https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-01-03.pdf 7361e7c85f42ee73ad707157be02bb33 PDF Text Text New county board takes green flag 1956 deficit fight similar to 2013 Vikings’ state title tops year in sports See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 12 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 1 NEWS BRIEFS Friday is final deer check day The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the last day to check in deer is Friday, Jan. 4. Biological data received at deer check stations helps DNR staff make scientifically sound management decisions regarding the deer population. Skulls with intact jaws, teeth and antlers are needed for aging the animals. Check-in is optional. Those who do check in their harvest will receive the 2012 deer management cooperator patch. For a full list of deer check stations and hours of operation, go to www.michigan.gov/deer. Thornapple Wind Band seeks musicians The Thornapple Wind Band is making plans for their next concert and is inviting all post-high-school musicians to join the group. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hastings High School band room. The first rehearsal for the next concert will be Jan. 10. The Thornapple Wind Band was formed in 1996 and consists of approximately 40 musicians of all ages from Barry County and surrounding areas. The group offers free concerts to the community several times a year. To become a member, adult musicians may simply show up to the next rehearsal with their instruments or drumsticks. For additional information, call Mike or Kathy Scobey, 616-374-7547, or email kascobey@gmail.com. The winter concert will be Friday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Blood drive in Nashville today Grace Community Church in Nashville will host a blood drive today, Thursday, Jan. 3, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, be in reasonably good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and not have donated blood in the past 56 days.. The church is located at 8950 E. M-79 Highway, just west of Nashville. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 3, 2013 City to allow camping in Tyden Park during bike race by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The City of Hastings is staying its ordinances to allow overnight camping in Tyden Park. But, there’s a catch: It’s for two nights only, in March, for those participating in the Barry-Roubaix bike race, the shortest distance of which is 23 miles on hilly gravel roads. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said KissCross Events is running the event which will begin and end in Hastings Saturday, March 23. “They’ve held it for the last four years at Gun Lake, at the state park,” Mansfield told the city council during its semi-monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 26. “The state park was opened up for camping out there. Some of these folks, apparently, are pretty hardy souls and they would like to camp. Some of them also apparently have camper trailers, and they’d like to put those in the parking lot adjacent to Tyden Park.” Mansfield said he thought allowing camping the night before and after the event would be a good idea. “They certainly would be frequenting the local establishments during that time and using our restaurants,” he said. “Last I heard, they had 1,800 bikers [sign up] in the first nine days of registration. They have been very successful to date with registrations. They are hoping to get around 2,500 and then another 2,000 spectators, and a small portion of those would like to camp here. Next year, they may want to stay in the hotel once it is available.” Mansfield said event organizers will supply portable restrooms for the park during that time and will clean up the park afterward. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said staying the ordinances to allow camping is similar to what has been done in the past for Relay for Life. “My only objection is Relay for Life is a nonprofit organization; this is not,” said Hastings City Council trustee Don Bowers. “In other words, this is for their own benefits. I’m afraid it’s going to open the door for a lot of people that are not nonprofit, to enter into it. I don’t know how you can say ‘no,’ after you’ve allowed one. It’s always easy to say ‘yes’ to something. But, once you say ‘yes,’ you are not going to say ‘no’ again. They’re won’t let you. I mean they, the other people that want to do it. It’s like wages and anything else, once you give a benefit, try taking it away.” Trustee Barry Wood said he likes the idea of events that bring people into the city. “We can get as many people in as possible so they can visit our restaurants, go to our movie theaters and those things while they are here,” he said. Mansfield said camping is incidental to the event, which is a bike race; however, city staff members have discussed having a park for camping closer to the city. “There are a lot of folks that would like stay overnight, and we would like to encourage that,” Mansfield said. “We may get additional requests [for camping]. I hope we do in many ways; we’d like to have more activity. You like to bring more people to the town, particularly when they come in groups of 4,000 and 5,000.” Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said he agreed with Mansfield and is in favor of allowing camping if it encourages people to come to and stay in Hastings. “If it does not work out for the city, we can say ‘no,’” added Wood. The council approved a motion to stay the necessary ordinances to allow camping in the park during that event by an 8-1 vote, with Bowers dissenting. In other business, the council: • Held a public hearing on the city’s application for a Michigan State Housing Development Authority Community Development Block Grant not to exceed $600,000 for single-family home and rental rehabilitation in the neighborhood bound by East State Street, South Michigan Avenue and East Green Street. Hastings resident Mike Snyder asked why that neighborhood was chosen to receive the grant money. Hart said the neighborhood was selected because it is adjacent to downtown, which is a requirement of the grant, and the area is one that the city would like to rezone and redevelop from office/apartment use to single-family dwellings. • Unanimously approved a motion to allow city staff to prepare and submit the application for the MSHDA CDBC grant. • Unanimously approved a proposal from Infrastructure Alternatives to manage the city’s water and wastewater system for a sixmonth trial period at a cost of $8,500. • Approved a request from Danielle Schild See CITY, page 6 First baby of 2013 arrives Jan. 1 Kole Jaxon Butterworth, son of Emily Butterworth and Arthur Wilson of Nashville, is Barry County’s first baby of 2013 born at Pennock Hospital. Kole arrived at 10:12 p.m. on New Year’s Day, tipping the scales at seven pounds, 13 ounces, measuring 20 1/2 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well after a 14-hour labor without complications. Happy New Year! Middleville church to explore themes in ‘Les Miserables’ “The Gospel According to Les Miserables” is the new message series Morning Star Church will present beginning Sunday, Jan. 6. The series will be based on the new film version of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, said Morning Star Pastor David Korsen. Korsen, a long-time fan of the musical, said he has wanted to share a study of the work for years. “The story and haunting lyrics of ‘Les Miserables’ have a gospel harmony being sung just underneath the melody,” is a long-held belief of Korsen’s. With the release of the musical as a feature film, these spiritual themes will now be available to a much larger audience, he said. Morning Star Church is located at 640 Arlington Court, just off M-37 in Middleville, next to Tires 2000. For more information go to MornngStarChurchOnline.org or call 269-743-4104. Fireworks illuminate sky above Delton Delton’s New Year’s Eve celebration included fireworks put on by Joe Johnson of All-J's Well Service and public donations. Tujax Tavern hosted live music featuring Lake Effects and Sauce. (Photo by Jeff Baurs) Fourth New Year’s Eve celebration has some firsts by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Despite the coldest temperatures in the event’s history, the New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Hastings drew the largest crowd yet as many came to enjoy both live and recorded music and the family-friendly atmosphere as they welcomed in 2013. “The people on the roof and the people helping on the street told me that they felt it was the biggest crowd ever, said Carl Schoessel, who organized the first event in 2009 at the suggestion of his late wife, Loretta. “They estimated that there were well over a thousand people. Jim Atkinson told me people were packed solid halfway down Jefferson Street and on East State Street, as well.” Probably due of the temperatures, but also because of the children’s activities inside, which were sponsored by various local organizations, the warming tent was big attraction for the evening, he said. “Diamond Propane and Two Brothers and a Tent did an excellent job keeping everyone warm,” said Schoessel. See NEW YEAR, page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — The Hastings Banner New Year’s Day hike numbers more than double Participants register before the hike and fill out surveys after completing the nearly four-mile trek. Participants hike in groups of 15 to 20, led by volunteer trail guides from the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. People and pets follow a boardwalk along the nearly four-mile loop. Ron Sootsman of the North Country Trail shares information on the Yankee Springs Inn historic site from a hill overlooking the original springs. Nearly 150 people donned weather gear and headed to Yankee Springs Recreation Area for the second annual “Shoe Year’s Day Hike” Tuesday morning. Andru Jevicks, unit manager with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, estimated that 148 people took part in the walk which began at the winter parking area (former supervisor’s residence) on Gun Lake Road and hiked up and down hills, along ravines, across a boardwalk and over a bridge to reach the historic site of the Yankee Springs Inn on Yankee Springs Road, nearly two miles away. Hikers then could listen as Ron Sootsman gave a brief presentation on the history of what was once referred to as “Yankee” Bill Lewis’ seven-story inn known for its hospitality during the time of stagecoach travel. Cookies, hot cocoa and coffee were available to Tuesday’s hikers, who then had the option to get a ride back to the parking area. Jevicks said only about 10 people chose to go back by car,, including a couple of families with babies in backpacks. Participants walked in groups of 10 to 20, Unit Manager Andru Jevicks tells participants what to expect during Tuesday’s “Shoe Year’s Day Hike.” guided by volunteers from the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. After completing the nearly four-mile round trip, each participant received a medallion to be attached to hiking sticks. The first hike, a year ago, drew about 60 people despite winds and rain that turned to snow. Even with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 20s, Jevicks said he was still surprised at this year’s turnout. “They just kept coming,” he said. Surveys completed after the hike showed that about 20 percent of the participants were using the park for the first time, a number that pleased Jevicks. Lack of negative comments also pleased the unit manager. “People thought it was a great way to start a new year in a healthy way and that it was a good way get exercise on a beautiful day,” said Jevicks. Marcia Mellen of Hastings, one of the trail guides, said people in her group were from Caledonia, Lowell, Portage, Kalamazoo and Prairieville. Jevicks said Barry County was well represented, as were the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo areas. Mellen said she heard all positive feedback, as well. “Beautiful trail,” was common among the comments she heard. “They said they wanted to come back and go kayaking, camp, hike — utilize the area,” Jevicks said he hopes to see just that. “People just don’t realize that a half-hour in the woods on a quiet winter day is the same as walking on a treadmill inside for 30 minutes,” said Jevicks, adding that the park has a Hiking Spree program that awards medallions to people who complete designated hikes within the recreation area. As for next year, he said they already are talking of ways to improve the hike. The two-mile trail used in Tuesday’s trek is part of the 4,600-mile North Country Trail, which stretches from New York State to North Dakota. Along with Mellen, trail guides who led groups Tuesday included Eric Longman, Mick Hawkins, Charles Krammin, Ron Sootsman, Jerry Phillips, Steve Hicks and Randy Brodbeck. North Country Trail volunteer Jerry Phillips of Portage explains the signage and use of the Columbia blue trail markers lining the route. Hikers of all ages and experience enjoy the fresh air and sunshine New Year’s Day. Sharon Warner and Ryan Varney of Middleville enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while they warm up by a fire after the hike. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — Page 3 New county commission takes the green flag by Doug VanderLaan Editor “Lady and gentlemen ... start your engines!” The newly constituted Barry County Board of Commissioners found the starter switch, buckled in Wednesday morning for its first lap together, and, after some minor sputtering, established a rhythm that promises some fast and wild times ahead. “I’m requesting that [fellow commissioner] Mr. Geiger consider relinquishing his appointment to the Community Corrections Advisory Board,” stated new commissioner Joyce Snow, suggesting her extensive professional background would make her a better fit for that assignment. Snow read from a prepared statement during an organizational meeting discussion on commissioner committee appointments. “I’m hoping that [fellow commissioner] Mr. Geiger and the chair realize that my experiences working with ex-offenders, with Starting Over for Success, with my understanding of the various ex-offenders in my district, the experience I have with various exoffender jobs and programs, and the passion I bring to this area make me a logical choice.” Snow, the first woman representative on the commission in 10 years, received an assent from Geiger and a promise from Chair Craig Stolsonburg that her request would be considered. Commissioners each received six assignments to a variety of committees, Geiger was slated to sit on seven committees. As they gathered for their organizational meeting Wednesday, followed by their first committee of the whole meeting, commissioners and the handful of attendees found a vastly different group from those of years past. Population changes and redistricting of the county dropped the number of commissioners from eight to seven. Of this session’s seven, four are new commissioners. Only Stolsonburg, Geiger and Howard “Hoot” Gibson return with incumbent history and familiarity. For part of the organizational meeting, commissioners stumbled over each other seconding motions and determining when to speak. Perhaps reaching for institutional knowledge, commissioners elected Stolsonburg and Geiger as chair and vice chair, respectively, positions they’ve held the past two years. Following approval of board rules — which drew an inquiry from new commissioner James Dull requesting if an amendment could allow more evening meetings — and the 2013 board meeting schedule, the commissioners approved the recommended appointment of nine county citizens to various boards and commissions then adjourned their organizational meeting to begin their first official meeting as a board for 2013. There the new commission put up unanimous votes on two county issues that have been simmering for some time. In the first, the commission recommended for approval at the Jan. 8 board of commissioners meeting amended bylaws for the parks and recreation board, specifying that voting members be county citizens and that the Maple Valley Greenways Committee be added as stakeholder group of the board. The amendments address a potential conflict cited months ago making it possible for outside county residents to take part in votes that could obligate Barry County citizens for taxes on projects that cross county lines. Parks and Recreation Board Chair Michelle Skedgell termed the new amendment allowing outside county stakeholders to participate in meetings but not vote “good for the organization,” Geiger questioned the allowance of still permitting an outside stakeholder to make a motion. Stolsonburg dismissed even the possibility but those making public comments near the meeting’s conclusion were adamantly opposed. “It’s a terrible, terrible, terrible idea,” said Jim Brown, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township. “It’s basically letting somebody who can make a motion take a hand grenade, NEW YEAR, continued from page 1 Taking a break from official business Wednesday, the newly constituted Barry County Board of Commissioners poses for its first official workday photo. Pictured are (front row, from left) incumbent commissioners Ben Geiger, Craig Stolsonburg, Howard “Hoot” Gibson, (back) Joyce Snow, Jim DeYoung, Jim Dull and Jon Smelker. wrap it up, and throw it in the middle of a room. They step back outside the room while this whole thing blows up, then somebody else has to clean up the mess. “Bad idea. You want an advisory person? Great, but do not let them make a motion. If they can’t vote, they shouldn’t make a motion.” In solving the second thorny issue, commissioners recommended the approval of a contract with Barry County United Way to provide services for Barry County veterans. The recommendation comes after a months-long struggle precipitated by the termination of Holly Steiner, the authorized agent for county veterans affairs, due to evidence and admission of employee fraud. Since that time, Barry County United Way stepped in to help veterans with emergency needs. With access to a grant for such needs as heating assistance and from other charitable sources, both the county’s Veterans Affairs Commission and United Way sought a more formal association this first engagement a contract for $25,000. “This has the potential to actually enhance the program,” pointed out Stolsonburg. “We were paying Holly $47,000, including benefits, and United Way is requesting only $25,000. We allocate the balance and it can be used as a benefit for veterans. It’s a win-win for everybody.” Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way, added that more services can be offered for less money because the organization has already assigned a four-day- “It’s a terrible, terrible, terrible idea. It’s basically letting somebody who can make a motion take a hand grenade, wrap it up, and throw it in the middle of a room. They step back outside the room while this whole thing blows up, then somebody else has to clean up the mess ... Bad idea. You want an advisory person? Great, but do not let them make a motion. If they can’t vote, they shouldn’t make a motion.” Jim Brown, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township per-week employee to assisting veterans. With the $25,000 contract, five-day, all-day service can be added. Veterans Frank Williams and Gary Wear agreed with Commissioner Dull that not all veterans are enthused with the proposed change, though the Veterans Affairs Commission approved the contract last month. “There’s a feeling by many vets, some suspicions and doubts, about being heisted off to the United Way,” conceded Wear. “There are approximately 6,000 vets residing in Barry County, and it’s critically important to continue to have an identity that’s not diluted in any way.” Forbes assured Wear and commissioners that that can be accomplished, complete with a separate office and even an individual phone line. “If they [United Way] continues to do the job they’ve done for the last six months,” assured Williams, “there will be no objections.” The commission meets for its formal board of commissioners meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8, in its county courthouse meeting chambers beginning at 9 a.m. A strategic planning session has also been scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22, following the regular commission board meeting. Throngs of young and old fill the streets of downtown Hastings Monday evening to usher out 2012 and welcome in 2013 by watching the ball drop at the corner of State and Jefferson streets. Organizers report that despite sharply colder temperatures than in previous years, attendance at the fourth annual family-friendly Hastings New Year’s Eve celebration was higher than ever with crowds packed halfway down the block on South Jefferson Street and on State Street to the east and west of the intersection. (Photo courtesy of Rose Hendershot). He also attributed the success of the evening to fellow committee members Jim Brown, Ed Domke, Colleen Garber, John Hart, Jennifer Johnston, Tom Katsul, Joe LaJoye, Megan Lavell and Jacquie McLean. McLean said she and her family enjoyed the family-friendly atmosphere, “It’s also just so great with all the people from the organizations volunteering and helping out,” she said. “It was also great the way people just seemed to come out of the woodwork around 11:30 to come downtown and be a part of the celebration.” In addition to drawing the largest crowds ever, this year’s event also experienced a couple of firsts. This year instead of 12 separate ice sculptures, the sponsors agreed to combine all 12 blocks into one giant sculpture depicting Father Time, Baby New Year and the Barry County Courthouse with the names of each sponsor incorporated into the piece. “The sculptor started around 4:30 or 5 o’clock when the crowds were sparse, but by the time he was finished around 9 o’clock, the crowds were starting to come down and everyone wanted to take a picture of the sculpture or have their picture taken with it,” said Schoessel. The event experienced its first public marriage proposal. “At about 10 minutes to midnight, a man came to us and said he would like to propose to his fiancée but it was too close to midnight ,” said Schoessel. “But, after the ball came down, the fireworks went off and the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra played “Auld Lang Syne,” Dave McIntyre, [the emcee], gave the man the microphone. He proposed to his fiancée, and she said, ‘yes.’” Jeep bursts into flames after accident Emily Hodges of Hastings escaped injury after the 2004 Jeep she was driving hit a guardrail and became engulfed in flames on M-37 near Heath Road Dec. 26. A witness said the car was rear-ended and that gasoline covered the roadway afterward. The Jeep and some items in the vehicle were totally destroyed. (Photo by Tracy Baker) �Page 4 — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Deficit fights seem to be a part of nation’s history Ice-maker Did you see that ice is forming on area lakes? However, most ice in Barry County, as of Tuesday (when this photo was taken), was not thick enough to support fishermen or skaters. That evening, news agencies in Kent, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Oakland counties reported ice rescues and even one death after people misjudged the thickness of the ice. This photo of Hall Lake in Yankee Springs Township was taken during the Shoe Year’s Day hike organized by DNR staff and North Country Trail Association volunteers. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Refrigerator give-away? Do you recognize any of these people in what may be the awarding of another large appliance? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. Last week’s photo of a man standing on a ladder in a room with three other ladders drew no response. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Financial wellness can be yours in 2013 by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist January is Financial Wellness Month — a great time to think about your own financial future, and it happens to be the time that many people make New Year’s resolutions. Why not combine the two and make your own financial wellness a resolution for 2013? Here are our suggested resolutions for your financial wellness. Start your financial plan with your Social Security statement. The online statement is simple, easy to use and provides estimates you should consider in planning for your retirement. It provides estimates for disability and survivors benefits, making the statement an important financial planning tool. Your statement allows you to review and ensure that your earnings are accurately posted to your Social Security record. This feature is important because Social Security benefits are based on average earnings over your lifetime. If the information is incorrect, or you have earnings missing from your record, you may not receive all the benefits to which you are entitled in the future. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement. Work the numbers. Once you get your online statement, you can use the other free resources provided by Social Security. Use our Retirement Estimator, where you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your future retirement benefits using different retirement ages and scenarios. Visit the Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator Do some light reading. Learn more about Social Security, the benefit programs and what they mean to you and your family, by browsing through our online library of publications. Many of our publications also are available in audio format and other formats. Our library at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs is always open. There are a number of ways you can celebrate Financial Wellness Month, so start off the new year by looking out for your own financial wellness at www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. In recent months, there’s been a lot of discussion about the legislative process and the thought that it could be broken. Yet, in looking back to earlier times, it seems nothing has changed. Monday, President Barack Obama addressed the nation from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in what some Republican Congressmen called “a cheerleading rally” to promote his efforts in getting the GOP to accept higher tax rates on the wealthiest Americans. Congressional leaders said they felt that legislators from both sides should have been on hand to support the president in a deal that was good for most Americans, rather than a selected bunch of citizens lined up to support the president’s efforts. As I was looking through some old newspapers over the weekend, I was drawn to another time in Washington when congressional leaders found themselves at odds over important legislation. I found the information in a weekly column published in the Sun and News written by then-Congressman and later President Jerry Ford. He was writing to the local newspaper about the inability of Congress to get a budget deal done. In his letter, Ford wrote that Congress was at odds over a deal for the coming year and a report authored by President Eisenhower on the economic state of the nation. Ford was concerned that Democrats in the House and Senate had plans to “tinker” with the budget by increasing spending that could put tax dollars at risk. At the time, Eisenhower’s administration was focused on getting a balanced budget, claiming that individuals like to run their own households on a basis where revenue at least equals expenses. It appeared that the federal government, after years of extravagant spending, was finally showing signs of getting its spending under control. Eisenhower claimed that the opposition was apparently in support of bigger deficits, “which our children must pay off at some future date,” said the president. His fundamental issue on the tax fight was whether the present generation of taxpayers should pay for the benefits provided by our government today and duck its responsibility by passing the burden on to future generations. Sound familiar? The news report appeared in the March 1956 edition of the Middleville-Caledonia Sun and News, where Ford voiced his concerns over how an “unbalanced budget would lead to inflation, and inflation insidiously steals from the small taxpayer.” He reported that, since Eisenhower had taken office, great progress had been made toward streamlining government operations, eliminating red tape, and abolishing unnecessary agencies. Due to the measures taken to cut federal spending, the prospect of a balanced budget for fiscal year 1956 looked possible. Ford said that, in fiscal 1955, the government would end the year with a $4 billion deficit, but, due to recent cuts in spending and due to what appeared to be a stronger economy, the government could end the year with a $1.7 billion deficit. Yet, Congressional leaders were concerned over the expansion of government reportedly growing seven times faster than the nation’s population. Ford questioned that, if they reached a balanced budget, should Congress cut taxes or apply the potential surplus to reducing the debt? Ford noted that the interest on the deficit would cost taxpayers more than $6 What do you billion annually, so it might be wise to forego a tax cut and apply any surplus to a reduction of the annual interest payments. He also noted that the Hoover Commission, a bi-partisan group to review government spending, had made 314 recommendations designed to modernize and make government perform more efficiently — yet getting congressional leaders to act on the information would determine any success. Sound familiar? Today, after more than 17 months of bickering, Congress and the president finally got an agreement on a deal to avert $600 billion in tax increases and federal spending cuts that would have gone into effect as of Jan. 1. The tentative deal reached Tuesday set capital gains and dividends on incomes above the $400,000 or $450,000 per household at 20 percent and 15 percent for everyone else. The estate tax is set at 40 percent for those at the $400,000 level with a $5 million dollar exemption. The alternative minimum tax will be permanently patched to avoid raising taxes on middle-class taxpayers along with a five-year extension of the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit and the American Opportunity Tax Credit. The legislation also calls for an extension of unemployment benefits for the coming year for those still looking for a job. The bill also includes a nine-month extension of the Farm Bill, which supports dairy farmers. Failure of passage would have resulted in milk prices more than doubling for consumers. Finally, the sequester agreed to last year will be delayed for two months to give congressional leaders more time to negotiate a balanced approach to cuts in entitlement programs that will impact our the nation’s deficit for generations to come. Still, the bill doesn’t extend or replace the payroll tax cut with an equivalent tax break for millions of wage earners, meaning that workers will see an immediate tax increase of 2 percent in their next paycheck. The fact that renegotiating the sequester will coincide with debt ceiling talks could further divide Congressional leaders and the administration. If Obama expects to get anything done in the next four years, he would be better served by changing the tone in Washington — by bringing the parties together for the benefit of the nation, rather than dividing them and creating winners and losers. It goes to the point that former President Bill Clinton made with author Edward Klein when asked to sum up Obama’s leadership style. As Klein waited for the politician par excellence to deliver his final judgment on the 44th president of the United States, Clinton quipped, “Barack Obama is an amateur.” That said, it’s in our nation’s best interest that all of our presidents are successful. In 1955, Eisenhower welcomed leaders from both sides to the White House for breakfast — something he continued throughout his presidency. If Obama expects to find success in the coming months, he should concentrate on a leadership style that brings the two parties together and solves problems rather than dividing us. At the end of the day, we’re still all Americans. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Last week’s question: As the ball drops on 2013, do you believe the new year will offer you more promise than 2012? (Computer error produced no response) For this week: Had enough football yet? The big game is set for Monday night . . . who’s your pick? q q Alabama Notre Dame �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — Page 5 Schools’ problems lie at state level To the editor: After reading of the further deterioration of the Hastings schools, I am writing this letter to the Editor with great sadness. For years and years Hastings was known as a good place to move to. It was a positive community with a lot to offer – including excellent schools. When I started my teaching career in 1970 Hastings was considered the best place to teach in a several county wide area. Hastings stressed quality programs and professional teachers. It had great community support. Now, rumor has it that Hastings is one of the worst places to teach in a several county wide area. The major problems started way back in the 1980s. There was a political push to get state funded vouchers to private schools. Those pushing vouchers did all they could to discredit public schools and restrict their funding. Although they have not been completely successful at gaining total vouchers, they have been very successful at destroying public schools. Many schools passed extra millage to make up some of the difference. Hastings chose not to do the hard work necessary to raise millage. Therefore with passage of Proposal A, Hastings was trapped at one of the lower state funding rates. This has cost the district millions of dollars to date. Other schools drastically cut programs to keep from using funds from their balance. Hastings tried to keep all their programs running expecting proper state funding. Next the state mandated many unfunded programs. More often than not State aid was not known IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV in time to properly budget. Next, many times state funding was cut mid year when nothing could be done. Hastings still tried to offer good programs that they did not have the funding for. Hence, no fund balance. Then came the “book ordeal,” which destroyed trust in the administration and board. The interim superintendent started to “right the ship.” She worked hard with both the staff and the community. She was at the helm when the new contract was put in place which greatly cut salary and benefits. (The professional negotiator is still probably bragging how he was able to totally take advantage of the employees.) even with this, she was able to start the healing process and start building some trust. The fact that she was bypassed for the job and the new superintendent has led the district to where it is today clearly states the problem is with the board and not the teachers. With what has been reported in the paper as to what the teachers were willing to do for the district, the board should accept the teachers’ offer and give great praise for their generous Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. sacrifices. To continue to ask for more is uncivilized. It only further destroys the district. It is not the teachers’ job to totally fund the district. It appears the board is not interested in negotiating a contract. They are just waiting to force their contract. If they do, it should come with the resignation of board and administration. Forcing a contract will make it impossible for board and administration to get any trust for years and years to come – if ever. This will not only hurt the teachers but the whole community. Since the paper mentioned Ed Domke, I will also. The Ed Domkes of the world (selfless, highly professional teachers who wish to create top quality programs for kids) will not apply to Hastings. They will either not go in to education at all or they will look for districts that will work to support quality programs. They do not want to have to fight to only accomplish 10 percent of what they know the school should be doing. With the great number of early retirements, and those whose family situations would allow them to move to other districts, Hastings has lost a lost of top talent. Each of these teachers leaving should have allowed the board to hire teachers at the bottom of the salary schedule. This should have greatly reduced the amount of the budget going to teacher salaries. Therefore, teacher salaries were not the problem. All school boards, administration and communities should stop attacking teachers and start attacking politicians. The state caused the problems. Communities should demand that the state give first priority to support topquality school problems. I’ll bet you could even get the support of teachers. Everyone would benefit. David Butler 2000 early retiree Shopowners need to protect elders To the editor: The wife and I are in our mid- and upper70s and find it harder to get around but, now that winter is here, we find it even harder. The merchants don’t clean their sidewalks out to the very edge of the curb and the gutters are full of snow and ice and it’s very hazardous. We are always afraid of slipping and falling because of the ice and snow. We wish they could do better. Donald W. VanZandt Hastings Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Happy New Year and welcome to “From the Bench.” This monthly column is designed to provide insight into how our Barry County Trial Court works and help those who find themselves in the system. Each month will examine a different subject and give some inside information to help you use the court system and avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. The column will be written by the three Barry County judges, with the assistance of law clerk Samantha Lindberg. Attorney/Referee/Magistrates Vicky Alspaugh and Frank Hillary also will contribute on occasion. We will cover such diverse topics as small claims, traffic or civil infractions, landlord/tenant issues, criminal law, guardianship, adoption, court programs, selfrepresentation, court funding and administration, Friend of the Court, custody, support and parenting time, and civil litigation, to name a few. We will also take suggestions via email to fromthebench@barryco.org. We cannot give legal advice. We can provide information on legal procedures and a general discussion of the law, but we cannot tell you what to do in a specific situation. There are however, several ways to obtain low-cost or free legal advice. First, many attorneys will provide a low-cost or free initial consultation for 30 minutes, which can provide basic information needed to decide whether to hire an attorney. A free legal help website is available online, www.michiganlegalhelp.com. Lastly, the Barry County Bar Association holds a free legal clinic the second Tuesday of every month from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. at the Hastings library on a firstcome, first-served basis, so arrive early. With this column, we intend to help everyone understand court procedures, avoid common mistakes and provide useful information about the courts and the law. We understand that when you have to go to court, it is usually a difficult and stressful time for those involved, and we hope this column will help. Judges William Doherty, Amy McDowell and Michael Schipper IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Beware use of anti-depressants To the editor: I attended the gathering at Delton High School on Monday evening, Dec. 10 concerning the devastating effects of the recent suicides. My thoughts and prayers go out to each family affected. In this case, I can say, “I know how you feel” for we lost our son to suicide on Nov. 17, 2011. There were several speakers who brought forth very good information and excellent ideas to implement with despondent teens or anyone else. I applaud Delton High School and community for putting this program together and caring. However, one big block of information was not mentioned and I feel the need to bring this to light. I realize every situation is different, but what I want people to know about is the detrimental effects and risks of psychotropic drugs. Some people are put on them primarily for back pain, as was our son and there are many other off-label uses these drugs are prescribed for. Three of the books I have placed in the Hastings Public Library are: “The Antidepressant Fact Book -- What your Doctor Won’t Tell You about Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa and Luvox” by Peter R. Breggin, MD. Another book is “Your Drug may be your Problem: How and Why to Stop Taking Psychiatric Medications” by Breggin and David Cohen, Ph.D. Another is “Medication Madness: The Role of Psychiatric Drugs in Cases of Violence, Suicide, and Crime.” I will also be placing a fourth book in this same library soon, “Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal -- a Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients, and their Families” by Breggin. I also want to encourage people to go to these websites for there is a very large wealth of information there: Google: Dr. Peter R. Breggin, MD, Google: Woody Matters (Tells the Woody Witczak Story), Google: AKATJISIA (caused by some of these drugs), Google: Making a Killing: The untold story of Psychotropic Drugging, Google: Confessions of an Rx Drug Pusher. Gloria Miller Middleville City keeps getting better To the editor: Now that the major construction projects have been completed on North Broadway and Michigan Avenue, I just want to say “well done” to the city administration. The city had control of Michigan Avenue project design and did a great job in designing a beautiful feature that will be with us for decades. This is just one of many improvements that have been made to enhance the beauty and efficiency of the city. The work on Broadway was well worth the inconvenience of a few detours and hold-ups. MDOT was in control of this project, but the city had to be involved in the planning and coordination. The city obviously did a good job. Thanks to the administration for making our city better and better. 2012 was a banner year. Keep up the good work. Don Drummond, Hastings U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. 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Area Obituaries Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Worship Together… William Howard Birman Hilda A. Smith 77573481 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for PreK-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Jan. 6 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Jan. 6 - High School Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Jan. 7 - Women of Faith Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8 - Youth Committee 6 p.m.; Worship Committee 7 p.m.; Brother of Grace Men’s Group 7 p.m. Jan. 9 - Vision Team 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 - Middle School Youth Group 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee 6 p.m. Gracegram Deadline. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS, MI -William Howard Birman, age 87 of Hastings, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 surrounded by his family, after a nearly four year battle with leukemia. Howard was born April 1, 1925, in Maple Grove Township to his parents John Harold and Lorena Pearl (Reed) Birman. Howard attended Durfee School through the eighth grade. In 1943, he joined the World War II effort in the Army as a medic. He was assigned to the European front where he saw action at Normandy Beach on D-Day before being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in February 1945. Howard was awarded a purple heart with oak clusters for his service. Later, he was honorably discharged due to his injuries and returned for six months of rehabilitation in Indianapolis, IN before returning home. Howard married wife Betty (Coleman) on March 19, 1948 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Hastings. He worked for Central Electric in Battle Creek as an electrician before starting work at the Hastings Furniture factory. In 1964, he and his family moved to the Coleman family farm on Quimby Road in Rutland Township to start a family farming and chicken egg producing business. After many years of hard work, the farm was sold in 1979 and he and Betty moved into Hastings. Howard used his many mechanical and woodworking talents to help family and friends throughout the years. He was a handyman extraordinaire. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Harold Birman Jr., Walter Birman, and Robert (Bob) Birman; and sister Marie Hutchings. He was also preceded in death by great-grandchild, Seth Rainwater. Howard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty; children, David (Mary) Birman of Hastings, Sharon (Bob) Rainwater of Marshall, Ron Birman of Hastings, and Steve (Lori) Birman of Canton; 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Violet Birman of Florida and Geri Birman of Pennsylvania. Howard was a great provider for his family, and took special care to spoil his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel in Hastings. Burial will be in Fuller Cemetery. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory may do so by donating to Barry Community Hospice. Please share a memory with William’s family at www.lauerfh.com. FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES HASTINGS, MI - Hilda A. Smith of Hastings passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at the age of 87. She died at her home in Baltimore Township, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 27, 1925 in Hastings. The daughter of Hollis and Ida Shawman, she attended the Hastings area schools, graduating in 1943. She married the love of her life, Vernon R. Smith, on July 2, 1946 in Ohio. Hilda lived and worked in the Hastings area throughout her entire life. During World War II she worked as a clerk for Civil Service at Ft. Custer in Battle Creek. After taking a few years out to start her family she went to work at the E.W. Bliss Company where she worked as a secretary for over 30 years. She always enjoyed working and prided herself in being both professional and efficient. She shared a story with her family about a time a Bliss representative was assigned to work out of the Hastings office. He chose her to give all his assignments and projects to while there. She asked him why he chose her and he replied, “Whenever I am working offsite I always look for the busiest person in the office and choose them to do my work because I know they are efficient.” Though Hilda enjoyed her work, her family was truly the focal point of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She never missed a birthday, anniversary, Grandparents Day, etc. She always went out of her way to make sure the day was special – and Christmas was truly a sight to behold when Hilda was done wrapping presents because each and every one was a work of art. She loved showing her family how special they were to her by baking cookies, cakes, and pies for them. When she made your favorite pie, you knew she loved you – and of course everyone loved a different pie. Hilda made the best rhubarb, cherry, and pumpkin pies around. She loved living in the country and seeing all the wildlife...deer, fox, ducks, geese shopping with her daughter, reading and she especially loved Christmas, the season of giving. Therefore, it is exceedingly appropriate she should leave this world on her favorite day of the year - Christmas Day. Hilda was a kind and gentle soul. She always took the high road. She lived by her principal of never saying anything she would later regret. She is survived by her husband, Vernon; daughter, Vicki M. Burghdoff of Coloma; son-in-law, Larry Burghdoff; grandsons, Matthew Burghdoff of Alexandria, VA and Nicholas Burghdoff of Ann Arbor. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Shawman. To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation or services. Lauer Family Funeral Home- Wren Chapel located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family’s needs. Since Hilda loved books and was an avid reader, the family would ask that any memorial contributions be made to the library of your choice. Please share any of your thoughts, stories or pictures with Hilda’s family and friends at www.lauerfh.com FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Margaret Jean Mullett KNOXVILLE, TN - Margaret Jean Mullett, age 89, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 10, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Pearl Hacker McCollum. She was of the Baptist faith and a United States Marine Corps Veteran of WWII. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Erwin Mullett; son, David Mullett; ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by two children, Chuck Mullett and wife Ruthie of Oneida, TN and Dee Mullett of Knoxville, TN; seven grandchildren, Shannon, Sarah, Donald, Matthew, Brent, David, and Aaron Mullett; five greatgrandchildren; special friends, Arlene Barry of Woodland, Joan Venner, Jean Clark, and JoAnn Talsma all of Hastings. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Friends visited with the Mullett family on Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 2 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Davis officiating. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on 5901 Lyons View Pike in Knoxville with full military honors conducted by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. You may sign Mrs. Mullett’s online guest book at www.jonesandsonfh.net Jones & Son Funeral Home, Oneida, TN CITY, continued from page 1 of 213 Bond St. to post the area on the south side of Bond Street across from her driveway as a no parking area. She said the width of the street and the barricade at the dead-end make it difficult to exit her driveway when cars are parked in the area. • Conducted a second reading and unanimously adopted ordinances amending building setbacks in the A-2, B-1, B-3, B-4, and B5 zoning districts. The amendments allow the Hastings Planning Commission additional flexibility during site plan review when considering building setback requirements. • Held a second reading and adopted an ordinance regulating fireworks in the city by a n 8-1 vote with Wood dissenting. Wood said he felt that passing the ordinance was addressing an issue that does not exist. The ordinance prohibits the use of combustible fireworks within the city limits, except the day proceeding, the day of and the day after a national holiday. The council may also, at its discretion, give permission to discharge fireworks on public occasions. • Received the resignation of Jim Wiswell, from the Joint Planning Alliance, which was effective Dec. 31, 2012. In his resignation letter, Wiswell said he was retiring due to his age and extended absences from the community. • Asked City Clerk/Treasurer Tom Emery to draft a proposal to allow the city to accept credit and debit card payments for sewer, water and other services. • Unanimously approved a motion to designate two 15-minute parking spaces in Lot 1 behind Bosley Pharmacy and two 15-minute parking spaces in Lot 2 behind Mexican Connexion for a six-month trial period. Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Newborn Babies Twins - Destiney Marie and Jordan Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18, 2012 to Jacqulynn Richmond and Jordan Trann of Lake Odessa/Belding. Destiney was born at 3:22 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 18 inches long. Jordan was born at 3:29 p.m. and weighed 4 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 17 inches long. ***** Jenna Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 19, 2012 at 12 p.m. to Heather and Thomas Cooley of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs.and 18 inches long. ***** Caysen Izaiah, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 2012 at 8:06 a.m. to Ashley Crosby of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. ***** Madelyn Rae, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 2012 at 2:25 p.m. to Ken Shellington and Teresa Brown of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. ***** Alexander Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 2012 at 9:32 a.m. to Ken and Elizabeth Moredick of Alto. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** EvieLynn Noelle, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 21, 2012 at 10:03 a.m. to Alyssa and Michael Hamilton of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein Happy New Year to all Barry County Bridge players! Have you set new resolutions for this coming year? Let me suggest five new resolutions for you to consider. Make 2013 a better bridge-playing year for you and your favorite partner. Resolution Number One: Instead of diet and exercise for your body alone, why not consider a new diet and exercise for your mind? You can have the best of both worlds with a healthy body and a healthy mind. Consider bridge as your new diet and exercise for your mind this year. Play bridge often. Play bridge with friends and acquaintances. Play bridge in the local Barry County bridge games, or travel to Grand Rapids, Richland, Battle Creek, or Kalamazoo to play bridge there. You will improve your mind. You will get out of the house. You will meet new friends. You will smile a lot more. This one alone is a worthwhile and satisfactory resolution. Resolve to do this one early in the year, and it will stick with you all year long. Resolution Number Two: You have wanted to learn a new convention for years. You know other good bridge players use the Stayman Convention, but it is Greek to you. Take the time to learn a new convention this year. Do you already know Stayman? And you use it frequently? What about Take Out Doubles? Negative Doubles? Weak Two Bids? Jacoby Transfers? Blackwood Convention? Gerber Convention? New Minor Forcing? Do any of these common bridge conventions sound interesting or appealing to you? There is no need to learn all of them in one year. Pick one or two, and make a concerted effort to learn a new convention this year. Be sure to have a partner who is on board with you and who will learn and practice the convention with you. Remember that there is no way to use a convention effectively if your partner is not part of your team. Make it a partnership agreement and practice your newly-chosen convention together. Resolution Number Three: Did you get a gift card to Amazon.com for book purchases this year, or a money gift to do as you wished? What a good way to learn about bridge. By reading reviews and selecting some of the current books on bridge topics, you will uncover such classics as Points Schmoints or any other number of popular bridge texts. Do you want a huge selection to choose from? Visit the book department at Baron Barclay, the largest bridge supplier with all kinds of bridge books, bridge software, and bridge supplies. You will have a fun time trying to find just the right book for your reading pleasure. With a range from beginner to advanced players, there will be something for everyone. One of the great advantages of ordering a book or buying a book is the anticipation of getting a package in the mail. When you have finished the book, why not consider donating it to your favorite library for others to enjoy your thoughtfulness into the new year? Resolution Number Four: Take a bridge class during 2013. You can combine a number of your resolutions into this one by taking a bridge class through the Institute for Learning in Retirement programs through Kellogg Community College, or the Life Long Learning programs through KCC as well. Most classes are a short distance away in Battle Creek, and you will be able to play bridge and make new friends (Resolution Number One); learn a new convention or two (Resolution Number Two); or discover new bridge books or new pieces of software for your computer or electronic devices (Resolution Number Three). Sign up and play bridge. Resolution Number Five: Make it a practice to play out the hands that appear in newspapers like The Grand Rapids Press, The Battle Creek Inquirer, The Kalamazoo Gazette, or our own Barry County The Hastings Banner. One of my readers told me that he takes a deck of cards and plays out the hand of the day on his kitchen table. He enjoys trying to figure out the play of the hand as well as the bidding. What a great way to improve your bridge playing in 2013. Five resolutions for 2013. Choose one or all and your bridge-playing in Barry County will be fun, entertaining, and improving. Do yourself a favor and provide for yourself a strict diet of bridge for 2013. Your bridge health will improve with each play of the hand. Happy New Year, Barry County Bridge players. ***** A bridge class called “Eight Conventions You Should Know” will begin on the four Monday mornings in February 2013. Start your New Year’s bridge resolutions today. Organized through the Institute for Learning in Retirement program at the Kellogg Community College Battle Creek campus on Hill Brady Road, this class will provide bridge playing time, bridge instructions, a chance to make new friends, and a chance to improve your bridge game. Call the KCC office for details. ****** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) offense. The defendant is assigned points for each variable. “For example, you have victim in a criminal sexual conduct case that has caused either serious psychological injury requiring professional treatment or they could require some professional treatment, then you would score 10 points for that defendant,” McDowell said. “If not, you would score zero points. The guidelines also include prior record variables, which look at criminal history. Each crime is also assigned a class and each class has a different sentencing grid that includes the PRV. Habitual offender status — when someone has been found guilty of previous crimes — also factors into the grid, she said. Habitual offender status increases the statutory maximum for the crime. The total number of points determines the maximum sentence. The prosecutor and defense attorney may object to the points scored at a pre-sentence hearing, said McDowell. They can argue each score categories before the bench, and the judge will then make a determination of final points scored. The judge also can make an upward or downward departure from the scoring guidelines, she added. A judge has the discretion to depart from the guidelines, but there must be substantial and compelling reasons to make such a departure. “If the offense is greater than stated in the guidelines, such as the psychological injury is so severe the victim needs to be in a mental institution, that might be a factor the judge could look at for a departure from the guidelines,” said McDowell. “The guidelines don’t take that into account — the seriousness of the injury. “A really good example is in a criminal sexual conduct case where there is exploitation of a victim. A defendant gets scored a certain amount of points. Maybe there is something really serious, such as someone has a plan to bring kids into their care. That’s something more than what the guidelines really address, and it’s something the judge can take into consideration. But, the judge has to put their reasons on the record for departing from the guidelines. “What’s interesting here in our county is you can also do a downward departure. There are guidelines that calls for prison, called ‘presumptive guidelines,’ because they presume someone is going to prison,” she explained. “In our county, we have programs like drug court and the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program, and the court can do a downward departure in order to place someone in those programs. Participation in those programs is considered a substantial and compelling reason for departure, which has not been challenged. As an example, she said a case involving methamphetamines may have minimum guidelines that call for 24 to 48 months in prison. “I can say I think this person is better served by getting some real help, and I will place them in one of the diversion programs to see how they do,” she said. “If they do not do well or do not participate in the help we are willing to give them, then they will end up in prison.” In every felony case, a pre-sentence infor- BARRY COUNTY Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 2013 Speaker: Sheriff Dar Leaf on School Violence Middle Villa Inn 4611 North M-37, Middleville Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 77573517 77573514 77573520 77573508 Fred and Jeanette Kogge will celebrate 60 years of marriage. They were married on December 28, 1952 in the Methodist Church in Charlotte. Blessed with children, Steve and Sumire Kogge, Scott and Rose Kogge, Sandi and Gary Ragan, Stuart and Kathie Kogge and grandchildren Connor and Kyle Kogge and Katie and Erik Ragan. by David DeDecker Staff Writer The Court News section of the Hastings Banner contains some sentencings that occurred in Barry County Circuit Court the week prior to publication. Readers may wonder how the judge, in this case, Judge Amy McDowell, makes her decisions on what sentence is appropriate for those found guilty of crimes in her court. The Banner asked Judge McDowell to explain how she arrives at decisions and the variables that come into play when she considers a person’s sentence. “I think it’s important because people are interested in court news,” said McDowell. “I have had a lot of questions about sentencings and how they work.” Justice policy in the formative years of the United States focused on retribution and the punishment of those found guilty of crimes. During that time, judges held the power over life and death and the term “Hanging Judge” was coined. “It was luck of the draw as to what judge you got, and there were great disparities in sentences, depending on what judge did the sentencing,” McDowell said. In 1870, the opinion on the courts’ role started to change and rehabilitation became the new focus of the justice system. Congress set a range of penalties for crimes, and judges sentenced the range, a method labeled “indeterminate sentencing.” The exact length of time served was not determined by the judge at the time of sentencing. The precise amount of time an offender served was left for prison officials to decide, not the judge. After the sentenced offender had served one-third of the prescribed range, he or she was typically eligible to go before a parole board. The parole board would determine if the person had been rehabilitated, and if so, would be deemed ready for release back into the community. Indeterminate sentencing was found to have uncertain discretion and unwarranted disparity in sentencing. Congress again addressed sentencing policy in the 1970s, and in 1984, Congress passed sentencing reform that replaced indeterminate sentencing with sentencing guidelines. A new system was soon adopted by some states, including Michigan. Here, the maximum sentence is set by statute, but the minimum sentence is left up to the judge. Michigan Sentencing Guidelines are what all judges in the sate must follow when sentencing felony cases. McDowell said there are no formal guidelines for misdemeanor cases. “When you hear something [carries a sentence of] 15 years, that’s the maximum, and it’s not set by the judge,” she said. “That’s fixed by statute. The judge’s job is to set what the minimum amount of time will be, so I think that’s where people get confused. People think I set the maximum term. The only time the judge sets that maximum term is in a life offense. In a life offense, the judge will set both the minimum and maximum.” A guidelines manual contains different categories, including crimes against people, against property, against public order, controlled substance offenses and more. It also contains offense variables, which take into consideration the different factors that may have taken place during the commission of an 77575232 Kogges to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Judge explains sentencing guidelines 77573511 Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — Page 7 mation report is prepared that contains pertinent information on the defendant and the crime. When someone is convicted, he or she is referred to probation, and the probation office will prepare a pre-sentence information report summarizing the person’s history and including an evaluation and a proposed plan. The sentencing guidelines are attached to the back of the report, she said. “Probation will make a sentencing recommendation,” she said, “but I am not bound by probation’s recommendation.” According to McDowell, many people have asked her about dropped or dismissed charges reported in the Court News. She explained that the judge does not drop charges against a defendant; that comes from the prosecutor’s office and may be part of a plea deal. “The prosecutor can use the guidelines as a tool for plea agreements,” said McDowell. “It’s called a Killebrew. The guidelines may call for 12 to 24 months, but the prosecution might say they will do a Killebrew and ask for no more than 12 months. The defendant could go to jail or to prison [more than 12 months is a prison sentence] and the prosecution will agree the person only goes to jail and not to prison as part of a plea agreement. “The judge does not have to accept the agreement. When I take a plea from somebody, I tell them I am not bound by the prosecutor’s agreement with them. If I do not follow the prosecutor’s agreement, I will tell the defendant what I am thinking my sentence decision will be, and they can either accept it or withdraw their plea. If what the prosecutor and defense attorney have agreed to seems appropriate to me, I will go along with that agreement. Many times, I will go along with the agreement, specifically in cases where there are victims — maybe a child victim in a criminal sexual conduct case — and the family doesn’t want [the child] to testify or put them through anything more. The prosecutor may make an agreement that I may not necessarily like, but I understand the reasons behind the agreement. “I feel people really don’t understand this, and feel it is a sentence I am giving,” said McDowell. “The sentence is coming from me, but I did not initiate the plea agreement.” A similar agreement called a “Cobbs,” is often used by both prosecution and defense to get an idea on how a judge may sentence a defendant. “Either the prosecutor or defense will want to initiate a conversation with the judge to find out what the judge’s thoughts are on sentencing,” said McDowell. “Based on information received and what kind of case it is, I may be able to say what I am likely to do with sentencing. It is an intended sentence, and the attorneys can make a deal with the defendant based on what’s called a Cobbs agreement. If something unforeseen comes up and I would change the sentence, the defendant has the opportunity to take the plea or withdraw the plea.” Beginning this week, the Banner will feature a column, “From the Bench,” written by judges William Doherty, Amy McDowell and Michael Schipper. �Page 8 — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa Community Library today is featuring Experience the Wild at 10:30 a.m. This promises to be fun for the whole family. Free movies at the Ionia Theater include Jan. 10 showing “Central Florida,” Jan. 17 “Versailles,” Jan. 24 “Love Those Trains,” and Jan. 31 “The Great Smokies.” The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Depot Museum, with a speaker. The library will be open for research until 5 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. There will be a program and refreshments. Mary Reed Davison, LOHS graduate and daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Uarda Reed, has moved from Heather Hills retirement home to Clark Retirement Community on Franklin Street, Grand Rapids. Minor building changes have been made to the Doane/Licari building on Fourth Avenue to accommodate the arrival of Linda Kimmel’s business. Kelly Farrell’s Beauty Salon is moving in a few weeks to her home on Tupper Lake Road west as announced in newspaper advertisements and in a huge window sign at the current Fourth Avenue location of Kelli’s Design Team, the former Hoffs/Tromp medical building. 77574535 Rev. Karen Sorden and John and Andrea Gentner are on a mission trip to Jamaica in company with members of the Pilgrim United Methodist Church near St. Johns where the Gentners’ son is a member. They took along the 35 dresses for little girls created by members of Central United Methodist Church in October. Holiday or not, the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction went on as scheduled for its weekly Tuesday auction. This week’s offering was mostly cattle. The Warner clogging studio on Johnson Street held a potluck, along with music jam with additional instrumental music. Sunday 40 members of the Decker family met at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church for their annual Christmas gathering with shared meal and gifts. Cousin Rod Jordan joined the group. On the weekend, many members of Theron King’s family gathered. Steven King with wife and children were there from Maryland and Kansas City, along with son Jim of Big Rapids, attending church with their father. Richard Harvey of Muskegon, 76, died Dec. 20. He was owner of Bradee drug store here for many years. He had a successful business and was supportive of many community efforts. He was most recently retired from Jorgensen Pharmacy of Greenville. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 487 THRU 491 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinances No. 487 thru 491 inclusive TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING BUILDING SETBACKS REGULATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING ZONING DISTRICTS: • ORDINANCE NO. 487 - A-2 ZONE • ORDINANCE NO. 488 - B-1 ZONE • ORDINANCE NO. 489 - B-3 ZONE • ORDINANCE NO. 490 - B-4 ZONE • ORDINANCE NO. 491 - B-5 ZONE were adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 26th day of December 2012. A complete copy of these Ordinances are available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk 77574537 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 492 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinances No. 487 thru 492 TO AMEND CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED, REGULATING THE USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 26th day of December 2012. A complete copy of these Ordinances are available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk NOTICE TO RESIDENTS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2013 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30 P.M., UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED JANUARY 9 APRIL 10 JULY 10 OCTOBER 9 FEBRUARY 13 MAY 8 AUGUST 14 NOVEMBER 13 MARCH 13 JUNE 12 SEPTEMBER 11 DECEMBER 11 77573505 NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:00 PM. January 28, 2013 March 25, 2013 April 22, 2013 May 28, 2013 July 22, 2013 August 26, 2013 September 23, 2012 October 28, 2013 November 25, 2013 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:00 PM. January 14, 2013 March 11, 2013 April 8, 2013 May 13, 2013 June 10, 2013 August 12, 2013 September 9, 2013 October 14, 2013 November 12, 2013 The meeting room for both groups is in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: MICHAEL BROWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 77573559 (269) 945-1284 EDWARD JONES Make some New Year’s (financial) resolutions for 2013 Once again, it’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions. This year, in addition to promising yourself that you’ll hit the gym more often, learn a new language or take up a musical instrument — all worthy goals, of course — why not set some financial resolutions? Consider these suggestions: • Boost your retirement account contributions. If your income will rise this year, consider putting more money into your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b). You typically contribute pre-tax dollars to your plan, so, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your money can have taxdeferred growth potential. • Don’t over-react to the headlines. Lately, you’ve heard a lot about the “fiscal cliff,” political paralysis, the debt ceiling and other Really Scary Topics. These issues are not insignificant — but should they keep you from investing? After all, in any given year, you won’t have to look hard to find warnings and negative news events — and many people do use these ominous-sounding headlines as a reason to head to the investment “sidelines” for a while. But if you’re not investing, you’re unquestionably missing out on opportunities to make progress toward your financial goals. So, instead of focusing on the news of the day, make your investment decisions based on the fundamentals of those investments you may be considering, along with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. • Keep whittling away your debt. Over the past few years, Americans have done a good job of lowering their debt burdens. Of course, the economy is still tough, and it can be challenging to avoid taking on new debts. But the less debt you have, the more you can invest for your retirement and other important objectives. • Rebalance your portfolio to accommodate your risk tolerance. If you spend too much time worrying about the ups and downs of your investments, then your portfolio’s potential for volatility may be too great for your individual risk tolerance. On the other hand, if you continually see little growth in your holdings, even when the financial markets are going strong, you may be investing too conservatively — especially if you are willing to take on some calculated risk to potentially boost your returns. So review your portfolio at least once in 2013 to see if it needs to be “rebalanced” to fit your risk tolerance. • Get some help — Navigating the investment world by yourself is not easy. For one thing, there’s a lot to know — different types of investments, changing tax laws, the effects of inflation, interest rate movements, and much more. Furthermore, when you’re making investment decisions on your own, you may have a hard time being objective — so you might end up investing with your heart, and not your head. The need for knowledge and objectivity point to the advantages of working with an experienced financial professional — someone who understands both the financial markets and your individual needs and goals. These aren’t the only financial resolutions you could make for 2013 — but if you follow through on them, you may well need to make fewer ones when 2014 rolls around. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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The 26th annual January Series will feature a lineup of nationally acclaimed speakers, including three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Cokie Roberts, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sheryl WuDunn, and the Army’s first active-duty blind officer Capt. Scotty Smiley, to name a few. “This is a great opportunity for Hastings,” said Hastings Public Library Assistant Librarian Diane Hawkins. The experts will cover a wide range of relevant topics, offering Christian perspectives on improving immigration policy and why business matters to God. They also will provide insiders’ views of the political climate in Washington, D.C., discuss the history of the inaugural address just days prior to the 2013 presidential inauguration and predict what the future of farming will look like as the world population is expected to reach 9 billion in 2050. For a full list of speakers and topics, visit www.calvin.edu/january. “Whatever’s happening in the world, we are talking about it,” said Kristi Potter, director of the January Series since 2007. “The speakers we bring in are tops in their field, and many of them offer Christian perspectives. Part of Calvin’s mission is to teach us what’s going on in the world and show us how we can affect it. The January Series offers us another platform to do just that.” The January Series lectures will be streamed live from Calvin College at Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St., from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The lectures are free and open to the public. “A lot of people have driven from Hastings to Calvin College in Grand Rapids and found that after they find parking, the lecture is full and they can’t get in,” said Hawkins, who said Calvin College contacted Michael Evans, the library’s outreach librarian. “I think they keep track of who registers to attend, and that is how they choose the remote sites. A lot of our patrons are really excited because instead of going up to Calvin, they can stay close to home and see the lecture live.” In 2012, total attendance between on-campus and remote sites soared to nearly 40,000. Since remote sites were added in 2008, viewership of the January Series has more than doubled, and the number of remote sites offering the series has more than tripled. “Remote sites are not just listening to the speakers, but they are talking about the ideas being presented,” said Potter. “At many of the sites, groups meet afterwards to discuss the lectures. There’s a real community aspect that is being fostered.” Grapefruit plus medications equals potential problem by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters We Americans are often told to eat more fruits and vegetables. Particularly this time of year, when New Year’s resolutions are still in strong force, a lot of us are trying to make better choices about what we eat. A breakfast of half a grapefruit and some peanut butter on a piece of toast sounds like it would be good for you, doesn’t it? For millions of Americans who take prescription drugs, the answer may be no — such a breakfast might even be quite problematic for your health. The difficulty arises because of certain effects in the compounds found in grapefruit and some other citrus fruits. When you eat them, they deactivate another chemical in the liver and small intestine that works to break down medication. The more such deactivation there is, the greater the effective dose of the medicine in your body because you aren’t breaking it down as you normally would. “Taking one tablet with a glass of grapefruit juice is like taking five tablets with water,” said pharmacologist David Bailey when he spoke about the matter to the program NPR Shots. And it seems the problem extends to more than just grapefruit. Seville oranges — which I love to eat for breakfast in tangy marmalade — also may act like grapefruit with respect to medications. So even something in your diet that seems as innocuous as toast and jam could be problematic. According to a recent report on National Public Radio, the problem is one that’s increasingly important. In 2008, the number of medications that mixed poorly with grapefruit juice was 17. Now it’s 43. Maybe you think that if you drink your grapefruit juice with breakfast but take your meds at suppertime you’d be okay. But, alas, that isn’t true. The effects of the grapefruit will still be with you in the evening. If you are really dedicated to grapefruit consumption, your doctor may be able to substitute a new medication for one that is problematic. But if you want to stay on your current meds, the wise decision may be to forego the grapefruit. Lists on the Internet about what medications are problematic with grapefruit are evidently incomplete. You should therefore check with your doctor or pharmacist about your own medications. But here are just some of the most commonly prescribed drugs that raise concerns with respect to grapefruit and certain other citrus products. According to WebMD, the drugs that can become problematic with respect to consuming grapefruit include: Statins — Lipitor, Zocor and Mevacor Impotence Drugs — Viagra Psychiatric drugs — Buspar, Valium, Zoloft Pain drugs — Methadone Antihistimines — Ebastine Anti-HIV medications — Invirase Anti-arrhythmics — Cordarone According to a Mayo Clinic, website other medications like this include: Antihistamine — Allegra Calcium channel blockers — Procardia, Nimotop and Sular Anti-seizure medications — Tegretol Immunosuppressants — Neoral, Sandimmune, Prograf and Rapamune According to a recent NPR article, other medications in this group include: Cancer drugs — Tarceva Antibiotic — Erythromycin Blood thinner — Plavix, Brilinta Anti-psychotic — Seroquel But to repeat, it looks to me like all of the lists on the web are incomplete. You need to investigate your own medications with your doctor or pharmacist. While you’re at it, tell them if you take herbal supplements or other similar substances. You might as well get them all checked out, with respect to each other as well as with respect to grapefruit. Perhaps that should be a New Year’s resolution for all of us who take medication. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — Page 9 “I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within designated States and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free, and that the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons, and I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free, to abstain from all violence unless in necessary self-defense, and I recommend to them that in all cases when allowed they labor faithfully for reasonable wages ...” Lincoln’s famous proclamation printed in 1863 Hastings Banner “Having in this, chosen our course, without guile and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear and with manly heart.” – Abraham Lincoln The above quote was featured every week in The Hastings Banner of 150 years ago, appearing normally at the top of the first column on page 2. The issue of Jan. 7, 1863, however, was as history would prove – especially significant. For, directly below this frequently seen quote was what later became known as the Emancipation Proclamation, but was printed here, as well as in other publications, simply as “The Proclamation,” or “A Proclamation.” The famous doctrine was then followed in the Banner with a paraphrased interpretation of Confederate President Jefferson’s proclamation, likely written by the editor J.M. Nevins. ***** True to his promise, the President issued, on the first day of January, that Proclamation of freedom to the slaves, which will make his name immortal in history. Whatever the test of time may decide as to its wisdom, the object and intention of its author can never be questioned, or his motives impeached. The Proclamation stands forth to-day, a beacon light, illumming the pathway to liberty, prosperity, and national unity. It gives joy to thousands, hope to millions. And the great concern of wise men and statesmen now is that it may not have come too late for the realization of that hope. After recapitulating a part of his Proclamation of the 22nd of September, and the promise then made to designate on the 1st of January, those States and parts of States continuing to rebellion, the slaves whereof should be henceforth and forever free, the President proceeds as follows: Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me invested as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, in time of actual armed rebellion against the authorities of the Government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion, do, on this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one-thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and in accordance with my purpose so to do, publicly proclaimed for the full period of one hundred days, from the date first above mentioned, order and designate as the States and parts of States, therein, the people whereof, respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States, the following to wit: Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, except Parishes St. Bernard, Plaquemine, Jefferson, St. John, St. Charles, St. James, Ascension, Assumption Terre Bonne, Lafourche, St. Mary, St. Martin and Orleans including the city of New Orleans, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia except the 48 counties designated as Western Virginia, and also the counties of Berkley, Accomac, Northampton, Elizabeth City, York, Princess Ann and Norfolk, including the city of Norfolk and Portsmouth, which excepted parts are for the present left precisely as if this Proclamation were not issued, and by virtue of the power and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within designated States and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free, and that the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons, and I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free, to abstain from all violence unless in necessary self-defense, and I recommend to them that in all cases when allowed they labor faithfully for reasonable wages; and I further declare and make known that persons of suitable condition will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service, and this I sincerely believe to be an act of justice, warranted by the constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgement of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington this first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-tree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty seventh. (Signed) LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LARRY ELSON and VIRGINIA ELSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 2006, and recorded on June 28, 2006, in Document No. 1166566, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and No Cents ($109,249.00), including interest at 2.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1452 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 300 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 1452 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77575236 LBPS.002536 FNMA (01-03)(01-24) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TODD W. CROSS and KATHY L. CROSS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2007, and recorded on December 3, 2007, in Document No. 200712030004808, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($56,545.38), including interest at 3.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT 46 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET, THENCE EAST 200 FEET, THEN SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FMCO.000012 CONV 77575252 (01-03)(01-24) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JAMES T SIMINGTON SHAWNA A SIMINGTON, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of Ann Arbor, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of October, 2009 in Liber Instrument No. 200910220010393 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty one thousand seven hundred seventy seven dollars and 47/100 ($51,777.47), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THE SOUTH 400 FEET OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 26 RODS OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 13, WHICH LIES 1220 FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13, THENCE DUE SOUTH 812 FEET, THENCE WEST 429 FEET, THENCE DUE NORTH 812 FEET, THENCE DUE EAST 429 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 CHASE FARM GNMA Simington (01-03)(01-24) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE , a single woman, Mortgagors, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in Liber instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, page on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One hundred sixty thousand seven hundred sixty five dollars and 60/100 ($160,765.60), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 CHASE FARM Mcintyre (01-03)(01-24) 77575247 ABRAHAM LINCOLN By the President W.H. Seward, Secretary of State ***** Jeff Davis Proclamation On the 23rd of December, Jeff. Davis issued a Proclamation of a very vindicative character, designed, no doubt, to operate upon the sensibilities of our restless transAtlantic friends. Rebel Jeff. vents his spleen mostly against Gen. Butler – whom he already knew was superceded – and against the contrabands who may follow his example, in engaging in insurrection. Davis sentences Butler to death upon the gallows for his crimes against the Confederacy, only providing that he catch his chicken before dressing it. Butler’s officers, as being abettors in his crimes, are not to be paroled if taken – until regularly exchanged. The privates in Gen. Butler’s command are to be considered unwilling agents in his hands, and will be humanely treated, and paroled as other prisoners of war. Rebel Jeff. makes out a long list of crimes against the denounced General, mostly after the manner of the tory journals of the North, which undoubtedly aided him greatly in the work of denunciation. The negroes found in arms against the Confederacy are to be regarded as the agents of President Lincoln, engaging in insurrection at his instigation, but instead of catching and hanging Lincoln, Davis simply proposes to turn all slaves taken in arms, over to the several States in which they belonged, to be executed according to the laws thereof. It is a most singular commentary upon the honesty and consistency of the rebel chief, that all he expects Gen. Butler for hanging a citizen of New Orleans found in insurrection against his Government, Davis proposes to hang all the negroes engaged in insurrection against the pretended government of the South. The probability is, that the proclamation was not intended to be practical and operative, but is a bid to foreign powers to interfere and prevent the continuance of war, which the arch traitor proposes to reduce, on his part at least, to one of extermination. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. A proclamation, promised by President Abraham Lincoln, in September and delivered to the nation Jan. 1, 1963, appeared in the Hastings Banner days later. Lincoln’s decree became known as The Emancipation Proclamation, the body of which was one extended sentence. (Photo from the National Archives) J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 10 — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26243-DE Estate of DORIS ANNE SMITH. Date of Birth: September 1, 1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, DORIS ANNE SMITH, died June 20, 2011. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to KENT CONANT, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 KENT CONANT 7671 COX ROAD BELLEVUE, MI 49021 77573553 (269) 758-3008 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26258-DE Estate of Marvin Blough, Deceased. Date of birth: 03/31/1966. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Marvin Blough, who lived at 120 Cherry Street, Freeport, Michigan died 10/30/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sydney Blough and/or Melissa VanSiclen, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/21/2012 Robert L. Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Sydney Blough and Melissa VanSiclen 1475 East Dowling Rd. & 13232 Hastings Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 & Freeport, MI 49325 77573424 (269) 804-2664 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated April 13, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 23, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 1179601 and a mortgage made on September 25, 2007, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on October 2, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20071002-0002673, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 23, 2012, Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and 42/100 Dollars ($229,487.42) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate of 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: LOT 801 AND THE WEST 14 FEET OF LOT 802 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 305 S. Church St., Hastings, MI 49058. Tax ID# 08-55-201-243-00. The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGE: Union Bank Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue 77574159 Lansing, MI 48908-0857 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ADAM P. KITELEY and BETH A. KITELEY AKA BETH A. OWENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2010, and recorded on March 31, 2010, in Document No. 201003310003378, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($134,879.72), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 17, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 22; THENCE EAST 748.4 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST 610.01 FEET TO THE BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST 220 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 25 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET; THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 25 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77573329 HMC.001573 FNMA (12-20)(01-10) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Jerry L. Bracy and Jodi Bracy, formally husband and wife, of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated August 4, 2005 and recorded on August 10, 2005 in Instrument No. 1150856 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 9, 2012, and recorded on November 19, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012007342 and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($87,940.62), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 6.500%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. P.P. # 08-01-012-001-00 which has an address of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: December 20, 2012 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa, N.W., Ste. 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77573496 (616) 458-1315 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in two mortgages both made on July 31, 2007, by Michele E. Pare, a single woman, to Union Bank, and both recorded on August 7, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20070807 - 0000592, and at Document 20070808-0000654, respectively, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of December 5, 2012, Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and 89/100 Dollars ($219,879.89) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.75%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: LOTS 50 AND 51 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES #1, ACCORDING TO RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 56, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The Real Property is commonly known as 2359 Old lroquois Trail, Hastings, MI 49058. The tax identification number is 08-13-050-05500. The length of the redemption period wilt be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Union Bank Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77573303 Telephone: 517-886-7176 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Dec. 10, 2012 5 Board members present. 10 guests. Regular meeting opened at 7 p.m. Approved: Agenda Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Resolution 2012-21 Resolution 2012-22 Appointed Board of Review Members Appointed Construction Board of Appeals Exploring Hall modifications Adjourned 7:39 p.m. Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by: Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lisa Stocks, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 8, 2007, and recorded on January 17, 2008 in instrument 200801170000545, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Five and 88/100 Dollars ($97,375.88). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 10, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 45 and 46, Melody Acres, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 13, 2012 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #216699F03 77573121 (12-13)(01-03) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Russell M. Peasley, a married man to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2004 and recorded December 15, 2004 in Instrument # 1138757 and modified by agreement dated February 7, 2012 and recorded March 20, 2012 in Instrument #201203200002855 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated January 23, 2010 and recorded February 5, 2010 in Instrument # 201002050001068 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand One Hundred Two Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($112,102.34) including interest 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 17, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 25 , distant North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 931.62 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 220 .00 feet along said West Section line; thence North 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 seconds East 650.32 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 220 .05 feet; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 seconds West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. Model Year 1999 Make/ Model Crystal Valley Patriot VIN/Serial#: CV819ABIN Commonly known as 8797 S. Clark Rd., Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 12/20/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-72844 (1277573324 20)(01-10) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Ruth Hemmer Irrevocable Trust. Date Trust Created: October 29, 1991. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ruth Hemmer, who lived at 690 W. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan died November 20, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Huntington National Bank, named trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Huntington National Bank, Trustee of the Ruth Hemmer Michael Newman, VP Senior Trust Officer P.O. Box 1350 Traverse City, MI 49685-1350 77573490 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHIE L. SMITH and FAYE L. SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated September 11, 1998, and recorded on September 17, 1998, in Document No. 1018002, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($45,148.67), including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 17, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 50 RODS; THENCE WEST 48 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 50 RODS; THENCE EAST 48 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE EAST 330 FEET OF THE SOUTH 330 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 JPMC.001103 CONV 77573318 (12-20)(01-10) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Diane Dallas, A Single Female to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2002 and recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument # 1092382 and corrected by affidavit dated November 19, 2012 and recorded November 29, 2012 in Instrument #2012-007635 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-1, by assignment dated July 20, 2007 and recorded July 30, 2007in Instrument # 200707300000298 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($121,864.14) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 17, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of section 28, Town 3 north, range 8 west, described as, commencing at the intersection of the north line of said section and the centerline of Nashville Road (highway M-79) which is 1094.5 feet west along the North line of said section from the northeast corner of said section, thence south 23 degrees 45 minutes east 200.71 feet along the centerline of said road, thence southeasterly 410.72 feet along said centerline on a 1227.77 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears south 33 degrees 20 minutes East 408.80 feet, thence south 42 degrees 55 minutes east 127.71 feet along the centerline of said road, thence south 47 degrees 05 minutes west 834 feet more or less to the east line of the west onehalf of the northeast one-quarter, thence South along the East line of the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter 1447 feet more or less to the southeast corner of the west one-half of the northeast one-quarter, thence west along the east and west one-quarter line 313.5 feet more or less to the southwest corner of the east 19 acres of the west one-half of the Northeast one-quarter, thence north along the west line of the east 19 acres of the west one-half of the Northeast one-quarter 2640 feet more or less to the North line of said section, thence East 532 feet more or less to the place of beginning, subject to the right of way for highway purposes over the north 33 feet and over that part lying northeasterly of a line which is 33 feet southwesterly from and parallel with the centerline of Nashville Road (highway M-79) Commonly known as 1890 Nashville Rd, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 12/20/2012 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20031 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77573313 No: 12-66766 (12-20)(01-10) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES D. MIDDLETON RN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2007, and recorded on April 24, 2007, in Document No. 1179691, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($77,830.77), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 24, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 35, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE NORTH 260 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 260 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77573417 JPMC.001127 FHA (12-27)(01-17) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Popenhagen And Rachel Popenhagen, Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 3, 2007, and recorded on January 24, 2007, as Document Number: 1175527, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 01, 2012 and recorded October 11, 2012 by Document Number: 2012-005616, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Five and 22/100 ($112,485.22) including interest at the rate of 8.62500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on January 17, 2013 Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE EAST QUARTER POST OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 27, A DISTANCE OF 664.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27, A DISTANCE OF 1335.21 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 205.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 284.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, 460.14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE, 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND HICKORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AGREEMENTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Commonly known as: 14300 Hutchinson Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 20, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 77573308 Case No. 12OMI01272-1 (12-20)(01-10) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — Page 11 Woman killed in Prairieville Township accident A Plainwell woman died in an auto accident the day after Christmas while riding in a vehicle driven by her husband, whose driver’s license had been suspended. Elvin Kizziar, 36, of Plainwell was driving east on Cressey Road near Kane Road Dec. 26 when he lost control of his vehicle due to weather conditions. The vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree, crushing the passenger side. His wife, 42-year-old Melissa Jo Ulferts, was pinned in the car and died at the scene. Kizziar was charged with driving on a suspended license causing death, and he was arraigned Dec. 27 in Barry County District Court. A blood test was performed, and the results are pending. Kizziar has had multiple license suspensions since 1996, according to police records. The Prairieville Township Police Department was assisted by Michigan State Police troopers, Barry Township Police and the Prairieville Township Fire Department. State News Roundup cial message on public safety, according to a press release issued Dec. by the governor’s office. The bills, sponsored by State Rep. Joe Graves, would make it a felony punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment if a person is found guilty of knowingly committing organized retail crime. This includes the theft of retail merchandise with the intent or purpose of reselling, distributing or transferring the stolen retail merchandise to another retail merchant or to any other person directly, through the mail or via any electronic medium, including the Internet, in exchange for anything of value. “Organized retail crime is a sophisticated operation conducted by professional criminals and can act as a gateway to finance even more serious crimes,” Snyder said. “These crimes are costing our businesses and our communities too much, and law enforcement will now be better able to combat this growing threat.” FCC reports rise in wireless device theft Noting that more than 5,000 wireless devices were reported stolen in Michigan in 2012, the Michigan Public Service Commission highlighted the Federal Communications Commission’s consumer guide (www.fcc.gov/guides/stolen-and-lostwireless-devices) which provides tips on how to safeguard against wireless theft, protect data on cell phones and what to do if a wireless device is stolen. “The popularity of wireless devices continues to grow at a rapid pace,” noted MPSC Chairman John Quackenbush. “The commission encourages customers to take a moment to protect themselves against theft by following the helpful tips provided out by the FCC.” The FCC announced the PROTECT Initiative earlier this year to combat cell phone theft. It consists of establishing a national database — scheduled to launch in late 2013 — to track stolen phones; putting in place automatic prompts on smartphones and tablets for consumers to set up passwords and take steps to secure their devices; and launching a public education campaign to urge customers to use applications to increase security and reduce the value of stolen devices. The MPSC provides several methods for consumers to submit complaints. Additional information on how to submit both formal and informal complaints is available online, www.michigan.gov/mpsccomplaints. Archives of Michigan expands hours The Archives of Michigan is now home to the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection, one of the largest genealogical collections in the United States. The collection includes family histories, passenger list resources, military indexes, city directories, Sanborn fire insurance maps and a host of other historical and genealogical resources. With so much more available to research, the archives has expanded its public hours to include regular Saturday hours. A special free event Saturday, Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will include the unveiling of the memorial tribute to Barbara Brown, donor of the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 517-373-3559. The Archives of Michigan is located on the second floor, east wing, of the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. The building and visitor parking are on the north side of Kalamazoo Street. Snyder signs Organized Retail Crime Act Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation establishing the Organized Retail Crime Act to protect consumers by cracking down on the increasing prevalence of retail fraud. The governor called for the legislation in his spe- Have a Printing Need? 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. 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IG ES &D LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26273-DE Estate of Jeffrey Lynn Kelley. Date of birth: 12/16/1963. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jeffrey Lynn Kelley, who lived at 3581 East Jordan Rd., Freeport, Michigan died 10/24/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia Swihart, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/22/2012 C. Marcel Stoetzel, III P61912 P.O. Box 352 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-8321 Patricia Swihart 6405 Thornapple Lake Road, Lot 305 Nashville, MI 49073 77573487 (269) 852-0611 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26179-DE Estate of JEAN S. STOVALL. Date of Birth: July 20, 1905. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JEAN S. STOVALL, died February 17, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to JOHN KALP STOVALL, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court, Ste 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 JOHN KALP STOVALL 8100 EAST UNION AVENUE SUITE 1412 DENVER, CO 80237 77573556 (720) 488-6540 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 10-618CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 12th day of January, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. was the Plaintiff and Jeff Schantz was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $127,979.10, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 8.125% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 24th of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The West 1/2 of Lots 1302 and 1303 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 08-55-201-447-00 More commonly known as: 227 W South St, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 T# 329389L02 77572736 (12-06)(01-10) GERNER & KEARNS, PLLC, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (216) 583-0660 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ileta L. Campbell, A Single Woman, Martin O. Disbrow and Denise Ann Disbrow, Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Bank, Mortgagee, dated February 27, 2008, and recorded on March 14, 2008, in Instrument Number 200803140002391, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars and Twenty Eight Cents ($86,977.28), including interest at 4.2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the circuit court within BARRY County, Michigan at 1:00 PM o’clock, on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Said premises are located in BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan: The South 1/2 of Lot 73 of the original plat of the city, formerly village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Property Address: 211 South Market Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Tax ID No. 55-001-24700 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If this property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee/Assignee Gerner & Kearns, PLLC 526 Superior Avenue East, Suite 630 77573126 Cleveland, OH 44114 (12-13)(01-03) POLICE BEAT Defect costs driver some time Hastings police officers stopped a vehicle Dec. 21 on South Hanover Street near the city limits for defective equipment. When officers made contact with the 20-year-old Battle Creek driver, they saw a bowl for smoking marijuana. When asked, the driver admitted to having marijuana in the bowl, and told officers he had a bag of marijuana in his jacket pocket, which he surrendered. Hastings officers also learned of a warrant out of Barry Township for failing to appear for a charge of driving with license suspended. He was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Man provides trail — right up to his door Deputies were called to a home on South M-37 in Baltimore Township the morning of Dec. 30 in reference to a missing snowmobile. Snowmobile tracks were clearly visible leading out of the owner’s yard and driveway, to Lawrence Road and onto Mixer Road. The tracks stopped at a Mixer Road residence where a snowmobile matching the owner’s description was located, and reportedly, the footwear prints in the snow were consistent as those found at the crime scene. The man who answered the door near the missing snowmobile was wearing footwear consistent with the tracks found in both locations. The 43-year-old man denied knowing anything about the missing snowmobile. He was arrested, and the case is under review by the prosecutor’s office. Woman’s story slowly unfolds Hastings officers responded to the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Bachman Road for an accident around 4:27 a.m. Dec. 23, where they saw a Dodge Neon off of the roadway, against a utility pole. Nobody was near the vehicle. A short time later, a Hannah Lane resident called the police station to report that she had just been involved in the accident. When officers met with the woman, they said her speech was slurred and she was shaken up. Officers also reported a strong odor of intoxicants and said the woman was complaining of injuries. She told officers she had had a lot to drink and suspected she passed out while driving. She said she woke up after the accident and walked home. The woman was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment of any injuries. While there, she told police she had smoked methamphetamine while out with her friends earlier that evening. When a blood test was completed, she was issued a citation for operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol and was released for continued treatment of her injuries. Minor starts new year with a ticket Barry County Sheriff Deputies were called to Pennock Hospital at 2:45 a.m. Jan. 1. Reportedly, a 20-year-old man was intoxicated and had been in an automobile accident. In the emergency room, the man told deputies he had indeed been drinking alcohol, but he did not know what kind or how much he had consumed. A portable test registered .052 percent and he was issued a citation for being a minor in possession by consumption of alcohol. The case remains open. Mary Jane leaves potting soil behind Deputies were called to the area of Noonan and Baseline roads Dec. 31 for the possibility of marijuana in the road. Barry County Central Dispatch staff said the caller reported old potting soil and marijuana leaves all over the ground. Deputies were able to locate the potting soil on the side of the road, but no marijuana leaves were found. The case is closed. Birth date trips up attempt at false identity A woman walking along M-66 near M-79 in Nashville was stopped by deputies around 11 p.m. Dec. 21. She told deputies she was just walking to her mother’s house, but agreed to ride with deputies to her destination. Before getting back into the vehicle, the deputy, who recognized the woman, asked her to identify herself and was provided a name of a different woman the deputy knew. When the deputy asked for her date of birth, the woman hesitated. He asked if she was giving a false name because there were warrants out for her arrest. She confirmed his suspicions. He learned that the 40-year-old Nashville woman had two outstanding warrants from Eaton Rapids. After arresting the woman and putting her into the back of the patrol vehicle, the deputy searched an area in front of the vehicle and found several prescription pills on the ground. Reportedly, this is the same area where the suspect had leaned over to put out a cigarette before being arrested. The woman admitted the pills were hers. When she was turned over to Eaton County law enforcement, more pills were found in her jacket and purse. The pills, which were not prescribed to the woman, included methadone and hydrocodone. The case was turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor. Man drops call; states the obvious Hastings Police noticed a man walking in the 200 block of South Jefferson Street around 2:10 a.m. Dec. 23. The man was stumbling and appeared to be intoxicated. Officers watched as the man attempted to use his cell phone, stopped walking and unzipped his pants. Police then witnessed the man urinate on the sidewalk and drop his cell phone. When asked about the act, he said, “I had to go. What was I suppose to do?” The 34-year-old Hastings man registered a .22 percent blood alcohol level on a portable breath test and was booked for disorderly conduct. NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise posted. 77573502 Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 CITY OF HASTINGS POSITION AVAILABLE: POLICE OFFICER This full-time position performs police patrol to enforce all applicable laws, produces required reports and testifies in Court as required. Must be MCOLES certified as a police officer in the State of Michigan. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are also requires. Experience as a police officer is not required but is preferred. Wages and benefits are governed by the collective bargaining agreement; current starting wage range is $14.05 to $20.07 per hour. Please submit resume to Hastings Police Department, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, 269.945.5744. To begin application process submit resume by January 18, 2013. 77574539 Jerry Sarver Chief of Police �Page 12 — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Vikings’ title tops list of top 2012 sports moments Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team gets ready to celebrate after scoring a victory over Thornapple Kellogg in the Class B District Final at Lakewood High School in March. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood had a state champion wrestler in 2012, state medalists in track and field, district and conference championships in cheerleading and wrestling, golfers at the state finals. Those were all tremendous accomplishments that took enormous effort. In the end though, it was all kind of been there, done that as the Lakewood varsity volleyball team did something it had never done before - win a state championship. The Lakewood girls won their school’s second team state championship, joining the 1975 Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team. It was kind of been there, done that for the Viking spikers too - at first. They won the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division without ever dropping a set in league play. They won district and regional titles, again, but then just kept on winning. Finally, the Vikings got to celebrate at state championship after toppling North Branch 25-20, 25-18, 25-17 in the Class B State Championship Nov. 16 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. The team, coached by Kellie and Clair Delton Kellogg senior Mitchell Wandell Rowland and Jeff Duits included seniors takes his turn cutting down a piece of the Emily Kutch, Brooke Wieland, Olivia Davis, net after the Panther varsity boys’ basBeth Tingley, Jordan Kietzman and Taylor Shook, juniors Taylor VantLand and Madison ketball team clinched its first conference Neustifter, sophomores Vanessa Reynhout championship since 1981 in March. and Gracie Shellenbarger, and freshmen ranked in the top ten in the state in Class B, Charlie Smith and Karly Morris. Kutch and Wieland were named first team No. 3 Forest Hills Eastern, No. 6 Holland all-state in Class B, and Davis second team Christian and No. 9 South Christian. The Vikings need to play ten sets to win the all-state. They weren’t the only local spikers regional title, topping Holland Christian 25to earn all-state honors. Delton Kellogg’s Alishia Vanderwoude and 21, 25-21, 19-25, 24-26, 15-5 in the semifiRachel Parker were both honorable mention nals and then Forest Hills Eastern 25-27, 27all-state in Division 3. In Division 2, 12, 23-25, 25-21, 15-7 in the regional final. Lakewood finished the year with a 52-4 Thornapple Kellogg’s Sydney LeMay was named second team all-state, while Alaina record, and Forest Hills Eastern had handed the Vikings two of those four losses in their Pohl earned an honorable mention nod. “It was amazing,” Wieland said after her only two meetings of the regular season. The team’s state championship victory. “We’ve Vikings’ other two losses were to Grand worked so many years for this. Once again, Rapids Christian. “It’s exciting,” said Tingley, the Viking we’ve been told every year since we’ve been in high school that we’re going to go all the libero after her team clinched the regional way and we finally executed and made it hap- title. “It’s probably the most, best experience I’ve ever had in my whole life. I never pen this year.” The Vikings had a tough road just to get to thought seven years of working this hard Battle Creek. They knocked off a young, tal- would pay off, but it did. “We worked so hard to get here. If it wasented Wayland team 3-1 in the district semifinals with the help of a rally in the first set that n’t for (coaches) Kellie, and Cameron turned a 17-6 Wayland lead into a 26-24 (Rowland) and Clair (Rowland) and Jeff Viking victory. The Vikings then knocked off (Duits) we wouldn’t be where we are today. Thornapple Kellogg in the district finals for Not even close.” Lakewood then topped Berrien Springs 26the second year in a row. The top ranked Vikings were then a part of 24, 25-13, 29-27 in the state quarterfinals in a regional tournament at Thornapple Kellogg Allegan to earn a spot in the semifinals at High School which included four teams Kellogg Arena. In the semi’s, Lakewood defeated Dearborn Divine Child 25-22, 25-9, 25-21. That state championship was the second of 2012 for Lakewood. Garrett Hyatt became the third Lakewood heavyweight in six years to win an individual state championship when he caught Dundee’s John Marogen in a headand-arm and pinned him 1 minute and 48 seconds into their 285-pound championship match at the Division 3 Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills in March. “I told him before we came down here, ‘you’re not good enough to win it, but you’re not bad enough where you can’t,’ said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch, “and I told him ‘you’re not one like a (Adam) Coon or a The Saxons’ Kylee Nemetz watches a drive fly during the Division 3 State Finals at Bedford Valley Golf Course in Battle Creek in October. Nemetz was seventh individually at the finals and the Saxon team finished sixth. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team celebrates its first ever state championship after a 3-0 victory over North Branch in the Class B State Final at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Nov. 17. (Photo by Brett Bremer) (Taylor) Massa who’s going to walk through destroying everybody. You’re going to have to go out and wrestle.’” Hyatt did do his fair share of destroying though. He pulled out a 2-1 win over Highland Park’s Martaz Crutchfield in the opening round, then pinned his next three foes on the way to the title. He stuck Almont’s Tom Ray one minute into their championship quarterfinal, then pinned Gladwin’s Jake Roza 2:54 into their championship semifinal. “Amazing, I never would have expected this,” Hyatt said. It would have been less of a surprise if freshman Jordon Bennett had won a state title in his first trip to the individual state finals. Bennett started wrestling at the Palace with an 39-0 record, but was done after two matches. “It wasn’t his day. It wasn’t his weekend, and he’ll be the first to tell you that he just didn’t feel right and wrestle right,” Veitch said. “He’s a freshman and he’ll be back. He’s got to learn from that. We’ve got to go over some things to get him ready for next year. “Do I think he should have been in the top two? Yeah, I do. He’s that good, but he wasn’t this weekend. He’ll recover and be back.” Those weren’t the only two local wrestles at the individual state finals. And Bennett wasn’t the only local wrestler to arrive at the Palace with an undefeated record. Thornapple Kellogg senior 285-pounder Adrian Foster was undefeated heading into the Palace, and finished fifth in his weight class in Division 2, finishing the year with a 47-2 record. His freshman teammate Chris Poland was eighth at 103 pounds. Junior Cash Flower won Maple Valley’s lone state medal in 2012, finishing eighth in the 152-pound weight class at the Division 4 Individual Wrestling Finals. Lakewood one the area’s only wrestling district championship in 2012, but both Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling teams won conference titles, the Vikings in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division and the Trojans in the OK Gold. The OK Gold’s shake-up was one of the big stories of 2012. Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern left the league, making it a sixteam league with TK, Hastings, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Ottawa Hills, Wayland and South Christian. Thornapple Kellogg won its first conference championship in the new league in October. Led by state medalist Melissa Winchester, the OK Gold Conference champion Trojans went on to finish fourth at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Championship at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn in November. Winchester, a sophomore, earned all-state honors with her 24th-place time of 18:38.2. All seven Trojans ran their best times of the season, and six of the seven had career personal records. TK senior Casey Lawson just missed all-state honors, which went to the top 30. She was 37th in 18:58.7. It was the first trip to the finals as a team for the Trojans since 2001. Getting out of their tough regional was the key. “I was never so happy to be second in my entire life,” TK head coach Tammy Benjamin said, after her team’s runner-up regional finish. Delton Kellogg’s girls’ team ran at MIS as well, finishing 27th in the Division 3 race. Golfers and swimmers from Barry County The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team looks on from the background as Thornapple Kellogg’s team waits for its score to be read at their Division 2 Regional Tournament at Grand Rapids Christian High School. The Trojans finished third at the regional to earn their first trip to the state finals. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity baseball team begins the celebration after a 3-1 victory over Portland in the Division 2 Regional Final at DeWitt High School in June. also finished their fall season at the state finals. The TK/Hastings swimmers reached the state finals after their team’s second straight undefeated regular season. Alexa Schipper was 15th in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Division 1 State Finals in Holland, and she teamed with Kayla Strumberger, Hannah Bashore and Kayla Kroells to finish 15th in the 100-yard medley relay. Hastings finished sixth and Lakewood tenth at the Division 3 Girls’ Golf Finals in October. The Saxons reached the finals at Bedford Valley Golf Course in Battle Creek after winning their second straight regional championship. It was the fourth straight year the Saxon girls finished in the top seven in the state, and the fifth straight year the team had a state medalist. Hastings’ Kylee Nemetz finished in a tie for seventh with her two-day score of 169. She fired an 85 on the first day of the finals then came back with an 84 on day two. Lakewood varsity golf coach Carl Kutch was impressed with his team’s play in its first appearance in the state finals, and with the support his girls received. “All of the sudden I looked down the fairway and could see almost 20 students huddled together, and I knew it was (the Lakewood students),” said coach Kutch. “I drove my cart a little further and saw 20 to 25 more on another hole. I recalled a similar experience back in 2004 when our boys made their first trip to the finals. It is the coolest thing to see high school kids that are so supportive of their friends and classmates.” “Lakewood students have once again proved they are the best fans in the entire state. We had, by far, the largest gallery on the golf course,” he added. Four of the five Vikings improved their on their score from the first day during the second day of the 36-hole tournament, and the fifth matched her score from day one. Emily Barker led the Vikings each day, shooting a 92-89-181 for the tournament, which put her among the top 25 individuals. Other big moments in the fall season included the Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer team winning its first ever district championship, the Hastings varsity football team qualifying for the state playoffs once again, and Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Jack Magelssen calling it quits after his team’s district defeat. “I’m going to go have fun with my grandkids,” said Magelssen, the nation’s all-time winningest high school volleyball coach. The Panthers were 29-22 this season, upping Magelssen’s win total to 1,832 for his career. He guided Portage Northern to ten Class A state championships, and two runnerup finishes, before coming to Delton Kellogg in 2005. He led the Delton girls to their first ever district and conference victories, as well as a trip to the state championship match in 2009 and the state semifinals in 2011. The wrestlers weren’t the only ones who had a great time last winter. It was an outstanding competitive cheer Delton Kellogg senior Ryan Watson (left) and Andrea Polley share a moment on the infield at Comstock Park High School during the Division 3 Track and Field Finals in June. Polley earned the county’s only state medal at the D3 finals, placing fifth in the 300-meter low hurdles. season for the local teams. Barry County’s five schools are represented in three cheer conferences, and local teams won all three. The Lakewood girls won the Capital Area Activities Conference Blue/White Division, Thornapple Kellogg won the OK Gold, and Delton Kellogg won the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference. The Hastings, Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg cheer teams all qualified for the regional round of the state tournament. Lakewood’s girls won their first ever district championship in Division 3. The Trojans were second at their district tournament in Division 2, and then third at their regional to earn their first ever trip to the Division 2 State Finals at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids, where they placed seventh. “It’s like you have 22 kids, and all year they work so hard,” said TK head coach Abby Kanitz after her team’s state qualifying performance in the regional tournament hosted by Grand Rapids Christian. “Everybody here works hard, but you want it more for your kids than for anybody else. Man, they’ve worked hard.” Nobody in the area had a better winter basketball season than Delton Kellogg. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team won its first conference championship since 1981 and the varsity girls’ basketball team won its first district championship ever. Senior Ryan Watson scored 44 points in his team’s 95-68 over Olivet, which clinched the KVA title in the final game of the conference Continued next page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — Page 13 Vikes beat last year’s state semifinalists at tournament From previous page season. “We haven’t had a KVA championship in 31 years ,and every practice we look up at the banner, that’s what we want,” said Watson. “Since we were little we wanted this. This is what we wanted. We were determined.” Delton Kellogg’s girls topped Lawton 5446 in the Class C District Final at GalesburgAugusta High School for their first ever district title. “A great win for the kids, the school and the community,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “The fans were outstanding and supported the kids throughout the tournament. It really was a great community event. The police escort out of town was a rush, and then the police and fire department welcome coming back into town after the win was second to none. Lights flashing, sirens blaring and singing the school’s fight song on the bus as we entered town, it just is what’s good about high school sports in a town like Delton.” The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team was 10-10 in the regular season, but rattled off three straight wins to earn a Class B District title in 2012. The Saxon defense shut down Thornapple Kellogg and its star guard Greg Hamilton for a 43-30 win in the district final, giving up just 15 points through the first three quarters at Lakewood High School. “The kids bought in completely to what we wanted to get accomplished, but I will tell you and compliments to (Hamilton), we did stuff different than I’ve ever done anything before because he’s that type of player,” said Hastings head coach Don Schils, who’s teams have won six district titles since he took over the program at the start of the 1993-94 season. “We clogged up the paint. Instead of jumping to the ball we jumped to the paint and ran anytime he got by Ian Beck, who did a phenomenal job. There was always going to be somebody there to pick him up.” Watson also helped Delton Kellogg’s varsity track and field team to a conference championship in the spring, winning his team’s only individual conference title at the KVA Meet. He took the high jump by clearing 6-1. The Delton boys still won the conference meet by more than 20 points over runner-up Parchment. “It just shows that depth, and those extra points, and getting that second guy to squeeze into the points or third even,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes. That was the only conference championship won by a Barry County team in the spring, but the area still had lots of state success. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity baseball team came one victory short of earning a spot in the final four in Division 2 last spring, falling 5-1 to Grand Rapids Christian in the state quarterfinals at Hope College in June. That was the end of the best postseason run ever by the Trojan varsity baseball team. TK hadn’t won a district before. The Trojans accomplished that feat by knocking off Byron Center 8-7 in the district final at the South Christian Sports Park. Sophomore Garrett Harris drove in senior Nate Iveson from second base with a single in the bottom of the sixth to score the go-ahead run against the Bulldogs. “It was tremendous,” said first-year TK head coach Jack Hobert. “As soon as that last out was made, the gloves went up in the air. I went and picked up (freshman pitcher) Dalton Phillips. It was a rough day for him. He’d never been hit like that. That celebration went on into the night. The kids were all together talking about it, and the parents were beaming from ear to ear.” Phillips went the distance on the mound for the Trojans, striking out eight. He gave up ten hits including a couple doubles and a couple triples, and walked just one though. All seven runs off of him were earned. Led by senior first baseman Dylan VanPutten, and great pitching from the youngsters Phillips and Harris all season, the Trojans went on to capture a regional title as well. They defeated Fowlerville 10-2 in the Lakewood senior Garrett Hyatt celebrates his state championship after pinning Dundee’s John Marogen in the 285-pound final at the Division 3 Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills in March. Lakewood senior Ashley Jemison who was second at the Division 2 State Finals in the discus with a throw of 123 feet 9 inches at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids in June. regional semifinals at DeWitt High School, then edged Portland 3-1 in the regional championship game. “From day one we’ve all just played as a team,” said VanPutten. “We’ve all trusted each other. We do things as a team. We hang out as a team. It’s all about the team, for sure.” All nine Trojan starters had at least one hit in the regional tournament. Seven different guys notched at least one RBI. Seven different guys scored at least one run. The highlight of the spring individually came from Lakewood senior Ashley Jemison, who was second at the Division 2 State Finals in the discus with a throw of 123-9 at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids in June. “The height of my disc was definitely good today, and my spin was good. I’ve been leaning the past couple meets and I didn’t today,” Jemison said. “I practiced a lot over the last two days trying to get ready.” Thornapple Kellogg was represented in both throws at the state finals by senior Erin Ellinger, who was fourth in the discus with a mark of 119-8 and fifth in the shot put with a throw of 38-0. The TK boys’ team also had a discus medalist, as Michael ‘Trey’ Mahon was fifth in his event with a school-record mark of 159-3. Jemison’s performance was one of two medal winning performances for the Lakewood ladies at the finals. The Vikings also got an eighth-place finish from their 800meter relay team. Ellie Reynolds, Madison McLean, Alexis Kosten and Mycah Ridder finished that race in a school record time of 1 minute 47.35 seconds. The Vikings almost missed out on competing in the event at the state finals at all. They dropped the baton at their regional race, but managed to recover it and still finish second. That left the Vikings in the first heat of the race at the state finals though, with just one other team, St. Clair which finished in 1:52.92. The Lakewood girls had to push themselves. “We had to run for time really,” Ridder said. “We felt pretty looserish. They called us heat zero, not first, zero. “It was a miracle really.” After their race, the Viking foursome had to sit and watch as three other full heats of girls took their turns. “Seeing the other girls was a little intimidating. They’re so tall,” said Ridder. “And they look so fast,” added McLean. It’s like, we’re not that fast.” Hastings senior Jacob Comer was the area’s only other medalist at the Division 2 State Track and Field Finals. He was eighth in the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.99 seconds. A hurdler was the area’s only medalist at the Division 3 State Finals in Comstock Park, as Delton Kellogg senior Andrea Polley placed fifth in the 300-meter low hurdles in 47.61. Delton Kellogg’s Mitchell Wandell earned a state medal in the spring as well, placing sixth at the Division 3 boys’ golf finals. He fired a 72-74-146 over the course of the two-day, 36-hole tournament at Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lansing. “His game has improved a lot,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Enyart. “He was good as a freshman, but he just hits the ball so far now. As a person, he’s as good a kid as I’ve ever had. He’s humble. He never gets too high. He never gets too low. The worst you’re gonna hear out of him is ‘dang it!” I’m gonna miss him a lot. I really am, going to be missing writing ‘Mitchell Wandell’ down on the scorecard or the roster.” Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team handed Concord its first loss since last year’s Class C State Semifinals Thursday, in the opening round of the Parma Western Holiday Hoops Tournament. The Yellowjackets were 26-1 a year ago, and were off to a 6-0 start to this season with seven seniors back before they ran into the Vikings who pulled out a 50-48 victory. “It was a good win for us against a very good team,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “The kids came out with some good energy early and got off to a good start.” Lakewood took control of the ball game in the second quarter, outscoring the Yellowjackets 18-11 to take a 29-21 lead into the break. “Liz Campeau and Taylor Vantland gave us some good minutes early,” Frost said. “Emily Kutch was solid even though she was battling foul trouble.” Concord would battle back to tie the game in the third quarter, as the Vikings shuffled Kutch and point guard Brooke Wieland in an out of the line-up because of foul trouble. Frost said he and his staff had challenged the girls to play with some urgency the past few days, and after a time-out with the game tied the Vikings did just that. They pushed their lead up to ten points. The final difference was two points, but that was with a Concord basket at the buzzer. Ellie Reynolds had just hit two big free throws to put the Vikings up four. Kutch led the Vikings with 19 points, four steals and seven rebounds. Campeau had ten points and eight rebounds, and Vantland finished with seven points. Wieland had five points to go along with seven assists. Concord got 18 points, three steals and four assists from Megan Redman. Savanna Brooks and Maycee Brigham had nine points each. Brooks added six rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Vikings couldn’t carry the momentum from the win into Friday’s tournament final though, as they fell 47-27 to a talented Napoleon team which improved to 9-1 with its victory. “We just didn’t have the energy to compete tonight,” Frost said. “They beat us in every phase of the game. Their pressure got us into a helter skelter game and we didn’t run our sets. This caused us to shoot some quick shots and we didn't hit them.” Lakewood was held to just 13 points through the first three quarters. Napoleon had that many points in the first quarter, and led 25-9 at the half. Mackenzie Fairbanks led Napoleon with 14 points and seven rebounds. Dani Maxson added nine points and Mackenzie Haltom eight. Lakewood got seven points from Wieland and five from Jessyca Stopeker. The Vikings are now 3-6 on the season. LHS girls will host fundraiser at Good Time in Nashville The Lakewood girls’ basketball program will be hosting a fundraiser at Good Time Pizza in Nashville Monday, Jan. 7, beginning at 4 p.m. The players will be helping out with waitress duties. Varsity girls’ basketball coach Denny Frost said it is a chance for folks to enjoy a great meal and help out the girls’ basketball program at the same time. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 �Page 14 — Thursday, January 3, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Cougars bump Hastings record at Breslin to 0-3 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A trip to East Lansing was a nice walk down memory lane for Steve Storrs and the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team’s coaching staff. It was just too bad the results were the same for the Saxons. Hastings fell 45-42 to Lansing Catholic in the final game of Thursday’s Holiday Hoops Invitational inside Michigan State University’s Breslin Center, the home of the Spartan basketball program and the home of the MHSAA state semifinals and finals. Coaches Don Schils and Scott Allan were coaches for the Saxons’ 1998 and 1999 state semifinalist squads. Storrs finished his junior and senior seasons at the Breslin Center, and fellow coach Jeff Storrs was a senior on the team in 1998. “We were talking on the way here, it was 15 years ago when we first went to the semifinals and then went the year after,” said Steve. “For us coaches it’s kind of a nice little bit of reminiscence coming back. It was fun that way, unfortunately now we’re 0 for 3.” River Rouge knocked off the Saxons in each of those state semifinal appearances, then went on to win Class B state championships. Those River Rouge teams had some size and so do the Lansing Catholic Cougars this season. Junior 6-8 center David Poljan led the Cougars with 16 points, but was an even more disruptive presence on the defensive end of the floor. Thanks to the Cougars’ solid zone defense he could just sit back in the lane and wait to turn aside any shooters that came his way. “That is one of the better zones that we’ll face, with that size that they’re able to cover underneath and out to the wings. We didn’t have too many uncontested shots,” said coach Steve Storrs. Saxon guard Luke Heide was able to find enough space to pour in a game-high 19 points, and didn’t get deterred by his first few shots in the big, open arena missing their mark. Hastings led 18-10 after a 6-0 run to start the second half, but then struggled a bit offensively. The Cougars closed out the half on a 50 run, then scored the first six points of the second half to gain a 21-18 lead. The Saxons were able to put together a run in the fourth quarter to get the lead back LARGE or small, We Ship It All! Hastings’ Luke Heide (14) rises over Lansing Catholic’s Jacob Foy to put up a shot Thursday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Ian Beck turns to look for help after coming out of a pile, that included teammate Michael Eastman (right) and Lansing Catholic’s Dillon Rush, with a loose ball Thursday during the Holiday Hoops Invitational on the campus of Michigan State University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Planning a Vacation? Next Time, Ship Your Luggage! We make it simple, convenient & stress-free. The Saxons’ Eric Hart (right) tips off Thursday’s contest with David Poljan (33) and Lansing Catholic during the Holiday Hoops Invitational at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) briefly. The run started on the defensive end where Hastings employed a trap that was able to disrupt the Cougar attack. “We’ve been working on it. It depends on who we’re playing against,” coach Storrs said. “We thought we had a little bit of quickness with the guards there, and some opportunity to trap. Having these practices over Christmas there’s a lot of time to start putting some of that stuff in when we have a few practices in a row without a game.” A bucket by 6-2 senior Dillon Rush gave the Cougars the lead back late in the fourth quarter, then the Cougars were able to fight off a couple of Saxon possessions in the final minute. Rush finished with seven points. Joey Jurkovic had 11 for the Cougars. Jurkovic and Heide both drilled three therepointers in the contest. Behind Heide for the Saxons, Michael Eastman had eight points, Maxwell Clark seven and Alex Cherry six. The Saxons were 10-of-10 at the free throw line as a team. It was the first loss of the season for the Hastings coach Steve Storrs shouts out instructions to his team during the second half of Thursday’s Holiday Hoops Invitational contest against Lansing Catholic at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons, who are now 4-1. They’re off now until a trip to Charlotte Tuesday. O’Mara hits a dozen threes in Viking win We also do common carrier shipping. 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) - Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Even when the Spartans were really focused on not letting Colin O’Mara hit a three he would hit a three. Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team scored its second victory of the season in the consolation game of the Jackson Parma Western Holiday Hoops tournament Friday, topping Springport 82-63. O’Mara fired in 12-three pointers, and one two just for good measure in the opening quarter, to finish the night with 38 points. He wasn’t just firing up shots though, he was pulling down misses - especially in the second half. He also had eight rebounds in the Viking victory. “They went to a box-and-1 on him for two possessions, but he hit threes out of a set on both of them,” said Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield. “I bet he missed maybe five or six. He shot about 18. He was just on fire. The net wasn’t even moving. He was just dead on.” The 12 three-pointers matches the NBA record for most threes in a game, which is held by Kobe Bryant and Donyell Marshall. Piercefield said he wasn’t sure of the Lakewood record for threes in a game. The most anyone on the coaching staff could remember a player hitting was eight. O’Mara hit five of his threes in the third quarter. Piercefield said that his players avoiding letting the offense become stagnant for the full 32 minutes allowed for the offensive explosion. “We were pushing the ball in transition. Daniel Sauers ran the point for us and did a really nice job of moving the ball up the floor before they were getting into their defensive sets. We did a nice job of moving the ball from side to side,” Piercefield said. The Vikings have shown a pretty potent offense when they’re moving the basketball. Adding the last two quarters in Thursday’s tournament loss to Concord the Vikings have scored 126 points in their last six quarters of basketball. “I was really happy for the guys. It has been a tough 21 days since our last win,” Piercefield said. “They’ve been working hard in practice and we just weren’t clicking on all cylinders.” Lakewood played fast, but not hurried. The Vikings only turned the ball over ten times. The Vikings jumped out to a 23-12 lead on the Spartans and never looked back. Alex Caudy had a huge game too, with 17 points and 14 rebounds. “Alex didn’t play much at first, but he’s played almost all of the last two games. He’s so athletic, I haven’t been able to take him off the floor,” said Piercefield. Lakewood also got eight points from Dylan Durkee and seven from Alex Potter. Kalib McKinney had a team-high six assists to go with six rebounds. Mike Carr chipped in another five rebounds. Springport was led by Logan Neill’s 16 points and 13 from Kyle Frizzell. As well as things went Friday, they were about that bad in the first half of Thursday’s tournament opener against Concord. The Vikings fell in a 29-13 hole in the first half, and their second-half comeback came up short in a 62-57 loss. “We had lazy defensive rotation. We were not moving on offense, then in the second half we played our tails off,” Piercefield said. Caudy led the second half charge, with 12 of his 14 points coming in the second half. O’Mara led the Vikings with 15 points. He had one three in each of the first two quarters, then poured in nine points in the fourth quarter. Potter chipped in ten points and Luke Richmond had eight. Concord did just enough at the foul line to hold off the Vikings in the fourth quarter. Jacob Brigham finished with 13 points. He was 7-of-10 at the free throw line, but just 3of-6 in the fourth quarter. Drew Philson added 11 points, knocking down 5-of-7 free throws in the fourth quarter. Jesse Brigham also had 11 points for Concord, and Jesse Wilson led his team with 17 points. Lakewood is now 3-4 overall. The Vikings return to action at Lowell Jan. 4. Call anytime for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-01-10.pdf e7920438c373402c8d9a11965de74960 PDF Text Text DK board breaks millage into two parts D.C. deal is no deal at all Lions lose for first time, in triple-OT See Story on Page 7 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 13 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 2 NEWS BRIEFS Healthy Living Supper Club meets tonight The Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club kicks off 2013 with a presentation on how to fight hunger and maintain a healthful weight Thursday, Jan. 10, at the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall, 888 Terry Lane, Hastings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature health professional Evelyn Kissinger, a lifestyle consultant, registered dietitian, international speaker, author and teacher. Kissinger will discuss how to tame the “hungry gene” to reach and maintain a healthy weight. The club has changed its meeting schedule to the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the group for alwaysfree presentations, food, fellowship and simple solutions for making healthier lifestyle choices. The Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club is an outreach partner of the Barry County B.Healthy Coalition. For more information email hhlsclub@gmail.com or call 269-948-3161. Maiden Voyage performing Sunday Sunday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Hastings will host the second of a five concert series. This week the local group Maiden Voyage will perform. Members of the band are Angie Seeber, Colleen Acker and Melinda Smalley. Each brings her own vocal style to the group, as well as skills on various instruments, such as piano, guitar and percussion. Collectively, they create a blend of vocal harmonies. They will present an hour-long concert of original and popular favorites. The concert is free and open to the public. However, free-will donations will be accepted. First Presbyterian Church is located on M-37 Highway, north of Hastings. Free radon test kits available in January Residents of Barry or Eaton counties may stop by the health department office in Hastings or Charlotte to pick up a free in-home test kit during January. Test kits are limited to one kit per address. Radon is a naturally occurring gas resulting from the radioactive decay of radium, which is found in small amounts in almost every kind of soil and rock. As a gas, radon moves upward through the soil and enters buildings through cracks and openings in the foundation floor or walls. According to a Michigan survey, elevated levels of radon are expected in one out of eight homes. In some counties, up to 45 percent of homes may have radon levels above the EPA recommended limit. The only way to know if a home has elevated radon levels is to test it. To learn more, call or visit the environmental health division of the BarryEaton District Health Department in Hastings at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. (269-945-9516, ext. 5) between 8 a.m. and noon or 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays; or call the MDEQ Indoor Radon Program at 800-RADON GAS (800-723-6642). See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 10, 2013 Hastings school district and teachers reach tentative agreement by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Wednesday, Jan. 9, the day Hastings Area Schools and the Hastings Education Association were scheduled to attend a nonbinding fact-finding session before a state judge, the HEA announced it had a reached a tentative two-year contract agreement with the district. Negotiations began in April 2012 as part of the re-opening of a two-year contract settled in 2011, which allowed re-opening for financial situations. Because the school system ended the previous school year with an audited deficit of $622,607, the district appealed to the HEA to re-open negotiations. However, talks became more heated in September after teachers rejected an “on-schedule” 6 percent salary reduction this fall that their negotiators had tentatively agreed on with the board. The on-schedule reduction, or permanent pay decrease as opposed to a limited-time reduction, became a sticking point, and negotiations entered mediation. The tentative agreement is for two-year contract with a 6 percent off-schedule, or onetime, salary reduction for the 2012-13 school year with one furlough day; which means teachers will each give up the equivalent of one day’s pay over the remaining course of the year. Next year, teachers will take 6 percent salary reduction — 3 percent an onschedule, permanent reduction and 3 percent an off-schedule, one-time reduction. “The teachers are going to continue to ask tough questions and expect answers to how their money is being spent. The community needs to do the same. Everyone needs to be held accountable for the financial future of Hastings Area Schools.” Wendi McCausey, HEA president “Over the course of two years, this offer will save the district over $1 million ($1,080, 859),” said HEA President Wendi McCausey of the compromise that was reached Dec. 20. “Mediation on Dec. 18, did not go well. We felt like we made offers which included everything the board of education asked for and they still came back saying ‘no,’” she said. “The catalyst for getting this TA [tentative agreement[ was [Hastings Area Schools superintendent[ Todd Geerlings taking the lead and calling [HEA negotiator] Tracy George, anxious to make a deal.” “The proposed contract is a compromise for both sides,” said Geerlings. “The teachers have agreed to a salary reduction, which is very difficult for them, but the district has been in dire financial straights, and this will get us in the black; by the end of the year we should have just over $600,000 in the fund balance.” “This [tentative agreement] allows them to completely eliminate their debt and have a fund balance,” said McCausey. Before the tentative agreement was reached, the HEA filed an unfair labor practice lawsuit against the board. As part of the contract agreement, the HEA will withdraw the ULP. McCausey said the HEA is cautiously optimistic. “The teachers have been saying since April 2012 that they have been willing to help. This [tentative agreement] demonstrates that willingness,” she said. “The teachers are giving the district money out of their own wallets and affirming their desire to help in this crisis. We are saying, ‘Here is my wallet. I’m trusting you with the money in it now.’ This is a huge give on our part, being that there is so much distrust between us and the board.” The district now bears the onus to maintain a positive fund balance, make fiscally responsible decisions and seek alternative funding sources, said McCausey. “We are now trusting that these things will be done,” she said. “This is the perfect opportunity for the district to work on rebuilding this trust with the teachers and with the com- munity. “The teachers are going to continue to ask tough questions and expect answers to how their money is being spent. The community needs to do the same,” McCausey said. “Everyone needs to be held accountable for the financial future of Hastings Area Schools.” McCausey said everyone needs to be proactive if the district’s financial struggles are to be resolved. “It will take hard work,” she said, “The worst thing would be for nothing to change and for the district to be right back here in two years. The teachers want to see Hastings Area Schools continue to grow and be a place where parents choose to send their children. “Teachers have many great ideas about how to cut expenses and make better use of financial resources,” said McCausey. “They are in the classrooms every day and know what is needed, what works and what doesn’t.” Geerlings said once the district has settled the contract, it will be time to start looking forward. “It is our goal to start strategic planning in the spring, and we want teachers and community members to be involved in that process,” he said, “We hope there will be more harmony in the district as we work through the strategic planning to get the district moving in a more positive direction.” County tables parks and rec changes to deal with fallout by Doug VanderLaan Editor Meeting in its first official session Tuesday, the newly constituted Barry County Board of Commissioners made quick work of sidestepping a proverbial hand grenade. The board tabled what’s quickly become a controversial proposal to amend the bylaws of its parks and recreation board, primarily in reaction to public comments made at last week’s committee of the whole meeting by Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown. Brown likened the proposed allowance of non-county resident members of the parks and recreation board to make motions — but not to vote — on issues before the board to “letting somebody ... take a hand grenade, wrap it up, and throw it in the middle of a room.” Parks and Recreation Board member Rick Canadian tool and die maker looking to expand in Middleville by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A Canada-based tool and die company called Accurate Machine and Tool Ltd. plans to build a new site in Middleville and hopes to be operational by late summer or early fall. expands. Bodi said he was drawn to West Michigan because one of his company’s largest customers is Bradford White. “Our biggest customer is in Middleville. We’ve been working with them [Bradford See EXPANSION, pg. 8 Moore was on hand Tuesday to defuse the heated rhetoric and point out to commissioners the vital importance of working together on multi-jurisdictional projects that benefit the larger region. “I apologize for not being here last week because of a family emergency,” said Moore during opening public comments, “but, if anyone has questions about the Paul Henry Trail, please see me before things blow up into unfortunate rumors.” Moore used the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, which passes through Barry County and into Eaton County, as an example of just the kind of multi-jurisdictional project that succeeds because of cooperation from individuals and government leaders in several counties. It was precisely that cooperation from Eaton County residents who serve on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board, though, that raised the concern of commissioners last month who questioned the possibility that outside county committee members could vote on revenue recommendation issues that might lead to increased taxes for Barry County residents. At last week’s committee of the whole meeting when Parks and Rec Board Chair Michelle Skedgell presented the set of new amendments, which included the elimination of voting rights for non-county committee members, County Commissioner Ben Geiger asked why the amendments still allowed noncounty committee members to make a motion for a vote. That’s what raised Brown’s ire and the allusion to hand grenades. “Coffee shop mill conversation,” is how Moore termed the reaction in remarks made following Tuesday’s meeting. “People wonder about the way we do things on the parks and rec board and all they have to do is ask me,” said Moore. “I’ve been trying to build this trail system since 1981 and it’s very important in a multi-jurisdictional system like ours to work with our neighbors. It’s just a shame to have so much dissension.” During his public comments Tuesday, Moore told commissioners of a recent proposal he had received to build a trail from Woodland to Lake Odessa that could possibly See FALLOUT, pg. 8 “Our biggest customer is in Middleville. We’ve been working with them [Bradford White] for eight or 10 years, and we believe they are growing and will expand,” Pete Bodi, owner Accurate Machine and Tool Ltd. The expansion is the first move out of Canada for the company. Owner Peter Bodi said he hopes to have between five and 10 employees in the first year and maybe as many as 25 to 30 employees by the third year. The Middleville Village Planning Commission Wednesday night approved a site plan for the company, at 987 Grand Rapids St. It as approximately 2.5 acres on the southeast corner of Crane Road and Grand Rapids Street, formerly the site of Dan Valley Excavating. Two buildings currently occupy the site. Plans are to demolish the westernmost building now and replace it with a 23,000-squarefoot metal and glass block building. A second phase of the project will demolish the second building with an addition built later. Bodi said timing on the second phase in Middleville will depend on how business Saxons beat Bronson to win Lamb The Hastings varsity wrestling team celebrates its championship Saturday at the 51st Annual LH Lamb Invitational at Hastings High School. The Saxons beat runner-up Bronson by seven points to take the title, 200 to 193. Mitchell Sarhatt, Kenny Cross, Jason Slaughter and Nate Pewoski won individual flight titles for the Saxons, and the Hastings team had five runner-up finishes on the day as well. See more inside. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 2 — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — The Hastings Banner BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: J 7 2 M: 8 7 6 2 L: 9 4 K: A K J 5 WEST EAST N: 9 4 M: 10 5 4 3 L: 2 K: Q 10 7 6 4 3 N: Q 5 3 M: J L: A K 10 8 7 6 5 3 K: 8 SOUTH: N: A K 10 8 6 M: A K Q 9 L: Q J K: 9 2 Dealer: West Vulnerable: Both Lead: Pick It Hastings Speedway still holds stories It’s been nearly 50 years since race cars slid through Turn Four at the old Hastings Speedway, but the venerable race track’s secrets still survive in the memories of those who attended and on what’s left of the old quarter-miler just outside of town. Read Saturday’s Reminder to learn what three former race car drivers discovered when they returned to the scene this week. Vermontville man air-lifted after colliding with semi A Vermontville man had to be extricated from his pickup truck and airlifted to a hospital after an accident in near I-94 in Calhoun County Monday. The 32-year-old Vermontville resident, who was not identified by press time, BUSINESS BRIEFS • Pennock Health Services’ Echocardiography Lab has been granted another three-year term of accreditation in echocardiography-adult transthoracic and adult stress by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. Accreditation by the IAC means that Pennock Health Services has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts. The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing high-quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process, including detailed case study review. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations considered relevant by medical experts in the field of echocardiography. • Hastings Mutual Insurance Company recently appointed Kellie M. Haines to the Hastings Mutual Board of Directors. Haines is the president of Axios Inc. in Grand Rapids and has experience in financial management. • Hastings Mutual, which serves six states in the Midwest, was again awarded an A-plus financial strength rating from A.M. Best Company in 2012. Although the rating was affirmed, A.M. Best revised the outlook from stable to negative based on the company’s geographic concentration and corresponding exposure to severe weather-related losses. In spite of less than favorable underwriting results and operating earnings due to storm losses, Hastings Mutual maintains a strong risk-adjusted capital position. The rating NEWS BRIEFS Kellie Haines affirmation reflects the company’s capitalization with moderate underwriting leverage, a conservative investment risk profile and favorable loss reserve development, as well as the five-year operating performance driven by solid investment income. These positive rating factors are derived from the company’s long-standing agency relationships and the company’s adherence to sound operating fundamentals. YOUR ARE INVITED TO THE 2013 INAUGURAL BALL Honoring President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Saturday, the 19th of January, 8:00 in the evening until ? ? ? At the Historic Thomas Jefferson Hall Light food and refreshments will be served. Live music for your dancing pleasure. On this 57th Presidential Inauguration Celebration plan now for an evening celebrating President Obama’s SECOND TERM IN OFFICE. Dress is optional from formal to blue jeans. $10 per person Please join your friends and neighbors for this celebration of Victory! Paid for by the Barry County Democratic Committee, 238 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, MI 49058 77575408 reportedly was heading north when he struck a semi-tractor that was pulling out of the TA Truck Stop on 11 Mile Road just off of the expressway Jan. 7 around 6:35 p.m. According to a press release from the Emmett Township Department of Public Safety, officers arrived to find the pickup lodged under the southbound semi trailer. Both the driver and his 28-year-old girlfriend from Battle Creek needed to be extricated from the vehicle with serious injuries. Four passengers in the back seat, including the girlfriend’s three children and her sister, had minor injuries. The driver was airlifted by AirCare, and the other passengers were transported to Kalamazoo for further medical treatment. The semi driver and passenger were not injured. The road was closed for several hours. Alcohol and drugs may have been a factor in the crash; the investigation continues. continued from front page North East South Pass L 4L ???? West Pass Today’s column shows another example of the opposition using the pre-emptive bid to interfere with the North/South hands. After two passes, East is in a perfect position to preempt with eight diamonds headed by the AL and KL. This is the kind of bid that is a delight for the bidder with the weak hand and a nightmare for the bidder with the strong and powerful hand. With South looking at his hand and 19 high card points and one for length in the spade suit, certainly South knows he must do something. But what should South do? Bid? Pass? Double? These seem to be the three options open to the South player. What bid would you have made as the South player? With both sides vulnerable, South does not need too much from his partner North to make a game in spades. That would be 620 points for their side if it makes. Conversely, South knows that East has eight diamonds for such a bold bid after two passes. That leaves only five cards remaining, with a strong possibility of singletons and doubletons. Setting East with one trick vulnerable would net only 200 points for the North/South team. Setting East with two tricks vulnerable would net 500 points for the North/South team. With a known eight diamonds, that is probably the maximum number of tricks North/South could take. The choice then is to take 500 points and a set, or go for the vulnerable game of 620. What would you do? If you are a regular reader of this column, you know the answer already. Of course, go for the most points that you can get. Bid the 4N and go for the best possible score. If East elects to sacrifice and bids 5L, then double as your second option and hope that you can set the East player for down three and an 800 point bonus on your side of the ledger. As it turns out, the hand was played at a number of tables at 4N while at an equal number of tables the 4L bid was doubled. With a lead of the 3M from the West player, the South player took the trick with the QM. South promptly drew two rounds of trump finding that the QN did not fall. That is one losing trick. The other two losing tricks appear to be the two diamond tricks that East had for her opening bid of 4L. South could have played East for the QN and finessed the Queen, making an overtrick, as the cards lie. When the singleton club in the East hand is taken and East shows out of clubs by never leading them again, South immediately knows where the QK is and can successfully finesse the QK and claim all tricks remaining. South lost two diamond tricks and one spade trick. North/South successfully made a vulnerable game for the top board of 620 points. For those tables that chose to defend and work to defeat the 4L contract doubled, their work was cut out for them. While East has eight certain tricks, and would be down two tricks if the defenders played their cards correctly for a score of 500 points for the North/South team, yet there is danger that South will play one too many spade tricks and set up the QN for East allowing the East player to take nine tricks and only be down one trick for a paltry score of 200. North/South would have been given a bottom score for not having defended well. South must be careful to take the AN, and then switch to the AM, the KM, putting East on lead. Then South must play carefully when East has to lead from her hand. In this way, East will lose one club, one heart, and three spade tricks, down two for a minus 500 points. Still, East/West can be happy if they do go down minus 500 once they know that North/South can make a vulnerable game and 620 points. Isn’t bridge fun? ***** A bridge class called “Eight Conventions You Should Know” will begin on the four Monday mornings in February 2013. Start your New Year’s bridge resolutions today. Organized through the Institute for Learning in Retirement program at the Kellogg Community College Battle Creek campus on Hill Brady Road, this class will provide bridge playing time, bridge instructions, a chance to make new friends, and a chance to improve your bridge game. Call the KCC office for details. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Martin Luther King Day of Service slated The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center is hosting a Martin Luther King Day of Service project for the second year, benefiting local residents in need. The project has two parts. The first is a personal care products drive, a community-wide collection that will take place now through Jan. 21. Bins will be available for drop-off at Buckland Insurance offices in Hastings and Delton and Barry County United Way. Products that will be collected include hotel-size and full-size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, bars of soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and more. The second part is the MLK Day of Service. From 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center will host volunteers at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help fill personal care bags with items that were collected and donated. Organizers hope to complete 200 care packs to be distributed at the Barry County Continuum of Care’s resource connection fair. Anyone interested in volunteering may call the Barry County United Way office, 269-945-4010, or go online to www.bcunitedway.org to get more information on volunteering and local events in need of volunteers. Golf course reverting back to farmland Earlier this week, smoke could be seen rising from the recently sold River Bend Golf Course on West State Road in Hastings. The recreational facility traded hands to new owner Larry Haywood. Haywood is converting the land back to a family farm. Haywood has removed parts of the course irrigation and many trees in order to plow in the spring. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — Page 3 Middleville council wants mountain Chicken fees set in Middleville bike trail marked before final decision by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Before Middleville Village Council members give final approval for a mountain bike trail in Wildwood Trails Park, they want to see exactly where the trail will be created and what, if any, trees would have to be removed. During Tuesday’s meeting, council member Joyce Lutz asked Michael Gormley and members of the Michigan Mountain Bike Association to mark the trail and then guide council members together on a tour of the trail. “I want them to tape the trail so we can all go out there and see exactly where it’s going to be. This map and picture doesn’t really tell us what will happen,” said Lutz. She said she was concerned about tree removal. “There are a lot of trees out there. If you have to cut some, once they’re cut, they’re gone,” she said. “I just don’t think we should allow a trail until we know exactly what’s going to be done. Otherwise I feel like we could get blind-sided.” Wildwood Trails Park is located on Oak Meadow Drive off Town Center Drive in Rolling Oaks Estates, behind the Middle Villa Inn. The park is about 20 acres of wooded, rolling hills, although the western portion is an open natural grassy area. Gormley brought the proposed mountain bike trail to the council a few months ago and has been working with the Michigan Mountain Bike Association for expertise in the trail design and preparation. Council member Phil VanNoord said he’s walked the area and doesn’t think there will be an issue with the bike trail. “There is heavy brush – very heavy brush — and some of that will have to be removed,” he said. Tim Curtis, a trail coordinator for Yankee Springs and a member of the MMBA, said the trail will have to be marked before it’s created anyway, so it’s not really a setback to go out and mark it now for the council members. “We’ll mark the trail, check the grades and plan out the entire trail. Then if it’s okay, we’ll clear the brush,” Curtis told the council. “The MMBA has a good reputation and has put in many trails. “We want to build the trail to be sustainable. No one is going to taking out trees bigger than two inches in diameter. There will be a lot of brush removed, but the plan is to create the trail using the existing landscape and going around the existing trees,” he said. Curtis cautioned that areas will be hard for the council members to walk through because of the heavy underbrush, but said he and others can definitely go out and flag the trail to give a better idea of how it will lay within the center of the park and not interfere with the walking paths already created. The trail is proposed to be about 1.75 miles and will be a one-way trail just wide enough for one bike at a time in most areas. The only place where the trail will intersect with the walking path is at the beginning of both trails at the park entrance. Council members earlier voiced concern about safety for walkers if the trails intersected. An earlier proposal showed several areas where the bike trail would cross the pedestrian trail. That has been revised to eliminate the concerns. Lutz recommended tabling action on the mountain bike trail and then pushed for a vote before any discussion. She said according to Robert’s Rules of Orders, her motion should have simply been voted on without discussion. Council was told, however, that they have not officially adopted Robert’s Rules of Order, so it would be up to council President Charlie Pullen to determine how to proceed. Pullen said he would allow discussion and then allowed the vote. Mike Lytle, Ed Schellinger, and Phil VanNoord voted against tabling the issue while Sue Reyff, Lutz, Shannon Endsley and Pullen voted in favor of tabling until the council can walk the marked site. Hastings Planning Commission discusses formation of joint planning commission by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday evening the Hastings Planning Commission discussed the formation of a joint planning commission for the urban services district, which currently includes the hotel site in Rutland Charter Township on M43/M-37 and the parcel to the east of the site and west of the city limits. The urban services and economic development agreement recently signed by Rutland and the city requires the establishment of a JPC, which would have jurisdiction over property in the urban services district. The JPC would include representatives from Rutland Charter Township and the City of Hastings and possibly from other governmental units involved in the Joint Planning Association, which includes representatives from the city, county, and Rutland and Hastings Charter townships. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the urban services agreement has been placed in escrow until the hotel is hooked up to the city’s sewer and water system. “The sewer main is actually complete. It was completed about a month ago,” Mansfield told the planning commission Monday. “The water main will probably be constructed later this spring, and we’ll probably connect the water main, sometime in May or June, to the hotel. They are still hoping, I think, to have the hotel open in July. “When the hotel connects to the utilities, that’s when the conditional transfer of the hotel site [to the City of Hastings] will occur,” he said. “When that happens, we’ve agreed with Rutland township that we will implement, we will continue to use their zoning regulations for that site.” Mansfield said that only areas that are conditionally transferred to the city would come under the city’s zoning jurisdiction. Currently, that is limited to the hotel site, although the other parcel would be included when it is hooked up to utilities or at the end of three years, when it also would be conditionally transferred to the city. “On top of that, the urban services agreement requires that a joint planning commission be formed and that that joint planning commission have planning authority for the area that is conditionally transferred. So, again, it is only the hotel site,” he said, adding that the city is required to create a zoning map for the area in question as soon as reasonably possible. “That could take several months,” he said. “It would be better if it could happen simultaneously. We could be preparing the ordinance and have it waiting for that conditional transfer to occur and then implement that ordinance.” Mansfield said the zoning in the area could be very similar to what is in the city’s B-2 zoning district but may include some compo- nent of Rutland township’s zoning. “So, we have to have this entire discussion about what we want to have that zoning regulation, that zoning district, look like,” he said. “This is all very good stuff because we are also talking about having compatible zoning ordinances along the entire West State Street corridor. It gives us the opportunity to look at where we have differences between the jurisdictions, and smooth those differences out.” The City of Hastings and Rutland township board will schedule a joint informational meeting in the near future to review and discuss the JPC and its jurisdiction. In other business, the commission: • Unanimously approved a motion giving its annual approval of the Hastings Comprehensive Community Plan established in 2007 and recommendation that the Hastings City Council do the same. • Heard and discussed a proposed amendments to the B-2 zoning district, [the business district west of downtown on M-43/M-37], and building design standards for new construction in the same area. Hastings City Planner, Tim Johnson, prepared the proposals discussed and will update them, based on commissioner comments, for further consideration and discussion the February planning commission meeting. • Discussed zoning additional areas in the JPA for industrial and light industrial development. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Finally, chickens can come home to roost in Middleville. After nearly a year of discussion and public hearings, the village council ended the debate Tuesday night by setting fees for permits for people wanting to raise chickens. Permit fees will be $35 for the initial permit and $15 for an annual renewal. The fees were initially suggested at $50 for the initial permit, but some council members said that was too high. Zoning Administrator Catherine Getty said she reviewed her recommendation and said probably a $35 fee would cover most of her time to inspect sites and make sure all provisions are being met. The council opted to allow chickens with several restrictions, including the size and distance of the shelter for the chickens, setbacks from rear and side yards and other regulations. The permit allows only up to four hens per property and no roosters will be allowed. Council member Shannon Endsley said she doesn’t think it’s fair to make chicken owners pay a permit fee at all. “Why are we singling them out? We don’t charge for people who have dogs they keep outside. I think it’s very unfair for the people who have chickens. When are we going to start charging for dogs?” she asked. The village currently does not have any ordinance regulations for dog permits. Endsley said she doesn’t think anyone should have to pay a fee for pets. “I shouldn’t have to pay to have a pet on my own property,” she said. Endsley, Mike Lytle and Ed Schellinger all voted against the proposed fees. Lytle and Schellinger voted against allowing chickens in the village at all. Schellinger said he hopes the zoning administrator and the village staff keep a close eye on people who have chickens and make sure they remain in compliance even after they’ve received their initial permit. Start the New Year with a personalized Photo Calendar! •Wall Calendars •Desk Calendars •Specialty Calendars Filled with your special dates like birthdays, anniversaries & special events! 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Interested citizens may congregate in the library’s second floor community room from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., until Jan. 23 to hear experts speak on topics, such as turning oppression into opportunity the immigration debate feeding the world and the future of farming inside Washington, D.C.; and inaugural addresses in American history. For more information on the January Series, go to www.calvin.edu/january. • Business Cards • Greeting Cards • Big Prints & Posters • Folding & Laminating • Custom Rubber Stamps • Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 4 — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Fiscal cliff bill turns out to be no deal at all Northern layer Just enough snow fell by Thursday, Jan. 3, to highlight the contours of a field along North Charlton Park Road in Hastings Charter Township. Falling snow that morning added a veil over the landscape. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Music ensemble Do you recognize these folks or know why this photo was taken? It may have been a local band competition. The two men seated appear to be Art Steward (left) and Herb Moyer, music teachers at Hastings High School. The young lady has a ribbon that says “Official,” and the man standing is wearing a jacket with an emblem bearing the words “Nashville, W.K. Kellogg, Band.” He is holding a paper that says “Adjudicator’s Comments.” While many of the photographs that have appeared in this section were taken by Barth Studios in the 1950s, this was taken by Whites Photo Service, Leach Lake, Route 3, Hastings, likely making it from the 1960s. What more can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. What do you Fred Wurm of Hastings recognized Robert and Ruth Klevorn, owners of KB Supply in downtown Hastings (about where King’s Appliances is today), in last week’s photo. He did not know the woman on the left. The Klevorns co-owned the business with “Woody” and Marie Bachelder, Wurm said, and suggested the photo was taken in 1954 or earlier. Joyce Levengood said she thought the man pictured among several open ladders in the Dec. 27 Banner might be her late husband, Clark Levengood, who served as a business manager for Hastings Area Schools in the early 1960s. She said the photo may have been taken when the district was remodeling one of its buildings. think? What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Last week’s question: Had enough football yet? The big game is set for Monday night ... who’s your pick? 38 % Alabama 62 % Notre Dame MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. For this week: If you’re a working American, your paycheck dropped last week by 2 percent, thanks to the fiscal cliff legislation. Do you feel satisfied doing your part to build a sound economy? q q YES NO Last week, Congress debated late into the night trying to avert another series of hurdles in the race to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” Legislation was necessary due to the agreement Congressional leaders made over 17 months ago with the president when they were at odds over raising the debt ceiling. The deal was supposed to force the administration and Congress to find common ground on program cuts that were supposed to go into effect Jan. 1. The compromise bill passed last week only put off for another day the real work that must be done. Not only did the legislation avert the underlying issues plaguing our country, it was filled with ‘pork’ for special interest groups. Even after President Obama ridiculed Republicans for their position on spending, he supported a bill that, not only raised payroll taxes immediately for every working American, it was also filled with tax benefits for the wealthiest of Americans. Hidden in the legislation that supposedly kept us from going over the fiscal cliff by raising taxes on all working Americans and on individuals making more than $400,000 a year was a list of these “rider” provisions reported in a major daily newspaper: • Section 312: Extends the “seven-year recovery period for motorsports entertainment complex property.” This loophole extends a tax break for any developer, professional sports franchise or investment firm that builds an arena or major sporting facility. Cost to taxpayers: Between $43 and $46 million over the next two years. • Section 306: Provides tax credits to corporations that own and operate railroads, such as Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett owns so many railroads, he and his fund had to sell 9.6 million shares of Union Pacific railroad and 1.9 million shares of Norfolk Southern railroad, in order to purchase Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad without being declared an illegal monopoly. Cost to taxpayers: $165 to $331 million. • Section 317: Extends special expensing rules for certain “film and television productions” — in other words, Hollywood studios. Cost to taxpayers: Between $75 and $266 million annually. • Section 307 and Section 316: Pays mining corporations to buy safety equipment and offer safety training for its workers. Cost to taxpayers: Yet to be determined. • Section 328: What would a “bipartisan bill” be without a section giving money to Goldman Sachs? This section extends “taxexempt financing for the New York Liberty Zone.” After the Sept. 11 attacks on New York City 12 years ago, Congress approved funding to help companies located in the destroyed twin towers and other affected buildings relocate to new offices. More than a decade later, taxpayers are still funding the corporate high-rises and penthouses of financial giants like Bank of America. Goldman Sachs alone has reportedly received over $1.6 billion just from this one program. Cost to taxpayers: Yet to be determined. • Section 322: Extends the “Active Financing Exception to Subpart F.” Even the bill itself describes this loophole as a “strangely worded provision.” It provides tax breaks and loopholes for the richest corporations in the world. Designed to eliminate the taxes that banks and other mega-corporations pay on profits from loans they make from their massive wealth reserves, critics have long complained that this corporate welfare program is one of the many federal government subsidies that pays American companies like General Electric, Caterpillar and JP Morgan to move American jobs overseas. Those are three of the biggest lobbyists for the extension of this tax break. Cost to taxpayers: $9 billion. • Section 323: Extends “look-through treatment of payments between related CFCs [controlled foreign corporations] under foreign personal holding company income rules.” Called a “gibberish-sounding provision” in the bill, it is championed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In reality, this is a loophole that allows U.S. corporations to earn profits on foreign investments and foreign subsidiaries without paying taxes on them. This is another corporate welfare program that critics argue is paying U.S. companies to send American jobs overseas. Cost to taxpayers: $750 million annually. • Tax break for depreciation and for research and development: No section number is provided for this loophole, but this part reportedly extends a well liked, but expensive tax credit. These tax credits reimburse corporations for their research and development costs, as well as depreciation costs on certain items. Cost to taxpayers: $4 billion annually for research and development; $55 billion annually for depreciation credits. The last Democratic president, Bill Clinton, faced a similar problem early in his administration, but he chose to listen to the experts around him and went in a different direction than the current president. When Clinton stepped to the podium after receiving the oath of office in 1992, he told the nation that we must invest in our people and in jobs for the future while, at the same time, cutting our massive debt. “It will not be easy, it will require sacrifice,” said Clinton, “but it can be done and done fairly.” Experts at that time told Clinton that, if he expected to get anything done during his presidency, he must deal with the deficit first or nothing else would matter. Since coming to office, President Obama has talked about the deficit and continues to hammer Republican leaders over a plan to deal with it, yet the real work is put off for another day. As another year came to an end last week, Congressional leaders and the president argued over the fiscal cliff and a road map to deal with increased taxes and meaningful deficit reduction. Yet, they signed a bill that adds more debt and sets the stage for even more confrontation in the coming months. In the wee hours of the new year, Congress passed the so-called fiscal cliff legislation of over 150 pages — with the payoffs described above — that was intended to set the stage for deficit reduction. An illustration Sunday morning on NBC’s “Meet the Press” program demonstrated that the feds plan to collect approximately $2.4 trillion in revenues to be used against $3.8 trillion in spending. That leaves us with a deficit of approximately $1.4 trillion. In simpler terms, think of it as if you had an income of $24,000 but spent an average of $38,000 per year, putting the rest, $14,000, on your credit card. It doesn’t take an accountant to realize that you wouldn’t be able to continue to do this very long before your house of cards would come tumbling down. Yet, Congress continues to spend without a valid plan to get our financial house in order. When Clinton named Robert E. Rubin to be his treasury secretary, Rubin told the president that, “if the country doesn’t get its arms around this economic problem, it will enter a steady, long-term, maybe permanent, decline.” Rubin was a multimillionaire investment banking executive who realized the need for deficit reduction. In one of my columns last year, I included comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan during a meeting he had with Clinton before Clinton took office. “The federal deficit is so high and unstable,” said Greenspan, “that the traditional argument with deficit spending and increasing jobs does not hold.” Greenspan counseled the new president that addressing the long-term deficit was essential and that, as a practical matter, it was impossible to jump-start the economy with a short-term stimulus package as Clinton had suggested during his presidential campaign. “Deficits are such a threat to America’s future,” said Greenspan, “that higher taxes in the name of deficit reduction just might be worth it.” In the months following, Clinton realized that he had to build bipartisan support for deficit reduction or economic growth wouldn’t be possible. Now here we are, more than 20 years later, again debating the importance of getting our deficits under control. It’s been suggested that by the time Obama leaves office our national debt could be in excess of $21 trillion. When Clinton left office, he was able to announce that the country’s economy was not only strong but that, for the first time in decades, the nation had not only a balanced budget but a projected surplus, as well. To do it, Clinton was forced to work with a Congress that, for the first time since the 1950s, was in the hands of the Republicans in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Clinton worked with Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich on Gingrich’s “Contract with America,” calling for congressional reforms to improve fiscal reasonability, pass anti-crime legislation, implement welfare reform and strengthen our country’s national security. In contrast, last week, Congress and the president agreed on a bill that does nothing to solve our fiscal crisis and puts off implementing any spending cuts to deal with the root problem for two months. So, not only will Congress and the president have to deal with spending cuts, getting a deal to raise the debt ceiling will be added to the debate. If American taxpayers expect any meaningful legislation to get done in the future, we must call for a national referendum against pork barrel spending by requiring all legislation to be free of add-ons that have nothing to do with the intent of the original legislation. This might be the formula we need to clean up the mess we’ve got ourselves into. If we expect to solve this crisis, it’s time that the president takes the lead, as Clinton did in his second term when Republicans controlled both houses, to find a way to work together to solve America’s problems before it’s too late. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Protecting ‘the most beautiful place in America’ continues To the editor: In the waning days of the 112th Congress, the Senate approved a bill I’ve been fighting to pass to protect more than 35,000 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The bill was introduced almost two years ago and made its way through a committee hearing and then a committee vote, and finally was considered by the full Senate. The House of Representatives failed to take up the bill, but Senate passage makes me optimistic we can push this important legislation across the finish line in the incoming Congress. Senate passage was the result of years of effort by concerned citizens and community groups, local officials, the business community and the National Park Service. I’ve introduced the bill along with Sen. Debbie Stabenow in the past two Congresses to establish a wilderness area that better protects precious natural habitat while improving access to areas with recreation opportunities or historic resources. If you haven’t visited this Michigan jewel, it’s a must-see. Stretching for 35 miles along the northern Lower Peninsula’s Lake Michigan shore, the park features towering ancient sand dunes that are the products of wind, wave and ice action over thousands of years, and are truly one of nature’s great masterworks. Just last year, ABC’s “Good Morning America” named Sleeping Bear Dunes the most beautiful place in America. The lakeshore park, which encompasses more than 70,000 acres, also protects and interprets an extraordinary history of Native Americans, early pioneers, farmsteads and maritime activities. Unfortunately, because a requirement included in a 1982 law directs the National Park Service to manage significant portions of the park as wilderness, the public cannot access some roadways and historic areas. These areas include county roads and other areas the local community did not believe should be managed as wilderness. Over a period of many years, the commu- nity and the National Park Service worked to revise the park’s management plan, including a new wilderness proposal, to preserve both precious habitat and public access. Our legislation excludes these features from the wilderness designation to ensure that access, recreation and historic preservation are balanced at the lakeshore, reflecting community input. The wilderness designation in our bill redefines the areas that should be managed as wilderness to reflect a balanced approach to conservation, recreation and historic preservation, which are all important goals of this lakeshore. The wilderness areas are undeveloped and possess significant and valuable natural characteristics. In contrast, developed county roads and state highways, boat launches and many historical structures have all been excluded from the wilderness designation to maintain access and recreational opportunities and ensure preservation and interpretation of historical resources. Hunting, fishing, trail use and camping at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore would continue. Motor boats would still be allowed offshore of the dunes and allowed to beach in areas adjacent to the wilderness area. The Senate passed the bill in late December. Rep. Bill Huizenga introduced companion legislation in the House that had the bipartisan support of the Michigan delegation, and we were hopeful the House would act before the end of the 112th Congress Jan. 3 and send the bill to President Obama. Unfortunately, the House failed to take it up, which means that the bill expires. We plan to reintroduce the bill in the 113th Congress, and Senate passage makes me optimistic that we can pass this important legislation in both chambers to ensure that the woods, waters and beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes will remain unspoiled for countless generations to enjoy. Carl Levin, Senior U.S. senator from Michigan Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Home builders group forecasts increased home construction in 2013 Seven Michigan sites added to National Register of Historic Places The Home Builders Association of Michigan is forecasting that single-family home construction in 2013 will increase by 39 percent over 2012 levels. HBA Michigan attributes the positive forecast to a stronger Michigan economy and state legislation aimed at stimulating the housing industry. “With record low new-home production for the past several years, pent-up demand is finally beginning to burst through in the marketplace,” said Robert Filka, CEO of HBA Michigan. “When combined with positive tax and regulatory changes that will encourage more investment, our outlook is more optimistic than it’s been in nearly a decade.” The number of single-family home permits recorded year-to-date in Michigan was up 36 percent through the end of October 2012. Those are the latest numbers available from the U.S. Census Bureau. Current projections are for some 10,000 single-family home permits to be issued in Michigan for all of 2012. Looking ahead at single-family home permits in 2013 – and assuming a reasonable solution to the looming US “fiscal cliff” negotiations – Michigan HBA forecasts 13,928 permits to be issued in the coming year. In addition to stronger economic factors, Filka said the housing industry will benefit by a new law that reduces the tax on new inventory homes constructed by homebuilders. The Home Builders Association of Michigan is a professional trade association comprised of 27 local homebuilder associations around the state and their builder, subcontractor and supplier members. The State Historic Preservation Office, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, announced Jan. 3 the Williamston Downtown Historic District and the Hanover High School Complex among Seven properties and historic districts in Michigan have recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s list of historic and archaeological sites worthy of preservation. The most recent listings include: • Center Avenue Neighborhood Historic District, Bay City. • Upper Twin Falls Bridge over the Menominee River, in Breitung Township, Dickinson County, and the Town of Florence, Florence County, Wisc. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 10 — January Series presents Peter Diamandis, “Abundance: The Future Is Better than You Think,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Movie Memories enjoys “Kathleen” with Shirley Temple, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 — preschool story time listens to stories about “mitten weather;” January Series presents Capt. Scott Smiley, “Hope Unseen,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; teen video game tournament, round 1, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 — January Series presents Jeff Van Duzer, “Why Business Matters to God,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; computer classes tackle e-readers, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 — toddler story time listens to stories about dragons, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; January Series presents Rebecca Skloot, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 — January Series presents Cokie Roberts, “An Insider’s View of Washington, D.C.,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; teen advisory board meets, 3:45 to 5 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. • Williamston Downtown Historic District. • Hanover High School Complex, Jackson County. • Benjamin and Maria (Ogden) Drake Farmstead, Oshtemo Charter Township, Kalamazoo County. • Grand Rapids Storage and Van Company Building, Kent County. • Boyne City Central Historic District, Charlevoix County. In addition to the seven new listings, the Grand Circus Park Historic District designation was updated to provide for buildings built or renovated during the period 1930 to 1962. This will allow for the preservation of structures representing significant Modern design. Michigan has more than 1,600 listings in the National Register of Historic Places, including some 250 districts made up of more than 20,000 properties. For information on the National Register of Historic Places and other programs of the State Historic Preservation Office, visit www.michigan.gov/shpo or call 517-3731630. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN People receiving Social Security and SSI get ‘raise’ in 2013 by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We can expect to see a number of changes in this new year, and Social Security is no exception. In 2013, people who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments will see their benefits increase. All Social Security and SSI payments will receive a 1.7 percent cost-of-living increase. The average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker in 2013 is $1,261 (up from $1,240 in 2012), and the average monthly Social Security benefit for a disabled worker in 2013 is $1,132 (up from $1,113 in 2012). These changes were reflected in SSI payments dated Dec. 31, 2012 and Social Security payments dated in January 2013. For people who receive SSI, the maximum federal payment amount has risen to $710 (up from $698). Other Social Security changes in 2013 are worth noting. For example, a worker pays Social Security tax on up to $113,700 of annual income (up from $110,100 in 2012). A worker earns one credit after paying taxes on $1,160 in earnings in 2013 (up from $1,130). As always, a worker may earn a maximum of four credits each year and a person generally needs 40 credits (or 10 years of work) to be eligible for retirement benefits. To learn more about these and other changes for 2013, visit the Social Security website at www.socialsecurity.gov, and read the fact sheet about the changes at www.socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice/factsheets/colafacts2013.htm. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Fracking News The international gas rush is on. In 1998 Mitchell Energy was the first to successfully bore horizontally and fracture shale using the “slickwater” method, it was in the Barnett shale of Texas. This was the birth of “unconventional gas” extraction that we call fracking. It is changing things worldwide. This does not compare with the old vertical fracking of limestone. The slickwater fracture is 2 to 7 million gallons of our fresh water mixed with methanol, ethylene glycol, diesel, naphthalene, xylene, hydrogen chloride, toluene, ethylbenzene, diethanolamine, formaldehyde, thiourea, benzyl chloride, benzene,……and much more according to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 2011. This unconventional gas drilling in Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and now Michigan has yielded huge amounts of natural gas. Large multi-national corporations are beginning to build export terminals. The Pittsburgh Tribune reports 20 terminals have been Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Vol. 4 applied for with the first one approved. It is partly owned by Singapore and will export 2 billion cubic feet a day to companies in South Korea, India, Spain, and Britain. The American gas will be purchased and frozen to -260F for $7.00 per million BTUs then sold for up to $17.00 overseas. In contrast with China and OPEC free trade prohibits tariffs and the profits will be kept off shore. We the citizens of Barry County are not going to benefit from our public lands and waters being raped and polluted by this dirty process. Why do our officials keep saying it has been done for 50 years? MLAWD has filed suit to stop this misuse of our public lands in Barry and Allegan County. We have filed with the IRS to become a 501c3 tax exempt organization and we can now accept tax deductible contributions. Our legal fees are going to be huge we need your financial support. Please join us and help protect our green areas. Together we can do this! MLAWD P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: www.milawdefense.org 77575289 U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. State News Roundup �Page 6 — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77575283 Worship Together Area Obituaries ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for PreK-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Jan. 13 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Jan. 13 - Noisy Offering for Love, Inc.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Jan. 14 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 - Congregation Council 7 p.m.. Jan. 16 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m. Jan. 17 - Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Vickie Lu Root/Lynd HASTINGS, MI - Richard Charles Hinckley Jr., age 61, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 4, 2013, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 2, 1951 in Hastings, the son of Richard C. and Ruth Ellen (Hawkins) Hinckley Sr. Richard received his GED from the Hastings Adult Education program. He married Mary Cwik on October 30, 1971. Richard worked at a canning factory, and a machine shop in Lake Odessa. He also held various odd jobs while also working on the farm. Richard’s interests included watching wrestling, NASCAR (favorite driver was Jimmy Johnson), playing cards, word search, fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Richard enjoyed watching his grandkids grow and loved spending time with them as well. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Charles and Ruth Ellen Hinckley Sr.; brothers, Bobby Hinckley and Dennis Hinckley. Richard is survived by his wife, Mary Hinckley; daughter, Sue (Myerel) Kidder; sons, Timmy Hinckley and Joey Hinckley, all of Hastings; grandkids, Michelle Kidder, Lucus Kidder and Justin Kidder; siblings, Ann Hoffman of Hastings, Sandy Windes of Hastings, Judy (Ben) Martz of Freeport, Luke Hinckley of Hastings, Billy (Tressa) Hinckley of Battle Creek, Lucy Tobias of Florida and many nieces and nephews. Richard was loved by his family and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank Carl Smith of Tom's Market and his family for helping out in a big way. Respecting Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Confessions of Truth Ministries (former Wesleyan Church) Hanover St., Hastings, with Pastor Sandy Woodmansee, officiating. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Sheryl Ann Curtis, age 66, of Hastings, passed away January 7, 2013, at home with family by her side. She was born January 1, 1947, in Hastings, the daughter of Gerald B. and Ardeth E. (Williams) Garrison. Sheryl attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1965. She married Chip Curtis on November 23, 1966, which later ended in divorce. Sheryl worked for Lescoa in Middleville until retirement in 1999. She enjoyed gardening, reading, jigsaw puzzles, her truck, and garage sales. Sheryl volunteered at Thornapple Valley Church. She also participated annually in the Relay for Life. Sheryl was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Garrison; mother, Ardeth Nagel; and brother, Michael Garrison. Sheryl is survived by her son, Ben and Deb Curtis of Hastings; daughter, Renee and Rod Snore of Hastings; six grandchildren, Jessica (Andrew) Mepham, Nick (Megan) Curtis, Blake (Brandi) Curtis, Shane Madden, Chase Snore and Chelsea Snore; two great grandchildren, Aubree Curtis and Gabriel Mepham; significant other, Neil Endsley; sister, Linda Pelak and three brothers, Mike Nagel, Mark Nagel and Mitch Nagel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts, 1755 Abbey Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 at noon at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, with a visitation being held one hour prior to service time from 11 a.m. until noon. Cathy Peters will be officiating the service. Interment will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. NASHVILLE, MI - Vickie Lu Root/Lynd, age 48, of Nashville, passed away January 7, 2013 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born July 15, 1964 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Arthur Lynd and Sandra (Tuttle) Breitner. Vickie attended school in Hastings. She held various factory jobs and worked as a bartender for several years before becoming disabled from medical illness. Vickie’s interests included crocheting, decorating cakes, playing bingo and visiting numerous casinos. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Vickie attended Quimby United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Lynd; grandparents, Lucinda and Chester Lynd and Cloyce and Leona Tutttle; and sister, MaryAnn Forster. Vickie is survived by her daughters, Amy (Gary) Jackson of Lake Odessa, Jamie Heath and fiancé Richard Fox of Grand Rapids; Sandra and Sophia Smith of Hastings; mother and father, Sandra and James Breitner of Hastings; brothers, Allan (Carolyn) Lynd of Union City, Warren (Christina) Smith of Texas, Brian Smith of Hastings, Marty Breitner of Hastings, Art Lynd of Battle Creek, Doug Lynd of Battle Creek; sisters, Brenda Smith of Louisiana, Lisa Morales of Wisconsin, Elane Lynd-Campos of Holland, Lee Lynd of Battle Creek, Vickie Vining of Hastings, Janice Parsons of Oregon, Sue Gentry of Hastings; grandsons, Ezekeial and Xzavier Bunnell of Grand Rapids and many aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings at 4:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help cover final expenses. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbach funeralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message to the family. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Sheryl Ann Curtis HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Richard Charles Hinckley Jr. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Anton “Tony” Turkal Carol J. Pestka NASHVILLE, MI - Carol J. Pestka, age 72, of Nashville passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Eaton Community Palliative Care, in Charlotte. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 with Pastor Deano Lamphere officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Hastings Township Cemetery. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. HUDSON, FL - Anton “Tony” Turkal, age 95, of Hudson, FL, passed away on December 27, 2012. He was born in Bessemer, MI, on August 1, 1917. Tony attended Iowa State Teachers College for his teaching degree and the University of Michigan for his masters degree. He was in the army during WWII in the military police. After leaving the service he joined the Hastings High School staff in 1945. He was a teacher and a coach until his retirement in 1981. Tony married Virginia Riedel in 1944. He was preceded in death by Virginia; his parents; two sisters and three brothers. Tony is survived by a brother, Mike, of Bessemer; son, Steve (Barb); daughter, Sue Ferguson (Mike); four grandchildren, Amy Bowman (Trent), Jennifer Turkal, Matt Ferguson, Katie Ferguson, and two great grandchildren, Alexis Ferguson and Zachary Bowman. A graveside interment will take place in the spring at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials should be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — Page 7 Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. at the freight house for a program on telephones and the two rival companies that operated in Lake Odessa in the early years of the village. John Waite will present the program. There will be time for the audience to share stories of the early phone systems, incidents from the party line and Hello, Central stories. Refreshments will be served. Visitors and guests are welcome. Saturday, Jan. 12, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet, with new president Lori Fox presiding. Discussions, library research, fellowship and refreshments will add to the meeting. The library will be open until 5 p.m. Looking ahead, the local historical society will host the annual quilt and textile exhibit the weekend of Jan. 26 and 27. Get out that heirloom quilt or coverlet and plan to exhibit it that weekend. The quilt may be tattered and worn, but it could be a good example of the needlework of a grandmother in the 1890s or earlier, or it can be a quilt made just last year. Wall hangings, table runners, crocheted or knitted pieces and needlepoint are all welcome. Dean and Jean Hyde, in company with her sisters Colleen Kelly and Husband James and Bonnie Walthorn, attended the Saturday memorial service at the United Methodist Church in Carson City for their cousin Dona Ranger who died in December at age 94. There has been much more railroad activity in recent days. Four refrigerator cars on the siding of Twin City Foods are waiting to be filled. Also the double track alongside has had two pieces of equipment used for repair and reconstruction of tracks, waiting to be used. The elevator siding has two carloads of cotton seed, as well. One is being unloaded onto waiting semi-trucks for dairy cattle feed. With a January thaw promised this week, homeowners should be able to get those lastminute jobs done outside, such as picking up branches from the lawn, taking down some Christmas lights, and scraping the sidewalks. Then we can hunker down, expecting winter to return with full vengeance. A recent article stated that Quebec maple syrup producers have noted that early seasons are now common. A check with local producers gave the same observation. Last year’s sap run began Feb. 1, a month early. Investment mistakes to watch for … at different stages of life As an investor, how can you avoid making mistakes? It’s not always easy, because investing can be full of potential pitfalls. But if you know what the most common mistakes are at different stages of an investor’s life, you may have a better chance of avoiding these costly errors. Let’s take a look at some investment mistakes you’ll want to avoid when you’re young, when you’re in mid-career, when you’re nearing retirement and when you’ve just retired. When you’re young … Mistake: Investing too conservatively (or not at all) — If you’re just entering the working world, you may not have a lot of money with which to invest. But don’t wait until your income grows — putting away even a small amount each month can prove quite helpful. Additionally, don’t make the mistake of investing primarily in short-term vehicles that may preserve your principal but offer little in the way of growth potential. Instead, position your portfolio for growth. Of course, stock prices will always fluctuate, but you potentially have decades to overcome these shortterm declines. Since this money is for retirement, your focus should be on the long term — and it’s impossible to reach long-term goals with short-term, highly conservative investments. When you’re in mid-career … Mistake: Putting insufficient funds into your retirement accounts — At this stage of your life, your earning power may well have increased substantially. As a result, you should have more money available to invest for the future — specifically, you may now be able to “max out” on your IRA and still boost your contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). These retirement accounts offer tax advantages that you may not receive in ordinary savings and investment accounts. Try to put more money into these retirement accounts every time your salary goes up. When you’re nearing retirement … Mistake: Not having balance in your investment portfolio — When they’re within just a few years of retirement, some people may go to extremes, either investing too aggressively to try to make up for lost time or too conservatively in an attempt to avoid 07618357 Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 77575298 77575375 77575292 77575295 EDWARD JONES potential declines. Both these strategies could be risky. So as you near retirement, seek to balance your portfolio. This could mean shifting some of your investment dollars into fixed-income vehicles to provide for your current income needs while still owning stocks that provide the growth potential to help keep up with inflation in your retirement years. When you’ve just retired … Mistake: Failing to determine an appropriate withdrawal rate — Upon reaching retirement, you will need to carefully manage the money you’ve accumulated in your IRA, 401(k) and all other investment accounts. Obviously, your chief concern is outliving your money, so you’ll need to determine how much you can withdraw each year. To arrive at this figure, take into account your current age, your projected longevity, the amount of money you’ve saved and the estimated rate of return you’re getting from your investments. This type of calculation is complex, so you may want to consult with a financial professional. By avoiding these errors, you can help ensure that, at each stage of your life, you’re doing what you can to keep making progress toward your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 32.14 +.70 AT&T 34.35 +.64 BP PLC 43.40 +1.76 CMS Energy Corp 24.76 +.38 Coca-Cola Co 37.04 +.79 Eaton 55.02 +.84 Family Dollar Stores 57.32 -6.09 Fifth Third Bancorp 15.44 +.24 Flowserve CP 155.03 +8.23 Ford Motor Co. 13.35 +.40 General Mills 41.27 +.65 General Motors 29.37 +.54 Intel Corp. 21.09 +.47 Kellogg Co. 56.85 +1.00 McDonald’s Corp 90.94 +2.73 Pfizer Inc. 26.02 +.94 Perrigo Co. 108.86 +4.83 Ralcorp 89.76 +.11 Sears Holding 40.16 -1.20 Spartan Motors 5.15 +.23 Spartan Stores 15.37 +.01 Stryker 56.97 +2.15 TCF Financial 12.73 +.58 Walmart Stores 68.59 +.36 Gold $1,659.40 -13.06 Silver $30.32 unchanged Dow Jones Average 13,328 +224 Volume on NYSE 651M +29M Delton Kellogg board opts for two-question millage by David DeDecker Staff Writer In a special meeting Friday evening, Jan. 4, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education voted unanimously to split the May millage proposal into two parts. One millage proposal will ask for $11 million to upgrade technology, classrooms and make the school buildings more energy-efficient. The second proposal, totaling $3.3 million, will focus on upgrading the district’s athletic facilities, including new concessions and bathrooms at the football field, renovating the track and building auxiliary gym with fitness center. The millage proposal committee worked for months with consultants researching school system needs and residents’ preferences. The wish list totaled more than $24 million, and the committee worked to whittle the proposal down to $14.3 million. Concerns arose about asking the community to support such a large package and the danger of students losing funding for essential technology tools. School Superintendent Paul Blacken said the board and committee did not want to sacrifice the technology, safety features and operational savings by combining everything into one large proposal. At the regular December board meeting, the issue was tabled due to members differing on whether to approach the new millage as one question or two. President Andy Stoneburner said he had struggled with the issue for many weeks. “I have a hard time seeing this as one question passing,” said Stoneburner. “I think in the area of the community I am in, they will look at this list and there is something on this list for everyone, but there is also things to tick people off. In order for me to support this, the athletic portion would need to be split off into a second question.” Outgoing Vice President Paul Hughes said he agreed with Stoneburner. “The people I have talked to are all for the new technology and anything to help the kids,” said Hughes. “When they see the athletic part they say, ‘What’s all this for? What’s wrong with what we have?’ They just want a choice. If the work is done, there should be no problem getting a second question passed. But, we don’t want to lose everything. We have to have the computers, and that’s what I am for, that’s how I look at it.” The next regular board meeting will be Monday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in the elementary school. Newborn Babies Harper Whitlee, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29, 2012 at 12:52 a.m. to Richard and Susan Suntken of Sunfield. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Noah James, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28, 2012 at 7:57 a.m. to Heather Patrick and Jim Woodrick of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. **** Maeleigh Kay-Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 27, 2012 at 2:12 p.m. to Tiphany Taylor and Nate Hedges of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Faith Kenna, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 27, 2012 at 11:49 a.m. to Arbutus Friend of Hastings and Skyler Friend of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Meredith Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 26, 2012 at 3:36 a.m. to Kourtney and Josh Kendall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Barry County 77575304 77575301 LOCAL Rural Task Force A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 pm for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the planning and allocation of rural Federal Aid funds, for rural Federal Aid routes in Barry County and transit systems for FY 2013 - 2017. The meeting will be held in the Barry County Road Commission at the following location: 1725 West M-43 Highway; Hastings, MI 49058. Additional information for this meeting can be found at www.KATSmpo.org. In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) distributes Federal Aid money to local agencies. A LOCAL Task Force for roads within the county, cities, and villages prioritizes projects. Roads eligible should be listed as a major collector or higher. The LOCAL Task Force is made up of representatives of Barry County townships, cities and villages. In addition to road and bridge projects, projects involving mass transportation and non-motorized transportation may be considered. Questions regarding this meeting can be directed to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, at (269) 343-0766 or through e-mail at info@katsmpo.org. 77575394 �Page 8 — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — The Hastings Banner EXPANSION, continued from page 1 White] for eight or 10 years, and we believe they are growing and will expand,” said Bodi. Bodi said his company has talked about expanding in the United States for several years. “The conditions, timing — everything just seems to be right now,” he said. He said his company also has other Michigan customers and hopes a presence in West Michigan will renew some old relationships with former customers. Bodi added that there is a great market not only in Michigan, but also in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. “We really like West Michigan, and we’re very excited about this expansion. Everyone I’ve dealt with in West Michigan is very professional and straightforward,” said Bodi. He also said he’s impressed with the skilled workforce available. Bodi said the project is still contingent upon financing that is still being worked out. Steve Witte with Nederveld and Associates presented plans for the site and told planning commissioners most of the existing landscaping will remain in place. Additionally, he said lighting plans will be worked out with the village zoning administrator. Witte asked the planning commission to COURT NEWS Cory Roy-Don Merica, 30, of Hastings was sentenced Jan. 2 in Barry County Circuit Court for breaking and entering a building with intent. Judge Amy McDowell ordered him to serve 90 days in jail, with credit for two days served. Merica must pay $1,198 in court assessments and serve 24 months on probation. The final 60 days of his sentence will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. A work release was granted. Merica must pay $80 a month toward court assessments. Charges of home invasion, second degree; conspiracy to commit; and receiving and concealing stolen property worth more than $1,000 and less than $20,000, were dropped by the prosecutor’s office. Eric Robert Lee, 23, of Delton was sentenced Jan. 7 in Barry County Circuit Court for breaking and entering with intent, stolen property less than $200, and a probation violation. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Lee to serve 365 days in jail, with credit for 365 days served. Lee also must pay $3,209 in court assessments. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Card of Thanks Help Wanted 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. 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This position requires experience working with mental health and substances abuse clients. LMSW required; CAADC credential a plus. Position requires the ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The availability to work evenings and take oncall coverage is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE. WANTED EXPERIENCED WELDER: Apply at Mensch Mfg. 2499 S. M-37. Farm AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, black tri’s and bi's, males & females, parents on site, non reg. purebred, $200. (269)838-4135. Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIPTIONS are available for $35 per year in Barry County. Call (269) 9459554. consider delaying sidewalk construction on Grand Rapids Street and especially Crane Road until they could be connected with other properties. But planning commissioners said they require sidewalks at the time of construction to ensure they will be in place. “The only way we can see it being a walkable community like we want it to be, is to get sidewalks installed wherever we can,” said planning chairperson Fran French. Planning member Shellie McQueen said the extension of Crane Road provides additional opportunities for people to walk in that area, and she wants to encourage more sidewalks. Accurate Machine and Tool Ltd. is a privately held company founded in 1938 by Joseph Bodi and his son George Bodi. Peter Bodi is now the fourth generation in the business. Accurate Machine and Tool Ltd. is a supplier to many manufactures in Canada and the United States including those in the appliance, lighting, electrical, construction and automotive industries. The company produces stamped parts, injection molded part, prototypes and assemblies. They also design and build dies, molds, tools, jigs, and fixtures. The company’s Toronto location is about 40,000 square feet and has about 50 employees. FALLOUT, continued from page 1 link to the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail in Nashville. “It demonstrates the need for multi-jurisdictional cooperation,” said Moore of the possible project that would cross from Barry County into Ionia County. “That’s why it’s so important to work in harmony.” The tabled motion is expected to be brought back for discussion at next week’s committee of the whole meeting. Revisions to the proposed bylaw amendments are anticipated to contain elimination of the non-resident motion option. Harmony is what Commissioner Joyce Snow also was hoping to achieve Tuesday, announcing that, after last week’s appeal that she receive the commissioner assignment to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, she would withdraw her request and resign as a private citizen from her membership on the board. “There was some concern that there could be a conflict of interest,” Snow told commissioners. “Currently, there is not, but, down the road, there could be. I will be resigning as a voting member at the advisory board’s February meeting and will work as a volunteer.” Snow had appealed to commissioners last week that, because of her extensive experience working with ex-offenders and as the founder of Starting Over for Success, an organization that reacclimates back into society offenders who’ve paid their penalty, she would be an ideal county board representative. Counsel from Geiger and County Administrator Michael Brown convinced Snow to reconsider. “Starting Over for Success is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and we can apply for state and federal grants,” pointed out Snow in remarks following Tuesday’s meeting. “We’ve never received any grant money, but, if we were to get something, it could potentially be a conflict of interest under the Hatch Act. “I thought about waiting until we got a grant and then resign, but that could look suspicious,” she said. Snow is now slated for assignments to the airport board, the Community Resource Network, Community Action agency, the planning and zoning board, and the solid waste oversight committee. In other business, the county board approved: • A one-year agreement with the Barry County Veterans Affairs Commission and Barry County United Way to provide veterans services for Barry County. The $25,000 agreement resolves a months-long dilemma that occurred after the authorized agent for county veterans affairs admitted to employee fraud, a situation that put delivery of immediate and emergency needs to county veterans in jeopardy. • Approved $2,587,785 in pre-paid invoices and $7,641 in commissioners payroll. The board will meet next for a committee of the whole session Tuesday, Jan 15, at 9 a.m. in the board chambers at the county courthouse. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads POLICE BEAT Lunch meat swipe leads to arrest Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 800 block of North East Street Dec. 31 for a reported domestic assault involving a gun and a threat of suicide. Police made contact with the victim who said she and her husband began arguing earlier in the day when he removed ham from her sandwich. Reportedly, they continued to argue all day and at one point the husband slapped her in the back of her head, knocking her glasses off, because he didn’t feel she was giving him enough attention. The victim said her husband called for a family meeting at which time he grabbed a gun and started talking about killing himself. The couple’s son took the gun away from his father. The husband then left the house. Hastings Police later stopped the 47-yearold Hastings man and he admitted his actions had probably scared his family. He was placed under arrest for domestic violence. Woman anticipates need for shoes Hastings Police were called to a West Nelson Street residence Dec. 31 for a reported domestic assault. Officers spoke with two men who said their mother was intoxicated and out of control. They told the police their mother had assaulted both of them and had also thrown a drinking mug, breaking a window. The 55-year-old Hastings woman told police she had done nothing wrong, but her sons wanted her out of the house and she would put on her shoes since she was probably going to jail. She registered .25 percent blood alcohol level and was arrested for domestic violence. Argument starts with toothbrush Hastings Police were called New Year’s Day to a home in the 200 block of West Nelson Street for a reported domestic assault. Officers spoke with the daughter of the alleged victim, who said her mother had just been assaulted by her live-in boyfriend. The 58-year-old Hastings man told officers he was packing his belongings to move out. The victim told officers the man had been drinking all day and had observed pictures of his ex-wife on the Internet, which upset him. She told police said he had started an argument over a toothbrush. He then allegedly grabbed the telephone out of her hand as she was attempting to call 911 and punched her twice in the face. The man was placed under arrest for domestic violence. Man pushes, but warrant is stronger Hastings Police were called to the 600 block of West Green Street Jan. 2 for a reported fight. As the officers arrived in the area they spoke with the caller who said he saw a man push a woman to the ground and could hear yelling and screaming. The caller said when the woman was pushed to the ground she stopped yelling, and he was afraid she was unconscious. When police made contacted the woman, she said she and her boyfriend had argued, he became upset and pushed her to the ground. The 38year-old Hastings told officers he could not remember exactly what happened because it all happened so fast. Officers soon learned of an outstanding warrant from Calhoun County for unpaid child support. The man was placed under arrest on the warrant. KP duty doesn’t last long at VFW Deputies were called to the Delton VFW Hall on Stoney Point Drive Jan. 1 around 4:40 a.m. for a triggered security alarm. A deputy found the kitchen door slightly open, but everything appeared to be intact. The door was then locked, and secured and the case closed. Purse walks while woman dances Hastings Police spoke with a woman Jan. 1 around 2:52 a.m. who reported money taken out of her purse while she was inside Olde Towne Tavern. She said she had been out on the dance floor and had left her purse on the floor near where she was dancing. When she was finished dancing, she noticed her purse was missing. She was told another woman had picked up her purse and went into the bathroom with it. She checked in the bathroom, but was unable to find her purse. According to the woman, a short time later someone approached her and returned the purse. When the victim checked the contents of her purse, she noticed between $150 and $200 was missing. This investigation remains open. Driver says enough is enough too late Hastings Police stopped a car on North Broadway Jan. 4, after noticing it in the 200 block of West State Street traveling with no headlights on after dark. Police reported a strong odor of intoxicants when speaking with the 32-year-old Hastings. He said he had been drinking at the Walldorff Brew Pub and at Hastings Bowl. He then told police he had had enough to drink, claiming to have had six or seven mixed drinks and some beer. His Breathalyzer test registered .13 percent, and he was placed under arrest. Deputies put stop to threatening texts A Nashville woman went to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 7 to report harassment by telephone. She said her son and daughter started receiving the text messages about three weeks before, and it was becoming a problem, with possible threats against her family and property. While speaking with a suspect’s mother, deputies discovered the suspect had filed a complaint the previous evening against the reporting woman. The suspect’s mother agreed her daughter, 17, would have no more contact or communications with the complainant’s children. A phone message was left for another suspect, who is 20 years old. All parties agreed to have no more contact or communications with each other. The case is closed, reportedly, unless new problems arise. Too many cats concerns relative A California woman called deputies Dec. 12 to complain one of her relatives had too many cats. The caller wanted deputies to check on the welfare of the cats located at a home near Nashville on Guy Road. She told deputies the elderly relative was on a fixed income and probably couldn’t afford to feed the cats properly. Reportedly, the elderly woman was being cared for by a granddaughter who had contacted the Humane Society to remove the cats, but the cats were not removed. When Animal Control contacted the granddaughter, she said most of the cats in the house are strays and she can’t afford to feed them on a fixed income. Reportedly, Animal Control staff counted 13 cats in the house, and all appeared healthy. The young woman asked if the county would take the cats that were not her grandmother’s favorites and started catching the cats. She signed ownership over to the county on six cats - three each of gender. Animal Control also provided information on having the remaining cats spayed or neutered. The case is closed. Loose dogs corralled but collared Animal Control staff was called to the area of East North Street in Hastings for a report of loose dogs the afternoon of Jan. 2. The caller said two dogs were running around in the street, a brown and white pitbull and a black Lab. A woman had confined the dogs and handed Animal Control dog tags upon their arrival. The pitbull was wearing a collar with the name Flash and the black Lab was wearing an orange collar. The case is open pending follow-up. Driver is third-shift tired, not reckless A Chevy Lumina was reported to be traveling down Patterson Road, at 6:17 a.m. Jan. 3 in a reckless manner and deputies were dispatched to the area. They ran the license plate number provided by a caller and found the vehicle parked at the registered owner’s residence on Archwood Drive near Gun Lake. The woman driver, who had just arrived home, told deputies she was on her way home from work and was very tired. She did not believe she was driving recklessly. The deputy recommended that she not drive when overly tired and inspected her vehicle, but found no damage. She was given a verbal warning, and the case is closed. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — Page 9 The ‘Hastings House of Two Doctors’ The “Hastings House of Two Doctors” today is the Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast. The following column, written by the late Esther Walton, appeared in the Aug. 15, 1991, Hastings Banner. Now the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast, it was from this house a doctor was summoned to tend to the ailing Hon. Daniel Striker, who lived in another iconic home to the east and will be featured in next week’s Banner. ***** The nearly 100-year-old house at 126 S. Broadway, the corner of South Broadway and West Court Street, was built by Dr. George W. Lowry. He purchased the land from Dr. W.A. Upjohn in 1887, built the house and moved the practice, which he had purchased from Dr. Upjohn, into the new house. He practiced there until his retirement in 1921. Dr. Haroutoune Adrounie of Lacey, purchased the practice and moved into the house in 1922, following Dr. Lowry’s death. The house only had two owners from the time it was built until the death of Dorothy Adrounie in 1988. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie is the third owner of the house, which is nearing its one 100th birthday. [Dr. V. Harry Adrounie died Feb. 9, 2010, at age 94.] Short biographies of the two doctors follow: Dr. George W. Lowry (1850-1922) Dr. George W. Lowry was born in Zanesville, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1850. He attended school in Zanesville and graduated from Delaware College, Delaware, Ohio. He then attended medical school at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1874. He began practicing medicine in Commerce, in the Detroit area. In 1881, he purchased the practice of Dr. W.A. Upjohn in Hastings. In 1887, he also purchased lot 656, the south half of lot 721 and lots 722 and 723 from Dr. Upjohn. These lots included the corner lot where Broadway and Court Street cross and the south portion of the block running west along Court Street. One the corner lot, facing east and the Barry County Courthouse, south of the W.A. Upjohn home, he built a Queen AnneEastlake style home with an office in the southwest corner of the dwelling. The house was completed in 1892. The office is listed in the city directory for 1893-94 as 108 W. Court St. At that time, Broadway was the center of the city. A change in the street numbering system occurred in 1915 when Jefferson became the center of the city and the even numbers were on the south side of the streets. Dr. Lowry worked at a general practice, but he specialized in ear and eye diseases. He was a skilled surgeon and had patients coming to him for care from many other Michigan cities, as well as from other states. Dr. Lowry did not express a partisan political preference, but he was a political person interested in the welfare of the city and the school system. He was mayor of Hastings from 1906 to 1908. During his administration as mayor, telephone poles were removed from the business section of the city and placed underground. The business area streets also were paved with bricks during this time, which cut down on the mud in wet weather and the dust in dry weather. Dr. Lowry also served on the school board, acting as its president for a period of time. He was a Mason and belonged to Camp No. 1031 of the Modern Woodsmen of America. He served on the board of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a lifelong member. When Woodlawn Cemetery was established on Aug. 31, 1896, he was one of the members of the company. He served as president of the Barry County Medical Society and was an active member of the Michigan Medical Society. Dr. Lowry was a very generous man, often making house calls and taking care of people who were unable to pay for his services. For one demonstration of his generosity, one only needs to look at the house on the southwest corner of Green and Broadway streets. The house built on that corner by Jack T. Lombard, just three blocks from the Lowry house, is from the same plans. Dr. Lowry loaned his set of plans to Mr. Lombard, who built that house. (This information comes from an Upjohn diary, where W.A. Upjohn noted the sale of the lots and the loan of the plans by Dr. Lowry to Mr. Lombard.) Dr. Lowry was married twice, had two daughters and one son, George A. Lowry. His brother, the Rev. Dr. Hiram Lowry, was founder and president of the Peking University, Peking, China. A second brother, the Rev. Alexander Lowry, lived in New York, while a third brother, Howard Lowry, lived in Oakland, Calif. Dr. Lowry retired from active practice in 1921 due to the failure of his health. He died on April 24, 1922, after suffering a massive stroke. His death certificate lists apoplexy [uncontrolled bleeding on the brain due to a stroke] complicated by pneumonia as the final diagnosis. He was 71 years, four months and 26 days of age. There is a picture of Dr. Lowry, in which he is wearing a derby hat and smoking a large cigar. Harry Adrounie found the photograph in the attic of the Lowry-Adrounie home, following the death of his mother, Dorothy Adrounie. The picture is now at Hastings City Hall. He would have been 56 years old when he was elected mayor. This photograph could have been taken at this time in his life. Dr. Haroutoune Assadour Adrounie Dr. Haroutoune Assadour Adrounie was born April 6, 1882, in Zeitoun, Turkey. He received his bachelor of arts degree from St. Paul’s College, Tarsus, Turkey, an American school. Dr. Adrounie was active in penetrating the Turkish lines during the 1909 siege of Tarsus, which included an attack on the college. He brought aid to the Armenians and Americans from the British in Messinea. Ten thousand lives were saved, but he was in grave personal danger. Teachers at the college arranged for him to come to the United States with letters of recommendation in his possession. He worked on a farm in New Jersey to earn enough money to further his education. He sought out Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in Battle Creek, and attended the Battle Creek Medical College for one year. He then entered the University of Illinois and received his medical degree in 1912. He interned at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. In 1915, he moved to Lacey, to begin a country practice. He made house calls, traveling by horseback, cutter, Model T Ford and on foot, often without receiving any payment for his work. He married Dirouhie (Dorothy) Kalaidgion of Battle Creek Aug. 19, 1912. They had two children, V. Harry Adrounie (currently living in Hastings) and Zabelle Adrounie (who died in 1976). The couple purchased the practice of Dr. George W. Lowry in 1922, moving into the South Broadway home and office. They soon settled into the community life of Hastings. The couple also became citizens of the United States in 1922, with Judge Clement Smith of Hastings officiating. Dr. Adrounie died Feb. 29, 1936. Dorothy Adrounie continued to live in the home on South Broadway until her death in 1988. Her life is an interesting story in itself. She played a significant role in the Republican politics of the community, the state of Michigan and in national politics. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie returned to Hastings following his retirement from the United States Air Force medical service. He is the current owner of the “Hastings House of Two Doctors,” although he has not chosen to live there. The house is under consideration by the Bureau of History of Michigan Department of State for a State Historic Marker. [A marker was indeed placed on the site in 1992.] LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number SP-2013 Levi L. & Fannie Stutzman. Location: 6551 Maple Grove Road in Section 17 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation, major (i.e., woodworking) per Section 2339 in the Agricultural zoning district. MEETING DATE: January 28, 2013. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barrcounty.org. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed necessary being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77575371 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk. SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY G. CROSARIOL and DEBORAH A. CROSARIOL, HUSBAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2004 and recorded February 23, 2005 in Document No. 1141843, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($183,676.72) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. in Barry County, Michigan at 01:00 PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 885.90 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 406.50 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF STONEY POINT DRIVE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 25.73 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST, 109.78 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 504.24 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF THE SHORE OF CROOKED LAKE; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, 183.08 FEET ALONG SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 375.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING INCLUDING ALL LAND LYING BETWEEN SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF CROOKED LAKE AS DETERMINED BY THE EXTENSION OF THE SIDE LINES, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHERLY 24.75 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 GMAC.000699 (01-10)(01-31) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 12, 2012 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Treasurer K. McGuire, Clerk DeVries, Trustee Grundy and Trustee R. Goebel. Absent: none. Also present were 16 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved. Minutes from the November 14, 2012 and December 10, 2012 were approved. Correspondence, if any, was read. Public Comment, if any, was received. Barry County Commissioner report and Parks Report were given. Fire & Police Departments report were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk’s Reports were received. Approved to pay Township bills for $69,389.89. Approved the Resolution regarding Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project. Approved attending the MTA Conference in January 2013. Approved appointing an Unsafe House Hearing Officer. Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77575265 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lisa L. Blocher, a single woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007 and recorded August 21, 2007 in Instrument # 200708210001118 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated May 24, 2012 and recorded June 4, 2012 in Instrument # 2012000777 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eight Dollars and FiftyFour Cents ($64,108.54) including interest 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Hardendorf Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, except: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said lot; thence East 3 feet; thence North 70 feet; thence East 8 feet; thence North 35 feet; thence West 11 feet; thence South 105 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 227 W Muriel St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/10/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77575403 No: 12-73801 (01-10)(01-31) GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Visit www.TradeMarkRealty.com with complete listings from the Grand Rapids Assoc. of REALTORS® — OPEN HOUSE — SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM TH 1410 S. DIBBLE ST., HASTINGS DIRECTIONS: M-37 HWY SOUTH THRU HASTINGS TO EAST ON CLINTON ST. TO SOUTH ON DIBBLE ST. 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Date: January 3, 2013 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 BRENDA NOBLE 437 EAST WALNUT HASTINGS, MI 49058 77575358 (269) 804-1493 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26272-DE Estate of Thomas Kim Newland. Date of birth: 11/25/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Thomas Kim Newland, died 06/10/1999. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Craig S. Newland, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 01/02/2013 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3512 Craig S. Newland 1442 108th Street Otsego, Michigan 49078 77575338 (269) 377-2638 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting December 10, 2012 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Treasurer K. McGuire, Clerk DeVries, Trustee Grundy and Trustee R. Goebel. Absent: none. Also present was 1 guest. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved. No Minutes to approve. Correspondence, if any, was read. Public Comment, if any, was received. Discussion on policies and procedures for resident with Eric Thompson from PCI. Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77575268 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 12-26234-GM In the matter of KAELEE NOBLE. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: EDWARD FEHRLEN II whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at 206 West Court, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR. Date: January 3, 2013 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 BRENDA NOBLE 437 EAST WALNUT HASTINGS, MI 49058 77575360 (269) 804-1493 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26214-DE Estate of James R. Swanson. Date of birth: 06/13/1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James R. Swanson, who lived at 513 Gaskill Road, Hastings, Michigan died 05/18/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donna Swanson, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 01/01/2013 C. Marcel Stoetzel, III (P61912) P.O. Box 352 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-8321 Donna Swanson 513 Gaskill Road Hastings, MI 49058 77575286 (269) 945-9925 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES D. MIDDLETON RN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2007, and recorded on April 24, 2007, in Document No. 1179691, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($77,830.77), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 24, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 35, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE NORTH 260 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 260 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77573417 JPMC.001127 FHA (12-27)(01-17) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHIE L. SMITH and FAYE L. SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated September 11, 1998, and recorded on September 17, 1998, in Document No. 1018002, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($45,148.67), including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 17, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 50 RODS; THENCE WEST 48 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 50 RODS; THENCE EAST 48 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE EAST 330 FEET OF THE SOUTH 330 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 JPMC.001103 CONV 77573318 (12-20)(01-10) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JAMES T SIMINGTON SHAWNA A SIMINGTON, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of Ann Arbor, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of October, 2009 in Liber Instrument No. 200910220010393 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty one thousand seven hundred seventy seven dollars and 47/100 ($51,777.47), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THE SOUTH 400 FEET OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 26 RODS OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 13, WHICH LIES 1220 FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13, THENCE DUE SOUTH 812 FEET, THENCE WEST 429 FEET, THENCE DUE NORTH 812 FEET, THENCE DUE EAST 429 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 CHASE FARM GNMA Simington (01-03)(01-24) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE , a single woman, Mortgagors, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in Liber instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, page on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One hundred sixty thousand seven hundred sixty five dollars and 60/100 ($160,765.60), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 77575247 CHASE FARM Mcintyre (01-03)(01-24) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in two mortgages both made on July 31, 2007, by Michele E. Pare, a single woman, to Union Bank, and both recorded on August 7, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20070807 - 0000592, and at Document 20070808-0000654, respectively, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of December 5, 2012, Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and 89/100 Dollars ($219,879.89) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.75%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: LOTS 50 AND 51 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES #1, ACCORDING TO RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 56, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The Real Property is commonly known as 2359 Old lroquois Trail, Hastings, MI 49058. The tax identification number is 08-13-050-05500. The length of the redemption period wilt be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Union Bank Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77573303 Telephone: 517-886-7176 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated April 13, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 23, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 1179601 and a mortgage made on September 25, 2007, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on October 2, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20071002-0002673, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 23, 2012, Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and 42/100 Dollars ($229,487.42) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate of 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: LOT 801 AND THE WEST 14 FEET OF LOT 802 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 305 S. Church St., Hastings, MI 49058. Tax ID# 08-55-201-243-00. The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGE: Union Bank Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue 77574159 Lansing, MI 48908-0857 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L. Jackson and Christina E-Joy Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 11, 2003, and recorded on November 18, 2003 in instrument 1117839, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 70/100 Dollars ($51,251.70). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Scott Park, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 68 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417915F01 77575384 (01-10)(01-31) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TODD W. CROSS and KATHY L. CROSS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2007, and recorded on December 3, 2007, in Document No. 200712030004808, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($56,545.38), including interest at 3.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT 46 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET, THENCE EAST 200 FEET, THEN SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FMCO.000012 CONV 77575252 (01-03)(01-24) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Jerry L. Bracy and Jodi Bracy, formally husband and wife, of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated August 4, 2005 and recorded on August 10, 2005 in Instrument No. 1150856 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 9, 2012, and recorded on November 19, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012007342 and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($87,940.62), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 6.500%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. P.P. # 08-01-012-001-00 which has an address of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: December 20, 2012 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa, N.W., Ste. 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77573496 (616) 458-1315 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ADAM P. KITELEY and BETH A. KITELEY AKA BETH A. OWENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2010, and recorded on March 31, 2010, in Document No. 201003310003378, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($134,879.72), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 17, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 22; THENCE EAST 748.4 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST 610.01 FEET TO THE BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST 220 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 25 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET; THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 25 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 HMC.001573 FNMA (12-20)(01-10) 77573329 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LARRY ELSON and VIRGINIA ELSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 2006, and recorded on June 28, 2006, in Document No. 1166566, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and No Cents ($109,249.00), including interest at 2.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1452 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 300 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 1452 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77575236 LBPS.002536 FNMA (01-03)(01-24) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE—Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Calvin T. VandenBosch and Sarah R. VandenBosch, husband and wife, of 1734 Manitou Lane, Middleville, Michigan 49333, now residing at 2023 133rd Avenue, Hopkins, Michigan 49328 (“Mortgagor”), to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, a Michigan corporation, of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, on September 8, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169719, which Mortgage was assigned to and is now owned by CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corporation (“Mortgagee”), of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 13, 2011, and recorded on October 21, 2011, with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, in Instrument No. 201110210009877 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Sixty-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($119,064.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 1 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 150 feet of Lots 1 & 2, Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55. Subject to and together with Sanitary Sewer Easement. PPN: 08-16-118-001-30 Commonly known as 1755 Briggs, Middleville, Michigan 49333. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The Mortgage also includes other property located in Hopkins Township, Allegan County, Michigan, which is being foreclosed on contemporaneously with this property. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 4, 2013 ChoiceOne Bank Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, (616) 608-1107, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC, 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77575343 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Roberts and Carrie Roberts, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2009 and recorded June 22, 2009 in Instrument Number 200906220006522, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($80,938.95) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described real estate located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan:Lot 8, Block 62, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511546 77575389 (01-10)(01-31) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES K. and JOANN P. MILLER, NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF CHARLES K. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 and JOANN P. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Michigan banking corporation, of 241 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, dated April 19, 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 15, 2002, as Instrument No. 1080579 (the "Mortgage"). First Financial Bank, N.A., a national association, of 300 High Street, PO Box 476, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-0476, was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, which was the successor by consolidation to National Bank of Hastings, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank ("Mortgagee") as evidenced of record by an assignment of mortgage dated September 21, 2012, recorded October 1, 2012, as Instrument No, 2012005185, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three and 85/100 Dollars ($105,383.85). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 7th day of February, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 22 of Elmwood Beach; thence Easterly on continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the Easterly side of Mile Road for place of beginning; thence Easterly on the continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the water's edge of Gun Lake; thence Northerly, Northwesterly and Westerly along Gun Lake to Mile Road; thence Southerly along Mile Road to the beginning, excepting therefrom: the South 40 feet of said parcel. Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 3443 Elmwood Beach Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 P.P. #06-16-070-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77575348 8836328-1 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 10-618CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 12th day of January, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. was the Plaintiff and Jeff Schantz was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $127,979.10, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 8.125% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 24th of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The West 1/2 of Lots 1302 and 1303 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 08-55-201-447-00 More commonly known as: 227 W South St, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 T# 329389L02 77572736 (12-06)(01-10) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Frank and Abigail B. Frank, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Lend America, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2009, and recorded on August 26, 2009 in instrument 200908260008726, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LoanCare, a division of FNF Servicing, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($98,479.88). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 695.99 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4, to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 370.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 269.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 81.56 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 15 degrees 34 minutes 38 seconds East 80.56 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 292.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East 247.75 feet, to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities as described below. Description of a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Utilities: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 1318.97 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 464.30 feet, along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the point of beginning, and the centerline of said 56 foot wide strip of land; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 24.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 141.58 feet, along a 150.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 45 minutes 38 seconds East 135.38 feet; thence South 54 degrees 24 minutes 49 seconds East 111.13 feet; thence Southerly 143.31 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 23 minutes 53 seconds East 138.05 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 404.65 feet, to reference point A and the point of ending of said 66 foot wide strip of land, also subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over a 60.0 foot radius turnaround, the radius point of which is the aforesaid reference point A. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #357226F03 77575353 (01-10)(01-31) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Russell M. Peasley, a married man to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2004 and recorded December 15, 2004 in Instrument # 1138757 and modified by agreement dated February 7, 2012 and recorded March 20, 2012 in Instrument #201203200002855 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated January 23, 2010 and recorded February 5, 2010 in Instrument # 201002050001068 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand One Hundred Two Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($112,102.34) including interest 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 17, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 25 , distant North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 931.62 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 220 .00 feet along said West Section line; thence North 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 seconds East 650.32 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 220 .05 feet; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 seconds West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. Model Year 1999 Make/ Model Crystal Valley Patriot VIN/Serial#: CV819ABIN Commonly known as 8797 S. Clark Rd., Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 12/20/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-72844 (1277573324 20)(01-10) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Diane Dallas, A Single Female to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2002 and recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument # 1092382 and corrected by affidavit dated November 19, 2012 and recorded November 29, 2012 in Instrument #2012-007635 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-1, by assignment dated July 20, 2007 and recorded July 30, 2007in Instrument # 200707300000298 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($121,864.14) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 17, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of section 28, Town 3 north, range 8 west, described as, commencing at the intersection of the north line of said section and the centerline of Nashville Road (highway M-79) which is 1094.5 feet west along the North line of said section from the northeast corner of said section, thence south 23 degrees 45 minutes east 200.71 feet along the centerline of said road, thence southeasterly 410.72 feet along said centerline on a 1227.77 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears south 33 degrees 20 minutes East 408.80 feet, thence south 42 degrees 55 minutes east 127.71 feet along the centerline of said road, thence south 47 degrees 05 minutes west 834 feet more or less to the east line of the west onehalf of the northeast one-quarter, thence South along the East line of the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter 1447 feet more or less to the southeast corner of the west one-half of the northeast one-quarter, thence west along the east and west one-quarter line 313.5 feet more or less to the southwest corner of the east 19 acres of the west one-half of the Northeast one-quarter, thence north along the west line of the east 19 acres of the west one-half of the Northeast one-quarter 2640 feet more or less to the North line of said section, thence East 532 feet more or less to the place of beginning, subject to the right of way for highway purposes over the north 33 feet and over that part lying northeasterly of a line which is 33 feet southwesterly from and parallel with the centerline of Nashville Road (highway M-79) Commonly known as 1890 Nashville Rd, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 12/20/2012 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20031 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77573313 No: 12-66766 (12-20)(01-10) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Krista M. Kennedy and Jason L. Kennedy, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2009, and recorded on June 24, 2009 in instrument 200906240006576, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Eighty-Three and 74/100 Dollars ($193,083.74). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30, Misty Ridge No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 49 of plats, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417921F01 77575362 (01-10)(01-31) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Popenhagen And Rachel Popenhagen, Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 3, 2007, and recorded on January 24, 2007, as Document Number: 1175527, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 01, 2012 and recorded October 11, 2012 by Document Number: 2012-005616, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Five and 22/100 ($112,485.22) including interest at the rate of 8.62500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on January 17, 2013 Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE EAST QUARTER POST OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 27, A DISTANCE OF 664.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27, A DISTANCE OF 1335.21 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 205.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 284.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, 460.14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE, 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND HICKORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AGREEMENTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Commonly known as: 14300 Hutchinson Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 20, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 77573308 Case No. 12OMI01272-1 (12-20)(01-10) �Page 12 — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Speed and technique work pays off for swimmers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans had a different strategy this holiday season. Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving coach has had teams pile on the yardage during the break in years past. This winter it was about the quality of the strokes rather than the quantity of the yardage. “More work on speed and technique versus the distance part and the endurance side of it,” Bultema said. “It seemed to pay off from what the kids told me their times were.” The TK/Hastings boys had two-a-day prac- tices three times a week over the break. “I was kind of curious to see how they came out. If they would be tired, and still sore, but they seemed to swim okay timewise,” Bultema said. The Trojans returned to the pool Tuesday to knock off Fremont 112-74 in a non-conference dual in Hastings, winning ten of the 12 events. Despite the lopsided results, there were a number of events where the Trojans were pushed by the Packers. Levi Ryfiak and Daegen Mix won two events each for TK/Hastings. Ryfiak edged Jonathon Dorgan of Fremont Hastings has lots of time to prep for conference opener Hastings guard Grace Made tries to dribble by Charlotte’s Annie Keenan during Tuesday’s non-conference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With one game over the holiday break and just one this week, Hastings varsity boys’ basketball coach Steve Storrs said his guys are getting a little sick of practicing. They’ll get the chance to get back into the swing of things next week when they open the OK Gold Conference season. League play starts with a visit from Wayland Tuesday, the Saxons will then host Ottawa Hills Friday (Jan. 18). Storrs said his team will spend a lot of time in practice during this week preparing to try and slow down the Wayland offense. The Wildcats are 7-1, and have been held under 60 points only twice this season. The Saxons are off to a 5-1 start after scoring a 59-40 non-conference victory at Charlotte Tuesday. Luke Heide led the way for the Saxons with 15 points. Ian Beck had nine points. The Saxons found some success near the basket. Eric Hart finished with 12 points and five rebounds. Michael Eastman had seven points, five rebounds and five assists, and Marshall Cherry chipped in six points and seven rebounds. Hastings jumped out to a 20-6 lead in the ball game. Storrs was pleased to get out to the early lead. It gave him the chance to get a number of this juniors who have very little varsity experience a little playing time. He was especially pleased with the defensive effort he saw from Carson Williams and the rebounding of Jon Wilcox off the bench. The Saxons did have their ups and downs throughout the course of the evening. Charlotte outscored the Saxons 13-10 in the second quarter. Keegan Johnson led Charlotte with nine points. Saxon center Maddie Dailey flips up a shot during the second half of Tuesday’s non-conference contest against visiting Charlotte. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 6:00 pm Boys Varsity Swimming Allegan Public Schools A 6:00 pm Girls MS Cheer Wyoming Jr. HS A 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Bishop Foley HS H SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 9:00 am Boys Varsity Wrestling Lowell HS Lowell Duals A TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Fresh. Fresh. MS JV JV Varsity Varsity Varsity Basketball Basketball Cheer Basketball Basketball Swimming Basketball Basketball Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS All League Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS West Catholic HS Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS H A H H A H H A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm Boys Boys Boys Girls Varsity JV B Team Varsity Wrestling Wresting Wrestling Cheer GR Ottawa Hills HS GR Ottawa Hills HS Quad GR Ottawa Hills HS OK Gold/Green Jam @ Wayland 6:00 pm Girls JV Cheer OK Gold/Green Jam @ Wayland 7:45 pm Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Lowell HS H H H Fresh. Fresh. Varsity JV JV Basketball Basketball Swimming Basketball Basketball GR Ottawa Hills HS GR Ottawa Hills HS Wayland Union HS GR Ottawa Hills HS GR Ottawa Hills HS H A A H A Times and dates subject to change Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com A HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS A H Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule 77575271 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls TK/Hastings’ junior Dexx VanHouten races through the water during the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley during Tuesday’s non-conference dual with Fremont in the CERC Pool in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by three hundredths of a second in the first individual event of the day, the 200-yard freestyle. Ryfiak touched the wall in 2 minutes 5.79 seconds, and Dorgan in 2:05.82 after eight lengths of the pool. Ryfiak had a much bigger cushion in winning the 100-yard butterfly in 59.22 seconds. Mix edged JonPaul Hills to win the 50-yard freestyle in 24.61, with Hills finishing in 24.81. In the 100-yard freestyle, Mix just beat Dorgan 55.44 seconds to 55.60. Ryfiak and Mix also teamed with Nick Myers and Jared Bailey to win the 400-yard freestyle in 3:50.97. TK/Hastings swept the relays, with Ryfiak, Jacob Miller, Corey Robins and Dexx VanHouten winning the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:44.42 and the team of Bailey, VanHouten, Mix and Miller winning the 200yard medley relay in 1:59.53. VanHouten won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:32.61, Bailey the 500-yard freestyle in 5:51.83 and Nate Ryfiak won the diving competition for TK/Hastings with a score of 170.55. The evening wasn’t just about the winners for TK/Hastings, Bultema said he was keeping a close eye on his second and third swimmers in each event. “I thought they competed well,” Bultema said. “We discussed before the meet to make sure that out second and third swimmers would compete, and make sure that they swam the whole race. That was important today, and I think they did that.” It really showed up in the 200 IM, where TK/Hastings had the top three finishers. Ben Anderson was second in 2:40.57 and Ronnie Collins third in 2:49.13. Fremont’s first win came in the tenth event, LHS will host Hoops for Hope event on Friday The Lakewood girls’ basketball program will be hosting its fifth annual Hoops for Hope evening Friday, Jan. 11, at Lakewood High School. The Lakewood varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will both be in action that night, against Capital Area Activities Conference White Division foe Stockbridge. The boys’ game is set to tip-off at 6 p.m., with the girls to follow around 7:30 p.m. The Hoops for Hope games are played to raise awareness and money for the fight against cancer. All money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer program. Money will be raised through T-shirt sales, a bake sale, through a memory/honor wall and other donations. A Miracle Minute will be held at half-time of the varsity boys’ basketball game, and cancer survivors will be honored prior to the start of the varsity girls’ contest. Contact varsity girls’ basketball coach Denny Frost at Lakewood High School to purchase a T-shirt prior to the event. GRCC edges TK for title at Battle of Hills The Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team finished second at the Battle of the Hills team tournament held at Forest Hills Central Saturday, falling only to OK Gold foe Grand Rapids Catholic Central 35-32. The Trojans posted wins over Lawton 5419, Mattawan 57-16, Forest Hills Central 4232, and Sparta 40-30. Winning five matches for the Trojans were seniors Ryan Flynn and Paul Haney. Winning four matches for the Trojans were seniors Nick Glowe and Cole Gahan. The Trojans were scheduled to visit Hamilton Wednesday. They will be back in action Saturday at a tournament hosted by Lowell and then return to OK Gold action at home against Wayland Wednesday. The Trojans’ Daegen Mix swims along on the anchor leg of his team’s 400-yard freestyle relay team, which won its event during Tuesday’s dual with Fremont. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK/Hastings sophomore Jared Bailey nears the end of his first length during the 400-yard freestyle relay Tuesday evening in the CERC Pool. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the 100-yard backstroke, which Calvin Crandell won in 1:07.45. Hills followed that up by out-touching VanHouten in the 100yard breaststroke, winning in 1:13.06. VanHouten finished win 1:13.34. TK-Hastings is at Allegan this evening, then will be at home against West Catholic Tuesday. Delton defense awakens in time to beat Comets by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior guard Brianna Russell was more than a little excited to knock down two big free throws to help her team to a tight Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over visiting Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. The Panthers improved to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the league with their 50-43 come-frombehind victory over the Comets. “She knocked down two huge free throws, much to her own surprise,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “I told her you probably ought to act like you’ve done this before, but she says ‘well coach, I haven’t.’ I guess that’s appropriate. She really had a good game.” Russell finished with just the two points, but was a big part of the defensive charge that got the Panthers back in the ball game after they fell in a 29-21 hole in the first half. The Comets held Delton to just six points in the opening quarter. “We just came out sluggish. I mean really sluggish in that first quarter, I think a little carryover from the Parchment game on Friday,” Mohn said. Delton had just one field goal and four free throws in that first quarter. The Comets pushed their lead to 10 points at 31-21 with the first bucket of the second half. Those were the last points the Comets would score in the third quarter though, as Delton went on a 130 run the rest of the period. “(Brianna) ‘Breezy’ Russell came on off the bench, and she’s really coming on as of late,” said Mohn. “Defensively she’s fast. She flies around. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, but it doesn’t matter. She just gets in the way. She had a couple really big steals, she hawked down a ball she had no business getting to. She’s just so quick.” Once Delton had the ball, Mallory Sewell and Brooke Martin led the way. Sewell finished with 17 points, including eight in the fourth quarter. Martin ended up with 13 points, and Mohn said he’s having a fun time watching her growing into becoming a leader for the team. Delton Kellogg also got seven points each from Rachel Parker and Sarah Rendon, and four points from Kristen Mohn. Carly Vandenberg led Kalamazoo Christian with 13 points. Allison Snowden and Ashley Balkema had eight each, and Stephanie VandeLugt chipped in seven points as well as 13 rebounds. It was a bit of a slow start for the Panthers Friday too, at Parchment. Parchment scored a 50-42 win over the Delton Kellogg girls, after outscoring them 17-10 in the first quarter. Martin had 20 points in the losing effort, and Sewell finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Parchment got 16 points from Meredith Stutz and 15 from Kendyl Hinton. Delton Kellogg’s girls will be at Galesburg-Augusta Friday and then at Schoolcraft Tuesday. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — Page 13 Lions lose for the first time, to Rams in triple-OT by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball coach Chris Ewing said his Lions talked all weekend about how it would take a lot for a team to beat them. Unfortunately for the Lions, they were right. It did take a lot - three overtimes. Galesburg-Augusta handed the visiting Lions their first loss of the season Tuesday, knocking them off 81-73 in triple overtime. Ewing said a long three-pointer by the Rams’ Jordan Born erased a three-point Lion lead at the end of the first overtime session, and then three free throws by the Lions’ Sammy Benedict erased a three-point Ram lead at the end of the second overtime. In the end, it was the Rams’ Kyle Mallawitz who finished off the Lions. He was 4-of-6 from the free throw line down the stretch (and 13-of-16 at the line for the night). He scored the first four points of the third, and final, overtime period and finished with a game-high 26 points. Benedict led the Lions with 22 points, while Micah Bromley added 19 points and Austin Gonser 15 points and ten rebounds. Behind Mallawitz for the Rams, Born poured in 19 points and Andy Gregg 17. “That was a long, long game,” said Ewing. It wouldn’t have been a long game if the Lions hadn’t been able to put together a big comeback. They were down 12 points at one point in the second period, and still trailed 3528 at the half. Mallawitz and the Rams built their lead by attacking the basket. The Lions struggled to stop their penetration, and when they were able to get over in time the Rams did a good job of dishing off the basketball for other good looks at the basket. “We changed up our defense a lot,” said Ewing. “We went to a 3-2 zone and a halfcourt press a lot, but they beat those pretty easily for a while, so we went back to what we’re comfortable with, or full-court man-to- Maple Valley’s Garret Mater races in for a lay-up ahead of Kalamazoo Christian’s Nate Niewoonder during the third quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) time session. The Comets led 58-56, but didn’t score again. A 7-of-14 performance at the free throw line in the overtime, and another big three by Bromley sealed the win for the Lions. Maple Valley also got 15 points from Gonser, seven from Garret Mater, six from Tyler Hickey and five each from Benedict and Garrett Miller. Heidema led the Comets with 19 points on the night, while 6-6 sophomore center Cole VanOosten added 16 points. Nate Niewoonder finished with ten and Gooch had six. Lion head coach Christopher Ewing was very pleased with the job his team did on the Comets’ two big centers. “They have some really good big guys, very powerful in the middle, and we knew if we could stop those two guys and kind of win the boards we would definitely be in this game right to the end and these guys, they Maple Valley’s Sammy Benedict tries to get around Kalamazoo Christian’s Chase Carlson at the top of the key during Friday night’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Micah Bromley flips up a shot late in the first half against Kalamazoo Christian Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) man. But as the game went on we got a little tired, did a bit more reaching and weren’t moving our feet as well.” The Rams also threw a few different defenses at Maple Valley. The Lions didn’t shoot too well, knocking down just 20-of-29 free throw attempts. They only hit 14 field goals all game. Both teams had more turnovers than they would have liked. The Lions finished with 20 and the Rams with 22. Galesburg-Augusta improves to 3-3 overall this season with the win. The Lions are 6-1. The Lions now have a tough game ahead at Schoolcraft Friday. At least one Maple Valley junior was happy there wasn’t any school last Friday. Bromley liked the opportunity for himself and the rest of the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team to be able to come into the school during the day and have a shoot-around. The Lions could find out of their shots were on, and if they weren’t they could work out the kinks before returning to Kalamazoo Valley Association action against visiting Kalamazoo Christian that evening. Bromley’s shot was on, and it was still on at 8 p.m. when the Lions and Comets tipped off. He drilled four three-pointers and led the Lions with 24 points in their 66-58 overtime victory over the Comets. “Everyone is so excited right now,” Bromley said. “We’re coming together as a team and just blessing God for the opportunity to start like this and have the team that we have.” Bromley wasn’t the only Lion who’s shot was on. Maple Valley hit five three-pointers in the third quarter to dig out of a five-point hole against the Comets. The Lions led 43-38 after three quarters, and the lead was still five points for the Lions at 54-49 with two and a half minutes to play. Kalamazoo Christian cut the Lion lead to 54-53 with just over a minute to play on an offensive put-back by 6-5 senior center Dylan Gooch. Bromley put his team back up three with 54 seconds left, attacking the basket for a lay-up that made it 56-53 in favor of the Valley. The Lions got a stop on the ensuing Comet possession, but after a time-out threw the ball back to the Comets with 26 seconds left on the clock. Kalamazoo Christian’s Brennan Heidema grabbed the ball and passed it out to Nate Niewoonder, who missed a three from the top of the key, but Jason Westrate pulled down an offensive rebound. Westrate kicked it back out to Heidema, who drilled a three to tie the game at 56-56 and send it to overtime. Another offensive rebound, this time by Gooch, turned into the first points of the over- Parchment edges DK boys by three Jeff Minehart found his shooting touch over the break. Minehart drilled six three-pointers in the first half, helping Delton Kellogg to an early lead at Parchment Friday, but the hosts rallied in the second half for a 55-52 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory. Minehart finished with 20 points. Parchment’s Kendall Griffin was the gamehigh scorer though, finishing with 27 points. Delton led by seven points at the half, but head coach Steve Miknis said that Parchment went inside to chip away at the Delton boys’ lead. “We played a full four quarters, but they just had the upper hand with their timely shooting. Jeff’s six threes in the first half really sparked us, but they answered. We had a couple looks at the end to tie the game but came up short.” Delton Kellogg also got 10 points and 10 assists from Zach Leinaar . Zach Meyers chipped in 10 points too, and Colton Tobias added seven points and nine rebounds. Griffin was the only player in double figures for the host Panthers. Jack Binegar added eight points and Tristan Jehnsen had seven. Delton Kellogg is now 1-6 overall and 1-5 in the KVA. While Parchment went inside to come back for a win over the Delton Kellogg boys, Kalamazoo Christian got the job done from the perimeter Tuesday. The Comets scored a 68-35 win over the Panthers in Kalamazoo, drilling nine threepointers in the process. Nate Niewoonder led the way for the Comets, hitting four threes and finishing with 22 points. Brennan Heidema had 14 and Levi Wolthuis eight points. Delton Kellogg got 13 points from TJ Wooden and 10 from Minehart. Delton has a couple more tough league contests ahead, at Galesburg-Augusta Friday and home against Schoolcraft Tuesday. LHS boys fall behind Arrows early and never recover by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Viking head coach Wayne Piercefield could tell a minute into the ball game that his team didn’t have it Friday night. Lowell outscored the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team 17-5 in the opening quarter, then went on to post a 65-35 win over the visiting Vikings. “That other team showed up again,” Piercefield said. “We’ve got two very different teams - one that wants to show up and play and one that just wants to have a uniform to put on.” The Vikings had their uniforms on proper- ly, but not much else went right. They turned the ball over 26 times against the Red Arrows’ zone defense. “We were down ten in a matter of a minute and a half,” Piercefield said. The Lakewood coach doesn’t like the fact that for much of this early part of the season the team’s offense has driven its defense. When the Vikings knock down a big threepointer, they get fired up and carry that intensity to the other end of the floor. The Vikings would be better off if they flipped that, he thinks, with a defensive stop, a big rebound or a steal sparking the offensive effort. After the big start, Lowell pushed its lead to 33-15 at the half then outscored the Vikings 20-3 in the third quarter. Jason Malling led the Red Arrows with 20 points. He knocked down five three-pointers. Lowell also got 14 points from Austin Lemke and 11 from Grant Noskey. They both had four rebounds and Lemke added five blocked shots. Alex Caudy led the Vikings with 12 points. Dylan Durkee, Michael Carr, Nate Kauffman and Kyle Kneale had four points each. Lakewood is now 3-5 overall this season. The Vikings return to action Friday at home against Stockbridge. did,” Ewing said. “They did exactly what we’ve been working on. We’ve been working on rebounding for the last two weeks, because we knew against Springport we struggled. We said, we have to learn to box out. Rebounding. The only thing that was missing from the components of this team was rebounding, and this game we started rebounding.” The Comets’ size changed the Lions offensive strategy a bit too. Throughout the early part of the season they’d been penetrating for short jumpers and looks right at the basket a bit more, and relying less on their three-point shooting. “One of the things I keep preaching is, have confidence,” Ewing said. “Believe in yourself. When you shoot that three, every shot is going in. That’s what these guys have done. They really just stepped it up and they’re having that confidence boost right now that they’re unstoppable.” Offense lets down Lions in loss to K-Christian Maple Valley guard Timara Burd (24) has a shot turned aside by Kalamazoo Christian center Rebekah VanDam during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions need to find some confidence on the offensive end of the floor. Sophomore forward Olivia Ricketts showed off a little in the fourth quarter, attacking the basket when she was able to get the ball in the post. She scored six of her team-high eight points in the fourth quarter Friday. It was too little too late though, as the Lions fell behind visiting Kalamazoo Christian 34-6 through the first three quarters. The Comets went on to finish off a 43-17 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory. “We have to show up to compete. We have to show up to compete. That’s all it comes down to,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “No matter what offense, no matter what defense. Whatever we do. It’s still basketball. Those things don’t change.” The Comets shut out the Lions in the opening quarter, taking a 10-0 lead with they eventually pushed to 18-0 before Johanna Kyle scored the Lions’ first two points three and a half minutes into the second quarter. The taller Comet team scored most of its first quarter points with the help of strong offensive rebounding. The Lions did limit that part of the Kalamazoo Christian attack a bit the rest of the way. Allison Snowden had a handful of offensive rebounds in the first five minutes for the Comets, and put two of them back up for buckets. She was one of three Comets with eight points at the end. Carly VandenBerg and Ashley Balkema also finished with eight points each. Britney Laaksonen led the Comets with nine points. Ricketts was the only Lion with more than two points. “You have to take shots when you’re given the opportunity in a game,” Wilkes said. “I can’t tell you how many times tonight they would have a girl standing in the lane (on defense), our girl would not get to the threepoint line. We would stand four feet behind the three-point line and catch the reversal, rather than shrinking in. Then, what are you going to do four feet behind the line? Maple Valley’s Marissa Pierce (left) is fouled by Kalamazoo Christian’s Carly VandenBerg as she tries to attack the basket late in the first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Nothing. At least if you’re on the three-point line at least you have the ability to get off a jump shot.” The Lions are now 1-7 overall this season and 1-5 in the KVA. Maple Valley fell 37-22 to visiting Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday, falling in an early hole again. The Rams outscored the Lions 11-3 in the opening quarter. The Lions chipped that lead down to 23-17 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Rams went on a 14-5 run to close out the evening. Kati Thompson led the Rams with 17 points. Noelle Mejeur added nine points and Kathryn Dooley had eight. Timara Burd and Kyle had six points each for the Lions, while McKailey Bodenmuller added four points. The Lions make the long trip to Schoolcraft Friday. �Page 14 — Thursday, January 10, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings, Cross, wind up on top against Bronson by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It may have been the tournament’s deciding moment. For the second year in a row Hastings’ Kenny Cross found himself on his back in the championship round at Hastings’ own LH Lamb Invitational. For the second year in a row, Cross wound up on top. Bronson’s Brandon Losinski scored an early reversal in the second period of their 152-pound championship match, then turned Cross onto his back twice for six near fall points before Cross scored a reversal of his own and ended the period down 8-4. After that, it didn’t take much time in the third period of Cross to score a take down and then end the match with a pin in 4 minutes 15 seconds. “I knew what to do to beat him, but I was wrestling his style of wrestling at first, which isn’t good,” said Cross. “He likes to get on top and put his legs in, what he did, and power half you. He’s a slow wrestler. He waits for you to go, which I knew he was going to do that. “I need to be just firing, just go, go, go until I get gassed.” Cross is now 18-0 this season, and he said that Losinski and Thornapple Kellogg’s Cole Gahan are the only wrestlers to score points against him this year other than wrestlers who he’s given free releases to. Hastings would wind up winning the 51st Annual LH Lamb Invitational by seven points over Bronson, 200 to 193. Bronson, a team which beat the Saxons in a dual 51-28 at the Coldwater Tournament in December, had more individual champions (five) and more medalists (12) than any other team in the nine-team tournament. Hastings was second in each of those stats, with four champions and 11 medalists, but first in points. The Saxons and Bronson Vikings met in six flight championships, which each team winning three of those. Hastings did have 17 pins to Bronson’s 15 throughout the course of the day. “We kind of expected (Bronson) to be the team to beat, but our kids, we had a couple wins against them that we lost during that dual,” said Hastings coach Mike Goggins. The Saxons’ Mitchell Sarhatt scored a 7-5 win over Bronson’s Tom Littlefield in the 103-pound championship, scoring a take down with 15 seconds left in the third period to win it. In the 140-pound championship Hastings’ Joe Siska fell 8-6 to Bronson’s Joe Albarran in overtime, but Albarran had pinned Siska in their previous meeting this season. “Those kinds of things kind of helped out,” Goggins said. Jason Slaughter scored the Saxons’ other championship with a win over a Bronson wrestler, topping Jukoada Sexton 8-4 in the 160-pound final. Hastings’ also had Nate Pewoski pin Petoskey’s James Gazarotto 2:35 into their 285-pound championship match. Bronson had Wes Disbro pin the Saxons’ David Hause 3:31 into the 112-pound championship match, and Hunter Machus pin the Saxons’ Zach Wilcox 2:50 into the 125-pound final. Jake Littlefield and Kahle Scheenks also won titles for Bronson. Littlefield pinned Charlotte’s Andrew Morgan 1:34 into the 119-pound final, and Scheenks scored a 7-5 in over Lakewood’s Austin Kietzman in the 130pound championship. Jordon Bennett won Lakewood’s lone title, pinning Hastings’ Stephen Kendall 3:41 into their 145-pound championship match. Hastings also had Chase Huisman finish second, falling 18-8 to Charlotte’s Tayler Wilkins in the 171-pound championship match. The Charlotte heavyweights were tough, with Hunter Challender topping Lakewood’s Jack Tromp 8-3 in the 189-pound final and Chase Challender scoring a 9-3 win over Lakewood’s Lars Pyrzinski in the 215-pound championship match. Chase Challender was named the tournament’s most outstanding wrestler, finishing the day by handing Pyrzinski his first loss of The Saxons’ Jason Slaughter (right) scores near fall points as he holds Bronson’s Jukoada Sexton on his back during the second period of their 160-pound championship match Saturday at the LH Lamb Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the year. Lakewood’s Pyrzinski and Bennett each now have just one loss on the year. “It just takes a monkey off the back and keeps everybody focused going into the January run,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. The Lakewood coach said he’s changed his strategy a bit in his 29th year of coaching. “I’ve changed my philosophy from years MVHS cheer over 600 for the first time Hastings’ Stephen Kendall (front) tries to break free from the grasp of Lakewood’s Jordon Bennett in the 145pound championship match Saturday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s varsity competitive cheer team continues to up its school record score. The Lions had their top score ever Saturday, while finishing third at their own Maple Valley Invitational. The Lions finished with a score of 602.2. Charlotte took the day’s title with a score of 675.5 and Portland was second at 617.9. Maple Valley had the second best round three score of the day, behind Charlotte, with a 265.9. Charlotte had the top score in each of the three rounds, a 208.3 in round one, a 193 in round two and a 274.2 in round three. The Lions started the day with a 176.8 in round one and a 159.5 in round two. Comstock was fourth in the final team standings with a score of 590.88, followed by Bronson 576.88, Homer 501.2 and Jackson Parma Western 464.1. The Lions were set to open Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference action at Delton Kellogg High School last night. They’ll be back in action Monday at Springport. Hastings bowling teams both score victories over Pioneers Hastings 119-pounder Nic Shaffer (top) nears a pin against Petoskey’s Rob Kibbe in the match for third place Saturday during the LH Lamb Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 77575373 The Hastings bowling club won its first competitions of 2013 as the boys and the girls both scored 22-8 victories at East Grand Rapids Tuesday. Sophomore Cheyanne Roush finished off the victory for the Saxon girls, sitting on three strikes going into the tenth frame of the second game she need two more strikes to clinch the win in the game for her team. She got those two strikes, and then a nine, to finish off the meet’s high game of a 194. That tally put the Hastings girls up 545 to 537 in the second game. Hastings girls won the first 520 to 434. Roush and Sarah Taylor led the Hastings girls, with Connie Depue and Sakora Stout also winning points for the girls’ team. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams split their two Baker games with the Pioneers. The Hastings boys matched the girls’ two wins in the regular team games, winning 730656 and 607-581. “With a win under our belt we are feeling good, however we are far from where we need to be,” said Hastings coach Kyle Hoyt. “This is a team that needs to work on many things and if I can get them all on the same page and have them realize what it takes to compete at a high level I think we can be a powerhouse in the near future.” Mitchell Philley led the way for the Hastings boys, winning both his match play points. Josh Clous also gained two team points for his two match-play wins in the regular games. Those two guys are both undefeated in match play for the year. Matthew Scott and Corey Stout also won match-play points for Hastings. The Saxons’ next meet will be against Pennfield Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m. ago, I told the kids, if we were falling behind on team points in this tournament I’d be pulling them off to the side and ripping the snot out of them,” said Veitch. “I learned, it’s not about now. It’s about the end of the season. A little bit smarter. I can tell you, so many years we were just burnt out by the time we came to the end. We wanted to win every Saturday, it got to kill, kill, kill and by the end we were just burnt. Now, whatever happens you just keep getting fundamentally ready and put it together by the run time and hopefully the kids are still on fire.” Charlotte, with all the heavyweight wins, was third on the day with 127 points. Lakewood was fourth with 105.5 points, followed by Petoskey 89, Unity Christian 40, Ionia 36, East Grand Rapids 34 and Creston 21. Ionia’s Jordan Zamarron was the other flight champion, topping Charlotte’s Dalton Zaluga 5-2 in the 135-pound final. Hastings had Ethan Haywood at 130 pounds and Nic Shaffer at 125 both place third. Lakewood had Jeremy Innes third at 140 pounds, Garrett Phelps fourth at 171, Raiden Macleod third at 285. Lakewood turns up defensive effort to down Red Arrows by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Both teams started out playing tremendous defense Friday night. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team figured things out on the offensive end. Lowell’s girls never really did. The Vikings scored a 38-28 win over visiting Lowell in non-conference action, improving to 3-6 on the season. “We played with some energy at the defensive end,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We have been stressing that our energy level has been low in some games and that we needed to play harder, especially on defense. We did a nice job of only giving up eight points in the first half, and 15 through the first three quarters.” Frost said seniors Maddie McLean, Ellie Reynolds and Liz Campeau took the defensive challenge to heart, and played major roles in the victory. He was also pleased with the steps forward he saw Taylor VantLand take Friday, and with the way Jessyca Stoepker and Konnor Geiger were able to hold their own against the taller girls from Lowell. “They are starting to get more comfortable with their roles,” Frost said. “I was really pleased with the effort. We will make mistakes, but make them playing hard.” There weren’t many defensive mistakes by the Vikings, certainly not through the first three quarters. The Vikings led 3-2 after one quarter, then picked things up a little to outscore the Red Arrows 27-13 over the course of the next two quarters. Lakewood led 30-15 heading into the fourth. “We struggled with their 1-3-1 half court trap in the first half, but did a better job of getting the ball to the middle and kicking it back out,” Frost said. “Plus we hit some shots, which always makes it better.” Emily Kutch led the Vikings offensively with 12 points, and also had nine rebounds, three assists, four steals and two blocked shots. VantLand and Brooke Wieland had eight points and five rebounds each. Wieland also had six assists and two steals. Campeau and McLean had four points each, and Campeau tied Kutch for the team lead in rebounds with nine. Reynolds had three steals, while Geiger and Stoepker had two each. Lowell got 13 points from Kate Montgomery and six from Aubrey Steed. Lakewood returns to action at home Friday with a CAAC-White contest against Stockbridge. DK cheer takes championship at its own invite Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team was more than 40 points better than its nearest competition at Saturday’s DK Invitational in Delton. The Panthers had the top score in each of the three rounds and finished the day with a total of 641.4000 points. Hanover-Horton was second with a score of 610.5000. Delton Kellogg scored a 199.9 in round one, a 178.0 in round two and a 263.5 in round three. Hanover Horton had the second best scores in rounds two and three, finishing behind Delton in the third round because of an eightpoint deduction. White Pigeon was third overall with 604.5000 points, followed by Zeeland West 559.8000, Schoolcraft 526.4000, Hopkins 524.2000 and Buchanan 450.4800. That invitational was the first of back-toback home meets for the Delton Kellogg girls, who were scheduled to host the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference opener last night, with teams like White Pigeon and Schoolcraft returning to Delton to try and stop the Panthers from defending their conference title. Delton is back in action Saturday at the Gull Lake Invitational. BOWLING SCORES Thursday Angels Riverfront Fin. Ser. 44-24; Varney’s Const. 43-25; Miller Farm Repair 41-27; Moore’s Apts. 39-39; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 37-31; Hastings Bowl 32.5-35.5; DJ on the Roll 29.538.5. High Games and Series - D. Furlong 116; N. Newton 131; L. Jackson 150; J. Myers 153; D. Curtis 174; J. Gasper 190; W. Barker 150; A. Castelein 215-625; K. Shumway 175; M. Weiler 146; B. Brown 148; J. Wood 176; M. Gdula 211-597; J. Wyant 172; B. Noteboom 180; N. Taylor 148; L. Kendall 182. Thursday Majors Hastings Bowl 45-27; Pocket Pounders 4527; Red Rockets 43-29; Old Men 41.5-30.5; Muff Divers 37.5-34.5; Arens Lawn 34.537.5; HDR 30.5-41.5. High Games and Series - K. Hess 203; S. Ashley 236-591; A. Taylor 200; B. Taylor 214; J. Hunt 191-527; J. Barnum 214; K. Phenix 203; D. Hiar 222-616; R. Furlong 184; J. Gibson 191; G. Gonzales 200; P. Gasper 223-605; T. Heath 257-699; D. Lambert 243597; R. Guild 250-656; L. Campbell 174; C. Wyman 186; J. Haight 210-586; T. Varney 190; J. Olin 235-578; M. Magoon 204-576; D. Varney 204-564; B. Stadel 132; M. Arens 196-517. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 46; Street Bowlers 41; H20 38; Sunday Snoozers 34; You’re Up n Shit 32; Straightliners 30; The Wild Bunch 29. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 198-561; F. Featherly 163-417; C. Demott 145-382; K. Plett 161-369; K. Genther 175; M. Simpson 171; F. Ames 153. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. Snyder 199-552; C. Featherly 188-484; J. Shoebridge 189; R. Snyder 180. Tuesday Trios Sam 50-15; Washking 49-19; CB’s 38.529.5; Coleman Ins. 34.5-29.5; Look Ins. 3434; Team Turkey 34-34; Classic Trio 30-38; Lu’s Team 29.5-34.5; Blair Landscaping 27.540.5; Ghost Team 0-68. High Game - Shirlee V. 208; Renee B. 193; Mary H. 192. High Series - Shirlee V. 536; Mary H. 510; Paula R. 498. Tuesday Mixed Hometown Lumber 49; Boyce Milk Haulers 46; Hurless Machine 41; Barry Co. Red Cross 39.5; J-Bar Antique Tractors 26. High Game - M. Burd 213; K. Beebe 211; G. Hause 202; C. Featherly 200; D. Blakely 200; D. Benner 191; C. Steeby 173; N. Boniface 162; M. Bryan 161; R. Gross 143; B. Norris 127. High Series - K. Beebe 540; M. Burd 531; C. Featherly 510; M. Bryan 428. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-01-17.pdf 9745c21415bf04cf59b123d936b0f873 PDF Text Text Star named Reward School, again ‘60 Minutes’ doesn’t understand newspapering DK holds off MV to win cheer jamboree See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 3 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 17, 2013 Hastings teachers, school board ratify contract NEWS BRIEFS Chamber dinner reservations due Final reservations are due tomorrow for the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at Yarrow Golf and Conference Center near Bedford. The “Winter Wonderland” themed event will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and member celebration and awards — including Athena Award recognition — at 7 p.m. Cost is $45 per person, and RSVPs are requested by emailing Carol Vogt, carol@mibarry.com or calling 269-9452454. Seniors invited to COA’s mid-winter luau Area residents are encouraged to kick out the winter blahs with the annual mid-winter luau party at the Barry County Commission on Aging Thursday, Jan. 24, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Luau attire is encouraged to help melt away the winter blues. The Cost is $2.50 for anyone 60 years or better. Reservations are requested by calling the COA, 269-948-4856. Cyber-bullying is topic of family workshop series The family workshop series that begins Jan. 21 will focus on cyber-bullying and the dangers of unsupervised Internet activity. Michigan State Police Trooper Kellie Summerhays will be the speaker for the evening, and will discuss the dangers of misuse of computers and cell phones. The family workshop series will be in Middleville Jan. 21 at the First Baptist Church and in Hastings Jan. 28 at the First Baptist Church. Participants should register by calling 269-945-5439. Free pizza dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with class and child care from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All participants receive a certificate of participation for training. Great Decisions discussion group forming The 2013 Great Decisions topics will be discussed in eight weekly meetings at the Hastings Public Library’s community room, beginning Feb. 5 and each Tuesday thereafter from 2 to 4 p.m. The eight topics for this year are Future of the euro; Egypt; NATO Myanmar (or Burma) and Southeast Asia; humanitarian intervention; Iran; China in Africa; and threat assessment. Each meeting will depend on participants reading a short but intensive 10 pages on the topic before class so they are prepared to discuss it, followed by viewing in class a 25-minute DVD in which experts will discuss the topic. The meetings are open to all interested persons, with discussion preference given to those who have registered and bought the materials for the course. For information on how to join, call moderator Eileen Oehler, 269-948-2347, as soon as possible so more books may be ordered before Feb. 5, as needed. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After months of often contentious negotiations, the Hastings Education Association and the Hastings Board of Education have reached a contract agreement. The HEA ratified the contract Friday, and the board gave its approval Tuesday evening during its January work session. The board approved the contract unanimously with trustee Rob Longstreet abstaining because his wife is a member of the HEA. Negotiations began in April 2012 as part of the re-opening of a two-year contract settled in 2011 that allowed re-opening for financial situations. Because the school system ended the previous fiscal year with an audited deficit of $622,607, the district appealed to the HEA to re-open negotiations. However, talks became more heated in September after teachers rejected an “on-schedule” 6 percent salary reduction that negotiators had tentatively agreed on with the board. The onschedule reduction — or permanent pay decrease as opposed to a limited-time reduction — became a sticking point, and negotiations entered mediation. The HEA and board reached a tentative agreement Dec. 20, 2012, and Jan. 9, the date scheduled for a fact finding session before state judge, the HEA announced the tentative agreement and plans to ratify the contract. The main components for the two-year contract for the 2012-13 school year are: A 6 percent off-schedule reduction in pay starting halfway through the year; one unpaid furlough day on which teachers will work but not receive pay; a reduction from $450 to $400 per month of the in-lieu-of allowance for teachers who opt out of the insurance; a cap on health insurance at the state rate for the duration of the contract; and no step increases for additional years of service. Staff will still receive increases for educational degree advances at their steps; and, the extra-duty pay schedule will remain at the reduced level agreed to in previous negotiations. Components of the contract for 2013-14 include continuation of the 6 percent reduction in salary— 3 percent on schedule, and 3 percent off; no step increases for additional years of service; staff will still be eligible for educational degree increases at their step; the extra-duty schedule will remain the same; health insurance will remain capped at the state rate; and the in-lieu-of payment will remain $400 per month. Newly named board vice president Jon Hart said he appreciated the concessions the teachers made in the contract. “I want to first thank the teachers for their sacrifices to help repair the budget deficit,” he said. “It’s not easy. “The main reason I am voting in favor of this, to me, is that it does help move us to a better place financially, as a district. It’s a two-year agreement and it buys us some time to work together as a team to work on things like strategic planning,” said Hart. “Strategic planning, if we do it right, do it well, will lift us and move us forward as an entire community and a system. To me, that is actually big- ger in the grand scheme of things.” Later in the public comment portion of the meeting, Hart said that some comments he had heard from a member of the public during one of the two previous board meetings revealed what he called a loser’s mentality. “Saying that we’re in an impossible situation, kind of a generality, I just want to say that to me that is a loser’s mentality, and I’m about winning,” said Hart. “Anybody that knows me, it’s about winning. And, to me, the best days of the Hastings school district are in front of us, not behind us. Our time is coming and it’s going to be sooner rather than later.” Past board president Kevin Beck said the contract was not one he would have chosen. “I am not saying this is an agreement that will not work,” he said. “This contract is a short-term solution. It begins to address, but not solve, the structural issues that we face. The Hastings teachers are in the top 25 percent statewide in average salary. With this See CONTRACT, page 2 County board still looking for volunteers by Doug VanderLaan Editor Calling all volunteers ... urgently calling all volunteers. That’s the message from Barry County Commissioners who expressed confusion and frustration during Tuesday’s committeeof- the-whole meeting at the lack of response to open and advertised positions on two key countywide committees. “It’s costing the county money when we can’t fill openings because now we have to re-advertise,” said Vice Chair Ben Geiger. “We have a page full of people on the parks and recreation board in non-voting positions. Is there nothing in place to elevate them to voting positions on the board?” Geiger was referring to three open positions on that board for which only two applicants — Steve Shults and former commissioner Dan Parker — expressed interest. Currently, 35 citizens sit on the Parks and Recreation Board as members or non-county resident stakeholders. Only 12 carry voting privileges. When informed that no means exists to automatically elevate qualified members to voting status, a frustrated Geiger responded, “Maybe they need to look at their bylaws.” The bafflement intensified when commissioners moved to fill four openings on the agricultural preservation board, for which only Larry Neil applied for reappointment. “Why is it so difficult to get people to apply for these openings?” asked Commissioner Joyce Snow, who, in this case, was told that because of the contention with which the agricultural preservation board has been involved recently, no one was likely to be interested in application. “We’re struggling with getting paperwork together,” explained Commissioner Jim Dull, the board’s assigned liaison to the agricultural preservation board, who cited the gift of the DeGroote Farm to the land preservation program as an example of past difficulties. “We received state and federal money for the purchase along with the DeGrootes’ gift of 25 percent of the cost,” related Dull, “but it still cost the county $2,500 for the paperwork. People can gift property, but it still costs the county money to accept it. We’re not looking at spending county money on this project.” The search for applicants to fill four open positions between the two boards, however, apparently will cost additional county money. Fortunately, no additional money will be required to fill openings on the animal shelter advisory board and the Commission on Aging board. The county board recommended the appointments of Laura Satterfield to a oneyear appointment, Tamara Dickinson to a two-year appointment, and the reappointment of Mary Fisher to a full three-year appointment on the animal shelter advisory board. Satterfield and Dickinson will fill unexpired appointments on the board. Also recommended for approval by commissioners at next week’s official board meeting were the appointments of Janet Geukes and Kenneth Moore to three-year terms on the Commission on Aging board. Three candidates applied for the two openings. Current COA board member Debbie Massimino re-applied and was interviewed by telephone at her Lansing office where she is finance director for Hospice of Lansing. “This is a very difficult one,” said Geiger in choosing from three highly qualified applicants for two positions. “Debbie did say that, if she were not re-appointed, she would continue to be involved as a volunteer.” Board members, who voted 6-0 with Commissioner Jim DeYoung not in attendance to approve the appointment of Geukes and Moore, cited the direct and individual experience as being assets to coming COA challenges. Geukes has involved seniors in COA activities through work as a senior activity advisor for the Barry County Fair and as an participant in the Relay for Life Dinner for Survivors. As a licensed building contractor, Moore is expected to provide guidance on a possible future COA building reconstruction or redesign. The recommendations to appoint Shults and Parker to the parks and recreation board and Neil to the agricultural preservation board also were unanimously approved. In other business, the board: • Approved a recommendation that cat adoption fees be increased to $70 and adoption fees for dogs to $90, plus a license fee. Current fees are $10 for cats and $20 for dogs, but Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman proposed that all adoptable animals be spayed or neutered and vaccinated for See VOLUNTEERS, page 2 City council names Tossava mayor pro-tem; sets calendar for year by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell opened the Hastings City Council’s annual organizational meeting with a state of the city address in which he summarized highlights of last year, such the completion of the Michigan Avenue bridge, Art Park in the 1st Ward Park, Michigan State Housing Development Authority grants used to develop secondstory housing in downtown, new business development. He compared it to 10 years ago when a new bridge, a linear park along the Thornapple River and downtown revitalization were still in the planning stages. “We come a long ways,” he said. Prior to Monday’s meeting, council members joined the young men and women actively involved in the Hastings Skate Park for a pizza party, sponsored by Pastor Randall Bertrand of Woodgrove Brethren Christian to celebrate a $15,000 donation the city received in December for improvements the park. The donation is from a software developer in recognition of his business relationship with Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, which was the first local company to implement the software. The donor said he wanted the funds to benefit local youths. In 2012, the City of Hastings officially assumed responsibility for the maintenance of TangleTown the community-built play structure at Bob King Park, from the nonprofit Circle of Friends, which had disbanded since the playground was built in 1997. During his report Monday evening, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said he had received a letter from a young man from the Grand Rapids area who recently visited Hastings and Bob King Park with his girlfriend who grew up here. He wrote that his girlfriend showed him the fence surrounding the play structure, which had the name of many community members engraved on them, including one in memory of her mother, who died seven weeks after his girlfriend’s birth. The young man asked if it was possible to have his girlfriend’s name inscribed on a picket. Mansfield and Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said they would look into developing a program that would once again allow groups and individuals to purchase pickets and have them engraved. Mansfield said funds raised from the sale of pickets could then be used for maintenance of the structure. In other business, the council: • Unanimously elected council member David Tossava as mayor pro-tem for 2013. • Set the schedule of regular council meetings for 2013 as 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month, except Tuesday, May 28, in place of Monday, May 27, which is Memorial Day; and, Tuesday, See COUNCIL, page 2 Former Tepper residence burned as training exercise The Middleville home where several dead dogs were found in October is destroyed Sunday as part of a firefighter training exercise. The home previously belonged to Marcie Tepper, a special animal control advisor to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Tepper was subsequently charged with animal cruelty. The new owner said the Finkbeiner Road residence was so contaminated with animal remains and feces, he needed to destroy the home; it could not be renovated. The fire was started by the Thornapple Fire Department at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday, and the house burned completely within 40 minutes. The fire crew left the premises at 2 p.m. Tepper is scheduled for a hearing on a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge Tuesday, Jan. 22. �Page 2 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Board of Education holds annual organizational meeting, elects officers Star Elementary teachers (from left) Dawn Secord, Tammy Nemetz and Julie Carlson, and Star Elementary principal Amy Tebo (fourth from left) listen as Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings reads a certificate from the Michigan Department of Education recognizing Star as a Beating the Odds Reward School. Star Elementary named Reward School, again by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Star Elementary School in Hastings has been recognized by the Michigan Department of Education as a Reward School for the 2012-13 school year in two categories— High Performance and Beating the Odds. It is the first year the school has been named to the High Performance category and the third it has been named a Beating the Odds school. High Performance schools are those that demonstrate high achievement on state assessment tests in all five core areas: Reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Beating the Odds is a designation for schools that outperform others with similar risk factors and demographic makeup. During the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education work session Tuesday evening, Superintendent Todd Geerlings presented Star Elementary principal Amy Tebo and members of her teaching staff with a certificate recognizing their achievement. “Congratulations to Star School and the staff and students,” said Geerlings, as he presented Tebo with the certificate. “From the board of education and the superintendent, thank you and great job.” Reward Schools are the top 5 percent of the top-to-bottom ranking of all Michigan schools based on criteria such as meeting adequate yearly progress, Michigan Education Assessment Program scores and more. VOLUNTEERS, continued from page 1 rabies and other diseases, dewormed and checked for fleas saving new pet owners from obtaining those services on their own which could run, she estimated, as high as $300 for each animal. Newman pointed out to commissioners that providing these services at the shelter, through the increase in fees, would be best for the animals, would cut down on overpopulation in the community, and would provide funds to ensure that all animals at the shelter can be spayed and neutered. • Approved a recommendation for the purchase of a 2012 Ford Transit Connect to be used as an animal shelter transport vehicle at a total cost of $24,075. The new vehicle would replace a current 2006 four-by-four truck with an Animal Control “topper” and 70,000 miles that has been used for animal control functions but is not conducive to transporting animals and volunteers. Money to purchase the 2012 vehicle would come from the county’s vehicle replacement fund, though discussion did raise the possibility that money also could come from an animal shelter donation fund seeded by an estate gift to be used for the care of animals. Dull and Snow expressed concerns about the purchase, Snow suggesting that a vehicle capable of both animal control and animal shelter functions be considered before committing to spend $24,000. Dull questioned the replacement of a vehicle that may not yet have reached its maximum use. “It basically sounds that you’re replacing this vehicle with one that can transport cats,” observed Dull. “I still think we’re way ahead of the game. I’d like to see the miles they [Animal shelter] will be traveling.” Dull and Snow were the negative votes in a 4-2 approval to move the recommendation to next week’s board meeting. • Approved a resolution to continue a collaborative partnership with nine Southwest Michigan counties seeking areas of mutual “We received state and federal money for the purchase along with the DeGrootes’ gift of 25 percent of the cost, but it still cost the county $2,500 for the paperwork. People can gift property, but it still costs the county money to accept it. We’re not looking at spending county money on this project.” Commissioner Jim Dull, county board liaison to the agricultural preservation board concern and interest that may lead to cooperative agreements and cost savings. The partnership originated from a policy articulated by Gov. Rick Snyder aimed at requiring counties to examine and share best practices leading toward consolidation, where appropriate. County Administrator Michael Brown told commissioners that the second phase of the state’s required reporting for the Economic Vitality Incentive Program is due and the resolution would be a helpful addition to that report. “The only downside,” to the resolution, Brown pointed out, “is the potential for confusion with our change of economic development regions, where we are moving from the northern fringe of one to the southern fringe of a region that includes Grand Rapids. These are two separate issues. The next county board meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the courthouse, beginning at 9 a.m. A strategic planning session will follow that meeting. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 2013 INAUGURAL BALL Honoring President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Saturday, the 19th of January, 8:00 in the evening until ? ? ? At the Historic Thomas Jefferson Hall Light food and refreshments will be served. Live music for your dancing pleasure. On this 57th Presidential Inauguration Celebration plan now for an evening celebrating President Obama’s SECOND TERM IN OFFICE. Dress is optional from formal to blue jeans. $10 per person Please join your friends and neighbors for this celebration of Victory! Paid for by the Barry County Democratic Committee, 238 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, MI 49058 77575408 (A correction to last week’s county board story: In a discussion of commissioner assignments to various committees, Commissioner Joyce Snow stated that she intends to resign from the Starting Over for Success Board to avoid a conflict of interest and not from her assignment as a commission liaison to the Community Corrections Advisory Board. She will, however, continue to volunteer with SOS, an organization she helped found.) by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools Board of Education president Kevin Beck has traded his gavel for a ledger after trustee Dan Patton was elected to take his place as the head of the board and Beck was elected as the board’s new treasurer. Tuesday evening, during its first annual January organizational meeting following the switch to the November election cycle, the board elected the following officers for 2013: Patton, president; Jon Hart, vice president; Donna Garrison, secretary; and Beck, treasurer. Patton said that despite the continued financial difficulties facing virtually every school district in Michigan, he is excited about the opportunity to help lead the district. “We have great teaching team, a great administrative team and great support staff team. With these teams in place, I think we can move our district forward,” he said. “Together we can find new ways and opportunities to educate our children. That is what the board [is], and certainly what I am, about.” Patton was elected to the board of education in May 2011, and is the past vice president of the board. He is the director of Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area. He previously served as director for Eaton County Parks for 10 years. He began his career as a park ranger/conservation officer with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Patton earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bluefield College and attended law enforcement training at Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy. He and his wife, Melissa, have three children. He has served on numerous boards and been involved in youth programs over the years, including teaching hunting and boating safety course, serving on the Smyth County United Way Board, past president of the Michigan Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials, member of the parks board for the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association and public policy committee of the Michigan Parks and Recreation Association. He has also served on the Hastings Youth Athletic Association board, is a member of the Hastings Rotary Club, and coached youth football and YMCA baseball, T-ball and soccer. Patton said education is a priority. “Education is one of the most important, if not the most important, thing we can do for our kids. It’s certainly always been my passion,” he said. In April 2012, the board approved a motion to change from four- to six-year board terms. Current board members and their term expi- Dan Patton rations are: Beck, Dec. 31, 2016; Donna Garrison, Dec. 31, 2014; Jon Hart, Dec. 31, 2014; Robert Longstreet, Dec. 31, 2014; Patton, Dec. 31, 2016; Valerie Slaughter, Dec. 31, 2018; and Louis Wierenga Jr., Dec. 31, 2018. In other business, the board: • Designated its treasurer, secretary and the district’s director of business services, Tim Berlin, as signatories on checking accounts and authorized superintendent Todd Geerlings or Berlin to approve withdrawals from savings accounts. • Designated Hastings City Bank, Union Bank, Firstbank, Chemical Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Fifth Third Bank and Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus as depositories for district funds during 2013. • Designated the following agents to accept and sign documents on behalf of the board — director of curriculum and instruction, Bill Trujillo, compliance officer; and, Berlin, Freedom of Information Act coordinator and agent for posting notices of all meetings pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. In the event of Berlin’s absence, a member of the accounting staff will be appointed as an alternate. • Announced the next regular meeting of the board will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the multi-purpose room of Central Elementary. CONTRACT, continued from page 1 contract, they will still be in the top one-third statewide, and our district’s revenue is in the bottom 20 percent statewide; this balance is not sustainable. “All financial analysis and projections show that, even with the contract if it were all on schedule, the salary changes were to remain permanent, a host of revenue enhancement and budget reductions would need to occur. Otherwise, the budget year 2014-15, the district would be looking at significant budget issues,” Beck said. “By making next year’s reductions 3 percent on schedule and 3 percent off schedule, we’re setting the district up to go through this unsavory process of cuts again.” However, Beck said he was supporting the contract because HEA members had agreed to significant concessions that will allow the district to meet obligations under its deficitreduction plan and will result in a positive fund balance for the district for the duration of the contract. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings said the contract would allow the district to eliminate its current deficit and establish a fund balance of $600,226 by June 30, and he anticipates a fund balance of $1,015,172 by June 30, 2014. Like Hart, Geerlings said he appreciates the sacrifices made by teachers and staff. “We know this is not easy for them, and this represents a significant effort on their part,” he said. “We spent a lot of time this year trying to get the budget and our financial house in order. We still have more to do, but we look forward to working with our teachers and other staff to continue providing excellent education to the students of our district and serving our community.” Mike McCann, Hastings High School social studies teacher and HEA vice president, said he was looking forward to putting this round of contract negotiations behind him and moving forward. “I would like the board to be aware that the teachers are very aware of the other needs of the district concerning revenue, and we are very much paying attention to what the board is doing to increase revenue,” he said. “We are seriously hoping that talk resumes about some alternate forms of funding; and, we are standing with you in things we can do to help with that. McCann said the HEA wants to know that the district’s money is being used wisely and consistent with the financial situation. “Our district is in position to move forward, do some good things,” said newly named board president Dan Patton. “There are a lot of sacrifices being made by a lot of people, on a couple different fronts. I think sometimes you try to position yourselves so that it is what is most beneficial to the individual; but, I will say that there are some things that have been done that are most beneficial for the district as a whole, and ultimately we have support staff, administrators and educators who put a lot of time and effort into ensuring, not only the safety of the young people of our district, but also the education of the young people. And, hopefully, everyone always remembers that is what everybody is ultimately about— the education the children of Hastings Area School System.” COUNCIL, continued from page 1 Nov. 12, in place of Monday, Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. • Unanimously approved a request from the South Jefferson Street St. Patrick’s Day Committee to hold its annual parade starting at 4 p.m. Friday, March 15. The date was selected for the convenience of parade-goers, participants and city police. In 2014, the parade will once again be on March 17. Organizers said they also are working with the police department and city staff to come up with a longer route, since the event has been growing in size and popularity. • Unanimously approved a request from South Central Michigan Youth Baseball to allow the organization to use the ball field at Fish Hatchery Park at the following dates and times: 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 1, through July 15, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, when the group hosts its annual Hastings Day of Baseball. • Unanimously approved a request from the March of Dimes and the Barry County March for Babies Committee to hold its annual event in Fish Hatchery Park from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. • Unanimously approved a request from Barry County YMCA to use city park space for the following dates and activities: Fish Hatchery softball diamond — adult co-ed kickball, 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21, through June 16, except for May 26; Bob King Park baseball diamond, youth baseball, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, April 15 through June 20; Fish Hatchery Park softball diamond — adult co-ed softball 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 18, through Sept. 26; Tyden Park soccer field — adult co-ed soccer, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, through May 28; Tyden Park volleyball court — adult coed volleyball 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 through July 30. • Re-adopted the unamended Comprehensive Community Plan as recommended by the Hastings Planning Commission. • Approved annual salaries for elected officials for 2013 as recommended by the Campbell — mayor, $7,800; mayor pro-tem, $2,500; council members, $2,300; board of review, $115 per meeting. • Approved Campbell’s appointments for 2013 — Jeff Mansfield, city manager, with a 1 percent pay increase; Stephanie Fekkes, city attorney, with a $5 per hour increase, however, her retainer and labor fees remain the same; council member Barry Wood, legislative director. • Approved Mansfield’s 2013 recommended appointments — Jerry Sarver, deputy city manager, police chief, emergency management coordinator; Roger Caris, fire chief, fire marshal, Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator; Tim Girrbach, director of public services; Tom Emery, city clerk, treasurer, finance director, Freedom of Information Act coordinator; Hart, community development director; and Mansfield, zoning administrator. • Approved a traffic control order to permanently designate a portion of East Bond Street as a no-parking zone. • Set a special workshop for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, to discuss council goals for 2013-14. • Heard from Mansfield, who thanked the council for his recent performance review. “I greatly appreciate the city council’s feedback, and I will certainly use this information to improve my performance in the coming year,” he said. Mansfield was rated “excellent,” “good” and “satisfactory” in all areas of organizational management, fiscal management, program development and follow-through, intergovernmental relations, relationship with the public, relationship with employees, relationship with mayor and council, professional development and personal characteristics. Under intermediate and long-range planning, Mansfield received all excellent, good and satisfactory ratings except under the section of keeping council advised of new and pending legislation and developments in the areas of public policy, where he received one “needs improvement” mark. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — Page 3 Hastings students excel at regional business competition Thirty-five members of the Hastings High School Business Professionals of America collectively walked away with 38 awards Saturday at the Region 1 Leadership Conference at Davenport University in Caledonia. Just over half of the Hastings students qualified for state competition. Business Professionals of America is a youth organization that provides leadership and business opportunities for high school students to assist them in making decisions on their future careers. Events include individual and team competitions in accounting, business skills, technology, public speaking and presentation skills. At the Region 1 Leadership Conference, Hastings High School business students put those skills to the test. They competed in individual and team events ranging from accounting to graphic design to public speaking. Approximately 400 students from 20 area schools competed. The 18 students who qualified to attend the BPA State Leadership Conference March 21 to 24 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids are Sarah Alspaugh (first in banking and finance, Diplomat Torch Award), Jessi Buschmann (fourth in business spelling), Damon Cove (first in parliamentary procedure team, fifth in parliamentary procedure concepts, fifth in management, marketing, and human resources concepts, Diplomat Torch Award), Victoria Fueri (first in parliamentary procedure team, second in parliamentary procedure concepts), Ethan Haywood (third in prepared speech), Taylor Horton (Diplomat Torch Award), Lindy Kloosterman (first in parliamentary procedure team, third in banking and finance, Diplomat Torch Award), Alyssa Larsen (first in parliamentary procedure team, second in business meeting concepts, third in parliamentary procedure concepts), Addison Millard (third in graphic design promotion), Becky Maurer (fifth in extemporaneous speech), Christine Maurer (first in advanced accounting, fourth in insurance concepts, Diplomat Torch Award), Jesse McClurkin (second in fundamental accounting), Zach McMahon (first in financial analyst team, third in advanced accounting, Diplomat Torch Award), Corrie Osterink (first in financial analyst team, second in advanced accounting, Diplomat Torch Award), Amber Pickard (first in financial analyst team, Diplomat Torch Award), Shelby Price (first in parliamentary procedure team, fourth in parliamentary procedure concepts), Cindy Tebo (first in parliamentary procedure team, first in parliamentary procedure concepts, Diplomat Torch Award), and Shelby Vandermel (first in parliamentary procedure team, Diplomat Torch Award). The Diplomat Torch Awards frame and guide BPA members’ leadership and service to their chapters and communities. Students complete activities in seven categories — leadership; service; cooperation; knowledge; friendship; love, hope, faith; and patriotism — then log their activities in an online Torch Resume. Each activity is worth five, 10, 15 or 20 points. When student achieve a certain number of points for each category, their advisors submit the resume online to be reviewed for recognition. The Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed for more than 25 years. Hastings High School business teachers and BPA advisors who helped the students prepare are Tracy George and Andrew Mains. Rutland township approves special district for hotel by David DeDecker Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township board unanimously has approved a resolution creating a special assessment district for the Holiday Inn Express hotel due to open this year. The resolution, approved by the board at its Jan. 9 meeting, states that the township will finance public utility infrastructure improvements for the construction of water and sewer lines to the hotel. The infrastructure project is estimated to cost $224,500. In accordance with the special assessment district, Hastings Lodging LLC agrees to pay the township back over five years in five equal annual payments, including an accrued interest rate of 4 percent. Supervisor Jim Carr told the board and the half dozen people in the audience that he continues to work on joint planning and urban services to ensure a smooth transition and seamless zoning between the City of Hastings, Rutland and other townships. Carr said he and attorney Craig Rolfe are working to craft a noise ordinance for the township. “A lot of this came about with the new [state] fireworks law last year,” said Clerk Robin Hawthorne. “We had a terrible time with people setting off huge above-theground fireworks at all hours of the night. It wasn’t the Fourth of July, it was weeks afterwards. We’re not the only township doing this. If you don’t have a noise ordinance in place, the police can’t respond to the complaint.” The board unanimously approved retaining Craig Rolfe as attorney of record and Prein and Newhof as engineers of record for the township. Patrick Sharpe announced he will present the proposal for the Algonquin Lake July 4 fireworks at the next township board meeting, which will be Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. BPA regional winners who qualified Saturday to compete at the state level are (front row, from left) Corrie Osterink, Becky Maurer, Addison Millard, Lindy Kloosterman, Shelby Vandermel, Shelby Price, Victoria Fueri, Cindy Tebo, (back) Zach McMahon, Sarah Alspaugh, Christine Maurer, Jesse McClurkin, Damon Cove, Alyssa Larsen and Jessi Buschmann. (Missing from photo are Ethan Haywood, Taylor Horton and Amber Pickard.) Taking part in regional competition Saturday, representing Hastings High School, are (seated, from left) Leah Czinder, Cherie Kosbar, Kayla Kalmink, Cindy Tebo, Victoria Fueri, Kayla Martin, (middle) Amber Pickard, Corrie Osterink, Becky Maurer, Lindy Kloosterman, Ryan Horton, Aaron Denny, Haley Perkins-Craven, Shelby Price, Shelby Vandermel, Alyssa Larsen, Kylie Pickard, Jessi Buschmann, (back) Sarah Alspaugh, Grace Bosma, Zach McMahon, Christine Maurer, Owen Post, Lee Stowe, Damon Cove, Addison Millard, Jesse McClurkin, Chris Doxtader, Connor von der Hoff, James Isola, Taylor Horton, Joe Smith and Drew Engle. (Missing from photo are Austin Haywood and Ethan Haywood.) Hastings Dance Team performing during half-time The Hastings High School Dance Team, promoting school spirit and pride at the varsity boys and girls basketball games. The team will give half-time performance during both the girls and boys varsity games Jan. 18 and 25, as well as Feb. 22. Members of the team include (inner circle, clockwise from top) Kelsi Harden, Olivia Rose, Bri Sheldon, Katy Garber, Lynlee Cotton, Vicki Smith, Mikayla Calvert, Elisa Mercanti, (outer circle, from top right) Audry Bush, Chelsey Culp, Hope Woods, Baylee Crittendon, Amanda Evans, Kailey Gilbert, Sarah DeBolt, Katie Beauchamp, Jesi O’Keefe, Taylor Warner, Nicole Arens, Ayla Kinney, Haley Clinton, Sam Crittendon, Libby Trudgeon. The dance team is student-run club. This year’s performances are choreographed and taught by Katy Garber. The team is under the direction of Jenny Johnston and Colleen Garber. (Missing from photo is Ally Olsen.) 77575554 �Page 4 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? ‘60 Minutes’ doesn’t understand community newspapering Extended boughs Do you A backdrop of snow accents the far reaches of this tree on Becker Road, near Woodlawn Avenue. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. know? Alley gents Do you recognize any of the men in this photo? Do you know why this photo was taken? Do you have any idea why they are sitting on bowling balls? The man seated third from the left appears to have “Glendon” stitched on his shirt. The man standing second from left has “Sl___n” on his shirt, and the man standing on the far right is wearing a shirt embroidered with “Harry.” What can you tell us about his photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other infor- mation. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want Have you to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. A few readers recognized Charles Brill as the man in the W.K. Kellogg Nashville Band uniform in last week’s photo. He was standing over Herb Moyer and Art Steward. Brill was the band director in Nashville in the late 1950s and early 1960s. No one yet has recognized the young lady in the photo. met? Bernadine Carr has spent most of her 78 years in Lake Odessa. She was born in Lawton, and lived there until 1938, when the family returned to their roots in Lake Odessa after her father retired from teaching. She married Gene Carr, and they raised four children, Randy, Tom, Patricia and Jim. Randy died at age 13 due to congenital heart condition. She has seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Bernadine and Gene were married for 52 years before Gene died of cancer in 2002. The couple were co-owners of G&W Sales, a John Deere dealership in Lake Odessa, for 22 years. Bernadine still loves John Deere memorabilia, and her son Jim works for Bader & Sons in Portland, so the family is still connected with John Deere equipment. Bernadine has served on the board for St. Edward Catholic Church, EBI, Little League and Pony League. She was a Cub Scout leader, and a Brownie Girl Scout leader. In the past, Carr spent many hours sewing crafts to sell at area craft shows. She also designed and made her daughter’s wedding gown. Carr says she worked her way through motherhood. She is currently a trustee on the Ionia County Genealogical Society Board, as well as a member of the First Families of Ionia County Society. Favorite movie: Pretty Woman with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. I just love that movie. Favorite trip: I love Alaska and Hawaii. It’s hard to decide between the two. We also took a 4,000-mile trip from the east to west coast of Canada over 10 days, which was a beautiful trip. Favorite television shows: I like to watch “American Pickers” and anything on the Food Channel. Favorite book from childhood: I just loved Little Women. Advice for young people today: Pursue something. Whether it’s farming or college or motherhood, find something you like to do and pursue it. Each week, The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County area shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Bernadine Carr Last week, as I was finishing dinner, I heard Morley Safer tell the publisher of the New Orleans Times-Picayune that “virtually an entire industry is in free-fall.” Safer was talking about the newspaper industry on the CBS program “60 Minutes” and the decision of the 175-yearold Times-Picayune, one of the nation’s most venerable newspapers, to reduce its seven-day publication format to a threeday-per-week printing schedule. Newhouse publications, which owns the Times-Picayune, did the same thing earlier last year with two other papers it owns, the Grand Rapids Press and the Kalamazoo Gazette. How interesting that the same business model imposed on the TimesPicayune, more than 1,500 miles away, is considered by Newhouse to be suitable for our own media market which now receives print editions of those two papers three days per week and must read news online the other four. Dan Gaydou, president of mLive Media Group, was quoted as saying, “It isn’t easy, but let’s face it, the publishing world hasn’t been at ease for quite some time. We are all going through cutbacks and downsizing. We couldn’t wait. We saw what was happening in Michigan for quite some time. It seems like all we were talking about is how to absorb circulation losses and ad revenue declines.” It’s a line straight from Newhouse offices in New York City that’s being used throughout the country wherever Newhouse is gutting a newspaper it owns to cut corners, increase revenue and build its empire, despite what really matters to the local community. I believe Safer did the newspaper industry a disservice with his “60 Minutes” story from New Orleans by implying that the newspaper industry is dying just because one of the largest daily newspaper corporations in the country announced a change from a daily print operation to publishing three days a week. In Safer’s interview with Jim Amoss, Times publisher, Amoss said the company was looking for options. He didn’t want to say that one of the country’s major cities would be left without a daily newspaper — breaking a tradition that has lasted for more than 175 years. It didn’t take long for the hurricane-like winds to blow up in the days following the announcement as many high-profile New Orleans leaders cried out, saying, the Newhouses are losing the trust of the community. Throughout the area, readers expressed their feelings over the relationship they had for their daily newspaper and weren’t willing to give up without a fight. In fact, when local billionaire Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints football team, heard about the issue, he offered to purchase the paper to keep it as a daily community resource. But officials from Newhouse Corporation said that the paper wasn’t for sale. Why not? If the financial strength of the newspaper is that dire, why would Newhouse not jump ship on the market and use the additional funds to support other properties? Because it isn’t just about difficult times — it’s about what’s really happening in many newspaper corporations across the country. They’ve been cutting staff, production and delivery costs, all in the name of competing in an online world. I’m often asked what impact the Internet has had on our industry, and I reply, “The Internet isn’t the monster in the room. Over the last 20 years, two things had more impact on newspapers than the Internet. The first problem came as large newspaper companies bought up small-town family-owned publications. The second problem came as advertising revenues continued to decline, just as J-Ad Graphics Inc. has seen in our communities. As an example, in recent years, all of our local automotive dealerships — which were major advertisers — closed up, leaving a few used car lots. In fact, in Barry County alone, at one time there were 16 dealerships. Today there are none. For more than 100 years, most familyowned newspaper publishers operated with the conviction that it wasn’t just about the money. Local publishers were, and still are, devoted to their communities and it showed in their dedication to better inform the public. Over the years, our industry has weathered the storm coming from every new technology that has threatened our existence. We’ve survived radio, television and cable TV, Yellow Pages, Craigslist and the Internet. In each case, we’ve lost some business, but it also made us work harder to protect the relationship we’ve had with our readers. In New Orleans, readers were frantic with the thought of losing their daily paper because they realize it will be harder to maintain a sense of community. Local citizens and community leaders expressed their outrage over losing a watchdog that had become a beacon of civic solidarity. Local citizens said the Times offered a place for everyone’s voice to be heard — young or old, rich or poor. Communities there and here know the importance of a robust press and the role it plays in building a “presence of place.” Yes, we know that technology has transformed the way we gather and distribute information in what’s become a 24/7 news cycle with tablets, laptops and smartphones playing a role in the information age. But the source of this information is often newspapers. Plus, since newspapers aren’t trying to pull viewers in with “breaking headline news,” we are able to verify information and provide in-depth stories. We print our stories on paper, knowing they will be around for decades; we don’t throw together 30 seconds of video just to be “first, best, live” Why should you support your local newspaper or radio station when the news is available in the digital world where it’s constantly updated and comes to you without a cover price? Because we cover the news that people care about — it’s about you, our readers. We accept our role as your local news source by covering local government, schools, sports, community organizations and service club activities. We publish local announcements, births, deaths, engagements, anniversaries, marriages, church notices and more. Our readers look to our community papers for municipal meetings, tax notices and change in local rules and regulations. Not only do we cover these meetings, we give our readers opinions to help them better understand the consequences, or what I like to call, “connecting the dots.” What Safer missed in his “60 Minutes” story was the crisis communities will face and the loss of the passion of local reporters if they give up their local newspapers. Freedom of the press is as much the reader’s responsibility as it is the publication’s. What happens when a newspaper ceases to publish? Communities weaken their voice that newspapers offer — when they turn off the lights. A glimpse into what happens when a community loses its newspaper was offered in a study out of Princeton University. The study showed, within a short time, that “voter turnout dropped, fewer people ran for public office and more incumbents were reelected. That’s because fewer stories are written about a given town, and its inhabitants seemed to care less about how they’re being governed.” The report went on to show that, “local coverage is something the newspapers uniquely provide, and, when people don’t have it, they’re much less engaged.” While the study was limited in scope, the statistics show that more than the newspapers’ circulation areas would be impacted. Plus, municipalities covered by newspapers with scaled-back newsrooms, such as the Times Picayune, will see other trends emerging, because the papers simply cannot cover as much local news as they had previously. These are steps that J-Ad Graphics Inc. has been unwilling to take. Because we recognize the value and the necessity of a free press in building an informed public, we’ve reached out to our readers who recognized this reality with our recent voluntary subscription program. The response has helped immensely — as much from an encouragement standpoint as a financial one. The notes that have come with the contributions have been powerful in their resolve to help us continue to provide a newspaper to our communities. But newspapers aren’t alone in this financial challenge. Due to technological advances in manufacturing, artificial intelligence and robotic production, new assembly and packaging techniques will apply pressure to companies as traditional manufacturing continues to change. Recently I purchased an iPhone with Apple’s voice-activated technology so I can take notes, schedule a meeting, get the weather and just about anything — all from my phone. So it’s not just the newspaper industry that is being impacted by this high-tech new world. The technological revolution will continue to change the way we work, play and get our information — yet our success will depend on how we adapt with the changes as they come. We understand that we are in a changing technological age, but we remain committed to our communities — to the history, to your voice and to the impact we can make by putting it all together in a weekly package. It’s not just about making a profit for us. J-Ad Graphics remains dedicated to providing a strong voice and a local marketing tool for small businesses — something that Morley Safer surely missed. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — Page 5 Delton Kellogg turns false bomb threat into lesson for students by David DeDecker Staff Writer Delton Kellogg Middle School students were evacuated to the high school Monday around 1 p.m. after a student reported graffiti referencing a locker bomb. Someone had written on the bathroom wall that a locker contained explosives. Barry Township Police responded to the school, as did Barry County Sheriff Deputies and the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad from Battle Creek. The search took the rest of the school day. The bomb squad used a robot to remotely investigate the school, but no explosives or suspicious materials were located. School Superintendent Paul Blacken said afternoon pickup of all students was diverted to the high school, and two automated phone calls were sent to parents in the district — one at 3:45 p.m. to explain the evacuation and a second at 6:30 p.m. to inform all parents that no explosives were found. All evening activities, including practices, were canceled district-wide. Blacken said police had finished their work at the school around 5:15 p.m. “We had an orderly dismissal, and nobody was able to get into the middle school until today,” said Blacken Tuesday in a phone interview. “They determined there was no threat, nor had there been.” A crisis meeting was held in his office Tuesday morning before school, followed by staff meetings. Later, students were told what had occurred Monday afternoon and learned the seriousness of producing such graffiti. “Most all of the feedback from law enforcement and parents have said everything was done correctly,” said Blacken. “We think it was a prank who randomly picked this locker number.” Authorities continue their investigation to identify the student who wrote the graffiti. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Like history, economy repeats itself To the editor: With the tragic similarity to the crash of 1929, our modern-day financial bubble economy temporarily collapsed, in different stages, first in 2007, and then again in 2008. Today’s global post-bubble economic recession is taking its toll on our state and local government budgets. The Hastings Banner editorial of Dec. 20, 2012, mentions that schools all over Michigan have greatly reduced much-needed counseling services for students. In addition to that, I’ve heard that the global recession forced the city of Hastings to cut its budget so much that the city has no longer been able to afford to have a special police officer permanently on location at Hastings High School to cope with the daily legal and social problems among students. This means that, periodically, a busy city police car has to make a special trip all the way over to the high school for various problems there. (I think the high school may now only have a part-time, county-funded officer on duty, possibly only once or twice a week.) Perhaps the Banner could interview city workers about the city’s future budget possibilities, as today’s global post-bubble reces- sion continues. Also, perhaps the Banner could arrange some interviews with Hastings High School teachers, students, and staff members about all the devastating state-funded and county-funded school counseling program budget cuts that have occurred in recent year due to the global post-bubble economic recession. After the catastrophic U.S. subprime housing bubble collapsed in 2007 and after the second financial bubble, (the reckless investment banks’ subprime-backed toxic securities bubble of fake prosperity), finally crashed in 2008, the global economy fell into the worst post-bubble decline since 1929 to 1932. Meanwhile, U.S. factories have been continuously relocating to China and Mexico, and robotic manufacturing machines are now replacing unskilled U.S. factory workers, leaving a hollowed-out middle class described in the recent economic history book, Pinched by Atlantic Magazine editor and author Don Peck. Maybe the Banner could interview some economists from nearby universities about America’s shaky economic future. Sincerely, Tom Bateman State News Roundup Administration, fiscal agencies reach revenue consensus improve, marking the third consecutive year of renewed growth following the recession,” said State Treasurer Andy Dillon. “Continued growth in key sectors such as vehicle sales and housing starts, will help boost the level of economic activity in Michigan and generate growth in tax collections through FY 2015.” State Budget Director John Nixon, Senate Fiscal Agency Director Ellen Jeffries, and House Fiscal Agency Director Mary Ann Cleary Friday reached a consensus on economic and revenue figures for the remainder of fiscal year 2013, as well as the next two fiscal years. Following Friday’s revenue estimating conference, net FY 2013 general fund-general purpose revenue is projected at $8.792 billion, down $178 million from the estimate agreed to at the May 2012 revenue conference. School Aid Fund revenue is now estimated at $11.128 billion, down $42 million from May. Most of these declines in the revenue estimates reflect tax policy changes that were enacted after the May 2012 conference, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Net general fund revenue for the 2014 fiscal year is now forecasted at $9.264 billion, up $5 million from the May 2012 estimate, while the 2014 school aid fund revenue estimate has been revised down $39 million to an estimated $11.433 billion. In fiscal year 2015, the general fund revenue is estimated to be $9.640 billion and school aid fund revenue is estimated at $11.769 billion. “In 2012, economic activity continued to Shoreline near Detroit going soft for wildlife The Detroit-Windsor metropolitan area has long been known for its highly industrialized and urban landscape and has often been referred to as part of the “Rust Belt.” This rust belt image is no longer accurate, since the region is becoming a leader in restoring urban shoreline habitat, creating waterfront greenways, building the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and celebrating North America’s only river system to receive both American and Canadian Heritage River designations. What was once considered a “hard” shoreline is now becoming soft. In the past, as commerce and industry expanded in the region, 31 of the 32 miles of the U.S. mainland of the Detroit River shoreline were hardened with concrete or steel, providing no habitat for fish or wildlife. This shoreline hardening contributed to a 97 percent loss of coastal wetland habitats along the Detroit River. Today, communities and businesses see the Barry County celebrating Obama inauguration Dave Macqueen, chairman of the Barry County Democrats, has announced that in keeping with the 57th national inaugural, local activities will parallel the national celebration. Saturday, Jan. 19, a local inaugural ball is planned at historic Thomas Jefferson Hall beginning at 8 p.m. and featuring snacks and the music of Frank Dawson. The event will cost $10 per person and dress codes will be anything from formal attire to blue jeans. Macqueen also announc-ed that area Democrats have been asked to join the Obama family tradition of making Saturday, Jan. 19, a day of service to the community. What do you Tom Kendall, area director of Obama for America has also advised the hundreds of volunteers to assist United Way of Barry County in assembling care packages Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Day. The official swearing-in of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will be Jan. 20. The inaugural parade is scheduled for Jan. 21, the MLK national holiday. “It is only fitting that on this 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, every citizen – Republican, Independent or Democrat – join in this historic occasion,” said Macqueen. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov Last week’s question: If you’re a working American, your paycheck dropped last week by 2 percent, thanks to the fiscal cliff legislation. Do you feel satisfied doing your part to build a sound economy? (Technical difficulties de-activated our server) For this week: Cycling champion Lance Armstrong admitted during an interview with Oprah Winfrey this week that he was guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs. Admission may make him eligible to compete again. Should he be forgiven? q q State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Banner Cards and numbers by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Do you know where your Social Security card is? Hopefully, it’s in a safe place, tucked away securely with your other important papers. It certainly should not be in your purse or wallet and should not be carried with you every day, since it can be more valuable than cash to an identity thief. Do you know your Social Security number? Chances are you have it memorized. If you know your number, you may never need your card again. It is the number, not the card, that is most important. In the event that you lose your Social Security card and really need a replacement, you can find out all the details on how to obtain a replacement card and what specific documents you need to provide at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. Each situation is unique, but in most cases you simply need to print, complete and either mail or bring the application to Social Security with the appropriate documentation (originals or certified copies only). If you need to apply for a Social Security card and number for your child, you can do that the same way, and get the specific information at the same website. As you prepare for tax season, make sure kids (and all dependents) you list on your annual tax return have Social Security numbers. If you want to claim your child as a dependent on your tax return, your child will need a Social Security number. Learn more about your Social Security card and number at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber, where you can print out an application and find out everything you need for your specific situation. Arizona & LAST CHANCE! New Mexico: February 25-March 17 77575505 Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. The Hastings Yes No benefit of turning the focus toward the river and creating waterfront porches for both wildlife and people. They are using ecological principles and practices to reduce erosion and achieve stability and safety of shorelines, while enhancing habitat, improving aesthetics, enhancing urban quality of life, increasing waterfront property values, and even saving money when compared to installing concrete breakwalls or steel sheet piling. In the past two years, 13 new soft shoreline engineering projects have been completed or are underway in the watershed. In total, 51 soft shoreline engineering projects have now been undertaken in the past 12 years. This reengineering of shorelines is rehabilitating habitat for fish and wildlife, and helping change the face of the Detroit-Windsor metropolitan area. Much like the effort to recreate front porches on houses in cities to encourage a sense of community, soft engineered shorelines along waterfronts in urban areas can help recreate gathering places for both wildlife and people. Learn more about Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge online, www.fws.gov/refuge/Detroit_River/ Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 The Big 3 ft. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Complete tour information can be found at: www. hartzlertours.com Don’t delay, tours are filling fast, inquire today! 77575375 06801316 Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto “Wicked”: April 27 • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • �Page 6 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77575283 Worship Together Area Obituaries Marion Lucille Maynard Furrow Douglas Hugh Foreman, Sr. Ellyn M. Anderson ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for PreK-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Jan. 20 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Jan. 20 - High School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Jan. 21 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 - Vision Team 7 p.m. Jan. 23 Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m. Jan. 24 - Middle School Youth Group 5-6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Marion Lucille Maynard Furrow, of Hastings, passed away January 13, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on January 29, the daughter of Dr. Herbert and Birdie (Sherwood) Maynard. Marion graduated from Ionia High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Western Michigan University. She married Robert Furrow on August 4, 1953. Marion worked for Hastings Area Schools, teaching first grade at Central Elementary School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, church circle and High Nooners. Marion volunteered for the American Red Cross blood drive, American Cancer Society and was a volunteer tutor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Herbert and Birdie Maynard; husband, Robert Furrow; brother, Dr. Mason Maynard and nephews, Brian Furrow, Mickey Furrow, Tom Furrow and Ronnie Furrow; in-laws, Roland and Elsie Furrow, Reid and Harriet Furrow, Marshall and Millie Furrow, Bill and Senta Garrison and Peg Maynard. Marion is survived by daughters, Linda Furrow of Hastings (pets Hannah and Lizzie), Carol (Bret) Hyble of Mt. Pleasant (grandchildren, Brooks and Colton); son, Rick (Ronda) Furrow of Kalamazoo (grandchildren, Drew, Mike, Matt and Jessica); nieces and nephews, Brad and Sue Garrison, Dave and Luanna Furrow, Stuart and Leah Furrow, Dan Furrow, Deb Echtinaw, Chris and Annette Furrow, Connie Furrow, Tim and Karen Furrow, Pat Furrow, Mike and Judy Garrison, Senta Kay Baker, Suse Maynard, Sharon and Scott Crawford, Mike and Cyndi Maynard, Sherwood and Liz Maynard; special friends, Sue Long, JoAnn Guernsey, Fern Orsborn, Jean Kimmel, Tilly Rensenhouse, Trudy Tobias and Margaret Tripp. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following organizations: Barry County Humane Society, Pennock Home Health Care, Commission on Aging, or Barry Community Hospice. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m., following the visitation. Pastor Don Spachman, officiating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbach funeralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Dorothy M. Ball MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Dorothy M. Ball, of Middleville, passed away January 16, 2013 in Middleville. Dorothy was born October 24, 1919 in Irving Township, the daughter of Maurice C. and Lillian M. (Troyer) Johnson. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, camping and most of all spending time with her family. Dorothy worked as a waitress after graduation at the Diner (Street Car) by the river, Keegstra Grocery and Fates Grocery and she was a member of the Dorothy Brog Guild of the Middleville United Methodist Church and also held many offices on a women's bowling league for many years. Dorothy is survived by her children, Ernest (Christy) Ball of Muskegon; Cheryl (Lon) Myers of Grandville and Chris Mugridge of Middleville; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Carnell of Mt. Gilead, NC, Arlene Bontly of Melbourne, FL and Lois (Bob) Hendershott of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Enid (Gordon) Schuitman of Newaygo, and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest J. Ball on May 30, 2002 and a sister, Bernice. Dorothy's family will receive friends Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 10-11 a.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating. Burial will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Dorothy's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for her family. SUN CITY CENTER, FL – Douglas Hugh Foreman, Sr., age 75, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away December 31, 2012. He was born in Northville, MI, to Hugh and Lucille Foreman. He graduated from South Lyon High School, then joined the U.S. Navy in 1956, serving two tours in Vietnam before retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8) on July 3, 1976. While in the Navy, his tours of duty included Hawaii, France, Scotland, Africa, Guadalcanal, and the Philippines. After retirement, he resided in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, until returning to Michigan in 1984. He began spending winters in Florida in 2004. He was the owner of Rivergate Family Campground in Hastings, where he enjoyed a wide circle of friends in his retirement years. He supervised the renovation of the William E. Upjohn House at Historic Charlton Park and volunteered in the hardware store there during special events. He was the former owner of Fleet Repair in Mt. Pleasant and Top of the Hill German Car Repair in Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Denise Rae Foreman of Sun City Center, FL; former wife, Doris Ward Foreman of Battle Creek; son, Douglas Hugh (Julia) Foreman, Jr., of Jackson; daughters, Janet Lee (Philip) West of Eaton Rapids, Joanne Lucille (Tommy) Barnard, and Jean Louise Foreman of Hastings; brother, Michael Gordon (Debbie) Foreman of South Lyon; sister, Sandra Lee Gidos of South Lyon; daughter-in-law, Tammy Bennett of Monroe; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Keith Leroy Foreman, and brother-inlaw, John Gidos. He was a proud member of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club and Moose Lodge 682 in Hastings. A funeral service took place in Ruskin, FL Sunday, January 6, 2013. A memorial service will be held at Rivergate Family Campground in Hastings Saturday, July 6, 2013. Memorial contributions can be made in Doug’s name to the Charlton Park Foundation. Helen Agnes Loftus HASTINGS, MI – Helen Agnes Loftus, age 101, of Hastings, formerly of Greenville, passed away on January 12, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Home in Hastings. She was born on May 16, 1911, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Wilhelm) Schmidt. Helen attended the University of Wisconsin. She married Deane Boughten Loftus on June 7, 1937, and they moved to Detroit. In 1954, they moved to Greenville. Helen was always interested in the arts. She loved her family, home, sewing, and was an avid gardener all her life. Golfing is something she also enjoyed. She was a volunteer at the Greenville Hospital and was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville. She is survived by one sister, Dorothy Hartman, and niece, Jeanne Hartman, Oak Park, IL; one daughter, Carol Bidstrup, sonin-law, David Bidstrup, Parkersburg, West Virginia; one son, Dr. Stephen Loftus, daughter-in-law, Kay, Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa Goetze, (Stephen), Shaker Heights, OH, and Mark Bidstrup (Beth), Westerville, OH; Amy Tuitel (Donald), East Grand Rapids and Anna Loftus, Chicago, IL; nine great-grandchildren, Paul Goetze, Joshua Goetze, Shaker Heights, OH, Drew Bidstrup, Evan Bidstrup, Noah Bidstrup, Westerville, OH, Jared Tuitel, Margaret Tuitel, Helen Tuitel, Elizabeth Tuitel, East Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Deane in 1997, her sister, Geniveve Winter, and her brother, Irvin Schmidt. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2013 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville, with Rev. Father Darrell Kempf as celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Please visit our website at www.hurstfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message to the family. HASTINGS, MI - Ellyn M. Anderson, age 86, of Hastings, passed away January 14, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born March 31, 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of August L. and Viola (Wright) Beystrum. Ellyn attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1944. After high school, she worked at Hastings Manufacturing and later at the JCPenney store. Ellyn was also employed by Flexfab in Hastings for 22 years, retiring in 1992. Ellyn married Farrell Anderson on March 3, 1951. She was a member of the Hastings High School Alumni committee for many years and the Flexfab retirees committee. Ellyn enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Ellyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Farrell; brothers, Rudy and Don Beystrum; and sister, Barbara Beystrum Hoppe. Ellyn is survived by her son, Mark (Gwen) Anderson of Hastings; granddaughter, Kacy Anderson of Hastings, and daughter, Martha (Don) Ford of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following organizations: (1) American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc., Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts, 1755 Abbey Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823; (2) Hastings Elks Scholarship Fund, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058; (3) Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI 49058. Respecting Ellyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. A luncheon will follow the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Lenard F. Heckert KALAMAZOO, MI – Lenard F. Heckert of Kalamazoo, age 86, son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away January 12, 2013. Lenard was born in Venedy, IL, on October 30, 1926, to George and Ester Heckert. He graduated from Okawville High School and the University of Illinois. Lenard served his country in the army during WWII. Once discharged, he attended college on the GI bill. Lenard worked for Pet Milk, Inc. for over 40 years. Upon retirement, Lenard and Juanita traveled as a government consultant with IESC with service in Bangkok, Thailand; Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia. Lenard and his loving wife of 63 years, Juanita Lietz Heckert, were united in marriage on August 17, 1949. In their time together, they lived in Freemont, OH; Hastings, MI; Belleville, WI; Wayland, MI; Greeneville, TN and Kalamazoo, MI. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, and his children Nita, Boyd and Paul. His family has expanded over time to include seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lenard enjoyed his time as a grandfather. In Michigan, grandpa went parking at the local park with his grandchildren Katie and Becky. While in Tennessee, he enjoyed camping with his grandchildren Jonathan and Kristen. In Michigan, he watched his grandchildren Sarah, Holly and Chelsea play high school sports. Services were held on Tuesday, January 15 at the Wayland United Methodist Church, Wayland. A service will also be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013, 2 p.m., at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 4272 Stone Church Rd., Addieville, IL. Please visit Lenard’s personal memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you can archive a favorite memory or photo of him and sign his online guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. He will be greatly missed. Arrangements by the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler - Kalamazoo (800) 822-7594. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — Page 7 Gerald Lee Newton (Newt) BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: 7 M: 10 7 4 3 L: A J 6 5 4 K: K J 3 WEST EAST N: Q 6 M: A K J 9 2 L: 8 7 2 K: 6 5 4 Waste shouldn’t be eliminated from discussion N: 10 4 M: Q 8 6 L: K Q 10 K: A Q 9 7 2 SOUTH: Newborn Babies Kole Jaxon, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 1, 2013 at 10:12 p.m. to Emily Butterworth and Arthur Wilson of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Brock Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 3, 2013 at 12:12 p.m. to Bethany and Randy Hayes of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** George Felix, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 4, 2013 at 1:11 a.m. to Peter and Sarah Remenar of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Daisy Ray, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 5, 2013 at 10:03 p.m. to Daniel Haywood and Morgan Foreman of Gun Lake. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Ruby Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. to Amanda Sanders of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Local students nominated to U.S. Service academies Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) has nominated 20 students from West Michigan for appointment to the U.S. Service academies. The nominees will be considered for the class of 2017 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), and the U.S. Naval Academy. Among Amash’s nominations are the following local students: U.S. Air Force Academy — Edward Kosta, Hastings High School. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy — Zach Haas from Delton Kellogg. U.S. Military Academy at West Point — Zach Haas, Delton Kellogg, Edward Kosta, Hastings. U.S. Naval Academy — Zach Haas, Delton Kellogg; Edward Kosta, Hastings. An academy advisory board assisted Amash with the selection of his nominees. Criteria considered by the advisory board when recommending a student for nomination includes academic excellence, leadership www.river-ridge.biz 07619517 Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that the Chinese work very hard to address their waste problem. With over a billion people, they have a monumental task in disposing of all that human waste on a daily basis. In the countryside, one approach they sometimes use is a device called an anaerobic digester. It’s a vessel in which natural processes that break down waste without much oxygen present can proceed. Human waste is one material added to the digesters, but things like pig excrement can also be inputs. As they break down, they form gas and solids that are less hazardous to human health. One of the products of digesters is methane, called “biogas” in this context. It’s the same chemical that’s the main ingredient in the natural gas we burn in our furnaces. Biogas in some parts of rural China is used in the home as fuel for cook stoves. Compared to burning wood to cook, it’s convenient, and of course, it conserves trees. Digesters can break down things other than sewage. The same basic biological processes can help break down agricultural waste. But the sewage-to-fuel process surprises people the most, an example of making something valuable out of hazardous materials. On more than one occasion I’ve taken students to tour the local sewage treatment plant. (I realize I may be peculiar, but I think they should know what happens to their waste as part of being generally informed citizens and residents of the planet.) The anaerobic digesters at the plant produce methane. At least sometimes, that methane has been burned to provide heat to breakdown more waste. And sometimes it’s burned off in a flame atop the digester. Most Americans don’t know much about where their waste goes or how it’s treated and released into the general environment. Here’s hoping we can get over our embarrassment about our bodily waste and educate ourselves at least about the basics of wastewater treatment. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. experience and a strong commitment to a variety of extracurricular activities. Nominees are not guaranteed appointment to an academy, but applicants must receive a congressional nomination to be considered. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 17 — January Series presents W. Dwight Armstrong, “Feeding the World and the Future of Farming,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Pizza & Pages discusses Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi, 3:45 to 5; Movie Memories enjoys “All the King’s Men” with Broderick Crawford, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 — preschool story time hears about Dragons; January Series presents Garth Pauley, “Rituals of Democracy — Inaugural Addresses in American History,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 — Fancy Nancy Soiree, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (reservation required) Monday, Jan. 21 — January Series presents Robert Robinson, “Celebration through Gospel Music,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; library board of directors meet, 4 to 6; computer classes tackle “e-readers,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 — toddler story time says “Let’s count,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; January Series presents Mike Kim, “North Korea, China — A Modern Day Underground Railroad,” 12:30 to 1:30; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 — January Series presents Chap Clark, “Sticky Faith,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. N: A K J 9 8 5 3 2 M: 5 L: 9 3 K: 10 8 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead: AM North East Pass Pass South N! 4N West Pass Today’s column has South as the opener. Would you look at all of those spades! With both sides vulnerable, South reasoned that she could shut out everyone at the table by a preemptive bid of four spades. And that is what she did. All passed, and the contract was set at 4N in the South. With eight spades in her hand and little more, South was hoping to go down no more than two tricks for a minus 200 score. Going down just one would be a minus 100 score, and making 4N vulnerable would be a plus 620, a most daunting effort when she saw that she had at least five losers in her hand. Would partner North be able to help out this time or not? The lead of the AM from West suggested the KM as well. Most good defenders know better than to lead an ace without the king behind it. South was very sure she knew where the KM was. Where were the other key cards? After thanking partner North for her hand, South surveyed the situation. An AL in the North hand was good while the clubs were questionable. South really did not expect much more from North than what she saw. Thinking to herself, she saw the reality of the contract as down one trick, but if the East-West pair misdefended, this hand might be makeable. That would be fun. South called for the 3M from the dummy, 6M came from East, and her 5M. Trick one had gone to the East-West team. Here West paused to survey the situation. With a good count of the heart suit, five in her hand, four on the board, and one each from East and South, West was sure that South had a singleton heart, and a continuation of that suit was pointless. A shift would be the right strategy. Would it be diamonds or clubs? The diamonds looked to be solid with the AL sitting right out in the open. West chose a small club for the second lead. South played low, the right move (second-hand low), and East promptly played the QK, winning the second trick for the East-West defenders. Here at trick three was the crucial time for East-West to make the right defensive lead. What was the lead? Was it the AK to take the East-West’s third trick? Or was there a better defensive lead that would result in a sure defeat of the contract? What was the killing defensive lead? East thought about the choices to play to the third trick. If East played the AK immediately, the KK would be set up on the board, and the AL would be South’s effective entry to that good club. Rather than do that for South, East devised a different strategy. If East could knock out the AL, then there would be two chances to set the contract: one in clubs and one in diamonds. Accordingly, East made the proper defensive move, and she led the KL, the top of the diamond sequence. South was in trouble immediately after that strong defensive lead, but she took the AL and bravely led the lonesome 7N on the board. When spades broke 2-2, the worst was over in that area. However, South would only take the eight spade tricks and the one diamond trick for nine tricks, down one trick, and a minus 100 points on their side of the scoring tally. The message here is that the defenders were careful and thoughtful as they prepared for the contract. Being hasty would have handed South a 4N contract that she did not deserve. The need for patience as defenders is crucial. In this case, because East and West were both careful defenders, they made the right leads as a partnership. East especially was to be congratulated for not taking the AK immediately. Clubs had only been led one time, and there would be time to take the AK later. Setting up the good QL in her hand was East’s most important part in the defensive play of the contract. Well-done as patient defenders, East-West! ****** A bridge class called “Eight Conventions You Should Know” will begin on the four Monday mornings in February 2013. Start your New Year’s bridge resolutions today. Organized through the Institute for Learning in Retirement program at the Kellogg Community College Battle Creek campus on Hill Brady Road, this class will provide bridge playing time, bridge instructions, a chance to make new friends, and a chance to improve your bridge game. Call the KCC office for details. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 77575523 HASTINGS, MI - Gerald Lee Newton (Newt), age 64, of Hastings, passed away January 12, 2013 surrounded by loving family and friends. Gerald was born November 29, 1948 in Hastings, the son of Lyle A. and Jean Marie (Deckins) Newton. Newt graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. He was a member of the FFA and 4-H club. Newt worked for Farm Bureau, just out of high school. He was employed by Diamond Machinery for many years and retired from there. Newt loved his job and the people he worked with, which included best friends Rusty Barton and Ted DeMott. He served in the US Army during the VietNam War from 1968 until 1970 and was honorably discharged from there. He married Gloria Highsmith in the spring of 1971. Gloria and Gerald had two children. That marriage later ended in divorce, however the two remained friends throughout the years. Newt had many hobbies which included hunting, boating, gun collecting, auction sales, and coin collecting. He farmed the family farm with his father and brothers. Newt was an active member of the VFW, NRA and the American Legion for 43 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Jean Newton and grandparents, Neal and Edna Newton of Freeport. Newt is survived by his son, Jason Newton; daughter, Jill Newton of Newtonville; grandchildren, Jaylon Newton, Jannah Newton, Jacob Gay and Joshua Gay all of Newtonville; brothers, James Newton, Terry Newton, both of Newtonville; and sister, Joyce Newton of Texas; stepbrothers, David Becker and Bob Becker; half brothers, Jeff and Dale Becker of Texas as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to: Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45, 2160 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Full military honors were provided by American Legion Post #45 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters A few weeks ago, I lost the use of my toilet and learned first hand just how much I missed it when it wasn’t there. My plumbing went out of order when the pipe between my house and the city’s sewer line in the street collapsed. It was about 60 years old and made out of compressed fiberboard of some sort — I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did. Pipes like that belong to the homeowner, so it was my responsibility to get it fixed. It took about a week for the workmen to come and replace it with a plastic pipe. During that week I had to go the local fast food place to use the facilities. That got old fast. More than 2 billion people around the world today don’t have a toilet or even an outhouse. They must relieve themselves beside the road, on the railroad tracks, or behind a bush. It’s a shocking and degrading picture to contemplate. I’ve been reading about sanitation — and the lack of it — in a book called The Big Necessity by Rose George. Toilets and the modern treatment of human waste make a difference not just to our comfort, but to basic human health. Our bodily waste can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites. If the waste comes into contact with water that’s later used for drinking, people can become violently ill. In the early 1800s, some of the water companies in London took water from the Thames River for the use of their customers. Unfortunately, the water was contaminated with human excrement. A cholera epidemic in 1831 killed more than 6,000 people, and a bit later in 1848 and 1849 some 14,000 London residents died of cholera. In short, how human waste is cleaned up really does matter. According to George’s book, the most complex or advanced toilets in the world today are Japanese. Some of them apparently have bidets (systems to wash your backside), heated seats, light switches you can hit when you visit the toilet at night, and control panels to run various functions of the commode. Our toilets are quite humble by comparison. But even our most simple ones get the basic job done: they take our waste away and launch it toward city sewage treatment plants or a septic tank in the backyard. �Page 8 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner member of Telephone Pioneers, workers in the phone system. An assortment of telephones borrowed from Jerry Engle was on display, and Theron could relate features of each. Children grown up in the pre-dial days supposed that Central was the name of the lady who asked what number one wanted to call. Ladies at Central United Methodist Church are having craft days Jan. 25 and 26. This is a follow-up on the fun day in fall when they gathered to sew 35 dresses for little girls in Jamaica using assembly-line methods. It was Lake Odessa by Elaine Garlock On Saturday, Jan. 19 the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is having its annual pork dinner with serving from 4 to 7 p.m. Also Saturday, the West Berlin Wesleyan Church is having its annual chili dinner and also sleigh rides, with serving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is on Portland Road at Bliss Road. The legislative coffee for Ionia County will be Monday, Jan. 28, at Green Acres Retirement Community north of Meijers off M-66 at 8 a.m. The public can meet legislators for Ionia County. The annual quilt show is coming at the Depot Complex on Emerson Street Saturday, Jan. 26, and Sunday, Jan. 27, sponsored by the local historical society. Alona Allen and Aubrey “Bill” Desgranges lost to death their brother Elwood Desgranges,81, of Eaton Rapids. Last week’s historical society meeting drew 30 people who came to hear about the development of the telephone system in Lake Odessa in the early days of the village. George Weed was a forward-looking man, always trying something new to spur the new village on its way to prosperity. He was in the undertaking business, owned a dairy with his own herd of cows, began the telephone business and expanded it into other parts of central Michigan. It was a real plus to have in the audience Theron King who had worked for Michigan Bell for 38 years during which time he saw the rapid changes from the wall-hung phones with a crank for calling the central office to dial phones to direct dial. He was a LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Roberts and Carrie Roberts, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2009 and recorded June 22, 2009 in Instrument Number 200906220006522, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($80,938.95) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described real estate located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan:Lot 8, Block 62, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511546 77575389 (01-10)(01-31) Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting January 8, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Pledge and roll call Seven board members present, 7 guests attended Approved December minutes & Dept. reports BC Road Commission Poverty guidelines Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 7:55 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor www.hastingstownship.com 77575532 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING JANUARY 8, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Approved minutes with corrections from the December 4, 2012 board meeting. Treasurer’s report read and put on file. Correspondence read. Fire report read and put on file. Annual report received. Parks and Recreation report received. Public comment received. Approved paying of the bills in the amount of $9,308.09. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk 77575419 Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Investing is a marathon — not a sprint Investors sometimes may get frustrated with their investments because those investments don't seem to produce quick results. And perhaps that's understandable in our fastpaced society, in which we've grown accustomed to instant gratification. But investing is, by nature, a long-term activity. If you look at it in terms of an athletic event, it's not a sprint, in which you must pull out all the stops to quickly get where you're going. Instead, it's more like the 26.2-mile race known as a marathon. And as an investor, you can learn a few things from marathoners, such as: • Preparation — No one gets up one day and is ready to run a marathon. Marathon runners train for months, and even years. As an investor, you, too, need to prepare yourself for the “long run.” How? By learning as much as you can about different asset classes, types of risk and all the other factors associated with investing. • Patience — Marathoners know they have a long haul in front of them, so they typically create a “game plan” — one that takes into account such factors as their physical condition, the weather on race day, and the characteristics of the course, such as whether it’s hilly or flat. Investors should also create a strategy — one that encompasses their goals and ways of working toward them — and stick to this strategy. • Perseverance — Marathoners may deal with injuries, dehydration and other setbacks, either while training or during the actual race. But as long as they’re able to keep going, they See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits County of Barry, State of Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the regular meetings scheduled for calendar year 2013 for the City Council and other Boards and Commissions of the City of Hastings. The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City Clerk of the City of Hastings at (269) 945-2468 or by visiting City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings. The HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL will meet on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. When any of these meetings would fall on a recognized holiday, Council will meet on the following business day. Council may also meet in properly called and noticed special sessions. For 2013, the dates of regular Council meetings are: May 13 and 28 (Tuesday) June 10 and 24 July 8 and 22 August 12 and 26 expected to shut its doors. This has been a valuable business asset to the Woodland community and a great convenience to those who had accounts in the Ionia County National Bank at Ionia. New president Lori Fox presided at the Saturday meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society. As always, some members lingered to use the library and file obituaries in the ever-increasing drawers of obits which now number in the thousands. Financial FOCUS City of Hastings January 14 and 28 February 11 and 25 March 11 and 25 April 8 and 22 such a fun day, the ladies are eager to repeat. This time they and their friends are invited to bring whatever craft they choose to work on anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Last week’s quick thaw was followed by suddenly colder weather returning Sunday with daytime temperatures in the 20s but with bright sunshine. Big Rapids Sunday had no snow, while southeast of here people got four inches. We read in another newspaper that the bank at Sunfield is soon to be closed. Verbal reports are that the bank at Woodland is also September 9 and 23 October 14 and 28 November 12 (Tuesday) and 25 December 9 and 23 The PLANNING COMMISSION for the City of Hastings will meet on the First Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. Exception for 2013 is: September’s meeting will be Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS for the City of Hastings will meet on the Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for the City of Hastings will meet on the Third Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY / BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for the City of Hastings will meet on the Third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The HASTINGS CITY / BARRY COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION will meet on the Fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM at the Airport located at 2505 Murphy Drive. The HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD will meet on the Third Monday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Library, 227 E. State Street, Hastings. The CABLE ACCESS COMMITTEE for the City of Hastings will meet on the Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The HASTINGS OUTDOOR NATURE AREA BOARD for the City of Hastings will meet quarterly in January, April, July and October on the Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. Thomas. E. Emery City Clerk 77575521 do so. 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And an investor, you can certainly benefit from guidance or “coaching” in the form of a financial professional — someone who knows your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance and who has the experience to make recommendations that are appropriate for your situation. Every marathoner is familiar with the difficulties of the challenge and the satisfaction of finishing the race. As an investor, you also will be tested many times. Furthermore, you’ll never really cross the “finish line” because you’ll always have goals toward which you’ll be working. Yet, by emulating the traits of successful marathoners, you can continue working toward your objectives — and perhaps you’ll avoid the blisters, too. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 32.78 +.64 AT&T 33.76 -.59 BP PLC 44.44 +1.04 CMS Energy Corp 24.94 +.18 Coca-Cola Co 37.32 +.28 Eaton 55.59 +.57 Family Dollar Stores 57.55 +.23 Fifth Third Bancorp 15.41 -.03 Flowserve CP 153.55 -1.48 Ford Motor Co. 14.30 +.95 General Mills 40.82 -.45 General Motors 30.60 +1.23 Intel Corp. 21.88 +.79 Kellogg Co. 57.12 +.27 McDonald’s Corp 91.51 +.57 Pfizer Inc. 26.62 +.60 Perrigo Co. 105.10 -3.76 Ralcorp 89.89 +.13 Sears Holding 44.22 +4.06 Spartan Motors 5.42 +.27 Spartan Stores 15.50 +.13 Stryker 59.56 +2.59 TCF Financial 12.75 +.02 Walmart Stores 68.98 +.39 Gold $1,679.20 +19.80 Silver $31.40 +1.08 Dow Jones Average 13,534 +206 Volume on NYSE 558M -93M LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L. Jackson and Christina E-Joy Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 11, 2003, and recorded on November 18, 2003 in instrument 1117839, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 70/100 Dollars ($51,251.70). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Scott Park, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 68 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417915F01 77575384 (01-10)(01-31) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William B. Hubbell and Amy Hubbell, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 6, 2003 and recorded August 12, 2003 in Instrument # 1110674 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, by assignment dated June 1, 2012 and recorded June 18, 2012 in Instrument # 2012-001306 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Eighty-Two Cents ($73,408.82) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 83, subject to an easement for driveway purposes in the Northwest corner of said Lot 3, being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feet East and West on Lot line and 36 feet North and South on Lot line with a diagonal line joining the East and South extremities thereof. Commonly known as 90 Mary Lou Drive, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-73695 (01-17)(02-07) 77575572 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — Page 9 Daniel Striker, like his house, was admired by the community Turning Back the Pages Last week’s column, reprinted from 1991, featured “The House of Two Doctors.” Known today as the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast, the home had served as a residence and office of Dr. George W. Lowry until 1921, and Dr. Haroutoune Adrounie until 1936. The Striker House is another well known home in Hastings, having served as a private residence as well as a hospital. Following is the obituary of its first owner and namesake, Daniel Striker, who was attended to by his colleague and neighbor, Dr. George Lowry. This was published in the April 14, 1898, Hastings Banner: A USEFUL LIFE ENDED ~~~ HON. DANIEL STRIKER EXPIRED SUDDENLY ABOUT 8 O’CLOCK TUESDAY EVE ~~~~~~ Death was Due to Diabetes From Which He had Suffered for Many Years ~~~ The immediate Cause of Death was Heart Failure. The End Came While Sitting in a Chair at His Home ~~~ Deceased was one of the Old Pioneers of Barry County, and one of the Wealthiest and Most Prominent Citizens The sudden death of Hon. Daniel Striker came as a shock Tuesday evening [April 12], and cast a gloom of sadness over the city. His honorable life and upright career, his loyalty to his friends, his affectionate nature and his high ideals of life had won a firm hold upon the affections of our people and caused all to regard his taking away as a personal loss, and because of his extended business career and intimate connection with the interests of the city, his death is regarded as a calamity to the city. Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Striker drove out to the Holmes church in Woodland Township to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wood, an old friend of his [likely Elida, wife of Hiram Wood, who died April 9, 1898, at the age of 71 and is buried at Fuller Cemetery.] Upon his return, Mr. Striker seemed to be quite fatigued. About 7:30 o’clock, he was taken with severe pains across his chest, and Dr. Lowry was sent for and arrived a few minutes later. When the doctor arrived, he found Mr. Striker seated in a chair and suffering intense pain, and at once gave him a hypodermic injection of morphine which had always quieted him when he had been attacked with such pains before. But the injection had not much more than been given before the suffering man exclaimed: “Oh, Doctor, this is the hardest attack I have ever had. You must give me something to stop these spells coming on.” Dr. Lowry tried to quiet him by telling him that the injection had just been given and that it had not yet had time to work; that in about five minutes he would be easier. Mr. Striker, who evidently realized from the terrible pain that the end was near and that he was beyond the reach of medical aid, said “the medicine doesn’t seem to have any effect. I can’t stand these pains for even three minutes.” As soon as these words were uttered his head dropped back, two or three short gasps for breath were made, and the spirit took flight. The deceased was born at Glenmark, Rose Township, Cayuga County, N.Y., April 9, 1835, and was therefore a few days past 63 years of age. In 1840, his parents came west and settled in Concord, Jackson County, Mich., and in 1851 moved to Baltimore Township this county, where his brother Gilbert now lives. Before he was 20 years of age, he taught school in Rutland and Baltimore townships. In 1855, he entered the store of Barlow and Goodyear as clerk and remained there for three years, and resigned his position to assume the duties of county clerk to which he had been elected by the people of the county. Along about 1860, he entered the drug and book business by going into partnership with J.P. Roberts under the firm name Roberts and Striker, the partnership continuing about six years. In 1866, he was again elected county clerk and re-elected in 1868. Always a staunch Republican, his experience in politics had made him better known among the politicians of Michigan, and in 1870 he was elected Secretary of State and was re-elected in 1872. Oct. 1, 1882, Mr. Striker was married to Miss Sarah Fancher in Marshall, Mich., and to them one child was born, Miss Rebecca Striker, now attending Albion College, both of whom survive him. In financial circles, the deceased was very prominent, and in 1873 was chosen one of the directors, and four years later vice president of the Hastings National Bank. He was also interested in several other monied institutions and assisted in the organization of several banks. Upon the death of the late Andrew J. Bowne, president of the National bank, Mr. Striker was elected by the directors to succeed him. In educational affairs, Mr. Striker always took an active interest and did everything in his power to encourage and advance the cause of education. Though by him everything was viewed from a practical, business standpoint, yet he fully appreciated the benefits of a good education. He was prominently identified with the interests of Albion College, being one of its trustees, and in 1882 was elected chairman of the Albion College Endowment Fund amounting to several hundred thousands of dollars, and so ably were the finances of the department handled that he was honored with this trust and responsibility up to the time of his death. To show his appreciation of the benefits of education, Mr. Striker in his quiet way several years ago gave $10,000 to Albion College, a fact that is probably known to but few and which he tried to keep from being known. Always considerate of the comforts of those depending upon him, yet he regarded wealth as a trust to be used for the benefit of others and he so used it. The deceased also became very prominent in Masonry, to which he devoted much thought and attention in his earlier years, and in that order his name was preeminently known not only in Michigan but throughout the United States. Fulfilling the duties of all the offices of the local lodge, he was elected past grand master of the state in 1879 and past grand high priest in 1886. In the Scottish rites, he had risen to the 33rd degree, and at the time of his death was treasurer of the General Grand Chapter of the United States of America. Mr. Striker was a deeply religious man and of firm religious convictions. In the fall of 1867, he joined the Methodist Episcopal church of this city [the current Thomas Jefferson Hall, directly across the street from the Striker House], and has been a most faithful, loyal worker in the church ever since, contributing very freely of his time and means for the benefit and building up of the church. In the home Mr. Striker found his greatest happiness and comfort. Casting aside political preferments and honors that could have been his but for the asking, his fondest hopes and truest enjoyments were clustered in the beautiful home and the loved ones there. His happiest hours were spent there, and in providing for the pleasure and comfort of those about him. The poor and unfortunate always enlisted Mr. Striker’s sympathy and material assistance, though all charitable acts were done in such a quiet, unpretentious way that they never became known. About nine years ago, symptoms of severe kidney trouble manifested themselves, and these gradually settled into diabetes from which Mr. Striker has suffered for several years. Gradually and stealthily, the disease worked its way and undermined his naturally strong constitution, until of late it had so weakened him that it affected the action of his heart. Several times within the past four months he has had bad spells, and the action of the heart became so weak that life was despaired of, but he always had rallied under the effect of medical treatment. Though among his friends and acquaintances his condition was often spoken of, and the opinion had often been expressed that he would not live long, yet the end was not looked for as soon as it came. Though fully aware that he was in a critical condition yet we know of no one to whom Mr. Striker confided his true physical condition, and to those not acquainted with the nature of his disease, he had every The Striker House in Hastings was built by Daniel Striker, who later served as a Secretary of State. The home was just a few blocks away from Striker’s doctor, the county courthouse, businesses and his church, which was directly across the street. His motto was to be honest in every transaction, to be faithful to every trust; to heed the little details of life that usually perplex and annoy. appearance of being strong and vigorous and good for many years. Up to a few minutes previous to his death, he had been about as usual and had made arrangements to complete a business transaction the following day. The life of the deceased should be an inspiration to every young man who seems to think that his path is beset with discouraging difficulties. His motto was to be honest in every transaction, to be faithful to every trust; to heed the little details of life that usually perplex and annoy. He sought to live a faithful, consistent Christian life and felt that his success was in great measure due to his faith in God and a kind providence. To constant rightdoing he ascribed his steady progress upward, not only in the financial world but also in the more exalted positions of life which his helpful career had won for him. His path in life was always one that his reason and good judgment mapped out and his conscience approved, and all along the way he was cheered and comforted by his trust in God. His ambition was to do everything the best that he knew how, and no matter how small the labor involved, he aimed to give it his best thought and attention. Though he will be greatly missed in the social and business circles of the city, his loss will be most keenly felt by a loving wife and daughter in the beautiful home he had provided, and which he supplied with every comfort. The sympathies of all go out to the mourning ones who are left, and to whom the loss of husband and father seems unbearable. But in their hours of affliction, they doubtless take comfort in the Christian faith he enjoyed, and in his firm belief of a future life both of which cheered his life on earth. In his death, Hastings loses one who has always been prominent in business and social circles, and the county loses one of her most prominent and respected men. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock from his late residence and will be conducted by Rev. Thos. Cox, pastor of the M.E. church. ~~~ Daniel Striker was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Sarah survived until April 26, 1915. She, too, is buried at Riverside. After her death, the home served as a hospital. Their daughter, Rebecca, married Charles Maywood in 1900. She lived in Albion the next four decades until her death April 15, 1940. Rebecca, Charles and two of their children who died young (both in 1905) are buried at Riverside Cemetery. Two sons, William and Ames, survived their mother. Daniel Striker’s brother Henry served in the 21st Michigan Infantry for just over three months before he died of illness Oct. 28, 1862, in Kentucky. He was 22. A letter sent to Daniel Striker, notifying him of his brother’s death, was reprinted in the Dec. 1, 2012, Reminder. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the Prairieville Township PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12-1 has been filed in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk for public examination. The special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $227,135. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the LGI (Large Group Instruction) Auditorium at Delton-Kellogg High School at 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, within the Township, on February 4, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Ted DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 77575425 �Page 10 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lisa L. Blocher, a single woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007 and recorded August 21, 2007 in Instrument # 200708210001118 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated May 24, 2012 and recorded June 4, 2012 in Instrument # 2012000777 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eight Dollars and FiftyFour Cents ($64,108.54) including interest 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Hardendorf Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, except: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said lot; thence East 3 feet; thence North 70 feet; thence East 8 feet; thence North 35 feet; thence West 11 feet; thence South 105 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 227 W Muriel St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/10/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77575403 No: 12-73801 (01-10)(01-31) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Krista M. Kennedy and Jason L. Kennedy, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2009, and recorded on June 24, 2009 in instrument 200906240006576, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Eighty-Three and 74/100 Dollars ($193,083.74). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30, Misty Ridge No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 49 of plats, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417921F01 77575362 (01-10)(01-31) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JAMES T SIMINGTON SHAWNA A SIMINGTON, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of Ann Arbor, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of October, 2009 in Liber Instrument No. 200910220010393 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty one thousand seven hundred seventy seven dollars and 47/100 ($51,777.47), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THE SOUTH 400 FEET OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 26 RODS OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 13, WHICH LIES 1220 FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13, THENCE DUE SOUTH 812 FEET, THENCE WEST 429 FEET, THENCE DUE NORTH 812 FEET, THENCE DUE EAST 429 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 CHASE FARM GNMA Simington (01-03)(01-24) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE , a single woman, Mortgagors, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in Liber instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, page on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One hundred sixty thousand seven hundred sixty five dollars and 60/100 ($160,765.60), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 CHASE FARM Mcintyre (01-03)(01-24) 77575247 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Maria Nichols and John Nichols, Husband and Wife and James Eldridge, An Unmarried Man, as Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2007, and recorded on December 4, 2007 in instrument 20071204-0004848, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six and 93/100 Dollars ($100,336.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and 10 and the East 1/2 of Lot 9, all of Block 65 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, also: the North 8 rods of Lot 1, Block 64, being a piece of land 8 rods North and South by 4 rods East and West of said Lot 1, Block 64, all of the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 27, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418360F01 (01-17)(02-07) 77575516 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY G. CROSARIOL and DEBORAH A. CROSARIOL, HUSBAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2004 and recorded February 23, 2005 in Document No. 1141843, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($183,676.72) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. in Barry County, Michigan at 01:00 PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 885.90 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 406.50 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF STONEY POINT DRIVE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 25.73 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST, 109.78 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 504.24 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF THE SHORE OF CROOKED LAKE; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, 183.08 FEET ALONG SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 375.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING INCLUDING ALL LAND LYING BETWEEN SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF CROOKED LAKE AS DETERMINED BY THE EXTENSION OF THE SIDE LINES, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHERLY 24.75 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 GMAC.000699 (01-10)(01-31) Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela M. Huyck, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 27, 2004 in instrument 1139144, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($85,588.95). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 77 of J. R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #172871F03 77575413 (01-17)(02-07) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Jerry L. Bracy and Jodi Bracy, formally husband and wife, of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated August 4, 2005 and recorded on August 10, 2005 in Instrument No. 1150856 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 9, 2012, and recorded on November 19, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012007342 and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($87,940.62), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 6.500%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. P.P. # 08-01-012-001-00 which has an address of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: December 20, 2012 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa, N.W., Ste. 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77573496 (616) 458-1315 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TODD W. CROSS and KATHY L. CROSS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2007, and recorded on December 3, 2007, in Document No. 200712030004808, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($56,545.38), including interest at 3.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT 46 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET, THENCE EAST 200 FEET, THEN SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FMCO.000012 CONV 77575252 (01-03)(01-24) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LARRY ELSON and VIRGINIA ELSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 2006, and recorded on June 28, 2006, in Document No. 1166566, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and No Cents ($109,249.00), including interest at 2.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1452 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 300 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 1452 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77575236 LBPS.002536 FNMA (01-03)(01-24) Barry County LOCAL Rural Task Force A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 am for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the planning and allocation of rural Federal Aid funds, for rural Federal Aid routes in Barry County and transit systems for FY 2013 - 2017. The meeting will be held in the Barry County Road Commission at the following location: 1725 W M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) distributes Federal Aid money to local agencies. A Local Rural Task Force for roads within the county, cities, and villages prioritizes projects. Roads eligible should be listed as a minor collector or higher and outside the urban area boundary. The Local Rural Task Force is made up of representatives of Barry County townships, cities, villages and mass transit providers. In addition to road and bridge projects, projects involving mass transportation and non-motorized transportation may be considered. Questions regarding this meeting can be directed to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, at (269) 343-0766 or through e-mail at info@katsmpo.org. Additional information for this meeting can be found at www.KATSmpo.org under Region 3. 77575502 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on February 23, 2004, by John D. Liabenow and Connie R. Liabenow, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 1, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1122980, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 11, 2011, recorded on October 13, 2011, in Instrument Number 201110130009605, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Eight and 34/100 Dollars ($129,978.34); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 526.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 253.00 feet along said North line; thence South 01 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds West 579.99 feet parallel with the East line of the West half of the Northwest quarter of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West 253.43 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 580.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 13 to the point of beginning. Subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known address: 4118 Jordan Rd., Freeport, Michigan 49325 Tax Parcel Number: 0804-013-225-150-01 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: January 9, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (01-17)(02-07) 77575544 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE—Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Calvin T. VandenBosch and Sarah R. VandenBosch, husband and wife, of 1734 Manitou Lane, Middleville, Michigan 49333, now residing at 2023 133rd Avenue, Hopkins, Michigan 49328 (“Mortgagor”), to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, a Michigan corporation, of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, on September 8, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169719, which Mortgage was assigned to and is now owned by CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corporation (“Mortgagee”), of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 13, 2011, and recorded on October 21, 2011, with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, in Instrument No. 201110210009877 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Sixty-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($119,064.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 1 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 150 feet of Lots 1 & 2, Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55. Subject to and together with Sanitary Sewer Easement. PPN: 08-16-118-001-30 Commonly known as 1755 Briggs, Middleville, Michigan 49333. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The Mortgage also includes other property located in Hopkins Township, Allegan County, Michigan, which is being foreclosed on contemporaneously with this property. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 4, 2013 ChoiceOne Bank Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, (616) 608-1107, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC, 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77575343 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David C. Culp, Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1151295, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 11, 2007 and recorded February 26, 2007 by Document Number: 1176815, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 37/100 ($75,791.37) including interest at the rate of 2.02000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 12OMI00111-2 (01(77575527) 17)(02-07) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ANTHONY FALVO and ANGELA FALVO, Mortgagors, to "MERS" Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp, Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of August, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 10th day of September, 2007 in Instrument 20070910-0008994 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of one hundred fifty thousand one hundred twenty six dollars and 13/100 ($150126.13), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Praireville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST OF SECTION 16, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT OF 629.9 FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE SOUTH 360.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 THENCE WEST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE NORTH 350.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1⁄4 THENCE EAST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Mortgage FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 boa fha falvo (0117)(02-07) 77575511 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 11-602CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 4th day of December, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Bank, USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-PA2 was the Plaintiff and Brad Pullen was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $260,235.30, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 7.000% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 7th of March, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The East 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Also, the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except the East 330 feet thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 080101601910 More commonly known as: 7180 Cox Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 483342525 T# 353489L02 (01-17)(02-21) 77575565 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES K. and JOANN P. MILLER, NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF CHARLES K. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 and JOANN P. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Michigan banking corporation, of 241 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, dated April 19, 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 15, 2002, as Instrument No. 1080579 (the "Mortgage"). First Financial Bank, N.A., a national association, of 300 High Street, PO Box 476, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-0476, was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, which was the successor by consolidation to National Bank of Hastings, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank ("Mortgagee") as evidenced of record by an assignment of mortgage dated September 21, 2012, recorded October 1, 2012, as Instrument No, 2012005185, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three and 85/100 Dollars ($105,383.85). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 7th day of February, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 22 of Elmwood Beach; thence Easterly on continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the Easterly side of Mile Road for place of beginning; thence Easterly on the continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the water's edge of Gun Lake; thence Northerly, Northwesterly and Westerly along Gun Lake to Mile Road; thence Southerly along Mile Road to the beginning, excepting therefrom: the South 40 feet of said parcel. Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 3443 Elmwood Beach Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 P.P. #06-16-070-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77575348 8836328-1 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated April 13, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 23, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 1179601 and a mortgage made on September 25, 2007, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on October 2, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20071002-0002673, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 23, 2012, Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and 42/100 Dollars ($229,487.42) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate of 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: LOT 801 AND THE WEST 14 FEET OF LOT 802 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 305 S. Church St., Hastings, MI 49058. Tax ID# 08-55-201-243-00. The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGE: Union Bank Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue 77574159 Lansing, MI 48908-0857 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina Commans, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Shoreline Mortgage, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 8, 2006 and recorded November 16, 2006 in Instrument Number 1172825, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five and 75/100 Dollars ($109,845.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 14, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Real property in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows:Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; and running thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East along the South line of said Section 1817.89 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds East 627.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East 350.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 350.00 feet to beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 550.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 17.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East. 266.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 715.49 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 33.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 731.76 feet; thence North 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West. 249.47 feet; thence South 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds West, 157.94 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West, 636.47 feet to the place of beginning.Home is (new/used) used, year built is 1997, Manufacturer's Name is Fleetwood Homes, model name/model number is 4523L, manufacturer serial number is INFLV55A/B 03428LC13, length and width is 28*52, which, by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-512598 (01-17)(02-07) 77575549 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES D. MIDDLETON RN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2007, and recorded on April 24, 2007, in Document No. 1179691, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($77,830.77), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 24, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 35, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE NORTH 260 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 260 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77573417 JPMC.001127 FHA (12-27)(01-17) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Frank and Abigail B. Frank, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Lend America, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2009, and recorded on August 26, 2009 in instrument 200908260008726, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LoanCare, a division of FNF Servicing, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($98,479.88). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 695.99 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4, to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 370.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 269.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 81.56 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 15 degrees 34 minutes 38 seconds East 80.56 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 292.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East 247.75 feet, to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities as described below. Description of a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Utilities: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 1318.97 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 464.30 feet, along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the point of beginning, and the centerline of said 56 foot wide strip of land; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 24.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 141.58 feet, along a 150.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 45 minutes 38 seconds East 135.38 feet; thence South 54 degrees 24 minutes 49 seconds East 111.13 feet; thence Southerly 143.31 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 23 minutes 53 seconds East 138.05 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 404.65 feet, to reference point A and the point of ending of said 66 foot wide strip of land, also subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over a 60.0 foot radius turnaround, the radius point of which is the aforesaid reference point A. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #357226F03 77575353 (01-10)(01-31) �Page 12 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner The Revue presenting musical comedy ‘Lucky Stiff’ Lions rally at Schoolcraft, but come up short of victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions showed some fight Friday. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team battled back from a double digit deficit to tie its contest at Schoolcraft in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, but Schoolcraft got the lead back and went on to a 29-22 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory. “Thirteen girls saw some action. It was not a win, but we competed in a ball game. I couldn’t be more proud of these kids. We were down ten at the half and they fought back to tie a ball game,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “They learned though that our intensity has to be high all the time. It can’t be here or there. It has got to be consistent.” Schoolcraft built a 17-7 lead in the first half. Wilkes said his team’s defense, despite giving up just 17 points, was a little too passive in the first half. The Lions got that righted in the second half. Maple Valley outscored the Eagles 8-3 in the third quarter, then tied the ball game up with a couple minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. In the end, the ball game got away from the Lions at the free throw line. They were just 5-of-24 at the foul line as a team. Wilkes did like the way his team drew fouls though, penetrating through the first line of the Eagle defense and attacking the basket. That is what helped the team get back into the ball game during the second half. Johanna Kyle led the Lions with six points. Alivia Johncock finished with five points and Olivia Ricketts had four. Kari Feddema led all scorers with 12 points for the Eagles. The Lions are now 1-9 overall this season, and 1-7 in the KVA. Pennfield topped the visiting Lions 52-35 Tuesday. The Panthers 37-19 lead through the first three quarters. Armani Anderson led the Panthers with 11 points. Taylor Wilcox added nine, Baylee Shelton eight and Hannah Lenz seven. Maple Valley got 12 points from Timara Burd and eight from Ricketts. TK/Hastings boys score two more victories in the water Dexx VanHouten won two individual events and was a part of two relay victories for the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team in its 10083 victory at Allegan Thursdasy. VanHouten won the 200-yard individual medley for TK/Hastings in 2 minutes 31.4 seconds and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:16.9. VanHouten also teamed with Jared Bailey, Daegen Mix and Corey Robins to win the 200-yard medley relay in 1:58.37, and with Robins, Levi Ryfiak and Mix to win the 200yard freestyle relay in 1:43.0. TK/Hastings had two other guys win individual events. Levi Ryfiak took the 100-yard butterfly in 58.8 seconds and Nate Ryfiak won the diving competition with a score of 176.78. Coach Tyler Bultema said his team had other fine performances as well. Ronnie Collins dropped 32 seconds from his previous best time in the 500-yard freestyle, and Ethan Robilard dropped time from his previous bests in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races. The Trojans followed up that performance by opening up its OK Rainbow Conference season with a 103-74 win over visiting West Catholic in Hastings Tuesday. Levi Ryfiak won the 50-yard freestyle for TK, and helped the Trojan team to a win in the 200-yard medley relay. Coach Bultema said that many other swimmers had a good night Tuesday as well, including the winning TK/Hastings 200-yard freestyle relay team of Alex Stiles, Collins, Jacob Miller and Robins. The TK/Hastings boys will be home against this evening to take on Wayland. Terpening to have no contact with his own children Appearing in Barry County Family Court via a video feed from Jackson Prison where he is serving a minimum 10 year sentence, Michael Terpening was ordered by Judge William Doherty Tuesday to have no contact with his minor children. The Terpening children are now temporary wards of the courts following his conviction Nov. 2, 2012, on eight of 12 criminal sexual conduct charges against underage boys at the Bellevue group he owned and supervised with his wife. Tuesday’s case, in which Terpening, 33, was represented by his defense attorney, Thomas Schaeffer, involved child neglect charges to which Terpening pleaded guilty. If a no-contact order is part of an upcoming divorce agreement being brought by Terpening’s wife, Amanda, the court will relinquish wardship to her. The children will remain in their home with their mother while divorce proceedings are conducted. “Lucky Stiff” is a zany, offbeat and funny murder mystery farce, complete with slamming doors, mistaken identities, $6 million in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair, said promoter Pat Campion in a press release. The story revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered Atlantic City uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing the uncle off as alive, Harry Witherspoon stands to BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sam 54; Washking 53-19; Coleman Ins. 40.5-31.5; CB’s 40.5-31.5; Team Turkey 3636; Lu’s Team 34.5-37.5; Look Ins. 34-38; Classic Trio 31-41; Blair Landscaping 27.544.5; Ghost Team 0-72. High Game - Heather S. 225; Donna H. 202; Tammy D. 201. High Series - Shirlee V. 560; Tammy D. 548; Lindsey W. 525. Tuesday Mixed Hometown Lumber 53; Boyce Milk Haulers 49; Hurless Machine 44; Barry Co. 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McDonald 227-613; D. Dimmers 180-476; H. Gibson 171; G. Waggoner 182-484. Wednesday PM Court Side 53-23; Boniface Construction 47.5-28.5; Hair Care 44.5-31.5; Delton Suds 40-32*; Eye & ENT 33-39*. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 174473; B. Hathaway 158; J. Pettengill 135; P. Freeman 154; S. Stevens 133; Y. Cheeseman 159-445; M. Adams 194-487; K. Moore 148; J. Shurlow 160; B. Norris 114-319; L. Elliston 179; T. Christopher 182. inherit a fortune. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn or to the gun-toting wife of a casino owner. Mark Shoemaker Jr. of Charlotte, who plays Witherspoon, is glad to be back to The Revue stage after a few years’ absence, said Campion. He has been in numerous shows and has a commanding voice, she added. Kelly Schneider (Annabel Glick) from DeWitt, brings talent and energy to the stage where she has been in several productions. Dr. John Hemming (Anthony Hendon) is a dentist from Lake Odessa, who didn’t have any problem learning his lines for his debut on The Revue stage, said Campion. Hemming will be performing with his daughter, Lindsey. Lori McNeill of Woodland plays a lively character in Rita LaPorta. McNeill’s debut role was as Miss Hannigan in last season’s production of “Annie.” Dave Eddy (Vinnie DiRuzzio) is a commander in the Michigan Air National Guard. Ken Smith (Luigi Gaudi/ensemble), a teacher from Lake Odessa, said he loves being back on stage after co-directing many school productions. Carrie DeVries (Dominique du Monaco/ensemble) is a homemaker from Lake Odessa. DeVries is back at The Revue for a second show after playing Grace in “Annie.” Lindsey Hemming (landlady/ensemble) brings her wonderful acting talents and great voice to The Revue stage where she has performed many times, said Campion. Jill Eddy, who plays a spinster and part of POLICE BEAT Minor enjoys more than music Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 500 block of East Grand Street for complaint about loud music Jan. 10 around 8:45 p.m. While speaking with the 19-yearold man about the loud music, officers smelled marijuana from the inside the house. Police were told there had been some marijuana smoke in the house earlier in the day. Police learned the 19-year-old had four warrants for his arrest. After placing him under arrest for the warrants, police suspected the man had been consuming alcohol. He registered .18 percent blood alcohol on a portable breath test. An additional charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol was requested. Loaded mini-van left at crossroads Barry County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched Jan. 3 to M-66 and Day Road near Bellevue where a blue 2002 Dodge Caravan had been abandoned. The person who reported the vehicle said it may have been stolen. The vehicle had no license plate and was full of household items, such as dishes and small appliances. No insurance or registration papers were found. Reportedly, there was no old mail or other means of identifying the vehicle’s user. Using the vehicle identification number, deputies learned that a woman from Union City was the most recent owner. Deputies were unable to contact the woman. The vehicle was towed and the case is closed. Medical waste found on road 77575466 77575460 Deputies received a report Jan. 12 regarding medical needles and syringes found along Nashville Road near Thornapple Manor. Deputies found the suspected syringes, which appeared to be crushed by vehicle tires. No needles were found. The items were collected and disposed of properly at the sheriff’s department. Bank notices unusual account activity 77575469 A Freeport woman contacted deputies Jan. 7 to report fraudulent activity on her debit card. An employee at her bank had contacted her regarding some unusual activities. The bank stopped several transactions, but said she needed to file a police report. Two transactions, totaling $265, were not stopped in time. The case is inactive until more information is gathered. 77575457 77575463 the ensemble, is a homemaker from Nashville. She is in her second appearance on stage, which she will be sharing with her husband, Dave. Scott Peters (emcee/ensemble) is an engineer from Nashville who is singing in his sixth consecutive winter show at the Revue. Peters was most recently in “The Nutcracker” as Uncle Dosselmeyer. Larry Winkler (lorry driver/ensemble) is from Hastings and works at Pennock Hospital. Winkler has joined The Revue in several comedies. Cheryl Sheridan (solicitor/ensemble) was bit by the theater bug when she joined the “Annie” cast last year, said Campion. She was most recently the narrator in “The Nutcracker.” Angela Gardner (nun/ensemble) is from Charlotte and works for the State of Michigan. Performances for “Lucky Stiff” will be two weekends: Fridays, Jan. 18 and 25, at 7 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 19 and 26, at 7 p.m., and Sundays, Jan. 20 and 27, at 3 p.m. Bill Reynolds is the producer and musical director; Jeremy Schneider is the director. Tickets for adults are $10; seniors (age 62 and over) and students $8; children 12 and under $5. Call 517-749-1229 or send an email to therevue1@yahoo.com for reservations. Tickets also will be available at the door, space permitting. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain, and concessions and free parking are available. Main Street Theatre House is located at 301 N. Main St. in Nashville. Lights, action warrant call to police Central Dispatch employees contacted deputies around 11:30 p.m. Jan. 9 regarding a possible breaking and entering incident at residence on East M-79 near Hastings. The garage light was on and the west side service door was open. The homeowner told deputies she had heard a loud car in front of her house, and when she looked outside, the garage lights were on and the door was open. Deputies and the homeowner checked the garage, but found nothing unusual. The case is closed. Business card links up Down Under A man contacted deputies Jan. 3 to report that his business credit card information was being used to make fraudulent charges. He said he used the card to purchase business items only. He told deputies the credit card company had emailed him a notice of unusual activity on the credit card. About $156 in charges had been made without his consent. Two of the charges may have been to an Australian merchant. The card was canceled, but no suspects have been identified, and there is no further evidence. The case is inactive. Rival graffiti is somewhat off-color Hastings City Police responded to Hastings High School for a report of property damage. Officers were shown areas near the practice football field and the tennis courts that had been spray painted in purple and gold with the letters “TK.” Hastings administrators and police contacted Thornapple Kellogg school officials to determine possible suspects. The investigation remains open. Empty house becomes unwired Deputies were called Jan. 8 to a residence on U Drive just west of Algonquin Lake for a reported breaking and entering. A contractor told deputies he monitors vacant houses for a bank, and on his rounds that day he found a door open at the property. He told deputies someone had gone into the house and taken about 400 feet of electrical wire from the basement’s ceiling. No suspects have been identified. Forgetting driving basics leads to arrest A driver was pulled over by Hastings officers Jan. 12 around 12:40 a.m. for not wearing a seatbelt and failing to dim his headlights. The 35-year-old Hastings man told police he had a suspended driver’s license. While checking the status of the man’s license, police also learned he had three outstanding traffic warrants from Allegan County. He was placed under arrest for the warrants and for driving with a suspended license, second offense. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — Page 13 Lakewood girls get first league win Lakewood’s Emily Kutch powers a shot up in the lane during her team’s CAACWhite victory over visiting Stockbridge Friday night at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Even the Vikings’ college-bound star is showing signs of improvement. Viking senior Emily Kutch had what head coach Denny Frost called a “tough” shooting night Friday. He said a year ago, that would have affected her in other phases of the game too. Not Friday. Kutch had 14 rebounds, three steals and three assists, and still scored a team-high 13 points as the Vikings scored their first Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win of the season by outscoring Stockbridge 42-36. It took a team effort for the Vikings to hold off the Panthers. Frost was proud of the way Kutch fought. He liked the defensive effort of Brooke Wieland and the job she did running the offense. He said Liz Campeau and Maddie McLean played well and brought solid energy. Taylor VantLand hit some big shots as well. VantLand finished with nine points. Campeau and Wieland had six each and McLean chipped in four. Campeau also had nine rebounds. Ellie Reynolds added three steals and Wieland had three assists. Frost was happy with the way his team managed to get past the distractions of the Hoops for Hope Night at Lakewood High School Friday. Lakewood came out strong, holding the Panthers to two points in the opening quarter. The Panthers rebounded to pull within 16-14 at the half, but Lakewood went on a 16-9 run in the third quarter to get control of the game back. The Vikings will be at Lansing Catholic Friday. They are now 4-7 overall and 1-3 in the CAAC-White. Greenville topped the Vikings 45-33 in non-conference action Tuesday. “Greenville did a nice job of spreading the court and getting to the basket, and when they missed they picked up all of the rebounds,” Frost said. “This is the first team that dominated us on the boards and a lot of that had to do with effort. We didn't have that energy tonight to compete with a team as good as Greenville. We had spurts, but lost too many 50-50 balls.” The Yellow Jackets outrebounded the Vikings 37-25, and had 15 offensive rebounds. Leah Somerfield led Greenville with eight rebounds and 15 points. Britta Bernth added nine points and four rebounds. Frost said his team has struggled to find a consistent energy level all year. Wieland showed some energy though, especially on the defensive end slowing down the Yellow Jackets’ Taylor Baker. Baker finished with just four points. Lakewood got 15 points and seven rebounds from Kutch. McLean added five points and Wieland had four points, three assists and two steals. “Maddie McLean gave us some good minutes, along with Hannah Morris, but we did- Lakewood point guard drives to the basket against Stockbridge during Friday night’s CAAC-White contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) n’t have enough ready to play,” said Frost. Vikes still working on putting little things together by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Wayne Piercefield sees his team doing the little things, just not putting them all together at the same time. There are moments where the Vikings don’t rebound very well. Then they’ll rebound well, but play poorly in transition. They’ll set solid screens, but then not read and use them properly. “We’ve just got to put it all together,” said Piercefield. The Vikings fell to 1-3 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 52-44 loss to visiting Stockbridge Friday. Rebounding was a big thing Friday. Piercefield guessed that Stockbridge had about a dozen offensive rebounds in the third quarter, meaning the Vikings were doing the right things to force misses defensively at times, but just not finishing the possessions. It wasn’t for a lack of effort. They were chasing the rebounds, but not doing a good enough job of boxing out and using positioning to hold back the Panthers. There were other times where things weren’t going right defensively. Stockbridge point guard Kaleb Grammer was able to penetrate into the middle of the Viking defense, getting some good looks at the basket. When the Vikings did slow Grammer, he was able to get the ball to the wing and the Panthers’ wing players found ways to get it into the middle of the paint. Grammer finished with a team-high 11 points. Devin Allen added ten for the Panthers and Lucas Showerman had nine. On the other end of the floor, Piercefield said his team settled for jump shots too often, and those jump shots weren’t falling enough. “Sometimes you’ve got to pass up an okay shot to get a great one,” he said. Colin O’Mara did drain a few jumpers. He hit four threes and led all scorers with 13 points, but he hit three of those in the first half. He also knocked down one of two free throws in the fourth quarter, the only two free throws the Vikings earned all night long. David Parks added 11 points and eight rebounds for the Vikings. Alex Potter had eight points. Alex Caudy finished with six points and eight rebounds. Kalib McKinney had a team-high four assists. In the end, Stockbridge held off the Vikings by going 8-of-12 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter. The Vikings will finish off the first half of the conference season at Lansing Catholic Friday. Lakewood is 3-7 overall after falling 62-52 at Greenville Tuesday in a non-conference contest. 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They scored their team’s only two wins against Constantine. Pesina bested Phil VanZile 5-2, then Rosenberger pinned Andrew Turner in 2 minutes 47 seconds. In the dual with Schoolcraft, Pesina pulled out another close win, topping Jack Bensley 3-2. Rosenberger scored his second pin, sticking Caleb Piper in 46 seconds. Kodee Crouch and Austin Davis were the only Lions other than Pesina to wrestle a full six minutes against Schoolcraft, and both pulled out close decisions. Crouch bested Sam Ebersberger 5-4 in the 112-pound match. Davis scored a 6-4 win over Zac Sharp at 125 pounds. The Lions were scheduled to return to league action at home Wednesday against Galesburg-Augusta. They’ll be at Webberville for a tournament Saturday, then head to Delton Kellogg Wednesday to take on the the host Panthers and the Pennfield Panthers in KVA duals. HEALTH CARE AIDE available for private home care. College certified, CPR, advanced training in Alzheimers and Dementia care. 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No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 MV falls in first league contests It was a nice night for the heavyweights, but Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team fell to 0-2 in the conference on the first night of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season Wednesday. had six points in the period, his only six points of the night, as Greenville wiped away Lakewood’s 31-28 half-time lead. The Yellow Jackets outscored the Vikings 15-6 in the third quarter, then closed out the Vikings by going 13-of-18 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Curtus Hepe was 7-of-9 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter, and finished with nine points for Greenville. Greenville also got 18 points from Alex Karatkiewicz, 11 from Greg Krusniak and Parker Syrjala had ten. O’Mara led Lakewood with 20 points, but had just five in the second half. He hit four threes. Lakewood also got ten points from Parks. �Page 14 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner DK holds off Valley to win first SMCCC Jamboree by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Jamie Richter hit her OLEs. Brieyana Hegwood hit her twist cradles. That pair and the rest of the Maple Valley varsity girls’ competitive cheer team put together a very good round three, and it was nearly enough for the Lions to catch the defending league champions at the first Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference (SMCCC) Jamboree of the season. “I was pretty excited, very excited,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen, who’s team finished second to Delton Kellogg at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday. “They were hitting what they needed to hit. They were just keeping calm and not letting their nerves take over.” “They hit everything for our choreography points so we had extra points today, so it was exciting.” Delton Kellogg won the jamboree with a final score of 635.52 points. Maple Valley was second with a score of 630. The Panthers led the Lions by 24.12 points though heading into the final round. Delton was the first varsity team to perform in round three, and scored a 249.10, after a 209 in round one and a 177.42 in round two. Those were the highest scores in each of the first two rounds. The Lions were the last team to perform in round three. It wasn’t just Richter and Hegwood hitting on their stunts that made things tight in the end. That duo combined with Tricia Grinage and Aimee Hamilton to add points with back walkovers in the final round. “They’ve all been working,” Huissen said. “Everyone of my kids is in a round at some point, so everybody touches that mat and we’re having a great season.” The Lions scored a 267.7 in round three, the second best score of the round behind White Pigeon’s 268.3. “They had a very nice round three,” Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds said of the Lions. “I’m very impressed. I think they’re doing awesome this year. I’m very happy for them. We obviously have a lot of work cut out for us. “I need to work on team coordination and floor mobility (in round three). They are not where they’re supposed to be in round three, and that’s killing us a lot.” The Panthers were safe though in the end The Panthers perform the splits during round two of Wednesday evening’s SMCCC Jamboree at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A Delton Kellogg stunt group performs during round three of Wednesday evening’s SMCCC Jamboree, which the Panthers won. (Photo by Brett Bremer) because of their great start. “Round one was really, really good tonight for us,” Reynolds said. “We’ve been working on it really hard. Our biggest thing has been working on that round one and having confidence and knowing that we’re that good. “Everything just kind of fell into place. It’s all there, their confidence is coming in, their athletic ability is showing up, everything is working out really well for them this year.” Maple Valley scored a 199.5 in round one and a 162.8 in round two. Those were the second best scores of each of those rounds behind Delton. Maple Valley’s girls cheer in unison during their round two performance at Wednesday’s SMCCC Jamboree hosted by Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Huissen said her team really needs to work on its timing in those first two rounds. “It’s better. It’s getting better, but we need to work on it still,” Huissen said. “It’s just constantly going over things over and over and over again, and just really being consistent. We saw things tonight that we hadn’t seen before, so I think the nerves kind of came out, but that happens.” White Pigeon was third in the final standings with a score of 601.36. Bangor was fourth with 597.36 points, followed by Bronson 553.06, Schoolcraft 495.2 and Pennfield 466.2. “One of the biggest reasons we’re doing well is that my two seniors (Corinthia Andersen and Cassidy Morgan) are stepping up and being extremely good leaders right now,” Reynolds said. “They’ve just been super encouraging, telling everybody when they’ve been doing a great job and that is to me, their job. That’s what they should be doing.” Delton Kellogg followed up that performance by placing second in their division at Saturday’s Gull Lake Blue Devil Invitational. The Panthers will be at the Lakewood Viking Cheerfest this Saturday. The SMCCC gets together again Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. Hastings girls stay right with Wayland, for a half by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Wayland’s Presley Hudson hit her team’s first three-pointer a little less than two minutes into the second half. It put the Wildcats up 27-22. The Wildcats’ next three, by Nina DiCesare, pushed the Wayland Union varsity girls’ basketball team’s lead over visiting Hastings to double digits for the first time at 34-23. Those shots opened up things a little bit inside for the Wildcats, and improved defensive intensity slowed down the Hastings attack and the Wildcats went on to a 50-38 victory over the Saxons. Hastings’ Grace Bosma collides with Wayland’s Allison Getty (15) as she attacks the basket late in the first half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “I’ve gotten to know (Wayland) coach Marty (Howard) a little bit,” said Hastings head coach Andrew Mains, “and their girls, from the day they’re born, they get a basketball and they start shooting threes. Our goal was to try to take away the three-pointers and to see if their post players could hurt us and (Haley) Obetts did that tonight.” Obetts, the Wildcats’ 6 foot 2 inch senior center, finished with 16 points. Hudson and Abby Miklusicak had eight points each for Wayland. Amber Getty added six points. Wayland didn’t trail after the first minute of the first quarter, but the Wildcats didn’t have much of a lead until they started knocking down some jumpers and disrupting the Saxon offense. Hastings didn’t turn the ball over too many times against Wayland’s full-court pressure, but didn’t have much luck getting the offense running in the second half. Wayland led 22-20 at the break. Hastings got a Wildcat turnover and a bucket from Rachel Quillen to start the second half to tie up the game. The Wildcats though went on a 12-1 run over the next few minutes to take control of The Saxons’ Taylor Carter (left) flips a shot over Wayland center Haley Obetts for two-points during the second quarter of Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference opener at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the ballgame. Taylor Carter led Hastings with 14 points and Maddie Dailey had 10. “That first half was amazing,” Mains said. “We stuck to it. We set up a plan and we stuck to it and the girls ran it flawlessly. “That second half, they just started hitting some threes. The first half, I don’t think they even attempted a three-pointer. In the second half, they made four. When they were able to stretch us out it kind of opened things up for Obetts.” “We’re proud of this,” Mains added. “Even though the scoreboard might not make it look good, this is a good game for us. They beat us last year by 40. We’re building. This is going to tell the OK Gold and the rest of the state of Michigan that Hastings basketball is back and it’s a new year for us. It’s a new team.” Hastings also got seven points from Grace Meade and five from Rachel Quillen. “We’ve been talking about how we kind of have Batman and Robin,” Mains said. “We have Taylor Carter and Maddie Dailey and every game it seems like they get 10 and 10 apiece, but we’ve been talking we need more sidekicks out there we need someone else to step up. Rachel Quillen the past three, four games, at Covenant Christian she had ten and ten, and our last game she had nine points. We love that out of our leaders.” Hastings also had Nikki Redman and Grace Bosma step up on the defensive end, to slow down Getty and Hudson a bit. Hastings will be home for its next two ballgames, against Ottawa Hills Friday and Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — Page 15 TK wins first OK Gold/Green jamboree by nearly 50 points Second place changed hands in every round Wednesday, but first never did. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ competitive cheer team won the first OK Gold/Green Jamboree of the season at Holland Christian High School. The Trojans increased their lead in each round and finished the evening with a score of 734.78. Hastings was second with a score of 685.06, followed by Grand Rapids Catholic Central 679.50, Byron Center 674.12, Holland Christian 658.78, Wayland 646.32 and Zeeland West 585.90. The Trojans started the day with a 220.1 in round one. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was in second place after scoring a 215.8 at the end of the round. Hastings’ Zach Wilcox (top) tries to turn over Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Daniel Sayfie during their 130-pound match Wednesday evening at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) GRCC hands HHS second Gold loss One decision was the difference between the Saxons and the Cougars. Grand Rapids Catholic Central improved to 2-0 in the OK Gold Conference with a 3633 victory over the Hastings varsity wrestling team in Hastings Wednesday. Hastings is now 1-2 in the league. Each team won seven matches in the dual. Hastings knew coming into the season that its middle weights would be its strength. Hastings won seven of the eight matches from 130 pounds up to 189, but the Cougars were too strong on the ends. The Saxons built an 11-0 lead to start the The Saxons’ Ken Cross (left) turns Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s AJ Zervoudakis on his head during their 171-pound match Wednesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) dual, with Ken Cross scoring a 23-8 technical fall of AJ Zervoudakis in the 171-pound match and Chase Huisman pinning Catholic Central’s Calvin Bischoff 54 seconds into the 189-pound bout. The Cougars though won the next six weight classes, getting pins in three of those matches, from Kole Krauss at 112 pounds, Dominic Forbes at 119 and Devin Schroder at 125 pounds. Catholic Central also had Dan Drummond score a technical fall over Hastings’ Patrick Murphy at 215 pounds, Ross Hulick pull out an 8-5 win over Nate Pewoski at 285 pounds, and Dominic Cuicci score an 11-3 major decision over Mitchell Sarhatt at 103 pounds during that stretch. The Cougars led 30-11 heading into the last six matches. Hastings started to come back with Zach Wilcox topping Daniel Sayfie 5-0 at 130 pounds and Jeremiah Shaffer scoring an 8-5 win over Jimmy Cain at 135. Joe English scored a big pin for the Cougars in the 140-pound match, sticking the Saxons’ Tom Patterson in 2:11. That put the Cougars up 36-17. Hastings won the rest of the evening’s matches, but came up just short. The Saxons’ Joe Siska pinned Bart Zervoudakis 50 seconds into their 145-pound match, Stephn Kendall scored a 10-2 major decision over Connor at 152, and then Jason Slaughter closed out the match with a pin for the Saxons at 160 pounds. The Saxons were scheduled to face Ottawa Hills in OK Gold Conference action last night. Hastings heads to Fowlerville for a tournament Saturday, then will be at Byron Center for a dual next Wednesday. TK then was the only team over 200 points in round two, scoring a 209.48. Holland Christian moved into second place with its score of 199.58 in that round. TK was the only team over 300 points in the third round, scoring a 305.2. Hastings moved into the runner-up spot for the day with its 276.5 in the third round, which was the third best score of that round behind the Trojans and Byron Center’s 276.8. Hastings also scored a 211.7 in round one and a 196.86 in round two. The league was scheduled to get together again last night at Wayland Union High School. Thornapple Kellogg will host the conference next Wednesday. Maple Valley ends its first losing streak at two games by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team got back on track Tuesday, snapping a two-game losing streak with a 56-53 victory over visiting Pennfield. The Lions rallied from a seven-point deficit at the start of the second half, to tie things up at 39-39 heading into the fourth quarter. Austin Gonser led the Lions with 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Tommy Mudge had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Garrett Miller added 11 points as well. Maple Valley is now 7-2 overall this season and 5-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Pennfield raced out to a 21-14 lead in the opening quarter of the ball game. Darin Blocker led the Panthers with 15 points. DaVontae Miller added ten points and Brayden Bennett nine for Pennfield. Pennfield didn’t help itself at all at the free throw line, going 8-of-23 to help the Lions stay in the ballgame. After playing back-to-back overtime games and having a hard practices last Wednesday and Thursday the Lions didn’t have a lot left for the long trip to Schoolcraft Friday. The host Eagles topped the Lions 7136. A pair of three-pointers, including one by Luke Ryskamp at the half-time buzzer extended the Eagle lead from four points to 10 points at the end of the first half. That deflated the Lions a bit, and Schoolcraft came out with a 22-5 run in the third quarter to take control of the ball game. Ryskamp finished with 18 points. Evan Pratt had 16, Trevor Stoddard 14 and Zach Decker 10 for the Eagles. Sammy Benedict led Maple Valley with 12 points and Gonser had eight. The Lions never got rolling offensively. Lion head coach Chris Ewing said his team played patient in the first half, but once it fell behind in the second half it got out of sync and tried to go too fast. They took quick shots and didn’t make very many of them. “That was probably the worst shooting game I’ve ever seen my guys have. It kind of felt like there was a lid on the rim,” Ewing said. The Lions hit just eight of their 35 twopoint field goal attempts and went just 16-of28 at the free throw line. Maple Valley will be at Olivet Friday. TK’s four pins not enough to top Hawkeyes Hamilton scored a 41-27 non-conference victory over the Trojans at Hamilton High School Wednesday. TK had five wins in the dual, including pins by Ryan Gorton at 103 pounds, Ronaldo Sambrano at 112, Flynn at 125 and Chad Geers at 285 pounds. Gorton stuck Jordan Parkhurst 1 minute 31 seconds into the 103-pound match. Sambrano pinned Charlie Doden in 2:54. Flynn needed just 13 seconds to pin Devin Christian in the 125-pound match. Geers battled into the third period before pinning Drew Boerman in 5:08. The Trojans’ lone decision came at 145 pounds, where Nick Iveson edged Jeremy Parkhurts 7-5. TK was scheduled to return to OK Gold Conference action last night against Wayland. Scots settle in during 2nd half to defeat Trojans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Just two points separated the Trojans and Scots at half-time. But two points seemed like a lot in a ball game where the two teams combined for 30 points in the entire first half. Caledonia’s varsity boys’ basketball team led 16-14. “There was some sloppy offense by both teams, but I think both teams were getting after it defensively and that’s right where we need that game,” said Thornapple Kellogg coach Mike Rynearson. “I’m sure coach Bloemers went in and he was a little frustrat- Caledonia’s Isaac Andrusiak gets by Thornapple Kellogg’s Tom Williamson for two points during the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ed that he didn’t have a few more points. I was ecstatic that it was 16-14.” Things got better offensively for the Scots after the half, and worse for the Trojans. “We had 14 shot attempts at half-time,” said Caledonia head coach Todd Bloemers. “That was just due to some foolish turnovers and we gave up some offensive rebounds. We allowed them to extend possessions and we gave possessions away and we talked at halftime just about how I felt like we were pressing a little bit. We talked about just kind of slowing things down, getting into our motions ,and just simplifying some stuff. “(In the third quarter) it was evident that the ball was moving quicker, our spacing was better and that led to opportunities for our play-makers to be able to take advantage of some situations.” Forward Kardokh Piromari took advantage of the Trojans a number of times, leading the Scots on a 16-4 third-quarter run and eventually to a 45-30 victory to close out the preconference schedule. “They went on a run and we couldn’t stop the momentum,” said Rynearson. Piromari finished with a game-high 16 points. He had 12 in the second half, six in the third quarter and six more in the fourth. “He’s a mismatch problem,” Bloemers said. “He did a terrific job tonight of just sealing and being big around the basket, but at the same time staying aggressive from the high post. When he’s a dual threat like that it opens things up for our guards and for our bigs and really just makes life easier. I thought with him being able to do that it made playing offense a little bit easier. It’s a credit to our guards too, our ball movement was terrific in the second half.” Guard Nick LoMonaco finished the game with 14 points for the Scots, as well as four steals. Piromari had a game-high seven rebounds. Center Adam Walma was a big part of the Scots’ ball movement, finishing with six assists. Rynearson said that a couple early buckets 56.3 percent from the floor for the night. Tommy Hamilton led TK in the loss with 11 points, four assists and five rebounds. TK also got nine points from Clay Francisco. The Fighting Scots improved to 4-5 with the win TK is now 3-6 after opening OK Gold Conference play with a 57-39 loss to visiting South Christian Tuesday. The Sailors shutout the Trojans in the second quarter, 13-0 to take a 24-7 lead into the half. It was 36-16 in favor of the Sailors heading into the fourth quarter. South Christian had nine players score, led by Jason Miller’s 11 points. Kyle Doornbos added eight and Joel Smit six. Register online www.ymcaofbc.org REGISTRATION DEADLINE - February 14 Thornapple Kellogg senior guard Grant Allison fires up a long three-pointer during the second half at Caledonia Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by the Scots in the second half and then a missed back-door play that turned into a layup at the other end for Caledonia really fueled the second half run. The Scots were hot the whole second half, hitting 12-of-18 field goal attempts. They shot TO REGISTER ONLINE: www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org To register in Person: YMCA Camp Algonquin Office 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings Spring/Camp Season Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5 PM Off Season Office Hours (Call First): 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone: 269-945-4574 To Register By Fax: 269-945-2631 (Credit Card ONLY) YMCA Drop Box Locations: Family Fare in Hastings & Delton Hastings Community Rec. Center & outside the office (for after hours) To Register By Mail: PO BOX 252 HASTINGS, MI 49058 07619461 �Page 16 — Thursday, January 17, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Third-ranked Sailors barely survive visit from TK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans felt like they had some work to do in the final days leading up to the conference season. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell 55-29 at Caledonia Friday, and was left looking ahead to contests with two of the top teams in the state in Class B to start OK Gold Conference play. The Trojans certainly got some of their problems straightened out. TK came up just short of handing third ranked South Christian its first loss of the season, in Grand Rapids Tuesday. The Trojans led 27-17 at the half, before the Sailors rallied for a 42-38 win. The Sailors didn’t take their first lead until the final minutes of the ball game. Crystal Smith led the charge for the Trojans with 15 points. She knocked down three three-pointers. Kelli Graham had ten points for TK. The Sailors got 15 points each from Cassidy Vredevoogd and Anna Timmer. Timmer also had a team-high 13 rebounds. TK managed to hold the Sailors’ star guard Angelique Gaddy to three points and three assists. South Christian is now 10-0 after surviving the Trojans. TK falls to 4-6. Tuesday’s loss was one to be proud of. Friday’s wasn’t. The reserves from Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg got a lot of good minutes Friday night. The Fighting Scot starters were the ones with the smiles on their faces on the bench. Caledonia’s varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 4-6 overall with their 55-29 victory . “It was nice,” said Caledonia head coach Joe Harvey. “We just talked about after Unity Christian the other day, we had three people score. We lost by three points and we had three people score. One of the things we talked about in our little team meeting on Wednesday was we are going to have to find some other people to contribute. We can’t all the time rely on Lexi (Bush) and Hanna (Lahiff) to do everything. I thought the girls were really conscious of that and really made an effort to be ready to shoot and attack the basket. “We had eight kids get in the scoring column. That’s probably the best we’ve had all year long.” Thornapple Kellogg’s Erin Scheidel pushes the ball ahead as Caledonia’s Andrea Gerloski gives chase Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lahiff and Bush did lead the way. Lahiff had 18 points and nine rebounds. Bush finished with eight points, seven assists and five boards. The Scots though also got six points from McKenna Maynard and Miranda Johnson off the bench, four from Brooke Hubbel, as well as nine from starter Andrea Gerloski. Caledonia took control of the ball game with a 20-5 run in the second quarter, which put the Scots up 35-15 at the half. The Trojan offense couldn’t get anything going. A steal and lay-up by Kelli Graham accounted for TK’s only field goal of the second quarter. Graham led TK with 11 points and four steals. The Fighting Scots worked on handling the Trojans’ pressure leading up to the game, and didn’t have too much trouble with it. Caledonia only had seven turnovers in the first half. Harvey said he was more worried about whether or not his team’s pressure would be able to limit the Trojans. TK head coach Jessee Bays said the Scots got the Trojans playing faster than they wanted to. TK went fast to break the pressure, but then never slowed down and started running offensive sets, at least not until the final minutes. “I think Grace Possett played her tail off. I think Kaylin (Johnson) played well, Olivia (LaJoye), Brooke Bauman, they came in the game with the idea of let’s just see if it works,” Bays said. “They played it well. I thought that last group that we had in the game did a real nice job of running the offense.” “They did a phenomenal job that last group. I was proud of that, being able to get them some playing time. I wish it was switched to get that playing time, but that’s something that’s valuable to those kids that don’t play a lot.” Victoria Fuller saw more minutes through- The Trojans’ Sydney Krol looks for a way to get a shot over Caledonia’s Leigha Muller during Friday’s non-conference contest at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) out the night, and finished with seven points for TK and a team-high six rebounds. Sydney Krol had five points and four rebounds. Vikes have top score in each Wayland boys rally to win Gold opener against Saxons round to win first league meet Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team opened up the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season with a 14-point victory over Lansing Catholic at Williamston High School Wednesday. The Vikings won each round, finishing eight points ahead of the Cougars in the first round and five points ahead of them in the second. The Vikings edged them Cougars by .9 points in the third round. Lakewood finished the day with a score of 685.5. The cougars ended up at 671.72. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said her team’s good first round was the key to staying in front, then in round three a sixpoint tuck bonus helped the Vikings clinch the win. Lakewood scored a 216.1 in round one and a 279.9 in round three. In between, the Vikings tallied a 189.5 in round two. Lansing Catholic scored a 208.3 in round one, a 184.42 in round two and a 279.0 in round three. Stockbridge was third in the overall standings with a score of 602 points, followed by Portland 583.7, Williamston 526.8 and Corunna 268.4. “We have a lot to clean up before meet number two,” Martin said. The second CAAC-White jamboree of the season isn’t until Jan. 23 at Corunna. The Vikings will host their Viking Cheerfest Saturday (Jan. 19). Last Saturday, the Vikings took the title in the Division 3/4 competition at the Gull Lake Blue Devil Invitational. Lakewood finished the day with a total score of 678.8. Three Rivers was second with a 637.7 and Delton Kellogg third at 631.7. Gobles finished fourth with 622.28 points, followed by Bangor 612.9, Comstock 581.22, Hartford 585.04, Colon 583.2, Schoolcraft 559.3 and Harper Creek 509.5. Kalamazoo Central took the Division 1/2 championship with a score of 695.86. The Saxons got off to a great start Tuesday, but it didn’t turn out to be a great start to the OK Gold Conference season. Wayland rallied from a double-digit deficit to top the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team 70-66 in Hastings. The Saxons built a 23-11 advantage in the Hastings guard Luke Heide drives past Wayland’s Quentin Sweeney on his way to the basket Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) opening quarter, but Wayland slowly chipped away at the deficit with some great outside shooting and feisty full-court defense. “We had 26 turnovers unofficially,” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs, “which is by far our highest total this season. Some of that is due to Wayland playing some really good pressure, trapping defense where they run and jump, but a lot of that was because our guys were just careless with the ball.” Losing senior point guard Maxwell Clark to some foul trouble early didn’t help the Saxons, but Storrs said Clark made his own share of mistakes once he was back out on the floor too. The Wildcats got the lead for the first time early in the second quarter. Zach Hindenach led the comeback for the Wildcats. He drilled six three-pointers and finished with 20 points. He was 6-of-8 from behind the three-point arc. He also added four assists and three steals. “He’s a great shooter,” Storrs said of Hindenach. “We just did a poor job of finding them. We got caught in traffic and he only needs a split second.” While Hindenach did his work behind the three-point line, Lacey James did his at the free throw line for the Wildcats. He was 11of-13 at free throw line and finished with 17 points to go with a team-high eight rebounds. Wayland also got 10 points, three assists and four steals from Dilon Aten. Luke Heide led Hastings with 22 points. Hastings didn’t help itself at the free throw line, hitting just 12-of-22 attempts, well below its season average. It was especially rough in the fourth quarter. Hastings is now 5-2 overall and 0-1 in the OK Gold. The Saxons host Ottawa Hills for a league contest Friday, then will be back in action at Comstock Park Tuesday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team took its first lead with less than four minutes to play, and held on for a 44-39 victory at Galesburg-Augusta Friday night. The Panthers are still struggling to find some consistency in their game, but there was a good reason for being a little inconsistent Friday. Senior center Mallory Sewell missed most of the first half in foul trouble. “She came back in the second half, and she was just a beast,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. Sewell finished with 17 points, scoring 12 of them in the fourth quarter alone. She also had six rebounds. With Sewell on the bench other girls had to step up on the glass. Guards Rachel Parker and Sarah Rendon had seven rebounds each. Parker had a great all-around game, adding five assists as well. Brooke Martin helped keep the Panthers within striking distance of the Rams, finishing with 11 points, five steals, five assists and five rebounds. The two teams were tied 22-22 at the half, but Mohn said that the Rams held a three, four or five point lead throughout much of the contest. Leah Savage led Galesburg-Augusta with 13 points and Kathryn Dooley added eight points. Delton Kellogg is now 8-2 overall and 6-2 in the KVA. The Panthers followed up that victory by scoring a 42-23 win at Schoolcraft Tuesday. Rendon led Delton with 11 points, and coach Mohn said he was pleased to see her put a few strong games together in a row. Delton had seven different girls score, with Sewell adding eight points and Martin five. Delton built a 35-16 lead through the first three quarters. “If we’re going to be a good team we’ve really got to get better at playing at a consistent level no matter who we play. Good, bad or indifferent, it doesn’t matter, we have to play Delton Kellogg basketball,” Mohn said. “That is something we’re struggling with. That we will need to improve on if we’re going to make a run at this thing and get into the tournament and have some success.” Delton Kellogg will be home against Pennfield Friday, then Tuesday visits Olivet. Hastings’ Alex Cherry is hit by Wayland’s Lacey James as he goes up with a shot during Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference opener at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK boys still Sewell leads late charge for chasing their Delton at Galesburg-Augusta second victory 77575432 Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team is 1-8 overall this season after a 69-32 loss to visiting Schoolcraft Tuesday. The Eagles outscored the Panthers 44-11 in the first half. Luke Ryskamp led the way for Schoolcraft with 27 points. Phil Pelton added ten points and Kyle Santman eight. Delton got 13 points and six rebounds from Zach Meyers, and four points each from Jeff Minehart, Josh Arkwright and Anthony Houtrow. Things started better for the Panthers Friday, but Galesburg-Augusta was able to pull away for a 56-38 win over the visitors from Delton. Delton Kellogg led 8-6 after one quarter, but the Rams found their offense and poured in 18 points in the second quarter. Jordan Born had 12 points, Austin Pierce 11 and Cody Diamond ten for the Rams. Delton got 14 points from Minehart and 10 from Meyers. Arkwright chipped in seven points. Delton will be home for its next two ball games to close out the first half of the KVA season, against Pennfield Friday and Olivet Tuesday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-01-24.pdf 5522dd62c1dd3188d1e4d52e673e88dc PDF Text Text Donations to HHS exceed $12,000 There’s no room for drugs in sports 25 personal records not enough to win See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 4 NEWS BRIEFS Barry County Home Show begins tomorrow The 11th annual Barry County Home Show, featuring over 65 vendors offering products and service from foundations and landscaping to roofing, satellite dishes, and everything in between will be at the Barry Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26. Admission is $5 per adult, children 12 and under are admitted free. The Barry Expo Center is located at 1350 N. M-37 Highway, halfway between Hastings and Middleville. Winner may drive home a new car Friday There may be no need to drive to Friday’s basketball game in Hastings for one lucky fan. That’s because a brand new Dodge Dart from Schanski Dodge of Ionia will be waiting for the winner of a ticket drawing to be conducted at the end of the boys game against Thornapple Kellogg. The person whose name is drawn will have a chance to win the new car. Tickets for the drawing will go on sale at 5 p.m., and sales will continue during the game. Priced at $2 each or three for $5, all ticket sale proceeds will be donated to the 2013 Hastings High School senior class. The first 100 ticket buyers who purchase $10 in tickets or more will receive a goody bag. Holder of the second ticket drawn will receive a weekend at the Great Wolf Lodge. Other prizes will also be awarded to other winners. Ticket winners must be present to claim their prizes and all ages may participate — which could mean one lucky fan better have a ride home, after all. Musicians, singers sought for community Easter musical The chancel choir of Hastings First United Methodist Church will host a community-wide celebration of Holy Week and Lent Friday evening, March 29, in a newly renovated sanctuary with a musical presentation of “At the Ninth Hour: A Lent and Easter Musical Journey” by Tom S. Long and Allen Pote. The musical drama presents the final week of Christ’s life on earth, beginning with his ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and ending with his suffering, crucifixion and resurrection. Singers and handbell musicians from other church choirs and the community are invited to join this musical presentation. An informational meeting for all musicians to establish a rehearsal schedule and assign parts is planned for Saturday, Feb. 2. Questions may be directed to director Shelia Huis, 269-945-9113. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 24, 2013 Middleville council votes against support of weapons ban by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville residents were unified and clear in their message to the village council Tuesday: “Do not take away our rights to own weapons.” And that message was heard when the council voted 5-2 against a proposed resolution to support the ban of assault-type weapons. Council members were considering sending a resolution to state and federal leaders supporting an assault-weapons ban and favoring funding for mental health treatments. Visitors packed the village council meeting room, sending their own message to village leaders. “I resent anyone putting any law to restrict my right to defend myself with anything I want,” said Judy Posthumus. Many others agreed, saying restricting guns is not the answer and that it may actually invite more criminals into areas where guns are not allowed. While all agreed the recent incident at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., is a tragedy that should never happen, they disagreed on how to prevent it in the future. Nick Wake said while he’s saddened by the recent acts in Connecticut and never wants to see anything like that happen in Middleville, the proposed resolution, is not the correct solution. He said punishing the scores of gun owners who legally own and operate guns is like banning cars to get rid of drunk driving. “Guns pose no greater danger than a parked car. It’s the actions of the people,” he said. Wake said the proposed ban is an infringement of the rights of the people and should not be considered. The rest of the visitors at Tuesday’s meeting agreed, all offering similar arguments and pleading their cases that guns by themselves are not the problem and ridding the country of guns will not resolve the violence issues. “I’m vehemently opposed to it,” said Alan Buckowing. “This bill is dangerous. You are advocating passing this gun control bill and it takes away our rights.” Ryan Buckowing said he has a concealed weapons permit. “I have it to defend my family and neighbors if I need to,” he said, explaining that it would be a last resort for protection. But he said banning weapons will not keep them out of the hands of criminals and would not reduce violence against innocent people. Pat Hilton offered some facts from the FBI website. He said, according to that website, there were 2,252 fewer gun crimes in the past five years and that rifles alone account for less than 2 percent of all crimes. He said knives, hammers and blunt objects, and even fists, hands and feet account for more deaths See MIDDLEVILLE, pg. 3 County adopts new animal shelter transport vehicle by Doug VanderLaan Editor Adoptable animals will now be chauffeured around town in style, thanks to the Barry County Board of Commissioners which, at its meeting Tuesday, approved the $24,000 purchase of a new 2012 Ford Transit Connect for use by animal shelter personnel. The vehicle, to be purchased from Gorno Ford in Woodhaven, near Detroit, will replace a 70,000-mile van that had been used for animal control functions prior to the board’s decision in July 2012 of a new management structure separating animal control and animal shelter responsibilities. The timing of the purchase, as much as the cost for a new vehicle, drew some contention from commissioners. “I still believe it’s a premature decision,” maintained Commissioner James Dull, “we don’t know how many miles they’ll be driving, and, even if it were 10,000 miles, it would be less than $1,000 [between the larger truck and the more fuel-efficient new vehicle]. If, like [County Administrator] Michael Brown said, it can be put off, I think we should wait.” Commissioner Joyce Snow, who sided with Dull in the eventual 5-2 vote to approve the purchase, reported that she had made fact-finding visits to both the animal shelter and the sheriff’s department, to which the current van is to be transferred. “I talked with Diana [Newman, Animal Shelter Director] and she said they don’t need a new vehicle at this time,” reported Snow, who discounted the contentions of animal shelter personnel that transporting animals to rescue organizations for adoption or to area veterinarians for treatment in the current van induces unneeded stress because of lack of daylight and climate control. “Battle Creek is only 30 to 35 miles away, and the vets here are quite close. No, the van may not be climate-controlled, but animals are not going to be left in the vehicle in excessive heat for long periods of time like they talk about children being left in cars.” After making a similar visit to the sheriff’s department, Snow reported seeing no com- pelling need for the current animal shelter van to be transferred. “I looked at the van they bought to transfer prisoners, and that could also be used for animal control functions,” said Snow. “The [Animal Shelter] vehicle has only 70,000 miles on it; there’s a lot of use in it yet.” Commissioner Ben Geiger asked Snow, given her contention and Dull’s that the purchase decision is premature, when it would be proper to make the move. “When we have some financials,” responded Snow, “when we can see what the expenses and the revenue down there is going to be. I think we need three to six months to be sure it’s going in the right direction before we spend another $20,000.” Snow’s caution had earlier drawn the ire of Kathy Wiggins, chair of the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board, who, during opening public comments, objected to references made in a previous meeting to the new animal shelter/control management structure as a “pilot program.” “In addressing [Mrs.] Wiggins’ remarks about this being a pilot program, I’m not sure what the last board’s thinking was,” responded Snow, one of four newly elected commissioners, “but I do remember statements that it would be looked at again in a year.” Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg clarified by saying that, though the decision to separate animal control and animal shelter functions didn’t proceed “the way I wanted it to come down,” the board agreed to re-evaluate the arrangement at some point in the future. “There’s definitely a need [for the new vehicle purchase], but it’s not a ‘have to,’” said Stolsonburg, “and I’m not saying we have to, but it is appropriate.” Which left Dull with the last — and most entertaining — objection. “Have other options been checked out for vehicles,” asked Dull, “and is there any reason that this one would be the cat’s meow?” In other business, the board approved the following: See TRANSPORT, pg. 2 DK looks to revitalize football program by David DeDecker Staff Writer Back to basics is where fourth grade teacher Ryan Bates hopes the Delton Kellogg Board of Education will go after receiving his appeal at Monday night’s meeting to reinstate the eight grade football program. Bates told the board that renewing the program that was dropped two years ago would help young players with fundamentals and would improve the high school program as well. He said some of the ninth graders playing on the junior varsity squad (DK only has junior varsity and varsity teams) are coming into the program not knowing how to make tackles safely. “Are they learning how to tackle correctly, block correctly, and play the game safely?” asked Bates. “This year, there were three young players (at a junior varsity practice) who were tackling in a position where they were going to hurt themselves. “They’ve never been taught the proper way to tackle. As kids go from eighth grade to junior varsity, ball the bodies get bigger and it is very crucial they are tackling and blocking correctly and keeping themselves safe. The safety piece is the biggest part.” The instructional deficit is also reflected in equipment. According to Bates, many of the helmets from the old program are no longer legal and 15 helmets need to be replaced at $200 each, which could be done by purchasing two new helmets on a rotation basis. Reinstating the program would cost about $6,300 the first year and $2,980 in following years. Board member Vic Haas expressed his support stating it is the only sport in middle school that is not sponsored by the school. Haas said at the high school level, it’s the sport that school revolves around in the fall with homecoming and is the only real moneymaking sport. The board considered Bates’ proposal and voted to table the matter until the next board meeting in order to research funding options. In annual organizational business, the board voted Marsha Bassett as the new board president. Jennifer Bever was elected board vice-president, Kelli Martin as secretary and Jim McManus as treasurer. Other routine board organizational items were also approved such as bank of record, check signing agents, official posting area for open meetings, committees, etc. The Best Practices Incentive required by the State Aid and School Finance Office was approved unanimously, as was a first reading of school policy revisions and replacements. Certificates of appreciation were presented to the board by Principals Stewart Schofield, Diane Talo and Lucas Trierweiler. The presentation was in celebration of the Michigan Association of School Boards in honor of the 4,200 elected school board members in Michigan. Adult school lunches will now cost one dollar more than the student’s meals at each school level. As lunch prices continue to rise, adults will always be a dollar more for school meals. Brett Bissett was hired as assistant middle school wrestling coach. Jamie Collier was approved to coach seventh and eight grade girls’ B basketball. The varsity girls’ soccer coach will be Alan Mabie. Wes Knollenberg was hired as the new administrative assistant for adult education. The board then went into closed session for negotiations. The next DK Board of Education meeting will be held in the elementary school on President’s Day, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Two from Hastings High School perform with State Honors Choir During the Michigan Music Conference, which was held at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids Jan. 17 to 19, Hastings High School senior Alex Cherry and sophomore Natalie Anderson joined nearly 70 other high school students from around Michigan as part of State Honors Choir. During the conference, the students rehearsed together to prepare for the performance for more than 1,000 music educators and clinicians at the end of the conference. Recordings will be available on iTunes at the end of March. Anderson and Cherry are now waiting to hear if they have been selected for the All-State Honors Choir, which will rehearse and perform over the summer and include special training with a clinician. �Page 2 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner County board planning reviews background and changes number or less people at the night meetings. When I learned about the cost to the county [to hold a night meeting], it didn’t make sense to push it.” County Clerk Pam Jarvis related that additional costs for night meetings are incurred when county staff needed for administrative support becomes eligible for overtime pay. “I’ve tried in the past to readjust hours,” explained Jarvis, in reply to Dull’s query about adjusting work assignments so as not to exceed 40 hours per seek, “but the contract under which they work says you pay for overtime if they ask for it.” James DeYoung, also a newly elected commissioner, pointed out that overtime costs might also be necessary for officials from other county departments when asked for reports to be presented to the commission. When Dull asked why those reports couldn’t be scheduled for the commission’s traditional day meetings, Stolsonburg responded. “Doesn’t that defeat the purpose [of having night meetings]? Stolsonburg asked. Howard “Hoot” Gibson, an eight-year Your Wedding will bring you... Lasting Memories commissioner, mentioned that, in past years, the board even held an occasional meeting at local township halls and “about the only people who would come would be those who had an issue.” Commissioner Joyce Snow, though in favor of scheduling an occasional meeting as a gesture of “giving people an opportunity” to attend, did recall one past board meeting scheduled for a township hall that couldn’t begin because doors were locked. Stolsonburg, who reminded commissioners that people do turn out for matters of great interest as demonstrated by past meetings that had to be moved to the larger circuit court to accommodate crowds, did agree to schedule some meetings with agendas tailored to the interest of the general public. Greater citizen access was the intent of Commissioner Ben Geiger who reported that, with technical ability now within reach, commission meetings can be live-streamed over the Internet to anyone with computer access. “We would need a couple of cameras, but we could connect to everyone,” said Geiger, “and it would be more cost-effective than night meetings.” Geiger did acknowledge the current dilemma of citizens seeking public access television, which carries municipal meetings such as those of the Hastings City Council. Public access television — which the county could link to via the city council — is available only to viewers who are paying customers of cable television services. “It’s time we go to live stream,” said Geiger, who promised to update commissioners with exact costs and procedures. The board also took up the matter of its meeting format which schedules full board of commissioners meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month with a committee-of-the-whole meeting held the first and third Tuesday. Snow suggested a format that would combine the two meetings, necessitating only a twice per month meeting format rather than the current four meetings per month. “It’s a very creative proposal,” observed Geiger, “but I wonder how it would have worked during our animal control and animal shelter deliberations. With the current format, the board of commissioners could send something back to the committee of the whole. How would we address hot topics on the off weeks?” Stolsonburg and DeYoung stated their comfort with the current system in which citizens have a consistent time and place to come if they feel the need to address impor- TRANSPORT, continued from page 1 • Designation of the following individuals to positions on the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board: Mary Fisher, reappointment to a two-year citizen-at-large term; Kay Doyle re-appointment to a oneyear term as the board’s designated representative to the Barry County Humane Society; Laura Satterfield to a one-year citizen-atlarge term; and Tamara Dickinson to a twoyear citizen-at-large position. Let Printing Plus turn those once in a lifetime moments into lasting memories. Printing Plus uses only the best equipment and supplies so your wedding photos will look their best. Greater clarity, brighter, bolder color and unparalleled consistency are what we do best. 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Share memories with a unique spiral bound book featuring many cover designs and matching photo pages. 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 Open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30 Saturday by appointment “There’s definitely a need [for the new vehicle purchase], but it’s not a ‘have to,’ and I’m not saying we have to, but it is appropriate.” Craig Stolsonburg, County board chair • The appointments of Janet Geukes and Kenneth Moore to three-year terms on the Barry County Commission on Aging Board. • The appointments of Steve Shults to a three-year term and of Dan Parker to the remainder of a three-year term as citizens-atlarge on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board. • The re-appointment of Larry Neil to a three-year position on the Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board. • The re-appointment of Frank Fiala to a one-year term as the road commission representative on the Barry County Sold Waste Oversight Committee. • A resolution allowing Barry County’s continued participation with nine Southwest Michigan counties in a process to identify areas of mutual concern and interest that could lead to cooperative agreements and cost savings, as articulated by Gov. Rick Snyder in a policy encouraging municipal units of government to share best practices and to explore consolidated efforts. • An increase of pet adoption fees from the Barry County Animal Shelter from $10 to $70 for cats and from $20 to $90 for dogs. The fees will include spaying or neutering, immunizations, flea check and deworming. The board will meet next in a committeeof-the-whole session Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 9 a.m. in board chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. tant topics, with DeYoung noting “there are a lot of times when a lot more conversation is needed.” Commissioner Jon Smelker said the proposal worked at a cross purpose to the previous agenda discussions. “You’re thinking about scheduling night meetings so more people can attend, but now you’re cutting your number of meetings by half,” contended Smelker. “You’re taking away half the opportunities for people to come to a commission meeting. I think we should be here every week.” Stolsonburg declared the issue lacked enough consensus to move forward. In other planning issues, the board: • Agreed that “Member’s Time” on each meeting’s agenda should be used as individual commissioners see fit. Snow had suggested that commissioners report on news and developments from each of the committees to which they’ve been assigned as liaison mem- bers. • Received a review of the annual budget preparation and reporting process from County Administrator Michael Brown. • Commissioned Stolsonburg to schedule an April meeting for all township officials regarding updates of and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. • Agreed to modify the interview and appointment process for openings on voluntary boards and commissions, ensuring that even re-appointments to positions are not automatic and that all candidates interview with the Board of Commissioners. • Received an update from Brown on the job evaluation and the job description processes • Reviewed debt payment and retirement liability status as well as current planning for court and county building security enhancements. Recent donations to Hastings schools total more than $12,000 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During its regular January meeting, which was held at Central Elementary, the Hastings Board of Education accepted six donations from the community totaling $12,357, that are earmarked for everything from folders and boots to transportation for field trips and more. “These are always fun to read,” said Hastings Area Schools superintendent Todd Geerlings before the board voted to formally accept the donations. Donations received Monday night included: Ladies Bridge Club of Hastings, $200 for the backpack meals program; Dr. David Mansky, winter boots valued at $480; anonymous donation of $2,500 with a $2,500 corporate matching grant for a total of $5,000 to be used for technology at Northeastern Elementary; Hastings City Bank, $1,000 to develop a reading program at Hastings Middle School; and Bliss Clearing Niagara Inc., $600 to purchase Monday mail folders for Star Elementary. Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation also provided $5,077 for the following: $300 for transportation to Kalamazoo Symphony for all elementary fifth grade classes; $450 for transportation to Central Elementary auditorium for music program rehearsal for Northeastern, Southeastern and Star elementary schools; $188, for all elementary second grade classes to visit Pennock Hospital; $1,010 for transportation and lifeguards for sixth through eighth grade aquatic instruction; $370 for Youth in Government high school advisor fee for spring conference; $54 for transportation to Co-Dee Stamping for high school class; $128 to purchase books for take-home book bag program for Northeastern young fives; $250, to purchase books for take-home book bag program for Northeastern kindergarten; $500 to purchase Good Fit books for Star first grade; $576 to purchase grade level books for Stars take-home reading program; $526 to purchase Like Skills math materials for middle school special education students; $725 for anti-bullying assembly, New Law and Policy Focus at the high school. “Once again, thank you to all the individuals, organizations, business, everybody that continues to make Hastings Area School System move forward and educating the children in our community,” said board president Dan Patton. “It says a lot about our community; I appreciate all that they do.” In other business, the board: • Members received a certificate of appreciation and jar of trail mix tied with blue and yellow ribbon from Geerlings in recognition of School Board Appreciation Month and their service to the school system. • Heard an education presentation from Central Elementary kindergarten and young fives teacher Emily Hoke and instructional assistant Abby Thelen on the Zoophonics system used to teach children the alphabet, letter sounds and word recognition. The program is being in young fives and kindergarten classes throughout the district. 06801809 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Lights, camera, action. Look for the Barry County Board of Commissioners to be starring in new roles in 2013 during some limited evening engagements and on television. Reaching out to a larger audience was one of several topics discussed by the board during a strategic planning session Tuesday following the board’s regular meeting. “My purpose [in asking for more night meetings] is to get people in here to see what problems they have,” contended newly elected Commissioner James Dull, who, while campaigning to win his seat on the board, made night meetings a central objective. However, before lights could go on on his proposal, Dull encountered objections from the three incumbent commissioners on the seven-member board. “It seems like every new commissioner is in favor of night meetings,” said Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “My observation has been that, when we tried it, there were the same • Heard from teachers Melinda Shults and Becky Wigg during public comment. Schultz asked the board not to forget the hardship the 6 percent pay reduction the board’s recently settled contract with the Hastings Educational Association would cause teachers. Wigg expressed her displeasure with comments made by board trustee and former board president Kevin Beck, regarding the contract settlement. • Approved the travel study request of the Hastings High School Business Professionals of America trip to the state conference, which will be in Grand Rapids, March 21 through 24. • Approved the Best Practices Incentive Resolution which allows the district to collect an additional $52 per pupil in state funds. • Accepted the personnel report, which included notice of the following: Appointments — Natasha Offerman, district-wide elementary art teacher; Angela Curtis, Northeastern instructional assistant; Salena Darling, middle school instructional assistant; Ashley Goodroe, Central instructional assistant; Jamie Hays, high school instructional assistant; Kristen Kasinsky, high school instructional assistant; Darcey Markwart, Southeastern instructional assistant; Heather Teed, Star instructional assistant. Recall — Jan Wells, Northeastern general paraprofessional. Leave of absence — Tricia Mosley, Southeastern kindergarten teacher. • Accepted the notice of resignation from Northeastern and Star elementary lunch paraprofessional Nancy Lundwall. • Accepted the quote of $27,235 from TLS Productions Inc., which includes material cost of $17,535 and installation cost of $9,700 to complete the Central Auditorium curtain project. Funds will be paid from the remaining bond money. • Announced the following board committee and organizational liaison appointments: executive committee — chairperson Patton, trustee Donna Garrison, trustee Jon Hart, trustee Beck; legislation/policy committee— chairperson Hart, Patton, trustee Louis Wierenga Jr.; career/curriculum/vocational education committee — chairperson Garrison, Wierenga, trustee Robert Longstreet; personnel committee — chairperson trustee Val Slaughter, Garrison, Hart; finance committee — chairperson Beck, Patton, Slaughter; negotiations committee— chairperson Patton, Hart, Slaughter; property/insurance/transportation committee— chairperson Wierenga, Beck, Longstreet; community relations committee — chairperson Longstreet, Slaughter; district improvement team representative— Garrison; tenure committee representatives — Slaughter, Longstreet; HEEF representative — Beck; Michigan Association of School Boards liaison — Garrison. • Announced there would be no board work session in February. The next regular meeting of the board will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 3 Battle Creek to get 766 jobs with new Cosma plant, Denso expansion A $162 million project that brings Cosma Casting, a subsidiary of Magna International, to Battle Creek it's first ever Michigan location, as well as a $105 million Denso Manufacturing Michigan expansion are expected to create at least 500 and 266 new jobs respectively, according to project memos from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board. An MSF board meeting Wednesday led to its support for a Michigan Economic Development Corporation recommendation to provide financial support for both projects. The MSF will provide $1.6 million in the form of a performance-based grant as incentive for Cosma and $1.4 million for Denso, the memos, released Wednesday afternoon reveal. Dioeomatic Incorporated doing business as Cosma Casting Michigan will be located at 10 Clark Road in Battle Creek (www.magna.com) and is among the world's most diversified automotive suppliers. Magna International, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineers and assembles complete vehicles, primarily for sale to the car and light truck OEMs. Magna currently has about 8,000 employees in Michigan while Cosma Casting does not have any employees in Michigan to date. Dieomatic, Inc., doing business as P&F Systems was awarded a $690,000 Michigan Business Development Program Grant by the Michigan Strategic Fund on Sept. 28, 2012. The firm, according to the MSF memo, plans to open a new operation in Battle Creek related to a major sourcing contract to supply components and systems to a major automo- DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc., a subsidiary of DENSO International America, produces automotive air conditioning and engine cooling components and systems. The company plans to invest $105 million in new manufacturing capabilities for advanced thermal management products including new lines for radiator and condenser products in the city of Battle Creek, creating 266 jobs. tive OEM. The City of Battle Creek has offered a staff, financial or economic commitment to the project in the form of property tax abatements under PA 198 of 1974 and PA 328 of 1998. The project, which demonstrated a need based on competitive economic development incentive packages from sites in Ontario, Canada; Louisvile, KY, Toledo, Ohio and Greenville South Carolina, will create 500 new jobs and will re-use an existing facility. The project involves out of state competi- MIDDLEVILLE, continued from page 1 than guns, according to the website. “I implore you guys not only to reject this resolution but to come up with some other resolution that makes more sense to protect people,” he said. Wade Poland read some words from a father whose child was involved in the Columbine shooting in Colorado. Poland said guns are not the root cause of the violence in the world today. Brian Fasick asked council members if they had any statistics to prove that banning weapons would actually save lives. He said gun-free zones may have even higher rates of crimes than areas where citizens are armed. Jim Nichols admitted he has a pistol and keeps it for protection. He said although he grew up in Middleville, he now lives near where a Kentwood couple was recently shot and killed at home. “We need you and we need to all work together to fight this enemy. We’ve got learn to cooperate with one another. Evil is all around us. We have to learn to control it — whether you have a gun or not.” Phil VanNoord, Council member “Times are crazy. This is Middleville and a lot of us hunt and a lot of us like to have a gun,” he said. Keara Hilton said she moved from Chicago to Middleville and knows what living in violence is like. She said Chicago has endless amounts of violence and she doesn’t want to see that kind of violence in Middleville. But, she said, taking away people’s rights to own guns is not the answer. “I implore you to use some common sense and to uphold the Constitution of the United States,” she told the council. “We’re Americans and we have the right to the second amendment.” Melissa Ayers said she too wants the keep her freedom and rights to have guns. “I cannot even imagine that this is something we’re even talking about here. I’m a law-abiding citizen, but if you put this in place, I would be a criminal. I’m not going to give up my Second Amendment rights. I ask you to hear our voices. I’m not a threat to anyone — unless you threaten me,” said Ayers. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he by no means has all the answers, but he said banning weapons won’t necessarily remove the threats. Leaf commended the residents for how they acted and presented their arguments in the meeting as well as the council for their willingness to listen and how well they conducted the meeting in a civilized and orderly manner. The resolution was proposed by council member Sue Reyff, who said she wanted the village to lend its voice of support to the state and federal government to ban assault-type weapons and to provide adequate funding for mental health care. Reyff said she was not proposing a total ban on guns, but only assault weapons that she felt hunters don’t use and are not needed. “I do value your opinion, but hunters do not use these types of weapons,” said Reyff. “It’s bad to see these little children get killed. The gun manufacturers are profiting and we’re losing our people to people who are irresponsible. I appreciate everyone coming out and sharing your concerns.” Council member Phil VanNoord said he doesn’t believe a gun ban would resolve the situation. “We need you and we need to all work together to fight this enemy,” said VanNoord. “We’ve got learn to cooperate with one another. Evil is all around us. We have to learn to control it — whether you have a gun or not.” Council member Shannon Endsley said while the council had to vote on the resolution, it was not something they came up with together. She did not support the resolution, saying most acts of violence are committed by people with stolen guns and people who are not law-abiding citizens. Council members Endsley, VanNoord, Charlie Pullen, Mike Lytle and Ed Schellinger voted against the proposed resolution. Reyff and Joyce Lutz voted against turning it down. Reyff said while she was pleased everyone came out to voice their opinions, she is disappointed that so many people feel the need to defend themselves. “I was very disappointed that so many feel they have to protect themselves and not use our police department. I want to have police protection with people who are trained and know how to use weapons,” said Reyff. tion and is projected to result in a net positive return for the State of Michigan. The project, according to the memo, has the potential to create up to 527 total jobs. The MSF decision is good for 120 days with potential extension of an additional 60 days. DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc., a subsidiary of DENSO International America, produces automotive air conditioning and engine cooling components and systems. The company plans to invest $105 million in new manufacturing capabilities for advanced thermal management products including new lines for radiator and condenser products in the city of Battle Creek, creating 266 jobs. As a result, DENSO Manufacturing Michigan has been awarded a $1.46 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen over competing sites in Arkansas, Ontario and Mexico. The city of Battle Creek has offered fiveyear property tax abatements valued at $1.5 million. Also approved was another Denso project: DENSO International America Inc., the North American regional headquarters of DENSO Corp., supports design, engineering and testing for powertrain, climate controls, body electronics and safety automotive products. The company plans to expand its new product research and development operations in the city of Southfield, investing $45.7 million and creating 176 jobs. As a result, DENSO International has been awarded a $1.54 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen over existing facilities in Japan and Tennessee. The city of Southfield has offered five-year property tax abatements valued at $1.5 million. In all, the Michigan Strategic Fund approved state incentives to support 14 business expansions that are expected to generate more than $1.1 billion in investments and add 4,590 jobs in Michigan. “Our reinvention of Michigan is all about more and better jobs for families and bright futures for our children,” Snyder said. “At the end of the day, that's what this announcement really means. The fact that these companies are choosing to stay and grow in Michigan reinforces our well-earned reputation as America's comeback state. The commitment and innovation of these job creators, coupled with the high quality of Michigan's talent, will keep our state moving forward. I applaud this tremendous investment in Michigan's future.” Rutland renegotiates with hotel developer In an effort to smooth the way for Hastings’ new Holiday Inn Express hotel, Rutland Charter Township officials voted unanimously Tuesday to create a new special assessment resolution for the hotel developer. The township board voted unanimously at its Jan. 9 meeting to finance public utility infrastructure improvement for the construction of water and sewer lines to the hotel. The infrastructure project is estimated to cost $224,500. The resolution states that Hastings Lodging LLC would pay the township back over five years in five equal annual payments including an accrued interest rate of four percent. Hastings Lodging, LLC agreed to the terms. However, after recent discussions with the developer, Rutland Supervisor Jim Carr brought a new proposal to a special board meeting Jan. 22. The board agreed to offer the developer a new financing plan that would spread payments out for 10 more years. Carr proposed to offer 10 years at 4 percent, and anything after 10 years would accrue an 8 percent rate on a special assessment of 15 years. “I think we are still doing what we wanted to do from the beginning, and that’s to get the hotel here,” said Carr. During the brief special meeting, the board also discussed Thornapple Excavating as the only construction company to bid on the project, with their bid being well within budget. Carr said the reasonable construction bid would also lower the special assessment payments for Hastings Lodging, LLC. In other business, the board voted unanimously to instruct township attorney Craig Rolfe to review all zoning ordinances. The next regular Rutland Charter Township Board meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. New North Country Trail superintendent to speak here Friday Completing the last half of the North Country Trail will be the focus of a presentation Friday, Jan. 25 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church by Mark Weaver, the new superintendent of the trail that stretches from New York to North Dakota and which passes through Barry County. Weaver, who is in charge of acquisition, construction and maintenance of the trail, which is about half complete, will speak at 6:45 p.m. with a potluck dinner to precede his presentation beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend either or both and should call 269-945-0149 to RSVP. Weaver is a Michigan native, spending his childhood in the Thumb, and teen years in Oscoda. After studying three years at Kalamazoo College, he transferred to Michigan State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture. He worked in the Southwest U.S. for about six years, focusing on recreation and commercial landscape design. He also worked for a land- scape architecture firm in Southeast Michigan before returning to school to earn a graduate degree in landscape architecture from Virginia Tech. He was an assistant professor at Auburn University for five years. Previously, the NCT superintendent was based in Madison, Wisc., but the North Country Trail Association’s office is in Lowell, said Jim Bruce, local member of the North Country Trail Association. Now, the superintendent and the volunteers who actually build the trail will work out of the same office to better coordinate activities on the ground, he said. Dr. Larry Hawkins of Hastings continues to serve as the president of the North Country Trail Association. Weaver began working with the National Park Service in 1993, beginning as a park landscape architect at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. There, he developed the park sign program, and prepared design solutions at various locations in the park. Weaver then transferred to the Rivers and Trails program Surprise Your Valentine with ... Valentine Love Lines office in Milwaukee, where he worked to establish a nonprofit organization. “Groundwork Milwaukee” focused on urban greening projects, and he developed conceptual trail networks in the area, along with other projects and consultations across the state. In 2008, Weaver became superintendent at Nicodemus National Historic Site in western Kansas. During his time with NPS, he has been involved in a number of international partnership projects in Guatemala, Honduras and Ecuador, with a recent focus on tourism planning and design at the Mayan ruin site, El Mirador, in northern Guatemala. Members of the Chief Noonday Chapter do all the volunteer maintenance on the portion of the trail in Barry, Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Blood drive Do you recognize any of the people in this photo of e a blood drive perhaps in the old gymnasium at what was then Hastings High School? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of men at a bowling alley drew no responses. Sen. Rick Jones introduces legislation to revise Proposal A A package of legislation designed to restore the original intent of Proposal A was introduced in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday by Sen. Rick Jones. “Proposal A was first put on the ballot in 1994 and approved by 69 percent of Michigan voters,” said Jones, R-Grand Ledge. “The proposal increased sales tax by 2 percent in order to protect seniors on fixed incomes from facing skyrocketing property values on their homes and to better fund public education. “The spirit of Proposal A was to fund local schools and eventually equalize the per-pupil foundation so every school had the same perpupil funding,” Jones said. “Unfortunately, this has not happened.” Jones introduced the legislation to restore the original intent of Proposal A. Part of his proposal would require that school aid money must stay in K-12 funding. The other bill would require that all schools, over a ten year period, be aligned so all funding on a per pupil basis is equal. “It is not fair for a student in one county to have $7,000 for education and students in other parts of Michigan to have $11,000 or $12,000,” said Jones. Jones also said another problem is that money has to be taken away from education for the cost of school busing. He said some school districts pay for buses while other districts or some charter schools have no busing needs at all. Jones will introduce a bill next week to provide schools with fifty cents per mile for transporting children to and from school. ”Many states provide much more funding for busing, but this is a start,” Jones said. “The Michigan Constitution says that the Legislature shall maintain and support a system of free public elementary and secondary schools. “It is time to ensure that money meant for schools is not diverted in any way. The school buses must be well maintained so that children in rural areas have reliable transportation.” Drugs in sports isn’t an issue that’s just come on the scene in the past few years. Drug use and drug scandals in sports date back to the early 1900s — and probably even since men and women began competition hundreds of years ago. But the sophistication of drugs and the impact they’ve had on competitive sports seems to be a growing trend. With the recent confession of champion bicyclist Lance Armstrong, sports fans should question whether we’re allowing drugs to make a mockery of professional sports. For more than 14 years, Armstrong had maintained his innocence regarding the use of any drugs. In his confession televised in a two-night interview with Oprah Winfrey last week, Armstrong made his team members, friends and all those who supported him look like chumps. Why did he choose Oprah Winfrey rather than a sports journalist to tell his story? I think he wanted to control the message – once again for his own gain. Plus, it helped Winfrey by having a highprofile story to bring millions of viewers to her network that continues to suffer. Throughout his racing career, Armstrong challenged journalists and sports officials when they questioned his use of enhancement drugs. There were even times when he was under oath to tell the truth in court proceedings, and he continued to maintain he was clean. Now, after all these years and after forfeiting seven Tour de France titles, millions of dollars in sponsorships and his creditability as a professional athlete, he wants to come clean. No thanks. Does Armstrong really feel any remorse, or is this just another saga in a long, drawn-out series of lies that hopes might allow him to compete again? I’m sorry. For years, we’ve heard athlete after athlete lie about using banned substances, only to find out later they were using drugs and then later expect forgiveness. What kind of message are we sending to our young athletes? And how about all the men and women who do the right thing by giving everything they have — free from drugs? Friday evening, I attended Barry Leadership’s opening weekend for this year’s group of candidates who over the next three months will participate in the local program. The featured speaker was long-time board member and former MSU Extension Agent Jan Hartough. Her message to alumni, board and future leaders was about the importance of building trust. Since leaving Barry County, Hartough has become a national consultant on leadership issues and recently played a role in a special project in Ireland. As part of her training, Hartough uses trust-building exercises to teach people and communities the importance of doing the right thing. Abraham Lincoln once said, “If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all of the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time. Most of us learn early in life and that there are rules to follow — and if we expect to be respected and successful citizens, we must live by them. The same is true in sports. Every sport has specific rules that participants must follow. Honesty and trust are qualities expected from everyone who participates. Surely there are people in every sport who have broken the rules or pushed them to the max, but that doesn’t mean we should accept their behavior. We What do you should never accept cheating as acceptable behavior, whether it is an athlete, coach or referee. Anyone caught cheating should face the consequences of breaking the rules. Just last week, we learned the true story of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o, who was reported to be under a terrible burden due to the death of his grandmother and girlfriend, both of whom died in a span of six hours. As the story goes, Manti Te’o’s grandmother did die, but his girlfriend turned out to be imaginary, someone he supposedly met on the Internet. Now, Manti Te’o and his parents are scheduled for an interview with ABC’s talk show host Katie Couric to be featured as a victim of an elaborate hoax — or maybe in an effort to evade drug dealers. Again, just as in the Armstrong case, the accused selects someone from the media with whom he’ll tell his story who doesn’t have the specific experience necessary to get to the bottom of the story. Why didn’t Te’o hold a news conference and let the sports journalists from the industry ask the questions? Are his lawyers trying to control the story? Recently, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced that steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa were denied baseball’s greatest recognition because voters were unable to elect candidates. It was only the second time in four decades that voters elected no one in their annual selection to the Hall of Fame. We all want someone to look up to, but those who we give our trust to must guard it with those reputations. Most athletes work hard every day, follow the rules and are trustworthy. They may not be superathletes, but they are true to themselves — and that alone makes them worthy of acknowledgment. Throughout history, stories have been written of great men and women accomplishing great feats, but it’s imperative that we trust they earned their places honestly by following the same rules as their counterparts. According to a recent report, proponents of performance-enhancing drugs in sports argue that, their harmful health effects have been overstated. Health risks are an athlete’s decision to make, that using drugs is part of the evolution of sports, much like improved training techniques and new technologies, and that efforts to keep athletes from using PEDs are overzealous, unproductive, unfairly administered and bound to fail. Yet, opponents argue that PEDs are harmful and potentially fatal, and athletes who use them are cheaters who gain an unfair advantage, violate the spirit of competition and send the wrong message to children. They say, performance-enhancing drugs users unfairly diminish the historic achievements of clean athletes, and that efforts to stop PED use in sports should remain strong. In the best interest of sports and the athletes who participate in them, we should demand a no-tolerance position for drugs at all levels. Athletes should achieve acknowledgment due to their efforts alone and not from the use of a specialized drug. I think most fans understand the use of trainers and special techniques, but using drugs just to achieve super-human feats should never be tolerated. I’m reminded of what former President John F. Kennedy once said in a speech, “Of those to whom much is given, much is required.” So many of our nation’s athletes are blessed with special gifts. We shouldn’t allow them to taint the gift with the use of artificial drugs. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics, Inc. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Last week’s question: Cycling champion Lance Armstrong admitted during interviews with Oprah Winfrey this week that he was guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs. Admission may make him eligible to compete again. Should he be forgiven? 30% 70% Yes No For this week: Winter’s snow finally arrived this week but the ‘snowfall drought’ continues. Hastings averages 57.1 inches of snow each winter but, through Tuesday, has received only 9.6 inches this year. Where do you think will we end this season? q Less than 25 inches q Close to our average of 57.1 inches q Above average �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV State News Roundup The full text may be read online at www.michigan.gov/snyder. Its effective date is March 20, the 10th anniversary of the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Statehood Day Citizens should work to prevent fracking here Saturday To the editor: is forever removed from the hydrologic cycle. commemorating The Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Some scientists predict that someday in the Allegan and Barry State Game Areas were not-too-distant future, water will cost more Michigan’s role in purchased with our taxes and user fees and than oil. If this comes to pass, here is some dedicated to be used by the public as their food for thought: with drinking water now the War of 1812 names indicate. selling for approximately 40 cents per gallon On May 8 and Oct. 24, 2012, our State Department of Natural Resources had the audacity to auction off the mineral rights in these areas where “horizontal fracking” will be used. Natural gas is being touted as the answer to our energy problems, as opposed to coal. This is probably true, but the problem with natural gas is its extraction by horizontal fracking. In other states where this method is being used, serious environmental, ecological and economic incidents are happening. We live on one of the Great Lakes states of which it is said represents 20 percent of the world’s remaining supply of potable water. Already the more arid Southwestern states are looking to us as a possible water source. It is now claimed there is enough natural gas in our nation’s shale deposits to meet our energy needs for another 100 years; if so, why risk depleting and contaminating the great lakes with hydraulic fracking. The horizontal fracking process uses up to 5 million gallons of water per frack, plus 29 known carcinogens and some unknown chemicals exempted from regulations. Each well may be fracked several times. This water at your local grocery store and $5 million gallons is used per frack, that equates to $2, million worth of water each time. Starting from this conservative base, all kinds of scary projections could be made about our nation’s water supply. What can we do to slow or prevent big oil companies from fracking in our area of “Pure Michigan?” Become informed on the hydraulic fracking process and if you find yourself alarmed as I am, start a conversation with your friends, neighbors and state legislators. We need more letters to the editors on this subject. Also you can give financial support to a nonprofit group of dedicated citizens here in Barry County who have filed a lawsuit in circuit court against the DNR to nullify the mineral leases on our public lands that were auctioned off last year. To my knowledge this is the only organized group in this area of the state taking formal action on behalf of those of us who use these public lands. The group is Michigan Land, Air and Water Defense (MLAWD), Box 335, Delton, MI 49046. Their website is: www.milawdefense.org. Jack Kineman, Hastings ‘Justice for all’ a hollow phrase To the editor: In my opinion, some parts of the Pledge of Allegiance need to be revised or omitted. When the Pledge says “justice for all,” there is not justice for all, nor has there ever been, or will there ever be justice for all when the government and the people in power suppress people’s rights and citzenship to take advantage by the power of their leadership. History has proven through numerous events that, by continuing to use that part of the Pledge of Allegiance, there is not justice for all. Elden Shellenbarger Hastings Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... New Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency planned The Michigan Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin construction of the US-131 Constantine bypass Monday, Feb. 4. The two-lane bypass includes a new 870-foot bridge over the Saint Joseph River. Contractors DJ McQuestion & Sons and Rieth-Riley, will lead the $18 million project. The bypass around the village of Constantine will span nearly five miles from Garber Road to Dickinson Road. “There has been talk of this bypass in the village for at least 50 years, and I’ve been working on it myself for 14 years. I’m just so thrilled to have it becoming a reality,” said Constantine Village President Pat Weiss. “We haven’t been able to get a stop light in the downtown, and now people will be able to cross the street without all the truck traffic. This definitely was a safety issue for our community. Commercial traffic delivering goods and services throughout the Midwest now will have an easier and more reliable route to travel through southwest Michigan. “To be an attractive region for companies and residents alike, our region needs infrastructure that easily allows people and products to get from place to place fast and costeffectively,” said Ron Kitchens, chief executive officer of Southwest Michigan First. “These improvements to the logistics system in Constantine will enhance our region’s ability to compete by connecting the area to broader markets.” Nearly 800,000 passengers traveled on Amtrak trains in Michigan in 2012, setting a highest-ever ridership record for the state's three routes. Michigan's routes include the three-times-a-day Wolverine Service (Pontiac/Detroit-Chicago), once daily Blue Water Service (Port Huron-East LansingChicago), and once daily Pere Marquette Service (Grand Rapids-Chicago). Michigan Department of Transportation officials cited increased awareness of train service and a positive focus on the future of rail travel as the most important reasons why ridership numbers are increasing. In addition, Amtrak operated extra trains in Michigan to supplement regularly scheduled Wolverine service over the extended Thanksgiving holiday, and added extra capacity and frequencies over Christmas and New Year's. Revenue from the three routes also jumped to a best-ever high of $27.8 million in 2012, with Wolverine revenue at $18.4 million, Blue Water at $6.1 million, and Pere Marquette at $3.3 million. Amtrak operates intercity trains in partnership with 15 states, including Michigan's Pere Marquette and Blue Water services, which are supported by state grants. Correction In last week’s Banner an article on a bomb threat in Delton Kellogg Middle School should have said the Battle Creek Police Bomb Squad was the team involved in searching the school. Write Us A Letter: In his State of the State message Jan. 16, Gov. Rick Snyder introduced the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, housed within the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The MVAA will be dedicated to improving service and benefit allocation to Michigan veterans. “The agency will focus efforts and connect veterans with the benefits they’ve earned,” said Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “I look forward to targeted public awareness campaigns and communication efforts that the MVAA will initiate.” Michigan has more than 650,000 veterans, of which more than 500,000 are wartime vets. The state’s veteran population is expected to increase by 8,000 to 10,000 per year. Under the current system, benefits and services to Michigan veterans are housed federally in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and in 15 State of Michigan Departments creating multiple entry points and confusion for veterans seeking assistance. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Fracking News Vol. 5 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Saturday, Jan. 26, the Michigan Historical Museum will celebrate the 176th anniversary of Michigan statehood with cake, historic maps, roving musicians, War of 1812 soldiers, Native American crafts, rope-making, quilting and more. Activities will take place at the museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, the museum’s annual celebration of the day President Andrew Jackson signed the act making Michigan a state — Jan. 26, 1837 — also will commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The first 200 visitors will get a piece of birthday cake. The first 200 families will receive a commemorative poster featuring a historic map of Michigan. Families can participate in living-history demonstrations of 1812 uniforms, gear and drills. Children can make a 19th-century military hat, flag or map. All will be able to view statehood documents from the Archives of Michigan, including Michigan’s first Constitution. Statehood Day is included with museum admission; parking is free. Admission is $6 for adults 18 to 64. Children through age 5 are free; youths ages 6 to 17 pay an optional $2; and seniors 65 and up pay $4. Annual passes are available, and Sundays are free for everyone. Visit www.michigan.gov/museum or call 517-3733559 for details. The Michigan Historical Museum is located inside the Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing, two blocks east of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. US-131 Constantine bypass construction to start in February MDOT, Amtrak see best-ever ridership record Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits The Marcellus Accountability Project – Tompkins County, New York, published a well-researched paper summarizing what the coming fracking of the Marcellus or Utica shale was going to mean to their county which was heavily leased. They state, “If we assume only 8 High Volume Hydraulic Fractured wells per square mile, the impact on Tompkins County (300,000 drillable acres, 469 square miles) is: 3,752 wells, 770 million to 3.5 billion lbs. of chemical additives, 6.6 to 7.1 million tanker truck trips, 21 billion gallons of fresh water removed, 353,000 cubic yards of drill cuttings, and more than 2,345 acres cleared (assuming 1 well pad of 5 acres with 8 wells, on each square mile)”. Barry County covers 557 square miles and it currently has registered over 1000 mineral leases on private land since 2008! The billions of gallons of fresh water removed permanently from the water cycle are only part of the problem for future generations. Contaminated ‘fracked’ water has to be disposed of by pumping it into injection wells deep into the earth at other locations. The EPA does not and cannot guarantee that all that waste water will remain where it is supposed to forever. The Michigan DNR and DEQ are not taking future generations into account as they lease our public lands and go around the state promoting the safety of the practice of high volume horizontal- hydraulic fracturing. The public trust doctrine includes the future generations. Please join us with your financial support of our law suit to protect Barry and Allegan County public lands. Your contributions are now tax deductible. MLAWD P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: www.milawdefense.org 77575729 J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS On Jan. 9, 2013 the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Biological Sciences published a paper by Paul Ehrlich, President of the Center for Conservation Biology at Stanford University. In this paper titled “Can a collapse of global civilization be avoided?” Dr. Ehrlich lists elements that could potentially contribute to this collapse. Among these ten elements are the following: “a pole-to-pole spread of toxic compounds, an accelerating extinction of animal and plant populations, and depletion of increasingly scarce resources, including especially groundwater”. �Page 6 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77575583 Worship Together Area Obituaries Cornelia Dingerson Dorothy Louise (Lathrop) Kelsey Sheryl Ann Curtis Mrs. Cornelia Dingerson, age 92, passed away at Clark Retirement Community Saturday, January, 19, 2013. Cornelia was born to Berand and Johanna (Blanker) Beverwyk on September 30, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Dingerson and her three sisters. Surviving are her sons, Ronald (Julie) Dingerson of Woodland, and Dennis (Linda) Dingerson of Saranac; granddaughters, Sarah (Jeff) Geukes, Maggie (James) Benham, Abby (Josh) Mattice, Carrie (Brian) Preston, and Katie Vander Kolk; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Henry (Freida) Beverwyk; brother-in-law, Jack Kennedy; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 24, 2013 11 a.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 E. Brown Rd., Lake Odessa, with Rev. David Flagel officiating. Interment will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Her family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.koopsfc.com. Cornelia’s family expresses a heart-felt “thank you” to the staff at Clark Retirement Community, who lovingly cared for mom for the last 15 years. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Clark Retirement Community or Faith Hospice. Arrangements made by Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave., Lake Odessa. HASTINGS, MI - Dorothy Louise (Lathrop) Kelsey, age 95, passed into the arms of Jesus January 16, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born December 10, 1917, the only daughter of E.H. and Rhoda Lathrop of Barryville. She had two brothers, Hubert and Ferris Lathrop. Dorothy attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1936. She worked at the JCPenney’s store for several years in Hastings. Then in 1939, she married Kenneth C. Kelsey. They shared nearly 50 years of marriage before his death in 1989. They lived and raised their family first on a farm in the Coats Grove area and then in Hastings starting in 1966. She was active in her community as a 4-H leader and in the local MSU Extension Home Demonstration Club. She also worked at Hastings City Bank for 10 years. As a member of First Baptist Church of Hastings, she served over the years as a pianist, organist, Sunday school teacher, and in many other numerous ways. Her inquisitive mind and quick humor led to thought provoking classes and many cherished memories. Dorothy also was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital for many years. Dorothy is survived by her children, Joyce Parker of Lansing and Rick and Jean Long of Delton; grandchildren, C.B. (Kristen) Long of Grand Haven, Richard (Heather) Long of Hastings, Jenny (Brad) O’Neal of Lansing, and Erin Parker of Lansing; and great grandchildren, Jason, Maggie, Molly, Jackson, and Hayden Long and Elaine and Micah O’Neal. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A memorial service was held at Hastings Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Private burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. HASTINGS, MI - Sheryl Ann Curtis, age 66, of Hastings, passed away January 7, 2013, at home with family by her side. She was born January 1, 1947, in Hastings, the daughter of Gerald B. and Ardeth E. (Williams) Garrison. Sheryl attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1965. She married Chip Curtis on November 23, 1966, which later ended in divorce. Sheryl worked for Lescoa in Middleville until retirement in 1999. She enjoyed gardening, reading, jigsaw puzzles, her truck, and garage sales. Sheryl volunteered at Thornapple Valley Church. She also participated annually in the Relay for Life. Sheryl was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Garrison; mother, Ardeth Nagel; and brother, Michael Garrison. Sheryl is survived by her son, Ben and Deb Curtis of Hastings; daughter, Renee and Rod Snore of Hastings; six grandchildren, Jessica (Andrew) Mepham, Nick (Megan) Curtis, Blake (Brandi) Curtis, Shane Madden, Chase Snore and Chelsea Snore; two great grandchildren, Aubree Curtis and Gabriel Mepham; significant other, Neil Endsley; sister, Linda Pelak and three brothers, Mike Nagel, Mark Nagel and Mitch Nagel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts, 1755 Abbey Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 at noon at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, with a visitation being held one hour prior to service time from 11 a.m. until noon. Cathy Peters will be officiating the service. Interment will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for PreK-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Jan. 27 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Jan. 27 - Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Jan. 28 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m. Jan. 24 - Middle School Youth Group 5-6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Vera M. Clinton Vivian Marie (Bowman) Miller MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Vera M. Clinton, of Middleville, passed away January 22, 2013. Vera was born September 12, 1928 in Middleville, the daughter of William and Eva (Walters) Ellsworth. Vera was employed for many years as a custodian for Lee Elementary in Middleville, and she enjoyed golfing and bowling, but most of all spending time with her family. Vera was a longtime member of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Vera is survived by her children, Donald Clinton, Philip (Sonnya) Clinton and Darla (Jim) Norman, all of Middleville; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Fred (Linda) Ellsworth and Leon (Carmen) Ellsworth, both of Ionia; a sister, Bonnie Collick of Otsego; and several nieces and nephews. Vera was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Clinton, Sr. in 2008; children, Donald Jr., Larry and Laurie; a great granddaughter, Merdith Grace Norman; a sister, Pearl Browne; and brothers, Howard, Richard, Raymond and Frank. Vera's family will receive friends Friday, January 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the BeelerGores Funeral Home, Middleville and on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 1 to 2 p.m. where a funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Pastor James Norman Jr. officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to Pennock Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Vera's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. KENTWOOD, MI- Vivian Marie (Bowman) Miller, age 93 of Kentwood, passed away January 21, 2013 at Elmcroft of Kentwood Assisted Living. She was born June 9, 1919 in Barry County, the daughter of Harry and Laura (Eberly) Sponable. Vivian attended Hastings schools. She married Fred Miller. Vivian was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushrooming, camping, canning, cooking for the family and taking care of her family. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Laura Sponable; husband, Fred Miller; former husband, Jack Bowman; brother, Robert Sponable; daughter-in-law, Sherry Bowman and son-in-law, Harold Hummell. Vivian is survived by her daughter, Bonnie J. Hummell of Hastings; son, Tom (Kathy) Bowman of Kentwood; son, Harry Bowman of Hastings; daughter, Janet (Vern) Johnson of Wisconsin; son, Gary (Mel) Bowman of Hastings; many grandchildren and one cousin, Robert McMillian of Hastings. Respecting Vivian’s wishes, a private family graveside service took place on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Hastings Township 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 77575637 Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 3230 Eagle Park Dr. NE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 7 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY Specialist debunks myths about service by Gerald Stein NORTH N: --M: A Q 6 3 L: K Q 10 9 K: Q 10 5 3 2 WEST EAST N: 10 9 7 3 2 M: 10 7 5 4 2 L: A 3 K: 8 N: Q J 8 4 M: J 9 L: 7 5 4 2 K: K J 4 SOUTH: N: A K 6 5 M: K 8 L:J 8 6 K: A 9 7 6 Dealer: East Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 4M North K 2K 3NT East Pass Pass Pass South 1NT N 2N Pass West Pass Pass Pass Today’s column features a common contract of 3NT. Bidding 3NT is one thing; making 3NT is quite another. Let’s look at the bidding first, and then let us look at the play of the hand, including the plan and the execution of the plan to make the vulnerable contract of 3NT. South opened the bidding with a balanced hand of 4-4-3-2 distribution, a good start for considering a no trump bid. South had the requisite high card points for the partnership range of 15-17. Some pairs still use the 16-18 high card points for their no trump range, but most modern players now feel that you may miss a no trump contract if you wait until you have that extra point or two. The third ingredient for a no trump opening bid is that three suits are stopped. With the KM guarded by a spot card, South felt comfortable bidding 1NT with 15 high card points. Some South players might open this hand with 1K, a convenient minor, planning to bid the four-card spade suit at the next opportunity. However, the bid of 1NT quickly and accurately describes the South hand in one bid. There is no need to guess at the number of points, the distribution, or the number of suits stopped. 1NT is an accurate and descriptive bid. Some bridge writers will even go so far as to encourage you to bid 1NT with a five-card major in hearts or spades. Now that is something to think about. After the 1NT bid, North had a chance to use the Stayman Convention to describe her hand accurately. With a four-card major in hearts, North wanted to find a trump fit in the majors if at all possible. The void in spades was worrisome, but this was all the better reason to find a trump fit in hearts if possible. With more than the eight total points needed to begin the Stayman Convention, North confidently bid 2K, promising at least eight points, at least one four-card major, and an interest in finding a fit in the major suits if possible, and possibly game. North had plans to bid again with 13 high card points. North knew that there were enough points for game between the two hands. Slam was probably out of the question as North could account for 28-30 points between the two hands. Small slams generally need 33 points to make and take twelve tricks. South responded to the Stayman Convention with a bid of 2N, promising four spades, and not four hearts. That was enough information for North, and she placed the contract at 3NT. So far so good. All pass, and the contract was set at 3NT in the South. The lead is important, and good defenders will have listened to the bidding. West knew that South had four spades, so a spade lead would lead right into the declarer’s good spades. Rather, West elected to lead the other five-card suit she had and hope for the best. West led the 4M. When the dummy came down, South was pleased with what she saw. After thanking her partner, the number one rule of bridge etiquette, South took the crucial time to plan the play of the hand. In No Trump contracts, it is important to take the time to count the winners immediately. Those are tricks that you can take without giving up the lead to the opponents. South counted two in spades: ANand KN; three in hearts: AM, KM, and QM; one in clubs: AK and none in diamonds, for six quick tricks. South needed three more tricks to make the contract of 3NT. The maximum number of tricks in hearts and spades appeared as counted. Nine clubs offered a possibility while the diamonds offered seven cards. Where would the extra three tricks come from? All of this decision-making needs to be done before one card is called for from the dummy. While the clubs look like a possibility, the easiest road to success is the diamond suit. Knock out the AL as soon as possible, and hold off on the other suits until that suit is established. Once the nine tricks are in the bag, then go after overtricks in the club suit. Now that is a wellthought-out plan. South won the opening lead in her hand, the short suit first, with the KM. A diamond lead at the second trick was a must, and South played a small diamond from her hand toward the dummy’s solid diamond suit. West ducked the first time, but South persisted in her plan, and led the 10® from the dummy and played the JL from her hand. West was forced to take the AL, and the two good diamonds on the board were available at South’s leisure. West continued the heart lead, but South had done her homework, and she took the AM, the QM, the KL, and the QL before exiting the board with a small club. She took the small club with the AK in her hand assuring the contract by next playing the AN and the KN for nine tricks. Fooling around with the club suit first might have created problems for South, and she was wise to make sure she had the contract first before trying for an overtrick. Playing the clubs first resulted in some tables ending up a trick short of making the contract. What a pity. Take your tricks and run is often a good piece of advice for all levels of players. As it turned out, after assuring the contract with the big spades, South exited with a small club, and played small from the board, allowing East to win with the 8K. East took the KK, but she was end-played and had to lead a final club to the good QK on the board, giving North/South ten tricks and a contract well-bid and well-played. ***** On Monday, February 4th, 2013, basic instruction and review of the Stayman Convention will begin the four-week bridge series at KCC’s Institute for Learning in Retirement’s program at the Battle Creek Hill Brady Road campus. If interested in learning the Stayman Convention, call the ILR for details. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Like any other successful and long-standing program or organization, there are a number of myths surrounding Social Security. Some of them are grounded in truth but just slightly misconstrued. Others are completely out of line with the truth. Let’s take a look at a few. Social Security is just a retirement program. Social Security provides benefits to retirees, survivors and people with disabilities who can no longer work. In fact, almost 7 million disabled workers and nearly 2 million of their dependents get Social Security disability benefits. Another 6.5 million dependents of deceased workers (including 2 million children) get Social Security survivors benefits. I don’t need to save because Social Security will take care of me when I’m retired. Social Security was never intended to be a person’s sole income in retirement; it should be combined with pension income and personal savings and investments. Your Social Security Statement, available at www.socialsecurity.gov.mystatement, is a great place to get an idea of what to expect during retirement. If I work after I retire, I will be penalized. Once you reach your full retirement age, there is no penalty and no limit on the amount you can earn. The earnings limit for workers who are younger than full retirement age (age 66 for people born in 1943 through 1954) is $15,120 in 2013. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $2 earned over $15,120.) The earnings limit for people turning 66 in 2013 is $40,080. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $3 earned over $40,080 until the month the worker turns age 66.) Keep in mind that if we withhold some of your benefits due to work, we will re-compute your monthly benefit amount when you reach full retirement age to account for those months that we withheld your benefit. There is no limit on earnings for workers who are full retirement age or older for the entire year. To apply for benefits or do business with Social Security, I need to go to an office. Not only is this false, but we encourage you to do business with us the most convenient and fastest way: at www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp GET ALL THE LOCAL NEWS FROM BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Marriage Licenses Kelly Wayne Hawkins and Stacey Marie Fish, Nashville. Benjamin Zerah Hammon, Delton and Amber Renee Dekker, Battle Creek. Bruce Ryan Garber, Hastings and Crystal Marie Svenson, Hastings. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 24 — So Many Books Book Club discusses Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben, 1 to 2 p.m.; Movie Memories enjoys “A Face in the Crowd” starring Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 — preschool story time says “Let’s Count,” 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 — toddler story time listens to stories about pigs, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. PUBLIC NOTICE WirelessCo, L.P. dba Sprint is proposing to modify wireless telecommunications antennas on the elevated water tank located at 107 W. Blair St., Hastings, Barry Co, MI. Modifications will consist of removing 6 antennas and adding 3 new antennas mounted at a centerline height of approximately 135ft above grade on the 148ft water tank. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 61126343-JD c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Tr. S, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (203) 309-8285. 77575580 Saturday, January 26 7pm - midnight 77575725 Join us for our Sixth “Organized” Jefferson Street Pub Crawl Downtown Hastings @ County Seat Lounge • Dark Horse Brewery Tap Take Over • Live Music by BIG WILLY • Previously Pink Bikini Fashion Show at 10pm • and Fun, Fun, Fun! PUB CRAWL Establishments: County Seat Lounge, Fall Creek, Olde Towne Tavern, and Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro Walk, run or crawl to each Pub Crawl Establishment and enjoy special promotions and entertainment. Please enjoy our Pub Crawl responsibly! FREE Soft drinks for all designated drivers NOTE: Help us speed up our service to you... use cash. Bank card transactions slow us down. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director For more information: www.countyseatlounge.com and find us on facebook 77575731 128 South Jefferson Street Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 77575727 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net R E W A R D TO LOVE A BLACK DOG: 1 year old female Black Lab, short hair. TO LOVE A JACK RUSSELL: 1 year old brown and white male with one testicle. They are missing from 4359 Swift Rd., Nashville, Michigan. Jan. 7th and Jan. 9th. If only you could realize how much a 70 year old Handicapped man and a young Granddaughter love these animals. Thank You John A. Anderson Sr. ~ REWARD ~ HELLO! The photos are of the 3 dogs that were taken from my home Jan. 7th-11th. What I don’t understand is why someone would steal pet animals. Also how someone’s pets can so easily be sold or given to some other family. This society is sorry. I LOVE my animals, taking these dogs is like kidnapping 3 children! I am offering a $500 reward for each dog that is missing, or for information that could lead to their return. That is $1,500 no questions asked. Please help me bring my loved dogs home. Thank you! (517) 852-9162 or (269) 838-5025 77575718 R E W A R D �Page 8 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Michigan holiday shopping shows mixed results Michigan retail sales fell off sharply in December, but most retailers still reported sales increases for the entire holiday shopping season, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Fifty-four percent of retailers reported better holiday sales than last year, while 30 percent reported declines. Overall, sales at individual Michigan stores and websites were up an average of 2.9 percent, according to the monthly survey of MRA member businesses. However, December’s sales index number fell to 46.6 from 60.2 in November. “It’s fair to call the results ‘mixed,’” said MRA President and CEO James P. Hallan. “December was a disappointment for many Michigan retailers, and it took strong sales in October and November to offset that end-ofyear dip.” “It’s hard to pinpoint the exact reason. But the unemployment rate was stuck at 8.9 percent in December. And perhaps shoppers became cautious over the inaction in Washington prior to Christmas to resolve the fiscal cliff issue and prevent significant tax increases.” The December Michigan Retail Index found that 36 percent of retailers increased sales over the same month last year, while 46 percent recorded declines and 18 percent saw no change. The results create a seasonally adjusted performance index of 46.6, down from 60.2 in November. A year ago December it was 59.1. The index gauges the performance of the state’s overall retail industry, based on monthly surveys conducted by MRA and the Federal Reserve. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity; the higher the number, the stronger the activity. Looking forward, 40 percent of retailers expect sales in January through March to increase over the same period last year, while 22 percent project a decrease and 38 percent anticipate no change. Barry County LOCAL Rural Task Force A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 am for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the planning and allocation of rural Federal Aid funds, for rural Federal Aid routes in Barry County and transit systems for FY 2013 - 2017. The meeting will be held in the Barry County Road Commission at the following location: 1725 W M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) distributes Federal Aid money to local agencies. A Local Rural Task Force for roads within the county, cities, and villages prioritizes projects. Roads eligible should be listed as a minor collector or higher and outside the urban area boundary. The Local Rural Task Force is made up of representatives of Barry County townships, cities, villages and mass transit providers. In addition to road and bridge projects, projects involving mass transportation and non-motorized transportation may be considered. Questions regarding this meeting can be directed to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, at (269) 343-0766 or through e-mail at info@katsmpo.org. Additional information for this meeting can be found at www.KATSmpo.org under Region 3. 77575502 Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Help your children avoid student debt burden It’s not so easy being a college kid these days. The job market for recent graduates has been shaky while, at the same time, students are leaving school with more debt than ever before. If you have children who will someday be attending college, should you be worried? You might indeed have cause for concern. Americans now owe more on student loans than on credit cards, according to the Federal Bank of New York, the U.S. Department of Education and other sources. For the college class of 2011, the most recent year for which figures are available, the average student loan debt was about $26,500, according to the Institute for College Access and Success’s Project on Student Debt. This type of debt load, coupled with the struggles to find a well-paying job commensurate with their education, is causing many recent graduates to get off on the wrong foot in terms of developing savings and investment strategies that could help them throughout their lives. So, what can you do? If you want to help your kids pay for college, you may want to consider a 529 plan. When you invest in a 529 plan, all withdrawals will be free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for qualified college expenses. (However, non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to ordinary income tax plus a 10% penalty on the earnings portion.) Contribution limits are high, and, contributions may be eligible for a tax deduction or credit for residents in certain states. A 529 plan, while valuable, is not the only college savings vehicle available. You may also want to consider a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which, like a 529 plan, can generate tax-free earnings if the money is used for higher education expenses. However, a Coverdell account’s contribution limits are much lower than those of a 529 plan. You could also establish a custodial account, known as an UGMA or UTMA, which offers some tax benefits and no contribution limits. Nonetheless, while these vehicles may help you save and invest for college, they may also divert resources that you might have used for other financial goals — such as a comfortable retirement. Of course, it’s not an “either-or” situation — there’s nothing stopping you from contributing to a 529 plan, Coverdell account or custodial account along with your 401(k) and IRA. Clearly, though, it will take discipline and perseverance on your part to save and invest for both your children’s education and your own retirement. Like everyone else, you don’t have unlimited resources. But you do have another ally — time. The earlier you begin investing for education and retirement, the greater your chances of achieving your goals in these areas. And by understanding how your goals interact, you can work to make sure you don't inadvertently derail one when saving for another. Avoiding the student loan “debt trap” while still making progress toward your retirement savings will require creative thinking — and both you and your children may have to make some sacrifices along the way. But the ultimate goals — a college degree that isn’t one big IOU and a comfortable retirement — are worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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The Board of Directors of the Hastings High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations until April 15, for the 2013 Hastings High School Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday, June 1, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Nominations must be in printed form and should contain biographical information and PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING reasons why the individual is being nominated. Reasons can include accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organization memberships, personal character, and other helpful information. The nominee can be residing anywhere, not necessarily Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. The alumni board would like to continue to consider previously submitted nominations, as well as new nominations. The Board is asking anyone who has submitted nominations in the past to re-submit with up-to-date information for the board’s consideration. Nomination letters should be sent to David Logan, president, Hastings High School Alumni Association, 1096 Cook Road, Hastings, MI, 49058 or email him at david_b_logan@wowway.com. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad in the Hastings Banner! TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Subsection f of Section 6.6.C.19 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to liability insurance requirements for land gas recovery processing facilities. 2. The proposed amendment of Subsection 10 of Section 6.6.C.18.j of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to liability insurance requirements for sanitary landfills. 3. The proposed amendment of Subsection 1 of Section 6.12-2.G.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to liability insurance requirements for earth removal, quarrying, gravel processing, mining and related commercial mineral extraction businesses. 4. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance entitled “DEFINITIONS” so as to add definitions of “Fixture”, “Footcandle” and “Outdoor Lighting”. 5. The proposed amendment of Article 4 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new Section 4.42 regulating outdoor lighting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of public hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. S A LT S A L E SALT Cash & Carry FRIDAY, JAN. 25TH • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, JAN. 26TH • 9 AM-12 NOON 50-lb. Commercial Grade Pellet $ 49 SALT ..... 40-lb Rustbuster $ 64 Cube ........... 5 5 Tax High Purity Water Softener Salt All interested parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Ted DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 Tax 1-800-852-3098 269-945-5102 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings OPEN DAILY 8-5; SAT. 9-12 Denker Family Owned & Operated ~ Rick Denker, Owner 07620151 77575599 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 9 Growth of Hastings Post Office reflected civic advancement A sign of civic progress – A far cry from the pigeon-hole desk of Willard Hayes is this attractive post office building completed in 1926 to handle the rapid increase in mail volume here. This federal building was erected on the site of the Nathan Barlow residence, one of the fine early homes of Hastings. The first school house here was located immediately east of this building. The following column was printed in the May 1956 Centennial Banner. ***** An old-fashioned “pigeon hole” desk was the first post office in Hastings. It belonged to Willard Hayes, who was appointed postmaster by President Martin Van Buren in 1839 and served for the following eight years. Even though the desk was located in the neat, new home recently occupied by Hayes and his charming bride, the former Ann McClellan, the press of customers interfered with the serenity of their married life. Receipts rather low Business was not brisk. Even at the rate of 25 cents per letter, receipts for the first three months were less than $1. The Hayes’ home referred to above, was located on the site of the present Ben Franklin store at 102 W. State St. [Second Hand Corners store in 2013] and was the first frame structure in Hastings. At first, the mails were brought here weekly from Coldwater by Daniel McClellan, who rode the forest trails on horseback. Later, a pick-up point was established in Battle Creek, and Herman Knappen, later a postmaster here, was mentioned as the post rider. With the establishment of a stage route from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids via Hastings in 1846, the little community here began to receive mail daily. Used Gull Corners office Prior to the establishment of a post office here in 1839, people had to ride to Gull Corners (Richland) 35 miles distant to send or receive their mail. The Hastings Post Office grew to secondclass status shortly before the turn of the century and became a first-class office in 1926. This reflected the progress of industrial development here and the rapid increase in business of the Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance company[now Hastings Mutual Insurance Company]. Until the spring of 1925, the post offices were located in quarters selected by the postmaster. On May 15 of that year, the government completed and opened for occupancy a modern, brick federal building costing $80,000, and located on the site of the former Nathan Barlow residence east across Church Street from the courthouse. Postmasters succeeding Hayes have been W.S. Jennings, Henry A. Goodyear, Herman I. Knappen, Nathan Barlow, Robert J. Grant, J.W. Stebbins, Dr. John Roberts, John M. Nevins, William H. Powers, John H. Dennis, Philo A. Sheldon, Edward Powers, William R. Cook, John C. Ketcham, John J. Dawson, William L. Shulters, William J. Field, Lorenzo F. Maus, Roy G. Hubbard and Charles H. Hinman. Rural delivery begins Rural free delivery service started here July 1, 1901. An item in the Banner of June 6, 1901, stated: “Word has been received from Washington that the two rural free mail routes from this city will start Monday, July 1. The route through Rutland will be known as No. 1 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BARRY CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all the residents of Barry Conservation District (all residents of Barry County), notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March, 2013, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Barry Conservation District, 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings, MI, an annual meeting and directors’ election will be held. On the 28th day of January, 2013, being forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the annual meeting, absentee ballots are available for voting in this election by writing or calling the Barry Conservation District Office, located at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (the Secretary of State Building), phone (269)948-8056 ext. 3, during regular business hours of the District which are between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All absentee ballots must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on the 13th day of March, 2013. Residents are individuals of legal age who can demonstrate residency in the Conservation District via one (1) piece of identification. Notice is also hereby given that in this election, two board seats, each with a term of four (4) years, will be filled. Candidates eligible for election by the completion and filing of a nominating petition are as follows: Dean Bass Mark Bishop David Replogle Mail delivery in 1900 was still by horse and buggy, or in this case, sleigh. The U.S. Post Office in Hastings, built in 1926, served as the home of the Hastings Public Library, from the mid-1960s until 2007. The building is now in the hands of the county, making it a building that has been owned by three different governments – federal, city and county. of mail from Coldwater. ***** It had to happen It finally has happened! Supt. of the Mails Tom Myers reports that finally, after six months, one of the ball point pens has been stolen from the lobby of the Hastings post office. The deed was done on Washington’s birthday. The post office was closed Friday, but the lobby was open. Whoever took the pen broke the chain and took off. If he or she looks closely at the writing implement, it will be noticed that the fine could be $500 and/or a year in jail. Ball point pens replaced the “ancient” pens at the post office last Sept. 11. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the Prairieville Township PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12-1 has been filed in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk for public examination. The special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $227,135. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the LGI (Large Group Instruction) Auditorium at Delton-Kellogg High School at 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, within the Township, on February 4, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. The Agenda for the Annual Meeting is as follows: 6:00 - Reception 6:30 – Call to Order - Election Open - Public Comment on Annual Report 7:00 – Election closed 7:00 – Resource Needs Assessment public hearing 7:45 – Directors Comments 8:00 - Adjournment Dan Kingma, Chair of the Board of Directors Barry Conservation District and the one to North Irving as Route No. 2.” Although the service started on schedule, the Banner of July 4 cautioned that: “It will take some time to get the work systematized and perfected, but there is no question but what these routes will be more appreciated by those living along the lines the longer they are in operation. “Grant Hendershott, the carrier on No. 2 has a new covered mail wagon (horse drawn in those days, of course), made especially for rural free mail delivery work, and doubtless John Curtis, carrier on No. 1, will likewise be equipped before long. “Those who live along the route traversed by Mr. Curtis, should have their mail addressed to ‘Hastings R.R. No. 1’ and those living along Mr. Hendershott’s route should have their mail addressed to ‘Hastings R.R. No. 2.’ The carriers leave this city about 8:30 a.m., or as soon as the morning mail is distributed as possible.” Despite this new service, all was not sweetness and light. Misunderstandings arose over the types of mail boxes acceptable. Always independent and outspoken, many of the people along the routes apparently resented being told what they could and could not use. Several of the hotter heads became so incensed that they threatened “action.” Good sense prevailed, however, and rural mail patrons began to applaud the service. Service is expanded Four years later, the rural free delivery service had been expanded to take in the entire county. One of the largest expansions came Monday, May 15, 1905, when 12 new rural carriers took over – three of them for new routes out of Hastings – increasing the total to nine. The nine rural carriers operating out of Hastings with this addition were: John Curtis, Route 1; Burdette Lichty, Route 2; D.R. Foster, Route 3; Charles Gaskill, Route 4; Edward Birdsall, Route 5; George Clarey, Route 6; Charles Bachellor, Route 7; Ralph Skidmore, Route 8; and John Shriber, Route 9. Others who began operating on that same day were: Assyria, Chas. D. Serven; Cloverdale, Fred O. Replogle and Claude D. Mosher; Coats Grove, Claude E. Wood; Cressey, Frances L. Miller; Dowling, Edward Cassiday; Irving, Allan E. Matthews; Shultz, Henry A. Zerbel; and Woodland, Otto G. Townsend. Routes are adjusted With the coming of automobiles and good roads, rural carriers became “motorized” and soon could cover more territory in less time than with the old mail wagons. Consequently there have been gradual adjustments in routes, including consolidations. For example, five routes out of Hastings now cover more farm homes than formerly was possible with nine. Mail service here has advanced in an amazing manner since the time when Dan McClelland first rode horseback over backwoods trails to bring the weekly small pouch Ted DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 77575425 77575742 �Page 10 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE , a single woman, Mortgagors, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in Liber instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, page on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One hundred sixty thousand seven hundred sixty five dollars and 60/100 ($160,765.60), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 77575247 CHASE FARM Mcintyre (01-03)(01-24) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE—Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Calvin T. VandenBosch and Sarah R. VandenBosch, husband and wife, of 1734 Manitou Lane, Middleville, Michigan 49333, now residing at 2023 133rd Avenue, Hopkins, Michigan 49328 (“Mortgagor”), to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, a Michigan corporation, of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, on September 8, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169719, which Mortgage was assigned to and is now owned by CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corporation (“Mortgagee”), of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 13, 2011, and recorded on October 21, 2011, with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, in Instrument No. 201110210009877 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Sixty-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($119,064.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 1 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 150 feet of Lots 1 & 2, Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55. Subject to and together with Sanitary Sewer Easement. PPN: 08-16-118-001-30 Commonly known as 1755 Briggs, Middleville, Michigan 49333. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The Mortgage also includes other property located in Hopkins Township, Allegan County, Michigan, which is being foreclosed on contemporaneously with this property. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 4, 2013 ChoiceOne Bank Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, (616) 608-1107, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC, 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77575343 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Maria Nichols and John Nichols, Husband and Wife and James Eldridge, An Unmarried Man, as Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2007, and recorded on December 4, 2007 in instrument 20071204-0004848, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six and 93/100 Dollars ($100,336.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and 10 and the East 1/2 of Lot 9, all of Block 65 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, also: the North 8 rods of Lot 1, Block 64, being a piece of land 8 rods North and South by 4 rods East and West of said Lot 1, Block 64, all of the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 27, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418360F01 (01-17)(02-07) 77575516 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gustav Mathison and Nola Mathison, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Homefield Financial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 25, 2004 in instrument 1136113, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($227,772.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 27 of Cedar Pointe Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51, being a part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, also parcels of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: the South 1/2 of the following described premises beginning at a point 63 rods 13/4 feet North of Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, running thence East 4 rods; thence North 3 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 3 rods to Place of Beginning of said Section 12; also beginning at point on West line of said Section 12 which lies 1055 feet North and North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 82.5 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 12; thence due North 44 feet; thence due East 183.50 feet; thence due South 44 feet; thence due West 183.50 feet to Point of Beginning, except the West 16.50 feet of above description for road purposes, also beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 12 which lies 1059.25 feet North of the Northwest 1/4 post in said Section 12, thence due North 15 feet, thence North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 65 feet, thence due South 15 feet, thence South 87 Degrees 51 Minutes West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418299F01 77575608 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela M. Huyck, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 27, 2004 in instrument 1139144, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($85,588.95). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 77 of J. R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #172871F03 77575413 (01-17)(02-07) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TODD W. CROSS and KATHY L. CROSS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2007, and recorded on December 3, 2007, in Document No. 200712030004808, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($56,545.38), including interest at 3.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT 46 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 139 FEET, THENCE EAST 200 FEET, THEN SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FMCO.000012 CONV 77575252 (01-03)(01-24) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay E. Brush, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded on December 6, 2007 in instrument 200712060004927, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and 49/100 Dollars ($109,446.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 827.5 feet South and 409 feet East of the West 1/4 post of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 203 feet; thence North 211.5 feet; thence West 203 feet; thence South 211.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416910F01 77575614 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. West, a married man and Monica M. West, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to Commonwealth United Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2005, and recorded on March 4, 2005 in instrument 1142240, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 66/100 Dollars ($88,815.66). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 20; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds West on the West Section line 337.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 10 seconds East 532.02 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds East parallel to the West Section line 337.39 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 29 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 line 532.02 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418403F01 77575711 (01-24)(02-14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David C. Culp, Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1151295, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 11, 2007 and recorded February 26, 2007 by Document Number: 1176815, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 37/100 ($75,791.37) including interest at the rate of 2.02000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 12OMI00111-2 (0117)(02-07) (77575527) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY G. CROSARIOL and DEBORAH A. CROSARIOL, HUSBAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2004 and recorded February 23, 2005 in Document No. 1141843, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($183,676.72) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. in Barry County, Michigan at 01:00 PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 885.90 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 406.50 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF STONEY POINT DRIVE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 25.73 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST, 109.78 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 504.24 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF THE SHORE OF CROOKED LAKE; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, 183.08 FEET ALONG SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 375.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING INCLUDING ALL LAND LYING BETWEEN SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF CROOKED LAKE AS DETERMINED BY THE EXTENSION OF THE SIDE LINES, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHERLY 24.75 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 GMAC.000699 (01-10)(01-31) NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 22, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77575596 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 11 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JAMES T SIMINGTON SHAWNA A SIMINGTON, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of Ann Arbor, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of October, 2009 in Liber Instrument No. 200910220010393 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty one thousand seven hundred seventy seven dollars and 47/100 ($51,777.47), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THE SOUTH 400 FEET OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 26 RODS OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 13, WHICH LIES 1220 FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13, THENCE DUE SOUTH 812 FEET, THENCE WEST 429 FEET, THENCE DUE NORTH 812 FEET, THENCE DUE EAST 429 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/3/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 CHASE FARM GNMA Simington (01-03)(01-24) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on February 23, 2004, by John D. Liabenow and Connie R. Liabenow, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 1, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1122980, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 11, 2011, recorded on October 13, 2011, in Instrument Number 201110130009605, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Eight and 34/100 Dollars ($129,978.34); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 526.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 253.00 feet along said North line; thence South 01 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds West 579.99 feet parallel with the East line of the West half of the Northwest quarter of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West 253.43 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 580.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 13 to the point of beginning. Subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known address: 4118 Jordan Rd., Freeport, Michigan 49325 Tax Parcel Number: 0804-013-225-150-01 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: January 9, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (01-17)(02-07) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Kingsbury and Diane Jarman NKA Diane Kingsbury, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2007 and recorded July 11, 2007 in Instrument Number 1182832, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One and 90/100 Dollars ($85,671.90) including interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 21, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan:Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant West 220.0 feet from the intersection thereof with the West line of Scott's Drive; thence North 198.0 feet; thence West 220.0 feet; thence 396.0 feet; thence East 440 feet to said West line of Scott's Drive, thence along the Westerly boundary of Scott's Hillside park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 101, the following 5 courses; North 417.0; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 107.87 feet; thence South 32 degrees 00' West 122.70 feet; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 100.0 feet; thence North 206.69 feet to the end of said plat; thence South 80 degrees 40' 12" West 404.55 feet along an intermediate traverse line near the Southerly shore of Lake 21, thence South 1048.20 feet; thence West 32.0 feet; thence South 110.0 feet to the South line of Section 21; thence East 452.5 feet to the place of beginning. Together with land lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters edge of Lake 21, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Travis Kingsbury, a single man and Diane Jarman, a single woman, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship by deed dated 7-14-06 and recorded 7-25-06 in 1167681, in the Office of the Recorded of Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Donadl K. Smith and Rita F. Smith, husband and wife by deed dated 7-26-99 and recorded 8-4-99 in Document Number 1033443, in the Office of the recorder of Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 24, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511995 (01-24)(02-14) 77575737 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ANTHONY FALVO and ANGELA FALVO, Mortgagors, to "MERS" Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp, Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of August, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 10th day of September, 2007 in Instrument 20070910-0008994 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of one hundred fifty thousand one hundred twenty six dollars and 13/100 ($150126.13), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Praireville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST OF SECTION 16, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT OF 629.9 FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE SOUTH 360.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 THENCE WEST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE NORTH 350.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1⁄4 THENCE EAST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Mortgage FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 boa fha falvo (0117)(02-07) 77575544 77575511 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated April 13, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 23, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 1179601 and a mortgage made on September 25, 2007, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on October 2, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20071002-0002673, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 23, 2012, Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and 42/100 Dollars ($229,487.42) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate of 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: LOT 801 AND THE WEST 14 FEET OF LOT 802 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 305 S. Church St., Hastings, MI 49058. Tax ID# 08-55-201-243-00. The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGE: Union Bank Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue 77574159 Lansing, MI 48908-0857 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES K. and JOANN P. MILLER, NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF CHARLES K. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 and JOANN P. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Michigan banking corporation, of 241 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, dated April 19, 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 15, 2002, as Instrument No. 1080579 (the "Mortgage"). First Financial Bank, N.A., a national association, of 300 High Street, PO Box 476, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-0476, was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, which was the successor by consolidation to National Bank of Hastings, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank ("Mortgagee") as evidenced of record by an assignment of mortgage dated September 21, 2012, recorded October 1, 2012, as Instrument No, 2012005185, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three and 85/100 Dollars ($105,383.85). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 7th day of February, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 22 of Elmwood Beach; thence Easterly on continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the Easterly side of Mile Road for place of beginning; thence Easterly on the continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the water's edge of Gun Lake; thence Northerly, Northwesterly and Westerly along Gun Lake to Mile Road; thence Southerly along Mile Road to the beginning, excepting therefrom: the South 40 feet of said parcel. Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 3443 Elmwood Beach Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 P.P. #06-16-070-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77575348 8836328-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Jerry L. Bracy and Jodi Bracy, formally husband and wife, of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated August 4, 2005 and recorded on August 10, 2005 in Instrument No. 1150856 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 9, 2012, and recorded on November 19, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012007342 and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($87,940.62), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 6.500%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. P.P. # 08-01-012-001-00 which has an address of 10757 Cox Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: December 20, 2012 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa, N.W., Ste. 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77573496 (616) 458-1315 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina Commans, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Shoreline Mortgage, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 8, 2006 and recorded November 16, 2006 in Instrument Number 1172825, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five and 75/100 Dollars ($109,845.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 14, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Real property in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows:Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; and running thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East along the South line of said Section 1817.89 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds East 627.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East 350.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 350.00 feet to beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 550.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 17.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East. 266.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 715.49 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 33.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 731.76 feet; thence North 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West. 249.47 feet; thence South 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds West, 157.94 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West, 636.47 feet to the place of beginning.Home is (new/used) used, year built is 1997, Manufacturer's Name is Fleetwood Homes, model name/model number is 4523L, manufacturer serial number is INFLV55A/B 03428LC13, length and width is 28*52, which, by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-512598 (01-17)(02-07) 77575549 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lisa L. Blocher, a single woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007 and recorded August 21, 2007 in Instrument # 200708210001118 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated May 24, 2012 and recorded June 4, 2012 in Instrument # 2012000777 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eight Dollars and FiftyFour Cents ($64,108.54) including interest 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Hardendorf Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, except: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said lot; thence East 3 feet; thence North 70 feet; thence East 8 feet; thence North 35 feet; thence West 11 feet; thence South 105 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 227 W Muriel St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/10/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77575403 No: 12-73801 (01-10)(01-31) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Frank and Abigail B. Frank, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Lend America, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2009, and recorded on August 26, 2009 in instrument 200908260008726, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LoanCare, a division of FNF Servicing, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($98,479.88). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 695.99 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4, to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 370.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 269.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 81.56 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 15 degrees 34 minutes 38 seconds East 80.56 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 292.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East 247.75 feet, to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities as described below. Description of a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Utilities: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 1318.97 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 464.30 feet, along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the point of beginning, and the centerline of said 56 foot wide strip of land; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 24.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 141.58 feet, along a 150.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 45 minutes 38 seconds East 135.38 feet; thence South 54 degrees 24 minutes 49 seconds East 111.13 feet; thence Southerly 143.31 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 23 minutes 53 seconds East 138.05 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 404.65 feet, to reference point A and the point of ending of said 66 foot wide strip of land, also subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over a 60.0 foot radius turnaround, the radius point of which is the aforesaid reference point A. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #357226F03 77575353 (01-10)(01-31) �Page 12 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Krista M. Kennedy and Jason L. Kennedy, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2009, and recorded on June 24, 2009 in instrument 200906240006576, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Eighty-Three and 74/100 Dollars ($193,083.74). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30, Misty Ridge No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 49 of plats, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417921F01 77575362 (01-10)(01-31) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William B. Hubbell and Amy Hubbell, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 6, 2003 and recorded August 12, 2003 in Instrument # 1110674 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, by assignment dated June 1, 2012 and recorded June 18, 2012 in Instrument # 2012-001306 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Eighty-Two Cents ($73,408.82) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 83, subject to an easement for driveway purposes in the Northwest corner of said Lot 3, being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feet East and West on Lot line and 36 feet North and South on Lot line with a diagonal line joining the East and South extremities thereof. Commonly known as 90 Mary Lou Drive, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-73695 (01-17)(02-07) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L. Jackson and Christina E-Joy Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 11, 2003, and recorded on November 18, 2003 in instrument 1117839, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 70/100 Dollars ($51,251.70). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Scott Park, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 68 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417915F01 77575384 (01-10)(01-31) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LARRY ELSON and VIRGINIA ELSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 2006, and recorded on June 28, 2006, in Document No. 1166566, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and No Cents ($109,249.00), including interest at 2.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 1452 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 300 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 1452 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002536 FNMA (01-03)(01-24) 77575236 77575572 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 9, 2013 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Hanshaw, Flint Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Agreed to retain Craig Rolfe as Attorney of Record. Agreed to retain Prein & Newhof as Engineer of Record. Motion was made to complete the Agreement between the Township and Hastings Lodging LLC approving project plans and costs and creating and confirming the special assessment roll for the hotel property only. Adopted Resolution #2013-162, to create the special assessment district and roll with Hastings Lodging LLC. Meeting Adjourned at 8:12p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77575577 www.rutlandtownship.org IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Roberts and Carrie Roberts, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2009 and recorded June 22, 2009 in Instrument Number 200906220006522, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($80,938.95) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described real estate located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan:Lot 8, Block 62, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511546 77575389 (01-10)(01-31) NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 11-602CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 4th day of December, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Bank, USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-PA2 was the Plaintiff and Brad Pullen was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $260,235.30, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 7.000% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 7th of March, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The East 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Also, the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except the East 330 feet thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 080101601910 More commonly known as: 7180 Cox Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 483342525 T# 353489L02 (01-17)(02-21) 77575565 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board (4 positions: 2 representing Natural Resource Conservation, and 2 representing Agricultural Interest) Community Mental Health Authority Board (6 positions, 1 must be a primary consumer and 1 must be a secondary consumer; 2 of the 6 positions are partial terms) Parks and Recreation Board (1 position, Citizen at Large) Planning Commission (2 positions) Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (1 position, Member at Large) This position requires completion of a special application form. Please contact the County Administrator’s Office to request a copy, at 269-945-1284. Solid Waste Oversight Committee (1 position, general public) Tax Allocation Board (1 position, general public) Zoning Board of Appeals (1 position) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77575561 Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board Meeting January 14, 2013 5 Board members present 8 guests Regular meeting opened at 7pm Approved: Agenda Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Long Lake 2013 Aquatic Nuisance Treatment program Board of Review Alternate member Audit engagement Consent agenda Adjourned 7:39 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77575605 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven J Vander Kam and Jeanine L Vander Kam husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fidelity Bank, Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2003, and recorded on March 19, 2003 in instrument 1100433, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 91/100 Dollars ($112,910.91). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 200.00 feet of the North 605.00 feet of the West 300.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the Southeast 1/4, Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; together with an easement for ingress and egress over the West 33.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the North 405.00 feet of said Southeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #298942F03 77575706 (01-24)(02-14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Wesley Coenen and Brenda Coenen, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006 and recorded April 25, 2006 in Instrument # 1163601 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated January 23, 2012 and recorded January 30, 2012 in Instrument # 201201300001030 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Fifty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Seven Cents ($108,052.37) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, excepting therefrom the West 235 feet thereof. Parcel B: The West 235 feet of the Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 1651 Coburn Rd, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/24/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-74649 (01-24)(02-14) 77575749 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Laverne J. Voogt (“Decedent”). Date of Decedent’s Birth: June 20, 1927. Name of Trust: Edwin G. Voogt and Laverne J. Voogt Revocable Trust dated October 21, 2005. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, Laverne Voogt, who lied at 690 West Main Street, Middleville, Michigan 49333, died December 13, 2012. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that all claims against Decedent’s trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to Trustee Calvin Voogt of 4200 104th Street, S.W., Byron Center, Michigan 49315 within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: January 11, 2013 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) WESSELING & BRACKMANN P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 Calvin Voogt 4200 104th Street, S.W. Byron Center, Michigan 49315 77575704 (616) 878-3934 NOTICE TO BORROWER PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a The undersigned is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. TO: Kelly Veenstra 345 Edgewood Drive Middleville, MI 49333 Joshua Veenstra 345 Edgewood Drive Middleville, MI 49333 Property Address: 345 Edgewood Drive Middleville, MI 49333 ou have the right to request a meeting with your Mortgage Holder, Lake Michigan Credit Union. The person to contact that has authority to make an agreement with you for mortgage loan modification is Joseph Woodhams (616) 234-6342, who may also be contacted at P.O. Box 2848, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-2848, email Joseph.Woodhams@lmcu.org. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) website (www.michigan.gov/mshda) or by calling MSHDA at (517) 373-8370, TTY # 1-800382-4568. If you request a meeting with the Designated Person, foreclosure will not start until ninety (90) days after the date notice is mailed to you. If you and the Designated Person reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number for the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. If you and the Designated Person have previously agreed to modify the mortgage loan under MCL 600.3205b, these provisions do not apply unless you have complied with terms of the mortgage loan, as modified, for one (1) year after the date of such modification. Dated: January 21, 2013 Lake Michigan Credit Union MORTGAGE HOLDER THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Charles J. Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgage Holder 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77575716 (616) 235-3100 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE – DEFAULT HAS BEEN MADE IN THE CONDITIONS OF A CERTAIN MORTGAGE MADE BY: KARA ECHTINAW, A SINGLE WOMAN TO MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, MORTGAGEE, DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2005 AND RECORDED APRIL 5, 2005 IN INSTRUMENT # 1144371 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, MICHIGAN. SAID MORTGAGE WAS ASSIGNED TO: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, BY ASSIGNMENT DATED MAY 22, 2012 AND RECORDED JUNE 4, 2012 IN INSTRUMENT # 2012-000779 ON WHICH MORTGAGE THERE IS CLAIMED TO BE DUE AT THE DATE HEREOF THE SUM OF SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FORTY-FOUR CENTS ($61,859.44) INCLUDING INTEREST 6.625% PER ANNUM. UNDER THE POWER OF SALE CONTAINED IN SAID MORTGAGE AND THE STATUTE IN SUCH CASE MADE AND PROVIDED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SAID MORTGAGE WILL BE FORECLOSED BY A SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES, OR SOME PART OF THEM, AT PUBLIC VENUE, CIRCUIT COURT OF BARRY COUNTY AT 1:00PM ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 SAID PREMISES ARE SITUATED IN VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ARE DESCRIBED AS: LOT 5, BLOCK 3 THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 129 OAK STREET, FREEPORT MI 49325 THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, UNLESS DETERMINED ABANDONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCL 600.3241 OR MCL 600.3241A, IN WHICH CASE THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, OR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE NOTICE REQUIRED BY MCL 600.3241A(C), WHICHEVER IS LATER; OR UNLESS MCL 600.3240(17) APPLIES. IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AT FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER CHAPTER 32 OF THE REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961, UNDER MCL 600.3278, THE BORROWER WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO THE PERSON WHO BUYS THE PROPERTY AT THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE OR TO THE MORTGAGE HOLDER FOR DAMAGING THE PROPERTY DURING THE REDEMPTION PERIOD. DATED: 1/24/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE ATTORNEYS: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 811 SOUTH BLVD. SUITE 100 ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307 (248) 844 5123 OUR FILE NO 12 74705 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 13 Nashville council votes to make parks tobacco-free by Shari Carney Staff Writer A tobacco-free environment in public parks in Nashville will be the norm thanks to action taken by the Nashville Village Council at its regular meeting Jan. 10. The tobacco-free parks policy, adopted by unanimous decision, is an attempt to limit Tepper appears in court on animal cruelty charges Marci Tepper, the Middleville woman whose home was found in October to have dog feces on the floors and bags of dead dogs on the property, appeared in Barry County District Court Jan. 22 to face misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Judge Michael Schipper informed Tepper, who had been a member of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board and a special deputy advisory to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, that the charge brough against had a maximum penalty of one year in jail, a $2,000 fine, and community service. Assistant Prosecutor Chris Ellsworth told the court Tepper had requested a courtappointed defense attorney and that it was possible the prosecution would be asking for jail time. Schipper ruled that Tepper qualified for the governmental defense attorny service and appointed Kristen Hoel to represent Tepper. When deputies arrived at Tepper’s former Finkbeiner Road residence Oct. 13, 2012, deputies reported finding a dead, rotting dog in the garage. Five live goats also were found on the property. Deputies reported no one appeared to be living on the property. Animal Control again went to the residence Nov. 16, 2012, in reference to a bag containing the body of a dead dog. Eleven bags containing animals in various states of decay were reportedly collected at this time. After taking possession of the home he bought in a foreclosure auction, the new home owner deemed the residence unfit to renovate due to the interior damage and inches of dog feces on the floors. The home was burned last week as part of a training exercise for firefighters. Tepper is scheduled to again appear in Barry County District Court Feb. 12 for a pretrial hearing. POLICE BEAT BEA Purse goes missing at restaurant Hastings Police were notified Jan. 14 of the larceny of a purse from a local restaurant. Officers were told by the purse’s owner that the purse was accidentally left Jan. 12 around 9:30 p.m. The owner said when she realized what had happened she called the restaurant and was told the purse would be kept until the next day. When she arrived to pick up her purse, it could not be located. Police were called and the investigation is ongoing. Kiddie meal turns into arrest Hastings Police stopped a vehicle Jan. 16 on East Madison Street near South Hanover Street for driving with defective equipment. The driver told officers he was aware of the defective equipment and that he also did not have a valid driver’s license. He told police he was simply running to the store to buy some food for his child’s lunch. Police confirmed the drivers license was indeed suspended. A valid warrant from Battle Creek was also discovered for failing to appear on a previous driving-while- license-suspended charge. The driver was placed under arrest for the warrant and police are also seeking a warrant for driving-while-license-suspended second or subsequent offense. Northman chased through snow Hastings Police responded Jan. 21 to Kmart and were advised that store security were in a foot pursuit with the suspect. Police located store security outside of the store and were given a description of the suspect and the direction in which he fled. Officers followed the suspect’s footprints in the snow and located a discarded stolen item. Police continued to track the 21-yearold Byron Center man behind the shopping plaza and to the front door of Family Fare. Hastings Officers entered the grocery store and observed a man, matching the description of the suspect, walking towards the back of the store. A customer informed police the man entered the stock area of the store. They found the suspect hiding in a trailer full of store merchandise, behind several boxes. The suspect initially denied stealing anything from Kmart, but was arrested for retail fraud. Driver hits ice and fails to report Deputies received a report Jan. 11 that a mini-van was off the road and into the trees near 108th and Humphrey Road near Freeport. The caller also said there were several beer cans around the vehicle which he had picked up for deposit money. Enroute, deputies were updated and told the vehicle had left the scene traveling eastbound on 108th Street. Freeport Police located the vehicle and made a traffic stop. Freeport police told deputies that the man had supplied license, registration and insurance, but did not think he needed to report the accident because there was little damage. Reportedly, the man said the suspect beer cans were not his. The 48-year-old Freeport man said he hit an icy patch going around a curve and lost control. He also stated that, after driving off the road, he walked home and had returned to pick the van up. A citation for failure to report was issued and the paperwork forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Bad plates and no license is ticket-worthy A Barry County Deputy stopped a beige 2000 Chevrolet Malibu on Hutchinson Road and East Bristol Road Jan. 6 in Johnstown Township. The license plate was improperly registered. The man’s drivers license was also found to be suspended. The 41-year-old Battle Creek man was issued a citation for driving-with-license-suspended second offense. The man was not allowed to drive his car, so called an acquaintance. Strong beer not part of probation A 23-year-old Hastings man reported to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for his probation-ordered breathalyzer test Jan. 20 at 9:35 a.m. The breathalyzer registered .094 percent and thirty minutes later a second test registered .088 percent. The man told deputies he had drank beer the previous evening and did not drive himself to the Sheriff’s Dept. He was taken into custody and the report forwarded to Barry County Drug Court. Man uses special mouthwash Reporting for his probation-required breathalyzer test, a 49-year-old Middleville man walked into the Sheriff’s Dept. Jan. 14 at 6:24 a.m. The man told deputies he had not had anything to drink, but had just brushed his teeth. The breathalyzer test registered .059 percent. Reportedly, the man insisted he had nothing to drink although he had used mouthwash after brushing his teeth. The man was released and a report sent to his probation officer in Ionia County. Couple makes it a night Deputies were called to a Groat Road home near Dowling Jan. 19 for a domestic violence report. A 35-year-old Dowling woman told deputies she and her husband had been drinking all night. She said her husband got angry with her for not having sex and he threw a bottle through the bedroom window. The arguing escalated and her husband allegedly kicked two holes in the bedroom wall. She told deputies that’s when she punched her husband in the face. He then called 911. When deputies spoke with the husband, he agreed with everything his wife reported and admitted to throwing the bottle and kicking the wall. He wanted to press charges against his wife, saying he was assaulted. He had a small lump under his left eye. The woman was arrested for domestic violence and the paperwork forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor. The man was also arrested for an outstanding warrant for driving-with-license-suspended. exposure to smoke and to create an environment that supports a non-tobacco norm. The use of tobacco is restricted in village-owned parks: Putnam, Riverside and Central as well as boat-launch areas. Signage will be posted at the parks and boat launch areas. “Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event,” states Item 4, from Section 2 of the policy. The policy is effective immediately. In his general report to the council, Police Chief Jerry Schray said 23 citations were issued for 40 violations in the month of December. His department received 55 complaints. The total complaints for 2012 is 664. Eight people were arrested for operating while intoxicated in 2012, compared to 10 in 2011. Total arrests for 2012 were 127 compared to 2011 at 107. Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on four businesses in Nashville by Schray this month. All businesses were 100 percent compliant said Schray, who added no sales of alcohol were made to under-age decoys and letters were sent to the businesses congratulating them on “well-trained staff.” Scott Decker, DPW director in a written report said motion lighting and a rope at the sledding hill have been installed at Putnam Park. Hometown Lumber was thanked for donating lumber for a skating rink and for selling a liner for the rink, at cost. The rink is 50’ x 100’ and is located in Riverfront Park and will be removed in the spring. A set of bleachers has been set up at the rink. Decker reported Ayles Tree Service removed trees throughout town, in the cemetery and one at Putnam District Library. The wood will be advertised for bid. A contract for new telemetry for pump controls has been made with Perceptive Controls Inc. of Plainwell. The project should be completed within the next few weeks, said Decker. Decker said amendments have been made to S2 grants. The grants cover the planning, design and user charge systems for potential State Revolving Fund and Strategic Water Quality Initiatives fund applicants. Initially the grant was to be up to $1 million with a match of ten percent. Under the change the grant may be up to $2 million with no match. In other business the council: • Approved the payment of January bills in Michigan’s 2012 hunting season safest in five years The 2012 hunting season saw only one fatality in the 15 incidents reported to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, making it the safest season in the past five years. While there were three fewer incidents reported in 2011, there were two fatalities in that year. “We continue to emphasize the importance of the hunter orange law, knowing your target and safe firearm handling and how they all are key factors in having a safe season,” said DNR Law Enforcement Division Chief Gary Hagler. “We also continue to encourage mentors to work closely with youth hunters to teach them safe firearm handling skills. One incident this year involved a hunter under the age of 10.” The incident involving a fatality in 2012 occurred in St. Clair County Sept. 20 when a coyote hunter reportedly shot and killed another hunter in an apparent accident. No hunting incidents were reported in the Upper Peninsula in 2012, compared to three in 2011, including one fatality. A total of three hunting incidents involved minors as the shooter, with the youngest being 6 years old. The 6-year-old was unloading his firearm when it discharged and unintentionally struck his father, causing a leg wound. Following are Michigan hunting incident statistics for the past six years: 2012 — 15 incidents with one fatality. 2011 — 12 incidents with five fatalities. 2010 — 14 incidents with three fatalities. 2009 — 18 incidents with two fatalities. 2008 — 22 incidents with two fatalities. 2007 — 32 incidents with two fatalities. Hagler credits Michigan’s hunter education program with the state’s low rates of incidents over the past few years. “There is no question that hunter education saves lives and reduces injuries,” Hagler said. “It is incumbent that anyone considering hunting as a recreational pursuit completes a hunter education course with one of our highly dedicated volunteer instructors.” For more information on hunter education, visit www.michigan.gov/huntereducation. Summaries of Michigan’s hunting incident reports can be found at www.michigan.gov/conservationofficers. the amount of $63,334. • Under advisement of the village attorney has listed the village with the State of Michigan as part of a fire insurance withholding program. A portion of insurance claims due to home fires will be paid to the village and held in escrow until the structure has been repaired or replaced. • Denied a parking permit request for 223 Reed St. • Authorized quarterly payments of $6,750 to the fire board and $1,250 to transfer recycle. • Will participate in Mayor Exchange Day, within a one hour drive. In a follow up conversation with Clerk Cathy Lentz, she said this is the first time in approximately 20 years the village has participated. • Approved the appointment of Tom Taylor to the planning commission. COURT NEWS Sally Marie Baker, 46, of Middleville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Jan. 17 for domestic violence, third offense. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Baker to serve 90 days in jail, with credit for one day served. Baker must serve 24 months on probation and pay court assessments of $1,198. The balance of her jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. She must pay a minimum of $80 per month on court assessments. Probation will be discharged after 12 months, if court assessments are paid in full. Chris Edward Hayes, 39, of Hastings was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Jan. 17 for failure to stop after an accident in which a person was injured. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Hayes to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for one day served. Hayes must serve 36 months on probation and pay $1,303 in court assessments. He must participate in substance abuse testing and attend Alcoholics Anonymous three times a week. A work release was granted. Charges of operating with license suspended, revoked or denied causing serious injury and operating with license suspended, revoked or denied, second or subsequent offense, were dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Card of Thanks Estate Sale For Sale THANK YOU Dear friends from far and near! What a delight to receive your cards for my 99th birthday. Thanks for being the kind of friends that I don’t want ever to forget! God bless you! Love, Ruth Lechleitner ESTATE SALE, THURSDAY, January 31st, 9am5pm; Friday, February 1st, 9am-3pm, 906 W. Madison (corner of Cass), Hastings, MI 49058. Living Estate of Jeff and Judy VanAmen. Grandpa owned a jewelry store in Lansing in the early 1900’s. This sale is full of beautiful, exciting treasures and tons of extras for everyone. Fostoria, Chintz, many varieties of Spode china, Hutschenreuther, Royal Copenhagen, Weller, Rockwood and Copeland. A beautiful 76 piece set of Haviland Springtime china from early 1940’s. Bohemian glass, Royal Doulton and Bunnykins figurines. Lots and lots of sterling including a 95 piece set of Towle Candlelight sterling flatware. Very large Longaberger dealer’s collection includes many unusual pieces and accessories. Antique Zither, antique marble top table, many antique scrapbooks and photo albums and fountain pens. Lovely antique crocheted bed cover. Many vintage walking sticks, vintage baby items, toys and books. Lovely antique secretary, tea cart, two antique table clocks and nice old trunk. 4 piece bedroom outfit, nice office desk components and Holland House dining table and chairs and lovely china cabinet. Good quality clothing including formal ware (some vintage) and chef’s ware. Vera Bradley purses. Huge Lions club memorabilia collection and huge lion collection. Toys and dolls of all kinds. Air Hockey table, jogging stroller, many vacuums, tons and tons of records, 78’s, 331/3’s and 45’s. Tool boxes, holiday and tables of miscellaneous. Yard and garden and wonderful exercise equipment. Cross Bar XD400, Pilates Premier, Power Rider and a Comfort Cruiser. Large collection of projectors and slides. Huge collection of vintage and antique photographs. This will be a fun sale for everyone. 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Michigan Avenue in Hastings or call Roy at (269)908-6776 for an appointment. Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 �Page 14 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Exchange Club announces January Young Citizens Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for January are (from left) Mitike Slagstad, Mary DePriester, Megan Backe, Megan Morawski and James Kirchen II. They are joined by assistant principal Teresa Heide. Markus Livingston, pictured here with teacher Dan Benningfield, is the Young Citizen for January at Southeastern Elementary School. St. Rose sixth grader Shaelee MacLeod, named her school’s Young Citizen for the month of January, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Named Young Citizens for January at Star Elementary School are Alayna Vazquez and Ben Curtis, joined here by teacher Tammy Nemetz. Hannah Shaw and Tyler Kaiser are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for January. They are joined by teacher Alisa Willard. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for January are Lucas Lumbert and Abby Larabee, pictured here with teacher Michelle Benningfield. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 15 D gets it done for TK in win over LHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Kelli Graham and Crystal Smith scored the points and Dahlia Beckett and Grace Possett got the dirty work done for the Trojans. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 5-7 overall this season with a 37-34 victory over visiting Lakewood Tuesday in non-conference action. Smith led the Trojans with 13 points and Graham scored 12. Beckett had what head coach Jessee Bays called her “best all-around game of the season,” with five points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots. Possett provided great defensive pressure in the fourth quarter, and forced three turnovers in the final two minutes to help the Trojans’ seal the victory. Despite Possett’s efforts, the Vikings nearly pulled out the comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring TK 19-9 in the final eight minutes. “We came out in the second half and played with much more intensity and it got us back in the game, but we expended too much energy just getting back into it and we didn’t have enough to finish,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. The Trojans held the Vikings to six points in the first half, outscoring them 17-6. TK then pushed its lead to 28-15 heading into the fourth quarter. “We didn’t handle their pressure well in the first half,” Frost said. “We were playing at a faster pace and we did not finish well. We had some opportunities, but didn’t capitalize on them. It is hard to prepare in one day for that kind of helter skelter game, and we were never comfortable at the offensive end.” Emily Kutch led Lakewood with 18 points. Konnor Geiger and Ellie Reynolds had four each. Reynolds also had six rebounds and four steals. Frost was pleased with Reynolds’ minutes in the second half, and Geiger’s efforts on the boards. He was also happy with point guard Brooke Wieland, who didn’t score but played a solid all-around game with six steals, three assists and five rebounds. Lakewood heads to Williamston for a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division contest Friday, while Thornapple Kellogg will be at Hastings for an OK Gold Conference clash. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, which is among the teams ranked among the honorable mention in Class B, scored a 57-29 win over the visiting Trojans Friday night. The Cougars held the Trojans to 17 points through the first three quarters, taking a 41-17 lead. TK is 0-2 in the league. Lansing Catholic topped the Lakewood girls 48-45 to finish off the first half of the CAAC-White season in Lansing Friday. The Vikings finish the first half of the league season with a 1-4 record. “We really wanted to get this one to get back into the league starting the second half of the schedule, so it hurts a little more then some,” said Frost. “We played hard and that is half the battle, now we just have to learn how to finish.” The Cougars finished off the Vikings with Maria Repichowski converting on a threepoint play in the final minute. She finished the night with 20 points. Lakewood’s Kutch tied Repichowski for game-highs scoring honors with 20 of her own. Kutch had 11 rebounds and Repichowski ten. The Cougars led 22-18 at the half, but the Vikings went on a 15-9 run in the third quarter to take a 33-31 lead into the final eight minutes. “We really played hard in the second half and had some opportunities, but couldn't get over the hump. It was a very physical game and we didn’t always win those physical battles,” Frost said. The Vikings were just 12-of-26 at the free throw line, where they’ve been shooting close to 70 percent all year. It wasn’t just at the free throw line where the Vikings had tough time scoring. “We struggled shooting for most of the game,” Frost said. “We would execute our sets, but just couldn’t get the ball to go in, and then we would have some defensive breakdowns that gave up some easy baskets for them.” Behind Repichowski for the Cougars, Kasey Jacobs had eight points and Katie McInnis had seven. Wieland had 15 points, four assists and two steals for the Vikings. Jessyca Stoepker chipped in four points and three rebounds. Lakewood is now 4-9 overall. Vikings win their CheerFest BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sam 57-19; Washking 53-23; CB’s 44.531.5; Coleman Ins. 43.5-37.5; Lu’s Team 38.5-37.5; Team Turkey 37-39; Classic Trio 35-41; Look Ins. 34-42; Blair Landscaping 28.5-47.5; Ghost Team 0.76 High Game - Tammy D. 234; Mary H. 211; Donna H. 203. High Series - Tammy D. 544; Mary H. 529; Shirlee V. 527. Tuesday Mixed Hometown Lumber 57; Boyce Milk Haulers 52; Hurless Machine Shop 47; Barry Co. Red Cross 41.5; J-Bar Antique Tractors 27. High Game - D. Blakely 211; D. Benner 203; G. Hause 197; S. Beebe 185; M. Smith 185; K. Beebe 183; C. Steeby 183; R. Gross 171; B. Smith 166; N. Boniface 158. High Series - D. Blakely 575; C. Steeby 483; R. Gross 457. Monday Mixerettes Kent Oil 48.5-23.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 48-24; Creekside Growers 38.5-33.5; Dean’s Dolls 38-34; Nashville Chiropractic 36-36. Good Games and Series - V. Carr 176; S. Dunham 166; K. Fowler 189; C. Wilcox 157410; T. Christopher 193-513; L. Elliston 188. Senior Citizens Butterfingers 57-27; Sun Risers 49.5-30.5; M&M’s 44-36; Usedtobe #1 43-37; King Pins 42-38; Early Risers 39-41; Kuempel 38-42; Three Gals & A Guy 33-47; Ward’s Friends 31-49; Just Having Fun 27.5-52.5. Women’s Good Games and Series - Y. Markley 181-451; G. Scobey 164-453; B. Benedict 155-421; D. Larsen 175-481; M. Wieland 170-466; E. Dunham 171-456. Men’s Good Games and Series - L. Markley 184-428; J. Miller 226-553; L. Dunn 168; R. Boniface 187-524; C. Atkinson 161452; H. Gibson 171; G. Waggoner 176-516; L. Brandt 246-576; B. Terry 231-662; G. Bennett 153; R. McDonald 214-596; H. Bowman 214-573. Wednesday PM Court Side 56-24; Hair Care 48.5-31.5; Boniface Construction 47.5-32.5; Delton Suds 41-35*; Eye & ENT 37-39*. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 185524; E. Ulrich 186-500; B. Hathaway 167449; P. Freeman 154-423; B. Norris 134-375; B. Smith 178-502; S. Beebe 180-477; S. Stevens 145. Thursday Angels Riverfront Fin. Ser. 50-26; Varney’s Const. 47-29; Miller Farm Repair 45-31; Moore’s Apts. 44-32; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 41-35; Hastings Bowl 37.5-38.5; DJ on the Roll 33.5-42.5. High Game and Series - T. Dickinson 157; B. Brown 176; J. Myers 182; C. Hurless 160; J. Gasper 197; M. Miller 146; C. Miller 171; M. Gdula 215; J. Wyant 161; K. Shumway 170; C. Doornbos 240-628; D. McCollum 202; B. Noteboom 180; L. Brandt 171. Thursday Majors Pockets Pounders 52-28; Red Rockets 5030; Hastings Bowl 49-31; Old Men 47.5-32.5; Muff Divers 42.5-37.5; Arens Lawn 31.548.5. High Games and Series - T. Varney 233; M. Magoon 223; D. Endres 226; J. Olin 192; G. Heath 236; L. Campbell 173; J. Haight 276-690; A. Morgan 216; R. Furlong 222; J. Arens 210; G. Gonzales 203; D. Smith 204; B. Burke 161; S. Ashley 202; B. Taylor 235650; B. Stadel 147; M. Arens 187-529; M. Miller 185; D. Gonzales 208-524; M. Davis 249-709; D. Lambert 255-682. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 50; Street Bowlers 46; H20 44; Sunday Snoozers 40; You’re Up N Shit 37; Straightliners 34; The Wild Bunch 30. Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Daniels 186-549; K. Becker 205-527; M. Simpson 177-481; R. Hunt 104-306; D. Gray 173; K. Genther 160; F. Featherly 150. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 214-617; E. Bartlett 255-609; b. Allen 210-556; F. Glass 203-556; S. Jewell 191-503; J. Craven 179-464; B. Kelley 164459; T. Santana 169-452; C. Santana 235; B. Rentz 202; C. Featherly 177; T. DeMott 160. Olivet improves to 9-0 in KVA with win over Lion ladies Olivet’s varsity girls’ basketball team finished off an undefeated first half of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season by scoring a 66-21 win over visiting Maple Valley Friday. The Eagles scored 22 points in the opening quarter, then extended their lead to 40-12 by the half. Hayley Walkowski had 210 points and nine steals to lead the way for Olivet. Allison Kirk added 13 points and eight rebounds for Olivet and Kelsey Fraley had nine points and seven steals. Timara Burd had nine points to lead the Lions. Maple Valley is now 1-10 overall this season, and 1-8 in the KVA. The Lions were supposed to start a string of four in a row at home Tuesday, but their contest with Hackett Catholic Central was postponed. The Lions will be back at it Friday at 6 p.m. against Delton Kellogg. The Eagles improved to 9-0 with the win, and are now 10-0 in the conference after topping Delton Kellogg Tuesday evening. round two. It was nice to go up against the D1 and D2 teams on Saturday and outscore them like we did.” Ovid-Elsie won the lower division championship with a score of 736.48, scoring a 214.4 in round one, a 222.18 in round two and a 299.9 in round three. In the upper division standings behind Lakewood, Mason had a total score of 675.18, Hastings 673.60 and Grand Ledge 595.66. Hastings scored a 220.4 in round one, a 198.2 in round two and a 255.0 in round three. Behind Ovid-Elsie in the lower division, Delton Kellogg scored a 621.50, Maple Valley 620.60 and Belding 555.02. Delton Kellogg just edged its SMCCC rivals from Maple Valley, despite the Lions outscoring it in rounds one and three. The Panthers scored a 180.3 in round one, a 189.7 in round two and a 251.5 in round three. Maple Valley scored a 197.0 in round one, a 157.8 in round two and a 265.8 in round three. The local teams from Maple Valley, Delton Kellogg, Hastings and Lakewood were all at conference jamborees Wednesday. Delton and Hastings will be at the Otsego Invitational Saturday. Lakewood heads to Grand Ledge Saturday. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team improved to 2-0 in the OK Gold Conference with a 58-13 victory over visiting Wayland Wednesday. The Trojan team had six pins in the dual, getting six points each from Ryan Gorton at 103 pounds, Chris Poland at 119, Paul Haney at 135, Austin Sensiba at 140, Nick Glowe at 152 and Cole Gahan at 160 pounds. TK’s Ryan Flynn pulled out a tough 4-2 win over Zane Courey at 125 pounds, and Nick Flynn added a 10-2 major decision at 130. Chad Geers also had a 7-1 win for TK over Alec Pawlaski at 215 pounds. Pete Westra at 189 pounds and Dan Dykstra at 171 won by forfeit for TK. Dykstra’s victory was the 100th of his varsity wrestling career. The Trojans are now 18-5 overall this season. They followed up that victory by placing second at Saturday’s West Ottawa Invitational. Greenville took the day’s title with 194 points. TK was second with 171, followed by Grand Ledge 171, West Ottawa 119, Bay City Western 119, East Lansing 110, St. Joseph 89.5, Kalamazoo Central 85, Wyoming 85, Covert 69, Zeeland West 38 and Holland 25. TK had four flight champions. Ryan Flynn pinned Bay City Western’s Jacob Wibirt 2:33 into the 125-pound championship match. Glowe earned the 152-pound title by pinning East Lansing’s Kamyab Kamali in 38 seconds in the finals. Gahan scored a third championship round pin for TK, sticking Greenville’s Reed Cox 5:20 into their 160-pound bout. The Trojan team also had Dykstra score a 5-2 win over Grand Ledge’s Nick Verran in the 171-pound championship. The only other Trojan in the finals was the 112-pounder Poland. He defaulted due to injury to Greenville’s Mike Schmidt in the Thornapple Kellogg senior Dan Dykstra (right) celebrates his 100th varsity victory with head coach Scott Szczepanek after the Trojans’ victory over Wayland Wednesday evening in Middleville. final round. TK was scheduled to travel to Grand Rapids Christian last night for a non-conference dual with the Eagles and an OK Gold match with Ottawa Hills. TK will close out the conference duals next Wednesday at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Trojans and Cougars are the only teams with unbeaten conference records remaining in the OK Gold this season. Saxons get six pins in Gold dual with visiting Ottawa Hills Hastings got 42 points Wednesday just for showing up against the visiting Ottawa Hills varsity wrestling team which filled just half of the 14 weight classes in its OK Gold Conference dual with the Saxons. Hastings got another 36 points from its six pin in its 78-6 victory over the Bengals. Only three matches made it as far as the second period, but all three of those ended in pins. The Saxons’ Stephen Kendall stuck Ottawa Hills’ Joseph Spicer 5 minutes and 13 seconds into their 152-pound match. The Bengals got their only six points in the only other match to make it to the third period, with Davion Lee getting a pin at 171 pounds. The Saxons’ Nate Pewoski earned a pin 2:58 into the 285-pound match. Nic Shaffer at 19 pounds, Tommy Patterson at 135, Jason Slaughter at 145 and Chase Huisman at 189 earned first-period pins for Hastings. Mitchell Sarhatt (103 pounds), David Hause (112), Zach Wilcox (125), Kenny Redman (130), Joe Siska (140), Kenny Cross (160) and Austin Clow (215) earned forfeit wins for Hastings. The Saxons head to the Jenison Duals Saturday, then will be a part of the Parma Western Quad next Wednesday. 77575670 77575664 77575667 77575658 Kim Martin. “We have had a strong round one all season. We needed to come out with better rounds two and three. We performed well in round three, but still need some work in round two. It’s nice to see score sheets with 9s and above. That means we are executing and performing well.” Lakewood scored a 231.3 in round one, a 204.90 in round two and a 306.4 in round three. Those were the highest scores in each round in the upper division. “We have the ability, the girls just need to be confident in their abilities,” Martin said. “(Confidence) is what is holding us back in 77575661 Lakewood, ranked fifth in the state in Division 3, put itself in with the Division 1 and 2 teams at its Lakewood Viking CheerFest Saturday. The Viking varsity competitive cheer team won the upper division, and would have won the lower division despite the presence of third ranked Ovid-Elsie. Lakewood had the highest scores of the day in rounds one and three, and won the upper Division title at its CheerFest with a final score of 742.60. “We had our highest scores of the season in all three rounds,” said Lakewood head coach TK gets six pins in lopsided OK Gold victory over Wayland �Page 16 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Scores tighter as TK girls win a second jamboree by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It wasn’t a case of the rest of the OK Gold/Green Conference catching up to the Trojans. Rather, the Trojans came back to the pack a little bit. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team won its second conference jamboree of the season Wednesday in Wayland, by 7.4 points over runner-up Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Trojans were nearly 50 points ahead of runner-up Hastings at the first conference jamboree the week before, scoring about 40 more points than the 694.14 they won with at Wayland Union High School. The Trojans did have an eight-point deduction for a missed back tuck in round two, and also had to make some changes to their lineup because of illness. “We did have a senior who’s in all three rounds. (Kenzie Hamming) is very, very ill,” said TK head coach Abby Kanitz. “We prepared for her not to be in, but didn’t know until 9 o’clock this morning. So, I think for what was handed to them they did pretty well. That’s what being a team is about.” Jordyn Lanning, a freshman, who hadn’t competed all season because of an injury stepped in to fill the hole. “She did a phenomenal job,” Kanitz said. The Trojans did change up their round three performance a bit. “Jordyn hadn’t stunted since the beginning of the season, and I wasn’t going to make her do the most difficult skills that Kenzie would do in round three, so there were small changes for other people, but they all stepped up to the plate,” said Kanitz. “They came in with confidence which is important, and squeezed it Thornapple Kellogg’s girls show off their tumbling skills during round three at Wayland Union High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) out.” Grand Rapids Catholic Central was second with a score of 686.74, followed by Byron Center 679.00, Wayland 669.06, Hastings 663.58, Holland Christian 649.36, Zeeland West 541.80 and Hamilton 528.18. Despite the changes, TK still had the top score in each of the three rounds. The Trojans scored a 219.40 in round one, a 193.04 in round two and a 280.00 in round three. “I think there’s a slightly different mentality on this team after being at the state finals last year. They have taught that to the young girls very quickly. Everybody on the team, even those that weren’t there last year, know how important it is to start now and not in February,” Kanitz said. Byron Center, Catholic Central and Hastings were all within five points of the Trojans heading into the third round. Catholic Central had a 214.70 in round one, a 190.44 in round two and a 281.60 in round three. Hastings was in second place behind TK heading into round three. “They had a really good voice, they had good energy in round one. In round two, they had more energy in round two, and it went well,” said Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell. The Saxons scored a 215.40 in round one and a 191.38 in round two, but the Saxons had a shaky round three performance which left them with a score of 256.80 in the final round. The Saxons have had to change things up throughout their line-up as well. That has really hurt in round three throughout the season. “It’s been rough. We’ve had a lot of injuries, and I have to keep changing people in and out. It is very hard to make it solid when you have so many injuries,” Hubbell said. The third of five conference jamborees was scheduled to be held at Thornapple Kellogg High School Wednesday. The league gets together again next Wednesday at Byron Center. The Hastings girls shout out to the audience as they perform their round three routine at Wednesday evening’s OK Gold/Green Jamboree hosted by Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg girls fall to Olivet a second time by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team didn’t get off to the kind of start it wanted to in the second half of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season. The Panthers fell 57-36 at Olivet High School Tuesday, falling three games behind the Eagles in the conference standings. Olivet improved to 10-0 in the league and 11-1 overall, while the Panthers are now 7-3 in the KVA and 9-3 overall. The Panthers got off to an okay start Tuesday, trailing 10-9 after one quarter, but were outscored 30-15 over the next two periods. “We were down numbers, got the flu bug going through, but it wouldn’t have mattered,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “They just absolutely came out and whooped us hard and we turned the ball over big-time.” Delton had 13 turnovers in the first half alone. On offense the Panthers struggled to take care of the basketball, and on defense they didn’t have an answer for how to slow down Hayley Walkouski - who poured in 30 points. “We couldn’t stop her,” said Mohn. “She got us in foul trouble and attacked the hoop. There wasn’t a whole lot we could have done tonight.” Allison Kirk added 13 points for the Eagles and Kelsey Fraley had 12. Delton Kellogg got 12 points from Brooke Martin, eight from Mallory Sewell and six from Sarah Rendon. The Panthers were sick on Friday night too, but they were able to overcome it and their opponents from Pennfield too. Delton knocked off the KVA’s green and gold rebounds for Delton. “We spread the ball around a little bit today, more people scored. I think we’re much more effective when more people score, we don’t just have Mallory and Brooke scoring,” coach Mohn said. Shelby Miller had four points to lead Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon throws up a shot as she crashes into Pennfield’s Kaitlyn Wilkey in the post during the third quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Mallory Sewell drives around Pennfield’s Armani Anderson in the post Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Pennfield. Baylee Shelton added eight and Kaitlyn Wilkey had five. Armani Anderson had four points and 11 rebounds. Delton heads to Maple Valley Friday for its second KVA meeting with the Lions. Delton Kellogg’s Madison Conrad (20) looks to get a shot up as Pennfield defenders close in on her in the post Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Register online www.ymcaofbc.org REGISTRATION DEADLINE - February 14 TO REGISTER ONLINE: www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org To register in Person: YMCA Camp Algonquin Office 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings Spring/Camp Season Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5 PM Off Season Office Hours (Call First): 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone: 269-945-4574 To Register By Fax: 269-945-2631 (Credit Card ONLY) YMCA Drop Box Locations: Family Fare in Hastings & Delton Hastings Community Rec. Center & outside the office (for after hours) To Register By Mail: PO BOX 252 HASTINGS, MI 49058 07619461 Panthers 50-34. Delton led throughout the contest. Pennfield only scored back-to-back baskets twice all night, once cutting the Delton lead to 23-15 midway through the second quarter and then again at the start of the second half cutting Delton’s lead to 31-21. Mohn called a time-out following those two buckets by Pennfield’s Baylee Shelton at the start of the second half, and Delton only gave up one more field goal to Pennfield the rest of the quarter. Rendon and Rachel Parker had 12 points each to lead Delton. “Rendon played well,” Mohn said. “I think that’s two games in a row where she’s led us in scoring. Her confidence level is just shooting through the roof. You can see it. “She was green yesterday, all day at school you could see it. She went home sick, wasn’t in school all day and limped in today, so she ought to be sick more often.” Martin added ten points and seven rebounds and Sewell had eight to go with four rebounds and two steals. Martin and Parker had six assists each. Martin had five steals and Parker three. Kristen Mohn had a team-high eight Olivet’s Harris leads Eagles to victory over Maple Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Olivet’s Quintan Harris didn’t leave much for any of his teammates to do Friday. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team fell to 7-3 overall this season and 5-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 5646 loss at Olivet. The Lions didn’t have an answer in the paint for the Eagles’ Quintan Harris, who had 23 points and 21 rebounds. Maple Valley head coach Christopher Ewing said Harris showed an unexpected shooting touch, going 9-of-11 at the free throw line and knocking down a few short jump shots, all while making it difficult for the Lions to get to the basket at the other end of the floor. The Lions couldn’t get to the rim very easily, and had a rough night behind the three- point arc hitting just 2-of-22 three-point attempts. The whole Eagle team shot well, going 10of-12 from the floor in the first half. The Eagles led 25-18 at the half. Maple Valley scored the first seven points of the second half to tie the ball game, but the Eagles went into a half-court trap which the Lions had a tough time handling and quickly took back control. Behind Harris for the Eagles, Tyler Masters had 15 points and Brett Whitely ten. Garret Mater led the Lions with 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists off the bench. Micah Bromley added 13 points and Austin Gonser had nine. Maple Valley’s contest with Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday was postponed. The Lions will be home to take on Delton Kellogg Friday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — Page 17 Trojans turn turnover after turnover into points Lakewood’s Paul Hager drives along the baseline as Thornapple Kellogg’s Connor Collier defends during the fourth quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) did in the third. You can create turnovers, but if you don’t turn them into points at the other end you don’t separate yourself on the scoreboard.” The Vikings got a few offensive rebounds in the first half as well. Colin O’Mara was especially strong on the boards for the Vikings. He had five rebounds and three steals. Alex Caudy had a team-high six rebounds for Lakewood. Piercefield was pleased with the play of his underclassmen in the contest, O’Mara, Caudy, Daniel Sauers and Nathan Kauffman. “I thought Daniel and Nate, when they got in, they were more aggressive in trying to break the press, where as when I had the seniors in there they were tentative, on their heels, trying to throw passes over the top of people,” Piercefield said. “I thought Daniel and Nate did a better job of finding the open guy, hitting the middle and attacking, and getting three-on-twos and two-on-one breaks.” Lakewood turned the ball over 23 times. “Overall, I’m very, very happy,” Rynearson said. “It was a big win. We needed that to pick the morale up and I thought the team played very well together as a whole.” TK returns to action at Hastings Friday night, while the Vikings will be on the road at Williamston. TK is now 0-2 in the OK Gold Conference after falling 62-43 Grand Rapids Catholic Central Friday. The Trojans fell behind early, with the Cougars outscoring them 35-14 in the first half. Catholic Central had four players in double figures, with Austin Gordon and Peter Firlik scoring 11 points each and Shane Johnson and DeMarkus Stuckey adding ten apiece. The Cougars also got nine points from Brad Campbell and seven from Jon Marosi. Allison led TK with 10 points. He was 6of-6 at the free throw line. Francisco chipped Delton boys get good shots, but don’t hit enough by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The twos and threes do a lot of shooting in practice. The Panthers have worked a lot lately on scoring around the basket, and being able to finish despite some contact. They’re getting fairly comfortable running their offensive sets. Now Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team has to just be able to put it all together in a game. Pennfield scored a 49-32 over host Delton Kellogg Friday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Despite Pennfield’s combo of quickness and size, Delton was able to get good looks at the basket for much of the night - a few open threes and a lot of short jumpers in the lane. The looks just didn’t turn into points often enough. “The shooting, that comes with game experience,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis. “I’ve got plenty of kids that can go through shooting drills and knock them down, but our game experience and knowing the situations is where time will help this team.” Pennfield started the game with a 16-4 run, but Delton clawed back to within 26-19 by the half. It was an 18-2 run during the first six minutes of the second half by the green and gold Panthers that sealed their victory. The final tally might have looked worse if Pennfield hadn’t gone 11-of-28 at the free throw line. Pennfield had a balanced attack with no one scoring in double figures. Jacob Gillett had nine points. Darin Blocker and Davontae Miller had eight each. Brayden Bennett and Ryan Lowe had six points each. The size of 6-8 sophomore center Lowe and the 6-3 senior forward Blocker prevented Delton Kellogg’s attackers from getting all the way to the rim. That size advantage also prevented Delton from getting many second chances at the basket. Zach Meyers found a way to pour in 11 points, and led the team with five assists. Delton also got six points and four rebounds form Zach Leinaar, and another six points from Jeff Minehart. Delton is now 1-10 overall this season and 1-8 in the KVA. Despite the record, Miknis has seen this team growing. “Obviously, with limited experience I think our team has gelled very well,” he said. “We know who we’re passing to. We know what sets we’re running. Early we struggled because of that, now we struggle because we’ve been playing good teams that have played well against us.” He said he is looking forward to seeing that growth on the floor as his Delton team starts Delton Kellogg sophomore Gary Egelkraut fires a shot over Pennfield sophomore Ryan Lowe during the third quarter of Friday night’s KVA contest in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Josh Arkwright chases after a loose ball after knocking it away from a Pennfield guard in the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the second half of the conference schedule. Delton will be at Maple Valley for the second game of the varsity double header Friday night, then Tuesday will be on the road at Hackett Catholic Central. The Panthers’ lone win this season came in the contest with the Fighting Irish in Delton. Delton suffered its tenth loss of the season Tuesday, at home against Olivet. The Panthers led 14-11 after one quarter, but saw the Eagles outscore them 56-26 the rest of the way in a 67-40 victory. Quintan Harris had 19 points to lead the Eagles, while Brett Whitley added 11 and Brendan Whitely and Tyler Masters had eight each. Delton got ten points and six rebounds from Anthony Houtrow. Leinaar added eight points and four assists, and Delton also got six points from Mine Hart. TJ Wooden chipped in five points. Lakewood’s David Parks reaches down to tie up Thornapple Kellogg guard Grant Allison during Tuesday night’s nonconference contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in eight points, and Koepke and Hamilton had six each. The Vikings made Lansing Catholic change things up in their CAAC-White contest Friday night. But those changes worked out well for the Cougars. Lansing Catholic scored a 61-47 confer- ence victory over the visiting Vikings. Lakewood though trailed by just three points, 26-23 at the half. “We played really well in the first half. Lansing Catholic came out in its typical 2-3 zone. We have four tapes on them and in fall four games they played the 2-3 zone from buzzer to buzzer. We were attacking it pretty well and getting good looks,” said Piercefield. “We were flashing to the open spot, and passing up good shots for great shots, making that extra pass. Every time down the floor we were swinging it and making that extra pass and making the open looks.” Midway through the second quarter, the Cougars decided they’d try some man-to-man defense, and the Viking offense sputtered a bit. Piercefield said his guys weren’t moving as well against the man-to-man defense. The Cougars stuck with the man-to-man in the second half. The Viking offense continued to struggle a bit, and the Vikings defensive effort lost some steam. “I think we just ran out of gas,” said Piercefield. The Cougars went on a 17-9 run in the third quarter to take control of the ball game. Dillion Rush, David Poljan and Matthew Fata finished with 13 points each for the Cougars, and Tony Poljan added ten points. McKinney led the Vikings with 13 points. “He was attacking well, getting into the paint and getting their 6-7 guys off their feet and making his shots,” Piercefield said of McKinney. O’Mara finished with 12 points for Lakewood, David Parks had ten and Buehler had seven. O’Mara, Parks and Buehler had six rebounds each. Parks and Buehler had two steals apiece. McKinney had a team-high three assists. Hastings girls win tight game with Ottawa Hills Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team got its first OK Gold Conference victory of the season Friday, knocking off visiting Ottawa Hills 49-47. The game was close throughout. The two teams were tied 13-13 at the end of the first quarter. The Bengals had a 22-21 lead at the half. The two teams were tied 32-32 heading into the fourth quarter. Taylor Carter led the Saxons with 25 points. Maddie Dailey chipped in 16 points. Shawnae Joseph knocked down five threepointers and led the Bengals with 19 points. Hastings improved to 6-5 overall this season with the win, and 1-1 in the OK Gold. The Saxons were off Tuesday night, and will be home against in conference action Friday to take on Thornapple Kellogg. Next Tuesday, Hastings will be at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hastings forward Rachel Quillen is hit across the arms as she tries to get by Ottawa Hills’ Taneia Bradshaw during the second half. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon center Maddie Dailey (left) looks for a way to get a shot up and over Ottawa Hills’ Keyionna Guydon in the post Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org Basketball - Boys Varsity Wrestling - Boys Varsity 1/25/13 Thornapple-Kellogg ..............................................H 6:00PM 1/26/13 Jenison Duals.......................................................A 9:00AM 1/29/13 GR Catholic Central ..............................................H 7:00PM 1/30/13 Parma Quad .........................................................A 5:00PM Wrestling - B Team Basketball - Boys Junior Varsity 1/26/13 Rockford B ...........................................................A 9:00AM 1/24/13 Thornapple Kellogg...............................................H 6:00PM 1/30/13 Godwin Heights (Quad) .........................................A 5:00PM 1/29/13 GR Catholic Central ..............................................H 5:30PM Swimming - Boys Varsity 1/31/13 South Christian.....................................................A 6:00PM 1/24/13 GR Catholic Central ..............................................A 6:30PM Basketball - Boys (Freshman) 1/31/13 GR Union ..............................................................A 6:00PM 1/24/13 Thornapple-Kellogg ..............................................H 4:30PM Ice Hockey - Boys Varsity 1/29/13 GR Catholic Central ..............................................H 4:00PM 1/25/13 Holt ......................................................................H 7:30PM 1/31/13 South Christian.....................................................A 4:30PM 1/26/13 Northview.............................................................A 5:00PM Cheerleading - Girls Varsity 1/30/13 GR Christian .........................................................H 7:45PM 1/26/13 Otsego Inv ............................................................A 9:00AM 1/30/13 OK @ Byron Center ..............................................A 6:00PM Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Cheerleading - Girls Junior Varsity 1/26/13 Otsego Inv ............................................................A 9:00AM 1/30/13 OK @ Byron Center ..............................................A 6:00PM Basketball - Girls Varsity 1/25/13 Thornapple-Kellogg ..............................................H 7:30PM 1/29/13 GR Catholic Central ..............................................A 7:00PM Basketball - Girls Junior Varsity 1/24/13 Thornapple-Kellogg ..............................................A 6:00PM 1/29/13 GR Catholic Central ..............................................A 5:30PM 1/31/13 South Christian.....................................................H 6:00PM Basketball - Girls Freshman 1/24/13 Thornapple-Kellogg ..............................................A 4:30PM HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 1/29/13 GR Catholic Central ..............................................A 4:00PM Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 1/31/13 South Christian.....................................................H 4:30PM to sponsor the schedule Times and dates subject to change Good Luck Saxons! 77575634 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Wayne Piercefield guessed his team got off seven shots in the third quarter Tuesday. That might have included the four free throws Colin O’Mara and Alex Caudy combined to knock down. The Vikings turned the ball over again and again against Thornapple Kellogg’s full-court pressure in the third quarter Friday, and the Trojans ran away with a 75-56 non-conference victory. TK got early threes from Grant Allison, Louis Koepke and Tommy Hamilton in the second half, and that helped spark a 33-6 Trojan run in the third quarter. “That was a good third quarter,” said TK head coach Mike Rynearson, who’s team improved to 4-7 on the season with the win. “We hit shots. It always looks good when you make shots. I thought we played well as a team, moved the ball around. “I thought our defense, we switched it up, we went from a diamond to a 2-2-1 to just a straight man, and I think we had them confused in that. They turned the ball over, and that was what our game plan was - to make them play at a pace that they didn’t want to play. We were able to accomplish that.” TK had four players in double figures, led by Allison’s 14 points. Hamilton finished with 13 points and Dalton Phillips and Clay Francisco had ten each. Koepke finished with nine points, Cole Cronkright six and Ethan DeVries had five. Alex Potter was the lone Viking in double figures, finishing with 14 points. Alex Caudy had nine, Colin O’Mara six and Dylan Durkee, Kalib McKinney and Jacob Buehler had five each. Lakewood is 3-9 after the loss. The game was close throughout the first half. McKinney hit a three-pointer while fading towards the sideline from beyond halfcourt to end the first quarter with his team up 19-18. TK built an eight-point lead with the help of back-to back threes from Koepke and Francisco midway through the second quarter, but the Vikings rallied to pull within one at the half. “We did a pretty good job of (playing pressure defense) in the first half as well,” Rynearson said. “We caused some turnovers, but we didn’t convert on them as well as we �Page 18 — Thursday, January 24, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TK/Hastings guys set 25 PRs, but fall to Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Most of the Trojans went faster than they’d ever gone before, but Wayland was still faster overall. Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings’ varsity boys’ swimming and diving team suffered its first OK Rainbow Conference defeat of the season, falling to 1-1 in the league, in a 10482 loss to the visiting Wildcats in Hastings Thursday. “We competed real well,” said Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings coach Tyler Bultema. His guys set 25 different personal records (PRs) in the meet. “I told the kids, ‘you can’t control what the other kids can do. You can only control what you can do, and tonight we did good,’” Bultema said. Levi Ryfiak had PRs in his two individual events, in a win in the 100-yard butterfly (57.61) seconds and in a runner-up performance in the 200-yard individual medley (2:17.12). Wayland’s Andrew Zuiderveen edged him in the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.40, and his teammate Scott Freiberg was just behind Ryfiak in third place with a time of 2:18.40. The 200 IM was one of seven individual events in which the Wildcats had two of the TK/Hastings’ Ronnie Collins races towards a fifth-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly during Thursday’s conference dual with Wayland in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK/Hastings’ Jacob Miller races through the water in the 200-yard freestyle race Thursday during his team’s dual with Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) top three finishers. It was that depth that powered Wayland to the win. The only two events in which the TK/Hastings team had at least two of the top three finishers were the shortest and longest freestyle races. Daegen Mix set a new PR for TK/Hastings, winning the 50-yard freestyle in 24.34 seconds. TK/Hastings swept the top three spots in that race with Jared Bailey second in 25.69 and Corey Robins third in 26.54. In the 500-yard freestyle, Wayland’s Ian Carter won with a time of 5:38.27, but TK/Hastings had Bailey second in 5:44.44 and Nick Myers third in 5:55.25. TK/Hastings had a brief lead after that sweep of the top spots in the 50-yard freestyle, but Wayland quickly took that back by having three of the top four divers. Trenton Bouman won that event with a score of 183.10 points and teammate Corey VandeCappelle was second at 173.25. The other victories for the TK/Hastings boys came in relays. Bailey, Dexx VanHouten, Ryfiak and Mix won the 200yard medley relay in 1:53.25 and the team of VanHouten, Robins, Alex Stiles and Jacob Miller won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:45.62. Wayland had teams place second and third in both those relays. The two freestyle relay races were two of the most exciting events of the evening. Wayland’s team of Eli Attruia, Jacob Newton, Zach Denzel and Michael Kowalczyk was just seven hundredths of a second behind TK/Hastings’ foursome in the 200-yard freestyle relay. In the 400-yard freestyle relay, the Wayland team of Carter, Freiberg, Jerrod Dennis and Andrew Zuiderveen finished with a time of 3:43.55, 1.27 seconds quicker than the TK/Hastings foursome of Ryfiak, Myers, Bailey and Mix. Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings’ diver Nate Ryfiak holds his tuck position as he spins above the pool during Thursday’s meet against Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK/Hastings heads to the downtown YMCA in Grand Rapids to take on league leading Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday. Saxons handle Ottawa Hills’ pressure in Gold win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings knew Ottawa Hills would bring the same kind of defensive pressure Friday night that Wayland had thrown at the Saxons Tuesday. Hastings didn’t handle it Tuesday, but by Friday night they’d figured it out. The Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 1-1 in the OK Gold Conference with a 50-45 win over visiting Ottawa Hills. The Bengals’ full-court pressure didn’t bother the Saxons, and Hastings raced out to a 15-point lead in the first half. “Some of it was what we did in practice, but most of it was watching film and guys were able to see what they were doing wrong and having discussions about calming down and handling the pressure like they’ve handled it before,” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs of the improvement in attacking the press. Hastings had also been a bit concerned about its rebounding, and that was another thing that got cleaned up Friday. Center Eric Hart led the way for the Saxons on the boards, but Storrs said the guards realized Friday that they needed to contribute more as well. Luke Heide led the Saxons with 24 points, and Maxwell Clark had one of his best offensive games of the season pouring in 17 points. Storrs said that Clark was more aggressive in taking the ball to the basket Friday. That lead to a couple easy buckets and a 6-for-8 night at the free throw line. Hastings also got five points from Hart. Jacarey Drake led the Bengals with ten points and Dewayne Gordon had nine. The Saxons are 7-3 overall, they dropped a non-conference contest 58-54 at Comstock Park Tuesday. Hastings took a one-point lead with 40 seconds to go, but the Panthers’ Ryan Schall answered with a three-point play at the other end of the floor to his team back up two points. Heide had a short jump shot at the other end on the Saxons’ ensuing possession, but it was just off its mark and the Panthers closed out the game at the free throw line. Schall led Comstock Park with 27 points on the night. Storrs was a little disappointed his team wasn’t able to stay in front of him a little better and sink down when he started to penetrate. Schall did most of his damage scoring in the second half, leading the Panthers on a 199 run in the third quarter. During the first half his penetration lead to a number of passes to teammates for easy baskets. ~ Eleventh Annual ~ Hastings’ Eric Hart uses an arm to get around Ottawa Hills’ Diquan Brown, who uses an elbow and a knee to try and slow him down. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BARRY HOME SHOW Friday, January 25 • 10 am to 8 pm Saturday, January 26 • 10 am to 8 pm BARRY EXPO CENTER 1350 N. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) Drake Baar finished with 11 points and Matt Hurley nine for Comstock Park. Heide led Hastings with 31 points. “He had one of those ‘can’t miss’ nights going during the first half,” said Storrs. Heide had 22 of his 31 in the first half. Late in the first half the Panthers started to trap him whenever he got the ball, then went to a boxand-one on him in the second half. Clark added nine points and Hart five for the Saxons. Hart and Ian Beck had four rebounds each, and Clark had a team-high three steals. Hastings returns to OK Gold Conference action Friday night at home against Thornapple Kellogg. Hornets top Vikes in CAAC-White dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A few big pins helped the Vikings hang with the Hornets for a while, but Williamston pulled away in the end to hand Lakewood’s varsity wrestling team its first conference loss of the season. Lakewood is 2-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division after a a 43-28 to the, still undefeated in the league, Hornets in Williamston. “We just had a couple of kids that were out of the line-up that we didn’t know about in time, that were hurt,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “We ended up not being able to make some adjustments at our weighin, which was key there.” Williamston won the night’s first three bouts to pull ahead 13-0, but Lakewood clawed its way back to take a 22-20 lead with five weight classes remaining. Maxwell Charles and Austin Kietzman started the rally for the Vikings with firstperiod pins in the 125-pound and 130-pound matches. Charles stuck Brett Munk in 1 minute 11 seconds, then Kietzman put Mitch Fettes on his shoulders 43 seconds into the 130-pound match. The Hornets got a major decision from Jared Fleming at 135 pounds and a decision from Jordan Schultz at 140 to push their lead back to 20-12. David Bibbler and Jordon Bennett then moved the Vikings into the lead in the next two bouts. Bibbler pinned Ray Page in 3:54 at 145-pounds, and Bennett followed by scoring an 11-3 major decision over Ray Duncan at 152 pounds. Williamston’s heavyweights took over from there though, scoring a pair of pins and a technical fall in the next three matches to seal the victory. The hornet’s got a pin from Brody Austin in the 160-pound match and a pin from Devin Smyth at 189 pounds. In between, Spencer Demand scored a technical fall at 171 pounds. Jack Tromp scored the final points for the Vikings, pinning Taylor Manguill in 3:42 in the 215-pound match, before the Vikings forfeited at 285 pounds. Lakewood was scheduled wrestle its final home dual of the regular season Wednesday against Stockbridge. The Vikings host a team dual tournament Saturday. Lakewood is now 11-10 overall. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-01-31.pdf 698a322d2d22d50d17d1ce7b73c1224e PDF Text Text 2013 brings challenges, opportunities See Story on Page 7 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 5 County sees growth, despite national woes Hastings boys hold share of Gold lead See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 31, 2013 Strength of community recognized at chamber dinner NEWS BRIEFS Barry County on display at auto show The Gilmore Car Museum, including local students in the Gilmore Garage Works program, will again be exhibiting at this weekend’s Michigan International Auto Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. The museum will have nine cars and a motorcycle on display, one a restored 1958 Chevrolet Corvette to provide a contrast to the new Corvette that turned heads at the just-completed North American Auto Show in Detroit. More than 300 new cars will provide the bling for the show, which runs today from 3 to 10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Moose Chuckles returns Monday The Hastings Moose Lodge will host an open mic comedy show Monday, Feb. 4. Moose Chuckles is a free event, featuring everything from first-time comedians to some of the best stand-up comics in West Michigan. Host and emcee Emily Allyn will kick off the event at 9 p.m. Moose Chuckles is a free monthly open-microphone comedy show that takes place the first Monday of every month. The Hastings Moose Lodge is located at 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Guests must be 21 to enter. ILR announces February classes The Institute for Learning in Retirement has announced February classes. All classes will meet at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. Randy Dirks, KCC computer instructor, will be teaching “Basic Computers” Mondays, Feb. 4 through Feb. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5, through Feb. 26, also from 1 to 3 p.m., Bob and Beth Moody will teach “Native American Culture” focusing on the Potawatomi Nation that resided and continues to reside in Barry County. “The Bible: A Closer Look” will be presented by Michael Anton, who will overview the history and development of the Bible. This class will meet Wednesdays, Feb. 6 through Feb. 27, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269-948 9500, ext. 2803. Panther Palooza planned Feb. 23 The Delton Community Athletic Boosters’ largest fundraiser, Panther Palooza will be Saturday, Feb. 23, at Gull Lake View Golf Course. The evening includes dinner, prizes and the chance to catch up with old friends or make new ones. Tickets are $100 for a single or $125 for a couple. Call 269-217-6504 for tickets and more information, or see Brandy Walker, Beckie Reed, Jenny Bever, Jodi Trantham or Julie Aukerman. Saturday’s annual Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance Dinner attracts more than 120 members and guests to Yarrow Lodge and Golf Club near Bedford. (Photos by Fred Jacobs) Rebecca Fleury (center), Village of Middleville manager, is the 2013 Athena Leadership Award winner, pictured here with Valerie Byrnes (left), president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and of the Economic Development Alliance and Jan Hartough, last year’s Athena Award winner. The distinctive ambiance of the Yarrow Lodge and Golf Club provided the setting for the annual Barry County Chamber of Commerce dinner and award ceremony Saturday evening. More than 120 members and guests celebrated the strength of the community by recognizing 2012 award winners and nominees in a variety of economic development areas. “This is the one night each year that we pause to truly celebrate what makes our chamber and our communities stronger, our members,” says Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance. “Celebrating achievements through this awards program is a humbling and inspiring moment for our board, for our membership committee and most certainly for me.” In addition of presenting awards and nomination honors for a number of individuals, businesses and nonprofit groups, Byrnes also used the evening to extol 2012 highlights, most especially the Barry Bucks program. The program, which began in 2008, is a means by which consumers purchase certifi- cates for use with area merchants. In 2012, Byrnes reported, $50,000 Barry Bucks were sold, bringing the total program to $220,000. Byrnes cited research showing that programs like Barry Bucks are powerful local economy incentives. “When consumers choose a local firm over a large national company, $73 of every $100 spent stays in the community, as opposed to a non-locally owned business where $43 stays in the community,” Byrnes told Saturday’s audience. “So the dollars start to add up. If, this year, everyone over the age of 18 would consciously shift just $20 to spend locally, we would realize over $4 million in increased spending in our county. “Most would think that a mere $20 wouldn’t matter, but it adds up if you use the multiplier of all of the spending that takes place. So, with that knowledge, I ask you to support local businesses so that we can keep our economic growth strong.” Byrnes also pointed out several other recent developments suggesting the growing strength of Barry County, including last summer’s Gus Macker basketball tournament which was recognized with that organization’s “Rookie Community of the Year Award” and the 2012 “Company to Watch Award” won by Keltech of Delton, with the help of CEO Jeff Chapman and State Rep. Michael Callton, from the Edward Lowe Company. Awards presented on Saturday included: • Chamber Champion Award — Randy Hart, Diamond Propane. • Visionary Community Leadership — Barry Community Foundation. • 2012 Athena Leadership — Rebecca Fleury. • 2012 Athena Young Professional — Shauna Swantek. • Brick Award — Bradford White Corporation. Nominees: Barry Community Foundation, ChemQuest Inc., Gilmore Car Museum, Hastings Radio Shack, Hop Head See CHAMBER , page 2 Lunch carries big price for county commissioners by Doug VanderLaan Editor Because they meet four times per month and because this past Tuesday’s meeting day fell on a fifth week, members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners did not hold a meeting this week. Or did they? The board’s adherence to the state’s Open Meetings Act, which took effect in 1977, came into question this week after a citizen complaint to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The complaint alleges that a quorum of commissioners adjourned from their Jan. 22 official meeting to a lunch gathering at Mill’s Landing restaurant, just blocks from their courthouse board chambers. An intent to hold a meeting at which decisions are made or discussion takes place that leads to board decisions without the required public notice could carry criminal penalties, but both participants and media experts agree that Tuesday’s lunch was more a lapse in judgment of public perception rather than a willful disregard of public trust. “The Open Meetings Act defines a public meeting as the convening of a quorum of a public body for the purpose of deliberating toward or rendering a decision on a public policy,” says Joseph Richotte, assistant general counsel to the Michigan Press Association. “If a quorum happens to gather in the same place but does not deliberate or vote on public policy, then there wouldn’t be an OMA violation.” Richotte likens the commissioners’ lunch to a Super Bowl party where six of seven board members might be in attendance. “There would be a quorum,” says Richotte, “but, as long as they don’t talk about public business and just enjoy a good football game, it wouldn’t be a public meeting. If they started discussing public business, then it would become a public meeting for which proper notice and all of the other requirements of the OMA would kick in. “For these kinds of informal gatherings, public officials need to make sure they’re disciplined enough not to talk shop.” Though no county business was discussed or decisions were made, according to participants, Elden Shellenbarger of Carlton Township, who filed the complaint, says there was a willful violation of the spirit of the law, a perspective from which some courts have required compliance. “They were seen going into the restaurant together,” charges Shellenbarger. “They always keep harpin’ and hollerin’ about transparency, but that doesn’t show if they meet outside the meeting. I just can’t believe that with the experience some of these commissioners have, that they don’t get transparency.” Shellenbarger states, and meeting participants confirm, that six of the board’s seven members were in attendance, including Chair Craig Stolsonburg, Vice Chair Ben Geiger, and commissioners Jim DeYoung, Jim Dull, Jon Smelker, and Joyce Snow. Also present was County Administrator Michael Brown. The incident carries some additional embarrassment in that last month, three members of the Yankee Springs Township Board were found by then-Prosecutor Tom Evans to have be in violation of the OMA following a Dec. 21, 2012, meeting with a construction engineer. According to Stolsonburg, all county board members had received a copy of the police investigation of that violation and a copy of Evans’ letter to Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Mark Englerth. County board members had also just finished — prior to the Jan. 22 lunch — a strategic planning meeting in which they set an April meeting date for board members to update all township officials on compliance with the OMA and with the Freedom of Information Act. “I think the lesson here is that perception is important,” said Brown, who maintains the lunch was not an OMA violation and who actually called the law up on his cell phone to be sure the group was in compliance. “The issue is the appearance of it and that was discussed, but there was clearly no business discussed. “I’ll communicate this on to Craig and to the board, but I don’t think you’re going to see this again.” As two of the three incumbents on the board, Stolsonburg and Geiger expressed strong conviction that the meeting was not an OMA violation, but also pledged to honor the perception issue. “In my judgment, there was no violation, but we’ll definitely be more careful in the future in terms of perception,” said Stolsonburg. Geiger repeated the same pledge, but also called attention to personal and situational dynamics. “Last term, it [Mill’s Landing] was a popular place for a few commissioners to go after meetings, but there was never a quorum,” pointed out Geiger. “With the reduction of the commission from eight members to seven, you now have a quorum of four people rather than five — it’s easier for a quorum to get together. “But this was an unplanned event and commissioners found themselves in the same restaurant. It would be a different story if we had all said, ‘Let’s all go to the same restaurant.’” New commissioners expressed similar viewpoints. “We’re a brand new group,” said DeYoung of a board with four new members, “and I don’t anticipate this will happen on a regular basis. It was all social talk, but I take the concern seriously. I’m aware of the Open Meetings Act, but I haven’t studied it. “I think this is just much ado about nothing, but I will certainly take it into consideration in the future.” “If the public is upset, they shouldn’t be,” said Smelker. “I was under the impression that we were not doing anything wrong, especially after Michael checked. There was no county business discussed, but I’ll do my best to see that it won’t happen again.” Calls requesting comments to Dull and Snow were not returned. The one commissioner not at the meeting — but who was still in the restaurant’s front room dining with Sheriff Dar Leaf — said he could see trouble filing past him to the back room where the six commissioners gathered with Brown. “I’m smarter than that,” said Gibson, of why he didn’t join the group. “I was sitting in the front window, and I just knew this was not going to be a good thing. The perception doesn’t look good.” That’s exactly why the one public citizen who found himself in attendance excused himself. “I went to Mill’s Landing to have lunch with Commissioner Jon Smelker,” related Jack Miner. “I arrived later than usual and, before I sat down, I mentioned to the commissioners present that they had a quorum. Michael [Brown] responded in the positive and cautioned all persons present that there was to be no discussion of county business.” After Brown called up the OMA on his phone, Miner excused himself and left. “I stated that I knew that no violation of the Open Meetings Act would take place, but that I was uncomfortable with what the public’s perception would be,” said Miner. “It was obvious to me at the time — and I continue to believe — this lunch gathering was an effort by the chair, the vice chair, and the county administrator to initiate cohesion and team building between the commission members. This was another, but unspoken, reason I excused myself.” The board is scheduled to meet for a committee-of-the-whole session Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 9 a.m. in board chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. �Page 2 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner CHAMBER, continued from page 1 Farms LLC, Johnson and Associates, Pennock Health Services-Baum Health Center, Pennock Health Center-Gun Lake Medical Facility, Sign and Drive Rent a Car. • Distinctive Destination Award — Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro. Nominees: Arts and Eats Tour, Charlton Park Historic Village and Museum, Gilmore Car Museum, Hastings Fiber Glass Products. • Chamber Member of the Year — Carl Schoessel. Carl Schoessel, representing the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro, accepts the 2012 Distinctive Destination Award from Valerie Byrnes (left) and Deb Button, who offered the introduction. Schoessel was also honored with the Chamber’s prestigious Member of the Year Award. Shauna Swantek (left), Putnam District Library director, is honored as the 2013 Athena Young Professional. She accepts her award from last year’s winner, Megan Lavell. Valerie Byrnes presents a nominee Brick Award to Dave Scharphorn of ChemQuest Inc., for the company’s investment in and development of its vacant industrial facility. Dave Hatfield (center) and Larry Baum accept an award from Valerie Byrnes on behalf of the Gilmore Car Museum as a Distinctive Destination Award nominee. Hatfield earlier received an award for his 11 years of service on the Economic Development Alliance Board. Sharon Haney (right) receives the winning 2012 Brick Award from Valerie Byrnes. Haney accepts the award on behalf of Bradford White Corporation for its new International Training Center in Middleville. Sheryl Lewis Blake (center) CEO of Pennock Hospital, announces Earlene and Larry Baum as Brick Award nominees for their investment in the new Baum Center for Health. Blake also represented the hospital in its Brick Award nomination for the new Gun Lake Medical Facility. The Baums also represented Hastings Fiberglass as a nominee for the Putting Barry County on the Map Award for the company’s response during the Hurricane Sandy national emergency. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 3 Trail dominates Community Development report by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer People who enjoy walking and being outdoors may soon have a new stretch of trail to enjoy along the Thornapple River in Hastings. Construction of Phase II of Hastings’ River Trail is anticipated to begin in late spring or early summer, said Hastings Community Development Director John Hart, who gave an annual and monthly report during the Hastings City Council meeting Monday evening. Hart said that city staff has completed preliminary negotiations with property owners along Phase II, which will extend the trail from Tyden Park west to the city limits. “As in past trail development, staff has pledged restoration of property to include the replacement of fences ad removal and replacement of trees and bushes,” said Hart. According to Hart, the Downtown Development Authority has promised to install a pedestrian-level street light at the corner of Washington and Apple streets that matches those used in the downtown streetscape within an expanded permanent easement as part of the trail project. “It’s going to be our light, but the individual that owns the property asked that we consider that because he felt it would improve that intersection and make it nicer for those folks who use the trail and for having people around his commercial building,” said Hart. Hart said the City of Hastings, through the Barry County B-Healthy Committee was awarded a grant via the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and the Michigan Department of Community Health Wise Woman program, which is targeted toward encouraging women ages 30 to 60 to exercise regularly. The $2,700 grant will be used to create and install eight, eight-by-12-inch signs at the trailhead and rest areas and smaller eight-byeight-inch mile markers along the length of the trail. “The larger signs will direct trail users to the next destination and help them calculate burned calories based on their average weight and pace per .2 miles walked,” said Hart. “We will also produce brochures that show you the same information and how to navigate the trails.” Hart said the signs would be discrete and not clutter the appearance of the trail. He also added that the Hastings River Trail would be included in the 2013 edition of Michigan Trail Magazine, which will be published in April. Hart also informed the council that work on the spray plaza, to be installed on the northwest corner of Church and State streets, would go out for bids Friday, Feb. 1, and bids are due at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15. He said local contractors have been told that bids would be sought for the project and encouraged them to let general contractors from outside the area know that they are available to work as subcontractors in their areas of expertise. In other business, the council: • Heard an annual report from Tom Thompson of Professional Code Inspections of Michigan. Thompson reported that during 2012, his office issued 42 building permits with a total construction value of $2.25 million. He said during 2012 PCI completed inspections of the 365 of the city’s 804 rental units. • Approved a request from the Thornapple Arts Council to block off two parking spaces on South Jefferson Street adjacent to Secondhand Corners, from 8 a.m. Friday, April 12, through 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The arts council will use the space to erect a pop-up tent where volunteers can sell T-shirts, hats, stickers, and other items during the 10th annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz festival. • Heard an annual and monthly report from Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. In 2012, the department hired three new police officers, two of whom remain on the force; the third left to take a job with the Allegan County Sheriff Department. He said the Hastings Police Department accepted applications through Jan. 25. Sarver also noted that former Sgt. Detective Jeff Pratt was promoted after the retirement of Deputy Chief Mike Leedy, and Dale Boulter was promoted to sergeant detective. • Heard a complaint from Bethal Timmer, owner of Cottage Estate and Moving Sale Company. She said she had never had any problems with the City of Hastings prior to Oct. 26, 2012, when was running a sale at a home on Taffee Street. She said about a half an hour into the sale, a city employee, who had gathered all the signs she had placed in yards around town and in the neighborhood, piled them in the front yard of the house where she was conducting the sale and shook his finger in her face, while saying that the signs were in violation of city ordinance because they were not placed 34 feet from the sidewalk. Timmer said she always asks permission from home owners before placing signs in their yards and makes sure that they are not in the public right-of-way. She said conducting another sale this week and wanted to be sure the experience was not repeated. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell encouraged her to talk with city staff the next day for clarification of the temporary sign ordinance and, prompted by council member Bill Redman, told Timmer that temporary signs need to be posted 34 feet from the center line of the road, not the sidewalk. HHS class reps. sought for alumni banquet Representatives from classes that will be honored at the annual Hastings High School Alumni Association banquet Saturday, June 1, are being sought to help coordinate details for the celebration. As is traditional, honorary anniversary classes follow every fifth year and are provided the courtesy of sitting together at reserved tables and a spot on the program with a class responder. The anniversary classes for 2013 and their anniversary years are 2008 (five); 2003 (10), 1998 (15), 1993 (20), 1988 (25), 1983 (30), 1978 (35), 1973 (40), 1968, 45), 1963 (50), 1958 (55), 1953 (60), 1948 (66), 1943 (70), 1938 (75) and 1933 (80 years). Anniversary class representatives are being sought to contact their classmates to make plans for attending the banquet and their own class reunion activities, and to coordinate the banquet attendees with the alumni board. The board will help with the cost of one mailing regarding class reunion and alumni banquet details. The board also can reserve classrooms in the area around the HHS cafeteria, where the banquet is held, for use by the anniversary classes during the afternoon prior to the banquet for classmates to gather, if they choose. Anniversary class representatives or individuals who might want to work with their classes for attending the banquet are asked to attend planning sessions at the alumni board meetings. The board will meet monthly, March through May, the fourth Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. The Hastings Alumni Association Board of Directors also provides special recognition of the 50th anniversary class. Those attending from the class, along with the class responder will be a major part of the banquet and program. “It is imperative that the anniversary class representatives work with the alumni board in advance of the banquet to plan for food, seating, the program and for classroom use during the afternoon prior to the banquet for classmates to gather,” says Board President David Logan. “We need to know numbers of people attending in advance; and if a class does not let us know in advance, we cannot reserve tables for them. If a class chooses to have a class responder, we need to know that in advance to place in the banquet program.” All Hastings High School alumni are invited to attend the banquet. “Every class can have its own reunion, but the alumni banquet is truly unique with all alumni gathering together,” Logan adds. “The banquet is a great place to meet old friends and to enjoy camaraderie between all classes.” The banquet at the HHS cafeteria will begin with a punch bowl at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., with the program following. More information about the banquet will be published at a later date. Class representatives, individuals from the anniversary classes, or any interested parties should contact Logan by telephone, 269-9459782, or email, david_b_logan@wowway.com, for further information and to attend a planning board meeting. Bill would bring equal funding to schools A bipartisan effort in 1994 between Gov. John Engler and state Sen. Debbie Stabenow put Proposal A on the ballot. The purpose was to help seniors on fixed incomes from having to face skyrocketing property taxes on their homes and to better fund public education. Michigan sales tax was increased by 2 percent, and citizens believed they were voting to fund local schools. The measure passed with 69 percent of the vote. The spirit of Proposal A was to fund local schools and eventually equalize the perpupil foundation money so every child had the same money for education. That has not happened. This month I introduced two resolutions to bring back the original intent of Proposal A. Senate Joint Resolution H would require that school aid money must stay in K-12 funding. I would require that all schools must have equal funding per pupil gradual- ly within 10 years. It is not fair for a student in Eaton County to have $7,000 for education and students in other parts of Michigan to have $11,000 or $12,000. Another problem is that money has to be taken away from education for the cost of school busing. Schools in Eaton County pay for buses. while other districts. such as East Grand Rapids or some charter schools. have no busing. I will introduce a bill this month to provide schools with 50 cents per mile for transporting children for education. Many states provide much more funding for busing, but this is a start. The Michigan Constitution says that the legislature shall maintain and support a system of free public elementary and secondary schools. It is time to ensure that money meant for schools is not diverted in any way. The school buses must be well maintained so that children in rural areas have reliable transportation. Rep. Callton posts perfect voting record during first term in office As the Michigan Legislature begins a new year in Lansing, State Rep. Mike Callton is among a distinguished group of lawmakers with a perfect voting record. Official vote counts confirm that Callton, R-Nashville, did not miss any of the 914 roll-call votes taken by the Michigan House during 2012. Callton, who also posted a perfect voting record in 2011, completed his entire first term as a lawmaker without missing a single vote. “Being there every day that we’re in session to represent the concerns of this district is very important,” Callton said. Among the accomplishments of the House last year were early passage of a balanced state budget and reforms to improve the quality of life for Michigan’s veterans. “I look forward to achieving another perfect voting record in my second term, as well as putting forth a solid effort in 2013 to make Michigan’s economy as healthy as it can possibly be,” Callton said. The 87th House District, which Callton represents, includes all of Barry County and most of Ionia County. Residents may call Callton’s office, 517373-0842 or email mikecallton@house.mi.gov. New tool and die company seeks industrial development district by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Officials from Accurate Machine and Tool Ltd. will ask the Village of Middleville to create an industrial development district leading the way for a possible tax abatement. The Canadian-based tool and die company plans to build a new facility in Middleville at 987 Grand Rapids St. The village council set a public hearing for the industrial development district request during its Feb. 12 council meeting. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the village hall. Accurate Machine and Tool hopes to demolish and existing building on the site and construct its own facility. Owner Peter Bodi said the site could be operational by late summer or early fall. The property is approximately 2.5 acres on the southeast corner of Crane Road and Grand Rapids Street and formerly the site of Dan Valley Excavating. The initial plans are to demolish the westernmost building on the site and construct a 23,000-square-foot metal and glass block building. A second phase, to be done at a time yet to be determined, could expand the facility and demolish a second building on the site. This is the first expansion into the United States by the Canadian company, which has a long-standing relationship with Bradford White Corporation. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury, during the village’s Jan. 22 meeting, said once the industrial development district is established, the company may seek tax abatements for its real and personal properties. She told council members she has not yet seen a tax abatement application, but said it will likely be submitted after the district is established. In other business during the meeting: • Mike Bremer, representing Thornapple Township, was appointed to a four-year term Kiwanis donates dictionaries Dr. Steve Williams of Hastings Kiwanis (left) and Hastings Areas Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings talk to Southeastern third graders about their new dictionaries. The Kiwanis Club goal is to furnish every Hastings third grader with a dictionary to keep as his or her own. The dictionaries contain additional information, such as maps, metric system, periodic table, Roman numerals and more. on the downtown development authority. • Audrey VanStrien was re-appointed to another four-year term on the downtown development authority. • Fleury told council she assisted the City of Wayland with interviewing candidates for a new treasurer. Fleury told council members she thinks it’s a good idea for the neighboring communities to help each other when possible and said she had discussed the cooperation with Middleville Council President Charlie Pullen. Pullen also said he thinks it’s a good idea to be neighborly and help when able, noting that the village of Middleville may someday need the favor in return. • Fleury said the village staff is working to create a database of available retail and office space in the village after getting some inquiries about such space. Once complete, the database will be included on the village and DDA websites. • Fleury said the village received an annual report on the number of people using the Internet services to search utility billings, tax information and make online payments. Even though the service was only offered for a portion of the year, she said it was popular, with more than 600 hits. Fleury said she feels this is a good addition for the site and for the community. • The planning commission will have a public hearing Feb. 5 on the updated master plan. The planning commission has been working to update the plan for several months and has sent the plans to neighboring communities for review. �Page 4 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Mud Creek goes glassy Barry County sees some growth, despite national economic woes Lisa Murray of Woodland was inspired by last week’s photo of dead trees standing sentinel in a frozen pond and sent in this photo of Mud Creek near Coats Grove Road. She took the photo during the last warmup and wanted to share it with the Banner. Saturday evening, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance attracted more than 120 members and guests to its annual meeting held this year at Yarrow Lodge and Golf Club near Bedford. The highlight of the evening was the impressive number of awards and acknowledgments given to many of its members. Awards were given for expanding and growing a business and for the most distinctive destination that puts Barry County “on the map.” There were individual awards for the chamber’s annual member of the year and for the 2012 Athena Award recipients. The awards represent the strong support by members who are willing to give their time to make Barry County a special place. Their support helps our community grow and prosper, despite what’s going on around us. You can go all the way back to the Great Depression to appreciate the history that provides Barry County a strong industrial base and the jobs for thousands of our citizens who gave us a strong economic base. Over the years, the local chamber has worked hard to build on that strong base for local business and industry by acting as a cheerleader of sorts — fostering all kinds of events to make our communities special. But it takes energy, and that came out loud and clear Saturday night as the list of special awards and the nominees was read off during the evening. It’s apparent that the local chamber and Economic Development Alliance is alive and well as shown by a long list of special projects. The organization supported Bradford White by helping the company and local governments with grants for a bridge providing better access to M-37. The chamber and Alliance were instrumental in the location of a Holiday Inn Express, just west of the Hastings city limits, which should open in the summer of 2013. The chamber took on the challenge to hold the area’s first Gus Macker basketball tournament, attracting more than 150 teams and thousands of spectators to downtown Hastings and winning the honor of being the 2012 Gus Macker Rookie of the Year event sponsor. And that’s just to name a few. I was reminded of all these accomplishments when I noticed several of our Barry County Board of Commission representatives in attendance at this year’s annual chamber festivity. It was the county board that in 1999, after months of discussion with a group of citizens, agreed to support an economic development director and our plans for a full-time economic development alliance office. I was among that group of citizens urging the county board to take that leap of faith and I’m the only charter member left who still serves on the Barry County Economic Development Alliance Board. Like my colleagues, I’ve always had a great deal of enthusiasm for economic development. In 2003, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance put a plan together to merge the two offices so that the chamber could utilize the expertise of We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? High on faith At first, this just looks like an old photograph of St. Rose church on South Jefferson Street in Hastings. But look a little closer at the two men at the top of the steeple. Delores Bleam provided this post-card-mounted photo, likely from the early 1900s. The previous church burned in 1909, and the current fieldstone church was finished in 1911. Notice the old-fashioned wheel to the right of the stairs. Can you tell us anything more about this photo or who the two daredevil workers might be? With inset of last week’s photo (blood drive) The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. Last week’s photo a blood drive drew no response. Shirley Kilmer of Woodland recognized a few of the men in the bowling photo from the Jan. 17 Banner, including Sherman Lykins (standing, second from left), Harry Long (standing, far right) and Glendon Pierson (seated third from left). City of Hastings to sell Tangle Town pickets by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Individuals, families, groups and organizations can once again purchase pickets and have the name of their group, organization or loved ones engraved on that picket at Tangle Town, the community-built play structure located in Bob King Park in Hastings. The cost of having a name engraved on a picket is $30 each; all proceeds from the sales will be earmarked for the maintenance of the play structure, which is owned and maintained by the City of Hastings. The city obtained ownership of the structure from the now disbanded local nonprofit organization Hastings Circle of Friends, which raised the funds and organized construction of the community-built play structure. The idea to once again sell pickets to raise funds for the structure’s maintenance was prompted by a letter Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield recently received a letter from a young man from the Grand Rapids area. During the Jan. 14, Hastings City Council meeting, Mansfield said the young man wrote that he had recently visited Hastings and Bob King Park with his girlfriend, who grew up here. He wrote that his girlfriend showed him the fence surrounding the play structure that has the name of many community members engraved on them, including one in memory of her mother, who died when his girlfriend was just seven weeks old. The young man asked if it was possible to have his girlfriend’s name inscribed on a picket. Mansfield and Hastings Community Development Director John Hart worked on a proposal for the picket sales, which Hart presented to the council Monday evening; and the council gave its approval by consensus. Hart told the council that pickets could be produced and sold at no cost to the city through volunteer labor. The Hastings High School construction class taught by Jason Hoefler will work in partnership with Bill Westerveld, owner of Cabinets Plus, to finish a total of 25 new pickets at their shops. Westerveld has said Cabinets Plus will teach the students how to use a router to engrave names on the pickets. The students will then install the pickets on the structure. Hart said when all 25 of the new pickets are sold, they will replace the old non-engraved, pickets and the process will start again until all of the remaining 300 unengraved pickets have been sold. He added that the number of characters will be limited by the maximum number that will fit using a standard-size font based on the engraved pickets that currently exist. “We will need to purchase the wood for the initial 25 pickets, the stain and some paint to color the routered names,” said Hart. “We have the necessary funds for such expenses in a special reserved Tangle Town account. We will put the raised funds back into the account once received to help improve all the park equipment associated with [a] well-used park. “We will run the program throughout the school year and hope to complete 100 yet this year if possible,” he said. Need wedding invitations? Check out the large selection at Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings just north of city limits What do you the Alliance and focus on economic development and reduce the cost of operation for both organizations. Here we are today, nearly 14 years after the Alliance was formed, still growing and still making an impact for Barry County. With most government agencies feeling the effects of tight budgets, it would be easy for commissioners to give up their support of the Economic Development Alliance. Yet, I’m sure they understand that, if the county expects our area to grow and to prosper, they must continue to invest in its future. By supporting the Alliance, they keep the county focused on economic growth and the progress we’ve made since the beginning in 1999. In last week’s Banner, we reported a new company relocating to Battle Creek and bringing more than 700 new jobs to the area. We also reported an expansion project at Denso Manufacturing in Battle Creek that could add another 200 jobs. This didn’t just happen; it was because of the economic development organization Battle Creek Unlimited, which works hard every day to keep Calhoun County a competitive location in the economic development world. If it’s to be, then it’s up to us to maintain a strong economic organization with all the tools necessary to get the job done whenever the opportunity presents itself. In the coming years, Barry County has the potential for additional growth. To make it a reality, though, it will take the continued support of the chamber and of the Economic Development Alliance offices. Economic growth isn’t a part-time job or something that just happens. With growing competition around us, Barry County must continue to support economic development. The kind of community we become will be determined by business and industrial expansion providing good jobs, a stable economy and all kinds of events for our citizens to enjoy. It’s all part of what makes a great community. In a book given to my dad more than 35 years ago by Roman Feldpausch, CEO of the local Felpausch Food Center chain, author Dr. Norman Vincent Peale advised, “Keep the magic of enthusiasm working for you.” Peale went on to say that “It’s pretty hard to break a man whose spirit is hot, but even small things will bust him wide open when his spirit goes cold.” It was obvious Saturday at the annual chamber dinner that our spirit is still hot — even among the many elected officials in attendance. Now it’s up to all of us – elected officials, business and industry representatives and individuals — to keep the pressure on in support of the Chamber and Alliance office if we expect to solve the issues of economic development for all of us. “The lack of enthusiasm works against you,” Peale went on to say, “whereas it’s like magic when working for you.” The power comes from the enthusiasm. We need to keep the light burning. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Last week’s question: Winter’s snow finally arrived this week, but the ‘snowfall drought’ continues. Hastings averages 57.1 inches of snow each winter but, through Tuesday, has received only 9.6 inches this year. Where do you think we will end this season? 83% Less than 25 inches 8% Close to our average of 57.1 inches 8% Above average For this week: Michigan’s state legislators worked a total of 81 days in 2012. Only 10 states to have a full-time legislature. Sen. John Proos, R-St. Joseph, has proposed a 90-day session with legislator pay cut by 75 percent. Should Michigan have a part-time legislature q q Yes No GET MORE LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV More work to do in 2013 To the editor: The U.S. Senate returned to the Capitol this month after a turbulent 2012. In the areas our citizens look to us to address — boosting economic growth and job creation, building a foundation for long-term competitiveness, protecting our environment and our national security — we overcame some major challenges and made some progress in 2012, but delayed many of the tough decisions until 2013. We ended the year with a debate over the fiscal cliff, and while we avoided the potential economic catastrophe of going over the cliff Dec. 31, we only temporarily delayed draconian automatic spending cuts that will kick in early this year if we can’t reach another agreement to avoid them. One way we can bring down the deficit while avoiding those damaging cuts is to close some egregious corporate tax loopholes. Over the past year, I’ve fought for changes to bring down the deficit and make the tax code fairer. For example, we should end the tax loopholes and accounting gimmicks that allow companies to give lucrative stock options to executives and stick Uncle Sam with the tab; that allow companies to avoid taxes by shifting U.S. income to offshore shell corporations; that subsidize companies for moving U.S. jobs offshore; and that allow hedge fund managers to pay a lower tax rate than their staff members. Revenue from closing those loopholes will help us preserve programs that support the aspirations of average families. For example, Congress acted over the summer to avoid a doubling of student-loan rates that would have put college — already a financial strain for most families — even further out of reach. We beat back attempts to reduce the budgets for education, research into groundbreaking technology and life-saving medical treatments. We must continue to fight to preserve these important investments in our people and their future. Of course, for us in Michigan, the continuing renaissance of the domestic auto industry has been vital. Growing auto sales and employment continue to demonstrate the wisdom of the federal investments in preserving this backbone of American manufacturing. Just as important as what’s happening on factory floors today is how we’re preparing for long-term competitiveness. We need to make sure we build the cars of tomorrow as well as those of today. The announcement in December that several of our state’s companies and educational institutions will participate in a federal research consortium developing next-generation vehicle batteries means good jobs for our people now and in the future. And the continued growth of clean energy technologies — not just as sources for energy, but as a growing business for our companies — underlines the strong steps taken by our entrepreneurs, often with federal support, to build for the future. As chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I know how important a strong and innovative industrial base is to our defense. The Defense Authorization Act we passed at the end of the year draws on Michigan’s manufacturing, engineering and technological prowess in a host of ways. And in November, my wife, Barbara, and I attended the keel-laying ceremony for the USS Detroit, one of a new class of Navy vessels built to counter the security threats of the coming decades. Hundreds of Michigan workers will help build the USS Detroit and sister ships at a shipyard in Marinette, Wis., just across the state line from Menominee. That is just the latest chapter in Michigan’s maritime heritage, a heritage inextricably linked to the Great Lakes. In 2012, Congress passed legislation I pushed for that could help improve harbor maintenance. The Senate passed a bill I authored to protect thousands of acres of wilderness at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and though the House did not pass this bill, I’m hopeful we’ll succeed in this Congress. And as co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, I helped lead bipartisan efforts to ensure adequate funding for Great Lakes preservation and restoration, including programs to protect against invasive species such as Asian carp. I just returned from a trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, looking ahead to an important year for our policy in that region. Spending time with the brave men and women of our military is always inspiring. We are on schedule to hand over security responsibility for all of Afghanistan to that nation’s security forces. Serious challenges remain, most notably in helping develop Afghan government institutions that are effective and free of corruption. We face no shortage of challenges entering 2013. I’m optimistic we can meet them. The people we serve expect and deserve it, and our nation’s future demands it. Carl Levin, senior U.S. senator from Michigan Use assault weapons for war To the editor: I was shocked and embarrassed when I saw the Jan. 24 front page of the Banner that read “Middleville Council votes against support of weapons ban.” It seems the council voted against this resolution in response to the many people who showed up at the council meeting. What are these people thinking? Assault weapons have nothing to do with hunting, or personal protection or target shooting. They are military weapons that do not belong in our homes and community. If you want an assault weapon, then join the service so you can use it to practice for war. Jackie Schmitz, Middleville Taxpayers should be priority To the editor: At the last county commissioners meeting a vote was taken (5-2) to spend $24,000 taxpayers’ money to buy the animal shelter a new vehicle. The vehicle it would replace only has 70,000 miles on it. Most vehicles are good for 150,000 to 200,000 miles. We currently budget about $213,000 annually for the animal shelter and we just recently hired an animal shelter director at the cost of $47,000 plus benefits. The animal shelter has about $191,000 in its donation fund. Why wasn’t some of that money used for hiring a director and buying a new vehicle? If the county has extra money to spend, I believe it should be spent on something that benefits people, not animals. Some years ago, the county gave each of the townships $1,000 towards road repairs, I don’t believe the money is given anymore. The county doesn’t have the extra money. If you are not happy with this vote, call your commissioner and complain. The two commissioners who voted “no” were Jim Dull and Joyce Snow. I believe we all like animals, but people come first. Taxpayer, George Culler Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. 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John Proos R-St. Joseph says that if 40 other states can manage with a parttime legislature, then Michigan can to — and at 25 percent of the pay they now receive. “Michigan is one of only 10 states that has some sort of full-time legislative session and we’re really only one of four states that are truly in a full-time session,” Proos told the Detroit Free Press. Michigan’s legislature met for a total of 81 days in 2012 and, from mid-June through the last week of November, it was in session for only 10 days. This year’s House of Representatives calendar calls for one day of work in each of July and August along with two-week breaks in the spring, in November and in December. Under that kind of planning, Proos sees no reason why the legislature cannot get its work done in 90 days — maximum. Proos introduced a Senate bill that would put a 90-day work session up to the decision of voters. His colleague in the House, Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, says he’ll introduce a similar bill and up the ante — a 75 percent salary cut from the current $71,685 that representatives earn now. Pundits caution against any hope for action. Past ballot referendums failed to even get enough petition signatures to put the question up for a vote. Action by the legislature would be even less likely given that legislators would have no incentive to take a 75 percent pay cut. DNR making changes to Master Angler program The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that effective Jan. 1, 2013, multiple changes have been made to the state’s Master Angler program. This program recognizes large fish caught by recreational anglers and has been in place since 1973. To determine whether changes were necessary for the Master Angler program, the DNR’s Fisheries Division reviewed entries from the past five years and determined the minimum entry weight and length needed to be updated for several species, including Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown trout, bullhead, channel catfish, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, crappie, freshwater drum, muskellunge, rainbow trout, rock bass and smallmouth bass. The changes to the entry criteria were based on the number of entries received for individual species from the past five years, as well as environmental changes over the past several decades that have impacted fish growth in Michigan. As a result the entry criteria for some fish have been increased while others were decreased. “The last five years have proven that catching certain species of fish of larger size in Michigan has become more of an everyday occurrence,” said DNR fisheries biologist Tom Goniea. “Updating the Master Angler criteria ensures that recognition goes to those who catch fish that truly are notable.” In addition to the minimum entry criteria, multiple changes were made to the submission procedures for both “catch and-immediate-release” and “catch and keep” categories. Also, black and white photos will no longer be accepted; all photos must be in color. All changes are highlighted in yellow on the new 2013 Master Angler entry application, available online at www.michigan.gov/masterangler, at any of the DNR’s Operations Service Centers, or by calling 517-373-1280. Michigan National Guard supports lifting ban on women in combat roles Maj. Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais, the adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard and the director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, supports the Pentagon’s decision to clear women for combat roles in the U.S. military. “Michigan women have already served in combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Vadnais said. “Expansion to allow women into ground combat units really comes as no surprise. We remain standards-driven organization; the best-qualified and most capable people will successfully accomplish our missions, regardless of gender. The policy move opens up additional options for service women and provides official recognition for those serving in some of the most dangerous positions protecting our nation.” Women are currently excluded from only eight military specialties in the Michigan Army National Guard. Approximately 3,000 female soldiers have deployed since Sept. 11, 2011. Nearly 1,000 Michigan National Guard soldiers and airmen are scheduled to deploy in contingency operation in the coming year. In a Pentagon news conference last week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin E. Dempsey announced the decision to lift the ban on women serving in combat and said woman are integral to the military’s success, noting their demonstrated willingness to fight and die in combat in order to defend and protect American freedom. The Michigan National Guard stands ready to make any and all changes necessary in accordance with Department of Defense initiatives, said Vadnais. Bi-annual moose survey hampered by weather conditions significantly hampered efforts by the Department of Natural Resources to conduct its bi-annual moose population survey in the Upper Peninsula, according to a Jan. 25 press release from the DNR’s Wildlife Division staff. The aerial survey is conducted from fixedwing aircraft every other January. Survey crews fly over prime moose range in Baraga, Iron and Marquette counties and count moose sighted on the ground — which in typical winter conditions stand out in contrast to the white snow. “For much of January, most of the survey area did not have sufficient snow cover to allow us to effectively spot moose from the air,” said DNR wildlife biologist Bill Scullon. “Once we did get some snow, the air temperatures and wind speeds were too extreme to allow for safe operation of our aircraft. We are now hoping for more moderate weather so we can get up in the air and take advantage of the recent snowfall before the survey period ends.” When the aerial moose survey was first designed in 1997 as a method of monitoring the state’s moose population, the month of January was chosen as the most desirable survey period, since survey trials found it to be the most successful time of year to sight moose from the air. “Adding unknown variables into the equation by surveying the moose population too far outside of the established survey period would make it difficult to accurately compare the results to previous estimates,” said DNR wildlife researcher Dean Beyer. “Having reliable estimates of moose abundance is essential to making sound management decisions, including discussions about a possible harvest season.” Approximately 20 percent of the survey was completed in early January before record high temperatures resulted in a loss of snow cover. “We have staff and multiple aircraft ready to go for a maximum effort,” Scullon said. “We remain cautiously optimistic that we may be able to complete the survey this year, but if weather conditions prevent that from happening, plans will be discussed to re-survey the area in 2014.” For more information about the state’s moose population and the bi-annual aerial survey, visit www.michigan.gov/moose. 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Know Your Legislators: Newborn Babies Bryce Robert Alan, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 20, 2013 at 5:45 a.m. to Amber and Shane Hickey of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Breslin Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. to Fred and Laura Jiles of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Jaxson James, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 9, 2013 at 6:22 a.m. to Brittany Fender and Jesse Eye of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Savanna Lili Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 15, 2013 at 6:53 a.m. to Lisa Simon of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. �Page 6 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77575755 Worship Together Area Obituaries ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Feb. 3 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 3 - Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m.; High School Youth Group 6 p.m. Feb. 4 - Women of Faith Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 - Worship Committee 7 p.m.; Brothers of Grace 7 p.m. Feb. 6 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; God’s Children & Little Angels 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 - Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.; Stewardship Committee 6 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Helen R. Stewart HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes R. Keith Sage Kenneth D. Miller 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 R. Keith Sage, age 89, died January 27, 2013 at Railside Living Center, Byron Center. Keith was born on September 12, 1923 to M. Burr Sage and Leona Will Sage, Battle Creek. He graduated in 1942 from Hastings High School. He worked as a stock mover at the E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings before entering the service on January 9, 1943 at Camp Robertson, Little Rock, AK. He served in the U.S. Army in the 295th Ordinance Motor Mechanics Co. in the Battle of the Ruhr Pocket and crossing the Rhine River. He was honorably discharged at Camp Gruber, OK, November 21, 1945 with the rank of Technician Fifth Grade. He attended the Veterans Vocational School at Pine Lake, Delton, where he trained as a draftsman. He was a senior designer for the E.W. Bliss for 36 years, retiring March 1981. Keith was a volunteer fireman for the Hastings Fire Department and received a special tribute from the State of Michigan and the city of Hastings for 45 years of exemplary service. Keith was assistant fire chief under Edward Tudor for six years. Keith is a life member of Hastings Masonic Lodge #52 and a past master. Keith enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years, and also liked to dance with the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club and served as president. He was on the Hastings High School Alumni board for many years. Keith enjoyed woodworking in his basement workshop, making end tables, hall trees, bread boards, music boxes, knife holders, rocking horses, and clocks. He made a lamp from a fire hose nozzle and wired the original fire alarm that had been used many years by the Hastings Fire Department. He donated both back to the department as antiques. Keith loved the Hastings Fire Department and the men he worked with. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, M. Burr Sage and Leona Sage Kelley and his brother, Jack Sage and stepfather, Jess Kelley. Keith is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Elsie (Edwards), of 69 years; daughters, Cindy (Rand) Winters, Alto, Lola Tyler, Delton, Joyce Sage, Hastings, Jackie (Harry) Barwin, Byron Center, Janice (Doug) Mascho, Stanton; grandchildren, Todd (Angie) Sattler, Renae Sattler, Grace Marvin, Laura Marvin and Rebecca Barwin; two great grandsons, Kolby and Wyatt Sattler; sister, Phyllis Kelley Settles, Georgia, and brother, Richard (Carolyn) Kelly, Marshall; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Todd Clark officiated the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, the Hastings Fire Department or Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. A private burial took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. KALAMAZOO, MI - Helen Rodey Stewart, age 88, of Kalamazoo,passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013. Helen was born in Montclair, NJ on April 2, 1924, the daughter of Bernard and Mildred (Halsey) Rodey. In her youth, she summered on Long Island, where she was the 11th generation of the founders of Southampton, NY. During the summer of 1942, after graduating from Montclair High School, she worked for Star Electric on an assembly line, wiring armatures for the war effort. She attended Mt. Holyoke College from 1942-1944, where she was fourth-generation. She continued her education at New Jersey State Teacher’s College and graduated later from the University of Kentucky, in 1962, where she was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta, the National Historical Honor Society. In 1946, she married Robert Judge Stewart, Jr., who had served as a Marine Corp divebomber pilot in the Pacific, during WWII. He preceded her in death in 1968. She held many volunteer positions during her life: Red Cross nurse’s aide and blood bank coordinator, Great Book’s Club leader, Friendly Visitor for the Courts, and in later years, served with Planned Parenthood. Helen worked as a substitute teacher for both the Portage, Michigan and Weston, Connecticut Public School Systems. She was also a social worker and Recipient Rights representative at the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital, formally retiring in 1984. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Robert C. (Mary) Stewart of Winfield, IL; Charlotte S. (Gary) McKee of Hastings; and Winifred S. (Maurice) Kurtz of Portage. Also surviving are four beloved grandchildren, Emily Stewart/Luis Caldera of Escondido, CA; Robert J. Stewart of Ft. Worth, TX; Sherry L. Kurtz of Washington, D.C.; Christine (Matthew) Martin of Byron Center, and two great-grandchildren; Grant Martin and Conner Caldera. Helen is survived by her sister, Florence (Richard) Steele of Stratford, CT, and was preceded in death by another sister, Lyllis McVey. Her biggest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and all the dear friends she made in her many moves around the country. She loved to read, write, travel, and spend time on her computer. As per Helen’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering for her family and friends will be held at a later date. Her cremations will be interred in the family plot in Bridgehampton, Long Island, NY. Helen J. (Will) Green NASHVILLE, MI - Helen J. (Will) Green, age 91, of Nashville, passed away January 28, 2013, in Perry. She was born April 14, 1921, in Kalamo, MI the daughter of Burl H. and Celia B. (Curtis) Will. She graduated from Hastings High School. She was married to Marshall E. Green for 58 years. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Burl H. and Celia B. Will; husband, Marshall E. Green; granddaughter, Debra Lynn Green; sisters, Grace (Robert) Howell, Barbara (Merle) Scott, Georgia (Paul) Otis; brothers, John (Thelma) Will and Neil Will. She is survived by her son, Marshall B. (Nancy) Green of Dacula, GA; daughters, Judy (Bernie) Deyarmond of Bath, Sandra (Joe) Bailey of Sterling Heights; four grandchildren,three stepgrandsons, nine great grandchildren, and five stepgranddaughters; sisters, Mildred (Duane) Jarman and Joyce (Dewey) Criddle and brother, Neil (JoAnn) Will. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to Olive Branch Senior Assisted Living 521 First St. Perry, MI 48872 or McLaren Home Care & Hospice 2316 S. Cedar St. Lansing, MI 48910 HASTINGS, MI - Kenneth D. Miller of Hastings passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Thornapple Manor, age 86. Kenneth was a longtime businessman and owner of Miller Real Estate from 1964-1988 in Hastings. He was born on April 1, 1926 in Assyria Township to Clifton and Edith (Smith) Miller. Following graduation from Hastings High School in June of 1944, he then went on to enlist in the Army Air Corp in Battle Creek in March of 1944. He served as a B-17 armour gunner in World War II until June of 1946. Upon his return, he attended business college in Battle Creek. He became a licensed real estate salesman. He was a staff manager with Metropolitan Life Insurance for 14 years in Battle Creek and was president of Battle Creek Life Underwriters Assoc., 1950-1964. He returned to Hastings in 1964 to enter Miller Real Estate with his father and became a broker in 1965. He was a charter member of the Barry Eaton Board of Realtors and was elected president in 1973. He was also chosen as Realtor of the Year in 1973 and again in 1984. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and served as a deacon, elder and was on the board of trustees for the church, member of the Hastings City Planning Commission from 1970 to 1984 and also served as a councilman for the First Ward of Hastings. Kenneth was an active member in both the Lions and Kiwanis Club of Hastings, acting as the Kiwanis Club president in 1970-71 and served as Distinguished Lt. Governor of the Michigan District in 1976. He was a past president of the Hastings YMCA and a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner and a 32 year member of American Legion Post 45. In 1947 he married Ruth (Zimmer) Marble, who was born in Muskegon and was the daughter of Percival Zimmer of Holland and Florence (Carlyon) Marble. Together Ken and Ruth had three sons, Stephen, David and Jeffrey. Kenneth retired from real estate in 1990 and sold Miller Real Estate. Kenneth has been widowed since December of 1992. He had been a faithful caregiver to both his parents and to Florence Marble for the past several years. His close friend and companion in recent years had been Jean Crittendon. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Stephen Duane Miller, David Wesley Miller, Jeffrey Owen Miller and has remained close to his 11 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Kenneth’s name to the Hastings Public Library. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, February 1 at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the church with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison officiating. Military honors offered by enlisted personnel and American Legion Post 45. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with Kenneth’s family at www.lauerfh.com. FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Carolyn Campbell Nunnally ROBERTSDALE, AL - Carolyn Campbell Nunnally, daughter of Melvin and Thelma Campbell, age 75, a native of Hastings, MI and a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Terry Guidet of Robertsdale, AL, Kevin Guidet of Hastings, Randy Nunnally of Robertsdale, AL; daughter, Vicki Guidet of Summerdale, AL; sisters, Merna Leigh of SC, Yvonne Smith of Sweetwater, TN; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment were held in Memory Gardens of Fairhope, Saturday, January 26, 2013. Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532; (251) 990-7775. www.wolfefuneralhomes.com. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 7 JoAnn Marie Terpening HASTINGS, MI - JoAnn Marie Terpening, age 74, of Hastings, passed away January 25, 2013 at Magnum Care of Hastings. She was born November 12, 1938 in Baltimore TownshipM the daughter of Lloyd R. (Pat) and Dora M. (Gardner) Terpening. JoAnn attended Macomber Country School. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1956. She went on to attend the school of nursing, graduating in 1958 with an LPN (licensed practical nurse) degree. JoAnn worked at Battle Creek Community Hospital from 1958 to 1960. She then was employed by Pennock Hospital of Hastings, where she retired after 44 years of service in 2004. JoAnn was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies. She was an artist and loved to paint landscapes and animals. JoAnn’s passion was knitting and crocheting afghans, baby blanket and hats and mittens for many people. She made potholders and sold them at the nursing home. JoAnn also loved feeding birds, squirrels, wild turkeys and numerous deer that found refuge in her back yard. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd (Pat) and Dora Terpening; baby sister, Jean Terpening; baby brother, Richard Terpening. JoAnn is survived by her brother, Jerry (Judy) Terpening of Charlotte; aunt, Mary Terpening of Hastings; two nephews, two nieces and many special cousins. A funeral service was be held Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the Charlotte Free Methodist Church in Charlotte. Pastor Rob Schneider officiated the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Humane Society, P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058 or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Ramona Faye Busson Ula Marie Straube HASTINGS, MI - Ula Marie Straube, age 67, of Hastings passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with MS. Ula was born in Hastings, January 11, 1946. She was the daughter of Gerald Edward and Helen (Depriester),Tebo. Ula worked hard in her life as a sales associate for Bosley Pharmacy, housewife, and mother. She loved to play tennis, ice skate, and spend time with all of her friends and family. Ula Straube is survived by her husband of 49 years, Peter J. Straube; children, Jon and Lori Straube, Justin and Ines Straube; grandchildren, Tyler Straube, Kristen, Mike, Bailee, and Cameron Weedall, Kali and Trista Straube; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Gordon Hammond; nieces, Suzie and Cindy,; nephews, Bruce, Scott, and Andy. She was an incredible person with the largest heart. She enjoyed sitting in her chair watching birds at the feeder, sitting on her deck overlooking the lake, or laughing at the new things her grand kids would do next. She was a very strong, loving individual who would do what she could for anyone, and she will be missed, but never forgotten. At her request there will be no funeral or visitation. A Celebration of Life for immediate friends and family will be at a date to be determined later. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with Ula’s family at www.lauerfh.com. FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Avoid pitfalls when handling a traffic ticket If not handled properly, a simple traffic ticket can result in hundreds of dollars of late fees and potentially even a warrant for arrest. This article will tell you what your rights are when you get a traffic ticket and how to quickly and easily handle a ticket. First you should read both the front and back of the ticket. The front of the ticket has information including your name and address and information about the citation you are receiving. The back tells you what you need to do and when your deadlines are. You have 14 days from when you receive the ticket to decide what you want to do. If you fail to respond to a ticket within 14 days, the ticket is considered admitted, fines will be assessed, entered into the system and a warrant for your arrest for unpaid fines may be issued. If you are pulled over again for another violation or otherwise come into contact with law enforcement, the officer can arrest you. Additionally, if you fail to pay a ticket, the Secretary of State may revoke your license or make it invalid. If you accidentally miss the 14-day time period, go to the district court office or call immediately and make the payment and the warrant will be dismissed. When you receive a traffic ticket, you have three options. You can pay the ticket, you can pay the ticket with an explanation or you can fight the ticket. The first option is to admit responsibility and pay the ticket. (Payment options are included at the end of this article.) This is the easiest and most common option. You must pay the fine and the Secretary of State will assess any points or other license sanctions. The second option is to admit responsibility for the violation and send a letter, with the payment, explaining why you committed the violation. After reviewing your letter of explanation, the magistrate can reduce the ticket based on your explanation of why the violation occurred. However, a reduction of the fines is rarely granted. Usually, a valid excuse or explanation for why you committed the violation is taken into consideration by the police officer before he or she issues the traffic ticket. This option has the same consequences as the first option and does not remove the ticket or any points or licensing sanctions issued by the Secretary of State. The third option is to fight the ticket and request a hearing. This option should only be chosen if you believe that you did not commit the traffic violation and should not have received a ticket. You can choose either an informal or a formal hearing. The more common choice is the informal hearing. An informal hearing is heard by the magistrate. The parties involved are you and the ticketing officer. Attorneys are not allowed. You are given a chance to tell your side of the story and offer proof that you did not commit the violation, and the officer is given the chance to prove that you did commit the violation. The magistrate will make a decision whether to dismiss the ticket. After an informal hearing, you are given seven days to file an appeal and have the case heard at a formal hearing by the judge. Formal hearings are similar, except they are conducted before a judge, and a prosecutor will be at the hearing representing the police officer. The court has several payment options available: pay in person at the Barry County District Court; by mail with a money order; or by credit card in person, by phone, or online at www.barrycounty.org (by selecting the “pay now” option for district court.) So, don’t let something as small as a speeding ticket turn into an arrest or a license suspension. It is important to pay your ticket, write a letter or request a hearing within 14 days. For further inquiries on this process, consult with an attorney at www.michiganlegalhelp.com. This column is not intended to be legal advice. Suggestions for future columns may be sent to fromthebench@barryco.org. HASTINGS, MI - Theodore James (TJ) Heath, Jr., age 21, of Hastings, passed away January 28, 2013 in Grand Rapids. He was born January 23, 1992 in Hastings, the son of Theodore James and Diana Jean (Lydy) Heath. TJ attended Hastings Area Schools until his sophomore year. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 2010. He worked as a cook at the Old Dog Tavern in Kalamazoo and most recently started a job in a factory. TJ really enjoyed cooking, drawing and playing video games. He was also an animal lover. TJ was preceded in death by cousins, Tara Heath, Nolan Heath and Mark Heath. TJ is survived by his parents, Theodore James and Diana (Lydy) Heath; brother, Travis John Heath; faithful dog, Sally; greatgrandma, Reba Lydy; grandparents, Irene Heath, Newell Heath, Molly Heath, Mike and Rebeca Lydy, Charlie and Jean Steeby; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon with the memorial service beginning at noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Control Shelter, P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058 Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Hastings Public Library News Thursday, Jan. 31 — Movie Memories enjoys “Auntie Mame” starring Rosalind Russell and Forrest Tucker, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 — preschool story time listens to stories about pigs, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 — VITA tax counseling, 9 to 12:30 p.m. (registration required); Lego Club works on a “Welcome to Legoland,” noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 — computer class invites patrons to “meet the computer,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 — toddler story time enjoys stories about Valentine’s Day, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 — 1st to 3rd Club dives into whales, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.; the Library Book Club discusses Shelter by Francis Greenslade, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. 2013 brings different challenges, opportunities for city, county Theodore James (TJ) Heath, Jr. HASTINGS, MI - Ramona Faye Busson, age 80, of Hastings, passed away January 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 7, 1932 in Orangeville, the daughter of Erbin and Agnes (Hofbauer) Newman. Ramona spent her working years as a housewife, working on their family farm as well as cleaning local doctors and dentists offices. Ramona married Paul F. Busson on February 4, 1966. They moved to Hastings in 1969 from Toledo, OH. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino, playing bingo and traveling up North. Ramona was the center of the family and she loved caring for her family and spending time with the grandchildren. Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Busson; daughter, Patricia Miller; brothers, Donald Newman, Bill Newman, Howard Newman, Vernon Newman and sister, Esther Jones. Ramona is survived by her sister, Leonarda Rapp of Hastings; granddaughter, LeeAnn Miller (Robert Busson, Jr.) of Hastings; great grandchildren, Jackson and Jasper; special nieces, Darlene Weslow, Kathy Chase and Bonnie Rapp, all of Hastings; and many loving family members in Toledo, OH. Ramona was loved by all that knew her and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 31 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings. Pastor Amy Luckey will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Frank Campbell Craig Stolsonburg As the first month of the new year comes to a close, the thoughts of many are still directed to what 2013 will bring. Over the next few weeks, Banner staff will talk with community leaders to gauge their perceptions on how Barry County will be affected by the new year. This week, we focus on the outlook for the city and for the county with Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair Craig Stolsonburg. Familiarity may be the only common perspective for community leaders Frank Campbell, mayor of Hastings, and Craig Stolsonburg, chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners — but from opposite ends of the spectrum. Campbell is making a repeat appearance as mayor, having been appointed Nov. 19 to fill the remaining term of the late Bob May. Campbell leads a council of members with whom he once served during his 26 years as a council member and mayor. Stolsonburg moves into a second term as chair of the county board, but this year finds that four members of the seven-commissioner board are all newly elected. “It’s going to be just bringing everybody up to speed and keeping on the pulse of what’s going on,” says Stolsonburg of, perhaps, his greatest challenge. “I had some really strong leaders on the commission the past few years, and I don’t have that now. I’m going to have to drive the conversation more than I have in the past.” Fortunately, Stolsonburg points out, the budget has been carefully managed and balanced the past few years. Because he expects revenues to be flat, one of the board’s first financial challenges will be to gauge the effect of the personal property tax elimination that, he says, will surely “take a hit out of us.” Due to the dominant majority of representatives being first-time commissioners, Stolsonburg also expects that past contentious issues may be revisited, including the time of sale or transfer regulation and the hotly discussed agricultural preservation board. “There are two members on that board who are always pushing for the county to fund a portion, paying for development rights, and I don’t see that happening,” says Stolsonburg. “I think they saw the Kent County board allocate funds for that purpose three years ago and an opportunity for our board to do the same thing, but development is just not a big thing right now.” By appointing Vice Chair Ben Geiger and new commissioner Jim Dull as board liaisons to the Barry/Eaton Health Board, Stolsonburg also expects a smoother resolution of issues that may come before the board. Stolsonburg is well aware that it will be a careful balancing act, especially given another key dynamic: the reduction due to redistricting of the board from eight members to seven. “It really is a different dynamic,” he observes, “and it will also make me a swing vote in a lot of cases because I don’t think there’s going to be a whole lot of broad consensus on a lot of issues. “I’m trying to educate them on procedures. I can certainly understand people out there who don’t like term limits because this is like reinventing the wheel all over again.” Campbell will not need to do much reinventing as leader of the city council — he and his group have about seen it all, and the biggest challenge will not be a new one. “The number one challenge is, naturally, finances — it’s the way of government,” says Campbell. “With the elimination of the personal property tax and everything else that is happening, we don’t know just yet how that is going to affect the City of Hastings. “The challenge is how to proceed and keep the services for our citizens while keeping our employees working. But, I am confident in our management team; they do a good job.” Campbell pointed out goals that will be reached this year: construction of the hotel on M-37 west of town, brought to fruition by the Joint Planning Alliance, Hastings Charter Township, Rutland Charter Township, and Barry County; the construction of Phase II of the Hastings River Trail, which will extend the trail system west to the city limits; construction of the spray plaza on the northwest corner of Church and State streets, paid for in large part by donations from local businesses, organizations and individuals; improvement to the 1st Ward skatepark with a $15,000 donation from a Grand Rapids business man; rehabilitation of up to 20 homes in the 2nd Ward with Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant funds, and volunteer labor; completion of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s reconstruction of Green Street from South Broadway to South Hanover Street; reconstruction of South Hanover Street to M-79 is now slated for 2014; and improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. “I think in another three to four years the [Hastings/Barry County] airport will be selfsufficient, adds Campbell. “We also have some local road projects. I’d like to see some improvements to the lighting downtown, and a memorial plaque to Bob May by the tree next to the garage. He loved that Christmas tree, and maybe a bench down by the River Walk.” Events on tap for the City of Hastings include the return of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the summer and the first Barry-Roubaix bicycle race in March. “We’ve come a long way, and we got a lot to look forward to,” says Campbell. �Page 8 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Soup’s on at Central United Methodist Church fellowship hall tonight, with serving from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This follows respite care and child care. All guests are welcome. Friday, Feb. 1, the Freight House will be the site of a chili supper, an annual event sponsored by the local historical society, with a variety of chili, breads and desserts. Donations are welcome. Visitors can see many of the quilts that were featured during the weekend open house. The quilt show Saturday and Sunday had some unusual quilts displayed. One clever quilt had been made from a child’s sleeping bag. There were several pieced quilts. One unusual quilt was made for the ardent MSU fan with a big block “S” in the center. There were quilts old and new. The centerpiece was the new signature quilt made by the community’s professional quilters with each of the 63 blocks embroidered with names of donors who had paid a nominal fee to be included. This is to be hung permanently in the lobby for all to see. Ladies from Central United Methodist Church had two craft days Friday and Saturday with the planning and lunch provided by Andrea Gentner. Each brought her own project, so there was quilting, initial preparations for a quilt, embroidery on quilt blocks, potholders, Valentine designs, intricate ring holders and more. A scrapbooking demonstration was given Saturday afternoon. The bitter cold of last week was a favorite topic of conversation all week. Then came the big change with melting, rain and then more rain and freezing. Sunday late afternoon brought icy conditions for driving with lots of window scraping necessary. Lakewood schools were canceled Monday and Tuesday because of fog. Driveways were slushy. By Tuesday the snow had melted and lawns were filled with water puddles or sometimes small lakes. Sump pumps were working overtime. The annual Lions Club pancake dinner Saturday was well attended. The boys’ high school basketball team served as waiters and did a fine job. It was a good time to see neighbors and friends. The Ionia County Historical Society has announced its schedule for free movies at the Ionia Theater each Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 7, the film will be on the Statue of Liberty; Feb. 14, the British Isle; Feb. 21, Germany; Feb. 28, trip to Alaska. Ionia County libraries are back with their “On the Same Page” program. This year’s selection is still Alice, a story of one woman’s descent into Alzheimer’s. Multiple copies are available at the Lake Odessa Community Library for loan during this winter program. Lady Vikings state title celebrated at state Capitol EDWARD JONES Avoid becoming a ‘Groundhog Day’ investor Groundhog Day is almost here. For most of its history — which, according to some reports, dates back to the first celebration in 1886 or 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pa. — Groundhog Day held little significance for most Americans. But that changed in 1993 with the release of the movie Groundhog Day, in which a semi-embittered meteorologist, played by Bill Murray, is forced to relive the same day over and over again. He repeatedly makes poor choices, until he finally learns from his mistakes and is granted the ability to move on with his life. Since the movie came out, the term “Groundhog Day” is often used to refer to a situation in which someone repeats the same mistakes. It’s a phenomenon that happens in many walks of life — including investing. So, how can you avoid becoming a “Groundhog Day” investor? Here are some suggestions: • Don’t chase after “hot investments.” Many investors make this same mistake over and over — they hear about a “hot” investment from a friend, relative or television commentator, and they buy it. Too often, though, by the time they purchase this investment, it’s already cooling down. Even more importantly, it just might not be suitable for them. So instead of pursuing “hot” choices, pick those investments that are appropriate for your needs, goals and risk tolerance. • Don’t over-analyze short-term price fluctuations. Some investors check their portfolios' performance every day, or even several times a day. But if you’re constantly evaluating how your investments are doing over short intervals, you may be tempted to make unwise decisions in response to sudden drops or jumps. You can get a good sense of the progress you’re making toward your goals by checking your portfolio once a month. • Don’t let fear and greed drive your choices. “Buy low and sell high” is the classic piece of investment advice. But too many investors only buy investments when they’re on the rise and sell them when they’re falling. In other words, they’re doing the opposite of “buy low and sell high” — and they’re being driven by fear and greed. Keep these emotions out of your investment strategy, and you’ll help yourself greatly. • Don’t maintain unrealistic expectations. Some people consistently put off investing until “later,” figuring they can always catch up by putting away more money during their peak earning years. Don’t make that mistake. To achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need to invest early and keep investing, rather than wait for a time in your life when you may suddenly have more money “freed up” for investment purposes. Also, don’t anticipate that you’ll steadily earn a good rate of return on your investments. Although the financial markets have trended up in the long term, we’ve seen many down markets that have lasted for a year or longer. Factor in these fluctuations when estimating the rate of return you’ll need to achieve your goals. For these types of calculations, you may want to work with an experienced financial professional. These and other “Groundhog Day”-type investment mistakes can be costly. But you can avoid them if you maintain a solid investment strategy, if you’ve got patience and perseverance — and if you stay focused on the long-term horizon. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 33.70 +.55 AT&T 34.68 +1.07 BP PLC 45.21 +1.47 CMS Energy Corp 25.55 +.16 Coca-Cola Co 37.42 +.29 Eaton 57.54 +.56 Family Dollar Stores 57.66 -.76 Fifth Third Bancorp 16.27 -.23 Flowserve CP 156.95 -.13 Ford Motor Co. 13.14 -1.03 General Mills 41.97 +.48 General Motors 28.45 -.18 Intel Corp. 21.28 +.11 Kellogg Co. 58.82 +.63 McDonald’s Corp 94.92 +1.97 Pfizer Inc. 27.70 +1.02 Perrigo Co. 99.25 -4.96 Ralcorp 32.30 Sears Holding 47.39 +1.58 Spartan Motors 5.60 -.02 Spartan Stores 16.01 +.06 Stryker 63.80 +2.09 TCF Financial 13.06 -.13 Walmart Stores 69.89 +.31 Gold $1,663.15 +29.00 Silver $31.39 -.83 Dow Jones Average 13,954 +242 Volume on NYSE 676M +25M Caledonia man sinks pickup truck in Podunk Lake Members of the Lakewood High School girls volleyball team stop for a photo while visiting the state capitol Thursday. Pictured are (front row, from left) Coach Kellie Rowland, manager Katelynn Kietzman, manager Rebecca Kutch, manager Gabie Shellenbarger, Taylor VantLand, Madison Neustifter, manager Kayla Sauers, manager Patsy Morris, State Rep. Mike Callton, (middle) Gracie Shellenbarger, Karly Morris, Beth Tingley, Jordan Kietzman, Brooke Wieland, manager Alivia Benedict, (back) Sunshine Young, Charlie Smith, Emily Kutch, Olivia Davis, Taylor Shook and Vanessa Reynhout. The Class B State Champion Lakewood High School volleyball team was honored at the state capitol Thursday, where legislators helped the Vikings celebrate their big win. State Rep. Mike Callton said he was proud to welcome the student athletes to Lansing, where they enjoyed a tour of the capitol and were recognized by all of the lawmakers pres- Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 77575637 77575877 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION ent in the house and senate chambers during session. “It was my pleasure to acknowledge this group of outstanding student athletes for their excellence on the volleyball court and in the classroom,” said Callton, R-Nashville. “These young women have shown remarkable dedication and a strong work ethic all of the Lakewood community can be proud of.” The Lakewood High School champions made the trip to Lansing with head coach Kellie Rowland, where they were presented with a tribute signed by Callton and Gov. Rick Snyder. The Vikings won the title in November by beating North Branch in the Class B state finals. This Barry County Sheriff’s Department photo shows truck tracks leading through the yard and out onto Podunk Lake. The hole through which a 1992 pickup truck sank had frozen over. A man called the Sheriff’s office Jan. 28 to report the possibility of a truck going through the ice on Podunk Lake. The caller said the truck sank Jan. 25, and no one had reported the incident. The man told deputies he had talked with a co-worker who said two people escaped the truck before it went under. He said tracks were visible through a lawn at Loehrs Landing and then out onto the ice. The man refused to reveal his source to deputies. At the scene, deputies noted the tracks led about 100 yards out onto the lake and disappeared. A large hole in the ice may have frozen over, they reported. After reviewing the available information, an emergency dive team was not dispatched. Deputies continued to question the caller and finally were able to determine the name of the truck’s passenger, who supplied the driver’s identity. The passenger also said the two had not been drinking before the accident. He told deputies they did not report the incident because they were simply going to pull the truck out in the spring. According to the passenger, the 51-yearold Caledonia driver, was out of town working. He also said the truck was a 1992 burgundy Dodge Dakota 4x4. When the Caledonia driver was contacted, he reportedly questioned why he needed to report the accident. The case is open pending the return of driver to Michigan. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS DOWNTOWN SPRAY PLAZA DEVELOPMENT Sealed bids for construction of the Downtown Spray Plaza will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 9:00 AM on Monday, February 18, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. The Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary to complete the following: grading, masonry, concrete paving, electrical, plumbing, cast-in-place concrete, brick pavers, landscaping, irrigation, storm and sanitary sewers, site furnishings, and the construction of a 400 square foot restroom building. Complete plans and specifications are available and may be obtained from the Landscape Architect electronically at no charge. Contact VIRIDIS Design Group at (616) 375-0945 or trevor@virdg.com. A hard copy set of the plans and specifications will be available for review at Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-2468 after January 31, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. A bid bond or a certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal will be required. No bidder may withdraw its proposal for a period of 45 days after the actual date of opening. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the Owner and any Bidder or Bidders. Perspective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors will also be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All questions regarding this bid proposal must be directed to the Landscape Architect, VIRIDIS Design Group, 1430 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 05, Grand Rapids, Michigan 490505. Telephone: (616) 375-0945, trevor@virdg.com. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid – Downtown Spray Plaza Development”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77575849 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 9 Publisher recalled his early days in Hastings (part 1) Marshall Lannis Cook was born Aug. 12, 1858, the son of David R. and Martha Cook. He was a long-time publisher of the Hastings Banner, along with his younger brother William R. Cook. The following recollection “My Early Days in Hastings, Michigan,” was printed in the Banner in 1919. He was 61 at the time, but his life was far from over. He lived another 36 years, dying March 17, 1955. Marshall and many other members of the Cook family are buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. by M. L. Cook I was born in Barry County and my home has always been within its borders, 55 of my 60 years in Hastings. I have had some opportunity to note the wonderful changes that have taken place in the surroundings and home life of their people. When I began to observe such things, Barry County was far from an unbroken wilderness. Probably half its area was still virgin forest. Log houses were common. Oxteams were numerous. Wooded areas of considerable extent were plentiful. The larger wild animals had disappeared, but small game was abundant. I can recall seeing the skies darkened with immense flocks of pigeons on their migrations to or from their nesting places in the north woods. Wild ducks and geese — occasionally wild turkeys — rewarded the hunter’s quest for game in the fall. And you should have seen the squirrels sometimes — the fox, the gray and black — seeking nuts in the autumn. I well remember witnessing a hunter, in just a few minutes, shooting nine black squirrels from a single tree close to one of the main traveled roads within a mile of this city. When my father started to clear the underbrush for the home which he later erected on West Green Street in what was then woods, he was startled by the whir of the wings of a frightened partridge, and a little later discovered a whippoorwill’s nest within six feet of what was afterward the front wall of the house he built, where Keller Stem now resides. [The red brick Italianate home at 901 W. Green St. has been called the Cook/Robbe home.] I spent the long summer vacations, when a boy, at my grandfather’s farm home in the township of Prairieville. We had to go four miles to get the mail at the Prairieville post office. The stage came once a week from Kalamazoo, then proud to be called “the big village of Michigan.” Later, the stage made two, and still later, three trips a week. Contrast this with the daily rural free delivery of mail, and the cooperative telephone in nearly every rural home. I have been an eye witness of the marvelous changes in farm operation brought about by the self-binder, the steam thresher, the up-to-date tools for plowing, harrowing, sowing, and securing of crops. Changes more wonderful these than all that had taken place in rural life from the dawn of history up to 60 years ago. I vividly remember some incidents connected with our ride from Prairieville to Hastings in the fall of 1863, when we moved from the farm to Hastings, then a village of 1,000 people. From west of West Creek to the bend in Green Street all was woods. On the south side of the street and bordering it were clearings. Back of these was Dunning’s woods, whose trees I have seen fairly alive with pigeons. Where P.T. Colgrove’s residence now stands [the Goodyear home at the northeast corner of Washington and Green streets] was a dense growth of brush, covering half of the block. The “Highlands” west of the schoolhouse, then called “Bumblebee Plains,” [west of Hastings Middle School] could boast a few small houses, in its thickets of hazel, thorn bushes and oak grubs. What is now the Second Ward had a few scattered homes. The First Ward, north of the river, had not many more. In every direction the town seemed hedged in with woods. There was no railroad in 1863, nor until five years later. Mail was brought every day from Battle Creek in the big stage, drawn by four horses. I can see it now coming down Jefferson Street, the driver cracking the whip, and the prancing horses showing off at their best as they turned the corner at State Street, and were brought to a standstill on the vacant corner, by the Hastings House. Before he reached what are now the corporate limits, and as he was journeying down Jefferson Street, the driver would announce The old courthouse was the conspicuous feature in town, not unlike the current courthouse in Hastings. The fence that is depicted surrounding the courthouse in this 1880 sketch is in place at Riverside Cemetery today. The old Hastings High School is visible on the left. (Image from Hastings Long Ago, by Flessner, Markle and Palmer and Hastings school children, 1988) I have been an eye witness of the marvelous changes in farm operation brought about by the self-binder, the steam thresher, the up-to-date tools for plowing, harrowing, sowing, and securing of crops. Above is a photo of the D.R. Cook family taken in the front yard of their residence at 901 W. Green St., Hastings. When David Cook prepared to build this brick home, the area was entirely wooded. (Photo from Hastings Banner June 27, 1985) his coming to the slow-going villagers by frequent blasts on a musically toned horn. The coming of the stage was an event — it was the town’s one and only touch with the great outside world. I was too young to know much about the Civil War. I can recall that when we were living on the farm in Prairieville, my mother took me to the door to let me see a company of young recruits going away to the front, marching by our home, with the Stars and Stripes proudly waving over them. I remember when near the close of the war a soldier’s body was brought here for burial in the cemetery, which was then where the new high school building now stands [now Hastings Middle School], and a company of men in uniform fired the customary volley at the graveside. The conspicuous feature of the downtown portion of the village was the old two-story frame courthouse, placed near the center of the square. The block was then fenced to protect the BUSINESS BRIEFS MSP vet moves to City of Wayland First Lt. Steven Harper has retired from the Michigan State Police after 25 years and 11 months of service and will assume the responsibilities of police chief for the City of Wayland. Harper served most recently as commander of the Wayland MSP Post and was responsible for MSP operations in Allegan and Barry counties and supervised 50 enlisted and civilian personnel. An Allen Park native, Harper enlisted with the MSP, was promoted to sergeant at Hastings and later transferred to the Grand Haven Post. He was then promoted to first lieutenant and served as post commander at Lakeview, Rockford, Hastings and Wayland. Harper graduated from Inter-City Christian High School in Allen Park, and Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania where he earned a bachelor of science degree in pastoral studies. Lake Odessa manager promoted by Commercial Bank Dacia Chesebro, a teller manager for Commercial Bank in Lake Odessa, has been promoted to mortgage loan officer and has Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, a regional Property Casualty insurance carrier serving six states in the Midwest from its headquarters in Hastings, was again awarded an A-plus financial strength rating from A.M. Best Company in 2012. This top rating is based on an independent evaluation by A.M. Best. The continued financial strength and performance of Hastings Mutual is highlighted in the affirmed rating, according to Joe Babiak, president and CEO of Hastings Mutual. “We are pleased that Hastings Mutual was again recognized by A.M. Best for superior capitalization and five-year operating results,” said Babiak. “This rating allows our policyholders to rest assured, knowing Hastings Mutual will be there to fulfill the promises we make.” Here on the Fourth of July, or when Forepaugh’s show came to town in the summertime, “Mine Host” turned many a pretty penny from the dancing that took place, all day and all the night, in the leafy “Bowery,” constructed for those who delighted in tripping the more or less “light fantastic.” The larger homes of those early days were grouped near or surrounded the courthouse square. They were hospitable homes, too. Not a single residence or business place in town was of brick. The only structure of that material was the jail, known as the “Big Brick,” but that name sadly belied its size and appearance. It was situated a block west of the courthouse square where the home of Philo Sheldon now stands. Continued next week. BOWLING SCORES been assigned to the bank’s Hastings office. Chesebro began her banking career more than 10 years ago and has been an active community participant with the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, Green Gables Haven in Hastings, Habitat for Humanity, United Way and March of Dimes. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company recognized for financial strength yard from the cows which roamed at will in the public streets. [That same fence decades ago was placed out at Riverside Cemetery, along State Road and remains there today] Stile steps at the north and south boundaries of the square were the means of gaining access to the wide pine-plank walks which led to the entrances to the county’s building, the Mecca then as now for people from all quarters of the county. In those days what was done in the old courthouse, particularly conventions and court proceedings, bulked large in the otherwise very uneventful life of the village. Next in size, and north from the public square, was the old frame two-story hotel, the Hastings House. At the corner, bordered on two sides by the hotel, and on the other two by State and Church streets, was a small vacant square where the stage drew up at nightfall, and the weary passengers alighted after their 26-miles journey over rough and hilly roads from Battle Creek. I can recall seeing the skies darkened with immense flocks of pigeons on their migrations to or from their nesting places in the north woods. Steven Harper Tuesday Trios Sam 60-20; Wash King 54-26; CB’s 48.531.5; Coleman Ins. 43.5-41.5; Lu’s Team 42.5-37.5; Team Turkey 40-40; Look Ins. 3842; Classic Trio 35-45; Blair Landscaping 28.5-51.5; Ghost Team 0-76. High Game - Tammy D. 212; Luanne P. 211; April K 210. High Series - Tammy D. 600; Luanne P. 573; Shirlee V. 544. Wednesday PM Court Side 59-25; Boniface Construction 50-34; Hair Care 49.5-34.5; Delton Suds 42.537.5*; Eye & ENT 41-39*. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - B. Smith 180472; N. Boniface 181; A. Tasker 134; M. Adams 149-425; N. Potter 181-449; J. Rice 192-521; T. Christopher 172; E. Ulrich 169476; B. Hathaway 172; J. Pettengill 127. Monday Mixerettes Kent Oil 51.5-24.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 49-27; Creekside Growers 42.5-33.5; Dean’s Dolls’ 42-34; Nashville Chiropractic 36-40. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers 167; P. Fowler 152; E. Ulrich 171-481; B. Anders 157; D. Anders 153; B. Hathaway 159; T. Redman 146; C. Hurless 155-446. Thursday Majors Pocket Pounders 55-29; Old Men 51.532.5; Red Rockets 51-33; Hastings Bowl 5034; Muff Divers 45.5-38.5; HDR 35.5-48.5; Arens Lawn 35.5-48.5. High Games and Series - B. Stadel 162; M. Arens 201; M. Miller 177; D. Gonzales 183; B. Taylor 285-779; J. Barnum 236; K. Phenix 243-624; B. Burke 199-518; D. Davey 168; K. Hess 241-605; S. Ashley 265-656; P. Gasper 225; M. Davis 227; D. Lambert 255; R. Guild 242-618; M. Magoon 210; D. Endres 259-675; J. Olin 247-606; R. Furlong 184; C. Micel 221; J. Arens 211-562; L. Campbell 161; J. Haight 245-667. Senior Citizens Butterfingers 54-30; Sun Risers 50.5-33.5; M&M”s 47-37; Usedtobe #1 46-38; King Pins 43-41; Kuempel 41-43; Early Risers 40-44; Three Gals and a Guy 36-48; Ward’s Friends 32-52; Just Having Fun 30.5-53.5. Women’s Good Games and Series - R. Murphy 169-467; G. Scobey 164; C. Stuart 163-446; N. Boniface 160; J. Shurlow 147. Men’s Good Games and Series - G. Waggoner 179; B. Akers 202; L. Brandt 200; B. Terry 231-662; G. Bennett 198-557; K. Schantz 189; D. Dimmers 205; W. Talsma 188-515; R. McDonald 237-679; H. Bowman 182-536; M. Saldivar 180-512; J. Miller 233621; G. Forbey 161-412; R. Boniface 175. Dacia Chesebro Angels Riverfront Fin. Ser. 51-29; Varney’s Const. 50-30; Miller Farm Repair 49-31; Moore’s Apts. 44-36; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 42-38; Hastings Bowl 41.5-38.5; DJ on the Roll 33.5-46.5. High Games and Series - C. Gdula 190; C. Miller 177; M. Gdula 211; L. Apsey 157; L. Kendall 165; T. Dickinson 150; J. Wood 157; W. Barker 156; C. Hurless 158; J. Gasper 201. �Page 10 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26180-DE Estate of ROBERT RAY PEAKE. Date of Birth: March 2, 1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, ROBERT RAY PEAKE, died June 6, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to SCOTT PEAKE, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/24/2013 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 SCOTT PEAKE/RANDALL PEAKE 8131 WERTMAN ROAD, DELTON, MI 49046 (269) 623-2958 RANDALL PEAKE, 110 MAIN ST., BANGOR, MI 49013 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Roberts and Carrie Roberts, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2009 and recorded June 22, 2009 in Instrument Number 200906220006522, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($80,938.95) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described real estate located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan:Lot 8, Block 62, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511546 77575389 (01-10)(01-31) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY G. CROSARIOL and DEBORAH A. CROSARIOL, HUSBAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2004 and recorded February 23, 2005 in Document No. 1141843, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($183,676.72) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. in Barry County, Michigan at 01:00 PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 885.90 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 406.50 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF STONEY POINT DRIVE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 25.73 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST, 109.78 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 504.24 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF THE SHORE OF CROOKED LAKE; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, 183.08 FEET ALONG SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 375.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING INCLUDING ALL LAND LYING BETWEEN SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF CROOKED LAKE AS DETERMINED BY THE EXTENSION OF THE SIDE LINES, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHERLY 24.75 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: January 10, 2013 GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 GMAC.000699 (01-10)(01-31) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne E. Anderson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to James B. Nutter & Company, Mortgagee, dated October 22, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030-0003618, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 81/100 Dollars ($156,580.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 34, Culbert's Plat No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 35, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418420F01 77575853 (01-31)(02-21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES K. and JOANN P. MILLER, NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF CHARLES K. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 and JOANN P. MILLER TRUST NO. 1 (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Michigan banking corporation, of 241 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, dated April 19, 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 15, 2002, as Instrument No. 1080579 (the "Mortgage"). First Financial Bank, N.A., a national association, of 300 High Street, PO Box 476, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-0476, was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, which was the successor by consolidation to National Bank of Hastings, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank ("Mortgagee") as evidenced of record by an assignment of mortgage dated September 21, 2012, recorded October 1, 2012, as Instrument No, 2012005185, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three and 85/100 Dollars ($105,383.85). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 7th day of February, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 22 of Elmwood Beach; thence Easterly on continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the Easterly side of Mile Road for place of beginning; thence Easterly on the continuation of the North Line of Lot 22 to the water's edge of Gun Lake; thence Northerly, Northwesterly and Westerly along Gun Lake to Mile Road; thence Southerly along Mile Road to the beginning, excepting therefrom: the South 40 feet of said parcel. Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 3443 Elmwood Beach Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 P.P. #06-16-070-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77575348 8836328-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of VERLA L. ELDRED REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, VERLA L. ELDRED, who lived at 2365 Divine Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 died October 30, 2012 leaving a certain trust under the name of VERLA L. ELDRED REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, wherein the decedent was the settlor and ROBERT ELDRED was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to ROBERT ELDRED the named trustee at 2365 Divine Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 22, 2013 NATHAN E. TAGG (P68994) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 269/945-2900 ROBERT ELDRED 2365 Divine Road Nashville, MI 49073 77575871 (517) 852-9141 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lisa L. Blocher, a single woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007 and recorded August 21, 2007 in Instrument # 200708210001118 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated May 24, 2012 and recorded June 4, 2012 in Instrument # 2012000777 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eight Dollars and FiftyFour Cents ($64,108.54) including interest 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Hardendorf Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, except: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said lot; thence East 3 feet; thence North 70 feet; thence East 8 feet; thence North 35 feet; thence West 11 feet; thence South 105 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 227 W Muriel St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/10/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77575403 No: 12-73801 (01-10)(01-31) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David C. Culp, Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1151295, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 11, 2007 and recorded February 26, 2007 by Document Number: 1176815, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 37/100 ($75,791.37) including interest at the rate of 2.02000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 12OMI00111-2 (01(77575527) 17)(02-07) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 12026269 DE In the matter of THE LIVING TRUST OF KENNETH L. BELL AND NANCY E. BELL dated Nov. 20, 1991, as amended. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Sandra K. Rademacher, Eugene L. Rademacher, Kenneth Lee Bell, Kaylee Elizabeth Bell, Jerry James Bell, and Chantel Schulte, beneficiaries of said trust, whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Barry Co. Probate Ct., 206 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee. Date: January 23, 2013 Patrick S. Hirzel P23884 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49014 269-963-8484 Jerry L. Bell 7348 E. Day Road Bellevue, MI 48021 77575830 269-966-0112 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L. Jackson and Christina E-Joy Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 11, 2003, and recorded on November 18, 2003 in instrument 1117839, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 70/100 Dollars ($51,251.70). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Scott Park, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 68 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417915F01 77575384 (01-10)(01-31) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Krista M. Kennedy and Jason L. Kennedy, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2009, and recorded on June 24, 2009 in instrument 200906240006576, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Eighty-Three and 74/100 Dollars ($193,083.74). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30, Misty Ridge No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 49 of plats, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417921F01 77575362 (01-10)(01-31) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of RONALD E. ONDERLINDE. Date of birth: 06/28/1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ronald E. Onderlinde, died 01/01/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Timothy E. Onderlinde, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1-29-13 Trudy Y. Luedecking P41260 PO Box 593 Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (269) 381-3053 Timothy E. Onderlinde 8083 West PQ Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77575887 (269) 720-5667 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26293-DE Estate of DALE FRANCIS WHEELER AKA DALE F. WHEELER. Date of birth: 8-1-1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, DALE FRANCIS WHEELER, died 10-19-2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to WALTER F. WHEELER, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1-24-2013 MARK A. MANNING P-36369 213 PAW PAW STREET PAW PAW, MI 49079 269-657-3191 WALTER F. WHEELER 1906 CAMROSE CT, SW WYOMING, MI 49519 77575875 616-531-5839 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 9, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Supervisor Stoneburner, Treasurer McGuire, Clerk DeVries, Trustee Grundy and Trustee Goebel Absent: none Also present were 9 guests. Agenda was approved. Minutes from the December 12, 2012 were approved, as changed. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills for $60,596.59 Adopted the Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2013 Adopted a 20% increase to the income level for the Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2013 Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77575860 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela M. Huyck, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 27, 2004 in instrument 1139144, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($85,588.95). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 77 of J. R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #172871F03 77575413 (01-17)(02-07) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting January 7, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Treasurer K. McGuire, Clerk DeVries, Trustee Grundy and Trustee R. Goebel Also present: Attorney Ken Sparks, PLM Rep. Andy Tomaszewski and MDNR Rep. Jay Wesley Absent: none Also present were 50 guests. Agenda was approved. No Minutes to approve. Discussion and Public Comment on the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 12-1 Adopted the resolution for the special assessment district Adopted the resolution for the second public hearing to be held on Feb. 4, 2013 Meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77575858 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on February 23, 2004, by John D. Liabenow and Connie R. Liabenow, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 1, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1122980, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 11, 2011, recorded on October 13, 2011, in Instrument Number 201110130009605, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Eight and 34/100 Dollars ($129,978.34); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 526.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 253.00 feet along said North line; thence South 01 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds West 579.99 feet parallel with the East line of the West half of the Northwest quarter of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West 253.43 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 580.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 13 to the point of beginning. Subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known address: 4118 Jordan Rd., Freeport, Michigan 49325 Tax Parcel Number: 0804-013-225-150-01 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: January 9, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (01-17)(02-07) 77575544 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 11-602CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 4th day of December, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Bank, USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-PA2 was the Plaintiff and Brad Pullen was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $260,235.30, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 7.000% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 7th of March, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The East 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Also, the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except the East 330 feet thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 080101601910 More commonly known as: 7180 Cox Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 483342525 T# 353489L02 (01-17)(02-21) 77575565 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Budget Workshop Meeting January 17, 2013 Supervisor Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. Members present: Supervisor Stoneburner, Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy. Members absent: Clerk DeVries There were 0 public present. Agenda was approved, as corrected. Minutes from the January 15, 2013 were approved, as changed. Road budget discussed. Public comments: None Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77575864 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE – DEFAULT HAS BEEN MADE IN THE CONDITIONS OF A CERTAIN MORTGAGE MADE BY: KARA ECHTINAW, A SINGLE WOMAN TO MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, MORTGAGEE, DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2005 AND RECORDED APRIL 5, 2005 IN INSTRUMENT # 1144371 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, MICHIGAN. SAID MORTGAGE WAS ASSIGNED TO: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, BY ASSIGNMENT DATED MAY 22, 2012 AND RECORDED JUNE 4, 2012 IN INSTRUMENT # 2012-000779 ON WHICH MORTGAGE THERE IS CLAIMED TO BE DUE AT THE DATE HEREOF THE SUM OF SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FORTY-FOUR CENTS ($61,859.44) INCLUDING INTEREST 6.625% PER ANNUM. UNDER THE POWER OF SALE CONTAINED IN SAID MORTGAGE AND THE STATUTE IN SUCH CASE MADE AND PROVIDED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SAID MORTGAGE WILL BE FORECLOSED BY A SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES, OR SOME PART OF THEM, AT PUBLIC VENUE, CIRCUIT COURT OF BARRY COUNTY AT 1:00PM ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 SAID PREMISES ARE SITUATED IN VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ARE DESCRIBED AS: LOT 5, BLOCK 3 THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 129 OAK STREET, FREEPORT MI 49325 THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, UNLESS DETERMINED ABANDONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCL 600.3241 OR MCL 600.3241A, IN WHICH CASE THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, OR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE NOTICE REQUIRED BY MCL 600.3241A(C), WHICHEVER IS LATER; OR UNLESS MCL 600.3240(17) APPLIES. IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AT FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER CHAPTER 32 OF THE REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961, UNDER MCL 600.3278, THE BORROWER WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO THE PERSON WHO BUYS THE PROPERTY AT THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE OR TO THE MORTGAGE HOLDER FOR DAMAGING THE PROPERTY DURING THE REDEMPTION PERIOD. DATED: 1/24/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE ATTORNEYS: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 811 SOUTH BLVD. SUITE 100 ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 OUR FILE NO: 12-74705 (01-24)(02-14) 77575744 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. West, a married man and Monica M. West, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to Commonwealth United Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2005, and recorded on March 4, 2005 in instrument 1142240, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 66/100 Dollars ($88,815.66). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 20; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds West on the West Section line 337.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 10 seconds East 532.02 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds East parallel to the West Section line 337.39 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 29 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 line 532.02 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418403F01 77575711 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay E. Brush, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded on December 6, 2007 in instrument 200712060004927, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and 49/100 Dollars ($109,446.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 827.5 feet South and 409 feet East of the West 1/4 post of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 203 feet; thence North 211.5 feet; thence West 203 feet; thence South 211.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416910F01 77575614 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Concord Funding Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 30, 1997, and recorded on November 20, 1997 in instrument 1004420, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($56,777.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 west, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds East 30.69 feet to the center of highway M-43 and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 10 minutes 20 seconds East 598.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18, to the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West 1748 feet tot eh place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420847F01 77575889 (01-31)(02-21) Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of DEANE B. LOFTUS. Trust dated December 6, 1991. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Helen Loftus, born May 16, 1911, who lived at 1725 North East Street, Hastings, Michigan died January 12, 2013 leaving a certain trust under the name of Deane B. Loftus, and dated December 6, 1991, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Stephen Loftus was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Stephen Loftus the named trustee at 537 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/21/2013 Robert L. Byington P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Stephen Loftus 537 West Green Street 77575843 Hastings, Michigan 49058 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina Commans, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Shoreline Mortgage, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 8, 2006 and recorded November 16, 2006 in Instrument Number 1172825, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five and 75/100 Dollars ($109,845.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 14, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Real property in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows:Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; and running thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East along the South line of said Section 1817.89 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds East 627.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East 350.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 350.00 feet to beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 550.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 17.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East. 266.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 715.49 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 33.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 731.76 feet; thence North 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West. 249.47 feet; thence South 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds West, 157.94 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West, 636.47 feet to the place of beginning.Home is (new/used) used, year built is 1997, Manufacturer's Name is Fleetwood Homes, model name/model number is 4523L, manufacturer serial number is INFLV55A/B 03428LC13, length and width is 28*52, which, by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-512598 (01-17)(02-07) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Frank and Abigail B. Frank, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Lend America, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2009, and recorded on August 26, 2009 in instrument 200908260008726, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LoanCare, a division of FNF Servicing, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($98,479.88). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 695.99 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4, to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 370.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 269.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 81.56 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 15 degrees 34 minutes 38 seconds East 80.56 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 292.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East 247.75 feet, to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities as described below. Description of a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Utilities: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.51 feet, along the South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds West 1318.97 feet, along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds West 464.30 feet, along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the point of beginning, and the centerline of said 56 foot wide strip of land; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 24.45 feet; thence Southeasterly 141.58 feet, along a 150.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 45 minutes 38 seconds East 135.38 feet; thence South 54 degrees 24 minutes 49 seconds East 111.13 feet; thence Southerly 143.31 feet, along a 151.83 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 23 minutes 53 seconds East 138.05 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds East 404.65 feet, to reference point A and the point of ending of said 66 foot wide strip of land, also subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over a 60.0 foot radius turnaround, the radius point of which is the aforesaid reference point A. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #357226F03 77575353 (01-10)(01-31) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Budget Workshop Meeting January 15, 2013 Supervisor Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Members present: Supervisor Stoneburner, Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy. There were 0 public present. Agenda was approved. No Minutes to approve. Police budget discussed. Fire budget rescheduled to January 29, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Public comments: None Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77575862 77575549 LHS cheer adds second league win Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team won for the second time in two tries in the CAAC-White Wednesday. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said her team had its best round three of the season, a performance that pushed her team’s lead over runner-up Lansing Catholic from about 16 points to about 60 at Corunna High School. Lakewood scored a 287.1 in round three to finish the day with a total score of 706.98. Lansing Catholic was second with a 647.44. The Vikings led just 419.88 to 403.84 heading into the final round. Stockbridge was third on the day with a score of 618.50, followed by Portland 606.98, Williamston 515.50 and Corunna 449.60. The Vikings were pleased with their rounds one and three, and improved on their round two performance from previous meets Wednesday. Lakewood scored a 223.3 in round one and a 196.58 in round two. Those were the highest scores of each of those two rounds. Lansing Catholic had a 215.9 in round one and a 187.90 in round two. “This win helps us relax a bit for leagues,” Martin said. “Now we can set our sights on Districts and really pushing to get ready for that.” The last league jamboree of the season is Feb. 6 at Stockbridge. �Page 12 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven J Vander Kam and Jeanine L Vander Kam husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fidelity Bank, Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2003, and recorded on March 19, 2003 in instrument 1100433, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 91/100 Dollars ($112,910.91). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 200.00 feet of the North 605.00 feet of the West 300.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the Southeast 1/4, Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; together with an easement for ingress and egress over the West 33.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the North 405.00 feet of said Southeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #298942F03 77575706 (01-24)(02-14) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Kingsbury and Diane Jarman NKA Diane Kingsbury, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2007 and recorded July 11, 2007 in Instrument Number 1182832, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One and 90/100 Dollars ($85,671.90) including interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 21, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan:Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant West 220.0 feet from the intersection thereof with the West line of Scott's Drive; thence North 198.0 feet; thence West 220.0 feet; thence 396.0 feet; thence East 440 feet to said West line of Scott's Drive, thence along the Westerly boundary of Scott's Hillside park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 101, the following 5 courses; North 417.0; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 107.87 feet; thence South 32 degrees 00' West 122.70 feet; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 100.0 feet; thence North 206.69 feet to the end of said plat; thence South 80 degrees 40' 12" West 404.55 feet along an intermediate traverse line near the Southerly shore of Lake 21, thence South 1048.20 feet; thence West 32.0 feet; thence South 110.0 feet to the South line of Section 21; thence East 452.5 feet to the place of beginning. Together with land lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters edge of Lake 21, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Travis Kingsbury, a single man and Diane Jarman, a single woman, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship by deed dated 7-14-06 and recorded 7-25-06 in 1167681, in the Office of the Recorded of Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Donadl K. Smith and Rita F. Smith, husband and wife by deed dated 7-26-99 and recorded 8-4-99 in Document Number 1033443, in the Office of the recorder of Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 24, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511995 (01-24)(02-14) 77575737 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ANTHONY FALVO and ANGELA FALVO, Mortgagors, to "MERS" Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp, Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of August, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 10th day of September, 2007 in Instrument 20070910-0008994 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of one hundred fifty thousand one hundred twenty six dollars and 13/100 ($150126.13), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Praireville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST OF SECTION 16, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT OF 629.9 FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE SOUTH 360.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 THENCE WEST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE NORTH 350.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1⁄4 THENCE EAST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Mortgage FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 boa fha falvo (0117)(02-07) 77575511 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Maria Nichols and John Nichols, Husband and Wife and James Eldridge, An Unmarried Man, as Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2007, and recorded on December 4, 2007 in instrument 20071204-0004848, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six and 93/100 Dollars ($100,336.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and 10 and the East 1/2 of Lot 9, all of Block 65 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, also: the North 8 rods of Lot 1, Block 64, being a piece of land 8 rods North and South by 4 rods East and West of said Lot 1, Block 64, all of the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 27, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418360F01 (01-17)(02-07) 77575516 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUSTIN KOPF, A SINGLE MAN and AMBER SHATTUCK, A SINGLE WOMAN, JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2010, and recorded on February 1, 2010, in Document No. 201002010000935, and rerecorded on February 22, 2010 in Document No./Liber 201002220001564, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($126,859.79), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:THE SOUTH 664 FEET OF THE EAST 550 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 896 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 267 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 200 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 267 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID LINE 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001703 FHA (0177575923 31)(02-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE—Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Calvin T. VandenBosch and Sarah R. VandenBosch, husband and wife, of 1734 Manitou Lane, Middleville, Michigan 49333, now residing at 2023 133rd Avenue, Hopkins, Michigan 49328 (“Mortgagor”), to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, a Michigan corporation, of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, on September 8, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169719, which Mortgage was assigned to and is now owned by CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corporation (“Mortgagee”), of 109 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 13, 2011, and recorded on October 21, 2011, with the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, in Instrument No. 201110210009877 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Sixty-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($119,064.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 1 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 150 feet of Lots 1 & 2, Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55. Subject to and together with Sanitary Sewer Easement. PPN: 08-16-118-001-30 Commonly known as 1755 Briggs, Middleville, Michigan 49333. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The Mortgage also includes other property located in Hopkins Township, Allegan County, Michigan, which is being foreclosed on contemporaneously with this property. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 4, 2013 ChoiceOne Bank Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, (616) 608-1107, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC, 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77575343 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William B. Hubbell and Amy Hubbell, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 6, 2003 and recorded August 12, 2003 in Instrument # 1110674 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, by assignment dated June 1, 2012 and recorded June 18, 2012 in Instrument # 2012-001306 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Eighty-Two Cents ($73,408.82) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 83, subject to an easement for driveway purposes in the Northwest corner of said Lot 3, being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feet East and West on Lot line and 36 feet North and South on Lot line with a diagonal line joining the East and South extremities thereof. Commonly known as 90 Mary Lou Drive, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-73695 (01-17)(02-07) 77575572 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Wesley Coenen and Brenda Coenen, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006 and recorded April 25, 2006 in Instrument # 1163601 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated January 23, 2012 and recorded January 30, 2012 in Instrument # 201201300001030 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Fifty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Seven Cents ($108,052.37) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, excepting therefrom the West 235 feet thereof. Parcel B: The West 235 feet of the Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 1651 Coburn Rd, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/24/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-74649 (01-24)(02-14) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 22, 2013 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Flint Absent: Hanshaw Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the January 9, 2013 minutes as printed. Approved a change to the hotel project infrastructure repayment plan for Hastings Lodging LLC. Approved a bid proposal from Thornapple Excavating for the hotel water main project. Authorized the township attorney to complete a comprehensive review of the entire township ordinance. Meeting Adjourned at 8:00p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77575873 www.rutlandtownship.org Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gustav Mathison and Nola Mathison, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Homefield Financial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 25, 2004 in instrument 1136113, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($227,772.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 27 of Cedar Pointe Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51, being a part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, also parcels of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: the South 1/2 of the following described premises beginning at a point 63 rods 13/4 feet North of Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, running thence East 4 rods; thence North 3 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 3 rods to Place of Beginning of said Section 12; also beginning at point on West line of said Section 12 which lies 1055 feet North and North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 82.5 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 12; thence due North 44 feet; thence due East 183.50 feet; thence due South 44 feet; thence due West 183.50 feet to Point of Beginning, except the West 16.50 feet of above description for road purposes, also beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 12 which lies 1059.25 feet North of the Northwest 1/4 post in said Section 12, thence due North 15 feet, thence North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 65 feet, thence due South 15 feet, thence South 87 Degrees 51 Minutes West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418299F01 77575608 (01-24)(02-14) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 77575749 Brian’s Tire raises funds for AYSO with Michelin’s help Brian’s Tire and Service of Hastings and the Michelin Soccer Program donated more than $700 in both funds and equipment to Hastings AYSO 1196. These funds will go a long way in helping to provide scholarships, uniforms and other soccer essentials for the participating leagues. The Michelin Soccer Program partners tire dealers with local youth soccer organizations, providing the dealers the opportunity to reach out to the community. The leagues in turn receive funds and equipment. The soccer leagues are sent certificates that can be redeemed at the dealer’s store for a free soccer ball during a 30-day promotional period, while supplies last. After a 60-day tire rebate promotion included on the certificate, Michelin donates $2 to the soccer organization for each tire sold during the program. Brian VanAman of Brian’s Tire & Service is an avid supporter of the program. = “The Michelin Soccer Program is an incredible way to connect with families and young players,” he said. “The look on the child’s face as you hand them their soccer ball is priceless. I encourage all the Michelin dealers to find a local soccer league and support them through this program.” “Michelin really believes in youth and making sure they are safe and healthy,” said Don Byrd, vice president of Marketing for Michelin Americas Small Tires. “This program is the perfect partnership of all those elements. We look forward to continuing to grow and donate even more equipment and funds in 2013.” To learn more about the Michelin Soccer Program, visit www.michelinsoccer.com online. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 13 Leadership Barry County kicks off new year On January 18 the 2013 Leadership Barry County celebrated the beginning of classes at a reception and dinner at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Members of previous classes, including the first class of 1990, welcomed the new participants, shared stories about their leadership experiences and encouraged the new participants to make the most of this opportunity. LBC board president Connie Dawe introduced Jan Hartough, the 2011 Athena Award recipient, who talked to the group about trust and ways leaders could develop trust. She emphasized that communication and consistent action could create transformational trust. She told the group that this kind of trust takes time, but is essential for change to take place. Using her experience working with communities in Ireland supported by Michigan State University, Hartough gave examples how working together could bring about change. She encouraged all those in the room, including members of the class of 2013 to develop trust as part of developing their leadership skills. Following this presentation, members of the class of 2013 were introduced: Lynette Adgate, Nancy Bitterling, Rebecca DeHaan, Emily Elliott, Jill Etts, Ben Furrow, Debbie Glumm, David Mann, Jane McCarthy, Mike McCullough, Kim Metzger, Heidi Miller, Tracy Neil, Megan Palmer, Shannon Ritzer and Courtney Rybiski. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Expert answers questions about dependents, military service and more (front, from left) Shannon Ritzer, Courtney Rybiski, Megan Palmer, Jill Etts, Emily Elliott, Tracy Neil, David Mann, (back) Jane McCarthy, Lynette Adgate, Debbie Glumm, Kim Metzger, Heidi Miller, Mike McCullough, Ben Furrow, Nancy Bitterling and Rebecca DeHaan. Members of the class of 2012 then celebrated the completion of their service project, which helped support the community gardens in Hastings, Delton and Nashville by providing seeds, picnic tables, tools and hard work. The result of this project was that fresh vegetables were available to the food distribution services in the communities. The class of 2012 showed the T-shirts they created for youth participants. The lettering on the shirts changes color in sunlight. Members of the 2012 class said, like other years, the volunteer project was fun and worthwhile. Information about Leadership Barry County is available by contacting Jennifer Richards at the Barry Community Foundation by email to Jen@barrycf.org. The class of 2014 registration will begin this summer and the class of 2014 will start next January. Temperatures swing and creeks rise A week ago, below-zero temperatures formed a thin layer of ice over Butler Creek in Hastings. Wednesday, after about a 60-degree temperature upswing, thunderstorms and rain, the creek swelled here at East Mill Street near Hastings Manufacturing, just before its entrance into the Thornapple River. At press time Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service had issued a flood advisory with expectations for the Thornapple River to crest at 5.9 feet (minor flood stage begins at seven feet). The weather service also issued a lakeeffect snow advisory from 7 p.m. Wednesday through 1 p.m. Saturday, bringing with it wind-chill temperatures as low as 10 below zero Thursday and Friday nights. Licensed & Insured References Available Over 26 Yrs. of Basement Construction & Waterproofing CONCRETE STOP LEAK 77575869 AFFORDABLE Epoxy Pressure Injection Stop Leaking Basements from the INSIDE No Digging - No Excavating - Lifetime Guarantee Over 8 Years Epoxy Experience • Res. & Com. Call Tim, a local company 269-758-3312 77575791 77575788 I applied for my child’s Social Security card in the hospital but have not received it. How long must I wait? On average, it takes around four or five weeks from the time you apply in the hospital until you receive your child’s Social Security card in the mail. However, it can vary depending on the state where you live. If you have not received your child’s card within six weeks, visit your local Social Security office. Be sure to take with you proof of your child’s citizenship, age and identity as well as proof of your own identity. We cannot divulge your child’s Social Security number over the phone. Is it illegal to laminate your Social Security card? No it is not illegal, but it’s best not to laminate your card. Laminated cards make it difficult, if not impossible, to detect important security features. Also, your employer may refuse to accept it. The Social Security Act requires Social Security to issue cards that cannot be counterfeited. We incorporate many features to protect the card’s integrity. That includes highly specialized paper and printing techniques — some visible to the naked eye and some not. Further, we continue to explore and adopt new technologies that hamper duplication. Keep your Social Security card in a safe place with your other important papers. Do not carry it with you. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. I’m planning to retire next year. I served in the Navy back in the 1960s and need to make sure I get credit for my military service. What do I need to do? You don’t need to do anything to apply for the special credit for your military service — it is added automatically. For service between 1957 and 1967, we will add the extra credits to your record at the time you apply for Social Security benefits. For service between 1968 and 2001, those extra military service credits have already been added to your record. So you can rest assured that we have you covered. Read our online publication, Military Service and Social Security, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10017.html. When the time comes to apply for retirement, you can do it at www.socialsecurity.gov/retireonline. I have young children at home and I plan to retire next fall. Will my children be eligible for monthly Social Security checks after I retire? Monthly Social Security payments may be made to your children if they are unmarried and under age 18; age 19 if still in high school; or age 18 or over, who became severely disabled before age 22 and continue to be disabled. In addition to biological children, legally adopted children, dependent stepchildren, and grandchildren could be eligible. For more information, please read our publication Benefits for Children at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10085.html. I thought I’d be eligible for Supplemental Security Income and I was going to apply until I talked to my neighbor. She said I would be turned down because I have children who could help support me. Is this true? Whether you can get SSI depends on your own income and the things you own. If you have limited income and few resources, you may be able to get SSI. However, if you are receiving support from your children or from anyone else, it could affect your monthly benefit amount. Support includes any food or shelter that is given to you or received by you, because someone else pays for it. For more information, visit our website about SSI, www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi. I got a notice from Social Security that said my Supplemental Security Income case is being reviewed. What does this mean? Social Security reviews every SSI case from time to time to make sure the individuals who are receiving payments are still eligible and should continue to receive those payments. The review also will make sure you are receiving the correct amount in benefits. We could be paying you too much or too little. To learn more about SSI, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi. What is the difference between the disability application and the disability report? Do I have to complete both? The disability application is an application for Social Security disability benefits. To receive Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits, you must file an application. The disability report, meanwhile, is a form that provides Social Security with information about your current medical condition. We need this information to process your disability application. To start a claim for disability benefits, you need to complete a disability application, a disability report and an authorization release form that allows us to obtain your medical records. You can get the disability application process started at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. I’ve been turned down for disability benefits. How do I appeal? Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and click on the “Appeal a disability decision online” link in the left column. This is the starting point. There you can ask us to review our medical decision. The Internet appeal process has two parts, an appeal request Internet form and an appeal disability report, which gives us more information about your condition. You can complete both forms online. To appeal online, the only form you are required to submit is an appeal request (part 1). However, we encourage you to submit an Appeal disability report (part 2) because it will give us more information about you and help us process your appeal more quickly. The place to start is www.socialsecurity.gov. In talking with my son, I found out that he submitted incorrect information about my resources when he completed my Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs. How can I get my application changed now to show the correct amount? Call 800-772-1213 and let us know or contact your local Social Security office. (Find it by going to www.socialsecurity/locator/.) Data on your application will be matched with data from other federal agencies. If there is a discrepancy that requires verification, we will contact you. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Melendy will join Olivet’s Athletic Hall of Fame Friday 77575782 77575785 Larry Melendy of Hastings will be one of the three inductees into the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame this year. Melendy played four years of football at Olivet, earning All-MIAA honors in 1962. He played offensive and defensive halfback, kicked extra points and field goals, and played on special teams. During his senior season, Melendy was the team’s co-captain. In addition, he earned three letters in track, participating in the pole vault, 440-yard dash and mile relay. At the MIAA Field Day, Melendy placed third in the mile relay in both 1961 and 1962 and fourth in 1963. He was named the team’s Most Valuable Athlete in 1963. While at Olivet, Melendy was a member of the Kappa Sigma Alpha fraternity and ...when it comes to processing of your color photos 77575779 77575776 THINK QUALITY FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Student Government. He was also selected as the Homecoming King in 1963. Melendy lives in Hastings with wife, Mary Martha. Upon graduating from Olivet, he taught two years at Pierce Junior High School in Waterford Township. Melendy then began teaching in the Hastings Area Schools in 1966 before retiring in 2000. In Hastings, he coached football, wrestling, soccer and track. Melendy is also very active in the community of Hastings. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he has taught Sunday school for more than 30 years, served as elder and deacon and still leads a men’s Bible study class. Melendy has also been a member of the Lions Club for more than 25 years. He and Mary Martha received the local Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award in 2010, as well as an Olivet College Distinguished Alumni award in 2011. Melendy was also elected as a “Buzz Youngs Athletic Legend” by the Hastings Athletic Boosters for his distinguished service and participation in Hastings athletics during his teaching career. Melendy joins Jeff Bell and Mark Racen in the 2013 Hall of Fame Class, which will be inducted Feb. 1 in the lobby of The Cutler Event Center on the campus of Olivet College. The trio will also be recognized at halftime of the men’s basketball game Feb. 2. �Page 14 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Jack Anthony Wagner, 29, of Nashville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Jan. 24 for operating maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamines. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Wagner to serve nine months in jail, with credit for 58 days served. Wagner was ordered to pay $1,948 in court assessments and serve 36 months on probation. The last three months of his jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. Wagner must pay $100 a month toward court assessments and participate in drug court. Charges of operating maintaining a lab near specified places, operating maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamines, and possession of methamphetamines were all dropped be the Barry County Prosecutor. Dolen Wiley Cottingham, 34, of Delton was sentenced Jan. 24 in Barry County Circuit Court for assault with a weapon, a probation violation and domestic violence. Judge McDowell ordered Cottingham to serve 12 to 24 months in prison, with credit for 334 days served. Cottingham also was sentenced on a second charge of assault with a weapon and a probation violation, receiving 18 to 48 months in prison. The sentences are to be served concurrently. He must pay $837 in court assessments. Allen Porter Ruthruff, 45, of Cape Coral, Fla., was sentenced Jan. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court for operating maintaining a lab- oratory involving methamphetamines and possession of methamphetamine. Judge McDowell ordered Ruthruff to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 179 days served. Ruthruff must pay $2,146 in court assessments and participate in drug court and substance abuse testing. His driver’s license was suspended for six months, but restricted after 30 days. The balance of his jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. He must serve 36 months on probation. A charge of operating or maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense, was dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor. Todd William Stayton, 44, of Hastings was sentenced Jan. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court for operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. Judge McDowell ordered Stayton to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for two days served. He must pay $1,948 is court assessments and serve 36 months on probation. Stayton must participate in the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program and submit to substance abuse testing. His driver’s license was revoked. The final three months of his jail sentence will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. Charges of driving with a license suspended, revoked or denied, second or subsequent offense; and habitual offender, fourth offense, were dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor. Robber pulls gun on Assyria Township woman Michigan State Police are asking for help investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday, Jan. 29. An elderly woman living on Baseline Road in Assyria Township reported a man going to her door twice, the second time displaying a handgun and demanding money. The woman gave the thief an undisclosed amount of money, and he left in a red or maroon four-door car, possibly a Ford. The woman was unharmed. She described the man as 40 to 50 years old, Caucasian, between 5 feet, 10 inches to six feet, two inches tall with a medium to heavy build. He was wearing dark clothing and a stocking cap. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Klotz or Trooper Sharrar, 269792-2213; or Barry County Silent Observer 800-310-9031. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Accident north of Middleville claims life of Hastings man Slippery conditions were the likely cause of an accident that killed a 21-year-old Hastings man Sunday night. Theodore J. Heath Jr. was traveling north on M-37 just south of Garbow Road in Thornapple Township around 9:20 p.m. when his Ford Taurus slid into oncoming traffic. He collided with a southbound Chevrolet pickup driven by Jack Rose, 54, of Hastings, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Heath was transported to Spectrum Butterworth hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Rose was treated for minor injuries at the scene and released. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their vehicles. The investigation remains open, and alcohol or drugs are unknown to be a factor. Heath attended Hastings High School through his sophomore year and graduated from Lakewood High School in 2010. He was the son of Theodore J. Sr. and Diana Jean (Lydy) Heath. A visitation and memorial service are planned for Saturday morning, Feb. 2, at Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings. Hornets score second victory over LHS girls Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 4-10 overall this season and 1-5 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 40-26 loss at Williamston Friday. “The girls played with energy, but we still have trouble scoring,” Lakewood head coach Denny Frost said. The Vikings had a stretch of three minutes where the Hornets took off in the second quarter, pushing their lead to 25-15 at the half after both teams scored just two points in the opening quarter. Frost said the Hornets did a nice job in limiting Emily Kutch’s scoring chances. She still led the Vikings with eight points and four rebounds. Lakewood also got six points and five rebounds from Liz Campeau, five points from Maddie McLain and four points and three steals from Ellie Reynolds. Williamston got ten points from Laura Rosekrans, nine from Kortney Smith and six from Sarah Schultz. Lakewood’s girls are off until Friday when they visit Portland. IN MEMORY OF Douglas B. Woodard 6/25/1958 - 2/2/2008 We hold you close, within our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us, throughout our lives, until we meet again. Thankful for our memories, loving you forever. Your wife Strut your family & your friends Hastings Police watched Jan. 25 around 2:43 a.m. as a vehicle driving without headlights rolled through a stop sign at the intersection of State and Jefferson streets. During a traffic stop, officers immediately smelled a strong odor of intoxicants and reportedly had a difficult time understanding the driver’s slurred speech. The driver told officers he had consumed two beers during the evening. He was asked to submit to a portable breath test, which he refused, and was placed under arrest. He was transported to Pennock Hospital for a blood test. Later at the Barry County Jail, he took a breath test, which registered .21 percent blood alcohol level. Police also learned that the man had a previous operatingwhile-intoxicated conviction in 2004. Man’s cousin lives at the bar Hastings Police saw a man walking in the parking lot behind Olde Towne Tavern Jan. 27 headed toward the Hastings City Bank parking lot. As the officer watched, the stumbling man got into a vehicle and drove away. The driver reportedly made a wide turn onto South Hanover Street from Green Street and continued to make other violations. After police stopped the vehicle, the driver identified himself verbally, but could not produce any identification. Officers reported smelling an odor of intoxicants, but the man denied consuming any alcohol. When asked where he was coming from, the man said he had just left his cousin’s house on South Jefferson Street. He refused a breath test and was arrested for driving while intoxicated. At the Barry County Jail, a search warrant was being obtained for a blood test when another corrections officer recognized the subject as someone other than the name given the arresting officer. A charge of obstructing justice was added to the operating while intoxicated charge. Stolen vehicle found in Delton Hastings Police were notified Jan. 28 that a 2005 silver Pontiac Grand Prix was missing from the 200 block of North Park Street. The owner told police the vehicle had been parked in a driveway at 10:30 a.m. and was missing by noon. The owner said the vehicle was locked and had very little gas. Just prior to midnight, the vehicle was recovered by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department in near Delton. The car was towed to the Hastings Police Department where the investigation is ongoing. Keys become focus of argument While patrolling West State Road near Woodruff Road Jan. 11, a Barry County Deputy came upon two men and a woman standing in front of a black Oldsmobile Bravada stopped along the road. One of the men identified himself as a volunteer firefighter who had just stopped to see if the couple needed help with their car. He said he was helping the woman find her keys. The other man, a 43-year-old Hastings resident, told the deputy he and his wife had gotten in an argument while traveling to a friend’s house. The husband was visibly intoxicated, according to the deputy’s report. A second deputy arrived and asked the husband to take a breath test, but the man refused. The woman told deputies they had been at the Shamrock Bar in Freeport having some drinks with friends. After leaving the bar and stopping for coffee, the woman said they went to a friend’s house, where the husband become verbally abusive and was asked to leave. On the drive home, the man vomited out the car window, she said, and later took the keys out of the ignition while she was driving. She said she pulled as far off the road as she could manage. He then bit her finger, and in response she slapped him. She then left the vehicle and started walking away. A battle ensued over the car keys and the woman finally threw them in the ditch. A domestic violence charge request has been forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor. Saddles, tools stolen from local barn A man went to the sheriff’s department Jan. 23 to report theft from his barn. The barn, located on West Quimby Road, is some distance from the house, and the man said the entry door to the barn was not locked. He reported no damage to the premises and didn’t know of any possible suspects. When he called to report the missing items to his insurance company, they had asked for a police report. Several chainsaws, power tools, a generator, and two leather horse saddles, collectively worth about $4,175, were taken. The case is inactive pending more information. Hastings Police stopped a driver for traveling at a high rate of speed and for running into a curb on West State Street near Industrial Park Drive Jan. 26 around 2:23 a.m. As officers spoke with the driver, they noticed an odor of intoxicants and reported that his eyes were bloodshot and watery. The driver told police he had consumed three pints of beer. His Breathalyzer test registered .10 percent and he was arrested. Michigan Court of Appeals upholds McDowell’s decision Local. Independent. Working for you. Financial, Retirement and Legacy Planning for Individuals and Business Owners • Retirement Strategies • Deferred Compensation • 401(k) & Pension Plans • SIMPLE, SEP & Rollover IRA's • Investment Management • Group & Individual Health Plans • Medicare Supplement Plans • Fixed & Variable Annuities • College Education Funding • Life Insurance • Long Term Care Planning The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a 2011 ruling made by Barry County Circuit Judge Amy McDowell concerning a medical marijuana transfer between patients. The court confirmed the ruling Tuesday, Jan. 29, in a case against Tony Allen Green, a registered medical marijuana patient living in Nashville who gave a small amount of medical marijuana to another registered patient at no cost. Green was arrested on controlled substance charges but, on Dec. 22, 2011, McDowell dismissed the case finding Green had simply engaged in the “medical use” of marijuana under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act. McDowell ruled the plain language of the MMMA entitled the defendant to the presumption of medical use, a presumption the prosecution failed to rebut. Medical use, according to McDowell, includes the uncompensated transfer of medical marijuana for the alleviation of pain. McDowell rejected the prosecution’s claim that transfers can only occur in a patient-caregiver relationship. The Barry County Prosecutor at the time, Tom Evans, then sought an appeal stating there is no immunity in the MMMA for patient-to-patient transfers of medical marijuana. The prosecution contended that medical use is between a caregiver and patient, and is not medical use if between one patient and another. In the ruling made Tuesday, the COA states an uncompensated transfer is not a sale of marijuana, and the plain language of the MMMA does not place any restrictions on transfers between patients. Today, based on MMMA’s definition of medical use and sale, there's nothing illegal about a medical marijuana user providing a small amount of medicine to another registered user at no cost. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER David M. Muilenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Robin M. Welton Jeffrey A. Keessen ® AIF 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com 77573427 Refusal of test lands man in jail Brewing up a high test score In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM OF Charles L. Sams 3-19-1936 to 1-27-2000 Another year has passed since your passing, and yet it seems like yesterday that your kind smile crossed your face and your gentle ways came across. We think of you daily and love you so much, but know you are in a better place with no pain and suffering. We will always have the wonderful memories to remember as we go on with our lives day to day. Honey, we love you and miss you. Lots of love, as ever your family POLICE BEAT Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 15 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY Village of Middleville purchases highway property by Gerald Stein NORTH N: 9 7 6 5 2 M: 8 7 6 L: A K 10 8 K: J WEST EAST N: 8 M: J 4 3 L: 6 3 K: K Q 9 8 6 5 4 N: K J 10 4 M: 10 9 5 2 L: Q 7 5 K: 10 2 SOUTH: N: A Q 3 M: A K Q L: J 9 4 2 K: A 7 3 Dealer: East The Village of Middleville purchased this property at 307 Arlington St. in a county tax sale. Vulnerable: East/West Lead: KK North M(1) 3M 3NT Pass East Pass Pass Pass Pass South 2NT N 3N N 4N West Pass Pass Pass (1) Jacoby Transfer Last week we looked at the first of the Eight Conventions of the Modern Bridge World: The Stayman Convention. This week, we shall look at the second of the eight wonders. The Jacoby Transfer was named after Oswald Jacoby, one of the great players of all time. He popularized this convention as well as many others. A most useful convention, the Jacoby Transfer has a place in every bridge player’s repertoire of conventions. How does it work? In today’s hand, South had the big balanced hand with twenty high card points, a 4-4-3-3 distribution, and stoppers in three of the four suits. Opening two no trump as South did promised twenty points, a balanced hand, and interest in game if North had anything. North would need just 5-6 points to reach a game either in no trump or in a major suit. Looking at West’s hand, it would seem that West was itching to bid those long clubs. With seven clubs and nothing more, however, Vulnerable West wisely kept silent and passed. North looked at her hand, and with seven high-card points in diamonds, a singleton JK, North thought that three no trump would be a dangerous bid. Knowing what we know about West’s hand, that was definitely a smart choice. North looked at her five spades, and while they were nothing to write home about, still there were five of them, and South should be told about them. But how is North to convey that information to South? Enter the Jacoby Transfer Convention. It works like this: North will bid one suit below the suit she really wants to bid in the bidding scale. In this case, hearts is one suit below spades, and North bid 3M, promising a minimum of five spades. There is no limit to the points that North may have. The fun thing about the Jacoby Transfer is that the bidder may have zero points to bid the transfer. While North on this hand has more than zero, it is a convenient way for the South hand to bid the transfer suit, in this case spades, and to see if there is a eight-card fit in the major suit. Once North has bid the 3M South must announce to the table that the North/South team uses a transfer bid as part of their partnership agreement. This is done by South announcing aloud the term “Transfer.” If the East/West team wishes to know what a transfer is, they may indeed ask as they are entitled to know this convention that North/South are using. South completes the transfer by bidding 3N, and the bidding continues. While North does not know completely what is in the South hand, yet, because of the opening bid, she is assured that South has at least two spades in her hand. South would never open a no trump hand without a balanced hand, and a balanced hand has at most only one doubleton. Even if it were in the spade suit, North would know that they have seven spades between them and maybe eight or more. North offered South a choice of game in no trump by bidding 3NT or a chance for South to place the contract in 4N if she had three spades. South placed the contract at 4N because of the three spades in her hand. All pass and the contract is set. West had the lead, and with a long suit, there was hope that partner East would be short in clubs, and perhaps East/West could gain a ruff or two. No such luck. It was North who had the singleton club, and South took the first trick with the AK. As South surveyed the dummy and the opening lead of the KK, she was not too surprised at her partner’s cards. The diamonds looked particularly useful, and the five spades were there as promised. Wanting to set up the diamonds for later, South at trick two led a small diamond from her hand to the AL on the board. A small spade came from the dummy with East playing low. South played the QN, winning the finesse. She went back to the KL and again led a small spade. East played the 10N, and South took the AN. With a club discard from West, South knew the trump split was fourone, not a fun way to make a major game contract. Next, South led a small losing club from her hand, and she ruffed it on the board with one of the remaining spades. South led a small diamond from the board, knowing that it would lose to the QL, but that it would set up the remaining JL for later use. East won with the QL and took the next two tricks with the JN and the KN wiping out all of the trump for South in both hands. With no clubs to lead to partner, East has been end-played, and had to lead a heart to South. South took the three heart tricks and the set-up JL for a total of ten tricks and a 4N contract bid and made. Use the Jacoby Transfer Convention after a no trump opening bid of 1NT, 2NT, or 3NT. It is an effective bid and can make finding the right contract easier. One major advantage of the Jacoby Transfer is that the opener with the big hand is the closed hand. No one at the table is able to see the high cards that otherwise might be on display. Five hearts or five spades, zero points! What is there not to like about the Jacoby Transfer? ***** On Monday, February 4th, 2013, basic instruction and review of the Jacoby Transfer Convention will begin the four-week bridge series at KCC’s Institute for Learning in Retirement’s program at the Battle Creek Hill Brady Road campus. If interested in learning the Jacoby Transfer Convention, call the ILR for details. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Lightweights carry Bulldogs to dual meet win over HHS Hastings’ Mitchell Sarhatt dropped a 6-1 decision to Byron Center’s Austin Krantz in the 103-pound bout Wednesday at Byron Center High School. That was the best finish for any of the Saxons’ lightweights in a 40-33 non-conference loss to the Bulldogs. Byron Center won every weight class from 103 pounds up to 140, getting three pins, a technical fall and two major decisions in that stretch. Tom Riemersma added a pin of the Saxons’ William McKeever in the 171-pound match, and that was all the points the Bulldogs needed. Hastings won the other six matches from 145 pounds up, starting with Stephen Kendall’s 4-3 win over Eriq Gonzalez at 145 pounds. Jason Slaughter (152 pounds), Ken Cross (160), Patrick Murphy (189) and Nate Pewoski (285) all scored pins for Hastings, while Norberto Hernandez won by forfeit at 215 pounds. The Saxons were scheduled to head to the Parma Western Quad Wednesday and will be back in action Friday when they host the OK Gold Conference Tournament. The Saxons head into the league tournament in third-place behind Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Thornapple Kellogg. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 The Village of Middleville has purchased the property at 307 Arlington St. through a Barry County tax sale. The property, formerly Bob’s Engine Hospital, was bought for $12,500. It was previously owned by Bob Klinge, who told council members he was appealing the tax sale. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said those appeals have been exhausted, and the village now has title and deed to the property after the sale was finalized through the county. Fleury said the village is applying for two grants to help make the site ready for redevelopment. She said grants with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and one with the Michigan Department of Human Services for blight elimination could help clean up the site. She said it may be early summer before the village hears if the grants are accepted. Fleury said the village currently plans to make the property available for redevelopment. As owner of the property now, the village will have to secure the building until it can be demolished. Fleury said the village will also work with the previous owner to make certain he has property removed from the site. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on February 20, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hearing include the following proposed amendments of the designated sections of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances: 1. §220-6 is proposed to be amended to add definitions for the following new terms: “Biofuel”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II)”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type III)”, and “Wireless Communications Support Structure”. 2. §220-6 is proposed to be amended to revise the existing definitions for “farm” and “kennel”. 3. §220-13 pertaining to the permitted uses in the AG Agricultural District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)” as a permitted use in that district. 4. §220-14 pertaining to the special land uses in the AG Agricultural District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)” and “Wireless Communications Support Structure” as special land uses in that district. 5. §220-17 pertaining to the permitted uses in the RE Rural Estate Residential District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)” as a permitted use in that district. 6. §220-18 pertaining to the special land uses in the RE Rural Estate Residential District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)” as a special land use in that district. 7. §220-41 pertaining to the permitted uses in the R-5 Recreation District is proposed to be amended to designate as a permitted use in that district “farms and agricultural activities, including raising and keeping of animals on 10 acres or more, but no more than one animal unit per two acres shall be permitted”; and to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)” as a permitted use in that district. 8. §220-42 pertaining to the special land uses in the R-5 Recreation District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)” as a special land use in that district. 9. §220-63 pertaining to the special land uses in the C-4 Commercial Industrial District is proposed to be amended to designate “Wireless Communication Support Structure” as a special land use in that district. 10. §Chapter 220 is proposed to be amended to add a new § 220-113.4 pertaining to special land use application requirements and approval standards for an “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)”. 11. §Chapter 220 is proposed to be amended to add a new § 220-113.5 pertaining to special land use application requirements and approval standards for “Wireless Communications Support Structure”, and provisions relating to installation of antenna or other wireless communications equipment on an existing support structure or in an existing equipment compound. 12. §220-99 pertaining to private roads is proposed to be amended to clarify an application for approval of a private road is subject to site plan review, but not the special land use procedure; and also to delete verbiage relating to purported variance authority of the Township Board. 13. §220-108 pertaining to signs is proposed to be amended to allow portable signs as temporary signs, and also to permit a business use on a corner lot to have one ground-mounted sign on each street frontage. 14. Chapter 220 pertaining to the Zoning Board of Appeals is proposed to be amended to delete existing § 220-153 through § 220-156 in their entirety, and to add in place of same new § 220-153 through § 220-156.1 to comprehensively address Zoning Board of Appeals membership, jurisdiction and powers, meetings, application and appeal procedures, variance standards, and other matters relating to the functioning of the ZBA. 15. §220-89 pertaining to temporary uses or structures requiring Zoning Administrator authorization is proposed to be amended to add a new subsection providing for the issuance of permits for a temporary event subject to specified regulations. 16. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map/Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above-referenced proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment(s), may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendment(s) to the Zoning Ordinance/Map/Master Plan at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 77575770 �Page 16 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TK defense hounds Carter, earns win in Hastings Thornapple Kellogg guard Kaylin Johnson (24) leaps up to fire a pass over the trap of Hastings’ Grace Meade (left) and Nikki Redman (right). (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon senior guard Taylor Carter tugged on her jersey as she walked towards midcourt at one point in the fourth quarter. She was asking an official to please watch for Trojans holding onto her home white jersey. The Trojans did their best to make sure they were never more than an inch away from that jersey, and that was just what head coach Jessee Bays wanted to see from his Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team Friday at Hastings High School. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls scored their first OK Gold Conference victory of the season, topping the Saxons 52-37. Grace Possett spent a lot of time shadowing Carter wherever she went on the offensive end of the floor. Victoria Fuller, Erin Scheidel and Kaylin Johnson took turns. Olivia LaJoye got a minute or two to give it a try at the very end. “When you’ve got four people that are holding a star player, they’re going to be a little bit more fresh than what Taylor would be,” Bays said. “It might be two or three minutes here or there, but that’s all I’m asking my kids to give. Two or three minutes on one of the best players in this area. She’s been lighting people up. I was afraid of her.” Carter still tied freshman center Maddie Dailey for the team lead in scoring with 13 points. She hit two three-pointers, but Bays was happy to see them spread out. Despite having one girl on Carter at all times, the Trojans didn’t stop trapping everybody else - creating a number of turnovers. Dailey had 13 points, but two free throws accounted for her only two points of the second half. Getting the ball inside to Dailey was one of the big reasons the Saxons stayed in the ball game in the first half. “One of the reasons she found space was that we weren’t rotating over. The wing on our opposite side is supposed to get over there and once we made that adjustment then that’s fine.” A 5-0 run in the last minute and a half of the first half allowed the Trojans to pull in front 29-15 at the break. Molly Lark, Fuller, Kelli Graham and Erin Scheidel all hit big threes in the second half to help TK keep its lead in double figures. Hastings did put together a little run in the middle of the fourth quarter, cutting the TK lead to 41-31, but Graham took over, scoring nine points in an 11-0 Trojan run to push her team’s lead up to 52-34 with just over a minute and a half left. Graham led all scorers with 16 points. Crystal Smith added ten points for TK, Sydney Krol had eight and Lark chipped in six. The Trojans did a solid job of finding Krol in the middle of the Saxon defense in the second half. Hastings also fell in conference play Tuesday, falling to 1-3 in the conference and 5-8 overall with a 57-29 loss at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hastings head coach Andrew Mains said his team played a great first half against the Cougars. The Saxon defense held Catholic Central to 24 points in the first half, and the Cougar lead was just four at 24-20 at the break. Mains said that Nikki Redman led the defensive charge, and that Grace Bosma did a great job of rebounding for Hastings. Catholic Central came out hot in the second half though, and outscored the Saxons 33-9 the rest of the way. Dailey led the Saxons with 12 points. Hastings is at South Christian Friday, then will begin the second half of the conference season at home against Wayland Tuesday. TK is now 6-8 overall this season, and 1-3 in the OK Gold. TK fell 57-41 to visiting Wayland Tuesday night in conference action. The Wildcats raced out to an 18-4 lead in the opening quarter. Haley Obetts and Presley Hudson poured in 14 points each for the Wildcats. Allison Getty added 13 points and Nina DiCesare had ten. TK got 12 points from Graham, nine from Krol and seven from Molly Lark. Saxon center Maddie Dailey attacks the basket during the first half of Friday’s OK Gold contest against Thornapple Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Erin Gray dribbles past the pressure of Thornapple Kellogg’s Kaylin Johnson Friday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions build big enough lead to hold on versus DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Consecutive three-pointers by Austin Gonser, Garrett Miller and Sam Benedict early in the third quarter finally sparked the Lions Friday night. The three threes were a part of a 17-9 run in the third quarter for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team, and the Lions went on to a 60-50 win over visiting Delton Kellogg. “Overall, we played one of the best games of basketball we played in a long time, just team basketball with everybody doing their part,” said Lion head coach Christopher Ewing. He said his team switched up its defenses all evening long, with the 1-3-1 giving the Panthers some big troubles. The Lions’ 1-3-1 forced four straight turnovers to help in the third quarter run. The Lions led just 13-11 at the end of the first quarter. They pushed that lead to 30-24 at the half. Zach Leinaar kept Delton Kellogg in the ballgame, pouring in 21 points to go with nine rebounds. Gonser had a huge all-around night for the Lions, with 14 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. The Lions did a good job of creating shots for each other and finding the open man. Micah Bromley and Garret Mater had five assists each and Benedict finished with seven. Miller led the Lions in scoring with 15 points. Bromley had ten, Benedict nine, and Mater and Tommy Mudge added six points each. Delton Kellogg threw a half-court trap at the Lions late in the third quarter and into the fourth which took them out of their offensive rhythm and allowed Delton to creep closer in the fourth quarter. The Panthers had the ball down 55-50 with a minute to play. Mudge scored all six of his in the fourth quarter to help the Lions hold onto their lead. Behind Leinaar for Delton, Zach Meyers added 14 points and four assists. Gary Egelkraut had six points and four blocked shots. Jeff Minehart chipped in six points as well. Delton is now 1-12 overall and 1-10 in the KVA. The Panthers fell 61-43 at Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday. Hackett jumped on the Panthers early, outscoring them 14-3 in the opening quarter. Brian Aldrich led the Fighting Irish with 14 points and seven rebounds. Ted Rider added ten points. Bryan Bradley chipped in eight points and Evan Wenzel had six points and 10 rebounds. Leinaar had 13 points and Meyers 12 to lead Delton Kellogg. Meyers added nine rebounds and Leinaar seven. Maple Valley won 59-37 at Constantine Tuesday and is now 9-3 overall and 7-3 in the league. A 15-6 second quarter run put the Lions in control of the ball game. Mudge led the Lions with 14 points. Troy Allen and Bromley had 12 points each. Mike Harris had 11 points and four assists for the Falcons. Delton Kellogg’s Zach Leinaar fires a shot jump shot over Maple Valley’s Garret Mater Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hornets top Vikes in second meeting The Panthers’ Jeff Minehart looks to pass the ball as Maple Valley’s Micah Bromley closes in on him on the wing Friday. 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Varsity JV JV Basketball Basketball Swimming Basketball Basketball GR Ottawa Hills HS GR Ottawa Hills HS GR Creston HS GR Ottawa Hills HS GR Ottawa Hills HS A H H A H Times and dates subject to change Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule 77575758 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood started the second half of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season Friday, falling 80-48 at Williamston. The Vikings beat the Hornets in their first meeting of the season, at Lakewood High School. Lakewood head coach Wayne Lakewood point guard Kalib McKinney goes over Belding’s Nick Price to put up a shot during Tuesday’s non-conference contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Piercefield said the biggest difference from that game to the one on Friday was that the Vikings hit shots in the first game that they didn’t in the second. Lakewood hit 12 threes the first time the two teams met. They hit eight again Friday, including five by David Parks who led his team with 17 points, but the Vikings also missed a number of three-point attempts. Piercefield said those long shot attempts turned into long rebounds for the Hornets, who turned those long rebounds into transition points at the other end. Parks had five rebounds and three assists to go along with his 17 points. Colin O’Mara finished with eight points and Alex Caudy six. Kalib McKinney had five rebounds and three steals as well for the Vikings. Williamston ran out to a 20-11 lead in the opening quarter and pushed its advantage to 35-19 by the half. Matt Meranda led Williamston with 16 points, while teammates Ryan Watters and Riley Lewis had 13 points each. Despite the lopsided score, Piercefield was happy with the effort. “They played hard. They played their tails off. We’re just having a hard time putting the ball in the basket right now,” he said. The Vikings go on the road for a CAACWhite contest at Portland Friday. Lakewood is now 5-9 overall and 2-4 in the conference. Lakewood topped Belding 60-52 Tuesday Lakewood’s Dylan Durkee (right) is hit on the arm by Belding’s Telson Jones as he puts up a shot. (Photo by Perry Hardin) night in non-conference action at Lakewood High School. The Vikings poured in 37 points in the first half to take a 37-24 lead into the break. Potter led the Vikings with 14 points. O’Mara and Parks had 11 each, and Dylan Durkee chipped in eight points. The Vikings did a great job of creating shots for each other, finishing the game with 17 assists. O’Mara had six assists and McKinney five. Parks had a team-high 12 rebounds. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — Page 17 Delton wrestlers getting better at the right time by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg is .500 in the KVA. Maple Valley thinks it should be. Instead, the Lions sat at 1-5 in the league heading into last night’s final conference dual at Olivet. Delton Kellogg is 3-3 in the conference after going 2-0 at the final KVA Quad of the season, which it hosted Wednesday. Maple Valley was 0-2 on the day. The Lions fell 3936 to Pennfield, then were downed 36-34 by the host Panthers from Delton Kellogg. Delton started the day with a 58-24 win over Olivet. Delton Kellogg clinched its two-point win over the Lions with Calob Montes scoring a 6-4 decision over Diego Pesina in the 215pound match. “It was a good match,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips said. “Those are two quality opponents, probably two of the best 215-pounders in the KVA. It came right down to the wire, like you’d expect, with Montes pulling it out right at the end. That was a big victory for us, because that sealed the win.” Pesina held Montes down for the first 113 seconds of the third period, but Kallee scored a reversal with seven seconds remaining to get the victory. Maple Valley’s Travis Franks (left) works to break free from Delton Kellogg’s Hunter Chilton during the second period of their 171-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Diego should have beaten that kid,” Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts said. “He didn’t wrestle well enough. He didn’t use his legs for balance. That was it. He didn’t get his legs out to use for balance. We’ve been telling him that all year long and it finally caught up with him.” The Lions’ Zack Rosenberger followed up by pinning Delton Kellogg’s Devin Kallee 1 minute 14 seconds into the 285-pound match to finish the dual as both teams had voids at 103 pounds. The 215-pound match was one of just three to go six minutes in the dual. The lone Lion win came at 171 pounds, where Travis Franks pulled out a 4-0 decision against Hunter Chilton. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in that match led the offical to add one team point to the Lions’ score. A locked-hands penatly in the final seconds prevented Delton Kellogg’s Jake Reed from scoring a major decision over Maple Valley’s Zack Pixley at 145 pounds, but Reed still managed an 8-1 win. Delton Kellogg had Brogan Smith at 119 pounds, Kenmark Maligat at 130, Cam Hudson at 135, and Aaron Addison at 140 score first-period pins against the Lions. Cody Reed won by forfeit for the Panthers at 160 pounds. “I think Kenmark is really coming on strong, Kenmark Maligat our 130-pounder,” said Phillips. “He was injured for the first half of the year. He wrestled in our first dual, injured his elbow, and then right when he was recovering from that he got super sick and was down for a couple of weeks with an illness and he’s finally come back the last two or three weeks. He’s really looked good. He beat a Constantine kid last week and had two big victories today. He’s really starting to come on, and he’s someone we need to come on. He’s a senior. He’s in the middle of the lineup. He’s a senior, and the boys look up to him, so he’s really starting to come into his own just at the right time of the year.” Delton was happy to have a mostly full line-up after having to cancel its trip to a tournament the previous Saturday because of illness. The Lions got first-period pins from Kodee Crouch (112-pounds), Austin Davis (125) and Rodney Bement (152), and a forfeit win by Cole Decker at 189 pounds. “We gave away two matches,” said coach Ricketts. “I told them, I take half the blame. When you’re that close and you lose, then I could have coached better. I’ll take half the blame, they take half the blame. I’ll find a way to win the close ones. We’ve thrown away far too many duals this year. It must be half coaching.” Maple Valley’s Decker and Davis lost a couple of tough matches in the Lions’ dual with Pennfield. Ricketts shouted from the sideline for Decker to release Pennfield’s Justin Parker at the start of the third period of their 189-pound match, with Decker trailing 2-1. Decker didn’t get away though, and Parker scored a reversal and two nearfall points before eventually pinning him midway through the period. That left the Lion team still three points short when Pesina and Rosenberger closed out the dual with Pennfield with pins at 215 and 285 pounds respectively. The 189 pound match wasn’t the only one where the Lions might have given up a couple extra points to Pennfield. Davis was wrestling well against Pennfield’s Austin Tuttle in the 125-pound match. The pair were tied 2-2 heading into the second period. Davis chose the bottom position, but never got up. Tuttle pinned him at the 3:10 mark. In the 140-pound match, Maple Valley’s Kenny Cristopher caught Ryan Hammer and turned him on his shoulders to take an 8-0 lead into the first period. Christopher chose the top position, hoping to turn Hammer again in the second period, but Hammer scored a reversal and pinned Christopher 31 seconds into the second period. Rosenberger, Crouch, Bement and Franks were the Lions who were 2-0 on the day. Crouch scored a 2-0 victory over Pennfield’s Taylor Brown in the 112-pound Delton Kellogg 160-pounder Cody Reed closes in on a first period pin of Olivet’s Cody Frisbie during their team’s KVA dual at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bout. Bement pinned Pennfield’s Daries Miller 2:47 into their 152-pound match. At 171 pounds, Franks edged Nick Schwarz 9-4. Kallee at 285 pounds, Cody Reed at 160, Ray St. Onge at 152, Addison at 140, Maligat at 130, Malcom Rogers at 125, and Chjristian Kapetyn at 112 pounds had pins for Delton in the dual with Olivet. Hudson added a 19-5 win over Shilo Towern at 135 pounds for the Panthers, and Montes at 215 pounds and Smith at 119 won by forfeit. Delton Kellogg will host the KVA Tournament Saturday. The Panthers closed out the league duals last night at Pennfield. Delton Kellogg’s Kenmark Maligat (top) nears a pin of Maple Valley’s Matt Reid in the first minute of their 130-pound match Wednesday during their team’s KVA dual at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions cut into DK’s big lead late by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions didn’t have the inside presence to keep pace with Delton Kellogg’s senior center in the early stages Friday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team scored a 44-31 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory at Maple Valley High School, with Mallory Sewell leading the way with 17 points and six rebounds. She had ten points at the end of the first quarter, and her 12 points in the first half helped Delton take a 29-13 lead into the locker room. “She just came out and took over, which is kind of nice because she attacked the hoop, scored at the basket, and got fouled,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “That’s the Mal we all know and love. When she plays like that, we’re a pretty good team.” Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes said his girls got a little more physical with Sewell after that first quarter, and that slowed her down a little bit - but not as much as Delton’s lead did. “We really didn’t have an answer for her in the beginning,” Wilkes said. Delton Kellogg center Christy Gonzalez fires a shot over the top of Maple Valley’s Emily Burkett during Friday night’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The one thing the Lions do is keep looking for answers though. They never stopped battling. Delton built a 20 point lead in the fourth quarter. Mike Mohn cleared his bench, but eventually had to put a couple starters back on the floor to make sure his team held on. “Wins, losses, it doesn’t matter. If you’ve got kids battling that hard, that late in the game, with as few wins as they have, that’s a good coach,” Mohn said of Wilkes. “My hats off to him and my hats off to those kids that he’s got. They’re a good group of kids too. Two of the nicer groups playing against each other tonight. That was kind of fun to be a part of.” Kristen Mohn added ten points for Delton Kellogg, Sarah Rendon seven and Rachel Parker and Brooke Martin had five points apiece. Hanna Kyle and McKaily Bodenmuller had seven points each for Maple Valley. Timara Burd chipped in six points and Emily Burkett had four. Delton Kellogg is now 11-3 overall and 93 in the KVA. The Panthers came out hot early Tuesday too, and went on to top Hackett Catholic Central in Delton 52-25. The Panthers had 25 points in the first quarter alone. “We came out on fire,” said coach Mohn, “hitting on all cylinders, moving the basketball. It was just a pretty sight to see really, how we moved the ball efficiently. That ball was just yanking around the outside and dropping inside. Everybody was scoring and getting touches.” The offense didn’t keep running as smoothly all night, but the defensive effort was there the entire time. Sewell led the Panthers with 15 points and five rebounds. Rendon added 12 points and Parker 10. Maple Valley is now 1-12 overall this season and 1-10 in the KVA. The Lions fell 43-36 to visiting Constantine Tuesday. The Falcons led by one entering the fourth quarter, then went on a 14-8 run in the final eight minutes to close out the win. Makayla Parsons had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Falcons, while Emily Schrock chipped in seven points. Maple Valley got 10 points from Burd, eight from Kyle and five from Alexis LaMance. Brandon Taylor rolls first 800 series at Hastings Bowl Brandon Taylor of Hastings rolled games of 269, 299 and 244 for an 812 series at Hastings Bowl Jan. 10. Dean Lambert, owner of Hastings Bowl, said it is the first 800 bowled in the history of Hastings Bowl. Taylor will receive an 800 ring, and a trophy for 11 strikes in a row. Trojan cheer wins another OK Gold/Green jamboree Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team is still undefeated in the OK Gold/Green Conference after winning the league’s jamboree Wednesday. TK finished 20.7 points ahead of runner-up Grand Rapids Catholic Central to finish first for the third time in the conference in three tries this year. The Trojan team finished with a final point total of 705. Catholic Central was second with 684.3 points, followed by Hastings 662.5, Byron Center 655.12, Wayland 654, Holland Christian 633.52, Zeeland West 547.8 and Hamilton 547.4. Grand Rapids Catholic Central had the best round three Wednesday though, scoring a 278.6 to the Trojans’ 276.1. TK had a 23.2 point lead heading into that final round. The Trojans scored a 220.3 in round one and a 208.60 in round two. Hastings was just ahead of the Cougars heading into the final round, but scored a 256.6 in round three. The Saxons started the day with a 213.5 in round one and a 192.40 in round two. Catholic Central also scored a 213.5 in round one, then added a 192.20 in round two. The league was scheduled to head to Byron Center last night, and will close out the league season Wednesday (Feb. 6) at Hastings High School. �Page 18 — Thursday, January 31, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings basketball holds share of OK Gold lead by Brett Bremer Sports Editor How big of an offensive threat has Hastings guard Luke Heide become. Thornapple Kellogg’s game-plan was to try and stop two Saxons, Heide and Maxwell Clark. But like so many teams before them, the Trojans didn’t get that done as the Saxons scored a 54-43 win over the visiting Trojans Friday. Heide finished with a game-high 23 points. “Luke, for him, was a little off, so it kind of got us off to a slow start that way, but in that second quarter he knocked down a couple and got his confidence going,” said Hastings coach Steve Storrs. Heide hit back to back three pointers to turn a one-point Trojan lead into a five-point Saxon edge late in the second quarter, and the Trojans never led again. Ian Beck added an offensive put-back at the buzzer to finish off the eight-point run by the Saxons and put his team up 24-17 at the half. “Most teams do have to focus a second guy on (Heide) and he’s been doing a good job of finding the open guy and staying patient,” Storrs said. Clark was that open guy early in the second half. He scored the first nine points of the second half for Hastings, knocking down a pair of three pointers in his team’s 10-4 run to start the third quarter - pushing the Saxons’ lead to double digits. Clark finished the night with 12 points. “They hit their triples, got it up to seven and then they stretched it up. They outplayed us right away in the third, but the thing that I’m most proud about with my guys is that there’s no quit in them,” Thornapple Kellogg head coach Mike Rynearson said. “They kept battling. We’ve got to learn how to move the ball a little better offensively. We get stagnant, and the ball doesn’t move like it should, but defensively they work hard. They hustle. They sprint back. And, they’re young. Overall they’re just young. They’re still learning and they’re playing against kids that are just a little bit bigger and stronger. Hopefully this experience will pay off in the long run.” TK cut the Saxon lead down to 42-35 with 4:21 to play in the fourth quarter and got a steal to take possession of the basketball, but turned it right back over to the Saxons who went 8-of-9 at the free throw line the rest of the way to seal the win. Tommy Hamilton led TK with 15 points. Grant Allison added seven, Cole Cronkright had six, and Kameryn Kidder chipped in five. Eric Hart and Beck each finished with six points for Hastings. Beck added five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Clark had four rebounds, three steals and three assists. Hastings is now 8-3 overall and 3-1 in the OK Gold Conference, tied for first place in the conference with Wayland and South Christian. The Saxons visit the Sailors this Friday to end the first half of the league season. The Saxons added their third league win Tuesday, topping visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central 60-57 in overtime. Hastings rallied from a 37-31 deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to force overtime, then outscored the Cougars 13-10 in the extra session. Clark scored 11 of his team-high 19 points in the overtime session, going 6-of-6 at the free throw line and adding a big three-pointer as well. The Saxons were 8-of-8 at the free throw line in the overtime as a team. Clark also had four assists on the night. “He became a little more aggressive I think, in the fourth quarter and then in overtime he hit a big shot right away,” Storrs said of Clark. Heide battled some illness to finish with 17 points. Beck chipped in nine points as well as a team-high seven rebounds. Hart added seven points and four rebounds and Alex Cherry had four points to go with four boards. Jon Marosi and Peter Firlik had 20 points each to lead the Cougars. Both teams had to battle foul trouble throughout the night, Storrs said that the Cougars’ best player DeMarkus Stuckey fouled out in the fourth quarter, which helped open things up offensively a bit for the Saxons. Stuckey finished with seven points. Hastings led 11-5 after one quarter, but the Cougars rallied to go up 25-22 at the half, then added to their lead in the third quarter. Storrs said his team picked up its intensity in the fourth quarter, and had a three-point lead in the final seconds until Mike Priest grabbed a loose ball and drilled a fall-away three-pointer for his only points of the night to tie things up for the Cougars. Thornapple Kellogg is now 4-9 overall and 0-4 in the OK Gold Conference, after a 69-36 loss at Wayland Tuesday. The Wildcats found their scoring touch first. Wayland led 9-2 after one quarter, then exploded for 52 points in the next two periods Hastings guard Luke Heide fires a jump shot over Thornapple Kellogg’s Grant Allison Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to take a 61-29 lead into the final eight minutes. Lacey James led the Wildcats with 16 points. Wayland had eight players with at least six points. Keagan Ritz-Smith, Quentin Sweeney and Jack Phillips had seven each. TK’s leading scorers, Hamilton and Francisco, had six each. AJ Sprague added five points. Vikes drop second league dual Saxon guard Ian Beck dribbles past Thornapple Kellogg’s Tommy Hamilton during the first half of Friday’s OK Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Michael Eastman (30) works his way around pressure from Thornapple Kellogg’s AJ Sprague. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK a few points better than Lions Maple Valley’s varsity competitive cheer team keeps upping its school-record scores, but Delton Kellogg keeps staying one step ahead. Delton Kellogg won for the second time in the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference this season, edging the runner-up Lions by just over 8.5 points at Maple Valley High School Wednesday. The Panthers scored a three-round total of 667.28 points, and the Lions were second at 658.70. Maple Valley had the best round one score of the day, a 214.2, but was edged by the Panthers in each of the last two rounds. The Lions would tack on a 173.70 in round two and a 270.8 in round three. Delton scored a 206.3 in round one, and was in third place behind the Lions and White Pigeon following that first round. Delton took the lead with a 186.26 in round two, and held onto that lead with a 274.4 in round three. White Pigeon finished third on the night with a score of 643.40, followed by Bronson 622.12, Schoolcraft 613.40 and Pennfield 522.60. The league is at Bronson for the third jamboree of the season this evening (Jan. 31), and will finish off the conference season Feb. 9 with the SMCCC Championship at Pennfield. This Saturday, the Delton Kellogg girls travel to the Albion Invitational. Surprise Your Valentine with ... Valentine Love Lines by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior Lars Pyrzinski’s 100th varsity victory gave the Lakewood varsity wrestling team an 18-12 lead over visiting Stockbridge in the teams’ Capital Area Activities Conference White Division dual Wednesday. That was the last lead the Vikings would hold though. Stockbridge handed Lakewood its second league loss of the season, topping the Vikings 43-34 at Lakewood High School. It was the first conference meeting between the two teams, and Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch thought better familiarity with the Panther line-up might have allowed him to juggle things differently in his line-up - but the end result was more than that. “They just came in physical and we folded,” Veitch said. The Vikings end the league duals with a 22 record. The conference tournament is Saturday. The 215-pound and 103-pound matches in The Hastings Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a love line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 14th issue. Deadline is noon Tuesday, February 12th. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, relatives, teachers, best friend or anyone whom you would like to say thanks to for being so nice. The cost is “lovingly low,” just $5.15 for 16 words (additional words 15¢ each). Payment must accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. Compose your own Valentine message—it’s easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: Enclosed please find my special prepaid Valentine Love Lines Compose Your Own Message Below KES HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Sweet Beans! that You are the best thing DEAREST BABY CA ever happened to me! Love, Big Bear Our love is here Forever yours, H to stay. oney Bunny Deadline is Noon, Tues., February 12 NAME CITY TOTAL WORDS IN MESSAGE PHONE STATE ZIP TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED At 16 words $5.15 plus 15¢ each additional word • Message to be published on February 14, 2013 77575586 ADDRESS were key. Lakewood’s Jack Tromp at 215 and John Jackson at 103 had leads in their bouts, but both wound up getting pinned. Tromp 3 minutes and 45 seconds into his match by the Panthers’ Josh Ensign. Jack Crider stuck Jackson 4:54 into their 103pound match. Stockbridge had five pins in the duals and picked up six points from a Viking forfeit at 140 pounds. Lakewood won three of the night’s first five bouts, in the dual that started at 160 pounds. Garrett Phelps tied the match at 6-6 by pinning Stockbridge’s Nick Ensign 1:27 into the 171-pound match. Markus Temple then pinned John Risner 1:16 into the 189pound match to put Lakewood up 12-6. Josh Ensign tied the dual with his pin of Tromp, then Pyrzinski picked up win number 100 by sticking Brett Hamilton 1:14 into the 285-pound match. Pins for the Panthers by Crider at 103pounds, AJ Best at 112 and Dylan Higgins at 125 put them ahead for good. Dustin Strand at 119 pounds and Jordon Bennett at 152 both won by forfeit for Lakewood. The Vikings’ other points came from Austin Kietzman’s 10-1 major decision of Luke Olson in the 130-pound match. Stockbridge also had Dayton Prater score an 11-4 decision over Jeremy Innes at 135 pounds, Chase Roberts win by forfeit at 140 and William Dale score a 15-5 major decision over David Bibbler at 145. Jeff Tucker stared the night off with a pin for the Panthers at 160 pounds. Lakewood bounced back Saturday, going 5-0 at its 10-team Lakewood Duals. The Vikings topped Central Montcalm 4030, Webberville 76-6, East Lansing 38-30, Jackson Northwest 43-34 and East Kentwood 42-29. Jackson, Bennett and Phelps were all 5-0 on the day for Lakewood. Eaton Rapids was also 5-0, sharing the overall championship with the Vikings. The Greyhounds beat Caledonia 44-23, Laingsburg 60-12, Sturgis 48-24, East Kentwood 57-15 and East Lansing 66-15. TK boys score lopsided wins at GR Christian Thornapple Kellogg got its third OK Gold Conference victory at Grand Rapids Christian High School last Wednesday, knocking off Ottawa Hills 75-6. The Trojans also scored a 72-9 non-conference victory over the Forest Hills Central ‘B’ team Wednesday to improve to 20-5 overall this season. Thornapple Kellogg was scheduled to travel to Grand Rapids last night to face off against the OK Gold’s other unbeaten team, Catholic Central. The Cougars were also 3-0 heading into last night’s dual. The conference championship will be decided Friday, at Hastings High School, as the Saxons host the conference tournament. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-02-07.pdf a9a9e17118758674ea379bec63a30fb7 PDF Text Text Lakewood considering new athletic conference Keep government open and responsible Saxons don’t wear down in Wayland See Story on Page 7 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 17 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 6 NEWS BRIEFS Thornapple Wind Band forced to cancel concert The Feb. 8 concert planned by the Thornapple Wind Band has been canceled. Weather conditions have led to the cancellations of too many of the five practices that normally precede each concert. The concert will not be rescheduled, but Sandi Wake, spokesperson for the all-volunteer band said some exciting plans are in the works. The next concert will be Friday, March 15, at 7:30 in the Hastings High School lecture hall, with special guest Ein Prosit, a traditional German band based out of Kalamazoo. Members of that band hail from Michigan and Indiana, and the band’s alphorn group, Alpentraume, also will be playing. In the meantime, the Thornapple Wind Band will perform at Bands on the Grand Saturday, March 2, at Forest Hills Eastern High School in Ada. Nine bands will perform that day, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the Thornapple Wind Band will play at 2:30 p.m. This event is free. Freeport group to meet Wednesday Everyone over the age of 50 from Hastings, Middleville, Woodland, Freeport, Lake Odessa, Clarksville, Alto and Saranac is invite to a Valentine’s Day potluck at noon Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the community building in Freeport. Dinner will be followed by sweetheart bingo. Guests should bring a dish to share, their own table service and serving utensils, if needed. Coffee will be furnished. Also, guests are asked to bring a prize for bingo, either wrapped or unwrapped. Suggestions include cookies, a loaf of homemade bread, fruit, a crocheted doily, pot holders, a book, pen, towels or something similar. The community center is at the west end of Main Street, behind the fire barn. The over-50 group meets the second Wednesday of each month. No dues or fees are charged. Power outage halts business Monday Apologies are extended to any advertisers, readers, vendors or anyone else who was unable to conduct business Monday morning at the J-Ad office in Hastings. Power went out shortly after work began at 7 a.m. Feb. 4 and remained out until about 2 p.m. Crews from Consumers Energy were able to determine that a main line feeding in to the North Broadway plant was damaged, perhaps during the thunderstorm the previous week. When lights and equipment were turned on Monday morning, the power draw apparently was enough to cause a line to snap. We apologize to anyone who may have been inconvenienced by this difficulty and are happy to have the presses rolling again. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, February 7, 2013 Immense challenge to education continue in 2013 As the new year becomes more established, the Banner has engaged the opinions of leaders in a number of different fields as to what they feel 2013 will bring for Barry County. This week, we focus on education and the outlook from Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeff Jennette and the two school superintendents within the BISD, Todd Geerlings of the Hastings Area School System and Paul Blacken of Delton Kellogg Public Schools. The year 2013 carries over many of the same issues that have hampered school districts in Michigan over the past several years: Higher expenses and declining enrollment. “Obviously, schools are going to have to continue to be asked to do more with less, despite increasing costs for retirement, bus fuel, food costs, etc.,” said Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeff Jennette. “We are expecting to get the same amount of money per pupil. However, as the dollars are decreased through the rising costs of items like retirement, fuel and food, the achievement expectations also continue to rise. We all need to meet the challenge. Schools of Choice, charter schools and the Education Achievement Authority are all issues that are going to present issues for educators in the future, he said. School safety is always a concern, he added. “I believe that our schools are safe, but it only takes one incident to unsettle our entire system,” said Jennette. He also mentioned potential legislation concerning more money for transportation, restoring Proposal A to its intent and promoting skilled trades. “It will be interesting to see what happens in those areas. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings said that as the district moves forward in 2013, he is happy to have the con- tract with the Hastings Education Association settled. “It is a contract that will allow us to get back into positive numbers and out of a deficit,” he said. “We will use the money wisely.” Now that the contract is settled, he said the district can focus on creating a strategic plan, a process that will include not only administrators, but also teachers, staff, community members, parents and students. “The strategic plan will help us focus on our mission and goals and look at what we are doing well and what we can do in any areas that need improvement,” he said. “We want to have a solid program for students K through eight and we want a solid program as they move into secondary education. We are looking at vocational programs, work study opportunities in the community, and we are also looking to add a couple more AP [Advanced Placement] classes to prepare students for higher education.” Geerlings said the strategic plan also would afford the district a chance to look at its facilities, their age and condition, how they are being used and how they can be used moving forward. “When I interviewed for this job, I said that I want the district to be data-driven, customer-focused and to strive for continuous improvement,” he said. “We need to collect the data, look at it, respond to it, so we can improve what we do.” The big question for Delton Kellogg Schools will be answered with two ballot questions May 7. Superintendent Paul Blacken said approval of the proposals will allow the district to provide new technology, establish safer entrances, reduce operational costs with through energy efficiency, buy new buses and classroom furnishings, install new playgrounds, a new track, gym floor, bleachers See EDUCATION, page 9 Snow-covered and slippery Well, maybe this scholarly frog is not so slippery these days; frosty, perhaps. Hibernation is not an option for this book-loving amphibian who resides year-round in the rain garden next to Hastings Public Library. Monday’s snow doesn’t seem to dampen the enthusiasm he has for reading. County board about to go video by Doug VanderLaan Editor Hold on to those Emmy Award ballots. Voters for the year’s best reality television show may want to select the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which Tuesday approved funds for equipment to televise its weekly meetings worldwide via the Internet. “Right now, somewhere in the world — maybe even on a beach in South America — someone could be listening to my voice, but they can’t see my face,” began a light-hearted Commissioner Ben Geiger, introducing a proposal to add Livestream video to board meetings that are now broadcast by radio. “Which might not be a bad thing,” interrupted Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. Though it drew a roomful of laughs, Stolsonburg’s comment carried some meaning. “Aren’t there things we need more than for people to see our faces?” asked Commissioner Jon Smelker. “We’re already on audio. I’m not against this, but there are just more important things right now.” Smelker and James Dull were the dissenting votes in a 5-2 decision that directs the county’s information technology department to purchase a streaming media encoder and three cameras for no more than $2,500. An ongoing $42 per month subscription to Livestream.com will allow board meetings to be televised as soon as cameras are installed, possibly as soon as two weeks. Funds will come from the data processing fund, one of three county funds that carry annual surpluses from the general fund. Commissioners were informed at Tuesday’s meeting by County Administrator Michael Brown that the data processing fund held a 2012 year-end balance of $932,000, making the video decision, in the minds of the five approving commissioners, to be a sound one. Geiger conceded that the county’s information technology director, David Shinavier, has reported the audio feed being underutilized, “When you ran for office, you knew that the price of gas was,” stated Moore. “You guys are getting paid to be here — I’m not. If you combine the two meetings on one day, you’ll be pushing things through at the end just to get things done.” Rick Moore, resident but maintained that, for a small expenditure, an additional video feed may provide even more transparency for the board. “You can’t have more transparency than this,” commented Joyce Snow, to which Dull replied, “Transparency for a small amount of people.” Dull and Snow appeared to be allied on Tuesday’s other contentious issue, a recommendation that the board hold both an official and a committee of the whole meeting on the same Tuesday, eliminating the current fourTuesday meeting format each month. Committee of the whole meetings are the first and third Tuesdays. Official board meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. “If we can get people to come, they’ll see both meetings,” pointed out Dull, who also added that the two-week break offered between the two meetings would “give us two weeks to react, it gives more time [than the current one week between meetings] to mull things over.” Snow’s attraction is the savings in time and fuel for commissioners with 22 meetings to attend for the remainder of 2013 under the proposal rather than the 40 currently scheduled. When Geiger protested that the proposal “would take commissioners farther and farther away from the business of the county,” Snow responded that it could provide even closer proximity. “It gives you more time to meet with constituents and to investigate some of the issues with which were involved,” maintained Snow. But Stolsonburg and Smelker argued that the perception of those constituents trumped any advantage. “We’re talking all about perception,” said Smelker, “and the perception here [in this proposal] is that we’re not interested in being here.” Stolsonburg, a Realtor, provided a deeper personal perception. “I could definitely spend more time selling real estate [under this proposal],” said Stolsonburg, “but is that what I was elected to do? No, I was not elected to do what’s best for Craig Stolsonburg, I was elected to do what’s best for the residents of Barry County.” “I brought this up because it appears to be a more efficient use of time,” responded Snow, “not because I’d use my time in some other business.” Though commissioner’s positions on the proposal seemed apparent, it was citizen Rick Moore, speaking from the audience, who could have swayed the momentum of the discussion when he rose to address the difficulties of holding committee of the whole and official committee meetings on the same day. “When you ran for office, you knew that the price of gas was,” stated Moore. “You guys are getting paid to be here — I’m not. If you combine the two meetings on one day, you’ll be pushing things through at the end just to get things done. “Like Jon [Smelker] said, it’s transparency. We want you folks here alert and capable.” Dull was the first commissioner polled on the roll call vote to move the recommendation to next week’s official board meeting for consideration and, after having spoken in favor, voted against it. Geiger, Stolsonburg, Howard Gibson, and Smelker joined the 5-2 majority that closed the discussion. Snow and Jim DeYoung voted for the proposal and secured a tacit commitment that the board will revisit the issue in six months. In other business Tuesday, the board: • Voted to forward a request to next week’s official board meeting that select boards and commissions within the county, many of which are under the county board authority, complete an evaluation form to provide helpful data to the county board as it evaluates performance and possible reforms. • Recommend the re-appointment of Michelle Skedgell to a three-year term on the parks and recreation board as a representative from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. • Received an overview presentation from David Shinavier, director of the county’s Land Information Services and Geographical Information Services. In addition to budget updates and current allocations of time, Shinavier provided incisive data on subjects such as how users of the county’s website services are accessing maps, deeds and legal data; ongoing plans to replace and update technology; and on current department initiatives, including a network switch upgrade, plans for a new telephone system, an overhaul of the county’s website, video broadcast support for board meetings and network security planning. • Agreed to hold an evening meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, for a strategic planning session to be dedicated to discussion of facilities planning. • Directed County Administrator Brown to investigate one of two possible meeting dates in April to hold an educational seminar for township officials and leaders of county committees on compliance with the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The next meeting of the board of commissioners will be Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. in the board chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. �Page 2 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Weather starts acting like winter again Butler Creek, which a week ago was shown raging with rainwater near Mill Street, is getting back to its normal level Monday. Icicles hang from the roofs of area homes and businesses. The pedestrian bridge near Hastings Manufacturing, which saw a increase in foot traffic when the nearby Michigan Avenue bridge was replaced last summer, sees only snowflakes Monday morning. Ice buildup skirts around the beams supporting the old trestle bridge near Hastings Manufacturing. The new picnic area in the floodplain near the library is blanketed with snow Monday. The previous two weeks have brought temperatures ranging from 7 below zero to nearly 60, as well as rain, lightning, thunder, and now back to snow. Freshly fallen snow serves to highlight the architecture of the old railroad bridge, now a pedestran bridge, near Hastings Manufacturing Company. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 3 Hastings places in nine events at West Ottawa Science Invitational Ready to compete at TK Saturday Becky Maurer and Tom Peurach earn medals in the engineering and construction event, Boomilever. Competing at the West Ottawa High School Science Olympiad Invitational Jan. 26 are (front row, from left) Tom Peurach, Ian Beck (second row) Corrie Osterink, Devin Hamlin, Aaron Denny, Braxton Prill, Kelsi Harden, Matthew Maurer, Ashley Weinbrecht, Becky Maurer, Abby Campbell, (third row) Noah Wilson, Stephen Bowles, Scott Garber, Adam Shaeffer, Dakota Gaskill, Taren Odette, Avery Lomas, Jaelynn Koning, Ryan Thornburgh, (back) Assistant Coach Aaron Yusten, Ben Anderson, Caleb Keech, Kaitlan Allan, Marshall Cherry, Dexx VanHouten, Hannah Barnard, Alex Cherry, Peter Beck, Naomi VanDien, Conner Wales, Alie Porter and Coach Marty Buehler The Hastings High School Science Olympiad team competed in its first meet of the year Saturday, Jan. 26, at the West Ottawa Invitational in Holland. Hastings split its squad into two teams for the meet and started out the season winning awards in nine events, said Marty Buehler, who coaches the teams, assisted by Aaron Yusten. Science Olympiad is a national program that begins with workshops and invitationals and then moves on to regional, state and national competitions. Some competitions are written tests; some are build events, constructed prior to the competition and tested for time, distance, weight bearing or other measure; and some events are a combination of written tests and demonstration or handson. Competitions cover all areas of science, including physics, chemistry, technology, engineering, environmental, genetics, astronomy, electronics, aerodynamics and more. Hastings will be in action again Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Thornapple Kellogg Science Olympiad Invitational in Middleville. Tom Peurach (left) and Dexx VanHouten take first place Elastic Launched Gliders, an aeronautics competition. Adam Schaefer (center) and Braxton Prill get instructions before competing in the MagLev event, which suspends magnets while propelling them on a track. The pair received awards for placing in the event at West Ottawa. 77576057 Stephen Bowles (left) and Ian Beck show their medals earned in the Technical Problem Solving competition. Kelsi Harden and Ian Beck win medals in the genetics competition called “Designer Genes.” �Page 4 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Keep government open and responsible — from Detroit to Barry County Bridge may be icy Higher water levels, brought by last week’s rain and thunderstorm, are evident in the ice left clinging to the superstructure of the old trestle bridge, now a pedestrian bridge in Hastings. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Maestro Monk Do you recognize this guy? A sticker reading “Monk Watson” was put on the front of this eightby- 10 photo. On the back is written “Monk as B The Orchestra Conductor — show-stopping performance.” The tablecloth is decorated with playing cards. What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo elicited an suggestion that maybe the photo was from a later date and two men were Justin McLean (left) and Ed McPharlin. However, the postcard on which the photo is printed is like those from the early 1900s, as is the wheelbarrow to the right of the stairs. Have you met? Carolyn Mayhew was born and raised on the historic Durkee family farm in Odessa Township that was cleared and homesteaded by one of the Durkee brothers in the 1800s. Mayhew attended Limerick School on the corner of Jordan Lake and Clarksville roads. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1958 and immediately began working for Lake Odessa Machine Products (where Automated Process Equipment Corporation stands today). She worked there until her daughter, Tery Kay Bailey-Holly, was born in 1960. In 1962, Mayhew went back to work as a secretary at the Lake Odessa Canning Company and from there the path led to TRW Automotive Inc. in Portland where she worked for 35 years, retiring in 1998. While at TRW, Mayhew took advantage of the tuition-refund program offered by the company and earned a bachelor of business degree from Lansing Community College and Northwood Institute, and a master of business administration degree from Aquinas College. After her second husband died in 2001, Mayhew became more active in the community. She joined the Lakewood Area Choral Society and has enjoyed singing with them for 12 years. She has become more active in her church, St. Edward. She says she enjoys being on the Friends Board of the Lake Odessa Community Library and a member of the Woodland Women’s Study Club, for the past two years, chairing the club’s annual garden tour. build a pedestrian/biking trail in the Lakewood community. Best thing about living here: The community; I would not choose to live anywhere else in the country. Best thing about Lake Odessa: It has the greatest group of businesses that will go the extra mile, time and again, to not only provide the best service they can, but to be good friends and neighbors. Favorite vacation: Pentwater, where I’ve been going regularly for almost 50 years. Greatest blessing: My four grandchildren. Favorite author: Nicholas Sparks. Favorite movie: Any based on Nicholas Sparks books. Favorite photo: A mother-and-daughter portrait taken in caps and gowns when my daughter and I both graduated from college in 1982 — Tery from Ferris State College and myself from Aquinas College. Favorite saying: “Don’t stress: it is what it is.” It’s a motto I live by. Carolyn Mayhew Mayhew supervises the food service at the bi-monthly American Red Cross Blood Drive held at Central United Methodist Church, and most recently has realized a long time vision of chairing a committee to Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the Barry County area shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of the local stars. Do you know someone who should be featured, whether for their volunteer time, their work behind the scenes or for their special ? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. The past few weeks have taught us that that led to the OMA. In Barry County, two complaints of the art of politics is truly universal, all the way from the bustle of Detroit to the elected representatives violating the slower pace of Barry County to the tran- OMA in just the past three months have been filed with the Barry County quility of Yankee Springs Township. Sometimes, though, the art is not pret- Sheriff’s Office. On Dec. 29, past-County Prosecutor ty. Last week, the Detroit City Council Tom Evans found the Yankee Springs pulled from its agenda a vote that effec- Township Board guilty of violating the tively killed an offer from the State of OMA when three members of its fiveMichigan to lease the historically signifi- member board — a quorum — held a cant and, perhaps, the nation’s most beau- Friday meeting to discuss a construction tiful island park, Belle Isle. The deal contract with a member of an engineering would have freed $6 million in annual firm. “The meeting appeared to be a public maintenance costs from a city whose general fund is so depleted that it’s about to meeting, as no one was excluded ...,” shake hands with an emergency financial Evans wrote in a letter to Supervisor manager. It also would have ensured an Mark Englerth, “however, no notice of infusion of state park funds that would the meeting was published as required [by law]. It appears that the issue of a 10 have begun to revive a state treasure. At just under 1,000 acres, Belle Isle is percent markup ... was discussed, and the one of the largest urban parks in the possibility of removing the fee was prenation. Its historic structures, including sented. This type of discussion goes an aquarium and a conservatory designed beyond mere ‘ministerial function’ and is by the renowned architect Albert Kahn in a deliberation of public policy.” Violation of the OMA can bring prose1904, provide the park a culture that defined Detroit as an American jewel cution and criminal penalty, which Evans before neglect and deterioration was declined to pursue because the Dec. 21 allowed to set in. An historic casino dat- meeting, in his opinion, appeared to be ing back to 1907, a musical carillion, and “non-intentional,” but Evans also added a note about the a memorial fountain importance of built in 1925 which OMA compliance. still remains the most Though compliance “Please consider elaborate Beaux Arts with OMA is difficult, yourself on notice fountain in the region, we view our role as that, given this lethave also fallen into ter, any subsequent disrepair. a representative of the violations of the act Invasive weeds, fallpeople. Where we see likely will be conen trees, and standing sidered intentional water have all but covpotential violation and could result in ered once picturesque of that sacred trust criminal prosecuwalking trails in the between elected tion and civil damisland’s 200 acres of ages.” forest, along with officials and their Evans was horse riding trails and constituency, we intend speaking from the docks that accommoto stay vigilant legal side of the date canoes and kayaks OMA issue. What for its many canals. and on the call. was left unsaid was The city was offered the affront to the a way to rescue its township electorate crown jewel and to have saved itself $60 million over the made by three board members who disrelength of the 10-year lease if council garded accountability to its taxpayers and members wouldn’t have allowed short- responsible decision making by dissighted thinking — and what some of its cussing financial business in a less-thancitizens called a racist plan to inhibit the open setting. Sometimes, even the perception of dismajority black population from enjoying the island — to keep Detroit reeling regarding public trust can cause elected representatives an OMA headache, as toward financial collapse. Following the city council’s rejection, occurred last week with the Barry County Gov. Rick Snyder withdrew the lease Board of Commissioners. Following their official meeting on offer, leaving Detroit Mayor Dave Bing — who had called the proposed lease a Jan. 22, all seven commissioners were “no-brainer deal” — to announce that, seen entering a local food establishment. without the state’s offer to assume the Six of the commissioners and the county annual $6 million Belle Isle maintenance administrator dined together and — costs, 50 other parks within the city itself because they committed to not discuss county business — were likely not guilty would have to close. So why should Barry County people of an OMA violation. But, because a local citizen could not care? Let us count the reasons, not the least be assured of that fact after seeing the of which is that we’ve shown our own commissioners enter the restaurant, he political deficiencies in recent weeks filed an OMA complaint with the sherthrough similar disregard of and cavalier iff’s department. “I think the lesson here is that percepattitude toward the residents of our countion is important,” County Administrator ty and townships. One, our state will never return to its Michael Brown was quoted as saying. “I past glory or economic stability without don’t think you’re going to see this the success of its largest populace. As a again.” The OMA can be a burden for public job center and a tax revenue generator, Detroit can be a powerful ally in our eco- bodies, especially for the current county nomic road to recovery. Short of that, board which, Jan. 2, began as a newly those of us lucky enough to be succeed- elected board — with four of seven meming in Barry County will see more of our bers being brand new. The importance of state taxes go to supporting the financial getting to know colleagues personally, of learning a peer’s passions and concrete drag that Detroit will become. Two, Detroit is still our professional values is part of the governing process. sports home and, with the Detroit Institute All that is hard to do under the law of of Art, The Henry Ford Museum, and the always having to meet in public — or architectural wonders of places like even not being able to meet at all, given Cranbrook School, it’s also our connection how observing citizens might react. But let’s never forget the people for to world culture. Three, as the pioneering home of the whom elected officials work. True service now comeback story, the automobile can only be offered with respect. A private citizen brought the OMA industry, Detroit can be a template for success. Automobile manufacturing cer- complaint against the county board, and tainly fuels the parts-supply companies this newspaper diligently covered it and and the tool and die shops that thrive on followed up on it. In the case of Yankee Springs Township, this newspaper our side of the state. It is not a one-way street, of course. brought the complaint to the sheriff Detroit needs communities like Barry directly. Though compliance with OMA is diffiCounty to be part of a successful state. Our gifts of nature make us a sports des- cult, we view our role as a representative tination, too, and success in business, of the people. Where we see potential education and art could be a template for violation of that sacred trust between elected officials and their constituency, Detroit to use. But we also owe Detroit — and our we intend to stay vigilant and on the call. That’s the role that we believe a free own selves — better political behavior than what we’ve seen from the Detroit press needs to play. That’s a position that City Council. Given some concerning we’re happy a free press in this commuevents in recent weeks, we too have les- nity can still occupy. Whether it’s the city of Detroit, the sons to learn. In 1976, the Michigan Legislature county of Barry, or the township of passed the Open Meetings Act, “promot- Yankee Springs, taxpayers and residents ing a new era in governmental accounta- deserve to be treated with respect and bility and fostering openness in govern- consideration — not with the cavalier ment to enhance responsible decision manner and personal disregard into which making,” as stated in a 1993 law suit politicians in any jurisdiction can fall. brought by Booth Newspapers against the Doug VanderLaan, editor University of Michigan Board of Regents J-Ad Graphics Inc. over Freedom of Information Act issues �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV ‘Assault weapons’ need definition To the editor: I would like to comment on so-called assault weapons. The gun haters call these firearms, like the AR15, an assault weapon. They like to muddy the water when it comes to people who don’t have experience with them by confusing them. Firstly, the term “assault weapon” was a slang term thought up by gun banners. It was designed to confuse people to what an actual military weapon was. It is a play on the German WWII rifle, the Sturmgewehr 44, which literally means Storm Rifle. It is a true select fire weapon. The New England Oxford dictionary terms the assault weapon to be “a lightweight rifle developed from the sub-machine gun, which may be set to fire automatically or semi-automatically.” The AR 15 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle capable of firing one single round for every pull of the trigger. While it does resemble a military M16 rifle, it is not. The M16, or any variant of it, is a select fire gun that is capable of firing numerous rounds for every pull of the trigger. Looks alone does not make for an assault weapon. It should also be pointed out that police officers are just the same as us. They have the same rights as we do. If they need rifles and normal capacity magazines for them, then so do we. These new laws and provisions being proposed are nothing more than feel good measures that will do nothing to deter a criminal. All they are designed to do is fulfill the wish list of the gun banners and penalize the American citizen. IT is an infringement on all our rights and will eventually lead to the erosion of rights other than the Second Amendment. They say all these guns are too powerful to be owned by the American public. They say turn to shotguns to protect yourselves from crime. The AR 15 fires a relatively small .22 caliber cartridge that is not even close to being as powerful as some guns used for hunting. The Winchester model 1894 rifle that would not be banned is a heck of a lot more powerful than an AR. The .308 or .3006 bolt guns so many hunters enjoy are also way more powerful than an AR. Yet, we peons would be allowed to keep those. That is, until gun banners realize that we can put a scope on them. They they will be called sniper rifles and they will move to ban those as well. Any of these new laws or ordinances being pushed is nothing but a scheme to disarm America. Perhaps people should look into what is causing these vicious murderers and look for ways to actually stop them. Criminals don’t give a care in the world about gun laws. They don’t care about background checks. They will always have arms to inflict their harm on the public. Killers will find a way to do their evil no matter what. People have a right to own firearms in the country. These are rights not granted by a benevolent government. They are rights granted by our maker. They are inalienable and are not something to be taken lightly or infringed. The Second Amendment has absolutely nothing to do with hunting. It has everything to do with keeping us safe from a tyrannical government. All one has to do is look to the past at every nation that disarmed their populations, have left their citizens to fend for themselves, without protection from armed and determined criminals. The police cannot protect us all the time, nor do they have to by law. We are responsible for our own protection. The gun banners know what is right. They take oaths to protect and defend the US Constitution, yet stab the American citizen on the back and trash what we hold sacred. One has to wonder if their efforts to ban firearms and eviscerate the US Constitution are not, in fact, treason. I would urge everyone to contact their congressmen and senators. Make them do what is right and actually get to the root cause of crime and punish those who would harm others. I have to wonder why the U.S. Government has cut the number of prosecutions for federal gun crimes some 44% under President Obama. Jason Demond, Hastings Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. What do you Last week’s question: Michigan’s state legislators worked a total of 81 days in 2012, only 10 states to have a fulltime legislature. Sen. John Proos, R-St. Joseph, has proposed a 90-day session with legislator pay cut by 75 percent. Should Michigan have a part-time legislature? Yes No Flags lowered today for Plainwell soldier Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff within the state Capitol Complex and at state buildings, grounds and facilities throughout Michigan in honor of Sgt. Mark Schoonhoven, of Fort Carson, Colo., and formerly of Plainwell, Thursday, Feb. 7. Sgt. Schoonhoven, 38, died Jan. 20 at Brooke Army Medical Center in Houston from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device Dec. 15, 2012, in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 32nd Transportation Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colo. Schoonhoven attended Plainwell High School, and completed basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., after joining the U.S. Army in 2006. He served as a motor transport operator for the 32nd Transportation Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and previously served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Schoonhoven was serving his fifth tour of duty. He is survived by his wife, Tammie, and six children. KBS site of climate study A Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientist is among a team of 140 researchers at 10 Midwestern universities working on the Climate and Corn-Based Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Alexandra Kravchenko, associate professor in the MSU Department of Crop, Soil and Microbial Sciences, and several other researchers at MSU are focused on explaining the mechanisms by which cover crops increase carbon sequestration, to what extent that affects greenhouse gas emissions, and how cover crops influence corn yields and soil nitrates. She is particularly interested in how variable field topography affects the benefits of cover cropping. Two new MSU experimental sites with diverse topography have been established to use for the research studies: an MSU farm in Mason and at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners. The work is particularly important in light of the third U.S. National Climate Assessment, released in draft form Jan. 11, which predicts profound effects on agriculture and rural economies, and forecasts rising temperatures, melting glaciers, rising sea levels, disappearing coastlines, extreme weather Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them and frequent heat waves. “I was hoping we were in better shape, that things were not as bad as they are,” Kravchenko said. “But that makes me feel that our work is more important than ever.” The work is related to research at nine other universities in the Midwest, where scientists are developing farm management practices aimed at building resiliency into corn-based cropping systems in response to the effects of a changing climate, such as more frequent and prolonged periods of drought. Kravchenko will work with other scientists collecting similar data on other experimental sites in the Midwest and utilizing the information to create predictive models. Local leaders say funding reforms needed Local government leaders in Michigan report that the way their jurisdictions are funded requires significant reform to maintain services in the wake of the recent recession, according to a University of Michigan survey. Fewer than half of local leaders, or 43 percent, believe the system of funding local government in Michigan would allow them to maintain their current packages of services in the future, even if the economy continues to improve, according to a poll by U-M’s Ford School of Public Policy, announced in a press release Jan. 30. The poll, part of the Michigan Public Policy Survey series at the Ford School’s Center for Local, State and Urban Policy, reports that, overall, just 26 percent of local leaders surveyed think the current funding system would allow them to improve current services or provide new services. A majority, or 58 percent, of local officials believe the state’s system of funding local government needs significant reform. That number increases to 77 percent for the largest municipalities. Of the 58 percent who say reform is needed: 89 percent cite the gasoline tax; 83 percent point to the sales tax; 82 percent cite the Headlee Amendment; 81 percent say Proposal A needs reform; and 80 percent say revenue sharing needs reform. For more information, visit www.fordschool.umich.edu. Callton named chair of finance committee State Rep. Mike Callton will chair the Consumers Energy contributes $3 million to special fund The Heat And Warmth Fund, an independent nonprofit agency that provides emergency energy assistance to low-income Michigan residents in need and advocates for long-term energy solutions, Wednesday announced it has received a $3 million contribution from Consumers Energy. The contribution from Consumers Energy, which provides natural gas and electric service to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents, will be used to support two THAW initiatives. Two million dollars will be used by THAW to provide emergency energy assistance to Consumers Energy customers in need this year, and $1 million will support THAW’s Michigan Home Energy Solutions project. MHES is the umbrella for all innovation projects within THAW. The MHES team has introduced a series of pilot programs and customer interventions that are intended to help THAW and its partners better understand, and develop solutions for utility customers so they can pay for the energy they use within their homes. The program is designed to drive efficiency and effectiveness to the system of delivering energy assistance to people in need. The Heat And Warmth Fund was established in 1985 in order to improve the quality of life in Michigan and prevent human suffering by helping low-income individuals facing an energy crisis. To learn more about THAW, inquire about assistance, or to make a donation, visit www.thawfund.org or call 800-8668429. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Feb. 10 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 10 - Noisy Offering for Love Inc.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Feb. 11 - Adventurer Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Ash Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Feb. 14 - Staff Meeting 12:15 p.m.; Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Donald John Morrison CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Martha Jane (Murphy) Shaw HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Eldon M. Roush 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Martha Jane (Murphy) Shaw passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. Martha is survived by her husband, Richard, to whom she was married on June 9, 1962 in Lansing. She is also survived by her three children, Kathleen (Patrick) of Evanston, IL, Timothy (Jennifer) of Grand Rapids and Michael (Michelle) of Saugatuck Township. She will be missed dearly by all six of her grandchildren, Ali, Anisa, Susannah, Moira, Ada, and Emelia. Marty was born in Detroit on March 5, 1939. She graduated magna cum laude from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio with a Bachelor of Music Education in 1961 and received a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in Chicago in 1995. In the fifth grade, she began playing the organ at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lansing and continued to share the joy and beauty of music with others her entire life. She worked both as an elementary classroom and music teacher in both public and parochial schools and later as the director of adult education in her home parish. She was passionate about her local libraries and served on various local boards, including 12 years on the board of directors of Pennock Hospital in Hastings. After retirement, Marty and Dick moved to their summer home in Douglas to be close to her beloved Lake Michigan. Marty enjoyed life and was surrounded by a great number of people who adored her gentle grace, kind wisdom, and easy laughter: her family, her eight younger siblings, her morning walking partners in Hastings and Douglas, and many friends, both old and new. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Holland. Visitation was held at the church, with a funeral mass directly following visitation. A luncheon was held in the church's common area immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either of the following organizations: Green Gables Haven, Domestic Violence Shelter c/o the Barry County Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings, MI 49058 or St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church at 171 West 13th Street in Holland, MI 49423. An online registry book is available at www.chappellfuneralhome.com. Vern L. Hilliker EAST JORDAN, MI - Vern L. Hilliker, age 84, died Jan. 31, 2013, at his home in East Jordan. He was born Sept. 9, 1928, in Muskegon, the son of Vern L. and Minnie Mae (Sawyer) Hilliker. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a radio gunner on a B17 aircraft until August of 1948. He settled in Hastings, with his first wife, Eleanor. Vern retired from E.W. Bliss after 25 years. He then moved to East Jordan, and in 1991 he retired from Burnett Foods. In 1995, Vern married Norma Jeanne (Everett) Watros. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marsha (Hilliker) Scott; sisters, Ila Gates, Beatrice Miller, Edith Driskel, Violet Hilliker; brothers, Ruehl "Bud" Hilliker and Hervey Hilliker. Vern is survived by his wife, Norma Jeanne. Also surviving are his daughter, Shiela Jo Nelson, and son, Phillip Hilliker; stepchildren, Michael (Michelle) Hosler, Destiny (Ron) Thompson, Miriah (Terry) Kauska; many nieces and nephews; a sister, Alice Sachteleban, of Grand Haven; and a brother, Virt Hilliker, of Shillington, PA. Vern enjoyed working with wood building things, fishing, hunting, traveling and dining out. He was a member of several barbershop quartets over the years. Later in life, he liked to socialize at the Rainbow Bar in East Jordan. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at the Harvest Barn Church in East Jordan. BATTLE CREEK, MI - Donald John Morrison, age 70, of Battle Creek, Johnstown Townshp, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 of natural causes. He was born July 22, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of Neil and Armena Morrison (Talbot). He married the late Darlene Morrison on May 1, 1964 in Battle Creek and together they raised four children as lifelong residents in the area. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and served in Minot, ND and Vietnam during the 1960’s. He enjoyed camping, traveling, bowling, and spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. After retiring from Sam’s Club in 2010, he and his wife traveled extensively throughout the country, often camping in state parks and visiting other interesting natural areas. Don was known for his easy going manner and ability to strike up a conversation with anyone nearby. He will be missed. He is survived by his children, Denise (Ronald, Jr.) Hermenitt, Roxanne (Carey) Courtis, Neil (Maria) Morrison and Eric (Nancy) Morrison; grandchildren, Ron, Isabella, Alexander and Logan; sisters, Audrey (Andrew) Brooks, Sandra (David) Byrd, Charlotte (William) Moser. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Darlene. Funeral services have already taken place. Memorial tributes may be made to the University of Michigan Transplant Center, the National Kidney Foundation, or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com Chili cook-off will benefit Kyomi’s Gift Foundation A chili cook-off Saturday, Feb. 9, will benefit Kyomi’s Gift Foundation, which supports children and families when the children require extraordinary care. Funds for Kyomi’s Gift are held by Barry Community Foundation. The event will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Admission is $5 per person and includes chili tasting and one vote. Additional chili votes can be cast by placing money in the contestants’ vote canisters. The chili with the most monetary votes wins. For more information or to register chili, call Meghann Murphy, 269-838 6534. HASTINGS, MI - Eldon M. Roush, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Hastings, September 3, 1932, the son of Elmer and Dorotha (Rowley) Roush. He attended school in Hastings, finishing in 1950. His first job was working for Bill Sackett Auto Repair. Other employment included E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings, Union Pump Co. and Allen Pattern in Battle Creek until his retirement. On June 18, 1952, he married Roberta (Bobbi) Sisson. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past June. Through his woodworking and stained glass skills, he was a true artist who loved working with his hands. He and Bobbi enjoyed traveling, gardening and attending their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren‚s band and sporting events. He also enjoyed hunting, doing word search puzzles and spending time at the computer. Eldon was a long time member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed being Head Usher and serving on various committees. He and Bobbi were also youth counselors for many years and participated on several work camps. Over the years, Eldon and Bobbi were host parents to five foreign exchange students as well as to Osman Koroma, a church sponsored Liberian refugee, who lived with them for two years while attending Hastings High School. Eldon was a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who loved his family intensely and was always there for them. He was faithful to God, his church and during his brief illness, wanted people to know that he was ready to meet his Lord and was not afraid. His desire was for his family and friends to know God and to also be ready. He will always be lovingly remembered for his sense of humor, unending patience and his quiet strength. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Ruth Roush, brothers-in-law, Wilburn (Webb) Cody and Carter (Dell) Sisson and much loved son-in-law, Doug Smith. Eldon is survived by his wife, Bobbi, children, David (Bonnie) Roush, Denise (Jim) Vreugde, Dana (Kim) Roush, Dawne (the late Doug) Smith, Darcy (Tim) Hammond, Darla (Mark) Timmerman of Hastings, Darin (Mary) Roush of Mason, 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren with the 13th due in April, sister, Lucille Cody of Battle Creek, 3 nieces and 3 nephews. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 with Pastor Don Spachman officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Hastings First United Methodist Church Restoration Fund, Compassion International (www.compassion.com) or World Vision (www.worldvision.com). Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory or message for the family. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: 5 4 M: K 9 6 3 L: A J 9 2 K: 8 7 3 WEST EAST N: K 10 9 3 2 M: Q 8 2 L: K 5 4 K: K Q N: 7 6 M: J 10 L: 10 8 6 K: A J 10 9 4 2 SOUTH: N: A Q J 8 M: A 7 5 4 L: Q 7 3 K: 6 5 Dealer: North Vulnerable: Neither Lead: KK North Pass Dbl (1) Pass East Pass Pass Pass South L 1L M 2M West N 1N Pass (1) Negative Double In today’s column we will continue to look at the Eight Bridge Conventions You Should Know. So far, the Stayman Convention and the Jacoby Transfer Convention have been the first two of the eight important bridge conventions for the modern bridge player. Today let’s look at the use of the double in bridge conversation. While most bridge players are familiar with the Take Out Double, the Negative Double might be a new creature for some players. In fact, the Negative Double is a close cousin of the Take Out Double. How does the Negative Double work? In today’s bridge hand, after two passes, South opened the bidding with 1L, a convenient minor. West, with 13 high card points and a five-card spade suit, overcalled 1M. North then interjected a call. North’s bid was a double, but what was its meaning? With a four-card heart suit and eight high-card points, North was able to use a bridge convention called the Negative Double. North’s bid was in direct response to West’s overcall, and his Negative Double, a partnership agreement, has the following meaning: “Partner, I was about to bid, but this opponent overcalled. I am using a Negative Double to mean that I have the other major, and I have exactly four hearts to make this bid. I can bid this way because I have at least six points, the same number of points I would have used as a response to your opening bid.” With this useful bid, North was able to convey important information to his partner South. This bid took up no bidding space, and yet it gave a clear picture of the North hand. South, with four of his own hearts, was able to use that information to bid the hearts to the two or three level, knowing that North/South had found a fit in the heart suit. Even if East bid the clubs to the two or three level, South was assured that North had four hearts and at least six points. On this hand, the contract is set at 2M in the South hand when South bid 2M and all passed. West led the top of his club sequence, the KK, followed by the QK. East overtook the QK with the AK, and she knew that there was no future in continuing clubs. Instead East shifted to the 7N the top of a doubleton. South put up the JN losing to the KN. So far, the East/West team had taken the first three tricks of this hand. West led the 10N, and it was won by South with the QN. South led the AM with all following. South next led the 7L and went up with the JL winning the diamond finesse. Playing the KM next drew a trump from East and West, but the QM did not fall. East/West would win the QM, two club tricks, and the KN. North/South would take nine tricks, making an overtrick and a successful bid and contract. Using the Negative Double Convention helped them arrive at the right contract. Some final thoughts on Negative Doubles: for a one-level negative double bid, you need 6+ points. If you make a two-level negative double call, you need 8+ points. Negative Doubles are typically used through the 3N level. To use a Negative Double when there are two unbid major suits, you must have four cards in both majors. In the case when you have five spades, do not use a Negative Double. Instead bid the spade suit at the one level. Save the Negative Double for four cards. With five spades in your hand, bid the suit, and this will let your partner know that you have at least a five-card suit. Learn to use a Negative Double. This takes practice with a partner who knows and understands Negative Doubles. This year is the time to learn a most useful and important modern bridge convention: the Negative Double. Remember that a Negative Double always guarantees support for any unbid major. ***** Bridge Etiquette Tip Number One: One of the finest courtesies you as a bridge player can extend to your partner is to thank her when she places the dummy on the table. Many times the declarer will say nothing when a pleasant “Thank you, Partner” would do wonders for the partnership. Even if the dummy is not at all what you expected, still the courteous “Thank you, partner” will build that bridge partnership into a lasting one. Try it this year as an easy resolution. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Tax time If you receive Social Security and did not receive your 1099 or you misplaced it, you can request one online at www.socialsecurity.gov/1099. I own a small business. Can I report the W2s of my employees online to Social Security? Yes, and we encourage you to do so at www.socialsecurity.gov/bso. Filing W-2s electronically is free, fast and secure. Plus, there’s an added bonus: when you file electronically, you receive an extra month to file because electronically filed W-2s aren’t due until March 31. You’ll also receive an electronic acknowledgment receipt, and you can print out your W-2s for your employees. For more information about Social Security, visit www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer At the Lakewood Board of Education workshop Monday, Jan. 28, Lakewood Athletic Director Bill Barker presented information regarding a new league being formed. Barker told the board that as athletic director, it is his job to do what he thinks is in the best interest of Lakewood students athletes. He attended a Nov. 27 meeting with athletic directors from several schools discussing the possibility of joining a new league. The new league is looking for five schools to form the new alliance, and plans will move forward with or without Lakewood, Barker told the board. Representatives who attended the first meeting were from Perry, Leslie, Stockbridge, Maple Valley, Corunna and Lakewood schools. Of those schools, Perry, Leslie, Stockbridge and Maple Valley were the schools that came together and decided they would like to form their own league, and have other schools join. Barker then held a meeting with all but two Lakewood varsity coaches to present the information. A vote was taken, showing a majority 9-2 in favor of the change. One of the two against the move was varsity basketball coach Wayne Piercefield. Piercefield, who was in attendance at the board workshop, said he has since moved closer to being on the fence, rather than being against the move. As for the Capital Area Athletic Conference, Barker told the board that he informed the group of his meetings with the new league, and received no negative feedback. Barker told the board that Lakewood has not been competitive in the CAAC White Division for several years, and the frustration is apparent in the student athletes. Stockbridge will be gone from the CAAC White, since they are definitely the new league. Barker said Corunna may be gone as well, leaving Lansing Catholic Central, Portland and Williamston as competitors in the CAAC White Division. Ionia and Owosso representatives expressed interest in joining the new league, but were told the districts were too big. Lakewood would be the largest school in the new conference. Mileage between the current league and the new league is a difference of 11 total less miles one way. Superintendent Mike O’Mara, who, with Barker, attended the second meeting of the new league, was assured that Lakewood would not be ousted in three years, because of HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 7 — Movie Memories preps for the Oscars with “Gunga Din,” starring Cary Grant, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 — preschool story time gets ready for Valentine’s Day, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; teen video game tournament, Round 2, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 — VITA tax counseling, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (registration required) Monday, Feb. 11 — computer class offering an introduction to computers, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 — toddler story time enjoys the stories of Donald Crews, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m.; genealogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 — Royal Readers continue practice for “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War,” 4 to 5 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Newborn Babies Grace Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22, 2013 at 1:59 a.m. to Jennifer Robles and Chris Tossava of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Kadence Jo, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24, 2013 to Ashley and Benjamin Wright of Hastings. ***** Kynsie Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24, 2013 at 12:18 a.m. to Kayla and Matthew Lumbert of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Carlie Rae, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 25, 2013 at 10:30 p.m. to Hope and Keven Hulsebos of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Lucas Brian, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2013 at 4:31 a.m. to Maigan Keeler and Brian Baird of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. its size. “I was in the room when Okemos was being ousted out of the Capital circuit because they were so big, and dominating the league,” said O’Mara. “I wanted to be sure they had no problem with our size, and I was assured they do not.” Board member Brian Potter asked why the change was being considered. Barker reported that he went back through and looked at the league titles, and reported that Lakewood has not been competitive for some time. Discussion followed on morale and the turnover of coaches and how those have negatively impacted the programs at Lakewood. Barker said that while sports often go in cycles, as far as having good seasons, there has not been an upswing in quite some time. The commitment from the schools in the new league would be four years. A meeting was scheduled to set bylaws for the new conference. Barker addressed the concern of leaving the CAAC: If in a few years, the new leagues changes in such a way Lakewood would need to make a move back, would they accept Lakewood back? Barker said he thought the Capital league would felt that they would, and that they understand Lakewood’s reasoning for considering the move. A spreadsheet informed the board of the changes the new league would make in the athletic department regarding freshman and junior varsity teams. For example, none of the schools in the new league have freshman football teams, which means Lakewood would have only two football teams, varsity and junior varsity. The new league would encompass middle school sports, including volleyball, cross country, wrestling, cheer, track and boys and girls basketball. The league also is looking at quiz bowl and other academic competitions. Lakewood would stay with the CAAC for the 2013-14 season. Schedules are already set, and Barker said Lakewood would not leave the CAAC until the 2014 fall season, if the decision is made to move to the new conference. The board will vote on the issue at its Feb. 11 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. in the middle school media center. BUSINESS BRIEFS Barbara Denny has been promoted to vice president of retail lending by Hastings City Bank. Denny joined HCB in 2010. Her community involvement includes the Hastings Public Library (Reach Out and Read program, committee Barbara Denny involvement with the YMCA, Barry County United Way and Hastings Area Schools. Previous involvement includes the Hastings Futbol Club, Jaycees and Junior Achievement. Denny is a former board member of the YMCA of Barry County. Michigan Farm Bureau has appointed Jason Scramlin to work with county Farm Bureaus in Barry, Allegan, Ionia, Kent and Ottawa counties. Scramlin is a 2009 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in animal sci- ence and agribusiness management. Since joining Farm Bureau in 2006, Scramlin has served on the Oakland County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, lobbied elected officials in Lansing and Washington, D.C., participated in various leaderJason Scramlin ship and communications development conferences and was a three-time semifinalist in the MFB Young Farmer Discussion Meet. Send us the business news from your company or organization and we’ll be happy to run it, as space allows. Mail to Business Briefs c/o The Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058 or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Auditions, Auditions, Auditions! The Thornapple Players will hold open auditions “42nd Street” on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 • 7 PM for the musical in Leason Sharpe Hall located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 231 South Broadway (door is on the Center Street side) If you are unable to come on that date, please notify Doug or Norma Jean Acker at 269-945-2332 BEFORE that date. Anyone from seniors in high school and up is welcome to audition. You do not need to prepare ahead of time. You will read from the script, be taught a song from the show, and asked to learn a few dance steps. This show features tap but there will be other dancing. 77576051 by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist April’s showers bring more than just May’s flowers — they also bring the deadline day for filing taxes. Don’t wait until the showers arrive to prepare for tax season. Whether you are a small-business owner, a retiree or a new parent, here are some Social Security tax tips that may help you. Are Social Security benefits taxable? They are for some people. About one-third of those receiving benefits must pay taxes on some of their Social Security. If your total income, including Social Security and all of your other taxable income, is $25,000 or more and you file federal taxes as an individual, you’ll need to pay federal taxes on some of your benefits. (That amount is $32,000 for married couples filing a joint return.) Will I get a tax form for my Social Security benefits? Yes. Social Security Benefit Statements (Form SSA-1099) for tax year 2012 should have been in the mail by Jan. 31. Lakewood school board hears proposal for new athletic conference Show dates are April 25, 26, 27, 28 and May 3, 4 and 5 in the NEW Dennison Performing Arts Center www.thornappleplayers.com �Page 8 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House on Emerson Street. There will be a speaker and refreshments. The library will be open until 5 p.m. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. This will be an open meeting with the chief item a tribute to Pam Swiler, who initiated and led the genealogy society for the past 16 years. The genealogy group has operated the entire time under the umbrella of the local historical society with shared space and facilities. Tuesday, Central United Methodist Church will hold its second annual Fat Tuesday celebration. Desserts will be submitted by local cooks and bakers. Samples will serve as votes starting at 7 p.m. Judging will then take place later in the hour with the winner to be announced at 8 p.m. Last year Thelma Curtis prepared and was named the winning dessert. First Congregational Church will hold its Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Earlier in the day the women’s fellowship will hold its monthly meeting in the dining hall at 1 p.m. Hostesses for the day will be Nancy Mattson and Laurel Garlinger. On the same day, the parish nurse will have her usual hours of 9 a.m. to noon. Central United Methodist Church will have its Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. with Rev. Karen Sorden leading the service. Visitors and guests are welcome. The next Red Cross blood drive will be Monday, Feb. 25. The open house at the Freight House late in February will be the third annual art exhibit. Be thinking of your entry – be it old, new or in between. It can be any art medium, pencil drawings, oils, water colors, graphic designs or any other type of art. Architectural renderings have been shown. There have been carvings, too. Last week’s chili supper at the Freight House was well attended. There were four varieties of chili, several types of bread and desserts. Many of the quilts that had been on exhibit the previous weekend were still hung and were enjoyed by the diners. The soup supper at First Congregational Church Jan. 30 had a record attendance of people who enjoyed the variety of hot sups, many desserts and the choice of breads. During Lent, the suppers will include a devotional time. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court St, in Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008: MAP CHANGE A-1-2013 Request to rezone property in Section 5, Orangeville Township (see attached map). From RL (Residential Lake) to MU (Mixed Use) - (Shaded Area) EDWARD JONES Look past ‘fog of uncertainty’ when investing In Europe, the financial crisis drags on. China’s economic growth has slowed from “wow” to “ho-hum.” Here at home, we’ve seen heated political debates over taxes, spending and deficit reduction. Taken together, these factors have created a “fog of uncertainty” that has left many investors in the dark about their next moves. But is this “fog” really impenetrable — or can you, as an individual investor, see through it to a place of clarity? To do so, you first need to realize that while the events mentioned above are certainly not insignificant, they also aren’t the key determinants of investors’ success. While these types of stories dominate the headlines, they also tend to obscure some of the factors that frequently do play a bigger role in the investment world. And right now, these factors are actually somewhat encouraging. Consider the following: • The economy continues to grow. The economy isn’t going “gangbusters,” but it is growing. And thanks to historically low interest rates, consumer debt payments have dropped significantly, leaving people with more money to spend elsewhere. Typically, this higher spending tends to contribute to future economic growth. • Corporate earnings remain solid. Many companies have shown strong earnings over the past couple of years — and earnings tend to be a key driver of stock prices. When their earnings are strong, companies may use some of the profits to repurchase shares of their own stock, thereby reducing the number of shares held by the public — which means that even if profits remain the same, the earnings per share should increase. • Stocks are still attractively priced. As measured by the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), stocks are still priced relatively well. While no one can predict stock market performance, this may be a good buying opportunity. Of course, all these indicators of today’s investment environment can change over time; at some point, they may well be not so positive. But if you truly want to see through the fog of uncertainty that always develops with unsettling political or economic news, you’ll want to follow these basic, “all-weather” guidelines: • Stay diversified. A diversified portfolio can help protect you from the harshest effects of market volatility. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss.) • Rebalance your portfolio. Over time, your investment mix can shift, even without your intent. For example, some of your holdings can appreciate so much in value that they take on a greater percentage of your portfolio than you had intended. That’s why it’s important to periodically rebalance your portfolio so that it fits your investment objectives and risk tolerance. • Stay focused on the long term. When confronted with short-term market fluctuations or scary headlines, many people overreact and make ill-advised investment decisions. You can avoid these behaviors by staying focused on the long term. • Invest in companies that are charting their own course. When investing for the equity portion of your portfolio, look for companies with the ability to prosper in all economic environments. With patience and perseverance, and by focusing on the key factors outlined above, you can navigate the fog of uncertainty and concentrate on your long-term investment goals. So don’t be afraid to “set sail.” This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 34.18 +.48 AT&T 35.35 +.67 BP PLC 44.20 -1.01 CMS Energy Corp 25.87 +.32 Coca-Cola Co 38.14 +.72 Conagra 32.99 +.69 Eaton 59.37 +1.83 Family Dollar Stores 56.56 -1.10 Fifth Third Bancorp 16.51 +.24 Flowserve CP 156.59 -.36 Ford Motor Co. 13.18 +.04 General Mills 42.13 +.16 General Motors 28.59 +.14 Intel Corp. 21.18 -.10 Kellogg Co. 58.50 -.32 McDonald’s Corp 94.91 -.01 Perrigo Co. 106.94 +7.69 Pfizer Inc. 27.51 -.19 Sears Holding 47.37 -.02 Spartan Motors 5.50 -.10 Spartan Stores 15.90 -.11 Stryker 62.80 -1.00 TCF Financial 13.80 +.74 Walmart Stores 70.77 +.88 Gold $1,672.45 +9.30 Silver $31.82 +.43 Dow Jones Average 13,979 +25 Volume on NYSE 650M -26M BARRY COUNTY Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Feb. 12th, 2013 Famous villain back in the news All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Legal Description: 77575917 Documentary DVD, “Agenda” – Grinding America Down – Middle Villa Inn 4611 North M-37, Middleville Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 Com S 1/4 post Sec 5 T2N, R10W, th S 87 deg 48’ 56” E (Rec S 88 deg 34’ 34”E) 247.50 ft, th N 00 deg 00’ 00” E 185.92 ft (Rec 186.10 ft) to POB; th con’t N 00 deg 00’ 00” E 318.19 ft; th N 38 deg 46’ 43” E 48.94 ft to shore of Gun Lake; th S 36 deg 14’ 29” E 135.05 along Random Traverse line to an iron pipe; th S 32 deg 32’ 44” W 93.99 ft to an iron pipe; th S 08 deg 26’ 08” W 169.98 ft to an iron pipe; th S 89 deg 53’ 43” W 20.03 to an iron pipe; th S 89 deg 46’ 03” W 14.96 ft to POB. Contains 0.5 acre m/l includes land between traverse line and shore of Gun Lake. Subject to easements of record. “ … can I keep up with the tax law changes everybody’s talking about? I need a plan. And someone to help me make the right decision.” Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or e-mail to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St, in Hastings, MI, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. CPA’s at Walker, Fluke & Sheldon spend years preparing for moments just like these. Don’t trust your taxes to just anyone. Providing tax, accounting and auditing services for over 36 years. 77576014 The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 W State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1284. 77576049 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 269.945.9452 www.wfscpas.com 616.522.0792 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My father taught me the line when I was a child: “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse.” Those were the words William Shakespeare put into the mouth of King Richard III when he was knocked off his horse in the midst of the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Richard was killed, ending the rule of the Plantagenet royalty in England and ushering in the time of the Tudors. Shakespeare famously depicted Richard III as a hunchbacked villain who murdered members of his own family to cement his claim to the throne. Later historians have not painted as grim picture of Richard as Shakespeare did, but it’s fair to say that no one has made him out to be a quiet pacifist. Richard made news in his day and now is again stirring up interest in the media. That’s because his bones have been discovered under a parking lot in the English city of Leicester. Part of the evidence that the bones really are Richard’s depends on what’s called mitochondrial DNA. That’s the form of DNA that’s passed down through maternal lines, not mixed 50-50 with paternal DNA. Lazy souls like me sometimes call mitochondrial DNA “mama DNA” because mitochondrial is quite a mouthful. There are two known living descendants of Richard III. One is a furniture maker named Michael Ibsen. He is a descendant of Richard’s sister, Anne of York, and thus he carries the mama DNA in question. Results of DNA analysis just completed show a high degree of match in the mama DNA of the bones and that of Ibsen. Ibsen evidently has quite a bit to adjust to these days. “I never thought I’d be a match,” he said as reported by CNN. Other evidence supports the theory that the bones are really those of Richard III. The remains show wounds consistent with the battle blows thought to have ended Richard’s life. Archeologists who examined the bones found a total of 10 wounds, eight of them to the head. And the remains were found at what once had been Greyfriars monastery. The exact location of the grave had been lost to history, but it makes sense the body would have been buried on ground belonging at the time to the Church. Consistent with the fact that he was killed in battle and his enemies immediately came to power, Richard III didn’t get a lot of respect after his death. Jo Appleby, one of the experts on the exhumation team, said signs indicate that Richard’s body was mistreated after he died, including evidence of “humiliation injuries.” Beyond that, one can note that the body was wedged into a small hole without a coffin. Before the DNA work was completed, several other lines of evidence were followed up. According to The New York Times, radiocarbon dating of two rib bones from the skeleton were indicative they belonged to an individual who had died between 1455 and 1540. That fits with the historical date of Richard’s death in August of 1485. It’s clear many Brits have a lot of respect for monarchy, even long-ago kings who may have murdered people around them. No cameras were permitted when reporters were allowed to look at the mortal remains of Richard III. And as The New York Times noted, the bones were laid out inside a glass case and on a velvet cushion. Beyond that, two staff chaplains sat beside Richard’s remains as reporters walked by. The paper says the production had an air of “solemnity and reverence,” which is impressive for any gathering involving a lot of reporters. The media were shown photographs taken by researchers of the bones when they were discovered. They give the appearance of a body pushed into a small grave, and they show a pronounced spinal curvature that must have affected Richard. Lots of lines of evidence fit with the idea that the bones discovered under the parking lot are those of King Richard III. But it’s the mama-DNA that clinches the case. Let’s hear it for mothers everywhere. They do so much for us, including giving us mama-DNA. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 9 3 Publisher recalled his early days in Hastings (part 2) 4 1 Marshall Lannis Cook was born Aug. 12, 1858, the son of David R. and Martha Cook. He was a long-time publisher of the Hastings Banner, along with his younger brother William R. Cook. The following recollection “My Early Days in Hastings, Michigan,” was printed in the Banner in 1919. He was 61 at the time, but his life was far from over. He lived another 36 years, dying March 17, 1955. Marshall and many other members of the Cook family are buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. 2 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. 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PR Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77575561 Call 945-9554 for ACTION ads Have a Printing Need? OR OL Tax Allocation Board (1 position, general public) Zoning Board of Appeals (1 position) important to our schools and the group of citizens working on the campaign are treating them as such. The district is gearing up for another Odyssey of the Mind competition this spring, he said, adding two high school teams. “We are also going to work with our community to establish a mentor reading program this summer with community members matched up with young people who have struggled with reading. We know that if they can read at grade level, they have a good chance to be successful all through their school years.” CO PIE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board (4 positions: 2 representing Natural Resource Conservation, and 2 representing Agricultural Interest) Community Mental Health Authority Board (6 positions, 1 must be a primary consumer and 1 must be a secondary consumer; 2 of the 6 positions are partial terms) Parks and Recreation Board (1 position, Citizen at Large) Planning Commission (2 positions) Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (1 position, Member at Large) This position requires completion of a special application form. Please contact the County Administrator’s Office to request a copy, at 269-945-1284. Solid Waste Oversight Committee (1 position, general public) and more. A new multi-purpose gymnasium and fitness center for the school and community, as well as a new concession/bathrooms structure down by the athletic fields would constructed. “We are going to the voters with these needs in two ballot questions. The board of education is unanimous and enthusiastic, along with a large group of citizens who agree with the needs and feel these items will set the stage for years of educational quality for the young people of Delton and the surrounding community. If passed, some projects will start very soon, and others will be phased in over two years. Both ballot questions are very I NT RI LP NOTICE EDUCATION, continued from page 1 • chants; D.C. Hawley, Joseph Cole, Mason Allen and George Preston, grocers; George Keith, landlord of the Hastings House; James Roberts and F.D. Ackley the druggists; Augustus Rower and J.G. Runyan the shoe dealers. Of lawyers, I remember Hon. James A. Sweezey, William Hayford, Isaac Holbrook, C.G. Holbrook, William Burgher and Lawyer Mills. As I recall, the justice court and circuit court trials of that period, prominent features were the browbeating of witnesses; cuttingly critical and very personal remarks which the attorneys addressed to each other; oratorical efforts to win the sympathy of the jury for their clients, rather than arguments. The health of the village was safely reposed in the hands of Drs. William Upjohn, J.M. Russell, A.P. Drake, C.S. Burton and John Roberts. The dentist was Dr. William Jones, although Dr. Drake also did some work of that kind. The first Barry County young man who graduated from the dental department of our State University and then began his dental practice in the county was Dr. S.M. Fowler, a resident of this city for several years, now Major Fowler, whose home is in Battle Creek. He was stationed at Camp Custer during the War [World War I]. The pioneer barber shop in Hastings was established by the late John Bessmer in 1864. He afterward engaged in the jewelry business. The industries of that early period consisted of the upper and lower grist mills on Fall Creek, also a saw mill on the same stream, and a carding mill, where good old Deacon Van Brunt and later Welcome Marble carded into rolls the fleeces brought to the mill. The power was furnished from a dam across the Thornapple River near the present site of the Wool Boot factory [see map, 1], and the water was conveyed through a race to the mill 100 rods downstream. Two dams on Fall Creek within the village stored the water for the grist mills, and in win- ter furnished fine recreation for the youngsters who enjoyed skating [2]. The “Old Swimming Hole” [3] was at the bend in the river, just north of the Bookcase factory [4]. The two-story frame building that occupied the center of the school house square was the “temple of learning” [5]. It was quite an imposing structure. Architecturally it stood in a class by itself, and was not impressive. Its location on the hill overlooking the town was all that could be desired. Providence mercifully spared me the pain of viewing its ugliness for too long; for one night early in the year of 1871 it burned to the ground. It had four rooms and five teachers. But its meager appliances, and its lack of modern methods, did not prevent its doing the foundation educational work for Clarence M. Burton, an authority on Michigan history, an author and for many years president of the State Historical Society, also for his equally talented brother, Charles, famed as a Detroit attorney, and also for Loyal E. Knappen, now an honor to the federal bench. All of which goes to prove that something more than a fine school building and splendid equipment are required to fit a man for a large place in the world. Unless there be added the ability to think, to vision things straight, together with high ideals, the fine building and equipment may not compare favorably in output with less pretentious structures. An event connected with my early schooldays which I recall was that after the railroad had been completed to Hastings the entire school was dismissed one afternoon to witness the arrival of the first passenger train. We marched to the old depot [6] in the second ward and hopefully, for hours and hours, looked to the east to see the expected train, only to suffer disappointment. An accident prevented its arrival, and its coming was the event of another time when the schools were not dismissed. But never doubt that we were witnesses of many later arrivals that heralded the end of the old stage coach. Pictures of the Barry, Eaton, Jackson and Kent, names of the engines which drew the trains to and from Hastings are vividly impressed on my mind. They were exactly alike as to size and polished brass ornamentation, and were named for the four counties through which the Grand River Valley Railroad passed. Naturally we were partial to the Barry. They all burned wood. In smokestacks they were gigantic, but in every other respect they were the merest dwarfs by the side of the locomotives of today. Continued next week. IN TIN G N Marshall Cook, who moved to Hastings as a child, frequently shared with Banner readers while life and the town were like in the previous century. • Clarence M. Burton, an authority on Michigan history, was an author and for many years president of the State Historical Society. He was a graduate of the “temple of learning” in Hastings. 5 NG by M. L. Cook The business district then comprised two and one half blocks on State Street, and one on Jefferson. The stores were one- and two-story frame structures, highly inflammable as to materials, and monstrosities when viewed from the standpoint of art. On both sides of State, from Broadway to Michigan Avenue, were wide board walks, made of the choicest two-inch white pine plank, with the same material for “stringers.” A plank with a knot in it would be rejected. The same clear, white pine was used for the narrower walks on the residence streets, with inch boards instead of two inch. The same care was exercised in selecting boards for the smaller walks. That lumber, which had to be renewed every five years or so, would be worth $100 per thousand feet now. But the citizens of that day did not feel at all puffed up over being permitted to walk on such boards. Pine was so plentiful then that no one dreamed of a time when it could be considered an extravagance to use clear white pine in a sidewalk. The business and professional men of my early boyhood days whom I now recall were: Hon. Henry A. Goodyear, Nathan and Wm. Barlow, R.J. Grant, O.D. Spaulding, Alvin Bailey, Julius Russell and J.M. Nevins, who conducted general merchandise stores; D.G. Robinson and R.B. Wightman, hardware mer- 6 IG ES &D �Page 10 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela M. Huyck, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 27, 2004 in instrument 1139144, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($85,588.95). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 77 of J. R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #172871F03 77575413 (01-17)(02-07) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Concord Funding Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 30, 1997, and recorded on November 20, 1997 in instrument 1004420, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($56,777.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 west, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds East 30.69 feet to the center of highway M-43 and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 10 minutes 20 seconds East 598.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18, to the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West 1748 feet tot eh place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420847F01 77575889 (01-31)(02-21) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUSTIN KOPF, A SINGLE MAN and AMBER SHATTUCK, A SINGLE WOMAN, JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2010, and recorded on February 1, 2010, in Document No. 201002010000935, and rerecorded on February 22, 2010 in Document No./Liber 201002220001564, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($126,859.79), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:THE SOUTH 664 FEET OF THE EAST 550 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 896 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 267 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 200 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 267 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID LINE 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001703 FHA (0177575923 31)(02-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hansen, a married man and Colleen Hansen, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2009, and recorded on November 6, 2009 in instrument 200911060010862, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Seventy-Five and 93/100 Dollars ($184,075.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being known and described as being part of the SW fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the Range line 937.49 feet, with bearing referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone South, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East from the Southwest corner of Section 19; thence on said range line, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393.42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence 88 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 615.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds West 392.15 feet; thence 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West 615.38 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417945F01 77576039 (02-07)(02-28) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William B. Hubbell and Amy Hubbell, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 6, 2003 and recorded August 12, 2003 in Instrument # 1110674 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, by assignment dated June 1, 2012 and recorded June 18, 2012 in Instrument # 2012-001306 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Eighty-Two Cents ($73,408.82) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 83, subject to an easement for driveway purposes in the Northwest corner of said Lot 3, being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feet East and West on Lot line and 36 feet North and South on Lot line with a diagonal line joining the East and South extremities thereof. Commonly known as 90 Mary Lou Drive, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-73695 (01-17)(02-07) 77575572 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Kingsbury and Diane Jarman NKA Diane Kingsbury, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2007 and recorded July 11, 2007 in Instrument Number 1182832, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One and 90/100 Dollars ($85,671.90) including interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 21, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan:Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant West 220.0 feet from the intersection thereof with the West line of Scott's Drive; thence North 198.0 feet; thence West 220.0 feet; thence 396.0 feet; thence East 440 feet to said West line of Scott's Drive, thence along the Westerly boundary of Scott's Hillside park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 101, the following 5 courses; North 417.0; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 107.87 feet; thence South 32 degrees 00' West 122.70 feet; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 100.0 feet; thence North 206.69 feet to the end of said plat; thence South 80 degrees 40' 12" West 404.55 feet along an intermediate traverse line near the Southerly shore of Lake 21, thence South 1048.20 feet; thence West 32.0 feet; thence South 110.0 feet to the South line of Section 21; thence East 452.5 feet to the place of beginning. Together with land lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters edge of Lake 21, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Travis Kingsbury, a single man and Diane Jarman, a single woman, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship by deed dated 7-14-06 and recorded 7-25-06 in 1167681, in the Office of the Recorded of Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Donadl K. Smith and Rita F. Smith, husband and wife by deed dated 7-26-99 and recorded 8-4-99 in Document Number 1033443, in the Office of the recorder of Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 24, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511995 (01-24)(02-14) 77575737 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. West, a married man and Monica M. West, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to Commonwealth United Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2005, and recorded on March 4, 2005 in instrument 1142240, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 66/100 Dollars ($88,815.66). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 20; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds West on the West Section line 337.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 10 seconds East 532.02 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds East parallel to the West Section line 337.39 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 29 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 line 532.02 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418403F01 77575711 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gustav Mathison and Nola Mathison, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Homefield Financial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 25, 2004 in instrument 1136113, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($227,772.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 27 of Cedar Pointe Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51, being a part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, also parcels of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: the South 1/2 of the following described premises beginning at a point 63 rods 13/4 feet North of Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, running thence East 4 rods; thence North 3 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 3 rods to Place of Beginning of said Section 12; also beginning at point on West line of said Section 12 which lies 1055 feet North and North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 82.5 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 12; thence due North 44 feet; thence due East 183.50 feet; thence due South 44 feet; thence due West 183.50 feet to Point of Beginning, except the West 16.50 feet of above description for road purposes, also beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 12 which lies 1059.25 feet North of the Northwest 1/4 post in said Section 12, thence due North 15 feet, thence North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 65 feet, thence due South 15 feet, thence South 87 Degrees 51 Minutes West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418299F01 77575608 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay E. Brush, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded on December 6, 2007 in instrument 200712060004927, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and 49/100 Dollars ($109,446.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 827.5 feet South and 409 feet East of the West 1/4 post of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 203 feet; thence North 211.5 feet; thence West 203 feet; thence South 211.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416910F01 77575614 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vicki BirdJones and Stacey A Jones wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2007, and recorded on August 7, 2007 in instrument 20070807-0000590, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 53/100 Dollars ($59,490.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described As: Beginning At A Point on the South Line Of Said Section 4 Distant South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 725.98 Feet From The South 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 4; Thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 470.21 Feet Along Said Section Line; Thence North 00 Degrees 46 Minutes 44 Seconds West 134.43 Feet Along The West Line Of The East 1/2 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 4 To The Centerline Of Peake Road; Thence The Following 5 Calls Along Centerline, Northerly 11/27 Feet Along The Arc Of A Non-Tangent Curve To The Left, The Radius Of Which Is 141.06 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 04 Degrees 34 Minutes 39 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 05 Degrees 11 Minutes 41 Seconds East 11.27 Feet; Thence North 02 Degrees 54 Minutes 21 Seconds East 110.66 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 225.95 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 208.70 Feet; The Central Angle Of Which Is 62 Degrees 01 Minutes 51 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 33 Degrees 55 Minutes 17 Seconds East 215.07 Feet Thence Easterly 265.55 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 608.01 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 25 Degrees 01 Minutes 27 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 77 Degrees 26 Minutes 56 Seconds East 263.44 Feet: Thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 56 Seconds East 202.11 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 43 Minutes 21 Seconds East 490.34 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Subject To An Easement For Public Highway Purposes Over The Westerly And Northerly 33 Feet Thereof For Peaked Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420781F01 77576018 (02-07)(02-28) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan Drake married, Tracy Jo Drake his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004453, and assigned by mesne assignments to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($107,721.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 200 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, as a place of beginning; thence South 139 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 139 feet; thence East 200 feet to the place beginning. Together with an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress, over the following described parcel: Commencing at a point 139 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West for a place of beginning; thence South 20 feet; thence West 400 feet; thence North 20 feet; thence East 400 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #405663F03 77576028 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry A Sedlar and Sally A Sedlar husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2010, and recorded on October 5, 2010 in instrument 201010050009248, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($179,323.19). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21 and 22 of Cappon's Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 52, together with a parcel of land described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 21: Thence North 7 degrees 20 minutes 55 seconds West 622.50 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 32 mintues 30 seconds East 352.34 feet; Thence South 03 degrees 54 minutes 58 seconds East 619.13 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 23 of said Plat; Thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 30 seconds West 315.00 feet along the North lines of Lots 23, 22, and 21 of said plat to the place of beginning. Subject to existing building and use restrictions, easements of record and zoning ordinances, if any The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418863F01 77576067 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Maria Nichols and John Nichols, Husband and Wife and James Eldridge, An Unmarried Man, as Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2007, and recorded on December 4, 2007 in instrument 20071204-0004848, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six and 93/100 Dollars ($100,336.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and 10 and the East 1/2 of Lot 9, all of Block 65 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, also: the North 8 rods of Lot 1, Block 64, being a piece of land 8 rods North and South by 4 rods East and West of said Lot 1, Block 64, all of the Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on Page 27, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 17, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418360F01 (01-17)(02-07) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David C. Culp, Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1151295, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 11, 2007 and recorded February 26, 2007 by Document Number: 1176815, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 37/100 ($75,791.37) including interest at the rate of 2.02000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on February 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 12OMI00111-2 (0117)(02-07) (77575527) 77575516 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE – DEFAULT HAS BEEN MADE IN THE CONDITIONS OF A CERTAIN MORTGAGE MADE BY: KARA ECHTINAW, A SINGLE WOMAN TO MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, MORTGAGEE, DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2005 AND RECORDED APRIL 5, 2005 IN INSTRUMENT # 1144371 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, MICHIGAN. SAID MORTGAGE WAS ASSIGNED TO: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, BY ASSIGNMENT DATED MAY 22, 2012 AND RECORDED JUNE 4, 2012 IN INSTRUMENT # 2012-000779 ON WHICH MORTGAGE THERE IS CLAIMED TO BE DUE AT THE DATE HEREOF THE SUM OF SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FORTY-FOUR CENTS ($61,859.44) INCLUDING INTEREST 6.625% PER ANNUM. UNDER THE POWER OF SALE CONTAINED IN SAID MORTGAGE AND THE STATUTE IN SUCH CASE MADE AND PROVIDED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SAID MORTGAGE WILL BE FORECLOSED BY A SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES, OR SOME PART OF THEM, AT PUBLIC VENUE, CIRCUIT COURT OF BARRY COUNTY AT 1:00PM ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 SAID PREMISES ARE SITUATED IN VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ARE DESCRIBED AS: LOT 5, BLOCK 3 THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 129 OAK STREET, FREEPORT MI 49325 THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, UNLESS DETERMINED ABANDONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCL 600.3241 OR MCL 600.3241A, IN WHICH CASE THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, OR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE NOTICE REQUIRED BY MCL 600.3241A(C), WHICHEVER IS LATER; OR UNLESS MCL 600.3240(17) APPLIES. IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AT FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER CHAPTER 32 OF THE REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961, UNDER MCL 600.3278, THE BORROWER WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO THE PERSON WHO BUYS THE PROPERTY AT THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE OR TO THE MORTGAGE HOLDER FOR DAMAGING THE PROPERTY DURING THE REDEMPTION PERIOD. DATED: 1/24/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE ATTORNEYS: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 811 SOUTH BLVD. SUITE 100 ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 OUR FILE NO: 12-74705 77575744 (01-24)(02-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on February 23, 2004, by John D. Liabenow and Connie R. Liabenow, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 1, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1122980, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 11, 2011, recorded on October 13, 2011, in Instrument Number 201110130009605, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Eight and 34/100 Dollars ($129,978.34); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 526.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds East 253.00 feet along said North line; thence South 01 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds West 579.99 feet parallel with the East line of the West half of the Northwest quarter of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 16 seconds West 253.43 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 580.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 13 to the point of beginning. Subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known address: 4118 Jordan Rd., Freeport, Michigan 49325 Tax Parcel Number: 0804-013-225-150-01 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: January 9, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (01-17)(02-07) 77575544 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven J Vander Kam and Jeanine L Vander Kam husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fidelity Bank, Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2003, and recorded on March 19, 2003 in instrument 1100433, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 91/100 Dollars ($112,910.91). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 200.00 feet of the North 605.00 feet of the West 300.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the Southeast 1/4, Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; together with an easement for ingress and egress over the West 33.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the North 405.00 feet of said Southeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #298942F03 77575706 (01-24)(02-14) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ANTHONY FALVO and ANGELA FALVO, Mortgagors, to "MERS" Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp, Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of August, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 10th day of September, 2007 in Instrument 20070910-0008994 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of one hundred fifty thousand one hundred twenty six dollars and 13/100 ($150126.13), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Praireville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST OF SECTION 16, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT OF 629.9 FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE SOUTH 360.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 THENCE WEST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE NORTH 350.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1⁄4 THENCE EAST 629.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Mortgage FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 boa fha falvo (0117)(02-07) 77575511 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: SPECIAL MEETING Tabled Case Number SP-11-2012 T h o m a s and Doris Niethamer (owner) Verizon Wireless (applicant) Location: On a vacant parcel on Martin Road north of Carlton Center Road (M-43) in Section 17 of Woodland Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a Wireless Communication Antenna per Section 2386 in the Agricultural zoning district. MEETING DATE:February 25, 2013 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St, Hastings MI Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barrycounty. org. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77576059 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina Commans, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Shoreline Mortgage, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 8, 2006 and recorded November 16, 2006 in Instrument Number 1172825, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five and 75/100 Dollars ($109,845.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 14, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Real property in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows:Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; and running thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East along the South line of said Section 1817.89 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds East 627.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East 350.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 350.00 feet to beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 550.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 17.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West, 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East. 266.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds East, 715.49 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 33.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 731.76 feet; thence North 36 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West. 249.47 feet; thence South 53 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds West, 157.94 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West, 636.47 feet to the place of beginning.Home is (new/used) used, year built is 1997, Manufacturer's Name is Fleetwood Homes, model name/model number is 4523L, manufacturer serial number is INFLV55A/B 03428LC13, length and width is 28*52, which, by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 17, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-512598 (01-17)(02-07) 77575549 �Page 12 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate of Margaret H. Greer. Date of Birth: June 14, 1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Margaret H. Greer, who lived at 3001 West Hickory Road, Barry Township, Michigan died August 16, 2012. It is not anticipated that a probate court proceeding will be commenced on behalf of the decedent. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate or the below referenced trust will be forever barred unless presented to John Foss, named Trustee of the Margaret H. Greer Trust dated December 20, 1994 or to both the attorney for the Trustee, Benjamin J. Herbert, and the Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 17,2013 Willis Law Benjamin J. Herbert, J.D. P70082 491 West South Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 492-1040 John Foss, Trustee of the Margaret H. Greer Trust dated December 20, 1994 2794 East 450 North Marian, IN 46952 77576023 (765) 661-3978 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 11-602CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 4th day of December, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Bank, USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-PA2 was the Plaintiff and Brad Pullen was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $260,235.30, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 7.000% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 7th of March, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The East 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Also, the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except the East 330 feet thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 080101601910 More commonly known as: 7180 Cox Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 483342525 T# 353489L02 (01-17)(02-21) 77575565 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John W. Coe, a married man, to Mortgage Melectronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, it's successors and assigns., Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2011 and recorded June 21, 2011 in Instrument Number 201106210006032, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour and 43/100 Dollars ($81,964.43) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 03/07/2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, to wit: The North 1/2 of Lots 6 and 7, Block 7 of the Eastern Addition fo the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof except the North 10 feet of said Lot 6, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: February 7, 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 682.3890 77576044 (02-07)(02-28) Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the28th day of March, A.D., 2013 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: February 7, 2013 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77576006 48302 (248) 335-9200 (02-07)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne E. Anderson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to James B. Nutter & Company, Mortgagee, dated October 22, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030-0003618, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 81/100 Dollars ($156,580.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 34, Culbert's Plat No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 35, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418420F01 77575853 (01-31)(02-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Wesley Coenen and Brenda Coenen, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006 and recorded April 25, 2006 in Instrument # 1163601 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated January 23, 2012 and recorded January 30, 2012 in Instrument # 201201300001030 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Fifty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Seven Cents ($108,052.37) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, excepting therefrom the West 235 feet thereof. Parcel B: The West 235 feet of the Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 1651 Coburn Rd, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/24/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-74649 (01-24)(02-14) 77575749 Accident claims woman’s life after two days in hospital SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORKSHOP January 29, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present: Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Mark Englerth and Gun Lake resident Deb Masselink. Motion Rook; support Perino to contribute a proportional share in purchasing of safety buoys for Gun Lake not to exceed $1,600. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion Perino; support Rook to approve appointment of Jeff Slunick to the board of review. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ribble; support Perino to approve contract with DK Landscaping for maintenance of the township and cemeteries for the 2013/2014 season. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Perino; support Ritchie to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:13. Next budget workshop will be held on February 11, 2013. Submitted by, Jennifer Goy, Clerk 77575928 Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26298-DE Estate of Vera J. Popma. Date of Birth: January 14, 1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Vera J. Popma, died February 19, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James A. Popma, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 30, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 James A. Popma 840 Bristol, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 77575896 (616) 453-0014 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2012-26274-DE Estate of Jack A. Tomlin. Date of birth: 03/05/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jack A. Tomlin, died 10/19/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ken A. Tomlin, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/05/2013 Stephen D. Ihrig P32399 5455 Gull Rd., Suite D-168 Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (269) 345-2533 Ken A. Tomlin 10896 Stoney Point Dr., Delton, MI 49046 (269) 303-7778 77576065 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Kenneth D. Miller Trust u/t/a dated December 18, 1989. Date of Birth: 04/01/1926. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Kenneth D. Miller, Trustee, who lived at 815 N. Taffee Drive, Hastings, Michigan died January 25, 2013 leaving the above Trust entitled “Kenneth D. Miller Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 30, 2013 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 77575931 (269) 945-2401 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26297-DE Estate of LINDA LOU SPAULDING. Date of birth: 7/17/48. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, LINDA LOU SPAULDING, who lived at 4005 MAPLE GROVE RD., MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, Michigan died 5/9/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to ROBERT E. SPAULDING, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1-31-13 JAMES J. GOULOOZE P44497 137 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 269-945-2255 ROBERT E. SPAULDING 4005 MAPLE GROVE RD. HASTINGS, MI 49058 269-838-8381 77576025 Slippery road conditions caused by a cold, wind-driven rain was the likely cause of a Jan. 30 accident that, two days later, took the life of a female driver whose name has still not been released by the Michigan State Police which continues its investigation. At approximately 3:20 p.m., two vehicles were traveling south on Hastings Road (North Broadway) near the Brown Road intersection. A rear-end collision occurred leaving two female travelers injured which culminated in the death of one woman two days later. Information is sketchy and MSP is still investigating the accident. According to MSP, a southbound Chrysler Sebring slowed to make a left turn onto Brown Road when the following Buick Enclave slammed into the Sebring’s rear. The male driver of the Enclave and his adult female occupant were uninjured by the collision, but two of the four females in the Sebring were transported to a Grand Rapids hospital. The other two women were uninjured. MSP were unable to predict when the investigation would be completed. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor, E. Johanne Cook, DOB 3/23/1934 SSN: xxx-xx-5902, who lived at 1892 Heritage Bay Drive, Middleville, Michigan died 12/24/2012. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the E. Johanne Cook Trust dated 8/1/1994 (as amended), will be forever banned unless presented to Lee Herrick Cook Trustee(s) within 4 months after the date of publication. Pamela J. Tyler P-38374 Bridgewater Place, P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0352 616/336-6000 Lee Herrick Cook 3070 Maplevale Court Grandville, MI 49418 77575899 616/531-3716 STATE OF MICHIGAN 48TH CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION ALLEGAN COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 11-49067-NA Court Address: 113 Chestnut, Allegan, MI 49010 TO: HASTINGS BANNER, 1351 N. M-43 HIGHWAY, HASTINGS, MI 49058 IN THE MATTER OF: ZANE POUNTAIN. A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS hearing regarding ZANE POUNTAIN will be conducted by the court on March 19, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in 48th Circuit Court Family Division before Hon. Michael L. Buck. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that KERA BALLPOUNTAIN personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in the Termination of your parental rights. 113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 49010, Family Division. Dated: 1-31-13 77576016 Judge Michael L. Buck (P27674) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of ELAINE HOLDEN TRUST, Trust dated January 3, 1996. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent,Elaine Holden, who lived at 15202 Waubason Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 died February 1, 2013 leaving a certain trust under the name of THE ELAINE HOLDEN TRUST, dated January 3, 1996, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Jack J. Holden, Jr. was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Jack J. Holden, Jr. the named trustee at 1110 Mixer Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/5/2013 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 Jack J. Holden, Jr. 1110 Mixer Road Hastings, MI 49058 77576063 (269) 948-8402 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26282 DE Estate of Patricia May Morgan. Date of birth: 5/9/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Patricia May Morgan died 11/29/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James Allen Jager, personal representative or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste 302, Hastings, 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2-5-2013 James Allen Jager 5207 Mt. Olivet Dr. Parchment, MI 49004 77576061 269-344-7309 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 13 Man accused of putting gun in woman’s mouth during attack Daniel Edward Otto is charged in the alleged attack on an ex-girlfriend. POLICE BEAT BEA Driver complies after hitting police car Hastings Police officers, approaching a vehicle parked in the middle of the 400 block of West Colfax Street Jan. 30 around 10 p.m., saw a man who appeared to be sleeping, and the engine was still running. Officers knocked on the window several times before waking the 30-year-old Hastings driver. They reported an odor of alcohol, and said the driver’s speech was slurred. When officers asked the man to step out of the vehicle, he said, “I don’t think so,” put his vehicle in gear and backed into the police car parked behind him. After deciding to step out of the car and submit to a portable breath test, the driver registered a .166 percent blood alcohol level. At the Barry County Jail, he consented again to taking breath tests which showed him at .17 and .18 percent. Residents want one last hoorah Hastings Police received information Feb. 3 about a possible meth lab in a basement of a home in the 500 block of East Madison Street. The residents gave permission for a search. Officers found several components used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine in the basement and in an upstairs bedroom. The residents denied manufacturing methamphetamine, however, admitted to using methamphetamine calling it their “last hoorah” before starting Narcotics Anonymous the coming week. The methamphetamine components were removed from the house and the Michigan Department of Human Services staff was contacted in regard to the welfare of the children living in the house. call the police. The ex-boyfriend then left the area. The boyfriend had been abusive, she told officers, and the abuse is getting more violent. Officers attempted to talk to the suspect at his home, but he would not go to the door. A report will be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor for review. Daughter’s new beau commits fraud Barry County Deputies were called to Guy Road Jan. 29 in reference to credit card fraud. The complainant told deputies her daughter’s new boyfriend was using her debit card number in Battle Creek. She told deputies her daughter had used the number to put minutes on her cell phone. When the woman called her bank in Bellevue to transfer money into the account, a bank employee said 16 new charges had been drawn from the account that day. The bank put a stop on any more transactions. The complainant called many of the Battle Creek businesses on the transaction statement, which included Pizza Hut, Happy’s Pizza, Continental Bakery, Weezer’s Grill, Schlotzkys, Subway and Rent-a-Center for a total of $471 in purchases. The 34-year-old Springfield man is under investigation. Fannie is missing her pipes A Realtor contacted the Barry County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 30 to report the theft of copper piping from a home on Solomon Road in Irving Township. She told deputies the estimated replacement value for the pipes through Fannie Mae was $1,200. She reported was no sign of forced entry. No suspects have been identified, and the case is closed. Woman refuses offer from the ‘Don’ Hastings Police were contacted Feb. 3 about a possible “meth dump” in a trash can in the parking lot of the Superette party store on North Michigan Avenue. Officers found a bag containing a bottle and a white rag with a strong chemical odor. The area around the trash can was secured and personnel from Michigan State Police who are trained in meth clean up were called in to assist. During the investigation, police determined a person of interest connected with a previous meth investigation. A report was forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. A Dowling woman contacted deputies Jan. 24 to report she had received a threatening email from a supposed hit man. The email from “Don Vanuchi” said she would not be killed if she would just pay him. A portion of the communication read, “I am very sorry for you my friend. It is a pity that this is how your life is going to end ... someone you call friend wants you dead by all means and the person has spent a lot of money ... so I sent my boys to track you down and they have carried out the necessary investigation ... my men are monitoring you ... Now do you want to live or die ... get back to me now if you are ready to pay some fees to spare your life.” Deputies checked the Internet and discovered that the letter and others like it have been a Russian email scam since 2007. The case is closed. Man wants girlfriend back enough to assault her Empty cottages Hastings Police were called to Pennock Hospital’s Urgent Care Jan. 30 for a domes- are fine target tic violence incidence. A 32-year-old Hastings woman said she had been assaulted by her former boyfriend in the parking lot. She told police she had recently broken up with her boyfriend, and he had asked to see her and her daughter. Since she was in public, she said she thought things would be okay and agreed to meet with him. The woman told officers that she spoke with the man from her vehicle, and he started yelling and said he wanted her back. He then grabbed her by her face and started squeezing her so hard he bent the frames of her glasses, she said. She told officers she was able to break free and yelled for her friend to Six cottages on Fine Lake’s West Shore Drive were broken into last month. After the first reported break-in, deputies followed footsteps in the snow to five more cottages, which also had been entered. The homeowners had closed down the dwellings for the winter, and deputies sent out a call for owners to check their property for missing items. Kitchen cabinets and some drawers were rummaged through, but only one homeowner reported missing items, including guns, cash, and jewelry worth an estimated $11,000. The cases are still under investigation. Sutherland to pay restitution for hospital bills Merwin Sam Sutherland, 37, of Lake Odessa was in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 1 for a restitution hearing connected to his Nov. 7, 2012, assault and battery misdemeanor conviction. Sutherland was convicted of punching 51year-old Randy Baker, of Woodland, outside the Woodland Townhouse Bar in the early morning hours of Jan. 7. The punch and Baker’s .23 percent blood alcohol level allegedly caused the man to stumble backward, fall and hit his head on the street. Baker was taken to Spectrum hospital in Grand Rapids and was in a coma for seven days before dying Jan. 14, 2012. Judge Amy McDowell ruled that Sutherland must pay $12,352 in reimbursement to Medicaid and $50 to Spectrum Health. She denied the prosecution’s request to pay damages restitution of up to $37,206. Scott Lee Billings, 31, of Nashville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court for larceny of a building. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Billings to serve six months in jail, with credit for one day served. Billings must pay $13,169 in court assessments, which includes $11,971 of restitution for the larceny. The last three months of his jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. A work release was granted, and Billings must pay $300 a month toward court costs and restitution. Billings will be able to receive early discharge from probation after 24 months if costs and restitution are paid in full. Charges of larceny more than $1,000 but less than $20,000 and habitual offender, second offense, were dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor. Bowl for Kids’ Sake sports 1970s theme Barry County residents are invited to help local children reach their full potential and have fun in the process. The 2013 Barry County Bowl for Kids’ Sake, will be held Saturday, March 2, at Hastings Bowl and Sunday, March 10, at Middle Villa Lanes, will have a 1970s theme, so bowlers are encouraged to break out their tie-dye and bell bottoms. The six bowling fundraising events that will take place over these two days are among the 15 Bowl for Kids’ Sake events that Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring will hold throughout their fivecounty region. Bowl for Kids’ Sake isn’t about bowling – it’s about having fun while raising money to help local children overcome adversity and reach their full potential, said Diane Haines, a long-time Barry County Bowl for Kids’ Sake organizer. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the largest revenue source for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Barry County and raises over $35,000 annually to allow the organization to match vulnerable children with caring, positive role models. “Each bowler is asked to collect pledges totaling at least $60. Then everyone comes together to celebrate their successful fundraising with three games of free bowling, a free event T-shirt, and chances to win one of the many door prizes we have available,” said Haines. “We are thankful for the support and participation from our commu- nity, and we believe in rewarding them with a fun event and great prizes.” This year, the top individual fundraiser agency-wide will win an iPad, and the top fundraising team agency-wide will win a Millennium Restaurant progressive dinner and theater tickets. There will also be prizes just for the top Barry County fundraisers. Plus, every bowler who raises at least $200 will receive a $30 Millennium Restaurant Group gift certificate. “In addition, during all Bowl for Kids’ Sake events, there are fun contests where bowlers can win additional prizes, such as restaurant gift certificates and movie passes,” Haines said. Another aspect of Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the team costume contest. All teams are invited to dress like it is the 1970s. “I can’t wait to see Barry County return to the ’70s,” said Brian Roderick, another long-term Bowl for Kids’ Sake organizer. “It’s going to be groovy and so much fun.” All of the funds raised in Barry County will stay in Barry County, Roderick said. The funds will help Big Brothers Big Sisters find more mentors and support current mentoring relationships. To join Bowl for Kids’ Sake, visit ThinkBigToday.org, click on the “Events” tab at the top of the page, then click on Bowl for Kids’ Sake, and then click on Barry County or call Haines, 269-948-2044. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616-437-4334. AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. 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Help Wanted IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: RN/LPN PRIVATE DUTY Nashville area Trach/Vent Experience Preferred FT/PT - NIGHTS Please email resume to: (including Albion, Homer, Three Rivers and Galesburg) FT/PT - days/nights Please email resume to: recruiter@optimalstaffing.com 77576037 Meth dump discovered in trash Eaton County Deputies contacted the Barry County Sheriff’s Department on Jan. 25 to relay information about an assault which allegedly occurred on Eddy Road in Assyria Township. An Eaton County Deputy was currently at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte with a victim of an assault. The suspected attacker was in custody. A Barry County Deputy traveled to the hospital in Charlotte while two other deputies went to the Eddy Road to secure the scene. In the hospital, the victim said there had been a long history of domestic violence between her and the suspect and she had left him in December. Reportedly, the man was intoxicated at the time of the gas station encounter on Jan. 25 and demanded she come with him, but she refused. The woman told deputies the man then threatened to run her off the road unless she agreed, and she believed him. She told deputies she went with the man in the hope of calming him down. When the two entered the Eddy Road residence the man became very angry, according to the victim, because he believed she was seeing someone. She stated the man grabbed her hair and slammed her head into the walls and several other items around the residence. At some point she said, the man broke a television and put the barrel of a long gun in her mouth. The victim told deputies the gun was on the floor next to the man’s bed. Deputies learned the woman was eventually able to leave the residence and get into her car, although she could not find her extra set of keys. The man allegedly came out to the car, jumped onto the hood and started kicking at the windshield, then jumped off the hood and broke out the driver-side window. Covered in glass, the victim said she became so afraid she agreed to go back inside with her attacker. According to the report, she convinced the man to leave his residence and drive to the victim’s brother’s house to get a replacement television. She told deputies she believed she could escape if she was able to get into a populated area. She dropped the man off at a bar in Charlotte and continued to her brother’s house where the family called 911. When the Barry County Deputy interviewed the suspect at the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, Otto said the woman had arrived at the Eddy Road residence with red marks on her face and claimed her brother had hit her. He denied confronting the woman at the gas station. Otto told deputies the woman’s car was damaged before she arrived at his residence. He said he was so enraged the woman had been beaten by her brother, he demanded she take him into Charlotte to confront him. According to Otto, the bar in Charlotte was where the brother supposedly would be, but he did not find the man in the bar. Reportedly, that is when Eaton County Deputies arrived and arrested him. A search warrant was authorized for the Eddy Road property. Deputies found a 1996 Dodge Neon outside the residence with a broken windshield and driver-side window. Once inside the residence, deputies found evidence of blood spatters on kitchen cabinets, ceiling and other surfaces. The television was found knocked over and cracked. Deputies found evidence of marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines inside. A .22 caliber rifle with a chambered round was found next to the suspect’s bed. Kevin Michael McConnaughey, 41, of Shelbyville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court for operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. Judge Amy McDowell ordered McConnaughey to serve nine months in jail, with credit for four days served. He must pay $1,198 in court assessments and serve 36 months on probation. The last four months of his jail time will be suspended, pending successful completion of probation. McDowell also ordered McConnaughey’s driver’s license revoked and directed McConnaughey to obtain his GED while on probation. He must pay $75 a month toward court assessments. Charges of operating with license suspended, revoked or denied, second or subsequent offense; and habitual offender, third offense, were dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor. 77576035 A trip to the gas station, where she encountered the man she had been trying to avoid after accusing him of domestic violence, nearly cost an area woman her life after an attack at an Assyria Township residence that will send the man before a judge in Barry County District Court on Feb. 20. Daniel Edward Otto, 39, of Bellevue is facing charges of domestic violence, aggravated assault with a weapon, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, malicious damage to property less than $200, and felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the Jan. 25 assault. He is being held on $500,000 bond for the alleged attack on his ex-girlfriend. Otto was scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 6, but the case was adjourned to Feb. 20 at 8:15 a.m. in Barry County District Court. The woman said the man, whom she said she left in December, had been calling her and asking her to meet and she refused. When she went to the gas station on Jan. 25, the suspect showed up. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. recruiter@optimalstaffing.com or fax to: 517-394-7716 77573427 �Page 14 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Delton girls beat Falcons for 10th win in conference It’s unlikely that anyone is going to catch Olivet for the Kalamazoo Valley Association lead this winter, with five games remaining on the conference slate. There will be a big match-up in the battle for second place when the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team plays host to Parchment Friday evening. Delton has only lost to two teams in the KVA this season, Parchment and Olivet (twice). The Delton girls are 12-3 overall and 10-3 in the league after topping visiting Constantine Tuesday 52-31. Delton Kellogg outscored the short-handed Falcons 23-8 in the opening quarter, then upped its lead to 42-10 at the half. Mallory Sewell got off to a great start for TKHS girls top Ottawa Hills for their second league win Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team closed out the first half of the OK Gold Conference season with a victory at Ottawa Hills Friday night, topping the host Bengals 43-28. Everybody chipped in to the victory, the second of the season in the conference for the Trojans. Molly Lark scored a season-high 13 points, while also grabbing five rebounds. Dahlia Beckett finished with nine points. Kelli Graham scored just six points, but added five rebounds and three steals. Kaylin Johnson had a team-high seven rebounds for TK and four steals too. TK is now 7-9 overall this season and 2-4 in the conference. South Christian topped the Trojans 51-19 in Middleville Tuesday. The Sailors led 28-8 at the half. The Trojans cut into that lead a bit in the third quarter before being outscored 17-2 in the final eight minutes. Cassidy Vredevoogd, Renee Broekhuizen and Angelique Gaddy had nine points each for South Christian, and Taryn Sack, Kayla Diemer and Anna Timmer had six each. TK got 11 points and three steals from Graham, and three points, four steals, five blocked shots and five rebounds from Beckett. The Trojans will be at home for their next two, against Catholic Central Friday and Hastings the following Friday (Feb. 15). Saxons fall to Wayland to start second half of league season Haley Obetts and Presley Hudson combined for 42 points and so did all of the Saxons Tuesday. Obetts and Hudson led Wayland to a 60-42 win over the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team in Hastings. The Wildcats raced out to an 18-6 lead in the opening quarter. Hastings head coach Andrew Mains said his team fought to keep the game close throughout, with Taylor Carter pouring in 17 points and Grace Meade adding 11. The Saxon team also got seven points from Maddie Dailey. Obetts led the Wildcats, who led 32-18 at the half, with 22 points. Hudson drilled four three-pointers and finished with 20 points. The Saxons are now 6-9 overall and 1-5 in the OK Gold. South Christian topped the Saxons 63-35 Friday. Mains said his girls played their best first half of the season. The Saxons led 17-8 at the end of one quarter, but the Sailors responded to go ahead 26-21 at the half. The Sailors came out hot in the second half and went on a 37-14 run. Carter led the Saxons with 13 points and Dailey added 12. Grace Bosma had a good night on the boards for the Saxons, and Mains was pleased with the way Meade directed the Saxon offense through the Sailors’ spider half-court trap. Anna Timmer and Angelique Gaddy had 14 points each for South Christian. Hastings heads to Ottawa Hills Friday, then will visit Greenville in non-conference action Tuesday. Delton, with the senior center pumping in 12 points in the opening quarter alone. She finished with 18 points as well as a team-high three assists. “Thatw as the best I’ve seen her move without the ball all season long,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “She got herself open. We were seeing her early. She just came out of the chute.” Delton Kellogg also got ten points from Brooke Martin and eight from Kristen Mohn. Christy Gonzalez had a team-high eight rebounds for Delton, and Brookelynn O’Meara added three assists. Friday night will also be Hall of Fame night at Delton Kellogg High School. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sam 63-21; Wash King 57-27; CB’s 49.534.5; Coleman Ins. 46.5-42.5; Lu’s Team 45.5-38.5; Look Ins. 41-43; Team Turkey 4143; Classic Trio 36-48; Blair Landscaping 29.5-54.5; Ghost Team 0-80. High Game - Shirlee V. 215; Paula R. 212; Luanne P. 190. High Series - Shirlee V. 612; Paula R. 542; Luanne P. 515. Tuesday Mixed Hometown Lumber 64 ; Boyce Milk Haulers 54; Hurless Machine Shop 51; Barry Co. Red Cross 45.5; J-Bar Antique Tractors 34. High Game - D. Benner 234; D. Blakely 203; G. Hause 198; M. Smith 190; K. Beebe 190; S. Beebe 184; C. Steeby 180; B. Ramey 178; D. Ware 166; M. Bryan 141; B. Norris 139. High Series - D. Benner 607; D. Blakely 577; M. Smith 555; C. Steeby 510; S. Beebe 510. Monday Mixerettes Dewey’s Auto Body 53-27; Kent Oil 52.5- 27.5; Creekside Growers 45.5-34.5; Dean’s Dolls 42-38; Nashville Chiropractic 39-41. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 170; B. Hathaway 153; N. Goggins 176-445; T. Redman 137; C. Wilcox 159-413; V. Carr 177-515; B. Anders 155; S. Nash 138; N. Potter 146; P. Fowler 138. Senior Citizens Butterfingers 57-31; Sun Risers 53.5-34.5; Ustedtobe #1 49-39; M&M’s 48-40; Kuempel 44-44; King Pins 43-45; Early Risers 41-47; Three Gals & a Guy 40-48; Ward’s Friends 33-55; Just Having Fun 31.5-56.5. Women’s Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 183; D. Larsen 167-479; N. Boniface 169; N. Shurlow 148. Men’s Good Games and Series - G. Forbey 166-413; D. Dimmers 192-526; D. Murphy 149-428; H. Gibson 172; G. Bennett 175-478; B. Terry 245-591; H. Bowman 183515; D. Kiersey 185; J. Miller 210-599. Wednesday PM Court Side 62-26; Boniface Construction 51-37; Hair Care 49.5-38.5; Delton Suds 46.537.5*; Eye & ENT 45-39*. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - N. Potter 181449; J. Rice 184; T. Christopher 177; B. Smith 164-481; S. Beebe 169-477; B. Hathaway 159; J. Shurlow 161-417; N. Boniface 194467. Thursday Majors Pocket Pounders 59-29; Red Rockets 5533; Old Men 51.5-36.5; Hastings Bowl 50-38; Muff Divers 47.5-40.5; Arens Lawn 39.548.5; HDR 37.5-50.5. High Games and Series - L. Campbell 165; J. Haight 215; A. Morgan 207; D. Smith 236-582; B. Burke 192; K. Troyer 206; K. Hess 235; S. Ashley 192; B. Taylor 236; J. Hunt 182; J. Barnum 223-632; D. Lundstrum 178; M. Magoon 220; D. Endres 233-647; M. Arens 201; P. Gasper 226; R. Guild 234; C. Micel 207; J. Arens 221-608. Thursday Angels Varney’s Const. 54-30; Miller Farm Repair 53-31; Rivefront Fin. Ser. 53-31; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 46-38; Moore’s Apts 44-40; Hastings Bowl 41.5-42.5; DJ on the Roll 35.5-48.5. High Game and Series - Colleen S. 200; T. Dickinson 156; J. Wood 146; C. Cooper 191; M. Moore 154; L. Apsey 184; L. Kendall 196; D. Staines 199-528; W. Barker 166-446; A. Castelein 221-519; J. Zaagman 202-593; D. McCollum 190; L. brandt 186; C. Miller 167; J. Wyant 191. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 56; Street Bowlers 49; H2O 48; Sunday Snoozers 44; You’re Up in Shit 42; Straightliners 34; The Wild Bunch 34. Women’s Good Games and Series - A. Hubbell 179-500; J. Shoebridge 179-417; F. Featherly 155-376; R. Hunt 127-352; K. Genther 161. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Santana 226-634; B. Allen 202-538; R. Snyder 178-517; C. Featherly 200-516; T. Santana 188; J. Craven 182; B. Kelley 165. Delton second at Albion, going for league title Saturday Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team earned the runner-up spot at Saturday’s Wildcat Invitational in Albion. Whitmore Lake took the day’s championship with a score of 678.68. The Panthers scored a 650.66. Delton had the second best score in each of the first two rounds behind Whitmore Lake, a 206.1 in round one and a 183.96 in round two. Delton then added a 260.6 in round three. Whitmore Lake scored a 271.7 in round one, a 194.18 in round tow and a 266.5 in round three. Jonesville was third overall with a score of 639.88, followed by Fowlerville 642.58, Quincy 598.12, Springport 582.42 and Morenci 549.68. The Panthers have had this week to prepare for Saturday’s Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference final at Pennfield. The Delton Kellogg girls go into the final league competition of the season in the league lead. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 15 Lakewood boys push win streak to three games by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the first time since the first week of the 2012-13 varsity boys’ basketball season Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team won two games in a week last week. Now they’ve pushed their streak to three games in a row. The Vikings improved to 7-9 overall this season with a 68-66 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division victory at Portland Friday and a 68-57 non-conference win over visiting Ionia Tuesday. “It feels good, when you beat on each other as hard as we have in practice” said Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield Friday. “We haven’t had any what you would call pre-game practices, no light walk-though type practices. They have been aggressive, they’ve been a war, we’ve been rebounding because we had so far to improve, and we still do.” Lakewood jumped out to an 8-0 lead over the Raiders to start the game and led throughout Friday, improving to 3-4 in the CAACWhite. The Vikings were up 12 with three and a half minutes to go, and had to hold on for the victory. The Raiders put up 27 of their 66 points in the fourth quarter alone. Lakewood was 12-of-13 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. David Parks led the way for Lakewood with 18 points. Alex Potter had 14, Kalib McKinney 12 and Colin O’Mara had 11. Potter hit three threes and Parks and O’Mara drilled two each. O’Mara also had a team-high five rebounds, while McKinney and Michael Carr added four each. McKinney also had five assists. Piercefield was very pleased with the play of his point guard, McKinney. He said he handled the Raiders’ 1-3-1 pressure well, got the Vikings into their offense and attacked the basket when it was appropriate. The Vikings shot well as a team and added an extra pass or two to get great shots instead of good ones. Piercefield was also happy with the physicality his team showed. The Vikings led 32-29 at the half, then pushed their lead to 47-39 with a 17-10 run in the third quarter. Drew Roe led the Raiders’ late charge, scoring eight of his 11 points in the fourth quarter. Dylan Carroll finished with 14 points, Jared Krausz nine and Adam Goodman eight for Portland. The Vikings took off in the second quarter against Ionia Tuesday, outscoring them 23-8 on their way to a 38-25 half-time lead. Parks had 13 points in the second quarter alone for the Vikings, and finished with 21. He drilled five three-pointers in the game. Lakewood also got 16 points from Potter, ten from Carr, eight from Durkee and six from O’Mara. Parks, McKinney and Durkee had six rebounds each. McKinney had a team-high six assists, and Parks and Durkee had four each. Lakewood had 17 assists in the ball game, and only turned the ball over 11 times. The Bulldogs cut the Viking lead to six points heading into the fourth quarter, but Parks drilled a couple more threes and the Vikings were 6-of-8 at the free throw line in the final eight minutes. Austin Gregory led Ionia with 22 points and Zac Barna added ten. Lakewood girls find points hard to come by at Portland Maple Valley boys get their 10th victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings made just four baskets Friday night. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 1-6 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 47-19 loss at Portland Friday. The Vikings got eight points from four field goals, and added an 11-of-16 performance at the free throw line. “We had a couple of good practices working against pressure and then getting into our offensive sets, but it is easy when there is no game pressure,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We were impatient and the shot did not fall or we didn’t take care of the ball. We had some good defensive moments early, but when you don’t score it puts a lot of pressure on you and sooner or later a good team is going to score.” Portland pushed its lead to 23-11 in the first half. Alexandra Grys led the Raiders with ten points. Madison King and Kelsey Spitzley had eight each. Brooke Wieland led the Vikings with six points and three steals. Liz Campeau added five points and three rebounds. Ellie Reynolds and Emily Kutch had three points each, and Kutch added a team-high five rebounds. “Bottom line is that we need Emily to score and they did a good job of making things tough for her,” Frost said. “Four baskets are not going to win many games.” The Lions have reached double digit wins. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 10-3 overall this season with a 70-53 win over visiting Parchment Tuesday. The Lions jumped on the Panthers early, racing out to a 22-7 lead. The Panthers clawed their way back into the ball game a bit, pulling within 35-27 by the half. The Lions extended their lead throughout the second half though. Sam Benedict led the Lions with 13 points. Micah Bromley and Austin Gonser had 12 points each. Garrett Miller added 11 points and Garret Mater had nine. Parchment got 15 points from Kendall Griffin and 13 from Tristan Jehnsen. The Lions are 9-3 in the KVA this season. They return to conference action at Kalamazoo Christian Friday, then will be home Tuesday to take on Galesburg-Augusta. Maple Valley’s Tommy Mudge (12) attacks the basket as Parchment’s Alex Walker gives chase during Tuesday night’s KVA contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “We will go back to work Monday and try to figure out a way to get the ball in the basket.” Frost said his team had a better effort Tuesday, but another rough shooting night led to a 46-32 non-conference loss at Ionia. “We were better, but it took a time-out and a wake-up call to get our energy level up to compete, and then when you fight back, any missed opportunity will suck the life right back out of you,” Frost said. “We have to find a way to finish some plays and keep in the games. We have stretches, but not complete games.” Kutch was able to finish some plays for the Vikings, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Ionia had three girls in double figures though, led by Taylor Bovee’s 15-point, seven-rebound effort. Sarah Swartz added 12 points and four rebounds and Anna Riccius had 11 points and four boards. Ionia led by just five points heading into the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs were 8-of-11 from the free throw line on the night to help seal the win. The Vikings were just 10-of-18 and 10-of-42 from the field. Wieland added six points and three rebounds for the Vikings. Campeau had a team-high five rebounds. “I was not displeased with are overall effort, we kept playing to the end and made them earn everything they got,” Frost said The Vikings are now 4-12 overall. They return to conference action Friday at home against Corunna. Falcons shoot their way past Delton Kellogg boys in KVA Constantine edged the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team 52-44 Tuesday. The Falcons rushed out to a 16-10 lead in the opening quarter then held off the Panthers who had another rough night shooting the basketball. Justin Bontrager had 15 points to lead Constantine and Mike Harris had 13. The Falcons also got eight points each from Luhk Mullendore and Cody Ley and seven from Payton White. Zach Leinaar added 16 points, Jeff Minehart had ten and Anthony Houtrow finished with eight for Delton. The Panthers are now 1-13 overall and 111 in the KVA. Delton returns to action at home Friday against Parchment. It will be Hall of Fame night at Delton Kellogg High School Friday, and the Panthers will be honoring 1999 graduate Kyle Matteson. 77575949 77575946 Hackett pulls in front of Lion ladies in second half Kalamazoo Valley Association victory in Vermontville. Grace Smith led Parchment with 14 points and Danielle Reits added 11. Katherine Balaguer and Kristen Schnelker chipped in nine points apiece. The two teams were tied 15-15 at the end of the opening quarter. The Lions managed to go into the half with a 26-24 lead. Timara Burd led Maple Valley in scoring with 13 points. Olivia Ricketts and Alivia Johncock chipped in eight points each and Emily Mattocks had six. Maple Valley’s girls are now 1-14 overall this season and 1-12 in the KVA. The loss to the Irish was the second game in two days for the Lions, who fell 56-12 to Parchment Monday. The Panthers got ten points each from Keeley Hinton and Meredith Stutz and eight apiece from Paige Berg and Kendyl Hinton. Ricketts led the Lions with four points. The Lions head to Kalamazoo Christian Friday, then will be at Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday. 77575940 77575934 Hackett Catholic Central came out of the half-time locker room and went on an 18-7 run to take the lead away from Maple Valley Tuesday. The Fighting Irish went on to a 54-49 Maple Valley’s Olivia Ricketts fires up a shot against Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 77575937 JV Boys’ Basketball The Hastings JV boys’ basketball team defeated WaylandTuesday 40-33. Leading the Saxons in scoring were Cole Harden with nine points and Aaron Bronson with eight. Peter Beck had 10 rebounds and Drew White had three assists. 77575943 Saxon Sports Shorts �Page 16 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Every Saxon in top four, but team third in Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The OK Gold Conference Tournament championship finals were almost a rematch of Wednesday night’s dual between Thornapple Kellogg and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Trojans and Cougars met in nine of the 14 championship matches. Catholic Central’s varsity wrestlers won six of those nine meetings, finishing the night in Hastings with six individual champions, six flight runners-up, championship round. The two other TK champions topped Cougars they beat on Wednesday in the finals Friday. The Trojans’ Dan Dykstra was the 171-pound conference champion, topping A.J. Zervoudakis 11-3 in their championship bout. TK’s Pete Westra also scored a major decision in the finals, topping the Cougars’ Grant Tennihill 13-5. Catholic Central won the three lightweight finals against the Trojans. Dominic Ciucci pinned TK’s Ryan Gorton 2 minutes 47 seconds into the 103-pound championship match. In the 112-pound final, Catholic Central’s Kole Krauss topped TK’s Ronaldo Sambrano 15-4. In the 119-pound championship match, Catholic Central’s Devin Schroder edged TK’s Chris Poland 4-1. The Cougar team also had Nate Limmex top TK’s Paul Haney 11-3 in the 135-pound final, Joe English beat Austin Sensiba 11-3 in the 140-pound title bout, and Dan Drummond pin Chad Geers 2:56 into the 215-pound championship match. The Saxon team also had Stephen Kendall reach the 145-pound flight championship, where he fell 9-6 to Wayland’s Aaron Robyler. Zane Corey at 125 pounds was Wayland’s other champion on the evening. Hastings also had Norberto Hernandez third at 215 pounds, Patrick Murphy third at 189, William McKeever fourth at 171, Jesus Delangel third at 140, Joe Siska fourth at 135, Jeremiah Schaffer third at 130, Zach Wilcox third at 125, Nic Shaffer third at 119, David Hause fourth at 112 and Mitchell Sarhatt third at 103 pounds. TK’s two third-place finishers were Nick Iveson at 145 pounds and Nick Glowe at 152. DK wrestlers finish KVA season with winning record The Saxons’ Stephen Kendall (right) tries to stay on top against Wayland’s Aaron Robyler during the 145-pound championship match at Friday’s OK Gold Conference Tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Nate Pewoski (front) works to escape the grasp of Catholic Central’s Ross Hulick during their 285pound championship match Friday night at the OK Gold Conference Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 204 points and one OK Gold Conference championship. Thornapple Kellogg was second with 169 points, followed by Hastings 138, Wayland 83 and Ottawa Hills 28. The Cougars had 12 wrestlers in the finals, and 13 guys on the medal stand in the end. Hastings had three flight champions, and was the only team with all 14 of its wrestlers to medal in the top four in their weight class. TK had 12 medalists. The Saxon champions were Nate Pewoski, who beat Catholic Central’s Ross Hulick 6-4 in the 285-pound final; Kenny Cross, who topped TK’s Cole Gahan 7-3 in the 160pound championship; and Jason Slaughter, who won the 152-pound title with a 9-4 decision over Catholic Central’s Jared Tennihill. TK’s Nick Flynn lost to Catholic Central’s Dan Sayfie 13-11 in their dual Wednesday, but Flynn got the better of the Cougars’ 130pounder Friday night - topping him 8-3 in the DK underclassmen wrestle well at KVA tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a pretty good day for Delton Kellogg’s youngsters Saturday. Delton had three freshmen and a sophomore finish in the top four in their respective weight classes at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament, which the Panthers hosted. The top four placed Saturday, with the top two finishers earning all-conference honors and the third-place medalists earning honorable mention all-conference. Delton Kellogg had four third-place finishes. Senior Kenmark Maligat was third at 130 pounds, while freshman Robby Madden was third at 103, freshman Jacob Reed third at 145 pounds and sophomore Cameron Hudson third at 135. Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips said that Maligat, Hudson and Jacob Reed spend a lot of time going head-to-head in the practice room all season long. “We use the old statement, “iron sharpens iron,” by wrestling good competition in practices you’re getting better together,” Phillips said. “They have progressed together this year. They’re a lot better now, technique-wise and intensity and just basically wrestlingwise than they were at the beginning of the year.” He said the biggest change for freshmen coming up to the varsity from the middle school level is the length of the season. A typical middle school wrestler gets 20 matches in during the school season. “Those guys right now are pushing 35-40 matches and we’re not done yet,” Phillips said. The other Panther freshman to finish in the top four was Cody Reed at 160 pounds. Despite the youngsters’ successes Saturday, the Delton team dropped from fourth to fifth in the overall league standings with a seventh-place tournament finish. Constantine won its fourth straight league championship, finishing the day with 227 points. Schoolcraft was second with 181 points, followed by Parchment 173.5, Pennfield 109, Olivet 100, Maple Valley 82.5, Delton Kellogg 64 and Galesburg-Augusta 23. Delton beat Pennfield, Olivet and Maple Valley in their league duals this winter. Maple Valley finished the day with five guys in the top four in their weight classes, and one champion - Diego Pesina at 215 pounds. Pesina defeated Constantine’s Phil VanZile 3-1 in the 215-pound championship match, a round after avenging his only loss of the conference season against Delton Kellogg’s Calob Montes. Pesina topped Montes 9-3 in the semifinals. “He just wrestled,” Maple Valley coach Chris Ricketts said of Pesina. “When he wrestled (Montes) the first time he didn’t wrestle. He just stopped. He wrestled today, really.” Maple Valley had three guys reach the finals. The Lions’ Travis Franks was pinned by Constantine’s Ben Mallo 1:18 into their 171-pound championship match. Franks’ teammate Kodee Crouch at 112 pounds made it the full six minutes in the final, but fell 5-1 to Parchment’s Lino Gonzales. Maple Valley also had Zack Rosenberger third at 285 pounds and Rodney Bement fourth at 152. The day’s other champions were Constantine’s Cody Hartwick (135 pounds), Andreas Montoya (140), Tommy Reed (152) and Andrew Turner (285), Schoolcraft had Justin Braford (103), Zac Sharp (119) and Dakota Stanfill (189), Parchment’s Andy Caffrey (125) Bradley Willis (130), and Cody Mikel (160) and Olivet’s Cameron Murphy (145). Delton Kellogg 112-pounder Christian Kapetyn fights to try and stay in control of Pennfield’s Taylor Brown during their match in Battle Creek Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Calob Montes works on top of Pennfield’s Justin Parker during their 215-pound match Wednesday at Pennfield High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s Diego Pesina (top) holds down Constantine’s Phil VanZile at the start of the third period of their 215-pound championship match Saturday during the KVA Tournament in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg freshman Jacob Reed (left) accepts congratulations and his medal, after placing third in the 145-pound weight class at Saturday’s KVA Meet in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) One team was going to finish the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a winning record in duals and one wasn’t. Delton Kellogg and Pennfield’s varsity wrestling teams were both 3-3 heading into Wednesday’s final conference dual. That final conference dual came down to the final match, with Delton Kellogg 130-pounder Kenmark Maligat pulling out a 5-3 decision over Nick Burnett to secure a 34-28 Delton Kellogg win. Pennfield made things close in the end by winning the 103-pound, 112-pound, 119pound and 125-pound weight classes, turning a 31-12 Delton Kellogg lead into a 31-28 edge heading into that final bout. Each team won seven flights on the night. Delton took the first five, starting at 135 pounds where Cam Hudson pinned Loren Coger 37 seconds into the match. Jake Reed followed with a 9-0 major decision for Delton at 145 pounds, against Nathan Suver. Taylor Stevens at 152 pounds, Cody Reed at 160 and Devan Kallee at 215 pounds added six-point victories for the Delton team as well. Pennfield started its rally with Kurtis Babcock edging Robby Madden 6-2 in the 103-pound match. Taylor Brown added a technical fall for Pennfield at 112 pounds. Pennfield’s Dylan Huff edged Delton’s Brogan Smith 8-6 in the 119-pound match by scoring a reversal and two nearfall points for the only points of the third period. Austin Tuttle pulled Pennfield within three points by pinning Delton Kellogg’s Malcom Rogers 2:46 into their 125-pound match. The two teams met up again Saturday at Delton Kellogg High School at the KVA Tournament, with Pennfield edging Delton for fourth place in the final overall conference standings. TK boys fall to 0-6 in the conference The Trojans had a tough time dealing with Ottawa Hills’ pressure Friday night, and the Bengals ran away with a 69-26 victory in Grand Rapids. The Bengals jumped out to a 15-8 lead in the opening quarter, then pushed their lead to 62-19 heading into the fourth quarter with 22 points in the second quarter and 25 in the third. Dewayne Gordon led the Bengals with 16 points, and Myles Miller and Troy Jemison added ten each. TK got nine points from Clay Francisco and six from Louis Koepke Thornapple Kellogg is now 4-11 overall and 0-6 in the OK Gold Conference. South Christian topped the Trojans 60-38 in Grand Rapids Tuesday. The Sailors raced out to a 34-16 lead in the first half. Jon Wassikn lead the way for the Sailors with 17 points. Seth VanEngen added 13. The Trojans will be at home Friday against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — Page 17 Saxon starters don’t wear down in win at Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior point guard Maxwell Clark said it’s kind of a motto for the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team - “we don’t get tired.” The Saxons lived up to that motto Tuesday at Wayland Union High School. Hastings improved to 5-1 in the OK Gold Conference and 10-3 overall with a 48-45 victory over the Wildcats to start the second half of the league season. Wayland was the only team to beat Hastings in the first swing through the league slate. The Wildcats’ trapping defense does its best to wear teams down, but the Saxons never wavered. Starters Clark, Ian Beck, Luke Heide, Michael Eastman and Eric Hart played The Saxons’ Luke Heide (14) draws a foul on Wayland’s Quentin Sweeney (30) as he flies between him and Lacey James (left) to get a shot off during the third quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) nearly the entire game. Zach McMahon was the only Saxon to come off the bench all night long, and he played just under two minutes total in that second half for Eastman between the end of the third and the start of the fourth quarter. “Our guys are in phenomenal shape, and the mental toughness they have with it is huge,” said Hastings coach Steve Storrs. “Last time we played Wayland we were really disappointed. We have a senior group with a lot of leadership, and we played into their game and had tons of turnovers and gave up offensive rebounds.” “Obviously the guys took care of it and the heart those guys showed the whole game, we had a guy out with sickness, another out with a concussion and another one that’s being disciplined tonight, so for those guys to step up and play pretty much the entire game, it’s an impressive performance.” It took more than just those five starters and McMahon. Teammates and assistant coach Jeff Storrs were rushing to get water for the starters during breaks. During one timeout with 3:23 left to play and Hastings up 4238, the Saxons jumped up ready to break the huddle and Jeff Storrs shouted, “you’ve got time. You’ve got time. Stay there.” A minute later the Saxons got to catch their breath during back-to-back time-outs. Wayland called for one, and then Steve Storrs answered with one for his team when the officials noticed some blood on Eastman’s lip. “He’s off to get stitches, for him to play through that, right away he took a charge and busted his lip open,” Steve said of Eastman. “For him to play through that is pretty impressive too.” “Lucky enough, Ian’s mom is a local doctor and she was kind of keeping an eye on him throughout the game. She was down there patching it up. We wanted to keep him in there, definitely. We had three time-outs and we thought it was more than worth it to get him to hopefully be able to stay in there.” Heide and Beck scored the first two buckets of the fourth quarter, to snap a 32-32 tie, and Hastings led for the rest of the game - but not by much. The Wildcats eventually pulled back within one at 44-43 on a three-pointer by Zach and 4-2 Wayland. The Saxons play another tough conference game on the road Friday, at Ottawa Hills, which is 3-3 in the league. The Saxons will then be home for a non-conference contest with Greenville Tuesday. Last Friday, Hastings scored a 56-40 OK Gold Conference win over visiting South Christian. The Saxons went on a 19-5 run in the second quarter to take control of the ball game. Heide led the way with 20 points. Clark had 16, Eastman ten and Alex Cherry finished with eight points. South Christian got 12 points from Seth VanEngen and ten from Kevin Doornbos. Wayland’s Dilon Aten (left) gets hold of Hastings’ Eric Hart as he tries to put a shot up early in the second quarter of Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference contest at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hindenach. Heide answered with two free throws at the other end to put his team back up three at 46-43. Wayland got a few chances in the final 30 seconds. The Wildcats pulled down two offensive rebounds on their ensuing possession, then called time-out with 13.2 seconds remaining on the clock. The Saxons were able to force a five-second call coming out of the time-out, then Clark sealed the win with two free throws at the other end. Clark led Hastings with 16 points. Heide had 15, and Eastman and Beck added six each. McMahon finished with four points. Hart had a team-high five rebounds. Beck added three rebounds, three steals and three assists. Hart had just one point, but he and Eastman did a solid job denying Wayland center Lacey James the basketball. James led the Wildcats with 12 points and Dilon Aten finished with 11. The Wildcats missed Aten because of foul trouble to a stretch in the second half. Hastings led throughout the first quarter of the ball game, but Wayland rallied in the second to build a 19-12 lead with 2:16 left before the half. Threes by Eastman and Heide helped the Saxons cut the deficit down to 21-18 at the break. The two teams then went back and forth throughout the third quarter. Hastings is currently alone in first place in the OK Gold, ahead of 4-2 South Christian The Saxons’ Zach McMahon drives ahead as Wayland’s Dilon Aten swats at the ball from behind during the first half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) GRCC finishes undefeated season of Gold duals Thornapple Kellogg’s Ryan Flynn (left) tries to avoid giving up a take down to Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Dominic Forbes during the first period of their 125pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Glowe. Glowe took a 12-10 lead with a take down with just under a minute left, but Tennihill scored a reversal 22 seconds later to tie the match up. Tennihill gave the lead up to Glowe with a free release, and scored the take down he needed to win just six seconds later. TK started to pick up some steam after that match. Cole Gahan scored a 7-1 win over Luke Ens at 160 pounds, Dan Dykstra topped AJ Zervoudakis 11-4 at 171 pounds, and then Pete Westra pinned Grant Tennihill 4:41 into their 189-pound match to pull TK within 2818 with four bouts left. TK though forfeited the 215-pound match to Catholic Central’s Dan Drummond, then clinched the victory with pins by Ross Hulick at 285 pounds and Dominic Ciucci at 103 pounds. Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Glowe battles for control with Catholic Central’s Jared Tennihill during the first period of their 152-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Cougars closed out the season of con- in the deciding matches we took what could ference duals with a perfect 4-0 record by top- have even been positive situations and manping the visiting Trojans 46-20. Both teams aged to make them into negative.” were 3-0 in league duals heading into the The Cougars did their best to pile up points match. all evening long. When the opportunity was Catholic Central took control of the dual there they’d release their Trojan opponent and early, winning all five matches from 119 go back on the attack looking for another take pounds up to 140 pounds, building a 25-0 down. lead. Catholic Central’s Nate Limmex at 135 Thornapple Kellogg head coach Scott pounds and Joe English at 140 did it to score Szczepanek said the Cougars wrestled very technical falls over their opponents Paul well, and his Trojans made them look even Haney and Austin Sensiba. better. Dan Sayfie at 130 pounds and Jared “We took minimally negative situations Tennihill at 152 pounds did it to pull out tight and we allowed them to become monstrously decisions over Nick Flynn and Nick Glowe. negative,” Szczepanek said. “We couldn’t get “You’ve either got to cut him or ride him,” out of our own way, at all. We even managed Catholic Central head coach B.J. Schroder, to take positive situations, I don’t what this to shouted to Tennihill with 26 seconds remainbe a reflection of every guy that wrestled, but ing in the third period of his match with TK cheer wins jamboree at Byron Center Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team made if 4-for-4 in the OK Gold/Green Conference this winter Wednesday. The Trojans won the league jamboree hosted by Byron Center by more than 40 points over runner-up Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 739.62 to 698.40. The final league jamboree was slated for last night in Hastings. The Trojans had the top score in each of the three rounds at Byron Center, a 220.5 in round one, a 215.42 in round two and a 303.7 in round three. Catholic Central scored a 217.3 in round one, a 197.10 in round two and a 284.0 in round three. Holland Christian had the second best round two score, a 197.26. The Maroons were third in the overall final standings with 682.86 points, followed by Hastings 672.66, Byron Center 646.90, Wayland 613.40, Zeeland West 562.50 and Hamilton 532.12. The Saxons scored a 210.7 in round one, a 193.66 in round two and a 268.3 in round three. Hastings followed up that performance with a runner-up performance in the pool of Division 1 and 2 teams at Saturday’s Sparta Competitive Cheer Meet. The host Spartans had the top score in each of the three rounds, and won the day’s championship with a score of 685.32. Hastings just edged Muskegon for the runner-up spot, 673.70 to 666.98. Forest Hills was fourth with a score of 659.44, followed by Reeths-Puffer 649.46 and Grand Haven 608.80. Sparta led by less than five points entering round three. The Spartans started the day with a 216.1 in round one, then added a 193.92 in round two and a 275.3 in round three. Hastings scored a 213.0 in round one, a 192.20 in round two and then a 268.5 in the third round. Tri-County won the championship in the pool of eight Division 3 and 4 teams Saturday, with a score of 669.10. Thornapple Kellogg also had a tune-up for last night’s league finale. The Trojans hosted their own TK Invite Monday, and edged Kenowa Hills for the day’s championship. TK finished with a score of 728.26, followed by Kenowa Hills 721.82, Grand Rapids Christian 707.66, Mattawan 674.60, Plainwell 672.68, Cedar Springs 649.22, Lowell 638.88, Loy Norrix 626.80 and White Pigeon 601.20. Kenowa Hills won each of the first two rounds, topping TK 222.5 to 222.0 in round one and 218.12 to 210.26 in round two. TK grabbed the title with a 296.0 in round three, besting the Knights’ 2281.2. TK’s other points came from Nick Iveson’s 15-0 technical fall victory over Connor Chaney at 145 pounds and Chris Poland’s 4-1 win over Kole Krauss in the 112-pound match that ended the night. The night began with Catholic Central’s Devin Schroder scoring a pin 1:07 into the 119-pound match, Sayfie edging Nick Flynn 13-11 at 130 pounds with a late take down, and TK’s Ryan Flynn being disqualified at the end of his 125-pound match with the Cougars’ Dominic Forbes - giving the Cougars a six-point win rather than what would have been a three-point decision. The two teams met again Friday in Hastings at the OK Gold Conference Tournament, where the Cougars earned the outright league championship. Maple Valley wrestling team wins final conference dual Matt Reid and Dan Langman got a couple of big pins in the middle weights as the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team closed out the season of Kalamazoo Valley Association duals with a win at Olivet Wednesday. The Lions scored a 42-39 victory over the rival Eagles. Maple Valley wrestlers only won three matches all night long on the mat. Reid stuck Olivet’s Tyler Houck 1 minute 37 seconds into the 130-pound match. 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Now there’s little doubt that Catholic Central is the best. �Page 18 — Thursday, February 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings FFA students place at districts; advance to regionals The Hastings FFA High School and Middle School competed in District FFA Leadership Contests Jan. 31 at Olivet High School. Schools participating were Hastings, Maple Valley, Charlotte and Olivet. Hastings students who placed in competition included: Prepared public speaking — Ethan Haywood, first place gold award. Greenhand prepared public speaking — Austin Haywood, first place gold. Agricultural issues — Alyssa Larsen, Mitchell Philley, Branden Miller, Ashley Stanton, Amber Pickard, first place gold award. Parliamentary procedure — Cassey Glumm, Tillery Larsen, Zach Pennington, Alexandrea Shumway, Alie Porter, Carter Bennett, Derika Koch, first place gold award. Greenhand conduct of meetings — Sara Porter, Ashley Glumm, Kylie Pickard, Alex Wilkins, Matt Maurer, Kristen Gillespie, Caleb Keech and Mikayla Warner, first place gold award. Students from Hastings Middle School competed in junior high conduct of meetings, earning a gold award and second place. Members of that team include Claire Harris, Samantha Pennington, Kathryn Pohl, Samantha Mitchell, Katherine Weinbrecht, Hannah Joerin-Horning, Julianne Wolf, Emma Porter and Connor White. All of the Hastings students will advance in their respective events to regional competition at Branch Area Career Center in Coldwater Feb. 12. FFA is the world’s largest youth organization which is agriculturally based and makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Advisors for Hastings FFA include Ed Domke, Carrie Carl, Luke Haywood and Dennis Pennington, with support from members of Hastings FFA alumni. Members of the HHS Greenhand Conduct of Meetings Team are (front row, from left) Ashley Glumm, Matt Maurer, (back) Caleb Keech, Mikayla Warner, Kylie Pickard, Sara Porter and Kristen Gillespie. The team placed first and received a gold award. The Hastings High School FFA Parliamentary Procedure team, which won a first place gold award, includes (front, from left) James Senard, Carter Bennett, Zach Pennington (back) Cassey Glumm, Derika Kosh, Alie Porter, Alex Shumway and Tillery Larsen. 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Call 945-9554 for more information. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-02-14.pdf df1cadc13e9f8c3f4534f8489316c7ab PDF Text Text New YMCA director to continue tradition Arming school personnel no answer TK wrestlers top HHS for district crown See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 19 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 7 NEWS BRIEFS Great Lakes geography topic of ILR class Great Lakes geography is the topic of a new Institute for Learning in Retirement class meeting Thursdays, Feb. 21 through March 21, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The class will meet at the Hastings Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. Kellogg Community College instructor Wayne Kukuk will survey the geography of the Great Lakes region and tell what makes it special. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269-9489500, ext. 2803. Chamber afterhours event is in Middleville tonight The 2013 Barry County Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event series will kick off Feb. 14 at the Village Restaurant and Coffee House (formerly Phil’s Pizzeria) in downtown Middleville. New owner, Yvonne Thomas, will host the event from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with Valentine’s Day dinner specials to follow. While some menu items remain as the Italian comfort foods patrons came to know and love, Thomas has added a new dimension to the menu with her Lebanese heritage, bringing a whole new cultural experience to Barry County, from grape leaves and falafel to baklava. Samplings of these dishes will be shared with those attending the event. A full menu and chamber specials will be offered for those staying on to enjoy the holiday with dinner at the Village Restaurant. Blood drive in Delton Monday St. Ambrose Church, at 11149 Floria Road, Delton, will host a blood drive Monday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. To schedule an appointment to donate, call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weight a minimum of 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Donors should bring their Red Cross blood donor cards or other form of positive ID. Alzheimer’s support group meeting Feb. 21 The local Alzheimer’s disease support group will meet Thursday, Feb. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. An Alzheimer’s Association support group is a safe place to learn, offer and receive helpful tips and meet others coping with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, said Lisa Vickers, communications director with the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter. Attendees are typically the spouse, adult child, other family member or friend of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, February 14, 2013 School officials join gun discussion by David DeDecker Staff Writer The revelation made last week that law enforcement personnel in Barry County had approached school officials with a legal way to arm classroom teachers as a means of preventing tragedies like the December school shooting in Newtown, Conn. has set off a firestorm of controversy. School superintendents and school board members -- even a Circuit Court judge -- have added their perspective to the clash that reportedly began at a Jan. 7 meeting of school officials in which Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf proposed using reserve officers as an option to bolster school safety. “When we met with Sheriff Leaf, he gave us a few scenarios of how to establish a police presence in the local school districts,” stated Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeff Jennette. “One of them was making staff members ‘reserve officers,’ and they would be allowed to carry weapons on school property.” Though Jennette discussed Leaf’s proposal with the BISD board which expressed disinterest in the possibility, the idea apparently found some ground in Delton when Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce pitched the idea to Delton Kellogg Superintendent Paul Blacken. “I have been looking at different avenues for school safety for a while,” Pierce said in a Feb. 9 Reminder article. “So, it was a culmination of things. I guess you can say [the shooting at Sandy Hook] was the final straw that made me want to move on this faster. I came up with the idea just doing research, I found that with a weapons-free zone in place that there had to be a way to get around that. The way to do that would be you swear them in as reserve officers.” Pierce then added, “What really frustrates Students, staff and visitors to Thornapple Kellogg High School are greeted with signs such as this. me is communities argue and argue, they debate and debate, and nothing gets done. As a department head, I have a duty to try and provide solutions.” One solution attempt Pierce made immediately was to invite Delton Kellogg school personnel to a weapons certification/reserve officer training class under his direction. Two staff members accepted his invitation. Blacken, though, voiced concerns over the way a local television station spun Pierce’s reserve officer class. The two Delton Kellogg employees are participating in the training as private individuals and the television station touted it to mean teachers and administrators at Delton Kellogg would be carrying sidearms. Blacken spoke with the Banner about the misconceptions the television coverage has created. He said Police Chief Pierce has been providing trained and in-uniform reserves almost daily to drive through parking lots and walk through buildings since the first of the year. “We very much appreciate it, and they do not charge us,” said Blacken. Delton Kellogg is also providing an office in an empty classroom in the elementary school for police officers to do paperwork, which Blacken said, adds more police presence. “Chief Pierce was beginning his annual reserve academy training in January and invited any school personnel to attend if they were interested,” said Blacken. “He said that the result could be that we could actually arm them after they were commissioned, with all of the legal rights of any reserve. “Our board of education was not comfortable with arming them after their training, but was fine with some individuals going through the training if they were interested. It is, after all, open to all who are interested. The result was that we do have some school personnel participating in the 12-week, 60-hour training. They are clear however, that they will not be arming themselves, at school anyway. “Chief Pierce and Sheriff Leaf were extremely happy that we had some take part in the training and told the media the same and intimated that those school workers could be armed afterward as part of a strategy to keep our school campus safe. While that is a strategy many schools across the country are considering, our school board is not ready to make that leap at this point,” said Blacken. “We will study best practices as they show themselves and will deal with those types of actions when we deem it necessary. We are not there yet.” Blacken added that the state legislature is also debating this topic. “We will see what they come up with,” he said. “There are so many ramifications of arming school personnel that have not been thought through yet. It takes time and thoughtful study to come up with a plan that is reasonable and sound. We are a weaponfree school zone, and will continue to be. We welcome our liaison officer and our township officers on campus to assist us and provide a presence and authority beyond our school personnel.” Leadership from the state legislature may not be where Blacken and school leaders should look first. When asked about the legal implications of See GUNS, page 12 Hurried requests get approval, and discontent from county board by Doug VanderLaan Editor They may be fast on their feet, but Barry County Commissioners were not happy they had to be on Tuesday after considering and then approving a last-minute personnel request from County Sheriff Dar Leaf. “I would appreciate having this brought up at a committee of the whole meeting next time, especially when we’re dealing with personnel issues,” said a disgruntled Commissioner Jim DeYoung of Leaf’s request to eliminate a captain’s position in his department and replace it with two lieutenant positions. Commissioners could have used the extra time to map their way around a resolution that Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg said he thought would be “cut and dried,” but quickly became a flowchart dam break. “I just want to have it straight,” said Commissioner Jon Smelker to Leaf: “it sounds to me like you’re doing away with one sergeant and one captain and making two lieutenants.” Leaf agreed, but others were confused by an example citing four positions when the original resolution dealt with only three positions. “So you’re eliminating a captain’s position,” clarified DeYoung, “you’re eliminating a sergeant’s position also and replacing them with a lieutenant and a sergeant for the same position.” “We’ve never had a lieutenant’s position,” explained Leaf. “Basically, we have two sergeants and a captain’s position that is open. I have a sergeant right now who’s doing a captain’s position. Rather than paying him a full captain’s wage, we’re going to make that a lieutenant’s position. We’ll split the difference between a sergeant’s and a captain’s wage and add it, basically, to a sergeant’s position that’s now a lieutenant’s.” Stolsonburg questioned the sheriff’s initiative in moving the request forward. “We have to find better ways to divide up responsibilities,” responded Leaf. “The undersheriff is trying to do that plus all the other things that he has to do. We just saw an opportunity here where a sergeant is doing a captain’s job and we wanted to take advan- tage of the opportunity.” Though they groused, commissioners approved the proposal, 7-0, to abolish the captain’s position and establish two lieutenant positions, one in corrections and one in law enforcement. One current correction sergeant will be promoted to lieutenant of corrections and one uniform sergeant will be promoted to lieutenant of operations with the vacant uniform sergeant position not to be filled. Items placed before the board for formal vote are, generally, submitted and discussed in a previous committee of the whole meeting. Stolsonburg apologized to his colleagues for the frustration caused by allowing the sheriff department request to bypass the process. “It was late for [last week’s] committee of the whole agenda,” Stolsonburg explained, “and, as a courtesy, I moved it to this meeting. I thought it was going to be pretty much cut and dried.” In other business, the board: • Agreed to another last-minute request, this one an acceptance of a $17,000 Collaboration Grant Program award allowing the hire of a part-time, temporary employee to help with the administration of a program to consolidate drug testing through county courts. “We have only until the end of September to expend the funds,” Project Director Jeff Westra told commissioners as the reason for the hurried request to provide approval of the temporary position’s contract and to start the hiring process. The board also provided Westra the authority to establish a position classification status with consultant Mark Notley without returning for board approval. • Re-appointed Michelle Skedgell to a three-year term as the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute representative to the county parks and recreation board. • Approved a request of officers of boards and commissions which meet and interact with the board of commissioners to complete an evaluation by April 30 seeking data that may lead to positive suggested changes. The resolution was amended to state that data be See COUNTY, page 2 Jim Atkinson, a member of American Legion Post 45, addresses the Hastings Charter Township Board in front of a standing-room-only crowd. Board responds to nonprofits’ protest of emergency service assessment by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The legal and constitutional rights of taxexempt, nonprofit organizations in Hastings Charter Township, including American Legion Post 45, Barry County Christian School, Winding Creek Camp and seven churches are safe — at least for the next year. Tuesday evening, the Hastings Charter Township board of trustees approved a motion to dissolve, for at least 12 months, a proposed fire protection fees ordinance that would mean the levy of a special assessment, or fee, for fire protection services for all privately owned, tax-exempt property in the township. The vote was approved 6-1, with supervisor Jim Brown dissenting. While Brown, who spearheaded the proposed ordinance, maintained that it was a not a tax, the ordinance detailed that the fee was to be assessed based on the square footage of floor area in all buildings on the properties in question, the same way other taxes are assessed. “When you are assessing monies to be paid to a municipality, you can call it anything you want — it’s a tax,” said American Legion member Jim Atkinson. “You can call it a special emergency services assessment, you can call it anything. It’s a tax.’” The 10 nonprofit tax-exempt entities — American Legion Post 45, Barry County Christian School, Hope United Methodist Church, Quimby United Methodist Church, Seventh-day Adventist Assembly, Michigan Avenue Church of Christ (parsonage, the church is located in the city of Hastings), Grace Brethren Bible Church, Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, Winding Creek Campground and New Life Assembly of Hastings — received letters from Brown in December, detailing his plans enact an emergency services. “There are more people in this room tonight than there are collectively for the last 12 years,” said Brown to the standing-room- See TAX, page 15 �Page 2 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings school district begins strategic planning process Waterline construction begins for new hotel Construction crews begin work at the corner of Cook Road and M-37/M-43 and Cook Road to extend city water lines to the new hotel site, just over the city limits in Rutland township. Water and sewer hook-up is scheduled for the end of February. Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Jim Carr said the hotel is on schedule and construction continues when weather permits. Carr said the hotel is on schedule to open at the beginning of July. COUNTY, continued from page 1 requested in a time period beginning January 2012. • Approved claims of $57,680, pre-paid invoices of $2,969,894, and commissioner’s payroll of $6,855. • Received an annual report presentation from Barry Conservation District Executive Director Joanne Barnard. Barnard reviewed 2012 accomplishments, including the six-day Thornapple River Expedition which averaged 100 paddlers per day; the Quaker Brook Agricultural Demonstration Project that is using a grant from the Miller-Coors Company to rebuild the trout population; the Glass Creek Conservation Project, using $575,000 in grant funds and donations to protect 300 acres of private land through conservation easements near what Barnard characterized as “the best trout stream in Barry County.” Ongoing projects cited by Barnard were the Road-Stream Crossing Inventory, a pilot project with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department and the Michigan Stream Team to survey culverts and dams within the Thornapple River Watershed; the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative in which local landowners are encouraged to build habitat areas, Baltimore Township formed only the second such cooperative in the state in 2012; the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program, allowing farms to become certified and compliant with conservation practices, a designation that can lead to lower insurance costs. Barnard also reviewed the district’s annual projects, including its primary fundraiser, a tree sale that, in 2012, sold 18,000 trees and shrubs; the annual Thornapple River Cleanup that logged 68 miles of trash removal and 845 volunteers in its 17th year in 2012. Also highlighted was the district’s education and outreach activities which served 1,291 walk-in clients, 212 K-12 students, and 388 adult education students in 2012. The district’s $118,631 budget was reviewed, with Barnard mentioning that the district dipped into its fund balance for approximately $8,000 in 2012 and also eliminated its newsletter, going instead to an email delivery. Despite financial challenges, the district was recognized by the DNR Fisheries Division with its Outstanding Partner Award and Barnard with the 2012 Michigan State Conservationist of the Year Award from Pheasants Forever. Plans for 2013 include the Highbanks Creek Restoration Project seeking the replacement of a sunken culvert and removal of Morgan Dam remnants to improve fish passage; the Nashville Habitat and Steam NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Mary Youngs Scholarship fund has been moved to Saturday, March 9. The “Under the Dome” event, which honors the contributions of Youngs, a former teacher and principal, is normally held in early February at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. However, since the church is being renovated, organizers decided to wait until the work is completed, rather than move to a different venue. The theme for the concert will be the music of New York City. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Watch for additional information on the concert in future issues of the Reminder. “Support group members report feeling less alone, more able to confront their daily problems, and more hopeful about their future,” she said. 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These plans will be closely aligned with state-mandated school-improvement plans to ensure these are vital, living documents, said Geerlings. Buildings and departments will regularly report progress on goals to the board of education. Progress of the process will be updated on the district’s website. The estimated cost for this project is $6,000. The district has received donations to cover the entire estimated cost of this project. Hastings City Bank donated $3,000, and the Barry Community Foundation and three anonymous donors donated $750 each. As a result, it is anticipated that the district will not need to use any of its funds to pay for the projected cost of this process, he said. “This shows the support of our community to this important task,” said Geerlings. “We want this to be a community-wide event that will allow us to meet the learning needs of our students and the future needs of our community.” Anyone interested in being involved in the process or who wants more information should call Darla Cady at the school administration office, 269-948-4400, ext. 6130. City council approves CASA’s superhero 5K run by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer If anyone sees superheroes running through the streets of Hastings Saturday, Oct. 19, it doesn’t mean they are hallucinating or have been magically transported to Gotham City or Metropolis. Instead they will be witnessing the annual CASA 5K Super Hero Run. The site of the race was approved Monday by the Hastings City Council. All funds raised from the event will benefit Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Kids Inc. of Barry and Eaton County, a nonprofit organization that for more than two decades, has trained volunteers from the community to advocate for children in foster care. Barry and Eaton CASA for Kids executive director Becky Carson said other CASA branches across the nation have benefited from runs using the same theme, which involved children and adults dressing up as their favorite superheroes in recognition of the theme, “Every child needs a superhero.” She also said the event is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the organization and its mission, which is to ensure that the court’s decisions are made in the children’s best interest. The volunteer special advocates are appointed by judges and meet with the assigned children and communicate with involved professionals, which allows them to provide written and oral testimony to the judges. Registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 19 in First Ward Park next to Hastings Manufacturing. The children’s run, which will be a lap around the park, will begin at 9 a.m. and the 5K run/walk will step off immediately following, at approximately 9:15 a.m. The adult race will follow the same route that was used last year starting on East Thorn Street at First Ward Park and proceeding down portions of the city’s River Trail. CASA will provide volunteers to help with traffic at intersections, and one lane will be coned off on small section near the start of the route on East State Road until all runners have passed. The Hastings City Council unanimously approved the request subject to administrative approval. In other business, the council: • Adopted a resolution regarding record retention schedules, as recommended by Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer Tom Emery. The City of Hastings first adopted the record retention schedule recommended by the State Administration Board in 2007. Emery said that without the document retention schedule, which allows receipts to be destroyed after seven years, municipalities are required to keep records forever. • Approved its major goals and objectives for the 2013-14 budget and Mayor Frank Campbell’s appointment of Randall Schaefer to the cable access committee. • Was informed that the ballot language for the Riverside Cemetery operational millage has been approved by the state attorney general’s and governor’s offices. • Saw a demonstration of Robert’s Rules of Order given by the Hastings High School FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team of Zach Pennington, Carter Bennett, Alex Shumway, Tillery Larsen, Allie Porter, Cassey Glumm and Derika Kosh, which is led by Dennis Pennington and Kevin Doyle. 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What ends up in the water is our top soil — that’s the best soil we have for growing. “That is what we’re trying to deal with here, trying to isolate where the most sediment is coming from in the Thornapple because we are talking a huge problem.” Barnard also warned of the potential for E. coli presence because of the Thornapple’s connection to the Coldwater River which has a serious problem due to leading septage and animal waste runoff. The two-year E. coli monitoring project will determine its presence in the Thornapple River and at what level it may exist. • Received an annual report update from Skedgell, chair of the executive committee of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board, who highlighted the new skate park fence in Middleville and the softball field fence in Freeport funded through the County Park Grant Program; the completion of the McKeown Bridge Park project and ongoing spring and fall clean-up days and Day of Caring maintenance activities. Skedgell also mentioned the board’s efforts on trail construction, improvement and use as key activities, including the Quaker Brook bridge replacement in Nashville. Attention was also given to an update of the county’s five-year plan, due to be completed in December and key to future grant requests. One project mentioned was a new ball field complex on county property near Thornapple Manor. Though no donor has come forward with a wish to be part of such a project, Skedgell pointed out that a $1,000 expenditure to develop a full-color plan with estimated expenses is the first step needed for any future project. The board meets next on Tuesday, Feb. 19, for a committee of the whole meeting at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Hastings Area School System has announced plans to go through a strategic planning process. The last time the district was involved in strategic planning was 2008. “Hastings Area Schools needs to be customer-focused, data-driven and committed to continuous improvement,” said Superintendent Todd Geerlings. “HASS recently signed a two-year agreement with its teachers that, along with many other budget cuts, will move the district from a negative fund balance district to a positive one by the end of this year. This is an opportune time to get an idea of where we currently are as a district, determine where we want to go and plan for how to get there. “ Geerlings and recently retired Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Gary Rider will head up the process. Rider, who now works for the Michigan Leadership Institute, has more than 30 years of experience working with and leading Michigan school districts. As part of this process, the district will involve many groups, including teachers, students, parents, civic leaders and business leaders. A core team of approximately eight members will begin meeting Monday, Feb. 28. They also will be involved in all other parts of this process. A brief outline of the process and timeline includes: • Monday, Feb. 28 — planning day, core team half-day, district administrators half-day. • March — district community survey. This will be available to all members of the community. • Tuesday, March 19 — focus groups. Each group will meet for one hour and will include seven to 10 people, representing governmental leaders, business leaders, parents (PTOs and boosters), support staff, teaching staff and administrators. Each group will do a analysis Show dates are April 25, 26, 27, 28 and May 3, 4 and 5 in the NEW Dennison Performing Arts Center www.thornappleplayers.com �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 3 Winter weather brings out shutterbugs The branches and buds on this tree near Page Elementary in Middleville are covered in hoarfrost, not snow, Saturday morning. Thursday night’s heavy snow sticks to branches, thickening the cover provided by trees. (Photo by Rebecca Maurer) Crystals cling to the end of a twig near Thornapple Kellogg High School Saturday morning. Gravel, salt, snow and ice mix in this photo taken in Hastings Friday morning after city plows removed five inches of new snow. (Photo by Rebecca Maurer) At left: Snowfall overnight created a “perfect day for a walk,” said Carolyn Moffit of Middleville, who took this photo along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Friday morning. Below: Fresh snow along the banks of the Thornapple River in Middleville Friday morning creates a beautiful winter scene. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) The sun knows no speed limits as it drops below the horizon Friday evening. (Photo by Rebecca Maurer) After stepping onto the porch of her home in Vermontville, Jaime Curth captures two suspended drips from an overhanging icicle. In the background is Independent Bank on Main Street. Along with drawing out people to shovel sidewalks and driveways and enticing children to build snowmen, the five inches of snow that began falling Thursday night and into early Friday morning brought out photographers and cameras. A coating of hoarfrost in some places Saturday morning lured the shutterbugs again, if only for a few minutes, since the thermometer nearly reached zero degrees. Most area schools were closed Friday. After snow on backroads turned into ice Sunday, a couple of schools were closed Monday. Temperatures Monday reached 45 degrees, and rain turned to freezing rain and sleet that evening. The resulting thin layer of ice again closed some schools Tuesday. Snow is in the forecast for the rest of this week, providing the perfect backdrop for the 2013 Gun Lake Winterfest. In the meantime, here are some photos to show the beauty of winter. �Page 4 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Prairie frosting Did you see the spotty dusting left by Jack Frost Saturday morning? He seemed to have a thing for prairies, since the area around the fairgrounds (Bull’s Prairie) and by Thornapple Kellogg High School (Scales Prairie) were covered in white, but not so the places in between. This close-up of Frost’s geometric feats was taken near the high school in Middleville. James Maczko from the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said it is technically called hoarfrost, which occurs when dew freezes onto an object. “This typically occurs on cold, clear nights when we lose a lot of heat from all surfaces in a process called radiational cooling. So the surfaces that the dew froze on would be well below freezing.” Friday’s daytime high in Hastings was 35, and temperatures dipped down to 1 Do you Arming school personnel is not the answer degree Fahrenheit Saturday morning. Maczko said he saw the same phenomenon while driving to Lansing Saturday morning. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. know? Ready to roll Do you recognize anyone is this photo or know why it was taken. Do you know where the picture was taken? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of Monk Watson brought back memories for some readers. Andrew Johnson said Watson, a magician, Have you was a friend of his grandfather, Aben Johnson, who founded Hastings Manufacturing Company. The younger Johnson said Watson worked several events for the company. Those special events are fondly recalled by Don Kirkendall, whose dad, Guy, worked at the factory. Don especially remembered Watson entertaining during an open house showing the new addition on the north end of the plant in the late 1940s or early 1950s. He said a magic show for workers and their families “was just the sort of thing” Aben Johnson would do. Hastings wasn’t alone in this special treatment. Laura Elliott, whose father, Bob McNally, owned Battle Creek Motor Parts years ago, said Watson, who had become a friend of her dad’s later in life, entertained at McNally’s company Christmas parties in the 1970s. Watson (1894-1981) was born in Jackson and grew up in Colon, now the Magic Capital of the World, and entertained with such greats as Jack Benny and Bob Hope, according to the Colon museum’s website (http:/colonmueum.com/monk-watson/). The museum website also said Watson played “every good-sized garage in the country with the Casite Corporation.” Andrew Johnson, referencing last week’s photo, said he didn’t know what Watson was doing or where the photo was taken, but suggested of the magician, “He probably had something up his sleeves.” met? Few people are as lucky as Dennis Redman who, more than 30 years after graduating from Hastings High School, has put on only 10 pounds since those glory days. Redman’s secret may be that he’s never really left high school. As an assistant coach for the Saxon wrestling team on which he once competed, Redman, 50, is back on the wrestling mat most every day during the season, counseling, coaching and still competing, though he concedes that, over the past 15 years of his tenure, “I get slower and they get faster.” Redman still does move fast, juggling his wrestling interests with his full-time position as a tool and die maker at Pinnacle Tool and Die in Grand Rapids and home life with his high school sweetheart, Tammy, and their children Scott, 28, Jeremy, 24, and Nikki, 18. “It doesn’t go away,” Redman says of his love for wrestling, a sport he never really liked until, as a sophomore, he took it up because “I just wanted to beat my brother Kenny.” Redman was in 4-H as a kid, helped his children get started, has been a leader for Welcome Corners for many years and currently serves on the fair board. Being part of 4-H, he said, is a “life-changing experience.” Taking children to the county fair launched an entirely new coaching venue — for his own family and for others whom he and Tammy encourage through their 4-H club. For the contributions he’s made — to his family and to young people through wrestling and as part of 4-H — Dennis Redman is truly a “Barry County Bright Light.” because he’s an honest individual. Greatest memory: Wrestling in the state finals. I was winning 8-0 in the third period, then lost, 8-9. My proudest accomplishment: Being married for 30 years. What I like most about home: Just being there with my wife and kids. Favorite movie: “Platoon” The book I’d recommend: I don’t read. Farthest I’ve been from home: A workrelated trip to Germany and the Czech Republic. Favorite music: Classic rock. Favorite group: REO Speedwagon. Qualities of a good wrestler: Mean, hardworking and lucky. Secret to success in life: Not wanting to lose. It makes you work hard. Favorite wrestling move: The headlock and the cow catcher. When you wrestle Hastings, you know one of them’s gonna happen. Best thing about Barry County: The Barry County Fair. It’s been a big part of my life for 20 years. Greatest wrestler ever: Roger Kish from Lapeer. He lost a match as a freshman and that was the last one. Favorite pro wrestler: Don’t have one. Why I like pro wrestling: I don’t. Don’t watch it, don’t care for it. It ain’t real. What I admire most in others: Honesty and integrity. Person I admire the most: My dad, Each week, The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Dennis Redman It seems that the increasing gun violence in this country and the recent school shootings are pulling us apart — by fueling emotions that make it difficult to find the best solutions. In Saturday’s Reminder, we published a story about how Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce discovered a loophole in the law and a strategy that would allow guns in schools, which, as weapons-free zones, under the law, remain a last vestige of safety for our most precious resources, our children. “I have been looking at different avenues for school safety for a while,” Pierce was quoted as saying. “The shooting at Sandy Hook School [in Connecticut] was the final straw.” Pierce’s deep concern is commendable. But then he took it a step further. “I found that, with a weapons-free zone in place, there had to be a way to get around that,” Pierce continued. “The way to do that would be you swear them [teachers and staff] in as reserve officers.” Supporting Pierce’s stance, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said the idea was a way around requirements to keep guns out of our schools. “Schools can set whatever policy they want,” said Leaf in the Reminder article. “When you are a posse, auxiliary or reserve member, you get what is called an exemption status. That means you can carry a concealed weapon in all areas that law enforcement can carry. In a way, you are working with law enforcement.” But communities should question whether the gun-training academies that Pierce and Leaf are sponsoring — and which some area school personnel are attending — help to make our schools safer or more dangerous. According to FBI reports, gun sales are on the increase, prompting a record 16.4 million instant criminal background checks for potential owners, up 14.2 percent from 2010. While some buyers have been denied, others have purchased numerous guns under the fear that gun legislation could limit their ability to buy additional arms in the future. The gun discussion has become a crevice between people that seemingly gets deeper with every news report since December’s horrific massacre in Newtown, Conn., that killed 20 children and eight adults, including the shooter. Some argue that if more people carried weapons, criminals would be less likely to commit crimes. But who’s really dying from gun violence in this country? A national report released by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health states that more than 31,000 people die from gunshot wounds in the United States each year. The report concluded that victims are disproportionately young, making gun violence the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. with an estimated 337,960 non-fatal crimes committed with guns and 73,505 persons treated in hospital emergency departments. The information concluded that the United States had statistics unusually high for a nation of such wealth. The firearms homicide rate was 20 times greater than in other high-income countries. The report concluded that our nation’s less restrictive gun laws played a role in why violent crimes in the U.S. were so much more lethal than in countries of similar income levels. It’s hard for me to believe that the 31,000 people who died in this country last year were all criminals — or were shot by the good guys. How many more people will die because more people carry weapons? Health experts, though, maintain that other issues add to the increasing violence we are experiencing across the country. They believe that violent movies and video games and lack of access to mental health care are contributing to the problems we’re experiencing. According to officials, the Newtown shooter was a video gamer and suffered from mental illness. Looking back at major school shootings since the 1980s, mental illness has been a factor in every incident. Our students face other types of crimes every day that far outweigh gun violence. According to a recent report, young people age 12 to 19 experience the highest rates of rape and sexual assault. Teenagers age 18 to 19 experience the highest rate of stalking. Plus, one in three adolescent girls in the U.S. is a victim of physical and emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. When it comes to violence against our young people, we have many serious threats that rise to or even surpass the harm from gun violence. Yet, officials like Pierce and Leaf would rather focus on guns and turning our schools into armed camps. Circumventing the state’s rules on weapons in places like schools could cause even more disasters in the future. The Delton gun training academy offered by Pierce and Leaf to train volunteer reserve officers should make parents and community leaders nervous. As part of our military training in the Air National Guard, we learned of the seriousness of using a gun against another person. I will always remember the emotion in my sergeant’s voice when he warned us of the human reaction following the decision to use a weapon. The sergeant told us that when you pull the trigger, the adrenaline running through the body makes it difficult to shoot, but once the trigger is pulled, you may find it difficult to stop. That’s why we should equip only trained professionals — like police officers and military personnel, not school staff and volunteers — with our expectations that they stop a violent killer. If school staff and volunteers are armed and if authorities are called to the school, how do they know who the good guys are? In the heat of the moment, an armed officer easily could mistakenly shoot a volunteer or even an armed student rather than the intruder. These are serious issues that need to be part of the larger discussion before we deputize a bunch of volunteers. After the Newtown shootings, I wrote in my column that officials were looking for explanations to these horrific crimes. Stiffer gun-control legislation is not the only issue here because mental health plays a significant role in the stats as well. James Peterson, a professor at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, said on a CBS News report that the nation’s discussion about gun control also must include a discussion on mental health. “I do think we have to talk about the culture of violence and mental health,” said Peterson, “and resourcing mental health in a way that destigmatizes it as we educate young people, especially, about the violence guns can produce and mental health issues that surround some of these horrific incidents.” Rather than raising emotions in our schools by training volunteers to intercede in a violent act, why don’t we look for volunteers with the right skills to work with troubled students and avoid these incidents in the first place? From all the reports of mass gun violence, these perpetrators had been calling out for help – we just were not listening or giving them the support they so desperately need. “Sheriff Leaf and Victor Pierce really like the idea and think it is really cool that our school has a couple people in training,” said Delton Superintendent Paul Blacken, who went on to say that, “We support any of our employees who want to be in the training.” Yet, school districts that allow school personnel to carry weapons will also assume the responsibility and liability that comes with it. Blacken laid the blame for the recent dispute over training and arming teachers and staff members on televised reports by Channel 3 News, which, in his mind, took some liberties with comments from Sheriff Leaf and Chief Pierce over the training program. Blacken should have anticipated the controversy for the district when officers came to the school with the proposal. We’ve learned from years of experience that putting procedures in place for a tornado or fire prepares schools and communities for crisis situations. Based on recent school shootings, arming teachers and staff with information on how to deal with intruders makes sense. Arming teachers and staff with guns goes too far. Former President John F. Kennedy said “one person can make a difference, and every person must try.” What if each of us really tried? What if each of us spontaneously decided that, one by one, we really can be the better world we wish for? It will start when communities focus on the sick and needy – by offering them the help they need. Only then will it create a better world for all of us. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 5 Nation needs to protect its young people IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Tobacco laws not understood To the editor: I was told a small cigar and pope tobacco retailer was visited by two individuals who said they were from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. According to the story, the employee was told that, in addition to the tobacco retailer’s licenses, the law also requires another license to mix tobacco varietals into smoking mixtures, the latter license coasting thousands of dollars. The two individuals, after the employee called the local police and the owner in an effort to confirm their authority, then confiscated all the tobacco that had been mixed on the premises. I am glad that it was not me who worked there; I would have assumed that I was dealing with tobacco thieves, and if they had been ATF agents, it would have been Branch Davidian Waco all over again. The story was told to me when I purchased my usual Burley and Bright pipe tobacco, previously mixed, but the last time in two separate plastic bags, with instructions to mix it at home. Inasmuch as I smoke pipe tobacco and do not sell it, to the best of the retailer’s employee’s belief, it is legal to mix tobacco varietals if one is not a distributor or seller of tobacco. Another story, again, hearsay: A Battle Creek FM radio station talk-show host read an article written by a legal scholar which notes that in the Obamacare law, there is a specific provision that (according to the scholar) prohibits the taking of the property of, or the imprisonment of, individuals who do not pay the Obamacare tax. If the hearsay is true, the tax is being collected by unchallenged intimidation only, and there is no legal way, at present, to collect it, unless the state, and not the federal government, provides the extortion. Frederick G. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. 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Similarly, between 2010 and this year, those stating that they are allowed to drink without their parents present or to attend alcohol-included parties rose from 21 to 29 percent and from 36 to 47 percent, respectively. Finally, those teens reporting that they are permitted to host parties with alcohol increased slightly over prior years to 15 percent. Given the known — and harmful — effects of alcohol on evolving teen brains and the link between early alcohol use and lifelong problems, this trend represents a significant concern to prevention specialists and educators. Maybe even more alarming is the percentage of teens who admit to driving after drinking (15 percent) or using marijuana (16 percent). Hence the urgency. Fortunately, not all the news is bad. A combination of policy, parents and peers holds some hope. Policy: An increasing number of states are enacting — and enforcing — social host lia- bility laws, holding adults accountable if they provide alcohol to minors or allow alcoholincluded parties to take place in their homes. Parents: Mom and Dad remain the most powerful forces in their teen’s decision-making. Conversations about safe driving and saying ‘no’ to alcohol can start with them. Peers: Friends hold a lot of power, too. Eighty-seven percent of surveyed teens will ask a peer under the influence of alcohol to refrain from driving … and 92 percent of those peers would agree. And other help is on the way. A new media campaign from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Talk. They Hear You, highlights the power and responsibility of parents when it comes to youth alcohol use. Let’s make a resolution in our courts, our homes and our cars to address the scourge of youth substance use and the deaths and injuries from car crashes that often result. That is the fierce urgency of now. Stephen Gray Wallace, senior policy advisor at SADD Increased funding for tobacco prevention and cessation is priority To the editor: Everyone knows that tobacco is bad for you. Michigan takes in over than $1.6 billion (2005 estimates) in revenue from tobacco taxes and the Tobacco Settlement each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends $121 million be spent on tobacco prevention and cessation in Michigan, which is $12 per person. For 2013, total funding for Michigan tobacco control programs is $5.2 million, which is less than 50 cents per person and only 4.3 percent of the amount recommended by the CDC. Sadly, the American Lung Assocation’s State of Tobacco Control 2013 Report gives Michigan an ‘F’ in tobacco prevention and an ‘F’ in tobacco cessation efforts. Tobacco is the most significant hazard to health. Tobacco kills 50 percent of its users, and is the only consumer product that kills when used as intended by its manufacturers. Tobacco addiction is concentrated among the less advantaged. Smoking has become a stigmatized behavior that affects primarily those with less – less money, less education and less access to tobacco prevention and cessation resources. More than 85 percent of current smokers got hooked as teens. But the good news is that 70 percent of current smokers claim they would like to get un-hooked. In terms of health benefits, it is never too late to quit. Those who quit between ages 25 and 34 years live 10 years longer, and even those who quit between ages 55 and 64 gain four years. Tobacco prevention and cessation programs save lives. Prevent two teens from starting, and you will save one life. Help two smokers to stop, and you have saved one life. We must stimulate and support attempts to quit over and over again, because quitting is not easy. State leaders recognize that tobacco kills. “Avoid all tobacco use and exposure” is one pillar of the Michigan Health and Wellness four by four plan, the state initiative to create a healthy Michigan. State leaders must empower all citizens to take personal responsibility to avoid tobacco use and exposure. State leaders must make it a top priority to increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation in Michigan, to spend more than the current 50 cents per person to prevent youths from initiating tobacco and help current tobacco users quit. We are killing people by not doing so. Robert Schirmer, MD Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Thursday, Feb. 14 — Movie Memories prepares for the Oscars with “Sahara,” starring Humphrey Bogart, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 — preschool story time enjoys the stories of Donald Crews, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; house concert featuring David Youngman, 7 to 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18 — computer class provides an introduction to computers, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 — toddler story time enjoys stories of being “on the farm,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Fracking News Our Precious Water Living in Michigan we have always been surrounded by plenty of beautiful fresh water. It is the basic need of all living things. Do we take it for granted? MLAWD recently received the fracking summaries of 4 horizontal-hydraulically fracked natural gas wells in the Roscommon, MI area of Kalkaska County. These are State Excelsior wells 1-13HDI, 1-25HD1, 225HD1, and 3-25HD1. They were fracked between 10/25/11 and 10/30/12. They are Encana Oil & Gas Inc. wells. They averaged 12 million gallons of fresh water use for each frack, with the largest one being 21.11 million gallons. The water used at the State Excelsior wells is now poisoned & contaminated beyond where any living thing can use it and it had to be permanently disposed of down a Class 2 injection well. On June 21, 2012 the Pulitzer Prize winning ProPublica reported on our national deep injection well program. They state, “A ProPublica review of well records, case histories and government summaries of more than 220,000 well inspections found that structural failures inside injec- Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Vol. 6 tion wells are routine. From late 2007 to late 2010, one well integrity violation was issued for every six deep injection wells examined – more than 17,000 violations nationally. More than 7,000 wells showed signs that their walls were leaking. Records also show wells are frequently operated in violation of safety regulations and under conditions that greatly increase the risk of fluid leakage and threat of water contamination”. The Class 2 wells are only tested once every five years. Stefan Finsterle, a leading hydrogeologist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory states the following: “There is no certainty at all in any of this, and whoever tells you the opposite is not telling the truth”. Yes, we all need energy, but, what are the future generations going to think about this one when they seek a clean glass of water? How many deep gas wells are coming to Barry County and where will they dump the waste? Go to your township board and tell them you don’t want the waste wells in your township. Join with us to protect our public lands and waters from the risk of this process. Your donations are now tax deductible. MLAWD P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: www.milawdefense.org 77576259 59 percent 41 percent For this week: Happy Valentine’s Day. More than $13 billion is spent each Valentine’s Day, much of it for the 196 million roses that 73 percent of male gift givers present to women, 53 percent of whom report they’d end their relationship if they didn’t get something on Valentine’s Day (according to statisticbrain.com). How was yours? Is the holiday overrated or underrated? To the editor: The alcohol- fueled alleged serial rape of a 16-year-old Ohio girl by two of her similarly impaired classmates — not to mention the drunken videotaped commentary of others — points yet again to the imperative that adult America renews its commitment to address as a true national community those issues that most threaten the health, safety and forward development of youths. It is a priority that carries with it, in Dr. Martin Luther King’s words, the fierce urgency of now. Indeed, is there a task more pressing than protecting the generation that will follow us as custodians of the future? Probably not. Among the key threats facing our kids are ones often overlooked, underplayed or enabled by adults: alcohol use and its many negative ramifications, including impaired driving. Over the past decade, our government has laid out a blueprint for reducing “demand” among adolescents and children, beginning with the National Academies report, “Reducing Underage Drinking — A Collective Responsibility.” As the title suggests, it is imperative that all members of adult America make it their business to join the legions of agencies, organizations, schools and families in combating underage drinking and the driving that often follows. But new research reveals we have a long way to go. According to a recently released study of teens by Students Against Destructive Decisions and Liberty Mutual Insurance, the number of 16- and 17-year-olds reporting that their parents allow them to drink at home, host alcohol-included parties and drink at parties away from home is on the rise. For example, 37 percent of the teens revealed that their parents allow them to drink with them, up 10 percent from 2010. Some believe that de-mystifying alcohol use by allowing kids to drink at home will make it less likely their teens will drink elsewhere. But other research tells a different story. According to a 2005 SADD Teens Today study, among high school teens, those who tend to avoid alcohol are more than twice as likely as those who repeatedly use alcohol to say their parents never let them drink at home (84 percent vs. 40 percent). Also revealed in that study was that more than half (57 percent) of high school teens who report their parents allow them to drink at home, even once in a while, say they drink with their friends, compared to just 14 percent of teens who say their parents don’t let them drink at �Page 6 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77576072 Worship Together Area Obituaries ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Feb. 17 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 17 - Gracegram Deadline; High School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Feb. 18 Adventurer Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 - Shepherd’s Committee Meeting 7 p.m.; Church Council Meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 20 Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Lenten Supper 6 p.m.; Lenten Vespers 7 p.m. Feb. 21 - Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Middle Youth Group 5 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Feb. 23 - Vision Team Meeting 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Charlie D. Cook HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Carolyn Gene (Shellington) Robinson Peggy Sue Kaufman 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Carolyn Gene (Shellington) Robinson, age 86, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2013, at her home. She was born February 8, 1927, in Danby Township, Ionia County, the daughter of Emmett E. and Mary Caroline (Bouck) Shellington. Carolyn attended Ryan Elementary School, and Hastings High School, graduating in 1944. She went on to attend college at Marion College, Indiana, Barry County Normal and Western Michigan University. Carolyn was an elementary school teacher. In high school, Carolyn worked at the Ben Franklin Store in Hastings. She married Grant Robinson on June 14, 1947. Carolyn and Grant celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past June. Carolyn was a manager, with husband Grant, of the Barry County Farm, now called Thornapple Manor. She also taught school at various Barry County rural schools, which included: Wood School, Checkered School, Hendershott School and Fuller Street School in Nashville. Carolyn made the decision to stay at home to raise her children and help manage their 200 acre dairy farm. She was a member of the Hastings Wesleyan Church, joining in 1947. Carolyn served as a Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, treasurer and youth leader. She was president of the Women’s Missionary Society. Carolyn volunteered at Charlton Park in the late 70s. She enjoyed collecting and reselling antiques and collectables that she found at auctions, reading, traveling with husband Grant in their trailer, canning and quilting. Carolyn’s greatest joy were her grandchildren, especially during the holidays. Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Grant on October 29, 2012; parents Emmett and Mary Shellington; in-laws, Earl and Esther Robinson; brothers, Howard, William, Robert (Pat) Shellington, Wallace Shellington; sisters, Ruth (Willard) Kidder and Dorothy (Jerry) Barker. Carolyn is survived by her children, Lynden and Patty Robinson, Gordon and Merry Robinson, Ron and Patti Robinson, and Lois and Randy Frantz; grandchildren, Sadie, Cale, Kelley and Julia Robinson, Casey (Mitch) Edmondson, Sarah and Nicole Frantz, Nick and Christopher Kreiser, Alison (Mike) Stephens, Nacole (Nicholas) Gross; great-grandsons, Noah and Logan; sisters, Frances Shellington and Kathleen (Smith) Sherman; brother-in-law, Wayne Robinson; sister-in-law, Verna Shellington; many nieces and nephews; dear friend Midge Kidder and loving caregivers for both Carolyn and Grant, Sarah, Darlene, Elizabeth, Debi, and Becky. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI 49058 or Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral services will be held, Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Reverend Mary Soderholm, officiating. Interment at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message to the family. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 TRUFANT, MI - Charlie D. Cook, age 80, of Trufant, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at his home. He was born on November 23, 1932 in Barry County, the son of Dale and Flora (Moore) Cook. On February 6, 1955, Charlie was married to the former Jean Marie Count and she survives in addition to his children, Susan and Warren Steele of Hastings, Cynthia and Richard Knoop of Ionia, Brenda and Kenneth Steele of Lake Odessa, Laureen Cook of Ionia, Darvin and Angie Cook of Vestaburg and Linden and Kim Cook of Blanchard plus 19 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one sister, Rose M. Rine of Hastings. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Pearl Frederickson and Mary Colburn; two brothers, William Cook and Kendall Cook; two nephews, Lancy Frederickson and Steven Colburn; a great grandson, Austin Endres; two brothers-inlaw, Richard Count and Lyle Count; and his mother and father-in-law, Merle and Agnes Count. Formerly of Freeport and Hastings, Mr. Cook has been a longtime resident of the Trufant area. He retired from livestock and crop farming. After retirement, his hobby was restoring Allis Chalmers tractors, which he thoroughly enjoyed doing. In addition, he was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. A memorial service was held on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Settlement Lutheran Church, Gowen. In keeping with Mr. Cook’s wishes, cremation took place following the visitation held at the Simpson Family Funeral Home in Sheridan. For those desiring to do so, the family has suggested memorial considerations can be made to either Spectrum Health Hospice or to the University of Michigan Cancer Center. The Simpson Family Funeral Home was honored to serve the Cook family with care and compassion. To leave an online message of condolence, please go to www.simpsonfamilyfuneralhomes.com HASTINGS, MI - Peggy Sue Kaufman, age 54, of Hastings passed away on February 11, 2013 at Thornapple Manor. She was born on March 2, 1958 and was the daughter of Albert and Catherine Kaufman. She attended Delton and Hastings schools. Peggy brought joy and happiness to everyone at Thornapple Manor for the last 14 years. She loved stuffed animals, butterflies, jewelry, feeding the birds, going to the park, all holidays, sunny days, and spending time with her brother Allen. But most especially she loved doing artwork, she was a prolific artist and shared her artwork with everyone she knew and she always signed her artwork: Love, Peggy. Peggy was proceeded in death by her father, Albert Kaufman; mother, Catherine (Katie) Palmer Kaufman Cogswell; stepfather, Morris Cogswell and brother, Steven Kaufman. She is survived by her brothers, Allen Kaufman, Martin Kaufman and sisters Cathy Ryan and Mary Hubbell. The family would like to thank everyone at Thornapple Manor for their loving care and for making such a nice home for Peggy. She was truly loved. A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, with services directly following at noon. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Florentine Odetta Hall Maria N. Colon LAKE ODESSA, MI - Maria N. Colon, age 94, of Lake Odessa went to be with her Lord February 11, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her sons, Jenaro Colon Jr., Willie Colon, Efrain (Jo) Colon all of Lake Odessa and her daughter, Gladys (Armando) Vasquez of Streamwood, IL; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jenaro C. Colon; seven brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013, 11 a.m., at the Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849, with Minister Armando Vasquez and Pastor Fred Labb Officiating. Interment to follow at Lakeside Cemetery Lake Odessa. HASTINGS, MI - Florentine Odetta Hull, age 91, of Hastings died on February 7, 2013. Odetta was born October 15, 1921 in Barry County, the daughter of Edgar and Ruby (Waters) Fifield. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. She worked at Royal Coach, Hastings Manufacturing, and retired from the E.W. Bliss in 1981. She married Charles Wallace September 6, 1941, and he preceded her in death in November of 1953. In 1964 she married Russell Jack Hull, he preceded her in death in September of 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marjorie and Phyllis; brother, Edgar Jr. and son David Charles Wallace. Odetta was a member of Irving Grange, had been a 4-H leader, and had been a member of Burnam Brook. She is survived by her family, sister, Dora Tyndal; a daughter, Sandra (Virgil) Sharp; a daughter-in-law, Lois Wallace; stepchildren, Gwen (Gordon) Klahn, Wallace (Nadine) Hull, Michael (MaryAnn) Hull; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Odetta’s family received friends Sunday, February 10, at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where a funeral service was conducted Monday, February 11, 2013, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial took place in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to view Odetta’s online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 7 Wilda Elizabeth Curtis Todd State News Roundup DNR enacts netting regulation changes HASTINGS, MI - John E. (Jack) Burgtorf, age 79, of Hasting, passed away February 8, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born August 31, 1933 in Cheboygan, the son of August and Francella (Rands) Burgtorf. Jack attended school in Belding, graduating in 1952. Over the years Jack was employed by Royal Coach, EW Bliss, in the foundry and Hastings Aluminum Products. He married Charlene Rutterbush in 1964. Charlene passed away in 1975. He then married Janet Burns in 1977. Jack enjoyed working on cars and attending all types of races throughout the years. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Francella Burgtorf; sisters, Emma Goodell of Saranac, Aletha Miller of Belding; brothers, Robert Burgtorf of Flint, Tom Burgtorf of California and Richard Burgtorf of Belding. Jack is survived by his wife, Janet of Hastings; stepdaughter, Lois (Bill) Barber of Middleville; grandchildren, Monique (Chris) Eckert of Grand Rapids and Coreen (Jason) Edick of Charlotte; three great-grandchildren, Peyton and Kendra Edick, Anthony Eckert; brothrers, William Burgtorf of Ionia, George (Evelyn) Burgtorf of Saranac and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Amy Young officiated the service. Burial took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Wilda Elizabeth Curtis Todd (84) went to be with her Lord at Thornapple Manor on February 10, 2013 surrounded by her family. Wilda “Woody” was born September 8, 1928 in Hastings, the daughter of Dolly Hazel Kester and William Herbert Curtis. Wilda was one of ten daughters and eight sons born of this union. Three sisters survive her: Virginia, Joyce, and Betty; and brother, Henry; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Wilda married Arley Todd Jr. April 4, 1947 in Hastings. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Arley; her children, Michael (Kathie) Todd of Willis, TX, Brenda (Bill) Miller, Vanessa (Norm) Nash, Joel (Monica) Todd, Jolene (Jim) Sherman of Hastings, Andy Todd of Freeport, Amy (Ted) Roth of Lake Odessa; 31 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren. Wilda was a stay at home mom and loved being a mother and grandmother. She was a great cook and baker and enjoyed both. Along the way she taught the girls and boys how to do both. She enjoyed her flower beds and embroidery/needle work and ceramics. She and Arley traveled with their camper; often joined by many of the family in their campers. She also traveled with him as he worked on mission trips building churches. She was a member of the Hastings Baptist Church. In carrying out her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service has been held by her family. Interment of ashes will be made in Fuller Cemetery, Barry County. Instead of flowers, you may make donations to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory or condolences for Wilda’s family at www.lauerfh.com. The Department of Natural Resources Feb. 8 announced new fishing opportunities for dip-net anglers. The dip-net season has been modified and will now open statewide March 20, as opposed to its previous date of April 1. Additionally, dip-net and hand-net seasons are no longer differentiated by peninsula and have been consolidated into a single season. To increase netting opportunities, goldfish and gizzard shad have been added to the list of species allowed for harvest with dip and hand nets. These fishing opportunities are directly related to a modification of a section of Michigan statute. Information about this new regulation will not be printed in the 2013 Michigan Fishing Guide available March 1, but will be available online at www.michigan.gov/fishing. Pewamo dairy farmer honored for efforts monitoring EHD A 33-year-old dairy farmer who helped gather and disseminate data on last summer’s epizootic hemorrhagic disease die-off in Clinton and Ionia counties was honored by the Department of Natural Resources with a Partners in Conservation Award Feb. 7 at the regular monthly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Lansing. After finding a number of dead deer on and around his Pewamo dairy operation, John Carter volunteered to help the DNR by collecting information on dead deer from other landowners and hunters in the area. Using the same data sheets the DNR uses, Carter took phone calls at his home, kept count of cases of deer mortality and explained the disease to callers. Carter also circulated his home phone number among members of his Quality Deer Management chapter (Maple River Deer Cooperative), published it in the local newspaper, and made an appearance on a local television station to inform the public about the disease outbreak. Carter, who effectively became the eyes and ears of the DNR in the area, spoke to more than 200 individuals and recorded more than 1,000 dead deer. His efforts resulted in better data collection by the DNR and better understanding of the situation among hunters. DNR Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason said Carter’s efforts increased DNR credibility among hunters and landowners in the area. Carter and his wife, Kelly, spent countless hours fielding phone calls on EHD and weekly relayed information to the DNR. “I was just trying to help out,” said Carter, an avid sportsman. “I didn’t expect get an award or anything. I am surprised and honored.” Partners in Conservation Awards are made to individuals and organizations that have been nominated by DNR staffers for exemplary service to state conservation efforts. To learn more about EHD and other wildlife diseases, visit www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases. Knitters needed: ‘Yarn Bomb’ project planned for state museum A popular form of street art is coming to Lansing Friday, May 31, when the Michigan Historical Museum will be the site of a “yarn bombing.” The museum is seeking knitting and crocheting enthusiasts from around the state to participate in the project, starting with a series of stitch labs each month at the muse- VFW Post 8260 - Nashville 517-852-9260 If you see this sad jailbird on 2-16-13 wish JENNY JON a Happy 30th 77576185 Gerald Wayne Jerry Johnson TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 23rd Registration & Cash Games, start at 2:00 pm Tournament starts at 4:00 pm – $50 buy in Love ya ... Dad & Kathy, Grandpa & Grandma, Steve, Sue, Dionna, Brad and Family 06804835 Staff at the Senior Medicare Patrol, a service of the Barry County Commission on Aging, is warning the public of a new tax scam preying on seniors who divulge their bank account numbers to telemarketers promising government benefits. According to Kathy Courtney of the COA, the Michigan Treasury Department has alerted agencies to the scam which, in one instance, promised a party $8,000 in benefits in return for the personal bank information. “No one is getting $8,000,” says Courtney. “Once you give away your bank account information, you are likely to become the victim of financial fraud or identity theft.” Courtney points out that the scams are common and often come dressed in different garb each year. “Last year, there was the Obama utility scam where thousands of people were defrauded by giving out their account numbers, thinking their utility bills would be paid,” says Courtney. “This year, it’s telemarketing with a tax spin.” Medicare fraud calls are also in the mix. Courtney reports that telemarketers are calling seniors about a new “Preferred Provider Card” that they say works with Medicare. They ask for bank account information and promise to send gift catalogs. Seniors are lured into giving away information because the callers have identifying information, like bank routing numbers, and seem legitimate. Seven people have filed reports with the Senior Medicare Patrol. “The scams change, but the warnings stay the same: Do not give your personal information to telemarketers, ever,” warns Courtney. “Government agencies do not call people and ask for account information. Hang up the phone.” Suspicious calls or emails should be reported to the Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-803-7174. LOST FEMALE DOG ~ GINGER ~ BLACK LAB / GREYHOUND MIX 3 YRS OLD – APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! • • • • • PLEASE CONTACT HER FAMILY AT: Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning 269-953-0096 269-953-0169 269-953-2770 77576255 SHE HAD ON A PINK COLLAR WITH TAGS ~ SHE IS MICRO CHIPPED, ALL INFO IS CURRENT Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI www.discoveryfinancial.com ALL ABOARD! Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC 77576246 The Big 3 ft. Larnelle, Sandi Patty & Dino: March 1 Transportation, dinner, and ticket! $105.00 Georgia- Savannah, Atlanta, and more! April 15-25 “Wicked” at Miller Auditorium – April 27 Transportation, lunch, and ticket! $130.00 Register Now for the Fall 3-5 Year Olds Eastern Mountains & the Outer Banks: May 6-13 Looking for an educationally sound, caring, Christian preschool? Call or email for more information or a complete brochure! OPEN 517.647.2050 or 855.219.0085 hartzlertours@gmail.com Complete tour information can be found at: www. hartzlertours.com Don’t delay, tours are filling fast, inquire today! 06804634 HASTINGS, MI - Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Johnson, age 63, of Hastings, passed away February 12, 2013 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on June 1, 1949 in Hastings, the son of Bernard Johnson and Mabel (Moe/Johnson) Kruger. Jerry attended Lakewood High School. He spent most of his life in construction. Jerry has owned and operated Delton Pole since 1990. He married Sue Dies November 26, 1966 which ended in divorce, but they remain close friends. Jerry married the love of his life, Cindy Jean Wilson on April 3, 1982. They celebrated 31 years together which wasn't nearly enough. He was a member of Thornapple Valley Church. Jerry enjoyed beating his son at golf and riding his 4-wheeler. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest, Allyn, George and Kenneth Johnson; and sister, Margaret Moe. Jerry is survived by his wife and best friend, Cindy Jean Johnson of Hastings; son, Brandon (Morgan) Johnson of Hastings; daughters, Brenda Stacy of Hastings and Michelle Johnson of Hastings; grandchildren, Joshua Johnson, Christian Stacy, Chelsea and Faith Beede; brothers, Clarence (Sandra) Johnson of Florida and Larry (Martha) Johnson of Lake Odessa. Visitation will be held Friday, February 15, from 3 until 5 p.m. and again at 6 until 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A memorial service for Jerry will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI. Pastor Jeff Arnett will officiate the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. License #M79905 $$ REWARD $$ FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES COA warns of identity theft scams um, 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in downtown Lansing. Yarn bombing — also known as “guerilla knitting” or “grandma graffiti” — is a form of street art that incorporates knitted or crocheted shapes to cover objects in public spaces: poles, bus seats, benches, statues or monuments. Examples of projects from around the world can be found at www.yarnbombing.com. The stitch labs are designed to bring yarn enthusiasts together to create yarn pieces for the yarn bomb. The pieces will be installed at the museum May 31 in time for the June 1 “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town” event in Lansing. The stitch labs will be Saturdays, Feb. 23, March 23, April 27 and May 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the museum. Two children’s stitch labs will be held for youths interested in basic knitting, crocheting and weaving techniques. These kid-friendly events are scheduled for Saturdays, March 16 and April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the museum. Visitors can participate in the labs for a few minutes or a few hours. Knitting or crocheting enthusiasts who cannot make it to Lansing to participate can send their creations in the form of five-inchby-five-inch squares in any color to the museum to be included. They can be mailed by May 29 to the Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., PO Box 30740, Lansing, MI 48909. After the bombing is over, the yarn squares will be turned into colorful blankets and donated to a Michigan charity. The museum is seeking suggestions for Michigan charities for the blankets. Send suggestions to YarnBombtheMIMuseum@gmail.com by April 30. Museum officials will pick the top five suggestions, and then voting for the top charity will take place on the museum’s Facebook page May 1 to 18. For more information on the Michigan Historical Museum, go to www.michigan.gov/museum or call 517-3733559. 77576212 John E. (Jack) Burgtorf Come to our HOUSE • Thursday, Feb. 28th between 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (269) 945-5463, ext. 3008 or noahsarkschool.org �Page 8 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Happy Valentine’s Day. Tonight is the monthly meeting of the local historical society, devoted this time as a tribute to Pamela Swiler who has spent the last 17 years in the development and origination of the county genealogy society, which has accomplished much. The First Families Society within its ranks has led to more than 300 people across the nation finding their roots in Ionia County before 1880. Some of us have been surprised to learn that maybe for only a few years some of our ancestors lived briefly in this county but possibly found it too primitive for their tastes or livelihood. Establishment of the railroad in the late 1800s did much to bring a higher degree of development to the residents. Travel was no more limited to horse-drawn travel. Pam’s endeavors have reached far beyond the genealogy angle with her involvement in chamber of commerce, First Congregational Church and other groups. The meeting time is 7 p.m. in the Freight House. The Tri-River Museum Group meets Tuesday in Cedar Springs. The brochures for the group’s 20-plus museums have been distributed to each group and will be on hand in each of the 24 communities for summer use. They highlight each museum, its hours, contents, history and location. It is reservation time for members of retired school personnel of Ionia County, which will be meeting at Ionia Heartlands Thursday, Feb. 21 at noon. Coming in another week is the monthly exhibit at the Freight House, with the third annual “It’s Art.” The art can be almost any medium. The public is invited to bring in oil paintings, water colors, chalk drawings, architectural drawings, carvings and more. The artist need not be local nor ancient. With art instructions in schools for several decades, there must be a lot of art pieces hanging on the local walls. Bring it in for display. Dates are Feb. 23 and 24 with hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Items should be brought in on Thursday or Friday to be prepared for exhibit. Alethians and others from the congregation met in the sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church Tuesday for a presentation by the Rev. Karen Sorden, Andrea and John Gentner from their 10-day trip to Jamaica in December and early January. The mission they visited is staffed by Reverends Merlin and and Kay Pratt who served at the Dowling Country Chapel several years ago. Each of them pastors two rural churches. The churches are widely separated, making travel necessary over difficult “roads.” They use heavy duty vehicles to traverse the mountainous roads. Because of the timing, they were on hand to help with Christmas programs at two of the churches, getting youngsters into and out of costumes during a program Sunday morning. They even filled some of the roles. They took along the 65 dresses made in a sewing bee at Central in the fall. seven people toted along 27 pieces of luggage, including tools, to use in working on a house. Others from Pilgrim United Methodist Church in St. Johns went, too. Because coconut trees played such an important role in Jamaican life, Andrew baked a coconut cake for dessert following the program. The members voted to finalize July 12 as the date for their chicken barbecue with High’s of Indiana. Lakewood schools were closed on Feb. 8 due to , due to the snowfall that made rural travel difficult. Schools were again closed Monday because of icy gravel roads. James Gonyou was awarded a pin for donation of seven gallons of blood through the American Red Cross. The next blood drive in Lake Odessa will be Monday, Feb. 25. Members of the county genealogical society had the privilege Saturday of hearing Sam Pardee of Lansing relate stories from the Michigan militia before the Civil War. Included were accounts of two hangings when the militia was called into service to control the crowds. On one of those occasions, a band was used to entertain the crowds that had gathered. Other times included labor strikes. From the archives a book has been published giving the roster of all those men who served including birth and death dates, places of service and sometimes even names of their family members. A book written by Roger Rosentractor and Leroy Barnett, noted contemporary historians, is in the library of the ICGS. This book covers the military events including the War of 1812 up to the 1865 War of the Rebellion. In the summer of 1986, a steady stream of gravel trucks hauled their loads to Win City Foods to fill the perimeter of the four-foothigh walls meant to be the foundation wall for the Reed-Johnson Freezer Plant. The company had another name back then. Next came pouring of the floor over that immense structure. In January, the walls were raised, with each panel 36 feet high. This atop the fourfoot foundation gave us a 40-foot high gray building that shut out all sunsets for residents in the 1200 to 1300 block of Johnson Street. Now due to floor problems, the entire floor is being removed in sections and the 1986 gravel is being excavated and hauled to another part of the property. New sand and gravel is being hauled in every day become the foundation for the tons of frozen food stored there. Dykstra Excavating is hauling the fill. Lamar Construction is the contractor for the new work, which is to include an expansion of the existing freezer plant. EDWARD JONES Financial gift ideas for long-time valentines Love is in the air this week, as Valentine’s Day rolls around again. During the course of your life, you’ve probably sent your share of flowers and candy. But if your valentine is also your spouse — and, in particular, your long-time spouse — you may want to go beyond roses and chocolates this year to give a gift that can help lead to financial security. You can choose to make financial gifts in a number of ways, of course, and some of them could provide an immediate financial impact. But you may want to look even further down the road and consider what you can do for your spouse in the areas of insurance planning and estate considerations. For starters, do you have sufficient life insurance to help provide for your spouse and any children who may not yet be adults? Many people rely solely on their employers’ group insurance, which is often insufficient to adequately cover all the costs associated with maintaining their families’ lifestyles — not to mention future costs, such as paying for college. How much life insurance do you need? There’s no one right answer for everyone, so you may wish to consult with your financial advisor. Life insurance isn’t the only type of protection you need to consider — because you don’t have to die to lose your income. In fact, statistically speaking, you are more likely to become disabled during your working years than you are to die — which is why you need adequate disability income insurance. Your employer may provide disability coverage, but, as was the case with life insurance, it may not be sufficient. So you may also need to consider adding a private policy. While it’s important to maintain adequate life and disability insurance, it’s still not enough to ensure your spouse will be taken care of if he or she outlives you. You also need to ensure that your estate plans are in order. Toward that goal, you will need to work with your legal advisor to create the necessary legal documents, such as a will, a living trust, a durable power of attorney or whatever other arrangements may be appropriate for your situation. In generating your estate plan, you must consider many factors: the amount of assets you have, how you want them divided, when you would like them distributed, and so on. In any case, estate planning can be complex, so you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors before putting any strategy into place. Life insurance, disability income insurance and an estate plan don’t sound like particularly romantic gifts. And you can’t really just “give” them on Valentine’s Day because it will take some time to assemble the insurance coverage and estate planning arrangements you need. But if you haven’t fully worked on these key parts of your financial strategy yet, perhaps Valentine’s Day will be a good time to start — because once you’ve got all your protection needs and estate planning taken care of, you’re really giving your valentine some gifts that are designed to last a lifetime. Edward Jones, its employees and financial Two area women have been named by Gov. Rick Snyder to serve on the state’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. The task force evaluates and make recommendations regarding Michigan’s handling of child abuse cases. Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt will represent judges and attorneys for a two-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2014. Pratt has been an attorney for almost 25 years and a prosecutor for 20 years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! University and a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Lani Forbes of Freeport, executive director of Barry County United Way, will represent parents for a one-year term expiring Dec. 31. Forbes also is a medical lieutenant in the Freeport Fire Department. Previously, she worked with at-risk families as the community relations and development director for Building Blocks Inc., an inner-city child care center. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Newborn Babies February 14, 2013 Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION Ratio 44.12% 58.91% 47.38% 46.87% 44.75% 44.89% 54.46% 42.62% 47.48% 44.71% 48.11% 50.83% 50.51% 54.18% 46.69% 50.65% City of Hastings N/C Mult 1.1333 0.8488 1.0553 1.0668 1.1173 1.1138 0.9181 1.1732 1.0531 1.1183 1.0393 0.9837 0.9899 0.9228 1.0709 0.9872 Commercial Industrial Residential Timber/Cutover Developmental Ratio N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C Ratio 56.36% 50.79% 52.35% 51.51% 52.32% 48.63% 65.37% 52.14% 53.87% 50.31% 52.72% 51.30% 50.64% 49.34% 51.25% 48.91% Mult 0.8872 0.9844 0.9551 0.9707 0.9557 1.0282 0.7648 0.9590 0.9282 0.9938 0.9484 0.9747 0.9874 1.0134 0.9756 1.0223 Ratio 45.40% 53.63% 48.53% 50.32% 47.46% 53.51% 53.13% 50.54% 49.71% 51.82% 49.40% 56.29% 51.55% 47.97% 50.73% 52.04% Mult 1.1013 0.9323 1.0303 0.9936 1.0535 0.9344 0.9411 0.9893 1.0058 0.9649 1.0121 0.8883 0.9699 1.0423 0.9856 0.9608 Ratio 49.73% 49.58% 48.80% 46.16% 53.52% 51.03% 49.53% 50.65% 50.54% 52.91% 53.07% 49.04% 48.22% 49.59% 49.40% 49.99% Mult 1.0054 1.0085 1.0246 1.0832 0.9342 0.9798 1.0095 0.9872 0.9893 0.9450 0.9422 1.0196 1.0369 1.0083 1.0121 1.0002 Ratio N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 50.48% 0.9905 50.02% 0.9996 49.26% 1.0150 N/C Mult Mult N/C Personal Ratio 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% Mult 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 50.00% 1.0000 Pursuant to Section 211.34A of the Michigan General Property Tax Law, the following statement is published showing equalization ratios and multipliers necessary to compute individual state equalized valuation for real and personal property for 2013 assessments. Timothy O. Vandermark, Equalization Director Excell File 77576096 L4018s,22s 23s zzzRatio “We have an obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of our children, and I look forward to the thoughtful, innovative suggestions for improvement from these dedicated individuals,” Snyder said in a press release issued Feb. 12. The order reduces the task force from 34 to 18 members for greater efficiency and effectiveness. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/snyder. Social News Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Agricultural advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. County prosecutor, United Way director named to governor’s task force 77576240 Assessment Jurisdiction TOWNSHIP Assyria Baltimore Barry Carlton Castleton Hastings Hope Irving Johnstown Maple Grove Orangeville Prairieville Rutland Thornapple Woodland Yankee Springs STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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If you would like to wish Bob a happy birthday, cards may be sent to: 11138 S M-43 Highway, Delton, MI 49046. Liliana Jolie, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24, 2013 at 10:47 a.m. to Shiann Sailer of Charlotte. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Kyle Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29, 2013 at 2:27 a.m. to Stephannie Steams and Ken Taylor of Dowlng. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. ***** Makayla Joan, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29, 2013 at 10:52 p.m. to Angela Lester and James Jenkins of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. ***** Anthony David, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29, 2013 at 11:52 to Brad and Sadie Kovich of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Makenna Gail, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30, 2013 at 8:56 p.m. to William and Lori Wright of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** David Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 2013 at 6:03 p.m. to Matthew and Amanda Callaghan of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 9 Publisher recalled his early days in Hastings (part 3, final) Marshall Lannis Cook was born Aug. 12, 1858, the son of David R. and Martha Cook. He was a long-time publisher of the Hastings Banner, along with his younger brother William R. Cook. The following recollection “My Early Days in Hastings, Michigan,” was printed in the Banner in 1919. He was 61 at the time, but his life was far from over. He lived another 36 years, dying March 17, 1955. Marshall and many other members of the Cook family are buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. by M. L. Cook Recent fires have brought to my mind the old time Hastings methods of fighting that destructive element. If flames were discovered in one’s home, the alarm was given by the lusty voices of its discoverers. If access could be had to one of the churches, the bell was rung. Arrived at the endangered dwelling, a line was formed to the nearest cistern or well, from which water was pumped or drawn as rapidly as possible and the pails passed from hand to hand down the line, possibly up a ladder, to the men who tried to put the water where it would subdue the flames. The success of this method was more than you might credit, especially if the wind were not blowing. Shortly after we removed here, the village fathers decided that the growth of the town warranted a better means of fighting fires, and they committed the unpardonable extravagance of purchasing a “hand engine” as it was called, which some more ambitious town had discarded. If you could have seen it, and especially have witnessed the back-breaking labor of the 20 men, 10 on each side, who operated this venerable outfit, you would have quickly reached the conclusion that the town that part- ed with it at any price did a mighty good stroke of business. With the advent of this hand engine came the hose cart and the formation of a volunteer hose company. In the daytime, teams would draw the apparatus to the fire; in the night more or less willing hands would drag the heavy load. In the absence of the regular company, others volunteered or were called on to man the big hand engine. Sometimes in winter, after it had been pulled by hand to the vicinity of the burning building, it would be discovered that all the cisterns in the neighborhood were dry, so the engine was useless, since the suction pipe could not reach the water level of the open wells. On State Street, two big cisterns were made, to assure a water supply in case fire should invade the business district. The location of one of these cisterns is responsible for the big depression in the brick pavement in front of the Morrill-Lambie store. There were but two churches in Hastings in 1863, the Presbyterian and the Methodist. Soon after the [Civil] war there was established the third, the Episcopalian. It was a hard struggle to keep them going, for I doubt if their combined membership including members from the country was 150. The business element in Hastings, with a few shining exceptions, in those days seemed to be quite indifferent about the churches or their work. They did not oppose them but seemed to feel that their support was the other fellow’s job. Part of the funds for paying the preacher was derived from socials, — not your modern “suppers,” where you eat, pay and make a quick get-away. The church social of that time was held in someone’s home. There were light refreshments later in the evening; but you were expected to come with The Hotel Barry, pictured in this 1910 postcard, stood where Slocum Bunker, the city’s first resident, lived. The site at the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and State Street, is now (2013) occupied by Hastings City Hall. BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION CPA’s at Walker, Fluke & Sheldon spend years preparing for moments just like these. Don’t trust your taxes to just anyone. Providing tax, accounting and auditing services for over 36 years. 06804848 www.wfscpas.com 616.522.0792 the wife and children and visit, sing, and play such entrancing games as “snap and catch ‘em.” The elders as well as youngsters entered with great zeal and fervor into that and other games. This social was no “pay as you enter” proposition. Quite the contrary, a receptacle was put in a conspicuous place on the parlor table, and you were expected to drop a fiver, or if you were of the aristocracy, a “tener” of the shin plaster currency of that period — the five and ten being cents — not dollars, mind you. And who could or would forget the “donations” to the preacher? There was variety for you, in more ways than one. These social functions were always held at the preacher’s own home. We would say that was “rubbing it in” on the good man. But I doubt if in those days the annual donation visit was considered by the Dominie as anything less than one of the inscrutable methods of a kind Providence for maintaining orthodoxy in the world. Everything seemed to be coming the preacher’s way that night — stovewood; a quarter of a beef; bushels of potatoes, onions and apples; bags of flour; baskets of eggs; baked things; and some cash. Neither can I forget the donation supper, when the “kid” was not asked to wait for the second table, but had his plate filled over and over again with substantial food, and no limit except his capacity for the baked chicken served that night. Michigan was supposed to have prohibition during this period. But the law was so loosely drawn, and so technical, that a conviction under it was quite impossible. The proverbial Philadelphia lawyer must have been its author. Under it, drinking places flourished. A small stock of wet goods and a room to sell them in were the sole requirements to set one up in the liquor business. When Hastings was a town of less than 2,000, in the early [1870s], there were 27 places where liquors were vended here. In front of or in the rear of or underneath every grocery store in Hastings, there was a liquor saloon. I can remember the first grocery established here without a saloon. Where there were so many, competition made most of them ready to ignore all considerations except personal gain in the sale of their goods. Drunken young men as well as older men were so common when there was a crowd in town that the attention paid to them consisted in getting out of their way. Then came the day of “regulated” saloons. We at first, as I recall it, had 14 licensed saloons. But the “regulation” by license was a sorry failure. Then came a wave of popular sentiment against them for their utter defiance of all law. They were vigorously prosecuted and a few convicted and heavily fined. In return for this, the saloon crowd daubed the fronts of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches, also the homes of some of their prominent members, with great splotches of ink. All through its history in Hastings, the licensed saloon was an abomination. No wonder Barry County was among the first nine, after Van Buren, to wipe out the curse, and happy are we over the fact that today the Stars and Stripes wave over a saloon-less nation. With present day tolerance of opposing views, the politics of the late sixties and early seventies was a marked contrast. It hardly seems believable that men who ordinarily were on terms of amity, who would NOTICE TO BIDDERS “ … can I keep up with the tax law changes everybody’s talking about? I need a plan. And someone to help me make the right decision.” 269.945.9452 An early firefighting crew poses at the Civil War monument that once stood at the center of State Street and Broadway Avenue. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 9:00 A.M. Friday March 8, 2013 for the following item. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Roadside Brush Cutting The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member 77576190 D. David Dykstra Member take one another’s word about all other matters, who were even close personal friends, could view each other’s political opinions and actions with such marked disfavor and suspicion. It was no doubt the survival of the bitterness growing out of the Civil War, and of the sentiments men entertained as to the necessity for it, and the manner in which its issues should be settled. With our quiet, orderly ways of conducting elections, under the Australian system, we can hardly believe that in that period on election days a crowd always stood around the polls, many peddling tickets for the party of their choice, and pleading with the unstable or doubtful to vote for this or that party, or at least to use one of the slips for some favorite candidate. Drunkenness at the polling places was com- mon and sometimes personal encounters and rough and tumble fights [ensued]. The oldtime political meeting, with its intense partisanship, manifested in torch-light processions, parades, etc., can hardly be realized. In the Grant and Colfax campaign in 1868, I can recollect that a large troop of young ladies came from Woodland on horseback 12 miles to Hastings, and rode their horses in the Republican parade. Can you imagine young ladies doing such things now? The change from the Hastings of 1863 to the Hastings of 1919 is typical of the progress of our country. Boasting is quite unseemly; but we nevertheless think that few towns of its size in the country have more of the comforts and conveniences of civilized life, more of the things that speak of helpful living and useful industry than has this little city. And yet one cannot forget that living in that earlier time with its simple pleasures and easygoing ways had its compensations. There was a spirit of real neighborliness, of helpful interest in other folks, a sociability that was founded upon goodwill and kindness, that make the older days seem delightful, and make us feel that we are being robbed of much human good by the hurry and bustle of our modern life. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on March 6, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Kathern Marie Miller, 12226 Burchette Rd. Plainwell, MI 49080 for a Variance from section 4.41-“Schedule of lot, yard and area requirements” for the purpose of property line modifications. The subject property is 12226 Burchette Rd. Plainwell, MI 49080 – 08-12-017-004-00 and is located in R2 zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77576207 TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2013 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2013 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 11:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 11, 2013, 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 11, 2013 Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2013 are as follows: Agricultural 50.83% 0.9837 Commercial 51.30% 0.9747 Industrial 56.29% 0.8883 Residential 49.04% 1.0196 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. Ted DeVries Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-623-2726 77576219 �Page 10 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Wesley Coenen and Brenda Coenen, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006 and recorded April 25, 2006 in Instrument # 1163601 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated January 23, 2012 and recorded January 30, 2012 in Instrument # 201201300001030 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Fifty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Seven Cents ($108,052.37) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, excepting therefrom the West 235 feet thereof. Parcel B: The West 235 feet of the Southwest one quarter of the Northeast one quarter of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 1651 Coburn Rd, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/24/2013 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-74649 (01-24)(02-14) 77575749 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry A Sedlar and Sally A Sedlar husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2010, and recorded on October 5, 2010 in instrument 201010050009248, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($179,323.19). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21 and 22 of Cappon's Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 52, together with a parcel of land described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 21: Thence North 7 degrees 20 minutes 55 seconds West 622.50 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 32 mintues 30 seconds East 352.34 feet; Thence South 03 degrees 54 minutes 58 seconds East 619.13 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 23 of said Plat; Thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 30 seconds West 315.00 feet along the North lines of Lots 23, 22, and 21 of said plat to the place of beginning. Subject to existing building and use restrictions, easements of record and zoning ordinances, if any The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418863F01 77576067 (02-07)(02-28) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUSTIN KOPF, A SINGLE MAN and AMBER SHATTUCK, A SINGLE WOMAN, JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2010, and recorded on February 1, 2010, in Document No. 201002010000935, and rerecorded on February 22, 2010 in Document No./Liber 201002220001564, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($126,859.79), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:THE SOUTH 664 FEET OF THE EAST 550 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 896 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 267 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 200 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 267 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID LINE 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001703 FHA (0177575923 31)(02-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janell Everett, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2004, and recorded on April 13, 2004 in instrument 1125213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Five and 07/100 Dollars ($76,305.07). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 12 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419613F01 (02-14)(03-07) GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77576227 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. West, a married man and Monica M. West, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Bank, successor by merger to Commonwealth United Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2005, and recorded on March 4, 2005 in instrument 1142240, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 66/100 Dollars ($88,815.66). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 20; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds West on the West Section line 337.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 10 seconds East 532.02 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds East parallel to the West Section line 337.39 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 29 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 line 532.02 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418403F01 77575711 (01-24)(02-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by TRACEY L. HAYMAN, a single woman and ROBIN L. REED, a single woman (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated October 15, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on January 25, 2008, as Instrument No. 200801250000799, as amended by an amendment to mortgage dated September 7, 2010, recorded September 17, 2010, as Instrument No. 201009170008628, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 37/100 Dollars ($144,490.37). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 14th day of March, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lots 7 and 8, Sawdy's Subdivision, Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 27. Together with all fixtures, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 95 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland, Michigan 48897 P.P. #08-15-090-004-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77576102 8913739-1 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John W. Coe, a married man, to Mortgage Melectronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, it's successors and assigns., Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2011 and recorded June 21, 2011 in Instrument Number 201106210006032, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour and 43/100 Dollars ($81,964.43) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 03/07/2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, to wit: The North 1/2 of Lots 6 and 7, Block 7 of the Eastern Addition fo the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof except the North 10 feet of said Lot 6, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: February 7, 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 682.3890 77576044 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Concord Funding Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 30, 1997, and recorded on November 20, 1997 in instrument 1004420, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($56,777.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 west, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds East 30.69 feet to the center of highway M-43 and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 10 minutes 20 seconds East 598.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18, to the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West 1748 feet tot eh place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420847F01 77575889 (01-31)(02-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven J Vander Kam and Jeanine L Vander Kam husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fidelity Bank, Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2003, and recorded on March 19, 2003 in instrument 1100433, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 91/100 Dollars ($112,910.91). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 200.00 feet of the North 605.00 feet of the West 300.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the Southeast 1/4, Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; together with an easement for ingress and egress over the West 33.00 feet of the East 382.00 feet of the North 405.00 feet of said Southeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #298942F03 77575706 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hansen, a married man and Colleen Hansen, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2009, and recorded on November 6, 2009 in instrument 200911060010862, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Seventy-Five and 93/100 Dollars ($184,075.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being known and described as being part of the SW fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the Range line 937.49 feet, with bearing referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone South, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East from the Southwest corner of Section 19; thence on said range line, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393.42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence 88 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 615.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds West 392.15 feet; thence 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West 615.38 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417945F01 77576039 (02-07)(02-28) NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 12, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77576093 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan Drake married, Tracy Jo Drake his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004453, and assigned by mesne assignments to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($107,721.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 200 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, as a place of beginning; thence South 139 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 139 feet; thence East 200 feet to the place beginning. Together with an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress, over the following described parcel: Commencing at a point 139 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West for a place of beginning; thence South 20 feet; thence West 400 feet; thence North 20 feet; thence East 400 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #405663F03 77576028 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gustav Mathison and Nola Mathison, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Homefield Financial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 25, 2004 in instrument 1136113, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($227,772.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 27 of Cedar Pointe Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 51, being a part of the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, also parcels of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: the South 1/2 of the following described premises beginning at a point 63 rods 13/4 feet North of Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, running thence East 4 rods; thence North 3 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 3 rods to Place of Beginning of said Section 12; also beginning at point on West line of said Section 12 which lies 1055 feet North and North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 82.5 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 12; thence due North 44 feet; thence due East 183.50 feet; thence due South 44 feet; thence due West 183.50 feet to Point of Beginning, except the West 16.50 feet of above description for road purposes, also beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 12 which lies 1059.25 feet North of the Northwest 1/4 post in said Section 12, thence due North 15 feet, thence North 87 Degrees 51 Minutes East 65 feet, thence due South 15 feet, thence South 87 Degrees 51 Minutes West 66 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418299F01 77575608 (01-24)(02-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth W. Wood, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2001, and recorded on October 26, 2001 in instrument 1068756, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 56/100 Dollars ($60,613.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419830F01 77576248 (02-14)(03-07) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST D. BONIFACE, a single man of 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to CONSUMERS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION of 525 W. WILLOW, LANSING, MI 48901-5100, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 19, 2003, and recorded on JUNE 30, 2003, in INSTRUMENT NO. 1107403 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 39/100THS ($63,647.39) DOLLARS with interest at 9.5% percent per annum, and attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part hereof, NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on MARCH 21, 2013, at 1:00 P.M., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All the certain pieces or parcels of land situate in the TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 12, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 773.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 394 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 723.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE, 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID POINT LYING WEST, 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 33.00 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF AN EXISTING DRIVE FROM STATE ROAD. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 2-14-13 (02-14)(03-14) (02-14)(03-14) 77576195 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay E. Brush, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded on December 6, 2007 in instrument 200712060004927, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six and 49/100 Dollars ($109,446.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 827.5 feet South and 409 feet East of the West 1/4 post of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 203 feet; thence North 211.5 feet; thence West 203 feet; thence South 211.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 24, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416910F01 77575614 (01-24)(02-14) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Kingsbury and Diane Jarman NKA Diane Kingsbury, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC, its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2007 and recorded July 11, 2007 in Instrument Number 1182832, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One and 90/100 Dollars ($85,671.90) including interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 21, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan:Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant West 220.0 feet from the intersection thereof with the West line of Scott's Drive; thence North 198.0 feet; thence West 220.0 feet; thence 396.0 feet; thence East 440 feet to said West line of Scott's Drive, thence along the Westerly boundary of Scott's Hillside park, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 101, the following 5 courses; North 417.0; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 107.87 feet; thence South 32 degrees 00' West 122.70 feet; thence North 58 degrees 00' West 100.0 feet; thence North 206.69 feet to the end of said plat; thence South 80 degrees 40' 12" West 404.55 feet along an intermediate traverse line near the Southerly shore of Lake 21, thence South 1048.20 feet; thence West 32.0 feet; thence South 110.0 feet to the South line of Section 21; thence East 452.5 feet to the place of beginning. Together with land lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters edge of Lake 21, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Travis Kingsbury, a single man and Diane Jarman, a single woman, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship by deed dated 7-14-06 and recorded 7-25-06 in 1167681, in the Office of the Recorded of Barry County, Michigan.Being the same property conveyed to Donadl K. Smith and Rita F. Smith, husband and wife by deed dated 7-26-99 and recorded 8-4-99 in Document Number 1033443, in the Office of the recorder of Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 24, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-511995 77575737 (01-24)(02-14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE – DEFAULT HAS BEEN MADE IN THE CONDITIONS OF A CERTAIN MORTGAGE MADE BY: KARA ECHTINAW, A SINGLE WOMAN TO MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, MORTGAGEE, DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2005 AND RECORDED APRIL 5, 2005 IN INSTRUMENT # 1144371 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, MICHIGAN. SAID MORTGAGE WAS ASSIGNED TO: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, BY ASSIGNMENT DATED MAY 22, 2012 AND RECORDED JUNE 4, 2012 IN INSTRUMENT # 2012-000779 ON WHICH MORTGAGE THERE IS CLAIMED TO BE DUE AT THE DATE HEREOF THE SUM OF SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FORTY-FOUR CENTS ($61,859.44) INCLUDING INTEREST 6.625% PER ANNUM. UNDER THE POWER OF SALE CONTAINED IN SAID MORTGAGE AND THE STATUTE IN SUCH CASE MADE AND PROVIDED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SAID MORTGAGE WILL BE FORECLOSED BY A SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES, OR SOME PART OF THEM, AT PUBLIC VENUE, CIRCUIT COURT OF BARRY COUNTY AT 1:00PM ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 SAID PREMISES ARE SITUATED IN VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ARE DESCRIBED AS: LOT 5, BLOCK 3 THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 129 OAK STREET, FREEPORT MI 49325 THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, UNLESS DETERMINED ABANDONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCL 600.3241 OR MCL 600.3241A, IN WHICH CASE THE REDEMPTION PERIOD SHALL BE 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH SALE, OR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE NOTICE REQUIRED BY MCL 600.3241A(C), WHICHEVER IS LATER; OR UNLESS MCL 600.3240(17) APPLIES. IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AT FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER CHAPTER 32 OF THE REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961, UNDER MCL 600.3278, THE BORROWER WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO THE PERSON WHO BUYS THE PROPERTY AT THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE OR TO THE MORTGAGE HOLDER FOR DAMAGING THE PROPERTY DURING THE REDEMPTION PERIOD. DATED: 1/24/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE ATTORNEYS: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 811 SOUTH BLVD. SUITE 100 ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 OUR FILE NO: 12-74705 (01-24)(02-14) 77575744 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vicki BirdJones and Stacey A Jones wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2007, and recorded on August 7, 2007 in instrument 20070807-0000590, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 53/100 Dollars ($59,490.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described As: Beginning At A Point on the South Line Of Said Section 4 Distant South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 725.98 Feet From The South 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 4; Thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 470.21 Feet Along Said Section Line; Thence North 00 Degrees 46 Minutes 44 Seconds West 134.43 Feet Along The West Line Of The East 1/2 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 4 To The Centerline Of Peake Road; Thence The Following 5 Calls Along Centerline, Northerly 11/27 Feet Along The Arc Of A Non-Tangent Curve To The Left, The Radius Of Which Is 141.06 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 04 Degrees 34 Minutes 39 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 05 Degrees 11 Minutes 41 Seconds East 11.27 Feet; Thence North 02 Degrees 54 Minutes 21 Seconds East 110.66 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 225.95 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 208.70 Feet; The Central Angle Of Which Is 62 Degrees 01 Minutes 51 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 33 Degrees 55 Minutes 17 Seconds East 215.07 Feet Thence Easterly 265.55 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 608.01 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 25 Degrees 01 Minutes 27 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 77 Degrees 26 Minutes 56 Seconds East 263.44 Feet: Thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 56 Seconds East 202.11 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 43 Minutes 21 Seconds East 490.34 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Subject To An Easement For Public Highway Purposes Over The Westerly And Northerly 33 Feet Thereof For Peaked Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420781F01 77576018 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne E. Anderson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to James B. Nutter & Company, Mortgagee, dated October 22, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030-0003618, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 81/100 Dollars ($156,580.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 34, Culbert's Plat No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 35, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418420F01 77575853 (01-31)(02-21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made between DANNY L. WHITE, a single man, whose address is 1094 East Riverside Drive, Ionia, Michigan 48846, as Mortgagor, and FIRSTBANK, successor-bymerger to ICNB Mortgage Company LLC, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846, as Mortgagee, dated June 9, 2009, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Ionia County, Michigan on June 15, 2009, in Liber 612 at Page 8701, and in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage Extension Agreement dated January 1, 2012, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Ionia County, Michigan on March 13, 2012, in Liber 623 at Page 3955 (collectively the “Mortgage”), upon which Mortgage is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 56/100 ($85,144.56) DOLLARS, and no suit or proceedings at law or equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on March 21, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street in the City of Hastings, County of Ionia, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Ionia is held) of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due of said Mortgage, with interest thereon at 5% per annum, and all legal costs, expenses and charges, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Ionia, County of Ionia and State of Michigan, to-wit: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 29, Town 7 North, Range 6 West, described as: commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 29; thence North 01°30’60” East, 2290.20 feet along the West line of Section 29 to the centerline tangent of Riverside Drive; thence North 84°23’00” East, 577.11 feet along the centerline tangent of Riverside Drive to the Point of Curvature of a curve to the right; thence North 84°42’37” East, 32.48 feet along a centerline chord of the curve to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence continuing northeasterly along the centerline curve of Riverside Drive an arc distance of 104.79 feet, said curve having a central angle of 02°06’33”, a long chord and bearing of North 85°05’30” East, 104.79 feet, and a radius of 2846.82 feet; thence South 01°38’45” West 146.19 feet to an existing fence line; thence South 89°10’25” West, 105.31 feet along said fence line; thence North 02°01’04” East, 140.60 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, or unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. If the property described in this Notice is sold at the foreclosure sale referred to above, the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the purchaser who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period in accordance with MCLA 600.3278 or as otherwise provided by law. FIRSTBANK, successor-by-merger to ICNB Mortgage Company LLC Mortgagee Dated: February 14, 2013 TIMOTHY L. CURTISS, Esq. Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C. 304 East Broadway, Suite 206 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 77576232 989/775-7404 �Page 12 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner State Police investigate shooting fatality in Dowling The Michigan State Police has been assigned to investigate the fatal shooting of a Baltimore Township man by a Barry County Deputy on Saturday night, Feb. 9. According to MSP, Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a residence on Banfield Road near Dowling around 7 p.m. for a domestic violence complaint where, reportedly, there was a short standoff with 41year-old Ralph Elliot. Though information from police is still closely guarded, a preliminary report from MSP 1st Lt. Chuck Christensen states that Elliot fired two shots before law enforcement arrived and did not fire on deputies. Allegedly, the deputies felt they were in danger and fired five rounds. Police shut down roads in the surrounding area. According to some reports, the family denies there was a domestic dispute. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department cannot comment on the ongoing MSP investigation, but one deputy is on paid leave until the investigation is completed. Several calls were made to Christensen Wednesday, but he was not available for comment. Elliot operated an auto repair business in Dowling across from the general store and died at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS Barry Township Board Regular Meeting Held February 5, 2013 Regular meeting opened @ 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 Board members and 6 guests. Motion approved minutes as presented and Treasurers reports as presented for January 2013. Motion approved agenda with 1 addition. Received Department reports. Motion approved to appoint J. Alden as Acting Disaster Coordinator for Barry Township. Motion approved to accept the 1 yr. contract with I.T. Right for remote back-up service. Motion approved to provide the Delton District Library budget payment for Barry Township: $35,500. Motion approved bills and check register for January 2013. Adjourned @ 8:45 p.m. Respectfully, Attested to by: Debra J. Knight Wesley Kahler Barry Township Barry Township Supervisor 77576124 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Budget Workshop Meeting January 28, 2013 Supervisor Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Supervisor Stoneburner, Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy. Also present were the members of the Prairieville Township Parks Board. There were 0 public present. Agenda was approved Motion to table the approval of the minutes from the January 17, 2013 meeting, all ayes, motion carried. Parks budget discussed. Public comments: None Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77576201 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 5, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Approved minutes from the January 8th, 2013 board meeting. Approved minutes from the January 29, 2013 budget workshop with corrections. Treasurer’s report read and put on file. Fire, Commissioner’s, library and parks and recreation reports read and put on file. Approved motion to write a letter of support to the “People’s Pathway.” Approved motion to adopt fire department rules. Approved paying of the bills in the amount of $11,422.27. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77570699 Thomas Rook, Supervisor SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting February 4, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Treasurer K. McGuire, Clerk DeVries and Trustee R. Goebel Member absent: Trustee Grundy Also present: Attorney Ken Sparks Absent: none Also present were 14 guests. Agenda was approved. Minutes were approved. Discussion and Public Comment on the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 12-1 Adopted the resolution for the proposed assessment roll Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77576205 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In Re: Elsie I. Hermenitt, deceased. Date of birth: January 22, 1929. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Elsie Irene Hermenitt, who formerly resided at 3062 Heath Road #R1, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Successor Trustee of the ELSIE I. HERMENITT REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST under agreement dated December 28, 2010, gives notice to all creditors of the decedent that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Dale E. Hermenitt or Robert L. Hermenitt, whose addresses are 3062 Heath Road #R1, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and 2025 Madison Street, Apt. 6, Hollywood, Florida 33020, respectively, the named CoSuccessor Trustees for said trust within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 24, 2013 Dale E. Hermenitt 3062 Heath Road #R1, Hastings, MI 49058 and Robert L. Hermenitt 2025 Madison Street, Apt. 6 Hollywood, Florida 33020 77576193 (616) 856-1978 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS FILE NO. N/A In the matter of Donald J. and Darlene K. Morrison Trust. Date of birth: 7/22/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donald J. Morrison died January 29, 2013. There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Neil D. Morrison, Trustee(s) of the Donald J. and Darlene K. Morrison Trust within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: February 12, 2013 Miller Johnson Catherine C. Metzler P38690 100 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 200 Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3960 (269) 226-2954 Neil D. Morrison 1523 Arden Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755-2804 77576253 (727) 386-9122 BOARD of REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE GUNS, continued from page 1 McDowell. “Does a teacher who is a reserve officer now have to give Miranda Rights to any child they are questioning? Is there no longer confidentiality presumption with a school counselor when speaking to a child? Is a child running from a teacher now guilty of resisting and obstructing? And because all crimes must be reported by an officer, does this take away discretion to instead utilize inschool or out-of-school suspensions for minor offenses? These are all areas that get opened up by this loophole. “Also, I question what liability the schools would have in this scenario,” said McDowell. “It seems to me the answer is to have screening at the door for weapons to prevent any incidences like Sandy Hook. It is unfortunate that this has to be the situation, but there appear to be no appropriate alternatives.” But other local school superintendents agree with Blacken about the implications of not fortifying schools with weapons-carrying employees. The safety of students, staff and parents is a priority for the superintendents. They also agree that schools are the center of their communities. “It’s a novel approach, and I am all for school safety,” said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings. However, he said he is concerned that non-uniformed people carrying guns may cause problems. “If the police are called to the school during an emergency situation, and there are ununiformed people with guns, how are they going to know if they are good guys or bad guys?” he said. While Geerlings has discussed reserve officer training with Leaf, he said he has not brought it to administrators, teachers or staff, but added it may be a topic of discussion at the next board of education meeting. According to Hastings Assistant Police Chief Jeff Pratt, although a school may be designated a weapons-free zone, that policy is superseded by the law that allows a dulylicensed individual to carry a sidearm openly. Geerlings said that, while people may be legally allowed to openly carry weapons, Hastings schools are considered weaponsfree zones, and staff would not be allowed to do so, nor would visitors. “We would not allow staff to open carry, or concealed either,” he said. “If a non-staff per- LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Budget Workshop Meeting January 29, 2013 Supervisor Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. Members present: Supervisor Stoneburner, Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy. Also present were Don Haneckow and Robert Pence from the Fire Department There were 0 public present. Agenda was approved, as corrected. Fire Department budget was discussed. Authorized accelerating plan for 2012/2013 fiscal year if possible for grass rig Authorized money to finish getting first responder vehicle on road Authorized to purchase property and proceed with a fire station if conditions were met General Fund budget was discussed. Approved David Federinko to serve on the Planning Commission Approved MaryAnn DeVries to serve as an alternate on the Board of Review Public comments: None Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77576203 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor “As long as I’m superintendent, I’m not going to arm my teachers, support staff or anybody. We aren’t interested in arming our teachers or any of our employees.” Tom Enslen Thornapple Kellogg superintendent son came in open-carrying, they would be asked to leave the property. And, if they didn’t leave, we would call the police.” While Geerlings said the district is not looking to train teachers and staff how to use firearms or allow them to carry on school property, it is looking to improve security. “We’ve asked for quotes on a security system that would allow us to lock all front doors and a monitoring system in the offices; it’s fairly pricey but safety is a top priority,” said Geerlings. “We’re reviewing our safety plans with Dar and [Hastings Police Chief Jerry] Sarver to see if they think there are things we need to tweak or improve. “We’ve heard that there may be grants available for school safety,” he added. “If there are, it is definitely something we would like to take advantage of if they become available.” Thornapple Kellogg school officials are displaying signs at the entrances to all the district buildings, notifying visitors of the weapons-free zone. The postings explain state law establishes a weapons-free zone that extends 1,000 feet from the boundary of any school property and no weapons are permitted on the property. Superintendent Tom Enslen said he does not believe that arming teachers is the best solution. “As long as I’m superintendent, I’m not going to arm my teachers, support staff or anybody,” said Enslen. “We aren’t interested in arming our teachers or any of our employees.” TK Board President Dave Smith said he does support the Second Amendment rights to have guns, but said he does not believe arming teachers in schools is the answer. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Ronna Steel said no weapons are allowed on school property unless the person is a member of law enforcement. Steel also said reserve deputies are considered law enforcement officers and would be able to carry guns. No Maple Valley staff member is a reserve officer or in training to become eligible. Jennette, the BISD superintendent sees complications even beyond the legality of arming staff members. “School safety is paramount to the learning environment in schools,” says Jennette, “and, as we decrease staff and increase standards, it is difficult for me to think of adding another responsibility to staff members like being a reserve officer. The academic stakes continue to grow, and asking [staff] to do that part of their job, as well as attending ongoing weapons training to ensure they are safe seems like a lot to me.” 77576136 77576139 The ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 on the following dates. Tuesday, March 5 - Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday, March 11 - Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 12 - Appeal Hearing - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 77576127 The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2013 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 11, 2013. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL, MI 49080 Agricultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.11% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0393 Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.72% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9484 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.40% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0121 Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.07% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9422 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0000 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 77576173 Contacts Clerk - Jennifer Goy - 269-664-4522 Supervisor - Thomas Rook - 616-299-6019 77576130 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2013 are as follows: What also bothers Jennette is something else he learned in the meeting of school officials with Sheriff Leaf on Jan. 7. Leaf also told superintendents at the meeting that the school liaison program, which puts uniformed officer in schools, would be cut in half due to budget constraints. Jennette says the decision was made prior to or during the Christmas break. “One of the liaison officers, not the sheriff’s office, notified the Maple Valley superintendent that he would not be returning after break,” said Jennette. Steel said she learned of the liaison officer’s last day as he was leaving before Christmas break. That was just days after the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. Steel said she was “very disappointed” to learn of the cut. The liaison officer had most recently been in the school two days per week and alternate Fridays. Steel said the new officer spends one day per week at five school systems: Maple Valley, Delton Kellogg, Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg and BISD. “I understand the need to budget, but the timing is horrible,” said Steel, adding, “I am very, very grateful for the time we did have.” Jennette said the local superintendents were disappointed with the sheriff having to cut one of the liaison officers. “The schools and families benefited from their presence,” said Jennette. “We understand that the [Barry County] commissioners have asked the department to reconfigure their budget to make this work. Blacken added to those sentiments. “I am very disappointed that our sheriff’sprovided liaison officer has been cut back. With the concerns about school campus safety, it seems odd that they would make this cut in their budget process,” said Blacken. “The combination of the liaison officer along with our township presence makes for a pretty nice police presence on our school campus. Our kids and parents know these people, know they are well trained and are there for our use and protection. The county commissioners, I am told, are willing to meet with the superintendents soon to discuss this. I am still hopeful they will fund the two officers, which gives us at least two days a week rather than one day.” GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 13 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: A K 8 3 M: A 9 5 3 L: 10 4 K: A 7 2 WEST N: 9 7 6 M: K Q J 10 L: A Q 8 7 K: Q J EAST N: Q 10 4 2 M: 7 4 L: K 6 5 2 K: 10 8 4 SOUTH: N: J 5 M: 8 6 2 L: J 9 3 K: K 9 6 5 3 Dealer: West This photograph of a downy woodpecker was taken during the 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count. Barry County residents are active in the annual nationwide count, which also includes a photo contest. (Ella Clem, Kentucky) Great Backyard Bird Count returns this weekend Barry County citizen scientists near top of state list For the first time, anyone anywhere in the world with Internet access can participate in the 16th annual Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 15 to 18. Participants simply watch birds at any location for at least 15 minutes, tally the numbers of each species they see, and report their tallies online at www.BirdCount.org. This year, anyone visiting the GBBC website will be able to see bird observations pouring in from around the world and contribute their own tallies. Global participation will be made possible thanks to eBird, a real-time online checklist program that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon are integrating into the GBBC for the first time this year. The GBBC is open to anyone of any skill level and welcomes bird observations from any location, including backyards, national parks, gardens, wetlands and urban landscapes. The four-day count typically receives sightings from tens of thousands of people reporting more than 600 bird species in the United States and Canada alone. “We’re eager to see how many of the world’s 10,240 bird species will be reported during the count this year,” said Cornell Lab director John Fitzpatrick. “We’re looking forward to this historic snapshot of birds that that will be reported from around the world. We need as many people as possible to help build the wealth of data that scientists need to track the health of bird populations through time.” Nearly 150 Barry County area residents took part in last year’s count. With 43 checklists submitted before the 2012 deadline, Hastings LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 11-602CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 4th day of December, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Bank, USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-PA2 was the Plaintiff and Brad Pullen was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $260,235.30, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 7.000% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 7th of March, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The East 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Also, the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except the East 330 feet thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 080101601910 More commonly known as: 7180 Cox Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 483342525 T# 353489L02 (01-17)(02-21) 77575565 ranked eighth in the state for participation. Close behind was Middleville with 31 checklists (tied for 13th in the state) and Delton, which tied for 24th, with 23 checklists submitted. This year, participants will be able to view what others are seeing on interactive maps and contribute their tallies for ongoing bird research and conservation efforts. For the first time, participants will also be able to upload their counts from the field using the eBird BirdLog app for Apple or Android smartphones. To celebrate the new global reach of the count, developers of the eBird BirdLog app are offering regional versions of the app for a discounted price through Feb. 18. “This count is so much fun because anyone can take part, whether you are an expert, novice, or feeder watcher,” said Gary Langham, Audubon’s Chief Scientist. “Invite new birders to join and share the experience. Once you get involved, you can continue with eBird year round.” “The popularity of the Great Backyard Bird Count grows each year,” said Dick Cannings, senior projects officer at Bird Studies Canada, “and with the new features, participation will be even more exciting.” To learn more about how to join the count, get bird ID tips, plus downloadable instructions, web buttons, and flyers, visit www.BirdCount.org. The count also includes a photo contest and a prize drawing for participants who enter at least one bird checklist online. The GBBC is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon, with Canadian partner Bird Studies Canada and is made possible in part by sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited. Vulnerable: Neither Lead: KM North East South Dbl Pass Pass Pass K 2K West L 1L Pass Today’s column features another use for the double, namely, the Takeout Double. Last week we looked at the use of the double in the Negative Double. Today’s column will look at the fourth of our Eight Conventions You Should Know, the Takeout Double. Early on in the beginning days of bridge, Byrant McCampbell found a better use for the double than for penalty, especially at the very low levels of bidding. He reasoned that doubling at the one or two level for penalty was a wasted bid, and that making use of it in another way was a far better choice. The takeout double was and is one of the most popular and most used of all of the conventions in the bridge world. Nearly all bridge players learn the takeout double as part of their early lessons. Some players, however, are reluctant to use the takeout double. Perhaps they feel that it is an insult to double your opponent at such a low level. They should put that thinking behind them and begin to use the takeout double as a friendly way to compete in today’s bridge world. Any convention that has been around since 1912 deserves to be considered and, I might add, used in friendly and competitive bridge games. Essentially, the takeout double works in this way: You as the North player hear your RightHand Opponent (RHO) open the bidding at 1L. You know from past bridge lessons and experience that this bid promises an opening hand and at least three diamonds. You as North have an opening hand as well, with this exception: you are short in diamonds, the suit that was just bid. In this case, short means a void, a singleton, or at most, a doubleton in diamonds. You have support for the other three suits, and you want your partner to bid. Enter the takeout double. You pronounce the word “Double,” or you pull out the red card from the bidding box if you use one, essentially saying to your partner: “Partner, I am short in diamonds, the suit just bid, and I want you to name your best suit. I have a hand that is an opener, and I want you to bid your best suit.” It is important to repeat that as many a time in the past partners have passed a takeout double bid, saying, “Sorry, partner, I had zero points and no good suit to bid.” What a travesty! That is not the way to keep a partner happy. The words Takeout Double mean just that: “Partner, take me out of this double. Bid your best suit.” Even with zero points, your partner is expected to bid her best suit. The only way your partner is off the hook is if the opener’s partner has put in a bid or a call. To illustrate, a 1L bid followed by your takeout double, followed by either a 2L or other bid or a Redouble will release your partner from the required bid that you had ordered. All other times, your partner must make an attempt to name her best suit. By the way, no trump is not a suit. Throwing in a 1NT bid and then trying to explain to your partner that you had no good suit will not sit well in a partnership. Bidding 1NT promises more than you think. Instead, bid your best suit and be brave. What happened in today’s hand can illustrate the mechanics of the takeout double. West opened the bidding with a solid hand of 15 high-card points, and she bid the convenient minor in diamonds. North also had an opening hand, one of the key ingredients of a takeout double. By the way, don’t try to fudge that opening count too much; you may put yourself into big trouble. North was short in diamonds and had support for the three unbid suits. Confident that partner would not pass, North used the takeout double convention to inform his partner that he wanted South to bid her best suit. After a pass by East, South obliged and bid her best suit, in this case, clubs, and she had to go to the two-level to do so. But bid she did just as North had required. The bidding stopped at two clubs, and South was the declarer, hardly expecting to be in that position with this hand. Ah, the beauty of competitive bridge bidding. With only five high-card points, South hardly felt brave about playing the contract at 2K. It was a grateful South, however, after West led the KM, the top of a sequence, that South saw the dummy for the first time. She drew a sigh of relief, duly thanked her partner for having the cards and points that he said he had, and South began to make her plan. Taking eight tricks would not be easy, but it was doable, especially when South could see that she had five sure tricks. The need to use a trump on the board for a losing diamond became apparent quickly. Having the trumps break 3-2 would also help her cause. South executed her plan, trumping a losing diamond on the board before drawing trumps, and she successfully made the 2K bid, taking eight tricks. Without the takeout double, South would have felt that she could not compete on this hand. Ordered to bid by her partner, South bid and made a fine contract, all due to the popular and useful Takeout Double Convention. ***** Bridge Etiquette Tip Number Two: Another important bridge table courtesy often violated although probably unintentionally is what I call the “Snapper Syndrome.” For whatever reasons, some bridge players snap their cards as they place them on the table. This annoying habit can be distracting to the other players, including your partner. Another easy resolution to fix: Don’t be a card snapper. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blo gspot.com) LEGAL NOTICES Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the28th day of March, A.D., 2013 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: February 7, 2013 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77576006 48302 (248) 335-9200 (02-07)(03-21) Gun Lake Winterfest Special 7696 S. Sprinkle Rd., Portage, MI Present This Coupon At Gun Lake Winterfest and Receive… 10 OFF % Any New or Used Wood Stove or Gas Fireplace! �Page 14 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner New YMCA director wants to build on respected tradition by Doug VanderLaan Editor Something mysterious must be mixed with the campfire smoke or the swimming water that comes to permanently lodge in the heart of a YMCA camper. Tom DeVault, the new director of YMCA Camp Algonquin in Hastings, can’t explain it. Neither can the man he will replace, Tom Wilt. Both agree, however, it’s a powerful gravitational force that has drawn them into the orbit of YMCA leadership. “Unless you live through a summer at a YMCA camp, you don’t realize how lifechanging it can be,” says DeVault, 40, who will be changing his life in a big way to take over the director’s position at the camp on Algonquin Lake. A junior counselor and maintenance staff member at the in the summer of 1989, DeVault will become YMCA Camp Algonquin’s fourth director when he takes over from Wilt March 4. DeVault will be leaving his position in mid-term as a third grade teacher in the Lakewood Public Schools district to assume his new role. He and wife, Becky, will also be shopping for a new home and new schools in Hastings for their children Evan, 8, and Kara, 5. “It’s going to be hard to leave kids that you care deeply about,” says DeVault of his third grade class and of the district where he’s taught since 2005, “but sometimes opportunity doesn’t come at convenient times.” Wilt understands totally the conflict DeVault had to resolve because he was once on a similar path. With one semester remaining in his college career, Wilt abandoned his intention to be a teacher and, instead, began a nearly 30-year career with the YMCA organization. “I grew up in a Y and my first job was with a Y,” says the Grand Rapids Catholic Central graduate, who, as a youngster, became a fixture at the city’s original YMCA building on Fountain Street. Wilt’s deep respect for the organization came from a swimming instructor who telephoned his mother inquiring about Wilt’s absence from a beginning swimming class that Wilt was avoiding to instead play pool and other pursuits at the YMCA building. “If it hadn’t been for that swimming instructor who cared enough to call my mother, I probably would never have learned how to swim,” he chuckles. What he didn’t fully realize at the time, either, was the direction that the YMCA would provide for his life. After college graduation, Wilt and his wife, Judy, spent four years in his first YMCA assignment in Ohio, followed by a 12-year stint in North Carolina, and six years in Louisville, Ky. It was after he left to try his hand in business, that Wilt felt the “YMCA Pull” that DeVault is now riding. “I sought out a Y for my last six years of work,” Wilt explains. To his good fortune, the “pull” brought him Teen is smoking far from home Hastings Police stopped a vehicle on Feb. 8 for defective equipment and identified the driver of the car as a 17-year-old Grand Rapids resident. During the conversation with the driver, police reportedly smelled marijuana and recovered a plastic bag which contained a small amount of marijuana. Police soon recovered a pipe and other paraphernalia. The man was placed under arrest. Man staggers into a possession charge Tom DeVault (left) will become YMCA Camp Algonquin’s fourth director when he assumes leadership responsibility from Tom Wilt. to YMCA Camp Algonquin and to what he and Judy call the adopted home that they’ll now only leave for occasional travel — assuming he can break the “pull.” “I’m hoping I’ll be hired as a volunteer and part-time maintenance guy here,” Wilt says with a laugh. DeVault is all for that since he hopes that, before he officially departs on May 1, Wilt will assist with the executive officer transition and be willing to be a camp resource for not only maintenance tasks but also on maintaining camp traditions and launching several new initiatives. “We want to continue the camp’s proud traditions, and we want to build on our relationship with the City of Hastings and the Hastings Area Schools,” maintains DeVault. Some of that he sees coming immediately through efforts to build the camp’s alumni group. “A lot of our alumni is still local,” says DeVault, “and they can be very helpful in sharing their experiences with the next generation. We’re hoping people might be willing to lead a campfire or to teach a skill session.” As a camp alumnus himself, DeVault takes pride in the local and caring staff, and he hopes to maintain that by using counselors from county high schools. “We want to expand our footprint to other parts of the county, and that will require people joining in to help with that process,” DeVault explains. “We want to build collaborations and partnerships with other area organizations. That will provide more opportunities to tell our story, and everyone needs to be part of it.” DeVault is especially enthused about Camp Algonquin’s unique placement because, unlike YMCAs in most other communities, it is not as much centered in one place as it is Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Help Wanted Jobs Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 programs in many different locations. “We’re unique because we don’t have a full facility, where people pay members dues and go to work out,” says DeVault, who’s also proud to point out the wondrous campus on Camp Algonquin with its cabins, beach, highropes course and horseback riding trails. “Our facilities are everywhere, we bring the Y to you — to your job, to your school. I get excited about the positive impact that can have on families.” DeVault sees the wider YMCA philosophy as helping to offer that positive impact locally in a time when many sports have become specialized and athletes compete on elite travel teams. “We champion the idea of equal opportunity,” says DeVault, “and we need to get back to that idea. We just need to get outside and play a little bit. All of that [specialization and travel teams] can go on around us, but we’re a community. “Maybe we can be that beacon of light.” Based on the experiences of a new and a departing director, the YMCA’s beacon burns bright — and even carries a gravitational pull. Hastings Police observed a male subject staggering on Feb. 9 while walking in the middle of the 400 block of East Bond Street. An officer asked the 31-year-old Hastings man how much alcohol he had consumed. The man told police he had a few drinks and was walking home from a friend’s house. He gave police permission to search and marijuana was found along with a smoking pipe. The man was arrested for possession. At the Barry County Jail his breathalyzer test registered .23 percent. Driver drinks his way to a second arrest Hastings Officers observed a vehicle displaying an expired license plate on Feb. 10 at approximately 2:43 a.m. A traffic stop was made in the 200 block of South Jefferson Street. Reportedly, the officer could detect the odor of intoxicants from the 21-year-old Hastings man. The young man told police he had been to a couple local establishments where he had several beers throughout the night. His breathalyzer test registered .13 percent and he was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated second offense. Tepper sentenced on Closet drunk animal cruelty charge admits to fight by David DeDecker Staff Writer Though she pleaded no contest and was sentenced in Barry County District Court on Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of abandonment/cruelty to animals, Marci Tepper, 54, of Middleville is still under investigation for “other aspects” of the October case in which bags of dead dogs were found on her property. Tepper entered Tuesday’s plea under the advisement of her attorney Kristen Hoel, due to the possibility of a civil lawsuit. Judge Michael Schipper ordered Tepper to serve two years on probation and that she cannot own, possess, work with, or be the primary caretaker for any animals. The judge also suspended 30 days in jail for Tepper pending successful completion of probation. If she does not comply with probation she will spend time in jail. Schipper said Tepper’s mental health issues played a part in his ruling for no immediate jail time. Tepper must find a home for her two elderly dogs before the end of February. The judge urged Tepper to continue with her counseling. In a press release from her office, also on Tuesday, Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt said, “While the current case is resolved, law enforcement continues to investigate other aspects of this case. If the continuing investigation reveals evidence of wrongdoing, the prosecutor’s office will review the case and take appropriate action.” As reported in the Banner, a sheriff’s deputy found a dead dog decaying in Tepper’s garage and a subsequent investigation revealed 11 garbage bags in her yard containing animals in various states of decomposition. The house was burned to the ground in January by its new owner after discovering the floors covered in dog feces and determining the structure was beyond repair. Tepper was a special deputy advisor on animal control for Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf and for the City of Hastings. COURT NEWS Jacob Emory Stewart, 32, of Hastings was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 6 for possession of non-narcotic (hydrocodone), second or subsequent offense. Judge Amy McDowell sentenced Stewart to 60 days in jail, with credit for 27 days served. Stewart must pay $1,948 in court assessments and serve 36 months on probation. He must participate in drug court and pay at least $100 per month toward assessments. A charge of possession of an analogue, second or subsequent offense, was dropped by the Barry County prosecutor. Hastings Police responded to a disturbance in the 1500 block of South Church Street on Feb. 11 around 1:39 a.m. When officers arrived at the house they could hear a verbal dispute and made contact with the two suspects, a man and woman. Police noticed the man had scratches, abrasions and blood on him. Officers determined the man and woman were not fighting and soon located a 20-year-old Hastings man hiding in a closet. The closet dweller reportedly had scratches and abrasions also and police could smell an odor of intoxicants. The man admitted he had been drinking vodka and got into a fight with the other man. A breathalyzer revealed a .18 percent alcohol level. The man, who has a previous conviction for being a minor in possession of alcohol, was lodged at the Barry County Jail for MIP second offense. A report will be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office for review. There may also be charges for the person who furnished alcohol. Man learns the high cost of cable television Barry County Deputies were called to the intersection of Cleveland and Gregg Streets in Nashville on Feb. 5 for a two-car accident. The 911 caller told deputies when they arrived on scene that her vehicle had been parked on the street and was unoccupied when it was struck by another vehicle. A 40-year Midland man told deputies he was backing out of an alleyway in his cable television repair truck when he hit the complainant’s vehicle. When the man provided his driver’s license, deputies discovered the license had been suspended and there was a warrant for the man’s arrest. He was arrested on the warrant and issued a citation for operating with license suspended second or subsequent offense and no proof of insurance. Ditch-diving Jimmy ends with a tow On Feb. 5, a towing service pulled a GMC Jimmy from the ditch near South Norris and Pine Lake Roads and moved it to a safer place. Due to the damage of the vehicle the towing truck needed to retrieve a flatbed tow truck to move the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle, a 30-year-old Bellevue man, returned to the scene and informed the deputy he wanted a friend to tow the truck because he did not have the money for a tow truck. The deputy advised against it because of the extensive damage to the Jimmy. The Jimmy was trailered and taken to the wrecker service lot, then later released it to the owner. Deputies report the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. The case is active pending disposition of vehicle. Man makes it home, but not inside Deputies were called to the Brookside Motor Inn in Hastings on Feb. 7 for a reported unconscious man in the parking lot and locked in the car. The deputy found the man slumped over with his head against the driver-side window. The man’s wife was on scene and said her husband had contacted earlier in the evening complaining of nausea and a fever. She told deputies he had pulled into the parking lot, but never exited the vehicle. Deputies asked if the man had any medical conditions and his wife said he had none, although the same thing had occurred when the couple lived in Nashville. Deputies received permission from the wife to break a car window and EMS were able to remove the man and transport him to the hospital. The case is closed. Driver in a hurry to plow A man contacted deputies on Feb. 3 to report the possibility he was being followed after a road-rage incident. The man said he had pulled into the BP station on West M-43 just outside of Hastings. He told deputies he had been traveling on Green Street and turned through a yellow light to head west on M-43. The man said a vehicle had followed him through the yellow light and had closed the distance between the vehicles, then followed him very close. After he pulled into the BP station the suspicious vehicle pulled into the parking lot next door and waited, the driver reportedly giving him a dirty look, so he then called 911. A deputy made contact with the suspect in the lot next door. The man advised the officer he was simply waiting for a friend so they could plow snow. The 911 caller was given this information and he left the scene. The deputy remained on scene to observe the suspect vehicle. After a short time, deputies observed the man was met by another man and they both left the parking lot. The case is closed. Snowmobiler ticketed for no trail permit Barry County Deputies were called in on Feb. 9 to assist the Allegan County Snowmobile Patrol at Green Lake Road near Cherry Valley Road. The Allegan Deputy had stopped a snowmobile for lack of valid trail permit. A file check showed the snowmobiler also had a suspended driver’s license. The 24-year-old Wyoming man told deputies he knew his licensed was suspended, but did not think it applied to snowmobiles. He was issued a citation for failure to obtain a trail permit and driving with license suspended second offense. He was then release and another snowmobiler drove the man’s sled home. A second snowmobiler was also issued a citation for no trail permit. Call to place your ad in the Hastings Banner 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 15 TAX, continued from page 1 only crowd of nearly 90 people at the beginning of the meeting. “If we have to be, we’ll be here until 6 o’clock tomorrow morning, to let people know that you can speak.” However, representatives from the 10 entities met during the weeks prior to Tuesday’s township board meeting and chose three representatives to speak on behalf of all parties: Atkinson, Rich Moore, pastor of Hope United Methodist, and Reka Holley, a graduate of Barry County Christian School, who is now an attorney. Atkinson was the first to address the board. “We’re here to present the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey used to say,” said Atkinson. “We got a letter dated Dec. 11 addressed to ‘Privately-owned/Tax-exempt Hastings Township Property Owners.’ “It detailed how the economy has declined, they have a drop of 10 percent, over the last four years, of the taxable value of the township, and they are looking for ways to bring in more money so the budget of Hastings township can operate,” said Atkinson. “On Dec. 27th, the broadside was fired — another letter from Hastings Township.” Atkinson said the second letter was shorter, and contained the proposed three-page ordinance that was going to be applied to the 10 tax-exempt entities and a notice that a a public hearing was planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, during the regular township meeting. Atkinson, who previously served on the Barry County Department of Human Services Board, said he had some previous experience with the matter. “Supervisor Brown came to one of our Department of Human Services meetings at Thornapple Manor and he indeed presented a proposition to us, that we should be paying something toward fire and emergency services at Thornapple Manor. He was reminded of the fact that that is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization and that it was illegal, probably unconstitutional, and it wasn’t going to happen. “We all pay insurance. Most of us, thank God, never have to use it. That is the model of this user fee kind of situation.” Jim Brown, Hastings Charter Township supervisor “That was about a year ago, then we got this letter, and I thought, ‘Well, here we go again. Something must have churned this back up again,’” said Atkinson. Atkinson said met with Brown who gave a couple of reasons why he thought the fire services fee should be levied. “The history of nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organizations goes back to our constitution,” he said. “When the Constitution was written, they realized there were going to be some things that just couldn’t be taken care of by government.” Atkinson read a portion of a letter written to the board by Jerry Kobliska, the head elder at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which he writes that the proposed assessment was not a one-time fee, but an ongoing one, depending on the discretion of the township board, ‘To say that the entities represented here are not paying their fair share is probably not an accurate statement.’ “Jerry went on to say that you all know about the church’s community center that distributes clothing, bedding, household items and food to the city’s folks — provides a place to bring those items and then gives them out to people in need. They also have a supper club where they feed people and try to give them a little more healthy diet and counsel them,” said Atkinson, who added that the letter documented many other things the church does for the community. “That’s just one very, very good example of what one of these 10 agencies does. And, those things would probably cost a municipality in some way, shape or form if they didn’t provide that for free. That is why they are given taxexempt, nonprofit, charitable status. “Don’t do this,” said Atkinson. “This is not the way to balance or even to add funds to your coffers by singling out a few entities and trying to challenge a hundred-plus years of constitutional law.” Moore was the next to speak. He opened his comments by saying he appreciated the work the board does for the community. “I have to admit that I wouldn’t have been able to tell anybody anything about Hastings Charter Township Board until this last month or so, and I truly mean that as a complement,” he said. “I believe that you have obviously served this township well.” He also thanked Brown for going out to talk with him personally and to talk with the church’s administrative council to explain the letters and the proposed ordinance. Moore empathized with the board for having to wrangle with a tight budget, saying it was not unlike what his church is experiencing. Expenses are going up, he said. “I would implore you to try to find a way, and I would do anything I can to help, to try to find some way to solve this problem of potential or real shortfall without trying to break into novel territory,” said Moore. “As United Methodist, my church is in a little different situation than most in this group. You “The history of nonprofit, taxexempt, charitable organizations goes back to our constitution. When the Constitution was written, they realized there were going to be some things that just couldn’t be taken care of by government.” Jim Atkinson, American Legion Post 45 are starting to jump into something that is much larger than just the township. Our church has its name on deeds and such like that; but, our church is not locally held. Our church is a property that is held by the West Michigan Conference United Methodist Church, which is the west side of the state up to the top of the peninsula; there are some 400 churches ,and all of them are held by the conference itself. Moore said he contacted the conference chancellor, who works for a law firm in Kalamazoo. “He is very concerned about this. My bishop is very concerned about how this will all work out,” said Moore. “I just ask for your good sense. I do understand the stress you are under trying to provide when less and less resources seem to be there for you.” Reka Holley, a Hastings Charter Township resident and 2001 graduate of Barry County Christian School, who went on to earn a law degree, said she was asked to do some research into the ordinance and when she presented her findings to the other entities at a meeting Monday, they asked her to speak on their behalf. “I have discovered that while the ordinance is well-intentioned, it is probably illegal and unconstitutional as it applies to the charitable, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization within the township,” she said. “Under the existing law, the township simply does not have the authority to do what this ordinance purports to do, namely provide financial assistance to the township for purposes of maintaining the fire department through the assessment of a fee on the 10 tax-exempt entities in the township.” Holley said the powers of a municipality are derived from the state. “They have no inherent powers in and of themselves,” she said. “Anything that they do has to have a granted power from the state or the Constitution. This means municipalities are considered agents of the state and may only do what the state permits them to do and can’t do something that the state prohibits them from doing.” Holley said that while townships have the authority to pass ordinances regarding fire protection and are granted the authority to purchase fire protection services within the township and adopt a special assessment for those purposes on the lands and premises benefited by fire protection, the same code that gives the township the authority to enact a special assessment also has a phrase, “except, beginning in 2002, lands and premises exempt from the collection of taxes under the General Property Tax Act ...” “The foundation underlying the idea behind a special assessment is that it is assessed on properties that receive a benefit different from that received by the general public,” she said. “In this instance, the assessment would be levied against 10 nonprofit, tax-exempt entities that receive the exact same benefit as every other property within the township. So, to label this as an assessment really is not accurate under the prevailing precedent in law either. “Given this, there is really no other classification that we can properly label this as other than a tax,” said Holley. “Because it is a tax, the ordinance simply cannot apply to the tax-exempt organizations, even if it were passed because they are by definition taxexempt. However, if the ordinance were passed, I believe the ordinance faces constitutional deficiencies as well. “I wanted to see what the people wanted, how they felt about it, and I definitely think we got a good taste for that tonight.” Jenee Phillips, Hastings Charter Township treasurer Holley concluded by reiterating that the proposed ordinance is likely illegal and unconstitutional at both the state and federal levels. “As Mr. Atkinson said, if the ordinance were approved, there is a strong likelihood that it would face court challenges, especially given the potentially broad-ranging consequences since other townships would potentially look to try to implement the same thing. There would be a lot of organizations that would want to get involved to try and defeat such an ordinance. Court challenges would take up valuable township resources that are admittedly scarce. Furthermore, in the event of a challenge under the Headlee Amendment, if the claimant is successful, court costs up to and including attorney’s fees can be awarded; and, if awarded, these would further deplete already limited township resources. Therefore, I strongly urge the township board to withdraw this ordinance from consideration and focus on other viable, legal and constitutional means for meeting the township’s funding obligations for the BIRCH Fire Department.” Randall Bertrand, pastor of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, was next to address the board. “I don’t think that I am speaking specifically for our church, like was mentioned, the letter that was received talked about the community activities that the Seventh-day church is active in providing for Hastings, the city, the township, the surrounding community,” he said. “So many people representing their churches and their organizations provide so much to these towns, to the community, the people in those towns, to Hastings township. “In the conversation I had with Mr. Brown, what really got under my skin, what brought me to the point where I was willing to come here and speak, was a statement he made: ‘It’s about time you started to do your fair share,’” said Bertrand. Bertrand spoke at length about how members of his congregation and others serve their community through their jobs, volunteer service and as veterans who had served their nation. “That’s who we are as believers. That’s who we are when we share our faith and live our faith,” he said. “I think we do a fair share. My heart is in this community. My heart is in this township. My church’s heart is in this township and if we get hamstrung by this fee it’s going take resources out of us that we can put back in.” After the representatives from the 10 entities had been given their opportunity to speak Tuesday, Brown asked members of the township board if they would like to comment. Keith Murphy declined to comment at that time but later, during the board comment portion of the meeting said that he believed that a lot of misinformation had been circulating in the community. “When this all began, way back when, I wasn’t for it, and I am still not for it,” said Murphy. Rita Mennell said she felt the board had an obligation to do its due diligence, and that is why she had voted in favor of allowing Brown to pursue the ordinance. “We have to look at other ideas; otherwise we’re not doing our jobs, of what we were set up to do,” she said. “If we can’t, we can’t, and we are willing to go by that. From what I’ve heard here tonight, I’m willing to say I’m not for it either; and I was one of the originally four that said, ‘Let’s check into it.’” Bill Wetzel said he had opposed it from the beginning and continued to be opposed. James Partridge said the board was elected to represent the people and that is what they were there to do. “If no one comes to the meetings, we’re making the best decisions we can with the knowledge that we have, so we appreciate you coming out” he said. Partridge then asked the 10 entities and the citizens in the township who were in atten- “I think we do a fair share. My heart is in this community. My heart is in this township. My church’s heart is in this township and if we get hamstrung by this fee it’s going take resources out of us that we can put back in.” Randall Bertrand, pastor, Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish dance if they would be willing to pay a user fee for fire protection services. He said that with many insurance agencies, fire and emergency service user fees can be claimed. He also asked them to ask their property insurance providers if BIRCH’s rating made their insurance premiums lower. Finally, Partridge asked if the citizens would be willing to approve a millage to support fire protection services. “We’re one of the few left in BIRCH that do not have a fire millage or road millage,” he said. “At some point, we have to come up with a different type of revenue stream.” Brown concurred and suggested an analogy. “We all pay insurance. Most of us, thank God, never have to use it. A user-fee situation, research it, yes, all that’s out there, but a millage is support it that is sitting there waiting to be used and when you do use it, you will pay for it again. That is the model of this user-fee kind of situation. “There is no vote tonight,” said Brown. “This is the start, or the end, or whatever happens to do the rest of the homework on this. So, we will have more news on this. We will do more investigation on this. Investigating, that sounds kind of bad. We’ll be doing more fact- finding and we’ll go from there.” Partridge made the motion dissolve the issue and not pursue until some time in the future, if it is deemed necessary to open it back up, but not for at least 12 months. The motion was seconded by Murphy. During board comments at the end of the meeting, Brown said. “This is how America works, the board has spoken, but I voted ‘no’ for a lot of other reasons. But, on to a lot of bigger and better things.” Weather expected to cooperate with Gun Lake Winterfest by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Gun Lake Winterfest returns this weekend, with a variety of events scheduled through Sunday. Last year, not only was no snow on the ground, the lake water was too warm for ice, causing the planning committee and participants to improvise. But this year, organizers are smiling at the forecast of snow and normal temperatures as they finalize duties and details. The Winterfest fishing contest began Feb. 9 and continues through Saturday. Anglers of all ages can still register at Gillett’s. For more information, call 616-481-4516. The main schedule of events includes: Friday, Feb. 15 Yankee Springs Golf Course — free cross country skiing; skiers must bring their own equipment. 4 to 10 p.m. — Terrace Grille Valentine and Winterfest weekend menu. 6 to 10 p.m. — Tom Northrup live in the Terrace Grille at Bay Pointe Inn. 6 to 10 p.m. — Sand Bar and Grill hot wing contest; $10 entry fee. All you can eat for 30 minutes. 6:30 p.m. — registration at Yankee Springs Golf Course for euchre tournament. Play begins at 7 p.m. 9 p.m. — comedy show at Orchard Hills Golf Course. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Headliner is Floyd Philips, featuring Adam Degi and Jordan Francisco as host. Tickets, $15 available at Barry County Chamber of Commerce, The Bib or at the door. Saturday, Feb. 16, events at Allegan County Park 9 a.m. — broomball tournament throughout the day. 9:30 a.m. — registration for co-ed volleyball tourney starts. Cost is $40 per team, and team must have at least two male and two female members. 10 a.m. Gun Lake Tribe opening ceremony. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Put a friend in jail to raise funds for next year’s Winterfest. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. food vendors are open. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — free trolley rides with stops at Sand Bar and Grill, The Bib, Allegan County Park, The Store at South Shore and Bay Pointe Inn. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — kids games inside Leaders Marine building next to the county parking lot. Craft tables, carnival games, appearance by Dollar the Squirrel, the Chemical Bank Mascot, Stormy the Magician and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. polar dip registration. Cost is $10, with limited T-shirts available. 11 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. — chicken drop. 11 a.m. to noon — talent show. Noon to 6 p.m. — beer tent is open Noon to 2 p.m. — Best chili on Gun Lake cook-off. Noon to 12:30 p.m. — first round judging of Battle of the Beards. 1 to 1:30 p.m. — pizza-eating contest. 1:45 to 3 p.m. — judging and awards for the Battle of the Beards. 2 to 4 p.m. — ice sculpting on lakeside. 3 to 3:45 p.m. — annual Previously Pink swimsuit fashion show on the stage. 4 p.m. - Gun Lake Winterfest Polar Dip begins. Saturday off-site events Yankee Springs Golf Course — free cross country skiing. Bring own equipment. 6:30 to 11 a.m. — pancake breakfast and bake sale at Orangeville Township Hall. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. registration for Snow Stomp 5K run for fun at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. Race starts at 10 a.m. 9 a.m. — check in for YMCA Ice Tee Golf Scramble at Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake. Tee time is 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Sand Bar and Grill —barbecue sauce contest. Sauce will be ready by 2 p.m. 11 a.m. until midnight — martinis all day at The Bib. 11 a.m. — registration at Yankee Springs Golf Course for snowmobile fun run. Run begins at noon and ends between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. — The Legacy Restaurant at Yankee Springs Golf Course continues Rib Fest. 4 to 10 p.m. — Terrace Grille Valentine and Winterfest weekend menu. 8 p.m. to midnight — ’80s Night Dance Party at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Prizes will be awarded to best dressed. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door at the Bib or Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Sunday, Feb. 17 Yankee Springs Golf Course — free cross country skiing; bring own equipment. Noon to 2 p.m. — Longest Drive In Fairway contest at Yankee Springs Golf Course. 4:30 p.m. music trivia contest — teams of four compete; $25 per team. Contest takes place at The Bib restaurant. A complete list of events can also be found at the Gun Lake Winterfest website, www.gunlakewinterfest.com or on Facebook. New exhibit coming to Charlton Park Seeking information and items Historic Charlton Park will welcome the traveling display Resourceful Women: 30 Who Worked to Preserve Michigan’s Water, Woods and Wildlife from the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame in Lansing, April 8 through June 16. In conjunction with Resourceful Women, park staff will be adding a Barry County section. To that end, they are looking for information and memorabilia of the Barry County Sportswomen’s Club and any local women who potentially fit the profile of the exhibit, said Claire Johnston, Charlton Park’s curator and exhibits coordinator, who is putting together the local exhibit. The park will take items on loan or as donations, as long as prior arrangements have been made with Johnston. The exhibit will be the first in the newly renovated first floor of Charlton Park’s stone museum building. The community will be invited to an opening reception and special programming to complement the exhibit which will be announced in March. Anyone with information or items to share is asked to call Johnston, 269-945-3775, or email her, CJohnston@barrycounty.org. For additional information, visit www.charltonpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79 at 2545 Charlton Park Road. Castelein rolls his fourth 300 game at Hastings Bowl Ryan Castelein rolled a 300 game at Hastings Bowl Jan. 30. It is his fourth 300-g game ever. He rolled the others in Richland and Middleville. �Page 16 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Three-point surge helps Lions get by Galesburg by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A 15-2 run, sparked by four consecutive three-pointers, pushed Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team in front of Galesburg- Augusta in the third quarter Tuesday night. The Lions went on to a 52-45 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over the visiting Rams, improving to 11-4 overall this season and 9-4 in the KVA. Maple Valley’s Micah Bromley looks to drive past Galesburg-Augusta’s Andy Gregg during the fourth quarter of Tuesday night’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “It feels good,” said Lion senior guard Garrett Miller. “I just wish it wouldn’t take so long for our shots to fall when we come out. It would make it a lot easier on ourselves. But, we’re a team that never gives up. We’re always going to play to the end.” Miller hit the first and the last of those four consecutive three-pointers. He drilled one on an inbounds play from the right corner with 5:43 left in the third quarter to pull his team within two points at 30-2800. The Rams had led 28-22 at the half. Micah Bromley knocked down a threepointer on the Lions’ next possession, then Anthony Mahler hit one in transition, then Miller hit another one in the right corner to put his team up 37-30. “We were running the same plays and stuff (as the first half),” Miller said. “They just started to fall. That’s all I remember. On the inbounds, they weren’t covering that corner, so why not take it.” Micah Bromley led the Lions with 10 points on the night. Austin Gonser and Miller had nine each. Mahler finished with seven, while Tyler Hickey and Tommy Mudge had six each. Mudge had a team-high nine rebounds for the Lions, and Miller added eight. The Rams’ Kyle Mallwitz must have figured “why not take it” to the basket in the first half. Mallwitz finished with a game-high 19 points. “It’s something we’ve been working on. In practice all day on Monday and even an hour before game-time today we were working on how to stop the dribble drive that Galesburg likes to run,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ewing. “In the first half we didn’t do it. We let them get way too close to the basket and any person can make a three-foot jumper. The second half we were stopping them at the free throw line and they were having to take a lot of bad shots.” The Lions struggled to stay in front of the Rams’ powerful guard. He also helped his team get back in the ball game after the Lions’ three-point barrage. He scored the games’ next four points after the four straight threes, to close out the quarter. A three-point play by Mallwitz a minute and a half into the fourth quarter got the Rams the lead back at 39-37. Maple Valley got the lead back for good Maple Valley’s Garrett Miller races in for a lay-up as Galesburg-Augusta’s Andy Gregg goes whizzing past Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with 4:08 left in the fourth quarter, on a pair of free throws by Mahler which made it 4341. The Lions were just 13-of-23 at the free throw line on the night, but were 9-of-13 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The Lions also struggled rebounding the basketball a bit early, but picked that up in the second half along with their intensity. All four of the Lions’ fourth quarter field goals came as a direct result of an offensive rebound. Behind Mallwitz for the Rams, Cody Diamond added 11 points and Trammell Orr had eight. Maple Valley has a big game ahead Friday. It’s the Lions’ winter homecoming and they’ll be playing host to Schoolcraft. The Lions were especially pleased with the way they closed out Tuesday’s game because of the way Friday’s ended. They fell 51-46 at Kalamazoo Christian Friday. The Comets pulled in front 40-34 heading into the fourth quarter, then held on by going 9-of-11 at the free throw line in the final eight minutes. The Lions didn’t help themselves at the line at all. They were just 3-of-12 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter, and had a stretch where they were down two points and missed six straight foul shots. Gonser and Bromley went off in the first meeting between the two teams, so Ewing said he expected the Comets to focus on them Friday. They did, and Miller and Mater stepped up to lead the way offensively for Maple Valley. They finished with 14 points each. Gonser had just four points, but pulled down nine rebounds. Tommy Mudge chipped in eight points for the Lions. Brennan Heidema led the Comets with ten points. Nate Niewoonder and Ben Doorn had nine points each. Niewoonder hit three threes in the first half to get the Comet offense rolling. The Lions only turned the ball over three times in the loss. Matteson joins DK Hall of Fame Kyle Matteson, a 1999 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, was honored between the varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball games Friday night against Parchment as the 2013 inductee to the Delton Kellogg High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Matteson was the Delton Kellogg Male Athlete of the Year in 1999, as a three-sport athlete who left his mark on the football field, the basketball court and the track at Delton Kellogg High School. In football, Matteson was a two-year varsity starter at quarterback, safety and punter. At quarterback, he accounted for over 1,000 yards of offense in each of his two varsity seasons. He had over 1,300 yards of offense, including a record 850 passing yards and a team-high 20 touchdowns his junior year. As a senior, he had over 1,000 combined yards and 11 touchdowns. At safety, Matteson recorded 163 tackles and 11 interceptions, and as a punter he averaged 36.7 yards per kick over the two years. He was a two-time team captain and MVP, and was an All-KVA and All-Barry County quarterback and defensive back for both varsity seasons. He was named an All-Area Battle Creek Enquirer football player and was named First Team All-State safety in Class B his senior year. Matteson was a three-year varsity starter in basketball, a team captain, and a team MVP in his junior and senior seasons. He averaged 18.9 points per game, 4.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game from his point guard position. He had over 850 points and 250 assists in his career, earning All-KVA and All-Barry County in both his junior and senior years. He was an All-Area Battle Creek Enquirer basketball player his senior season as well. Matteson continued to set his marks in track as well, participating in the 400-meter dash and the 400-meter, 800-meter and 1600meter relays. He was an all-conference athlete Lowell-Caledonia’s Josh Riemersma closes in on Unity goalkeeper Connor von der Hoff during Saturday night’s conference contest at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Kyle Matteson is presented with his Hall of Fame plaque by Delton Kellogg athletic director Mike Mohn between the varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games at Delton Kellogg High School Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) in his three seasons. In his freshman and junior season he placed seventh and second in the mile relay at the state meet. In his senior season, he won the all four of his events at the conference meet and went on to finish seventh in the 400-meter dash at the state finals, capping off his career with three state medals. Matteson was a team captain and the team MVP in his senior year, after leading his team to three conference championships. Matteson is the son of Kevin and Kelli Matteson. After high school he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in finance from Grand Valley State University. He and his wife, Heidi, have a son, Grady. Matteson is proud of his family and his work at Matteson Marine, which was established by his great-grandfather in 1902. Free fishing returns Call any Saturday and Sunday time for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 All Michigan fishing license fees will be waived Saturday and Sunday during the state’s winter free fishing weekend. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. For many, the annual free fishing weekend has become a tradition, a time to get together and have some fishing fun. Experienced anglers who offer a child or young adult the chance to take their first fishing trip can provide a rewarding experience for all. 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Lowell-Cal. shuts out the Unity Knights The Unity Knights’ varsity hockey team managed a tie in its first meeting with Lowell-Caledonia this winter, but things didn’t go so well in their second conference clash. The Lowell-Caledonia boys scored a 4-0 win over the Knights at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Devin Rosema earned the shut-out in net for Lowell-Caledonia, stopping all 36 shots that flew his way. Connor von der Hoff made 25 saves at the other end for the Unity Knights. Josh Riemersma had two goals and an assist to lead the Lowell-Caledonia team. Luke VanLaar and Eric Balut had a goal and two assist each. “This was a good game for the team and a win we really needed,” said LowellCaledonia head coach Tim Beurer. “The entire team played well in securing the victory.” The Unity Knights’ Adam Hyrsl looks to kick the puck past Lowell-Caledonia’s Josh Riemersma behind the net during Saturday’s conference contest at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Knights return to action with a couple of home contests this weekend, against West Ottawa at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Grand Rapids Christian Saturday at 6 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 17 DK girls pull out close one in K-zoo Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Mike Mohn thought his team got some things it needed Tuesday night. The Panthers got a win over Kalamazoo Christian, after a rough loss to Parchment Friday night. It wasn’t just a win, it was a hard-fought, down-to-the-wire type victory. “We haven’t had a real tight one lately where we had to knock down free throws and protect the ball when we needed to and all that good stuff,” Mohn said. “We needed a tough, tough win like this to kind of build some character on our way to the state tournament that’s coming up in a couple weeks.” Delton topped the Comets 43-40 in Kalamazoo Tuesday. The Comets led throughout much of the contest, but Delton pulled in front for good with just under two and a half minutes left in the fourth quarter. “Mallory Sewell was fantastic tonight,” Mohn said. “She ended up with 21 (points). She took over in the end, rebounding the ball and offensively. We got her the ball and she was a little more patient with it. She had 17 in the second half, the third and fourth quarters she just erupted.” Delton Kellogg also got 11 points from Rachel Parker and six from Kristen Mohn. Britney Laaksonen had 17 points to lead the Comets, and Carly Vandenberg added nine. The Panthers are now 13-4 overall and 114 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Parchment topped the Delton Kellogg girls 38-27 in Delton Friday. Delton led 12-8 after one quarter, but Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its fourth straight conference championship after winning the final Capital Area Activities Conference Jamboree of the season Wednesday at Stockbridge High School by nearly 35 points over runnerup Lansing Catholic. LHS wins fourth straight league title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team brought in a couple of judges over the past two weeks to pick its performance apart while it prepared for the final Capital Area Activities Conference White Division jamboree of the season. “She really picked apart the small details that go into each round, timing, sticking stunts more solid and hand placement in stunts,” Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said, “the things that judges take off small point deductions for. She felt we were fundamentally solid, we just need to polish the cheers up to really maximize our points.” The Vikings got their first chance to put some of the ideas into practice Wednesday, and although things didn’t go completely smoothly that didn’t stop the Vikings from winning their fourth straight conference championship. Lakewood won the third and final league jamboree by about 35 points over runner-up Lansing Christian. “We did not have our best night last night,” Martin said. “I think the long break between meets did not help us. We were a little flat.” The Vikings hadn’t competed in two weeks because of the cancellation of the Jan. 26 Grand Ledge tournament. Martin thinks that the scrutiny of the judges and the changes the Vikings have planned will pay off soon though. “I think once we get back in the competition groove the changes will really help,” said Martin. “We are looking forward to heading into districts and have really been expressing to the girls how important it is to really clean things up before we go to playoffs.” Lakewood finished the day Wednesday with a score of 696.40. Lansing Catholic was second with a 661.48, followed by Stockbridge 638.60, Portland 598.54, Williamston 559.70 and Corunna 451.90. The Vikings scored a 220.2 in the first round, a 188.7 in round two and a 287.5 in round three. Lakewood will be at Allegan Saturday (Feb. 16) for a Division 3 District Tournament. Delton Kellogg’s Mallory Sewell looks for a way to get by Parchment’s Meredith Stutz in the post Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Brooke Martin is whacked across the arm by Parchment’s Kendyl Hinton as she tries to get a shot up Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg defense holds Parchment to 33 points in win Corunna never trails in win over Lakewood girls by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Corunna scored the first ten points Friday. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team cut that lead in half by the end of the first quarter, but five points was as close as the Vikings would be the rest of the evening. Corunna scored a 47-30 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win at Lakewood High School. Payton Birchmeier led the way for the Cavaliers, scoring 26 points to go with 13 rebounds. “That’s the third game we started slow,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “That’s obviously my fault, because we didn’t do a good enough job. We’ve got to start faster and keep in the game, and then we can afford to miss shots and can afford to give up some plays and allow our defense to take advantage. When you’re down 10-0 it’s an uphill battle the whole time. “You get back in the game, boom then have a bad spell just for two times and make a little mistake, someone gets tired an boom Lakewood’s Madison McLean has a shot swatted away by Corunna’s Madison Turner during the first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Ellie Reynolds (11) dribbles past Corunna’s Jessica Cameron Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) they’re up by ten again.” Lakewood pulled within 12-7 by the end of the first quarter, but the Cavaliers scored the first five points of the second quarter to push their lead to double digits again. The Vikings never really could put together any spurts after that. Three-pointers by Brooke Wieland pulled the Vikings within seven once midway through the second quarter, and to within eight once late in the third. Wieland finished with a team-high eight points. Emily Kutch had just seven points. Ellie Reynolds added six points and Konnor Geiger and Liz Campeau had four each for Lakewood. Kutch added 12 rebounds, while Geiger and Reynolds had four each. Reynolds and Kutch had three steals apiece. “The kids did scrap. We were in the game,” Frost said. “If we make a few lay-ups or finish a couple plays. That wasn’t just Em. It was everybody. Ellie had her best game. She had eight points, she could have had 15 with all the easy shots that she missed.” The Vikings never did get into a good offensive rhythm. All seven points the Vikings scored in the first quarter came thanks to offensive rebounds. Lakewood didn’t do a good enough job of taking advantage of match-ups it could exploit in the ball game. Lakewood is now 5-13 overall this season and 1-7 in the CAAC-White. Lakewood will travel to Stockbridge Friday. Parchment went on a 15-2 run in the second quarter and never looked back. “(In the first quarter we were) attacking their attack, which is what we talked about all week,” coach Mohn said. “As well as we did it in the first quarter, that’s as poorly as we did it in the second. We got outscored 15-2 in the second quarter and that was the ball game.” “Part of it’s their defensive pressure, but my goodness we just stopped looking to shoot, don’t shoot, if we do shoot we’re falling away when we play against teams like that. It’s one of those things.” Delton got nine points from Brooke Martin and eight from Sewell. Meredith Stutz led Parchment with 16 points. Kendyl Hinton and Megan Maxey had six points each for the visiting Panthers. Delton Kellogg’s Zach Meyers flies past Parchment’s Tristen Jehnsen on his way to the basket Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s 2013 Hall of Fame night will be memorable for more than one reason. Kyle Matteson (class of 1999) was inducted into the Delton Kellogg High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the Delton varsity boys’ basketball team snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 49-33 victory over visiting Parchment. Delton Kellogg led 6-3 after one quarter, and it was the Delton boys who found some scoring first - in the fourth quarter. The host Panthers led 28-24 heading into the final eight minutes, then outscored the visiting Parchment Panthers 21-9 down the stretch. Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis said Zach Leinaar was the catalyst for Delton Kellogg’s zone defense which pushed Parchment into a poor shooting night. Leinaar was good on both ends of the floor, scoring 17 points to go with seven assists and seven rebounds. He was 8-of-10 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter to help the Delton boys secure the victory. Delton also got six points and seven rebounds from Colton Tobias and six points from Zach Meyers. Parchment was led by Kendall Griffin’s 16 points. Clay Whitehead added five points. Delton Kellogg will be at home against Galesburg-Augusta for Winterfest Friday night, then will be at Schoolcraft Tuesday. Delton Kellogg’s Colton Tobias fires a shot up over Parchment’s Jack Binegar during Friday night’s KVA contest at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK boys extend GRCC into overtime by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans found some fight Friday night. Now they need to learn to finish. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team fell to 0-7 in the OK Gold Conference with a 51-48 overtime loss to Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Middleville. The Trojans fell by 19 in their meeting with the Cougars in Grand Rapids last month. “We battled. We competed,” said TK head coach Mike Rynearson. The Trojans led by five at the half, 227-22, but the Cougars went on a 13-3 run during the third quarter to take control of the ball game away from TK. TK fought back to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, and had a shot to win it at the end of regulation that wouldn’t fall. The Cougars then outscored the Trojans 6-3 in overtime. Again, the Trojans had the last shot. TK ran a play out of a time-out with 15 seconds left, but couldn’t get the shot it wanted for Tommy Hamilton and Grant Allison was forced to heave up a desperation three that missed its mark. Allison had a fine game overall, with 14 points, six assists and three rebounds. TK also got ten points and seven rebounds from Louis Koepke. Cole Cronkright added seven points, 13 rebounds and two assists. Hamilton finished with eight points and three assists. Allison’s last-gasp three wasn’t the only one the Trojans missed, as they struggled from behind the arc a bit going 6-of-29. Jon Marosi led the Cougars with 22 points and seven rebounds. He was a perfect 14-of14 at the free throw line. “We just couldn’t stay in front of him,” Rynearson said. “Then when he got to the rim we were forced to foul.” Catholic Central also got eight points from Shane Johnson and seven from Peter Firlik. They had six rebounds each. Thornapple Kellogg is now 4-12 overall. The Trojans return to action at home against Hastings Friday. Delton Kellogg girls clinch conference cheer title again Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team successfully defended its Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference championship Saturday, wining the league final at Pennfield High School. Delton Kellogg had the highest scores of the day in each of the first two rounds, scoring a 196.8 in round one and a 178.96 in round two. The Panthers’ round three score of 265.7 was the second best of the day, behind White Pigeon’s 268.8. The Panthers finished the day with a total score of 635.46. White Pigeon was second with a 621.7, followed by Maple Valley 616.1, Schoolcraft 586.4, Bangor 576.38, Bronson 573.94 and Pennfield 551.5. Maple Valley scored a 193.4 in round one and a 159.5 in round two. The Lions were tied with White Pigeon at the end of round two, at 352.9 points apiece. White Pigeon scored a 186.5 in round one and a 166.4 in round two. The Lions fell to third with a 263.2 in round three. The Lions fell to third for the day, but finished second to Delton Kellogg in the overall league standings. �Page 18 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Vikes play Corunna a lot closer the second time by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior forward Michael Carr spun around in the post and flipped a short little jumper high off the glass and through the hoop for Lakewood’s first and only lead of the second half Friday. It put the Vikings up 30-29 with 5:02 left in the fourth quarter against visiting Corunna. The Cavaliers took off on an 11-2 run over the next minute and a half though, and went on to a 53-44 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win. Corunna’s Mikhail Myles drilled a threepointer, then a steal led to a lay-up for Montgomery Myles to put the Cavaliers up 34-30. After a bucket by the Vikings’ Dylan Durkee, Mikhail drilled another three-pointer then Montogmery completed a three-point play to finish off the quick spurt with the Cavaliers up 40-34. The buckets Carr and Durkee made highlighted improvements the two have made on the offensive end though. “They’re our two best defensive players hands down, but if they’re going to be on the floor they’re going to have to be an offensive threat too,” Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield said. “Everyday we start practice and I have the next rotation instead of four guys going to the ball at once.” Corunna led just 19-18 at the half. The Vikings drew three offensive fouls on the Cavaliers in the third quarter alone. One was on Mikhail and one on Montgomery, and both had to go to the bench for a time with three fouls each. They still led Corunna offensively though. Mikhail finished with 19 points and Montgomery had 20, including ten in the fourth quarter. Joshua Fattal added 12 points for the Cavaliers, going 8-o-f-8 at the free throw line. Lakewood got ten points from Durkee, 12 from Alex Potter and eight from Carr. McKinney and Colin O’Mara added five points each. McKinney and Durkee were both 5-of-5 at the free throw line. The Vikings were 18-of-20 at the foul line as a team. Corunna had a good night at the line too, going 17-of-19. “They’re growing. They believe in each other. I don’t think Corunna expected that game tonight. I think we’re surprising some Lakewood’s Kalib McKinney fires up a three-pointer during the third quarter of Friday’s contest with Corunna. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Michael Carr (right) is hit by Corunna’s Adam Dietrich as he tries to get a shot off during the third quarter Friday night at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) for about 25 minutes with them working post moves, working post moves.” Piercefield was even more impressed with the defensive improvements the entire team showed off Friday. The Vikings gave up 75 points and lost by 27 in their first meeting with the Cavaliers, although some of those points in that first meeting were attributed more to offensive turnovers than the Viking defense. “Defensively, a big problem we had the first half of the year is we would over pursue and over help, and then we weren’t there in our rotations,” Piercefield said. “Now we are starting to trust that guy is going to be there people,” Piercefield said. Lakewood is now 7-11 overall this season and 3-5 in the CAAC-White. The Vikings will be at Stockbridge Friday for another league contest. Mason topped the Vikings 61-47 at Lakewood High School Tuesday in non-conference action. A total of 11 three-pointers wasn’t enough for the Vikings to keep pace with the Bulldogs. Doug Brodfield led the way for Mason with 24 points. He had eight in the first quarter as his team ran out to a 20-16 lead. The Bulldogs exteneded their lead in every quarter of the game. Potter led the Vikings with 18 points. He hit four three-pointers. O’Mara finished with nine points and David Parks six. Parks also had six rebounds and three assists. McKinney had five assits for the Vikings and three rebounds. Mason turned the ball over just five times all game long, and outrebounded the Vikings 25-20. Somerfield leads Greenville to victory over Hastings girls Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team finished off its non-conference schedule with a 5-5 record this season, falling 47-40 at Greenville Tuesday. The Saxons are now 6-10 overall. Hastings had a third quarter lead against the now 14-3 Yellow Jackets, but the Saxons’ hot-shooting cooled down the stretch as Greenville outscored Hastings 12-7 in the fourth quarter. The two teams were tied 14-14 after one quarter. Greenville pulled ahead 23-19 at the half. Maddie Dailey led the Saxons with 12 points. Taylor Carter had nine and Grace Meade added eight. Leah Somerfield had 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Yellow Jackets. Nikota Howe added seven points and Britta Bernth five for Greenville. Hastings returns to action at Thornapple Kellogg Friday, then will close out the OK Gold Conference season with three games next week, at Ottawa Hills Tuesday, at home against Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday and at home against South Christian Friday. Hastings is currently 1-5 in the league. 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Ser. 57-31; Moore’s Apts. 48-40; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 46-38; Hastings Bowl 41.5-46.5; DJ on the Roll 35.552.5. High Game and Series - M. Moore 155; N. Taylor 135; L. Apsey 167; L. Kendall 168; A. Croff 129; T. Dickinson 158; J. Wood 143; C. Cooper 193-546; C. Gdula 164; C. Miller 187517; D. McCollum 194-541; C. Purdum 185; L. Brandt 190. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits The Saxons’ Stefan Horvat tries to get a shot over Greenville’s Ian Cooper (32) in the lane Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maxwell Clark and Michael Eastman stepped up with leading scorer Luke Heide out with an injury Tuesday night. Clark had 24 points and Eastman 18 as the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 59-55 non-conference victory over visiting Greenville. While Clark and Eastman stepped up their scoring a bit, everyone combined on the defensive effort which allowed the Saxons to build a 41-30 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Eric Hart added six points and a team-high seven rebounds for Hastings. Eastman had six rebounds. Stefan Horvat led the Saxons in assists. Greenville got 22 points from Gregory Krusniak and 12 from Ryan Davis. Curtis Heppe chipped in nine points and Miguel Nieto had eight. The Saxons, who are now 11-3 overall, will look to improve on their 5-1 OK Gold Conference record when they travel to Thornapple Kellogg Friday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — Page 19 TK tops rival Hastings for district championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings moved a few guys around trying to find a few extra points, but it didn’t matter. It didn’t even really help in the end. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team won the Division 2 District Tournament it hosted Wednesday, topping rival Hastings 45-21 in the district championship match. The Trojans won their OK Gold Conference dual with the Saxons 45-21 in December. “The way the match turned out the first time they needed to look to make a move and probably if they don’t move it’s a closer match, but they had to look to maximize some points,” said TK head coach Scott Szczepanek. “It was completely understood. I had run some different ways through my head and I wasn’t shocked by their moves. Our guys, I tell them as long as you prepare yourself, whoever you run out there against, we have faith we’re going to do well. Win or lose, we’re going to do well.” That was the attitude the Trojans wanted take into their regional tournament as well, which will was scheduled to be hosted by Lowell last night. TK was slated to take on East Grand Rapids in one regional semifinal while Lowell faceed off against Northview in the other. “They’re what they always are,” Hastings’ Zack Wilcox (right) tries to break free from the grasp of Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Flynn during the first period of their 130-pound bout Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Stephen Kendall (top) pushes Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Iveson to his back during the second period of their 145-pound match Wednesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Szczepanek said of the Red Arrows. “We’re going to have to wrestle our very best, and hope things go our way. As long as we go out there and wrestle our best, I’m happy for us.” The only real change in the Trojan line-up at the district tournament did well. Junior Kyle Krey stepped in for the ill Austin Sensiba at 140 pounds, and scored a 10-3 win over the Saxons’ Jesus DelAngel. Krey nearly got the pin, putting DelAngel on his back in Trojans finish sweep of OK Gold/Green jamborees by Brett Bremer Sports Editor If there’s a time to be peaking, this is it. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team clinched its third conference championship in the last four years by winning Wednesday’s OK Gold/Green Jamboree at Hastings High School by almost 27 points over runner-up Grand Rapids Catholic Central. TK won all five league jamborees this winter. The Trojans had their highest round one and two scores of the season, starting the day with a 230.5 in round one and a 219.14 in round two. For the past few years the Trojans have consistently had an outstanding round three. TK head coach Abby Kanitz said her girls have made sure that rounds one and two are outstanding as well this season, and the team is having the highest scores in those rounds that the program has ever had. “They have been drilling, and drilling, and drilling the little things, and fixing the little things, so scores should be going up,” Kanitz said. “It’s nice to see them going up at this point in the season.” The Trojans added back tucks to their round two performance in February, and that has helped scores in that round. TK closed out its day Wednesday with a 294.10 in round three. Catholic Central actually had the top round three score of the day, a 300.20. The Cougars also scored a 219.00 in round one and a 197.14 in round two. Hastings was in second place behind the Trojans after the first two rounds where the Saxons scored a 224.30 and a 198.08. The Saxons then scored a 293.70 in round three to place third overall. “We were very excited,” said Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell. “These were the highest scores of the season so far.” The Saxons’ Kenny Cross lifts Thornapple Kellogg’s Cole Gahan off the mat during the third period of their 160-pound match at Wednesday’s Division 2 Team District Tournament in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the first period of the match. That win put TK up 33-9 with five matches left to go. Hastings would pull within 3321, but Dan Dykstra sealed the win for TK with a pin of William McKeever 40 seconds into their 171-pound match. Pete Westra then finished off TK’s win with a pin of Patrick Murphy 4:34 into the 189-pound match. TK had four other pins in the district final. Chad Geers started the night with a pin of Alex Traister 1:51 into the 215-pound match for TK. Ronaldo Sambrano scored a pin at 112 pounds, as did Chris Poland at 119 pounds and Ryan Flynn at 125 pounds. TK’s other points came from Nick Flynn’s 8-2 victory over Zack Wilcox at 130 pounds, and Paul Haney’s 11-4 win over Joe Siska at 135. Cougars and Sailors hand TK girls two more league losses It was that “hell week” once again for the Trojans in the OK Gold Conference. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central in back to back games to see its league record fall to 2-5 The Cougars scored a 44-24 win over the Trojans in Middleville Friday. Catholic Central led 27-10 at the half. TK fought back to get within ten points, holding the Cougars scoreless for nearly all of the third quarter until they drained a three at the The Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team caps off its conference championship season with a solid round three performance Wednesday at the final OK Gold/Green Jamboree of the year. (Photo by Dan Goggins) 77576182 TK finished the day with a total score of 743.74, followed by Catholic Central 716.34, Hastings 716.08, Holland Christian 702.74, Byron Center 679.24, Wayland 675.60, Zeeland West 628.90 and Hamilton 592.60. “It was fun. I think it’s a good night to go out on,” Kanitz said. “We had two of our highest scores of the season.” The Trojans and Saxons will try to add some more high scores when they take pasrt in the Division 2 District Tournament Saturday (Feb. 16) beginning at 3 p.m. in Middleville.has c The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team finishes off its round one performance during the final OK Gold/Green Conference Jamboree of the season Wednesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We tried bumping Wilcox up to 30 in an attempt to go after where we thought there might be a win. That was a change. We were prepared to do things up in the upper weights if it came to that, but it didn’t,” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins. Hastings had a brief 9-6 lead after three matches. Nate Pewoski won by forfeit for Hastings at 285 pounds and then Mitchell Sarhatt scored a 6-5 win over Ryan Gorton in the 103-pound bout. After Krey’s victory, Hastings got an 8-4 win from Stephen Kendall over Nick Iveson at 145, a pin from Jason Slaughter at 152 pounds, and a 7-1 win by Kenny Cross over Cole Gahan at 160. Hastings defeated Wayland 58-17 in its district semifinal match. buzzer got to up 30-17 heading into the fourth quarter. Jessica Weaver led the Cougars to the win with 15 points. Michaela Faber added 12 and Courtney Zenner had nine. Kelli Graham led TK with 14 points. Sydney Krol had a team-high eight rebounds. TK is now 7-10 overall this season and 2-5 in the conference. The Trojans return to action at home against Hastings Friday. �Page 20 — Thursday, February 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Vikes and Lions take different paths to regionals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is a big difference in the levels of experience in the Lakewood guys and the Maple Valley guys who will be wrestling in Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Wrestling Regional at Williamston Saturday. All four of Lakewood’s individual regional qualifiers were regional qualifiers a year ago. The two Maple Valley regional qualifiers didn’t even wrestle in the individual state tournament a year ago. Only one of the six local wrestlers who advanced through Saturday’s Division 3 Individual District Tournament at Lakewood High School has been beyond the regional round of the state tournament, to the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills - Lakewood sophomore Jordon Bennett. Bennett won the 145-pound weight class Saturday, pinning all three of his opponents including Stockbridge’s Chase Roberts 2 minutes and 36 seconds into their championship match, upping his record this season to 35-1. Bennett’s lone loss was to Buchanan’s Jeff Mucha early in the season. Mucha also topped Bennett at last year’s individual state finals, where Bennett was 1-2 suffering his first two losses of the season. The two losses at the Palace and the one to Mucha early this year have driven the Viking sophomore. “A lot of things have been different, my mental mentality, my outlook I guess,” Bennett said. “Walking in (to the Palace) last year, yeah there’s a lot of variables that were against me, but I just kind of broke. I choked Lakewood’s Jordon Bennett turns Stockbridge 145-pounder Chase Roberts nears a pin of Stockbridge’s Chase Roberts during the second period of their championship round match at Saturday’s Division 3 Individual District Tournament hosted by the Vikings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Zack Rosenberger works his way out of the grasp of Leslie’s Bruce Hall during the third period of their 285-pound consolation semifinal Saturday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer at it. All the kids that placed at it, almost, I beat. Even the kids in the finals, Devin Skatzka (Richmond) and Zehlin Storr (Leslie), I’ve beaten them both in my life- TK and Hastings do well, not quite as well as Lowell Only Lowell had more champions than Hastings Saturday. Only Lowell had more medalists than Thornapple Kellogg Saturday. Lowell wrestlers won eight flight championships, and 13 medals overall, at the Division 2 Individual District Tournament hosted by Hastings Saturday. Thornapple Kellogg had eight medalists and Hastings six - with half of the Saxons’ medals coming for first place finishes. Hastings had Jason Slaughter and Kenny Cross win the 145-pound and 152-pound weight classes and Nate Pewoski add a victory at 285 pounds. Cross scored pins a minute into each of his first two matches, then ended the day of wrestling by scoring a 5-2 win over Northview’s Ben Clinkscale in the 152-pound championship match. Slaughter pinned all three of his opponents, sticking Forest Hills Northern’s Nick Liquigli 3 minutes and 20 seconds into their 145pound championship match. Pewoski matched Slaughter’s three pins, and put Wayland’s Taylor Collins on his shoulders 3:30 into the 285-pound championship match. Thornapple Kellogg’s lone champion was Ryan Flynn at 125 pounds. The Trojan team had six guys reach the championship finals, but the other five finished as the runners-up at their weight class. Dan Dykstra lost a close 6-4 decision to Lowell’s Kanon Dean in the 171-pound final. Pete Westra was pinned by Lowell’s Garett Stehley 32 seconds in to their 189-pound final. In the 112-pound final it was Lowell’s Zeth Dean scoring a 4-0 win over TK’s Chris Poland. The other two Trojans who fell in the finals didn’t face Red Arrows. Forest Hills Northern’s Nick Dewey bested TK’s Nick Flynn 3-2 in the 130-pound championship, while DeWitt’s Justin Schafer pinned TK’s Austin Sensiba 2:43 into the 140-pound final. The day’s other champions were Lowell’s Lucas Hall at 103 pounds, Bailey Jack at 119, Jordan Hall at 135, Max Dean at 160 and Taylor Kornoely at 215 pounds. Hastings also had Mitchell Sarhatt place third at 103 pounds, Zach Wilcox third at 130, and Patrick Murphy at 189 pounds. TK had Nick Glowe third at 152 pounds, Cole Gahan third at 160 and Kyle Krey fourth at 135 pounds. The top four in each weight class from Saturday’s district in Hastings advance to the regional tournament this Saturday at Fruitport High School. time probably four or five times apiece. It was devastating for me watching those guys wrestle in the finals.” Bennett bumped up to wrestle at 152 much of this season, and actually cut down to get to 140 for the Vikings’ conference tournament. He also thought about staying at 140 and trying to get some revenge against Mucha in the state tournament, but decided he’d rather not worry so much about trying to keep his weight down at his alpha. “Because (140) is my alpha, it’s going to burn me out. I’m going to feel like crap. I don’t want to feel like crap, so basically I just decided wrestling 145 is where I felt the best at.” Bennett will be joined at the regional tournament by teammates Jack Tromp (285 pounds), Lars Pyrzinski (215), Austin Kietzman (125), as well as Maple Valley’s Diego Pesina (215) and Zack Rosenberger (285). Pyrzinski met Rosenberger and Tromp met Pesina in the consolation finals at their respective weight classes. Pesina pinned Tromp 1:47 into their 215pound consolation final, while Pyrzinski stuck Rosenberger 58 seconds into their match for third at 285 pounds. Pesina, the Lions’ top finisher at the district tournament, took a much different path than Bennett to the regional round this year. This is just his second season of wrestling. He wrestled as a sophomore, then after a year away from the sport is back at it as a senior. A former teammate has become an important coach for Pesina and Rosenberger. “Alejandro (Reid) was the key to both their success this year,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts. “He’s worked really, really hard, particularly with Diego and somewhat with Zack. He has been the one that has done the work, put in the sweat. I’m too old and too small, and to smart to mess with those big guys.” Reid graduated from Maple Valley last spring, and when he had some free time on his hands this winter decided to try and give back to the wrestling program. “He’s taught me, basically in all honesty, everything. Not even kidding. From when I wrestled as sophomore to now,” Pesina said. Reid said take downs are the big thing he’ll be working on with Pesina and Rosenberger leading up to the regional tournament. Lakewood’s other district medalist, Kietzman, was fourth in the 125-pound weight class, falling 8-6 to Portland’s Kyle Smith in the match for third place. Regional championships also went to Williamston’s Brodie Austin at 160 pounds; Alma’s Liam Widman at 171; Williamston’s Devin Smyth at 189; Chesaning’s Trenton Deveraux at 215; Ithaca’s Josh Capen at 285; Leslie’s Kanen Storr at 103; Belding’s Nate Cooley at 112; Alma’s Damian Castillo at 119; Portland’s William Young at 125; Perry’s Ian Nemeth at 130; Leslie’s Zehlin Storr at 135; Perry’s Tyler Lauer at 140; and Alma’s Boyd Hubbard at 152 pounds. Lakewood’s Austin Kietzman lifts Portland’s Bryce Buck off the mat during the second period of their 125-pound consolation semifinal Saturday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maligat makes it through to Division 3’s regional round One by one the day and the season ended for the Panthers. Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team managed to get one wrestler through Saturday’s Division 3 Individual District Tournament at Olivet High School and on to this Saturday’s regional tournament at Whitehall. Kenmark Maligat is the Panthers’ lone regional qualifier, after a runner-up finish in the 130-pound weight class Saturday. He scored two-point victories over Berrien Springs’ Terrence Crawford and Buchanan’s Colin Wheetley to reach the championship round, where he was downed 4-0 by South Haven’s Anthony Duncan. Delton Kellogg had five other guys who were just one victory away from a spot in the regional tournament, but all five lost in the consolation semifinals - “the blood round.” The Panthers’ sophomore 215-pounder Calob Montes was actually one win away from a spot in the regional tournament twice, but after an 8-5 win over Berrien Springs’ Ethan Rogers in the quarterfinals had to default both his championship semifinal and consolation semifinal matches. The other four that were just one win short were 160-pounder Cody Reed, 285-pounder Blake Mast, 103-pounder Robby Madden and 145-pounder Jacob Reed. Delton Kellogg’s team season came to an end Wednesday, as Olivet pulled out a 39-37 victory in the Division 3 District Semifinals at Delton Kellogg High School. Olivet then fell in the district championship match, 39-37 to Pennfield. Both Olivet and Pennfield were teams Delton Kellogg had beaten during the Kalamazoo Valley Association duals this season. Lions and Vikings both fall in Division 3 district semi’s Lions and Vikes join yet to be named league 77576087 Maple Valley and Lakewood have found a new home. The Lions have been ready to join a new conference for a while now. The Lakewood Board of Education, by a 5-2 vote Monday, finally approved the move to the new conference which will also include Lansing Christian, Leslie, Perry and Stockbridge. “Our goal is to form a conference of like minded communities that will compliment each other academically and athletically,” said Stockbridge athletic director Korey Bradley in a statement released Wednesday afternoon. “This will assist us in creating a long term home that is both a competitive and a balanced fit for all teams involved. We are in the early stages of forming this new conference and anticipate starting competition in the 2014-2015 school year.” A league name and exactly which sports will be offered by the new league should be announced in the coming weeks. Lakewood, Perry and Stockbridge are all currently members of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Maple Valley comes in from the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Leslie and Lansing Christian have agreed to join the new league, a year after the break-up of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association (SMAA). Lakewood’s Shane Huver (top) holds down his opponent from Portland during their 160-pound match in the Division 3 District Semifinals at Maple Valley High School Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley and Lakewood both saw their team season come to an end Wednesday, at the Division 3 District Tournament the Lions hosted. The Belding Redskins won their semifinal match with Maple Valley 61-12, then went on to top Portland 52-30 in the championship match. Portland and Lakewood tied 33-33 in the other semifinal, with the Raiders coming out on top on the fourth criteria tie-breaker. Maple Valley got its only points in its match with Belding from a pair of forfeits, to Franks at 171 pounds and Rosenberger at 285. Belding scored six pins and got six points three times because of voids in the Lion lineup. Pesina and Zach Pixley at 145 pounds were the only Lions to wrestle for six minutes. Pesina fell 12-1 to Todd Haller, while Pixley was downed 5-2 by Dan Foster. “We were a little disappointed, until we saw them wrestle Portland,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiernia. “Portland only won one match and they were pinned faster than we were, so we felt better afterwards. I think going into Individual Districts we should be able to hang with Portland and Lakewood.” Lakewood had beaten the Raiders in their Capital Area Activities Conference Association White Division dual this season, and had just finished second at the conference tournament the previous Saturday ahead of the fifth-place Raiders. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-02-21.pdf 27d1c5c0ec00b1031abac2bc819e7b66 PDF Text Text DK board talks of rising MEAP, suicide prevention Nonprofits fight for their rights Saxons cagers clinch first title since ‘88 See Story on Page 12 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 8 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, February 21, 2013 Funding for additional Gun Lake patrol under study NEWS BRIEFS Pierce Cedar Creek going native Friday, Feb. 22, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will launch a fundraising campaign to establish native prairie on the earth-bermed north side of its visitor center. The Grow Native prairie planting project will cost an estimated $10,000 for the 10,406 square-foot section of berm. The non-native grasses and scrub on the berm will be eliminated and replaced with native grasses, coneflowers and milkweed. “The entrance way to the visitor center will then be a visible representation of what has been accomplished on other pieces of property at the institute,” said Executive Director Michelle Skedgell, adding that they hope to reach the goal by April 22, Earth Day. More than 20 native plants and educational signs will greet guests and introduce visitors to the institute’s land-management and conservation practices. An added twist to the fundraiser is the opportunity to vote for a favorite prairie species, including the prairie vole, Henslow’s sparrow, white false indigo (flowering plant), red-legged spittlebug and Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake. To learn more about the prairie planting project, call 269-721-4190 or to donate online go to www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/donate. by Doug VanderLaan Editor With winds swirling snow and driving wind chills down on a blustery winter day, members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners found just the subject needed at their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday to make it feel like summer. Unfortunately, the request for additional summer county sheriff patrols on Gun Lake may have provided a little too much heat, especially from a township supervisor who was once a county commissioner. “The Gun Lake Protective Association has requested that we do an experimental contract where they would be able to request specific dates and times for additional hours,” reported Julie Jones, sergeant in charge of the Barry County Sheriff Department’s Marine Division. “We came to an agreement to start with a $2,000 contract where we would see how it would go for a few years to see if it was effective and useful for this agency, the county and the Gun Lake Protective Association.” Jones presented commissioners with a pro- Pet owners can get coupons during Spay Day The Barry County Humane Society will participate in Spay Day Tuesday, Feb. 26, a day set aside internationally to help with the ongoing problem of pet overpopulation. In just seven years, one cat, her mate and their offspring can produce more than 300,000 homeless animals. To help prevent the problem of too many animals and not enough good homes, the local Humane Society will be offering Barry County residents $20 discount certificates, good toward the total cost of sterilizing their pets. Tuesday, Feb. 26, pet owners may call the Humane Society, 269-945-0602 or 269-945-3169, or stop by their office, located on the second floor of the Masonic Building, 106-B E. State St., Hastings, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and receive one or more of these discount certificates. The Barry County Humane Society is not the same organization as the Barry County Animal Shelter and is not at the shelter location. Free smokingcessation workshop planned A workshop to help smokers quit the nicotine habit is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at the BarryEaton District Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Register for the class by calling Jill Sambaer, 517-541-2610 or email jsambaer@bedhd.org. Lack of participants may lead to cancellation of class. Sambaer said the free program is a nopressure, one-time workshop that shows smokers how to be smoke-free. Included See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 posed agreement that would establish Yankee Springs Township as the contracting agent which would, in turn, be reimbursed by the GLPA for cost of services outlined in the sample agreement submitted Tuesday by Jones. The agreement calls for the township to pay a $20 per hour flat rate to the county for up to 100 hours of additional patrol time during the June 1 to Sept. 1 summer season. The extra contract hours would be in addition to the normally provided hours through a State of Michigan grant to the county, which averages 700 hours per season. “That’s cheap,” reacted Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson. “That’s real cheap,” seconded Commissioner Joyce Snow. Jones justified her calculation by stating the additional marine officer would be a parttime employee without a benefits package paid at a $13 per hour rate. The additional $7 per hour amount would cover incidental costs such as fuel, equipment, uniforms, maintenance, and liability insurance. Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg questioned Jones’ figures, pointing out that the marine division operates on a $134,000 annual budget and, based on last year’s 2,100 hours of service, the average cost for division service is $64 per hour. “We’re not comparing apples to apples,” responded Jones. “I included lake time only. The $20 per hour does not include the education we do for new boaters, training, investigation time, or court appearances we may be required to make.” Commissioner Jon Smelker took issue with comments made by Jones suggesting that, at times identified as high-patrol needs or in the enforcement of noise ordinances, more than one officer would be on duty, either in the boat or on land. “With two officers in a boat, that’s $26 per hour,” appealed Smelker, “and you’re even talking about adding a boat during the fireworks event.” Jones agreed, but said that the additional officer allocation would be applied against the contracted 100 hours of additional patrol. “We’re not comparing apples to apples. I included lake time only. The $20 per hour does not include the education we do for new boaters, training, investigation time, or court appearances we may be required to make.” Julie Jones, sergeant in charge of the Barry County Sheriff Department’s Marine Division “They’re gettin’ a deal,” observed Gibson, which elicited the entry of Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Mark Englerth to the discussion. “These citizens felt so strongly about public safety that they were willing to dip into their own pockets,” said Englerth in reference to the GLPA’s participation in the proposed deal. “They didn’t ask for a millage. “I’m a little disappointed that, whether on water or on land, the safety of citizens isn’t a priority,” added Englerth. “ I think we need a mindset of how we get it done, not of how much more can we charge.” The commission voted 6-1, with Smelker dissenting, to recommend that the contract be approved by the full commission at next week’s board of commissioners meeting. “I just feel that $20 does not represent the full cost to the county,” Smelker said after the meeting. “The time, the fuel and two people in a boat just doesn’t add up.” In other business, commissioners: • Recommended board approval of an $8,930 expenditure from the diverted felons fund for purchase of a “total station” to assist See COUNTY, page 8 Winterfest is blast of winter fun The annual Gun Lake Winterfest weekend of events provided something for everyone — from a dip in the icy waters of Gun Lake for the very brave, to games of snow volleyball, a pizza-eating contest, beard contest, talent show, dance, comedy night, chili cook-off and the popular swimsuit fashion show for those dreaming of summer on the beaches. More than 150 jumpers took a leap into Gun Lake, raising more than $1,100 for the Winterfest committee, which provides funding for local charities. Look for more photos from the weekend events in this weekend’s Reminder and Sun and News. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Shooting of Dowling man still under investigation The shooting death of 41-year-old Ralph Oliver Elliott by a Barry County Deputy on Feb. 9 is still under investigation, according to Barry County Prosecutor Julie NakfoorPratt. The investigation is being conducted by Michigan State Police. Pratt said in a telephone interview on Feb. 19, that toxicology and autopsy reports will not be available for several more weeks. Witness and officer statements, along with the available evidence, are currently under review. No official updates on the shooting will be released until the reports become available and have been reviewed by Pratt. The Feb. 9 incident occurred at 9840 S. Banfield Road in Dowling and was the result of an alleged domestic situation between Elliot and his wife. Elliot’s wife called 911. The official 911 recording is not available per Pratt’s order. Prior to the arrival of Barry County Deputies, Elliott was reportedly armed with two handguns. Deputies surrounded the home and Barry County Central Dispatch informed officers the suspect was located inside the house. Elliot walked out of the residence 25 minutes later and allegedly ignored numerous verbal commands from deputies to stop moving toward them. An MSP press release on Feb. 13 said Elliott was tasered by a deputy, but not subdued. Elliott reportedly continued to disobey the officers’ commands and was allegedly reaching into his front pocket when the deputy elected to shoot him twice in the hip with a .223 caliber patrol rifle. Elliot died from his injuries. Delton Kellogg High crowns its 2013 WinterFest royalty Brandon Robbins (left) and Corinthia Andersen were named the 2103 Delton Kellogg WinterFest King and Queen during a ceremony between the Panther varsity basketball teams’ games against Galesburg-Augusta Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 2 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Heart and hands reach across 4,500 miles by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer From Hastings to St. Petersburg, Russia, the heart and hands of local resident Christian Yonkers are far reaching. Yonkers, a 2011 graduate of Barry County Christian School, is set to take his third trip to Russia to make a difference in the lives of orphans there. A student at Kellogg Community College, Yonkers has not yet settled on a major, since his interests lead him in several different directions. According to Orphan Outreach, the organization Yonkers is affiliated with, when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the orphan care system also fell. Currently, more than 750,000 children are in the orphanage system and hundreds of thousands more are living in the streets. Yonkers, 20, said he has been fascinated with Russian culture since he was 11. He spent time studying the country, its people and language, hoping to visit one day. The opportunity came through a 10-day mission trip in 2011 with WCSG, a Grand Rapids Christian radio station and Orphan Outreach. Yonkers spent time in an orphanage camp outside of the city, holding vacation Bible school for the children, spending time, trying to let them know someone cares for them. “We tell them they are loved, have worth, and have options other than turning to drugs, gangs and prostitution,” said Yonkers. After seeing the movie “Taken,” Yonkers became more aware of the human trafficking vide 120 Russian-language Bibles. Items such as clothing (which must be new, a requirement of the Russian government), toiletries, toys, school supplies, non-prescription medication for children and cosmetics are among the items the group takes with them. “Cosmetics are especially good, because it’s a way to connect with the 13- and 14-yearold girls,” said Yonkers. Protecting the orphans of Russia has become a passion for the young Hastings native, who hopes to make a difference in the lives of young people half a world away from home. To learn more, email Yonkers, ruskiyonk@hotmail.com or call 269-948-3781. Christian Yonkers (left) and Loiosha spend time outside during Yonkers’ visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2012. aspect of the orphans in Russia. “It reminded me of what I saw in Russia,” he said. “Orphans are the most despised and rejected group in the country.” Orphaned children graduate and leave the system at age 16, most with no prospects and Hastings native Christian Yonkers joins orphans at a St. Petersburg, Russia, orphanage he visited in 2012. nowhere to live, which makes them incredibly at risk, said Yonkers. Human traffickers prey on the impoverished, with 80,000 to 150,000 children, mostly girls, being moved out of Russia each year into the sex trade. At a seminar Saturday, Feb. 16, at Cornerstone Community Church in Battle Creek, Yonkers described the dangers the orphans face, from living in squalor, to being lured into the trafficker’s trap. With promises of a good job and money, many orphans fall prey to the false hope of a better life and end up victims of ruthless pimps and traffickers. Yonkers made a second 10-day trip to St. Petersburg in 2012, again trying to impress upon the youngsters a feeling of self-worth. It’s difficult, he said, knowing he only had a few days to try to reach them. Orphan Outreach volunteers visit the orphanages once a week, and the organization is working to teach Russian Christians the importance of protecting children who have no parents to look out for them. This summer, Yonkers will again be going to St. Petersburg, this time for a month, as an intern for the organization. He will live with the orphans in the camp and will most likely see some of the same children from his previous visits. “I wanted to be there longer,” he said. “I didn’t want to say what I have to say, then leave.” The orphanage Yonkers will visit would be poor by American standards, but it is one of the better facilities in St. Petersburg, he said. Many Russian orphanages do not have running water or electricity. The orphans live in the city during the winter, but are sent to orphan camps in the country during the summer. “It’s good to get them out of the city, where there is nothing to do but get involved in drugs, alcohol and gangs,” he said. Yonkers’ girlfriend, Lindsey Grubb, his step-father, Eric Perry, and friend Brandi Hurless will join him during the last 10 days of his trip. Each visit provides an opportunity to take supplies to the orphanages, as well. On Yonkers’ last visit, he was able to pro- Danya (left), a Russian orphan and Molly Lise, Orphan Outreach volunteer, discuss the future during a visit. Dasha is one of thousands of at-risk young girls living in Russian orphanages. Sasha Elichev (right), a Russian volunteer, plays guitar to entertain the orphans. Orphanage resident Dasha (left) and Hastings native Christian Yonkers pose for a photo during Yonkers’ 2012 visit to St. Petersburg. Youngsters in Russian orphanages learn to play games with the help of mission volunteers. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page in the program are ways to make it easier with tips, information on medications, strategies and resources to help become free from nicotine addiction. Call the Michigan Tobacco Quitline for more free information and help, tobacco treatment referrals or for 24 hours/day support, 800-QUIT-NOW. ILR offering basic Internet class Kellogg Community College instructor Randy Dirks will be conducting a class for seniors 50-plus on basic Internet skills. Participants will learn how to find and share information from the Internet, as well as learn some simple tools to keep a personal computer safe while browsing the Internet. The class, sponsored by the Institute for Learning in Retirement, will meet Mondays, March 4 through March 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the KCC Hastings Fehsenfeld Campus on West Gun Lake Donated bicycles provide exercise for orphans at a St. Petersburg, Russia, orphanage. Road in Hastings. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269 948 9500, ext. 2803. St. Pat’s parade planning underway Irish merriment will again be in the air Friday, March 15, when what’s become known as the “Biggest Little St. Patrick’s Day in the State of Michigan” steps off in downtown Hastings at 4 p.m. Businesses, individuals and organizations are invited to join the ninth annual parade, which is expected again to feature marchers, music and floats. The Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street are already prepared with hats, beads, wrist bands, stickers, and buttons for the crowd. Participants are asked to call parade organizer WBCH, 269-945-3414, for a parade reservation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 3 Hyatt spells C-O-M-P-U-N-C-T-I-O-N to win Barry County Spelling Bee Northeastern Elementary spelling bee winner Shannon Brown displays her certificate. Northeastern Elementary spelling bee winner Hannah Johnson displays her certificate. Stepping up to spell in the regional competition last are, front row, (from left) Hannah Austin, Alayna Vasquez, Holly McManus, Shannon Brown, Hannah Johnson, Dane Barnes, Hannah Hayes, Noah Phommavongsa, and Donavin Gillman. Second row, Terri’aun Campbell, Cassidy Monroe, Morgan Feldt, Lily Hyatt, Elli McFarlan, Will Green, Audrey Byykkonen, and Slater Stanton. Back row, Heidi Cooper, Sarah Barney, Emily Pattok, Troy Yoder, Hunter Goodenough, Shaelee MacLeod and Drew Montes. Twenty-four spellers from Delton Kellogg and Hastings schools competed in the annual Barry County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Hastings High School and Lily Hyatt, a seventh grader from Hastings Middle School walked away as this year’s winner. There was a lot of competition before Hyatt won the competition in the eighth round with the word “compunction.” Shaelee MacLeod of St. Rose Elementary and Alayna Vazquez of Star School then went another nine rounds to determine who would be runner-up, with MacLeod taking those honors. All of the fifth through eighth graders who competed in the event represented their schools based on the spelling bees that were held in their buildings and received high compliments from Barry Intermediate School District superintendent Jeff Jennette. “It was a great night for education,” said Jeannette, “and it was nice to see all of these students being rewarded for their hard work.” Hyatt is now eligible to compete at the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee which will be held at the Gerald Ford Museum Tuesday, March 12. “Lily should be very proud of her accomplishment because she competed against some very good spellers this year,” observed Jennette. Competitors in this year’s competition were: • Southeastern Elementary fifth graders — Audrey Byykkonen and Donavin Gillman. • Northeastern Elementary fifth graders — Hannah Johnson and Shannon Brown. • Central Elementary fifth graders — Elli McFarlan and Dane Barnes. • Star Elementary fifth graders — Alayna Vazquez and Gracie Gillons. • St. Rose of Lima fifth graders — Shaelee MacLeod and Hannah Hayes. • Hastings Middle School — seventh graders, Morgan Feldt, Lily Hyatt, and Hunter Goodenough; and eighth graders, Emily Pattok, Troy Yoder, Cassidy Monroe, Will Green, and Heidi Cooper. • Delton Kellogg Middle School — sixth graders, Hannah Austin and Noah Phommavongsa; fifth graders, Sarah Barney, Holly McManus, and Slater Stanton; seventh graders, Bram Donahue, Terri'aun Campbell, and Kaylee Daly; and eighth grader, Drew Montes. Central Elementary spelling bee winners are runner-up Dane Barnes (second from right) and winner Elli McFarlan (right) with them are (from left) Grace Faunce, Skyler Jensen, and teachers Michelle Benningfield and Jill Smith. Hastings Middle School spelling bee competitiors including school winners are (front row, from left) runner-up Troy Yoder, winner Emily Pattok, Morgan Feldt, Lily Hyatt, (back) Cassidy Monroe, Heidi Cooper, Hunter Goodenough and Will Green. Star Elementary School’s spelling bee winners are Alayna Vazquez (left) and runner-up Gracie Gillons. 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The local Youth Advisory Council held a roofsit in November and used proceeds from it to match funds from the Kresge Foundation. With this money, YAC is partner- ing with Navigate, Barry County’s Local College Access Network, to provide some ACT preparation for students and teachers. ACT Preparation books were purchased and can be used for years to come; each school in Barry County will have a class set of these books donated by Navigate. “We are honored and excited to receive this money and play a part in helping Barry County students succeed in their efforts to attend college” said Emily Elliott, Barry Community Foundation’s youth program specialist who coordinates Navigate and is the advisor for YAC. The challenge grant encourages YACs to create partnerships with community groups, such as mentoring and tutoring organizations, or to organize special projects that specifically engage low-income, first-generation students. Biggest Loser • 1 Month of Meals • One-on-one Session with a Wellness Coach up to ss Cla ion • Nutrit $ • New Support Group • Once a week weigh-in & group session Team sign up starts Mar. 14 1st Team sign up starts Feb. 28, 2nd Win 500! Inspired Living 140 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 Next to Richie’s, Downtown Hastings LOOKING TO START A BUSINESS? Join us Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. We are always looking for Wellness Coaches 77576409 �Page 4 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Sunken trucks, barking dogs, noisy snowplows crowd Rutland Township agenda The unanimous approval of an amended agreement with Hastings Lodging LLC, the owner of the area’s newest hotel, may not have been the most colorful agenda item at the Wednesday, Feb. 13 meeting of the Rutland Township Board of Trustees, but it may have been the most significant. The amended agreement lengthens the time the hotel’s owner has to pay back water and sewer hookup costs. Hastings Lodging LLC will now pay four percent on annual payments for up to 10 years on the $224,000 hookup cost. If the company takes longer than 10 years, the interest rate increases to eight percent. The new hotel is on schedule for a July opening, according to Supervisor Jim Carr, and the water and sewer hookup presently under construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of February. Did you The board also unanimously approved the Algonquin Lake Association’s fireworks permit for the Fourth of July. The association applies annually for the permit. According to Carr, the association always has the paperwork done early and there has never been a problem with the annual display. Sportsman’s Outreach asked for official township approval for its upcoming raffle. The State of Michigan requires a formal resolution from the township to hold a raffle, before issuing a raffle license. The board unanimously approved the request to hold a raffle at Thornapple Valley Church. Carr also discussed his ongoing work to compose a fair noise ordinance for the township. He explained the need to include exemptions for special events at the Barry County Expo Center and Fairgrounds, but the subject of barking dogs, as a reportable noise nuisance, was also discussed and also launched the more colorful business of the evening. Carr said he informed the DEQ of a sunken truck in Podunk Lake. At the end of January, deputies reported a truck was driven onto the ice at Podunk Lake and then sank into 30 feet of water. The truck’s owner told county deputies he planned to recover the truck in the spring. Carr also said he had a call from a township resident about a county snowplow waking him up at midnight, but the next day he then received a call from a person complaining the plows were not out clearing the roads. The next regularly scheduled Rutland Township board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 13 in the township hall. see? Sap-spension A one-day warm spell Monday tricked area maple trees into thinking it was time for sap to run. But that sap running was halted overnight Monday, when temperatures again dropped below freezing and sap on this maple tree in Hastings was left hanging where it last dripped. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Loaded engine Do you recognize any of these men? The photo appears to have been taken in front of the old fire station at the northeast corner of State Street and Broadway in Hastings. Are they firefighters showing off a new engine? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Jan (Keeler) Day of Hastings recognized last week’s photo, “Ready to Roll.” Information she provided led to staff being able to locate the original clipping, which ran in the Dec. 20, 1951, Banner. The origi- nal copy reads, “While the new station wagon pictured above was not exactly purchased through the contributions of many organizations and individuals as a Christmas present for Barry’s physically handicapped children, it could be considered one and is a gift the youngsters will ride in during the coming months to the Ann J. Kellogg School in Battle Creek where they receive specialized training. The picture was taken after the ‘Hope Wagon’s’ first ‘run’ and some of the representatives of contributing organizations were able to be present when the trip was finished. They are (from left) Jim Jensen, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Russell Mead, Nashville, transportation chairman of Barry’s Retarded Children’s Association; Mrs. William Shupp, Nashville PTA, several of the children who ride the wagon; Mrs. Victor Schantz, the driver; Mrs. H.S. Wedel, Hastings WSCS of the Methodist church, and Ken Reahm, Rotary. In the wagon with children unable to walk is Don Keeler, secretary of the association. (Photo by Leo Barth)” Day also identified the two boys in the wagon as her nephews Jack and Gary Keeler. Nonprofits respond by protecting their constitutional rights Last week, Hastings Charter Township officials turned down a proposed special assessment fee for fire and emergency services on tax-exempt property. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown spearheaded the idea after spending more than a year investigating the possibility of the special fee. Brown was looking for additional revenue to help offset increasing costs of maintaining emergency services, but his idea came under criticism when representatives from 10 nonprofit organizations attended the meeting to voice their opposition to what they considered a “tax” on nonprofits. The special tax exemption for churches dates back to the Roman Empire in 306 to 337 A.D. when the emperor granted the Christian church a complete exemption from all forms of taxation. In the United States, the special exemption for churches dates back to 1777, during the time of the American Revolution, when nine of the 13 original colonies were giving some kind of tax relief to churches due to the special work they were doing. It was again confirmed in 1894. Now, all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia officially exempt churches from paying any property taxes. Donations to churches are also taxdeductible for taxpayers, yet there has been many debates whether these tax exemptions should be continued. Throughout our country’s history, officials have believed that churches deserved the special exemption because they provided crucial social services to society. They argued that keeping government out of church finances helps to uphold the Constitution’s rule of separation of church and state by keeping churches fiscally sound. Opponents argue that giving churches these special tax exemptions violates that separation. Last week’s Hastings Charter Township meeting was more about assessing taxexempt organizations than it was about helping local government to fund emergency services. In fact, if the township passed the ordinance, its action could have impacted nonprofits across the county. What was originally an idea to solve a local funding dilemma, could have become precedent-setting legislation that could impact nonprofits throughout the country. Brown, who proposed the ordinance, came to me over a year ago with the idea of seeking help from local nonprofits for emergency services. He formulated a proposed fee by using the size of a nonprofit’s facility. Throughout the process, Brown maintained that he was looking for a way to encourage these organizations to support the emergency services rather than looking for a way to tax them. But American Legion member Jim Atkinson saw it another way. “When you are assessing monies to be paid to a municipality,” said Atkinson, “you can call it anything you want. It’s a tax.” So, when local organizations received a letter from the township detailing how it planned to assess their properties, they took it as an assault over their tax-exempt status. The township letter to the nonprofit organizations outlined that, due to poor economic conditions, the township has seen a decline in taxable value which increases the cost of operating emergency services operations. The township was simply looking for local support from these agencies to help offset rising costs from these organizations that might need these services. Were government officials too quick to discount the benefits derived from churches and nonprofit agencies receiving the tax-exempt status? Each week our publications are filled with stories from area nonprofits and the work they do in our communities helping people who need it the most. Whether it be a food program, clothes for families, heating assistance, car repairs or health issues, hundreds of programs work in the county increase the quality of life for many needy citizens. Plus, many area churches have rich histories of mission work outside our community. A quick look at the work area churches are involved in identifies strong influences with children, single moms and special ministry programs. Several churches support working moms by offering preschool education programs. Plus, there are other churches that sponsor dental and eye care trips abroad to assist people where the local governments let them down. In recent years, there’s been an assault on traditional religions due to their positions on controversial legislative issues — such as abortion and the funding of political candidates — that could jeopardize their non-tax status. Still, even the U.S. Supreme Court continues to uphold their First Amendment right while protecting their tax status in return for their benefit to society. On May 4, 1970, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld property tax exemptions for churches, declaring them to be in accordance with the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the US Constitution. In the majority opinion written by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in Walz v. Tax Commission of the City of New York in 1970, the Court defended with an 8-1 decision the tax benefit on the basis that churches “foster the community’s moral or mental improvement.” The decision went on to say that the court warned that taxing churches would be a violation of the free exercise of the First Amendment which bars any government interference in religious affairs. So, even though churches and nonprofit organizations have been challenged over the years, they take positions in a way that offers them protection that has stood the test of time. Even though it didn’t appear to look that way last week when over 90 people filled the Hastings Charter Township hall, “more people than there were collectively for the last 12 years,” said Brown, it was a good example of representative government at work. Often, officials make decisions impacting citizens with little time for public comment or worse yet, they set aside the time, but govern as if they didn’t hear a word. Not so in Hastings township. The 10 nonprofit entities were given enough time to voice their opposition while township officials listened and responded by turning down a controversial ordinance that could reach far beyond Barry County. Atkinson said that the local nonprofits had discussed the user fees and had even considered ways of helping the township raise funds to pay for emergency services. He mentioned a pancake supper or whatever they could do to show their support. They were willing to give their time, but not a tax assessment. Reka Holley, a Hastings Charter Township resident and 2001 graduate of Barry County Christian School who went on to earn a law degree said, she was asked to do some research into the ordinance. “I have discovered that while the ordinance is well-intentioned, it is probably illegal and unconstitutional as it applies to the charitable, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization with in the township,” said Holley. “Under existing law, the township simply does not have the authority to do what this ordinance purports to do,” through the assessment of a fee on the taxexempt entities of the township. After giving everyone a chance to talk, township officials turned down the ordinance with a better understanding of the implications it would bring to the nonprofits — and a perhaps new appreciation of the programs these agencies offer. The economic slow-down continues to impact government and citizens at all levels, yet if we expect to weather the storm, it will take special cooperation and understanding by all parties. Brown wasn’t wrong in looking for new ways to fund emergency services — he just chose the wrong approach by taxing a group of agencies that have been exempt for centuries. A better approach might be to call on these nonprofits for their help on something they know a great deal about — funding support services for the most needy and enriching our community. Fred Jacobs, J-Ad Graphics vice president, Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV State News Roundup as a Kiplinger Fellow. Holyfield resides in Laingsburg with his wife and their youngest daughter. The couple also has two grown daughters. He replaces Geralyn Lasher, who joined the Michigan Department of Community Health as senior deputy director for external relations and communications. Human decency lost with animals To the editor: I am not qualified to second-guess the sentence handed out to Marci Tepper for causing the horrendous animal-cruelty situation at her Middleville home. It seems to me, though, that for all of us who attempt to look out and protect the four-legged inhabitants of Barry County, there are others who seem content to disregard morality and basic human decency in their merciless treatment of them. I’m talking about those who stuff kittens in a sack and toss them into the river to drown; those who chain dogs on a short leash outside in the heat of a summer day for hours on end; those who starve animals to death while keep- ing them confined in a small space littered with their own waste; those who torture and mutilate small creatures for sexual “sport.” It would be pleasant to think that as the world continues its headlong rush to violence and chaos, as civil discourse collapses and the quality of mercy drops less frequently as the gentle rain from heaven, there would be a desire to care more for innocents who give us so much pleasure and ask nothing in return, save love and affection. But I guess that’s too much to hope for. John E. Mantle, Hastings Citizens spoke – and were heard To the editor: There aren’t many places left in this world where a small group of protestors from all walks of life and with differing entities to protect can safely band together to fight for a cause. We can thank God for that freedom, and we had better not draw back if the opportunity comes our way to take our stand. On Lincoln’s birthday, Feb. 12, a group of ordinary citizens representing 10 tax-exempt organizations of Hastings Charter Township were allowed to gather at the township hall. There, under the leadership of Jim Atkinson, representatives expressed their findings pertaining to a proposed assessment or tax. The legal aspects of this proposal seemed to leave little doubt that it would not stand up in court. For one thing, its enactment would have resulted in many of the citizens of Hastings township paying a double tax if they are members of these tax-exempt organizations. As I said at the hearing, a more important aspect of this proposal should not be over- looked. It’s the premise that our founding fathers had the foresight to realize government cannot do it all, can’t be everywhere for everyone. They knew certain things could only be handled by individuals or groups of caring folks willing to give of their time and material possessions; people who wanted to give back from their blessings, maybe to those less blessed then themselves. I don’t live in Hastings township but I am a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Terry Lane which is in the township. In these trying times it is getting to be more of a struggle to continue in the outreach God has given us to do. That’s just another reason we want to thank the township board for its decision to drop this proposal. It will allow all the nonprofit organizations represented to continue to use the means they have for the purpose it was intended. Jerry Kobliska, Hastings Mascots are admirable, not discriminating To the editor: I’m sorry for the turmoil regarding the names of the school sports teams in Michigan (and across the country). Some people believe that certain names are degrading and that may affect funding the schools receive from the State. If a specific name is degrading in some way, select that individual situation to change; don’t make blanket rules which is the easy way to avoid confrontation with a specific institution. I have always believed that mascots and their names were something to be admired and their characteristics something to attain. However, that is apparently an unacceptable idea to some people. Since I have a Scottish heritage, should I be incensed that we have the “Fighting Scots.” others who may be offended are the English Saxons, those Scandinavian Vikings, the Irish, etc. I have never heard of a team striving to be What do you something less than an exceptional contestant. I have never heard of the Spraying Skunks or the Running Cowards. As a result of the possibility of the state’s civil rights department’s actions, perhaps we should come up with new names: Hastings Trees (hope this doesn’t offend the ‘tree huggers’), Hastings Bird Feeders or Hastings Pointers (this may offend PETA). This could go on and on, but as you can see, it’s difficult to develop a name that is not offensive in some regard to some people. Why is it that they are only considering one ethnic group? Is this a form of discrimination? Is this another case of the vocal minority affecting the silent majority? If you think this letter is ridiculous, that is the way I feel about the entire discussion. Larry Blair, Hastings think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. 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Jones named Legislator of the Year by police chiefs group State Sen. Rick Jones recently received the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Legislator of the Year Award. “I was honored to receive this award from such a distinguished group,” said Jones, RGrand Ledge. “I will continue to work hard with my colleagues in the Legislature to make Michigan a safer place to live, work and vacation.” Middleville village manager elected to state board Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury was recently elected to serve as a board member on the Michigan Local Government Management Association. Fleury said she was honored and excited to serve. She recently attended the MLGMA winter institute in Rochester where she took part in training sessions on leadership, communications, working with the state permit systems, marketing strategies for downtowns, negotiations and labor law updates and trends. She also was asked to speak to a group of 24 graduate students about career in local government management. Fleury said it’s encouraging to see young people take an interest in government and that more needs to be done to mentor them toward careers in serving local communities. Auto thefts decline 6.8 percent in 2011 The Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority recently announced that auto thefts in Michigan have decreased 6.8 percent from 2010 to 2011. Since the inception of the ATPA in 1986, auto thefts in Michigan have decreased by more than 65 percent. “Our success in the battle against auto theft is the direct result of the dedication and efforts of the 110 men and women who are funded by grants awarded by the ATPA to Michigan law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys’ offices and nonprofit community organizations,” said Dan Vartanian, executive director of the ATPA. “Thanks also should be directed to our partners in the fight against auto theft: Crime Stoppers, HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) and the many insurance industry investigators throughout the state.” Snyder names director of commuinications Gov. Rick Snyder Friday announced that Jeff Holyfield, whose career in journalism and public relations spans more than three decades, will serve as director of communications for the governor’s office. Holyfield will begin his new position March 4. He comes to the governor’s office after a 15-year career at Consumers Energy where he now serves as executive director of media relations and communications services. Before joining Consumers Energy, he was vice president of a Lansing public relations firm for two years. He began his career with The Associated Press. During his 17 years with the news service, he worked as a reporter and editor in the Kansas City, Mo., and Denver, Colo., bureaus, and was appointed chief of the AP’s Lansing bureau in 1987 where he served until 1995. Holyfield earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. He attended Ohio State Gun Lake Tribe chosen for EPA workshop The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 43 communities, including the Gun Lake Tribe near Wayland, will receive technical assistance to pursue sustainable growth that encourages local economic development while safeguarding people’s health and the environment. The EPA consulted with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Transportation to select this year’s 43 recipients from 121 applicants. EPA staff and national experts will conduct a one to two-day workshop that will focus on the specific sustainability goal each community stipulated in its initial application. The agency offers nine tools this year, including a green building tool kit, land use strategies to protect water quality, and using smart growth to produce economic and fiscal health. The tribe was the only recipient from Michigan. More information is available online at www.epa.gov/smartgrowth. State-record muskie becomes world record The state-record Great Lakes muskellunge caught by Joseph Seeberger of Portage Oct. 13, 2012, has now been listed as a world record by the International Committee of the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record Program. The program is a committee of muskellunge scientists, industry leaders, anglers and outdoor media personalities that formed in 2006. The program facilitates the recording and verification of muskellunge world records, covering a current void of record availability to North American muskellunge anglers for fish in the 58- to 68-pound range. This range has been chosen because it is considered the maximum ultimate range of growth for this species. Prior to Seeberger’s submission, no entry had been verified through the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record Program. Seeberger caught the fish on Lake Bellaire in Antrim County. The DNR verified the record and documented that the fish weighed 58 pounds. Although the DNR did not measure the length (state records are determined by weight only), a taxidermist reported the length at 58 inches. For more information on Michigan’s state records, visit www.michigan.gov/masterangler. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 6 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Elizabeth Wetzel crowned maple syrup queen 77576274 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Feb. 24 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 24 - Brothers of Grace Jail Worship 12:45 p.m.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Feb. 25- Adventurer Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Lenten Supper 6 p.m.; Lenten Vespers 7 p.m. Feb. 218 - Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Ronald “Bud” Erickson 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Ronald ‘Bud’ Erickson, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2013. He married Marjorie Jean Williams on October 11, 1947. They were happily married for 65 years. Ronald is survived by his children, Michael Hickey (son-in-law), Paula (Steve) Schray, Carol (Doug) Henton, Mark (Vicki) Erickson, Janet (Vince) Pennington; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Hickey and grandson Wade Hampton Henton. He had retired from dairy farming at RonMar Farms. During the years he had been named Michigan Outstanding Young Farmer, honored by MSU for innovative crop rotation, served on the Lake Odessa Fair Board as livestock superintendent, Barry C o u n t y 4-H Dairy Leader, Woodland School Board, Lake Odessa Co-Op board, and charter member of the Woodland Timberland Farm Bureau. He was an active member of the antique tractor group, Barry County Steam & Gas. He was named to the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in 1994. He was a member of the First Congregational Church where he served on various committees over the years. He was proud to have served his country in the Navy during World War II. He enjoyed his retirement in Florida at Corkscrew Woodlands where he continued he be actively involved in helping his community there. He loved being a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his wonderful family. Visitation will be held at Koop’s Funeral home in Lake Odessa at 935 Fourth Avenue on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with the funeral services at 11am on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church Elevator fund at 767 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa, 48849. Helen L. Wait LAKE ODESSA, MI - Helen L. Wait, age 100, formerly of Lake Odessa was called home on February 12, 2013 at the Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Helen was a lifelong member of the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church where she played the piano for many years along with being the treasurer. She participated in the Women’s Missionary Association, WCTU and taught Sunday School. Helen is survived by her two children, Kathy (Mike) Scobey, Larry (Joyce) Wait; grandsons, Tim (Nancy) Scobey, Paul (Heather) Scobey, Matt (Tiffany) Scobey, John (Claire) Wait, Daniel (Robin) Wait; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister Virginia Yonkers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wait; parents, Clare (Ruth) Goodsell; and sister Alice Goodsell. Visitation and funeral services for Helen were held at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, 13120 Bell Road, Lake Odessa, on Saturday, February 16, 2013 Donations can be made in Helen’s name to the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. The transfer of the maple syrup queen’s crown transpired at the 73rd annual queen’s night Tuesday, Feb. 12. Last year’s queen and court (back row, from left) Meghann Zank, Gretchen Hakenjos, Yulanda Sheridan and Shennondoah Fighter stand with newly crowned queen, Elizabeth Wetzel, and court members Bailey Blodgett and Skylar Chapman. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Elizabeth Wetzel, a junior at Maple Valley High School, was crowned Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen at the 73rd annual queen’s night Tuesday, Feb. 12. The candidates, Wetzel, Bailey Blodgett and Skylar Chapman, all juniors, and guests were treated to a dinner hosted by the Vermontville Lions Club. Approximately 40 people were in attendance. The Dandy Lions, a service-oriented group led by Christine Terpening, poured drinks for guests and later sang of the merits of maple syrup. After dinner the three candidates faced the judges, Scott Ommen and Shari Carney of J- Ad Graphics and Liza Sayer of the County Journal. Questions ranged from syrup production, the festival, personal accomplishments and plans after high school. Two questions posed by Sayer were on current events topics: the testing of nuclear bombs in North Korea and opinions on what to do about gun violence in schools and public places. The three also were judged on appearance, poise, speaking ability, first-hand experience in syrup production and an essay of why they wanted to be queen. The newly elected queen and her court will be officially introduced to the community at the sugaring off party Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Congregational church. Callton bill would speed up medical marijuana delivery Characterizing the access to medical marijuana by terminally ill patients “a mess,” State Rep. Mike Callton R-Nashville has introduced the Medical Marijuana Provisioning Center Regulation Act allowing the establishment of medical marijuana provisioning centers that would provide medical marijuana for patients with a recommendation from a doctor. Callton discussed the bill during a Wednesday Michigan Public Radio production of the “Stateside” program with Cynthia Canty. “People with a medical marijuana recommendation from a doctor are allowed to grow their own for medicinal purposes,” Callton, a chiropractor, said in a news release issued Tuesday. “But some of these people have only months to live and are very sick. It’s simply not realistic to expect them to do this. Since it takes four to six months for a marijuana plant to provide usable medicine, many patients will die before their plants can help them.” Caregivers are permitted by law to dispense medical marijuana for up to five patients, points out Callton, but, at this time, the number of medical marijuana patients far exceeds the number of caregivers able to provide for them. Two-thirds of all Michigan patients have no access to a caregiver, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. “Our state voted to approve the use of this natural medicine nearly five years ago, and yet it’s not readily available those who need it,” said Callton, a chiropractor who approaches the issue from a health care provider perspective and considers it a patient care issue. “This legislation is a step toward cleaning up the mess and allowing safe patient access. There is a way to establish this in a way that is efficient and safe for all Michigan residents,” he said. “I don’t think the current mess is what people had in mind when they cast their vote for this in 2008. “ Callton introduced House Bill 4271 with 16 bipartisan cosponsors who, he says, range from the most conservative members of the state House to the most liberal. Callton introduced a similar measure last term but said that circumstances have changed and the issue is steadily gaining traction with lawmakers and residents statewide. “Now there are only two limited ways someone can access medical marijuana: Grow their own or contract with a caregiver,” said Callton. “Therefore, we need to allow for provisioning centers, or patients will continue to suffer. The more educated people become about this issue, the more they understand the pressing need before us.” HB 4271 would mandate that provisioning centers only supply marijuana products and that they cannot be consumed on site. It also would provide for local control of dispensaries and reducing overages of marijuana by allowing caregivers to sell their excess product to the provisioning centers. “This is a local-control bill, empowering communities,” Callton said. “It requires local approval for a provisioning center to open. It allows for safety inspections and even gives locals the option to have the products tested for quality control. “The end result here is a provisioning center that you would feel okay having your grandmother walk into. If it doesn’t pass the ‘Grandma Test,’ it needs improvement.” Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY Newborn Babies by Gerald Stein N: K Q 8 3 M: K J 9 5 2 L: 6 K: Q 9 2 WEST EAST N: 7 6 5 2 M: A 3 L: 8 5 2 K: A J 8 4 N: J 10 9 M: Q 10 6 4 L: K 9 3 K: K 5 3 SOUTH: N: A 4 M: 8 7 L: A Q J 10 7 4 K: 10 7 6 Dealer: West Vulnerable: Both K Lead: 4K North East South Pass M 2M Pass Pass Pass Pass L 2L 2NT West Pass Pass Pass While many modern bridge players use the weak two-bid, few of them opt to use it in the fourth position. By the time, the bid has been passed around to the first three players, there are not a lot of points left for the last bidder. Today’s South seemed to find courage somewhere to open the bidding in last chair with a weak two-diamond bid, promising a weak hand, six diamonds with most of the points in the diamond suit, and not much more. Usually the weak-two bid is an obstructive bid used in the first or second position to interfere with the opponents. Today’s deal is a bit unusual, so let’s see how it turned out. By looking at the four hands, it is easy to see that the points are evenly distributed among the four players. A number of tables, when this hand was played, passed out this hand, and they moved on to the next hand. Perhaps that was not such a bad idea. At this table, however, after South opened with a 2L bid, West passed, and North with 11 high card points bid the solid heart suit at 2M. East passed, and brave South pushed the partnership to 2NT. Other tables pushed the contract to 3L where all passed. Let’s look at the 2NT contract for a discussion of today’s hand. South with two doubletons, a long diamond suit, and weak clubs, might be chastised by some partners for that bid of 2NT. West chose the 4K as the lead, the fourth down from the longest and strongest suit, a standard lead in no trump in most bridge players’ book. South duly thanked her partner as she surveyed the dummy. Needing eight tricks, it was important to stop and count the winners first: three in spades, AN, KN, and QN; one in diamonds, AL for four tricks. Four more were needed to make the 2NT contract. With only one diamond on the board, South had to hope that the diamonds would split 3-3 to give her a chance in promoting the diamonds. There would only be one opportunity for a finesse with the 6L on the board, so the 3-3 split was a top priority and a necessity. South also had to protect that QK on the board as a possible trick as well. A heart trick would also be needed. In other words, there was a lot of work to make a 2NT contract. South played low from the dummy, and East won the trick with the KK, returning the 5K. South played the 7K from her hand, and West won the second trick with the AK. A third club led from West was won by QK on the board. This was the time for the diamond finesse. South led the lone 6L from the board, and when East played low, South played the 10L winning the trick. Next South led the AL, planning to discard a small heart from the dummy. Both opponents played a second diamond. So far so good. South then led a third diamond, the QL, with West following with a diamond, another discard from the dummy, and East winning with the KL. The diamonds had split 3-3, and South had an eventual entry with the AN. Things were looking up for South. East shifted to the 4M, 7M from South, and West took the trick with the AM. Now the KM was set up, the spades looked solid, and the only loser left was the JK which West cashed immediately. East/West had taken five tricks, but the rest were claimed by South, making a 2NT bid for a plus 120 point score. While most bridge players who use weak two-bids will make their bid and then retire, figuring that they have gotten in the way somewhat. They will have offered as well a good lead from their partner if they do not get the bid. Bidding a weak two-bid in the fourth chair at the table, while unusual, certainly can and did pay good dividends for the North/South team. While most players would have passed the hand out, some bridge players that you will meet will indeed be the daring ones and will bid no matter what. Do the best that you can on defense, and hope to set them a trick or two, or at least hold them to the bid. By the way, for those of you who wanted to push on to 3L. you would find that 3L does indeed make on this hand as well as the 2NT. ***** Bridge Etiquette Tip Number Three: “Director, Please” is a pleasant and courteous way to call for the one directing your bridge game. Directors are happy to hear that little word “Please” after their name. Try it next time you play, and see if it doesn’t bring a smile to your director’s face. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Marriage Licenses Goldsworthy-Goyings Hartke-Frenthway Damian and Destiny Hartke of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their mother, Christine (Morgan) Hartke, to Steven G. Frenthway. The bride-to-be and the future groom area both 1986 graduates of Hastings High School. They are both currently employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings. A May 2013 wedding is being planned. They will reside at their home in Hastings. Philip Allen Moleski, Hastings and Sarah Elizabeth Sinkula, Hastings. William Henry Ward, Hastings and KayMarie Wantland, Hastings. Donald Timothy Hatcher, Freeport and Cindy Lou Mead, Freeport. Robert and Karen Goldsworthy of Delton and Jodie Perry of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashly Goldsworthy to Clinton Goyings, the son of John Goyings of Delton and Dena and Roy Ellison of Wellston. The bride-elect is a graduate of Delton Kellogg and Western Michigan University and is currently the manager at Goldsworthy’s Inc. The groom-elect is a graduate of Delton Kellogg and is currently a supervisor at Prairie Farms. A May wedding is being planned at Ever After Banquet Hall of Hastings. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads The Big 3 ft. Larnelle, Sandi Patty & Dino: March 1 Transportation, dinner, and ticket! $105.00 77576337 NORTH Marsha W., born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 5, 2013 at 8:21 p.m. Bill and Maureen Mullet of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Joel Aaron Taylor, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to B.J. and Sarah VanAman of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Jordyn Elaine, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 6, 2013 at 12:07 p.m. to Lindsey Standler and Travis Adams of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Megan Elaine, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8, 2013 at 10:36 a.m. to Connie and John Uramkin of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Payton Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. to Tiffany Sibley and Brock Randall of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Case Williams, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 9, 2013 at 12:29 a.m. to Richard and Dannielle Vierzen of Saranac. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Greyson Gale, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 12, 2013 at 12:40 p.m. to Tasha Hall and Micheal VanKampenberg of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Natalie Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13, 2013 at 1:46 p.m. to Christy Villanueva and Brandon Fowler of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Georgia- Savannah, Atlanta, and more! - April 15-25 “Wicked” - at Miller Auditorium – April 27 Transportation, lunch, and ticket! $130.00 Eastern Mountains & the Outer Banks: May 6-13 Chicago “Roaring 20’s” TourMay 17-18 *Visit us at the Portland Expo on February 23 from 9a-3p in the Family Life Center of the Portland Church of the Nazarene! 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Electronic payments (direct deposit or Direct Express) are not only the best way to receive federal benefit payments — for most people, starting in March, they will be the only way. If you get your payments the old-fashioned way and electronic payments are new to you, here are some things you may want to know about your future payments. Electronic payments: • Are safer; there’s no risk of checks being lost or stolen. • Are easy and reliable. There’s no need to wait for the mail or go to the bank to cash a check. • Are good for the environment, they save paper and eliminate transportation costs. • Save taxpayers money to the tune of $120 million per year. There are no costs for postage, paper, and printing. • Could save you money on check-cashing and bank fees. Visit www.GoDirect.org today to learn more about getting your Social Security and SSI payments the safe, easy, inexpensive and green way — electronically. And rest assured that on payment delivery day, you won’t have to wait for your money; your money is already in the bank and ready for you to use. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. 77576212 Electronic payments are on their way Register Now for the Fall 3-5 Year Olds Looking for an educationally sound, caring, Christian preschool? OPEN Come to our HOUSE • Thursday, Feb. 28th between 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (269) 945-5463, ext. 3008 or noahsarkschool.org The Thornapple Players is a non-profit organization providing theatrical opportunities to the Barry County area. For more information call (269) 945-2332 or visit our website at: www.thornappleplayers.com �Page 8 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock This weekend brings art at the Freight House Museum. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Anyone with art to be exhibited is invited to bring it in Friday to prepare for exhibit. It can be watercolors, chalk, oil painting or whatever else is considered art. Included in this year’s exhibit for the first time will be several pieces by Jewel Eckstrom and some from Alice Bulling that have not previously been shown. Does anyone have a piece by Albert Dann Goodemoot who painted in his young years and then after a lapse of many years returned to painting? Who has any pieces done by Mildred Hall or Rosa Velte? They had paintings which were included on the 1976 Bicentennial art program sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. The public is invited to see this year’s variety of work. The Red Cross will be in town Monday, Feb. 25, for a blood drive at the fellowship hall of Central United Methodist Church with hours for collection noon to 5:45 p.m. A canteen will be provided to replenish donors fluids and also some filling food. The weekly soup suppers continue at Central United Methodist Church with a lowcost meal served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to all comers. Many of the participants have already been part of the respite care program, which runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. Take-out meals are available. There are choices of the entrees and a wide choice of desserts along with vegetables and tossed salad. The same crew under the direction of Leona Raynor prepares the meal. Last week saw Ash Wednesday services at several local churches. Some church groups had light meals in conjunction with the services. Those who arrived at the Freight House for the most recent meeting were surprised to find tables with chairs instead of the usual rows of chairs. The change was due to the nature of the evening with a reception in honor of Pam Swiler, who has retired from the presidency of the county genealogy society. The president, John Waite, read a suitable tribute to Swiler and also read a list of trademarks of a genealogy addict, such as braking for cemeteries, referring to one’s child as a descendant. He also read a humorous poem. Pam’s scrapbooks filled with photos of memorable events were on display and they showed the development of the Ionia County Genealogy Society from its infancy when as many as 30 people crowded into the depot for meetings. They moved to the Odessa Township Hall and the dining room of Lake Manor to have more space until the new Freight House was completed, along with the society’s new room designed specifically for genealogy. The second annual dessert tasting event was held at Central United Methodist Church on the eve of Lent. Platters were filled with sample-sized desserts of many varieties, each with a tall, colorful tumbler to hold the ticket votes. The highest number of votes went to Kathy Carpenter’s pecan tassies. She received the tall winner’s trophy to keep until next year. Each person received strings of colorful Mardi Gras beads to wear for the evening. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2013 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, MI, 49058 to receive and review the 2013 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values: Tuesday, March 5 Wednesday, March 13 Thursday, March 14 Organization Meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing 1 pm 9 - 12 (Noon) & 1 - 4 pm 1 – 4 pm & 6 – 9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2013 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by no later than Tuesday March 5, 2013 if unable to attend either of the above dates. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2013 are as follows: CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RATIO 44.89% 48.63% 53.51% 51.03% MULTIPLIER 1.1138 1.0282 0.9344 0.9798 Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Ph. 269.948.9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). 77576277 TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE 2013 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, to examine and review the 2013 Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessment or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 5:00 pm Organizational Meeting Hearings will be the week of March 11, 2013 Monday, March 11, 2013, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 13, 2013, noon to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 9:00 pm March 13, 2013. Tentative ratios and estimated multiplier for 2013 are as follows: Agricultural 58.91% 0.84875 Commercial 50.79% 0.98444 Industrial 53.63% 0.93231 Residential 49.58% 1.00847 Personal Property 50.00% 1.00000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Bill Miller, Supervisor Baltimore Township Scott Anderson, Assessor Baltimore Township Baltimore Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Baltimore Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Baltimore Township by writing or calling. Baltimore Township Clerk Penelope Ypma 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 269.721.3502 77576290 EDWARD JONES Can investors learn from yoga followers? It’s probably not on your calendar, but World Yoga Day takes place on Feb. 24. As more people have discovered its healthful benefits, yoga has grown in popularity. But whether or not you practice yoga, you can apply its lessons to other areas of your life — such as investing. Specifically, consider the following yogarelated themes and how they might translate into investment habits that may be beneficial: • Balance — If you observe advanced yoga practitioners, you will be amazed at the balance they exhibit during certain positions. But for serious yoga students, the idea of “balance” goes beyond physical movements and extends to a concept of life that emphasizes, among other things, an avoidance of extremes. As an investor, you too need to avoid extremes, such as investing too aggressively, too conservatively or too sporadically. By building a balanced portfolio, and by investing regularly, you can help improve your chances of making progress toward your financial goals. • Flexibility — Among its many benefits, yoga helps people increase their flexibility — and greater flexibility results in fewer injuries and an increased capacity to enjoy many physical activities. As an investor, you need to be flexible enough to adjust your portfolio as needed while still following a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for your individual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. • Relaxation — For yoga students, proper relaxation is essential to achieving mental equanimity, emotional balance and inner strength. But relaxation doesn’t always come easily — even experienced yoga practitioners need to work at it. As an investor, you also may need to train yourself to relax because, given the ups and downs of the market, it’s not hard to become overwrought and make ill-advised decisions based on short-term events. Staying calm and maintaining a longterm view of things may help you make better investment decisions. • Positive thinking — Our own thoughts and actions are largely responsible for creating our happiness and success, according to yoga teachings. And positive thinking can play a key role in investing, too. For example, if you were to constantly look at negative headlines, you might conclude that it is pointless to invest for the future because external events — economic instability abroad, political squabbles at home, natural disasters and so on — will just disrupt your plans. Consequently, you might decide not to invest, or invest in such a way that can make progress toward your financial goals difficult. But if you maintain a positive attitude, you may be more inclined to invest wisely for your future. • Visualization — In yoga, visualization is often used to reduce stress. At any given time, you might find it difficult to relax, but you can use your imagination to see yourself — and put yourself — in a relaxed state. As an investor, you need to visualize your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, before you can define a strategy to help you work toward them. By seeing yourself where you want to be, you’ll be motivated to take the actions necessary to work toward getting there. Try putting the principles of yoga to work — they may help you become a better investor. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 34.77 -.11 AT&T 35.67 +.07 BP PLC 41.56 -1.78 CMS Energy Corp 26.09 +.25 Coca-Cola Co 37.67 +.11 Conagra 33.45 +.15 Eaton 61.49 +1.28 Family Dollar Stores 55.03 -1.32 Fifth Third Bancorp 15.96 -.60 Flowserve CP 159.72 +.63 Ford Motor Co. 12.99 -.09 General Mills 45.43 +2.46 General Motors 27.68 -.87 Intel Corp. 21.08 -.11 Kellogg Co. 60.14 +.89 McDonald’s Corp 93.85 -1.25 Perrigo Co. 114.73 +3.18 Pfizer Inc. 27.71 +.72 Sears Holding 48.54 +.79 Spartan Motors 5.90 +.53 Spartan Stores 17.05 +.75 Stryker 63.69 -.12 TCF Financial 13.78 -.46 Walmart Stores 68.76 -2.64 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,604.95 $29.42 14.035 691M -46.75 -1.70 +17 +155M COUNTY, continued from page 1 in the reconstruction of fatal and serious injury traffic crashes. Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker pointed out that use of the Aras 360 three-dimensional forensic animation equipment and the Vericom Computer braking and brake drag analysis software would cut by 50 percent the time now needed for accident reconstruction. “The only limitations to this equipment is your imagination,” Baker told commissioners in pointing out other possible uses, including the ability to download floor plans and layouts of every school in the county to every patrol car. • Recommended board approval to sign the 2013 grant contract with the administrative office of the Michigan Supreme Court for the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program. Ines Straube, probate register with the Barry County Family Division/Trial Court, told commissioners that, of the 10 individuals assigned to the rigid probation program in lieu of prison, only two are still seeking employment. One, a longtime methamphetamine user, is employed and making payments toward assessed court and restitution costs. Citing a cost of $60 per day for each individual in the program, Straube reminded commissioners of the savings incurred from the $94 per day for prison housing. • Discussed a possible contract for use with agencies not directly connected to the county’s general fund support for computer and technology services. “The courts, the sheriff’s department and our county departments are our main mission,” reported David Shinavier, director for the county’s technology and geographic information systems, “and even that is stretching us thin.” Shinavier reported that reliance on the county department for technical support is coming from townships, villages and a variety of county agencies that do not have needed expertise or even the ability to define what they might need if dealing with the private sector. He suggested that using a contract similar to one he submitted as an example from Monroe County might still allow the county to offer low-cost support while generating funds toward an additional department position. “We’re empowering Dave to allow him to do what he can and to say ‘no’ when he needs to,” concluded Stolsonburg, who, with the entire board, accepted Shinavier’s suggestion that he do a “full documentation mode” time study on computer support servicing. • Received a report from Equalization Director Tim VanderMark, who guided new commissioners through a primer on equalization responsibilities and work strategies. “Equalization’s function is to make sure that all taxpayers are treated equally,” said VanderMark, who provided a detailed calendar of duties and deadline dates for a variety of equalization duties mandated by the state. Included in VanderMark’s report were updates and alerts on a variety of key developments. A statewide vote in August 2014 on the abolishment of the industrial personal tax exemption, which could dramatically impact the county’s general fund, was one such alert. Perhaps even more alarming was VanderMark’s observation that 53 new bills were passed by the state Legislature in December. From an equalization standpoint, many must still be studied carefully to determine their effect on future tax support of county government. The board meets for its official board of commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. BOARD of REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 on the following dates. Tuesday, March 5 - Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday, March 11 - Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 12 - Appeal Hearing - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2013 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 11, 2013. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL, MI 49080 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2013 are as follows: Agricultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.11% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0393 Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.72% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9484 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.40% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0121 Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.07% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9422 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0000 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 77576173 Contacts Clerk - Jennifer Goy - 269-664-4522 Supervisor - Thomas Rook - 616-299-6019 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Baltimore Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014 at the Baltimore Township Hall located at 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, MI on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection by calling the Township Supervisor, Bill Miller, at 269-945-4113. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of the 1976 amended MCL 41.72A (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Baltimore Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon Ten (10) days notice to the Baltimore Township Board. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the Baltimore Township Clerk by writing or calling Penelope Ypma, 6200 Henry Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Telephone 269-945-3228. Penelope Ypma Baltimore Township Clerk 77576287 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 9 Local machinist John Taylor and his wife, Ella, a Nashville News correspondent, were among the audience members who welcome Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 at the depot. Noting the event later in her diary, Ella wrote that she heard Roosevelt say, “I believe in the American people.” Teddy Roosevelt’s visit to Nashville fondly recalled Roosevelt replied that he was “delighted to do so,” and graciously stepped off the train and shook hands with all in the area of five or six feet — shaking Mr. Brown’s hand first. The following year, Roosevelt made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency as a thirdparty Progressive “Bull Moose” candidate. Soon after his defeat, Roosevelt’s robust health began to fade due to complications of jungle fever contracted on a South American jaunt. However, when death came in 1919, it was unexpected. Roosevelt’s passing was mourned throughout the world and especially in Nashville, where the gallant soldier-statesman had earned a unique place in local hearts. Teddy Roosevelt’s train stopped twice in Nashville Feb. 11, 1911, the day this photo was taken. But his first appearance here was in September 1900 during a whistlestop campaign as William McKinley’s running mate. Because of his toothy smile at that earlier event, the Nashville News labeled him “a hard man to lose in a crowd.” Crowded near the Michigan Central Railroad depot, Nashville residents wait to greet Teddy Roosevelt Feb. 11, 1911. School was dismissed for the day. At the urging of a local Civil War vet for the benefit of the children, Roosevelt alighted from the train on its return stop from Grand Rapids. Having completed the slain McKinley’s term and one of his own, Roosevelt was no longer president, but Nashville still loved the warrior. This Memories of the Past article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News Feb. 8, 1983. Portions of the story first appeared as a Memories of the Past published May 21, 1980.) “Pleasant and warm. John and I and Stella went to the train to see and hear former President Roosevelt. Was not disappointed,” wrote the late Ella Taylor of Nashville in her personal diary Saturday, Feb. 11, 1911. “I heard Roosevelt say, ‘I believe in the American people,’ she added. Mrs. Taylor, the former Ella Denton of Vermontville and wife of local machinist John Taylor, was a longtime correspondent for the Nashville News. In her brief diary entry Feb. 11, 1911, she captured the thrill of that historic moment when the former president set foot on Nashville soil. Teddy Roosevelt actually came to Nashville twice, once as governor of New York and again as an former president of the United States, but both visits are fondly recalled as presidential whistlestops in Nashville. Several present-day senior citizens still living in Nashville can recall the momentous occasion of Roosevelt’s Feb. 11, 1911, appearance here, but few can remember his initial visit in September 1900 when campaigning as the running mate of President William McKinley. Advised the Nashville News in advance of that first occasion: “Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, Republican nominee for vice president, will pass through Nashville next Friday afternoon on a special train going from Jackson to Grand Rapids, where he will speak in the evening. Strenuous efforts are being made to arrange for the train to stop long enough here for the governor to make a brief speech.” Roosevelt would have appreciated the strenuous effort, for he frequently used that word to describe the life of physical fitness that he actively pursued. He had served as a tenacious assistant secretary of Navy under McKinley before resigning that post to lead his “rough riding” cavalry regiment to national fame in the 1898 charge of San Juan. Several Nashville lads had served in that brief Spanish-American conflict in Cuba, and local interest in the spunky and fearless leader ran high. Roosevelt had returned to his native New York and was elected governor in 1899. His political philosophy based on an African proverb, “Speak softly and carry a big stick, and you will go far,” had added to public admiration of the warrior-hero. Roosevelt’s first whistlestop in Nashville came shortly after McKinley and Roosevelt had been nominated by acclamation at the Republican National Convention in 1900. At the onset, there was some doubt here that the Roosevelt entourage would pause as it passed through Nashville, but the strenuous efforts of local residents proved successful. The train stopped and Roosevelt spoke from the back platform for several minutes, until the train pulled out. “He created a very favorable impression,” noted the News in reporting Roosevelt’s appearance. ‘He shows those teeth very thoroughly when he smiles, which is frequent. He would be a hard man to lose in a crowd.” Victory for the McKinley-Roosevelt team was reported by the News in early November 1900: “The die is cast and William McKinley will be president of the United States for another four years, and with him as vice president that gallant young soldier-statesman, Theodore Roosevelt.” Michigan gave McKinley a majority of nearly 100,000 votes in that election, NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 9:00 A.M. Friday March 8, 2013 for the following item. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Roadside Brush Cutting The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member 77576190 D. David Dykstra Member although in Barry County the race was close. Almost a year to the day after Roosevelt made his first stop in Nashville, McKinley was felled by an assassin’s bullet at the PanAmerican Exposition at Buffalo, N.Y. The tragedy occurred Sept. 5, 1901. The president died Sept. 14. “Since the News last went to press, one of the saddest afflictions has fallen on the American people as ever has been their lot to bear — the death of President McKinley, who expired just a week after being shot by a cowardly assassin named Czolgosz,” reported the Nashville News Sept. 20, 1901. “Vice President Roosevelt now is president at age 40.” The heartfelt News account was slightly inaccurate: Roosevelt was actually just six weeks short of his 43rd birthday when he became president, and McKinley had died nine days after being shot. Justice was meted out swiftly to the gunman, an avowed anarchist. In mid-November 1901, the News reported that “Leon F. Czolgosz, assassin of President McKinley, was electrocuted last week at Auburn Prison in New York.” Roosevelt took command of the presidency with the same dedication he had shown in charging Kettle Hill at San Juan. His “big stick” philosophy becoming his foreign policy, he implemented a buildup of U.S. naval forces while he upheld the Monroe Doctrine to prevent European intervention in the Western Hemisphere. As far as Roosevelt was concerned, construction of the Panama Canal from 1902 to 1905 was the proudest feather in his political cap. His progressive Republican tactics made him a big hit with the common folks. They rewarded him with a landslide victory against Democrat Alton B. Parker in the 1904 presidential race. “The election Tuesday was a wonderful victory for the Republicans throughout the state and nation,” reported the Nashville News. “Theodore Roosevelt, Republican candidate for president, carried every state north of the Mason-Dixon line and may have set new records for Republican vote-getting in a number of Southern states.” Continuing his “big stick” policy, CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 2013 March Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 2013 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person (by appointment) or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appeal please telephone 945-6002 for an appointment. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 13, 2013. Organizational Meeting Tuesday, March 5 9 AM Hearing dates: Tuesday, March 12 9 AM to Noon and 1 to 4 PM Thursday, March 14 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM Tentative factors for property assessment in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO FACTOR COMMERCIAL...................50.48.......... .9904 INDUSTRIAL......................50.02.......... .9996 RESIDENTIAL ...................49.26 .........1.0150 PERSONAL ........................50.00 .........1.0000 Jackie Timmerman, City Assessor Roosevelt helped ease friction between Russia and Japan in 1905, and two years later sent his Great White Fleet of 16 U.S. battleships on a worldwide goodwill tour. Roosevelt became the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Peace. When Roosevelt returned to Nashville in February 1911, he was not a candidate for any office. Declaring he would never again seek the presidency, Roosevelt bowed out of the 1908 race won by Republican William H. Taft. An interlude of big-game hunting in Africa preceded Roosevelt’s national speaking tour on behalf of “progressive Republicanism.” This time, Roosevelt’s train stopped twice in Nashville. First he spoke from the back of the car when his entourage halted here en route to Grand Rapids. On the return trip, the train again stopped, and this time, at the urging of a local veteran, Roosevelt alighted. “Mr. President, I am an old soldier of the Civil War, and I would like very much if you would step down to the ground so that these young people and children here could say that one President of the United States had stood on Barry County soil,” said George Brown, as he stepped forward from the audience. Attribution The source for two maps of the city of Hastings printed in the Feb. 7 Banner should have been listed as the 1895 Standard Atlas of Barry County, Michigan. The full title goes on to read: Including a plat Book of the Villages, Cities and Townships of the County, Map of the State, United States and World. Farmers Directory, Reference Business Directory and Departments Devoted to General Information. Analysis of the System of U.S. Land Surveys, Digest of the System of Civil Government, Etc. Etc. The atlas was printed by Geo. A. Ogle and Co., Chicago. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2013 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2013 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 11:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 11, 2013, 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 11, 2013 Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2013 are as follows: Agricultural 50.83% 0.9837 Commercial 51.30% 0.9747 Industrial 56.29% 0.8883 Residential 49.04% 1.0196 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. Ted DeVries Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-623-2726 77576219 �Page 10 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting February 12, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Pledge and roll call Seven board members present, 80 plus guests attended Approved January 2013 minutes & Dept. reports Tax Exempt Entities on Emergency Service Assessment Resolution 2013-1 Resolution 2013-2 Appointment of Auditors Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 8:50 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown – Supervisor 77576391 www.hastingstownship.com NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 11-602CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 4th day of December, 2012, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein HSBC Bank, USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-PA2 was the Plaintiff and Brad Pullen was the defendant. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $260,235.30, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 7.000% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff / deputy sheriff or county Clerk/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 7th of March, 2013 at 1:00 PM, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as The East 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Also, the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except the East 330 feet thereof.. Tax Parcel ID: 080101601910 More commonly known as: 7180 Cox Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 483342525 T# 353489L02 (01-17)(02-21) 77575565 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hansen, a married man and Colleen Hansen, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2009, and recorded on November 6, 2009 in instrument 200911060010862, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Seventy-Five and 93/100 Dollars ($184,075.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being known and described as being part of the SW fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the Range line 937.49 feet, with bearing referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone South, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East from the Southwest corner of Section 19; thence on said range line, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393.42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence 88 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 615.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds West 392.15 feet; thence 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West 615.38 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417945F01 77576039 (02-07)(02-28) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORKSHOP February 11, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:03. All board members present. Approved motion for budget adjustment. Approved motion to Barry County Road Commission’s recommendation for road improvement. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77576306 Thomas Rook, Supervisor Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Feb. 11, 2013 5 Board members present 6 Guests Regular meeting opened at 7pm Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Delton Fire Budget Budget Transfer Designate Spring Clean up day: May 18, 2013 Job Descriptions for Cemetery & Groundskeepers Board of Review Alternate member Resolution 2013-1 Salary resolutions Resolution 2013-2 Cloverdale Long Lake Sewer payment Meeting date for Joint Township Board, ZBA & Planning Commission: May 16, 2013 Budget for road projects Set date for Budget Workshop: February 23, 2013 Adjourned 7:28pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by 77576387 Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Derushia, a single man to CitiFinancial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2005 and recorded September 14, 2005 in Instrument # 1152713 Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($103,038.15) including interest 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: To-Wit, the North one-half of Lot 9, all Lot 10 and the South one-half of Lot 11 of Scott Park, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Being the same property conveyed by fee simple deed from the Estate of Marie Trumbull, by Robert Derushia, Independent Personal Representative to Robert Derushia dated July 14, 1997 recorded on July 22, 1997 in Liber 702, Page 555 in Barry County Records, State of Michigan. Commonly known as 11843 Scott Park Rd., Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 CitiFinancial, Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-77639 (0277576433 21)(03-14) Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Supervisor Stoneburner, Treasurer McGuire, Clerk DeVries and Trustee Goebel Members Absent: Trustee Grundy Also present were 9 guests. Agenda was approved, as changed. Minutes from the January 9, 2013 Regular Meeting were approved, as changed. Minutes from the January 29, 2013 Budget Workshop Meeting were approved. Minutes from the February 4, 2013 Pine Lake Special Assessment Meeting were approved. Commissioners’ report was received Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills for $29,201.45 Adopted resolution to establish township officer’s salaries for fiscal year 2013/2014 Approved 2013 assessment notice commercial mailing proposal Approved township portion for police/fire communication equipment Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77576389 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUSTIN KOPF, A SINGLE MAN and AMBER SHATTUCK, A SINGLE WOMAN, JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2010, and recorded on February 1, 2010, in Document No. 201002010000935, and rerecorded on February 22, 2010 in Document No./Liber 201002220001564, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($126,859.79), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:THE SOUTH 664 FEET OF THE EAST 550 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 25, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 896 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 267 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 200 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 267 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID LINE 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001703 FHA (0177575923 31)(02-21) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAY N. SCOTT, A MARRIED MAN and JEROME MEEHAN, A MARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 16, 2005, in Document No. 1157842, and re-recorded on June 21, 2011 in Document No./Liber 201106210006025, on Page 1, and modified, recorded December 29, 2010, in Document No. 201012290012081, and assigned by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty Cents ($122,609.60), including interest at 4.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 21, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 207.24 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 416.95 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST 351.06 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 629.73 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 42.32 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 367.39 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR BIVENS ROAD (OLD HIGHWAY M-79/M-66) AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468, ON PAGE 692. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR HIGHWAY M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692 AND ON ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.004393 FHA (02-21)(03-14) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 13, 2013 77576423 Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the28th day of March, A.D., 2013 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: February 7, 2013 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77576006 48302 (248) 335-9200 (02-07)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne E. Anderson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to James B. Nutter & Company, Mortgagee, dated October 22, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030-0003618, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 81/100 Dollars ($156,580.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 34, Culbert's Plat No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 35, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. f the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #418420F01 77575853 (01-31)(02-21) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John W. Coe, a married man, to Mortgage Melectronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, it's successors and assigns., Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2011 and recorded June 21, 2011 in Instrument Number 201106210006032, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour and 43/100 Dollars ($81,964.43) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 03/07/2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, to wit: The North 1/2 of Lots 6 and 7, Block 7 of the Eastern Addition fo the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof except the North 10 feet of said Lot 6, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: February 7, 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 682.3890 77576044 (02-07)(02-28) NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, PATRICIA O. LARDER (date of birth August 28, 1930), Grantor of the CHARLES R. LARDER AND PATRICIA O. LARDER LIVING TRUST dated November 13, 2009, who lived at 10280 Jones Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021 died January 30, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to The current Trustee, JUDY K. LARDER at 2303 Clark Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048, or to the attorney for the Trustee, KATHLEEN F. COOK, at 121 South Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Date: February 14, 2013 Law Office of Kathleen F. Cook Kathleen F. Cook P31842 121 S. Cochran Ave. Charlotte, MI 48813 77576371 (517) 543-7643 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated the 25th day of June, 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of August, 2003, in Instrument No. 1110976, of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to LoanCare, a division of FNF, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,132.95 (seventy-six thousand one hundred thirty-two and 95/100) plus accrued interest at 5.75% (five point seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 21st day of March, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 420 W. Grand Street Tax Parcel No.: 055-001-364-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 21, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 77576413 10112955 (02-21)(03-14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 10, 2006 and recorded March 24, 2006 in Instrument # 1161669 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($13,633.72) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-76842 (02-21)(03-14) 77576418 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J. Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July 12, 2004 and recorded July 29, 2004 in Instrument # 1131591 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Dollars and SeventyThree Cents ($129,690.73) including interest 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 28, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/23/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-76843 (02-21)(03-14) 77576428 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan Drake married, Tracy Jo Drake his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004453, and assigned by mesne assignments to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($107,721.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 200 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, as a place of beginning; thence South 139 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 139 feet; thence East 200 feet to the place beginning. Together with an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress, over the following described parcel: Commencing at a point 139 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West for a place of beginning; thence South 20 feet; thence West 400 feet; thence North 20 feet; thence East 400 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #405663F03 77576028 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ken Yates and Susan Yates, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 22, 2009, and recorded on June 29, 2009 in instrument 200906290006748, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five and 51/100 Dollars ($125,925.51). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 1, B-Z Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 12 of Plats, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The North 270 feet of the West 1/2 of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 31, T1N, R10W, thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning, thence East to the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence South to the intersection of the North line of Consumers Power Company right of way and the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence North 80 degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds West 1182.65 feet to the point on the East line of Lots 3, B-Z Bees Acres No. 1, thence North to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416149F01 (02-21)(03-14) 77576379 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by TRACEY L. HAYMAN, a single woman and ROBIN L. REED, a single woman (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated October 15, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on January 25, 2008, as Instrument No. 200801250000799, as amended by an amendment to mortgage dated September 7, 2010, recorded September 17, 2010, as Instrument No. 201009170008628, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 37/100 Dollars ($144,490.37). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 14th day of March, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lots 7 and 8, Sawdy's Subdivision, Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 27. Together with all fixtures, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 95 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland, Michigan 48897 P.P. #08-15-090-004-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77576102 8913739-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on June 11, 2004, by Jeffrey L. Noteboom and Diane M. Noteboom, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on June 17, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1129483, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 29, 2012, recorded on March 8, 2012, in Instrument Number 201203080002412, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-One and 03/100 Dollars ($104,171.03); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Lot 17 and the West half of Lot 18 of East-Mar-Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 22, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as: 1630 Boulder Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-06-225-017-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: February 8, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 37177576374 8253 (02-21)(03-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST D. BONIFACE, a single man of 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to CONSUMERS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION of 525 W. WILLOW, LANSING, MI 48901-5100, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 19, 2003, and recorded on JUNE 30, 2003, in INSTRUMENT NO. 1107403 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 39/100THS ($63,647.39) DOLLARS with interest at 9.5% percent per annum, and attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part hereof, NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on MARCH 21, 2013, at 1:00 P.M., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All the certain pieces or parcels of land situate in the TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 12, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 773.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 394 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 723.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE, 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID POINT LYING WEST, 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 33.00 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF AN EXISTING DRIVE FROM STATE ROAD. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 2-14-13 (02-14)(03-14) (02-14)(03-14) 77576195 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth W. Wood, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2001, and recorded on October 26, 2001 in instrument 1068756, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 56/100 Dollars ($60,613.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419830F01 77576248 (02-14)(03-07) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vicki BirdJones and Stacey A Jones wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2007, and recorded on August 7, 2007 in instrument 20070807-0000590, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 53/100 Dollars ($59,490.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described As: Beginning At A Point on the South Line Of Said Section 4 Distant South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 725.98 Feet From The South 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 4; Thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 470.21 Feet Along Said Section Line; Thence North 00 Degrees 46 Minutes 44 Seconds West 134.43 Feet Along The West Line Of The East 1/2 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 4 To The Centerline Of Peake Road; Thence The Following 5 Calls Along Centerline, Northerly 11/27 Feet Along The Arc Of A Non-Tangent Curve To The Left, The Radius Of Which Is 141.06 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 04 Degrees 34 Minutes 39 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 05 Degrees 11 Minutes 41 Seconds East 11.27 Feet; Thence North 02 Degrees 54 Minutes 21 Seconds East 110.66 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 225.95 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 208.70 Feet; The Central Angle Of Which Is 62 Degrees 01 Minutes 51 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 33 Degrees 55 Minutes 17 Seconds East 215.07 Feet Thence Easterly 265.55 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 608.01 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 25 Degrees 01 Minutes 27 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 77 Degrees 26 Minutes 56 Seconds East 263.44 Feet: Thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 56 Seconds East 202.11 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 43 Minutes 21 Seconds East 490.34 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Subject To An Easement For Public Highway Purposes Over The Westerly And Northerly 33 Feet Thereof For Peaked Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420781F01 77576018 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janell Everett, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2004, and recorded on April 13, 2004 in instrument 1125213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Five and 07/100 Dollars ($76,305.07). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 12 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419613F01 (02-14)(03-07) 77576227 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Concord Funding Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 30, 1997, and recorded on November 20, 1997 in instrument 1004420, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($56,777.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 west, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds East 30.69 feet to the center of highway M-43 and the true point of beginning; thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 10 minutes 20 seconds East 598.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18, to the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West 1748 feet tot eh place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 31, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420847F01 77575889 (01-31)(02-21) �Page 12 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Suicide prevention program, rising MEAP scores draw interest of Delton Kellogg board A proposed schoolwide suicide prevention program and an encouraging MEAP test result report highlighted a wide school board agenda at Delton Kellogg on Feb. 18. DK Middle School Principle Diane Talo presented the MEAP scores and displayed bar graphs showing each grade’s improvement in reading, writing, arithmetic, science and social studies. Talo, and Elementary Principal Steve Scoville said the academic strategy DK COURT NEWS Wayne Martin Tinkler Sr., 42, of Nashville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 13 for failure to pay child support. Judge Amy McDowell ordered him to serve six months in jail, with credit for 24 days served. Tinkler must pay $25,483 in child support and $1,198 in court costs. He must also serve 60 months on probation. The balance of Tinkler’s jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. He must pay at least $200 a month on the child-support balance and a least $50 a month toward court costs. Jamie Blaine Nohel, 34, of Wyoming was sentenced Feb. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court for home invasion, second degree, and larceny of a building. Judge McDowell ordered Nohel to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 47 days served. Nohel must pay $3,576 in restitution and $2,516 in court assessments. He must also serve 36 months of probation. The last 90 days of his jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. Nohel must pay at least $200 per month toward restitution and court costs. He must attend drug court and have no contact with the victims. David Michael Closson, 35, of Kalamazoo was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 13 for possession of marijuana. Judge McDowell ordered Closson to serve eight days in jail, with credit for eight days served. He must pay $798 in court assessments and serve 18 months on probation. Closson was ordered to pay at least $75 a month toward assessments, beginning April 1. Charges of delivery or manufacturing marijuana and controlled substance, second or subsequent offense, was dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Joshua Michael Wagner, 25, of Middleville was sentenced Feb. 14 in Barry County Circuit Court for domestic violence and possession of marijuana, second or subsequent offense. Judge McDowell ordered Wagner to serve 58 days on the first charge and nine months on the second charge, with credit for 58 days served. Wagner must pay $748 in court costs and serve 12 months on probation. The balance of his jail time will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. Wagner must attend Alcoholics Anonymous four times a week and have no contact with the victim. He must pay at least $100 a month toward court costs. A charge of larceny under $200 was dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale In Memoriam Help Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 EDDY L. KIDDER Gee son it’s been 5 years since you passed away on March 4th. 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Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Card of Thanks THE FAMILY OF T.J. Heath would like to express our most sincere gratitude to our family, friends, neighbors, work families and everyone for the outpouring of love and support you have shown us during our heartbreaking loss. The meals, cards, flowers, calls, visits, prayers, stories you’ve shared, memorial gifts and donations to the Animal Shelter have truly touched our hearts and will be cherished forever. Special thanks to the ambulance service, Spectrum Health team, Ray & Deb Girrbach, Thornapple Valley Church, Simion Guenther & Jim McKelvey. Ted, Diana & Travis Heath Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Help Wanted COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT SPECIALIST for mental health treatment program. Part-time position job, responsibilities include assisting in rehabilitation, recreational skills, and other duties related to program implementation. Experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness helpful. Record keeping and data collection and entry skills desired. Clean driving record and ability to obtain Chauffeur’s license required. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or email jobs@bccmha.org. No phone calls. EOE. THORNAPPLE MANOR is now accepting applications for an “On Call” Bus Drivers. CDL with Passenger Endorsement required. Hours will vary as needed and possibly include weekends. Applications can be completed in our business office, or downloaded from our website at: www.thornapplemanor.com You may fax your resume in confidence to Human Resources at (269)948-0265. EOE. 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI. 49058 No phone calls please. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 SOCIAL WORKER: A full time position for a mental health/substance abuse clinician exists with previous group therapy, individual therapy, and crisis stabilization experience. This position requires experience working with mental health and substances abuse clients. LMSW required; CAADC credential a plus. Position requires the ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The availability to work evenings and take oncall coverage is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE. DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL-Trained and Job-Ready in 15 days! 1-800-882-7364 LEGAL SECRETARY: needed full time. Microsoft Word an people skills a must, with good typing speed and multitasking abilities. Law office experience helpful but not essential for the right person. Send resume to: Ad #101, c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 has put in place is yielding a noticeable improvement in standardized test scores. “There is an incredible leap this year in our fourth grade writing scores,” pointed out Talo, who also observed that, as a state, Michigan is struggling with science scores compared to national scores. “Our science scores may look horrible, but look at where the state is,” she said, pointing to the graph. “The whole state has a long way to go in our science scores, but remember, the state changed the cut scores (raising passing scores) two years ago. Everything looks so much lower than it did two years ago. Overall, the data we are seeing is very hopeful.” Board president Marsha Bassett related that the community suicide prevention program is moving forward and there has been research into bringing a comprehensive program into the schools. “There are two pieces to it,” said Bassett. “The first is called ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ and has four 55-minutes segments presented to students during the class day. It is suicide prevention and each of the modules has a different twist on stigma and signs of suicide, and how to help friends and students. There is also a parent-teacher part to it. “The second piece is an anti-bullying segment which dovetails with the suicide prevention piece,” Bassett continued. “Obviously, it has been proven there is a connection between bullying and suicide. The program is named ‘Be Nice’ and it was developed in Kent County as were the suicide modules. “The programs will be offered in elementary, middle and high school and are tailored to the students. The program is being used in 23 area districts.” Bassett also stated that financing for the program is still being worked out, with grants and donations being considered. In other business, the board approved the hiring of Jamie Collier as a part-time parapro for the high school resource room. Board member Jim McManus said the finance committee has asked athletic director Mike Mohn to look again at the athletic budget and find funding for an eighth grade football program. The next regularly scheduled DK Board of Education meeting will be held in the elementary school on March 18 at 7 p.m. Judge addresses the possibility of teachers with guns A Feb. 14 front-page Banner story regarding guns in schools included a statement from Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Due to a processing error, a portion of McDowell’s response regarding teachers also performing as reserve officers was omitted. The following excerpt from the Feb. 14 piece contains McDowell’s statement in full. by David DeDecker Staff Writer When asked about the legal implications of teachers being reserve officers in the schools, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell suggested that it would become a slippery slope if schools allowed teachers and staff members to also act as reserve police officers. “They can’t be simultaneously employed, a reserve officer is not on duty 24/7,” maintains McDowell, who sees several additional concerns. “Does a teacher who is a reserve officer now have to give Miranda Rights to any child they are questioning? Is there no longer a confidentiality presumption with a school counselor when speaking to a child? Is a child, running from a teacher, now guilty of resisting and obstructing? And, because all crimes must be reported by an officer, does this take away discretion to instead utilize inschool or out-of-school suspensions for minor offenses? “These are all areas that get opened up by this loophole,” adds McDowell. “Also, I question what liability the schools would have in this scenario. It seems to me the answer is to have screening at the door for weapons to prevent any incidences like Sandy Hook. It is unfortunate that this has to be the situation, but there appear to be no appropriate alternatives.” (Staff writers Shari Carney, Julie Makarewicz and Sandra Ponsetto also contributed to the Banner article.) POLICE BEAT Man brings drug kit to the library While Hastings Police were at the Hastings Library on Feb. 11 for an assault complaint, they observed a person look away from them after making eye contact. Officers noticed the man start to walk away and stopped him for questioning. Police discovered three warrants for the man’s arrest -- one for child support and two others for failing to pay traffic citations. As officers were searching him subsequent to arrest, needles and drug paraphernalia were found and confiscated. The man was arrested on the warrants and subsequent charges have been requested from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Vacuum salesman wanted for assault and battery Hastings Police were dispatched on Feb. 13 to the 1500 block of North Church Street on a report of vacuum salespeople looking into house windows. Police made contact with a group of people who were going door-to-door selling Kirby products and informed them of the complaint they had received. When speaking with the members of the group, who denied looking into windows, police spoke with a 29-year-old Vermontville man and learned of an assault and battery warrant for his arrest. The man was arrested and the remaining salespeople were told not to look into house windows. Minors found drinking and fighting While patrolling on Feb. 15 at approximately 10:30 p.m., a Hastings officer observed a group of people fighting near the intersection of Green Street and Jefferson Street. The police noticed a man laying on the ground being punched by another man and kicked by two additional men. All three assailants ran off when they observed the police car pull into the area. Police pursued the assailants on foot and stopped when one of the subjects entered a house on the 400 block of South Jefferson Street. As backup units arrived, an ambulance was called for the victim who appeared to be unconscious. Police spoke with five people inside the house, ranging in age from 15 to 19, and all had consumed alcohol. Officers issued five citations for minors in possession of alcohol. Police learned the victim of the assault refused medical treatment and refused to identify the people who assaulted him. 1968 ‘Cuda rolls on down the highway Hastings Police learned on Feb. 18 that a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda had been stolen from the 500 block of East Green Street sometime within the previous 24 to 48 hours. Officers recovered the muscle car on Feb. 19 on Old Nashville Hwy. The investigation is ongoing and suspects are under surveillance. Teen uses phone to harass ex-girlfriend Barry County Deputies met with a woman on Feb. 3 at the Sheriff’s Department on a stalking complaint. The woman told deputies she had dated an 18year-old Hastings man for about a month and had ended the relationship about two months ago. She said the man would call her cell phone and leave profane messages and threats of suicide. She had told the man to stop calling her and texting her, but he was not stopping and she wanted to file a complaint. The woman said the man also uses a cell phone app to disguise his true phone number. Deputies listened to several of the phone messages and agreed they did sound threatening. The man was also texting and leaving messages for the woman’s best friend. Deputies were not able to locate the man, but left a message with his mother about authorities wishing to speak with him. The mother agreed to relay the message when she talked to her son. On Feb. 6, the man contacted deputies and said he was through with the woman and would not contact her again. The case is closed and no action taken at this time. Driver disregards yellow stripes Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of M-43 and Head Lake Road near Hastings, on Feb. 11, on a reckless driving complaint. An off-duty deputy had called in the complaint, reporting a red Jeep Cherokee was headed north toward Hastings. He reported the vehicle passed four cars in a no-passing zone going uphill with oncoming traffic. Reportedly, a south bound vehicle was forced to the shoulder in order to avoid a collision with the Jeep. Deputies located the vehicle and made a traffic stop on the 28-year-old Hastings driver. The man had a suspended driver’s license and no vehicle paperwork. He was arrested for driving with license suspended and reckless driving. The case was turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Man has trouble keeping a license On Feb. 12, a deputy observed a vehicle with a green registration sticker on the license plate. The deputy discovered the registration was expired and made a traffic stop on M-37 and Parmalee Road. The 41-yearold driver offered his chauffeur’s license and told the deputy he had no insurance paperwork. The deputy soon learned the Marne man had a suspended license and a previous license suspension. He was arrested and given a citation for expired registration, no proof of insurance and driving with license suspended second offense. The case was turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor. Snowmobilers show no respect for property An elderly woman contacted sheriff’s deputies on Feb. 3 about snowmobiles trespassing on her property. She said the snowmobiles were continually driving through her Pleasant Lake Road property near Delton, and she did not know what to do. The frustrated woman told deputies she had put up objects, including a rope with flags attached, to discourage the snowmobilers. Deputies told the woman she could put up a plastic orange snow fence as an additional obstacle. The property owner stated she would try the snow fence. The case is closed. Alcohol and harassment for Valentine’s Day A man called 911 on Valentine’s Day to report a woman would not stop harassing him. Dispatchers informed deputies there was a verbal dispute in progress and that both parties were drinking. Dispatch also told deputies the caller was on conditional bond and was not permitted to drink alcohol or have any harassing contact with the woman in question. When deputies arrived, the woman who opened the East Shore Drive residence appeared, reportedly, very intoxicated. The 67-year-old Battle Creek man told deputies the woman had been drinking and was belligerent. The man said he told her to go to bed, but all she wanted to do was argue. He said over the last couple of weeks the woman had kicked him and ruined his dishwasher and bedroom door. When deputies asked the woman to move into the kitchen for questioning, she fell down on the way, but said she was alright. She refused a breathalyzer test. The man’s breathalyzer registered .06 percent. The man was arrested for violation of his conditional bond. The case was turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 13 Hastings FFA members qualify for state competition One individual and one team from Hastings FFA qualified last week for the 85th Michigan State FFA Convention to be held March 6, 7 and 8 at Michigan State University and two other teams were named alternates. Hastings High School and Middle School FFA members competed in Regional FFA Leadership Contests Feb. 12 at the Branch Area Career Center in Coldwater. Twelve schools participated in the Region 1 FFA Leadership contests, the other 10 being Cassopolis, Charlotte, Centerville, Country Side, Homer, Hopkins, Maple Valley, Marshall, Olivet and Van Buren Tech Center. Hastings’Austin Haywood competed in the greenhand prepared public speaking contest. He won a second place gold award and will advance to state competition semifinals. The parliamentary procedure team of Cassey Glumm, Tillery Larsen, Zach Pennington, Alexandrea Shumway, Alie Porter, Carter Bennett, Derika Koch and James Senard won a second place gold award and will advance to state competition semifinals. The greenhand conduct of meetings team of Sara Porter, Ashley Glumm, Kylie Pickard, Alex Wilkins, Matthew Maurer, Kristen Gillespie, Caleb Keech and Mikayla Warner received a third place gold award and will be an alternate to state competition. Ethan Haywood received a fourth place silver award in prepared public speaking. Alyssa Larsen, Mitchell Philley, Branden Miller, Ashley Stanton, Amber Pickard received a silver award in the agricultural issues contest. Hastings Middle School students who make up the junior high conduct of meetings team competed included Claire Harris, Samantha Pennington, Kathryn Pohl, Samantha Mitchell, Katherine Weinbrecht, Hannah Joerin-Horning, Julianna Wolf, Winning a gold award and taking second place in regional competition, Austin Haywood will now advance to the state competition in greenhand public speaking. Emma Porter, and Connor White. They earned a third place gold award in junior high conduct of meetings contest. The state competition will be held at FFA is the world’s largest youth organization that is agriculturally based and makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Advisors for Hastings FFA include Ed Domke, Carrie Carl, Luke Haywood and Dennis Pennington, with support from members of Hastings FFA alumni. The Hastings High School Parliamentary Procedure Team of (from left) Brianne Gillespie, Derika Koch, James Senard, Alie Porter, Carter Bennett, Zach Pennington, Alex Shumway, Tillery Larsen and Cassey Glumm won second place and a gold award at regionals. The team will advance to the state competition. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sam 66-26; CB’s 57.5-34.5; Wash King 5731; Lu’s Team 52.5-39.5; Coleman Ins. 47.545.5; Team Turkey 46-46; Look Ins. 41-47; Classic Trio 39-49; Blair Landscaping 34.557.5; Ghost Team 0-88. High Game - Shirlee V. 190; Renee B. 185; Kim C. 179. High Series - Renee B. 519; Kim C. 507; Sharon W. 486. Monday Mixerettes Dewey’s Auto Body 59-29; Kent Oil 56.531.5; Creekside Growers 48.5-39.5; Dean’s Dolls 47-41; Nashville Chiropractic 44-44. Good Games and Series - K. Fowler 174; P. Fowler 157; C. Hurless 165-428; V. Carr 179; B. Anders 151-434; K. Eberly 205-518; E. Ulrich 162-456; J. Alflen 182; J. Rice 174. Senior Citizens Butterfingers 64-32; Sun Risers 58.5-37.5; Usedtobe #1 52-44; M&M’s 52-44; Kuempel 47-49; Three Gals and a Guy 45-51; King Pins 44-52; Early Risers 42-54; Just Having Fun 38.5-57.5; Ward’s Friends 37-59. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Boniface 169-471; J. Shurlow 158; G. Scobey 169; J. Gasper 223-535; E. Ulrich 169; B. Benedict 157-408; D. Larsen 168; C. Stuart 160; Y. Markley 143. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Atkinson 182; G. Waggoner 190-534; D. Kiersey 182; J. Miller 225-600; L. Brandt 182; D. Dimmers 219-603; W. Talsma 185. Wednesday PM Court Side 68-28; Hair Care 56.5-39.5; Boniface Construction 56-40; Eye & ENT 4943*; Delton Suds 48.5-43.5*. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - J. Rice 179; L. Elliston 179; S. Beebe 191; S. Stevens 135; A. Tasker 168-413; Y. Cheeseman 158-442; M. Adams 154; J. Pettengill 132-340; N. Boniface 177. Thursday Majors Pocket Pounders 63-33; Red Rockets 6135; Old Men 57.5-38.5; Hastings Bowl 55-41; Muff Divers 51.5-44.5; HDR 41.5-54.5; Arens Lawn 41.5-54.5. High Games and Series - J. Hunt 210-579; J. Barnum 233; R. Furlong 185; C. Micel 244; J. Arens 255-667; B. Bruke 166; K. Hess 227602; S. Ashley 22-2607; R. Guild 221-605; G. Heath 232; D. Endres 244-664; D. Lundstrum 160; L. Campbell 175; C. Wyman 201; A. Morgan 210; J. Haight 257-683. Thursday Angels Varney’s Const. 62-30; Miller Farm Repair 60-32; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 56-32; Moore’s Apts. 48-40; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 46-42; Hastings Bowl 42.5-49.5; DJ on the Roll 35.552.5. High Game and Series - D. Curtis 170; M. Miller 157; C. Gdula 177-519; J. Wyant 198518; M. Gdula 237-613; M. Weiler 138; J. Wood 149; L. Apsey 160; L. Kendall 180-530; D. Staines 211-563; K. Shumway 184; J. Zaagman 204-566. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 62; H2O 52; Street bowlers 50; Sunday Snoozers 49; You’re Up n Shit 48; Straightliners 39; The Wild Bunch 38. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 206-556; K. Genther 210-494; A. Hubbell 192-491; J. Rice 181-488; D. Pettengill 148-380; K. Plett 135-356; R. Hunt 112. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. McKee 216-535; R. Snyder 186-510; J. Craven 212-510; F. Glass 180-504; B. Heath 210-461; B. Kelley 186; J. Shoebridge 181; S. Jewell 157. The Junior High Conduct of Meetings Team representing Hastings Middle School (from left) Hannah Joerin, Sam Pennington, Katherine Weinbrecht, Claire Harris, Katie Pohl, Emma Porter and Sammy Mitchell won a gold award and third place in the regional competition. The team is an alternate for the state competition. The Hastings High School Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team (pictured in the Feb. 7 Banner) also is an alternate to state competition. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77576334 77576331 BARRY TOWNSHIP 2013/ 2014 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 at the Barry Township Hall on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 @ 6:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Board by writing or calling the following: Phone: 269-623-5171 Fax: 269-623-8171 email @ barrytownship@mei.net 77576328 Barry Township Board P.O. Box # 705 Delton, MI 49046 77576325 A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Barry Township Board. Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Clerk 77576116 �Page 14 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Thornapple Players recreating ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Art inspires ... silliness The Thornapple Players, Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Hastings Elks Lodge will present their version of the 1960s television variety classic, “The Ed Sullivan Show,” Feb. 23 and 24. Tickets for the dinner and the show, open to the public, are $17. Saturday’s event begins at 7 p.m., and the Sunday matinee will begin at 2 p.m. Taking part in the show will be (front row, from left) John Texter, Shawn Winters, Corey Seeber, Paula Watson (middle) Steve Youngs, Gene Greenfield, Pat Cote, Kathy Conklin, Carol Satterly, Norma Jean Acker, Michael Moray, Angie Seeber, (back) Ken Brown, Tom Alderson, Mike Kasinsky and Doug Acker. (Missing from the photo are Angie Greenfield and Renae Feldpausch.) Both performances will be at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., next to Bob King Park. Tickets are available at the lodge. All proceeds will benefit the Elks Scholarship Fund. Prosecutor warned Nashville Village Council president Dunham put on notice The Banner has received a copy of a letter sent to Nashville Village Council President Frank Dunham from then-Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans, dated Dec. 28, 2012. In the letter, Evans informs Dunham of the completion of an investigation into several alleged violations of the Open Meeting Act that took place April 5, April 12 and May 10, 2012 “My opinion is that the police committee has violated the Open Meetings Act ...,” stated Evans. “It appears that the violations were not intentional, in part because of prior counsel with the village attorney; therefore I will not be prosecuting you for the alleged violations. “Please consider yourself on notice that, given this letter, any subsequent violations of the act likely will be considered intentional and could result in criminal prosecution and civil damages.” No record of the letter is contained in village council minutes, though the matter was, reportedly, addressed at a village council meeting by a private citizen. Community ‘Walk for Warmth’ is Saturday During a recent trip home from her studies at Alma College, Julee Campbell and friend Jonathan Crosby, of Western Michigan University, felt some inspiration upon seeing the art work in downtown Hastings. Seeing art through the eyes of another adds some fresh pespective to local culture. Julee is the granddaughter of Leo and Nyla Fifelski of Hastings. Her “artistic interpretations” were submitted to the Banner by Julee’s aunt, Gaye Patterson, of Middleville. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 21 — Pizza and Pages discusses Fire by Kristin Cashore; Movie Memories preps for the Oscars with “Golden Earrings,” starring Ray Milland and Marlene Dietrich, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 — preschool story time reads about being down “on the farm,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 — VITA tax counseling, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 — toddler story time enjoys books about pizza, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30.; 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information about any of the above, 269-9454263. The frigid temperatures of recent weeks will be a meaningful reminder of how Saturday’s 28th annual Walk for Warmth will be so helpful for low-income, elderly and disabled Barry County residents who struggle to keep heat operating in their homes. The event will begin at 9 a.m. in Hastings with registration at the Leason Sharpe Hall in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway. Opening ceremonies will begin at approximately 9:30 and the one-mile outdoor walk at 10 a.m. “The walk is a community-building awareness event which brings light to the fact that some families simply cannot heat their homes during cold Michigan winters,” says Nancy Macfarlane, chief executive officer of Community Action, the sponsor of the event. Walks will also take place in Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties, a multicounty effort that last year raised $47,500 and assisted nearly 200 families to pay heat bills across the four-county Community Action service area. The 2013 Walk in Barry County has set a $3,500 goal which will support 12 homes. All funds raised in Barry County will be devoted exclusively to Barry County residents. Participants are asked to obtain pledge sheets available from a variety of local businesses or online at the Community Action website www.caascm.org. Those unable to participate but interested in assisting can mail or drop off a donation to the Community Action office, 175 Main St., Battle Creek, MI 49014. Checks should be made out to Community Action Walk for Warmth with a designation to which community the donation should be credited. BUSINESS BRIEFS Susan Fraser has been awarded the P e n n o c k Professional Partners award for January. The Pennock Professional Partner Award is designed to provide formal recognition for continuous excellence in demonstrating the care values, mission, and customer service principles of Susan Fraser Pennock. Recipients receive a certificate, a monetary gift, and a designated parking spot for three months. GET ALL THE LOCAL NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 15 Lakewood likes performance, but not low scores by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood head coach Kim Martin didn’t know what to tell her team. The Viking varsity competitive cheer team is one of 24 that will be competing in the two Division 3 Regional Tournaments Saturday. The Vikings head to Rockford for theirs. Lakewood earned that spot in the regionals by placing third at their Division 3 District Tournament at Allegan High School, but there wasn’t a celebration at the end for the Vikings. Otsego won the district championship with a score of 688.06. Paw Paw was second with a 680.88. Lakewood scored a 671.90 and Holland Christian a 645.50 to earn the fourth and final regional qualifying spot. The Vikings were happy with their performance, but not with their scores. “At this point if you’ve been scoring high in the early to middle point of the season, teams are better at the end,” said Martin. “But, again different areas score differently. The middle of the state scores a little bit higher than the west and east sides of the state. A difference in opinions.” The 671.90 was a score nearly 40 points lower than the Vikings tallied in their first meet of the season, in December at OvidElsie. Lakewood was second at the Capital The Lakewood girls do the splits during round two at Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament, hosted by Allegan High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Area Activities Conference’s All-League meet Feb. 9 with a score of 737.68. “It’s hard to go from scoring in the 730s to 740s last weekend, and having a better performance today and not breaking 700,” Martin said. “That’s the difficult part about competitive cheer.” Paw Paw and Holland Christian were both shaky in round three. The Maroons had a couple of falls, and had an eight-point deduction in the final round. Lakewood was in fourth place behind the Maroons heading into that final round, after having the fourth best score in each of the first two rounds. Lakewood scored a 205.70 in round one, a 181.70 in round tow, and a 284.50 in round three. Otsego had the top score of the day in all three rounds, a 211.10 in round one, a 187.66 in round two and a 289.30 in round three. Paw Paw scored a 206.60 in round one, a 186.98 in round two and a 287.30 in round three despite its falls. Holland Christian started the day with a 205.80 in round one and a 184.40 in round two. Martin was especially pleased with her team’s round two performance. “We didn’t have any mistakes. We haven’t been able to do a round two without mistakes this year, and it was probably our cleanest round two,” she said. “Round one was solid again. We’ve had a solid round one all season. This was one of our better round threes. When the girls don’t go out and drop stunts, that’s a bonus.” The Vikings worked hard in the time leading up to districts on improving their showmanship, being more exciting, having stronger voices and just looking like they’re having fun out on the mat. Comstock was fifth in the standings with a score of 630.38, followed by Three Rivers 608.40, Coloma 602.20, Allegan 596.66, Vicksburg 589.90, Berrien Springs 587.90, Harper Creek 558.30, Hopkins 550.50 and Pennfield 467.50. A Viking stunt group performs during round three at Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament in Allegan. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions cheer team one place short of regional spot The hardest wheat turned soft by science by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Eighty years ago, my mother was in grade school where schoolroom paste was made by mixing a little flour and water together. Memories of that simple glue came back to her when she and I recently stood in my kitchen, mixing two small batches of flour and water. First I mixed regular “better for bread” flour with water in a little dish, then I did the same with special test flour made from soft durum wheat. The first mixture was a pasty, lightest-oflight-tan color, the second had a pale yellow hue. The simple experiment was inspired by the hardness of different types of wheat. Soft white wheat is the easiest of all types of wheat to mill, weighing in with a hardness rating of only 25 to 35 on the scale millers use to measure such things. Soft wheat generally goes into products such as noodles, cakes and cookies. Hard red wheat has a hardness factor of about 60 to 75. It is used for bread. In contrast to its softer cousins, durum wheat tops out with hardness values ranging from 80 to 100. It is an unusual type of wheat, one with kernels so hard we don’t generally make it into flour at all. Instead, regular durum is ground only to about the consistency of sand-sized grains known as semolina. The semolina is then used to make pasta. In North America, durum wheat is grown in the dry parts of Montana, North Dakota and Saskatchewan, as well as in some parts of the desert Southwest. Durum wheat has some advantages over other types of wheat from a grower’s point of view and also in terms of global food security. In some ways, durum is pretty primitive stuff: in the lingo of plant genetics, it’s tetraploid, rather than hexaploid, like most wheat. But durum has some highly desirable characteristics. It has better drought resistance and, in some instances, better disease resistance than the more common types of wheat. The hardness of the durum kernels has limited its culinary uses over the millenia. Enter onto the scene wheat researcher Dr. Craig Morris of the Agricultural Research Service housed on the campus of Washington State University. For 10 years, Morris has worked using classical wheat breeding techniques to introduce the genes for a soft kernel into durum wheat. Patient work in greenhouses and ultimately a few acres of farm trials has been going on year after year. Now Morris can announce that he’s succeeded in his quest. He’s put the genetic information for soft kernels into the durum wheat plant. Hence, my little experiment at home in the kitchen using test durum flour Morris had given me. “In some places, durum can out-yield hexaploid wheat,” Morris told me during a visit to his lab. “We’ve thrown off the shackles of the hard kernel of durum. The sky is now the limit.” To put it another way, world durum production has never been limited by the plant and how well it can grow. Instead, durum has been limited by what we can do with it in terms of food products. Until now, the fact that we didn’t grind durum into flour because it was so hard limited the variety to being a poor cousin to hexaploid wheat strains. The new soft durum still can be used to make pasta. It requires less energy to mill into semolina than hard durum, so that’s a positive. And, perhaps better still, the new soft durum also can make flour and go into all the culinary products we are used to making from hexaploid wheat. Morris and his co-workers are now waiting for the patent on the new type of durum wheat to be secured. “Once we have that, soft durum is ready for prime time,” Morris said. Agricultural research is something we’ve always done well in this country. Working behind the scenes at land-grant universities and in the Agricultural Research Service, many scientists contribute daily to technical progress we sometimes take for granted. Here’s a toast for soft durum wheat and the choices it will give to growers, millers and consumers, alike. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Less than ten points separated Maple Valley from a spot in the Division 4 Regional Tournament. The Lion varsity competitive cheer team placed fifth at Saturday’s Division 3 District at Webberville High School, where the top four teams advanced to this Saturday’s regional round of the state tournament. St. Louis earned the fourth and final spot in the regional, with an overall score of 658.62. The Lions finished the day with a total score of 648.70. Round two was the difference. Maple Valley had the fourth best score of the day in rounds one and three, but their 170.10 in round two was eighth best in that round. St. Louis had a ten-point deduction in the second round, and still was 11 points better than the Lions with its score of 181.82. Merrill took the day’s title with an overall score of 745.14. Merrill had the top score of the day in both rounds one and three, a 228.30 in round one and a 208.40 in round three. Merrill also added a 208.44 in round two, which was just off the pace set by PewamoWestphalia at 208.58 in that round. Pewamo-Westphalia was second overall on the day with a score of 731.88. Whitmore Lake was third with a 677.68. Behind the Lions, Grass Lake was sixth Davis plans to continue her volleyball career at KVCC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Olivia Davis remembers when things really started to click for her on the volleyball court. It was Nov. 3, 2010 at Hastings High School. Davis had 15 assists in helping the Lakewood varsity volleyball team start its postseason run with a 25-4, 25-13, 25-6 win over the host Saxons in the Class B District Semifinals. “I remember (coaches) Kellie and Clair (Rowland) being so excited that I’d played so well and I felt more comfortable with the sport,” Davis said. Her comfort level continued to grow of the next couple years, and she helped lead the Lakewood varsity volleyball team to the Class B State Championship last fall as a senior while being named second team all-state in Class B. Now she’s planning on taking the next step in her volleyball career, and in her education. Davis signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Women’s Volleyball Team Jan. 30, in the Lakewood High School Media Center. Davis said she was a tall, awkward middleschooler. Basketball wasn’t really working out for her. Kellie Rowland helped convince her to try volleyball. “I was so uncoordinated and crazy and I didn’t have any athletic ability, then started right away playing awkward positions and working hard. I’m glad I started that early so I could get to where I am now,” Davis said. She improved, playing for the Lakewood Middle School teams and the Far Out and Dead Frogs Club programs. She is now back with the Far Out Club. That club participation helped lead her to KVCC. “I really like the coach Tim Balice. I’ve known him throughout club the past couple of years and he’s a good friend of Kellie and Clair. I really like the program he’s running and the fact that I have a chance to go on after the two years that I spend there and go on to a bigger college or wherever I choose.” Davis plans on working towards becoming a registered nurse at KVCC. “I like biology and anatomy and all that different stuff just clicks with me, I get really interested,” Davis said. “My mom has been a nurse forever and all I can remember is her being in scrubs constantly. I guess she had a role in it too. I guess it just comes easily to me.” Saxon Sports Shorts JV Boys’ Basketball The Hastings’ JV boys’ basketball team fell 50-46 at Ottawa Hills Monday. Aaron Bronson had eight points and seven assists for the Saxons, and Peter Beck had 17 points. The Saxons scored a 61-52 victory at Thornapple Kellogg Thursday. Drew Stolocker had ten points, Drew White 11, and Cole Harden seven for the Saxons. Beck finished with 21 points and 18 rebounds. HMS Wrestling The Hastings Middle School wrestling team pulled out a 54–51 win over Caledonia in its first dual of the season. Saxons winning on pins for the team were Cole Hall, Sam Johnson, Billy Smith, Chase Reaser, Noah Lumbert, Cal Cappon, Devin Planck, Jacob Dunn and Trevor Ryan. Saxons that won on pins in the exhibition matches were Tate Ulrich, Kip Beck, Derek High, Dakota Lumbert, Keegan Spencer and Tyler Johnson. The Gold team won its first team tournament of the year as well, topping Greenville 65-44 in the finals at Ionia. Hastings was 40 on the day, also topping Thornapple Kellogg 78-30, Fowlerville 84-18 and Portland 78-12 Ryan and Devin Planck finished the day 40 for the Gold team. The Hastings Blue team finished the day with a 2-2 record. After losing to Thornapple Kellogg and Williamston in the first two rounds, the Blue team came back to defeat Fowlerville 64-24 and Carson City 48-42. with a score of 646.28, followed by St. Charles 621.84, Montrose 621.56, Webberville 593.24, Springport 541.00, Bath 527.50 and Vassar 521.92. DK senior falls in first regional bouts Delton Kellogg 130-pounder Kenmark Maligat saw his senior season end Saturday at Whitehall High School. Maligat was the lone member of the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team which qualified for the Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament. He was 0-2 on the day to see his season end with a record of 16-10. Maligat fell to Shelby’s Nick Bantien in the opening round, then was edged 2-1 by Pennfield’s Nick Burnett in the opening round of consolation. Grand Rapids Catholic Central sophomore Nate Limmex won the weight class, improving his record to 18-0 on the year. The other medalists at 130 pounds, who earned a spot in the Individual State Finals were runner-up Anthony Duncan of South Haven, third-place finisher Trenton Roesly of Newaygo, and fourth-place finisher Colin Wheetley from Buchanan. Limmex was one of nine Grand Rapids Catholic Central wrestlers to qualify for the individual state finals, more than any other team from the regional. He was the only Cougar to win a regional championship though. Whitehall had the most champions of any team, with Reiley Brown winning the 103pound title, Zach Cooper winning at 125 pounds, Steven Sika at 160 and Joe Sika at 171. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 16 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxons Cross and Slaughter win regional titles Hastings senior Kenny Cross ran his record to 49-0 on the season with a 6-4 victory over Northview’s Ben Clinkscale in the 152-pound championship match at Saturday’s Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Fruitport High School. Cross is one of three Saxons that earned a spot in the Individual State Finals, which will be held Feb. 28 through March 2 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. This will be Cross’ third trip to the individual finals, and he is still chasing his first medal after going 1-2 in each of his previous appearances. Sophomore Jason Slaughter will be making his first appearance in the state finals, after winning the 145-pound weight class Saturday, as will junior Nate Pewoski who was fourth at The Saxons’ Jason Slaughter turns Forest Hills Eastern’s Anthony Castillo to his back during the second period of their 145-pound championship semifinal match Saturday at the Division 2 Individual District Tournament hosted by Fruitport High School. 285 pounds. Thornapple Kellogg has five individual state qualifiers from the regional, including regional champion Ryann Flynn at 125 pounds. Cross reached the championship Saturday with a couple of lopsided victories, topping Byron Center’s Tom Riemersma 17-5 and then Allegan’s Levi Savin 17-1. Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Glowe also topped Riemersma in the 152-pound bracket Saturday, winning by default in the first round of consolation. Glowe then pinned Coopersville’s Charlie Rock 4 minutes and 25 seconds into their consolation semifinal match. Fruitport’s Austin Fialek then topped Glowe 8-5 in the match for third place. Slaughter improved to 46-3 on the year in winning the 145-pound championship. He bested Sparta’s Dom Chong 10-6 in the finals, after pinning Forest Hills Eastern’s Anthony Castillo 2:48 into their semifinal match. Slaughter started his day with an 8-0 win over Reeths-Puffer’s John Woodring. Pewoski pinned Reeths-Puffer’s Steve Hanson 2:51 into their opening round match at 285 pounds, but then fell 5-3 to Hamilton’s Corey Hassevoort in overtime in the championship semifinals. Pewoski pinned Wayland’s Taylor Collins to secure his spot in the state finals, before being pinned by Allegan’s Jon Krcztovich in the match for third. TK’s lone regional champion, Flynn, dominated the 125-pound weight class, scoring two pins and a technical fall. He pinned Hamilton’s Logan Welcher 3:28 into their championship match. Flynn opened the day with a pin of Spring Lake’s Kyle Edwards, then bested Allegan’s Hastings’ Jason Slaughter (from left), Nate Pewoski and Kenny Cross all finished in the top four in their respective weight classes Saturday in Fruitport to earn a spot in the Division 2 Individual State Finals. PJ Cole 15-0 in the semifinals. Thornapple Kellogg’s other individual state qualifiers include Dan Dykstra who was second at 171 pounds, Chris Poland who was second at 112 and Cole Gahan who was fourth at 160 pounds. Poland, who was eighth in the state at 103 pounds in Division 2 last year, was downed 71 by Lowell’s Zeth Dean in their championship final. Dykstra, who joined Poland at the finals a year ago, also fell to an opponent from Lowell in the championship round. Kanon Dean topped Dykstra 3-1 in the 171-pound final. Gahan, a senior who will be going to the individual state finals for the first time, was honored for his 100th career victory after topping Reeths-Puffer’s Sean McWilliams 12-2 in the consolation semifinals. Lowell had six individual champions at the regional tournament, with Bailey Jack taking the 119-pound title, Jordan Hall winning at 135 pounds, Garrett Stehley taking the 189pound title, and Taylor Kornoely winning at 215 pounds. Saxons clinch share of first league title since ‘88 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings has been to the state semifinals a couple of times in the past 25 years. To the state quarterfinals another time. The Saxons won a handful of district titles in that span. In all that time a conference championship eluded the Saxons, until Saturday. Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team clinched a share of its first conference championship since 1988 by knocking off Ottawa Hills 46-45 in overtime Saturday afternoon in Grand Rapids. The Saxons were scheduled to step on the court last night at Grand Rapids Catholic Central for their first shot at clinching the conference title outright. Eric Hart drilled a free throw with three Hastings’ Carson Williams turns up court with the basketball as TK’s Tom Williamson pressures him in the backcourt Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) seconds left to break a 45-45 tie at Ottawa Hills High School, just a few seconds after teammate Maxwell Clark tied the game with a three-point play. The Saxons were 20-of-24 from the free throw line. Hart was 6-of-8 himself. Hart finished with eight points and nine rebounds for the Saxons. Ian Beck and Luke Heide finished with 11 points each to lead the Saxons. Michael Eastman added four points and five rebounds. Clark also had four steals. Ottawa Hills got 15 points from Aron Stewart, 11 from Myles Miller and nine from Dewayne Gordon. Hastings closes out the OK Gold Conference season at home against South Christian Friday. Hastings is now 13-3 overall and 7-1 in the OK Gold Conference. The Saxons scored a 50-40 league victory at Thornapple Kellogg High School Friday. The Trojans fell to 0-8 in the league with the loss. The Saxons got up on the Trojans early, building a 17-6 lead in the opening quarter. “Our offense was stagnant,” TK head coach Mike Rynearson said. “You’ve got to give them credit, because that’s what they’re known for. They’re known for good solid defense. I tip my hat to their defense. They talk, they communicate and they play physical. It’s hard to get in anything if you don’t play strong with the basketball.” The Saxons did what they could to get the ball to their strong guys in the paint in the early going. Hart finished with eight points for the Saxons and forward Alex Cherry chipped in four points. “We knew we had a size advantage with them tonight, but overall we’ve been trying to get Alex to come along a little more inside,” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs. “Eric and Alex both picked up two fouls there in that second quarter, so they sat out and we kind of had a little bit of a let down there where we didn’t score for a couple minutes and gave up a couple baskets with them being out of the game. We got them back in The Saxons’ Maxwell Clark (left) looks for a way to get by Thornapple Kellogg’s Tommy Hamilton during the fourth quarter Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) there to start the third quarter.” TK outscored the Saxons 10-9 in the second quarter, but Hastings pushed its edge back to double figures with a 14-6 run to start the second half. Hart finished with seven rebounds as well, with four coming on the offensive end. Hastings also got eight points and eight rebounds from Eastman. Clark had six points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Beck led all scorers with 15 points. The Saxons’ top scorer, Heide, saw limited action because of a sore ankle. “When they needed a bucket they were able to just get a bucket, whether it was the big guys, when they dumped it in they played the inside-out game, when they kicked it back out we closed them out and they just went right by us right to the hole,” Rynearson said. Cole Cronkright led TK with 11 points. Dalton Phillips added seven and Kameryn Kidder had five. Phillips had all seven of his points in the fourth quarter. He did a good job of attacking the basket and running the Trojan offense in the final minutes. “He has not really been a point guard at any point in his life,” Rynearson said. “That’s just the situation we’re in right now with the second group. He’s the man when we play our starters against our seconds, he’s got to run that second spot. You could see the growth. That’s why he’s out there. I’m proud of his effort, and I’m proud of his willingness to play that spot. Some guys would just complain about it, and he just goes about his business.” Rynearson was proud of the entire team’s effort, although not always the execution. TK was 4-13 overall this season after the loss. Their game with Wayland Tuesday was postponed until last night. The Trojans will be at Ottawa Hills Friday. Trojans advance to regional, but Saxons see season end A couple points here, and a couple points there. That’s what kept the Hastings varsity competitive cheer team from making its second straight appearance in the regional round of the state tournament. The Saxons were fifth at the Division 2 District Tournament hosted by Thornapple Kellogg Saturday, where the top four teams earned a spot in this Saturday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Cedar Springs High School. The host Trojans did advance beyond their district tournament, finishing second to St. Joseph on the day. St. Joseph recorded a score of 747.12 to take the district title. TK finished with 741.22 points, followed by Mattawan 708.26, Gull Lake 695.06, Hastings 689.48, Byron Center 680.54, Plainwell 675.42, Wayland 654.50, Stevensville Lakeshore 634.94, Jackson Northwest 627.94, Sturgis 588.70, Parma Western 558.58 and Hamilton 531.24. Hastings’ 211.80 was better than Mattawan’s 211.70 in round one. The Saxons’ 285.90 in round three was better than Gull Lake’s 283.30. But both teams finished with better scores than the Saxons’ 191.78 in round two. St. Joseph had the top score in each of the first two rounds, and went into round three with a 12-point lead over Thornapple Kellogg at the top of the team standings. TK outscored St. Joseph 311.10 to 305.00 in that final round. The Trojans also scored a 219.00 in round one and a 211.12 in round two. St. Joseph scored a 229.60 in round one and a 212.52 in round two. Lions and Vikings get a few through Thornapple Kellogg’s Dalton Phillips (left) races in to try and get the ball away from Hastings’ Bo Morgan during the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions and Vikings had a tough 215pound bracket at their Division 3 Individual Wrestling DistrictTtournament. All four guys who advanced beyond the district tournament the Vikings hosted at that weight class are advancing beyond the regional tournament, which was held Saturday at Williamston, and heading on to the individual state finals. That group includes Maple Valley senior Diego Pesina and Lakewood senior Jack Tromp, who finished third and fourth at Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament. For the second weekend in a row they met in the consolation finals, with Pesina pulling out a 4-1 win to place third, behind flight champion Trenton Devereaux from Chesaning and runner-up Todd Haller from Belding. Devereaux topped Haller 4-2 in their championship round match. Devereaux just edged Pesina 3-2 in the championship semifinals, while Haller topped Tromp 4-1 in their championship semifinal match. Tromp advanced to the match for third with a 6-5 win over Mount Morris’ Trevor Skinner in the “blood round”, while Pesina pinned Vassar’s Justin Rutkowski in 2 minutes and 37 seconds. Pesina is the lone individual state qualifier for the Lions, as 285-pound teammate Zack Rosenberger fell in each of his two matches Saturday. Tromp is one of three Lakewood boys who will be headed to the state finals, along with regional champion Jordon Bennett and heavyweight Lars Pyrzinski. Pyrzinski was also pinned in his first 285pound match of the day, by Birch Run’s Kyle Spencer, but battled his way through the consolation bracket to place third. Pyrzinski pulled out a 3-2 win over Vassar’s Ethan Slough in the consolation semifinals, then pinned Millington’s Jacob Gouine 18 seconds into the match for third. Bennett won the 145-pound regional championship by pinning Birch Run’s Mitch Franklin 1:50 into their championship round match. Bennett scored technical falls in each of his first two matches, besting Millington’s Chandler Sweeney and Saginaw Swan Valley’s Matt Somers. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — Page 17 Trojan boys wrestle their best in final team dual Wednesday’s Division 2 Team Regional Tournament at Lowell High School. The host Red Arrows, ranked second in the state in Division 2, topped the Thornapple Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Iveson (top) works to stay on top of Lowell’s Zac Graves during the first period of their 145-pound match in the Division 2 Team Regional Final at Lowell High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kellogg varsity wrestling team 40-18 in the regional final, but the Trojans wrestled as well as they had all year long. “(I’m happy with) the way we wrestled, absolutely,” said TK head coach Scott Szczepanek. “The final score kind of got away from us a little bit at the end. This is something the wrestling community understands, you look at the one- and two- and three-point decisions that could have flipped the other way and it’s a completely different match. Even in a loss, I feel like our kids wrestled the best that they’ve wrestled all year as far as intensity, as far as just effort and work ethic and all of that.” The Trojans got a preview of their team regional final the preivous Saturday when they saw Lowell at the Division 2 Individual District Tournament hosted by Hastings. TK had a couple of guys who lost to Lowell wrestlers Saturday score victories Wednesday, and a handful of others who wrestled their Red Arrow opponents a little closer Wednesday than they did on Saturday. Nick Iveson helped give the Trojans a 1512 lead halfway through the regional final, pinning Lowell’s Zac Graves 3 minutes and 11 seconds into their 145-pound match. The two met up in a consolation round match Saturday in Hastings, with Graves ending Iveson’s run in the individual state tournament with a 10-6 decision. The Trojan bench exploded and Iveson threw up his arms in celebration Wednesday. “With Nick Iveson, we had a nice long talk and it was a great talk on Saturday,” Szczepanek said, “and he just didn’t have the greatest day and didn’t put himself in the proper mindset to put himself in a spot to succeed and for sure today he did.” Lowell’s Zeth Dean edged TK’s Chris Poland 4-0 in a 112-pound match Saturday. They met at 119 pounds Wednesday and Poland pulled out a 3-0 decision. “We talked a lot about not leaving himself in a bad position. To get the one take down in the first period today was huge. He was really close on Saturday, but just didn’t get it. Pennfield and Schoolcraft top Lions Maple Valley will try and get back on track as it closes out the regular season with one contest against Olivet and two against The Lions’ Austin Gonser fires a jump shot over Pennfield’ Jake Grimes Tuesday during their KVA contest in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hackett Catholic Central. The Lion varsity boys’ basketball team is now 11-6 overall this season and 9-6 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association after a night in which it struggled to shoot the basketball at Pennfield. The host Panthers topped the lions 62-48, after getting up on the Lions early. Pennfield put up 21 points in the opening quarter, taking a 21-10 lead, then pushed its advantage to 3718 at the half. Sam Duckham led Pennfield with 15 points and Jake Grimes added 13. Darin Blocker chipped in eight points, while Hunter Hoogakker and Ryan Lowe had six each. The Lions got 15 points each from Austin Gonser and Sam Benedict, while Micah Bromley added eight points. Maple Valley will be at home to face rival Olivet Friday, then closes the regular season with two games against Hackett next week. The Lions will meet the Irish in Kalamazoo Tuesday, then host the Irish on Thursday. The Lions have now dropped consecutive ball games for just the second time all season long. Schoolcraft top the Lions 71-52 at Maple Valley High School Friday. The Eagles went on a 22-12 run in the second quarter, then extended their lead from 12 points at the half to 18 by the start of the fourth quarter. Luke Ryskamp led the way for the Eagles with 34 points. He drilled four three-pointers and was a perfect 6-of-6 at the free throw line. Benny Clark chipped in ten points and score of 631.70, and had the highest round three score of the day at 282.20. Union City finished the day with a score of 625.40. Bronson was fourth in the standings with a Maple Valley’s Sam Benedict (1) flips up a shot after colliding with Pennfield’s Brayden Bennett Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Zachary Decker seven. Maple Valley got 13 points from Bromley, 11 from Garret Mater and nine from Garrett Miller. score of 621.16, followed by Hartford 619.30, Bangor 617.08, Colon 616.90, Reading 598.42, Quincy 557.20, Schoolcraft 547.00 and Homer 516.10. Stockbridge pulls away from Lakewood in the second half Devin Allen had nine of his 20 points in the third quarter as Stockbridge pulled away from the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team Friday night at Stockbridge High School. The Panthers scored a 75-64 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win over the Vikings, dropping Lakewood’s league mark to 3-6. Stockbridge turned a 36-32 half-time lead into a 56-44 advantage heading into the fourth quarter with a 20-12 run coming out of the locker room. The Panthers kept their lead near double digits in the fourth quarter by going 13-of-17 at the foul line. They were 20of-29 at the stripe for the night. Behind Allen, Marcus Prigge added 12 points, Jonathon Mason 11 and Evan Upshurt had ten. Chris is that type of kid. He identifies a problem and works to fix it,” Szczepanek said. Those two big wins helped TK to its lead at the halfway point. TK also had Nick Flynn score a 7-3 win over Daniel Kruse at 130 pounds and Austin Sensiba top Scott VanOosten 7-3 at 140 pounds. Nick Glowe upped TK’s lead to 18-12 with a 5-2 win over Jacob Garcia in the 152-pound match, but a couple more Dean boys evened Stockbridge evens season series with Lakewood ladies The Vikings rallied from a big early deficit, but couldn’t quite finish off the Panthers late in the game at Stockbridge Friday. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 5-14 overall and 1-8 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 54-51 loss to the Panthers in league action. “I was happy with our effort, but it would have been nice if I could have figured out a win for these girls. It is a great group of individuals,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost, who’s team will close out the regular season at home against Lansing Catholic Friday. Emily Kutch led the great group of Viking girls, with 34 points and nine rebounds. Lakewood fell behind 14-4 in the opening quarter, but battled back to tie the game at 3434 heading into the fourth quarter. Hannah Morris hit two threes and finished with six points for Lakewood. Lexi Fetterman had four points. Coach Denny Frost said that Ellie Reynolds stepped in and did a nice job at point guard when Brooke Wieland fouled out of the ball game. “We had our chances, but couldn’t catch a break,” said Frost. Stockbridge hit its free throws down the stretch, and was 26-of-39 from the line for the night. Lakewood was 18-of-29 at the foul line. Stockbridge got 19 points from Kelsey Crockett and 12 from Tara Hall. Breanna Taylor added eight points for the Panthers. Lakewood’s lone conference victory came in the meeting between the two teams at Lakewood High School in January. Lakewood closes out the regular season at home against Lansing Catholic Friday. The Vikings will travel to Thornapple Kellogg High School Monday to take on the host Trojans in the opening round of the Class B State Tournament. Tip-off time is set for 7 p.m. The winner of that contest will meet Hastings in the first of two district semifinal games at TK Wednesday at 6 p.m., with Portland and Ionia slated to meet in the second. The district championship game is scheduled for March 1 at 7:00 p.m. Lions trying to get ready for pressure they will see in district DK cheer second at D4 district Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls competitive cheer team has advanced past the district round of the state tournament for the first time. The Panthers were the runners-up Saturday at their Division 4 District Tournament at Gobles High School, earning themselves a spot in the regional tournament at Mona Shores Saturday. The tournament begins at 6 p.m., with the top four teams advancing to the March 2 Division 4 State Finals at the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids. Delton Kellogg was just over two points behind distinct champion Gobles Saturday. Gobles finished the day with a score of 646.72, while Delton tallied 644.38 points. Delton Kellogg’s girls were first after each of the first two rounds, scoring a 195.30 in round one, which was the highest score by any team in that round, and a 175.18 in round two. Gobles scored a 195.00 in round one and a 173.72 in round two. Gobles jumped in front, outscoring the Panthers 278.00 to 273.90 in round three. Delton Kellogg had the second best score of the day in round two, behind Union City’s 177.20, and just the fourth best of round three. White Pigeon and Union City were the other two teams to earn spots in the regional tournament. White Pigeon was third with a Thornapple Kellogg’s Ronaldo Sambrano (right) tries to gain control of his 112-pound match with Lowell’s Derek Kajewski Wednesday evening at Lowell High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) things up for the Red Arrows at 18-18 with four matches to go. Lowell’s Max Dean topped TK’s Cole Gahan 11-8 at 160 pounds and Kanon Dean edged Dan Dykstra 3-2 at 171 pounds. Garett Stehley then put Lowell in front for good with a 14-3 major decision over Pete Westra in the 189-pound match. Despite losses, Gahan, Dykstra and Westra wrestled three of the best matches of the night for TK. Gahan led 7-6 early in the third period. Dykstra lost by two points to Kanon Saturday, and cut that deficit in half. Westra was pinned by Stehley 32 seconds into their match Saturday, and found himself on his back early Wednesday but managed to escape and battle for the full six minutes. Lowell closed out the evening with Taylor Kornoely winning by forfeit at 215 pounds, and Logan Wilcox and Lucas Hall scoring pins at 285 pounds and 103 pounds respectively. Lowell got its first points of the night from a couple of four-point decisions. Derek Kajewski topped Ronaldo Sambrano 4-0 at 112 pounds and Bailey Jack bested Ryan Flynn 9-5 at 125 pounds. The Red Arrows also got a quick pin from Jordan Hall in the 135-pound match. “I think we have one of the two or three tougher roads to go and represent at the Division 2 state finals,” Szczepanek said. “Nobody is going to be able to tell me differently. I think if we don’t have to come through this gym I think we can be one of the eight teams that represents our division over there (in Battle Creek).” While Lowell advances to the state quarterfinals this weekend in Battle Creek. Lakewood got 14 points apiece from Kalib McKinney and Michael Carr, and 11 from Colin O’Mara. The Viking team also had Alex Potter chip in nine points and David Parks eight. The Vikings didn’t do a very good job of getting to the free throw line in the ball game, and didn’t do very well when they were there. They were just 4-of-10 from the line. Lakewood did knock down eight threepointers, two each for McKinney, Parks and O’Mara. The Vikings are now 7-12 overall this season. They’ll finish off the regular season with a conference contest against Lansing Catholic, then will have a week off before the start of the state tournament. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions have had to try to deal with Galesburg-Augusta’s pressure twice this season. They’ll be hoping for and working for an better performance against it in the third meeting between the two teams. The Rams topped the visiting Lions 43-21 in Kalamazoo Valley Association action Friday. The teams will meet again Monday in the opening round of the Class C District Tournament at Maple Valley High School. The Lions have had this week to prepare. “There will be a lot of preparation for breaking pressure,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “We will see it out of Pennfield (Tuesday) and Olivet (Friday), and we’ll be working on handling the pressure, working on staying composed and working on staying under control.” The Rams pressure really only got to the Lions in one quarter, the second Tuesday, and that was enough. The Rams went from up 109 at the end of the first quarter to up 27-9 at the half. Galesburg-Augusta got nine points from Noelle Mejeur, eight from Kathryn Dooley and seven from Holly Deleon in the win. Timara Burd led the Lions with five points, and McKaily Bodenmuller added four points. The Lions are now 1-18 overall this season and 1-16 in the KVA. Pennfield handled the host Lions Tuesday, topping them 55-33 in a KVA contest. The Lions scored just two points in the second quarter as the Panthers pushed their lead to 26-9 at the half. Maple Valley had trouble staying with the Panthers’ Shelby Miller, who hit six threepointers and finished with 25 points. Hanna Kyle led the Lions with 12 points. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org BASKETBALL - BOYS VARSITY 02/22/13 South Christian...........................H 02/26/13 Otsego .......................................H 02/28/13 East Grand Rapids......................A 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM SWIMMING - BOYS VARSITY 02/22/13 Conference @ Hastings..............H 02/23/13 Conference @ ............................H TBA TBA ICE HOCKEY - BOYS VARSITY 022/22/13 Jenison ......................................A 2/25 - 3-2 MHSAA Regionals.......................A 7:30 PM TBA BASKETBALL - BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY 02/21/13 South Christian...........................H 02/26/13 Otsego .......................................H 02/28/13 East Grand Rapids......................A 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM BASKETBALL - BOYS FRESHMAN 02/21/13 South Christian...........................H 02/26/13 Otsego .......................................H 02/28/13 East Grand Rapids......................A 4:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM CHEERLEADING - GIRLS VARSITY 02/23/13 Regionals - TBA..........................A TBA CHEERLEADING - GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY 02/23/13 Regionals - TBA..........................A TBA BASKETBALL - GIRLS VARSITY 02/22/13 South Christian...........................H 7:30 PM Phone: (269) 948-2244 BASKETBALL - GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY 02/21/13 South Christian .............................A 6:00 PM HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS BASKETBALL - GIRLS FRESHMAN 02/21/13 South Christian...........................A 4:30 PM Times and dates subject to change Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule 77576270 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans couldn’t have asked for much more, other than a different opponent, after �Page 18 — Thursday, February 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Coaches say Saxons ‘wanted it more’ in win at TK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “I’ve learned in my few years at Hastings that TK/Hastings games are all about guts and who wants it more,” said first-year Hastings varsity girls’ basketball coach Andrew Mains. “Hastings just wanted it more than we did,” said TK head coach Jessee Bays The Saxons earned a spilt in their OK Gold Conference series with the Trojans this season, topping TK 39-33 in Middleville Friday night. The Trojans took a 30-29 lead with just under six minutes to play on a short jump shot Thornapple Kellogg’s Molly Lark has a shot attempt swatted away by Hastings’ Maddie Dailey Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Molly Lark, but Hastings went on a 10-1 run over the course of the next five and a half minutes to seal the victory. Bays was happy with his team’s defensive effort, and equally unhappy with the offensive performance. The Trojans forced 36 Saxon turnovers, but turned the ball over 34 times themselves in the back and forth ballgame. “We know what they wanted to do,” said Bays. “We forced 36 turnovers and when you force 36 turnovers you’re suppose to beat a team by 20 points. When you don’t capitalize and you don’t value the ball, the amount of turnovers you cause means nothing. If we turn it over 34 and we force 36 it’s a nil proposition. We have to handle the ball and take care of the ball better ... “The number just sticks in my head, 36 turnovers. If you at least do half of it, that’s 36 points. We didn’t score 36 points. If we capitalize on 18 of those 36 we should have 36 points. We didn’t score 36 points.” When the Saxons did get through the Trojan pressure their best bet on the offensive end was to get the ball to freshman center Maddie Dailey at the free throw line. “That’s kind of the trick to that diamondand-1 or that box-and-1 that they run,” Mains said. “We’ve got to get it right in the middle. If we can get it there, they have so many girls trapping or going after Taylor (Carter) that it’s a 3-on-2 and we’ve just got to take it to the rim. (Dailey) did a great job of taking it to the rim and I think she was about 8-for-8 from the free throw line and that’s what really helped us.” Dailey and Carter finished with 13 points each for Hastings. Carter scored most of her points in transition off of TK turnovers, while Dailey’s came more in the flow of the offense. Carter was once again the focal point of the Trojan defense. “We wanted to get to the middle a lot because then we had more options that way. We really just wanted to break that trap, because they put a lot of pressure on with Thornapple Kellogg’s Maki Agostini fires up a jump shot as Hastings’ Nikki Redman closes in during the first half Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Taylor Carter is whistled for a charge as she crashes into Thornapple Kellogg’s Kelli Graham under the basket during the third quarter Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) their defense,” Dailey said. “My first option, I want to score, so I’d look to the basket to drive. Then dish it down and look for post players or drive and kick it out.” TK came out of the first quarter with a 7-3 lead, but a bucket by Dailey and a steal and DK girls face Potterville to start postseason Monday The Panthers keep winning, but head coach Mike Mohn keeps finding things that need fixing. Recently, the part that the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team has found it needs to repair is its second quarter performance. The Panthers outscored GalesburgAugusta 19-12 in the first quarter Friday night, on their way to a 46-37 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory. The Delton lead was still seven points at the half, 25-18, but Delton just two points through the first five and a half minutes of the second quarter. “The same thing happened last week. We come out of the gate and then we are just a completely different team in that second quarter,” said Mohn. “We’ve got to get that fixed.” lay-in by Carter evened things up. Four points was the biggest lead for either team until the final two minutes. Kelli Graham led TK with 13 points, and Lark finished with six points. The Trojans saw their record fall to 7-11 overall this season and 2-6 in the OK Gold with the loss. Hastings’ record currently sits at 7-11 overall and 2-6 in the conference. Ottawa Hills topped the Hastings girls 5039 in Grand Rapids Monday. Dailey had 17 points and Grace Meade chipped in nine for the Saxons. Carter finished with seven points. The Bengals got 15 points from Erin Forbes, ten each from Cachareal Hodges and Shawnae Joseph and nine from Quaonna Draper. Panthers nearly able to keep pace with Schoolcraft boys There isn’t much time to be fixing things. Delton Kellogg’s Tuesday night contest with Schoolcraft was postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday this week. The Panthers are scheduled to close the regular season Friday at Pennfield. They’ll open play in the Class C District Tournament next week at Maple Valley High School by taking on Potterville Monday at 6 p.m. Mallory Sewell and Brooke Martin had 13 points each for the Panthers in the win over the Rams. Sewell also ad seven rebounds and three blocks. Rachel Parker had a solid all-around game for Delton with six points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Kristen Mohn added six points and six rebounds. Delton Kellogg was 12-of-18 at the free Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon fires up a jump shot against GalesburgAugusta Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) throw line in the fourth quarter to hold off the Rams. Sarah Rendon was 4-of-4 in the fourth quarter. “It was a tough win against a tough team,” coach Mohn said. “They’re playing well.” Kathryn Dooley led the Rams with 15 points. Noelle Mejeur and Sami Schab had seven points each. Delton improved to 14-4 overall this season with the win. 77576393 Delton Kellogg’s Rachel Parker is pressured in the corner by the Rams’ Noelle Mejeur Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Jeff Minehart is hit by Galesburg-Augusta’s Trammell Orr as he attacks the basket Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg has two wins this season. Schoolcraft has two losses. But, the Panthers were able to hang with the league-leading Eagles Tuesday night in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Schoolcraft improved to 16-2 overall with a 42-35 win over the Panthers in Schoolcraft. Schoolcraft led 16-14 at the half, then slowly extended its lead through the second half. Luke Ryskamp led Schoolcraft with 21 points, becoming his school’s all-time leading scorer in the process. He also had 13 rebounds. Trevor Stoddard added eight points for the Eagles. Delton Kellogg got 13 points from Zach Leinaar and ten from Zach Meyers. Delton Kellogg is now 2-15 overall this season. The Panthers visit Pennfield Friday, then will be home to take on Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. Galesburg-Augusta was able to limit the Panther offense Friday, and the Rams scored a 47-36 win over Delton during the Panthers’ WinterFest contest. The Rams led 37-20 after three quarters, with Jordan Born leading the way. Born finished with 17 points. Cody Diamond added eight points and Kyle Mallwitz had seven for the Rams. Delton Kellogg got nine points from Anthony Houtrow and seven from Meyers. Josh Arkwright added six points. Delton Kellogg’s Josh Arkwright puts a shot up as Galesburg-Augusta’s Jordan Born swats at him from behind Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-02-28.pdf d7813b24de27b5aa1f8e3bbdf815402b PDF Text Text Hastings schools change honor roll policy Will sequester solve our deficit woes? Lakewood cheer going to first state finals See Story on Page 6 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 9 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 County commissioners set sail on new lake patrol contract NEWS BRIEFS by Doug VanderLaan Editor With eyes closed and noses plugged, Barry County Commissioners took a polar plunge Tuesday into an unprecedented agreement to contract with a private group of citizens for additional Barry County Sheriff Marine Division patrols this summer on Gun Lake. “This could set a precedent,” said Commissioner Joyce Snow, before the 7-0 vote to approve the pact that will provide up to 100 hours of additional patrol time for the 2013 summer season to be billed at a $20 per hour rate not to exceed $2,000. According to the agreement, Yankee Springs Township will act as the contracting agent and will provide the county with funds for additional patrol services which will be reimbursed to the township by the Gun Lake First Snow Dash is Sunday afternoon It’s not too late to sign up to participate in the Snow Dash, a fundraiser for the Hastings High School all-night senior party. The Snow Dash, which will kick off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3, will feature 11 icy obstacles on a snow-covered 1K course on the soccer and softball fields behind Hastings High School, Sunday, March 3, rain, snow or sun. “It’s kind of like a mud run in winter,” said senior class parent and Snow Dash organizer Jon Anderson. “Groups of 10 will start at the top of the hill above the soccer field at five minute intervals, then they there will be 10 more obstacles on the 1K course, which is just under a mile.” Snow Dash participants and spectators will be able to adjourn to the Community Education and Recreation Center after the event to warm up with hot chocolate and chili while they watch awards be given to the top racers in each age category. Registration will be at CERC from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. To pre-register go to www.active.com, type in Hastings, Michigan under location, then Senior Snow Dash under event. The registration fee is $15 for 18 and under, $20 for adults. Registration fees are an additional $5 the day of the event. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a race T-shirt which they can pick up with their race packet, which will include their wave start time from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2. They will also be entered into a drawing for an overnight stay in the Loft Hotel at the Double JJ Ranch. Free comedy open mic returns Monday The Hastings Moose Lodge will host an open-microphone comedy show Monday, March 4. Moose Chuckles is a free openmic, featuring everything from first-time comedians to some of the best up-andcoming stand-up comics in West Michigan. Special guest host for this “March Matt-ness” edition of Moose Chuckles will be Delton Kellogg alumni Matt Harper who hosts the Wednesday night team trivia contest at the Walldorff Brewpub. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 9 p.m. Moose Chuckles takes place the first Monday of every month. Amateur comedians are welcome to visit and learn how to sign up for stage time for the April show. The Hastings Moose Lodge is at 120 N. Michigan Ave. Guests must be 21 to enter. The show features adult language. Emmanuel church focus of county historical society PRICE 75¢ Thursday, February 28, 2013 Protective Association. The exact costs for services and the possibility that the county will be subsidizing them beyond anticipated figures in the contract has produced intense discussion since the issue was first proposed at last week’s committee of the whole meeting of commissioners. “I’ve been working with [County Administrator] Michael Brown and with the sheriff’s department to get an exact cost, and it turns out to be about $26 an hour,” pointed out Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “I also spoke with the GLPA president, and they are planning on covering the absolute cost, they are not expecting us to subsidize. Actually, they expected the cost to be about $25 to $30 an hour, but they’re happy with See LAKE PATROL, page 2 Domestic abuse is a complicated and far-reaching public health problem Victim says law enforcement is not responsive This the first in a series of articles on domestic violence by David DeDecker Staff Writer She’s professional looking and personable. Her eyes and the direct focus they aim at whomever she’s talking to are striking. Her words are educated and come from a heart of resolve and commitment. Underneath the outward appearance, though, lies a damaging personal frustration, the thought that she alone is responsible for not having been able to conquer an addiction to alcohol. “In 1996, I went to inpatient treatment for alcohol addiction,” the unidentified Barry County woman related in an interview with the Banner. “I still remember my counselor said to me the day that I got there, ‘What do you want to happen while you are here?’ I wanted someone to tell me how someone who wanted to stop drinking as badly as I did could be such a total failure at it. He was the only person in all my life who ever looked at me and said, ‘We can tell you that.’ No hesitation or doubt in his mind at all.” The counselor’s prescribed treatment caught her by surprise, though, and caused her to look differently at another challenge placed in her life, one that has been called “a prominent public health problem” in our society. “He sent me to a local women’s shelter every Tuesday at 1 o’clock for domestic violence class,” the woman recalls with a wry smile. “I hated it. I refused to go, and we had big fights about it. But, that is what was at the bottom of my addiction. “When I came back from treatment and I understood my current relationship with my [ex] husband, I sat down and wrote a long letter about how abuse, other than physical in nature, goes unrecognized and unacknowledged and can actually do the deeper damage. We are not talking about coercive behavior and economic control. It’s the whole understanding of what is happening and why, and why aren’t you just walking out the door.” Domestic violence is a cultural, economic, physical, emotional, sexual and legal coercion of one person over another to gain control. Stalking and cyber-stalking are also considered to be forms of domestic violence. It’s the Centers for Disease Control that has called domestic violence a prominent public health problem and is helping to open the door of understanding the issue as the root cause of a multitude of related personal problems, addictions and self-doubt. According to the CDC, 24 people per minute are victims of physical violence, rape or stalking by their intimate partner in the United States. Over the course of a year, they total more than 12 million women and men. More than 1 million women are raped in a year, reports the CDC, and over 6 million women and men are victims of stalking. “The findings emphasize that sexual violence, stalking and intimate partner violence are major public health problems in the United States. In addition, they underscore the heavy toll that violence takes on Americans, particularly women,” reports the CDC. The website www.domesticviolencestatistics.org states domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women. Every day in the United States, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends. Human rights are championed by the United States around the world, but the human rights of 12 million Americans are denied annually closer to home, due to domestic violence, claims the website. The Michigan State Police defines domestic violence as a pattern of learned behavior in which one person uses physical, sexual or emotional abuse to control another person. Michigan law defines domestic relationships as those involving a spouse or former spouse; dating relationship or former dating relationship; child in common; resident or former resident of the same household. See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, pg. 6 A Hastings church organized in the throes of the Civil War will be the subject of the Barry County Historical Society when it meets Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at the Gury Parish House of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St. The six signers of the church’s formation agreement will be profiled, along with the church’s artistic stained glass windows, its early 20th century Mission oak furniture manufactured by the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company of Hastings, and its 1867 pipe organ, constructed by the most prolific pipe organ builder of the late 19th century. Within a 50-mile radius of Hastings, more than 14,637 domestic violence cases were reported to the Michigan State Police in 2011. (File photo) Olivia Rose as Marion and Tom Peurach as Harold Hill rehearse for Hastings High School’s production of “The Music Man,” which opens tonight. Curtain rises on Hastings High School production of the ‘The Music Man’ Tonight, Thursday, Feb., 28, at 7 p.m. in Central Auditorium, the curtain will rise on the 2013 Hastings High School production of Meredith Wilson’s musical, “The Music Man,” with additional 7 p.m. performances Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, and a 3 p.m. matinee Sunday, March 3. “The Music Man” is story of confidence man Harold Hill, portrayed by Tom Peurach, arriving at staid River City, intending to cheat the community with his standard scam of offering to equip and train a boys marching band. He plan is to skip town with the money since he has no music skill anyway. But things go awry when he falls for a librarian Marion Paroo, played by Olivia Rose, whom he tries to divert from exposing him while he inadvertently enriches the town with a love of music. Rounding out the cast and crew of this family-friendly musical are Macey Acker, Alex Allerding, Zach Allyn, Sarah Alspaugh, Madalyn Anderson, Natalie Anderson, Sarah Banister, Matt Banister, Abby Campbell, Aliyah Campbell, Daisy Campbell, Ryan Carlson, Alex Cherry, Christy Clark, Lucas Cole, Bryan Cote, Damon Cove, Kourtney Dobbin, Luke Domke, Amy Forsberg, Caroline Garrison, Clare Green, Kelsey Harden, Wyatt Holman, Kaitlyn Keeler, Jaelynn Koning, Hannah LaJoye, Ariel Leonhard, Brea Madden, Sarah Main, Maggie Marsh, Whitney Martin, Becky Maurer, Matthew Maurer, Elisa Mercanti, Adria Miller, Jay Mollette, Kraig Morris, Philip Morris, Jessi O’Keefe, Alie Porter, Sara Porter, Travis Raab, Alicia Risk, Emily Shafer, Emma Shute, Megan Slagel, Yara Van Spanje, Hannah Tebo, Naomi VanDien, Ashley Weinbrecht, Samantha Wezell, Sage Winters, and Madalyne Young. This is the first year HHS choir director Matthew Callaghan is co-directing the annual musical with Todd Willard, who has been codirecting musicals with retired choir director Patti LaJoye for several years. The musical will include a live pit orchestra featuring many musicians from the area. Tickets for “The Music Man” are available at Bosley Pharmacy, Hastings’ Family Fare, Kings’ Appliances and at all Hastings Area Schools. Prices are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. �Page 2 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Paper or plastic: City of Hastings to accept payment with credit, debit cards by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer No kidding, the City of Hastings is planning to allow customers to use their credit and debit cards to pay their tax or sewer and water bills online, by telephone or across the counter at Hastings City Hall, starting Monday, April 1. “It’s not a joke,” said Hastings City Clerk and Treasurer Tom Emery. “I’ve talked to the people at Point and Pay, and they say it is perfectly reasonable to expect we will have it up and running by April 1.” However, customers will have to pay a convenience fee for one-time payments: 3 percent for taxes, with a $1.50 minimum fee; and a flat fee of $1.50 for bills less than $50, $3 for bills $50 to $100, and an extra $3 charge for every additional $100 for sewer and water. Also, while the city offers E-check service, which allows the city to access a customer’s checking account and debit the account as bills come due on an ongoing basis free of charge, Point and Pay will offer one-time Echeck transactions for a fee — $3 for tax and sewer and water bills up to $10,000, and $10 for bills over $10,000. Monday evening, the Hastings City Council unanimously approved a motion to allow Emery to execute and agreement with Point and Pay to process debit and credit card payments for city tax and utility bills. In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Valerie Byrnes, Barry County Area Chamber and Economic Development executive director, to allow seven basketball courts to be set up on West State Street between South Jefferson Street and Broadway during the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, slated for Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. Like last year, courts will still be set up on Church and Center streets; however, Byrnes said the chamber is hoping that moving some of the additional courts for the expanding event will increase traffic to downtown businesses and restaurants during the tournament. Streets will be closed for set-up and the tournament, from approximately 5 p.m. Friday, June 28, through 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The motion was approved by a 6-1 vote, with trustee Al Jarvis dissenting. • Heard a report from Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield on the results of the street light survey recently conducted by Consumers Energy. According to the report, the city has 26 fewer general unmetered street lights than Consumers had previously documented, 21 for which the city had still been paying a monthly fee for an unknown time. Consumers Energy staff discovered that the city was overpaying by $3,300 per year for streetlight services due to the inaccurate inventory. The state requires the company to reimburse the city for three years of overbilling, plus 7 percent interest since there is no way to determine how long the city had been over-billed. The total to be refunded to the city will amount to about $11,000, said Mansfield, which will be credited to the city’s street lighting bill. Additionally, Consumers has offered to replace the missing streetlights at no charge, although standard monthly fees will be charged once they are reinstalled. The city has asked Consumers to place or replace lights at the following locations: One at the corner of Apple and Jefferson streets, one at the corner of Apple and Church streets; one near the restroom in Tyden Park; three in the alley and one behind the barber shop in Lot 2, one at the bus dropoff at Northeastern Elementary on Grant Street. The city has also asked Consumers to add three additional street lights: One at 1028 E. Mill St., one at the intersection of North Broadway and Calgary Drive, and one in the parking lot next to Tyden Park. • Conducted a first reading of a draft ordinance regarding the registration of responsible parties in the case of foreclosed properties. Mansfield said he hopes the ordinance would allow the city to better track the financial institutions responsible for maintaining the properties, which would allow the city to obtain more prompt compliance with various codes and regulations. • Unanimously approved Mayor Frank Campbell’s appointment of Shannon Thornton to the Nature Area Board for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2015. • Delayed discussion and action on the proposed closing of City Well No. 2, which is in a shallow, poorly protected aquifer. The city currently has three other, deeper wells for drinking water and it would be costly to bring Well No. 2 up to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality standards for drinking water wells. However, Campbell suggested the council wait to discuss the issue next month to allow staff time to investigate whether the well could be kept in service, without costly upgrades to provide water for non-drinking purposes, such as filling pools and firetucks. • Heard a report from Hastings Community Development Director John Hart, who reported that bids for the spray plaza had come in upwards of $80,000 higher than estimated due to the architectural features and improved performance area design. However, Hart said he consulted with donors who are funding more than 80 percent of the project and they did not want to compromise the architectural design. Two donors, one representing Flexfab and its employees and the other an anonymous Rotarian, offered to cover the additional cost. The project is currently budgeted at $430,000. • Adopted a resolution as recommended by the Michigan Municipal League to send to the state legislature to show the city’s support for funding to repair the state’s roads. The resolution as presented, did not say how the repairs were to be funded, only that the municipality supported the concept. A reference to the gas tax not being increased since 1997 was struck from the resolution before it was approved by the council by a 6-3 vote, with trustees Jeri DePue, Dave Jasperse and Dave Tossava dissenting. LAKE PATROL, continued from page 1 $20 per hour, if that’s what we want to charge.” Amidst assurances from Marine Division Sgt. Julie Jones that sufficient staffing resources are available for the additional workload and the presentation of a cost overview from Brown, verifying a $25.84 per hour cost formula, Commissioner Jon Smelker proposed a rewriting of the proposed $20 per hour estimate in the contract to the higher estimate reported by Brown. That suggestion brought Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Mark Englerth to his feet. “I think there’s a lot bigger picture that needs to be discussed,” Englerth told commissioners. “The relationship of the greater Gun Lake area is a larger history than many of you realize. Yankee Springs and its neighbors have provided boats, a 5,000-pound boat lift, facilities at the fire station, buoys through whole Gun Lake area — a financial burden that’s been borne by the local community. “A billion and a half people annually visit the Gun Lake State Park alone. Should the township compensate that? I think $20 an hour is realistic and fair. Maybe the county should shoulder a little of that, but more important is the relationship we build with other government entities. We’ve had a great relationship with the county, and we hope that can continue.” Though he was in agreement, especially with Englerth’s statement that the arrangement is a pilot program and is an example of government’s new way of doing business, Commissioner Ben Geiger was still perplexed. “This is weird,” said Geiger, “we’re having an association basically willing to pay for a service twice. We already have a sheriff who’s in charge of dispatch and willing to dispatch wherever there’s a need. “I’ve not been in a situation where we’ve had private individuals come forward and be willing to shoulder a burden like this.” Snow’s comment about setting precedent produced additional queries, especially from Smelker who was informed that the possibility does exist for an exceeding of the potential 100 hours, particularly if marine officers are involved in accident assistance about which they may be asked to testify in court. Stolsonburg expressed uneasiness about allocating county money in cases calling for additional hours. “In a time where we’ve been cutting wages and personnel over the last five years, I question whether the first extra dollars we’re putting into government again is into the last department we cut — the sheriff’s department,” said Stolsonburg. Following the unanimously approved vote, commissioners clarified that the agreement is scheduled for a five-year period but contains a provision for earlier termination upon written mutual consent of all parties. Stolsonburg committed to a review of the agreement after one year. In other business, the county board: • Received a report on the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program from Barry County Conservation District Technician Rachel Koleda. MAEAP is an effort to ensure that farmers engage in cost- “In a time where we’ve been cutting wages and personnel over the last five years, I question whether the first extra dollars we’re putting into government again is into the last department we cut — the sheriff’s department.” Craig Stolsonburg, county board chair effective pollution prevention practices and work to comply with state and federal regulations. Following a voluntary three-phase assessment of farmstead storage, crop practices and manure storage, farms receive the MAEAP’s “environmentally verified” certification. Verification can benefit farmers through lower insurance rates, relief from daily environmental fines in “act of God” emergencies and the right to use the MAEAP logo on signage and product marketing. Koleda reported that more than 10,000 farms are currently participating in the program with 1,400 farms having received verification thus far. Gov. Rick Snyder has established a goal of 5,000 verified Michigan farms by 2015. • Received the 2012 MSU Extension Service annual report from District 8 Coordinator Don Lehman, who reviewed several successful programs occurring in the seven counties that make up District 8. Among those highlighted were the 4-H culinary arts program in which area youths are provided with the experience of taking farm products and preparing them for service in local restaurants. Another program of note, according to Lehman, was the 2012 Arts and Eats weekend in October in which hundreds of visitors from 40 different ZIP codes visited Barry County for free, self-guided, rural tours of artist studios, eateries featuring locally grown food and farms with specialty farm products. • Approved the purchase of an Aras 360 Total Station and a Vericom Performance Computer for use by the sheriff’s department in accident reconstruction and crime scene investigations. The $8,930 cost will come from the diverted felons fund. • Approved monthly transfers and disbursements in the amount of $372,845. • Took public comment from four citizens who addressed their concerns about fracking in Barry County. Steve Losher, of Hope Township, introduced himself as president of the nonprofit citizens group Michigan Land Air Water Defense and announced that the organization has filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources seeking nullification of selected state land mineral leases auctioned last year. “Our suit contends that the MDNR, by leasing the lands with virtually no public comment, no analysis of 30-year-old oil and gas rules, no consideration of alternatives, no environmental impact assessments, has materially transferred rights away from the people of Michigan and has failed to uphold their constitutional duty to manage our public lands responsibly,” said Losher. “Though you can’t ban it, you certainly can regulate it. Municipalities and townships, under police power and zoning ordinances, do have the authority to regulate the surrounding activities — the pipeline, the compressor stations, the gathering line, the flow line, the dewatering facilities.” Jack Kineman called commissioners’ attention to history that, he believes, set the stage for today’s oil industry promotion of fracking. “Back in 2005, the oil industry passed, by lobbying the Congress, legislation exempting fracking from all environmental laws,” pointed out Kineman. “When this legislation was passed, they knew very well that this was particularly, environmentally damaging. Unless Congress now does something about it, in a short while, we will be inundated with the oil patch.” Don Bradstreet handed commissioners a news release from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality attributing the absence of drilling accidents to its own tight standards for well construction and water disposal, which Bradstreet disputed. “This is very misleading,” contended Bradstreet, “they’re standing behind their own propaganda. The pressures being used in modern fracking are unheard of — they’ve never used pounds per square inch at that level. Once our water is contaminated, it’s done.” George Williston provided the most direct challenge to commissioners on the issue. “I understand the commission of last year took the position that it couldn’t do anything about fracking,” said Williston. I hope that the commission of 2013 will not take the same position. There are some things you can do even if you’re not willing to take the position that there shouldn’t be any oil drilling on public land in Barry County. At least you could write to the governor and ask him not to authorize drilling on public land or at least ask him to not allow injection wells. “I surely hope you will correspond with the governor — and forget Democrat and Republican politics — and ask him to not permit oil drilling, fracking or injection wells. Muster up the courage to do something for the people of Barry County.” • Groaned through the concluding one-liner of Commissioner Jim DeYoung who was set up by Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson. During member’s time to comment, Gibson reported that he had attended the Hastings City Council meeting Monday during which permission to place video screens highlighting adoptable animals from the Barry County Animal Shelter could be placed in downtown storefront windows. “Does that mean people will be singing, ‘How much is that doggy in the window?’” quipped DeYoung. Dr. Diana Newman speaks to the Hastings Kiwanis Club about her new responsibilities at the Barry County Animal Shelter Hastings Kiwanis Club learns about animal shelter changes by David DeDecker Staff Writer Dr. Diana Newman has been serving as the new director of the Barry County Animal Shelter since December. On Wednesday, Feb. 20 she spoke to the Hastings Kiwanis Club and described what a difference just two or three months can make in an organization. “When you come to the shelter, and I invite everyone to, you will see a few changes,” said Newman. “There are now some kittens in the front lobby for people to look over. There are also a couple of free-roaming cats. It is our way to socialize them and find out about the cats who come to the shelter, so we can find the very best placement for them. You may also see that the cats now have names instead of numbers. “What you won’t see, because there have been changes, is you won’t see any uniforms. We have chosen to wear scrubs, which makes a lot more sense. You won’t see the white animal control truck anymore, because we have a new van to transport our animals to adoption events.” Newman said visitors will still see an animal control officer. Even though there is now a division between the animal shelter and animal control, the shelter is the still the intake point for all animals collected by animal control. “Our mission is two-fold,” Newman said. “The first is to adopt out any healthy and treatable animal, so we will be seeking out more options and decreasing euthanasia. No healthy or treatable animal will be euthanized at the shelter anymore. That makes it imperative that I recruit enough volunteers and we have enough adoption events, so we can find all of these animals homes. “Four to six million animals in shelters across the country are euthanized every year. In our little corner of the world we are trying to make a difference. “The second piece is to educate people. It is so important to spay and neuter your animals. I can adopt these animals out month after month after month but, until we stop the source of the problem, my adoptions just aren’t doing enough. “The Humane Society of Barry County has $20 spay and neuter coupons. In the next month or so, I am going to have a lot of kittens and puppies. Pregnant feral cats and dogs are being dropped off and we end up feeding a lot of kitties and puppies.” The new director clarified some animal myths for the Kiwanians. Newman said cats should not have milk because there is a protein in milk which is not good for them. Also, cats do not always land on their feet. They turn their heads and their body follows as they try to right themselves, but many cats are hurt over short distances because they don’t have the time to right themselves. A third myth is that dogs age seven years for every human year. According to Newman, they do not. “While it is true that dogs age faster than humans, it is not exactly seven-to-one,” she said. “Dogs in their earlier stages of life age faster than they do in their later years. It also depends on the size and breed of the dog. “Finally, a dry nose means a sick dog. Have you heard that one? It’s not quite true. A dog can be well with a dry nose, or it can be wet when they’re not healthy like us with a cold. A dog may have a dry nose after a nap or waking up in the morning. That doesn’t make it sick.” Newman encourages everyone to visit the animal shelter on Industrial Park Drive just north of McDonald’s, Viking and Barry County Lumber. She also said the shelter is in need of volunteers. If interested in visiting or volunteering stop in or call 269-948-4885. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Fast-tracked disability process now includes 200 medical conditions by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist With the addition of 35 new Compassionate Allowances conditions involving cancers and rare diseases, a total of 200 disabling conditions now qualify for Social Security’s expedited disability process. The Compassionate Allowances initiative fast-tracks disability decisions to ensure that Americans with the most serious disabilities receive their benefit decisions within days instead of months or years. In addition to increasing the list of eligible conditions, the agency has achieved another milestone. Since October 2008, nearly 200,000 people with severe disabilities nationwide have been quickly approved using the expedited process. Compassionate Allowances allow us to quickly identify diseases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits. These conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult brain disorders and a number of rare disorders that affect children. Compassionate Allowances permit Social Security to target the most clearly disabled individuals for medical approvals based on objective medical information that we can obtain quickly. Using the Compassionate Allowances criteria, most cases can be medically approved in less than two weeks. Qualifying conditions are added as a result of information received at public outreach hearings, comments from the Social Security and Disability Determination Service communities, input from medical and scientific experts and research from the National Institutes of Health. We also consider which conditions are most likely to meet our current definition of disability. For more information about Compassionate Allowances, including a full list of qualifying conditions, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 3 Winter holds its white magic The pedestrian bridge at Tyden Park is blanketed in snow that covered the area and closed schools Wednesday. Some people compared the snow to wet cement, others likened it to toothpaste. Whatever the description, the 5.6 inches that fell Tuesday and Wednesday certainly appeared to have the ability to build upon itself. The weather forecast was right, this time. Predicted heavy, quickly accumulating snow fell Tuesday, following hours of rain throughout the day. The snow began around 4 Tuesday and continued its heavy downfall until about 9 p.m., when it let up somewhat. By Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service reported 5.6 inches of accumulation in Hastings. Kellogg Community College canceled classes in Hastings Tuesday evening. All Barry County schools were closed Wednesday. Some power outages were reported. J-Ad Graphics had intermittent phone service interruptions Wednesday morning. While many deciduous trees and shrubs were bent low with the weight of the snow, evergreens seemed to bear the brunt of the damage, with cedar and pine limbs reported broken off in the city and in several places on M-179 west of Hastings. Heavy flakes, mixed at times with freezing rain, provides sticking power for the snow. Residents woke up Wednesday to surroundings that looked like the inside of a snow globe. These white pines take on a ghostly appearance after their dark green boughs are covered in white. The Thornapple River, like the rest of the state, looks as though someone sprinkled a giant bag of powdered sugar over the landscape. 77576581 Kiersyn Cowles, 8, works with the heavy snow, creating the base of a snowman, while her sister Kate, 5, supervises. Visibility through the branches and woods is reduced by the heavy snow that sticks to limbs and boughs. �Page 4 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Storm recovery is a Great Lakes priority To the editor: More than four months after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the Eastern United States, recovery and reconstruction efforts are far from complete. And while most of the attention has rightly focused on the need for aid to areas in the Northeast that were devastated by the storm’s landfall, Sandy’s power was so great that its effects were felt as far west as our own Great Lakes. When Sandy reached land in October, it cut a deadly path across the country. More than 120 deaths are blamed on the storm, and Americans will never forget the scenes of devastation in the storm’s wake. Sandy was not just powerful, it was huge. Hurricane-force winds were recorded in an area more than 900 miles across, making it the largest Atlantic Ocean hurricane ever recorded. Sandy’s effects were felt in 24 states, including Michigan. Gale force winds on the Great Lakes drove waves as high as 23 feet on Lake Huron and 22 feet on Lake Michigan. Great Lakes shipping came to a standstill. This pounding of water and winds caused an estimated $17 million in damage to Great Lakes navigation infrastructure, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Did you I supported passage in January of an emergency recovery bill to provide federal assistance for those rebuilding in Sandy’s aftermath — a bill that was long overdue. The need to help residents of New Jersey, New York and the New England states was acute. In addition, I and other lawmakers from Michigan and other Great Lakes states have worked to ensure that we also deal with Sandy’s effects in our region. The relief legislation we passed includes $821 million in federal funding to clear navigation channels and repair damage to federal navigation facilities, such as harbors, breakwaters and piers. These channels and facilities, maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers, are a vital part of our nation’s infrastructure. Millions of jobs depend on our ability to move goods over our nation’s waters and through its ports — including along the Great Lakes, which transport more than 160 million tons of goods each year. Before the relief bill passed, I joined with Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, to ensure that the Congressional Record reflected Congress’ intent that Great Lakes projects be eligible for funding from the bill. While the damage in places such as New York and New Jersey is more extensive, we wanted to make it clear that Congress intended to help the Great Lakes, as well. Then, in mid-February, I joined with a bipartisan group of senators from Great Lakes states in writing to the head of the Army Corps of Engineers, making the case for Great Lakes recovery efforts. We pointed out my conversation in the Record with Sen. Mikulski confirming that Great Lakes projects were eligible for Sandy recovery funding, and urged the Corps of Engineers to direct a portion of its funding to repairing channels, harbors, piers and breakwaters in the Great Lakes. Sandy’s effects reached far and wide, crossing city and state boundaries; the economic impact of damage to Great Lakes shipping will be felt not just in the Great Lakes states, but across the country. That’s why assisting the recovery efforts is a prime federal responsibility, one I and other Great Lakes lawmakers will work to make sure is carried out. Carl Levin, Senior U.S. senator from Michigan see? Last year’s model This leftover summer home for a colony of hornets remains standing, or rather hanging, over Fisher Road in Hastings Charter Township. According to a bulletin by Oakland County MSU Extension, hornets build new nests each year, gradually enlarging the size as the colonies becomes more populous. Discarded nests, such as this, gradually disintegrate or are town apart by birds and other animals during the winter. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? This year’s methods Do you recognize any of the women in the photo who appear to be getting a lesson on a medical technique, such as drawing blood or starting intravenous drips? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. The photo of the firefighting crew in last week’s Banner hangs in a frame down at the fire station, with all of the names penciled in. Chief Roger Caris made a copy of the photo and helped transcribe names. Several readers also called in (a few of them children of the firemen) after recognizing people in the photo. Pictured are (front, from left) Floyd Craig, Police Chief Zip Will sequester solve the deficit woes? Obama administration representatives hit the Sunday news programs warning Americans that if they can’t convince Congressional leaders to find common ground to avert the looming sequester, Americans would feel the pain. What does it mean? It means that tomorrow, March 1, across-the-board spending cuts will go into effect, impacting all non-entitlement programs. Under the provision, an amount of money equal to the difference between the caps set in the resolution and the amount actually appropriated is “sequestered,” or withheld, by the U.S. Treasury. The reason agencies and departments don’t like the plan is because they don’t have any input where the cuts are made — cuts are implemented acrossthe-board. It’s not the first time Americans have felt the wrath of sequestration. In 1985, Congress passed the Gramm-RudmanHollings Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act that set targets on deficit reduction and forced Congress and then President Ronald Reagan to find a budget solution, or government would automatically be reduced. Now, nearly 30 years later, the current administration wants to pin similar blame for a deficit crisis solely on Republicans, yet it was the White House that supported the idea of sequestration in 2011 as a way to avoid a default on the debt ceiling. The time has now come for both sides to reach compromise on meaningful deficit reduction as they did during the Reagan administration. Regardless on which side you stand, using scare tactics doesn’t solve anything and adds to the frustration. The president says the cuts aren’t fair. He warns that they will put more people out of work and could threaten the recovery that he says is starting to show signs of healing. The administration warned that cuts brought on by the sequester would require defense department cutbacks, impacting military preparedness. The president said that cuts of border patrol officers, FBI agents, food inspectors, air controllers and security agents — just to name a few — would be necessary. It was as if the sky was falling, yet the $85 billion in cuts only amounted to around a 2 to 3 percent spending reduction. I think most business leaders would agree that a 2 percent cut to $3.5 trillion in overall spending is not the end of the world. In fact, it’s a good start and necessary if we expect meaningful action on deficit reduction. According to Congressional leaders, the current administration hasn’t had a formal budget in place since taking office. A better way to evaluate where cuts can be made and causing the least amount of pain to taxpayers would be to review the budget line by line. But, without a formal document in place, it makes it difficult to even start negotiations. So, we get government by emotion and taxpayers are threatened with consequences if an agreement can’t be found. The president suggests we replace the sequester with a combination of targeted spending cuts and new revenue. Yet, Republicans feel they gave in on new revenue in the first days of the new year, so now they’re demanding the spending cuts they feel must be part of an effective deficit reduction plan. In the end, both parties are playing What do you Last week’s question: The International Olympic Committee announced Feb. 12 that it will drop the sport of wrestling from the 2020 Games. Do you agree with this move? 39 % 61 % Yes No Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Thompson, Dan Ashalter, Fire Chief Ernest Hayes, Assistant Chief Earl Erway, driver Art Thomas, driver Art Keeler, (back) Merle Foreman, Carlton Bump, Clarence Bump, Ernest Jarman, Royal Hayes, Ellery Kelley, Ed Tudor and Loren Meyers. His copy had the additional notation “Winter 1947-1948.” games with our economic stability. They seem more concerned about the 2014 Congressional race than they do in finding a way to cut spending and fire up this economy. The blame game and constant bickering adds to the frustration level of citizens and stifles any real economic growth for the nation. Alan Simpson, a Republican, and Erskine Bowles, a Democrat, two former Congressmen and authors of the Simpson-Bowles Plan, recently warned congressional leaders that even more cuts will be needed to fix the problem. “It is time for our country to put this ultra-partisanship aside and pull together, not apart,” they wrote in their bipartisan plan. “We must do it for our grandchildren, we must do it for ourselves; we must do it for our country.” Simpson warned Obama that, if he didn’t face the problems with Social Security and Medicare reform, he would have a “failed presidency.” If administration and congressional leaders can’t agree with a 2.3 percent cut in overall spending, how will they ever find common ground on truly big items that will determine our economic stability in the future? The administration needs to drop the scare tactics and rhetoric and concentrate on meaningful leadership by bringing both sides together to construct a realistic deficit reduction plan. Then, once the agreements are in place, turn their attention to the economic growth of the country. History shows that the best foundation to economic stability is a healthy economy. When Americans are working and spending money, things are good. But, presently, we’ve allowed high unemployment, growing government regulation and higher taxes to create a climate not conducive for business expansion. Now, more than ever, Americans seem turned off by all the role-playing, divisions and threats that continue to undermine the resurgence. The quickest way to create a strong economic climate is when elected officials work together in the interest of the nation — not their individual parties. The president won’t solve the crisis by traveling across the country using his popularity to divide us. We would be better served if he hunkered down in Washington promoting what’s in the best interest for our nation and all its citizens. Republicans are banking that, in the end, they will win the support for deficit reduction. Yet, both parties are putting us and the nation at risk. It shouldn’t be about who wins the fight, it’s about solving the problem. Well-known economists across the country agree we need to get our spending under control. The answers won’t be found in the heat of battle. It will take cooler heads looking for solutions. “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all,” said the late lecturer and writer Dale Carnegie. It’s time to call off the rhetoric, pull up our sleeves and debate the issues until a fair and sensible solution to our financial crisis is found — a resolution that will work for all of us, not just the politicians. For this week: Sex offenders pay a one-time $50 fee to maintain the state’s sex offender registry, only 10 percent of its cost. Illinois and Ohio charge offenders $100 per year, Indiana charges $50 annually. Should Michigan charge offenders more or charge an annual fee? q q Yes No See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Nation needs to get back to basics To the editor: In one of his books, J. Vernon McGee shares an editorial from a 1928 Wall Street Journal. It went something like this: “What America needs today is not government controls, industrial expansion, or a bumper corn crop. America needs to return to the day when Grandpa took the team out of the field in the early afternoon on Wednesday in order to hitch them to the old spring wagon into which Grandma put all of the children after she washed their faces shining clean; and they then drove off to prayer meeting in the little white church at the crossroads underneath the oak trees, where everyone believed the Bible, trusted Christ and loved one another. Darrel Hawbaker, Hastings Police chief defends arming teachers To the editor: After much care and forethought, I decided to respond to Judge Amy McDowell’s views regarding teachers being police reserve officers carrying weapons (Banner Feb. 21). Judge McDowell raised some very legitimate concerns. My main objective throughout all of this was and has been to provide some type of firewall to help protect students until additional police arrive during a critical incident, such as an active shooter, which could be as many as 15 to 20 minutes away. My main focus has always been the students’ welfare. However, during the course of this discussion, other issues have come up. Many professionals throughout the U.S. have dual roles serving as police officers or police reserve officers. Some are physicians, clergy, firefighters, state representatives, professional athletes, just to name a few who currently serve dual roles as both. And even some are teachers, here in Michigan. Some of the pillars of law enforcement investigations are probable cause, objective reasonableness, reasonable suspicion, investigative detention, 10 exceptions to search warrant rule, to name a few, as well as the totality of the circumstances as set forth by Michigan Coalition on Law Enforcement Standards. A police officer only has to provide Miranda Rights to individuals who are in custody or perceived custody for criminal investigation matters and only when they plan on questioning the person, or in this case, a juvenile. Not every situation entails Miranda Rights being read immediately. Even if this were the case and there was any conflict of interest between teachers serving in a dual role, that teacher could forward the matter to another school official, forward it to a sworn police officer, school resource officer or detective for further review and questioning. It depends on the incident and its magnitude. Police officers throughout the U.S. wear many hats when it comes to school interaction with a juvenile involved in an incident. Sometimes they are counselors or they are coaches, sometimes handling minor infractions with the penalty being a term paper that has to be read in class and or some type of community service. It all depends on the totality of the matter and severity of the offense. They have some discretion just like that of a teacher. Many incidents have been resolved through the working relationship between law enforcement and school officials and parents. I see nothing to deter from that. If anything, it makes the working partnership even stronger. So from that platform, I see no slippery slope. If a child is running from a teacher, I dare say no charges of resisting and obstructing would be submitted. Older students who commit criminal acts that may seriously injure, kill or create a major safety violation at the school involving the safety of other students or staff members could be charged with resisting and obstructing depending on the totality of the incident. Each situation would have to be based upon its own merit. Not everything has a blanket resisting-andobstructing charge just because a teacher who serves a dual role as a police reserve officer is chasing a student. So often I see the term “liability” being brought up. I get the fact that schools are concerned. And no police department itself sets out for a lawsuit. So often, however, that word has been synonymous with “let’s do nothing and let’s get nothing done.” Many will stick their heads in the sand, hoping it will go away. So let me say this, schools may incur or may inherit a greater risk of liability for doing nothing. There are those who are in positions of leadership in different professions that run and hide when faced with adversity. Rather than moving mountains, they choose to move pebbles and call it good. They are more concerned about their name and reputation rather than doing the right thing. I had the privilege of working for some of the finest supervisors in my 30 years at Battle Creek Police Department. They demonstrated pure leadership in the midst of controversy or storms. They didn’t waver. It wasn’t about them. I also worked for a few supervisors who were just absolutely horrible, afraid to make a decision, fearing they might get sued. Worrying about their name and reputation rather than focusing on the situation at hand. So I say to those individuals in positions of leadership, if you’re not willing to lead, then get out of the way. Leaders always find a way when there is no way. Whatever the outcome, I applaud Delton school board officials and the Delton school superintendent. They were at least willing to explore this avenue by participating in the police reserve academy rather than putting it aside. All academy costs were waived by the Barry Township Police Department for school administrators’ participation in this academy. Delton staff members who are participating in this venture have already shown true ability, character and skill. They also know that this is a long-term commitment that will include ongoing department training and not just a one-time affair. Change is always hard. It is never easy. But if the cause is right, then keep pushing for it. I can remember back in the mid-1980s when the same critics cited over and over again the police liaison program. School officials and parents balked at the idea of having an officer assigned on school grounds. All the same pundits gave the same responses, yet on the other side were leaders who kept pushing for it. They all had vision. And here we are in 2013 and it’s standard operating procedure for most school systems in the America. But due to financial resources, budgets have been cut, limiting the amount of time a liaison officer can be assigned at a school. This creates major concerns. All over the United States, the concept of arming some teachings keeps resonating and I believe will keep on resonating until the vision is met so that schools will less likely be a place for mass carnage due to a soft target of a weapon-free zone which does nothing to deter criminal intent. All the metal detectors and all the surveillance cameras combined won’t stop an individual with a threatening motive. This is not rocket science. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold of Columbine High School in Colorado were prime examples of that. They had no moral compass and enjoyed seeing students suffer. Finally, it makes no difference where you are in the United States. Tragedies can happen anywhere, including in Delton or in Barry County. I for one will keep on driving and pushing for this objective to be met. We have been and will continue to provide a uniform presence in the Delton Kellogg school system. The positive support I have received thus far from parents, citizens in this community and outside the area, including police agencies and even some school officials, has been overwhelming. I know we are making a difference, and I believe if the Barry Township Police Department can influence a school system or help pass a legislative house bill into law in order to help save a child’s life, then its been well worth it. Victor E. Pierce, Barry Township Police Chief State News Roundup Barry Wood appointed to state council Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday announced the appointments of Barry Wood of Hastings and Robert Williams of Benton Harbor to the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund board of trustees. The seven-member board oversees trust fund expenditures and awards grants to eligible veterans and their families to relieve temporary, emergent financial crisis or hardship. “Robert and Barry have displayed utmost commitment to Michigan veterans,” said Snyder in a press release. “I appreciate their willingness to serve the Great Lakes State in these roles.” Wood is a member of the American Legion Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 in Hastings, where he has held various leadership positions and served three terms as commander. He served six years in the United States Navy as a military intelligence analyst and 16 years in the United States Army as a military intelligence officer and chief warrant officer. Wood holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Hawaii Pacific University and a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. He will represent the American Legion and replaces John Skinner. Williams is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1137 in Benton Harbor, which he joined in 1979. He has served as post adjutant/quarter-master for 15 years and has held various leadership positions on the local, state and federal levels. Williams served in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. He will represent the Veterans of Foreign Wars and replaces James Pintar. Appointees will serve three-year terms that expire Feb. 25, 2016, and their appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Buchanan wins Battle of the Fans contest The Buchanan High School student cheering section – “The Herd” – has been selected as this year’s Michigan High School Athletic Association “Battle of the Fans II” winner as the top student cheering section among member schools. This was the second year for the contest, which was organized by MHSAA staff and its 16-member Student Advisory Council, according to a MHSAA press release issued Feb. 22. Student sections from Buchanan, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, Frankenmuth, Vandercook Lake and Zeeland East were HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 28 — “So Many Books …” Book Club discusses Fade Away by Harlan Coban 1 to 2 p.m.; Movie Memories continues in Oscars mode with “The Time Machine” starring Rod Taylor, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1 — preschool story time enjoys stories about pizza, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Saturday, March 2 — Lego Club creates “March Madness in Legoland,” noon to 2 p.m. Monday, March 4 — computer class learns about music sharing — Pandora and Playlist, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 — toddler story time says “Let’s make music,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 — 1st to 3rd Club rollicks with “dragons,” 4 to 5 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. selected as finalists from 27 applicants. MHSAA staff and SAC members visited all five for home basketball games during the past five weeks and produced videos of each section for the MHSAA’s YouTube channel. A public Facebook vote was conducted last week, beginning Tuesday and ending Thursday, and those results influenced the SAC vote as members selected the champion. The Student Advisory Council also based its vote on the following criteria: positive sportsmanship, student body participation, school spirit, originality of cheers, organization of the group, section leadership and overall fun. “We’re seeing a real culture shift at the schools that have taken part in Battle of the Fans,” said Andy Frushour, MHSAA director of brand management and advisor to the Student Advisory Council. “The Battle of the Fans has shown that cheering on one’s classmates can be fun and the cool thing to do. On top of that, it’s made a visible impact on sportsmanship in our state — and we hope it’s the kind of idea that gets picked up nationally.” Students were invited in December to submit a short video, via YouTube, of their cheering sections in action. To view finalists’ submissions on YouTube, click on http://bit.ly/YhAzJC. For links to stories and MHSAA-produced videos for all five finalists, click on http://bit.ly/YExW1j. Video of all five sections will be played on the Breslin Center HD scoreboard during the Girls and Boys Basketball Finals in March. Buchanan will receive an MHSAA championship banner during a break in the Boys Basketball semifinals March 22. Grand Haven State Park has own ‘friends’ group Residents interested in the future of Grand Haven State Park are invited to attend the Friends of Grand Haven State Park meeting, set for Monday, March 11, at 6 p.m. at the Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave., in Grand Haven. Joyce Rhodes, Grand Haven State Park supervisor, said the meeting will focus on launching the Friends group’s membership drive and setting group goals for 2013. The Friends group plans to be involved in fundraising for park infrastructure improvements not funded through Department of Natural Resources projects and grants. “This will be your chance to get in on the ground floor of a very positive group of park patrons who want improvements made at Grand Haven State Park,” said Rhodes. For further details, call Rhodes, 616-8471309. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. 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Welton John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 6 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Board approves change in high school honor roll policy 77576447 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Mar. 3 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Mar. 3 - High School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Mar. 4 - Women’s of Faith Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Mar. 5 - Brothers of Grace 7 p.m. Mar. 6 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Lenten Supper 6 p.m.; Lenten Vespers 7 p.m. Mar. 7 Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Effectively immediately, Hastings High School will recognize not only its top 10 graduating students, but all students based on grade point average after four years in high school. Monday evening, the Hastings Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal from Hastings High School Principal Kevin Riggs which changes how the school recognizes student academic achievement. “For the past several years, the high school has recognized the top 10 students each year in the graduating class. There is no plaque or special ceremony for these students; they are just identified as the top 10 students for the graduating class,” said Riggs in his proposal. “Each year, the top 10 is slightly different based on how well those top 10 students perform over the course of their four years. In one year, the 10th student might have a 3.9 GPA, while in another year they might have a 3.4 GPA.” Riggs said he would rather recognize all students based on GPA rather than just the overall top 10, and proposed three different honor roll levels beginning with the class of 2013. The levels proposed by Riggs and approved by the board are: Honor roll — all students with a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.24 for their previous semesters of work; high honor roll — all students with a cumulative GPA 3.25 to 3.74 for their previous Within a 50-mile radius of Hastings, more than 14,637 domestic violence cases were reported to the Michigan State Police in 2011. The 2011 MSP Michigan Crime Incident Report shows 571 reported domestic violence cases in Barry County; 963 in Allegan; 2,170 Area Obituaries Jim Sergeant Patrick Brian Merrill Jim Sergeant, age 72, passed away February 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Robin (Michael) Coapman and Traci (Kurt) Wussow. Proud grandfather of Sydney, Alex, Rebecca, Kurt and Jack. Dear brother of Ronald (Teri Giannetti) and Sharon (Chuck) Teunessen. Memorial visitation Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. BATTLE CREEK, MI - Patrick Brian Merrill, age 48, of Battle Creek, passed away February 23, 2013 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born November 22, 1964 in Detroit, the son of Gerald Leroy and Ann Irene (Slocum) Merrill, Sr. Patrick attended school and graduated from Hastings High School in 1982 and Michigan State University in 1987. Patrick worked as a laboratory technician for Pennock Hospital in the mid 1980s and also as a general contractors assistant for Englerth Construction Company while attending college. Patrick worked at various neuro-diagnostic technologist and clinical coordinator positions while at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Patrick spent most of his life’s work in the medical field and he loved his bulldogs and siblings‚ dogs. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Ann Merrill. Patrick is survived by his father, Gerald Merrill, Sr. of Tempe, AZ; siblings, Karen Merrill of Detroit, Susan (Rodney) Schlyer of Battle Creek, Gerry of Tempe, AZ, Linda (David) Elkins of Fairfield, CA, Nancy (Craig) Jacob of Gilbert, AZ, David (Colleen) Merrill of Gilbert, AZ, and Michael (Lisa) Merrill of Holland; and many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice in remembrance of Patrick Merrill. Respecting Patrick’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services are being held. Burial will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Township, Barry County. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Robert Lloyd Rohde BOYNTON BEACH, FL - Robert Lloyd Rohde, age 91, passed away on February 24, 2013 in Boynton Beach, FL. He was born in Fort Atkinson, WI, on May 16, 1921. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce [Johnson] Rohde; a daughter, Linda Sue Rohde of Tampa, FL; a son, Stephen [Helen] Rohde of Potomac, MT; a son, Richard [Gaye] Rohde of Lake Worth, FL and a granddaughter Karli Lathrop McAlees [Jon] of Miami, FL. Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Please note our Special Hours Wednesday, March 6 all HCB locations will close at 4:00 p.m. Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes so our staff may attend our annual employee meeting. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 The Hastings Branch only will be open until 5:00 p.m. 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 servers. Other factors, according to Geerlings, included an unbudgeted retirement pay-out, $9,000 in insurance overage and $31,000 in career and technical education expenditures. • Approved the personnel report which included the appointment if Kevin Hyde as an at-risk instructional assistant at the middle school and Wendy Lichvar as a lunch paraprofessional at Northeastern and Star elementary schools. • Accepted the following donations: $750 from Barry Community Foundation, $3,000 from Hastings City Bank, three anonymous donations totaling $2,250 for a total of $6,000 which will be used to fund the district’s strategic plan. • Approved a curriculum-related travel study trip by the Hastings Ski Club trip to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Thompsonville, Saturday, March 2. The next school board work session will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St.; and, its next regular meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the lecture hall at Hastings High School, 520 W. South St. The board also announced a joint board of education meeting with the Delton Kellogg and Barry Intermediate school districts at 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, continued from page 1 Hastings City Bank This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: semesters of work; and, highest honor roll, all students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and above for their previous semesters of work. The students would be recognized in a ceremony during the last few weeks of the school years so the award would be based on the number of semesters the student had completed at that point — freshman, one semester; sophomore, three semesters; junior, five semesters; and, senior, seven semesters. Students will be recognized at the ceremony with a pin, letter, certificate or plaque depending on their GPA and honor roll levels. Riggs stressed that Hastings High School would continue to name the top 10 students for the graduating class, but this program allows the school to recognize student academic achievement at all grade levels. In other business, the board: • Approved a general appropriations act for the 2012-13 fiscal year, setting ad valorem property taxes at 17.9262 mills, which is anticipated to generate $22,494,007 in revenue. The board also approved its second budget amendment for the 2012-13 fiscal year which reduced the anticipated ending fund balance for June 31 from $600,000 to $490,092. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings said the decrease was due in large part to unexpected expenditures in the technology department. When the district updated its computer servers, he said, it also needed to purchase new software that was compatible with the Hastings • Caledonia • Marshall • Middleville • Wayland • Nashville • Bellevue 77576457 Member FDIC “It has to do with the way we define domestic violence, the way we adjudicate it or fail to adjudicate in the court system. I really don’t believe law enforcement has progressed very far. It doesn’t advance, in any way on a community level, what domestic violence is and how the definition of domestic violence has changed.” Anonymous domestic violence victim in Calhoun; 147 in Clinton; 680 in Eaton; 546 in Ionia; 2,891 in Kalamazoo; 4,075 in Kent County; and Ottawa 2,594. The same report breaks down the Barry County incidents as 370 non-aggravated assaults, 30 felonious assaults, 23 intimidation or stalking, and 17 involving damage to property. Nearly 40 involved criminal sexual conduct. Numerous attackers used weapons, including five blunt objects, three long guns, two handguns, 10 knives, two motor vehicles and one case of poison. Two cases of parental kidnapping were reported. The cost of domestic violence in the U.S. exceeds $5.8 billion per year: $4.1 billion for direct medical and health care services and productivity losses of $1.8 billion. According to www.domesticviolencestatistics.org, reports from 10 countries show between 55 and 95 percent of women who had been physically abused by their partners had never contacted police, shelters or nongovernmental organizations. Compounding the statistics is the fact that men who witnessed parental domestic violence as children are twice as likely to abuse their own wives. “It has become my belief that domestic violence, in all its forms, is not a high priority for the sheriff’s department,” maintained the anonymous Barry County woman. “It’s willful ignorance, or they really don’t care. It is also my belief that the department doesn’t have the [domestic violence] training that they should have to understand the dynamics of it — how it works and why it works. At this point, it doesn’t really matter to me; it needs to get fixed. Law enforcement is the first line of defense. It leads to a larger societal problem. “It has to do with the way we define domestic violence, the way we adjudicate it or fail to adjudicate in the court system. I really don’t believe law enforcement has progressed very far,” she continued. “It doesn’t advance, in any way on a community level, what domestic violence is and how the definition of domestic violence has changed.” The woman’s address to law enforcement officials could be a sounding board for all of society. “Here we are in 2013 and still no justice, and not even acknowledgment. It doesn’t matter what [police] think, this is what the law says. I don’t care if [officers] have been to a house 50 times in the same week. This is what the law says you have to do every time. What will make the person safer? How did this happen, and how do we make sure it doesn’t happen again?” Next: A look at domestic violence through the eyes of the law. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: 7 M: 10 9 2 L: 9 8 7 6 K: K 10 9 4 2 N: Q 9 5 3 2 M: J 8 4 L: J 10 K: A 5 3 EAST N: K 6 M: Q 6 3 L: Q 5 4 3 2 K: J 7 6 SOUTH: N: A J 10 8 4 M: A K 7 5 L: A K K: Q 8 Newborn Babies Dealer: West Vulnerable: None K Lead: 3K North East South Pass L 2L K 3K Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass K 2K N 2N 3NT The next Bernard Museum and Historical Society business meeting will be Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Delton Kellogg Middle School in the media room. The public is welcome to attend A brief history of the museum and photographs of artifacts will be presented. A short training session for those interested in volunteering will follow. For more information, call Anne, 269-623-2957. West Pass Pass Pass Pass by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A name will likely be decided this week or next. What sports will be offered and how champions will be crowned will follow sometime after that. It’s now official that Lakewood and Maple Valley schools will be joining a new conference, which will include current Capital Area Activities Conference White Division members Perry and Stockbridge as well as Leslie and Lansing Christian. The Lakewood Board of Education, by a 5-2 vote Monday, approved the move. Leslie also approved the move Monday. “Our goal is to form a conference of like minded communities that will compliment each other academically and athletically,” said Stockbridge athletic director Korey Bradley in a statement released Wednesday afternoon. “This will assist us in creating a long term home that is both a competitive and a balanced fit for all teams involved. We are in the early stages of forming this new conference and anticipate starting competition in the 2014-2015 school year.” Maple Valley comes in from the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA), and Leslie and Lansing Christian have been independents since the break-up of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association (SMAA). The six schools have made a four-year commitment to each other. Lakewood will be the biggest school in the new conference. Viking athletic director Bill Barker said expansion to eight or nine teams is possible, but the plan is to not allow any schools with an enrollment of over 700 into the new league. Barker said he would not have worked for the change if it had not been in the best interest of the student-athletes at Lakewood, both in his eyes and in the eyes of the coaches at Lakewood High School. “My job is to put kids in situations where they can have an opportunity to be successful,” Barker said. “We are not having as much success in all 19 sports as we’d like to be.” There will be slightly less travel in the new conference for the Vikings, but only slightly. “Some people would like Lakewood to not have to travel as much,” Barker said. “It’s less by 10 or 11 miles in this league. Ideally, Lakewood would be in the middle, and all the schools around us would be in a league with us. That’s just not going to happen.” The Vikings have been associated with the group of Lansing area schools now known as the Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC) since 1985, through the Capital Circuit League, CAAC-3, and CAAC-White days. Barker said there is no animosity towards the CAAC, or coming from the CAAC, involved with the move. He expects plenty of non-conference competition between the Vikings and CAAC member schools in the future. Travel was the big factor in Maple Valley joining the conference. Maple Valley joined the KVA in 2006. The league expanded to ten teams in 2008, adding Schoolcraft and Constantine. Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm said it was at that point that the Lions started looking for a new league. Other KVA schools had little interest in splitting into divisions to limit travel, and the Lions had little interest in making trips as far as Schoolcraft and Constantine. “It’s the travel, the distance,” said Brumm. “They are so far away. It’s like an hour and 15 minutes to Schoolcraft and an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes to Constantine. I think that’s about what it is.” Brumm added that Maple Valley is also less likely to run into severe weather conditions heading east for its conference contests during the winter season than heading to the south and west. Lakewood and Maple Valley are the two closest competitors in the new league, separated by less than 15 miles. PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Community Mental Health Authority FY 2012 Program Policy Guidelines data is available for public view and comment at 915 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. This document will be available until 3/15/2013. Questions may be directed to Jan McLean at 948-8041. Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 “ … can I keep up with the tax law changes everybody’s talking about? I need a plan. And someone to help me make the right decision.” 77576397 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION 77576591 COME JOIN THE KELLY TEAM TODAY! 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Columbia Ave., Battle Creek EOE CPA’s at Walker, Fluke & Sheldon spend years preparing for moments just like these. Don’t trust your taxes to just anyone. Providing tax, accounting and auditing services for over 36 years. 77576301 Today’s column continues with Number Six in the Eight Common Conventions You Should Know. The past five columns have explored the Stayman Convention, the Jacoby Transfer, the Take Out Double, the Negative Double, and Weak Two Bids. Number Six is the Strong 2K Artificial Opening Bid, popular as far back as 1929 with David Burnstine (1900-1965). Let’s look at how the Strong 2K bid works in today’s column. Bridge gurus knew that the strong hands came up seldom in a round of bridge. Using 2L as a strong bid with diamonds, 2M as a strong bid with hearts, and 2N as a strong bid with spades did not make much sense. A better use, as we saw last week, was putting 2L, 2M, and 2N as a new convention, the Weak Two Bid. That left the 2K Bid as a Strong Artificial Opening Bid to cover all of the suits. The 2K bid said nothing about clubs, diamonds, hearts or spades. It said simply, “Partner, I have a big hand. I have at least 22+ points, and I am expecting us to get to game. Bid, Partner, bid.” With a partnership agreement of playing a strong 2K bid, the responder is not allowed to pass. Instead, most modern players have adopted the artificial bid of 2L called a “waiting bid.” Responder essentially says, “Tell me more, Partner. I am waiting to hear more about your hand.” A 2L bid says nothing about diamonds or any other suit. It just gives the partnership time to explore the best place for a game or slam contract. In today’s hand, that is exactly what happened to the North/South team. After three passes, South opened the bidding with 2K, the Strong Artificial Opening bid, promising 22 or more points and a force to partner North to reach a game contract. Opening 2NT here is not wise, as a 2NT opening bid is not forcing, and North would probably have passed. The two doubletons in the South hand also suggest that a 2NT opening bid is not a good idea. One doubleton, yes. Two doubletons, no. After the waiting bid by North, South did show the five-card spade suit. North must continue to bid and may not pass. North selected the 3K bid to deter South as much as possible that North’s hand is very weak and that there is not much help there. Undeterred, South bid 3NT and the contract was set there. With the 3K as the opening lead, probably not the best lead, low from North, JK from East, and the QK from South, South paused to consider his options. Needing nine tricks to make the contract, South could count six including the first winner in clubs. Where would the other three tricks come from? South wisely led the 8K from his hand, and West ducked the trick. South had just picked up one of the three missing tricks when he won the trick in the dummy with the 9K. Abandoning clubs was a smart idea, as South knew he could never get back to the club winners once the AK was knocked out. Instead, South played the 7N, planning to use the JN for a finesse. West won the trick with the QN and led the 4M. East put up the QM and South won with the AM. South continued the hearts with the 5M, with West winning with the JM. Back came a heart, and while the trick was won on the board, the AK was still out. South had won another needed trick but still needed one more trick to make 3NT. A small diamond from the dummy to South’s KL won that trick as planned. South next played the AL, and then he had to make a huge decision. While South guessed that the KN was in the East hand, would it be a singleton at this time? Resolutely, South plunked down the AN and to his happy delight, the KN fell on the trick. The 10N won next, as well as the KM, and South was home free with nine tricks. West captured the last two tricks with the 9N and the AK. With 22 points and an unbalanced hand, a Strong 2K Artificial Opening Bid gives out a lot of information to your partner. Game is always uppermost in the opener’s mind, and the Responder must do her part to keep the bidding going. Using just the 2K bid as the strong artificial bid helps the declarer and the responder to work together to arrive at a game contract. The responder does not need a lot of points to help declarer arrive at a no trump or major suit game. By the way, this hand, if played in hearts, makes a game of 4M. A part score in 4K would be a very disappointing score for the North/South team as 4K also makes on this hand. Use the Strong 2K Artificial Opening Bid for all strong hands, and use the 2L, 2M, and 2N for the Weak Two Bids. You will have a winning combination. Use both conventions and see how effective knowing both conventions can enhance your bridge game. ***** Local Bridge Class News: Another Learn Bridge in a Day Seminar will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Kalamazoo Bridge Center in Kalamazoo from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. If you know of those who have always wanted to play bridge, send them to the www.kzoobridge.com site for more information. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Zoe Fay, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13, 2013 at 10:38 p.m. to Elizabeth Cipponeri and Cody Bush of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. ***** Brayden Daniels, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 15, 2013 at 12:56 p.m. to Brandee Beard and Jeremy Johnson of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Jace Micheal, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16, 2013 at 5:19 a.m. to Leslie and Micheal Zook of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 oz. and 20 inches long. ***** Brennan James, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17, 2013 at 12:42 a.m. to Jasmin Rose and James Slagel Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Gaven Kole, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. to Allen Musser and Samantha Joseph of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Kendell Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 18, 2013 at 5:34 a.m. to Samantha Gray and Jeremy Krueger of Caledonia. Weighing 8 lbs. 2.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Vikes and Lions join league of rural schools in Lansing area 77576493 WEST Bernard history group to meet March 12 269.945.9452 www.wfscpas.com ALL ABOARD! 616.522.0792 BOARD of REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 5 - Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday, March 11 - Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 12 - Appeal Hearing - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2013 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 11, 2013. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL, MI 49080 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2013 are as follows: Agricultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.11% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0393 Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.72% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9484 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.40% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0121 Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.07% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9422 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0000 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Wicked” - at Miller Auditorium – April 27 Transportation, lunch, and ticket! $130.00 Eastern Mountains & the Outer Banks: May 6-13 Chicago “Roaring 20’s” TourMay 17-18 Register Now for the Fall 3-5 Year Olds Shipshewana- May 21 Exploring Ohio Amish CountryJune 19-21 Looking for an educationally sound, caring, Christian preschool? *Visit us at the Ionia Expo on March 9th from 9a-3p at Ionia High School! Call or email for more information or a complete brochure! 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Saturday, March 9, the county genealogy society will meet at the Freight House at 1 p.m. for a program, library time, refreshments and more. Over the weekend, the depot complex had many visitors to view the art exhibits. The items ranged from pencil drawings to exquisite wood carvings by Michelle Behrenwald, metal sculptures by Tony Jackson, oil paintings by long-ago artists, as well as Jewel Eckstrom, alice Bulling, Karen Anway, Shirley Morris and Betty Smith, chalk art, an unusual submission by Tabitha Landon with words pertaining to her hobby of cycling made in the shape of a recumbent cycle with which she has competed in several races. Hosts were Lynda Cobb, Laurine Henry, Darla Forshey, JOhn Waite. Other entries were works by the late Clare Lambert with not only his rendition of the Charlotte courthouse and the Lake Odessa Depot, but portraits of the late Ozro Shetterly. Saturday following the funeral for Ronald Erickson and his burial at Woodland Cemetery, the women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church served lunch at the fellowship hall across the street from Koops Funeral Chapel. Koops Funeral Chapel, a subsidiary of Cook Funeral Homes of Byron Center, now has a new resident manager, Kenneth Tidd. The previous manager Roger Geiger is now in Farmington Hills where he had been previously employed. Larry Cook is the new street manager, replacing Derek Desgranges. The Ionia County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School personnel met at Ionia Heartlands Feb. 14 with 43 present. Lakewood retirees made up a good portion of the attendance. A financial advisor spoke to the group on tips for retirement preparation. Lunch was served by the students in food preparation, a division of Heartlands located within the Ionia High School. The April meeting will be at the same location. A representative of Area 15 will be the presenter at that time. A representative of south End Community of Ministries in Grand Rapids attended a Monday morning meeting of the mission committee at Central United Methodist Church to present a certificate of appreciation for the church’s contributions to the ministry, SECOM serves thousands of low-income residents with food, nutrition information, cooking classes, clothing and other services. On Friday evening, March 1, there will be a soup supper at the Freight House featuring a variety of soups including Russian soup and Pheasant soup. Also there will be a salad bar, desserts, and a variety of breads. Sex offenders should pay for list The State of Michigan provides a sex offender list online so that parents and grandparents can protect children. The list can be found at www.mipsor.state.mi.us. The cost of maintaining and administering the list is more than $1 million annually to taxpayers. Recently, I found that our neighboring states charge sex offenders an annual fee to pay for this list. Illinois and Ohio charge $100 and Indiana $50 per offender each year. I have requested a bill that would mandate Michigan sex offenders pay an annual fee to maintain the list. This would apply to convicted felons on the list who are not in prison. An indigent offender could request a fee waiver. It is estimated that this would generate $840,000 to the Michigan State Police and $560,000 to the local police per year. Law enforcement should not have to divert taxpayer dollars that are needed to keep troopers, deputies and police officers on the street. U.S. Sen. Everett Dirksen once said: “A million here and a million there, pretty soon you are talking about real money.” Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads Region 3 Rural Task Force Meeting A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:00 am for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the planning and allocation of rural federal aid funds for rural federal aid routes and transit systems in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties for fiscal years 2013 - 2017. The meeting will be held in the Barry County Road Commission at the following location: 1725 W M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 The Local Rural Task Forces for each county met in January, 2013 and developed local project lists to be considered at the Region 3 Rural Task Force Meeting. The lists of road and transit projects being brought to the Region 3 Rural Task Force for approval are available at the following locations: Barry County Road Commission 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI (269) 945-3449 www.barrycrc.org Branch County Road Commission 23 East Garfield Avenue, Coldwater, MI (517) 278-2022 www.co.branch.mi.us/departments/27 Calhoun County Road Department 13300 Fifteen Mile Road, Marshall, MI (269) 781-9841 www.calhouncountyroads.com Kalamazoo County Road Commission 3801 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI (269) 381-3171 www.kalamazoocountyroads.com St. Joseph County Road Commission 20914 M-86, Centreville, MI (269) 467-6393 www.stjoeroads.com Questions regarding this meeting and rural federal aid projects can be directed to the appropriate county road commissions/department or to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, Region 3 administrators representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, at (269) 343-0766 / info@katsmpo.org. Additional information for this meeting can be found at www.KATSmpo.org under Region 3. 77576540 EDWARD JONES Take advantage of higher IRA contribution limits For the first time since 2008, contribution limits have risen for one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles available: the IRA. This means you’ve got a greater oppor- tunity to put more money away for your “golden years.” Effective Jan. 1, you can now put in up to $5,500 (up from $5,000 in 2012) to a tradi- Barry County courts are model of efficiency by Judge William M. Doherty Barry County Probate Court and Chief Judge Barry County Trial Court While many people may know that Barry County has three courts and three judges, what responsibilities each judge has may be more of a mystery. The following is an overview of trial court structure and how it has been modified to best serve Barry County residents. When I moved here in 1988, my first job was a law clerk to Hon. Richard M. Shuster, one of two circuit court judges serving Barry County at the time. Hon. Hudson Deming was the other judge. However, Barry County had a sitting judge only four days a week since both judges sat in alternating weeks and every Thursday in Eaton County. In the early 1990s, Judge Shuster became our one and only full-time circuit court judge. Many Northern Michigan counties still share a judge who “rides the circuit” between two or more counties. Today, Judge McDowell is our circuit court judge, having been appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder and now having been elected this past November. Barry County also has a district court judge, Hon. Michael Schipper, also appointed by Gov. Snyder and elected in November, and a probate judge, myself, serving since Jan. 1, 2005. When I began practicing law in 1988, the Barry County courts, along with all other Michigan courts, could not deviate from strictly followed areas of jurisdiction. Circuit court handled divorce, domestic relations, civil matters over $25,000, and felony criminal cases. District court handled all civil matters less than $25,000, misdemeanor criminal cases and landlord/tenant disputes. Probate court decided decedent estates and trust matters, incapacitated adult matters, minor guardianships, abuse and neglect and juvenile delinquent matters. This arrangement clearly defined each judge’s responsibility; however, it was inflexible and caused avoidable expense, delay and was not an efficient use of resources. Today, Barry County has a unified trial court, which allows any of our three sitting judges to decide any type of case. Each judge still maintains his or her traditional docket. However, if one judge is overwhelmed or has a case that for some reason he or she is disqualified to hear, the case is assigned to one of the other Barry County judges. In the past, Barry County had to pay for a visiting (usual- ly retired) judge to hear the case, which often delayed justice for the parties involved. I am happy to report that the Barry County Unified Trial Court structure continues to work very well since it was initiated by former Chief Judge James Fisher, Probate Judge Richard Shaw and District Judge Gary Holman. Prior to unification, each Barry County Court judge essentially competed for county resources with the others. Many Michigan courts still operate with that built-in competitive structure. By uniting court administration and establishing a cooperative management structure for all three courts, we have mostly eliminated the competition and found many creative ways to save county taxpayers dollars while still providing residents with what I believe is one of the most efficient, fair and effective trial courts in Michigan. For example, instead of each court having its own administration, we share one. Instead of each court having a referee or magistrate, we share two. We also share technology resources and have employees who are capable of working where needed in any of the three courts. It certainly helps that all three judges take pride in our court system, our court employees and the work they do. The judicial council structure and its bylaws require us to meet once a month, the first Tuesday of each month, however, the three judges meet weekly before court starts to address any issues, concerns or ways to improve. Judge McDowell and Judge Schipper have proven to be creative and helpful problem-solvers along with our court administration team. Each court has established programs to effectively deal with the most devastating problems the courts and Barry County are facing, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, violent crime, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquencies and high-conflict child-custody matters. These topics and others will be visited in future articles. Comments or suggested future topics for article can be emailed to fromthebench@barryco.org. Judges and staff cannot provide legal advice but some limited free legal help can be found at michiganlegalhelp.org. The Barry County Bar Association also holds a free legal clinic the second Tuesday of every month at the Hastings Public Library from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. It’s a first-come, firstserved basis, so arrive early. BARRY TOWNSHIP 2013/ 2014 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 at the Barry Township Hall on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 @ 6:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Barry Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Board by writing or calling the following: Barry Township Board P.O. Box # 705 Delton, MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-5171 Fax: 269-623-8171 email @ barrytownship@mei.net Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Clerk 77576116 tional or Roth IRA when you make your 2013 contribution. And if you’re 50 or older, you can put in an additional $1,000 above the new contribution limit. Over time, the extra sums from the higher contribution limits can add up. Consider this example: If you put in $5,000 per year to an IRA for 30 years, and you earned a hypothetical 7% per year, you’d wind up with slightly over $505,000. But if you contributed $5,500 per year for those same 30 years, and earned that same 7% per year, you’d accumulate almost $556,000 — about $51,000 more than with the lower contribution limit. Keep in mind that if you have invested the above amounts in a traditional, tax-deferred IRA, you’ll be taxed on your withdrawals at your ordinary income tax rate. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are made with aftertax funds, but your withdrawals have the potential to be tax-free — provided you’ve had your account at least five years and don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59_. (Not everyone is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, as income limits apply.) If you have an IRA, you already know its advantages. If you aren’t investing in an IRA, you should be aware of these key benefits: • Tax-deferred growth — A traditional IRA can provide tax-deferred growth while a Roth IRA can potentially grow tax-free, provided you meet the conditions described above. To get a sense of just how valuable these tax advantages are, consider this example: If you put in $5,500 per year (the new IRA maximum) for 30 years to a hypothetical investment that earned 7% a year, but on which you paid taxes every year (at the 25% tax bracket), you’d end up with slightly more than $401,000 — about $155,000 less than what you’d accumulate in an IRA. As mentioned above, you will eventually have to pay taxes on your traditional IRA withdrawals, but by the time you do, you might be in a lower tax bracket. Furthermore, depending on your income level, some of your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible. (Roth IRA contributions are not deductible.) • Variety of investment options — You can invest your funds within your IRA in many types of investments — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs), U.S. Treasury securities and so on. In fact, within your IRA, you can create a mix of investments that are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. Of course, investing always carries some risks, including loss of principal — but the risk of not investing may be greater, in terms of not having enough assets for retirement. Here’s one more point to keep in mind: The earlier in the year you “max out” on your IRA contributions, the more time you’ll give your account to potentially grow. By reaching the new, higher contribution limits, and by fully funding your IRA as early in each year as possible, you can help yourself take full advantage of this powerful retirement savings tool. 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Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 9 Mrs. Celia Pennock; recitation, Mary Pennock; song; History of the Life of Mr. and Mrs. Pennock, Mrs. Chas. Barnaby; prayer, Elder Bradley; Song, “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” toastmaster, Louis Bedford. The history of the life of Mr. and Mrs. Pennock as written by J.C. Ketchum and read by Mrs. Chas Barnaby, will be found most interesting and we commend the careful reading of it to our readers, who can see what obstacles were surmounted to achieve success in its highest and best sense. The history is as follows: Life wasn’t easy for hospital namesakes Mr. and Mrs. Eben Pennock, Part I They adopted four children, gave liberally to their church and its activities, and from their estates $20,000 was given to Pennock Hospital by M.L. Cook Note by M.L. Cook - In looking through the files of the Banner for 1903, I came across the following account of the 60th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Eben Pennock, whose home was just south of the city limits. Both were widely known in this city and county. But this article was not limited to a story of that event. In it was also a statement of the hardships and privations endured by this worthy couple in their earlier years, and when they were pioneers of Barry Township. What pioneering meant to the earlier settlers of this country is well shown by the following story. We of today can have little conception of what the pioneer had to endure in transforming a wilderness into productive farms. By years of hard work, privation and rigid economy, Mr. and Mrs. Pennock accumulated a fine property in Barry Township. Then they moved to the township of Hastings, close to the city. What kind of folks were Mr. and Mrs. Pennock? That question would never be asked by one who knew them. But a husband and wife who willed $20,000 that gave Pennock Hospital its name and start evidently desired to have the money they worked so hard to obtain serve those who would live after them. They had given much to the church of their choice and to support its missionary and other activities. Pennock Hospital has become a Barry County institution. I believe all who realize that fact will be interested in this account of the Pennock’s 60th wedding anniversary, and their experiences as pioneers of Barry County. This story is a copy of what appeared in the Banner of Oct. 15, 1903. ***** In these days of early marriages and quick divorces, it is indeed a pleasure to depart from the domestic woes of the divorce courts, and give to our readers an extended account of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Pennock, residing almost within the city limits, who for half a century have been well known and highly respected residents of this county. One of the most pleasant sights that life affords, and one of the most inspiring examples that can be contemplated, is to see an aged couple “growing old together” and spending the evening of life in the quiet comfort and happiness that lives of industry and economy richly merit. Sixty years indeed seems a long time, but we presume that to this venerable couple the intervening space seems comparatively short. But within that period they have seen Barry County practically transformed from a wilderness to rich, cultivated farms, and all of the modern inventions and improvements introduced, that in those early days were scarcely dreamed of. In this article we print a sketch of the life of Mr. and Mrs. Pennock, giving something of this worthy couple. To endure what they had to endure required not only robust health, but a strong heart and an abiding faith. To the young man of today, these experiences seem to border on the impossible, but they were common to the early pioneers, whose worth and whose work are responsible for the manifold blessings we enjoy today. Not many couples are spared to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their wedding day, and it was indeed a most happy thought on the part of some of the family to gather at the home of these aged pioneers and remind them of the fact that the influence and example of their lives had not been forgotten. On this happy occasion the best wishes of hosts of friends outside the family are extended, who unite in wishing them a continuation of God’s choicest blessings. Yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Pennock were most completely surprised to find that relatives had invaded their home, the spacious rooms of which had been appropriately decorated with autumn leaves and dahlias. Bouquet vases made of pumpkins, adorned various places, and strings of popcorn and dried apples formed the table decorations. The centerpiece was a pumpkin cut in two and filled with dahlias and geraniums. Steel knives and forks, reminders of old times, were used, and among the eatables, which were generously supplied, were roast pig, chicken pie, pork and beans, succotash and many other good things. Following the feast of good things, a program was carried out as follows: Music, “Auld Lang Syne;” original poem, Mrs. W.S. Hoyt; reading, Cleo Hoyt; song, “We Are Growing Old Together;’ reading, HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2013 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, MI, 49058 to receive and review the 2013 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values: Tuesday, March 5 Wednesday, March 13 Thursday, March 14 Organization Meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing 1 pm 9 - 12 (Noon) & 1 - 4 pm 1 – 4 pm & 6 – 9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2013 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by no later than Tuesday March 5, 2013 if unable to attend either of the above dates. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2013 are as follows: CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RATIO 44.89% 48.63% 53.51% 51.03% MULTIPLIER 1.1138 1.0282 0.9344 0.9798 Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Ph. 269.948.9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). 77576277 Friends and neighbors: We are gathered here today to assist our honored and respected host and hostess in celebrating the 60th anniversary of their marriage – to pay our tribute of love and esteem to them for the sterling qualities that have characterized their long and useful lives, and to wish them many returns of this happy occasion. In connection with this celebration, it has been suggested that a sketch of the life of Mr. Pennock would be of interest, showing the struggles which the early pioneers had to undergo and the scanty pleasures they enjoyed in comparison with the struggles and pleasures of the young people of our own time. Ebenezer Pennock, or as he is commonly called, Eben Pennock, was born in the town of Rushford, Alleghaney Co., New York, Jan. 4, 1824. His parents were of English ancestry and came from near Montpelier, Vt. Mr. Pennock was the fourth child in a family of 11. He had five own brothers, two own sisters, two half-brothers and one half-sister. Of this large family there remains only Mr. Pennock and one own brother, Bailey Pennock, of Petoskey; two half-brothers, Myron Pennock, of Nashville, and Charles Pennock of Delton, and a half-sister residing near Delton. Mr. Pennock’s boyhood days were spent in much the same manner as those of most sons of the pioneers of Western New York. His parents were very poor. He never owned a pair of boots until he was large enough to earn the money with which to buy them. His opportunities for getting an education were very limited. The public schools of his time were supported on the rate bill plan and his parents were too poor to pay their share of the bill. Mr. Pennock says that even when he did go to school, he often took his dinner basket and went apart from the rest of the pupils to eat his dinner, being ashamed of his meager lunch his parents were able to provide. At the age of 12 years, he was bound out by his parents to work during the summer season of eight months at $4 a month. He never owned an overcoat until he was 18 years of age and this one was made of the cheapest shoddy. While there is no positive proof, there is a strong presumption that Mr. Pennock’s determination to possess an overcoat was a part of another plan, which he must have been framing about this time, and which culminated about a year later, when on the 14th day of October, 1843, he was happily married to Miss Elvira Farwell, of Rushford. As showing that neither Mr. Pennock nor his fair bride were very far along the road to wealth and prosperity, it is related that Mrs. Pennock’s bridal costume was of calico and that Mr. Pennock had to borrow $1 to get his LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Derushia, a single man to CitiFinancial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2005 and recorded September 14, 2005 in Instrument # 1152713 Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($103,038.15) including interest 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: To-Wit, the North one-half of Lot 9, all Lot 10 and the South one-half of Lot 11 of Scott Park, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Being the same property conveyed by fee simple deed from the Estate of Marie Trumbull, by Robert Derushia, Independent Personal Representative to Robert Derushia dated July 14, 1997 recorded on July 22, 1997 in Liber 702, Page 555 in Barry County Records, State of Michigan. Commonly known as 11843 Scott Park Rd., Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 CitiFinancial, Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-77639 (0277576433 21)(03-14) This image of Eben and Elvira Pennock by A.H. Berry Company, Kalamazoo, was published along with the 1903 story of their 60th anniversary. license and pay the magistrate. After their marriage, they resolved to join the general movement which was at that time being made toward settling up the newly admitted state of Michigan. But supplies and capital were needed for their new enterprise and so they remained in Rushford during the winter and early summer following their marriage, earning money for their needed equipment. On July 14, 1844, Mr. and Mrs. Pennock started overland for Michigan. Their outfit consisted of two decrepit old horses, a Democrat wagon, $10.50 cash and the few goods, provisions and cooking utensils necessary to the journey. The entire trip consumed 15 days. Mr. Pennock had some cousins living in Tecumseh, and the young couple stopped with them for three days to recuperate the failing strength of the team and to replenish their own failing food supplies. Their final destination was the home of Mr. Pennock’s brother in what is now Richland, Kalamazoo County. Here, they found a hearty welcome, and almost immediately began to plan to set up housekeeping for themselves. They first lived in a rented house containing one room for which they paid an annual rent of $8. Both worked out to secure money and goods with which to furnish the house and to buy the livestock and poultry necessary to their maintenance. Mr. Pennock chopped and split 900 rails and in payment received a secondhand cord bedstead. Mrs. Pennock, with the frugal housewife’s instinct, determined to have some poultry and worked all one day butchering for a neighbor, and at night came proudly home carrying a hen which had been given for her services. A set of chairs was badly needed, and after some discussion, Mrs. Pennock made her husband take a plaid dress pattern, which had been given her by her mother, and trade it for a half-dozen new wooden bottom chairs and one rocking chair. (To be continued) TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2013 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2013 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 11:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 11, 2013, 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 11, 2013 Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2013 are as follows: Agricultural 50.83% 0.9837 Commercial 51.30% 0.9747 Industrial 56.29% 0.8883 Residential 49.04% 1.0196 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. Ted DeVries Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-623-2726 77576219 �Page 10 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janell Everett, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2004, and recorded on April 13, 2004 in instrument 1125213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Five and 07/100 Dollars ($76,305.07). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 12 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419613F01 (02-14)(03-07) 77576227 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JON POORTENGA and LISA POORTENGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2007, and recorded on April 9, 2007, in Document No. 1178475, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($128,362.79), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 11 OF SOUTHEASTERN VILLAGE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 28 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576606 JPMC.000584 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated the 25th day of June, 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of August, 2003, in Instrument No. 1110976, of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to LoanCare, a division of FNF, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,132.95 (seventy-six thousand one hundred thirty-two and 95/100) plus accrued interest at 5.75% (five point seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 21st day of March, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 420 W. Grand Street Tax Parcel No.: 055-001-364-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 21, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 77576413 10112955 (02-21)(03-14) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN VANDUINE and SUSAN VANDUINE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004, and recorded on March 11, 2004, in Document No. 1123505, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and ThirtyOne Cents ($115,460.31), including interest at 3.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY STARTING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE NORTH 88 DEGREES WEST, 849.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKER PARK; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES WEST, 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST, 123.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 58 1 / 2 MINUTES WEST TO STEWART LAKE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID LAKE 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTH 58 DEGREES WEST FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES EAST TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002764 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) 07622151 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 9:00 AM, in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, to organize and review the Assessment Roll. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan on: MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 9:00 AM to NOON 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. CLASS Agriculture Hastings Middle School releases honor roll Hastings Middle School has announced its honor roll for the second marking period of the 2012-13 school year. Students earning a 4.0 are indicated with an asterisk.* Sixth grade High honors Rian Allen, Blair Anderson, *Claire Anderson, Alfredo-Jose Arechiga, Grace Beauchamp, *Sierra Bentti, *Shelby Bolen, Prescot Bower, Haliegh Burfield, *Victoria Byykkonen, *Whitney Carlson, Alexander Clow, *Allison Collins, Samantha Craven, Shannon Culp, Cora Cunningham, Bryce Darling, Cody Dunn, Julia Ehredt, Kaitlynn Elliott, Cameron Ertner, Isaac Evans, *Noah Former, Amber Fox, Mikayla Guernsey, Olivia Hanson, *Lauren Harden, Devin Haywood, *Kelsey Heiss, Jaden Hickman, *Allie Horning, *Jack Horton, William Hubbell, Corbin Hunter, Keely Jackson, *Gretchen James, *Elizabeth Jensen, Jesse Johnson, Ellena Keener, Breana Leonard, *Andrew Maurer, Alexis McCracken, Alexis McDade, *Claudia McLean, *Justin McManamey, *Lindsay Meeker, *Katura Metzner, Kaleb Micklatcher, *Shiann Molette, *Jeffrey Morgan, *Kassidy Morgan, Mary Kate Murphy, *Jonathan Nash, *Grace Nickels, Kassidi Olson, Ethan Orcasitas, Hailey Pacillo, Jaden Parker, Connor Parmenter, *Sydney Pattok, *Emmalee Peck, *Hope Peck, Hannah Porter, Antonio Ramirez, *Megan Reinbolt, *Maxwell Richards, Roger Roets, Alexis Ruthruff, *Andrew Shaver, Matthew Sherman, Kaitlyn Shook, Elise Smith, Katelyn Solmes, *Benjamin Stafford, *Isaiah Taylor, Grayson Tebo, *Lynnsey Thayer, Jessica Thompson, Lainey Tomko, Christian Turashoff, *Samuel Waller, Blake Walther, *Kassaundra Warner, Ellie Youngs, Carmen Zalewski. Honors Gracie Arnold, Logan Ashcraft, Madison Bell, Meghan Borton, Abigail Bremer, Jared Burger, Daisy Campbell, Cora Carpenter, Tyler Chaney, Brady Corrion, Amanda Cranmore, Elizabeth Danis, Megan Deal, Devon Dilno, Olivia Feldt, Katherine Friend, Garrett Gibson, Natasha Glasgow, Sean Green, Wesley Heniser, Alicia Hernandez, Matthew Jacob, Aaron Johns, Deagan Leask, Braeden Lowell, Brea Madden, Sadie Maitland, Maci Michaels, Luke Morgan, Cody Murphy, Gabrielle Nicholson, Merlyn Olsen, Clarissa Parish, Conner Peterson, Miya Phillips, Brianna Planck, Seth Ray, Haydn Redmond, Brandon Reese, Parker Reid, Zarek Rudesill, Austin Service, Jalen Simmons, Mitike Slagstad, Bailey Summers, Hayden Thompson, Joseph Tinkler, Emmalee VanSyckle, Juan Vargas, Allison Vastine, Paige Woern. Seventh grade High honors Morgan Bartimus, Emma Beemer, Megan Birman, Ilie Bivins, Callie Borden, *Baili Bowers, *Tyler Brown, *Abby Burroughs, *Kayla Carlson, Jerry Christensen, Karlee Christiansen, Austin Christie, Chase Cobb, Garrett Coltson, Alleyna Davis, *Mary Elizabeth DePriester, *Maggie Eastman, Justin Eicher, Madison Ellsworth, Zoe Engle, Alexis Evans, Morgan Feldt, Kaila Gillespie, Dylan Goodrich, Leah Hawthorne, Cayden Herrington, Matthew Hewitt, *Shayli Hinkle, *Lillian Hyatt, Caitlin Hyland, Tyler Johnson, Margaret Keller-Bennett, *James Kirchen II, David Lane, Carley Laubaugh, Adam Lewis, Nash Martin, Sarah McKeever, Nathan Meyers, August Miller, Brandon Miner, Caitlyn Morris, *Alizabeth Morrison, *Sydney Nemetz, Aaron Newberry, *Wyatt Owen, Citlali Perez, Emma Porter, *Emma Post, Chyanne Rea, Blake Roderick, Alexia Rodriguez, Jessica Satterfield, Leigha Saur, Cassie Sherk, Joel Shinavier, Macey Shotts, Aubree Shumway, Samantha Smith, Wyatt Smith, Lindsey Spurlock, Mason Steward, Chase Taylor, Colin Tellkamp, Mary Terpening, *Bridget Thayer, Pierson Tinkler, Elliza Tolles, *Carter Tomko, Ian Trutsch, Elizabeth Watson, Cameron White, *Lillian Wierenga, Jordyn Wigg, Austen Wilder, Nicholas Wilgus, Harleigh Willson, Julianna Wolf, Bridget Woolf, Madalyne Young, *Kylie Zimmerman. Honors Alex Allerding, Gabriella Bare, Melanie Boysen, Brian Cheeseman, Samantha Clow, Emalie Conroy, Terry Dull, Tanner Gardner, Megan Goggins, Alan Hammond, Austin Hoffman, Samuel James, Allera Keller, Kenneth Kirchen, Tessah Leary, Mitchell Morris, Andrew Newberry, Jesse Ray, Jaden Rosenberg, Margaret Rough, Audra Ruthruff, Brandon Smith, Meggen Tyrrell, Austin Walden, James Wezell III, Carson Winick, Brittany Wurm. Eighth grade High Honors *Mara Allan, Cheyann Arens, Megan Backe, Jenelle Bailey, Abigail Baker, Olivia Barrett, Brianna Beck, Ian Bleam, Lauren Bloom, Alexis Bloomberg, Destiny Burch, Zoe Campbell, Calvin Cappon, Emily Casarez, Chloe Case, *Kayleigh Collins, Jonathan Cook *Abigail Czinder, Samuel Dakin, Jordan Davis, Jenna Ehredt, Joseph Feldpausch, Mark Feldpausch, Logan Fish, *Reilly Former, *Stevie Fuhr, Aaron Gibson, *Mary Green, Tori Harding, Daniel Harrington, Claire Harris, Ethan Hart, Elizabeth Heide, Kourtney Hubbert, *Madeline Hutchins, Hannah Joerin-Horning, Nicholas Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Tatiana Jones, Ethan Klipfer, Katie Kuzava, Jack Longstreet, Olivia Mead, Samantha Mitchell, Cassidy Monroe, Megan Morawski, Jacklynn Nevins, Christina Osterink, *Emily Pattok, Timbree Pederson, Alexandra PerkinsCraven, Kathryn Pohl, Ramsie Rairigh, Alexis Replogle, *Samantha Richardson, Alan Rivera, Trai Rohm, Trevor Ryan, Charlie Simpson, Ryan Smelker, Madison Smith, Sandra Smith, Keigan Sochor, Emily Sprague, David Stephens, Hannah Trick, Kailee Tucker, Michael Vandecar, Camille VanDien, Reese VanHouten, Katherine Weinbrecht, Sydney Wenman, Braeden Wescott, Dylan Williams, Troy Yoder. Honors Virginia Arechiga, Brianna Arens, Morgan Armour, Felicia Bates, Kipling Beck, Skyler Brower, Jason Coykendall, Zackary Cummings, Lacie Cunningham, Jacob Dunn, Tabitha Glasgow, Willliam Green, Rilee Hammond, Amanda Harp, Jazmine Heath, Alexis Kelmer, Nicholas Larabee, Noah Lumbert, Brenagan Murphy, Journi Neil, Samantha Pennington, Amanda Pyrzynski, Zachary Sanders, Tyler Slocum, Madeline Solmes, Grace Trowbridge, Emily Turashoff, Justin Voshell, Sarah Watson, Drew Westworth, Lauren Wolfenbarger, Ryan Zimmerman. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 26, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77576444 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:00 A.M. Thursday April 18, 2013 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Asphalt Paving Slag Bituminous Mixtures Dust Control Culverts Crack Seal Blocks Chloride Tank The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Assyria Township Board of Review NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7pm to receive the Tax Rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall on the following dates to hear protests: Monday, March 11, 2013 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Thursday, March 14, 2013 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 6pm 6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9pm The Board of Review will also meet Friday, March 15, 2013 at 6pm to complete Board of Review business. The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2013 are as follows: Ratio Multiplier Agricultural 53.00% .9433 Commercial 52.81% .9467 Industrial 48.50% 1.0309 Residential 50.89% .9825 Individuals with disabilities requesting assistance should place their request to Debbie Massimino, Assyria 07622317 Township Clerk 269-758-4003. Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member D. David Dykstra Member 77576561 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 2013 March Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 2013 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person (by appointment) or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appeal please telephone 945-6002 for an appointment. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 13, 2013. Organizational Meeting Tuesday, March 5 9 AM Hearing dates: Tuesday, March 12 9 AM to Noon and 1 to 4 PM Thursday, March 14 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM Tentative factors for property assessment in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO FACTOR COMMERCIAL...................50.48.......... .9904 INDUSTRIAL......................50.02.......... .9996 RESIDENTIAL ...................49.26 .........1.0150 PERSONAL ........................50.00 .........1.0000 Jackie Timmerman, City Assessor PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2013 RATIO MULTIPLIER 50.51% .9899 Commercial 50.64% .9873 Industrial 51.55% .9699 Residential 48.22% 1.0298 Developmental -0- -0- Personal -0- -0– The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits (269) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan Drake married, Tracy Jo Drake his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004453, and assigned by mesne assignments to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($107,721.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 200 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, as a place of beginning; thence South 139 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 139 feet; thence East 200 feet to the place beginning. Together with an easement for the purposes of ingress and egress, over the following described parcel: Commencing at a point 139 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West for a place of beginning; thence South 20 feet; thence West 400 feet; thence North 20 feet; thence East 400 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #405663F03 77576028 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Hansen, a married man and Colleen Hansen, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2009, and recorded on November 6, 2009 in instrument 200911060010862, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Seventy-Five and 93/100 Dollars ($184,075.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being known and described as being part of the SW fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the Range line 937.49 feet, with bearing referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone South, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East from the Southwest corner of Section 19; thence on said range line, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393.42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence 88 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 615.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds West 392.15 feet; thence 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West 615.38 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #417945F01 77576039 (02-07)(02-28) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26247-DE Estate of Norma Arlene Roush, Deceased. Date of birth: 2/21/29. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Norma Arlene Roush, Deceased, died 10/29/11. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joyce Matson, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October, 2012 Hertz Schram PC By: Kenneth F. Silver P35546 1760 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-5000 Joyce Matson 1674 McCann Road Hastings, MI 49058 77576559 269-948-2382 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond C. Chapin and Lisa Chapin, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2003 and recorded June 2, 2003 in Instrument Number 1105510, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six and 54/100 Dollars ($97,336.54) including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 28, 2013. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this commitment is located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, State of Michigan, and is described as follows:Lot 20, Middleville Downs Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: February 28, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-001050 77576576 (02-28)(03-21) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN SLOCUM, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2006, and recorded on July 11, 2006, in Document No. 1167031, and re-recorded on October 23, 2006 in Document No./Liber 1171767, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($132,474.71), including interest at 3.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 29, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, WHICH LIES 913.90 FEET DUE EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576611 NM.001741 CONV (02-28)(03-21) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAY N. SCOTT, A MARRIED MAN and JEROME MEEHAN, A MARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 16, 2005, in Document No. 1157842, and re-recorded on June 21, 2011 in Document No./Liber 201106210006025, on Page 1, and modified, recorded December 29, 2010, in Document No. 201012290012081, and assigned by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty Cents ($122,609.60), including interest at 4.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 21, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 207.24 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 416.95 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST 351.06 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 629.73 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 42.32 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 367.39 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR BIVENS ROAD (OLD HIGHWAY M-79/M-66) AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468, ON PAGE 692. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR HIGHWAY M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692 AND ON ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.004393 FHA (02-21)(03-14) 77576423 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ken Yates and Susan Yates, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 22, 2009, and recorded on June 29, 2009 in instrument 200906290006748, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five and 51/100 Dollars ($125,925.51). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 1, B-Z Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 12 of Plats, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The North 270 feet of the West 1/2 of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 31, T1N, R10W, thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning, thence East to the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence South to the intersection of the North line of Consumers Power Company right of way and the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence North 80 degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds West 1182.65 feet to the point on the East line of Lots 3, B-Z Bees Acres No. 1, thence North to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416149F01 77576379 (02-21)(03-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter Robirds and Rebecca Robirds, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2006, and recorded on September 25, 2006 in instrument 1170529, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($170,124.12). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 36 of Mulberry Hills Estates, a Condominium according to the Master Deed thereof recorded in Instrument No. 1092759, of Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 24, and any amendments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements of said condominium as set forth in said Master Deed, and any amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420407F01 77576571 (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vicki BirdJones and Stacey A Jones wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2007, and recorded on August 7, 2007 in instrument 20070807-0000590, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 53/100 Dollars ($59,490.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described As: Beginning At A Point on the South Line Of Said Section 4 Distant South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 725.98 Feet From The South 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 4; Thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 12 Seconds West 470.21 Feet Along Said Section Line; Thence North 00 Degrees 46 Minutes 44 Seconds West 134.43 Feet Along The West Line Of The East 1/2 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 4 To The Centerline Of Peake Road; Thence The Following 5 Calls Along Centerline, Northerly 11/27 Feet Along The Arc Of A Non-Tangent Curve To The Left, The Radius Of Which Is 141.06 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 04 Degrees 34 Minutes 39 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 05 Degrees 11 Minutes 41 Seconds East 11.27 Feet; Thence North 02 Degrees 54 Minutes 21 Seconds East 110.66 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 225.95 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 208.70 Feet; The Central Angle Of Which Is 62 Degrees 01 Minutes 51 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 33 Degrees 55 Minutes 17 Seconds East 215.07 Feet Thence Easterly 265.55 Feet Along The Arc Of A Curve To The Right, The Radius Of Which Is 608.01 Feet, The Central Angle Of Which Is 25 Degrees 01 Minutes 27 Seconds, And The Chord Of Which Bears North 77 Degrees 26 Minutes 56 Seconds East 263.44 Feet: Thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 56 Seconds East 202.11 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 43 Minutes 21 Seconds East 490.34 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Subject To An Easement For Public Highway Purposes Over The Westerly And Northerly 33 Feet Thereof For Peaked Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420781F01 77576018 (02-07)(02-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth W. Wood, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2001, and recorded on October 26, 2001 in instrument 1068756, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 56/100 Dollars ($60,613.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419830F01 77576248 (02-14)(03-07) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST D. BONIFACE, a single man of 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to CONSUMERS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION of 525 W. WILLOW, LANSING, MI 48901-5100, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 19, 2003, and recorded on JUNE 30, 2003, in INSTRUMENT NO. 1107403 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 39/100THS ($63,647.39) DOLLARS with interest at 9.5% percent per annum, and attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part hereof, NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on MARCH 21, 2013, at 1:00 P.M., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All the certain pieces or parcels of land situate in the TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 12, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 773.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 394 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 723.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE, 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID POINT LYING WEST, 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 33.00 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF AN EXISTING DRIVE FROM STATE ROAD. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 2-14-13 (02-14)(03-14) (02-14)(03-14) 77576195 �Page 12 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 13-26287 NC In the matter of DENISE MARGOT BOUCHIE. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 03/13/2013 at 9:00 a.m. at 206 W. COURT ST., SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 before Judge William Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT. Name change from Denise Margot Bouchie to Denny Margot Bouchie. Date: 02/20/2013 DENNY BOUCHIE 129 SWEETHEART LANE BATTLE CREEK, MI 77576542 (269) 721-8550 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on June 15, 1992 by Christine Ann Jenkins, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on June 18, 1992 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber No. 546, Pages 991-998. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 89/100 Dollars ($15,815.89), including interest at 4.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, April 4, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Lot 416 and the north 1/2 of Lot 417 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. More commonly known as: 210 N. Washington Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 22, 2013 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 100 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77576544 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A. Jones and Mary E. Jones, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2004, and recorded on November 9, 2004 in instrument 1136934, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 15/100 Dollars ($31,969.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 500.00 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 1; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East Parallel with the West line of said Section 1 a distance of 950.82 feet; thence South 87 degrees 34 minutes 29 seconds East 329.62 feet to the East line of the West 830 feet of the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 1, as measured along said East and West 1/4 line; thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds West, parallel with said West section line 936.85 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said East and West 1/4 line 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #422028F01 77576438 (02-28)(03-21) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORKSHOP February 18, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Approved motion to reconsider previous road approval from February 11, 2013 budget workshop. Approved sexton’s contract. Approved snowplowing contract. Approved raise for firefighters. Approved raise for fire chief. Approved fire department budget of $110,328. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77576450 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 96/100 Dollars ($132,254.96). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419884F01 77576586 (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Pashby and Janice J. Pashby, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Evolve Bank & Trust, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2011, and recorded on September 23, 2011 in instrument 201109230008952, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 47/100 Dollars ($150,498.47). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 528.30 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 25, the centerline of Irving Road; thence South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 72.26 feet along said centerline for the true Place of Beginning; thence continuing South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 218.09 feet along said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds East 328.44 feet; thence North 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds West 218.09 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 328.44 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #413238F02 77576498 (02-28)(03-21) Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the28th day of March, A.D., 2013 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: February 7, 2013 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77576006 48302 (248) 335-9200 (02-07)(03-21) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John W. Coe, a married man, to Mortgage Melectronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, it's successors and assigns., Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2011 and recorded June 21, 2011 in Instrument Number 201106210006032, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour and 43/100 Dollars ($81,964.43) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 03/07/2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, to wit: The North 1/2 of Lots 6 and 7, Block 7 of the Eastern Addition fo the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof except the North 10 feet of said Lot 6, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: February 7, 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 682.3890 77576044 (02-07)(02-28) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on June 11, 2004, by Jeffrey L. Noteboom and Diane M. Noteboom, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on June 17, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1129483, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 29, 2012, recorded on March 8, 2012, in Instrument Number 201203080002412, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-One and 03/100 Dollars ($104,171.03); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Lot 17 and the West half of Lot 18 of East-Mar-Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 22, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as: 1630 Boulder Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-06-225-017-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: February 8, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 37177576374 8253 (02-21)(03-14) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Ramona F. Busson, Trust dated May 15, 2001. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ramona F. Busson, born September 7, 1932, who lived at 3153 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, Michigan died January 28, 2013 leaving a certain trust under the name of Ramona F. Busson Trust, and dated May 15, 2001, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Lee Ann Miller-Busson was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Lee Ann Miller-Busson the named trustee at 1485 Mixer Road, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/22/2013 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple St., P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Lee Ann Miller-Busson 1485 Mixer Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 77576550 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M. Ricketts and Bambi R. Ricketts, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2002, and recorded on November 1, 2002 in instrument 1090769, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Two and 45/100 Dollars ($91,462.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18, Fairview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #387378F02 77576564 (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 10, 2006 and recorded March 24, 2006 in Instrument # 1161669 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($13,633.72) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-76842 (02-21)(03-14) 77576418 FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J. Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July 12, 2004 and recorded July 29, 2004 in Instrument # 1131591 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Dollars and SeventyThree Cents ($129,690.73) including interest 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 28, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/23/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-76843 (02-21)(03-14) 77576428 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by TRACEY L. HAYMAN, a single woman and ROBIN L. REED, a single woman (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated October 15, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on January 25, 2008, as Instrument No. 200801250000799, as amended by an amendment to mortgage dated September 7, 2010, recorded September 17, 2010, as Instrument No. 201009170008628, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 37/100 Dollars ($144,490.37). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 14th day of March, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lots 7 and 8, Sawdy's Subdivision, Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 27. Together with all fixtures, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 95 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland, Michigan 48897 P.P. #08-15-090-004-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77576102 8913739-1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 13 Hastings Exchange Club announces February Young Citizens At right: Northeastern’s Young Citizens for February are Carter Smith (left) and Gabe Stolicker, with teacher Dawn James. Katelyn Howard (left) and Aundria Johnson-Byrd are Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for February. They are joined by teacher Jill Smith. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for February, joined by Assistant Principal Teresa Heide, are (from left) Baili Bowers, Noah Former, Devin Planck, Katherine Weinbrecht and Kim Smith. Named Young Citizen for February at Southeastern Elementary School is Alyssa Carter, joined by teacher Dan Benningfield. At left: Callie Holley (left) and Thomas Barnard, pictured with teacher Mike Kingshott, are the Young Citizens for February at Star Elementary School. At right: St. Rose sixth graders Belle Youngs and Ryan Flikkema, named their school’s Young Citizens for the month of February, are joined by teacher Amy Murphy. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 77576513 77576510 The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2013-14 at 5463 South M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI, on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., the regular Board meeting to follow. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling the following: Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 77576552 77576507 TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing 77576504 �Page 14 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Unity Knights score their first postseason victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The spoiled shut out certainly didn’t spoil the mood. The Unity Knights’ varsity hockey team scored its first every victory in the state tournament, topping Lowell-Caledonia 6-2 at Kentwood Ice Arena Tuesday evening, earning a spot in the Pre-Regional final against host East Kentwood Thursday. “They’re flying high right now,” Knights’ head coach Tom Elliott said. “They’ve definitely worked hard for this one.” Connor von der Hoff made 20 saves in net for the Knights, and Czech foreign exchangestudent Adam Hyrsl had a goal and two assists. “Connor, our goalie, has just been playing phenomenal. He was making saves like crazy,” said Elliott. “Kudos to him. He’s really bringing us through.” “Last year he really won the spot at the end of the year and he really wanted to avenge himself for last year’s regional game.” von der Hoff had a shut out going, and the Knights had a 6-0 lead, until LowellCaledonia got back-to-back goals 27 seconds apart from Josh Riemersma and Adam Alkema in the middle of the third period. “We had that little lapse there in the third period and I told the boys we were giving them hope, and that’s something you never want to give a team, even with six minutes left,” Elliott said. “Things can change fast. We’re just excited to be going to the next day. It’s the first time for our program and I guess I just can’t say that enough. Now to face a Scam tries to redirect emergency calls Hastings Police are making citizens aware of a 911 hoax in which people are urged to dial 112 rather than 911 for emergency services. This hoax has been posted on social media sites urging people in the United States to dial 112 for faster emergency response. 112 is an European emergency number. Several wireless providers offer mobile phones that can use either system depending on the user’s location. The only way to ensure an emergency call will go through is by dialing 911. If a person dials 112 within the United States, the call may not go through and, even if it does, the call will be delayed. The emergency call will have to be converted to 911 and then routed to the appropriate 911 call center. Unity Knights’ defensman James Isola (right) drives Lowell-Caledonia’s Luke VanLaar in to the boards during the first period Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bigger opponent, the big animal.” Hyrsl gave the Knights the lead with the only goal of the first period. He stole a Lowell-Caledonia pass and raced from his own blue-line up the right side and eventually wristed a shot past Lowell-Caledonia keeper Devin Rosema with 6:15 left in the opening period. The Unity Knights broke things open with The Unity Knights’ Cody Olsen closes in on Lowell-Caledonia goalkeeper Devin Rosema for a shot during the second period Tuesday at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Banner CLASSIFIEDS three second-period goals. Hyrsl, Jeremy Van deRoovaart, and Cody Olsen teamed up for a couple of goals in the period. Van deRoovaart scored with assists from his line-mates 4:24 into the period, then Hyrsl scored on a power play less than two minutes later with assists from his linemates on that one. Zach Vachon scored the first of his two goals with 1:58 left in the period, as a bouncing puck off a face-off found its way to him on the opposite side of the net. Olsen and Taylor Horton assisted on that goal. Olsen scored on the power play with assists going to Hyrsl and Van deRoovaart four minutes into the third period, then Vachon finished off the scoring for his team thanks to an assist from Austin Morgrette with 8:07 remaining. “It was really nice to see the contributions come from our second-, third-line players. It wasn’t just about our first line. They did the pushing of making the other team get tired, but the second and third line put the puck in the net. That was huge,” Elliott said. The Knights won three of their last four games of the regular season, falling to Jenison in overtime in their last regular season game. Those four contests followed a tough loss to Lowell-Caledonia. Elliott said his team had an intense meeting prior to that Lowell-Caledonia game to work out some issues. The aura around the team changed after that. He even saw positive things following the loss to Jenison. “It was good to see them really frustrated by losing. Before it was ‘we’re losing, oh well.’ It was good to see they actually took that loss with them and came here and wanted to prove that they were still moving in the right direction,” said Elliott. COURT NEWS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Community Notices BC VINTAGE FORMALLY Barry Co. Antique Show. Saturday March 9th 9am5pm & Sunday March 10th 10am-3pm. Antiques, industrial, shabby sheik, reproposed & primitive. $4 admission, Barry Co. Expo Center Just North of Hastings on M37 Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 POLICE BEAT For Sale Estate Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. AFFORDABLE, CLEAN, SAFE and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. 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(including Albion, Homer, Three Rivers and Galesburg) FT/PT - days/nights Please email resume to: recruiter@optimalstaffing.com or fax to: 517-394-7716 77573427 77576569 Tyler Torrence Trout, 41, of Nashville was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 20 for aggravated stalking, habitual offender, third conviction. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Trout to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 240 days served. Trout must pay $1,198 in court assessments and serve 60 months on probation. The final 30 days of his jail sentence will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. Trout was ordered to have no contact with the victim. He must pay $50 per month toward court assessments. Brandon Lee Ritchie, 25, of Cadillac was sentenced Feb. 20 in Barry County Circuit Court for assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Ritchie to serve nine months in jail, with credit for 97 days served. He must pay $1,198 in court assessments and serve 60 months on probation. McDowell ordered Ritchie to obtain a GED or a high school diploma. He also must participate in a substance abuse program. Ritchie was recommended for drug court or the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program. He must pay $75 per month toward court assessments. The last two months of his jail sentence were suspended pending the successful completion of probation. Karla Ann Mellen, 25, of Nashville was sentenced Feb. 20 in Barry County Circuit Court for writing checks with no bank account. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Mellen to serve three months in jail with credit for three days served. She must pay $999 in court assessments and serve 18 months on probation. Mellen must pay $85 a month toward court assessments. The balance of her jail sentence will be suspended pending successful completion of probation. A second charge of writing checks with no account was dropped by the Barry County prosecutor. Couple charged with meth production Hastings City Police and Nashville Police arrested a man and a woman, Feb. 25, on several warrants which were authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. The warrants were obtained after an investigation into two possible drug use/possession incidents, one in the 500 block of East Madison Street and a related incident outside the Superette party store on North Michigan Avenue. The woman has been charged with operating or maintaining a meth lab, possession of meth, and operating and maintaining a meth lab near a specified place. The man is charged with operating and maintaining a meth lab and possession of meth. Both bonds were set at $10,000. Man refuses treatment after ambulance ride Barry County Deputies made contact with a 55-year-old Delton man Feb. 20. The man had called 911 and was reportedly very intoxicated. When asked why he had called 911, the man told deputies he was spitting up blood. Deputies observed several broken dish plates and a broken glass ashtray in the man’s Second Street residence in Delton. There was also an empty half gallon bottle of what deputies suspected was rum. Emergency medical personnel were requested. During transport to the hospital the man was able to release some restraints and threaten bodily harm to the crew. Deputies told the man if he was uncooperative he would go to jail. The ambulance had to stop a second time enroute to Pennock Hospital due to the subject standing up in the vehicle and again threatening staff. A deputy came to the ambulance and arrested the Delton man. At the hospital the man refused treatment. His Breathalyzer registered a .19 percent. He was jailed and charged with disorderly conduct. The case has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor. Assault victim seeks refuge in Kalamazoo Deputies were dispatched Feb. 21 to a domestic assault on Jones Road in Johnstown Township. The victim was with her brother in Kalamazoo and deputies contacted her by telephone. She agreed to meet deputies in Richland. Upon arrival, deputies reported observing a cut between the woman’s right eye and the bridge of her nose. She said her 48-year-old boyfriend had kicked her, punched her in the face, then grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground. The woman said the man then began to choke her. She stated the man threatened to kill her if she called the police. Four deputies then proceeded to the Jones Road residence. The boyfriend said the argument had started over a girl that had called him. He said the woman had tackled him and started throwing punches at him. He denied ever hitting the woman or threatening to kill her stating, “I could never hurt her.” Alcohol is not a factor. The man was arrested for domestic violence and the case is under review by the prosecutor’s office. Wife follows husband to jail Deputies observed a vehicle parked on the shoulder of M-179 at Yankee Springs Road Feb. 20. The 31-year-old Delton driver said his battery had died as he approached the intersection. The driver told deputies he was on his way home from work when the car died and his wife was on his way to help him. A file check on the man informed deputies the man’s license was suspended for no proof of insurance. He also could not produce proof of insurance for the vehicle. The registration on the vehicle was also expired. The man was placed under arrest and his wife, who had just arrived, followed the patrol car back to the sheriff’s department. He was released on bond, but his metal license plate was confiscated. Roses violate personal protection order A woman called deputies Feb. 19 to inform them she has a personal protection order against a 21-year-old Middleville man, but he had sent her roses on Valentine’s Day. She told deputies the man has assaulted her in the past and she is afraid of him. The PPO states he is to have no contact with her. Reportedly, deputies found no record that the PPO had been served on the man. The woman told deputies she and a friend had served the PPO on the man, he had signed an acknowledgment of receipt, and they had turned the paperwork over to Barry County Clerk’s office. Deputies spoke with the Middleville man and advised him of the PPO conditions and that he could see a copy at the sheriff’s department or the clerk’s office. The man told deputies he understood the conditions and if he violated the PPO he could be arrested. Woman reports extortion for tax refund Deputies received a call Feb. 4 from a woman who said her 34-year-old ex-husband was attempting to extort sex from her. The woman told deputies she had three children in common with the man and their divorce agreement stipulates alternate years for claiming the children as dependents on each of their taxes. She said 2012 was her year to claim the children, but she was not employed and agreed the man could claim the dependents in exchange for $2,000 of the tax refund. The man said he had received the refund, but she could only get the money if she had sex with him. She was supposed to meet him and they would get a hotel room. Deputies told the woman that, without proof of the statement, there could be no prosecution. Reportedly, the woman planned to record the man making the offer. Deputies asked for written documentation, a copy of the divorce agreement and a copy of the taxes. On Feb. 22, deputies received a follow-up phone call from the woman. She told deputies the man would not repeat himself and had given her the money. The case is closed. Virtual money becomes real A Hastings man went to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Feb. 18 to report wire fraud. After receiving a check for $4,990 and email instructions from a Mr. Derbyshire, the man cashed the check and agreed to wire two checks for $2,180 each to separate accounts. Derbyshire told the man to keep the remaining $630 for his time and effort. The man said a week later he was informed by the bank that the Derbyshire check had bounced and that he was responsible for paying back the $4,990. Derbyshire does not respond to his emails. The case is closed pending further investigation. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 15 Lakewood knocks off district host in Middleville by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood took its first lead of the fourth quarter when Emily Kutch found teammate Taylor VantLand for a short jump shot with 1 minute 37 seconds left to play in Middleville Monday. The Vikings took a 33-31 lead there, and held on for a 34-31 victory over host Thornapple Kellogg in the opening round of the Class B state tournament. Both teams did what they wanted to with their defensive game plans for the most part. Lakewood did its best to keep up with the Trojans high-screens, and Thornapple Kellogg made sure at least one set of eyes was always focused right on Kutch. Kutch had just two field goals, but was 7of-9 from the free throw line and led the Vikings with 11 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Lakewood also got six points from VantLand and four each from Liz Campeau, Brooke Wieland and Ellie Reynolds. Campeau had ten rebounds, Wieland seven and Reynolds six. “We did a great job,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We had a good defensive scheme. They set a lot of high picks with the bigs. We doubled that, trying to keep (Kelli) Graham and (Molly) Lark at bay. The last game I felt we didn’t get the moving picks because we switch everything, so I wanted the girls to fight over the top to see if we could get a few moving picks. They called the moving picks on their bigs early, and then he quit doing that.” Instead, the Trojans sent guards to run those screens - most often Lark and Graham. It took the Vikings a few moments to adjust and go back to making switches. Lark hit a couple of quick jumpers to start the second half, pushing her team into a 15-14 lead. Lark had her team’s first seven points of the second half, and finished with a gamehigh 17 points. A three-pointer by Lark put her team up 18-17 with 4:51 left in the third quarter. TK then held the lead until the final two minutes. TK’s lead grew to as many as seven points early in the fourth quarter. Kutch completed a three-point play at the free throw line with 5:22 left to spark the Viking comeback. She was 4-of-5 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter. “We’ve lost a lot of close games all year,” Frost said. “It was good for the kids to finally win one of those close ones. We could have caved. We were down seven, but the girls stuck it out and played hard and it was a good win for us. We had a good plan, we just had to score some offensive points, and we got them in the end.” Graham had seven points for TK, and Syd Krol had four points and five rebounds before fouling out. Lakewood’s Liz Campeau (left) and Emily Kutch (right) prevent Thornapple Kellogg guard Kelli Graham from getting an easy shot off Monday during their Class B District opener at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hammerhead club finishes fine season The Hastings Hammerheads, which includes swimmers from Hastings, Middleville and the surrounding area, closed out its winter youth swimming season at the South West Michigan Swim League Championship in Allegan Feb. 16. Hastings finished sixth in the overall team standings, and had a number of fine performances. “Almost across the board all our swimmers set their personal records (PR’s) in their events,” said Hammerheads coach Todd Young. “As coaches, PR’s are our goal for our swimmers. Personal improvement is what we like to see. Some swimmers, such as Paige McKee, Lydia Cole, and Drew Markley swam events they had never swum before and got good quality finishes. We also had quite a few first year swimmers this year that performed well, such as Andrew Tuokkola, Zach and Aaron Gole and Riley Shults.” Lauren Kroells, Samantha Richardson, Jennifer Tuokkola and Hayley Bashore teamed up to win the girls 13-14 200-yard medley relay for Hastings, in 2 minutes 11.23 seconds. Tuokkola and Kroells scored the other wins for Hastings in the 13-14 age group, and that foursome had a big day all around. Tuokkola won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:16.27 and the 100-yard freestyle in 1:03.27. Hastings swept the top three places in the 100-yard freestyle in the age group, with Bashore second in 1:04.30 and Richardson third in 1:06.61. Kroells’ individual win came in the 100yard backstroke, which she finished in 1:13.37. Teammate Bashore was third in that race in 1:17.33. Tuokkola and Richardson was third and fourth respectively in the 200-yard individual medley, while Kroells and Bashore placed third and fourth in the 50-yard freestyle. The other top eight finish for Hastings girls in the 13-14 group came in the 200-yard freestyle relay, where the team of Abbie Levi Ryfiak wins butterfly at Tier III conference meet Levi Ryfiak scored the lone championship for the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team in Hastings Saturday at the OK Rainbow Tier III Conference Meet. Ryfiak took the 100-yard butterfly in 56.68 seconds, winning one of the closest events of the day. Wayland’s Scott Frieberg and Catholic Central’s Mike Nachtegall tied for second behind him in 57.23. Catholic Central and Wayland battled it out for the team championship throughout the day, with the Cougars coming out on top with 460.5 points. Wayland was second with 428.5, followed by Ottawa Hills 329, TK/Hastings 309, Union 188, West Catholic 183 and Creston 132. Ryfiak was also third in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:11.50, behind Catholic Central’s Joey Puglessi (2:05.00) and Nachtegall (2:06.46). TK/Hastings was solid in the relay races. The team of Jacob Miller, Corey Robins, Ryfiak and Daegan Mix was second in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:35.73, and Jared Bailey, Dexx VanHouten, Ryfiak and Mix teamed up to place third in the 200-yard medley relay in 1:48.91. Mix had a couple outstanding individual finishes as well. He was second in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.50, behind Ottawa Hills’ Robert Pall who touched the wall in 22.65. Mix added a third-place time of 52.38 in the 100-yard freestyle. TK/Hastings had two guys finish in the top eight in three individual events. Bailey was eighth in the 200-yard IM in 2:20.80. Corey Robins placed sixth in the 50-yard freestyle in 24.76. In the diving competition, TK/Hastings had Nate Ryfiak fourth with 272.10 points and Dylan Wheeler eighth with a score of 239.30. Bailey late added a sixth-place time of 5:33.49 in the 500-yard freestyle. VanHouten was fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:10.80. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sam 67-29; CB’s 60.5-35.5; Washking 5838; Lu’s Team 55.5-40.5; Coleman Ins. 50.546.5; Team Turkey 47-49; Classic Trio 46-50; Look Ins. 44-48; Blair Landscaping 35.5; 60.5; Ghost Team 0-92. High Game - Tammy D. 212; Mary H. 179; Shirlee V. 173. High Series - Tammy D. 575; Shirlee V. 491; Mary H. 489. Thursday Majors Pocket Pounders 67-33; Red Rockets 6238; Old Men 60.5-39.5; Hastings Bowl 56-44; Muff Divers 55.5-44.5; HDR 44.5-55.5; Arens Lawn 41.5-54.5. High Games and Series - T. Heath 267653; H. Moore 206; L. Campbell 184; B. Varney 223; A. Morgan 244-638; M. Magoon 214-614; D. Endres 235-667; D. Rose 173; M. Arens 226-630; M. Miler 238-563; D. Gonzales 200; A. Taylor 221; B. Taylor 270728; J. Hunt 228-599; D. Dimmers 185; R. Furlong 180-519; C. Micel 233-683; B. Burke 174; K. Troyer 216-545; S. Ashley 194. Thursday Angels Varney’s Const. 64-32; Miller Farm Repair 60-36; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 60-32; Moore’s Apts. 50-42; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 49-43; Hastings Bowl 43.5-52.5; DJ on the Roll 39.552.5. High Game and Series - T. Dickinson 167; C. Cooper 212; C. Miller 170; J. Wyant 184; D. McCollum 201-554; L. Brandt 177; M. Moore 177; N. Taylor 150; L. Apsey 157; A. Croff 151; J. Myers 161; D. Curtis 168; C. Hurless 164; A. Castelein 203; K. Shumway 200; J. Zaagman 212-621; Cathy S. 146; Colleen S. 219-534. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 65; Street Bowlers 53; Sunday Snoozers 52; H2O 52; You’re Up N Shit 49; The Wild Bunch 42; Straightliners 40. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 194-550; A. Hubbell 194-502; C. Demott 137-320; F. Ames 179; K. Genther 169; D. Pettengill 136; K. Plett 127. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Shoebridge 212-585; B. Heath 203-525; S. Jewell 200-494; T. Santana 179-484; C. Santana 200; B. Hubbell 199; C. Featherly 192; T. Demott 174. Endsley, Cheyenne Martin, Katie Pohl and Alyssa Howard finished eighth. Reece Cole was the top boy for Hastings in the 13-14 age group. He was seventh in the 50-yard freestyle and in the 100-yard freestyle, and placed sixth in the 100-yard breaststroke. Jake Young had a couple of good times for the Hastings team in the 11-12-year old group. He was fourth in the 200-yard freestyle and seventh in the 100-yard freestyle. Katie Haywood had the top finish for the Hastings girls in the 11-12-year old group, placing eighth in the 50-yard butterfly. The Hastings team also had Claire Anderson tenth in the 100-yard individual medley. Haywood and Anderson teamed with Sarah McKeever and Grace Beauchamp to place seventh in the 200-yard medley relay as well. In the 9-10-year old competition, Keegan Olson scored a win for Hastings in the boys’ 50-yard freestyle with a time of 34.99 seconds and Nikolas Achtiger took the 50-yard breaststroke in 49.17. Olson was also third in the 50-yard butterfly, and third in the 50-yard breaststroke. Teammate Nikolas Achtiger was right behind him in third in the 50-yard breaststroke. Achtiger added a third-place time in the 100yard individual medley as well and a sixthplace time in the 100-yard freestyle. Achtiger was just ahead of a teammate in the 100-yard individual medley, Drew Markley who was fourth. Markley added a fifth-place finish in the 50-yard backstroke as well as a runner-up time in the 200-yard freestyle. Those three boys teamed with Aaron Gole to place second in the 200-yard medley relay. Holly Bashore led the 9-10-year old girls from Hastings, winning in the 50-yard freestyle in 32.98 seconds. She also placed seventh in the 100-yard individual medley, and fourth in the 50-yard backstroke. Holly also teamed with Juliann Meeker, Lydia Cole and Mackenzie Hull to place fourth in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Meeker had an eighth-place time in the 50-yard butterfly as well. “Although the 15 and up girls do not officially score team points, we had four girls who picked up wins. Kayla Kroells (four wins), Hannah Bashore (four), Maddie Cole (one) and Katie Beauchamp (one). Lots of other swimmers had solid top tens,” said coach Young. The meet for eight and under swimmers was held Feb. 9 at South Haven. Paige McKee had two runner-up finishes there, in the girls’ 25-yard freestyle and the girls’ 50-yard freestyle. She was third in the 100-yard individual medley as well. The Hastings team also had Amber Markley eighth in the 25-yard butterfly and Lily Foy eighth in that event. Camdyn Johnson added an eighth-place finish in the boys’ 25-yard backstroke. The Hastings team had Zachary Gole, Olivia Meeker, Jameson Riordan and Riley Shults place eighth in the 100-yard mixed freestyle relay too. Mike Schipper, Jason Markley, Tom Strumberger and Alexa Schipper join Young as coaches for the Hammerhead program. “We are trying to lay a solid foundation for the future with the Hammerheads,” Young said. “Hopefully we can move our swimmers on to the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings High School swim team. It’s been a successful and enjoyable season for all of us.” The next season starts soon, with stroke clinics beginning April 10. The summer club season starts May 13. More can be learned about the club online at hammerheadswimc l u b . w e e b l y . c o m , hammerheadswimclub@yahoo.com, or on Facebook at FB/Hastings hammerheads swim club. “Our girls played hard. They battled. Lakewood played hard,” said TK head coach Jessee Bays. Bays wasn’t pleased with the officials afterwards, with the way the moving screens were called and the lack of fouls when his girls got around those screens and got to the basket. TK’s girls end the year with a record of 813. Thornapple Kellogg guard Molly Lark (12) flips up a shot as she meets up with Lakewood’s Brooke Wieland in the lane Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood earned the right to face Hastings in the district semifinals last night in Middleville. The Vikings improved to 6-15 with the win. The district championship game is slated for 7 p.m. Friday. Rams score third win over Lions, ending Valley’s year Maple Valley guard Johanna Kyle finds a spot between Galesburg-Augusta defenders (from left) Kathryn Dooley, Alexa Welch, Kati Thompson and Leah Savage to get a shot up during Monday’s Class C District opener at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Rams never let the Lions get going. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell 49-30 to Galesburg-Augusta in the opening round of the Class C District Tournament at Maple Valley High School Monday. The Rams scored their third win of the season over the Lions, outscoring them 14-0 in the opening quarter. It was a 41-16 lead after three quarters. Maple Valley sophomore Erica Burkett puts up a short jump shot during Monday’s Class C District opener against Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Holly DeLeon led the Rams with 13 points. Leah Savage and Kristin Batey added six points each. Maple Valley got six points apiece from Timara Burd and Marissa Pierce. Alivia Johncock added five points. The Lion season ends with a record of 120, while the Rams advanced to Wednesday’s district semifinals against Albion. The district championship game is slated for Friday at 6 p.m. Olivet clinched the outright Kalamazoo Valley Association championship, finishing off a 17-1 league season with a 56-16 win at Maple Valley High School Friday. The Lions planned to work on going up against pressure all week, but it didn’t help much against the Eagle defense, which limited the Lions to eight points in each half. Olivet led 24-5 after one quarter. “We’ve got to learn how to take care of the ball and handle pressure, and we need to replicate that pressure against each other in practice,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. Hayley Walkowski had 20 points, ten rebounds and five steals to lead the Eagles. Allison Kirk added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Maple Valley got four points each from Emily Mattocks and Pierce. Wilkes said this group of 13 girls’ eagerness to improve has made them a joy to coach this season. And the work will go on long after the Lions’ tournament run ends, whenever that is. “They look to improve, they really do. They look to improve every day,” Wilkes said. “We just need to put in the practice time in the offseason to get the improvement we want, that goes for the coaches and for the kids.” The Lions end the KVA season with a 117 record. �Page 16 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxon clinch outright Gold title with win at GRCC Saxon guard Ian Beck flips a shot up as he crashes into Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Austin Gordon in the lane during the fourth quarter Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings got to celebrate more than once Wednesday. The Saxons went crazy when Maxwell Clark found Ian Beck across the lane, and Beck flipped a shot over Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Austin Gordon to put his team up 36-35 with just over a second to play in Grand Rapids. They went nuts again when Catholic Central’s ensuing inbounds pass went off the ceiling. The officials gave the Cougars another chance though, and this time the full-court fling found its mark. Jon Marosi flipped up a hook from behind the three-point line that missed its mark, and this time the Saxons really got to celebrate. Hastings clinched its first outright conference championship since winning the Twin Valley Conference in 1988 by scoring the one-point win over the host Cougars. The Saxons then finished off a 9-1 league season by topping South Christian in Hastings Friday. “These are the games they have won all year long, and that’s why tonight they won the conference championship outright,” said Catholic Central head coach Dan Farrell. The lead changed hands five times in the fourth quarter, but only twice in the final four minutes. Hastings took a 34-32 lead over the Cougars with 4:00 left to play on a three-point play by Ian Beck. He crashed into Cougar for- The Hastings bench heads onto the court to celebrate clinching the outright OK Gold Conference championship with a 36-35 victory at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Alex Cherry (left) defends as Catholic Central’s Austin Gordon puts a shot up during Wednesday’s contest in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK faces Vikings in district opener There are things for the Trojans to feel postitive about heading into districts. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball teams played one of its best games of the season, despite a loss to Kelloggsville in overtime, in the final contest of the regular season. The Trojans will open up play in the Class B District Tournament at Portland High School next week against a team it beat by 19 points a little over a month ago. Thornapple Kellogg will take on Lakewood Monday at 7 p.m. at Portland High School to open the Class B state tournament. The winner of that contest faces OK Gold Conference champion Hastings in the district semifinals Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Trojans finished off the regular season with a 4-16 record overall, falling 70-67 in overtime against Kelloggsville in Middleville Tuesday. Alston Ferrell led the way for the Rockets with 22 points, and Cody Williams and Austin Jackson added 13 each. TK got 16 points and four rebounds from Louis Koepke. The Trojans’ lone senior, Grant Allison, scored 15 points to go along with six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Tommy Hamilton added 15 points, three steals and seven assists. The Trojan team also got eight points and six rebounds from Cole Cronkright. Ottawa Hills exploded for 30 points in the second quarter Friday night, and went on to a 77-48 victory over Thornapple Kellogg’s boys in the final OK Gold Conference contest of the season. The Trojans end the league season with a 0-10 record. Ottawa Hills had five players in double figures Friday night, led by Rick White’s 15point performance. Jalen Williams had 14 points. Jacari Drake and Dewayne Gordon chipped in 12 each, and Troy Jemison added 11. Hamilton led TK with 21 points, including a 9-of-13 performance at the free throw line. TK also got nine points from Koepke and six from Cronkright. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Boys Fresh. MS JV Varsity Varsity Basketball Wrestling Basketball Basketball Ice Hockey East Grand Rapids HS Forest Hills Central HS East Grand Rapids HS East Grand Rapids HS Regional Finals at E. Kentwood HS, vs. E. 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Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule 77575758 TUESDAY, MARCH 5 ward Austin Gordon and flipped a shot behind his head that found its mark, before finishing off the play with a free throw. Catholic Central took the lead back with a three-point play from Peter Firlik with 1:15 to play at the other end. In that final 1:15, the Saxons had to deal with an injury to leading-scorer Luke Heide which took him off the floor for a bit. Beck and Alex Cherry both pulled down offensive rebounds in the final minute to keep Hastings in possession of the basketball. A time-out with 13 seconds left set up the final Saxon basket. “They’ve been there done that before,” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs. “They display a bit of confidence and their leadership really comes through and their experience. They’re a tight group and extremely unselfish right down to that pass at the end. Luke and Max are great scorers, but they’re going to find the open guy first. The way they play together as a team is outstanding.” Clark had nine points, four steals and five rebounds. Cherry also finished with five rebounds. Center Eric Hart led Hastings with ten points. “The middle was open in their zone, so we were just coached to attack it and I took advantage tonight,” Hart said. “I like to move the middle That’s what I opened the game with. I hit that one and then I just got rolling from there.” Heide, Beck and Michael Eastman had five points each. Catholic Central got 13 points from Firlik, 11 from Joe Price and five each form Brad Campbell and Marosi. Neither team led by more than four points at any point in the game. “We’ve just been finding a way to win,” Hart said. “Our experience and our mental toughness is on par with just about anybody. We like any match-up that we’ll get and we’ll take on anybody.” Hastings took on South Christian Friday, scoring a 54-44 victory. Heide led the way with 16 points. Beck added 14 and Clark ten to go with five assists. The Saxons outscored the Sailors 35-23 in the second half. Kyle Doornbos had 13 points for South Christian, and Jon Wassink chipped in ten. Hastings followed that up with a 56-47 win over visiting Otsego Tuesday night. The Saxons went on a 19-6 run in the second quarter to take control of the ball game. Clark led the Saxons with 14 points. Heide had 12 and Beck ten. Hastings also got eight points from Eastman, six from Cherry and four from Zach McMahon. Clark had nine rebounds and six assists. Eastman added five rebounds. Tyler Nast led Otsego with ten points. Reid Dugan added eight and Jaeden Thompson seven. The Saxons are now 16-3 overall. They close out the regular season at East Grand Rapids tonight. DK blows past Potterville in 3rd quarter Delton Kellogg’s Alexis Shoup (left) collides with a Potterville defender as she tries to get to the basket Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The inconsistency which has plagued the Panthers for much of the season showed up a little bit Monday, but Potterville didn’t have enough firepower to top the Panthers. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team earned a spot in last night’s Class C District Semifinals at Maple Valley High School by knocking off the Vikings 66-29 Monday at Maple Valley in the first round of the state tournament. Brooke Martin scored 15 of her team-high 21 points in the third quarter, as part of a 318 run by the Panthers in that period. The Delton Kellogg girls came out in the second half attacking the basket and blew the game open, after leading 24-15 at the half. Delton Kellogg also got 16 points from Rachel Parker and 15 from Mallory Sewell. Taylor Reed led Potterville with 12 points. Delton Kellogg improved its overall record to 17-4 with the victory. The Panthers were 14-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this winter, finishing off the league season with wins over Schoolcraft and Pennfield last week. Delton defeated Pennfield 50-38 Friday. The maroon and white Panthers had to rally after falling in a 10-2 hole in the first quarter. Delton Kellogg center Christy Gonzalez fires a shot over Potterville’s Janessa Burdick in the post Monday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Two free throws by Martin with 2.1 seconds left in the opening quarter accounted for her team’s only two points of the period. It was a big third quarter that got things going for Delton Kellogg. The Panthers put in 24 points in the first eight minutes after the break. “Defensively, we did not knock it into gear until that third quarter,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “We got a bunch of turnovers. We went to a man-press and just guarded them all over the floor and made them turn it over a couple times and got a few easy baskets.” Martin led Delton with 14 points, going 6of-8 at the free throw line. Sewell added 11 points, and Sarah Rendon and Parker chipped in nine each. Kristen Mohn added six points. The Delton girls were more consistent Wednesday, topping Schoolcraft on senior night at Delton Kellogg high school, 65-35. “We played up at a higher level most of the game, which is something we’ve really been working on,” coach Mohn said. The third quarter was the Panthers’ big one again, as they pumped in 21 points. Martin led Delton with 19 points in her final regular season home contest. “This has been a special group to go through here,” coach Mohn said. “They’ve won an awful lot of games, and they’re a good group of kids on top of that.” The senior group includes Martin, Parker, Brianna Russell, Alexis Shoup and Brookelynn O’Meara. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — Page 17 No return trip to state finals for TK cheerleaders by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans’ round three performance needed to be nearly flawless Saturday, but it wasn’t. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team came up just short of returning to the Division 2 State Championships for the second year in a row, finishing sixth at its Division 2 Regional Tournament at Cedar Springs High School. TK head coach Abby Kanitz watched as Mattawan performed its round three routine as she waited for her team’s scores to be tabulated. She took a quick look at the score sheet, then left the gym to give her girls the bad news. “I wanted them to know, so they could get it together as much as they could in the locker room before coming out here to congratulate the four teams that did make it (to the state finals),” Kanitz said. It took most of the final three teams’ round three performances for the Trojans to emerge, and there were still plenty of tears and hugs happening - and not the good kind the Trojans experienced a year ago when they qualified for the state finals. “They have every right to be sad, but they had a phenomenal season and it’s not fun to go out on this note,” Kanitz said. “They’re a great team and the underclassmen will come back next year. You can’t change it.” DeWitt won the regional championship with a score of 757.46. St. Joseph was second with 750.6 points, followed by Mount Pleasant 748.56 and Grand Rapids Christian 746.66 in the top four. Kenowa Hills was fifth with a score of 732.42, followed by TK 731.86, Mattawan 717.38, Charlotte 709.06, Gull Lake 699.34, Cedar Springs 692.24, Sparta 681 and Mason 665.46. Thornapple Kellogg and Kenowa Hills were both about six points behind Mount Pleasant for fourth place heading into round three. TK scored a 220.5 in round one and a 211.55 in round two. “I thought we had a great round one and two today,” Kanitz said. “There are a lot of good teams here, and that’s how the cards fell going into round three. It’s three rounds, not one.” The Trojans’ 299.7 was the seventh best score of that round. The four state qualifying teams had the four best round three scores of the day, and the four best round one scores. Grand Rapids Christian had the top round one score, a 228.7. DeWitt was right behind the Eagles with a score of 227.2, then had the top scores in each of the last two rounds - a 219.06 in round tow and a 311.2 in round three. The Division 2 State Championship will be held Saturday at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. Delton Kellogg boys knock off Pennfield in overtime Vikes’ great effort can’t keep Cougars from title mentally tough, and did a good job of fighting through screens.” He was also pleased with his team’s rebounding effort. Parks led the way with eight boards, and Carr and Kalib McKinney added four each. McKinney also had a teamhigh seven assists. Lakewood outrebounded the Cougars 2218 as a team. The Vikings now have a week to prepare for their Class B District Tournament opener against Thornapple Kellogg. Piercefield said he and his staff were planning on going over the tape of the Vikings’ January loss to the Trojans Friday night after the contest with the Cougars. They’ll try and mix things up throughout the week in practice, including having the JV guys trying their best to mimic the Thornapple Kellogg offense. The Vikings and Trojans will meet Monday at Portland High School. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m., with the winner advancing to face Hastings in the district semifinals. Catholics and Christians top Hastings girls Hastings’ Nikki Redman tries to put a shot up as Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Courtney Zenner reaches over the top during Wednesday’s OK Gold Conference contest at Hastings High School. 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Order Your Spring Plants Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Grapes, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Sweet Potatoes & Garlic SNOW & ICE CONTROL Safety Salt • Peladow • Mr. Magic The Saxons’ Taylor Hawthorne (44) looks for a way to drive past Catholic Central’s Libby Maddox Wednesday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) with Portland and Ionia also meeting in a district semifinal in Middleville. The winners of those two contests meet Friday at 7 p.m. for the district championship game. Battle Creek FARM BUREAU LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 90 YEARS I-94 Jackson MN Ave Hamblin Battle Creek FARM BUREAU Battle Creek FARM BUREAU Dickman Rd OP Ave Washington Hastings battled, but wasn’t able to hand the Sailors their second loss of the season Friday. South Christian capped of its OK Gold Conference championship season with a 6141 win in Hastings. The Sailors built a 33-19 lead in the first half. Hastings fought to get the deficit down into the single digits, but South Christian responded to lead 54-30 by the end of the period. Hastings freshman center Maddie Dailey recorded the first triple-double of her varsity career with 14 points, 12 rebounds and ten blocked shots. Taylor Cater also had 14 points for the Saxons, and Rachel Quillen chipped in six. South Christian was led by Cassidy Vredevoogd’s 14-point effort. Renee Broekhuizen added 11 points and Angelique Gaddy had nine for the Sailors. Hastings ends the OK Gold Conference season with a 2-8 record, and ends the regular season with an overall record of 7-13. Grand Rapids Catholic Central topped the Saxons 4-16 in Hastings Wednesday, going on an 18-3 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Courtney Zenner led the Cougars with 17 points. Hastings got seven points from Carter and five from Dailey. Hastings was scheduled to face Lakewood last night in the Class B District Semifinals at Thornapple Kellogg High School last night, DON’T MISS OUT.... Kendall Piercefield. David Parks was key on both ends of the floor for the Vikings, teaming with Dylan Durkee in the post to try and guard the Cougar’s 6-7, 6-8 front line. On offense, Parks poured in 17 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. Piercefield said the Vikings were able to take advantage of some match-ups with Parks in the post when the Cougars went to a smaller line-up. It could have been an even bigger scoring night for Parks, but a few threes in the first half just missed their mark. Lakewood also got seven points each from Alex Potter and Colin O’Mara, and six apiece from Durkee and Michael Carr. Lansing Catholic got 23 points from Dillon Rush, who hit four three-pointers and went 3of-4 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter to help the Cougars extend their lead a little bit. Matthew Feta chipped in 13 points for Lansing Catholic. “Defensively we did a lot of good things,” Piercefield said. “Our rotations were a lot better than they were last week. We were more Battle Creek & Climax Stores 44th St by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The third quarter has been the Vikings Achilles heel all season long, and it was again one last time Friday night. Lansing Catholic’s varsity boys’ basketball team, with some help from Williamston, clinched a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship with a 54-49 win at Lakewood High School Friday. Williamston beat Corunna 46-39 Friday night to make it a three-way tie for the conference championship. The Hornets, Cavaliers and Cougars all ended the league season with 7-3 records. Lakewood played its final game of the regular season Friday, falling to 3-7 in the league and 7-13 overall. Lakewood led Lansing Catholic 23-21 at the half, but the Cougars went on a 19-11 run in the third quarter to take control of the ball game. “The boys played hard. They gave us everything they had. Lansing Catholic hit some big threes in the third and fourth quarter,” said Lakewood head coach Wayne Think Spring SALE! Blocker. Delton paid special attention to Pennfield’s top scorer, Jake Grimes, and managed to hold him to a single field goal. Delton Kellogg improved to 3-15 overall with the victory, and 3-13 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Delton Panthers close out the regular season at Olivet tonight, then they’ll be back in action Monday hosting Springport in the opening round of the Class C state. Albion and Potterville meet in the first district game at Delton Kellogg High School Monday at 6 p.m., with the contest between Delton and Springport to follow. The winner of the Delton Kellogg/Springport game will face Galesburg-Augusta in the first district semifinal game of the day Wednesday. 42nd St Thornapple Kellogg’s flyers show off their flexibility during round three Saturday at the Division 2 Regional Tournament at Cedar Springs High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan stunt groups finish off one stunt and start to get ready for the next during round three Saturday at the Division 2 Regional Tournament at Cedar Springs High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The seniors led the way for the Delton Kellogg boys in Battle Creek Friday. Zach Leinaar scored 25 points and pulled down ten rebounds in a 50-46 overtime victory at Pennfield High School. Leinaar made a huge lay-up to put his team up three points in the overtime session, then drilled a free throw to seal the victory in the end. 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We reserve the right to limit quantities. �Page 18 — Thursday, February 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lakewood cheer team going to state finals for first time by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior captain Brooke VanValkenburg described it as “tears of sadness followed by tears of joy.” Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team earned a spot in the Division 3 State Championship for the first time with a fourthplace finish at Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Rockford High School. There were tears of sadness, because they Vikings thought they’d missed their opportunity. Junior Tessa Hergenrader, a first-year varsity cheerleader, pulled a hamstring in round one. Hergenrader was scheduled to participate in round two for the first time Saturday, as well as filling her regular role as a flyer in round three. “There is no option,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin, “either she goes out and does it, or we go out with a hole. That’s one thing about (Hergenrader), she wasn’t going to let us go out there with a hole.” The Vikings were just over a point and a half ahead of Remus Chippewa Hills for the fourth and final state qualifying spot heading in to round three. It looked like disaster for the Vikings as Hergenrader fell into the arms of her bases on an early stunt, but the Vikings regrouped and finished off a solid round three. “I was really upset, because I thought that me falling out of the stunt meant we weren’t going to make it,” said Hergenrader, “but then (as the scores came in) we saw the coaches crying and being happy. We all just knew, then it was just excitement from there. I’m just so happy right now.” Lakewood still managed the fifth best score of the day in round three, and managed to stay ahead of Chippewa Hills, as well as TriCounty and Grand Rapids Catholic Central which both outscored the Vikings round three, for the last state qualifying spot. Comstock Park won the regional title with a score of 730.98. Paw Paw was second with 723.46 points, followed by Otsego 708.66, Lakewood 708.58, Tri-County 704.4, Catholic Central 703.7, Kingsford 969.9, Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its fourth place finish at Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament in Rockford, which earned the Vikings a spot in Saturday’s Division 3 State Championship at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Holland Christian 694.36, Houghton Lake 689.86, Chippewa Hills 686.56, Gladstone 666.7 and Coopersville 632.0. Lakewood changed up some jumps in the firs two rounds, and that helped the Vikings get off to a good start. The Vikings were second in round one with a 219.7, then added a 194.58 in round two. Martin said this team’s work ethic is what helped it become the first Viking team to earn a spot in the state finals. “We started working harder at the beginning of the season,” said senior captain Chelsea Chase. “Our freshman year, we got beat at the very first meet and then we started to work hard. This year, we just worked hard from the beginning.” Comstock Park had the top score in each round, a 220.9 in round one and a 212.48 in round two, then added a 297.6 in round three. Paw Paw had the day’s top round three score, a 304. The Division 3 State Finals are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. Valley boys put the ‘win’ in winter homecoming The Lakewood girls raise their arms in unison during their round two performance Saturday at the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by Rockford High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was winter homecoming, against rival Olivet, with a packed gymnasium, and the Lions couldn’t have played much better. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team knocked off the visiting Eagles 66-51 Friday night. The Lions pounced on the Eagles from the start, outscoring them 17-8 in the opening quarter. “We dominated the game right from the get-go,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ewing. The biggest advantage for the Lions was on the glass. They outrebounded the Eagles 4224. Austin Gonser had a team-high eight rebounds to go with his 11 points. Garrett Miller led the Lions with 12 points, and Micah Bromley added nine to go with five assists. Ewing said the Eagles tried to play fast on the offensive end, and tried to slow things down when the Lions had the ball. The Lions were ready for both styles. Bromley and Miller did a good job of staying in front of the Eagle guards, and on the offensive end the Lions ran a patient attack against the Eagles’ half-court trap as well as their 2-3 zone. Maple Valley waited to find open looks, which helped the Lions bury eight threes in the game. Gonser and Anthony Mahler had two threepointers each, and Uros Pajic drilled the first three-pointer of his varsity career. “The guys worked hard the last couple of days for this game,” Ewing said. “They knew it was going to be a big atmosphere, with a big crowd. We couldn’t have asked for a better turn-out from our crowd. I think the whole place was packed, and the student-section was into it. It was the kind of atmosphere bas- ketball was meant to be played in.” The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Lions, who are now 12-7 overall and 10-7 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Hackett Catholic Central’s defense dominated in Kalamazoo Tuesday, as the Lions fell 53-31 to the Fighting Irish. Hackett limited the Lions to single digits in scoring in all four quarters, taking a 14-9 lead to start and pushing the edge to 26-15 by the half. Ted Rider led Hackett with 13 points. The Lions got eight points from Sam Benedict and five points and 14 rebounds from Tommy Mudge. Bromley had six points, and Miller, Garret Mater and Gonser added four each for Maple Valley. The Lions and Irish are set to meet again tonight at Maple Valley High School, in the final game of the regular season. 77576556 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-03-07.pdf 9c84b6ce978530d6cbc4a71e6d4d0cff PDF Text Text Joint planning commission outlined Hard-working pioneers made hospital possible Local wrestlers medal at State Finals See Story on Page 9 See Editorial on Page 4 See Stories on Pages 17 & 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 10 NEWS BRIEFS Swim for the HEEF of It returns The public is invited to enjoy free swimming and an open gym at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 8, for the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation’s Swim for the HEEF of It. During the event, pool activities will be provided by the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings girls swim team. Children 8 years old and under must have an adult in the pool with them. Donations will be accepted to support HEEF-sponsored enrichment programs for students in the Hastings Area School System. Set clocks ahead Saturday night Daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., but those who would rather not wake up in the proverbial middle of the night but want to make it to church on time Sunday morning should set their clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. Daylight saving time will continue now until the first Sunday in November. To some, it may seem too early to ‘spring ahead,’ especially with snow still on the ground. From 1986 to 2006, daylight saving time ran from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October. A change in law in 2007 extended the length of daylight saving time by about a month. Bernard Museum group to meet Tuesday evening The next Bernard Museum and Historical Society business meeting will be Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Delton Kellogg Middle School in the media room. The public is welcome to attend. A brief history of the museum and photographs of artifacts will be presented. A short training session for those interested in volunteering will follow. For more information, call Anne, 269-623-2957. YAC grant applications due March 15 The Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council encourages nonprofit organizations seeking grants to turn in applications by the March 15 deadline. Grant applications over $300 are reviewed by YAC members twice a year, in March and in October. Minigrant applications ($300 or less) are reviewed monthly at YAC meetings from September through May. For more information and applications, go to the Barry Community Foundation website www.barrycf.org or email Emily Elliott, emily@barrycf.org. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 7, 2013 Chain of generational domestic violence must be broken by David DeDecker Staff Writer Unlike most other crimes, victims of domestic violence are often assigned the blame. Even worse is that they often accept it. In the Banner’s investigation of what the Centers for Disease Control has framed “a prominent public health problem,” victims, counselors, law enforcement personnel and judges have provided their perspective. No view could be sadder, however, than the story told by one mother who not only takes the blame for the abuse she endured, but even attributes her will to live as having gouged her son’s view of violence as a normal part of family life, raising the likelihood that he, too, will be an abuser. “It is kicking my a — reliving the beatings and it is destroying my sense of protecting my child,” the anonymous victim told the Banner, describing a complicated family dynamic in which, after showing her husband she could endure his abuse, he learned that he could hurt her more by abusing their son. “I knew without doubt that I had not long to survive in the fall of 2009,” she continued. “I could have stayed for death and my son would not have had to be his [husband] weapon to hurt me, but my poor decision is the regret of my life. Yes, he needs his mother, but he never knew consistency and would have adjusted to another family.” See VIOLENCE, page 2 Hastings Area Schools kicks off strategic planning Determining its current position and using that assessment to develop long-range goals and actions plans, Hastings Area Schools launched a strategic planning process Feb. 28 that is expected to move through the spring. Gary Rider, retired superintendent with the Thornapple Kellogg Public Schools and now a consultant with the Michigan Leadership Institute, along with Hastings Superintendent Todd Geerlings initiated the process by meeting with the two groups key to the process, the district’s core strategic planning committee and district administrators. The core team, made up of members from constituent groups including parents, board members, teachers, administrators and community members, has been charged with writing the final strategic plan, representing the organizational effort, providing resources for the administrative team and ensuring that the entire process remains dynamic. The administrative team, in turn, will work with the core team to communicate information to staff and provide expected response. “This process is critical to our district’s future success,” said Geerlings. “Community Strategic planning committee Carl Schoessel — community member, former superintendent Steve Williams — community member Mary Rivett — parent/HHS PTO member Dr. Troy Carlson — parent/local physician Jon Hart — parent/school board member Val Slaughter — parent/school board member Emily Frith — teacher, Northeastern Elementary Wendi McCausey — teacher, Hastings Education Association president Mike McCann — teacher, Hastings High School/HEA Mike Schneiderhan — principal, Central Middle School Chris Cooley — principal, Hastings Middle School Todd Geerlings — superintendent Tim Berlin — director of finance members and organizations have provided funds — not district funds — to pay for this process. It is our hope that we will get further community support by people sharing their thoughts with us.” Gathering those thoughts will be part of the next step in the strategic-planning process, a series of community focus group meetings throughout the day Tuesday, March 19, followed by a focus group meeting for the public at 7 p.m. in the district’s administration office. Groups will be divided into local gov- ernment, business/industry, PTO/boosters, students, union leaders and community member representations. Each group will meet for 45 minutes to analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities threats of the district. All input will be compiled and shared with a district task force, a group that will meet April 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to review focus group input and develop it into a rough draft of the district’s mission, vision, brand promise, and long-range goals. The district task force draft will then be reviewed by the core team and school staff. The core team will present the final document to the school board, after which each building/department will develop individual goals and plans related to supporting the plan and providing regular reports to the school board on progress. Geerlings invites questions about the strategic planning process and urges all residents who would like to be a part of the March 19 focus group evening to call Darla in the administration office, 269-948-4480 ext. 6130. Citizen volunteers meet Schantz named grand marshal approval of county board of St. Patrick’s Day Parade by Doug VanderLaan Editor Barry County Commissioners nearly filled up their dance card at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting, following interviews with 10 county residents volunteering for open positions on five different boards and committees. Nearly everyone left the meeting with a job, but commissioners still had two openings to fill, a growing frustration they share with other governing groups. “I’m finding everybody’s having the same problem,” responded Don Bowers, a Hastings City Council member interviewing for a position on the Barry County Community Health Authority Board, to a question regarding the dearth of volunteers from Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “You don’t see people until they have a complaint.” Bowers, along with W. Steve Storey, Donald Groendyke and Lynne Anderson, received the board’s recommendation of approval to another three-year appointment to the health authority board, but county commissioners needed to fill two more partialterm positions. A subsequent game of musical chairs plugged openings on the solid waste oversight committee, the parks and recreation board, the planning commission, and the zoning board of appeals. Left without a chair, though, was another city councilman, Willard Redman, who volunteered for both the solid waste oversight committee and the parks and recreation board and provided the more entertaining of the day’s interviews. “Every committee needs common sense, and I’m full of it,” quipped Redman, who told commissioners he opted for the parks and recreation board assignment because “I understand there’s one applicant extremely well qualified for the oversight committee and she’d be a good choice.” Commissioners did make that choice of Jill Brown, a Johnstown Township resident who works as an account executive for Metro Recycling Solutions, based in the city of Sylvan Lake, near Pontiac. Brown stated her interest in helping to start and maintain a recycling program in the county. She cited her experience and expertise in helping municipalities and nonprofit organizations audit their waste Streams and efficiently move waste and recyclable materials to their optimum destinations. Brown was recommended for approval to the one general public representative opening on the solid waste oversight committee. John Texter, a sanitarian with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, was recommended for an appointment to the committee as the health association/environmental professional representative. Two citizens, including Redman, interviewed for one citizen-at-large representative on the parks and recreation board. Patricia Johns, a retired reporter with J-Ad Graphics Inc. and a current community volunteer, was given the recommendation over Redman and Donald Smith, a self-employed Hastings contractor and U.S. Army Reservist. “Barry County was not as warm and welcoming as I thought it should be when we moved here in September 1992,” pointed out Johns, who cited awareness of recreation opportunities as fulfilling that need for all who visit or come to live in the area. “One thing that helped was the ability to work on projects,” added Johns, who went to describe several that she’d offer as a member of the parks and recreation board. Smith, who also applied for one of two See VOLUNTEERS, page 9 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Pete Schantz has been named grand marshal of the ninth annual South Jefferson Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will step off at 4 p.m. Friday, March 15. And, while he may Irish for the duration of the parade, he’s a no-blarney kind of guy. Forty years ago, Schantz left a well-paying job in Grand Rapids and opened Al and Pete’s Sport Shop on South Jefferson Street, with Al VanMeter. Ten years later, he bought out VanMeter and has been the sole proprietor for the past 30 years. “It can’t be too bad, I’ve been here 40 years,” said Schantz, beaming his trademark smile, when asked about being one of the “Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street.” “I hate city life,” he said frankly. “I left a good paying job because I had to drive an hour each way, and it just wasn’t worth it. I’d rather work six days a week at a job I love than make a lot of money at one I don’t. If we had opened this store in a large city, with the customer service and the services and products we offer, I’m sure we would have succeeded but I wouldn’t have liked it as much.” After 40 years working six days and putting in 50 to 60 hours a week, Schantz has no regrets. “After all these years, I still pretty much realize and appreciate every day what I’ve got here,” he said. “This town has been good to us, and we hope we’ve been good for it.” While Schantz is dedicated to his business, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t take a little time to enjoy the outdoors himself. Tuesday morning his son and his niece were minding the store while he spent a few hours out on the ice fishing. “Now at the ripe old age of 68, I feel I can Pete Schantz, owner of Al and Pete’s Sport Shop, is the grand marshal of the 2013 South Jefferson Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade. take a couple of hours off to go fishing once in a while,” he said. “I have my son and niece working in the store now and three part-timers I can call on when we are busy.” While Schantz said he will serve as grand marshal, perhaps with is wife Linda by his side, he is much more at home at his store taking care of his customers. “Old-fashioned customer service,” he said, “I think that is what keeps our customers coming back. Even if we don’t have what they are looking for when they come in, we want them to feel welcome to always come back again.” �Page 2 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Schools kick off reading month celebrations Ashley Stanton of the Hastings FFA helps Kiah Nichols and Zoe Archer make butter from milk. Thornapple Kellogg Schools kicked off their month-long celebrations of March is Reading Month. Lee Elementary School, a second and third grade building, hosted a community open house, “Camp Read-A-Lot,” enticing families to visit and participate in a variety of farmrelated events. The theme this year for Lee is farming and Madison Krueger learns to milk a cow in a station set up by Hastings FFA during Thornapple Kellogg’s Camp Read-ALot. Ethan Haywood helps students prepare butter from milk. Haywood was one of the members of the Hastings FFA who assisted the TK schools with their kickoff to reading month. agriculture centered around children’s books by Leslie Helakoski. Members of the Hastings FFA and Farm Bureau organizations shared their farming and agricultural knowledge and activities with younger students. Some showed students how to milk cows, make butter from milk or learn about agriculture in Barry County. Schools throughout the area are celebrating March is Reading Month and encouraging students to take a few minutes each day and get absorbed in good books. Many schools have special author visits scheduled and activities planned to encourage reading. J.C. Rose and his mom, Mindy Rose, enjoy reading by flashlight as one of the activities in Thornapple Kellogg’s Lee Elementary kickoff to March as reading month. VIOLENCE, continued from page 1 As a Probate Court Judge, Barry County’s William Doherty has seen too often the role that a victim plays in a domestic abuse situation and the generational cycle that continues when children are involved. “You don’t want to blame the victim,” said Doherty, “but these things are cyclical and there is a role the victim plays in the cycle. There are so many times that the victim will go back to the same person that is abusing them, or another person that is just as bad or worse. I see it so much in these abuse and neglect cases. These kids are subject to their parents’ violence. So, they grow up thinking that is the way you handle things.” To illustrate Doherty’s point another interviewed victim revealed just how deep into a child’s psyche violence can be pushed and of how painfully tangled domestic violence can be. “They [Child Assessment] asked [my son] if there was anything he would change about his mom what it would be,” relates the victim. “His response was he would have his mom hit his dad in the face for hitting her. They then asked the same question about his dad and my son’s response was that he would have his dad not laugh when he hit him. “This is what makes coping so hard ... the worst beating I took I had repressed the end of where my husband was laughing at me as I could not move and I had no way out. My son, for some reason, has had to face this without his mind blocking out the laughing. My 6year-old son did not say he wished his dad would quit hitting him. He wants his dad to quit laughing while he hurts him. “The physical pain is easier to get over. The pain of evil is haunting. My son keeps telling me that bad guys always can get out of jail.” Sometimes, they never get to jail. In most jurisdictions, the power of the police to enter private premises is limited. In the context of domestic violence, this can protect the violent man at the expense of the woman. Some legislatures allow the police to enter if requested to do so by a person who apparently resides on the premises or where the officer has reason to believe that a person on the premises is under attack or imminent attack. In many cases of domestic violence, immediate release of the offender on bail may be dangerous for the victim and, certainly, release without prior warning may have serious consequences for her. In Barry County, 167 domestic violence charges were brought by the prosecutor’s office in 2011 and 150 charges in 2012. Barry County 911 Central Dispatch shows 872 domestic violence calls in 2011, 853 in 2012. Yet, domestic violence is, by law, only a misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. “My experience has been that not only have the [law enforcement] departments done a nice job with domestic violence cases, but they have also been very open,” said Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt. “Every department has been open to any kind of help, support or training.” A past Barry County prosecutor sympathizes with the role law enforcement is tied to playing in a very private setting, the home. “Everyone agrees that domestic violence is a horrible catastrophe for the sanctity of any family or relationship where it occurs,” said Shane McNeill who responded in writing to last week’s article in the Banner. “Every batterer should be harshly treated. Every family should have those pressures — be they economic, generational, personal or unexplainable and irrational, or influences (alcohol or drugs) — relieved, to allow the family to ideally reconcile, or to separate, as best suits that family’s specific future. “Perspective is important,” McNeill continued. “Law enforcement is dispatched and responds to an act of violence, generally inside what is considered the greatest sanctuary for a family: their home. Law enforcement is expected as part of their job to enter this sanctum sanctorum after a battery or threat(s) of physical assault has already occurred. They are expected to impose peaceability on the home and between the parties, often resulting in the arrest of the perpetrator, usually but not always the male. “But there is no magic wand to be waved by anyone, particularly by law enforcement, that will ever prevent another incident of domestic violence from recurring.” Much of that fact comes from the comfort and the security people feel from being in their homes. The United Nations Children’s Fund recently addressed that perspective in its own examination of domestic violence. “Women and children are often in great danger in the place where they should be safest: within their families, the organization reported. “For many, ‘home’ is where they face a regime of terror and violence at the hands of somebody close to them — some- body they should be able to trust. “Those victimized suffer physically and psychologically. They are unable to make their own decisions, voice their own opinions or protect themselves and their children for fear of further repercussions. Their human rights are denied and their lives are stolen from them by the ever-present threat of violence.” Because it most often happens behind closed doors in the privacy of the home, the tentacles of domestic violence sink even deeper than just physical abuse. The psychological effects addressed in the U.N. Children’s Fund report are also manifested in other levels of abuse and rob family members of promise, ambition, confidence and success. Dr. Evan Stark, a world renowned authority on domestic violence, and is the founder of one of the first shelters for battered women in the United States. Stark has addressed the unseen side of domestic violence that oftentimes ensures that it becomes a lifelong disease. “Coercive persuasion of family members or intimate partners utilizes intimidation, isolation and control,” says Stark. “This form of abuse is ongoing and cumulative. Not only is physical assault experienced on a routine basis, but there is also a deprivation of basic human rights and resources to humiliate, dominate and subordinate. “Victims are often denied food, transportation, money, or a way of communicating with others. They are isolated from family and friends. Visible violence — the slap, punch or kick — is easy to define and even understand, but the invisibly implied violence of subversion and deprivation is less easily addressed.” In a paper written by Stark he states the chronic nature of abuse is most often not seen by the public, but is incident specific when violence occurs. A majority [95 percent] of incidents are minor with little or no injuries, is often perceived as fabricated, and therefore no one goes to jail. Eventually, continued abuse makes occurrences seem routine and a normalization process takes place with police and medical personnel. In such cases, the victim develops a problems profile among authorities and is virtually trapped within the abusive relationship. Stark attributes the most serious harm done by domestic violence to one person keeping another person from fulfilling their life goals by appropriating resources, undermining social support, subverting human rights of privacy, self-respect and autonomy and the deprivation of equality. It’s what Stark calls a hostage-like syndrome. It’s work like Stark’s that is helping law enforcement, social support resources, and judges to look at new ways of addressing the issue. Pratt, the Barry County prosecutor, recently attended a Michigan prosecutors’ conference at which domestic violence cases and the treatment of victims was a main focus. “A big piece of the conference was a new way to look at victims and violence and the victim’s reaction to a traumatic experience,” she said. “It used to be that we wanted so badly to get information from them, we wanted it now and needed it for the case. We want the details and we want the details all up front. “The conference lecture was all about how that’s just not how our brains work. It’s not human nature to work that way. Because of the traumatic experience, victims’ brains are focused only on the trauma and how to deal with it. It’s not focusing on details like was the window open or shut. We need to be more A quote by Albert Einstein which a Barry County victim of domestic violence sent to the Banner. She found it simple, but powerful. Although Einstein may have been referencing the atrocities of World War II or his part in the creation of the atomic bomb, it still has deep meaning to those devastated by the life-shattering effects of domestic violence. sensitive to the fact that they have gone through a traumatic experience. We also need to be better educated — prosecutors and police — we can always use more education.” Pratt said victims of domestic violence may stay in abusive relationships for many reasons including their children. In such a relationship, the children will learn domestic violence is normal or acceptable. Youngsters will grow up believing other people can, and should, be treated disrespectfully and deserve to be abused physically, emotionally and financially. Those people involved with the court system know this type of behavior sets up the cycle for abuse to continue from generation to generation. “It is extremely important for people to understand the cycle of violence,” said Pratt. “It is so easy to say the person doesn’t want to pursue charges, so we didn’t pursue them. Or, they didn’t really want to come to court, so we dismissed the case. Or, they came to court, but they didn’t want to testify and we dismissed the case. The law allows us to lay a foundation, so the victim may not have to testify. “My philosophy is they need support, they need it quickly and they need it right up front. There is a window of time before a person changes their mind. The minute they find someone’s not coming home, or maybe that person is the financial support for the family, or maybe that person is scaring the daylights out of them. Whatever the reason, that two- or three-day window right after an incident can be really volatile and extremely frightening for a victim. They need our support whether it is domestic violence or criminal sexual conduct, or even home invasion or armed robbery. They are all violent crimes.” Once a domestic violence case does reach court, however, even judges are looking at how they rule in new and creative ways. “A lot of what I saw in private practice and what I see in criminal law is financial strain due to the economy or a marital separation,” said Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. “It’s not that they are bad people, or that they consistently engage in domestic violence. Often there is a breaking point due to the strain. They push somebody or slap them. Obviously they need a consequence that can be taken into consideration both in family law and criminally. Often times they will be charged criminally, even if there is a domestic situation going on in family law case. A lot of times the victims don’t want anything to happen, they want a probationary term. They will want counseling and to work it out. “There are cases where someone is continually abusive and that obviously, in my mind, calls for a higher penalty - jail time to make an impression and always counseling for the defendant. Even if their current relationship ends, they will still have another relationship with someone else. Typically this [domestic violence] is a pattern. My belief is that this pattern comes from what they saw as a child. In such cases I tell the defendant they are a role modeling to your children that this is how men are to treat women and this is what women are to expect from men. We want to see that cycle broken. “It’s just like with drugs and alcohol. Without help we are just sending them back out into the community to get in another relationship and engage in the same behavior. We will have them assessed for anger management, sometimes a mental health evaluation and also participate in a domestic violence class.” Michael Schipper is the Barry County District Court judge and sees many of the initial domestic violence charges in his courtroom. “Domestic violence is, bottom-line, about control,” said Schipper. “You will get all kinds of excuses in the courtroom, but it’s about ‘You’re not doing something I want you to do’ or ‘You’re doing something I don’t want you to do. You’re either nagging, nagging, nagging, so I am going to smack you, or you’re not cooking and cleaning the way I want you to, so I am going to smack you.’ That’s all it’s about.” Schipper explained he sees many reasons for domestic violence and the biggest contributor is substance abuse. “Alcohol is the number one drug in Barry County,” said Schipper. “It is the number one See VIOLENCE, page 5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — Page 3 Public service announcements bring awareness to domestic and dating violence Producer Lisa Mueller and director Jeffrey Goodrich give direction to four Barry County students before filming them in a scene of the ‘Movieland’ PSA. by David DeDecker Staff Writer This past fall, local high school students found themselves behind the microphone, on the radio, in front and behind a movie camera. Students from local high schools, in conjunction with the Barry County Youth for Awareness, participated in creating Public Service Announcements. The PSAs are aimed at educating young adults on domestic violence issues. The video PSAs are now being aired on public television in Grand Rapids and will soon be coming to Hastings. The ultimate goal is to air them in movie theaters and reach a greater audience. One of the original creators of the project, Sergeant Donna Thomas of the Michigan State Police- Wayland Post, was stunned at the quality of the results and proud of the students involved. “Not only did they grow in awareness of domestic violence, they stepped up and did something about it for their community,” said Thomas. “They also grew in self-accomplishment and confidence. They were introduced to snippets of careers they may never have considered or thought possible. They were involved with professionals in several different careers that hopefully had a positive impact on them at an impressionable age. I am so proud of them.” The students began last spring writing grants to help fund the project. They were able to secure half the funding from the Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Barry County students get ready for the next shot as the director, Jeffrey Goodrich sets up the shot from inside the car.” A Barry County student sits in the car as the film crew sets up the lighting and camera for the next shot. Some of the Barry County students watch the filming of a scene from a dating/domestic violence public service announcement.” Council. Matching funds came from the Barry County Youth Services Board. The PSA project is Barry County grown, but has been tabled for several years awaiting funding. The original concept came from the Barry County Family Violence Work Group. Professionals from the movie industry were consulted and found the project to be extremely worthwhile, donating their time. Once the project began, students were asked to write scripts for radio PSAs to be aired on local radio. Student wrote five very real situations which kids and young adults face today. Themes included texting/sexting, abusive and controlling dating partners, and abusive situations with parents. The script used in both the radio format and in the video format is about a young adult male suddenly becoming withdrawn from his friends and showing up at school with bruises and scratches. When a friend asks him how he got them, he makes up a story or lie, saying he was playing football, when in actuality his mother was drunk and physically abused him. Another radio spot addresses sending sexually explicit photos called sexting. A teenage girl sends them to her boyfriend who then sends them to all his friends at the school they both attend. The photos sent can never be taken back. They will always be in cyberspace for anyone to see, and sending them and having them on a phone or computer is a crime which can land a person in jail or prison. One of the theater PSAs shows a family treating each other with no respect -- yelling and verbally fighting. After one of the arguments, the teenage girl calls her boyfriend to come pick her up from the house and when she gets in the car she treats him the same way her parents were just treating each other and her. The message here was that domestic violence is a cycle and it needs to be broken. After scripts were written, local DJ and actor Jeff Goodrich assisted the students with recording them for the radio. He taught them how to put in emotion and feeling, enabling the drama to come across the radio without the benefit of visuals. These PSAs were put in rotation on WBCH in Hastings. The next step in the project involved bringing domestic violence awareness to the public. The students were able to attend and staff a dunk tank at the Barry County Fair. Along with having the fun of dunking Deputy Marti Hoorman, Assistant Chief of Hastings City Police Jeff Pratt, and juvenile probation officers Greg Kotrba and Fred Koning, students were able to proclaim dating/domestic violence statistics and bring the facts out into the open. While researching, many of the students were surprised by the alarmingly high rate of violence in regard to dating relationships in their age group. By exposing these situations, students are able to reach out and help others get out of abusive relationships. The next step was to present the project at a Hastings City Council meeting to secure permission to use local locations for the movie PSA shoots. The council gave permission and were very positive about the PSA message. A representative from Hastings Public Access television offered to play the spots on their channel. The final step for the students came one weekend in September at Tyden Park. Two of the scripts had been written at the beginning of the project, but the director loved one of the students radio scripts so much he reworked it to the movie format. Students then helped a professional crew and actors set up shots for filming, assisted with sound and lighting checks, and a few were extras in finished scenes. On the next day the shoot moved to privately-owned homes in the county, where owners voluntarily gave up their homes for a good cause. After the filming the students left the project in the hands of the movie editors to put the finishing touches on it. Members of the Barry Community Foundation and the Youth Services office were some of the first to see the spots and were stunned at the quality and impact of what students had created. Participants like these ladies often don festive apparel and hand out candy and other goodies along the parade route. Plans underway for March 15 Hastings St. Pat’s Day parade Planning is well underway for the “Biggest Little St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the State of Michigan” to be held in downtown Hastings at 4 p.m. Friday, March 15. The ninth annual event, which will line up in the alley behind WBCH, proceed down South Jefferson Street to Center Street, then on to Church Street before returning back to the starting point, has been moved to Friday for the convenience of participants and parade watchers. Next year, it will move back to the traditional St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17. The first annual St. Pat’s Parade in 2005 attracted a good turnout of people of all ages that has continued to grow each year. This year, the American Legion Post 45 Color Guard will again lead the parade. Everyone is invited to watch — or even to participate. Businesses, individuals and organizations are welcome to be part of the Irish merriment that is supported by the Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street who have purchased hats, beads, wrist bands, stickers and buttons for the crowd. “We’re happy to celebrate the ninth annual South Jefferson Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It has grown over the years, but not too much; it was never meant to be larger than it is. We’re happy to keep it small since it has always been billed as ‘The Biggest Little St. 77576726 Patrick’s Day Parade,’” said Dave Jasperse, the owner of Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street and a parade organizer. “The parade is only two blocks long, there is no entry fee or rules to be a part of the parade. It’s a great way to celebrate the coming of warmer weather and have a good time ” Many eating establishments are planning Irish menus for the entire weekend including the American Legion which will serve its traditional menu of St. Patrick’s Day food and drink. As of March 4, the following businesses, groups, organizations and individuals have signed up to participate in the parade: Barry County Transit, At Home Real Estate, Thornapple Manor Auxiliary, Coleman Agency, Fillmore Equipment, McLean Family, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings Fire Department, Commercial Bank, St. Rose School, Hastings Four Theater, Bill Hess and Keagen Crampton, Hastings City Bank, Charlton Park, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell, County Seat Lounge and Hastings Public Library. Anyone interested in joining the parade may call WBCH, or, simply join the line-up which will start at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the alley behind the radio station — just look for a people in wearing green, ready to have a good time. �Page 4 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Sign of things to come? Hard-working pioneers made Pennock Hospital possible This sign at the BP station on M43/M-37 west of Hastings gives a few motorists Monday morning sticker shock. It’s enough to make some do a double-take to make sure the sun wasn’t playing tricks on the sign. But a further examination revealed clearly the sign read gas prices for unleaded regular was $9.85 per gallon! Fortunately, the price at the pump paid by motorists was the corrected $3.85 per gallon. The sign was quickly corrected to reflect the accurate price. Do you know? Gubernatorial grieving This photo appears to be a playful response to a governor’s race. Gov. G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams defeated Hastings resident Kim Sigler for the governor’s race in 1948. That’s Williams, a Democrat, in his signature bow tie in the photo above the funeral bouquet. Notice also the donkey pick in the center of the bouquet. The Banner has two similar photos of the scene, picturing two different men, each with a handkerchief wiping away supposed tears. Were they mourning the defeat of Sigler in 1948, or Williams’ decision not to seek re-election in 1960? Why in front of Barth Studio? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. Last week’s photo of several women listening to a medical demonstration drew several responses. Their information helped locate a clipping that appeared in the Feb. 9, 1950, Banner. The clipping read: “Prepare for visit — Mrs. Arthur N. Wingerden, R.N., chairman of the Barry County Red Cross chapter’s Nurses and Nurses Aid program, is pictured above explaining nursing procedures to experienced volunteers, several of whom are registered nurses, too, which will be used when the Bloodmobile makes its second visit to Hastings to obtain supplies for the Regional whole-blood program which supplies the Pennock Hospital “bank.” Blood donors are needed for the clinic to be held at the Odd Fellows Hall Feb. 23. Standing, in addition to Mrs. Wingerden, are (from left) Mrs. Earl Palmatier, Mrs. Gus Wingeier, Mrs. Marvin File and Mrs. Howard [Dorothy] Frost. Seated are Mrs. Orval VanWie, Mrs. Fred Bechtel, Mrs. Wesley Pew and Mrs. Frank Woods — Photo by Barth.” Correction: The man sixth from the left in the back row of the fire department photo should have been identified as Ellis Kelley. Old photos get new answers In the spirit of Chicago columnist Sydney Harris, who wrote regularly about “Things I learned en route to looking up other things,” here are a couple of delayed follow-ups on the Banner’s “Do You Know” photos. These two photos were found Wednesday in a Pennock Hospital file when a Banner staff member was looking for a clipping of the photo that ran last week (which was actually in a Red Cross folder). The photo of the man at the podium, which was cropped in its original publication in 1950, ran in the Sept. 20, 2012, Banner. The photo of the people near the bookcase was reprinted Dec. 22, 2011. The man at the podium was Keller Stem. A long-time backer of Pennock Hospital, Stem was pictured in the June 15, 1950, Banner while giving a speech during a dedication program on what was then the most recent expansion of Pennock Hospital. The other photo, entitled “For the Youngsters,” reads: “Bruce Withers, (left) Hastings High School shop instructor who contributed considerable labor to the making of the mobile book and toy case pictured above; Mrs. Herb Moyer; Vergil Slee, M.D., director of Pennock Hospital; and Mrs. Leona Moore, R.N., chief nurse, inspect the gift to the hospital. The case can easily be taken to the bedside of kiddies at the hospital who can select books or toys they would like to read or play with. And, should a youngster become very much in love with a toy, he can take it home when he goes. This is a continuing project for the Jaycee Auxiliary who are to restock it and keep books current each month. — Barth photo.” See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits One of the benefits of owning and working for a newspaper is the a c c e s s offered to so many historic files, some that go back more than 100 years. Those files are a big part of the Banner’s weekly ‘Turning Back the Pages’ column (previously called ‘From Time to Time’) that gives our readers interesting stories from the past from which they can get a glimpse of the rich history that makes Hastings so special. Last week, the column ran the first of a three-week series about Mr. and Mrs. Eben “Eben” Pennock’s marriage in 1843 and their decision to move west as part of a movement to settle on land in the newly formed state of Michigan. The story was based on a Banner account written in 1903 by a former publisher, Marshall L. Cook. The piece was a detailed account of the Pennock’s wedding anniversary party complete with stories about a special evening of poetry, song and lots of food to celebrate 60 years of marriage. Mr. Cook’s Banner column detailed the difficult lifestyle and hardships the Pennocks endured in their early years as pioneers coming to Michigan to farm the land. Growing up in New York State, Eben’s family was so poor that he didn’t even own an overcoat until he was 18. Cook was a native of Barry County, born in Prairieville in 1858, who, as a youngster, moved to Hastings where he spent most of the rest of his life. Cook started his career in the newspaper business as one of the owners of the Hastings Banner. He was also a partner in the Wool Boot Company and the Hastings Table Company, the latter of which he served as manager. He was considered a local investor in other local enterprises, including a whip factory, and appreciated the Pennock story. In his story, Cook emphasized the Pennocks’ hard work after acquiring property and farming it in an effort to eke out a living. The couple did not have biological children of their own, but they adopted one, W.L. Pennock, and were long-time foster parents to four others. Cook noted how the Pennocks’ gave liberally to their church and how they left part of their estate to start a hospital in Hastings, which was later named after them. Cook’s historical account detailed how the Pennocks developed a penchant for the community in which they spent the latter third of their lives. The couple set out on July 14, 1844, for Michigan with two old horses, a wagon and $10.50 in cash and a few provisions to make the long trek to Michigan from their home in New York. It took 15 days to get to Tecumseh, in Lenawee County, where the Pennocks had cousins who had settled there. The couple stayed with those relatives for a few days to recuperate and to replenish their supplies before heading out again to Eben’s brother’s place near what is now Richland. Cook goes on to tell of all the hardships the Pennocks experienced, losing most of their flock of sheep to wolves; trading the old horses for oxen, only to have one of the oxen die of a rattlesnake bite; working long hours and saving enough money to finally purchase land in Barry Township. One hint as to why the Pennocks may have left part of their estate to start a hospital in the community was detailed by Cook. Both Eben and Elvira had difficulties dealing with the cold climate and suffered much with ague and fever during their first years in Michigan. More commonly known as malaria today, the ailment afflicted many of the area’s early pioneers. On one occasion soon after they settled in Barry Township, Eben was suffering and required some medicine to cut the fever. There was no one to send and no horses to drive, so Elvira set out on foot to make the 18-mile round trip to Gull Corners and to return with the needed medicine. Elvira’s special efforts probably saved Eben’s life, allowing him to continue farming until years later when they both moved into Hastings in 1872. After years of hard work, the Pennocks managed to save enough money to live out their lives by devoting much of their time to their church and to the children they raised. In another Banner story written in October of 1946, Cook detailed how Pennock Hospital came to be. According to Cook, it was businessman Keller Stem who led the movement for Hastings to have its own hospital. As the manager of the Hastings Bookcase Company, Stem came to realize the urgent need for hospital care when one of his employees was seriously injured in an accident. The victim had to be driven the long distance to a Grand Rapids hospital over rough roads, which impacted his recovery. Following that incident, Stem appealed to other factory owners and businessmen throughout the community and convinced them that Hastings needed its own hospital. Within months, the group had enough money to rent a house on Walnut Street where the county’s visiting nurse was placed in charge to begin what became the community’s first hospital, opening Jan. 4, 1916. It didn’t take long for local leaders to realize that the house wasn’t big enough, so, when the Striker residence on Jefferson Street became available, they decided to move. The new facility, which was named Good Samaritan Hospital, had beds to accommodate up to 18 people. Previously, when the Pennocks were drafting their wills, they told their executor, Philo Sheldon, that they wanted to do some local philanthropy, but did not know what was really needed at the time. Mr. Sheldon suggested that they support a new hospital. A Banner story in 1913 announced that the Pennocks had set aside $20,000, assuring that a new hospital would be built. In recognition of their gift, the facility would be named Pennock Hospital. Eben and Elvira agreed with one stipulation, that the hospital would have to be built within 10 years or the money would be given to their church. The new hospital opened Aug. 30, 1923. The Pennocks never saw the outcome of the gift they pledged 100 years ago this year; Elvira died in 1916, and Eben died in 1917. In the winter of 1921-22, an active campaign got underway to raise enough money to build the new hospital. Three men who truly impacted the community over the years supported the idea. Chester and Richard Messer, along with Emil Tyden, gave large sums to not only begin the campaign but to also build the interest and the financial participation of the larger community. Within days, the community responded. Gifts were offered from The Bookcase Company, The Wool Boot Company, and E.W. Bliss Company, along with gifts from local citizens, some which amounted to $500 and $1,000 each. When it was all accounted, the community had raised over $100,000. Later, it was announced that Chester and Richard Messer also planned to donate five acres of land west of town where the new facility would be built. So the Pennock Hospital Association, a nonprofit, self-perpetuating corporation, was formed and plans for the new facility began. In a later Banner story, it was reported that Hastings was one of the first towns of its size in the state to have such a facility. When it opened, the hospital was debtfree and even had a small surplus to purchase equipment as it was needed. It was the voluntary gifts from citizens like the Pennocks and businesses throughout the community that made it possible to build Pennock Hospital a facility that continues to grow and to prosper today due to continued support from the community. Local citizens, businesses and industry gave for the public good, focusing on our quality of life by exercising their sense of caring and developing a stronger community for all of us to enjoy. 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Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Banner way. So, we are increasing our fines and costs. I am increasing the length of probation, so we are overseeing and monitoring people over a longer period of time. If I think the situation is likely to escalate I will remove the person from the home.” According to Schipper, statistics show that incidents where the assailant touches a victim’s neck, such as choking or even light touching of the neck, is a red flag for escalation and extreme violence. “We are watching those types of red flags, so we can identify potential dangerous situations more quickly. One of the things I would like to start, and it is a funding issue, is a domestic violence focused court program. We would take just domestic violence offenders and put them in a group for treatment. “It’s serious and it’s generational. Boys emulate their fathers. For better or worse it’s what happens. When you are five years old you think your dad walks on water. When you are ten years old you do what your dad does. If they deal with mom or girlfriend by pushing and hitting when they don’t get what they want, that’s what the boy learns to do. The same with daughters. If daughters see that as an appropriate response. They see that is all right, then they are more willing to accept being pushed or hit. We have to stop it. It’s important to stop it because it is generational. So, those sons and daughters will continue the chain of domestic violence. It is so volatile and we need to take it more seriously.” “It’s serious and it’s generational. Boys emulate their fathers. For better or worse it’s what happens. When you are five years old you think your dad walks on water. When you are ten years old you do what your dad does. If they deal with mom or girlfriend by pushing and hitting when they don’t get what they want, that’s what the boy learns to do. The same with daughters. If daughters see that as an appropriate response. They see that is all right, then they are more willing to accept being pushed or hit. We have to stop it. It’s important to stop it because it is generational. So, those sons and daughters will continue the chain of domestic violence. It is so volatile and we need to take it more seriously.” Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper One of the anonymous victims interviewed for this article would agree, but has little faith in the system, as she gears up for her court case. “The roller coaster of court hearings is again going to start and I will trust there may be an end to this once and for all,” she concluded. “I would give anything to have faith in the system, but I can’t find it and ultimately I fear my lack of faith will get me in trouble. I am stuck between a rock and hardplace. “I assume you have not been beaten into unconsciousness to wake a day later still on the wood floor within three feet of the door you tried so desperately to crawl to get outside. I assume you do not know what its like to have to sign a contract not call law enforcement during or after a beating. I also assume this is a world in which you never lived. “I pray that you or anyone else does not have to make such disgusting choices to keep your children safe.” MDOT to invest $75.4 million in Southwest Michigan roads and bridges in 2013 The Michigan Department of Transportation will be investing $75.4 million in 2013 to improve 141 miles of pavement and repair 21 bridges in the MDOT Southwest Region, including nearly $1 million in resurfacing work in Barry County. The Southwest Region serves nine counties — Barry, Allegan, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren, which include 3,820 lane miles of state trunkline. The Southwest Region 2013 program will provide approximately $48.4 million for pavement repair and roughly $27 million to upgrade bridges to good condition. In Barry County, MDOT will invest $480,000 to repave M-37 from Hanover Street to M-43 (State Street) in Hastings, a continuation of work that began last year; and will spend another $392,000 to resurface M79 from Barryville Road to Nashville Highway in Castleton Township. “Our 2013 program focuses on stretching our dwindling funds to best preserve our vital roads and bridges,” said Southwest Region Engineer Bobbi Welke. “In addition, MDOT is able to construct the new section of US-131 around Constantine using federal transportation funding unspent by other states.” Several high-impact corridors receiving upgrades this construction season include: Allegan County US-131: $2.7 million investment to repave from 135th Avenue to the Allegan/Kent county line. M-40: $421,000 investment to add left-turn lanes at 141st Avenue in Fillmore Township. M-89: $102,000 investment to complete reconstruction between 12th Avenue and 8th Street in Plainwell. Calhoun County I-94: $1.14 million investment to repair concrete from 6 1/2 Mile Road to 11 Mile Road in Battle Creek and Emmett Township. - I-194: $4.5 million investment to repair the bridges over the Kalamazoo River, I-94 Business Loop (Dickman Road), the railroad, and Fountain Street, as well as upgrade freeway signs and replace lighting in Battle Creek. I-69: $760,000 investment to repair concrete from I-94 to the Calhoun/Eaton county line. M-60: $1.6 million investment to repave in Homer. M-99: $692,000 investment to repave and resurface from M-60 to the Calhoun/Hillsdale county line. M-294 (Beadle Lake Road): $346,000 investment to repave from I-94 to Golden Avenue in Emmett Township. Riverside Drive: $20,000 investment to repave under I-94 in Battle Creek. Kalamazoo County M-43 (W. Main Street): $2.23 million investment to repair the bridge over US-131 and add sidewalks in Oshtemo Township. M-43: $412,000 investment to resurface from C Avenue to the Kalamazoo/Barry county line in Richland Township. M-89: $667,000 investment to resurface from Hatton Drive to 42nd Avenue in Ross Township. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. BARRY COUNTY Area TEA PARTY MEETING PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 7:00 pm • Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Speaker: Congressman David Agema Michigan’s Road Tax Issues Lighthouse on the Lake Benefit Middle Villa Inn 4611 North M-37, Middleville Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 77576752 increased penalties when I started and they will continue to increase. When you look at the amount of fines and costs we assess people, they are generally set based on how bad we think something is. Well, if a first-time drunk driver gets fines and costs of $1,000, which is ballpark in Barry County, and a domestic violence first-timer gets $300 to $500, are we saying that domestic violence is half as serious as drunk driving? Probably not, and we shouldn’t be looking at it that 77576704 problem we have in the county. It’s a dangerous drug and an inexpensive drug. When you are in an area where unemployment is high, people lose and jobs and become depressed, they turn to alcohol. If you look at all the charges coming through the courts, it is a primary factor in most of them. It certainly is in domestic violence. In a very high percentage of domestic violence cases, alcohol is a factor. It’s not an excuse. “Domestic violence is dangerous. I Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. INCLUDES: INCLUDES: Strawberry Shortcake and choice of beverage A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Mar. 10 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Mar. 10 - Noisy Offering for Love, Inc.; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Mar. 11 - Adventurers Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Mar. 13 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Lenten Supper 6 p.m.; Lenten Vespers 7 p.m. Mar. 14 Staff Meeting 12:15 p.m.; Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Stewardship Committee 6 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. Thursday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Friday - 9 a.m. Pickleball. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Hastings Soccer. Wednesday - 3 p.m. Pickleball. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS, MI – Arley Jay Todd, Jr., age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior at Thornapple Manor on March 1, 2013, surrounded by his family. Arley was born February 21, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Arley Todd, Sr. and Berma K. De Maranville. Arley was the only son and had three sisters, Norma Ruth Todd Shannon and Geneva June Todd Schovan who preceded him in death; sister Jacklyn Jeananne Todd Laverty from Saginaw survives him. Arley J. Todd, Jr. married Wilda E. Curtis April 4, 1947 in Hastings. Wilda preceded him in death on February 10, 2013 after 65 years of marriage. He is survived by his children, Michael (Kathie) Todd of Willis, TX, Brenda (Bill) Miller, Vanessa (Norm) Nash, Joel (Monica) Todd, Jolene (Jim) Sherman of Hastings, Andy Todd of Freeport, Amy (Ted) Roth of Lake Odessa; 31 grandchildren; 24 greatgrandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Arley served on Okinawa, 17th Infantry, Seventh Division, Tenth Army. After returning from service, he worked at Royal Coach where he met Wilda, dated two weeks, married and raised their family in Hastings. Dad worked as a carpenter and later became a building contractor. At age 40, God called Dad to the mission field as a church builder for Hiawatha Baptist Missions, now Continental Baptist. Dad devoted his last years as a volunteer at Thornapple Manor, assisting in the care of Wilda. Visitation was held Monday, March 4 at First Baptist Church, Hastings, and the service was held at the church on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Interment was at Fuller Cemetery, Barry County. Instead of flowers, you may make donations to Thornapple Manor. HASTINGS, MI – Betty May (Makley) Rush, age 87, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Hastings MagnumCare . She was born May 21, 1925 in Eaton County, the daughter of Lloyd L. and Emma L. (Rairigh) Makley. Betty graduated from Woodland High School in 1944. Betty worked for the Civil Service office in Lansing until her marriage in 1946. She was a former member of the Carlton Center Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, doing crafts, reading and going for walks . Betty was married on August 24, 1946 to Roger Max Rush, Sr. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jim Rush "JR"; parents; sister, Bonnie Lester and a brother, Gene Makley. Betty is survived by her children, Kitty (Dick) Stanley of Charlotte, Roger (Vicki) Rush, Jr. of LeRoy, Betsy (Dan) Spindlow of Hastings, daughter-in-law, Connie Rush of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren, Stephen (Holly) Stanley of Lansing, Jennifer (Tony) DiSpirito of Comstock Park, Anne Rush of Huntsville, AL, Chris Rush of LeRoy, David, Jacob Spindlow of Billings, MT; great-grandchildren, Vincent and Logan Stanley, Raif, Rieley, and Kias Spindlow; brother, Ron (LuAnn) Makley of Lake Odessa; sister-inlaw, Bette Makley of Lake Odessa and several nieces and nephews. Betty's family would like to thank Hastings MagnumCare staff for the love and care Betty was given for the past six years. Funeral service was held Monday, March 4, 2013 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Don Spachman officiated and interment was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter, 20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48076. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Harry (Luke) B. Hinckley Larry L. Christle, Jr. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Betty May (Makley) Rush Frank Oliver Dunham HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Arley Jay Todd, Jr. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Harry (Luke) B. Hinckley, of Middleville, passed away March 5, 2013, at his home. Luke was born July 24, 1958, in Hastings, the son of Richard Sr. and Ruth (Hawkins) Hinckley. Luke enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening, walking his dogs and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Luke is survived by his brother, William (Tressa) Hinckley of Battle Creek; sisters, Ann Hoffman of Hastings, Sandra Windes of Hastings, Julia (Ben) Martz of Freeport and Lucy Tobias of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Luke was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dennis, Bob and Rick Hinckley. Luke's family will receive friends Friday, March 8, 2013 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville; where Luke's funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Pastor Andy Buege, officiating. Burial will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the needs of the family. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Luke's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for his family. DELTON, MI - Larry L. Christle Jr., of Delton, passed away suddenly March 4, 2013, at his home. Larry was born December 13, 1965, in Battle Creek, the son of Larry and Alberta (Morrow) Christle. As a young man, Larry would help his dad at the Total Gas Station in Delton. A cook for many years, Larry worked at Kathy’s Kitchen, and the Prairie Schooner. A NASCAR enthusiast, he especially liked Jeff Gordon; Larry also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. On January 24, 1989, Larry married Kimberly Wilhelms who survives. Larry is also survived by his mother, Alberta Wadle; stepchildren, Ryan (Debbie Hartwell) Watson and Tiffany (Chris Mix) Watson; a brother, David (Carla) Christle; a stepbrother, William Wadle Jr.; three grandchildren, Trinitee Crowe and Christain and Ryleigh Mix; and several nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Larry L. Christle on December 18, 2012; a brother, Jerry Christle; and his stepfather, William Wadle. VERMONTVILLE, MI - Frank Oliver Dunham, age 90, of Vermontville, died Friday, March 1, 2013 in Hastings. Frank was born December 11, 1922 in Holly, the son of Jay Charles and Rebecca Mary (Oliver) Dunham. He spent his childhood in Detroit before his family took up farming near South Lyon. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force on B-24 Bomber over Africa during WWII before returning home to raise a family with his wife, Esther. Frank and Esther purchased a herd of dairy cows and moved them to Vermontville. Frank always loved his time milking and working on the farm, continuing to do so even when he took a second job with Diamond REO in Lansing. He retired from Gray-Bell Trucking as a diesel mechanic. Frank was a member of the American Legion in Vermontville, VFW Post 2406 in Charlotte, Grand Ledge Kiwanis, and participated in 4-H in many ways throughout the years. Many will remember his ingenuity with anything mechanical and his readiness to help his family, friends and neighbors with anything they needed. Frank is survived by his wife of 65 years, Esther Dunham; children, Frank (Susan) Dunham, Deborah (Ron) Granger, Michael Dunham, John (Rita) Dunham and Richard (Lesley) Dunham; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Fr. Richard Altine officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County 4-H Junior Dairy Association and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com. Larry’s family will receive friends Thursday, March 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where a funeral service will be conducted Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11 a.m., Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the needs of the family. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view Larry’s online guest book or to leave a condolence message for his family. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — Page 7 by Gerald Stein NORTH N: 7 6 2 M: Q J 8 2 L: ---K: A K Q 9 7 3 WEST N: A 9 5 4 3 M: 6 5 L: J 8 5 K: 10 5 4 EAST N: Q J M: 9 L: 10 9 7 6 4 3 2 K: J 8 2 SOUTH: N: K 10 8 M: A K 10 7 4 3 L: A K Q K: 6 Dealer: North Vulnerable: None N Lead: AN North K 1K M 3M L 6L Pass East Pass Pass Pass Pass South M 1M 4NT M 6M West Pass Pass Pass Today’s column takes a look at the Blackwood Convention, the seventh in our eight-part series on The Eight Bridge Conventions You Should Know. Next week the eighth and final convention will be New Minor Forcing, another useful convention for the modern bridge player. But for today, let us look at the Blackwood Convention and the situation when you have a void in your hand and are trying to use the Blackwood Convention. Is a void counted as an ace? How do you show the void if you use Blackwood? These are some of the points we will look at in this column. With North opening the bidding in the club suit, South bid the heart suit at the one level. With no real hurry to get to slam, it is South who knows the most about the two hands. Adding the points from the 1M bid by North (12 high card points) and the 19 high card points in the South hand, it is easy to see that South will consider slam at her next bid. With length in both hands, a void in one hand, and a singleton in the other, this promises to be an excellent try for a slam. North’s second bid of 3M is a strong invitation to game suggesting good heart support with the promised high card points of an opening bid. South now knows the trump suit has been established as hearts, and the Blackwood Convention asking for aces is the convention to use. South bids the 4NT, essentially asking, “Partner, how many aces do you have?” The established response of 5K for no aces or all four aces, 5L for one ace, 5M for two aces, and 5N for three aces has been around since Easley Blackwood began writing in the 1930’s and 1940’s about bridge experts using his convention to determine the number of aces and kings held in each hand. The convention is extremely popular and is relatively easy for both partners to learn and use on slam-going hands. Bridge students often ask if they should count the void as an ace. A void is not an ace; a void is a void. Blackwood Convention is meant to tell your partner about aces. However, in the Blackwood Convention, there is a way to let your partner know that you have a void in your hand once she has asked you how many aces you have. In today’s hand, when South bid 4NT asking North for aces, did you notice North’s response? Instead of bidding 5L informing South that he had one ace, North bid 6L. The jump bid bypassed the expected response and has this meaning: “Partner, I have one ace, and I have a void in my hand.” This part of Blackwood is something many bridge players do not know or have never learned. With the knowledge that North has one ace and a void, South is confident that there is enough strength to bid a small slam and places the contract at 6M. West with the lead dutifully led the AN winning the first trick. A second spade was taken by South, and South claimed, collecting the next eleven tricks and making a small slam in hearts. Failing to lead the AN by West would have allowed South to take all 13 tricks instead of the 12 that North/South were entitled to. The interesting thing about using the Blackwood Convention is that it is useful to keep you out of a slam when missing more than one ace. While not the perfect convention, it is a handy tool to use and practice with your partner. With a void, there is a way for you to let your partner know about the void as well as any aces you might have. Try it and see if works for you. Finally, if you are looking for a more sophisticated approach to slam bidding, most modern bridge players have discovered a step up to the Blackwood Convention. Called Roman Key Card Blackwood, this convention uses the four aces and the king of trump for a total of five key cards needed for a slam. Knowing that you have the king of trump as well as the four aces can enhance your slam bidding. Look for a column on Roman Key Card Blackwood in the future. ***** Local Bridge Class News: Another Learn Bridge in a Day Seminar will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Kalamazoo Bridge Center in Kalamazoo from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. If you know of those who have always wanted to play bridge, send them to the www.kzoobridge.com site for more information. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) New York music is ‘live, under the dome’ Saturday by Doug VanderLaan Editor “The Music of New York” will be the theme of the Mary Youngs Scholarship Fund Concert Saturday, March 9, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. The scholarship benefits Hastings High School students who are active in two of Mary’s interests: Music and athletics. Mary, a beloved teacher and administrator in the Hastings Area Schools System, was a big part of that first concert in 2006, but was then tragically taken by a premature heart attack. Her memory, though, has provided inspiration for an annual night of magical music that has made an impressive contribution to the pursuits and goals of local high school seniors. “We’ve given about $12,000 over the past six years to students at Hastings High School,” reports Youngs, who adds that another $17,000 has been placed at the Barry Community Foundation as an endowment. “It won’t be long and we’ll have $20,000 that will then ensure we’re able to maintain this scholarship forever.” Concertgoers may not look forward to the day, though, when an annual concert doesn’t continue to help the fund to grow. Youngs usually begins each April planning the next year’s concert and has taken great delight in the geographic and musical themes. “We’ve been to Nashville, we’ve been to Broadway and the West Coast,” he grins. “We even did the ‘British Invasion’ and America’s music from the 1960s and 70s.” This year’s visit to the Tin Pan Alley days Social News Townes to celebrate 67th wedding anniversary William (Bill) and Mary Joyce Towne will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on March 9, 2013. They have two children, David Towne of Belleville and Janine (Mike) Kasinsky of Hastings. They have four grandchildren, David, Brian, Heather and Kristen, and two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Grace. They will celebrate this summer at their cottage on Gun Lake. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Medicare Part B enrollment ends March 31 by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you’re eligible for and want to be covered by Medicare Part B medical insurance, now is the time to sign up. The general enrollment period for Medicare Part B runs through March 31. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B is currently $104.90. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. However, your Part B premium also can be higher if you do not enroll during your initial enrollment period or when you first become eligible. There are exceptions to this rule. For example, you can delay your Medicare Part B enrollment without having to pay higher premiums if you are covered under a group health plan based on your own current employment or the current employment of any family member. If this situation applies to you, you have a “special enrollment period” in which to sign up for Medicare Part B, without paying the premium surcharge for late enrollment. This rule allows you to enroll in Medicare Part B at any time while you are covered under a group health plan based on your own current employment or the current employment of any family member; or enroll in Medicare Part B during the eight-month period that begins following the last month your group health coverage ends, or following the month employment ends, whichever comes first. If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B when you first become eligible to apply and you don’t fall under the special enrollment period, you’ll have to wait until the general enrollment period, which is Jan. 1 through March 31 of each year. At that time, you may have to pay a higher Medicare Part B premium. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE of the Brill Building in New York will take concert-goers back to the days of Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Gene Pitney and across the Hudson River to the New Jersey beginnings of Frank Sinatra, the Four Seasons and Bruce Springsteen. Returning for a seventh straight appearance will be Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, a former high school chorus and musical singer, who’ll use his voice and piano talent to perform “Piano Man,” “She’s Got a Way,” and “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard.” Also on the playbill is State Rep. Mike Callton who’ll be offering backup rhythm with his popular harmonica. Among the other entertainers will be: • Doug Acker singing “New York, New York” and “Born to Run.” • Jenny Stafford performing “Daydream” and “Valentine.” • Larry Gidley with “Up on the Roof” and “Under the Boardwalk.” • Caitlin Maurer singing “Boy from New York City.” • Eric Anderson with “Leaving New York.” • Fred Jacobs singing “Tonight/Maria Medley,” and “You’re Just too Good to be True.” • Jim James performing “American Pie.” • Violinist Beth Lepak with “Harlem Nocturn.” • Ellie Youngs with “On Broadway.” • Chase Youngs performing “Only the Good Die Young” and “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.” • Jill VanZyl singing “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” • Maiden Voyage with “Blondie Medley,” “The Longest Time” and “I Will Survive.” • FishHeadz with “Oh What a Night,” and “Your Grace is Enough.” • Maggie Doherty singing “I Dreamed a Dream.” • Erin Merritt with “Bells of New York.” • Holly Bolthouse singing “Peace Like a River.” • Gene Greenfield with “This Magic Moment” and “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.” • Steve Youngs performing “Town Without Pity.” • Finale Chorus performing “Seasons of Love.” This year’s event will again have no admission charge, but a freewill offering to benefit the Mary Youngs Scholarship Fund will be taken. Cash gifts are welcome, as well. Checks made out to the Barry Community Foundation or First United Methodist Church of Hastings to benefit the scholarship fund also will be accepted. Lakewood Choral Society begins new season Welcomes new members A choir known throughout the area for its performances and service to the community began its 28th season March 4. The 100-plus-voice Lakewood Area Choral Society’s new season will continue the tradition of special events and concerts featuring the adult, all-volunteer choir that has performed throughout West Michigan since 1986. Prospective members are always encouraged to join, and should have previous choral singing experience and a willingness to practice and attend rehearsals (generally every Monday night). New singers will need to complete a voice interview and audition with Robert C. Oster, artistic director and conductor. Basses and tenors are especially needed. However, openings in all voice parts exist. LACS will be auditioning new members for the 2013 season Monday, March 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway. Performance venues already scheduled for this season include Nashville, Hastings, Grand Ledge and Jenison. More performances are expected to be added to the schedule. In addition, the choir will be traveling to Washington, D.C., in June with concerts planned at the Lincoln Memorial, U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Activities include tours in and around Washington, D.C., a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a Broadway musical at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a visit to Gettysburg and more. Further information regarding 2013 events and concerts will be published in future news articles and will be available through the choral society’s website, www.lacsmusic.org. Prospective new members should call Joanie Oster, 269-967-7246, or email lacsmusic@gmail.com for more information. New members are eligible to sign up for the Washington trip. Seasonal weight restrictions imposed Beginning 8 a.m., Monday, March 11, weight restrictions will be imposed on state trunkline highways in the Lower Peninsula. The restrictions will apply to state routes with M, I or US designations south of and including US-10 in Ludington east to M-47, south to M-46, and east to Port Sanilac. In the restricted areas, the following will apply: • On roads designated as “all-season routes” (designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be no reduction in legal axle weights. • On routes designated as “seasonal” (designated in solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be a post- ed weight reduction of 25 percent for rigid pavements and 35 percent for flexible pavements. All extended permits will be valid for oversize loads in the weight-restricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles and 150 feet in overall length, on the restricted routes. For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960, or access this information on MDOT’s website, www.michigan.gov/truckers, under “Restrictions.” Thursday, March 7 — Movie Memories enjoys a surprise film, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8 — preschool story time says “Let’s make music,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; third round of video game tournament for sixth through 12th graders, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9 — VITA tax counseling, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 11 — computer class learns about blogging, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 — toddler story time celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 — Royal Readers practices for “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War,” 4 to 5 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. 07618357 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY �Page 8 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The cribbage games continue at First Congregational Church Mondays at 1 p.m. with a new name, the Tom Gilliland Memorial Cribbage Club. New players are welcome and may drop in on playing day. Saturday, March 9, the county genealogy society meets at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. Bonnie Jackson will be the speaker with her topic “You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your ancestors.” The library will be open until 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome at each meeting. The free movies at the Ionia Theater continue each Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Titles this month are March 7 Land of the Eagles, March 14 Scotland Pipes and Dancing, March 21 Journey Through Time, March 28 Travel the World by Train. Coming near the end of the month is the annual toy and doll show at the Lake Odessa Museum. This is a week early because of Easter. The public is invited to bring in vintage toys or dolls, as well as newer versions. The spring meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Freight House. The speaker will be Cindy stairs with a demonstration on weaving. On Feb. 26 a crowd gathered to be part of the live broadcast of Fox 17 TV. The weather that afternoon changed from cold rain to snow with lots of wind. The weather man really had something to talk about as he shivered on the deck of the historic depot while the crowd waited inside until the appointed time. Previous interviews and filming brought scenes of the beach, Fourth Avenue businesses and interviews with Elise Jackson of So Simply, Jeff Meyers of Hometown Bakery and John Waite, president of the historical society, each touting the attractions of the village. Inside there was a short interview with metal artist Anthony Jackson with his 2012 entry at Art Prize. A day later, Fred and Fran Morris were surprised to get a telephone call from their long-ago foreign exchange student in Germany, saying he had seen Lake Odessa on Facebook. Lake Odessa Community Library is having a March Mudness activity today at 4:05 p.m. This is for students ages 5 to 11. There will be mud games, mud stories, and mud crafts. City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Noxious Weeds and Vegetation Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106, Division 4, Article II, Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, as amended, not cut during the growing season of April 15, 2013 to October 15, 2013 may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes. The City, through its Code Compliance Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying, or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77576723 CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Carlton Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, March 5 at 10:30am to receive and review the assessment roll. Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 2pm to 5pm & 6pm to 9pm and Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 9am to noon & 1pm to 4pm in the Township Hall. Written appeals received before March 13, 2013 will be considered. Carlton Township offices are handicapped accessible. The meetings are subject to the open meetings act. The tentative ratios and the estimate multipliers for each class of real property for 2013 are as follows: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agricultural 46.87% 1.0668 Commercial 51.51% 0.9707 Industrial 50.32% 0.9936 Residential 46.16% 1.0832 Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing the Township Office at 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, MI 49058, or by phone 269-945-5990. 77576746 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2013/2014 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Prairieville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 at the Prairieville Township Hall on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of the 1976 amended MCL 41.72A (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the Prairieville Township by writing or calling: Prairieville Township Clerk Ted DeVries 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-623-2726 77576708 EDWARD JONES Be aware of risks of not investing You’ve no doubt heard about the risks associated with investing. This investment carries this type of risk, while that investment carries another one. And it is certainly true that all investments do involve some form of risk. But what about not investing? Isn’t there some risk associated with that, too? In fact, by staying on the investment sidelines, or at least by avoiding long-term, growth-oriented investments, you may incur several risks. Here are some to consider: • You might not keep up with inflation. If you put all your money under the proverbial “mattress,” or, more realistically, you keep it all in “cash” instruments and very short-term investments, you might think you are “playing it safe.” After all, you might reason, your principal is protected, so even if you don’t really make any money, you’re not losing it, either. But that’s not strictly true, because if your money is in investment vehicles that don’t even keep up with inflation, you can lose ground. In fact, even at a relatively mild three percent annual inflation rate, your purchasing power will decline by about half in just 25 years. • You might outlive your money. For a 65year-old couple, there’s a 50 percent chance that one spouse will live past age 90, according to the Society of Actuaries. This statistic suggests that you may need your investments to help provide enough income to sustain you for two, or even three, decades in retirement. • You might not be able to maintain your financial independence. Even if you don’t totally run out of money, you could end up scrimping by — or, even worse, you could become somewhat dependent on your grown children for financial assistance. For most people, this prospect is unacceptable. Consequently, you’ll want to make appropriate financial decisions to help maintain your financial independence. • You might not be able to retire on your terms. You would probably like to decide when you retire and how you’ll retire — that is, what sort of lifestyle you’ll pursue during retirement. But both these choices may be taken out of your hands if you haven’t invested enough to retire on your own terms. • You might not be able to leave the type of legacy you desire. Like most people, you would probably like to be able to leave something behind to your family and to those charitable organizations you support. You can help create this type of legacy through the appropriate legal vehicles — i.e., a will, a living trust and so on — but you’ll still need to fund these mechanisms somehow. And that means you’ll need to draw on all your financial assets, including your investments. Work with your financial advisor to determine the mixture of growth and income investments you need during your working years and as you move toward retirement to help you meet your retirement goals. However you do it, get into the habit of investing, and never lose it — because the risks of not investing are just too great. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 34.24 -.06 AT&T 36.60 +1.11 BP PLC 40.48 -.11 CMS Energy Corp 27.00 +.82 Coca-Cola Co 38.68 +.57 Conagra 34.73 +.91 Eaton 62.15 +2.59 Family Dollar Stores 58.90 +2.61 Fifth Third Bancorp 16.02 +.46 Flowserve CP 165.18 +10.02 Ford Motor Co. 12.87 +.53 General Mills 46.49 +.48 General Motors 27.58 +.75 Intel Corp. 21.51 +.93 Kellogg Co. 61.42 +1.47 McDonald’s Corp 95.81 -.41 Perrigo Co. 114.98 +1.31 Pfizer Inc. 28.07 +1.04 Sears Holding 46.63 +1.20 Spartan Motors 5.19 -.25 Spartan Stores 17.28 +.19 Stryker 66.00 -2.77 TCF Financial 14.07 +.52 Walmart Stores 73.72 +2.61 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,575.35 $29.69 14,253 633M -39.35 -.71 +353 -89M Rocks from the Moon and Mars by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I think the most memorable single day of all my years as a student was the afternoon I got to examine moon rocks in graduate school. Rocks here on Earth are exposed to water throughout their existence, and water acts to break down mineral grains on a tiny scale. If you look at thin slices of rock under a microscope — a normal activity for geologists like me — you see this tiny breakdown at work. To use a technical term, the mineral grains appear “cruddy” because they are breaking down to minerals like clay due to the presence of water. What impressed me so much about the moon rocks we looked at that memorable afternoon was that they were pristine — they had not reacted with liquid water over time because there isn’t water on the surface of the Moon. So looking at the thin sections of moon rocks under the microscope was close to breathtakingly beautiful — the little mineral grains were perfectly formed and preserved. We had to send people to the Moon to bring back the samples I looked at as a student. But sometimes Mother Nature does the hard work of bringing to Earth pieces of the Moon and even more distant planets in the solar system. They arrive as meteorites, raining down from the skies. Meteorites can land anywhere on our planet. One recently broke up over Russia. But it’s generally most fruitful to hunt for them in deserts or places like Antarctica. In both those environments, meteorites that land tend to stay at the surface, not being covered by soil or breaking down due to liquid water. Recently there’s been some scientific news about a highly unusual and interesting meteorite that landed in Northwest Africa. The glad tidings were published in Science and a piece about them appeared in Science News. The meteorite was given a name based on where it was found, so it’s called Northwest Africa 7034 or NWA 7034 for short. It’s a piece of Mars — we know that from its chemical composition, which is highly similar to certain parts of the Red Planet. NWA 7034 looks like the rocks examined by NASA’s Spirit rover in Gusev Crater. That’s interesting because most Martian meteorites we find here on Earth are relatively poor matches for the parts of the planet examined by rovers and orbiters. We think that such meteorites make come from elsewhere on the planet or deeper than the surface we now see. Meteorites can be dated in the same way that rocks here on Earth can be assigned dates. The techniques used depend on radioactive decay of certain elements found in rocks. Knowing how long it takes a “parent” atom to decay to its “daughter” atom counterpart is something determined in the laboratory. Knowing the number of parent and daughter atoms in a natural sample like a mineral allows us to apply a little math and calculate how old the mineral — and therefore the rock enclosing it — is. From parent/daughter calculations, we can say that NWA 7034 is about 2.1 billion years old. Clearly, that’s a long way back. On Earth, we geologists would call that time part of the Proterozoic Eon. “Proto” implies earlier, and “zoic” comes from the Greek for life. Life on Earth 2.1 billion years ago was quite simple, being made up largely of single-celled organisms in the oceans. On Mars, a different set of names describes time. NWA 7034 formed during what’s known on the Red Planet as the Amazonian. Some 2.1 billion years ago stands near the time of linkage between an earlier wet and warm Mars and the dry and cold planet we know today. One of the really interesting things about NWA 7034 is that it contains a lot of water. The water may have come from liquid water that existed on Mars when a volcanic eruption formed rock, or it may have come from permafrost melted by that eruption. Scientists believe the water inside NWA 7034 came from Mars, and is not contamination from the Earth, because of the different ratios of hydrogen types found in the sample. As further analysis are done on the little meteorite, more information may be teased out of it. That’s good for those of us interested in Mars beyond tales of little green men. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2013 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, MI, 49058 to receive and review the 2013 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values: Tuesday, March 5 Wednesday, March 13 Thursday, March 14 Organization Meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing 1 pm 9 - 12 (Noon) & 1 - 4 pm 1 – 4 pm & 6 – 9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2013 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by no later than Tuesday March 5, 2013 if unable to attend either of the above dates. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2013 are as follows: CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RATIO 44.89% 48.63% 53.51% 51.03% MULTIPLIER 1.1138 1.0282 0.9344 0.9798 Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Ph. 269.948.9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). 77576277 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — Page 9 VOLUNTEERS, continued from page 1 Pioneering meant hard work, privation and hardship for Mr. and Mrs. Eben Pennock, Part 2 Eben and Elvira Pennock provided money to establish Pennock Hospital and the Wesleyan Church camp. by M.L. Cook The following is the second part of an article published in the Hastings Banner Oct. 15, 1903 During their first winter in Michigan, Mr. Pennock cut four-foot cords at 31 cents per cord and later in the same winter, he cut eight cords of four- foot wood at 25 cents per cord to buy himself a new axe. After looking over the country a bit, Mr. Pennock pre-empted 40 acres of land on Section 17, in Barry Township, and to this place they removed in December of 1845 and began the work of carving out their fortune in real earnest. [A 73-acre parcel in the southeast corner of Section 17 of Barry Township was still owned by a Pennock family, according to the 1945 plat map.] There was no house upon the land they had purchased, so they found shelter in the home of a neighbor until they could build upon their own land. While this record as it now reads would lead one to suppose that not many misfortunes came to Mr. and Mrs. Pennock during these early days, such is not the case. Sickness and accidents befell them frequently but could not quench their ambition to succeed. Their first hard luck came soon after their arrival at Richland. They traded the horses with which they had made the trip from New York for a yoke of oxen, but before the oxen were brought into service, one of them was bitten by a rattlesnake and died. Being unused to the climate both Mr. and Mrs. Pennock suffered much with ague and fever [likely malaria] during their first few years’ residence in Michigan. On one occasion soon after their removal to Barry Township, Mr. Pennock was suffering so severely from ague and fever that it became necessary to send to Gull Corners for medicine. There was no one for Mrs. Pennock to send and no horses for her to drive, but the medicine must be had and the heroic woman set out on foot to make the 18 mile trip to Gull Corners and return. She secured the needed medicine and reached home again in several hours and a half, having made the round trip wholly on foot. [This same incident was mentioned in a History of Barry Township that was reprinted in the Jan. 26, 2012, Hastings Banner.] Wild animals gave Mr. and Mrs. Pennock much trouble in their efforts to get together the necessary equipment of livestock. Wolves and bears were especially troublesome. During the summer of 1846, following their removal to Barry Township, Mr. Pennock worked out most of the time receiving as pay for his season’s work, a cow, 10 sheep and a pair of steer calves. These were kept during the winter without accident, but one day in the following spring, Mr. Pennock, upon returning from exchanging work with a neighbor, found the sheep missing. The next morning he found that nine of his flock had been killed by wolves. An inventory of his losses would make the farmer of today utterly disheartened. In 1847 Mr. Pennock put out 17 acres of wheat on his new farm and upon the prospects of a crop he borrowed $50, with which he made the overland trip on foot to the government land office at Kalamazoo and paid for his land at $1.25 per acre. Mr. Pennock remained on this piece of land for a few years until he had cleared it up, then he purchased the first 80 acres of the farm near Hickory Corners now owned by his nephew, Alvah Pennock. [The 1945 plat map shows an additional 160 acres owned by H. Pennock in adjacent Section 21 of Barry Township. According to the personal history in Barry County, Michigan, 1985. They bought 80 acres of land on Section 22 in 1845.] Here they lived for 20 years and here they fought out the stern battle of life. Here they earned that substantial competence which is enabling them to pass their last days amid all the comforts that old age so much appreciates, which enables them to contribute largely to the support of the church and its affiliated organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Pennock left the farm and moved to Hastings in 1872. They had seen the original 80 acres of oak openings grow into the splendid farm of 320 acres; they had seen the old log buildings of pioneer days give place to substantial frame buildings and they had seen the little burg of Hickory Corners grow from a single log house to a flourishing little inland town. The first place owned by them in this vicin- Continued next column BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Barry Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard, Delton, Michigan, on Tuesday, March 5 at 9am to receive and review the assessment roll. Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 2pm to 5pm & 6pm to 9pm and Friday, March 15, 2013 from 9am to noon & 1pm to 4pm in the Township Hall. Written appeals received before March 15, 2013 will be considered. Barry Township offices are handicapped accessible. The meetings are subject to the open meetings act. The tentative ratios and the estimate multipliers for each class of real property for 2013 are as follows: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agricultural 47.38% 1.0553 Commercial 52.35% 0.9551 Industrial 48.53% 1.0303 Residential 48.80% 1.0246 Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing the Township Office at P.O. Box 705, Delton, MI 49046 or phone 269-623-5171. 77576742 openings on the planning commission, won support of a place at that table with his stirring description of the community development work he did while deployed as a U.S. Army public services officer in the province of Kosovo in the former Yugoslavia, in Iraq, Afghanistan and in Germany. “Good planning is looking at where we came from and to what we can attain,” said Smith who recounted his direction of the reconstruction of a village in Iraq against the advice of Army general’s which quelled opposition in the dangerous province of Ninevah. “You look at all the participants involved and you coordinate all those variables to plan things.” Smith was recommended for appointment to the remainder of a three-year term that expires April 30 and to a new three-year term that begins May 1. Jack Nadwornik of Delton was recommended for re-appointment to a three-year term, his fourth. Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Jim Carr was the only applicant for the sole opening on the zoning board of appeals and, after being informed his appointment was a foregone conclusion provided the other fast oneliner of the day. “That’s why I love bein’ at the bottom of the barrel,” Carr cracked. All recommended appointments now move to the Feb. 12 board of commissioners meeting for final approval. All appointments were also recommended by unanimous votes, other than Groendyke’s reappointment to the community mental health authority board to which Commissioner Ben Geiger cast a nay vote. Asked for an explanation of his vote later, Geiger responded it was due to a past meeting of the committee in which Geiger reported he and other members receiving no time to peruse an annual budget before being asked to approve it. Geiger voted “no” at that time and was disgruntled with Groendyke for voting “yes.” In other business, the committee of the whole recommended board approval of the following: • A general fund budget amendment involving an overall $896 increase to revenue and expenditures due to additional revenues received from an animal shelter grant and an insurance refund related to jail inmate health insurance claims. • Appointment of Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, to serve on the board of the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council- Continued from previous column ity was the house and lot just north of their present home, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blivin. Here Mr. and Mrs. Pennock lived for three years. Mr. Pennock became very much discontented here owing to the complete change in his mode of life. He had always been accustomed to hard work upon the farm, and he could not reconcile himself to the change. So after living there three years he disposed of this property and purchased the farm in South Hastings now occupied by W.L. Pennock. Here they lived but one year, when Mr. Pennock purchased the place upon which they now live and immediately removed to it. Here they have lived for the past 27 years. No children of their own have come to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pennock, but they have given a home to other children who are gathered around the home circle today, paying their tribute of love to the dear old foster father and mother who so kindly took them in and cared for them in days gone by. Mrs. Maria Tolles, deceased, Mrs. Ella Rolfe, of Michigan City, Mrs. Etta Barnaby, of this city, and W.L. Pennock, of South Hastings, make up the list of those who have been brought from childhood to manhood and womanhood under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Pennock. To write the history of the religious life of Mr. and Mrs. Pennock would require a careful review of practically their whole careers. In 1850 they became members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Barry Township and have ever since been identified with this denomination, except for a space of three years during which they were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Hastings City. The church of their choice has always had their most hearty support and their most loyal service. Although both are in their 80th year, yet each returning Sabbath morning finds them at their place of worship, four miles distant and until within a year or two they have attended a second service at the schoolhouse in the afternoon, where Mrs. Pennock has served long and faithfully in the capacity of superintendent of the Sunday school. Rev. I. Martin, a former pastor of the church, speaking upon the occasion of the celebration of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Pennock, most beautifully described their religious life and works in these words: “They have ever been true defenders of the gospel of Christ, and liberal supporters of the church. The weary herald of the Cross has always found at their home an open door. In short, their home has always been the Christian’s ‘Wayside Inn.’” Both Mr. and Mrs. Pennock attend the annual conferences of their church and take an active part in its deliberations. Thus is a broader sense has the light of their religious life gone abroad throughout the state to brighten and to bless. (To be continued) Region 3. • A rezoning request from resident lake to mixed use in Section 5 of Orangeville Township made by Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant to expand its entertainment operations into an adjacent house. Planning and Zoning Administrator James McManus reported that notification of a public hearing on the request was mailed to all property owners within 300 feet and that no citizens attended the hearing. McManus also reported that the planning commission unanimously approved the request. • Updated policies and supporting language to the Hazard Communication (Right to Know) Program for the animal shelter, Central Dispatch, Charlton Park, the Commission on Aging, the courthouse, courts and law complex, Friend of the Court, health department, the sheriff’s department, and the transit system. The policies provide compliance with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Association standards regarding labeling, information and training, as well as required material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals and substances used by county by departments and agencies. • An amendment of the animal shelter advisory board bylaws to change the board’s regular meeting schedule day and time to the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Geiger inquired about changing the bylaws to allow the animal shelter advisory board to make its own determinations when changing meeting times rather than having to make a formal request to the county board. Commissioner James Dull objected to that possibility, citing a possibility that an animal shelter board majority could ostracize a board member with whom it didn’t agree. “This is not being designed to create a problem, but rather to solve a problem,” the animal shelter board’s Kathy Wiggins told Dull. Wiggins explained that the move was requested to accommodate a board member whose daytime employment makes attending meetings a difficulty. Geiger’s frustration led to the negative side of a 6-1 vote to recommend the request be approved at next week’s board meeting. The board of commissioners will conduct its official meeting Tuesday, March 12, beginning at 9 a.m. in the board chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Joint planning commission outlined by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township and the City of Hastings will be one step closer to establishing a joint planning commission Tuesday, March 12. The planning commissions and other elected officials from the city and Rutland township will meet with members of the Joint Planning Alliance at 7:30 p.m. in the Rutland Charter Township Hall to discuss the formation of the JPC. Monday, during the regular city planning commission meeting, Hastings city planner Tim Johnson outlined the process of establishing a JPC and what it will accomplish. The first step is the adoption an ordinance to create the JPC. Johnson said that once established, the JPC will have jurisdiction over the land in the preliminary initial urban services area, which currently includes the hotel property and the parcel adjacent to it, and zoning jurisdiction over parcels which are created within an Urban Services and Economic Development Agreement. “Ultimately, the mixed-use zoning district that will be utilized will have to be reviewed and approved by both planning commissions,” said Johnson, who added that the mixed-use zoning district will then have to be adopted into the city zoning ordinance. Once adopted, it will be used by the JPC to review site plans in an urban services district. Johnson said having a JPC review site plans would mean that developers would have to follow only one set of regulations and go to only one body, the JPC, to have their site plan reviewed, rather than having to go to both the city and the township. According to Johnson, once utilities are extended to the project and approved by the JPC, or if three years have passed since the land was brought into the urban services district, then the land is conditionally transferred to the city. The mixed-use zone regulations will continue to govern the conditionally transferred parcels. “The mixed-use zoning district would have already been approved by both the city and the township, and when the site is conditionally transferred into the city, the zoning regulations would already be prescribed in the city zoning ordinance,” said Johnson. In other business, the commission: • Considered amendments to the B-2 zoning regulations on M-37 west of Market Street. • Approved a motion to recommend the Hastings City Council set a public hearing for amendments to the signage regulations for real estate open houses, auctions and estate sales. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court St, in Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008: MAP CHANGE - A-2-2013 Request to rezone property in Section 29 (along S. M-37 Hwy) of Hastings Charter Township (see attached map). Beg at a point on the E-W ? line lying 665.20 ft S 89 Deg W of the E ? post of Section 29, T3N, R8W, th S 89 Deg W 225.45 ft, th N 26 Deg 38” W 553.70 ft, th E 50 ft, th N 26 Deg 38” W 163 ft, th NW’ly along E line of M-37 Hwy 355.32 ft, th NW’ly along said line 377.5 ft, th NW’ly along said line 673 ft, th E 528.4 ft, th N 132 ft, th E 652.78 ft, th S’ly to the EW ? line of Section 29 to POB. From GC to LI All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or e-mail to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St, in Hastings, MI, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 W State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 - (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77576698 �Page 10 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner State News Roundup Nominations sought for state history award Safe Harbor satellite office possible in Barry County Family Support Center board members and members of law enforcement met on Feb. 28 to discuss opening a satellite office of Allegan’s Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center in Barry County. Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt worked with Safe Harbor as an assistant prosecutor in Allegan County and has been instrumental in starting the disucssions in Barry County. Safe Harbor provides a lifeline to victims of child abuse and neglect in Allegan County. For more information on Safe Harbor go to www.safeharborallegan.org (from left) Safe Harbor Forensic Interviewer Chris Koster, Safe Harbor Executive Director Lori Antkoviak, Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt and Barry County Family Support Center Executive Director Karen Jousma. Corn program approved by state’s producers Man wanted in Barry County has shootout with Texas police by David DeDecker Staff Writer On March 1, 48-year-old Daniel J. Myers of Charlotte was killed in a shootout with Texas law enforcement March 1. According to El Paso police, Meyeers, 48, fled on foot before initiating a gun fight with police and border patrol. The suspect was fatally injured. Michigan State Police Troopers were dispatched Jan. 17 to a residence in Sanilac County after receiving a report of a fugitive. When troopers attempted contact with the suspect, he fled on foot before stealing a car. The vehicle was later located on the edge of the Minden Swamp where it appeared the vehicle had gotten stuck in the mud and the suspect had fled into the swamp. The MSP Aviation Unit joined the search, but was unable to locate the suspect. On Jan. 29, troopers from the Wayland Post responded to an armed robbery complaint of a 91-year-old woman in Barry County. Detectives and trooper investigators from the Wayland Post obtained an arrest warrant for Myers on two counts of armed robbery, habitual offender, and felony firearms. MSP Troopers from the Caro Post spoke with the suspect via telephone Feb. 28 and tried to convince him to turn himself in. He was suspected to be in Texas. The suspect refused to turn himself in and commented that he was not going back to prison. El Paso police located the man March 1 and attempted to stop him. The man fled in a vehicle and led officers on a pursuit into the desert. An on-duty United States Border Patrol Agent was in the area and assisted officers in a foot pursuit of the man. The man then began shooting at three El Paso police and the border patrol agent, who returned fire. At this time, the El Paso Police Department’s Shooting Review Team and Crimes Against Persons unit are conducting an investigation. Other agencies involved in the investigation include the Texas Rangers, U.S. Border Patrol and the FBI. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:00 A.M. Thursday April 18, 2013 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Asphalt Paving Slag Bituminous Mixtures Dust Control Culverts Crack Seal Blocks Chloride Tank The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member D. David Dykstra Member 77576561 Assyria Township Board of Review NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, March 11, 2013 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Thursday, March 14, 2013 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 6pm 6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9pm The Board of Review will also meet Friday, March 15, 2013 at 6pm to complete Board of Review business. The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2013 are as follows: Ratio Multiplier Agricultural 53.00% .9433 Commercial 52.81% .9467 Industrial 48.50% 1.0309 Residential 50.89% .9825 Individuals with disabilities requesting assistance should place their request to Debbie Massimino, Assyria 07622317 Township Clerk 269-758-4003. Michigan corn producers have voted to continue the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan — the state’s corn check-off program — for another five years. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development conducted the referendum. For the program to continue, the referendum had to pass by both the majority of corn farmers and the number of corn producers who voted. The vote passed by 85 percent of the popular vote of farmers, and 65 percent of the production voted. The CMPM was created under the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act, Public Act 232 of 1965. This law allows for the establishment of check-off programs, like the CMPM, for commodities grown in Michigan and sold. Since the CMPM is a mandatory check-off, every five years Michigan’s corn farmers are asked if they want the program to continue for an additional five years. “We are very excited that the vote passed by such a large majority. We work hard for the best interests of our state’s corn farmers and this vote was a reaffirmation that they approve of the work we’re doing for the industry,” says Jim Zook, executive director of the CMPM. “Agriculture is Michigan’s second-largest industry and corn is an integral part of that. We’re pleased that our CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS E MADISON ST WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids to directional bore approximately 75 feet under Fall Creek between Newton Court and Boltwood Avenue for the placement of an 8 inch water main. Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be addressed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid – East Madison Street Water Main Improvements”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77576721 The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7pm to receive the Tax Rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall on the following dates to hear protests: The Michigan Historical Commission Tuesday announced it is accepting nominations for the Gov. John B. Swainson Award. The award is given annually by the Michigan Historical Commission to state, county or municipal employees who have gone above and beyond their official job duties to help preserve Michigan’s history. To recognize these contributions, in 1996 the Michigan Historical Commission instituted the Gov. John B. Swainson Award in honor of the legislator, governor and judge whose commitment to history continues to inspire. “Our historic resources are among Michigan’s greatest treasures, and the Swainson Award helps us pay tribute to those who serve as stewards of our state’s rich heritage,” said Jack Dempsey, Michigan Historical Commission president. Nomination forms and complete rules can be found online, www.michigan.gov/mhcommission. The deadline to submit nominations is April 12. NOTICE: The Hastings City Barry County Airport is seeking to purchase the following: One (1) New 2013 Zero-Turn Commercial mower with the following equipment summary: • • • • commercial 30 + horsepower rated gasoline engine 60” or 61” commercial mower deck ROP system Independent suspension or equivalent Please send sealed quotes to (Attention Mower) Hastings City Barry County Airport, 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Quotes will be accepted until March 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Any quotes after deadline will not be considered. The Hastings City Barry County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid or quote. Bids or quotes may not be accepted solely on the purchase price. Any questions, please call Mark Noteboom at 269945-6306. 77576644 growers understand the importance and value of continuing this vital program. This will allow us to continue our work and help educate consumers about our industry.” “The check-off dollars go toward research, promotion and education about farmers, corn production and corn uses,” said Pat Feldpausch, CMPM president and a corn grower from Fowler. “In the 20 years that CMPM has been in existence, we have made great strides and advances in the areas of new uses for our state’s abundant corn crop.” For more information, visit the website www.micorn.org. Michigan ranks high in new corporate facilities, expansions Site Selection magazine has named Michigan the No. 4 state for major new corporate facilities and expansions in 2012, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Tuesday. “Once again, the nation is taking notice of the bold reforms now driving Michigan forward. More companies are choosing to grow their futures in Michigan, and that is reinforcing our well-earned reputation as America’s comeback state,” Snyder said. Site Selection, a global business publication, verified 337 projects in Michigan that met capital investment, job-creation or size standards as part of its annual Governor’s Cup ranking. This year, Michigan finished behind first-place Texas, second-place Ohio and third-place Pennsylvania. Rounding out the top 10 were Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. Major new corporate projects for Michigan in 2012 included expansions by leading automotive suppliers MAHLE (Farmington Hills), Brose (New Boston, Auburn Hills and Warren), and Dart Container’s headquarters expansion (Mason); General Motors’ new innovation center (Warren), Magna Sealing and Glass Systems (Holland Charter Township) and Hark Orchids’ new propagation facility (Kalamazoo), the company’s first global expansion outside of Germany. “This recognition sends a message around the world that Michigan’s highly competitive business climate and tremendous workforce capabilities make our state a top location for new corporate expansions,” said Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Michael A. Finney. The magazine awards the Governor’s Cup each year to the governor of the state with the highest number of qualified capital investment projects the previous calendar year. The publication’s proprietary New Plant database is populated with privatesector projects that meet one or more of these criteria: an investment of at least $1 million, creation of 50 or more new jobs or construction of new space of at least 20,000 square feet. The Governor’s Cup rankings are available online at w w w. s i t e s e l e c t i o n . c o m / i s s u e s / 2013/mar/cover.cfm. LEGAL NOTICES THE ESTATE OF NANCY V. HOMRICH, DECEASED 675 WELCOME RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058 - BARRY COUNTY You are informed as follows: You have the right to request a meeting with NuUnion Credit Union, n/k/a Lake Trust Credit Union. The contact person is Netia Brown at (734) 462-8631. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 313-456-3540. If you request a meeting to attempt to work out a loan modification foreclosure proceedings will not commence until 90 days after the date of this letter. If you and the lender enter into a loan modification agreement the mortgage will not be foreclosed upon as long as you abide by the terms of the loan modification. You have the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan lawyer referral service phone number is 1-800-968-0738. Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, P.L.L.C. Kenneth C. Butler II (P 28477) 24525 Harper St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-777-0770 77576758 DATED: 3/7/2013 (03-07) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A. Jones and Mary E. Jones, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2004, and recorded on November 9, 2004 in instrument 1136934, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 15/100 Dollars ($31,969.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 500.00 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 1; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East Parallel with the West line of said Section 1 a distance of 950.82 feet; thence South 87 degrees 34 minutes 29 seconds East 329.62 feet to the East line of the West 830 feet of the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 1, as measured along said East and West 1/4 line; thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds West, parallel with said West section line 936.85 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said East and West 1/4 line 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #422028F01 77576438 (02-28)(03-21) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAY N. SCOTT, A MARRIED MAN and JEROME MEEHAN, A MARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 16, 2005, in Document No. 1157842, and re-recorded on June 21, 2011 in Document No./Liber 201106210006025, on Page 1, and modified, recorded December 29, 2010, in Document No. 201012290012081, and assigned by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty Cents ($122,609.60), including interest at 4.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 21, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 207.24 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 416.95 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST 351.06 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 629.73 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 42.32 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 367.39 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR BIVENS ROAD (OLD HIGHWAY M-79/M-66) AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468, ON PAGE 692. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR HIGHWAY M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692 AND ON ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.004393 FHA (02-21)(03-14) 77576423 Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING & BUDGET WORKSHOP FEB. 23, 2013 5 Board members present 0 guests Regular meeting opened at 10 am Approved: Previous Minutes Delton District Library Grant Green Gables Grant Budget Transfer Send budget to Budget Public hearing on March 25, 2013 Adjourned 11:40 am Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77576700 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janell Everett, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2004, and recorded on April 13, 2004 in instrument 1125213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Five and 07/100 Dollars ($76,305.07). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 12 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419613F01 (02-14)(03-07) 77576227 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Pashby and Janice J. Pashby, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Evolve Bank & Trust, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2011, and recorded on September 23, 2011 in instrument 201109230008952, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 47/100 Dollars ($150,498.47). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 528.30 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 25, the centerline of Irving Road; thence South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 72.26 feet along said centerline for the true Place of Beginning; thence continuing South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 218.09 feet along said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds East 328.44 feet; thence North 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds West 218.09 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 328.44 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #413238F02 77576498 (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J. Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July 12, 2004 and recorded July 29, 2004 in Instrument # 1131591 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Dollars and SeventyThree Cents ($129,690.73) including interest 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 28, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/23/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-76843 (02-21)(03-14) 77576428 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Pyrzynski and Christine M. Pyrzynski, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mainstreet Saving Bank, FSB its succesors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 1, 2003, and recorded on October 8, 2003 in instrument 1115146, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($179,175.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, distant Northerly 713 feet from the center 1/4 post of Section 27; thence Northerly 607 feet more or less along said North and South 1/4 line to the South line of the North 1,320 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence East 1320 feet more or less parallel with the North line of Section 27 to the East 1/8 line thereof; thence Southerly 921 feet more or less along said East 1/8 line of the North 2241 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence West 1045 feet more or less parallel with the North line of said Section to a point 275 feet East of the North and South 1/4 line thereof; thence Northerly 314 feet more or less parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to a point 713 feet North of the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 27; thence West 275 feet to the place of beginning. Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #421018F01 (03-07)(03-28) 77576716 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ken Yates and Susan Yates, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 22, 2009, and recorded on June 29, 2009 in instrument 200906290006748, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five and 51/100 Dollars ($125,925.51). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 1, B-Z Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 12 of Plats, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The North 270 feet of the West 1/2 of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 31, T1N, R10W, thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning, thence East to the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence South to the intersection of the North line of Consumers Power Company right of way and the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence North 80 degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds West 1182.65 feet to the point on the East line of Lots 3, B-Z Bees Acres No. 1, thence North to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416149F01 77576379 (02-21)(03-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by TRACEY L. HAYMAN, a single woman and ROBIN L. REED, a single woman (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated October 15, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on January 25, 2008, as Instrument No. 200801250000799, as amended by an amendment to mortgage dated September 7, 2010, recorded September 17, 2010, as Instrument No. 201009170008628, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 37/100 Dollars ($144,490.37). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 14th day of March, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lots 7 and 8, Sawdy's Subdivision, Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 27. Together with all fixtures, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 95 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland, Michigan 48897 P.P. #08-15-090-004-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77576102 8913739-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter Robirds and Rebecca Robirds, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2006, and recorded on September 25, 2006 in instrument 1170529, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($170,124.12). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 36 of Mulberry Hills Estates, a Condominium according to the Master Deed thereof recorded in Instrument No. 1092759, of Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 24, and any amendments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements of said condominium as set forth in said Master Deed, and any amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420407F01 77576571 (02-28)(03-21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST D. BONIFACE, a single man of 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to CONSUMERS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION of 525 W. WILLOW, LANSING, MI 48901-5100, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 19, 2003, and recorded on JUNE 30, 2003, in INSTRUMENT NO. 1107403 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 39/100THS ($63,647.39) DOLLARS with interest at 9.5% percent per annum, and attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part hereof, NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on MARCH 21, 2013, at 1:00 P.M., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All the certain pieces or parcels of land situate in the TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 12, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 773.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 394 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 723.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE, 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID POINT LYING WEST, 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 33.00 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF AN EXISTING DRIVE FROM STATE ROAD. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 2-14-13 (02-14)(03-14) (02-14)(03-14) 77576195 FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Derushia, a single man to CitiFinancial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2005 and recorded September 14, 2005 in Instrument # 1152713 Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($103,038.15) including interest 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: To-Wit, the North one-half of Lot 9, all Lot 10 and the South one-half of Lot 11 of Scott Park, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Being the same property conveyed by fee simple deed from the Estate of Marie Trumbull, by Robert Derushia, Independent Personal Representative to Robert Derushia dated July 14, 1997 recorded on July 22, 1997 in Liber 702, Page 555 in Barry County Records, State of Michigan. Commonly known as 11843 Scott Park Rd., Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 CitiFinancial, Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-77639 (0277576433 21)(03-14) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JON POORTENGA and LISA POORTENGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2007, and recorded on April 9, 2007, in Document No. 1178475, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($128,362.79), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 11 OF SOUTHEASTERN VILLAGE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 28 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576606 JPMC.000584 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated the 25th day of June, 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of August, 2003, in Instrument No. 1110976, of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to LoanCare, a division of FNF, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,132.95 (seventy-six thousand one hundred thirty-two and 95/100) plus accrued interest at 5.75% (five point seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 21st day of March, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 420 W. Grand Street Tax Parcel No.: 055-001-364-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 21, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 77576413 10112955 (02-21)(03-14) �Page 12 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 13-26323-NC In the matter of Patricia Ann Miller. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On April 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Family Division Courtroom, 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI before the Honorable William M. Doherty, Chief Judge, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Change of Name of Patricia Ann Miller to Patricia Ann Miller-Ferriell. Patricia Ann Miller 12950 Pine Lake Road Plainwell, MI 49080 77576702 (269) 838-1413 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage (“Mortgage”) made by Kelly Veenstra and Joshua Veenstra, wife and husband, of 345 Edgewood Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333, Mortgagor, to Lake Michigan Credit Union, a state chartered credit union, having its principal office at 4027 Lake Drive SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, which Mortgage was dated March 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 6, 2005 at Instrument Number 1144439. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Ninety-six Thousand Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($96,014.54). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 11th day of April, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: Lot(s) 57, Bryanwood Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 44. PP# 08-41-127-057-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be as provided by MCLA 600.3241a. If this property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, during the period of redemption, borrower/mortgagor will be responsible to the purchaser or to the mortgage holder for physical injury to the property beyond wear and tear resulting from the normal use of the property if the physical injury is caused by or at the direction of the borrower/mortgagor. Dated: February 26, 2013 LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Charles J. Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 235-3100 77576616 FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 10, 2006 and recorded March 24, 2006 in Instrument # 1161669 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($13,633.72) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77576418 No: 13-76842 (02-21)(03-14) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO 13-26678-DE Estate of BARBARA ELLEN HUVER. Date of Birth: September 7, 1934. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, BARBARA ELLEN HUVER, died September 6, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to JEFFREY M. HUVER, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 JEFFREY M. HUVER 6611 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE DELTON, MI 49046 77576696 (269) 806-3513 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2013-26307-DE Estate of ROSS STANLEY POWELL. Date of Birth: April 3, 1933. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, ROSS STANLEY POWELL, died December 1, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to AMY MARIE POWELL, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/28/13 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 AMY MARIE POWELL 13434 EAST BASELINE ROAD HICKORY CORNERS, MI 49060-9513 77576661 (269) 808-8339 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of BILLIE SANFORD NEAL A/K/A/ BILLY SANFORD NEAL. Date of birth: 01/10/1930. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, BILLIE SANFORD NEAL A/K/A /BILLY, died 12/16/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to JEFFERY LEE NEAL, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET, SUITE 202, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. KATHLEEN A. HENGESBACH P-37427 10561 WEST SAINT JOE HWY VERMONTVILLE, MI 49096 (517) 566-8761 JEFFERY LEE NEAL 7250 WOLF ROAD BELLEVUE, MI 49021 77576647 (269) 209-2038 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon F. Stark a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Hastings City Bank, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2011, and recorded on May 26, 2011 in instrument 201105260005402, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($98,647.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant West 515.0 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 2; thence West 220.0 feet along said South line; thence North 231.0 feet at right angles; thence East 220.0 feet; thence South 231.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420894F01 77576711 (03-07)(03-28) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN SLOCUM, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2006, and recorded on July 11, 2006, in Document No. 1167031, and re-recorded on October 23, 2006 in Document No./Liber 1171767, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($132,474.71), including interest at 3.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 29, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, WHICH LIES 913.90 FEET DUE EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576611 NM.001741 CONV (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth W. Wood, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2001, and recorded on October 26, 2001 in instrument 1068756, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Chase Home Finance, LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 56/100 Dollars ($60,613.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419830F01 77576248 (02-14)(03-07) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN VANDUINE and SUSAN VANDUINE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004, and recorded on March 11, 2004, in Document No. 1123505, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and ThirtyOne Cents ($115,460.31), including interest at 3.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY STARTING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE NORTH 88 DEGREES WEST, 849.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKER PARK; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES WEST, 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST, 123.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 58 1 / 2 MINUTES WEST TO STEWART LAKE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID LAKE 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTH 58 DEGREES WEST FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES EAST TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002764 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on June 15, 1992 by Christine Ann Jenkins, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on June 18, 1992 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber No. 546, Pages 991-998. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 89/100 Dollars ($15,815.89), including interest at 4.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, April 4, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Lot 416 and the north 1/2 of Lot 417 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. More commonly known as: 210 N. Washington Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 22, 2013 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 100 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77576544 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 96/100 Dollars ($132,254.96). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419884F01 77576586 (02-28)(03-21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on June 11, 2004, by Jeffrey L. Noteboom and Diane M. Noteboom, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on June 17, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1129483, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 29, 2012, recorded on March 8, 2012, in Instrument Number 201203080002412, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-One and 03/100 Dollars ($104,171.03); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Lot 17 and the West half of Lot 18 of East-Mar-Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 22, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as: 1630 Boulder Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-06-225-017-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: February 8, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 37177576374 8253 (02-21)(03-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M. Ricketts and Bambi R. Ricketts, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2002, and recorded on November 1, 2002 in instrument 1090769, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Two and 45/100 Dollars ($91,462.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18, Fairview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #387378F02 77576564 (02-28)(03-21) Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the28th day of March, A.D., 2013 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: February 7, 2013 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77576006 48302 (248) 335-9200 (02-07)(03-21) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — Page 13 Delton boys start district by scoring third straight victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers didn’t get off to a fast start to this season, but they got off to a fast start Monday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team outscored Springport 23-8 in the opening quarter of Monday’s Class C District opener in Delton, and went on to a 55-43 win over the Spartans. Jeff Minehart hit four three-point attempts right off the bat, and five in the game, to spark Delton. He finished the night with 18 points. “They started in a zone and he got hot,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis, who’s team improved to 5-15 this year with the win, and was slated to face Galesburg-Augusta in the district semifinals last night in Delton. Zach Leinaar had 17 points and six steals POLICE BEAT BEA Man takes meth lab on the road Michigan State Police stopped a vehicle Feb. 25 in Shelbyville due to the driver not wearing a seat belt. After speaking with the occupants and further investigation, the passenger was cited for open alcohol and the driver was found to have meth in his possession. Troopers also discovered a one pot meth lab and other meth components in the vehicle. The investigation continued at the 49-year-old Delton man’s residence where an additional one pot meth lab and components were found. He was arraigned on operating/maintaining a meth lab, possession of meth, use of meth and operating while under the influence of drugs. Stopped after lighting up for work Hastings Police responded Feb. 26 to the area of Green and Jefferson streets for a possible intoxicated driver. Police located the white Toyota 4-Runner and followed the vehicle a short distance. The SUV was reportedly observed swerving and having difficulties staying in its own traffic lane. The 21-year-old Hastings driver was stopped at Center and Market Streets. The driver told police he had smoked some marijuana prior to leaving for work. After some field testing he was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of drugs. The driver was transported to Pennock Hospital for a blood test and then lodged at the Barry County Jail. Woman has prescription for jail time Hastings Police observed a vehicle March 4 which was parked on the side of Michigan Avenue and then sped southbound honking its horn at a vehicle in front of it. A traffic stop was made on the Jeep Cherokee near Apple Street. The female driver got out of her SUV and started yelling at the stopped vehicle in front of her, stating it had hit her vehicle while she was parked. Police made contact with the 36-year-old female driver of the second vehicle, and asked her why she did not stop when she hit the Jeep. The woman told police she had been on her cell phone and didn’t realize she was so close to the parked vehicle. Reportedly, police observed her speech was slow and methodical and she was having a difficult time articulating words. She informed officers she had not been drinking alcohol or taking any drugs. An empty prescription bottle was located in the vehicle and she said it belonged to a friend. She said it had contained Adderall and Xanax, but denied taking any medication. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of drugs. While at the Barry County Jail, the woman said she had taken several mixed prescription medications and was then transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment and blood test. A background check revealed the woman has a previous conviction for OWI in 2008, so she was charged with operating under the influence of drugs, second offense, and driving while license suspended. Ex-boyfriend stalks his way to police department Hastings Police spoke with a victim March 2 about ongoing harassment by her ex-boyfriend. The victim informed police she has been harassed since October through mostly phone calls and text messages, but he has also showed up at her residence and place of employment. The victim informed police she has filed numerous reports with Hastings Police and the Lake Odessa police department. The victim was able to show 82 phone calls within the past 72 hours from the ex-boyfriend’s phone. The victim was also able to provide copies of text messages she had received. While she was at the Hastings Police Department, the victim received a call from the man. Officers told him he was to stop contacting her. After warning the subject to stop having contact, he arrived at HPD demanding to see the woman. He was placed under arrest for stalking. A small bag of marijuana was located in the man’s jacket pocket for which he was also charged. Theft of items occurs during move Barry County Deputies were called to a Huff Road residence in Hope Township for a reported burglary. A woman said she was in the process of moving from this house and had not been to the residence in about three days. When she came to the house to move some personal property, she found the house’s breezeway sliding door was open. She told deputies both the garage door and main entry door were also open. Reportedly, the deadbolt from another door had been removed and was laying on the floor nearby. Multiple tools and a generator were missing from the garage, along with many of the small appliances in the kitchen. The television and video game systems were missing from the living room, plus a laptop computer from the home office. Another television and jewelry were missing from the bedroom. The woman said a drum set was also gone. In total, over $7,000 in items were taken. There are no suspects in the case which remains open. Elderly driver wants close shave, hits building An elderly driver lost control of his vehicle and hit a building on South M-43 in Delton. No one was injured in the accident that occurred Feb. 13. Barry County Sheriff’s Department investigated the incident. The vehicle reportedly jumped a sidewalk and struck the building. The driver said he was going to get a haircut and couldn’t stop his vehicle in time to avoid the building. Emergency personnel were called to check the driver for injuries and he was cleared at the scene. There was no damage reported to the vehicle or the building according to the police report. Delton Kellogg senior Colton Tobias flips a one-handed shot over Springport’s Alec Taylor during Monday’s district opener at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) for Delton as well, and Colton Tobias chipped in six points and eight rebounds. Miknis said getting defensive stops and finishing possessions off with defensive rebounds was key against the Spartans. “We practiced the night before, and we talked about how there are going to be ten different key moments during the game where we’re going to have to get two stops in a row, or to end a quarter are we going to get a stop to end the quarter,” Miknis said. “That was a huge focal point for us defensively.” Zach Keeler led the Spartans with 15 points. Kyle Frizzell added nine and Logan Neill seven. The victory was the fourth in the past month for the Panthers, who had just one win in all of December and January. Miknis said he figured his team’s turn Officers called about suspicious driver A caller told Barry County Central Dispatch that a vehicle was southbound on South M-37 and Brogan Road, in Baltimore Township, and was crossing the center line and fog line March 1. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were unable to locate the suspicious vehicle. those struggles. If you want to pick a turning point, when teams are struggling they always pick a time, that was just a good moment for us to reflect. “We’ve had some good luck to go along with it. The ball has been rolling our way a little bit.” The Panthers went 7-of-8 at the free throw line in overtime at Olivet Thursday, scoring all of their points at the line in the extra session to top the Eagles 40-37. The game was close throughout, with the two teams tied at 14-14 at the half. Zach Leinaar led Delton with 16 points on the night, and added six rebounds. Tobias had eight points and nine rebounds. Minehart finished with seven points and Zach Meyers five. Anthony Houtrow chipped in four points and five rebounds for the Panthers. Olivet got 13 points from Nick Coolidge and ten from Quintan Harris. For Sale In Memoriam Help Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN LEE In memory of you on your 28th birthday March 9th We love and miss you. EXPERIENCED HHAs/CNAs: Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas (including Albion, Homer, Three Rivers, Galesburg) FT/PT-days/nights. Please send resumes to: recruiter@optimalstaffing. com or fax to 517-394-7716. IN MEMORY OF Ron Armour Family and friends will gather at the cross on Lacey Road Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 5:30PM. Following we will proceed to Cedar Creek Cemetery on Estate Sale Cedar Creek Road where his ESTATE/MOVING SALES: ashes will be buried. by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. Help Wanted (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. 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Barry County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a suspicious situation on South Jones Road, in southern Barry County. Lights were on in a home when a homeowner was out of town. Officers observed there were lights on in the living room, but found nobody inside the home. They contacted the homeowner who indicated the lights might have been left on when they left. around really began with an evening in Kalamazoo in early February. “A couple weeks ago we went over to a Western Michigan game,” Miknis said. “The whole program went and got pizzas, and it was really when we were struggling. We needed a chance to take a day off and relax. Then, we really started playing some good ball.” That little break, combined with a renewed focus on a solid 3-2 zone defense and a few bounces going the right way have helped the Panthers pick things up recently. They topped Parchment on Hall of Fame night at Delton Kellogg High School Feb. 8, and after a tough loss to Galesburg-Augusta, played a great game in defeat at Schoolcraft. Delton then closed out the Kalamazoo Valley Association with overtime wins at Pennfield and Olivet. “Confidence is the biggest thing,” Miknis said. “We could have packed it in with all Middleville Banner CLASSIFIEDS man missing CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 since March 1 Police check out suspicious vehicle Deputies investigate lights on/nobody home Panther junior forward Anthony Houtrow (32) flies towards the basket as Springport’s Alec Taylor swats at the ball from behind during Monday’s Class C District opener at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lucas Poll has been missing since last Friday. As the Banner went to press, Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were still searching for a missing 30-year-old Middleville man named Lucas Poll. According to family members, the last contact with Poll was by telephone on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The family believes Poll is in danger and has been without medication for an unknown length of time. Poll suffers from mental illness and the family is requesting help to locate him. Poll is six feet tall, has short brown hair and brown eyes. He is most likely wearing a black Carhartt jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt. On Sunday, March 3, the sheriff’s department conducted a search on foot for Poll ranging from his apartment and, on March 4, conducted a helicopter search of the Thornapple River and the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The department is now looking for volunteers to conduct a citizen’s search for Poll on Saturday, March 9. Volunteers are asked to call 269-948-4801 after 3 p.m. on March 8 to sign up for the search. The search will begin at the Middleville Baptist Church. Anyone with information on Poll’s location should contact the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at 269-948-4801. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77573427 Community Notices BC VINTAGE FORMALLY Barry Co. Antique Show. Saturday March 9th 9am5pm & Sunday March 10th 10am-3pm. Antiques, industrial, shabby sheik, reproposed & primitive. $4 admission, Barry Co. Expo Center Just North of Hastings on M37 Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 �Page 14 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Vikes get lead with threes, hold it with free throws by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s an age-old strategy, especially at tournament time. The team that is behind fouls the team that is ahead as time winds down. It’s a way to stop the clock and extend the game. If the team that’s ahead doesn’t miss a free throw though, it’s all in vain. Lakewood’s varsity boys basketball team was 31-of-33 at the free throw line in its Class B District opener against Thornapple Kellogg Monday at Portland High School. The Vikings led 48-40 at the end of the third quarter, and by the time the fourth quarter had finished the Trojans had managed to shave just one point of that Viking lead. Lakewood scored a 77-70 win over the Trojans, going 18-of-19 at the free throw line in that final eight minutes alone. “We were like, ‘who do we foul? Who do we foul? It doesn’t really matter,’ said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Mike Rynearson. “You’ve got to tip your hat to a team that shoots that percentage from the free throw line. Not too many teams will do that. I don’t know what they were from the threepoint arc, but they made their share of threepointers too.” The threes helped the Vikings get the lead in the first place. A couple Trojan turnovers helped the Vikings go on a 11-0 lead in the early part of the second quarter, turning a 1413 Trojan lead into a 24-14 Viking advantage. Lakewood got two threes from Alex Potter and one from Kalib McKinney during that stretch. The Vikings went on a 22-11 run over the last six and a half minutes of the first half and led 35-25 at the break. Lakewood’s lead hung close to ten points throughout the second half, until Louis Koepke hit back-to-back threes for TK with just over two minutes left in the game. Those Lakewood’s Alex Potter fires a threepointer over Thornapple Kellogg’s Kameryn Kidder early in the fourth quarter Monday at Portland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Tommy Hamilton drives past Lakewood’s Colin O’Mara during the first half of Monday’s Class B District opener at Portland High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) buckets cut Lakewood’s lead to 63-58. Koepke added another three later and Grant Allison hit one as well for the Trojans, but the Vikings just never missed a free throw. “We’ve shot free throws well all year. I think we’re at like 85 percent for the season. It’s something we obviously drill,” said Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield. “We shoot about 60 free throws a day in practice, and 31-for-33 is going to win you a lot of ball games.” Potter led the Vikings with 18 points, knocking down four three-pointers. Jacob Buehler and Michael Carr had 12 points each. Buehler led the Vikings at the free throw line, going 10-of-10. David Parks had ten points for the Vikings, knocking down three threes, and also added six rebounds and five assists. Dylan Durkee had six points, six rebounds and three assists. “The defensive end is really what made the difference,” Piercefield said. “Our rotations have really gotten better. It’s taken us a while Lakewood forward Michael Carr (left) works to dribble past the pressure being put on by Thornapple Kellogg’s Clay Francisco early in the second half Monday at Portland High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) for our guys to understand the defensive philosophy we want to play with this year. It’s taken us a while to get it and to grasp it.” Piercefield was worried that his team didn’t have a game last week, but it turned out okay for his Vikings. “It’s the best week of practice we had all year,” he said. “We just beat each other up. We were physical, we communicated and we had fun. We grew so much the last five days. I was giving (Lakewood athletic director) Mr. Barker a hard time about a week off at the end. Now I’ve got to go tell him ‘thank you.’” Thornapple Kellogg got 27 points from its lone senior, Allison, who hit four threes and went 7-of-10 at the free throw line. “We teased him a little bit. We called him our leader. We called him the coach on the floor,” Rynearson said of Allison. “Some of the guys even called him grandpa. We had fun with it. He is a good kid and he’s a hard worker. Hair is flying all over out there. You know he’s hustling. You know he’s working hard. He’s trying his best. You can’t ask for anything more than that. “He battled through a long season, but I think the leadership that he had to show on the floor this year with these young guys is going to carry over into things that he does in his life after school. I think it’s going to pay off in the long run.” TK also got 12 points from Tommy Hamilton and 11 from Koepke. The Trojans got to the free throw line almost as much of the Vikings, 31 times, but hit just 20 of those attempts. Lakewood improved to 8-13 overall this season with the win, while the Trojans finished out the year with a 4-17 record. Vikes top Hastings in district semis Hastings’ Grace Meade (back) pressures Lakewood’s Madison McLean in the back-court during the first half of Wednesday’s district semifinal in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood came into the Class B District Tournament at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville with a combined 0-5 record against the four other teams in the district. The Vikings dropped two Capital Area Activities Conference White Division contests with Portland and non-conference contests against Thornapple Kellogg, Hastings and Ionia. The Lakewood girls had more postseason wins than all four of those teams combined heading into Friday night’s district championship game against Ionia after topping Hastings 33-27 in the district semifinals Wednesday. Hastings went on a 6-0 run over a two and a half minute span late in the third quarter to wipe out a six-point Viking lead and tie the game at 23-23. Soon after tying up the game though, the Saxons forgot about Emily Kutch for a moment. Kutch drilled a three-pointer with 1:39 left in the third quarter to break that tie and the Vikings led the rest of the evening. The Vikings held the Saxons to one field goal in the final 10:27 of the contest, and just four points in the fourth quarter. The key was handling Saxon senior guard Taylor Carter and freshman center Maddie Dailey. Lakewood limited Carter, the Saxons’ leading scorer, to just three points - all of them coming in the first half. Dailey had eight points, and just three in the second half, to go along with ten rebounds. The Saxons’ Erin Gray (14) looks for help as Lakewood’s Taylor VantLand pressures her in front of the Viking bench in the second quarter Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We played great defense. We’ve been doing some good things on the pick-and-roll and our help-side defense when it’s there we’re pretty solid and we were,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We did a nice job of that.” Viking point guard Brooke Wieland did an excellent job of limiting Carter’s clean looks at the basket. Frost said that going man-toman with Wieland chasing Carter proved a much better strategy than the match-up zone they threw at the Saxons in the regular season meeting. Kutch did her best to keep Dailey from getting the ball in good position near the basket, and Liz Campeau, Jessica Stoepker and Konnor Geiger provided solid weak-side defense when the Saxons were able to get the ball inside. Kutch led the Viking offense with 14 points, and added ten rebounds and two steals. Campeau had a huge game, with eight points and seven rebounds. Wieland chipped in six points and seven rebounds to go with her stellar defense, and Taylor VantLand added three points and seven boards. “We were just a little bit impatient on offense which leads us to turnovers and bad shots, but we got a few breaks and made some plays,” Frost said. Hastings ends its first season under head coach Andrew Mains with a record of 7-14. Ionia knocked off Portland 36-26 in the Hastings girls close out ski season with third-place finish The Hastings Ski Race team recently completed its third season with a third place finish at their final race of the year at Timber Ridge Ski Resort. Placing first overall for the team and at the race was Katie Brown. Kylee Nemetz placed 13th overall, Abby Laubaugh 20th, and Allie Taylor was 22nd. Prior to the Feb. The team had placed third at three other races and second at one during the course of the Southwest Michigan High School Ski League season. The team coached by Rick Brown and Rob Taylor practiced during the week at Bittersweet Ski Area in Otsego. Team members (from left) are Laubaugh, Taylor, Brown and Nemetz. Hastings boys close regular season with victory at EGR Hastings’ Rachel Quillen (left) and Lakewood’s Liz Campeau battle for a rebound during the third quarter of Wednesday’s Class B District Semifinal at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) other district semifinal in Middleville Wednesday. Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team closed out a 17-3 regular season with a 45-32 non-conference victory at East Grand Rapids Thursday. Maxwell Clark led the Saxons with 16 points, going 10-of-13 at the free throw line, and also chipped in three assists and seven rebounds. The Saxons had about a week to get ready for their postseason opener, which was last night at Portland against Lakewood in the Class B District Semifinals. Hastings pulled away form the Pioneers Thursday with a 16-8 run in the second quarter. Michael Eastman added ten points and seven rebounds for the Saxons, and Ian Beck scored eight points. Hastings also got five points each from Zach McMahon and Eric Hart. The Pioneers got ten points each from Jahaan Brown and Marcus Hall. Ionia and Portland were set to meet in the other district semifinal at Portland Wednesday. The district championship game is set for Friday at 7 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — Page 15 Junior’s three-pointer saves Lions’ senior night by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “I don’t think he called ‘bank’,” said Maple Maple Valley’s Micah Bromley flies past Hackett Catholic Central’s Dan Thayer on his way to the basket during Thursday’s regular season finale at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley senior captain Garret Mater with a big smile one his face. Fellow senior captain Garrett Miller agreed. “He didn’t call bank. It shouldn’t have counted,” said Miller, chuckling to himself. It did count though, and made for a sweet ending to senior night at Maple Valley High School Thursday. Junior forward Adam Gonser pulled down a missed Hackett Catholic Central free throw and raced up the right side of the court, pulled up five feet before the three-point line and banked in a three-pointer that gave the host Lions a 53-52 victory over the Fighting Irish to end the Kalamazoo Valley Association season. “Us seniors, we didn’t play too well, but Gonser bailed us out at the end,” said Mater. “The juniors stepped up and helped us out a lot. They played well. We’re not done yet. Hopefully this propels us to a run in the districts.” The Lions were scheduled to open play in the Class C District Tournament at Delton Kellogg last night, in the semifinals against Albion. The Lions and their classmates flooded the floor after the post-game handshakes Friday, first lifting Gonser above the crowd in celebration and then team manager Arden “Dragos” Burd, who was honored following the senior night ceremony with a banner that will hang in the high school gymnasium for his work as the schools’ most valuable manger for the past four years. Maple Valley needed lots of things to go right in the final minute to be able to split their season series with the Fighting Irish, and end the regular season with a 13-7 overall record. The Lions led 40-31 heading into the fourth quarter, after a three-pointer by Samuel Benedict beat the buzzer at the end of the third quarter. Hackett though started the fourth quarter on a 13-1 run, taking a 44-41 lead on a threepointer by Brian Aldrich with 5 minutes and 56 seconds to play. The Irish lead grew to as many as five points. Bryan Bradley hit two free throws to put the Irish up 49-44 with 57.1 seconds to play. Hackett went just 3-of-8 at the free throw line the rest of the way though. The Irish lead was still five at 50-45 after Mark Allwardt split a pair at the line with 36.2 seconds left. At the other end, Benedict drove Maple Valley guard Garrett Miller gets a screen from teammate Tommy Mudge (right) to shake off Hackett Catholic Central’s Ted Rider Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the lane to score two points with 24.5 seconds left for the Lions. Ted Rider followed that up by splitting a pair of free throws at the other end. Gonser pulled down Rider’s missed second attempt and dribbled all the way into the paint at the other end before dishing the ball to a wideopen teammate Tommy Mudge who laid the ball up and in to cut the Irish lead to 51-49. Aldrich split a pair of free throws on Hackett’s next possession, and the Lions answered with a split at the other end by Benedict, which left Hackett up 52-50. Aldrich then missed two free throws with 10.1 seconds left. Gonser pulled down the defensive rebound and raced the other way for the game-winning shot. Hackett fired a pass the length of the floor with .4 seconds left, but didn’t get a good shot off as the Lions began to celebrate. Micah Bromley led the Lions on the night with 11 points. Gonser finished with 12 points; Miller had 11 and Benedict nine. Mudge added six points. Aldrich and Bradley had 12 points each for the Irish, while Dan Thayer and Jack Boehm added eight each. Rider and Allwardt chipped in six points each. “We just came out playing as hard as we possibly could today, rebounded well for the second time in a row,” said Ewing. “These guys wanted this game. They wanted to go out of here with their 13th win of the season, so lucky 13 finally arrived.” “I couldn’t be more proud of our seniors. This is one of the winningest years we’ve had in a long time with the 13 wins this year. Now it’s just time to get ready for districts and go on. We know we can do really well in districts, so we’re going to get ready for that now.” Vikings run out of rallies in district championship Lakewood’s Brooke Wieland (right) has a lay-up attempt altered by Ioina’s Anna Riccius during the second quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) end, and they just kind of kept coming at us. Bovee stepped up the other night, and Swartz stepped up tonight.” Bovee led the Bulldogs with 16 points and five rebounds. Sarah Swartz and Anna Riccius finished with eight points each, and Ketchum chipped in 12 points thanks to four three-pointers. Ionia’s lead may have been more if it hadn’t gone a collective 4-of-15 at the free throw line. VantLand drilled a three-pointer at the end of the third quarter to cut the Bulldogs’ lead to 43-27, but the Vikings were never cut Ionia’s lead to anything less than 14 points in the final eight minutes. “Once they got the momentum back, we talk about short-term memory, this play leads to another play, but it’s tough. You get into a little bit of a lull and it’s hard to get motivated and work that much harder. You get a little frustrated and your shot might be a little quick or whatever it might be. My kids, they played hard right up to the end. We have nothing to be ashamed of.” Kutch led the Vikings with 15 points and nine rebounds. Fellow senior, point guard Brooke Wieland, finished with five points and four assists. VantLand, a junior, also finished with five points for Lakewood. The Vikings end the year with a record of 7-16. Ionia returned to Thornapple Kellogg High School Tuesday and scored a 42-27 victory over Hamilton in the Class B Regional Semifinals. South Christian topped Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the other regional semifinal in Middleville Tuesday, 46-33. The Sailors and Bulldogs will meet in the regional final in Middleville tonight at 7 p.m. YMCA names men’s league basketball champions The team sponsored by Delton Pole Building Supplies and Flexfab took the YMCA A Division with a record of 9-1 in the recently completed men’s basketball league. The team also won the season’s tournament. Pictured are (from left) Zeb Truer, Brandon Johnson, Brad Gee, Jeff Timm, Nate Manning, Trevor Manning, Chad Lundquist. (Missing from photo are Joey Aspinall, Ken Quick, Ted Greenfield, Eric Westendorp and Steve Eggleston). The Y men’s league has been playing in this community for more than 40 years and provides an opportunity for adults to continue their competitive spirit. 77576667 77576663 77576669 Lakewood guard Ellie Reynolds looks to get rid of the basketball as Ionia defenders Erika Ketchum (left) and Joanna Miller (back) close in on her during Friday’s Class B District Final at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 77576665 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings had one rally from a doubledigit effort in them Friday night, but couldn’t muster a second. Ionia’s varsity girls’ basketball team knocked off Lakewood 51-32 in the Class B District Championship game at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. A slew of Lakewood turnovers led to the Bulldogs building a 10-0 lead in the first four and a half minutes of the contest. Lakewood went on an 18-7 run to take a brief lead on a jumper from Taylor VantLand, but that’s when Ionia found its outside shooting touch. Erika Ketchum and Sabrina Swartz hit threes in the final two minutes of the first half, then Ketchum drilled two more in the opening minutes of the second half to help the Bulldogs push their lead back up to double figures. “We did a great job in the second quarter,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We had a lot of energy, played great defense which led to some offensive opportunities, but we just had a hard time being patient offensively and really pounding it inside and giving Em (Kutch) opportunities.” “We needed to stop (Taylor) Bovee and (Sarah) Swartz. We knew that coming in. Ketchum stepped up and hit some threes. They had some kids, that’s what they need to do. That’s why they’re district champs is because those seniors and those other kids stepped up. You credit them. They are on a roll right now, playing well. We hoped we’d hang around and try and do something at the �Page 16 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner DK slows Warriors’ stars to get to regional final by Brett Bremer Sports Editor They used their offense and their defense to get the job done. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team will play in its first ever regional championship game tonight, against Calvin Christian at Springport High School, after scoring a 47-37 win over Muskegon Western Michigan Christian in the Class C Regional Semifinals Tuesday in Springport. The Panthers had two things they really had to do Tuesday: slow down Warrior center Vanessa Eekhoff and slow down Warrior forward Rachel Bruinsma. They did both, with both their offense and their defense. “Our goal was to stop the post players, (Eekhoff and Bruinsma). We knew they were their go-to girls and if we could shut them down we would be set,” said Delton Kellogg senior guard Brooke Martin. “Our zone helped us out a lot. We could help. Mallory (Sewell) could front (Eekhoff) and we could help on the back. Our point guards on the top could help guard “Bruinsma).” The Panthers played man-to-man defense throughout most of the season, and an awful lot of full-court defense. That wasn’t working against the Warriors, at least not with Eekhoff and Bruinsma on the floor early on, and the Panthers switched to their zone defense. Delton Kellogg fell in a 12-4 hole in the opening quarter, and finished the quarter down 12-5. But Eekhoff picked up her second foul with 7.2 seconds left in that opening quarter, and Bruinsma picked up her second foul with 5:43 to play in the second quarter. Both went to the bench for the rest of the half, and Delton Kellogg went on a 13-2 run in that second quarter, switching back to their man-to-man press when the Warriors’ two stars weren’t there to deal with. “Their two bigs got in some foul trouble, which helps us, but we created those fouls which is what we planned on doing,” said Delton Kellogg’s Brooke Martin looks to get to the basket during the first quarter of Tuesday’s Class C Regional Semifinal at Springport High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “We scouted it and that was our plan. I thought our kids executed that part really well. With them out, they’re a completely different team, so we put the press on and got some easy buckets off of it. We’ve been a pressing team all Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon (right) pressures Western Michigan Christian’s Alyssa Wright in the back-court during the first half Tuesday at Springport High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) year, but we have not pressed well in the last two weeks. So, that’s the best we’ve done in the last couple weeks. Real pleased with that effort. “You know, it’s a goofy group. We’ve got years of experience, yet we come out nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of lockers. The first quarter it’s like you’ve got to be kidding me girls. Once we settle down, we can play our game. This is a really good basket- ball team when we are calm, cool and collected.” Delton Kellogg led 18-14 at the half, and only ever trailed for 16 seconds in the second half, after a 6-0 run by the Warriors in the first two minutes of the third quarter. The Panthers started to work the ball into Sewell a little more, and she rattled off six straight points to put her team back in control of the ball game up 26-20. Martin led Delton Kellogg with 19 points and Sewell finished with 17. Mohn said Sewell’s defensive effort on Eekhoff was the best defensive effort he’s ever seen her give. Delton also got four points each from Sarah Rendon and Kristen Mohn, and three points from Rachel Parker. Julie Merz led the Warriors with 15 points. Bruinsma scored ten of her 12 points in the fourth quarter, as the Warriors were able to find a little space in the middle of the Panther zone with Bruinsma flashing across the lane in front of Sewell and Eekhoff. Delton led by six points entering the fourth quarter, and a quick three by Martin pushed the Panther lead to 31-22. Despite Bruinsma’s late surge the closest the Warriors ever got in the fourth quarter was five points. The Panthers hit just enough free throws down the stretch to fight them off. They were 8-of-14 in the final two minutes at the free throw line. Mohn and the Delton girls gave Eekhoff a standing ovation when she fouled out in the final minute. She finished with just six points thanks to the Panthers’ defensive effort. “I’d just assume play man, but these kids are really getting that zone thing down,” coach Mohn said. “It’s a real aggressive kind of zone. That’s what I like. If you’re going to run a zone that’s what I like, I don’t like that sit-back stuff. We made the switch. The kids bought into it. I think it really, with the exception of that last three or four minutes with (Bruinsma) who we couldn’t stop, I think it took away what they wanted to do. “This is a really good defensive team. I’ve said that all year long. We’ve got kids that fly around and actually enjoy playing defense and that’s hard to get a lot of kids to do.” Delton Kellogg is now 20-4 overall this season. Calvin Christian is 17-6 after topping Carson City-Crystal 37-35 in the second regional semifinal at Springport Tuesday. “This is as far as we’ve been, and we’re not stopping,” Sewell said. Delton girls win their second straight district title At right: Delton Kellogg’s Mallory Sewell (54) works her way around Galesburg-Augusta’s Sami Schab in the post during Friday night’s Class C District Final at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team celebrates its second consecutive Class C District championship after a 42-32 victory over Galesburg-Augusta at Maple Valley High School Friday night. Team members are (front from left) Brianna Russell, Brooke Martin, Mallory Sewell, Brookelynn O’Meara, (middle row) coach Mike Powell, Kristen Mohn, Sarah Rendon, Alexis Shoup, Madison Conrad, Christy Gonzalez, Hannah Okeley, Rachel Parker, (back) head coach Mike Mohn and coach Norm O’Meara III. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s assistant coaches convinced head coach Mike Mohn to debut the expanded use of a 2-3 zone defense, and it helped the Panthers clinch their second straight (and second ever) district championship at Maple Valley High School last week. The Panthers needed to change it up after falling behind Galesburg-Augusta by two points early in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s Class C District Final. “My assistant coaches and Seth Weldon my JV coach were real instrumental in this one,” said coach Mohn. “It became a timing issue. (Weldon) kept saying ‘not yet, not yet, not yet’ and then we finally therw it on them it just threw them off kilter and it really made a big difference. They never recovered.” Delton Kellogg started a 13-0 run with 3 minutes and 37 seconds left in the fourth quarter, holding the Rams scoreless for nearly three minutes. The Panthers were 10-of-16 at the free throw line in that fourth quarter, going 20-of28 for the night. Brooke Martin led the Panthers with 15 points, going 10-of-12 from the line herself. Mallory Sewell had 12 points for Delton Kellogg, Sarah Rendon six, Kristen Mohn five and Rachel Parker four. Kristen also had a team-high nine rebounds. Parker had four steals and four assists to go with her four points. Kati Thompson led Galesburg-Augusta with 13 points and nine rebounds. Noelle Mejeur chipped in five points. Surprising Springport with the 2-3 zone was key to the Panthers’ 56-43 win in the dis- BOWLING SCORES Delton Kellogg’s Rachel Parker races in for a lay-up during Friday’s Class C District Final at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Mohn gets by a Springport defender to put a shot up during Wednesday night’s Class C District Semifinal at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) trict semifinals Wednesday. Delton Kellogg finally had the kind of consistent performance it had been looking for all season, scoring 14 points in the opening quarter, 14 in the second, 13 in the third and 15 in the fourth. The Panthers led throughout, going up 28- 22 at the half. Sewell led Delton with 20 points. Martin added 16 points and Parker had ten. Brianna Russell had a team-high six rebounds. Kristen Mohn and Martin had two steals each. It was another strong night at the free throw line for the Panthers, as they went 15-of-17 as a team. Martin was 7-of-8 herself. “We just put the ball in her hands, they had to foul her and she knocked down all the free throws minus one,” coach Mohn said. Springport got 13 points from Sam Bates and 12 from Ciara Sundermann in the loss. Mohn said assistant coaches Weldon, Mike Powell, Alex Culbert and Norm O’Meara III all played a big part in convincing him to put the 2-3 zone into practice beginning Wednesday. The district championship victory was especially significant for the O’Meara family. Senior Brookelynn O’Meara became the third generation of O’Meara to win a district basketball title at Delton, following in the footsteps of her grandfather Norm O’Meara Jr. who won one in 1964 and father Norm O’Meara III who won one with the Panthers in 1984. Tuesday Trios Sam 68-32; CB’s 62.5-37.5; Wash King 6238; Lu’s Team 58.5-41.5; Coleman Ins. 52.548.5; Look Ins. 48-48; Team Turkey 47-53; Classic Trio 46-50; Blair Landscaping 35.560.5; Ghost Team 0-96. High Game - Renee B. 197; Tammy D. 194; Luanne P. 185. High Series - Tammy D. 560; Renee B. 519; Shirlee V. 509. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 67; Street Bowlers 57; H20 54; Sunday Snoozers 53; You’re Up N Shit 52; Straightliners 43; The Wild Bunch 43. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 222-567; J. Rice 158-469; M. Simpson 181; D. Gray 169; K. Plett 146. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 209-588; B. Kelley 177-510; T. Demott 157-429; C. Santana 204; D. McKee 190; C. Featherly 185. Monday Mixerettes Dewey’s Auto Body 64-32; Kent Oil 62.533.5; Creekside Growers 52.5-43.5; Dean’s Dolls 51-45; Nashville Chiropractic 47-49. Good Games and Series - N. Goggins 164; C. Hurless 165-428; V. Carr 179; S. Nash 145; N. Potter 175-433; K. Fowler 174; P. Fowler 157; K. Eberly 205-518; T. Christopher 178; B. Anders 151-434; E. Ulrich 178-471; J. Alflen 192-504; J. Rice 171-487. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 62.5-38.5; Butterfingers 64-36; Usedtobe #1 59-45; Kuempel 52-52; M&M’s 52-48; Three Gals and a Guy 49-55; King Pins 46-58; Early Risers 46-58; Just Having Fun 44.5-59.5; Ward’s Friends 38-66. Women’s High Games and Series - N. Frost 157-435; N. Boniface 170-476; J. Shurlow 158; G. Scobey 175-453; J. Gasper 223-525; E. Ulrich 169; B. Benedict 157-408; D. Larsen 168; C. Stuart 160; Y. Markley 143. Men’s High Games and Series - L. Markley 151; R. Boniface 172; G. Bennett 182-447; K. Schantz 164-462; R. Walker 188477; H. Bowman 190-557; D. Kiersey 182; M. Saldivar 213; C. Atkinson 181-464; G. Waggoner 190-534; J. Miller 225-600; L. Brandt 182; D. Dimmers 219-603; W. Talsma 185. Wednesday PM Court Side 73-31; Hair Care 60.5-43.5; Boniface Construction 60-44; Eye & ENT 54.5-45.5*; Delton Suds 54-46*. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 186490; J. Pettengill 149-345; P. Freeman 147427; S. Stevens 148; A. Tasker 177-411; M. Adams 192-458; K. Moore 124; J. Shurlow 155-419; B. Norris 151-337; S. Beebe 181; N. Potter 163-457; J. Rice 187-516; L. Elliston 211-546. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — Page 17 Wrestling practice partners medal at the Palace Thornapple Kellogg senior Ryan Flynn (left) holds down Warren Lincoln’s Riwan Hormiz during the first period of their mach for fifth-place in the 125-pound weight class Saturday at the Division 2 Individual Finals, a match Flynn won 8-3. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Few things are as valuable to a high school wrestler as a solid practice partner. Hastings senior Kenny Cross and sophomore Jason Slaughter beat up on each other all year long in practice, and finished the season on the medal stand at the Division 2 Individual State Finals. Thornapple Kellogg senior Ryan Flynn and sophomore Chris Poland beat up on each other all year long in practice, and finished the season on the medal stand at the Division 2 Individual State Finals. Cross, who went to the Palace of Auburn Hills Thursday with a record of 49-0 and finished the year with a record of 53-2, had the best finish among the local wrestlers in Division 2, placing fourth at 152 pounds in his third trip to the finals. Slaughter was eighth at 145 pounds. Poland placed sixth at 112 pounds to earn his second state medal, while Flynn won his first state medal by placing fifth at 125 pounds. “It’s relentless in practice,” Poland said of his relationship with Flynn. “We beat the crap out of each other, but we have a good time doing it. We make each other better. It’s going to be tough not having him next year, because he’s a senior. He’s a great practice partner. He’s a good kid. I’m real proud of him this year.” Cross said both he and fellow senior Chase Huisman do a lot of the work with Slaughter in practice. “Whenever he comes out here, I don’t know what it is, he just kills it out here. Cross said of Slaughter. “In practice he keeps getting better each day. Throughout the season he got a lot better. I could tell. He took me down maybe once or twice. Normally he would never take me down. Us beating up on him really helped him out a great deal, and helped me out a lot too because he is really good at the front headlock stuff that I hate. When I get in danger, I just act like I’m act practice and try to spin out of there real quick.” Its always a highlight when the younger guys get the best of the older guys for the first time in practice. Poland remembers Flynn not being too happy with him the first time he took him down last year. Poland said part of what he has tried to help Flynn out with is staying calm a little bit. The two have really worked on scrambling a lot with each other, working their way out of tough situations. “One of us does something wrong, we work on it at practice,” Flynn said. “He’ll watch my match and tell me what I did wrong, and we’ll just work on it at practice. Work on it from there.” All four guys got to do their fair share of scrambling at the Palace. None of them had to scramble any harder for some points than Slaughter did in his third match of the tournament Friday afternoon, in the blood-round. He escaped the grasp of Big Rapids’ Sam Miller with one second left in the third period to pull out a 3-2 victory and secure himself a state medal instead of a trip home. “It felt really good to get it in the last second, just knowing I could get a medal,” Slaughter said. Slaughter was just 2-3 over the course of Hastings senior Kenny Cross smiles down from the podium, between fellow 152pounders Ben Clinkscale from Northview (left) and Travis Heller (right) from Escanaba, with his fourth-place medal around his neck at the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cross had an easier time in the bloodround, after falling in the championship quarterfinals to Escanaba’s Travis Heller 7-6. He bested Three Rivers’ Shawn Brew 20-5, starting a run of three straight wins in the consolation bracket to get to the match for third and fourth place. Cross beat Northview’s Ben Clinkscale at both districts and regionals, but lost out in a 32 decision to finish fourth. Clinkscale got the only take down in the third period of the match between two quick shooters. Cross thought things could have gone a little better, but was very pleased with his fourth-place medal in the end. He was especially happy to match the finish of his older brother Mike Cross, who placed fourth at the individual state finals as a senior in 2011. Kenny said he won’t have to get razzed at Thanksgiving dinner now. Poland fell to Goodrich’s Nathan Ellis in the opening round of the tournament, 8-3, but then won three straight matches in consolation, topping Lowell’s Derek Krajewski 8-7 in the consolation quarterfinals for his final victory of the tournament. He eventually fell to Greenville’s Mike Schmidt 3-0 in the match Hastings’ Nate Pewoski (right) fights to try and bring down Clio’s Tyler Eible during their opening round match in Division 2’s 285-pound weight class at the Individual Finals Thursday. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) for fifth-place. Poland was eighth as a freshman at 103 pounds last season. “Still not satisfied,” he said. “I’m not at the top yet, but I’m moving up the ladder slowly, but surely. Just got to keep working hard. I’ll get there.” Flynn fell 9-6 to Ypsilanti’s Kyle Abdellatif in the championship quarterfinals, the knocked off Parma Western’s Chase Veydt and Bay City Western’s Thomas Schoenherr in consolation matches. After falling to Eaton Rapids’ Jaedin Sklapsky 14-4 in the consolation semifinals, he bounced back to beat Warren-Lincoln’s Riwan Hormiz 8-3 in the match for fifth. Thornapple Kellogg senior 152-pounder Nick Glowe and senior 171-pounder Dan Dykstra each went 1-2 Thursday and Friday at the finals. Hastings 285-pound junior Nate Pewoski and TK 160-pound senior Cole Gahan were both 0-2 in their first trip to the state finals. Thornapple Kellogg 112-pounder Chris Poland lifts Greenville’s Mike Schmidt off the mat during the second period of their match for fifth place at the Division 2 Individual Finals Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the weekend, but won when he really had to and finished his second varsity season with a record of 48-6. Nerves get to Vikes a little at finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It didn’t take long for the Vikings to start looking ahead. Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team finished eighth at the eight-team Division 3 State Championship Saturday, at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. That still means they were among the top eight in their division in the entire state. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said she Hastings sophomore Jason Slaughter tries to score a take down against Forest Hills Northern’s Nick Liquigli during the third period of their 145-pound consolation quarterfinal at the Division 2 Individual Finals Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, MARCH 7 The Viking stunt groups come together to lift flyer Tessa Hergenrader above the group during round three a the Division 3 State Finals in Grand Rapids Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) already has girls looking to sign up for gymnastics classes in Lansing and flyers who want to try and hone their skills with instruction throughout the offseason. The Vikings completed their goal of making it to the state finals for the first time this season. Martin said the girls are already setting higher goals for next year. Richmond won the Division 3 State Championship, finishing with a score of 768.64. Notre Dame Prep was second with a score of 765.84, followed by Grosse Ille 753.9, Comstock Park 752.02, Ovid-Elsie 737.36, Paw Paw 723.12, Otsego 718.8 and Lakewood 708.58. “Going into it I knew there were some tough teams in that division,” Martin said. “We were just happy to get there. It was an eye-opener. The girls were definitely nervedup. It’s not like a normal competition.” A rough round two, where the Vikings had to make a couple late changes to their line-up, really hurt. The Vikings put up a score of just 194.28 in the round. Lakewood also scored a 217.7 in round one and a 296.6 in round three. Richmond had the top score in each of the first two rounds, to go into round three with a nearly ten-point lead over second-place Notre Dame. Richmond scored a 232.2 in round one, a 226.84 in round two and a 309.6 in the final round. Notre Dame, after a 226.7 in round one and a 223.04 in round two, inched to within threepoints of Richmond in the end with a 316.1 in round three. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm �Page 18 — Thursday, March 7, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Bennett runner-up at 145 pounds in Division 3 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood sophomore Jordon Bennett didn’t have an answer. What’s tougher, coming up well short of your goals or having the goal right there in sight and having it slip away? Bennett was the runner-up at 145 pounds in Division 3 at the Individual State Finals Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills, falling to Richmond sophomore Devin Skatzka 8-0 in the championship match. “It’s a hard decision,” said Bennett, who was somber even on the medal stand after being handed a state medal for the first time. Bennett was undefeated heading to the Palace as a freshman, but suffered two early losses to finish short of the medals. He fin- ished his sophomore season with just two losses as well, one early in the season and the second in the state championship. Skatzka won his second state championship in two varsity seasons by topping Bennett. He dove in and got a single-leg take down in the first seconds of the match, and put Bennett onto his back for the first time this season to lead 5-0 after one period. Bennett never was able to work his way out from under Skatzka in the match. Skatzka got an escape and a take down in period number two, then rode on top of Bennett for the whole third period. “I knew the moves he was going to hit,” Bennett said. “I just couldn’t stop them is all. I shouldn’t say couldn’t. That’s not the right tense. I just didn’t have the strength to. My Lakewood senior 285-pounder Lars Pyrzinski tries to get his feet back down on the mat as he takes on Gladwin’s Jake Roza in the consolation semifinals Saturday at the Palace. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood sophomore Jordon Bennett (back) tries to keep control against Richmond’s Devin Skatzka during the second period of their 145-pound championship match Saturday at the Division 3 Individual Finals. Skatzka, another sophomore, topped Bennett 8-0 to clinch his second state championship. (Photo by Brett Bremer) body parts just didn’t keep up with my mental outlook. “I knew (the first shot) was coming. I just didn’t move. My body locked up.” Bennett was one of three Vikings at the individual state finals, joining heavyweights Lars Pyrzinski and Jack Tromp there. Pyrzinski earned his first state medal with a sixth-place finish in the 285-pound weight class. Tromp and Maple Valley’s Diego Pesina were both 1-2 in the 215-pound weight class. Pyrzinski was pinned by Whitehall’s Logan Morningstart 3 minutes and 20 seconds into their opening round match Thursday. “I knew it was going to be tough, so I just went into it with a good game-plan, but I ended up getting caught,” Pyrzinski said. “I came back mentally, won my next two so I could place, then lost my next one, but it was a great experience to come down here though. I loved it. It’s been great. Good end to a career.” Pyrzinski secured himself his first state Maple Valley senior 215-pounder Diego Pesina (right) works to try and trip up Chesaning’s Trenton Devereaux during their consolation match at the Division 3 Individual Finals Friday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) medal, in his second trip to the individual state finals, by scoring wins over Gladstone’s Tom Bailey and Mason County Central’s Doug Wyman to start consolation. He then knocked off Essexville Garber’s Joe Foret, before being pinned by Gladwin’s Jake Roza and Allendale’s Glenn Geurink in his final two bouts. “Jack came in the first match, and bumping off a number one (seed) was huge for us I thought,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch, “and Lars coming back and medaling. Jack ended up in the blood-round, the final round to medal, which was a heart-breaker. Jordon I thought had a good weekend, but Skatzka is the defending state champ, and all the studying that we did on Skatzka we knew it was going to be a good match. That was my concern, was take downs on the feet with him getting in. He seems to be so quick, and that is what started the whole match off was a quick single. Second is not bad, runner-up.” Veitch said he thought Skatzka’s big advantage is in the practice room all year long. “He’s in a room right now where you’ve got ten state-medalist type quality kids,” Veitch said. “When you’ve got 10 or 12 state-medalist caliber kids in your room and you’re practicing with them it changes the whole thing. We have to bring Levi (Phelps), one of our assistant coaches to work out with Jordon. There’s nobody else in our room that can stay with him. That ends up hurting in the long-run down here when you get against kids like that.” Bennett was strong against everyone else he faced though. He started the tournament with a 4-0 win over South Haven’s Colton Toney Thursday. He beat Yale’s Bailey Bischer 4-2 in the championship quarterfinals, and then Manchester’s Eric Coval in the championship semifinals Friday. Maple Valley’s lone state qualifier, the senior Pesina, was happy just to get one win. He pinned Richmond’s Adam Boyd 4:10 into their consolation opener. “I got my hand raised. That was nice. Everything is good,” Pesina said. “I avoided a cradle. He tried to get me in a cradle and I just kind of brought my hand over his head and got him in a head-lock. It was a good tight head-lock.” 77576556 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-03-14.pdf 72b88d630e5832d2edb8054b44ccf894 PDF Text Text School board discusses limited bus stops Let’s not continue to ignore domestic violence Saxons finally fall in regional semifinals See Story on Page 6 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 11 NEWS BRIEFS St. Pat’s Day parade is tomorrow Those who enjoy a good, family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be able to get their Irish on a few days earlier this year. Because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, the Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street have decided that “The Biggest Little St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the State” will step off two days early this year. Led by American Legion Post 45 Color Guard and grand marshal Pete Schantz, owner of Al and Pete’s Sport Shop on South Jefferson Street, the parade will start at 4 p.m. Friday, March 15. The parade will start in the alley behind WBCH before making it south on Jefferson Street to Center before turning north on Church Street to return to the alley. The merchants of South Jefferson Street support the annual event purchasing hats, beads, wristbands, stickers and buttons for the crowd that line the street. Any group, organization, family, business or individuals interested in joining the parade may call WBCH, 269-9453414, or simply show up in the alley at approximately 3:30 p.m. Organizers say there are no rules or entry fees for participating in the event. German band part of free family concert Friday The Thornapple Wind Band invites the public to its final concert of the season Friday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The band will host Ein Prosit German Band, “the band that only plays happy music” for an evening of music and fun. Ein Prosit is made up of musicians from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois who enjoy playing and entertaining with a variety of German, Austrian and Bavarian Oktoberfest-style folk music. Members of the band dress in traditional German trachten and strive to preserve the rich German musical heritage. The band’s repertoire includes polkas, waltzes, sectional features, solos, audience participation pieces and sing-alongs designed to entertain the entire family. The local 45-member Thornapple Wind Band will play a variety of concert band music and will combine musical talents with Ein Prosit in a popular German waltz. All concert-goers are invited to join the bands at a reception immediately following the concert. For more information, join the band on Facebook at “Thornapple Wind Band” or contact Mike or Kathy Scobey by phone, 616-374-7547, or email, kascobey@gmail.com. School strategic meeting set for Tuesday The next step in the strategic-planning process for Hastings Area Schools will be a series of community focus group meetings throughout the day Tuesday, March 19, followed by a focus group meeting for the public at 7 p.m. in the district’s administration office. Groups will be divided into local government, business/industry, PTO/boosters, students, union leaders and community member representations. Each group will meet for 45 minutes to analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportuni- See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 3 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 14, 2013 TOST back on the plate at county commission meeting by Doug VanderLaan Editor For all his tight-rope artistry in managing a program that encompasses 52 units of government across two counties, Eric Pessell still refers to the five-year-old Time of Sale or Transfer program as “maybe one of the most misunderstood programs I can think of.” Pessell, environmental health director with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, provided a clearer understanding of TOST for Barry County commissioners in response to their invitation for an informational presentation at the board’s meeting Tuesday. He said one of his department’s greatest challenges is correcting misinformation and misperceptions of the program. “People look at it as government overreach,” conceded Pessell, “but our responsibility, from a public health perspective, is clean water and good health as a shared vision.” Pessell and Regina Young, BEDHD’s water protection services supervisor, offered an overview, a historical perspective and statistics regarding the effect that the TOST program has produced in bringing property sewage and water systems into compliance at the time property is sold or transferred. Since TOST became effective Nov. 1, 2007, new property owners in Barry and Eaton counties are required to have an evaluation of on-site well and sewage systems from a registered private evaluator unless their systems are connected to a municipal system. Following a “transfer evaluation” by the health department, which may involve corrective action, the new property owner is issued a “transfer authorization,” and a sale can be completed. “We must determine that a system is not in failure and in good condition,” pointed out Pessell, “because, if we have a system in a state of failure, then we have a public health hazard. There was no mechanism to look at failed systems before this regulation.” Photos that Pessell and Young provided substantiated the level of concern that failed systems have on public health. On one property, sewage was trenched to run into a nearby trout stream. At another, an abandoned and flooded well pit was permitting corrosion See TOST, page 3 Hastings junior speaks for Michigan FFA Hastings High School junior Ethan Haywood speaks on behalf of Michigan FFA during an interview about the agri-science fair to Lansing’s Channel 10 news at the state convention last week. Haywood also was named the state’s outstanding junior, was the state winner in the degree ceremony, took the top prize for the agri-science fair’s plant division and will represent Michigan at the national competition in October. Breaking the cycle: We all can help Last in a series by David DeDecker Staff Writer In the fight against domestic violence, unfortunately, it’s often the most experienced who are the most valuable. “I didn't just learn from book” says local counselor Vicki Schumaker, whose practice at the Meadow Run Holistic Care includes many victims of domestic violence and who has worked at shelters and with victims for over 30 years. “I grew up in a house with domestic violence. At home, my dad was vicious but, out in the world, everyone admired him.” Schumaker is a prime example of how domestic violence affects all communities, socio-economic levels and sexual orientations. The Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bureau of Justice Statistics, and many academic leaders have identified domestic violence as a major criminal justice, health care and social issue. “We work with the prevention aspect of abuse and education,” says Barry County Family Support Center Executive Director Karen Jousma. “One of the key things we have been working with lately is the adverse effects of domestic violence on children. “According to the Centers for Disease Control, domestic violence has long-term effects on the future health of children who experience it. Domestic violence not only has a proven generational cycle of violence, but now we know an adult's health is adversely effected after experiencing domestic violence as a child. “Maybe we aren't experiencing domestic violence ourselves, but we need to take our heads out of the sand and something needs to be done. It needs to be in a prevention mode. It affects everybody. We need to make sure that parents understand how their actions are affecting their children. If we don't take care of everyone's children we will still have the risk factor for societal domestic violence.” In 1994, The United States Congress passed a Violence Against Women Act, then amended the Act in 2000 and 2005 in an effort to help end domestic and sexual violence. The law addresses domestic violence, elder abuse, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The act was signed into law in 2006 in order to create collaboration and efficiency in the delivery of services to victims, and attempt to break the cycle of domestic violence. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, as many as 29 million U.S. women say they have suffered severe and frightening physical violence from a boyfriend, spouse or See VIOLENCE, page 13 Barry-Roubaix Race moves to downtown Hastings The growing popularity of the annual Barry-Roubaix bicycle race will move this year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, March 23, from its former location at Gun Lake State Park to downtown Hastings. Monday, race director Rick Plite gave the Hastings Rotary Club an overview of the event and what the residents and merchants of the city of Hastings can expect from the event. Last year, nearly 1,600 cyclists participated. This year, that number has already nearly doubled as almost 3,000 cyclists have already signed up for the event that pits bikers against gravel, rocks, sand, mud and possible snow and ice. The Barry-Roubaix is named after the classic Paris-Roubaix race in France and will begin and end in downtown Hastings. “Try to imagine the most brutal, grueling conditions to ride on bike on,” said event organizer Scott TenCate, who said at a 480 percent growth-rate since its inception, the Barry-Roubaix is the fastest growing race event in the area. “With 3,000 riders and an anticipated 2,000 spectators descending on Hastings, it’s going to be a pretty awesome sight,” he said, noting that the event draws participants from Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Detroit, the Upper Peninsula and from surrounding states. “It’s pretty impressive the amount of people Mike Gormley, Val Smith from Ace Hardware, Barry-Roubaix race director Rick Plite, Scott TenCate, Kevin Dickenson, who will be riding as a representative of Bosley Pharmacy, and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell pause for a photo outside WalldorffBrewpub and Bistro after Plite’s presentation to the Hastings Rotary Monday afternoon. we pull from outside of Michigan,” said TenCate. “Approximately a third come from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Ontario ...” Four entry categories are available for rid- ers of any age and at any level of expertise. The Cushe Chiller is a 22-mile challenge, the Hammer Nutrition Thriller follows a 36-mile, course as does the 616 Fat Bike Race. The Velocity Killer will be 62 miles in duration. The cost is $40 for each race except the Velocity Killer, which requires a $50 fee. Registration is currently open at www.barryroubaix.com. Registration for the bike race will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, and 6 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Community Education and Recreation Center, 520 W. South St. Hastings. The event will start at 10 a.m., and Founders Brewing Company will host a free after-party celebration starting 11 a.m., in the streets of downtown Hastings open to racers, their friends, families and anyone else who would like to join. Lunch fare will be available for sale on site as well as within walking distance to the varied local restaurants. At the street celebration, DJ music will be provided in the morning, Founders beer tent service from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the Thornapple Trail Association, an awards ceremony from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m., with music provided by the Sweet J Band from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 20 See RACE, page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings FFA members perform and compete at state convention Ethan Haywood qualifies for national competition More than 2,500 Michigan FFA members from across the state gathered for the 85th annual state convention, which had the theme, “It’s Your Time, FFA,” March 6, 7 and 8 at Michigan State University. Among those FFA members were several from Hastings, who attended as competitors, spectators, delegates or members of the FFA state band or choir. Several Hastings High School members received top honors during convention award ceremonies. Amber Pickard and Cassey Glumm both Hastings seniors, received the State FFA Degree. Pickard was awarded one of the top honors for high school seniors and was named state winner for Star in Agricultural Production during the sixth convention session Thursday night. She was accompanied on stage by her family Mike, Jeanette and Kylie Pickard, grandparents Darlene Pickard and Glen Skidmore, Advisor Ed Domke, High School Principal Kevin Riggs and Superintendent Todd Geerlings. Hastings junior Ethan Haywood received the Outstanding Junior FFA Award and was awarded the top honor for juniors in high school. He also was named the state winner during the degree ceremony Wednesday evening. Haywood took top prize for the agri- Cassey Glumm (left) and Amber Pickard receive State FFA degrees. Hastings Parliamentary Procedure Team earned a Silver award and took fifth place at the state convention. Members include (from left) James Senard, Cassey Glumm, Zach Pennington, Alie Porter, Carter Bennett, Alexandrea Shumway, Tillery Larsen and Derika Koch. Amber Pickard (second from right) receives a Star in Production award. She is pictured here with (from left) Hastings FFA Advisor Ed Domke, parents Mike and Jeanette Pickard and sister Kylie. Ethan Haywood is the Outstanding Junior Award State Winner and the Agriscience Fair State Winner in the Plant Division. He will go on to represent Michigan at the National FFA Convention in Louisville in October. science fair’s plant division with his threeyear research project on manure nitrogen stabilizers and will represent Michigan at the national competition in October in Louisville, Ky. Haywood also represented Michigan FFA during a Lansing Channel 10 newscast and talked about the FFA State Agri-Science Fair. In state FFA leadership contests, Austin Haywood participated in the greenhand public speaking contest for freshmen. He was named state runner-up and earned a gold award with his speech on biotechnology. The Hastings parliamentary procedure team chaired by Cassey Glumm, secretary Tillery Larsen and members Zach Pennington, Alexandrea Shumway, Alie Porter, Carter Bennett, Derika Koch and James Senard took fifth place and received a silver award. The team was coached by Dennis Pennington and assisted by Kevin Doyle, and the public speaking coach was Luke Haywood. Amber Pickard and Ethan Haywood also received scholarship recognition and received the Academic Excellence Award. Pickard received proficiency awards for her supervised agricultural experience project in areas of beef production where she was named state winner as well as a gold award in sheep production and diversified livestock production. Ethan Haywood and Ashley Stanton represented the Hastings chapter as convention delegates and attended several business sessions, toured the state Capitol and voted on the 2013-14 State FFA officers. Ethan Haywood also was recognized on stage as being part of the state officer nominating committee last month when he spent a weekend in Lansing interviewing and slating the 2013-14 state officer candidates. Several Hastings music students participated in the State FFA choir and band. Alicia Risk, Hannah LaJoye, Sarah Porter, Ashley Glumm and Luke Domke sang with the State FFA Choir, directed by Hastings area music instructor Melissa Risk and former Hastings native Sarah Milbratz, and performed at number of different convention sessions. Alicia Risk and Hannah LaJoye were featured soloists at the performances. In addition to the choir performance, Alicia Risk also accom- 77576784 Austin Haywood competes in the greenhand public speaking contest during state finals at MSU. He was state named runner-up Friday. Ethan Haywood and Ashley Stanton serve as delegates representing Hastings FFA. panied the choir on the piano and LaJoye played the snare drum. Branden Miller, a member of the State FFA Band, also performed at several sessions playing the tuba. The State FFA Choir and Band students from all across the state met for the first time Wednesday and began practicing for the first performance Thursday afternoon. The Hastings High School FFA advisor is Ed Domke and the Middle School advisor is Carrie Carl, both assisted by several of the Hastings FFA Alumni members. The FFA is the world’s largest youth organization which is agriculturally based and makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Branden Miller (center, back) plays the tuba with the Michigan FFA band. Hastings seniors Luke Domke (front, from left) and Alicia Risk and sophomore Hannah LaJoye sing in the State FFA Choir during one of the convention sessions. Hastings freshmen Sarah Porter and Ashley Glumm (not pictured) also performed with the state choir. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Page 3 RACE, continued from page 1 This map outlines the route of the Barry-Roubaix race. sponsor tents. “All this is free to the community — not just the racers and spectators. So, it will be real interesting to see how the community responds to and embraces this, cheering the racers on and then coming to the after-party, as well,” said Plite. “This is such an undertaking, this is so monumental. It takes a lot of people to make this come together,” said TenCate. “We have like 30 different sponsors helping us pull this together.” Local organizations volunteering during the event include Paul Henry/Thornapple Trail Association, Yankee Springs Trail Rider This map shows the location of parking and the Barry-Roubaix street party. Police lead volunteer search for missing Middleville man Association, Hastings Dog Park Companions, Hastings High School wrestling team, Thornapple Valley Church, Hastings American Legion Post 45, West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition, City of Hastings Women’s Club and the Barry Conservation District. “What’s really cool about this event is that it is not just a one-day event,” said TenCate, explaining that each weekend, businesses are reporting an increase of bicyclists coming to town to ride the course. “Over the last month, you will see a hundred, maybe 200 riders, come down because they want to see the course,” he said of such Bike race forces traffic changes The Barry Roubaix bike race will be in Hastings March 23. The race starts at 10 a.m. and awards will continue into the late afternoon or early evening. In order to prepare for the bike race, some streets will be closed, starting Friday, March 22. Center Street, between South Broadway Avenue and Church Street will be closed at noon March 22. No parking will be allowed on Church Street from Court Street to Green Street after noon March 22. The detour for the bike race will take place at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 23. There will be no traffic on South Broadway from West State Street to Green Street or on Green Street from South Broadway Avenue to Michigan Avenue after 6 a.m. State Street will also be closed from Broadway to Jefferson Street. Eastbound traffic on West State Street at Broadway Avenue will be detoured north to Apple Street and directed to Michigan Avenue. This is the first year the race is coming to Hastings, and nearly 3,000 competitors are expected. Registration for the bike race will take place at the Hastings High School community center March 22 from 3 to 9 p.m. and on March 23 from 6 to 9:30 a.m. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page ties and threats of the district. All input will be compiled and shared with a district task force in April to review focus group input and develop it into a rough draft of the district’s mission, vision, brand promise, and long-range goals. The district task force draft will then be reviewed by the core team and school staff. The core team will present the final document to the school board, after which each building/department will develop individual goals and plans related to supporting the plan and providing regular reports to the school board on progress. For more information, call Darla in the administration office, 269-948-4480 ext. 6130. The Cottages at Thornapple Manor hosting chamber The March Barry County Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event will be hosted by Thornapple Manor March 14 to showcase its newest expansion, The Cottages. The after-hours event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the new facility, 2580 Nashville Road, behind the manor and Central Dispatch. Thornapple Manor announced its expansion project less than one year ago, sharing the plans for this state-of-the-art facility. The facility has been designed with the specific needs in mind for dementia patients in need of focused and specialized treatment. Thornapple Manor staff will be on site to provide this one-time preview of the facility prior to housing patients. Tours of the new facility will be provided and networking with chamber members and community leaders is a key value to this particular event. Light appetizers will be served. Pre-registration is required. Call Carol at the chamber, 269-945-2454, or email carol@mibarry.com. Sierra Club planning spring wetlands hike here The Southwest Michigan Group of the Sierra Club is planning a guided two-mile wetlands hike at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, Saturday, March 23. A guide will help participants identify and observe the early spring birds, amphibians, trees, shrubs and wildflowers while exploring the hydrology of the wetlands at the institute. Members, nonmembers and families are welcome to attend this free event. Participants should meet in the institute lobby at 2 p.m. For more information on this or other SWMG outings, email Gary Klooster, kloosterlandscaping@yahoo.com, or call 269-629-9741. YMCA hunting class rescheduled The Hunter Safety class offered by the YMCA has been rescheduled to this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17. The class will be at Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day under the instruction of Leo Hendershot. More information is available by calling 269-945-4574 or on the YMCA website, www.ymcaofbc.org. events. “Obviously, they are getting gas, getting dinner. If you have a business that sells beer, food or coffee, you’re probably pulling them in.” “We are seeing cyclists in town already to check out the routes and stop to enjoy the local businesses,” said Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce in a previous interview. “Take note, if you see people down here with bikes on top of their cars through the fall, winter and spring, it is because they are checking out the course,” said Plite. “The terrain is awesome, the view is awesome, rolling countryside. It couldn’t be a better county to hold this kind of event.” For more information, visit www.barryroubaix.com or contact race director Rick Plite, Race Director, 616-863-3291, or rickplite@gmail.com. A team of more than 100 volunteers gathered last weekend to search for missing Middleville man Lucas Poll, 30, who was last heard from by family members Feb. 26. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf guided a search of wooded areas and areas along the Thornapple River that was conducted on foot and with the use of all-terrain vehicles. The volunteers met initially at the Middleville Baptist Church, then spanned out across the area to conduct the search. Family members believe Poll is in danger and has been without medication for an unknown length of time. Poll suffers from mental illness. Poll is about six feet tall with short brown hair and brown eyes. He is most likely wearing a black Carhartt jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information about Poll’s location should contact the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at 269-948-4801. Others may have branches . . . we have roots. Hastings City Bank adds value to the communities we serve by supporting our local non profit organizations with both our time and funding. We are proud to have supported the following in 2012: American Cancer Society Relay for Life American Legion Post 45 Barry Community Foundation Barry Community Free Clinic Barry County 4-H Barry County Chamber of Commerce Barry County Christian School Barry County Commission on Aging Barry County Community Mental Health Barry County Economic Development Alliance Barry County Fair Barry County March of Dimes Barry County Quality Deer Management Barry County Substance Abuse Barry County United Way Bellevue Antique Tractor Show Bellevue Drama Club Bellevue High School Bellevue Lions Club Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barry County Bill Porter Charity Golf Outing Caledonia Chamber of Commerce Caledonia Christmas Committee Caledonia Farmers Market Caledonia Harvest Festival Caledonia High School Art Program Caledonia Independence Day Committee Caledonia Kiwanis Club Caledonia Womens Club 77576908 1-888-422-2280 Caledonia Youth Baseball and Softball League Calhoun County 4-H CASA for Kids, Inc. Community Music School Exchange Club of Hastings Family Support Center Friends of the Freeport District Library Friends of the Putnam District Library Green Gables Haven Gun Lake Women’s Club Habitat for Humanity Hastings Area Schools Hastings Athletic Boosters Hastings Band Boosters Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Hastings High School Musical Hastings High School Senior Class Party Hastings High School Yearbook Hastings Kiwanis Club Hastings New Year’s Eve Community Celebration Hastings Rotary Club Hastings Summerfest Run Kellogg Community College Kent County Youth Fair Lakewood Area Choral Society Leadership Barry County Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Maple Valley Little League Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund Maple Valley Schools Michigan Colleges Foundation Middleville Turkey Trail Trot Middleville Lions Club MSU Extension Office Nashville Car Club Paris Ridge Elementary PTO Pennock Foundation Pennock Health and Wellness Roadrunners Club Pierce Cedar Creek Institute South Jefferson Street Parade Committee Southern Michigan Street Rod Association St. Rose of Lima School Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Thornapple Arts Council Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters Thornapple Kellogg Robotics Team Thornapple Kellogg Schools Thornapple Kellogg Schools High School Jazz Program Thornapple Kellogg Soccer Camp Thornapple Kellogg Yearbook Thornapple Players Thornapple Valley Ducks Unlimited Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Village of Caledonia Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Wayland Hockey Boosters Wayland Kiwanis Wayland Main Street DDA YMCA of Barry County �Page 4 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Let’s not continue to ignore domestic violence Land line A flock of pigeons rests on a power line in Hastings township, fluffing their plumage to stay warm. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Mid-century modern line Do you recognize either of these people or know why this photo was taken? It appears to be some sort of a set or display, since the carpeting appears to have been rolled up and unrolled numerous times. What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and pro- vide a little more information. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email Have you news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. Last week’s photo of someone making light of photographer Leo Barth’s political sentiments drew no additional information. met? Uniting youth and community is his mission Because he hails from McBain, a small community southeast of Cadillac, Ryan Rose, 30, knew just what to expect when he arrived in Hastings when he arrived as a program director at YMCA of Barry County-Camp Algonquin. "You don't just do one thing here in Barry County,” smiles Rose, who’s now the new youth pastor at Hastings Baptist Church, “you do everything." Rose attended Grand Valley State and Cornerstone University, majoring in youth ministry and bible study with a camping and sports ministry emphasis. Toward the end of college, Rose started working for the YMCA of Grand Rapids as a teen specialist. He came up through the ranks, over three years, and served as Teen Center director. The experience made him a candidate for the YMCA of Barry County and Camp Algonquin position, where he served for five years. In his new role as youth pastor at Hastings Baptist, Rose teaches Sunday School, does youth events, and coordinates small church groups for both adults and Ryan Rose youth. He is charged with connecting youth to church and community. Your favorite material possession: It varies from time to time. Right now, I have been trying to learn how to trap shoot. I was using my 20 gauge, but recently bought a Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump shotgun. It's a good solid gun. Favorite elementary school memory: Being in a "split class." The class above me had a few too many kids so I was in class with older kids and learned a lot. It makes you feel kind of special. If I could give somebody anything, it would be: The Bible. It's got God's word and the things that are most important for life and for living life the best you can. Do you believe in miracles? Absolutely! In all kinds of situations. Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I love great stories and that's a great one. Favorite Song: Jesus Freak by DC Talk. They are a Christian Rock band. Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien. The person I’d most like to meet: My great-grandpa Rose because of the stories my dad's family tell about him coming to the United States. And, Moses' right hand man, Joshua, because he saw the Red Sea part, the plagues, Jericho and he put his faith in God. If I were President, I’d change: I would make the office of President not belong to any political party. Best advice ever: I have heard this many times from family members: Love God, love people, and work hard. The best thing about Barry County: The community of people. I have fallen in love with the community. We make do with what we have. We don't have the resources a big city has, but we figure out how to make opportunities. We are blessed. For the past three weeks, the Banner has published a series of articles on domestic violence in Barry County. The problem was dramatically brought to our attention by a victim who couldn’t find help for her abusive situation and who desperately feared for the safety of her young child. A number of additional victims then began coming forward, all looking for help with concerns they had with a system that had apparently let them down and with authorities seemingly immune to the violent acts perpetrated on these women. In Michigan, domestic violence is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and or a $500 fine. Under Michigan law, a person has a domestic relationship if any of the following apply: Spouse or former spouse, dating relationship or former relationship, child in common, resident or former resident of the same household. At first I was shocked to hear some of the stories these victims told us and to read the detailed documents they furnished. But, after listening to these dreadful stories, we decided that Barry County residents needed to know more about this tragedy that goes on in and throughout our county every day. The story of beatings, intimidation and verbal abuse are sickening -– no one should have to live under these circumstances. Yet, hundreds in our community live this kind of life every day as if it was normal behavior. Our newspapers generally focus on promoting positive things that go on in our community, not that we’re trying to hide or avoid the difficult stories. But in recent weeks, since we’ve heard about the hundreds of victims who fall prey to chronic abuse of power in so many lives right here in Barry County, we felt obligated to focus attention on the issue. According to the Michigan State Police, nearly 15,000 cases of domestic violence were reported within a 50-mile radius of Hastings during 2011. The survey indicated that 571 incidents were reported in Barry County alone. Plus, many cases go unreported due to the fact that victims have lost faith in the system or are reluctant to report abuse out of fear of retaliation against themselves or their children. Due to the sensitive nature of the situation, victims often ignore the situation or try to deal with it on their own. According to the American Medical Association, domestic violence isn’t just hitting or fighting with someone; it’s a chronic abuse of power. The abuser tortures and controls the victim with calculated threats, intimidation or physical violence. Plus, according to the reports, the victims aren’t always couples — children and senior citizens are often subject to violent acts. The AMA report states that “Physical violence in the United States is estimated to occur in 4 to 6 million intimate relationships each year. Nearly one in every three adult women experiences at least one incident of physical assault by a partner during adulthood. And, approximately 4 million American women experienced a serious assault by an intimate partner during a 12-month period.” More than 3.3 million children are exposed to physical and verbal abuse. Recent studies indicate that 60 to 75 percent of families in which a woman is battered, children become the victims of violent acts. These are shocking statistics that indicate more must be done to support these victims — no matter their age or gender. In last week’s second of the three-part series, Circuit Judge Michael Schipper suggested the county offer a domestic violence program for offenders by using specialized treatment methods. Barry County presently operates a drug court showing measurable success with offenders in helping them get off of drugs and turn their lives around. And for years, anyone involved in drinking while driving was obligated to enroll in Alcoholics What do you Anonymous classes. It’s time officials turn their attention to another growing problem that continues to plague our community — that of domestic violence. After listening to these victims tell their stories, I realized that it’s imperative that police also get domestic violence training to better prepare them to read the signs and deal with the situations when they’re called to a victims’ home. Plus, the courts must deal harshly with repeat offenders, especially when authorities have been called to the same residence over and over again. Are police making judgments, placing blame or choosing sides? These are difficult situations with no easy answers — yet, we cannot ignore a problem made worse by the social and economic situations these families find themselves in. Barry County Family Support Center Executive Director Karen Jousma cuts to the sensitive bottom line in this whole affair, the effect that domestic violence has on children. “We work with the prevention aspect of abuse and education,” said Jousma in our series. “One of the key things we have been working with lately is the adverse effects of domestic violence on children. Maybe we aren’t experiencing domestic violence ourselves, but we need to take our heads out of the sand because something needs to be done.” Jousma went on to caution citizens that, if we don’t protect the children, we run the risk of societal domestic violence. In Barry County, for more than 10 years Green Gables Haven has provided a local safe house for victims in crisis situations. Prior to that, victims had to go to a safe house in Battle Creek, away from their rural community to an urban setting, adding even more difficulties for a battered victim. Plus, the advantage that a local safe shelter provides is that children can still continue to attend their local school. These shelters offer temporary and transitional programs for women and their children along with counseling and other assistance victims desperately need. The effects of domestic violence on our society is hard to measure — yet it is obviously a growing problem that is making a lasting impact on the lives of the victims in our community. Plus, the violence impacts a person’s spirit and well being — not to mention the children who become part of the cycle as they grow to adulthood. So, what can Barry County do? First, we need to realize that we have a serious problem that needs our immediate attention. Second, we need to establish a specialized program for victims along with required counseling sessions and stiffer sentences for habitual abusers. Failing to deal with the issue ignores a growing cost to law enforcement officers, courts, lawyers, public health workers and many others. It’s easy to concentrate on all the good things going on in our community, but to ignore this festering problem throughout the county would be depriving many of our citizens the meaning, purpose, love and laughter that a great community can offer. We owe it to the victims by helping them find a way out of these difficulties by creating a better place for all of us. For several months now, we’ve taken the time to sit down with some of these victims to discuss how they’re dealing with the issues. The victims are calling out for help; it’s in all of our best interests to give them the support they need. I read somewhere that, “A great life is not just something we experience, it’s something we create.” A great community is much the same. We must promote a great place to live by supporting all of our citizens — especially those in greatest need, those we’ve ignored. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported next week, along with a new question. Last week’s question: The City of Detroit may appeal Gov. Rick Snyder’s decision to appoint an emergency financial manager, a move one city council member called part of a “right wing agenda” and which would make Detroit the largest municipality in history with EFM oversight. Should an emergency financial manager be imposed on Detroit? 78% 22% Yes No Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics For this week: Meijer Inc. is offering $15,000 in prize money to employees who are most successful in losing weight over a three-month period following a study by the Mayo Clinic that a financial incentive produces better results for participants. If your employer offered cash, would you volunteer to lose weight? q q Yes No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Page 5 Clerk outlines 2013 city election timeline IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV ‘Music Man’ performers deserve praise required to put on the excellent production by the cast, directors and crew. I am so proud of the positive, exciting, well deserving young people who are committed to being significant contributors in our society. Margie Slocum, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. The Hastings trustee posts must live within the ward they wish to represent, and the signatures on their petition must be from registered voters within their respective wards. The last day to register to vote in the primary election is Monday, July 8. However, Hastings City clerk/treasurer Tom Emery said a primary election will not be held if two or fewer candidates petition for an office. He said the city has not held a primary during the past two election cycles. If necessary, a primary will be held Thursday, Aug. 6. The last day to register to vote in the general election is Monday, Oct. 7. In other business the council: • Approved a request from the Barry County Free Clinic to hold is annual Breaking Barriers 5K, tentatively scheduled for 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15. The event, which is the biggest fundraiser for the clinic, will start at Hastings Manufacturing, go east toward the Nomination deadline nears for HHS Alumnus of Year The April 15 nomination deadline for the 2013 Hastings High School Distinguished Alumnus of the Year is approaching, and organizers are awaiting the deliberation process. The award will be presented during the annual Hastings High School Alumni Association banquet in the Hastings High School cafeteria Saturday, June 1. According to the Alumni Association Board, nominations must be in printed form and should contain biographical information about the candidate and why the individual should be nominated. Reasons can include accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organization member- Study: Trust between local leaders, residents not mutual Local government leaders in Michigan are more likely to trust their residents than their residents are to trust local governments, according to a University of Michigan survey. More than half of Michigan’s local leaders, or 53 percent, say they trust their residents to be responsible participants in local governance “nearly always” or “most of the time.” Nearly a third, or 32 percent, feel they can only trust their residents “some of the time,” with the rest saying “seldom” or “almost never,” according to the poll by the U-M Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. The new U-M survey takes an unusual approach to the topic. Citizen trust in government has been studied for decades, yet little research has been done about whether government leaders trust their citizens to be responsible participants in policymaking. The poll, part of the Michigan Public Policy Survey series at the Ford School’s Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, reports that trust by local leaders lines up with other beliefs they express about their residents, including whether they are engaged for the common good rather than their own benefit; are seeking positive solutions instead of just complaining; engage in constructive rather than divisive discussion; are willing to take the time to become well-informed on local issues. “Perhaps the best news from this study is that the more that residents are engaged with their local governments, the more trust that local leaders express in their citizens,” said Barry Rabe, director of CLOSUP. “This may provide encouragement to those working to boost citizen engagement as our communities begin to address ever more complex chal- lenges.” To see the complete survey, go to http://closup.umich.edu/michigan-public-policy-survey/23/beyond-trust-in-government-government-trust-in-citizens/ MSU Extension recipient of food security federal grant Michigan State University Extension is part of a network of university Extension services that were awarded $4 million to tackle food security challenges and help enhance nutritious food choices in rural communities. The grants were announced at a news conference at South Dakota State University earlier this week when U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced $75 million in research grants going to 21 universities throughout the United States. All the grants will fund work aiming to end hunger and address food security challenges. Researchers from MSUE, along with the Extension services from South Dakota State University, Purdue University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Missouri-Columbia and Ohio State University were awarded $4 million of that $75 million total for the five-year grants. Select communities in each of the states will receive assistance in forming or enhancing food policy councils that will increase accessibility and availability of nutritious food. The councils may set up food pantries or change the way that existing food pantries operate. The project, called Voices for Food, will serve as a guide for communities throughout the United States wishing to address food security. Hastings Banner, Inc. Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. 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Hallan, Michigan Retailers Association president and CEO in a press release. “The last thing our economy needs is a sales tax increase that reduces Michigan retail sales and kills more income-tax-paying retail jobs in this state,” said Hallan. “You can bet that online retailers such as Amazon are salivating at the prospect of a higher sales tax in this state, because it would increase their already sizable and unfair competitive advantage over Michigan-based businesses.” Hallan added that MRA supports the governor’s road financing plan that relies on user fees. “Michigan Retailers Association agrees we need to fix our roads; however, a sales tax increase is not the way to do it,” he said. “A sales tax increase will only backfire on our economy and undo a lot of the good work that legislators and the governor have done the past two years.” Michigan Retailers Association represents nearly 5,000 members and their more than 15,000 stores and websites in Michigan. Retailing provides more than 850,000 jobs in Michigan. 77576928 John Jacobs Retailers group says sales tax increase would backfire “ … can I keep up with the tax law changes everybody’s talking about? I need a plan. And someone to help me make the right decision.” Banner A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 ships, personal character and other helpful information. The nominee can reside anywhere, not necessarily Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. The Alumni Association Board also will consider previously submitted nominations, as well as new nominations. However, the board is asking anyone who has submitted nominations previously to re-submit them with up-to-date information. Nomination letters should be forwarded to David Logan, president, Hastings High School Alumni Association, 1096 Cook Road, Hastings, MI 49058 or to Logan at david_b_logan@wowway.com. State News Roundup Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... industrial incubator and down to the Thornapple River before looping back. • Approved a request from FlexFab Horizons International Inc. to hold its sixth annual FlexFab 5K run/walk beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8. The route will begin and end at FlexFab headquarters on Cook Road. The company asked permission to use city streets and to include a lap around Fish Hatchery Park. A city police officer will direct traffic to allow runners and walkers to cross Green Street at Ironside Drive and at the intersection of Green Street and Cook Road. • Heard a report from Hastings Department of Public Services Director Tim Girrbach, who said it is anticipated that construction of the spray plaza on the northwest corner of Church and State streets next to Hastings 4 Cinema will begin as soon as weather allows and is scheduled to be completed by June 30. 06806774 To the editor: The Hastings High School students deserve thanks for sharing their beautiful talent in “The Music Man.” This was an excellent opportunity to observe the exacting effort in preparation for an outstanding performance each and every night. The pit orchestra of our talented musicians contributed to the enthusiasm and joy of the cast. I must recognize the energy and time by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Many deadlines dot the calendar between Now and the Nov. 5 general election when several seats on the Hastings City Council will be up for grabs. Mayor Frank Campbell, who was appointed to the post in December 2012 after the death of mayor Bob May, has announced he will run to complete the term, which expires Dec. 31, 2015. Two First ward seats will be on the Nov. 5, ballot — a partial term expiring Dec. 31. 2015, currently held by trustee Al Jarvis who was appointed to fill the post vacated by Campbell when he was appointed mayor; the second First Ward seat, which expires Dec. 31, 2017, held by trustee Barry Wood, is also up for election. Full four-year terms expiring Dec. 31, 2017, include the Second Ward seat currently held by Brenda McNabb-Stange, the Third Ward seat held Jeri DePue and Fourth Ward seat held by Dave Jasperse. While Jasperse said he would run for re-election, DePue said she would be relocating out of town and therefore would not seek another term. McNabb-Stange, Wood and Jarvis have not announced their intentions. Monday evening, the council received the resignation of Laurie Kensington-Sunior from the Hastings Board of Review. Campbell said he is actively seeking someone to replace Kensington-Sunior for the elected paid post. However, the remainder of the term expiring Dec. 31, 2015, will be on the November ballot. Anyone interested in applying for the appointment is asked to call Campbell at Hastings City Hall, 269-948-2468. Anyone wishing to run for city office must submit a petition by 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Petitions must have a minimum of 25 but not more than 50 signatures of registered voters. Signatures for mayoral candidates can be from registered voters in any of the city’s four wards; however, those running for ward 269.945.9452 www.wfscpas.com 616.522.0792 �Page 6 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77576763 City ordinance requires lenders, mortgage companies to register foreclosures Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor; Myron Huebner, Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); 11 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 p.m. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 for additional information. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Mar. 10 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Mar. 10 - Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Mar. 11 - Adventurers Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Mar. 13 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Lenten Supper 6 p.m.; Lenten Vespers 7 p.m. Mar. 14 Staff Meeting 12:15 p.m.; Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Stewardship Committee 6 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org for information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 these residences we will be able to more successfully pursue compliance with city codes when necessary,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Mansfield said city staff members would send letters and copies of the new ordinance to local lenders and mortgage companies to inform them of the new requirement. He said that it may take a while initially to get all foreclosed properties registered, but once the information has been dispersed to the financial institutions, it should be easier to gain compliance in the future. The ordinance is designed to provide the city with at least one point of contact with the 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 lending company or lien holder for property going through foreclosure. The financial institution or lien holder filing the foreclosure has 10 calendar days from the date of filing for foreclosure to provide information to the city, including name, address and phone number of the institution or lien holder initiating the process; name and phone number or other point of contact for the institution or lien holder; and, the loan or mortgage number for the property or other identifying number used by the institution or lien holder initiating the process. Hastings school board discusses limited bus stops by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Members of the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education are mulling a proposal limiting families in the district to only two dropoff and pick-up sites for their students — one assigned stop and one emergency stop. Hastings Area Schools Director of Transportation James Vreugde told the board at its March work session Tuesday evening that while neighboring school districts such as Thornapple Kellogg, Caledonia and Lakewood currently limit families to two stops, Hastings allows families to call in at any time and request that their student be dropped off or picked up in a different location. Vreugde said with the system he is proposing, if a family wishes a student to be dropped off at the emergency bus stop rather than their regular home stop, they would need to call the transportation department and provide their student’s name, ID number and emergency address. “Today, anybody could call up or leave a message and say, ‘I’d like my child to go home with this child,’ and you don’t know who it is,” he said. “There’s no safeguard there.” Vreugde said the transportation department often gets phone calls from parents looking for a child who was dropped off in another location. “I could fill two sides of a sheet of paper every day with the changes that are called in,” he said. “There are times we get calls and you can hear the noise in the cafeteria, or you can hear the noise on the bus — or else they’re leaving messages at night, and you know it is not a parent calling.” While Vreugde said limiting the number of Area Obituaries Anne Angela Hengesbach Juanita Alice Slocum SPRING HILL, FL - Anne Angela Hengesbach died peacefully in hospice in Spring Hill, FL on February 26, 2013. She was born on the Fourth of July, 1918 to Croatian immigrants in Fowler, MI. She grew up in Ionia, excelling in school and graduating at the top of her class at St. Peter and Paul High School. She then attended business school in Grand Rapids and began a career as a bookkeeper/secretary. She married her beloved husband, Francis A. Hengesbach, in 1943 in Grenada, MS where he was stationed with the US Army. They settled in Portland, upon his return from World War II. They moved to Hastings, in 1954 where they raised their four children and co-owned the Fisher-Hengesbach Ford Dealership. Anne was a homemaker until she resumed her career as a secretary in 1964. She worked in the office of Hastings High School for many years. She moved with her husband to Grand Rapids in 1972 and eventually retired with him in Spring Hill, FL where he passed away in 2003. She was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, always putting others’ needs before her own. She is cherished by her four children, Joyce of Seattle, Carol Gallagher (Otteau Christiansen) of Minnesota, Alan (Kathy) of Spring Hill, FL and Marcia (John) Larson of Scottsdale, AZ. She is also survived by 12 adored and adoring grandchildren and their spouses, 10 great grandchildren, a brother, James Trusock of Round Rock, TX and a sister, Mary Helen Trusock, of Grand Rapids, MI. She leaves behind many admiring nieces, nephews and friends. Messages for the family may be left at www.brewerfuneral.com. Donations in Anne’s memory may be made to HPH Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667. www.HPH-Hospice.org HASTINGS, MI - Juanita Alice Slocum, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. She was born October 23, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Roy Belson and Hazel (Baird/Belson) Monica. Juanita graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. She married Edward E. Slocum on June 7, 1943. Juanita spent all of her life farming. One of her hobbies was raising Llamas, which she did for many years. Juanita also enjoyed sewing, and working in her flower garden. She was the clerk at Hastings Charter Township for 30 years. Juanita served on the Charlton Park Board, Commission on Aging Board, was a life member of Barry County Historical Society, Womens Club, and life member of the Daughters of Rebekah. Juanita was also active in the Democratic Party. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward E. Slocum and sister, Marjorie Burns. Juanita is survived by her son, David (Sharon) Slocum of Hastings; her daughter, Diana (Jack) Phillips of Hastings; grandchildren, Eric and Jenee Phillips, Rachel and Justin Wilson, Timothy and Dianne Slocum, Allen Slocum; 10 great grandchildren; and her sisters, Yvonne (Jack) Bagley, and Fredericka (Perry) James. Visitation and the funeral service took place Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Norm Barlow officiated the service. Interment took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Foreclosed homes falling into disrepair and lawns left untended and overgrown have become an increasing problem in many communities across the nation during the current recession. Hastings officials hope a new ordinance will help the city maintain compliance with local codes. Monday evening, the city council conducted a second reading of and unanimously approved an ordinance that requires properties going through foreclosure proceedings to be registered with the city. “We expect that by requiring registration of stops would increase student safety, members of the board questioned whether the change would cause hardship for some families in the district, such as two-income, single-parent and joint-custodial families, many of whom rely on a network of family, friends and neighbors for before and after school childcare. Board Secretary Donna Garrison said that while she is surprised the district doesn’t require written notes or some other safety check, she is concerned about limiting the number of stops. “If you are a low-income, working parent who is depending on different people to watch your child after school all the time, this policy becomes an issue for people who have the least resources in which to come up with a safe alternative for their kid,” she said. “I don’t know if what we are doing is any safer,” said Star Elementary Principal Amy Tebo. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings said the two sides of the discussion are customer service and student safety. “It’s a difficult situation; we’re not asking you to approve anything tonight; but I do want you to start thinking about that,” he told the board. “[Tim Berlin, the district’s director of business services] is our policy expert in the administration office, and he is getting ready to schedule a meeting on board policies because we’ve got some that we need to update, and this will be one of them.” In other business, the board: • Heard a report from district food service director Matthew Moore on the state-funded summer food service program. Moore said the free lunch program will be open to all children age 18 and under and will be offered at both Southeastern and Central elementary schools. He said he hoped to serve three, if not four times, the number of children as last year. • Discussed when and how the district would make up the equivalent of one day of instruction lost due to snow days. No decision was made. • Gave its unanimous approval for a travel study trip to the Battle Creek Math and Science Center. • Went into closed session to discuss upcoming contract negotiations with the Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association. • Announced its next regular meeting would be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the Hastings High School lecture hall, 520 W. South St. • Announced a joint meeting of the Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Barry Intermediate School districts to begin at 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 14 — Movie Memories plays favorites with “A Farewell to Arms,” starring Helen Hayes and Gary Cooper, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 15 — preschool story time gets ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Robin Mather, author of A Feast Nearby, speaks, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 18 — library board meets, 4 to 6; computer class learns all about “Privacy and Avatars,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 — toddler story time learns about alligators and crocodiles, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Page 7 Governments agree on smooth transition to a joint planning commission BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein N: A 10 4 M: 10 9 7 L: K 6 3 K: A Q J 4 WEST N: Q 8 7 5 M: 2 L: Q 8 2 K: K 9 6 5 3 EAST N: K J 9 2 M: 8 6 5 4 L: A J 10 K: 8 2 SOUTH: N: 6 3 M: A K Q J 3 L: 9 7 5 4 K: 10 7 Dealer: East Vulnerable: North/South L Lead:2L North K 1K 1NT M 3M East Pass Pass Pass Pass South Pass M 1M L(1) 2L Pass West Pass Pass Pass Pass (1) Alert: New Minor Force In today’s column, let us look at the eighth and final convention in our eight-week series The Eight Bridge Conventions You Should Know. Called New Minor Forcing, it is a modern convention that originated in two earlier conventions, Checkback Stayman, popular in the United States, and Crowhurst, developed by Eric Crowhurst, a popular convention used in the United Kingdom. What is New Minor Forcing? How do you use it in your bridge arsenal? Let’s take a look at today’s hand and the bidding that will shed some clues on New Minor Forcing. With three passes around the table, North opted to open the bidding with 1K, promising as we have seen numerous times, an opening hand of at least 13 points and at least three clubs. With South looking at a solid heart suit, it is easy to see that South had an easy bid of 1M. Playing Standard American as most modern players now do, all North could be sure of was that South had at least four hearts and at least six points. That hardly tells the story here, however. North’s hand is a minimum hand with no four-card major in spades. The only open bid for North, then, is 1NT, informing South that his hand is minimum. South, however, has two things to tell North at this next bid: “Partner, I have a five-card heart major, and I have at least 10-11 points in my hand. Support my hearts if you have three of them.” How will South convey that important message to her partner North? Enter the New Minor Forcing Convention. It works like this: With at least 10-11 points in the Responder’s hand, and a five-card major, the Responder (South) bids the unbid minor. In this case, the unbid minor is diamonds, and it has become known as New Minor Forcing Convention. South bids 2L. This tells Partner North that instead of four hearts and six points, she actually has at least five hearts and 10-11 points. What a difference in meaning! Because this is a convention that not everyone plays and is familiar with, as it is a partnership agreement, North must announce to the East/West team that this bid is unusual. North does this by either announcing the word “Alert” as soon as South bid the 2L, or, if using bidding boxes, to pull the Alert card out of the box, place it on the table, and verbally announce “Alert” to the opponents. The opponents have the right to ask what the 2L bid means. It has nothing to do with diamonds and has its own special meaning. North must explain the bid to the East/West opponents so that they have an understanding of the bid. Once the opponents have passed, North’s responsibility is to bid the hearts if he has three of them. In today’s hand, North/South have found a Golden Fit in the heart suit, and that seems to be the best place to put the contract. With 14 high-card points, North readily bids the heart suit. Perhaps North was a bit too enthusiastic by bidding 3M, but South is able to put the brakes on the bidding by passing and playing the contract at 3M. Without the New Minor Forcing Convention, it is unlikely that the North/South team would have found the heart fit together. The NMF helps find a fit when the Responder has the five-card major and wants to find out if partner has at least three cards of trump support. In addition, there needs to be enough points, usually 10-11 or more, before New Minor Forcing is utilized. What if North does not have three-heart support to go with the five hearts in the South hand? It could and does happen all the time. In that case, a retreat to 2NT handles the artificial bid of 2L. Since the New Minor Forcing is a forcing bid, do not pass your partner when she bids 2L. You will be looking for a new partner if you do so. Instead accept the fact that your partner has informed you of at least a five-card heart suit and at least 10-11 points in her hand. In the play of the hand, with a diamond lead, it is easy to see that while North was enthusiastic and wanted to go on to game in hearts, it was the prudent South who had the requisite number of points but they are all in hearts and not much else to add to the partnership nor to the contract. As it turns out, 3M is just right, not too hot and not too cold, but just right. The Three Bears would like the New Minor Forcing Convention. ***** Local Bridge Class News: Beginning on April 9th, 2013, the second in a series of American Contract Bridge Classes, “The Play of the Hand in the 21st Century” will begin at the Kellogg Community College Technology Building on Hill Brady Road. This class will run from 6-8 PM. on Tuesday nights for eight weeks, finishing at the end of May. Call the Life Long Learning Program at KCC for further details and enrollment. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Over 20 officials from both local governments agreed there is still much discussion needed, and also agreed to bring details to the April meetings of the Hastings City Council Newborn Babies Corinna Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 19, 2013 at 7:18 p.m. to Melissa Neeson and Phillip Schaffer of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Kellen Charles, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 20, 2013 at 9:48 p.m. to Jenelle and David Kilmer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Mason Grey, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 20, 2013 at 11:05 a.m. to Kayla and Nicholas Glasgow of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Sylvia Arline, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22, 2013 at 12:50 p.m. to Luke and Amy Jo Kinyon of Vermontville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. ***** E-Zadyn Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22, 2013 at 1:19 a.m. to Stacie Endsley and Jason Ogg of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Josephine Mari, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23, 2013 at 7:15 a.m. to Johnny and Missy Hicks of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Ashlynn Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 27, 2013 at 2:28 a.m. to Kami Arnold and William Steeb of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 1/2 inches long. ***** River Suzanne, born at Pennock Hospital on March 1, 2013 at 11:36 p.m. to Rick and Sarah Reed of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Everly Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on March 3, 2013 at 8:01 a.m. to Brett and Sindi Lancaster of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. Pauline Puttbrese to celebrate 100th birthday Happy 100th Birthday to Pauline Puttbrese on March 18, 2013. Thank you for reminding us all that age is just a number! We love you! Maureen Osborne married George Lovequist on July 7, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church of Richland, MI. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Val Osborne of Delton, MI, and the groom is the son of George and JoAnn Lovequist of West Bloomfield, MI. The bride was attended by maid of honor Laura (Osborne) Carisalez, Jennifer Lovequist, Sara Osborne, Rachel Humphreys, Bethany Gauthier, and Sara Johnson. The groom was attended by best man Cameron Zwart, Barry Greenfield, Rob Mastronicola, Tony Osborne, Juan Carisalez, and Alex Fox. The flower girls were Madeleine Gauthier and Lillie Steele, and Matteus Johnson served as ring bearer. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Gull Lake High School and the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center. She is an alumna of Western Michigan University and is a Spanish immersion teacher at Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, MI. The groom is a 2003 graduate of West Bloomfield High School and is an alumnus of Grand Valley State University and Michigan State University. He is a supply chain analyst for Amway. The bride and groom enjoyed a honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and now reside in Hastings. (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 49058 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com David M. Muilenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads 77576836 77576889 77576834 77576832 Osborne-Lovequist wed Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® Robin M. Welton David M. Muilenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® 77576838 77576830 and the Rutland Township Board. 77576912 NORTH by David DeDecker Staff Writer The placement of the final piece in a progressive governing agreement initiated with a new hotel being constructed just outside the city limits came one step closer Tuesday night when officials from the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township met to discuss what steps are needed to form a Joint Planning Commission. Tim Johnson of Mainstreet Planning Company presented information and acted as facilitator for the evening discussion held at the Rutland Township Hall. Johnson explained that the Hastings City Council and Rutland Township Board approved an Urban Services Agreement on Nov. 26, 2012. The agreement created an Urban Services District within Rutland for the purpose of bringing city water and sewer services to the new hotel under construction. The hotel sits just outside city limits at the intersection of Cook Road and M-43/M37. Once the hotel water and sewer project is completed, Rutland will transfer the USD to the city. Transfer will likely take place in May according to Johnson. The district will then be under the jurisdiction of a yet to be formed Joint Planning Commission. What the JPC looks like and whether it will include zoning in addition to planning has yet to be decided. The two governmental bodies agreed Tuesday night to work toward zoning rule compatibility for a smooth transition into a new JPC. Differences exist in permitting, architectural standards, lighting, landscaping, signage and parking which will need to be considered. Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF® Robin M. Welton �Page 8 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa area Historical Society meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Freight House, 1117 Emerson St., behind the depot. The speaker will be Cindy Stairs who will demonstrate her knitting with a special machine. She was an exhibitor at Christmas ‘Round the Town. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Some of the paintings from the February art show are still in place. There are always permanent exhibits in place so it is an interesting place to visit,l anytime. The Tri-River Museum group will meet Tuesday, March 19, at the Flying Falcon Museum in Greenville at 10 a.m. This organization is looking forward to its spring event “Spring Into the Past” when all 24 member museums are open and free to all visitors. First Congregational Church is holding weekly Lenten observances with alternate Wednesdays a 7 p.m. service in the sanctuary and on the first and third Wednesdays a soup meal followed by a devotional time. This is a week of looking toward Rome for the conclave of the College of Cardinals as the 115 eligible vicars of the Roman Catholic Church are in closed assembly to choose a new pope. Watchers will be on hand to detect when the smoke from the chimney vent turns from black to white to indicate that a new pope has been chosen. This is another week when two freight car loads of cotton seed have arrived on the sid- ing of Caledonia Farmers Elevator here. The cars have hinged end panels so access is easy for the forklift machines, which are used to unload the freight cars and then load their cargo into the waiting semi-trailers. When empty, the cars are shunted to the east side of Fourth Avenue near the elevator buildings. Alethians of Central United Methodist Church met at the Lake Odessa Community Library Tuesday afternoon for a presentation by Connie Teachworth. Member Dale Mossburg was the host. Later, the group reconvened across the street for refreshments served by Helen Good. Ashley Barcroft of Carlton Center, Lakewood graduate of 2005, was the guest of honor at a bridal shower held in Ortonville Sunday. At the meeting last Saturday of the county genealogy society there were first-time visitors from Sidney who found several mutual acquaintances with members present. Speaker Bonnie of Portland Road spoke on ancestry, some of which might be questionable, therefore her topic “You Can Choose Your Friends,But You Cannot Choose Your Ancestors.” In her search she had wonderful results from her search, mostly through church records. Following the meeting Rosie Hickey, Bernadine Carr and Maureen Cross served strawberry shortcake, an annual tradition. ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS REGULAR MEETING DATES 2013-2014 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH • 7:00 P.M. Notes: Dates with an *asterisk are for another weekday April 2, 2013 ***May 6, 2013 (1st Monday) June 4, 2013 July 2, 2013 August 6, 2013 September 3, 2013 October 1, 2013 November 5, 2013 ***December 2, 2013 (1st Monday) January 7, 2014 February 4, 2014 March 4, 2014 - Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held at the Barry Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Business hours are Wednesdays only 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Barry Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon seven days notice to the clerk. 155 E. Orchard Street, P.O. Box 705, Delton, MI 49046 Ph 269-623-5171 or Fax 269-23-8171 Email: barrytownship@mei.net Debra J. Knight Barry Township Clerk ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2013 Budget Public Hearing Notice The Orangeville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2013 at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The Property Tax Millage rate proposed to be levied to support the p roposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. Copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. The Orangeville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services as required by the Disabilities Act. Americans With Disabilities Act; stating that if those with disabilities notify the clerk within 10 days prior to the meeting, accommodations will be furnished to satisfy such disabilities and allow meaningful attendance. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk: Jennifer Goy at phone numbers; Office 269-664-4522, home - 269-664-4641. Thomas Rook Supervisor Orangeville Township 616-299-6019 SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commission of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority will conduct a public hearing on the Authority’s proposed budget for the Authority’s 2013-2014 fiscal year on March 26, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, Michigan, 49046. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Authority located at 11191 South M-43 Highway, Delton, Michigan 49046 during regular Authority business hours. In addition to other business which may properly come before the meeting, the Commission will consider any comments made by the public at the public hearing on the Authority budget and, further, will consider whether to adopt, and may adopt, the annual Authority budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. If adopted, the budget may be adopted in the form in which originally presented, or in such amended form as the Commission in its discretion may determine. All interested persons may attend the public hearing. The address of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is 11191 South M-43 Highway, Delton, Michigan 49046. The telephone number of the Authority office is 269-623-3401. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY EDWARD JONES Time for Gen-Xers to put IRAs to work If you’re a “Gen-Xer,” born between 1965 and 1980, you’ve still got many years to go until you retire. At this stage of your life, what can you do to help build resources for the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned? Besides having time on your side, you’ve got another key advantage in saving for retirement — specifically, you probably haven’t reached your peak earning years. This helps you in at least two ways. First, of course, it means you should be able to increase your retirement savings in the future. And second, it might mean you’re still eligible to contribute to one of the most effective retirement accounts available — the Roth IRA. When you invest in a Roth IRA, your earnings are distributed tax free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least 591/2. For the 2013 tax year, you can put in up to $5,500 to a Roth IRA; when you reach 50, you’ll also be able to make “catchup” contributions. (Currently, the catch-up limit is $1,000.) However, the ability to make Roth IRA contributions is limited by income. For 2013, you can make the full contribution to a Roth IRA if you are single and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than $112,000. Above this amount, your contribution limit will be gradually reduced, and if your MAGI reaches $127,000, you won’t be able to contribute at all. If you’re married filing jointly, the lower limit is $178,000 and the cutoff amount is $188,000. Of course, if you have to consider these income limits, you’re making a reasonably good living, and you may well be on a career path that will take you to even greater earnings — which is why you should think about putting in as much as possible to a Roth IRA while you’re eligible. If your earnings are already over the limit for the Roth IRA, you can still contribute to a traditional IRA. Your contributions can grow tax deferred, which means your money can accumulate faster than it would on an account on which you paid taxes every single year. Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 591/2 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty. But what if your income level is such that you could contribute to either a Roth IRA or a traditional IRA? Which one should you choose? There’s no “right” answer for everyone. On the one hand, the Roth’s tax-free distributions may be more attractive to you than the taxdeferred growth potential of a traditional IRA if you expect your tax rate to be higher in the future. However, depending on your income level and whether you have access to a 401(k) or other retirement plan at work, your traditional IRA contributions may be fully or partially tax-deductible. But these types of calculations are not easy, so before making the traditional-or-Roth choice, you’ll need to consult with your tax advisor. In any case, now is the time to capitalize on your Gen-X status and use the years STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. 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Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings will welcome more than 150 students from the five Barry County high schools to the day-long event. The summit, planned and driven by youths, will focus on promoting positive actions to prevent risk behaviors such as underage drinking, bullying and other issues. Youth planners have chosen the theme of this year’s summit to be “Why Be Negative When You Can Be Positive?” “This year’s youth leadership summit has been planned by an incredible group of young people,” said Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator. “They have put in hours of time to make YLS 2013 happen.” During the summit, students will interact with other Barry County youths while attending workshops focusing on positive leadership, outlooks and actions to help inspire their peers to do the same. “The youth leadership summit allows teens to work together for positive results. YLS opens the doors for teenagers to make a difference in our community,” said Carley Dole, sophomore at Thornapple Kellogg High School. “Our hope is to raise awareness of the need for change while focusing on the positive,” added Terra Fox, Delton Kellogg sophomore. “YLS is a great way to get involved and make a commitment to being alcohol- and drug-free,” said Kelsi Harden, a senior from Hastings. “It is a way for us to have a positive impact on our peers and in our community.” The theme of the 2013 Youth Leadership Summit will continue throughout the academic year as students return to their own schools and work with their peers to create messages promoting positive decisions, said Lenz. Leadership teams will receive funding support from the SATF for their projects. “We were really fortunate to have such great sponsors. We cannot thank them enough,” said Steven Kopf, junior at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force is coordinated through Substance Abuse Prevention Services, Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. For more information, call 269-948-4200 or e-mail llenz@bccmha.org. The Hastings Middle School Gold team finished up its wrestling season with a 172 record by winning all four of its duals, and the tournament title, Saturday in Hastings. The Saxon Blue team closed out its run at Saturday’s tournament with a win over Ionia. HMS Gold team ends year by winning its dual tourney The Hastings Middle School Gold wrestling team wrapped up its season on Saturday with a 17-2 record. The Saxon Gold won its own duals invitational with a 4-0 day. The Gold team knocked off Ionia 72-22, Allegan 78-24, Lakewood 68-32 and Caledonia 54-39. Sam Johnson, Anthony Fisher, Cameron Cooley, Chase Reaser, Noah Lumbert and Ty Sinclair were all undefeated for the Saxon Gold team. Andrew Newberry, Terry Dull, Billy Smith, Cal Cappon and Trevor Ryan had three wins each. Winning twice were Caloeb Howard, Austin Healy and Devin Planck, while James Wezell and Jacob Dunn had one win each. The Saxon blue team had a tougher day, falling to Allegan 78-24, Lakewood 45-42 and Caledonia 76-24, before knocking off Ionia to end the day 54-40. The Saxon Blue team had a tougher day, losing to Allegan in round one 24 - 78. In round two, the Blue team had a close match up with Lakewood, 42 - 45. Saxon wrestlers getting three wins for the day for the Blue team were Trent Mesecar, Lucas Fox, Derek High and Nathan Meyers. Wrestlers with two wins each were Kip Beck, Jimmy McDermott, Garrett Wilcox, Tyler Johnson, Dakota Lumbert and Carson Winick. Cole Hall, Zach Mesecar and Skyler Brandt picked up one win each. TK alumni basketball game set for March 23 Alumni hoopsters are already angling for rebound positions in anticipation of the annual Middleville Rotary Alumni Basketball game to be held Saturday, March 23, at the TK High School gymnasium, beginning at 7 p.m. Former players will suit up as part of two teams proudly wearing the school colors: an orange team of players who graduated in even-numbered years and a black team of players who graduated in odd-numbered years. The new format will replace the former traditional contest played between Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia alumni. Cost for the event will be $5 with students in fifth grade and below free. Tickets can be purchased from any Middleville Rotary Club member. Rotarian and 1983 alumnus Chris Noah is organizing the event and welcomes any TK alumnus to suit up for the game. To secure a place on the roster, call Noah, 269-795-3006, by March 19 with name, phone number and year of graduation. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Page 9 Pioneering meant hard work, privation and hardship for Mr. and Mrs. Eben Pennock, Part 3 This undated photo was labeled as the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eben Pennock. Their home was said to be a mile south of town next to the CK&S tracks. by M.L. Cook The lights and shadows of 80 years cannot be pictured in lifeless words, nor can the record of such lives be made complete in a few short paragraphs. But enough has been said to give some idea of the adverse conditions under which Mr. and Mrs. Pennock started out in life and of the steady progress they have made in both material and spiritual things up to this joyous 60th anniversary of their marriage. Early they learned that the measure of a life is the measure of service it renders; and today they sit hand in hand in life’s sunset and enjoy the fruits of their labors. From neighbors and acquaintances, they receive respect and esteem for the sterling worth of their lives and for the strict integrity that has marked all their dealings. From their co-laborers in the church they receive that fraternal love and confidence that always comes to those who “point to heaven and lead the way.” From their family circle they receive the filial devotion that comes from grateful hearts that forget not the words and deeds of sympathy and love which have come without let or hindrance during these 60 years of service. May they be spared yet many years to enjoy the comforts they have provided and to cheer and bless us all by their uplifting influence. ***** According to the 1985 Barry County history book, the Pennocks gained their wealth largely through the lumber business. The personal history also stated that they adopted a son, William L. Pennock, and that their house was home to five other children. Eben’s parents moved here as well, for they are both buried in Barry Township. Eben Sr. died in December 1849, at age 54. His wife, Clarissa (Benjamin) died in December 1883, at the age of 88. Both are buried in North Cemetery, also known as Pennock Cemetery, which is very near the land that Eben Jr. purchased in 1844. The Banner story on Eben and Elvira’s 60th anniversary was not the last. The couple went on to celebrate their 70th anniversary in 1913, noted with another photo and portions of the article that ran in 1903. In 1902, the greater Pennock family began having reunions. According to the profile written in the 1985 history book, the reunions were first held at the home of Eben and Elvira (who were then around 80 years old). The Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw train made a special stop in front of the Pennock home so relatives from Delton, Hickory Corners and other areas south could disembark. When Elvira reached 90, she declined to host the reunion, and it was moved to the home of one of Eben’s nieces. The following account of the 1913 reunion was printed in the Sept. 4 Banner: 100 attend Pennock annual family reunion at Delton The 11th annual reunion of the Pennock family was held Thursday, Aug. 28, at the home of Mrs. Kate Williams at Delton. The day was beautiful, and guests began arriving at 7 a.m. and continued until noon when the number had reached about 100. Although Mr. and Mrs. Eben Pennock were unable to entertain the company this year, they were the first ones to make their appearance, coming the day before to make sure of being present; they felt ‘pretty well, were as jolly as ever and did all in their power to make the reunion successful.’ Mr. Pennock sent his large tent which was erected on the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2013/2014 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Prairieville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 at the Prairieville Township Hall on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of the 1976 amended MCL 41.72A (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the Prairieville Township by writing or calling: Prairieville Township Clerk Ted DeVries 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-623-2726 77576708 lawn, under which three long tables were placed and filled with palatable victuals. Considering the size of the family, but few changes have taken place during the past year. There were two deaths,viz: Henry Tolles and Frank Miner. There was one marriage: Floy Beers to Peter Van Derlick; and four births: Dale Pennock, Dorothy Preston, Virginia Shulters and Baby Hoyt. Rev. Johnson, who has met at these gatherings several times, was called to his home beyond a short time ago. After dinner, a business meeting was held. Rev. C.M. Duryea conducted the devotionals after which he made a few remarks emphasizing the thought that these reunions were of great importance in forming and preserving family ties. Owing to the fact that Mrs. Eben Pennock was unable to perform her duties as president any longer, Mrs. Celia Pennock was chosen president; Mrs. Rose Beers, secretary; Mrs. Emma Hoyt, treasurer; Mrs. Floy McDermott, reporter; Chas. McDermott, master of ceremonies. Committees will be chosen later. Since the day in Delton had been so pleasant, it was voted to hold the next reunion at the home of Mrs. Williams the last Thursday in August, 1914. It is earnestly hoped that each member of the Pennock family will at once make plans to be present at the next reunion: let this especially appeal to those who were not present this year. Remember every one of you were missed; you had some near relative anxiously looking for you. It needs the whole family to make a complete success, so please let every one be present next year. You don’t know what a good time you miss. A very interesting ball game was enjoyed by a good many. We appreciated the kindness of Delton people very much in sharing their barns, lumber, dishes, chairs, etc., to add to our comfort for which we thank all, who aided in any way. About 4:30 p.m. the guests began wending their way homeward feeling that the day had been well spent. [Written by Floy McDerMott] ***** Eben and Elvira had the chance to attend a few more family reunions (which continued until 1982). She died May 29, 1916, and he died July 25, 1917, both having reached their 93rd birthdays. They are buried at the North or Pennock Cemetery on Kellogg School Road north of Hickory Corners. Not only did they bequeath $20,000 to the hospital that still bears their name, they also donated land to the Wesleyan church that became the Wesleyan Woods camp on Campground Road in Hastings. Bees buzzing on caffeine by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters A friend of mine recently returned to the U.S. from deployment with the National Guard in Afghanistan. One of the first things he did when he reached a military base in Texas was to buy a cup of espresso. He even took a picture of it and posted it on the Internet. Good coffee was a sure sign he’d returned to civilization, he said. The magic in coffee is caffeine, a stimulant that keeps us coffee-drinkers going back for more every day. Many of us know that a dose of caffeine makes us perk up and concentrate better. It makes reading and writing a breeze for me, it helps students the world around study more effectively, and it generally greases the wheels of our workaholic world. “I don’t think I can afford to stop drinking coffee, if it means I would have an even worse memory,” said Professor Walter Sheppard, chair of the entomology department at Washington State University. I was talking to him because of a recent study that shows people aren’t the only animals with a taste for caffeine. Recently, scientists presented evidence that honey bees — just like soldiers and aging geologists — get a buzz from caffeine and their memory is enhanced by it. Geraldine Wright is a scientist at England’s Newcastle University. She led the research on bees reported in Science that I discussed with Sheppard. It’s perhaps no surprise that the nectar in the flowers of coffee plants has a bit of caffeine in it. But would you guess that some citrus flowers also are laced with a little caffeine? It’s reasonable to think that flowering plants might have certain chemicals in them specifically because of the way they affect bees. That’s because certain flowering plants co-evolved over time with the help of bees and shaped the insects even as the bees influenced the plants. To put it bluntly, bees are helpful when plants want to have sex with one another. The bee is attracted to a flower by the nectar, but it gets covered in pollen while it feeds. When it moves on to a new flower, the pollen is spread from the bee’s body hairs to the second flower, a fact that helps the plant reproduce. “It’s not hard to test learning in a bee. You basically put a bee in a straw to hold it still. Then you blow a scent like lavender on them. When they extend their proboscis (or tongue) you can give them a sugarwater reward,” Sheppard said. Over time, the bees will learn to extend their little tongues when they smell lavender. Now here’s the part that’s interesting. If the sugar water was laced with a tincture of caffeine, the bees, when retested, were more likely to stick out their tongues. That is to say, they remembered their lesson better if a bit of caffeine was in their drink. And this effect grew stronger over the passage of time for up to three days — which counts as a long time if you’re a bee. “The bees can’t taste the caffeine, but it affects them,” Sheppard said. I’ll drink to that. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. TOST, continued from page 1 from system pipes to enter a nearby drinking water aquifer. Pessell told commissioners that since initiation of the TOST program, more than 5,013 well and/or septic systems have been evaluated, resulting in a 24 percent average overall failure rate. Because TOST allows evaluations of only properties being sold or transferred, Pessell reminded commissioners that a similar failure rate probably exists on county properties not on the market or being transferred. The TOST regulation has not been without controversy, primarily because of the estimated $450 cost of a private evaluator’s inspection and then what might appear to be overzealous compliance requirements. After the regulation was adopted in 2007, a failed recall attempt of one commissioner was launched. The Barry County Farm Bureau also passed a resolution at its annual meeting calling BEDHD to task for what it deemed “arbitrary and capricious” methods of enforcement and charged that $1.5 million had been “sucked” from property owners’ pocketbooks and the area’s economy. Pessell illustrated the TOST customer service process and mentioned that only 12 objections have been recorded. If a resolution cannot be reached between the property owner and health department staff, the property owner has the right to appeal the health department’s decision, he said. No appeals have been recorded. “The fact that we’ve had no appeals shows that we’re flexible and reasonable with people,” said Pessell. Commissioner Ben Geiger, however, pushed against that contention. “I think we’re on the same philosophical page,” said Geiger, “but I do have some concerns with TOST, and it’s basically because of the ambiguity in the definition of [a system’s] failure. I drove here on a road where the posted speed limit was 55 miles per hour. I’m here in a room whose capacity is 37 people but, with TOST, there’s no clear definition of failure.” “I don’t necessarily agree — sewage on the ground is a pretty clear definition,” responded Pessell, who then spoke to the need for broad interpretations in the evaluation of sewage and water systems. “Where the ambiguity comes is the wording ‘substantial non-conformance.’ No system exists in most people’s definition of failure,” said Pessell. “Defining failure could be ‘a system exists and it failed’ — but what about the fact that there’s no system? So that is a ‘substantial non-conformance.’ If you don’t have a system in substantial conformance, you have failure. “What we were looking at is a system that varies so significantly from any known, customary, recognized practice of treating sewage or drinking water that it can’t be considered compliant, and that’s the subjective part of the regulation.” In other business, the board: • Approved the following appointments and re-appointments: W. Steve Storey, Donald Groendyk, Lynne Anderson and Don Bowers to the Barry County Mental Health Authority Board; John F. Texter and Jill Brown to the solid waste oversight committee; Patricia Johns to the parks and recreation board; Jack Nadworink and Donald T. Smith to the planning commission; and Jim Carr to the zoning board of appeals. • Approved the appointment of Valerie Byrnes, president of the Economic Development Alliance, to the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council. • Approved a map change to rezone a parcel of land in Section 5 of Orangeville Township from residential lake to mixed-use zoning, allowing the requested expansion of Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant. • Approved a general fund budget amendment involving an overall $896 increase to revenues and expenditures due to additional revenues received from an animal shelter grant and an insurance refund related to jail inmate health insurance claims. • Approved an amendment to the bylaws of the animal shelter advisory board allowing the change of its regular meeting schedule to the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. • Approved claims in the amount of $1,724,015, pre-paid invoices in the amount of $127,190, and commissioners payroll in the amount of $6,732. • Approved the renewal of the peer review services agreements and the monumentation surveyor agreements between the county and Reynolds Land Surveying and Mapping, Arrow Land Survey, Pathfinder Engineering, Crane Land Survey, Carr and Associates, Peabody Land Survey, Jonker Land Surveys, and David Lohr PLS for the 2013 contract year. The board will not have its customary committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, March 19, to allow commissioners to attend the 2013 Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Lansing March 18 to 20. The board will hold a strategic planning meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in its meeting chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 493 To undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 493 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5 TO ADD DIVISION 5, FORECLOSED PROPERTY REGISTRATION, SECTION 18-328, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 11th day of March 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board (4 positions: 2 representing Natural Resource Conservation, and 2 representing Agricultural Interest) Community Mental Health Authority Board (2 positions, partial terms; 1 must be a primary consumer) Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (1 position, Member at Large) This position requires completion of a special application form. Please contact the County Administrator’s Office to request a copy, at 269-945-1284. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77576805 �Page 10 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Florentine O. Hull. Date of birth: 10/15/1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Florentine O. Hull, died 02/07/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sandra Sharp, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/05/2013 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3512 Sandra Sharp 5051 West State Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 77576781 (269) 795-9647 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on June 11, 2004, by Jeffrey L. Noteboom and Diane M. Noteboom, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on June 17, 2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1129483, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 29, 2012, recorded on March 8, 2012, in Instrument Number 201203080002412, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-One and 03/100 Dollars ($104,171.03); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Lot 17 and the West half of Lot 18 of East-Mar-Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 22, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as: 1630 Boulder Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-06-225-017-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: February 8, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 37177576374 8253 (02-21)(03-14) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D Fisher and Sylvia A Fisher, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 11, 2006, and recorded on April 18, 2006 in instrument 1163316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-5 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Sixty-Seven and 44/100 Dollars ($142,067.44). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 45, Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 8. he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419191F01 77576775 (03-14)(04-04) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting March 7, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Treasurer K. McGuire, Clerk T. DeVries, Trustee J. Grundy and Trustee R. Goebel There was 0 public present. Agenda was approved, with changes. Minutes were approved, with changes. Discussion on the General Budget Adopted the resolution to add Flagstar Bank to our approved list of financial institutions as depositories of Township Funds Approval to purchase a replacement copier Public Comment Meeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77576901 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 10, 2006 and recorded March 24, 2006 in Instrument # 1161669 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($13,633.72) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-76842 (02-21)(03-14) 77576418 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICK FEIRICK and NANCY FEIRICK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2005, and recorded on August 26, 2005, in Document No. 1151709, and re-recorded on May 9, 2007 in Document No.1180311, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($148,635.14), including interest at 3.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 11, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: SITUATED AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE IN BARRY COUNTY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF THE WEST 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, 598 FEET SOUTH OF THE WEST 1 / 4 POST, THENCE EAST 476 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 714.80 FEET, THENCE WEST 476 FEET, THENCE NORTH 714.80 FEET TO BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF THE EAST 49 FEET OF THE WEST 349 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, 598 FEET SOUTH OF THE WEST 1 / 4 CORNER; THENCE EAST 476 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 714.8 FEET; THENCE WEST 476 FEET; THENCE NORTH 714.8 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002567 FNMA (03-14)(04-04) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING March 5, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present with the exception of Ritchie. Treasurer’s report read and put on file. Correspondence read. Fire report read and put on file. Parks and recreation report read. Library report read. Motion to approve minutes from the February 5th, 2013 regular board meeting and the February 11th and 18th budget workshops. Motion to adopt the Truck Route Ordinance failed. Ordinance to be tabled until next meeting. Approved paying of the bills in the amount of $43,007.12. Approved motion to adjourn. 77576793 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 13-26330-NC In the matter of Oakley Marie McBrayer. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: David Wayne McBrayer whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held 4/24/13 at 8:45 a.m. before Judge William M. Doherty for the following purpose: Hearing on Petition to Change Name from Oakley Marie McBrayer to Oakley Marie Garbow. Date: 3/11/13 Starr Marie Garbow Confidential 77576877 Hastings, MI 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon F. Stark a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Hastings City Bank, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2011, and recorded on May 26, 2011 in instrument 201105260005402, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($98,647.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant West 515.0 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 2; thence West 220.0 feet along said South line; thence North 231.0 feet at right angles; thence East 220.0 feet; thence South 231.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420894F01 77576711 (03-07)(03-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R. Rutledge, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2010, and recorded on January 21, 2011 in instrument 201101210000790, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen and 53/100 Dollars ($163,715.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Hidden Hollow No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 19, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419828F01 77576903 (03-14)(04-04) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Eagle husband and wife and Sara Eagle husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Indigo Financial Group, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 8, 2003 in instrument 1118929, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two and 38/100 Dollars ($78,332.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, Block 5, Daniel Striker's Addition to the recorded plat thereof in liber 1 of Plats on Pge 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #266224F02 77576796 (03-14)(04-04) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on April 28, 2006, by Tony L. Calhoun, a single man, and Roberta L. Groner, a single woman, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on May 1, 2006, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1163861, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 21, 2011, recorded on May 4, 2011, in Instrument Number 201105040004743, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 64/100 Dollars ($232,730.64); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: The South 9 rods of the following described property; beginning 90.5 rods West and 36 rods North of the Center of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 44 rods, thence East 24.5 rods, thence South 44 rods, thence West 24.5 rods to the place of beginning, except the North 100 feet thereof, Barry Township. Commonly known as: 10381 Brickyard Rd., Delton Michigan 49046 Parcel Number: 08-03005-033-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: March 11, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, 77576860 MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (03-14)(04-04) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JON POORTENGA and LISA POORTENGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2007, and recorded on April 9, 2007, in Document No. 1178475, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($128,362.79), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 11 OF SOUTHEASTERN VILLAGE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 28 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576606 JPMC.000584 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD PRIEBE and MICHELLE PRIEBE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded on May 31, 2006, in Document No. 1165313, and assigned by said mortgagee to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($92,316.23), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 11, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: UNIT 10 OF OAK GROVE CONDOMINIUMS, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT #1024105 IN THE OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY SUBDIVISION PLAN #14. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS IN THE COMMON AND LIMITED ELEMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576932 LBPS.002813 FNMA (03-14)(04-04) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated the 25th day of June, 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of August, 2003, in Instrument No. 1110976, of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to LoanCare, a division of FNF, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,132.95 (seventy-six thousand one hundred thirty-two and 95/100) plus accrued interest at 5.75% (five point seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 21st day of March, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 420 W. Grand Street Tax Parcel No.: 055-001-364-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 21, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 77576413 10112955 (02-21)(03-14) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A. Jones and Mary E. Jones, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2004, and recorded on November 9, 2004 in instrument 1136934, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 15/100 Dollars ($31,969.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 500.00 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 1; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East Parallel with the West line of said Section 1 a distance of 950.82 feet; thence South 87 degrees 34 minutes 29 seconds East 329.62 feet to the East line of the West 830 feet of the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 1, as measured along said East and West 1/4 line; thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds West, parallel with said West section line 936.85 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said East and West 1/4 line 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #422028F01 77576438 (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susanne Bignall Williams and Warren J. Williams, Wife and Husband to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July 12, 2004 and recorded July 29, 2004 in Instrument # 1131591 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Dollars and SeventyThree Cents ($129,690.73) including interest 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 28, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the Southwest fractional one-quarter of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Section 1, 330 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East 108 feet to the shore of Algonquin Lake, thence Northwesterly along the shore of said Lake to a point in the West line of said Section 1, 251.72 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 251.72 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1919 Ottawa Trail, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/23/2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, also known as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-76843 (02-21)(03-14) 77576428 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter Robirds and Rebecca Robirds, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2006, and recorded on September 25, 2006 in instrument 1170529, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($170,124.12). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 36 of Mulberry Hills Estates, a Condominium according to the Master Deed thereof recorded in Instrument No. 1092759, of Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 24, and any amendments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements of said condominium as set forth in said Master Deed, and any amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420407F01 77576571 (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Pyrzynski and Christine M. Pyrzynski, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mainstreet Saving Bank, FSB its succesors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 1, 2003, and recorded on October 8, 2003 in instrument 1115146, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($179,175.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, distant Northerly 713 feet from the center 1/4 post of Section 27; thence Northerly 607 feet more or less along said North and South 1/4 line to the South line of the North 1,320 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence East 1320 feet more or less parallel with the North line of Section 27 to the East 1/8 line thereof; thence Southerly 921 feet more or less along said East 1/8 line of the North 2241 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence West 1045 feet more or less parallel with the North line of said Section to a point 275 feet East of the North and South 1/4 line thereof; thence Northerly 314 feet more or less parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to a point 713 feet North of the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 27; thence West 275 feet to the place of beginning. Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #421018F01 (03-07)(03-28) 77576716 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernard James Penninga, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2011, and recorded on December 16, 2011 in instrument 201112160011869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 32/100 Dollars ($106,839.32). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Southeast 1/4, which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner, thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes East 1635.75 feet along the East line of the West 1/2, of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West 656.55 feet along a line which is parallel with and 1000 feet North of the South line of said section; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes West 1636.85 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 658.47 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Also an easement for ingress and egress to Robertson Road over the North 20 feet and over the East 20 feet of the North East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section. EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 926.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 657.39 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 328.69 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 464.00 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence South 0 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 986.89 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 328.97 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East 464.01 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.70 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Last 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the East-West 1/4 line of said section, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said section South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 329.23 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds West 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said section which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 987.70 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 329.24 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East, 462.93 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East, 328.97 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #420720F01 77576865 (03-14)(04-04) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAY N. SCOTT, A MARRIED MAN and JEROME MEEHAN, A MARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 16, 2005, in Document No. 1157842, and re-recorded on June 21, 2011 in Document No./Liber 201106210006025, on Page 1, and modified, recorded December 29, 2010, in Document No. 201012290012081, and assigned by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty Cents ($122,609.60), including interest at 4.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 21, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 207.24 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 416.95 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST 351.06 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 629.73 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 42.32 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 367.39 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR BIVENS ROAD (OLD HIGHWAY M-79/M-66) AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468, ON PAGE 692. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR HIGHWAY M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692 AND ON ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.004393 FHA (02-21)(03-14) 77576423 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage (“Mortgage”) made by Kelly Veenstra and Joshua Veenstra, wife and husband, of 345 Edgewood Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333, Mortgagor, to Lake Michigan Credit Union, a state chartered credit union, having its principal office at 4027 Lake Drive SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, which Mortgage was dated March 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 6, 2005 at Instrument Number 1144439. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Ninety-six Thousand Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($96,014.54). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 11th day of April, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: Lot(s) 57, Bryanwood Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 44. PP# 08-41-127-057-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be as provided by MCLA 600.3241a. If this property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, during the period of redemption, borrower/mortgagor will be responsible to the purchaser or to the mortgage holder for physical injury to the property beyond wear and tear resulting from the normal use of the property if the physical injury is caused by or at the direction of the borrower/mortgagor. Dated: February 26, 2013 LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Charles J. Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 235-3100 77576616 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Pashby and Janice J. Pashby, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Evolve Bank & Trust, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2011, and recorded on September 23, 2011 in instrument 201109230008952, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 47/100 Dollars ($150,498.47). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 528.30 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 25, the centerline of Irving Road; thence South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 72.26 feet along said centerline for the true Place of Beginning; thence continuing South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 218.09 feet along said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds East 328.44 feet; thence North 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds West 218.09 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 328.44 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #413238F02 77576498 (02-28)(03-21) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN SLOCUM, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2006, and recorded on July 11, 2006, in Document No. 1167031, and re-recorded on October 23, 2006 in Document No./Liber 1171767, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($132,474.71), including interest at 3.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 29, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, WHICH LIES 913.90 FEET DUE EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576611 NM.001741 CONV (02-28)(03-21) Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �Page 12 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN VANDUINE and SUSAN VANDUINE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004, and recorded on March 11, 2004, in Document No. 1123505, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and ThirtyOne Cents ($115,460.31), including interest at 3.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY STARTING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE NORTH 88 DEGREES WEST, 849.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKER PARK; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES WEST, 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST, 123.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 58 1 / 2 MINUTES WEST TO STEWART LAKE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID LAKE 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTH 58 DEGREES WEST FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES EAST TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002764 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26308-DE Estate of DELPHINE ANN YEAKEL. Date of Birth: August 26, 1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, DELPHINE ANN YEAKEL, died December 25, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to JO RICHMOND, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03-08-2013 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 JO RICHMOND 5627 CROSS STREET KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 77576887 (269) 343-1395 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on June 15, 1992 by Christine Ann Jenkins, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on June 18, 1992 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber No. 546, Pages 991-998. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 89/100 Dollars ($15,815.89), including interest at 4.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, April 4, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Lot 416 and the north 1/2 of Lot 417 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. More commonly known as: 210 N. Washington Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 22, 2013 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 100 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77576544 269-226-2982 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Written comments will be received on the above matter at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Derushia, a single man to CitiFinancial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2005 and recorded September 14, 2005 in Instrument # 1152713 Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($103,038.15) including interest 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: To-Wit, the North one-half of Lot 9, all Lot 10 and the South one-half of Lot 11 of Scott Park, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Being the same property conveyed by fee simple deed from the Estate of Marie Trumbull, by Robert Derushia, Independent Personal Representative to Robert Derushia dated July 14, 1997 recorded on July 22, 1997 in Liber 702, Page 555 in Barry County Records, State of Michigan. Commonly known as 11843 Scott Park Rd., Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/21/2013 CitiFinancial, Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-77639 (0277576433 21)(03-14) For color copies, 1-hour photo processing and all your printing needs see the experts at PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. just north of Hastings Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to allow additional temporary signage related to estate sales and auction sales. Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the28th day of March, A.D., 2013 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: February 7, 2013 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77576006 48302 (248) 335-9200 (02-07)(03-21) NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 12, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77576787 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Hastings City Barry County Airport is seeking to purchase the following: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. One (1) New 2013 Zero-Turn Commercial mower with the following equipment summary: The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an amendment to the Code of Ordinances amending the B2 district regulations to include design standards applying to properties along State Street west of Market Street. • • • • Written comments will be received on the above matter at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. Please send sealed quotes to (Attention Mower) Hastings City Barry County Airport, 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Quotes will be accepted until March 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Any quotes after deadline will not be considered. The Hastings City Barry County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid or quote. Bids or quotes may not be accepted solely on the purchase price. Any questions, please call Mark Noteboom at 269945-6306. 77576644 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk commercial 30 + horsepower rated gasoline engine 60” or 61” commercial mower deck ROP system Independent suspension or equivalent Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M. Ricketts and Bambi R. Ricketts, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2002, and recorded on November 1, 2002 in instrument 1090769, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Two and 45/100 Dollars ($91,462.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18, Fairview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #387378F02 77576564 (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 96/100 Dollars ($132,254.96). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419884F01 77576586 (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ken Yates and Susan Yates, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 22, 2009, and recorded on June 29, 2009 in instrument 200906290006748, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five and 51/100 Dollars ($125,925.51). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 21, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 1, B-Z Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 12 of Plats, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The North 270 feet of the West 1/2 of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 31, T1N, R10W, thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning, thence East to the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence South to the intersection of the North line of Consumers Power Company right of way and the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 31, thence North 80 degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds West 1182.65 feet to the point on the East line of Lots 3, B-Z Bees Acres No. 1, thence North to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #416149F01 77576379 (02-21)(03-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST D. BONIFACE, a single man of 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to CONSUMERS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION of 525 W. WILLOW, LANSING, MI 48901-5100, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 19, 2003, and recorded on JUNE 30, 2003, in INSTRUMENT NO. 1107403 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 39/100THS ($63,647.39) DOLLARS with interest at 9.5% percent per annum, and attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part hereof, NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on MARCH 21, 2013, at 1:00 P.M., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held), of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All the certain pieces or parcels of land situate in the TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 12, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 773.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, A DISTANCE OF 394 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 723.90 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE, 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID POINT LYING WEST, 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4, 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 33.00 FOOT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF AN EXISTING DRIVE FROM STATE ROAD. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1791 WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 2-14-13 (02-14)(03-14) (02-14)(03-14) 77576195 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sam 72-32; CB’s 66.5-37.5; Wash King 6440; Lu’s Team 58.5-45.5; Coleman Ins. 54.550.5; Classic Trios 53-51; Look Ins. 49-51; Team Turkey 49-55; Blair Landscaping 37.566.5; Ghost Team 0-104. High Game - Renee B. 193; Tammy D. 192; Tammy T. 180. High Series - Tammy D. 521; Shirlee V. 503; Renee B. 500. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 71; Street Bowlers 61; Sunday Snoozers 56; H2O 54; You’re Up N Shit 53; Straightliners 47; The Wild Bunch 43. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 210-549; J. Shoebridge 135-386; M. Simpson 165; K. Plett 136; C. Demott 135; F. Featherly 135. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Rentz 217-589; B. Allen 186-530; J. Craven 204482; T. Demott 153. Monday Mixerettes Dewey’s Auto Body 68-32; Kent Oil 62.537.5; Creekside Growers 56.5-43.5; Dean’s Dolls 53-47; Nashville Chiropractic 49-51. Good Games and Series - C. Wilcox 142; T. Christopher 214-525; S. Dunham 175-486; S. Nash 144; D. Anders 156; T. Redman 140; C. Hurless 161. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 69.5-38.5; Butterfingers 68-36; Ustedtobe #1 60-48; M&M’s 56-48; Kuempel 55-53; Three Gals & A Guy 49-59; Just Having Fun 48.5-59.5; King Pins 46-62; Early Risers 46-62; Ward’s Friends 38-70. Women’s High Games and Series - A. Tasker 140; J. Shurlow 157; C. Stuart 170; M. Wieland 179-488; Y. Markley 154; E. 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POLICE BEAT BEA Driver hits guardrail, leaves scene Bellevue woman reports theft from home A man reported March 4 that a driver struck a guardrail in the 4000 block of South M-37 south of Hastings and then left the scene. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies reported minimal damage to the guardrail. The driver was not located. A Bellevue resident reported her residence was broken into March 7 and several items were stolen, including a television, jewelry, DVDs, blankets and $965 in cash. Some of the items were later found at a pawn store and at a suspect’s home. The suspect was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on an unrelated outstanding warrant out of Eaton County, and one pending count of home invasion in Barry County. The case has been forward to the Barry County prosecuting attorney for further consideration. Sleepy driver fails to report accident A driver failed to report an accident early Sunday morning, March 3, near the intersection of Cherry Valley Road and Finkbeiner Road north of Middleville. A driver reported seeing a car in the ditch on the north side of Finkbeiner Road. According to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, the vehicle struck a mailbox and utility box before going off the road. Police confiscated the vehicle and contacted the owner. The owner told police he had been tired and fell asleep while driving then called a relative to pick him up. The driver was cited for failure to report an accident and careless driving. No injuries were reported. Police investigate hit-and-run accident A Nashville resident Feb. 26 reported his vehicle was struck while parked in his driveway and that the driver apparently fled the scene. The owner said he heard a bang and saw a vehicle drive past the north side of his home. A witness also said he saw a vehicle apparently lose control and hit the parked vehicle. The driver who hit the parked car was later identified and questioned by police. Police issued a citation for failing to stop and identify after a property damage accident. Deputies investigate suspicious driver Barry County Sheriff’s deputies received a call about a suspicious driver in the area of M-37 and M-79, south of Hastings March 5 at about 9:20 p.m. A woman confronted the driver who appeared confused and asked for directions to Battle Creek. The caller told the suspicious driver to follow her since she was heading in that direction. The woman said the driver only followed for a little while. She told police the driver could have been a missing person police were searching for, based on his actions and appearance. Deputies were unable to locate the suspicious driver. VIOLENCE, continued page 1 other intimate partner. The violence includes being choked, beaten, stabbed, shot, punched, slammed or hurt by hair-pulling. The number reaches 36 million if slapping, pushing and shoving are counted. “There is no easy answer,” sighs Jousma. “We work with those who have simple problems to those with severe problems. Unfortunately, our society tends to address the most severe circumstances first and are always working backwards.” In response to the growing violence, the VAWA created the Sexual Assault Services Program which is the first federal funding stream dedicated to direct services for victims. Services which include teaching the next generation that violence is wrong, training more health care providers to assess patients for abuse, implementing workplace prevention and victim support programs, and making services available to all victims including immigrants and children who witness violence. Locally, Schumaker MA, LMSW, CAADC, helps with those services through her Meadow Run Holistic Care practice, and can counsel through personal experience. Her descriptors of domestic violence victims also serve those who, fortunately, stand on the outside but who, in many cases, need to recognize abuse to help break its stranglehold. “It [domestic violence] sets up a family structure that's foundationally destructive and dysfunctional,” said Shumaker. “Everybody is taking roles they don't really have and they are all co-dependent roles. Everybody takes roles to make sure the agitator doesn't blow up. Everybody's behavior is co-dependent on making sure dad doesn't get angry.” Domestic violence victims often feel ashamed, isolated, and embarrassed, points out Schumaker. They experience a repression of feelings and are prevented from planning daily tasks or being themselves due to fear of violence. The question most people ask is why do domestic violence victims stay and do not just simply leave an abusive situation? Among the many reasons, according to Jousma and Schumaker are: few supporters (shelters, family members,friends, etc.) to their leaving; knowing the difficulties of single parenting in reduced financial circumstances; a mix of good times, love, and hope along with the manipulation, intimidation, and fear; the fear of losing their children or being unable to protect them; and a realistic fear that the batterer will become more violent if they attempt to leave. “The thing that perpetuates domestic violence is isolation,” says Shumaker. “So, once you break out of the isolation and learn there are more people than just you who have experienced domestic violence, then all of a sudden the load is lightened. Then you can begin to process all the stuff you have been through and find other people who have had the same experiences. Life then begins to claim you back, once you remove the source of your disturbance. Gravity finds you again.” Intoxicated driver arrested Hastings police observed an erratic driver March 7 eastbound on West State Street at Broadway Avenue in the left turn lane who continued east rather than making a turn. The driver then crossed the center line of the road and police stopped the vehicle on East Railroad Street. The 47-year-old Portage man reportedly told police he was lost and admitted to having had a few beers. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and arrested the man for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was taken to the Barry County Jail. Front door to home found open Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a suspicious situation in the 3000 block of Lacey Road near Dowling March 6. Police were notified that a front door to the home was open. Police said no one was home and found no signs of disorder. They noted that a strikeplate on the door frame was missing and may have caused the front door to blow open. Snowmobile owner Rick Reynolds of Hastings (center) teamed with driver Todd Serra (left) and crewman Dana Russell to win two racing titles at the World Series of Ice Drags in Oconto Falls, Wisc., Feb. 15-17. Reynolds said the trio won the Comp Eliminator and Hot Sled Eliminator World Championships, and the sled also won the best appearing sled award. Reynolds, a former racer himself, said it was the first time the team went to the World Series. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Card of Thanks Real Estate AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 THANK YOU A heartfelt thank you to my family and friends for the outpouring of love and support during my recovery. 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(269)838-3245 Image courtesy of the Portland, Ore., City Police While it may be difficult to make a definitive determination that somebody is in an abusive relationship simply by observing a person’s behavior, in most domestic violence cases, there are warning signs which can be identified. Some of the warning signs include: secretive about home life; low self-esteem; a partner has exclusive control over all money and household finances; a partner won’t lallow a victim to seek employment, learn to drive, go to school; they often miss appointments; they exhibit excessive emotions; they are unable to make eye contact; and they make excuses for their injuries. “There is a theory called 'Learned Helplessness' which is the gradual degradation of someone until, for some reason, they come to believe that they are totally dependent on the abuser,” explains Shumaker. “It happens through emotional degradation and physical abuse, so they learn to diminish in their soul and character. It continues until whatever the abuser asks, the victim feels compelled to do. Part of the recovery is to step out of that place where the abuser is ever present, and to let life claim you back.” A 2000 Kent State University paper by Lisa Collins entitled “But what can I do?” makes a case for the urgent need to recognize domestic violence. “The issue of domestic violence is all around us, but it is not always easy to recognize,” writes Collins. “We must not only learn to recognize it, but we must be ready to step in and take the hand of those victims who come to us for help. Saying that, however, does not mean that we will be able to save all of those who come to us in need. “Many of the abused individuals we encounter will not yet be ready to break from actively occurring, immediately call 911; approach a victim in an understanding, nonblaming way; listen to the victim; give the victim key assurances such as "You don't deserve this, this is not your fault, and I believe you.;” express to the victim a perceived exposure to danger; and provide phone numbers of domestic violence resources such as shelter and counselors. For more information on domestic violence go to www.michigan.gov/dhs or call the Department of Human Services in Barry County at 269-948-3200. Other domestic violence resources include Green Gables Haven and shelter, 269-945-4777, Family Support Center of Barry County, 269-945-5439, and Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. 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When they are ready to leave, they will realize that they have somebody ready to stand beside them, who will take that next step with them, who will support them if they should falter, and who will help guide them all the way to safety.” A domestic violence victim needs to know they are not to blame for the abuse and they do not have to submit to the abuse. They must know they deserve to be safe and can make changes in their life. There are some basic steps, according to experts, that can help a concerned observer to prevent domestic violence: First, if abuse is Help Wanted DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days! 1800-882-7364. HELP WANTED: WELDER, Fabricator & Painter needed. Apply in person only 2499 S. M37, Hastings, between 8am-5-m, Monday-Friday. OWNER OPERATORS: 100% No-Touch. Dedicated Loads. Herber Springs, AR to Lansing, MI. 2000 or newer tractor, CDL-A, 18mo exp. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. �Page 14 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Panthers win their program’s first regional title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor As the Delton Kellogg girls gathered at the center of the court at Springport High School with their regional championship trophy Thursday, head coach Mike Mohn was nowhere to be found. He was having a quick chat with the Calvin Christian girls’ basketball team’s coaching staff after his team’s 49-46 victory over the Squires in their Class C Regional Final. Mohn felt a little bad that the Squires sat and watched from their bench, as the Delton Kellogg student section poured onto the floor and then sang the school fight song with its team after the handshakes. “I feel bad for that, not that we sang the school fight song, but that we should have waited. I couldn’t catch them in time. A cynic might say “act like you’ve been there before,” but the Panthers never have. The Panthers followed up their program’s second ever district championship by winning its first ever regional title in Springport. “It’s crazy,” said Delton Kellogg junior guard Sarah Rendon. “It’s definitely a feeling I’ve never had before. We lost last year and we were so close. This year, to actually win it, it’s such a relief to finally accomplish something that’s never happened in Delton history before. That’s a great feeling.” Rendon was one of five Delton Kellogg starters who played nearly every second of the regional tournament. She was joined by seniors Brooke Martin and Rachel Parker, junior Mallory Sewell and sophomore Kristen Mohn. “Us senior girls have been playing together since we were seven,” said Parker. “We’re on the floor together the whole game, and we can Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team celebrates its first ever regional championship after scoring a 58-31 win over Grandville Calvin Christian in the Class C Regional Final at Springport High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Brianna Russell (left) battles with Calvin Christian’s Rachel Breuker for a rebound during Thursday’s Class C Regional Final at Springport High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) just run anyone out of the gym. They’re over there just gassing and we’re just fine. It sucks in practice. It works here.” “Since we were seven” means the Delton seniors have been playing and working together for nearly 11 years to get to this point. “You start in junior hoops, and the high school kids coach you. Now we do that. Then we played seventh and eighth grade together. Eighth grade year we were undefeated. We know how to play together. We’ve been together forever,” Parker said. “Then you go into freshman year and you start playing AAU together. You play all season. I love this group of girls. It’s amazing to win with them. This is what we wanted since the beginning of the season, we said we’re getting to Breslin. That’s what we’re going to do.” The Panthers were far from perfect at the free throw line, shooting 14-of-27 as a team, but Parker, Rendon, Martin and Sewell teamed up to hit enough in the final minute and a half to hold off the Squires Thursday. Martin had a huge night for the Panthers, finishing with 21 points. She was 4-of-6 at the foul line, hit three threes, and made the Panther offense go by pushing through the Squires pressure. “She is such a stud with the ball,” coach Mohn said. “She just handles it. She’s getting hammered, and knocked down some key free throws. She’s been struggling at the line lately. She’s obviously our best shooter and she hit some when she needed to.” Delton also got 16 points from Sewell, six from Rendon, four from Kristen Mohn and two from Parker. Each team led by six points at one point in the first half. The Squires went into the locker room with a 26-24 lead. Sewell pulled the Panthers even for the first time in the second half with a jumper with 2:13 left in the third quarter. Delton Kellogg took its first lead of the second half a minute and a half later, going up 36-35 on a free throw by Rendon. The Panthers then started the second half with back-to-back buckets from Sewell and Martin to go up 40-35 and led the rest of the way. Calvin Christian cut the Panthers’ lead to three a couple of times, and down to two on an offensive put-back by Camie Rietberg with 39.4 seconds left. The Squires had a chance to tie the ball game soon after, but attempts inside by Paige Howerzyl and Sylvia Davidson wouldn’t fall, and Rendon was fouled after pulling down a big defensive rebound for Delton. She hit both free throws at the other end to push her team’s lead back up to three points. Davidson led the Squires with 24 points. Rachel DeVries and Brianna Schutte had six points each, while point guard Hilary Curry added five. Panthers’ best season ends in state quarterfinal by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg seniors Brookelynn O’Meara and Alexis Shoup got to take the court in the final minutes of Tuesday’s Class C State Quarterfinal in Ithaca with chants of “Breslin Center!” coming from the stands. Those cheers came from the wrong end of the gymnasium though, from the student-section dressed in the royal blue and white of the Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central Panthers. Those cheers were a bit louder, but no more appreciative than the ones O’Meara, Shoup, Brianna Russell, and senior starters Brooke Martin and Rachel Parker received from the fans in maroon, white and black in the final minute of their 57-37 loss to the fourth ranked team in the state in Class C. “The senior class, even the ones that didn’t play a lot, they never wavered,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “They never complained. They showed up every day and ran every sprint. The seniors that played all the time, the legacy that they leave is just phenomenal, the amount of wins that they’ve got. Just the class act that they present, they’re came over to block the third. Parker caught an elbow from McInerney with her forehead in the paint soon after, which drew a foul. McInerney didn’t have to raise her elbow much to get it at the level of Parker’s head. “She is just a friggin’ beast, and the greatest term I could give: she is just a warrior. We might miss that,” said Mohn, getting a little choked up. “That kid kind of epitomizes what we’re trying to do. “You can never fault that kid’s effort and just her absolute competitive desire to just stop somebody. That’s just a perfect example of what she brought to this program that turned us into a defensive type of team. They just feed off it. How can you not. I give her every kudos you could possibly give, because boy oh boy she is just phenomenal with that.” The big problem for Delton Kellogg was that Nouvel put forth that kind of defensive effort as well, with bigger, faster players. Delton was just 9-of-32 from the floor for the night, and 2-of-11 from behind the three-point line. Parker led Delton with 13 points, and also had six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Martin had 11 points and four rebounds. Sewell finished with eight points and seven rebounds. Kristen Mohn chipped in six rebounds. “They just take you out of where you want to be,” Mohn said. “They do what we’ve always tried to do, is take teams out of their comfort zone. Their length out front and in the wing. You think there’s something open and the next thing you know they’ve got a hand on it. I’ll tell ya, that’s a pretty good defensive squad up there.” Forward Taylor Hegesbach added 16 points and seven boards for Nouvel, while point guard Paige Albito chipped in ten points. Nouvel’s lead hit 20 points for the first time late in the third quarter. Delton Kellogg whittled it down to 15 points at 51-36 with 2:45 left in the fourth quarter. Delton Kellogg’s Rachel Parker (24) and Mallory Sewell pressure Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central’s Taylor Hengesbach in the back-court during the third quarter of Tuesday’s Class C State Quarterfinal at Ithaca High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Mike Mohn has a high-five for senior guard Brooke Martin as she checks out of Tuesday’s Class B State Quarterfinal contest with Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central for the last time in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brett Bremer) good students, they’re great kids, never have an issue in the hallway.” “They’re going to be missed. They have set the bar high, and we’ve got some young kids coming up that are going to hopefully feed off of this and say this is what we could be capable of doing. That group worked harder than any other group I’ve had, as a group. They were in the gym all the time, in the summer, they never missed a thing in the summer. You talk about setting the tone for what you’ve got to do to be successful, that’s a great group of kids. My goodness, a great group of kids.” The one thing the Delton Kellogg girls, who finished the season with a 21-5 record, couldn’t learn on their own in a gym in the summer was what’s it like to play in a state quarterfinal. Nouvel, which will take on Houghton in the Class B semifinal this afternoon at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, has that experience. The blue and white Panthers (24-2) came to Ithaca having won 15 straight district titles. The maroon and white Panthers won their second straight, and second ever, this winter followed by their first ever regional title. The blue and white Panthers won their ninth regional title since 1999 this year. The program has been to the state semifinals five times in that stretch, the state finals three times and won back-to-back Class C state championships in 2006 and 2008. “We came out real tentative, big stage,” Mohn said. “I thought we were a little gunshy to start with, and that’s kind of a bummer. I would have thought we would have stepped up a little bit. Once we got our legs under us we were down 20, so it’s kind of hard to start digging. They never let us climb back into it. We had a chance to cut it to nine there that one time, and came down and missed it and they made one and that was about as close as we could get.” The game was tied 4-4 with four and a half minutes to play in the opening quarter, but Nouvel closed out the period on a 11-4 run to lead 15-8 and that was as close as the game would be the rest of the night. “Saginaw Nouvel shot the ball a lot better than we thought they were going to,” Mohn said. “We knew (Rachel) McInerney was going to be all that, and she was as good as advertised. She is pretty impressive. We were kind of hoping their perimeter kids wouldn’t shoot so well, and boy they shot really, really well and we did not. That’s not a good combination last time I checked.” Nouvel’s junior center McInerney led all scorers with 18 points and had 13 rebounds. Delton tried what it could to slow down McInerney inside, even putting Parker in the post to body up against Nouvel’s big. Early in the third quarter McInerney pulled down three straight offensive rebounds. Her first two put-back attempts wouldn’t fall, and Delton Kellogg junior center Mallory Sewell Hastings JV cheer team completes perfect season In 11 competitive appearances, the Hastings junior varsity cheer team not only posted a perfect record but also eclipsed a host of past school records, including best scores for Round 1 (203.5), for Round 2 (180.92), for highest Round 3 (282.50) and for total combined score (656.92). Pictured following the team’s successful venture at the Sparta Cheer Invitational are, front row (from left) Amy Hobert and Shelby Winkler. Middle row, Haley Landon, Smirian Leal, Mackenzie Maupin, Alyssa Turashoff, Dani Thompson, Kenzie Rudesill, Deanna Turashoff, and Kimmy Landon. Back row, Jackie Rosenberg, Brooke Cosme, Selinda Arechiga, Brittany Abbot, Taylor Roark, Shy Kills, Chey Childers, Kayla Anible, and Kristen Owen. Missing from the photo, Katie Littlejohn. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — Page 15 Saxons’ pressure puts Lakewood out of tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Forward David Parks was the last of the Vikings’ senior starters to leave the court Wednesday. He got a long hung from head coach Wayne Piercefield at the end of the bench near the scorers’ table. Went through the arms of teammate after teammate and finally came to the far end of the bench. When he finally took a seat, he put his head in his hands. “We put in a completely different system this year, different offensively and different defensively, different expectations,” said Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Wayne Piercefield after his team’s 59-40 loss to Hastings in the Class B District Semifinal at Portland High School. “We had some growing pains. We had some lumps. We came out of the gate on fire. We took some lumps and had a losing-streak in there, but they never gave up in practice. Even when we had that five or six game losing-streak they never let up. They still believed in themselves, they believed in each other. I expect nothing but great things from these kids. I think they started the momentum for Lakewood basketball moving in the right direction.” Wednesday night’s starters, Parks, Dylan Durkee, Kalib McKinney, Mike Carr and Alex Potter were five of the nine seniors on the Lakewood roster this winter who saw their season end against the Saxons. Potter led the Vikings with ten points in the loss. Carr and McKinney had six each, and Parks finished with five. Points weren’t easy to come by against the Saxons, especially during a stretch from the middle of the third quarter through the middle of the fourth. A bucket by Parks pulled the Vikings to within 25-23 with 4 minutes and 30 seconds left in the third quarter. Lakewood’s only other field goal between that point and a jumper by Carr with 3:50 left in the fourth Lakewood’s Colin O’Mara is whistled for a charge as he crashes into Hastings’ Luke Heide during Wednesday’s Class B District Semifinal at Portland High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) quarter was a tip in by Potter in the final minute of the third quarter. Hastings went on a 23-5 run over that stretch to up its lead to 48-28. “I think we got them out of rhythm a little bit with the pressure we were putting on them,” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs. “They beat us a couple times early, when we didn’t sink when we were supposed to. We got that sorted out and for them 13-of-20 (from the field) and 3-of-17 from behind the Group of 11 Delton wrestlers qualifies for MYWA Finals arc is an off shooting night. We got pretty fortunate here. They’re an excellent shooting team, and I think a little bit of our pressure and a little bit of them being a little bit off with their shooting worked in our favor.” Hastings led 8-6 after one quarter, and scored the first four points of the second quarter, but that six-point lead was the biggest for either team in the first half. The Saxons went into the half up 21-19. “We handled (Hastings’ pressure) decently, only being down two,” said Piercefield. “That first half was a war.” “Their defensive pressure is the best we’ve seen all year. Everybody that we’ve seen, it’s the best that we’ve played. They get right up in your face and they’re aggressive and it took us out of our offense in the second half especially. In the first half too. 19 points, we don’t have many halves where we have 19 points.” Piercefield said the Saxons capitalized on their speed advantage in the second half, creating one-on-one match-ups on the offensive end and the Vikings’ defensive rotations weren’t quick enough to help out. Clark led Hastings with 20 points, going 10-of-12 at the free throw line, and adding 11 rebounds, five steals and three assists. Ian Beck added 12 points and Luke Heide ten for Hastings. Heide, who’s still recovering from an injured ankle, also had six rebounds. Hastings improved to 18-3 with the win, and advanced to top Portland in Friday night’s district championship game. Portland knocked off Ionia 52-45 in the second semifinal contest Wednesday. Lakewood ends the season with a record of 8-14. Lakewood’s Benjamin Dilon (42) tries to keep Hastings’ Michael Eastman from getting to the basket during their Class B District Semifinal at Portland High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons win second straight district Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team celebrates its second straight district championship after knocking off host Portland 3938 in the Class B District Finals Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Delton MYWA program has 11 wrestlers who have qualified for this year’s state tournament, which will take place March 22-24 in Battle Creek at the Kellogg Arena. The Delton state qualifers include (front from left) Maverik Thomas, Seth Lebeck, Jacob Bever, Blake Thomas, Hunter Belew, (back) Nick Lawson, Tyden Ferris, Brogan Smith, Jacob Reed and Cody Reed. Missing from photo is Cole Pape. Hastings has six who will compete in MYWA Finals A group of 10 Hastings Youth wrestlers competed in the MYWA Southwest Regional tournament at Mattawan on Sunday and six of them qualified for the MYWA State Finals at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek March 22-24. Wrestlers that will be competing are Devin Dilno, Chad Hanson, Gabe Trick, Robby Slaughter, Peyton Miller (pictured left) and Bailey Miller (right). Valley club has sending 15 to MYWA finals in Battle Creek The Maple Valley Youth Wrestling Club had 15 wrestlers qualify for MYWA State Championship at the MYWA Central Regional tournament Mason Saturday. Hogan McCleary, Jesse Brumm, Chandler Murton and Holden Creller placed first. Landen Bartley, Matthew Slaght, Gavin Bartley, Anthony Riley, Franklin Ulrich and Ray Halliwill were the runners-up in their divisions. Blake Paige, Gaige Ertman, and Zack Rossinberger placed third while Bryce Bignall and Mike Riley were fourth. Saxon guard Ian Beck flips up a shot in the lane during the Class B District Final against Portland, in Portland Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons got the trophy they were expecting to go with the one they weren’t. Hastings ended its surprise run to an OK Gold Conference championship by winning its last eight conference games. The Saxons closed out the regular season on an 11-game win streak overall, and added two more victories at Portland High School to score a Class B District Championship last week. Hastings knocked off the host Raiders 3938 in the district final Friday, surviving a three-pointer and couple of tip-in attempts by the Raiders in the final seconds to secure their second consecutive district championship. The Saxons went on an 8-0 run over the course of a minute and a half in the middle of the fourth quarter to take their first lead of the game at 37-36. The Raiders answered with a quick bucket by Zac Gustafson to get the lead back, but Hastings held Portland scoreless for nearly three minutes to end the game. Maxwell Clark was fouled attacking the basket with less than a minute to play, and hit the two free throws that put the Saxons in front for good. Hastings center Eric Hart (right) is hammered by Portland’s Dylan Carroll as he tries to get a shot up during Friday night’s district final at Portland High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Clark finished the night with 16 points, as well as six rebounds and five steals. Luke Heide and Ian Beck added eight points each. The Saxons also got four points and four rebounds from Michael Eastman, and three points from Eric Hart. Portland started the game on a 10-2 run, and pushed its lead to as many as ten points early in the third quarter. A couple of three-pointers by Clark cut into that Portland lead, but it was the second half defensive effort by Hastings that really got things turned around. The Saxons outscored the Raiders 25-18 in the second half, after trailing 20-14 at the intermission. Jared Krausz hit two threes, which helped give his team its double-digit lead in the third quarter, and finished with 14 points for Portland. Gustafson finished with nine points and eight rebounds for the Raiders, and Logan Seal added seven points. �Page 16 — Thursday, March 14, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxons trail from start to finish in regional semi by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There were two patient offenses and two defenses that provide relentless half-court pressure on the court at Comstock Park High School Monday. Unity Christian just did each of those things a little bit better than Hastings Monday night in the Class B Regional Semifinals. The Crusaders earned a spot in last night’s regional final with a 47-33 win over the Saxons. The Crusaders led from start to finish, pushing their lead to double digits for the first time with 3:21 left in the game as Ryan Wassink swung around into the corner on an out of bounds play and drilled a three-pointer to put his team up 36-26. Hastings had one last push. Luke Heide drilled a three-pointer on the Saxons next possession to get those points back. Ian Beck forced a Crusader turnover as the Saxons’ threw on a full-court press, and it led to two points by Maxwell Clark. Hastings had the Crusader lead back down to five points with under three-minutes to play, but Unity Christian knocked down 10of-13 free throws in the final 2:15 to seal the victory. Heide led Hastings with 16 points, but he and the Saxons struggled shooting the basketball most of the night. That was his second three, after drilling one in the opening quarter. “We knew going in their ability to play defense was very solid,” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs. “Especially once they got the lead like they did, they could make things even more difficult. Then they could burn a lot more clock. We knew we had to get a lead early if we were going to have any sort of advantage.” “We missed a lot of shots, especially in the second half, that we’ve been making all year. Whether its worn down from their defense, or just not making shots. There were ones that we made during the year that we just weren’t making.” Senior forward Alex Cherry, who finished with two points, was the only guy off the bench to score for the Saxons. The Saxon senior starting five also provided six points from Ian Beck, four each from Clark and Michael Eastman and one point from Eric Hart. Hart had a team-high four rebounds. Clark had three boards to got with three assists. Clark and Eastman had three steals each. “This is an excellent group,” Storrs said of his senior class. “At some point, they’re almost self-coached. They get stuff started. They do so much on their own. They’re so driven on their own. We don’t have any issues at all. They’ve excelled beyond expectations.” The Crusaders excelled from the start Monday, taking a 12-5 lead after one quarter. Hastings pulled to within one on a bucket by Heide with 1:06 left in the first half, but the Saxon junior forward Zach McMahon tries to steal the ball away from Unity Christian point guard Stephan Hooker in the back-court during the fourth quarter of Monday’s Class B Regional Semifinal at Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon guard Luke Heide is bumped off course by Unity Christian’s Mitch Tolman (32) as he flies towards the basket during Monday’s Class B Regional Semifinal at Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon guard Maxwell Clark has a shot attempt altered by Unity Christian’s Ryan Wassink during the Crusaders’ 47-33 victory in the Class B Regional Semifinal Monday at Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Crusaders worked the final minute off the clock before getting a jumper from Michael Wilks just before the buzzer to go into the break up 19-16. Hastings was never close than three points the rest of the way. “We made some mistakes early on that gave them a couple easy buckets,” Storrs said. “We fought back in the second quarter and got it pretty close at half-time. We were pretty happy with where we were going with that. It just seemed like every time we got a stop we didn’t make a basket. Every time we made a basket, they came right down and got one back. We weren’t putting those stops and scores together like you need to to take the lead.” Alec Jolman led the Crusaders with 12 points. Wassink, Wilks and Jared Timmer had nine each, while point guard Stephan Hooker added eight. The Crusaders improved to 18-5 with the win, and were scheduled to face Godwin Heights in the regional final Wednesday. Godwin bested regional host Comstock Park 79-72 in the second regional semifinal Monday. Hastings ends the season with a 19-4 record. The Saxons had a 13-game winning streak snapped by the Crusaders. “The example these seniors set is amazing,” said Storrs. “You can see in the juniors, they’ve already picked up on it and done some things in practice. They’re already into our routines and they know how everything works. I think they’ll step right in and fill the shoes for these guys. “Obviously, we’re losing 100 percent, for the most part, of our scoring. So, it’s going to be wide open between our juniors and sophomores coming up to kind of piece it together. We have a long ways to go to try and get anywhere near to where we did this year.” The Saxon senior group also included forward Stefan Horvat and forward Danny Sprague this season. Rams top Lions to end their district drought first 77576926 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 90 YEARS MN Ave Hamblin Battle Creek FARM BUREAU Battle Creek FARM BUREAU Dickman Rd OP Ave Washington Jackson Kendall FARM BUREAU I-94 44th St Battle Creek 42nd St $59.99 $109.99 $169.98 $217.79 14325 OP Ave. Climax 269-746-4286 295 Hamblin Ave. Battle Creek 269-962-4025 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor When the Lions shot the ball this season, they were capable of beating just about anyone. But when their shots were off it could be a struggle. They were off Friday. Galesburg-Augusta’s varsity boys’ basketball team won is first district championship since 1997, topping the Maple Valley boys 58-31 in the Class C District Final at Delton Kellogg High School. The Rams went on an 11-2 run to start the ball game. Maple Valley pulled to within 117 in the final seconds of the first quarter, but from then on the Ram lead grew and grew as missed shot piled up for the Lions. The Lions played two tight ball games with the Rams during the Kalamazoo Valley Association season this winter, with each team scoring one victory. “Tonight, the difference was we played very well on defense,” said GalesburgAugusta head coach Tim Born. “We knew they wanted to shoot the three. We were going to take that away from them wherever they were. I said we’ll give up lay-ups, but we are not going to let them shoot the three and that flustered them a little bit.” The Lions didn’t get many lay-ups, but they did get off a number of three-pointers. They just didn’t fall. Maple Valley, which hasn’t won a district championship since 1996, was just 1-of-21 from behind the threepoint line and just 11-of-48 overall from the floor. “It actually made us shoot more threepointers than we would have liked to have shot,” Lion head coach Chris Ewing said of the Rams’ 2-3 zone defense. “We just couldn’t hit a three-pointer tonight. I think we hit one three-pointer. They just made us have to shoot it from the outside and we couldn’t do our penetration. They handled the boards really well. That kind of limited all of our other chances at it. That was about it really. We couldn’t hit our shots tonight.” The Lions had some trouble stopping the penetration of the Rams’ Jordan Born and Kyle Mallwitz on the defensive end of the floor. Jordan led his team with 19 points. Mallwitz finished with nine. The Rams also got 11 points from Andy Gregg. Jordan Born drove to the basket for two points at the start of the third quarter, pushing his team’s lead to double digits for the first time at 24-13. While the Lions struggled, GalesburgAugusta shot well, hitting 15-of-19 free throws and 5-of-7 shots from behind the three-point line. “Defensive-wise, we kind of struggled on stepping up and helping,” Ewing said. “Our help-side defense was horrible tonight. We knew we could stop them, but if our help-side is not there we can’t stop them. We just were not playing all together as a team at the very end.” Maple Valley got a couple of nice baskets in the paint early in the second half, by Micah Bromley and Tommy Mudge, but couldn’t keep that going throughout the final two quarters. The Ram lead was 39-21 by the end of the third quarter. Bromley finished with a team-high nine points. Austin Gonser and Garrett Miller had five each, and Garret Mater and Mudge finished with four apiece. “I’m very proud of my seniors. They worked hard. The starting group that I had out there worked hard all season and gave everything they had. I’m very proud of this whole team,” Ewing said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better team for my second year of coaching. I’m overwhelmed with emotion about how proud I am of this team. In the locker room, I told them that they didn’t just make Maple Valley basketball better, they really made a change in Maple Valley in the school, in the community and these guys need to be proud about that. Going to a district final and having the season we did, it pays off. We made a change and I’m excited for my juniors next year to step into that leading role of what my seniors did this year.” The Lions end the season with a record of 14-8. They struggled shooting the ball a bit Wednesday too, but still managed to pull out a 44-41 win over Albion in the district semifinals in Delton. The Lions had a big edge at the free throw line in that win, hitting 11-of-22 attempts. The Wildcats shot 50 percent at the foul line too, but that was by hitting 1-of-2 shots. Sam Benedict led Maple Valley with ten points in the win. Mater and Mudge had eight points each, Bromley seven, Gonser six and Miller five. Albion got 13 points from Matthew Skinner, who drilled three threes. RJ Haas added 11 points. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-03-21.pdf e6abce209bc8a060ffe336207c214f1a PDF Text Text DK making progress on suicide prevention program Threat handled poorly by local authorities All-County winter teams named See Story on Page 13 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Pages 14-15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 12 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 21, 2013 NEWS Hastings High School announces Top 10 BRIEFS Bike race coming to Hastings Saturday About 3,000 bicyclist and another 2,000 spectators are expected to descend on downtown Hastings for the fifth annual Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race Saturday, March 23. The event will start at 10 a.m., and Founders Brewing Company will host a free after-party celebration, starting 11 a.m. in the streets of downtown Hastings, open to racers, their friends, families and anyone else who would like to join. Lunch fare will be available for sale on site as well as within walking distance to the varied local restaurants. At the street celebration, DJ music will be provided in the morning, Founders beer tent service from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the Thornapple Trail Association, an awards ceremony from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m., with music provided by the Sweet J Band from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 20 sponsor tents. For more information, visit www.barryroubaix.com or contact race director Rick Plite, race director, 616-863-3291, or rickplite@gmail.com. Tornado sirens to sound soon With the expected change of seasons, Barry County Central Dispatch will begin testing of the tornado siren in Hastings. The first test is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m. Tests will occur on the first Saturday of the month through September. If the area is under a tornado watch or warning during the scheduled test time, the siren will not be tested. If the area advances to a Condition Red status, the siren will not be tested. New small-business technology group forming The Barry County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Alliance and the Barry Community Foundation will host a Barry County Small Business Technology Taskforce program Monday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The Michigan Rural Council has partnered with Connect Michigan and the Microenterprise Network of Michigan to provide technical assistance and support for the development of a local Small Business Technology Taskforce. The Chamber, Alliance and Community Foundation partnered to apply for technical assistance to pilot the program locally. Barry County has been selected to one of four pilot projects to create a local small business technology task force. This group will be a cross-sector collaboration of staff and volunteers dedicated to providing customized assistance to meet the technology education needs of local small businesses. To kick start the development of the task force, the public is invited to attend this one-day, on-site training taught by the Michigan Rural Council and Connect Michigan to develop a plan for rolling out technology education and resources to enhance the local economy. “If you have an interest in helping to expand the use of online business tools in Barry County, this may be the right fit for your time and talents,” said chamber president Valerie Byrnes. For more information, call Byrnes, 269945-2454. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Each year, Hastings Area Schools recognize the accomplishments of the top 10 graduating seniors. Monday evening, during the Hastings Board of Education meeting, Hastings High School Principal Kevin Riggs introduced the Academic Top 10 of the Class of 2013. This year’s Top 10 graduates (in alphabetical order) are: Kaitlin Allan, daughter of Scott and Andrea Allan . Among her accomplishments, Allan was named a MHSAA Scholar Athlete. In athletics, she played varsity tennis for four years, varsity basketball for two years, and varsity cross country for one year. She was awarded the Danielle Hays Saxon Spirit Award in basketball as a junior and senior and was an instructor during the Lady Saxon’s basketball camp the summer of her sophomore and junior years. Allan’s extracurricular activities include Key Club, three years; peer tutoring, two years; Quiz Bowl, two years; Pride Club, one year; Students Against Destructive Decisions, one year; Spanish Club, one year. She participated in the Science Olympiad for four years during which time she earned third place in ecology and dynamic planet, second place in ecology and first place in remote sensing in regional competition. See TOP TEN, page 7 Hastings High School’s Class of 2013 Academic Top 10 includes (front row, from left) Victoria Fueri, Cinthia Tebo, Corrie Osterink, Amber Pickard, Sarah Bannister, (back) Kelsi Harden, Ian Beck, Stephen Bowles, Edward Kosta and Kaitlin Allan. Hastings extending the Anonymous threat sends school year by one day schools into lockdown by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The snow days enjoyed by Hastings Area Schools students this year have come at a price: An extra day of class, or exams, tacked on to the end of the school year. Instead of ending with a half day Friday, May 31; Hastings Area Schools will dismiss students for the summer break after a half day, Monday, June 3. Hastings Area School Superintendent Todd Geerlings explained that the State of Michigan requires a minimum for 170 days of instruction, and while six “snow days” were built in, the district had seven full-day cancellations this school year due to weather conditions. Because the 75 percent attendance is required in order for the extra day to count toward the state minimum, the middle school and high school will conduct final exams Thursday, May 30, Friday, May 31, and Monday, June 3, and elementary schools will hand out report cards on June 3, as well. In other business, the board: • Approved the following appointments: Logan Bleam, weight room attendant, Community Education; Eric Hart, weight room attendant, CERC; Draven Pederson, weight room attendant, CERC: Lauren Battenburg, freshman softball coach; Tiffany Blakely, boys’ track coach, middle school; Adam Case, assistant boys’ track coach, high school; Steve Collins, assistant boys’ track coach, middle school; Patrick Coltson, cogirls’ track coach, middle school; Benjamin Conklin, JV girls’ soccer coach; Marshall Evans, varsity baseball coach; Michelle Gdula, JV softball coach; Andrew Haines, JV girls’ tennis coach; Dawn Harding, varsity softball coach; Jason Hoefler, freshman baseball coach; Stan Kirkendall, JV boys’ golf coach; Bruce Krueger, varsity boys’ golf coach; Wendi McCausey, co-girls’ track coach, middle school; James Murphy, varsity boys’ track coach; Melinda Nickels, assistant girls’ track coach, high school; Tim Schoessel, varsity girls’ soccer coach; Jason Sixberry, JV baseball coach; Brian Teed, varsity girls’ track coach; Teresta Bolo, coschool improvement chair, Southeastern Elementary; Michael Engle, school improvement chair, high school; Tammy Garbrecht, curriculum council, secondary special education; Cheryl Goggins, curriculum council, middle school; Cheryl Goggins, school improvement chair, middle school; Kathy Hoke, curriculum council, Southeastern Elementary; Trisha Kietzman, co-school improvement chair, Southeastern Elementary; Catherine Magill, curriculum council, Northeastern Elementary; Ellyn Main, curriculum council, elementary special education; Kelly Newberry, curriculum council, high school; Rebecca Parker, school improvement chair, middle school; Kurt Schaaf, school improvement chair, high school; Dawn Secord, school improvement chair, Star Elementary; Julie Severns, curriculum council, Star Elementary; Kelli Slocum, curriculum council, Central Elementary; Kelli Slocum, school improvement chair, Central Elementary; Beth Stevens, school improvement chair, Northeastern Elementary. • Approved a leave of absence for Southeastern Elementary instructional assistant Marianne Horner and accepted the resignation Northeastern Elementary food service worker Carol Etts. • Accepted the following donations: Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund, $500 for technology at Northeastern Elementary; FlexFab International Horizons, Inc., $3,000 to offset the cost of fifth-grade camp districtwide; Kiwanis Club, dictionaries for all thirdgrade students, valued at $406; Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, $6,907 to help defray the cost of several projects, activities, trips, and materials for students throughout the district. • Revised the district’s deficit-reduction plan to reflect the second budget amendment for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which was approved by the board in February. The budget amendment reduced the anticipated ending fund balance for June 31 from $600,000 to $490,092. However, Hastings Area Schools Director of Business Operation Tim Berlin told the board Monday night that he sees no reason for the district not end the year with a positive fund balance which will mean Hastings Area Schools will no longer be subject to a state-monitored deficit-reduction plan. • Announced a joint board of education meeting for Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Barry Intermediate school districts at 6:15 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 Cloverdale Road, Hastings. • Announced its next regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer An anonymous caller caused concern in Barry, Allegan and Kalamazoo County schools and led to the arrest of an Orangeville area man Friday morning. Michael Bourdo, 50, was arraigned Monday in Barry County on charges of possession of methamphetamine, operating and maintaining a meth lab, possession of marijuana, probation violation, and weapons offenses. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on a $475,000 cash or surety bond. The anonymous call came into the Barry County 911 dispatch at 2:34 a.m. Friday. According to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the call specially named Bourdo as a suspect who was reported as being high and “going to shoot up an elementary school in Barry County.” Deputies and the Michigan State Police went to the suspect’s residence. They discovered handguns and five long guns at the home as well as a methamphetamine lab in the basement and arrested Bourdo on Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf notified schools Friday morning of the anonymous call and potential threat as police were at Bourdo’s residence. charges unrelated to the school threats. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf notified schools Friday morning of the anonymous call and potential threat as police were at Bourdo’s residence. The information sent some schools including Delton Kellogg, Otsego, and Plainwell, into a lock down mode while information was sent out to parents about the potential threat. Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville increased police and reserve officer presence and sent instant alerts to parents. Parading o’ the green Students from Northeastern Elementary School stroll down South Jefferson Street in the St. Patrick’s Day parade Friday in Hastings. Though the weather was cold and misty, numerous groups and hundreds of spectators lined the short parade route to celebrate spring and St. Patrick’s Day. For more photos, see page 2. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) �Page 2 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Cold, misty weather doesn’t dampen St. Patrick’s Day parade Youngsters aboard a trailer get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with the “wearing o’ the green.” The Murphy family makes its annual appearance in the “Biggest Little St. Patrick’s Day Parade.” A strolling guitar and trumpet player, Tony LaJoye and Mike Smith, from Bosley Pharmacy add a musical touch. B&L OUTDOOR SERVICES, LLC Spring Clean-Ups • Landscaping Fertilizing • Reseeding • Mowing Competitive Rates, Licensed & Insured Over 15 Years Experience CASA Volunteers Needed to Help Area Foster Children OPTIMAL MEDICAL STAFFING IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Father Richard Altine of St. Rose of Lima Church waves to the crowd. 77577030 07623644 (269) 908-5110 Pierce Cedar Creek representatives don festive green garb to march in the parade. 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Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Michael W. Puerner, Secretary 07623782 77576945 DNR PUBLIC MEETING Barry State Game Area Annual Update 6:30 p.m. March 28, 2013 Yankee Springs Township Hall A Presentation by Andrew Barron Canadian Director of Jews for Jesus Hope United Methodist Church Corner of M-37 and M-79 Friday, March 22 • 7:00 p.m. The Last Supper was a traditional Jewish Passover. Learn of the many connections and meanings in the light of the death and resurrection of Christ. Free of Charge. More information? Call 269-945-4995 07623660 07623682 Items to be discussed include master plan, timber sales, license restructuring proposal, trails, Augusta Creek FWA and 2013 habitat projects. Christ in the Passover �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — Page 3 HHS Science Olympiad team brings home trophy, medals and more Regional champions in the chemistry lab competition are Philip Schwaiger (left), an exchange student from Germany, and Peter Beck. Posing with their awards Saturday are members of the Hastings High School Science Olympiad team, including (front row, from left) Ian Beck, Philip Schwaiger, Maria Palacio, Taren Odette, Aaron Denny, Adam Schaefer, Abby Campbell, Assistant Coach Aaron Yusten, Devin Hamlin, Stephen Bowles, Alie Porter, Kaitlin Allan, Hannah Barnard, Kelsi Harden, Tom Peurach, Matthew Maurer, Becky Maurer, Corrie Osterink (back) Caleb Keech, Naomi VanDien, Marshall Cherry, Peter Beck, Scott Garber, Dakota Gaskill, Noah Wilson, Connor Wales, Avery Lomas and Coach Marty Buehler. (Missing from photo are Ryan Thornburgh, Jaelynn Koning, Dexx VanHouten and Braxton Prill.) The Hastings High School Science Olympiad team traveled to Western Michigan University Saturday, March 16, hoping for a record third regional championship in a row. They didn’t walk away with the top trophy, but they won the most medals and a lot more, Regional champions in materials science are Corrie Osterink (left) and Naomi VanDien. Not pictured are JV team members Dakota Gaskill and Hannah Barnard, who had the event’s highest score for the day. Ian Beck and Kelsi Harden are Region 10 champions in the genetics competition called Designer Genes. said coach Marty Buehler. The Saxons finished second behind Portage Central, and brought home awards in 21 of the 23 events. Finishing in the top two among the 11 teams in Region 10 qualified the Hastings Science Olympiad team for the April 27 state finals. Thirty Saxons, from freshmen to seniors, were divided into two teams Saturday — 15 as a varsity team and 15 as the JV team. Individual medals were awarded to the top three finishers, and ribbons to those in fourth through sixth place. The final medal count for Hastings was 44, topping the next closest total of 38 medals won by Portage Central. But Buehler said the kids get more out of it than medals or ribbons. Science Olympiad events vary widely in all areas of science, technology, engineering and math. The competition pits pairs from each team against all others in the 23 events to see who is the best from top to bottom. “Many of our kids have blown their minds with knowledge above and beyond any state curriculum,” he said. “They have really helped themselves become serious academic talents, and this kind of enrichment is setting them apart.” Buehler said, too, that this year’s teams can be proud of more than just academic achievements and regional success. “We have had such a good year with parent help, kid behavior, cooperation, trustworthiness, kindness toward each other, selflessness, etc. I can’t help but think of Braxton Prill, giving up his spot to train another kid to make us a stronger top 15 for regionals — so selfless,” he said. ‘There is more to this group than just smarts.” That aspect almost eluded Buehler, who coaches with fellow Hastings High School science teacher Aaron Yusten. “For me it has been great. I often get so focused on trying to win that I sometimes miss some things,” admitted Buehler. “I almost did- Taking first place the Boomilever competition, an engineering contest, are Tom Peurach and Becky Maurer. Maurer also was on the first-place team for gravity vehicle. n’t notice the fact that these are really nice kids to be around, and I really enjoyed them.” Winning in the individual contests were: Anatomy and physiology — Alie Porter and Kelsi Harden, second place. Boomilever — Tom Peurach and Becky Maurer, first place. Chemistry lab — Peter Beck and Philip Schwaiger, first place. Circuit lab — Ian Beck and Stephen Bowles, fourth place. Designer Genes — Ian Beck and Kelsi Harden, first place. Disease Detectives — Devin Hamlin and Kelsi Harden, sixth place. Dynamic Planet — Kaitlin Allan and Abby Winning top place in the forestry contest are Aaron Denny (left) and Marshall Cherry. The pair, along with head engineer and pilot Braxton Prill, also were regional champions in the robotics contest. Denny also was on the first-place team in the gravity vehicle competition. Campbell, third place. Elastic launch glider — Tom Peurach and Devin Hamlin, second place. Fermi Questions — Ian Beck and Marshall Cherry, second place. Forensics — Corrie Osterink and Naomi VanDien, second place. Forestry — Marshall Cherry and Aaron Denny, first place. Gravity vehicle — Aaron Denny and Becky Maurer, first place. Magnetic levitation, Stephen Bowles and Becky Maurer, second place. Materials science — Corrie Osterink, Naomi VanDien, Hannah Barnard and Dakota Gaskill, first place. Remote sensing — Kaitlin Allan and Corrie Osterink, second place. Robot arm — Braxton Prill, Aaron Denny, Marshall Cherry, first place. Rocks and minerals — Abby Campbell and Naomi VanDien, third place. Technical problem solving — Ian Beck and Stephen Bowles, third place. Thermodynamics — Peter Beck and Phil Schwaiger, third place. Water quality — Peter Beck and Alie Porter, third place. “We had to be perfect to beat Portage Central and Hamilton,” said Buehler. “They have powerful teams, and they showed that as they bested us during the regular tournament season. However, our kids knew what they had to do, and it is satisfying to see them step up in their preparation and do so well in this first step of the state tourney.” Science Olympiad is a national program involving thousands of teams from all over the country. States have regional tournaments to send the best teams to a state finals meet which is used to crown a state representative team to go to the national meet to compete against the best in the country. With more than 500 teams, Michigan is one of the most involved states. It has had the most national champions, and has a very large team contingent fighting for a chance to go to the nationals. The program began in Michigan more than 30 years ago. Hastings’ Science Olympiad program is supported by the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and the Barry Community Foundation. “The HEEF really has our backs,” said Tom Peurach, senior Saxon Science member. “We know HEEF made it more than possible, they made it mean something more. It is tradition, pride, and excellence, I have had a great four years.” �Page 4 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Snow walker School threat poorly handled by local authorities Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and this snowwoman at River Ridge Adult Foster Care Home in Hastings is no different. The cool lady and her walker were photographed by Jodi White of Hastings. Did you See? We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Orphaned family photo The Banner is deviating from its practice of pulling unidentified photos out of the archives. This week’s photo is one that was dropped off at the Reminder/Banner office several years ago without identifying information and was never retrieved by its owner. Names written on the back appear to include Matson, Runyan, Hensley, Howley, Clark, McLeod, Barnett, Halligan and more. We’d like to return the photo to its rightful owner, and also would like to know more about the photo to share with readers. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Have you Dick Groos of Hastings recognized L.R. Mattson, former president of the Oakmaster furniture company, in last week’s photo. Oakmaster furniture was created in the 1950s in the former Grand Rapids Bookcase Company factory before being bought out by Widdicomb furniture in Grand Rapids. No original clipping with this photo was found in the Banner archives. met? Planning his third trip to Russia, Christian Yonkers, 20, hopes to make a difference in the lives of Russian orphans. This summer, Yonkers will spend a month in St. Petersburg, Russia, as an intern for Orphan Outreach, an organization dedicated to reaching out to at-risk children throughout the world. Yonkers, a 2011 graduate of Barry County Christian School, is now a student at Kellogg Community College. He has yet to decide just what direction he will take in his education, but his desire to serve will play a heavy part in his decision. For thinking so much outside of himself, he is a Barry County bright light. Favorite movie: “Act of Valor.” Favorite book: Besides the Bible, probably Priceless by Tom Davis. Favorite music/band: Wil Kilepella (folk singer), Superchick and The Rocket Summer. Reading right now: Breathe, Eyes, Memory by Danticat and The White Umbrella by Mary Francis Bowley. Famous person I’d like to have dinner with and what we’d discuss: Jesus of Nazareth. I would ask Him how I could live for Him, see His greater purpose, love the world as He did, and how to be strong when the world is caving in around me. Biggest pet peeve: Blatantly ignoring injustice and evil. I am guilty. Favorite childhood memory: Opening day of deer camp, Nov. 15, long ago. The many lessons I learned, the memories I made, the people I have been privileged to know. .. so much of that came to me at deer camp. Moist earth, frozen leaves, the smell Christian Yonkers of burned gunpowder and the love of generations. Favorite teacher: That’s tough. Probably Mrs. Stoetzel, high school band and choir teacher, and a good friend. Best advice: Walk the earth speaking the truth. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, exploring creation, writing, drawing, spending time with those I love, shooting, farming, botany, reading, woodworking, the Russian lan- guage, music, sociopolitics, permaculture, working with my hands, enjoying God and life. What I love about Hastings: The community, the cleanliness of the town, awesome people, great natural beauty, a plethora of local businesses (I’m a local kind of guy) and a rich history. What I love about Michigan: Where to begin? I love the huge variance in terrain. I love the forests, the wildlife, the rugged history, the amazing Great Lakes ... especially Lake Superior. A perfect day would be: To live fully and wholly in peace, spend some awesome time outdoors, be with the people I love, and change the world with the love of Christ. On my bucket list: Save someone’s life; swallow my pride; learn to speak Russian fluently; learn to speak Hebrew and Arabic; rescue women and children from prostitution and slavery; have a farm; master the guitar; get a few more tattoos; go polar dipping and run screaming into a hot sauna; replant 10,000 acres of trees; go backpacking in a remote and wild place for a very long time; train with Navy SEALS; leave a legacy; reach everyone and thing I touch with God’s love; live and die free. The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. You remember the old folktale about — had ignored the warning, and then had “Chicken Little” in which a chicken who allowed district schools to begin Friday believed that the world was coming to an while being aware a shooter said to have end ran around using the phrase “The sky targeted Fuller Street Elementary School, specifically, was still on the loose. This is falling, the sky is falling.” The story is a common idiom indicating just underscores how rumors can grow a hysterical or mistaken belief that a dis- into hysteria and unnecessary worry for aster or paranoia is imminent. According adults and children. There’s no question that everyone to reports, versions of the tale go back more than 25 centuries and continue to be wants our kids to be safe, but cooler heads could have avoided the heightened emoreferenced today, even in Barry County. For example, Friday morning at tion when, in reality, there was little cause approximately 2:34 a.m., Barry County for any concern at local schools. J-Ad Graphics staff received informaCentral Dispatch 911 received an anonymous call from a person reporting a man tion early Friday morning but, after high on drugs with plans “to shoot up an reviewing the situation, we decided not to become part of the elementary school in hype by reporting the Barry County.” Troopers met with the story in Saturday’s Following the call, suspect around 7:20 a.m. Reminder. We decidMichigan State Still, Barry County Sheriff’ ed to wait and to get Police troopers were personnel called area school all the details, which dispatched to a resiadminstrators and other law you will find in this dence in Orangeville enforcement officials, warning issue of the Banner Township where, of a threat. “We immediately under a separate after a few hours, advised the two nearest news story. they apprehended a schools to go into lockdown Some might say 50-year-old man for mode and confronted the it’s better to err on possession of 50-year-old-man,” said Barry the side of safety for methamphetamine County Sheriff Dar Leaf. our children and our and marijuana, operschools, even if it ating a meth lab and might create anxiety for being a felon in possession of a firearm which is a proba- and hysteria rather than to risk another tion violation. When law enforcement tragic event. But what about the future finally entered the home they also found when a real threat might pose genuine the man’s 3-year-old son. As a result of the danger — will school officials think it’s investigation, the State Police released a just another prank and not take the threat later press release saying they found no seriously? In an official press release from Sheriff credible evidence of a threat to any school. However, operating under the assump- Leaf, he maintains the social cost was tion that area schools could be in danger, worth it because authorities found a workthe Barry County Sheriff’s Department ing meth lab in the home. In a Fox 17 telsent a warning to area school leaders evision interview, Michigan State Police along with systems in Allegan and Trooper Kevin Keto said the county has an Kalamazoo counties to warn them of the ongoing problem with meth production. possible threat. But, by the time they He went on to say that meth is a very issued those warnings to schools, the addictive drug that has been prevalent for county and state police officers were the eight years he’s been in Hastings. Maybe that’s where our concentration already on the scene and had the suspect needs to be focused. apprehended. Signs are posted as you enter Barry The fact that schools began their day under a warning — or, even worse, under County indicating that we have a “Meth lockdown — when law enforcement per- Watch” program. Apparently, it’s not sonnel knew the supposed threat was working. Is it time for local authorities to wage a war of sorts on drug production already under control, is reprehensible. Troopers met with the suspect around and trafficking throughout the county? 7:20 a.m. Still, Barry County Sheriff’ per- The signs need to be bigger, and enforcesonnel called area school adminstrators ment must be strong and the penalties and other law enforcement officials, warn- severe. Authorities should work with ing of a threat. “We immediately advised everyone involved in drug use and drug the two nearest schools to go into lock- abuse prevention to put together a comdown mode and confronted the 50-year- prehensive plan to seek out and take down old-man,” said Barry County Sheriff Dar meth labs across the county. They should use the Silent Observer program by offerLeaf. Hours later, Leaf issued a press release ing big rewards for information leading to saying, “there is nothing for us to believe the conviction of anyone using or produc[the suspect] was ever going to carry out ing drugs — only then will they make headway in reducing the drugs in Barry the act.” By then, an immense amount of dam- County. Yes, these are difficult situations. Yet age was done, since the threat had gone increasingly, the broadcast media seems to viral across the state. Sheriff Leaf determined that the threat use these events as opportunities to be may have been overstated, but they did “first on the scene,” by raising emotions find a meth lab in the suspect’s home, and looking to increase viewership rather than acting as responsible news outlets along with long guns and pistols. Threats to schools can turn into an emo- dedicated to informing the public with tional event that, if not handled properly, “the rest of the story” — especially when could hamper officials’ ability to deter- we know the threats are questionable or even credible. mine fact from prank. In another news release, Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker said detectives are still looking for the person who made the call to 911. Officials aren’t releasing the details of the call — whether the person was a man or woman, young or old — they just indicated the caller used a prepaid cell phone, which was untraceable. Yet, they had enough information connecting the threat to the Orangeville man By now, many throughout the county they had in custody by early Friday morn- have seen evidence of a big race planned ing. for Saturday, since hundreds of bikers The incident — including how it was have already hit the trail over the past few handled by the sheriff’s department — has weeks to become familiar with the course. raised some very serious questions. It’s estimated that 3,000 riders and an Was the entire situation blown out of anticipated 2,000 spectators will descend proportion? Was the sky really falling? Or on Hastings Saturday morning. This year was the sheriff’s department adding to the will mark the seventh year for the annual hysteria and paranoia with its news releas- Barry-Roubaix bicycle race which, in prees to area news organizations and by call- vious years, was held at the Gun Lake ing school officials which, naturally, State Park. The move to Hastings will alarmed communities and parents all over increase visibility and bring thousands to West Michigan. Hastings to enjoy the fun, food and the At some schools, calls were received challenge that bikers will face as they from parents who, after being informed of travel the back roads of Barry County. the threat, wanted to pick up their children According to race officials the race is and take them home. At Fuller Street attracting bikers from all over Michigan Elementary School in Nashville, the along with Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, whole incident took an even more bizarre Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada. It’s a twist. great opportunity for Michigan, Barry After sheriff’s department personnel County and Hastings as they welcome called Maple Valley High School thousands of visitors downtown. Barry Principal Todd Gonser and Nashville County and Hastings officials should conChief of Police Jerry Schray Friday morn- tinue to focus on events like this that bring ing to tell them of the threat and the school people to our communities — it’s a great took appropriate safety measures, rumors way to support economic development began in the community. One that sur- right here at home, and it’s Pure Michigan. faced in the J-Ad Graphics newsroom Friday morning was that Gonser had Fred Jacobs, vice president, received the warning call Thursday night J-Ad Graphics Inc. — nearly a full day before the actual event Bikers converging on Barry County Saturday �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — Page 5 Domestic violence series strikes a nerve IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Smoke-free adds to beauty To the editor: I returned from Europe a few months ago, after being stationed in Germany for a year. The sights and sounds of Europe will be forever ingrained in my fondest memories. From France to Italy, Switzerland to the Czech Republic, I saw the most amazing sights and met the most awesome people. One particular exception, however, made me appreciate home more than ever. My first few weeks in Germany, I frequently saw signs that said “Tauchen Verboten.” It didn’t take me long to figure out that it translated to “no smoking.” The further east we traveled in Europe, the higher the smoking rate. It was like going back in time in the U.S. to the 1960s. The secondhand smoke in restaurants was astounding. The number of young smokers was even more alarming. Although the adventure was incredible, I was so happy to return to the U.S. where smoking rates have nearly been cut in half since I was in high school. The opportunity to eat in any restaurant smoke-free with my family was never so appreciated. I was especially happy to return to a country in which my teenage son would see that smoking is not the norm. Modeling healthy behavior to young people should be one of our top priorities. Now, I am so impressed to see that many communities are expanding their smoke-free efforts and even making their parks and beaches smoke-free zones. The truth is that smokers are victims, victims of repeated devious, dishonest and powerful marketing and victims to a highly addictive drug and a habit that they never intended to have. Like the rest of us, most are good, decedent, hard-working and law-abiding citizens who have the same dreams as everyone else. Unfortunately, many of their dreams will be cut short. Nobody likes to hear that, but I know. I come from an entire family of smokers who has seriously sacrificed due to tobacco. It is by no virtue of mine that I never started; I was simply lucky. Instead, I needed a job and because a respiratory therapist and have spent my entire career fighting lung disease and the other ill-effects of tobacco. Please speak up and support the tobaccofree funding efforts in Barry County and Michigan. It’s just not right that our state takes in over $1 billion each year in tobacco taxes and settlement funds, but spends far less than 1 percent of that money on prevention and helping current smokers quit. Please, contact your representatives and make your voice heard. Rauchen verboten? Ja, das ist gut! Mark Olmstead, Hastings Guilty conscience forces thief to pay up by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A person who broke into the Middle Mart in Middleville and stole money, maybe as much as 30 years ago, is trying to make amends. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies received a letter Monday from an anonymous writer. The envelope contained $1,200 in $100 bills to be given to the owner of that store. It asks for help to find the former store owner and give him the money. The store has since been sold and is under new ownership. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” admits Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. “It’s kind of a breath of fresh air.” The letter was addressed to the sheriff and Channel 8 news. The letter is filled with misspellings and says, “Anyways I did a very bad thing that I What do you am shamed of and have lived with this guilt. I did a horrible thing and broke in his store and stole money from his office. It was round 800 or so so i snet some intrist that’s why its 1200 I sent to the sherrif.” The letter continues, “I cant begin to say how sorry iam but have lived with this guilt too long.” The letter writer hopes for forgiveness and that the police can find the former owner and give him or his famiy the money. “If you do find him, please tell him that I was a foolish stupid man when I did that and I am sorrie.” The letter had no return address and was not signed. Leaf said the department isn’t pursuing opening an investigation into the decades-old burglary, but they have located the former store owner and will be giving him the money. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported next week, along with a new question. Meijer Inc. is offering $15,000 in prize money to employees who are most successful in losing weight over a threemonth period following a study by the Mayo Clinic that a financial incentive produces better results for participants. If your employer offered cash, would you volunteer to lose weight? 73% 27% Yes No For this week: March Madness is here. The 68team field for college’s national basketball championship was announced Sunday which included both the University of Michigan and Michigan State. Will either team survive to the Final Four? q q The Hastings Yes No Banner Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson no idea how strong. I hope this letter catches the attention of at least one person, if not several. If one person reads this and it changes something in his or her life, then I’ve done my job. I hope that there will be more programs available for such situations, and I want to help be part of the fight against domestic violence — not only for my victim, but for my daughter who is my whole world. I don’t ever want her to have to endure the wrath of such a horrible problem in life. My heart goes out to all domestic violence victims in hopes that someday there will be a change. I would be very open and willing to accept all help possible with my issues. I just hope that by me asking for help that I get some positive responses as well as the help I’m asking for. Let’s help break the cycle of domestic violence in Barry County. I believe the core to the problem honestly is substance abuse. Barry County is a wonderful place to live and to raise a family. I want to thank everyone who took the time to read my story. Please understand I’m not wanting anyone to take pity or to feel sorry for me. Just know that I do want to get help and to help those who want help themselves. Charles E. Orns, Kent County Jail (Currently incarcerated for approximately 14 days and more than happy to receive mail: 703 Ball Ave. N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.) State News Roundup Felons collecting public assistance sought in statewide sweep The Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Human Services Monday announced that 1,994 felony arrest warrants were resolved as the result of a joint initiative aimed at increasing compliance with state law prohibiting felons from collecting public assistance. The efforts were conducted during January and February. The MSP coordinated with the DHS Office of Inspector General to cross-check the names of individuals collecting public assistance against a database of outstanding felony warrants in order to make sure only those who are eligible are receiving public assistance. Of the 4,562 matches, troopers cleared 800 felony arrest warrants. Another 1,194 felony arrest warrants were either cleared by other law enforcement agencies or the wanted individual reported to authorities. The joint initiative has its roots in a 2007 pilot program between the OIG and MSP Fugitive Team. At that time, the system had to be combed manually for a match, but the new process is fully automated, allowing the MSP and DHS to rapidly check and match benefit rolls against outstanding felony warrants. The law enforcement component, which was led by the MSP, was a coordinated effort between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Additional efforts will continue to further encourage individuals to comply with state law in order to continue receiving benefits. “The Michigan State Police encourages any individual with an outstanding warrant to report to law enforcement, and we will continue to pursue anyone who refuses to comply with the law,” said MSP Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue. Program’s first virtual science fair, visit www.michigan.gov/explorelabscience. The Michigan Department of Community Health Explore Lab Science Program is hosting a free virtual science fair open to all elementary, middle school and high school students in Michigan. Students across the state are asked to explore a science topic, record a video and submit it to the Explore Lab Science Program by March 29. Experiments, research studies, demonstrations, and models are all acceptable projects. Medals and certificates will be awarded to the top three winners for each category. First prize winners will also receive a custom lab coat with the Explore Lab Science logo. Winners will be announced April 12 on the Explore Lab Science website. Students may either submit an individual experiment or a group experiment. The group experiment should not have more than four students. The three categories are broken down by grade level. By introducing students at an early age to laboratory science, the program aims to pique the curiosity of Michigan youths into exploring science as field for later in life when deciding on a college major or career. It’s anticipated that all science fields will be stressed by workforce shortages, and programs such as these are critical to preventing those shortages. To register online and for full details and rules about the MDCH Explore Lab Science The number of traffic crashes fell 4 percent to 273,891 from 284,049 in 2011. Injuries were down 2 percent to 70,519 from 71,796 in 2011. Increases were noted in motorcyclist fatalities, up 18 percent over 2011, and alcohol- and drug-involved fatalities, were up 3 percent to 281 and 6 percent to 135 respectively. “Michigan’s increase in traffic fatalities mirrors what has taken place across the country,” said MSP Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue. “Despite an increase in traffic deaths last year, the long-term picture indicates this is the fifth year in a row Michigan had fewer than 1,000 traffic deaths. Ten years ago, nearly 1,300 people died as a result of traffic crashes in our state.” Despite increases in traffic fatalities and alcohol and drug involvement, teen fatalities declined 14 percent, from 99 in 2011 to 85 in 2012. The state has experienced significant decreases in traffic crashes over the past decade, from 395,515 in 2002 to 273,891 in 2012. Similarly, alcohol- or drug-involved fatalities have dropped from 463 in 2002 to 342 in 2012. Additional 2012 crash information will be posted to www.michigantrafficcrashfacts.org in the coming months. Traffic crashes down, K-12 students urged traffic deaths up While Michigan traffic crashes and injuries to enter free online were down in 2012, fatalities increased 5 percent over 2011 from 889 to 936, according to the Michigan Department of State Police science fair Criminal Justice Information Center. Fracking News Vol. 7 Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 On Feb. 25, 2013 Reuters reported that Northstar Energy which owns 10,000 acres in the Michigan Utica-Collingwood Shale play is suing Chesapeake Energy and Encana Corp. alleging that they colluded to rig the bids for the oil and gas rights of its land in 2010. Northstar claims that the $2,250 an acre it got was 25% below the market value. Our land managers in Lansing leased the Barry State game area on May 8th for $12.00 an acre. What do you think…are we getting a fair deal here people? This is our land, not some corporate venture capital scheme. On June 25, 2012 Reuters reported an investigation into similar collusion between these same two shale gas drilling companies in the purchase of mineral rights to State of Michigan lands at auction. The DNR representative who came to the Orangeville Township meeting with Hal Fitch( the Supervisor of Wells who issues DEQ drilling permits) late last summer stated that the investigation had been turned over to the Michigan Attorney General. Reuters reports Chesapeake owns the mineral/drilling rights to over 450,000 acres of Michigan with 80% of it public land. Encana controls 430,000 acres of Michigan’s public lands for which it paid an average of $250.00 an acre, over 20 times the price paid for our Barry County public lands. It has been reported that the gas and oil industry donated $61,900 to Gov. Rick Snyder’s campaign and $59,418 to Attorney General Bill Schuette’s campaign. These seem like some well placed dollars. People, we need your help to protect our public lands from the heavy industrial slickwater horizontal hydraulic fracking that is coming to our rural area. Twelve dollars an acre for our beautiful public park lands and lakes is sickening. Please join with Michigan Land Air Water Defense and help to fund this lawsuit against the DNR with your dollars. We are in this together, and cannot do it without you help. Thank You! MLAWD P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: www.MLAWD.org 77577060 Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker County’s most beautiful women, had a lovely baby girl, and owned and operated a successful business. Then something began to change in life: control. I had it all under control. I thought I was untouchable. I could not have been more wrong about anything in my whole life. Of course, substance abuse had a big part in all the control that I thought I had. I can’t honestly say I remember my first time a domestic violence situation occurred. However, I can remember several situations, and it brings tears to my eyes and shame to my heart when I think of them. I don’t want my children growing up thinking that living in a violent domestic situation is a normal way of life because it is not. As I find myself in jail in Kent County for yet another drug-related property crime, I hate and blame everyone except myself. I went eight years without a conviction and thought I had it under control. The truth is, I may be released soon and I want to come back to Barry County, a place where one should be proud to live. I want to get involved with any and all programs, self-help classes to help my control and anger situations. I don’t believe my way of thinking was right, and I’m going to be reaching out for help in any direction possible. However, help is not always available until one gets involved in the system. Unless you’re under court order, most of the time help is almost impossible unless you know someone or you have deep pockets. Control is such a strong word and, until recently, I had Why are the Mineral Rights of Our Public Lands in Barry County Worth So Little? Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... To the editor: The topic of domestic violence (as discussed in the Banner’s recent three-part series) hit me like a brick wall. It’s all that’s been on my mind for the past four to five weeks. I’ve been searching for some time on how to push the blame elsewhere, when the truth of the matter is control. Judge Michael Schipper could not have said it better: “Control is a huge problem in today’s society of domestic violence.” I’ve been through so much in life, all mainly having to do with drugs or alcohol in one shape or form. Of course, I always had everything under control. I didn’t grow up in a home where domestic violence was ever an issue, never once did my dad physically hurt my mother or emotionally abuse her. I don’t really know how I came to think it’s all right to do so. I believe domestic violence is completely out of control and should be dealt with very seriously. My personal opinion — and I speak from experience with two domestic violence convictions — is that, if given the opportunity to get away with it, things only get worse. Even one time is too many. First, both parties involved lose respect for one another and, once you lose respect for someone, things are just never the same. I spent 9 1/2 years in prison (drug-related property crimes) and, when I came home, I said no more was I going to continue the cycle that I’d been living for so long. And, for a few years, I did not. Actually, I did very well for myself and my family. I met one of Barry �Page 6 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77576763 Worship Together Area Obituaries ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Mar. 24 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30. Mar. 24 - Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Mar. 25 - Adventurers Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Mar. 27 - No Wordwatchers Bible Study. Mar. 28 - Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. Mar. 29 Crosswalk 9:30 a.m; Tenebrae (Service of Darkness) 7 p.m. Mar. 30 - Indoor D cor 10 a.m. Mar. 31 Easter Service 6:30-10; No Sunday School; Easter Breakfast after 6:30 service. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org for information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Gerald F. “Jerry” Meyers KALAMAZOO, MI - Gerald F. “Jerry” Meyers, of Kalamazoo, died March 17, 2013 at Hope Woods Senior Community. Jerry was born September 2, 1931 in Kalamazoo to the late Peter, Sr. and Grace (Schuur) Meyers. He married Marilyn Ann Stanton on April 23, 1955 for nearly 58 loving years together. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War until honorably discharged. A lifelong resident of Cooper Twp., and a longtime member of the Cooper zoning board, he loved restoring the older John Deere tractors. He also loved to tell jokes and a ‘good story’. Jerry leaves behind his wife, Marilyn Meyers; children, Ann (Tom) McInerney of Shelbyville, Marcia (Thomas) Vyverman of Cooper Twp., and Thomas (Linda) Meyers of Delton; six grandchildren Tom (Lindsay) McInerney, Katie McInerney, Joshua (Lisa) Vyverman, Jacob Vyverman, Jason (Kim) Meyers, John Meyers; two great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Elaine (Dwight) Holt and Arlene (Norman) Stanton; brother-inlaw, Bill Stanton; many nieces and nephews; and lifetime friend, Eugene “Red” Frary. Jerry is preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Brady, Ruth DeRuyscher, Cora Campbell; and brother, Peter Meyers. Family will greet friends Thursday, March 21, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St., Kalamazoo, where a funeral service will take place Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at East Cooper Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association or to Hospitality House. Please visit Jerry’s personalized web page at www.langelands.com. Richard H. Miller DELTON, MI - Richard H. “Papa Dick” Miller, of Delton, passed away March 19, 2013, at his home with his family at his bedside. Dick was born October 8, 1937, in Derry, PA, the son of Floyd and Gertrude (Clagett) Miller. On the night of Dick’s graduation from Hastings High School in 1955, he joined the United States Marine Corp, and served until 1959. For 20 years he worked at Clark Equipment, and following Clark’s closure, he worked in the Parks and Recreation department of the City of Kalamazoo. A true outdoorsman, Dick loved to camp, fish and hunt. Dick and his son Rick have hunted in numerous states. Dick was instrumental in starting the Sportsman’s Outreach Team, which gave special needs persons, veterans and residents of nursing homes the opportunity to fish and hunt. Dick is survived by his wife June (Albert) Miller whom he married on June 27, 1964, his mother Gertrude Miller; a son, Richard (Mindy) Miller Jr.; daughters, Angela Miller, and Pamela (Earl) Harper; grandchildren, Hannah Miller, Gabrielle and Lydia Harper; two step grandsons, David Fulton and Jordan Harper; several nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his father and a brother Harold Miller. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, March 22, 2013, 1 p.m., at Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 E. Lacey Road, Dowling, with Pastors Steve Olmstead and John Fulton, officiating. Private burial will take place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Sportsman’s Outreach Team will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view Dick’s online guest book or to leave a condolence message for his family. Edith Ward HASTINGS, MI - Edith Ward, age 70, of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at her residence. She was born in the Netherlands in 1942, the daughter of Aldert and Clara (DeBoer) Keizer. Edith’s family moved to Grand Rapids from the Netherlands when she was six years old. The family later moved to Hastings when Edith was age 11. Edith accepted Jesus as her Savior and Lord at 15 years of age. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1962. Edith married Roderick Ward on June 6, 1964 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. She was a homemaker for most of her life. Edith was employed as a nurses aid at Thornapple Manor from 1963 to 1964. Edith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings for 49 years. She taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and Beginners Junior Church. Edith was also a member of the ladies missionary group. She faithfully served Jesus and loved Him. Jesus was such a trusted savior throughout her life. Edith enjoyed flower gardening and spending time at their cottage on the lake. Edith especially enjoyed holiday get-togethers with all of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aldert and Clara Keizer. Edith is survived by her husband, Roderick Ward; sons, Kenneth and Denise Ward of Austin, TX, Jeffrey and Trina Ward of Holland; daughter, Cassandra and Kent Gee of Springhill, FL; nine grandchildren, Emily, Natalie, Kristen and Katelyn Ward and Michell, Andrew, Rachael, Wendy and Heather Gee; brother and sister-in-law, Bert (Darlene) Keizer; nephews, Chris (Shannon) Keizer; Chad (Sarah) Keizer and Craig (Amy) Keizer; great nieces and nephews, Cole, Sakaylea, Christien and Logan Keizer and a new arrival due in April. Edith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and faithful servant and will greatly be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 or Hastings Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Hasting Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. Pastors Dan Currie and Kevin Shorkey will officiate the service. Interment at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Melva J. Rabishaw Melva J. Rabishaw, age 52, unexpectedly passed away at her home on March 16, 2013. Melva was born on July 11, 1960 at Pennock Hospital, the daughter of Mel and Sue Beach. She attended Hastings Public Schools, graduating in 1978. Melva was a fun-loving person who loved her kids, Harley rides and being creative. Melva is survived by her husband, Rocky Rabishaw; daughter, Jessica (Mike) Wood; son, Benjamin Olmsted; parents, Mel and Sue (Cullers) Beach; sisters, Val Embury, Dawn (Tim) Fields, Robin (Van) Williams; brother, Joe Beach; grandson, Jalon Jones; and other beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandmother and friend, Josephine Cullers. A private family memorial service will be held. Burial will take place at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help cover final expenses. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbach funeralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Newborn Babies Addison Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on March 3, 2013 at 6:15 a.m. to Melinda and Luke Rodgers of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. ***** Levi Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on March 4, 2013 at 3:46 p.m. to Michael and Megan Hiemstra of Freeport. Weighing 9 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. ***** Rookley Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on March 6, 2013 at 4:06 p.m. to Brandon and Annie VanHouten of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Evona Renee, born at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2013 at 11:09 p.m. to Cherie Kosbar of Hastings and Alex Potter of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Lexie Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on March 8, 2013 at 5:21 p.m. to Jason and Ashley Griffin of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Justin Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on March 11, 2013 at 8:18 p.m. to Samantha and Anthony Van Nocker of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — Page 7 TOP TEN, continued from page 1 Barcroft-Singh Mr. and Mrs. Tony Barcroft of Hastings are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Ann Barcroft, to Matthew Trevor Singh, son of Dr. and Mrs. T. Trevor Singh of Grand Blanc. Ashley is a 2005 graduate of Lakewood High School and Matt is a 2005 graduate of Powers Catholic High School in Flint. The couple met during MSU Study Abroad in Santander, Spain. Both are 2009 graduates of Michigan State University, and will graduate from MSU College of Human Medicine in May. They will begin their residencies in Grand Rapids in June. An April wedding is planned in East Lansing. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: 5 M: Q 5 L: A 6 K: A K Q 10 9 6 3 2 WEST N: J 8 3 M: 10 7 6 4 2 L: Q 10 9 K: 5 4 EAST N: 10 7 6 M: K J 9 3 L: 7 5 3 K: J 8 7 SOUTH: N: A K Q 9 4 2 M: A 8 L: K J 8 4 2 K: ---Dealer: North Vulnerable: None M Lead:4M North K 2K K 3K 3NT M 5M L 6L Pass East Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass South N 2N N 3N 4NT 5NT 7? West Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Today’s column takes a look at an extension of one of the Eight Common Conventions You Should Know. The Roman Keycard Blackwood Convention had been mentioned as a source of a future column, and here it is. The Roman Keycard Blackwood Convention, a fairly new convention publicized by Eddie Kantar, bridge author and expert player, is still developing and has a loyal following among modern bridge players. How does it work? Based on the popular Blackwood Convention that all beginning bridge players are taught and use to reach a slam-going hand, Roman Keycard Blackwood Convention, often abbreviated as RKC, is a much more sophisticated convention. It works like this: instead of asking for the number of aces in a partner’s hand, with four being the sought-after number, Roman Keycard asks for a fifth card: the king of trump. This fifth card, once trump has been decided, along with the four aces helps the partnership tremendously. But there is more. Would you like to know if your partner has the queen of trump as well? There is a way in Roman Keycard to find out that piece of crucial information. In today’s hand, North opened the bidding with the Artificial Two Club bid, promising 22+ points and determined to reach game and possibly slam. While the numbers for North are not quite there with 15 high card points and four length points in clubs, still with 19 total points and those eight spectacular clubs, can you blame North for opening with a strong bid? North has nine tricks in her hand alone. With a little help, three or four more tricks would place them in a small slam or even a grand slam. As we have seen in an earlier column, the normal bid for South after a strong 2K bid is the 2L bid, a waiting bid. In this case, South is not waiting but is eager to tell partner North that she has five spades and at least 8+ high card points. North rebids the clubs, telling partner that her suit is clubs and that she has 5+ good ones. South rebids the spades, informing partner that she has six spades and that they are good ones as well. Being in a major suit is always a first priority in a partnership. North bids the 3NT, as a game request, but South has bigger plans. Bidding 4NT begins the Roman Keycard Convention just as it did with the Blackwood Convention. Only this time, there is a request for five keycards, the four aces and the king of trump. Since spades was the last suit bid, the partnership is interested in setting the contract in spades unless something better comes up. The responses to Roman Keycard are as follows: 5K is three keycards or zero keycards; 5L is one keycard or four keycards; 5M is two keycards or 5 keycards without the queen of trump; and 5N is two keycards or five keycards with the queen of trump. North duly responds that she has two key cards: two aces, one in clubs, and one in diamonds, without the spade queen of trump. South is happy with that news as she knows that together North and South have all five keycards, the four aces and the king of trump. South presses on to find out about kings and bids 5NT. In the request for kings, Roman Keycard is the same as Blackwood with 6K showing no king, 6L showing one king, and so on. North bids 6L showing one king. It is time for action on South’s part. Where does South place the final contract? 7K? 7N? 7NT? The best contract is 7NT with all of those beautiful clubs. With stoppers in every suit, it is easy to claim all thirteen tricks. If you chose 7N as your final bid, you would have had to be brave and hope for a three-three split in the trump suit. It so happens that the spades do split 3-3 and the contract is made at 7N. If you chose 7K, you would also have been rewarded with a grand slam in that suit. 7K makes easily with the eight clubs in the trump suit. All in all, the grand slam is reached by using the first cousin of the Blackwood Convention, the Roman Keycard Convention. Would you have been able to reach seven clubs, seven spades, or seven no trump without it? Probably some would have been able to reach that lofty goal. But isn’t it nice to know that there is a newer slam-going convention out there in the modern bridge world that would help you to reach one of bridge’s finest moments? Try learning Roman Keycard Convention. You may be very happy with your results. ***** Local Bridge Class News: Beginning on April 9th, 2013, the second in a series of American Contract Bridge Classes, “The Play of the Hand in the 21st Century” will begin at the Kellogg Community College Technology Building on Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek. This class will run from 6-8 PM. on Tuesday nights for eight weeks, finishing at the end of May. Call the Life Long Learning Program at KCC for further details and enrollment. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) In the community, Allan was an instructor for Hoops for Heart as a junior and volunteered at Pennock Hospital during the summer of her sophomore year. Allan is undecided about her career and college plans. Sarah Bannister, daughter of David and Carla Bannister. Bannister has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years and was on the track and field team for two years. Her extracurricular activities include SADD, three years; Teens Against Tobacco Use, three years; Key Club, two years; color guard captain for Hastings Marching Band, one year; and high school musicals and plays, three years. In the community, Bannister was a member of the Youth Advisory Council for two years and went on two mission trips to El Salvador. She plans to attend the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in English. She plans a career in publishing. Ian Beck, son of Amy and Kevin Beck. Academically, Beck participated in steel drum, marching and concert bands for four years, serving as drum line section leader for one year and earning a soloist award at the Thornapple Arts Council Jazz festival twice. He was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior In athletics, Beck played basketball and soccer for four years. He was named varsity soccer Most Valuable Player twice. His extracurricular activities include Science Olympiad, three years, earning a first and third place medal in regional competition; Friday morning Bible study, four years; peer tutoring, three years; Interact Club, one year; student council, four years, serving as class vice president for three years and executive secretary/treasurer for one. In the community, Beck participated in the youth group at First Presbyterian Church, worked as a counselor at YMCA camp, and volunteered during Future Saxons Night. Beck plans to attend either the University of Michigan or Vanderbilt University. Stephen Bowles, son of Mike and Karen Bowles. Bowles played one year of JV basketball and one year of varsity basketball. He also participated in Science Olympiad for one year. In the community, Bowles taught first grade Spanish for one year, served as a fifthgrade tutor for one year, and participated in Teen Bible Quizzing for three years. He plans to attend the University of Alabama and major in computer science. Victoria Fueri, daughter of Robert and Melissa Fueri. Fueri has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years. She also served as the softball manager for one year and played basketball for two years. Fueri’s extracurricular activities include Key Club, four years; SADD, two years; Business Professionals of America, two years, taking first place at regionals and third at state in parliamentary procedures team and competing at nationals as a junior. Fueri held the office of parliamentarian as a senior, earned first place in team parliamentary procedures and second in individual parliamentary procedures at regionals as a senior. In the community, Fueri volunteered with the Barry County Red Cross and served as a scorekeeper during the Hastings Gus Macker tournament. She plans to attend Michigan Technological University to study engineering. Kelsi Harden, daughter of Kim Harden. Academically, Harden has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years and was named Student of the Month five times. She was also an Exchange Club Youth of the Month, and has been named a National Merit Commended Scholar. In athletics, Harden played tennis for four years, basketball and volleyball for three years, and ran cross country for one year. Harden’s extracurricular activities include Key Club, four years, currently serving as president; student council, four years, currently serving as executive board president; Youth in Government, three years; Science Olympiad, four years, serving as administrator; Youth Leadership Summit, one year; peer tutoring, one year; dance team, one year; and musical, one year. In the community, Harden served as a vacation Bible school leader, participated in the Presbyterian Church youth mission trip for two years, and served as a member at large of the Barry County YMCA Board of Directors. Harden plans to attend either the University of Michigan or Brown University to study biology and Spanish. She hopes to continue on to medical school and join the Peace Corps or Doctors Without Borders. Edward Kosta, son of Amy McDowell of Hastings and Mike Kosta of Grand Rapids. Academically, Kosta is a member of the National Honor Society and has been named a Scholar Athlete and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. Kosta played football in high school and was on the and track and field team. His extracurricular activities include YAC, Youth Leadership Summit, tutoring, Youth in Government, serving as president of Toastmasters. Kosta plans to either attend the United States Military Academy or join the ROTC at University of Michigan. Sarajean “Corrie” Osterink, daughter of Brian and Marilee Osterink. Osterink was in band for two years and served as a section leader, has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years, and was named Exchange Club Student of the Month. In athletics, Osterink played volleyball for four years, serving as captain; participated in track for four years; and played basketball for two years. Her extracurricular activities include FFA, one year; BPA, one year; student council, one year; musical, one year; Key Club, four years, serving as president for one year; Science Olympiad, three years; Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership, one year; tutoring, two years, Youth Leadership Summit, three years. In the community, Osterink has participated in the Hope United Methodist Church youth group for four years, and has served as president of the group. She also took part in two week-long summer youth mission trips with her church. She also has played club volleyball for one year. Osterink plans to attend Concordia University in Wisconsin and to either actuarial sciences or exercise science before pursuing a career in physical therapy. Amber Pickard, daughter of Michael and Jeanette Pickard. Pickard is a member of the National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars. Her extracurricular activities include BPA, serving as parliamentarian and treasurer and finishing third individual administrative support research project and fourth place in insurance concepts in regional competition; FFA, serving as secretary, chapter president and Region 1 secretary, earning Michigan FFA State Star Production and Michigan FFA Beef Production Proficiency awards. She also served as a member of the Junior Honor Guard. In the community, Pickard participated in Relay for Life and 4-H, and volunteered in the nursery and Bible school at Hastings Free Methodist Church. In addition, she was a member of the following organizations: American Jr. Angus Association; American Jr. Simmental Association; American Jr. Shorthorn Association; American Jr. Chianina Association; American Jr. Marie-Anjou Association; Michigan Jr. Simmental Association, president; Michigan Jr. Chianina Association, secretary; Michigan Jr. MarieAnjou Association, secretary; Michigan Sheep Breeders Association; Michigan Cattlemen’s Association; and Michigan Jr. Livestock Society, Michigan Jr. Shorthorn Association. Pickard plans to attend the Honors College at Michigan State University and dual major in agribusiness management and finance. Cinthia Tebo, daughter of Douglas and Paula Jasperse. Tebo is a member of the National Honor Society. She played golf for three years and softball for two years. Her extracurricular activities include BPA, two years, serving as secretary for one; FFA, four years, reporter for one year; and, Key Club, one year. In the community, Tebo participated in Relay for Life, March for Babies and blood drives. Tebo plans to attend Davenport University to study international business. Social News Jean Ziegler celebrating 95th birthday On Friday, March 22, 2013, Jean Ziegler will celebrate her 95th birthday. A private family gathering will take place on Saturday, March 23rd. A card shower is being given in her honor. Please send all cards and best wishes to: 6428 Lammers Rd., Delton, MI 49046. Happy 97th birthday Gwen Turner March 27th, 2013 Gwen Turner will be celebrating her 97th birthday. Send her a birthday wish at 522 S. Broadway, Hastings. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads 77576726 �Page 8 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Friday and Saturday brings the annual doll and toy show at the Freight House. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Local citizens are invited to bring in Friday or Thursday any such item to exhibit, be it new, antique or somewhere between. Games, puzzles, toy gadgets, and any variety of doll or doll clothing is welcome. Next weekend, local churches will be holding Maundy Thursday services with communion and on Friday, the community Good Friday service will be at Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. Palm Sunday is almost here: March 24 is the day for 2013. The Congregational Women’s Fellowship in meeting last week had a speaker from the Michigan Eye Bank who brought home the importance of being eye donors. Speaker Cindy Stairs and her sister-in-law brought an informative program to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society last week. Cindy demonstrated a machine used for knitting socks and also related the development of the machines. They had a tableful of wares for viewing and for purchase. It was a marvel to see how the items were created using variegated yarn. Dinner at Sebewa Center United Methodist Church Saturday had a good attendance with Swiss steak and other good food for their clientele who came from Mulliken, Lansing, Lake Odessa and elsewhere. The Tri-River Museum group met at the Flying Falcon museum in Greenville Tuesday. Representatives from Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Clarksville, Saranac and points west and north were there. A craftsman from Alma was on hand, showing some of the items he creates using only hand- and foot-powered tools. He has scoops, spoons, a broom, waterproof buckets and toys. The large gambrel roofed barn on the Richard Wolverton farm has been razed. Some of the demolition equipment was still on site this past weekend. Rich and wife Pauline are both deceased as is their son, Randy. According to the G.R. Press of March 3 Herbrucks of Saranac is expecting to add about 50 employees to its workforce of 400 in the next three years. They have six million hens at the facility on Portland Road south of Ionia where they produce 1.5 billion eggs a year. They provide all the egg products for McDonald’s restaurants east of the Mississippi. They are the largest egg producers and Michigan and 12th in the nation. Much of the egg products are made into restaurant-ready items at Cargill in Lake Odessa on Bonanza Road. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Noxious Weeds and Vegetation Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106, Division 4, Article II, Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, as amended, not cut during the growing season of April 15, 2013 to October 15, 2013 may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes. The City, through its Code Compliance Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying, or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77576723 Get ready for some (financial) spring cleaning Spring is in the air — or, at the very least, it’s on the calendar this week. And if you’re like many people, you may be looking forward to doing some spring cleaning around your house and yard. But this year, why not go beyond your physical environment and do some “sprucing up” of your financial situation? Here are a few possibilities to consider: • Clean your portfolio of “clutter.” When you go through your house, you may find some clutter in closets, storage areas, on top of desks, under beds or just about any other place. Your investment portfolio also may contain clutter, in the form of investments that no longer meet your needs. Consequently, it’s a good idea to “de-clutter” your portfolio periodically by selling those extraneous investments and using the proceeds to help purchase others that may be more effective in helping you make progress toward your financial goals. • Consolidate your investments in one place. As you clean your house, you may find that you have many common items, such as brooms, hammers, duct tape and so on, scattered among various rooms. It might be more efficient to keep all such objects in one central location; this can help prevent you from needlessly replacing or duplicating them. As an investor, you may have an IRA with one financial services provider, an old 401(k) with a different one, and some other investments with yet another institution. If you consolidated all these investment vehicles with one provider, you might be able to save some fees and expenses. Perhaps even more importantly, by uniting all your investments in one place, you may find it easier to follow a central, unified investment strategy. • Check for “gaps” in your financial strategy. Every spring, it’s a good idea to check your gutters for leaks, your sidewalks for cracks and your paint for chips. By doing so, you’ll help protect your home and surroundings. To help protect your family’s future, it’s important to have adequate life and disability insurance. • Plant seeds for growth. When spring arrives, it’s time to plant the seeds for your flowers and vegetables. As an investor, you also have to be concerned about growth. Specifically, you’ll want to consider investments that have the potential to grow enough to help provide the financial resources to meet your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Consequently, you should review your portfolio to determine if it contains an appropriate amount of growth-oriented vehicles for your individual objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance. • Seek professional assistance. When you’re tidying up for spring, you may find some jobs that you can’t do alone, such as cleaning a heavily stained carpet, unclogging a blocked drain or trimming the highest branches on a tree. For these tasks, you might need to call in trained professionals. It’s the same with investing: You can do some things on your own, but for complex tasks such as creating and maintaining an appropriate investment strategy, you may need to work with a financial professional. Consider putting these spring-cleaning tips to work soon. They may just help put some sparkle and shine into your financial “house.” This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 33.69 -.47 AT&T 36.14 -.58 BP PLC 41.00 +.59 CMS Energy Corp 27.09 +.12 Coca-Cola Co 39.33 +.37 Conagra 35.26 +.56 Eaton 61.39 -1.45 Family Dollar Stores 58.14 -.44 Fifth Third Bancorp 16.51 +.26 Flowserve CP 167.26 +3.04 Ford Motor Co. 13.16 -.23 General Mills 46.42 +.15 General Motors 28.10 -.27 Intel Corp. 21.14 -.50 Kellogg Co. 62.47 +.74 McDonald’s Corp 98.40 +.36 Perrigo Co. 117.30 -.30 Pfizer Inc. 27.99 +.05 Sears Holding 51.75 +1.73 Spartan Motors 5.44 +.11 Spartan Stores 18.02 +.36 Stryker 64.77 -2.02 TCF Financial 14.73 +.14 Walmart Stores 72.45 -1.15 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,612.56 $28.92 14,455 681M +19.21 -.26 +5 101M HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 21 — Pizza and Pages discusses Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, 3:45 to 5; Movie Memories plays favorites with “The Strange Love of Martha Ives,” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22 — preschool story time learns about alligators and crocodiles, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Teen Iron Chef event for sixth to 12th graders, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23 — VITA tax counseling, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 — toddler story time has a ball with “What a Hoot,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. LEGAL NOTICES 77576393 EDWARD JONES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JONEILLE C. ANDERSON, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2001, and recorded on September 10, 2001, in Document No. 1066244, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred SixtyEight Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($65,368.72), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF LOT 5 OF BLOCK 12 AND THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 12, ALL IN ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 11. ALSO, THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF LOT 6, BLOCK 12 OF ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USBW.002188 USDA 77577064 (03-21)(04-11) Questions keep science interesting by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters There’s a new debate in paleontology, one that took me by surprise but shows nicely how some science works. A particular type of ancient fossil, called the Ediacaran Fauna is found in rocks about 550 million years old. The term Ediacaran is reference to a place in Australia where the fossils were located and well-described. In a complex tale that unfolded over decades both before and a bit after the Australian discovery, similar fossils were found around the world at several locations. In time, people connected the separate discoveries, and a unified set of fossils was understood as being from around the same time in Earth history. The Ediacaran Fauna is made up of several types of small impressions left in what’s now solid rock. The impressions show simple life forms that were flat like little pancakes or long like simple worms. They had no eyes and no legs, but they were the first multi-cellular organisms to grace the Earth, so they were advanced forms of life in their day. I was taught the simple little guys were animals that were flat or long because they needed to exchange gases through their skin and thus they needed considerable surface area to stay alive in the shallow seas in which they lived. I was also taught they disappeared from planet Earth during the Cambrian Explosion, that part of Earth history in which advanced sea creatures with hard shells, eyes and legs first appear in the fossil record. One hypothesis about what happened is simply that the Cambrian animals were able to move around and eat up the Ediacaran Fauna, which had no defenses or ability to skittle away from predatory Cambrian animals. Under this hypothesis, the predators had quite a feast day, gobbling up the Ediacaran life-forms until they were all extinct. There has always been more than one way to interpret the Ediacaran Fauna. They may not have been animals, but perhaps lichens — an interesting life form that’s a combination of fungi and algae that help one another survive. Some paleontologists reject that view and have considered putting the Ediacaran into their own kingdom in terms of the classification of life forms sketched by science — meaning the Ediacaran were organisms that were quite unlike plants, animals or fungi. The limited information available from the trace impressions the Edicara left behind is what makes many different hypotheses possible. Some issues in science can be resolved by relatively clear-cut experiments in a laboratory. Paleontology isn’t like that, and unfortunately we don’t have time machines that would let us travel back to ancient times and study live and wiggling little Ediacaran organisms. Instead we must do what we can with the samples of rocks and fossils we have. Recently, I was surprised to hear of a new and quite different hypothesis about our simple little friends from prehistory. Gregory Retallack of the University of Oregon argues that the rocks of at least some Ediacaran are paleosols — that’s geospeak for ancient soils. The rocks have variations in trace chemicals and different types (or isotopes) of carbon and oxygen similar to what we’d expect in soils, he says. Another point of evidence is that some of the fossils are laced with gypsum crystals. Gypsum is the mineral in sheet-rock, and it’s soluble in water, so the argument is that the little fossils could not have lived in water, or the gypsum would have dissolved away. Lastly, the texture of some of the rocks has a wavy surface like elephant skin, a phenomenon seen in some soils. Everything I was taught about the Ediacaran emphasized they were creatures living in shallow water, not on land. And Ediacaran fossils are found at some 30 locations around the world, many of which I believe don’t fit easily with Retallack’s point of view. Still, researchers can and should voice different ideas based on what they can come up with as they study the fossil record. It’s a sign that science is healthy when scientists disagree and have sometimes vigorous arguments about the same fossils. But I really do wish for one simple timemachine to clear up many debates about the history of life on Earth. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — Page 9 A grist mill on the west side of the Thornapple River (at the south end of present-day Bridge Street) was one of the early structures in the new settlement dubbed Forest City or Hanchett’s Mill in the 1850s, when the Feighner, Purkey and Gregg families arrived. A crude wooden bridge, considerably downstream from the present span, ran roughly parallel to a primitive sand-and-brush dam and led to pioneer cabins on the north bank of the river. Tiny settlement of Nashville was first called Forest City This Memories of the Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News March 23, 1982. The naming of Nashville is a story in itself — a tale that has been passed down through several generations of pioneer families. The place we now know as Nashville was dubbed Forest City by the first white settlers to put down roots here in the mid-1850s, according to a remembrance written by Emanuel J. Feighner and published in the Nashville News Dec. 18, 1903. Emanuel came to Nashville as a lad with his family, the Henry Feighners, in 1854, when there was but one log house here. The newly arrived family built the first frame dwelling and also erected the first blacksmith shop in the settlement on the north bank of the Thornapple River, near present-day Putnam Park. “I remember that before the village of Nashville was settled and before the road was surveyed through here, we used to call the place Forest City,” wrote Feighner. “At that time, there was no clear land south of the river where the main portion of town is now located.” Feighner recalled a nice pinery of about three acres on the south bank of the river, east of what now is the Phillips and Reed streets intersection. When the Feighners built their frame house in 1854, their only white neighbors were the Charles Hanchett family. John Bull, a Native American, and his wife lived in a nearby shanty. “At the time, there was a log house near where the pump house is now and a sawmill on the north side of the river, the mill being built before we came, and the log house occu- pied by Charles Hanchett,” wrote Feighner. “These were all the buildings in the place at that time.” Feighner recalled that year seeing quite a number of Indians passing their house, some riding ponies and some on foot. “It was a strange sight to our folks who had never seen an Indian before,” he noted. Thomas Purkey, a contemporary of Emanuel Feighner, also came to Nashville as a boy in the mid-1850s. His father, Jacob Purkey, settled in 1855 northwest of town near where the old Martin School is now located [Martin and East State roads]. Four years later, the elder Purkey, a widower with five children, moved his family into the new community. They settled on a farm, now commonly remembered as the former Verdan Knoll place, on the hill north of Putnam Park. For the first 10 years, the Purkey family lived in a log cabin. In 1869, they built the large frame house which is the recent Donald Hein residence. In an interview published in the Nashville News Oct. 7, 1926, Thomas Purkey recalled how the village appeared to him in the year 1859, at age 13: “At that early date, Nashville did not exist, our present Main Street was not so much as a cow path. There were no stores here, only an old sawmill on the north side of the river and a blacksmith shop.” Purkey recalled that the place at the time was known as Hanchett’s Mills. (Obviously in honor of miller Charles Hanchett or his partner. Charles, a mill builder by trade, had converted a crude sawmill operation on the west side of the river into a grist mill in which he and Hirman Hanchett had an interest, along with the Feighner brothers: Henry, Solomon and William.) “All the land south of the river was then a solid woods, consisting mostly of beech and maple, with some ash and cherry,” recalled Purkey of those early years. After reaching adulthood, Purkey became a stone mason by trade and is credited with much of the fine brick and stone work still visible in many Nashville buildings, including the Methodist Church; the original Brooks home on the southeast corner of the Washington and Middle streets intersection; and the McDerby Block on the southeast corner of Main and Washington. Both Tom Purkey and Emanuel Feighner, who grew up to become proprietor of a photographic studio and successful real estate broker, had the privilege of watching Nashville emerge from the primeval forest state into a beautiful village. George B. Gregg, an 1854 settler in Castleton Township, Section 13, became the driving force behind that evolvement. An engineer and former government surveyor, Gregg was somewhat of a patriarch with 13 children. “He had visions of assembling his entire baker’s dozen of children on the banks of the Thornapple,” wrote his great-granddaughter Ethel Parrish Stansell in March 17, 1955, piece in the Nashville News. In the 1850s, all the land within the present corporate limits of Nashville and much beyond was owned by a group of speculators who had acquired the land as early as 1846. The property, however, did not sell. In fact, a federal government land office inspector toured the site and labeled it “a land of swamps, sinkholes, Indians and wild beasts, totally unfit for man or beast.” George Gregg moved in at just the right psychological moment, observed his greatgranddaughter. Wrote Mrs. Stansell: “He not only came and saw, but seeing he could envision the possibilities of the site.” With his son Robert, George Gregg began to buy, sell and trade properties until the family owned all the land from the Thornapple River to approximately Quaker Brook, from Main Street through to Queen Street. By the time the Civil War started in 1861, the Greggs owned the bulk of the village with the exception of a few isolated parcels. Now, the community needed an official name. In his 1926 interview, Thomas Purkey told how the village came to be named Nashville. It was during the building of the Grand River Valley Railroad through the town. Civil engineers Ben Jackson and Garadus Nash were working along the line and boarding at the home of Robert Gregg, a brother-in-law to Purkey. One Sunday, Tom had occasion to visit his brother-in-law. At the time, there was present at the Gregg home, besides Jackson and Nash, two other local men: John Webster, a blacksmith, and Eli Mallett, who according to early records was a miller. The men decided to go down the river, and Tom accompanied them. During the little jaunt, the question of a proper and fitting name for the village arose. “The first name suggested was that of Johnstown,” remembered Purkey, “and the second was Greggville.” Finally, Nash exclaimed, “Why not call it Nashville?” Tom distinctly recalled the remark his brother-in-law, Robert Gregg, made at this last suggestion: “By jiminy pelts, that’s what it shall be.” And Nashville it is. Mrs. Stansell, to whom Robert Gregg was a great-uncle, recalled a similar version of the story in the 1955 report. According to her, in the conversation that ensued, Nash said to Robert Gregg, “Gregg, if you will call your town after me — Nashville — I’ll draw up your first plats.” Mrs. Stansell claims that Tom Purkey then said to Gregg, “How about it; does that suit you?” and received this reply: “It’s as good a name as any. We have a railroad and a station, we are to have a post office and so we must have a name.” Mrs. Stansell concluded, “And that is the documented evidence of how the town was named.” Of course, since Purkey was one of the principals, his version may be considered more accurate. As for Nash, the railroad company’s chief engineer on the local line, there are still conflicting reports of why he failed to keep his promise. He did not prepare the plats; the Greggs assumed responsibility for that task. Mrs. Stansell claims Nash was transferred to another state and was therefore unable to fulfill his obligation. Another account is less flattering. It said that when Nash returned here in the spring of 1866, he found scarcely a dozen families living in the village and left in disgust. Whether or not this report is true, it is known that railroad lines built through this section caused real estate values to jump, and by the time the first train of cars arrived in Nashville in 1869, the village boasted several hundred inhabitants. And it was on March 26, 1869, that Henry P. Baldwin, governor of Michigan, signed the act of incorporation designating this community “to be known by the name of the Village of Nashville.” RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance #2013-143 was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its March 13, 2013 meeting. This proposed ordinance amends Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code as follows, in summary: 1. Built in 1863 by Nashville patriarch George Gregg as a home for his son Robert, this house played a key role in the naming of Nashville. It was here that Garadus Nash, a civil engineer for the Grand River Valley Railroad, boarded while the rail line was being built. It was from this residence that Nash and four other men departed one Sunday for a walk to the river where the settlement’s name was chosen. 2. 220-6 is proposed to be amended to revise the existing definitions for “farm” and “kennel”. 3. 220-13 pertaining to the permitted uses in the AG Agricultural District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)” as a permitted use in that district. 4. 220-14 pertaining to the special land uses in the AG Agricultural District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)” and “Wireless Communications Support Structure” as special land uses in that district. 5. 220-18 pertaining to the special land uses in the RE Rural Estate Residential District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)” as a special land use in that district. 7. 220-41 pertaining to the permitted uses in the R-5 Recreation District is proposed to be amended to designate as a permitted use in that district “farms and agricultural activities, including raising and keeping of animals on 10 acres or more, but no more than one animal unit per two acres shall be permitted”; and to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)” as a permitted use in that district. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commission of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority will conduct a public hearing on the Authority’s proposed budget for the Authority’s 2013-2014 fiscal year on March 26, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, Michigan, 49046. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Authority located at 11191 South M-43 Highway, Delton, Michigan 49046 during regular Authority business hours. In addition to other business which may properly come before the meeting, the Commission will consider any comments made by the public at the public hearing on the Authority budget and, further, will consider whether to adopt, and may adopt, the annual Authority budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. If adopted, the budget may be adopted in the form in which originally presented, or in such amended form as the Commission in its discretion may determine. All interested persons may attend the public hearing. The address of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is 11191 South M-43 Highway, Delton, Michigan 49046. The telephone number of the Authority office is 269-623-3401. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY 220-17 pertaining to the permitted uses in the RE Rural Estate Residential District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)” as a permitted use in that district. 6. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN 220-6 is proposed to be amended to add definitions for the following new terms: “Biofuel”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type I)”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II)”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type III)”, and “Wireless Communications Support Structure”. 8. 9. 220-42 pertaining to the special land uses in the R-5 Recreation District is proposed to be amended to designate “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)” as a special land use in that district. 220-63 pertaining to the special land uses in the C-4 Commercial Industrial District is proposed to be amended to designate “Wireless Communication Support Structure” as a special land use in that district. 10. Chapter 220 is proposed to be amended to add a new § 220-113.4 pertaining to special land use application requirements and approval standards for an “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type II or Type III)”. 11. Chapter 220 is proposed to be amended to add a new § 220-113.5 pertaining to special land use application requirements and approval standards for “Wireless Communications Support Structure”, and provisions relating to installation of antenna or other wireless communications equipment on an existing support structure or in an existing equipment compound. 12. 220-99 pertaining to private roads is proposed to be amended to clarify an application for approval of a private road is subject to site plan review, but not the special land use procedure; and also to delete verbiage relating to purported variance authority of the Township Board. 13. 220-108 pertaining to signs is proposed to be amended to allow portable signs as temporary signs, and also to permit a business use on a corner lot to have one ground-mounted sign on each street frontage. 14. Chapter 220 pertaining to the Zoning Board of Appeals is proposed to be amended to delete existing § 220-153 through § 220-156 in their entirety, and to add in place of same new § 220-153 through § 220-156.1 to comprehensively address Zoning Board of Appeals membership, jurisdiction and powers, meetings, application and appeal procedures, variance standards, and other matters relating to the functioning of the ZBA. 15. 220-89 pertaining to temporary uses or structures requiring Zoning Administrator authorization is proposed to be amended to add a new subsection providing for the issuance of permits for a temporary event subject to specified regulations. This proposed ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownship.org). This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting on April 10, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Robin A. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 77576991 �Page 10 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Local companies again among ‘101 Best’ list Four Hastings-based companies have again been recognized by the Michigan Business and Professional Association as among the “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2013. Flexfab, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and Pennock Health Services will be among those honored at the MBPA’s annual symposium and awards program to be held May 2 at The Pinnacle Center in Grand Rapids. “Profitability and stability is essential for businesses in today’s economic climate,” says Jennifer Kluge, MBPA president. “Companies that recognize that their employees are the key to their success achieve staying power. Our 2013 winners style their business standards to ensure employee satisfaction, and they set standards for every business to aspire toward.” An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures in various categories, such as compensation, benefits, retention, education and development, diversity and inclusion, and work/life balance. The winning 101 companies will also vie for 11 elite awards as well as an overall “Best of the Best” award. Tickets for the symposium and awards luncheon are $115 for MBPA members, $135 for non-members. Call the MBPA, 586-393-8800, or visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to register or for more information. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 145, which was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a regular meeting held on March 13, 2013. SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.6.C.19. This section amends Subsection f of Section 6.6.C.19 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to liability insurance requirements for land gas recovery processing facilities (a/k/a landfill gas recovery processing facilities). SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.6.C.18.j. This section amends Subsection 10 of Section 6.6.C.18.j of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to liability insurance requirements for sanitary landfills. SECTION III. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.12-2.G.1. This section amends Subsection 1 of Section 6.12-2.G.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to liability insurance requirements for earth removal, quarrying, gravel processing, mining and related commercial mineral extraction businesses. SECTION IV. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1. This section amends Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance entitled “DEFINITIONS” so as to add definitions of “Fixture”, “Footcandle” and “Outdoor Lighting”. SECTION V. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 4. This section amends Article 4 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new Section 4.42 regulating outdoor lighting. SECTION VI. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.4.B. This section amends Section 6.4.B of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new subpart 27 allowing fully enclosed mini storage and warehouses for separate enclosed storage rented or leased primarily to residential and office customers as a special land use in the “C-1” zoning classification, subject to certain conditions set forth therein, including conditions pertaining to outdoor storage. SECTION VII. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION VIII. REPEAL. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. SECTION IX. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Ted DeVries, Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 77576995 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS TO THE ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE LAKEWOOD WASTEWATER AUTHORITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Lakewood Wastewater Authority (the “Authority”) intends to issue bonds in a maximum amount of not to exceed $1,300,000 in addition to amounts the Authority has previously stated its intent to issue (the “Bonds”). The Bonds may be issued in one or more series or together with bonds the Authority has previously stated its intent to issue. The bonds shall be issued for the purpose of defraying the cost to design, purchase, acquire, and construct improvements to the Authority’s Sanitary Sewer System including, but not limited to, collection system improvements, and related facilities, as well as all work necessary, related, and incidental to these improvements, the acquisition of necessary rights in land, the restoration of streets, rights of way, and easements affected by the improvements and to pay the costs of issuing the bonds and capitalized interest, if any. The bonds of this issue shall mature within the maximum terms permitted by law with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law payable over not more than forty (40) years from the date of issuance of the Bonds. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended. SOURCE OF PAYMENT The principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable from the net revenues derived from the operation of the Sanitary Sewer System. Rutland board mutes noise ordinance discussion by David DeDecker Staff Writer Responding to numerous requests that township leaders address noise issues in Rutland Township, Supervisor Jim Carr was prepared at Wednesday’s township board meeting to submit a proposed noise ordinance for first reading consideration, but then told board members that some “major discussion” is going to have to take place first. “I have had more than one request to address noise issues in the township,” said Carr. “Originally, I drafted an ordinance that would work for what we were trying to do. I then turned it over to our attorney who said it would not work. I asked the board if I should have our township attorney draft one and they agreed. So, we have a draft of the ordinance he did for us. This is going to take some major discussion.” Members of the board and audience members alike, some who characterized a noise ordinance as a “can of worms,” discussed the issue for an hour. The attorney recommended that the ordinance not require the use of a decibal meter, although one could be used. The Barry County Fairgrounds and its noise was also discussed. Many did not like the inclusion of dog barking in a noise ordinance and said the language was too general and subjective. The issues of electrical generators and belligerent neighbors were also discussed. Finally, the board voted 6-1 to postpone the first reading of an ordinance and send the matter back to the township attorney to address the many issues discussed in the monthly meeting. Trustee Bill Hanshaw opposed the postponement. In other business, Carr also asked for a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would amend parts of the zoning ordinance. Additions to the ordinance include definitions of biofuel, on-farm biofuel production facilities, wireless communications support structures. The board unanimously approved the first reading of the zoning ordinance amendments. The next scheduled Rutland Charter Township Board meeting will be April10 at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 96/100 Dollars ($132,254.96). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419884F01 77576586 (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on June 15, 1992 by Christine Ann Jenkins, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on June 18, 1992 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber No. 546, Pages 991-998. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 89/100 Dollars ($15,815.89), including interest at 4.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, April 4, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Lot 416 and the north 1/2 of Lot 417 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. More commonly known as: 210 N. Washington Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 22, 2013 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 100 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77576544 269-226-2982 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD PRIEBE and MICHELLE PRIEBE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded on May 31, 2006, in Document No. 1165313, and assigned by said mortgagee to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($92,316.23), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 11, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: UNIT 10 OF OAK GROVE CONDOMINIUMS, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT #1024105 IN THE OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY SUBDIVISION PLAN #14. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS IN THE COMMON AND LIMITED ELEMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576932 LBPS.002813 FNMA (03-14)(04-04) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R. Rutledge, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2010, and recorded on January 21, 2011 in instrument 201101210000790, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen and 53/100 Dollars ($163,715.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Hidden Hollow No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 19, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419828F01 77576903 (03-14)(04-04) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN VANDUINE and SUSAN VANDUINE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004, and recorded on March 11, 2004, in Document No. 1123505, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and ThirtyOne Cents ($115,460.31), including interest at 3.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY STARTING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE NORTH 88 DEGREES WEST, 849.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF PARKER PARK; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES WEST, 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST, 123.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 28 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST, 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES 58 1 / 2 MINUTES WEST TO STEWART LAKE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID LAKE 50 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTH 58 DEGREES WEST FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES EAST TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002764 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M. Ricketts and Bambi R. Ricketts, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2002, and recorded on November 1, 2002 in instrument 1090769, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Two and 45/100 Dollars ($91,462.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18, Fairview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #387378F02 77576564 (02-28)(03-21) RIGHT OF REFERENDUM The bonds will be issued without a vote of the electors approving such bonds, unless, within 45 days from the date of publication of this Notice of Intent, a petition, signed by not less than 10% of the registered electors residing within the limits of the Authority shall have been filed with the Board Secretary or other recording officer of the Authority requesting a referendum upon the question of the issuance of the bonds. If such a petition is filed, the bonds shall not be issued until approved by the vote of a majority of the electors residing within the Authority qualified to vote and voting thereon at a general or special election. This Notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Section 33 of Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended. 77577018 Galen Kilmer, Board Secretary 77576953 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Pyrzynski and Christine M. Pyrzynski, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mainstreet Saving Bank, FSB its succesors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 1, 2003, and recorded on October 8, 2003 in instrument 1115146, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($179,175.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, distant Northerly 713 feet from the center 1/4 post of Section 27; thence Northerly 607 feet more or less along said North and South 1/4 line to the South line of the North 1,320 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence East 1320 feet more or less parallel with the North line of Section 27 to the East 1/8 line thereof; thence Southerly 921 feet more or less along said East 1/8 line of the North 2241 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence West 1045 feet more or less parallel with the North line of said Section to a point 275 feet East of the North and South 1/4 line thereof; thence Northerly 314 feet more or less parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to a point 713 feet North of the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 27; thence West 275 feet to the place of beginning. Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #421018F01 (03-07)(03-28) 77576716 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Pashby and Janice J. Pashby, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Evolve Bank & Trust, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2011, and recorded on September 23, 2011 in instrument 201109230008952, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 47/100 Dollars ($150,498.47). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 528.30 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 25, the centerline of Irving Road; thence South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 72.26 feet along said centerline for the true Place of Beginning; thence continuing South 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East 218.09 feet along said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds East 328.44 feet; thence North 66 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds West 218.09 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West 328.44 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #413238F02 77576498 (02-28)(03-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, by assignment dated November 13, 2010 and recorded January 21, 2011 in Instrument # 201101210000754 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars and NinetyTwo Cents ($108,805.92) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/21/2013 Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77577048 No: 12-74269 (03-21)(04-11) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tammy S. Hiveley and Mitchell Wayne Hiveley, Wife and Husband, Mortgagors, to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of March, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of April, 2006 in Instrument #1162312 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy & 29/100 ($156,270.29), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of April, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, THENCE SOUTH 660 FEET; THENCE WEST 440 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 264 FEET; THENCE EAST TO THE CENTERLINE OF WOODSCHOOL ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF WOODSCHOOL ROAD TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15; THENCE WEST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITH IS INTENDED TO BE A PRIVATE ROAD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND ALL OTHER PARCELS ADJACENT THERETO. SAID PRIVATE ROADWAY FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 330 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST APPROXIMATELY 1320 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 66 FEET; THENCE EAST APPROXIMATELY 1320 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN EXISTING EASEMENT FOR WOODSCHOOL ROAD. PROPERTY INCLUDES A PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MANUFACTURED HOUSING UNIT, AS EVIDENCED BY AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXTURE OF MANUFACTURED HOME RECORDED IN 1146131, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/21/2013 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 BOA FHA Hiveley (03-21)(04-11) 77577006 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JON POORTENGA and LISA POORTENGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2007, and recorded on April 9, 2007, in Document No. 1178475, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($128,362.79), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 11 OF SOUTHEASTERN VILLAGE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 28 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576606 JPMC.000584 FNMA (02-28)(03-21) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Dirks, a married man and Kristy J. Dirks, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2005, and recorded on November 3, 2005 in instrument 1155691, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 75/100 Dollars ($143,293.75). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner common to Section 22 and 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 32 seconds West, 1319.33 feet along the Section line common to Sections 22 and 23; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 14 seconds East, 274.67 feet along the North line of Southwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence South 43 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East, 456.56 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 696.33 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes, 99 feet in width described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 99.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 454.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 31 seconds West 99.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 464.81 feet along said East-West 1/4 line to the point of beginning also: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 475.97 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 229.59 feet for the place of beginning; thence continuing North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 120.00 feet; thence South 06 seconds 21 minutes 18 seconds West, 100.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 120.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421793F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577001 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernard James Penninga, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2011, and recorded on December 16, 2011 in instrument 201112160011869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 32/100 Dollars ($106,839.32). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Southeast 1/4, which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner, thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes East 1635.75 feet along the East line of the West 1/2, of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West 656.55 feet along a line which is parallel with and 1000 feet North of the South line of said section; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes West 1636.85 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 658.47 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Also an easement for ingress and egress to Robertson Road over the North 20 feet and over the East 20 feet of the North East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section. EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 926.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 657.39 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 328.69 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 464.00 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence South 0 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 986.89 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 328.97 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East 464.01 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.70 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Last 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the East-West 1/4 line of said section, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said section South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 329.23 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds West 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said section which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 987.70 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 329.24 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East, 462.93 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East, 328.97 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #420720F01 (03-14)(04-04) 77576865 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard L Pierce a married man and Shari L P Pierce his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2008, and recorded on January 20, 2011 in instrument 201101200000698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five and 49/100 Dollars ($402,425.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Tract 1: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 08 seconds West 803.95 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly and Westerly 159.92 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 42 degrees 01 minuts 07 seconds West 116.61 feet; thence North 28 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds West 300 feet, more or less, to the water’s edge of Podunk Lake; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears North 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds West from the place of beginning; thence South 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds East 273 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds West 803.95 feet; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly, Westerly and Southerly 274.40 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 90.55 feet; thence Southeasterly 35.79 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 10 minutes 56 seconds East 35.03 feet; thence South 06 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds East 233.57 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.45 feet along the Northerly line of Quimby Road; thence North 05 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds West 241.30 feet; thence Northerly 22.86 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 06 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East 22.67 feet to the place of beginning. Tract 2: Condominium Unit 8, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 3: Condominium Unit 9, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 4: Parcel 1: Condominium Units 10, 11, and 13, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Parcel 2: Commencing at a point on North and South 1/4 line in Section 34 Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East 1212.72 feet for point of beinnining; thence South 88 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds East 710.33 feet; thence North 05 degrees 30 minutes 36 seconds West 468.6 feet; thence North 75 degrees 10 minutes 12 seconds East 107.28 feet to an intermediate traverse line of shore of Podunk Lake; thence Southerly and Southeasterly along said shore of Podunk Lake to West lins of Lot 15 of Plat of Golden shores site Condominium; thence Southerly along said West line of Lot 15 to centerline to WostQuimby Road; thence Westerly along said centerline to North and South 1/4 line, Section 34; thence North 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds West to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #411401F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577011 �Page 12 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 13, 2013 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Hanshaw, Flint Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Approved first reading of Ordinance #2013-143, Zoning Ordinance Amendements. Postponed first reading of General Law Ordinance #2013-144, Noise Ordinance. Meeting Adjourned at 8:28p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77577016 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon F. Stark a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Hastings City Bank, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2011, and recorded on May 26, 2011 in instrument 201105260005402, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($98,647.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant West 515.0 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 2; thence West 220.0 feet along said South line; thence North 231.0 feet at right angles; thence East 220.0 feet; thence South 231.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420894F01 77576711 (03-07)(03-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd A. Jones and Mary E. Jones, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2004, and recorded on November 9, 2004 in instrument 1136934, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 15/100 Dollars ($31,969.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 500.00 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 1; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East Parallel with the West line of said Section 1 a distance of 950.82 feet; thence South 87 degrees 34 minutes 29 seconds East 329.62 feet to the East line of the West 830 feet of the South fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 1, as measured along said East and West 1/4 line; thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds West, parallel with said West section line 936.85 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said East and West 1/4 line 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #422028F01 77576438 (02-28)(03-21) Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting — March 12, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Pledge and roll call Seven board members present, 13 guests attended Approved February minutes & various Dept. reports Resolution 13-3 Poverty Exemption Forgiveness percentage Water heater replacement Land locked property Board member comments Public comment Motion to adjourn 8:19 pm Read full minutes on twp. website Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown – Supervisor www.hastingstownship.com 77577024 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Eagle husband and wife and Sara Eagle husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Indigo Financial Group, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 8, 2003 in instrument 1118929, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two and 38/100 Dollars ($78,332.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, Block 5, Daniel Striker's Addition to the recorded plat thereof in liber 1 of Plats on Pge 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #266224F02 77576796 (03-14)(04-04) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter Robirds and Rebecca Robirds, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2006, and recorded on September 25, 2006 in instrument 1170529, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($170,124.12). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 28, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 36 of Mulberry Hills Estates, a Condominium according to the Master Deed thereof recorded in Instrument No. 1092759, of Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 24, and any amendments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements of said condominium as set forth in said Master Deed, and any amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420407F01 77576571 (02-28)(03-21) Case No. 12-109-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 23rd day of August, A.D., 2012 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-10 was the Plaintiff and Stephen Vandermade, Tracy Vandermade, Household Finance Corporation III the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the28th day of March, A.D., 2013 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 80 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41. Tax I.D. 08-55-055048-00 Commonly known as: 1527 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: February 7, 2013 Sheriff Dar Leaf Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 77576006 48302 (248) 335-9200 (02-07)(03-21) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of BARBARA KAYE RHOADES Deceased. Date of Birth: October 18, 1932 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, BARBARA KAYE RHOADES, who lived at 667 Eagle Point, Lake Odessa, Michigan, died February 15, 2013. There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Barbara Kaye Rhoades Trust dated August 17, 2006, will be forever barred unless presented to Kerry C. McMillen and Jay Kimble, Co-Trustees, c/o P.O. Box 145, Clarksville, MI 48815, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. March 13, 2013 McShane & Bowie, P.L.C. Ben A. Fowler - P28137 99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Su8ite 1100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-732-5000 Kerry C. McMillen and Jay Kimble, Co-Trustees c/o PO Box 145 Clarksville, MI 48815 77576989 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on April 28, 2006, by Tony L. Calhoun, a single man, and Roberta L. Groner, a single woman, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on May 1, 2006, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1163861, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 21, 2011, recorded on May 4, 2011, in Instrument Number 201105040004743, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 64/100 Dollars ($232,730.64); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: The South 9 rods of the following described property; beginning 90.5 rods West and 36 rods North of the Center of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 44 rods, thence East 24.5 rods, thence South 44 rods, thence West 24.5 rods to the place of beginning, except the North 100 feet thereof, Barry Township. Commonly known as: 10381 Brickyard Rd., Delton Michigan 49046 Parcel Number: 08-03005-033-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: March 11, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, 77576860 MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (03-14)(04-04) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian T. Van Zalen, a single man, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2002 and recorded October 8, 2002 in Instrument Number 1088946, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, successor by merger with Chase Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Twenty-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($79,029.67) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 18, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Barry County, Michigan:Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 36. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 21, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002256 77577043 (03-21)(04-11) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage (“Mortgage”) made by Kelly Veenstra and Joshua Veenstra, wife and husband, of 345 Edgewood Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333, Mortgagor, to Lake Michigan Credit Union, a state chartered credit union, having its principal office at 4027 Lake Drive SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, which Mortgage was dated March 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 6, 2005 at Instrument Number 1144439. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Ninety-six Thousand Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($96,014.54). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 11th day of April, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: Lot(s) 57, Bryanwood Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 44. PP# 08-41-127-057-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be as provided by MCLA 600.3241a. If this property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, during the period of redemption, borrower/mortgagor will be responsible to the purchaser or to the mortgage holder for physical injury to the property beyond wear and tear resulting from the normal use of the property if the physical injury is caused by or at the direction of the borrower/mortgagor. Dated: February 26, 2013 LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Charles J. Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 235-3100 77576616 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D Fisher and Sylvia A Fisher, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 11, 2006, and recorded on April 18, 2006 in instrument 1163316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-5 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Sixty-Seven and 44/100 Dollars ($142,067.44). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 45, Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 8. he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419191F01 77576775 (03-14)(04-04) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-DE Estate of RICHARD CONRAD Date of Birth: October 1, 1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, RICHARD CONRAD, died July 21, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to KERRI SELLECK, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03-14-2013 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 KERRI SELLECK PO BOX 233 HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 720-8640 77576980 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia K. Marsh and Donald L. Marsh, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to PHH Mortgage Corporation dba ERA Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2002, and recorded on December 2, 2002 in instrument 1092778, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three and 24/100 Dollars ($103,163.24). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 727 and 728 of the city, Formerly Village of hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of city Lot 728; Running thence East on Court Street, 51 feet for a place of beginning; From thence East on court street, 51 feet; thence South 8 rods; thence West 51 feet; thence South 8 Rods; thence West 51 feet; thence North to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #405377F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77576974 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN SLOCUM, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2006, and recorded on July 11, 2006, in Document No. 1167031, and re-recorded on October 23, 2006 in Document No./Liber 1171767, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($132,474.71), including interest at 3.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 28, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 29, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, WHICH LIES 913.90 FEET DUE EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 233 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-AA5, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576611 NM.001741 CONV (02-28)(03-21) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — Page 13 DK making progress on suicide prevention program by David DeDecker Staff Writer Reported progress on a comprehensive antibullying and suicide prevention program highlighted Monday’s meeting of the Delton Kellogg School Board of Education. "A lot has been happening," said Board President Marsha Bassett of the proposed initiative for all elementary, middle school, and high school students. "What was most important was we submitted a grant to the Youth Advisory Council. We are requesting grant funds for a district wide anti-bullying and suicide prevention program. “Originally, there was only going to be two parts to the program, but the high school students asked for a third part. We had an inexpensive way to build that in, so we are going to do it." According to Bassett, a therapist from Pine Rest offered to work with the students to help write the grant and has subsequently volunteered his services to the district. The anti-bullying program comes from Mental Health Services of West Michigan which was created seven years ago with the help of a federal grant. The program is in 24 school districts in the area. Bassett also reported that Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper had indicated he had some "at-risk" funding he would earmark for a portion of the program. The Delton Moose and the DK Parents in Education have also expressed interest in the funding the program. Lastly, Bassett said Barry County Mental Health has contacted the program to offer their services a couple of days a week in the schools. The board also received information on several upcoming student field trips and extra curricular experiences. The annual fifth grade camp will be held from April 15 to17. Students can have overnight experience away from home during which they will focus on honesty, respect and responsibility while camping at the Sherman Lake YMCA Camp. The DK sixth graders have a one-day trip to Chicago scheduled for the Tuesday after Memorial Day. They will spend two hours at the Museum of Science and Industry, a couple hours at Navy Pier, and, finally, a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Both field trips depend heavily on fund raisers to help offset costs for the excursions. In other business, board member Jim McManus explained that if the school is to have an eighth grade football team it will need to be sponsored by the boosters or other donations. McManus said there may be no driver's training offered this year due to a lack of instructors. Elementary Principal Steve Scoville told the meeting about last week’s Odyssey of the Mind Regionals competition hosted by Hastings Schools. "Delton had a very good day," said Scoville. "We set a new record and, of the seven DK teams that competed, six qualified to go on to State competition in Traverse City on April 13. The World's will be held this May at MSU in Lansing." The Delton Moose is putting on a fundraiser supper for the teams on April 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Jim Aldin spoke during the public comment period to report that Barry Township is starting to work on an emergency preparedness response team for the Delton area. The team would be organized to handle possible disasters such as tornadoes and floods. Aldin said he is trying to get on the agenda of a Barry County Commissioners meeting in April. The next monthly meeting of the DK Board of Education will be held on April 15 at 7 p.m. in the elementary school. POLICE BEAT Welcome mat not out for meth man A Lake Odessa man was attempting to enter a home on Green Street in Hastings March 11 when he was apprehended by Hastings City Police. Even though he told police he had permission to do so, the man was found to have an outstanding warrant from Reed City for maintaining a meth lab. Officers were also later informed by the homeowner that the suspect did not have permission to enter the home. The case will be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutors office for further review and action. Shopping cart robbery under investigation Hastings city police are investigating a purse snatching incident March 15 at the Family Fare Grocery Store in Hastings. A woman was shopping when a store employee reportedly notified her someone had just taken her purse out of her shopping cart. The store employee told police the suspect drove off when the employee tried to confront him in the parking lot. Hastings police are continuing to investigate the case. Driver paying more than respects at cemetery Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling near Brook Lodge and Hickory Roads on Sunday, March 10 when they noticed a car parked at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Officers thought the driver was suspicious and, when she left the cemetery, pulled her over. After conducting field sobriety tests, the driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while impaired. The case has been forwarded to the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney for further action. Possible sighting not missing Middleville man Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were hopeful that a tip from a caller might lead to a missing Middleville man. On Tuesday, March 12, a caller reported a possible sighting of Middleville native Lucas Poll who has been missing since late February. The caller said the possible sighting was at the northwest corner of M-179 Highway and Yankee Springs Road. Police found a bicycle on the edge of the woods. Police believe the bicycle belongs to another area resident who frequently rides in that area and has been seen several times on the bike. Officers did not locate anyone else in the area. Cat not playing possum Barry County deputies were called to two animal incidents recently involving a cat and an opossum. On March 17, a Hastings woman called police after she was bit on the hand by an opossum in her back yard on East State Road. The woman said she reached into an outdoor cat house to get her cat and was bitten instead by the opossum. The animal was killed and sent for testing. However, the woman was notified the tests could not be completed and was advised to start rabies shots. In another incident on March 14, a woman called police after being attacked by a feral cat that had gotten into her home while she was getting the mail. When the woman tried to remove the cat from her home, the animal scratched and clawed her hand causing injury. Officers removed the cat from the home and it is now quarantined at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Seatbelt violation more than minor offense Barry County sheriff’s deputies stopped a driver on Lacey Road near Bird Road because the front seat passenger was not wearing a seatbelt. Upon further investigation, police found the driver was a minor transporting alcohol and charges are pending with the prosecuting attorney’s office. The passenger was also arrested for charges of a minor using a fraudulent identification to purchase alcohol. No turn signal, bigger problems A Middleville driver was arrested March 17 after sheriff’s deputies stopped the driver for failing to use a turn signal and improper lane use. The driver was near the intersection of Bender and Green Lake roads. The driver was taken to the Barry County Jail with pending charges of operating while intoxicated. Accident injures driver Barry County Sheriff’s deputies believe alcohol may have been a factor in a March 17 accident on M-89 Highway and Kane Road. Deputies found one vehicle approximately 30 yards off the road with a driver trapped inside. Pride Care EMS transported the driver to Borgess Hospital for treatment. The driver complained of neck pain and was treated at the hospital. be suspended with probation. Lawrence also was ordered to surrender his tax refund. On the first case of failing to pay child support, Lawrence is ordered to pay $16,276. The second case includes payment of $12,557. COURT NEWS John Michael Benedict, 29, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to a third offense of operating under the influence of liquor. He was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in prison with credit for 90 days served. Judge Amy McDowell also sentenced Benedict to 60 months of probation and ordered him to complete the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program. Benedict will have to pay fines and costs totaling $2,448. Additional charges of failing to report an accident and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked or denied license were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. David Dale Barrone, 73, of Lake Odessa, pleaded no contest to one count of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree and one count of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree March 6 in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge McDowell sentenced Barrone to 51 to 180 months in prison on the first count and 17 to 60 months on the second count, with both sentences to be served consecutively. He was given credit for two days in jail. He will also be made to pay $198 in court costs. Six additional charges of criminal sexual conduct were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. Jay Lee Allerding, 31, Hastings, pleaded guilty March 14 to possessing methamphetamine and manufacturing methamphetamine. He was sentenced by Judge McDowell in Circuit Court to 12 months incarceration for each count with credit given for 123 days served. The last two months of his sentence will be suspended pending satisfactory completion of probation. He also was ordered to complete the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program and was placed on probation for 60 months. He will also have to pay court costs and fines of $2,016. bation of 34 months. Jason Allen Lawrence, 35, of Hastigngs, was sentenced March 5 by Judge McDowell for failure to pay child support. He was ordered to nine months in jail to be served concurrent with an additional nine months for a second count of failing to pay child support. He as also ordered to be on probation for 60 months and given credit for 27 days served. The last five months of his jail sentence are to Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Steven Derek-Tyler Ganson, 19, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to 30 days in jail March 14 after being found guilty of home invasion, assault and resisting arrest causing injury, and a probation violation. Judge McDowell sentenced Ganson to also continue probation that was previously sentenced, and be placed on a GPS tether upon release from jail. He also was ordered to pay $266 in court costs. In a separate case, Ganson was found guilty of arson to a dwelling and a probation violation. March 14, he was sentenced by McDowell to serve 30 days in jail and to continue probation as earlier sentenced. He also was ordered to pay $2,547 in court costs and assessments. Three additional charges of arson and one charge of destruction of property less than $200 were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. Bryan David Slone, 40, of Battle Creek, pleaded no contest in Barry County Circuit Court March 13 to fleeing and eluding police, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Judge McDowell ordered Slone to serve 71 to 180 months in prison for fleeing and eluding police and 30 to 90 months to be served consecutively for the alcohol offense. Slone also must pay $266 in costs. Marty Carr, 20, Grand Rapids, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court March 14 for assault of a police officer and resisting arrest, assault and battery. He pleaded guilty to probation violation. Additional charges of assault and resisting arrest, and domestic violence were dismissed by the prosecutor. Carr was sentenced to nine months in jail for each count, with the last three months suspended pending entry into an in-patient treatment program. He is also ordered to continue serving probation as previously ordered and must pay $1,248 in fines and costs. Nicholas William Hoppes, 24, of Portland, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for a charge of assault with a weapon and 93 days for a charge of operating an off-road vehicle while impaired. Barry County Judge Mike Schipper also ordered Hoppes complete the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program and serve 60 months of probation. The last two months of his sentence will be suspended pending completion of probation. Hoppes is ordered to pay $6,290 in court costs and assessments. Help Wanted DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days! 1800-882-7364. OWNER OPERATORS: 100% No-Touch. Dedicated Loads. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008 in the following manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-1-2013 This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., of Barry County, Michigan. FROM RL (Residential Lake) to MU (Mixed Use) – Outlined are Jeremy Lancaster, 24, Hastings, was sentenced March 14 in Circuit Court to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to operating and maintaining a lab for a controlled substance. He also was sentenced by Judge McDowell to 18 months of probation. Lancaster was given two days’ credit for time served and ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines. Additional charges of operating a lab involving meth, delivery and manufacturing of a controlled substance were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. John Brent Centers, 62, Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail after being found guilty of larceny between $200 and $1,000, and a probation violation. The sentence was suspended with Centers ordered to continue one year of probation he was sentenced to in September 2012. Judge McDowell ordered the sentence in Circuit Court March 14, giving Centers credit for two days’ jail time served. He also was ordered to pay $1,497 in costs. In a separate case, Centers was found guilty by the court of one count of possession of marijuana and two counts of a possessing an illegal switchblade. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail which was supsended with pro- Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. 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Date: March 12, 2013 Craig Stolsonburg, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77576989 �Page 14 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Three of five county teams won conference again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was another great year for the local cheerleaders. The county’s five varsity competitive cheer teams compete in three different conferences, and all three conference championships went to the local teams for the second year in a row. Delton Kellogg won the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference (SMCCC), Lakewood won the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division (CAAC-White), and Thornapple Kellogg took the title in the new O-K Gold/Green Conference. Hastings was one of the better teams in the OK Gold/Green behind the Trojans, and a much improved Maple Valley squad was right on the Delton girls’ heels in the SMCCC. The three teams that won conference champions all advanced to the regional round of the state tournament, and for the second year in a row the county sent a team to the state finals. This time, that team was Lakewood making its first appearance in the Division 3 State Finals. The Vikings placed eighth. Here are the 2012-13 All-Barry County Competitive Cheer teams. Competitive Cheer First Team Chelsea Chase, Lakewood: A four-year varsity cheerleader and a captain in her senior season. Chase earned all-conference, all-district, all-region and second-team all-state honors in Division 3 this winter. Michela Curtis, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior who earned all-conference and all-district honors for the Trojans this winter. Curtis was willing to try anything to help the team, said her coach Abby Kanitz. Tricia Grinage, Maple Valley: A fouryear varsity cheerleader at Maple Valley, who was first team all-conference and first team all-district in Division 4 this season. Grinage participated in all three rounds. Head coach Sarah Huissen said, “Tricia has great motions, level jumps, beautiful splits/heel stretch and is capable of performing all positions in round three.” Kenzie Hamming, Thornapple Kellogg: A Trojan senior with four years of varsity experience, Hamming was named all-confer- ence and all-district this season. Hamming’s head coach Abby Kanitz called her a girls who “truly loves the sport.” Amelia Kruger, Lakewood: A two-year varsity cheerleader for the Vikings, who was one of her team’s senior captains. Kruger was named all-conference in the CAAC-White this year, and also second team all-district and all-region. Brooklynn Lamange, Thornapple Kellogg: An all-district and all-conference performer for the Trojans in her senior season. Head coach Abby Kanitz said Lamance has a great attitude, and “pushes herself and her teammates.” Cassidy Morgan, Delton Kellogg: One of the senior leaders for the SMCCC champion Delton Kellogg Panthers. Morgan earned all-conference honors this year, and was named first team all-district in Division 4. Faith Pearlman, Hastings: The Saxons’ senior flyer/tumbler was an all-conference selection and a second team all-district honoree this year as a senior. Pearlman “is a fun and hard-working bright light on our team,” said head coach Amy Hubbell. Heather Raymond, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior who spent four years on the Trojan varsity team, Raymond was named all-conference in the OK Gold/Green this winter and was an all-district performer as well. Head coach Abby Kanitz called Raymond a hard-working, natural athlete, who was “a joy to coach.” Stephanie Runge, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior who earned all-conference honors and was a member of the all-district second team in Division 2. Runge was a hard-working, dedicated athlete according to her coach Abby Kanitz. Brooke VanValkenburg, Lakewood: Another four-year varsity cheerleader for the Vikings. VanValkenburg was honorable mention all-state in Division 3 this year. A captain for the Vikings, she also earned all-conference, all-district and all-region honors. Sadie Walsh, Hastings: An all-conference performer for the Saxons in the OK Gold/Green this winter, Walsh was a threeround performer and a base in round three for the Saxons. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team takes the mat to start off the final OK Gold/Green Conference Jamboree of the season. Walsh was a three-year varsity athlete who was an all-district award winner this year. Head coach Amy Hubbell said, “she motivates and helps her team whenever possible.” Competitive Cheer Second Team Corinthia Andersen, Delton Kellogg: A senior leader who helped lead the Panthers to back-to-back SMCCC Championships and a trip to the Division 4 regionals this year. Andersen was all-conference in the SMCCC this year and a first team all-district performer. Katie Bowling, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore who contributed greatly to the Trojans’ conference championship performance, head coach Abby Kanitz said she is a girls who is “driven” and “never gives up.” Bowling was second team all-district in Division 2 this winter. Sydnie Frie, Delton Kellogg: An important contributor for the Panthers this winter. Frie earned all-district honors in Division 4 this season. Desi Heers, Hastings: Heers, a senior flyer/tumbler was a captain for the Saxons in her third year on the varsity. She earned all-conference honorable men- tion and all-district honorable mention this year. “Desi is quiet, but leads by example,” said head coach Amy Hubbell. Tessa Hergenrader, Lakewood: A first year varsity performer who was a flyer in round three for the Vikings as a junior, Hergenrader was an all-conference performer in the CAAC-White. She earned all-district honorable mention this season as well as all-region honorable mention. Megan Hokanson, Lakewood: A senior in her third year on the varsity for the Vikings, Hokanson was an all-conference performer in the CAAC-White. She also was named second team all-district this year as well as honorable mention all-region. Michelle Howelett, Hastings: A junior flyer/tumbler for Hastings, Howelett was allconference this season in the OK Gold/Green in her third varsity season. “Michelle is such a hard worker who is so easy to coach,” said head coach Amy Hubbell. Gabby Hubbell, Hastings: A junior back spotter and tumbler for the Saxons, Hubbell was a team captain this year who earned allconference honors. “She is dependable and responsible and a friend to her whole team,” said head coach Amy Hubbell. Katherine Pino, Thornapple Kellogg: A four-year varsity cheerleader at TK, Pino was named all-conference in the OK Green/Gold this year. Head coach Abby Kanitz said Pino is a “great example for her younger teammates.” Siera Rose, Maple Valley: A four-year varsity cheerleader at Maple Valley, Rose was first team all-conference in the SMCCC and earned all-district honors this year. “Siera has great floor presence when she is out on the floor, as well as great jumps, flexibility skills and has been a great base and front/back spot,” said head coach Sarah Huissen. Mikelah Snel, Delton Kellogg: One of the leaders for the Delton Kellogg team this season. Snel was named first team all-district in Division 4, helping Delton Kellogg to a spot in the regional tournament at the end of the year. Alyson Spitzley, Lakewood: A four-year varsity cheerleader at Lakewood, Spitzley was all-conference in the CAAC-White this winter. Spitzley was also named all-district honorable mention in Division 3. Half a dozen county wrestlers earned state medals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a different kind of wrestling season in Barry County. There have been years where the county’s five varsity wrestling teams win three different conference championships. Not this winter. Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings were edged by Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the OK Gold. Lakewood was bested by Corunna in the CAAC-White. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg were in the middle of the pack in the KVA. Thornapple Kellogg won the county’s lone district championship as a team. There were handful of individual district champions though, and at least one member of each county team made his way to the regional round of the state tournament. Barry County wound up sending a dozen wrestlers to the individual state finals, and half of those guys earned the title of state medalist. All 12 of them are included on the 2012-13 All-Barry County wrestling first and second teams. Here are the all-county wrestling teams, as chosen by their coaches. Wrestling First Team 103 Mitchell Sarhatt, Hastings: An individual regional qualifier, Sarhatt finished the year with a 34-14 record. He was third at his weight class at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. 112 Ronaldo Sambrano, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ junior 112-pounder finished the year with a record of 21-16. He was the runner-up at 112 pounds at the Kenny Cross OK Gold Conference Tournament. 119 Chris Poland, Thornapple Kellogg: Poland finished his sophomore season by winning his second medal at the Individual State Finals, placing sixth in the 112-pound weight class. Poland was 30-15 on the season, and the runner-up in the OK Gold Conference at 119 pounds. 125 Ryan Flynn, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, Flynn won his first state medal by placing fifth in Division 2’s 125-pound weight class at the end of the season. Flynn won district and regional titles to earn a spot in the individual state finals. 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Austin Kietzman, Lakewood: Kietzman was a regional qualifier for the second year in a row, thanks to a fourth-place finish at 125 pounds at his team’s Division 3 Individual District Tournament. Kietzman was the runner-up at 130 pounds at the CAAC-White Tournament. 135 Paul Haney, Thornapple Kellogg: Haney was the runner-up at 135 pounds in the OK Gold Conference as a senior this winter. He was twice one victory shy of earning a spot in the Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament, and finished his year with a record of 21-7. 140 Jeremy Innes, Lakewood: Innes was the CAAC-White Conference champion at 145 pounds. He finished the season with a record of 1916. 145 Jordon Bennett, Lakewood: The runnerup at 145 pounds at the Division 3 Individual State finals, falling to two-time state champion Devin Skatzka in the championship finals. Bennett was 21-2 on the season, winning conference, district and regional championships along the way. It was his second appearance at the individual state finals. 152 Jason Slaughter, Hastings: Slaughter, a sophomore, won his first state medal this season placing eighth in the 145-pound weight class at the Division 2 Individual State Finals. He was 48-6 on the year and won the OK Gold Conference championship at 152 pounds. 160 Kenny Cross, Hastings: Cross won his first state medal at the end of his senior season, placing fourth in the 152-pound weight class a the Division 2 Individual State Finals. Cross was 53-2 on the season, suffering his only two defeats at the finals. He won OK Gold Conference at 160 pounds, and district and regional titles at 152 pounds. 171 Dan Dykstra, Thornapple Kellogg: An individual state qualifier in his senior season, Dykstra finished the year with a record of 284. Dykstra was the OK Gold Conference champion this year, topping Catholic Central’s AJ Zervoudakis 1-3 in the championship match at the conference tournament. 189 Jack Tromp, Lakewood: Tromp placed fourth at both districts and regionals to earn a spot in the Division 3 Individual State Finals, where he finished his senior year with a record of 29-13. Tromp was the 215-pound champion at the CAAC-White Tournament. 215 Diego Pesina, Maple Valley: The Lions’ lone state qualifier, Pesina was third at both regionals and districts as a senior. Pesina was the KVA champion at 215 pounds, scoring a 3-1 win over Constantine’s Phil VanZile in the conference tournament championship. 285 Nate Pewoski, Hastings: Pewoski qualified for the individual state finals for the first time this year as a junior. He ended the year with a record of 36-12. Pewoski was the OK Gold Conference champion at 285 pounds, knocking off Catholic Central’s Ross Hulick 6-4 in the championship match. Lars Pyrzinski, Lakewood: Pyrzinski earned his first wrestling state medal at the end of his senior season, placing sixth in the 285-pound weight class at the Division 3 Individual State Finals. He was 32-7 on the season, suffering three of those losses at the finals. Wrestling Second Team 103 Ryan Gorton, Thornapple Kellogg: Gorton was the runner-up at 103 pounds at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. Gorton, a sophomore, was one win shy of qualifying for the regional round of the individual state tournament. 112 Kodee Crouch, Maple Valley: A sophomore who ended the year with a record of 2420. Crouch was the runner-up in the KVA at 112 pounds this season. 119 Austin Davis, Maple Valley: A junior who started strong once again for the Lions. Davis though missed out on tournament time with the Lions, and the chance to defend his KVA championship. 125 Kenmark Maligat, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ senior leader this season, Maligat was third in the KVA at 125 pounds, and was a district runner-up at 130. He finished the season, which started late because of an injury, with a record of 16-10. 130 Zach Wilcox, Hastings: Wilcox was third at 125 pounds at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. He also placed third at 130 pounds at his team’s individual district tournament, to earn a spot at regionals. 135 Joe Siska, Hastings: One win away from a spot in the Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament twice, Siska finished the year with a record of 17-21. He placed fourth in the OK Gold Conference at 135 pounds. 140 Austin Sensiba, Thornapple Kellogg: Sensiba, a senior was the runner-up at the OK Gold Conference Tournament at 140 pounds this year. Sensiba was an individual regional qualifier thanks to a runner-up finish at the Trojans’ Division 2 Individual District Tournament. 145 Stephen Kendall, Hastings: Kendall was the runner-up in the OK Gold Conference at 145 pounds. He ended his season with a record of 34-9. 152 Nick Glowe, Thornapple Kellogg: Glowe finishes off his senior season with his first appearance in the individual state finals. He was 27-17 on the season. Glowe was third in the OK Gold Conference at 152 pounds this year. 160 Cole Gahan, Thornapple Kellogg: Gahan earned his first trip to the individual state finals in his senior season, finishing the year with a record of 29-12. Gahan was the runner-up at 160 pounds at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. 171 Garrett Phelps, Lakewood: Phelps was 22-11 in his junior season for the Vikings, coming up one win short of a spot at individual regionals twice. Phelps finished third at 171 pounds at the CAAC-White Tournament. 189 Pete Westra, Thornapple Kellogg: Westra won an OK Gold Conference championship at 189 pounds in his senior season, topping Catholic Central’s Grant Tennihill 13-5 in the championship match at the league tournament. Westra was an individual regional qualifier thanks to a runner-up finish at his team’s Division 2 Individual District Tournament. 215 Chad Geers, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan’s senior 215-pounder was the OK Gold Conference runner-up at his weight class. He finished the year with a record of 21-17. 285 Zach Rosenberger, Maple Valley: One of two regional qualifiers for Maple Valley. He reached the 20 victory mark in his junior year. Rosenberger was the third-place medalist at 285 pounds in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this year. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — Page 15 All-county swimming and diving team is young by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving head coach Tyler Bultema joked that he has been selected as the All-Barry County varsity boys’ swimming and diving head coach for the third time in his nine seasons this winter. If he had earned the title of all-county swimming and diving head coach this winter, it would mean he has a good shot at it again next winter - being that TK/Hastings is the only boys’ swimming and diving team in the county and that he’ll have most of his top swimmers back. Just two of the 12 athletes on the 2012-13 All-Barry County boys’ swimming and diving team are seniors, Daegan Mix and Corey Robins. Despite having a young team, it was another solid season for the TK/Hastings’ boys who went 4-2 in OK Rainbow Tier III contests, falling only to league champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central and rival Wayland. Boys’ Swimming & Diving First Team Jared Bailey, TK/Hastings: A solid contributor all season as a sophomore, Bailey was eighth at the conference meet in the 200-yard individual medley and sixth in the 500-yard freestyle. Bailey also swam the backstroke leg on the TK/Hastings team which was third in the medley relay at the conference meet. Jacob Miller, TK/Hastings: A junior in his first season with the TK/Hastings team, 11th in the 200-yard individual medley. He was also a contributor to the Trojans’ 200-yard medley relay and 400-yard freestyle relay teams. Boys’ Swimming & Diving Second Team Miller placed 11th in the 50-yard freestyle and ninth in the 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet. Miller was also a member of the 200-yard freestyle relay team which was second at the conference meet. Daegan Mix, TK/Hastings: One of the TK/Hastings team captains, the senior Mix earned all-conference honors this season for placing second in the 50-yard freestyle and third in the 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet. He holds the team record in each of those races. Mix also anchored the TK/Hastings relay teams which placed third in the 200-yard medley and second in the 200-yard freestyle. Dexx VanHouten Corey Robins, TK/Hastings: One of two seniors on the All-Barry County team, Robins placed sixth in the 50-yard freestyle and ninth in the 100-yard freestyle at the OK Rainbow Meet. He was a member of both freestyle relay teams, including the conference runner-up 200-yard freestyle relay team, in his first season with the team. Levi Ryfiak, TK/Hastings: A junior, on the All-Barry County first team for the second time and a two-time all-conference performer, he scored his team’s lone championship at the OK Rainbow Tier III Meet, winning the 100yard butterfly in 56.68 seconds. Ryfiak, a team captain, also was third at the league meet in the 200-yard individual medley and was a member of the Trojans’ 200yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay teams. Nate Ryfiak, TK/Hastings: A sophomore, Ryfiak placed fourth at the OK Rainbow Meet in the diving competition. He also passed the first cut at a difficult diving regional at the end of the year. Ryfiak also contributed in swimming events throughout the course of the season for TK/Hastings. Dexx VanHouten, TK/Hastings: Another two-time All-Barry County honoree, VanHouten had a fine conference meet placing fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke and Ben Anderson, TK/Hastings: A freshman, he was 15th in both the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard breaststroke at the conference meet. He was the fastest freshman in the 100 backstroke in the league. Ronnie Collins, TK/Hastings: A sophomore, head coach Tyler Bultema said he “really stepped up his efforts in the pool this season.” Collins was 14th in the 100-yard butterfly and 16th in the 200-yard freestyle at the conference meet. Brandon Gray, TK/Hastings: A sophomore, he was 11th in the 100-yard backstroke and 16th in the 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet. Gray also contributed to numerous relay teams throughout the course of the season. Nick Myers, TK/Hastings: A freshman who had a solid season competing in the distance freestyle events. He finished off a solid year by placing 11th in the 500-yard freestyle and 14th in the 200yard freestyle at the conference meet. Dylan Wheeler, TK/Hastings: The Trojans second highest scoring diver at the conference meet, with an eighth place finish. He was the top scoring freshman diver at the conference meet. Saxon titles are highlights of boys’ hoops season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barry County’s varsity boys’ basketball teams were in very different situations during the 2012-13 season. Hastings won its second straight Class B District Championship in 2013 and its first conference title since 1988 with a group of five senior starters who played the majority of the minutes for head coach Steve Storrs. Thornapple Kellogg finished on the other end of the OK Gold Conference standings with a team that had just one senior back. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg had more of a mix of juniors and seniors trying to get the job done in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The experience of each group was much different though The Lions finished the year with 13 wins brining back most of their 2011-12 squad. Delton Kellogg on the other hand saw most of its players from the 2011-12 KVA championship team graduate, and the Panthers were at the bottom of the league under first-year head coach Steve Miknis. Lakewood spent and up and down year trying to find just the right mix of youngsters and experience. All five teams are represented on the 201213 All-Barry County boys’ basketball teams. Boys’ Basketball First Team Maxwell Clark, Hastings: The Saxons’ point guard capped his senior season by leading the Saxons in scoring during their postseason run, and was second on the team for the season at 12.5 points per game. Much more than a scorer though, Clark earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold this winter. He led the Saxons at 4.4 assists and 2.4 steals a game, while also averaging .6 blocks and 3.6 rebounds a game. He finishes his career in the top ten in school history in rebounding. Tommy Hamilton, Thornapple Kellogg: Thornapple Kellogg’s leading scorer as a sophomore, Hamilton averaged 11.6 points per game, as well as 2.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals. Hamilton hit on 45 percent of his field goal attempts and 77 percent of his free throws. He earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold this year. Luke Heide, Hastings: The county’s leading scorer in his senior season, Heide averaged 17.1 points per game, while shooting 43 percent from the three-point line, and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. An all-conference player in the OK Gold, Heide finishes his career as one of the Saxons’ top three-point shooters ever. He hit 46 this year. Austin Gonser, Maple Valley: The junior guard/forward had 15 double-doubles throughout the course of the season, averaging just under a double-double for the year at 11 points and 9.2 rebounds a game. In his second year on the Lion varsity, Gonser earned All-KVA honors. Head coach Chris Ewing said he outhustled other team’s guards to rebounds and was quick to get to the basket. Zach Leinaar, Delton Kellogg: A senior point guard who stepped up and did it all for the Panthers this winter. Leinaar earned allconference honors in the KVA. Leinaar averaged 13.1 points, 8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, all while playing tenacious defense. David Parks, Lakewood: A three-year varsity player, Parks was second on the Viking varsity with 10.1 points per game this winter while knocking down 42 percent of his three-point attempts and 87 percent of his free throws. Parks, a senior, also averaged seven rebounds a game this year. Boys’ Basketball Second Team Grant Allison, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ lone senior this season, he closed out his career with a 27-point effort in TK’s district loss to Lakewood. Allison was second on the Trojan team in scoring with 8.9 points per game. Allison also averaged 2.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals a game. Ian Beck, Hastings: The Saxons’ defensive stopper up front, the senior guard Beck helped lead Hastings to conference and district titles by slowing down opponents’ top scorers on a regular basis. An honorable mention all-conference performer in the OK Gold, Beck averaged 6.5 points, 1.1 steals, 2.0 assists and .6 charges taken a game. He knocked down 63.3 percent of his field goal attempts. Micah Bromley, Maple Valley: The Lions’ junior point guard averaged 11 points, 4.5 rebounds, five assists and 2.9 steals a game, and was a threat from behind the threepoint line as well in his second season on the varsity. Maxwell Clark Head coach Chris Ewing called him a “very serious basketball player” who “works hard at practice.” Michael Eastman, Hastings: A senior forward, Eastman led Hastings in rebounding by averaging 4.6 a game to go along with 6.2 points per contest. He was also second on the team in charges taken. Solid on both ends of the floor, Eastman drew the second most charges of any Saxon this year and also shot 52 percent from behind the three-point line and 78.9 percent at the free throw line. Garret Mater, Maple Valley: A senior guard who earned honorable mention all-conference in the KVA this winter, Mater averaged 8.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and two assists a game. A team captain, head coach Chris Ewing said he was the main reason his team was so successful this year. “He had a way of getting players to play harder.” Kalib McKinney, Lakewood: Lakewood’s senior point guard, McKinney picked up his game in the second half of the season according to coach Wayne Piercefield becoming the team leader both offensively and defensively. McKinney averaged 6.1 points per game for the season and 4.8 assists. His scoring average jumped to 12.7 points per game during the second half of the season. Zach Meyers, Delton Kellogg: One of the Panthers’ senior leaders, Meyers earned allconference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this winter from his power forward spot. Meyers averaged ten points per game in his first prominent action for the Delton varsity. Garrett Miller, Maple Valley: A threeyear varsity player who head coach Chris Ewing called a “true leader on our team”, the senior guard earned all-conference honors in the KVA for the second time. Miller averaged 8.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals a game this year. DK girls won county’s first regional since 1999 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team won its first ever regional championship in 2013, and the county’s first girls basketball regional title since Thornapple Kellogg won one in Class B in 1999. Only Olivet and Parchment finished better than Delton Kellogg in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season, but both of those teams were bounced on the first night of the Class B state tournament. The Panthers went on a run in Class C, winning the district tournament at Maple Valley High School and then the regional tournament hosted by Springport. Delton Kellogg’s run came to an end in the Class C State Quarterfinals, falling to Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central at Ithaca High School. Nouvel fell to Manchester 5752 in the Class C State Final at the Breslin Center in East Lansing Saturday. Four of the five Panther starters have found spots on the 2012-13 All-Barry County girls’ basketball teams. All five public high schools and all four graders are represented by the 13 members of the all-county first and second teams, one freshman, two sophomores, two juniors and eight seniors. While the Panthers had the most wins in the county and the longest post-season run, Hastings, Lakewood, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg all had their own great performances as well throughout the season. Girls’ Basketball First Team Taylor Carter, Hastings: Opponents put Emily Kutch their best defender or two on Carter all season long and she still led the Saxons in scoring with 15.1 points per game. She shot 74 percent from the free throw line and 40 percent from the field. On the other end she averaged 3.05 steals a game. Head coach Andrew Mains said Carter also excelled in the classroom during the season, posting a 4.0 GPA. A senior guard, Carter plans to continue her basketball playing days at Hope College. Maddie Dailey, Hastings: The Saxons’ freshman center averaged 12.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, as well as 3.2 blocks. “Maddie was a welcomed addition” and “her future is bright,” said head coach Andrew Mains. Dailey also maintained her 4.0 GPA during the season. Kelli Graham, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ junior guard averaged 12.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.5 steals a game, including a high of 22 points in a win over Byron Center early in the season. Graham was one of just three underclassmen to earn All-Conference honors in the OK Gold this winter. Emily Kutch, Lakewood: Headed to Northwood University on a full basketball scholarship, Kutch led the Vikings in her senior season with 15 points and 8.5 rebounds a game, as well as 1.1 assists and 2.0 steals. Kutch has been an all-conference performer in the CAAC-White in all four of her varsity seasons, and a unanimous all-league selection the last three years. She was special mention all-state as a junior, and has earned academic all-state honors twice. She ends her career among the top five scorers all-time at Lakewood. Brooke Martin, Delton Kellogg: A fouryear varsity player who earned All-KVA honors in 2013, Martin averaged 11.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals per game in her senior season. “Brooke has really taken the load of handling the ball and being the floor leader for us this year,” said head coach Mike Mohn. “She has emerged as one of the best team captains we have had around here in a long time.” Mallory Sewell, Delton Kellogg: Delton Kellogg’s senior center led her team with 14 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. She set a school record with eight blocks in her team’s district semifinal victory. A three-year varsity player and first team All-KVA member this season. Coach Mike Mohn said Mallory “has really come into her own this season, and has carried the load for us. She has matured as a post player and has developed into one of the best interior offensive players I have ever coached.” Girls’ Basketball Second Team Timara Burd, Maple Valley: A three-year varsity letter-winner at Maple Valley, Burd averaged 6.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals a game in her senior season. “She was a great asset to the program. She worked hard,” said head coach Landon Wilkes. “Timara was asked to play many positions during her three years and never complained.” Hanna Kyle, Maple Valley: A junior guard in her third season with the Lion varsity, Kyle averaged 4.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals. “She has played point guard this season and is slowly coming into her own,” said head coach Landon Wilkes. “She is one of the hardest working kids at Maple Valley. Her attitude is what sets her apart from others.” Molly Lark, Thornapple Kellogg: A steady ball-handler and solid shooter, Lark set a career-high scoring mark in her final game putting in 17 points in a loss to Hastings in the Class B District Tournament. Lark averaged 5.3 points and 2 rebounds a game for the year, and upped those totals dur- ing the OK Gold Conference season helping her earn honorable mention all-conference. Grace Meade, Hastings: The Saxons’ sophomore point guard finished her second season on the varsity averaging 5.4 points, 1.5 steals and 2.5 rebounds a game. “Grace may hot have filled up the box score, but she did consistently break opposing teams’ presses, get us into our offense, and played great defense,” said head coach Andrew Mains. Kristen Mohn, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore forward, Mohn averaged 6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this season. She was also her team’s leader in offensive rebounds and free throw percentage. Head coach Mike Mohn said she has “an uncanny ability to get to the offensive glass in free throw situations.” Rachel Parker, Delton Kellogg: Honorable mention All-KVA for the second year in a row, Parker averaged 6.15 points, 2.6 steals and 2.3 assists per game. “Rachel has proven herself to be one of the best defenders in south west Michigan,” said head coach Mike Mohn. “She constantly draws the best perimeter player on opposing teams and usually shuts them down. Rare to find a player like Rachel that just loves the challenge of stopping the other team’s best player.” Brooke Wieland, Lakewood: Head coach Denny Frost called his senior point guard a “tenacious defender that draws the opponents’ best player and still has to run the offense.” Wieland averaged 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.3 steals this season. �Page 16 — Thursday, March 21, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Middle School places at Science Olympiad regionals The Hastings Middle School Science Olympiad team took third place in the Region 10 contest at Western Michigan University Saturday, March 16, Through a grant from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, the team was able to participate in an invitational at Allendale Middle School in February and at WMU Saturday. HMS students have been meeting since midDecember after school to study and prepare for their events, said Coach Ann Beemer. Students compete in groups of two or three At left: Noah Former makes sure everything is right for his mousetrap vehicle run. in 23 different events. Depending on the event, participants take tests, perform labs or build devices with which to compete. Students earned individual medals for first through third place and ribbons for placing fourth through sixth. Earning awards Saturday were: Anatomy — Paige Woern and Jon Nash, sixth place. Boomilever — Katie Pohl and Josh Ulrich, sixth place. Crime Busters — Paige Woern and Jon Nash, fifth place. Disease Detectives — Camille VanDien and Zoe Campbell, second place. Dynamic Planet — Jack Longstreet and Austin Stephens, third place. 2013 SATURDAY MARCH 23RD • • • OPEN HOUSE DAY • • • BATTLE CREEK & CLIMAX STORES - 6AM TO NOON WBCK Live Radio Remote at 6am • Saturday Morning Show Pet Show ~ Garden Show ~ Door Prizes ~ FREE Coffee & Donuts • All Organic Products 6am-8am Taking third place among middle schools at the Michigan Region 10 Science Olympiad are Hastings students (front row, from left) Jon Nash, Allison Collins, (second row) Noah Former, Brandon Miner, (third row) Emily Pattok, Sam Craven, Katie Pohl, Lainey Tomko, Hannah Porter, (fourth row) Coach Ann Beemer, Austin Stephens, Jazmine Heath, Camille VanDien, Alex Craven, Sydney Pattok, Paige Woern, (fifth row) Joel Shinavier, Jack Longstreet, Zoe Campbell, Josh Ulrich, Aaron Newberry, Katherine Weinbrecht, Reilly Former, Chris Davis, Jonathan Hickman. (Missing from photo are Tyler Brown and Reese VanHouten). Experimental Design — Jack Longstreet, Austin Stephens and Josh Ulrich, fifth place. Food science — Joel Shinavier and Katie Pohl, third place. Helicopters — Lainey Tomko and Noah Former, second place. Heredity — Zoe Campbell and Camille VanDien, fifth place. Keep the Heat — Reilly Former and Emily Pattok, second place. Meteorology — Katie Pohl and Camille VanDien, fifth place. Metric Mastery — Josh Ulrich and Joel Shinavier, third place. Mousetrap vehicle — Noah Former and Lainey Tomko, second place. Road Scholar — Joel Shinavier and Allison Collins, fifth place. Rocks and minerals — Jack Longstreet and Austin Stephens, third place. Rotor egg drop — Allison Collins and Lainey Tomko, sixth place. Shock Value — Noah Former and Allison Collins, sixth place. Sounds of Music — Joel Shinavier and Allison Collins, third place. Write It Do It — Emily Pattok and Reilly Former, fourth place. 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Kota, MD � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-03-28.pdf e569243171c60e4e0ef0f38286cdd6c2 PDF Text Text Improvements to skate park get rolling Hard work paying off locally Spring Prep Panther teams previewed See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18-19 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 13 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 28, 2013 NEWS Sheriff, school leaders to discuss communication, safety BRIEFS Leaf said there were no incidents or threats that put officers in the schools; posse members were simply there as a deterrent. The sheriff admits he didn’t relay to the superintendents what was happening and that there was some miscommunication. He said officers were supposed to check in with the principals to see if they wanted them in the buildings and that he should have contacted the superintendents. Leaf said volunteer posse members were going into some schools filling a void created when the department had to reduce the number of school liaison officers. Because of budget cuts, the department has only one of two liaison officers working in schools. Thornapple Kellogg schools used to see the liaison officer about 2 1/2 days per week. Now, the schools have an officer one day per week. Leaf said it will take about $80,000 to restore the liaison officer for the schools. “Ultimatley, the best thing would be to get that second liaison officer back and get them in the schools,” said Leaf. Leaf said sending in the volunteer posse members as deterrents was simply a way to fill the gap created by the loss of the liaison officer. “What we’ll do is sit down with the superintendents and see what they want and then where we can help,” said Leaf. Enslen and Leaf are expected to meet after spring break to review communication and safety issues between the schools and police. An Easter egg hunt is planned at the Delton Moose Lodge Saturday, March 30, beginning at 1 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to start the egg hunt and will be available for photographs with children. Candy and prizes will be awarded to children, and hot-dogs will be available to everyone. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he wants to see all schools in the county as safe as they can be, and he wants to work with school leaders to do that. But within the past week, a lack of communication has left some superintendents and parents concerned. Uniformed posse members have been seen in Thornapple Kellogg Schools recently without notification to Superintendent Tom Enslen. Until Tuesday, Enslen said he had “zero” contact with Leaf or anyone from the sheriff’s department about what was going on. Volunteer posse members were in the schools Friday, March 22, and again Monday, March Moose Chuckles returns April 1 Bike race produces winners and heroes Easter egg hunt set at Delton Moose The Hastings Moose Lodge will host an open mic comedy show Monday, April 1. Host and emcee Emily Allyn will kick off the event at 9 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. Moose Chuckles is a free monthly comedy show that takes place the first Monday of every month. The Hastings Moose Lodge is located at 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Guests must be 21 to enter. Local blood drives scheduled The American Red Cross and local volunteers have planned blood drives in the area, including: Sunfield, Wednesday, April 3; United Brethren Church; 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway; 12:30 to 6:15 p.m. Delton, Monday, April 15; St. Ambrose Church; 11149 Floria Road; 1 to 6:45 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated for at least 56 days is eligible to donate blood. For more information, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Dodge rolls into HHS The Dodge Booster Club, an organization that has raised an estimated $4.5 million for local schools since it began its test-drive programs in 1993, will be bringing its fundraising prowess to the Hastings High School parking lot Saturday, April 13. Dodge brand will make a $20 donation to the high school for each person who takes a short test drive at the event. Wayland Chrysler will have the new Dodge Dart, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan at the event for participants to inspect and drive. Dealership personnel will volunteer their time to help with the fundraising drives. Anyone age 18 or over with a valid driver’s license may drive and earn a donation. Driving times are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those who take test drives can choose to have their donations go to the Hastings athletic boosters; band boosters; bully prevention; the class of 2013 or parent-teacher organization. There will be music, door prizes, varsity spring sports, and refreshments. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The fifth annual Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race nearly lived up to its name. About 30 miles into the 36-mile race Saturday morning, after a particularly grueling climb up a hill on Wilkins Road, nicknamed by cyclists as the “The Wall” or “The Killer,” a 38-year old Hudsonville man got off his bike. Light-headed, dizzy and disoriented, he collapsed in the mud, leaves and remnants of snow 15 feet from the entrance to Brush Ridge Cemetery. “The Barry-Roubaix race’s moniker is the ‘The Killer Gravel Road Race.’ But, not this race,” said Geoff Bernard from Wayland, who works in information technology and was tackling the 22-mile “Chiller” race with his three cycling buddies Ed DeMaagd of Grand Rapids and Kurt Baragar, a Middleville native, and John Parker, both of Dorr. “There was so much irony in the situation. But, call it cosmic karma, luck, or divine intervention, or whatever you will, I say that if there was ever an example of the Good Lord’s hand in our lives, this would be it.” “If you are going to go down like that, it’s best to have a doctor, two first responders and a physician’s assistant behind you,” said DeMaagd. “They were able to start CPR “I have a lot of concerns about this. They just show up with no communication at all.” TK Superintendent Tom Enslen 25. “I have a lot of concerns about this,” said Enslen. “They just show up with no communication at all.” “We didn’t think he would come back, so when he did squeeze my hand it was electric.” Ed DeMaagd, first responder The seventh annual Barry Robaiux bike race came to a new home on Saturday, the streets of Hastings and the backroads of Barry County. Nearly 3,000 competitors went wheel-to-wheel on three courses of varying lengths -- and won over a community. almost immediately.” “We were fortunately in the race at the right time,” said DeMaagd, a firefighter and first responder for the Grand Rapids Fire Department who also is 10 weeks away from earning a degree as a registered nurse. “We were cresting the hill when we saw a guy get off his bike and heard someone ask, ‘Hey, are you okay?’” See RACE, page 15 Spray Plaza ‘ribbon cutting’ lacks only water Meals on Wheels fundraiser underway A sure sign of spring is the annual gift basket fundraiser to benefit the Barry County Commission on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program. Individuals, businesses or groups are invited to assemble themed gift baskets with non-perishable and non-alcoholic items to be part of the silent auction. Baskets wrapped in cellophane with a contents list and value of the basket should be delivered to the COA at 320 W. Woodlawn in Hastings by Thursday, April 4. The annual spaghetti Supper Will kick off the silent auction April 12 which will be concluded at the Meals on Wheels Walkathon Saturday, May 18. For more information, call Emily Welker, 269-948-4856. Imagining a hot summer day on the new spray plaza while they shiver in Wednesday’s cold, a group of donors, politicians and business people mark the official construction start of the project expected to be completed in time for the Gus Macker Tournament June 28 to 30. Pictured are, (front row, from left) Bill Rohr, Lyndy Bolthouse, Brenda McNabb-Stange, Deb Button, Deb Hatfield, (second row) Doug DeCamp, Tim Girrbach, Valerie Byrnes, Don Haney, Lyn Briel, Brent Cowan, Dave Baum, Karen Heath, Linda Campbell, (back) Brian Eichstaedt, Barry Wood, Greg Faubert, Matt DeCamp, Ken DeCamp, Tom Johnson, Fred Jacobs, Jeff Mansfield, Bill Redman, Don Tubbs, Ken Stange, Dave Tossava and Mayor Frank Campbell. �Page 2 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings BPA students place at state conference Members of the Hastings High School Business Professionals of America chapter attended the BPA State Leadership Conference, “Inspiring Imagination,” at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids over the weekend. The 18 students competed in various business skills competitions that were judged by industry professionals, and also attended workshops, enjoyed a formal dinner and dance, and participated in the election process to select the new state officer team. The preparation and dedication of Hastings students showed in the results, said HHS business teacher and BPA co-advisor Tracy George. Fourteen students were recognized on stage during the awards ceremonies; four of the students are eligible to represent Hastings High School at the national leadership conference in May. The following students were awarded their Statesman Torch Award pins at the opening session Friday evening: Sarah Alspaugh, Jessi Buschmann, Damon Cove, Taylor Horton, Lindy Kloosterman, Christine Maurer, Amber Pickard and Shelby VanderMel. The Torch program frames and guides a BPA member’s leadership and service to his or her chapter and community, said George. Students complete activities in the seven Torch categories — leadership; service; cooperation; knowledge; friendship; love, hope, faith; and patriotism — then log their activities in an online Torch résumé. In team events, Hastings’ parliamentary procedure team, consisting of Damon Cove, Victoria Fueri, Lindy Kloosterman, Alyssa Larsen, Shelby Price, Cindy Tebo and Shelby VanderMel, placed fourth. The financial analyst team of Zach McMahon, Corrie Osterink and Amber Pickard placed sixth. This was the first time Hastings has entered a team in that event, said George. Individual event winners are as follows: Sarah Alspaugh placed seventh in banking and finance; Alyssa Larsen won silver medals in both management, marketing and human resources concepts and in business meeting management; Christine Maurer won a silver medal in financial math and analysis and placed seventh in advanced accounting; and Corrie Osterink placed third in advanced accounting. Kloosterman, Larsen, Maurer and Osterink are eligible to attend the national leadership conference in Orlando. First-year member Jessi Buschmann, a senior, said attending the state Leadership Conference was an eye-opening and lifechanging experience. “Preparing for the Statesman Torch Award has left me with a mindset that constantly asks, ‘How else can I help?’” said Buschmann. “I spent a weekend with students from my own school — students I’ve heard of but not necessarily known — and I’ve formed friendships that will last a lifetime. Whether you compete in a judged, individual or open event, we’re all Hastings BPA, and I’m very proud to have been a part of that.” Business Professionals of America is a national organization for students preparing for careers in business and information technology, said George, who shares advisor duties with HHS business teacher Andrew Mains. BPA activities and programs complement classroom instruction by giving students practical experience through application of the skills learned at school. BPA is contributing to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. Hastings High School students who placed at the state convention are (front row, from left) Taylor Horton, Cindy Tebo, Lindy Kloosterman, Victoria Fueri, Shelby Price, Shelby VanderMel, Corrie Osterink, (back) Sarah Alspaugh, Damon Cove, Christine Maurer, Amber Pickard, Alyssa Larsen, Zach McMahon and Jessi Buschmann. At right: Attending the Business Professionals of America state convention, after qualifying at regionals, are (front row, from left) Zach McMahon, Jesse McClurkin, Addison Millard, Ethan Haywood, Taylor Horton, Damon Cove (back) Christine Maurer, Corrie Osterink, Shelby VanderMel, Cindy Tebo, Jessi Buschmann, Victoria Fueri, Lindy Kloosterman, Shelby Price, Becky Maurer, Alyssa Larsen, Amber Pickard and Sarah Alspaugh. Education leaders ask — and receive — at county commission meeting by Doug VanderLaan Editor The attendance record was nearly perfect at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting for the superintendents representing the public schools in Barry County who were in the audience. The lessons the top administrators from Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg received, however, may make playing hooky in the future much more inviting. “We’re superintendents, we certainly understand budget cuts,” said Tom Enslen, head of Thornapple Kellogg Public Schools, who said he was speaking for his four colleagues in addressing the elimination of the schools’ police liaison program, “but the safety of the over 8,600 students that we represent is also critical. “Though we’d prefer to have a liaison officer in our schools five days per week, hopefully, you can creatively budget to allow a presence. A safely run environment is critical to our educational environment.” The non-mandated school liaison program has been jointly funded by the county and the schools. However, with declining state support of local school districts and with the constrictions of a tight county budget, the program has been all but eliminated in most schools. Thornapple Kellogg shared funding with the sheriff’s department for a liaison officer in the schools 2 1/2 days each week. The schedule has since been reduced to one day per week. County Sheriff Dar Leaf also addressed the board, specifically about efforts he’s been employing to maintain a police presence in the schools. “I couldn’t agree with him [Enslen] more,” Leaf told commissioners, adding that safety pri- orities in every society are increasing. “At the same time of the Sandy Hook [school] shooting, we also had a shooting in a courthouse. “Right now we have posse members in the schools, and we’re running a reserve officer academy [to increase those numbers],” said Leaf of his approach to providing some kind of program. “We’re trying to stagger their times in the schools so it’s not just the same time every week. That way, if somebody wanted to do something horrific at a school, they’d have to guess what day would be best.” Leaf estimated that the cost for a full-time school liaison officer would be $80,000, a figure that received verbal confirmation from County Administrator Michael Brown. After Tuesday’s meeting, Enslen expressed interest in talking with Leaf about addressing the need, but also stated some discomfort when posse members entered school buildings in his district Friday and again Monday without announcement. “He jump-started it a bit,” acknowledged Enslen. “I had to determine who these people were, I didn’t know their qualifications. We’re going to meet with Dar, and I’m anxious to listen to his program. I know that I do need a communications plan for my parents.” Enslen and colleagues Ronna Steel of Maple Valley, Paul Blacken of Delton Kellogg, Todd Geerlings of Hastings, and Jeff Jennette of the Barry Intermediate School District got some unexpected advice from Baltimore Township resident and frequent contributor during public comment periods Don Bradstreet who strongly indicated his feelings about supporting even a program as necessary as the liaison program Enslen had advocated. “A lot of tax money goes to the school sys- 77577311 tem, and a lot of what I see is problems,” said Bradstreet, addressing the attending school leaders directly. “I know for a fact that some of the students graduating can’t read or write or tell time with a clock. We can’t give these kids a basic education, and it pisses me off. “Any tax money that goes to schools, I vote ‘no.’ I’m sick and tired of school systems not doing their jobs. Staff and teachers are not helping kids.” In agenda business, the board: • Received an annual report on the 2012 activities of the Economic Development Alliance and Chamber of Commerce from Director Valerie Byrnes. Byrnes highlighted events and developments in five key areas, including Alliance strategic activities, tourism, economic development projects, the broadband initiative and small business development. Among initiatives spotlighted were the profile the Hop Head Farms development provides the county to emphasize food processing and agribusiness; the Arts and Eats tour and the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament which bring thousands of visitors to Hastings and to the county; the establishment, with the Barry Community Foundation, of the revolving loan fund providing seed funding for projects such as the new hotel project in Rutland Township; opening of the new international technology training center by the Bradford White Corporation; the progress of the county broadband expansion team to increase access and capacity of high-speed Internet countywide; and the work of building an entrepreneurial community through counseling resources, scholarships and a business idea “pitch contest.” • Received a final report on the McKeown Bridge Project from Warren Wheeler, former chair of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board and the board’s representative on the bridge and park project. Wheeler reported that the project was completed $9,177 under budget and even included a number of upgrades, including $30,000 to upgrade boardwalks from synthetic wood to a near-total maintenance-free premium Brazilian hardwood. The total project cost was $327,250 of which $209,427 came from a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant and the remaining $117,823 from local match funding. Wheeler, who told commissioners that the report delivery marked the official end to his tenure with the parks and recreation board, suggested that the project should continue with the addition of a playground and picnic pavilion on the north side of the river. Funding, Wheeler said, could be arranged with a small match from the parks and recreation fund and a Passport Grant. • Approved claims in the amount of $84,092. • Appointed Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg to serve on the Tax Allocation Board as the county board’s representative for a one-year term beginning April 1. • Scheduled an all-day strategic planning session for Wednesday, May 15, for an extensive bus tour evaluation of all county facilities. The board’s next meeting will be Tuesday, April 2, beginning at 9 a.m. in the board chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 3 Thousands of cyclists, spectators descend on Hastings Nearly 3,000 bikers line up fifth annual Barry-Robaiux Bike Race in Hastings. Saturday, making quite a sight along Jefferson Street. (Photo by David Shinavier) by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer More than 2,000 cyclists gathered in downtown Hastings for the fifth annual BarryRoubaix Killer Gravel Road Race Saturday. It was the first time the event was held in downtown Hastings, after having outgrown its previous venue at Gun Lake State Park in Yankee Springs. “We were thrilled with the new location,” said race organizer Rick Plite from Kisscross Events, who partnered with sponsor Founders Brewing Company of Grand Rapids to bring the event to Hastings. “The city was so helpful; they definitely wanted us there. I think it is a great location with room for growth, and we’d like to stay. Any time you move an event and double its size, there are going to be a few problems to work out, but the city did an outstanding job, and we received very few complaints — I’d say less than 1 percent. We got a lot of compliments; we were ecstatic.” Brain VanZweden of Grand Rapids, who entered the race for first time in the fixed-gear class, said he enjoyed the event. “Hastings was welcoming to all of us riders,” he said. Barry County Chief Judge William Doherty heard about the event at a Rotary Club meeting two weeks before the event and decided to sign up for the 23-mile “Chiller” race. “I would definitely do it again,” Doherty said afterward. “The race was extremely well organized, and the city did a nice job coordinating traffic. “But, one thing probably needs to be Jay Herman (left) and Tim Zych work the 36-mile course which, except for Saturday’s colder temperatures, would have made a comfortable gravel road ride a muddy one. (Photo by Seth Graves) The first flight of cyclist wends its way down West Green Street near Pennock Hospital. The start of the Barry-Robaiux Bike Race Saturday looks dry at the start, but grew slippery and cold farther on the course. (Photo by Seth Graves) addressed,” he said, tongue in cheek. “Old men should not be allowed to wear Spandex — not a pretty sight.” Monday, during the Hastings City Council meeting, City Manager Jeff Mansfield commended city staff, police and volunteers for their efforts during the event. “They did a wonderful job,” he said. “And, I think we showed MDOT [Michigan Department of Transportation] that we really are pretty good at traffic control — amazingly good at traffic control. I think it all came off very well.” Deputy Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt agreed. “We do know how to do traffic control here in Hastings,” he said. “What a fun event, It was a fun event to be at — even though I was working, I had a great time,” said Pratt. “I had a chance to walk around and talk to people who were spectators at the race and bikers who participated in the race. They raved about the venue this year compared to years past. They said that the race comes back next year and can be bigger and better than ever.” Pratt said no criminal complaints were associated with the event. “The only issues we did have were very minor traffic issues, and those issues basically worked themselves out on their own,” he said. Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said he polled local merchants, and a number of boutique stores and restaurants reported that they experienced record sales during the event. “We got to show off our downtown, and we got tons of feedback,” Hart said. “We had folks from all over the place. It was great, and everybody had a good time. We will work out the kinks and come out with a new, improved version next year.” Top ten results for this year’s race can be found on page 16. New Car Loan .990% Interest / 1.514% APR* It’s a 2,200-bike blur when cyclists launched their machines for the Barry-Robaiux Bike Race Saturday. (Photo by Seth Graves) We'll put you in the driver’s seat with a great loan rate! *Annual percentage rate. Car loan is subject to credit review and approval. Rates are subject to change. A Hastings City Bank checking account with direct deposit and automatic loan payment is required to obtain this rate. Term is 36 months for 2012 and newer vehicles only. Example: a $25,000 loan at 1.514% APR would have 36 monthly payments of $705.09. Contact any Hastings City Bank lender for other great rates and terms available. 77577294 Kathy Everts, riding with the Real Women Tri team of West Michigan, found speed to go with the endurance she needed to complete the 62-mile loop. (Photo by Seth Graves) Tom Kabacinski of Rockford may have had the most interesting bike race story to tell after he struck a deer and sustained minor injuries. (Photo by Seth Graves) www.HastingsCityBank.com 1-888-422-2280 �Page 4 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Hard work brings welcome rewards Two events last week provided another look at the hidden charm of our local community for those looking in from afar. One was the very public Barry-Roubaix bicycle race that with thousands of participants and spectators in Hastings Saturday. The other was simply a statistic from a ledger book, but our reported 6.5 percent unemployment rate had people statewide wondering how Barry County could be managing one of the state’s lowest rates. Though on the surface, the two events seemed completely opposite — one so colorful, lively and exciting, the other so academic and mathematical — the bike race and the unemployment rate are just two more examples of the dividends we’re being paid for our diligent planning, hard work and support. Let me explain. about. Anytime you attract thousands of people to the community, you bring widespread economic opportunities to local businesses. We also heard from volunteers who said they were impressed with the way bikers handled themselves and with showing how competitors could be friendly, professional and thankful for everything the community did to make them feel at home. It was a great event, good for Hastings and Barry County. It put us on the map as a community in which a well-run, imaginative and entertaining event draws people to a vibrant and fun community. I hope local officials get the message to race officials that we want to make the Barry-Roubaix Race an event that continues to grow and prosper for years. Last weekend, Hastings hosted — for the first time — the fifth Annual BarryRoubaix which had always started and ended at the Gun Lake State Park. With the support of Hastings officials, race organizers moved the event to begin and end in downtown Hastings, drawing huge crowds that nearly doubled the population of our town for approximately 10 hours Saturday. Race organizers say the move to downtown Hastings also doubled the number of competitors. Early Saturday morning, one could see long lines of cars and trucks headed to Hastings with racks of bikes to take part in the big race. The race kicked off at 10 a.m. as more than 2,200 bikers lined up to head out over three different courses depending on their level of expertise. There was the Cushe Chiller a 22-mile challenge; the Hammer Nutrition Thriller that followed a 36-mile course; and the big event, a 62-mile run called the Velocity Killer. If you ventured downtown during the day, you couldn’t help but notice all the cones and pieces of safety equipment marking the route, along with the big Founders Brewing Company tent set up on Court Street to host the after-party celebration for the racers, their families and anyone who wanted to be a part of the big event. According to reports, everything went well. Our office has already received several calls from local citizens and businesses wanting the express their gratitude to anyone who had anything to do with bringing the event to town. According to the mayor and Hastings city workers, it was a huge success. “This kind of event highlights the need for the city and its surrounding and adjacent townships to continue their great efforts,” John Hart, Hastings Community Development director said. “By working together, we leverage our well-built, vibrant urban environment to become a destination for people to visit or invest in our shared communities.” Due to the support of the City of Hastings, along with hundreds of volunteers, it was a great example of small-town hospitality. Everyone worked well together to welcome and to support those who participated in or watched the event. There were some surprises. In fact, we heard that one of the bikers appeared to have suffered a heart attack along the course. Apparently, fellow bikers found the fallen contestant and immediately came to his aid, providing CPR until a helicopter got to them and took the patient to Grand Rapids. Another biker broadsided a deer that leaped out along the course, ending the cyclist’s ride and leaving him with a few cuts and bruises. We also heard great things from local business people. Restaurants, gas stations, gift stores, grocery stores even area campgrounds benefited from the racers. Our office also received a call from a local kennel, happy that cyclists left their pets while they were riding the trail. That’s what economic development is all Barry County was one of few counties across the state reporting a reduction in unemployment. According to the report, Barry County has added even more jobs since the beginning of the year. In January 2012, Barry County reported an unemployment rate of 7.1 percent. Now, in January 2013, the rate has declined to 6.5 percent — the lowest in all of our neighboring counties. This is good news for Barry County, especially when, throughout the state and the nation, most of the headlines have been about what’s driving the sluggish job market. Recruiting Trends, an annual publication from Michigan State University, reports that employers are concerned with the nation’s economic direction. Employers continue to voice their concerns with Europe’s economy and the impact it is having on our economic growth. Plus, they’ve grown weary with our deeply divided political leadership which, they say, is putting a damper on their hiring plans. Employers are also concerned with the uncertainty of new regulations and the potential cost of health care as more of the regulations kick in next year. The report said the most troubling aspect is that college graduates continue to have a sense of entitlement and unrealistic salary expectations. And, employers are concerned with the preparedness of college students entering the workplace, especially their work experience in professional settings and their attitudes toward work itself. So, why is Barry County doing so well? Many of the area’s companies are owned and operated by local boards and administrators. It’s these companies that have a history of weathering the storm during tough economic times, dating back to the Great Depression. Over the past eight years, most of the county’s unemployment numbers were driven due to job losses coming from outside the county. Local business and industry has done a good job in keeping people on the job by offering them stable employment. At Monday’s Hastings Rotary meeting, guest speaker Donald Mann, a bank consultant for Michigan’s community banks, said that there are five community banks in Hastings. Most communities our size across the state might have one, and many communities don’t have any. So, as we look forward, it’s imperative that consumers do their best to support local businesses whenever they can — because it’s an investment in maintaining a stronger economy for all of us. From more than 2,000 bikes all over county roads Saturday to an economic report pointing in a hopeful direction, we know our town and county is a well-kept and charming secret. The two events from last week may seem simple, but I know that real art is in making the difficult look easy. Congratulations everybody on jobs well done County reports Barry-Roubaix Race low unemployment shows Hastings as a rates Last week’s news release from the Bureau true destination of Labor Market Information indicated that Spring drip While waiting for spring to get here, Jodi White of Hastings had time to take a photo of ice slowly melting off the tip of an oak leaf. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Dreaming of summer trip? Do you recognize any of these men or know why this photo was taken? Are they getting ready for the selling season, or set to go on a trip? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other informa- tion. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. So far, no one has identified the photo that was left at the front counter several years ago. What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported next week, along with a new question. Last week: March Madness is here. The 68-team field for college’s national basketball championship was announced Sunday and included both the University of Michigan and Michigan State. Will either team survive to the Final Four? 100% 0% Yes No Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics For this week: Thousands marched at post offices across the country last weekend protesting the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to cut Saturday mail delivery as a means of addressing a $15.9 billion budget shortfall in the last fiscal year alone. Would you miss Saturday mail delivery? q q Yes No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 5 Stop the madness of running school bus lights To the editor: It’s a case of ‘stupid is as stupid does’ when people continually run school bus stop lights and put children at risk of injury or death or cause accidents when they hit our buses. I was almost hit March 14 in front of my house while waiting with my nephew to cross the highway to board his bus. The Jeep that deliberately and maliciously ran the bus lights never even tried to stop. These people should not be allowed to drive because they make our roads dangerous and unsafe for everyone. They also should have to go back to driving school when they receive a ticket for running the bus lights or hitting a school bus. There must also be better teaching in driver’s education classes about this habitual problem and the danger of running school bus lights or hitting a school bus. There also has to be stiffer and harsher penalties for this behavior and this willful disregard of school bus warning lights for the safety and the welfare of our children. Let’s stop our madness of running the red lights on a school bus and pay attention and care. They could be your children or your grandchildren. Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Soo Locks open for 2013 shipping season The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced that the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie opened Monday, March 25, marking the beginning of the 2013 Great Lakes shipping season. The upbound Paul R. Tregurtha was the first ship to enter the Poe Lock at 12:01 a.m. headed from its winter layup in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., to Duluth, Minn., said Bill Campbell, lockmaster at the Soo. With bundled-up spectators watching from the nearby observation deck, the 1,013-foot Tregurtha cleared the Poe at 12:58 a.m. Six vessels passed through the Poe by 9 a.m. “The annual seasonal opening of the Soo Locks is an important event for the Great Lakes region,” said Lt. Col. Robert J. Ells, district engineer. “The locks serve as a conduit for transporting commodities such as coal, iron ore and grain that energize our nation’s economy. I am pleased the public can witness the impressive spectacle of huge freighters locking through, and I want to thank the hard-working Soo Area Office employees who braved harsh weather to have the locks ready for another busy shipping season.” The locks were closed Jan. 15 and underwent routine repairs and maintenance during the winter shutdown. The MacArthur Lock, located beside the Poe, will continue undergoing maintenance for several weeks. to MDARD for distribution to licensed animal shelters. Bear ranch can continue mission of rescue, education Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed legislation allowing Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry to continue its mission of rescuing bear cubs and educating visitors about the animals. The new law allows the public direct contact with bear cubs up to 90 pounds and 36 weeks old. The Large Carnivore Act currently restricts contact with animals — like lions, tigers, leopards and bears — older than 20 weeks. Since bear cubs arrive in the spring, the bears at Oswald’s ranch grew older than 20 weeks by the end of the tourism season, and the ranch was granted an exemption. Open since 1997, Oswald’s Bear Ranch currently has 29 bears on site. “Oswald’s Bear Ranch is an important piece of the Upper Peninsula culture,” Snyder said. “The Oswalds play an important role in raising rescued cubs to adulthood, as well as providing the public with education about black bears.” Visit www.legislature.mi.gov for more information on the bill. Tax checkoff helps shelter pets Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development officials are reminding Michigan taxpayers to consider the Companion Animal Welfare Fund check-off when filing their 2012 taxes. “Each year, more Michigan citizens recognize the value of supporting this program,” said MDARD State Veterinarian Dr. Steven Halstead. “As a result, 59 Michigan shelters have used funds to sterilize and find homes for companion animals. Each year, taxpayers increase the adoptability of hundreds of cats and dogs in Michigan.” The Companion Animal Welfare Fund supports efforts relating to the spaying and neutering of animals and helps finance costs for protecting and caring for animals that have been subjected to cruelty or neglect. Taxpayers may elect to contribute $5, $10 or any other amount to the fund. The Michigan Department of Treasury collects the check-off dollars and delivers them HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Beginning today, teen drivers with Level 1 or Level 2 licenses under the Michigan Graduated Driver Licensing program are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving. Known as Kelsey’s Law, the restriction was named in honor of Kelsey Raffaele, 17, of Sault Ste. Marie, who was killed in a cellphone-related crash in 2010. “Born from tragedy, Kelsey’s Law will help novice drivers focus solely on driving,” said Michael L. Prince, OHSP director. “The largest contributing factors to teen traffic crashes are inexperience and immaturity. Driver distractions only exacerbate these situations so we hope teens will remember to put their phone in park.” Violations of Kelsey’s Law will be a civil infraction with fines up to $100, as well as possible additional costs up to $100. No points are associated with this civil infraction, and it does not impact status in the GDL program. Exemptions to the law include emergency situations and hands-free devices. In 2011 in Michigan, 52 people were killed and 452 were seriously injured in crashes involving drivers ages 17 and younger. (Level 1 and Level 2 license holders are between 14 years, 9 months old and 17 years old.) March madness by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: the new My Social Security service, the retirement estimator, online benefit application, and online Extra Help application. Let’s take a look at the lineup. My Social Security is an online account that allows you quick access to your personal Social Security information. During your working years, once you create your online account, you can use My Social Security to obtain a copy of your Social Security Statement. If you already receive Social Security benefits, you can now sign into your account to view, save and print your benefit verification letter; check your benefit payment information; and even change your address and phone number in our records. You also can start or change your direct deposit information. Check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The retirement estimator is an easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of your Thursday, March 28 — So Many Books … book club discusses Truth-Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock, 1 to 2; Movie Memories plays favorites with “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir,” starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 29 — preschool story time has a ball with “what a hoot,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30 — VITA tax counseling, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 1 — Computer class learns all about Twitter, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 — toddler story time enjoys being “just plain silly,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 — 1st to 3rd Club has fun with “underwear,” 4 to 5; library book club discusses Mrs. Kennedy and Me, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! New teen drivers must put their phones in park SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN 77576889 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV State News Roundup future Social Security benefits. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator or in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/calculador. The online benefit application is the most convenient way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home — it’s fast, easy and secure. Try it out when you’re ready to retire at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. The online Extra Help application is an easy way to save about $4,000 a year on your Medicare prescription drug costs. To qualify for the Extra Help, you must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp. To learn more about our winning online services, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. �Page 6 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77577074 Worship Together Area Obituaries Steve N. Boomer ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer, Youth Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Mar. 31 - Worship Services 8 and 10 a.m.; No Sunday School. Mar. 31 - Easter Breastkfast after 1st service. April 1 - Women of Faith Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. April 2 - Brothers of Grace 7 p.m; Worship Committee Meeting 7 p.m. April 3 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5:30-7 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org for information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 NASHVILLE, MI – Steve N. Boomer, age 59, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, as a result of critical burns to his body. He was born July 16, 1953 in Hastings, the son of Norman and Doris (Richards) Boomer. Steve, also known as "Boomer" to all his friends, attended Maple Valley Schools, graduating in 1971. He has held various jobs over the years: Flexfab, Kellogg Company and and various constructions jobs. For the last 12 years, Steve had been employed at E. W. Bliss Company. He loved cooking, barbecuing and entertaining. Steve enjoyed gardening and loved his flower garden. Steve's favorite pastime was fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Flossie Richards and Jeremiah and Viola Boomer, and cousin, Olivia Sage Hull. Steve is survived by his parents, Norman and Doris Boomer; sister, Vicki (Roger) Hill; brother, Dave Boomer; sister, Lori (James) Olmstead; nieces and nephews, Steven (Aim) Smith, Lori Smith, Jeremy (Amy) Smith, Allison (Tory) Seif, Jonathan Smith Carolyn Smith, Benjamin (Michelle) Hull, Joseph Hull, Ashley Boomer, and Chelsea Boomer. A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings. Pastor Jeff Arnett officiated the service. Dave Boomer gave the eulogy. Interment took place at Barryville Cemetery in Castleton Township. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. James (Jim) D. Corkins Patricia (Patty) Simpson HASTINGS, MI – Patricia (Patty) Jo (Lancaster) Simpson was born on October 6, 1955 in Hastings. She was the daughter of Nile Albert Lancaster and Zana Marie (Douglas) and Aaron James Shuck. She was educated in a one room schoolhouse in her elementary years and then at Holland High School. Patricia had many hobbies, but her two main loves were her family and drawing. Early in life she had plans to work for Disney as one of their cartoon artists, but life took her in a different direction. Patty became a mom on August 2, 1972, to her only daughter, Monica Jo. On August 16, 1980, Patty married the love of her life, Roger Wayne Simpson at the Third Reformed Church, in Holland, MI. The three of them made their home together in a small house on Thirteenth Street in Holland, MI where they lived for 18 years. In the fall of 1996, Roger and Patty finally moved to their dream house in the Allegan woods where they remained until Roger’s passing on October 11, 2010 of pancreatic cancer. Patty was employed at Resthaven Care Center for over 30 years, starting as an aide and working her way up to supervisor of housekeeping/laundry. She retired in 2005 due to her illness. Patty’s strength and, well, flat-out stubbornness, had brought her furrther than anyone could have imagined. With a diagnosis of stage three ovarian cancer, a complete hysterectomy and lymphedema, she sure surpassed the 18 months that she was given eight years ago. She will be greatly missed. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Monica (Chris) Grimm; a special “daughter” Brandy (Joe) Garcia; grandchildren, Michael (Brandy) Grimm, Mischa (Joshua) Clawson, Jordan Grimm and Christiejo Grimm; greatgrandchildren, Destiny, Jayden, Landon, Makija and Claire; mother, Zana Shuck; brothers, Robert (Susan) Lancaster, Terry (Judy) Lancaster, Marvin (Diane) Lancaster, Gene Lancaster, Charles (Pat) Shuck, Roxie (Diane) Shuck and sister, Marcia Price, along with several nieces and nephews and her loving dog, Happy and two cats, Gaby and Motto. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wayne Simpson; father, Nile Albert Lancaster; stepfather, Aaron John Shuck and her brother, Forrest Shuck. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville. Pastor James Collison officiated. Interment was at the Mill Grove Cemetery, Valley Township, Allegan County. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. An online registry book is available at www.chappellfuneralhome.com James R. Thomas BUCHANAN, MI - James R. Thomas, age 72, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Mishawaka, with his wife at his side. He was born in Hastings, on October 15, 1940, to Francis James and Zona (Neil) Thomas. After graduating from Hastings High School, James enlisted in the US Army and served his country proudly during the Vietnam era. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dairy science from Michigan State University. He worked for many years in management within the food industry. On June 8, 1963 he married Joy Hare at a ceremony in Dowling. James was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed playing baseball and watching Michigan State, the Tigers and Lions. He also was gifted at playing the steel guitar and liked to read, watch movies and had a love of history, both in learning and teaching. He was preceded in death by his father. James is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years Joy Thomas of Buchanan; his mother, Zona G. Thomas of Hastings; three daughters, Kelly (Vince) Spradling of Littleton, CO, Lauri (Ted) Ventsias of Ft. Worth, TX, Kati (Leland) Payne of Buchanan; a son, Lee (Michelle) Thomas of Buchanan; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a sister, Judy Thomas of Hastings. In keeping with James’ wishes, cremation has taken place and his family will be having a private memorial at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Community Church, 2390 Lake Street, Niles, MI 49120. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family or upload a photo of James may do so on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ BrownFuneralHomeNiles. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home in Niles. Rodney “Rod” Swinehart DELTON, MI – James (Jim) D. Corkins, age 75, of Delton, passed away on March 25, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 11, 1937, the son of Edward and Jennie (Atwood) Corkins. They resided in Battle Creek. James graduated from Battle Creek Central and retired from Kalamazoo State Hospital in 1991 after 18 years. He is survived by Les Hyde of Delton, companion of 44 years. James (Jim) was married to Betty (Busick) Jenkins. Also surviving are daughters, Korena Corkins of Battle Creek, Vicki Corkins of Hastings, Kristine (Corkins) Poole and Norm Baker of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren: grandsons, Tyler and Amanda (Norton) Farmer of Hastings, William and Misty (Vantrease) Baker of Battle Creek; granddaughters, Tabatha Poole of Battle Creek, Lynn Farmer of Hastings, Sarah Poole and Eric Stimac, Jr. of Battle Creek, Trixie Coldwell of Battle Creek, Tiffany and Mark Cronin of Kalamazoo, Tracey Baker of Vicksburg; 12 great-grandchildren, Tanner, Tyler, Chase, Easten, Evelyn, Colin, Keegan, Austin, Will, Christopher, Anntaya and Makayla. Also survived by sister, Joy Hill of Battle Creek; brother, Jerry and Carolyn Corkins of Battle Creek; two nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jennie Corkins and brother, Lawrence (Larry) Corkins and brother-inlaw, Jerry Hill and great-granddaughter, Chyanne Lind, all of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Baxter Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Gobles at Earl Cemetery. A celebration of James (Jim’s) life at Kris and Norm’s home at 2:30 p.m. DELTON, MI – Rodney “Rod” Swinehart, of Delton, passed away suddenly March 23, 2013. Rod was born September 23, 1963, in Plainwell, the son of Roger and Linda (Leach) Swinehart. A 1982 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Rodney was a former employee of Preferred Plastics. On October 1, 1988, he married the love of his life DeEtte (Dee) Baker, who survives. Rod is also survived by sons, Kody and Casey Swinehart; a daughter, DeEtte Robin Swinehart; two grandsons, Jayce and Ryan; his mother, Linda Swinehart; his uncle: Richard Leach; siblings, Robin Swinehart, Ronda Swinehart, Rick (Donna) Swinehart, Jay Swinehart, Curtiss Swinehart, Linda Swinehart, Tyrone (Shelly) Swinehart, and Christine Swinehart; brothers-in-law, Richard (Kenda) Baker, Daniel Baker, Dave (Lenona) Baker and Doug (Missy) Baker, and many nieces, nephews and cousins that meant the world to him. Rod was preceded in death by his father, Roger; a son, Ric; a brother, Preston and a nephew, Preston Swinehart. Rod loved his family more than anything. He also loved hunting with a passion, softball, mushrooming and running the roads in the middle of the night. If anyone needed help, they could always call Rod. He was a friend to everyone and everyone was his friend. He took great pride in each of his children, and loved being a grandpa. Our life with him has been a great adventure. Well Rod, you get to continue your great adventures with Ric, your dad and brother. Tell Ric and my mom and dad I love them for me. Our lives will never be the same without you, Dee. Rod’s family will receive friends Thursday, April 4, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. A memorial service will be conducted, Friday, April 5, 2013, 3 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove Street, Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden will officiate. Burial will take place in Brush Ridge Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to the Rod Swinehart Monument Fund. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view Rod’s online guest book or to leave a condolence message for his family. Roland (Ron) Letot HASTINGS, MI – Roland (Ron) Letot, age 58, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born February 1, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Dale and Peg (Whited) Letot. Ron attended Danville High School in Danville, IN, graduating in 1973. He married Elissa Nesbella on September 9, 1988. For the last five years, he had been employed by Lacks Enterprises in Kentwood. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking. He also enjoyed target practice and driving his Kubota tractor. Ron was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and his young son. He is survived by his wife, Lissie; son, Carson and daughters, Kyle and Dena Letot; and his mother, Peg Letot. A memorial service in his honor will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Richard Altine will officiate the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: K Q 4 M: A Q 10 6 L: Q 9 6 4 K: Q 7 WEST EAST N: 8 6 5 3 M: 9 L: 10 8 7 5 2 K: J 9 4 N: 9 7 2 M: J 8 3 2 L: A 3 K: 10 6 5 2 SOUTH: N: A J 10 M: K 7 5 4 L: K J K: A K 8 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: East/West L Lead:5L North East K 3K K 4K 6NT Pass Pass Pass South 2NT M 3M N 4N Pass West Pass Pass Pass Pass Today’s column completes our discussion of Commonly Played Conventions You Should Know. Today we will look at a convention that used to be played a lot more than it is today. The Gerber Convention, created by John Gerber (1906-1981) of Houston in 1938, has fallen out of favor with many modern bridge players. However, the Gerber Convention is still a useful convention to know, and it showed up in today’s hand, so let’s take a look at the Gerber Convention. South opened a solid 19 point hand with 2NT. While some may think that that opening bid is a bit light, South’s balanced hand describes the hand perfectly with stoppers in all four suits. The danger, of course, is that North may pass that bid as a 2NT opening bid is not a forcing bid. This time, however, North has a fistful of points and is ready to bid. With 15 high-card points, North is determined to reach slam for the partnership. First things first, however. North starts with a 3K bid, the Stayman Convention after two no trump, asking for a four-card major. South responds that she does indeed have a four-card major in hearts and bids 3M. North next bids 4K, an artificial bid known as the Gerber Convention. This convention is used specifically after no trump openings and is a slam-looking-way to ask for aces at a lower bid than using Blackwood. North is interested in a no trump contract as her hand is balanced with stoppers in three of the four suits. A 6NT contract would be ideal. The Gerber Convention asks for aces just as the Blackwood Convention asks for aces. The responses are similar but at a lower bid on the bidding ladder. Use 4K to ask for aces. A 4L response shows no aces or all four aces; 4M shows one ace; 4N shows two aces, and 4NT shows three aces. On this hand, South bids 4N showing two aces. With one ace in her hand, North pushes the contract to 6NT despite the fact that the North/South team is missing one ace. 6NT is the final contract. West led the fourth card down from her longest and strongest: 5L. East immediately took the trick with the AL. To make the contract, all the rest of the tricks would have to be taken by North/South. What was South’s plan? South could count 11 tricks without giving up the lead: AN, KNN, QN; KL, QL; AM, KM, QM; AK, KK, and QK. Where would the last trick come from? After taking the first trick, East dutifully returned a diamond to partner, but South took the KL in her hand. Taking the AM next, playing the QK, and a heart to the KM in her hand, South had four tricks in so far. A heart back to the QM, a spade to the AN, the KN, and the QN gave her four more tricks. With four tricks to go, South next played the good QL from the board, and she led the 7K from the board to her KK in her hand. The AK was played next, and the final trick was the good 8K. Six no trump bid and made. Looking at the hand as shown in today’s column, it is easy to see that no tricks can be earned by a finesse or a long suit. South played the hand beautifully, forcing East/West to hang on to their sure winners. Sure winners don’t always materialize, as in this case. Both of their setting tricks of the 10L and the JM fell on the 13th club. Using the Gerber Convention after no trump opening bids may not be as popular in the bridge-playing world as it used to be, but sometimes it might just be the right convention to pull out of your sleeve and win the day. Review the Gerber Convention and keep it handy. It may show up sooner than you expected. ***** Local Bridge Class News: Beginning on April 9th, 2013, the second in a series of American Contract Bridge Classes, “The Play of the Hand in the 21st Century” will begin at the Kellogg Community College Technology Building on Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek. This class will run from 6-8 PM. on Tuesday nights for eight weeks, finishing at the end of May. Call the Life Long Learning Program at KCC for further details and enrollment. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Skate park to get more equipment, possible renovations by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It pays to shop around. Monday evening the Hastings City Council approved the purchase of gently used skate park equipment for the 1st Ward Park from the Lansing YMCA for a fraction of the cost if the equipment was new. The funds will come from $15,000 donated for improvements to the park. “The equipment is in great condition and is being offered at a cost of $6,250, approximately one-eighth of what it would cost brand new today,” said Hastings Community Development Director John Hart. Hart said that although the equipment is 10 years old, it had never been outdoors. He added that Randall Bertrand, the pastor of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, who works with the young people involved with the Active Youth Movement at the park, said they had inspected the equipment and were excited about it and a group of volunteers will pick up the equipment and temporarily place it on top of the shuffle board courts adjacent to the current skate pad. The $15,000 donation was from John Raguin, the co-founder of Guideware Software, He said Hastings Mutual Insurance was the first company to implement Guideware software in 2004, and he wanted to give something back to the community. In addition to approving purchase of the equipment, city council members also approved an application for $45,000 DNR Passport Grant which would be used for further improvements to 1st Ward Park. If the city is selected to receive a grant, funds would be used to repair the park’s interior sidewalks and install historic-style pedestrian-level lampposts with LED lights, add sewer and water to the park, install a drinking fountain, expand the skate pad, add more skate park equipment and install a park sign. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority has approved a $5,000 contribution toward the project, which would be combined with $22,620 from the department of public works and parks and recreation budget $8,750 remaining from Raguin’s donation for the city’s match and leverage. The total cost of the renovations is estimated at $81,370. If awarded, the city will receive notice in December 2013. In other business, the council: • Accepted the donation of the sculpture entitled “The Gatherer” for permanent display in downtown Hastings. John Kwak, who was Raguin’s partner in the design and implementation of the software used by Hastings Mutual, also wanted to make a donation to the city to express his appreciation. Kwak agreed to purchase the sculpture for $16,000 and The city will use a recent donation to purchase this skateboard equipment for the 1st Ward park. give it to the city. The cost of the purchase was reduced by 20 percent when the DDA agreed to forego its commission on the sale of the piece, and the staff at the Midwest Sculpture Initiative agreed to reduce its commission to 10 percent, which allowed the DDA to also collect a 10 percent commission which will be used to purchase a bronze plaque which will be installed with the sculpture, recognizing Kwak for his donation. • Approved an amendment to the 2012-13 fiscal year budget, increasing general fund expenditures to accommodate additional training costs for city council members and election expenses for the cemetery millage proposal. Costs for the millage proposal will be reimbursed by the Cemetery Action Group. The amendment also includes increases in the DDA fund to reflect donations and anticipated expenditures for the construction of the spray plaza. • Approved a license agreement with AT&T to allow the communications company to update its antennas installed on the city’s north water tower. • Awarded a bid, not to exceed $14,651 to Dig-It Inc. for directional boring under Fall Creek as part of the East Madison Street water main project. • Authorized the rental of a track excavator from Caterpillar of Grand Rapids for $8,000 per month for DPW staff to use on the wet, loose soil they expect to encounter on the east — NOTICE — To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Michael W. Puerner, Secretary and Todd Jentink of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. ***** Alyssa Leona Shoop, born at Pennock Hospital at 1:14 a.m. to Ashley LaClair and Larry Shoop of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Paytin Jane, born at Pennock Hospital on March 18, 2013 at 8:04 a.m. to Autumn Keeler and Larry Dinger Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Bristol Sue, born at Pennock Hospital on March 18, 2013 at 2:48 a.m. to Zachary and Shanda Livermore of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad Happy 30 Anniversary th BRAD & JODY ~ March 25, 1983 ~ Love, Your Family 77577300 TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 B&L OResidential/Commercial UTDOOR SERVICES, LLC Spring Clean-Ups • Landscaping Fertilizing • Reseeding • Mowing Competitive Rates, Licensed & Insured Over 15 Years Experience (269) 908-5110 07623782 WHERE CAN YOU PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD AND NOT GET INTO TROUBLE? (at Son-Shine Preschool...) But, as well as learning through play, there’s tactile experience, and writing names and numbers, and much more. Son-Shine is a ministry of Hope United Methodist Church on South M-37 Hwy. Classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday for 3 to 5 year olds. Son-Shine is fully licensed and class sizes are held to a maximum of 12. Enrolling now for Fall 2013! More Info? 77577317 Call 269-945-4995 Route 66 Two Lane Tour May 14 Shipshewana May 21 Chicago Shopping / Sightseeing June 8 Eastern Mountains & Outer Banks May 6-13- last chance! Michigan Wine Trails June 11-13 Amish Mystery Tour June 19-21 Call or email for more information or a complete brochure! 517.647.2050 or 855.219.0085 hartzlertours@gmail.com Complete tour information can be found at: www. hartzlertours.com Don’t delay, tours are filling fast, inquire today! 77577322 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Call 945-9554 for more information. 07623641 Thomas William, born at Pennock Hospital on March 13, 2013 at 4:47 p.m. to Tom and Kayla Dowker of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Jayce Allen, born at Pennock Hospital on March 14, 2013 at 8:32 p.m. to Heather Cook of Ionia. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Liam Daniel, born at Pennock Hospital on March 14, 2013 at 9:42 p.m. to Daniel and Krista Swift of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Bryce Alan, born at Pennock Hospital on March 16, 2013 at 5:40 a.m. to Jamie Derby GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 77576945 For All Your Tent Rental Needs Newborn Babies Madison Street water main project. • Approved a request from My Alpha Place to hold its 17th annual Life Walk Saturday, June 22. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with participants walking, running or pushing strollers on city sidewalks, beginning and ending at My Alpha Place, located at 838 W. Green St. • Approved a request from the Hastings Women’s Club to “yarn bomb”, or cover the trees in front of Hastings Public Library with yarn in celebration of the General Federation of Women Club’s anniversary. The the yarn bomb will be installed Sunday, March 24 and will be left up for up to two weeks. • Announced the next meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission has been postponed and will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. �Page 8 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa by Elaine Garlock Tonight is Maundy Thursday with services at several local churches. The service at Central United Methodist Church is at 6:30 p.m.; First Congregational Church service is at 7 p.m. The community Good Friday service will be at Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. tomorrow, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. Several local pastors will take part, and the chancel choir of the host church will sing. The community Easter egg hunt for youngsters is Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Village Park on Fourth Avenue. The museum exhibits of dolls and toys over the weekend was a wonder to behold, with spectacular exhibits of dolls and more. There was a village of Lincoln Logs with appropriate animals, blocks, dolls of every vintage and style, and stuffed toys where displayed with an area of jigsaw puzzles with a geographical map done, another puzzle in progress and two more waiting to be assembled. Two visitors Saturday spent a full two hours working on a recreation of an antique postcard photo of downtown Lake Odessa in the horse and buggy days when nearly every store had a strip awning to protect its wares in the show window. The scene shows a steeple on the Baptist Church on First Street at Sixth Avenue, now the home of Becky and the Late Eligio Galaviz. It was a time for nostalgia for visitors who saw toys from their young years on display. First Congregational Church had another soup supper Wednesday of last week with a record attendance of 29. Pastor Mark Jarvie brought another in the series of Lenten meditation with Scripture readings pertinent to Holy Week. Leah Abbott, with assistance from Barbara Wickham hosted the Ruth Circle of Center United Methodist Church’s Unit of United Methodist Women. March 21, Virginia Decker brought the program for the day, and plans were discussed for the spring breakfast to be held Saturday, April 13. Ben and Laura Foreback of Sixth Avenue moved last weekend to Eagle where they will be much closer to his work in Okemos and hers at DeWitt schools. Some of the work of the Lamar Construction Company is now visible from Sixth Avenue and Tupper Lake Street on the west side of the existing freezer plant of Twin City Foods. The roof frame is now visible from the south side above neighboring buildings. During Lent, the front of the sanctuary at Central United Methodist Church has had new additions each week to the tall wooden cross. It had olive leaves, with weekly additions of rope, sword, lantern, bowl and pitcher, chain, rooster, plank and then removal of crown of thorns replaced with palm branch. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville resident Ryan Grevenstuk was surprised when he saw a man wearing a Thornapple Kellogg sweatshirt — in Patagonia, Chile. Grevenstuk is a product manager for Flexco of Grand Rapids and was in Chile for business. While waiting for a flight in a restaurant in the very small town of Punta Arenas on the southern tip of Chile, Grevenstuk thought for a second he might already have been home. “It wasn’t even busy or anything,” related Grevenstuk. “I think our group and this man and his family were the only ones in there.” But Grevenstuk couldn’t help but do a double take when he saw the man in the restaurant wearing a Thornapple Kellogg football sweatshirt. Its backside read “5 McKee.” “At first he couldn’t understand why I was so interested,” said Grevenstuk, whose wife, Jessica, is a Thornapple Kellogg graduate and who also has family members who work at TK schools. The man spoke only Spanish, said Grevenstuk, but they were able to communicate enough for Grevenstuk to relate to the man that TK was the school in Grevenstuk’s small hometown. The man said he bought the shirt at a discount shop of some sort. “I originally thought he must be from Middleville or have some connection to the Ryan Grevenstuk (left) was surprised when he saw a man in Patagonia, Chile wearing a TK shirt. community, but he just happened to buy the shirt,” said Grevenstuk. Grevenstuk said he travels often for his job and rarely sees even a Michigan or Michigan State shirt, let alone a shirt from his own small hometown. “It just makes you realize it really is a small world,” he said. Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Retirement, succession plans: ‘must haves’ for business owners NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Agricultural Preservation Board (4 positions: 2 representing Natural Resource Conservation, and 2 representing Agricultural Interest) Community Mental Health Authority Board (2 positions, partial terms; 1 must be a primary consumer) Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (1 position, Member at Large) This position requires completion of a special application form. Please contact the County Administrator’s Office to request a copy, at 269-945-1284. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77576805 NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT On February 21, 2013, HandsOn Battle Creek, Inc. f/k/a the Volunteer Center of Battle Creek, Inc. (HOBC), a designated 2-1-1 community resource information and referral answering point, filed an application with the Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) requesting approval of a merger with the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR). The application states that the merger of HOBC and UWBCKR will not affect or interrupt the ongoing operations of 2-1-1 answering point services currently performed by HOBC, and such services will be provided on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week basis during and after such merger. Any interested person may review the application at the office of HandsOn, 34 West Jackson Street, Suite 4A, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, or online at http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile/viewcase.php?casenum=17217. You may also request a copy of the application by calling the MPSC’s Telecommunications Division at (517) 241-6200. Written and electronic comments may be filed with the Commission and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2013. Written comments should be sent to the: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909, with a copy mailed to David P. Lucas, Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C., The Battle Creek Tower, Suite 450, 70 West Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. Electronic comments may be e-mailed to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov . All comments should reference Case No. U-17217. Comments received in this matter become public information, posted on the Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. HANDSON BATTLE CREEK, INC. 77577304 Middleville man learns the world really is small If you own a business, you may well follow a “do it now” philosophy — which is, of course, necessary to keep things running smoothly. Still, you also need to think about tomorrow — which means you’ll want to take action on your own retirement and business succession plans. Fortunately, you’ve got some attractive options in these areas. For example, you could choose a retirement plan that offers at least two key advantages: potential taxdeferred earnings and a wide array of investment options. Plus, some retirement plans allow you to make tax-deductible contributions. In selecting a retirement plan, you’ll need to consider several factors, including the size of your business and the number of employees. If your business has no full-time employees other than yourself and your spouse, you may consider a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan or an owneronly 401(k), sometimes known as an individual or solo 401(k). Or, if your goal is to contribute as much as possible, you may want to consider an owner-only defined benefit plan. If you have employees, you might want to investigate a SIMPLE IRA or even a 401(k) plan. Your financial advisor, working with plan design professionals and your tax advisor, can help you analyze the options and choose the plan that fits with your combined personal and business goals. Now, let’s turn to business succession plans. Ultimately, your choice of a succession plan strategy will depend on many factors, such as the value of your business, your need for the proceeds from the sale of the business for your retirement, your successor, and how well your business can continue without you. If your goal is to keep the business within the family, you’ll need to consider how much control you wish to retain (and for how long), whether you wish to gift or sell, how you balance your estate among your heirs, and who can reasonably succeed you in running the business. Many succession planning techniques are STOCKS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on April 17, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by David & Janette Stryker, 736 Miller Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080 for a Special Land Use Permit for the construction of a 12’ x 12’ accessory building on a vacant lot pursuant to section 4.20-“Residential Accessory Buildings”. The subject property is 10931 Beech Island – Plainwell, MI 49080 – 08-12-260-009-00 and is located in R2 zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77577298 The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 34.36 +.67 AT&T 36.74 +.60 BP PLC 42.32 +1.32 CMS Energy Corp 21.35 +.26 Coca-Cola Co 40.69 +1.36 Conagra 35.47 +.21 Eaton 61.16 -.23 Family Dollar Stores 60.66 +2.52 Fifth Third Bancorp 16.41 -.10 Flowserve CP 165.42 -1.84 Ford Motor Co. 13.31 +.15 General Mills 48.63 +2.21 General Motors 28.15 +.05 Intel Corp. 21.76 +.62 Kellogg Co. 64.00 +1.53 McDonald’s Corp 98.50 +.10 Perrigo Co. 117.54 +.24 Pfizer Inc. 28.60 +.61 Sears Holding 50.89 -.86 Spartan Motors 5.21 -.23 Spartan Stores 17.85 -.17 Stryker 64.86 +.09 TCF Financial 14.84 +.11 Walmart Stores 74.77 +2.32 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1600.18 $28.75 14,559 519M -12.38 -.17 +104 -162M available, including an outright sale to a third party, a sale to your employees or management (at once or over time), or the transfer of your business within your family through sales or gifts during your life, at your death or any combination thereof. Many succession plans include a buy-sell agreement. Upon your death, such an agreement could allow a business partner or a key employee to buy the business from your surviving spouse or whoever inherits your business interests. To provide the funds needed for the partner or employee (or even one of your children) to purchase the business, an insurance policy could be purchased. Your estate plan — including your will and any living trust — should address what happens with the business, in case you still own part or all of it at your death. The best-laid succession plans may go awry if the unexpected occurs. All these business succession options can be complex, so before choosing any of them, you will need to consult with your legal and financial advisors. Whether it’s selecting a retirement plan or a succession strategy, you’ll want to take your time and make the choices that are appropriate for your individual situation. You work extremely hard to run your business — so do whatever it takes to help maximize your benefits from it. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Bird songs and human speech by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Two features this time of year make my heart glad. One is the rapidly increasing length of the day. In September, we lose daylight quickly, but in the spring we gain it all back just as rapidly. Although the same pattern is repeated each year (so you’d think I’d be used to it) I’m always somehow surprised and delighted when we get to this time of year and have early sunrises and spreading daylight in the evenings. The other part of this time of year that gladdens my soul is the singing of birds. Starting as soon as it gets light, the birds go at it, vocalizing for their own purposes, but entertaining all of us who listen for a minute before we rush off to work. Recently scientists announced new findings regarding bird songs and what makes them possible in terms of fundamental neurobiology. Songbirds, it turns out, are interesting to study because when they hatch out of their eggs, they don’t know the songs they will later sing as adults. That means they are a bit like us people when we are born. Like the birds, we have to learn to make sounds and speak like our parents, it’s not something we are born able to do. It’s not that birds and people are highly similar in evolutionary terms and thus share this same basic trait of needing to learn how to vocalize like our kin. Indeed it’s been about 300 million years since birds and humans had a common evolutionary ancestor — that’s a long time even by geologic standards. At some point since that longago split, both the animals that became birds and the primates that later led to us people independently acquired the ability to make complex tones and sounds. Erich Jarvis of Duke University Medical Center is a neurobiologist who has “gone to the birds” in his quest to understand how it is some animals learn to speak the languages in which different species are immersed. He and his colleagues recently announced findings of their work. One of the take-away messages of the research is that brains in quite different species have evolved over time in similar ways to produce highly useful features like songs and speech. “I feel more comfortable that we can link structures in songbird brains to analogous structures in human brains due to convergent evolution,” Jarvis said to a reporter from ScienceNews. Jarvis and company have discovered some 80 genes that turn off and on in like manner in the brains of songbirds and people. The genes don’t behave that way in the brains of birds that don’t learn tunes from their parents. The research could have some useful applications. It’s possible that combining it with the data that describes the entire genetic code of people could yield practical information about things such as speech disorders. Like the longer and longer days we’re enjoying, that would be something to sing about. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 9 — NOTICE — REGISTRATION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS And THE CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that any person who qualifies to register to vote who is living in the following City and Townships and is not already registered to vote may register with his/her respective Clerk no later than MONDAY APRIL 8, 2013. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, to be eligible to vote in the Election to be held on MAY 7, 2013. Hours for APRIL 8, 2013 are listed below. Persons who register after 5 p.m. on Monday April 8, 2013 will not be eligible to vote in the May 7, 2013 election. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK Quimby boasts a unique history PENNY YPMA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-721-3502 Hours: 9:00 am -4:00 pm JENNIFER GOY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell MI 49080 Phone: 269-664-4522 Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm DEBRA KNIGHT BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E. Orchard St, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-5171 Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm TED DEVRIES PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S. Norris Rd, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-2664 Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm DEBORAH JACKSON HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2464 Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-9091 Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd, Dowling MI 49050 Phone: 269-721-9905 Hours: By appointment w/the clerk TOM EMERY CITY OF HASTINGS CLERK 201 E State St Hastings MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2468 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS WILL APPEAR on all ballots in the Delton Kellogg School District: By 1873, Quimby was a bustling little community between Hastings and Nashville, as shown in this plat map excerpt. (Image from 1873 Atlas of Barry County, Michigan, by D.J. Lake) The following column, written by the late Joyce Weinbrecht, was published in the Aug. 29, 1991, Banner. Lumberman Ichabod L. Quimby of Grand Rapids came to Barry County and purchased the 160 acres once owned by John R. Kellogg in Section 26 of Hastings Township. This land was bordered on the north by the Thornapple River, called Minnesconing by the Pottawatomi and Ottawa Indians who inhabited the area around Thornapple Lake and along the banks of the river. The entire area was heavily forested with only wagon trails or walking trails for roads. Mr. Quimby’s arrival is reported by some sources to be as early as 1868 or 1869. The Grand Valley Railroad reached Hastings from Jackson in 1869, and in 1870, it was built on into Grand Rapids from Hastings. The Quimby school was built in 1869, after the division of Hastings School District No. 2 into two districts. Pratt School was the other school that came from this division. It cost $600 to build the 24-by-30-foot frame building, which was built by brothers Dick and Jehiah Mead. The lot in Section 26, the southeast corner of the west half of the southwest quarter, was purchased for $25. The railroad bed ran between the school and the river. Ichabod Quimby, Thomas Debrow and a Mr. Sutherland came from Grand Rapids, built a large commercial lumber sawmill, a dry kiln, store building, cooper’s shop and stave shed, a community store and about 15 houses with a community well in the center of the little town. The houses were built on both sides of the railroad tracks. A depot was built to handle railway business, and it was called Quimby Station, after the founder of the town. The buildings, which were erected in the village, came from Grand Rapids on box cars. They were pre-built, came knocked down and were then put together at the selected sites in Quimby, somewhat like modern prefabricated buildings. The wood used in these buildings was mostly pine. Piers were placed slant wise across the Thornapple River, and cables were fastened to the piers to stop the logs as they were floated down the river to the mill. Once they reached the mill, they were sawed into boards and kiln-dried. Some of the dried lumber was sent to the stave shop and then to the cooper shop to be formed into kegs and barrels. Some of the lumber was shipped into Jackson and Grand Rapids to be sold in those cities. The railroad was an important component in the operation of this large-scale lumber business. A post office was opened in 1872 to serve the population of the newly formed prosperous little milling town. A Mr. Whipple was the first postmaster. There was a pole with an arm beside the railroad track from which the mailbag was hung when the train wasn’t scheduled to stop. In 1869, the road from Quimby to Hastings headed northwest from the school to the County Farm Corners (McKeown and Nashville roads near Thornapple Manor). The bridge across Cedar Creek, now on M-79, was north of the railroad trestle, which is still standing today. Mr. Quimby is credited with surveying and implementing the building of the new road to the town. The new road followed the section lines. Comparison of the 1860 plat maps with 1873 plat maps shows this change very well. Before, during and following Quimby’s era, church was held in the schoolhouse, first in the County Farm School and then in the Quimby Schoolhouse. Groups of various faiths held Sunday School and church services there over the years. Then in 1906, the Methodists, under the leadership of the Rev. Frank Hatch, organized a class and in 1909 the church which is still operating today was built. It took 10 days to build the frame structure, at a cost of $1,200. The store was built to supply the needs of the sawmill workers. A high cement porch fronted the building. To the right, as one entered the door, was a ticket agent’s desk. The post office was in the far right corner. To the left of the front door was a long counter. At the far end of the counter was a door that opened into another room. Over this doorway a jar of stick candy was kept. The store carried staple items such as sugar, flour, salt, spices, beans and corn meal. A stove stood in the center of the room. During the winter months the circle of warmth was a gathering place for men of the town as they came in to share the news of the community and swap stories. Mr. Quimby never lived in Quimby or even in Barry County. He operated another sawmill in Grand Rapids and his home was there. He may not have been aware, at least in the beginning, that the site he had chosen for the mill was on an Indian burial ground. While the men were digging for the foundation of the dry kiln and the mill they had unearthed human bones. They set the skulls on the stumps left from trees that had been cut to clear the land for the building of the mill and its buildings. The local Indians were not pleased with this show of disrespect of their dead and this behavior of the white man. In 1873, the dry kiln burned to the ground. Local people felt that it was an act of revenge done by the Indians to show their resentment of the sacrilege to their people. Mr. Quimby rebuilt the dry kiln on the same spot and the mill continued to operate and Quimby continued to prosper. (To be continued) Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 I. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OFNOT TO EXCEED $11,440,000 II. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,350,000 Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, telephone: (269) 623-9246. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL WILL APPEAR on all ballots in the City of Hastings: OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL FOR A MUNICIPAL CEMETERY This proposal will allow the City of Hastings to levy up to 1.00 mill on all taxable property to receive revenue to support the operation and maintenance of a municipal cemetery. Shall the City of Hastings amend the Hastings Charter, to increase the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the City of Hastings by one mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for the year 2013 and forward, to provide funds for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of a municipal cemetery? NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the May 7, 2013 Election will be conducted by the clerks of the above name townships and City on the voting equipment pursuant to MCL 168.798 at the addresses noted above on the following dates: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. AT HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 Township participating in this date: Hope Township. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. AT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 N Briggs Rd., Middleville MI 49333 Township participating in this date: Orangeville and Yankee Springs Township. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at p.m. AT PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 S NORRIS RD, DELTON MI 49046 Township participating in this date: Prairieville Township. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013 AT 10:00 A.M. AT BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL 155 E ORCHARD ST, DELTON MI 49046 Townships participating in this date: Barry Township and Johnstown Township. Baltimore Township voters will vote at Barry Township Hall for this election only. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. AT CITY HALL 201 E STATE ST, HASTINGS MI 49058 The City of Hastings will be participating in the April 26, 2013 date. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that will be used to tabulate the results for the election have been prepared in accordance with law. A complete list of candidates and full text for the proposals is available at www.barrycounty.org. Sample ballots are available at the Michigan Information Voter Center at www.michigan.gov/vote. An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information. QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before May 7, 2013 Resident of Michigan and the township/city where you are applying to vote. ********************************************************************************************** Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township or City Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#1-800-649-3777. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77577290 �Page 10 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Exchange Club announces March Young Citizens Rae Herron and Nathan Haines are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for March. They are joined by teacher Alisa Willard. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for March are (from left) Max Richards, Jacklynn Nevins, Wyatt Owen, Andrew Maurer and John Branham. At left: St. Rose sixth grader Hannah Hayes, named her school’s Young Citizen for the month of March, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for March are Gabe Trick and Hailie Harrington with teacher Michelle Benningfield. 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by owner, Elisabeth Springer, 1628 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-805 (3) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow an access ramp to be constructed closer than 5 feet from the front yard lot line. Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS Lot 41 Supervisor Glasgow Addition No. 1. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-9452468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk 77577077 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES MICHIGAN AND STATE STREET The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for the provision of all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the removal and replacement of the traffic signals, case sign, bracket mounted pedestrian signals, and all associated cabling and span wire at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and East State Street. Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be addressed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 AM on Monday, April 15, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders are required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid – Traffic Signal Upgrades – Michigan and State Street”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77577288 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 26, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77577080 DNR PUBLIC MEETING Barry State Game Area Annual Update Items to be discussed include master plan, timber sales, license restructuring proposal, trails, Augusta Creek FWA and 2013 habitat projects. 07623682 Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 6:30 p.m. March 28, 2013 Yankee Springs Township Hall Rayna Hansowitz, pictured here with teacher Dan Benningfield, is the Young Citizen for March at Southeastern Elementary School. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS RESURFACE BASKETBALL/TENNIS/ PICKLE BALL COURTS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for the provision of all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to resurface the basketball/tennis/pickle ball courts in Bob King Park. Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be addressed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:15 AM on Monday, April 15, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders are required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid – Resurface Basketball/Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts”. Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services 77577286 Named Young Citizens for March at Star Elementary School are Tyler Dull (left) and Joseph Kalmink, joined here by teacher Tammy Nemetz. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 13-26332-NC In the matter of ETHAN DAVID BOLTHOUSEKENDALL. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: ALEXANDER KENDALL AND KATIE LYNN CARY whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on APRIL 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: NAME CHANGE OF ETHAN DAVID BOLTHOUSE-KENDALL TO ETHAN DAVID KENDALL. Date: 03/19/2013 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 ALEXANDER MOSES KENDALL 1970 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS, MI 49058 KATIE LYNN CARY 1020 S. MONTGOMERY ST. 77577083 HASTINGS, MI 49058 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R. SEARLES and DEANNA L. SEARLES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2008, and recorded on October 2, 2008, in Document No. 200810020009670, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($178,451.86), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 25, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 31, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 47 SECONDS EAST 660 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31 A DISTANCE OF 1324.76 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 332.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 1324.74 FEET TO SAID SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 332.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 330.88 FEET TO THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF PINE LAKE ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 418.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE 66.75 FEET, THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 597.57 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 131.56 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 2650.82 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 66 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE 2303.78 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 934.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005068 FHA (03-28)(04-18) 77577327 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In the matter of Juanita A. Slocum. Trust dated August 31, 1983. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Juanita A. Slocum, born October 23, 1925, who lived at 3853 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan died March 7, 2013 leaving a certain trust under the name of Juanita A. Slocum, and dated August 31, 1983, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Eric Phillips was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Eric Phillips the named trustee at 525 East Sager Road, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Robert L. Byington P.O. Box 248, 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Eric Phillips 525 East Sager Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 77577086 269-908-1904 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of HARRY B. HINCKLEY. Date of birth: 07/24/1958. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, HARRY B. HINCKLEY, died 03/05/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to WILLIAM R. HINCKLEY, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET, HASTINGS and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3/15/13 TIMOTHY L. TROMP P41571 501 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 (269) 948-9400 WILLIAM R. HINCKLEY 1101 MARY E. LANE BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN 49013 77577236 (269) 331-1106 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris A. Roberson Joined by Spouse Megan Roberson, original mortgagor(s), to Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005, and recorded on August 24, 2005 in instrument 1151615, and modified by agreement dated June 21, 2006, and recorded on September 1, 2006 in instrument 1169435, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Associations successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series WMABS 2006-HE1 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Seven and 50/100 Dollars ($205,927.50). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of PLAT of BROOKVIEW, according to the plat thereof, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 9 West of Barry County Records. AND ALSO: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26 a distance of 1600.36 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236.60 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 797.59 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 12 of Brookview according to the Plat thereof as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plats on page 48; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South line of said Plat of Brookview 520.57 feet; thence along a Traverse line of the West bank of a creek the following courses; South 35 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds West, 282.03 feet; thence South 04 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West, 282.29 feet; thence South 65 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds West, 50.81 feet; thence South 36 degrees 15 minutes 37 seconds West, 142.92 feet; South 16 degrees 14 minutes 51 seconds West, 115.42 feet; thence South 87 degrees 38 minutes 49 seconds West, 61.02 feet; thence South 26 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West, 41.26 feet to the end of said Traverse line; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 85.58 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO including all land lying between the above described Traverse line and the centerline of said creek. Also together with an EASEMENT for ingress and egress from Mann Road over a strip of land 20 feet in width, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West, 1600.36 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 26; thence continuing North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West, 20.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236.60 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East, 20.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 236.60 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #347651F03 77577099 (03-28)(04-18) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Dirks, a married man and Kristy J. Dirks, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2005, and recorded on November 3, 2005 in instrument 1155691, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 75/100 Dollars ($143,293.75). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner common to Section 22 and 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 32 seconds West, 1319.33 feet along the Section line common to Sections 22 and 23; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 14 seconds East, 274.67 feet along the North line of Southwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence South 43 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East, 456.56 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 696.33 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes, 99 feet in width described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 99.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 454.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 31 seconds West 99.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 464.81 feet along said East-West 1/4 line to the point of beginning also: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 475.97 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 229.59 feet for the place of beginning; thence continuing North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 120.00 feet; thence South 06 seconds 21 minutes 18 seconds West, 100.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 120.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421793F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577001 Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernard James Penninga, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2011, and recorded on December 16, 2011 in instrument 201112160011869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 32/100 Dollars ($106,839.32). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Southeast 1/4, which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner, thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes East 1635.75 feet along the East line of the West 1/2, of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West 656.55 feet along a line which is parallel with and 1000 feet North of the South line of said section; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes West 1636.85 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 658.47 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Also an easement for ingress and egress to Robertson Road over the North 20 feet and over the East 20 feet of the North East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section. EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 926.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 657.39 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 328.69 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 464.00 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence South 0 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 986.89 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 328.97 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East 464.01 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.70 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Last 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the East-West 1/4 line of said section, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said section South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 329.23 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds West 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said section which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 987.70 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 329.24 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East, 462.93 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East, 328.97 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #420720F01 (03-14)(04-04) 77576865 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard L Pierce a married man and Shari L P Pierce his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2008, and recorded on January 20, 2011 in instrument 201101200000698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five and 49/100 Dollars ($402,425.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Tract 1: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 08 seconds West 803.95 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly and Westerly 159.92 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 42 degrees 01 minuts 07 seconds West 116.61 feet; thence North 28 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds West 300 feet, more or less, to the water’s edge of Podunk Lake; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears North 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds West from the place of beginning; thence South 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds East 273 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds West 803.95 feet; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly, Westerly and Southerly 274.40 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 90.55 feet; thence Southeasterly 35.79 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 10 minutes 56 seconds East 35.03 feet; thence South 06 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds East 233.57 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.45 feet along the Northerly line of Quimby Road; thence North 05 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds West 241.30 feet; thence Northerly 22.86 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 06 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East 22.67 feet to the place of beginning. Tract 2: Condominium Unit 8, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 3: Condominium Unit 9, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 4: Parcel 1: Condominium Units 10, 11, and 13, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Parcel 2: Commencing at a point on North and South 1/4 line in Section 34 Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East 1212.72 feet for point of beinnining; thence South 88 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds East 710.33 feet; thence North 05 degrees 30 minutes 36 seconds West 468.6 feet; thence North 75 degrees 10 minutes 12 seconds East 107.28 feet to an intermediate traverse line of shore of Podunk Lake; thence Southerly and Southeasterly along said shore of Podunk Lake to West lins of Lot 15 of Plat of Golden shores site Condominium; thence Southerly along said West line of Lot 15 to centerline to WostQuimby Road; thence Westerly along said centerline to North and South 1/4 line, Section 34; thence North 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds West to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #411401F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577011 �Page 12 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Eagle husband and wife and Sara Eagle husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Indigo Financial Group, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 8, 2003 in instrument 1118929, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two and 38/100 Dollars ($78,332.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, Block 5, Daniel Striker's Addition to the recorded plat thereof in liber 1 of Plats on Pge 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #266224F02 77576796 (03-14)(04-04) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D Fisher and Sylvia A Fisher, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 11, 2006, and recorded on April 18, 2006 in instrument 1163316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-5 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Sixty-Seven and 44/100 Dollars ($142,067.44). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 45, Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 8. he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419191F01 77576775 (03-14)(04-04) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ella Laurent, a single woman and Joseph W. Hawkins, a single man as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2002, and recorded on January 10, 2002 in instrument 1072827, and modified by agreement dated October 15, 2009, and recorded on November 13, 2009 in instrument 200911130011077, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars ($97,603.96). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 936 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419928F01 77577089 (03-28)(04-18) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMBERLY HILTON and JAMES HILTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2005 and recorded August 31, 2005 in Document No. 1151994, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RZ3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Seven Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($116,407.87) including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. in Barry County, Michigan at 01:00 PM on April 25, 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 26, OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: March 28, 2013 The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RZ3 Mortgagee/Assignee SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 GMAC.012970 (03-28)(04-18) 77577332 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013 AT 7:30 PM, Assyria Township will be conducting the following meetings at the Assyria Township Hall on 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, MI Budget Hearing. A copy of the budget may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 269-209-4568 and will also be available at the meeting. Annual Meeting for Assyria Township will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing Regular Meeting will be held following the Annual Meeting. This meeting will be held to approved the Fiscal Year 2014 budget and will be in lieu of the regularly scheduled meeting that would normally be held on April 1, 2013. There will be no meeting on April 1, 2013. Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk 77577296 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Gustava E. Noffke Trust u/t/a/ dated May 8, 1997. Date of Birth: August 30, 1913. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Gustava E. Noffke, died January 12, 2013, leaving the above trust entitled “Gustava E. Noffke Trust’ in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Sallie Hulst within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 20, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Sallie Hulst 7783 Noffke Drive Caledonia, MI 49316 77577095 (616) 891-1119 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Iris L. Clum Trust u/t/a dated October 8, 1997. Date of Birth: April 24, 1926. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Iris L. Clum, died March 6, 2012 leaving the above trust entitled “Iris L. Clum Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Nancy Spencer within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 21, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Nancy Spencer 1351 N. Charlton Park Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-2679 77577278 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD PRIEBE and MICHELLE PRIEBE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded on May 31, 2006, in Document No. 1165313, and assigned by said mortgagee to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($92,316.23), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 11, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: UNIT 10 OF OAK GROVE CONDOMINIUMS, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT #1024105 IN THE OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY SUBDIVISION PLAN #14. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS IN THE COMMON AND LIMITED ELEMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77576932 LBPS.002813 FNMA (03-14)(04-04) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on April 28, 2006, by Tony L. Calhoun, a single man, and Roberta L. Groner, a single woman, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on May 1, 2006, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1163861, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 21, 2011, recorded on May 4, 2011, in Instrument Number 201105040004743, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 64/100 Dollars ($232,730.64); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: The South 9 rods of the following described property; beginning 90.5 rods West and 36 rods North of the Center of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 44 rods, thence East 24.5 rods, thence South 44 rods, thence West 24.5 rods to the place of beginning, except the North 100 feet thereof, Barry Township. Commonly known as: 10381 Brickyard Rd., Delton Michigan 49046 Parcel Number: 08-03005-033-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: March 11, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, 77576860 MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (03-14)(04-04) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by John T. Deason a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank dated the 26th day of March, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of April, 2007, in Instrument #1178301 as amended in Loan Modification Agreement dated effective 3-1-12, and recorded 4-25-12, in Instrument #201204250004871 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $67,206.51 (sixty-seven thousand two hundred six and 51/100) plus accrued interest at 6.375% (six point three seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 25th day of April, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Beginning at Point “G” on the Southerly line of Stevens Road as shown in the Plat of Steven’s Wooded Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 3; thence South 83 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East, 2553.00 feet along the Southerly line of Steven’s Road to Point “F” of said Plat; thence South 04 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West, 264.09 feet; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West, 172.00 feet; thence North 11 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds West, 292.45 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6203 Osprey Drive PPN: 08-07-300-04850 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10116022 (03-28)(04-18) 77577306 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on June 15, 1992 by Christine Ann Jenkins, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on June 18, 1992 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber No. 546, Pages 991-998. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen and 89/100 Dollars ($15,815.89), including interest at 4.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, April 4, 2013, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Lot 416 and the north 1/2 of Lot 417 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. More commonly known as: 210 N. Washington Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 22, 2013 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 100 W. Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77576544 269-226-2982 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia K. Marsh and Donald L. Marsh, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to PHH Mortgage Corporation dba ERA Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2002, and recorded on December 2, 2002 in instrument 1092778, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three and 24/100 Dollars ($103,163.24). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 727 and 728 of the city, Formerly Village of hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of city Lot 728; Running thence East on Court Street, 51 feet for a place of beginning; From thence East on court street, 51 feet; thence South 8 rods; thence West 51 feet; thence South 8 Rods; thence West 51 feet; thence North to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #405377F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77576974 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Pyrzynski and Christine M. Pyrzynski, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mainstreet Saving Bank, FSB its succesors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 1, 2003, and recorded on October 8, 2003 in instrument 1115146, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($179,175.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, distant Northerly 713 feet from the center 1/4 post of Section 27; thence Northerly 607 feet more or less along said North and South 1/4 line to the South line of the North 1,320 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence East 1320 feet more or less parallel with the North line of Section 27 to the East 1/8 line thereof; thence Southerly 921 feet more or less along said East 1/8 line of the North 2241 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27; thence West 1045 feet more or less parallel with the North line of said Section to a point 275 feet East of the North and South 1/4 line thereof; thence Northerly 314 feet more or less parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to a point 713 feet North of the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 27; thence West 275 feet to the place of beginning. Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #421018F01 (03-07)(03-28) 77576716 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 13 Rotary Club gives boost to HHS art program Hastings Rotary Club Board President Tim Girrbach presents Hastings High School art teacher Amanda Gurtowsky with a check to purchase supplies for the art program. The Hastings Rotary Club knows how to paint a pretty picture. When Rotarian Michelle Skedgell, who joined the local service club of local business and community leaders after becoming a staff member at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in 2001, learned of a critical need for basic art supplies at Hastings High School, she decided to help. Skedgell learned of the need while working with high school art teacher Amanda Gurtowsky on a program at the institute. Because of limited funding at the school, Skedgell found that Gurtowsky was having to develop projects around only the meager supplies available. Calling on her own background in fund development and community support, Skedgell asked her fellow Rotary board members if a small grant to the school art department would be possible. When the Rotary board approved a $250 grant and asked members to match that, hoping to raise $500 as a total gift for the school’s art department, an even warmer and more vibrant work of philanthropic art emerged. After everything was counted, a donation of $1,000 was presented to a very grateful Gurtowsky. “I just can’t thank you all enough,” Gurtowsky told the Hastings Rotary Club at its March 18 meeting. “I hope you all know what this means to me and my students.” The Hastings Rotary Club has been in existence since 1920 and has more than 60 members. The club meets weekly, Mondays for lunch, third floor of the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro. For more information, visit www.hastingsrotary.com or call Tim Girrbach, Rotary board president, 269-9452468. Alternative sentencing program has strict guidelines Barry County Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program is a two-year, communitybased diversion program created as an alternative to prison. Individuals requesting consideration for this program must file a petition for admission and signed program agreement with the court. The program agreement explains requirements and possible consequences of program violations. Once the petition and agreement are filed, the Michigan Department of Corrections will complete a risk/needs assessment. An eligibility committee has been created to screen potential participants. Eligibility committee members review the assessment created by Michigan Department of Corrections and interview applicants in order to determine admittance into the program. An applicant can be denied if he or she is eligible for adult drug court or is better suited for a less intensive probation program. After the screening process, the eligibility committee makes a recommendation to the court for or against admission. At sentencing, applicants will be ordered into probation and as a condition of probation must complete the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program. Being a member of the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program allows probationers to work on their issues in the community. Program participants are required to submit to random drug and alcohol testing any day of the week, are subject to random home or employment verification checks, are required to participate in treatment, must attend monthly judicial review hearing, must meet with their case managers and probation officers at their direction, and must make regular payments on their court-ordered fines, costs, or restitution. In addition, participants are also required to attend GED programming if they do not have a high school diploma. If a participant is unemployed, he or she must complete 40 hours of community service each week until full-time employment is secured. If a participant is employed part-time he or she is required to complete community service at the direction of the case manager. Participants who commit a program violation are immediately apprehended and are scheduled for a program violation hearing before Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Program violation hearings are scheduled within 72 hours of the apprehension. At the program violation hearing, Judge McDowell will impose a sanction. Sanctions consist of jail, increased treatment, increased monitoring, increased alcohol or drug testing, tethering, or residential treatment. If a participant absconds from the program, a warrant is issued for his or her arrest. A participant who absconds may be terminated from the program and scheduled for a probation violation and sentencing on the original case by Judge McDowell. Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS Barry Township Board Regular Meeting Held March 5, 2013 Regular meeting opened @ 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 board members and 6 guests. Motion approved minutes as presented and Treasurers reports as presented for February 2013. Motion approved agenda as presented. Received Department reports. Motion approved PA 116 for Lockshore L.L.C. Motions approved Resolution 13-1 & 13-2. Motion approved 2013-2014 Appropriations Act/Salary schedule. Motion approved the 2013-2014 Fee Schedule. Motion approved the 2013-2014 regular meeting dates and publication. Motion approved bills and check register for March 2013. Adjourned @ 8:45 p.m. Respectfully, Debra J. Knight Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler 77577280 Barry Township Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R. Rutledge, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2010, and recorded on January 21, 2011 in instrument 201101210000790, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen and 53/100 Dollars ($163,715.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Hidden Hollow No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 19, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419828F01 77576903 (03-14)(04-04) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage (“Mortgage”) made by Kelly Veenstra and Joshua Veenstra, wife and husband, of 345 Edgewood Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333, Mortgagor, to Lake Michigan Credit Union, a state chartered credit union, having its principal office at 4027 Lake Drive SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, which Mortgage was dated March 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 6, 2005 at Instrument Number 1144439. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Ninety-six Thousand Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($96,014.54). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 11th day of April, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: Lot(s) 57, Bryanwood Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 44. PP# 08-41-127-057-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be as provided by MCLA 600.3241a. If this property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, during the period of redemption, borrower/mortgagor will be responsible to the purchaser or to the mortgage holder for physical injury to the property beyond wear and tear resulting from the normal use of the property if the physical injury is caused by or at the direction of the borrower/mortgagor. Dated: February 26, 2013 LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Charles J. Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77576616 (616) 235-3100 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Budget Workshop Meeting March 21, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present: Treasurer McGuire, Clerk DeVries, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Grundy and Trustee Goebel There was 0 public present. Agenda was approved, with changes. Minutes were approved, with changes. Discussion on the General Budget Approved Parks Lease Agreement with the MDNR Approved check transfer with Transamerica Life Insurance Co. Approved letter to Gilmore Car Barn Public Comment Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77577284 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon F. Stark a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Hastings City Bank, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2011, and recorded on May 26, 2011 in instrument 201105260005402, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($98,647.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 4, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant West 515.0 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 2; thence West 220.0 feet along said South line; thence North 231.0 feet at right angles; thence East 220.0 feet; thence South 231.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #420894F01 77576711 (03-07)(03-28) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian T. Van Zalen, a single man, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2002 and recorded October 8, 2002 in Instrument Number 1088946, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, successor by merger with Chase Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Twenty-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($79,029.67) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 18, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Barry County, Michigan:Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 36. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 21, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002256 77577043 (03-21)(04-11) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 13, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Also present were 22 guests. Agenda was approved, as changed. Minutes from the March 7, 2013 Budget Workshop Meeting were approved. Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills for $27,691.70 Approved Mowing and Ground maintenance contract Approved Sexton contract Approved Township Hall cleaning contract Approved contract with Township Police Chief Approved Auditors contract Approved Assessors contract Approved Assessing Services contract Approved Ordinance 145 Annual Budget Hearing will be on March 27, 2013 at 7pm at the township hall Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77577282 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, by assignment dated November 13, 2010 and recorded January 21, 2011 in Instrument # 201101210000754 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars and NinetyTwo Cents ($108,805.92) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/21/2013 Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77577048 No: 12-74269 (03-21)(04-11) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JONEILLE C. ANDERSON, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2001, and recorded on September 10, 2001, in Document No. 1066244, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred SixtyEight Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($65,368.72), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF LOT 5 OF BLOCK 12 AND THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 12, ALL IN ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 11. ALSO, THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF LOT 6, BLOCK 12 OF ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USBW.002188 USDA 77577064 (03-21)(04-11) �Page 14 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Vikes’ Wieland inks plans to join Aquinas volleyball family Bailout is not the solution As former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces a prison sentence for convictions of racketeering, conspiracy, bribery and tax crimes, I find myself contemplating the future of a once-great city. Over the past 12 years, the population of Detroit has fallen 25 percent to about 700,000. At one time, close to 2 million people were proud to call themselves Detroiters. Years of sometimes corrupt, and at times incompetent, leadership have driven the city dangerously close to bankruptcy. I have read reports that Detroit is facing nearly $15 billion of unfunded liability. Instead of making the cuts required as population and resources left, more money was borrowed to pay bills. The governor made offers to help, such as making Belle Isle a state park. This would have saved the city a great deal of money. However, the result of this offer to help was verbal attacks from the city council — a city council that is so dysfunctional they don’t even cooperate with their own mayor. I believe Mayor Bing has tried very hard to get the city council to respond to the crisis. With Detroit on the verge of bankruptcy, Gov. Rick Snyder is faced with appointing an emergency manager to try to save the city. If the manager cannot find a way to pull the city out of its current crisis, it faces bankruptcy in federal court. Instead of making Belle Isle into a park, Belle Isle may find itself on the auction block. Another possible solution would be to dissolve the city and reform it as a smaller, vibrant Detroit that could be successful in the future. With all of the problems facing Detroit, at some point, my colleagues and I in the Legislature may be asked to consider a bailout. I will not vote for mid-Michigan taxpayers to bail out Detroit. We cannot condone or support a dysfunctional city council. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estiAFFORDABLE, CLEAN, mates. (517)290-5556. SAFE and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTHelp Wanted DOOR WOOD FURNACE. CNS MACHINIST: MANHeats multiple buildings. D2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, POWER of Hastings is currently accepting resumes for 616-877-4081. position in Hastings. Pay will range from $14.00For Rent $18.00 based on experience. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Brooke Wieland is going from one volleyball family to another. She’s played for coaches Kellie and Clair Rowland during her years at Lakewood, and will continue her volleyball playing days at Aquinas College playing for the mother/daughter coaching duo of Betsy and Katie Vander Meer. The Rowlands will miss her, but the Vander Meers are happy to have her. Wieland signed her National Letter of Intent amongst a group of friends, family and coaches in the Lakewood High School media center Monday. Wieland earned first team all-state honors in Class B in her senior season at Lakewood High School as the setter for the first Viking volleyball team to ever win a state championship. “Brooke brought to our program everything we could ask for,” Kellie said. “Since seventh grade she’s played for me, seventh grade, eighth grade and then all through high school. She had to give up a setter position to play defense for us in tenth grade to best meet our high school needs, and never batted an eye. Stepped in and did a wonderful job for us, that tenth grade year, which I think made a huge difference for her as a setter.” Wieland said that the campus and the new athletic facilities at Aquinas played a big part in her choosing to become a Saint, but the biggest reason of all was that Vander Meers remind her of the Rowlands. “They’re both very intense and they know that they are just going to make everyone better. They aren’t going to ever give up on anyone, and they are there to push you to make you a better player,” Wieland said. “At the start of high school I was not as strong as I am now. I got into a weight-training program that made me a lot stronger, allowed me to make the ball a lot quicker. I have emotionally become stronger, thanks to Clair and Kellie. “My skills have improved so much thanks Lakewood senior Brooke Wieland (seated, center) is joined by family members and coaches as she signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Aquinas College Women’s Volleyball program after high school graduation Monday in the Lakewood High School media center. The group includes (seated from left) Todd Wieland, Brooke, Becky Pickard, (middle) Betsy Wieland, Abby Pickard, Alli Pickard, Dan Pickard, (back) Aquinas coach Katie Vander Meer and Aquinas coach Betsy Vander Meer. to Ashley Frost. She came home for a few months. She lives in Taiwan and she came home for a few months and made me tremendously, skill-wise a lot better than I was my freshman year.” Katie Vander Meer was an all-state setter at East Kentwood High School, and went on to play for Michigan State University and Aquinas. Last season was the first she and her mother teamed up to coach the Saints. “I’m real excited to be able to teach Brooke what I know about the game,” Katie said. “I see a lot of me in her, which for those of you that don’t know me might not mean a whole lot, but for those that do know me I hope it says a lot. I think Brooke is going to be a great addition to our team next year. I’m hoping she will step into that starting position, which as a freshman says a whole lot about not only about Brooke as a person, but Brooke as an athlete, as a volleyball player. “I don’t know her very well, but what I do know about her is she’s a phenomenal volleyball player. She has a great spirit and a great work ethic and a positive attitude towards not only herself, but also the people around her and her game. I couldn’t be more excited for the next four years.” Wieland plans on studying towards a major in biology during her four years at Aquinas, as a start towards becoming a physicians’ assistant. Right now, she is prepping for her senior season on the Lakewood varsity softball team. POLICE BEAT Visitor weaves, but doesn’t get far A Fulton man was arrested Monday March 18, for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving without a license. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies stopped the 27-year-old driver at Church Street and Broadway Avenue after observing the vehicle weaving on the road. Empty beer cans were on the floor of the vehicle. After being given sobriety tests, the driver was taken to the Barry County Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving while his license has been suspended. Bus driver worries about hurling hubcaps A Hastings man was advised to write down license plate numbers of vehicles if they pass a school bus with the flashing stop sign extended. The man reportedly said he was upset because vehicles were not stopping for the flashing red lights while the bus picked up his grand-nephew. The man told reportedly said he was ‘sick of it” and was going to stand by the bus stop and “throw hubcaps at any car that runs the red lights.” A few days later, on March 19, deputies were called by a bus driver who said the man was out standing by the road with a hubcap in his hand, and they weren’t sure if he would throw it or not. Officers contacted the man and informed him to arm himself with paper and pen rather than a hubcap. Legality doesn’t stop driver, but rollover does A Delton man was arrested March 19 for operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended. The man reportedly was eastbound on Hickory Road from Banfield in southern Barry County at about 4:10 p.m. when he lost control on the slippery road, slid into a ditch, rolled the vehicle onto it’s side and struck a tree. The driver was not injured in the accident. Driver will have time to think about swaying A 24-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, and for driving while his license was suspended. Hastings Police observed a northbound vehicle on Michigan Avenue at about 5 a.m. March 24. The vehicle was swaying within its travel lane and also crossed over the yellow center line, according to police. The driver then failed to stop for a stop sign at Michigan and Woodlawn avenues. An officer stopped the vehicle and conducted field sobriety tests on the driver. A field Breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol content of .29 percent. The driver was taken the Barry County Jail. Open door at DKHS leads to police search Deputies discovered a door propped open with a stick at Delton Kellogg High School March 8 around 12:20 a.m. while conducting routine checks. Officers entered the building and found no evidence of anyone being in the building or any damage inside or outside the property. The building was secured. Slippery roads cause accident road Tuesday, March 19, due to icy conditions. The driver told police he was eastbound on Coats Grove Road near Ragla Road, in Carlton Township at about 7 a.m. and lost control on the snowy roads. His vehicle slid into the ditch on the north side of the road. A wrecker was dispatched to pull him out. No damage was reported to his vehicle. City police stop driver after he fails to Hastings Police officers observed a driver traveling in the wrong lane just before 2 a.m. March 24 after turning north onto Michigan Avenue from Apple Street and then cross the center line several times. The 22-year-old Hastings man was stopped, and officers suspected alcohol use. The driver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail where he was booked on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Dogs may have scared off burglars A Middleville man told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies his dogs may have scared off burglars attempting to enter his home late March 23. The homeowner said he and his wife were watching television when their dogs began barking in the basement then ran upstairs and barked at the window. The man said he saw two people walking out of his yard and toward the street. When the man went into the basement, he noticed the sliding door was slightly open. Officers did not find anyone in area, and the homeowner said he did not believe any entry was made or anything missing. He said he believed the dogs scared off the burglars before they got into the home. A Woodland man slid his vehicle off the See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 77573427 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 15 TK, Delton both moving up a class Classifications for Michigan High School Athletic Association elections and postseason tournaments in traditionally classified sports (A, B, C, D) for the 2013-14 school year were RACE, continued from page 1 announced Wednesday, and two local schools will be moved up into a higher class due to enrollment. Thornapple Kellogg will move from Class B to Class A, and Delton Kellogg will move from Class C to Class B. Classifications for the upcoming school year are based on a second-semester count date, which for MHSAA purposes was Feb. 13. After all the counts are submitted, tournament-qualified member schools are ranked according to enrollment, and then split as closely into quarters as possible. For 2013-14, MHSAA has 756 tournament-qualified member schools and 189 schools in each class. Effective with the 2013-14 school year, schools with 893 or more students are in Class A in MHSAA postseason tournament competition. The enrollment limits for Class B are 429 to 892; Class C is 207 to 428; and schools with enrollments of 206 and fewer are Class D. Looking down the hill on Wilkins Road leading up to Brush Ridge Cemetery. YMCA crowns adult basketball co-champions March madness started early at the YMCA of Barry County which crowned two champions this season. Above, is the Welton’s-Dig It team of (from left) Sean Fortier, Ryan Eltzroth, Josh Hendershot, Mike Garrett, Matt Kingshott and Gordy Bivens. Sharing the title is the Blarney Stone-Green team (below) composed of Clay Edger, Mike Toburen, Matt Toburen, Jess Webb, Luke Warner, Fred Jiles and Tyler Jiles. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 78; Street Bowlers 65; You’re Up in Shit 60; Sunday Snoozers 60; H20 58; Straightliners 49; The Wild Bunch 47 Women’s Good Games and Series - A. Hubbell 174-503; M. Simpson 174-481; F. Ames 211-455; J. Shoebridge 176; J. Rice 170; C. DeMott 132 Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 234-621; J. Craven 195-546; C. Featherly 180-509; S. Jewell 244-5508; T. Santana 178-507; Jy. Shoebridge 176-505; J. Shoebridge 192-501; B. Heath 169-465; B. Rentz 214; C. Santana 202; B. Kelley 175; T. DeMott 168 Monday Mixerettes Dewey’s Auto Body 76-32; Kent Oil 69.538.5; Creekside Growers 62.5-45.5; Dean’s Dolls 54-54; Nashville Chiropractic 51-57. Good Games & Series: G. Meaney 161401; C. Hurless 188-442; C. Wilcox 165; T. Christopher 197-522; S. Nash 169-402; E. Ulrich 171-474; J. Alflen 189-513; J. Rice 229; L. Elliston 183; K. Fowler 174; P. Fowler 183. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 73.5-42.5; Butterfingers 73-43; Usedtobe #1 62-54; Kuempel 60-56; M&M’s 60-56; Three Gals & A Guy 56-60; Just Having Fun 52.5-63.5; Early Risers 51-65; King Pins 49-67; Ward’s Friends 43-73. Good games and series: Women: C. Stuart 164; M. Wieland 189; G. Scobey 168-454; J. Gasper 212-530; N. Boniface 181; A. Tasker 158-412; J. Shurlow 149-415. Men: G. Forbey 151; D. Kiersey 186; M. Saldivar 178-508; R. McDonald 237-625; L. Markley 145; D. Murphy 148-415; C. Atkinson 203-522; G. Waggoner 274; R. Boniface 200; G. Bennett 225-510; B. Keeler 200-572; L. Brandt 204-524. Wednesday PM Court Side 79-37; Hair Care 67.5-48-5; Eye & ENT 66.5-50.5; Boniface Construction 6650; Delton Suds 63-53. Good games & series: B. Norris 133-347; N. Potter 205-482; J. Rice 188; T. Christopher 174-493; E. Ulrich 186-518; P. Freeman 163. Tuesday Mixed Hometown Lumber 87; Hurless Machine Shop 71; Boyce Milk Haulers 70; Barry Co. Red Cross 58.5; J-Bar Antique Tractors 42 High Game - D. Benner 214; D. Wilkins 187; K. Beebe 183; M. Snyder 180; C. Steeby 173; B. Smith 161; M. Burd 158 High Series - D. Benner 574; D. Wilkins 501; B. Smith 486 Majors Red Rockets 76; Pocket Pounders 74; Muff Divers 65.5; Old Men 64.5; Hastings Bowl 64; Arens Lawn 55.5; H D R 50.5. High Scores & Series: D. Rose 200-503; M. Arens 238-629; H. Moore 212; D. Lambert 197; J. Gibson 180; R. Furlong 235-596; D. Hiar 200; C. Micel 202; J. Arens 238-662; A. Taylor 212; B. Taylor 256-740; K. Phenix 226-601; T. Varney 188; D. Lundstrum 143; M. Magoon 215; D. Endres 263-698; J Olin 257-690; A. Morgan 222645; J. Haight 247; B. Burke 191; K. Troyer 191-515; K. Hess 213-612; D. Rapp 147 Enrollment among local high schools, according to MHSAA, is: Thornapple Kellogg 900 students (A); Hastings, 847 (B); Lakewood (B), 656; Delton Kellogg, 465 (B); and Maple Valley, 399 (C). The largest Class A school has 2,781 students, and the smallest Class D school has 17 students. The new classification breaks will see 24 schools move up in class for 2013-14, while 20 schools will move down. Schools were recently notified of their classification. MHSAA Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts said schools may not subsequently lower their enrollment figure. However, if revised enrollment figures should be higher and indicate that a school should be playing in a higher class, that school would be moved up. MHSAA tournament sports that will be conducted in traditional classifications for 2013-14 are basketball and girls volleyball. Football will use traditional classifications to determine playoff points. Sports which will compete in nearly equal divisions are baseball, bowling, girls competitive cheer, Lower Peninsula cross country, Lower Peninsula golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, Lower Peninsula soccer, skiing, softball, Lower Peninsula swimming and diving, Lower Peninsula tennis, Lower Peninsula track and field and wrestling. A complete list of school enrollments used to determine classifications for the 2013-14 school year can be found on the Enrollment and Classification page of the MHSAA Website, www.mhsaa.com. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads 77577248 Thursday Angels Varney's 71; Miller Farm Repair 69; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 68; Cathy's Cut & Curl 61; Moore's Apts. 61; Hastings Bowl 57.5; D J on the Roll 49.5 High Scores & Series: K. Shumway 176; C. Doornbos 192; J. Moore 158; C. Purdum 154; B. Noteboom 189; L. Brandt 204-542; M. Miller 158; C. Miller 184; J. Wyant 179; N. Taylor 156; L. Apsey 162; L. Kendall 184; D. Staines 236-518; J. Myers 163; D. Curtis 177; C. Hurless 156; Cathy Shellenbarger 160; B. Furlong 130; T. Dickinson 144; B. Brown 132; J. Wood 168. R. Weeks 213 Men High Series: T. Wawzysko 703; S. Trowbridge 674; K. Keen 649; R. Bradstreet 649; J. Hutchings 640; R. Jones 617; K. Worthington 616; S. Rodgers 586; R. Weeks 554; J. Peterson 550 As it happened, the first man on the scene who asked if the victim was okay is a doctor at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. “In the commotion, nobody got [the doctor’s] name but Kurt Baragar, who is my captain at the fire department, checked and the man was not breathing, he had no pulse and was turning blue. “He was clinically dead; he had no pulse or respiration;” said Bernard. “It was sobering, but they worked on him for 20 to 25 minutes and something special happened there.” “Kurt started doing mouth-to-mouth, and the doctor started [chest] compressions,” said DeMaagd. “There is a common misconception that CPR saves lives by restarting the heart. It can’t restart a heart; what it does is keep the blood circulating until he heart can be restarted with a defibrillator.” Parker, a physician assistant, said the doctor, Baragar and DeMaagd were already in full emergency response mode when he arrived on the scene. “They were in full-tilt CPR mode, doing a great job,” he said. “I offered to help and suggested we rotate doing chest compressions to reduce fatigue. I did a couple of rounds, and then was relieved by another guy on the scene.” DeMaagd, Parker and the fifth rider, Alex Mitevski, a CPR-certified teacher from Birmingham, took turns doing compressions while they waited for the ambulance and Aero-med helicopter to arrive. “We knew that when the ambulance arrived they would need to do an IV and use the AED so we needed to find something sharp to cut his jerseys off,” said DeMaagd. “Kurt had a multi-tool in his back pocket, kind of like a Swiss Army knife, and we used that to hack off the five jerseys the man was wearing because it was so cold that morning.” “We did CPR for over 20 minutes, which is physically exhausting — that is why we kept trading off,” he said. “The doctor who was there from the beginning was managing the scene very well, making sure chest compressions were effectively providing a pulse, continually re-evaluating,” said Parker. “I didn’t have much further contribution beyond that, aside from making sure [the Hudsonville man] had blankets. EMS arrived with an AED and the doctor utilized it without delay. Once the man’s pulse returned, the EMS personnel started IVs as he started breathing on his own. “After they used the AED on him, he was breathing on his own within 30 seconds,” said DeMaagd. “He was opening his eyes, and I asked him to squeeze my hand. We didn’t think he would come back, so when he did squeeze my hand it was electric.” Parker said that as the stricken man started to breathe, his eyes flickered open. “I caught a glimpse of one of [his] eyes, as he began looking around and there was wonder in it, there was life in it. I will never forget that,” he said. “A moment later, Ed asked [the man] to squeeze his hand and he did. It was a real charge.” Parker said once the man was stabilized, he was placed in the helicopter and transported to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. Bernard said they later learned that the man had a pre-existing heart condition which had gone undetected — an artery in his heart was located in the cardiac muscle rather than outside of it and the exertion of the race cause the artery to be occluded, causing cardiac arrest. The man was treated and fitted with a defibrillator at Spectrum Health and was discharged from the hospital Tuesday. “There was some collecting of data, getting [the man’s] bike and belongings taken care of, and some discussion — sort of an impromptu debriefing,” he said. “Geoff led us in prayer for [the man’s] well-being, and we got on our bikes and finished our ride — not in a big hurry. We debriefed a little more at the Founders tent a little later.” “We got to know Alex real well on the ride back; we took our time riding in,” said DeMaagd. “We finished dead last in our age group. Kurt was second to last, and I was last.” “I was lamenting how out of shape I am, how slow I was going and hating the day. My buddy Kurt asked me twice in the first half if I was glad I was out here and I said, ‘no.’ After we did CPR for over 20 minutes and got [the man] back, it was all worth it. I said to Kurt, ‘Ask me again if I’m glad I’m out here.’ He just smiled,” said DeMaagd. “It seemed like an eternity up there on that hilltop,” said Bernard. “I don’t know but I think it was the Good Lord’s hand that brought that group of four riding buddies together and put us there at that time.” Bernard and the others have followed up and learned that the man they helped rescue is husband and father who was participating in his third or fourth Barry-Roubaix. “He was dead for 20 minutes and now he gets to go home to his wife and children,” said Bernard. “ 77577245 77577242 Tuesday Trios Sam 74-38; Wash King 71-41; CB’s 69.542.5; Lu’s Team 63.5-42.5; Coleman Ins. 61.5-51.5; Classic Trios 59-53; Look Ins. 5458; Team Turkey 53-59; Blair Landscaping 38.5-69.5; Ghost Team 0-112 Team High Game - SAM 489; Lu’s Team 480; Classic Trios 464 Team High Series - SAM 1393; Lu’s Team 1332; Look Ins. 1309 High Game - Renee B. 208; Paula R. 204; Tammy T. 198 High Series - Shirlee V. 517; Paula R. 505; Renee B. 495 Enrollment among local high schools, according to MHSAA, is: Thornapple Kellogg 900 students (A); Hastings, 847 (B); Lakewood (B), 656; Delton Kellogg, 465 (B); and Maple Valley, 399 (C). 77577239 �Page 16 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Barry-Roubiax Killer Gravel Road Race top ten results 2013 Barry-Roubiax Killer Gravel Road Race (Top Ten) Results 64 Mile Results (Place, Number, Name, Team, City, State, Time, Rate) All Men 62 Mile -- 1, 266, Justin Lindine, Redline, New Salem, MA, 2:49:58, 21.9; 2, 12, Mike Anderson, Bissell-Abg-Giant, Alpena, MI, 2:50:15, 21.9; 3, 115, Jordan Diekema, Bissell-Abg-Giant, Holland, MI, 2:57:24, 21.0; 4, 148, Robert Foshag, Lathrup Industries/giant Bicycles, Monroe, MI, 2:57:24, 21.0; 5, 264, Matthew Light, Alderfer Bergen Racing For Riley, Warsaw, IN, 2:57:24, 21.0; 6, 57, Steve Broglio, Lathrup Industries/giant Bicycles, Ann Arbor, MI, 2:57:25, 21.0; 7, 418, Hogan Sills, Sammy’s Bikes, West Lafayette, IN, 2:57:25, 21.0; 8, 562, Alex Vanias, Bissell-Abg-Giant, Leroy, MI, 2:57:25, 21.0; 9, 317, Dustin Morici, Sammy’s Bikes, Saint Charles, IL, 2:57:26, 21.0; 10, 234, Dan Korienek, Leadout/west Michigan Bike, Grandville, MI, 2:57:26, 21.0. Masters Men 40+ 62 Mile -- 1, 488, Jake Wade, Toasted Head Racing, Philadelphia, PA, 3:07:17, 19.9; 2, 454, Jason Suppan, Soupcan Racing, Orrville, OH, 3:07:17, 19.9; 3, 141, David Fanslow, Aavc, Ann Arbor, MI, 3:07:18, 19.9; 4, 165, Ron Glowczynski, Bikeflights.Com, Roanoke, VA, 3:07:18, 19.9; 5, 271, Christando Lombardo, Verdigris-Village Cx, Crystal Lake, IL, 3:07:18, 19.9; 6, 91, Newt Cole, The Pony Shop, Chicago, IL, 3:07:18, 19.9; 7, 38, Don Birch, Team Heroes, Indianapolis, IN, 3:07:19, 19.9; 8, 71, Dale Carley, Fusion It, Alto, MI, 3:07:20, 19.9; 9, 358, Tim Proctor, Bicycle Station, Columbus, IN, 3:07:20, 19.9; 10, 2, Christopher Abston, Racing Greyhounds, Livonia, MI, 3:07:21, 19.9. Single Speed 62 Mile -- 1, 434, Collin Snyder, Michigan Youth Cycling, Plymouth, MI, 3:07:20, 19.9; 2, 389, Richard Sanson, Warsaw, IN, 3:07:20, 19.9; 3, 515, Michael Wissink, Specialized/sram, Walled Lake, MI, 3:07:23, 19.9; 4, 327, Michael Naughton, Wheel Werks/gore, Crystal Lake, IL, 3:07:23, 19.9; 5, 458, Justin Taylor, University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 3:17:30, 18.8; 6, 285, Jacob Marshall, Cross Country Cycle, Grand Rapids, MI, 3:20:23, 18.6; 7, 9, Jostein Alvestad, Emc2/elmhurst Masters, Elmhurst, IL, 3:26:29, 18.0; 8, 84, Peter Chrapkowski, Killjoy, Chicago, IL, 3:27:52, 17.9; 9, 187, Chris Hays, Pro Mountain Outfitters, Youngwood, PA, 3:27:54, 17.9; 10, 172, Scott Green, Toasted Head Racing, Wormleysburg, PA, 3:29:38, 17.7. All Women 62 Mile -- 1, 520, Mackenzie Woodring, Einstein Racing, Belmont, MI, 3:07:22, 19.9; 2, 78, Kim Chapman, Algoma Bicycle Company, Sault Ste Marie, ON, 3:17:43, 18.8; 3, 56, Samantha Brode, Cleveland Clinic - Carbon Racing, Akron, OH, 3:25:33, 18.1; 4, 128, Janet Edwards, Team Bicycle Hub, Parkman, OH, 3:25:35, 18.1; 5, 55, Lauri Brockmiller, Hagerty Racing, Traverse City, MI, 3:37:53, 17.1; 6, 455, Stephanie Swan, Team Cf, Pittsburgh, PA, 3:37:56, 17.1; 7, 446, Victoria Steen, Team Sixonefour, Columbus, OH, 3:42:38, 16.7; 8, 193, Elizabeth Hiser, Team Bicycle Hub, Euclid, OH, 3:44:10, 16.6; 9, 518, Molly Wolf, Gore Bike Wear/wheel Werks, Crystal Lake, IL, 3:47:35, 16.3; 10, 153, Sarah Fredrickson, Speedway Wheelmen, Bloomington, IN, 3:50:18, 16.2. 36 Mile Results (Place, Number, Name, Team, City, State, Time, Rate) Men Overall Winner 36 mile -- 1, 3248, Rudyard Peterson, Southern Michigan Orthopedics, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:44:25, 20.7; 2, 2394, Devin/mark Deboer/quist, Pt Solutions, Holland, MI, 1:44:28, 20.7; 3, 3554, Joe Thomas, Cms Race Team, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:47:28, 20.1; 4, 2002, Jason Acker, Cycletherapy-Specialized Racing, Waterford, MI, 1:47:58, 20.0; 5, 3564, Cameron Timmer, Team Priority Health, Byron Center, MI, 1:47:59, 20.0; 6, 3099, Aleksander Minkis, Midwest Devo, Brownsburg, IN, 1:48:02, 20.0; 7, 3788, Craig Newell, Cft Cycling, Williamston, MI, 1:48:24, 19.9; 8, 2113, Chris Beggs, Team Apex Multisport, Rockford, MI, 1:48:37, 19.9; 9, 2332, Troy Crady, Mox Multisport, Prophetstown, IL, 1:48:38, 19.9; 10, 3231, Jeffrey Payn, Klm/cold Stone, Troy, MI, 1:48:38, 19.9. Women Overall Winner 36 Mile -- 1, 2077, Cindi Bannink, Klm/cold Stone, WI, 2:00:32, 17.9; 2, 2392, Marie Dershem, Team Priority Health, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:01:33, 17.8; 3, 3228, Keri Pawielski, Cycle And Fitness Of Niles, St. Joseph, MI, 2:01:40, 17.8; 4, 3764, Wendy Zamzow, Mom & Pop Racing/ Sweet Bikes, Adrian, MI, 2:05:31, 17.2; 5, 2409, Erin Disterheft, Bike Stop Cycling, Eau Claire, MI, 2:05:39, 17.2; 11-19 Men 36 Mile --1, 3248, Rudyard Peterson, Southern Michigan Orthopedics, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:44:25, 20.7; 2, 3099, Aleksander Minkis, Midwest Devo, Brownsburg, IN, 1:48:02, 20.0; 3, 2111, Luke Beemer, Midwest Devo, Brownsburg, IN, 1:51:25, 19.4; 4, 2820, Trever Kingsbury, North Country Cycle Sport/derailed, Petoskey, MI, 1:57:53, 18.3; 5, 2215, Cameron Buccellato, Rbs Cycling Team, Lake Orion, MI, 1:59:18, 18.1; 6, 3389, Austin Schouman, Andrie/machine Star/specialized, Grand Haven, MI, 1:59:41, 18.0; 7, 3757, Noah Yonker, The Motion Initiative, Alto, MI, 2:01:09, 17.8; 8, 3587, Christian Tucker, Midwest Devo, Milford, IN, 2:02:35, 17.6; 9, 3180, Matthew Norton, Freewheeler Racing, Comstock Park, MI, 2:04:45, 17.3; 10, 3435, Patrick Sheperd, Nccs-Derailed, Petoskey, MI, 2:22:37, 15.1. 20-29 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 2002, Jason Acker, Cycletherapy-Specialized Racing, Waterford, MI, 1:47:58, 20.0; 2, 3564, Cameron Timmer, Team Priority Health, Byron Center, MI, 1:47:59, 20.0; 3, 3176, Byron Noll, Xxx Racing-Athletico, Chicago, IL, 1:49:22, 19.8; 4, 2068, Kyle Bainter, Cycle And Fitness Of Niles, Stevensville, MI, 1:50:14, 19.6; 5, 3565, Dirk Timmer, Alger Bikes, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:50:14, 19.6; 6, 3223, Chris Patterson, D2 Racing, Peck, MI, 1:51:36, 19.4; 7, 2622, Adam Hallett, Hc Hooligans, Royal Oak, MI, 1:51:39, 19.3; 8, 2676, Lewis Henrickson, Cms Race Team, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:52:24, 19.2; 9, 2117, Michael Bellovich, Holland, MI, 1:52:54, 19.1; 10, 2452, Jacob Ellis, Hagerty Racing, Traverse City, MI, 1:53:28, 19.0. 30-34 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 3554, Joe Thomas, Cms Race Team, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:47:28, 20.1; 2, 2595, Jake Grevenstuk, Pedal Bicycles, Otsego, MI, 1:49:36, 19.7; 3, 3415, Joseph Seidl, Klm/cold Stone, Macomb, MI, 1:50:38, 19.5; 4, 2175, David Bowers, Half Acre Cycling, Chicago, IL, 1:50:58, 19.5; 5, 2263, William Cawthorn, Ann Arbor Velo Club, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:50:58, 19.5; 6, 2181, Jim Braam, Jenison, MI, 1:50:59, 19.5; 7, 3285, Curtis Prohaska, Team Fraser, Lake Orion, MI, 1:51:01, 19.5; 8, 3763, Antonio Zamora, Tzcoaching, Berwyn, IL, 1:53:13, 19.1; 9, 3714, Caleb Williams, Leadout Racing, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:53:32, 19.0; 10, 3319, Jesse Riegle, Cms Race Team, Richland, MI, 1:54:44, 18.8. 35-37 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 2700, Mark Hoekstra, Bissell/abg, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:49:46, 19.7; 2, 3006, Joseph Martin, Spinzone Racing, Elkhart, IN, 1:49:46, 19.7; 3, 2791, Paul Kardosh, Mox Multisport, Chicago, IL, 1:49:47, 19.7; 4, 2081, Vaidas Barcys, Ultimate Pro Bike, Lemont, IL, 1:49:51, 19.7; 5, 2888, Brad Lako, Klm/cold Stone, Auburn Hills, MI, 1:52:17, 19.2; 6, 3684, Shaun Welch, Paint Creek Bicycles, Waterford, MI, 1:52:18, 19.2; 7, 2546, Brendan Gecik, Gore Bike Wear, Geneva, IL, 1:52:18, 19.2; 8, 2053, Mike Atkins, Spin Zone Racing, South Bend, IN, 1:52:20, 19.2; 9, 2959, Mostyn Lumbard, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:53:52, 19.0; 10, 2151, Ken Blakey-Shell, The Outpost Of Manistee, Manistee, MI, 1:53:56, 19.0. 38-39 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 3007, William Martin, Spin Zone Racing, Goshen, IN, 1:51:38, 19.3; 2, 2718, Patrick Hornacek, Tnr, Caledonia, MI, 1:51:40, 19.3; 3, 2078, Daniel Bannink, Klm/cold Stone, Rochester Hills, MI, 1:51:40, 19.3; 4, 3206, John Osgood, Team Sandbag, Kimball, MI, 1:51:40, 19.3; 5, 3246, David Peterson, Team Troll, Grandville, MI, 1:52:05, 19.3; 6, 3585, Rick Trudo, Revolution Racing P/b Midland Brewing Company, Freeland, MI, 1:53:48, 19.0; 7, 3657, Scott Walter, Team Jtree, Ypsilanti, MI, 1:54:05, 18.9; 8, 2947, Brandon Love, Grand Blanc, MI, 1:54:55, 18.8; 9, 2389, Doug Derdowski, Cft Cycling, Williamston, MI, 1:56:00, 18.6; 10, 3530, Dan Szymanski, Rbikes.Com, Lockport, IL, 1:56:52, 18.5. 40-42 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 2113, Chris Beggs, Team Apex Multisport, Rockford, MI, 1:48:37, 19.9; 2, 2332, Troy Crady, Mox Multisport, Prophetstown, IL, 1:48:38, 19.9; 3, 3231, Jeffrey Payn, Klm/cold Stone, Troy, MI, 1:48:38, 19.9; 4, 3219, Jamie Parker, Team Specialized, Howell, MI, 1:48:39, 19.9; 5, 2983, Jarod Makowski, Paint Creek Bicycles, Troy, MI, 1:48:40, 19.9; 6, 2067, Simon Bailey, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:51:24, 19.4; 7, 2005, Earl Adams, Tnr, Hastings, MI, 1:53:21, 19.1; 8, 3072, David Messing, Team Fraser, Macomb, MI, 1:53:35, 19.0; 9, 2760, Greg Jenkinson, Team Toast, Corunna, MI, 1:53:51, 19.0; 10, 3169, Jason Nicolai, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:54:28, 18.9. 43-44 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 3788, Craig Newell, Cft Cycling, Williamston, MI, 1:48:24, 19.9; 2, 3241, Neil Peruski, Mpi Main Street - Kuhnhenn, Oxford, MI, 1:50:57, 19.5; 3, 2647, Brian Harville, Flying Rhino Cycling Club, Goodrich, MI, 1:54:39, 18.8; 4, 2433, Paul Dunn, Cross Country Cycle, Holland, MI, 1:55:50, 18.6; 5, 3037, Kc McGovern, Bissell/abg, East Grand Rapids, MI, 1:56:26, 18.6; 6, 2764, Eric Johnson, South Bend, IN, 1:57:10, 18.4; 7, 3489, Kevin Stacey, Cross Country Cycle, Hudsonville, MI, 2:00:02, 18.0; 8, 3631, Mark Vinzant, Bike Stop Cycling, Michigan City, IN, 2:00:42, 17.9; 9, 3391, William Schouman, Specialized, Grand Haven, MI, 2:01:09, 17.8; 10, 2004, Jeff Adamcik, Bicycle Hq, Midland, MI, 2:01:12, 17.8. 45-49 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 3027, Dave McComb, Men Of Steel Racing, Yoder, IN, 1:51:38, 19.3; 2, 2288, Tom Clark, Bicycle Sport Shop, Sterling Hts, MI, 1:51:38, 19.3; 3, 3753, John Wunderlin, Cms Race Team, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:51:38, 19.3; 4, 2560, Kevin Glaser, Ortonville, MI, 1:51:39, 19.3; 5, 2259, Dominic Casey, Iron Cycles, Chicago, IL, 1:55:50, 18.6; 6, 3648, Bryan Waldman, Cft Cycling, Lansing, MI, 1:55:50, 18.6; 7, 2161, Don Boersma, Fusion / Livestrong, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:56:57, 18.5; 8, 2639, Chris Harold, Activator Cycle Club, Lindenhurst, IL, 1:57:01, 18.5; 9, 3692, Mark Weston, Team Jtree, Brighton, MI, 1:58:07, 18.3; 10, 2216, David Bucholtz, Hagerty Racing, Kingsley, MI, 1:58:07, 18.3. 50-54 Men 36 Mile -- 1, 2030, Todd Andersen, Men Of Steel Racing, Fort Wayne, IN, 1:50:24, 19.6; 2, 2839, Jeff Kompa, Team Spin, Middleburg Hts., OH, 1:50:25, 19.6; 3, 2614, Tommy Hahn, Team Priority Health, Lowell, MI, 1:53:59, 19.0; 4, 3599, Ron Van Diepen, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:55:48, 18.7; 5, 2911, Kim Lee, Rapid Wheelmen, Ada, MI, 1:56:16, 18.6; 6, 2362, Tim Daum, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:56:34, 18.5; 7, 2798, Brian Kavanagh, Pony Shop, Chicago, IL, 1:57:37, 18.4; 8, 3561, David Tietz, Traverse City, MI, 1:57:38, 18.4; 9, 3153, Gerry Naski, Wolverine Sports Club, Birmingham, MI, 1:57:38, 18.4; 10, 2782, Lawrence Kaiser, East Grand Rapids, MI, 1:57:38, 18.4. 55 & Older Men 36 Mile -- 1, 3486, Rudy Sroka, Lake Effect Racing, N. Royalton, OH, 1:53:05, 19.1; 2, 2337, John Crook, Crook’s Cycle Right, Lancaster, OH, 1:55:33, 18.7; 3, 2604, Mark Gutzke, 2cc, Chicago, IL, 1:57:09, 18.4; 4, 3312, Eric Rennie, Snotalot, Spring Lake, MI, 1:57:10, 18.4; 5, 2145, Mark Bissell, Bissell/abg, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:57:12, 18.4; 6, 2034, Fredrick Anderson, Cft Cycling, Okemos, MI, 1:57:42, 18.4; 7, 3359, Paul Rytlewski, Revolution Racing P/b Midland Brewing Company, Bay City, MI, 1:58:18, 18.3; 8, 2838, Dave Komives, Maumee Valley Wheelmen, Perrysburg, OH, 1:58:21, 18.3; 9, 2121, Brad Bennett, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:59:25, 18.1; 10, 3199, Mark Olin, Rbs Cycling Team, Rochester, MI, 1:59:36, 18.1. 11-29 Women 36 Mile -- 1, 2154, Eleanor Blick, Johnny Sprockets, Chicago, IL, 2:05:40, 17.2; 2, 3783, Katie Mann, Team Tati, Chicago, IL, 2:10:40, 16.5; 3, 3695, Katie Whidden, Team Priority Health, Kalamazoo, MI, 2:17:42, 15.7; 4, 3418, Danielle Shaver, Founders Racing, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:18:34, 15.6; 5, 2188, Jessica Bratus, Two Wheel Tango, Ann Arbor, MI, 2:21:05, 15.3; 6, 3140, Vicki Munnings, Ohio Cycleworks/summit Freewheelers, Stow, OH, 2:21:06, 15.3; 7, 3149, Colleen Anne Myers, Cms Race Team, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:32:35, 14.2; 8, 3239, Tessa Perez, Team Velo City Cyles, Holland, MI, 2:33:05, 14.1; 9, 2037, Emily Andrews, Bristol, IN, 2:34:21, 14.0; 10, 2660, Julie Healy, Team Er, Stow, OH, 2:34:36, 14.0. 30-39 Women 36 Mile -- 1, 2077, Cindi Bannink, Klm/cold Stone, WI, 2:00:32, 17.9; 2, 3228, Keri Pawielski, Cycle And Fitness Of Niles, St. Joseph, MI, 2:01:40, 17.8; 3, 2409, Erin Disterheft, Bike Stop Cycling, Eau Claire, MI, 2:05:39, 17.2; 4, 3357, Melissa Ryba, Hagerty Racing, Traverse City, MI, 2:07:02, 17.0; 5, 3193, Adrienne O’Day, Ypsilanti, MI, 2:07:47, 16.9; 6, 2858, Kati Krikke, Freewheeler Racing, Rockford, MI, 2:11:34, 16.4; 7, 2720, Lori Hotchkin, Real Women Tri/wmbf, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:12:36, 16.3; 8, 2486, Mindy Fernando, Tecnu, Franklin, MI, 2:13:24, 16.2; 9, 3365, Sandra Samman, Chicago, IL, 2:17:30, 15.7; 10, 2598, Christina Gross, Team Competitive Gear, Wattsburg, PA, 2:18:56, 15.5. 40 & Older Women 36 Mile -- 1, 2392, Marie Dershem, Team Priority Health, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:01:33, 17.8; 2, 3512, Kellie Strang, Cleveland Clinic Rgf P/b Felt, McDonald, OH, 2:07:46, 16.9; 3, 3539, Marnie Tencate, Founders Racing, Ada, MI, 2:09:36, 16.7; 4, 3315, Monica Rice, Psimet, Algonquin, IL, 2:12:35, 16.3; 5, 2292, Kelly Clayton, Verdigris-Village Cx, Barrington, IL, 2:14:06, 16.1; 6, 3736, Jennifer Wolfe, Hollyloft/alfies, Jamestown, NY, 2:14:08, 16.1; 7, 2627, Andrea Hammond, Holland, MI, 2:14:53, 16.0; 8, 3577, Monica Tory, Velo Bella - Specialized, Kalamazoo, MI, 2:17:57, 15.7; 9, 3431, Susan Shaw, Fusion It, Fenton, MI, 2:18:03, 15.6; 10, 2558, Cindy Gippert, Wsi/team Active Racing, Kalamazoo, MI, 2:19:28, 15.5. Single Speed Men 36 Mile -- 1, 2884, Steven Ladouceur, Spin Zone Racing, Granger, IN, 1:49:57, 19.6; 2, 2755, Jeffrey Jacobi, Founders Racing, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:54:56, 18.8; 3, 3170, Gabe Niehof, Founders Racing, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:55:49, 18.7; 4, 3730, Devin Winton, Wsi/team Active Racing, Battle Creek, MI, 1:59:05, 18.1; 5, 2013, Craig Akers, Hc Hooligans, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:59:07, 18.1; 6, 2310, Jimmie Colflesh, Mom & Pop Racing/ Sweet Bikes, Westland, MI, 1:59:39, 18.1; 7, 3441, Scott Sikkema, Freewheeler Racing, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:59:51, 18.0; 8, 2039, Alex Angus, The Wheel Department / Velocity Usa, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:01:47, 17.7; 9, 3739, Eric Wolting, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:02:15, 17.7; 10, 2130, Mike Bernhard, Twin Six, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:03:46, 17.5. Single Speed Women 36 Mile -- 1, 3764, Wendy Zamzow, Mom & Pop Racing/ Sweet Bikes, Adrian, MI, 2:05:31, 17.2; 2, 2951, Rebecca Lowe, Spokes Etc, Alexandria, VA, 2:06:49, 17.0; 3, 2921, Julie Lewis Sroka, Lake Effect Racing, N. Royalton, OH, 2:18:34, 15.6; 4, 2255, Jenny Carmichael, Msu Bikes, East Lansing, MI, 2:20:20, 15.4; 5, 2311, Melissa Colflesh, Mom & Pop Racing/ Sweet Bikes, Westland, MI, 2:23:05, 15.1; 6, 3100, Michelle Minnerick, Spring Lake, MI, 2:38:31, 13.6. Fat Bike 36 Mile -- 1, 2632, Chris Hansen, Latitude 45/twisted Stone, Gaylord, MI, 1:57:11, 18.4; 2, 3038, Dan McGraw, Freewheeler Racing, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:58:57, 18.2; 3, 3749, Kevin Wright, Latitude 45/twisted Stone, Charlevoix, MI, 2:01:50, 17.7; 4, 3398, Eric Schroeder, Region Racing, Valparaiso, IN, 2:01:50, 17.7; 5, 3053, Todd McNeilly, Racing Greyhounds, Dearborn, MI, 2:01:54, 17.7; 6, 3020, Mike McAvoy, Freewheeler Racing, Byron Center, MI, 2:06:34, 17.1; 7, 3449, Evan Simula, Blackrocks Brewery, Marquette, MI, 2:07:47, 16.9; 8, 2553, Brian Geshel, Blackrocks Brewery, Marquette, MI, 2:07:47, 16.9; 9, 2638, Joel Harner, Team Apex Multisport, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:09:18, 16.7; 10, 2132, Tom Bestrom, Tnr, Caledonia, MI, 2:10:43, 16.5. Fixed Gear 36 Mile -- 1, 2868, Joe Kucharski, Team Priority Health, Portage, MI, 1:53:50, 19.0; 2, 2692, Earl Hillaker, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:55:45, 18.7; 3, 3295, Jimmy Raggett, Two Wheel Tango, Ann Arbor, MI, 2:00:08, 18.0; 4, 2991, Paul Marasco, Scum City Racing, Lakewood, OH, 2:01:27, 17.8; 5, 2603, Tim Gunnett, Grand Rapids, MI, 2:04:18, 17.4; 6, 2802, Nathan Kearns, Tree Fort Bikes, Ypsilanti, MI, 2:04:55, 17.3; 7, 2139, Joel Bierling, Rapid Wheelmen, Rockford, MI, 2:05:18, 17.2; 8, 2626, Dennis Hamel, Rapid Wheelmen, Comstock Park, MI, 2:17:03, 15.8; 9, 2046, Jeremy Arnold, Chicago, IL, 2:17:04, 15.8; 10, 2159, Tim Bochenek, Fusion Cycling Benefiting Livestrong, Holland, MI, 2:18:22, 15.6. Tandem 36 Mile -- 1, 2394, Devin/mark Deboer/quist, Pt Solutions, Holland, MI, 1:44:28, 20.7; 2, 2278, Christine/scott Quiring/quiring, Quiring Cycles, Free Soil, MI, 1:58:34, 18.2; 3, 3059, Megan/tim James/krone, Trikat!, Kalamazoo, MI, 2:00:49, 17.9; 4, 3432, Shawn/marc McNamara/brunette, McLains Race Team, Traverse City, MI, 2:01:55, 17.7; 5, 2756, James/mark Bonner/bonner, Bonner Brothers Racing, Wyoming, MI, 2:02:12, 17.7; 6, 2779, Kaat/mike Tahy/clark, Velo City Cycles, Holland, MI, 2:08:19, 16.8; 7, 3077, Michelle/derek Carpenter/dykstra, Jdrf West Michigan, Montague, MI, 2:08:26, 16.8; 8, 3632, Vita/bryan Morse/sheffield, Einstein, Traverse City, MI, 2:11:40, 16.4; 9, 2944, Lori/james Gomez/gomez, Quiring Cycles, Fruitport, MI, 2:11:44, 16.4; 10, 2759, Jeff/Brian Johnson/Rummelhar, Kenosha Drivers Club, Kenosha, WI, 2:13:08, 16.2. 24 Mile Results (Place, Number, Name, Team, City, State, Time, Rate) Men Overall Winner 24 Mile -- 1, 1427, Eddie Stein, Cross Country Cycle, Kent City, MI, 1:15:01, 19.2; 2, 871, David Cooper, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:15:02, 19.2; 3, 1233, John Krauss, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:15:23, 19.1; 4, 863, Michael Clark, Lakeside Motorsports, Remus, MI, 1:16:30, 18.8; 5, 1410, Justin Shields, Freewheeler Racing, Spring Lake, MI, 1:16:40, 18.8. Women Overall Winner 24 Mile -- 1, 1439, Emma Swartz, Junior Dropouts/brazen Dropouts, Madison, WI, 1:17:34, 18.6; 2, 1377, Courtney Roberts, Twin Lake, MI, 1:19:43, 18.1; 3, 1286, Megan McCall, Rockford, MI, 1:21:22, 17.7; 4, 979, Peggy Hasse, Three Rivers, MI, 1:21:51, 17.6; 5, 869, Sally Marchand Collins, Half Wheelers, Carmel, IN, 1:23:35, 17.2. 11-29 Men 24 Mile -- 1, 1427, Eddie Stein, Cross Country Cycle, Kent City, MI, 1:15:01, 19.2; 2, 871, David Cooper, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:15:02, 19.2; 3, 1410, Justin Shields, Freewheeler Racing, Spring Lake, MI, 1:16:40, 18.8; 4, 1282, Andre Masnari, Novi, MI, 1:16:48, 18.8; 5, 1407, James Semivan, Detroit, MI, 1:17:15, 18.6; 6, 1495, Dustin Webb, Northport, MI, 1:18:37, 18.3; 7, 916, Greg Echelbarger, Alto, MI, 1:20:10, 18.0; 8, 1323, Douglas Novack, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:20:30, 17.9; 9, 1438, Caleb Swartz, Junior Dropouts/brazen Dropouts, Madison, WI, 1:20:36, 17.9; 10, 1484, Jonathon Vibbart, Dearborn Heights, MI, 1:22:18, 17.5. 30-39 Men 24 Mile -- 1, 556, Brad Zapalowski, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:17:11, 18.7; 2, 1301, Brian Miller, Davenport University Its, East Grand Rapids, MI, 1:17:13, 18.6; 3, 541, A.O. Wood, Grosse Pointe Par, MI, 1:19:48, 18.0; 4, 537, Mike Windemuller, Team Choad, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:20:53, 17.8; 5, 870, Matt Cook, R4ac Cycling Project, East Grand Rapids, MI, 1:21:35, 17.7; 6, 819, Justin Biebel, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:21:35, 17.7; 7, 895, Brandon Deline, Newport, MI, 1:21:37, 17.6; 8, 1468, Matt Van Ek, Hudsonville, MI, 1:22:56, 17.4; 9, 1225, Aaron Klop, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:23:59, 17.1; 10, 1346, Josh Piotter, Portage, MI, 1:24:31, 17.0. 40-49 Men 24 Mile -- 1, 863, Michael Clark, Lakeside Motorsports, Remus, MI, 1:16:30, 18.8; 2, 1265, Simon Lynch, Flying Rhino Cycling Club, Lake Orion, MI, 1:16:48, 18.8; 3, 1413, Tim Sibilla, Ada, MI, 1:17:12, 18.7; 4, 1358, Matt Putti, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:18:34, 18.3; 5, 804, Noel Basquin, Element Multisport, Chicago, IL, 1:19:03, 18.2; 6, 1446, Anthony Talentino, Bicycle Monkey, Sault Sainte Mari, MI, 1:19:03, 18.2; 7, 1247, Yahn Lebo, Ada, MI, 1:20:26, 17.9; 8, 1432, Joel Stray, Ascension Cycling, Hudsonville, MI, 1:20:42, 17.8; 9, 1220, Jim Kaiser, Grandville, MI, 1:21:37, 17.6; 10, 957, Christopher Greenfield, Cleveland Heights, OH, 1:21:38, 17.6. 50 & Older Men 24 Mile -- 1, 1233, John Krauss, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:15:23, 19.1; 2, 849, Don Campbell, Whitmore Lake, MI, 1:17:11, 18.7; 3, 959, Nelson Greidanus, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:17:38, 18.5; 4, 930, Michael Fitzsimmons, Ann Arbor Velo Club, Ann Arbor, MI, 1:17:39, 18.5; 5, 1239, Leo Kuliczkowski, Post, Battle Creek, MI, 1:17:39, 18.5; 6, 980, Chuck Hathaway, McLain Cycle Race Team, Traverse City, MI, 1:18:39, 18.3; 7, 1493, John Waters, Cyclefit Sport, Goodrich, MI, 1:18:51, 18.3; 8, 1311, Nigel Mullis, Cadieux/o2, Rochester Hills, MI, 1:19:44, 18.1; 9, 1399, Niel Scharphorn Sr., Cross Country Cycle, Hesperia, MI, 1:20:34, 17.9; 10, 1353, Roger Pozeznik, Kalamazoo, MI, 1:21:22, 17.7. 11-29 Women 24 Mile -- 1, 1439, Emma Swartz, Junior Dropouts/brazen Dropouts, Madison, WI, 1:17:34, 18.6; 2, 946, Katie George, Chicago, IL, 1:27:26, 16.5; 3, 876, Caron Creighton, Msu Triathlon Club, Hastings, MI, 1:27:42, 16.4; 4, 1435, Amanda Stubbe, Racing Greyhounds, Waterford, MI, 1:29:34, 16.1; 5, 920, Kelsey Ernst, Tnr, Plainwell, MI, 1:29:59, 16.0; 6, 1278, Jillian Martindale, Ada Bike Shop, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:31:54, 15.7; 7, 1234, Danielle Krebs, Verdigris Village Cx, Saint Charles, IL, 1:33:29, 15.4; 8, 1321, Carolyn Niewiek, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:36:23, 14.9; 9, 1403, Tori Schreur, Hudsonville, MI, 1:36:26, 14.9; 10, 958, Tina Greenlee, Rockford, IL, 1:37:52, 14.7. 30-39 Women 24 Mile -- 1, 1377, Courtney Roberts, Twin Lake, MI, 1:19:43, 18.1; 2, 1218, Diane Kaeser, 574 Cycling And Friends, Goshen, IN, 1:24:45, 17.0; 3, 557, Erica Zeboor, Zeboor - Van Duinen Group, Caledonia, MI, 1:26:32, 16.6; 4, 981, Cheryl Havens, Real Women Tri/wmbf, Jenison, MI, 1:27:35, 16.4; 5, 1252, Jodey Leser, Lowell, MI, 1:27:41, 16.4; 6, 1290, Pattie McGovern, East Grand Rapids, MI, 1:30:44, 15.9; 7, 545, Joanna Woodruff, 574 Cycling And Friends, Galien, MI, 1:30:51, 15.9; 8, 1312, Cassidy Munger, Ada, MI, 1:31:13, 15.8; 9, 855, Karen Cavalloro, Farmington Hills, MI, 1:31:17, 15.8; 10, 868, Amy Colby, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:35:16, 15.1. 40 & Older Women 24 Mile -- 1, 1286, Megan McCall, Rockford, MI, 1:21:22, 17.7; 2, 979, Peggy Hasse, Three Rivers, MI, 1:21:51, 17.6; 3, 908, Sandra Dunn, Hagerty Racing, Traverse City, MI, 1:26:03, 16.7; 4, 1457, Jan Toscano, Holland, MI, 1:27:55, 16.4; 5, 777, Heather Allegrina, Team Velo City Cycles, Holland, MI, 1:28:41, 16.2; 6, 844, Dana Bultman, Liv/giant Village Bike, Rockford, MI, 1:29:33, 16.1; 7, 1404, Shaun Schwalm, Team Jtree, Brighton, MI, 1:29:58, 16.0; 8, 534, Melissa Werkman, Velo City Cycles, Grand Haven, MI, 1:30:22, 15.9; 9, 1363, Gail Ranville, Real Women Tri/wmbf, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:30:40, 15.9; 10, 1459, Kendra Townsend, Real Women Tri/wmbf, Grandville, MI, 1:31:14, 15.8. Single Speed 24 Mile -- 1, 944, Sean Geary, Aavc/wheels In Motion, Ypsilanti, MI, 1:18:22, 18.4; 2, 869, Sally Marchand Collins, Half Wheelers, Carmel, IN, 1:23:35, 17.2; 3, 805, Dennis Bauer, Team Rock And Ride, Burt, MI, 1:28:33, 16.3; 4, 1327, Glenn O’Connor, Wolverine Sports Club, Grosse Pointe Woo, MI, 1:30:51, 15.9; 5, 1277, John Martin, Kinetic Systems Bicycles, Lake Orion, MI, 1:36:03, 15.0; 6, 812, Shawn Beeson, Northville, MI, 1:37:17, 14.8; 7, 1386, Brooke Ruble, Central District Cyclery/ Harmony Brewing, Grand Rapids, MI, 1:38:40, 14.6; 8, 559, Tim Zvekan, Orion, MI, 1:39:43, 14.4; 9, 1219, Jason Kaiser, Lake In The Hills, IL, 1:44:37, 13.8; 10, 996, Pete Hoffswell, Fattires, Holland, MI, 1:44:39, 13.8. Tandem 24 Mile -- 1, 1280, Maryann/Jim Trout/Trout, Trouts On The Fly, East Grand Rapids, MI, 1:19:53, 18.0; 2, 1298, Mike/donald Niemi/wood, Cannondale Midwest Racing, Pinckney, MI, 1:22:19, 17.5; 3, 854, Catherine/rober Stoner/stoner, Cannondale Midwest, Portage, MI, 1:27:44, 16.4; 4, 1293, Melissa/rob Obermeyer/vaneck, Rob And Melissap, Rockford, MI, 1:29:07, 16.2; 5, 1437, Susan/jeff Zvirzdinis/zvirzdi, Crs, Lowell, MI, 1:36:19, 15.0. Team Results 62 Mile Team Results -- 1, Einstein Racing 3:17:41. 2, Sammy’s Bikes 3:20.26. 3, Rbs Cycling TEam 3:25:10. 4, Hagerty Racing 3:29:01. 5, Cycletherapy Specialized Racing 3:36:12. 6, Algoma Bicycle Company 3:43:57. 7, Speedway Wheelmen 3:46:52. 8, Spidermonkey Cycling 3:48:36. 9, Racing Greyhounds 3:50:16. 10, Rbikes.Com 3:52.03. 11, Half Acre Cycling 3:55:40. 12, 36 Mile Team Results -- 1, KLM/cold Stone 2:00:42. 2, Cycle And Fitness Of Niles 2:04:29. 3, Bike Stop Cyclin 2:04:31. 4, Founders Racing 2:05:00. 5, Team Assenmacher 2:05:51. 6, Cms Race Team 2:06:02. 7, Cft Cycling 2:06:39. 8, Cross Country Cycle 2:08:27. 9, CycletherapySpecialized Racing 2:09:25. 10, Mom & Pop Racing/Sweet Bikes 2:10:15. 11, Cross Country Cycle 2:10:28. 12, Team Priority Health 2:11:36. 13, Maumee Valley Wheelmen 1:58:21. 14, Wsi/team Active Racing 2:12:04. 15, Bissell/abg 2:12:29. 16, Team Apex Multisport 2:12:38. 17, Team Sandbag 2:13:31. 18, Flying Rhino Cycling Club 2:13:34. 19, Revolution Racing P/b Midland Brewing Company 2:13:56. 20, Psimet 2:14:19. 21, Team Jtree 2:14:34. 22, Speed Merchants 2:14:38. 23, Ann Arbor Velo Club 2:17:32. 24, Custer Cyclery 2:18:12. 25, Half Acre Cycling 2:19:20. 26, Freewheeler Racing 2:19:50. 27, Team Rjr 2:20:50. 28, Rapid Wheelmen, 2:21:44. 29, Aberdeen Bike, 2:21:52. 30, Bike Haven Race Team 2:22:40. 31, Racing Greyhounds, 2:22.55. 32, Real Women Tri/wmbf 2:26:29. 33, Team Troll 2:28:15. 34, Speedy Chubs 2:31:10. 35, D2 Racing 2:31:13. 36, Ohio Cycleworks/summit Freewheelers 2:33:16. 37, Spidermonkey Cycling 2:36:28. 38, Snakebite Racing 2:37:20. 24 Mile Team Results -- 1, Real Women Tri/wmbf 1:41:24. 2, Cycling And Friends 1:54:55. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — Page 17 Severe weather review of 2012 points to three major events Michigan had below-average severe weather activity in 2012. However, when considering the totality of the severe weather in the state, three significant events — March 15 tornadoes, May 3 wind, hail and flooding, and severe weather the week of July 4 — led to nearly all of the severe weather activity. Even with below-average activity, the severe weather in Michigan still took a substantial toll on the state. During 2012, the one event that stood out among the rest was the Dexter EF3 Tornado, said Lori Conarton, communications director with the Insurance Institute of Michigan. Winds in that Washtenaw County tornado reached up to 140 miles per hour. Four homes were destroyed and more than 200 homes and businesses damaged. Despite the destruction, no injuries were reported from the storm. This was in large part due to the early warning from the National Weather Service, the decisive action from local emergency management and broadcast media to alert the public, and to the residents of Dexter for properly seeking safe shelter from the storm. According to the National Weather Service, severe weather in Michigan in 2012 caused two deaths and four injuries, all from severe thunderstorm winds. Flooding, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes were responsible for about $210 million in damages in 2012, up from the $150 million in damages in 2011. Flooding Flooding in 2012 resulted in 15 flooding and flash flood events statewide, with damages in excess of $9.5 million. The most significant flash flooding occurred in southeast lower Michigan. Intense thunderstorms dropped four to seven inches of rain over a 12-hour period resulting in extensive flooding in Genesee and Shiawassee counties. May 4. Flint Bishop Airport reported more than five inches of rain in less than 12 hours. Dozens of homes were flooded, bridges washed out, and numerous roads shut down, including sections of I-75 and I-69. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms Six tornadoes were reported across the state in 2012, which is below the average of 15. Four of the six tornadoes occurred very early in the year and included the Dexter EF3 tornado and the Thumb-area Columbiaville EF2 tornado. Severe thunderstorm occurrences were again sparse across northern lower and the Upper Peninsula, since many locations had another hot and dry summer. Hot, dry conditions and limited severe weather were also recorded across southern lower Michigan. Exceptions to this quiet weather pattern were nine noteworthy events scattered through the year across the state. The first severe weather event hit the central part of the lower Peninsula March 12. This was a very early start to the severe Although severe weather in Michigan was below average in 2012, thunderstorms, tornados and flooding still took a toll on the state. (Photo by Gary Gandolfi) weather season, and temperatures soared into the 70s across much of southern Lower Michigan, said Conarton. Two-inch hail fell in Coleman in Midland County as an EF1 tornado was tracked just southeast of town. This marked the second earliest tornado date in southeast Michigan history. Three days later, as temperatures continued to warm across the state March 15, severe weather erupted across southeast lower Michigan. In addition to the EF3 tornado that hit Dexter, was an EF2 tornado just outside of Columbiaville and an EF0 just south of Ida in Monroe County. Very large hail was reported across parts of southern lower Michigan. Three-inch diameter hail hit the Bay City State Recreation Area, and baseball-size hail was reported with the tornadic storms in Lapeer and Washtenaw counties. It wasn’t until May 3 that the next significant severe weather event arrived, with more than 70 reports of severe weather across the Lower Peninsula. Two-inch hail was reported near Jackson and winds in excess of 70 mph and numerous downed trees were reported in the St. Johns and Flint areas. May 20 brought more than 15 reports of damaging winds and severe hail up to an inch in diameter during an event that affected mainly western and central upper Michigan. The last May event occurred during another spring heat wave May 27 and 28 where the severe events were much more sporadic across the state. The most significant event of late May was a tree that fell during a severe thunderstorm at the Big Bend Campground in Arenac County. The tree fell on two RVs and injured four occupants. June is typically a very active month for severe weather. In 2012, severe weather was limited to a June 8 severe thunderstorm over Marquette, and then scattered severe weather over lower Michigan June 18 to 21 as a cold front slowly moved through. In the Marquette area, June 8 severe thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail and a seven-mile long track EF1 tornado southwest of Big Bay at Eagle Mine. Two notable events occurred June 18 in northern lower Michigan. A hurricane force wind gust of 74 mph was recorded near Traverse City, and an EF1 tornado hit the Forest Dunes Golf Club in Crawford County. The first week of July was marked with several rounds of thunderstorms and excessive heat. As temperatures soared to and exceeded 100 degrees, severe thunderstorms developed over the state from July 2 to 5. There were hundreds of reports of wind gusts up to 80 mph and golfball-size hail. By the time it was done, the severe winds and downed trees and limbs caused more than 300,000 customers to be without power some time during the heat wave. Additional severe weather hit July 25 with wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and two-inch hail reported in Wexford. Scattered severe weather hit every region July 30 and 31 with many downed trees and winds estimated up to 80 mph, especially in Newaygo, Menominee and Alger counties. A large tree fell on a house north of the city of Newaygo, killing two of its occupants. The remainder of the summer and the entire fall was remarkably quiet across the entire state with only a few isolated severe weather events, said Conarton. Looking For a PRINTER? FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH The area’s most complete printing facility • Brothers from Hastings place high at MYWA State Finals Brothers Bailey (left) and Payton Miller both earned medals at the MYWA State Finals which were held at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek over the weekend. Bailey earned a state championship, while Payton placed third. Winter Running Club sends four to run mile in Ann Arbor Four members of the third annual Hastings Winter Running Club traveled to the University of Michigan Indoor Track Building to compete a meet Jan. 25. All four runners competed in the 1600meter run, against middle school to collegeaged runners from around the state. Kayleigh Collins finished in 6 minutes 18 seconds. Emily Pattock set a personal best time of 7:04. Both girls are eighth graders at Hastings Middle School, and three year club members. Rachel Rimer, a junior, finished with a time of 6:22. Jon Nash, a sixth grader, made his track debut and finished strong with a time of 6:28. The four runners participated in the winterlong running program at the Hastings Middle School. The club met one to four days a week, with as many as 24 runners showing up to run all over the city of Hastings. Their goal is to stay in, or get into, shape between the cross country and track seasons. The club tries to travel to a few indoor track meets during the winter to gain experience from running with some elite runners from around the state. Bad weather on meet days prevented this year’s club from traveling much, but the group that did enjoyed the experience. 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The Panthers were 9-0 in duals last season, and finished out the league season by winning the league championship meet. The Panthers were also the Barry County champions a year ago, and closed the year with a fourth-place finish at regionals. The leaders from that team are gone, but new leaders are ready to take their place. “This team has every intention of remaining a dominant force in the KVA despite losing a very talented group of athletes to graduation,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes. “We will be relying heavily on our juniors and seniors who have seen what it takes to win championships, as well as a strong group of underclassmen who certainly look to contribute to the team’s success.” The group of returning seniors is led by hurdler/sprinter Brandon Robbins and distance runners Jarryd Calhoun and Zach Haas. The 2013 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team. Robbins was a state qualifier in the 110-meter high hurdles as a junior, and was all-KVA in both hurdle events last year as well. Haas and Calhoun should be two of the top distance runners in the league, while also trying to contribute in other events as well. Other returning seniors include throwers Anthony Bates and Justin Ferris, sprinter vaulter Kenny Coates and distance runner Logan Hansen. Junior sprinters Franklin James and Brady Mills are back as well, as classmates Devon Kalee in the throws and Tucker Onderlinde in the hurdles/high jump. Coates and Mills will form solid pole vaulting duo once again for Delton. Lucas Hansen contributed to the varsity last year, and is back for his sophomore season in the sprints and long jump. Grimes is also expecting good things from a number of new varsity athletes, like seniors Austin Storm, Lucas Macedo, Alex Lepird, juniors Alex Barker and Chase Henderson, and sophomores Mike Ford, Max Renauldo and Cam Hudson. There are more youngsters ready to contribute. “This is the largest group of freshmen out for track at Delton in over ten years,” Grimes said. “The freshman group combines with an equally large group of sophomores to create an exciting atmosphere of enthusiasm and eagerness to train and learn new skills at practices. These underclassmen have already shown tremendous willingness to be very hard working. Quite a number of these kids will be contributing to the points column in different events this season.” The Panthers open conference duals at home against Olivet April 9, then will go to Olivet April 12 for an invitational. DK girls set sights on a conference championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers will try and make it four in a row. In each of the last three seasons the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team has set a new single-season school record for wins. Last year, the Panthers went 17-4. With all ten field players returning, the Panthers hope to improve on that number once again and maybe add a championship as well. Delton Kellogg’s girls came up just short of conference and district championships a year ago. The path to a Kalamazoo Valley Association championship leads through Kalamazoo once again, where Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian will be battling the Delton girls for a conference crown. The Panthers don’t have to wait long to see the Irish and Comets. Delton hosts Kalamazoo Christian April 10 and Hackett Catholic Central April 17. Senior Brianna Russell and sophomore Hannah Phommavongsa return to set the tone from the forward position for Delton. Russell had 26 goals and 12 assists last year. Phommavongsa scored 24 goals and had 13 assists. Sarah Rendon, Jamie Risner, Aryka Poling and Rachel Parker return in the midfield. The defensive backfield will once again include Christi Boze, Autumn Russell, Sam Brianna Russell WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME SCRAPALOO Zettelmaier and Christy Gonzalez. One place where the Panthers have a new face is on the sideline, varsity boys’ scocer coach Alan Mabie will take over the girls’ prgoram this spring. He said he also expects solid contributions from junior forward Alexis Holben, who will be joining the varsity this spring. “We will have one of the fastest teams in our league,” Mabie said. The one question mark the Panthers have is in net. The goalkeeper position is the only one the Panthers need to fill from last year. Delton Kellogg is schedule to open the season at home April 9 against Fennville. Delton has holes to fill in outfield by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg had a four-year varsity starter, a three-year varsity starter, and a twoyear varsity starter in the outfield last spring. All three will have to be replaced on the Panther varsity softball team this year. Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder said she’s looking for her team to improve as the season goes on. The biggest improvements will have to come in the outfield for the Panthers to find success. Lacey Miller and Julie Jozwik return to try and fill holes on the grass, while Kelsi Krenitz and Brittney Hicks will be looking to earn spots in the outfield in their first year on the varsity. The Panthers will look much the same as a year ago on the infield. Brooke Martin returns for her senior season to lead the way at shortstop, catcher and pitcher. Pitcher Kaysie Hook is back, and will fill an infield spot when she isn’t in the circle pitching. Laya Newland and Lacey Miller could be called upon to pitch as well. The other returning infielders include Libby Parker, Brookelynn O’Meara Hannah Okeley and Nicole Holtz. 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Polley and Drum have graduate and the Panthers will use their depth to try and make up for some of the points that duo scored throughout the season. Delton Kellogg has girls back to lead the way in all the events, senior Mallory Sewell in the throws, senior Katie Hayward in the sprints and long jump, junior Marcie Stevens in the distance races and sophomore Samantha Cleary wherever she can help out. The Panthers also have sophomores Kristen Mohn and Faith Ferris in the throws, the middle distance races and the high jump. “One of our team strengths this year will be our numbers and versatility in athlete placement of events,” said head coach Karmin Bourdo, who is starting her second year leading the Panther program. “I felt last year that our top achievers were maxed-out in every meet and feel this year we should be able to share the sacrifice more evenly. We also have several devoted athletes with good work ethics that are highly motivated to achieve at a high level. I am also pleased with our upperclassman and feel their leadership and accountability will help lead our team to a successful season.” Some of the depth will come from the underclassmen, and some of the depth won’t always be there. A handful of talented ath- letes, Sarah Rendon, Brianna Russell, Autumn Russell, Christi Boze and Riley Smith, are varsity soccer players who will contribute to the track and field team when the schedule allows. Bourdo said she expects freshman Ashley Trantham and Amanda West, sophomore Casey Jo McManus and junior Rachel Higdon to help in their first varsity seasons. Delton Kellogg will open the season with a Kalamazoo Valley Association dual against Olivet April 9, then will head to Olivet April 12 for an invitational. Bourdo said she expects Olivet to be one of the top teams in the conference this spring, along with perennial power Schoolcraft. “I feel we should finish in the top third of the KVA,” Bourdo said. “Again, I think we will have some state qualifiers and many solid performances throughout our season.” Alicia Lindsey (left) and Katie Hayward DK has nine letter-winners back Zack Simon Delton Kellogg golf team has good depth this season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It will take a team effort, but the Panthers think they have a chance to make up for the Now Under New Ownership NAPA OF DELTON 126 Orchard, Delton Larger inventory, more in-stock parts 623-4804 THE HASTINGS BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 J-AD GRAPHICS Quality Printers & Publishers 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 PRINTING PLUS ...in the Gray Barn 1351 N. (M-43 Hwy) Hastings 945-9105 graduation of all-state golfer Mitch Wandell last spring. They’ll do it with depth and experience. All-conference performer Zack Simon leads the a senior group that also includes Conner Worm, Travis Boze and new varsity player Alex Lepird. Also back are juniors Anthony Houtrow, Mike Warner and sophomore Jesse Mishler. Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Enyart said that new varsity golfers Lepird and sophomore Sarah Shipley could be two of the top players on the varsity. Lepird comes over from the Delton baseball program. Shipley is a freshman. Her older sister Gabrielle Shipley was a state champion as a senior playing for the Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team. “She has a lot of tournament experience already,” said Enyart. Hackett Catholic Central returns its top four golfers from the team that finished second in the state in Division 4 last year, and should lead the Kalamazoo Valley Association once again. “I don’t believe that they will be beat in the league this year. It should be real competitive after that,” Enyart said. The Panthers will look to improve on their fifth-place KVA finish from a year ago, and qualify for the regional round of the state tournament as a team. The KVA season begins for the Panthers April 10, when they travel to the Moors to take on the Fighting Irish as well as the Parchment Panthers. Delton will then host its own invitational at Mullenhurst April 12 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A group of nine returning letter winners will look to improve on the three wins they earned with the Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team last spring. The quartet of seniors Jared Buckland, Zach Eib, Zach Meyers and Zach Young will look to lead the way, as all three are beginning their third varsity seasons. Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey, who is beginning his fifth season leading the Panthers, said he expects to get key leadership from that group of guys. Buckland and Meyers will be important parts of the pitching staff, which also includes returnees Nick Aukerman, Logan Durbin, Jacob Morgan, Sam Horrocks and TJ Wooden. That group makes up the list of nine varsity returnees. Young will be catching that pitching staff, with help from Morgan and junior Jeff Minehart. Other editions to the varsity roster include juniors Josh McCarty, Andrew Petzhold, Spencer Saurers and Cameron Tobias. “We have a great group of boys who really enjoy playing the game,” Humphrey said. That enthusiasm for the game as well as the team’s togetherness will carry the Panthers this spring. Humphrey said that hitting is the biggest thing his boys have to work on. A team will have to score runs to be competitive in the tough Kalamazoo Valley Association. Humphrey said he expects Hackett Catholic Central, Schoolcraft, Olivet and Parchment to be battling for the top spots in the conference standings. The league season begins April 12 for the Jared Buckland Panthers, when they travel to take on Schoolcraft. Delton has a lot of versatile guys, and that doesn’t leave coach Humphrey a lot of time to figure out who’ll fit exactly where. The Panthers’ season opener with Allegan which was scheduled for yesterday was canceled. Delton will play a non-conference doubleheader at Comstock Tuesday, April 9. �Page 20 — Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Seven new sculptures chosen for downtown Hastings Seven new sculptures will be installed for visitors to view in Hastings in the coming year. Earlier this month, a selection commit- tee met and chose seven new sculptures that the Hastings Downtown Development Authority will lease from the Midwest Sculpture Initiative for display in downtown Hastings from May of 2013 to May 2014. The pieces will join several permanent “Please Sit Down Read Me a Story” is one of seven sculptures selected for display in downtown Hastings. “Rodney’s Bass” has been selected to be a part of the 2013-14 sculpture exhibit in downtown Hastings. works of art purchased by local patrons and donated to the City from previous exhibitions, including “The Gatherer,” which was recently purchased an donated to the city. The new sculptures will be installed in May and an opening celebration is scheduled for “Harp” featuring functional wind chimes will be on display in Hastings later this year. “Fern Temple” is one of seven sculptures selected for display. early June, the date and time to be announced. MSI was founded in 2005 by Toledo artist Ken Thompson. It’s mission is to install outdoor sculpture exhibits throughout the Midwest, promoting cooperation among art and civic organizations and advance the role of visual arts in the quality of life in communities and increase economic development. “Celestial Navigator” was chosen by the sculpture selection committee. “Jonah” is one of the sculptures that will be on display in downtown Hastings during the 2013-14 MSI sculpture exhibit. 77577275 “Three Tenors” will be on display in Hastings as part of the city’s annual sculpture exhibit. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-04-04.pdf bdcf75d3db5712d960ce01d74fa399db PDF Text Text Adult drug court proving successful Public education needs to rumble HHS spring sports season preview See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Stories on Pages 13 & 14 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 14 NEWS BRIEFS Kellogg Biological Station open house is April 7 The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will host its annual Sustaining the Vision event at the W.K. Kellogg Manor House and Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Sunday, April 7. The yearly event celebrates the philanthropic legacy of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg (1860-1951), who sold the property upon which KBS now sits to Michigan State University for education, research and conservation. The W.K. Kellogg Manor House, the Kellogg family’s former summer home on Gull Lake, will host an open house celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Public tours will be offered; the last tour departs at 4:15 p.m. For more information, please call 269-671-2160. The W.K. Kellogg Manor House is located at 3700 E. Gull Lake Avenue, Hickory Corners. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will also offer free admission from 1 to 4 p.m. Kellogg established the bird sanctuary in 1927 as a refuge for Canada geese and other migratory birds. For more information, call 269671-2510. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is located at 12685 East C. Ave., Augusta. County Democrats hosting Economic Center director BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Voter registration deadline looms for cemetery millage by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Whether for it or against it, City of Hastings residents have until Monday, April 8, to register to vote in the Tuesday, May 7, special election which will decide the fate of a proposed one mill levy to support improvements and maintenance of the 144-year old Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. The privately owned cemetery has fallen into tough financial times due to decreased revenues from burials as cremation has become an increasingly popular alternative and maintenance costs have increased, while revenues from investments have decreased. Last year the cemetery’s board of directors and a group of citizens calling themselves the Cemetery Action Committee (CAG) approached the Hastings City Council with a proposal that would allow the city to assume the assets of the cemetery as well its maintenance, upkeep and operation. The city agreed to assume the cemetery only if voters approved a levy on all taxable property of up to one mill for the operation, maintenance and improvement of Riverside as a municipal cemetery. If the millage fails and the Riverside Cemetery Company, which has operated the cemetery since 1872, can no longer afford to maintain and operate the cemetery, the Michigan commissioner of cemeteries has indicated to CAG members that Riverside would will lose its authority to conduct burials -- even for those who have already purchased gravesites -- and maintenance of the grounds and graves would be provided strictly by volunteers. If approved, the millage would allow the City to levy up to one mill, or $1 per each $1,000 of taxable value, for the year 2013 forward. If the entire one mill is levied, a home owner whose property is valued at $40,000 would pay an additional $40 per year in taxes, an owner of an $80,000 property would pay $80 and so on. However, while CAG has established an account at Hastings City Bank where it has deposited funds to cover the cost of the millage campaign and the special election, it has also established the Riverside Cemetery Endowment Fund at the Barry Community Foundation for improvements, maintenance and operation of Riverside Cemetery. Interest from the fund will be used to offset the cost of operations and upkeep and therefore reduce the amount levied by the city. However, the ultimate goal of the fund is to eliminate the need for the millage. Bonnie Hildreth, executive director of the The grounds and facilities at Riverside Cemetery, like this fence, are in need of repair. The Cemetery Action Group is hoping voters will approve a millage that would allow the Riverside Cemetery to become a Hastings municipal cemetery and fund repairs to damaged and deteriorating gravestones like these. John C. Austin, director of the Michigan Economic Center and currently the president of the Michigan State Board of Education, will be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, April 9, meeting of the Barry County Democrats at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Austin will discuss the Michigan Dream Restored Report, a research report detailing what Michigan citizens value and want for the future of their state, such as investment in schools, environmental issues and the economy. The MEC is part of the Prima Civitas Foundation in Ann Arbor and works to develop and to promote key policies and practices for advancing the economic future. The MEC promotes and facilitates the adoption of the policies and practices by Michigan citizens and leaders. Tuesday’s program will be from 7 to 9 p.m. The Thomas Jefferson Hall is located at 328 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. Chamber celebrates Putnam Library anniversary April 11 The monthly After Hours Networking Event sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosted by the Putnam District Library on Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in celebration of its milestone 90th anniversary. The library, located at 327 N. Main St. in Nashville, has been serving the Maple Valley community since 1923. Its service district today is made up of the townships of Assyria, Castleton, and Maple Grove. By hosting the April Chamber After Hours Event the library is helping to enhance awareness of the value of a local library within a community and the strength of expanding Chamber membership. Enjoy a chance to network with Chamber members and community leaders as Putnam District Library continues to focus on its vision of “Honoring the Past, Serving Today, and Preparing for Tomorrow.” Contact the Chamber at 269-945-2454 or email carol@mibarry.com to RSVP. PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 4, 2013 Barry Community Foundation, said the endowment fund currently has a balance of $50,000, but she estimates the fund will need an addition of $1.25 million dollars to generate the approximately $50,000 per year currently needed for the operation and maintenance of Riverside Cemetery. “There is a select group of people, who call themselves the Friends of the Cemetery, who have each anonymously donated $12,500 to the fund,” said Hildreth. Jim Wiswell, chairman of CAG, said that donations to the foundation, both large and small, have been coming in from all over the country. “I take that as a good sign,” he said. “Even though they may live far away, they have family buried there and they want to see the cemetery preserved.” There are 8,000 people buried at Riverside Cemetery and at least as many reasons to vote in favor of the millage, according to Wiswell. “If you asked people, they would all have different reasons for wanting to save the cemetery,” he said. “I’m interested in saving the cemetery because my parents and grand parents are buried out there. Others are interested because of the history— Governor Kim Sigler is buried out there and so are the founding families of Hastings. Others are concerned about all the veterans who are buried there who deserve to be remembered and honored. But, there are also thousands buried out there who were someone’s parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, siblings— and they are just as important.” For more information about Riverside Cemetery, the millage proposal and the Riverside Cemetery Endowment Fund, log on to www.RiversideCemeteryHastings.com. New ordinance a blow to fracking in Orangeville Township by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Cheesebrough Factory owners Pat and Ken Van Tol with Levi, one of their sons who works with them. They managed to save one old toolbox filled with tools from the business. As the smoke clears in Freeport, dreams of rebuilding begin by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer He’s not sure when, where, or even how right now, but Ken Van Tol says he intends to rebuild Cheesebrough Wooden Rake Factory, a Freeport community icon, that was destroyed by fire March 28. “I’m a dreamer,” he said from his temporary office in a room of the Geiger Printing business in Freeport. “We’re planning to move forward and have a view to reopen the factory,” Rebuilding won’t take place on the same site, Van Tol says. He wants to leave that as a lasting memorial or historical footprint for the Cheesebrough name. “We want the Cheesebrough Factory to leave a mark in Freeport at the site,” he said. He envisions some kind of marker or tribute on the site for a company that stood the test of time for years without changing how they did business. The community can help in creating that historical site. More updates and information will be available at www.cheesebrough.com or by calling a new phone that will be established Monday at 616-765-5321. The historic business actually began in the See FACTORY, page 2 In what appears to be the first strike against fracking taken by a publicly elected body in Barry County, the Orangeville Township Board of Trustees passed an ordinance on Tuesday evening that could significantly hinder any company from engaging in the process on properties it has leased from landowners. "Orangeville is the most proactive community," stated Trustee Robert Perino, referring to the fact that it is the first community in Barry County to provide such an ordinance. Following the 5-0 vote to approve, Perino also commented that a recent article in the Wall Street Journal had noted that violations and accidents appear to occur more frequently among smaller companies in the industry than among the large companies. "It is aimed to protect these roads from heavy use and it does not exclude specific industries,” said Supervisor Tom Rook, clarifying that the ordinance is intended to be broader than just a means to prevent fracking operations. “Certain roads are exempt and fines can't exceed $500." However, details of the ordinance would suggest that fracking will be a difficult venture in Orangeville. The roads specified in the ordinance are Guernsey, Mullen, Enzian, and Bever, roads that are primarily residential and may be convenient routes to and from land areas covered by leasing arrangements for the fracking process. Truck traffic on Norris, Marsh, and Lindsey Roads is limited to daylight hours. Excluded from operating on the specified roads are truck-tractor and semi-trailer, truck-tractor and trailer combination or a truck and trailer combination. The same vehicles are limited to daytime operations on Norris, Marsh and Lindsey Roads. There are significant exemptions from the ordinance. For example, all agricultural vehicles are exempted. Other vehicles not affected by the exclusions are those providing fire and other emergency services, road and power utility construction and repairs, garbage and rubbish removal, household moving services, hauling fuel oil and propane, and making household goods (e.g., appliances) repairs. Another section of the ordinance permits drivers of the excluded types who are traveling to the vehicle storage facility or their own residences in the township to use the township roads that would otherwise be unavailable to them. The township also has the power to grant special written permits to excluded vehicles in special or unusual cases. A permit may be granted for one round trip on a specific day, is valid for no more than ten days, and must contain details of travel such as time, date, and route. Fees for the permits are to be set by the township board. Other provisions of the ordinance require posting of signs designating truck routes; such signs are required by Michigan law; prohibit the use of dynamic braking, known as Jake-braking; and establish penalties for violations. Fines are set at $300 for the first offense, $400 for the second, and $500 for the third. The ordinance also establishes local control of enforcement by specifying the township board has the authority to designate its own enforcement officer. In other words, enforcement will not be dependent upon the Barry County Sheriff's Department nor the Michigan State Police. By setting the fines for violations at a maximum of $500 for the third offense, the offenses remain at the level of a civil misdemeanor rather than becoming a criminal act. Just as important as the enforcement provision is a provision for severability. In other words, should any provision of the See FRACKING, page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner FACTORY, continued from page 1 The train stops in Freeport near the Cheesebrough factory. This photo was taken in the early 1900s. Dutton Area in about 1865 founded by English immigrant Job Cheesebrough. In about 1876, the company relocated to Freeport where there was better access to hardwood timber needed for the rakes. The factory has been known as the Cheesebrough Handle Factory and the Freeport Handle Mill. The company produced the hay rake, the lawn rakes and a curd rake which were all popular sellers. The Van Tol family has owned the company since the early 1990s. Family members have worked hard to increase their market with new and different rake products aimed mostly at golf courses. They started offering public tours of the facility to spur more business. But all that went up in flames March 28 when the historic two-story building with a basement was destroyed by the early-morning fire. The factory took up nearly a half block on Division Street in downtown Freeport. The fire not only left a huge hole in the community, but an uncertain future for the Van Tol family who worked at the factory. Because the more than 100-year old facility couldn’t meet MIOSHA codes, Van Tol said the company could only hire family members. He said there were about five fulltime workers and he said the business was growing. Since the fire, the Van Tols have been busy calling customers, explaining their tragedy and hoping to fill orders as soon as possible. “Of everyone we called, we’ve only lost two customers,” said Ken. “That tells you The Cheesebrough Manufacturing Company and crew in 1908. what kind of loyalty we have and we’re going to do what we can to keep them.” Until 1915, at least 50 percent of the mill’s output was shipped abroad, to England, Ireland, France and Russia. The peak of production was reached that same year with an average of 12,000 to 15,000 dozen bundles of wooden rakes produced in one year. This year, Ken said, the company was poised to ship out 600 dozen rakes. The age and use of the building also prohibited the family from having insurance on the site. The factory still used many of the machines from the early 1900s that were used when the factory was built. All the rakes were built by hand and made from wood except for some a wire bow. The wooden teeth on the rake could easily be replaced if Nearly a week after the blaze at the Cheesebrough Rake Factory there are still puffs of smoke rising from the destruction. In a 1993 Reminder photo owner Ken Van Tol (right) talks with Reuben Fish who has worked at the factory for 52 years. 77577504 lost or broken. Ropes, pulleys, and handheld machines were not just antiques in a museum at Cheesebrough -- they were working tools used daily. Stepping into the factory was like stepping back in time, with machinery mostly only seen in museums today shown at work. The site was designated a Michigan Centennial business in 1979, and was the last existing original wooden rake factory left in the United States. Van Tol said since the fire the community has been outstanding and he’s even getting calls and possible assistance from business from Grand Rapids and around the state. He’s set up a temporary office in space provided by Ron and Christie Geiger of Geiger Printing. “The community has been incredibly supportive,” he said. “There’s a lot of good will -- a lot of offers to help. We’ve got offers of equipment and space. It’s been wonderful.” Michigan Magazine did a special video segment on the factory in 1994. Christie Geiger, a member of the Freeport Historical Society, shook her head while she watched it, still shaken by the event that has forever change the landscape of Freeport. “It’s just a shame,” she said. “It’s so sad. I’m so glad we have this video.” Sherry Graham, another historical society member, helped gather newspaper articles and photos on the company. Several fire departments from throughout the area were called to help with the devastating fire and investigators are still searching for a cause. But because of the intense heat from the blaze and the amount of destruction, fire officials admit they may never know for sure how the blaze started. The fire was hot enough to melt bumpers and headlights on vehicles at Blough Auto Sales more than 50 yards away. Vinyl siding on a home about 200 feet away was also melted and damaged. Freeport Fire Chief Jim Yarger said he could feel the extreme heat before he reached the site. “When I first got to the fire, I was walking on the street between the fire and Blough’s,” said Yarger. “It was so hot, I put my hand up to shield my face, and now the back of my hand has blisters.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — Page 3 Expanded county services to townships off the table for now by Doug VanderLaan Editor Sometimes cooperation and collaboration doesn’t pay off. At their Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners deferred a proposal that would have provided the county’s planning and zoning expertise to Yankee Springs Township and other townships on a contractual basis. “It will require additional people and everybody’s asking us for additional staff,” stated Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “I think we should look at this during our budget time.” Yankee Springs, which resides in Stolsonburg’s county commission district, had approached County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus after its own zoning administrator, Robert Lippert, departed shortly after November’s election. Yankee Springs was one of five of the county’s 16 townships to have its own planning and zoning department. The other 11 have relied on the county’s planning and zoning department to varying degrees for such services as soil erosion studies, address implementation and changes, census support, and land division. As McManus pointed out to commissioners on Tuesday, some level of support is provided by the county to all 16 townships for planning and zoning issues. “Look at this as a model,” suggested McManus of the draft termed an Intergovernmental Transfer of Responsibilities Agreement for planning services between the county and Yankee Springs Township. “This does enter a different level of service. If enacted, just the simple number of night meetings it would require would take away from the work we do here during the day.” McManus estimated that the additional workload -- especially if other townships without their own planning and zoning administrators signed on -- would require an additional full- or part-time person. Whatever the estimated time commitment, McManus said the position would have to be filled by a professionally-trained person, as well. Vice-chair Ben Geiger had additional concerns. “The staff would have to understand two different sets of rules,” said Geiger, contrasting county zoning regulations with those of individual townships. After suggesting that the four townships currently employing their own planning and zoning administrator might see an advantage in eliminating their own services in favor of the county’s willingness to provide them, Commissioner Joyce Snow requested that McManus assemble a list of the services that the county already provides to the townships. “Our budget startup will be in a few months,” summed up Commissioner Jim DeYoung, agreeing to defer serious consider- ation of a possible cooperative plan. “We’re a relatively new board and, with budget planning, you’re usually dealing with less money than more money.” Stolsonburg directed McManus to formulate a cost analysis based on providing planning and zoning services for all eligible townships for presentation to the board as it enters the budget planning process later this year. In other business the commission recommended approval of the following items to the board’s official meeting on April 9: • The re-appointment of Doug Hartough to a one year term effective April 1 as a general public representative on the Tax Allocation Board. • A rezoning designation from general commercial to light industrial for a parcel of land in Section 29 of Hastings Charter Township. The action drew questioning and protest from Kelly Bushong and David Finkler who, during the meeting’s public comment period, expressed concern about a possible decline in property value and increase in tax rate because of the action. “Taxing is based on the current use and zoning looks at potential use,” explained McManus, who told commissioners the rezoning was necessary to update an existing ordinance under which one business was already not zone correctly and, for any business along the south M-37 corridor to expand, a light industrial designation would be necessary. McManus also pointed out that the proposal received a public hearing on March 25 and that the Planning Commission then voted unanimously to approve it. When asked by Commissioner Jon Smelker what other issues were raised at the public hearing, McManus replied that they were primarily centered on water runoff concerns, an issue that is expected to be corrected with upcoming reconstruction of M-37. • An approval of two letters of understanding between the county and the Police Officers Labor Council and the Command Officer’s Association of Michigan to add the rank of lieutenant to their bargaining units. The additions were required after the sheriff’s department combined a captain’s and a detective sergeant’s position into a newly-designated lieutenant’s position. Previously, the lieutenant rank was not a position covered in current bargaining agreements. • An amendment to the bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board specifying that voting members of the board must be county residents and that non-voting members cannot make motions at meetings. Also requested is that the Maple Valley Greenways Committee be added as a stakeholder group to the Parks and Recreation Board. • Acceptance of a $32,300 bid from PR Builders for a for the rehabilitation of a home located in Hastings under the Housing Quality Standard Rehabilitation funded by a Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant. • Approval of four Emergency Management proposals: Emergency Management Preparedness Grants for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, the naming of VanBuren County as an authorized fiduciary for disbursement of grant funds to Barry County under the 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program, and a County Animal Emergency Response Plan. Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Yarger provided an overview of his department’s structure, funding, and planning for emergencies. “When I was hired in March 2004, the Thornapple River reached its highest level,” quipped Yarger, “so you can say I was baptized by water.” Among the many activities in which the department has been engaged and the programs in which it’s currently involved, Yarger pointed out that critical infrastructure assessments will soon be initiated, one of the first being the ethanol plant in Woodland. Also highlighted were equipment purchases such as portable hospital ventilators, mobile communication centers and towers, and mobile surgical rooms purchased under the Homeland Security Grand Program. The formal Board of Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9 beginning at 9 a.m. in the commissioner chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Barry County adult drug court program proving successful Recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness month (Provided by Jeff Westra, program director, 5th Circuit Adult Drug Court April is Alcohol Awareness month and Barry County’s 5th Circuit Adult Drug Court is helping to increase public awareness and understanding aimed at reducing the stigma associated with alcoholism. The theme for 2013 is “Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.” Throughout the month, activities on the local, state and national levels will be aimed to educate people about treatment and prevention of alcoholism. Schools, churches and community organizations will sponsor events that create awareness and encourage individuals and families to get help for alcohol-related problems. Similar to the other 600 operational Drug/Driving While Intoxicated courts in the United States, Barry County’s 5th Circuit Court Adult Drug Court is a judicially-supervised court docket that reduces correctional costs, protects community safety, and improves public welfare. In Drug/DWI courts, alcohol or drug addicted individuals remain in treatment for long periods of time while under close probationary supervision. Participants must meet their obligation to themselves, their families and society. To ensure accountability they are regularly and randomly tested for alcohol and drug use, required to appear frequently in court for the judge to review their progress, rewarded for doing well and sanctioned for not living up to their obligations. Research shows that DWI courts work better than jail or prison and better than treatment alone. Barry County’s Drug Court has been operational since October 2001. The goal is to assist individuals in gaining the tools of sobriety, empowering them to lead sober and healthy lifestyles, while at the same time bal- ancing sanctions and accountability to assist in the recovery process. Judge Amy McDowell has been presiding over the adult drug court since July 2011 when she took over for the retiring Judge James Fisher. Fisher founded the adult drug court in Barry County. “Over the last year and a half I have had the pleasure of presiding over the adult drug court,” said McDowell. “While I was in private practice, I had a number of clients participate in this program, but rarely got to see their progress and understand what a life changing experience this could be for them. “As the presiding judge, I have gotten to see firsthand what a difference the program makes in people’s lives. We have had participants that were well known to law enforcement and presumed to be “hopeless.” I have seen them completely change their lives and become productive and law abiding citizens of our community.” “They quit using substances, secure employment pay their fines and costs and become good parents,” continued MDowell. “They are showing that the pattern of substance abuse can be arrested and they are an example to others, both in and out of the program. It is truly an honor to see their pride in their accomplishments. I believe this program is changing lives and improving our community as a whole due to the reduced recidivism rates in offenses involving drugs and alcohol. We all benefit from programs such as the adult drug court and I am grateful to the county for continuing to support our efforts.” Since it started, the Barry County Adult Drug Court has assisted 466 felony probationers to work through the struggles that stem from substance abuse. Many of the individuals helped would have gone on to a lengthy incarceration in the state prison system without such a program, costing Michigan taxpayers an average of $34,600 per year for incarceration. By contrast, the Barry County Drug Court costs less than $2,000 per year for an individual and dramatically reduces the chances that participants will recidivate. Independent evaluations have been per- formed on the Barry County Adult Drug Court showing that, of the participants who complete the program, only 4 percent return to the court system. About 50 percent of the identified control group, who did not receive drug court services, ended up coming back into the court system on new charges. Nationally, drug courts have been studied at great length and in great detail over the past two decades. Time and time again, findings are consistent that such programs save muchneeded taxpayer funds, reduce recidivism rates, make communities safer and most importantly save lives. A 2008 graduate of the program offered his story. “How often do you find a court having more faith in a criminal than a criminal’s family? Presumably, not very often!” wrote the graduate. “Not so in Barry County. As a 2008 graduate of the Barry County Adult Drug Court program, I learned how humility, trust and faith really work. I watched Judge Fisher take a chance on myself, and countless others when most would have sent us to correctional facilities. The Barry County courts aim to break the cycle of a downward spiral in a lifestyle of drugs and alcohol that an addict or alcoholic cannot escape. It isn’t always a choice to have a self-defeating obsession. Trust me. At the same time It isn’t easy to understand or explain. Judge Fisher had a passion to offer people that made mistakes the chance to change and regain respect and introduce themselves with right vs. wrong decision-making capabilities. You know, gain respect by example. Judge Fisher knew we weren’t put on earth to be on the take nor that we necessarily want to be in that position either. Fortunately enough for each and every resident of Barry County, Judge McDowell carries that tradition with her ability to listen and look individually into each case. We all have a story and they are all different.” Another 2008 graduate also offered his thoughts on the program. “I was enrolled in drug court in 2006,” wrote this graduate. “At that time of my life I needed to do something different, but I knew from past experience that I could not do this alone. Judge Fisher and his staff had a program laid out that was very easy, but yet not so easy. It meant that no matter what was going on that I could not drink it away. I had to once again learn how to handle life on life’s terms. The staff was always willing to do what was needed at the time to help me get over or on to the next step. Today, not only have I gotten back relationships, but I have also gotten many new friends. I am very grateful for the people of this county for trying something that they knew very little about at the time.” Barry County’s Drug Court is funded through state and federal grants, in coordination with local funds provided by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. FRACKING, continued from page 1 ordinance be stricken down by a court, the remaining provisions can continue to stand. The board addressed another frackingrelated action on Tuesday, this one a request from the Michigan Land Air Water Defense organization -- a local anti-fracking grassroots group -- for a donation to fund the cost of an expert witness in its suit against the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. An opinion from Township Attorney John Lohrstorfer said the Michigan constitution specifically prohibits the donation of public funds or the use of public credit for private purposes. He added that since the township was not a party to the suit, there was no way for the township to provide legally any financial support to the group for the prosecution of the suit. While there was no formal board vote, Rook said the township would not provide financial support to the suit. Happy 90th birthday Hazel Hamm Come and help us celebrate on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 1 till 5. Lite lunch, no gifts please. Hollister senior center, Baldwin, MI. (No RSVP, it’s an open house). 1 Year Personal Loan 1% Interest / 1% APR* Fresh Spring Rates worth celebrating! *Annual percentage rate. Subject to credit review and approval. This is a personal unsecured loan. Rates subject to change. Automatic loan payment from a Hastings City Bank checking account with direct deposit is required to obtain this rate. Minimum loan amount is $5,000. Offer is available only on new Hastings City Bank loans. There are no processing or closing fees on this one year loan special. Example: a $5,000 loan at 1.0% APR would have 12 monthly payments of $418.92. Contact a Hastings City Bank lender for other great rates and terms available. 77577511 07624733 www.HastingsCityBank.com 1-888-422-2280 �Page 4 — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Public education needs to rumble Winter’s last supper The long winter looks to be over for the squirrel that photographer Jodie White caught snacking on the last of the winter feed in her backyard. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and othe relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? A supper from the past This partially-identified photo from the Banner archives carries some historical significance in that, seated third from the right, is Emil Tyden, the inventor, the entrepreneur, and the spirit that guided early Hastings life. But who is dining with him and where is the meal occurring? If you have any leads, contact us by mail at Hastings Banner-Newsroom, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. Wendell Day called us on last week’s photo taken in the 1960s at Eckhardt Jeep and Trailer Sales on Green St., west of the Dairy Queen. Day, now 80 years young, is third from the left and is standing with Wesley Salisbury (far left) and, to Day’s left, Smith Sherman and business owner Fred Eckhardt. Nola Edwards also called the Banner office to identify Eckhardt. Neither she or Day could identify the man standing to Day’s right. Have you met? As an employee of Willis North America in Grand Rapids, Cynthia Dill works on a national level for the third largest risk management broker in the world. As a Delton resident, Dill, 59, is also a charter member and officer of the anti-fracking group, Michigan Land Air Water Defense. For her passion for her community and for her willingness to share her career expertise with those closest to her, Dill is a Barry County bright light. Fondest elementary school memory: It's not my favorite, but I was spanked by my third grade teacher at Delton Kellogg. I don't remember for what. My fondest would be that I went to the two-room schoolhouse in Prairieville. I remember having so much fun playing in the basement and around the school. If I could give anything in the world to someone, it would it be: Empathy and Cynthia Dill compassion. Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction, or Barfly. Person I’d most like to meet: Richard Holbrooke. He worked to bring peace to Bosnia. If I was President, I’d: Legalize industrial hemp to create jobs. Best advice I ever received: My mother said, "Get a good night sleep. Everything will be better in the morning." Favorite book: "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck. Favorite song or musician: Robbie Robertson or David Byrne. Do you believe in miracles? Yes. I have no examples, but I just can't believe they could not happen. Favorite material possession: My grandmother's wedding ring. It's really the material possession I treasure. The only other things I cherish are some of my mom's kitchen utensils. Public education took it on the chin a couple of weeks ago, though you could probably make a case for it’s always getting beat up. The fact that the latest jump happened locally though, at a meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, made me a little disappointed. What turned me near irate, though, was the fact that no one stood up in defense -- especially when looking across the room at five school superintendents who were in attendance and who took the sucker punch without a whimper. The citizen looking for a fight during the public comment period first threw the old “students graduating who can’t read or write” jab, followed it with a “sick and tired of school systems not doing their job” hook, and then went for the knock out with the “any tax money that goes to schools, I vote no” punch. He then stood over the counted out wreck and snarled the “we can’t give these kids a basic education and it pisses me off” victor’s smack. And nobody touched him. I’m no fan of public education. I think it’s political, it’s inefficient, and it plays the deferential subservient to whoever has the money. But I do have six years experience as a classroom teacher and 13 more as a board member of my local school district -and I know when it’s time for a fight. Public education could have put the public commenter and all the other diploma-laden, title-toting bullies through the ropes. Unfortunately, in Barry County a couple of weeks ago, we didn’t even get a blubbering request for a rematch. I did hear the day following the commission meeting from Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeff Jennette who pointed out that 74 people have taken the GED reading test in the past year at Barry ISD and 100 percent of them have passed. Jennette pointed out in a cynical response to the public commenter, that, if high school dropouts can pass the GED reading test and high school graduates can’t read, then maybe we’re putting too much emphasis on education. Now that’s the kind of rumbling we need from public education. Those superintendents who sat on their boxing gloves at the commission meeting could have landed some big punches. They could have pointed out the number of students who come to school too hungry to learn, too tired after being up all night to nurse an alcoholic parent, or who don’t come to school at all because of the anxiety of leaving younger siblings home alone because one parent has left the family and the other is in jail. I’ve met kids in each of these situations and public education still serves them all. They could have pointed out the vagaries and high anxiety that comes from state funding. Eighty-six percent of a school district’s revenue comes from state funding and, today, inflation-adjusted spending per pupil remains lower than at any point since 2002. Public education, though, still serves all who show up at the door. They could have pointed out the inane logic of unfunded mandates in which the state and federal government require services such as special education, contributions to the statewide school employee retirement plan, implementation of new high school graduation requirements, and administering assessment tests -- but do not provide the funding. Districts then have to cut back on existing programs or services -- sometimes in art, music, or even remedial reading programs. Public education still struggles to find a way. Those counter punches may have been too negative even to a sucker puncher, though. Our educators could have launched a positive assault. They could have talked about the county not having an intermediate school district technical center (too bad we don’t have a tax for that) and the creative and innovative programs the private sector has offered in its place. The internship program at Pennock Hospital, the car restoration program at the Gilmore Car Museum, and the What do you about-to-be-announced culinary arts program are unparalleled as career preparation courses even when compared to districts with technical centers. They could have talked about the Hastings Area School teachers who reopened their contract and in January, took a six percent cut from their pay, agreed to health insurance plan reductions, and assumed a deletion in step increases -- all so that the district could move from a $622,000 deficit to the stability of a positive fund balance of some $490,000. They could have talked about Pathways Academy, the bold and innovative program for alternative and nontraditional learners at Maple Valley. With 97 enrollees blowing away the hoped-for 40 students, the program’s continuing interest may allow the district to re-open Maplewood School, a building that was closed because of declining district enrollment. “We’re superintendents, we certainly understand budget cuts,” Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslen told commissioners two weeks ago as spokesperson for the local school leaders’ plea for funding to fully restore the police liaison program in the schools. Superintendents also need to be salespeople. Had they seen the full-color glossy promotional folder I got in the mail the same day from the charter school National Heritage Academies, our local school leaders would have been signing up for a Dale Carnegie course. Heaven help our public schools if the charter school movement ever shows up in Barry County. School leaders need a sales pitch in their back pocket ready for any opportunity to sell their program or as a response to the kind of cheap and blindside haymaker that comes their way in a public meeting like the commission meeting of a couple of weeks ago. If public education ever hopes to retain its title of respect in the ring of public opinion, my suggestions would be these -Let’s get back to decisive and respected leadership. The buck stops at a superintendent’s desk -- and the hallways of his of her schools. There’s one administrator ultimately in charge of a district. As taxpayers, we’ve hired an educational leader who guides and directs our schools -- not a leader who placates parents unhappy because their child was the last cut from the basketball team and not a leader who conciliates to a couple of rabid sheriffs who think every teacher in Barry County should have a gun and every hallway an armed enforcer. Let’s get back to a full counseling staff that advises, that recommends, that encourages each and every student and doesn’t just arrange scheduling. Every student should have an Individualized Education Plan, not just special education students. Every student should have a teacher as an assigned mentor who asks the questions and provides the inspiration beyond academic presentation. Let’s fight the psychic damage on our children from this guns-in-the-schools debate and replace it with genuine and concentrated caring for the lives of our children. Let’s get to acting on the importance of early childhood education by ensuring that every child arrives at the kindergarten door prepared to learn and, more importantly, excited to learn. Like any program of value, it’s going to cost us money; but how much will it save on the other end with less need for remedial programming, lost opportunities, and a diploma that has no guarantee behind it? Though I’ve become more reticent about public education in recent years, one valued tenet it has provided me is this question, “What can I do to make someone else successful?” Until I see a public education critic who takes unfair and unsubstantiated swings at educators who’s also able to answer that question, I’ll always be ready for a fight. Doug VanderLaan Editor think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported next week, along with a new question. Last week: Thousands marched at post offices across the country last weekend protesting the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to cut Saturday mail delivery as a means of addressing a $15.9 billion budget shortfall in the last fiscal year. Would you miss Saturday mail? 29% 71% Yes No For this week: It seems like all of Barry County is gone for Spring Break, though some of us stayed home to keep the lights -- and the heat -- on. So how high did the thermometer go for you where you were? q In the 80s q In the 60s q In the 40s �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — Page 5 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, April 4 — Movie Memories enjoys thrillers and chillers with “Gaslight,” starring Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 — preschool story time enjoys being “just plain silly,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6 — VITA tax counseling, 9 a.m. to noon; Lego Club decides to “play ball,” noon to 2 p.m. Monday, April 8 — computer class learns all about Gmail, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 — toddler story time listens to rainbow stories, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 — Royal Readers has dress rehearsal for “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War,” 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11: Movie Memories enjoys thrillers and chillers with Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train” starring Farley Granger and Ruth Roman – 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 12: Pre-School Story Time listens to “Rainbow Stories” – 10:30 to 11 a.m. Come listen to High School bands at the Hastings Jazz Festival – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13: Come listen to High School bands at the Hastings Jazz Festival – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 15: Library Board of Directors meet – 4 to 6; Computer class learns all about “i-Google” – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16: Toddler Story Time has a barrel of fun with “Monkey Business” – 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Young Chess Tutoring -4:30 to 5:30; Open Chess – 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17: Pizza and Pages discusses Cylin Busby’s “Blink Once” – 3:45 to 5 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Madness in March at Sheriff’s Department To the editor: When I think of Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, a song comes to mind, with apologies to the composer: "Send in the Clowns." The latest buffoonery goes beyond mindboggling. It is also extremely dangerous because it demonstrates a frightening lack of judgment and understanding of the role assigned to him by both the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Michigan. If one were inclined to an analogy, it might be called March Madness in the Sheriff's Department. Despite his fondness for notions of the role of sheriff as expressed by the Sheriffs' Posse organization to whom he has publicly attributed recent professional education and training, he is not the absolute authority and agent he appears to believe he is. Nor is he entitled to act on his interpretations of both the state and federal constitutions particularly when his interpretations conflict with existing statutory and case law. Two recent events occurring within a single 10-day period come to mind. The first, is the mess created by Sheriff Leaf when he instituted massive confusion and unnecessary worry and fear in school districts after the Michigan State Police who, under Michigan law are the designated managers of the state emergency plan, had determined there was no emergency. It should also be noted that Barry County has accepted that plan. In other words, as the Banner editorial written by Publisher Fred Jacobs laid out clearly, there was no role for Leaf until the Michigan State Police contacted him. However, this inconvenient reality did not deter him. The second event is even more frightening: The invasion of school premises without any probable cause and without notice let along permission by members of sheriff’s posse in the Thornapple-Kellogg School District on March 22 and on March 25 is truly stunning. Leaf even admitted there were no incidents, IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV the posse members were there just as a deterrent. Even thinner than that excuse is the explanation that they were there to fill the gap created by the elimination of liaison officers. Quite frankly, this is nothing more than an attempt to blackmail the Barry County Board of Commissioners into giving him more money. Leaf’s recent actions bring into sharp relief in a contemporary setting a question raised over 2,000 years ago by Aristotle when he asked, after reviewing Plato's Republic, "Who watches the watchers?" No doubt all of this is more exciting than the things the people of Barry County pay the sheriff to do such as pulling over loaded double-bottom sand and gravel trucks without license plates or with plates muddied to hide them and the same trucks speeding. I suppose he could explain ignoring these violations as doing his part to create a business friendly environment in Barry County. Drivers of vehicles who do not turn on headlights or running lights when it is raining or snowing or foggy could also use some attention as could vehicles without functioning headlights, taillights, and/or brake lights, as well as drivers who have not caught on to the requirement to stop in both lanes of traffic for school buses flashing the red stop sign to mention a few options for department activity. Frances L. Faverman Caledonia (Editor’s note: Fran Faverman is a J-Ad Graphics, Inc. reporter who covers education and politics for the Middleville Sun and News. Her opinions, expressed as a citizen in the submitted letter, are her own and not necessarily the Banner’s editorial position.) Bike event drives business to county To the editor: I want to thank the City of Hastings and everyone associated with bringing the BarryRoubaix Race to our area. What a great and positive experience. Not only did it bring many visitors to our area, Hastings was also just full of activity which seemed great. The activity also branched into our area by bringing business to my boarding kennel from as far away as Virginia. I also heard that a campground opened for campers for this race. So, all in all, what a fantastic event. I hope trends like this continue. Barb Lyons Hastings State News Roundup Astronomy Day in Kalamazoo April 20 The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society along with the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and the Kalamazoo Nature Center, will hold its annual award-winning Astronomy Day on Saturday April 20. The day-long celebration features educational displays, hands-on activities, and special presentations to bring science alive for the entire community. Daytime activities begin at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and end with evening programming at Kalamazoo Nature Center. The free event, offered to the general public and especially families with school age children, is intended to widen knowledge and appreciation of science, particularly the field of astronomy. This year’s theme is "Mars: Past, Present, and Future." No other planet in the solar system has fired the imagination like Mars. For most of human history, the Red Planet was nothing more than a tantalizing point of light on a starry back drop but today the U.S. has a small fleet of spacecraft surveying the Red Planet from orbit and two rovers currently exploring its surface. Daytime activities will be held at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum starting at 9 a.m. and will include safe observations of the Sun, a full-scale inflatable model of the Curiosity Mars rover, hands-on activities for children, celestial portraits with a choice of astronomical backdrops ($5 fee requested), free stargazing shows in the planetarium from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and special presentations on Mars in the museum’s Stryker Theater. Astronomy Day caps off under nature's grandest spectacle, the universe. Telescopes of all shapes and sizes will be available for use at Owl Observatory, located on the grounds of the Kalamazoo Nature Center. The observatory, featuring the KAS 12-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, will also be open to the public. Stargazers should be able to see the Moon, Jupiter, and a number of constellations. Gates open at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.kalamazoomuseum.org or www.astroday.kasonline.org. Upgraded credit rating great news for state Michigan’s economic and fiscal recovery has been cited by two key credit rating agencies for this week’s upgrading of the state’s credit rating. The Fitch Group has upgraded Michigan’s general obligation credit rating to AA, the first time Fitch has rated Michigan above AAsince January 2007. Fitch said the upgrade reflects the state’s solid economic and fiscal recovery over the last two years. The Standard and Poor’s rating also upgraded Michigan’s credit outlook this week to “positive,” while affirming its AA- rating. The Moody’s rating agency also announced a similar upgrade last week. “Michigan is the comeback state and our progress is being recognized,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. “Within a week, we have seen positive movement from all three Wall Street rating agencies. That sends a clear message that Michigan is on the right track and moving forward. “We had a very strong case to present to the rating agencies,” the governor continued. “The state budget is now in structural balance and we have a growing budget stabilization fund. We also have reduced the state’s longterm liabilities. The actions by the rating agencies reflect the solid progress that we’ve made over the past two years.” Fitch agreed, noting: “The state has used the economic and revenue momentum of the last two fiscal years to stabilize state finances, with structurally balanced budgets, annual surpluses, higher liquidity and sizable deposits to the budget stabilization fund (BSF). The state’s long-standing prudent fiscal management, combined with the actions taken in recent years, leave it better positioned to address future economic and revenue uncertainty. Governor applauds new Newell Rubbermaid facility in Kalamazoo Gov. Rick Snyder praised Newell Rubbermaid for its decision to locate a design and innovation facility in Kalamazoo, thanking the company for choosing to invest in the state and for bringing new jobs to Michigan. “Having a world-class company such as Newell Rubbermaid choose to locate in Michigan is a great win for us and a testament to our talented work force and the competitiveness of Michigan as a research and development hotbed,” Snyder said. “Newell’s investment and the jobs it will generate demonstrate that bold reforms to our business climate and our state’s talent are now putting Michigan at the top of the nation’s best places to locate, expand and grow new jobs.” Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with a portfolio of leading brands, including Sharpie, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Paper Mate, and Irwin. The company plans to build a state-of-the-art design center in Kalamazoo that will serve as a hub to consolidate all of its U.S. product and graphic design capabilities. The company will invest $2.3 million and create up to 100 design jobs, resulting in a $2 million Michigan Business Development performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen over a competing site in Chicago. The city of Kalamazoo has offered tax abatements valued at $164,000. “The city is pleased to welcome Newell Rubbermaid into our community,” said Ken Collard, Kalamazoo city manager. “This company perfectly complements Kalamazoo’s growing design and engineering community. We look forward to being a partner in their growth plans.” The facility will be located in the Business Technology and Research Park at Western Michigan University. The WMU BTR Park is one of Michigan’s Smart Zones and home to WMU’s College of Engineering. The Michigan Business Development Program provides grants, loans and other economic assistance to qualified businesses that make investments or create jobs in Michigan, with preference given to businesses that need additional assistance for deal-closing and for second stage gap financing. The Michigan Strategic Fund will consider a number of factors in making these awards, including out-of-state competition, private investment in the project, business diversification opportunities, near-term job creation, wage and benefit levels of the new jobs, and net-positive return to the state. Business retention and retail projects are not eligible for consideration of these incentives. Delton Kellogg Schools Kindergarten Registration ALL DAY EVERY DAY KINDERGARTEN PARENTAL INFORMATION MEETING April 11, 2013 • 3:30 PM or 6 PM Elementary School Multipurpose Room REGISTER NOW by calling 269-623-9275 Quality Education for All Students SAME EVENING THERE IS A PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 77577497 IN ROOMS 63 AND 64 FROM 4 PM - 6 PM �Page 6 — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77577337 Worship Together Area Obituaries Beulah V. (Boonie) Hathaway LaVerne Wilma Bruce Buehler Marvin Carl Miller HASTINGS, MI – Beulah V. (Boonie) Hathaway, age 84, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 1, 2013 at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, after a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1928 in Hastings, the daughter of Harvey and Mary Myers. Boonie was a member of the Hastings High School Class of 1946. She married Carl Hathaway on September 19, 1945. Boonie was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1983. Boonie's hobbies included bowling, golf, fishing and walking. She enjoyed mushroom hunting and crocheting while watching her beloved Tigers, Pistons, or any Michigan State team. She was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. In her younger years, Boonie was an avid softball player. She and Carl were also motorcycle and snowmobile enthusiasts. Boonie and Carl enjoyed spending time up north at their cabin near Custer as well as traveling. Boonie was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Juanita Bennett, Lucille Bennett, Floyd (Bud) Myers, Paul Myers and Lois Miller. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carl Hathaway; three sons, Larry (Marge) Hathaway of Flushing, Dave (Cathy) Hathaway of Grand Rapids, Jim (Lindy) Hathaway of Hudsonville; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, James Myers of North Fort Myers, FL and Keith Myers of Grand Rapids; many nieces, nephews and friends. Boonie enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 6, from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Gary Newton will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI – LaVerne Wilma Bruce Buehler, age 92, of Hastings, went home to be with her Savior on April 2, 2013. Vernie was born on February 4, 1921 in Woodstock, Canada, the daughter of Clara Mae Bruce Wadland and William Norrie of Scotland. LaVerne married her sweetheart, Woodrow “Doc” Arthur Buehler on December 23, 1940 in Novi. Both LaVerne and Woody accepted Christ early on in their marriage. Vernie, as she was so lovingly called, had many roles: wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, friend, teacher, and storyteller. She aided her husband, Woodrow “Doc” Buehler in his business, Buehler Chiropractic, as bookkeeper and receptionist, but many of her children and grandchildren remember her ‘work’ fondly as loving them deeply and telling the most fabulous Jimmy and Janey stories. Vernie had many hobbies. She was actively involved in her local church, First Baptist Church of Hastings, for over 60 years where she taught Sunday school and was a Pioneer Girls leader. She also loved sewing, welcoming guests to her home at “Buehler’s Breeze Beeches”, and for some time, played piano for the Swamp Quartet out at Algonquin Lake. Vernie was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Wadland; her husband of 60 years, Woody Buehler; son, Wesley Buehler; and grandson, Eric Peterson. She was also preceded in death by three sisters-in-law, all of whom treated her as their sister, Glendora Claffey, Vera Wagnett, and Josephine Reister. Vernie is survived by three children, Karen (Ted) Peterson of Dowling; Rick (Lorraine) Buehler of Leesburg, FL; and Nancy (Robert) Welch of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren, Brad (Jody) Peterson, Scott (Cheree) Peterson, Jaynie (Peterson) Kraus, Randy Buehler, Tim (Maria) Buehler, Roxanne (Jabaar) Murray, Kristina Buehler, Keri Buehler, Aaron (Jenifer) Welch, and Kirstin (Kevin) VanderMolen. She is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. There are so many more who call Vernie ‘Mom’‚ and ‘Grammie’‚ as she touched the lives of so very many. Contributions can be made in LaVerne Buehler’s memory to First Baptist Church of Hastings Children’s Ministry, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation and funeral services are as follows and will all be held at First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings: Viewing on Thursday, April 4 from 6-8 p.m.; viewing Friday, April 5 from 5-7 p.m.; and funeral service at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013. Reverend Robert Welch will officiate the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. SHELBYVILLE, MI - Marvin Carl Miller, age 78, of Shelbyville, passed away on April 2, 2013. He was born on March 27, 1935 in Fremont, to Carl and Helena (Kerstetter) Miller. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1953. Marvin worked for many years as a crane operator with Pickett & Schuer. He also worked in the family business of Miller Sand and Gravel in Hopkins for many years. Marvin retired after working 23 years as a truck driver with Stamm Equipment of Wayland. He was married to Kristine Sonner and together they had five children. That marriage ended in divorce and in 1983 he married Terry Lynn Sniezek. Marvin loved life and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a hard worker and tried to be a friend to everyone. He could repair almost anything, or at least give it a try. He enjoyed traveling, reading westerns, visiting the casinos, and playing cards. He loved traveling to see his children and grandchildren all over the country. He was very proud of all of them. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Joseph Troyanowski; sister-in-law, Linda Miller; brother-in-law, Glenn Carlson and sister, Louise Marks. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Terry; daughters, Judy (Bob) Boorsma and Julie (Jack) Hamill; sons, Marvin (Cindy) Miller, Mike (Sonja) Miller and Timothy (Jan) Miller; stepson, Trevor (Stacey) Sniezek; 17 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; brothers, Henry Miller and Tom (Sandy) Miller; sisters, Mary Carlson, Marge (Don) Solomon, and Jean (Dale) Talsma; many nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law, Lucien Marks. At his request, cremation has taken place. There will be no vistation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! April 7 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; April 8 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; April 10 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; April 11 - Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-9459414 or 945-2645, fax 269-9452698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org for information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Hugh Boyce 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI – Hugh Boyce, age 77, of Hastings, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 of kidney cancer at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, surrounded by his family. He was the deeply loved husband of Christine; father of Simon; father-in-law of Denen; and beloved owner of his little dog Amy. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. The family requests that instead of flowers, you consider a memorial contribution to the Barry County Humane Society. Lauer Family Funeral Homes - Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory or condolences with Hugh’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Association, Grand Rapids, MI Office, 2940 Broadmoor Ave., SE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated FAMILY FUNERALs HOMES www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: K Q 9 7 4 M: A L: A 8 6 2 K: 9 5 3 WEST HASTINGS, MI - Sharon Houghtaling, age 66, of Hastings, and formerly from Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home in Hastings on Saturday, March 30, 2013 with her family by her bedside. Sharon was born May 23, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI. The daughter of Herbert and June Schroeder, Sharon attended many schools while growing up as her father was transferred for work many times throughout the Midwest. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1964 and attended Michigan State University while living in East Lansing. Sharon was the perfect wife to her loving husband, Bill Houghtaling, for 40 years and they raised three daughters while living in Battle Creek. While there, Sharon worked as a corporate travel agent and arranged travel for top executives. Sharon was honored many times as a top corporate travel agent for her dedication and special ability with accuracy. They moved to Hastings in 2001 and also continued to maintain their cottage on Gun Lake where Sharon enjoyed life with her grandchildren, dogs and the rest of her family. Sharon had a special flare for life and always did everything 100%. She enjoyed cooking for loved ones and was a gift giver extraordinaire. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Bill Houghtaling; one sister, Lynne (Mac) McMullen of Atlanta, GA; three daughters, Dawn (Mike) VanBoxtel of Grand Rapids, Kimberly (Carl) Kohlhoff of Byron Center, Nina Houghtaling of Hastings; four grandchildren, Rachel, Ian, Joey and Josh. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lauer Funeral HomesWren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Vern Bareman will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Please share a memory with Sharon’s family at www.lauerfh.com. FAMILY FUNERALs HOMES EAST N: A J 10 3 2 M: 3 L: J 9 5 3 K: K Q 8 N: 8 6 M: Q 10 5 L: K Q 7 K: A 10 7 6 2 SOUTH: N: 5 M: K J 9 8 7 6 4 2 L: 10 4 K: J 4 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both K Lead: KK North Pass East Pass Pass South 4M West Pass Captain M. North looked over the dwindling snow banks in southern Michigan. He was glad to see winter finally leaving, and he was watching for the return of the robins and the bluebirds. The time for regeneration and rebirth was at hand. It was time to prepare the Barry County Bridge Barge for the summer cruise-and-bridge tournaments on the Thornapple River. There would be a lot of prep work before the bridge players would return for their weekly cruises. But Captain North was ready for the warmer weather. As he glanced over his mail, he saw a familiar-looking return address on the upper left corner of the envelope. “R and V,” he muttered to himself. “Who was that again? Panama City Beach? Another ad for a recreational vehicle?” He tore open the envelope to see the friendly handwriting of someone he recognized: “Ah, I remember now…Rosy and Vera, my two favorite bridge players are snowbirds down in the Panhandle of Florida. I wonder what they are up to now. “Dear Captain North,” their letter began. “We are ready to return to Michigan and begin the summer cruises again with you. We will be home shortly, but we have a bridge hand that you should take a look at. You can tell us what you think when we arrive in April.” It was signed “Your bridge players, Rosy and Vera.” Captain North looked at the hand on the back of the letter. With East as dealer, it did not take M. South long to take a look at the long hearts and no points and to see an astonishing bid of 4M Captain North gasped. No doubt, it was Rosy who bid that way. She loved to play South when she and Vera were teammates. M. The preempt bid had done its business. East/West had been The auction stopped there at 4M shut out of the bidding, and they were no doubt groaning inwardly. A note caught the Captain’s K.” The Captain nodded knowingly. eyes.“West will lead the top of the club sequence, the KK K once they win the first trick.” The Captain sat down to “And West will continue with the QK study the rest of the hand. K would be a continuation of the club suit, but no doubt, South would ruff it with the “The 8K GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. M. South would then lead the 5N N toward the KN N/QN N in the North hand. West would take the 2M N, and East/West would have taken three out of the first four tricks.” Here the Captain ponAN M contract with such a dered the way that South would take the rest of the tricks and make a 4M paltry hand of five high-card points, and not good ones at that. “I suppose Rosy got a spade return, pitched a losing diamond from her hand, and won with N. Leading the good QN N would have East trumping with the 10M M, but Rosy would the KN M winning another trick. She probably next led a small heart to the AM M overtrump with the JM M, and Rosy overtook the QM M with winning. Leading another spade forced East to play the QM M. With four more heart tricks and the AL L, it was clear that Rosy was smiling with a 4M M the KM contract bid and made.” The Captain looked over the letter for a confirmation of his analysis. There on the back of the note was indeed the play of the hand as the Captain had mentally pictured. On the back was a postscript written by Rosy, but it probably included ideas from Vera as well. It went like this: “Well, Captain North, did you figure out the hand? Vera and I are sure that you did. We have this motto that we would like to share with you for this coming summer cruise season: “Preempt soon and Preempt often!” Here Captain North knew that Rosy and Vera were giggling and laughing out loud. It would be fun to have them back ready to ride the Barry County Bridge Barge and play in the bridge tournaments as they cruised down the Thornapple River. It was time to remove the shrink-wrap from the BCBB and get her ready for the warm months ahead. Captain North looked up just in time to see a pair of robins flittering across his yard. He smiled and nodded as he went back to work on the Barry County Bridge Barge. ***** Bridge Notes: Did you notice that East/West could make a vulnerable game in No Trump with this hand? They never had a chance with Rosy at the wheel. “Preempt early and preempt often!” ***** Local Bridge Class News: Beginning on April 9th, 2013, the second in a series of American Contract Bridge Classes, “The Play of the Hand in the 21st Century” will begin at the Kellogg Community College Technology Building on Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek. This class will run from 6-8 PM. on Tuesday nights for eight weeks, finishing at the end of May. Call the Life Long Learning Program at KCC for further details and enrollment. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Newborn Babies Parker James, born at Pennock Hospital on March 13, 2013 at 4:13 p.m. to Cashel Coe and Josh Shute of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Quinten Jeff, born at Pennock Hospital on March 22, 2013 at 8:24 a.m. to Brienne Tingley and Benjamin Guiles of Lake Odessa and Mason. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Owen Charles, born at Pennock Hospital on March 22, 2013 at 7:37 a.m. to Jacqueline Cooper and Aaron Heaven of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. ***** Roxann Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on March 22, 2013 at 11:23 p.m. to Katie and Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7:00 pm • Tuesday, April 9, 2013 TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Speaker: Pastor Matt Rhode Biblical Guide for Political Leaders Middle Villa Inn Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 07623782 77577357 77577364 77577354 77577367 77576726 David Stanton of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. ***** Andrew Troy, born at Pennock Hospital on March 24, 2013 at 10:55 to Jerrie Baker and Christopher Brodock of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Brantley Allen, born at Pennock Hospital on March 25, 2013 at 11:54 p.m. to Trishawn Carpenter of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Aria Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on March 27, 2013 at 8:17 a.m. to Alicia Clark and Jeffrey Smith. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 18 inches long. BARRY COUNTY 77577493 Sharon Houghtaling 4611 North M-37, Middleville Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 �Page 8 — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of ern Texas where the temperatures had climbed to 105-degrees, which meant, to them, that it was time to head back north. Also, Marge McDowell has returned from Florida to her summer home here. On Tuesday, Lake Odessa was treated to a train more than a mile long passing through on the CSX tracks. Every car was loaded with coal. Members of the Garlock family were pleased to learn that grandson/nephew Brian Garlock of Big Rapids is now in the National Hockey League. Again, he has followed Coach John Cooper who has been hired by the Tampa Bay Lightning as head coach. Brian followed as videographer and assistant coach. Brian had been doing the radio pregame show for a minor league team in Syracuse. He spent four years as equipment manager in St. Louis and Green Bay. The Maundy Thursday service at Central UMC included communion, a Tennebrae reading by select members of the congregation, and then a ritual removal of all candles, crosses, and paraments. The extinguished candles had little effect on the bright sunlight which continued to stream through the high rose window. Mrs. Virginia Yonkers was hostess to many family members on Easter Sunday for dinner following their varied church services. The community was shocked on Sunday morning with the word of the death of Robert Cobb. Cobb was Odessa Township Supervisor, a member of Central UMC, former business man who initiated the Whistlestop Restaurant on M-50, Cobbs’ Corners on Jordan Lake Ave., and an ally with his wife, Lynda, in her Cobbs’ Web antique store on Fourth Ave. He had also been a successful farmer and automobile salesman. The Cobbs restored their latest home to its Victorian splendor. The State Journal recently carried an article stating that the Pewamo-Westphalia School District has hired as its head football coach its former assistant, Jeremy Miller. Miller is a resident of the district and a former player. He’s currently the social studies teacher at Lakewood High School. Business must be booming at Twin City Foods. On Monday, four semitrucks were seen in line on Lincoln Street, waiting their turn at loading frozen food. We are now seeing concrete trucks headed toward the factory instead of the steady flow of sand trucks we’ve seen for weeks. This must mean that construction on the new addition has reached a more advanced stage. Signs of the times: We have seen leaf buds on lilac bushes, daffodil shoots six inches high, and crocus in bloom. Also, the tiny wild violets are popping up on lawns. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP will meet on April 18 at Ionia High School. All retired school personnel are eligible to attend. by Elaine Garlock Because the soil has still been frozen so deeply it’s been impossible to remove artificial flowers from their urns at Lakeside Cemetery by the March 31 deadline. Hopefully, the cemetery and its sexton will be able to provide an extension. The April 11 Historical Society meeting at the Freight House will feature Arthur Dombe of Caledonia and the Thornapple Watershed Council. Dombe will present a program on the 2012 Thornapple River Expedition on which canoeists and kayakers traversed the river through Eaton, Barry, and Kent Counties with stops at Nashville, Hastings, Middleville, and Caledonia before reaching their final destination in Ada where the Thornapple joins the Grand River. River travelers were treated to meals and sleeping accommodations and took in beautiful spots such as McKeown Park across from Thornapple Manor, Riverside Park in Hastings, and Stagecoach Park in Middleville. The Alethians of Central UMC and their friends will have an outing at the ethanol plant at Woodbury on Tuesday, April 9 with an indoor presentation of the project and a tour of the facility. The group will then reconvene at Fellowship Hall in town with the Lloyd Corstonts as hosts. President Phil Shetterly reports that the group is making plans for a July 12 chicken barbecue as its 58th annual fundraiser. Highs of Indiana will prepare the chicken. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Freight House with a speaker, refreshments, and library time until 5 p.m. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet on Wednesday, April 10 at 1 p.m. Tentative plans are to tour the Sunfield Welch Museum. Good Friday services were again held in the community. Rev. Karen Sorden, host pastor, led the opening with a discourse on the theme of the day. Each pastor, in succession, read one segment of scripture accompanied by one verse of the Good Friday hymn, “Were You there” at the close of each portion of the service. Those attending may have seen a young man on Fourth Avenue carrying a large wooden cross up one side of the street and returning on the other. Sound effects came from a jack hammer being used to dismantle the front entry of the former Hoffstromp building in readiness for its use as a real estate office. Actual pounding in the entry to the church came as Rev. Simmons read his portion of the crucifixion story. Lakewood Schools closed for Spring Break at Thursday’s close to the day. Many families are taking advantage of the time off to vacation in Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, and other southern destinations. Last week, Jerry and Betty Bennett returned home from south- Watch for our Annual SOIL TESTING Bring a sample to the Battle Creek store Gardens - Sat., April 13 • 9am - 1pm Lawns - Sat., April 27 • 9am - 1pm Now is the time to start our 4-STAGE LAWN PROGRAM $ 99 Starting at just 59 with FREE storage • Rhubarb Plants • Asparagus Plants • Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets • Bulk and Package Seed • Strawberries Now taking orders for Sweet Potato Plants 77577539 Climax 14325 “OP” Ave. 269-746-4286 Hamblin Battle Creek H Farm Bureau N Dickman Rd Battle Creek 295 Hamblin Ave. 269-962-4025 M-66 44th St. 42nd St. Battle Creek Farm Bureau H OP Avenue . Dr ry rcu Me Climax Village Capital Jackson Exit 92 I-94 MN Avenue N FARM BUREAU McCamly Exit 85 Washington Battle Creek Locally Owned & Operated for over 90 Years Open Saturdays in April & May ‘til 1pm No sales to dealers. Good while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 TO 5:00 • SATURDAY 8:30 TO NOON • CLIMAX STORE OPEN AT 8AM EDWARD JONES Help yourself reduce investment stress You probably aren’t too worried about it, but April is Stress Awareness Month. Each year, the Health Resource Network sponsors this “month” to inform people about the dangers of stress and to share successful coping strategies. Obviously, it’s important to reduce stress in all walks of life — including your investment activities. How can you cut down on the various stresses associated with investing? Here are a few possible “stress-busters”: • Know your risk tolerance. If you’re constantly worrying about the value of your investments, your portfolio may simply be too volatile for your individual risk tolerance. Conversely, if you’re always feeling that your investments will never provide you with the growth you need to achieve your long-term goals, you might be investing too conservatively. • Know what to expect from your investments. Uncertainty is often a leading cause of stress. So when you purchase investments that are mysterious to you, you shouldn’t be surprised if they perform in ways that raise your stress levels. Never invest in something unless you fully understand its characteristics and risk potential. • Be prepared for market volatility. Over the long term, the financial markets have trended upward, though their past performance can’t guarantee future results. Yet for periods of months, and even years, these same markets can sputter and decline. So when you invest, be aware of this volatility; if you’re prepared for it, you won’t be shocked when it LEGAL NOTICES happens, and you should be able to better keep stress at bay. • Maintain realistic expectations. If you think your investments are going to earn a very high rate of return, year after year, you are more than likely going to be disappointed — and you could easily get “stressed out.” You’re much better off, from a stress standpoint, not to expect eye-popping results. • Diversify your portfolio. If you were only to own one asset class, such as growth stocks, and that particular segment took a big hit during a market drop, your whole portfolio could suffer, and it could take years to recover — causing you no end of stress. But if you spread your investment dollars among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, government securities and so on — your portfolio has a better chance of weathering the ups and downs of the market. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification may help you reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t prevent losses or guarantee profits.) • Think long term. If you only measure your investment success by short-term results, you can feel frustrated and stressed. But when you stop to consider your objectives, you may find that the most important ones, such as a comfortable retirement, are all long-term in nature. Consequently, it makes more sense to measure the progress you’re making with your investments in periods of years, or even decades, rather than days or months. Instead of fretting over your monthly investment statements, compare where you are today versus where you were 10 or 15 years ago. The results may well surprise and help “de-stress” you. Stress Awareness Month will come and go. But by making the right moves, you can help take some of the stress out of investing for a long time to come. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 35.20 +.84 AT&T 37.57 +.83 BP PLC 42.14 -.18 CMS Energy Corp 27.85 +.50 Coca-Cola Co 40.72 +.03 Conagra 35.54 +.07 Eaton 60.93 -.23 Family Dollar Stores 58.40 -2.26 Fifth Third Bancorp 16.16 -.25 Flowserve CP 163.05 -2.37 Ford Motor Co. 13.01 -.30 General Mills 48.81 +.18 General Motors 27.93 -.22 Intel Corp. 21.46 -.30 Kellogg Co. 64.29 +.29 McDonald’s Corp 100.26 +1.76 Perrigo Co. 119.74 +2.20 Pfizer Inc. 29.23 +.63 Sears Holding 50.58 -.31 Spartan Motors 5.18 -.03 Spartan Stores 17.72 -.13 Stryker 65.52 +.66 TCF Financial 14.76 -.08 Walmart Stores 76.02 +1.25 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1575.90 $27.27 14,662 598M -24.28 -1.48 +103 +79M SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Annual Budget Hearing March 27, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor Stoneburner, Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy There were approximately 0 public present. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops Agenda was approved. Minutes were approved. Public comments were received, if any. Approved the Narrative budget report for fiscal year 2013/2014 Approved the General Appropriations Act, dated March 27, 2013 Approved the Budget Revenue/Expenditure report for 2013/2014 Adopted Pay Schedule for 2013/2014 Approved Board Meeting Schedule for 2013/2014 Approved Township Hall Closed Dates for 2013/2014 Adopted Prairieville Township Investment Policy Resolution Approved Budget adjustments for March 31, 2013 Public comments were received, if any. Board comments were received, if any. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77577502 FORECLOSURE NOTICE – BARRY COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bruce Royal and Dorothy E. Royal, his wife, to MG Investments, Inc., an Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 1998, recorded May 26, 1998, in Document No. 1012421, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Bank & Trust F.S.B. by an assignment dated May 22, 1998, recorded September 7, 1999, in Document No. 1034961, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof, the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Five and 01/100 ($75,005.01) Dollars, including interest at 11.09% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 o’ clock p.m., on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, thence East 545 feet for a place of beginning, thence North 782 feet; thence East 775 feet; thence South 282 feet; thence West 345 feet; thence South 500 feet; thence West 435 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28, 2013 Sterling Bank & Trust F.S.B. Assignee of Mortgagee THAV GROSS PC Attorneys David J. Bennett (P10690) 30150 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 444 Bingham Farms, MI 480254549 (248) 645-1700 (04-04)(04-25) 77577487 Seeing the world in a grain of sand by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Born in 1632 in the Netherlands, Antony van Leeuwenhoek was a self-taught man who made microscopes, ultimately producing some 500 of them. Van Leeuwenhoek’s microscopes could magnify objects up to 200 times. That opened up a range of investigations to him and he took advantage of the new devices he was creating to look at almost anything and everything, including bacteria he obtained from between his teeth. Van Leeuwenhoek also took a deep interest in a common substance: sand. He collected it and studied it. That may have been because he was using sand to grind the lenses of his microscope. In any event, using his creative mind and good observations, he studied sand intensely. He determined that sand grains are a bit like snowflakes, with individuality built into each particle. I was reading recently about van Leeuwenhoek in a book by Michael Welland called Sand: The Never-ending Story. It’s a good read and I recommend it if you take an interest in the natural world. Even a simple substance like sand can be fascinating from a variety of viewpoints once you learn something about it. As one example, sand can be of forensic interest. Sand found in the tires of a car or the boots of person can place a suspect at the scene of the crime just as effectively as an eye-witness. Sherlock Holmes was, of course, a fictional character, but his methods of observing sand and mud on shoes have the strength of forensic science behind them. An early forensic case concerning the evidence of sand and soil came about in 1908 in Bavaria. The police suspected a man who happened to be a poacher of murdering a woman. Quite luckily for the police, the poacher’s wife had cleaned his shoes the day before the murder. Police found three layers of earth material on them during their investigation. The first layer, the one nearest the sole of the shoe, corresponded to the earth outside the poacher’s house. No surprises there: he had worn his freshly cleaned shoes when he left his house, and picked up materials on his shoes as soon as he stepped outside. The next layer of material on the shoes was laced with a distinctive red sand of the sort found where the body of the dead woman had been discovered. The final and outermost layer included cement, brick fragments and coal dust corresponding to materials on the ground where the poacher’s gun had been found. Tellingly, none of the layers of material on the suspect’s shoe matched the soil from the fields where the poacher claimed he had been at the time of the murder. In short, the simple evidence of detritus on his shoes condemned the suspect, bolstering the prosecution’s case just as much a witness might have. Sometimes you really can see the world in a grain of sand. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. — NOTICE — To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Michael W. Puerner, Secretary 77576945 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — Page 9 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Getting a replacement SSA-1099 is easy Quimby boasts a unique history, part 2 The following column, written by the late Joyce Weinbrecht, was published in the Aug. 29, 1991, Banner. It continues: In 1874 in the early morning hours, the Quimby mill itself burned in a magnificent blaze visible for miles. Though it was never proven, it was felt that this fire also had been set by the Native Americans to further show their distress at the use of their sacred grounds. This time, Icabod L. Quimby gave up and left the village of Quimby to its fate. Other smaller mills were operated in Quimby. Eli Eaton built one just northeast of the schoolhouse in 1882 on the south side of the site of the former Quimby mill in 1885. In 1895, Angus McDonald also operated a mill in the Quimby area. These were small operations, used by persons to saw the lumber to build local barns and houses. In 1878, the post office Mr. Quimby had established was taken up and moved to Morgan. In 1888, it was re-established again in Quimby in response to a petition by the people. The first postmaster of the “new” Quimby Post Office was Charles Castelein. His son, John, and then John’s brother, Henry, became postmasters, following in their father’s footsteps. Henry died in April 1932 and his wife, Lena, became postmistress. In 1880, William Castelein, another brother to John and Henry, operated a Star Route from Quimby Post Office to Highbank Post Office, a route of approximately 20 miles. Patrons were charged $1 per year for the delivery service. William received $12 per month. When William took another job, his wife carried the mail for a period of six months. This was done with horse and buggy, or in winter, horse and sleigh. The route was then sold to Flora Cruso. (Flora was the maternal grandmother of Don Reid, who currently lives in the city of Hastings.) Rural mail delivery came to Quimby July 1, 1904. George Scott was the only rural mail carrier from the Quimby Post Office – ever. He transferred to Hastings when the Quimby Post Office closed for the final time in the fall of 1932. The Quimby mail route was 26 miles long. Mrs. Flora Cruso, a top-notch driver of the horse and carriage, substituted for George whenever he needed time off. In 1896, a Maccabee Lodge was organized in Quimby. The roof of the store building was raised and a meeting hall was established on the second floor. An outside (and only) stairway went up to the meeting room. Several people from Quimby became involved in county and state politics. Gilbert Striker and Samuel Bidleman were representatives in the General Assembly. Daniel Striker became president of the National Bank of Hastings, Barry County Clerk in 1858 through 1861, then secretary of state for the State of Michigan. Henry Houghtalin was county sheriff from you receive Social Security and need a replacement SSA-1099 for 2012 in order to file a tax return, you can request it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/i1099. The SSA-1099 shows the total amount of benefits received in the previous year and is used to find out if any Social Security benefits are subject to tax. The federal tax laws about Social Security benefits provide that: • Up to 50 percent of Social Security benefits may be subject to federal income tax for individuals with a combined income between $25,000 and $34,000, or for couples with a combined income between $32,000 and $44,000; and • Up to 85 percent of Social Security bene- fits may be subject to federal income tax for individuals with a combined income above $34,000, or for couples with a combined income above $44,000. (“Combined income” means adjusted gross income, plus nontaxable interest, plus one-half of Social Security benefits.) For more information on taxation of Social Security benefits, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Lottery will help you lose your home from your home The Quimby School was built in 1869. 1871 through 1880. His brother, George Houghtalin, was overseer of the Barry County Farm in the early 1890s. The county farm was established in 1855 on land purchased in Section 27, Hastings Township, for $3,500. In 1878, a brick building was built to house the indigent citizens of Barry County. The brick building replaced several other buildings that had been in use to house the residents. The current building, which houses Thornapple Manor, was completed in 1958. This facility replaced the 1878 building and was established as an extended-care facility and nursing home. It was renovated in the 1980s. Icabod L. Quimby left his mark on Barry County and Hastings Township. The road running past the school and the church now bear his name. Several of the houses he built are still standing on the site of the former village. The town well with the cement walkway leading to it can still be found in the tall grass. The schoolhouse, a private residence, is still standing and is in good condition. The church stands stately and proud, with its congregation still very active. The railroad bed, which started out carrying the Grand Valley Railroad and later the Michigan Central Railroad, is still there. the trestle over Highbank Creek remains intact. The river bank where the piers and cables caught the logs to be sawed is now the site of several beautiful homes. It is quiet and peaceful in Quimby, but if you pause for a moment you can easily imagine the voices of school children at play, the hum and whine of the large sawmill and the warning whistle of the train engine as it approached Quimby Station on the Grand Valley Railroad line. (This article is based on research done and written by Doris Mead McIntyre (1945), Eva Lewis Rowley, (1951) and Gilbert Scott (1941). Manuscripts of their work was loaned by Pearl Lowell and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Rowley). Middleville man dies in single-vehicle crash David John Decker, 28, of Middleville, died in a one-vehicle accident early Saturday morning just south of the intersection of Cherry Valley and Finkbeiner Roads, in Thornapple Township near Middleville. Thornapple Township Emergency Services and the Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the accident. Police report that Decker was, apparently, southbound on Cherry Valley Road when he by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Millions of taxpayers are busy gathering all the forms and documents they need to file their federal, state and local tax returns. If you receive Social Security benefits, one of those items may be your SSA-1099 from Social Security. Some people who receive Social Security may have to pay taxes on a portion of their benefits. If you’re one of these individuals, a Social Security Benefit Statement (Form SSA-1099) is an important tax document for you to have. Social Security mailed the SSA-1099s for tax year 2012 to all beneficiaries in January. If lost control of his 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse and went off the west side of the road. The car hit a utility pole, struck and tree and rolled over. The driver was ejected from the car and died at the scene. The accident is still under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Police say they do not know at this time what made the driver lose control of the vehicle. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS be encouraging young people to invest in their education or save for a home -- not to gamble on their phone; By putting this online, it will further deprive Michigan small business of sales and store traffic. Currently, if adults want to play Keno or the Lottery they go to a convenience store, gas station or restaurant that sells tickets. Typically, when someone goes to a store, they also buy other products. Gambling addiction is a serious problem, and allowing people to gamble online or from their cell phone can potentially ruin lives. We could have cases where people gamble away their home from their couch. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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I recently was contacted by Michigan Lottery officials, who made me aware that they plan to expand Keno and lottery ticket sales to the internet. I was also told that more young people will play, because they like playing games on their phones. Finland, England and the state of Illinois already have systems in place to allow those who wish to gamble to do so online. I oppose this expansion for the following reasons: It will be easier to become addicted from home; Personal debt will skyrocket through increased credit card sales; The state should ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew F. Omara and Sally M. Omara, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 1999, and recorded on October 4, 1999 in instrument 1036076, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 31/100 Dollars ($74,251.31). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northerly 35 feet of Lot 4 all of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Plat of Sunnyside as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 45. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #381443F02 (04-04)(04-25) 77577506 �Page 10 — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26302DE Estate of Larry L. Christle, Deceased. Date of birth: 4/21/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Larry L. Christle, Deceased, died December 18, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David Christle, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 3-28-13 Michael D. Holmes (P66165) 211 East Water Street, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 David Allen Christle 12830 Kellogg School Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 945-7619 77577472 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian T. Van Zalen, a single man, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2002 and recorded October 8, 2002 in Instrument Number 1088946, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, successor by merger with Chase Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Twenty-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($79,029.67) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 18, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Barry County, Michigan:Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 36. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 21, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002256 77577043 (03-21)(04-11) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D Fisher and Sylvia A Fisher, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 11, 2006, and recorded on April 18, 2006 in instrument 1163316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-5 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Sixty-Seven and 44/100 Dollars ($142,067.44). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 45, Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 8. he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419191F01 77576775 (03-14)(04-04) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING March 26, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Open of budget hearing. Approved purchase of tables for community center. Approved proposed budget. Approved transfer of $20,000 from the general fund into the fire department fund. Approved transfer of $20,000 from general fund into contingency fund. Approved resolution to adopt officer’s salary. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by: Jennifer Goy – Clerk Attested to by: Thomas Rook – Supervisor 77577343 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia K. Marsh and Donald L. Marsh, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to PHH Mortgage Corporation dba ERA Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2002, and recorded on December 2, 2002 in instrument 1092778, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three and 24/100 Dollars ($103,163.24). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 727 and 728 of the city, Formerly Village of hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of city Lot 728; Running thence East on Court Street, 51 feet for a place of beginning; From thence East on court street, 51 feet; thence South 8 rods; thence West 51 feet; thence South 8 Rods; thence West 51 feet; thence North to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #405377F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77576974 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by John T. Deason a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank dated the 26th day of March, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of April, 2007, in Instrument #1178301 as amended in Loan Modification Agreement dated effective 3-1-12, and recorded 4-25-12, in Instrument #201204250004871 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $67,206.51 (sixty-seven thousand two hundred six and 51/100) plus accrued interest at 6.375% (six point three seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 25th day of April, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Beginning at Point “G” on the Southerly line of Stevens Road as shown in the Plat of Steven’s Wooded Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 3; thence South 83 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East, 2553.00 feet along the Southerly line of Steven’s Road to Point “F” of said Plat; thence South 04 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West, 264.09 feet; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West, 172.00 feet; thence North 11 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds West, 292.45 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6203 Osprey Drive PPN: 08-07-300-04850 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10116022 (03-28)(04-18) 77577306 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26324-DE Estate of BETTY JAMES, deceased. Date of birth: 09-22-1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, BETTY JAMES, who lived at 12150 M-89 HIGHWAY, PLAINWELL, Michigan died 11/25/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to GAIL A. BROCK, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET, STE. 302, HASTINGS and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/02/2013 DANIELLE STREED P45668 480 W. LOVELL KALAMAZOO, MI 49007 (269) 276-0055 GAIL A. BROCK 10393 N. 24TH PLAINWELL, MI 49080 (269) 373-1320 77577515 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JONEILLE C. ANDERSON, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2001, and recorded on September 10, 2001, in Document No. 1066244, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred SixtyEight Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($65,368.72), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF LOT 5 OF BLOCK 12 AND THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 12, ALL IN ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 11. ALSO, THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF LOT 6, BLOCK 12 OF ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USBW.002188 USDA 77577064 (03-21)(04-11) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Payne II and Amy Payne, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006, and recorded on August 16, 2006 in instrument 1168688, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-8 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 81/100 Dollars ($106,573.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 28, which lies North 2 degrees 15 minutes East, 495.03 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section; thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West, 241.40 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 608.90 feet to an iron 19 feet West of the centerline of the road; thence South 01 degrees 23 minutes West, 241.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West, 616.77 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422287F01 77577481 (04-04)(04-25) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26229-DE Estate of Donalee MacMillan. Date of birth: 0609-1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donalee MacMillan, died 08/21/2011. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Linda Louise MacMillan, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, 3rd Floor, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 03/28/2013 James M. Kinney (P57750) 214 N. Broadway, PO Box 9 Hastings, MI 49058-0009 (269) 945-8000 Linda Louise MacMillan 2833 Michael Way Las Vegas, NV 89108 (702) 354-5885 77577478 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R. Rutledge, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2010, and recorded on January 21, 2011 in instrument 201101210000790, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen and 53/100 Dollars ($163,715.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Hidden Hollow No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 19, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419828F01 77576903 (03-14)(04-04) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ella Laurent, a single woman and Joseph W. Hawkins, a single man as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2002, and recorded on January 10, 2002 in instrument 1072827, and modified by agreement dated October 15, 2009, and recorded on November 13, 2009 in instrument 200911130011077, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars ($97,603.96). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 936 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419928F01 77577089 (03-28)(04-18) SYNOPSIS Hope Township Budget Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting March 27, 2013 Budget Public Hearing opened at 6:30pm 5 Board members present 8 guests Approved: Approved 2013-14 Budget Adjourned at 6:40pm Regular meeting opened at 6:41pm Approved: Previous Minutes Resolution 2013-4 Primary Bank Depository Resolution 2013-5 2013-14 Board Meeting Schedule Resolution 2013-6 Fee Schedule Resolution 2013-7 Workshop & conference pay Library Grant increase Online Tax & Assessment program agreement with BS & A Resolution 2013-3 General Appropriations Act Zoning Board of Appeals reappointment Planning Commission reappointment Roving Sewer Board Member appointment Adjourned 7:24pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77577351 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, by assignment dated November 13, 2010 and recorded January 21, 2011 in Instrument # 201101210000754 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars and NinetyTwo Cents ($108,805.92) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/21/2013 Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77577048 No: 12-74269 (03-21)(04-11) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMBERLY HILTON and JAMES HILTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2005 and recorded August 31, 2005 in Document No. 1151994, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RZ3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Seven Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($116,407.87) including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. in Barry County, Michigan at 01:00 PM on April 25, 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 26, OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: March 28, 2013 The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RZ3 Mortgagee/Assignee SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 GMAC.012970 (03-28)(04-18) 77577332 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26205-DE Estate of Yvonne O. Huver. Date of birth: 09/03/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Yvonne O. Huver, died 08/31/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Judy Green, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, 3rd Floor, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 03/28/2013 James M. Kinney (P57750) 214 N. Broadway, PO Box 9 Hastings, MI 49058-0009 (269) 945-8000 Judy Green 6546 Hamlet Drive, Unit B Englewood, FL 34224 (941) 740-9447 77577475 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Eagle husband and wife and Sara Eagle husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Indigo Financial Group, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 8, 2003 in instrument 1118929, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two and 38/100 Dollars ($78,332.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, Block 5, Daniel Striker's Addition to the recorded plat thereof in liber 1 of Plats on Pge 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #266224F02 77576796 (03-14)(04-04) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on April 28, 2006, by Tony L. Calhoun, a single man, and Roberta L. Groner, a single woman, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on May 1, 2006, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1163861, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 21, 2011, recorded on May 4, 2011, in Instrument Number 201105040004743, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 64/100 Dollars ($232,730.64); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: The South 9 rods of the following described property; beginning 90.5 rods West and 36 rods North of the Center of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 44 rods, thence East 24.5 rods, thence South 44 rods, thence West 24.5 rods to the place of beginning, except the North 100 feet thereof, Barry Township. Commonly known as: 10381 Brickyard Rd., Delton Michigan 49046 Parcel Number: 08-03005-033-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: March 11, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, 77576860 MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (03-14)(04-04) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TRAVIS K. CHILTON and KRISTY J. CHILTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2007, and recorded on January 25, 2007, in Document No. 1175559, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($74,666.98), including interest at 6.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 2, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 22 OF WALTHOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 1 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002872 FNMA (04-04)(04-25) 77577534 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Dirks, a married man and Kristy J. Dirks, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2005, and recorded on November 3, 2005 in instrument 1155691, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 75/100 Dollars ($143,293.75). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner common to Section 22 and 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 32 seconds West, 1319.33 feet along the Section line common to Sections 22 and 23; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 14 seconds East, 274.67 feet along the North line of Southwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence South 43 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East, 456.56 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 696.33 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes, 99 feet in width described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 99.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 454.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 31 seconds West 99.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 464.81 feet along said East-West 1/4 line to the point of beginning also: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 475.97 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 229.59 feet for the place of beginning; thence continuing North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 120.00 feet; thence South 06 seconds 21 minutes 18 seconds West, 100.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 120.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421793F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577001 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number SP-2-2013 Garr & Tina Russell, (property owner) Location: 3718 Kidder Drive in Section 22 of Irving Township Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for an accessory dwelling per Section 2305 in the RR zoning district. MEETING DATE: April 22, 2013 TIME: 7:30 PM PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St, Hastings MI Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barry county.org. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77577346 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris A. Roberson Joined by Spouse Megan Roberson, original mortgagor(s), to Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005, and recorded on August 24, 2005 in instrument 1151615, and modified by agreement dated June 21, 2006, and recorded on September 1, 2006 in instrument 1169435, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Associations successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series WMABS 2006-HE1 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Seven and 50/100 Dollars ($205,927.50). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of PLAT of BROOKVIEW, according to the plat thereof, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 9 West of Barry County Records. AND ALSO: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26 a distance of 1600.36 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236.60 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 797.59 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 12 of Brookview according to the Plat thereof as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plats on page 48; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South line of said Plat of Brookview 520.57 feet; thence along a Traverse line of the West bank of a creek the following courses; South 35 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds West, 282.03 feet; thence South 04 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West, 282.29 feet; thence South 65 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds West, 50.81 feet; thence South 36 degrees 15 minutes 37 seconds West, 142.92 feet; South 16 degrees 14 minutes 51 seconds West, 115.42 feet; thence South 87 degrees 38 minutes 49 seconds West, 61.02 feet; thence South 26 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West, 41.26 feet to the end of said Traverse line; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 85.58 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO including all land lying between the above described Traverse line and the centerline of said creek. Also together with an EASEMENT for ingress and egress from Mann Road over a strip of land 20 feet in width, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West, 1600.36 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 26; thence continuing North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West, 20.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236.60 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East, 20.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 236.60 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #347651F03 77577099 (03-28)(04-18) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernard James Penninga, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2011, and recorded on December 16, 2011 in instrument 201112160011869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Nine and 32/100 Dollars ($106,839.32). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Southeast 1/4, which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner, thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes East 1635.75 feet along the East line of the West 1/2, of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West 656.55 feet along a line which is parallel with and 1000 feet North of the South line of said section; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes West 1636.85 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 658.47 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Also an easement for ingress and egress to Robertson Road over the North 20 feet and over the East 20 feet of the North East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section. EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 926.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 657.39 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 328.69 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 464.00 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence South 0 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the East line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 986.89 feet parallel to the East-West 1/4 line of said section, to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 328.97 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East 464.01 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.70 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 464.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Last 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the East-West 1/4 line of said section, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 658.47 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said section South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West 329.23 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 462.92 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 328.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds West 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said section which is South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 987.70 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds West, 329.24 feet; thence South 0 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East, 462.93 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East, 328.97 feet; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West, 462.92 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #420720F01 (03-14)(04-04) 77576865 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard L Pierce a married man and Shari L P Pierce his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2008, and recorded on January 20, 2011 in instrument 201101200000698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five and 49/100 Dollars ($402,425.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Tract 1: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 08 seconds West 803.95 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly and Westerly 159.92 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 42 degrees 01 minuts 07 seconds West 116.61 feet; thence North 28 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds West 300 feet, more or less, to the water’s edge of Podunk Lake; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears North 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds West from the place of beginning; thence South 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds East 273 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds West 803.95 feet; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly, Westerly and Southerly 274.40 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 90.55 feet; thence Southeasterly 35.79 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 10 minutes 56 seconds East 35.03 feet; thence South 06 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds East 233.57 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.45 feet along the Northerly line of Quimby Road; thence North 05 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds West 241.30 feet; thence Northerly 22.86 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 06 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East 22.67 feet to the place of beginning. Tract 2: Condominium Unit 8, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 3: Condominium Unit 9, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 4: Parcel 1: Condominium Units 10, 11, and 13, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Parcel 2: Commencing at a point on North and South 1/4 line in Section 34 Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East 1212.72 feet for point of beinnining; thence South 88 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds East 710.33 feet; thence North 05 degrees 30 minutes 36 seconds West 468.6 feet; thence North 75 degrees 10 minutes 12 seconds East 107.28 feet to an intermediate traverse line of shore of Podunk Lake; thence Southerly and Southeasterly along said shore of Podunk Lake to West lins of Lot 15 of Plat of Golden shores site Condominium; thence Southerly along said West line of Lot 15 to centerline to WostQuimby Road; thence Westerly along said centerline to North and South 1/4 line, Section 34; thence North 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds West to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #411401F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577011 �Page 12 — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner David Allan Smelker, Jr., 44, Freeport, was sentenced March 28 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a third offense. Smelker pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to the offense while additional charges of having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a second offense were dismissed by the prosecutor. Judge Amy McDowell sentenced Smelker to 11 months in jail with 60 months of probation. He was given 51 days credit for jail time served. The last two months of his jail sentence will be suspended so long as he successfully completes the adult drug court program. He was also ordered to pay $2,948 in fines and costs. Toni Marie Horn, 25, of Hastings, was sentenced March 27, to 30 days in jail for possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance. The jail sentence is suspended with 18 months of probation. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell also ordered Horn to comply with day reporting programs. Horn was given credit for two days in jail. An additional charge of possession of a control substance/marijuana was dropped by the prosecuting attorney. Horn must pay costs and fees of $1,198. Clayton Ray Damren, 61, Hastings, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled sub- Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help Wanted Estate Sale National Ads $12.50+ NEW PART TIME OPPORTUNITY! Manpower & Flexfab Horizon International, Inc. are partnering together to find qualified candidates for a driving position. This position will require a chauffeur license and a DOT medical card. Hours are part time only- 10+ hours every other week. Candidates could drive in the surrounding areas (Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson, Hastings & Battle Creek). A driving record, background check and drug screen will also be required. Interested candidates should stop at our Manpower office today with an updated resume located @ 725 W. State Street, Hasting , MI (across from K-mart parking lot). or call (269)948-3000 EOE. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 GRAND RAPIDS GEM ESTATE SALE: Friday, April 12th, 9am-5pm; Saturday, April 13th, 9am-3pm. Numbers and garage @ 8:30 Friday. 252 Hobart SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. This is an amazing sale with an outstanding variety of antiques, vintage items and collectible glass and Asian decor as well as tons of items ready to be re-purposed. Many items in the sale have been professionally appraised, locally, in the 1970’s and a copy of that appraisal is available to serious buyers. Solid Rosewood Spinet desk converted from an Mandolin and family documented to 1793; Waterfall dresser with mirror and matching tall dresser; Stickley Bros. hand painted chest; ornate carved large hall mirror; 2 buffets and a china cabinet; Stanley dining table with 4 chairs; numerous other chairs and tables. Very unusual end table that expands to 8’; drop leaf table that converts to dining height. Cute gate leg table with embossed top. The man of the house sold furniture in the 1940’s and 50’s. Many of the items are his samples. Trestle table with benches; spoon carved oak dresser, vintage twin beds with custom made headboard covers and matching spreads; glasstop metal table with 2 matching chairs; 2 other metal chairs; many vintage lamps and lovely pair of antique wall sconces; vintage rugs and cuboards; full size sleep set; vintage kitchen stool; stacks of wood boxes and painted drawers; old window screens and windows, very unusual vintage nautical items and maps; steering wheel from old wood boat; old fireplace tools and movie camera. Pair of Cloisonne Lavender floral covered jars; Chinese covered jar with teakwood base; Chinese turquise and pink floral bowl; Asian brass condiment set with procelain bowls; 3 snuff bottles, Foo Dog; many other lovely Chinese decor items. Ansonia marble mantle clock; wonderful Blenko turquoise vase with label; Baccarart decanter; Red Wing bowl; California pottery; Hall and Blue Ridge. There is Wedgewood, Johnson Bros., Bohemian and Havilland china and a nice collection of glass. Very nice Indiana glass punch bowl and cups; nice old picnic set; tons of kitchenware and a variety of airline flatware. Vintage linens, purses and hankies; custom made vintage chintz drapes and dust ruffles; antique trunk and steamer trunk with all hangers; Kenmore sewing machine; rolls of vintage wallpaper and old trophies. Very nice vintage Rhinestones and other costume jewelry. Full basement and garage with tools and yard equipment. Lots and lots of cement yard decor including at least 2 fountains. The list goes on and on. Too much to mention. You will be going into the 3 attics. Flashlights a good idea! A sale not to be missed! Please note our sign-up sheet goes out at 6 the night before the sale. Photos can be seen at EstateSales.net. 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Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 HIGH EFFICIENCY OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler burns less wood. 25 year warranty. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, 616-877-4081. Automotive 1996 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Laredo. Runs good, good tires. $2,200 obo. (269)953-3171 Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Roger Dale May II, 20, Hastings, was sentenced March 27 in Barry County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to probation violation and receiving and concealing stolen property valued at $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. May was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 150 days served. His probation violation sentence was suspended pending completion of an in-patient treatment program. Sandra Lee Hawke, 55, of Wayland, was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to charges of operating a motor vehicle while impaired and operating a motor vehicle while driver’s license was suspended. She was given credit for three days in jail. Judge Amy McDowell ordered the last 45 days of her jail sentence is suspended and that Hawke participate in the adult drug court. She was also ordered to pay $1,948 in costs and fines. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated was dropped by the prosecuting attorney. Angela Lynn Christensen, 37, of Wayland, pleaded guilty March 27 to probation violation and operating and maintaining a controlled substance lab. She was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell in Barry County Circuit Court to nine months in jail with credit for 99 days served. She was ordered to pay $2,815 in costs and fines. Two additional counts of operating and maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine and one count of conspiracy to operate and maintain a lab were dropped by the prosecuting attorney. Elke Sofia Forsythe, 50, of Freeport pleaded guilty March 27 in Circuit Court to stealing and retaining without consent a financial transaction device. Forsythe was sentenced to 30 days in jail to be suspended with 12 months of probation. She was credited for one day jail time served and ordered to pay $1,350 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of illegal sale and use of a financial transaction device was dropped by the prosecuting attorney. Delbert Leo Redfield, 36, of Olivet, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol as a third offense. Judge Mike Schipper sentenced Redfield to 90 days in jail with 18 months of probation. Redfield will be allowed to serve the jail sentence on weekends and must also complete 90 days of community service. Redfield was credited with two days jail time served. Additional charges of possession of a controlled substance, having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle while his drivers license was revoked, suspended or denied, were dropped by the prosecuting attorney. Steven Eugene Hard, Jr., 33, of Hastings, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court March 28 to probation violation. He pleaded no contest to domestic violence and obstructing, resisting or assaulting a police officer. Hard was sentenced to 11 months in jail for each count of domestic violence and assault or obstruction of justice. He was given credit of 139 days for jail time served. He was ordered to continue probation for the probation violation. In addition, the last three months of his jail sentence is suspended with successful completion of treatment program. Hard was ordered to have no contact with the victim, not to enter Richie’s Coffee Shop in Hastings, and not allowed Internet on his phone. He was also ordered to pay $1,398 in court fines and costs. Paul David Vickery, 53, of Delton pleaded guilty in Circuit Court to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol as a third offense. He was sentenced to 11 months in jail with 36 months of probation. The last 30 days of his jail sentence will be suspended with successful completion of the adult drug court program. He was given credit for 44 days jail time served. Additional charges of operating a motor vehicle while his driver’s license was restricted, and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle were dropped by the prosecuting attorney. Vickery was also ordered to pay $2,448 in costs and fines. In a separate case, Vickery also pleaded guilty to probation violation, operating a motor vehicle while impaired, and operating a motor vehicle while impaired per se as a third offense. He was sentenced to nine months in jail and had his probation revoked. He was ordered to pay $1,667 in costs and fines and was given credit for 84 days jail time served. Robert Emil Glasser, 50, of Hastings, pleaded guilty March 28 in Circuit Court for failure to comply with the sex offender regis- GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. tration act. He was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell to five months in jail with 12 months of probation. He will serve two weekends in jail with the remainder of the jail sentence to be suspended with probation. He was given credit for three days jail time served and ordered to pay $798 in costs and fines. An additional charge of failure to comply with reporting as a sex offender was dropped by the prosecuting attorney. Robert Edward Strauss, 48, of Delton, was sentenced to 12 months of jail after pleading guilty to probation violation, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol as a third offense. He was ordered to continue with his probation as originally sentenced and will be allowed work release from jail if employment confirmed and approved by the jail. He was given credit for 197 days served and ordered to pay $638 in fines and costs. POLICE BEAT The trailer is a black 2005 car hauler without ramps. It has a wood deck. The owner estimated the value between $3,500 and $4,000. The trailer was last known to be on the property in late December and the owner said he didn’t realize it was gone until now. Barry County Sheriff’s Department is investigating Barry County Sheriff’s deputies investi- the theft. gated an attempted break in on Beechwood Drive in Delton. A neighbor who watches seasonal properties in the area reported damage to a home. Police found what appeared to be damage to both the front and rear door of the home where someone may have tried to gain access. No entry was made. Damage to the doors was estimated at $400. The inciA Middleville woman told police she dent was reported on March 19 about 3:30 believed someone tried to steal her golf cart p.m. March 31. She reported the incident about 8 a.m. The woman, who lives on Amber Ridge Drive, said she saw a person on her golf cart that was parked near her garage. She told police she thought the person was trying to steal the golf cart, but couldn’t A Plainwell man reported to Barry County because the cart had no battery. The person sheriff’s deputies that he’s been getting sus- walked down the road and got into a car and picious phone calls from an organization. He they drove away. Police told her to continue told police the caller harasses him saying he to watch the area and try to get a license owes them money and demanding payment. plate if she notices the same car in the area He told police he believes it is some kind of again. scam and doesn’t believe it’s a legitimate agency. Officers advised the man to contact his phone company, tell them he has made a police report, and request a block on his phone. Delton neighbor reports attempted break-in Middleville woman reports attempted golf car theft Plainwell man reports harassing calls Driver injured in collision Driver caught speeding ends up behind bars A 39-year-old male driver was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being stopped Saturday at about 12:48 a.m. near Middleville. The driver was stopped for traveling 82 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone near the Gorton Road-West State Road intersection. The driver was eastbound on West State Road. The driver was given field sobriety tests. Officers then booked the man into the Barry County Jail on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was also issued a speeding ticket. Generator reportedly taken from Delton home A Delton woman reported her Coleman portable generator was stolen from outside her home. She contacted police March 28 at about 4:19 p.m. She told offices the generator was stolen within the last month. Estimated value is $500. Dogs make search at Delton Kellogg K-9 units from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and other agencies conducted a search at Delton Kellogg High School and Middle School March 20 at about 1 p.m. While dogs gave five positive alerts or indicators on lockers throughout the schools, all lockers were verified by other police and school administration. There were no usable quantities of narcotics located. A 59-year-old Middleville woman was injured March 28 when she was involved in a two-car collision at the intersection of Church and Apple Streets, Hastings. According to Hastings Police, the woman was southbound on Church Street. After stopping at the intersection with Apple Street, the driver failed to see an oncoming westbound vehicle driven by a 77-year-old Hastings man. The female driver had to be extricated from her car by Hastings Fire Department officials and was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she was treated for minor injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. The accident occurred about 12:50 p.m. Bright lights end up putting driver in jail Hastings police officers stopped a 28year-old Hastings driver for failing to dim his vehicle’s bright headlights. That stop led to an arrest of the driver who had a suspended driver’s license and possessed marijuana. The traffic stop was made at about 2:41 a.m. March 29 in the 300 block of East State Street. Officers arrested the woman for driving while her license was suspended, second offense, and took her to the Barry County Jail. At the jail, officers discovered a small container with marijuana in the woman’s purse and added charges of possession of marijuana. Underage drinking lands man in jail Hastings police officers were called to a reported fight at March 30 at about 1:45 a.m. in the 700 block of North Jefferson Street. There was not a fight when officers arrived at the scene, but they discovered two people sitting on a porch in the 1000 block of North Church Street. As officers spoke with the individuals, they observed other people inside the house and, as they tried to speak with them, the people started running into a back room. Officers arrested one 19-year-old Nashville man after determining he had been drinking. He was taken to the Barry County A Shelbyville farmer reported an 18-foot Jail on a charge of being a minor in possestrailer had been stolen from his business. sion of alcohol by consumption. Trailer taken from farm business SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org TUESDAY, APRIL 9 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Varsity JV Varsity JV Varsity JV Fresh. Baseball Baseball Tennis Tennis Softball Softball Softball Harper Creek HS (DH) Harper Creek HS (DH) Lakewood HS Lakewood HS Harper Creek HS (DH) Harper Creek HS (DH) Caledonia HS (DH) A H A A A H H WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 4:15 PM Boys Fresh. Baseball Unity Christian HS (DH) A THURSDAY, APRIL 11 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 6:45 PM Boys Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Varsity Varsity Varsity JV Varsity JV JV Varsity Track Track Softball Softball Tennis Tennis Soccer Soccer Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS Mason HS (Mason) (DH) Mason HS (Mason) (DH) Pennfield HS Pennfield HS Harper Creek HS Harper Creek HS A A A H A H A A Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule Times and dates subject to change 77577460 COURT NEWS stance/marijuana as a second offense. He was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell March 27 to one year with a suspended driver’s license, which will be restricted after 60 days. He is also ordered to pay fines and costs of $1,198. An additional charge of delivery of marijuana was dropped by the prosecuting attorney. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — Page 13 Hastings has new coach and many new starters by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With a roster that included 14 seniors in 2012, there will be a lot of new faces on the 2013 version of the Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team. Those new faces start with head coach Tim Schoessel, who takes over for Sarah Smith who led the program for the last ten years. He’s got a few girls left from coach Smith’s final squad, including senior captains Tori Schoessel and Jordan Morrison, and junior forward Megan Ziegler. All three were starters a year ago, Schoessel on defense, Morrison in the midfield and Morrison at forward. Coach Schoessel said the leadership his team gets from those upperclassmen in key positions will be one of the team strengths this year, as well as speed and field awareness throughout the line-up. “This team has a great attitude and an incredible work ethic and drive. I am excited to see how they will perform in competition this year,” coach Schoessel said. Senior goalkeeper Collyn Shaeffer, midfielder Haley Perkins-Craven and defender Sam Ackles will look to play larger roles on the varsity this season. A big junior group will fill out much of the rest of the line-up, a crew led by captain Sarah Taylor at forward and midfielders Kylee Nemetz, Kaley Ziegler, Drew Cooley and Katie Brown. Junior defenders Annie Teunessen, Hannah Barnard and Lanie Johns will fill in when needed. The Saxons will also be expecting good things from sophomores Mary Felpausch, Madi Bolo and Autumn Demott. The OK Gold Conference certainly got a little bit easier, with Caledonia and Forest Hills Central moving out of the conference. South Christian is the favorite to lead the league this spring. “We look to establish ourselves in the OK Conference by moving out of the bottom third of the conference,” said coach Schoessel. “This team has the ability to be very good, with its speed and youth anchored by some key senior captains, but will have lots of on the field lessons to learn as the season progresses.” Hastings opens conference play at Wayland April 22. There are three non-conference games on the schedule before that league opener. The Saxons will be at Harper Creek April 11 and Grand Rapids Union April 17. Hastings plays its first home game April 19, against East Grand Rapids on Johnson Field. Tori Schoessel Murphy takes over Hastings boys’ track and field by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Jamie Murphy spent four years as the coach of the throwers for the Hastings’ varsity boys’ track and field team. The throws and jumps in the field though are the things where Murphy isn’t really sure what he’s got yet in his first season as head coach of the program. The Saxons just haven’t been outside enough thanks to the long Michigan winter to get that all straightened out yet. It’ll be a work in progress for the young Saxons team in the field, and on the track somewhat. Hastings opens the year at Wayland April 11. The top returnee for the Saxons is captain Ben Kolanowski, who was one of the top 800-meter runners in the OK Gold Conference last year, finishing less than .3 of a second from a championship in the event at the conference meet. That wasn’t the only close finish the Saxons had last year. “We had so many close meets last year, I think we lost three by three points or less,” Murphy said. “I expect those close meets to be turned around in our favor this year.” Murphy said the biggest difference Ben Kolanowski between himself and coach Keller will be that practices will be a bit more structured, but really he’ll just be trying to continue the things that have worked for the program in the past. Kolanowski will lead a group of middle distance runners that also includes Garret Bowers, who’s moving into slightly shorter races this spring. Murphy said he also expects strong performances from a couple of sprinters who are new to the varsity, senior Adam Hyrsl and junior Carson Williams. With Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern moving out of the league there will be chances for everyone else to move up, especially in some of the distance races. The Saxons may be poised to do just that. “The last couple of years we’ve been young, and we’re maturing and developing into a strong group of distance runners,” Murphy said. That group is led by sophomore Ronnie Collins and junior Matt Johnson. If the Saxons can turn around some of the close meets they have a chance to finish near the top of the OK Gold Conference. Murphy said he expects South Christian and Thornapple Kellogg to be two of the tougher teams in the league this year. After the opening contest with Wayland, the Saxons will be at home for the first time this year when they host the Hastings Relays April 13. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sam 74-38; Wash King 71-41; CB’s 69.542.5; Lu’s Team 63.5-42.5; Coleman Ins. 61.551.5; Classic Trios 59-53; Look Ins. 54-58; Team Turkey 53-59; Blair Landscaping 38.569.5; Ghost Team 0-112 Team High Game - SAM 489; Lu’s Team 480; Classic Trios 464 Team High Series - SAM 1393; Lu’s Team 1332; Look Ins. 1309 High Game - Renee B. 208; Paula R. 204; Tammy T. 198 High Series - Shirlee V. 517; Paula R. 505; Renee B. 495 Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 79; Street Bowlers 66; You’re Up in Shit 63; Sunday Snoozers 60; H20 58; Straightliners 57; The Wild Bunch 50 Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 189-543; F. Ames 186-522; J. Rice 189-519; A. Hubbell 198-506; D. Pettengill 155-419; K. Plett 12-367; R. Hunt 142-356; J. Shoebridge 174; M. Simpson 171; C. Demott 146 Men’s Good Games and Series - D. McKee 196-549; B. Allen 233-506; B. Hubbell 225; W. Vandenburg 208; J. Craven 207; R. Snyder 176; T. Santana 164 Monday Mixerettes Dewey’s Auto Body 76-32; Kent Oil 69.538.5; Creekside Growers 62.5-45.5; Dean’s Dolls 54-54; Nashville Chiropractic 51-57. Good Games & Series: G. Meaney 161401; C. Hurless 188-442; C. Wilcox 165; T. Christopher 197-522; S. Nash 169-402; E. Ulrich 171-474; J. Alflen 189-513; J. Rice 229; L. Elliston 183; K. Fowler 174; P. Fowler 183. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 73.5-42.5; Butterfingers 73-43; Usedtobe #1 62-54; Kuempel 60-56; M&M’s 60-56; Three Gals & A Guy 56-60; Just Having Fun 52.5-63.5; Early Risers 51-65; King Pins 49-67; Ward’s Friends 43-73. Good games and series: Women: C. Stuart 164; M. Wieland 189; G. Scobey 168-454; J. Gasper 212-530; N. Boniface 181; A. Tasker 158-412; J. Shurlow 149-415. Men: G. Forbey 151; D. Kiersey 186; M. Saldivar 178-508; R. McDonald 237-625; L. Markley 145; D. Murphy 148-415; C. Atkinson 203-522; G. Waggoner 274; R. Boniface 200; G. Bennett 225-510; B. Keeler 200-572; L. Brandt 204-524. Wednesday PM Court Side 79-37; Hair Care 67.5-48-5; Eye & ENT 66.5-50.5; Boniface Construction 6650; Delton Suds 63-53. Good games & series: B. Norris 133-347; N. Potter 205-482; J. Rice 188; T. Christopher 174-493; E. Ulrich 186-518; P. Freeman 163. Tuesday Mixed Hometown Lumber 87; Hurless Machine Shop 71; Boyce Milk Haulers 70; Barry Co. Red Cross 58.5; J-Bar Antique Tractors 42 High Game - D. Benner 214; D. Wilkins 187; K. Beebe 183; M. Snyder 180; C. Steeby 173; B. Smith 161; M. Burd 158 High Series - D. Benner 574; D. Wilkins 501; B. Smith 486 Majors Red Rockets 76; Pocket Pounders 74; Muff Divers 65.5; Old Men 64.5; Hastings Bowl 64; Arens Lawn 55.5; H D R 50.5. High Scores & Series: D. Rose 200-503; M. Arens 238-629; H. Moore 212; D. Lambert 197; J. Gibson 180; R. Furlong 235596; D. Hiar 200; C. Micel 202; J. Arens 238662; A. Taylor 212; B. Taylor 256-740; K. Phenix 226-601; T. Varney 188; D. Lundstrum 143; M. Magoon 215; D. Endres 263-698; J Olin 257-690; A. Morgan 222645; J. Haight 247; B. Burke 191; K. Troyer 191-515; K. Hess 213-612; D. Rapp 147 Thursday Angels Varney's 71; Miller Farm Repair 69; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 68; Cathy's Cut & Curl 61; Moore's Apts. 61; Hastings Bowl 57.5; D J on the Roll 49.5 High Scores & Series: K. Shumway 176; C. Doornbos 192; J. Moore 158; C. Purdum 154; B. Noteboom 189; L. Brandt 204-542; M. Miller 158; C. Miller 184; J. Wyant 179; N. Taylor 156; L. Apsey 162; L. Kendall 184; D. Staines 236-518; J. Myers 163; D. Curtis 177; C. Hurless 156; Cathy Shellenbarger 160; B. Furlong 130; T. Dickinson 144; B. Brown 132; J. Wood 168; R. Weeks 213 Men High Series: T. Wawzysko 703; S. Trowbridge 674; K. Keen 649; R. Bradstreet 649; J. Hutchings 640; R. Jones 617; K. Worthington 616; S. Rodgers 586; R. Weeks 554; J. Peterson 550 COLEMAN AGENCY 312 E. Court, Hastings 945-3412 “Since 1908” EYE & E.N.T. SPECIALISTS CENTER 1761 W. M-43 Hwy, Hastings (269) 945-3888 M-66 TIRE 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa Stevie Pennepacker Young Saxon team starts OK Gold season at Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons have a lot of bus rides in their near future. Hastings’ varsity softball team will play just four games at home before May 7. The home opener will be at the Hastings Invitational April 113. The Saxons host an OK Gold Conference double header with Ottawa Hills April 23. They open up the season with a double header at Harper Creek Tuesday, then will head to Mason for two Thursday. The OK Gold Conference season starts on the road for the Saxons’ too, at the toughest place to play in the league. The Saxons take on Wayland in their league opener April 16. New Saxon head coach Dawn Harding said she thinks her team should b able to finish in the middle of the OK Gold this spring, as her young team will have a tough time trying to knock off Wayland or South Christian at the top of the league standings. Four senior outfielders lead the list of returnees for the Saxons, Stevie Pennepacker, Marissa Adams, Brianne Whiteman and MacKenzie Keller Bennett are back to lead the way, along with junior catcher Katy Delcotto. The Saxon team will be a young one, with young pitchers. Junior Emily Hayes and sophomore Jessi O’Keefe will take turns inside the circle for the Saxons. Harding said she also expects solid contributions from Michelle Howlett, Shayna Brooks and Clara Peltz. “We have a lot of speed on the bases and in the field,” Harding said. The Saxons will use that to try and improve on their 14-23 record from a year ago. The sponsors on these preview pages help support coverage of your local sports teams. Show them your thanks by supporting these sponsors! DEWEY’S AUTO BODY 1111 W. Green, Hastings www.deweysautobody.com MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC 327 W. Apple St. Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “A Full Service Independent Pharmacy serving Hastings & Barry County” 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3495 PRECISION AUTO BODY REPAIR 819 E. Railroad St. Hastings 616-374-1200 948-3170 948-9472 GOLE DENTAL GROUP KING’S ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES STATE FARM INSURANCE Dr. Daniel Gole ~ Dr. Jason D. Gole Dr. Philip D. Gole 121 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 948-2244 130 W. State, Hastings 945-4284 Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8001 �Page 14 — Thursday, April 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxons want to be in Gold’s top three by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A young Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team has a couple of singles players back to lead the way. Even the returnees are young for the Saxons though. Junior Tara Rowe and sophomore Abbey VanDiver played the second and third singles spots last spring, and will be filling the top two spots in the singles line-up this year. Head coach Julie Severns said that both girls are ready to play and are very competitive. Rowe had a number of great matches last year at second singles last year, even if she didn’t end up the year with a winning record. VanDiver had some great wins throughout the course of her freshman year, and finished second in the OK Gold Conference at third singles. Also back are seniors Kelsi Harden and Kaitlyn Allan, who Severns said “will be counted on for their experience and leadership skills both off and on the court. They both played doubles last year, and may be looking for some singles play this year.” Up from the JV is senior Hannah Wilgus, and senior Taylor Carter is joining the tennis program for the first time. They’ll add some depth to the line-up. The team also expects freshmen Caroline Garrison and Brittany Johnson to be key additions. “Caroline has played all winter and is ready to try to play in the singles line-up. Brittany Johnson is just learning the game, but is picking up on the mechanics quickly. She will be looking to join the varsity team as well,” Rachel Quillen Abbey VanDiver Severns said. Sophomores Sara Debolt, Hannah LaJoye, McKenzie Monroe and Natalie Anderson are all looking to make the jump up from the JV to the varsity level. Inexperience on the varsity level will be a hurdle for the Saxons to overcome, but they’re hoping they can to finish in the top three in the OK Gold Conference. Things in the conference get a little easier with the loss of Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern, but South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central are prepared to battle it out for the top spots in the league. “We will have to have wins over both Wayland and TK to make that happen,” Severns said. “They are both matches that we play in the last part of the season, so we will be focusing on early matches to help with confidence and experience.” Hastings opens the year at Lakewood April 9, then will visit Pennfield April 11, and go to the Grant Invitational April 13. The OK Gold Conference season begins for the Saxons when they visit Wayland April 22. The Saxons’ first home match of the year is against Ottawa Hills April 23. Golf team looking for new leaders by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Logan Barrett was one of few underclassmen to earn a spot in the regular varsity lineup for the senior-filled Saxon varsity boys’ golf team last spring. He’ll be one of the few with any experience for the Saxons this spring. Barrett is back for his senior season to lead the Saxons. He was the third best scorer for the Saxons at the OK Gold Conference Tournament last year. Junior Aaron Williams returns as well, after popping in and out of the varsity line-up as a sophomore. “With the lack of team experience it will be important to remain patient while striving for constant improvement and becoming more competitive as the season progresses,” said Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger, who’s entering his 16th season leading the program. “Without a dominant player, the team will need to depend on depth to provide four quality scores at each match.” Krueger said he expects freshman Danny Buehler to provide some of that depth. Hastings finished fifth in the OK Gold Conference a year ago, finishing the year by qualifying for regionals as a team. The OK Gold might be a bit easier this spring, with Forest Hills Eastern and Caledonia out of the league, but it’s still solid at the top with South TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. 305 S. 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Quimby Rd, Hastings 945-3252 945-4240 HASTINGS NAPA 122 N. Jefferson Rd. Hastings 948-9696 616-891-8104 100.1 FM Hastings 4525 N. M-37 Hwy, Ste B, Middleville PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE 945-9549 632 E. Main St. Caledonia 945-2963 FIRST REHAB A third all-conference performer returns in distance runner Trista Straube. The Saxons will also look for solid performances from the group of returnees which also includes Mara Speer in the sprints, Grace Bosma in the middle distance races and Kaylee Lumbert in the throws. Saxon head coach Brian Teed, who’s entering his tenth season leading the Hastings girls’ program, said he likes his team’s balance and depth. He also expects some good things from varsity newcomers Simone Bruendl and Desirea Heers in the sprints. The sprints are a spot where the Saxons are looking to improve to move up into one of the league’s top spots. Hastings will open the OK Gold Conference season at Wayland April 11, then will be home April 13 for the annual Hastings Relays. The Saxons’ first home dual will be against Ottawa Hills April 18. Lake Odessa • Dimondale • Mulliken Pewamo • Westphalia SEIF CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC 122 W. State St, Hastings BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N. Industrial Park Dr. Hastings Jamboree will be hosted by Ottawa Hills April 16. Hastings has just two home competitions on the schedule, an league jamboree April 30 and the Hastings Invitational May 16. HODGES JEWELRY 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LLC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A new team will be at the top of the standings in the OK Gold Conference this spring. Forest Hills Eastern dominated the competition at last year’s league meet, topping runner-up South Christian by more than 50 points in the final standings. The Hawks had five medalists in the 100-meter dash, four in the 200, and three apiece in the 400-meter run, the 800 and the 1600. The Hawks aren’t in the conference anymore though, and neither is Caledonia. That leaves some space for everyone else to move up. South Christian actually finished two spots higher than the Hawks at the Division 2 State Finals, in eighth place. The Sailors will be the favorites to win the league title at the start of the season. The Saxons hope to be right on the Sailors’ heels. Hastings’ varsity girls’ track and field team will be led by a couple of talented hurdlers, all-conference performers Rachel Quillen and Nikki Redman are back for their senior season. They both finished in the medals in the 100-meter hurdles in the conference last year, and Redman also placed in the 300-meter low hurdles - an event in which she qualified for the state finals. Quillen was also a state qualifier, in the long jump. 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Kota, MD � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-04-11.pdf aeeaa416881fe61686c480284837598c PDF Text Text Public input sought on road funding Late nights, contracts and all that jazz DK starters get lead, reserves get experience See Story on Page 5 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 13 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 15 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 11, 2013 NEWS Airport: Skydiving out, gyrocopters in BRIEFS Expansion to add 60 new jobs Spring tree sale and distribution begins tomorrow The Barry Conservation District’s spring tree sale and distribution will be Friday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Historic Charlton Park. Anyone who placed an order should pick up their items during this time. In addition, several varieties of fruit trees, shrubs, hardwoods and evergreens will be available at the sale. Tree planting supplies, wildlife books and locally made bird feeders will be featured, as well. District staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer tree-planting and maintenance questions. For more information, call the Barry Conservation District office, 269-9488056 ext. 3. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Council gave its unanimous nod of approval to a request from the Hastings/Barry County Airport Commission to transfer ownership of the building that formerly housed Skydive Hastings from the Hastings/Barry County Airport Commission to G2 Holdings LLC, which currently operates out of two hangars in the general aviation area of the airport. G2 Holdings builds kits for gyrocopters, two-seat light sports aircraft, guided parachutes and gliders. G2 officials have told the airport commission that they plan to build several hangars east of the airport terminal building and to purchase and expand the former Skydive building for the company. The expansion is expected to create an additional 60 jobs. The airport commission has agreed to enter into three ground leases with G2 Holdings, one for the former Skydive building and two for the new buildings the company plans to construct. The Skydive building became available after a Feb. 5 legal settlement between the airport commission and Skydive Hastings in which the airport commission agreed to pay the owner of the building, Rick Smith, $50,000 in lieu of eviction. In March, G2 Holdings agreed to pay the airport commission the same amount to purchase the building. Because the airport is operated jointly by the city and Barry County, the airport commission also needed to obtain the approval of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which it did during the county board meeting Tuesday morning. In other business, the city council: • Approved the purchase of Simplicity Zero Turn mower from Vern’s Repair and Sport in Lake Odessa for $7,370 with funds from the capital outlay/machinery and equipment line item in the airport fund as recommended by the airport commission. • Approved the appointment of Thomas Wilt to the Hastings Board of Review, term expiring Dec. 31, 2013, as recommended by Mayor Frank Campbell. • Approved a request from Barry County YMCA to use Bob King Park for its summer playground program from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 8 through 12, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 15 through 19. • Approved a request from Hastings AYSO for the use of Fish Hatchery Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 8 through May 23, for its spring soccer season. • Approved a request from Wendy’s to host a car show in its parking lot Friday, June 12. • Approved amendments to its annual contract for street lighting with Consumers Energy, to reflect additional street lighting on East Mill Street and North Broadway. • Agreed by consensus to the removal of a street light located behind Dick’s Barber Shop at the request of the upstairs tenants. • Set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, to hear comment and make a decision regarding improvements in the downtown special assessment district for 2013. • Set a special workshop for 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, to review the draft budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Hastings will be Jazz Central this weekend Residents can sign fracking-ban petition Friday The Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan, a citizen-led ballot-initiative group seeking to ban horizontal hydraulic fracturing, will bring its statewide petition drive for a legislative amendment and possible November 2014 ballot proposal to the Thomas Jefferson Hall at 328 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The quest requires 258,088 signatures that when validated, would send the proposal to the legislature, which must pass or reject it with no changes. If the House and Senate vote ‘no’ or take no action within 40 days, the proposal automatically goes to a vote of the people in the November 2014 election. If the ballot proposal is approved by voters, the new law cannot be vetoed. The legislature can only amend it with a vote in both houses. Alzheimer’s support group meeting April 18 The local Alzheimer’s disease support group will meet Thursday April 18, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is available; call 2569-48-4856. For more information, visit www.alz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. Cemetery group changes date of community forum The Riverside Cemetery Action Group has changed the date of its community forum regarding the upcoming special election for the 1-mill levy that would allow Riverside Cemetery to become a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the City of Hastings. The community forum will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. A member of the Cemetery Action See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Regardless of weather or location, the music of steel drum bands — like the Hastings High School group pictured here at the 2012 festival — always brings a tropical-island feeling. The Hastings High School Steel Drum Band will play at 5:30 Friday, at the Barry County Enrichment Center. Like the jazz it celebrates, the Thornapple Arts Council has improvised its way to making each of its annual Jazz Festivals bigger and better, louder and more delightful than the year before — for 10 straight years. This year’s event, taking place Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13, will mark the first time an international headliner will be performing at the festival. It will also be, yet again, a weekend of record participation numbers with nearly 60 student groups from across the state, along with about a dozen professional and college ensembles performing throughout the weekend at venues throughout the area. The Friday evening performance will feature festival headliners The Four Freshmen, an international group that has been touring the world with a constantly changing lineup for the past 65 years. “This is the first time we’ve had a headlining act with this kind of international recognition,” says Megan Lavell, Thornapple Art Council’s executive director. “We’ve gotten a great response from the public and have mailed tickets for the performance all over the Midwest.” Having outgrown the previous years’ headlining location, the jazz festival has moved the Four Freshmen concert to the Central Auditorium which seats just over 1,000 people. The festival’s kickoff performance, will take place on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Joe LaJoye, highlighting with special guest, Tom Hagen. Hagen was voted Jazz Musician of the Year in 2007 by the West Michigan Jazz Society and has performed with the likes of Steve Allen, Buddy De Franco, The Grand Rapids Symphony, The Lennon Brothers, Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show, Lorna Luft and many more. The Thornapple Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1987 and has been playing in the Big Band Jazz genre around the region for decades with a repertoire which includes vintage big band music as well as music for the contemporary big band. The Thornapple Arts Council’s Jazz Festival is the largest of its kind in the nation through its pairing of student performers with professional musicians for guidance and group-specific clinics. Nearly 60 middle and high school student groups will perform throughout Friday and Saturday for free. “The Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival keeps growing, and it’s really exciting,” says Joe LaJoye, jazz festival chairman. “We have more schools and more schools participating each year.” One of the aspects that makes this jazz festival unique is the visiting clinician program. After each performance the groups will get a personal clinic with a professional jazz musician. The student groups are sent home with a recording of their performance and the clinic critique so that they can continue to practice and grow as jazz musicians. This educational mission of fostering fine arts education and jazz appreciation is the heart of this non-competitive festival. In addition to student groups, several adult and professional groups will be performing throughout the city including the popular steel drum performers, Jim Coviak and Friends who will perform at the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 6:30 p.m. Friday as the headliner for the steel drum ensembles. Other ensembles include the Albion College Jazz Ensemble, Quintessential Bones, the Lew Boyd Orchestra and more. These professional and college ensembles not only provide quality entertainment for the general public to enjoy, LaJoye said, but they also provide an oppor- See FESTIVAL, page 3 Hastings Public Library Youth Librarian Peggy Hemerling is the 2013 recipient of the Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth. Hastings youth librarian receives state award by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tonight, Thursday, April 11, Hastings Public Library Youth Librarian Peggy Hemerling will be awarded the Michigan Library Association’s 2013 Pletz Award at the Spring Institute dinner. The award is given annually to a Michigan library staff person who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of library service to youths. “I feel very honored and appreciate the support,” said Hemerling who has worked at Hastings Public Library since 1998 and officially became the youth librarian in 2004. “I was nominated by the library staff, so I am grateful that they think so highly of my work that they would nominate me. And, I also feel honored that I was selected by the state for the award.” “We nominated Peggy Hemerling in recognition of her long-term, quiet service to the youth of Hastings,” said Hastings Library administrator Evelyn Holzwarth. “Peggy works unceasingly to create opportunities for children and teens in our community to develop a life-long love of reading and to value literacy. Her dedication continues through her community services in the theater. She gives back to the library profession through her volunteer chairing of the Michigan Library Association’s Spring Institute conference, sharing the best of herself with her colleagues, In Peggy’s case, asking a busy person to take on one more activity for youth is always answered with a cheerful, ‘yes.’” The MLA Spring Institute is the organization’s annual conference for youth librarians. The award was established in 1978 by the Young Adult Division of the MLA in honor of Frances H. Pletz, a former MLA executive director known for her library service to teens in the state. The first award was given to a teen librarian. In 2010, the Pletz award was combined with the Children’s Services Award of Merit to create the Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth. �Page 2 — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Barry County United Way concludes campaign, gives awards Though the Barry County United Way fell just short of its 2013 goal, it surpassed last year’s campaign, and organizers are please with the campaign’s success. The local United Way recently concluded the campaign with a pancake breakfast to thank the community for its participation. Campaign co-chairperson Sheryl Lewis Blake especially thanked the campaign cabinet, which, she said, hit the ground running in September by visiting businesses throughout the community to ask for their support. She and her husband, Jim Blake, served as co-chairs of the cabinet, along with a campaign team of Michael Anton, Emily Bond, Pat Buckland, Bob Byington, Rebecca Fleury, Chris Fluke, Dr. Jason Gole, Shane McNeill, Tom Mohler, Keith Murphy, Tammy Pennington, Carl Schoessel, Robin Welton, Dr. Carrie Wilgus and Patty Woods. Jim Blake thanked the community for working toward the ambitious goal of $600,000. “This year we had 136 new donors, nine new Leadership Donors, 41 businesses and 84 individuals Live United 365, and the fifth year of exceeding the previous year’s giving,” he said. “We were able to attain 91.3 percent of this year’s goal raising $547,777, an increase from $530,348 last year. This community should be proud of all they do to provide needed programming through the agencies that are supported by everyone’s gifts.” “The awards are our way of saying ‘thank you.’ Without each of these gifts, our allocations committee would not have been able to fund 28 programs with grants between $1,000 and $75,000, based on their requests,” said Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way. “Last year, over 87,000 times, these programs were accessed by residents of our community. These awards are just a small token of the appreciation felt by each of us.” Bronze Awards were given to the following employee campaigns that had up to 30 percent participation or 25 to 49 percent of employee potential: Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Barry County Sheriff’s Office, Barry County Telephone, Dewey’s Auto Body, Dr. Eldon Cassell, Food Bank of South Central Michigan, Hastings 4 Theater, Michigan Crossroads Boy Scouts, Thornapple Manor and Wheeler Marine. Silver Awards were given to organizations that attained 31 to 50 percent participation or 50 to 74 percent of employee potential: Barry County Administration; Barry County 911; Barry County Lumber; Barry County Road Commission; Bakery, Confectioners, Tobacco and Grain Millers Local 326; Barry Intermediate School District; Bradford White; Bright Start Pediatrics; Commercial Bank; Dr. Jim Atkinson; Dr. Jack Brown; Dr. Glen Hahn; Dr. Chris Noah; Dr. Amy Poholski; Dr. Wesley VonSeggern; Dr. David Woodliff; Eye and ENT Specialists; Hastings Area Schools; Hastings Car Club; Hastings Fiberglass; Hastings Piston Ring; Hastings Rotary Club; Eaton Federal Savings; Flexfab/FHI, HPS; Maple Valley Pharmacy; Miller Real Estate; Northland Optical; Performance Plus; Troy Dalman Agency; Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union; UAW Local 1002 and Union Bank. Gold Awards were given to organizations that had 51 to 70 percent participation or 75 to 99 percent of employee potential, including Barry County Real Estate, Chapple Realty, Chemical Bank, City of Hastings, Cook’s Carpet, Dr. Paul DeWitt, Dr. Diane Ebaugh, Dr. Stacey Garrison, Dr. Jim Horton, Dr. Brian McKeown, Dr. Jim Peurach, Delton Kellogg Schools, Depot Law Office, DMH Custom Drywall, Edward Jones Investments, Family Tree Medical, Hastings Internal Medicine, Hastings Mutual Insurance, Johnson and Company, Law Weathers, McKeown, Kraai and Phillips, MSU Extension, Pixelvine Studios, Quality Aluminum, Rep. Michael Callton, Trademark Realty, Tri-Clor, Tripp and Tagg, USW Local 5965, Viking Corporation, Village of Middleville, Walldorff Brew Pub, Westen’s Carpet, Williams-Gores Funeral Home and Women’s Health First. Awards of Excellence were given to employee campaigns that had 71 to 90 percent participation or 100 percent or more of potential, including Barry Community Foundation, Barry County Chamber of Commerce, Barry County United Way Board and Staff, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Blue Line Enterprises, Bosley Pharmacy, Buckland Insurance, CASA for Kids, Charlton Park, Coleman Agency, Commission on Aging, Consumers Energy, Family Support Center, Fifth Third Bank, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, Girrbach Funeral Home, Green Gables Haven, Hastings City Bank, Hodges Jewelry, J-Ad Graphics, Manna’s Market, Pennock Foundation, Pennock Hospital, Pharmacy Care, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Progressive Graphics, Southside Pediatrics, Thornapple Kellogg Schools, Thornapple Township, Tom’s Market, Utility Workers of America Local 257, Walker, Fluke and Sheldon, and YMCA. National Alexis DeTocqueville Awards were given to donors contributing more than $10,000: Dave Coleman, Maggie Coleman, Dick Groos, Flexfab/FHI, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and Viking Corporation. Sixty-two Leadership Donors, which are donors giving more than $1,000, including nine new Leadership Donors, gave a total of $83,617. Each of them were presented with a Leadership United Way pin. Forty-one businesses were presented with a Live United 365 vinyl cling in recognition of giving over $365, and 84 employees were presented with pens. Their gifts totaled $55,018. The following special awards were presented to outstanding corporate and employee campaigns: • Best Small Business Campaign was awarded to Bosley Pharmacy for 100 percent participation among the staff, a corporate gift and the businesses’ year-round participation with the Fresh Food Initiative. • Best Education Campaign was awarded to Thornapple Kellogg Schools staff for its 5.4 percent increase, 80 percent participation, three 365 donors, raising a total of $10, 531. • Best Financial Campaign was awarded to Hastings City Bank for its 7.3 percent increase, 84 percent participation, three 365 donors and four Leadership Donors raising a total of $21,400. • The Best Governmental campaign area saw the most increases in giving this year with nine governmental entities vying for the top spot. Barry County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services staff increased their giving by 73.8 percent, had 75 percent participation, a gift basket silent auction, two 365 and one leadership gift bringing their total contribution to $4,406. • Best Industrial Campaign award went to Viking Corporation and the United Steelworkers Local 5965. “Together, they decided they were going to reinvent their campaign after slipping for several years,” said Forbes. Denise Fairbrother, Peg Newton and a team of both union and corporate staffers banded together to increase their campaign by 207.5 percent, and Viking Corporation reinstated a corporate gift. • Best Insurance Campaign was awarded to Coleman Agency with 100 percent participation, two 365 donors, a Leadership Donor and a corporate gift, bringing the agency’s total contribution to $17,860. • Best Professional Campaign includes accountants, doctors, dentists and attorneys. This year, with 100 percent participation, a Leadership Donor and 3 to 365 donors raising $7,869, winning the award was Walker, Fluke and Sheldon • Best Agency Campaign was awarded to Green Gables Haven for its 22.3 percent increase in giving and one 365 donor. When presenting the Give Today Award to Jon Anderson and the Dirty Dozen Committee from Pennock Hospital, Forbes said, “Jon Anderson had a dream much different from most of our dreams. It included mud — lots of mud — fences, cages, ropes, long tubes full of more mud, an army crawl set 12 feet above ground in even more mud, all in a great location for a new hospital. The Dirty Dozen mud run had participants from 5 to 80ish and somehow included a group of women in tutus and a boys basketball team, at the end of October, running through a onemile course full of mud, and we all paid to participate. This first-year event raised $4,500 towards this year’s campaign.” Last year’s winner of the Change Tomorrow Award, students at Thornapple Kellogg High School, outdid themselves this year, said Forbes before handing out the next award. “This group of young people, led by Lindsey Fisher and Liz Ritzma, not only raised dollars during their last week before Christmas break for the emergency fund, donated toys to the Toys for Barry County Kids campaign, made a United Way campaign video that is now on YouTube, they involved the entire school in what they called their service learning day. Students learned how not-for-profits work in our community, packed snacks for the food backpack program, made videos for our troops overseas, made blankets for kids in need and a host of other projects. But what they really did was change tomorrow by introducing many of their fellow students in how to be involved in our community and how they can make a difference.” The Best Overall — Giving Today, Changing Tomorrow, Campaign went to Pennock Hospital, which, Forbes said, had an increase of 130 percent “They sported seven Leadership Donors, six 365 donors and a 25 percent increase in participation, a kickball tournament, and of course the Dirty Dozen mud run,” she added. “Janine Dalman led an internal campaign team to great success.” Allocations to various Barry County organizations will be announced in the coming weeks. Four injured in two-car crash 77577709 Two helicopters transport patients to area hospitals following a Monday afternoon crash at M-37 and Heath Road. Michigan State Police investigated the accident that injured four people. Police said none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. (Photo by Doug VanderLaan) by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Four people were injured in a Monday afternoon two-car crash on M-37 at Heath Road near Hastings. All four were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, according to Michigan State Police. A 4-year-old Hastings boy was airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo by AeroMed. Troopers said the child did not have lifethreatening injuries and was alert before he was transported. Police said the boy had been properly restrained in a rear seat. Robert Enders, 66, of Middleville also was airlifted to Bronson Hospital after reporting chest pains at the accident scene. He was treated and released at the hospital. According to Michigan State Police Trooper Raymond Volosky, Enders was northbound on M-37. A 26-year-old Hastings man, whose name is not being released at this time, was driving south on M-37, attempting to turn left on Heath Road when he pulled into the path of Enders’ SUV. The driver of the southbound car was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where he was treated and released for his injuries. His wife, a passenger in the front seat of the vehicle, was transported by ambulance to Bronson Hospital for a possible vertebrae fracture, ankle fracture and cuts. AeroMed and Air Care helicopters were called to the scene to assist with transportation of the victims. Thornapple EMS and Mercy Ambulance also transported patients. Barry County Sheriff’s Department assisted the State Police at the scene, and officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation assisting with closing the intersection while the investigation took place. The southbound driver was cited by State Police for failure to yield the right of way while turning. The accident remains under investigation. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Committee will present a summary of why the millage is needed and what is being to done to create an endowment fund that will eliminate the need for millage in the future. Hastings City manager Jeff Mansfield will also be on hand to answer questions regarding the city’s role in the maintenance and operation of the cemetery should the millage be approved by voters. Foster care open house planned The ‘Spring into Action’ open house about local foster care will be offered Tuesday, April 23, at Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville. From 5 to 6 p.m., prospective foster parents will have time to visit, ask questions and pick up information. A video presentation will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, to RSVP (optional) or to learn more about the upcoming training schedule to become foster adoptive parents, email MuellerHayesJ@michigan.gov or call 269- 9483216. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — Page 3 Commissioners depart from routine ... and don’t like it by Doug VanderLaan Editor Some people don’t like surprises, including Barry County commissioners who added their names to the Do-Not-Surprise List during Tuesday’s official board meeting. Though they unanimously approved an ownership and title transfer request for a building at the Hastings City Airport that will pave the way for G2 Holdings LLC to expand its operations at the airport and add more than 60 jobs, some commissioners were unhappy with the packaging of the request. “I’m concerned that too many issues come before us at the last minute, and they’re not being processed through the committee of the Whole,” stated Commissioner Jon Smelker, who added that the practice represents “a lack of transparency to our public.” Smelker was referring to the board’s intended structure of reviewing issues and requests when it meets as a committee of the whole on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. At those meetings, commissioners are to discuss issues and make recommendations for a formal vote when they meet at the official county board meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Smelker’s objection in Tuesday’s Hastings Airport request was that it was a last minute agenda addition. “What’s the reason for urgency?” was Smelker’s question to Airport Manager Mark Noteboom. “You’ve been waiting for this for two years.” Noteboom, as well as Commissioners Ben Geiger and Joyce Snow, who represent the county on the Airport Commission, were ready with answers that didn’t seem to appease Smelker or Commissioner James Dull. “There’s a lot of urgency,” responded Noteboom. “In order to get started [on the expansion plan], we need a lease before they can start a building. We have a lease agreement now, but G2 cannot sign until this is approved. The lease is conditional to getting this property properly transferred.” Under the proposed arrangement, G2 Holdings, a sport aircraft manufacturer, would lease three buildings at the airport from the Airport Commission, one being the former Skydive Hastings building and the two that it is planning to construct (see related story in this issue of the Banner). Under the approved transfer agreement, it would also take ownership of the property on which the former Skydive building now stands. In approving the item as a last-minute commission agenda addition, County Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg pointed out that, because the Airport Commission approved the arrangement at its meeting March 27 and the Hastings City Council added its assent the night before Tuesday’s county board meeting, the county’s approval was the last hurdle to the project’s moving forward. “It’s at my discretion,” said Stolsonburg of his decision to add formal approval requests to a commission meeting agenda, even if they haven’t first been presented to the week’s previous committee of the whole. “The board can decide to take action or not. Certain things don’t need as much attention. You were elected by the public to make decisions. I did my best to help you do that.” Stolsonburg was referring to his introduction of Tuesday’s discussion in which he told commissioners he had sent out an email notice of the issue Wednesday, April 3, but realized that not everyone received his message. “It was my attempt to inform,” he said. Geiger suggested that the airport, governed by a commission that reports to both the city and the county, processes its requests differently because of that arrangement. “The way that airport requests come to this board is different than with other county departments,” said Geiger, who pointed out that the Airport Commission met to take its formal action on the proposal four hours after the agenda request deadline for the county’s April 2 committee of the whole meeting. “You’ve got to meet agenda request deadlines for both the city and the county.” Though he added his agreement to Smelker’s concern regarding urgency, Dull also came to Stolsonburg’s defense. “If people want things on our agenda, they have the opportunity to bring them to Craig earlier,” said Dull. “It’s not fair to Craig. People need to have more foresight.” Stolsonburg agreed, pointing out that com- missioners don’t see the number of lastminute agenda requests he denies. He also agreed with Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown who, during a meeting-end public comment session, told commissioners that the general public has “no clue” how to do business with the county. “The sooner you educate them, the better,” said Brown, “especially when you detect even the glimmer of a project coming. Stop them right there and let them know what the procedure is. Don’t get ahead of the curve. I don’t want you spending time or money on something that’s to get torn up.” The board also received a presentation on the Barry County Courts from Court Administrator Robert Nida, who provided reviews and updates on court finances and programs. Nida also informed commissioners of “areas of concern” dominated by funding from state and federal sources that may be in jeopardy due to the sequestration action. As funding may be diminished, Nida pointed out that certain legal requirements, such as the competency for trial evaluations of juveniles, are rising in number and in expense. Nida wrapped up his 11 areas of concern with a review of highly successful and admired programs such as the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program in which courtsentenced violators are enrolled in a closely monitored and led probation program that, if not followed, results in the imposition of an already-stated prison sentence. “Of the 12 people we have in the program, 11 are in total compliance,” said Nida. “Assuming the $36,000 per year to house an individual in prison, you can see the significant savings in this program.” Commissioners also grappled briefly with a rezoning request approved for recommendation at last week’s committee of the whole meeting regarding a parcel of land in Section 29 of Hastings Charter Township. “We need more in-depth discussion and clarification on some issues before we take action,” asserted Dull, who asked that the item be removed from the meeting’s consent agenda and placed under items for consideration to allow another hearing on the issue. Dull identified two areas of concern, one involving statements made at last week’s FESTIVAL, continued from page 3 tunity for the weekend’s student performers to experience possible musical options after they finish school. The festival will close Saturday, April 13, with a 7 p.m. performance by the middle and high school All-Star Bands and the Holland Jazz Orchestra. A program of the Holland Symphony, the Holland Jazz Orchestra is an ensemble dedicated to the performance of the great jazz ensemble repertoire both historic and contemporary. The group is made up of professional, semi-professional and community members alike. The music director is Brian Coyle, director of jazz studies at Hope College, and the manager is Paul Wesselink, Holland Symphony Orchestra Trombonist and professional recording engineer. Tickets to the Four Freshman and the Holland Jazz Orchestra are $10 for each concert and can be purchased in advance or the night of the concert. “This weekend-long festival is good for the local community in many ways,” says Lavell. “The festival is fostering fine arts and jazz appreciation in the young musicians and bringing quality regional and international acts to Barry County. It is also good for the local businesses by consistently, year after year, bringing thousands of people to downtown Hastings.” The Thornapple Arts Council reports that last year’s festival brought more than 10,000 people to downtown Hastings. Thornapple Arts Council events, including the jazz festival, are made possible through donations and support from the community. For more information on the festival and ticket availability, call the Thornapple Arts Council, 269-945-2002. Cleanup, walking tours set at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings committee of the whole meeting in which Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said the property in question was contiguous with surrounding private property when, in reality, only the zoning change would be contiguous. Dull’s other area of concern involved issues with neighboring property owner regarding inadequate drainage and tax ramifications in the recommendation to rezone the property from General Commercial to Light Industrial. “I would like some assurance that the drainage problem will be taken care of,” said Dull, who got it nearly immediately from Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Brown, who said his township board would be meeting with County Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger regarding the issue, and “come hell or high water,” it would get it fixed. Dull also received support from Stolsonburg, a Realtor, on the tax change issue. “Never have I seen a tax assessor look at zoning to assess a taxable property.” The public comment section of Tuesday’s meeting included a property concern expressed by Hastings resident Elden Shellenbarger regarding what he said was wetlands mismanagement on the former River Bend Golf Course property being converted for agricultural use by Sand Creel Dairy Farm. “It’s up to you to make sure these wetlands are protected,” Shellenbarger told commissioners. Dan Patton, director of Charlton Park, also previewed for commissioners the upcoming summer season, which will kick off with the free admission Charlton Park Day May 25. In other business, the board approved: • The re-appointment of Doug Hartough to a one-year term beginning April 1 on the tax allocation board. • An amendment to the bylaws of the parks and recreation board stating that meeting motions can be forwarded only by county residents and adding the Maple Valley Greenways Committee as a stakeholder group. • A $32,000 bid from PR Builders for rehabilitation work to a Hastings home under the Housing Quality Standard Rehabilitation program funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. • Four Emergency Management items including an Animal Emergency Response Plan, the appointment of Van Buren County as a fiduciary dispenser of funds from the Homeland Security Grant program, and two separate emergency preparedness grants for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. • Claims in the amount of $17,922, prepaid invoices in the amount of $3,245,152, and commissioner payroll in the amount of $7,462. • The appointment of Lori Hamilton to the Barry County Jury Board for a six-year term beginning May 1. • Two letters of understanding between the county and the Police Officers Labor Council and the Command Officers Association of Michigan to add the rank of lieutenant to their bargaining units. • The purchase of a riding lawn mower at a cost of $7,370 from Vern’s Repair and Sport in Lake Odessa for use at the Hastings Airport with funds from the Capital Outlay/Machinery and Equipment category of the Airport Fund. The board meets next as a committee of the whole Tuesday, April 16, in the commission chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Funding recipients sought for Bill Porter charity golf outing Organizers of the 10th annual Bill Porter Memorial Charity Golf Classic are seeking charities for this year’s event Friday, June 14, at the Hastings Country Club. Over the past nine years, the Bill Porter Memorial Charity Golf Classic has granted more than $224,000 to help Barry County nonprofit organizations. Past participants include Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA of Barry County, Green Gables Haven, Manna’s Market, Barry County United Way, Barry County Habitat for Humanity, Leadership Barry County, Navigate, Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and the Thornapple Arts Council. Proceeds from the outing are split between four charities chosen from proposals submitted to the charity golf classic committee for consideration. This request for proposal is open to all 501(c) 3 organizations that provide programs and projects in Barry County. The panel, comprised of representatives of the committee for this year’s charity golf classic will select the top four proposals for funding which will then be publicized as the charities. Interested representatives of nonprofit organizations should submit a proposal to the committee. After review of all of the submissions the panel will choose the top four who successfully demonstrated the importance of their organizations to Barry County. Submissions are not limited to program or project costs. The selected charities are required to have a booth on display during the outing, complete with a voting box. Selected charities will also be asked to recruit golf teams, which will encourage the charities to get their people involved. Golfers will vote for their favorite charity with the lead charity rewarded with 50 percent of the proceeds, the second-place charity receiving 25 percent, third place 15 percent, and 10 percent of the proceeds will be awarded to the fourth-place charity. Selected charities also will provide event volunteers and obtain three hole sponsors, as outlined in the participation agreement. The proposal deadline is Friday, April 26. To request an application or for more information, call Michelle Duits at the Coleman Agency, 269-945-3412, or Nancy Goodin at Hastings City Bank, 269-948-5579. The New Financial World for Young Adults Tuesday, April 16 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court St. Join us for an informational workshop to discuss: • • • • Student Checking Accounts Mobile Banking and Online Banking Internet Security and Safe ATM Practices Getting Smart About Credit and Credit Cards We’ll help you open a student checking account, learn how to manage your account online, begin establishing great credit and credit mistakes to avoid. There will be time for questions. This meeting is free and open to the community. The Cemetery Action Group has scheduled a spring clean-up and tours of historic Riverside Cemetery in Hastings for Saturday, April 20. Volunteers for the cleanup, which is slated from 8 a.m. to noon are asked to bring their own work gloves, rakes and any other tools they think may be needed. Mike Snyder, a member of the Barry County Historical Society who has done extensive work to digitize the cemetery’s record system, will lead two walking tours highlighting the history of the cemetery. The first tour is scheduled to begin at 8:30 and the second at 10 a.m. Both tours will begin at the cemetery office, located on the property. The tour will include the gravesites and monuments of the some of the founding families of Hastings, a former Michigan governor, veter- ans from wars dating back to the Civil War, and more. Preregistration for the tours is not necessary. However, groups, organizations and individuals interested in volunteering with the cleanup are asked to call Riverside Cemetery Company, 269-945-5901 so organizers will know how many volunteers to expect. Pizza and pop will be served. Please reserve a space by calling 269-948-5581 or emailing rquist@hcb.us www.HastingsCityBank.com 1-888-422-2280 77577762 This section of Riverside Cemetery was once known as Woodlawn Cemetery before the two burial grounds were merged in the early 20th century. The Riverside Cemetery Action Group is offering tours and seeking volunteers to help with spring cleanup Saturday, April 20. �Page 4 — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Late nights, million-dollar contracts and all that jazz Cranes call Jan Atanay reached for her camera when she noticed a small flock of greater sandhill cranes (above left) calling to two cranes on her property along Lake 21 in Hope Township. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Sales call? What can you tell us about this photo of Tiny Doster (right) in front of the sheriff’s office looking at some rescue medical equipment on the back of a Ford? The sign reads “E&J Resuscitator – Inhalator – Aspirator.” The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Dick Groos confirmed the identity of his grandfather Emil Tyden (third from the right) in last week’s photo. Groos also pointed out that the uniforms of the two men on the left and the one on the far right are likely U.S. Navy. By their insignia, he said, the first man on the left would be an ensign and the man next to him would be a lieutenant junior Have you grade. A placemat is concealing the rank identifiers of the man on the far right. Bill Miller called to say that he was the unidentified man in the photo of five men standing near a Jeep and a camper that was published in the March 21 Banner. He said he thinks the photo was taken around 1966. met? area bright light. Marian Durkee’s interest in wrestling began when her sons joined the sport in 1982. A 1964 graduate of Lakewood High School, Marian has spent 31 years volunteering for the Lakewood wrestling program. She has served on the board of directors, and has been a USA Wrestling head pairer. She has traveled to Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois to pair at nationals. She has helped with scoring for Lakewood High School and middle school for many years, and has served as a table worker and statistician during tournaments. Lakewood wrestling coach Bob Veitch said of Durkee, “Marian has been a huge part of the success of the wrestling program — it is so important to have a team scorer that knows what they are doing for your home meets.” Durkee has three children, 13 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Her other volunteer work includes youth baseball, gymnastics and helping at Central United Methodist Church. She enjoys bowling and attending any events in which her children or grandchildren participate. She has her own home business as a tax preparer. In 2011, Durkee won the Janie Rodriguez Award for her commitment to the Lakewood Favorite book: Aunt Dimity. Favorite TV show: “Agatha Christie” and “Perry Mason.” Favorite cartoon character: Scooby Doo. Favorite vacation: Going to Pentwater with family. Favorite movie: “Marley and Me.” Favorite childhood memory: Spending time at her grandmother’s house, playing with cousins. For some reason, it seemed there were always skunks spraying in the area, so anytime she smells a skunk, she remembers those times. Another favorite childhood memory is picking cherries. Bucket list: Visiting the Vatican, seeing the Harlem Globetrotters and going to Disney World. Favorite quote: “Only God can judge me, who are you?” Marian Durkee community. For her active support of her community, Durkee has been dubbed a Barry County Each week, The Banner profiles a person who makes the Barry County area shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of the area’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Monday night’s NCAA Final between need to cultivate events like a music festiMichigan and Louisville was certainly val that invites young people to be a part one of the most exciting basketball games of the celebration. In the face of school ever played — for those of us lucky budget cuts and curriculum realignment enough, or foolish enough, to have stayed movements, our music programs are under siege and we need to recognize the up into the wee hours to see the end. What it left me with, though, as I wob- value of what music provides to a young bled off to the bedroom, was the feeling of person’s life — and all of our lives. Joe LaJoye was there at the beginning gratitude that television executives haven’t yet found a way to turn golf into a when the arts council debuted the jazz fesnighttime sport. If they do, we’ll all be tival 10 years ago. He’s also a retired capitulating again to that massive prime- Hastings schools band director who still time marketing machine that inflicts 9:23 preaches the message of music as a guidp.m. tip-offs on all of us poor sports saps ing force. “For music to be enjoyed by the listenin the Eastern time zone so that our West Coast buddies can look good the next day er and the performer, it has to be almost completely error free,” LaJoye told me at work. We’ve done it to ourselves, though. All this week. “That’s not to say people have of us boosting television ratings has to be perfect, but, if 10 percent of the allowed networks to shower sports fran- notes were missed, music wouldn’t be chises and organizations like the NCAA enjoyable.” Ten percent? If a batter whiffed 10 perwith so much money that events now belong to the marketing-slick television cent of his time at the plate, he’d still be producers — and they’re going to decide hitting for a .900 average, more than twice the most opportune showtime hours to the best that’s ever been recorded. LeBron pitch beer and food and male enhance- James would look like a slouch if others came along and hit 90 percent of their ment performance products. At least some of the money is reaching shots on the basketball court. “Music gives students a sense of qualithe poor slugs who shoot and throw and tackle. But wait a minute ... isn’t there ty and an idea that perfection needs to be something very wrong with a 30-year-old the goal,” continued LaJoye. “I’m not baseball pitcher making $180 million on a sure we would get that anywhere else. In seven-year contract? If you take the aver- music, everyone is involved, no one sits age number of innings that Justin the bench, and everyone at all levels has Verlander pitches for the Detroit Tigers to perform.” So why would we ever consider cutting each year, multiply that by the average number of pitches he throws each inning, school music programs? Extensive research has then divide that into the documented that music money, it comes out to education improves aca$8,000 for every pitch “When districts demic performance, even Verlander will throw for the reduce the budget to fine arts, the cost with higher scores on next seven years. standardized tests. A The money madness to the students recent study at the reminds me of something is higher than University of Southern the old Tigers manager what they are California found that Sparky Anderson said 30 going to save.” music trains the brain for years ago when the world higher forms of thinking. was aghast that player Kathleen Hubbard Second graders who were salaries were closing in on given music instruction the $300,000-a-year mark. scored 27 percent higher When asked by a sportswriter how much money was enough, on proportional math and fractions tests than children who received no exposure to Sparky replied, “Just a little bit more.” You can’t blame professional athletes music education. Musical training permafor taking the money on the table but, nently wires a young mind for enhanced from what some past experience has performance. I love what Kathleen Hubbard, a visual shown me, the true professional athlete, the one who loves his or her sport, would and fine arts teacher in Alpena, says about play it for whatever money was on the all of the fine arts as education tools. “When districts reduce the budget to table — even if it was nothing. Long ago, when professional sports stardom still fine arts,” says Hubbard, “the cost to the dazzled me, I learned a valued lesson: The students is higher than what they are game will always be bigger than the peo- going to save.” Ryan Rosin will be at the jazz festival, ple who play it. It’s the same with today’s twisted money situation. The game will directing Da Capo, the ensemble from never go away, and it will always be Maple Valley High School that rehearses played by the people intent on testing their at 6:30 a.m. and has attracted statewide abilities against the best, by people eager attention. He, like LaJoye, sees music — to claim reward for the skill and hard or any extracurricular activity — as an avenue to deeper resources and rewards work they take to the arena. That brings me to the Thornapple Arts for students. “Every student needs a chance to develCouncil’s Jazz Festival that begins today in Hastings. For three consecutive days, op some skill or trade, something in which our community will be host to nearly they can see fruits from the labor,” says 1,000 high school and middle school stu- Rosin. “Extracurricular activities give kids dents from more than 50 school districts, and adults a chance to work with each some coming from as far as St. Ignace and other in different areas. They work with Harbor Springs, all here to do something people with similar interests, which somethey love — and with no financial prom- times leads into conversations of a deeper nature. It builds trust, and often times a ise in sight. The event will be a celebration of jazz receptive adult can give advice.” That is an additional beauty to this as an art form. I’m not a jazz person, but I’m geeked about this event for the very weekend’s jazz festival. Students will coreasons that have me grousing about late- star with adults in venues and on programs night sports and million-dollar contracts. throughout the city. It’s a value this comIf ever there were a chance to see talent munity places on the contributions of being used and developed and coming young people. And it’s an event that won’t keep a fan from the heart, these three days are going to be energizing. This is pure, it’s positive, up late — and will be even more valued and, like the music itself, it’s a celebra- than watching a million-dollar contract athlete. tion. We need to nurture it. If the game is Doug VanderLaan, editor bigger than the people who play it, we What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported next week, along with a new question. Last week: It seems like all of Barry County is gone for Spring Break, though some of us stayed home to keep the lights — and the heat — on. So how high did the thermometer go for you where you were? 25% 25% 50% In the 80s In the 60s In the 40s For this week: Girls soccer now ranks third among sports that cause the most head injuries, behind football and boys ice hockey. Is it time to require headgear protection for girls soccer players? q q Yes No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — Page 5 SOCIAL SECURITY Residents invited to COLUMN road funding Spring into retirement New YMCA director preserving meeting IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Your age at the time you start receiving Social Security retirement makes a difference in your benefit amount. 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You can plug in different retirement ages and scenarios to help you make a more informed retirement decision. Try it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. You also may set up an online My Social Security account. You can use your my Social Security account to obtain a copy of your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see future estimates of the retirement, disability and survivor benefits you and your family may receive. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. When you decide to retire, the easiest and most convenient way to do it is right from the comfort of your home or office computer. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov where you can apply for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov State Rep. Mike Callton is inviting area residents to attend a town hall meeting Wednesday, April 17, to discuss the condition of local roads, as well as options state government is considering for funding improvements. Callton, R-Nashville, will be joined at the event by Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, as well as a representative from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The meeting is free and open to the public, and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barry County Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The panel will speak about repair, maintenance and funding of Michigan’s road infrastructure. Comments and questions from the audience will be encouraged, Callton said in a press release. “Upgrading our transportation system has been a lightning-rod issue this year, and at some point, we are going to need to make the tough decisions as to what’s next,” he said. “Before we reach that point, I’d like to hear from local residents their thoughts about what most needs to be fixed and how it should be paid for.” More information about road maintenance and options for improving infrastructure can be found at www.mi.gov/MDOT. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Hastings Public Library Schedule Thursday, April 11 — Movie Memories enjoys thrillers and chillers with Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train,” starring Farley Granger and Ruth Roman, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 12 — preschool story time listens to rainbow stories, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; high school bands play during the jazz festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13 — high school bands play during the jazz festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 15 — library board of directors meet, 4 to 6; computer class learns all about iGoogle, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 — toddler story time has a barrel of fun with “monkey business,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 — Pizza and Pages discusses Cylin Busby’s Blink Once, 3:45 to 5 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. past, building future To the editor: As the new YMCA executive director, I want to take an opportunity to introduce myself and give some insight into my vision for the Y in the coming decades. First and foremost, I want to reassure you that the legacies of Bob King, Dave Storms, and Tom Wilt will serve as the foundation of the future development of this great organization. I have a long history with the Y and Camp Algonquin, and few people have a greater love for it than I do. My promise to you is to give my best effort in running highquality programs at an affordable price for the benefit of all county citizens — young and old, big and small. Sports and recreation in the Y were built on the fundamentals of fair play, equal opportunity and adherence to our core values of honesty, respect, responsibilityn and caring, and those fundamentals will remain intact. Sports programs, however, have greatly evolved since the YMCA was first founded in 1844, and we must be able to adapt and evolve as well if we are to remain a viable organization. There will be some modifications and enhancements to our core programs in the coming seasons, including a concerted effort toward skill development and health living. Additionally, I will work diligently toward the creation of countywide youth sports leagues. We have a tremendous pool of talent in our communities. We are a countywide family, and our kids should be playing each other on Saturday afternoons rather than driving to Grand Rapids, Lansing or Battle Creek to play against kids they don’t know. Camp Algonquin will continue to be our flagship program and the staple of our sum- J e a n n i e VanHaitsma has moved her Yarn Den from Kalamazoo to the Northtown Center at 10215 S. M-43 Highway in Delton. Knitting classes are available by appointment and open knitting sessions are from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Store hours are Tuesday from In Loving Memory of BERNARD L. PECK, JR. 7-5-1929 ~ 4-19-2012 Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... 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For you’ll never know the heartache ‘till you see his vacant chair Love, Your Family Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads 77576889 The Hastings Sheriff doing a good job To the editor: I guess this is Trash the Sheriff Month. I think he’s doing a good job and the people voted him in. I don’t know why people judged him about the way he handled the school threat. If it hadn’t turned out the way it did, people would have crucified him for not reacting. It lets everyone know the schools are covered. I think they need to ask why a lot of times drug and alcohol charges that happen more than once are dropped and fighting with police charges are dropped quite often. I would think the police would believe it isn’t worth it to do their jobs. Orin Armintrout, Delton BUSINESS BRIEFS U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. mer season. The camp was founded in 1946, and there are still a tremendous number of similarities between a day at camp in 2013 and one from that first summer 67 years ago. This summer will prove to be every bit as exciting and memorable as any in the past and I hope that you will choose to have your children participate. I am deeply honored to be associated with the Y and hope you will join me in both preserving our past and progressing to our future. Tom DeVault, Hastings 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ***** Hastings City Bank has again been recognized as a 5-Star rated bank by Bauer Financial Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. The designation recognizes excellence in banking areas such as capital, asset quality, and profitability. Hastings City Bank has been awarded Bauer’s 5-Star honor for the most recent 14 consecutive quarters. �Page 6 — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lois Mae Terry 77577541 Worship Together Area Obituaries Shirley A. Hyde Ronald Lee Merrill ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Minister Collin Pinkston. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! April 14 - Worship Service 8 and 10:45; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. April 14 - Thrivent Representative 9:30 a.m.; Noisy Offering for Love, Inc.; Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; April 15 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; April 16 - Congregation Council 7 p.m.. April 17 Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; April 18 - Staff Meeting 12:15 p.m.; Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-9459414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Shirley A. Hyde, age 75, of Hastings, passed away April 1, 2013, at her residence. She was born June 3, 1937 in Hope Township, the daughter of Lloyd and Martha (Hallock) Long. Shirley graduated from Hastings High School. She retired from Thornapple Manor after 33 years of service. Shirley’s hobbies included cooking, feeding the birds, reading, crossword puzzles and NASCAR. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Long; brother, Henry Long and sister, Janet May Long. Shirley is survived by her mother, Martha Long of Hastings; daughter, Dawn Falk of Florida; granddaughter, Rachael Kawesch; two sisters, Patricia (Russell) Kermeen of Middleville and Mary (Phil) Hermenitt of Hastings; brother, Lloyd Long, Jr. of Hastings, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Grand Rapids, MI Office, 3940 Broadmoor Ave., SE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at noon. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. There will be a one hour visitation from 11 a.m. until noon, prior to the funeral service. Pastor Alan Moody will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Joyce A. Harrington HASTINGS, MI - Ronald Lee Merrill, age 71, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, April 7, 2013 at his residence. Ron was born on October 11, 1941 in Hastings, the son of Leroy and Melva (Houghtalin) Merrill. Growing up, Ron worked on his grandfather’s farm. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. After high school, Ron worked briefly for Smith Morris in Detroit as a draftsman. He returned to Hastings in 1962 and began his career at Bradford White. Ron began in the factory, moving into the office as a cost accountant and then as the comp controller. Ron retired from Bradford White in 2002, after 40 years of service. He married Sandra Kay Dalman on December 7, 1963. Ron enjoyed his daily walks through the fields on his property and visiting with his neighbors. His hobbies included golf, fishing, cars and attending car shows. Ron also enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s athletic events. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Melva Merrill; stepfather, Jim Barr and brother Roger Merrill. Ron is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra Merrill; daughters, Tammy (Dennis) Redman, Jennifer (Chad) Cusack; brothers, Gerald Merrill of Arizona, Doug (Lori) Merrill of Indiana, Steve (Donna) Merrill of Virginia, Art (Peggy) Merrill of Caledonia; grandchildren, Scott, Jeremy and Nichole Redman, Riley, Colin, Nolan and Calli Cusack and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Chaplain Andrew Geelhoed officiated the service. Interment took place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Lois Mae Terry, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at her residence. She was born on May 12, 1930, the daughter of Forest and Lizzy (Waters) Weaver. Lois attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1948. Lois worked for E.W. Bliss for two years. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. Lois married Bruce Terry on October 15, 1949. Her hobbies included flower and vegetable gardening, sewing, crafting, refinishing antique furniture, doing crossword puzzles and cooking. First and foremost in Lois’ life was caring for her family. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Lizzy Weaver. Lois is survived by her husband, Bruce Terry of Hastings; daughter, Sandra (Pat) Terry of Portage; son, Dr. Robert (Cynthia) Terry of Gallipolis, OH; daughter, Kathleen (Douglas) Dunham of Freeport; brother, Dr. Donald Weaver of Kalamazoo; grandchildren:, Dr. Justin Terry of Gallipolis, OH, Dr. Alison Terry of Astoria, NY, Corey Dunham of Freeport. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will sadly be missed by all that knew her. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Cathy Peters will officiate the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time from 10 until 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Herman E. Davis Susan Bennett ROYAL OAK, MI - Susan Bennett, born Aug. 27, 1957 of Royal Oak, MI, passed away March 28, 2013. Susan was a loving mother and grandmother. Susan is survived by five sisters and a brother; her two sons, Stephen Ayers and Johnathon Ayers; two grandsons and a granddaughter. She will be put to rest April 10, 2013 at Chandlers Funeral Home. DELTON, MI – Joyce A. Harrington, of Delton, passed away April 3, 2013, in Kalamazoo. Joyce was born January 20, 1927 in Barry County, the daughter of Harry F. and Eda Anna (Hartman) Leinaar. A lunch supervisor for Delton Kellogg Schools, Joyce retired in 1985 after 29 years of dedicated service. Joyce was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church, Delton since 1945, serving on many committees. On June 13, 1945, Joyce married the love of her life, Marvin Harrington, and they were grand marshals of the Delton Founders Day Parade. Marv preceded Joyce in death on August 31, 2012. Joyce is survived by a son, Dennis (Gloria) Harrington of Delton; a daughter, Diane (James) Adams of Richland; grandchildren, Jennifer Hoag, Brian Harrington, Keith Saggio and Robert Adams; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joyce was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Reva Orbeck and brothers, Forrest and Edward Leinaar. Joyce's funeral service was conducted Monday, April 8, 2013 at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove, Delton. Pastor Brian Bunch officiated. Private interment will take place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view Joyce's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. Lillie Frances Gleason RICHLAND, MI - Lillie Frances Gleason, age 13, of Richland, and a seventh grade student at Gull Lake Middle School, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, April 5, 2013, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Lillie Frances’ life will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 12648 East D Avenue, Augusta (Gull Lake). A time of fellowship and a luncheon to continue Lillie’s life celebration will immediately follow the Mass in the church’s social hall. Private family burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Friends will be received on Thursday, April 11 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. with a School Community Prayer Service at 1:30 p.m. and from 5 until 7 p.m. with the Parish Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue (M-89). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lillie’s honor may be directed to the Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation, 11775 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083 or Oxfam America, 226 Causeway Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114-2206. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Lillie’s may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. HICKORY CORNERS, MI - Herman E. Davis, age 97, passed away April 9, 2013. Herman was born July 6, 1915, in Ravenden Springs, AR, the son of Robert and Myrtle (Bailey) Davis. A veteran of WWII, Herman proudly served his country in the U.S .Navy, where he was a member of the Seabees. Herman worked for 32 years, starting with KVP Sutherland Company, and retiring from James River in 1977. Herman enjoyed gardening, yard work, tinkering, playing cards and games country music and dancing. He attended Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church, and was a former member of the American Legion, Post 484. From 1983 to 2010 Herman and his wife the former Velda Cheney, whom he married on May 23, 1942, wintered in Rockport, Texas. Herman is survived by his wife, Velda; sons, David (Linda) Davis of Augusta and Don (Ann) Davis of Richland; a daughter, Janet (Tom) Waltz of Hickory Corners; a sonin-law, Paul Dollaske of Quincy; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Herman was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carol Dollaske and a brother, Orlie. The family will receive friends Friday, April 12, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, where Herman’s funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 a.m., Pastors Len Davis and Paul Deal officiating. Burial will take place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to view Herman’s online guest book or to leave a condolence message for his family. �BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — Page 7 Social News NORTH N: 9 8 3 M: A K Q 5 L: A 8 K: 10 9 8 7 WEST EAST N: J 2 M: --L: K 9 6 5 4 3 2 K: A J 6 5 N: 10 7 6 5 4 M: 10 8 7 2 L: 10 7 K: 3 2 SOUTH: N: A K Q M: J 9 6 4 3 L: Q 7 K: K Q 4 Tuinstra-DeWit engaged Dealer: North Vulnerable: None L Lead: 5L East Pass Pass Pass Pass South 2M 4NT 5M West L 3L Pass Pass William Cramer will celebrate his 103rd birthday on April 26. Those wishing may send cards to: P.O. Box 1027, Fruitland Park, FL 34731. Licensed / Insured / Local FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION Licensed • References Available Over 26 Yrs. of Basement Construction & Waterproofing CONCRETE STOP LEAK AFFORDABLE Epoxy Pressure Injection LIFESPAN’S BARRY COMMUNITY HOSPICE A Subsidiary of Bronson Healthcare We’re growing, expanding and developing! Here’s your opportunity to join a dynamic organization that cares for people like one of the family! We currently have Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! Call Tim, a local company 269-758-3312 RN (prn) Openings Lifespan’s Barry Community Hospice is looking for successful candidates with previous home care experience or 2 years acute care experience, familiar with electronic records, a valid driver’s license and own transportation. Please Respond to: email resume to Human.resources@lifespancares.org or fax to 269-660-3730 07625175 TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! • • • • • Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC Detroit Tigers June 23, July 14, Aug. 30, Sept. 21 Detroit’s Eastern Market - July 13 West MI Glass Society - August 1 “Back in Time” Mystery Tour August 6 Sunday, April 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. Eastern Michigan Mystery Tour - July 11-13 Emmanuel Episcopal Church Mississippi River Cruise July 17-20 315 West Center Street UP Circle Tour July 22-25 The Chicago Jazz Mass by Andy Tecson Pacific Northwest August 5-25 Emmanuel Choir 517.647.2050 or 855.219.0085 hartzlertours@gmail.com Complete tour information can be found at: 77577529 www. hartzlertours.com Don’t delay, tours are filling fast, inquire today! Hastings featuring the music of Call or email for more information or a complete brochure! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Stop Leaking Basements from the INSIDE No Digging - No Excavating - Lifetime Guarantee Over 8 Years Epoxy Experience • Res. & Com. 77577760 • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner The children of DeWayne and Peggy Jones are celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents with an open house on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Rd., Dowling, MI 49050, (269) 758-3021, from 1 to 4 p.m. 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 07623782 Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers DeWayne and Peggy Jones to celebrate 50th anniversary Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 77577768 A few weeks ago, we looked at one of the newer slam conventions called Roman Key Card. Today’s hand illustrates the effective use of the Roman Key Card Convention to avoid arriving at an unmakeable small slam. Let’s see how Roman Key Card Convention can provide a plus score instead of a defeated slam-try. K, promising at least three clubs and a minimum of 12 North opened the bidding with 1K high-card points. South pulled out the old jump shift bid from yesteryear and bid 2M. This bid from bygone years promised a strong forcing bid of 17+ with an interest in slam. This is a bid that you need to talk over with your partner as the jump shift is available as a partnership agreement, but in today’s modern bridge world, it also has a different message, promising a weak hand with six cards in the suit bid. So, be careful what you tell your partner. In this case, North and South were on the same page, and North knew that the bid was the strong jump shift bid because of their partnership agreement. As a defender, you have the right to ask your opponents the meaning of such a bid. Bold West inserted a startling bid at her only opportunity, and she threw in a disruptive bid L, promising seven diamonds and not much more. Undeterred, North with the strong of 3L hearts, probably wondered what South had in hearts! Hearing strong support for the hearts, South moved to the 4NT bid asking for aces. This was not the Blackwood Convention that we all grew up with, but the Roman Key Card Convention where the asking for aces also asks for the king of trump. So instead of the four aces in Blackwood, RKC asks for the four aces and the king of trump. The object is the same, but there is more accuracy in the bidding, according to most modern bridge experts. K, promising three key cards: the AL L, the AM, and the North responded with a bid of 5K important KM, the fifth key card. Missing, however, were some unknowns. When South looked at her hand, she knew that the North/South team had four of the five key cards. South did not know that North also held the QM; neither did she know if the missing key card was L , KM, or the AK K? No matter. South was prudent an ace or the king of trump. Was it the AL enough to know that there were a lot of gaps in the two hands, especially in the South’s trump suit. Going on to six hearts might be foolhardy. South placed the contract at 5M and all passed. It always comes down to the opening lead in the game of bridge. In this case, West debatK or one of the long diamonds or even one of the spades. Knowing ed about leading the AK that the three others at the table would be short in diamonds because of the seven in the West L. That was the best hand, West carefully led the fourth down from her diamond suit, the 5L lead for the East/West team. South was immediately put to the test on the diamond lead. Seeing the dummy and the good hearts, South took heart and decided that West was leading from the only honor she L. Calling for the 8L L, South successfully took the first trick with the JL L. There had: the KL would be no diamond losers, but it looked like at least two club losers would be unavoidable. N, KN N, Drawing four rounds of trump collected the 4-0 heart-split from East. Playing the AN N next would have South with the first nine tricks. No matter how South played the and QN K. North/South sucK and one to the JK club suit, she will lose two club tricks, one to the AK cessfully bid and made the 5M contract, collecting a plus score. Let us look now at those bridge players who are more adventuresome in their bidding. Perhaps, South is determined to bid 6M no matter what. There is only one way to make such a silly contract. If West led as described earlier, North-South go down to defeat by one trick when West collects the two club tricks. There is no way to avoid that play of the hand. The only way that North/South can make a small slam on this hand is if West agonizes over the K for the opening lead. If that happens, South is ecstatic and lead and plunks down the AK claims the remaining tricks and an undeserved slam hand. Do not be so generous giving away your aces. The diamond lead is effective and holds North/South to the 11 tricks that they deserve. Do not give away a trick on the opening lead. You may regret your hasty lead. Defense is an art and is probably one of the hardest aspects of the game of bridge. Be a thoughtful defender. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) William Cramer to have 103rd birthday celebration 77577740 North 1K 4M 5K Pass It all began more than seven years ago when a sophomore from Hastings High School and a senior from Forest Hills Central agreed to be set up on a blind date...and they’ve been together ever since! Cal and Sandy Tuinstra of Hastings are very happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Kate, to Brian Henry DeWit, the son of Deb DeWit of Alto and Randall DeWit of Lowell. Hayley is a graduate of Michigan State University, class of 2012 (Go Spartans!) and is employed at Farmers Insurance in Caledonia. Brian is a graduate of Western Michigan University, class of 2011 (Yay Broncos!) and is employed at EBW Electronics in Holland. Their outdoor ceremony will be held on the beautiful grounds of Thousand Oaks Golf Club in Grand Rapids in July of 2013. Mark Doster, Music Director 77577756 �Page 8 — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight with a speaker from Caledonia talking about the Thornapple River Expedition in 2012. Visitors are always welcome. Some of the dolls and toys from the March exhibit are still in place. There is always something new to see at the Freight House museum. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, April 13, at the Freight House at 1 p.m. There will be a speaker, library time until 5 p.m. and refreshments. Earlier that day, a workshop will be conducted in the genealogy room at 10 a.m. for those aspiring to become members of the First Families of Ionia County. Officers and committee members will be on hand to help individuals gather information and show them how to find missing documents for completion of the forms in anticipation of the October induction. More than 200 families have completed their forms in the past 15 years. Their combined data gives a good glimpse into the histories of the early settlers of this county and their inter-relationships. There will be an open house in honor of the 50th anniversary of John and Carolyn (Karcher) Jackson Sunday, April 14, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall. They are parents of daughter Carla of Grand Rapids and son Ross on Clinton Trail, Lake Odessa. Dan Schuck of Niles was a weekend guest at her parents’ home. Snowbirds are making their way home. Charles and Peg Armbruster are back. John and Andrea Gentner have made their return from Florida. Others are due back in the immediate future. Ashley Barcroft of Kalamazoo and Carlton Center was the guest of honor at a bridal shower Saturday hosted by her aunts Karen Morse of Richland, Janet Garlock of Big Rapids and Lorraine McMillen of Woodland Township. Since the event was held at a museum, the theme was historical with photos of most of the guests from their weddings and display of wedding garb from two mothers and two grandmothers. Work continues on the Tromp/Hoffs building in preparation for its use as a real estate office, plus three smaller businesses which will occupy other offices within the structure. The front facade has been removed, exposing the original front wall. Originally, it was a flatroofed building but like others of similar vintage, it later had a pitched roof added, which was no small feat considering the various wings. Others given the same treatment of new roof styles were the Page Memorial Building, Fellowship Hall and the VanZyl dental building. The Tri-River Museum Group meets Tuesday, April 16. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads EDWARD JONES Is your portfolio truly diversified? Life is full of ups and downs — and the financial markets are no different. As an investor, you’re no doubt happy to see the “ups” — but the “downs” can seem like a real downer. Isn’t there any way to help smooth out the volatility in your investment portfolio? First of all, to cope with volatility, it’s helpful to know what causes it — and there can be many causes. Computers that make trades in milliseconds, based on mathematical models, are sometimes blamed for intraday volatility, but large price swings can also occur following the release of government economic reports, such as those dealing with unemployment and housing starts. Global events, such as the European economic malaise, can also send the financial markets into a tizzy. By being aware of the impact of these events, you can see that the workings of the markets — especially their volatility — may not be as mysterious as you thought. Still, while knowing the causes of volatility can help you prepare for market swings, it won’t blunt their impact on your portfolio. To do that, you need to create a diversified mix of investments because your portfolio can be more susceptible to negative price movements if you only own one type of asset. To illustrate: If you owned mostly bonds, and interest rates rose sharply, the value of your bonds would likely drop, and your portfolio could take a big hit. But if you owned stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investment vehicles, the rise in interest rates would probably affect your portfolio less significantly. Unfortunately, many investors think that if they own a few stocks and a bond, they’re diversified. But you can actually extend your diversification through many levels — and you should. For the equity portion of your portfolio, try to own stocks representing many market sectors and industries. Also, consider international stocks. And rather than just owning U.S. Treasury bonds, consider corporate bonds and municipal bonds, and diversify your fixed-income holdings further by purchasing short-term, intermediate-term and long-term bonds. Work with your financial advisor to determine the mix of asset classes and investments that are appropriate for your financial goals and objectives. How you ultimately diversify your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals — there’s no one “correct” asset mix for everyone. And over time, your diversification needs may change. To cite one example, as you enter your retirement years, you may need to increase your percentage of income-producing investments while possibly reducing the amount of growth investments you own. These growth-oriented investments tend to be more volatile, and you may want less volatility during your retirement. However, even during retirement, you will need to own a certain percentage of growth investments to provide you with the growth potential you’ll need to stay ahead of inflation. Keep in mind that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Nonetheless, building a diversified portfolio may help take some of the volatility out of investing — so look for diversification opportunities whenever possible. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, by assignment dated November 13, 2010 and recorded January 21, 2011 in Instrument # 201101210000754 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars and NinetyTwo Cents ($108,805.92) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/21/2013 Resi Whole Loan IV LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77577048 No: 12-74269 (03-21)(04-11) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JONEILLE C. ANDERSON, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2001, and recorded on September 10, 2001, in Document No. 1066244, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred SixtyEight Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($65,368.72), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on April 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF LOT 5 OF BLOCK 12 AND THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 12, ALL IN ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 11. ALSO, THE NORTH 51 FEET, 3 INCHES OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF LOT 6, BLOCK 12 OF ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 3 OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 USBW.002188 USDA 77577064 (03-21)(04-11) GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 9, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77577547 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TRAVIS K. CHILTON and KRISTY J. CHILTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2007, and recorded on January 25, 2007, in Document No. 1175559, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($74,666.98), including interest at 6.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 2, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 22 OF WALTHOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 1 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002872 FNMA (04-04)(04-25) 77577534 • NOTICE • Wilcox Cemetery Clean-up Any and all interested parties are welcome to assist in the annual cleanup of the Wilcox Cemetery. Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 8 a.m., with a rain date of April 20, 2013. Any questions, contact Rod Crothers, Supervisor, at 269-758-3596. Susie Butler, Maple Grove Township Clerk 77577721 Sinkholes are natural phenomenon by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Sometimes “solid rock” turns out to be anything but sturdy stuff. Limestone and a couple of other related sedimentary rocks are common in some parts of the country, including Florida. The chemistry of limestone and groundwater can combine to make for sinkholes, or vertical holes in bedrock that can open up quickly. Sinkholes are caused by the fact that groundwater, percolating downward from the land surface, is acidic. And acids eat away at limestone, dissolving it. Over time, limestone bedrock can start to resemble Swiss cheese, with caverns and holes within it. At some point, if a hole grows to large enough, it undermines the ground at the surface. The surface layer then falls into the hole created in the limestone bedrock. Earlier this year, a man in a Tampa, Fla., suburb fell into a sinkhole that opened one night beneath the bedroom of his home. He called to his brother for help. Jeremy Bush tried to aid his brother, scrambling down into the hole and digging with a shovel. But Jeff Bush wasn’t to be found. When police arrived, they pulled Jeremy Bush out of the hole, saying it was unsafe because it was still spreading and potentially would undermine the entire house. John and Tina Furlow, another Florida couple, face a more slowly expanding sinkhole that threatens their home. For more than a year, they’ve watched a sinkhole on their property expand, undermining a room in their house. It’s an ongoing tale that may make fresh headlines at any time. Sinkholes are one feature of what geologists call karst topography. Around the world, some karst regions have thousands of caves and sinkholes. The voids are formed as groundwater seeps through cracks or bedding planes in the bedrock. Slowly, the bedrock dissolves and the voids grow. As they do so, they increase the rate of groundwater percolation so that water is drained from landscapes via the subsurface instead of along streams above. In some karst areas, streams simply sink into the ground, disappearing from view at the surface. A karst fenster occurs where an underground stream emerges from a spring at the surface for a few feet, but then disappears back underground, often cascading down into a sinkhole. The acid in the groundwater is completely natural. There’s a little bit of carbon dioxide in the air, produced by the respiration of ecosystems and augmented since the Industrial Revolution by the burning of fossil fuels. Rainwater with dissolved carbon dioxide in it seeps through soil where more carbon dioxide is added to the water by plant root systems. The resulting carbonic-acid solution can dissolve limestone and related rocks. Chemistry and the water cycle create karst topography. Unfortunately, from time to time, voids open quite suddenly at the surface of the Earth, as was the case under the place where Jeff Bush was sleeping. The Furlows are facing more gradual change, but it’s plenty dangerous. Sometimes underground changes set the stage for results none of us would choose. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on May 5, 2005 in instrument 1146012, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($133,763.19). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, Page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East, 103.14 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East, 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West, 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof. City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #241882F03 77577649 (04-11)(05-02) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Payne II and Amy Payne, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006, and recorded on August 16, 2006 in instrument 1168688, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-8 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 81/100 Dollars ($106,573.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 28, which lies North 2 degrees 15 minutes East, 495.03 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section; thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West, 241.40 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 608.90 feet to an iron 19 feet West of the centerline of the road; thence South 01 degrees 23 minutes West, 241.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West, 616.77 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422287F01 77577481 (04-04)(04-25) FORECLOSURE NOTICE – BARRY COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bruce Royal and Dorothy E. Royal, his wife, to MG Investments, Inc., an Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 1998, recorded May 26, 1998, in Document No. 1012421, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Bank & Trust F.S.B. by an assignment dated May 22, 1998, recorded September 7, 1999, in Document No. 1034961, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof, the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Five and 01/100 ($75,005.01) Dollars, including interest at 11.09% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 o’ clock p.m., on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, thence East 545 feet for a place of beginning, thence North 782 feet; thence East 775 feet; thence South 282 feet; thence West 345 feet; thence South 500 feet; thence West 435 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28, 2013 Sterling Bank & Trust F.S.B. Assignee of Mortgagee THAV GROSS PC Attorneys David J. Bennett (P10690) 30150 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 444 Bingham Farms, MI 480254549 (248) 645-1700 (04-04)(04-25) 77577487 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER J. HARTKE, an unmarried man, whose address is 833 E. Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, with an office being located at 3260 Eagle Park Drive, Suite 107, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated April 28, 2009 and recorded April 30, 2009 in Instrument No. 200904300004685 of Barry County Records; and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due for principal, interest, and other applicable charges, the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTYTHREE AND 60/100 ($101,483.60) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday May 9, 2013 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., local time, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 4.6250% percent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Lands and premises situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, and State of Michigan: Lot 7, except the West 10 feet, also Lot 8, Block 12, H.J. Kenfields Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, also a fractional lot North of Lot 7 described as commencing at a point on the North line of Lot 7 that is East 10 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 7, thence Northerly along the extension of the West property line to the Right of Way of State Street, thence Southeasterly along the Right of Way of State Street to a point where the North line of Lot 7 intersects with the Right of Way of State Street, thence West to the Place of beginning; also a blank lot East of Lot 8 described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 8; thence Easterly along the Right of Way of Bond Street to the Westerly edge of the right of Way of State Street; thence Northwesterly along the right of way of State Street to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 8, thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this foreclosure, contact USDA, Rural Development at the Centralized Servicing Center, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, Building 105, FC-215, St. Louis, Missouri 63120, telephone 800-349-5097, ext. 4500. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the abovedescribed property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee By: Robert J. Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee Scheuerle & Zitta, LLP 300 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616-842-1470 77577749 LEGAL NOTICE The annual report of the Paulsen Trust for the year 2012 is available for inspection at its principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within the 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen, Trustee 521 Curvebrook SE Kentwood, MI 49548 77577655 Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING April 2, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Approved minutes of the March 5, 2013 regular board meeting. Approved minutes of the March 13th budget workshop and March 26th budget hearing. Treasurer’s report read and put on file. Correspondence read. Fire report read and put on file. Commissioner’s report read. Library report read. Parks and recreation report read. Approved motion to pay for any upcoming bills for parks department. Approved motion to adopt Truck Ordinance. Approved motion for township website. Approved motion to pay the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy – Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook – Supervisor 77577550 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Dirks, a married man and Kristy J. Dirks, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2005, and recorded on November 3, 2005 in instrument 1155691, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 75/100 Dollars ($143,293.75). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner common to Section 22 and 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 32 seconds West, 1319.33 feet along the Section line common to Sections 22 and 23; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 14 seconds East, 274.67 feet along the North line of Southwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence South 43 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East, 456.56 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 696.33 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds West, 200.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes, 99 feet in width described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 255.97 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 99.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East 454.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 31 seconds West 99.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 464.81 feet along said East-West 1/4 line to the point of beginning also: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 475.97 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 229.59 feet for the place of beginning; thence continuing North 06 degrees 21 minutes 17 seconds East, 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West, 120.00 feet; thence South 06 seconds 21 minutes 18 seconds West, 100.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds East, 120.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421793F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577001 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26352-DE Estate of Philip H. Darling. Date of Birth: June 18, 1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Philip H. Darling, died August 1, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ray R. Darling, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Willis Law Benjamin J. Herbert, J.D. (P70082) 491 West South Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 492-1040 Ray R. Darling 22491 Collier Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 963-6668 77577730 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kris A. Roberson Joined by Spouse Megan Roberson, original mortgagor(s), to Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005, and recorded on August 24, 2005 in instrument 1151615, and modified by agreement dated June 21, 2006, and recorded on September 1, 2006 in instrument 1169435, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Associations successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series WMABS 2006-HE1 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Seven and 50/100 Dollars ($205,927.50). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of PLAT of BROOKVIEW, according to the plat thereof, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 9 West of Barry County Records. AND ALSO: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26 a distance of 1600.36 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236.60 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 797.59 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 12 of Brookview according to the Plat thereof as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plats on page 48; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South line of said Plat of Brookview 520.57 feet; thence along a Traverse line of the West bank of a creek the following courses; South 35 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds West, 282.03 feet; thence South 04 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West, 282.29 feet; thence South 65 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds West, 50.81 feet; thence South 36 degrees 15 minutes 37 seconds West, 142.92 feet; South 16 degrees 14 minutes 51 seconds West, 115.42 feet; thence South 87 degrees 38 minutes 49 seconds West, 61.02 feet; thence South 26 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West, 41.26 feet to the end of said Traverse line; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 85.58 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO including all land lying between the above described Traverse line and the centerline of said creek. Also together with an EASEMENT for ingress and egress from Mann Road over a strip of land 20 feet in width, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West, 1600.36 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 26; thence continuing North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West, 20.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236.60 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East, 20.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 236.60 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #347651F03 77577099 (03-28)(04-18) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard L Pierce a married man and Shari L P Pierce his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2008, and recorded on January 20, 2011 in instrument 201101200000698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five and 49/100 Dollars ($402,425.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Tract 1: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 08 seconds West 803.95 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly and Westerly 159.92 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 42 degrees 01 minuts 07 seconds West 116.61 feet; thence North 28 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds West 300 feet, more or less, to the water’s edge of Podunk Lake; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears North 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds West from the place of beginning; thence South 42 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds East 273 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 34; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 774.81 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds West 803.95 feet; thence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West 269.69 feet; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 75.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Northeasterly 12.93 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 12.89 feet; thence Northerly, Westerly and Southerly 274.40 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West 90.55 feet; thence Southeasterly 35.79 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 27 degrees 10 minutes 56 seconds East 35.03 feet; thence South 06 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds East 233.57 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.45 feet along the Northerly line of Quimby Road; thence North 05 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds West 241.30 feet; thence Northerly 22.86 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 06 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East 22.67 feet to the place of beginning. Tract 2: Condominium Unit 8, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 3: Condominium Unit 9, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tract 4: Parcel 1: Condominium Units 10, 11, and 13, Golden Shores, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded as Document No. 1044921, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 17, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Parcel 2: Commencing at a point on North and South 1/4 line in Section 34 Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East 1212.72 feet for point of beinnining; thence South 88 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds East 710.33 feet; thence North 05 degrees 30 minutes 36 seconds West 468.6 feet; thence North 75 degrees 10 minutes 12 seconds East 107.28 feet to an intermediate traverse line of shore of Podunk Lake; thence Southerly and Southeasterly along said shore of Podunk Lake to West lins of Lot 15 of Plat of Golden shores site Condominium; thence Southerly along said West line of Lot 15 to centerline to WostQuimby Road; thence Westerly along said centerline to North and South 1/4 line, Section 34; thence North 01 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds West to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #411401F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77577011 �Page 10 — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner State News Roundup Michigan housing index survey shows optimism A statewide survey shows a strong surge in optimism among homebuilders and remodelers, which bodes well for a stronger housing market in 2013. The Michigan Housing Index, which is conducted by the Home Builders Association of Michigan, recorded its highest total in the three-year history of the survey. “The survey confirms what we have been hearing from homebuilders and remodelers for the past several months,” said Robert Filka, HBA Michigan CEO. “There has been considerable pent-up demand among consumers as they have waited for market conditions to improve. Many potential buyers recognize that now is a perfect time for them to enter the market.” The first quarter 2013 index for builders was 59, which was up sharply from 38 in December of 2012, and 44 recorded in March 2012. The Michigan Housing Index is a quarterly summary of building and remodeling activity compiled by HBA of Michigan. The survey asks builders about the number of homes currently under construction and in the planning stages. Builders are also asked to evaluate their prospects for future customers. Totals are calculated in an index that is reported quarterly to provide a tracking mechanism for the industry’s process. The survey breaks down builder/remodeler sentiment into three categories: Less than 45 (pessimistic), 45 to 55 (cautiously optimistic), or above 55 (optimistic). “There is still a long ways to go before we can say that housing is all the way back, but the trend lines are certainly encouraging.” said Filka, who also noted a trend in the growing amount of interest builders are experiencing among consumers purchasing more expensive homes, particularly in the $200,000 to $500,000 category. “During the economic downtown, most of the homes that did sell were under $200,000,” said Filka. “The fact that more homebuyers are now looking at higher-priced homes is another indicator of a recovering housing market.” ‘Boy Governor’ focus of presentation in Lansing Author Don Faber will speak Tuesday, April 23, at the Michigan Historical Center’s Learning Center on his new book The Boy Governor: Stevens T. Mason and the Birth of Michigan Politics. Faber’s talk, which will begin at 3 p.m., is part of the Michigan Notable Books author tour, a program of the Library of Michigan. Mason was Michigan’s first governor and dominant political figure in the state’s early development. Faber will speak about Mason’s youthful idealism and visionary accomplishments, including his advocacy for a strong state university and fighting for the creation of the Soo Locks. The Michigan Historical Center is located at 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in downtown Lansing. Faber is author of The Toledo War, winner of the 2009 Michigan Notable Book Award. Former editor of the Ann Arbor News, he also served on the staff of the Michigan Constitutional Convention, won a Ford Foundation Fellowship to work in the Michigan Senate, and was a speechwriter for former Michigan Gov. George Romney. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W Speer and Alison F Speer, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 15, 2003 in instrument 1119240, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred SixtyFour and 58/100 Dollars ($61,364.58). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 14, of H.J. Kenfields addition to City of Hastings, fka Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 Page 9 of Plats The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422898F01 77577744 (04-11)(05-02) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by John T. Deason a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank dated the 26th day of March, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of April, 2007, in Instrument #1178301 as amended in Loan Modification Agreement dated effective 3-1-12, and recorded 4-25-12, in Instrument #201204250004871 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $67,206.51 (sixty-seven thousand two hundred six and 51/100) plus accrued interest at 6.375% (six point three seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 25th day of April, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Beginning at Point “G” on the Southerly line of Stevens Road as shown in the Plat of Steven’s Wooded Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 3; thence South 83 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East, 2553.00 feet along the Southerly line of Steven’s Road to Point “F” of said Plat; thence South 04 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West, 264.09 feet; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West, 172.00 feet; thence North 11 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds West, 292.45 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6203 Osprey Drive PPN: 08-07-300-04850 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10116022 (03-28)(04-18) 77577306 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy R. Hernandez, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2009, and recorded on July 2, 2009 in instrument 200907020006901, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Twenty-Seven and 41/100 Dollars ($70,027.41). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 80 Rods South of the Northwest corner of said section 22, thence East 40 Rods, thence South 8 Rods 6 Feet, thence West 20 Rods, thence North 60 Feet, thence West 20 Rods, thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #349453F02 (04-11)(05-02) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Knapper and Lisa Knapper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 27, 2002, and recorded on January 7, 2003 in instrument 1095057, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two and 54/100 Dollars ($153,132.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, 990 feet South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 330 feet; thence East 1320 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 330 feet; thence West 1320 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #296859F02 (04-11)(05-02) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Williams and Brenda L. Williams, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded on November 27, 2007 in instrument 20071127-0004622, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight and 38/100 Dollars ($108,338.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, except that part thereof lying South of the centerline of Butler Road and East of the centerline of Bird Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422306F01 (04-11)(05-02) 77577725 77577643 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian T. Van Zalen, a single man, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2002 and recorded October 8, 2002 in Instrument Number 1088946, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, successor by merger with Chase Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Twenty-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($79,029.67) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 18, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Barry County, Michigan:Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 36. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 21, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002256 77577043 (03-21)(04-11) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMBERLY HILTON and JAMES HILTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2005 and recorded August 31, 2005 in Document No. 1151994, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RZ3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Seven Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($116,407.87) including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. in Barry County, Michigan at 01:00 PM on April 25, 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 26, OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: March 28, 2013 The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for RAMP 2005-RZ3 Mortgagee/Assignee SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 GMAC.012970 (03-28)(04-18) 77577332 77577703 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia K. Marsh and Donald L. Marsh, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to PHH Mortgage Corporation dba ERA Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2002, and recorded on December 2, 2002 in instrument 1092778, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three and 24/100 Dollars ($103,163.24). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lots 727 and 728 of the city, Formerly Village of hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of city Lot 728; Running thence East on Court Street, 51 feet for a place of beginning; From thence East on court street, 51 feet; thence South 8 rods; thence West 51 feet; thence South 8 Rods; thence West 51 feet; thence North to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 21, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #405377F01 (03-21)(04-11) 77576974 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew F. Omara and Sally M. Omara, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 1999, and recorded on October 4, 1999 in instrument 1036076, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 31/100 Dollars ($74,251.31). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northerly 35 feet of Lot 4 all of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Plat of Sunnyside as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 45. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #381443F02 (04-04)(04-25) 77577506 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ella Laurent, a single woman and Joseph W. Hawkins, a single man as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2002, and recorded on January 10, 2002 in instrument 1072827, and modified by agreement dated October 15, 2009, and recorded on November 13, 2009 in instrument 200911130011077, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars ($97,603.96). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 936 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419928F01 77577089 (03-28)(04-18) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — Page 11 Group forms to create veterans memorial in Yankee Springs by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A 10,000-square-foot veterans memorial on wooded property just north of Gun Lake is the goal of a group of Yankee Springs Township officials and residents who gathered for an organizational meeting Saturday morning at the township hall. Committee Chairman Jim Orr stated that the memorial is a community project, adding that anyone who has served in the armed forces of the United States and its support groups would be eligible for inclusion. The project will be completed in two years, he said, with funding for the estimated $50,000 cost coming through an appeal for private donations. Veterans do not have to be current or for- POLICE BEAT BEA Police don’t locate possible drunk driver A caller reported a possible drunk driver after witnessing a vehicle being driven erratically northbound on M-37 near Bristol Road around 2:37 p.m. April 1. The caller told Barry County dispatchers the vehicle then pulled over on the shoulder of the road. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area but could not locate any vehicle. Deputy puts out unattended grass fire An alert Barry County Sheriff’s deputy was able to put out an unattended ditch fire spreading along the roadway near Charlton Park Road and Lawrence Road just before 2 p.m. April 1. The deputy saw the fire and was able to put it out by kicking dirt on it. The deputy remained at the scene to make sure the windy conditions didn’t rekindle a blaze. Driver sleeping in car gets wake-up call from police A driver pulled off the road to sleep for the night, but another motorist thought the parked vehicle with windows covered by towels was suspicious and called police. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies found the driver near Ford and Enzian roads, Delton. The driver said she had pulled over to sleep for the night. Police helped her find a relative with whom she could stay. Threatening phone messages reported A Nashville woman reported March 31 that her teenage daughter was receiving threatening phone calls on a cell phone. The callers allegedly said they were going to beat up the teen. When the mother sent a text saying she was contacting police, the calls ceased. The teen told police she knew the callers. Hastings Police officers have dealt with the teens previously. The mother and daughter were advised to contact police if they receive any further calls. Burn barrels reportedly taken A Hastings woman told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies April 5 that two burn barrels were stolen from her property across the road from her home on Gun Lake Road. She said the barrels were taken sometime within the previous three weeks. She told police the items are 50-gallon yellow barrels at an estimated value $20. Police arrest driver slumped over wheel Thornapple EMS personnel called the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at around 8:43 a.m. April 6 regarding a possible drunk driver. EMS personnel saw the driver inside the vehicle, slumped over the steering wheel near the intersection of River and Railroad streets in Middleville. After conducting sobriety tests, deputies determined the 24-year-old Wyoming woman had been drinking, and they booked her into the Barry County Jail on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. mer residents of Yankee Springs Township. Someone may wish to memorialize an ancestor from another town or state who fought in the Civil War then moved to Yankee Springs. Oliver England, a distinguished settler of Yankee Springs, who came with his grant to settle on land that became known as England’s Point on Gun Lake, would be an example. England’s service was with a Massachusetts regiment. Military support groups were added as memorial honorees at the recommendation of Yankee Springs Township Treasurer John Jerkatis. A Vietnam-era veteran, Jerkatis urged the inclusion of the Women Air Service Pilots who delivered planes from manufacturers to stateside and overseas bases. Township Trustee Mary Cook urged inclusion of the United Services Organization, which provided on-site food, entertainment and social activities both within the United States and abroad. The committee agreed and, as they emerge, other organizations can be added. As the group on Saturday discussed location, Orr stated his preference that the memorial be on township property at the southeast corner of Payne Lake Road and M-179. The property is within the Gun Lake Corridor Overlay District and will be east of the Payne Lake Road fire barn. Orr estimated that a 100by-100 square-foot plot would be adequate for the memorial. Parking would be shared with the fire barn. Cook pointed out that a plan for expanding the fire barn’s parking lot has already been approved. A revision would be needed to accommodate parking for the memorial. An alternative location suggested by Township Clerk Janice Lippert was the township park, just to the west and across M-179. She said the park would be an appropriate location because so many memorials are located in public parks. The lack of visibility from M-179 and parking issues made the location less desirable. Another alternative offered was the township hall grounds, near Bowens Mills. Again, members of the committee felt the location was not as good as the proposed site adjacent to the fire barn and facing M-179. Steve Orr was assigned the task of creating a draft site plan including cost estimates for all the elements in the plan. Orr’s draft is expected at the next meeting of the committee on Saturday, May 4. The committee agreed the memorial will be funded entirely by private donations. Mike Cunningham and Paul Nink offered to act as the initial co-captains of the finance portion of the project. They will begin an effort to place canisters in various locations throughout the area. Jerkatis said he would establish a specific account for the memorial this week. He noted that donations in the form of checks made out to the Yankee Springs Township Veterans Memorial Fund would be taxdeductible, and cash donations would require receipts. Another option for financing is the sale of memorial bricks. Township Supervisor Mark Englerth, who will serve as construction manager for the project, said embossed paving bricks would be the best choice because they have a 100-year life expectancy. While no price has yet been set, Jim Orr said that, in his research, he has found $50 to $65 to be a common range of costs for the bricks. Other fundraising activities will also occur. Jim Orr said he is appreciative of the support for the project provided by the township. He said other groups have told him they have not been able to secure meeting space for the current nine-member memorial committee at their local government facilities, especially since more volunteers will be needed to make the memorial a successful community project and to meet the two-year completion goal, according to Jim Orr. Interested persons are asked to attend the next meeting on Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at the township hall, 284 N. Briggs Road. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77577670 77573427 77577658 77577661 77577664 �Page 12 — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Olivet track teams top Delton in first KVA duals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Brady Mills, Lucas Hansen, Franklin James and Brandon Robbins finished off a solid first day for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team by winning the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 52.00 seconds at the end of Tuesday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association dual with Olivet. Hansen won the long jump by flying 17 feet 10.5 inches, and was third in the 100meter dash (12.21). James won the 400-meter dash in 43.78 seconds, after a runner-up finish in the 100 (12.15). Robbins took the 110meter high hurdles in 16.22 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 42.78. Mills was third in the pole vault (10-6), an event teammate Kenny Coates won by clearing 11-0. Even with all those points, and a wins by Jarryd Calhoun in the 3200-meter run (11:55.18) and the 1600-meter run (5:07.59), Olivet managed to outscore the Panthers 77- Delton Kellogg’s Isabel Belew unleashes a throw in the shot put competition during Tuesday’s KVA dual with Olivet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Alicia Lindsey (left) races towards a runner-up finish in the 100-meter dash Tuesday against Olivet, finishing just behind the Eagles’ Hayley Walkowski (front). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Lucas Hansen flies through the air on his way to winning the long jump competition Tuesday during his team’s KVA dual with Olivet in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 60 Tuesday. Olivet won the other three relays, swept the scoring places in the 200-meter dash and the shot put, and had the top two throws in the discus to secure the victory. “A lot of these guys, their eyes were open huge when they saw what we were asking them to do with the minimal practice we’ve had because of the weather,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes, “but the guys kept their chins up and I think are ready to come back and compete and get in the win column, and understand now why we practice the things we do at practice.” The Panthers will have to get some practice in in the throws. Olivet’s Tanner Harris took the shot put with a mark of 47-9, and won the discus with a throw of 143-0. Delton Kellogg’s only point in the throws came from Anthony Bates’ third-place distance of 107-2 in the discus. Delton Kellogg’s girls had some of their best performances in the throws in their 84-43 loss to the Eagles Tuesday. Mallory Sewell won both events, taking the discus at 88-6 and the shot put at 33-0. The Panther team also had Kristen Mohn second in the discus at 751 and Isabel Belew third in the shot put at 284. Alicia Lindsey had the only other win for the Delton Kellogg girls, taking the 400-meter dash in 1:06.38. Lindsey was also second in the 100 (13.93) and 200 (29.72) behind the Eagles’ Hayley Walkowski. The 1600-meter relay at the end of the boys’ competition was the only relay win for either Delton Kellogg team Tuesday. The Panther boys dropped the baton on the final exchange in the 800-meter relay “Our relay hand-offs showed that they need some work,” Grimes said. “Two of them were bad, (in the 800 relay) and those are the guys that are the most veteran sprinters, relay guys, so I was feeling pretty confident with that group, but then sure enough the baton hits the ground. We’ll work on those things.” He said his boys had some good hand-offs throughout the evening as well. He was pleased with the performance of some of his young guys, like freshman Jacob Reed who was the runner-up to Robbins in the 300 hurdles with a time of 47.21 seconds, and juniors Tucker Onderlinde and Alex Barker who placed second and third respectively in the high jump. Delton Kellogg heads to Olivet for an invitational Friday, then will return to KVA action at home Tuesday when it takes on Kalamazoo Christian. Delton duo headed to KVCC Delton Kellogg’s Kenny Coates pulls himself up towards the bar in the pole vault, on his way to clearing 10 feet 6 inches Tuesday during the Panthers’ KVA dual with Olivet in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) CLEARANCE on remaining 2012 units in stock Special financing available: April 1 - June 30 0% for up to 54 months financing on remaining 2012 and prior inventory to Qualified Buyers, some fees apply. So hurry in before these units are gone, good selection available, stop by and drive the easy one-handed joystick steering for yourself and compare to the twin-stick steering on other brands and decide for yourself. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. SHERMAN STREET, NASHVILLE 517-852-1910 www.maplevalleyeq.com 77577766 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg seniors Brooke Martin and Mallory Sewell have been playing basketball together on and off (mostly on) since being a part of the Panthers’ Junior Hoops program in third grade. All the time, effort and work turned into a trip to the Class C State Quarterfinals this winter, the best postseason run in the program’s history. That quarterfinal contest won’t be the end of their playing days together. Martin and Sewell signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday to join the Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) Women’s Basketball program. Martin also plans to play softball for the Cougars. Martin played four varsity seasons at Delton Kellogg, and Sewell three. “There’s a lot of varsity experience between the two of them, and they’ve spent a lot of time together on the court and off the court as well,” said Delton Kellogg varsity head coach Mike Mohn. “Spending the summers and the falls outside of the season playing, after a fashion you just start trusting each other. Those two have left a pretty big legacy here. They’ve done a lot of work. The beauty of these two kids is they’ve done a ton of work with the younger kids. That’s the cool part. They came up through the system and they’ve given back, which is what we try and establish here. They have done a nice job.” “You talk about being emissaries for the program. What you’d like: good kids, good students, good citizens, great athletes. You see the little kids watching them and it’s pretty cool. They’re going to be missed. They’ll be missed a ton. It’ll be fun going and watching the play.” It’s that kind of passion for the sport of basketball that helped draw KVCC coach Ron Welch to the Delton duo. He’s seen Martin play for about ten years, as she was a regular participant at his summer basketball camps. “I thought she was going to focus in on softball, and I was just tickled to death that she was really interested in playing basketball Delton Kellogg seniors Brooke Martin (seated left) and Mallory Sewell (seated center) were joined by Kalamazoo Valley Community College Women’s Basketball Coach Ron Welch (seated right), (back from left) Brooke’s parents Jeff Martin and Michelle Ritchie, Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Mike Mohn, and Mallory’s parents Julie and Todd Sewell as they signed their National Letters of Intent to join the KVCC program after high school graduation. (Photo by Brett Bremer) too,” Welch said. “As far as Mallory goes, watching her develop the last couple of years has been tremendous. I think she’s just touched the tip of the iceberg as to what she’s capable of doing. I’m really, really looking forward to working with her.” Both girls earned first team All-KVA honors this winter. Sewell led the Panthers with 14 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game from her center position. Martin, a guard, picked up her scoring as a senior averaging 11.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals a game. They saw each other’s confidence grow in their years on the varsity. They helped Delton Kellogg win its first ever district champi- onship in 2012, and its first ever regional title in 2013. “I know I can pass it in to her and she can shoot it or she can kick it out to me. Senior year is the last time you get to do it, so might as well go out with a bang,” Martin said. “I think they’ll be good additions,” said Welch. “We have an exceptional freshman class coming in. These two are parts of that class. They’re going to contribute immediately, and obviously that’s important at the junior college level because I only have them for two years.” Neither has firm plans for what they’ll do after those two years. Martin plans on studying to become a dentist, while Sewell hasn’t chosen a course of study yet. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — Page 13 Delton starters get lead, reserves get experience by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Brianna Russell knocked in a rebound of a shot by teammate Hannah Phommavongsa 1 minute and 1 second into their season opener against Fennville Tuesday, and the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team went on to a 5-0 win. The ten returning starters, a group that includes Russell and Phommavongsa, did their thing in limited action against the Blackhawks. Phommavongsa assisted Russell on another goal, which put their team up 3-0, with 4:17 left in the first half. Autumn Russell and Jamie Risner added unassisted goals in the first half as well. Delton then added its fifth and final goal, with Aryka Poling finishing off a crossing pass from teammate Sarah Rendon, 3:50 into the second half. There was a delay of about an hour midway through the first half, because of thunder and lightning. Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie was happy his girls got to come out and finish off their season opener. “It was a good benefit to see some of the reserves and see how they played and where to put them, just in case, because I had no idea,” Mabie said. “Some of those are first year players, freshmen, that I had no idea about. “That was good. The game went kind of how we thought it was going to go.” Goalkeeper Christy Gonzalez, who was never really challenged, is the only new starter for the Panthers this spring. The Panthers needed that game experience after having little time outside this spring. Delton had two practices outside on what The Panthers’ Riley Smith (2) carries the ball through the midfield as Fennville’s Diana Suarez gives chase late in the first half Tuesday in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Kyly Janowski (12) sends the ball ahead as teammate Michaela Davis (11) looks on from behind Tuesday against Fennville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon turns ahead with the ball after winning it away from Fennville’s Katya VanDyke during the first half of the Panthers’ 5-0 win Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) coach Mabie called a “hay field”, before spring break. The weekend before spring break Delton played in a pre-season tournament at Olivet, but without a full line-up because of vacations. The Panthers’ only practice on their own field was Monday. The Panthers needed the game to finish to prep for Wednesday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association opening showdown with Kalamazoo Christian. No team has had the kind of preparation it would like because of the weather, but the Comets have gotten two games in already, and played Monday night rather than Tuesday knocking off Mattawan 2-1 to improve to 2-0. The Panthers benefited from the lopsided score Tuesday, getting to see reserves in action and getting to save the regular starters a bit for last night’s scheduled match-up. “That should be one of the toughest games this season,” Mabie said Tuesday. “I didn’t want to have to keep the main senior girls that are returning in there longer than I had to. I didn’t want them to be stale, but I want them to be fresh. I didn’t want to take a chance with the field and everything to have someone get injured, especially for tomorrow because it will be a little more intense tomorrow.” The 1-0 Panthers host another tough KVA contest, against Hackett Catholic Central, next Wednesday. Beavers best Saxon softball $59.99 $109.99 $169.98 $217.79 Got a larger lawn? 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MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 TO 5:00 • SATURDAY 8:30 TO NOON • CLIMAX STORE OPEN AT 8AM 77577754 Harper Creek won two one-run games in Battle Creek to spoil the first afternoon of the 2013 season for the Saxon varsity baseball team. Pitching ruled the day, as the Beavers took game one 1-0 and then game two 2-1. Hastings had just two hits in the opener, one each for Brandon Redman and Stephen Shaffer. Saxon pitching allowed just three hits to the Beavers. Michael Eastman drove in the first run of the season for the Saxons in game two, but the Beavers scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning to complete the sweep. Eastman, Shaffer and Jake Swartz had doubles and Jon French a triple to lead the Saxon offense. Connor von der Hoff added a single as the Saxon bats warmed up. Hastings is off now until Saturday when it hosts its annual Hastings Invitational with Lakewood, Delton Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg. Hastings faces Lakewood in the opener at 9 a.m. The Saxons then start the OK Gold Conference season with a double header at Wayland Tuesday. haven’t had a lot of practice,” said new Hastings head coach Dawn Harding. She said mental errors hurt her team more than anything Tuesday. There will be an emphasis on learning what to do with the ball defensively in practice as well as work on having better communication in the field in the coming days. The Saxons are scheduled to head to Mason for two this afternoon, then will be home Saturday for the Hastings Invitational. Hastings heads to Wayland Tuesday to start the OK Gold Conference season. 44th St. Beavers’ three runs enough to score two wins over HHS Jessi O’Keefe had a double, and Emily Hayes and Kylie Johnson added singles for the Saxons’ in the game one loss. O’Keefe, Hayes, Stevie Pennepacker and Alexis Morgan scored the four Saxon runs. Clara Peltz drove in a run with a sacrifice for Hastings. New varsity pitchers O’Keefe and Hayes had a tough time, but weren’t helped much by their defense. Hayes allowed eight hits and walked six in the five innings of game one, while striking out two. O’Keefe gave up eight hits and walked five in game two. “You can tell we’re a young team, and we 42nd St. The cold, wet spring weather is especially tough on young teams that need all the practice time they can get. The Hastings varsity softball team is one of those teams. Harper Creek was tough on the Saxons Tuesday in their season opener. The Beavers scored 15-4 and 15-0 victories over Hastings in Battle Creek, as Harper Creek pitcher Taylor Shellenberger limited the Saxons to three hits and four runs in eight innings. She no-hit the Saxons through the three innings of the 15-0 game two victory. �Page 14 — Thursday, April 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Nashville’s old-time meat markets recalled A look at an old-time meat market This Memories of the Past article by Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Tuesday, April 13, 1982. Back in the old days before the convenience of supermarkets, homemakers were obliged to make several stops to complete their weekly grocery shopping. In Nashville in 1926, for example, there were seven Main Street stores at which one might buy food and staples: Appleman’s, A&P, Caley’s, Kraft’s, McDerby’s, Maurer’s and Colin T. Munro’s. But also on Main Street were two bakeries, Alvin Clever’s meat market, seen here in a late 19th century photo, was located in the present-day Lathrop building, two doors south of 228 N. Main where Floyd Everts opened his long-standing meat market in 1914. A building between the two meat markets has since been removed. Clever, suffering with rheumatism in December 1901, leased his market to his brother-in-law Walter Donough. In a white apron in the photo is Tab Thomas, who served apprenticeship with Floyd Everts under John Askett, an early local meat dealer. Note the dressed carcasses hanging on storefront. two confectioneries and two meat markets: Wenger & Troxel; and Floyd F. Everts. Many other local family names have been associated with early Nashville meat and poultry businesses, including Ackett, Clever, Cooper, Downing, Roe, Thomas and White. Floyd Everts and his family moved to Nashville from their Assyria farm in 1914 and took up residence above the store he opened that year on the east side of Main Street. “Dad and Tab Thomas had served their apprenticeship under John Ackett (an early local meat dealer),” remembered Everts’ son, Lloyd, now [1982] of Downers Grove, Ill. “Tab later moved to Battle Creek where he worked for the Chilson markets.” Lloyd remembered well the operation of his father’s Nashville meat market. “We bought our stock from the farmers and hauled it in a bull wagon,” he noted. “It had high wheels in the back and a drop axle, making it low to the ground. Later use of the wagon was for youths who took it to the school and chained it to the door as a Halloween prank.” The stock was butchered at a slaughtered house on the south end of town and the beef, pork, mutton and veal was hauled to the market and placed in the cooler before being cut up for sale. “We did some custom butchering, too,” recalled Everts. “Two dollars for a large hog and $1 for a beef.” Early refrigeration at the meat markets was primitive, compared to today. “The meat was kept cool by a 200-pound block of ice,” said Everts. “We pulled [the ice] up a chute to the top of the cooler where it was pushed on to slats so the air could circulate around it.” Two men below helped push up the ice block with pike poles. Once, recalled Everts, one of the large cakes of ice broke away from the tongs and went crashing through the wall, knocking out the meat grinder, bone crusher and grindstone. He told of another time when the market was without ice, and Tay Castelein, who then operated a dray line in Nashville, hauled ice from Battle Creek in his Model T truck equipped with hard rubber tires. Early meat dealers were among the regular users of ice harvested annually from area lakes and rivers in the dead of winter and stored in sawdust-filled ice houses as a summer cache. In later years, when the Nashville creamery purchased a new and larger ice machine, the Everts acquired the old five-ton unit from the creamery and had Tony Schmidt install it in the store. “City water was not cold enough, and we had to drive a separate well to get colder water to keep the compressor cool,” noted Everts. “If the compressor got hot, it would blow out the packing gland on the flywheel and you could smell ammonia all over Nashville. No one could stand the odor.” Another important piece of equipment in the early meat markets was the grinder. “I’ve been told that a gas engine was used to power the meat grinder before electricity came to Nashville,” commented Everts. “It [the engine] stood outside behind the market. The belt ran through the wall. I’ve also been told of a two-man grinder, much like the old coffee grinder, except that it had a handle on each side and took two men to operate it to grind the meat.” In his day, Everts recalled the grinding of hamburger and the making of pork sausages and frankfurters which were packed into cas- ings. “Dad was best known for his bologna, which was made from No. 1 grade chuck bought from Swift-Armour or G.H. Hammond,” said the younger Everts. “There was a small amount of pork (added to the bologna) for flavor.” The beef chuck was shipped to Nashville in refrigerated railroad cars and delivered immediately by day to the store, upon its arrival at the depot. The Everts market made bologna at least twice a week in quantities ranging from 200 to 400 pounds. “The meat had to be coarse ground once and then fine ground. It was packed into casings with a hand stuffer and later smoked with hard maple or hickory wood,” he said, explaining that meat would take the taste of any other kind of wood. Everts said high school boys would come into the market every day to eat their lunch in the back room. “On days Dad had made bologna, he would throw five or six rings of it on the table with a knife, for them to eat all they wanted,” remembered Everts. The quality of Everts meat was well-known in the community, and his son credits that to his dad’s philosophy: “Dad’s orders were that you didn’t use [sell] any meat you wouldn’t eat yourself.” The highest price Lloyd Everts can remember was for boiled ham, at 60 cents a pound. When they had a sale on hamburger, it sold at six pounds for a quarter. Occasionally. The Everts market conducted a guessing contest on the weight of a dressed beef, and awarded the winner a 10-pound roast. “Ours was an old-fashioned market, having only besides meats, dill and small pickles, catsup, mustard, canned meat and fish, and sauerkraut,” noted Everts. In the fall, the market also carried oysters. During the fishing season, many boys would come into the market for 2 cents’ worth of bullhead meat, recalled Everts. “Dad generally tried to find some liver for them, giving them the meat and then telling them to go get some lemon drops or jawbreakers with their 2 cents. He said when boys were fishing, they weren’t getting into trouble.” Lloyd’s mother, Belle Everts, made meatloaf, boiled tongue and mincemeat to be sold and also helped out in the market, recalled her son. The Everts kettle-rendered lard from the fat trimmings of hogs. Tallow from beef was sold to factories for their machinery belts. “We ground bones and sold the lard cracklings to farmers for their chickens,” added Everts. “The beef hides were salted, boomed and shaken, then sold to hide-and-bone men.” During the holiday season, the Everts dressed chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys and saved the down for Belle, who made feather pillows. “Some of the men who worked for Dad were Glenn Bassett, Vernard Troxel, Floyd White, Howard Brooks, Earl Ayers, Jake Forman and Dennis Yarger,” remembered Everts. The store was kept open an hour past midnight on Saturday’s for a particular reason. “Customers bought their meat before attending the dance at the Oddfellows Hall on Saturday night, and we had to stay open to give them their purchases [after the dance],” noted Everts. “This was due to refrigeration.” On Sundays, the market was open from 8 a.m. to noon since it was necessary to pump down the cooler at the time of the manual ice machine. Everts said operation of the meat market required long hours and very hard work. “We scrubbed the floors and cooler every week,” he recalled. Installation of the automatic cooling machine made operation of the market easier, he added. The Everts Market operated in Nashville for 35 years and is still remembered for the excellent bologna produced there. Kenneth A. Meade, a local native now [1982] of Franklin, summed it up: “My memories of the Everts meat market are of the wonderful bologna they made. They ground the meat, stuffed it into casings, tied strips of bologna into rings, smoked them a while and then cooked them in a big kettle. They made two kinds: garlic-flavored and plain. The meat was quite coarsely ground —not like the stuff that comes out of the packing houses today.” Meade recalled the market as a busy place around the holidays “with chickens, turkeys and a few ducks and geese hanging in the meat cooler and the wonderful beef steaks and roasts along with various cuts of pork available to customers.” TK girls open season with shut-out victory over FHE by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With forward Kelli Graham earning allstate honors last spring, Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer coach Joel Strickland figured other teams would be focusing on her more than usual this year. The Trojans have plans to give her some help on the attack this spring, and those plans paid off in the season opener Monday at Forest Hills Eastern. Thornapple Kellogg scored three secondhalf goals to top the host Hawks 3-0 in nonconference action. Ten minutes into the second half Erin Scheidel sent a great ball to teammate Demi Scott who blasted it in to the net for TK’s first goal of the game. Scott played has played almost exclusively on defense for the Trojans in her first three varsity seasons. “She can play anywhere,” Strickland said of Scott. “She started out as an attacking midfielder. We knew they’d focus on Kelli. We thought it would add another dimension and throw teams off.” Scott moved over in the contest. Helping out on defense as well. The Trojan trio of Kayla Strumberger, Alaina Pohl and Tara McKenna didn’t need too much help along the back line though, as their outstanding play helped goalkeeper Ally Miller earn the shut out in her first varsity start. Miller made six saves. Both teams were outstanding on defense in the first half. Scheidel led the Trojans’ offensive outburst in the second half, setting up Graham for a goal 16 and a half minutes into the second half as well and scoring TK’s final goal with just over nine minutes to play in the game. Ering Pupel made eight saves in net for the Hawks. “I was pretty pleased with how we played. I wasn’t really sure what to expect after having a week off,” Strickland said. TK is scheduled to visit Hamilton tonight, then will be at Northview Monday. The OK Gold Conference season begins for TK next Wednesday when it plays host to Ottawa Hills. DK 40 strokes better than St. Phil on season’s first nine 77577544 Delton Kellogg’s varsity golf team had the top three scorers Tuesday, as it opened the season against Battle Creek St. Philip on the Natural nine at Binder Park Golf Course. Freshman Sarah Shipley led all scorers, firing a 42, to lead Delton to the 177-217 victory. Delton Kellogg also had Zack Simon and Conner Worm right behind her with a pair of 43s. Alex Lepird added the Panthers’ fourth score, a 49. Brendan Gausselin led St. Philip with a 47 and teammate Fred Hallacy added a 48. The Fighting Tigers also got a pair of 61s from Trenton Bartsch and James Fleming. Delton Kellogg was scheduled to open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at the Moors against Hackett Catholic Central and Parchment Wednesday. The Panthers will host their own Delton Kellogg Invitational at Mullenhurst Friday, beginning at noon, and then head to The Medalist for a KVA Tri with Maple Valley and Olivet Monday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-04-18.pdf 6a1a3cf52ef696f5f8837938f32b361b PDF Text Text Hotel construction poised for final run Time to serious about job training Panthers get first win in more ways than one See Editor"11 0,1 Page 4 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 16 Deuoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, AP»'.'fL20l3 NEWS Cemetery millage forum is tonight Hastings voters who wish to know about the proposed up to I-mill levy that would allow the 144-year-old Riverside Cemetery, to become a municipal ccrne- > Very, owned and operated by the City of Hastings, are invited lo attend a commu­ nity forum at 7 p.m tonight. Thursday. April IS, at the Barry County Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. A representative from the Cemetery Action Group will give an overview ol the of the proposed nullage and how The Friends of the Cemetery are working with the Barry Community Foundation to establish an endowment fund to decrease and eventually eliminate the millage. Hastings City Manager J-.-ff Mansfield will address the transferot the cemetery and its assets to the city and explain how it will be maintained and nper; municipal cemetery . Both Mansfield anJ >i< Ut.uit irom CAG will b; ..v nil questions. Love Inc. changes name, service remains the same After 30 years. Love Inc. of Burry County is changing it** name to B.irry County Cares. Die name may change, but the senice it provides to the commu­ nity will remain the <ame, said Sieve Reid, executive director of the local organization. Barry County Caro will continue to sene as a clearinghouse, referring Barry County residents to agencies, churches and civic groups for help in areas such as focxl, utilities, clothing, personal care items and other needs. "Our program has chosen to not con­ tinue to be affiliated with the National Low Inc. organization, which requires us to change our name." said Reid. " This does not affect our non profit status or address." Bam County Cares will remain in the same office located at 305 S Michigan Ave. in Hastings, and its mailing address v.ifi remain PO Box 155. Hastings 49058. •We will continue to Ik responsible io area churches tn our county." said Retd. “Our new name will stress the desire lo care for those in need county wide So far. since we opened. March ». 178 „ wu have worked with over half ol our coun­ ty residents.” Riverside cleanup, tours planned Saturday Those who have loved one- buna' ■» Riverside Cemetery in ff-'dini-- •'» as individual*. church**. com . groups and othet organizations, au t ert to help with a special >(>rii>" . <• • slated fmm « *m. to noon *=•<* April 21). at the cemetery. Xo111'' . asked to brim* their own »«» • ' J rake., and u.y other tools iK'"»"k "w> be needed , . Itinx Mike Snyder, a member of t u !>• > County Historical Society who > • extensive work to diglti'* l,,e ° .,njnl. wool ...V tem. Will lend two w. lkm . . 9 . .. . L.ef.vn. C>i NEWS BRIEFS, itinued on page 2 9 PRICE 75c Local women tell of experience at Boston Marathon by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer For Diane Ebaugh of Hastings ant! Kim Evans of Middleville, the 2013 Boston Marathon was to lx* a do-over of sorts — another chance to tackle the world-famous marathon and do it right. But. it was not to be. “I had planned this to be my last marathon." said Ebaugh, a general practition­ er in Hastings “We had both run the marathon three years ago, in 2010. but then we had both run injured and we wanted a chance to do it again uninjured, to do it right, but it didn’t turn out that way." Neither Ebaugh nor Evans were aware of w hat had happened, that their re-run was not to be. until they were only about a half-mile from the finish line Monday afternoon in Boston. When they started the race, the two. like so many others, had not imagined that they would not be able to finish the race they had trained for so long. Four hours and nine minutes alter the IhM wave of runners started the race at 10 a m., two bombs were detonated w ithin sight of the finish line, killing three people and injuring Copley Square FIRST EXPLOSION FINISH LINE SECOND EXPLOSION Map illustration by Maps4News more than 150 runners and spectators, some critically. Evans and Ebaugh were in the third and final wave of the day. “Diane has qualified three times. The last lime we qualified and ran. we both had stress fractures." said Evans, a retired Hastings Area Schools elementary art teacher. "Neither of us were in perfect condition, but we decided to put the pedal to the metal and go tor it again. "Technically, we supposed to start in dif­ ferent corrals but we decided we were going to start the race together,” she said. "The day had dawned beautiful. We got on the buses and went down to the athletes village and hung out for a while. Our wave started at 10:40. and we were happy to start. The Boston Marathon is like no oilier marathon. There is a wall of people, spectators, the See MARATHON, page 2 Ministers suggest other solutions to guns in schools of such violence." Members of the Hastings board thanked Luckey, who said the letter would also be pre­ sented to the Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg boards of education and superintend­ ents. hi other business, the board: • /Xpproved the following course offerings for Hastings High School: Biology applica­ tions; agribusiness leadership 1, II, IB, IV; and. engineering design 1. II, III. IV. Luke Haywood, a parent and member of the dis­ “By pursuing the trict’s agriscience advisory board, said during reserve-officer solution, the public portion of the meeting that the we are acquiescing to agribusiness and engineering courses could be blended as online and after-school elec­ the idea that guns tives. which would give students an opportu­ have power rather than nity to explore classes outside of the Michigan Merit Curriculum core of classes i people have power,” and may attract additional students to the dis­ trict. Baywood’s comments were echoed by Hastings High School agriscience and indus­ Hastings Ministerial trial arts teacher Ed Domke and by members Association members of the board, Louis Wierenga and Jon Hart. • sXcceptcd a donation of S25O from the Hastings Rotary Club for the purchase of art supplies for the high school. • Approved the personnel report which The ministers concluded by writing, "Loving and protecting our neighbor is much included notice of the retirement of Title I ele­ harder to do w ith a gun in our hand. Please mentary teacher Valerie Campbell after 35.25 focus our school resources on other methods years of service; Northeastern and Star |of preventing school violence], especially Elementary media teacher Mary Hutchinson, those methods that deal with the root causes after 13 years of service; and. Central Elementary teacher Carolyn Mcitz after 23 years of service, lite board also was informed that Geerlings accepted the resignation of substitute bus driver William Hardy and bus driver William VanDcnbcrg. • Approved by a 6-1 vote, with trustee Jon Hart dissenting, an expense agreement with the family of a student who had teeth knocked out by a golf club in 2010. Tim Berlin, the schools’ business and finance director, said that while the district may not be legally obli­ gated to reimburse the family, he and Superintendent Todd Geerlings felt they had a moral obligation to pay the related medical and dental expenses incurred as a result ot the accident because of a promise made to the family by a previous superintendent. Berlin said the promise to reimburse the family was made because the district failed to file the required insurance forms in a timely manner. • Gave its final approval for the of pro|x>sed travel study trips of the Business Professionals of America to the national conference and the eighth grade science summer study tnp to Washington, D.C.; and approved in principle the travel study trip tor the high sctuxil physics class to Michigan's .Adventure • Adopted a resolution setting Tuesday, May 7, as School I anuiy Day. a day to honor the teachers and stall ot Hastings Area Schools. • Announced the next regular meeting of the Hastings Board ol Education will be at 7:30 p m. Monday. May 20. in the multi-purpo>e room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St 1 he next board work session is scheduled While the early birds were busy gathering worms Monday, April <>• Daria Scham? pniovina a beautiful sunrise. She captured for 7:30 p.m. I'uesday, May 14, m the middle this photo of a new day dawning over the McKeown Road bridge her wav to work The week brought a variety ot spring weath­ school multi purpose room. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Four members of the Hastings Ministerial zXssocjation w rote a letter asking I Gating'Area School Board of Education and admin­ istrators to reject a proposal from Barry County Sheriff Dar Leal to put armed reserve officers in area schools. Amy Luckey, pastor of Grace 1 utheran Church in Hastings, pre­ sented the letter to the Hastings school board during its monthly meeting Monday evening. The letter, also signed by Ryan Wieland, pastor of Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling, Timm Oyer, pastor of Hastings Church of the Nazarcne. and Gary' Newton, pastor of Living Waters Church in Hastings, encouraged the board to come up with alternatives to Leaf’s proposal. The min isters said they felt that allowing guns in the schools could increase danger to students. “As pastors, we are concerned for the well­ being of our youth, school staff and adminis­ tration." they wrote in the letter "We believe that this proposed solution will do more harm than gixid. /Mlhough this appears to be a quick fix and cost-effective response to the issue of violence in our public schools, we think this is a short-sighted approach to the protection of our students, .staff and administration." The ministers wrote that they were con­ cerned that Leaf’s proposal would provide access to guns in schools; that .students may access a gun and use it to harm themselves or other students, teachers or administrators, w hethcr by accident or design. ’There is no way tc ensure that students w ill nri gain uccc- > to tv scry guns meant to protect them," the pnstors wrote. "Guns in schools, just as gvns in homes, have the potential to be accetsed by students, resulting in accidental death or injuries." The letter also qtestioned how the sheriff’s department would determine the mental com­ petency of reserve officers assigned to the schools. "We have had many incidences of work­ place violence in our country." they wrote. "We certainly would not want students, staff or administrators tube victims of a member or staff or administrator experiencing menial distress w ho utilizes their reserve-officer sta­ tus to commit an act of mass violence in our schools." . The pastors urged the district to consider alternatives to armed officers in schools. "By pursuing the reserve-officer solution, w e are acquiescing to the idea that guns have power rather than people have power," they wrote. "We saw in the Sandy Hook | New town. Conn., elementary school) inci­ dent many teachers mid staff responding quickly and appropru,cb' without guns to defend and protect thow? under their care." Hie letter suggested alternative solutions such as bullet-proof ^ass ’*i all classroom vv indows and weapon! scanners. "We look to school teachers, staff, and administrators as role models," they wrote. "The message we would send to our students is one of fearfulness should the reserve offi­ cer option be adopted by the boards. We would rather Jthey) receive training that helps them be prepared to react quickly and cre­ atively to threats of violence.’’ Week-starting sunrise er fog, rain, thunder, lightning, sleet, snow and a small bit of su'^hme y wo ' J �New Charlton Park exhibit area I opens with ‘Resourceful Women Paga 2 - Thursday. Annl 18, 2013 - The Hastings D inner I^lrwr- _------- - L r __ NEWS BRIEFS - -- - continued from front page mation, call Jill Sambacr. ?17-541-26)0 or t cemetery. The first tour is scheduled to email bedhd <irc. help line is Du-jsambacr( Hcneral ”Quit Tobacco begin nt S: K) and the second at 10.-» m. Both tours w ill begin at the cemetery office, local • «X) QUJT-NOW. ed on the property, and will include lhe gravesites and monuments of the some of the founding families of Hostings, a former Michigan governor, veterans from wars dat­ ing back to the Civil War, mid more. There is no need to register to attend the tours. However, groups, organizations and individuals interested in volunteering to help with the cleanup arc asked to call fhe Institute for Ixaming in Retirement Riverside Cemetery Company, 269-945­ has announced a new class for April. "Mark 5901 so organizers will know how many Twain and the American West.” Using Mark Twain’s classic travelogue, Roughing volunteers to expect. For more information about Riverside //, Jeff Garrison will provide glimpses of Cemetery, the millage proposal and the the American West as seen by TWain when Riverside Cemetery Endowment Fund, log he was known as .Samuel Clemens. on to The class, sponsored by- the Institute for vv-ww.RiversideCemeteryHastings.com. Ixarning in Retirement, will meet '■ Thursdays April 25 through May 16, from 1 1 to 3 p.m. at the KCC Hastings Fehsenfeld Campus on West Gun Lake Road in Hastings. Fee infonnation may be obtained , or registration made by calling the KCC J Mark Twain, American West topic of ILR class Free film offered to celebrate Earth Day "Fierce Green Fire," a history of lhe envi­ ronmental movement, will be shown Monday. April 22, at 6:30 p.m at the Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State StHastings. The film will again be shown Friday, : April 26, at 6:30 p.m., al the Thomas ? Jefferson Hall. 328 Jefferson St., (comer of ; Green and Jefferson streets) Hastings, The public is welcome, and admission is free to both screenings. Doors open at 6 p.m. Smoking-cessation workshop set free, no-pressure smoking-cessation workshop to help Barry- County residents become smoke-free will be held April 23 A :’■£ A Fehsenfeld Center at 269 948 9500. exten­ sion 2803. ~ Book of Golden Deeds nominations sought renovated Irving D. Charlton Memorial Museum Thursday. The Hastings Exchange Club is seeking nominations for its 2013 Book of Golden Deeds Award, which will be presented at the Mayor’s Exchange Day Luncheon, slat­ ed for noon Wednesday. May 22, in the ball­ room of lhe Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in downtown Hastings. The annual award is bestowed on indi­ viduals who have made a significant contri­ bution to the Hastings community over the years. Past recipients include Loretta Schoessel, Bob May and Jim .Atkinson, from noon to 2 p.m. Tools will be offered to participants for among others. success when they are ready to quit smok­ Nomination forms can be picked up at ing, such as tips, information on medica­ Hastings Public Library or al J-Ad tions. strategies and available support Graphics. Once forms are completed, they should be sent to Nancy Bradley, o50 resources. Tlte workshop, hosted by the Barry- I-akcside Dr.. Hastings. 49058. The dbadEaton District Health Department, will be at line for submitting nominations is Friday, the Michigan Work* buildiqg, 535 W. .... Woodlawn Ave , Hastings. For more infor- May 3. •: t \ t j j ) Radio Shack celebrating 4G Saturday Radio Shack/Vcrizon of Hastings will cele­ brate the expansion of Verizon’s 4G LTE net­ work to the local area, Saturday April 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. The celebration will feature “Speed Test Competitions" in which customers can test the competition against Verizon’s devices. ------ Visitors view the display. Resourceful Women: 30 Who Worked to Preserve Michigan’s Water, Woods and Wildlife, in the newly Activate a Verizon smartphone and customers receive a $25 accessor}’ credit. /X portion of the day’s proceeds will benefit Barry County Animal Shelter. The store is located at 614 W. State St. in Hastings. Patricia Birkholz. former state senator and current West Michigan director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, spoke about conservation in lhe Carlton Center Church at Historic Charlton Park Thursday. April IL The pews were full, and Birkholz.’s presen­ tation was followed by special recognition of lhe Charlton Park Village and Museum Foundation for their financial support, and viewing Resourceful Women: 30 Who Worked to Preserve Michigan’s Water. Woods and Wildlife in lhe newly renovated Irving D. Charlton Memorial Museum. Refreshments were served, and attendees circulated and discussed the exhibit. “We were extremelv pleased with lhe turnout, and eversone that attended was very positive about lhe exhibit and future traveling displays,” said Dan Patton. Historic Charlton Park's director, in a pre-’* release. The next public pliant is Exploring Our Wetlands on Earth Day. April 22. al 5:30 p.m. This program will be led by Joanne Barnard, executive director of lhe Barry Conservation District. Participants y ill lave a quick intro­ duction lo wetlands phnts)nd animals on the park property, and then board the tram to explore. This is a fite ewnt. The public is welcome and should dressfor the weather. Other special prograraning during lhe exhibit's run includes: • FrogWatch USA - Saturday, May 4. 9 a.m. to noon, Upjohn Hase: Introduction to this national volunteer orpnization that mon­ itors amphibian populations by listening and recording frog songs. The public is invited to this free event, which wit be led by Barnard. Participants will learn about the group before .rim Former state senator Patricia Birkholz speaks to a crowd gathered at the Carlton Center Church at Charlton Park. heading out into Charlton Park’s wetlands to practice. • From Robins to Pines: The Story of Three Women Who Helped Lead the Conservation Movement in Michigan, Tuesday. May 14, 5:30 p.m., museum building. While not household names, Edith Munger. Genevieve Gillette and Bertha Daubendiek all played critical roles in the development of the con­ servation movement, helping to protect and preserve the natural features and wildlife that Michiganders value today. Mart Dykstra, pro­ gram manager at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will present. This is a free presentation, and the public is welcome to attend. For additional information. visit www.charltonpark.org or “like” them on Facebook. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M­ 79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. MARATHON, continued from page 1 whole way. You feel 1 ike a rock star the entire race.” Evans said she wasn’t sure when she and Ebaugh were separated. “1 was a little ahead rfh«x” she said. “I had been having a problem before the race with my Achilles tendon, bit 1 thought if I was smart this time, it wo# oka>'- 1 wasnl having my best race. I tfpenj°ying the cxpe* rience and I managed P sce s’slcr an<^ niece in lhe crowd a link before lhe halt-way mark just before Heartftak Hill. ”1 almost got to thewm onto Boylstoo. when all of a sudden 1 td^ lhcrc arc peopk in my way,” said Evant who’ b-v that 11 mC’ was ahead of Ebaugh the co.ursc’ “,l 'vas just sudden — people"^ there, and there were of<iclals in >^!°* jackets with their arm*«WKhcd out. They said the race was over. ,hc> 'VOuld ,el‘ “ as soon as they knew «n)<hinS-1 ... , „ "The sky started to «•' w,,h ,,cl'c0P,'.rs; and ambulance after Mrfbulance and police car after police car 10 G>, by’f Evans. “We must have 0Ul lhcn? f°r u hour and half, two houn^tlinp by the minute. 1 never *3* D,anc' . „ Ebaugh encoume^'a’inlil,,rSeeneWhe" Sh"n±d ??;'S,°n ?Se left, and all of a CHEMICAL BANK 2013 LOAN SPECIAL •/’> ;r<: n-.U.-g youi Iwrne .j I ttio 1.99%fSS 1.99%B , pr ; ufT m, the mariM foranciv <z used c . rnkv of th. L,;a < -..I rhl'.'* V'v< Chfcn)H.jiHbnU/!.«.orri taduy /^CHEMICAL O bank, & APR APR was lucky.” ’ Evans said one of her tnends from high school was not so fortunate. His wife was in the race and he was waiting for her al the fin ish line with their grown children when the bombs went off. -He wasn’t injured, but he has two kids in two separate hospitals. They were both at th finish line. He saw his son take his bell of and put a tourniquet on his sister's leg. H wasn’t injured; but his son, his daughter an his son’s girlfriend were injured.” Evans said the daughter, who was mo severely injured of the three, is lacing a com plete reconstruction of both ankles but expected to recover. Ebaugh and Evans returned to Michiga early Wednesday morning, and Evans said h hotel. “The people at the hotel were great. They friend’s sister, who works in Boston was ab asked me if I needed anything, and I said 1 lo pick up her race bag and medal for com didn’t know, and they kept asking, ’What do pleting the race and will send it to her. you need?’ I said. ‘Hot chocolate,’ and they “I guess all the runners arc getting th said they’d bring it up to my room ” medals, even if they didn’t get to finish,” sa Meanwhile. Ebaugh, who was among the Evans. last of lhe runners to collect her bag before “Now. I’m just trying to make sense o the police and officials put a stop to it, was all.” she continued. “1 feel lucky, lucky a finding her way back to the hotel. worn out. I have a whole lol of mixed em "They said we were allowed to pick up our tions. Despite the hideous sluff that happen bags and just as I got mine, they told us. ‘Just there were a lol of angels there helping us go! Go! Go!’ and shooed everyone away. Ebaugh, who has been an avid runner There was a lot of talk about unexploded 35 years, said lhe Boston Marathon was bombs, but I don’t know. We were told lo go 13th and final marathon in addition to be to Boston Commons, and there were police her second and final run in that fabled rac and National Guard all over. 1 started walking I had planned this lo be my f back to the hotel. 1 didn’t know if my friend marathon,, but it didn’t turn out.” she said was safe. But when I got lo the hotel, 1 found will continue running but this look a lot ou that she had arrived just a few minutes me. 1 don’t have lhe desire lo do it aga haven’t signed up yet. but I am thinking a before.” “They had just brought lhe hot chocolate to’ doing the Riverbank Run in Grand Rapid my room when Diane came back.” saidI a memorial to the Boston victims." Evans. “We were pretty dam glad to sec each‘ "Would 1 do it again'?” Evans, who been a runner since college, asked hersel other.” Evans said that she is actually glad she did­ I could quality, I think I would - n wou n’t run her best race. the last Boston Marathon I would do “If I had run my regular race. 1 would have you can t let idiots spoil something like been at lhe finish line at right around four hours when the bombs went off.” she said -| daughter, Chelsea, to let her know that her < was okay. 1mother Evans said that after what seemed like an eternity, race officials put the stranded run1 nets on buses that took them to Boston Commons where they could pick up their gear, but when she got there, she, like many others, was told she couldn’t pick up hers yet. “1 was wandering around, and someone came up and gave me a trash bag to w rap up in,” she said. “I'm familiar with lhe area, but I felt disoriented and couldn’t figure out how to gel back to our hotel. Someone gave me directions, and as I was walking, someone came up and asked where I was going and when 1 told them, they said that’s where they were going to and walked with me back to the Ebaugh. “I heard |>eop|e ” ,. ,hc ril)ii|, and that there had been l“‘’hour and hnc. We stood an>u„d M „ i'-cause tltey half and we couldn’t callw<’nC had shut down cell (ph^ ^drenched in We were all standill came out of sweat and shivering. fr-itF',pf nxl and water their houses and hniufl’t1' jn " she said and garbage bags to didn’t know People were upset beC^Sls and famiwhat had happened to 1^' । ly at the finish line.” Jjllg nest to a . Meanwhile. Evans »" .' d when he was tnan who had his cell pW’1"’' .est to Evans' able to get a signal, |ir ’fl1'' �Uro Hastings Bunner — Thursday. April 18.2013 — Pago 3 ____ Hastings band trip to Boston rerouted Liiii LiitM Staff Writer Fur vears. 61 Hastinv*. bur four years, Hastings Hioh High School band students have been planning, fund-rais­ ing, saving their money and anticipating a trip to the East Coast, where they would perform and see the sights — including the historic Freedom frail in Boston. Wednesday morn­ ing the Hastings Saxon Band members board­ ed buses for the Exist Coast, but they were headed for Salem, no? Boston. Around 3 p.m Monday, die Internet, tele­ vision and other airwaves were flooded with reports of w hat turned out to be a terrorist bombing at the finish line of the worldfamous Boston Marathon Within minutes. Hastings Area Schools band director Spencer White was on the phone with the high school principal, Kevin Riggs, and district superin­ tendent. Todd Geerlings. trying to determine a course of action. By the end of the day. a let­ ter. signed by White and Riggs, was posted on the school website and mailed to band stu­ dents and parents, assuring them that while the trip would still occur, they would not be going to Boston. "Let me assure you that your student’s safety is our number one priority. This is why we cannot lake the group to Boston at this time," they wrote. "This doesn’t mean, how­ ever. that the entire trip is being canceled, although that is still a possibility while we explore other options that might be avail­ able." The letter said that White, district adminis­ tration and River Bend Travel Agency in Hastings would work to come up with an alternative plan for the trip. Parents and stu­ dents were urged to attend a meeting luesday night where lhe final plan would be presented. "Please know that all decisions during this i’ CSSI j.;'t * in Sandra Prmsctlo l* >?Tl^Sr —• _- — .— —» । BhQ <**<»• — "!***’"'** e* ** I *’ ~S Connie and Mr. Riggs need to be comfortable jj as we {travelJ with our student-. Wc did look * at oostDoninii. canceling nt all ontions. options, such n. ns postponing, or moving the tnp to another location. But | wanted to make cure they got the rno-.r for their money." During the meeting ’luesday evening, Riggs commended White for his prompt response and work to amend lhe plans less than 48 hours before the group was set to depart. "Spencer was right on it yesterday," Riggs said. "He got a hold of me. and we started conversations, started talking about looking at different options. We talked at least a dozen times last night, and I appreciate all the effort he put in until 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon and all the effort he has put in during the last 24 hours." Mike and Sandy Smith, whose son Michael, a Hastings High School sophomore, was on his way to Massachusetts with the Hastings High School band director Spencer White talks to parents Tuesday evening about changes in the band’s planned trip band, Wednesday afternoon both said it was to Boston, in wake of Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon. unfortunate that plans had to be changed because of the actions of one person, but they process are being approached with sensitivity Tuesday evening, alternate plans wCre already Bend Travel for the quick change in plans. understood why it had to done. to your student’s safety while still trying to in place. Instead of Boston, where they were "Sometimes things arc out of your control, "I think Boston is probably the safest place provide a fun and positive experience.’ they originally planning to attend a mystery dinner and this is one of those situations. But, I want to be right now with all lhe safety measures in wrote. "In addition, we realize that there has theater, .see "Blue Man Group” anj kw |h(. to commend our administration and our trav­ place; but 1 do understand why they made the been a financial cost to you and your student Freedom Trail, they learned they would be el agency for working so hard, working decision that they did," said Sandy, who said that is also playing a part in this decision. We going to Danvers, Mass. A whale-watching together, and finding a solution that will still their son didn't say much about the change in want to ensure that your student gets lhe most cruise has been extended from two hours to 3 provide our students with an amazing experi­ plans. "It’s just sad; I wish we didn’t have to out of their experience, while not losing any 1/2 hours. Students will go to a recreational ence. an East Coast experience. let someone who does something like that venue to play laser tag. and instead of touring money at the same time.” “When two bombs go off in the city where dictate where we go and what we do." The cost of the trip is $775 per student. historic Boston, they will tour historic Salem. you are supposed to take two bus loads of stu­ "They were doing what they thought was "We decided, as much as anything because dents. it’s hard to argue with that," he said. safest for lhe kids, and I respect that," said Many of the families scrimped and saved, and students participated in a variety of fundrais­ of the traffic in the City of Boston and many "We just can’t go into that area right now. You Mike. ers to help pay for the trip. The band has a tra­ things still being locked down, it was still in can make the argument that it is safe, that Sandy agreed and added. "1 think they did dition of taking an extended trip once every our best interest to reroute the trip," White there is extra security and precautions in a great job finding something else for the said l uesday evening, praising district admin­ place. But, ultimately the dollar stops with me kids." four years, typically to New York City. When parents and students gathered istration and Connie Haywood from River on this trip, and 1 need to be comfortable and RMBfeMfla"** ‘ Hotel construction poised for fina by Doug Vanderbaan "That’s the real tricky part now because of Editor the winds and the sheets of plywcxx! up Mike Moyle, proprietor of the Holiday Inn there." said Moyle. "Then, if it rains and the Express under construction on M-37 just west wood gets wet, we’ve got more problems." of Hastings, sums up pretty quickly work Moyle has not lost sight, though, of the progress on the project. rewards to come. When he observed the com­ "1 can give you one word, ’weather,’ Moyle munity’s embrace of the recent Barrysaid during a telephone conversation on Roubaix bicycle race and last weekend’s Jazz Tuesday. "They can work in the snow and in Festival. Moyle’s enthusiasm for the project the nun. but the wind makes it especially and for what it will offer the community just tough. . . increased. "Each day that we lose slides the opening "1 was aware of things like that in the com­ back. 1 can't even guess on an opening date munity and the potential they have." marveled now." Moyle, "because they look so phenomenal Though progress has been notable, it’s the and fun, but the bike race really surprised me framed-in construction of the structures third — it wasn’t even on my radar.” New hotel accommodations will add an floor that Moyle cites as particularly crucial even more welcome layer to community now. r • । Wind conditions in the coming days will be crucial for framers hoping to frame in the third floor of the new hotel just west of Hastings. involvement, according to Moyle whose last hotel project was in Greenville. "One of the first things you’ll see for the area will be family reunions, pointed out Moyle. "We saw that for the first five years in Greenville, and class reunions, too. When people find there’s a hotel, people schedule those family and class events.” That’s why Moyle is rooting hard for gen­ uine spring weather. "Sometimes these things go your way." he sighed on Tuesday. "Last spring, I can remember how dry it was. When lhe electri­ cians and plumbers just right in there, then it all becomes predictable." At left: A longer winter than planned has construction workers scrambling to main­ tain a possibly-delayed hotel completion date. Hastings MEAP scores increase in some areas, decrease in others by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools curriculum director Bill Trujillo presented the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education Monday with a scries of itraphs and charts to illustrate student wbievement’ on the fall 2012 Michigan Education Assessment program tests by school, grade, subject and to demonstrate two to three-year trends tn MEAP scores Trujillo's accompanying comments to the board about the test scores and d.strtu trends reflected those of Hustmp Area Schools Superintendent Todd Oecriings m February when lhe MEAP scores were released by the "'“At that time Geerlings- who was not at Monday evening's monthly mcetrng. sa.d that overall the district saw increased MEAP scores in sonic subject areas, and decreases in others. "We saw increases district-wide in reading, math and social studies, but our writing scores were down a little, and our science scores were also down a little," said Geerlings. 'But. the science cut score was dif­ ferent than it was last year, so that niav account for some of the difference ’’ "We arc alxise the state average for reading in all grades, and our reading scores increased tn all grades except fourth where we s)w drop from 7H to 75 percent proficiency " he .said. v Geerlings noted that while the district's math scores rose overall, there was slight decrease in fourth and fifth (.niJe "h is pleased to announce OPEN ENROLLMENT for the 2013/2014 School Year All Students are Welcome in Grades Young 5's and K-6!h scores. "I think it was about a I Percent decrease for fourth grade, and a Percent decrease for fifth," said Geerling"The last couple of yeurs, wc foave reft||y focused on reading, and good to sec our reading scores pet stn>ngeG said. "We just started focusing on tP^ 1 year, but lhe MEAP tests are in OcU>**r’the math pro­ grams really hadn’t ,n3Pktnenied for very long before the testHastings Area Sch‘)0,s derail writing score was down 3 pei^111’ "We don’t know why. 111 *c Urc g0(Q look into it," said Ge^‘ His In Febru. when Trujillo was out o c country on an extended vacation. On Apnl 22 2013, St. Rose of Lma Parish Schoo' is offemg Gese-1 Screen ng a foci used to gouge a student's reoaness level for school We fee! a $uoc«& ccuco' on starts wl'en efr'eren teg.n school at their own rsaaness level. Our Young 5 s/Kincfergarfen toocner is a Hghy Qua-fied Early Eementary teacher. St Row offers academe excellence in a fam-ce^tered. lamiy - wetted environment Fcr vour roaistratron form. Gesell appointment, aid more information contact the school ol y (269)945 3164 Pleaso Bring: Child's Birth Certificate • Immunfrallon Record • Proof ol Residency * KINDERGARTEN WAIVER REQUEST FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR. 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He said there is a matching grant available to help pay for the enhancement, and said there would be more on the proposed project at the May meeting. Carr also slated that a draft agreement of the Joint Planning Commission w as sent to be reviewed by township's attorney Craig Rolfe. "I want to make sure all our bases arc cov- What do you cred,” said Carr. "There are four or five things I still need to talk over with Jeff Mansfield [Hastings City Manager), but I wanted to let you know we are proceeding.” Carr also spoke about the ongoing efforts to create a noise ordinance in Rutland Township. He said they are now considering using population density in neighborhoods to define what is, and is not, acceptable noise levels. By unanimous vote, with Trustee Bill Hanshaw absent, the board approved lhe sec­ ond reading of amendments to text of lhe zon­ ing ordinance. Ordinance 2013-143 brings zoning up to date with the inclusion of items such as on-farm biofuel and wireless commu­ nication support structures. think? Here’s your chance tn take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques lions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBaniier.com. Results will be tabulated and reported next week, along with a new question. Last wwk: Girls soccer now ranks third among spirts that cause the most head injuries, behind foot­ ball and boys ice hockey. Is it time to require headgear pro lection lor girls soccer players? 69% 3J% For this week: Michigan legislators are considering a bill requiring animal abusers to register with local law enforcement and be prohibit­ ed from adopting animals. People would remain on the registry for five years and pay an annual $250 fee. Would you vote to make the bill law? J □ Yes No PPI Michigan, LLC asked the board to approve a fireworks pemiii so they can sell fireworks products bet^n June 15 and July 7. in a local parking W-was unanimously approved. In other business: • Janet EnglcrtMBPPeared on behalf of the General Federated Women's Club of Gun Lake to announce their annual fundraiser on May 17. Englerth said^e omen's group dis­ tributed $10,000 in scholarships to high school students last ye* and ,ntend ,o aWard another $10,000 this sd001 >'ear ’ Commissioner Jo>cc Snow »aVC a bnef summary of vvhi* the Barry County Commissioners had ac&mP,,shcd durinS lhe Past month. • Eldon SheWbarSer inlroducfed himself as the aD1Winiril spokesperson for unnamed residents tn proximity of tand "hich was previously R,vcr Bend 0 ‘ Course. Shellenhatger s»‘‘> thc «s,den,$ concerned about the un*Pec,ed?nd P0,"-’"1™ manure fantl ()n properly He satd then, "as concent for a loss il» property v:due’ ’"d wondered if lhe township was going to require buffer or birrW to help contain the smell. One resid.,,', said Shellenbarger, wfd hmt that he never’*^11 l,ilvtf h™81” property a year - it he had known the prop­ erty "ouldVe u £t btsueh » bec“US,: his wife has aii'cd-W Shellenbarger went on to say neivhLergl?c«K'erncd dlul n0 **r' ■"’■’"^^^‘‘euvi.iesoecurrbrg »■> the proper," , h*>’haW env,ro,'n,<"' impacts Carr ’old „ bafger the property used fn in fann and was a manure facing " d । lhe next?? urh scheduled Rutland Charter Townsr”“a0ni meeting will be held "" Wcdl’<-"la "'vhy S r" 7:30 P "‘- in •ownship ha||5' M” ' always involve establishing family and I don’t want to sound like a broken personal priorities, thc cost of attending a record because I’ve been talking about community college full-time tn Mtchtgan career training in our public schools on remains around $5,000 per year. several occasions, but it’s back in the "Federal Pell Grants, stale and local news. scholarships, income lax credits.MeducA legislative committee in the State tions etc., all combine to make a college House is considering a measure that education, at least for lhe first few years, would loosen the current requirements to affordable for those al virtually all income the state’s curriculum mandates signed , . into law under former Gov. Jennifer levels.” So is the problem cost or have we made Granholm’s administration in 2006. college academically unattainable? The new legislation would eliminate According to researchers at the the requirement for students to receive University of Michigan. Michigan Stale two credits in a foreign language and University and the Stale of Michigan, would allow Algebra II to be replaced "students who entered high school in with statistics, technical math or another 2007 with strong academic skills saw math program relevant to a student’s only a small improvement in their math, career or technical education. I’ve supported making this change science and reading test scores. But stu­ since the current curriculum mandates dents with weak academic skills per­ were originally signed into law. For some formed worse, and high school graduation students, a foreign language or Algebra II rates declined.” While wc might be raising the bar for should not be a requirement to receive a high school diploma. Last year. House some, we've made it impossible for oth­ Bill 4102 went before lhe legislature with ers by increasing the frustration level to some of the same type of language, but the point they just drop out. So, is the problem the cost? Or arc we wasn’t voted on. “The real reason to do this is that our selling the bar so high that more of our kids have such a tight curriculum now.” students decide not to continue high says State Rep. Phil Potvin of Cadillac school? If we expect public education to work, who is sponsoring the measure. "Illis bill we should focus locally, a message that would allow* them some choices." County Intermediate Potvin suggests that allowing students Barry to learn a trade while still in high school Superintendent Jeff Jenelle has been would enable them to become positive preaching for years, and which he has citizens in their communities. Students taken to Flanagan by letter, email and would still have the opportunity to take a phone — with no response. "We are very fortunate in Barry County foreign language and Algebra II. but those courses wouldn’t be required for gradua­ that we have leaders in lhe community who work to create opportunities for all tion. In the past, the argument for a foreign learners,” says Jennette. “Contrary lo language has been centered on the fact that what happens in Lansing, where lhe focus we are a global economy. But, for many seems lo be high school curriculums that students, lheir focus is probably local or lead to four-year college degrees, local regional. Requiring a foreign language leaders arc looking for programs that enable students to pursue opportunities isn’t necessary. For many of our county’s students, the that interest them, no matter what thc requirement just adds to the frustration of education requirements are for those posi­ staying in school, which then often leads tions. “In the past five years, the health care them to drop out. More businesses are industry; and Burry .County manufacturi--..and* industries, ‘ ... ,for .better career — --— Car Museum, calling preparation and ers, along with helped give Barry County students job training at the high school level. They have ' haven’t embraced lhe requirement for a and teachers the opportunity to learn foreign language or Algebra II in their hir­ about the ’soft skills’ needed to be ing practices. In most cases, they’re look­ employable as well other requirements ing for workers with a diploma or at least needed to cam a job in lhe field lhal he or she desires. aGED. “We hear ‘dependable, motivated, and Supporters of lhe Potvin bill say certain students should have more options, allow­ a high school diploma/GED’ as the crite­ ing them the chance to get some job skills ria for a good worker from ihese folks much more than a ‘four-year college while earning their diplomas. Not Michigan School Superintendent degree.' This common-sense approach to educating students allows students to Michael Flanagan, though. Flanagan has again raised concerns explore different occupations that may about lhe legislation, ciling that changing interest them, instead of being forced to the requirements for the Michigan Merit learn something that others think that they Curriculum is not the right way to solve should learn.” Due to the fact lhal Barry County stu­ the problems facing some high school students who are looking for more oppor­ dents have the opportunity to take part in tunities. Flanagan says that if schools these and other job-training programs, want to offer more career and technical they should be better prepared lo enter the education, then they should add those workforce to become participating tax­ payers in the years to come. courses to the existing Merit Curriculum. Local districts need to promote these That’s yet another example of the bureaucratic insolence that is choking job-training opportunities to their stu­ public education. Flanagan’s office hasn’t dents, keeping them in school and supported or committed any financial focused on graduation. support to make career training a possibil­ In a recent report from the U.S. ity. It’s arrogant leaders like Flanagan Department of Management and Budget, who continue to call tor higher standards, federal safety or what we now call “safe­ yet ignore the fact that districts across the ly net" programs and entitlement pro­ state would be better served if they grams are increasing at an alarming rale. offered job training along with college Since 2002, Medicare is up 70.3 percent, income security programs up 31.3 per­ preparation. In Barry County, the number of stu­ cent, Medicaid and other programs up dents who go on to college averages less 46.5 percent, food stamps up 136.5 per­ than 50 percent. Some might suggest this cent, Social Security up 35.2 percent and has to do with lhe cost but, according to a unemployment benefits up over 59.9 per­ recent report released by the Barry cent. If we expect to survive and grow as Community Foundation, students apply­ a nation, then we have to put more people ing for financial assistance fell below 50 to work. r 1 percent in most high schools in lhe coun­ The numbers indicate the importance ty. With Pell Grants and scholarships ol putting more emphasis on preparing available, there’s no reason for cost to non-college-bound students lor the world prevent students from attending college. I o work. If we fail, we guarantee that our think it has more to do w ith their focus of soc.al programs will continue to grow and attention on a career field. to gobble up government spending. Tim Slecvi. director of Kellogg 199? nXp ! Cnti'lcm':nt ending from Community College’s Fehsenfeld J 20f12 h“s grown at nearly double Campus in Hastings, agrees. ernes lLtfi?,SC7,,Onar> spcndi"f ind" “It has been my experience over the past 35 years or so that many would-be growth nf ti W<! expect to reduce the educated w?MSe P"’8ran,i’ ,hen “ we"college students and their families mistak­ enly believe that post-secondary educa­ Chl k m.; ‘ Treparcd "orkforce is crut,a t^r Mate's and our nation’s future tional opportunities are priced beyond their financial reach,” says Sleevi. “As a in our h h rP“,1,:areer Pro-paration back £*£•«••<" result, otherwise qualified students often delay starting college or decide not to go at all. While college attendance is becom­ Fred Jacobs, vice president, ing increasingly expensive and will J-Ad Graphics CaH BannwHo5y°rHastin0s ™!5®£®lassifled ads �■ Driver’s education will again be offered at DK adult cardiogram scheduled, one student by David DcDcckcr athlete cardiogram will be scheduled free of Staff Writer Drivers win be back behind the wheel charge. DK Elementary Principal Steve Scoville rv?n^ Ji?mrncr ^r*vcr’s Education after thc reported on thc success of the school dis­ iXUon Kellogg Board of Education unani­ mously approved a program for 36 to 54 trict's six Odyssey of the Mind teams who t<nc”ls al its meeting on Monday. April went to state competition this month in *: ”c 00,1 of $300 per student is the same Traverse City. Scoville said that, although thc students did outstanding work, no team price as when offered in 2012. Athletic Director Mike Mohn honored advanced to thc world competition at the many winter athletes who excelled dur­ Michigan State University later this spring. High school science teacher Connie High ing their seasons including girls basketball, wrestling, competitive cheer, and bovs bas­ made a presentation on her summer science class which conducted a study of Crooked ketball. ‘I will say this of the student athletes sit­ Lake. The class will again be offered this ting in this room that we talk about how summer. Alex Culbert reported on her efforts to being involved in extra curricular activities tends to make GPAs go up and citizenship help DK juniors and seniors with college go up,” said Mohn. “The combined GPA of plans. She said, so far this year. DK stu­ the gang that is sitting in this room is 3.315. dents have received $1,078,650 in scholar­ That's pretty impressive given all thc time ships to further their education. Culbert they spend outside the classroom and in expects the number to climb as graduation gyms and on the wrestling mat. approaches. Thc board also unanimously approved a Congratulations to all the kids, their teach­ school band field trip to Great America later ers and parents.” Mohn also welcomed two representatives this spring. The next regularly scheduled DK Board from National Diagnostics who proposed of Education meeting is on Monday. May free cardiograms for student athletes in 20 at 7 p.m. at the elementary school. cooperation with Delton Medical. For every fWrite Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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April 18. 20 ’ 3 - Page 5 Mistake can be admitted - or covered up p, ihc editor: by ,hc 1 j was a bit dumb w|) |;,sl Wl< submitted by "M if h tta5-rmshllieSlierd l|)(, l<Kal It scents to me ,h;' । woitc<| , ’ 'bit not jump to con£',’!T sell01’1 "’,c:,'ihu',^r ;1I> ;,fthe facts atxnitd .ing ^tthe |tI. lcr writer was rvicr uelcnsc Sheriff Uar 1 -eaf. It was clearly a t >r '(cfl care of before Par „3nic. | {> ' ll> pa,, ents in lh“ . i^n shouS’*’' that the safety oiJn‘>r Priority I. since tM *. |„s Bw when one is crying serj Just cause, it really docs take aw a l)tss dancer is truly at the d<x I would also agree W1 .e,,er writer jn defense of law the.r job just to have thc pro Pursue ,| charges. I personally bad ^l{niin^ was in J^r ncw pn)" own life, but office then. Ixfs ecutor does not drop lh«prosecution. We. it conics tn ^to time for her to be in office to compare her work ethics with Tom Evans I would like thc letter writer to think back to November 2012 and remember the voting ballot. There was only one candidate for sher­ iff: Dar Ixaf. In no way, shape or fonn do I think it is appropriate to say it is ’Trash lhe Sheriff Month.' I do find it appropriate, though, to tell the community how he is handling his respon­ sibilities. If someone is unnerved by what they read about Sheriff Leaf, then why not just ask yourself how safe you and your chil­ dren arc in Barry County. Laura Christensen. Wayland Ticket is lousy Jazz group has had few changes souvenir of jazz festival voted her in, and there h. ot bee„ enough To the editor: . Many thanks for your art,c,c about the Four Freshmen. America’s most prominent vocal/instrumcntal jazz Fn)UF I was p|eascd to sec they headlined the rhomapp|c jazz Festival in mv hometown of Hastings (HHS Class of 1961). ’Die Freshmen will celebrate their 65th anniversary this year at the annual Four Freshmen Society convention in Fort Wayne, the site of the first performance by the original Freshmen. The article contained one misunderstand­ ing. The Freshmen have not had a "constant­ ly changing lineup for the past 65 years.” Indeed, the current alignment of Brian. Curtis, Vince and Bob has been together since September 2001. Bob Ferreira, who sings the fourth part and plays drums, has been with thc group for 21 years. Brian Eichcnberger is just the third lead singer in the group’s history’ and has been with thc Freshmen 17 years. There have been only 23 performers in the 22 configurations of thc Four Freshmen over 65 years. Those numbers suggest the lineup has seen relatively little change in its history and none at all since Vince Johnson joined in 1999 and Curtis Calderon came in 2001. As lhe Hastings audience heard, the guys sound like they have been singing together for 12 years. Learn more about the Freshmen at llttoJ/www.fourffeshmensociety.com. Wayne Corey. Madison. Wise. Four Freshmen Society Board of Directors To thc editor: Hastings can try to attract events and peo­ ple here to enjoy our community, such as for the huge jazz festival last weekend, but impressions of our town need to be positive across lhe board. I just saw the traffic guy marking tires around the Enrichment Center. Do you know how many parents have traveled far to listen to their kids play? Having been a band parent, 1 know that it can take longer than two hours to complete the whole competition. Coming out to see a parking ticket on your windshield is not going to give a positive impression. 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ThunJ-w mfrht Bible Mud) and p.n« !;r.A-<> ?.i pm to 7.30 pm CHURCH (» IHENAZARI’NE I .’in x. rtf Bnud*<» Rc' Timin <hu. I’i*to» ScnJj* S»Kx’l 9.45 n Murom.- Wof-hip Scmcc 10 45 .• n . 1 * vD-rSen:cc 6 pm.; WrJrc^U Evening Service 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 1 Woodlawn IhciniM Du> Cunk. Sr I’aor: RyanRo'C. Youth Palter, jeh Maurer. Mumc Fa*6'r. *.Sc.vkc* 9l5xtn Sund-t) SihcH.’ fer ail cn.10 30 a.m W.olup Scrvrcc; 6pm Evcnin; Scrvkr Jr Youth Group 5-7 p m Sr High Youth Group 7-9 p.m. WcdncMhj. Family Niy.hl 6.30 pr.- . Aux-u. B.Wc Study. Praise uxl 1*. -v .r Call Church Oftkc <MXNKI4 • >! mtotnution on .MOPS, Chiidrcu’s Oxr.r. Sports Mini*lrie' NEW’ BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 I- Boo-J St .HaMitK* Pai’‘* J.C Crank lordialiy invite* you ti> come oM'hip *‘«h u» f«h *SuwU' .-t! |0 KI a m mid ’Dte*d.i) cierunr Bible *fu-ly 6pm with Rev. Calvon Kidder Interested in knowing atout our church? Plea-c feel wel­ come to call one of thr.*c number* p.,itor Crank 2ft9.9-9.S6lS. <H3) 610-5730 or; Ed Ilbnkcmhip (local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED MI TIIODJSr CHURCH 9275 S M-37 Hwy . Dowling. MI 49050. Re* Ryan Wielmd. Sun diy* - 9:30 am. Traditional Wonhip Sen ice. II am. Contcmp'rary Service; Sunday Sih<x*l and Nurvcry available during both Ven­ ice* tSummer Schedule - Adult Sunday School. 9 am . Wbnhip A Children’s Program* 10 a m ) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Chair. Chime*. Pranc Band. Quilting Group. Community BrvakfaMs and more? Call the church office at (><J) 721-8077 (MAV.F 9 a.m-12 p.m.), e-mail office**mei net or v i*:t v*ww.countrychipclutnc org <htrp "www.country chapdumc org> for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURL H 2tO N Main. Woodland, Ml 48897 • t2o9) 367--UI61. Pastor Gary Simmon*. Sunday Wonhip 9:15 um PLEASANTVIF.YY I \M1I.Y CHLRCH 2<4H Lacey Rwi, IJoulinc. Ml 49050 Pa* tor. Steve Olmstead. G’tj’h 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Sen rec 9.30 j m; Sunday School II am.; Sunday Evening .Setvice ft pm.. Bible Study Ji Prayer Lmc Wednesday night* 6*30 pni WEI COME CORNERS CNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hailing*. Ml 49058. Pa*tar Susan D. Given. Pn.w 945-2654. Worship Service*: Sunday. 9 45 xin.; Sunday School. 10.45 am ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHI RCH 805 S Jclterson. Rev. Richard Altine. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p m ; Sunday Masses b a.m. and 11 a m; Confession Saturday 3.30-4.15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Ruhard Altine, Paster. A n.i> i.»n of St Rove Catholic Church. Ibsting* Mass Sunday at 9.3<) am. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN P.VR1SH 4887 Coal.* Gro.e Rd Pastor Rand.-ll Bertrand. Wheelchair .v.iv able .‘nd elevator. Sunday School 9’30 a m. Worship Time 10.30 xm. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRET HREN BIBLE CHURCH <MX) Powell Roid. Hastings Pastor Bob Wilson, Church Phone 269•MP 2330 PxstorY Home 2W-9454356 bjw 1633rt\bcglobal net. Sundiy Sdod 9.45 am: Wt -'Jup Service 1045 xm; Sunday Evening 6 pan. Wednesday 7 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHLRCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday service* each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of c-xh month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). Thc Rector of Sv Andrew & Matthta* i* Rl Rev David T Hu*twick. The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 26994K-9327. Out church website is httpt/ftrax.ta'andrewmanhias. We hre pan of thc Dmceve of thc Great Lake a which h in communion withTtx United Epncopa) Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Ihaycr at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pa»tor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website vvww. hopeumorg. Church Fax No.: 2698I8-OM7. Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Bchon Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 prn. Sunday Morn­ ing 9:30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p m.; Sunday evening service 6 pnr, SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tbcs^ Thur*, from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at die church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wcdnc-day 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thro May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9-30 am • Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd . P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900 Wcbute: wwwJdcgAtccc.com. Sun­ day Wonbip 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S State Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times:9 ani. with nuncry and preschool available and II xm. with nursery, preschool and kids* church avail­ able. CHLRCH OF CHRIST Ml N Michigan Ave.. Hastmp Phone 269-945-2938Sunday School 10 am.; Worship 11 am. Wednesday Night BihleStudy 7pm abundant life FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprit filled chunk Meeting at lhe MaPle Ual Gu»pr. H»> M£> <04,11 of A«)1U W ■ • Mich. 49073 Sun Praise & Worship 10 30 a m. 6 p.m ; Wed 6.30 p.m kva* Club for boy* & gul* ages 4­ 12 Pa'lots David and Ro« MacDonald. An oast* of God’s love. Where Everyone i* Someone Special.” For information call 616­ 731-5194. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O Box 63. H-i'tingv. MI 49058 Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Warship 11:15 a m HASTINGS FIRST LNTTED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49055. Pastor Dan Spachrnan. Office Phone t269) 945-9574 Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 ain.-3 p.m ; l-'nday 9 am. to noon. Sunday morn­ ing worship hours. 8 45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 am Refreshment*; 10:45 am. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 xm. Sunday School for lhe K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) i* av ailable during both worship jenicc-s. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal COY Tuesday from 5 to 6 pun. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday; Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) eate provided. Worship Servlets: 9-15 am. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6XX) p.m. and sev­ eral adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week nt 6:30 pan.: Pioneer Club. 4 years through 5th grade. Adults Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior /kduk (50*) Bible Study at 10 am. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 xm. Third Thursday Brunch at 9.30 im. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Diicwtr God'S Grace with us1 Holy Communion Eicry Sunday! April 21 • Worship Services 8 and 10.45; Sunday School 9:30 xm. April 21 • Healing Service; Quarterly Mission Ingathering for the Suicide Prevention Program; High School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Men i Women AA 7 p tn; April 22 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 pm.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. April 24 • Word watchers Bible Study 10 int; April 25 - Capper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.; Grace Note* 5:45 pan.; Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pxstor Amy Luckey. httpj/www.discovergraccorg FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. MI 49058. (2b9) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 8.55 a.m Traditional Wonhip Service; II am Contemporary Worship Service. Visit u* online at Jv vs vv-fiftkhuu-Hustings org for information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs’ This information on worship senicr is provided by The Hasitngs Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Varnum Law in rir-nidRaPids’has said niany times that, "Bub was o«c of lhc b°sl; ncssmen, he had ever n*t ” Hc n°l had a knack of grca, bllsWS he able to do thi, in a hun«'"st,c »PP™ch. him off fro" “ .,n> of his peers. Ik wtll “rely missed by h's *ifc hl'V!,!ee ^is S1* pnmdchildron gramkhtldren, h m»"y nieces anj "'ePbe*s‘l,,s many b,,sl r’ associates, and coi>'munll> sutTOUn,,'ng him. in A*his ".‘quest .here »>» •* n0 Ser,v‘CC' 5L* donations m u- ’ 'Lust ean be made to the DOSLEY Barry County ymcA lu>‘l<’wmc"t Barry Con?Foundation, Bn)iM1"“y.iias5.M'49051i- Hhsib D.OC’J’jiJ 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Rowland ’’Bub’’Hull, bom December 31, 1921, died April 5, 2013 at thc age of 91. He ?«r?Cd Ma*ine -Mickie”Cooper Mav I. 1947. He had three sons. Rodney (Carla), Garry (Nancy). nnd Mjchac| (Laura); six grandkids, Sparrow, Cloud. Heather, Kate, Jay Michael, and Hanna; five great grandkids, Nyla, Rye, Felix, Allyson, and Aiden; many nieces and nephews. Bub was bom in Lexington, NE to Rowland Ha|| an(j Lucille Stone. He attended Keamy High School in the graduating class of 1940. He had many jobs as a young man. including having his own chicken farm in his early teens. Bub enlisted in the Marines when WWII broke out and went to San Diego for basic training. He was promoted to sergeant, and then was off to the South Pacific at thc beginning of the war. He was a member of the 1st Marine Division, and was a part of the initial landing on Guadalcanal. His platoon of 53 men suffered extreme losses, and Bub was only one of three that survived. This experience, and his survival of the war, would not only shape him in many ways, but would also be with him for the rest of his life. He lost many of his friends and fellow sol­ diers. In later years, he shared many of his experiences and stories of Guadalcanal, many of which, you will never find in a book or movie. After the war. kis aunt and uncle. Albert and Roberta Silverycalled and offered him a job in Hastings; loNfcWl «t his uncle’s egg processing business. $oon after, they started a small metal tile bumess, as ceramic tile was very hard to comply during the war. He started as treasurer at the new- company, because of his ability u manage people and numbers. The company^ name was changed to Hastings Aluminum Products. When his uncle suddenly passed away, he was put in charge of the company,and was instrumental in changing it to a profitable business. Along with Sherman Willianu Company. Hastings Aluminum came up with a system of suc­ cessfully painting alumnum, as the longevi­ ty of painted metal at tUt time was very poor. This helped pave the way for the use of alu­ minum on awnings, siding, rain carrying products, and many otier buildings products. With the right management and Bubs ability to run the company, it pew to a high point of 450 employees. Hastings Aluminum was rec­ ognized throughout the country, and was one of the largest distributors of painted alu­ minum product in the U.S. Bub loved athletics Mid was an avid skier, tennis, and golf play er. Bub purchased Bartfhy Lodge in 1969. At that time, Barothy had been shut down for many years, and in need of a lol of TLC. Bub gave that, and more throughout his whole career. He and Micki spent much of their spare time in the renovation of Barothy Lodge. They also purchased much of the sur­ rounding property over the years, and now Barothy Lodge is truly a destination resort and a one-of-a-kind . A few of his other business accomplish­ ments include manage National Steel’s Aluminum division; h* developed property in Snowmans, CO when Snowmass was in its infancy; he owned and worked a working ranch in Montrose C°; he Partncred ,n reopening a gold mine in Rochester, MT. he owned and develooed property in St. Croix. LSVI, and Tarpon Spr^’ FL: he sct Up 30 mvestment comoany a f°undalionf Hiliary Snelf one af thc Sunders of Imm> 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 231 s- DELTON, MI - Ronald J. Hermcnitt, Sr„ of Delton, passed away April 9, 2013. Ron was bom at home in Orangeville Township, May 22. 1938, the son of James and Mary (Zimmerman) Hemienitt. From 1965 to 1998, Ron was employed as an auto body repairman at Smith and Doster in Delton, and from 2000 to 2012, Ron worked in the Lawn and Garden Center at Walmart in Plainwell. Ron was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton, for many years. He loved doing auto body repair work and spending time with his family. On May 2, 1959. he married the love of his life Ruby Foote, who survives. Other members of his family include, sons, Ronald J. (Denise) Hermenitt Jr., Ryan (Julie) Hermcnitt. and Randy (Holley) Hermenitt; grandchildren. Ronald J. Hermenitt 111, Ethan and Evan Hermenitt, Scott and Samantha Perysian; sisters. Arlene Little and June Swoboda; a brother-in-law. Robert Boulter; a sister-in- law, Bessie Hemienitt; and several nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; a sister. Alice Boulter, and brothers, Donald and Kenneth Hemienitt. /Yccording to his wishes cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. American Cancer Society, or thc American Diabetes Association will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to view Ron’s online guest book or to leave a condolence message for his family. HASTINGS. MI - George “Danny” Ray Jr., age 53, of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at MagnumCare in Hastings. Danny was bom in Kalamazoo, on June 26, 1959 the son of George “Danny” and Patricia (Roberts) Ray, Sr. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1977. Danny was employed by Viking Corporation and Visser Construction Company. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and mushrooming. Danny w as preceded in death by his grand­ parents and father, George “Danny” Ray Sr. in 1980. Danny is sunived by his daughters, Jessica Ray and Danielle Ray, both of Middleville; mother, Patricia Ann Ray of Hastings; broth­ ers, Wayne (Tammy) Ray of Hastings, Richard (Sally) Ray of Jenison and Steve (Diane) Ray of Jenison; nine nephews and two nieces. Respecting Danny’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are being held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters. Donations. 6520 North Andrews Ave.. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33^092130. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net lo sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. KALAMAZOO. Ml - Gladys Irene (Craven-Baird) Grovenberg. of Kalamazoo, formerly of Hastings, passed away on Monday, April 15. 2013 at the age of 94. She was bom on November 1, 1918 in Schultz, the daughter of the late Henry Craven and Vera (Gates) Craven. She lived and worked in Hastings while married to William Ross (Pete) Baird. Pete died follow­ ing World War II and she remarried in 1972 to Lester Grovenberg. In 1980. she retired from the Tyden Corp. (Car Seal) in Hastings, after 36 years of serv­ ice. She then joined Lester in Kalamazoo, where she lived out her life dancing, taking mystery trips and visiting friends and family. Gladys was a member of Rebecca Ixxlge and Secretary of Augusta dances. She enjoyed everyone’s company and spent hours work­ ing on puzzles. Her last years have been spent in the loving care of lhe fine people at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo and Great Lakes Hospice of Kalamazoo. She is survived by a niece, Betty (Daniel) Haraburda of Middleville; a nephew. John (Alice) Belson of Grand Blanc; four of Lester’s nieces, Phyllis (Allan) Ketchum of Otsego, Joyce Walker of Kalamazoo, Doris Merrill of Florida and Donna (Bob) Goldstein of Florida; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by nieces, Fredericka (Perry) James of Delton, Yvonne (Jack) Bagley of Hickory Comers and Charlene Weise of Middleville. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; her sister. Myrtle May Whittemore; and many friends. Friends may visit with thc family from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. April 20, 2013 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Westside Chapel. 3926 S. 9lh St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. where the funeral service will follow al 12:30 p.m. Rev. James Dyke will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to Park Village Pines, 2920 Crystal Lane. Kalamazoo. Ml 49009, where she received amazing care for thc past 13 years or to Great Lakes Hospice of Kalamazoo, 6120 Stadium Drive, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Please visit Gladys’s personalized web page at w ww.langelands.com. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE \ ? uy;Apnl 18 ~ Piaa book club discusses Blink by Cylin Busby, ' j L°ii ’ M“V,e Memor>es enjoys thrillers and Chillers wnh Alfred Hitchcock’s -‘Dial M for Murder, starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelley, 5 to 8 p.m. hafa'lwr.^’^'r’9 ~~ Prescho01 s'ory lime to\n? T; °f fun wilh “monkey business,” 10.30 to 11 a.m. ' hears?!!story time to 1?amab°Ut ThC Li,lle Rcd Hen- 10:50 k, open ‘ches^"oV 430 ’° 5:301 infonl“on,‘269.9^wLibrar> f°r m0,t get more NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. I Ca// 945-9554 for more information. �County commissioners listen to police radio request by I) Vandcrl.nan Editor iHv you > *h>ch made "that n - P°Hce cn'ne‘b senes litre can rest Clsv !ltsllon P-‘rt of pop cu|. ment agenc U*w U’al ,aw alter n ' RWa>^""U "h^ "’nr■ trade in promotion could drop the ec i evpcndit un- to SK.324 if it elect' »> P"’"',PaK in the trade-in promotion. . . If the county elects not to pick up * trade-in promotion. Bakers estimate < county’s 20 percent match respond > would be $27,519. That is thc figure Bax Commissioners C ,,oanl *>f requested that commissioners approve un c vial purchase f,, 1 l,im of » a not-to exceed restriction. . . Plough Baker reminded commissionct> board’s con,n.s •" ">e Tuesday. ,n’",ec o,-'l'e «holc meeting that numbers won’t be final until the Homeland Security Grant expires o» APnl. report fnraT4' pan "f u "'loomed and the surplus precisely determined, he a s ■hat a IcderaHOiO H1 nd™l'criff Bl,b Baker assured them ol his confidence in the reques set to exnin- x ■■omcl.md Scettrilv Grant, ed figure. ., una locX ?'P.nl W’ is forecastetl to have "It won ’ t be any where close to “ 'o , M’11 ^'e. I'nJer the stated Baker, who also apologized for his late countv u mJ i tCnl n’ak1' requirement, the request. Under the commission’s meeting S8.000 ' r K 'hgible for approximately format, requested issues are discussed an detent; < f'8U.'V 'hat considered at the committee of thc whole cakul xU”l,'l.,he Eran,’s '“I’lux van be meeting before action is taken at the follow­ calculated April 30. ing week’s official board of commissioner s It’s an opportunity to buy new radios for meeting. . .! H entorvc,},’-’ni in Barry County,’’ Baker Because federal grant overseers must commissioners, pointing out that, immediately dispense of surplus funds, Baker ec.uisc a|| existing radios had been pur­ explained that lhe county needs to be pre­ chased more then 10 years ngo, they ’re out­ pared to issue its 20 percent match during the dated and many are in disrepair. first days of May. , According to calculations that Baker pre­ “I lake full blame for not having gotten this sented to commissioners on Tuesday, the pur- here in a timely fashion because of my negli­ 29 APX6000 radios would cost gence.’’ stated Baker. - >9.6— of which the county’s 20 percent The commission approved Baker’s request match would be $19,924. A $400 per radio on a 7-0 vote, electing to take funds from its Diverted Felons Fund. In other business, lhe board recommended lo forward the following items to next week’s Richard “Dick”A. Palmaticr official commission meeting for approval: • The appointment of Deborah Hyatt and Linda Maupin to two open citizen at large positions on lhe Barry County Community Mental Health Advisory Board for the remainder of three-year terms that began on April I, 2012. • The appointment of Lois Bowers to a two-year at-large position as county represen­ tative on the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Council. On the recommendation of Commissioner James Dull, a letter to the other interviewee. Marfin Waiters, will endorse his candidacy for another open posi­ tion on the Council s board to be chosen by the Advisory Board. • A bid from Schilz Construction for reha­ bilitation of a Nashville home in the amount of $35,000 under the Housing Quality .Standard Rehabilitation program as funded by the Michigan .State Housing Development DELTON, Ml - Richard -Dick" A. Palmaticr of Delton passed away on Authority. , • Acceptance of thc 2013 County Saturday. April 13. 2013 ut thc ape ot 73. He was bom in Hastings on June 21. 1939 Equalization Value report as presented by to Earl and Dorothy Palmaticr. Dick graduat­ Timothy Vandennark. county equalization ed from Hastings Schools in 1957. He was a director. In his presentation, Vandennark retiree ot Kellogg’s in Battle Creek after 30+ pointed out to commissioners some reason for optimism due to rising land equalization val­ years of employment. Dick married Lucille ‘‘Lucy" Merrick ues. Agricultural land values increased 4 per­ cent over 2012, industrial land 17 percent, (Pennock) on September 11. 1998 in Delton. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and residential .2 percent, and personal property 10 percent. also enjoyed tinkering outdoors. Dick will be “Taxable values are not yet ready and will missed for his humor, picking on his wife and grandchildren, great story-telling, his smile be presented next month," said Vandennark. "but things definitely look much better.’’ and willingness to welcome others. Lucy The commissioner w ill meet in formal ses­ will miss his thoughtfulness, companionship, sion on luesday, April 23 in its meeting love and compassion. He is survived by his wife, Lucy ; children. chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. Scott (Mi Suk) Palmaticr of Lake Odessa. in Hastings. j Tim (Julie) Palmaticr of Hastings and Amy (Chris) Tamer of North Carolina; step-chil­ dren Missie (Jim) Pennock- Polakovich of Grand Rapids and Eric (Phyllis) Pennock of Grand Rapids; grandchildren. Michele. James. Jennifer and Meagan; step-grandchil­ dren, Alexandra, Vivian, Jacob. Simone and Erys; 4 great-grandchildren; brother. Phillip (Marie) Palmaticr of South Carolina: two nieces, a nephew and many friends. In honor of his wishes, cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation and a private memorial service will take place at a Association. .v Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Ch ine! 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has ^.rusted mean: for .he family Pease share a memory or leave condolences to Dick’s family at www.lauernt.coni. family FUNERAL HOMES More than 4.2 million people were sent postcard notices March 18 about payments they will receive as a result of an agreement between federal banking regulators and 13 mortgage servicers. As a result of this new agreement, the Independent Foreclosure Review stopped al those servicers. The agreement provides $3.6 billion in cash payments to borrowers covered by the agreement. Covered borrowers include those whose primary residences were in any stage of the foreclosure process in 2009 or 2010 and whose mortgages were serviced by one of the participating servicers. (?\ full list of com­ panies and their affiliates or subsidiaries cov­ ered by the agreement is a available at the Independent Foreclosure Review website.) "These mailings are lhe real thing, although they may look like n scam," said Brenda Lx>ng, of Michigan Slate University Extension in a press release issued last week. "Beware of anyone who asks you lo call a dif­ COUPON GET A __ free cmall burrito 5 omothase of any entree WITHTHE$P7 59 5rH'GHER. 57 Jeanne Fiona will observe hr 99:1. birthday on April 24th. Cards sent by friend- would be welcomed at 235 Muriel St.. Hashng-. Ml 49058. Denier: North Vulnerable: EastAVest Lead: A^ North Pass Pass East 1* Pass South 4V pass West Dbl Captain M. North looked glurnly out of his dining room window. The April rain pounded his roof, his siding, his windows. The thunder roared, the lightning lit up the sky. and the house shook. "T.S.Eliot had it right.’’ he muttered to himself. “’April is the crudest month.’’’ There would be no work today. There would be no cleaning and no repairs today. The Barry County Bridge Barge would have to wait for wanner and better weather. Grabbing his coat. Captain North headed south to his local bridge club. Inside, the atmos­ phere was warm, cheery, and comfortable. Captain North took his place, ironically m the South chair, and met his partner June who was the dealer, and she passed. East, a formidable bridge player, opened 14. Captain North looked at his hand in amazement. There might be a sunny day in store for him after all. With all of those hearts and not much more. Captain North paused to make a proper bid. He remembered the words of Rosy and Vera, two of his frequent bridge players on his summer bridge cruises on lhe Thornapple River. A letter from lhe two of them spending time in Florida had arrived recently. The gist of the badge hand that they had sent could be boiled down to Rosy’s final postscript. She had wntten these words: "Preempt early, and preempt often." .... Taking his cue from Rosy and Vera. Captain North bid 4t and West, another tomiiuaoie bridge play er, promptly doubled. “Oh. no.’’ thought Captain North. "That looks like a bl.ic cloud forming!" . . With all passing following the double, Captain North assessed his hand again. His obJc^’ live was clear. He needed ten tricks to make the four heart contract. He could only lose three tricks. He looked at the number of losers in his hand; there were probably none in earts unless there was a very bad split which was probably unlikely. He counted two losers in spades, one in clubs, and two in diamonds for five losers. Two loo many. West who had doubled led the A4 at trick number one. Down came the dummy from June, his partner, and he thanked her for her hand. Pausing to thank his partner also gave him time lo look at the dummy and to see if there was a way to make some of the losers go away. Promoting the spades looked like a great way to gel rid of several losers. There was nothing to do about lhe club. At least the lead was still in the Wesl band. Captain North would alw ays play last as long as West had the lead. West must have read his mind, as she led the 10“ knowing that would pul lhe lead to Captain North in tlyr South. Captain.Nprtfi took the second trick with the AV. Now was thc time to work on prr^joting lhe spade suit. He h.1d saved thc JV on purpose as an entry to the dummy in case the defenders ducked the first spade lead. Captain North led the Q>. His objective was to drive out the /\4 and use the K4 on the board as a way to make his spade loser go away. West took the A4 at trick three immediately and led the after seeing only one diamond on the board. East, the opener, look the trick with the AV. but it would be thc last one that lhe East/West team would take. Captain North would regain lhe lead on any card led by East, draw thc final trump, play thc good K4. and play a small spade to the good K4, making 4V doubled for an excellent score. Captain North looked up to see his partner June smiling. She said, “Well done. Partner." Captain North thanked her and looked out of thc second story' window. The sun had come out and thc rain had stopped. It was a good day to play bridge. Bridge notes: Did you notice that EastAVest have a powerful hand in diamonds? They can make a plus score of a diamond game by bidding ?♦. In fact, if North/South doubles them, they can be the ones who are doing the smiling. The sun would have been shining on them instead on North'South. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Foreclosure assistance payments to begin lalerdate. For those who wish, m lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to American Cancer Society or American Heart LAUER Jeanne Floria to celebrate 90th birthday ♦ Q5 AKQ96543 ♦:K3 ♦:7 •umlt o«. W.J/-4127/13 ferent phone number than lhe number below or to pay a fee to receive a payment under the agreement." Payments are expected to range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, said Long. By accepting thc payment, borrowers do not waive any legal claims against their servicer and may pursue additional actions related to their foreclosure. In most cases, a lcltc.r w*dt an enclosed check sent by the paying agent — Rust Consulting Inc. — will arrive in four to eight weeks. Some borrowed may receive a letter from Rust requesting additional tax-related information that will be needed to process their payment, said Long. Correspondence will be sent at lhe direction of the Office of lhe Comptroller of dte Currency and the Board of Governors of me Federal Reserve. The federal banking regulators will provide more details about the payments. ‘To verify that y°u are covcre(j by the agreement or to update contact information especially if you have moved, call Rust Consulting, 888-952*‘>l?2- ’nformalion pro­ vided to Rust will only Used for purposes relating to the agreement* said Long. For additional help foreclosure pre­ vention, call the Hotne°*ncr’s HOPE Hotline at 888-995-HOPE (4673!LPr v«Mt www.makinghomeaffordable.g«v J^y can put resi­ dents in touch with a u Department of Housing and Urban ^Y^ntent-approved nonprofit organization ‘nal can provide free assistance. Michigan unjvcrsity Extension provides ™usillg counseling at its Ionia, Macomb, L;,lKvr and Washtenaw offices to surrounding Michigan State Housing Development Aun ority aku hns wr tilled housing counselor4 a|lab|c. While the agreei*"' '"led ihe „nkia| review for 13 companies e review pi\x4ess fer more than 450,000 eligible borrowers serviced by OneWest, Everbank and GMAC Mortgage continues because these companies did not enter into the agreement with federal banking regulators. Regulators expect lhe review process for these companies to be completed over the course of lhe coming year, added I>ong. Updates arc available at the OCC website. Eligible borrowers at these servicers who requested a review will receive information about thc outcome of their review when that information is available. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Special circumstances for women by Vonda VanTil Soc ial Security Public Affairs Specialist The Social Security program treats all workers — men and women — exactly the same in terms of thc benefits they can receive. But women may want to familiarize themselves with what the program means to them in their particular circumstances. One of the most significant things women need to remember about Social Security is the importance of promptly reporting a name chance. Not changing your name with Social Security can delay your federal income tax. refund. When women start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, other family members may be eligible lor payments, as well. For example, benefits can be paid to a husband if he is age 62 or older; or at any age, if he is caring for your child (the child must be younger than 16 or dis­ abled and receiving Social Security benefits on your record). Benefits also can be paid to unmarried children if they are younger than age IK: between 18 and I9 years old, but in elemen­ tary or secondary school as full-time stu­ dents; or age 18 or older and severely dis­ abled (the disability must have started before age 22). The family of a woman who dies may be eligible for survivors benefits based on her work. For more information about women and Social Security, visit our special Women’s page online at www.socialsccurily.gov/women. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs special­ ist for West Michigan. You may h rite her c 'o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knopp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via emad io vonda.vantil^i'ssa.gov. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 ! • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities tor 45 yeais •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated u u v .girrbachfuneralhome.net �p.iae 3 - Thursday AprM 18 2013 - The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS /.'nfiiished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garfock I he 2013 C ROP Walk is Sunday. April 28. Sex ci al local churches arc taking partfnvdepcs lor pledges arc available from lhe participating churches. Si. Edward. Central. J hm Congregational. Hope Brethren. Call Von GcKidenxxH for details. A light lunch will be served before lhe start of the walk, which bc£in> and ends al Central United McthndiM Church. Supporter* can walk or help bv pleJring io any of the walkers. 1 went/-five percent of the proceeds will be returned to the Lakewood Community Council lor local hunger causes. Die rest goes toward world hunger relief projects, such as Jiegtn*' wells, buying seed grains, small animju and ptHiltn or goats and sheep in third V arid countries’ Other funds go to provide tree' for planting to reduce soil erosion. Pcon’e u.a cling to Ionia are advised that ih.- Cleveland Street bridge is to be closed to all ir.'.liic through Nov. 15. That bridge is the used if approaching lhe county seat via Kebcs Highway The only other bridge is the one on M-66. Dexter Street, or another a few miles east at > Comity engineer Paul Spitzley (son of Inn and Jodi, grandson of Dr. Al and Carol V. nZy 1) >:o s the detour is zigzagged to avoid Main Street via M-66, Adams Street, .LiL.r>on and Main back to Cleveland. The ;>Mial it attic load on the Cleveland Street bridge i> L500 vehicles per day. As with most construction projects involving streams, this . ne calb for aw areness of snuffbox mussels, ;.;t endangered species near extinction, luke iXlos/s Herb Cusack is on the county road . ommission overseeing lhe project. Jan Real-Smith, wife of Lon Smith, was lhe ft. ti:rcd speaker at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute near Dowling Sunday between brunches. Her topic was otters. She used both still and motion pictures showing the playful vrc.it tires When the women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church met last week, they •!v?d an alternate plan and spent their program ume making plans for events in May. Last week’s lour of the ethanol plant at Woodbury u.k a pleasure for lhe Alethians of Central United Methodist Church with the plant man­ ager their tour guide after a presentation indtxvrv Tho>e attending learned a lol and were awed by ihc complex design of lhe plant and its huge number of production. Now the women know why thc big white beautiful ik n\er the country-side pl.."e KS'eof'ihe l«al hisioncal «<>'•> Members of the . Thursday dodged the lake in it Ponlhjy evening and evening to attendI ^^pple to hear from a num r p canoe trip on watershed group^'c. par­ museum will be open to • weekend, April 27 and -8. nnaers jf this April showers bring May flowers. th^ holds true this year, we shoui d ha It flowers in May. Last week s heavy. fields and lawns with miniature pumps got a workout trying to keep bast "Vhe ^Fir-River Museum group met at Bowne Center Tuesday. When it was time for reports of local society activities, Dana Traub reported for thc Sunfield group some of their problems from a leaky roof and water coming in from above. Ben Merchant, reporting for the Ionia Free fair Antique Village, reported on their problems from the too-high Grand River giving them water problems from below. The Spring Into the Past event will be the first weekend of May. when all 23 muse­ ums will be open free to the public, with spe­ cial exhibits and maybe baked goods sales, book sales or simply serving refreshments to all visitors. Thc annual spring breakfast of United Methodist Women at Central United Methodist Church was Saturday in the fel­ lowship hall w ith tables decorated in springy yellow and green. The breakfast was scattered by Rosemary Hickey and Crystal. The group reassembled in lhe sanctuary for a presenta­ tion by Pastor Karen Sorden on her December trip to a mission in Jamaica where the Reverends Merlin and Kaye Pratt are serving. They had spent a few years at Country Chapel in Dowling several years ago. The projected pictures showed lhe four churches where they serve and some of their parishioners. She also related some of lhe religious status of thc island with its many varieties of faiths, some of which are intermingled with African tradi­ tions. She said Methodism is as old in the Caribbean as it is in North America, since pastors were sent from England in both direc­ tions in the early 1700s. NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Pubi c Act 110 of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby g.ven that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zcn’ng Ord nance of 2008 In the following manner: The Zon.-ng District Map has been amended as follows- ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-2Q13 Th s map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Hastings Charter Township, Barry County. Mchigan. FROM GC (General Commercial) to U (Light Industrial) - Outlined area A; of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Legal Description: Den at a pe nt on the E-W _ l.ne ly.ng 665.20 ft S 89 Deg W of the E _ post of Section 29 T3N R8W. m S 89 Deg W 225.45 ft. th N 26 Deg 38* W 553.70 ft, th E 50 ft. th N 26 Dog 38' W 163 fl’ tn NWly along E i ne of M-37 Hwy 355.32 ft, th NWly along said l.ne 377.5 ft. th NW ly alono said I ne 673 ft th E 528.4 h. th N 132 ft. th E 652.78 ft. th Sly to lhe E-W _ line of Section 29 to POB. Thu above named ord.nance becomes effective April 25, 2013. Copies of this ordinance is avail­ . J/- for purchase of inspection m lhe Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St Hastinas .M dug in between lhe hours 8.00 A M. - 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p m.), Monday thru Friday F.< .- .o call (269)945-1290 for further mformat.on. * ** Date Apr,.’ 9, 2013 Investors can learn from Earth Day’s lessons Week. uc ob5Ci’vc Earth Day. First cvleboiteq jn |97() Day has grown into an ’n<vmatiOna| mOvcn*n! whosc goal is to raise awareness ()| necd to take action to sustain a healthy, sus’a*,,a^c cnvironment. »ou can d0 your ’pArt through recycling and other measures, but )<’u cun a,so aPPb’ some ot the lessons of Earth IM’ 10 your financial situation _ . in particular, to your these ideas some thought: • Make the ,nost ojy<nlr existing resources. ^ne the ll1Ost va|uable lessons of Earth ay deals with the need to be responsible managers of the natural resources we have available. As an j^cstor. it’s important to maximize the benefits of the resources to which you have access. For example, arc you contributing as much as you can afford to your 401(k)? At the very least, you should put in enough to earn vour employer’s match, if one is offered. • lake advantage of a favorable environment. Underly ing a|| fc^h Day activities is the goal of creating a healthy environment in which to live. You may benefit from a positive invesimem environment — and that’s what wc appear to be experiencing, at least in terms of low interest nites, low inflation and the finan­ cial market. So m this favorable atmosphere, kxik for those investment opportunities that arc appropriate for your situation. • Don’t overconsume. Excess consumption has played a big n>le in causing some of the environmental issues we face. Consequently, many Earth Day programs teach us to get by with less, or at least to avoid acquiring more than we need. To translate this philosophy into your investment habits, take a close look at the number of trades you make. Arc you constantly selling old investments and buying new ones in the hopes of capturing higher returns? This type of trading can result in sig­ nificant fees and transaction costs — and pos­ sibly higher taxes, too. Perhaps just as impor­ tantly, this constant activity, with all its starts and stops, may detract from your ability to follow a long-tetm, consistent investment LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IFYOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY OUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS:This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return d the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE • Detail has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by George J Strand, A Single Person*original mortgagor(s). to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 3. 2008, and recorded on 10. 2008 in instru­ ment 20080310-0002169. m BarTY county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof f* sufn of Ono Hundred One Thousand Four Hatred Sixty and 48/100 Dollars ($101,460.48). Under the power of sa'a contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby that said mor19a90 wil1 be foreclosed by a sa'e of mortgaged premises, or some part of them at put>Sc vonduo- at ,he P1300 of holding the circuit’ court within Barry County, at 100 PM. on May 16 2013 , Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barrv County. Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 7. East Town Homes, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Docum*nl No I0741'3- ,n Office of the Barrv County Register of Deeds and designated as R-nrv County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 23 lo9®thor w,lh nghts in 9e.n* eral common elements’eIs’ ments as set forth In sad Master Deed and as described in Ac°5g 2 the ^b!1C Acts of 19701 as amended _ The redemption M,iod shall bo 6 months [ram the date ol such fSe u^ss tt0,e'm'n<ld oMn’ donod in occom J^.s" MCLA 600.3241a. >n wh»h case Sop"^ P»'iod sha" 60 30 dayS if1 me propoXT w’d at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32of?he RSlsd JuOicature Act ol 196'. Pursuant to MCLeooi^f0 b0"0'™'Wl" b0^t responsible to th„ „°'ion *w buys lh0 P,0Perty the mono a„.° „ p,crS^ sale or to the mortgage holder for 3S0am,'C q^’p’oberty du""9 ’h° Trott & Trott, Craig Stolsonburg, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Pamela A Jarvis, Barry County Clerk JONE>S Pq 300 [fmingIonZ5'‘'"%1493M-5422 F<lo *422332Foi <04-18) (05-09) Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads! strategy. • Avoid ”toxic" investment moves. ’Die moti­ vation to create Earth Day developed, in part, by the growing awareness that industrial tox­ ins were affecting our air and water. And you can find many toxic investment moves, loo. To illustrate: Many people chase after “hot" stocks after hearing about them from friends or relatives, or seeing them touted by socalled experts in the media. But by the time these people acquire the hot stocks, the slocks may already have cooled off. Furthermore, these stocks may not have been appropriate for these investors in the first place. Another potentially “toxic" investment move is to try to time lhe market — that is, try lo buy invest­ ments when prices are low and sell when they’re high. In theory, this is a good way to invest; in practice, it’s almost impossible to predict market highs and lows Instead, con­ sider buying quality investments and holding them for the long term, or at least until your needs change. By following these Earth Day-related sug­ gestions, you can help yourself make progress toward a healthier — and possibly more pro­ ductive —• investment environment. And that’s worth celebrating more than once a year. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945'3553. ____ cTd 3 1 vJICKo The following prices ere from the close nt business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous wee*. -.10 “up 3*94 +.18 -.60 BPPLC r 28 69 +.44 CMS Energy Corp 28.69 +1.66 Coca-Cola Co 42-37 +1.16 35.50 Conagra -1.42 59.05 Eaton +1.79 61.59 Family Dollar Stores -.24 16.15 Filth Third Bancorp •4.29 159.09 Flowserve CP +.32 13.12 Ford Motor Co. +1.17 49.86 General Mills +1.94 29.47 General Motors +.17 21.92 Intel Corp. +1.07 64.94 Kellogg Co. +1.98 103.04 McDonald's Corp +.02 116.41 Perrigo Co. +1.83 30.94 Pfizer Inc. -1.85 48.78 Sears Holding +.02 5.24 Spartan Motors -.31 16.59 Spartan Stores -1.26 65.08 Stryker -.05 14.80 TCF Financial +.56 78.68 Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE -213.42 -4.46 +83 +740M $1371.70 $23.50 14,756 702M Bringing a new apple to stores everywhere by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters When I was young, my family ate a lot of Red Delicious apples. Some came out of my trusty lunchbox at school, some were straight from the refrigerator at home. The apples were big and eye-catching, but in my opinion, they left something to be desired in their eating qualities. Still, they gave us a reasonably economical and con­ venient fruit choice, and we were glad to have them. These days there are lots of options in the stores when it comes to apples, from thc traditional varieties like Red Delicious. Jonathan and McIntosh to newer varieties like Honeycrisp and Jazz. Depending on how sweet or tart or how crisp you prefer apples, a range of options are available in many grocery' stores. Where do all these varieties come from? The answer is that horticulturists arc always at work doing the labor necessary’ to breed better apples that span a wide gamut of qualities. These days, that means scien­ tific breeding done at agricultural research and Extension centers. Recently I met with Prof. Kate Evans of Washington State University. Evans breeds apples for the growing conditions of central Washington State, a powerhouse region of the country for apple production. She very kindly brought samples of one of her new apples, currently known by its patent name as “WA-38.” Naturally, I jumped right in by taking a bite of the new apple. I would describe WA-38 as juicy, firm and crisp. It’s tarter than Honeycrisp, which, in my world, is a good thing. Ils texture is different, too. “It stays crisp in thc mouth longer than Honeycrisp,” Evans said. ‘Texture is a tough quality to describe, but that’s one way of putting it.” The WA-38 apple is the result of tradi­ tional breeding. “We did use some DNA-infonned selec­ tion.” Evans said, “but it’s not a genetical­ ly modified product.” The apple resulted from crossing Honeycrisp with an apple called Enterprise' 'Die first step was taken in 1997 when researchers collected pollen from Honeycrisp and pollinated Howers of Enterprise. During that growing season, the flowers ultimately became fruit with seeds embedded in them. “All the seeds arc like siblings in terms of the degree of relatcdncss they have” Evans said. “So there is variation in the genetics from seed to seed, and therefore in the properties of the tree and fruit those seeds will ultimately yield.” Researchers like Evans take seeds, chill them to imitate winter conditions, and then germinate them in the greenhouse. Young seedlings then grow up. “Right now 1 have 24,000 seedlings growing in the orchard,” said Evans. “Wc keep an eye on them all. taking samples from the ones that catch thc eye.” Breeding apples is partly a matter of generating variation and then selecting thc best plants at each stage of the cycle. “It takes five to six years to go from the first seed of a new variety to having fruit­ bearing trees of that type,” Evans said “In total, it takes around 18 years for the full variety development due to the several rounds of testing required before release.” Horticulturists can lake a bud of lhe new apple tree and graft it onto a rootstock. That technique is called vegetative propagation, and it dates back lo ancient times. It allows grow ers lo combine lhe best qualities of the rootstock variety, in terms of roots and trunk, wiih another apple, in terms of fruit actually yielded. To be wont, the effort of breeding, an apple has to have many good qualities. These days, those include good storage poiiemes because the apple industry wants fruit that it can sell 12 months per year. The *S° "CCd ‘° resii‘ Evans 16 years after the original cross of loneycnsp and Enterprise. WSU is Sa'ek bri Whh ,hc **«' s‘vP<'f inA^^F'^~rie,y,0,he ety wilfbe'dreamed up™ *he neW Va"' “Ppval*o amsu^’iX,hi"8 th“ wi!! Evans said. lhc firoccr>’ gestions. l/you dre im mB ’h‘nk °f SUg’ •eel free ^“^“P.^hing good. qx-ters(<i wsu edit ritd right folks. " • 10 mc at pass 11 i,,onE 10 lhe Peters> “ native of the column i\ a . . '<iri universities. This Agricultural Ho!?"* °f the CollW Sciences at >Ufl i,fll^mural Resource Slale Ulliversil>, �je„t/^-'-vII;lsMngonrcc,)nl ■■■■ ' fl look back at tbe stories columns on local history y In the Hastings Banner // turning back the PAGES / L History of Riverside Cemetery, part I , die first of a three-part column by n ate Esther Walton featuring the county’s larger burial ground. Rierside Cemetery. The series begin this week with stories from 1922, reprinted in the May 16, 1985, Banner. Riverside Cemetery, records of interest Banner April 12,1922 1 he past summer saw the completion of the long anticipated chapel and vault at Riserside Cemetery’, which for years the officials and board of trustees have had in mind when the financial condition of the company would warrant thc expense. I he late Chester Messer, for years presi­ dent and previous to that vice president and trustee on the board, had been most desirous for the chapel and was linn in thc policy of “hewing to the line” of careful outlay and zealously conserving resources with this end in view. When the City Bank building was finished in 1913. quite a pile of bricks used for the sur­ face construction was left. Characteristic of his foresight, instead of disposing of them or letting them become defaced or scattered from lack of care. Mr. Messer had them drawn to his home with lhe thought in mind that they could be used in thc construction of the Riserside chapel when time was ripe for the project When it was taken up for active considera­ tion. he told the trustees the brick (handsome light tan vitrified ones) would be donated, which served to reduce the first expenses con­ siderably. lite masons, in finishing the work, found they were going to lack a few bricks to com­ plete the building, so a small window, not called for in the architect’s plan, was added, and the job finished with three bricks to the good. Close figuring, was it not? The building is decidedly ornamental with its stone trimming and forms, an attractive entrance drive, as well, inside are toilets for men and women, room for chapel services and shelter in case of inclement weather or sudden storms. A safe, providing fire-proof security for the company’s valuable records, is also there and a desk for lhe sexton’s work. The basement section is fitted up for vaults for temporary keeping of bodies, with appara­ tus for lowering from lhe floor above. In looking over the records of thc Riverside Cemetery Co., the writer has been impressed with the conscientious, faithful trust lhe men who have composed the board have rendered the patrons of the cemetery who are likewise the stockholders, for years, the personnel of the board remained almost unchanged, the members serving until death made necessary the election of a new director. Riverside Cemetery purchased in 1968 Banner April 19,1922 'lhe 50 acres comprising Riverside Cemetery were located by Monts Schuyler Feb 4 1836. After numerous owners, James Sweezey. N. Bartow and HA. 0<^“J bough! the land from the Henj. C. Gone I «tate May 2, 1«6H. March 16. 1872. Swcezey Barlow and Goodyear deeded the landT Riverside Cemetery. lhe antonnl ^^"vS^had been located in the east side of lhe grove where the present high school building now stands (now the junior high building, south of Broadway and west of Park streets). As early as 1840, several bodies were buried there. As the town grew, the early fathers realized lhe need of a suitable burying grounds outside of the city limits, and the records al (he abstract office show thai on May 2. 186S. James A. Sweezey, lawyer; Nathan Barlow and H.A. Goodyear, pioneer merchants evidently act­ ing for a society, purchased the present site. Tlte record books of the company begin in 1870, when on Sept. 27 application is made lo Israel S. Boice, a justice of the peace, calling a meeting of persons desirous of being incor­ porated as a cemetery society “for lhe pur­ pose of acquiring grounds for the burial of the dead, to dispose of rights of burial therein and to fence, improve, ornament and keep lhe same in suitable condition.’’ lhe names mentioned in the petition are: H.A. Goodyear, Nathan Barlow, Jas. A. Swcezey, Hiram J. Kenfield. James P. Roberts. Robert Grant and David G. Robinson. Justice Boice grants permission the same date, and the meeting is called for Oct. 10, 1870, in the office of Sweezey & Wood, and public display of the notice was made in the post office and store of James Roberts & Co. Chas B. Wood is thc notary public mentioned. At this meeting the following officers were elected: President, H.A. Goodyear; Treasurer. James P. Roberts; Clerk. David G. Robinson; Attorney. James A. Swcezey. The next few meetings were devoted to the organization of the association, bylaws were adopted, and the officers and directors were elected. On Dec. 1, 1875. Mr. Bessmer was elected clerk and for 37 years continued to hold that office, never missing a meeting until the time of his death in 1912. “Perhaps," said The Banner. "to Mr. Bessmer. more than any one man is Hastings indebted for our present beautiful cemetery.” He bought to his work lhe well-known German training and capaci­ ty for order and detail. The systematic meth­ ods he employed in carrying out his duties of his office, his valuable ideas as to landscape design, his carefully kept records and real life of order and neatness, and his long associa­ tion and familiarity with lhe company’s affairs almost from its inception, made him a valuable member and of inestimable help to the president and officers of lhe company always. At a meeting on Dec. 13. 1875, a commit­ tee of three; W.S. Goodyear, James Sweezey and HJ. Kenfield, were appointed to go to the cemetery and personally mark all those trees they deemed necessary to cut down. Accompanied by the clerk, they did this, ordering 24 trees lo be removed by digging and recommended lhe removing of stumps and smaller shrubs that defaced the property. The company also goes on record as taking a stand against the indiscriminate cutting of trees by persons owning lots. The clerk was instructed to prepare a list of ail lots sold to Dec. 1, 1876, with names and purchasers. This list, as prepared by Mrs. Bessmer. showed exactly 1(X) lots purchased and those names are listed in thc April 19 ani- ,oi3 building project were saved and used to construct the cba^a,,e^,|v®V^d’°^*^e,ery l>utvl-v town •* permanent home. Hlc dew* —VII- Th* Haitinqa Banner — Thursday. April 18. 2013 — P/igo & known Tnitfnl*onc^ ,n lhc list are with descend defendants; others have countrv n°U ’n distant parts ol the for W K> rclurn trough thc passing years tKXaMonal visit, drawn back many becauserparents, nr .greatttimes ___________ ____ . grandparents ... grandparents art resting in the silent city on inc i, the flowing ” ’ _ water of lhe the nm, hill, by 'I homupple State layoffs avoided ONR reminds anglers Red Cedar River at as sequestration cuts of high water safety MSU to be stocked now set to take with steelhead on rivers effect The Stztc Budget Office, working in con­ junction "i'1' lcPmmen.,s across gov­ ernment. ■||°“nc*d ll’aI no layoffs of state "0^7 ",1 rcsul' fn,n> 'he implemen­ tation of federal sequestration given the cur­ rent infom>»!}?n ^revived from the federal governmen* 1 ,e Dllllgvt office completed its program-byPro8n‘n' analysis resulting in estimated Pff c.u,s of S15O.5 million in fiscal years 2013 and 2014. Total pmgrant reductions in fiscal year 2013 are estimated at $59.2 million, with another $91 3_ million in reduced spending projected for fiscal year 2014. "We’ve said from thc start that Michigan would not be replacing lost federal dollars with state dollars due to sequestration and that still holds true." said Gov. Rick Snyder. "We support getting thc nation's fiscal house in order, though across-the-board cuts like this are not the way to go about it. We took a much more thoughtful approach here in Michigan in putting the budget in balance.” The most significant direct impact to clients occurs within thc Department of Human Services, where the annual allowance for children’s clothing will be eliminated. The clothing allowance of $137 per child is currently provided each August to 21.000 children. The Department of Community Health will implement reductions to pro­ grams aimed al serving seniors as well as other grant program areas such as nutrition services and injury and disease prevention. Reductions in education funding will total just over $54 million, where schools districts will face sequestration cuts next school year in areas such as special education services. Title 1 funding, career & technical education, after-school programs, teacher quality grants, and other categorical grants. School districts w'ill need to adjust their budgets this summer to compensate for reduced federal revenues at the beginning of the next school year. ‘Michigan heeds to do better' preparing a qualified workforce On behalf of its 48.500 farmer members. Michigan Farm Bureau this week has lent its voice lo a broad coalition of organizations speaking out in favor of reforming the slate's secondary education requirements. Seeking more curricular flexibility to allow high school students lo pursue career-technical education, the state’s largest farm group signed onto an open apeal to lawmakers to support House Bills 4465 and 4466. "These bills will improve Michigan high school graduation requirements so students can have the flexibility to pursue rigorous and relevant career-ready CTE, skilled trades and vocational educational options that count toward a high school diploma,” reads lhe let­ ter, which calls upon members of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives to support the measures. ' lhe bills will also clarify the ability to pur­ sue a personalized curriculum developed by the student, parents, teacher and school dis­ trict to meet a student s specific needs." , "Improving ibe Michigan Merit Curriculum lo better include options for CTErvlated career paths is a key element to ensur­ ing that a talented future workforce will be available for our industries, and one that Michigan’s economy can rely upon," the letter reads in part. "Currently, Michigan's educa­ tion system docs a great job preparing stu­ dents for college, but it lacks in providing the same, and equally important, opportunities lor rigorous CfE. vocational, skilled trades, and technical training. Michigan needs to do better." Announced Mn^h 13, HB 4465 and 4466 scek to modify ’he Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC). giving students more room in their schedules to explore CfE class­ es. ' i'o continue its ongoing growth and pros­ perity, Michigan agrtcultu^ ncejs a stab|e workforce with a wide diversity of skills and •»b»hlics,” the letter continues. Unfortunately, the demands ()f ,|lc Michigan Merit Curriculum i’nu,s students’ ability to pursue educational °PP°nunities in skilled iatM>r trades.” ihv legislation “How CTE courses that mchide substaAtiid mathematical content h, fulfill the MMC's algebra H requiremeni; allow schools to rceopn/e sports and othcr appiovcd activities to l“n,|l the physical edu­ cation requiremeni; agriscience or anatomy m addition. W Chc»nistry or physics to take the place of W?language require­ ments. ’• ‘ The Department of Natural Resources Conservation officers with the Michigan Department ot Natural Resources are remind­ announced that approximately 3.000 steel­ ing spring anglers to exercise caution and use head have been stocked in thc Red Cedar river etiquette while out stcelheading this River at Michigan State University. This slocking came on the heels of lhe '*pring. Many of thc state’s rivers are experi­ encing high water due to the significant recent MSU Board of Trustees approving an ordi­ nance change this past December permitting rainfall and spring run-off. "Spring means anglers are out in search of hook-and-linc fishing on campus grounds steelhead, but it also means high and fast­ between the western edge of Brody Complex moving water on many of our river systems," and the Sparty bridge on thc north bank of the said Lt. Dave Shaw, DNR lutw Enforcement river only. This is the first lime anglers can Division supervisor in Cadillac. "We are ask­ fish from the Red Cedar shore since the ing anglers to use extra caution this spring 1960s. Previously the river was off-limits to shore due to the significant recent rainfall and snow­ melt.” fishing because the entire campus of MSU is In the past tew years, lhe DNR has had to considered a preserve and therefore, hunting, perform several water rescues in the spring fishing and gathering were off-limits. Additionally, there were safety concerns with due to dangerous high water. Shaw also said that anglers should keep in fishing along the river bank and bridges due mind that a slow, "no wake” speed is appro­ lo the amount of pedestrian traffic. Fishing the Red Cedar's designated area priate river etiquette. Boat operators who cause high wakes that push waler over banks will be allowed during a three-year test peri­ and onto private property or who swamp od. Good angling opportunities will include other boats are responsible for their wake and steelhead and sucker fishing in the spring, smallmouth bass in lhe summer, salmon in lhe any damages it causes. "Water is a force that can cause properly fall, and a host of oilier native species damage, particularly bank erosion, for home­ throughout the open season. A fishing license is required lo fish thc Red owners on rivers," Shaw noted. “Il is proper river etiquette to pass private property and Cedar. If anglers plan to target trout and/or other boats at a slow speed, creating less of a salmon they will need to purchase an AIL Spccies license. wake, to reduce the risk of damage." Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads! RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN (ZONING) OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLErTSE TAKE NOTICE lliat Ordinance No?2013-113 was adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its April 14. meeting. Thendibns of this Ordinance amend various provisions of Chapter 220 (zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances, as summarized below. SECTION I: AMENDMENT OF § 320-6 PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS—adds definitions for the follow­ ing new terms: "Biofuel”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (type I)", “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type ID”, “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (type III)”, and “Wireless Communications Support Structure". SECTION II: AMENDMENT OF H 220-6 PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS—revises the existing definitions for "farm" and “kennel”. SECTION III: AMENDMENT OF § 220-13 PERTAINING TO PERMITTED USES IN AG AGRICULTURAL DIS­ TRICT—designates "On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility ("type I)" as a permitted use in the AG Agricultural District. SECTION IV: AMENDMENT OF § 220-14 PERTAINING TO SPECIAL LAND USES IN AG AGRICL’LTVRAL DISTRICT—designates ’On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (Type 11 or Type HI)” and “Wireless Communications Support Structure" as special land uses in the AG Agricultural District SECTION V AMENDMENT OF § 220-17 PERTAINING TO PERMITTED USES IN RE RURAL ESTATE RES­ IDENTIAL DISTRICT—designates ‘ On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility Ctype I)" as a permitted use in RE Rural Estate Residential District SECTION VI: AMENDMENT OF ft 220-18 PERTAINING TO SPECIAL L\ND USES IN RE RURAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—designates “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility fty-pe II or typ* IHF as a spe­ cial land use in RE Rural Estate Residential District SECTION VH: AMENDMENT OF § 220-41 PERTAINING TO PERMITTED USES LN R 5 RECREATION DIS­ TRICT—designates as a permitted use in that district “farms and agricultural activities, including raising and keeping of animals on 10 acres or more, but no more than one animal unit per two acres shall be per­ mitted ; and designates “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (type D"as a permitted use in R-5 Recreation District. SECTION VIII: /XMEND.MENT OF § 220-42 PERTAINING TO SPECLVL LAND USES IN R-5 RECDVTION DISTRICT—designates “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (type II or type III)” as a special land use in R-5 Recreation District. SECTION IX: AMENDMENT OF § 220 63 PERTAINING TO SPECIAL LAND USES IN C-4 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT—designates “Wireless Communication Support Structure" as a special land use in C-4 Commercial Industrial District. SECTION X: AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 220 TO ADD A NEW § 220-113.4 I AND USE APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR ON-FARM BIOFUEL PRODUCTION FACILIT) (TV PE H OR TYPE III)—adds a new § 220-113.4 pertaining to special land use application requirements and approval standards for an “On-Farm Biofuel Production Facility (type II or type III) . SECTION XI; AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 220 TO ADD A NEW ft TO SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT STRUCTURE—adds a new ft 220-113.5 pertaining tn special land use application requirements and approval standards .cr "Wireless Communications Support Structure”, and provisions relating to installation o. antenna or other wireless communications equipment on an existing support structure or in an existing equipment com­ pound. SECTION XII- AMENDMENT OF ft 220 99 PERT,VINING TO PRIVATE ROADS—clarifies an application f(.r approval of a private road »subject to site plan review but not Use special land use pnxedure: and deletes verbiage relating tn purported variance authority of thc Township Board. CECHON XIII- AME NDMENT OF ft 230-108 PERTAINING TO SIGNS-- allows portable signs as tempo­ rary signs, and permits a business use on a corner lot to Invc one ground-mounted sign on each street frontage SECTION XIV- AMENDMENT OF 220-153 THROUGH 220-156 PERWNING TO ZONING BOARD OF wm! m i deletes existing ft 220-153 through ft 220-156 in their entirety, and adds in place of same new ? t Mthrnuch 6 2’0-156 1 to comprehemivcb addreis Zoning Board of Appeals membership, jurisJiXSj rUrs. Application .-.nJ 3,-pul procedures, wrunce sfruhrds. .nd other nutters relating to the functioning of thc ZBA. err rrnK vv- AMENDMENT OF ft 220-89 PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY USES REQUIRING ZONING \DMINIn“T\T()R AUTHORIZATION -adds a new subsection providing lor the issuance of permits for a temporary c»vnt subject to qncil»<d regulations wi. i/PPl’Ai OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES: EFFECTIVE DATE—repeab c-.nRictmg ordiof ordmanL provides lor the ordinance to take effect on the 8^ day after publication or on ThisrrfMWC in•J"*-,n“*°f Tm,TOhip Cl"k"*,ht wrbiite \Vnln- purchased hy contacting thc Township Clrrk as indicated below dur A copy o the nrdina k V xvor|(»ng day*, and at such other times as may be arranged, ing regular business hours of reg Rohm J. Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings Michigan 49(»58 Telephone; i2b9) 948-2 IM �| ' ■ 7110 Hastin9* Banner Student success and safety prompts two-part millage proposal in Delton compared lo othcr school districts, we’re a lit­ tle bit behind, when it comes to technology, some of the structures and physical plant.” said Bunday. “As time moves forward, if wc don't make some amendments and adjust­ ments, the concern I share with others is that we will continue to fall farther behind. “Even though we have had some past bond issues that were successful, and were able to get some upgrades, wc are now in a position w here we need to refresh things a little bit. We need to upgrade lhe technology and physical plant. We need to upgrade some of the build­ ings - maybe make some reconfiguration of the entrances from a safety standpoint. So, as times change we have lo change." Stevens completed thc overview' introduc­ tion. “Most meetings ran between 20 and 30 meeting, thc^ people." when pointed out m^,7-^\ Stevens. “In the first were asked what was n school system At the mw m lhe suitants ^brought* all those lh‘X re ^•“.ns together wi h““ ' of lhe bond, stated the research group, will allow thc dollars to go jnto thc cjas>n)om which would otherwise be used to replace the old buses. 1 field. Thc less costly second proposal will pay to A citizens’ group working as the u bon , build a multi-purpose gym and fitness center committee began the process of creating a addition onto the high school, along with bond proposal months ago and worked di ibuilding new concession stands with rest­ gently to whittle away at the community wish list of $28 million to cut away non-crocml rooms and athletic support capabilities. items, finally arriving at $14.79 million. After In order to keep up with thc many boys and women s sports and their demands for much discussion among the committee, com­ munity and board of education thc decision practice time," Blackent added. “We often was made to split the bond into two questions have teams needing to practice early before on the May ballot. Citizens would be able to school or late in the evening because our vote for both, or decide that only one, or the incltnle tnla.su. uureDK campUs gyms arc tied up.” other, of the proposals was needed. z\ccording to Blacken, if team practices arc wireless. It will technology Included in the larger of the two decisions devices for each student in ihc middle school done by earlier in the evening, then commu­ are; Upgrades to the science and computer and high school, and one devict. per three stu­ nity and youth teams could also use thc gyms. labs in the middle and high school; an Committee members recently slated many dents at the elementary |evc|. -Rachers will upgrade to the auditorium; improvements the of thc DK athletic facilities do not meet code school-wide electrical system to accommo- ^V'l're' Themd|tS W'11’ aPPropriate teacher or the Americans with Disabilities Act dafe new technology; and the addition of software. The tn llage win aho pay for class­ requirements. The current bleachers in the another science lab. There would be district­ morn upgra es o sound systems, overhead high school gym, football field restrooms and projectors and screens. z wide improvements to classroom technology Mucdi of the furniture is o)d as the build- track surface arc inadequate for modern infrastructure and equipment. The high school school requirements. DK has been refilling mgs. about 38 years forlh(. h . hool gym floor and track surface would be fumrture w.l need to be rephted lo support cracks in the track for five years, and com­ replaced. of mittee members said if the track is not resur­ "The gym floor is getting harder and hard­ the new technology and faced the will be no home track meets. teaching and loaming. er to keep maintain in game condition “The track issue is important because there The bond committee stated irf because so many kids are using it," said broken and obsolete equip,ncnl in the high are significant safely issues," said Stevens. school auditorium will m.lintai„ |hl. faci|it®.s “'Die bleachers need to be handicapped acces­ Stevens. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Paul sible." function at a proper level Blacken provided an additional perspective. Advocates of the second bond question The proposal includes „ew cncIgy efficient “The gym floor is about 38 years old and it said the current concession stand has botlers tor each school building, which will has been sanded and rcfinished numerous code/safety concerns and is not efficient or save operational dollars which can be better times over the years," pointed out Blacken. barrier free. In addition, the rest rooms at the “You can only sand them so many times and utrhzed for educatronal pu^. ,n the list football field do not meet lhe current code. blind issue, DK. made many improvements in we are now to the end," Committee members arc quick lo point out Also in the first proposal: Several health, the mechanical system, but did not replace the when construction workers come to work on safety and barrier free accessibility issues boilers.. oney is also slated for a new roof on the school they will be eating in local restau­ would be addressed by millage money includ- part of the elementary bui!dinc and new ener- rants, shopping at stores and buying gas. They ,n8: alarm system code upgrades, school gy-cfficient windows and doiirs as appropri­ also believe good schools will attract more !ntrancc purity access, move media center ate. families who will rely on local businesses lo Another major dilemma DK faces is an old scct)nd Door to first floor, relocation of support their households. e'emcn,arT school playground from the front and detenoratmg bus Peet Buying buses out “The bond effort is a joint venture, al least ° “ n’°re SeCUrc '°Ca,i°" at ,hc back °f.!besch°°'P“'Wimprovements. wecut"he ^edPnc:«^<rS“,eS Pan One of the PX for SlI 44 million to address uPgX Ute educational fncilities/reehnololv X and security. plus phvsieal education and afiile/ ««- „jkxs ' rhin«s hav' Ranged ,Hcf st“ed ">is Process in the fi.il, *?*“ °.n more importance nolo li‘S, n’OnIhi' Baek ,h™ '«hSafere *“ 's' and Salel>' Was nc'L arwss-x hv David DeDeckcr M . Staff Writer " ill be asked to^1'?" Kcllog8 residents proposals Both X^ak° Mpar?,e millagc nv ' IWosals.Vl,al according to the ^tem ro ,, •»>< school cducare L * com'wli,i« “nd successfully mill XJ. wn?r:unil>'s children. The 1.95 mill increase will be levied for 15 years £ ,O ad'oca":s of «» bond ?„ S’ ’hC ln,llaSc Process for DK began in ztws as part of a facilities strategic plan. JKhcxM improvements were delayed because ° the poor economy, but advocates agree that the immediate needs for repair and upgrades have become urgent. A facilities bond issue, according to consultants, was thc only way to keep DK facilities safe and competitive. , Committee members Rob Bunday and Gcoft Stevens have been involved with process from lhe l<X)k globally m very wk beginning. ~ rTT------- ------- - ---"1 think if you take a step back and take a 1. •• - « - ere Delton Kellogg is $3.35 million for a multi-purpose P>,rn ness center along with new concessions, res rooms and support facilities by the ’{KH 3 Pelton what could hapix.,!, ... Hhcken said. “In the ^1,^ we have had some incidents pr^ . by here, which have made wkc notjee.“ During the needs “ iod |he committee concluded bK biotechnolo ­ gy is obsolete. Schoql olficinls said lhe dis­ trict’s technology is obso|e!e .ind new tech­ nology »s imperative t0 Dg students for,U±\oi5 "lil Mu'i"11^-Acci,rdins: ofr,‘ culls bl -015 .ill students will be required to take state »«C5smentv „n , ,r Cumnt classroom technology is bei„cen 5 to 10 jean old and the coin[ni|, h is im . n.ive to prepare students Ini“ ments will in my mind, between rhe school system and the community,’* Bunday said. '1 think the school board recognized wc have to make some changes and upgrade some things, l he community has stepped forward and joined forces with the school system Jointly, they started to pursue this bond. In the first meet­ ing. wc sat down and created a dream sheet if we could have anything what would that look like? Il created a very significant list of wants and needs. From that list, it was whit­ tled down and whittle down to what I call thc essential needs list. What this school system needs to be truly successful - what we can do to positively impact students today and in the future. “This is about giving the teaching staff the proper tools to do thc job in today ’s environ­ ment. You look at what has changed over the past five years in technology, .and then look ahead five years to what the changes will be. We can’t functionally equip our graduates without making some changes. To do that w'e have lo give our teaching staff better tools. “We also have to maintain and improve our facilities. While we are doing lhal let’s do it in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner.” Blacken concluded by stating every busi­ ness and organization has to invest in their future and school systems are no different “If you don't invest, you fall behind.” said Blacken. “We felt several years ago, when wc did thc strategic facility planning, we couldn’t ask for a bond because of lhe economy down­ turn. Now, we feel things are starting to recover and think we have to ask now because we just can’t wait any longer." Committee and community members arc now knocking on doors throughout the school district to educate voters about the bond pro­ posal. Group presentations are also available. For more information about the issue go to www.dk.schools.org. Barry County’ Planning & Zoning Job Opening The Barry County Planning and Zoning Department is accepting applications for the position of Enforcement Officer. The officer will work for 32 hours per week w ith a base pay rate of $l4.43/pcr hour. Employment candidates must be a high school gradu­ ate with strong communication skills. Interested Applicants should send resumes’ to: James McManus, AICP Barry County Planning Director 220 West State Street, Room 6 Hastings MI 49058 Phone 269-945-1290 Resumes’ will be accepted until May 3, 2013. City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING znmx REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I The Village of Lake Odessa is seeking bids to install I vinyl siding on die Page Memorial Building located at I 839 Fourth Avenue. I Description of work: I I) Remove existing wood cedar siding as necessary I 2) Install “House Wrap" I 3) install all necessary starter strip, “J" channel etc. 4) Install vinyl siding, and Gable Vents on all gable/dormer areas 5) Install “J-Pocketcertainteed PVC" comer and trim 6) Install “Pro-Solid Soffit" (while) under all soffit areas The Village will provide the following: 1) AH building materials and supplies and fasteners nec­ essary' to complete Ute project 2) Trucks and dumpsters for all waste and scraps 3) Thc necessary “Scissor lift” for reaching necessary i elevated areas 4) Necessary electrical power for contractors power tools The Contractor will provide thc following: 1) All hand and power tools necessary to complete the above "Description of Work" fl 2) Proof of General Liability. Products & Completed Operations (Minimum of $500,000) 3) Proof of workers Compensation coverage for all employees working for lhe contractor 4) if a sole proprietor, the applicable sole proprietor form must be submitted (Form provided by the Village) In the event there is unforeseen additional work required because of unforeseen circumstances, it will be llt he sole discretion of the Village to seek other compet­ itive bids from other contractors to complete the extra ’Xded'bto should be titled “Page Building Bid" and •II hL accepted by mail or at the Page Memorial o‘ n .Village Office) 839 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 until 5:00 p.m.. Tuesday April 30, 2013. . . j bor Joiiar amount to complete ,sS-SCJ*—*awarded. f rk .should be directed Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. Apnl 22,2013 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, sec­ ond floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. , The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Council to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on the necessity of improvements and the establishment of a special assessment district for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2013. . The City will provide necessary reasonable a,d and services to disabled persons wishing to attend these hearings upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945­ 2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777- Thomas E.E"}^ City Clerk writ's position Opening s , County Animal Shelter is now aC c|cTk. to “ the Director with the <^’ . Clerk will Assist L Hhe animals as well as all other sh^ ho0l S n SrnenU indude at least a bJ <mal „ t'p mnXd assessment skills, shelter of*1' "Sfice «perienee. animal rescue or NeutS Return) knowledge. The base is $11.57. Please send a cover letter, resume and comPl<!ed J°b application form to: Dr. Diana Newman* Dirccl°k Barry County Animal Shelter, 54q inlmslrial Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058. An anJ.Lion and description is available at orn7 contacting the Shelter, ^9^»-w85' dnewman@barrvcountv.org Deadline for applications: April 2$ 2013 W 5 P,in’ Strategic task force pushes toward final report Representatives from each of several strategic planning sessions held within the Hastings Area School System community last month, met as a strategic planning force last week to review and prioritize identified goals. Led by facilitator Gary Rider, rep­ resentatives from the community, business, city government, administrative, support staff, teachers, students and parents were present sorted through Informationgathered at the strategic planning sessions and on-line questionnaires addressing SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) objectives to the success of Hastings Area Schools . The strategic planning task force will create vision, mission and promise statements as well as a key priorities list for administrators and staff to focus on areas of improvement. The finished work will then move to the HASS staff and core group for finalization and publication �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl **8 2013 — Page Notice Of Mortg^oU-ECTo^^>c Previous Minutes Bills mhLOn9Lake ^">0'0 Associate (,fBW0Iks perAdjourned 7:25 pm aSUrer,& Ta* Motions Submitted by. Deborah Attested to by Mad, s. Fo^^^* supervisor OMCBSM Pc- notice to creditors Decedent’* Eatate TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor. Rowland F. Hall. DOB: 12/31/1921 SSN: xxx-xx-6694, who lived at P.O. Box 130. Hastings. Michigan d<ed 4/5'2013. There is no per­ sonal representative of the settlor’s estate lo whom Lettons of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that n'l claims against the Rowland F. Hall Trust dated 7/26/1979 (as .amended), will be forever banned unless presented to Garry L. Hall Trustee(s) within 4 months after the date of publication. Date; 4/15/2013 Laura E. Radle P72886 Bridgewafer Place, P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Ml 49501 616/336-6000 Garry L. Hall P.O. Box 130 Hastings. Ml 49056 rnmrt 616/942-2383 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V>e axKWons Va rnortoS m S^°en 'na<,° ln WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HILTON and JAMe? by KIMBEf>LY WIFE AS At TENA^sTm ”US8^D NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ 1151994 b-utv nJ k 2r?05 ,n Document No. est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy R. Hernandez, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s). to "XmP 2OT5 RM Banl< N A- “ Tn,s,t!e Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as cK.mnd M 2 5’R23 by a5S!9nment. There is nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or Hundred?Uh0 da’° heroof tho sum of On® assigns, Mortgagee, dated Juno 29. 2009, and recorded on July 2. 2009 in instrument Dohars inH e 5and Four Hundred Seven Dollars and Eighty-Scvcn Cents ($116,407.87) 200907020006901, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as dowc'M !2!r0St 01 7,750% pGr annum. Under the assignee as documented by an assignment, in a‘n0d in mortgage and the hn ? n SUCh 0350 mado and Pmvided. notice is Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage ncreby g.ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the oy a sale of thc mortgaged prcm:ses, or some part sum of Seventy Thousand Twenty-Seven and o them, at pubic venue at the East doors of the 41/100 Dollars ($70,027.41). Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, in Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ bounty. Michigan at 01:00 PM on Apnl 25. gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ 2013. Smd prem scs are located in the City of vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, described as: Land situated in the City of Hastings, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, is described as of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Mows: THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 6 AND 7, 1.00 PM, on May 9. 2013. BLOCK 26, OF EASTERN ADDITION TO THE Said premises are situated In Village of CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, unless determ neo abandoned in accordance with described as: Commencing 80 Rods South of the MCLA §600.324 ia, in wnich case the redemption Northwest comer of said section 22, thence East 40 period shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Rods, thence South 8 Rods 6 Feet, thence West 20 TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ Rods, thence North 60 Feet, thence West 20 Rods, thence North to the p'ace of beginning. gagee can rescind tho sale In that event, your The redemption period shall bo 6 months from damages, if any. are limited solely lo the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be he’d responsible to the person who buys the which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. property al tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the ff the property is sold at foreclosure sale under mortgage holder for d imaging the property during Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. the redemption penod. If you are a tenant in the pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held propcry, you may have certain rights. Dated: March 28 . 2013 The Bank of New York Mellon Trust responsible to the person who buys the property at Company. National Association fka The Bank of tne mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the New York Trust Company. N.A. as successor to redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A . as Trustee for RAMP Dated: April 11, 2013 2005-RZ3 Mortgagee/Assignce SCHNEIDERMAN For more information, please call: & SHERMAN. P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite FC X (248) 593-1302 300 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48335 Trott & Trott. P.C. GMAC.012970 (03-28)(04-18) rww, Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farm ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #349453F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo (04-11)(05-02) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ T7tm75 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TARY DUTY THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ your damages, if any. shall bo limited solely to the POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be rescind­ tho conditions of a mortgage made by Davd Payne ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, II and Amy Payne, husband and Wife, original mort­ your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the gagors). to Long Beach Mortgage Company, return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2006, and recorded on est. August 16. 2006 in instrument 1168688, and MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-8 as assignee as docu­ Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 29. 2005, and recorded on Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be May 5. 2005 in Instrument 1146012, and assigned due at the dato hereof tho sum of One Hundred Six by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 81/100 assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage Dollars ($106,573.81). Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ sum ol One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Seven vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Hundred Sixty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($133,763.19). be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township.of be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are Bescntwd or some pan of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County at as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. 28. Tom 1 North. Range 7 West, described as. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Beg.nning at a point on tho West .ne o ' Barry County, Michigan, and are described as’: Seston 28. which lies North 2 degreeiti m.nutes East. 495 03 feet from the Southwest “™r o s Section: thence North 2 degrees ’5 241.40 feel; thence South M fc-gioas 30 East 608.90 feet to an iron 19 feet We st of I co lertine of the road; thence Sou h 01 degrees 23 minutes West. 241.40 feet; thence Noon degrees 30 minutes West. 616.77 .ee of beginning. 6 months from The redemption penod ^all bo b aban. the date of such sale. u"lo.^c^60o 3241a. in ooned m accordance with MCLA which case the redemption penod shall be 30 oay^ from the date of such sale. if me property is sold at sa|e under sale Cnapfer 32 of lhe Revised Judicature pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the bo< property at responsibio io the person who fa• ys ^/mortgage the mortgage foreclosure I® ° m duftng the holder tor damag.ng the prop' 7 redemption period Dated-Apnl 4. 2013 Fo* more information, please ca rCS (246) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Acomeys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste rvm-ngtQn Hitts, Michigan 48334 Fi-e #422287F01 KM4)(04-25) Beginning at a point on tne West lino of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to lhe City of Hastings, as recorded in Uber 3 ot plats, Page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest comer ol said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 sec­ onds East, 103.14 feet along said West Imo; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East, 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West, 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200 00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemplion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 19G1. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the properly al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April II, 2013 For mere information, please callFC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. . Attorneys For Servicer nt440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 F«SonH.«8.Mid>KJan 48334-5422 F,ta <241882F03 (04-111(0502) this firm >s a de0VdNp\INforma^pt‘ ING TO COLLECT A » u$£p F0R TuJMATlON WE OBTAIN WILL ®^|aCT q”AT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE COJJ |f YOU ARhim1^ at THE NUMBER Bf,L5/HY DUTY. ACTIVE M'L1'rac- This Saia ATTN PURCHAS^jing man!??* SCHNEIDERMAN A SHERMANuP.G... MPTING.TO COLLECT AJJEDT.. ANY JNEORMATlQN.WE.OaTAlN_WlLL.BE USED FOB THALPUBPOSEc. PLEASLCONTAC.T OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF. YOLLABE JN ACTIVE. rescinded by th® any, In that event, your d"^ of the bld sSo?® ,ln»ited aolely to the rewrn lnle ’mount tendored at MORTGAGE SALE gG jn the conditions of a "'r(lOd woman Z J° Afino Murray. an Electron^ r ^^nal mortgagor^), to Mod9^ da?0(J Ociobe^^aHon Systems. Inc., MortgogI 1O 2005°® 2005. and recorded on NoveMOrlQ "ln ’,rument 1156029, and assign®® ^ asdccSi9?0 ,0 Bank of America. N A^s «^/ rocoft9^ by an MIUTARY. DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado tn Ino conditions Of a mortgage mado by TRAVIS K. assignment, m 0a"Y ^claimed to ®n wtveh mortnage there ’ QnQ H ^dut, a! the data hereof Ninety-SSn ^-Two Thousand Four Hund'®0 ' 9ht and 82/100 Dollars ($162,498.82). contain • Under the power of.®3 dCh Ca^Cm 2 sa:d mort­ gage and tho statute |ha3- made and pro. vided, notice is hereby 9* h(? mortgage will be foreclosed by a ^.oJbbcvenrt1^ Pf®mises or some part of them. wtth n at ,ha Placo of holding tho circuit co«£ o Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16. 2013 Said premises arei s> d n Township of Johnstown, Barry County M'ch.gan, and nfe described as: Lots 1 ?k„P,al °J Shore Acres at Fine Lake. acc®"? ■9 ,h® 'ecorded plat thereof. Additional vacan^ °t desenbed as: That portion of Lot numbered 0 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded n the office of the Register of Deedsjn' and Jor Barry County. Michigan, commencing at me Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of th® Pla of Shor/A?™ Township 1 North. Ran9® 8 West, and runninci thence Southerly on ^-Wp^erty l.ne ol said Lot Numbered 2 extended. ’eel to Wa'nut Drive thence Easterly along tho North I ne ot said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of lhe Southwest 1/4 Of Sect on 29. Township 1 North. Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feett to the nt of tne po po.nx Ot beginning beoinnmg. Also line of Wa'nut Walnut commencing at a point on el® the South fine Drive, 22 feel West of the East line of tho West 1/2 of tho Southwest 1/4 of Scct.on 29. Township 1 North, Range 8 Wesl, Southerly a distance of 120 feet: thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to tho point of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, m which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is so'd at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder tor damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, ptease call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #267286F02 (04-18,(05-09) T7V7VM FOHFCLOSURF NOT1CF (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND AMY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by John T. Deason a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Nabonal City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank dated the 26th day ol March, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of April. 2007, m Instrument #1178301 as amended in Loan Mod.fication Agreement dated effective 3-1-12, and recorded 4-25-12. in Instrument #201204250004871 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal of $67,206 51 (sixty-seven thousand two hundred six and 51/100) plus accrued interest at 6.375% (six point three seven five) percent pet annum. And no suit pro­ ceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of safe contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 25th day of April, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mort­ gage. Which said premises are described as fol­ lows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Beginning at Point "G” on the Southerly Imo of Stevens Road as shown in the Plat of Steven’s Wooded Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Pago 3; thence South 83 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East. 2553.00 feet along the Southerly line of Steven's Road to Point of said Plat; thonce South 04 degrees 50 minutes 45 sec­ onds West. 264.09 feet; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West, 172.00 feet; thonce North 11 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds West. 292.45 foot to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6203 Osprey Drive PPN; 08-07-300-048­ 50 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant lo MCLA 600 3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at mortgage foreclosure saI° or |0 the mortgage holder for damaging th® Property during the redemption period. The redemption pQriod sha|| six months from lhe date of m!o un|ess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 62°H3K4la' in which 035S 1redempt10n period shall be 30 days from the date of such Doted. March 28. 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney _or P Wellman, VVe.nberg & ^eis qo L Drivc’ SU,W 20°‘S Tr°y- Ml 4808-1 WWR# 10116022 (03-28)(04-18) 77577306 a! n N 3nd KR,STY J. CHILTON. HUSBAND AND V/iFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration oystems, Inc fMERS"), solely as nominee for lender and tender’s successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated January 15. 2007, and recorded on January 25, 2007. in Document No. 1175559, and ass^ned by said mortgagee to Federal Notional Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof thc sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents (S74.C66 98). includ­ ing interest at 6.380? > per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi’l be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, At the East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM odock. on May 2, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 22 OF WALTHOR PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 1 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sate under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL GOO 3278, tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mort­ gage ho'der for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 LBPS.002872 FNMA (04-04,(04-25) n5775M N0TJCE.0EM0RIGAGE_SAkE Default having been mado in tho cond.tions of a certain Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER J. HARTKE. an unmarried man. whose address is 833 E. Bond Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, to lhe UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through tho Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department ot Agriculture, with an office being located at 3260 Eagle Park Drive. Suite 107, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated April 28. 2009 and recorded April 30. 2009 in Instrument No. 20090430­ 0004685 ol Barry County Records; and by reason of such default tho Mortgagee elects to declare tho entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo for principal, interest, and other applicable charges, the sum ol ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTYTHREE AND 60/100 ($101,483.60) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative; Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of tho power of sate contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of lhe statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the promises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to tho highest O dder, at the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, cn Thursday May 9, 2013 at 1:00 o’clock p.m.. local time, and said premises will be sold to pay tho amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 4.6250% percent interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said salo; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Lands and premises situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, and State of Michigan: Lot 7. except the West 10 feoL also Lot 8, Block 12. H J. Kenfields Addition, according lo the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, also a fractional lot North of Lot 7 described as commencing at a point on the North line of Lot 7 that is East 10 feet from the Northwest comer of Lot 7, lhenco Northerly along tho extension of the West property line to lhe Right of Way of State StreeL thence Southeasterly along the Right of Way ol State Street to a point where the North line of Lot 7 intersects with the Right of Way of State Street, thence West to the Place of beginning; also a blank lot East of Lol 8 described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 8; thence Easterly along lhe Right of Way of Bond Street to the Westerly edge ol tho nghl of Way of State Street; thonce Northwesterly along tho right of way of State Street to lhe Northeasterly comer of Lo! 8. thence South to tho place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from lhe date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned in which case lhe redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the date ol sale. This is an attempt to col'ect a debt Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For funner information with regard lo this foreclo­ sure. contact USDA. Rural Development at the Centralized Servicing Center, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, Building 105. FC-215. St Louis, Missouri 63120. telephone 800-349-5097, ext. 4500. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL 600 3278, if the above­ described property is sold ot a foreclosure sale the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sa.e or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated April 11.2013 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rurul Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department Mortgagee By. Robert J. Zilta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee Scheuerle & Zitta, LLP 300 Washington Avenue PO Box 212 Grand Haven. Ml 49417 616-842-1470 , of . Agriculture. FORECLOSURE NOTICF - BARRY COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default tvjs txen made m the conditions of a certa.n mortgage made by Bruce Royal and Doro’hy E Royal, ho wrte to MG Investments, Inc. an Ind'ana Corporation. Mortgagee dated May 18. 1993. recorded M r/ 26. 1998, in Document No. 1012421. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Bank 8 Trust F.S B by an assignment dated May 22. 1993, recorded September 7. 1999. n Document No 1034961. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date herco’. the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Five snd Ct/100 ($75 005.01) Dollars, includ cg interest at 11 09* .. per annum Under tee power of cate contained m said mortgage ond the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa d mort­ gage wJI bo foreclosed by a sate o* tne mortgaged premised, or somo part of them, at pub! c vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court >n Barry County. In Hastngs. Barry County. Meh gar., a; 1:00 o’ dock p.m.. on May 2. 2013. Sad premise a are situated in Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest Comer of the East 1/2 c! tne Southeast 1/4 of Section 12. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, thence East 545 feet for a place Gf beg nning, thence North 782 feel; thence East 775 feut thence South 282 feet; thence West 345 tent; thence South 500 feet; thence West 435 feet to tne place of beg.nning Tho redemption penod shall bo six months from the date of such sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with 194SCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date c! such sate. Dated March 28, 2013 Storing Bank & Trust F.S.B Assignee ol Mortgagee THAV GROSS PC • Attorneys David J. Bennett (P10690) 30150 Telegraph Rd , Ste. 444 Bingham Farms. Mt 48025­ 4549 (248) 645-1700 (04-04,(04-25) TJirtwr Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be llmrted solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Kris A Roberson Joined by Spouse Megan Roberson, original mortgagor(s), to Solstice Cap tal Group Inc , Mortgagee, dated July B, 2005, and recorded on August 24, 2005 in instrument 1151615, and modified by agreement dated June 21. 2006. and recorded on September 1. 2006 in instrument 1169435. and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, and assigned by sa«d Mortgagee to Bank ot Amenca. National Associations successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series WMABS 2006-HE1 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, m Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred - Twenty-Seven-and 50/100 Dollars ($205,927 50). Under the power of sate contained in sa d mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on Apnl 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Lot 12 of PLAT of BROOKVIEW, according to the plat thereof, being a part of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 9 West of Barry County Records. AND ALSO; Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North CO degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West along tho North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26 a dis­ tance of 1600.36 feet: thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236.60 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West parallel with said North and South 1/4 l.ne 797.59 fee! to the Southwest corner of Lol 12 of Brookview accord ng to tho Plat thereof as recorded in tho Office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plats on page 48; thence North 90 degrees 00 m nutes 00 seconds East along the South line of sad Plat of Brookview 520.57 feet; thence along a Traverse fine of the West bank of a creek the fol­ lowing courses, South 35 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds West. 282.03 feet; thence South 04 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West. 282.29 feet, thence South 65 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds West. 50.81 feet; thonce South 36 degrees 15 min­ utes 37 seconds West. 142.92 feet; South 16 degrees 14 minutes 51 seconds West. 115.42 feet, thence South 87 dogroes 38 minutes 49 seconds West, 61.02 feet: thence South 26 degrees 34 min­ utes 18 seconds West, 41.26 feot to tho end of said Traverse line; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 85.58 feot to the point of begin­ ning. ALSO including all land lying between tho above described Traverse line and lhe centertine cf said creek. Also together with an EASEMENT tor ingress and egress from Mann Road over a strip of land 20 feet in width, described as Beginning at a point on lhe North and South 1/4 fine of said Section 26, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds Wesl, 1600.36 leot from the South 1/4 post of Said Section 26. thence continuing North 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West. 20.00 feet, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 236 60 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 min­ utes 16 seconds East. 20 00 feet; thence Soutn 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 236 60 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. II the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Jud.cature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tne borrower wJl be he’d responsible to lhe person who buys the property at tne mortgage foreclosure sale or to me mortgage holder for damaging the property during me redemption period. Dated. March 28. 2013 For more information, please call. FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servcer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #347651F03 (03-28)(04-18) �Fracking is topic of Yankee Springs forum by David DcDccker Staff Writer Tlic subject ot mineral leases on public hind in Yankee Springs was address at a pub­ lic forum April 11 inside the Yankee Springs lownship Hall. Oser 120 concerned residents attended the forum with Supervisor Mark Itnglcrth moderating. Guest speakers for the discussion were Mike Miller, a representative of the Michigan Oil and Gas Association; Bill Mitchell ‘a Michigan Department Environmental Quality respresentative; Eric Pessell is Director of Environmental Health for thc Barry-Eaton District Health Department; Steve Loshcr of lhe Michigan Land Air Water Defense group; and Aaron Wissner of the non profit Local Future. The forum speakers were able to present their point-of-v iews on the issue of fracking and then Englerth entertained questions from residents. k and began by Miller was the first U> business Mating he has been in the oil and g an(j a chai­ Miller. lenging business to I* . lion and statHe went on ionise » P■ fossi| ed natural gas is he ci j$much fuel available. Miller said natural gas since 1954. more abundant than 11 a'hS ywV^pply . • led was only g°S *” thC St‘‘With the technology and horizontal drilling. saI hy)* plus year horizontal drilling has brough about 4 ph oil production primarily in North Dakota.” Natural ga$' accOrdinp to Miller, provides jobs and generates electricity. He said is very good busincss for the State of Michigan. Natural gas prOvided a very gixxl job boost and economic impact for the state according i0 filler. In his presentation. Miller said the natural gas industry in Michigan provides W million annually in taxes to the local governments, along with S50 million in state fee* and laxes« and $80 million paid out to private land owners in pumping proceeds In addition, thc oil and gas industry' in Michigan has funded SI billion to the Michigan Natural Resource Fund. He said the fund his spent $1-3 million in Barry County. Miller went on to explain thc process of hydraulic fracturing using diagrams and illus­ trations of geological formations and well construction. He said all that will Ik left after the actual drilling process is a red-colored well head. Wissner was next to present and used a map of Yankee Springs to explain his con­ cerned about horizontal fracturing. “What are thc concerns n regular resident might have about fracking?’* said Wissner. “First of all 1 think of truck traffic. How much is it going to cost the township and tax payers to maintain the roads? When there are hun­ dreds of trucks going in and out, bring and taking equipment to the site. Undoubtedly that is going to be an expense for the town­ ship.” The Local Future leader said noise is also a concern because the drilling process is a 24hour-7-day-a-week and is quite loud. He said there can be one pad every 40 acres. Each pad will be brightly lit during the two to three legal notices NOTICE OEMQBIGAGEEQHECLQSAJfiEJSALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATOLeUBCHASEBS; This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shaH be l.mrted solely lo the return of the b‘d amount tendered at sa'o. plus interest. .MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew F. Orrura and Sally M. Omara. Husband and Wife, ong•nal mortgagors), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 1999. and record­ ed cn October 4. 1999 in instrument 1036076. in B.vry county records. M chigan. on which mortgage there is claimed lo tr? duft at tho date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 31/100 DoVars (574.251.31). Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or seme part of them, at pubi.c vendue, at tho place of ho'ding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. cn May 2. 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The Northerly 35 feet of Lot 4 all of Lots 5. 6, 7 and 8. Plat of Sunnyside as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats Page 45. Tho tedemp’.on period shall be 6 months from the date cf such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance With MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is 5-C’d at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of me Revised Juo cature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 6C0.3278 the borrower will be ho.'d responsible to the person who buys the property a! lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the redemp­ tion pened Dated: April 4. 2013 For more information, please call: FC J 1248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Re 4381443F02 (04-04)(04-25) 77577506 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sole may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus IntercsL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tne cond tions of a mortgage made by Elia Laurent, a single woman and Joseph V/. Hawkins, a smgle man as joint tenants w.th full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated January 4. 2002, and recorded on January 10, 2002 m instrument 1072827. and modified by agreement dated October 15. 2009, and recorded on November 13, 2009 in instrument 200911130011077. and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, M chigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Nmoty-Soven Thousand S.x Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars (597,603.96). Under lhe power of sale contained in sa'd mort­ gage and tne statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the place of hold ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 100 PM, on April 25, 2013. Sa'd premises aro situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. M.ch'gan, and are described as: Lot 936 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to |ho recorded Plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wnicn case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. I’ t:w property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 o’ the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held reapons b’e to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption penod. Dated March 28, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Siu 200 Farm ngfon H.Hs. Michigan 48334 5422 F.le F419328F01 (03-28,(04-18) TWICAi ING TO COLLECT A DEBTAN>''NTORMATI ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ____ Notice Ol Mortoage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed soldy to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Charles W Speer and Alison F Speer, husband and wife, origi­ nal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 15. 2003 in instrument 1119240, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barty county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred SixtyFour and 58/100 Dollars (S61.364.58). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Block 14. of H.J. Kenfiolds addition to City of Hastings, fka Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 Pago 9 of Plats The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date cf such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wh ch case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated April 11. 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File *422B98F01 (04-11,(05-02) mui* MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L Troseth and Patricia Troseth AKA Patricia A. Troseth, husband and wife, original morlgagor(s), to Greenndgo Mortgage Services. LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2005. and recorded on March 14. 2005 in instrument 1142698. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ten and 42/100 Dollars ($135,610.42) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venduo, at tho place ol holding the circut court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16,2013 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 4 of Fairview Estates No. 1. as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 6. Barry County Records The redemption perod shall bo 6 months from the date of such sal^ unless determined aban­ doned in accordance MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redomptarx ptnod shall bo 30 days from tne date of such sale. If tno property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ot the Revised Jutfcature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 46334-5422 File #369148F03 rrtmu (04-18,(05-09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In lhe conditions of a mortgage mado by Bnan Knapper and Lisa Knapper, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 27, 2002, and recorded on January 7, 2003 in instrument 1095057. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Ono Hundred Thirty-Two and 54/100 Dollars ($153,132.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court withm Barry County at 1:00 PM, on May 9. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on tho West lino of Section 30, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West. 990 feel South of the Northwest comer of tho Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 330 feel; thence East 1320 feet, more or less, to the East l.ne of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 330 foot; thence West 1320 feel, more or less, to the point of beginning Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the data of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which cate tne redempt on period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such sale. If the properly is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please coll: FC D (248) 593-1300 Troll k Trott, PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 40334-5422 File «r296859F02 (04-11,(05-02, Notlco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Ths salo may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, sha5 be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at salo, plus Inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Williams and Brenda L W»U ams, husband and wife, original morlgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007 and recorded on November 27. 2007 in instrument 20071127-0004622. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. N.A. as assignee Qs documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirtv-Eiqht and 38/100 Dollars (S108.338.38). Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and prov'ded, notice Is herebv given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged prcm:sos, or some pan of them m oubbe vendue, at the place of holding the circuit'ecu” within Barry County, at •00 PM, on May 9 2013 « o Said premises 'are situated in Township of Bainmore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Northwest 1/4 of tho Southwest 1/4 0’ Section 35 t± 2 North. Rango 8 West, except that pan SiZJu Mng South of Iho centeri.no OHSW Ro^nc™°$ ol the cemod.no of Bird nww 1710 redemDbnn ^riod s^11 be 6 ,f0,n ’be date of £PJch J^Xmless determined aban­ doned in accoM?®. with MCLA 600 3241a. m .Xto" ^"od 6ha“ b0 30 dayS •I the propelsud’ 5;d ol foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of th 'noised Judicature Act of 196’. Pursuant to Me? 1/^3278 ’he borro>fi/or Wl11 bd h0,dt jespons.b’e to If °O f3ln who buys tho property at ’be morigftnf p,° sale or to tho mortgage holder for°H. °fec osU\no property during the r°dcmpiiOn paging ,n Da’od: Apnt ^h0^ SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of n mortgage made by STEVEN R. SEARLES and DEANNA L SEARLES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS-J, solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2008. and recorded on October 2, 2008, in Document No. 20081002-0009670, and re-recorded on Apnl 8. 2013 in Document No. 2013-004849, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB. as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum ot One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Thirty Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($179,030.41), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part ol them, at public venue, Al the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at 01.00 PM o'clock, on May 16, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2. A PAR­ CEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 31. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 47 SECONDS EAST 660 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31 A DISTANCE OF 1324.76 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 31. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 332.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 1324.74 FEET TO SAID SECTION LINE. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 332.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETH­ ER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 32 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 330.88 FEET TO THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF PINE LAKE ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 418.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FOR­ MER CENTERLINE 66 75 FEET. THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 597.57 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE. THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SECTION LINE 131.56 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 31. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MIN­ UTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 2650.82 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 66 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE 2303.78 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 934.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Tho redemp­ tion period shall bo 6 months from lhe date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case lhe redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure salo under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will bo hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing tho redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Shorman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FSB.005068 FHA (04-18)(05-09) weeks of drilling. . . _f-*v A fourth concern for Wissner is the safety and use of water by the drillers. “During the drilling of a well, no how good the drillers or cements are. can always be issues with the cement well casings," he said. He explained up to ten pump trucks are brought in containing water, chemicals and a fine sand, to pump down the well at extreme ly high pressure. Wissner said the new hori­ zontal well have ten times the water pressure of a traditional vertical hydraulic fracturing well which the industry say have been in Michigan for the last 60 years. “You’re forcing fen times thc liquid down the well at ten times the pressure.’’ he said. “The casing is under much more pressure. This type of pressurizing has only happened in Michigan in thc last 10 to 15 years. Michigan has 15 or less of these wells in the northern Lower Peninsula.’ Wissner said Yankee Springs needs to pro­ tect its most valuable assets which is thc abundance of clean water and the abundance of state land which attracts many tourists to the area. “The townships cannot prevent drilling on private lands, but what the townships can do is put ordinances in place to reduce the town­ ships' liability for expenses and reduce the possibility of disruptive activities," said Wissner. “Ordinances such as the amount of water withdrawn, or truck traffic and weight limits, noise level limits, or activities during certain hours. There is a whole range of ordi­ nances the township can look al putting in place." Bill Mitchell is a geologist with the DEQ and was the next presenter. “Our job, my job is to enforce the laws that are passed by our elected officials in Lansing." said Mitchell. “I don't write lhe laws. I don’t make the laws. 1 don’t have anyinput. My job is basically to enforce the rules that are enacted by Lansing. Our job is to pro­ tect lhe environment." Mitchell oversees the permitting, drilling, producing and well plugging process for the people of Michigan. He explained the process he goes through to regulate a drill from permit to plug and restoration of the drill site. He showed geological formation illustra­ tions and spoke about 27 active vertical, shal­ low wells in Barry County, at depths around 1,500 to 2.000 feet. Eric Pessell opted not lo present, but said he was available to answer questions. Steve Loshcr was the final presenter for the evening and began with, “I am not going to talk about accidents because they are inevitable. They will happen. Six percent of the wells fail immediately, that’s and industry figure. Thirty percent of wells fail within 60 years. Keep in mind that human error and well casing failure arc lhe two primary causes of problems with this technology. The maxi­ mum number for truck traffic per well is 1,500 to 2,000 truck trips. “Fracking is more than just fracking. You can’t put it in a vacuum. You have to look at all the ancillary activities which have to exist for this to take place. One of the things is compressor stations because the gas doesn't magically get from a well to a flow line to a gathering line to a high-pressure transmission line without a bank of large diesel motors run­ ning full bore 24/7. Thai’s permanent. That doesn’t go away. It's permanent infrastructure. It's the kind of infrastructure you as a lown­ ship have the power to regulate." After the presentations tow nship residents asked questions about topics ranging from water withdrawal to site restoration, and lia­ bility for trucks spills of toxic chemicals. Supervisor Englerth thanked everyone for participating during lhe three-hour meeting and said lhe township will consider all it heard during the evening. LEGAL rtOTICE o SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Mooting April 10. 2013 onS'rTtTw p mS,0n8bu'nc' meepng to Also present were 13 guests Agenda was approved, as changed Minutes from the March 27 mha .« Hearing were approved. ’ 2013 Annual Budget Public comments, if anv worn Commissioners. Parks. h,a „ reports were placed on tile Department <oXPal SquM DopS P~nS a"b hires lor ,h9 F„a receiver? °'' T'easG,e, ancl Clerk's Report's wore on^^a^Tu^M copin’ ”the “bra,y I^^PC309 Attorneys Fo e ‘ ’'^Nonh'X1;^' $to 200 F“'mln0t(w jj*«orn HW 43334.5422 r‘,o'«^06^Mld"3 Approved Id pav Town ", Z ^'n8 Public comments aS^"3'0' «8 269.60 were received. ward comments, •1 any, SubXrdbyO;OUn’e<,a,835P-n- Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by: JmStonebumer, Supervisor �Kylir Hayes (left) and Emma Keech are Northeastern’s .A?n n9 Cltlzens f°r April. They are joined by teacher Alisa Willard. St Rose sixth grader Arthur Kensington, named his school’s Young Citizen for the month o! 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To me, it s so dangerous and it’s so selfish and so easily avoided. You have options other than driving when you ve been drinking." .April is Alcohol Awareness Month and Schipper said the courts arc working hard lo make a statement aboul lhe dangers and con­ sequences of drinking. In 2012 alone, —7 drunk driving offenses came through his court and another 214 cases involved drugs of some t j pe , ' Schipper says (hose numbers don l even begin to tell lhe whole story. He lists domes­ tic \ iolence. minor assaults, minors in posses­ sion. resisting arrest and fleeing officers as just some of lhe othcr crimes that loo often also include use ol alcohol. • It’s a really dangerous drug.” he added. “Alcohol makes people aggressive and vio­ lent. In addition to the drunk drivers, we sec lhe disorderly conduct cases and resisting arrest. Often the potentially most dangerous cases arc frequently lied to alcohol.” Schipper said as a judge he takes a hard stance against offenders, but he also wants to give people opportunities to make better Skylar Scott Ross-Matrau. 19. of Shelbyville, was sentenced recently in Bany County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to probation violation. Judge Amy McDowell sentenced the Ross-Matrau to 45 days in thc Bany County Jail, with credit for 15 days served. Ross-Matrau was given nine months of probation in October 2012 on charges of pos­ session of marijuana. That probation has been revoked He also was ordered to pay $690 in costs and fines. Additional charges of posses­ sion of controlled substance were dismissed by lhe prosecuting attorney. Robert Joe Gamble, 50, of Nashville was sentenced by Barry- County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell to serve nine months in jail on a charge of possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance. Gamble was given cred­ it for 51 days sened in jail and was ordered to pay $398 in costs and fines. An additional charge of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Matthew Arthur White, 28. Climax, was sen­ tenced to nine months in jail and 24 months of I it s also i«nP°r,nnt 10 llst M ?cm’ni‘'<il for probation vioIali°n. The word, L If savs it * a,w"'Sand 1 ' , ...i tiuMii’ht he s.!Vk r‘ ehoiees. i' alh. :;1,d> getting out. and nndcrsiaod " !'■ .h..’,,,.,.. when appro,le.v have to stay 001 trol,ble a year inthc county and make uhan.A - not jus, froths. But. if they do that, change Sehtpp^™^^ ‘hen the uffvn. e d(H.sn‘t follow them forever. 11 P’VL‘s us ni()]v t(H,|s (o find ways (o get the program in ''j!!^d"pI(.js under advisement nR’"‘»pe aenv-s to ih^e >oun^ Pcoplc.” alcohol are ol^d(|,L.cilr of probationbchtppk.r a|so |jope> to start a Sobriety and sentenjxd to a bin > the pn). ourt wj(hin ule District Court in thc coming '^'^^'TthTXe i> never n.,MHtweeks. T),c |)e said, will be to help pcoXh’uieiter appem* •'>- P c make a change l^cir ^’Vcs they affect the rest of their lives. ■Let’s face it." he said, kids make mis takes, but sometimes we need to give them a •ffsss: possession were often given only three months of probation. If they got into troub e after that three months, thc second offense was punishable by fines. „ .. "They just came in and paid a J me. saia Schipper. "That didn’t seem right.” With the new system initiated within the Barry County Courts, Schipper said teens will soon learn that a second offense will land probation after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, third offense. He was given credit for 68 days jail time served. In addition, lhe last three months of his jail sentence are suspended with probation so long as he attend AA meet­ ings three times per week. He also can be allowed on work release from (he jail as long as employment is verified by the sheriff’s depart­ ment. White was ordered to pay $ 1,698 in costs and fines. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while his driver’s license is sus­ pended was dismissed by the prosecuting attor­ ney. Joshua Curtis Riggs, 25, of Springfield, was sentenced to 60 days in jail on each count of domestic violence and interference with an electronic communication device. The jail sen­ tence is suspended with 18 months of proba­ tion. Riggs was sentenced recently in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell. He was given credit for 11 days served in jail. Riggs also was ordered not to have any contact with the victim and pay $1,485 in costs and fines. Estate Sale />’ us incss Services Recreation ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. BASEMENT WATERPROOFING; PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold ‘ ‘ remediation. Local/licensed, Free estimates. (517)290-5556. WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are in­ terested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Help Wanted DRIVERS: NEED HOME Time, Miles? Dedicated Round I rip Runs. GR, MI to KC, MO. $1,000 Sign-On, OTR. CDL-A. 1 yr “ www.mtstrans.com MTS: 800-748-0192 WANTED: EXPERIENCED INDEPENDENT construc­ tion framers and laborers. Must have own transporta­ tion. 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Schipper said the program could have about 15 participants initially and will focus on those drunk driving offenders who are facing a second offense. Schipper said the 18-month program will lx* very strict. He said there will be mandato­ ry counseling, mandatory and frequent meet­ ings with lhe judge and courts, and other restrictions placed on participants. pities if probation is Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... become third or fourth offenders. PUBLLSHER’S NOTICE: AH rcul r»uic advrrti*in^ in this oew»p^per t: subject to thc Fair Housing Act k/xl lhe Mulligan Civil Right* AU uhkh collectively nulr It iHep! to sdvenive “any |>refertncr. hnttuuun or ducnm.tutinn be*cd un race, aokv, reli­ gion. *ex. handicap, Unulwl tutu*. 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Police ^erv called t0 the store March 27 shortly before 1 p,m A Wal-Mart security employ­ ee told police he witnessed the man putting the Blu.Ray djscs in his coat pocket and ‘ben going to the men’s restroom. After he ‘e” the restroom, the man reportedly left the store and didn’t pay for thc discs. According to police, the worker attempted to slop the man in the store, then followed him to the parking lot. The store employee blocked the man in his parking spot while police were called. The five discs were recovered from the man with all of them having been opened and thc anti-theft device removed. The man was taken to thc Barry County Jail. Alleged drunk driver can reflect on accident Police arrested a 28-ycar-old Delton man lor allegedly driving while intoxicated. The man reportedly fled lhe scene of the onevehicle accident April 7 at about 2:37 a.m. Thc accident occurred al M-37 and Strickland Road. Two passengers in the vehicle received^iries and were taken to Bronson Hospital. Police tracked the alleged driver near his home where he was arrested with charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated second offense, and driving while his license is suspended. A witness called police about the accident and identified the people in the vehicle including lhe driver. Mice said the vehicle appeared to be northbound on M-37 when the driver lost control and ran off the road­ way colliding with reflector posts. Toilet paper clogs hot tub filter A Middleville man reported damage to a hot tub at his home March 23. The man had been out of town sa’d ‘hat, when he returned, he found the hot tub was clogged with toilet paper. He also found a leak in the tub he believes may have been caused by the clogged filter and toilet paper. Eor Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 CENTRAL BOILER OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe clean, efficient, wood heat. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, 616-877-4081. Garage Sale nuur—barn—saw SOMETHING FOR EV­ ERYONE. ANTIQUES, 32" FLAT SCREEN TV AND STAND, 3PC DARK PINE QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM SET, PS 2 & 3 GAMES, PICTURE FRAMES, OLD PRINTS, LARGE DOG CRATE, KNICK KNACKS, KITCHEN STUFF, ML CROWAVE, CLOTHES, BABY ITEMS, OLD CAM­ ERAS, DINING ROOM TABLE AND CHAIRS, OLD ELECTRIC STOVE, COFFEE TABLE AND 2 END TABLES-MATCHING GLASS, BOOKS, EN­ TERTAINMENT CENTER, OLD BARBIE DOLLS, OLD WATER SKIS, AND MUCH MUCH MORE. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRII 19111, 20TH, & 21ST. FRI­ DAY AND SATURDAY, 8:00-5:00, SUNDAY 10:00­ 3:00. 6701 N. BROADWAY RD., FREEPORT. Woman preps for probation meeting with vodka A 44-ycar-old D^bon woman was arrest­ ed after showing up a Pr°ba‘»on meeting while allegedly intoxicated. A Barry County Probation officer called police asking that court security conic lo ‘he office and arrest ,lle probationer. The probationer reportedly came t0 the courts for her 10:30 a.m. appointment with her probation officer on APri’ 11 On the way her appointment, she reportedly told police she stopped and bought vodka and drank it while she was driv'ng to the anpointment. The woman was h’ben th" ^ County Jail and charged wilh operating a n)°tor Vch‘de Wh’,C ca‘ed and probate0 v,olanon- Driver gets swamped, then jailed it Battle Creek nwn urrAo? ^'S»d & i"",hC Ban> ' CTwas n'/ Jail oi, J'LTof opera''11? a tno,or vehlf e while in, and reckless driving alter “ one-*aboul 3:3° “ April l4hltleJS Count) Sheriffs deputy found i wulking on M-66 near Uu"erft ,d 2 ut 1 IM mile from the acet­ dent n cc had been called to a res­ idence nc’ when a woman said some­ one ke°nM 6ng her doorbell. The driver said ri”g.nine tmd help and had He was y driving castbound on Butler Road when he said he hit some chatter bumps in the road that caused him to lose control and go into a swamp. His clothing was all wet from get­ ting out of the vehicle in the swamp, but he was not injured. The driver told police he drank beer after the accident He was taken to the Barry County Jail. Who left on the lights in Nashville? old Hastings passenger who had the tube was arrested for possession of a narcotic. The driver was given a verbal warning for not using his turn signal. Tick escape provides alibi When a man started acting strange in the parking lot of the McDonalds restaurant in Hastings, police couldn’t believe what they found. A Nashville man reported an attempted Employees called police at about 9:15 break-in of his garage April 14. The owner a.m. March 29. They said a man was acting told police he had been in thc garage the strange in thc parking lot, reaching into his night before and left it closed with thc door sweatpants and appeared to be grabbing locked. He told police sometime between himself violently. The man then ran into thc 2:30 and 3 a.m. he heard his dogs barking. restaurant’s restroom. When he got up in the morning, he noticed The man told police he had good reason thc lights on in the garage. The homeowner for his unusual actions. He told police he told police he assumed he left them on, but had just gotten back from Tennessee where when he came home from work the lights he had purchased a pick-up truck. While he were on again and the garage door was was gone, a family member let his dogs open. He said it did not appear there was inside thc house. anything missing. Thc dogs, he said, were infested with fleas and ticks and now his home is also infested. The man told police when he arrived at McDonald’s for breakfast, he was bitten in “his private area’ by a tick and reached into his pants out of pain from the bite. The man showed officers the tick he removed in thc restroom. A Dowling man returned home after work Police decided not to confiscate the evi­ and found a broken front door window al his dence and allowed thc man to continue with home. The door was still locked and it did his breakfast. not appear anything was missing from the home or that anyone gained entry to the home. The incident was reported April 4 about 8 p.m. Dowling man finds broken window at home Party’s at the county jail Two women allegedly going home from a party, were arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail on drug-related charges. A 35-year-oId Grand Blanc driver was booked on charger of operating a motor vehicle with the presence of drugs. Her 41year-old passenger from Linden was also arrested for possession of cocaine. A Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy was on patrol April 7 at about 5:30 a.m. near Orchard and Kingsbury- Roads in Delton. The officer reported noticing a vehicle driving very slowly, swerving, and flashing brake lights frequently. The driver pulled over and allegedly signaled for the officer to pass her. The officer instead pulled behind the vehicle to sec if they needed assistance. While talk­ ing to the driver, the officer said he could smell burnt marijuana and asked the driver if they had been smoking. The driver admit­ ted she had. Further investigation found thc passenger also allegedly had what was believed to be cocaine. Speeding driver can’t see the fog Barry County Sheriff’s deputies noticed a driver speeding on Mill Street near Broadway in Hastings. The vehicle also was weaving within its lane and crossed over the fog line on the roadway. Deputies stopped the vehicle and arrested a 26-year-old Hastings woman. She was booked into the county jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Passenger goes to jail after driver fails to use turn signal A driver failed to use his turn signal to change lanes and one of his passengers ended up going lo jail. A Barry County sher­ iff’s deputy stopped the driver April 6 at about 5 a m. near lhe intersection of Tanner Lake Road and M-43 Highway. Thc officer noticed one of the two passengers was extremely nervous while he talked with thc driver. Thc driver and passengers were asked to get out of the vehicle. The driver gave permission for a search of thc vehicle and the passengers also allowed searches. The officer discovered a pen tube believed to contain methamphetamine. The 28-year- Police warn of scams Hastings police are warning people again ' to beware of phone scams where callers ask for money in order for the recipient to claim an alleged award. Hastings Police investi­ gated an April 8 call concerning possible fraud. The victim’s daughter said she believed her elderly mother had been vic­ timized and that she had been scammed out of more than $350,000. Numerous phone calls were reportedly made lo the woman by someone claiming to be an agent of the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes, and that lhe woman had won 8 million dol­ lars. The woman was then asked to forward some money to cover lhe taxes. Over the next several months the woman had been asked to send in more and more money to cover additional taxes and fees- and that her winnings were on the way. Money had been sent in both check and cash form. The investigation is continuing. Police warn everyone not to send money to anyone they don’t know or any business they don’t know and that it should not cost personal funds to claim any winnings. Elderly people are often targeted for this sort of crime, according to police. The Hastings Police continue to encour­ age sons and daughters to monitor bank account statements of their elderly parents. Tic Tac Toe gets damaged at park Playground equipment at the 2nd Ward park was damaged. Hastings city police reported the damage April 8 after a caller complained about the damage. A large plas­ tic Fie lac Toe portion of the equipment had been damaged apparently by someone hitting or kicking the equipment. Damage is estimated at $500. Hastings police investigate Monster break-in Hastings Police are investigating a break, owner told '^liceon AprilTtha^XJhZ sxsx'KsrsS was taken. Hastings Police 310-9031. \ Cy S Cn Observer at 800- �— g fl fe Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday Apn IH, 2013 • Pngs 15 Morse plays part in all eignt of Lakewood’s goals b* Brett BnWr *P‘>rts Editor Lakewood s varsity sirk< xcored eight goals and ShannonJ*11” fool in all of them Monday M<>rSC lad a Morse scored five ./'.i assists as the Vikings kn AhlUl lhlw Maple V.lky 84),XX '*«•>« 1-akewood High School i, acti»n .n crer.,11 on the season 'mpr°VC ,l> 2'! g»Xstheftk^: riwr,o,,hc contest, off an assist"lhm> Mo^m" U> scored three goals in ih» r i ’ ^°n»e then minutes after Sal’d<A T' ha'f’ one f,ve ten minutes of the half. ,wo ln ,,M: final The Vikings struck quickly in the halt as well, with Morse settling a Lion cie.tr ing attempt in lhe middle of her offensive end and ripping a shot into thc net just 1:20 into the second half. Lakewrxxl ended lhe game early getting three goals in 1 minute and 28 seconds in the middle of the second half. Morse assisted on a pair of goals by Mallory Durham then scored the final Viking goal on a tree kick with 18:16 left on the dock. It’s a double edged sword for the Vikings. Head coach Paul Gonzales said he’s pleasant­ ly surprised by rhe amount of offense his ream is generating early in this season, but he wouldn't mind that offense being spread out a bit more’ shannon v • We're much." C‘-'7les ' ui,h otlj ,‘">la was to P,H teams aw a) l lwirx ...K S really "'“’"S k. .) think q. she's only a treslmmn bul 1 S s Eoitlg be a hell ola Player. Gonzales sard Ins I • " l')n „„ ,110vine th*-’ ball around ill I W. ail(| .(ill svairing lor lhal to >lu’ ' j(. ’ Ramc. ..whal we've got io «<« s.H(| P->thc ball around more. Gon^,t llk .. Jhis v,Js •m op|X’rtnn,,y 10 lI° |f‘ 't at halftime- We didn’t really p’^p L al! around |ike j wanted them to. Hop«4u||y> Maple Valley’s Emma McGIocklin (1) fires a free kick towards the Lakewood net during the first half of the Vikings at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tomorrow if we can score some goals early maybe wc can do that.” He was very happy with his team’s defen­ sive effort, with Danielle Kosten earning lhe shut out in goal foi thc Vikings. I he Lion team is still ieaming. Maple Valley generated a link- offense, firing eight shots on goal in the first half. Defensively, the Lions hud moments of solid play but also had lapses where defenders failed to mark up with Viking attackers in front of the l ion ner Head coach Chris Ricketts was shouting, “who’s got 14?’’ for more than a few seconds before Morse lound her alone in the middle of the box to score thc Vikings sixth goal of thc game. 'lhe Lions opened Kalamazoo Valley Association action last Wednesday, falling to Olivet 1-0. ’lhe Eagles’ lone goal came on a penally kick. ’I he Vikings suffered their only loss of the season so far last Thursday, falling 5-1 at Jackson Panna Westeni. “Il was actually a pretty good game against Western,” said Gonzales. “It was really cohl. lhey were a really, really good team. We played really well in lhe first half. Wc were missing a couple players and just ran out of gas.” Emily Tay lor made 21 saves in net for the Vikings. Alexis Johnson scored Lakewood’s lone goal, oft an assist from Salgado. Lakewood’s Shannon Morse pushes the ball ahead during the first half of Monday's non-conference contest with Maple Valley at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) S o-o Victory by First try at father/daughter match-up foiled by weather by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Cold, wet weather caused the cancellation of more than a tennis tournament Saturday morning. It caused the cancellation of a fami­ ly reunion of sorts. Erin Schaefer took over head coaching duties for lhe Cadillac’High School varsity girls’ tennis team this spring. Her father Larry Seger’s Thomapple Kellogg learn, which he’s been leading for 39 years, was supposed to be a part of the Cadillac Invitational today. The weather hadn’t allowed the Trojans lo get in a single match prior to lhe weekend. Schaefer’s Vikings had the chance to partici­ pate in a couple of indoor tournaments, one hosted by Mona Shores and a quad at Michigan State University April 22. Seger got to attend lhe tournament in East Lansing as a spectator. ‘‘We sat in the stands and got to chat and lalk strategy. It was really fun for me I’m really proud of what she’s doing up there.” Seger said. Seger already sees Schaefer as a coach who is great with her kids. The Vikings had a pre­ season leum-building evening at a bowling alley. He planned to try il with his team, but school was canceled on the day it had been planned for. Schaefer said it is nice having an expert one text message away. She asked her dad for help with her first practices, trying to figure out what to do with 30 girls in a gym to prep for lhe season. After the awe of his daughter having that many girls out of the varsity team passed Schaefer said, “he came up with a pretty good ©eftors had four youngsters place at MYWA state tourney Delton had four wrestlers place al the MYWA State Championships March 23 in Battle Creek. The medalists were Seth Lebeck (third) place), Jacob Reed (seventh). Cole Pape (fifth) and Jacob Beaver (fourth). Beavers net two in second half to spoil Saxons' opener Erin Schaefer, who’s in her first spring coaching the Cadillac varsity girls’ tennis team, gets to take a moment during her team’s quad at Michigan State University April 22 to chat with her father Larry Seger, who’s in his 39th year coaching the Thornaoole Kellogg girls. plan for me. He pretty much set up my first w eek of practice.” Schaefer played four years of varsity tennis for her dad at Thomapple Kellogg, after start­ ing her tennis career baiting a ball around with him in the back yard when she was two y ears old. She graduated from TKHS in 1992 then went on to attend Michigan State University. She now teaches sixth grade English al Cadillac’s Mackinaw Trail Middle School. She coached the JV girls a few years ago. and has often helped with the Vikings’ summer camps. Schaefer said it was kind of a “big leap” to accept lhe varsity coaching position last August, bul so far she’s happy she did. While Saturday’s dual was canceled, Schaefer said she and her dad are working on finding a date for a dual between the Trojans and Vikings. While nearly everyone to lhe north was calling off contests last Thursday. Bailie Creek and Harper Creek got in the Saxons’ season-opening varsity girls’ soccer game. “The game was basically a complete mess of frozen rain.” said Saxon head coach Tim Schoessel. who’s girls fell to the host Beavers T-0 ~ The Saxons were hoping for belter weather Wednesday, when they were scheduled to travel lo Grand Rapids Union for another non-conference contest. Hastings is also slat­ ed to host East Grand Rapids Friday. Harper Creek scored both its goals in the second half, pulling shots past Saxon sopho­ more goalkeeper Autumn Demon. Demott made four saves playing the second half m Errors hurt Saxons in pair of losses to Wayland girls Wayland made il to the Division 2 State Semifinals last springll>sl Jusl two nlav with a sweep ol their doubleheader agist the Hastings varsity ” Wayland Tuesday, winning game one 20 0 and game two 29 I. Katy Delcotto was the <>my •’ Pennepacker had singles in the inning to help the Saxons push across the one run. Delcotto reached on a walk. The Saxons though left the bases loaded with just lhe one nin reaching the plate. Wayland pitcher Brooke Anderson never allowed a hit after that. Hastings pitcher Jessi O’Kecle gave up |() walks, struck out one. and allowed |7 |fl(s . The Saxons are now 0-1 overall and 0-2 in thc OK Gold. They are scheduled to head to lhe Belding Invitational Saturday, tJlen (ake on Ottawa Hills twice in Hastings Tuesday Hastings junior Annie Teunessen (left) leans in lo try and get the ball from Harper Creek's Schae Brandt in the mid­ field during Thursday’s non-conference contest in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) hasemn- ner in game one, Hastings in rnii,y Hayes tooMhc lo- H i|k.ig lhe opener, strikt Saxons made 12 and allowing six hl,s iK.s in the loss, enrols and threw six wip> (or (|)i_ Mallory •„ lhc three inning Wildcats, striking «»l four tn mi game. .. wildcats lo get '■•^^"^Xingtenrunsin going m game two. an trailed the lint inning of ° . qj after two, just M after one inning. i}r, SaM,„s thru errors Mmii ,o P1’ 1 ^’n. a . lone run for lhe Drlcotto scored the (I b;JH off the Sixijus. coming lt»»ne on •» >■ a(ld StcVn; hat ol Anna LHege. .Sbay”‘‘ Barry County Beat Down is Saturday 'Hie Barry' County Beal Down mixed mar­ tial arts competition will be held Saturday April 20. at the Barry County Expo Center A number of fighter* from local twins liL,. Middleville MMA and Blunt Force Trauma in Nashville will be participating event that will have up to 20 fights. Doom open al 6 p.m., and lighting sums al 7 p.m. Tickets are- s?0, and tables h’r eight are available for $250. Tickets will I* nv‘tilnble at Olde lown lavcni in Ilasl*ngs’ and the Freeport Chop Shop, Weigh-ins will be held at tbe Town 'laveni in Hastings from 5 P nr ,0 7 n,u Friday, Apnl 19. HaleV Perkins-Craven pushes tne oar .a during lhe second h ?,eaB,nvs contest at Harper Creek JphotobyP«?y Hardin) net. Senior Collyn Shaeffer topped all four shots she laced in goal for I fastings in thc t int half. Schoessel said most of the game was fought in lhe midfield, with each team bat­ tling for possession. Hastings had six shots on goal to the Beavers’ ten “It was the first game of lhe season for us. so 1 was moving the girls around in several different positions to sec which girls fit where and which played efficiently with the other team members.’’ Schoessel said Hastings opens play in thc OK Gold Conference Monday at Wayland, then will be home Tuesday for u league game against Ottawa Hills. �Panthers get first wins in more ways than one Page Fage 16 — Thursday. Apnl 18 2013 — The Hastings Banner by Brett Bremer Spans Editor Athletes that had never won an individual event helped thc Delton Kellogg varsity track and field teams to their first victories of the season Tuesday Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ track and field team improved to l-l in the Kalamazoo Valley Association w ith a 71-57 victory over the visiting Comets. Delton Kellogg’s boys also improved to 1-1 in the league, w ith a 78­ 58 win. Panther girls’ coach Kannin Bourdo had to go on a hunt to find someone to carry on the tradition of fast hurdlers at Delton this spring. The search turned up junior distance runner Harley Daniels. „ “She’s a natural, a natural at the hurdles,’ Bourdo said. “I was searching for girls. We’ve got lo. They all tried out, and Harley just seems to belong in them. She found her ■’ B 5:* The Panthers’ Faith Ferris can’t quite clear the bar on one her final attempts in the high jump Tuesday against Kalamazoo Christian. She finished in second place in the event, as all three scorers ended the afternoon clearing 4 feet 3 inches. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Marcie Stevens races around the corner during her leg of the 3200-meter relay Tuesday afternoon against Kalamazoo Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Daniels edged Christian’s Jodi Stoffer by less than half a second in each of the two hur­ dle races. She won the 100-meter hurdles in 21.84 seconds, edging Stoffer by .12 seconds. In the 300-meter low hurdles Daniels finished in I minute .43 seconds, .41 seconds quicker than Stoffer. Tucker Onderlinde, a junior on the Delton Kellogg boys’ team, also got his first two individual varsity victories. He won the high jump by clearing 5 feet 6 inches and the long jump with a mark of 17-.75. Senior thrower Mallory Sewell from the Panther girls’ team was lhe only other Delton athlete to win two events Tuesday. She led a sweep for the Delton girls in thc shot put with her throw of 31-8.75. Isabel Belew was sec­ ond at 29-3.75 and Christy Gonzalez third at 29-0. In the discus, Sewell won with a throw of 91-6. The Panther girls’ team also got a boost from the fact that the varsity girls’ soccer team wasn’t playing a game Tuesday. Four members of the soccer team are running track as well this spring, when it doesn’t conflict with soccer. “H’s just a great group of athletes,” Bourdo said. "Some of those girls were also very suc­ cessful cross country runners. We just have some good teamwork going on with our relays. Those soccer girls are working extra hard to come and get the hand-offs down.” One of those soccer players. Autumn Russell, won the 400-meter dash in 1:07.22, and teamed with Riley Smith, Nicole Thompson and Alicia Lindsey to win the 800meter relay in 2:00.24. Lindsey was thc only other Delton Kellogg girl to win an individual event, taking the 100-meter dash in 13.78. She was a part of two other relay victories though, as thc Panthers swept the four relays. The team of Marcie Stevens, Sammi Cleary, Sarah Rendon and Christy Boze won the 3200-meter relay in 11:19.21. Lindsey, Smith, Nicole Thompson and Ashley Tranlhum won thc 400-meter relay in 57.03. Jn lhe 1600-meter relay it was the team of Thompson, Boze. Lindsey and Brianna Russell finishing first in 4:43.99. Kate McLain was the Ione tw o-time winner for thc Comets, taking the 3200-meter run and the 1600. Cole VanOostcn, Clayton Meldrum and Doug Hollett all won two events apiece lor the Comet boys’ team. K-Christian won eight of the 13 individual events, but thc Delton Kellogg boys swept the relays and piled up second- and third-place points lo .secure the win. The team of Lucas Hansen. Brady Mills, Franklin James and Brandon Robbins fin­ ished off thc win for the Delton boys, taking thc 1600-mcter relay in 3:53.92. That four­ some also won thc 800-meter relay in 1:39.83. Delton had the team of Alex Barker, Kenny Coates, Steven Patrick and Kcnmark Maligat win the 400-mcter relay in 49.87. and Malcolm Rogers. Jarryd Calhoun, Ixigan Hansen and Zach Haas win the 3200-meter relay in 9:26.94. Panther boys’ coach Dale Grimes was very pleased with the contributions of varsity new­ comers Rogers and Barker to the relay teams. Coates had another fine night in the pole vault, winning the event by clearing 11-6. Mills was right behind him at 10-6. in second place. Thc Panther team also had the top two fin­ ishers in thc 800-metcr run, with Calhoun fin- ishing in 2:21.43 and Lucas Hansen in 2:22.27. . . , It was a bit of surprise that Robbins didn t match Daniels’ sweep of the hurdles. Meldrum edged him in the HO-meter high hurdles al the start of the meet, with Mcldrum finishing in 15.87 and Robbins in 16.43. Robbins came back to edge Meldrum in the 3(X) hurdles, 42.24 to 42.59. "I was good to see he had to work a little extra hard in the 300 hurdles after getting beat in the 110s,” Grimes said of Robbins. ’’For a senior, for a captain like that to see and real­ ize, ‘I need to work on some of this stuff a lit­ tle bit more,’ hopefully that’ll be contagious and motivate some of thc rest of these guys. Meldrum also won the 200-metcr dash in 24.81. VanOosten took the discus (120-5) and the shot put (43-4). Hollett won the 3200 and the 1600 for thc Comets. “ That’s a good Kalamazoo Christian team,” Grimes said. “That’s a belter team than they’ve shown up with lhe past couple years. That’s good to see. Good competition, good meet here tonight.” Delton Kellogg heads to the Otsego Relays Friday, then will host another KV/\ dual Tuesday, against Galesburg-Augusta. The Panthers’ Brandon Robbins flies over a hurdle on his way to a runner-up finish in the 110-meter race Tuesday against Kalamazoo Christian at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions leave lots of guys on base in losses to DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The fifth inning of game one really summed up lhe night. Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team loaded the bases with nobody out in thc lop of the fifth inning al Delton Kellogg Tuesday without thc benefit of a hit. A pop out lo sec­ ond base, a fielder’s choice where Panther third baseman Zach Eib cut down the lead runner at lhe plate, and another pop out to sec­ ond ended lhe [.ion threat. Delton Kellogg answered with three runs in lhe bottom of the fifth, getting singles by Jared Buckland and Cameron Tobias to start thc inning. They both came home with one out as TJ Wooden hit a ground ball to short­ stop. Thc Lions’ Anthony Mahler came home with the ball, and thc throw got by catcher T>Ier Hickey as Buckland slid safely into lhe plate. Eib then drilled a two-out RBI single to score Wooden from third base. Thc Panthers went on to win the opener 5­ 0, then took the night-cap 5-3 from the Lions in five innings. Maple Valley left ten runners on base in game one and another nine in thc five-inning game two. ‘‘It’s a surprise for us. It’s nice to be on thc other end for a change,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey, who’s team is atop the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 2-0 record in the league. ’’The timing on thc hitting and the fielding, wc made the plays when we had to. That’s baseball for ya,” he said. Meyers and Buckland combined to shut out the Lions in the opener. Meyers got thc win, striking out five, walking five and allowing just one hit in his four innings of work. Buckland held lhe Lions to one hit and one walk while striking out one in the final two innings. Tobias was 2-for-4 to lead the Delton offense, scoring twice and stealing a base. Eib was 2-for-2 with a w alk and a stolen base. Thc Panthers had seven steals in the two games. ‘‘We did decide to just go for broke, and hope they didn’t throw us out,” Humphrey said. ‘‘It worked tonight. Another night maybe it doesn’t work. “Runs for us historically have been hard for us to get. Wc can’t just sit back and expect the hit every time. We did take some chances, and tonight it worked out. Maple Valley always plays tough.” Hickey and Mahler had the only hits for thc Lions, both singles. “We didn’t get a hit and we’d give them extra opportunities, extra outs,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “Wc all had our chance.” Austin Gonscr took the loss for lhe Lions in game one. He struck out four while walking three and giving up three hits. Beau Johnson struck out three and allowed four hits in three innings of relief. “Our pitchers did well. (Kyle) Brumm did Zach Meyers pitches for the Panthers in the top of the third inning of game one against Maple Valley Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) well, Gonscr did well. Beau did well, Tommy (Mudge), Our pitchers did what we could ask of them, we just didn’t hit when we needed to,” Carpenter said. Delton scored all five of its runs in the top of the fourth inning of game two, off Lion starter Brumm. Brumm though only allowed three hits and three walks while striking out three in his four innings on the mound. Jeff Minehart had an RBI and Zach Young drilled an RBI double in the rally for the Panthers, who took a 5-2 lead with the surge. The Lions had five hits to the Panthers’ four in that second game. Gonser had a triple and came home on an RBI single from Sammy Benedict to start thc bottom of the second and give thc Lions a 2-0 lead. Gonser also scored in the first, reaching on an error, stealing second and coming home on an RBI single off the bat of Johnson. Mahler had an RBI single for lhe Lions with two out in the bottom of the fifth, scor­ ing Hickey from third. Hickey had a one-out single and moved to third on back-to-back walks by Brumm and Mudge. The Lions managed just thc one run though and the game was called for darkness following lhe inning. Buckland was lhe w inner for the Panthers, getting lhe start and allowing two runs on three hits, two walks and a hit batter through three innings. Nick Aukerman notched the save, giving up a run on two hits, a walk and one hit batter in his two innings on lhe mound. Both teams have KVA double headers scheduled for Friday, thc Panthers hosting Delton Kellogg’s Jared Buckland slides safely into home as the ball gets away from Maple Valley catcher Tyler Hickey during the bottom of the fifth inning of game one Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Constantine and the Lions hosting Parchment. Maple Valley is also scheduled to be at Potterville Saturday. Sailors shut out the Trojan baseball team twice at TKHS v Th°ni.1nnle Kellogg varsi,y baseball coach had one uPI„i to sum up his team’s offensive K^htuice >a i« useaa°nopener ,n Mld'llevi||cTuc^ay:''H‘’.rnblc' u. . ,. "lhe Tr managed just two hif» ni the iX *4 Sai,oR -,he Sot Hm"5"’11 sPorts|,arti’ Wh'IC S,rik"’S °Ul . “P|ain and simple- we have to put the ball ^e ’sijloR stsireJ four runs off ol Trojan Harris in the first three mnmgs. Zach Eib drills an RBI single for Delton Kellogg in the bottom of the fifth inning of game one against Maple Valley in Delton Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ”Xs - struggling to ** in lei’Vi"g hi"’ there on a cold night, so 1 decided lo pull him,’’ Hobcrt said. Thc Sailors tacked on two more runs in lhe lop of lhe fifth inning and one in lhe sixth to score a 7-0 win. South Christian finished with nine hits and was helped by three Trojan erron*. The Sailors also got some help from lhe Trojans in game one. a 5-0 shut out South Christian led 1-0 heading into the seventh inning, thanks to some fine pitching by TK’s Dalton Phillips who struck out eight and walked just one in his six innings on the mound. “I just felt this was our first game of the >caru “nd there wav no sense in letting him pitch 100 or more pitches.” Itoben said/Our relievers did a nice job. If wc turn i tnil<? httoleth0ble P'ay ‘he SCOrc is s,i" 10 going into the bottom ol the seventh We did m make the play and South made us pay vith single and a double after that ” P * TK 1“dXX!’i'oi "rXfmT'S°'S' Christian Sports park us fin’ u * ^outh �17 Hastings girls eight points out of first at Relays 'Hie girls in the field wax in helping the ' "Cnt “ ,on£ track and held team have a eV gir,s’ lour teams finished within . i thc top spot in thc girls’ sHnrIHnntS°f Grandville scoring the clvunn' d1,n?s* <-OSix>iI11s.GrandlXCchXP^h? Ih?"ks points, while Hastings and FaumT for third w ith 70 points each R Hastings didn’t win an event H.h . second and third place finish^ Ok- Saxons K u G ok'V ' !’Ut RaChcl y,,il,cn K.us Garber teamed to clear 9-2 in the high jump In the long jump. Qui||cn ,cameil wj|)) Simone Bntendlc to fly 28-3. Erin Goggins and Leah C/tnder teamed up to clear 14 0 in (he pole vault. Grandxillc won seven of the nine miming events to cam the day’s championship. Bruendle, Quillen. Brie Sheldon and Nikki Redman finished thc shuttle hurdle relay in 1 minute 13.24 seconds, behind the Grandville team ot Riley O’Brien. Mackenzie Brower. Klara Mateju and Allie Gast which won in 1:09.84. The Saxon team of Desire Heers, Mara Speer, Bruendle and Redman finished thc bOO-mctcr medley relax in a runner-up time ol 1:59.24, behind Grandville’s Gast, Leah Bowman. O’Brien and Nicole The Saxons’ Trista Straube races through the tailing show during the 3200meter relay Saturday at the annual Hastings Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings pole vaulter Jason Slaugter clears the b 9 clearinq a Saturday. He teamed with Joe Siska to win the event for the Saxons, cl g a com­ bined height of 23 feet. (Photo by Jim Stafford, JSPhotography) Bosnia leading a sweep of the 800-mctcr run Vacaguznian who finished in 1:56.85. thanks to a time of 6:07.65. Hastings also was second in lhe Co-Ed Bruendle and Bosnia won two individual Saxon Relay at the end of the day, behind lhe events each, with Bruendle taking thc 400 in team of Grand Ledge. 1:06.74 and Bosma winning thc 800 in St. Joseph was fifth in the girls’ standings, with 46 points followed by Hopkins 39, Charlotte 33, Otsego 14. Godwin Heights I and Waverly 0. Grand Ledge won lhe boys’ meet with 95 points, ahead of Grandville w ith 80, Charlotte 60. Otsego 48. St. Joseph 45. Eaton Rapids 35. Hastings 30, Waverly 22, Hopkins 15 and Godw in Heights 0. The Saxon boys had one victory, with Joe Siska and Jason Slaughter teaming up lo clear 23-0 in the pole vault. Hopkins’ duo of Cody Burch and Sam Spitzer was second in (he pole vault relay, clearing 22-0. Fourth was the highest thc Saxon boys fin­ ished on the track, without lhe help of the girls in the Saxon Relay. The Hastings team of Chad Reedy, Carson Williams, Garrett Bowers and Ben Kolanowski was fourth in the 800-meter medley relay with a time of 1:45.67. Bowers and Kolanowski teamed with Jacob Miller and Matt Johnson to finish fourth in the 3200-meter relay w ith a time of 8:50.70. Hastings opened up OK Gold Conference action visiting Way land Tuesday, 'lhe Saxon girls scored .194-43 victory over the Wildcats, winning 13 of lhe 17 events. Those 13 victories included three sweeps Saxon sprinter Carson Williams breaks of individual events, with Goggins clearing 8­ out of his blocks'at the start of the 8000 to lead a sweep of the pole vault, Bruendle meter relay Saturday. (Photo by Perry thc Saxon leader of the sweep of the 200Hardin) metcr dash in 29.46 seconds, and Grace TK girls shut out Northview Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls soccer team started strong at Northview Monday, fir­ ing seven shots on goal in the first 19 minutes. TK had just five shots on goal lhe rest of the night, but three of those found lhe net as the Trojans improved lo 2-0 with a 3-0 victo­ ry over the Wildcats in Grand Rapids. Demi Scott scored the Trojans girls goal, off an assist from Jessica Ziccarello 25 min­ utes into lhe first half. Ten minutes later the Trojans .scored goal number two, with Erin Scheidel feeding Kelli Graham in front of lhe Wildcat net. TK scored its final goal in the second half in the action following a comer kick. Graham played lhe ball out lo Hayley Balsilis. who fired a shot over Wildcat keeper Lyz Compton’s head for lhe score. Aly Miller earned thc shut out in net, mak­ ing four saves, with help from a great defen­ sive effort in front of her. Miller did have to make some nice plays of her own. Northview had one last push at lhe Trojan net with less than a minute to go. Miller came out of her net to thwart a one-on-one chance by thc Wildcats and preserve the shut oui. The Trojans were scheduled to open OK Gold play at Ottawa Hills Wednesday, and will be back in action with a big conference contest against South Christian in Middleville Monday. Next Wednesday, the Trojans visit Grand Rapids Catholic Central. TK track teams both beat South The first victories could turn out to be the biggest ones of the OK Gold Conference sea­ son for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity track and field teams. 'Die Trojan boys and girls each knocked oft Souih Christian in Middleville Tuesday lo improve to I -0 in conference duals. It came down to the I fiOO-tneler relay in the girls’ meet, and the Trojans knocked oil last year’s OK Gold Conference Meet runners-up with the team of Taylor Ward Lauren Grinage. Janie Noah and Molly Lark winning the relay in 4 minutes 22.72 seconds besting lhe Sailor team by just over five second*. The Trojans scored a 71.67 to 65.33 win. That final relay was one of just six events hot 35-5 and winning the <nsc, V the only individual win for On ,he ,™5k-X®"(erdash. winch Fiona ? came >n the ^^,d5. Ange|ique Gaddy •4.ca look m 27.53 st d (0 ^•d Shea by btrt her in the JOU-rnw Wished in 12.92. ( R Wanj and Shea -'«’.'Xn^erreUyforTKin Milage to wm the " I S2’41' stiller and Arina Ncwhol Gaddy. Alexis M s.1Hofs Gaddy uti two events cacti Miller won took the long jun’P •* () .|nd lhe 3200 in ihe|600-mcterrun 11:29.34. New hot took lhe hurdles, winning the 100 in 16.68 and the 300-meter low hur­ dles in 50.62. Heather Raymond and Casey Lawson had two runner-up finishes each for TK. I-awson in the 1600 and the 3200 and Raymond in the pole vault and thc 100-meter hurdles. TK’s boys topped the Sailors 85.5-51.5. hi the boys’ meet, the victors took the lions’ share of the first place finishes. David Walter was a part of four wins for the TK boys, running as far as a runner can in a high school track and field meet. He won the 3200 in 3:42.19, the 1600 in 4:59.21. lhe 800 in 2:09.98 and teamed with Austin IxiVirc, James Vannelte. and Tom Williamson to win the 3200-meter relay in 8:59.57. Jacob Calkins won two individual events for I K. taking the 110-meler high hurdles in 16.07 and the 300-meter hurdles in 43.12. On the track, Aaron Ordway added a win for'I K. finishing lhe 400 in 54.20. The Trojans won three of the four relays, with the team of Miller. Daniel McAlary^ Ryfiak and Yonci Agulinr winning thc 400meter race in 47.47, and Calkins, Brandon Dollawax, Caleb Sabri and Ordway winning thc 1600-metcr relay in 3:42.19. TK took three field events, with Addison Schipper and Devin Sloan splitting the throws. Sloan took the discus at 121-10, Schipper won the shot pul with a mark of 42­ 9.5. The Trojan team also had Kyle Kraus win the pole vault by clearing 10 0. ( had Slerk had a big night for the Sailor boys, winning the l(X) meter dash in 11.52, thc 2(X) in 23.J3, the long jump at 19-11, and leading off for his team’s winning 800-meter relay squad. 'Hie Trojans are scheduled to face Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids this afternoon. The Saxons’ Christy Clark gets the baton into the hand of teammate Erin Goggins in the first exchange zone during the 400-meter relay Saturday at the annual Hastings Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 2:41.31. Quillen had three wins for Hastings, clearing 4-10 in the high jump, running thc 100-meter hurdles in 17.24 and flying 14-5.5 in the long jump. Redman was right behind Quillen in thc 100 hurdles, and won the 300-meter low hur­ dles in 50.21. Lumbert won the shot put for Hastings at 29-6 and Ostcrink the discus at 83-9. The two teams split the relays, with Hastings taking the 3200-meter race in 11:19.66 and the 400-meter race in 56.78. Rachel Rimer and Speer had two runner-up finishes each for the Saxons, Rimer in thc 300-meter hurdles and the 1600-metcr run and Speer in the 100-meter dash and the 200. Hastings boys lost a close meet with the Wildcats 72-65 Tuesday. The Hastings boys won just one of the four relays, with the team of Reedy. Miguiel Arjona, Phillipp Schwaiger and Carson Williams taking the 400-meter relay. Reedy won two individual events for the Saxons, taking the 100 and the 200. Kolanowski won the 800 for the Saxons, Siska the pole vault and Jake Dalman the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles. Hastings took first in each of the throws, with Nick Denniston winning thc shot put and Patrick Murphy thc discus. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed -Final StandingsComebacks 82; You’re Up N Shit 74; Street Bowlers 67; Sunday Snoozers 66; Straightliners 64; H2O 64; The Wild Bunch 54. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 203-553; K. Becker 180-516; J. Shoebridge 159-431; R. Hunt II5-328; M. Simpson 203: A. Hubbell 189. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 258-650; F. Glass 214-626; J. Craven 205-507; C. Featherly 191-500; B. Heath 173­ 467; D. McKee 222; B. Allen 191; J. Shoebndge 190; Y. Santana 182; B. Kelley 161. Monday Mlxcrvttes Dewey’s Auto Body 84-36; Kent Oil 77.5­ 42.5; Creekside Growers 66.5-53.5; Dean’s Dolls 63-57; Nashville Chiropractic 56-64. Good Games and Series - K. Eberly 219­ 560; C. Wilcox 144-387; P. Fowler 183-467; V. Carr 204-516; T. Redman 167-395: E. Ulrich 171; J. Rice 187-513; L. Elliston 194. Wednesday PM Court Side 85-43; Hair Care 76.5-51.5; Boniface Construction 74-54; Eye & ENT 72.5-55.5; Delton Suds 70-58. Good Games and Scries - Y. Cheeseman 174; M. Adams 161; L. Elliston 178; T. Christopher 176; E. Ulrich 170, G. Meaney 171; J. Pettengili 126 K. Moore 125-345. Thursday Majors -Final StandingsRcd Rockets 86; Pocket Pounders 81; Old Men 73.5; Muff Divers 71.5: Hastings Bowl 71; Arens Lawn 60.5; HDR 52.5. High Games and Series - B. Taylor 246; D. Dimmers 188: J. Gibson 171; R. Furlong 191-529; D. Hiar 206; C. Micel 223; D. Smith 211; B. Burke 218; S. Ashley 205; M. Hubbard 235-586; T. Varney 223; D. Lundstrum 149; M. Maeoon 232; JJ. Olin 224; G. Gonzales 227; H. Moore 204; M. Davis 229-694; D. luunbcrt 224; R. Guild 247; T. Gray 235-650; L. Campbell 159; A. Morgan 208; J. Haight 239. Thursday Angels Varney’s 83; Miller Farm Repair .77; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 74; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 67; Moore’s Apts. 65; Hastings Bowl 62.5; DJ on the Roll 56.5. High Games and Scries - J. Myers 185; C. Hurless 183; A. Castelein 236; C. Doonibos 190; N. Newton 167; C. Shellenbarger 245­ 552; D. McCollum 198; N. Taylor 151; L. Apsey 180: L. Kendall 189; D. Staines 203­ 538; C. Gdula 181; J. Wyant 202. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE HHS golf third at first Gold jamboree South Christian squeaked out a two stroke win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central to take the first OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season at Graccwil Golf Course I uesday. Hastings’ varsiiy bpys’ golf team was third with a 176. The Sailors shot a 164 and the Cougars a 166. , Wayland was fourth with a 185. followed K-rTlUrnapp,e KeH°8B 200 and Ottawa Hills NTS. Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderboss tied or the Saxon lead, each shooting « Hastings also got a pair of 45s fronl Logan Barrett and Aaron Williams. Hiomapplc Kellogg got a 47 from Justin Bergstrom, a 49 from Patrie Lajoye, and a Irum Luke Poholjk) and Ben Sinclair. Grand Rapids Callie Central will host the league Tuesday. ' Complete online schedule al: ^■W.l.uisskl-laig THUR5PAYx APRtklP 40QPM 4 00 PM 4.00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4.15 PM 4:15 PM Boys Gris G-ra Buys Bort GrU Gris _ . 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HAS TINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 400PM 4(0 PM Gns testy be*- Tr»i SfliX Potttarrf KS OK A -------- Contact Haney 945-2742 -syr ?.1 cot to cpjnsc* lhe schaddo �Pennfield takes tie-breaker to win DK Invitational by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One fewer stroke by any one of Delton Kellogg’s top fnr would have given thc host Panthers the title at Mullenhurst Friday. Instead. Pennfield edged the maroon and white Panthers for the title at the Delton Kellogg Invitational on the fifth-score lie-breaker. Both team’s top four golfers finished with a score of 335. Pennfield’s fifth golfer was one stroke bel­ ter than Delton’s. “I thought we had that baby won. until those two 77s got posted in there,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Enyart. Delton Kellogg was led by senior Zack Simon and freshman Sarah Shipley who each shot a 79. That put them in a tie for fourth place at thc end of lhe day. Pennfield’s top two golfers tied for medalist honors on thc cold, wet day north of Delton. Treavor Cameron and Darin Blocker each shot a 77. Olivets Keagan Carpenter was lhe only other golfer in the 70s. placing third individually with a 78. Hastings was third in the overall team stand­ ings with a 338, followed by Maple Valley 347, Schoolcraft 350. Olivet 357, Parchment 368. Marcellus 390 and Hopkins 395. It was thc first competition for lhe teams from Maple Valley and Hastings. Delton Kellogg had managed to get two earlier outings in despite lhe weather. Enyart was still happy to be outside Friday. “I spent three weeks inside lhe high school cafeteria. I am so thankful that I don’t have to do that anymore. We hit off turf into nets with plas­ tic balls, and putted on carpets,” Enyart said. “Al the end I told them, ’this is our last day Dalton Kellogg's varsity golf team took runners-up honors, losing out In a fifth score .ip breaker to Pennfield for the day s championship Friday at Mullenhurst. Team mem- Delton at the DK Invitational included (from left) Alex Lepird, Conner Worm, zZck Simon Alex Leino. Keith Malachowski, Sarah Shipley and coach Kent Eny^ Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Shipley hits her tee shot on number 17 Friday at Mullenhurst during the Delton Kellogg Invitational. She tied teammate Zack Simon for fourth indi­ (Photo by Brett Bremer) vidually with a 79. (Photo by Brett Bremer) here guys From now on, if it's bad weather »71l just take the night off. We're not comtng ^Map'e Valley was prepared tor the bad weath­ er Lion head coach Spring Javor said her team has been braving the elements outside for prac­ tice for much of the preseason, and go a special surprise the day before the <°u™"“n‘a „,d "We just got rain gear yesterday. Ja'°L”ld' "so they were like 'Christmas tn Apnl. Thank you athletic boosters!” fltey were all geeked about that, being able to be prepared for a match like today. I asked the athletic boosters Monday, ordered it Tuesday and we had it yesterday. Hastings had only been outside twice to prac­ tice before Friday. “We’re pretty happy with lhe what we did. said Saxon head coach Bruce Krueger. "I had no idea what positions to play any of the kids in or even if I was bringing the right six. but I think this is a pretty g‘xxl performance considering the conditions, weather and so on. Hopefully from here il just gels better." Freshman Danny Hooten led the Saxons, fin­ ishing in a lie for sixth-place with Olivet’s Tyler Masters and Schoolcraft’s Chris Kolbe. They each shot an 82. Hastings’ Logan Barrett and Chris Feldpaush each shot an 85. to tie Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon. Parchment’s Alec Banner and Marcellus’ Quin Rile for ninth place. The Saxon team also got an 86 from Aaron Williams. Maple Valley had its top four in the 80s as well, with Jordan Denton firing an 86, Nick Iszlcr an 87 and Hunter Hilton an 89. Maple Valley and Hastings were balanced, bul just didn’t have anyone in the 70s like Pennfield and Delton Kellogg. Behind thc top two for Delton Conner Worm fired an 87 and Alex Lepird a 90. Pennfield got a 90 from Garrett Day and a 91 from Tyler Kipp. Pennfield’s Christian Hoban fired a 93, finishing one stroke better than Delton's Alex Leino to win the tie-breaker for the green and gold Panthers. Enyart was happy with his fourth and fifth scorers, both seniors. Lepird is in his first year of varsity golf after playing baseball the last three springs. Ixino has cut his scores down considerably since he joined the program as a freshman. Delton is 2-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association so far this spring. The standings were much different for lhe Panthers Tuesday al the Medalist. They fired a 190 to beat Maple Valley’s 199, but finish behind the host Eagles from Olivet who scored a 185. Carpenter had the day's low round, a 39, to propel his Eagles lo lhe win. Shipley and Worm each shot a 42 for Delton, while Simon added a 52 and Keith Malachowski a 54. Maple Valley got a 44 form Sheldon, a 48 from Hilton, a 51 from Iszlcr and a 56 from Tyler Kersjes. Masters added a 46 for the Eagles, while Ben Koeske and Justin Kepsel each shot 50. Delton started the league season by going I-1 at the Moors Wednesday. Hackett Catholic Central scored a 158, Delton a 179 and Parchment a 195. Simon and Shipley each shot a 41 for Delton. Worm added a 47 and Leino scored a 50. Delton was thc only team without one golfer under 40. Hackett cot a 37 from Colin Joseph and a 39 from Ted Rider, to go with a 40 from Luke Stull and a 42 from Joe Wenzel Parchment was led by Austin Cox’s 39. Vikes can’t slow Greyhounds Hastings freshman Danny Hooten chips his ball up towards the number 15 green at Mullenhurst Friday afternoon. He led the Saxon team with an 82. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Logan Barrett fires a shot from the 15th fairway during Friday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational at Mullenhurst. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Eaton Rapids scored in nine consecutive innings between the end of game one and lhe start of game tw o at Lakewood Monday. The Greyhounds scored 10-2 and 14-4 vic­ tories over the Lakewood varsity girls’ soft­ ball team, which was playing its season open­ er.. , r . Eaton Rapids’ scoring spree started in thc top of the third inning of game one. Number nine hitter Elizabeth Prieskorn led off with a double and promptly came home on a single by lead-off hitler Kelsey Spencer. Spencer eventually scored on a fly-out by Erin Binkowski. The Greyhounds went on to add two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, three in lhe sixth and two in the seventh, then started game two off by scoring six runs in the bottom of lhe first and seven in the bottom of the second. Spencer, Haylee Farmer and Bailey Baker had two singles each for the Greyhounds, leading the ll-hit attack in game one. Binkowski, Baker and Hunter Johnson had two RBI each. Binkowski earned (he win for the Greyhounds, allowing three Viking hits while sinking out 15 and walking five. Olivia Barker, Beth Tingley and Paige Beard had the three Lakewood hits, all sin­ gles. Barker’s and Beard’s singles drove in (he two runs for Lakewood, scoring Tingley and Konnor Geiger who both walked lo start lhe bottom of the seventh inning. Brooke Wieland took the loss for Lakewood. She allowed eight hits and five earned runs, while walking eight and sinking out two in five and a third innings. Khila Hamilton came on in relief for thc Vikings. Lakewood had five hits in game two, a pair of singles for Geiger and Tingle and one by Taylor Vanlland. Geiger had three RBI and Vantland one. Eaton Rapids had 11 more hits in game two, led by Spencer's three singles. She drove in three runs. Baker was 2-for-2 with a dou­ ble, a single and two RBI. Julia Cooper, Bryonna Barton pitches for Lakewood during game two of its double header against Eaton Rapids Monday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the perfect place for THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU’LL EVER DO. Molly Dassance, Prieskorn. Johnson and Olivia O’Connor also had RBIs for Eaton Rapids. Binkowski won the five-inning game two as well, striking out two and walking two in two innings. Thc Vikings scored all four of (heir runs off of Jaime Lightner, who came on in relief. Hamilton took the loss, and didn't record an out as she walked two and gave up three hits and five earned runs in lhe bottom of the first. Wieland got the Vikings out of lhe first, but didn't make il past the second inning. Bryonna Barton closed out the game in the circle for the Vikings, Lakewood was supposed lo visit 1 ansing Eastern yesterday, and will return to action Saturday at lhe Grand Ledge Invitational. 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To learn more about our newly ren birth <enl @BRONSON POSITIVITY bron5onbattlecreek.com/birthpLjce I Lakewood left tioicfer Laura hustles the ball in from the outfield game two against Eaton Ran < d dur,n9 (Photo by Perry Ha^ SM°nd^ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-04-21.pdf 33e69b4a097e23de036b9ecb76dd0d19 PDF Text Text r27FA378«TE8T 4W«I Public, officials say eight is magic number Sheriff hij3Cks county board feting HHS boys have couple of best times at relays See Ed Ho1'11 0,1 I3 age 4 See Story on Page. 18 See Story on Page 15 ■uvuwmijm nwrot ii*mrtrm immmmM 43311514 Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Library Hashings VOLUME 158. No. 16 ANNER Thursday Apnl 2h 2011 PRICE 75C Slain Kalamazoo officer was a Lakewood grad • ’ ' 1 ■ . ; : ; I • . }> i . Cross walk steps off tomorrow . Continuing its annual tradition, Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings w ill host the community cro.xs walk on Good Friday April 22. The walk begins :it 9:30 a.m. at the church, 239 E North Si. (across from Magnum Care 1. The n>ute starts al lhe church. proceeds south on Michigan Xvcnue. wcM on State Street, north on Broadway, east on Mill Street, north on Michigan Avratic and ends back at the church. Participants w fro cannot walk the entire distance mas walk for as long as they arc able and nny drop in and cut as needed The entire walk ii-Uiilh lake* one to 1-1 2 hours ; j ; . i . ; . On Good Friday April 22. First , Presbyterian and First United Methodist . . Churches wiff host a service recalling the ‘ <• of rhr d.n in ' ‘ Christian history. ’ The 12:15 p.m. service will be at First • Presbyterian Chuich. located st 405 N. M-37 Highway i.jusi north of Airpen , . Road). Hastings The sen ice w ill con­ j. elude before 1 p.m AU are invited to join. For more infer- • j mation call 269-945*5463. Workshop to focus | | on garlic mustard, other invasives । j < 1 ■ r ? j • > • . ; i : ; Garlic mustard and other invasive plants will be fhc focus of a free workshop Saturday, April 23. from 9 a.m. to noon at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Matt Dykstra, program manager, will take workshop participants on a short hike around the institute’s property and provide an introduction to invasive species. The talk will culminate with a focus on garlic mustard, both ii< history and biology. Participants may then spend time helping to remove garlic mustard from the institute property. The workshop will end u ith an exploration and sampling of garlic mustard’s culinary uses. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is at 701 W. Cloverdale Road. For more informa; tion. call 2o9-721 4190. Zapata. . . “Eric was a quid- *,anl-working young man who always seemed happy jn sajtj Veitch. "You could tell lie \\as gO,ng lo successful in u carv^r <’* his choice." Classmates said Zapata always helpful and smiling. Zapata, father of three, was a 10-ycar vet­ eran of the Kalamazoo department of Public Safety. According to Kalamazoo Public Safely Chief Jeff Hadley. Zapata was shot in lhe head and chest by a high-powered rille fired by Ixonard Statler at 11:18 p.m. Monday, an hour before his shill would have ended. Statler then killed himself. Zapata is the fiot Kalamazoo officer slain in the line of duty and only the second police offi­ I ■ ’ i , • ' • by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools Assistant Superintendent Michelle Falcon gave a pres­ entation to lhe board of education Monday evening on the district’s fall 2010 Michigan Educational Assessment Program, scores which were released Monday, April 11. “J am really excited to pivsent our MEAP smrvs," said Fak.nn “'fhc State of Michigan Ills actually passed a new bill that has increased the threshold for state cut scores, which means we have to increase our rigor in our curriculum so that out students can achieve and meet AYP lannual y early progress]. In lhe fall of each year, students in third grade arc tested in reading and mathematics: fourth grade students are tested in reading, mathematics and writing: fifth grade students are tested in reading mathematics and sci­ ence: sixth grade students are tested in read­ ing. mathematics and social studies: seventh grade students are tested in reading, mathe­ matics and writing: eighth grade students are tested in reading, mathematics and science; and ninth grade students are tested in social studies. Falcon said the tests are based on lhe con­ tent expectations of the previous y ear. Falcon said Hastings Area Schools are “consistently above stale averages” with the exception of seventh grc.de math and writing. “1 wanted to tell you that the writing assessment was jibt revamped,” she said. ■‘Ihi' is somcthingtaSi’cveiyone has strug­ gled with hcro.s or*.';Ue**ot Michigan to increase writing pmfckiKy'with all of our students. So. this isn‘(..something unique to Hastings. This has been an area uf focus for us alter we had our literacy audit last year by Calhoun 11nliimediale School District]). This has been a focus and concent of all of our teachers, especially K-8 because that is where writing is assessed at lhe state level for fourth gntders and seventh graders." Falcon said reading and mathematics arc the two content areas upon which schools throughout the state are graded "Because at the national level, that is where schools are recognized and graded." she said. Falcon said the district is doing well in reading. ’ : ; ' j • *4 Members of lhe Barry County Green learn and the Barry County Solid Waste , Oversight Committee wilt bold a public information session on solid waste rccy- . cling Thursday, April 28. in the lecture hall ■ at Hastings High School. 'The purpose of the gathering is in introduce Barry County residents to basic . information related to solid waste rccy- 3 cling options bi mg impleim nted in other Jim Frey of Resource R«..cycling j Systems will open the meeting. l he conipiny is a Michigan based environmental consulting and engineering firm that works with comnuimtie. to incorporate । green and .sustainable straU-giv - into opcr- Everyday Heroes recognized ! atiog systems. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 3 I I ■ ■ ..—.J of "In third grade we are at 94 percent (stu­ dents scoring proficient or above) and in eighth grade we are at 86." she told the board. “That means 86 percent of our students arc proficient in reading." However. Falcon said that lhe higher cut scores, which the state has set for next year’s ME?\P lest results, only 48 percent al third grade level and 40 percent at eighth grade level would be found proficient, “which means we would not meet AYP." She added that Hastings would not be alone. "That is like every district in the state of Michigan," she said. “We arc not any differ­ ent that any other district; there arc very few districts who surpass those thresholds ... If this had been applied this year, we would not have met annual yearly progress, just like many districts in lhe state of Michigan." Star Elementary Principal Amy lebo explained that the cut score for reading is cur­ rently 300, for third grade. 4(X) for fourth grade and 5(K) for fifth grade: next y ear, each of those score will be raised 30 points. “They are moving the bar up. Right now we are proficient... but as soon as they move the score up 30 points ... we would not make AYP. so therefore the report card that we would gel from the state would be unsatisfac­ tory ...,’’ she said. “In Hastings, we jusl hap­ pen to have a big bubble in dial 30-point mark; so. as teachers, that is where we arc focusing — where that bubble is and how we can move them beyond lhai 30-point mark for next year." “Ju-» like a lot of things al the state level, we did not think this was going to happen or pass this fast; we thought we would have a year to plan and we don’t — it’s this fall.” said Falcon, who noted the district, like most across the state, would be in the same position in regard to mathematics scores. Falcon said Hastings compares well with other districts in Branch, Calhoun and Barry counties. “I don’t want to say we’re in trouble: we just have some work to do," she said. “Where we are looking is w here arc students are Close to being proficient and looking at moving those students up and increasing student See MEAP, page 3 County board discusses change to proposed delinquent tax fund policy . ! counties in Michigan. ! • ; ' • Eric Zapata (Photo courtesy Kalamazoo Public Safety) Mmgs board teams MEAP scores are great - for now [ Green Team to host | session on recycling £ cer killed in Kalamazixi County since 1867. Fellow officer DJ. Caswell was quoted, “I can’t say enough about him. He’s an amazing num. Hard working doesn’t explain the kind of person he was.” The Cuff and luidder Fund is collecting money for lhe Zapata’s family and funeral expenses. KDPS is working with his family to see what they need. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 325. Schoolcraft. Ml 49087 in care of the PSO Zapata Memorial Fund. . I Churches hosting Good Friday service ; evenr. ,.nx,* The Lakewood community is reacting with shock and sadness at the death of Eric Zapata. 35. The 1994 Lakewood graduate was a police officer killed in the line of duty Monday night in Kalamazoo. As a Lakcwoixl student, he lived on the comer of Clarksville and Jordan Lake roads. Retired Lakewood teacher and assistant prin­ cipal Ron Coppcss remembered Zapata as a good citizen and nice kid with a good work ethic and integrity. “It’s a sad thing to see him gone," recalled Coppcss. "He was one of the gotxl guys." Coppcss said he shared this sad news with his daughter Darci Crxik who graduated with Zapata, and she echoed her father’s sentiments, say ing “He was one of the good guys." Football coach Bob Veitch remembered u u u? y V°lu"Gv Coo'dina'<” Morqan Johnson (io(t) presents MHhe Hall with the Volunteer ol the Year Award during the organization's Everyday Hero Volunteer Award ceremony and reception Thursday oveninn. April 21 The event recognized volunteers for giving ol their time and talents to benefit the commumty. (See inside lor full story,) by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners, meeting as a cominittee-ofthc-whole, continued its discussion about a proposed |xilicy for the use and minimum funding level of lhe county’s 100 percent tax payment fund, also known as an umbrella tax fund, or delinquent revolving tax fund. During lhe /Xpril 5 board meeting, commis­ sioners received a proposed policy from attor­ neys Jim White from Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones PLC and Jon Wheatley from Bendzinski and Co The draft policy proposed maintaining to lhe principal amount, including accumulated investment earnings, on April I of each year, not levs than 1.70 times lhe rolling annual average of lhe total real property taxes relumed delin­ quent to lhe county treasurer during the Reced­ ing three years. Anything over that amount could be used to cover one time non rcixxurring capital ex|X‘ndiiures or itnpnivemcnts. if approved by .» two-thirds of the board. However, the policy stipulates that the funds should not be used tor annual recurring qiera lion expenses such as wages, fringe benefits, utilities, insurance or other such costs. Iliv pn>posed policy also would lx- formally reviewed even three veins and could l>c amended only by a two thinl-s vote ot the board. The fund was established in 1970 to allow lhe county treasurer to make a one-time distri­ bution to all taxing units in the county, such as schwls, townships and other municipalities, equal to lhe total of delinquent piojxirty taxes. The county then collects the delinquent taxes, phis interest. From the late 1970s through 2005, the county issued short-temi notes every spring to cover lhe umbrella Fund For die pre­ ceding year’s delinquent taxes. By 2006. lhe county had accumulated enough interest on delinquent taxes in its fund that it no longer needed to borrow each spring. Benefits of the delinquent tax fund include distribution to local taxing units 10 days after lhe March settlement is complete, avoiding the increased administrative burden that would lx* imposed on lhe county by lhe gen­ eral Property Tax Act to distribute delinquent real property taxes to local taxing units on a monthly basis as collected, avoiding the annual expense of issuing short-term notes to fund each year’s delinquent taxes and assign­ ing a credit rating to the county, and, a strong credit rating enables to county to borrow money and issue bonds al more favorable interest rates, lhe fund is viewed favorably by rating agencies when assessing the coun­ ty’s financial strength and creditworthiness Commissioner Robert Houunnn said that while he generally approved of the policy as presented, he didn’t think future boards should be limited to what the surplus from lhe delinquent tax fund could be spent on. *T fully agree that we shouldn’t dedicate it to ongoing expenses of staff,” he said. “But, to viy that a future board can only .. qxuid it on build ­ ings or things like that... that is certainly among a my riad of tilings: there may be something ehe we want to do with it. h is protec ted by the cap and the two-thirds vote. 1 don’t know why we need that other shield over it ... ’fhey ought to have more options on how to spend that than just on debt or buildings." Commissioners Don Nevins, Joe Lyons, Ben Geiger and Dan Patker agreed. However, Nevins noted that future boards could elimi­ nate lhe policy entirely if they chose to do so. ""I here is not so much propensity to do away with the whole policy if there is more latitude to spend on what you want to s|x*nd.“ See COUNTY, page 5 �2 - Thursday. Apnl 31,?0„ . T(w Barry County United Way recognizes Everyday Heroes during awards ceremony Thursday evening, April 14. the Bam County Lnited Way hosted its annual Vverydny Hero Volunteer Awards ceremony and banquet in the ballroom of the WalldortY Brew Ihib and Bistro in downtown Hastings, b.ach year, the organization ivcogniz.es volun­ teers for giving of their time and talents to bene I it the community "The Barry County United Way Volunteer Center hosts this recognition event during National Volunteer Week each year.” said Bam County United Way Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Johnson, “lite theme tor this year’s National Volunteer Week is ‘Celebrating People in Action’ and is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging peo­ ple to seek out imaginative ways to volunteer in their communities Its about demonstrat­ ing to the nation that by working together, we have die enthusiasm to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals. National Volunteci Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change — discov­ ering and actively demonstrating their collec­ tive power to faster positive transformation. According to Johnson, without volunteers, many of the programs and services ottered to residents of Barn County would not contin­ ue. She said that during the past year, more than 1.690 volunteers donated their lime throughout the county. “According to the Independent Sector, one hour of volunteer service equals $20.85. That means that in 2010 Barry County residents donated over $35,278 to our community through volunteerism,” said Johnson. ‘‘It is this tvpe of positive change that has brought us here. Today is the day that we join togeth­ er in recognizing the many outstanding vol­ unteer who have given so graciously of their time and talents to others. “1 can’t forget to thank the amazing organ­ izations who nominated volunteers for seven different award categories. You all are .such an asset to our community and we greatly appre­ ciate your help in recognizing the many vol­ unteers within Barn County,” she said. ‘Take a look around this room and you probably see many familiar faces. What you may not know is that among us is a group of ‘super’ heroes. No, not Superman. Wonder Woman, Captain America or Spidennan. But a group who would not say that they have super powers or think that arc single-handed­ ly saving the world. This is a group which sees themselves as a team collectively helping to make Barry’ County a better place*, individ­ uals who spend day after day, year after year creating positive change in our community — these are our Everyday Heroes.” Helping to present the awards were two members of the Barry County United Way’s Volunteer Center Advisory Board, Kelly Funk and Lyn Bricl. Funk introduced the Volunteer of the Year, Millie Hall. ‘‘If you look around the Barry County com­ munity. you will notice those who have taken their volunteer .service to the highest level, year after year. The Volunteer of the Year award honors an individual who has demon­ strated a lifelong commitment to community involvement and volunteer service,” Funk said. Hall is a lifelong resident of Hastings who has volunteered with Pennock Hospital for more than 25 years, after working at the hos­ pital as a medical lab technician for 25 years. Clocking the most volunteer hours of any of the Pennock Hospital volunteers. Hall had volunteered 6,172 hours by end of 2010. As a volunteer. Hall serves as an escort or courier, which allows for a lot of patient con­ tact as she runs items from one department to another, transports patients by wheelchair, delivers flowers and more. She also regularly trains new volunteers including teens who work in the summer. Hall said she started volunteerjng, ‘‘First, to keep in touch with the outside world and not just sit home. And secondly, to be able to help others.” Funk said Hall’s positive attitude and will­ ingness to give back has impacted more than 20.000 patients in the past 25 years. Briel took the podium next and introduced members of the Nashville United Methodist Church youth group as Johnson presented tliem with lhe Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. ‘‘Volunteers who begin community service eelpients of the Group Volunteer Award are members of the Barry County Yout i ummit. Pictured are (front row, from left) Tessa Johnson, Marissa Kurr, Erica Krouse, uzie Lenz, Maci Morehouse, Dallas Swinehart, Morgan Johnson, volunteer coordi­ nator for the Barry County United Way. (back) Sara Densberger and Callan Lenz. Jaleah Bumford, Yolanda Morse, Jalaney Bumford, Breonna Wilson and Nathaniel Marshall from Nashville United Methodist Church pose for a photo with United Way Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Johnson after receiving the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. Ruth Hokanson receives the Continuing Service Award from Barry County United Way Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Johnson. Health Care Service Award winner Sharon Weaver poses for a photo with United Way Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Johnson. at an early age lend to continue volunteering throughout their life.” said Briel. who is also the director of support sen ices at Thoniapple Manor. ‘‘The Volunteer Center realizes the impact that youth have on our community, and the Youth Volunteer of the Year award recognizes a youth, or group of youths under 18 years old. who are taking action to make our community a better place. “ The Youth Volunteer of the Year award goes to a group ... w ho. out of the kindness of their own hearts, have chosen to bring their special talents to the residents of Thomapple Manor.” she said. “This outstanding group, which ranges from 5 to 13 years old. continu­ ously puts their faith into action by leading a worship service for the residents on the sec­ ond Sunday of every month.” The five individuals light up the faces of residents with smiles as they escort each of them to lhe dining room, greet and welcome them with hugs, lead the group in worship and singing and service communion, said Briel. The volunteer service does not stop there, she said, the youths also make cards and bracelets for the residents and nurses. “One resident, when asked for a prayer request, said, through tears, how much he loved the youth group because they were there. Another resident could not believe that the group had made a bracelet for her and kept saying. ‘For me — you made this for me? Nobody ever does this for me,”’ related Briel. “Well, now we are singing the praises of this awesome group...” Funk presented the Outstanding Mentor Award to Michigan State Police Trooper Brian Roderick. “As many of you know, mentors truly make a difference. They give of themselves person­ ally. month after month, year after year,” she said. “The Outstanding Mentor Award honors OCCGCOOCOOCOOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCC COOOOOOOOOOOOOOQ WEDNESDAY Dress Rehearsal April 27 @ 7PM FRIDAY Opening Night April 29 @ 7PM SATURDAY G c © c c o o o c c c o © c c o c o o o O, George and Ira Gershwin Ken Ludwig At lhe Central Auditorium located al 509 S. Broadway. Hastings Tickets* Adults $8 Children. Students A: Seniors $6 Rehearsal All Stats S5 ant! Open to the Pubtit April HOth @ 7PM SUNDAY Matinee May I @ 2PM rmxzaxxxxxxxxxxxxxau THORHAPPLE: ■f t y i x j xn mmrrrrm o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o a o o o o 3 o o a o o Brian Roderick receives the Outstanding Mentor Award from Morgan Johnson, the Volunteer Center coordina­ tor for Barry County United Way. an individual who has made a significant impact in someone’s life by being a mentor. Funk said there sre * 4ny ways to mentor a child. ' t. ' “This year’s Mentor of the Year has proven time and time again mat he is a true asset to the Barry* County community/’ she said of Roderick. “Whether it be acting as a role model through his work as a date trooper or helping to raise money for amazing causes like Big Brpthers Big Sisters or Relay of Life, this volunteer knows what is means to make a positive impact in someone’s life “ Funk said that according to Bonnie Meredith, lhe local chairperson' for Relay for Life. Roderick just likes to help people. “He is wired that way. If you want some­ thing done, give it to him and it will be done,” she said. “Through his activities with the Relay for Life, he has donated 1.500 hours as a volunteer and raised $33,000 for this great cause.” In addition, during the past eight years, Roderick has raised more than SKK),(XX) and devoted 2,000 hours to Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’Sake event, as w ell as having served eight years on its board of directors. •' . “If that wasn’t enough, this outstanding volunteer has touched the lives of hundreds of children through coaching soccer for over 23 years — that is over 11.000 hours devoted to helping youth succeed.” said Funk. Next Briel presented the Continuing Service Award to Ruth Hokanson for her work With the Pennock Hospital Pediatric Guild. “In each organization, there is typically one person who has been volunteering their lime and energy year after year. Hie Continuing Service Award recognizes the long-term vol­ unteer who has made an impact in an organi­ zation for at least five years.” said Briel who noted that Hokanson had “well surpassed” the five-year mark. • Hokanson has been volunteering at Pennock HospilaI' in lbe Pediatric Guild for 39 yean, and was one of the 10 ?u,ld vo1’ unteers. , "As you can imagine, her impact has gone far beyond the 5 742 h«urs ,*’3* s le ' unteered,” said Brie? “°ver her tcnul5‘ sht’ has helped the guild P'°vide Y’5 °f socks for babies each year and also heads up » W-a-mul bake ale that has and fruitful, raising approximately $45,000, **"> all proceeds bciiefiting the smallest Patients of Penncvk . "Her inothXmsuy wi,!‘',e .• . • guild all these years has bee" ‘he lose ot giv­ ing hack to the immunity by helping ns youngest citizens ” -he added. " Hus amaemg individual shar-a .hat she was abused as a child and due m,t ordeal, she has wanted to l,clP0'herehildn ' Uh ll'n,u"1' I C"".°Ck 3 voIunX^he child abuse (preeen■^--iKbX^^te Service business th tV'0". monstraied excellent c.ti^ipby^Lkm-liecommun.ty.m Rachel Walkowiak (left) and Tom LaPres pose for a photo with United Way Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Johnson after accepting the Corporate Service Award on behalf of Pennock Hospital Purchasing Services. representatives from Pennock Hospital Purchasing Services. “This kind of commitment is truly amazing and can take many forms including ... corpo­ rate volunteer programs, monetary contribu­ tions, in-kind gifts and employee volunteer service.” said Funk. “This year, we honor a local company who as individual employees, and as a world-class company, give from the heart without the desire for recognition. Even during the holidays, this company knows the true reason for the season and gives back to their community.” For 15 years, purchasing services has “adopted" the Commission on Aging at Christinas time. The staff members have donated money to purchase boxes of tissues, bottles of lotion.’ movies, blankets and much more. Funk said that, according to the Commission on Aging, the best part of this company’s gift-giving experience is the per­ sonal touch that lhe staff adds by beautifully wrapping and delivering gifts. “ This wonderful company also supports the Meals on Wheels Walk-a-lhon at lhe COA. provides support around lhe holidays to Barry Community Hospice and Green Gables Haven, and is also active in lhe American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and lhe Barry County United Way’s annual campaign. Isn’t it amazing how many ways one local compa­ ny chooses to give back to their community?” she said. “There is a quote on this company’s website that lhe Commission on Aging chose to use in their nomination letter of which they feel sums up this company’s philosophy. It is a quote by Barbara Bush explaining leader­ ship by saying, ‘Il doesn’t matter who or where you are, or how successful you become in a worldly way — in a corporate board room, in a hospital operating theater, setting public policy, or managing your private life — you must care for other people.’” Bricl presented the Health Care Service Award to Sharon Weaver. The Health Care Service Award is designed to honor those volunteering in health care who give their lime both directly and indi­ rectly. This award recognizes their contribu­ tion to serving in the health care area and making a different in the health of their com­ munity. This year’s Health Care Service Award recipient has spent more than 1.157 hours in the past seven years volunteering at Pennock Hospital, said Bricl. “As a courier, she is responsible for trans­ porting patients in wheelchairs to and from tests, dismissals, the emergency room and more. The nominating organization, Pennock Hospital, explains that as a result of using wheelchairs frequently, this outstanding voL untecr has learned a few tricks of the trade. “Since wheelchairs are in constant demand and it is somewhat hard to find one available, this volunteer has found wheelchairs in places that others did not know existed. Because of this, she has learned to hide wheelchairs so the crew of volunteers w ill be able Io gel their hands on the wheelchairs quickly. Very tricky, said Bricl. On a more serious note this great individual has empathy for those who arc sick and in need of help. Accordin*’ to the nominating organization, she experi­ enced this first-hand when she had breast can­ cer. As she received treatments for the cancer she gained an appreciation tor all the care that she received troin the physicians, nurses and volunteers. She is an eighl-year survivor and wants to pass on the hope to others who mav be in need ol a kind word, a smile or a ride in a wheelchair. 11 Funk presented the final award of lh, even.ug the Group Volunteer Award, to ntem ben. of Youth Lcadenhip Workgroup u| lh.. Hany C ounty Subrange Abuse Ta,k FwJ Ills \<>lunteer Center recognizes that groups are a powerful tool in volunteer,.." ,d Otten go the extra tn.le to, those C.ounty. group can make a Inn . • when all werkir,.. together toward a shwd goal jn their community." said 1 nni * added the group has de,non. . k’"l'y to xxork together and wit), oth s , f '"y .............................................. Continued next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 21.2011 — Pago 3 MEAP, continued from page achievement ” Triangle Group: Sitework, Thoniapple She said districts are required bv the feder­ Excavating. $170,000; asphalt paving. al Education YES law to make AYP. Superior Asphalt, $191.-165; landscaping, ‘We arc given two years to make AYP Twin Lakes Nursery $24,340; concrete. before the state conies in and advises vou and Proline Concrete, $99,740; general trades, could eventually come in and lake over our Mugen Construction, $101,210; nxifing and program if wc don’t show growth and sheet metal. Shcrrifi-Goslin, $325,922; ahi improvement,” she said "Wc need to kxvk al nnnum entrances, Baltic Creek Glass. our school improvement plans as an individ­ $89,432; drywall and acoustical, Ritsema ual school and as a district; and. wc need to Associates, $44,950; flooring. River City increase the rigor of our curriculum and Flooring; bleachers, Southern Bleacher. increase student achievement. Our district $21,135; elevator. .Schindler Elevator. improvement team is looking to address those $108,300; mechanical/plumbing, River City core content areas district wide and support Mechanical. $42,300: and electrical. Hickey Electric $174.(XX). those individual school plans. Falcon said w hat the district needs from the Trustee Kevin Beck said that in response to communit} and the board is "a school com­ questions from the community, the district munity.” would be posting information on lhe Hastings “Our administrators and teachers need a Area Schools website about how funds from budget that will support our academic pro­ lhe recently approved bond are being used for grams and keep the students held as harmless improvements io the buildings and technolo­ as possible and support student performance gy throughout the district. and achievement,” she said. “We need, and Superintendent Rich Sattcrlee said lhe idea are asking the board to complete, a complete or posting bond information on die website strategic plan that w ill support our improve- came from the Committee of 33. a panel comment plans and goals that will alien with our prised of parents and residents from the dis­ school plans and our district plans. trict. “Also, we would like collaboration and •Approved the personnel report which con­ communication with board members on our tained the following notices: The retirement district needs and planning that needs to lake of Southeastern Elementary fourth grade place,” said Falcon, who has been assistant teacher Mary Ackerson after 33 years of serv­ superintendent for the district since just ice and Southeastern Elementary para-profes­ before the start of the school year. “The great sional Mary Dunn after 18.5 years of service; thing that I have seen since I have been here medical leave of absences for high school is that we have some mechanisms in place English teacher Carrie Roe and Star where w e have stakeholders that join commit­ Elementary kindergarten teacher Debra tees and are doing some things to improve our VanderVeen; lhe transfer of high school cus­ schools. All we arc asking our administrators todian William Dryer, the appointment of is that we keep that collaboration going and Carol Elts, food service general II at we keep those vehicles in place so that every ­ Northeastent Elementary ; Suzanne Golneck, one understands how important it is that all food service general II at Hastings Middle stakeholders are involved in the processes School; Geneva Woodmansee, early child­ that make these important decisions so that hood, community child care; continuing we can increase student achievement. tenure for Kathry n Geer Putnam-Haines;; and ‘‘It is not an option ... we have to improve.” the resignation of assistant varsity football said Falcon. “We have to show improvement, coach Michael Dubois. and lhe only we can do that is to plan. Plan • Heard from parent Jacquie McLean dur­ diligently, purposefully, and collaboratively ing die public comment portion of the meet­ so that all stakeholders understand what our ing. Mcl-ean said that the community needs to vision and our mission is for the schools.” hold the board accountable for its actions. She In response to a question from Trustee asked the board several questions: Is lhe Scott Hodges regarding changes in how the board taking steps to terminate Satterlee’s writing tests are scored. Falcon said the state contact, and. if so. what is lhe process? Why is always revising its methods of testing and was the decision to begin termination proce­ scoring writing which can be subjective dures not tabled last month when the board ‘’Unfortunately, change is constant when it president was absent? Why didn’t the school comes to the State of Michigan.” she said. board member whose wife is a member of the “I’m really proud to say that we have a Hastings Education Association abstain from group of 15 writing mentors on our K-5 the vote? Why didn’t former board president staff,” she said “Our K-5 stiff have been and current secretary Patricia Endsley not working together all year on improving writ­ take responsibility for signing the contract ing. Also, at the middle school level, they arc with former teacher and HEA President luirry looking at strategic literacy initiatives, and Christopher, which has resulted in an unfair they’ve been working really htird on how we labor practice claim against Saiterlee and the can improve u wring. They have been working board, and resign from her scat? on a Writer’s Workshop model thai all teach­ ”1 know that there are others who want ers can follow so that we can improve writing answers to the same questions, and I hope in in our district. the near future these questions will be More information about Hastings MEAP addressed.” said McLean. scores was posted on lhe Hastings Area Schools website w ww.hassk 12.org. bi other business, the board: • Approved the follow ing low bids for con­ struction work as recommended by the dis­ trict’s general contractor for the bond project. Continued from previous page The board did i>(,t However. Beck did ^fWriqc Questions. cn<*Pyofhcr questions. front res;fi_„, , • Heard que>»‘ ^jyoanl abo L'aura Pierson who a>kcdmcfn^ ‘he pri­ mary respiwsibdd’j,.n cd , • * he also asked them whe) hty • . he board “A lot of peup’c nu||c .)on"’nuin.ty don’t understand what Board President 6 May 16. in the muhi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St. Prior to the meeting there will be a reception for retiring staff members. |{aas c ’ ?.1C Sa‘d d omP’aI,ncd t,,al board members uro ' whose duties are to ,t trict through estabh- $ f b long-range planning and overMS*'nuncla| matters andoectionallyd.^ Pierson said she had ding accounts of recent board nu’eUnE the newspapers regarding all the kT* that have resulted from the J*’ added, “I do, as a voter, expect mJ ard to conduct themselves in a profit.* . honest manner. I’m not seeing that.’ • Heanl comments tr°'1 immunity mem­ ber Jill Mephatn who concern over the district’s fund bala«a’ Khtch is the lowest in Barry County. "The state is taking ‘>^r schools that have less than 23 percent going to have a school svsiem next y^ar; Mte asked. Haas 'replied the boiinl is committed to maintaining the solvency o the district so it is not turned over to a appointed financial manager. "We’ll do everything wc can. recognizing our limited resources. he said. • Approved the following travel study requests: Northeastern and Star Elementary schools* fourth grad* trip to Greenfield Village: Central and Southeastern Elementary schools’ fourth and fifth grade trips to Greenfield Village; fifth grade camp for all elementary schools in the district; the high school Business Professionals of America club’s trip to the national conference; and the high school general and honors physics class­ es’ trip to Michigan’s Adventure. • Accepted a donation of $300 from Gee and Longstreet Law Finn to be used for scholarships for students to attend lhe Youth m Government Conference in Lansing and $6,200 from the Hastings Athletic Boosters to be used for supplies and equipment for lhe spring 2011 sports season. • 1 Icard I lodges commend the Hastings High School Varsity Singers on its recent trip to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. • Heard comments from Steve Hoke, assis­ tant principal of Hastings High School regarding the number of high schools, middle schools and adult organizations from around the state that participated in the Thoniapple Arts Council Jazz Festival over the weekend and thanked the board .for its continued sup­ port of arts in Hasting • Heard an unntjnhc^tncfni that a public forum has been spr tor jnformation and dis­ cussion regarding the 2011-12 budget for the district and ao update on state funding for schools and more. It will begin al 7 p.m. Lakewood board votes to ask unions to reopen contracts by Helen Mudry Sluff Writer At the recommendation of Lakewood Superintendent Mike O’Mara and Board President Barry Vczino, the Lakewood Board live. of Education Monday unanimously voted to ’’Through many different activities, this ask the Lakewood Education Association and group has inspired change and shown what it Lakewood Education Support Personnel really means to make a difference in their Association to reopen the union contracts. community,” she said. “One of the biggest With 80 percent of the budget being wages accomplishments of lhe group is the Barry and compensation to employees, lhe board County Youth Leadership Summit, which is said it was prudent on lhe district’s part to an event focusing on positive leadership and send a letter to the unions asking them to the prevention of youth substance abuse. reopen their contracts lor concessions in During lhe planning process, they had to wages or total compensation. Any such action choose a theme lor the media awareness. would have to be in agreement of the I FA They decided that they, and their peers, need­ and LESPA. ed to work to change their community in a High school math teacher Phil Savage said positive way. They came up with lhe message he was concerned about the direction of this - ‘Every generation needs a change ... We move. He compared salaries of neighboring are lhe Change.”’ districts and learned Lake wood’s pay is Funk said that on Friday, Jan. 21. inorc somewhat lower. He questioned how the dis­ than 125 Barry County youths attended the trict could attract and keep quality teachers day-long event where participants learned when they could earn more in other districts about media literacy, cyber-bullying and He mentioned because of the real estate mar­ Facebook safety. ket, it might not be affordable for current “Youth from all five Barry County high teachers to move, but when the market turns schools came together, met new friends and around, the district might not be able to keep connected in a positive way,” she said. its quality teachers. “According to the Barry County .Substance A parent in attendance .spoke in .support of Abuse Task Force, each and every member of Savage, saying the board needs to keep qual­ this group is a line example ol positive lead­ ity leachcis or parents will send their kids to ership and community sen ice Individually, other districts their actions and accomplishments are Board member Brian Potter said stay ing in tremendous and awe-inspiring However, Likewrxxl shows a commitment to help the these young people are bigger than just them­ district. 1 selves. It is because they work together that Vczino said |his is part of the ’shared sacri­ they are what and who they arc. They make fice.’ each other stronger and bettci as a whole. Board member Gary Foltz wid an option to They make Barry County a better and rkhei balance the budget would be to lay ol) teachplace Io five crs. “As you can see, neither Clark Kent nor Band teacher Jane Dclw-cilcr said she Peter Parker were here tonight,” ’•aid Johnson would accept the resolution belter if it used in closing. “Instead, we had the pleasure of the term “pay freeze” rather than “reopen ” being in the presence of u group with real She also said it would send a mixed message ’sUfxT* powers - the power to make a differ­ to the stale. 6 ence m the live, of others; the power to give O'Mara said to freeze pay would require* back where they see a need: the power to ere the contracts to be reopened. ate positive change in their neighborhood, Another parent pointed out that in the non community and in Barty County 1 hank you to union work force, many people do not vet •ach utid every one ol out Everyday Heroes.” raises in tough limes. I’hey arc lucky to have V lhe judges'who selected this year’s award a job. u/inners were Hnily Bond from Coleman Board member Denise Packs said lhe ' Agency. Pastor Dan Spachman from Insurance options are horrible or more* horrible. EiN United Methodist Clnirch and Basing IX‘1I fn>m the Commission on Aging. “We want to attract quality teachers, hut Corally O our backs arc against the wall.” said Parks Monday. April 25, in the lecture hall of Hastings High School, located at 520 W. South St. Hastings. • Announced the next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, “We know how important teachers arc, but they are 80 percent of the budget. Where do we start?” Vez.ino likened relying on state funding to shooting at a moving target. In a subsequent conservation Wednesday, speaking for the LEA, high school social studies teacher Randall Hagar said he w as not prepared for this board action and had not yet formulated a response. In other business, the board: • Approved Stowell Builders bid of $174,565 for renovation of the central office. The unused rooms in Woodland Elementary will be remodeled into lhe central office, allowing lhe move lr°m the 19-year-old portables on M-50. The plans have been approved by the stale* fire marshal and changes were addressed by architect Tim Spitzley. • learned three Lakewood buses were red tagged by the state inspector. The repairs have been made, and the buses are back in action. The buses involved were a 2(X)4 D, seven years old with 111,508 miles; 1997 B with 169,688 miles and a 1998 C with 193.344 miles. Bus D had a nn,r transmission seal leak, bus B had a hairline crack in the front brake rotor and bus (.' needed rear brake pads and calipers. • Gave tenure to high school math and computer science teacher Eric Hall, elemen­ tary teacher Tammy Smith and middle school social studies teacher Nathan Kruatz • lx*amcd the district will pay Carbon Green BioEnergy $86,000 because of a reijuction in tax assessment from $21.8 mil­ lion to $14 million. O’Mara stressed that this money will not come fr°,n lhe general fund but will instead Ik* added to the number of years of the school bond debt retirement fund. • Learned Pam Sumkin "ho does payro|| jn the central office has carnet Michigan School Business Official chief fimmcial officer certi­ fication. • Approved payment of bills $1,100,762 in payroll liabilities; $30,880 in service; $265,266 in general ftimfi ^5^5 in <icbt retire­ ment; $1,065 in capital p^Jccts and $23,612 in tire capital projects lxM»Jlhe nevi board meeting Wifi begin at 7 P-m Monday. May 9. •>» ’he middle school media center The next board workshop will be at 6 p.m April 25 »” ’hv middle school media center. Springing into wintry weather again Instead of soaking up April showers, these Wall Lake area hyacinths were nestled in two-inches of snow Monday morning. Despite the shock of seeing so much frozen precipitation April 18, area residents (and probably spring flowers) seemed relieved that the snow had nearly vanished by the afternoon. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) i NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Doctor to speak about heart failure^ COPD Hastings PTOs hosting candidate forum The first in a series of monthly seminars I regarding heart and lung disease will begin I Friday, zXpril 29. from I to 2 p.m., at the Barry County Commission on Aging in ‘1 ! I‘ i ) The PTOs from Hastings Area Schools * are inviting the community to meet the can­ didates who are running for seals on the Hastings Board, of Education. The forum Hastings. . will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. /\pril Dr. Fred Bean, of Nashville Family 30. in the third-floor ballroom of lhe ’ Medicine, will give a free presentation enti­ Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in downtown ' tled “Heart Failure and COPD As We Age.” Hastings. Bean, a board-certified family practitionNine candidates are vying for three seats ‘ er, received his medical degree from Ohio in the May 3 election. District residents ■ State University and completed his residen­ may come and ask the candidates questions; ; the forum is informal and will not be m<xl- > cy at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. erated. Candidates include Becky Deal. : John Hart. Dan Patton. Robert Thornburgh. . Jeff Tinkler, Tracy Vandermade, Louis ’ Wierenga, and incumbents Kevin Beck and : Donna Garrison. For further information, email saxonptofa gmail.com. I fastings City Batik Call for Student Art! In honor of our 125th Anniversary of Community Banking. Hastings City Bank is partnering with the Thornapple Arts Council to offer a student art contest. The theme is: ------- -CoituiKuufy------- > IVkid Iked Mexnts Ta Wle J Three levels of purchase awards will be given to the winning entries: Elementary School Level; a $100.00 Savings Bond for the winning entry and a $100.00 donation to the student’s school art program. Middle School Level: a $200.00 Savings Bond for the winning entry and a $150.00 donation to the students school art program. High School Level: a $500.00 Savings Bond for the winning entry and a $250.00 donation to die student’s school art program. This contest is open to all students in Barry County, as well as die communities of Bellevue. Caledonia and Wayland. More detailed information is available ar. ’i W 4W Hastings City Bank is a Member FDIC �Sheriff highjacks county board meeting State funding for schools is not fair student in his current plan. See ww vv.niichig a n . g o v d o c u m e n l s / nt d c / To the editor: Due to the ccunotnic downturn. Michigan’s 0I410_349994_7.pdf. shrinking population and a decrease in rev­ Although Gov. Snyder suites that it is 4 per­ enue. Michigan’s schools have been forced to cent ol the school aid budget. 4 percent is not cut budgets even year for the past 10. and applied equally to all districts. Bloomfield during that time have asked for concessions Hills in Oakland County, for example, is given from all their employed stall — teachers, cus­ 512,443 per pupil. That’s a 3.7 percent reduc­ todians. maintenance, secretarial, parn-profes- tion for them, compared to 5.7 percent for stonal, bus drivers and administrators. Hastings and 6 percent for Delton Kellogg. \t Delton Kellogg, our custodial staff was Snyder’s budget cuts take a bigger percentage fired and privatized. We’ve endured drastic from niml schools, thereby discriminating reductions in programming, non-existent against the poor. Textbooks cost the same, classroom budgets, large class sizes and years regardless of how much money your district of layoffs. We’ve made concessions in the has, so do computers, desks and supplies. Hie form of pay freezes reductions and insurance cuts will be difficult, but this inequity in fund­ adjustments and used the collcctive-baigain- ing insures that districts that receive the least ing process to complete that job — all the are going to be hurl the most. while waiting for those running lhe govern­ Now take lhe idea of Schools of Choice ment to create more than a one-year Band­ into consideration. Schools are supposed to Aid. But in all our years as public school offer competitive programs, offering choices teachers, we’ve never seen anything as fright­ to parents on where their children can go to ening a< w hat our new ly elected gov error and school. How can rural districts compete in a JegMators are proposing. market that’s stacked against them? Organized labor rallied Wednesday, April And the elephant in the room is the emer­ 13. to protest both Gov. Snyder’s budget plan. gency manager bill. These deep cuts would As well as the 42 proposed Senate and House force many districts into bankruptcy. The bills that have either been passed or are cur­ governor recently signed a bill into law that rently in committee and would adversely affect public and private labor organizations. broadens the powers of emergency managers \n up- to-date listing of those can be found in to include firing elected officials and dissolv­ the Michigan State AFL-CIO Legislative ing legally binding contracts. Now, a much report at u uw.miaflcio.org/legislative- bigger Lansing has the power to cut Delton’s budget, deem us in need of an emergency action legislative-report ht/nl. Mom of these bills target the collective- manager, and then take us over, firing or sus­ bareaining rights of lhe working-class. The pending the superintendent and school board. ’Wc Are the People’ rally was organized to ’Hull's not right. Last week. Robert Bobb, Detroit Public send a message to our legislature that we, a large part of the constituency, have a voice Schools’.emcrgency manager, used his newly and are united. Those who marched with us broadened powers to pink slip 5.466 teachers were nurses, firemen, pipe fitters, prison and 248 administrators. In Benton Harbor, an guards, police officers, UAW, bus drivers, emergency manager named Joseph Harris and millwrights. suspended decision-making powers from Since our students do not have a voting elected city officials, essentially firing them. voice yet, it is up to parents, teachers and Schools and municipalities all across the stale community members to band together to let arc shuddering in tear. our government know that they have a right For these reasons and more. Delton to a free ’quality' public education. Kellogg teachers and community members The state constitution says that “the legis­ marched at the Capitol last Wednesday, proud­ lature shall maintain and support a system of ly holding our signs high above our heads. As free public elementary and secondary schools teachers, it’s our duty to protect children, so as defined b) law. Every school district shall we went to Lansing to do just that, but also to provide tor the education of its pupils without let our legislators know that ’We are the peo­ discrimination as to religion, creed, race, ple,’ we arc labor, we are the middle-class and color or national origin.” we will be heard. It’s our position that rural districts like We encourage the community to get Delton and Hastings are being discriminated involved. Check our website for continually against. Gov. Snyder’s budget cuts add insult to updated information at www.w'ix.conv’delinjury, shorting lhe poorest districts by greater tonkellogg/dkea. percentages than larger, wealthier ones. Delton Kellogg Schools receive $7389 per student and Clinton Waller. Hastings Schools receives $8,138 per student. Connie High. The governor proposes that we cut $470 per Delton Kellogg teachers Jazz Festival is a winner To the editor: Kudos and cheers to the Hastings commu­ nity for making the eighth annual jazz festival a reality. Special thanks to the Thoniapple Ans Council and Megan I^ivell and Joe LaJoye in particular, as well as to the corpo­ rate sponsors and providers of venues, middle and high school jazz bands and directors, pro­ fessional musicians, and numerous volunteers. Tile jazz fest is indeed one of the most cre­ ative and energizing musical happenings invented in our community. The combination of the educational component (middle and high school jazz bands performing, then being instructed by skilled technicians), pro­ fessional talents, and audience participation is a winner. Michael Anton. Hastings meetin County Board of Commissioners held its first night cu^mg °f lhe >C;,r‘ nJCsday’1April ,2’ inform the public on Nonn ili*ln<J ,onF'tcnn r,fJa”c,al ,ssl,cs facing county government. held t 1 don 1 allcnd AC re£,dar meetings because they are nnR uork hours. But when commissioners moved the mtumg to lhc evemng to accommodate working schedules. I decided 1 Uou|(J lry attend. . ”I?arry County Commissioners want to keep the public involved throughout lhe budget process." said Board Chairman k-raig htolsonburg. He went on Io say that the board was commit, ted to remain open and transparent when dealing with the citizens’ tax dollars. Government bodies at all levels arc facing declining revenues, soto maintain services to the people, it’s imperative that they continue to rc' ,cW where they're spending our tax dollar*. As I entered the circuit courtroom last Tuesday evening, I could sec that it was standing-room only for the special meeting. It appeared that most in attendance were county employees and their families and friends. It didn’t lake long to gel lhe feeling that the county’s sclf.proclaimed lobbyist Sheriff Dar Leaf was there to educate the county board on how his department is constitutional­ ly mandated and cannot be eliminated. It was a repeal perform­ ance of last year’s budget debate when the sheriff was asking for more than $100,000 for one of his pet programs when the county board was considering culling all non-mandated programs. ’ “By law. you C1m not legally eliminate lhe sheriff’s depart­ ment.” Ixaf told commissioners. Apparently, Leaf didn’t get the memo as to why the county board called the evening meeting in the first place. County officials invited Dave Stoker of Cohl, Stoker and Toskey to give a presentation on mandated and non-mandated services. Stoker was explaining the issues to department heads and laxpayers as they move forward in the budget process. In looking back over several months of county board stones. I didn’t find any that suggested eliminating the sheriff’s department or any of its activities. The meeting was called to discuss the budget process and to educate county departments about the dilemma in which county officials find themselves with increasing costs and declining revenues. Each time Leaf came to the podium during meetings over the past several months, he gave the impression that he was more concerned with his own staff’s needs than he was generally for taxpayers. During difficult economic conditions, voters expect elected officials to find ways to reduce costs while maintaining services. Barry County isn't alone when it comes to budget concerns. The City of Hastings is also looking for ways to adjust shrinking revenues and has also held a scries of workshops in an attempt to reduce expenditures and balance the city’s budget “We had three workshops to set the stage, not only for this year’s budget but for coming years because we know it is going to be an increasing challenge to meet our budget goals. ’ said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. If taxpayers expect their governments to weather the financial crisis, then it wiXrc^iirc leadership at all levels looking for ways to cut spending while becoming more efficient with the money they have. The problem can’t be solved by just considering what is mandated and hat is not - it has more to do with how coun­ ts commissioners canservp the taxpayers best with the money we have. I found it offensive that Sheriff Leaf was acting as the depart- Eaton County Sheritl Mike Raines and his wife toto > ccfl.lin services, tulional responsibility to provide the p county off iThe kind of heavy-handed approach Leal use Iaxpayers cials won’t solve our financial problem, it just a cials won’t solve our finance frustration. And at the state level... A group called Michigan Citizens United tiled paperwork Monday to recall Gov. Rick Snyder. Their proposed petition a guage cited the governor’s ability' under the law’ to have broa nc powers over emergency managers appointed by the state to run financially struggling local governments and schools. Those pow­ ers include lhe ability to toss out union contracts and strip power from locally elected officials. You must remember, the government and school districts expe­ riencing the current level of financial difficulties are tor the most part bankrupt and need assistance to get through their situation. The petition also includes opposition to tax increases on retirees and lower-income families, along with tax reductions for corpora­ tions. Snyder has proposed eliminating tax exemptions lor some retiree income and eliminating lhe earned income lax credit for lower-income families while reducing taxes for businesses. These aren’t laws yet, they are merely pan of the governor’s plan tor future legislation. • When Snyder ran for lhe job. he vowed not to “kick the can down the road.” During his campaign, he talked about changes needed to make Michigan more competitive. He proposed changes in the state’s burdensome business tax while cautioning taxpayers that there would be some pain. Voters supported him by more than 58 percent. Now that he’s announced his plans to rein- . vent Michigan, special interest groups arc lining up to challenge his judgment. To dale. Michigan’s budget deficit remains around $1.5 billion and growing. Sny der said he hopes that cutting business taxes will generate more jobs putting the stale back on track for growth. There’s no question the state needs a more competitive business climate, but it’s risky if we allow government officials to sacrifice programs that impact our quality of life. On Monday. Standard and Poor’s, a national rating agency, reported concern over the United Stales’ ability to pay its debt. The agency lowered its outlook as a warning to government lead­ ers to deal with the long-ranged budget deficit Within minutes, lhe stock market began to fall, and at one point during lhe day was dow n over 200 points If we expect to get tour county, state ..................................... ------------ ----- and lhe nation back on ui firmer footing, we must through or reducing long-term debt go - it's about the the process change, of buteliminating more impor•—«-. . . -* ------- ----------- •----------- ••••»—- ’ tanfly. it s alxiut strong and decisive leadership and bringing us together to complete the important task ahead. If we allow our leaders to dominate the message with little or no cooperation, we’ll never get lhe job done. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Hastings Area Schools to hold public budget forum ’Hie Hastings Area School System will have community forum to inform stakehold­ ers of the school budget for lhe 2011-12 school year. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, April 25, in the lecture hall al the Hastings High School We encourage all interested community members to attend. It is our intent to look at the current legislature and how it will impact our school district. Currently on our website at www.hasskl2.org, you can access state budg­ et information in the announcements section. As always, if you ha>e additional questions or concerns about the current status of our budget, you may call our office, 269-948­ 4400. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. mtnl’s chief lobbyist rather than a meeting. Apparently he was the person who Should school board elections be in November? Voters in lhe Delton Kellogg. Hastings and 'I’homapple Kellogg school districts will head to the polIs Tuesday . May 3. to elect board of education members. Lakewood and Maple Valley already have opted ID hold school board elections in November as part of the general elec­ tion. Would you like to see school elections in November instead? Do you have any questions you would like to ask the candidates in your school district? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests o/ Berry County since 1656 Fished by . Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: newsC^-adgraphics.corn Advertising email j-ads0>chOiC»ronemail com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs PrOajfc-r.! Vtcx) P'estkr: Stephen Jacobs • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremet Ftan Favetman Tamara Reed, .Middleville: * I think it is good (hat ejecting school board members is done in May and not in November. I think people could be overwhelmed by the num­ ber of people and issues on the November ballot.’’ Jesse Aubil, Middleville: J think lhe May election is belter for sch<x>l board candidates. I don't have any questions for the can­ didates al this time.’’ Mark Allen, Middleville: “I think it would be bel­ ter to have the school board candidates on the November election. 'Dial is closer to the opening of the new school year and tho.se elected would be working on that year’s issues.” Milt Poulo^ Hastings: "I think they shouW <h> >h<-' be,। ,h ■> , with "hat they ha,.e - dd"' imponam 'hh'-1" 'hat students need." Wendy Gihnuii, Middleville: “No, I don’t have any questions. I actually think they arc doing a good job.” Cheryl Bolton, Hastings: "I’d ask them how they will handle all the budget cuts and still provide our children and grandchil­ dren with the education they need. 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April 21.7011-Pag« 5 COUNTY, c°n ,nued from page 1 —————————-—— wc have not restricted ourselves, then we don’t haw to go all the way back to amend ’-he policy to spend money on quality 0!-life issues.” could amend tin j VanNortwick said he had no problem set eliminate it. ,}/)rV n. ”,t jus,7eaT7h^ "’s,‘ think h tiny a cap on the delinquent tax fund but said where the board '• said. -ln ’ ■ it was premature to adopt the policy before .» ,arr> County Bar Av^x-nihon will cel- the Barry County Bar Association's celebra­ through a littk’ !hnlIr \ , the budget process begins. \j >aw presenting Doug and tion of Law Day. Hosts for those events will wh’itcv'er you cho< polity » •,,xls| ”1 don’t think we’re hog-tying nnytxxly to ‘ arV3n.t IXCamp, oul.xLinding Hastings citi include County Prosecutor Tom Evans and a long term policy here, but we're looking nt A’ns, with the prestigious liberty Bell Aw.ml attorneys Julie Nakfoor Pratt. Nathan Tagg. andsay.-Wedon ; c, rid of the basic needs of what this community has in live? ur. 'We »»'" u “ ' "lls H>cy fiscal year 2011-12.” he said, adding dial he 11 noon ceremony Friday, April 19 in Carol Dwyer and David Makk'd. From 8:30 1e 5 °unl> Circuit Courtroom in Hastings. to 9:20 a.m. students from Mary Ackerson’s feels the cap may need to be set cither higher completely.' VanNortwick , . Keynote speaker at the event will be class from Southeastern Elementary School Commissioner M il:ct eaJ * k ««d he or lower than 1.7. 4 ’chigan I t Gov. Brian Calley. w ill be in the County District Courtroom and would like to sec • qj . • and the Brown said he did not feel the 1.7 percent Hie public is invited to attend the cererno Tricia Mosley’s class from Southeastern will audit balance amount was debatable. ”1 think that '^Shei.^1 hJPla>‘nk’ *l> nnd a reception (or the honored guests be in the Probate Courtroom From 9:30 to ”1 think that your attorney and finance Irwn II a.m. to noon that day tn the Courts 10:20 a m . Central Elementary students of advisor have come to the table nnd said. ‘If •>nd 1 aw Building's community room on the Marianne Seidl will be in the Probate yon value your current fiscal health, or as part hr>t floor. Courtroom. Central students of Carolyn he said. 'I m 1><" lik 1 7 of your fiscal health, you value what the rat­ In the morning, Hastings area students Mcitz will be in the District Courtrixun and lhc rigid number. ouI al and J th ing agencies see and rate you at; if you value from five different classes will have an oppor­ Katie Youngs’ .students from St. Rose School budget process Mart <4 this be a that rating, 1.7 is the number you should stick tunity to participate in mock, trails as part of will be in the Circuit Courtroom n-irt of the budgeting I '• not an item X oil .he ,'he budgeung w ith.’” said Brow n. “ Chat keeps us consistent with what we have done over time. What 1 process... with revem-*.41 hanging.and would be debating, if there is any debate, is so on. the funds dial the lax what you use excess funds for and how you umbrella fund lasl>“r ’5 -different than go about it.” what the needs : '7‘01 »“ditBrown said the value of adopting the poli­ ing will bring out the ' ,n'!>er ns to what cy before getting into the budget process is we have for surplus-'nd ,u K conduct fis­ (hat the board has the ability to amend it al cally in 2010.’’ , , any time, based on a two-thirds vote. Committee and I*urx ‘l|rperson Craig “It admittedly makes it more difficult or Stolsonburg said he ''3’’ 1 <Jvor of having more disciplined to do, but that’s the point.” the policy in place bef<irt budget process he said. "Instead of going into the budget begins. process and building a policy based on some **I think it’s iniportan‘ ’o get the cap on issues that draw you. you’re saying it’s there prior to the budget calendar .. just for important to establish some parameters the reason that last year... we fv|| 5^ on the around this ... If we get into the budget tax umbrella fund to money so we process and we felt there is an overriding, didn’t have to make the tough decisions as necessity that we have to do something dif­ regard to pay scales and layoffs and things ferent, then you have a discussion or debate like that.” over amending that policy. But. again, it Parker said he agreed with the proposed makes it more deliberate.” policy and added that he would like to sec it Stolsonburg said the consensus he was approved before the budget process begins. hearing was the board was in favor of the 1.7 •'One of the things Jcft (VanNortwickJ cap and the two-thirds vote to approve one­ To the editor: the above lists to embrace or dislike, depend­ brought up in another meeting ... is quality, time expenditures but would like the policy What congressmen and senators do after ing on one’s economic situation. Of the of-life things,’’ said Parker. ”1 think there may changed so there arc no restrictions on what they arc elected should be o( more concent to 22,436 households in Barry County accord­ be money there that n'»;iy help us with that part the suqilus funds could be spent, except that us than the rhetoric displayed on the cam­ ing to the U.S. Census Bureau. 19.2 percent of it: but, at the same time, it’s whoever they be non-recurring. paign trail prior to becoming elected or re­ or 4,307 households earn $24,999 or less. makes the suggestion of what we use the “We’re getting rid of the capital and saying elected. Let’s look at some of the changes 26.9 percent or 6.035 households earn money for. will have to put out an argument non-recurring expenditures,” said Brown. being discussed, realizing the proposed $25,000 to $49,999, 38.2 percent or 8,570 that two-thirds of us will agree with, and I “It might be capital, it might not." added changes are in a constant state of flux, and households earn $50,000 to $99,999. 14 per­ think that is legitimate. 1 think that is a good Houtman. think about each of our personal circum­ cent or 3.154 households earn $100,000 to way to do it.” VanNortwick said mandated and non*manstances as to whether the proposals benefit or S 199.999. and the balance 1.7 percent or 370 Geiger asked if any 01 the surplus over the dated services would Ik* "a budgetary armhurt us and our families. households earn S2(X).(>00 or more on a year­ 1.7 percent ratio should lx? placed in the coun­ u resile." Cuts of $44 billion have been proposed tor ly basis. It is logical to conclude that probably ty’s general fund. “We have the long-term drive to keep our early childhood programs, low-income hous­ only the top 15.7 percent of income earners Houtman said he did not think any of the mandated services costs down; and, certainly ing. supplemental nutrition for poor families, may have the possibility of benefiting from surplus should be put in the general fund then, the non-mandated services take the hit. teacher training and after-school programs, program enhancements. Furthermore, we because if two-thirds of the board decides it and once that is gone, we move into the man­ job (raining for unemployed and new work­ would argue that HX) percent of the house­ wants to spend the surplus on quality-of-lifc dated services.” said VanNortwick. “The qualers. Jow-income home energy assistance, holds lose directly or indirectly from the pro­ ity-of-life issues become the real target, the items, they ought to be aMe to do so. community health centers, homeless assis­ gram cuts being considered. “That is exactly wfs / v. commended what potential low-hanging truik for all of this.” The point to be considered by voters prior tance grants, legal services for the poor and I did.” he said. * Once v.e'dct to that point that He asked if anyone had looked into what it family planning programs. to voting in the next election (county, state or Program enhancements of $42 billion are national) relates to whether the politician’s being, considered that would cut estate taxes, actions have been helpful or harmful to you In locimj melnorii of ( allow the interest deduction for vacation based on up-to-date lists of cuts and enhance­ homes, tax breaks for offshore operations of ments at that point in time. .Another approach U.S. financial companies, tax breaks for oil for consideration: do the actions or promises companies, ethanol fuel tax breaks, tax loop­ of those looking for your vote reflect what is holes for managers ot hedge and private equi­ best for the majority of citizens or are they ty funds, allowing companies to write off the only targeted to benefit special interest niaiikYmiO.nl cost of punitive damages, and tax breaks for groups? f<r all the wmukrful if . nicinortc*. the timber industry. Donald and Kathy Wiggins Dittnnu. Stindti, We’re sure that everyone can find items on Nashville ; Susan Julie said Hoiiiman Ajmin's’’«Uor . Barry !“«'•'‘ **' Hmwil m».I "’j;1' .ney 1"” ''""'•I not njf, Choices now should affect future elections i j tv commissioners' ' What services will constituents lox.*. It is unlikely your city, village and township meet ir.„s could be attended by your county commbsioner i> he or ..he rep-e-en:. more .han ,J,rce (ownshu-s. A. (he I.me I .e Mate k Jutting h-mlh.e «> our...»i»h.ps villages and .here i- a need for conhnu. d liaison fXween the P'unty .mil these mumupalmes. ■n.etowtiship'-M-PIx-rt'he county with tneno ■ H.ip on various board. u»nn»>Mons and ”ft;.' Je, l>> ■">' 'l'«rteh..n.-e them b. redo. “ „ he number of conimbMonen. that a-ost " h L.()„imume:ite « uh them J H »e hare vl’> ” m J. cut repicentanon’Barry County v^Hild s t t o(- Michigan, gamed un|ike most ol population in the 2010 Census. We are blessed with a great place to live and some of the nation s finest employees and employers. We have scandal-free, a trial court that is the envy of the rest of the state and a result focused economic development group. Fhese are just a few of the innovations that make Barry County great: Our present system works, why change it? At the * committee-of-the-wholc meeting April 5. the commissioners took almost an hour before spending just over $76,000. They asked the right questions, took the time to understand the project, assured themselves that proper procedures were followed and made sure this was the proper use of tax dol­ lars. That is the benefit of having eight people working on an issue, having eight brains mak­ ing sure of complete transparency and a cor­ rect decision made. Die county commission is not a job for fewer than eight people; we need the addi­ tional experience, brainpower and debate that eight people bring to the table to make good decisions. You will always get some elected commissioners who work hard to understand the issues and some commissioners who just show up and vote, without doing the proper research needed to make good decisions. If you reduce the number of commissioners fewer people will make critical decisions for Barry County, this will lead to bad decisions. Contact the Barry County prosecutor, treas­ urer and clerk, plus the chairs of the Democratic and Republican panics. Tell them you do not want to lose your fair county com­ missioner representation. Keith Ferris, Hastings delinquent tax fund. “We look al it as a quality-of-life but we don’t look at how we want to fund it." he said. "I guess. I have a deep concern so wc don’t get all the 4-H people in and start talking about the quality-of-life as we see it and understand it. The tax umbrella fund was never part of the actual county funding -dream ... But I do think wc have to look nt it that this is still taxpayer money, and the taxpayers, if they come to us and they want some non­ mandated services...” “1 understand where you are coming from,” said Nevins, “but, I feel that anything that i> mandated or non-mandated is still quality -oflife. You have the sheriff’s department, you have the courts — those are people working ... that is still quality-of-life ... I think any­ thing wc fund, mandated or non, is quality-oflife.” “Well, a point here is that wc just arc just petting ready to close the door, arid I'm not ready to close the dtxir on this discussion,” said VanNortwick. “It sounds like this door is creeping closed on us, and I have a little reser­ vation on that; I’m not ready to make that final decision. That’* why I’d like to sec the budget and ... what we have left from 2010 before I make a decision on this. Now. you fellas can push this right on through if you want. But. I’m going to sit here and kick and scream right to the bitter end. I guarantee you. I just don’t think wc need to make this deci­ sion quite as rapidly as we arc doing." Stolsonburg said discussions about the jxMicy. the budget and mandated and non-man­ dated services would continue. In other business, the commissioners: • Approved a motion to adopt a resolution accepting the 2011 county equalization values for real and personal property, totaling $2,488,099,328, as presented by County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough. • Interviewed three candidates, Lynn Anderson. Carol Hcrcha and Doug Hartough. for a one-four year citizen-at-large scat, which opened Jan. I, and expires Dgc. 31. 2014, on the central dispatch board and approved a motion to recommend the appointment of Hartough to the seal by a 5-3 vote. • Heard from Charlton Park Executive Director Dan Patton who distributed 2011 event posters and asked commissioners to vol­ unteer their lime during Ute annual Chariton Park Day event scheduled for Saturday, May 28 (rain date Sunday. May 29). The event includes free admission to the park, free hot- dogs, games and activities for the whole family. “It is a way for us to showcase what we have going on for the season.” said Patton. AA/K XS N- THE rqoVE? OVER If Hou see (his Pihjrun (STEVE STORKS) • •• and this Indian (TY GREENFIELD) around toicn, toish them a Ilappil 30th B ORTH DAY on Anvil 21st! ___________ __ z__ Commercial Bank's Hastings office will be closed Saturday, April 30 while we move to our temporary location in the Hastings Felpausch lot. We'll be ready to serve you at our new location on Monday, May 2. Teller transactions (other than deposits) after 3 p.m. on Friday will be processed on Monday. Our ATM will shutdown at 3 p.m. Friday. Apr „„ BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! detain Basement tVat* 'proof.inj Glass Mntiows N^v\Vind^vW^ Meanwhile, • visit our ATMs inside the Family Fare store or fuel station, • use online banking at www.comrnercial-bank.com, • call our telephone banking service at (269)945-9738 or (800)959-9193, or • visit our Lake Odessa office. Raising S/Z1,'''n Concn.’ftj RcgraMJ Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads would cost the county to fund non-mandated services from a revenue stream from the rlciin Schondclniaycr । April 25, 2009 As long as there arc memories, love lives on forever. Eight county commissioners is the right number To the editor: .Since Barry County started electing com­ missioners in the early 1970s, we have had from 11 to seven people serve on the board. For the last 20 years, there have been eight county commissioners. This number worked well when I was elected a Barry County Commissioner from the District 3 in 2006, and it would be’a mistake to lower the num­ ber of commissioners lower than eight. . What would fewer than eight do to the workload? Certainly a smaller number of people doing the same amount of work will take more of each individual’s time. Who would be able to sene with these additional time requirements? Almost certainly, an increased lime commitment would limit the pool of persons willing to endure a political campaign and. when elected, sene. Adding another 20 to 30 hours per month in time requirements would likely mean the younger person w ith a full-time job would not be able to serve. is exactly the person county government should try to attract. ° There is always the risk that future com­ missions would raise their wages to relied this additional work The result for Barry County would be the same or higher cost and less representation lor our voters. 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APn.p7 lhe Pint -Sized Reader* rehcarM- legg.Pirate. 4 lo (» p m f r |llon. 1 Call ihe Hastings Publiu I.iw-’Q infomtation. 269 945 4263. - r-si Worship Together ...a, el„ml, «fya,.r of Hastings area churches available for y GRACE C0MMI Ml Y CHI R< H 8950 1. M-79 Highway. N.vhsillc. Ml 491)73 P-otor Don Rowwc <517)852-9228 Mommc Celebration 9 a Hi A 10-0 am Fci’s'vv.hio Time before the servisv Nmsery. children’s ministry, yoctb group. -Mult small group minrirn. IradeoJnp training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd. P.O Box 408, icomcr of Mdo RJ. A N. M43), Dehon. MI -WMn. Pa-tot Rover Claypool. (517. 204-93*8). Sunday Worship Service 10 30 ant to H a.:,t. Nursery and Cniklren"' Ministry Thursday mgt.t Bible -mdy and prayer tune 6; M p m I' 7 30 p.m CHURCH OI THE N AZ.ARENF: 1716 North Bioadway Rev. Timm Oy.-r Pastor Sunday School 9.45 jni Morning W.vship -Service 10. l>‘ a m . E'Cnuig Service n pan . Wedne-day Evening Service pm. Christa- E>e Worship 6 FIRST BYPT1ST CHURCH E WondUwn. Ha-linjre. Dx*i Currie. Sr. Fu-’o:. Paul Ovbom. Minretcr of MuA, Josh Maurer. Youth Pa tot. Sunday Sen >ecx: o *5 am Sunday S»hw! for all .vc<. 10 30 □ in Worship Service; 6 pm Evening Sers ice. Jr. A: Sr. Hijh G-ou|** Wednesday, Family Ni/h: ft 3(1 p.m., A" ana. Bible Sintis. Praise and Prayer. Gill Church Of lice ‘Uh-MYM for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children’s Choir. S|xwt- Ministries WOODL AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml 4X897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9 4' a.m. Sunday School Il to 1| V) xm. Pl.FXS YNTYTEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Ro.id, Dowiing. MI 49(150. Pastor, Sieve Olmstead !6l6j 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service; 9.30 am.; Sunday Sclnxil 11 a.m: Sunday Evening Service b pm.; Bible Study A Player Time Wednesday nights 6.30 p m. HASTINGS SEVEN FH-DAY ADVENTIST CHIRCH 904 Ferry Lane. Heatings (or on rhe corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane ) Phone 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.haU!ngssJxconi Sabbath (.Saturday) Schoo! r>;?<) a.m ; wor­ ship service 10 50 xm. Mid-week meetings infomi.il study and prayer service. Wednesdays 7 p.m Youth ministry clubs, zYdscnturvre for pre-school to 4ih grade ‘stu­ dents and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and thiid Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. and fin,! and third Wednesday a, 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS I NITE!) METHODIST CHURCH 31*5 N Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Su-.tn D Olsen. Phone 945-2654 Worship Services. Sunday. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 45 a tn. st. rose: CATHOLIC CHURCH M)5 S. Jefferson Rev Richard zMtine, Pastor. S .turJ..y M res 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masse- M ain, and II Jan . Confession Saturday 3 30­ 4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S C ATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Richard Ahmc. Pa-tor. A nu'sion of St. Row Catholic Church. Hastings. M-w Sunday at 9.30 a m. CHURCH OF THE IIV1NG GOD A full gospd church. 12,10 . Haste.-’;; . “ P. -tor Doug StaiRd ................ Da’ . 269-948 9740 Sunday >1 10 a.m. Worship Scrvuc 11 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m Wulnczday Bible Study 6 p m Sunday School and Yop'h Giocp for ill upc.. Come and wor ship tfic laud with us! . . w. ■ WOODGROVE BREIHREN CURLS BAN PARISH 4SXJ Coals Grove Rd l.'stor Randall Bertrand Wheelchair accessible .md elevator. Sunday School 9-30 am Worship lune in 30 a m. Youth uctiviur* call for information ORANGEY II LI HAITLSr CHURCH 69’! M.ush Rd 2 mile* south of Gun LAe. Plainwell Phone 6M-4377. OrangevdlcBap«t>t orc Laster Services 7:30. 9:45, II xm. Sunday • 9.45 a m. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes, II a.m. and 6 pin Wotvhip. > 30 pm Junior and Senior High Won! of Life Clubs. TUrsday - 9 xm Men > Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday - 6 >0 pm 4 yr* old through 6ih grade Word of Lite Chib»; 7 p.m. Prayer Together. u p.m. May I -5 - Spring Bible Conference with Larry Sauvagcot and Nathan Pierpont. Children’s summer camp - call the church for information June. July. August Sunday classes - 9:45­ 10 45 xm. "Rc-olvitig Everyday Conflicts". “Counsel From the Ctosn", and “The Peacemaker”. July 11-15- Vacation Bible School 9.30 a.m -Noon. Age 5-(ith grade. COl NTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Phone 269-721-XU77.* Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9.30 a m Traditional Worship Service; II a m. Praise Worship Service; Noon altenute weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Piaycr Group, Wednesday 6:30 p m.. Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursday s at 7 p m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 pm. CPRChri'l’s Plan for Recovery (meal served* For more information small groups, special cvnts or if you have a prayer rcqust. call the church office and see postings on WEB site; vvvvsv country chapel. umci'rg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATT HI AS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHI RCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this vrvice). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss Andrew Matthias is Rt. Rev David T. Hustwiclc The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trux.to/ar.drewnuttliu . Wc are part of the Dioeeie of the Great Lakes which is in comtnunion with The United Episcopal Church of North .America and use the 192« Book of Common Prayer at all our sen ices. HOPE UNITED MITHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website. Church Fax No: 269-R|8-(XW)7. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Belton. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School. 10.45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi Youth 5 lo 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm. SonShine Pre-school (ugrs 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues.. Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tue*duy 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm • Pioneers Uncal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served!(October thru May). Wednesday 7 pin • Player Meeting Thur-day 9:30 am • Women’s Bible Study. ABUNDANT LIFE FELUJYYSHIP MINISTRIES A Spml fdkd church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd . Nash­ ville. Muh. 4907V Sun. IYui.-c 6c Worship 10:30 a m 6 p in.; Wed. 6*30 pin. Jesus Club tor boys ?< girls aye. 4-12. Pastors David and Rn-a: MacDonald. An oasis of God\ love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For inlonnalion call o|6 731-5194 nr 5|7852-18(16. QUIMBY UNI TED MU1HODISTCHI IK H M 79 Wc t P. >ii:r Ken Vein-ht (616) 945-9392 Surxtiv Worship It) 30 a tn P.O Box 63* Ha,tmgs. Ml 4905b CHURCH OI CHRIST 511 N Michigan Ave . Hasting' Phone 269-945-293X Sunday S.hool in amt Worship H Wednesday Night Bible Study i p.in. HVJIISGS REFORMED CHI R( II "zt f/nfenC‘K-,r-,tn in ~ Sund.iv morning services Ivon at 10*am Meeting at Bam County Commission on ACmgbudd^32<»W-W«xxI-laun Air . Hastings P.isfor. Peter Adams. 6I6 690-S609 padanw < jtino com GRACE BRETHRLN BIBLE CHURCH 60ti Powell Road. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Chureh Phone -69­ 948-2530. Pasux * I Ionic 4356. l’lu 1633! 5 sbcglobal. net. Sunday Scluxd 9.45 a.m.; Worship Sen icc 10 45 a ni.. Sun­ day Evening 6 put Wednesday t pan H ASTINGS FIRST UNITED MFJHODLST CHURCH 2(N W. Green Street. Ha'Une>. Ml 49058 Pastor Doti Spaehni.m Office Phone <2f»9) 945-9574 Office hour* are Monday-Thursday 9 xhl-3 pm; Friday 9 ani. to noon. Sunday morning vsonhip hours. 9:15 Contemporary Worship. 10 30 a m. Refresh-mcntx It n m. Traditional Worship. Sunday School for PrcK-2nd and 3rd 5th atxl Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. The Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand. Hastings. Floyd Hughex Pa to:; Myton Huebner. Music Sunday Services. 10 am Worship Service; 6 pm. Evening Service; 7 pm Thursday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948­ 2673 for additional information. 1.1ITG ATE COMMUNITY CHURCH VH L. SU’-e. Rd.. P.O Box 273. Hustings. MI 490^5. Pastor Scott Ihicv Phone: 269-948 09(H). Website: w w w lifcgutccc.com Sunday Worship H> am. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p m. H VST INGS FREE: METHODIST!TH R( II 2635 North M 43 Highway. Hjstingx Telephone 269-945­ 9121 Pastor • Daniel Graybill. Pa-tor Brun Teed, and Pastor of Senior .Adult*, and Visitation. Don Brad Sunday: Nursery and toddler ibirth through age 3) care provided Sunday School 9.30 xm for chil­ dren. youths and a variety of class­ es for adults WurUiip Service: IO.3i> a.m. Children’s Junior Church. 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6.30 p.m. Widncsday .Mid-Wrek 6.30-7.45 pm. ISonecr Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, txh-bth grade Thursday: 10 am Senior /Adult Discussion and 11:30 am., lunch at Wendy’s. GRACE LUniERAN CHURCH Maundy Fhursday, April 21. hxit Wx'tvng 7 <X> p.in. Good Friday, zYpnl 22. annual Silent Crosswalk begins at 9;3O xm. Worship starts at 700 p.m. using Tcncbrac. the "service of darkness". The Resurrection of our Lord. April 24. we celebrate with worship at 6:30 and |<I.(X) am., breakfast 8.00 9.<X) vor-hip No Sunday School. Men and Women's Alcoholics Anonymous 7 oo Women’s \I Anon 700. 239 E. North St. Hasting. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. hlUL A'"'. I IR.ST PRLSIiY II III AN CHI RCH 405 N M-37. Hasthifs. MI 4‘M)58. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Gunisoii. Pa ti r S'umLiy Scrvicvs: 9 a m Traditional YVorehip Sen ice; 10 a.m Easier Brc ikfa»t - Youth Mission Fundraiser; II a.m Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery an J Children's Worship av'ailahle during Ixith services. Visit u* online at' dl'ildiULJl h.*_4ings.*jm anti our web lop for vetmons at. b’.ipaxh.oiinx'pn;ihyz liSLULblot-jpuLcvn) Tliursdav 9 am. Bible Study, 6 pm Choir Pr.ictive. 7 p n. Maundy TF.ured.iy Worship Semen; Friday - 9 ,i m l’ickkb.il|; I?. I'spm G.xx! Friday Worship Senior Saturday - It) a m I’).:,'.-li..in Monday > pm. Picklcball; 7 p m Knit Wits Wednesday • 6 15 a m Men’s Bit!;’ Study - .,! ftmnosk; > pm Pukldial!.' 7:.’U pm. MenN Basketball 7hi\ information on norship st / vice is prns idfil by 'f ile Hasting' Bonnet, the ehiih hrs anti these Itu tii hnsint \>r\. Hhastings ^u* 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 . 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 osley B •PHMMKh 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 W 001)1,.\\’|y. _ Arlene Mary Clark, age 72. of \V(XHj|and, passed away Saturday. April lb, 20|| al Spectrum Butterworth Lettinpa Cancer Center in Grand Rapids. She was born on the family farm on July 23, 1938 in Havimgs. the daughter of Otto and Clara (Abbes) Tielz. Arlene attended Hiwtings High School. She worked at Vi;na. anj Later provided house cleaning sen ices. ‘She married Gerald Clark on June 30. 1956. Arlene enjoyed crafting, jewelry making, cake decorating, sewing and most of all her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Gerald Clark; daughters. Barbara Williams and Cindy Clark; son, Mark Clark; sisters, Geraldine Webb and Virginia Scherrv; brothers, Donald Tietz and Rod Tietz. z\rlene is survived by her sons. Thomas Clark of Woodland. Brad (Shari) Clark of Clarksville; nine grandchildren, Ben (Sarah) Williams, Alex Williams. Matt (Dana) Clark, Ashley Clark. Richie Noyce. Lindsey Clark. Stacie Noyce, Darcie Noyce. Bradlev Clark and son-in-law. Steven Williams; sister. Barbara hndsley of Hastings and many nieces and nephewv. Memorial .service will .be held !>r>ilay. April 21. 2011, nt the Girrbach Funeral Home in ihsimgs. Pastor Dan Hathaway will be officiating the services. Burial al .WarnerStoney Point Cemetery'. Woodland. , In lieu of flowers..manorial contributions can be made to Spectrum Health Lxttinga Cancer. Spectrum Health Foundation. 100 Michigan Street MC004. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory lo the family. (w w w. girrbachfuneralhome.net) HAS! INGS, Ml - Joyce Reid, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011. She was bom in Visalia, C/X on July 26. 1951. to Raymond and Mary Ellen (Grisham) Schick. As a small child, she moved with her family to Shelton. CT. The Schick family returned to California in 1961, settling in Wilmington. Joyce graduated from Banning High School in 1969. She continued her education at Southern California College, graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in history and teach­ ing credential in 1973. Her studies culminat­ ed in a Masters of Arts with a concentration in gerontology, awarded in 1993. She worked as a psychotherapist at the Fieldstone Center in Battle Creek. Joyce married Steven Reid on June 29, 1974. Shortly after welcoming their son Justin, they relocated from California lo Michigan, where daughter Amber was bom. She recently became a grandmother to baby Ofelia. who brought great joy to her life Joyce was passionate about her work with older adults. Her hobbies included gardening, traveling, knitting, and crocheting. She is survived by her husband of 36 years. Steven Reid; son. Justin Reid; daughter. AmlxT Reid (Luts Lojxez); granddaughter. Ofelia Lopez-Reid; parents, Ray and Mary Ellen Schick; brothers. David (Carolvn) Schick, Don (Melissa) Schick, and Wally (Debbie) Schick; brothers-in-law, Andy (Janice) Reid and Dan (Monica) Reid; sis­ ters-in-law* Cindy (John) Wincbrenner and Carolyn (Marty) Cappon; mother-in-law, Dorothy Reid; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. .A memorial service was held al First Baptist Church of Hastings on Monday, .April 18. 2011. Memorial contributions can be made to Love, Inc.. P.O. Box 155. Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net HASTINGS. Ml - Mildred K. Stevens of Hastings went home to glory on Sunday, April 17. 2011 at Carveth Village at the age of91. , . She was bom in Luther to Arthur and Florence (Ballinger) Glen on August 10. 1919 She moved from Cadillac to Escanaba 1933. There she graduated from Escanaba High School and went on to graduate from Cloverland Commercial College. She worked as a secretary and account executive for the State of Michigan. She was instrumental tn starting State Employees Retirement Association in Escanaba. She married Alfred Arvey in Escanaba in 1943 and he died in 1969. She then moved to Hastings in 1991 and married Donald W. Stevens in 1992. She enjoyed spending winters in Florida. She is survived by her husband. Donald W. Stevens; children. Sheri (William) Slagstad of Silver Lake, Jon (Lori) Arvey of Grand Rapids, Betty Seger of Osier; stepchildren. Donna (Don) Wall of Vandalia. Dennis (Glenda) Stevens of Hastings. Earl (Joyce) Stevens of Hastings. Robert (Lori) Stevens of Grand Junction: IS grandchildren, 34 great­ grandchildren. four great-great-grandchil­ dren. Mildred was a lady of abiding faith, courage and grace; she will live on in our hearts always. She is at the Lauer Family Funeral Homes - Wren Chapel, 1401 >N. Broadway in Hastings where her family will receive friends on Friday, April 22. 2011.9;30 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Pastor Roger Claypool will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Please share a memory with Mildred’s family at www.lauerflt.com. LAUER FAU1Y f U6FRAU HOMtS Maria Mena HASTINGS, MI - Maria Mena, age 90. who had lived at Thomapple Manor in Hastings for 12 years, died there Tuesday, April 19. 2011. She was born November 2. 1920 in McAllen. TX. the daughter of Ruben and Manuela (Casarez) Licwg3Maria worked for 17 1/2 years as a pack­ ager al Kessler’s in Allfganwas f°nncr* ly a member of the Orangeville Apostolic Church. Members of her family include her chil­ dren. Pete Moreno Joe Mena. Guillermo (Maria) Moreno, Gilbert (Marcy) Montez. Rose (John) Visschcn Jor?e (Janc) Mena’ Rene Mena. Gloria Menu- and several grand­ children and great-rnttidehildren. She was precc(|;:d in death by two hus­ bands, Pedro Moreno and Ruben Mena, a daughter. Yolanda .Mena, and six siblings. Visitation wi|| Iake pl*»ee ^Pnl 25. 201| from j| a.m. to I p.m. and her funeral will Marl al j pm ih-” al l ston Funeral Home Plainwell. K0 S. Woodhams (685-5881)- Please visit her memory pat,e *. ww.lifestorynel.com where you can re id her life slor?- urchive a David Beckwith David M. Beckw ith, age 53. on April 19. 2011 was called to his heavenly home alter a courageous battle with cancer. David is survived by Pam, his loving wife; children. Dominick and Becky Ronchetti, Andrea Ronchetti, Ricardo Mireles, grand­ children, Josie. Taeghan, Ricky. Dominick, Adam. Emma, and Brady; father, John Beckwith; siblings, Mike Beckwith and his wife Sheri, Tim Beckwith and his’wifc Diane, and Deb Schroleuboer and hef husband Randy; and many nieces and nephews and good friends. David loved his family, church, work, and the ouldtxirs. David celebrated a fulfilled life and touched so many. He was employed by Calvin College. A faithful member of Thorn­ apple Valley Church. 2750 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, where a funeral service will be held in celebration of his life on Monday. April 25. 2011 al II a.m. Raj L. Ginbach Ow ner'Director menuuy or phot,,' ,ign l>-r make ;1 donati.m «' Thornappk •V'hiiies l-und »r »“"> <‘"nn',in"y 5 GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for wore information' 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-V52 Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 ye t •'Lr.idilional and Cremation Sen ices •Pre-Planning Sen ices •Large Parking Lol • Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre arrangement Transfers Accepted ____ Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhonie.net �7ho Hastmqs Banner - Churches planning special services for Easter Alaska B .... . . \*al<*‘donia ** Budd Zeniic Knuppcnburg HASTINGS, Ml Budd Zemic Knuppenburg. age 78. of Hastings, passed away April 15. 2011 with his loving family by his side. He was bom July 25. 1932 in Grand Rapids, to Zernic and Francis Knuppenburg. He graduated from Caledonia High School. Budd was honorably discharged from the National Guard after the Korean War. He was a longtime employee with Grand Rapids Die Cast before he was disabled in 1970. Budd married Marjorie Mae Winner on July 26. 1952. They were married for 47 years. He married Donna L. Karrar May 1. 2001; they were married for 10 years. Budd enjoyed building model airplanes, woodworking, his beloved dogs, Ernie, Redman, Sammy, camping, fishing, motorcy­ cles. and especially spending time with his beloved family. Preceded in death by parents; his first wife of 47 years. Marjorie Mae Winner; sisters. Virgina Comstock. Nancy Burgess; nephews, Glen and Calvin. Budd is survived by his wife of 10 years. Donna L. Knuppenburg; daughters. Valerie (Brent) Collins, Kimberly (Don Coleman) Barton; sons. Edward Knuppenburg, Dennis (Shirley) Knuppenburg. Richard (Karen) Knuppenburg; grandchildren. Jason S. Knuppenburg. Orin Knuppenburg. Moneta Knuppenburg. Ted Knuppenburg, Amanda Barton. Colleen Knuppenburg, Cody Knuppenburg, Ciara Knuppenburg, Teysa KnupfK-nburg. Nick and Kyle Endsley; eight preat grandchildren: his stepchildren. Jim Vancefcarolyn Oom) Merit. Mary (Bruce) *eb Sile ' M 'C at ______ _ or .. visil the K9I-8O2K rise service at 7 a rn. followed by breakfast at c’*l Sunday w ls kMll,r‘nP* *« *>po 7:30 a.m. I'he Faster service in the church Faster moniinv. \ ‘unl celehration service will be at 8:30 am. For more information call 517- 852-9524 or 616-765-3838. w ww alnsk i * °nn:,t’on. check online at Emmanuel Episcopal Church will host an The chun-h T" °r? or caH 916-698-8104. ecumenical service beginning at norm Friday, <-aledonia ’' ‘M 7240 68th Sl Sh in followed with Good Friday liturgy at 7 p.m. Holy Saturday services will be at 9 a.m with Holy a,h°hc Chinch will have liturgy and altar decoration. Easter Sunday 1-illirgV of thcSCi? iCCS Marting ;U 8 a m- *W,th * * * * services w ill begin at 10 a.m. and include the blessin, . Ho,,rs coming praver then Festival Holy Eucharist. Rite 11. Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St,, Vieil a.m The Easter MasM* 1 al 9P m Faster Sunday hosts the annual Community Cross Walk IL? 7’^ a n>” W a,,n* ar,d noon. which will step off al 9:30 a.m. on Good SF r i I nn,y !s *1<*v*aled al ^669 Kraft Ave. Friday. Tencbrae Service of Darkness will <t edonia. For more information or rescr- begin that evening at 7 p.m. On Easter vations. call 616-891-9259. Sunday, the Resurrection of Our Lord w ill be Caledonia United Methodist Church is cde- celebrated al 6:30 and 10 a.m. Easter break­ raung Easter season with a theme of "Where fast served (freewill offering) from 8 to 9:30 and Sorrow Meet.” Two Easter services at a.m. inc church will begin at 8 and al 10 a.m.. w ith An Easter egg hunt for preschool through continental breakfast in the fellowship hall fifth grade youths will begin at 8:30 a.m. al 8.45 a.m. For more information, call 616­ Easter Sunday, meeting in the church confer­ 8 H-8669. Caledonia United Methodist ence room. Whoever finds the Golden Egg Church is located nt 250 Vine Sl. will receive a family movie pass to Hastings Cinema. “Eggciling” fun and games for mid­ Clarksville Easter al Gateway Community Church. dle and high school youths begin at 8:30 a.m 165 N. Main St., includes a "Son Rise” serv­ in the lounge. ice at Campbell Cemetery at Nash Highway Lake Odessa and Peddler Lake Road at 8 a.m Central United Methodist Church invites There is a complementary breakfast at the the community lo join the Easter celebration of church will be served from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. the Risen Lord at 10:30 a.m. The church is followed by Christ’s Resurrection located at 912 Fourth Ave. For more informa­ Celebration al 10 a.m. For more information tion, call 616-374-8861 about any of these events, call 616-693-2186. Middleville 'flie First Baptist Church at 5215 N. M-37 Freeport area For the Freeport United Methodist Church Highway will host a community breakfast sunrise service, participants should meet al Easter morning from 9 to 10:45 a m. All are the church at 6:45 a m. to go to the cemetery, welcome. Easter service will begin at 11 a.m. weather permitting. The service at the ceme­ For more information, call 269-795-9726. tery will begin at 7 a m. Breakfast will be at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Missouri 7:30 a.m.. followed by church services at 8:30 Synod, will hold its Easter .sunrise Divine a.m. There will be no 11 a.m. service at the Service beginning at 6:45 a.m. Breakfast will Freeport United Methodist Church. The follow at 8 a.m. and the Easter Day Divine church is at 175 Cherrv Street in Freeport. Service will be at 9:30 a m. The church is at Call 1-616-765-5316. ' 908 W. Main Si. For more information, call Welcome Corners United Methodist 269-795-2391. Church Easter Sunday services will be al 9:45 Leighton Church, on the comer of 142nd a.m. The church is located at 3185 N. M-43 Avenue and 2nd Street, begins Easter Sunday Highway in Carlton Township. Call 269-945­ with a sunrise service at 7 a.m. followed by a 2654 for more information. pancake breakfast at 7:45 a.m. I'he Easter Hastings worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and Confession of the Truth Ministries, 301 S. feature the cantata choir performing "At the Michigan Ase., will host Rev. Steve Reid per­ Ninth Hour.” a musical drama that captures forming his portrayal of Peter on Easter the events of Holy Week as detailed in the Sunday at 11 a.m. All are welcome. For more Gospel of Mark information, call 269-948-9623. Nursery services are provided during the At Peace United Methodist Church at €>043 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship sen ice for children E M-79 Highway Easter begins w ith a sun- up to age 4. For more information, call 616- | Dennison; eight slepgrandchildrcn; two step­ great grandchildren. Services were held be on Wednesday, April 2(). 2011 at the Lauer Family Funeral HomesVrcn Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Pastor Ron Watterly officiated. Interment was at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Budd s name to Pennock Hospice. Please share a memory with Budd’s familv at www. Iauerlh.com. PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES www.leighionchun-."^ Ref<>m>C(| ... Middlevilk 708 w. Main Su K „(,re inf<>mla(i “ 10 a.m. Sunday. 1<* y. ’ DeVries at 269-795|btXlist ChUrch .., Middleville United *' ,f I |" Church St. will |hc topor (| ™ln8 with a 7 a.m. verve ■ ‘ h> I at the cross above the «" urr«,; " ’ 1w'ho wish to welcome [he K£h at ? a Xre" “Sa^tnited*"* celebrate Easier Sun<b> ' at 7 a m., followed b> t Hall and the regular „ i sery.ee . ',n Maclvar I 9.30 a.m. Pannalee United of m at 9266 Pannalee Ro31* ,, For more information, c; «-S«l6. Peace Church is inv”1’? ^ommunity to breakfast Easter Sunday m7 to g a m Easter service will bep“ al Uo a.m. The church is located bet»«n'Middleville and Caledonia on M-37 For more infor­ mation, call 616-891*8 * ()rjnge'*,,Ic * Easter services »' 0"n8e’'ille Baptist Church will be al 7:30. and 11 a.m. Die church is al 6921 Mafb Road m Orangeville. For more information, cal 269-664-4377. St. Francis of Assist Episcopal Church, 11850 West Nine Mite Roatl* will hold Easter Sunday Service al 9:30 a.m. For more infor­ mation, call 269-6644345. Pelton Prairieville Bible Church of Delton invites the public to attend a brunch at 9 a.m. Easter Sunday, follow cd by a special earlier worship hour at 10 a.m. This is the only service Easter Sunday. Call 616-217-6039 for more infor­ mation. Prairieville Baptist Church of Delton is located on M-43 Highway, south of Delton. Bonnie Hildreth named Advocate @f the Year by Patricia Johns Stuff Writer For her work with the entire Barry County community, Bonnie Hildreth received the CED Advocate of Year Award at the Affordable HousintrtSqrferiincr earlier this month. This award is given to the organiza­ tion or person who has done the most to advance the impact of community economic development in Michigan. Hildreth, executive director of the Barry Community Foundation, is an active member of the Michigan Rural Network, which links individuals and organizations in rural com­ munities to develop a unified voice around common concerns, share resources and ex|xrrtise and promote a rural policy agenda to benefit all of Michigan. She was praised for her work on rural phi­ lanthropy and in economic development efforts. She has helped lead a series of tow n hall discussions in 2009 and has served on the Barry Community Resource Network and the Hastings City Planning Commission. She is currently a Pennock Hospital Board member, on the Barry County Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Advisory Council and is Home'Ibwn Partnership Chair. In 1993, Hildreth was elected’ the first woman president of the Michigan Jaycees. Receiving many awards for her community service, one .she holds dear was being recog­ nized by her peers as one the Five Outstanding Young Michiganders for all of her community service. She is a life member of the Jaycees. Hildreth also is the founding president o! the Barry Community Foundation which has grown from an initial investment of $350,000 to more than SI8 million under her leader­ ship. "1 am honored lo receive thc award.. sajd Hildreth. hope to keep Uork5„K t0 help the economic reality of Uns community continue to grow.’ The Community Economic Development Associate ol Mtchuian is a nK.mhcre|llp organization providing technical training technical assistance, resource development and public policy advocacy on behalf of non­ profit community development coiponuions working to revitalize and build assets in Michigan’s low-income communities. J^ewbom babies Kcira IxvAnn Novak, born at Metro Health Hospital on March 25. 2011 nt 12:16 p.m. to Jared and Amanda Novak of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long 4 ■4 «* Cohen Jacob, bom at Pennock Hospital on April I. 2011 at 10:35 a m. to Jill and Jacob Kirshman of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. Alice Rolene, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 5, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. lo Stephanie and James Curtis of Middleville. Weighing 6 lb. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Isaac James, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 28. 2011 at 4:37 p.m. to Jenny and Dwight Wade of Middles die. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. Madison, born at Pennock Hospital on April 9. 2011 nt 5:10 a.m. to Mandy Fry and Devin Eldred of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. Jaymie Lee Smith, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24. 2011 at 12:25 p.m. to Evan Smith and Alicia Bjuncs of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 2112 inches long. •: i M* * C A Aydyn Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 10, 2011 at 1:01 p.m. to Tiffany M. Clark and Jeremy L. Mote of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long. Willow Ax cry, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 7. 2011 al 10:41 a m. to Tiffany and PJ Vroman of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Parker Arie, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 2011 at 12:15 a.m. to Lori and Arie Roobol of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. ***** McKenzie K. .Sue, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 3. 2011 at 10:34 a.m. to Jodi Ward and Travis Ross of Charlotte. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. ♦***» Abigail Joy, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 30. 2011 al 8:54 a.m. to Jennifer and Kevin Hummel of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Olivia Anne, born at Pennock Hospital on April 5. 2011 at 11:46 am. to Janelle Allen Musser of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Lane DeForrest Clark, born at Pennock Hospital on March 25. 2011 at 12:36 a.m. lo Ashly Wilber and Samuel Thompson of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Marriage licenses William Robert Bartlett. Hastings and Teresa Lynn Morgan, Hastings. Cory Matthew Leroy Brown. Middleville and Caroline Ann Babcock. Middleville. Joshua Duane Foote. Middleville and Kate Lane Cavanaugh, Freeport. Damon Paul Gonzales. Hastings and Kristen Marie Endres, Hastings. Jesse I^ec Okeley. Wayland and Chelsic Lea Passmore. Hastings. John Christopher Smith. Hastings and Tasha Nicole Dull, Hastings. Nicholas George Terrell. Middleville and Jodi Lynne Laux. Middleville. Happy 55th Anniversary!! - April 21, 2011 ~ Lany and Eariene Baum were married April 21. 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Hastings. They hit the ground running, and haven't stopped since. Please congratulate them ifyou catch them! Love ... Karen, David, Kevin and Families ■KR9! April 24 @10A Lite Breakfast from 9:15 In the Family Center 309 E. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, MI 49058 269-948-8004 For All Your Tent Rental Needs Call: Dan McKinney 269-838*7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Madisyn Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on March 28. 2011 tolanya Powers and Charles Leonard ol Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Chloe Belle, bom al Pennock Hospital on April I, 2011 at 9:39 a.m. to Stephanie Malltson and Josh Rench of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Tables and chairs available. Thursday. Apr! 21. 2011 - Pago 7 S' ... �Pago 8 — April 21, 2011 — The Banner Financial FOCUS p^Fnishc'd its assortment of mismatched wooden chairs. When the post had its new building more than a century ago. it had no seating, so each old vet of the Civil War was advised to bring a kitchen chair from home. Once at the post, each was painted with the ex-soldier’s name. Today, that is a history lesson in itself to read the names of Peabody. Edwins. Bosworth and others. Years apo. a speaker for a historical meeting arrived there to speak and exclaimed. “Docs anybody in Lansing know about this Bv Elaine Gurlock Today is meeting time for IARSP at the intermediate school office on Harwood Road. This is the annual time for update on insur­ ance benefits. The Area 15 representative from Hastings will be present. Lunch mil fol­ low and then the business meeting. The next meeting will be in June. Vice-President Alvin Betz died two weeks ago, shortly after resign­ ing. Karen Merchant is a willing nominee to succeed him. Today is Maundy Thursday with activities in most local churches continuing through April 24, w ith Easter Sundaj services. The Lake Odessa Community Library is having a photography project now until Sept. I. Subjects of the project are to be photos of farms, bams, village scenes, lake scenes Submission forms arc available at the library. The end result is to be a coffee table style building?” The free movie at Ionia Theater next week will be “Iran. Then and Now,” Thursday. April The28. Ionia County Legislative Coffee will be Monday, April 25. at 8 a.m. at Green Acres Retirement Home near Lowe’s on Community Drive. Members of the state House and Senate or their representatives will be present to discuss legislative matters with book filled w ith the photos. Anyone looking outside at night this week should have been impressed by the rising full moon in the southeast. Most trains that run through Lake Odessa on the CSX railway arc a mix of tankers, flat cars, all manner of cargo cars. One day last week there was an unusual train about a mile in length composed entirely of hopper cars such as would be used for hauling sand, grav­ el or grain. About two weeks earlier, there was a train composed mostly of short, tank cars painted with the CSX logo. Most tank cars arc emblazoned with the name of a com­ mercial firm. More snowbirds are home. Ron and Marge Erickson. Dorothy Barnum, John and Carolyn Jackson. Janet and Don King of Morrison Lake. A .Sunday article in the Grand Rapids Press regarding the Civil War included a photo of the interior of the Sunfield G.A.R. post with county residents. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday of this week at Cedar Springs at their rather new museum, built for that specific purpose. It was built to resemble an old depot. A spa­ cious addition was added last year. They also have a one-room school on premises. Final plans arc made for Spring Into The Past museum tour, coming April 30 and May I. More than 30 attended. Next month’s meeting will be at Cascade just oft' Cascade Road on Thomapple River Drive. Local people arc saddened to learn of the Friday death of James Atkins, owner of the local variety store, formerly D & C. He had been manager of the D & C store in Breton Village before buying the Lake Odessa store. In recent years, he had added an overflow antique booth, spilling over from the antique mart with its three storefronts next door. Mark D. Christensen of ED WAR P JON Do some spring cleaning on your (financial) house It’s spring _ tirnC to clean out the gutters, tune up the |awnnlOwer and wash down the windows. 0 attend to these types of tasks around yOur hotnc, why not take the time to do some financial “spring cleaning” as well? Specifically, consider these moves: • "Dust off" our investment strategy. If there’s on area in your home that you haven’t looked at fOr a whjjc, you may need to dust it off in preparation for the new season. And the same principle may apply lo Your investment strategy — jf haVen’t examined it for a while, it may be time to clean *l UP lo Prcparc for a new season in your z^tcr sincv you initially designed your investment strate­ gy — that is, the total amount you invest, the percentages going into “growth” and “income" vehicles the dollars going into tax­ able versus tax-deferred accounts and so on — many things may havc chan8cd f°r >ou« such as your employment situation, the num­ ber of children in your household and even your long-term goals. Consequently, you may need to revise your investment strategy in consultation with your financial advisor. • "Dedutter" your portfolio. The chances are pretty good that if yo° ,ook around your house, you’ll find many things that are actu­ ally duplicates, such as those five coffeemak­ ers you’ve accumulated over the years — so you decide to “purge” a few. And when you take a close look at your portfolio, you might find several investments that you’ve added over time and that are similar to each other. If that’s the case, you might help yourself by­ you may find that you’ve swept away .some of selling the “redundant" investments and using the obstacles to helping achieve your goals. the proceeds to buy different ones that can 77/7.* article was written by Edward Jones help you diversify your portfolio. (Keep in for use by your local Edward Jones Financial mind that while diversification can help Advisor. Jf you have any questions, contact reduce the effects of volatility on your portfo­ Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-J55J. lio, it can’t guarantee gains or prevent losses.) • Prepare yourselfforstarmy weather. During springtime, wc often experience heavy rains, hailstorms, high winds and other The following prices are from types of inclement weather. That’s why we of business last Tuesday. 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STOCKS NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, MI PRAIRIEVILLE TA\? PRECINCT 2 11351 Lindsay Rd, Plainwell Pine Lake Fire Department Hall BALTIMORE TWP. 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings Baltimore Township Hall JOHNSTOWN T\VP 13641 S M37 Huy. Dowling Johnstown Township Hall BARRY TWP PRECINCT 1 Kellogg School Rd, Hickory Comers Fire Station ORANGEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1A & IB 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell Orangeville Township Hall BARRY TWP PRECINCT 2 155 E Orchard St, Delton Barry Township Hal! PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1 10155 S Norris Rd, Delton Prairieville Township Hall HOPE TWP 5463 S M43 Hwy. Hastings Hope Township Hall Giving you more time to eat your potatoes YANKEE SPRINGS 1WP PRECINCT I 284 N Briggs Rd. Middleville Yankee Springs Tkp Hall YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 2 1425 S Payne Uke Rd Wayland Ml 49348 Elector* who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 P-m< on April 30, 2011. Elector* qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the election may vote in person in the Townshlp^City Clerk** office up to 4:00 p.m. on May 3, 2011. PENNY YPMA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 Phone; 269-721-3502 JENNIFER GOY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell MI 49050 Phone. 269-664-4522 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the several school districts as listed below will L’ electing members of the appropriate Board of Education: DEBRA KNIGHT BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E. Orchard St. Delton Ml 49046 Phone: 269-623-5171 JILL OWENS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S. Norris Rd. Ddton MI 49016 Phone: 269-623-2664 Delton Kellogg Schools two (2) members for four (0 >’ear terms expiring June 30.2015 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S M43 Hwy. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone: 269-948-2464 JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 261 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville Ml 49333 Phone: 269-795-9091 THE FURTHER PURPOSE of the D^ion is lo vote on the following millage prop^’1’01^ 35 presented by several school district as ksted below: DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MIL1ACE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LA'* 18 MILLS FOR THE YEAR 2011 JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1X15 Lacey Rd. Dowling Ml 49050 Phone: 269-721-9905 1, Susan VandcCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of March 11, 2011 the record of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases user and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in County of Barry is as follows; Full text of the ballot propel obtained at the administratis* , Ddton Kellogg Schools, 327 >'orth L -J Street, Ddton. Michigan 49046, 0 ’ 269-623-9246. By Barry County: Comm On Aging Thomapple Manor Transit Park 911 By Baltimore Township: Library By Barry Township: Fire Police 2.0000 mills 2.0000 mills 2011 2011 By Hope Township; Road FireCemetcry 1.0000 mills 1.0000 mills 2011 2011 Library Fire Road .3000 mills 1.0000 mills .5000 nulls 2011-2012 2011-2013 2011-201.1 1.5000 mills 2011-2012 Road Police Fire Added Fire .9087 mills .8174 mills 8174 mills .5000 mills 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 Persons with special needs, Americans with Disabilities Ad- ' vh° at‘ Itact the Township Clerk. I’d^^rcd B)’ Yankee Springs Avp: Fire ,5000 mills 2011-2014 By Alb g-.n RhsA By BJiry ISl) By KalamaztK/ RESA By Kalamazoo Valky CC Lilian ced/OpT)cbt Enhanced/Op/Debt Op/Dcbt deaf, hard of hearing or speech »’r‘ place a call through the Center TDDM1 800-649-3777. By Johnstown Township: By Orangeville 'ibwnship: Road By Prairieville Township: Dale: March 11.2011 5000 . .2100 2500 2259 .9816 mills mills mills mills mills 2011-2014 2011-2025 2011-2014 2011-2016 2011-2014 3000 mills 2011-2012 4.1217 1.9522 33316 2.8135 mills mills mills mills continuous cuntinuuus continuous continuous Susan VandcCar, Teavurer. Barry County An application for an absentvot<(• hjlld on| be applied for any time before cl yOurl Saturday, April 30.2011. Pleas* infornu-| Township or City Clerk for furt^r lion. ’ QUALIFICATIONS T® V°T I Citizen ol the United At least 18 years o( age on cf ' May 3.2011 I Resident of Michigan and the ^ip'd'Y where you are registeredW 'i° * ' D TB YOU MUST BE REGIS^. | QUALIFY AS A VO^ j A. Jam-. Kirry C.iunlV ' ’ I by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters One of my mother’s friends was raised decades ago on a few acres at the end of gravel road in Idaho. As she puts it. her family’s basic challenge was eating what it produced before other critters did. In other words, it was useful to consume the eggs in the henhouse before the foxes got to them. Those images sometimes come lo my mind when I look at a bag of potatoes in the grocery store. Potatoes arc relatively cheap and nutritious food, a good source of the basic food energy that carbs give us, as well as a fine source of Vitamin C, potas­ sium and iron. They arc also so easy to cook, even I can manage the task. But when I was young, a lot of potatoes were lost to sprouting. As soon as a spud starts growing sprouts, its days are num­ bered. The sprouting hastens deterioration, and the overall quality of the potato starts to drop off. Farmers used to lose some of their crop to sprouting before they could sell their harvest, and consumers lost sacks of spuds stored in home cupboards to the same problem. It wasn’t that foxes invaded our kitchens to eat our potatoes. It was that the spucL themselves “ale” the starch stored in their pudgy brown bodies to fuel their growth. In the 20th century, fanners started lo treat their potatoes with chemicals to delay the sprouting process. The chemicals helped, but they were artificial com­ pounds, not natural to the food chain. At this point, new research entered the picture. At agricultural universities across the nation, scientists are always at work to improve the lot of farmers and consumers, alike. The goal is to get more Ikxxl of high­ er quality out of the land, do so as sustain­ ably as possible and help us consumers as we make a wide variety of choices about how we want to eat. When Professor Richard Knowles ol Washington Statu University saw that potatoes treated in an experiment with a naturally occurring compound didn’t sprout — even when they were planted in soil — he knew he had discovered some­ thing akin to a magic wand for the sprout ing problem. 'Hie compound in question is one that’s related to what wafts into the air when you mow your lawn. It gives you that “fresh-cut grass” smell, in other words, the compound is fully natural, one that plants themselves produce. 'Hie new class of potato-sprout inhibitors is being developed for commercial applica­ tion by the American Vanguard Corporation as SmartBlock'l’M. It’s because of advances like these that the big bag of spuds you carry home today from the grocery' store will like­ ly remain pretty cheap in the years to come. And as consumers, we’ll be able to directly see the good efleets of Knowles’ research, because potatoes will more likely make it from the store all the way to your plate, rather than sprouting and growing furiously in the cupboard. Most of the ag scientists 1 know are not the kind of people lo loudly sing their own praises. And a lol ol Americans today don’t understand all the work that goes into grow­ ing high-quality food and getting it success­ fully to the grocery store. Those two factors combine to make too many of us unaware of all the gixxl work done in agricultural research. lx>is of agricultural scientists are able to do their research work because of our tax dollars. Al the federal level, agricultural research is supported by part of the Department of Agriculture called the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The budget lor N1FA was cut in the recent deal ironed out between Republicans and Democrats in DC Maybe that was rea­ sonable. given the economic situation. But, because I’m lucky enough to see ag scienti-ts at work daily around me in my job, I understand just how much bang we get for each buck put into their research. If we choose to complain about the costs ol agricultural research, let’s at least not do it with our mouths full. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a ffeoloftist at Princeton and Harvard universities. Follow her online at rockdoc.wsu.edu and on Twitter at RockDocWSU. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �ig Banner - Thursday. Apnl 21. 2011 - Page 9 - . npj '»r,|i of .he fl look back al orles and goIiih on local bistort I TURNING BflGK THE PAGES I he IcuM ,uv|> •> '•’Uy . maple t p,»e n,^ ?*! (who) tad never ' even. l red this sh;»«‘' j-ree p:in>-'^ r).-rt This file photo, taken to promote Vermontville's products, depicts Milton and Grace Sprague, who were one of the largest maple syrup producers in their time. They show their molded maple sugar candy. This column. written by Esther Walton and published in the Banner April 18. /‘AS’5, is a recap of the syrup festival's first 20 years. The novel festival day and reputation of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival started through “barber shop" conversation 45 years ago. A group of men who met daily in the local barbershop, for various discussions, decided that something should lx* done to provide a market for local maple syrup products and put Vermontville on the map. Thus the idea of a maple syrup festival was brought up. and through their planning, the first festival was held in 1940. One source. The Nashville News, said in 1940: “Vermontville was founded in 1836. its centennial was celebrated in 1936 ... because of its historic background and because it has many of the largest sugar bushes in the state |lhe village] is planning (his sugar festival on April 5.” So the planned event had a historic nature, along with the featured maple syrup products The first event lasted two days and drew 2,5(X) to 3.000 persons. According to the Vermontville Echo. April 10. 1940. “2.000 more (people) than expected came to Vermont! ille for the village’s first festival. As a result, a majority of those present found themselves spending a good share of their time standing in line to be served free pan- cakes with Vermontville syrup or waiting for a chance to get on the dance floor.” Hie festival was held yearly from 1940 to 1943. During this period, the festival was changed from a two day event to a single day. b.u,jx «l all ,| J"‘ ...... "■I on .he sperm' lr'“ b;,. crouj (>( D.„kxs drew ■ well.jj ”1” People because lhcMn,,W "" big city­ band. r.4tival made l . In }942. the f0 ’^e pup-r Jd,n7s rhe Demur Free the >fe’ »«nes of IKople waiting “> ‘ ;jd :,|| nf ^Pk’ synip,” and thepn>du^M.’n(t>. ।Jur produeh. .By 1942. j<M3,ihcev,nVO,Ve<I in World War II. «’” tion” "as can­ celled “for the d“r‘ *><1 resumed in lo lx,ys in 1 The service.” and one n Carl Thrun who a* val. Carl later bccain I Free pancakes part of syrup festival’s first 20 years "s letter was from ‘ he synip festi­ idctK of |he Mapk ’’asstffca*. one-day affair- :l,ul • ■ Parades have always been a drawing card at past and present syrup festivals. 'I'itors filled the streets. It had P’1*! season for synip. and only <* it were for sale. The free !»»**?_ * * and 135 pounds of Hoar M with 20 gallons ol synip and 130 |x’"l|,b Usages were con­ sumed. ; _ •. 194X was a banner year ult|, y/xx) visitors crowding the main st*yet. p;,n of attrac­ tion was the Flv*^ rann^ who flew air­ planes in. /Xmonfl lc,n "as Governor Kim Sigler, who flew hi* own plane. 1949 brought th*new governor. G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, K> the fcsljval By lhis time, the number of visitors had grown to K).(XX). and pancakes Were served free to 3.(XX). The G r//a’/,n7/Zt’ Echo reported visi­ tors from 83 different towns. T he 1950s brought college bands and lop radio performers. One special attraction was Aunt Jemima in person. Aunt Jemima” was a trademark on Quaker Oats Company pan­ cake flour. By this time, the pancake flour was being donated by major flour companies. Finally in 1957. pancakes were available at a cost of 75 cents fur adults and 50 cents for children. The parades grew in length and variety. Large marching bands from area high schools, special children parades, and nation­ ally known performers such as the Plymouth Company Kiltie Scottish band performed. But the main atiraciMi was the maple synip products from the ?.?r sugar bushes in the Vermontville are?. Jmu su<!ar‘bush ’was tv|MTrtetl to l>e m,. Fl .Michigan arid ‘ believed in the ILS’* was located (wo miles • north of the village I: contained 300 acres with over 15.(MX) trees,” ‘ T he festival today follow > mucin the same format as in the early days, and is held on the last weekend in April Activities include parades, bands and entertainment, along with the selling of products from Vermontville’s largest industry - maple synip production. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN nqtjcejdjfadqeti^ AMENDING CHAPTER 220 (ZONING) OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No. 2011-140 was adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its April 13, 2011 meeting. The sec­ tions of this Ordinance amend various provisions of Chapter 220 (zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances, as summarized below: . Section /—amendments relating to fences 1. §220-6 is amended to revise the existing definition of “structure". 2. §220-6 is amended to add a new defined term “fence". 3. §220-107 is amended to revise the existing provisions pertaining to I fences and hedges and to add a new subsection to clarify fences are I generally not subject to minimum setback requirements. Section II—amendments relating to cabins and other recreational uses 4. §220-6 is amended to add a new defined term “cabin". 5. §220-6 is amended to delete the existing defined term “camping unit”. 6. §220-41 is amended to revise the terminology pertaining to camp­ grounds as a permitted use in the R-5 Recreation District and to add a new provision to also provide for cabins as part of an approved park or campground as a permitted use in that District ’ t ... . . 7' §220-79.3V is amended to revise the terminology-p^tavmng to camp­ ground type uses (parking requirements). 8. §220-89.C is amended to revise the provisions concerning temporary occupancy of recreation vehicles. 9. §220-94.6 is amended to revise the terminology relating to camp­ grounds. Section ///— amendments relating to building height 10. §220-113.A is amended to allow building height to be increased above the otherwise applicable maximum if specified criteria are met. Section IV— amendments relating to refuse containers 11. §220-113.C is amended to add a new sub-part pertaining to refuse con- I tainers. ’ Section V— amendments relating to residential-based businesses, and accessory uses 12. §220-6 is amended to revise the existing definition of “home occupalion". 13. §220-6 is amended to add a new defined term “family business". 14. The following sections pertaining to permitted uses in the indicated zon­ ing districts where dwelling uses are allowed are amended to designate “home occupations" as a permitted use in each such zoning district: §220-13(AG), §220-17(RE), §220-21(RR), §220-25(R-1), §220-29(R2), §220-33 (R-3), §220-37(R-4), §220-41 (R-5), §220-45(RMH), and §220-66(MUD). 15 The following sections are amended to change the term “home occupalions” subject to special land use permit to “Family businesses, sub­ ject to the provisions of §220-113.1.": §220-14.J(AG) and §220- 18.D(RE). • • ' n 16 The following sections presently designating home occupations as a special land use in the indicated zoning districts are deleted: §220- , 22.C(RR), §220-26.D(R-1), §220-30.D(R-2), §220-34.D(R-3) and §22046.A(RMH). ,£ u. , , 17 A new §220-113.1 is added to specify the specific approval standards for a “family business" special land use permit. S220-90 is amended to coordinate with the amendments proposed pur­ 18. suant to above items 12-17; and also to generally allow accessory uses on the same lot as the principal use, or on a contiguous lot under the same ownership. Section VI—amendments relating to vineyards/wineries, including tasting rooms and retail sales 6220-14 is amended to designate “wineries, including tasting and retail sales rooms accessory to an on-premises vineyard”, as a special land use in the AG Agricultural District. 20. 6220-17 is amended to designate "Vineyards" as a permitted use in the RE Rural Estate Residential District. 21 6220-18 is amended to designate “wineries, including tasting and retail sales rooms accessory to an on-premises vineyard", as a special land use in the RE Rural Estate Residential District. Section VIII—amendments relating to media production on . public property 19. A new §220-113.2 is added to provide for “Media Production on Public Properly" pursuant to specified permit requirements and conditions. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlanotownship.org). A copy of the ordinance may also be purchased by contacting the Township Clerk as indicated below during regular business hours of regu­ lar working days, and at such other times as may arranged jemima appeal in Person dur’ Aunt ing tbe 1950s. 832657 . Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone. (269) 948-2194 �Page 10 - Thursday Aon! 21. 2011 - The Hastings Banner LEGALNOTICES OF MICHIGAN Notice 01 ATTEMPTTHIS FIRM IS A DE0T COL*FORMATION Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Tills sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather L. Hoffman, nn unmarried woman, original mortoagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . Mortgagee, dated August 25. 2006. and recorded on December 7. 2006 in instrument 1173642, and assigned by said Mortgagee to We'ls Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. M ehgan. on t\h ch mortgage there is eta med to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand E-oht Hundred Fourteen and 56/100 Doi’ars ($150,814.56), including interest at 5% per annum. Under Ihe power o' sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and piovidcd. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate cf the mortgaged promises, or sone part of them at pub’ic vendue, al tho p'ace of holding the c.rcu4 court w.lh n Barry County, at 100 PM. on May 19.2011. Sa d premises are situated m Township of Barry, Barry County. Meh qan. and arc described as That part o’ tho North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sect on 4 Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as1 commenr. nq nt the North 1/4 post of sa'd Section 4; thence East on the Sect on I ne 697 feet for a point o* beg-nning: thence East on said Section I no ’46 5 feet; thence South 90 rods, more or less, to the South line of sa>d North 1/2 cf the Northeast 1/4. thence West 148 5 feet, thence North 90 rods, more cr less. to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. In whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated April 21, 2011 For more information, ptease call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Su.te 200 Farni-ngton Hills. M.chigan 48334-2525 File *3002IOF02 ing to collect a debt any 'n^hat puR. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOB cE AT THT^^VOUAH^AC-e I ** ’0,C yd«cd nt solo P'-. "^n matlc in MORTGAGE SALE • by Brian the cond.bons of a1 ™ Halthof. his wile. Holthof. a married mart and HO V mortqag0r(s). to a3 tenants in common. o^.n»l™W J |nc Mortgage ElectronxHop t .to y (8C0rd. n°dy0°T00 oXrs (SI4..39803). indadng inter'’undonSpweiol »•» con,ained in s“dJn0? h UorXcd try 11 solool lhe mortgaged premrses. or some part ol mem. at 9“s, c. at of holding the arcuit court w.thm Barry County, ar ’^'X^’aro"mated in Township ol Johnstown. Barry County, "nf d„° desenbod as: A parcel of property located in tho East 1/2 o< the Northeast 1/4 of Secaon 11. To North. Range 8 West, described as: 300 feet South of the intersection of Lacey and Schreiner Roads: thence West 378 feet, thence North 50 feet: thence West 300 feet; thencei South 542 feet, thence East 670 feet, thence North 492 foot to the place of beginmng The redumpt on per.od shall be 12 months from tho date of such sale, unless determ:ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. .n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such safe. Dated: April 14. 2011 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Rte 4183255F02 . THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin VanNortwick. a married man and Harnot VanNortwick. his wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 7. 2006 and recorded September 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 1169844. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now he'd by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is c'aimtd to be due al the date hereof thy sum ot One Hundred Eighty-Thieo Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Six and 8'100 Dollars ($183,346.08) including interest at 4.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tnat said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on MAY 12. 2011. Sate premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Land situated in Iho Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan- A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thenco South 00 degrees 26 rn hutes 12 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of sa d Section 16 n dis­ tance of 327.00 feet to tho true point of beginning; thenco continuing South 00 degrees 26 minutes 12 seconds West along said North and South 1/4 line 260 78 feel; thenco North 69 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the North line of said Section 759 02 feet to tho centerlno of Highway M­ 37 thence Northerly 326 14 feet along said center­ line and tho arc.of a curve to the right with a radius of 3819 72 feet, and a chord which bears North 01 degrees 39 minutes 22 seconds West 326.04 feet; thence South 84 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds East 773.53 feet to the point o! beginning The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from Iho date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sate. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated. April 14, 2011 Orians Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy, Mi 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Filo No. 200.7846 ASAP* 3964547 04/14/2011. 04/21/2011 04/28/2011. 05'05/2011 rwjx NEW LISTING hl hl w-«m 305 S Biopsy (M-37) Hastings <• ■« I' . Ji'. t’ J 73«0 >JC»' ns wo . a<teedentte Estate niENO 11-25814-OE Kay 'Wenbe'B- D'"° ol “"h: N0TIC^R7Er?'T°’’S ?le listings from tteCfflitdRiSXSSEESEUa NEWUSTING r , , u/ianss" IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION. THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION­ AL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOTAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE. PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGO­ ING. OTHERWISE. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAYBE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE YOUR HOME To. Richard G Rector and Tracy Rector 6299 Thomapple Valley Drive Hastings, Ml 49058 County Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice; You have the nght to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orians Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department. P.O Box 5041, Troy. Ml 48007-5041. (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (7MSHDA?) webs-te or by call ng MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.inlo'counseling search/), tele­ phone (517) 373-6370, TTY* 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer?s des­ ignate within 14 days after tne Notice required under M.CL 600 3205a(1) is maJed, then foreclo­ sure proceed ngs will not start un!>! 90 days after Iho date the Notice was ma ted to you. If you ana t.no servicer?s Des'gnate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms cf tne agreemenL You have thy nght to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choce. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan Slate Bar Associat:on?s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated. April 21. 2011 Orians Assocales P.C Attorneys tor Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Fite Number: 617.6901 visitwmTraMfaMeolt probate court cOUntY OF BARRY N°nCE to creditors 4943 THORNAPPLE LK RD. MARK — POLL «u wjjua-vir} 6939 E. M-79 HWY. „ t. CRrnfTORS- The decedent. PnPmnrKay D tyenbera ,ived nf 11600 sPf,n9 Point Drive, PratnoV1?t; WiChigan died 08/12/20to. KCm?i°rS °’ the decedent are notified that all claims against thn , , w|| be lorovor barred unless presented lo j[,nrve Mane Negri, named personal tepresentat(V0 or proposed personal reprS°2 c/t!’ °f ’° ho’h tho probate court at 206 W. Court Street 4*302. Hastings and the named/pro^^mnPdf5.Oni11 r,-‘P’escntativo within 4 months oX “nil 01 Pubfcallon °' no,i“Matthew A. Quick 1256 West Byron StreZ? Chicago. Illinois 6O61? (773) 790-8058 Jennie Mane Negri 3805 Nichols Road Kalamazoo. M,chiga„49cW (269)492-2947 Notice Of Mortqaae Foreclosure Sale THJS F!RM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of'the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Iho conditions of a mortgage made by Diane Vandiver and D.rk Vand.ver. Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s). t0 AMC Mortgage Serviced. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 22. 2006. and recorded on September 7, 2006 in instrument 1169694. and assigned by sad Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of tho Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equty Loan Trust, Series MO 2006-HE6 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series MO 2006-HE6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on whtch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One Hundred FiftyOne and 96'100 Dollars ($143,151 96), including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at pubke vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on April 28, 201!. Said premises are srtured in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry Cou^y, Michigan, and are described as. Lot l7,Forv<v< Estates, according tot ho Recorded Plat therec! m Uber G of Plats. Page 6. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall te 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: March 31, 2011 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 \nr Filo ff357012F0l SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - De'autt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made bY DANIEL J. ARBANAS. A SINGLE MAN, to AMERA MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2007, and recorded on December 11, 2007, in Document No. 20071211-0005101. and assigned by said mortgane0 te MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cla to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thrty-Nmo Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($124,639 14). including interest al 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sal” contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m sucn case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby qiyCn that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub' c vcnu01 ,het County Courthouse in Hast-ngs. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 5 on 11 Said premises ariZwd i" Ba"V Coun,y' Michigan and are described as: _ That pan of the Northwest 1/4- Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 10 Wes! Thorn^PP’o Township, Barry County. Michigan descr'^ 0S: at the Northwest corne? nf Section 23; thencei South 89 Degrees 45 minutes 54 seconds East 1321.65 feet along the North । L <aid Northwest 1/4, thence South 00 DegfX 07 ^'nU,cS 20 East 600.00 feet Snn the East line of the Northwest 1 / 4 of sad Mnrth^117 410 lh° of beginning of No Qn; monce South 00 Degrees 07 Minutes ^Se^5 Ea5t 280 °° ’45 along raid F.rtu 20 5 North 89 Degrees 45 Mmuios 54 Second-'t?0?^ ,hpnco Norin °° Degrees 39 J West *■ qq feet; thenco sX rn O±C„°"d5 WeS'2s 64 seconds East V MITCH POLL -JO BRENT REDUCED $10,000 nSMM | iri i 1975 OLE CUTLERS PASS DR. VAN BUREN »»-«.• urik. if. >«*. pC- aw .4IJJ.WC MLS. Underwater? Upside Down? Doesn't Equal Hopelossll! Don't Delay!1! CaU today one of the TrudeMark Real Estate Professionals for conltdcntial OPTIONS Only a Realtor can pruvido. “■'io™EN' <S? >»s Morigagoe/Asri Schneiderman & si, REDUCED $10,000 rUK Cl Tw? a• '.*1 r<.- Local 1-269-945-0514 01 Mortgage Foreclosure Sate i Jr S FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTwcT£50Ll'ECT A DEBT- ANY INFORMATION on?<?TA,N WILL BE USED F0R ™AT PUR- tu? km * PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT •HE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Notice Ot AnBJfTTHIS FIRM >s A °EB’5°tLaNY INFORMATION ING TO COLLECT a DEBT. jhaT p1jr. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FU oFFJCE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR |f) ACT|VE the number below' IF YOU » military duty. bo ATTN PURCHASERS: This saagcO. |n MILITARY DUTY. rescinded by the f°rcc’;sfna3nT shlll bo limitATTN PURCHASERS: Thin sale may be esclnded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagc-. f a y^ nl ten. •not event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ cd solely to the return of he oio ed solely 10 tho roturn of the bld amount tendered at sale, p us_ Inter madfl jn MORTGAGE SALE • Deintilt h<^, Jnm,9 derod at sale, plus interest. th °RTGAGE $AEE * Default has been made in the conditions of a mort9‘ 9I • rr,0rigagor(s). Fletcher, a married woman, ong na! •w |n(. me conditions of a mortgage made by William T. to Mortgage Electronic Rr.fJ:^7 "nd recorded on Wuick Individually and as Attorney in Fact for Mortgagee, doled August 1. 2007 .■ 6.0000503, lonetto C Quick. Husband and Wife, original mortAugust 6. 2007 in •nstrumont 2007Ortgage. gngor(s). to National City Mortgage a D.vision of and assigned by said Mortgage assignmerrt. a ^i3^1 C,ty Bank of lnd'ana, Mortgagee, dated Inc. as assignee as a fjich niortAprll 14. 2005. and recorded on April 26, 2005 in in Barry county records. M.chlgan. on *2° rument 1145482, and modified by Affidavit or gage thorn <s claimed to bo duo at 1 Thousand n!^!ntGCor<iQ<i on Sopfomber 7.2007 in instrument fhn sun. ol Ono Hundred SevenUi’nP^o 20070907-0001781. in Barry county records. Three Hundred Eight and 26 Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo ($117,308.26), Including Interest at < duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred annum. . ea.H mortThirty-Seven Thousand Fivo Hundred Eighty and Under the power of sale contained, <n^ mort­ 72/100 Dollars ($137,580.72), including interest at gage and the statute in such case < rt _ aae v/l|| 6% per annum. vided. not.ee is hereby given that said m 9 9 Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged p - _ - ■ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ . or some part of them, at public vendue, a ? . vided, notice is hereby given that sa:d mortgage will of holding the circuit court within Barry Co ty. bo foreclosed by a salo ol the mortgaged premises, 100 PM. on May 5. 2011. . or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at the place Said premises are situated in Town5‘’,p of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan and arc 1:00 PM. on May 12, 2011 described as. Beginning at a point on the South rne Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, of Section 26. town 2 Norin. Range 10 west, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit Orangeville Township. Barry county. Michigan, dis­ tant South 89 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds East 13 ol Hickory Grove, a Condominlom, According to 1360.00 foot from tho Southwest comer of said the Master Deed Recorded in Liber 660 on Page Section 26; thenco North 00 degrees 00 minutes 1a 303. in (he Office of Barry County Register of Deeds seconds East parallel with the West Ime of said secand Designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision bon 26 a distance of 1324 06 feet to tho North Imo Plan No. 7, together with rights in General Common of South ono-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Elements and Limited Common Elements as set said Section 26; thence South 89 degrees 47 min­ forth m said Master Deed and as Desenbod in Act utes 32 seconds East along said North line 340.00 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 13 sec­ the Described land also included the onds Wes! 1324.21 feet to tho said south section Mobile/Manufactured Home Affixed thereto and lino, thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 03 sec­ More Particularly Described as Fallows; 1997 onds West along sa'd South section fine 340.00 feet Fleetvreod. Serial Number: NFLV55ABO41660J13 to the place ol beg-nnmg. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the The redemption period shall be 12 months from date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in the date of such salo. unless determ ned aban­ accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, m the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days date ol such sale. from the date of such sate. Dated; April 14, 2011 Dated: April 7. 2011 For more information, please call: For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer Attorneys For Serv.cer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File K363774F01 77:^13 File 0299307F02 rnr/joi FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, please con­ tact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Date D Krueger III and Came L Krueger. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 21. 2004 and recorded July 27 . 2004 in Instalment H 1131466 and modified by agreement dated November 24. 2004 and recorded September 26. 2005 in Instrument ff: 1153363 and modified by agreement dated February 14. 2006 and recorded May 8, 2006 in Instrument #; 1164204 Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned through mesne assignments to: The Bonk of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust. Series 2004-3 by assignment of mortgage dated Apnl 7. 2011 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Two Cents ($187,574.02) including interest 3.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of .them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 12. 2011 Said premises are situated in Township of Irvtng, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel 1: That part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 34, Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North one quar­ ter corner of said section; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 1519.37 feet along the West line of said Northeast one quarter to tho place of beginning; thenco North 89 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds East 646.51 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 249.18 feet; thence South 75 degrees 40 minutes 11 sec­ onds West 335.62 feel; thenco North 00 degrees 09 minutes 29 seconds East 309.97 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds West 320.00 feet along Iho North line of the South 1039.50 feet of said Northeast one quarter; thence North 00 degrees 07 m’nutes 03 seconds East 66.0 feet along Iho West line ol said Northeast one quarter to the place ol beginning. Subject to and together with an easement as described in the easement descrip­ tion. Commonly known as 3381 Stager. Middleville Ml 49333 Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such salo. or upon the expiration ol the notice required by MCL COO 3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated. 4/14/2011 Tho Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee unde: NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2004-3 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Poleslivo A Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 10-33606 775*6364 NOTICE OF WORTGAGEEORECLOSUBEJALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by SCOTT H COLTHURST a/k/a Scott Collhurst and HEATHER M COLTHURST, hus­ band and wife (collectively, ’ Mortgagor), to FIRST FINANCIAL BANK. NA, a national association, hav­ ing an office at Third and High Street. Ham.lton. Ohio 45011, dated January 9, 2006. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on January 18. 2006, as Instrument No. 1159072, as assigned to CHEMI­ CALBANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2445 84th St.. SW. PO Box 245. Byron Center, Michigan 49315-0245 (tho "Mortgagee*'), by Assignment of Mortgage dated March 3, 2011, as recorded with the Barr/ County Register of Deeds on March 10. 2011, as Instrument No. 201103100002297 (tho "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount ol the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Not-ce there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Sixty Ono Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 13/100 Dollars ($161,913.13). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by tho Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by tho undersigned before sate, the Mortgage will be fore­ closed by sate of tho mortgaged premises at pubi c vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 28th day of April. 2011, al one o clock in tho afternoon. Tho premises covered by tho Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as follows Lot 7 of Valley Park Shores. Sections 19 and 20 Town 3 North. Range to West. Yankee Springs Townsh p. Barry County. Michigan, according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 24 Together with all tho improvements erected on tho real estate, and all easements, appurtenances and fixtures a part of the property, and all replace­ ments and additions. Commonly known as 12935 Valley Dave Wayland. Michigan 49348 P.P. *00-16-225-018 00 Notice is further given that tho length of the redemption period w>H bo s«x (6) months from the date of sate, unless the premises are abandoned If the premises are abandoned, the redemntinn period will be tho later ol thirty (30/ days from thn date of me sate or upon oxpirat on of teteen (151 Jrnn'no/,0r1fi:3g0r's 9iven notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagors heirs executor, or administrator, or a person h?’ claimmg from or under one (1) 0 them hi? given 3241a(c) the written rcou-ro 1 so? bv Mri a §600 statmgnotice tnat theorem C„^ abandoned premises are not Dated March 31. 2011 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hiitegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD 11 P SOOMthHudCantor °UP 111 Lyon Street N W "9'5O3-Me’ 5345564-1 �Tne Hastings Benner - Thursday. April 21.2011 - W 1< 0F MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT PUBLICat?£?NTY OF 0ARRY publication OF NOTICE OF HEARING In tho m ih RLEN0- ”'25815 NC TO AU JrVkK Chey Baumgart. Whose PERSONS including cst ;n th» n°HSlGii ‘Ue unkn0^n ilnd Whose interfo’low.ng may 60 ba™d °r affected b* lho ?nI^K^2,TICE- A hparin0 be held on May 4. *011 at 2.00 p.m. at 205 W. Court St.. Suite 302. n3??5, M1 49058 before Judge Wtliiam M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: Pet t on to change name" from Taylor Chey Baumgart to Taylor Choy Boulter Date. 4/14/11 Taylor Chey Baumgart 12375 Kingsbury Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 Mort9»ae Foreclosure Sale ™|™ ™ ? A DE8T COLLECTOR ATTEMPTHi?cT/?Dv0LLECT A DEBT-ANY information OB TAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ___ military duty. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount tendend nt sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in inc cond lions of a mortgage made by David E. Neeson, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Homo Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31. 2004. and recorded on April 1. 2004 in instrument 1124558. in Barry county records, uVnX'n0 and a5Si9ned by sad Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand N:ne Hundred Th rty-Ono and 09/100 Dollars ($82,931.09), including interest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g von that sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of ho'd.ng the circuit court within Bany County, at 1.00 PM. on May 19, 2011. Sa.d premises are s tuated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 1/2 of Lots 965 and 966 and the West 8 feet 9 inches of the West sido of Lot 967 of the City, for­ merly Village, of Hastings, accord.ng to the record­ ed plat thereof . * The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redempt on period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated: April 21. 2011 For more information, please call; FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H.ghway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Mchigan 48334-2525 F>lo #369269F01 FORECLOSURENOTICE IH1S.1S AN. ATIEMRTIQ.COLLECT ADEBT. ANY.INEOBMATIGNQBTAJ.NEDWILL BEJJSED EOBJHATTJJRP.QSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on March .15. 2003 by Richard Lee Potter II and Nicolo Lynn Potter, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on March 21. 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Instrument No. 1100519 The Mortgage was modified by a Real Estate Mortgage Loan Modification Agreement dated March 10. 2004 and recorded on March 12, 2004 m the Office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Instrument Number 1123531. At tho date ol this Notice there is cla:med to be due and unpaid on lhe Mortgage the sum of Seventy Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six and 09'100 Dollars (S79.2S6.09). including interest at 4.625% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part ol tho debt secured by the Mortgage, and tho power 0! sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, May 26. 2011. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Baay County. Michigan, there will be offered for sale and so’d to the highest bdder. at public safe, for the purposo of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of salo, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, tne prop­ erty located in the Townsh’p of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described in tho Mortgage as follows: Commencing al me Northeast corner of Section 1. Town 3 North. Rage 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, Thence Soutn 00 degrees 36’ 10* East along the East Imo of said Section 1. 1011.88 feet: Thenco South 88 degrees 52' 07“ West aloneI tho centerImo of a 66 foot wide, private road. 643 23 feel to tho place of beginning; Thence South 01 degrees 37; 45“ East, 389 99 feet to the South bne of lhe Northeast 1/4 the Northuast fractional 1/4 of said Section 1; Thenco South 88 degrees 59 19 West along sa'd South Imo, 449.68 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 34’ 42" West. 389.57 feet; Thenco North 88 degrees 52 06 East along said centerfmo. 442 54 feet to place of beginning Toncthur w.th and subject to a 66 foot wide case­ ment for ingress, egress and public utilities, the centerline of which is desenbod as: beginning at a dot,! on lhe East Imo ol Section 1. Town 3 North Range 9 West. Rutland Townsh-p. Barry County. M chigan, Distant South 00 degrees 36 10" Fast. 1011.68 feet from tne Northeast corner of said Section 1; Thence South 68 degrees 52’ West, 1324 92 feet to the place of ending. Mere commonly known as 1153 Zellon Drive. or Hastmgs. Mich gan The redemption penod r.hali bo one year from the date of the sate unless the property i» deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3-41a m which case thu redempt-on period shall be th-rty days after the foreclosure sate or when the lune to prov.de the nonce required by subdivwon MCL 600.32413(C) expires, whichever is later MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Ha-J ogs City Bunk Zs/ Ruchol J Foster Dated. April 19.2011 Dy. • • ' Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street. Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226 2982 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided tn Kelley Lynn Carpenter and Douglas Edward Carpenter, the bor­ rowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter •Borrower) regarding the property located al 455 W S'sson Rd Freeport. Ml 49325-9770 The Borrower has the nght to request a meeting w>th the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by tho Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder lo contact and that has nuthonty to moke agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is- Trott & Trott. P.C , 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200. Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 P>o Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting lhe M.chigan Stalo Housing Development Authority's website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http :U www michigan gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with tho agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor Within 14 days from April 18. 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after April 18. 2011 If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement Tho Borrower has the nght to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of lhe State Bar of M’Chigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968­ 0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT• ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. NY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Date. April 21.2011 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer and'or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmmgton Hills, Ml 48334-2525 Fito « 370384F01 me*w Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been rnadu in tho cond.tions of a mortgage made by Donald W. Harp and Karla K Harp be.ng also known as Karla Harp, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2004. and recorded on October 13. 2004 in instrument 1135432, in Barry county records, M«ch*gan. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighly-Six and 07/100 Dollars (S208.786.07), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and thr statute in such case made and pro­ vided, riofrce is hereby given that said mortgngo will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on May 19.2011. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry- County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E‘ Begmn.ng at a po nt on the East and West 1/4 Imo of Section 28. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan, distant North 89 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds West 373.80 feet the East 1/4 corner of sa:d Sect.on 28; thence South 33 degrees 52 minutes 09 seconds West 737.57 feet; thenco North 80 degrees 54 min­ utes 27 seconds West 547.43 feet; thenco North 00 degrees 10 minutes 29 seconds East 533.00 feet along the Y/est line of tne Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 ol said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 950.00 feet along said East and West 1/4 Imo to the point ol beginning. Parcel F: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of Sect'on 28. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township* Barry County. Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds East 820.00 feet along the East lino of said Section 28. thence North 75 degrees 01 m.nute 50 seconds West 814.45 feet; thence North 33 degrees 52 minutes 09 seconds East 737.57 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of sa d Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 34 min­ utes 20 seconds East 373.80 feet along said 1/4 lino to tho point of beginning. Easement Descript on Together with a non-exclustvo easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes to bo used in common with others 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side, ol a centerline described as Commencing at a point on the Norin and South 1/4 Ime of Section 28. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan; distant North 00 degrees 29 minutes 05 seconds Ea<t 1985 0.1 loot "on. llw Soul" 1/4 corner ol Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes ?h6A^hdiSJa?L61M9 alonn ,h0 Sou,h lino 01 the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section 28 to lhe true point of beginnina of said described centerline; thence North 57 degrees 55 minutes 34 seconds East 502 99 feet thence Nortn 87 degrees 01 m.nute 05 seconds East 394.12 feet; thenco South 69 dogrees 19 m;n vies 18 seconds East 477.09 feet; thence South 80 degrees 54 mmutos 27 seconds East 5-17 43 fontthence South 75 degrees 01 minute 50 seconds East 220.00 feet to tho end of said chino. The s.delines of said easement to be lengthened or shortened as appropriate to tt-rmlnate at tho South Imo of the North 1/2 of thk Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sum Section Also the right of ingress and egress to and from Star School Road lo the above described propertv across that portion of land described Commoncmg WiO feet South of lhe Northwest ner of lhe Southwest 1/4 ot Section 28 Town a North. Range 8 Wes,. Hastings Tbwnsh.p, Barry County. Michigan; thenco East 660 feet thenrl South 33 feet, thence Eait 3300 feet; thence North 33 feet, thence West 3267 feet, thence North 33 feet; thence West 693 foot; thence South 33 feet to the place of beginning * Hie redemption period shall be 12 months from the dale of :;uch sale, unless determined abandonod in accordance w.th MCI A 600.3241a m Which case thu redemption penod shall bo 30 from tho dale of such sale ya Dated: Apnl 21. 2011 For more information, please call. FC D (248) 593-1309 ‘ Trnlt & Trott PC Attornnys For Servcer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Fife A3bb264F0l :.Vjl. ^noting nc^H.aon 9 nni»^ AH Board me' 5 uuests _ Stand.ngnoP0'15’ Bills 11-6.. W" &-P^,Pr ^gnaX’n ol Zo^Planm 2011 Long Lake Heard; Victor p,crce Burry Twp. Pol ct v Adjourned 9 27 pm Linda Eddy-Hough Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supe^ Case No. 10-234-CK Circuit Court Sale C r^U'7A^nce and virtue of a Judgment of the Mr?* C°Ur1 (or ,h0 County of B-irry, Stalo of .’ ri rnadn nnd entered on tho 7th day of o, A.D., 2010 »n a cortam cause there n pondng, *her«.n prime FINANCIAL. INC. a Michigan cor’h0 RainWf and DIMOND INTERNAeei, L- ,NC. a Michigan corporation, and RUSniu\,2M0ND> an individual. SHIRLEY A nevir,0, an ‘"dividual. SHIRLEY A. DIMOND ccm°^ABLE L1Ving TRUST U/A/D 6/6-00. RUSii/ASn.P,M0ND REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. D'6/6/00. DIMOND MACHINERY COMPANY, a Michigan corporation. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT nr ™FASURY. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at pub ic auction to lhe highest b-dder. at publ-c ven­ cue. at the Barry County Courthouse (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court lor sa’d County), on the 26 th day of May. A.D , 2011 at 1 pm o'clock m the forenoon, Eastern Standard Time, the follow­ ing described property, viz: All certain piece or parcel of land situated in tho Townsh.p of Rutland, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: attn PURCHASERS: This salo may bo A inrfnd bv th® fort^teslng mortgagee In thXiXou^^^^ % p - InXT1"’' MORTGAGE sale • Deteult has been made in the Snd-tions of a h™?7 !A Koneska and Anne H husband and wife, original mortgagor Mortgage Coloration, a M ^ .Cn°ri^ra,ian- Mortgagee, dated October 10.1?96, D d recorded on October 25 1936 m Liber 676 cn Page 488. and assigned by* mesne assignment to Flagstar Bank as assmnee as docu,p?;®u1?y an ass,9hment. in Barry county records, S.-chigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to al '^e date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 34/100 Dollars (S74.430 34). including interest at 4.875^-per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a s»;e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit C°ur1 Within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on May 12.2011 Said premises afe situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Mtchgan. and aro described as: The East half of Lots 1147 and 1148. except the West 12 feet of tho Soutn 41 feet of the East half ol Lot 1148. of tho City, formerly Village, of Hastings, accord.ng to the recorded pW thereof, Hastings City, Barry County. State of Mchgan Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe dato of such sate, unless deternrned aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the roder^pt on period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale Dated: April 14. 2011 For rnoro information call: FC L (248) 593-1312 .1 i» . ’ * Trott & Trott. PC. • ’ Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 2C0 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File *232208F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sole may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Iho conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle Parks and Terence Kinsley, wife and husband and Denise Parks, an unmarried person, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 13, 2004. and recorded on March 19, 2004 in instrument 1123867. and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgago, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($116,281.40), including interest at 5.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sa’e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi c vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court w.thin Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on April 28, 2011. Said premises are situated in Township ol Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginn-ng ul n point on tho South l.ne of Section 4, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West. Prainevillo Township. Barry county, M.chigan. dis­ tant South 88 degrees 33 m'nutes 49 seconds East 331.89 feet from the South 1/4 of Section; thence North 01 degrees 05 minutes 38 seconds West. 329.97 foot ;thence Nonh 88 degrees 33 minutes 49 seconds West, 33i.n feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 4; thonco North 00 degrees 57 minutes 32 seconds West. 330 00 feet along said 1/4 hne. thence South 88 degrees 33 minutes 49 seconds East, 171.45 feet; thence South 10 degrees 23 m nutes 07 seconds West. 15.45; thence South 79 degrees 36 minutes 53 seconds East. 63 66 feet, thence North 10 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds East, 25.51 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33 m.nutej, 4g sect)nds East, 426.14 feet; thenco South 01 degrees 05 minutes 38 seconds East. 660.W tent lo said South Ime, Thence North 88 degree 33 minutes 49 seconds West, 331 90 feet along 5'>,d South line to lhe point of beginning Subject to uasements for public Highway purposes over Southerly 33 feel there­ of lor Ford Road, over ind Westerly 33 feet thereof ter Enzlan Road and anV °thor easements or Rostrict'ons of record The redemption period shall 12 months from the data of such sate uiite&s determined aban doned m accordance ^CLA 600 3241a m which case lhe redempl'Oh P°f'Od shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sal«? Dated March 31 2011 fur more irrformatmn, ptea5t! ca,,: FC C (248, 593-1301 TfOtt A Trott. P.C Attorneys For Strvrcer 314'*’0 Nonhwustem H gnway\?u ,u Furmmgicri Hilk Mislnd3n 40334 2525 F'te mi778F01 SOUTH 40 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 610.66 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF M-37; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 41 MINUTES WEST 160 CO FEET; THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 19 MIN­ UTES EAST 474.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING . . PARCEL 5. A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 9, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 9, V/HICH LIES 944.43 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH SECTION LINE. AND THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M­ 37: THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH SEC­ TION LINE 177.05 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST, 725 21 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37. THENCE 8.51 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. WHOSE RADIUS IS 3819.72 FEET. AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 49 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 8.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 41 MINUTES WEST. ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 126.49 FEET. THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 19 MINUTES EAST. 610.66 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE SOUTHWESTERLY 50 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES. PARCEL 2 ALL THAT PORTION LYING SOUTH OF M-37 AND UPTON ROAD OF THE FOLLOWING ALSO DESCRIBED PURSUANT TO SURVEY DESCRIBED PROPERTY THE WEST 1 / 2 OF DATED 08/30/2010, REVISED ON 12/20/2010 THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 AND THE WEST 1 / 2 OF BEING REYNOLDSHERITAGE LAND SURVEY­ THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / ING AND MAPPING, P.C. JOB NO. 10166 AS 4, ALL IN SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL 1: PARCEL COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH POST OF SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MIN­ RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY UTES 50 SECONDS WEST. 1310.49 FEET COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 02 ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST. SECTION 9; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47 1689.70 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, 1263.21 FEET OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 81 ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF DEGREES 04 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST. THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 9 TO 51.15 FEET. THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 55 THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST. 1215.56 FEET TO 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, THE CENTERLINE OF UPTON ROAD: THENCE 245.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47 SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST. 534.44 FEET; EAST. 516.54 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 535.84 FEET THENCE EASTERLY 139.73 FEET ALONG SAID ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 133 00 RADIUS OF WHICH IS 3819.70 FEET AND THE FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 61 NORTH 84 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 08 SECONDS DEGREES 05 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, EAST. 133.39 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF 535 40 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 07 HIGHWAY M-37, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 501.81 FEET 220.28 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF M­ ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 02 37 AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. DEGREES 49 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 3819.70 FEET AND 2.25 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 55 WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE DEGREES 25 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE 220.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST, 534.44 FEET: SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 57 SECONDS THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 57 WEST. 654.71 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE SECONDS EAST. 245.89 FEET. THENCE SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 02 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST. OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 02: 1263.21 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST. WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID 53.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST. 1310.49 FEET SECTION 9 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALONG THE EAST-WEST 114 LINE OF SAID SEC­ SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC TION 9; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 45 MIN­ HIGHWAY PURPOSES 35 FEET SOUTHWEST­ UTES 02 SECONDS WEST. 944.10 FEET ALONG ERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION EXCEPTING THEREFROM BEGINNING AT A 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PUR­ SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, POSES 33 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER­ RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ LINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND 33 FEET GAN DISTANT SOUTH 02 DEGREES 45 MIN­ SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE Or UPTON UTES 02 SECONDS EAST. 354.70 FEET FROM ROAD TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9, PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 EGRESS 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER­ SECONDS EAST. 334.32 FEET ALONG THE CEN­ LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING TERLINE OF UPTON ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 08 AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 9. DEGREES 55 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND 1215.56 FEET, THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 04 TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, 51.15 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 354.70 ALONG THE NORTH­ SECONDS WEST, 1335.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9: THENCE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 SECONDS BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR EAST. 300.00 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE OF UPTON ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NORTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR UPTON NING1 THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 55 MIN­ ROAD TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A UTES 56 SECONDS WEST. 1224 95 FEET TO PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND THE POINT OF ENDING OF SAID CENTERLINE EGRESS 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING PAAt"pOINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 9. 9 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DIS­ TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, TANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 23 THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST. 74.59 FEET FROM THE cpCONDS EAST 354.70 FEET ALONG THE mor?h SOl^H 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9; NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 23 THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 1125 81 FEET ALONG SAID SECONDS EAST. 300 00 FEET ALONG THE CENNORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 02 TERUNE OF UPTON ROAD TO THEI POINT OF MINUTES 07 SECOND WEST, 731 67 FEET TO nFGINNING- THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 55 THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST, 1224.98 FEET TO NORTHWESTERLY. 9.27 FEET ALONG SAID THE POINT OF ENDING. CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 3819 70 A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SECTION19. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. NORTH 50 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 9.27 FEET. THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 58 MINDIES 30 SECONDS EAST. 846 22 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES 3J. FEET NORTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37. THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the Xcet OF LAN0 IN THE NORTHEAST, 4 ON THE NORTH UNfe U EAST ON THE WHICH LIES 734ri9F5*cENTERLNE OF M-37 INTERSECTION OF THE §ENTE^ecti0N 9; ?^nceE dNuTeHastN 20%SAfeet. date of such sale MARK SHELDON DEPUTY SHERIFF SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC 23938 Research Drive. Suite 330 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 thence RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP is seeking a resident that would be willing to serve as a Township Representative on the Hastings Library Board. This is a voluntary position to attend library board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 4pm and report to the Township Board every olher month Please call 269-948-2194 if interested. 77658488 77556155 �Page 12 - Thursday. Apr.i 21. 2011 - Tho Haatngp Banner LEGALJOTICES NOTICE or MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default Mortgage (tho ’ Mortgage*) made by David Brhkert and K»»l?y Brink? rt. husband and wife, as Mortgagor, lo Ur. trd Bank Mortgage Corporation. a M chigan banking corporation, with its address nt 900 East Pana SE Grand Rands Michigan 49546. os Mortgagee, dated December 19. 2002 and record.cd on January 9. 2003. Instrument No. 1095219, Barry County Recoids. Barry County, Meh gan. as mod :cd or. November 23. 7009 and recorded on January 25. 2010. Instrument No. 20100!250000701. Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan Tho balance owing on the Mortgage «s S'. 17.012 21 at tne time ot this Notice Thu Mortgage contains a power of su'e and no suit 0; proceed ng at law or in equty has been institut­ ed lo recover the d< bt secured by the Mortgage. or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on May 26 2011. al t 00 p.m, local lime, or any adjourned date thereafter, tho Mortgage will be 'otec'osva by a sale al publ.c ouefron to the h ghest b-dde, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, M'ch-gar. (which is tne bu id rg where iho Circus Court for Barry County is held) The Mortgagee will apply tne salo proceeds to the debt secured by the •j--:-.;above, p’us interest on tho nnwu.-it due at the rale of GOO^ per annum: all ;oo-. t i and expenses, inducing attorneys Ices .Viewed by law. and a'so any amount pa d by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property The property lo be sold at foreclosure is all of that real citato s-t-intad m rhe Township of Orangeville. County of Bany, State of Mchigan desenbod os: I 6 and 7 c' Bravata Plat No. !. Orangev.Ue To-.-.-.Kh.o Barry County. Michigan, accord ng to the piat thereof as recorded in the Office of the Regster of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. Tax Identification Number. 08-11-045-006-00 Tho frdempt on period sha’I be s'x (6) months from the da«e 0' sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(0). unless deemed abandoned and then thirty (30) days pur­ > L-rt to MCLA 600 3240(11). April 19. 2011 UNIT­ ED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY Kelli L Baker iP49960) Aftomey lof Mortgagee 333 Bndgo Street NV. Sute 530 Grand Rap:ds. Michigan 49504 (615) 752-4524 *-’47»5 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th;s firm is a debt collectcv attempting to colled a debt. Any information obtained w.n be used for this purpose. If you arc in the M Mary, p'easo contact our office at the number ! sled below- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been maae h the conditions of a certain mortgage mado th-. Dale A Carpenter and Kathleen L Carpenter, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registrar on Systems. Inc., as nominee for Flagslar Bank FSB. its successors and ass!gns. Mortgagee, dated October 31. 2007 and recorded November 5. 2007 in Instrument 4 20071105-0003695 Barry County Records Michigan. Sad mortgage was ass gned to: Flagstar Bank FSB, by assignment dated Match 17, 2011 and recorded March 24,2011 in Instrument # 201103240003432 on which mort­ gage there is cia-med to be due at the date hereof the sum ol N nety-Ona Thousand One Hundred Savc-nty-Eignt Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents (S91.178.64) Including interns! 6 875% per annum. Under tne po?.er ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute «n such case mado and provided, r.obce •& hereby g.ven that sa.d mortgage will be lorectcGod by a sate o* the mortgaged prenvses. or some part ol-ihcm. at puvhc vwrttue. Circuit Court o! Earrv County at 1.00PM on Apnl 28 2011 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County. M chigan, and aro described as: That part of the Northeast one quarte r of tne Southeast one quarter of Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as Commencing at the East one quarter comer of said Section: thence South 75 degrees 08 mnufes West 662.01 feet; thence South 30 degrees 30 minutes East 143 16 feet to tne angle po nt on the Easterly lino of Me.senbach Dnvo (66 feet wide) Me.senbach Brothers Plat, as recorded in Loor 4 of Plats. Page 50. said Po nt being the place of Beginning ot this description, thenco North 34 degrees 30 m nuies West 19 34 feet along lhe Easterly Imo o' said road; thence North 82 degrees 51 mnutos 22 seconds East 230 00 feet; thence South 08 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds West 214 66 feet: tnence South 82 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 230.00 feet; thence North 12 degrees 30 minutes East 201.00 feot along tho Easterly bne of sad road to lhe place of beg.nning. Commonly known as 5571 Meisenbach Dr. Ha:Lngs Ml 49C58 The redemption period shall be 6 montns from tne date of such salo. unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such safe, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dared; 3*31/2011 P.agstar Bank FSB, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys- Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 611 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (246) 844-5123 Our File No- 11-36761 ASAP* 3953814 03/31/2011. 04/07/2011. 04'14/2011,04/21/2011 k'-tx NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL "5»(4) * Ml493M- BONowe, has .he to » ;,h the mortgage holds, or agent des-gnated by the' ^rtgagt b ~ nnd,01 Mortgage Holder to sections to make agreements unde' , « Tfott PC 600 3205b and 600.3205c Trail » Trait. 31440 Northwestern 18) 593-1311 Fe,mragton Hfc. Ml -2525 The Borrower may contact a nous ng u ,ino by Ung .he . AW Stote Hou^ Development Authoniys raebel> or bT on ng Mich-gan State Housing Deve.o pm tn A th V httpjAvww.m-chigan gov/mshda or at (utu/ 7*Tm« Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housinq counselor within 14 days from Apn! 19J-011. foreclosure proceed ngs will not be commenced unti 90 days after Apnl 19. 2011It the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, toe mortgage will not bo foracloscd I lhe Borrow, abides by the terms of tho agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of the State Bar o Michigan's Lawyer Referral Serv.ce Is (600) 9680?THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. RP ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: April 21. 2011 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. _ Attorneys For Setveer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 . Farm.ngton Hills. Ml 48334-2525 File # 370270F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This safe may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be l.mited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Ann T. Chisholm, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 12.2005, and record­ ed on September 13, 2C05 in instrument 1152706. in Barry county records, M.chigan. and assigned by sa;d Mortgagee to Tho Bank ol New York Mellon f/k/’a Tho Bank of New York, as Trustee for the hold­ ers ot me Certificated. First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Senes FH05AA10, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer.’ in its capac.ty as agent for the Trustee under the Poo' ng and Servicing Agreement as assignee, on wh.ch mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Soven and 92/100 Dollars ($89,647.92). including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under lhe power of salo contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public venduo. at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 19. 2011. Said premises are situated In Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Umt No. 15. East Town Homos Condominium according to tho Master Deed recorded in Document No 1074113, as amended and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on thu Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of tho Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 12 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from lhe date of such safe. Dated; April 21, 2011 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer . 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File A363057F01 Ofurrro No,,c® Of u Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM |S a °rt^9%itECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLEo?EB1chT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Wn .Anr USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAstL D^aCT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER * YOU ARE IN ACTIVE a^LOW rnirfY ATTN purchasers' This salo may bo rescinded bv ik ^Lu^slng mortgagee. In that event. yoUr ,orCSf|f any. shall be limit­ ed solely to thna<,fna nf the bld amount ten­ dered UT nlus interest. MORTGAGE Sai r° mWt has been mado in tho conditions 0? n ’made by Joseph H. Schaefer and Sh^^Shjelet. as husband and w.fe. original mon '* (Ll to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corpofa!???c?Mpw Jenwy Corporation, Mortgagee, datod * 20f 13.2001. and record­ ed on September instrument 1067118. in Barry county recni chigan. on which mort­ gage there is c'a moL . duo at tho date hereof the sum of Ninotv-n « Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Five and 4?/^ Dollars (S9i.535.49). including Interest at £ \lr annum. Under the power contained In said mort­ gage end tho statute each case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby Iven that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a smortgaged promises, or some part of lhem ® w.c vendue, at tho place of holding the circu.tX w4hin Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on May 5 2011 Said premises a’rn e fnated in City of Hastings, Barry County. M.ch.gan and are described as: Lol 45. Tho Androv/3 Addition according to tho record­ ed plat thereof in Lit>»r 2 of Plats on Page 5 Tho redemption pf;nod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unPs$ determined aban­ doned in accordance’Wi'h MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemntmn ocriod shall bo 30 days from the dale of such Dated: April 7, 2011 For more information nlnase call FCS (240) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington H.ILs. M ch qan 48334-2525 File r365359F01 y Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George E Owen and Jane E Owen, hus­ band and wife, with fu’i rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s). .?o Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 11, 2003, and tecqrded on June 19, 2003 in instrument 1 (13^46. and assigned by said Mortgagee lo kAC Home Loans Servicing, L P fka Courtrywvdo Home Loans Servicing, L P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of Ono Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Soven and 99'100 Dollars ($106,387.99), including interest at 2.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the cir­ cuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 28, 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: The Village of Morgan. (Formerly Sheridan), Lot No 43, of Morgan Plat, 4 rods wide, 8 rods long. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 31,2011 For more information please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.O. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #035344F04 z/sssctis CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ENGINEERING SERVICES 2011 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND RELIABILITY STUDY The City of Hastings is soliciting proposals for pro­ fessional engineering services related to the develop­ ment of a Water System Analysis and Water Reliability Study. Proposal specifications are on file and may be exam­ ined al Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 4905H. Each person or firm who obtains proposal documents must supply a name, address, and phone number of a person or firm to whom addenda, if any, may be sent. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, City of Ha.-tings. 20] E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, 49058,269-945-2468 or by facsimile at 269-948-9544. T he City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any parts of the same, to waive any irregularities, and to award lhe work as deemed to he in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Svalcd proposals must be received at the Office of the City CferkZTreasurcr, 2(H East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 by 9:00 AM od Thursday, May 12, 2011. All proposals must be dearly marked on the out­ side of Ute submittal package ‘‘Proposal - 2011 Water System Analysis and Reliability Study”. . Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE NOMINATING PETITIONS AVAILABLE Notice is hereby given that nomination are avail­ able at the Office of the City Clerk at H City Hall for election of tho following positions: Kast,n9S Y Mayor of the City of Hastings elected from m* City at-large, regular four (4) year term, January V 2012 through December 31, 2015. h 2U Four (4) Members of the Hastings Citv „i regular tour (4) year terms, January 1.2012 th-oure, n°U Swr31.2015: one from each ward. First, Second ^“'TdFourth. The boundaries ol the wards wilt be adj'uIL?' S?to iNs op­ tion based on the 2010 U.S Fede-ii n p 0 versus. Two (2) Members of tho Board of ReViP. lx-ted from the City at-largo. regular four (4) year nl L 2012 through December 31,2015 * danuar^ Completed petitions must be fiied later than 400 PM on Tuesday. May jq ’ r.;v Clerk not Any registered voter residing W(lhinf.‘ . L^tingswho * is interested in running for one ' h* C,tV notions should contact Tina Maurer Done e'C^t %1 Fast State Street. Hastings. M.d^^ 945 2468 -»Xtou'5 of 0:00 A',;?« $Mon<ljy Mort9n9° Foreclosure Salo INC TH ? A DE0T COLLECTOR ATTEMPTv?rTnQr?.L5ECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION 'pner Tm 2 WILL BE USED F0R ™AT PUR' TWp JiunLSE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT • he NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be IhM ± by ,h7 forpc,oMnn mortgage. |n that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount tonft! Ba,c' P,ua Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions ol a mortgage made by Pamela J Miller and Steven B. M iler. W.lo and Husband orioinal mortgagorfs). to Mortgage Electrons a^n.Sys’ernG' ,nc - Mortgagee, dated October 27,2007. and recorded on January 4. 2003 m mstrurnont 20080104-0000165. and assigned by sa d Mortgagee to CHtMdrlgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, cn which mortgage there is claimed to be due al tho date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Thousand Six Hundred One and 33/100 Dollars (S200.601.33), Including interest a! 6 625% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding tho circuit court wilhin Barry County, al T.00 PM, on May 12, 2011. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on tho East-West 1/4 lino of Section 35. Town 3 North Rango 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan Distant North 09 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East 989.37 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 35; thence North 00 degrees 08 minulos 45 sec­ onds East 1263.19 feet; thenco North 80 degrees 29 minutes 34 seconds East 251.08 feot along the centerline of Quimby Road; thenco Northeasterly 111.81 feet along said Centerline and the arc of a curve to tho left, the radius of which is 128.38 feet the chord of which bears North 55 degrees 31 min­ utes 51 seconds East. 108.31 foot: thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 45 seconds West. 1363.75 feel along tho East Imo of tho West 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 o! said Section 35; thenco South 89 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds West 336.68 feet along tho East-West 1/4 line ol said Section 35 to the point of beginning. Subject lo an Easement for Public Highway purposes 33 foet Southerly of the center­ line of Quimby Road and pny other casement or restrictions of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from Iho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale Dated: April 14. 2011 For more information, please callFC C (248) 593-1301 Trott 6 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hilfs, Michigan 4833-1-2525 Fils 4364708F01 MORTGAGE SALE •THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE IMMEDI­ ATELY. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS THE SALE MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE FORECLOSING MORTGAGEE IN THAT EVENT. YOUR DAM­ AGES, IF ANY. WILL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE RETURN OF THE BID AMOUNT TENDERED AT SALE PLUS INTEREST Default having occurred of a certain Mortgage made by The Denise Pandl Trust dated Apnl 16. 1992, to Tho Bank of Holland with an address of PO Box 1469. 150 Central Ave.. Holland. Michigan 49422. Mortgagee, dated March 11.2000, recorded September 10. 2008 in Instrument No. 20080910­ 0000996, Barry County Records, County of Barry. State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal and interest, the sum of $48,903.25 and an attorneys tee as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and tho entire sum claimed duo is. as ol the date hereof, fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of salo contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on MAY 19. 2011 at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned will, Immediately inside the east door of Iho Courthouse located at 220 West 0th Street. Hastings, Michigan, (that being tho place for tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held), sell at public auction, to tho highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay thtuimount duo on said Mortgage, with interest at the rate of S7.20 per day and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorneys fee. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid and aro by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are situated in tho In tho Township of Rutland. Barry County, State of Michigan, and is described as follows. Commencing at Iho East one quarter post of Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, thence North 025 feot; thonce West 825 foot to the place of beginning; thence South 163 feet: thence East 165 feet; thonce North 163 foot; thence West 166 feet to the place of beginning. A’so beginning 825 feot West and 825 feet North of tho East one quarter post of Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Ihonco South 264.57 foot; thenco North 89 degrees 38; West 246.feot; thence North 264.28 feot; thonce South 89 degrees 42; East 246.69 feet to lhe place of beginning. Also a 15 foot easement for ingress and egress from Highway M-37-43 over the exist.ng roadway (for 200* feet) and an easement for ingress and egress described as commencing 825.0 feet West of tho East 1/4 post of Section 14. Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, and North 200.0 feot for Iho place ol beginning, thence North 462.0 feet, thenco East 20.0 feet, thenco South 462 0 feet, thence West 20 0 foot to the place of beginning. commonty known as. -W4 Haynes Loop Dnvo. Hastings, Ml / PPfi 00-13-014 019-10 Dunng the six (6) months immediately following tho sale, tho property may bo redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA §600 3241(a), in which case tho property mqy be redeemed during the thir­ ty (30) days immediately following tne sale. Dale: 04/11/11 THE BANK OF HOLLAND BY RHOADES LAW' OFFICE PC Peter D. Rhoades P O Box 2271 Holland Ml 49422 ' 616-355-7318 SCHNEIDERMAN A ^Jt/DFBT ANVINFORATTEMF’TING TO COLLECT A DFOR THAT MATION WE OBTAIN WILL 0k quR oFF|CE AT PURPOSE ACTIVE MILITARY (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN AC DUTY. MORTGAGE SAJ-E mortgage made by mado in tho cond.kons of a hUSQAND DEON BOYD and ChlERYL « fo Mortgaqo AND WIFE IN JOINT JENANC fMFRS-)> Electronic Registration Jeer's succOssolely as nominee for lender a lg 2305 sors and assigns, Mortgag^'3'^1 DPcumcnt No. and recorded on Apr-1 27. 200 ■ _cc to THE 1163673. and alignedI by SUCCESBANK OF NEW YORK MELLON. Ab ^fGAGE SOR TRUSTEE UNDER N°VASTAR M° a3 FUNDING TRUST. SERIES 4U- . assigned.Burry County Ret^’ ’ du90 at the which mortgage there ,s Seventy date hereof the sum ot One Hu _. ly.T.AJ Thousand Six Hundred Dollars fandJ\.'6 oO(r', Cents (St70.600.22). including ,n per annufn. Under the power o. s«a e said mortgage and the statute m and provided, notice is hereby given t < gago will be foreclosed by a sa.e of the m ‘9 9 premises, or some part of them, at P’jb' s‘ tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on Apnl 28. 20H Said premises are located rn B*r{Y >7 Michigan and arc described as: THE SOUTH 1 I 4 CORNER OF SECTION 22. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WESI’ TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES QI MiNUTE 16 SECONDS EAST 1978.94 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 970.25 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MIN­ UTES 23 SECONDS WEST 366.02 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST 476.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 366.19 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST 476.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES FOR KIDDER DRIVE DESCRIBED BELOW. DESCRIPTION OF KIDDER DRIVE: A STRIP OF LAND 64 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 22, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST 1352.28 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 22. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST 500.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 16 SECONDS EAST 261 00 FEET; THENCE SOLTTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST 520.82 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT ’A' AND THE END OF SAID CENTERLINE ALSO A CIR­ CULAR EXTENSION OF SAID EASEMENT FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES OVER AN AREA OF 60 FEET RADIUS CENTERED UPON AFOREMEN­ TIONED REFERENCE POINT "A*. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such salo unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case lhe redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST. SERIES 2006-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 40335 ASAP" 3953481 03/31/2011. 04/07/2011.04/14/2011.04/21/2011 mtsnr SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by LAWRENCE FORRESTER and MARUO FORRESTER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 2005, and recorded on June 13. 2005, in Document No. 1148001. and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE. LLC. as assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Dollars and Nina Cents ($137,670.09), including interest at 6 000% per annum. Under Iho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public venue, tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 5. 2011 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and aro desenbod as PART OF SECTION 28. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS*’ COMMENCING AT SOUTH 1 I 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 617.98 FEET, THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST ON THE CEN­ TERLINE OF ENZIAN ROAD 494 39 FEET THENCE CONTINUING NORTHWESTERLY ON THE CENTERLINE OF ENZIAN RO/XD ON THE ARC OF A 829 46 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, 165.61 FEET TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 7 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST. 165 33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY ON SAID CENTERLINE ON THE ARC ON A 829.46 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THF LEFT. 33.43 FEET TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH14 DEGREES on MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST. 33 425 FEET THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 0’J MINUTES ‘tfi SECONDS WEST ON SAID CENTERUNE 2% 69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71 DEGREES 27 M,l? UTES 57 SECONDS EAST. 461 94 FFET TO T^p NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINF OF ’CRYSTAL LAKE ESTATES PLAT’ THEN?! SOUTH 0 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 59 SECO^n! EAST ON SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION n? SAID WEST LINE, 298.00 FEET: THENCE SOI itm 64 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 38 SECONDS W^t 39^Ttothepoint°^qZwgest’ The redemption period shall 6 months , lhe date of such sa'e unless determined abandon a m accordance w th 1948CL 600.3241a case the rvdvmpl.on period shall be 30 dlvJ , Ch lhe date of such safe from GMAC MORTGAGE.’LLC Mortgagce/Assignee Schne-tJeiman A Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 483jf> ’ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 21,2011 Eugene E. Clo^on a Tn a nion9a9° made Access Mortgage and 9 ? man' ^'^ual. to September 16 ‘2003 nnd000** ' Mort9a9R«. dated 2003 in Instrurnem NiTh/°?°rdnd SeP’^ber 25. Records. Michigan 1114100- Barry County F'fth Third Mortoao^^^ drnort9a9o fs now he’d by ’Rtere is claimed^ornpany assignment. Eurr> of Ninetv-Eiohr S?® * lh° daJ° hercof ,ho Soventy-Eight nnc7 Four Hundred includ ng inforest at 6 75% JT'an® (S9®’478 °2) power of sate conta’ned in Undor ,h° statute in such case ? mor,9a9e and the hereby given tho?sa»d^r»and pfOV,dcd- not,ce is by a sale of thn * mort9Q9e wi" be foreclosed of them at TTT9a9°d premiscs- or pa« Circu t Courthnul Ql the Da"V Co^ty Pfr'.onMW tl Mt'? sa’dn95' W'Ch'9a? a' ,'°0 the Townchi" Jr7.Sa d p,erti'ses are located in and arT ’ Barry CountY' Michi9an’ Plat n ’ T U5: Lot 2 ot Lakewood Acres reco’rrtnd^ 0 lhG tended plat thereof, os rTS ? 'n bber 5 of Plate on Page 12 The of s'jchIO«2,r€r'Od1Shal1 fco 6 mon,hs fr°m the date nemrnmTe'determined abandoned in the 600.3241a. in which case dMn T PTn ?er,Od sha,‘ bo 30 days from the fnmrn Ch Sa C’ T0 ALL PURCHASERS: The S'ng ™ort9agee can rescind tho salo In that Yb’f damages, if any, aro limited solely to the lUm of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus inter­ st. If you arc a tenant in the property, please conact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated Apnl 21, 2011 Orians Associates. P.C. 4o^GyS ,or Serv'cor P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Filo No. 200.7622 ASAP* , 3969897 04/21/2011. 04/28/2011, 05/05/2011,05/12/2011 77556491 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that cvcnL your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions ol a mortgage mado by Darren P. McKinstry and Brook L McKinstry Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(S). to National City Mortgage Services Co. Mortgagee, dated March 8, 2002, and recorded on March 14. 2002 in instru­ ment 1076562. and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as docu­ mented by an ass gnment. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five and 84/100 Dollars ($71,775.84), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1:00 PM. on May 12. 2011. Said premises aro situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block E, Pleasant Shores, accord.ng to tho Recorded Plat thereof In Uber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: April 14. 2011 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. M.chigan 48334-2525 nrwaK) File P334760F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Y/ILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Tyla J. McCoy and Johnny R. McCoy, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2001, and recorded on July 6 2001 m instrument 1062585, and assigned bv said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation as as'-iqneo as documented by an assignment, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Nmcty-Nine Thousand Ono Hundred EightySu and 83/100 Dollars ($99,186.83), includ.ng interest at 4.5% por annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortnaqo and tho statute in such com mado and pro­ S notice is hereby «>von that said mortgage w.il b» tnr'ndoscd by a salo ot tho mortgaged premises, o“jome part ol them, at public vendue, at the place of holdmg the circuit court wrthm Barry County, al ’ <Sa^MprenS 'are rtualed in City of Hastings. Sa d p M zhioan and are described as- Tho m 2/3 oZiot 109 ol the City, formerly Village, of LS« a^o'd’ng to th. recorded plat thereof. Barry County PpcGrd^ ■ d ,h0n g montns from lh;.t0TsuS;^salo unless deto.mfr.ed abanmo dale 0J with MCLA 600 3241a. m ScL the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tno date iol such sa «. FC S (248) 593-1304 Troll & Trott. P C. Attorneys For So2;^H(qhway. Suite 200 3F^^,’i«an 483342526 7Jt$MU F,fe *002447f04 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by JORDAN MUMY. SINGLE MAN. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 23. 2006. and recorded on March 3.2006. in Document No. 1160826. and re-recorded on May 11. 2006 In Document No. 1164472. and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at Iho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Five Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($106,405.17), including interest at 3.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, Iho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 19. 2011 Said premises are located in Barry County, M.chigan and are described as. COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 5. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE EAST 220 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 396 FEET; THENCE WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 396 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such salo unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such salo. FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB. Mortgagec'Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, •Ml 48335 Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in Iho conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Johnson. Jr. A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated November 15. 2006, and recorded on November 28. 2006 in instrument 1173211, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S Bank National Association, as Trustee for the CMLTI Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Senes 2007-AMC3 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, M.chigan. on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty and 63/100 Dollars ($127,640.63), including interest at 11.3% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notico is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 5. 2011. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 75, Middleville Downs Addition No. 3. Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 26. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from lhe dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. Dated: April 7, 2011 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suito 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #354893FO1 NoUce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy P Edorer and Brenda L Ederer, husband and wile original mortgagor(s). to Chemical Bank’ Mortgagee, dated September 15. 2008. and record­ ed on September 22, 2008 in instrument 20080*220009365, m Barry county records. Miclugan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred E.ghty-One Thousand Three Hundred Eleven and 49/100 Dollars ($181,311.49), including interest at 6 94% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and Iho statute In such casu mado and pro­ vided, notico is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at publtc vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barrv Countv nt 1:00 PM, on May 5. 2011. Y at Said promises aro situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Libor 6 ol Plats, on Page 14, Village of Mtddleville Barrv County, Michigan. y Aho the West 33 feel ol Lot 1. except Iho South 72.89 feot Ihe/oof, Bryanwood Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 4 North Ranoe 10 West. Village ol Middleville. Barry CoS Michigan, according to the Plat thereof us recorded R.-CTto- 6 °f PlaU °n P,)9n 14‘ Dany C°unty The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sato, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 davfrom tho date of such sate. y Dated: April 7. 2011 For more information, please callFC F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Troll. PC. Attorney:, For Sen/tcur ' 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hitls, Mtclfgan 48334-2525 File »363592F01 Tri^t Donna J- Lantis o lc{j 3I Rd rclat.no to propofljJ^bo^ b5'**Cr haMhQ r7nh; Dolton. to request a meet°'<ier or sen,^ mortgage l-En9T- Couh5el lor“ bar. dos-gnated JonalPto,w.'9c, n^,tngi “ °' American ^ome ^R1z>o & BROOK, pc 80g (248)362-2600. CO FAB M| 4^ U 888 W. Big Beaver. Sic. ®°°'ri)<clvin9 your dn.’,® son to contact reg^'° hOus.ng ^VbJ borrower may cf5 hou,.ng dQV(ji0nrnn y visiting the M^'?anof htlpjj^ ntichigaS authority's webs to o> y.cti.gan stalo ' mshda or by Cu'!,n® at 5l7-373-B37o. |t 7 9 development authority al 3 the d no bor­ rower requests a ^>od^a^P?; son obove, loroclosute P ner * £•« not bo commenced uniJl 9 th0 borrower and tho dU’ referral serv.ee number * FAQ3R8|7(?1a,ed: BROOK11 P.cTAitofnoy Bank National Es-jisSSs Certificates Senes 2^ 240 Sudo 800 Troy, Ml Lantis £ *ouo AHMS tx.urjie NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby ,0 Gaorge B Geib. the borrowers and/of mortgagors (hereinafter -Borrower-) regarding IM Plocated al: 905 Bruce Dr. M.ddlevi«e. Ml -49333-9107 The Borrower has tw n9n» »request a meeting with the mortgage ho'def or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by lb® Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements^ under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, PC., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 al (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with tho agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor wlthm 14 days from Apnl 15, 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after Apn 15. 2011. If the Borrower and’he agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, tho mortgage will not bl foreclosed if Iho Borrower abides by the terms agreement. The Borrower has M right to contact an attor­ ney. Tho telephone wnber ol the State Bar ol Michigan's Lawyer Rt4K»y’. Service ts (BOO) 968­ 0738. z vr THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. NY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Date: April 21,2011 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and'or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 File « 368682F01 rnsou FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale • Default has been made in the conditions of a certin mortgage mado by Jamie Moore and Monika Moore, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. act­ ing solely as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 22. 2005, and recorded on February 1. 2006. as Document Number: 1159623. Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK.AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC.. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI­ CATES, SERIES 2006-12 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 16. 2011 and recorded March 28, 2011 by Document Number; 201103280003498, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of 0no Hundred Fifty Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen 02/100 ($150,215.02) including interest at the rate of 10.62500% per annum. Under Iho power of sale contained in saj(j mort­ gage and the statute In such case mado and provid­ ed, notice is hereby g-ven that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or somo part ot them, at public vonuo. at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be so'd or some pan of them aro sit­ uated, al 01 00 PM on May 5, 2011 Said premises are situated in tho Township ol Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at Iho center of Section 23, Town 1 North, Rango io West, thence North 89 degrees 23 46" West, along tho East and West 1/4 lino of said Section, a distance ol 1^1.20 feet to tho Intersection ol tho centertine of Locksnore Road and said East and West 1/4 lino; thence South 03 degrees 53’ 57" East, along said conterbne. 720 74 feet to Iho true place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 24’ 08" West, 267.44 feot, thence South 00 degrees 02’ 26* West. 199.40 feet, thence South 89 degrees 24’ 08" East. 281.18 feet to a pont on th9 centonmo of said Lockshore Road; thence North 03 degrees 53’ 57" West, along sa'd centeriino 200 feet to the place of beginning. ’ Commonly known as: 13680 LOCKSHORE ROAD Tho redemption period sha I bo 6 00 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241a, in which case iho redemption penod sba'I p0 30 days from the date of such sate, or 15 days alter statutory nonce, whichever is later. Dated: April 7, 2011 . _ RandallS Miller & Assoc^J C Attorneys for THE BANK Of^W YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOIDEHS OF THE CWABS -------- -INC . ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2006-12 „ 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180 B'oomfiold Hills. Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 '.Iff Case No. 11MIOO587-1 NOpCE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.32053(4) N~TICE is hereby provided to Cynthia L. Fay ana Barry S Fay. the borrowers and/or mortgagors ( ereinalter ’ Borrower”) regarding the property located at. 114 w Grand St. Hastings, Ml 49058ex <4, vu 8orTowor bas tno right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Tho agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority a9reements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600 3205c is; Trott & Trott. P.C . 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farm ngton Hills, Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by vis<ting tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.rn.chigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with tho agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor within 14 days from April 15. 2011, foreclosure proceed.ngs will not be commenced unl-l 90 days after April 15, 2011. If the Borrower and the agent designated above roach an agreement to modify tho mortgage loan, lhe mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower ab.des by the terms of tho agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of tho State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: April 21, 2011 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 File #351960F02 nyzos Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage mado by Aydda Aguilar, a married woman and Gavino Aguilar, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004, and recorded on March 17, 2004 in instrument 1123774, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Amerifirst Financial Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignmenL in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Twonty-Five Thousand and 67/100 Dollars ($125,000.67), including interest at 6.5% por annum. . . Under tho power of sale contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on May 19, 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of B-Z BEES ACRES, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated-April 21. 2011 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington H.lls, Michigan 48334-2525 774J£4T4 Filo <352567F03 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Wells, an unmarried man to Countrywide Home Loans. INC.. Mortgagee, dated Juno 2006 and recorded July 25. 2006 in Sument Number 1167665. Barry County Records. M.chigan. Said mortgage is now held by BA^Homo Loans Servicing. LP FKA Countryw.de Homo Loans Servicing LP by assignmentThere <s chimed to be due al the date hereof thei sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred W"™re® and 80/100 Dollars (S68.353 80) includ.nginterest at 6 375% per annum Under tho power of salo conta’ned 7n Sd mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is Ihereby^g-ven that sa.d mortgage w.ll bo foreclosed by a sale o CouXuso“ Hastings. M.ch.gan at 1.00 p nt on MAY 5 2011. Said promises aro located in the Township of caslleton. Barry County. M;c^‘ no described as: The land referred to in this pol.cy is s tuated m the State of M.ch>gan Coutoy of Barry Township of Castleton/Viilago of and °*n ae fo'iows Lot 88. Hardendort Addition. S^n WnX. Nashvtta V.ttago Batty County. Michigan. 74 thereof as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats. Page 7 . nifty County Records Bra redompton period sha.l bt fi months from tho date ol such sale, unless ^tonnmed abandoned in accordance w.th MCLA rno 3*41i» In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from lhe dale of such sale. TO ALL PURCHAcERS- The toreclos.ng mortgagee can rescind tno sale In lhat event, your damages if unv arc linvted solely to lhe return of the bid amount tendered al sate. plus interest. I! you are a tenant in the property, ptease contact our office as vou may have certa.n rights. Dated April 7, 2011 Orians Associate®. PC. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 50-41 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Fite No. 617-7588 ASAP* FNMA3958870 04/07/2011, 04/14/2011. 04/21/2011, 04/28<2011 maw Page 13 Nolo Jo.Creditors Decedent'o Estate Estate of Dorothy M. Fates. Date of birth: March 29. 1915. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dorothy M. Fales, who lived at 10840 West Bouttcr Road, City of Dolton, Barry County. Michigan died March 11, 2011. Creditors of the decedent aro notified that ail claims against tho estate will be forever barred unless presented lo Gordon M. Helms. Trustee of the Dorothy M. Fales Trust No 1 u/a/d November 23, 1998, amended March 18, 2005. care of Law Offices of David L. Carrier, PC., 5242 Plainfield Avenue, Suite C, NE. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. April 18,2011 David L. Carrier P41531 5242 Plainfield Avenue, NE, Su.te C Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616)361-8400 Gordon M. Holms 10840 West Boulter Road Dotton. Ml 49046 269-664-3337 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate ALE NO. 110028818 DE Estate of JUDITH A. SIAS. Date of birth: 8/22/1943. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent JUDITH A. SIAS, who lived al 4061 UPTON RD.. MIDDLEVILLE. Michigan died 12/15/2010. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against lhe estate wiH be forever barred unless presented to GARY SIAS, named personal representative, or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both tho probate court at 206 W. COURT ST, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice 4-18-11 JAMES J. GOULOOZE P44497 137 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2255 GARY SIAS 233 WARREN ST. FREEPORT. Ml 49325 616-881-4045 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular meeting Apnl 12,2011 Meeting called to order 7:00 pm Pledge and roll cal! Seven board members present, 2 guests. Public comment by State Police Officer on closing o! Hastings Post Approved minutes ot March 8,2011 meeting Dept, reports given • Treasurer's report received & put on Me Qtrly financial distributed BIRCH fire dept proposal Approval of funds for WebPages Date of gravel road lour Election commission Green Gable request for funds Approved payment of warrants. Board member comments ‘ Public comment Meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm Submitted by; Anita S. Mennell. Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown, Supervisor ocrtrj.-j NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT has occurred tn the conditions of a certain mortgage made on January 30, 2009, by GREEN STAR. INC., a Michigan corporation, mort­ gagor. to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, recorded February 13. 2009, in Instrument No. 20090213-0001301, Barry Count Records and as assigned to BYRON ACQUI­ SITION. LLC, a Michigan limited liability company Tho undersigned claims there is due and unpaid on said mortgage as ol March 31. 2011, the sum of Ono Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight and 79/100 Dollars ($198,428.79) on principal, interest and late fees. The length of the redemption period under MCL 600.3240 is 6 months from the dale of tho salo. No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover tho debt secured by satd mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, Apnl 28. 2011, at 11 o'clock in Lha forenoon, al lhe North Door of tho County Courthouse, there will bo offered at foreclosure salo to Iho highest bidder, at public auction, tho lands and premises, or as much thereof as is necessary lo pay tho amount due. as aforesaid, on sad mortgage, with interest tnercon at 5% per annum and all legal cosls. charges and expenses, including lhe attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo pad by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in tho premises. Said premises are situated tn two Township of Yankeo Springs. County of Barry, State of Michigan, as follows, to-wil: Part of tho Northwest 1/4, Section 6, Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, Yankeo Springs Township. Barry County. Mich gan, described as: Beginning at a point on tho North lino of Section 6. distant East 760 feel from Iho Northwest corner of said Sect.on 6; thonce East. 1250 feot a’ong said North secton line; thence South. 349.50 feet parallel with the West Imo of lhe Northwest fractional ono quarter ol said Section 6, thenco West 1250 feet; thenco North. 348 50 fee! to lhe Point of Beginning Permanent Parcel No. • 08-16-006-003-10 Dated. March 31, 2011 BYRON ACQUISITION. LLC. a M chigan l.mited lia­ bility company Mortgagee McSHANE & BOWIE, P.L.C. Attorneys lor Mortgagee By. Andrew C. Shter 1100 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Ave., N.W P.O. Box 360 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0360 (616) 732-5000 *250998 vl �Page 14 - Thursday, Apnl 21. 2011 - The Hastings Banner Fire destroys Clarksville home Eric s .. . -»6 of Hastings, was sen­ tenced A^ji n’for the arime of larceny of a building. l.o । । 0 pkn3ed guilty tn stealing a television 1 m * b°b<‘e’ W“S ordcrctl ,o SC,Ve slx »noX in J*1’ 36 T‘h PrnbU* Hon and Pa. "’ 9S jn e<|4s. He will receive credit for 55 j.|S, .served. An additional el'»a,eoll^eny'W3‘ dropped. 7\ A fire Friday night. April 15. at lhe home of Charles and Belle Dickenson on Hastings Road nonh of M-5O completely destroyed the two-und-a-half story house and small barn. Three vehicles also were destroyed and a camper trailer was damaged. lhe tire was reported to the Campbell Township Fire Department in Clarksville al 10:50 p.m. The Dickenson* were reportedly sleeping when the sound of the fire woke C harles. He was able lo wake Bette and a 2-year-old grandson who was spending the night. All three escaped safely. ............. T he home was insured, and lhe Dtckcnsons are staying with family. Also responding to the fire were depart­ ments from Freeport. Aho. Saranac. Lake Odessa and Hastings Life Ambulance from Ionia was on the scene. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Pets Automotive For Sale THF BEST IN AFFORDABLE PROPANE 1999 OLDSMOBILE SIL­ pet care since 197o. Board­ FOR sour home/farm busi­ HOUETTE van, good condi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call tion, 140,000 miles, asking ing, grooming, training. Photo gallery on web-site: for a free quote. Diamond $4,000. Call (269)948-0502. www.uncl.cledsireesU.Mu:Propane 269-367-9700 2004 GMC SIERRA Z-71 ex­ ktnndixom (269)721-8506 BED: QUEEN PILLOWTOP tended cab, leather, loaded mattress set NEW. still in with all available options, condition, 140,000 Help Wanted plastic $200. Call (517)410­ great miles, zksking $13,000. Call 4921 delivery available. OFFICE CLEANING: Gen­ (269)948-0502. eral office cleaning needed Estate Sale for an industrial shop in ESTATE/MOV1NG SALES: National Ads Hastings. .Approximately 3-1 by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ hours one evening per week. THIS PUBLICATION tage House Antiques. DOES NOT KNOWINGLY Please send qualifications (269)795-8717 accept advertising which is and pay requirements to deceptive, fraudulent or Mick Suter. 1029 Enterprise Antiques might otherwise violate law Drive, Hastings. Ml 49058 or ALLEGAN ANTIQUE or accepted standards of email to: .’d'UL'Li'jmi'nCon; MARKET, two day show, taste. However, this publica­ RN/LPN’S: LAKESHORE .Saturday April 30th, 10am- tion does not warrant or HOME Health Care has a 5pm and Sunday May 1st, guarantee the accuracy of Sam-3pm. 400 exhibitors, any advertisement, nor lhe part time 2nd shift position rain or shine At the Fair­ quality ot goods or services available in Vermontville. Please call 800-348-2b60 ext. grounds in Allegan, Michi­ advertised. Readers are cau­ 3301 gan. $4.00 admission. No tioned to thoroughly investi­ pel< Dealer areas. gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use For Rent good judgment and reasona­ EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ EMERSON MANOR, AN ble care, particularly when gent nerd of HAY DONA­ elderly community (elderly* dealing with persons un­ TIONS. We will come pick it is defined as 62 years-of age known lo you ask (or money up, clean out your bam of or disabled of any age) locat­ in advance of delivery of old hay - (Anv type ot hav ed in Lake Odessa. Ml is cur­ goods or services advertised. that isn't moldy). We arc al­ rently accepting applications so looking for pasture land for I bedroom and 2 bed­ and hay fields. EARTH In Memoriam room apartments. Units are SERVICES is a 5OI(c)3 non­ LN MEMORY OF barrier free design may also profit organization All don­ Arlene Ganson be available. Rent is based ations are tax deductible. 1932-2010 on income. For affordable PLEASE CALL (269)962­ MY DEAR MOTHER housing call (616)374-7380. 2015 I know that everyone thinks, This institution is and Equal their Mother is the best. Recreation Opportunity Provider and Well let me just inform Employer. Equal Housing BOAT RENTAL: daily, them ail, that I'm the one Opportunity. TOD? weekly, (269)623-3182. who's blessed. (800)n 19-3777. T here's no other Mom like FOR RENT: Ranch 3 bed­ you, of that I am quite sure. WANTED HUNTING room 1 bath, $S(X) a month. For no matter what the pain, LAND: (2) Families are in­ 3-1/2 miles from town & terested in leasing acreage you always have the cure. schools. Pole bam. lawn care for this year:, deer season. Love and mi*s you mom! services included, 2 stall car C all <269)795-3049 Dawn & Doug garage. Newly painted, up­ dated kitchen, air condition­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ing, ftrt’at backyard country AU ted C'.tSU jdwH.Cr r il. !t.» nc\.». setting. NO PETS! 1st & last r- j« r |.| tr.t I Lt H Hi...-! Act months rent. 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Malik admitted to drinking Ixxr before lhe accident that killed off*dul> Uan? County Sheriff Deputy Christoph^1, Yonkers in October of 2008. According to officers, Malik’s alcohol level wiu? under the Michigan legal limit. Wednesday. Fisher a'ked if both parties were ready for tna|. Both defense and prose­ cution agreed they were ready, and no more motions would be made. The defense attor­ ney also agreed Malik’s toxicology report will be admissible as evidence. 'Hie Michigan Supreme Court refused to overturn a Michigan Court of Appeals deci­ sion from Aug. |()t 2010. which restored a chaqte of operating a vehicle under the influ­ ence of marijuana. The court of appeals reversed Fisher’s decision to not use a resid­ ual marijuana metabolite level as grounds for the charge of operating under the influence. LEGAL >| ——......... .. HO'HCES i .C ’ > NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE Rana Razzaque TROTT a TROTT. P.C. ' 31440 Northwestern Hivy Ste. 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at tho request 0! tho DefendanL'Countef-PlaintJL In lhat event, your damages, if any, shall be limited so'oly to the return of lhe bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as determined by tho court Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 10-193-CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by v.rtuo 0! a Judgment of the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, State of Michigan, madfl and entered on tho 1st day of October 2010, wherein Stephanie Stolsonburg was tno Plaintfi/Counter-Defendant and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Ho'ne Loan Trust 2006-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Scries 2006-1 was the Defendant/Countef-Plaintif*. 111(3 judgment estab­ lished a debt owing to pl3?n*jfl 'n *be amount of $143,133.77, plus post-judg^et11 'ntorest at an annual rate of 8"3 and cthef amounts recoverab.e pursuant to said judgment. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN mat in order to sat­ isfy said judgment, in whole of m part- tho property described below shall be so;d Pub!jc auc On’ ° the highest bidder, al the c^u'' C^UI? f°{ ‘bo County ol Barry, located al 220 ^’h St^wS‘n „ Hastings, Ml 49050 (that W-09 lh0 b^‘ r^ " which tho Circuit Court for m® Coun,!* ° held) on Thursday the 9th cf Juno. 20 < P local time. On this day and at *h,s • u,h° ° ing property commonly kr.ovm at 11486 Lighthouse, M.ddlovillo, Michigan, 49333-^61. County of Barry, and more particularly deser a*:c . Lot 24. the Westerly 1/2 d Lot 25 and the South 10 feet of Lot 31. ,0 sa'd L°J 2t Streeters Resort accSU 10 ,he rcC°oC thereof, as recorded m lV2 P,a’S PjT also the South 10 feet d Lot 31. adjacent to tho Westerly 1/2 ol Lot 25 o' *a'd S,r^ Also an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29 of Streeter s Resort, according t0 mo receded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of puts cn Pago J/ Tax ID No 03-16-2i«U)20-00 Commonly known ;r, ? i486 L'^^ 01 REDEMPTION PERIOD 1$ S,X M0NTHS’ MARK SHELDON DEPUTY SHERIFF Dated: 04/20/2011 For more infotmanon n'easc cfl!l 248*723-5073 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. P Attorneys for Plalnr.jf 31440 Northwestern HwV ^*e ri'mM'0?cn„H'"s-MI ■><)»' Filo No. 250978L02 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your prinfinq needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Barry County .Sheriff’s Department employees learned of suspected dnrg activity at a resi­ dence on Lammers Road, in Hope Township. Deputies were told the residents were possibly being investigated by the SouthWest Enforcement Team for drug activity. 'Hie deputy contacted SWET and was informed the residents were known by the team, but there was not an active case involving the tenants. Two deputies and a state tnxjper attempted lo make contact with the ten­ ants. According to the report, the trooper found a pair of burned pliers, known lo be used for dis­ mantling lithium batteries in lhe manufacturing of methamphetamine. Also, many windows were open, despite void weather. Officers made contact with five occupants, ages 17 to 21, and reported a strong chemical odor and smell of burned marijuana upon entering the residence. Officers also reported a mirror with white residue and plastic straw, a possible marijuana pipe, several used hypodermic needles and a spoon with possible drug residue. lhe state trooper found a Irish bag in the kitchen containing a pop bottle with tubing attached. Upon opening a cupboard below' the kitchen sink, a deputy reported burning in his eyes and a strong chemical odor. Two cans of canned fuel and an unknown number of empty cold medicine boxes were found. The occupants admitted to using methamphetamines and being aware meth had been manu­ factured recently. All five occupants said they were not the persons manufacturing metham­ phetamine on the premises. A male subject told the trooper he had a handgun in his bedroom, which the trooper secured. All occupants were removed from the residence, and the building was secured until a search warrant was obtained. After receiving a signed search warrant, a drug dis­ posal company removed all hazardous materials. The trooper faxed a notice of site of illegal drug manufacturing to the Michigan Department of Community Health. The case is open pend­ ing laboratory results. Driver had no time to react Hastings Police responded to a reported personal injury accident at the intersection of West State Street and Cook Road April 15. A vehicle heading west on West State Street, driven by Sarah Hurley, 21. from Hastings woman, turned into the path of an castbound vehicle driven by Daniel Carrigan. 63. from Nashville. Carrigan told officers he had no lime to react before the crash. Mercy Ambulance responded to lhe scene and transported Hurley to Pennock Hospital for treatment. Her condition is unknown. Dad is ‘potted’ before the kids arrived (Listings officers assisted deputies and Child Protective Services agents conducting a child well-being check al a residence on South M-37 During the investigation, officers noticed the smell of marijuana and a haze of smoke within the room. After further investigation, the suspect, a 46-year-old Hastings man, admitted that he had smoked marijuana prior to the kids returning to the residence. Officers placed the man under arrest for possession of marijuana. More than intoxicants being pushed Hastings Police responded to a reported domestic dispute at a residence on East Green Street early April 17. Officers spoke with a 31-year-old Hastings man outside the residence who had been involved in the incident. The man told officers he had been in a dispute with his girlfriend over some personal matters and lost his temper. The 29-year-old girlfriend told officers she was shoved around and pushed to the floor during the argument. The Hastings man was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barr)' County Jail for domestic assault, second offense, and for posses­ sion of marijuana which he tried lo discard when officers approached him. Officers said alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in lhe incident. Lights are on, but nobody’s home 1 L"T--~:- - -X-.r_ nn i~n_i —1 urn------- r 1 Occupants deny being manufacturers Barry County Central Dispatch received a call April I reporting lights on in the lower level of a vacant home on Bivens Road, near Nashville. According to the caller, the house had been vacant and for sale for about a year. Deputies arrived in time to see an unknown subject, wear­ ing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, fleeing from lhe back of the house. Deputies located the suspect, a female, hiding behind a propane lank. The I8-year-old Vermontville resident was handcuffed. A short lime later, deputies reported, a 18-ycar-old male from Nashville came from behind the house with his hands raised. They said the house belong to the father of a friend. When interviewed by deputies, both subjects said there were two other people in the house before they arrived. The two other subjects, 14 and 18 year old. were located in a nearby park­ ing lol and interviewed The owner of the properly was contacted by deputies and did not want to press charges. Trailer gets scrappy A man called deputies April 12 lo report a trailer stolen. The complainant had learned that the missing trailer had ended up at a scrap yard. The man said he wanted the person who had sold the trailer to be held responsible. According to the report, the caller’s son and one of his acquain­ tances had had a disagreement. The acquaintance gave another man $20 to haul the trailer to another house. The man, 22. from Shelbyville, decided to sell lhe trailer for scrap metal and received $150. The complainant’s son knew the Shelbyville man. Deputies said if they could work the matter out, law enforcement would not have to be involved. Deputies received a call from the caller's son. saying lhe Shelbyville man would not settle lhe matter, so they wanted to press charges. 1 he case was turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Middleville teens arrested for marijuana Barry- County deputy noticed the strong smell of burnt marijuana coming from lhe window of a vehicle he had pulled over on South Broadway in Middleville March 29. After a pat down, the driver was asked if there was any marijuana in the vehicle. He said yes and agreed to let the deputy search the vehicle. According to the report, deputies asked the three additional occupants to gel out of the vehicle, one al a time. No contraband or weapons were found on lhe four sub­ jects. Each had told a deputy about marijuana and paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Police Service Dog Gina gave three positive indications for narcotics inside the vehicle. Deputies found two containers with 3.1 grams and 1.3 grams of marijuana, respectively. Two of the sub­ jects, both 17 from Middleville, were arrested for possession of marijuana. The other two sub­ jects were released but were told they could not drive the vehicle under the influence. Account may have helped credit card fraud A man called lhe sheriff's department April 4 to report a fraudulent charge of $362 on his American Express Card. He said representatives from American Express had informed him a musical cymbal was purchased and shipped to Daly City, Calif., March 16. The man told deputies he had never made lhe purchase and did not recognize the California address. He said the American Express card was for a national warehouse retail chain and he had just set up a payment account through a separate payment company. I'he complainant tiled a dispute with American Express, but he said he was denied because the user had the verification code. The ease is open pending further information. Rent is due but truck needs fixing A landlord came to the Sheriff's Department lo make a statement about one of his tenants According to the complainant, the tenant of his Freeport rental property had agreed to pay half the rent. $242. April 18. When the complainant made contact with the tenant that day and ’ask • 1 for lhe payment, lhe 36-year-old Freeport man said the garage d<x>r had come down on his truck causing $400 in damage. 1 he landlord pointed out to the tenant the LP tank to the furnace vv empty and he needed to fill the lank, according the rental agreement Reportedly the tenant became belligerent and walked away to hix truck. In his report, the landlord told the min he mi pay his rent or “we will have to take it to another level (eviction).” According to the landlord the man jumped out of his truck and ran towaid the landlord shouting. “Are sou thrr\» me?” then allegedly pushed the landlord, lhe landlord left the premises and filed a polic Deputies reported that the landlord wants to settle the matter, but would like an otlLr » o the next time he visits. The case is closed. 11 ”,rn Gina finds woman’s purse under bridge Police Service Dog Gina was called in April 14 to help state trooper, with reeoverv < f cle belonging to a suspicious subject. A female was found in the area of Irvin.- .n,r\v ‘IV10' roads near Middleville. She was reportedly highly intoxicated, disiniuehl and L .vtn r P having been in the Fhomapple River. Gina was able to locate the subject\ n..r . "t! frvm cell phone and tote bag, under lhe bridge. I'he woman was Transported to pLS- ii°a treatment. The caw is closed. ’ lor �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 21. 2°" " PsgK 15 The Hasnngs Dannvr ■ f , Public, officials say eight is magic number '» Sandra Ponsitto Cum. . n U’nz» • Xn‘ '’mmissionets. for'he Cityo" 1’T •"”,1repre-enta1i,es for attended a a,,‘ S;inous townships Rcapporu,,,, "ng ot the Barry County •houX Z I?' C‘”’’”’i"ee to ’share fore eomnf ’ dislrius and there-'^i<)u.s7c.s’d:,K,,,’-nwds’b:'s';d faxo/ 'even ' ol 'hre-e in attendance were in “’I"’""' C'rhl b- said d ine - erv t' .v .’‘eeeP'able. No one in .wenof ?ti , 1 ke '".,av'’ruf educing lhe nuinlx-r , ,Oh'^*”’e "ho >poke said 4 ^“e'ron «ould decrease represcnlab n -<nd mcrease the workload of the com­ missioners. Barry County Commissioner ’ Houtman and former commissioner and current State Rep. Mike Cullton, who sent a message through count) resident Jack > iner, said reducing the number of commisl° 'ievcn V,°nld result m approximaie) -.!.-..(XX) to S26,(XX) in savings based on axeragc pay, w hether or not the commission­ er enrolls in a health benefit plan, mileage expenses or other perk. They also said the reduction would not significant!) increase the workload lor commissioners or dilute repre­ sentation. “Our commissioners are already spread thin enough. ’ said Rutland Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne, who noted that reducing lhe number of districts and commissioners could result in additional balloting costs for townships. Speaking on his own behalf. Miner said he was also in favor of retaining eight districts and commissioners, as was former commis­ sioner Keith Ferris. "Maybe seven would work, but to cut more than that would be a disservice to the public.” said Ferris, who added decreasing representa­ tion would have a negative impact on the decision process. “My major concern has to do with the brain power and debate lhat goes into making a decision," he said. "If you cut down lhe num­ ber of people, you have fewer personalitic; debating lhe same issue. When you have like wet thinking people on a commission of this sort, you end up. many times, with decisions that are not the right decisions. 1 think to cut the size would reduce lhe ability to make gcxxi decisions.” He also noted that there are always com­ missioners who do more work than others. “It's just the nature of the beast.” said Ferris. “If you ha\e fewer people doing the work, less work is going to get done, and the decisions won’t lx* as good.’’ A lew, such as County Commissioner Robert Houtman. were in favor of reducing the number to seven. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown said keeping the number at eight would create lhe least disruption in how the county is rep­ resented and run. . ”1 think the representation factor means more than saving a buck or two try ing to get by with less ... and I agree ... in any organiza­ tion 20 percent of the membership is going to do 80 percent of the work," he said. "I think the City of Hastings should also have their own [commissioner). It’s the county seat. It’s isn’t the center of the universe; it is the center of the county, physically, and I think that is important. Jf y*bu went down to seven or five, or whatever, and kept one for the city you would have even less representation across the county ...” Barry’ County Clerk and chair of lhe rcapponionment committee Pam Jarvis later noted that the only way for Hastings lo remain intact as a district with one representative is if the number of districts remains at eight. However, the boundaries ot the remaining districts would still need to be redrawn to meet population guidelines. "I think the City of Hastings should stand alone as it hits for many, many years and have their representative on the board because a city person isn’t really well-versed on the township, and the township is not versed on what the city's needs and wants are.” said Hastings City Council Member Frank Campbell. “I’m really opposed to seven; I want to stay at eight.” County Commissioner Don Nevins said he felt comfortable with eight commissioners, and while seven would work, he said he did Health insurance benefits extend beyond state employees Taxpayers across Michigan will have to foot the bill for health insurance benefits of live-in boyfriends and girlfriends ot slate employees, thanks to the vast majority of Democrats serv­ ing in the House of Representatives. Pay ing for these additional benefits is estimated to cost the state an extra $8 million to $11 million, without factoring in any fraud or abuse. 1 have already overheard stale employees jok­ ing that they have friends who need coverage and they will sign them up. The Civil Service Commission appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granhohn recently approved health insurance benefits for live-in boyfriends or girlfriends of state employees. Any depend­ ents also would be covered. I nfortunately, Gov. Rick Snyder cannot replace members of the Civil Service Commission until their terms run out. Last December. 1 testified against this costly new benefit at a hearing, and the commission postponed making a decision at that time. Since then, the commission ruled to expand health care benefits to live-ins. The Senate and the House can overturn lhe commission’s decision with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. I am proud to report that the Senate achieved a two-thirds vole lo strike down the commission’s ruling. The House, unfortunately, could not produce the necessary two-thirds vote because of the lack of support from Democratic members. Only three Democrat legislators voted with House Republicans to stop this new costly health benefit. Now the Michigan taxpayers will .suffer additional costs in this lime of crisis to pay for “shack-up" benefits. Rest assured that I will continue to oppose this wasteful spending. HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK REQUEST FOR BIDS Historic Charlton Park is accepting bids for flat concrete work. Bids will be received at the Park office until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011. Additional information can be obtained by calling Tom Campbell at (269) 945-3775 or by visiting the park office. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! SPORTS, SOCIAL NEWS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUCH MORE! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. townships arv not generally combined with etties; townships villages and cities generally are not to be divided*, precincts are divided °my lo meet population standards; and there shall Ik- no partisan political advantage in the ^•districting. Jan is said, based on population. Barry County can have as few as five commissioners or as many as 21. Once the committee devises should also have IJie [commissioner!.» s ((he seat. It’s isnt the ce , the universe; it is the c (((1|nk county physica y. entd that is important, it y' ver> to seven or five, or wh and kept one for the cty would have even les representation across a redistricting plan, the plan will be filed with the county clerk’s office. Once it is filed, any registered voter in the county may file a peti­ tion with the Michigan Court of Appeals to determine whether it meets stale guidelines That decision may be appealed to the Michigan Stale Supreme Court. Once finalized, lhe reap­ portionment would go into effect during the next even-year election in 2OJ2. „ y. Jinn Brown, Hastings Charte Township supervisor nm dtink five commissi wouU'* obk to difficult ’y and 1 don’t think you gt! real qualified people if it down 10 > i Sa,d’ 11 ■' went down to Five. onM'11^ People would Ik- able to have time to <I sit on five committees; if you went do ' ,0Jfiv‘11 might be nine or 10 - 1 ,’ ’*,,rkS seven would be close, five would “ tmpoMlb|c “ Both County Commbsmner Dan Parker and County Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg said if the number of commissioners were reduced to less than seven, they would not run for office again because it would take too much time way from the,r -mdies and regu­ ■ ' I larjobs. . Stolsonburg added that reducing the num­ ber to five might mean re-examining the pay scale for commissioners and adjusting it to the amount of hours required to complete the duties of the post. County Board Vice Chair Ben Geiger said that reducing the number of commissioners to five would turn being a commissioner into “a nine-to-five job,” Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick said he was concerned that reducing the number of commissioners would have a negative impact on representation of the electorate. “The relationship* that commissioners have with constituents in their district 1 think is very important.” he said. "1 think eight is a viable number that I "fluid like to slay with ... responsiveness [to constituents) is very important to me.” £ Commissioner Joe’Lyons said he would also like the number Astax at eight. “I don’t even fikc/fco .eight is workable” he said. “Five comrusioners. I could see very’ well how that cculd get stacked. Five commissioners. 1 don’t like the idea ... 1 just don’t think it is fair representation; I see that as the problem w ith five commissioners — it could be slanted one way so bad lhat you're not going to be doing your job lhe way you should." Lyons echoed Ferris and Nevins, saying that reducing the number of commissioners would lead to having fewer qualified people running for office and w ould also have a neg­ ative impact on lhe decision process, which could in turn cost lhe county more money than it would save. “I know eight works; seven would be close; five would be impossible.” Commissioner Don Nevins County Commissioner Howard Gibson agreed that eight districts and commissioners works well for county. Hastings City Council Member Dave Jaspcrse said his problem with the reappor­ tionment process is philosophical. He said a committee of five people should not have the ability to change the representation of the county. He said changes in representation is an issue that should be put before the voters. Jarvis explained that the reapportionment committee is required by statute to complete the process by June 6. If members of the com­ munity felt strongly about that they should determine the numlxrr of districts and com­ missioners in the county by ballot, the process would need lo be started two years prior to the census being completed. Janis has said preliminary numbers from lhe 2010 census indicate that the population of Barry County increased froni 56,756 in 2<XX) to 59,173 in 2010. with the largest growth in population >n ^ing Township which saw a 21.2 percent increase and Thornapple Township which saw a 17.9 per­ cent increase. lhe reapportionment commit tee is com­ prised of Jarvis, Barry flinty Prosecutor lorn Evans, Barrs Count) freasurer Susan VandeCar. Barry Count) ^mocralic Parts Chair Martha Reyf(-Bynasb and Barry Count) Republican Party Chair Jake Jelsma. Janis said that tor the next meeting of the (^apportionment comimttee (date and time to lx* announced later), all f,ve Members of the committee will t>e asked to bring no more than two maps for pfof**^ ’^Apportionment. lhe committee mm’ l,bcy following guidelines regarding^ cd^’neting: Districts must be contiguous* yompact and .square; . M Seventh grade students at Hastings Middle School talk to students tn Santiago, Chile, via the Internet. Hastings students speak in Spanish, and the Chilean students speak in English. school students tev® brief cultural exchange Seventh grade students at Hastings Middle School have had their first experience using new Spanish language skills with native speakers in Santiago, Chile. Using Skype, a web based video-confer­ encing program, and webcams provided by the HMS parent group, students from the two countries were able to see and speak to each other, offering each group of students time to practice their new and developing language skills. “It was a great opportunity to learn about cultural similarities and differences lhat stu­ dents share." said Hastings Spanish teacher Emily Haney. During the students’ first meeting. I IMS students practiced introducing themselves, talking about their likes and dislikes, sports, food and music in Spanish. Students from Santiago shared the same information in English, with time for questions time follow­ ing their introductions. ' “This authentic speaking exchange allowed students to develop confidence while speak­ ing Spanish and helped others realize the opportunities speaking a second language can offer,” said Haney. 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Apnl 2t. 20It - Tlw Hastings Banner Eighth annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival blows into Hastings When the Thomapple Art1' Council Jazz Festival returned to Hastings Thursday, Apnl >4. through Saturday, April 16. it had some new features. including vocal jazz concerts by local high schools and u Frida) evening head- liner concert fea.nring the Boogie. W vc,,Ut Babies, which jazz festival uhait | luJoyc deemed a success. .. •We hud mote bands than ever lx I . Mid. "I'heie uns a positive buzz » all tin. *’,c O,|r addition of vocal jazz w as a (or next year’s jazz festival arc April 12. through Saturday. April 14. Clinician Brain Coyle works with the Lakewood High School Jazz Band during the group’s performance Saturday morning in the community room of Hastings City Bank. (Photo by Helen Mudry). The Hastings High School Steel Drum Band performs during the Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival Friday afternoon. The band was one of five high school steel drum bands to perform during the festival. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto). The Thornapple Kellogg High School Honors Choir, directed by Laura Oprea. per­ forms during the eighth annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto), • • The Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz band performs in the community room of Hastings Public Library. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto). ' ?’s. The Maple Valley High School Choir, directed by Ryan Rosin, performs during the jazz festival Friday afternoon. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto). 1SOWMNG SCORES Tuesday lYios Look Insurance 80.5-47.5; Coleman Agency 74-54; Lu’s Team 66.5-61.5; Lakewood Trio 66.5-61.5; Classic Trio 62-66; CB’s 62-66; learn Turkey 61-67; Twisted Sisters 59-69; Delton Pole 54.5-73.5; Trouble 54-74. Team High Games - Lu’s Team 556; Team Turkey 512; 1 w isted Sisters 504. Team High Series - Coleman Agency 1802; Look Insurance 1497; CB’s 14-17. .Sunday Night Mixed Final Standings Lane Masters 77.5; Man Down 77.5; You’re Up N Sh*t 72; Sandbaggers 69.5; Sunday Snoozers 68; l he Eastersiders 66; Rollin Olins 63.5; 'SSkickers Ac Nametakers 63.5; Whats Up 61.5; Straight Liners 43. Women’s Good Games & Series - K. Becker 196-535; M. Heath 192-534: \1. Olin 150-407; J. Garrett 141-374; M. Daniels 199; 8 James 191. Men’s Good Games & Scries - Tyl. Heath 213-607; Tn). Heath 214-603; S. Olin 238­ 577; B. Allen 190-523; M. Bassett 159-424; M. Strong 147-101: B. Shafer 213; B. Rentz 211; M. Eaton 202: B Kelley 157; D. Garrett 150. The Lakewood High School Jazz Choir performs under the direction of Vallory Bunday. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto). •. ’q ... . The Hastings High School Varsity Singers, directed by Patti luJoye, perform at Hastings First Un i i Mhtxdist Church. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto). * 1 od N * Frida) Night Mixed Final Standings Strike Kings 72; B C. Hillbillies 70; Matt’s Bunch 68.5; Heads Out 66; Spare Time 65.5; 9 N- Wiggle 62; Spencer ’s lowing Ac l ire 61; Shut Up N Bowl 60; Dnm Schitz 58; All But One 57.5; Ten Pins 54.5. Women’s Good Gnmcs & Series - M. Daniels 243 606; M Mathis 191-541; J Madden 206-540; A. Hall 201-509: T Phenix 188-505; S. Suntken 158-128; D lalcott 120­ 337; K. Becker 190; I). James 10; B. Breitner 160; M Sears 158 Men’s Good (Limes & Series • R. Guild 258 659; By Madden 234 597; Jy Barnum 220 586: R. Mathis 220-585; R Sutherland 203-56?, K. Armstrong 203-550: J. Barnum 200-548; I Ramey 191 520; R. Suntken 170­ 480; B. Madden 190; B l ay lor 250. Mixen-ltes I'iiinl Standing: Dewey’s /Xuto Body 84­ 44; Kent Oil 80 5-47 5; X B I 74.5-53.5. Dean’s Dolls 73.5-54.5; Nashville Chiropractic 73-55; Good Friends 67.5-60.5; James Process Service 51-77. Good Games & Series: S. Dunham 182­ 459; D. Anders 176-436; L. Elliston 199: N. Bechtel 156; G. Meancy 165-461; M. Rodgers 180-482; D. Snyder 180; 1. Christopher 189; C. Hurless 160; B. Hathaway 182-465; N. Goggins 156; T. Redman 153; S. Merrill 186. Wednesday PM Standing*: Eye & ENT 82-42; Hair Care 72-52: lhe River 70.5-53.5; Four Pals 68-56; Mills Landing 63.5-60.5. Good games & series: J. Petfengill 129; P. Freeman 171; Y Cheeseman 188-513: D. Huver 176-488; G. Scobey 190-458; B. Norris 139; A. Nicholson 143-400; S. Beebe 186; K. Moore 132-359. N. Boniface 191­ 509; D. Seeber 213-543. Thursday Angels Final Standing*: Miller Farm Repair 83.5, Moore’s Apts 78.5, Cathy's Cut & Curl 75^ Riverfront Fin. Ser. 74. Varneys Const. 72.5. Hastings City Bank 66.5. learn 11 61. Hastings Bow l (>0.5, Rock-N Bow lers 57.5* High Games & Series: C. Kuhlman 182 M. Gdula 218. M. Chase 172. R Cheeseman 141. D. Bartimus 190. A. Bartimus 192. T Thomas 159. J. Grant 136. C Hooper 14 L M. Holst 129. J. Moore 181. C. Nichols ISl, L. Apsey 188. D. Curtis 176. S. Day 132 C Hurless 158, Cathy Shcllenbargcr 161. J Moore picked up the 4-7-10 split* GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �g Lakewood has a field dayin topping Lion teams The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 21. 2011 - Page 17 A 33-12 scoring edge in the field events Powered the Ukewood varsity boys’ track and field team to a 75-62 victory at Maple Valley Thursday. The win improves’ the Viking boys’ record to 4-0 overall on the season. Likewood's ladies also tnovod to 44) with an 80-56 win over lhe Lions, and also had a solid edge in the field events. I^ikewood’s boys won four of lhe five field events, and sw'cpt the discus. Cody Lindemulder led the way in the discus with a mark of 149 feet 8 5 inches, and also won the high jump by clearing 5-10. Behind Lindemulder in the discus, Nathan Bry ans was second with a mark of 137-6 and Wes Cramer placed third at 131-3. Bryans had a big day in the field, also winning the long jump at 17-1) and placing third in the high jump by clearing 5-6. Darren Eaton won the pole vault for the Vikings by clearing 11-0, and teammate Cody Collins w as second at 10-6. Maple Valley’s lone win in lhe field came in the shot put. where Dakota Gross Unleashed a throw of 46-4.5, .which beat Cramer's top throw of 45-2. 'The Lion boys outscored the Vikings 50-42 on the track. The Vikings did manage a split of the relay points, with the team of Adam Senters. Ticker Scesc, Spencer Palmer and Traviss Wilkerson winning the 32(X)-mctcr relay in 9 minutes*! 8.2) seconds and (he team of Cody Collins. Micah Weatherw ax, Cramer and Eaton winning the 400-meter relay in 47.20. Scese also won the 3200-mctcr run in 10:48.96 and the 1600-mcter run in 4:59.86. Palmer won the 800-meler run for the Vikings in 2:21.81. The only event where the Lion boys fin­ ished 1-2 was the 300-mclcr hurdles, with Josh Burd hitting the finish line first in 43.29 and Ryan Nisse coming in second at 44.80. Burd also w on the 110-metcr high hurdles for lhe Lions in 16.03. . .. ind»vlth‘*‘. CVc*‘R Garrett Reid won th'«< (jking Ok-100. „,e .rack for ,n 23 <W ‘nd the mcIer dash iu Il-25.,W.. . 400 in 53.20W R‘'bblC. t,\, u°n Butd. Reid. N,ss‘ s7 a»‘l1h'ant <>f the KOO-meter relay m Britdy HalliwiH Austin Tobias., Jake 1 • ^ing the 1MX). arld otto Von.^«'du*r meter relay m d.06- • jr), split tt,e j. The Viking and -• “ • „( won thrcc ,,r events on the track > lbe ()f the lour relays thoun nc. Ura |xc Maddic King. « inning lhe 3200Burens and Kelly _Hyn i(icU,„»ol \h.L1.,n meter relay in 1-JJ-- ■ 1(,|d. and Lindsey Mycah RidderL S00 me'7 ’el.,, J, Tooker winning inc n0|ds. Cassidv 1:5 7.98. and tak.ng lbe -ux) Curtis and losaHergenradc ^‘eLea Lakc third at 13 10. In the field the Jessica Rushford and Hanna Kyle led the Lion girls* team on the track, with Rushford winning the 800 in 2:45.23. the 1600 in 5:54.64 and the 3200 in 13:07.44. Kyle took both hurdle events, winning the IO()-me(er hurdles in 16.51 and the 300-meter low hur­ dles in 51.21. h, Jn"S a M’ "ann;,h DeJong take the , jump at 4-8 and Sarah Jemison the dis‘•us wath a mark of 10640 ,rIdvr W<’n ’’ Pair of events for the Vikings 4m • 1^’ ,akin*: ,he 200 in 28 36 and thc *n • )7.12. reanimate Alexis Kostcn won »nc other sprint, the KXLmeler dash, in 13.14. Couple homers help Vikings to pair of wins at Charlotte J. meter relay m 55.34. Hcrgcnrader aho sweep of lhe long jump^ 14-9.25. McUan was seu>> Vikinss (( foe event u M I3q() . .mu Trojan girls’ soccer drops 3-0 games to Hamilton and GRCC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans didn’t have the depth to hang with the Hawkeyes, a night after chasing lhe Cougars around the field. Hamilton scored a 3-0 non-conference vic­ tory over Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team Thursday. The Trojans had opened lheir O-K Gold Conference slate with a 3-0 loss to Grand Rapids Catholic Central at home on Wednesday. Despite the two losses. Thomapple Kellogg’s new varsity girls’ coach Joel Strickland was pleased with his girls’ effort. He said both the Hawkeyes and lhe Cougars mercied the Trojan girls a season ago. ’’Not lhat I want to lose, bui the Catholic and Hamilton’s coaches said to me, I don’t know what you’re doing but these girls look a lot better,” Strickland said. Alyssa Wecsie, the Trojans’ senior goalie, made ten saves in the loss to the Hawkeyes. She made saves on penalty kicks in both of the two losses. “.She’s been playing really well.” said Strickland. . TVeesie had lots of wvrk lo do Wednesday. The Cougars outshot the Trojans 12-0 in the first half of their league opener. Alex Heffron finished with two goals for lhe Cougars, and Kelly Wilson tallied the other one, with all three being scored in lhat first half of play. Strickland was happy to have his team even up the shots on goal in the second half, as both teams finished the second 40 minutes with five. “We played a really good second half, and had some good chances to score,” he said. He’s been very pleased by the play of soph­ omore defender Demi Scott, as well as the effort of Holly Tripp and Kelli Graham so far. TK is now 1-2 on the season. The Trojans were scheduled to return to league play last night at South Christian. Lakewood’s Bethany Tingley takes a cut at a pitch during the Vikings' two-game sweep of Charlotte on the road Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lakewood varsity softball team improved to 4-0 by scoring X-4 and 7-1 victo­ ries al Charlotte Thursday in non-conference action. The Vikings had 26 hits combined in the two games. Among the 11 hits in game two were lhe first career home runs for Cori Curtis "and Britrany Wallace. Curtis and Wallace' both had two hits in the win. with Wallace fin­ ishing the contest with four RBIs. The Vikings also had Beth Tingley got 2 for 3 w ith an RBI. and Danica Desgrangcs Young Trojan doubles teams edged by Kenowa Hills girls Thornapple Kellogg’s Holly Tripp (2) chases after Catholic Central's Libby Maddox in the midfield Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons score 32 runs at Godwin The Saxon varsity softball team is showing no mercy this spring. Hastings improved to 4-0 on the season by scorinc two more lopsided wins in non-con­ ference action Thursday, lopping Godwin Heights 21-1 and 11 -0 in Wyoming. The Saxons scored five runs in the first inning of the first game against the Wolverines. Katie DeVries led off with a triple and came home on a single by Tara Harding. Walks to Morgan Stowe, ShelbyRoush and Heather Gdula forced in another run, then Lexi Clow- cleared die bases with a three-run double. blast a double in gamc’lwo. Brooke Wieland pitched the Vikings to victory in lhe second game. Briltcny Hilley was the winning pitcher in game one, a game in which Wieland and Lexi Spetoskey both had three hits, including a double. Spetoskey had three RBIs in the opener. Walliice added a 2 for 3 performance at lhe plate with an RBI in game one. Lakewood is scheduled to be at Grand Ledge Saturday. Harding, who drove in the first run of the game, would finish with four hits and five RBIs. She had an RBI triple in the third inning, as pan of a four-run Saxon rally. She also pitched the Saxons to the five-inning vic­ tory, striking out ten. Clow and Erika Rozelle had six RBIs each in lhe first game. Rozellc had an RBI in the second inning, plating the Saxons’only run of that inning. Roush had a two-run single dur­ ing the Saxons’ third inning performance. Hastings added three more runs in the fourth inning, then added eight runs in the fifth on a series ol walks along with base hits from Harding, Rozellc. Clow, Stowe and Roush. Laken Meade pitched a one-hit shutout for the Saxons in lhe second game, earning her second win of the year. She struck out live and did not walk a batter. Harding led the offensive attack again, going 3 for 3 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Stowe had a triple and four RBIs in the game. DeVries, Roush and Rozellc also had hits. , 1 he Saxons’ conference games against Caledonia were rained out on Tuesday and arc rescheduled for Thursday in Hastings. 6-3,6-3. ' by Brett Bremer Trojan head coach I .any Seger said that this Sports Editor It might lake until Easter for some or was the first action together for all those dou­ Memorial Day for others, but the Trojans will bles pairs, and lhat the group of mostly fresh­ men and is still learning the game. gel it at some point. “We had the shots to win lhe matches in the “ Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ tennis doubles, ” Seger said. “All four of them learn fell 6-2 in a non-conference dual at At some point the shots which the Knights Kenowa Hills Thursday. The Trojans got their two wins at the top were able to return from the Trojan net play­ two singles flights, with Emmy Beckering ers will start hitting angles or tire feet of their scoring a 6-3. 6-4 victory at first singles and opponents at the net. “We’ll learn with time. These .ire good kids. Kendall Goosen w inning 7-5. 3-6. 6-3 al sec­ They’re working hard.” Seger said. ’’They ond singles. Those two juniors hold much ol the trojan really want to leant, and they will.” Exon Beckering and Goosen arc still learn­ team’s varsity experience this season, and ing, but the Trojan coach was very happy with most of the rest belongs to the first doubles duo of Casey Warren and Shannon Hamilton their efforts. “(Beckering) played a strong hitter, a for­ which fell 6-2.7-5 against the Knights That first doubles defeat was one ot four eign-exchange student from Germany,” Seger close doubles matches lhe Trojans dropped at said. ”l thought she really gave it her best effort She really got to some shots lhat I did­ Kenowa Hills. . , The team of Taylor Rabbal and Cla“dia n’t think she was going to get to.” “A lot of hustle and a lol of determination Dykstra fell 2-6. 6-1 6-4 al second doubles. I niri McKeown and Carly Noah were won her that match.” “R was the same thing with Kendal. A lot of downed 7-6(3). 2-6. 6-2 at third doubles. In die fourth doubles match, the.Trojan teain o hustle and determination. They had a lot of Michaela Blain and Whitney McCullough led will to win.” ------- hyaa sign-ups TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY SIGNUP FEES! Sign ups will be held on Sunday May 1st at State Grounds Coffee House y from 2:00 - 5:00pm Parchment baseball stops Lion win streak by Jon Gambet Parchment ran its record to 8-0 and Maple Valley was handed its first losses of the sea­ son Thursday when the Panthers took a doublchcader from the Lions winning game one 3-0 and the nightcap 12-J. Ben Root went the distance in the opener, giving up only two singles, both by freshman Austin Gonscr Root struck out 12 and walked only one. Root w as matched almost pitch for pitch by Maple Valley’s Coty Franklin, who gave up only three hits and one earned run. Franklin struck out 11 and walked three. Parchment got all the runs Root would need in the first inning when Brady ViffiderWheele started the game by reaching first base on an error Root helped his own cause with a double and both scored on a sin­ gle by Jay Topp. Parchment scored its third and final run in the third inning on a pair of walks, an error and a sacrifice fly. In the second game. Parchment found its oflensc, scoring three times in the first inning, five times in the second and four in the third 1 he game was ended alter live innings by the mercy role. Freshman Brett Blacken started for Parchment and threw the first three and a third innings, giving up the only hit ol the game for Maple Valley He also allowed the only run, unearned, while striking out loin and not walking a batter. Adrvan Cole pitched a perfect two thirds of an inning and Brady VanderWhcc|e ol|t lhe side in the fifth. . The only run of the (“r Maple Valley came in the fourth when Fninklin singled, stole second and scored *>n a throwing error Jared Bradley led the oltense lor Parchment with two single* and foui run> batled in. Topp was three lor tour ||le plate, coring three times and driving ln a pair. Trent DeHaan and llaitlec Luc.*' e;,ch drove in a P«‘ir of runs and Bo BritiPn added one RBI. Maple Valley will host Kalamazoo Christian Thursday for Pa’r of KVA con tests. . . I’he Lions rue 4-2 on.th* scas‘>n and 0-2 in die KV,\. Stalo Grounds w:!i de generously donating proceeds from >co cream sales Uns day to go towards HYAA's financial scholarship program. K - 2nd grade Flag Football cost is $40 until May 3i: alter June the cost is $50. No signups accepted tn July 3rd - 8th grade Football and Cheerleading cost is $60 until May 31. starting June 1st lhe cost will bo $75; and late registrations in July will bo $85 No signups will be accepted in August It you havo any questions, for toutba'! contact Val Slaughter (269)420-1406 or valslaughterisiyahoo.com For cheerloading questions pioaso contact Connie Williams (269)953-0505 Pioaso visit cur wobsito at Www.h^aafoolbaJL.cpm. • ■/- - - . tor other information and updates! • ‘Scholarships will be given to families meeting tho qualifications and providing tho proper paperwork. * �Page 10 - Thursday. Apr.' ?1. 2011 - The Hastmgv Banner — HHS boys have couple of the best times at relays Hastings’ Brad Gagnon tries to clear the bar at 12 feet 6 inches in the pole vault dur­ ing the Hastings Relays Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) -CZ3 The Saxons'Alex Randall sails through the air in the long jump Saturday during the Hastings Relays. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxon girls had three runner-up finish­ relay in 3:48.9 to close out the evening on the es. including the one in the Saxon Relay. track at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Morgan and Eaton teamed with Rachel The Saxons picked up two wins in the field, Quillon and Nikki Redman lo place second in with Jacob Comer clearing 12-0 in the pole the shuttle hurdle relay with a time of 1:10.88. vault and McKcough winning the long jump Elton and Redman teamed up with Melany at 18-11. Catholic Central’s Michael Prins won three Trie Saxons' Brittany Morgan flies over a hurdle during shultle hurd,e re,ay Schwab and I ay lor Carter to place second in the 800-meter medley relay with a time of individual events, taking the high jump at 5-8 Saturday at the Hastings Relays. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 2:03.85. and winning the 110-mcter hurdles in 16.0 A pair of victories helped the Hastings* var­ Gabby Eaton nI1d Brittany Morgan in lhe Hastings’ girls added third-place finishes in and the 300-metcr hurdles in 42.4. His team­ sity boys’ track and field team to a fourth Saxon Relay for a lime of 49.45. . lhe 6400-meter relay and the 3200-meter mate Brad Perschbacher won the 1600-meter Union City won lhe Saxon Relay, and the relay. place finish at Saturday ’s annual Hastings run in 4:56.5 and the 3200-meter run in Union City boys were second in the overall Both Saxon teams opened lhe O-K Gold Relays. 11:23.3. Another two-time winner for the Both Brad Gagnon and Joey Siska cleared standings with 64 points, followed by ■ Conference Thursday, with the boys’ scoring Cougars was Matt Ry sdyk. who won lhe dis­ 12 feel 6 inches in the pole vault lo give the Grandville 60. Hastings 58, Grand Ixdge 47. a 68.66 to 68.33 victory over Grand Rapids cus with a mark of 106-6 and the shot put at Saxons the win in that event, with a total Sl. Joseph 44. Lansing Waverly 40. Charlotte Catholic Central. The Cougar girls lopped 41-8. height of 254). Hastings also had the team of 26, Eaton Rapids 13 ad Wyoming Park 2. Hastings 77-59. Morgan had three individual wins for the Hastings boys’ scored in every event, Chad Reedy, Alex Randall. Tom Davis and The Saxon boys won with their depth. The Saxon girls, taking the high jump at 5-0. the Josh Coenen race lo victory in the -100-meter except the three longest distance races and lhe Cougars actually won ten of lhe 17 events, but long jump at 15-2.5 and winning the 100relay w ith a time of 44.52 seconds, a half sec­ two throws. The Saxons were third in lhe the Saxons were able to rack up second and meter hurdles in 18.0. Taylor Simpson won ond belter than the runner-up team from shuttle hurdle relay and lhe 800-melcr relay. third-place points. lhe discus for the Saxons at 73-4. Eaton won Grand Ledge took the girls’ championship Three Rivers. Hastings had its best finishes in the sprints, the 200 in 29.0. Tlie Three Rivers foursome of Kevonte with 88 points, followed by Greenville 70. with Coenen winning lhe 100-meter dash in The Saxon girls also added wins in the Eaton Rapids 54. St. Joseph 48. Hastings 42, Wilder, Corry Brown. John Mrosewske and 11.5 and Randall the 200 in 24.3. The Saxons 3200-meter relay (11:05.9) and the 1600Jamal Hunt nipped the Saxons in the 800 Erasing Waverly 35, Union City 35. Charlotte also won the 400-meter relay in 45.7, the 800meter relay.(4:33.1). medley relay though, finishing in 1 minute 23. Three Rivers 21 and Wyoming Park 11 meler relay in 1:37.8 and the 1600-meter 40.1 seconds, and the Wildcats would go on to win the day's team championship with a total of 75 points. The Hastings team of Tom Davis, Coenen. Randall and Ben Kolonowski was second in lhe 800-mcdley relay with a time of 1:40.50. Thai was one of three wins for the Three Only four teams at Thursday’s Delton Risers, boys on the day. as the Wildcats also Kellogg Invitational finished with five golfers had lhe team of Mark Graham. Theeron Kiser. in double-figures at Thursday’s , 18-hole Bobby Joseph and Hunt win the shuttle hurdle Delton Kellogg Invitational at Mullenhursf relay in 1:05.62 and the team of Austin Shirk . and Mrosewske win the high jump relay with Golf Course Hastings’varsity Vy*’ golf team took the a total height cleared of 11-2 The Saxons were also second to the day’s championship^-'di a score of 333. and a tno of Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals Wildcats in the high jump, as the team of Sean took the next three spots. Pennfield was sec­ McKcough and Maxwell Clark cleared 10-11 ond with a 347. followed by Delton Kellogg total. 353. then the Lions with a 354. Hastings’ boys had a third runner-up finish, The Saxons were led by Brian Baum’s 78, with Davis and Coenen teaming up with which put him in a lie for third-place individ­ ually with Delton Kellogg’s Mitchell Wandell Maple Valley’s Caleb Walker fired the day’s second-best round, a 75. Olivet’s Keagan Carpenter was the only one to go lower, shooting a 74. Behind Baum for the Saxons, John Kalmmk placed eighth with an 82, and Danny Buehler added an 86 and Dylan Thurman an 87. Hastings varsity boys' golf team members John Kalmink, (from left) Taylor Klotz, to Micah Huvcr loaded the bases, and Tyler Carpenter’s Eagles were fifth in the team Danny Buehler, Brian Baum, Dylan Thurman, Cody Davis and .coach Bruce Krueger DeWitt drove in two runs with a single. standings with a 357, followed by Quincy get together to celebrate their championship at Thursday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational. DeWitt would score on a single by Keith 358. Parchment 364, Howardsville Christian Garber to end the scoring in the inning for the Forest Hills Eastern’s Scott Johnson turned male Griff Billups added a 42. South 368 and Marcellus 372. Saxons. Maple Valley also got an 88 from Ian in the day’s low round, a 39. and his team- Christian was led by Ben Cook’s 40. Eastern though responded with four runs in Cogswell, a 95 from Nathan Egbert and a 96 lhe fourth and then four more in the top of the from Clint Franklin. fifth to finish off lhe Saxons. Hastings and Quincy were the only two Kendall, Kolanowski and DeWitt had two teams with two individual ’n l^c toP l<fnhits each for the Saxons. Kevin Maurer. Quincy had Taylor Pawloski place fifth with Garber and Auer had one each. an 80 and Mike Evon tie for sixth with an 81. Huvcr started and took the loss, and was Pennfield didn’t-ha>c an individual in the relieved by Keith Garber. top ten. but earned its runner-up team finish lite Saxons are scheduled to make-up with a pair of- 86s fmm Jacob Emmons and their O-K Gold Conference doublehcader Garrett Day, and 87 from Anthony Maddux The Thomapple Kellogg varsity baseball save by striking out the only three batters he with Caledonia in Hastings this afternoon, and an 88 from Levi Handin. team finished off a sweep of its athree-game faced. then will head to Caledonia Friday for a sin­ Behind Wandell for Delton Kellogg. Zack conference set against South Christian by In between those contests with the Sailors, gle game. Simon scored an 89, Adam Farah a 92 and scoring a 4-2 win over lhe Sailors in the Trojans dropped a 9-4 contest at home Middleville Thursday. Connor Worm a 94 against East Grand Rapids Wednesday. Maple Valley added Walker’s score to an Spencer Nault. Dylan VanPutten and Austin Lajcack took the loss for I K, giving 88 from Ian Cogswell. « 95 from Nnlhan Patrick Boboils all had RBIs for the Trojans up six runs on seven hits in three innings. Egbert and a 96 from C,inl ,rank,in‘ .. . in the 4-2 win Thursday in Middleville. VanPutten struck out three and walked one in Hastings followed UP,hat d,a,nP«onsh,P b> WEDNESDAY^ APRIL 27 Senior Andrew Wingeier earned the win on fourth innings of relief. (Wt 3 45 PT Vaity placing third at (he f irst O-K Gokl Conference the mound, striking out three and walking TK was lead offensively by Kareher with CJifHLvsfgypIVa ’ e y 3 45 p-i Roys /I Go! A jamboree of the season. Prida>’ al Broadnloor three in six innings of work. The Sailors did 4GO fT Grti Socotr GR C:th>2 Central two hits. Bobolts scored two runs, while farv 4 00 pt. G .'** jl S.Ori$toflHS H in Caledonia. , • load the bases in the seventh against Robby Enslen singled and reached base ihree 4.00 pt Grts Vypt; S. Chrttar. IS Forest Hills Eastern ?on lhe day’s thampiA Wingeier. but Bobolts came on to cam the times. 415^ fcjt fresh. BaseOrt GR C3lh.Centa(DH) H onship with a team ,,f.I7“1 177’^^ tastings g@i wins iK taxational The Saxons'Trista Straube rounds the corner during the 6400-meter relay Saturday at the Hastings Relays. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FHE scores its third lopsided victory over Saxon basebail Forest Hills Eastern completed ils threegame sweep of Hastings in O-K Gold Conference action, winning 15-5 Thursday afternoon in Hastings. The same problems that plagued the Saxons in their season opening double-head­ er al Eastern, again led to their downfall in the concluding game of the series. Tlie Hawks build a 74) lead in the first three innings, scoring one in the second and six times in the third. Hastings did pul together its best offensive inning ol the season in lhe bottom of the third, scoring five limes to close the gap to 7-5. 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Adam> had two hits in game two, including a home run Stevie Pennepacker earned lhe win in game two, striking out three l he Saxons opened their season with 21 4 and 21-I wins oxer Forest Hills Eastern. Pcnnepackcr pitched the Saxons to each of the two wins, and had two hits in the opener. Phillip.'. Adams, Mackenzie Keller-Bennett, /Me.xis Dawe, Cindy Tebo. Price and Hayes had a hit in the opener. Phillips and Abby Prill had two hits in game two. while Adams IVnnepacker and lebo had one each. JV Boys’ Golf I’he Saxon junior varsity boys’ golf team returned from spring break to score O-K Gold Conference wins over Wayland and Forest Hills l-astcni. The Saxons defeated the Hawks 192 to 197 at Egypt Valley. Logan Barrett led the Saxons with a 46 and Chris Fcldpausch added a 48. Hastings won its dual with Wayland 191 223 at Hastings Country Club. Aaron Williams led the Saxons with a 45 and Barrett added a 47. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 21. 2011 — Page 19 Pair of Saxons net hat-tricks m win over Vikings by Brett Bremer j Sports Editor Htihi2n^Cr l*cldpausch and Morganne Va . ^orcd three goals each ns Hastings girls’ soccer (cam topped visiting u’Kv‘Uood 8-0 Thursday. lie Saxons led just 4-0 after 72 minutes of P‘ty. but scored four more times in the final '■‘’chi minutes to end the game 31.9 seconds ’^tore its scheduled conclusion. Dani - 'credith assisted on all four of the final ^axon goals, including a pair of comer kicks that were knocked home by Hubbell. “Morganne is playing very strong in lhe middle and distributing the ball very well. That’s a plus for us. and Jennie is strong on the outside,” said Saxon head coach Sarah Smith. Hastings didn’t only end the game .strong, it started strong. Megan Denny scored off an assist Irom teammate Taylor Carpenter 24 seconds into the contest. Carpenter then added a goal of her on about eight minutes later. Feldpausch scored her first goal, and the final goal of the first half, midway through the penod. The Saxons then came out strong to start the second half too, getting a goal four min­ utes in from Feldpausch. “I’m very happy with the way wc moved the ball around the field.” said Smith. “That’s what we’ve been focusing on lhe past three days, is movement cf the ball." “We were almost doing too much passing. Wc weren’t getting solid shots off. Their goal- waS replaced by .Shannon Vikings* . |6 saves, and Stanton Vikings thcn Bridget. Bridget had three. rimentine right now. changing -We’re cx|K-nn coach palJ| people .woundbuneh of IH.op|c hurt Gonzales. . c n bench hurt, one girl Them are two g hurt fighl off t|K. getover here.. > L R(, sotne swjtches. I m not go, SO we ha pin just saying w e rc trying to make don’t Rn0W what a very young We d()|f । kn0w who our ‘ We’re trying to figure that thv t'rn,:ind basically just about every-body in IT • CrC,1Ce ’ e Saxons are scheduled to continue league play at home against Caledonia Monday, and then visit Grand Catholic Central Wednesday. Rapids oUJVI inns may have found some help lor niC.V nSenior Chclsic Doran. 'heirdefc"'^! .c on defers, winch M**' ,(avcd 4-0 for quite a while. ,n , nut then some goals got scored. | Light hire found something there. 1 m not sure. Conzales was also happy with the defcn. ■ fforts of Roxanne Powelson and fsnbei X ian: doubling up at the stop,* |XThe Saxons arc now 4-1-1 on the season. The Saxons' Haley Wagner settles a bouncing ball in the offensive end of the field against Lakewood Thursday after­ noon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) keeper, the keeper who went in when their first keeper got hurt, did a very gixx! job.’’ Alexa Stanton started in net for lhe toons' Monday night contest uilh Jenison was postponed. They were scheduled to open lhe OK Gold Conference season last night at Forest Hills totem.. “We’rv ready to gel rolling on it. Smith said of the league schedule. "Not sure that I’m happy about starting with Forest Hills Pastern, but what do you do. Wc II sec. If they play and move the ball the way we moved it tonight and they can put lhe ball in the back of the net quicker it should lie a pretty good game against Jenison and Forest Hills The Saxons’ Emily Macqueen (left) is trailed by Lakewood's Dulecia Vela as she races towards the net with the ball during the second half Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK track teams win at Wayland The Thomapple Kellogg girls won their third league dual in three tries Thursday, and a the Trojan boys improved lo 2-1. as both teams topped host Wayland in O-K Gold Conference action. Die TK boys lopped Wayland 84-53. while (he TK girls look a 117-20 win over lhe Wildcats. Hana Hunt and Allyson Winchester won every individual race on the track for the Trojan girls between the two of them, while their teammate Raymond won both hurdles. Hunt took the 100-meter dash in 13.6) sec­ onds. the 200 in 2S.36and lhe400 in 1 minute 5 seconds. Winchester won the 800 in 2:34, the 1600 in 5:31 and lhe 3200 in 12:38. Raymond won lhe J00-meter hurdles in 18.43 and lhe 300-meter hurdles in 55.07. TK’s girls won lhe 3200-meter relay in 11:07, the 1600-meter relay in 4:37.64 and the 400-meter relay in 55.99. In the field, Erin Ellinger won the discus with a throw of 107 feet 5.5 inches and the shot put with a mark of 32-3, Brittany London took the pole vault by clearing 9-6, and Hum won the high jump by getting over the bar at 5-0. Tre Mahon won both throws in lhe Trojan boys’ win over lhe Wildcats, taking the discus at 137-1 and lhe shot put at 42-3.5. TK also had Matt Raymond win the pole vault at 12-6 and Tanin Eckhofi win lhe long jump at 18­ 8.5. EckhofT also won the 300-meter hurdles in 43.67. Dustin Brummel had another great day in lhe distance races, taking lhe 800 in 2:10.84, the 1600 in 6:05.12 and the 3200 in 11:09. TK teams also won the 3200-meler relay in 9:08, the 800-metcr relay in 1:38, and lhe 400-mcter relay in 46.86. . Falcons top DK in Panthers’ KVA opener Lakewood’s Luke Richmond dives safely back to the bag at first during Thursday’s doubleheader at Charlotte High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood baseball splits first pair of double headers Darkness brought an early end to the sec­ ond game of each of the first two double headers for the Lakewood varsity baseball team last week. Hie Vikings earned a spilt in each of those two outings, at Ionia Tuesday and at Charlotte Thursday. Things looked a little dark al the end of game two Thursday against the Orioles. Keagan Moore relieved starter Travis Shattuck with runners on second and third with one out in the bottom of the sixth and lhe Vikings clinging lo a 9-6 lead. Moon: walked lhe first batter he faced, but then got a ground ball to the left side which the Viking infield turned into a 6-4-3 double play which ended lhe inning and lhe game. The Orioles had won game one 10-0 thanks to a solid pitching performance from Bret Thomas. Lakewood managed seven hits in lhe five-inning contest, but couldn’t bring a single one of those baserunners around to The Orioles only had five hits in their win. but were helped by nine walks from Lakewood starling pitcher Spencer Schuiling in his four innings of work. Zach Innes and Paul Salazar powered the Viking offense to the vv in in game two. Innes was 2 for 4, and Salazar 2 for 2 with a pair of walks as well Salazar had an RBI, and Shattuck and Brendon Stahl drove in runs for the Vikings as well. Sophomore Alex Potter added a 2 for 4 perforjnance in the second game as well. Shattuck earned the win, striking out three and walking iwo in five and one third innings of work. "We’ve got a lot of work to do. We’re try­ ing to see who’s who and where they’re going to be," said Viking head coach Keith Carpenter. "We’ve just got to plow through this early part of the season." The Vikings won their opener with Ionia 5­ 1, then fell 9-6 in the nightcap. score. DK boys dominate on track as they win Olivet’s Lions Relays Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ track and field team won seven of the ten events on the track, and finished in a tie atop the standings with Fowler al Friday’s Olivet Lions Relays. Both Delton and Fowler finished the day with 89 points. Olivet was third with 53, fol­ lowed by Coldwater 42 and Potterville 40. Fowler won six events on the day, indud ing three held events. The Delton Kellogg team of Phoenix Pease, Tyler Dempsey, Connor Wolschlcger and Tyler Bourdo bested the runner-up Fowler team by seven seconds in the day’s final event, the I UM) meter relay to secure the first-place finish. The Panther team finished in 3 rnmutes 35.90 seconds. Delton won all four of the traditional reluvs T heUramol Ryan Hocberling, Connor Wofschleeer. Pease and Adam May won the 4(H)-meter relay in 46.90 seconds. Raymond Vtckery, Dempsey. Ryan Watson and Bounlo won the 3200 meter relay in 8 47 \5 Hoeberling. Bourdo, May Ulld pease uon7he 800-meter relay in 1:35.10. The other three Ddton Kellogg wins were by the .shuttle hurdle relay team of Noah Daniels, Scott. Bassett and Brandon Robbins in 1:08.30. the sprint medley team of Pease Hocbcrlmg. May and Bourdo in 1:41.70, and the Olivet Special relay team of Kale.. T revor Curtice and Dempsey in 1:51,90. Ddton has runner up finishes in the fro.sh 4(X) relay, the distance medley, the high jump relay and lhe long jump relay Tuesday's KVA dual with Kalamazoo Christian was postponed. Delton returns to action today at the Otsego Relays, then will host Galesburg-Augusta for ,» KV/\ dual Tuesday. Constantine lumed. It hits and seven Delton Kellogg errors into a 16-6 victory Friday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. A clutch two-out, two-run single by Blake Piper in the (op of (he first inning set the lone for the game for the Constantine varsity base­ ball team. The Falcons scored three runs in the first half of the first inning. Tlie Falcons tacked on one run in the third and four more in the fourth before lhe Panthers struck back with four runs in the bot­ tom of lhe fourth inning. "Constantine’s robust hitting and aggres­ sion in the first inning put us on our heels early, and by lhe time we regained our com­ posure we found ourselves in an 8-0 hole,’’ said Delton Kellogg bead coach Bill Humphrey. Piper and Jake Bower had three hits and three RBIs each for Constantine, while Nick Jones had a pair of doubles and two RBIs. Tyler Goldsmith and Ron Fancher com­ bined lo strike out ten Panther hitters from the mound for Constantine while giving up only DK wins Otsego Invite, allowing just one goal Despite suffering its first defeat of the sea­ son, Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team was good enough to win Saturday’s four-team Otsego Invitational. The Panthers stared die day with a 1 -0 vic­ tory over Hopkins and a 2-0 win over Orchard Vievy. Otsego edged Delton 1-0 in the final game of lhe day for the DK girls. Brianna Russell scored the lone goal in lhe Panthers’ win over the Hopkins Vikings to start the day. midway through the first half. Delton goalie Kayla Hartline had two saves tn the shut-out victory. Rachel Parker and Katelyn Grizzle scored in the 2-0 w in over Orchard View. Again lhe Delton defense kept Hartline from being test­ ed. She made four saves. Hartline only had to made three saves in the loss to the host Buildup Delton Kellogg is now' 4-1-1 overall. T he Panthers stalled the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a 3-0 win al Parchment Wednesday. Rubsell scored two goals tor Delton in the win. being assisted b) Sara Rendon on each Taylor Hennessey added an unassisted goal as w ell. Hartline made four saves- five hits, with Goldsmith starling lhe game and getting the victory. The Falcons would tack on a run in the sixth then explode for seven runs in the top of the seventh. Jeff Bissett had a triple and a single to lead lhe Delton attack. Zach Eib and Zach Lcinaar both had doubles and Nick Brindley a single. Eib and Lcinaar both had one RBI. Jared Buckland (0-1), lhe first of four DK pitchers, took the loss. "Constantine is a mature leain that is well coached by Shawn Griffith.” Humphrey said. "Wc definitely received a good wake-up call in regards to the caliber of play we can expect from our KVA opponents this year. Game two was postponed due to the weath­ er. as was Tuesday’s doubleheader at Olivet. Tlie Panthers are scheduled now to head to Olivet this afternoon, and Friday will be at home for two against Parchment. Delton Kellogg is now 1-2 on the year. MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE! 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Nry^lfWCn.1 hiM!rnrtpd>t<eRr»/w<ent I Mid A.np.jxir.Vhrrtm •4 Mil In lhe full of 2010, an ad hoc high-speed Internet task force was formed under lhe direction of Lynette Wingeier, Irving Township treasurer, to research the problem of households in lhe northern townships of Barry County that do not have access to high­ speed Internet. Several volunteers stepped forward to sec what could be done, including Irving Township residents Jim Bender. Darla Burghdoff. Charlie Jenkins, Patricia Johns, Peter Knight, Chet Tester, Becky Whitemore and Pat Zatzke; Thomapple Township Planning and Zoning Commission members Jerry Toshalis and Sandy Rairigh; Barry County Information Technology employee Aaron Staines with computer expert Dan Hancock: and Yankee Springs Township Planning and Zoning member Sandy Mareukailis. The committee’s first meeting involved reviewing a document provided by the Michigan Department of Information Technology and written by lhe Michigan Townships Association entitled "Action Plan for Deploying Broadband Internet to Michigan Local Governments.” Task force members realized that if they wanted to ask Internet service providers to sene to this area, they needed a way of show­ ing a viable market so the providers would be willing to make an investment tn local com­ munities. With lhe financial assistance of the Barry Counts Chamber ot Commerce and Economic Development Alliance, a survey was drafted and sent to residents of Irving. Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Woodland, Hastings Charter and Carlton townships and Maple Grove’s Putnam Library residence. Of the 1,228 surveys returned. 1,075 resi­ dents indicated that they wanted or needed high-speed Internet; 145 said no or gave no answer; five said may lie or probably and three said the) already have the service. Individual statistics by township were: Irving Township — 3I0 surveys returned: 295 yes; one maybe, eight no, six no answer. Thomapple Township 316 surveys relumed; 261 yes; 23 no. 32 no answer. Yankee Springs Township — 257 surveys relumed; 222 yes; 24 no; 11 no answer. Woodland Township — 108 surveys returned; 91 yes; three already have; II no; three no answer. Hastings Charter Tow nship — 123 surveys relumed: 97 yes; one probably; three maybe; 14 no; eight no answer. Carlton Township — 56 surveys returned; 53 yes; three no answer. Putnam Library Maple Grove — 53 sur­ veys relumed; 51 yes; two no answer. Unsolicited surveys returned included five from Rutland Charter and Barry townships expressing interest. The high-speed Internet task force is requesting Internet service providers to con­ tact Wingeier via email. Lwingf^iserv.net, to receive survey results showing areas in north­ ern Barry County where residents responded to lhe survey that they want high-speed Internet access. Prior to the release of the addresses only, the l.SP will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement. This agreement will outline terms lhat the exchange of information between the parties is not intended to be interpreted lhat they have formed or will form a partnership, joint venture or other relationship. The infor­ mation shared will not be used for direct solicitation or marketing puqxises, but only for lhe intention of site studies. In addition, lhe agreement states that the information may not be reproduced in any form except as required to accomplish the task of determin­ ing areas wanting high-sfxred Internet service. "The high-speed Internet task force is a group of concerned citizens who have servant hearts and are investigating how they can attract ISPs to our area." said Wingeier. "This 15 not a Barry County or township iKSue, but a national problem that will not get resolved any time mmmi. I he group is doing what they can in an attempt to gel what they fce| is ncc essaiy for survival in our Internet dependent .society.” Wingeier concluded, "Hopefully, by show mg companies lhat we have a need in northcm Ba'o < oun.y for h.gh-spwd Intent. [h<; Ingh-speed ISPs will mves. m o..r corumuni- � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-04-25.pdf a535b996f91ef9942810a397d552c0af PDF Text Text Property values up in county Roads need viable funding source Saxons sweep relays for first Gold win See Story on Page 5 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 17 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 25, 2013 City’s ‘skyline’ becoming a welcome sight NEWS BRIEFS Fundraiser aims to reduce child abuse The Family Support Center of Barry County will host its second annual spring benefit to support the elimination of child abuse Saturday, April 27, in the Leason Sharpe Hall of the Barry Community Enrichment Center. The guest speaker will be Mike Foley, executive director of the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund. He will talk about recent research conducted on the effects of adverse childhood experiences and the impact on their future. The celebration of the “Real Men Rock” campaign also will be a highlight of the evening, said director Karen Jousma. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner catered by the County Seat Restaurant. Afterward, guests will have the opportunity to win prizes selected especially for this event. For more information, to RSVP or to sponsor a table, call 269-945-5439. Township group to host presentation on fracking The Four Township Water Resources Council will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. in the Stack Building of the auditorium at the Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Monday, April 29. In addition to a short review of recent and planned Council activities, presentations on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, will be given. A featured speaker will be Hal Fitch, director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Oil, Gas and Minerals and the Michigan state geologist. His talk, “Hydraulic fracturing in Southwest Michigan: Geology, Practices and Regulations,” will be an overview of oil and gas extraction in Michigan, the geologic basis of exploration and extraction in this area and the DEQ regulation of these practices in Michigan. Also featured will be Nicholas Schroeck, executive director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center. Schroeck will present “Legal Issues and Fracking,” a discussion of federal, state and local regulation as it relates to environmental and health risks and protection and some of the issues involved with oil and gas leases and contracts. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be opportunity for questions and comments, but the meeting will not be a debate. Light refreshments will be available. Open house set for 2014 M-37 project A public open house to discuss the conversion of M-37 from four lanes to three between Barfield Drive and Green Street in Hastings will be Thursday, May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State St. In 2014, Michigan Department of Transportation plans to resurface M-37 from south of M-79 to just south of the Hanover and Green streets intersection. The section of M-37 between Barfield Drive and Green Street will converted from four lanes to three. Project plans See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Though temperatures are still below normal, warmer weather is bringing on the blooms of crocuses and daffodils, tree buds and greening grass. It’s also, apparently, bringing on the start of some business devel- opment projects on the edges of the city where the town’s welcome will become even more warm. Just west of the new hotel, at the corner of M-43 Highway and Green Street, Realtor Larry Poll is showcasing a land parcel that greets motorists as they descend into the city. Roof trusses were added this week to the Holiday Inn Express hotel, which will add substantially to the profile of the city on the west side of town. After leveling the house in which he once lived and then operated as his real estate office, Larry Poll knows a welcome buyer will see the advantage of a prominent welcome location to the city. A bit farther west, on the peak of the hill from which travelers see Poll’s property, businessman Dave Hayes is adding a 2,400-squarefoot expansion to his Daval’s Used Furniture and Antiques establishment. And, welcoming residents and guests from the south side, Mensch Manufacturing is engaged in a major business expansion and cleanup on south M37. “It’s a great entrance to the city,” says Poll See CONSTRUCTION, pg. 12 MDOT roadwork resumes in Hastings by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Nothing says springtime in Michigan like roadwork. And while there was snow on the ground over the weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced that Monday, April 29, it will resume work on the M-37 project on South Broadway from State Street to Green Street and Green Street east to Hanover Street. Monday evening, City Manager Jeff Mansfield told the Hastings City Council about MDOT’s plans. He said MDOT officials have said they expect the work on See ROADWORK, pg. 4 The Michigan Department of Transportation is resuming work on South Broadway and Green Street between Broadway and Hanover Street. Former YMCA camper shifts gear to a new level by Doug VanderLaan Editor When he thinks about how much of a hurry he’s been in his whole life, Chase Youngs lovingly recalls his grandmother, Gladys, who taught English at Hastings High School for many years, though her grandson was never a part of her class. “She always wanted to proofread my writing,” chuckles Youngs, the recently named program director at YMCA-Camp Algonquin. “I’d never let her; but, one time in eighth grade, I let her read one paper. “It took me three hours,” he groans, “and I only got a B+. I could get a B+ on my papers and it only took 30 minutes.” Youngs always moved fast and never stayed any place for long, even after reaching Michigan Tech University on a football scholarship then dropping out after two years because, as he says now, “I knew everything at 21 years old.” He found some success in the business world, but that didn’t hold his interest, either. What did was what he was born with — thanks to his father, Steve, who was a teacher and principal, to his late mother, Mary, who was a teacher and a principal, and, of course to his late grandmother Gladys, a legendary instructor for many years at Hastings High School. “It really felt like a calling to come back,” relates Youngs of a long and arduous fouryear journey to return to college and earn a teaching certificate. After completing his student teaching requirement at Hastings Middle School last week, Youngs will pick up his diploma from Aquinas College May 4 and then move seamlessly — but still in a hurry — into his new position at YMCA-Camp Algonquin. It’s been a long, hard road. To earn the math minor he set out for more than 20 years ago at Michigan Tech, Youngs had to pass numerous prerequisite math courses just to earn entrance into the upper-level classes he needed to earn his minor. He chose English as a major, then added still more required hours See YMCA, page 7 As the new program director at YMCA-Camp Algonquin, Chase Youngs comes from a long line of family educators. He’ll also be part of a long line of respected YMCA administrators, including Bob and Pudge King, pictured on the rock. �Page 2 — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Citizens learn more details of cemetery millage at forum, tour Dave Coleman clears brush along the banks of a stream running through the cemetery. Local historian Mike Snyder gives a tour of the cemetery to Hastings resident Karen Morgan. Riverside Cemetery is in need of maintenance and repair. These graves in the northwest portion of the cemetery are nearly buried in sand and gravel that has washed down from the unpaved roads in the cemetery. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Saturday morning, two dozen volunteers braved the unseasonable snow and freezing temperatures to help with spring cleaning at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. The volunteers, including three generations of Hastings mayor Frank Campbell’s family, spent about four hours clearing brush, raking leaves, picking branches and fallen limbs and otherwise cleaning up the grounds. Another six to eight people availed themselves of an opportunity to learn more about the history of the 141-year-old cemetery. The first burial at the cemetery, occurred March 31, 1869. Other grave sites of former Michigan governor Kim Sigler, a brigadiergeneral, Albert Decatur Kniskern, who served in the French-American War and World War I, as well as veterans from the Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I and II, Korean War and Vietnam War. Tuesday, May 7, Hastings voters will determine the fate of a proposed levy of up to 1 mill that would allow the City of Hastings to assume the assets of Riverside Cemetery and Despite the snow and frigid temperatures Saturday morning, volunteers found some snakes, like this garter snake Jeff Mansfield is showing to Frank Campbell, among the leaves and other winter debris. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page include intersection and sidewalk improvements, guardrail upgrades and new signs and pavement markings. The anticipated project schedule is June 2014 through August 2014. Plans underway for 70th DKHS alumni banquet The 70th Delton Kellogg High School alumni banquet will be Saturday evening, May 18, in the fellowship hall of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton at 6 p.m. The church is at 503 S. Grove St. (M43) Honored classes at this year’s event will be alumni from 2013, 1988 and 1963. The cost of the catered meal is $13.25 per person. Tickets need to be purchased by Friday, May 10. Reservations, including year of graduation, should be sent to Nancy Kroes, 9700 Brickyard Road, Delton 49046, with check made out to Nancy Kroes. For more information, call Nancy, 269623-2917, or Mary Sager, 269-623-2610, or visit the website, dkhs-alumni.org. The ruins of an old pump house lies on the bank of the flood-swollen Thornapple River. It is believed this was once used to pump water for the cemetery’s now-defunct water system. maintain and operate it as a municipal cemetery. About three dozen residents attended a community forum at the Barry County Commission on Aging Thursday evening to learn more about the cemetery and the proposed millage. Carl Schoessel, chairperson for the Riverside Cemetery millage campaign who moderated the forum and with Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield and Cemetery Action Group member Dave Coleman provided citizens with more information about the cemetery and proposed millage and answered questions. Information sheets provided at the forum said the cemetery, which was established as a privately owned and operated burial ground in 1872, has 8,300 gravesites, 480 of which are United States veterans. Also, it was noted that members of several of the community’s founding families are buried at Riverside, as well as relatives of many current Hastings residents, who also have plots purchased for future use. Coleman said that about two years ago approximately 15 citizens formed the CAG because the Riverside Cemetery Corporation, which runs the cemetery, was faced with bankruptcy due to declining revenues and interest on investments from the corporation’s $175,000 perpetual care endowment fund, and the cost of maintenance and upkeep. Coleman said interest from the cemetery’s endowment fund only generates between $4,000 to $5,000 per year, but the cost of maintenance is approximately $50,000 per year. “Four of the community members and few more came up with $50,000 to keep the place open to get to this point,” said Coleman. CAG also has established an endowment fund, which will be overseen by the Barry Community Foundation, the interest of which will be used to defray maintenance costs, thereby lowering the millage. Coleman said the goal is to grow the endowment fund to the point where it would generate enough interest to eliminate the need for a cemetery millage altogether. “We have a fund raising committee ... We have raised $15,000, maybe $20,000, from all over the country, from people who have family in the cemetery,” said Coleman. “The Kevin Doyle, Cassey Glumm, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield rake leaves along the fence at of Riverside Cemetery. Volunteers Patty Woods, Carl Schoessel and Larry Neil rake leaves at Riverside Cemetery as part of Saturday’s cleanup. fundraising committee is very committed to raising funds so city residents don’t bear the whole brunt, the whole funding of this, forever.” Mansfield said the city budget is so tight that the city would not be able to take over management and operation of the cemetery without some form of supplemental income. That is why, he said, the city is asking voters to approve the millage for the cemetery’s maintenance and operation. Mansfield also said that the Hastings City Council would determine the actual amount of the levy each year, up to 1 mill. He said because it is a dedicated millage, funds can only be used for the maintenance and operation, and improvements to the cemetery, nothing else. “The budget we presented to the city coun- Thornapple Players are opening on Broadway in the Dennison Performing Arts Center located at 231 S. Broadway in the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Presenting the musical … Forty-Second Street Music by HARRY WARREN, Lyrics by AL DUBIN, Book by MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE Show dates and times are MAY 1 AT 7PM (Open to the public dress rehearsal all seats $5) MAY 2,3,4,5 AT 7PM & MAY 4 AND 5 AT 2PM Limited Seating 07626522 $8 Adults • $6 Senior Citiens (62 & up), Students & Children Tickets available in advance at Progressive Graphics or by calling 269-945-5539 Samantha Straley rakes leaves into the back of a waiting pickup truck driven by Ryan Shay. cil, when they were considering whether or not to put this millage issue on the ballot, called for us to levy .75 of a mill the first year,” said Mansfield. Mansfield said the budget that will be presented to the council during a workshop beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday. April 22, will reflect the .75 mill levy for the first year. “It’s very likely we won’t need the full mill, even the first year,” he said. “But, as time goes by, tax rates vary from year to year. We don’t know what is going to happen there. We don’t know what is going to happen with costs. So, there is fair likelihood that we may have to levy more in the future. Or, the council, at their discretion may decide they want to levy something different than the .75 mill that they are going to get in the draft budget.” In response to a question from the audience, Mansfield said that should the millage pass, the Riverside Cemetery Corporation perpetual care endowment would be transferred to the endowment fund being overseen by the Barry Community Foundation. “That money will become seed money, if you will, to help the endowment fund,” he said. “Again, restricted, of course, to the purpose for which it was originally intended — improvements at the cemetery. The hope is that over time the endowment will grow, and the proceeds from it will reduce the amount of the millage. But, the city can’t rely on the funding source ... We have to have a funding source that is secure, and that is why we asking for the millage.” In answer to questions from Hastings City Council member Brenda McNabb-Stange and another resident, Mansfield said the Barry Community Foundation was also looking to conduct a fundraising campaign to cover capital improvements in addition to funding routine maintenance and operations. See CEMETERY, page 8 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — Page 3 River not at record level, but rainfall is Thornapple Lake swells up to the door stop at Sixberry House at Historic Charlton Park. Flooding has receded since reaching its peak Sunday. (Photo by Shannon Ritzer) If high water wasn’t enough, snow fell Friday night and is still lingering in this photo taken Saturday morning, overlooking the parking area at Bliss Riverfront Park in Hastings. The ripples in the lower center of the photo show where the parking lot ends and the lawn begins. Flooded homes, overwhelmed municipal sewer systems, closures of expressway ramps and rural roads have many people contemplating the collective power of rain and comparing the recent excess rain to “the time A water-laden pasture in Vermontville has this group of horses romping and when ...” So how does all of this precipitation fit into splashing; making the best of the soaked area. (Photo by Marianne Martin) the record books? Well, according to the has been recorded here. In May of 2004, the for rainfall in the month. As of Wednesday National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, river crested at nearly a foot higher than it afternoon, April 24, a total of 8.71 inches has recent rains have made some new records, but was Sunday. fallen this month in Hastings. The average fall short of others. Recent rains have already set a new record rainfall for April is 3.31 inches. The NWS does not have weather stations in every community, so the records below are in regard to the Thornapple River in Hastings only. Action flood stage, which is the lowest defined level determined by the National Weather Service, is five feet above normal; minor flood stage begins at seven feet; moderate flood stage starts at nine feet; and major flood stage begins at 10 feet. Major flood stage on the Thornapple has been surpassed just once, according to NWS records, April 7, 1947, when it reached 10.2 feet. The National Weather Service, as of late Friday morning, expected the Thornapple to crest at 8.2 feet. It reached 8.7 feet early Sunday, April 21, the seventh highest the river The pedestrian bridge, lawn and pavilion at Tyden Park get a river washing due to the swollen Thornapple River overflowing its banks. (Photo by Shannon Ritzer) The riverside park along Apple Street, between the Thornapple River and Hastings Public Library is underwater Saturday morning. Residents along Leach Lake north of Hastings use pumps to get water out of their homes Friday evening. Sump pumps were busy the past week, ridding homes — both land-locked and waterfront — of rain and flood water. The public boat launch at Leach reaches out into the parking lot off of Bachman Road Friday evening. Thank You Fishermen or kayakers are more likely to enjoy this part of the Hastings Riverwalk at Bliss Riverfront Park Saturday, which, as the sign says, normally only allows pedestrian traffic. The dock is in — and underwater at Leach Lake Friday evening, after a week that brought more than four inches of rain and raised water levels on area lakes, rivers and streams. It’s been six months since Christopher Warren, Caledonia’s principal of Kettle Lake Elementary, went up to be with his Lord and Savior. For your thoughts, prayers, kindnesses and donations, the entire Warren Family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude. The Caledonia Community has uplifted the Warren Family over the last months. To honor Chris, we hope to build a memorial fitness track around the soccer field at Kettle Lake Elementary school in June 2013. With the gracious support of Superior Asphalt, Campau Corner, Alaska Excavating, and the Kettle Lake PTO, fundraising has begun and we are asking for your support to help make this dream a reality. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by May 30, 2013, for the costs of Chris with daughter, Jennifer a 1/8 mile asphalt track and new fitness stations. While our thought is to encourage 100 people to donate $100, any amount is greatly appreciated. Please make your tax deductible donations to Kettle Lake Elementary School. 8451 Garbow Drive, Alto, MI 49302 The Warren Family will be pumping gas at Campau Corner on Saturday, April 27 from 1-4pm to help raise money. We also encourage you to join the family at this year’s 5/3 River Bank Run, as we participate to honor Chris who would have been in this year’s race again for the 16th time. Standing water in lawns and fields collects after a week of rain across the area. The plow is submerged in a field along Bachman Road. For questions regarding the memorial track or the River Bank Run, please contact Kettle Lake Elementary at 616-868-6113. Thank you again, The Christopher Warren Family �Page 4 — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner ROADWORK, continued from page 1 Broadway and Green Street to be finished by Friday, May 31. However, utility work along the shoulder of South Hanover Street/M-37 south to M-79 will continue throughout the summer. That portion of the project is expected to be completed in 2014. According to MDOT Southwest Region communications representative Nick Schirripa, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on all roads throughout most of the project. However, there is a possibility that at times a portion of Green Street may be down to one lane with a traffic regulator. (An open house allowing the public to learn more about M-37 work planned in 2014 is scheduled May 2 at Hastings City Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. See News Briefs.) In other business, the council: • Held a workshop prior to its regular meeting to discuss the proposed 2013-14 budget. The council set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, to receive comments and approve the city budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. • Held the first of two annual public hearings to receive comments regarding the downtown parking special assessment district, which includes any business that benefits from the city’s downtown parking lots. The first hearing, to establish the necessity for Did you improvements in special assessment district in 2013, included an estimate of the general cost of repairs and maintenance to the downtown parking lots, but generated no comment, so the hearing was closed. The council approved the resolution establishing the necessity for improvements in the downtown special assessment district in 2013. While some costs have increased, the Downtown Development Authority has once again agreed to cover any additional costs over and above what was assessed in 2008 in order to maintain the cost to business owners. In a May a second hearing on actual costs for improvements and maintenance in 2013, including cost for individual property owners in the special assessment district, will be held and a motion to approve the special assessment as detailed will be considered. • Held a first reading on two ordinances, one that establishes design standards for buildings in the B-2 zoning district on West State Street, and a second regarding regulations for temporary signs advertising estate sales and auctions. Next month the council will conduct a second reading of both ordinances and consider individual motions to approve them. • Awarded the following bids as recommended by director of public services Tim Girrbach: DVT Electric Inc. for Michigan and State Street traffic signal upgrades not to exceed $23,250; McKearney Asphalt for resurfacing tennis courts at Bob King Park in an amount not to exceed $6,395; Meekhof Tire for tires for CAT loader unit 220 in an amount not to exceed $9,061. • Heard a report from Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver who introduced new officer Jason Wiersma. • Approved a request from David Solmes, president of Dewey’s Auto Body Inc. to hold the third annual Dewey’s Auto Body Great Gravity Grand Prix Soap Box Derby on Boltwood Ave., Saturday, Aug. 24. • Approved a request from James Atkinson, chairman of the American Legion Post 45, to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27. Council and legion member Barry Wood said that if the intersection of State Street and Broadway is blocked off at that time due to construction, the parade will be rerouted to Apple Street at Church Street. • Observed as Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell presented a proclamation to representatives from the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and presented a proclamation to a representative of the Hastings Lions Club in recognition of Lions Club White Cane Week. see? Moon shot Amateur photographer Seth Graves shot for the moon from his deck in Johnstown Township this week and came close. During a month of record precipitation and cloud cover, this sight was a rare find. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? A shot in the dirt Do you recognize this young man putting the shot, perhaps at Hastings High School before the track was put in? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. Colleen Schantz of Hastings was right on the money when she recognized her former pastor Robert Smith in the last week’s photo, saying he was involved in the CROP walks. That tip led to the original photo, which reads, “To Feed The Hungry — Barry County CROP officials Tuesday, Jan. 11, dedicated a carload of wheat — 100,400 pounds — for the use of starving people abroad in a ceremony at the siding of the Hastings Grain and Bean Company, which handled the shipment. The grain the next day went to Durand to join carloads from other Michigan counties for transportation to Philadelphia for loading aboard ship. Taking part in the dedication were the Rev. Robert Smith (left) Middleville Methodist, chairman of the drive; superintendent of Hastings schools D.A. VanBuskirk, treasurer; Kenneth Cronk, Thornapple Township CROP chairman; Mrs. Rozelle Stanton, secretary; Max Coats of Coats Grove, chairman of the Woodland Township drive; and the Rev. George Neiman of the Woodland Lutheran Church — Photo by Barth of Barth Studio.” Michigan roads need viable funding source Last Wednesday evening, State Rep. Michael Callton hosted a town hall meeting at the new Barry County Enrichment Center in downtown Hastings to discuss the deteriorating condition of our state’s roads and where the money might come from to address an increasingly critical problem. This is nothing new. State and local leaders have warned Michigan taxpayers that continued neglect of our roadways will lead to their serious deterioration. In fact, experts warn that putting off the needed repairs weakens our infrastructure and will require even more money in future years to bring our roads and bridges back to acceptable standards. But, from where will the money come? The last time Michigan raised the gas tax was in 1997. Presently, the state charges 19 cents on each gallon of gasoline, and 15 cents per gallon on diesel fuel to fund road, bridge and culvert repairs. The fuel taxes go directly into the Michigan Transportation Fund, along with vehicle registration and license fees. The tax is a flat tax; it stays the same and doesn’t ride up and down with the price at the pump. Proponents for increasing taxes and fees are concerned because the state is trying to fund today’s improvements with a formula that was adopted back in 1951. Adding to the disconnect is that the formula is also still using 1997 fuel prices. Adding even more disproportion is that, due to increasing fuel efficiency and hybrid cars, the state takes in less money today, proportionally, than it did just a few years ago. We’re just not using as much gas as we did, meaning fewer taxes coming in and less revenue from which to fund road maintenance and repairs. Some people question whether electric vehicles and hybrids should pay a special fee to offset their efficiency because they use our roadways but don’t pay their fair share of road maintenance through gasoline purchases. But that’s not fair to these specialty vehicle owners who paid more for their high-tech cars to reduce fuel consumption. It’s a big issue that needs our full attention, especially from the standpoint that an increase in the gas tax could stall our fragile economic recovery if consumers cut back on spending due to increased gasoline prices. According to a couple of road transportation experts who spoke at the Callton’s town hall forum, though, if we don’t address the problem soon it will drastically affect the economy because neglected minor maintenance and repairs today will multiply exponentially into major fixes tomorrow. Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission and Kelly Bartlette, member of the Michigan Department of Transportation governmental affairs office, sounded the alarm that something must be done soon to avoid further deterioration of the state’s highways. According to Lamberg and Bartlette, the state has five options under consideration — spelled out in an accompanying story in this issue of the Banner. Each of the options identifies where the increases on state taxes and fees would be applied and where current taxes could be redirected toward road and bridge repairs. I think most taxpayers understand the importance of maintaining our roads, they’re just concerned about how the new fees would impact them financially. A few months ago, I wrote a column concerning road funding after the Barry County Road Commission held a public summit focusing on the situation throughout the county. At that time, Lamberg suggested that Barry County’s roadways were in better condition than most neighboring counties, yet he warned that, without an increase in funding, our county’s roads would continue to deteriorate. He pointed out that, when compared with the other 82 county road commissions in the state, Barry County still has some roads in good shape, but the rating system has trended down since 2003, from a rating of 7.5 (8 to 10 being good, 5 to 7 fair, and 1 to 4 poor) to 6.23. “Michigan currently levies 19 cents per gallon for gasoline and 15 cents per gallon for diesel fuel,” Lamberg pointed out at the summit. “By comparison, Ohio levies a 28-cent per gallon tax and Wisconsin a 33.5 cent-per gallon tax. Like Michigan, Indiana charges 19 cents per gallon, but in an effort to reduce costs, sold off its I-80 freeway to a private company that now operates it as a toll road.” Lamberg went on to say that, “When comparing state road revenue numbers nationwide, Michigan ranks 30th in average per-mile expenditure and 48th in terms of per-capita annual expense for road repair, maintenance and construction.” Would a hike in the cost of fuel slow down or stall our economic recovery? If you use the neighboring states as a barometer, one might conclude that it wouldn’t impact our spending habits. Still, Michigan taxpayers have warned that increasing the wholesale rate to 33 cents would most likely impact their spending. Last week, House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Wayne Schmidt from Traverse City held a committee hearing on his legislation. It was the first time that the legislature took formal testimony since Gov. Rick Snyder called for an at least $1.2 billion per year increase in gasoline taxes and license plate fees to cover road repair costs. Schmidt’s plan was similar to one proposed earlier by the State Senate. It would convert motor fuel taxes from a fixed pergallon tax to one based on the price, accounting for increasing construction costs and declining funding from people driving less and more fuel-efficient vehicles. For example, the 19 cents per-gallon gas tax would go up 11 cents if gas was $3.50 per-gallon and 15 cents at $4 per gallon. The 6 percent sales tax on gas purchases would be eliminated — meaning motorists would pay lower taxes at the pump. With this legislation, the state would realize more money for road and bridge repair but, according to the nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency, schools and local governments would lose around $850 million in revenue from the sales tax no longer collected on fuel. Schmidt warned, “How do you replace that?” One idea was to raise sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent. Yet another suggested the state apply sales tax to services that are now tax-free. No matter how you look at it, it’s imperative the state maintain our roads using a reasonable funding source. So, as the debate continues, we need to know where’s the money coming from to begin the work of repairing our road system? According to Mike Nystrom, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, Michigan is among just six states to collect a sales tax on gasoline and the only state to dedicate none of the tax for roads. He warns that taxpayers wrongly believe that, as fuel prices rise, there’s more money for roads when, in fact, funding actually drops. According to Callton, his office has received a large volume of calls on the issue. Yet, with resistance to new or increased taxation coming from constituents, the legislature is in a difficult position to find a solution anytime soon. I’m disappointed that Callton failed to offer a viable plan at his town hall meeting or at least throw his support to one of the five options to help local taxpayers better understand their options. If legislators expect to win support for a proposal, it will likely take a mixed approach to a new funding source. For example, if we could agree to raise the sales and gas tax by 1 cent and to increase slightly the level of vehicle fees, the additional funds could be dedicated to roads. Taxpayers should then demand that state officials evaluate overall state spending and dedicate additional funding for roads and bridges over the next 10 years. County road commissions should also be rewarded for best practices in controlling costs. We need a balanced approach that serves the taxpayers, yet gives the state some badly needed revenue to get us back on track to better roads in the future. State officials warn that we need more than a $1 billion per year over the next 10 years. So, let’s start with a modest approach and commit more funding for roads as the state continues to grow and prosper in the coming years. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — Page 5 Property values report is corner-turner for county by Doug VanderLaan Editor The view might not be breathtaking but, after five years of not having one, Barry County commissioners are expressing wonder after seeing the 2013 county equalization value report from Equalization Director Tim Vandermark. The report, which by state law must be adopted annually by the county, is a calculated value for all property and a figure on which assessable tax values are derived. The fact that this year’s report indicates a 1.3 percent increase is reason for elation in itself. The fact that it comes after four consecutive years of decline makes it especially remarkable — made even more so by commissioners’ estimate that a positive number would not be seen until the end of 2014. “We’ve had a lot of development in the county, especially at Bradford White,” said Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg following Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting in reference to the Middleville company’s addition of a national technical training center. “I think that made a big difference, but we’re going to look at the numbers a little closer, take that out of the mix, and then get a good scope on where things are in commercial and industrial.” Stolsonburg identified two closely watched categories of the four specific areas analyzed in Vandermark’s equalization report. Industrial equalized values were up 17 percent over 2012, in large part because of the Bradford White expansion in Thornapple Township, though commercial values dipped fractionally. Agricultural property took a 4 percent jump over the year previous, however. Even in the residential category which was up only .2 percent, housing construction has begun to trend upward and will soon begin to affect residential property numbers, according to Vandermark. Though Stolsonburg says county officials will meet in coming weeks to more carefully analyze the numbers, he is convinced that the overall 1.3 percent increase is not a false number, even taking out the giant boost from the Bradford White expansion. “It’s probably closer to being flat,” said Stolsonburg, “but, if it isn’t an increase, we’re real close. The big thing with the Bradford White expansion is that they’re hiring, and those people are buying houses and groceries.” Vandermark, who also serves Eaton County as its equalization director, confirms that point by referencing the General Motors plant in Delta Township that has made major Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, April 25 — Movie Memories enjoys thrillers and chillers with “The Dirty Dozen,” starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Charles Bronson, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26 — preschool story time hears all about “The Little Red Hen,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 — toddler story time hears stories about the deep blue sea, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8; and the fifth grade super battle of the books, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 — 1st to 3rd Club ends with a party, 4 to 5; the library book club discusses Consider the Fork by Bea Williams, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Principal’s act touches father’s heart To the editor: While dropping off my fifth grade daughter at Central Elementary before normal school hours so she could make the class trip to the Lansing Lugnuts baseball game Tuesday, I noticed a very upset little boy approach Mike Schneiderhan, the principal. When Mr. Schneiderhan asked the little boy why he was upset, the boy replied that he had left his money in his backpack at day care, money that he needed to have for the trip to the Lugnuts game. I heard Mr. Schneiderhan ask the little boy how much money it was, to which the little boy replied that it was $15. I then heard Mr. Schneiderhan ask, “If I were to loan you $15 would you pay me back tomorrow?” When he was assured by the little boy that he would, Mr. Schneiderhan reached into his wallet and gave the little boy $15. To me, it was an unselfish act, a principal did not have to do that. But he made that little boy’s day — and he made mine, too. Dave Morris Hastings Missed step is sad one for society To the editor: What should we assume from the failure of those who represent us in Washington to heed the wishes of the people who elected them? We must assume that Congress is irretrievably broken. That closing loopholes and expanding background checks for gun buyers to protect us from felons and crazy people — legislation approved by 90 percent of Americans — is far less important than keeping their jobs. We can now take for granted that morality is dead. That the idea of democracy — that citizens have a voice in how this country is run — is utter nonsense. The only organiza- tions worth listening to, apparently, are the lobbyists, who have plenty of cash to throw around along with the ability to make or break the career of those in Congress who do not toe the line. Of course, background checks won’t solve the gun problem. We know that. But it’s a start, albeit a small one. And for Congress to deny taking that small step is very, very sad. As President Obama said, it is shameful. John E. Mantle Hastings Turn highways into toll roads for needed road funds To the editor: I attended the highway funding meeting Tuesday, April 16. The options presented for revenue were taxes and fees. This state has a MCCA Insurance Fund to cover medical insurance for uninsured motorists. The fee is $175 per car mandatory, plus insurance. The governor wants a 60 percent increase in fees for road repair. When was the last time you received a 60 percent raise in pay? The MCCA Fund has over $6.6 billion and is getting a raise in pay in July. This fund should only be attached to the policy, not every car. Antique automobiles should be exempt, since most are driven less than 1,000 miles per year. We should cut off the free ride for lawyers and scam artists. The good jobs are gone; the average wage today is $10 to $11, and that’s considered good. We lost exemptions for homestead property and many others. What do you Property taxes go up, food prices go up, fuel prices go up, wages go down. The state needs money for road repair. Well, the people are broke. What is wrong with toll roads in this state — I-94, I-96, I-75, I-69. Think of the revenue it would create, plus jobs and construction and money for roads. It has worked for the Mackinac Bridge since 1957 and still does. I have no problem paying a toll. Almost all Eastern states use this system. The state can sell bonds for starting capital. Most highway taxes go to Detroit and the freeways in this state. The freeways are not free. We are driving people out — not in. Remember the slogan from the 1970s? The last one out of Michigan, turn out the lights. Herb Dawson, Dowling think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Last week: Michigan legislators are considering a bill requiring animal abusers to register with local law enforcement and be prohibited from adopting animals. People would remain on the registry for five years and pay an annual $250 fee. Would you vote to make the bill law? 67% 33% Yes No For this week: The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday that they’ve re-signed relief pitcher Jose Valverde, a once-dominating game closer in whom the team expressed no interest in re-signing following the 2012 season. Is the move a ... q Desperate attempt for a team on a fourgame losing streak? q A return to the glory days Valverde once brought the Tigers? 77578127 U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. hiring expansions. “That brought in a lot of residential housing,” said Vandermark, “but it also brought in suppliers for the plant — and more jobs. What’s building hope for Barry County commissioners is that this year’s 1.3 percent increase in equalized values will be reflected in upcoming taxable values scheduled to be presented by Vandermark next month. Increased taxable values means increased revenue and more comfortable county budget planning. No matter the number, Stolsonburg said he looks at it all as validation for Barry County. “It tells people that we’re well respected,” said Stolsonburg. “We’re more open regulation-wise in terms of bringing in business in. People are willing to come to Barry County and to invest.” In other business Tuesday, the board: • Approved the appointments of Deborah Hyatt and Linda Maupin to serve on the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board in citizen-at-large positions for the remainder of three-year terms that expire March 31, 2015. • Approved the appointment of Lois Bowers to serve as an at-large county representative on the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. • Approved a $35,000 bid from Schilz Construction for rehabilitation of a Nashville home under the Housing Quality Standard Rehabilitation program as funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. • Approved a police radio purchase under the 2010 Homeland Security Grant with a required 20 percent local match not to exceed $27,519 from the Diverted Felons Fund. • Approved claims in the amount of $70,139. • Received a department presentation and overview from Sheriff Dar Leaf and Lt. Pete Nevins. Leaf reviewed statutory laws, case law and the authority under which county sheriff departments work. Nevins’ presentation focused on county jail operations and its responsibilities to and opportunities for inmates, including alcoholand drug-treatment programs, educational offerings, and spiritual worship and study. Nevins highlighted the Swift and Sure probation program, the work-release program, and the high school completion program in which, since 2012, 12 inmates have earned GED certificates and six other inmates earned high school diplomas through the Pathway Academy program offered by Maple Valley Public Schools. Leaf and Undersheriff Bob Baker addressed questions from audience members regarding the department’s possession of armored personnel carriers and additional tactical combat equipment. Baker explained the department shares two armed personnel carriers with Barry Township and is also in possession of a Hummer vehicle as part of the District 5 Homeland Security Tactical Team, which provides equipment, including vehicles, vests, helmets to local counties. • Received the 2012 annual report and a department presentation from Russ Yarger, drain commissioner. Yarger highlighted a summary of 2012 department activity, including work at the Algonquin Lake Dam, and addressed possible upcoming activities at Cudahee Drain at Gun Lake, the Barry-Eaton Drain, and upcoming permit challenges to dredging work on the Little Thornapple River. The Board of Commissioner will meet next for a committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, May 7, at 9 a.m. in its chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® Robin M. Welton David M. Muilenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® (269) 948-9969 525 W. 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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contem-porary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit w w w. c o u n t r y c h a p e l u m c . o r g <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morn-ing: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Moring Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! April 28 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. April 28 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; April 29 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. May 1 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; God’s Children/Little Angel’s Youth Group 5:30 p.m. May 2 Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-9459414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org for information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Motorcyclists urged to wear high-visibility gear Motorcyclists are being urged to ride defensively and make themselves more easily seen, by wearing high-visibility riding gear through the federally funded Ride Safe to Ride Again campaign. This is the first time the effort has urged the use of gear that enhances both daytime and nighttime visibility of motorcyclists to the motoring public and includes the use of colors such as fluorescent red, orange, yellow or green and retroreflective trim. The Ride Safe to Ride Again campaign, sponsored by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, recognizes that the best person to look out for a motorcycle rider’s safety is the rider. In previous years, the campaign has concentrated on key skills riders need to know to avoid being injured or killed in a crash. “Riders who wear high-visibility gear stand a better chance of being seen on the roadway,” said Michael L. Prince, OHSP director. “No one intentionally pulls out in front of a motorcycle. They do it because they don’t see the rider.” In Michigan, more than 10 percent of traffic fatalities annually involve motorcycles. The average age of motorcyclists killed is 43, and more than 90 percent of riders killed are male. In 2012, 129 motorcyclists died in traffic crashes, an increase from 109 in 2011. In the last decade, motorcycle fatalities have increased largely because of a surge in motorcycle ownership, said Prince. Many riders are baby boomers who are newly entering or re-entering riding. In recent years, OHSP has helped support state-sponsored training programs to increase opportunities for riders to get basic, remedial and advanced training. For more information about rider training and safety tips, visit www.ridesafetorideagain.com. New statewide construction map now available The annual state highway construction map is now available from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The free map is updated each year to help motorists locate major MDOT road and bridge projects across the state. The 2013 print edition of “Paving the Way” will be available at all MDOT Transportation Service Centers and region offices, as well as at all Welcome Centers. Welcome Centers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will have maps available starting in early May. The map also is available for viewing at state rest areas. Information on the map is current at the time of printing. “MDOT publishes this map to prepare Michigan motorists for the construction season ahead,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “It’s a good time to also remind everyone to slow down and pay attention when driving through work zones on major state routes and county roads, alike. If you see orange, slow down. That way, you’ll keep yourself and your passengers, construction workers and other motorists safe.” The map also details construction on state routes in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing, providing maps specific to these areas of the state. You can download a PDF of the 2013 map from the “Maps and Publications” section of the MDOT website. Motorists also can get real-time information about planned and unplanned lane closures on the MDOT Mi Drive traffic data website, along with camera images of major state routes in Detroit, Grand Rapids and the U.P., rates of speed and incidents on Grand Rapids and Detroit-area freeways, and statewide weather and carpool lot information. Mi Drive can be accessed from a computer, smartphone or mobile device at www.michigan.gov/drive. To request copies of the printed 2013 map, contact the MDOT Office of Communications at 517-335-3084 or send an e-mail to mdotwebinfo@michigan.gov with your name and address. Area Obituaries Thomas Allen Weigel Betty Jane Lancaster HASTINGS, MI - Thomas Allen Weigel, age 64, of Hastings, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born in Manhattan, NY on February 24, 1949, the son of Oscar and Ila (VanWheelder) Weigel. Tom attended Grand Rapids Central High School, graduating in 1967. He was employed by Valley City Linen in Grand Rapids and Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville as a maintenance supervisor and safety coordinator. Tom was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, working on his yard and collecting antiques. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ila Weigel. Tom is survived by his son, William (JerryLynn) Weigel of Hastings and daughter, Lisa Evans of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Bill Weigel of White Cloud, Andrew Evans of Muskegon, Samuel and Ashley Darcy of San Antonio, TX, Samantha Weigel of Hastings and Amanda Weigel of Hastings; great-grandchildren: Braiden Thomas Weigel of White Cloud and Kylee Darcy of San Antonio, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help cover final expenses. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. There will be a one hour visitation prior to service time from 10 until 11 a.m. Rev. David Plutschouw will officiate the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Betty Jane Lancaster, age 89, of Hastings, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at MagnumCare in Hastings. She was born April 16, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of Lawrence and Myrtle (Hines) Strimback. Betty married Leo Lancaster on December 24, 1945. She was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed taking care of her family. Betty’s hobbies included crocheting, crossword puzzles and word searches. She enjoyed listening to music and watching hummingbirds. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Myrtle Strimback; husband, Leo Lancaster on November 15, 1990; son, Gordon Gross; step-daughter, Linda Lanane; four brothers and four sisters. Betty is survived by her children, Sandy (Ben) Eye, James (Jackie) Lancaster, Kevin (Sue) Lancaster, Kenneth (Toni) Lancaster, all of Hastings; grandchildren, Tiffany (Pat) Neuman, Jeffrey (Beth) Wolfe, Anthony Wolfe, Michael Wolfe, Buckley (Raven) Eye, Nicholas Lancaster, Mindy Lancaster, Jacob Lancaster, BilliJo Lancaster, Jamie Lee (Ryan) Simmet, Jeremy Lancaster, Samantha Lancaster and Aimee Morehouse;20 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sisters, Myrna Lancaster and Geraldine Callihan and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter, 20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48076. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Dan Graybill officiated the service. Interment took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message to the family. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Samuel R. Johnston HASTINGS, MI - Samuel R. Johnston, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born in Harlingen, TX, on February 11, 1926, the son of Horace and Beulah (Troup) Johnston. Samuel attended DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, OH, graduating in 1944. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during World War II from 1944 until 1946. Samuel married Monica Sullivan on May 29, 1948. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a devoted Catholic. Samuel was employed by the Grand Rapids Police department from July 29, 1947 until his retirement on February 6, 1986. He was a National Champion pistol shot. Samuel earned the “Distinguished” medal for his pistol shooting, the highest medal attainable. He provided gun safety education to school aged children and also served as a school safety officer. Samuel loved the outdoors, especially when he could spend time outside with friends and family. His hobbies included hunting and reloading ammunition. Samuel will be lovingly remembered for all his legendary stories. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Beulah Johnston; brothers, Raymond, Bill and Don; sisters, Mildred and Lucy and son, Thomas. Samuel is survived by his wife of 64 years, Monica Johnston; daughter, Madelyn (Dan) Wolf; son, John (Maureen) Johnston; daughter-in-law, Terri Johnston and Cheryl Johnston; son, Tim (Lori) Johnston; grandchildren, Patric Wolf, Carrie (Steve) Schumacher, Tyler, Adam, Zachary (Melissa), Brandi Johnston, Sean (Shannon) and Travis Johnston, Jennifer, Michael, and Ryan Johnston; great grandchildren, Alexus Garrow, Alexandra Johnston, Kameron Rivett, Lenae Gue and many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held Saturday, April 20 at 12 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Fr. Richard Altine, Celebrant. Interment took place at Rosedale Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thin Blue Line, P.O. Box 415, Howell, MI 48844. Arrangements made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — Page 7 YMCA, continued from page 1 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Your number is your card by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist People often decide they need to apply for a new Social Security card because they can’t find their old one. As long as you have all of the required information and documentation, it’s not difficult to obtain a replacement Social Security card. Here’s even better news: You probably don’t need the card. When you think about it, your Social Security number is your Social Security card. That is, knowing your number is usually all you’ll ever need. Know your number by heart, and you’ll never leave home without it. In the event that you really do want or need to get a replacement card, either for yourself or for a child, you can find all the details at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. The ‘Get or Replace a Social Security Card’ page provides information on how to obtain a replacement card and what specific documents you will need to provide. Each situation is unique, but in most cases, you simply need to print, complete and either mail or take the application to Social Security with the appropriate documentation (originals or certified copies only). In almost all cases, though, an application for your newborn’s Social Security card and number is taken in the hospital when you apply for your baby’s birth certificate. Whether you need a Social Security card for yourself or your child, it’s easy to apply for one. But remember: if you already have one and just can’t find it, in most cases all you really need is to know your number. Memorize your Social Security number, and you’ll never leave home without it. Learn more about your Social Security card and number at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Newborn Babies Youngs standing next to the wall of pictures and the picture closeup Part of the pride Chase Youngs feels in his new position as program director at YMCA-Camp Algonquin is that he was once a camper himself as the 1982 camp photo still standing on the office wall documents (second row, sixth from left, wearing ball cap). n’t doubt that some of it is because adults haven’t been trained to be coaches, or they fear their work being judged by other parents. “Some parents get out there, they don’t know what to do, and other parents can be brutal with them,” says Youngs, who’s already working on ways to incorporate high school varsity coaches in training parent coaches. “Every sport has a curriculum atmosphere,” maintains Youngs, “but if a coach doesn’t know what they should be teaching and if kids aren’t learning, [the kids] stand around and get bored.” Youngs is endeavoring to compose ageappropriate training activities in every sport that will feed in to and be consistent with the training methods and athletic paths laid out by high school coaches for their sports. That doesn’t mean, however, that Youngs will be grooming youngsters for Division I athletic scholarships, dreams of stardom and youthful years spent traveling every weekend to elite-level competitions all over the country. Rather, Youngs is intent on teaching a deeper love for sport and its benefits. “I don’t think you need to leave Barry County in order for a child to have a postive athletic experience,” he says. “For the very top, elite kids, that might be the path they have to follow, but, you can also benefit by playing with kids you’re going to go to school with. “The goal of high school sports is to have a healthy, fun experience — it’s not to play college sports. Parents don’t realize how rare a Division I scholarship is.” They also may not realize how rare a find Youngs is as the Y’s new program director. “I’m ecstatic,” says Youngs of the new position, though he may have been referring to the diploma he’ll be picking up next Saturday after his four-year sojourn. “I’m a ‘Y’ guy.” April 8, 2013 to Karen Harvey and Gene Granger of Vermontville. Giovonna was born at 7:54 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Wayne was born at 7:55 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 inches long. ***** Britton Ellis, born at Pennock Hospital on April 8, 2013 at 7:40 p.m. to Jacob Heuss and Nikki Bivens-Heuss of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Clara Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 2013 at 10:32 p.m. to Chad and Sara Keizer of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Kegan Scott, born at Pennock Hospital on April 10, 2013 at 12:25 a.m. to Lacie Converse and Richard King of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Aiden Wayne, born at Pennock Hospital on April 10, 2013 at 3:23 p.m. to Mallorie Densmore and Dalton Armour of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Gabriel Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on April 11, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. to Hayley Bishop and Brett Hammond of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Colby Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on April 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to Kristie and Brandon Burke of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. ***** Gary Matthew, born at Pennock Hospital on April 14, 2013 at 6:27 a.m. to Joseph Guerin and Andrea Payne of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. Doolittles to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary Don and Peg Doolittle were married on April 28, 1943 in Syracuse, New York on his first leave from the Army. They enjoyed seven months together in Abilene, Texas before he went overseas for two years. They had two children, Ron in Hastings and Cheryl (deceased). They have been blessed with four grandsons and five greatgrandchildren. There are no special plans for their day, we are just thankful being together. A Subsidiary of Bronson Healthcare LIFESPAN’S BARRY COMMUNITY HOSPICE We’re growing, expanding and developing! Here’s your opportunity to join a dynamic organization that cares for people like one of the family! We currently have Licensed / Insured / Local RN (prn) Openings Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION 77577983 by choosing to pursue certification in education. What would likely have been a two-year stint for others turned into a four-year challenge for the ambitious Youngs who values most the lessons of persistence and dedication that he demonstrated to his wife, Stacy, and their daughters Maddie, 14, Ellie, 12, and Brook, 9. Now, he’ll display those same values to children and young people from all over Barry County in his new position where he’ll team up again with an old high school colleague, Tom DeVault, the new executive director of YMCA-Camp Algonquin. “I don’t see a need to change a lot of things,” says Youngs, who spent childhood summers at YMCA-Camp Algonquin. “I just want to find ways to make it fun for kids and to give them a better idea if a sport is something they might want to continue to play in school.” Part of making that happen, he points out, is bringing the message of sports and fitness to young people — and not waiting for them to show up at camp. “What I’m trying to kick off this summer is to just get kids thinking about a living a healthy lifestyle, kind of like those NFL 360 commercials you see on television,” says Youngs, his animation beginning to grow. I’d like to have a free, one-hour activity in different locations, maybe Tae Bo in a park then maybe just an hour in another location with just jumping things. “I’d like to get high school teams to come down to help,” he adds, citing recent newspaper coverage of Delton high schoolers mentoring younger students. Youngs’ enthusiasm for sports, programming and education doesn’t stop with the young athletes themselves. He sees a growing lack of volunteers in communities and does- Carter Lee James Hyatt, born at Pennock Hospital on March 29, 2013 to Rebecca and Timothy Hyatt of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9.4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. ***** Avery Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital on March 29, 2013 at 9:05 a.m. to Jeremy and Sara Butler of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. ***** Brennon Anthony, born at Pennock Hospital on March 30, 2013 at 5:06 a.m. to Tachele Bracy and Shaun Mallia of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Mason Royal, born at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 2013 at 8:49 to Staci Thomason and Shelby Smiecinski of Portland. Weighing 4 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Deacon, born at Pennock Hospital on April 3, 2013 at 1:56 a.m. to Sarah Kidder and Andrew Rice of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Timothee Frances, born at Pennock Hospital on April 6, 2013 at 1:37 p.m. to Dennis and Angela Hinckley of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Grace Richele, born at Pennock Hospital on April 5, 2013 at 1:36 p.m. to Richard and Katie Grove of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Asher Steven, born at Pennock Hospital on April 5, 2013 at 8:03 a.m. to Randy and Leslie Brodbeck of Woodland. ***** TWINS, Giovonna Ainsley and Wayne Aaron , born at Pennock Hospital on March TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Barry Community Hospice is looking for successful candidates with previous home care experience or 2 years acute care experience, familiar with electronic records, a valid driver’s license and own transportation. Please Respond to: email resume to Human.resources@lifespancares.org or fax to 269-660-3730 07626434 Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 I sell homes, May I sell yours? The Mark in TradeMark 07623782 MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 Graduate REALTOR® Institute, REALTOR® Associate Broker Certified Residential Specialist BUSINESS BRIEFS 1-269-945-0514 Shipshewana May 21 Detroit Tigers June 23, July 14, Aug. 30, Sept. 21 I *** Fine Lake resident Sandy Kelly was recently awarded board certification as an adult clinical nurse practitioner. Kelly is a palliative care liaison at Bronson Battle Creek and a graduate of Kellogg Sandy Kelly Community College, the University of Michigan, and Liberty University. She has been a Bronson Hospital employee for 25 years and has held the current position since 2009. 305 S. Broadway (M-37), Hastings Chicago Shopping / Sightseeing June 8 n ing Memory Lov o f Rebecca Mepham Warren has been named the new chair of the nursing staff council at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. A Hastings High School and Wheaton R e b e c c a College graduate, Mepham Warren Warren works with children battling cancer or blood disorders. She also is a past winner of the Rosamond Gabrielson Staff Nurse of the Year Award. Realty Inc. “Your Real Estate Connection” Jason A. Rose 7/26/78 - 4/25/04 Pacific Northwest August 5-25 Mall of America August 15-18 Washington D.C. September 9-14 Call or email for more information or a complete brochure! Complete tour information can be found at: Forever loved and remembered! www. hartzlertours.com Your loving family Don’t delay, tours are filling fast, inquire today! 77577914 Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads 517.647.2050 or 855.219.0085 hartzlertours@gmail.com 77577991 �Page 8 — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner CEMETERY, continued from page 1 Lake Odessa by Elaine Garlock The Freight House Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, an exhibit of Michigan books and other items. The following weekend, the museum complex will be open for Spring Into The Past, an annual event of the Tri-River Museum Group, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 and 5. The CROP Walk is Sunday, April 28, starting at 2 p.m. with a gathering at Central United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall. A light lunch will be provided to those who are walking. Check in time is 1 p.m. to turn in pledge envelopes. The route will be marked and a relief vehicle will follow the route to relieve any walkers who feel they cannot finish the course. This week is the final time to make your pledges individually or through one of the several participating churches. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be returned for local use through the Lakewood Community Council. Seventy-five percent will go to alleviate world hunger needs. Last Thursday, a semi-truck with long trailer left Twin City Foods hauling the tall crane which had been used for several weeks in the construction on the addition to the freezer plant. The addition is now enclosed, so the massive steel framework at the upper level is no longer visible. Now viewers can see trucks hauling sand on to the premises. Sump pumps are working almost non-stop after the heavy rains last week. Many people have had flooded basements. New sump pumps were hard to find because of the high demand. John and Debbie Stassek of Bloomingdale, their daughter Larissa and friend of Portland, Ore., joined her parents, Carl and Marj Barcroft of Carlton Center in East Lansing for the Saturday wedding of Ashley Barcroft and Matthew Singh. Other Barcroft relatives were in attendance. The wedding included a vocal duet by Lori McNeil and Tom Reiser, and a table blessing by Rev. Eric Beck of Jackson, formerly of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Group Cares to provide free home repairs in Hastings As many as 70 Hastings residents will benefit from free home repairs provided by an estimated 400 adult and teenage Group Cares work camp volunteers July 21 through July 27. Local organizers are seeking requests for qualified homeowners in the Bliss and South Hanover Street neighborhoods. Group Cares is a nonprofit, interdenominational Christian volunteer home-repair organization, headquartered in Loveland, Colo. Group Cares is being sponsored locally by Barry County United Barry Community Foundation, Barry County United Way, the City of Hastings, and Hastings First United Methodist Church and other Hastings area churches. An anticipated 25,000 young people and adults will participate in 48 work camps in communities across the United States and Canada this summer. At each work camp, teenagers and adults — all members of church youth groups — volunteer a week of their time to repair homes throughout the community. “This represents about 12,000 hours of volunteer labor, with a total economic impact to the community of over $300,000,” said Rev. Don Spachman, pastor at Hastings First United Methodist Church. “These really are remarkable young people,” said Jeff Thompson, of Group Cares. “Each one is actually paying for the privilege of working in your community. Work camp registration fees are used to cover our costs for food, insurance and building materials.” The work camp will be housed at Hastings High School, with work campers sleeping on classroom floors, eating in the cafeteria and enjoying evening programs in the gym. “This service to the community would be impossible without the wonderful cooperation of the Hastings High School,” Spachman said. Group Cares will reimburse all costs to the school. The idea behind the work camps started in Colorado in 1977 when residents suffered from the Big Thompson River flood in which hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed and more than 140 people lost their lives. Church youth groups of many different denominations came from across the country the next summer to help. In 1978, the program went nationwide to include other areas of the country. This summer’s 48 work camps will take place in many different states, including Alabama, West Virginia, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey Pennsylvania, Utah, Illinois, New York, Tennessee, Minnesota and Virginia. Group Cares, formerly Group Work Camps Foundation, is now in its 34th year of service. Repairs offered through the work camp include interior and exterior painting, weatherization, porch and wheelchair ramp construction, and other work. Barry County United Way is in the process of finalizing the list of homes for this summer’s workcamp. Hastings residents interested in applying to receive assistance should call Hastings community development director John Hart, 269945-6001, as soon as possible. Riverside Cemetery millage campaign chair Carl Schoessel addresses the approximately three dozen citizens who attend the forum Thursday evening at the Barry County Commission on Aging. “They have two pieces of that endowment — one that can be used for capital improvements at the cemetery and one that will build, so we have enough proceeds from that fund to operate the cemetery in the future,” he said. Mansfield said the city had a list of approximately $600,000 to $650,000 of desirable, not mandatory, improvements that it would like to make at the cemetery, including paving roads and reinstalling the water system. During the question-and-answer portion of the forum, a resident asked if the city would hired a sexton to live in the caretaker’s house and maintain the cemetery and oversee operations. Mansfield said the city did not intend to create a new position, that it would contract for maintenance services and oversee the work, just as it does for parks. “They would provide the service under our direction,” he said. Ron Holley, a resident of Hastings and owner of Patten Monuments, said that by his calculations a 1-mill levy would raise approximately $120,000 per year, and he had talked with several sextons of other cemeteries in the area and they had told him that it would cost about $54,000 per year to maintain the cemetery. “You are going to have $66,000 in revenue Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of tions until May 7, 2013. Starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 77578145 NOTICE The Hastings City Barry County Airport is seeking to sell the following equipment: One (1) 2007 John Deere Z-445 zero-turn mower with 421 hours One (1) older 12 foot 3 blade Stalk mower (needs some repair) One (1) older 6 foot finish mower (works) Please send sealed bids to: (Attention John Deere Mower, 12 foot brush hog or 6 foot finish mower) Hastings City Barry County Airport, 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Quotes will be accepted until May 21, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Any quotes after deadline will not be considered. The Hastings City Barry County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid. Any questions, or to set up a time to inspect these items, please call Mark Noteboom at 269-945-6306. It is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect any item bid on. All equipment is sold in a (as is condition) with no guarantees or warranties. 77578141 EDWARD JONES Nourish the ‘roots’ of your investment strategy On Arbor Day, which we celebrate this week, people across the country plant trees. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 28th 1-3 PM 1519 Liberty Lane, Hastings $125,000 • Adjacent to golf course (w cart) • 1 Bdrm., Den/Bdrm., 1 1/2 Bath • Finished Basement w 1/2 Bath • 920 sq. ft. each level • Immediate Occupancy 77577903 year, but the city would put the job out for bids and would likely award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder. Mansfield also said that in addition to operation and maintenance, the city also would be responsible for insurance and other costs. “The city is really here by default,” said Mansfield. “There really aren’t many other viable options for funding a cemetery. The townships around us, almost all cemeteries in this area, are subsidized or operated by a government. The chances of a private sector organization coming in to take it over are pretty slim.” In response to another question, Mansfield said burial lots would still be available for purchase by non-city residents; however, the cost for city residents would be lower because they support the cemetery with taxes. Schoessel said that if the state took over the cemetery, it would assume the cemetery’s assets, including the Riverside Cemetery Corporation endowment fund, but the cemetery would be closed, meaning that there would be no maintenance, and the cemetery would no longer be able to authorized to conduct burials, including those for people who have already purchased plots. Financial FOCUS PROJECT MANAGER The Barry County Road Commission is hiring for a Project Manager. The Position is responsible for coordinating, planning, designing, and directing civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, culvert, and storm sewers. A bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience or combination of the two is required. A Job description and application is available online or at the Road Commission office. Resumes and applications can be sent to the Barry County Road Commission (Phone 269945-3449) at P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058 or by email at administration@barrycrc.org. We will be accepting resumes and applica- over and above what it’s going to cost you for maintenance out there,” he said. “I don’t see why, if this [millage] passes, why we can’t hire a sexton for out there, like we had before ... and have a surplus of a minimum of $66,000 per year.” Mansfield said that the City of Hastings is conservative in running all of its operations and hopes to find maintenance services at a much lower cost than anticipated but wants to make sure there are enough funds to cover cost. “If we are successful in running the operation at a lot less than we anticipated here ... we can only levy money for what it costs us to run the cemetery, so it doesn’t do us any good to levy more than it costs us to run the cemetery,” said Mansfield. “That would reduce the costs. If they levy too much it stays within that fund; it doesn’t get used for any other purpose; this is a dedicated fund. That money can’t be used for any other purpose.” Mansfield said operation costs would be probably be higher than $54,000 per year. “There is a level of expectation that comes with a municipal operation that doesn’t come with private cemeteries,” he said adding that he had talked to a company that maintains other cemeteries in the area and had received an estimate of approximately $120,000 per Info: 269-344-0251 UDSA Rural Housing Service Foreclosure sale 833 E Bond St Hastings, MI 49058 Minimum Bid: $24,450.00 (or best offer above minimum bid) OFFER MUST BE IN FORM OF CERTIFIED CHECK THE DAY OF THE SALE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. 3BR, 1 BA, 2 story w/full basement, This description is believed to be correct to our best understanding. DATE & TIME OF SALE: May 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm PLACE OF SALE: Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street, Hasting, MI 49058 FOR INFO CONTACT: 800-349-5097x4500 Or USDA Rural Development 1035 E. Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 For future foreclosure sales and inventory properties access our website: www.resales.usda.gov 77578099 Of course, trees provide us with many benefits, including beauty, fruit and oxygen, as well as protection against land erosion. But the act of planting and nurturing trees can also guide our behavior in other areas of life — such as investing. First of all, consider the vision and patience exhibited by tree growers when they plant their saplings. As an investor, you, too, need this type of perseverance and long-term outlook. When you invest, you should be focused on the long term yet be prepared for the inevitable short-term market downturns. How long is “long term”? Many investors hold quality investments for decades. It’s a long process, but the potential growth you seek will need this time. What else can you, as an investor, learn from tree planters? For one thing, be aware of how they keep their orchards healthy. By providing proper irrigation and disease-prevention measures, they help their trees stay on the long path toward maturity. Similarly, you need to nurture your investment portfolio by continually providing it with the financial resources it needs to stay “healthy.” During periods of market volatility, it can be tempting to take a “time out” from investing — but if you do, you’ll miss out on the potential growth opportunities that may follow. Since no one can really predict the beginnings and endings of either “up” or “down” markets, you’re better off by staying invested. Also, just as horticulturalists take steps to keep their trees from being subject to disease, you can keep your portfolio in good shape by periodically “pruning” it of investments that no longer meet your needs. Here’s something else that tree planters can teach us: diversification. Consider an orchard that contains several different fruit trees; its commercial benefits may be greater than a comparable orchard that only grows apples. Plus, the presence of a variety of trees can prove beneficial if disease strikes one type. In some areas of the country, for example, Dutch Elm Disease wiped out thousands of trees, leaving entire streets treeless. If some other species had also been planted, these streets would still have had the benefits provided by mature trees, even if the elms were gone. As an investor, you don’t want to own just one type of financial asset, such as growth stocks, because if a downturn hits this segment, your entire portfolio could take a big hit. A better strategy would be to populate your “financial orchard” with a variety of investments — such as stocks, bonds and government securities — that are suitable for your situation. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) As an investor, you can learn some lessons from Arbor Day that could prove “tree-mendously” helpful to you as you chart your course for the future — and you won’t even have to “go out on a limb” to put these strategies in place. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 35.53 +.67 AT&T 39.00 +1.06 BP PLC 41.62 +.47 CMS Energy Corp 29.00 +.31 Coca-Cola Co 42.70 +.33 Conagra 36.09 +.59 Eaton 58.16 +.89 Family Dollar Stores 63.56 +1.97 Fifth Third Bancorp 16.47 +.32 Flowserve CP 153.89 -5.20 Ford Motor Co. 13.36 +.24 General Mills 50.68 +.82 General Motors 29.85 +.38 Intel Corp. 23.38 +1.46 Kellogg Co. 66.51 +1.57 McDonald’s Corp 99.76 -3.28 Perrigo Co. 119.98 +1.57 Pfizer Inc. 31.08 +.14 Sears Holding 47.77 -1.01 Spartan Motors 5.26 +.02 Spartan Stores 17.30 +.71 Stryker 64.94 -.14 TCF Financial 14.28 -.52 Walmart Stores 79.09 +.41 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1414.35 $22.97 14,719 644M +42.65 -.53 -37 -58M �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — Page 9 History of Riverside Cemetery, part II The grave of Albert Decatur Kniskern, a brigadier-general who served in the French-American War and World War I, is among the many historic grave sites found in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. The Striker monument, which honors former Secretary of State Daniel Striker, and his family, is said to be the largest marker at Riverside Cemetery. This is the second of a three-part column by the late Esther Walton featuring the county’s largest burial ground, Riverside Cemetery. The series continues this week with stories from 1922, reprinted in the May 16, 1985, Banner. From the sale of the first 100 lots at Riverside, the sum of $3,350 had been realized. In making the first plat, a price of $80 was placed on the three largest lots, and $60 on the five next in size. These were quickly spoken for and the remainder brought prices ranging from $50 to $15 – depending on size and location. According to the records and from personal testimony, Mrs. Nathan Barlow, Jr. was the first person buried in Riverside Cemetery, the date being March 31, 1869. It is related by members of the family still living here that Mrs. Barlow, who was a victim of consumption [tuberculosis], knew her death was only a question of time, and the fall previous had her oldest son, Fred Barlow, secure a rig and in company with her sister, Mary (Mrs. William Goodyear), drove to the cemetery and herself selected the spot for her last resting place. Although the tract was still unplatted, the thought of removal from the old burying grounds, which would be only a short question of time, was distasteful to her. She chose a beautiful spot surrounded by stately trees, with the river in plain view, close to the edge of the bluff in the southeastern section, remarking, ‘The birds will come and sing over my grave and bathe in the river below, and fly back to sing again, and it will never be lonely.” She died Easter Sunday and a few days later her remains were brought on a crude wagon, since no hearse had yet made its appearance in Hastings. Since there was no road into the grounds, the casket was carried from the roadside through the woods to the spot she had chosen. Owing to the fact that the property was not suitably enclosed, a fence was built about the burial plat. That summer, Mrs. Barlow’s brother, William Tyler of Troy, N.Y., a landscape painter of more than ordinary renown, (some of his pictures hang in leading art galleries in New York City), visited Hastings, and the picturesque beauty of the spot made such appeal to him he made a sketch of it. On his return, he sent back a beautiful little painting showing the enclosure, the trees and the river beyond. This is or was, a few years ago, still in possession of members of the Barlow family. No other records were entered that year, but in the fall of 1870, the cemetery came into general use, Mrs. sarah B. Robinson being the second burial recorded on Sept. 18, 1870 and a week later a third body was brought there for interment – a 5-year-old child of William Burger, an attorney. Several removals of bodies from the old cemetery[ originally where they playground is now, between Hastings Middle School and Central Elementary], which became a city park before it was used for a school site, are on record that fall and winter. Records were made in the new Riverside books of dates of interment in the old cemetery whenever possible, as well as the date of re-internment, and some of the former date back to the early 1840s – Emily Knappen, age 22, wife of H.I. PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION JUNE 3, 2013 BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT One Vacancy for a six-year term Interested candidates must file a petition containing forty (40) signatures of registered voters or pay a $100 nonrefundable filing fee in lieu of the petition no later than: 4:00 p.m. May 6, 2013 at the Barry County Clerk’s Office 220 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-1285 Candidates may obtain petition forms at the Barry County Clerk’s office. *Representatives from local boards elect Intermediate School District Board Members. 77578104 Knappen, April 23, 1843; Abby Ann, wife of Dr. William Upjohn, April 23, 1843, being two whose bodies had rested for over 30 years in Hastings’ first burial grounds. (White man’s first burial grounds, Native Americans had what is now known as First Ward Park on North Hanover and Thorn streets as their burial grounds and that predated the village cemetery.) The removal of the bodies from the old cemetery had been carried on in a rather desultory way, and on May 16, 1877, James Sweezey, W. Goodyear and the clerk, John Bessmer, were named to a committee to visit the common council and urge the removal of all bodies remaining there. This they did and, in company with a committee of three from that body – Messre. Dewey, McNaughton, and M. Russell – went to the old cemetery and counted about 130 graves still remaining. Reference to council proceedings in the old files of the Banner furnish the information that they advertised for sealed bids for the work, six being received. Jas. A. Swin gave the lowest bid for the work at $1 [ per reinterment] to “faithfully perform and complete his work.” The task was reported at the July 21 council meeting as completed by Mr. Swin; that it had been well done; that he had removed 127 bodies and 14 tombstones, resetting the same; that 10 bodies had been removed by friends and relatives. For this work, an order was drawn to Mr. Swin for $127 according to the contract, plus $7 additional for removing and setting up the stones. When we realize the arduous work involved of removing, excavating for new graves, cartage and reinterment, the present generation wonders how anyone could be induced to bid it for that price, but $2 a day was considered a top notch wage for day laborers in those times, and since the work lasted only over a period of a few weeks, Mr. Swin realized good money on his days’ work, according to the standards of the 1870s. People residing along Broadway in the 1870s, the main road to and from the cemeteries, remembered well the constant passing of the teams employed in the work of carrying the bodies. We are told it furnished the principal topic of discussion during that time in our small city. It was the custom in those days to toll the bell when funeral processions were passing by, and the bell ringer at the Presbyterian church at that time, who felt the importance of his office, started in to do this at the beginning of the work, but finally concluded it was too arduous a task, remarking the bell had been tolled once anyway for these people, and he guessed it wasn’t necessary to repeat. The Riverside board had allotted space in the free burying ground in the west end of the north side plat, and most of these bodies were buried there, many having been in unmarked graves and others belonging to people who had left Hastings and whose addresses were unknown or were not interested in giving the matter personal supervision. The first record in the free burying ground has been made in Aug. 25, 1873. (Although everyone at that time thought all the bodies were removed from the old cemetery, this later proved not to be the case.) Among them are a brigadier general; a governor of Michigan – Kim Sigler; and Secretary of State Daniel Striker. Daniel Striker’s market is reported to be the largest marker in the cemetery. As a side note – when Jack Patten learned that the general’s grave was without a marker, he purchased one at his own expense. (To be continued) GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. • NOTICE • To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts – Allegan and Barry County, MI DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF HASTINGS BALTIMORE TWP. 155 E Orchard St, Delton Barry Township Hall HOPE TWP 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings Hope Township Hall PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 2 11351 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell Pine Lake Fire Department BARRY TWP PRECINCT 1 155 E Orchard St, Delton Barry Township Hall JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M37 Hwy, Battle Creek Johnstown Township Hall YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 2 1425 S Payne Lake Rd Wayland MI 49348 BARRY TWP PRECINCT 2 155 E Orchard St, Delton Barry Township Hall ORANGEVILLE TWP 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell Orangeville Township Hall CITY OF HASTINGS WARDS 1, 2, 3 & 4 232 W Grand St, Hastings Hastings Middle School GUNPLAIN TOWNSHIP 11351 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell Pine Lake Fire Department PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1 10115 S Norris Rd, Delton Prairieville Township Hall THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS WILL APPEAR on all ballots in the Delton Kellogg School District: I. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,440,000 II. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,350,000 Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, telephone: (269) 623-9246. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL WILL APPEAR on all ballots in the City of Hastings: OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL FOR A MUNICIPAL CEMETERY This proposal will allow the City of Hastings to levy up to 1.00 mill on all taxable property 77578106 to receive revenue to support the operation and maintenance of a municipal cemetery. Shall the City of Hastings amend the Hastings Charter, to increase the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the City of Hastings by one mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for the year 2013 and forward, to provide funds for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of a municipal cemetery? Sample ballots are available at the Michigan Information Voter Center at www.michigan.gov/vote. An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information. QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before May 7, 2013 Resident of Michigan and the township/city where you are registered to vote. ************************************* Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township or City Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#1-800-649-3777. �Page 10 — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Next Civil War seminar to discuss what soldiers ate The Lansing/Sunfield Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will continue its commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial with the next in their series of free Civil War history seminars Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m. The program will be at the Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 West Grand Ledge Highway (M-43). Eric Perkins will present “Beyond Hardtack and Coffee: What Civil War Soldiers Ate.” Perkins is a historian with the Michigan Historical Museum where he oversees artifact collections and develops exhibits. He is a regular presenter on military topics for the museum’s Big History Lesson, an in-depth, handson program for grade school children. He has also presented on Civil War topics for the Smithsonian Associates. Perkins holds master’s degrees from Norwich University in military history and Michigan State University in anthropology. Ultimately, the food that people eat in any era is made up of the culture, society and economics of how they produce, process and eat food. As a distinct sub-culture, the Union Army during the Civil War had its own foodways, he said; a composite of army regulations, logistics and the personal practices and tastes of thousands of “soldier cooks.” Moving beyond hardtack and coffee, Perkins’ presentation will take a broader look at the diet, tastes, economics, transportation and food technology of Union soldiers. Army foodways were affected by social, economic, and technological developments in the North, as well as global military advances. The solutions created to feed the army, in turn, spurred leaps in civilian food technology, processing and production, he said. “Come join us, as Eric Perkins brings Civil War history alive with his presentation,” said Paul Arnold, member of the Sunfield Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War group. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Directions and maps to the seminar location can be viewed on the website, http://suvcw.org/mi/017/017home.htm; click on the announcement link. The presentation is officially recognized by the State of Michigan, Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War as a Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew F. Omara and Sally M. Omara, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 1999, and recorded on October 4, 1999 in instrument 1036076, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One and 31/100 Dollars ($74,251.31). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northerly 35 feet of Lot 4 all of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Plat of Sunnyside as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 45. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #381443F02 (04-04)(04-25) 77577506 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jo Anne Murray, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005 in instrument 1156029, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 82/100 Dollars ($162,498.82). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Additional vacant lot described as: That portion of Lot numbered 40 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Barry County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; and running thence Southerly on the Westerly line of said Lot Numbered 2 extended, 132 feet to Walnut Drive; thence Easterly along the North line of said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feet to the point of beginning. Also commencing at a point on the South line of Walnut Drive, 22 feet West of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Southerly a distance of 120 feet; thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary; thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #267286F02 77577804 (04-18)(05-09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy R. Hernandez, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2009, and recorded on July 2, 2009 in instrument 200907020006901, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Twenty-Seven and 41/100 Dollars ($70,027.41). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 80 Rods South of the Northwest corner of said section 22, thence East 40 Rods, thence South 8 Rods 6 Feet, thence West 20 Rods, thence North 60 Feet, thence West 20 Rods, thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #349453F02 (04-11)(05-02) 77577725 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Williams and Brenda L. Williams, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded on November 27, 2007 in instrument 20071127-0004622, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight and 38/100 Dollars ($108,338.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, except that part thereof lying South of the centerline of Butler Road and East of the centerline of Bird Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422306F01 (04-11)(05-02) 77577703 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy A. Ward and Sandra L. Ward, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc., successor by merger with ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003 and recorded July 9, 2003 in Instrument Number 1108120, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred FortyEight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 Dollars ($148,358.51) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 23, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees, 36 minutes 44 seconds West 396.00 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1051.68 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 272.03 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East 396.00 feet along the West line of the East 333 feet of the West 100 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds West 175.45 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northerly 94.04 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 18 degrees 25 minutes 46 seconds West 93 .90 feet (Delta - 10 degrees 46 minutes 33 seconds) to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for ingress and egress.Subject to and together with easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a strip of land 86 feet wide the center line of which is described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1148.26 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northwesterly 160.49 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 14 minutes 14 seconds West 159.80 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 163.68 feet; thence Northwesterly 196.05 feet along a 370 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 16 degrees 15 minutes 13 seconds West 193.76 feet; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 244.62 feet; thence North 21 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds West 117.85 feet; thence Northwesterly 141.52 feet along a 170 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears North 45 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 137.45 feet; thence North 69 degrees 12 minutes 03 seconds West 224.85 feet; thence North 82 degrees 20 minutes 23 seconds West 194.62 feet; thence Northwesterly 293.67 feet along a 220 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 44 degrees 05 minutes 53 seconds West 272.35 feet; thence North 05 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds West 320.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 37 seconds East 142.45 feet; thence Northeasterly 296.01 feet along a 320 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 38 minutes 37 seconds East 285.57 feet; thence North 53 degrees 08 minutes, 37 seconds East 272.45 feet; thence South 36 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds East 17.0 feet to Reference Point "A"; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 51 seconds East 570.0 feet to the place of ending of said 86 foot wide easement. Also a 60 foot radius circle, said radius point being the previously described Reference Point "A" the outside 10 feet along each said 86 foot strip and the 60 foot radius circle are for utility purposes and the inside 66 feet and the 60 foot radius circle are for roadway purposes. Utility crossings across the roadway may be done where deemed necessary. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 25, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-003643 77578118 (04-25)(05-16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($135,057.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419884F02 77578094 (04-25)(05-16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Knapper and Lisa Knapper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 27, 2002, and recorded on January 7, 2003 in instrument 1095057, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two and 54/100 Dollars ($153,132.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, 990 feet South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 330 feet; thence East 1320 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 330 feet; thence West 1320 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #296859F02 (04-11)(05-02) 77577643 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting April 9, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Pledge and roll call Six board members present, 14 guests attended Approved March minutes & Various dept. reports Drainage Section 29 Commercial usage of tax exempt property Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 8:27 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown – Supervisor 77578102 Read full minutes on twp. website SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by TRAVIS K. CHILTON and KRISTY J. CHILTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2007, and recorded on January 25, 2007, in Document No. 1175559, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($74,666.98), including interest at 6.380% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 2, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 22 OF WALTHOR PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 1 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 LBPS.002872 FNMA (04-04)(04-25) 77577534 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L. Troseth and Patricia Troseth AKA Patricia A. Troseth, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2005, and recorded on March 14, 2005 in instrument 1142698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ten and 42/100 Dollars ($135,610.42). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Fairview Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 6, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #369148F03 (04-18)(05-09) 77577866 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Exchange Club working to ‘brush out’ child abuse Members of the Exchange Club of Hastings will be part of the nationwide Believe in the Blue child abuse prevention project at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27, at the Family Fare store. The Hastings Exchange Club will be accepting freewill donations as it distributes toothbrushes and positive parenting tip cards. All donations will support the Family Resource Center, which is dedicated to preventing child abuse in Barry County. Rehearsing for their part in the single biggest child abuse prevention service event in the national Exchange Club’s 102-year history are (from left) Nancy Bradley, Exchange Club member; Dr. James Peurach, who’s furnishing the gift toothbrushes; and Karen Jousma, Family Resource Center director and Exchange Club member. Area students awarded Congressional Medal of Merit Local high school seniors were among the Congressional Medal of Merit recipients honored Saturday morning at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids during an awards ceremony hosted by Rep. Justin Amash. In all, 37 students from the Third Congressional District received the Congressional Medal of Merit. The award recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated exemplary citizenship and academic excellence. Recipients were nominated by their high school principals or guidance counselors. Local Congressional Medal of Merit recipients include: Sarah Banister, Hastings High School. Allison Brown, Thornapple Kellogg High School. Jordan Kietzman, Lakewood High School. Rose Marie O’Grady, Barry County Christian School. Claire Timmer, Caledonia High School. “I am honored to recognize these deserving students for their outstanding achievements. I wish them great success in their future endeavors,” said Amash. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George J Strand, A Single Person, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2008, and recorded on March 10, 2008 in instrument 20080310-0002169, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty and 48/100 Dollars ($101,460.48). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 7, East Town Homes, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422332F01 77577855 (04-18)(05-09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Payne II and Amy Payne, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006, and recorded on August 16, 2006 in instrument 1168688, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-8 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 81/100 Dollars ($106,573.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 28, which lies North 2 degrees 15 minutes East, 495.03 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section; thence North 2 degrees 15 minutes West, 241.40 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 608.90 feet to an iron 19 feet West of the centerline of the road; thence South 01 degrees 23 minutes West, 241.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West, 616.77 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422287F01 77577481 (04-04)(04-25) FORECLOSURE NOTICE – BARRY COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bruce Royal and Dorothy E. Royal, his wife, to MG Investments, Inc., an Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 1998, recorded May 26, 1998, in Document No. 1012421, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Sterling Bank & Trust F.S.B. by an assignment dated May 22, 1998, recorded September 7, 1999, in Document No. 1034961, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof, the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Five and 01/100 ($75,005.01) Dollars, including interest at 11.09% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 o’ clock p.m., on May 2, 2013. Said premises are situated in Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, thence East 545 feet for a place of beginning, thence North 782 feet; thence East 775 feet; thence South 282 feet; thence West 345 feet; thence South 500 feet; thence West 435 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28, 2013 Sterling Bank & Trust F.S.B. Assignee of Mortgagee THAV GROSS PC Attorneys David J. Bennett (P10690) 30150 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 444 Bingham Farms, MI 480254549 (248) 645-1700 (04-04)(04-25) 77577487 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R. SEARLES and DEANNA L. SEARLES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2008, and recorded on October 2, 2008, in Document No. 20081002-0009670, and re-recorded on April 8, 2013 in Document No. 2013-004849, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Thirty Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($179,030.41), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 16, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 31, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 47 SECONDS EAST 660 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31 A DISTANCE OF 1324.76 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 332.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 1324.74 FEET TO SAID SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 332.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 330.88 FEET TO THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF PINE LAKE ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 418.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE 66.75 FEET, THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 597.57 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SECTION LINE 131.56 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 2650.82 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 66 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE 2303.78 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 934.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005068 FHA (04-18)(05-09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. McNett III and Gwendolyn K. McNett, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2009, and recorded on July 24, 2009 in instrument 200907240007654, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One and 18/100 Dollars ($87,161.18). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 495.00 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West along said East and West 1/4 line 826.42 feet to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West along said centerline 252.61 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 825.60 feet; thence South 1 degrees 01 minutes East 251.90 feet to the place of beginning, Excepting therefrom: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 946.42 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 375.00 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 252.61 feet along said centerline; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 375.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 252.28 feet parallel with said centerline of Kingsbury Road to said point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422499F01 77577996 (04-25)(05-16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on May 5, 2005 in instrument 1146012, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($133,763.19). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, Page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East, 103.14 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East, 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West, 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof. City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #241882F03 77577649 (04-11)(05-02) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W Speer and Alison F Speer, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 15, 2003 in instrument 1119240, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred SixtyFour and 58/100 Dollars ($61,364.58). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 14, of H.J. Kenfields addition to City of Hastings, fka Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 Page 9 of Plats The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422898F01 77577744 (04-11)(05-02) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER J. HARTKE, an unmarried man, whose address is 833 E. Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, with an office being located at 3260 Eagle Park Drive, Suite 107, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated April 28, 2009 and recorded April 30, 2009 in Instrument No. 200904300004685 of Barry County Records; and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due for principal, interest, and other applicable charges, the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTYTHREE AND 60/100 ($101,483.60) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday May 9, 2013 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., local time, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 4.6250% percent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Lands and premises situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, and State of Michigan: Lot 7, except the West 10 feet, also Lot 8, Block 12, H.J. Kenfields Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, also a fractional lot North of Lot 7 described as commencing at a point on the North line of Lot 7 that is East 10 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 7, thence Northerly along the extension of the West property line to the Right of Way of State Street, thence Southeasterly along the Right of Way of State Street to a point where the North line of Lot 7 intersects with the Right of Way of State Street, thence West to the Place of beginning; also a blank lot East of Lot 8 described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 8; thence Easterly along the Right of Way of Bond Street to the Westerly edge of the right of Way of State Street; thence Northwesterly along the right of way of State Street to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 8, thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this foreclosure, contact USDA, Rural Development at the Centralized Servicing Center, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, Building 105, FC-215, St. Louis, Missouri 63120, telephone 800-349-5097, ext. 4500. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the abovedescribed property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee By: Robert J. Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee Scheuerle & Zitta, LLP 300 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616-842-1470 77577749 �Page 12 — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner CONSTRUCTION, continued from page 1 A new 2,400-square-foot showroom addition is just the latest expansion for Dave Hayes’ business, Daval’s Used Furniture and Antiques, on the western entrance to the city of Hastings. A tire storage area at Mensch Manufacturing is the subject of county board discussion. of the property on which he once lived and kept his longtime real estate office. “We loved the property, but we’ve been paying taxes on it, and it’s just been sitting there. It was just an extra piece.” The location, its prominent setting, and the neighboring hotel will make a dynamic position for a business attracted to the property’s designated C-3 commercial zoning, said Poll. What he will miss, he concedes, will be the tall tales he’s been able to tell about his own plans for the property, which includes a picturesque view of a section of wetlands to the east. “I told somebody who asked me what I was going to do with it that I was going to build a 600-room hotel,” chuckles Poll, who had to explain the follow-up concern about building on the wetlands. “I told him that I was going to build glass floors so people could walk through and see the fish below.” Hayes, too, can tell stories about his life as a businessman, most of which revolve around the encouragement and support he got from his older brother, Bob, the founder of the legendary Bob’s Gun and Tackle business. “Business has been good,” he says as he Items taken from Attempted break-in unlocked vehicle reported A Plainwell man reported theft from a An employee of the Up In Smoke shop at vehicle parked in front of his home April 9. The vehicle was not locked, he told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Items reportedly taken include a three-ring work binder with $40 cash and an Apple iPod. The gas cap also had been removed and placed under the vehicle. He believes gas may have been siphoned. Police estimate the value of all items taken to be about $75. A major expansion at Mensch Manufacturing along M-37, just south of the city, will become a strong indication of Hastings’ business vibrancy. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help Wanted For Sale Garage Sale DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days! 1-800-882-7364. AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 HUGE MOVING/GARAGE SALE, Thursday, April 25th, 9:00am-5:00pm; Friday, April 26th, 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday, April 27th, 10:30am-3:00pm. 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Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. talks of the new expansion, which will become an additional showroom, “but, if it hadn’t been for my brother, Bob, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Hayes is at the center of a business that began to grow when he opened the doors in his original location across the street from Bob’s Gun and Tackle in February 1991. After moving to the present location just east of Bob’s, the younger Hayes added more buildings. With the completion of the present expansion, perhaps next month, Hayes will have five showroom buildings and 15,000 square feet of space for antiques and furniture that he says covers all time periods, from “primitive to the present.” The present is changing every day at Mensch Manufacturing, where earth-moving equipment is excavating ground just north of the company’s location for a major new facility and the reported addition of several new jobs. The business and property have been the subject of several discussions before the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The board voted April 9 to approve rezoning of the property from general commercial to light industrial, but Commissioner James Dull insisted that assurances be forwarded to business owner Don Mensch that a long-standing drainage problem would be addressed by the county. Mensch, Dull pointed out, is adding two retention ponds to the addition site’s acreage. Dull also raised the issue of unsightly old tire storage, used in the business’s manufacturing process, which is visible to motorists on M-37. He expressed hope that the business will be addressing the issue as part of its expansion and improvement project, especially since county zoning administrators have not required a privacy fence which, Dull said, would have been required “if it was anywhere else.” Requests for comment from Mensch Manufacturing were not returned. Four people injured in two-car crash Four people were taken to area hospitals after being injured in a two-vehicle collision Monday evening on M-37 near Sager Road south of Hastings. According to Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post, one driver tried to pass a slower-moving farm vehicle and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. The accident remains under investigation. No further details of the crash were available at press time. 77573427 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Spring Creek Court, Middleville, told police she believed someone tried to break in to the shop. She reported it April 20 at about 11:51 a.m. She said she locked up the business the night before, and when she came in the next day, the lock was heavily scratched, looking like someone tried to gain entry. Police did not find any evidence that entry was made and noted the lock still works. Minor in possession Employee’s car hit goes to jail A woman and her boyfriend got into an while she works argument that led to the woman spending An employee at the BP gas station at time in jail. Hastings Police were called to a home on East Walnut Street April 19. Officers spoke to the 20-year-old woman who said she was having a fight with her boyfriend. She also told officers “I am drunk” and that her boyfriend supplied her with the alcohol. Police arrested the woman for being a minor in possession of alcohol as a second offense. She was taken to the Barry County Jail. A report will be reviewed by the Barry County Prosecuting attorney office for possible charges against the boyfriend for supplying the alcohol. Lost dog was not far from home A dog believed stolen nearly 18 months ago, may not have been far from home all this time. The owner contacted police about a dog her husband noticed while jogging that he believed was their missing pet. She told police that about a year and a half ago, she believed someone removed the padlock on the kennel and released her two dogs. One dog was found in front of her home that same day, apparently having been killed after being hit by a vehicle on M-79. She told police she hadn’t seen the second dog since the incident but had filed a police report about the missing dog. The owner said her husband was out jogging a couple of weeks ago and saw a dog he thought was theirs. When it responded to its name, the owners contacted police. A sheriff’s deputy went to the residence where the dog was seen and asked the owner how he acquired the dog. The owner said the dog showed up at his property about a year and a half ago and he started taking care of it. He told police he didn’t steal the dog and that the former owners could have the animal back. The former owners said as long as the dog wasn’t stolen, the animal could stay with the man. South M-37, Hastings, said her car was hit in the parking lot, and driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. The incident was reported April 3 at about 12:20 p.m. The employee said she saw a car leave the parking lot at a high speed, then later that day noticed the damage to her own vehicle. Police found a white paint scrape along the driver’s side. Ammunition reported stolen A 20-year-old Byron Center man reported theft of ammunition while he was at Yankee Springs State Game Area. The man told police he was at the game area at the gun range near Yankee Springs Road and Shaw Lake Road. He had his ammunition lying near his truck while he was on the range. He said another man drove up and parked near his truck, talked to him and then left. The complainant said he then left and forgot his ammunition, and when he went back to get it, the ammunition was gone. Texas man’s chainsaw missing from work site A Texas man reported theft from a building site on Dowling Road in Delton. The man told police the house in Delton was built within the past three years and that thefts have been reported from the contractors working at the site. He told police his chainsaw was missing and that someone had tampered with a door on one of the outbuildings. The chainsaw is estimated to be worth $300. The man said the theft may have happened sometime since September 2012. Man arrested during Stalking continues; daughter’s probation stalker lands in jail A man who told police in March that he meeting would not quit stalking his girlfriend kept A 36-year-old Middleville man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and violating his probation while bringing his daughter to the Barry County Courthouse to meet with her probation officer. The incident occurred about 10 a.m. April 18 when a probation officer in the courthouse asked a security officer to administer a Breathalyzer test on the father. He reportedly registered .128 percent blood alcohol level Officers asked if he drove to the courthouse that morning, and he admitted he did. He said he was bringing his 14-yearold daughter in to meet with her probation officer. The man said he had been drinking the night before, but had not been drinking that morning. Sheriff’s deputies arrested the man who also was on probation. He faces charges of probation violation, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a second offense, and driving while his license is suspended. his word and has been arrested again for aggravated stalking. The man was arrested April 23 by Hastings City Police after a warrant was issued for violating a court order preventing him for having contact with the victim. The victim reported to Hastings Police that she was receiving several more telephone calls and text messages from the man. The suspect was taken to the Barry County Jail on charges of aggravated stalking. Urinating in public lands man in jail Hastings police arrested a 34-year-old Hastings man April 21 at about 3 a.m. after they saw the man urinating on a building near the intersection of West State and Jefferson streets. Officers said the man appeared intoxicated. He was taken to the Barry County Jail on pending charges of being a disorderly person. He registered a blood alcohol level of .25 percent. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — Page 13 Road reps address local, state roads crisis A crowd of more than 70 concerned Barry County citizens attends Wednesday’s town hall meeting at the Community Enrichment Center to discuss the critical situation facing county and state roads. Wednesday’s road funding town hall was called by State Rep. Mike Callton (foreground) and included expert perspective from Brad Lamberg (center), managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, and MDOT’s Kelly Bartlette. (Photos by Seth Graves). by Seth Graves The bottleneck of rapidly deteriorating road conditions and the quickly growing costs to repair them brought more than 70 Barry County residents to a special town hall meeting called by State Rep. Mike Callton at the Barry County Enrichment Center Wednesday, April 17. Also on hand were Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, and Kelly Bartlette, a member of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s governmental affairs office, both of whom addressed the state’s current road funding crisis and its impact on state and local funding. Lamberg and Bartlette directly addressed the increasingly critical issue of dwindling road funding at a time when repair costs are increasing. Numerous other transportation and roadway-related topics were discussed, though the evening’s focus continued to be on the reasons the state is facing a road crisis and what can be done to get out from under it. Bartlette presented an option he termed “assets management concepts, which MDOT and numerous other county road commission are using, with the thought that if the state pays “a little on proactive maintenance, then this would save much greater expense” on future, more extensive, repairs. gasoline goes to local government and schools, not to roads and transportation. Callton, while deferring the majority of the meeting to Bartlette and Lamberg, summed up the need for the meeting. He said his office has received such a large volume of calls pertaining to road conditions that he felt he needed to talk with constituents about where the state was headed and how they needed to get there. Callton also said that, according to the different types of phone calls his office has received, feelings appear to be extremely mixed regarding what the legislature needs to do to fix the problems. “It ranges from ‘We want brand new roads but we don’t want to pay for them,’ to ‘whatever taxes you want, we will pay them, just give us new roads,’ and everything in between,” said Callton. He said everyone seems to agree that road repair is needed, but that ever-looming question about where the money is coming from will be debated for some time. Unfortunately, he pointed out, there is little time to debate. The following are proposals being put forward by lawmakers in Lansing: • Option 1 — a plan proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder that would require Michigan residents to pay an additional 60 percent in vehicle registration fees and an increase of the gas tax from the current 19 cents (gasoline) and 15 cents (diesel) to a wholesale rate of 33 cents per gallon. These increases would bring a projected increase in road revenue to $1.2 billion annually. • Option 2 — an increase to the state’s sales tax from the current 6 percent to 8 percent, with nearly all of the additional revenue directed specifically to the Michigan Transportation Fund. The transportation fund Guys roll a couple late-season 300-games at Hastings Bowl Ben Bowman was the third bowler to roll a 300 at Hastings Bowl this season, rolling his perfect game April 17. Bartlette also touched on the current use of state revenue for MDOT funding, pointing out that the department has aggressively reduced its expenses. According to MDOT records, since the last fuel tax increase in 1997, the department has decreased staffing numbers by 27 percent and also has reduced more than $70 million in costs over the past three years. At the same time, however, Michigan has seen a steady decrease in federal funding, with a slight uptick in 2009. Bartlette wrote that off as an anomaly, stating that it was a funding boost through federal grants. He called the audience’s attention to the fact that, while federal funding has decreased, the cost of materials for road repair and maintenance also has steadily increased. Lamberg echoed Bartlette’s philosophy in the use of the asset management concept, saying Barry County also uses the concept because it seems to be the best utilization of taxpayer money in road maintenance and repair. Lamberg addressed the current trends in statewide roads (not specific to Barry County), and their conditions, citing that, in 2010, 33 percent of all federally funded state roads were labeled in “poor condition.” If no additional funding is acquired, Lamberg said it is forecasted that the number of “poor roads” will increase to 50 percent in the very near future. “We are actually almost there already,” he told the audience. On a rating scale of 1 to 10, he said Barry County roads received just under a 7.5 rating in the early 2000s, which translates to a “good to fair” rating. Currently, however, Barry County roads are receiving a rating of 6.3. Lamberg said that the local road commission, too, has felt the impact of federal funding cuts. Currently, Barry County is backlogged nearly $11 million in needed road repair, with the needed funding focusing mainly on primary and secondary roads. Lamberg said that there would be additional costs if other essential items were factored in, including bridge repairs and the updating of necessary equipment, just to name two. So, where does all of a taxpayer’s money go? According to MDOT literature provided at the meeting, fuel taxes break down as follows: For a $3.89 per gallon purchase, 18.7 cents is the Michigan gas tax, 6 percent sales tax accounts for 21 cents, and 18.4 cents is the federal gas tax. According to this illustration, Michigan collects 39.7 cents for each gallon of gasoline sold in the state. The money is then disseminated to schools, local government, transit systems and roads. Currently, more than half of the state’s tax on is used to fund the state’s roadway projects. A small portion of this revenue would be sent to the comprehensive transportation fund, which pays for various public and freight transport services. Option 2 also eliminates the state’s fuel tax, which would reduce costs at the pump. According to the documentation provided at the town hall meeting, Option 2 would save Michigan motorists nearly $924 million in lower fuel costs but, with the increase in the state’s sales tax, would still generate $2.6 billion toward Michigan roads. • Option 3 — similar to Option 2, this proposal also would bring an increased sales tax. However, this proposal only calls for an increase to the sales tax of 1 percent. This increase is projected to bring in $1.4 billion in new revenue for roads, and does not address any changes to the current state fuel tax. An increase of 1 percent to the sales tax would generate a projected $1.4 billion in additional revenue toward Michigan roadways. • Option 4 — a hybrid sales tax initiative that would eliminate the sales tax on motor fuel and increase the sales tax by 1 percent on all other goods. This proposal also calls for an additional increase to the gasoline tax of 40 cents and 37 cents to diesel. While motorists would pay nearly the same as the current cost for fuel, this proposal ensures that all of the revenue would be directed toward roads. This proposal is projected to bring in an additional $1.3 billion for Michigan roads. • Option 5 — essentially a re-do of a failed 2007 legislative bill with some additional language and tax adjustments. Option 5 proposes charging the 6 percent sales tax to services currently not taxed, such as satellite television and personal care (excluding hair cuts). This proposal also would eliminate sales tax on fuel, increase the gasoline tax to a flat 40 77577932 77577926 77577935 Andy McBrian rolled a 300-game April 3 at Hastings Bowl, joining the short list of bowlers who have accomplished the feat this season. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77577923 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 77577929 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! cents per gallon (diesel increased to 37 cents), reduce the real estate transfer tax to 1 percent and the income tax to 4.3 percent. This proposal, with the additional services being taxed, is expected to generate $1.07 billion in additional funding for roads throughout Michigan. BOWLING SCORES Thursday Angels Final Standings Varneys’ Const. 84; Miller Farm Repair 80; Riverfront Fin. 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Ames 218-571. �Page 14 — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner United Way announces funding to local agencies Banner publisher honored by professional group Hastings Banner publisher Fred Jacobs (second from left) was honored Friday by Community Papers of Michigan with the association’s inaugural Outstanding Community Paper Professional Award. Named after the late John Gaedert, a Charlotte newspaper publisher, the award recognizes Jacobs for his contributions of community support and dedication to community papers. The presentation was made during CPM’s annual convention held at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University and was attended by Gaedert’s children (from left), Cindy Gaedert-Wing, Brinda Ridenour and Johnny Gaedert. Jacobs is part of a three-generation membership on the CPM board. His late father, Melvin Jacobs, once served as president as did Jacobs. Currently Jacobs’ son, Jon, serves as vice president of the CPM board. CPM, founded in the 1930s, has more than 120 member publications with total circulation of over 2.4 million. Six different Saxons score in Gold win over Ottawa Hills Hastings’ varsity girls’ soccer team is 1-1 in the OK Gold Conference after starting the week with back-to-back league contests. The Saxons topped Ottawa Hills 8-0 in Hastings Tuesday. Sarah Taylor and Drew Cooley had two goals each for the Saxons. Jordan Morrison, Autumn Demott, Megan Ziegler and Kaley Ziegler had one goal each. Assists went to Mary Felpausch, Madison Bolo, Haley Perkins-Craven and Kaley Ziegler. “The conditions where what is becoming almost normal playing conditions for this spring, with lots of down pouring rain,” said Saxon head coach Tim Schoessel. “It was great to see lots of Saxon players get involved in the scoring in this game.” The Saxons didn’t allow the Bengals a single shot in the game, and didn’t even allow the Bengals in the scoring third of the field for the entire game as Collyn Shaeffer, Demott and Samantha Ackles shared time in net. “We needed a game like this to get some players comfortable at their positions and see what our offense could do,” Schoessel said. Things were tougher in the conference opener Monday, as the Saxons fell 5-1 at Wayland. The Wildcats built a 3-0 lead in the first half. Tori Schoessel scored the Saxons’ lone goal, in the second half on a free kick from outside the 18-yard box. “We had many other shots on goal in the second half, but just could not find the back of the net,” coach Schoessel said. “Wayland has a very fast team on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, and controlled the tempo the better part of the game. Their offense kept our defense hard at work for most of the game.” Hastings goal keepers Shaeffer and Demott faced eight shots each and made several good saves to try and keep their team in the game. The Saxons are scheduled to visit Otsego Friday, then will be home to take on Thornapple Kellogg Monday at Johnson Field. S A LT S A L E FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH • 9 AM-12 NOON SALT Cash & Carry 5 Twenty-seven programs will be funded through allocations with an additional 56 agencies receiving designations, announced Cort Collison, Barry County United Way allocations chairperson. More than 2,500 donors supported the Barry County United Way ‘Give Today, Change Tomorrow’ 2012-13 campaign and the Florence Tyden Groos Endowment Fund. The allocations committee presented its recommendations for funding agencies for the 2013-14 fiscal year, and the Barry County United Way Board of Directors approved agency recommendations as presented, said Collison. Any 501(c)3 agency was able to submit an application by the December deadline. The funding amounts granted were based on these requests. Funding is divided into four community impact areas: helping youths reach their full potential; supporting families to achieve wellbeing and success; assisting senior adults find and maintain independence; and addressing urgent and emerging needs. MSU Extension 4-H will utilize $50,000 in funding to maintain the full-time 4-H program staff in support of the 4-H programs. Barry County Substance Abuse will use its $15,0000 allocation to deliver school-based substance-abuse-prevention programs to students in all five schools in the county and will develop, enhance and implement a community youth-based prevention activities and prevention education for parents of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters will continue to match adult mentors with youth as well as expand the school based model. “The allocation of $3,000 awarded to Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan helps to remove barriers and make” the possible a reality for many girls in your community,” said Christine Anderson, fund development leader for Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. “We truly appreciate the continued support and belief in Girl Scouts.” Leadership Youth Quest will utilize its $4,000 in funding toward a three-day leadership weekend focusing on strengths of students and how diverse groups of individuals can work together to achieve a common goal. The Barry County Sheriff Department’s School Liaison program was granted $3,500 in funding to continue providing an officer in four schools in the county with the goal of reducing truancy and bullying and implementing conflict management. Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation will utilize its $7,577 in United Way funding to reduce overall registration fees for recreation opportunities to be able to waive part of registration fees based on economic hardship. Michigan Crossroads Council – Boy Scouts will utilize its $4,000 in funding to provide opportunities for youths age 7 to 20 to participate in scouting adventures. With its $75,000 allocation, the YMCA will continue to expand its after-school care program with United Way funding by assisting families struggling with registration fees, as well as expanding youth sports programs outside of the Hastings area. The application states that funds provided through the United Way allow the YMCA to offer programs and services at a reduced rate, making these affordable to the general community. Barry County United Way direct programming for youths includes the backpack program and Toys for Barry County Kids. The Supporting families to achieve well being and success division had seven programs apply for and receive funding. Court Appointed Special Advocates will use $5,000 in funding to train additional volunteers who are sworn officers of the court, appointed by a judge to represent and advocate for the needs of children in foster care and help the children achieve permanency. The Family Support Center will use a portion of its $16,000 allocation for the CRIB program. This program began in 2007 after learning the use of unsafe sleeping conditions was causing infant deaths in the community. The center also will use funding for its education series, the Pierre the Pelican newsletter and “Your Baby’s First Year” book for all new parents. MSU Extension – Building Strong Families will use $15,000 to continue its program for targeted at-risk families of 8-yearold children. This program’s goal is to promote children’s academic success by focusing on emerging literacy and school readiness. Habitat for Humanity will use $21,500 to assist with building two Habitat homes this year. Partner families will be chosen through a selection process that often sees four times more applicants than the organization can serve. The Kinship Care program at the Commission on Aging received $17,250 in funding for the coordinator position which offers support to families raising relative children. Program assistance includes navigation through governmental paperwork, referrals for legal and child care resources, working with schools and serving as advocates to caregivers. The Commission on Aging received $15,000 in funding in the area of helping seniors find support and maintain independence. The InHome Service program provides care to older adults who are unable to perform the personal tasks required to maintain them in their homes, targeting seniors with chronic and terminal illness who need assistance. The Meals on Wheels program will continue to Panthers have no trouble topping Rams Delton Kellogg’s varsity track and field teams are both 2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association after scoring lopsided wins over visiting Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday. The shot put was the only event the Delton Kellogg boys didn’t win in their 86-24 victory over the visiting Rams. The Panthers swept all three scoring places in the 100-meter dash the 400-meter run, and the 1600-meter run. Brady Mills took the 100 for the Panthers in 11.93 seconds. Franklin James led the sweep of the 400, finishing in 1 minute, and also won the 200 in 23.25. Brandon Robbins swept the hurdles and Jarryd Calhoun the distance races for Delton. Robbins took the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.15 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 42.8. Calhoun finished the 1600 in 5:08.99. The 800-meter run went to the Panthers’ Logan Hansen, who hit the finish line in 2:21.32. Calhoun, Brennan Foote, Hansen and Zach Haas started the meet with a winning time of 9:55.40 in the 3200-meter relay. James, Jacob Reed, Kenmark Maligat and Robbins won the 800-meter relay in 1:43.43. Chase Henderson, Reed, Steven Patrick and Maligat teamed to win the 400-meter relay in 50.68. In the 1600- meter relay, Delton got a win from the team of Hansen, Kenny Coates, Foote and Robbins which finished in 4:04. The Panthers’ lone win in the field was by Anthony Bates, who threw the discus 111-4. The high jump, long jump and pole vault weren’t contested because of the rainy weather. The Rams won a handful of events in the girls’ meet, but didn’t have the numbers to keep pace with the Panthers. Delton scored an 81-25 victory. The Panthers were especially strong in the distance events, sweeping the 1600-meter run and getting the only points in the 3200-meter run with Marcie Stevens winning in 14:20.03. Megan Grimes led the sweep of the 1600 in 6:38.11. The Panthers swept the two field events too, with Christy Gonzalez taking the discus at 80-2 and Mallory Sewell the shot put at 326. Kristen Mohn scored in each of the throws for Delton too. Sammi Cleary won the 300-meter low hurdles for Delton in 58.80 and Brianna Russell took the 400 in 1:07.08 for the Panthers’ other two individual wins on the track. Delton’s girls matched the boys’ sweep of 50-lb. 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Manna’s Market, which provides emergency assistance in the area of food, clothing, baby pantry items and toiletries once per month to families in need, received $34,967. “We are thrilled again this year for your allocation to the market,” said Jayne Flanigan, founder of the program. “Your continued loyalty has created a viable agency to help those in need.” Eaton Clothing and Furniture will use $1,000 to continue to provide low-income qualified Barry County residents with the ability to shop once per month for clothing, furniture and housewares. They also provide shoes prior to school starting in the fall and boots as winter approaches. Barry County United Way programs include $7,091 for the Barry County Fresh Food Initiative, Homeless Prevention and Emergency Funding, as well as $10,000 in funding for the 211 program for Barry County residents. The allocations committee, made up of volunteers who represent all areas of Barry County, is charged with funding agencies that meet the community impact agenda, the mission statement of United Way and strict financial requirements. “We really appreciate these volunteers. This is the hardest committee to serve on,” said Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. “The agencies all provide a great service to our community. Deciding what level to fund them at is very difficult.” Funding requests ranged from $1,000 to $100,000. According to Forbes, donors designated that a total of $8,202 be disbursed to 31 out-of-county not-for-profit health and human service agencies. She also said that 25 incounty agencies that did not request funds were designated funds by donors totaling $12,789. For further information on the programs and agencies funded by Barry County United Way, call Forbes, 269-945-4010. Roderick earns a spot with Davenport U. soccer team Hastings senior Tanner Roderick was joined by Davenport University Men’s Soccer Coach Chris Hughes as he signed his National Letter of Intent this weekend to join the Panther program following high school graduation. the relays. Riley Smith, Russell, Nicole Thompson and Alicia Lindsey won the 800meter relay in 1:58.81. Stevens, Cleary, Christy Boze and Sarah Rendon won the 3200-meter relay in 12:38.89. The team of Smith, Lindsey, Ashley Tranthum and Thompson won the 400-meter relay in 58.56. Delton capped off the night with Thompson, Boze, Russell and Lindsey winning the 1600meter relay in 5:04.56. Bethany Washburn won tow events for the Rams, finishing the 100-meter hurdles in 20.68 and the 100-meter dash in 15.12. Galesburg-Augusta also had Sami Schab take the 800 in 2:43.05 and Lacy Sherman the 200 in 29.84. Saxons third in Gold for a second time Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian flip-flopped spots at the top, but everything else remained the same at the second OK Gold Conference boys’ golf jamboree of the season. Hastings was third with a score of 197, 30 strokes behind the Cougars who were playing on their home course. Catholic Central shot a 167 and South Christian a 169. Wayland was fourth with a 206 followed by Thornapple Kellogg 216 and Ottawa Hills NTS. Catholic Central’s Alex Johnson and Jason Gauck were the only two guys under 40 in the steady rain Tuesday. They each shot a 39. Aaron Williams shot a 46 and Danny Hooten a 48 to lead the Saxons. Hastings also got a 51 from Chris Feldpausch and 52s from Logan Barrett and Alec Ridderboss. Luke Poholski led Thornapple Kellogg with a 45. The Trojan team also got a 54 from Justin Bergstrom, a 58 from Andrew Guriel and a 59 from Ben Sinclair. Behind the top two for Catholic Central, Luke Headley shot a 44 and Michael O’Farrell a 45. South Christian was led by Josh Riemersma’s 40. Kade Hoeksema added a 42 for the Sailors, Nick VanderHorst a 43, and Matt Geuzink and Johnny Kendall each shot 44. Hastings is scheduled to be a part of the NorthPointe Christian Invitational Monday, then will host an OK Gold jamboree at Hastings Country Club Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — Page 15 TK girls earn a draw with second-ranked Sailors by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Nobody won, but it was clear who was happiest about it. The Trojans had big smiles on their faces as they huddled up with head coach Joel Strickland at the end of overtime in Middleville Monday. The South Christian girls, huddled around head coach Jason Boersma, did not. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls soccer team tied South Christian, ranked second in the state in Division 3, 1-1 in OK Gold Conference action inside Bob White Stadium. “I’m proud of my team. It’s not an individ- scored goals for TK, and Megan Replogle had a goal and an assist. TK was scheduled to visit Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday and will be back in action Friday at home against Wyoming. The Trojans visit Hastings Monday. ual. It’s all 17 girls giving everything they have when they’re out on the field,” Strickland said. “That’s what we talked about, just battling. Just battle. South is a great team. I think they’re ranked two in the state right now. They normally get the best of us. It was nice. Did we want to win? Of course, but I’m proud of the girls. They played hard. It felt good.” The Trojans struck first, late in the first half. Terra McKenna chipped a ball across the South Christian goalbox. Teammates Kelli Graham and Jessica Ziccarello battled through the Sailor defense, and the ball bounded through to Graham on the far side. Panther soccer team moves non-conference mark to 3-0 Thornapple Kellogg forward Kelli Graham (1) is greeted by teammates Holley Tripp (center) and Hayley Balsitis (right) as they celebrate her first half goal during Monday’s OK Gold Conference contest with South Christian in Middleville, which ended in a 11 tie. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Brianna Russell (4) races over to get the ball away from Harper Creek’s Olivia Leson in the midfield during Friday evening’s non-conference contest in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Jamie Risner (18) works to contain Harper Creek’s Schae Brandt during Friday’s non-conference contest in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team improved to 3-0 with a 4-1 win over visiting Three Rivers Monday. Hannah Phommavongsa scored twice for the Panthers, once in each half off assists from Rachel Parker. Lexi Holben scored off an assist from Riley Smith in the first half as well, helping Delton to a 2-1 lead at the half. Taeler Proudfit added a second half goal for Delton, with an assist going to Aryka Poling. Lindsey Seifert scored the only goal for the Wildcats. Christy Gonzalez and Brooke Martin split time in goal for the Panthers. Gonzalez made two saves in the first half. Martin had five in the second half. Keeper McKenna Bidelman made ten saves for the Wildcats. The Panthers also scored a 3-1 win at Harper Creek Friday in Battle Creek. Phommavongsa scored all three Delton goals, with assists going to Brianna Russell, Jamie Risner and Samantha Gonzalez. The Panthers fired 18 shots on the Harper Creek net. Delton was scheduled to open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at Pennfield Wednesday. Next week, Delton will be home against Maple Valley Monday and at Olivet Wednesday. South hands Trojan tennis team its first loss of 2013 Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ tennis team suffered its first loss of the season Monday, in its OK Gold Conference opener against South Christian in Middleville. The Sailors scored an 8-0 victory. Hannah Bashore at third singles got off to a GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. good start for the Trojans, pushing Brit Zuidema in the first set, but fell 6-4, 6-0. The Trojans didn’t win more than two games in any other set on the afternoon. Paige Courts scored a 6-1, 6-1 win over Claudia Dykstra at first singles; Nicole Kinney topped Carley Noah 6-2, 6-2 at second singles and Brie Stiefel scored a 6-1, 6-1 win over Michaela Blain at fourth singles. Jess Huyser and Grace Elenbaas scored a 6-1, 6-2 win for the Sailors at first doubles, over TK’s Hannah Lamberg and Whitney McCullough. Anne Lotterman and Brittany Jansen topped Kasey Willson and Kaitlyn Telfor 6-2, 6-2 at second doubles. The Trojan third doubles team of Karley Cisler and Bethany Budd fell 6-2, 6-0 to Elise Pothoven and Saydee Bouman. At fourth doubles, South Christian’s Megan Wieringa and Darcie Veldhouse topped Taylor Miller and Marlee Willshire 6-1, 6-1. The Trojans are now 2-1 overall this season after topping Wyoming and Kelloggsville last week. They were scheduled to visit Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday afternoon, and will back in action against Hastings in Middleville Monday. The Trojans visit Wayland Wednesday. She drove a shot in 3 minutes and 55 seconds before the break. South Christian picked up its attack in the second half, and scored with 33:14 left in regulation on a free kick by Samantha Burgess from about 40 yards out. Her shot flew into the upper right corner of the goal, just off the fists of TK keeper Aly Miller. “That upper 90 shot was just a beautiful goal,” Strickland said. “Hats off to her. What a great shot. What do you do? But, (South) definitely had momentum, but what I love about our team is we stuck with it. We didn’t give up. Aly had some great saves in the goal. Our defense played great.” Miller finished the night with six saves. The Trojans picked up their attack a bit as the second half wound down and in the two ten minute overtime sessions. TK is now 3-0-1 on the season. The Sailors are now 2-0-1. The two teams will meet again at the South Christian Sports Park May 8. The Trojans are 1-0-1 in the OK Gold, having scored an 8-0 win over Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids Saturday. Alaina Pohl had a goal and two assists and Erin Scheidel had four assists for TK in the win over the Bengals. Graham, Jessica Thornapple Kellogg midfielder Erin Scheidel settles the ball as South Christian’s Morgan Torres pressures her from behind during Monday’s contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK beats Pennfield by one, but Eagles shoot best round Ziccarello, Victoria Fuller and McKenna Schoolcraft had five guys shoot as well or better than Delton Kellogg’s top two at Mullenhurst Monday. The Eagles scored a 163 to 175 win over the Panthers at their Kalamazoo Valley Association tri, with Pennfield finishing third on the day one stroke behind Delton with a 176. The standings were reversed from just a week and a half ago when the three teams met at the DK Invitational, where Pennfield took the title, Delton was second and Schoolcraft was fifth overall. Austin Crandle led the Eagles to the win Monday, firing a 2-over-par 37 which was the day’s low round. Schoolcraft also got a 40 from Tom Hurst, a 42 from Jeffery Scott, and 44s from Chris Kolbe and Zack McDonald. Delton’s Zack Simon was the only other golfer under 40, shooting a 39. The maroon Panther team also got a 44 from Sarah Shipley, a 45 from Conner Worm and a 47 from Anthony Houtrow. Pennfield got a 41 from Trevor Cameron, a 44 from Garrett Day, a 45 from Darin Blocker and a 46 from Tyler Cox. Delton was scheduled to host Hopkins for a dual Wednesday afternoon, and will be back in action Friday at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The split Monday was the third in league tri-matches for Delton, and the Panthers are 3-3 in the KVA so far. They return to league action at Eastern Hills to face Parchment and Hackett Friday, May 3. TK shut out a third time by South by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans are still looking for their first run of the 2013 varsity baseball season. South Christian finished of a sweep of its three-game OK Gold Conference series with Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville Monday, topping the Trojans 7-0. The Sailors outscored the Trojans 19-0 in the three games, all of which were played in Middleville. “We got a couple line drives. We didn’t strike out quite as much as we did the other night,” said Trojan head coach Jack Hobert. “With six sophomores in the starting line-up, they’ve still got that deer-in-the-headlights look. They’re good athletes. They’re good ballplayers. They’ve proven it in the past. They’ve proven it this winter. Now we’ve got to get out here and play.” The Trojans had four hits Monday, singles by Nick Iveson, AJ Nye and Jake Benjamin and a double by Dalton Phillips. South Clay Francisco pitches for the Trojans in the top of the seventh inning of Monday’s 7-0 loss to South Christian in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Nick Iveson begins to break out of the batter’s box as he hits a ground ball to the right side in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday against South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Christian had just five hits, four singles and a double, and didn’t have any more luck putting them together than the Trojans. South benefited from a Trojan error to score twice in the second inning, upping its lead to 3-0. The Sailors then scored four times in the top of the fifth inning without the benefit of a hit. An error, four walks and two hit batters allowed the Sailors to push across those runs. Despite that rough patch in the middle, the Trojans got a couple of solid pitching performances. “(Nathan) Prince threw well. (Clay) Francisco threw really well,” Hobert said. Prince started for the Trojans, giving up three runs on just three hits in four innings on the mound. He struck out two and walked two. Francisco threw the final two and one third innings for TK. The Trojans were scheduled to start their league set with Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday, but those games were postponed. Catholic Central comes to TK Thursday. “The schedule Gods were not good to us,” Hobert said. “Our first two conference series are against South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Not degrading the other teams at all, those are the top two teams right now.” TK will be at NorthPointe Christian for a non-conference doubleheader Friday. Next week TK faces Hastings OK Gold action, with two games in Middleville Tuesday and one in Hastings Thursday. �Page 16 — Thursday, April 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxon boys sweep relays to get first Gold victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It rained, and rained and rained some more. The sand from the long jump pit covered legs, towels were very useful at the pole vault pit and there were some splashes at the shot put, but the Saxons and Trojans were getting their OK Gold Conference dual in. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls improved to 20 in the conference and Hastings’ boys bumped their record to 1-1 with wins Tuesday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. “The kids are pretty resilient. I think the kids are so tired of not competing, this was okay for them,” said Hastings boys’ coach Jamie Murphy. TK’s boys are also 1-1 in the league after the Saxons scored an 80-57 win. Thornapple Kellogg athletes won eight of the 13 individual events, but the Saxon boys won all four relays and piled up second- and third-place points to get the win. The Saxons started strong, besting the Trojans by more than 30 seconds in the 3200meter relay. The team of Ben Kolanowski, Garrett Bowers, Chance Miller and Matt Johnson won that race in 9 minutes 4.04 seconds. Hastings had the team of Adam Hyrsl, Phillip Schwaiger, Chad Reedy and Carson Williams win the 800-meter relay in 1:37.65 and the 400-meter relay in 47.77 seconds. The Saxon team of Bowers, Jacob Miller, Stephen Kendall and Kolanowski won the 1600-meter relay in 3:44.92. “That’s a huge part of every meet,” Murphy Hastings’ Jake Dalman (right) edges ahead of Thornapple Kellogg’s Jacob Calkins in the 110-meter high hurdles Tuesday afternoon in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Grace Bosma rounds the final turn well ahead of Thornapple Kellogg’s Janie Noah in the 800-meter run Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said. “You win the relays, you win the meet. Hastings’ Adam Hyrsl takes off with the baton after getting a hand-off from teammate Carson Williams in the 400-meter relay Tuesday. The Saxons swept the four relays in their OK Gold Conference victory over visiting Thornapple Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Those are huge point swings those relays are, and as we found out over at Wayland that really affected the final score and made it really tight over there. They’ve got a good team over there, but I’m glad the team bounced back this week.” Wayland won three of the four relays to knock off the Saxons in their league opener. Hastings also had first and second place finishes in the 100-meter dash and the high jump. Hyrsl took the 100 in 11.35, with Reedy second in 11.46. In the high jump it was Jake Dalman clearing 5 feet 4 inches and Johnson flying over the bar at 5-2. Dalman had two individual wins, also taking the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.73. TK took the two throwing events, with Addison Schipper getting a mark of 44-0 in the shot put and Devin Sloan throwing 10010.5 in the discus, but Hastings won the rest of the field events. Jason Slaughter won the pole vault for the first time, clearing 11-0, and Schwaiger took the long jump for Hastings at 17-8.5. TK’s David Walter won the 800-meter run in 2:08.14, the 1600 in 4:57.36 and the 3200 in 11:03.32. TK won every individual race of over 110meters. Caleb Sabri took the 200 in 24.20, Jacob Calkins the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 44.47 and Aaron Ordway the 400 in 53.92. TK’s girls topped the Saxons 74-63, clinching the win with second- and third-place fin- Saxon tennis drops close OK Gold dual with Wildcats The Saxons’ Corrie Osterink gets set to unleash a throw in the shot put competition during Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference dual with Thornapple Kellogg inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The top three singles flights all went to the Saxons, but Wayland won the other five matches to open the OK Gold Conference season with a 5-3 victory over the Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team. Tara Rowe at first singles and Mackenzie Monroe at third singles won three-set matches for the Saxons. Monroe won her first set, lost the second and then fell behind 5-0 in the third set before battling back to win the final seven games and the match. Saxon head coach Julie Severns said that Rowe played great and stayed patient in her victory at first singles. Hastings’ other point came from Abbey VanDiver at second singles, who won in straight sets. The Saxons and Wildcats also went three sets at first doubles, with the Saxon team of Kelsi Harden and Kaitlyn Allen playing a great match despite a close loss in the third set. Hastings is now 1-1 overall this season. The Saxons were scheduled to visit Lakewood yesterday and will return to league play Monday at Thornapple Kellogg. ishes by Casey Lawson and Bryn Beyer in the 3200-meter run. Hastings’ Trista Straube won that race in 12:15.72, and also took the 1600 in 5:41.33 and teamed with Grace Bosma, Rachel Rimer and Corrie Osterink to win the 3200-meter relay in 10:41.81. Bosma had a great day for the Saxons, winning the 800 in 2:38.87 and finishing second to Straube in the 1600. Nikki Redman swept the hurdles for the Saxons, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 17.21 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 49.45. The Saxon team also had Katy Garber win the high jump by clearing 4-8. Fiona Shea was a part of four wins for TK, taking the 100-meter dash in 13.00 and the 200 in 28.14. She also teamed with Molly Lark, Taylor Ward and Lauren Grinage to win the 800-meter relay in 1:53.96 and with Dahlia Beckett, Morgan McNutt and Paige Eyk to win the 400-meter relay in 54.13. DeeJay Minor swept the throws for TK, getting a mark of 33-10.5 in the shot put and 82-10 in the discus. Holly Dahlke added a field event win for TK, flying 15-2.2 in the long jump, and Heather Raymond won the pole vault for TK by clearing 8-0. Hastings girls are now 1-1 in the league. Lion golf gets first KVA victories Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team picked up its first Kalamazoo Valley Association victories of the season in the rain at Mulberry Fore in Nashville Tuesday. The Lions topped Parchment by ten strokes to win the three team meet. Maple Valley shot a 179, Parchment a 189, and Constantine did not record a team score with only two golfers finishing the nine-hole round. Rage Sheldon led the Lions with a 39. He was the only golfer to break 40 on the day. Jordan Denton added a 43 for Maple Valley, the second best score of the afternoon. Maple Valley also got a 48 from Hunter Hilton and a 49 from Nick Iszler. Parchment was led by 46s from Alec Banner and Charlie Eaton. Austin Cox added a 47 and Robby Meeth a 50 for the Panthers. Constantine got a 54 from Taylor Langworthy and a 68 from Jake Dimos. The Lions are now 2-2 in conference competitions this season. Lakewood still undefeated after topping Bulldogs 77578125 Lakewood’s varsity boys’ golf team improved to 3-0 in non-conference duals to start the year by knocking off Ionia 183-208 on the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres Monday. There was a three-way tie for top individual honors on the day, between Lakewood’s Blake Yaeger and Wade Piercefield and Ionia’s Will Talbot. All three fired 43s. Viking head coach Carl Kutch said that Yaeger struck the ball well Monday, hitting five of seven fairways. Piercefield matched those numbers, helping him score his lowest round of the season so far. He also hit three greens in regulation. Behind Talbot for the Bulldogs, Xavier Lumbert shot a 53, Kyle Gound 54 and Jake Nemeth 58. The Vikings are scheduled to start the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season at Stockbridge Thursday afternoon, then will see Ionia again Saturday when they host the Ionia County Shoot-Out. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-05-02.pdf 2efd4df459361e5fa4816f247a6d89b5 PDF Text Text Rotary honors HHS Top 10 students Cemetery’s future depends on voters Saxons sweep TK to stay perfect in Gold See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 17 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 18 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 2, 2013 MV superintendent tapped to lead BISD NEWS BRIEFS Father/daughter dance is tomorrow Hastings Area Schools will host a father/daughter dance Friday, May 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center next to the high school. Light appetizers and a dessert buffet will provide dancers with sustenance, and raffles will add to the evening’s excitement. Prime NRG will provide music. Photos will be available for purchase. The dance is open to girls in any grade and their dads or father figures. Tickets are $7 at the door or $5 in advance at any Hastings Area School office or Floral Designs, 309 S. Jefferson St. Funds raised with benefit the yearbook club and the 2013 senior class party. HHS Alumni Banquet tickets available Tickets for the 126th annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 1, are now available at Bosley Pharmacy or by calling Alumni Board President David Logan, 269-945-9782, or Jack Smith, 269-945-4939. The event will be in the Hastings High School cafeteria, beginning with a 4:30 punch bowl, and the banquet following at 5:30 p.m. The evening’s program will continue with presentation of the Alumnus of the Year Award, along with addresses from representatives of each of the honored classes. Tickets are $15 in advance, and a limited amount of tickets will be available at the door, also for $15. Classmates who are gathering for preplanned class reunions the afternoon before the banquet will find their classrooms near the cafeteria. For further information, call Logan or visit the alumni website, www.hassk12.org/alumni. Unwanted drugs collected Police have collected 166 pounds of unwanted or expired medications in recent weeks. Medication-collection boxes are located in Hastings and Middleville, and residents are encouraged to bring unwanted or expired medications for proper disposal. Sheriff Dar Leaf said this collection nearly doubles the average previous collections. Girls Night Out is next Thursday Girls Night Out will return to downtown Hastings Thursday, May 9. This annual spring event will draw hundreds of ladies downtown to shop and dine from 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown merchants will be offering special prices and programs at their places of business. For more information, contact the Barry County Chamber of Commerce office. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Ronna Steel, who has served as the superintendent and technology director for the Maple Valley School District for three years, will assume the post of Barry Intermediate School District superintendent July 1. But, first, Steel and BISD board president Tim McMahon and BISD personnel committee member Sharon Boyle have to come to an agreement during contract negotiations, which began Tuesday. After interviewing three finalist candidates Wednesday, April 24, the board voted unanimously to offer Steel the post and enter into contract negotiations with her. “I liked her energy,” said McMahon, during the discussion prior to the vote. McMahon said he had never met Steel prior to the interview, but knew of her and her work in Maple Valley. “She seems well connected in various areas, in Lansing as well as regionally. She emphasized life-long learning, so, she wasn’t focused on the gifted and talented. She wasn’t focused on the learning center. She wasn’t Ronna Steel focused on vocational. She hit on some of those things, so it seems like she had a larger breadth or depth of the various services we are responsible for,” McMahon said. Prior to accepting the Maple Valley post, Steel’s previous experience included director of instruction for Union City Community Schools, 2007 through 2010; Union City High School principal, 2009 through 2010; Union City Middle School principal, 1999 through 2007; Union City Schools director of special education, 2000 through 2010; teacher of family and consumer sciences assigned to Federal Hocking Middle School through Tri-County Vocational School, 1994 through 1999; and, adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University; 2006 through 2008. Steel has a bachelor of science degree in human and consumer sciences from Ohio University, a master of education degree from Grand Valley State University, and has completed her coursework for a Ph.D. in philosophy in K-12 administration. “I feel that I have had a wealth of experiences,” said Steel during her interview after detailing her experience. Steel said the role of the ISD is critical. “Not only are they a district in themselves, and serving the special ed students, in this particular ISD, serving the needs of workforce development, Michigan Works and the early childhood programs — maintaining those programs but also supporting the local school districts, making sure they are able to work together, collaboratively come to the table to have conversations about things that are happening in the state that impact our local school districts,” she said. “The ISD’s role is to bring the superintendents together, as well as the community members. Bringing resources to the table to work collaboratively is the only way that we can really service the students and give them everything they need to be successful.” Steel said funding is the major challenge facing ISDs today. She said the ISD and the school districts within the ISD need to work together to meet that challenge. “It’s difficult because you can’t do it alone,” she said. “There isn’t any district that See BISD, page 14 Hastings voters to decide fate Student success and safety prompts of Riverside Cemetery Tuesday two-part millage proposal in Delton by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Along the bank of the Thornapple River on West State Road, Riverside Cemetery has been the final resting place of many citizens of the city of Hastings, Barry County and beyond. Many local residents and some living in faraway places have either bought or inherited lots in the cemetery and plan to one day be buried next to their loved ones and ancestors. Whether those plans become reality will be determined by Hastings city residents when they go to the polls for a special millage election Tuesday, May 7. Voters will be asked to decide the fate of a proposed levy of up to 1 mill that would allow the 141-year-old, 45-acre privately owned burial ground to become a municipal cemetery, owned and operated by the City of Hastings. After years of diminished operational revenue from the sale of burial lots and interest from Riverside Cemetery Company’s $175,000 endowment fund, the company’s board was faced with the possibility of bankruptcy. While the cemetery’s maintenance and operating costs have been estimated at $50,000 annually, revenue from the endowment fund has only totaled $4,000 to $5,000 per year. The Michigan Commissioner of Cemeteries told the board that if the state assumed ownership of Riverside, all assets would become property of the state, which would then close the cemetery. If the cemetery were to be closed, that would mean maintenance and repair would be done strictly on a volunteer basis, and Riverside Cemetery would no longer have the authority to conduct burials, even for those who already own gravesites. Two years ago, approximately 15 citizens formed the Riverside Cemetery Action Group to help the cemetery find a way to continue operation. Several individuals came up with $50,000 to keep the cemetery open. Last fall, members of the Riverside Cemetery Company Board of Directors and CAG approached the Hastings City Council about the prospect of the city assuming ownership and operation of the cemetery. CAG also established an endowment fund, overseen by the Barry Community Foundation, the interest from which will be used to defray maintenance, repair and operation costs. The goal is to grow the endowment fund to the point where it would generate enough interest to eliminate the need for See CEMETERY, page 15 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Paul Blacken still lives by the adage of not counting chickens before they’ve hatched. That doesn’t diminish his level of hope, though, for approval of Tuesday’s two-part millage proposal that he’s helped promote as superintendent of the Delton Kellogg Public Schools. “I feel all kinds of support,” Blacken said during a phone conversation, just previous to another night on the telephone bank contacting potential voters, “but I never count my chickens before they’re hatched.” What millage supporters hope will be hatched will be community approval of a $11.44 million request to address upgrades in the areas of educational facilities, technology, safety and security, plus physical education and athletics. The second part of the initiative asks for $3.35 million for a multi-purpose gym and fitness center, along with new concessions, restrooms and support facilities near the football field. Both proposals, according to the citizens who make up the Delton Kellogg Bond Committee, are vital for the school system to stay competitive and to successfully educate the district’s children. The 1.95 mill increase will be levied for 15 years. It’s a plan that was actually envisioned five years ago as part of a facilities strategic plan. School improvements were delayed then because of the poor economy, but advocates agree now that the immediate needs for repair and upgrades have become urgent. A facilities bond issue, according to consultants and the citizens bond committee, is the only way to keep Delton Kellogg facilities safe and competitive. “I believe the citizens did a really good job putting out the real need for these ballot proposals,” said Blacken Wednesday afternoon. “Now, we’re just continuing to get that word out and appealing to folks get out and vote on Tuesday. We’re still working the phones tonight and Thursday and, on Monday, we’ll be back just reminding them all to vote on Tuesday.” Rob Bunday, a member of the citizens committee and one who’s been with the planning process since 2008, sees the project and Tuesday’s vote as a community venture that links the interest of both residents and the school. “The bond effort is a joint venture, at least in my mind, between the school system and the community,” Bunday said recently. “I think the school board recognized we have to make some changes and upgrade some things. The community has stepped forward See MILLAGE, page 4 Retired TK leader receives Liberty Bell Award by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Retired Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Gary Rider was honored Wednesday with the Liberty Bell Award from the Barry County Bar Association. Rider, called a “fighter for kids,” was selected by members of the Barry County Bar Association for the annual award given to a person who has demonstrated a commitment to the community. The award started in Barry County in 1976 and is given every May 1, National Law Day. Barry County Bar Association President Bob Byington said Rider is a good example of this year’s theme “Realizing the Dream: Equality for All.” “Mr. Rider, along with school superintendents from across our state and country, struggle to meet the demands of equality for all, and balancing that important constitutional requirement, against inadvertently making things unequal for some,” said Byington. Barry County District Court Judge Mike Schipper said he was pleased the award this year went to someone dedicated to public education. “Education is huge,” said Schipper, who is a TK graduate and who worked with Rider as a community member in the district. “Children are the future and Gary is one of the good guys. He’s a fighter for kids and what’s best for kids. “I’m very happy this year that this award is going to someone I personally know, like and truly respect. It’s a pretty prestigious list of past recipients -- all people who have made a difference in Barry County.” Rider has more than 40 years experience in education as a teacher, principal, coach, athletic director, and superintendent. His wife, Sandy, also taught for several years and his two daughters are now both teachers. Rider served as the superintendent at TK Schools from 2007 to 2012. Since retiring, he began working as a consultant with Michigan Leadership Institute, helping districts around the state to select superintendents for their districts, to implement strategic plans, and to negotiate contracts. He’s currently working with Hastings Area Schools to develop a strategic plan for the future. Rider said he’s extremely grateful for the award and humbled at the same time. He quickly gave credit to many others he says helped him along the way. “I can’t accept this award without thanking the incredible support of my TK family,” said Rider. “The superintendent there now, Tom Enslen, the finance director Chris Marcy, the entire administrative team, central adminis- See AWARD, page 4 Retired Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Gary Rider is this year’s recipient of the Barry County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award. Pictured (from left) are Barry County Bar Association President Bob Byington, Sandy Rider, Gary Rider, and Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. �Page 2 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Weather adds to sweetness of syrup festival Members of the Glen Erin Bagpipe band perform during the parade Saturday, April 27, in Vermontville. The Glen Erin Bagpipe band is a regular visitor to the maple syrup festival. (Photo by Seth Graves) The 73rd Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and Little Miss Maple Princess, Elizabeth Wetzel and Austynn Fears, will represent Vermontville throughout the year in a variety of parades and festivals. As evening falls, the lights and sounds of a carnival are in full throttle during the 73rd Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Saturday. (Photo by Seth Graves) The 73rd Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival brought out the crowds for a host of activities from a 5K run to talent show, pancakes, a midway and parades. Being a spring event, the festival has endured all sorts of weather over the years, from rain to snow to sunshine. Saturday’s sunshine and thermometer reading in the 60s were welcomed by participants, vendors and visitors. Sunday wasn’t as sunny, but that didn’t keep people from enjoying the annual festival. More than 120 runners and walkers participate in the second 5K during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. This group of walkers is heading north on Mason Road from Maple Valley High School. From Mason, the walkers followed the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail into Vermontville. At right: Sara Ann Yutzy serves hand-made ice cream from the Country Ice Cream booth during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. (Photo by Seth Graves) A tradition in the village of Vermontville is the maple syrup festival, the last full weekend in April. Representing the village for 2013 are Elizabeth Wetzel (center) as queen with court members, Skylar Chapman (left) and Bailey Blodgett. The girls are juniors at Maple Valley High School. Hunter Smith is transformed into a lion at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Saturday, April 27. (Photo by Seth Graves) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 3 Hastings Rotary honors its Top 10 graduates of 2013 Among the 2013 Hastings Rotary Club Top 10 are (from left) Amber Pickard, with parents Jeanette and Mike Pickard, Cindy Tebo, with mother Paula Jasperse; Corrie Osterink, with parents Marilee and Brian Osterink; Christine Maurer, with parents Kathy and Tom Maurer; and Kaitlin Allan, with father Scott Allan. Principal Kevin Riggs (left) joins some members of the Rotary Top 10 Monday, including (from left) Ian Beck, with parents Kevin and Amy Beck; Luke Domke, with parents Ed and Kim Domke; Kelsi Harden, with mother Kim Harden; Taylor Carter, with parents Kathy and Nick Carter; Olivia Rose, with parents Julie and Wayne Rose; and Tim Girrbach, Hastings Rotary Club president. entrepreneurs shared six common characteristics: Tolerance of risk; commitment and determination; creativity and self-reliance; leadership; opportunity and obsession; and, a motivation to excel. He referenced presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy who led the country while he was a student in Hastings. “Both presidents dedicated their presidencies by convincing us to do more for ourselves, not as conformists, but rather by accepting responsibility,” he said. And that’s where we’ll find the answers to the problems we face today.” After telling the seniors “Believe and you will succeed,” Jacobs, who began his speech by quoting the lyrics to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Climb Every Mountain,” he brought the audience to its feet when he finished by singing the song in its entirety. The 2013 Hastings Rotary Top 10 students from Hastings High School are: Kaitlin Allan, daughter of Scott and Andrea Allan. She has participated in Science Olympiad for four years, Key Club for three years and Quiz Bowl for two years. Allan has also been a peer tutor and participated in Students Against Destructive Decisions, Spanish Club and Pride Club for one year. In addition, she has earned four varsity letters in tennis, was awarded the Danielle Hays Saxon Spirit Award as a junior and senior year and two varsity letters in basketball and one varsity letter in cross country. She also has volunteered at Pennock Hospital, Hoops for Heart, and Lady Saxons Basketball Camp. After graduation, Allan plans to study earth science at Michigan State University. Ian Beck, son of Kevin and Amy Beck. He tied for the Hastings High School’s Class of 2013 Top Scholar and has been involved in numerous sports and activities, including four years of soccer and basketball. He was named most valuable player of the varsity soccer team twice and earned an honorable mention to the O-K Gold All-Conference basketball team. As part of the band program, Beck has participated in marching, concert and steel drum band. His other activities include Science Olympiad, student council and Interact Club. Beck is a member of the National Honor Society and has been recognized as an MHSAA Scholar Athlete, Exchange Club Youth of the Month and Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition finalist. After graduation, Beck plans to study premedicine at the University of Michigan. Taylor Carter, daughter of Nick and Kathy Carter. She played tennis for one year, ran track for two years and cross country for four years and played basketball for four years. In cross country, Carter was named Rookie of the Year. In basketball, she was named most valuable player for three years, served as captain for two years and made the All-County Team as a senior an O-K Gold All-Conference Honorable Mention as a junior and O-K Gold All-Conference First Team as a senior. In addition, Carter was in Varsity Singers for four years, singing at New York City’s Carnegie Hall as a sophomore. She also participated in Science Olympiad, Key Club, Youth Leadership Council, Ski Club and Pride Club and was named Hastings High School Student of the Month, Exchange Club Youth of the Month, and was elected to the homecoming court. In the community, Carter volunteered at Thornapple Valley Church, worked with children at camps and refereed basketball games, worked at AAU basketball tournaments, volunteered at Algonquin Lake Lodge dinners and the Hastings High School Alumni Banquet. After graduation, Carter plans to major in athletic training at Hope College. Luke Domke, son of Ed and Kim Domke. He is a member of the National Honor Society and was named Hastings High School Student of the Month. He participated in Key Club, FFA and school musicals, as well as jazz, marching and symphonic bands for four years. In marching band, he served as assistant trombone section leader for one year and trombone section leader for two years, and earned a 1st Division rating as a member of trombone quartet for four years. Domke also participated in Varsity Singers for three years, 77578293 77578198 Each year, the Hastings Rotary Club honors its top 10 seniors from the Hastings High School graduating class with a luncheon and awards presentation at the ballroom of Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in Hastings. Unlike the academic top 10 recognized by the school district during graduation, the Rotary Top 10 were selected for the honor by Hastings High School staff based on the use of their talents and school and community service, as well as scholarship. “The Hastings High School seniors represented here today are a select group representing their class — they’ve already shown ability to become achievers,” said Rotary member and vice president of J-Ads Graphics Fred Jacobs, who served as keynote speaker at the luncheon Monday. Jacobs spoke on the importance of young people finding their dreams and being persistent in pursuing those dreams. “There’s a difference between those who do and those who wonder what happened,” he said. “The answer comes from Scripture — we become what we think about. In other words, you don’t have to take what life gives you. You can determine and direct what you want to become.” Jacobs referred to some of the students who were featured in a 2012 Saxon Perspective series highlighting work by some Hastings graduates. He pointed out that some of Hastings graduates who have become successful weren’t necessarily the best students when they were in high school; but, with support from the people around them, they discovered the potential that helped them launch their careers after graduation. “Each of these students has risen to the top of their fields, due to a great extent because of the foundation they had here at home,” he said. Looking farther afield, Jacobs said that a recent Duke University study determined that while immigrants make up only 11.9 percent of the population immigrant entrepreneurs founded 25.3 percent of all United States engineering and technology firms during the past decade. He said the study found the singing at Carnegie Hall as a sophomore and participating in a men’s a cappella group. He also played in tennis for two years. His community activities include volunteering at Grace Lutheran Church, Barry County United Way, CROP Walk, Love Inc., Relay for Life, Hastings City Band and Barry County Jail Ministry. After graduation, Domke plans to attend Kellogg Community College before transferring to Ferris State University to study welding technology. Kelsi Harden, daughter of Kim and Larry Harden. She is a National Commended Scholar and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has participated in Science Olympiad for four years and is on the student council. She also served on the Barry County YMCA Board of Directors. After graduation, Harden plans to study biology and Spanish at either DePauw University or the University of Michigan. Christine Maurer, daughter of Tom and Kathy Maurer. She is a peer tutor in math and accounting and a member of the National Honor Society. She has been named a Hastings High School Student of the Month, Kiwanis Student of the Month and MHSAA Scholar Athlete. Maurer participated in varsity track for four years. She also played volleyball for four years and was named most improved as a junior. In addition, she participated in Key Club for four years, serving as club secretary for three years; Business Professionals of America, serving as treasurer for one year, and vice president for one year, and qualifying for the National BPA Competition on 2012 and 2013. She has also attended the Youth Leadership Summit for three years and the BPA Fall Leadership Summit for two years. Her community involvement includes 4-H, volunteering at youth volleyball camps and at her church, and serving as a student representative on the district’s business education advisory committee. After graduation, Maurer plans to attend MSU where she has been accepted into the residential business program. She plans to become a certified public accountant, actuary or other business professional. Corrie Osterink, daughter of Brian and Marilee Osterink. She has tutored for two years and is a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout high school, Osterink has participated in many sports and clubs. She has been in Key Club for four years, serving as vice president for one year. Osterink has participated in Science Olympiad for three years. She participated in the school musical, served on the student council and participated in FFA and BPA for one year each, earning a berth to the BPA National Competition this year. Osterink participated in band for two years, serving as section leader for one. In sports, she was on the track and volleyball teams for four years, serving as a captain for both. Outside of school, Osterink has participated in the youth group at Hope United Methodist Church for four years, where she served as president and took part in two mission trips. After graduation, Osterink plans to study actuarial sciences at Concordia University Wisconsin. Amber Pickard, daughter of Michael and Jeanette Pickard. She is very active in the Hastings FFA and has won numerous awards at regional and state competitions, currently serving as a chapter president and Region 1 secretary. She is currently president of Michigan Junior Simmental Association, secretary of Michigan Junior Chianina Association, and secretary of Michigan Junior Marie-Anjou Association. In addition, Pickard has participated in BPA, 4-H and is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. She volunteers at her church, Relay for Life and the Barry County Fair. After graduation, she plans to study agribusiness management and finances at MSU. See TOP 10, page 5 �Page 4 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Flight vision Riverside Cemetery’s future depends on Hastings city voters Anyone with normal vision likely did not see this sight over the weekend, but they could see it from a different perspective if they were at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Saturday night. Using time-lapse photography, Seth Graves captured this image of the Loop-OPlane as night was settling in. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Blissful meeting Do you recognize any of the men in this photo, or know why they were gathered? The framed artwork on the left wall is a rendition of E.W. Bliss Manufacturing Company. The books on the top shelf are city directories, dated 1954 to 1956, for Lansing, Grand Rapids, Flint and other cities. What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Several people recognized Jack Echtinaw in last week’s photo, including Bob Branch, who now lives at Gun Lake. He said Echtinaw he was the shot-putter on Hastings’ track team and that the photo likely picture was taken in the spring of 1946 to promote the track team and the field. Ed McKeough was the team captain and Herb Reinheart was the coach that year, said Branch. Johnson Field was dedicated in the fall of 1945, and 1946 was the first year the track was used, he added. LIBERTY BELL AWARD, continued from page 1 tration staff, the teaching staff that is second to none, and the incredible community that makes up TK.” Rider also thanked his wife, Sandy, and his family for their continued support. “When you honor me, you honor my family,” he said. Rider concedes that he is an “unapologetic advocate for public education” and encouraged community support for public schools. “One thing that is very unique, I think, about TK schools is the incredible connection between the schools and the community,” observed Rider. Rider said he’s also very impressed with the work the Hastings board is doing now and encouraged the community to support the district. “Hastings schools are incredibly important to this community,” said Rider. “They need your support and the community needs the district to succeed now. There has never been a time more important to having quality education for all our students.” Byington said it’s not the first time the award has gone to an educator. Criteria for the award are that it be given to someone who promotes a better understanding of the rule of law, encourages a greater respect for law and the court, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and contributes to good government in the community. He said the Liberty Bell Award was started by the group Michigan Young Lawyers in 1960. The award criteria it established then is still often used by the more than 200 Law Day programs today giving the award. The Barry County Bar Association started the Liberty Bell Award program with the first recipient, Forabelle Stowell, in 1976. Fred Jacobs was last year’s recipient. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell welcomed guests to the court in celebration of Law Day. “Law Day underscores how law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share,” said McDowell. “The vitality of our legal system depends on the vigor with which Americans pursue the rights and duties of citizenship. The promise of equality under the law is what has made America a beacon to other nations.” McDowell said Law Day is a time to reflect on the work that has been done in the area of equality and realize the work that still needs to be done. What do you “Women and minorities remain grossly underrepresented in positions of real power, influence and leadership,” McDowell pointed out. “A significant disparity in pay between women lawyers and their male colleagues performing exactly the same work still remains. Immigrants legally living in this country face discrimination. And although slavery is thought to be a thing of the past, human trafficking, modern slavery, exists within the borders of our country.” McDowell said she was pleased the award this year went to someone so dedicated to improving the lives of young people. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday that they re-signed relief pitcher Jose Valverde, a once-dominating game closer in whom the team expressed no interest in re-signing following the 2012 season. Is the move a ... 44% — Desperate attempt for a team on a four-game losing streak. 56% — A return to the glory days Valverde once brought to the Tigers. For this week: Fifty percent of state roads are predicted to be classified as “poor” in the near future without funding assistance. From where should needed funding come ... q q q q An increase in gas taxes An increase in car registration fees An increase in the state sales tax No taxes, let ‘em crumble The future of the largest oldest and one of the oldest cemeteries in the county will be determined by the voters of Hastings when they go to the polls Tuesday to decide what will happen to the property. The cemetery began in 1872, when graves were relocated from the former burial ground near where Hastings Middle School now stands. Three local families felt it was necessary to move the cemetery because it didn’t have any room for growth, plus it would end up in the middle of the city someday. So, Nathan Barlow, Henry Goodyear and James Sweezy and their wives purchased property along the Thornapple River and organized a private nonprofit enterprise — unlike other cemeteries in the county that are located in municipalities or townships that assume full responsibility for upkeep and burials. The names of the Barlow, Goodyear and Sweezy families will be familiar to people who have lived and grown up in the area, for they were involved and some of their descendants still live in the area. Currently there are over 8,300 gravesites of which approximately 480 are veterans. It’s estimated the cemetery has around 5,000 remaining gravesites, and additional city property already adjoins the cemetery. So far, the cemetery has served the families and the community well over the years. But, with increasing costs and fewer burials, the organization that the original three families established nearly 150 years ago is now running out of money. With the passage of Tuesday’s millage, all the funds collected will be used to operate the cemetery plus allow for some badly needed maintenance that has been put off in recent years due to a lack of funds. As part of the agreement with the city, and if the millage passes, a new group of local citizens will work with the Hastings City Council to oversee the cemetery in the future and work on promoting a special fund at the Barry Community Foundation that would offset some of the expense of the city. The group hopes to raise enough money that the millage won’t be necessary. If the millage doesn’t pass and the cemetery committee runs out of money, then the state would take over the property. And, from what the committee has been told, the state would do nothing in the future to maintain the property, and no further burials would be allowed, even for families who already own lots there. No matter where you travel, cemeteries are historical places that reflect communities and their values. As you walk through Riverside Cemetery, the markers identify who died and act as a historical remembrance of the families’ existence. As sacred places, cemeteries become a calming place for family members to visit. I don’t live in the city, so I won’t be able to vote. But I have supported the project and the millage by working as a committee member because I understand the importance of protecting the cemetery for generations to come. Please support the millage — as a tribute to the families and their loved ones who are buried in this special place. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. MILLAGE, continued from page 1 and joined forces with the school system. Jointly, they started to pursue this bond and what this school system needs to be truly successful — what we can do to positively impact students today and in the future. “This is about giving the teaching staff the proper tools to do the job in today’s environment. You look at what has changed over the past five years in technology, and then look ahead five years to what the changes will be. We can’t functionally equip our graduates without making some changes. To do that, we have to give our teaching staff better tools.” That has to happen and can only happen in adequate physical surroundings, added Bunday. “We also have to maintain and improve our facilities,” he said. “While we are doing that, let’s do it in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner.” Blacken said he views it as an investment, and also drew that analogy during conversations with citizens committee members two weeks ago. “If you don’t invest, you fall behind,” said Blacken. “We felt several years ago, when we did the strategic facility planning, we couldn’t ask for a bond because of the economy downturn. Now, we feel things are starting to recover and think we have to ask now because we just can’t wait any longer.” Now, after formalizing the vision, Blacken and committee members await the last and the longest weekend ahead of Tuesday’s vote. “I’m hopeful that we’ll be victorious Tuesday night,” he said on Wednesday as he was polishing a newsletter to every resident of the district providing even more information on the ballot request. “We’ve had a lot of local, loyal citizens continuing to call and to talk with us -- we’re not trying to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes.” Blacken is hopeful that voting precinct captains and township clerks who will oversee Tuesday’s election will report a result on Tuesday evening. He’s looking forward to that — and to a good night’s sleep. Moo-Ville given $300,000 grant Moo-Ville Creamer Inc. in Nashville is one of four Michigan recipients of $300,000 federal grants designed to strengthen the rural economy. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday announced the selection of 110 grants to agricultural producers and rural businesses that will help create jobs and develop new products. Moo-Ville Creamery will use its grant to market butter, cheese, yogurt smoothies and newly formatted milk products for local markets. “This support will benefit rural businesses and the communities where the recipients are located,” Vilsack said in a press release. “These awards also will advance USDA’s goals to develop a bio-based economy and support local and regional food systems.” In Wednesday’s announcement, 110 awardees are being selected for USDA Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grants. The grants help agricultural producers increase their income by expanding marketing opportunities, creating new products or developing new uses for existing products. The awards include 11 projects involving bio-based products, such as grants to convert corn stover to anhydrous ammonia; miscanthus fiber, wood and goat manure into biochar and enhanced compost; and sorghum to electricity and fertilizer. Other Michigan recipients were Mackinaw Trail Winery Inc. in Emmet County, which will use its grant to facilitate a major expansion of its wine sales and marketing; the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association in Van Buren County, which will apply grant funds toward the conversion to an individually quick-frozen processing system; and King’s Fish Market in Chippewa County, which plans to purchase Great Lakes whitefish from tribal fishermen and support processing capacity. Value-added producer grants are an important element of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, which coordinates USDA’s work to support local and regional food systems. Previous VAPG awards supporting local and regional projects are mapped on the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food compass, http://www.usda.gov/maps/maps/kyfcompassmap.htm USDA Rural Development is funding an array of projects involving locally produced and marketed foods. These include cheese, wine, reduced-cholesterol dairy products, produce, packaged poultry, pork and beef products, and a variety of processed or prepared foods from locally grown fruits and vegetables. Since the start of the Obama Administration, the VAPG program has helped more than 600 agricultural producers and rural businesses. Funding for each project is contingent upon the recipients meeting the terms of the grant agreement. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 5 Support past and future by approving millage IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Riverside Cemetery deserves better To the editor: My great grandfather Caleb Dean Ferris came to Hastings in the mid 1800s. In 1873, Caleb purchased 40 acres two miles west of Hastings. Our ancestors lived and farmed on the property until my dad’s death in 2005. At his son’s passing in 1874, Caleb had the foresight to purchase 23 burial sites for family burial at Riverside Cemetery. There are now 16 family members buried on that family plot, including my great grandparents, grandparents, parents, aunt, uncle and my daughter. My wife and I plan for Riverside Cemetery to be our final resting place. It would be a shame to see this Hastings heirloom be mothballed and unkept. The Ferris families supported the cemetery in the past, and our families will continue to do so in the future, even though many of them do not live in the Hastings area. Riverside Cemetery is part of the fabric of Hastings, and it should be maintained. Cemeteries are meant to be pristine family resting places forever. I believe the families who have relatives buried at Riverside will support the endowment that will in time pay for the Riverside Cemetery upkeep. The support of the residents of the City of Hastings is critical to initially financially assist in putting the cemetery back on a firm financial footing, until such time the endowment is funded. Keith Ferris, Middleville Vote ‘yes’ for cemetery millage To the editor: There will be a special election Tuesday, May 7, with the proposed 1 mill levy to support Riverside Cemetery. I’m writing this letter in support of the millage. My husband the late Mayor Bob May was passionate about the cemetery. I have a lot of family buried there, and family who have already purchased gravesites. Most of them don’t live in the city, and can’t vote. So I’m speaking for them. Remember to exercise your right to vote at all times. It is your right. It can make a difference, so please join me and vote ‘yes’. Deb May, Hastings Urge reps to nix auto no-fault reform To the editor: HB 4612, which is being rushed through the Insurance Committee of the Michigan House of Representatives, would result in a radical reduction of benefits to auto accident survivors — both current and future — and would shift the cost of much of their care from the auto insurance companies to the general public. For starters, the bill would limit personal injury benefits to $1 million but, even before that limit is reached, there would be drastic reductions in the time allowed for rehabilitation and the number of hours allowed for home care. Further, the insurance companies would have much more power to determine what constitutes appropriate care and to determine where care is to take place. The result would be to shift care for survivors of catastrophic auto accidents from meaningful rehabilitation and home care to maintenance care in a nursing home, much of it paid for by Medicaid. In return, the bill promises policyholders a one-year reduction in premiums of $150. That’s it. There is no guarantee that premiums won’t go up after that. One thing Michigan citizens can count on, however, is more litigation. Supporters of the bill tout its $1 million benefits cap as still being much higher than any other state. What they don’t tell you is insurance companies in other states are actually paying benefits that exceed their state’s cap — but only after expensive, care-delaying litigation. That’s one reason why Michigan, currently the only state to have lifetime personal injury benefits, ranks only 10th highest in terms of auto insurance rates and, if you factor in the avoided cost of litigation for those who suffer auto injuries, our effective cost of auto insurance is lower than that. If you also factor in how our current system saves taxpayers from paying for the care of auto accident survivors, our effective cost of auto insurance goes still lower. Michigan has a model auto insurance system that should be touted to the rest of the country, not dismantled for the benefit of the insurance companies. As in any system, there is room for improvement and meaningful reforms should be pursued that will keep rates affordable. To turn our backs on auto accident survivors — which could be any one of us anytime we get into a car — with no real benefit to anyone except the insurance industry, is not the answer. Kevin Collins, CEO Optimal Medical Staffing Lansing, Marshall To the editor: “Save Riverside Cemetery’ is the slogan for the campaign to get a millage passed by Hastings voters to allow the city council to levy up to 1 mill for operation and maintenance of Riverside Cemetery. After 140 years of continuous service to our community and county, the Riverside Cemetery Corporation and board cannot sustain the cost of operation and maintenance (see articles over the past few weeks in the Banner and Reminder concerning this issue). As adjutant of the Hastings American Legion Post 45, I volunteered to serve my town and county to inform and encourage voters to pass this millage. The Legion puts out grave markers, American flags, and concludes the Memorial Day Parade very year at the cemetery. There are at least 480 known veterans’ graves at the cemetery. Just as the U.S. Armed Services’ men and women never leave a comrade on the field of battle, please don’t allow their gravesites to be left unattended and unmaintained. Also, the thousands of loved ones of Hastings and Barry County families buried there now, and the needs of families in the future, must be considered. Registered voters in the city of Hastings should encourage their friends and neighbors to pass this millage and “Save Riverside Cemetery” for past, present and future generations. James E. Atkinson, Adjutant Hastings American Legion Post 45 Community will benefit from Delton millage To the editor: On May 7, citizens in the Delton Kellogg school district will have the opportunity to vote on two crucial bond proposals for improvements to our schools and school grounds. These bonds will allow the district to borrow money to enhance the district’s tech- nology capabilities and upgrade school safety. Further, they will allow the district to give students opportunities to excel both in the classroom and in all of their extracurricular activities. The Delton Kellogg community will benefit, as well as many of the community youth programs that use the school grounds for their activities. For the future of Delton Kellogg Schools, I urge you to vote yes — twice — May 7. James McManus, Delton Professionalism appreciated in clarifying credentials To the editor: I am writing to share with the community the events leading to a letter authored by Robert F. Nida, trial court administrator, Barry County, addressed to Barry County attorneys and the community at large. In the past several weeks, an honest misinterpretation was made by Jeff Westra, program director of adult drug court, leading to his conclusion that my agency, SECURE Counseling, and I were not in compliance to provide substance abuse services in Barry County. This misinterpretation was shared by Westra to court participants and community partners, generating a negative ripple effect to both my reputation and my business. Ines Straube, deputy court administrator, worked diligently to correct this situation. Her timeliness and professionalism were key in correcting and putting to rest this misinterpretation. Administrator Nida further ensured that the correction was made available to local attorneys and community partners, by author- ing and signing a two-page letter dated April 26, that outlined the events leading to this misinterpretation, apologized for same, and confirmed that Giovanni A. Leonor and SECURE Counseling & PC, are under proper licensure for conducting substance abuse services in the state of Michigan. I compliment Straube and Nida for their leadership and their direct approach on this delicate matter. SECURE Counseling & PC, is a vested partner in Barry County, and we are dedicated to providing quality and affordable mental health, domestic violence and substance abuse services to our community. We look forward to further deepening our collaborative relationships with the community. Giovanni A. Leonor SECURE Counseling, Hastings Don’t be afraid to speak up To the editor: It is shameful that some think that disarming Americans is more important than the government arming our enemies overseas. What is wrong with this picture? Our Constitution and every good thing that we value is at stake, as well as our future generations. Our forefathers fought, shed their blood for our liberty and freedom. God gave them the wisdom how to bring it about. Don’t let the “fundamental changers” dupe us. Call your congressman, stand for what’s right, and don’t be afraid to speak up. Wake up or we may not be able to speak for our future. Jane Pool Hastings TOP 10, continued from page 3 Olivia Rose, daughter of Wayne and Julie Rose. She is a MHSAA Scholar Athlete who was named Exchange Club Youth of the Month. Rose participated in student council for four years, serving as alderman, treasurer and president for one year each. She also participated in Hastings Key Club for four years, serving as reporter for one; drama club for four years, participating in six high school productions and earning an Excellence Award Best Actress nomination her senior year. She also was a member of the dance team for four years and served as co-captain her senior year. As a member of the Varsity Singers for three years, Rose sang with the choir at Carnegie Hall, participated in solo and James Madison College at MSU to study political science with a minor in music education. She plans to become a lawyer and fight to keep music programs in and supported in school systems. Cinthia Tebo, daughter of Paula and Doug Jasperse. Tebo is a member of the National Honor Society and earned an academic varsity letter as a sophomore. She has participated in BPA for two years, competing in the state level in 2012 and the national competition in 2013. She is also been in Key Club and FFA for four years each. After graduation, Tebo plans to study international business and Spanish at Davenport University on a full scholarship. ensemble for two years, and earned a spot in the regional honors choir as a senior. Rose participated in Youth in Government, for three years; Youth Leadership Council for three years, attended the summit two years and serving on the council for one; and participated in Arete as a sophomore and Spanish Club for two years. She ran cross country for two years, serving as captain as a senior; and participated in varsity track, tennis, and JV soccer for one year. Outside of school, she participated in her church’s youth mission trip for two years, volunteered at the Gus Macker Tournament, and participated in the Hastings Harriers running club for two years. After graduation Rose plans to attend the Know Your Legislators: 37 FREE Consultation & Estimates! 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Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contem-porary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during both services (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit w w w. c o u n t r y c h a p e l u m c . o r g <http://www.countrychapelumc.org/> for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morn-ing: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Moring Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m., and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Club, 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage Enrichment Class, Women’s Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 5 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. May 5 - Potluck 12:30 p.m.; Visioning Retreat 1-4 p.m.; High School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; May 6 - Women of Faith Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. May 7 - Worship Committee 7 p.m.; Brothers of Grace 7 p.m. May 8 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Vision Team 7 p.m. May 9 - Stewardship Committee 6 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:20 p.m.; Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org for information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Helen Joan Wenger (nee Cridler), age 79, strong in her faith of what lay ahead, with family at her side, continued her journey on April 29, 2013 at her home in Middleville. She was born September 27, 1933 to William and Blanche Cridler in a house four generations of her family has called home. Upon graduating from Thornapple-Kellogg High School in 1951, she entered the Butterworth Nursing Program. In 1953, Helen became the beloved wife of Robert Wenger in a marriage that spanned six decades. Helen liked to have her kitchen smell of popcorn on Saturdays, pot roasts on Sundays, and home baked bread and cookies the other days of the week. There was a ready pot of coffee ready for friends and neighbors, friends and neighbors who knew there was always an open invitation to break bread at the Wenger dinner table. In addition to the six children they raised, more than a few teenagers around Middleville knew they had a place to stay at the Wengers. Over the years the smell of cinnamon rolls at Christmas greeted foreign exchange students who had no home to celebrate other than Helen and Bob’s. In 1970 they welcomed foreign exchange student Esther Fihl from Denmark to stay with them for a year. Helen enjoyed Tiger baseball, playing cards, cribbage, and bowling. In 1978, in addition to “mom,” a new generation started lovingly calling her “Nonni.” In later years, friends and family often found themselves helping her solve that one difficult word in the daily word jumble or assembling a barn rafter for a puzzle she was putting together. Outdoors, her garden was her passion, and she would spend many hours in the warmer months tilling the earth with her children and grandchildren. For many years she worked at a local pharmacy in town. As an active member of the United Methodist Church in Middleville (she was known for her doughnuts) and an engaged member of the community, with over two decades spent serving on the Family Independence Agency Board (Department of Human Services and the Thornapple Manor), she and Bob were awarded the Hometown Heroes Award of 2010 by the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation. To all who knew her, she was a little person with a lot of energy. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Blanche Cridler; brother Dean Cridler; and grandson Travis Wenger. Together with her husband Bob, Helen will continue to be cherished by her family: Christina and Edward Gibson (Nathan/Rebecca Gibson, John/Alisha Gibson and Michael/Stephanie Gibson); Mart and Sheri Wenger (Chanda/Joe Slenk, Noah/Stephanie Wenger, Jessie/Josh Forbes, Levi Wenger, Lynsey/Taylor Paul-Mehalski, Katlyn Krohn, and Jake Krohn); Phil and Becky Wenger (Tyler/Stephanie Wenger and Tessa Wenger); Mary and Doug Newman (Matthew Newman, Jake/Cassie Newman, Josh Newman, and Mark Newman); Dan and Anne Wenger (Joe Wenger and Sarah Wenger), and Thad Wenger. Also cherishing her memory is her sister Joyce (Rod) Yates, brother in-law Chris Wenger, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and loving friends Henrietta and Scott Scheerhorn. To all, she is a pretty awesome lady who will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to come to the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, 914 W. Main Street, Middleville on Sunday, May 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Condolences may be also made online at www.beelergoresfuneral.com. A ceremony celebrating Helen’s life will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 4 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church (UMC), 111 Church Street, Middleville. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Middleville UMC Building fund or Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation (Travis Wenger), PO Box 164, Middleville, MI 49333. MOUNT DORA, FL - John George Walsh, age 77, a resident of Mount Dora, FL and Michigan died peacefully Sunday April 21, 2013, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 25, 1935 in Erie, PA, John was incredibly generous and kind; he will be missed by many. John was a natural teacher in his heart, a sales trainer by profession, and owner of the Walsh Agency for 30 years. He was deeply devoted to his family, and religion. He was very close to his children; he worked with each of them at one time or another and spoke with them almost daily. John attended Saint Peter’s grade school and graduated from Cathedral Preparatory school in 1953, both in Erie, PA. John was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame in 1957 with a bachelor of science degree, and was a true Golden Domer until the day he died. John never missed watching the Irish march onward to victory, and was an active member of the Notre Dame Alumni Association. An avid bridge player, John was involved in numerous clubs both in Michigan and Florida A long time golfer, John was a member of the Hastings Country Club and played in the, “Over the hill club” with many of his dear friends. You would often find John doing things for the less fortunate; he was a regular volunteer at several Hospice locations, cleaned the local church in Mt. Dora and spent a season at Saint Catherine Indian School in Santa Fe, NM as a grounds keeper. John’s gift was making people feel special and extraordinary, even after meeting them for few minutes. John was an amazing story teller, he taught those of us who knew him that life was a gift to be shared. John was the son of the late Dr. Joseph M. and Mary V. Walsh and was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph M. Walsh Jr. and sister, Mary Theresa Considine. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Cavanaugh Walsh; his son, John C. Walsh (Lynn Mathews) of Aliso Viejo, CA; daughter Kathleen Walsh Counts of Ellicott City, MD; son, Michael Keegan Walsh of Thousand Oaks, CA; daughter, Maureen O. Walsh of Natick, MA; and grandchildren, Ryan Counts, Meghan Counts, Katherine Luther and Elizabeth Luther. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Hammond Parkerson (John), of VA along with many cherished relatives and in-laws. John’s gentle spirit, mischievous smile and infectious laugh will live on in all of those who knew and loved him. Family and friends are invited to call at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway St. Hastings, on Sunday, May 5, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on May 6, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 707 S. Jefferson St., Hasting, MI. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Anne Mae Hamaty age 83, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her residence, surrounded by family. She was born October 4, 1929 in Charlevoix, the daughter of Charlie and Helen (Garland) Cellner. Anne graduated from Charlevoix High School. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a life long volunteer for Pennock Hospital. Anne was a member of the Episcopal Church, Hospital Guild and was a board member for Youth for Understanding. Anne was a “not so avid” bridge player. She was well known for her kind heart and warm hospitality. All her friends loved her famous Syrian bread and barbequed ribs. Anne loved to be surrounded by close friends and a house full of kids at all times. The Hamaty house and swimming pool were always the gathering place for all the children and their friends. Anne loved to take care of others and anybody in need of a kind word and warm meal. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Helen Cellner; husband, George Hamaty in 2005; and sister, Jean Cellner. Anne is survived by three children, Kathy Hamaty of Hastings, Mary Hamaty and her daughter, Annie of Hillsdale and son, John (Julie) Hamaty of Birmingham and their children, Jack, George and Tatum. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. No visitation will be held and a private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Commission on Aging or the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 7 Rowena Miriam (Sheffer) Hale HASTINGS, MI - Rowena Miriam (Sheffer) Hale, age 96, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Rowena was born in Fennville on October 13, 1916, the daughter of S. Maurice and Doris (Schoenlaub) Sheffer. She graduated from Saugatuck High School in 1934, as class Valedictorian. Rowena graduated from the University of Michigan in 1938. She taught high school Latin and English in Cassopolis. She served as USO Army hostess during WWII, where she met her husband, Leon Hale. Rowena and Leon were married on August 16, 1942 in Saugatuck. Rowena and Leon owned and operated Hales Market (now Tom’s Market) in Hastings from the early 1950s through the mid 70s. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Study of the Word (Lutheran), Women’s Club, Business and Professional Women's Club, and The American Association of University Women. Rowena was a volunteer for the Literacy Council, Pennock Hospital and Thornapple Manor. Rowena was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Hale, in 1994; grandaughter, JoMaureen Cavanaugh Fisher in 2010; brothers, Bruce Sheffer of Ocala, FL and Wilfred Sheffer of SanTee, CA. Rowena is survived by one son, Leon M. (Susan) Hale of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Lynne E. (Thomas) Cavanaugh of Franklinton, NC, and Doris L. Hale (J. Jaymin) of Hastings; five grandsons and five great grandchildren. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings. The Very Rev. Grechen Weller officiated the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Otis P. Hermenitt GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Otis P. Hermenitt, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Delton, passed away April 30, 2013, in Grand Rapids. Otis was born October 6, 1918, in Orangeville Township, the son of Peter and Eunice (Bagley) Hermenitt. Otis built his own home and was a farmer all his life, farming the 280 acre family farm in Prairieville Township, retiring in 1988. A very active man, Otis was director of Prairieville Schools from 1952 to 1955, a member of the agricultural stabilization committee for a number of years, Prairieville Township Treasurer from 1972 to 1975, a Barry County Commissioner for one term, and a board member of the MICAP. He attended McCallum United Brethren Church. Otis loved music and was a member of the Aloha International, Hawaiian Steel Guitar Club. Otis would travel to the area nursing homes visiting the residents and playing his music for them. On January 3, 1942, he married Mary (Young) and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2003. On September 9, 2004, Otis married Alma Louise (Kelley) Tobias, and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2008. Otis is survived by a daughter and son-inlaw, Gloria and Ernest Herman; grandchildren, Michelle (Jason) Curtis, Stephanie (Christopher) Smith, Melissa Cupp, Anthony (Jackie) Herman, Valerie (Derrick) Rowley; 12 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Otis was also preceded in death by daughters Rosemary in 1950 and Marylynn in 2002; a sister, Evelyn Adrianson. His family will receive friends Monday, May 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. A funeral service will be conducted, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 1 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove Street, Delton, Pastor Ron Watterly officiating. Burial will take place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view Otis’s online guestbook or to leave a condolence message for his family. Betty Lucille Steward HASTINGS, MI - Betty Lucille (Wight) Steward, age 86, of Hastings, passed away April 24, 2013 in loving Hospice care at Sarasota Florida Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1926 in Williamston, the daughter of Richard and Rosa Wight. Betty was married to Arthur Steward, Jr. on June 14, 1946 in Bellevue. Betty so loved her second home on Longboat Key, FL, her “friends in the park” and working in her flower gardens. She devoted her life to being the “best band mom ever,” being the wife of the longtime Hastings Schools band director, Arthur Steward and the three generations of family band students to follow. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren deeply. Betty was employed as a retail salesperson at Hodges Jewelry store in Hastings until her retirement. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Gerry Lynn and son, Tom. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Arthur Steward, Jr.; son, Steve (Debbie) Steward of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Sue Steward of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Kyle (Stacy) Steward, Tiffany (Chuck) Tefft, Morgan (Brandon) Johnson, Annie Steward, Wayne Steward, Natalie Steward, Christopher Steward, and John Steward; and six great grandchildren. Betty is also survived by three sisters, Barbara, Beverly and Joyce, and one brother, Richard. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Pastor Don Spachman will be leading the service. The family has requested that flowers not be sent. Instead, please make a memorial contribution to the Hastings First United Methodist Church, Betty Steward Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Please visit the website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Lynn A. Barry ST. DAVID, AZ - Lynn Albert Barry died in Tucson, AZ, at the University Medical Center on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the age of 68. He was born on October 13, 1944, in Hastings, MI to Albert and Ruby Barry. He attended the Carlton Center one-room schoolhouse and graduated in 1964 from Lakewood High School. Lynn married Marcella Gronewold in 1966. This marriage ended in divorce. He worked at the E.W. Bliss in Hastings. Lynn moved to Arizona in 1989 and resided there until his death. He was the former owner of L&B Bicycle in Benson, AZ. He married Margaret (Peg) Thomas in 2002. Lynn was devoted to volunteering at the library at the church and driving for the food bank in St. David. Every Friday, he would drive to Tucson to the distribution center to pick up the food and would return to St. David and work the rest of the day at the church handing out the food. He was dedicated to his family and friends. He would offer his help before a person could even ask. He would help anyone repair or build anything. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Barry and his mother, Ruby (Barry) Barnes and his step-father, Frank Barnes, his brother, Mark (Marsha) Barnes, two nephews and one niece. Lynn is survived by is wife, Peg Barry; daughters, Teresa (Bruce) Coenen and Jackie Barry of Hastings; granddaughter, Jessica Howell of Hastings; sisters, Mary Ranguette and Ruby Howell of Hastings; brothers, Roy (Greta) Barry of Hastings and Lawrence (Arlene) Barry of Woodland; step-children, Sharon Thomas, Brian Thomas and David Thomas, all of Arizona; six step grandchildren and one step great grandson. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 26, at the Church of the Latter Day Saints in St. David, AZ. Interment followed at the St. David Cemetery. Kenneth Ritchie Priscilla M. Beavan Haylie Jo, born at Pennock Hospital, on April 17, 2013 at 7:31 a.m. to Becky and Matthew Rasey of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Brent Andrew, born at Pennock Hospital on April 19, 2013 at 7:51 a.m. to Danielle Spencer of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Destiny Jo, born at Pennock Hospital on April 21, 2013 at 2:08 a.m. to Raschelle Ruthledge of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Willow Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on April 23, 2013 at 12:06 a.m. to Katie Hawthorne and Joshua Ray of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Camden Ntwali, born at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 2013 at 7:56 p.m. to Anges and Benjamin Lester of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Silas Scott, born at Pennock Hospital on April 23, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. to Steven and Kim Speckman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** AliMae Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 2013 at 9:14 p.m. to Emily and Jason Goodemoot of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 18.5 inches long. ***** BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: J 9 3 M: K 10 6 L: 8 6 2 K: J 10 5 2 WEST N: Q 7 5 4 2 M: J 9 4 3 L: A 10 K: 9 8 EAST N: 10 8 6 M: A Q 8 L: 7 5 3 K: K 7 6 3 SOUTH: N: A K M: 7 5 2 L: K Q J 9 4 K: A Q 4 Dealer: West Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 4N North East South Pass 3NT Pass Pass 2NT Pass West Pass Pass Pass In a current bridge class at Kellogg Community College’s Technology Center in Battle Creek, the emphasis has been on the play of the hand. In fact, the class is an American Contract Bridge Leagueendorsed class called “Play of the Hand in the 21st Century.” Taking time to make a plan, knowing what your objective is for a hand, counting winners and losers, and using specific techniques to fulfill the contract are all concepts that current students are working on. Today’s hand illustrates a number of those concepts. Let’s take a look. With 19 high card points, South was poised to bid 2NT, knowing that partner North could pass as the bid is not forcing. North raised to 3NT, and the bidding part of the game was over. Now, South as declarer was ready for the play-of-the-hand business. With the 4N as the lead from West, South first stopped, thanked her partner, and surveyed the dummy, counting winners in no trump. (Count losers in a trump suit.) South saw only three winners without givK. The six other tricks would have to be developed through ing up the lead: the AN, the KN, and the AK promotion, long suits, or finesses. South could see that the heart suit would be a dangerous suit unless East had the lead and chose to lead hearts. Accordingly, South planned to stay away from the hearts. Looking at the minor suits, South saw seven clubs and eight diamonds. Which suit should South start with? Taking the AN in her hand, South knew that with eight cards in diamonds, the usual split of outstanding cards in the defenders’ hands would be 3-2 most of the time. With seven cards in the club suit, the usual split of six outstanding cards in the defenders’ hands would be 4-2 most of the time. Remembering the bridge adage of “Take your losers early,” South began work on the diamond suit immediately, leadL. Her objective was clear. Knock out the AL L and the diamond suit ing the top of the sequence, the KL would be set up. The clubs could wait for a bit. L at trick two, and West pounced on that lead with the AL L. South was pretty sure that South led the KL the lead of the first spade meant that West had the QN. Would the third trick be another spade? Instead L and put South of a spade lead which might have set up the JN for South, West elected to lead back the 10L L, and still had control with the QL L, and probably two more diaback in her hand. South won with the JL mond tricks after that. First things first, however. The clubs needed to be worked on next while South K or the QK K is the question that South next pondered. The still had control of the hand. Leading the AK K, and that suit would be set up. What happened if the defenders objective was clear. Drive out the KK ducked the trick and refused to take it immediately? K for her lead, starting with the short side first, another important play-ofWhen South chose the QK K. Leading the the-hand technique, she was pleasantly surprised when East pulled in the trick with the KK K first and then the QK K would also work, hoping that at the second club lead the East defender would AK take the trick. At any rate, East led back a diamond to the three diamond winners in South’s hand. From there, South led a club to the two remaining club winners on the board, and a spade back to the good AN in her hand. Two spade winners, four diamond winners, three club winners, and no hearts winners as expected made South very happy with a 3NT contract bid and made. Making a plan, knowing your objective, knowing how the suits will break, counting your winners, taking your losers early, and being patient are all skills that good bridge players can and should develop. While there is much to think about, doing the thinking before the first trick is taken is the right step. Waiting until you are into the hand, even one trick, may be too late. Take your time, make a plan, and play those cards like a winner. Bridge notes: Bridge offerings and games in the Battle Creek area at Burnham Brook Community Center are available throughout the week. Check their website for times and fees. A fee may be required for some games. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Thornapple Players are opening on Broadway in the Dennison Performing Arts Center located at 231 S. Broadway in the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Presenting the musical … Forty-Second Street Music by HARRY WARREN, Lyrics by AL DUBIN, Book by MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE Show dates and times are MAY 1 AT 7PM (Open to the public dress rehearsal all seats $5) MAY 2,3,4,5 AT 7PM & MAY 4 AND 5 AT 2PM Limited Seating $8 Adults • $6 Senior Citiens (62 & up), Students & Children Tickets available in advance at Progressive Graphics or by calling 269-945-5539 07626522 MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Priscilla M. Beavan, of Middleville, passed away April 9, 2013, at Metro Health Hospital. Priscilla was born April 3, 1927, in Hastings, the daughter of George and Blanch (Cline) Eddy. Priscilla was a member of the Bernard Historical Society and the Barry County Historical Society, she enjoyed writing, cooking, music, reading and was an avid frog collector. Priscilla is survived by her children, Jeff (Nancy Carter) Beavan, David (Gloria Malone) Beavan and Lisa (Brian Johnson) Seaman; grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah and Olivia; brother, Herb (Verna) Eddy; special niece and friend, Loita (Chuck) Cowham. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia; brother, Elliott. A memorial service will be conducted, Saturday, May 4, 2013, 11 a.m. at the BeelerGores Funeral Home. A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Priscilla's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. PLAINWELL, MI - Kenneth Ritchie, age, 79, of Plainwell, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at his home with family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Kenneth was born in Hindman, KY, to Green and Rhoda Ritchie on May 20, 1933. He was a retiree of Borroughs Manufacturing. He was the husband of Cora (Bailey) Ritchie. The couple was married on January 16, 1960 and they were married for 53 years. Kenneth loved the outdoors, especially gardening. His hobbies included hunting, playing cards, fishing, and spending time with his loved ones. Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife Cora; daughter, Brenda (William) Bernard and daughter, Nancy (Jeffery) Quick; grandchildren, Aaron (Meghan) Bernard, Eric Bernard, Ashley Bernard, Jeffery Quick II, Kenneth Quick; brothers, JC (Janet) Ritchie, Bobby (Vicki) Ritchie, and Michael (Sue) Ritchie; sisters, Margie Blauvelt and Betty (Bill) Bourdo. The family will receive friends and family, Friday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Solid Rock Bible Church in Delton. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Solid Rock Bible Church in Delton, with Pastor Roger Claypool, officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions to the Solid Rock Bible Church of Delton where he was a member would be greatly appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view Kenneth’s online guest book or to leave a condolence message for his family. Newborn Babies �Page 8 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock This weekend marks Spring Into the Past, event of the year for more than 20 museums in the Tri-River Museum Networks area of the Thornapple, Flat and Grand rivers including Freeport, Bowne Township, Hastings, Sunfield and Clarksville. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. The Lake Odessa museum will have a display of Michigan items – books, maps, histories, geology information, county maps, fiction, poetry books, atlases and more. If you have never visited your local museums, this is an ideal time to make a first (or repeat) visit. No admission is charged at any of the museums this weekend. Colorful brochures at each site list all the venues. The Lake Odessa museum at 1117 Emerson St. also has the new signature quilt mounted in the lobby. Wednesday, May 8, the women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet in Vermontville for their annual visitation event. The following Wednesday, they will host their mother-daughter event, an annual affair. Have you wondered about the huge bundles of pipes strung along Harwood Road? Had you also noticed the trenching machines? The purpose of all this is a new pipeline that will run from Portland Road, Herbruck’s, to send their wastewater to the Lakewood Wastewater Authority for processing. The pipeline will run one mile in Berlin Township from Portland Road to Goodemoot and then six miles south to the LWA at the corner of Harwood and Tupper Lake roads. Pastor Karen Sorden will be on vacation for the next two weeks. Pastor Clare Huyck of Sunfield will handle any pastoral needs in her absence. Rev. Craig Adams will fill the pulpit on two Sundays of her absence. On an April day, the parking lot of Central United Methodist Church was the site of a food giveaway, compliments of the Feed America program. This was a first-time venture for the local congregation under the direction of Leona Rayner. She had 30 helpers who served all comers a light lunch of hot dogs and chili dogs. Food was given to 108 individuals, representing household members numbering 332. Foods available on that date were carrots, bananas, apples, pineapple, tomatoes, peppers, onions, watermelon, infant formula and baked goods. A similar distribution will be made Tuesday, May 21. According to Feed America, this was a high attendance for a first event. Ed and Bonnie Leak are home from their winter in Arizona. Dick and Vergie Winkler are home from Florida, as is Betty McMillen. A week ago, Tupper Creek nearly filled the cylindrical culvert that passes beneath Musgrove Highway between the Wolverton and McArthur farms. It has returned to its much smaller, placid self. Our newspapers have been loaded with photos of flooded properties near and far. Lake Point Drive was notable with its fine houses isolated from each other by the waters of Jordan Lake, which had farm overflowed its banks. Lake Odessa Community Library is today hosting an event for the young – an ice cream flurry explosion for teens only, starting at 3:45 p.m. The teens will play games, learn about the summer program and make ice cream flurries. Thursday, May 9, readers age 11 and up will have an event on the theme of “Downtown Abbey,” starting at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Prizes will be awarded for the best three costumes in the style of “Downtown Abbey.” Harwood Road has been repaired just north of Bippley Road in Odessa Township where the roadway had a gap the entire width. Water from a field on the west side rushed across, exposing the field tile meant to carry water across. It may have been passable for pickup trucks but it appeared too risky for passenger cars. It was safer to drive back three quarters of a mile and turn around. The landscape has seen a big change from April 19 to April 29. Investors can learn from swimmers’ diets Summer isn’t here yet, but it’s getting close. And for many people, the arrival of summer means it’s time for swimming at the local pool or lake. If you’re just a casual swimmer, you probably don’t have to adjust your diet before jumping in. But that’s not the case with competitive swimmers, who must constantly watch what they eat and drink, particularly in the days and hours preceding their races. While you may not ever have to concern yourself with your 400-meter individual medley “splits,” you can learn a lot from swimmers’ consumption patterns — particularly if you’re an investor. For starters, to sustain energy and stamina for a relatively long period of time, competitive swimmers need to eat easy-to-digest carbohydrates such as whole wheat, whole grains, apples and bananas. When you invest, you want to build a portfolio that is capable of “going the distance.” Consequently, you need investments that provide carbohydrate-type benefits — in other words, investments with the potential to fuel a long-term investment strategy. Such a strategy usually involves owning a mix of high-quality stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs). By owning these vehicles, in HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Ritchies to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Wayne and Penny (Handy) Ritchie were married May 18, 1963 in Delton. He retired from KVP/James River Paper Mill after 40 years. Their children and grandchild are hosting an open house Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Mich. Come and join them for cake, coffee and punch. Please, no gifts, just your presence. City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by owner, John Kuball, 703 South Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-831 (d) (1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow an accessory building larger than 900 square feet. Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS 703 S. Michigan Avenue Lot 1098, ALSO, the W 4 rods of lots 1 & 2 of block 20 of the Eastern Addition. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk NOTICE The Hastings City Barry County Airport is seeking to sell the following equipment: One (1) 2007 John Deere Z-445 zero-turn mower with 421 hours One (1) older 12 foot 3 blade Stalk mower (needs some repair) One (1) older 6 foot finish mower (works) Please send sealed bids to: (Attention John Deere Mower, 12 foot brush hog or 6 foot finish mower) Hastings City Barry County Airport, 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Quotes will be accepted until May 21, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Any quotes after deadline will not be considered. The Hastings City Barry County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid. Any questions, or to set up a time to inspect these items, please call Mark Noteboom at 269-945-6306. It is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect any item bid on. All equipment is sold in a (as is condition) with no guarantees or warranties. 77578291 EDWARD JONES Thursday, May 2 — Movie Memories enjoys the little gem “Too Many Girls,” starring Lucille Ball, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 — preschool story time learns about “the deep blue sea,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4 — Lego Club ends the year with “Lego-land Summer Vacation,” noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 — toddler story time hears the challenge, “Let’s get dirty,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 — Royal Readers get ready for their production of “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War” with a dress rehearsal, 4:30 to 5:30; Friends of the Library hold their annual meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. BARRY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CHARLTON PARK VILLAGE AND MUSEUM BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barry-Eaton Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, to solicit public input and suggestions on a new Barry County Parks and Recreation Five-Year Plan. This plan will address both current recreation facilities and future needs with the County and is required by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to allow the County to apply for State and Federal grand funding for recreation improvements. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the County Administrators office 5 days prior to the meeting. 77578361 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the placement of approximately 85 tons of hot mix asphalt paving in the City’s parking lot #4. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Friday, May 17, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package – “SEALED BID – Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Parking Lot #4”. Tom Girrbach Director of Public Services 77578257 proportions appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon, you can help yourself make progress toward your financial goals — and lessen the risk of running out of energy “mid-stream.” Of course, competitive swimmers have to be diligent not just in what they do eat but also in what they don’t. That’s why they avoid sweets, such as sodas and desserts, when it’s close to race time. These items do not provide lasting energy — in fact, they actually sap energy once the sugar wears off. As an investor, you, too, need to avoid the temptation of “sweets” in the form of high-yield or “hot” investment vehicles. You may find some of these investments to be alluring, but you will need to carefully weigh the extra risks involved. For many people, these types of investments may not provide the long-term stability needed to help maintain a healthy, productive investment portfolio. While what swimmers eat, or don’t eat, is important to them, their drinking habits are also crucial. The competitive environment — warm pool water, warm air temperatures and high humidity — can quickly lead to dehydration, so swimmers need to drink sizable amounts of water and sports drinks before and during practice. And you, as an investor, need your own type of liquidity, for at least two reasons. First, you need enough cash or cash equivalents to take advantage of new investment opportunities as they arise; without the ability to add new investments, your portfolio could start to “dehydrate.” Second, you need enough liquid investments — specifically, low-risk vehicles that offer preservation of principal — to create an emergency fund, ideally containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses. Without such a fund, you may be forced to dip into long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair, a new furnace or a large bill from the dentist. So the next time you see competitive swim- mers churning through their lanes, give a thought as to the type of diet that is helping propel them along — and think of the similarities to the type of “fueling” you’ll need to keep your investment strategy moving forward. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 36.51 +.98 AT&T 37.46 -1.54 BP PLC 43.60 +1.98 CMS Energy Corp 29.94 +.94 Coca-Cola Co 42.33 -.37 Conagra 35.37 -.72 Eaton 61.41 +3.25 Family Dollar Stores 61.37 -2.19 Fifth Third Bancorp 17.03 +.56 Flowserve CP 158.12 +4.23 Ford Motor Co. 13.71 +.35 General Mills 50.42 -.26 General Motors 30.84 +.99 Intel Corp. 23.95 +.57 Kellogg Co. 65.04 -1.47 McDonald’s Corp 102.14 +2.38 Perrigo Co. 119.41 -.57 Pfizer Inc. 29.07 -2.01 Sears Holding 51.34 +3.57 Spartan Motors 5.32 +.06 Spartan Stores 16.78 -.52 Stryker 65.58 +.64 TCF Financial 14.55 +.27 Walmart Stores 77.72 -1.37 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1477.05 $24.29 14,839 833M +62.70 +1.32 +120 +189M The smoking gun by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters As many children can tell you, the Mesozoic Era ends with the extinction of the dinosaurs. Most geologists think the cause of that extinction was the impact of an enormous meteorite that hit the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. As the theory goes, the impact was so large it led to global changes in the composition of the atmosphere. Smoke and dust raised by the collision blocked the sun’s light for a time, making temperatures drop and plants die off. Many species of both plants and animals didn’t live through the crisis, since parts of the food web simply fell apart. As it happens, the dinos were one group that gave up the ghost and slipped into extinction. The extinction that carried off the dinosaurs is one of five mass extinctions in the geologic record during the past three eras of geologic time — the time marked by animals of sharply increasing complexity first in the seas and then on land. Because the dinosaurs are famous the world around, the extinction that killed them is often discussed in public circles. But the causes of the other four mass extinctions are just as interesting to scientists. Recently, new evidence has been brought to light about the mass extinction that occurred during, rather than at the end, of the Mesozoic Era. The time in question stands at the boundary between the Triassic Period and the Jurassic Period (think of the movie “Jurassic Park” if you want a little help with these names). The extinction at issue saw the end of three-quarters of the species then living in the seas and on land. The massive die-off helped clear the ground for the dominance of the dinosaurs for more than the next 100 million years. In the early Mesozoic, what is now North America was united with Europe as part of a supercontinent called Pangaea. Pangaea broke up into separate continents as geologic time unfolded. Volcanic rocks of the same type and age are found along the East Coast and in Morocco, areas that were next to each other in the Triassic Period. The rocks resulted from a giant rift in the crust of the Earth, one that ultimately grew to become the Atlantic Ocean. The massive eruptions that occurred in the late Triassic Period created what’s called the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province or CAMP. Along with volcanic rock, the eruptions would have added carbon dioxide and other gases to the atmosphere, potentially triggering strong climate change. The new evidence about CAMP published in the journal Science relates to the age of the volcanic rocks in question. Sophisticated dating techniques now indicate the whole CAMP province of volcanic rocks was formed during a period of only 40,000 years. Geologically speaking, that’s nearly instantaneous. Such a massive outpouring of lava in such a short time could well have rapidly changed the atmosphere and thus, climate. The more we learn about major extinctions, the more respect we must have for the ferocity of Mother Nature. Let’s hope we don’t live long enough to see her bear her volcanic claws once more. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 9 History of Riverside Cemetery part III The last of a three-part column by the late Esther Walton that was published May 30, 1985, was based on an article that ran in the reprinted in the May 3, 1985, Banner. Present sexton’s house was erected in 1877 The matter of building a house for a permanent sexton, first considered in January 1876, was acted upon July 6, 1877, when from six bids received, the one submitted by F.A. Skeel was accepted and Jas. Sweezey, John Hotchkiss and W.S. Goodyear were appointed as the building committee. The books show $769.25 was paid to Mr. Skeel for his contract. The house was erected about where the Heney vault now stands. The need of a permanent sexton has been felt for a long time, and with the house drawing to completion, sealed bids for the position were asked for by the board. At the Nov. 9 meeting, the clerk presented nine sealed proposals and two verbal ones – J.S. Woodruff being selected as the first permanent sexton of Riverside Cemetery. The matter of securing well water at the sexton’s house gives evidence of having caused much trouble and expense to the company. In the spring of 1878 L.W. Vroman had sunk a well 125 feet in front of the house and drew no water. The directors were called together to consider having him continue his work. This was agreed to, but apparently did not work because the sexton complained of his family having to walk a half a mile for all well water used. Geo. Abbey was then empowered by the board to dig a well, and he was fortunate in striking water at a depth of only 18 feet. That summer, 214 evergreen trees were purchased for nine cents apiece – this being the largest purchase ever made up to that time for landscape work on the grounds. In the summer of 1879, the sexton presented a bill for building 53 rods of fence, at 40 cents a rod, in front of the company’s grounds. The lumber was bought from Bentley Bros. and Wilkins, a Hastings concern, for $73.74, and the paint for it from Roberts and Hotchkiss for $22.35. The summer of 1884, a well was dug just outside the grounds near the north side for the use of lot owners wishing to water shrubs, plants and flowers – a trip down the steep bank to the river or a long walk to the sexton’s house having been necessary hitherto, and a lawn mower, watering pot and pail also were purchased. The river bank was cleared of loose brush and rubbish, and 25 maple trees were purchased, showing an increased interest in the care and beautifying of the grounds. In 1889 the association members found themselves confronted with only 10 lots left for sale. A special meeting was called to authorize the preparing of ground so that more lots might be laid out. In the spring of 1890, the work of clearing off the timber and leveling the land adjoining the free cemetery was begun, and Mr. Skeel of Grand Rapids engaged to plat and lay out the ground for cemetery purposes. In spring of 1891, the city was asked to extend the water mains to the cemetery which it agreed to do if the board would pay costs of all expenditures over $1,000. The use of water for the grounds would make it possible to give them care heretofore impossible. To meet the new problems with which they would be confronted, the board sent Mr. Bessmer and Mr. Wilkins to Grand Rapids to investigate the care of the cemeteries there and the method and cost of dealing with lot owners. They came back very enthusiastic since the appearance and system used at the Valley City Cemetery, the new addition of which was being operated as a “lawn cemetery.” Lots and alleys were on the same grade, covered with turf, and graves leveled. The Grand Rapids association furnished the water to lot owners, looked after the mowing, sprinkling and general care for a nominal sum. After hearing this report, the board was convinced that the lawn plan should be adopted by the Hastings Association and voted to do it. The board also voted to request all owners to put lots and alleys on a natural grade and to seed or sod the alley hitherto encircling all lots, and that all walls, stones hedges and coping about lots be removed. This innovation naturally caused objections and protestation on the part of some stockholders, who were not farsighted enough to see the development and realization of modern cemetery methods, and of the far more efficient service the association could give in the care of lots that were all on the same grade. However, the small storm soon blew over, especially as the real merit of the plan was demonstrated as the board put it into use. The McCoy marker is said to have a meteor mounted on top. When the new courthouse was built in 1893, the board decided to purchase the iron fence around the old courthouse to enclose the cemetery. This was done and the association purchased the fencing for $200. The same year a surveyor was engaged to lay out an additional plat for more free ground. [The wrought iron fence that still surrounds the cemetery in 2013, is the same fence that originally enclosed the courthouse before being moved to the cemetery 110 years ago.] An interesting incident brought out by the records was the petitioning July 2, 1895, of Susannah Hammond to be allowed to cover her lot with Portland cement seven inches thick. The board objected but evidently gave its consent to a modification of the request, since the peculiar under surface vault is said to hold glass-covered caskets. The landmark is on the south side and is the only lot in the cemetery with an iron fence surrounding it. [That iron fence has since been removed.] The year 1896 revealed plans to move the house and outbuildings to give space to the new addition. Originally intended to be placed on the southeast corner of the north side ground, the location was felt to be too low, and so the house was put in the place it now occupies on the Carter Lake Road (now called Country Club Drive). Mr. Skeel of Grand Rapids was again called into service and came here to lay out the additional ground needed, which he prophesied would become a very beautiful part of the cemetery grounds. Today the cemetery contains many magnificent monuments and markers to designate the location of graves. The largest is a mausoleum built for Thomas Heney by the Black and Sons of Hastings, later of Grand Rapids. Blacks also have their own family plot here. The Knights of Phythias and the Fitzgerald Post, GAR, both have general markers situated in the cemetery. Several interesting markers, beside the Hammond one are the David Cook one made from a natural granite stone; the Archie McCoy one reported to have a meteorite mounted on top; and the Troxel marker carved with music and flowers to designate their interest in music. Spring Into the Past returns to Charlton Park this weekend Area residents and visitors can tour the village at Historic Charlton Park near Hastings for free during the Tri-River Museum Network’s Spring Into the Past event Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year are a living history display featuring Lewis and Clark artifacts, along with children’s games on the village green. Also Saturday, Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District and chair of the Charlton Park Foundation, lead the local Frog Watch USA program from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees will be trained to distinguish frog calls and record their find- ings. The historic village and museum will be open for self-guided tours and staff will be on hand to answer questions. “Take a road trip and explore 25 of West Michigan’s finest small museums located within the vicinity of the Thornapple, Flat and Grand rivers,” said Claire Johnston, park curator. “Located in quaint depots, churches, town halls, store buildings or houses, each of the Tri-Rivers museums is unique, and you will find something different in each one.” Founded in 2002, the Tri-River Historical Museum Network was formed as a support and promotion group for these museums which are keepers of local history and artifacts. People of all ages are invited to learn about the past. Maps and information about each museum will be available, or visit www.commoncorners.com. Historic Charlton Park features a 300-acre recreation area, historic village and museum, along with picnic areas, hiking trails and a boat launch. The park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Call 269-945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org for additional details. State News Roundup Spring weather causes damage to many Lower Peninsula trails Although conditions are sunny and dry now, heavy rain and snow over the past few months caused impassable conditions along some trails maintained by the Department of Natural Resources in the Lower Peninsula. As a result, the DNR is warning trail users that parts of some trails may be closed due to excessive amounts of standing water and flood conditions, as well as downed trees. DNR staff is working to assess the worst trail areas, and will work with local trail grant sponsors and volunteers to best mitigate trail impacts. “It is difficult to identify all of the sections that were affected by the heavy spring rains,” said trails analyst Amanda Matelski. “We ask that trail users exercise care when approach- ing these areas. Our users will also need to have patience while our trail sponsors, volunteers and staff remove downed trees.” Trail conditions are expected to improve moving into the summer season, she said, adding that maintenance to all designated offroad vehicle trails will be completed by Memorial Day. Riders who have questions regarding specific areas or come across areas in immediate need of attention should call Matelski at the Roscommon Operations Service Center at 989-275-5151, ext. 2044. Gas prices could swing with spring refinery maintenance Though prices for gasoline have snapped up even from lower levels seen just last weekend, the GasBuddy news service is reminding consumers that, contrary to public perception, average prices in the first three months of 2013 actually averaged below 2012 same- period numbers. The average first quarter 2013 price, compiled by GasBuddy, was $3.548 as compared to $3.584 during the same period in 2012. That may not seem like much of a difference but, as GasBuddy analyst Patrick DeHaan points out, that each penny per gallon translates into about $3.6 million per day in cost differences based on typical demand numbers. Using DeHaan’s metric, that means consumers are saving about $108 million each day when current costs are compared to last year. That doesn’t soothe the pain at the pump given today’s prices in the $3.84 range, but especially not when comparing today’s prices to those of just four years ago. In the first quarter of 2009, the first quarter gasoline price averaged under $1.90 per gallon. Despite the recent price stability, however, GasBuddy is reluctant to say that motorists have seen the peak pricing level for 2013. Great Lakes states are considered “hot spots” where price spikes are possible. Prices could swing dramatically in the area thanks to extensive spring maintenance for Midwestern refineries. Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! Hastings: One Stop Shop (BP) (M-43 North) Tom’s Market Superette Family Fare One Stop Food (BP) (M-37 South) Hastings Speedy Mart (Shell) Bosley Admiral Penn-Nook Gift Shop P.B. Gas Station (W. State St.) BP Gas Station (M-37 West) Xpress Mart Family Fare Gas Station Woody’s General Store Gun Lake: Sam’s Gourmet Foods Gun Lake Amoco Gun Lake Shell Orangeville: Orangeville Fast Stop Cloverdale: Cloverdale General Brown’s Cedar Creek Grocery Delton: Felpausch Shell Banfield: Banfield General Store Lacey: Clyde’s Sportsman Post Pine Lake: Pine Lake Grocery Dowling: Goldsworthys Dowling General Store Prairieville: Prairieville Fast Stop Woodland: Woodland Express Nashville: Trading Post Little’s Country Store Shell MV Pharmacy Nashville C Store Carl’s Lake Odessa: Lake-O-Express Lake-O-Mart Shell Carl’s Freeport: L & J’s Freeport Milling Shelbyville: Weick’s Food Town The Store at Southshore 77566089 Susannah Hammond was allowed to cover her lot with Portland cement. It at one time was surrounded by wrought-iron fence. Middleville: Speedway Middleville Marketplace Greg’s Get-It-N-Go Shell �Page 10 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13026363-DE Estate of Walter Zientek, a/k/a Walter S. Zientek, Deceased. Date of Birth: January 5, 1917. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, Walter Zientek, a/k/a Walter S. Zientek, Deceased, who lived at 12248 Nine Mile Road, Shelbyville, MI 49344, died April 1, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marjorie A. Fitzhenry, named personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058, and the named personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: April 30, 2013 Orton, Tooman, Hale, McKown & Kiel, P.C. David F. Kiel (P43048) Attorney 314 Trowbridge Street, P.O. Box 239 Allegan, MI 49010-0239 (269) 673-2136 Personal Representative: Marjorie A. Fitzhenry 1840 Rogers Road Doyle, TN 38559 77578274 (931) 686-3051 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L. Troseth and Patricia Troseth AKA Patricia A. Troseth, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2005, and recorded on March 14, 2005 in instrument 1142698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ten and 42/100 Dollars ($135,610.42). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Fairview Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 6, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #369148F03 (04-18)(05-09) 77577866 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W Speer and Alison F Speer, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 15, 2003 in instrument 1119240, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred SixtyFour and 58/100 Dollars ($61,364.58). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 14, of H.J. Kenfields addition to City of Hastings, fka Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 Page 9 of Plats The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422898F01 77577744 (04-11)(05-02) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Knapper and Lisa Knapper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 27, 2002, and recorded on January 7, 2003 in instrument 1095057, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two and 54/100 Dollars ($153,132.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, 990 feet South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 330 feet; thence East 1320 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 330 feet; thence West 1320 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #296859F02 (04-11)(05-02) 77577643 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. McNett III and Gwendolyn K. McNett, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2009, and recorded on July 24, 2009 in instrument 200907240007654, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One and 18/100 Dollars ($87,161.18). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 495.00 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West along said East and West 1/4 line 826.42 feet to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West along said centerline 252.61 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 825.60 feet; thence South 1 degrees 01 minutes East 251.90 feet to the place of beginning, Excepting therefrom: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 946.42 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 375.00 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 252.61 feet along said centerline; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 375.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 252.28 feet parallel with said centerline of Kingsbury Road to said point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422499F01 77577996 (04-25)(05-16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carolyn A. Leverich, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lake Michigan Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated May 1, 2009, and recorded on May 7, 2009 in instrument 20090507-0004972, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One and 31/100 Dollars ($101,521.31). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7 and 8, Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55 of Barry County Records. Excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each Lot. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421939F02 77578201 (05-02)(05-23) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Craig L Irish, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, INC, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006, and recorded on August 17, 2006, as Document Number: 1168710, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-5 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 27, 2013 and recorded April 03, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-004577, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine and 78/100 ($53,569.78) including interest at the rate of 10.45000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on May 30, 2013 Said premises are situated in the City of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at the North One Quarter post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line, 193.20 feet to the Southeasterly line of Kellogg Street; thence South 34 degrees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg Street, 141.14 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 182.46 feet; thence South 03 degrees 43 minutes 02 seconds West, 13.97 feet; thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West, 104.89 feet; thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West, 77.45 feet, to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 402 Kellogg Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 2, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-5 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 13OMI00163-1 (05-02)(05-23) 77578282 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy R. Hernandez, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2009, and recorded on July 2, 2009 in instrument 200907020006901, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Twenty-Seven and 41/100 Dollars ($70,027.41). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 80 Rods South of the Northwest corner of said section 22, thence East 40 Rods, thence South 8 Rods 6 Feet, thence West 20 Rods, thence North 60 Feet, thence West 20 Rods, thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #349453F02 (04-11)(05-02) 77577725 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on May 5, 2005 in instrument 1146012, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($133,763.19). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, Page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East, 103.14 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East, 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West, 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof. City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #241882F03 77577649 (04-11)(05-02) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($135,057.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419884F02 77578094 (04-25)(05-16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jo Anne Murray, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005 in instrument 1156029, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 82/100 Dollars ($162,498.82). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Additional vacant lot described as: That portion of Lot numbered 40 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Barry County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; and running thence Southerly on the Westerly line of said Lot Numbered 2 extended, 132 feet to Walnut Drive; thence Easterly along the North line of said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feet to the point of beginning. Also commencing at a point on the South line of Walnut Drive, 22 feet West of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Southerly a distance of 120 feet; thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary; thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #267286F02 77577804 (04-18)(05-09) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of The Shirley A. Hyde Revocable Living Trust Agreement u/t/a dated March 3, 2010. Date of Birth: June 3, 1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Shirley A. Hyde, died April 1, 2013 leaving the above trust entitled “The Shirley A. Hyde Revocable Living Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia Kermeen or Martha Long within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 24, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Patricia Kermeen and Martha Long P.O. Box 233 77578189 Middleville, MI 49333 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R. SEARLES and DEANNA L. SEARLES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2008, and recorded on October 2, 2008, in Document No. 20081002-0009670, and re-recorded on April 8, 2013 in Document No. 2013-004849, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Thirty Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($179,030.41), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 16, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 31, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 47 SECONDS EAST 660 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31 A DISTANCE OF 1324.76 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 332.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 1324.74 FEET TO SAID SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 332.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 330.88 FEET TO THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF PINE LAKE ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 418.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE 66.75 FEET, THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 597.57 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SECTION LINE 131.56 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 2650.82 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 66 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE 2303.78 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 934.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005068 FHA (04-18)(05-09) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 13026354-NC In the matter of Vicky Lee Worden (Edwards). TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On May 22 at 10:30 a.m., in the Family Division Courtroom, 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan before the Honorable William M. Doherty, Judge, a hearing will be held on the Petition for change of name of Vicky Lee Worden (Edwards) to Victoria Vicky Lee. Vicky Lee Worden PO Box 235 Bedford, MI 49020 (269) 623-8347 77578180 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J. Silver and Susan C. Silver, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 36/100 Dollars ($101,634.36). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 of Hastings Heights, and all that portion of a vacated perimeter alley within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425024F01 77578183 (05-02)(05-23) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Williams and Brenda L. Williams, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded on November 27, 2007 in instrument 20071127-0004622, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight and 38/100 Dollars ($108,338.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 9, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, except that part thereof lying South of the centerline of Butler Road and East of the centerline of Bird Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422306F01 (04-11)(05-02) 77577703 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF HEARING ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT PUBLICATION/POSTING CASE NO. 12-45-DM Plaintiff Kayla Lambert v Defendant Justin Lambert To: Kayla Lambert: Take notice that a hearing on Defendant’s Motion To Set Aside Default Judgment shall be conducted in the Barry County Circuit Court on May 16, 2013 at 2:30 pm in front of the Honorable Amy L. 77578255 McDowell, Circuit Court Judge. FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on April 11, 2003 by Robert O. Brown, Jr. and Mary A. Brown a/k/a Rosemary A. Brown a/k/a Rose Mary A. Brown, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on July 3, 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1107855. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Two and 68/100 Dollars ($45,922.68), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 6, 2013, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 1 Hidden Hollow Estates No. 1 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 19. More commonly known as: 2249 Stanton Drive, Middleville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Dated: April 24, 2013 By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 + 77578173 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George J Strand, A Single Person, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2008, and recorded on March 10, 2008 in instrument 20080310-0002169, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty and 48/100 Dollars ($101,460.48). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 7, East Town Homes, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422332F01 77577855 (04-18)(05-09) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number SP-3-2013 Dan J Herschberger, (applicant); David & Elizabeth Herschberger, (property owners); Dan & Elizabeth Herschberger, (property owners) Location: 5307 E Dowling Road in Section 30 of Maple Grove Township Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for an accessory dwelling per Section 2305 in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-4-2013 James & Judith Jansen, (property owners) Location: 8869 Bever Road in Section 26 of Orangeville Township Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for an accessory dwelling per Section 2305 in the RR zoning district. MEETING DATE:May 28, 2013 TIME: 7:30 PM PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings MI Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77578253 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER J. HARTKE, an unmarried man, whose address is 833 E. Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, with an office being located at 3260 Eagle Park Drive, Suite 107, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, the Mortgagee, such Mortgage being dated April 28, 2009 and recorded April 30, 2009 in Instrument No. 200904300004685 of Barry County Records; and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due for principal, interest, and other applicable charges, the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTYTHREE AND 60/100 ($101,483.60) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State Street in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday May 9, 2013 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., local time, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 4.6250% percent interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Lands and premises situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, and State of Michigan: Lot 7, except the West 10 feet, also Lot 8, Block 12, H.J. Kenfields Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, also a fractional lot North of Lot 7 described as commencing at a point on the North line of Lot 7 that is East 10 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 7, thence Northerly along the extension of the West property line to the Right of Way of State Street, thence Southeasterly along the Right of Way of State Street to a point where the North line of Lot 7 intersects with the Right of Way of State Street, thence West to the Place of beginning; also a blank lot East of Lot 8 described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 8; thence Easterly along the Right of Way of Bond Street to the Westerly edge of the right of Way of State Street; thence Northwesterly along the right of way of State Street to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 8, thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For further information with regard to this foreclosure, contact USDA, Rural Development at the Centralized Servicing Center, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, Building 105, FC-215, St. Louis, Missouri 63120, telephone 800-349-5097, ext. 4500. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the abovedescribed property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 11, 2013 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee By: Robert J. Zitta (P22749) Attorney for Mortgagee Scheuerle & Zitta, LLP 300 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 212 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616-842-1470 77577749 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-026348-DE Estate of David J. Decker, Deceased. Date of birth: 03/28/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, David Decker, who lived at 207 Robin Road, Middleville, Michigan died 02/11/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michelle Parker, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 6625 Maple Hill, Howard City and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Robert L. Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Michelle Parker 6625 Maple Hill Howard City, Michigan 49329 77578169 (231) 629-2010 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy A. Ward and Sandra L. Ward, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc., successor by merger with ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003 and recorded July 9, 2003 in Instrument Number 1108120, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred FortyEight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 Dollars ($148,358.51) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 23, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees, 36 minutes 44 seconds West 396.00 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1051.68 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 272.03 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East 396.00 feet along the West line of the East 333 feet of the West 100 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds West 175.45 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northerly 94.04 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 18 degrees 25 minutes 46 seconds West 93 .90 feet (Delta - 10 degrees 46 minutes 33 seconds) to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for ingress and egress.Subject to and together with easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a strip of land 86 feet wide the center line of which is described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1148.26 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northwesterly 160.49 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 14 minutes 14 seconds West 159.80 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 163.68 feet; thence Northwesterly 196.05 feet along a 370 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 16 degrees 15 minutes 13 seconds West 193.76 feet; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 244.62 feet; thence North 21 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds West 117.85 feet; thence Northwesterly 141.52 feet along a 170 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears North 45 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 137.45 feet; thence North 69 degrees 12 minutes 03 seconds West 224.85 feet; thence North 82 degrees 20 minutes 23 seconds West 194.62 feet; thence Northwesterly 293.67 feet along a 220 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 44 degrees 05 minutes 53 seconds West 272.35 feet; thence North 05 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds West 320.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 37 seconds East 142.45 feet; thence Northeasterly 296.01 feet along a 320 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 38 minutes 37 seconds East 285.57 feet; thence North 53 degrees 08 minutes, 37 seconds East 272.45 feet; thence South 36 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds East 17.0 feet to Reference Point "A"; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 51 seconds East 570.0 feet to the place of ending of said 86 foot wide easement. Also a 60 foot radius circle, said radius point being the previously described Reference Point "A" the outside 10 feet along each said 86 foot strip and the 60 foot radius circle are for utility purposes and the inside 66 feet and the 60 foot radius circle are for roadway purposes. Utility crossings across the roadway may be done where deemed necessary. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 25, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-003643 77578118 (04-25)(05-16) �Page 12 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Middle School names honor roll students Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the third marking period of the 2012-13 academic year. Students earning a 4.0 grade point average are indicated with an asterisk(*). Sixth grade High honors Blair Anderson, Claire Anderson, Alfredojose Arechiga, Grace Beauchamp, Sierra Bentti, Shelby Bolen, Prescot Bower,Victoria Byykkonen, Daisy Campbell, *Whitney Carlson, Thomas Carpenter, Alexander Clow, *Allison Collins, Amanda Cranmore, Samantha Craven, Cora Cunningham, Bryce Darling, Devon Dilno, *Cody Dunn, Julia Ehredt, Kaitlynn Elliott, Cameron Ertner, Isaac Evans, *Noah Former, Amber Fox, Mikayla Guernsey, Tobin Haines Jr., *Lauren Harden, Devin Haywood, *Kelsey Heiss, Jaden Hickman, Allie Horning, *Jack Horton, *William Hubbell, Corbin Hunter, Gretchen James, *Elizabeth Jensen, Jesse Johnson, Ellena Keener, Breana Leonard, *Andrew Maurer, Alexis McCracken, Alexis McDade, *Claudia McLean, Justin McManamey, *Lindsay Meeker, *Katura Metzner, Kaleb Micklatcher, Shiann Molette, Jeffrey Morgan, *Kassidy Morgan, Cody Murphy, Jonathan Nash, , *Grace Nickels, Kassidi Olson, Ethan Orcasitas, Hailey Pacillo, Clarissa Parish, Connor Parmenter, Sydney Pattok, Emmalee Peck, *Hope Peck, *Hannah Porter, Antonio Ramirez, Haydn Redmond, Megan Reinbolt, *Maxwell Richards, Roger Roets, Andrew Shaver, Matthew Sherman, Katelyn Solmes, *Benjamin Stafford, Bailey Summers, *Isaiah Taylor, Lynnsey Thayer, Jessica Thompson, *Lainey Tomko, Christian Turashoff, Samuel Waller, *Blake Walther, *Kassaundra Warner, Paige Woern, Elisabeth Youngs, Carmen Zalewski. Honors Rian Allen, Rylee Andrews, Gracie Arnold, Logan Ashcraft, Madison Bell, Meghan Borton, Abigail Bremer, Haliegh Burfield, Jared Burger, Cora Carpenter, Tyler Chaney, Brady Corrion, Shannon Culp, Elizabeth Danis, Megan Deal, Olivia Feldt, Katherine Friend, Jessica Gaskill, Garrett Gibson, Natasha Glasgow, Sean Green, Cameron COURT NEWS Heath Brandon Felps, 36, Wayland, accepted a plea agreement April 18 and was sentenced to between 84 and 360 months in prison for breaking and entering. He was given credit for 155 days served. The sentence was issued by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Felps pleaded guilty in January to the charge. In addition to the prison sentence, Felps is ordered to pay restitution to the victims, including $638 to Sand Bar, $1,200 to Morgan Freeman, $747 to BCSD, $848 to Michael Heers and $342 to Freeport Milling. David Robert Hull, 20, Battle Creek, was sentenced April 17 by Judge McDowell to 12 months in jail for each of two counts of criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree, with a child between ages of 13 and 16. Hull entered a plea agreement, and in exchange, an additional charge of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree was dismissed. Hull was given credit for 79 days served in jail. He also was ordered to be on probation for 60 months and pay $1,066 in court costs and fines. He is ordered not to have any contact with the victim. Heather Michelle Lawrence, 32, of Hastings, was sentenced April 17 to 12 months in jail with 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to a operating or main- taining a methamphetamine lab. Two other charges of possession of methamphetamines and one count of operating a lab near a specific location were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Judge McDowell ordered the last five months of Lawrence’s jail term be suspended with probation. Lawrence also was ordered to participate in a cognitive behavioral therapy, women’s group and AA. Holden Eugene Culler, 19, homeless, pleaded guilty to failure to comply with the sex offender registration act. A second charge of failure to comply with reporting duties of the sex offender act was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Judge McDowell sentenced Culler to three months in jail, with credit for 65 days served. He also was ordered to pay $198 in court fines and costs. Daniel Patrick Merrill, 41, of Fryeburg, Maine, was sentenced April 17 in Barry County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to failure to pay child support. Judge McDowell sentenced Merrill to 90 days in jail, with credit for nine days served. He also was placed on 60 months of probation. His jail term can be suspended with verification of employment and if he begins paying a minimum $50 per month. Merrill was ordered to pay $43,117 in total costs and fines, including $41,919 in restitution. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 ESTATE SALE: 97 107th Ave. Wayland 49348. Nice sale! Lots of gold jewelry, sports card collections doll collections, household furnishings, flat screen TV, art, antiques, bedroom sets, mini-fridge., stove/refrig., glassware & much more. Garage at 8:30, Thurs. 5/2, 9am-4pm, Fri. 5/3, 9am3pm. BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. HIGH EFFICIENCY OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler burns less wood. 25 year warranty. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, 616-877-4081. For Rent GARAGE SALE AT 2684 Russell Drive, Gun Lake (Wayland). May 3rd & 4th, 10am-4pm. Snowboard, skis, household items, furniture, furnace. 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Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. Help Wanted DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days! 1-800-882-7364. DRIVERS: $1,000.00 SIGNON Bonus! Get Home Weekly & Weekends running Dedicated Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-888-567-4857. Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 Haight, Breann Hall, Olivia Hanson, Devyn Heath, Wesley Heniser, Alicia Hernandez, Keely Jackson, Matthew Jacob, Aaron Johns, Deagan Leask, Braeden Lowell, Brea Madden, Sadie Maitland, Maci Michaels, Luke Morgan, Mary Murphy, Gabrielle Nicholson, Merlyn Olsen, Jaden Parker, Conner Peterson, Miya Phillips, Brianna Planck, Seth Ray, Brandon Reese, Parker Reid, Alicia Rivera, Zarek Rudesill, Alexis Ruthruff, Austin Service, Kaitlyn Shook, Clayton Short, Jalen Simmons, Mitike Slagstad, Elise Smith, Kenneth Smith, Allen Steele, Grayson Tebo, Hayden Thompson, Joseph Tinkler, Emmalee VanSyckle, Juan Vargas, Allison Vastine, Trinity Yoder. Seventh grade High honors Madalyn Anderson, Gabriella Bare, Morgan Bartimus, *Emma Beemer, Megan Birman, Ilie Bivins, Callie Borden, *Baili Bowers, *Tyler Brown, *Abby Burroughs, Kayla Carlson, Jerry Christensen, Karlee Christiansen, Austin Christie, Chase Cobb, Garrett Coltson, Mary Elizabeth DePriester, Jason Lee Pyle, 37, Hastings, was sentenced April 17 in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of operating and maintaining a methamphetamine lab. A second charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Judge McDowell ordered the last five months of Pyles’ jail term be suspended with probation and his participation in the drug court program. He may be approved for work release during his jail term if approved by the probation department and the jail. He also must pay court costs and fines of $1,948. James Richard Vaughn, 34, Kalamazoo, was sentenced April 17 after pleading guilty to failure to pay child support and probation violation. Vaughn was sentenced to 75 days in jail, with credit for 53 days served. He is ordered to continue his 60 months of probation as ordered in 2012. Judge McDowell ordered Vaughn to pay $20,240 in total court costs and fines, including $19,413 in restitution. David Lee Lafountain, 45, Otsego, pleaded guilty March 6 in circuit court to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, third offense. Judge McDowell sentenced Lafountain to serve between 19 and 60 months in prison. Another charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Lafountain also was ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. Brennen Thomas Pruden, 19, Hastings, was sentenced April 25 in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. He was given credit of 183 days served in jail and ordered to pay $3,747 in court fines and costs. A second charge of an assault-weapons violation was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Pruden also pleaded guilty in a separate case to larceny from a motor vehicle. His home youthful trainee status was revoked from an earlier sentencing ad he was unsuccessfully discharged from probation. Eric Jason Amaro, 36, Saranac, pleaded guilty March 13 to indecent exposure and gross indecency between a male and female. He was sentenced April 25 by Judge Amy McDowell in Circuit Court to between 21 and 90 months in prison and given credit for 379 days served. He also was found guilty by the court of being a habitual offender and ordered to pay $248 in court costs and fines. Dakota Josh Goyings, 20, Plainwell, was sentenced April 25 to 12 months in jail after pleading no contest to a charge of criminal sexual conduct, second degree assault. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell also ordered Goyings to 60 months on probation. The last three months of his prison term can be suspended with probation. Goyings also was ordered to pay $1,148 in court fines and costs. Three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct, third degree, and a charge of criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree, were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Timothy David Short, 39, Hastings, pleaded guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance. Short was sentenced by Judge McDowell to six months in jail, which will be suspended with successful completion of 18 months of probation. Short was given credit for one day served in jail and ordered to pay $598 in court costs and fines. Stanley Robert Wilkins, 32, Hastings, was sentenced April 25 in circuit court after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana, second or subsequent offense, and operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He was ordered to serve eight months in jail for the first offense and 90 days for the second offense. He also was ordered to 24 months of probation and may be eligible for work release from jail if approved and verified by the jail. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence was dismissed. He was ordered to pay $1,698 in court fines and costs. *Maggie Eastman,* Madison Ellsworth, *Zoe Engle, *Alexis Evans, Morgan Feldt, Kaila Gillespie, Dylan Goodrich, Leah Hawthorne, Cayden Herrington, Matthew Hewitt, *Shayli Hinkle, *Lillian Hyatt, Margaret Keller-Bennett, *James Kirchen II, David Lane, Carley Laubaugh, Adam Lewis, Nash Martin, Sarah McKeever, Nathan Meyers, August Miller, Brandon Miner, Caitlyn Morris, *Alizabeth Morrison, Sydney Nemetz, Aaron Newberry, *Wyatt Owen, *Citlali Perez, *Emma Porter, *Emma Post, Chyanne Rea, Blake Roderick, Alexia Rodriguez, Jessica Satterfield, *Leigha Saur,* Joel Shinavier, *Macey Shotts, *Aubree Shumway, Brandon Smith, *Samantha Smith, Wyatt Smith, Lindsey Spurlock, Mason Steward, Chase Taylor, *Colin Tellkamp, Bridget Thayer, Pierson Tinkler, *Elliza Tolles, *Carter Tomko, Ian Trutsch, Elizabeth Watson, Cameron White, *Lillian Wierenga,* Jordyn Wigg, Austen Wilder, Nicholas Wilgus, Harleigh Willson, Julianna Wolf, *Bridget Woolf, Brittany Wurm, Madalyne Young, *Kylie Zimmerman. Honors Alex Allerding, Melanie Boysen, Brian Cheeseman, Samantha Clow, Emalie Conroy, Alleyna Davis, Alexander Diljak, Terry Dull, Justin Eicher, Haley Fortier, Tanner Gardner, Megan Goggins, Dayton Graham, Alan Hammond, Austin Hoffman, Lauren Howell, Caitlin Hyland, Samuel James, Tyler See HONOR ROLL, page 14 POLICE BEAT Makeup thief will look pretty in pink ‘Grandson’ scams Middleville woman A Woodland woman reported items were stolen from her vehicle while it was parked in front of her home. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to her home April 24 around 1:30 p.m. The woman told police her vehicle was parked in the driveway and that a pink makeup bag on the front seat was missing. The car was not locked. She told police the bag contained headphones, medicine, a phone charger, makeup and miscellaneous items. Total value was estimated at $40. A 72-year-old Middleville woman called police to report wire fraud. She told police she received a phone call from a man in Mexico she thought was her grandson. The man told her he was her grandson and that he needed $1,500 to fix a rental vehicle. The woman wired $1,500 to Mexico City to help the person she believed was her grandson fix the car. After wiring the money, she called her grandson to see if he received it. The grandson told her he was not in Mexico and did not ask for any money. Lights too bright for Cottage break-in dimmed-down driver suspect couldn’t A 19-year-old Watervliet man was arrested April 21 shortly after midnight and wait for summer charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the man near M-66 Highway and Lacey Road after a caller reported a possibly intoxicated driver. The officer found the car along the highway with the hazard lights activated, and the vehicle had a flat tire. The driver complained that a vehicle following him had bright lights on and caused him to hit the curb and ruin his tire. After the officer conducted sobriety tests at the scene, the driver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. 21st birthday celebration ends in jail A Hastings man who said he was celebrating his 21st birthday was arrested for disorderly conduct. The man was at the Barry County Expo Center April 20 during the Barry County Beatdown, a mixed martial arts cage fighting event. A man was reportedly agitated and trying to start fights with others in the crowd. Barry County officers said they believed the man had been drinking. He told them it was his 21st birthday, and that he was out celebrating. The man was placed under arrest and taken to the Barry County Jail on a charge of disorderly conduct. A Delton man reported a break-in to his summer cottage on England Drive near Shelbyville. The man told police the window had been pried open and the screen was on the floor inside the home. He told police it didn’t appear that anything was missing, but rugs were disturbed and it appeared someone had been in the home. Damage to the window is estimated at $100. The incident was reported April 27. Note in mailbox turns more than suspicious Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate a suspicious situation April 23. A 48-year-old Middleville man told police he received a letter in an unmarked envelope inside his mailbox. The letter was only two or three lines long, and it advised him to contact Specialized Loan Servicing and provided a telephone number. When the man called the number, he said they immediately asked for personal information, including his Social Security number. He said he didn’t have any loans, so he thought the situation was suspicious. Police said when they tried to call the same number later, it had been disconnected. Police advised the man not to give out personal information and to contact them if he receives any further suspicious correspondence. Bad headlight leads Intoxicated to ‘one-hit’ customer trades car marijuana citation A sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle on for police cruiser Grand Rapids Street near Fremont Street in Middleville for a defective headlight April 28 at about 10:37 p.m. After an investigation, the driver was issued a citation for possession of marijuana. While talking to the driver, the officer detected an odor of possible burnt marijuana in the car. The officer found a bag of marijuana in the car, and the driver admitted to “taking one hit” from a marijuana cigarette. The officer cited the driver for possession of marijuana. The baggie of marijuana was confiscated by the police. Driver sees deer, swerves for home A caller told police she heard a loud crash and believed a car had crashed near Oakwood Shores Street and Fredrick Drive, along Gun Lake. Thornapple Township Fire arrived at the scene and said the driver had fled. Later, the driver returned, telling police that a deer ran in front of her. She said she swerved to avoid hitting the deer and went off the road. Her husband came to get her and then they went home without reporting the accident. The driver was cited for failing to report a traffic accident. A 21-year-old Hastings man was arrested and faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated April 21. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Thornapple Lake Trading Post where a clerk reported an intoxicated customer in the store. The customer was acting strange and had left the store, drove away and come back, the clerk said. After conducting sobriety tests at the scene, the man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. Utility pole takes a hit, intoxicated driver takes a charge A 36-year-old Hastings woman was arrested April 24 after reportedly leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Hastings police were called to the accident scene in the 400 block of East Grand Street where a vehicle struck a utility pole. The driver left the scene, but the vehicle was later located. The female driver was arrested and faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 13 Local group’s lawsuit charges DNR with breach of public trust suit. Discovery in the case has begun, and a roster of witnesses for MLAWD has been filed. “We feel our case and our witnesses are quite solid and strong,” said Losher. “We are suing, seeking an injunction, to nullify the results of the lease sales of the auction that happened in 2012 — specifically in Barry and Allegan counties. Our legal grounds for this involves public trust law which is a wellestablished branch of law and goes back to the Magna Carta, and to the Illinois vs. Illinois Railroad case. It originally had to do with navigable waters. It has since been expanded to include non-navigable waters and ground water, along with commons issues such as air, Great Lakes, and areas held in commons and in trust for the public’s use, protection and enjoyment. “This language is contained within the Michigan Constitution, as well as, the Michigan Environmental Protection Act. It is in the definition of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Old well technology is a well vertically drilled and 2,000 feet deep, but now the drilling has a total running of 20,000 feet. We maintain that by leasing these lands without doing any environmental impact analysis, or by not revisiting or updating of 30-plus year old oil and gas rules, is negligent. These leases need to be scrapped until analysis is performed. “Cumulative effects are another huge part of our suit. This piece-meal approach that the state has taken, in analyzing one well and the exclusion of a well nearby, and another well nearby in the other direction. When you end up with an oil field the impacts add up and the state has not taken any steps toward cumulative impact statements. That is one of our main issues. It’s a breach of the public trust.” Losher said the group is not asking for hydraulic fracturing to be banned, although it wouldn’t oppose such an action. He also spoke about the high pressure tactics of the “landmen” who flooded the area in 2012. “We are being very reasonable and simply asking the DNR to follow their own rules,” he says. “The amount of private leases in this county is rather staggering at around 1,050 leases. On its face, companies just come into an area and have their way. Who wants to be told what to do, let alone be told what to do under duress. When someone says sign this now, now, now, that shouldn’t pass the smell test from the start. “I think part of the pressure these companies are putting on the communities and individuals, and the State of Michigan, has to do with some windows that are going to be closing in the next few years. I think the first one is just economics regarding exporting. We know that natural gas prices are at all time lows in the states. A lot of the gas is destined to be exported to Asia, Japan, and China. When the Asians have the technology to do extract it themselves, they are sitting on a vast amount. So, that window is closing for U.S. export.” According to a March National Geographic article, “The New Oil Landscape,” the northern prairie of the United States is becoming industrialized, mainly due to the new fracking technology. Sources of oil and natural gas that were too difficult and too expensive to access just a few years ago, are now being pumped at staggering levels. According to the article, since 2006, production in the Bakken shale of northwestern North Dakota has increased 150 times and surpassed Alaska in oil production. The field of 8,000 wells is expected to increase to 40,000 to 50,000 wells rapidly and North Dakota will then surpass Texas in oil production. Another window that is closing, according to Losher, is the science window. “There is some heavy duty science in the process which won’t be done for two or three years. When the reports are finished they will go a long way to informing the public, and alarming the public about what is going on in the fracking industry.” In its marketing and public relation campaigns the industry speaks of natural gas as a ‘bridge fuel’ between coal/oil and solar/wind. The industry claims natural gas is the cleanest alternative while moving away from coal, until the U.S. expands the large-scale capabilities of solar and wind. Losher believes that natural gas is more of a “pier fuel” or a “bridge to nowhere fuel.” “It is a favorite talking point of the industry. That is the third window which is closing. In the next five to ten years the lines of economics and alternative energy are going to cross and kill the drilling industry. The world worships economics and when those costbenefit curves intersect it’s all over. That’s a huge part of this whole high pressure sales game — drill now, drill now, drill now — but alternatives are catching up fast.” Educating the public about the horizontal hydraulic fracturing drill process has been a huge effort for MLAWD over the past year. “You really notice it when you go door-todoor,” he points out. “Because we are very involved with this, we think everybody must surely know about the issue. But, as you go around you get a quick idea to the contrary. If people do know about the issue they have been given a lop-sided view by the slickness of the [oil and gas company] public relations juggernaut. “Another part of this you don’t hear mentioned by the industry, or the state for that matter, is the injection wells. We have three main problems: consumptive water use which is gone forever. One recent well drilled in Kalkaska County consumed 21 million gal- “The oil and gas industry have the deepest pockets in the world. We picked a heck of a fight.” Steve Losher, president of Michigan Land Air Water Defense lons of water. “The state is very fond of using the 5 million gallon number for water withdrawal. The state has also told us that 2,000 gallons per running foot is also average. A new horizontal hydraulic fracturing well averages 10,000 feet deep before turning horizontal, that is a minimum of 20 million gallons and permits for wells of this depth are currently being applied for at a rate of five per week. This could potentially mean billions and billions of gallons of fresh water. Some well pads are designed for six well heads and each well head requires that amount of water.” According to Losher, that is enough fresh water to fill 33 Olympic swimming pools. The water is mixed with carcinogenic chemicals and fine sand and can never be used again. The water is so contaminated it must be injected into another deep well and not uncapped — forever. “When you couple the water withdrawal, industrialization of land, and the waste disposal of poisoned water you get some idea of the cost,” he maintains. “That is if everything goes exactly right, but human error and accidents are inevitable. I am not talking about what happens with an accident. What is a given from the start is you will lose all this water and never get it back. There will be industrialization of recreational lands and it will turn Barry County’s master plan on its head. Then, the only approved method of disposal for the flow-back water from these wells is in deep injection wells. Drill casing failure, cement and steel failure, and human error are all factors to consider when leasing mineral rights for drilling, according to Losher. “The industry’s own numbers are that six percent of all wells fail immediately,” he says. “After 30 years, over 60 percent of well casings have a failure.” Losher said a Michigan DNR geologist claims the composition of subterranean Michigan is ideal gas, oil, and fluid storage — better than any other state. “That’s a dubious distinction and whether or not fracking takes hold in Michigan, we can still become depository central for Pennsylvania, Ohio and the Midwest in general. It flies in the face of a ‘Pure Michigan’ claim and public awareness is starting to shift.” When referring to the North Dakota storage of used water, the March National Geographic article states, “The depth of the shale formation and the intervening rock layers make it unlikely fracking fluids will migrate upward far enough to contaminate shallow aquifers. But no one knows for sure. This is the first time fracking has been used under these geologic circumstances. The more we experiment with underground drilling, the more we discover that ‘impermeable’ layers can be surprisingly permeable and fractures in the rock can be interlinked in unexpected ways. “A recent U.S. Geological Survey study of decades-old wells in eastern Montana found plumes of saltwater migrating into aquifers and private wells, rendering the water from them unfit for drinking. Catastrophic casing failures can happen at any time. The EPA is now investigating a 2011 blowout during fracking in a well near Killdeer [N.D.] that pierced the aquifer the town relies on.” Losher adds, “Now that water is becoming more of an issue, countries, cities and states are looking at these deep deposits of water for public consumption. They were too deep to get to before. By shoving that fracking fluid down deep in those injection wells you poison possible drinking water. It’s happening in Mexico right now. It’s short-sighted. It’s the paradox of guarding the Garden of Eden which is Barry County. We have 300 named lakes here in this county alone.” The transportation of oil and gas through pipelines across the county and region is another concern that Losher identifies. Pipes are bound to leak, as did the oil transportation pipe leak on the Kalamazoo River in 2010. The cleanup on that site is not completed, and oil balls are still being found in the river. Barry County is a rural and agricultural county, Losher also points out, and drops need water. Local landowners and farmers in North Dakota, according to the previously mentioned article, have started to worry about the oil and gas industry depleting their aquifers. Waterford, one of the small towns in North Dakota has had its population increase from 1,700 to an estimated 10,000 people over the past two years. The article also states, “The streets are clotted with noisy, exhaust-belching tanker trucks, gravel trucks, flatbeds, dump trucks, service trucks, and the personal vehicle of choice in the oil patch — oversize, gas-gorging pickups. More crime, more highway accidents, more medical emergencies ... Overtaxed water and sewage systems. Prostitution. Registered sex offenders at large in the community.” With the federal government disengaged and the state government pushing for development of public land mineral rights, the burden of protecting a way of life and local natural resources seems to be on small government and the citizens they represent. According to Losher, the Township Enabling Act of 2006 may be one avenue to discourage industrialized well drilling operations. “The Act does preclude townships from regulating the locations and operations of wells,” he says. “What it doesn’t cover, and still leaves under the purview of townships, is the location and operation of all the infrastructure surrounding the wells. “I just got back from a conference in Texas and talked to a guy who has measured 85-plus decibels with a $3,000 sound meter coming from a compressor station that’s a mile away. These are industrial activities that are unavoidable with this type of development. You’re not just going to sink a well and have a small pump like Grandpa’s on the back 40. “Localities do have the authority under the township ordinance act and Police Powers Act to regulate the location of a lot of these ancillary activities. A lot of townships are not aware of this, and most think their hands are tied and they have no authority. “Serious Nuisance — I think that’s where localities have a degree of latitude. Studies have been done where there are anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 truck trips for each well drilling and more after the well is completed.” In Barry County, Orangeville Township has recently approved an ordinance that limits certain trucking activities on Bever, Guernsey Lake, Mullen and Enzian roads. Yankee Springs held a forum April 11 with representatives from the oil and gas industry, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, MLAWD and Local Future. Rutland Charter Township is working on a noise ordinance, without mention of the fracking issue. Barry County Commissioners also have briefly broached the subject. Losher says the issue will not simply disappear, and he fears that the Barry County way of life and its many natural resources are in jeopardy. “If we succeed, we can breathe a sigh of relief that we did not turn Barry County into a sacrifice zone,” he sums up. “A major piece of our legal strategy is to hold the industry off long enough for alternatives to catch up. Hopefully, the economics and science will take care of the rest.” Police investigating Middleville break-ins Barry County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating break-ins and thefts at three Middleville businesses over the weekend. According to police, Three Brothers Pizza, Cone Corral and Thornapple Kitchen were broken into some time late Sunday or early Monday. Cone Corral and Thornapple Kitchen are located at 509 Arlington and 499 Arlington, respectively. Three Brothers Pizza is located further south on M-37 at 418 Broadway. Police are not releasing any more information at this time and are asking anyone with information to call the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, 269-948-4805 or Silent Observer. 77578219 by David DeDecker Staff Writer A simple four-by-five inch newspaper advertisement sent Steve Losher over the edge a year ago. What’s happened since has galvanized a group of Barry County citizens into a dispute with state government that will be sure to light up news media and turn heads in coming months. “It was mid- to late April of last year when we opened up the venerable Banner and saw in the public notice section a little four-byfive inch ad from the DNR,” recalls Losher, now the president of a 225-member grassroots Barry County-based organization protesting the auctioning of mineral rights on 23,000 acres of state land in Yankee Springs and the Barry State Game Area. “The ad stated that 23,000 to 25,000 acres of state game recreation area in the county were being auctioned off for their mineral rights on May 8, 2012,” said Losher. “It really blindsided the group that became our organization. We got together and researched the type of development that these lands were potentially being used for, educated ourselves, and realized that high-volume horizontal fracturing had just started two years prior in Michigan. Of course, the state is fond of saying it has been going on for 50 to 60 years, but this is new scale, new volumes of water, new technology — very new as it is being practiced today. We were quite frankly alarmed.” Losher is now the president of Michigan Land Air Water Defense, the local non-profit organization which has hired a Traverse City environmental lawyer filed suit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for failure to protect the Public Trust in regards to what the group terms “The People’s Land.” “We started meeting — several times — when we realized that the federal government has largely been cut out of the process via exemptions and loopholes to the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Superfund Act and the Resource Conservation Recovery Act,” recounts Losher. “There was a litany of landmark environmental legislation and regulation that has taken 40 years to get in place, and is now it’s largely gone. The latest, most egregious loophole happened in 2005, the Energy Policy Act. It was the energy task force chaired by then Vice President Dick Cheney that got a lot of this through. There was a huge cry at the time, because environmental groups were barred and the public was barred from attending these meetings. “The environmental movement was barred from having a seat at the table. What came out of that was what is now called the “Halliburton Loophole,” which specifically exempts hydraulic fracturing from the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.” Horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is a process in which millions of gallons of water, laced with an average of 200 chemicals and micro-sand, is forced at extremely high pressure into wells in order to fracture the rock and release pockets of natural gas or oil. The group realized that the federal government was off the hook and felt the state was four-square behind the process, specifically regarding the leasing of state land mineral rights. According to Losher, the governor has said on more than one occasion this is going to be the key to a Michigan renaissance, and to lease all of it as fast as we can. “When we realized that, it certainly added to our concern,” he says. “We looked around to see what other groups were doing. Some were circulating petitions for a Constitutional amendment. Many were lobbying the state house. All laudable goals and necessary. We realized as a group, as Barry County concerned citizens who love and use the game areas, that the political climate is not conducive to any of this now. The auctions were coming quickly and we felt the pressure to do something now. We thought the legal leg of the stool hadn’t been explored yet. But, the oil and gas industry have the deepest pockets in the world. We picked a heck of a fight.” The group’s environmental attorney, Jim Olsen, came to Yankee Springs and Orangeville Townships and made a presentation on case law and legal precedents. Olsen is also executive director of For Love of Water, a policy center that supplies tools to local governments, townships and municipalities dealing with environmental concerns. “That’s the point we decided to form the non-profit,” said Losher. “We have continued to educate ourselves and filed suit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on Oct. 24, in Barry County Circuit Court. That was the day of the second auction of state land for leasing of mineral rights. Barry County public land mineral rights were auctioned off on May 8, 2012. “We are fighting a lawsuit with the state that could take a very long time or be over very quickly, so donations are welcomed. We are seeking funding from all and any interested parties. We are applying for grants. We are asking people to help sponsor speakers to come in and educate the public and local government. “We feel it is in the county’s best interest and the townships’ best interests to analyze this situation. It’s coming fast. Our point is ‘what’s the hurry?’ The gas isn’t going anywhere, so why the big hurry? The gas is trapped in rock that you have to physically explode to extract. Perform some due diligence before we industrialize our county permanently.” Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell has issued a schedule for the law- 77578215 06811084 �Page 14 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner BISD, continued from page 1 can do that alone.” She added that while Maple Valley is part of the Eaton County ISD, current BISD superintendent Jeff Jennette has brought her to the table to collaborate with the superintendents in the BISD. “The biggest issue is that we all have declining revenues,” she said. “And, the needs of our student population are going up. We’ve had a significant increase in the number of students with autistic impairments. They are bringing a lot of needs to the table, and a lot of times the [local school districts] can’t serve the populations in the way that they would like to, and they really depend on the ISD to provide those services ...” Steel said the most challenging decision she has had to make as a school administrator was having to cut $1.7 million dollars from Maple Valley’s budget the first year she was superintendent there. “I didn’t make that decision alone,” she said. “Very luckily, I have a great community and a great staff that came to table to talk about the things they had already tried, the things that they had done.” She said that years before, when the Nashville and Vermontville school districts combined to form Maple Valley, a promise had been made that the neither elementary school in each would ever be closed. “We had to come together as a group and say we could save almost a million dollars by closing an elementary and breaking that promise,” she said. “It was sitting down with the community members and having a conversation, ‘We know we have to close an elementary, but which one are we going to close?’ Having those conversations, having those dialogues and putting the community members on a bus and looking ‘Which building was in better shape? Which building has less utility bills?’ And then sitting down and making those decisions.” When asked how she would handle any potential conflict between superintendents of the local school districts, Steel said she would first sit down privately with each of the parties involved. “I think the first thing you have to do is be willing to have the conversation that there is a problem,” she said. “I think sometimes we avoid the conversation, and that exacerbates the problem.” She said that if a superintendent had a conflict with the ISD, she would handle it much the same. She would sit down with the person privately and discuss his or her goals, expectations of the ISD, have a frank conversation about how much funding the ISD has available for the district in question and determine what service the superintendent would like to receive based on the available funding. Steel said it is important for ISDs and their local school districts to be proactive when dealing with certain issues. “I think the first step is to bring them together to discuss political, educational or safety issues,” she said. “You have to do that in advance of having an issue you are responding to. Come together to develop a countywide safety plan, bring in the local police services, the fire department, talk about your crisis plan and what services are available.” With regard to educational and political issues, Steel said while the first step is the same, one of the ISD superintendent’s roles is to remove roadblocks that keep students from receiving what they need. “You identify the roadblocks and get them out of the way, many times before people even know they are there,” she said. Steel said she builds collaboration within her district and the larger region through a variety of measures, including bringing legislators in for community meetings and forming collaboratives to provide professional development opportunities and social networking. When asked about the conflict created by the state urging school districts to collaborate while setting up competition among district’s for students through the Schools of Choice program, Steel said that on one hand the districts should find new and innovative ways to increase student opportunities and achievement. On the other hand, she said it is important for the districts to share their ideas so students in all districts can benefit. “I want to make sure our district is strong, but more importantly, I want to make sure our state is strong by providing and sharing the information we have learned,” she said. “Because everybody who graduates from a program like that with a diploma or a vocational certificate and heads on a pathway to the next step in their career is a benefit to the state. “I think it is really important we do what is best for the kids, regardless of whether or not it is the best thing for our particular district,” said Steel. “Ultimately, what we are trying to do is provide a sound foundation for the kids in our state. Whether that kid be zero or 96, it doesn’t matter. It’s all about providing services.” Whether discussing the role of the ISD superintendent, explaining the difference between ISD and local district funding, working with districts to maintain programs and services, and setting goals, Steel stressed the importance of bringing all the stakeholders DK baseball takes two from Parchment Delton Kellogg allowed one run in 14 innings to sweep its Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader against visiting Parchment Friday. The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team scored a 4-1 win in game one, then got a complete-game shut-out from pitcher Zach Meyers in game two. Meyers struck out eight and walked two while allowing just three hits in the win. The Delton Panthers broke up the scoreless game with three runs in the top of the fourth inning. Zach Eib drilled an RBI single. Delton then added two runs on a swinging third strike with two out that got away from the Parchment catcher allowing two runs to score. Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey said the two runs scoring on two-out, swinging third strike was the second thing he’d never seen before that happened in the game. The contest was only scoreless heading into the fourth inning because of a great hustle play by Delton Kellogg catcher Zach Young in the bottom half of the third inning. With a runner on first, Parchment’s Brady Jones tapped a ground ball to the left side of the Delton defense. The throw to get him at first flew past the Delton first baseman. “Normally with our big area down the first base line such an event would mean a sure run, as the runner was two-thirds of the way to third base when the ball flew past our first baseman,” Humphrey said. However, Young trailed the two-out play and pounced on the ball as it reached the fence, at least 50 yards from home plate according to Humphrey. Young fired a throw to Meyers covering home to halt the Parchment runners in their tracks at second and third. Meyers struck out the next batter to end the threat. Humphrey said it was no accident that the Call anytime for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 Delton offense came to life after that show of hustle on the defensive side. Young had the only other Delton hit in the game, besides Eib’s RBI single. Parchment’s Brett Blacken took the loss despite giving up just the two hits. Ryan McAfee, Seth Dexter and Alex Dreier had the three Parchment hits. Delton Kellogg scored twice in the bottom of the second inning, and added two insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth to win game one 4-1. Jared Buckland got his second win of the season on the mound, striking out 14 while allowing five hits and one walk in the complete-game. “All game, he and catcher Zach Young were on the same page - constantly adjusting their location and pitch selection to keep the Parchment nine off-balance,” Humphrey said. Jacob Morgan knocked a an RBI single with two out in the second inning to plate the first two runs of the game. Parchment pulled to within a run on an RBI hit off the bat of McAfee in the top of the fifth, but Delton quickly answered in the bottom of the sixth. Eib had an RBI double for Delton, Jeff Minehart drove in a run with a ground-out, and Buckland walked with the bases loaded to drive in Delton’s other run. Meyers and Young had one single each, and Andrew Petzold had two for Delton. Tim Pestoor took the loss on the mound for Parchment. The two wins Friday upped Delton Kellogg’s record to 4-2 overall and 4-0 in the KVA. Delton boys get their third KVA win, top Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ track and field team improved to 3-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association by scoring an 85-52 win at Schoolcraft Tuesday. A pair of individual wins each for Lucas Hansen and Brandon Robbins, as well as three relay victories powered the Panthers to the win. Robbins won the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.42 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 42.40. Delton swept the 300 hurdles, with Jacob Reed second in 47.81 and Tucker Onderlinde third in 50.04. The only relay the Eagles won was the 3200-meter event. Delton took the 400-meter relay in 49.80, the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 40.75 seconds and the 1600-meter relay in 3:45.65. Hansen’s two wins came in the long jump, where he flew 17 feet 5.5 inches, and in the 400-meter dash which he finished in 56.79. Hansen just beat out teammate Gary Egelkraut in the 400, as Egelkraut hit the finish line in 56.98. Delton Kellogg also had Franklin James lead a sweep of the 100-meter dash. He won in 11.57, with Brady Mills second in 11.83 and Kenny Coates third in 12.06. Zach Haas took the 3200-meter run for the Panthers in 11:51.96. Chadd Marks led the Eagles to a solid performance in the field events. He won the throws, with a measurement of 42-1.5 in the shot put and 113-4.5 in the discus. The Eagles had Neal Malackowski win the pole vault by clearing 12-6 and Alec Craig take the high jump at 5-9. Delton Kellogg’s girls are 2-2 in the KVA after falling to perennial league champion Schoolcraft 113-23. Mallory Sewell had Delton Kellogg’s lone win, taking the shotput at 33-4.5, just under three inches better than Schoolcraft’s Monica Edick in the event. Sewell’s teammate Isabelle Belew was third in the shot put at 303. Those three girls were also the top three in the discus, with Edick winning with a mark of 100-9.5. Sewell was second at 92-4.75 and Belew third at 72-10.5. The Eagles showed off their depth with 11 girls winning ten individual events. The only two-time winner was Elaina Meadows, who took the long jump at 16-1.25 and the 100meter dash in 12.35. together — the community, businesses, teachers, staff, administrators — and to have conversations about how they can work together to share resources and more. When asked what she perceived as the BISD’s greatest strengths, Steel said it was the relationships with the local districts and the larger community, and region, collaboration and the variety of services it offers Steel said the greatest strength she would bring to the position is her work ethic and desire to continue to build on the ISD’s strengths, to build relationships, bring people together to collaborate, and find resources and answers. “If I don’t know the answer, I know where to go or who to ask,” she said. ISD board secretary Sharon Boyle said she was impressed with Steel’s comments regarding the importance of transparency. “I liked that at the end she said, ‘Ask me anything. What do you want to know?’” added ISD board trustee Sue Deming. During the discussion before the vote, McMahon said that the ISD had discussed the possibility of sharing a superintendent with another district and that Steel and the president of the Maple Valley board of education, April Heinze, had expressed interest in that arrangement. ISD board treasurer Elizabeth Matteson asked if Maple Valley schools would be willing to leave the Eaton Intermediate School District, to which it now belongs, and become part of the Barry ISD. McMahon said he had not asked that question and wasn’t sure how that particular arrangement would be worked out. He said he didn’t think there was anything that would prevent Steel from working for the BISD and Maple Valley Schools, even if Maple Valley remained with the EISD. Boyle asked what would be the benefit of sharing a superintendent with another district as opposed to hiring someone who would work exclusively for the ISD. Board vice president John Gores responded that ultimately it was about doing what is best for BISD students. McMahon said while he didn’t have firm numbers, in discussions with the Eaton ISD it had been estimated that sharing a superintendent could save Barry ISD approximately $50,000. Boyle said that as long as Maple Valley was part of another ISD, she was not in favor of sharing a superintendent. “I don’t know what the legal parameters are,” she said. “How would that work with another ISD involved?” “To some extent, I think it is better, because if you are the superintendent of the local ISD, there’s always more potential of a perception for favoritism, or bias, one way or another,” said McMahon. Matteson said she would prefer Steel be an ISD employee shared with Maple Valley than a Maple Valley employee shared with the ISD. McMahon said that an anonymous poll of board members two weeks prior indicated that the board opposed sharing a superintendent 4-1. In conversations with ISDs and school districts that share administrators, he has learned that often many of superintendents’ responsibilities are delegated to other employees. He said he doesn’t see the ISD maintaining the relationships it has built in both the local and broader community if it shares a superintendent with another district. “You don’t have to ... convince me that they won’t be able to maintain what we have,” he said. “Unless the individual is going to go out and work 80 hours and just tell us they’re doing 20. But, then you are going to run them into the ground.” “I want a full-time superintendent,” said Matteson. “I think that is what the people here, what our employees deserve.” McMahon said the motion was to enter negotiations for a superintendent of the ISD, which means the hours dedicated to each district could be part of the discussions. He made the motion to enter into contract negotiations with Steel. Board vice president Jon Gores said that while the ISD had discussed the possibility of sharing a superintendent with another district and McMahon had actually talked to the president of the Maple Valley board of education, who said her board favored the idea, he had some concerns. Other candidates interviewed by the BISD Board were Cynthia Vujea, current superintendent of Lakeshore Public Schools in Stevensville, formerly Delton Kellogg superintendent; and David Harnish, an elementary principal and director of special education, Title I, curriculum and preschool for New Lothrop Area Public Schools. Current BISD Superintendent Jeff Jennette, who has served as BISD superintendent for nearly five years, tendered his resignation effective June 30. He plans to accept a position with the Wexford County - Missaukee County ISD, and the Manistee County ISD. Tuesday evening, McMahon reported that he and Boyle had met with Steel that afternoon and all portions of a potential contract were discussed. He said both sides agreed to take some time and look at each other’s proposals meet again Friday, May 3. McMahon said it is the BISD board’s desire to vote on a contract with Steel at its Tuesday, May 14, board meeting. HONOR ROLL, continued from page 12 Johnson, Allera Keller, Kenneth Kirchen, Tessah Leary, Jackson Long, Mitchell Morris, Andrew Newberry, Kearstin Nino, Jesse Ray, Austin Raymond, Jaden Rosenberg, Margaret Rough, Audra Ruthruff, Cassie Sherk, Ty Sinclair, Sophia Spurlock, Mary Terpening, Meggen Tyrrell, Austin Walden, James Wezell III, Xavier Wilkins, Carson Winick. Eighth grade High honors *Mara Allan, Briana Arens, Cheyann Arens, Megan Backe, Jenelle Bailey, *Abigail Baker, Olivia Barrett, Brianna Beck, Kipling Beck, Ian Bleam, Lauren Bloom, Alexis Bloomberg, Destiny Burch, Zoe Campbell, *Calvin Cappon, Emily Casarez, Chloe Case, Kayleigh Collins, Jonathan Cook, Heidi Cooper, Zackary Cummins, Abigail Czinder, Samuel Dakin, Jenna Ehredt, Joseph Feldpausch, Mark Feldpausch, Logan Fish, *Reilly Former, *Stevie Fuhr, Aaron Gibson, Mary Green, Rilee Hammond, Daniel Harrington, Claire Harris, Ethan Hart, Elizabeth Heide, Kourtney Hubbert, *Madeline Hutchins, Hannah Joerin-Horning, Nicholas Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Tatiana Jones, Ethan Klipfer, Katie Kuzava, Jack Longstreet, Olivia Mead, Samantha Mitchell, Cassidy Monroe, Megan Morawski, Brenagan Murphy, Jacklynn Nevins, Christina Osterink, *Emily Pattok, Timbree Pederson, Kathryn Pohl, Amanda Pyrzynski, Ramsie Rairigh, Alexis Replogle, Samantha Richardson, Alan Rivera, Trai Rohm, Trevor Ryan, Zachary Sanders, Charlie Simpson, Ryan Smelker, Madison Smith, Sandra Smith,* Emily Sprague, David Stephens, Hannah Trick, Kailee Tucker, Camille VanDien, Reese VanHouten, Sarah Vann, Justin Voshell, Sarah Watson, *Katherine Weinbrecht, Dylan Williams, Troy Yoder, Ryan Zimmerman. Honors Virginia Arechiga, Morgan Armour, Felicia Bates, Skyler Brower, Jason Coykendall, Lacie Cunningham, Jordan Davis, Jacob Dunn, Lucas Fox, Tabitha Glasgow, Willliam Green, Tori Harding, Amanda Harp, Jazmine Heath, Derek High, Carolynne Huebner, Alexis Kelmer, Nicholas Larabee, Liberty Larsen, Noah Lumbert, Brittani Madden, Hailey Neal, Journi Neil, Jordan Nelson, Samantha Pennington, Alexandra PerkinsCraven, Devin Planck, Tara Roe, Tyler Slocum, Kimberly Smith, Keigan Sochor, Madeline Solmes, Grace Trowbridge, Emily Turashoff, Michael Vandecar, Sydney Wenman, Braeden Wescott, Drew Westworth, Lauren Wolfenbarger. UDSA Rural Housing Service Foreclosure sale 833 E Bond St Hastings, MI 49058 Minimum Bid: $24,450.00 (or best offer above minimum bid) OFFER MUST BE IN FORM OF CERTIFIED CHECK THE DAY OF THE SALE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. 3BR, 1 BA, 2 story w/full basement, This description is believed to be correct to our best understanding. 77578213 DATE & TIME OF SALE: May 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm PLACE OF SALE: Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street, Hasting, MI 49058 77578217 FOR INFO CONTACT: 800-349-5097x4500 Or USDA Rural Development 1035 E. Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 For future foreclosure sales and inventory properties access our website: www.resales.usda.gov 77578099 77578211 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 15 SAVE RIVERSIDE CEMETERY Frequently Asked Questions What is the burial situation at Riverside Cemetery? Riverside Cemetery is a 45 acre cemetery located in the city limits of Hastings. There are 8,300 gravesites in the cemetery. Estimates are that enough gravesites remain to take care of burials for the next 50 to 60 years. Already, approximately 480 of the current gravesites are United States veteran’s graves. Also, the GAR monument was commissioned at Riverside in 1912. Memorial Day ceremonies are conducted at Riverside with an Avenue of Flags and tributes to veterans. American flags are placed at all veterans’ graves by the American Legion Post 45 each May. Many families in Hastings have relatives at Riverside Cemetery and have purchased plots for their families for the future. These must be saved for our families, town and county1 CEMETERY, continued from page 1 a cemetery millage altogether. “We have a fundraising committee ... We have raised $15,000, maybe $20,000, from all over the country, from people have family in the cemetery,” said CAG member Dave Coleman earlier this month at a public forum to discuss the cemetery millage. “The fundraising committee is very committed to raising funds so city residents don’t bear the whole brunt, the whole funding of this, forever.” “It’s very likely we won’t need the full mill, even the first year.” Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city budget is so tight that it would not be able to take over the management and operation of the cemetery without some form of supplemental income, and that is why the city is now asking voters to approve the millage for its maintenance and operation. The question on Tuesday’s special millage election ballot is, “Shall the City of Hastings amend the Hastings Charter, to increase the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the City of Hastings by one mill ($1 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for the year 2013 forward, to provide funds for the operation, maintenance and improvements of a municipal cemetery?” Mansfield said it is a dedicated millage, so funds from it can be used only for maintenance, improvements and the operation of the cemetery, nothing else. He also said that while the Hastings City Council would determine the actual amount each year, it is likely that the actual levy will be less than 1 mill. “The budget we presented to the city council, when they were considering whether or not to put this millage issue on the ballot, called for us to levy .75 of a mill the first year,” said Mansfield. During the city’s annual budget workshop in April, the council was presented with a draft budget for the cemetery, separate from the city’s proposed regular budget, based on .75-mill levy, which also factors in a small contribution from the Riverside Cemetery Endowment Fund. Money from the endowment fund would be used for the purchase of computer software and storage files for cemetery records. The city council will hold a public hearing on and consider approving the city’s budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, Tuesday, May 28. It will also consider the proposed cemetery budget at that time, should it be approved by voters. What are the maintenance costs at Riverside Cemetery? Yearly maintenance expense allocations at Riverside Cemetery currently are approximately $50,000/yr. due to the limited financial resources of the Riverside Cemetery Company. If the City operates the cemetery, additional resources for maintenance expenses will be available. The immediate costs to get the word out about the millage proposal for Riverside Cemetery have been collected from concerned citizens who have made up-front donations. These people have been very generous in their efforts to “Save Riverside Cemetery.” Hastings voters will decide the fate of Riverside Cemetery during a special millage election Tuesday, May 7. “It’s very likely we won’t need the full mill, even the first year,” Mansfield said. “But, as time goes by, tax rates vary from year to year. We don’t know what is going to happen there. We don’t know what is going to happen with costs. So, there is fair likelihood that we may have to levy more in the future.” Like Coleman, Mansfield said the hope is that at some time in the future the endowment fund at the Barry Community Foundation would grow large enough that the annual interest would cover all maintenance and operation expenses and the city would no longer need to levy the millage. Carl Schoessel, chairman of the cemetery millage campaign, said that information presented at the forum — some in answer to questions from the public — was wellreceived, and he was pleased with the turnout for the cemetery cleanup and tours April 20, despite the unseasonably cold and snowy morning. “I am hopeful,” he said. “The cemetery really is a treasure to the community and very important to the community.” For more information about the propose d millage log on to www.riversidecemeteryhastings.com. HHS boys second at the Bath relays Why is there going to be a cemetery millage vote? Riverside Cemetery currently is owned and operated by a private corporation known as the Riverside Cemetery Company. The Riverside Cemetery Company cannot generate enough funds from current operational revenue and its Endowment Fund to maintain the cemetery. The Company must declare bankruptcy unless another entity takes over this cost. The Cemetery Action Group, composed of several interested volunteers who want to save the cemetery, asked the City of Hastings to take over Riverside Cemetery to insure its continuity of operation in perpetuity. The City Council of Hastings has agreed to conduct a millage election in order to determine if the residents of the City will support the City operating the cemetery. What circumstances have led to the financial difficulties of Riverside Cemetery? For 140 years, the directors of the Riverside Cemetery Company have been able to keep the cemetery operating and maintained. These local residents have been good stewards of the funds that they received over the years, but declining revenue from fewer burials, rising costs of operation, and low returns on investments due to the economy have resulted in the inability of the Riverside Cemetery Company to continue operating the cemetery. How are current cemetery costs being supported? Riverside Cemetery does not have a millage to support operations while some township cemeteries have a designated millage. Only through the judicious management by the Riverside Cemetery Company has the cemetery been able to keep this vitally important property of our town functioning since 1872. It is now the time for the citizens of Hastings to step forward in this time of need and vote to have the City of Hastings assume ownership and operation of Riverside Cemetery through a millage. Will the State of Michigan actually close Riverside Cemetery if the millage proposal isn’t passed and the Riverside Cemetery Company can’t continue to operate the cemetery any longer? Based on what the Michigan Commissioner of Cemeteries has indicated, if the situation described above occurs, Riverside Cemetery will lose its authority to conduct burials, even for those persons who already have purchased gravesites. In addi- The Hastings varsity boys’ track and field team celebrates its runner-up finish at the David Courser Relays in Bath Friday. The Saxons finished the day with 91 points, behind only Owosso which finished with 116 points. With wins in the 3200-meter relay, the JV 1600-meter relay and the JV 400-meter relay the Hastings boys’ track and field team finished second at Friday’s David Courser Relays in Bath. Owosso took the day’s title with 116 points. Hastings was second with 91, followed by Pewamo-Westphalia 86.5, Bath 74, Albion 72, Byron 53.5, Olivet 49, Fowlerville 41, Delton Kellogg 30 and Grass Lake 11. The Hastings boys also had three runner-up finishes, in the 800-meter relay, the Co-ed 6400-meter relay and the pole vault relay. In the meet’s only individual event, Hastings had two guys place in the top ten. Ronnie Collins was eighth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 11:09.80 while teammate Jake Westers was tenth in 11:40.00. Delton Kellogg’s Zach Haas was ninth in 11:14.50. Delton Kellogg’s top finish was in the pole vault relay. Bath won that event with a total height of 24 feet. Hastings’ duo cleared 23-6 and Delton Kellogg’s 22-6. The Saxons’ Trista Straube won the 3200meter run in the girls’ meet, finishing in 12:00.06. Delton Kellogg’s Marcie Stevens was eighth in the race in 14:03.10. Pewamo-Westphalia won the girls’ meet with 116 points, followed by Bath 94, Owosso 83, Hastings 83, Delton Kellogg 60, Olivet 48, Byron 34, Fowlerville 26, Albion 16 and Grass Lake 15. Straube’s win was one of two for the Hastings girls. Rachel Quillen and Katy Garber teamed to take the high jump relay, with a total height of 6-10. Delton Kellogg’s top performances were in the throws. Mallory Sewell and Christy Gonzalez won the discus relay with a total distance of 175-1, and placed second in the shot put relay with a measurement of 63-6. Delton’s girls were also second in the throwers relay, with a time of 2:20.70. Hastings had a runner-up finish in the shuttle hurdle relay, the Co-ed 6400-meter relay, and the distance medley relay. Delton softball hosts highly ranked K-Christian Friday The Panthers were shut out in Kalamazoo Valley Association double headers against two of the top teams in the league in the last week, and now Delton gets maybe the best team in the league Friday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team hosts Kalamazoo Christian Friday. The Comets come to Delton ranked third in the state in Division 4. Galesburg-Augusta topped the Panthers 12-0 and 7-0 in Delton Tuesday afternoon. “We played a lot better the second game,” said Panther head coach Kelly Yoder. “We only made one error. We got a few more hits. We overall played a lot better.” Laya Newland took the loss for the Panthers in game one, and Lacey Miller in game two. Parchment topped visiting Delton 11-2 and 17-2 in KVA action Friday. Yoder said errors have been a problem for her Panthers all year long, and the defense really hurt in game two. Kaysie Hook took the loss in game two, pitching for Delton, and Newland in game one. Delton Kellogg is currently 1-5 in the KVA, having split it season opening double header with Maple Valley in Delton. tion, there will be no maintenance of the cemetery ground and gravesites except as provided through volunteer efforts. When will the election be conducted? The lack of adequate funding for the cemetery operation has been present for the last several years. This request for voters to approve up to one mill for cemetery operation and maintenance will be on the May 7, 2013 ballot for Hastings City residents. If the millage proposal fails and the Riverside Cemetery Company goes out of business, the State of Michigan will not maintain or allow further burials in the cemetery. How long will the millage be in effect if it passes? The municipal cemetery operating millage language to be placed on the ballot in May will increase the maximum millage rate available under the City Charter by one mill, and that increase will stay in effect until it is ended in an election. Any tax revenue generated by this additional mill can only be used for the purposes of operating, maintaining and improving a municipal cemetery. As part of the City Council’s review and approval of the annual City budget, the City Council will determine how much the City actually will need to levy each year (up to the one mill maximum) for the purposes of operating, maintaining and improving the cemetery. The monies available in a Riverside Cemetery Endowment Fund at the Barry Community Foundation also will be used to offset maintenance and improvement expenses. What will be the cost of the millage increase for Hastings City homeowners? Despite different ratios between appraised/assessed and taxable values for homes, the approximate additional cost for homes with the taxable values listed below will be as indicated if the entire one mill actually is levied: Taxable value $40,000 - $40 $80,000 - $80 $100,000 - $100 If the City takes over Riverside Cemetery, would non-residents be able to purchase lots there? Yes, non-residents of the City of Hastings could purchase lots at Riverside Cemetery. Is a perpetual maintenance agreement in place for any of the gravesites, and if so, what happens to those agreements if the City assumes the operation of Riverside Cemetery? The Riverside Cemetery Company has provided perpetual lot care for some gravesites, and it is the intent of the City to provide perpetual care for all of the grounds at Riverside Cemetery. Who is involved in the effort to save the cemetery? A Riverside Cemetery Action Group has been formed by Hastings to allow the City to assume ownership of the cemetery, and levy up to one mill for continued operation and maintenance of Riverside Cemetery. 1) The immediate, urgent issue is getting a millage passed by the voters of Hastings to allow the City to assume ownership of the cemetery, and levy up to one mill for continued operation and maintenance of Riverside Cemetery. 2) Another step is developing a Riverside Cemetery Endowment Fund at the Barry Community Foundation that would eventually allow the City to decrease its expenditures for maintenance, hopefully down to no cost at all as the endowment increases. Where do we go next? We go to our neighbors and friends in the City to spread the word of the “Save Riverside Cemetery” campaign. City Hall and the County Clerk have the ballot proposal, and it is on the website www.RiversideCemeteryHastings.com. Read it and spread the word to all the citizens of Hastings to preserve our 150 year old cemetery for all the families who have loved ones there now, and for all the future loved ones who will need its sacred ground! Saxon golf scores runner-up finish at OK Gold jamboree The Saxons made full use of the homecourse advantage Tuesday. Hastings’ varsity boys’ golf team had its highest finish at an OK Gold Conference jamboree so far this season when it finished second to South Christian at Hastings Country Club. The Saxons edged Grand Rapids Catholic Central on a fifth-score tie-breaker to earn second place. South Christian won with a score of 170, followed by Hastings 173, Catholic Central 173, Wayland 210, Thornapple Kellogg 224 and Ottawa Hills NTS. South Christian’s Grant Kapteyn was the only golfer in the 30s, shooting 2-over-par 38. Logan Barrett led Hastings with a 42. The Saxon team also got 43s from Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderboss and a 45 from Aaron Williams. Chris Feldpausch clinched the tiebreaker for Hastings with a 48. Catholic Central’s fifth score was a 49. Luke Headley had the day’s second-best round to lead the Cougars, scoring a 41. Patric Lajoye led Thornapple Kellogg with a 52. Ben Sinclair fired a 53, Justin Bergstrom 57 and Luke Poholski carded a 62. Behind Kapteyn for the Sailors, Nick VanderHorst shot a 43, Johnney Kendall 44 and Josh Riemersma 45. Thornapple Kellogg will host the league at Yankee Springs Golf Course Monday. That will be the start of a busy week for the Saxons. South Christian hosts a league jamboree Thursday, May 9. Hastings then heads to the Lakeview Invitational May 10 and the Pennfield Invitational May 11. Call anytime for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 �Page 16 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Trojans put big innings together to beat Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans scored their runs in bunches Tuesday. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity softball team improved to 4-2 in the OK Gold Conference by scoring 9-4 and 21-6 victories over visiting Hastings. The Trojans had five innings in the doubleheader in which they scored four runs or more. Sandra Gerou had the big blows for the Trojans in the 21-6 game-two victory, a twoout two-run home run in the top of the first inning and a two-out grand slam in the top of the second inning. That grand slam was part of a six-run Trojan outburst. She finished game two with seven RBI. Erin DeVries had three RBIs for the Trojans in the second game, and Chloe Graham and Morgan VanPutten drove in two runs each. DeVries and VanPutten both had a pair of singles. VanPutten and Trojan lead-off hitter Paige Lajcak scored four times each. “We’re hitting the ball very, very well,” said TK head coach Andy Saldivar, although he did say he’d like to see his team spreading the runs around a bit more. VanPutten played a big role defensively as well, limiting the Saxons’ running game. She threw out two base-stealers at second during the course of the doubleheader and also picked off a runner at third to limit a Saxon rally in the bottom of the fifth inning of game two. TK led 15-5 heading into the bottom of the Saxon shortstop Stevie Pennepacker tries to get the ball back as it rolls over the leg of Thornapple Kellogg’s Kristen Kempema on a stolen base attempt in the top of the third inning of game two Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) fifth inning of game two. Hastings extended the game to six innings with an RBI double off the bat of Michelle Howlett which scored Alexis Morgan from second base. The Trojans used that extra at-bat to plate six more runs. Hastings had six hits in the game two loss, including a single and a double by Clara Peltz, who drove in two runs and scored twice herself. Stevie Pennepacker also had an RBI double for the Saxons, which was part of their four-run rally in the bottom of the third Viking track teams score their first victories of 2013 Lakewood’s varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each picked up their first victories of the season Thursday, at the tri they hosted with Kelloggsville and Grand River Prep (GRP). The Lakewood girls were 2-0 on the day, improving to 2-2 overall this season. They knocked off the GRP Titans119-15 and the Rockets from Kelloggsville 115-18. Lakewood girls won 13 of the 17 events, including all four relays. Lindsey Tooker and Stevie Sutton were a part of the shortest relay and the longest relay. They teamed with Samantha Morrison and Femke Snoeren to win the 400-meter relay in 56.63 seconds. In the 3200-meter relay, Tooker and Sutton teamed with Betsy Reynolds and Alyssia Sandborn to win in 12 minutes 10.70 seconds. Reynolds and Sandborn were also a part of the Vikings’ winning 1600-meter relay team, joining Emily Kutch and Madison McLean to win in 4:49.00. Ellie Reynolds, McLean, Jacqueline O’Gorman and Mycah Ridder won the 800-meter relay in 1:55.68. Ellie Reynolds took the hurdles and Ridder the sprints for the Vikings. Ellie won the 100meter hurdles in 16.64 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 51.36. Ridder took the 100-meter dash in 13.30 and the 200 in 27.8. McLean won the 400 in 1:04.69. Anja Gimse won the 3200-meter run for the Vikings in 15:57.9. GRP and Kelloggsville each had one girl win two events. Chynna Longmire won the discus with a throw of 80 feet 6.5 inches for Kelloggsville, and the shot put at 32-6. Jackson from Grand River Prep won the 800 in 2:42.1 and the 1600 in 6:00.2. In the field, the Vikings had Ellie Reynolds win the long jump by flying 15-.75, Sutton take the pole vault by clearing 7-6 and Morrison win the high jump at 4-11. Kelloggsville won its competition with Grand River Prep, outscoring the Titans 4939. While the girls’ teams from the Grand Rapids area were short-handed against the Vikings, the Kelloggsville boys weren’t at all. The Rocket boys were 2-0 on the day, topping Lakewood 91-45 and GRP 122-8. Lakewood’s boys scored their first win of the season, besting the Titans 126-8. The best event for the Vikings was the discus, which Kyle Kneale won with a throw of 120-9. Teammate Lars Pyrzinski was second in the eventh with a mark of 103. Lakewood’s only wins on the track came from Nate Kauffman and Daniel Sauers. Sauers won the 1600-meter run in 5:04.9 and Kauffman the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 46.35 inning. Jessi O’Keefe had an RBI single for the Saxons in the bottom of the second. Graycen Bailey earned the win in the circle for TK, allowing the six hits and five walks. Saldivar was pleased with his young pitchers. Lexi Aspinall pitched the Trojans to the win in game one, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven in the complete game effort. “Our pitching has done a great job for us, which is a big surprise,” Saldivar said. “I didn’t know how our pitching was going to hold up. That was a weak point for us (coming into the season) and our pitching has done a great job.” TK jumped on the Saxons early in game one too, scoring four times in the bottom of the first inning. VanPutten, Gerou and Kempema had RBI singles in the rally. VanPutten and Gerou were both 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBI, and a single and a double each. Kempema also drove in two runs. Hastings got an RBI single from Shayna Brooks, which scored Alli Taylor in the top of the third, then pulled to within 4-2 on a leadoff home run by Peltz in the top of the fourth, but TK answered quickly with three runs in the bottom of the fifth and two in the sixth. Hastings head coach Dawn Harding was pleased with the game one effort, as her young team tries to cut down on its errors and mental mistakes. “We had three-up three-down innings, with good plays and talking and communicating. We’re improving, little by little every game. That’s all we can count on,” Harding said. Emily Hayes took the loss for the Saxons in game one, striking out six while walking four and allowing eight hits. O’Keefe took the loss Hastings’ Clara Peltz drives a two-run double to center field in the bottom of the third inning of game two against Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Shayna Brooks sprints out of the batters’ box in the top of the fifth inning of game one Tuesday afternoon in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the circle in game two. TK is gearing up for a big league showdown with Wayland Tuesday. Hastings faces Grand Rapids Catholic Central in its league doubleheader Tuesday. The Saxons were scheduled to visit Kelloggsville for a non-conference game last night, and will be at the Lee Invitational Saturday. Hastings took fourth place at the Gull Lake Invitational last Saturday. The Saxons topped Burr Oak 21-5 in their first game. Peltz had three hits and Pennepacker two to lead the Hastings attack. Anna Ellege had a double, and Hayes, Becky Barnard, Brooks, Alexis Morgan and Marissa Adams had singles. Hayes picked up the win, striking out five while walking just one and allowing five hits. Niles topped the Saxons 15-0 in the second game of the day, O’Keefe taking the loss. She walked six and gave up six hits. Pennepacker had two hits and Peltz and double to lead the Saxon offense. Battle Creek Lakeview finished the Saxons’ day, scoring a 16-6 win. Lakeview scored four runs in the first inning, five in the second, four in the third and three in the fifth. Adams led the Saxon offense with a triple. Pennepacker, Peltz and Hayes had doubles, while Michelle Howlett, Barnard and Kylie Johnson had singles. Hayes took the loss, striking out one and walking five. Lakeview had 12 hits in the win. Yaeger in top five at NorthPointe Invite Grandville put together the two best teams at Monday’s NorthPointe Invitational at Railside Golf Club. The Grandville ‘Maroon’ team took the day’s title with a score of 315 and the Grandville ‘White’ squad was second with a score of 320. The top team from another school came from Byron Center, which was third with a 329. South Christian was fourth with a 334, followed by Holland Christian 335, Hastings 339, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 340, NorthPointe Christian 345, Zeeland East 351, Ludington 356, Kenowa Hills 357, Lakewood 363, NorthPointe Christian ‘B’ 364, Wayland 375, Saugatuck 377 and Muskegon Western Michigan Christian 384. Western Michigan Christian was 16th in the 16-team standings despite having the day’s top golfer, Alec Breit, who shot a 73. Grandville ‘Maroon’ was led to the title by Josh Gibson, who fired a runner-up score of 75. The ‘Maroon’ team also got a 76 from Jordan Mattson, which put him in a tie for DK has top five scores in non-league win 77578259 Delton Kellogg’s varsity golf team dominated Hopkins on the back nine at Mullenhurst last Wednesday. Sarah Shipley fired a 40 to lead the Panthers to a 173-211 win over the visiting Vikings. Conner Worm scored a 43, Zack Simon a 44 and Anthony Houtrow a 46 for Delton. Alex Lepird wasn’t far behind, with a 47 for the team’s fifth score. All five of those Panthers finished better than Hopkins’ top golfer, Coleton Billings, who shot a 50. The Vikings also got 53s from Josh Anderson and Chris Heath and a 55 from Conner Castello. Delton Kellogg returns to Kalamazoo Valley Association play at Eastern Hills against Parchment and Hackett Catholic Central Friday, then Monday will see the Fighting Irish again at their Hackett Invitational at Kalamazoo Country Club. fifth place, an 81 from Blake Male and an 83 from Seth Terpstra. Lakewood’s Blake Yaeger tied Mattson for fifth with a 76 of his own. “He had another outstanding round of golf,” Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch said. “Blake is striking the ball so well, and when he knocks some putts down he is scoring.” Yaeger fired three birdies during the 18hole round. “He is moving up into the elite level of players in the state,” added Kutch. Lakewood also got a 93 from Blake Haskins, a 94 from Josh Martzke and a 100 from Alec Willison. Alec Ridderboss from Hastings was one shot shy of earning a spot in the top ten. He was 11th with an 81 that tied South Christian’s top two golfers, Kade Hoeksema and Josh Riemersma, and Catholic Central’s Peter Greene. Hastings also got 85s from Danny Hooten and Aaron Williams and an 88 from Logan Barrett. Grandville ‘White’ had three golfers in the top ten, led by Mitch Bouma who was eighth with a 78. Mitch Gray was ninth with a 79 and Trent Collins tenth with an 80. The Bulldog team’s fourth score was an 83 from Dennis Roe. Lakewood hosted the Ionia County ShootOut at WillowWood Golf Course in Portland Saturday. Pewamo-Westphalia took the day’s title with a score of 346. Portland was second with a 353, followed by Lakewood 364, Belding 402, Ionia 406 and Portland St. Pat’s NTS. Yaeger was the day’s medalist with an 82. Lakewood also got a 91 from Haskins, a 95 from Martzke and a 96 from Willison. Mariah Krikke wins one for Vikes in dual with Hornets Lakewood’s varsity girls’ tennis team finally got to play its Capital Area Activities Conference White Division opener Thursday. The Vikings fell 7-1 at Williamston. Lakewood’s team point came from Mariah Krikke, who defeated Madison Gardner at third singles 6-4, 6-1. Viking senior Hannah Jo Morris lost a tough match at first singles, in three sets to the Hornets’ Caroline Rising. Rising took the first set 7-5. Morris battled back to win the second 6-4, before falling 6-2 in the third set. Lakewood returned to the courts Monday against Eaton Rapids, and suffered a 5-3 loss to the visiting Greyhounds. Lakewood had the day’s top two players. Morris knocked off Bethany Hadolad 7-5, 16, 6-3 at first singles and Sunshine Young topped Stephanie Hodges in three sets at second singles as well. Eaton Rapids scored a three-set win of its own, at third doubles, where the team of Audra Mitschke and Morgan English rallied to win the second two sets against the Vikings’ freshman duo of Ellie and Issie Haskin. Scores were close throughout the line-up. Lakewood’s other win came from the fourth doubles team of Alexis Hyatt and Dallas Lozo, who bested Rachel Pasch and Caitlin Chambers 6-4, 7-6(6). Eaton Rapids scored tight wins at the top two doubles flights, with Elizabeth Althouse and Lacey Risner topping Katherine Altoft and Louise Gross 7-6(5), 6-3 at number one and Alexis Babbitt and Courtney Guthrie edging Sarah Campeau and Lexi Fetterman 6-3, 7-5 at number two. Krikke also fell in a close third singles match, with the Greyhounds’ Alyssa Gill pulling out a 6-5, 7-6(1) win. The loss dropped the Vikings’ record to 12 overall this season. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — Page 17 Saxons still perfect in Gold after sweep at TKHS Hastings third baseman Michael Eastman drives the ball towards right field during the bottom of the first inning of the Saxons’ final game with Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings got out of a jam with an inningending double play in the bottom of the fifth inning of game two at Thornapple Kellogg Monday, preserving a one-run lead. The Saxons went on to finish off the 3-2 victory, sweeping their double header in Middleville, and improving to 6-0 in the OK Gold Conference. Hastings topped the Trojans 3-1 in the opener Tuesday. “Those were two great high school baseball games,” said Hastings head coach Marsh Evans. “Our kids should a lot of heart and character today and had to grind out everything. Every at bat was tough, and our pitchers kept us in the games until we could break through with some key hits.” Hastings built a 3-0 lead in game two with a run in the top of the first and two more in the third inning. Jake Swartz made that lead stand-up with a fine performance on the mound, until the bottom of the fifth when the Trojans rallied for two runs. One of two big double plays turned by the Saxon defense prevented the Trojans from extending that rally in the fifth. Michael Eastman led the Saxon attack, with four singles in game two. Jon French had triple and two RBI. Nicholas Replogle added an RBI. Stephen Shaffer had a single as well for the Saxons. Swartz got the win, his second of the season, striking out five. Nate Pewoski got the save, as he and Eastman teamed up to close out the final two innings on the mound. The Saxons were the ones who put together the late rally in game one. They scored three times in the top of the sixth inning to wipe out a 1-0 Trojan lead, and then finished off the 3-1 win. Replogle had a bases-loaded triple to drive in all three Saxon runs. Replogle also started on the mound, holding TK without an earned run in the first four innings. French earned the win in relief, and was relieved himself by Mac Clisso who earned the save. French had two hits in the win, a single and a double. Devin Greenfield had a double, while Shaffer and Eastman singled. “Nicholas (Replogle) and Jake (Swartz) gave us two strong starts,” Evans said. “TK battled throughout, I tip my hat to Jack’s (Hobert) players. They didn’t quit.” The Trojans are now 2-5 in the league. Hastings hosts Thornapple Kellogg to end its three-game set with the Trojans this afternoon, then will host its annual Wooden Bat Tournament Saturday. Hastings scored three league victories in Grand Rapids Saturday, finishing off game one of its three-game set with Ottawa Hills which it started in the rain in Hastings last Tuesday and then completing their other two games with the Bengals as well. Hastings won the opener 15-0, game two 20-1 and game three 15-0. Even when things didn’t go right for the Saxons they turned out okay. Evans encouraged catcher Pewoski to take a chance trying to pick off a runner in the top of the third inning of game three. On the next pitch Pewoski fired the ball down to third base, but it sailed into left field. Replogle scooped up the ball and fired a strike to the plate, and Pewoski tagged out the Bengal base-runner who attempted to score from third. “It gave us a chance to get outside,” Evans said. “It was a nice day today. The kids got a chance to play, which is what they’re here for so, that’s good.” David Pierce got the win in game three, striking out four in his two innings on the mound in the three-inning game. McMahon and Pewoski drove in two runs each in that third and final game. Hastings had just five hits, a single and a double by Jake Swartz, and singles by Pewoski, Zach McMahon and Brandon Redman. McMahon and Pewoski drove in two runs each. Replogle got the win in game one, pitching three off the four innings. He struck out eight and walked one. The Saxons’ didn’t allow the Bengals a single hit in game one. French and Eastman each had a triple. French drove in two runs, as did Shaffer and Redman, while Pewoski and Replogle had one RBI each. Redman was the only Saxon with two hits, both singles. The Bengals scored their only run of the set in game two, off of Swartz who allowed just one hit while striking out four in two innings in game two. It was an unearned run. Shaffer, Redman, French, Pierce and Devin Greenfield had two RBI in the 20-1 threeinning win, while Zach Wilcox drove in three. Pierce and Redman were both 2-for-2 with a single and a double each. Pierce joined Shaffer, Eastman and French in scoring three runs apiece. Saxon catcher Nate Pewoski tags out an Ottawa Hills runner at the plate to preserve the shut-out in the top of the third inning of Hastings’ 15-0 win over the Bengals in the third and final game between the two teams Saturday in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Comstock Park leads large field of teams at TK Invite Just two strokes separated Kalamazoo Valley Association foes Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley in the middle of the pack at the 18-team Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Friday at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The Panthers were 11th with a score of 357, while the Lions finished 12th at 359. Comstock Park took the day’s championship, with four golfers finishing among the top ten. The Comstock Park Panthers shot a 316, led by Colten Kropf and Ryan Gayer who tied for fifth individually with a pair of 78s. Comstock Park also had Nick VanOost shoot a 79 to tie for seventh and Cameron Lucas an 81 to tie for ninth. Forest Hills Northern was second on the day with a 322, followed by West Catholic 325, Forest Hills Eastern 335, Hamilton 335, DeWitt 338, Byron Center 340, Northview 348, Plainwell 348, Greenville 349, Delton Kellogg 357, Maple Valley 359, Wayland 362, Hopkins 392, Thornapple Kellogg 406, Thornapple Kellogg ‘B’ 441, Wyoming 477 and Kelloggsville 499. The top local golfer was Sarah Shipley from Delton, who finished in 22nd-place with an 86. Teammate Zack Simon was right behind her with an 89. Delton also got a 90 from Conner Worm and a 92 from Alex Lepird. Rage Sheldon led the Maple Valley Lions with an 88. Hunter Hilton added an 89, Jordan Denton 90 and Nick Iszler 92. Thornapple Kellogg was led by Ben Sinclair’s 96. Justin Bergstrom and Patric LaJoye each shot 99. Luke Poholski added a 112. Josiah Schmid paced TK’s ‘B’ team with a 104. Hamilton’s Nick Carlson and West Catholic’s Sam Weatherhead tied for medalist honors on the day, each shooting a 1-over-par 73. Forest Hills Northern had Spencer Schab shoot a 74 and Austin Reynolds a 77 to place third and fourth respectively. Plainwell’s Peter Torres tied VanOost for seventh place at 79. Taylor Vansolkema from Byron Center, Owen Beyer from DeWitt and Devin Reinenger from Forest Hills Eastern made up the group with Lucas who tied for ninth with 81s. Saxons hold TK in check for a half May 2nd - 13th Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team scored its sixth shutout in seven games, topping the Saxons 5-0 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Monday in OK Gold Conference action. The Hastings defense was able to keep the Trojans off the scoreboard for most of the first half. The Trojans lone goal in the first 40 minutes came off a corner kick by Erin Scheidel. It glanced off a Saxon defender into her own goal. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said that his team’s defense was “spot on” in the first half, but mistakes and penalties piled up in the second half. 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Feed Orioles 3 ways, Nectar, Oranges & Jelly Check out our in-store sale products for Mother’s Day Hastings goalkeeper Collyn Shaeffer pulls the ball away from Thornapple Kellogg’s Erin Scheidel (left) and Jessica Ziccarello during the first half of Monday’s OK Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • • • • Rhubarb Plants • Asparagus Plants Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets PERENNIALS Bulk and Package Seed ARE IN! Strawberries NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR SWEET POTATO PLANTS OUR ANNUALS ARE HERE! N ury . Dr Jackson Exit 92 Hamblin Battle Creek H Farm Bureau Climax Village Climax 14325 “OP” Ave. 269-746-4286 N Dickman Rd Battle Creek 295 Hamblin Ave. 269-962-4025 M-66 rc Me Capital Battle Creek Farm Bureau H OP Avenue 44th St. I-94 MN Avenue FARM BUREAU McCamly Exit 85 Washington Battle Creek 42nd St. bined to make nine saves. “Otsego has a good team, I believe they are second or first in their conference. They came at us constantly, forcing us to play defense for the entire game,” Schoessel said. “Although this was a tough game for the girls, they never quit kept their heads up and battled through it.” Hastings was scheduled to face Catholic Central Wednesday evening, and will be back in action Monday at South Christian. TK also had a non-conference contest Friday. The Trojans scored an 8-0 win over Wyoming in Middleville. Graham scored three goals and had two assists to lead the Trojans to the win. Emily Adams, Demi Scott, Shephard, Megan Replogle and Jessica Ziccarello added goals for TK. Scott had two assists, while Ziccarello, Scheidel and Dakota Jordan added one each. 77578287 The Saxons’ Kaley Ziegler tries to push forward with the ball as Thornapple Kellogg’s Victoria Fuller gives chase during Monday’s OK Gold Conference contest inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) off a through ball from teammate Hayley Balsitis to make it 3-0. In the final 15 minutes, TK added goals by Graham and Scheidel. Graham headed in a crossing pass from Shelbi Shephard for her second goal of the game. Scheidel scored her third goal on a penalty kick with about ten minutes to play. The Trojans controlled the play throughout the contest, putting 16 shots on goal to the Saxons’ three. Aly Miller made three saves in goal for TK. TK improves to 2-0-2 in the OK Gold with the victory. Hastings is now 1-2 in the conference. The Saxons had a tough contest Friday as well, falling 7-0 to Otsego in non-conference action on the road. The Bulldogs scored three goals in the opening half, then added four in the second. Collyn Shaeffer and Autumn DeMott com- 11.99 Locally Owned & Operated for over 90 Years Open Saturdays in April & May ‘til 1pm No sales to dealers. Good while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 TO 5:00 • SATURDAY 8:30 TO NOON • CLIMAX STORE OPEN AT 8AM �Page 18 — Thursday, May 2, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TK goes 4-1 in three-setters to top the Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Things couldn’t have been much more even Monday, not without everything ending in a tie. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ tennis team earned its first OK Gold Conference victory of the season, topping Hastings 5-3 in Middleville. The Trojans and Saxon enjoyed actually getting a match in. They enjoyed the sunshine. They enjoyed the close competition. “It was my favorite match to play by far,” said TK second singles player Carly Noah. “It was a win in my heart.” Noah had a big smile despite suffering one of the three Trojan losses. She was downed by the Saxons’ Noah VanDiver 6-4, 6-4. “(Noah) just got beat by a better player tonight. It was 6-4, 6-4 and I thought my two singles played maybe the best match she’s played,” TK head coach Larry Seger said. “I thought she played very well against a tough player. VanDiver’s a tough player.” That match could have gone three sets. Five of the matches did go three sets Tuesday, with the Trojans winning four of the five. TK’s Claudia Dykstra topped Hastings’ Tara Rowe 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the first singles match. Dykstra got a little bit of breathing room in that third set, ripping a second serve for a winner with her backhand to go up 5-3, then closed out the win on her serve. Knowing when to attack and when not to was key for the Trojans’ top singles player. “She just played her heart out tonight,” Seger said of Dykstra. “I think one of the best matches, probably the best match she’s ever played in her life. I thought she played really smart. “We had a strategy, we stuck with it and it just paid off. She played offense when she should have been playing offense and she played defense when she should have been playing defense. She wasn’t ripping shots offbalance and that type of thing. She just played smart I thought tonight.” Rowe played well herself. Saxon head coach Julie Severns said she saw hitting the ball great throughout the course of the match, but when she got down on the scoreboard her confidence waned a bit. TK also scored three-set wins at third singles, second doubles and fourth doubles. Hannah Bashore topped the Saxons’ MacKenzie Monroe at third singles, and like in the first singles match the Saxon player won the first set. Monroe topped Bashore 76(4) in a tie-breaker to start, but Bashore rallied to win the next two 6-0, 6-1. The Trojans’ second and fourth doubles teams played well enough. Whitney McCullough and Hannah Lamberg pulled out a 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4 win over Hannah Wilgus and Kourtney Donavan at number two. The Saxon duo rallied from 4-1 down in the third set to make it 5-4, before falling in the end. At number four Taylor Miller and Karley Cisler topped Olivia Rose and Taylor Carter 4-6, 63, 6-4. TK got a strong match from Kaitlin Telfor and Bethany Budd at third doubles, as they topped Laura Shinaver and Natalie Anderson 6-1, 6-0. The Saxons’ lone doubles win came at the top flight, where Kelsi Harden and Kaitlyn Allan knocked off Michaela Blain and Kasey Willson 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. Hastings also had Hannah LaJoye score a 6-3, 6-2 win over TK’s Marlee Willshire at fourth singles. Both teams are now 1-2 in the conference. While the Trojans are through the toughest part of the schedule, with duals with Wayland and Ottawa Hills remaining, the Saxons are prepping to take on league leaders South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hastings scored its first league win Thursday, topping Ottawa Hills 8-0. The Trojans fell 8-0 at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday afternoon. TK had some success on the doubles side, especially at second and third doubles. The Trojan team of Blain and Willson at number two fell to Stephanie Daum and Haley Rosenbach 6-4, 7-5. “While losing in two close sets, the team is still learning to play as a team, but made significant strides during the match,” Seger said. “Blain was very consistent from the back- court and forecourt. Willson showed good improvement in the serve game which had been a problem early in the match. Her serves were much deeper and had more pace as the match progressed.” At third doubles, the Trojan team of Telfor and Budd pushed the Cougars’ Katie Nethercott and Stephanie Saumier to three sets, falling 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. “Telfor continued to be very good in the serve games, and showed good hustle throughout the match,” Seger said. “Budd showed good improvement at the net and did a nice job with lobs and ground strokes.” Overall, Seger said his doubles teams are showing improvement while continuing to work on shot selection “The players are starting to feel more comfortable making adjustments during points and are beginning to work as doubles teams,” he added. The Trojans managed to win just one game in the fourth singles matches against the Cougars. DK soccer wins first league games, one in a shoot-out Saxon first singles player Tara Rowe reaches high to her backhand side to return a shot during her three-set loss to Thornapple Kellogg’s Claudia Dykstra in Middleville Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior first doubles player Kelsi Harden knocks a forehand return Monday in Middleville. She teamed with Kaitlyn Allan to score a three-set win over the Trojans’ top duo in their OK Gold Conference dual. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan third singles player Hanna Bashore rushes up to hit a backhand shot back at Hastings’ MacKenzie Monroe during their match Monday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Lexi Holben (right) looks for a way to turn past Pennfield’s Caitlin Jackson during Wednesday’s KVA contest in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team faced its toughest test of the season so far in Battle Creek Wednesday. The Panthers finally got to play their Kalamazoo Valley Association opener, taking on Pennfield. The two teams ended regulation and overtime tied 0-0, and took a 1-0 win in a shoot-out against the KVA’s green and gold Panthers. Samantha Gonzalez, Hannah Phommavongsa and Sam Zettelmaier all scored in the shoot-out of Delton. Brooke Martin made five saves in net for Delton, while Janelle Fluty had one. Delton Kellogg is now 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the KVA after scoring a more lopsided, 6-0 win, over visiting Maple Valley Monday. Delton fired 22 shots, compared to the Lions’ 3. Martin earned the shutout, making one save. Lion keeper McKayla Lamance made ten saves at the other end. Delton Kellogg had six different players score its six goals, one each for Christi Boze, Brianna Russell, Kanoe Chaffee, Rachel Parker, Phommavongsa and Lexi Holben. Aryka Poling had two assists and Lizz Jackson, Russell and Fluty had one each. Delton was scheduled to visit Olivet last night, and will return to action at home Friday against Allegan. 77578157 Delton Kellogg’s Autumn Russell pushes forward with the ball during her team’s KVA contest at Pennfield Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-05-05.pdf 27b341d39bb3b31e64c2732942bc7791 PDF Text Text W EAST STVUT HA5T:WS,Mi 49051 I HHS Science Olympiad competes at state finals Quiet lea^J*® receive Liberty Award See Story on Page 5 See Edited on Page 4 Saxon softball on seven game win streak See Story on Page 16 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Has i iiNuS VOLUME 158, No. 18 NEWS BRIEFS Old-fashioned hymn sing is Saturday Hastings First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St., will host a community-wide’ old-fashioned hymn sing at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7. The program will be led by Shelia Huis, chancel choir director, and accom­ panied by pianist Deborah Knauf. Attendees are invited to bring any old hy mnals they may have for display . “If you have missed singing some of that old-time music, come and join the fun and fellow ship w hile making a joyful noise,” Huis said. Refreshment w ill be served by chancel choir members alter the program. May 9 marks final legislative coffee until fall ANNER Thursday. May 5, PRICE 75C Two incumbents and a newcomer win seats on Hastings school board Incumbents Kevin Beck and Donna Garrison and newcomer Dan Patton have won seats on the Hastings Area Schools District Board of Education in Tuesday’s election. Beck, with 460 votes, and Patton, with 454 votes, emerged as the victors against five other opponents for the two available fouryear scats on the board. The other candidates were Jon L. Hart, who netted 383 votes; Louis F. Wierenga Jr.. 364 votes; Becky Deal. 336; Robert Thornburgh, 276; and Tracy Vandermade. 148. Current board member ferry McKinney, whose term expires at the end of June, did not seek re-election to the board. Garrison defeated her opponent, newcom­ er, Jeff Tinkler by w inning 54.93 percent of the vote for a partial board term that expires June 30. 2014. The vote was 657-537. She was originally appointed to temporarily rill the seat vacated by Cathy Carlson, who resigned before assuming her seat after last year’s election. With Tuesday’s win. Garrison will fill the remaining years of Carlsons term. Beck was elected to the board for the first time in 2007 and currently serves as treasurer. Beck received a bachelor’s degree in industri­ al management from Purdue University. His previous work experience includes serving as a financial analyst for Johnson Controls College and attended law enforcement train­ ing at Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy He currently serves on the HYAA Board, is a member of the Hastings Rotary Club, coach­ es youth football and YMCA baseball. T-ball and soccer. Delton Kellogg Automotive Systems, program manager of European business at Prince Corporation and assistant accounting manager at Alpine Electronics Manufacturing. He is currently a stay-at-home dad of three sops who attend Hastings Area Schools. Garrison, earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Buffalo State University in 1993 and a master’s degree in health commu­ nication in 2008. She is the executive director of the Barry Community Free Clinic. Garrison has been active inher church and the PTO at Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School and the school district’s Committee of 33 as a parent and community member. Patton is the director of Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area in Barry County. He previously served as direc­ tor for Eaton County Parks for 10 years. He began his career as a park ranger/conserv ation officer with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Patton earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bluefield Sev enty -four percent of the voters who cast ballots in the Delton Kellogg School District approved the tax renewal of 18 mills for oper­ ations. Voters also chose incumbent Marsha Bassett and newcomer James McManus for the two available four-year seats on the Boatxl of Education. Bassett, with 624 votes, and McManus, with 530 votes, defeated incumbent Jason Hicks, who garnered 470 votes. On the millage renewal issue, voters approved the ballot proposition by 685 to 237. Voter approval now allows the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills primarily on businesses, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. The millage is expected to generate about $2,358,875 in 2011. Bassett earned a bachelor of arts degree in See ELECTION, page 14 Hastings K@tary pfcks top 1© sty dents The next Barry Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coffee will be in Hastings Monday. May 9, at 8 a.m. al the County Seal Lounge. This will be the final legislative coffee until the monthly gathering resumes in the fall. The event, which is free and open to the public, presides an opportunity to hear legislative updates from state and federal officials on issues that affect this area. Speakers will give updates from their offices, and then the floor will be open for questions. For a complete list of anticipated speakers or more informa­ tion. call the chamber of commerce at 269-945-2454 or visit www.mibarry.com. Community Action to hold open house in Hastings Community Action is hosting an open house in Hastings from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. The public is invited to attend to learn about Community Action's programs and services. "Tough times have necessitated .some changes to our service delivery,” said Community Action CFO Nancy MacFarlane “We want to let the public know w hat services are available, and how to obtain those services in your county.” Presentations will offer lime to ask questions, and refreshments will be pro­ vided. The open house will Ik- in the Barry County Courts and Law Building’s Community Room, 206 \V. Court St. Io RSVP to attend the open house, call Jacinda Samora at 269-441 • 1376. or tollfree. <877-422-2726. Names sought for Golden Deeds award The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations tor its ?.<>! I Book ol Golden Deeds Award I he dub annually seeks 10 recognize .1 rncmbci of the awn mumty for his or her exceptional publicspirited deeds vs ho. because ol quiet unas­ suming dedication, nu> Ik unrecognized See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 The Hastings Rotary Club honored the Rotary Top 10 students May 2, which include (from left) Veronica Hayden, with her parents Karla and Jim Hayden Jordan Swinkunas, with parents Cheryl and Fred Swinkunas; Jared Bosma and Kevin Bosma, with parents Kim and Mike Bosma; Patricia Garber, with dad Matt Garber. The students and parents are joined by Rotary President Norm Barlow (|eft) and Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston (right). by David DcDcckcr Stuff Writer Al the end of every school year, Hastings Rotary Club honors the top 10 all-around sen­ iors from Hastings High School. On May 2, Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston introduced to Rotary' members 10 outstanding students with academic strength, athletic prowess, creative powers anj ;i strength of will to do their best. Students and their par­ ents enjoyed lunch at the Walldorf f and were presented with gift bags containing an award The Hastings Rotary Top 10 students, honored by the Hastings Rotary Club May 2, include (from left) Natalie VanDenack with dad Martin VanDenack; Jennifer LaJoye with parents Patricia and Joe LaJoye; Kayla Vogel with parents Kelly and Randy Vogel; Tauri Schils with parents Julie and Don Schils; and Alaina Case with patents Michelle and Brian Case. The students are joined by Rotary President Norm Barlow (left) and Father Richard Altine (right). certificate and various gilts from local busi­ nesses. Johnston presented the students to the Rotarians. “Hastings is special because we do have programs and organizations who kx>k al our youth anil honor their talents,” said Johnston. "Il has been a rocky school year from many points, but I can tell you truly, we want to rec­ ognize and honor these students Their See TOP 10, page 8 DeCamps presented with Liberty Bell Award by David DcDecker Stuff Writer I he Liberty Bell Award originated with the Michigan Young Lawyers in the 1960s to acknowledge outstanding community service. The criteria for the Liberty Bell Award varies m lhe more than 200 communities in which the award is celebrated. The Barry County Bar Association has awarded individuals or families who have demonstrated a commit­ ment to their community. Ibis year’s recipi­ ents were Doug and Margaret DeCamp, long­ time residents of Barry County "When I called Doug a few weeks ago io say he and Margaret had won lhe Liberty Bell Award, hr said. ’well, what led to that?”’ said Barry County Bar Association President, Robert Byington during lhe ceremony Friday morning, April 30. “And 1 told him it was the commitment to community and society which brings a recipient attention. His comment to me was. ’I have always tried to do that very quietly.’ My response was to say, ’Just because you did it quietly doesn’t mean nobody noticed,” Byington gave a brief biography of the DeCamp family rTierr,bers gathered to celebrate Doug and Margaret s award cere­ mony in the Barry bounty Circuit Court Room include (horn left) Ken, Vai. Derek Warner. Margaret. Tyler, jlJdy and Doug DeCamp Missing from the photo are daugh­ ter Debra VanderVe^n ano cons Matt and Jim DeCamp who were traveling. The cel­ ebration was part of National Law Day. DeCamps. The former Margaret Milnes has lived in Barry County- and the surrounding area for 56 years, graduated from Nashville High School and married her high school sweetheart Doug DeCamp, and has resided in Hastings for 52 of their 54 years of marriage. "Margaret has been active in lhe life of Hastings, particularly in the First Presbyterian Church, serving as deacon, elder, teaching Sunday school and Bible school, working on youth mission trips and serving on mission trip-, to Hurd World countries.’ said Byington. "She served on the YMCA board, been active in the Pennock Hospital gift shop guild and enjoyed being a stay -at-home mom.” I\>ug was bom in a farmhouse in Maple Giove Township in 1937. grew up on the I arm. living both north and south of Nashville, and moved into lhe village of <Nashvillc around 1952 when his mother became the Nashville Post Master. He gradu­ ated from Nashville High School and. having no money tor college, went to woik tor Orchard Industries in the summer of 1956. See DECAMPS, page 3 �r iUA-’ ‘ •‘>H Page 2 — Thurwtay, May 5. 20H — The Hautmgf, Banne.- City council approves NEWS BRIEFS dog park agreement continued from front Pa9e Will hold hearing. May 23 on [larking district special assessment by Dm id DeDecker Staff Writer Die Hastings City Council adopted a reso­ lution to establish a need for a special assess­ ment district related to downtown p.irking during its meeting Monday. April 25 With the removal of parking meters in the 19SOs. busi­ nesses pay part of the upkeep and mainte­ nance of main street parking and the six municipal parking lots. A hearing has been set for May 23 to decide which property owners will pay the special assessment. I he resolu­ tion passed with one no vote from Council member Frank Campbell. Community Development Director John Hart presented the dog park agreement tor consideration. The Barry County Humane Society and Hastings Dog Park Committee will be responsible for creation and installa­ tion of the dog park behind the wastewater treatment plant. According to the agreement, the organization also will be responsible for the operation and upkeep of (he park. Hie city will accept liability for lhe park, since lhe I lumane Society is unable to cover lhe cost of liability. The agreement was accepted unani­ mously. as amended. In other business: The group Active Youth Movement has raised S17.000 skate park equipment. A request was made for the city council to accept lhe equipment as a gift and install il at a city park this summer. The DeCamp family purchased the outdoor sculpture Radiolarian II and gifted the art­ work to the City of Hastings in recognition of $150.000^I0,al was up aboul I kvl ab-s 50(1. «,lt Ik placed m->n P town Hastings possibility Council "^bers of a community >crv m Judjm! w hat that should be pul ,n p‘ Jlhe auard. who kind of award. trequer<■ j shoujd would Ik eligible and what me । look like. investment itch is a high-priorit) .lent> and was in lhecinital improvements plan, lhecurrtn switch is non-functional. and lhe *rater plant is working with only one P>’»g WP Without the switch. sa>d Gtrrbach, the city does not have the ability to use a secon power supply. The lowest recommended bid for the transformer is $0,500. Conned mem­ bers aiiprtn ed the bid unanimously. Girrbach also presented a bid to repair eentrifuee No. 2 at the wastewater treatment plant. The lowest bid of $21,950 was approved unanimously. A bid of $27,123 also was approved to repair the open channel hydraulic grinder as recommended by Girrbach. Chief of Police Jerry Sarver reported on training, the medical marijuana policy, a patrol car change-over and budget. The Hastings City Police handled 33S complaints in March, vs ith 45 arrests. Also that month. 45 moving or parking citations were issued. Clerk and Treasurer Tom Emery reported the total investment volume at March 31 was $5.22 million, down about $1.65 million from the end of January. According to Emery , the reduction represents final disbursement of winter laves to other entities. The March 2011 HUWUlIfW ATTENTION Hastings High School SENIORS ... The Annual Graduation Issue of ... HastingsBaNNER June 2, 2011 will be Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Hart toh "r March 2010attended anu'"”^' 'w"'lwrS .s!!.,ff.llad St ile 11. presentation at a Michigan AffordablcH1"8 Development Authority rttion . S|ng Conference, Tire presen­ A ’ . cni’tlcd “Michigan Rural Commumtic... « in’s WorMng Barn ■ > I ‘NOTE” If your portraits were done at White’s Photo or Picture [ This Photography they have already furnished us with a copy. August. nviilablc at the Nomination forms a * ‘ । u|v Hastmgs Public LibraO informitted by Monday. Moy ,,,9.948mation. call Nancy Bradley at -<> 2763. Co"*”'' u;'s "ith “’’’tbunity Foundation President “We now have 10 of our own scuiptures and 10 leased sculptures. Last year at this time, we had no sculptureSi except the one at Fish Hatchery Park.” Hastings Farmers Market opens May 7 Community Development Director John Hart Bonnie HildretK and Allen Hooper of the Michigan Rural Nclwork. Hart said new sculptures have been installed downtown "We now have 10 of our own sculptures and 10 leased sculptures. U»st year at this time, we had no sculptures, except lhe one al Fish Hatchery Park." Hart asked the council to approve permanent placement of three sculptures. Two of the sculptures will be placed within the Riser Trail Development to begin in July, as designated in lhe plan. The third sculpture is currently in its proposed permanent position near parking lot No 1. Permanent placement was approved unani­ mously. . Hart attended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Brownfield Conference and will be looking for grant money to w ork on East Mill Street property. FlexFab received unanimous approval to hang a banner across East State Street to com­ memorate its 50th anniversary and the cele­ bration near Fish Hschcry Park .A policy w ill be crafted to address this type of banner (by for-profit organi/atvns) in the future. Hart also presented a plan to have the Barry County Transit Trdfo travel through retail, entertainment or reirejidnal distorts Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. dtriog the summer. T he trol­ ley would stop in U places around Hastings in a 45-minute loop. The route is being reviewed, and staff formally requested the city council approve stops and related signage. Tlte plan was approved unaninously. The next regular meeting of the Hastings City Council will tv Monday. May 9. al 7 p.m. in city hall. Friday, May 23 for his or her nctivitics. The award will be presented during a luncheon at the Walldorff restaurant in Hastings. Wednesday. May IB. lhe Book of Golden Deeds recipient also has the honor of being grand marshal at the Hastings Summerfest parade in As the growing season progresses, the variety of produce and flowers available at the Hastings Farmers Market changes. (Photo courtesy of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce) by David DcDcckcr Staff Writer Opening day for the Hastings Farmers Market is Saturday. May 7. from 9 a.in. to 1 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. The market has become an opportunity for community groups, both urban and rural, to work together and make the fanners market an integral economic development asset. Through lhe course of the 2010 season, lhe Hastings Fanners Market was home to more than 60 vendors. The market included many vegetables, fruits and flowers, along with goods by local crafters and artisans, even lhe natural products of vericomposters. or worms. This year, lhe Hastings market will be open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a m. to 1 p.m. The market is accepting Project Fresh and Senior Fresh coupons. Anyone interested in participating as a regu­ lar vendor or artisan craft vendor, may call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269­ 945-2454 for details. For more information, email hastingsmarketmastcri'1 gmail.com. 77556033 TWO BROTHERS AND HENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. 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I I Do"'* miss this opportune .oSavCl ', \ « muEr'eMe,al^ofs c ‘ / 1-877-990*59 52 Wafers rise with April showers The month of April, which brought snow, sleet, thunderstorms unseasonably cold temperatures, tornado warnings and watches days °*rain- warm, sunny days - ended with flood advisories in the area r a CouP’c of across the county swelled with lhe approximately six inches ol ra" |!Vers and creeks month. Tho Thornapple River reached G.77 inches Saturday m'0 131 f0H durin9 the began to recede before reaching its seven-foot flood stage Y °rn,n9* APnl 30, but �1 Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5 . 2011 - Page 3 Bar association marks 5utn anniversary of Law Day by David DeDcckvr Staff Writer any County citizens gathered in the cirnon ?“nnx)n’ Frida>- APnJ 29. to celebrate National Law Day and lhe presentation "'toUbeny Bell Award. Every year, the Barry County Bar z Ration sponsors a luiw Day celebration and awards the Liberty Bell Award to citizens "ho have dedicated themselves to the growth and prosperity of Barry County. Law Day is one of my favorite days in this historic courtroom,” said Judge James Fisher. We get an .opportunity to recognize local cit tzens of our community who make Barry County a special place to live, like this year’s honorees. Doug and Margaret DeCamp. We have several of the past honorees in the audi­ ence today, and I would like to personally thank you far all you have done to make this a great community. “It also gives us a chance to pause and .. reflect on the wonderful inheritance we each have received from our ancestors: A legal sys­ tem and a country which allows us to function as a free society and enjoy liberty and free­ dom and pursue our lives as we see fit. Twohundred and thirty-live years ago, a small group of citizens met in New England and declared to the king of England that all of us have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that the government should derive their powers from the consent of the gov­ erned. Il was a somewhat a novel idea at the time, and it is sort of ironic we are having this day on the same day as the Royals are getting married in England,” noted Fisher. “Our experiment of self-government is still alive, and most likely, all is well. Although some of us may question it. like any inheritance, it depends on the involvement and good judg­ ment of its heirs to preserve it. It is easier to take our rights and liberties for granted and to lose focus on our legal sy stem. • is • fitting M O' ,u “So. it ‘ <-ky ’ ^.^nunity to reflect on ^unlry “"‘■'"kl be citizens of tin** , %ue. Illtve ”**tveri a )l,t the rich inheritance lo .mi .CndlHP rededic.de improving our Q e have fcad many great U" * j1 have been here in the • option.” this promises to be prtfsidcni Rolx-n Bpnt.W;.Pn sa.| OU, Ban). County Bar As**' w cxpan(J ** Day js an annual opportun V (en) **n:ness of laws and the .>’ us . "Iziw Day doe\g hare the to bui,d our citizenship strength ^jus­ tice and maintain ’ ByinvJJ^ duality of ourlegals>S1em.-^>'^n.-vilaliIyyof the legal system I* which Americans p of citizenship.’ He said Law Day j lhe American “In 1958, President D he vIgor wilJ) ght\ and dulics r t- 1 conceived by ’°n 1957. ghtD. Eisenhower established Law Day Men our great heritage of liberty. J« hd Quality under the law. as well as • thc enormous strength of the Amen gal sys(Cm __ in sharp contrast lo ,bc.c .. r<s,,°n of military might of lhe thcn-So'1*' n’On-celebrated on the same day. In 1961- •) L was designated by a joint resolution of °ngrvys as (j)e 0^-_ cial day for celebrating 4** Day. So. we are celebrating Law Day s anniversary, as well as, the 50th anniversary of HcxFab.” The theme for Law Day 201 | js । cy of John Adams, from Boston to Lt. Gov. Brian Calley speaks to an audience gathered to celebrate Law Day and the presentation of the Liberty Bell Award to Doug and Margaret DeCamp. Lt. Gov. Calley draws on courage of Founding Fathers by David DcDcckcr Staff Writer Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley spoke to a full courtroom April 29 during a celebration of Law Day and the presentation of the Liberty Bell Award to Doug and Margaret DeCamp of Hastings. Introducing Calley, Judge James Fisher said. “Brian is no .stranger to Barry County. He started out as a community banker in Ionia County, for 10 years. He also served as an Ionia County Commissioner from 2003 to 2006 before becoming our state representa­ tive. He served Barry County very effectively in the House of Representatives for four years. Then, of course, last year was elected our lieutenant governor. While in the legisla­ ture, he w as very active in the area of tax pol­ icy and is, perhaps, one of the new politicians of his era who has worked really hard on bi­ partisanship and has been able to make some striking changes by working w ith members of lite opposite party . I know that he will contin­ ue that commitment with all the changes hap­ pening in Lansing.” Calley earned a bachelor’s degree in busi­ ness administration from Michigan State University and a master of business adminis­ tration degree from Grand Valley Stale University. He serves on the Red Cross Great Lakes Regional Board of Directors and lhe Portland Economic Development Corporation Board. He and his wife live in Ionia County with their three children. "It says here on Brian’s biography that he is the second youngest lieutenant governor in Michigan’s history." said Fisher. “I want you all to know I appreciate the comments saying I am too young to retire. But. you know it’s time to go when the lieutenant governor is young enough to be your son.” Calley told those gathered at thc court­ house that it was an honor to be back in Hastings. “As we focus on Law Day and the making of laws, wc really have turned the page, a whole chapter, on a whole other era in the state. It’s an exciting time. But, 1 would be remiss if I didn’t reflect back on how we got here, of those who had the guts, the courage in lhe beginning lo do lhe tilings needed lo build the ty pe of nation wc have today. And. although I know' everybody has a gripe or complaint about what our nation is today, we do have the longest functioning government in the world. I hat’s true, because we have lhe best government. You think back to lhe Founding Fathers, back to lhe first day of the Declaration of Independence, chiefly written by Thomas Jefferson, but the co author being John Adams, who was George Washington’s vice president and the second president ol the United Slates. II you look at lhe structure or framework which was sei up, with the bold statements made in that document, you get an understanding about why there ha-» been such perseverance up lo today. “What is lhe purpose of government and where does it gel its power'.’ What inherent rights do people have? Keep in mind this was □ letter the Continental Congress sent, the Declar.iiion of Independence, to King George jlf T he king wa.s all ixivverlul l he king was the one who grunted rights And, there was a Ixild statement that was made in the second sentence of the Declaration. ’Wc hold thesetruths' to be self evident.1 ITiink about what that means Il’s a statement lo lhe king, a bold sUilemenl to the king Jefferson is saying that •the things wc arc about to say ate true, no matter what you I King GeotgeJ .say. We are not saying that wc have the e lights bcc,.u%the king said so. or du- congress said so. or the courts said we have these rights. They’re self evident. They arc true.’ ?\nd. it is the premise our nation was founded on — that all men are created equal. It is a premise we didn’t gel right for a long time. Years later. Abraham Lincoln had to make a decision on that premise. ‘Do we really believe this or not? Arc all men created equal or not?’ He had to make terrible, difficult decisions at lhe time, to do the right thing. It was a set of principles set on the first day. They are so clear, ‘We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their Creator ...’ Another bold statement to make. Kings don’t like hearing that somebody else granted you rights. That there is some other supreme authority over lhe king, or the world. But. the statement was, ‘endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights.’ That means they cannot be taken away. Among the rights are life, liberty and lhe pursuit of happiness, rights not even the king could lake away. “You might ask if all these things are inher­ ent, if they are true. What is the purpose of government in the first place? But, just keep on reading {the Declaration], and it tells you that. too. ‘Governments are instituted among men to secure llie.se rights and derive their just powers by consent of the governed.’ Nobody had ever done that before, and that is the legacy our forefathers have left us. Setting up our government and how our laws arc made and lhe way wc govern ourselves. It has persevered because it is the best. It has been tested over time. ”1 think what we need to understand today, is the type of courage it took for the Continental Congress to decide unanimously. Can you imagine today’s congress doing any­ thing unanimously? Something as difficult as signing that letter? It was like signing a death warrant, yet they did it anyway. It was hard, but it was right. “So. what are we faced with today? Wc are faced with economic challenges, some of which are our making, and some are not of our making. What will we do in thc face of those challenges? How will the community face il, and what is your part? How do we get from today to the type of Michigan, type of Barry County or Hastings, that we want? You start a cut above the lot in this community because you have people like the DeCamps. There arc so many community leaders that know how to take care of the community and gel the job done, il is time to start thinking about the next generation and what is the future of Michigan going to look like when we hand over the keys. Are wc going to put otf the hard decisions, year after year after year? Or. are vve going to do right by the peo­ ple? Are we going do lhe hard things right now to fix the problems so we can be proud of the Michigan government, the law making entity, lhe self-governing entity? “Those are the challenges vve face today Some of them are very uncomfortable chal­ lenges. And for people in politics, scary because all change comes with political con­ sequences. But, think uf the Founding Fathers who were faced w.th much s.eeper raids. They did not lei the fear of consequences scare them tram doing the right thing. Where would we be today?" ‘•We look at what really drives the eommunity in lhe first place,” concluded Calley. “People here are having hatd times right now. But, there arc people who put their whole lives into some sort of enlcqjrisc, that makes employment opjXJrtunilics for jKople. It is so key to have fieople like the DeC’amps in a community. Thank you.” Guantanamo.’’ “The American Bar Assorialjon says |he 2011 Law Day theme provides us with an opportunity to access and celebrate the legacy of John Adams, to explore the historic and contemporary role ot lawyers jn defending the rights of the accused and renew our under­ standing and appreciation of the fundamental principles in the rule of law,’’ sajd Byington. “John Adams was a resistance leader and patriot, an advocate and diplomat, a constitu­ tional theorist and political activist. John Adams became our nation’s first lawyer pres­ ident in 1797. Five years before the Revolutionary War. he represented British officers and soldiers charged with firing into a group of protesters killing five civilians, becoming what is now known as the Boston Massacre, a case with very unpopular defen­ dants at lhe time. John Adams, already a prominent leader in the American Colonial Resistance to British parliamentary authority, agreed to lake the case, andably defended the accused at trial. His role h the 1770 Boston Massacre trials has come to be seen as the lawyerly exemplar of adherence to thc rule of law. the defense of the rifhts of thc accused, even in cases whim. i&ocates represent unpopular clients and generate public controversy. “With that background,” concluded Byington, "we ask you to join us today, in celebrating your liberty as an American and this celebration of Law Day." DECAMPS, continued from page 1-------------DeCamp started out as a worker in lhe hose division and a y ear later was asked to join the research and development division, designing new products. He followed the engineer. Kenneth Oestcichcr. to California for a coupie of years before moving back to Hastings in 1959, going back to work for Orchard Industries. In 1961, Orchard Industries fell on hard financial times and ended up in bankruptcy At the time, the company was going to be divided. The fishing rod, Ixiw and arrow’, and hose divisions were sold off. DeCamp, Ernie Jacoby and Bill Pierce decided they wanted lhe company to remain in Hastings, ’Die men consulted with the federal court receiver, a man named Wadsworth Bissell. Bissell helped the group stay in Hastings by co-signing loan papers to buy the bankrupt company and create FlexFab. DeCamp was just 24 years old. FlexFab was fanned 50 years ago, in 1961. with DeCamp and six other partners: Bill Pierce. Jacoby, Ivan King, Bissell and two investors from Kalamazoo. The interest in the company w'as eventually bought out by DeCamp and Pierce, when others decided to leave or start their own businesses. After Pierce’s death in 1998. the DeCamps became the sole owners of FlexFab FHI. Pierce and DeCamp had agreed early on that if one of them should die, the other man would buy out lhe company. The company currently employs nearly 900 people worldwide, half of them in Hastings. FlexFab operations are also in Grand Rapids. England, Brazil, and China. Doug DeCamp served on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors for 27 years, on the Hastings Manufacturing board for 17 years, and the Thomapplc Foundation Board (which jump-started the Barry' Community Foundation). He has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers for over 35 years and served on the YMCA board. “lhe DeCamps have contributed signifi­ cantly to the formation of the Barry Community Foundation, which over the last 15 years has grown into a very successful philanthropic organization and a vital asset to the Barry County community,” said Byington. “Their participation in the commu­ nity has demonstrated their commitment to the preservation of traditions and history, pro­ vided opportunity for youth and community, as well as providing employment and support for a number of families in the Hastings/Barry Count)' area. Itiey are, and continue to be, good stewards of our commu­ nity.” “I want to thank the Barry County Bar for honoring us with this award,’* said Doug DcC’amp. “I know' there are other people in the county that are deserving, but it\ too late to give it back. We also want to thank God for letting us be part of this wonderful communi­ ty. I was bom here in Barry County and lived here my whole life, except for a couple of years in California. Wc also want to thank the people of Barry County and all those that have helped us through the last 50 years to make FlexFab what it is today. a sound. solid, successful company here in Hastings and around the world. “To show our appreciation to the commu­ nity,” he continued, “on July 30. FlexFab FHI w'dl have an open house al Hustings sites, so everyone can visit and sec what we manufac­ ture and where some of these products arc used, hi most cases, no one sees where the product goes, because they are hidden They arc hidden in most of the aircraft fly ing today, to keep passengers comfortable by supplying air to all the scats. You will also find us under the hood; almost every diesel truck, and auto­ mobile built in North America has our prod­ ucts. 1 here arc also many other products. We arc a specially engineered/designed products company and always have been. We had products on the first space shuttle. Today, wc have products on the new American-built electric car, the Chevy Volt, which cools the battery system. The Volt will be at the open house. We didn’t have time to get the space shuttle. We will have an Indy car from the Gilmore Car Museum. There will be many more pieces of equipment and mock-ups so people can see our products. So if you can, please stop by on July 30. “It is with great pnde and pleasure that I have been able to call Barry County my home for my entire life,” he concluded. Margaret DeCamp said, “I just quickly wanted to express my gratitude also. This has been an outstanding community to have lived in all these years, to have raised our children, have grandchildren in this community. Hastings has a wonderful gift, and a wonder­ ful legacy of people who choose to give ol their time and talents. We arc very blessed and fortunate to be a participant in this communi­ ty.” The DeCamps have five children. 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Ready to move your money? HCB Options Checking Account comes with a 12 months free guarantee! Our experienced staff and Quick Switch Kit will make the transition easy! We want to be your bank! Sl0P in any Hastings City Bank branch to get started. �Schools need support of state government To lhe editor: We need to stand up and say. “No. no, not in iny stale.” How can our stale government solve our problems when they are lhe cause of a larger part of them? We get answers that don’t answer, explanations that don’t explain and conclusions that don’t conclude. We cannot stand by while our governor and our legislature dismantle our schools and our local communities. Why is our representa­ tive. Mike Callton, introducing a “birther bill” which is not needed and al best ques­ tionable when he should be addressing the pressing problems that face our state. I believe that one of the major things that has made our state and nation strong is its public education system of local schools, and wc should be supporting them. Charter schools will not make local public schools stronger. If your goal is to have lhe districts’ students perform better on tests, removal of the better-performing students will only lower lhe districts’ performance. Where is the logic to this? Ixical districts have the mandate lo educate all students. Further, wc cannot improve our local dis­ tricts’ performance by losing part of the per­ pupil slate aid to charter schools’ funding. You certainly don't improve .something by taking away its funding. We all want what’s best for our children, our schools and our communities, which leads me lo my last point. To remove a locally elected board of edu­ cation of a school district or a locally elected council or board of a village, city or county and replace .hem with a person or aunpany appointed by the governor >s a quest. maW practice and is a dangerous road to travel This is rle.ncx.racy in reverse. Not only I"«• local board more responsive to die people, was democratically elected. Instead, our governor and legis• should be looking for ways to support our local school and community boards and help them meet the challenges that face them. Stephen Garrett, Middleville Many issues more important than birth certificate To the editor: We were at the Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting when I OS! was voted in for the county. This was a great thing for Barry County. We were proud of Mike Callton and how well he handled the meeting. Now. we'd like to ask him to tell us there has lo be more important issues than the birth certificate, with all that is going on in our stale and the rest of the world. This is ridiculous. Deanna Garrett, Middleville Know Your Legislatorsr U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Quiet leaders receive Liberty Bell Award A8«in this year, as » h;1? sln1ce Wf>. the Barry County Bar Association presented another local Liberty Bell Award This >7r? • ’Ward went to “"<1 Margaret DeCamp for their life-long commitment to ’heir community. The award was orjginally established in the early I9«)s as part of a Law [ya program initiated by the Michigan Young 1 awyers to acknow]et|ie people for outJ standing community serv’ice. The local bar association has presented the award over the y«ars 10 a Pcr' son or persons who have demon­ strated a commitment to their com­ munities. With this year's award recipients, ihe ilX?al bar has now recognized more than 40 local leaders for their dedication to com­ munity activities. In presenting the award. Robert Byington, local attorney and presi­ dent of the Barr)’ County Bar Association, said the DeCamps’ participation m the community has demonstrated their commitment to lhe preservation of traditions and history, providing opportunities for people of all ages, as well as pro­ viding for the community's future. They have been, and continue to be. good stewards of citizenship in and ducting.” And. if you look back to their humble &* * have a three-man staff lo what they've become today. become one of Barry County's industrial lent ers. thcrc In response K> their special award.-fs too late to other people in lhe county that, are J.v /anted to thank God for give it back.” He went on to say that they w, ’letting them be a part of this won­ derful community. He als thanked the people of Barry County and those who helpe them make il through the pas 50 years, to make FlexFab what it is today, a sound, solid successful company here in Hastings an around the world. In recent years, governmental leaders have been advocating cer­ tain companies for growth in the marketplace, not taking into con­ sideration what pioneers like the founders al FlexFab contributed to make a successful company. They found a niche in the marketplace, provided specially products and grew thc company to what it has become today. As I sat there watching Margaret listen to her husband s comments, her facial expressions said it all. She was proud to listen to her husband tell the story of starting a small company with Bill Pierce and Ernie Jacoby along with the help of dedicated employees, and watching the company grow to what is now, a worldwide operation. Doug also mentioned growing up and graduating from Nashville High School, marrying his high family and enjoying everything his our community. Not only were the DeCamps acknowledged for their commit­ ment to the Barr)’ County area, their company, FlexFab Horizons International, will celebrate its Doug and Margaret DeCamp, owners of FlexFab 50th anniversary later this sum­ FHI. were given the Liberty Bell Av/ard for their contri­ mer. A feature slot) that appeared butions to the Barry County community over the past in the Hastings Reminder in 1975 50 years. said, "k all began here in Hastings with a three-man workforce in a small facility, lhe young company’s philosophy worked, due to school sweetheart, raising a the enthusiasm and dedication of their employees, blended with community has to offer. the spirit and knowledge of lhe men who started the company. The The DeCamps have always worked behind the scenes, much facilities grew and new jobs were created.” like the products their company builds, doing most of the their The only thing “big" about FlexFab in 1961 was its mission: To community service as participants. supply quality products to the needs of industry, and to do il bet­ Over lhe years. Doug has served on the Hastings City Bank ter than anyone. Today, approximately 900 highly skilled employ­ board, the Thornapple Foundation, forerunner of the Barry ees work togelhef lO produce specialized products used world­ Community Foundation, YMCA and others. Margaret was a stay­ wide. at-home mom, volunteering in the community, especially at the 1 would suspect plat most people in Barry County know very First Presbyterian Church where she has served as a deacon, elder, little about thc .predicts made at FlexFab. They produce flexible Sunday and Bible school teacher and participating in mission trips products — wjrif/fmjsands of different Uses — that Work behind to Third World countries. the scenes, hwfl from view. Working with neoprene, silicone, Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald’s, once said. “The quality of a vinyl and nilrilcis basic components, the company produces flex­ leader is reflected in lhe standards they set for themselves.” The ible hoses, couplers and other products for use in situations where DeCamps have served their community as quiet leaders with the flexibility is essential, such as hoses used on internal combustion highest of standards they set for themselves and lhe company they engines. helped establish. For the past 50 years, FlexFabofficials have dedicated them­ selves to becoming “The recognized leader in elastomeric hose Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Michigan Governor Governor Rick Snyder. Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. Michigan Legislature State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing. Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov Local events should be better known To thc editor: Once again, I have to vent my annual pet peeve. In the April 28 Grand Rapids Press' Festivals, Fairs and Events pull-out section, the only mention of anything happening in Barry County is Summeriest in August. There are events listed for all comers of the slate, except Barty County. (I keep this pull­ Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. out all year, so J can plan my weekend trips.) Only one Hastings city event, no Charlton Park events, nothing at lhe county fair­ grounds, etc. One would think that Barry County is a dull place to visit. When I wrote with the same comments two years ago. and later checked with the chamber of commerce. I was told that each event spon­ Are more charter schools the answer? On April 26, Gov. Rick Snyder made some suggestions lo improve . i • jiion in Michigan. His suggestions included allowing more char­ e l|100|s in low-performing districts and requiring high-performing to accept students from low-performing districts if they have (IStn o-its Do you agree with these .suggestions? open J e sor is responsible for its own advertising. I guess that all of them want to keep all local events for local use only? What’s so secret? Should not someone be a central coordinator for all activities to be sent to the Press. Karl Osl, Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted lo the interests of Burry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: newsv^j.augrap^cs.com Advertising email: j-ads&choiceonemail com Frederic Jacobs John Jacobs Preset V-ce Prcsxfen: Stephen Jacobs Secrvtary/TiraMurer -NEWSROOM• Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns ~Dave DeDecker Brett Bremer Shannon Cornett Fran Faverman Tony Gcainu Delton: “Additional charter schools may be n good ideas. Students do belter. Teachers are rehired every year no they have to keep doing good work.” Patty Vaughn, Orangeville: “I think that having high-performing schools offer openings io students from low-performing dis­ tricts is a gix)d idea. Wc need to do whatever in needed lo improve educa­ tion for Michigan stu­ dent v” Joan Hanson, Woodland: ”1 just want Snyder to adequately fund the schools vve have in lhe district. Transportation issues in this rural area would make accepting out-of district students impractical." frame Vam should Roger I.iedcke Jr., Hastings: “1 went to Fulton Heights. I got a lol from public schools, and there is something to be said tor public schools. Kids learn [nore about life and to jea| with problems. I think more charter schools arc a had idea.” Caroline Carter, Hastings: "1 don’t oppose charter schools. BOOani lo500pm ScottOmmen Brandon Johnson ---------------------------Subscription Rntca; $35 ___________ S-G POSTMASTER DanBuerue rhri< Q," Silverman v -7--------- ------- e.towns PO Box 8 T 5Chai^:o �T1h) Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5. 2011 - Pago 5 Special workshop to precede next chamber networking event will host Hr. D f fiuSjn ’-Mt. Vernon. Wash , and own^ I2>^ ^elopmcm Hastings schools facing $2.5 million deficit due to proposed state funding cuts Goyernoris Proposal •Senate PtQRffsal House Proposal $300 $170 $300 Retirement $230 $230 $230 EduJobs S170 $170 $170 Enrollment (FTE) 2,850 2,850 2,850 $1,995,000 $1,624,500 $1,995,000 Des.Grjp.tjpQ FTE Proration Projected Reduction H.iMings Area School System, like many other school districts in thc state, is currently con­ fronting a budgetary cliff. With legislation in luuising reducing the per-pupil allocation by a minimum of $340 per student and increasing the retirement rate by $230 per pupil, Hastings Area Schools have many challenges to face in order to have a balanced budget by July I. Tlte charts below, based on information currently coming out of lensing, illustrate lhe financial impact on Hastings Area Schools (FTE: full-time equivalent; SFA: Success for All.) Description Projected Reduction Governor’s toBQSal Senate Bwsal House Erepo.sal $1,995,000 S1,624,500 $1,995,000 Kindergarten (SFA Analysis) Loss of 60 Students Declining Enrollment Projected Reduction . $429,720 $429,720 $429,720 $36,500 $36,500 $36,500 $2,461,220 $2,882,098 $2,461,220 Our projections for Hastings leave us w ith approximately a $2.5 million deficit moving into the new budget cycle. Since thc school district has very low fund balance and limited revenue sources, we arc forced to balance the budget by making reductions. Wc will attempt to keep these cuts as far from our students as possible, and we welcome the public’s sugge ti ms on how they would like to see us deal with thc funding issues. Should you have ideas we might be able to utilize in solving our budget issues, email budgetreductionsQ' hasskl2.org or call 269-948-4400. U.S. strikes a blow against terrorism itude. We also should commend Pre .idem Barack Obama for hi* courage and for his care in ordering (he military mission to capture or kill Osama bin Laden ’I he president coura­ geously rejected the alternative options of launching a bombing mission, a missile mis­ sion or waiting until there was more evidence Mills Road. .|| ( -Dr. Drummond _ t|!c fcah)rcs your existing orp ‘ >our J^tv ni)d Scrvic es to discover wl • . t really want.” said Andre W^nd fmm •'Once you unde* • . marketing principle, all }0° r,ng efforts will become more nudw ’ ’jnplcr and more effective. You won < sell. sc||. sdl because your m n ‘nk message will have clients and <• enrolling them­ selves in your busingThe workshop * /or non-Barry Chamber membe* -for members and a guest. Lunch sf • be offered prior to thc workshop o> nn*ec Springs Golf Course. To reserve a scat or the workshop, call 269-945-2454 or email lyn^ mibarry.com. Immediately follow mg the workshop, the chamber will host both AUcgan nnd Wayland chambers of commerce for its May business after-hours event. *The neiWOrking event is from 4:30 to 6.30 p,m< Thc June 9 event will be at Bay pojnle |fm and Lakefront Resort. 11456 Marsh Road. Members of the Allegan Chamber of Commerce and the Way|$nd chamber of Commerce arc invited to attend this event The Hastings High School Science Olympiad Team, posing with Sparty after com­ peting in the state finals at MSU Saturday, includes (kneeling) Abby Campbell, (sec­ ond row. from left) Coach Marty Buehler, Katy Kesler, Kaitlin Allan. Jessie Ulrich. Megan Denny, Lexi Pierce, Tom Peurach, Jenna Nedbalek, Sarah Thornburgh. Jeromy Dobbin (back) Jessi Doxtader, Dexx VanHouten, Kelsi Harden, Nathaniel McComb, Joey Longstreet, Nathan Karn and Connor Lomas (Missing from photo is Jared Bosma). Saxons Science Olympiad team competes in state finals .also. A $10 fee is charged to potential members. RSVP to Wiegand at 269-945-2454 or email andre(«‘mibarry.com to attend. $791,378 To thc editor: At JO p.m. Sunday. 1 was in the terminal at Detroit Metro Airport I had gone through the usual airport security drills — shoes off, liq­ uids in plastic bags and all the other incon­ veniences designed to keep us safe. And it was in December 2009 that a would-be ter­ rorist sought to bomb an airliner as it landed in Detroit. So 1 was surrounded by reminders large and small of how the threat of terrorism has affected our lives when Defense Secretary Robert Gales called me with the momentous news that our forces had succeeded in raiding a compound in Pakistan and killing Osama bin Laden. A few hours later, my wife Barbara and I joined a different scene: thousands of cheer­ ing young people waving American flags and singing patriotic songs in the early morning darkness outside the While House, part of an outpouring of relief and emotion that w as felt across the nation. In thc wake of this news, we should first turn to those who still carry the grief and Joss of dial September morning nearly 10 years ago. to those who have lost loved ones in the fight against terror in the years since, and to those who carry wounds of body, mind or spirit from that war. Thc death of Osama bin Laden cannot bring back the lives lost to his monstrous acts. But it can. I hope, bring some measure of relief from those losses. And wc should turn with thanks and admi­ ration to the men and women of our armed forces and the intelligence community. For them and their families, the past decade has been one of long separations, uncertainty and danger. And yet. time and lime again, they have answered their nation’s call with courage, with competence and with skill. They have once again earned our utmost grat­ Video* rhu,'d’.' j s ;1|Xj m • n interactive workshop on t you . h,8 entitled, “Nobody WanL^Vh’ Fhe program c<j 14 P-m. at Yankee Spring* G° ’ ^300 Bowens of bin Laden’s presence. With his bold decision, and with thc hero­ ism and skill of our military* and intelligence professionals, our nation struck a tremendous blow not just against a single, depraved indi­ vidual, but against the hateful ideology that bin Laden espoused. Let there be no mistake, al Qaeda is weaker today. Its leader is dead, and so is lhe myth surrounding him. The mys­ tique of Osama bin Laden has been punc­ tured. The victory over hate-inspired terrorism is not yet complete. Our successful mission against bin Laden will no doubt lead al Qaeda’s remaining leaders lo issue calls for retaliation. It is critical that our intelligence and military strength continue to seek out the remnants of al Qaeda, fhe threat may be diminished, but it remains. Illis is an effort worthy not just of this nation, but of all nations. And that is why it is important that we find answers to the signifi­ cant questions raised by the news from Sunday night. Thirty-five miles from the Pakistan capital and a comfortable walk from the Pakistani military’s most important acad­ emy, al Qaeda appears to have built a massive complex as the dedicated hiding place for Osama bin Laden. The American people who have provided billions ol dollars of aid to thc Pakistan gov­ ernment, deserve to know whether elements ol Pakistan’s military and intelligence servic­ es or local officials knew of bin Laden’s loca­ tion over the five years or so he was there, and d they claim they did not know, how that could possibly lx- (he case? Just as important­ ly. the Pakistani people deserve these answer, fbr they have suffered greatly from al Qaeda s violent extremism. So it is urgent (hat the Pakistan foveniment gels answer to thc questions about what its military and intelligence agencies and local officials knew arid share the answers to those questions with the world and with their own people so that we can continue this fight together. , , Carl Levin, U.S. senator from Michigan I Listings High School was one of 4X quali­ fying teams that took part in .the Science Olympiad Michigan State Finals Saturday, April 30, on the campus of Michigan State University. After the dust settled, Grand Haven was again overall team champion, followed by Holland's West Ottawa High School. Both teams will represent Michigan in the nation­ als in three weeks in Madison, Wise. Hastings High School finished in 17th place overall and in third place among Class B schools, said coach Marty Buehler. The highest placing Class B team was Grand Rapids Christian, which finished fifth overall. Hastings finished the highest of the qualify­ ing teams from its region. Hastings’ best individual performances were from Tom Peurach and Nathan Kam. who won silver medals in tower construction. Hastings also had strong performances in astronomy from Jessi Doxtader and Connor Iximas, ecology from Abby Campbell and Megan Denny, helicopter building from Peurach and Kam. mousetrap vehicle from Kam and Jeromy Dobbin, ornithology from Katy Kesler and Nathaniel McComb, protein modeling from Joey Longstreet, Jenna Nedbalek and Sarah Thornburgh, and Write It. Do It from Denny and Longstreet. “The kids were able to score well. We had a deep and very experienced team this year.” said Buehler. "We are only allowed to enter up to seven seniors in the meet, and I had 19 active and deserving seniors to have to choose from. It is a great problem to have, but it wasn’t easy. Thc up side is that we could have sent many of our team members to rep­ resent us and they would have all done us HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE ” V'r Thursday, May 5 —.Movie Memories pres­ ents Elizabeth Taylor U‘*A Place in the Sun,” 5 to 8 p.m.: Library Book Club discusses At least In The City Smntone Would Hear Me Scream by Wade Rouse,6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 6 — preschool story lime enjoys ‘‘mothers,” 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. May 7 - LEGO Club team competition. 1 to 3 p.m Tuesday. May 10 - toddler story time learns about butterflies, 10:30 to 11 a.m.. young chess tutoring class, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; open chess club. 6 to 8 p.m.; teens meet for a paper airplane challenge, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May II - Terrific Tweens are having a “School’s Almost Out Party," 4 to 5 p.m.; Friends of the Library meet, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. 7------- - BARRY COUNTY =^~^rT>ril Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7:00 pm Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads rn-emt Certified Financial Planning Thursday, May 12th Middle Villa Inn randy Teegardin, CFP? www.swmpats.org Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group <611 North M-37. Middleville Spacers: Jako Jolsoma & Nick Wake ; , _____ ’grjinli ■ proud. Tlte down side is I am graduating 19 super seniors, and they will be missed. “Our kids really gain from this program. They know it, too. They really appreciate the sponsors that helped make their team experi­ ence possible. Our sponsors made a difference in the lives of these Hastings kids, and most likely, through these kids, they made a differ­ ence for science in this state and the nation." Saxon science initiatives are sponsored by the Hastings Education • Enrichment Foundation, Youth Advisory Council, FlexFab Horizons International, Dobbin’s Towing. Tri-Chlor, Vintage Building Restorations and Dan Dimond Equipment. The slate tournament was the culmination of several weeks of competitions, both invitationals and qualifying regional contests, lhe 48 teams that made it to state were from an initial pool of about 500. said Buehler. Teams, consisting of no more than 15 stu­ dents from schools representing the entire state competed in 23 different events Pairs of students took w ritten tests or com pleted tasks specifically outlined in hands-on challenges. Events ranged in content from tra­ ditional science subjects such as physics, earth sciences, biology and chemistry* to spe­ cialized subjects, such as forensics, mechani­ cal writing, satellite imagery, engineering challenges, robotics and lhe physics of music. Students prepared ahead of lime for their events and then were put into testing and demonstration competitions for each of their specific events. The top six students in each event received medals and the individual event results were then combined to determine lhe best team performances, as well. ... 269-945-2401 PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES 150 w. Court St. HAS UNG’S. Ml 49058 Hastings MOOSE Lodge #628 All You Can Eat FISH FRY Saturday, May 7th • 5-7pm basement Waterproofing Licensed/Insutaj/Local Jv/fTURU lai I Scott 517*290-5556 \ Mother’s Day 877-44e.i548 gW* fp£EConsv<otion4fslima)es| 1----- so egress iWjMjJs/ Mold / . / •». < Breakfast Buffet Sunday, May 8th • 9-11 am �Paqe 6 - Thursday. May 5. 2011 - The Hastings Banner 4?. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. Steven V. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Worship Together... ...at thc church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Naxhutfe. Ml 4W7J Pasux Don Rock. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 am. A: 1030 am. Ixllouvhtp Time before the serv­ ice. NutM'ry. children's minirtry, youth group, .duh xnull group nnnittry. le.tdcnhip training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd . PO Box -*0S. (comer of Milo Rd. At S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roeer Clay pool. <517,204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. tu 11:30 am.. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer lime n .30 p ni. to 7:30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Res Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 A.m Morning Worship Sen ice 10.45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.tn ; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m Chnstas Fat Worship 6 pin. ITRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor. Paul Osborn. Minister ot Music; Josh Maurer. Youth Pastor Sunday Services: 9; 15 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 10 30 a.m Worship Service; 6 p m Evening Service. Jr. & Sr. High Groups. Wednesday, Family Night 0.30 pm. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer Call Church Office 94X-S004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox Sunday Worship 9.45 a.m . Sunday School II to 11:30 am. PI.EASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2(4)1 Lwcy Road, Dov-Eng. MI 49050. Pastor, Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m; Sunday School 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study i Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane. Hastings (or on the comer of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone; (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. wWM-hastincssdacom Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 xm.; wor­ ship senicc 10.50 a in. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer sen ice. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4di grade stu­ dents and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first xnd third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED .METHODIST CHURCH 31X5 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058 Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev Richard Alnne, Pxstor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 am.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine. Pastor. A mission of St. Ro%c Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. Stale Rd , Hartings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m Worship Service II xm. Sunday livening Service 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m Sunday School and Youth Group fix all age». Come and wor­ ship die Ia»rd With us? WOODGROVE BRET HREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair acccs-Mble and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 a m. Worship Time 10.30 am. Youth activities: call for information. ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd.. 2’miles south of Gun l-ike, Plainwell. Phone 269­ 664-4377. OrangesilleBaptist. org. Sunday • 9:45 mi. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes; 11 u.m. and 6 p m. Worship; 5:30 p in Junior and Senior High Word of Life Club*. Tuesday - 9 am. Men’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday - 6;3O p.m 4 yrs. old through 6ih grade Word of Life Clubs. 7 p.m. Prayer Together; 9 pm. Children's summer camp • call the church for information. June, July. August Sunday classes 9:45-10:45 xm. "Resolving Everyday Conflicts”. "Counsel From the Cross", and "The Peacemaker". July 11-15 • Vacation Bible School 9.30 xmNoon. Age 5 6th grade. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S M-37 Hwy . Dowling. Ml 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim berly A. Tallent. 9:30 am. TYaditional Worship Service; II a tn. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group. Wednes-dny 6:30 p.m.. Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters Friday 6'30 p.m.. CPRChrist's Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special cvnts or if you have a prayer req us:. call thc church office and see postings on WEB site; www.countrychapel. umc.org SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT . ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd tin Irving) Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. Thc church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrew matthias We arc part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with Thc United Episcopal Church of North America and use thc 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard M«x>re, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www.hopcurn.org. Church Fax No.: 269-8184)007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Behon. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship: Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m ; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), TUcs., Thurs. from 9-11:30 urn. 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (rne.il served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9;3O am • Women’s Bible Study ABUNDANT LIFE FEUX3WSHIP MINISTRIES Spirit-tilled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of /Xssyria Rd., Nash­ ville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise St Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Cluh for boys Ac girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. ’ Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For informa­ tion call 616-731-5194 or -517­ 852-1806 QUIMBY UNI TED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 915-9392. Sunday Worship 10 JO A.m ; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave . HaMinp. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 xin.; Worship 11 Wednesday Night Bible Study < pan. HASTINGS HI FORMED CHURCH "A Historic Rrfnmwd (.orununits." Sunday morning services begin al 10 xm Meeting at the Barn County Commission on Aging building. 320 W. Wood lawn Ave . Hastings. Pastor. Pdcj Adam< 616-690-8609 padamst-* juno.com. GRACE BRETHREN BIBI JCHURCH 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Pxstor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356 bjwl63.Visbcglobal. net. Sunday School 9;45 xtn.; Wonhip Sen ice 10:45 xm : Sun­ day Evening 6 p nt Wednesday 7 pm. HASHINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Plume (269) 945-9574. Office hours xre Monday-Thursday 9 am.-3 pm; Friday 9 am. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours 9:15 Coiitcmpor-ary Worship, 10:30 xm. Refreshments, il am. Traditional Worship. Sunday School for PrcK-2nd anJ 3rd-5lh and Nuncry Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship senices. The Soup Kitchen senxrs a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Eart Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes. Pastor, Myron Huebner. Music. Sunday Sen iocs; 10 am., Sunday School (all ages); II a.m. Warship Service; 6 p in. Evening Sen ice. 7 pan. Thunday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948­ 2673 for additional information. LIFEG ATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900 Website: www.ltfegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pxstor Daniel Graybill. Pxstnr Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 xm. for chil­ dren. youths and a variety of classcs fix adult.. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church. 4 yean through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6 30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group. 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 xnc Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 xm.. lunch at Wendy's. FIRST PRESBYnnUAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Ganison, Pastor. Sunday Sen Ires: 9 xm. Traditional Worship Service; 10 xm. Coffee Hour Ixllowship; 10 xtn. Sunday School for all ages; 11 am Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both serv­ ices Visit us online at www. fintchuichhartinys nrg and our web log for sennons at: httP7/hart: initsorcshvfrrian blog epnt Thursday - 6 30 p.m Choir Practice. Friday - 9 am Picklcball; 9 a.m. Golf Group meets; 10:30 NAPS Last Dayi Saturday - 10 am. Praise Team. Munday - 5 p.m. PkklebJl; 7 n m Knit Wits. Wednesday - 6:15 a m Men’s Bible Study • at Pennock 5 pm. Pickleball; 7;3O pm Mcn’\ Basketball ' dosley D'Pwmtr. Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Hmshngs 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Kim Devin Bloss A memorial for Kim will be held Saturday. May 14, 2011 front noon to 3 p.m. at Middle Villa Inn. Lunch will be served. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ’Third Sunday of Easter, May 8 Worship 8.00 &. 10:45; Sunday Schoo! 9:30, Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7;00 Women’s Al-Anon 7:00 239 E. North St, Hastings. 209-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http: 7ww w d i»cUYcr• crace pry this information on.worthtp trrvict h provided by The Hasting Banner, the 1‘hurchi't and these local businesses: ^5^4 HASTINGS. _ jay Anthony Laxton, age 43, of Hasting,. was received into the lov­ ing arms of Jesus. May 3, 2011. He was bom September 2, 1967 in Oneida. TN. the son of JA>. Fflyc (Ross) Laxton. Jay attended the Grand Rapids schools and Massilon Baptist College in Ohio. He was employe at Ryder Logistics in Lansing for thc p,-^ f|VC years. Jay's purpose in |jfe was to lead others to Christ. 1 le was a member of the First Baptist Church in Middlevi||e. Faith Baptist Church in Florida, Mountain Man Ministries and Bus Ministry in Alaska. He was also a youth pas­ tor at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Jay enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, trapping and firearms. He is survived by his wife. Mima Laxton; daughters. Belle, Stephannie, Eden, Atira and Mikaela; parents, Faye and Dave Clagett of Hastings’, sister, Angela Saindon and her hus­ band Daryl and children, David and Brandon Saindon, and Kara Proos of Middleville, Brian. Carrie. Bethany, and Kyle Saindon of Lansing, and Alana Saindon of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 7. 2011 ftpm 10:30 am. until noon at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. 5215 N. M-37 Hwy.. Middleville, Ml 49333. Funeral sen ices will follow thc visitation, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Frank Snyder officiating. Burial wdl follow thc funeral services at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contritions may be made to International Baptift* Church, cto First Baptist Church of Middles tile, 5215 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville, Ml 49333. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to lhe family. www.girrbachfuneralhoine.net. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DOWLING, M| . Gary j. Pierce died at home in Dowling, |m.. Sunday evening. 24 April, 2011. A memorial l0 ce|chn,ie Gary Pi«rcc‘s life is planned for Mon(la ". ,1V 9,2011 al 6 p.m. "> the sanctuary „f the "cW Community Fou„Jd . F,cility. 231 S. Broadway in Hasti„, . . Por those who wis'h n>ak< donauons m Gary s name to i|lc . ,„hlhou* on lhe Dr., Suite Center Inc.. 50o Cr. . ...... F p Hastings, Ml 4905g red L®ucr lf , Chapel. 1401 N. Broadway ln .. cS. ,, please share memory wit? family at 'vww.lauerfh.com. FL*" Vemor Duane Blough, age 74* on Florida passed away on April rnnn ' Ql ^omc a^Icr a struggle with COPD and a six month battle with cancer. He received care from his loving family and Hospice. Please call 727-796-1992 or view www.sylvanabbcy.com for more details. Dorothy Ann (Dot) Gole HASTINGS, Ml - Dorothy Ann (Dot). Gole, age 62, of Hastings, passed away May 3, 20i i at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom November 14. 1948 in Grand Haven, thc daughter of Nelson and Mary (Maciejewski) Bouwman Dot attended Grand Haven High School, graduating in 1966 She then went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in Special Education K-I2 and Homebound and Hospitalized from Eastern Michigan University, graduating in 1970. Dot was employed at Eastern-Orthopedic School of Grand Rapids from 1970-1973 and then Washtenaw Intermediate Schools from 1973-1976. Dot married Daniel R. Gole on November 17. 1972 in Grand Haven. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Catholic Daughters, St. Rose Parish Council. Pennock Hospital Guild. Hastings High School band boosters and Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. She served as PIO president and St. Rose festival chair­ person. Dot’s hobbies included sewing, trav­ eling and cooking. Her greatest joy was tak­ ing care of her family. Dot was preceded in death by her parents. Nelson and Mary Bouwman. She is survived by her husband of 38 years. Daniel R. Gole; children, Dr. Jason (Karen) Gole, Danielle (Jason) Bis. Michelle Gole. Dr. Philip (Colleen) Gole. Jessica Gole and fiance Nick Michniacki and Peter Gole; grandchildren. Aaron. Zachary. Carson, Benjamin, Juliana. Graham, and Nathan Gole; sister, Rose (Steve) Jamieson and chil­ dren, Andrew and Lisa Jamieson; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held. Friday. May 6, 2011. 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings, Father Alfred J. Russell cele­ brant. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Parish Restoration Fund, 805 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Ml 49058. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.glrrbachfuneralhome.net. Sidney M. Messina_____ [ BALDWIN. Ml - Sidney M. Messina, age 90, of Baldwin, passed aw ay April 25, 2011 at Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 23. 1920. the son of Joseph and Dana (Farr) Messina. He has lived at the Grand Oaks Nutsmg Center in Baldwin for the last several years. Sidney was preceded in death by his par­ ents and step-mother. Hazel Messina No funeral services arc being held, burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website lo leave a message or memory to thc family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS, MI - Steven V. Leary, age 59. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. April 27, 2011 at his Hastings home surrounded by his family. . Steve was bom in Hastings on November 23. 1951, the son of the late Robert and Barbara (Servin) Leary. He was raised in thc Hastings area and attended local schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1970. . He was the husband of JoLynn (Rummins) Leary. Steve and JoLynn began dating in high school and were married on April 10. 1971. The} spent their lives in the Hastings area where they raised their family together. Steve began his working career at Hastings Aluminum Products after graduating from high school, and later owned and operated Leary ’s Automotive for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Hastings Fire Department as a volunteer fire fighter for many, years. Most recently, Steve was employed at the Barry County Road Commission where he served for over 16 years before retiring in 2011. Steve loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and camping with his family. He also enjoyed working with wood; but spoiling his grandchildren was his favorite pastime. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of over 40 years. JoLynn; his sons, Steve (Kendra) Leary Jr.. Nathan (Ginger) Leary. Joshua (Sara) Leary, Zachariah (Erin) Leary; his daughter, Katie Leary-; his sisters, Sharon (Doug) Bancroft, Marie (Richard) Mason. Bobbi Sue (Ricky) Gilman; his brother, Paul Leary; aunL Betty Culbert; grandchildren Kallie and Tristan Leary, Alex Snider, and Sndec Kolehouse; and his mother-in-law, JoAnne Rummins. He was preceded in death by his older brother. Robert Ray Leary; parents, Robert and Barbara Leary':, and his best friend, John Sinclair A memorial service will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. May 20, 2011. with pastor /Xmy Luckey. The family will receive visitors on Friday, May 20, beginning at 4:30 p.m. until service time at thc Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Followed by a time of fellowship immediately following the memorial service at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Chloe's Wings of Hope at Hastings City Bank. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. GIVE A MEMORIAL THAT CAN GO ON FOREVER A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director formore information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Dx> Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5, 7011 — Page 7 Holly McManus named Little Miss Delton 2011 fnwn a r,cld of 15 candidates, rvj,’ McManus has won lhe Little Miss lotion crown far 2011. \1daughter of Jun and Jodie • ’ cManus is a third gr.ider at Delton Kellogg • cntcnlary School. For the talent portion of "^competition. Holly read a poem. ' inning the two spots on her court arc Anna Hassell and luuiren I ebcck. also third 5r‘?“ers 01 Delton Kellogg Elementary School. Anna is the daughter of Stu and • Ittrsha Basset, and her talent was gymnas­ tics. Lauren is lhe daughter of Brian and Katie Ixbeck, and her talent was singing. Tlte Little Miss Delton 2011 pageant was held April 21 in the Delton Kellogg Middle School. Bus year’s theme was "A day at Disney." Lach contestant prepared a speech to introduce herself to the judges arid answered the question "What is your favorite Disney character and w hy ?” , Die girls were very creative with only a few princesses being selected more than once, finch young lady also prepared a talent. The night s talents included poetry reading, danc­ ing. lots of singing, hula hooping, piano play­ ing , recorder playing and even ridine a Pogo stick. Being my first Little Miss Delton Pageant, 1 was amazed how- wonderful these girls were. There is .sure some great talent out there.” said Pageant Ccxvdinntor Becky Kahler. "What a great job they all did." Bic pageant was planned by Miss Delton 20 U and her court. They selected the theme and decorated the stage thc evening of thc pageant. They also collected the admission tec, w hich is put into their community sen ice fund and donated back to the area charity or service organization of their choice at the end ot their reign. Miss Delton and her court members also keep the contestants enter­ tained while they are not on stage and help them when they need it on stage. "It is a very busy evening but a lot of fun for everyone” said Kahler. I he w inners received a grown and sash and will participate with Miss Delton and her Living on a different clock Holly McManus (center) has been crowned Little Miss Delton 2011. Selected to serve on her court are Anna Bassett (left) and Lauren Lebeck. Court at some of the events throughout the year, such as parades and Hometown Christmas. The highlight of their year is reigning over the Delton Founders’ Festival August 12-13. They will be busy for two straight days, helping out with various events. All of lhe Little Miss Delton contest partic­ ipants received a goody hag and flowers for their hard work. Tlte Delton Founders’ Festival sponsored the Little Miss Delton Pageant. Delton Floral provided Howers for all the contestants and Katie and Christy’s MidLakes donated mono­ grammed T-shirts for the w inners. Marriage licenses Larry Allen Bloon'. Middleville and Shen I L.v line Deheer. Middleville. Jonathan Paul Chamberlain, Warsaw, IN and Sara Alcece Weisser. Warsaw. IN. Duane Lyle Clow. DehOn and Nancy Lee Dennis. Delton. Rolf Edward Depyper. Nashville and Amber Marie Kanar. Nashville. Jared James Ford, Hastings and Ashley Rae Dow ling. Hastings. Steven Richard Glenn. Jr., Wyoming and Andrea Joy Truer, Middleville. Trent William Gordenski, Nashville and Amanda Marie Morehouse. Delton. Zackary David Green, Saline and Jessica Marie. Mikolawjczyk. Dowling. Gordon Reine Keitel, Lake Odessa and Karen Marte Wisnewski. Lake Odessa. Randy Alien Phillips, Plainwell and Melissa Lee Phillips. Plainwell. Barry' Joe Rowe, Nashville and Terri Lynn Hall. Nivshnlle. . St. Rose celebrates First Communion Twenty-one children received their First Holy Communion al St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings May 1. Pictured (front row, from left) are Olivia Cappon, Ethan Cans, Jackson LaJoye, Valeria Arias, Mitchell Rafter. Alex Zimmerman, (second) Amelia Craven. Erik Zimmerman, Grace Green, Canton Pederson, Nate Flikkema, (third) Aaron Gole. Brennan Lutz, Gabe Flood, Gram Price, Eli Schantz, (fourth) Camden Tellkamp. Grace Snyder, Rigden Pederson. Lainey Janrfes. Paige Zellmer, Colin Tellkamp (back) Allyson Shinavier, Father Richard Altine and Jackie Tolles. The Mass was celebrated by Father Altine, assisted by Deacon James Mellen. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at St. Rose Parish School sang for the Massi under the direction of Steve Youngs. The church was decorated with banners made by te First Communicants and their families. Westfall-Johncock Robert and Evelyn Westfall of Hastings would like to announce lhc engagement of their daughter. Barbara Westfall to Jason Johncock. son of Dick Johncock and Shire Wilkins. A wedding date of July 16 20J, has k.cn set for the couple. Though looking tender and tropical, this fritillaria (left) photographed in Hastings Sunday, has lhe composition to withstand unseasonable cold temperatures and even the snow (right) that blanketed Barry County April 18, and bloom right along with the more traditional daffodils and tulips. by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters it’s obvious that miners focus on the highest concentration of gold or copper they can Find. And geologists, like me. are always on the lookout for unusually high concentrations of metals in veins and rocks. W’e go where the best stuff is. and make a living helping to bring it lo where it’s used in everything from the lead and zinc in your car battery lo gold crowns for your teeth. 1 know the geological perspective about resources pretty well. But recently I had the chance to think about how some very dif­ ferent actors approach the question of the raw materials ^^.uecd. ' .......... Our friends in the plant kingdom arc masters ot using some very low-concentra­ tion raw materials. They depend on the car­ bon dioxide in the air, which is present in thc atmosphere in only trace amounts. They get water from thin Films of moisture in the soil. And they absorb minerals that are pres­ ent in low concentrations near their roots, sending out rixit branches and root hairs to increase wh:\t they can take in. From the point of view of surviving with only scarce raw materials, plants arc impressive. They start with diffuse ingredi­ ents and out of them, they make good mate­ rials like carbohydrates, proteins and oils Thai’s quite a trick, one highlighted in my mind recently when 1 heard a lecture from biologist Roger Hangarter of Indiana University. And plants are actually impressive on several fronts. As we all know, many plants will orient their leaves toward the sun. If you don’t rotate the flowerpot on your windowsill, the plant in it will “tip over" and grow in the direction of lhe sunlight. And towering sun­ flowers orient their leaves toward the east in the morning, overhead at midday, and toward the west in thc evening. Many plants take advantage of nightfall to sweep their leaves back toward the east so they are ready for dawn. Not a bad trick for an organism that doesn t have a brain or a compass. Some plants, like beaus, drop their leaves at night, then raise them back up in lhe morn­ ing. Charles Darwin wondered why. He came up with the idea that frost-sensitive leaves could lose a lot of heat energy to the dark night sky if they were directly exposed lo il all night long. To test his idea, he propped up some bean leaves but let others droop down toward the Earth. Sure enough, those held up and exposed to the dark night sky (against their will, so to speak) were more likely to freeze. Beans also show* there’s a circadian rhythm in some plants. Just as your body senses the 24-hour rhythm of thc planet — al least il will if you don’t drink too much coffee — some plants have an internal clock. Beans drop their leaves roughly each 24 hours, even if you keep them in a dark closet for a few days41 , > 1 .<• \ Energy from 'sunlight is converted in leaves in chloroplasts, or what I’d call microscopic green blobs. But too much light for chloroplasts can be a negative thing. I was blown away watching video made by Professor Hangarter showing the green blobs move inside cells, depending on how much sunlight strikes a leaf. In strong light, the chloroplasts line up behind each other along lhe edge of a cell, making a bit of shade for one another. In low light, they spread out along the cell’s floor and ceiling, soaking up all the rays they can. In several different ways what Hangarter taught me is that plants move and adapt to events around them each day. But we humans don’t lend to think about their accomplishments because they move much more slowly than you and me. With time-lapse photos, it’s clear to even a rockhead like me that plants move all lhe lime. Their rhythms are slower than those of the animal kingdom, but they move nonetheless, both in terms of microscopic little blobs sliding within cells and large leaves and stems orienting themselves toward sunlight or away from the dark night sky. . I’ve got a new respect for the vegetation around me — an appropriate turn of events in lhe springtime. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. Follow her online at rockdoe.wsu.edu and on Twitter @RockDocWSU. This column is a sen ice of the College of Agricultural. Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. Ray L. Girrbach Owner Director Late bishop officiated at St. Rose School dedication Peonte in ,he Barry County area as welf as other places in th(? Diocese of Kalamazoo and beyond are mourning last Thursday’s death of the Most Rev pau| v Donovan (left), ret.red bishop of the diocese. He was the first to serve as bishop of lhe 7 rPen when it was established in 1971. During his tenure as bishop and even alter 110 pwernent. Donovan visited Barry County a number ol limes. One of those visits 1,S r -n'October 199? when he presided over the dedication and blessing of the reno^ was m exp3nsion of St. Rose of Lima School in Hastings In his remarks. Donovan va.!°? cChool a beautiful building and a “great accomplishment’ for lhe parish A Ca < Mass for Donovan was held Wednesday at St. Augustine Cathedral m funera photo by E|aine Qj|bertj Kalamazoo- u r • 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Trumble-Scuriock Mike and Ira'1iYunih|c and Kd|y Scurlock would likcjp Enounce the engage­ ment of their chiU^’L Laura I ec Trumble and Raven Dough1" beMock Laura is a 2005 Maple Valley iuate and is employed at JJoyWe Manor as an RN Raven is a 200 7 Maple |ey graduatc and is employed at S|»-,rGin MotOrs * I hey will lx- married on JUne 4 2011 in the presence ot family ;,nd friends. » 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services ' •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-anangemenl Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneialhome.net �Paqe 8 - Thursday. Mny 5 P011 - The Hartings Banner ROTARY TOP 10, continued from H . .,r v.Mith in Governnwn • t year; two yean, ol Youth in v-— student accomplishments are so great. If you have thc years .nBPA;«-f..n^ ^.rvirl...,s pnrMopportunity to <cc and talk to these young council: .«■> >’«ar> ,,II vv.,ini of Science men and women. out m our community, dent senior,ear: and please tell them how proud you are of them. mechanical drawing’’ We have outstanding students in Hastings Olympiad: One of * ^ eompetition. with High School. and our entire school system, placed fourth in the MH I-’* ‘ and wc need to celebrate them. Parents. several state ‘luab^c for Bosnia included ple.i<c cherish this time Enjoy every minute churt.h Community aUiut*s of it. because lime goes by last. four years of vacatio. B.nlission "These students have been selected by youth group; f<*r >e‘ bing at basketball Hastings High School staff. They have been trips; three years of for J ife. selected on scholarship, use of their talent, camp; and three yea Randv* and Kelly school and community sen ice.” K»>l» University <o Jared Bosma. son of Mike and Kim Vogel, flans ;o»'>-X p„.D She Bosnia, intends to major in business finance X^tin at the University of Michigan. He said he is proud to have develojied lifelong friendships, a strong work ethic and leadership skills through sports, schools and church that will . .. included two provide me with lhe keys to success not only- fin.lfor Has'.ni-'VOgC NHS ?o r' e rs of student council; in college buy in his future career. years of NliS. four) of Bosnia’s school activities included four years of basketball, three years as captain; four years of soccer, captain sophomore y ear; Business Professionals of America (BPA) two years, four years of student council; three years of Science Olympiad: and two years of Jon all-conference, all-county for three y ears, National Honor Society* (NHS). Among awards, Bosma received two team MVP for two years and team captain f Academic Awards: AMC 10 winner, earning lhe highest American Mathematics Contest Ih VogelT awards and honors include (AMC) math test score during his sophomore Daughters of the American Revolution Good year; AMC 12 winner, earning lhe highest Citizen Award, homecoming court, perfect AMC math test score during his senior year. attendance for three years and Family Fare Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) competition Athlete of the Week. Community activities include Barry award, taking third place at state level for a Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory computer-aided drawing of an airplane Council for four years; Barry County Youin engine; Exchange Club Student ot lhe Monih; Leadership Summit Attendee; Hugh O'Brian Michigan Math Prize Competition; AcademicYouth Leadership Seminar Attendee; Pennock Top 16; and Rotary Honors Student 2011. Hospital junior volunteer tor two years; and Community activities for Bosma included four years of vacation Bible school; church FaR Out Volleyball Club I8’s National Team youth group; four years of church mission for two years. trips; three years of teaching at basketball Alaina Case, daughter of Brian and camp; and three y ears of Relay for Life. Kevin Bosma, son of Mike and Kim Michelle Case, plans to attend Spring Arbor Bosma. plans to attend the University ot University and pursue a major in exercise sciMichigan and study business. He said he has ence/pre-physica! therapy. She said she is fond memories and lessons learned from high proud to have been part of the cross country­ school athletics and has developed many­ team for four years because she learned about meaningful relationships. Bosma is most hard work and found a lifelong hobby . Case’s school activities include four years proud of being ranked first in his high school of cross country, being captain two years, all­ class. Bosnia’s school activities included lour county two years and MVP her junior year; years of soccer and earning all-district, all­ three years of soccer; float building; powder county and all-conference honors; four years puff football; the musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie’; of basketball, serving as captain his senior Belle Nolte singing group for four years; four by Elaine Garlock Remember your mother on Sunday, Mother’s Day’ The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will host a Mother­ Daughter meal May 11 at 6 p.m. Thursday. May 12, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet. Patricia Raimer of Saranac will be the speaker. She was one of the kayakers who made the “once in 10 years” expedition on thc Grand River from Rives Junction to Grand Haven, doing all her own paddling. She will bring pictures from that event during which her kayak overturned and she lost her camera. She and her late hus­ band had made the trip in 2002. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, May 14, and will have a speaker. Thursday of next week. Central United Methodist Church will host a Super Thursday supper, open lo any and all who would like a hot meal and a chance to eat with others. There is no charge, but an offering will be accepted. This is being started as a service to the community. On Friday, the Unite Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church will host their fourth annual follies with a meal first, featuring chicken and biscuits and other good food for a nice dinner, followed by a musical group of ladies. On Saturday, the Lakewood Lions Club will hold its annual chicken barbecue with the birds being prepared by High’s Barbecue Service of Indiana. Highs do their chicken halves to perfection with good bastings. The club comes up with the beans, potato salad, dessert and rolls to complete the meal. Diners who prefer to eat on site should use the drive between lhe pavilion and thc village parage. Those who come to get take-out meals arcadvised to use Jordan luikc Avenue beside the village waterworks building and then exit on Virginia Street. Thc Lions have a very effi­ cient operation from long-standing practice. Saturday’s Festival of Tables held at St. Edward Family Center again was well attend­ ed. Thc tables were beautiful. Those attending spent the first hour going from table to table with program in hand to read description of the hostess’ artistry. Again there were dishes of every variety, including one set featuring ladybugs. Many tables were set with elegant pieces. Members of lhe high school honor society did the serving. Following the meal was a presentation by Dr. Lola Haller and librarian Connie Teachworth about the pro­ posed building project. Pledge cards were distributed. Tickets had been sold for a raffle. Prizes were for groceries, gasoline and cash. The theme for the day was A Royal Event, so some tables were decorated in keeping with a wedding since this was the day following the royal wedding of Prince William and Kale Middleton. The Depot Complex was a busy place for three days with a rummage sale Friday and Saturday and lhe mid-Michigan Tri-Rivers Museum tour Saturday and Sunday. Visitors came from Sheridan. Caledonia, Grand Rapids and places in between. Several were making a day by visiting many museums. A few looked over lhe merchandise from the rummage sale. One lady said she felt like Minnie Pearl with a tiny price tag dangling from her spring hat. Many were impressed b> the Prisoner of War exhibit. Among former residents who came to visit were Tim Miner who graduated in I960 and Becky Karas Goodspeed of Grand Rapids, who attended school here 1956 to 1965. ’ The next major event at the complex will be lhe May meeting, the military tribute on the last weekend of May with open house fol­ lowing on Saturday, Sunday and Monday Nominations have been made for Veteran of the Year. Uli and Elizabeth Baecker of Milwaukee were Easier visitors of Liz’s mother and other relatives of thc Erickson and VanLaanen fam ily. 1 Community acI'v,lie\'ntll)“p. Thomapp’6 Athlete; Academic Letter, first place, poetry D |W0 years division 2009 ’’Write-Away’’ contest; second city improvements a Players musicals f< ,..|S Varsity Singers l’,ncc‘ '•hurt story division 2010 “Writeior honor gu”^hiP of Christ i”" jazz festival: three years HHtours ''ay contest; competitive music scholar- Jazz Night; and three years of r i.e • ’ and two yvan* <>f NHS. nuning I y ’ P Jrnrn ,,)c Thomapple Arts Council in MOTth AwaMe,!,h« Ki'«'O's Sludent of the X)8 and 2009; and the violin scholarship for local elementary schools of lhe Month t0^,,"lar A,hle,e: an‘ S,'1<lem .nc.ker Father Richard recipient Michigan Alliance for Gifted homes. In closing, guest speaj chun;h. Education 2009. indu<lc You,h s Her community activities include Youth Altine. of St. Rose of Lima l S udv I nsii. ':rida>' Morn,ng Bibl' addressed Rotarians, s Altine"Y ou visory Council; student volunteer al the Study Hasting h . library volunteer; “You are no longer kids, saion Xlrchurch prcschooi community recreation center: church youth group; volunteer class instructor at vacation are young adults now. evening news Jennifer 1 .1Michawana counselor;. He referenced the' sealS had iblc school; Crop Walk; volunteer tutor for i ' T Ol daughter of Joe and Pan, ™± e a c n ’Cd Calvin College and in>t grade reading; community violinist at announcement that u-5, Oucada leader slain Osama bin Wen the al Queaa^ ( several venues; Blue Lake International pursue career ,n c(|ucation. She said who had orchestrated thc Sept. • r u CStra ‘ St Cecilia Philhannonic r» shc * prJ,u‘l of the many lifelong rela­ rchestra; and church mission trips. rorist attacks. . t njght, tionships . he dcvc|Opcd as her faith grew and ••That really h.t h0"’c|XXe » tunion “,a**e VanDenack, daughter of Martin she remained inv0Q witb athletics, aca­ iorS -you an । antI Jane VanDenack, plans to when I got the phone call tel demics and niusie the television. ” Altine told . when attend Oakland University, majoring in biolo ­ LaJoye s school activities include four years were probably about in second grade w^ of cross country-, wj|h hv0 ycars lts captajn. gy, and plans io become a veterinarian or botamst/alternative energy. She said she this world took a major turn\ wor|d lo a four yean, of tennis; four years of school musi­ went from a sort ot carefree, h. PP> wants to make an impact on the world by cals; lour years lft m band, symphonic world where we are always just a Irttfccon, doing something she loves. band and steel dr^ NHS two yean; VanDenack said she is proud of her group cemed about security, a hit e four years in Key Qub lw0 as vice president; cban<icd of friends and the growth they have made as about who and what and w two years as sectiOn |cajcr in the dnimline; Christians. instead of just enjoying life. It is chan^ • two years as section leader Varsity Choir; chair Her school activities include four years on world. For you young people, f uJ of Snowball committee; Camogie Hall the swim team, MVP for four years, slate you arc going lo change it again, Performance; and Belle Nolte Chorale. competition two years; two school musicals; •long in thc tooth’ recognize the chan Awards include NationaI FF/\ Band and choir for four years; Varsity Singers two will go through. Where are you youn - people National FFA Chorus for three years; All­ years, sectional leader and varsity letter; two going to take us next? In the world of com State Honors OrcheMra. Outstanding Soloist years Science Olympiad, placing eighth in munication and interaction. I,. at Heritage Festivals Chicago; Regional state in herpetology; two years of track, plac­ talk today about friendships and relations^psMusical Theatre Excellence Award; Exchange ing third in regional mile relay; FFA and vet­ And, I fear wc may lose that sort of thing, due Club Youth of the Month; Academic Letter erinary science; manager/assistant coach boys to technology, where we sit in front o ou and pin; and Scholar Athlete. swim team; and four years dance team, assis­ computers. . . « » LaJoye s community activities include tant dance captain. “Maintain involvement in the local com­ being a tutor tor high school students; prepar­ Community activities include church youth munity groups,” he told them. It is so ,rnP°^ ing aid-based meals fOr underprivileged chil­ group; Trilanders athletic group; and regular­ tant to remember where you are grounded, dren; church mission trips for four years; ly donates blood at Pennock Hospital blood grounded in your hometown, grounded in Community (. hildrtn's Theater assistant for drives. your spirituality. 4 . three years; church vacation Bible school vol­ Jordan Swinkunas, son of Fred and “You truly are thc next generation, moving unteer for four years; four years as jazz festi­ Cheryl Swinkunas, plans to study music at us forward/And. so far, I am pleased with val performer; Bible studies leader for two Grand Rapids Community College for two what I hear and see. It is not about what you years; praise team leader; four years of St. years and transfer into the WMU music edu­ have been, but what you arc going to be. How Cecilia Youth Philharmonic Orchestra; cation program. Swinkunas’ most memorable you take your work ethic, your life ethic, and Interlochen Fine Arts Camp; WMU Seminar high school moment was being able to per­ go forth. Hopefully, you will come back and Music Camp; and Calvin College Knollcrest form on a Broadway stage and receiving lhe help the Hastings community, or whatever Music Camp. Excellence Award for best leading actor. As a community you land in. It’s up to all of us, but result, Swinkunas was able to participate in especially you young men and women for the Veronica Hayden, daughter of Janies and the 2010 Jimmy Awards performance in New next 30,40. 50 years as you continue to work Karla Hayden, plans to attend Kalamazoo York City. on thc Kingdom of God, a kingdom where all Valley Community College to study account­ His school activities include four years will have rights and abilities. Let yourself ing and play basketball. Hayden is most proud marching band, section leader two years and enjoy whatever life brings you. Worry about of placing seventh in payroll accounting at the drum major senior year; four years choir; being right with your God and right with your National Leadership Conference for Business eight HHS theater performances; Key Club; family. Wc take care of one another, our Professionals of America three years regional honors choir: two years neighbor, the person down the street. People Hayden’s school activities include four Michigan Youth Arts Festival All-State Choir; need to take care of people. years of varsity vollcjball, one year ns cap­ and three years state honors choir. “You have been given a great start, but it is • tain; four years of soccer, three years all-dis­ Awards received by Swinkunas include the just the beginning. Now* is thc time. You arc trict. three years captain. MVP; four years of 2010 Maestro Award. Chicago Heritage Music the people. Show us. lead us and help us to varsity basketball, three years all-county, Festival: best supporting actor and best leading continue to be proud Americans, proud to be three years captain, hqoorable mention all­ actor Excellence Awards for high school the­ people of God, poud to be co-workers for the conference, MVP, alljoknferencc; four years ater; and 2010 Outstanding Achievement dignity and rights of all people.” Key Club, two years (Resident; Pride Club Award at FJM Drum Major Clinic. for four years; three ycirs of student council; three years BPA, two years as president; two years Interact Club; two years National Honors Society; two years Yeti; and junior honor guard. Awards received by Hayden include Academic Varsity Leiter three years; Student of the Month three limes; Exchange Club Student of the Month; homecoming court; flooding. by Sandra Ponsctto and Academic Top 10. Staff Writer “We try* to. on a regular basis, inspect cul­ Hayden’s community activities include Barry County Drain Commissioner Rus verts, especially road crossings,” said Yarger. four years of Barry County Relay for Life; Yarger presented his annual report to thc “The dead elms just got done falling in the two years of Youth Leadership Summit; Barry Barry County Board of Commissioners dur­ drains and now- thc ash are going to fall in the County Youth Quest Leadership Camp; four ing its regular meeting Tuesday morning. drains. We w ork with lhe road commission on years as volunteer for YMC/\ youth volley­ Yarger said lhe commission oversees 243 several of them that cross the roads, because ball, basketball and soccer camps; helping miles of drains in lhe county, 63 of which arc it will help with flooding where the water with backpack meals. tiled drains; 81 open ditches: a total of 196 goes over the road once in a while.” Tauri Schils, daughter of Don and Julie drains: 10 dams, seven being small dams and In other business, the board: Schils, plans to attend Grand Valley Slate three large, high-risk dams that hold back • Approved the appointment of Douglas University to pursue a degree in kinesiology more than seven feel of water, and a lake Hartough to serve on the central dispatch or elementary* education. She said she is most level pump al Pine Lake. In addition, Yarger board, citizen-at-large position for a four-year proud of improving people’s lives through serves on the Jordan Lake Board and thc term that began Jan. 1 and expires in Dec. 31, student council activities. county lake board. 2014. Schils’ school activities include student He reported that last year, two homes were • Approved a Resolution to accept the 2011 council vice president for four years; year­ elevated with money from a FEMA grant. county equalization values as presented by book photography manager, yeartxwk editor; “it started back in 2007 .... we started out County Equalization Director Karen two years Key Club; volleyball; four years with 11 homes that were eligible, and we Scarbrough and recommended by the comsoccer; four years of basketball; and home­ ended up doing tw o,” he said. mittee-of-the-whole. coming court. Yarger said lhe drain commission also com­ • Heard a report from Barry County Community activities include fifth grade pleted 35 maintenance projects during 2010. Administrator Michael Brown that the coun­ camp counselor; Relay for Life; officiating “In my opinion, we were lucky enough that ty’s audit is scheduled to be presented at the youth basketball games; Future Saxon all but one of those jobs was performed by board’s next meeting, slated for 9 a.m. Fundraiser, and youth girls basketball camp contractors from within Barry* County, and Tuesday. May 10. He said he hoped to have coach. thc one that was out was from Lake Odessa, the audit in commissioners’ hands later this Patricia Garber, daughter of Colleen and so that wasn’t too far away.” week or early next week to give them an Matthew Garber, plans to attend Michigan He said fall taxes, totaling $233,096 were opportunity to review it before their next State University and major in liberal arts. She collected in December and have been placed meeting. hopes to study abroad to expand her horizons in thc revolving fund. • Heard from Ross Brown during the pub­ and continue playing the violin. Garber is “When you look at what has been paid out lic comment portion of the meeting. Brown most proud of traveling t0 Europe with Blue of the revolving fund since lhe first of the said he objected to how time of sale transfer Lake’s International Orchestra. She practiced year, we have drawn out $226,563, which (POST) program is being administered by lhe two years for the performances in France and will be assessed in this coming December’s Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Germany. taxes and relumed lo the resolving fund.” Commissioner Dan Parker, who serves on the Garber’s school activities ine|ude <wo Yarger said his new- deputy drain commis­ health department board, said they are dis years NHS; two years of stuJetit council as sioner, Tammy Berdecia, is doing a fine job cussing TOST and a public information ses­ alderman; four years HHS Dance Team, and he is happy with her performance. sion about the program may be scheduled in cofounder and chorcoerapher; iwo “She has taken us from the old system of the near future. Varsity Singers; four y.L Key Club: junior paper ledgers to lhe computer age,” said • Heard a report from Chairman Craig honor guard; four ycar5 varsity swim team, Yarger. Stolsonburg. who thanked member of the He told lhe county board that there have county s reapponionment committee for their one year as captain, all-county: 1"° sPnng been some problems with beavers and time and diligence and announced that lhe mustcals; and Youth in Government, co­ authoring a bill. muskrats building dams and causing prob­ household hazardous waste collection will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14. at t£ lems w ith the drains. “There was like 14 inches of water on Barry Expo Center. Jordan Road; they had the culvert plugged,” • Heard from Commissioner Jeff said Yarger. “If we can get someone locally, r«Xw* D .:hrsnid ,hc which since I have been here we’ve been suc­ Kt source Development Council cessful doing .... every year we get a license J. 150.01.0 i„ teder:.! funding lo trap year-round for muskrats and beaver unfunded. However, he said that does not that are damaging our drains, and so they can mean the group is folding. VanNortwick said work under that permit. We’ve been pretty they are tonvard-hinng an executive direXr lucky here, lately; there arc some young guys and are moving on. erector that like to trap.” • Heard comments from resident Keith Commissioner Ben Geiger asked if the drain commission routinely performed cul­ vert inspections and maintenance to prevent of county commissioners. 1 AriinsHT^ Club; two years of Students ARj|jn I*ci*iOn (SADD) Club’ -»in 1 Ju 1ven' Against Tobacco Use; tw0 Drain commissioner keeps work local; battles rodents ______________________rMSiga&yrfas See us for color copies, one-hour^topi^^ business cards, invitations and all your printino need’s J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits •--------- -------------------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ;. �2J w t by « -,1-lVi pOh ‘V"// Writ, S< l’° ^“’Ov [' . i "’'nty n°'>r<l <>f <-o,n 11uiPnin,o,,'l> V,'„ “ committec uf"' "Mi Cd,'’^'>"nne„d board aPy.unding lcvc|. ? ^Wishing the or ,he "x> Iax 1 ' .n-e Chair TURNING / BflGK THE L <> WbilC &Bccke" ;'"'iI'O"« PLC "nl1 ’SXcr 2'and Post-Civil War elections held more excitement EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Democratk-People’s-llnion Silver Party. D*jr Sir. Al Cki'n-uiri rf yi*ir Cevtry G«vc<.sv I drf.rf K> crmfrocuitrr )<M a*J a" frvtndv cf Amorrery. m truxfof mu. u.-x^ f** prtunl v-evy fsvembif tsx’liX'k far uterrn in iVi rxwery oi ihf terming tkcr.iv* X» JjuiiVix Auir lf/ft W nt.’< p' <Nr \COUNTY CL,--------------- in„ be.............. ---------- CONVENTION held I Srr.e~.brr Z‘.. /S9S Alli.’ ft nz <-r 7/i ftrl.’ I u tuiet that that! mip.'e the e.mI fairer cf ALL thf prcple. V J CO WAND 'i lhe iq*rnafe if every veeer-No bt!.rv-i iA a Initially* * J P°l’cy proposed main­ taining the pr I ‘ ‘‘mount, including accu­ mulated inve. cantings, on April I of each year h cs> than 1.7 times thc -rolling” annua* average of the total real property Unk*d delinquent to the county trcasultr unttg the immediately pre­ ceding j^ar5‘ Anything over that amount could * Used to cover "one-time non-rcoccurring capital expenditures or improvements, । approved by a two-thirds vote of the board. Herting* Mkh. dr-ble ra.'Oard cf money, eq-a!ifuot.jn honeU cr*-7vr..-4z>. To <L> thit, to nmv&e a trcXet Mtufaeurf to ell ir it r.e\tttary that -e hi-r a fait and rrprrimiaive tvimiM Your Ccuntf Committee ws.7 therffare deem it 4 perto-a!fa. or ifyou -til net ertbr or:nd the rsbna »n you' fc=wn»Vui b-t urge every veter tn lhe pi<ry lo tio w aid tefea gcuxi nm to ai;r*d uie Ccuvy Ccmevhi. K.-m-ai /. fanii. .vr can.i.da:r far con­ geeti. it npe. trd to be pretent o the evrtven- M.L. Cook in 1941 wrote about the more exciting days of elections. Back then political campaigns were consid­ ered both local information and entertain­ ment. The party, affiliations meant every thing. Here is his stbry: "It had seemed to the writer (M. L. Cook) that his readers, particularly the younger ones, might be interested in the changes which have Taken place in carrying on politi­ cal campaigns. "People now consider such campaigns as quite strenuous. 1 wonder what they would have thought of such contest as occurred in lhe years immediately following the Civil War? Or the contest os er lhe greenback ques­ tion in the late 1870s or over lhe Bryan free silver issue in 1896? They would have lo admit that political contests now are verytame in comparison with those of the earlier days. "My father was an ardent Republican and was thc chairman of the Republican County­ Committee in die campaign of 1868. While I was but 10 years old, I can recall some local features of that struggle. I remember lhe feel­ ing created by il was intense and very bitter. "Father was a devoted reader of the old Detroit Daily Tribune which was strongly Republican. It was later combined with the Detroit Post, also Republican, and issued as the Post Tribune. "The Detroit Fnee Press was the aggressive state organ of lhe Democratic party, quite a contrast to its present opposition to that party. "What those papers said in criticism of each otlier and of the opposition parly was a plenty. In this county, as in others, Republican and Democratic leaders, while they kept on speaking terms, roundly and sharply criti­ cized each others’ politics and political meth­ ods. However, after the voters were counted and the results declared, they graduallydropped their aloofness and became friendly again - until the next campaign, when the dis­ trust and bitterness were revived. "1 can recall lhe big political ’mass meet­ ings’ of that period, where speakers expressed freely their unfriendly,often bitter feelings toward the opposite party and viewed with alarm its platforms and performances. "A speaker who indulged in such abuse of the opposition party and its candidates would now (1941) be regarded with disfavor by the majority of members of his own party. People now recognize that opposing jiolilical views can be held sincerely. "I recall the big Republican rally in Hastings in the Grant and Seymour campaign of 1868. It was preceded by a long parade of two- and four-horse teams drawing decorated wagons, thc occupants of which carried flags and bannets galore. Mo*l of the steamers in that parade mentioned thc Democratic presi­ dential candidate and party in language that could not be construed as complimentary. "I remember that Woodland was given the honor of having the largest number ol rigs in drat procession, with the most attractive dec­ orations and appropriate banners. •’We are missim? a lot of fun - also colds these day> because wc no longer indulge in torchlight processions in campaign years. Nor do we wear fall stiff campaign hats of the ear­ funds could be spent However, the policy still stipulates that the expenditure of funds must be approved by a two-thirds vote and may not be used for annual recurring operating expenses, such as wages, benefits, utilities, insurance and other similar costs. Tlte proposed policy would also be formally reviewed every three years and could be amended only by a two-thirds vote of the board. At lhe request of "Commissioner Ben Geiger, thc committee agreed the fund would now be referred to as thc 100 Percent Tax Payment Fund. Geiger said there has been confusion in the community because the fund has been known by several other names such as: lax Revolving Fund, Umbrella Tax Fund, or Delinquent Revolving Tax Fund. The fund was established in the 1970s to allow the county treasurer to make a one-time distribution to all taxing units in the county (schools, townships, municipalities, etc.) equal to the total of delinquent property taxes. 1 he county then collects the delinquent taxes, plus interest. From the late 1970s through 2005, the county issued short-term notes every spring to cover die umbrella fund for the preceding year’s delinquent taxes. By 2006, the county had accumulated interest on delinquent taxes in its fund to thc point that it no longer needed lo borrow each spring. Benefits of the 100 Percent Tax Payment bund include distribution to local taxing units 10 days after the March settlement is com­ plete, avoiding the increased administrative burden that would be imposed on the county by the general Property Tax Act to distribute delinquent real property taxes to local taxing units on a monthly basis as collected, avoid­ ing thc annual expense of issuing short-term notes to fund each year’s delinquent taxes, favorable view by rating agencies when assessing the county’s financial strength and creditworthiness and assigning a credit rating to the county, and. a strong credit rating enabling to county to borrow money and issue bonds at better interest rates In ofher business, the committee: • /Xpproved a motion to recommend a reso­ lution presented by Ginger Hcntz to support National Bike to Work Week, May 16 to 20. • Approved a motion recommending the board approve a resolution honoring Kathy Holman who is retiring after 31 years of serv­ ice to the county, including serving as the administrator for 56-1 District Court and assuming administrative responsibility for the circuit court and the adult drug court and office of community corrections. • Approved a motion to recommend approval of the 2012 budget calendar, which concludes in October with a public hearing and adoption of the 2012 budget. • Approved a motion to recommend renew­ al of lhe annual cost allocation plan contract plan with Maximus Consulting Services Inc. to develop and prepare lhe central services cost allocation plan based on the 2010 yearend financial data. • Heard a presentation from Warren Wheeler on behalf of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board, regarding proposed rules and regulations for Barry County public parks, except for Chariton Park. No action was taken by the committee. • Heard comments and a request from Commissioner Don Nevins regarding the need for a program to remove dead deer from county roads since they can be considered a health and safety hazard. Ralph Moody to receive Hastings aid-Tit. /ki.-.r» crJ «.« r^ten the ftrirl miv.ttem’Kt -ill be L>-JW u-ier dr- nnaUMi ATTEND THE CONVENTION EVEN IF YOU AKE NOTA DELEGATE. H«.a 13 -in.1 A copy of a letter with Silver Party letterhead, date 1897, written to Thomas Stebbins. lier period. ranicnu’duse,he At the nNlJcsl the commissioners, the word “capital "*»*» removed from lhe policy which withdrew tvstridions on how the surplus DARBY COUNTY. ’•M.EAm.Quunjuv F- C PANCOAST. SfvrKwr, Tho Hast-ngs Banner - Thursday, May 5. 2011 — Page 9 Coin «ttee recommends approval of 100 Percent Tax Payment Fund policy fl look Back at stories and columns / on localhlstoru d PAGES . "There was something quite attractive about a torchlight procession. I was not a voter in 1872 or 1876, but I remember carry­ ing a torch in Republican processions in both years. "I think Thy brother, (William) still (in 1941) preserves his ‘Blaine* high hat. I'also had one and both of us wore them during the Blaine-Cleveland campaign of 1884. Can you feature anyone doing that now? "Thc reaction from the the Civil War brought lower prices for farm products in this county. An era of overextension of credits and reckless speculation followed that war and resulted in thc sharp panic of 1873, which pinched everybody. "Under such circumstances, Mr. Everybody searched for the cause. large number believed they had found the villain Wall Street and Wall Street’s alleged control of money which in their opinion, caused the low prices and the panic. "This view resulted in an agitation for money in circulation. That was the easy and correct remedy, they insisted. When more money is needed, they argued that the gov­ ernment printing presses at Washington should be started and print scads of green­ backs and put them in circulation. "So the Greenback party was organized, and it polled a large number of voters in Michigan and a few western slates in 1878. “The Greenbacks state ticket carried Barry County. 1 shall never forget that campaign. From one to a half dozen speeches were made in nearly every schoolhouse then in this coun­ ty and there were many more then than now (in 1940). There were 60 Republican meet­ ings the last week of that campaign All meet­ ings were well attended and everybody lis­ tened intently. There were many big rallies in thc villages and in this city. Campaign litera­ ture by lhe thousands was mailed to the vot­ ers and was ready by them. Careful polls were taken in each school district; personal visits were paid to doubtful voters. “It was not difficult to know where voters stood on the free silver issue. They were emphatically for it, or strongly against it. Voters did not hesitate to express themselves so it was easy to make a canvass. “'file Republican poll of the voters of Barry County, complied a few days before lhe election, showed a Republican majority of 11 ess that, lhe majority actually received by •hat party on elccnon day. As a result of the iniensive educational campaign involving day and mght work f„r the chainnan and other memlx-rs ol the county committee, Barry' County, which Bryan would have ear­ ned by a large majority in June 1896 gavc MeKmley a majorny of 143 in November Die greenback agnation of the previous decade made n easy f„, a huge number of voter, to accept lhe Bryan theory of this country S needs, whteh he said was d cheaper money.' lhe prosperity enjovul bv lhe people of lhe Uniled Stales afienhe cold standard was adopted ended the X a double standard at 16 to J. n or "The tremendous increases in gold uroduc lion in South Africa. Russi;? and to h Americas no doubt made cast ik,. • . nance of the single gold standard. nhun c Distinguished Alumnus Award The Board of Directors of the Hastings High School Alumni Association w ill present its 2011 Distinguished Alumnus of thc Year Award to Ralph A. Moody, a graduate of thc class of 1951. Motxly is a tireless advocate for organ donations as part of the Jackson Transplant Support Group. He is an organ donation recipient himself, receiving a heart transplant at thc Cleveland f/mic in 1995. He and his wife. Virgin'u,host Gift of Life parties al their home for orgiirecipients'and donor families. He continues (donate his time to many other community programs and individuals. Moody grew up id the Lacey area and is now retired from Post Cereals and lives in the Battle Creek areawith his wife. He served his country as a corporal in the U. S. Army and in the Military' Police. Hu also worked his 182acre farm where he raised beef cattle. Moody will receive the award at the 124th Hastings High School Alumni Banquet, and will speak during lhe program. Saturday, June 4 at fhe Hastings High School cafeteria. The event begins with a punch bowl at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30p.m„ followed by the pro­ gram. 'Hie banquet is for all who attended Hastings High School and their guests and this y ear recognizes the 40th. 45th, 55th, 60th, 65th. 70th, and 75th anniversary years and w ill honor the 50th anniversary class of 1961. The deadline for purchasing tickets for lhe banquet is Friday, May 20. Tickets are $13 each and may be purchased al Bosley Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings or by contacting Jack Smith, 269-945-4939 or Donna Brown ot 269-948-2790. Limited tick­ ets will be available at thc door thc evening of the banquet nt SI5 each. Activities the day of the banquet (Saturday, June 4) include an 1J a.m. tour of thc “old" high school, which is now the current middle school. Those planning lo participate can meet at the office entrance al 232 West Grand St. A tour of the Community Education and Recreational Center will be at 1:30 p.m. Those planning to participate are to meet at the high school library entrance al 520 W. South St. Tickets are not needed for lhe lours. "Hastings High Alumni Board members are hopeful for a good turnout al the banquet this year," • President Donna Brown said. "This alumni event may be one of the oldest in lhe State of Michigan. Thc dedicated and faithful organizers want lo preserve this tradi­ tion. We are always looking for alumni to serve on the board. We also look for alumni who are class representatives from their respective anniversary classes who could help us plan lhe banquet, by contacting their class­ mates to attend. Next year’s preparations begin when we meet in September." The Hastings High School Alumni Association also presents three scholarships annually from the Dana Burgess Scholarship Fund through the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Two scholarships are given to Hastings High School graduating seniors who will be studying in the field of business and a third is given to a Hastings High School alumnus who is attending Kellogg Community College. For further information about the banquet and the Hastings High School Alumni Association, please contact Board President Donna Brown at 269-948-2790 Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Lifetime income: A great Mother’s Day gift Mother’s Day w ill S(X)n |iere if you’re a mother, you wi|| (|1OpCfu|[y) receive thoughtful cards and gjfls Bul tliere-s one present you may eventually- want to gh<? yourself, and it’s a gift thal |nHy docs kcep on giving: a strategy for your retirement. 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Al the very least, contribute enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. (In 2011, youemput in up to SI 6.500. or $22,000 if you’re 50 or older.) Your earnings have the opportunity to grow tax-deferred and you have a range of investment options, so your 4()l(k) or other retirement plan can be an effective. Ilexiblc way to put money away lor the future. , • Invesf in an annuity. If you ve reached lhe contribution limits of your IRA and 401(k), vou may want to consider purchasing an annuity, which can be structured to provide you with regular payments tor the rest of your life. And this lifetime income source is espe­ cially important lo women, who. at age 65, can expect to live, on average, almost 20 more yean, compaied to slightly over 17 tor men of the same age, according to (he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a mother, you willingly spend a great deal ot lime and effort on your children. 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May 5. 2011 - The Hastings Banner legalnotices N^rr PUR,SUaNT Tq MCl 600.3205a(4) NOTICE u hOr,.b OMCLOU^ c Bustance. the bono*J P'ov.diqOrs (heramaftor ’Borrower ) feqar^^foperty located at: 101 I N Glenwood Dr .^.. ^49058-1117, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice Of Mortgage foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLL ECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely lo the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage mack’ by Donate W H.vp and Karla K. Ham bo ng also known 05 Karla Harp, husband and wife. original mortgagor/s). to Mortgage Electron c Registration Systems. Inc . Mortoaocp. dated October 6, 2004. and recorded cn October 13. 2034 n instrument 1135432. m Bjuy county f coot ds Mch.gan. #ncl Assigned oy said Mortgagee lo Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee, on wh.ch mortgage Ibero is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Bghty-Six and 07, iOO Dollars t$208.786 07). meted ng interest al 5 6257.. per annum. Under the power of sale conta ned in sa d mortaaae and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g-ven that sa»d mortgage w.il bo foredosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem ses. or some part ol them, al public vendue, al lhe placo of hold no the c.rcuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 P.M. on May 19 2011. Sate premises are s tunted in Charter Townsh<p of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E Begnnnc at a point on tho Eas! and West 1*4 i.ne of Section 28. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township, Barry' County. Michigan, distant North 89 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds West 373 80 feel the East 1/4 comer ol sa d Section 28; thence South 33 degrees 52 minutes C9 seconds West 737 57 feet, thence North 80 degrees 54 min­ utes 27 seconds West 547.43 feel; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 29 seconds East 533 00 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 5/4 ol sa d Section 28; thenco South 89 degrees 34 mnutes 20 seconds East 950.00 feet along sad East and West 1/4 line to the po nt of beginning. Parcel F; ' Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of Section 28. Town 3 North. Range 6 West, Hastings Township. Barry County'. Mich gan; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds East 820.00 feet along the East I.ne of said Section 28. thence North 75 degrees 01 minute 50 seconds West 614.45 feet; thence North 33 degrees 52 minutes 09 seconds East 737.57 feet to fhe East and West 1/4 I ne o' sad Section 28: thence South 89 degrees 34 m.nules 20 seconds East 373.80 feet along sad 1/4 line to lhe pomt of beginn.ng. Easement Description: Together with a non-exclusive easement lor ingress, egress and public utilities purposes to be used in common with others 66 feel wide, 33 feet each sde. of a centerimo described as: Commenc ng at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Sect'on 28. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan; distant North CO degrees 29 minutes 05 seconds East 1985.0-4 feet from tne South 1/4 comer of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 26 seconds East 61 59 tee! along tho South !mo of the North 1/2 o! the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ot sad Secton 28 to the true pomt ot begmn.ng of sad desenbed centerline; thence*North 57 degrees 55 minutes 34 seconds East 502 99 toot; thence North 87 degrees 01 minute 05 seconds East 394.12 fee!: thenco South 69 degrees 19 min­ utes 18 seconds East 477.09 feet; thenco South 80 degrees 54 m nutes 27 seconds East 547.43 feet; thence South 75 degrees 01 minute 50 seconds Easl 220.00 feet to the end of said described cen­ terline. The sidelines of sad casement to be lengthened or shortened as appropriate to termi­ nate al the South tne of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 28. Also the right of ingress and egress to and from Star School Road to thc above described property across that portion of land described as: Commencing 660 feet South ol tho Northwest cor­ ner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. BarryCounty. Michigan: thence East 660 feet; thence South 33 feet; thenco East 3300 feet; thence North 33 feet; thence West 3267 feet; thence North 33 feet, thence West 693 tect; thence South 33 feet to the placo of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance With MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days horn tho date of such sale. Dated: Apnl 21.2011 For more information, please cali; FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H ghway. Suite 200 Fa-mington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #36€264F01 zr.^z PROBATE court COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE to creditors Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 11025819 DE Estate of Ralph L Edwards, decease .u birth 3-2-1930. NOTC^TO TM decent. Ralph I. Edwards, who lived at 100M Cedar Creek Rd. Delton. M-chtgan died March 8. 20IL Creditors of the decedent are notified tnai a JZ^n5f tho estate w » oe forever Parted unless presented to Kim Loe Edwards, named p rona! representative, or proposed ^na^.P£ senlalivih or to both the probate court at 206 W Court Street. Su.to 302. Hasl.ngs and the nanred'proposcd personal reprerrentatwo 4 months alter the date ol publ.cat.on ol tins not.ee. April 21.2011 Vandervoort. Christ & Fisher, P.C. By: Robert J. Sharkey P29477 70 W Michigan Avenue. Suite 450 77556892 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT|}|G TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond lions of a mortgage made by Marcie L. Tepper, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2006, and recorded on Match 2, 2006 in instrument 1160761. and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securitas Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2006-W4 as assignee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Two and 63/100 Dollars ($95,792.63). including interest at 10 95%- per annum Under the power o' sate contained »n said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 26. 2011. 'Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thomappte Townsh.p, Barry County. M chigan described as: Commencing at tho Northeast corner ol said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Mrnutes 15 Seconds West 669.48 Feet along the North Imo of said section to the pomt of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 seconds West 920 00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of lhe Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence North 69 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 234 .74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920 00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North line of said sec­ tion to lhe point cf beginning. Subject to Highway Righl-of-Way for Finkbcmer Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. Parcel 2; Part of tne Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast concr of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 1104.22 Feel along the North lino of said Section to the po;nt of begmn.ng, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 20 Seconds West 920 00 Feet parallel with the West Imo of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thenco North 89 Degrees 47 Mmu'.es 15 Seconds West 234.74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920.00 Feet along lhe West lino ol the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thenco South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North Imo of said section to the pomt of beginning. Sublet to Highway Right-ofWay for Finkbcmcr Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 28. 2011 For more information, please call FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Fite #259898F02 . NEW LISTING TMK-470 - CtfSin Tw; • T’ K- • - 7r. > L.W ■: ■• 'z- r vsod tv.- M • ‘.tt. t . >"! £.-sr:~j L -! 3. / l.Jet.i ! ir»v» 1975 OLE CUTLERS PASS DR. SC5 5. Broadway (M-37) Ha«lnflS TVK-4H • Cart'on Twp E ~ .-x.'' T*c cr Gataqc * JW.000 4943 THORNAPPLE LK HD. U„/ k- i MITCH POLL TMW-ca-7;r. ’ -..r -J- 1 Ucx— !«.r- 'rxrCjJj t.xyxi::j -f v-te^—. *■ i^.. t.,r i'l 932 BECKER ROAD .MS 9ZI 41SMM Underwater? Upside Down? Doesn't Equal Hopeless!!! Don’t Delay!!! Call today one of the TradeMark Real Estate Professionals for confidential OPTIONS Only a Realtor can provide. to make agreement- UnWr,r f(CL sections 600.3205b and 600 32^°' ™& Trott. P.C., 31440 Northwestern j. *VT v Suite 200 Farrnmgton H.lls, Ml lB334H2^any. (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may cont..q a counseter by veiling the Michigan $la< j Development Aulhonty s websm or by 9Mtchigan State Housing Development a? nttp:// wvw.midrlgan sov/msha, A"94(5.7432. " a ™i"ng ivith mo ogom des-gnated above by owi, Approved housinp counselor w.lh.n U 3. 20t1. foreclosure proceedings ;v' b COmrnenced unt.t 90 days after May 3 2Q If the Borrower and the a”n| dcS!gnated above reach an agreement to moXtheT mortgage loan, The Borrower has lno un attor­ ney. The telephone nup,^.. , 1I10 state Bar ol M.ch.gan's lawyer RetOaa, ServtCT! ,s (B00) 968­ 0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBTcqii ECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ° ANY INFORMATION y;E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR.THAT PURPqse Date: May 5. 2011 For more information. ptea?G FC L (248) 593-1312 Ca L Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 46334-25oe Filo # 361605F01 Tnirxin Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return ol the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tiio conditions of a mortgage made by Aydda Aguilar, a married woman and Gav.no Aguilar, her husband, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 3. 2004. and recorded on March 17, 2004 in instrument 1123774, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Amerifirst Financial Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 67/100 Dollars ($125,060.67), including interest at 6 5% per annum. vs • Under the power of stite captained in said mort­ gage and the statutom such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given feat sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the.-Engaged premises, or some part of thorn, at pubic xrvd’.e, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM.'on May 19. 2011. Said premises are situated m Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michgan. and are desenbed as: Lot 6 of B-Z BEES ACRES, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dale of such sale. Dated: April 21. 2011 For more infonnation, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo *352567F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. APTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, p|us interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a inongaae bY David L DoYoung and Lori A. DeYoung, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). tou Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, |nc ” Mortgagee, dated January 22. 2004. and recorded on February 20. 2004 in instrument 1122450 3nd assigned by sa.d Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing. L.P. as ass:gnce as documented b*v an assgnment. in Barry county records, M- cannon which mortgage there is claimed to bo aUG^.0 date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sivtu N ne Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven nnd 28/’°0 °0|lu,s (S269.587.26), mcludmg 5 5% P°f annum. * Under the power Of sain contain** in said mort­ gage and the statute in s® h case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby o mat sa-d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale^fuw mortgage premises, or some part of them. a! 2‘2®' vendue. at tho place of hold ng the citcun w th'n Barry County, at 100 PM. on June 2 20H Sate premises are Silua,pd in TownSh p of Irving. Barry County M ch om * . ■' • described as: Unit 3. Romeyn Woods ConH3”^ un according to the Master Deed recor^^Sg Pa?e mark poll C: cm /Hioiai ^fpUUest a meeting serv>cer. The \ ^*l ccrviccr nnd/or authotlty tho mortgage will not be foreclosed if tho Borrower abides by lhe lermS0lth5 «5® Battle Creek. Ml 49017 269-965-7000 Kim Leo Edwards 11526 S. M-43 Highway Delton. Ml 49046 Visit www.TFPdeMgWefilty.com with complete iistiiiy from i NEW LISTING The Borrower has thn with the mortgage holdo. agent designated by Holder -o County Records, and ,bOn as D«rrry County Subdivision Plan No q ,kno?K,r with an undivided interest tn the comm^,’109 ted common elo­ ments ol said Mast J n’ is described in Act 59 of the Public ^ndedf The redemption P ‘ ?.Sb0 6 months from ’he date of SUCh S'*1 Leimined aban­ doned in accom^ un,e^LA 600 32’1,a- >'» which case the . ^nall b* 30 BRENT VAN BUREN )<Jmv OHh * «■» from the date of 8uH?P,^n Dated May 5, 20n $a,c For more informal FC X (248) 593.7^?; Local 1-269-945-0514 Of. . H » „T, . Trott & "Trott pQ *■ Attorneys For <■ 31440 Northwest, Farm ngton H.lla Filo *277028Fc5 . >< ca.l. • Sn.t” ?00 TH!SNfTM°i?fAr?Fn?9^ Forec,OSUfn Sale «NG TO collet aBI sector ATTEMPT- WE OBTAlNLVn|TiAneE.°T- ANY ’NFORMATtON POSE Pl^p USE0 F0R THAT PUR- the number BELOW IF YOU our office AT HE NUMBER ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY r»s* bJdod bv'jh A?ERS: Thls “le thit nvnni Y Bomh° d2r°nS ? 1°recloslng mortgagee. In a rnon9a9t* made by Tracey Narona?!^^ ““"wXoe'S'toS the 33 t,us,eo for lh0 bonof1’ Mnrtnin» P^ °t2IderS °f P°PU,ar ARS. Inc Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-A as assignee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records. Michigan, on whichmortgage n ’°t^ dU° at ,he da,° hereo^ oum of Ninety-Ono Thousand Five Hundred Eighty- Notice Of Foreclosure 5a^oMpT_ THIS FIRM IS A DEB™OLLECTOR R ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY ‘NFOH^ Y/E OBTAIN WILL REUSED FO TH POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR O_-vE th^ number below if you are IN ACTWE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing'™<”jt9II9bo llmltthnt event, your damages. H any. s " t tened solely to tho return o the Ibhda" dered at sale, plus ,n,er^®t‘ m in MORTGAGE SALE - Dofault h/‘5Darren P. the condHons of a ",£?rt9a9^- fd Husband and McKinstry and Brook L. J/atlonal City Wife, original mortgagor^), to March 8 Mo^^e^rv.ces da^d M«*B. 2002. and recorded on March 14. meat 1076562, and aos.<jned by saxI Mo. 9 0^ Naixmal C.ly Mortgage Co. ,ocords. monied by an assignment, m Barry »y Mchigan. on which mortgage there is cla medtobe due at tho date hereof the sum o. Seventy une Thousand Sovun Hundred Seven^-Five and 84/100 Dollars ($71,775.84). including m.erest at 7°U^the power of sate contained in i 00,1313 <S91 '533.39). Including intercut at 4.52% per annum. gage and tho statute in such case made, and*P^ vteid. notice is hereby given that sate coH^'ned in sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ bn 3hh0rcby 9'ven lha’ said mortgage will 0^0^^ Kt? 50 0 Of the mortgaged prem'ses. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the placo be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of hold.ng tho circuit court within Barry County, at ? ^°om° lha arcu,t aw within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 26, 2011. Sate premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Tho .Lot 5 and Lo! 6- Except the West 3 Rods of Block 1 ol James Dunnings Addition to tho City of Hastings, According to tho Recorded plat thereof. . K Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dale of such sale. Dated April 28. 2011 For more information, please call1 FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Sudo 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #242674FOO r/susij ANYJNEQBNtATlQN OBTAINED WILL BE USED EOaiHALEUBEOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on March 15. 2003 by Richard Lee Potter II and Nicole Lynn Potter, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagee. Tho Mortgage was recorded on March 21, 2003 in tho Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument No. 1100519. Tho Mortgage was modified by a Real Estate Mortgage Loan Modification Agreement dated March- 10.­ 2004 and recorded on March 12. 2004 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan tn Instrument Number 1123531 At tho date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on tho Mortgage the sum of Seventy Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six and 09/100 Dollars ($79,286.09), including interest at 4.625% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of tho debt secured by lhe Mortgage, and tho power of sate contained in tho Mortgage has become operative by reason ol such default. On Thursday. May 26. 2011, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan, which is tho placo lor holding mortgage sates for Barry County. Michigan, there will bo offered for sate and sold lo tho highest bidder, at public sale, for tho purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by'law, the prop­ erty located in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in tho Mortgage as follows: Commencing at the Northeast comer ol Section 1, Town 3 North, Rage 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thonce South 00 degrees 36' 10’ East along the Easl bno of said Section 1, 1011.88 foot; Thence South 88 degrees 52* OT' West along the centerlino of a 66 foot wtdo, private road. 643.23 feet to the placo of beginning; Thonce South 01 degrees 37' 45’ EasL 369 99 feet to tho South line ol tho Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 of said Section 1; Thence South 88 degrees 59' 19" West along said South lino. 449.68 foot; Thonce North 00 degrees 34’ 42" West, 389.57 foot; Thonce North 88 degrees 52'06’ East along said centerline, 442.54 feet to placo of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress, egress and public utilities, tho centerlmo ol which is described as: beginning at a point on tho East line of Section 1. Town 3 North. Range 9 Wost, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, Distant South 00 degrees 36' 10“ East. 1011.88 foot from the Northeast comer of sate Section 1; Thenco South 88 degrees 52' 07’ Wost. 1324.92 feet to tho placo of ending. Moro commonly known as 1153 Zellon Drive, Hastings, Michigan Tho redemption period shall be one year from the date of the salo unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period'shall be thirty days after tho foreclosure sale or when the time to provide tho notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Dated: April 19, 2011 By:---------------------------------------------- Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street. Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 1:00 PM, on May 12. 2011. Said premises are situated in Towns^'p Castleton. Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed as: Lots 6 and 7, Elock E. Shores, according to the Recorded Plat thereof in Lber 3 of Plats on Pago 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban doned in accordance with MC4AU6^0.32_41a’_ "2 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated: April 14, 2011 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trotl A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File U334760F03 . r7S6W’° Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to thc return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey A. Olmstead and Catherine K. Olmstead, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to E-Loan, Inc.,' Mortgagee, dated March 18.2003, and recorded on March 28. 2003 • in instrument 1101062,-and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Six and 42/100 Dollars (S108,146.42), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ot holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on May 26. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; PARCEL C: . Parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, desenbed as fellows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 14 seconds West, on an exten­ sion of the Easl and West 1/4 line of Section 185.00 feet to tho centerline of Jenkins Road; thence North 16 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds East along said centerline 1471.78 feet to the true place of begin­ ning: thence continuing North 16 degrees 13 min­ utes 14 seconds East along said centerline 324.61 feet to the intersection of said centerline with the South I.ne of 66 foot easement for ingress and egress; thenco North 89 degrees 28 minutes 57 seconds East along tho South Imo of said easement and parallel to the North line of Section 33, 434.45 feet; thence South 02 degrees 32 minutes 23 sec­ onds East 331.22 feet to an oxisitng fence line; thence North 88 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds West along sate fence line 540.00 feet to the placo cf beginning. Also a 66 foot wido easement of ingress and egress in common with other over and across lhe following described parcel of land- Commencing al tho West 1/4 post of Section 33. Town t North Range 7 West, thenco South 89 degrees 25 min­ utes 14 seconds West cn an extension of tho East and West 1/4 hne of said Section 185.00 feet to the centerline of Jenkins Road, thenco North 16 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds East along '■-aid centerlme 1796.39 feet to the intersection of’the cenierlme and tho South line ot said easement said pomt being the true place ot beginning; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 57 seconds East along the South I.ne of sate easement and parallel to the North Imo of Section 33. 1016 50 feet-thence North 41 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East 334.56 feet, thence South 48 degrees 10 minutes 00 second, East 34.00 (net. thonce North 4? degrees 50 m nutes 00 seconds East 100 00 tentthence North 48 degrees 10 minutes 00 second-* West 100 00 feet; thence South 41 degrees 50 min” utes 00 seconds West 405.44 feet; then^ South 89 degrees 28 mrnutes 57 seconds West parallel to the North ime of Section 33. 970 00 feet to t^°n:er Ime of Jenkins Road; thence South 16 degrees 13 mrnutes 14 seconds West along said rented.™ c.a 90 lent to the place of beg.nning cen,etl™ The redempt on period shall bo 12 months the date of such sale. Unle» doterX? aha^ doned in accordance w,th MCLA 600 3241 a ?„ wn.ch case the tedampron penod shall bo 30 dajs from the date of such sate. dy3 Dated. April 28. 2011 For more information, please call FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott 4 Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hilts, Michigan 48334 252s File #367856F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 2011 — Page 11 legaIJWices INGSTO rnu C^?EBT collcctor attempt- £SE0Bp?S been MORTGAGE SALE - Default has K EuT.™ cnr?° °°"<,"*,re a mortgage made Access Mnrfn>C 0S^?ra ='n9!e 'rd'Viduol. to e , u. dgage i,nd Financial, Mortgagee, dated ^TZ.'6and re“'dM Sep'«m^'2“ m Tent Nu,nber ,114108. Barry county FifH? Th Ji*'K,‘9an Sa,d reortgage »s now held by Third Mortgage Company by assignment. ihere « cla.med to be due at the date hofoo! the 51™°’ p.in"ty’E^hl Thousand Four Hundred ‘ and 2/100 Oo,lar5 (£98,478.02) J±?r“*“6 75% pcr •mnum Under ,h» ,0 **aooon’a ned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, not.ee is n«f«by given that said mortgage will be foreclosed n(y rnlitf6 °, the mortgaged premises, or some part ? * ,71 a1oub,’c %’endue at the Barry County » ^??aU^0Us0 ln Ha5,in9s. Michigan at 1 00 thTih2^Y 1?'201 k Said P^mises are Michigan, located in the Township of Woodland. Barry County. and are desenbed as: Lot 2 of Lakewood Acres Jf1, a“ord n9 to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 12 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The oreclosing mortgagee can resend the sale. In that event, your damages, tf any. are limited solely to tho return of the b:d amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est If you are a tenant in the property, please con­ tact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 21, 2011 Orlans Associates, PC. ,H^eyS fOr Serv,cor P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml *8097-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.7622 ASAP# 3969897’ 04/21/2011. 04/28/2011, 05/05/2011. 05/12/2011 77556491 SCHNEIDERMAN 8 SHEAMAN. E^FnR. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INhU MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR »£* PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICt a (248)533-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL"*” DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default haS L made In thc conditions ol a mortgage rna o x JORDAN MUMY, SINGLE MAN, to Morl9a? * Electronic Registrahon Systems, Inc. ( ME solely as nominee for lender end lender's succoj . sons and assigns. Mortgagee, dated February 2006, and recorded on March 3. 2006. in Docum™’ No 1160826. and re-rccorded on May 11. 200b in Document No 1164472. and assigned by sa-0 mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB., 0$ assigned, Barry County Records. Mich-gan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dato hereof tho sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fivo Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($106,405.17), including interest at 3.750% annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 19. 2011 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 5, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE EAST 220 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 396 FEET; THENCE WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 396 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho dato of such salo unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such salo. FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB. Mortgagee/Assigneo Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS a DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia salo may be ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount tened solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ • dered at salo, plus Interest. dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barry Joe Roscoe and Christine Ann Roscoe husband and the conditions of a mortgage made by Jarrod wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Maine, Single Man. original mortgagor(s), to Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated April Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., 4. 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instru­ Mortgagee, dated May 18. 2005. and recorded on ment 1179609, and ass-gned by said Mortgagee to May 31, 2005 in instrument 1147356, and assigned Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by said Mortgagee to BAC Homo Loans Servicing. by an assignment, in Barry county records. L.P. fka Countrywide Homo Loans Servicing. L P. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be as assignee as documented by an assignment. In due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage Eight Thousand Seventy and 13/100 Dollars there is claimed to be duo at tho dato hereof tho ($108,070.13). including interest at 6.75% per sum of Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Ninetyannum. Two and 49/100, Dollars (S8<192.49), including Under (he power of sate contained In said mort­ Interest at 3.5% per annum. gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at or some part of them, at public venduo. at the place 1:00 PM. on May 26. 2011. of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Said premises are situated in Township of Maple 1:00 PM, on June 2. 2011. Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described Said premises aro situated in City of Hastings. as: A parcel of land in lhe Southeast 1/4 ol Section Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6. Tbwn 2 North. Range 7 West, described as: 10. Block 15. Daniel Strikers Addition. Barry County Beginning al the one-half 1/4 post on tho East line Records of the Southeast 1/4 of sard Section; thence South The redemption period shall be 6 months from about 16 rods (previously and erroneously record­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ ed as 10 rods) to Schoolhouse Lot: thence West 10 doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in rods; thence North to one-half 1/4 Ime; thence East 10 rods to beginning which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from from the date of such sale. the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Dated: May 5, 2011 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in For more information, please call. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days FC X (248) 593-1302 from the date of such sale. Trott & Trott. P.C. Dated: Apnl 28. 2011 Attorneys For Servicer For more information, please call: 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 FC D (248) 593-1309 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Trott & Trott, P.C. File #367579F01 Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #367381F01 niiwn Nof‘ce tfMpEBT COLLec®^° Sftl° _H|S FIRM 'f ?CT A DEBT, ANyT,?2 ATTEmPT- !? Pursuance anc AfTN ,or°closina 30l° may bo rescinded W f damnges, Jf nny °r’gagcc- ’n that event- V® rc(urn of y» ahaII be limit-’En^!u»* 'en- M0RTgaGEc» n m°hgagihiS tne ^d t.^r;^ Wom,v?X Morgan, a ?CGn m,1d0 in by? Nancy ^njl recrtga ^'San. assignmentmere is claimed ' an- on wh'ch mortg3®'. runr) of onn u 0 ,be duo at the and lhe s'K"'' > that sa?aal“ p,ovi1‘,I!d. notice is hehMj o( lho morta wl1 foreclosed by 3 . Dub, ™ort9aged premises, or s°0™ part of p dUe'^at ,he pIaco 01 holding the orc^ Barry County, at 1:00 PMSa’2p^aX Township MdPle Section 14: lh^ rod? ,L° S: thC”CC East 40 rods- thonce No’th J2 roda lhenco Wo£t 16 fOds; thence Nonh 1? rods to the North Section line; thence West on Section Ime. 24 rods to tho place of The redonipwn P^'^od shall be 12 months from tho date of sudi sale, unless determined aban­ doned in acocnUnco with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redempt.on period shall bo 30 days from lhe date olsych sale. Dated; May 5.201' , For more inform^®’ P^ase call: FC S (240) 593-i304 Trott & Trott. PCAttorneys For Servcef 31440 Northwest H|ghway, Suite 200 Farmington Hi’s. Michigan 4833-1-2525 File «346462F0t NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any inforrnahon we obtain will bo used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage mads by KATHLENE MACLEOD, a single woman ('Mortgagor*), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporal, of PO Box 598, Scherovilio, Indiana 46375. dated September 22. 2005, and recorded in the c^-ce of tho Register of Deeds (or Barry County. Michigan on October 13. 2005. as Instrument No. 1154-119 (tho ‘Mortgago’). First Financial Bank, NA., was the successor by consol­ idation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage lo CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2445 84th Street SW, PO Box2<5 Byron Center. Michigan 49315­ 0245 ("Mortgage*’), by assignment of mortgage dated April 1, 2T1, recorded April 8, 2011, as Instrument No 23104080003971, Barry County Records. By roasqof such default, tho Mortgagee elects to declare hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage duo and payable forthwith. As of the dato of th^Notice there is claimed to bo due for principal and rierest on tho Mortgage tho sum of One Hundred S^tty Two Thousand Twenty Eight and 87/100 Dollar ($162,028 87). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by tho Moigage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol salo contained in tho Mjfigogo and tho statute m such case made and provided and to pay tho above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including |ho attorney^ allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by tho under­ signed before sale, tho Mortgage will bo foreclosed m !?° .mffiaged ^ises at public vendue rrzi9 ?Srb,dlGr at oast entrance of the ThJX^th1]! £!!!rLh0US®h Hastings. M-chigan on Thursday the 26lh day of May 2O11, al one o'clock Mortnnn^eTrnOn‘t ^‘ses covered by thc rnun?9 i n S,,ua^d in City of Hastings. de° Xd as tofiJra ’ 01 Michi9an' and 3,0 Beginning at a point on vvest Section line of ""P'ovonienls erected on P P. *08-55-260-008-05 Notice is further given |hal ihn redemption period will bo s x , mftnm the date ol sale, unless thc premiJ^.^LonTd If Ail opp'icaUons will fake placo between May 1. 2011 and November 30. 2011. the promises are abandon^ will bo the later ol thirty (30) Roundup Pro Concentrate (Glyphosate) and Oust Extra (Suifomoturon methyl and Metsuifurcn methyl) or Pendulum Aqua Cap (Pcnd-methui n) Wend Weedestroy AM-40 or DMA 4 IVM (2.4-Dtchlurophcnoxyna.tx; Aad) or Milestone VM (Am nofiyrntd) and Telor DF (Chlorbuifuron) or Escort XP (Motsuifuron methyl). Crack Shoulder: Roundup Pro Concentrate or Razor Pro (Glyphoiiute) and DMA 4 IVM (2, •l-DicMorophcrtoxyarxtic Ac.d) B'uiJ* Garlon 3A o’ Garlon 4 (Tnclopyr) and Escort XP (MeteuHuron mulhyl), or Roundup Pro Concentrate or Rodeo (Glyphosate) PfimgmiUss Rodeo. Roundup Pro Concentrate (Glyphosate) and/or & Japanc-ur Arsenal or Arsenal Powerline or Habitat (Imaz pyr) Knctwe»*d A surfactant. C4ry 504 (100% DUrnonono). Nu Film • IR (Poiy-t-p. Monthone) Improve (Noruonc) whl be used With ,»:t applications A drift control cqvi41-A (Polyacrylamide and Pclyj-ccchundn polymers) w 'i n'-.o be u-a»d aa iv-oJcd in rvi &pray.ng cporatiunv Do not enter treated areas until the spray has dried. All appkeatrona wjd be- made by certified upplicutors employed by thu MichHptn Department of Transportation For further information contact Christopher Vrra, Fteoourur Analyst Mxrv'jan Department of rrtim-fxjrtabori 1501 E. Kilgore Rond Kalamazoo Ml 451001 Phone (260)337-3945 Th's notice is pubssi «»d p< r Regulation 637 Act No 451. Pub! -. Act* of 19». as amended wm.i Pubi-c^auiM. HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at due at tha pn °/lhe h’9host bidder, a! pubic venplacu nf County Courthouse (that be'ng tho on X 9^dJng th0 Ci/cu,t Court f0' “id County). m tie fm h d3y °f Ma* A D- 2011 a‘ 1 Pre o'clock ino °?n* Ens,ern Standard Time, the follow"'9 aesenbed properly, viz: TownrChC2n‘?^i,?co or parcel of land situated In the Mirhirtn P u Ru,,and. County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows PARCEL 2 IJPthm'1 P0RTI0N LYING SOUTH OF M-37 AND 0F Ha^&^s.’509 S. Broadway SUeel. Guardra.l OIMOND ' an 'nP'Vidual, SHIRLEY A REVOCAN e ,,Sv,dual- SHIRLEY A. DIMOND SELL DlM^fjnV NQ TRUST U/A/D 6/6/00. RUS- OP TREAS^m?00’ M,CH'GAN DEPARTMENT OF TRFarHSv’ UNtTED STATES DEPARTMENT -ere UieADXYdXERNAL REVENUE SERV*CE The Michigan Department of Transportation hvniby provides nol.cn to Ihu pub'-c. and property owners adjocent to state highways of the 2011 Herb-ado Application Program for roadside nghls-of way with n Allegan Barry. Berrien, Branch. Cn'noun. Cnsa. Ka’am.-i/oo. St Joseph, and Van Buren counties Plateau (Imaz.iprc), Escort XP (Metsulfcron methyl) and Milestone VM (A/mnopyrabd) T'ONAL inc hti nt,ff and OIMOND INTERNASELL DlMnkin Mich’0an corporation, and RUS- U/A/D/6/6W niMRnKyr?CADLE LIV,NG TRUST' aMichiaanr?; D1M°ND MACHINERY COMPANY. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC NOTICE HERBICIDE PROGRAM Growth Retardant by vatu- ol a Judgment ot the the County of Barry. State of June,'a o 2n,n dnC* 00 ,no 7lh day ol wherein phior L•n n, n a certain ccrtnin cauee cause therein pendng. pend ng. Potation wa- tn F’7ANCIAL- 1NC a Michigan corM^"a^°urt 1530.98 feet South of th© Northwest comer of said Section; thenco North 69:33'3q’ Fast 173 24 feet; S~m89-33-30’ North 100?nm tn fhn W°St ScC,10n |inOi thef1C° App'icntons w 'l be madv for (1) Turf Growth Retardant. (2) vegetation in front of Guardrails. (3) noxious and broadleaf woods In turf areas (4) v< yutat.on growing through pav«.d areas. (5) wcody vegetation (brush) w thm c-’oar zones, and (b) Phragmites & Jupant-no Knotweed control Al. applications will bo ground or foliar append by vehicu’ar mounted f.xed boom of hand gun equipment The (ol’cw.ng herbicides will lxtank nnxed or injected for each application Case No. 10-234-CK Circuit Court Sale THE FOLLOWING Tm^SS5D RrOPERTY: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF twe mS5IHEAST 1 14 AND THE V7EST 1 / 2 OF 1 a. .Nf?JHEAST 1 '4 °F THE NORTHEAST 1 / iArohb HiSECTl0N 9- T0WN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 DAErSi-EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARGEL: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 0F SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 3 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINVJES 50 SECONDS WEST. 1310.49 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1 I 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST. 1263.21 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 9 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST. 245 89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST. 534.44 FEET THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 535.84 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 3819.70 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 61 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST. 535.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 501.81 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST. 2 25 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST. 654.71 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST. 53.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 9 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES 35 FEET SOUTHWEST­ ERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37. EXCEPTING THEREFROM BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN, DISTANT SOUTH 02 DEGREES 45 MIN­ UTES 02 SECONDS EAST. 354.70 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 334.32 FEET ALONG THE CEN­ TERLINE OF UPTON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST. 1215.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST. 51.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST. 1335.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR UPTON ROAD TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST. 354.70 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 300.00 FEET ALONG THE CEN­ TERLINE OF UPTON ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST. 1224.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING. rn2n nn?nn neriod Xd APARCELOF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF M-37 AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9,THENC^_ mE^ST 734.59 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 474.89 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF M-37; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES’ 41 MINUTES WEST 560.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. s^o^.sas tho written notice required by fJA. 324?a(c) gating that the premises ar/X™ §600-3241a'c> Dated- April 28,2011 abandoned. CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUOD .. p fJ00 Fifth Third Center . LLP Hl Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rap'ds. Ml 49503-24fl9 (616) 752-2000 W291O3-1 aAPRACRECE4l: OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 HE SECTION 9 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED -nJ,- marth 1INE OF SAID SELilUN J SOUTH 40 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 610 66 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF M-37; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 41 MINUTES WEST 160 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 19 MIN­ UTES EAST 474 89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 5: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS" BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 9. WHICH LIES 944.43 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTH SECTION LINE. AND THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M­ 37; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH SEC­ TION LINE 177.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST. 725.21 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE 8 51 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ANO THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. WHOSE RADIUS IS 3819.72 FEET, AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 49 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 8.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 41 MINUTES WEST. ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 126.49 FEET. THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 19 MINUTES EAST. 610 66 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE SOUTHWESTERLY 50 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES ALSO DESCRIBED PURSUANT TO SURVEY DATED 08/30/2010. REVISED ON 12/20'2010 BEING REYNOLDSHERITAGE LAND SURVEY­ ING AND MAPPING. P.C. JOB NO. 10166 AS- PARCEL 1: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 02 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST. 1689.70 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST. 51.15 FEET: THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST. 1215 56 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF UPTON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 516.54 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE EASTERLY 139.73 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 133 00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 84 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST. 133.39 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 220.28 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF M­ 37 AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 3819.70 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 55 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST. 220.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST. 534.44 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST. 245 69 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST. 1263.21 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST. 1310.49 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 9. THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 45 MIN­ UTES 02 SECONDS WEST. 944.10 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PUR­ POSES 33 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER­ LINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND 33 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF UPTON ROAD. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 9. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 354.70 ALONG THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 300.00 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF UPTON ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING: THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 55 MIN­ UTES 56 SECONDS WEST. 1224.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING OF SAID CENTERLINE. PARCEL 4. AT POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 9 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DIS­ TANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES’ 23 SECONDS EAST. 74.59 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST. 1125.81 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 07 SECOND WEST. 731.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY. ’9.27 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 3819.70 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 50 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 9 27 FEET, THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST. 846 22 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASE­ MENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES 33 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale MARK SHELDON DEPUTY SHERIFF SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington H-lis. M ch gan 48335 77556155 S66 us for color copies, one-hour digitol and 35 trim photo processing, business cards invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north ofHastings city limits �Pane 12 - Thursday. May 5. 2011 - The Hastings Banner Notlc« Ol M’rtS’^ouKTOR A^MI^ Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose ■n-iie ^ant ,0 MCL 600.32053(4) TH!S IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT nRTAiKjCJnmANY INFORMATION POJe NpiDr7LLtLy?E USED F0R THAT PUR' THF NnMPnen C°NTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ^'md in the conditions of a mortRand N,co’° Kfoostorman, lhe mor1gagor(.,) and/or borrowor(s) (’Borrower) on Hwnrrt°PCMiyxiAca'Od al 621 lnd,an Hl,,s DrHastmg^. Ml 4905b, given to Commercial Bank, a ?? Bank,n9 Corporation, successor in inter­ o-»?a THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has born mado in tne condions of a mortgage made by Kevin Schu?tz nno Judy Feat^ere-Schultz. husband and wife, to Ca.Mortgage, Inc. successor by merger to CibFmancial Mortgage Company. Inc, Mortgagee, dated April 22. 2003 and recorded June 6. 2003 in Instrument Number 1105906. Barry County Records Michigan There is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Nne Hundred Twenty-Three and 24/100 Donats ($146,923.24) including interest at 2% per annum . . . Under the pOA<ir of salo contained .n sad mortg ige and tne statute »n such case made and pro\ ded not.ee is hereby gven l.hat sa d mortgage Will be foreclosed by n sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtc vendue at the Barry County Circu-1 Courthouse in Hastings. M’Ch-gan at 100 p.m on JUNE 2,2011. Sad premises are located in the Townsh p of Assyria. Barry County. Mchgan, and are desenbed asAli that certain p.ece of parcel of land situated and being in tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, more particularly desenbed as follows- Commencing at the South 1/4 post of sad Section 19; thonce North on the North and South 1/4 i.ne of said Sect.on 350 feet; thence West para’Hrl with thc South tne of said Secton to the center cf Bascom Creek, also known as Wabauscon Creek: thence Northerly and Northeasterly along the center of Bascom Crook, also known as Wabauscon Creek to rhe intersec­ tion cf sa-d North and South 1/4 Ime; thence South on sa d North and South 1/4 !<ne to the placo of brqnn.ng The /coemption penod shall be 12 montns from the dale of such sate, unless do’ermteod abanooned in accordance witn MCLA §600J241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. aro limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe, plus interest If you aro a tenant in the property, pteaso contact our c‘ftce as you may have certain rights. Dated. May 5. 2011 Orians Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 2683 Fite No 201.3552 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS-. This calc may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the roturn of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Pamela J M iter and Steven B M Her. W.fe and Husband, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27,2007, and recorded on January 4,2008 in instrument 20083104-0000165, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage. Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, tn Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is da rned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Six Hundred One and 33/100 Dollars (S2C0.601.33), including interest al 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged prem ses. or some part of them, at pub! c vendue, at the place of hoteng tne circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 12. 2011. Said prem.ses are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Beg nmng at a po.nt on Lhe East-West 1/4 hne of Section 35. Town 3 North Rango 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. Distant Norin 89 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East 969 37 feet from tno West 1/4 post of said Section 35: thence Ncrth 00 degrees 08 minutes 45 sec­ onds East 1263.19 feet: thenco North 80 degrees 29 m notes 34 seconds East 251.08 feet along tho center! ne o’ Quimby Road; thenco Northeasterly 111.B1 fee! along sa:o Centerline and tho arc of a curve to the left, lhe radius of which is 128.38 feet the chord of wh ch boons North 55 degrees 31 min­ utes 51 seconds East, 100 31 feet; thenco South 00 degrees 08 minutes 45 seconds West, 1363.75 feet along the East t ne of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 cf sa d Section 35; thenco South 89 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds West 336 68 feet along the Easi-West 1/4 line cf sate Section 35 lo tho pomt of btgnnmg. Subject to an Easement for Pubhc H-ghway purposes 33 fee! Southerly ol tho center­ ! co of Qu.mby Road and any other easement or restrictions o’ record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date cf such cate, unless determ-ned aban­ doned :n accordance v/itn MCLA 600.3241a. tn wr >ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date- uf such sale. Dated: April 14, 2011 For more information please call FC C (248; 593-1301 Troit&Troft PC Attorney., For Servicer 31440 Ncrthweslem H ghway, Suite 200 Farmmgton Hi's, Michigan 48334-2525 Fite *3647C8F0l rn&i'o nrtii catrcrn 0,|cf mu. counties) as a collect ad^ *E Ire t. on OBTAINED WILL Bg *NO AN*T'^ PURPOSE nal 0 M®i,nS,rfi°t Savings Bank, FSB. a Michigan B-mteng Corporat.on, whose address is 301 North nod of Barry County >. yKd tn Tho Huntington National r ’ ch'9->n- M?rt°?2.h November. A.D.?Oo'C-‘W dated ’6th day o tho Register of DeeS ?’a 'ecordod in the o lice of the conditions of a origMarccttc. married man and Susan J M< . •nal mid—, £ da od Juno M'^Sed^n in 1"^ mnn! 1109372. and assigned by u. nwrtcd by™ Sninenl. ,n°B3'ny countyrecojifc. Fiftv-Thrno Thousand Two Hundred Seventeen £$00 Dollars; ($253,217.23). including interest at 5125% per annum . Under tho power of sale contained in said mo gage and the statute in such case made and pro tided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgagerw>H by* fnrec'osed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at thejj.ace of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1;00 PM, on Juno 2. 2011. Sa:d premises are situated in Townsh p of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 3. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Town-h.p. Barry County. Michigan; thence Soutn 87 degrees 32 mnutes 51 seconds East 1313.18 feet along the South lino of said Section 3; thenco North 00 doorees 18 m.nutes 51 seconds East 1116.00 feet along the East line on the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 3 to the point of beg-nn.-ng, thence North 87 degrees 32 minutes 51 seconds West 1135.36 feet lo the centerline of hghway M­ 43. thence North 9 degrees 24 minutes 51 seconds East 84G.99 feel along said centerline; thenco South 87 degrees 32 minutes 51 seconds East 1001 12 feet to said East line of tho West 1/2; thenco South 00 degrees 18 minutes 51 seconds West 841.33 feet a’ong sa:d East I ne to tho po<nt of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes for highway M-43 as described in Uber 142, Pages 45. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months frem the dato of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w.th MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated- May 5. 2011 For more information, ptease call: FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Su tc 200 Farmington H'lis. Michigan 48334-2525 Fife *355129F01 ??»*'** FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you arc in the Military, please contact our office a! the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the cond.tons of a certain mortgage made by. David M Bartholomew, a S.nglo Man and Rosamond Herzbrum aWa Rosamond Herzbtun, A Single Woman to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 18. 2002 and recorded October 28. 2002 in Instrument * 1090383, and re-recorded by affidavit dated March 30. 2004 and recorded on March 31. 2004 in Instrument * 1124451 and re-recorded by affidavit dated March 30. 2004 and recorded on Apnl 8. 2004 in Instrument 1124986 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank. N.A.. as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003-OPT1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2003OPT1. by assignment dated April 18. 2011 and recorded April 25, 2011 in Instrument # 201104250004459 on which mortgage there is c’aimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($97,834.22) includ­ ing interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 2. 2011 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- Beginning at the Southeast comer of Section 7. Town 3 North. Rango 9 West, Township ol Rutland. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 86 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds West 953.98 feet along the South I.ne of said Section 7; thenco North 02 degrees 23 min­ utes 02 seconds East, 6G2.30 feet; thenco South 86 degrees 55 minutes 38 seconds East. 956.87 feet to the East line of sate Section 7; thence South 02 degrees 28 minutes 03 seconds West. 662.64 feet along said East Imo to tho pomt ol beginning. Subject to easements for public highway purposes over tho Easterly 33 feet thereof for Whitmore Road and thc Southerly 33 feet thereof for Bowens Mill Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record. Subject to easements. resorvaLons. restric­ tions, and limitations of record, il any. Tho security instrument secures an obligation for a manufac­ tured home which is already or to be permanently affixed to the subject real estate: Make. Fa'rmont Mode! Name: Doublow.do Model Number; Serial Number MY9845700ABW52283B23ACKES Width: 26 Length: 58 Year Built. 1997 The above described real property inc'udc-s a mob le home or manufactured housmg unit (dwelling) that is perma­ nently affixed to lhe real property and is an appur­ tenance thereto. The aforementioned dwelling is cons dered by the grantors herein to bo a compo­ nent of the real property. Commonly known as 6080 Bowens Mil! Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless dote-rmmed abandoned in accordance With MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3241a. tn which case tho redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate, or upon the expiration of thu notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later. Dated; 5/05/2011 Wells Fargo Bank, N A , as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003-OPT1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2003-01’ft. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Pctoslivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd Su.le 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 40307 (248) 844-5123 Our Flu No. 11 -38303 , ^.ron whStf No" V56777 e. Bany «7’o7 S teur hundred twenfe^ "'"u’ oV/WoT P^ accrued interest at g 74-5/Ven *nd 07/1°0) .plus cent per annum. And P° nt Tn Jn, in equity having been m ’U:t Procecd:n°s T * °r secured by said mortqT?u’cd f0 therefore, by v.rtue o%?0oranyP? ? tN J in said mortoaoo mJ P°wer ol salo contained State ot Michigan m sll^'E“an' ’’’STaSdSXSdSd “ed by a sX?, LMh,^ * est bidder, at the R,Pbc auction, to the highmi & « “ty Courthouse In­ SS ’>•County ^»n. ot the prom ises aro desenbed a? i^S0-WWeh 5aid pre,nhpleC<! » o! or parcel of land Kan^d^ ^’SX^Sh.0 ol T?"185 ,O|!°"S 10 Wil: S"U!,l‘’d ILX to C0“"'y 01 Bapy and ,’*1” part 01 ,hl> Eas' »«•". S8't°" °; Xb iWnc',h® Wesl hal1' Sccl'on r‘Jmen/no m5"3' 10 Wos'- described as. m Nonp«st corner ot Section to, 9,08557 minu,os 4-' 5ac°nd= West 6=752 leu atong In, N rth । n0 0, Soci,on )0; minu,as 48 MC°"ds East 2.993.52 feat along g,c Wosl Bn0 0, ttw Ea5l quarter ol sard Sect,on tg and its extension to the place ol begrnmng ol trss dasenptron; thence North 00 degrees 05 mnutes « seconds East. 3BB.21 w’7™'?? ,7’ 50 m;nules <« sec­ onds West 30477 teet thence South 4 degrees 40 mnutes East 520 00 feet; menco North B0 degfeC5 20 mrnutes East 1513 fcr m0I0 or |CS3 lh0 waters edge of tho Thomapp<0 River, thonce mean­ dering Northwesterly and Westerly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears Nortn 74 degrees 07 m.nutes 27 seconds East from the place ol beginning; thonce South 74 degrees 07 minutes 27 seconds West 340 feet, mere or less, to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a mutual private right-of-way and easement 66 feel in width for driveway purposes and for the installation of utilities which may bo available from time to tax?as more fully described •in the instruments recorded .n Liber 406. Pages 427 through 432; Liber 429, Pages 647 and 848 and Liber 488, Pages 204 through 206. Barry County, Michigan, Reg ster of Deeds. Commonly known as: 6500 Riverside Lane Th* Parcel No.: 14-010-002­ 85 The redemption period shall be one year from the dale of such sale, txtess determ ne<T aban­ doned in accordance wji.1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redempnhr:period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sa'e 3 ited: May 5. 2011 By; Michael I. Rich (P-419381 Momey for Plaintiff 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-STroy. Ml 48084 WWR# 10064332 ' THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOY/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Denise D. Farley-Renkel and Charles W Renkel, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2006 and recorded October-16, -16. 2006 in Instrument Number 11714G4, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now hc!d by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee by assignment. There is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-One and 16/100 Dollars ($250,691.16) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby gven that.sa'd mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi c venduo at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse m Hastings, M.chigan at 1:00 p.m on MAY 26.2011. Sa-d premises are located in th0 Townstvp ol Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing al the Northeast corner of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range g West Barry Townsh,PBarry County. Michigan; thence North 90 degrees GO mnutes 00 seconds Wo^t along tho Nor1h l,no of said Section 327.67 foot to pjo-East lino of the Wesl three-quarters of the East one-ha11 °f ,ho Northoast one-quarter of said Section and the P>ac0 of be9:n‘ ning of the land hereinafter described; thenco South 00 degrees 45 m nutes 31 seconds East along East lino. 40000 feet thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 290.00 feet: thenco North 00 degree.- 45 minutes 31 seconds West. 400.00 feet t0 th N rth |.n0 ol said Section; thence South 90 dogfee. 00 minutes 00 seconds East thereon. 290.00 'ecAn the place of beginning. Also, commencing a. thA Northeast comer of Section 20. Town 1 nange 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County Michigan: V’^ce North 90 degrees 00 minut*. nJ T„™nd3 West along the North Ime of said 67 feet for tho place of beginning of land ^Ani!ter described; thonce South CO degrees 45 .J<-gi seconds Easl. 400 feet; thonce North 9n?< * ? 00 m-nules 00 sec­ ends Wolt 220 OO&S5 00 degrees 45 mrnutes 31 seconds wl MOO 00 feel ’o tho North l-ne ol said Sec^.^t 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 second ^Tlhereon 220.00 feet to the Place of begi^t,hc,e°n’ f Ttio rodompi>on . chnl| 12 months from date of sucn j determined aban­ doned in accordant . mcla 6600.3241a, tn vrhicfi case tho w,lh shall do 30 duyS hom lh„ du^^P^^TlL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho tL^c" 53 Lwaeo can rescind the sale. In tha los,rg ' £nLs if any, aro totod eofe,; I; t^„ you’ ^a^;nl0l,nI lon. dered at sale mJ6 ,etutn n If you are a 'n,«res!. Jeasc contact our olbco .,v m tho property. P c«Datod Ap„i?HU^yhuvacert.Tnng'’l5 Orians Adco^'l Attorney-, 'gi q pC. PO BoxsS)^-'Troy, Ml 48007.^, ?M3 9064 State Street Alma, Mtch gan. 48801. , ,S hornhy provided lhe Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Commercial Bank has des­ ignated a specific individual to act as the Borrower s -Contact Person" with authority to make agreements to mod fy mortgage obl'galions under NtCL sections 600 3205b and 600 3205c. Your Contact Person is Garth Anderson. Ho can bo reached at (989) 466-3174. The Borrower has tho right to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (800) 968-0738. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website at http:// www.michlgan.gov/mshda or by calling the 74329°n Stnl0 H°US!ng Au,hor,ty at (366) 946­ II the Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from May 3. 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not bo commenced until 90 days after May 3, 2011. II the Borrower and the Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms of the agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage will not bo foreclosed upon. Dated: May 5, 2011. Daniel P. Buschle Attorney lor Mortgagee 101 N. Pine River Ithaca, Michigan 48847 989-875-5519 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered nt sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Neeson. Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Weils Fargo Homo Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 31. 2004, and recorded on April 1. 2004 in instrument 1124558, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee lo HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al the dato hereof tho sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One and 09/100 Dollars ($82,931.09), including interest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding (ho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 19. 2011. Said premises arc situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 965 and 966 and the West 8 feet 9 inches of lhe West side ol Lot 967 of tho City, for­ merly Village, ol Hastings) according to the record­ ed plat thereof The redemplion period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. Dated: April 21. 2011 For more information, pteaso call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmmgton Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File J369269F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This solo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Heather L. Hoffman, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2006, and recorded on December 7. 2006 in instrument 1173642, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo bo duo at tho dato hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and 56/100 Dollars ($150*814.56), including interest at 5% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g.vcn that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al tho place of ho'ding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 19. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township ol Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as. com­ mencing at the North 1/4 post of said Section 4; thonce East on tho Section line 697 feet for a point of beginn ng, thenco East on said Section Imo 148.5 feet: thenco South 90 rods, more or less, to the South Imo ol said North 1/2 ol the Northeast 1/4, thence Wost 148 5 feet: thence North 90 rods, more or less, to the point of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from thu date ol such sale Dated April 21. 2011 For more information, please call fC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farm ngton Hills, M chigan 48334-2525 • pie /300210F02 rrM^rj WpEosT^°^^ the number below rtgOgee. In Bh?ll be H*”' ATTN PURCHASERS. Th rescinded by the that event, your damages. Jd nt fcn- and Gary Sias, wife and hu-> ^ompany> LLC. gagor(s), to Centex Horn® 2OO5 and recordMqnqageo. Paled Soplembor 26^2<M». |n od on Sctobor tl 2005 .n mortgage 6% per annum. ^„«ainnd in said mortUnder the power of sate wnteinod^ gage and the statute <n such w. ™ rtgage wded. notice is hereby given that sa.o m ny « bo foreclosed by a sale of the d.Pth0 place or some part of them, at P^<’-c ^ndue.afthopjace of holding the circuit court within Barry Co y. 1:00 PM, on May 26, 2011. AZ,rPrfleOort Said premises are situated m v,’la9° °j Barry County. Michigan, and are describedla.. Lol 7 of Block 10 of Samuel Roushs Addition^to the Village of Freeport, according to the fe£O'ded p thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page The redemption period shall be 6 month lhe dato of such sate, unless determ-ned aban­ doned in accordance with MC^.6?.0. c which case tho redemption period shall be y from tho date of such sale. Dated-April 28. 2011 For more Information, pteaso call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suito_200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Fite fr366945F01 . Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Michael S Bart and Ranee J Hooper-Bart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 22, 2004, and recorded on February 11. 2004 in instrument 1122055, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Five and 85/100 Dollars (SI57.575.85), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate conta.ned in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of thc mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the7circuit court Within Baity County), a! 1:00 PM, on June 2. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 10, Whitewater Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in liber 688, page 426, Barry County Records, as amended, and designat­ ed as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 10, together with rights in the general common elements and limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of tho Public Acts ol 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which cqse the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the dato of such sale. Dated- May 5, 2011 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suita 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Fite 4225049F03 nsv/w Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Holthof, a married man and Holly Holthof, his wife as tenants in common, ongteal mortgagor(s) io Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc Mortgagee, dated September 28, 2006. and record^ ed on October 6, 2006 in instrument 1171116 jn Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned’ bv mesne ass;gnments to NattenStar Mortgage LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred N'nctv-Emht and 03/100 Dollars ($141,398 03). including i£. est at 7% per annum. J Under the power of sate contained in said mon gage and tho statute in such case made and Z vteed. not.ee is hereby given that sate mortgaqo win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged proK! or semo part of them, at public vendue, at the of hold.ng the chcun court within Ban^y Count? 0. 1.00 PM. on May 12, 2011. °unty, at Sate premises are situated m Townsh „ . Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan andP ° descr.bed as: A parcel of property lookfnH d e East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 ofVct £ t T'n lho North. Range 8 West, described as CQrJ J°Wn 1 300 feet South of the mtersect.on> of La??"603 Schreiner Roads; thence West 37A tZ. y and North 50 foet; thenco West 300 feet- ihr.° ’ thGnce 542 leei; (hence East 678 to” ^, 2“ Soulh feet to tho place of beginning ’ Nor,h «92 The redemption penod shall be 12 montha dete of such sale, untoss deminedXn<M accordance w.th MCLA 600.324la in a?done<l in tho redemptton period shall be 30 , Ca5<> date of such sate. u aay-’ ,fom the Dated: Apnl 14. 2011 For more information, please callFC L (248) 593-1312 4 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H qhway, Su.to >rjn Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334.?4?° File tfl83255F02 2525 �NOTICE PURSUANT Thc Hastings’ Banner — Thursday. May 5. 2011 — Page 13 TO MCL 6Qf< _ j l0 l, NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST •n the mutter of Leah Jean Bohk?y, Trust dated January 30,2006 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Leah Jean Bohtey. who lived at 7020 Irving Rd , Middleville, Michigan, died March 30. 2011 leaving and?ndd legal notices Mortgago HoW '» “£ Me'‘ (o make a9re°^o5c »5. Tr°tt A *ct;onI »*nn n?05b and n & r°tl. Pc WQ TO collect a ^lLECTOR attempt. ^OBTAIN wSI n?^JnANY 'NFORMATION P°SE. PLEASE coStai£ED Fon ™AT pUR­ NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE Rana Razzaque TROTT & TROTT, P.C. number below??La™T °UR 0FRCE AT ThE 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 200 TARY duty MORTf IN ACT|VE M,U' Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 mode in the SALE * has THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ty Kevin VanNortJ^i?d 'ons of a modgngc made ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION VanNortwick hi*^. 5\a ™afr,<?d man and Harncl OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE U-C. Mortgage “"W>« • Ml. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A recorded SontemK d SoP’embcr 7. 2006 and BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Number H69RjJJ°f J1, 2005 1,1 Instrument ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be Michigan q . • Barry County Records, rescinded by lhe circuit court at tho request of the Mortgage ConS^9*90 15 n°^ heId bY Flfth Thlrd Dcfendant/Counter-Plaintiff In that event, your Claims to be by a™gnrnenr There Is damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return °ne Hundred Einht h?.dato hercof ,he 5um ol tho bid amount tendered al sale, plus interest, as Hundred Fnrtv «’Threo Thousand Three determined by the court. including intX«!°° Dota5 <S163.34G.08) Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 10-193-CH power of sale 4?'c annum- Under the NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE statute in su£h?2h'n0d ,n sa’d mof,W0 and tho JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue hereby given^ha?™.?^0 3nd prov,ded’ 001:00 is of a Judgment of tho Circuit Court for the County of by a sale of thn rnort9n°° w" be foreclosed Barry, Stalo of Michigan, mado and entered on tho o’ them at «. 5?°'l9a9ed P’emises. or some part 1st day of October 2010, wherein Stephanie OccCTcoSreSC *vendUe at ,h0 ^ny County Stolsonburg was the Plaintiff/Countor-Dcfendant P.m. on MAYMISH sS'"05’ M,chi9an al 100 and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as the Townrh.» ' , $ad premises are located in Trustee for Soundviow Home Loan Trust 2006-1 Michigan anr<\ °LJohnsto;sn. Barry County, Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2006-1 was tho the To^-h^nr i°Hdescnbod ** Land floated in Dcfendant/Counter-Plaintiff. Tho judgment estab­ of M«ch-OAn^a° Jobns’ovyn, County of Barry, State lished a debt owing to plaintiff in the amount ol Soct-on^fi TnPar,CtM°f land tn ,he Northwest 1/4 of $143,133.77, plus post-judgment interest at an as Commnn^H North, Rango 8 West, described annual rato of 8% and other amounts recoverable W t°H ,h° North 1/4 post of Section pursuant to said judgment. decrees Range 8 West, thence South 00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that In order to sat­ North of -inrt q7\? U1/4 «C,3 ‘,ne 12 c<?conds West along the’ tanS T, °f Ca;d Sccl,on 16 a dlS isfy said judgment, in wholo or in part, the property thener. -35/00 ,0 ,r*0 ,fvo P°’nt of beginning; described below shall bo sold at public auction, to seconrf^vu ‘™ind South 00 degrees 26 minutes 12 the highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the seamds West along sa*d North and South 1/4 Ime County of Barry, located at 220 W. State Street, \2?ence N°nh 89 degrees 41 minutes Hastings, Ml 49058 (that being lhe building in which the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is para”el with lhe North Ime of said Xjy?®”?5?:02 1001,0 ,h0 centerline of H ghway M­ hold) on Thursday the 9th of June, 2011 at 1 pm . J Northerly 326.14 feet along said center­ local time. On this day and at this time, the follow­ ‘?® and arc of a ootvc lo the right with a radius ing property commonly known at 11486 Lighthouse, rLz°19 o eet* and a chord which bears North 01 Middleville, Michigan. 49333-8461, County of Barry, oegrees 39 mrnutes 22 seconds West 326.04 feet; and more particularly described as: 84 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds Lot 24, the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 25 and the South tost 773.53 feet to tho pont of beginning. The 10 feet of Lot 31, adjacent to said Lot 24 of redemption period shall be 12 months from the date Streeter's Resort, according to the recorded plat of such sale, unless determined abandoned in thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 37, accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case also the South 10 feet of Lot 31. adjacent to the the redemption period shall be 30 days from the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 25 of said Streeter's Resort. date of such salo. TO ALL PURCHASERS’ The Also an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29 of Streeter's foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, as event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 37 return of the b d amount tendered at Sale, plus Tax ID No. 08-16-215-020-00 interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please Commonly known as: 11466 Lighthouse Ct. contact our office as you may have certain nghts REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. Dated; April 14. 2011 Orlans Associates. P.C. MARK SHELDON Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml DEPUTY SHERIFF 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Filo No. 200 7846 Dated: 04/20/2011 ASAP/* 3964547 04/14/2011. 04/21/2011. For more information please call 248-723-5073 04/28/2011. 05/05/2011 wow Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys lor Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Sto. 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Ale No. 250978L02 rrsxw. MORTGAGE SALE •THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY SER­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE VICE PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE IMMEDI­ This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect ATELY. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS: THE SALE a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE FORECLOSING this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ MORTGAGEE. IN THAT EVENT. YOUR DAM­ tact our office at lhe number listed below. AGES. IF ANY. WILL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE RETURN OF THE BID AMOUNT TENDERED MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in AT SALE PLUS INTEREST. the conditions ol a certain mortgage made by: Dale Default having occurred of a certam Mortgage D Krueger III and Carrie L Krueger. Husband and made by Tho Denise Pandl Trust dated April 16. Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, 1992, to The Bank of Holland with an address of PO Inc., as nominee for NovaStar Mortgage. Inc., its Box 1469. 150 Central Ave.. Holland, Michigan successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 49422, Mortgagee, dated March 11.2008, recorded 2004 and recorded July 27, 2004 in Instrument # September 10. 2008 in Instrument No. 20080910­ 1131466 and modified by agreement dated 0008996, Barry County Records. County of Barry, November 24, 2004 and recorded September 26, State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dato of this notice, for prin­ 2005 in Instrument 9: 1153363 and modified by cipal and interest, the sum of $48,983.25 and an agreement dated February 14, 2006 and recorded attorneys fee as provided for in said Mortgage, and May 8.2006 in Instrument 9. 1164204 Barry County no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been Records, Michigan and assigned through mesne instituted to recover the money as secured by sa d assignments to- The Bank ol New York Mellon, as Mortgage, or any part thereof and tho entire sum Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage cta'med duo is, as of the date hereof, fully due and Funding Trust. Series 2004-3 by assignment of payable. mortgage dated April 7. 2011 and subsequently NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol the recorded in Barry County Records. Michigan, on power ot sale contained in said Mortgage, and the which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the statute in such case made and provided, on MAY 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven will, immediately inside tho east door of the Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Courthouse located at 220 Wost Sth Street. Two Cents (S187,574.02) including interest 3 375% Hastings, M.chigan, (that being the place for the per annum. Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held}, sell at Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ described in sa.d Mortgage for so much thereof vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will which may be necessary to pay the amount due on bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, said Mortgage, with interest at tho rate of S7.20 per or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit day and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, Court of Barry County at 1.00PM on May 12, 2011 together with said attorneys fee. and also any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, necessary to protect its interest in the premises, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: which premises arc situated in the in tho Township Parcel 1: That part of tho Northeast one quarter of Rutland, Barry County, Stalo of Michigan, and is of Section 34, Town 4 North, Range 9 West desenbed as follows: described as: Commencing at the North one quar­ Commencing at the East ono quarter post of ter comer of said section; thenco South 00 degrees Section 14. Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, thonce 07 minutes 03 seconds West 1519.37 feet along North 825 feet: thence West 825 feet to the place of the Wesl Imo of said Northeast ono quarter to lhe beginning; thenco South 163 feet: thence East 165 place of beginning; thonce North 89 degrees 46 feet; thence North 163 feet, thence West 166 feet to mrnutes 30 seconds East 646.51 feet; thence South the place of beginning. Also beginning 825 foot West and 825 feet North 00 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 249.18 of the Easl one quarter post of Section 14, Town 3 feet; thence South 75 degrees 40 minutes 11 sec­ North Range 9 West, thenco South 264.57 feel; onds West 335.62 feet; thenco North 00 degrees 09 thence North 89 degrees 38; West 246.feet; thenco minutes 29 seconds East 309.97 feet; thenco South North 264.28 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42; 89 degrees 46 mrnutes 30 seconds West 320 00 East 246 69 feet to the place of beginning. feet along tho North line ol the South 1039 50 feet Also a 15 foot easement for ingress and egress of said Northeast ono quarter; thenco North 00 from Highway M-37-43 over the exist.ng roadway degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds East 66 0 foot (lor 200 feet) and an easement for ingress and along lhe West Imo of said Northeast one quarter to egress desenbed as commencing 825.0 feet West of lhe East 1/4 post of Section 14, Town 3 North. the place of beginning. Subject to and together with Range 9 West, and North 200.0 feet for the place of an easement as described in lhe easement descriobeginning, thence North 462.0 feet, ihence East tion 20.0 feel, thence South 462.0 feet, thence West .„J°rn'nonly kn°*n 05 3381 S,a9e'’ Mitfdlevillo Ml 20'0 feet to tne place of beginning. commonly known as: 444 Haynes Loop Drive. The redemption period shall be 12 months from Hastings, Ml / PP* 08-13-014-019-10 tee date of such salo. unless determined aban­ During the six (6) months immediately following doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 Qr Mr the safe, the property may be redeemed except in 600.3241a, m which case the redemption penod the event the property is determ nod to bo aban­ shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale o UD^ doned pursuant to MCLA §600 3241(a), in which the expiration of tee not.ee required by MCI case the property may bo redeemed during lhe thir­ 600.3241a(c), whichever Is later X L ty (30) days immediately following the sale Date: 04/11/11 THE BANK OF HOLLAND BY. RHOADES LAW OFFICE PC Peter D. Rhoades P O Box 2271 Holland Ml 49422 616-355-7318 Dated 4/14/2011 Thu Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding TruTt rr*™ Series 2004-3 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Polestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 10-33606 ' Farmington H'Hr- '•' nt.ict a h0Us*^ c? 593*13tl The Borrower m*«y Hous;ng q an!te!orby visiting the L,v c-3H'n<J th© J?G,°Pment Auteorit/swel^0 nt A*Jb?r»«y A?a\S,a’° Housing °‘?vt °r n (e€^) 9^L .h«PJ/ www.m ch.gnn 0°^eSts a meet ^-743? If the Borrower n ^uctthO an ’ho Ognnl designated above by frOni A hous­ ing counselor s will not 2011. foreclosure PfOC0 Anni 2?> 2611. temonced unt>l 90 days fhc agent If the Borrow?' ^.fy ^ated above reach an agroemeint ^clos^ loan, tho mortgage wm n , th0 agreery^. 9 Borrower abides by teo ’o'^s°thC right t0 Tho Borrower has Qf tect an attor­ ney. Tho te’ep^Q.j. tfal ,a’° Bar of Michigan's Lawyer s (800) 9680?THIS FIRM ISA ^OLLECT0Rattempt- a certain trust under tho name of Leah Jean Bohlcy Trust, and dated January 30. 2006. wherein tho decedent was the Settlor and Cherytl L Luttrell and Raymond D Bohtey were named as tee co-trustecs serving at the time of or as a result of tee decedents death Creditors of the decedent and of tho trust are notified that all claims against lhe decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Chorytl L Luttrell and Raymond D. Bohtey, Iho named trustees nt 7068 Irvmg Road. Middlevilie. Michigan, wilh n 4 months after tee date of publication of this notice. April 27. 2011 Robert L. Byington . 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Cheryl! L. Luttrell and Raymond D. Bohlcy 7068 and 7070 Irving Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 be USED FOR THAT PUnr Dato: May 5. 201] l<?a50 For moro informatio • FC J (248) 593-131’ Trott & Trott. P-Cflnd/or Monoa„^ u , Attorneys For Serv'» y ^Qago Holder 31440 Northwestern *200 Farmington H.lis. Ml3 File 9 049649F02 Notice Of Mod9®^ Fo^closuro Sale THIS FIRM IS A DE0JeBT j£TOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT|AL? used for aMAT,0N WE OBTAIN WIL THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CON’^OUR 0FF|CE at THE NUMBER BELOW'y YOU,ARE IN ACTIVE ATTN PURCHA?SLS|oI|lfl 8310 may be resclndtxl by th; fo^°* ng mortgagee. In that event, your da*’9®Sf’.#hal1 be limit- P'-'OnMORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a g"®e made by Timothy M. Koneska and Anno R e^a- husband and wife, original mortgagorfs). 10 Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, a Mxhgan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 10,1®6* recorded on October 25, 1996 in Liber 676 on Page 488, and assigned by mosne assignments to Flagstar Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to b* d^° a’ ’he date hereof teo sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 34/100 Dofars ($74,430.34), including interest at 4 875^ P*rflninurn Under the power of sale conta.ned in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the placo of holding lhe crcuJ court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 12.2011. Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as- The East half of Lots 1147 rd 1148, except lhe West 12 feet of the South 41 fs<of Iho East hall of Lot 1148, of the City, formerly Hastings, according to the recorded plat thuieof. Hastings City, Barry County. State of M.chigai . The redemp: on period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, ailess determined aban­ doned in accordance wa MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemptioa period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. Dated: April 14. 2011 For more information, please ca'lFC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #232208F02 77556173 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage mado on November 20. 2003 by Danny D Echbnaw and Valorio Echtmaw. Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on November 25. 2003 in lhe Office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Instrument No. 1118266. At lhe dato of this Notice there Is claimed to bo due and unpaid on teo Mortgage tho sum of FortyFour Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen and 63/100 Dollars ($44,813.63), including interest at 5.25% per annum. No suit or proceedings havo been insti­ tuted lo recover any part of th0 debt secured by teo Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 2. 2011, at ono o'clock in the afternoon at tho east steps of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage solos for Barry County Michigan. th*ro wi„ offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon tho Mortgage, together with tho legal c0^]$ and charges of salo, including attorneys' fees allowed by law tho prop­ erly located in tho Township of Castleton' County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described in tho Mortgage as follows: Commencing at tho East 1/4 pQSt of Secbon 34( Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Castleton Township, Barry County. Michigan: thenco South 341.21 feet a-ong tho East line of said Section 34 to lhe Southerly Right-Of-Way fine of Highway M.79; teenco Northwesterly 518.99 feet along said Right­ Of-Way Imo and tho arc of a curve to the left tho radius of which is 2263.22 feel anV the chord of which bears North 67 degrees 57 mrnutes 24 sec­ onds West. 517.85 feet to lhe tfUe p,QC0 of begin. nlng; thence South 250.00 feet; lhenco North 78 degrees 57 minutes 23 seconds West 349 65 feet; thenco North 250.00 fee’Ito said Right’-Of-Way hne; thenco Southeasterly 250 00 a|o said ^jghl. Of-Way fine and tho arc of a curve to the right the radius of wh.ch is 2263.22 feet and tho c^,rd of 'vh'ch bears South 78 degrees 57 minutes 23 sec­ onds East. 349.65 feet lo the plaCo of beginning. Moro commonly known as B87o E M79 Hmhway, Nashville, Michigan a The redemption period shall be six months fr0fn tee date of the salo un'oss the1 prOoor^ ig dcernod abandoned m accordance with Mcl 600 3241a in *hich caso tea redemption period shall be thirty days after tho foreclosure sale or whon thQ Iim0 t0 Provide the notice rcqu’ffd by subdivision MCL 600.324 ia(c) expires, wh enever iS |atur MILLER JOHNSON _ Attorneys for Hastings City Bank {s/Rachel J. Foster* Dated- April 18. 2011 By. Rachel J Foster , ^03 North Rosa Street. Su'le 600 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Ralph Allen Ondersma. a s'nglo man, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 6. 2006 and recorded Juno 15. 2006 in Instrument Number 1166011. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Forgo Bank. N.A.. as Trustee for ABFC 2006OPT1 Trust. ABFC Assot-Backed Cert.ficates, Series 2006-OPT1. by assignment There is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five and 43/100 Dollars ($287,695.43) including interest at 10’,o per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at teo Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1.00 pm. on JUNE 2. 2011. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Part of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as Beginning at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 7, thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 02 seconds East 825.72 feot along the North-South 1/4 lino of said Section 7; thence South 69 degrees 27 minutes 01 second West 722.17 feet; thenco North 00 degrees 27 min­ utes 59 seconds East 364.77 foot; thenco 172.79 feet along a 200.00 foot radius curve to the nght, tho long chord .which bears North 25 degrees 12 minutes 59 seconds East 167.46 feot: thence 88.17 foot along a 100.00 foot radius curve to the left, tho long chord of which bears North 24 degrees 42 min­ utes 29 seconds East 85.34 feet; thenco North 00 degrees 32 minutes 59 seconds West 33.00 feet; thenco North 89 degrees 27 minutes 01 second East 610.31 feet along the North line ot said Section 7 to the point of ending. Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months trom the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case teo redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tee sale In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may havo certain rights. Dated: May 5. 2011 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File No. 356.3280 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been matfe in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Johnny Wood and Kathy Wood, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated August 16. 2004, and recorded on August 18, 2004 in instrument 1132614, and modified by agreement dated April 26. 2005. and recorded on April 27. 2005 in instrument 1145512. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Member First Family ot Companies, LLC as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Ono and 60/100 Dollars ($105,101.60). including interest at 6% per Under tee power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and teo statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given teat said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, pan ol them, at public venduo, al tho Place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 100 PM, on May 26, 2011. Said promises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. P^Parcol ot land located in tho Northeast IM ot Serton 26. Town 2 North. Range 9 Wesl. being X part.cula.ly desenbed as; Commencng at the Snrthnast comer ot sa«d Section; Thence South 0 Northeast comur u West 624 65 (ee{ ‘VnTtee East I no of said Section for the place of Snn ng Pience contmumg South 0 degrees 45 54i minutes West 237.32 loot. Thenco 89 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds West 70 feet Thence Norin 0 degrees 45 mrnutes 54 237 12 feet. Thence North 89 degrees 51 ^2? 5’i seconds East 466 70 tect to the East ^i d Section to the P’ace of beginning^ R “semng the East 33 leet thereat for mad nght ol »imnires alonq cedar creek drive W*The Stmption penod sha'I be 6 months from ^e sole unless determined abanMCLA 600324,a- \i?ch c-ise tee redemption penod shall be jO days Irorn tne date of such salo. Dated’ Apn1 28, 2011 For nwro information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. ^X'hwX^hwaySu.^ Farmmgton Hilts. M chtgan 48334-2525 Fite J367359F01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In the matter of Arlene Clark Trust Dated Jan-Jary 27, 2009 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent. Arlene Clark, who lived at 235 Woitman Road, Wood'and. M.chtgan died Apr ! 16. 2011 leaving a certain treat under tee name of Arlene Clark Trust, and dated January 27, 2009. wherein Iho decedent was the Settlor and Pah cm L Endsley was named ar. the trustee serving at the Lmo or as a re sun of the dece­ dents death Cred tors of thy decadent and d tho trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against tho trust will bn forever barred unless pre­ sented to Patricia Endsley Iho named trustee at 5590 E Slate Road. Hastings, M-chgan w-thln 4 months after Iho date of publ.cation of te*s notice Date. April 28, 2011 Robert L. Byington 222 West App'e Street. P.O Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Patricia Endr/ey 5590 East State Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limited solely to the return of thu b.d amount tendered at sate, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In teo condtons of a mortgage made by Ann T. Chisholm, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 12.2005. and record­ ed on September 13. 2005 in instrument 1152706. in Barry county records. Michigan, and ass gned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New York Motion f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for tne hold­ ers of tho Certficates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Cert.licates Series FH05AA10. by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, tn its capacity as agent.for the Trustee under tho Pool.ng and Servicing Agreement as assignee, on which mortgage there is da1 med to be duo at the date hereof the sum ot Eighty-Nino Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Seven and 92/ICO Dollars ($89,647.92). includ.ng interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tee statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holdmg lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 19. 2011. Said premisos are situated In Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 15, East Town Homes Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113. as amended and des.gnated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23. together with rights In tee general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 ot the Public Acts ol 1978. as amended. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from tho date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned-th aecordahco*’with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from tho date of such sate. Dated; April 21. 2011 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 ■ Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michtgan 48334-2525 Filo #363057F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount tenv dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William T. Quick Individually and as Attorney in Fact for Tonette C Quick. Husband and Wife, original mort­ gagors), to National City Mortgage a Division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 14. 2005, and recorded on April 26, 2005 in instrument 1145482, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on September 7,2007 in instrument 20070907-0001781. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at teo date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 72/100 Dollars ($137,580.72). Including interest at 6% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on May 12.2011. Said premises are situated m Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Unit 13 of H.ckory Grove, a Condomit’iom. Accord ng to the Master Deed Recorded m Liber 660 on Page 303, in tee Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and Designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 7. together w.th rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as sot forth in said Master Deed and as Described in Act 59 of tee Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. the Described land also included the Moble'Manufacturod Home Affixed thereto and Moro Particularly Described as Fa!low$;1997 Fleetwood. Serial Number NFLV55AB04166BJ13 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months trom the dato ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from fhe dale of such sate Dated: April 14. 2011 For moro information, please cali FC F (248)593-1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31*140 Northwestern Highway, Su.te 200 Farm ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File ^299307F02 mscai �Civil War exhibit features Hastings soldier’s drum A drum belonging to a Civil War soldier from Hastings is part of art exhibit in Lansing marking the I5()lh anniversary of the begin­ ning of lhe American Civil War. Thc Michigan Historical Museum has cre­ ated “Plowshares Into Swords," a special exhibit exploring how the war changed the Jives of Michigan residents. The museum opened the exhibit April 16. One of the items on display is a drum used by Wilbur Fisk Dickerson from Hastings He. along with many other young men from Barry County, was part of lhe 8th Michigan Infantry. Company F. On Sept. 13 1861. the 19-y carold signed up for a three-year enlistment. 'Die unit mustered Sept. 23. 1861. and on Sept. 27. Dickerson and 914 fellow soldiers and offi­ cers. set out for Washington. D.C. Only 466 would return, many of them injured. When Michigan joined thc Union in 1837. it was an agricultural state whose citizens were o)rposcd to slavery. TTte decades leading up to lhe Civil War saw Michiganians devel­ oping the copper, iron and timber resources around them and strengthening their antisiavery voice by founding the Republican Party Then, the firing on Fort Sumter, S.C., April 12, 1861. tore the nation in two. In the first confusing and turbulent years of the war. Michigan faced issues of how to recruit, finance and equip soldiers. Meanwhile, com­ munities ami individuals responded lo the call for people on lhe homefront to join in the war effort. “There are many ways to commemorate the Civil War.” said Historical Center Director Sandra Clark. “In our new exhibit and this special event, we are foeusing on individual soldiers, their families and communities. We hope visitors leave with a belter understand­ ing of Michigan in thc lime leading up to the war and an empathy for those who fought and those who waited al home.” Unlike many who took up arms during the War Between thc States. Dickerson took iip druni'iicks. Records in lhe National Parks Service U.S Civil War Soldiers 1861-1865 database show him as a musician. An 1865 record of commissioned officers lists him as a private. Where he received his training as a drum­ mer is unknown. 77ie 1<860 U.S. Census for. Barry County shows James and Mary Ann Dickerson in Rutland Township with their children, Elizabeth nnd Wilbur, both 18. along with Susannah, 12. (later Mrs. Joseph Fuller) and Charlotte, 8. The entire family was listed as having been bom in New York State, and James’ occupation, like most of his neighbors, was a farmer. A year later, days after Wilbur Dickerson enlisted, he and more'than'75“men from across Barry County were members of Company F. 8th Michigan Infantry. In the next year, they look part in nine battles in four different states. In 1863. thc 8lh Michigan Infantry joined forces with the Ninth Army Corps in Kentucky, marching lo Tennessee. where they participated in the "stirring scenes" of the siege of Knoxville, according to the History of Allegan and Barry Counties. Michigan, which was published in 1880. “During the siege of Knoxville by the rebels under 1-ongstrect. the Eighth occupied lhe front line of works, and assisted to repel the fierce assault on Fort Sanders, Nov. 29. 1863.” recounts the 1880 local history book. “1’he regiment during this period endured many hardships and privations from want of sufficient food and clothing. The enemy were finally compelled to retire and were pursued by thc Eighth as far as Rutledge." The regiment camped at Blain’s Cross Roads, near Knoxville, until Jan. 8, 1864. While there, many of the men re-enlisted, included Dickerson, who signed papers Dec. 30. 1863. "71ie regiment then re-enlisted as veteran volunteers, and on the 8th of January com­ menced its march across lhe mountains via Cumberland Gap. Nicholasville, Ky.. was reached Jan. 19; a march of 200 miles through icy passes and over rough mountain roads, having been performed in 10 days," according Dickerson of Columbus, Ohio. Perkins said thc drum may have been use in previous Civil War displays there. Inside thc museum, guests can stroll through thc “Plowshares Into Swords exhib­ it anil discover personal stories — quotes pulled from Civil War diaries and newspapers — artifacts that tell of life in Michigan at the start of the Civil War. Visitors can try lodeci­ pher the sounds of thc telegraph relaying news from lhe battlefront and imagine what a family back home might have felt, hearing thc news of faraway battles. Plowshares Into Swords features personal stories and period artifacts, including a chang­ ing array of rarely displayed Michigan Civil War flags. “You will leave the exhibit with a better understanding of the experiences and feelings of real Michigan soldiers and families as the nation settled into the four-year-long war.” Historical Center Director Sandra Clark rails nlaved on instruments like this drum (used by Wilbur F. Dickerson of Hastings) and bugle were the Army's daily clock. In rZ on the march and in battle, military music relayed important orders to everyone. Here, Eric Perkins, education historian, and “eve Ostrander, exhibit specialist, prepare a display at the Michigan Historical Museum. This drum was used during the American Civil War by Wilbur F Dickerson from Barry County. Dickerson joined the 8th Michigan Infantry at age 19 and served in 1 Company F. The 8th Michigan Infantry left Detroit for Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 1 1861, and fought in Maryland, Mississippi. Virginia. South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. to the History of Allegan and Barry Counties. The regiment, which was later identified w ith the Army of the Potomac, look part in some of the deadliest battles of the four-year war. including the Battle of the Wilderness. Antietam. SpotsyIvania and the Second Battle of Bull Run. Dickerson was wounded in action June 9, 1864, likely in Mississippi. According to the Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, Dickerson was transferred to the Veteran Relief Corps, or invalid corps, Jan. 4, 1865. in Detroit. He then mustered out of Company C. Second Veteran Reserve Corps, in Jackson Aug. 8, 1865. He returned to Hastings fora several years before moving to Ada and then Grand Rapids. The 1880-1882 Grand Rapids City Directory lists Dickerson as a foreman at Graff, Shields and Co. Spice Mills, and living at 209 S. Division St. The 1882-1885 Grand Rapids City Directory shows him as a foreman at Shields and Bulkey Co., living al Bartlett and Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers Lakewood News • Maple Valley News * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Findley streets and being a member of the Grand Rapids Drum Corps. The 1885-1890 Grand Rapids City Directory reports that Dickerson was a coffee roaster at 8 Pearl Street, and living at 65 Findley St. ELECTION, continued from page 1— business management and a bachelor of sci­ ence in psychology from Michigan State University. She also has a master’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. Bassett works as the medical office manager at Trestlewood Pediatrics and is a medical, dental and ortho­ dontic practice consultant to various practices tn the region, McManus earned his bachelor of science degree from Valp;lraiso University in geograpny/nicteorology, ue haS a master of arts degree from Weslcrn Mjjdgati University in geography. MuManus is the Barry County • lannmg Director and a part-time instructor ■HWeskm Michigan University- M 1 h«mannle Kellogg Newcomers j( ’ unbolts and Josh Thomas were e|cck.j die Thornapple ^Hogg Board Of i-ducation. defeating Bm s'7ni' Tan"n> Berdceia and challenger mil Scholtens. Bobolts.recej v0|e5. Thomas 513. e^'^^landSchohensJ?^. I> h°br''S Cqn>ei1 an assOciaN' degree al Xl,a Community , ,e and (hen trans­ ferred to Michiga^’",' tlnisersity where s le received ba^hcl * md master’s degrees >n business admin,with an emphasis m accounting. st,al1 she is currently employed as lhJof finance and ;,d’9mistranu Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway ■ P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Dickerson died in 1918. at age 76. He sev­ eral family members are buried al Valley City Cemetery, now the south section of Oak Hill Cemetery in Grand Rapids. His sister. Charlotte, who died at age 21 in 1874, is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Wilbur Dickerson and his wife. Melissa R. Wells, were the parents of at least two chil­ dren, whose identities are known largely because of their accomplishments. Mary Cynthia Dickerson was born March 7. I860, in Hastings. She later went on to the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, studied several summers al Woods Hole. Mass., and was a member of many sci­ ence-related organizations, according to 117/rA WJw in thc World. 1912. She also was a professor and an author. Two of her works. The Frog Book and Moths and Butterflies, first published a century ago. are still avail­ able as reprints. Son, Harold Shields Dickerson was born in Grand Rapids in 1880, after three generations of Dickersons had moved to Kent County. Among his accomplishments, listed in lhe Who's Who in Engineering Vol. I. 1922. he attended the University of Michigan and Purdue. He, too. was a professor and author and was head of the mechanical engineering department at the University of Missouri and lhe Government Institute of 7’echnology in Shanghai. China. He developed the kerosene carburetor, was a telegraph foreman, railroad repairman and served in World War I as a cap­ tain in lhe Engineering Corps and also was in charge of the auto mechanics school for the - U.S. Army at the University of Missouri. Likely his wife or widow was the one who donated the drum lo the slate museum in Lansing. Eric Perkins, education historian with Michigan Historical Museum, said thc dnirn was donated in 1940 by a Mrs. ILS. Four of the state’s cherished Civil War bat­ tle flags are part of the display. These flags — often made and presented by local women — were a source of pride and inspiration for sol­ diers. These rarely displayed banners are del­ icate and cannot be exposed to light for long periods of time. They will be rotated every three months, for a total of 16 flags displayed throughout the exhibit. The first four flags are from lhe First Michigan Cavalry Regiment, the First Michigan Three Months Infantry Regiment, the Second Michigan Infantry' Regiment and the Third Infantry Regiment “You will leave the exhibit with a better understanding of the experiences and feelings of real Michigan soldiers and families as the nation settled into the four-year-long war.” said Clark. Special activities and programs are planned throughout the run of Plowshares Into Swords', through February 2012. For more information about this and other Civil War Scsquiccntennial events, visit www.hiicivilwar.org. /Xdmission and parking 'for this bvctit are free. For more information, visit \V\vw.inichigan.gov/museum or call 517­ 373-3559. ■ The museum is located inside thc Michigan Library and Historical Center. 702 W. Kalamazoo St.. Lansing. The museum and visitor parking are on the north side of Kalamazoo Street, two blocks east of M.L. King Jr. Boulevard. (Gordon Mitchell of Hickory Corners pro­ vided additional research information for this Banner story, as did Rick Danes, with the Department of Michigan - Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Websites containing information relevant to this story included h 11 p : / 7 </ n o d . I i b . u m i c h . e d n , http://hentley.umich.edu, www.scckingmichigan.org. wwwMichiganinThcCivilWar.org, www.suvcwmi.org and Google Books.) ?4 d Foundation m Healthcare Summit to be held in Hastings Pennock Health Services will host lhe Barry County Chamber of Contmarm aa,< Economic Alliance Healthcare Summit from 7 to 11 am. Thursday Mav ok “ Pennock's Conference Centet in Hastings. Promoting the event ark £ Pennock CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake. Jennifer Richards, JaZ BeZron Z v ! * Byrnes, president of the chamber and economic alliance The coal of tho » ................. . .J,humaN a |^?ornmiie of Thotnapple kcll”Sf Hurt, Sd' fhrt'a bachelor of sc i™cc ‘■cgn.; iand leadership from Corn, 1 ’lianagcHK ,is ..a user “’“'Wwithn”* l:"‘'X’ur>nc'He ;Gloup. andTl'"1'" « d’"'c ekCled ,fd 'Wib. 1 homas * . ahlrjcl races willbq ,. 7^ in other school 1 heir nen terms m W. Vaene ahZ"’ provide a torum for education and dialogue regarding healthcare issues L’° citizens of Barry County and create opportunities to improve the health oV Z'i’a h® munities Guest speaker will be James Orhkotf. presldeni'ofOrlikol 8XocX inc, a consulting firm spec.aliz.ng in health care governance and leadership s° aZy quality, organizational development and risk management. His presentation k JSi ?The Gathering Storm'' - Setting the course for commun.^ZpZZ th no acco-jntabte care env.ronment. A panel discussion will locus on the impact upon Ba^ �The Hasungs Banner — Ihureday. May 5. 2011 - Page 15 Lions score another come-back win .... Jrun ...... .. by ‘*n Y^omeb.^ You can call them ’hcC lf<Ii,lC Kitls to served > *'',H’nEcr ";,s sentenced Apnl 28 tors in. 7 mnnd,s f°r maintaining a labors* offcn^ e ln* ,wthamphcianiine. second rcceiv* .^n,n^cr’ Plainwell, will serve \/’Vdl1 ,nr 96 days served but will SQov • ' nionlhs on probation. He must pay suvrL*1 >C?>lS/ Springer's driver’s license was dav* a u,<>r °nc yuar and after 60 . s- A charge of possession of mcthamphcldn?nU >°r. evstas>- second offense, was „ springer also was sentenced for ™tog a check with no account. He will momh' uith cos,s of $39K and Tdi< f°r 93 da>s scrved- Thirty-six otten * Probation was ordered for this Dtibli^h- 4 S° ,Wo barges of uttering and publtshtng were dropped. . Ni?hv-nPril 28’ Ra*vm°nd D Wolcott. 42, of rneihmm u Uas/cntencvd for possession of ... H’hetanune. second offense. Wolcott cr S| ?r\tret ,o scne three months in jail w’ith Vl^oJCr da-vs ^cd. He must pay wAi*M.'in<J ?cne months on probation. .. L< * driver s license was suspended for - *and dieted after 60 days. The Kilment of s7J19R1,!?C U,H susPcndcd uP°n Pa>* ct.K •» ’ ?8‘ Was ordered to attend two u *4.an JlhUSC counseling meetings per ' etk. and he must complete cognitive behav­ ior therapy. JerryI .. Clear Jr. was sentenced April 28 ‘orj}e7’g Police officers, third offense, and habHual offender, fourth offense. Clear, 39, of Dowhng. will serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 62 days served. He must pay $1,198 m costs and serve probation for 24 months, lhe balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended and probation discharged upon pay­ ment of $1,198. Charges dropped include operating with license suspended, revoked or denied; receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property less than $200; operating a motor vehicle without seen rity; and unlawful use of license plate, regis­ tration or title. On April 28. Thomas 1) Griffin was sen­ tenced for failing to register as a sexual offender. Griffin. 28, of Hastings, was ordered to serve six months in jail w ith cred­ it for 52 days served. He must pay $698 in costs and serve six months on probation. The balance of his jail will be suspended and pro­ bation discharged upon payment of $698. A charge of failure to comply with registering duties as a sex offender was dropped. Darren P. McKinstry. 26, ol Hastings, was sentenced for operating or maintaining a lab­ oratory involving methamphetamine. McKinstry was ordered April 27 lo serve six months in jail, with credit for two days served. He must pay $898 in costs and serve 36 months on probation. McKinstry’s driver’s license was suspended for six months with restrictions after 30 days. The balance of his jail lime was to be suspended if $898 was paid by April 29. On April 27. Steven M. Abbott Jr. was sen­ tenced for delivery or manufacture of mari­ juana and maintaining a drug house. ?\bbott, 25, of Hastings was ordered lo serve consec­ utive 12 month sentences for the convictions. He must pay $1,266 in costs and serve 36 months on probation. The last six months of his jail sentence will be suspended upon pay­ ment of $1,000. /\bbott must participate in day reporting, cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse therapy while in jail. Banner CLASSIFIEDS yOu can call them < k^ne ,Sflv J‘«M don't call them out m |bc fat |.,tIy . And if it ain t over ‘ |)jK.ns her *n^. everv time she gets UP pn her arja u,h. these guy s knoc*k hei < • nboul t. thing llK^'Xvarvhy^P of ki<h.- said M-P1'that coach Bryan Carpenl • 1(| |,a| ( g.veup. n.eyranv^^ their never The Lions have I streak to four games. halted by a 4-1 tic m th . 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NoConbacts' ’9.95^ *' -• ' ri' ;• ■' “ ✓ ( Sudup to /• »u»„T .—1 S-lP Up Orlmo! wwwlcca'NMmn o TA$TFlVE;Pu ’ FP.-S'J-’-; 10 ’• » ,J: 6 SO 9 4 —--------- _ 1OX fasterf \ ^aiNef •’mis.,... 1-88S4S8-7265 end the game. “He really showed he has what it takes in a tough situation.’’ said assistant coach Bob * Brumm. “He never panicked, he just went about his business and threw- strikes. It was a lol lo ask of any pitcher, let alone a freshman, but Kyle came through big time. Down lhe stretch, when il really counted, they never got a good swing at lhe ball. That is what they call lhe art of pitching.’' Maple Valley runs came on a double by Franklin and an error in lhe third as the Lions took an early 1-0 lead. In the fourth, they added a pair on a walk to Tommy Mudge, a singly by Kyle Brumm an fielder’s choice and a stole base by Cody Brumm and a single by Gonscr. 'Fhey added their final run in thc fifth on singles by Hickey? Cory Bunge and Mudge. Bronson scored all four of their runs in the fourth on a triple and four singles wrapped around a pair of walks. Friday the 8-3-1 Lions will host Schoolcraft in a KVA contest. gle RBI’s were «corf» > Stvyer. Tommy Mudge and Mil _ In thc shortened n,^^’ory picked up the pitching '> »hde Cody Brumm and Franklin k ith two hits each. Brumm Sf°rt‘d...ser J,mcs and Franklin twice. Austin a,to ’‘Cored two times and Kyle ' “Tommy Mudge pitched a strong game.” said Carpenter. "He ^rugg at limes but pitched lough down the strv‘ui to Keep us in thc game and give us a ch«inee o come back." A strong pitching perf<)rp,‘u^e by senior Cody Brumm highlighted the /-2 Wjn OVer Bronson Tuesday. Brumm gave up a pair of runs in the first inning and then shut dow n the Vikings completely as b* ‘eam again came from behind with a single gun in the fourth, two in the sixth and lour in the seventh. Woodman w ith two hits and two RBI’s led the attack, while Tommy Mudge pitched in w ith a pair of singles and an RBI. One person Bronson was glad to see leave town was sophomoreTjler Hickey, who came to thc plate eight times in the tw in bill and reached base safely in six of them. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 F or Sale ’ lyler is really an offensive force,” Carpenter said. “He hits right in thc middle of 6ur lineup and gets his share of walks ns well as hits. He has a good command of the strike tone and he is a smart hitter.’’ hi lhe second game against Bronson, Maple Valley’s four game win streak came to a halt, perhaps because for thc first time in two weeks they took an early lead and did not haw to come from behind. The game was highlighted by an outstand­ ing pitching performance by freshman Kyle Brumm. “He really matured as a pitcher today,’’ Carpenter said. “Hopefully, it will carry over.” Bronson loaded thc bases with no outs in the seventh inning and as darkness fell over lhe landscape a toughness seemed to come over Brumm. He got designated hitter Hayden Jergcns to pop the ball up in lhe infield, struck out Frankie Cabrera and retired Tyler Grayhill on a weak pop up to shortstop Cody Sivycr to One bad idea leads to another Hastings Police arrested a 42-year-old Lake Odessa man on several charges after he lied during a traffic stop attempt April 30. An officer responding to a fight complaint involving the man saw the suspect’s burgundy Mazda leave the area near East State Road and Wilson Street. When the officer attempted to stop the suspect, he fled in his vehicle. A short lime later, the man and his vehicle were found in a field off East Slate Road near Charlton Park Road stuck in an embankment. 'Hie man was taken into custody, after a foot chase and lodged at the Barry' County Jail. Later, officers learned that the driver also had struck a pedestrian w ho sought treatment at Pennock Hospital. The victim, a 37-y ear-old Hastings man. told officers he had heard a crash in the area of East Blair and North East streets, went to investigate and was struck by lhe suspect. The pedestrian was treated and released from lhe hospital, and thc extent of his injuries were believed to be minor. Thc suspect is facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of .15 percent, fleeing and eluding a police officer, driving on a suspended license, assault with a motor vehicle, leaving lhe scene of property damage accidents and a per­ sonal injury accident. Store is not a hideout DK Marathon game planned forMaj^l Weather permitting. the-Delton Kellogg Baseball Program is planning to host its sec­ ond annual DK Baseball and Friends Marathon Game Saturday, May 21 at lhe Delton Kellogg varsity field. 'Fhe event will involve the playing of con­ tinuous baseball between 9 a m. and 6 p.m., with breaks scheduled in for a pot-luck lunch and a team Home-Run Derby contest. For those parenlsTriendV alumni whowould like lo participate, it is asked that they contact coach Bill Humphrey to allow coor­ dination of participant playing schedules. “Last year was a great time and a fantastic chance to touch base w ith long-tjme friends,’’ said Humphrey. “By all means do not be shy about playing, especially if you’re getting that spring fever.” All pitching will be performed by a pitch­ ing machine to keep things rolling. Delton Kellogg players, coaches, parents, friends, and alumni are all invited to partake in thc festivities. Lakewood golf one of three teams tied atop CAAC-White Hastings Police observed an individual known to have a suspended driver’s license driving in lhe parking lot ot a Hastings store April 27. The 30-ycar-old Hastings driver tied on fixit into lhe store. When officers confronted him. he attempted to run and then f ought with the arresting officer as he was taken into custody. The man, who also had been consuming intoxicants, was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving on a sus(>ended license, second offense, and resisting and obstructing a police officer. Keys make vehicle theft easy Hastings Police are investigating thc theft of two motor vehicles in lhe last week. The first vehicle was taken April 28 from Hannah Lane and recovered April 29. A resident found lhe abandoned vehicle on Star School Road and called police. The second vehicle was taken April 30 on West Clinton Street and recovered by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department in a ditch outside of Vermontville. Both vehicles had keys inside the cars, and it is unknow n if the thefts were related. Anyone with information about the thefts is asked lo call the Hastings Police Department. 269-945-5744, or Silent Observer at 1-8OO-3IO9031. Deputies check out incident with copper On April 25. Barry' County Sheriff Deputies responded to Crane Road in Middleville on a reported breaking and entering. The house was for sale and in foreclosure. The real estate company handling thc sale (old deputies that in the previous week or two. all the copper pipes had been removed from the house. According to the report, there was no other damage to the dwelling. Locks on thc home have since been changed. The case is closed with no suspects. • Arriving campers don’t have gas Deputies responded to Whispering Waters Campground April 30 on a report of missing propane tanks. The campground on North Irving Road, reported that five full 30-g.dlon propane tanks had been removed from campers that had been stored over w inter. Value of the tanks was estimated at $610. The owner saidjhe thief took only 30-gallon tanks and left (he 20-gallon tanks, even though they were full. According lo the report, the suspect unhooked the tanks and replaced the Link covers, giving lhe appearance lhe tanks were still there. The case is closed with no suspects. Thief was bold in the daylight A man contacted deputies April 30, saying three tractor tire rims, a front-end loader bracket and a cement mixer had been taken from his Osborne Road property near Delton. The farmhouse and outbuildings, he said, are usually unoccupied, except for the week­ ends Deputies spoke with neighbors about the theft, one of whom said he saw a white nnle loading articles into a burgundy truck. The neighbor didn't report the observation, nee he figured no one would steal in broad daylight and therefore believed the man must have had permission. The case is active pending further investigation. Grand Rapids man turns himself in a 39 year-old Grand Rapids man went to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department April o turn himself in on a warrant. The w arrant was confirmed, the man searched, and he w as Liken to Hie booking area. The warrant was for child neglect or support. I he man w as unable to post bond. Lakewood, Williamston and Lansing Catholic are' in a three-way tic for the to ( m the Capital Area Activities Conterence White Division hoys’ golf race after two jam­ borees. Williamston won Thursday s league com­ petition at Centennial Acres in ^unficij a team score of 159. Lansinp EJitholie was second with a 152. followed by Ltkew^xl 167. Portland 168, CorutH’3 185 and pCITv 188. ? yl»m Barker led Lakewo<yJ wnh a 40 rhc Vikings a|M) got a 41 from T;,>’,or Axdorff, u 42 i’loin Ben Ridder and a 44 from Mackenzie Doane. . . Catholic had l"0 ol 1 K* day's top ’‘corers, including niedal|Isl Jnkc Johnson flred u |he C ougarx’ Brciu Ma^hall was third with a W’il’ainshm was led by Keaton Fate’s 37. Hie Hornets also got |’3,r 0 4()s »n>tn bpcncerOtLirson and DJ Waih ns Well ;is a 42 itom Evan Fox. Someone's getting healthy in the Bronx itics were called by a woman claiming her credit card had been used for an online h ’ of vitamins. Die woman told deputies April 26 that she was checking her credpurcha^ 4anJ|ne whcn shc noticed a charge of $43 she had not made. Capitol One d Car Ilard told the woman the charge was made with her previous address, a dilTercnt Master• shipped to New York, specifically the Bronx. The deputy made contact n;,,kC’/^Economic Crime Center and spoke to an agent, who promised to note lhe inci n dent The ca>e i> tiosed landing further information. Eleven days is more than just late aS xear-old Battle Creek man went lo the sheriffs department to report his current ‘ Bellevue. According to the teport, thc man was a registered sex offender and n\lTvs late in verifying his address, fhe man was issued a citation for failure to cum- h reporting duties. He told deputies he had been in a traffic accident in October and 1legs and six ribs. He told deputies he has been in and out of rehabilitation Its•,l? / •• leaving the hospital in January. He said he understood his need to register but ,H? unable to get to thc sheriff’s department in time. '1’he report was forwarded to lhe pXvinor’s office. �Page 16 - Thursday. May 5.2011 -The HaM>nys D^n,i ■■11 B a Saxon softball team has now won seven in a row The Saxon varsity softball leant has won • >c\ en m n row after a sweep of its O-K Gold Conference doublehcadcr with Thormipple Kellogg in Hastings Tuesday. Hasting* pounded out 13-3 and 10-0 victo­ ries over the Trojans. The Saxons had all thc runs they would need in thc opener alter three innings. Shelby Roush Ind an RBI single and Katie DcVncs an RBI double m the opening inning to PlH their team up 2-0. In the third, the Saxons added on two more runs on an RBI double from Morgan Stowe and an RBI ground-out by Heather Gdula. The Trojans pulled within a run on n threerun home run by Brie Ricketts in the top o the fourth inning, but the Saxons bounced right back with three runs of their own in the bottom of thc fourth when Roush hit a threenin home run of her own. It was Roush s lilt i home run of thc season. She finished thc day with seven hits in thc two games and is cur­ rently baiting 653 for the season. In the fifth inning the Saxons used the long ball again lo increase their lead, as Lexi Clow led the inning off with her first home tun of thc season. Christa Mathis followed with a triple and then Tara Harding delivered a tworun home run to make the score 10-3 lhe Saxons finished their scoring in the sixth inning when a walk to Stowe was fol­ lowed by consecutive singles from Gdula and Clow. Mathis then hit her second triple of thc „ rr j 1 ’ I and 12-0. Catholic t cn . . on| n)„ ol |he Tbe. mSngXr and a pair ol singles I|; ,i । (he win on the mound a. ,,;u *rdi shc d rlp earn^ । stnlvk (Mlt (h she ,|ld n^dftve tla’\nnr’ t inning of T:inu’ one in rh?‘ » n nr for the Saxons was the >ev1 U ih a til tied - even runs on base hits ,n *’, the s-’xO”s scnrv(1 Hrst on a honk. Y alding. The Saxons added two n, n f"”n. 1 0I1d. then fivc in the fourth top of the third inning. Hastings scored four more times in the fourth inning when Harding walked. Roush singled. DeVries doubled and Rozell tripled and then scored on a passed ball. In the fifth inning Meade and Harding reached base on Trojan errors, and both scored on a base hit from Roush. Roush would then score on a sacrifice fly from Stowe. Thc Saxons’ final two runs scored in the seventh inning on doubles from Mathis and Roush and a fielder’s choice ground out by DeVries. Thc Saxons currently are 6-2 in the O-K Gold conference, tied for second place. Thc Saxons’ overall record stands at 11-2. Hastings took the Silver Division Championship at Saturday’s Gull Lake Invitational at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. Hastings opened the tournament with a 10­ 8 win over Battle Creek Lakeview, then earned a spot in the championship game with an 8-7 win over Haslett. In thc championship game, the Saxons pounded out 15 hits to beat Decatur 18-0 in three innings. The Saxons scored six times in thc first inning of lhe championship game, an inning that was highlighted by a grand slam home run off lhe bat of Gdula. Tlte Saxons would explode for ten more runs in inning number two, a rally that includ­ ed doubles from Stowe and DeVries and the game’s second home run, this one off lhe bat of Roush. The Saxons would finish their scoring with two more runs in the third inning, which fea­ tured yet another Saxon home run, this one off the bat of Stowe. “Wc know that we have a real strong hitting team, but I would have never expected this,” said Saxon head coach Doug Griggs. “To have over 35 hits, including six home runs, on the day was amazing to me and I hope it con­ tinues. The best part is that it’s everyone up and down thc lineup hitting lhe ball.” Harding earned the victory on the mound in the championship game, as she allowed just three hits and recorded three strikeouts. Stowe and Rozell hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning of their win over Lakeview. In die end, the Saxons scored three times in the fifth inning to come from 8-7 down to sore the win. Harding earned the win on the mound for die Saxons, recording four strikeouts. Hastings took a 7-5 lead in thc fourth inning, then used a home run by DeVries in the sixth to hold on for its one-run victory over Haslett in lhe semifinals. Meade was the winning pitcher for lhe Saxons against the Vikings. She recorded two strikeouts and didn’t issue a walk. Die Saxons also scored a couple of big wins last Friday, topping Grand Rapids Mradc earned lhe pitching victory as she struck out five, walked one- and allowed jus one Ini. ......... DK boys’ track team wins 3 Chamber golf outing offering KVA duals in one afternoon early registration savings game to score two more runs. Handing got the win on the mound, by striking out three Trojan batters while giving up three walks and four hits. In game two it was Lakcn Meade’s tum to take the mound for the Saxons and she responded by pitching a shutout and leading the Saxons to a 10-0 win. She struck out four and allowed just three hits and two walks. Roush had an RBI single, after a double by Mathis, to start lhe game two scoring in thc Hanlmp. Stowe and Ro/rll highlighted thlivv-nm fourth In the fifth the Saxons got their runs thanks to < on .u.mive tingles from DeVries Mcmk* and Salazar and u home mn from Rou -h. The golf outing is the chamber of commerce’s largest fundraiser and draws learns from businesses and organizations all over Barry County. The 25th annual Barry County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing will lx- Friday, June 3. at the Hastings Country Club. Attendees can look forward to a round of golf at the Hastings Country Club, followed by lunch and awards, including door prizes donated by members of the business community The outing will feature several contest holes, including a $10,000 hole-in-onc con­ test sponsored by Miller Real Estate. Golfers will have the opportunity to try the longest drive, most accurate and closest-to lhe-pin shots to win Barry Bucks which can be redeemed at any of the more than 130 partic­ ipating Chamber member businesses. New for 2011. the chamber is offering an early registration rate of S35O for teams who register prior to May 10. Regular registration remains at $395 per foursome. Team registra­ tion includes golf for four, lunch and eligibil ity for door prizes. Register by calling 269­ 945-2454 or email lynn<"niibarry.com. Another highlight of the chamber golf out­ ing is the grand prize raffle, featuring a top prize of $ 1.000 cash donated by the chamber golf committee. Additional prizes include a “stay and play” Gun Lake prize package fea­ turing overnight accommodations at the Bay Pointe Inn. $100 in slot play at the Gun Like Casino. $50 gift certificate to Sandhill Cafe and a round of golf 3t Yankee Springs Golf Course. The raffle also w ill feature approxi­ mately 10 additional prizes valued at more than $150 each donated by local businesses. Tickets for thc rJBe are available for sale now at lhe chamber office for S5 each or five for $20. Winners need not Ik- present. For more information^ call lhe Barry County Chamber ol Commerce at 269 945-2454 or visit vvww.mibapy^ i' Thc golf outipR the chamber's largest fundraiser each pM. enabling the organiza­ tion to continue ki provide county-wide serv­ ices to its memters and to the greater com munity. The event would not be possible without lhe support of this year’s title spon­ sor. Chemical Bank, and support sponsor. Uitnar Construction. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys* track and field team is the first team in the Kalama/cx) Valley Association to get as many as four duals in so far this spring, and the Panthers are perfect so far. I he Panthers improved to 4-0 in thc KVA with wins over Schoolcraft. GalesburgAugusta and Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraf t Tuesday. Delton lopped thc Rams 104.5 32.5 and the Comets 116-21. Thc scoring with thc host Eagles was much closer, with the Panthers pulling out a 70-67 win. Tlie Panthers won thc day’s final race to finish off the Eagles, taking the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 36.87 seconds. Delton Kellogg didn’t have too much to worry about going in to the 1600-meter relay . a.k.a the 4x400, as thc Panthers swept the top three spots in thc four-team race in the 400-nietcr dash. That sweep was led by Tyler Bourdo’s time of 51.86 seconds. Tyler Dempsey was second in 55.47 and Connor Wolschlcger third in 55.84. Bourdo took two individual events in the dual with thc Eagles, also winning thc 800metcr run in 2:05.64. , 'Hie only other win on lhe track for the Delton boys in the win over Schoolcraft came from Adam May’s time of 11.61 in the 100-metcr dash. In the field, Delton Kellogg had Ryan Watson win thc high jump by clearing 5 feet 6 inches, Wolschlegcr win the long jump at 17-7.5. and Ryan Hoeberling win the pole vault at 11-0. The Delton boys swept the top three scoring places against the Eagles in both lhe pole vault and the long jump. Schoolcraft’s Charles Edick won the two throws, hitting a mark of 134-8 in the discus and 45-2 in the shot put. Casey Hogarth also won two events for lhe Eagles, taking the 110-metcr high hurdles in 16.08 and lhe 300-meler intermediate hur­ dles in 40.77. Schoolcraft’s girls also improved to 4-0 in thc league. The Eagles topped the Delton girls 116-21 in their league dual Tuesday. The Panthers downed Galesburg-Augusta 77-43 and tied Kalamazoo Christian 66-66. Andrea Polley and Courtenay Dirks turned in the lop performances of lhe day for Delton. Polley won the 300-mcter low hur­ dles in 51.26. Dirks won the shot put w ith her throw of 26-8.25. Those were the only two wins for Delton in its dual with Schoolcraft. Polley was a part of four wins against both Galesburg-Augusta and Kalamazoo Christian. She took the pole vault in those duals by clearing 7-6. and also teamed with Amanda Mikolajczyk. Kelsey Sofia and Jolene Drum to win the 1600-meter relay in 4:47.90 and with Katie Hayward. Mikolajczyk and Nicole Thompson lo'win thc 800-meter relay in 2.02.35. Drum topped the Comets' and Rams’ best in lhe 800-meter run with a time of 2:36.34 and the 1600-meter run in 5:52.21. Mikolajczyk added a win in the high jump, clearing 4-8. Delton Kellogg’s boys headed into the KVA duals having won Friday’s David Courser Relays at Bath High School. Delton’s boys finished the day with 108 points, well ahead of second-place Bath which had 84. Hillsdale was third with 44 points, followed by Vestaburg 32 and Carson City-Crystal 16. Thc Panthers were first or second in every event but one, and in that one they were third. Trevor Curtice and Dakota Goyings won lhe discus relay for Delton with a total dis­ tance of 240-8. Watson and Billy Schut teamed to win the high jump relay w ith a height of 11-0. 'The team of Bourdo and Wolschlcger won the long jump relay with a distance of 39-1. On the track, Delton won seven of nine events. Noah Daniels. Schut. Michael Bassett and Brandon Robbins won the shuttle hurdle relay in 1:15.55. Wolschlegcr. Hoeberling. May and Bourdo teamed up to win the Spring Medley Relay in 2:32.54. Beau Zelenock, Hoeberling. Wolschlegcr and May won the 400-meter relay in 45.84. Dempsey. May, Robbins and Bourdo won the middle dis­ tance relay in 6:09.24. Dillon Kelley, Franklin James. Brady Mills and Kaleb Pluchinsky won the freshman distance relay in 10:17.79. The thrower relay was won by Delton’s trio of Trevor Curtice. Evan Curtice and Dempsey in 51.16. Tlte Panthers closed out thc meet with lhe team of Wolschlcger, Dempsey. Hoeberling and Bourdo winning the 1600-meter rclav in 3:36.77. Delton baseball swept by Fennf ield and K-Christian Pole vault record-setter helps HMS boys to title at Delton The Hastings Middle School boys' track and field team reiebrates its championship at Saturday's Delton Kellogg Invitational. The Saxons finkhed the ten-team meet with 100 points. Leading the way for Hastings was Jason Slanohter who set a new school record in the pole vault with a jump of 10 feel 4 inches Shier also finished first in the 800-meter run and he was a member of the winning X-meter relay team. Other first place winners for Hastings were Chance Miller nt °n Post Cole Harden, and Austin Clow. ’ ru*. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Pennfield scored six runs in lhe final two innings of game one and then five runs in the final two innings of game two to score a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association victories over visiting Delton Kellogg Tuesday. The host Panthers scored an 8-4 win in game one and then took game two 9-4 thanks to the late rallies. Thc two losses drop Delton Kellogg’s KVA record to 1-5 on the year. Tyler Moore was thc winning pitcher in game one and also started the ball rolling for Pcnnfield by hitting a two-run homer in the third inning to break open a 0-0 game. Ryan Hook (1-3). the first of three DK pitchers, took lhe loss Hook also led the DK offense with an RBI single and a two-run double. Other successful DK hitters were Jeff Bissell with two doubles and an RBI, Nick Brindley with a double, Zach Eib with a single, and Willy Tixld with a single. Pennfield got a pair of singles from Aaron Fox. a single, a double and three RBI from Logan White, and a single a two RBI from Chad Bullock. Brayden Bennett led Pcnnfield with five single,s and two RBI to take the night cap. After Pcnnfield had taken a 4-0 lead, DK fought back to within a run. before watching Pcnnfield score five runs over thc last two innings to seal the victory. Fox was the winning hurler for Pcnnfield. Jared Buckland (1-2), the first of three DK pitchers, took lhe loss. Hook had a single, double, and two RBI, and Jeff Bissell added a single, a double and one RBI. Brindley, Buckland, and Kasey Braska each had singles for Delton. In both games, the DK defense had sever­ al fine fielding plays including multiple div­ ing catches by center fielder Bissell, a diving stub by left fielder Aaron Hakes, and a couple slick fielding plays by middle infielder Buckland. The Delton boys arc back at it in lhe league Friday when they take on Hackett Catholic Central. Last Friday. Kalamazoo Christian scored a pair Qf wins over Delton Kellogg, slamming 23 hits over the course of 11 innings. The Comets look game one 14-1 in five innings. Jared Buckland pitches lor Delton dur­ ing game two against Pennfield Friday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) then won lhe night-cap 9-5. Besides the hitting. Kalamazoo Christian was extremely sharp defensively especially in game two when the Comets threw out four DK lunners on the base-paths. “Every time we tried to push the action on the base-paths. Kalamazoo Christian made us pay, ’ said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey. “Over the years, Kalamazoo Christian consistently has been a very com­ petitive and classy program Their perform­ ance on Friday did nothing but uphold this reputation.” lhe Comets Jacob Webb four-hit sevenRBI performance over the course of the dou­ ble header. Zach Young and had the only two Delton hits in game one. Hook added a pair ol singles in game two. and Austin Pinks and Bissctt bad hits as well. �The Hastings Sanner — Thursday. May 5. 2011 — Page 17 TK boys top FHE, while hy Brett Bremer Th • T • Editor GoldV n?*,n ,X)^S ^ave l'assed ’heir reason nncTnn fwm *” °f Insl varsil> boys’ ’rack w hh IT1 ,mPmvcd 3-1 in lhe league P , * '"l57 v,cl<*y over vbiting Forest Hills i-astcm Thursday afternoon. and is now 4-2 * r ? l<Wng Hastings Monday and falling to Pirkd.Cak^.Cn,cd0nia 1Wsda.v Lhe 'Trojan £ u1X11 ,n du* Ie*gue now after falling to and then scoring wins over thc Saxons and Scots lot o \ Wc just don’t have a Funk'* s:dd TK boys’ head coach Matt hut t • 1° iCan ’hose firsts and seconds. .. on’fht look what we did. When you can sueep an event or two it really helps.” .1 i^irO’,*in'IS'VePt 400-mcter dnsh. and ‘ . • .J101 °r second but first and sccthrr*f* ”f °dlcrs The Hojans also won three of the four relays. 4(sn aJVll-^rdWa^ *cd ’be TroJan s'v«cp of lhe X). hitting the finish line in 54.87 seconds. v next two runners across thc finish line 7 7,nn,ng ’heir first competitive 400• " ’’h Allen Tandy placing second m 36 8 and Greg Hamilton'third in 56.28. , made some changes in that and that worked out well.” said Funk. Tanin Eckhofi won the 110-mctcrhigh hur­ dles in 15.49 and the long jump with a mark of 18 feet 11.5 inches. Those were tw'o events *hcrc the Trojans finished first and second, 'rona was second in 110-meter hurdles in 16.73 and Hamilton second in the long jump at 18-6.75. Trey Mahon led the Trojans to a 1-2 finish in lhe discus, with a personal record throw of 141-5. Josh Christensen was second at 114-2. The Trojans also had Brandon Nicholas win lhe high jump by clearing 5-8, and Raymond win the 200-metcr dash in 24.44. Raymond was also a part of wins in thc two sprint relays. He (earned with Josh Bremer. Ordway and Hamilton to win the 800-meter relay in I minute 37.31 seconds, and with Hamilton. Bremer and Tandy to win the 400mcter relay in 46.14. l he Trojan foursome of Bremer. Caleb Scheidel, EckhofT and Ordway won lhe 1600-meter relay at lhe end of the night in 3:46.02. Tkojnn distance runner Dustin Brummei was second in both the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. and set a new personal record in the 3200 with his time of 10:18.49 Spencer Ferris won two events to pace the Hawks, winning thc 1600-meter run in 4:42.28 and thc 800 in 2:04.10. Thomapple Kellogg’s girls had depth issues when compared lo lhe Hawks. TK's girls actually won nine of the 17 events, but suffered a 78-59 defeat. Tlie Trojans only had two scorers or more in two of the 12 individ­ ual events, and Forest Hills Eastern won the first three relay races of the day. Tlte shot put was the best event of thc day for thc TK girls, with the trio of Erin Ellinger, Aimee Ellinger and DJ Minor earning a sweep. Erin won with a throw of 34-4. Aimce was second at 30-5 and Minor third at 30-4. Erin also won the discus with a throw of 113­ 5. The only other event where the Trojans had two placers was thc 3200-meter run, with Allyson Winchester winning in 11:32.01 and Casey Lawson placing third in 11:57.62. The Hawks’ Alyssa Dyer was between them in 11:48.33. Winchester also won lhe 800 in 2:25.17 and thc 1600 in 5:14.25. Hana Hunt won two individual events for TK, taking thc 400 in 1:01.95 and tying for first in the high jump by clearing 4-10. Arielle By I lied Hunt for the top spot in thc high jump, and also outran her in the two sprints. By I w on thc 100 in 12.77 and thc 200 in 26.94. Hunt was third in the 100 and sec­ ond in the 200. Kasey Blank won both hurdle races for the Hawks, finishing the 100-mcter hurdles in 16.85 and the 300-metcr low hurdles in 52.01. Eastern’s Sam Reno won the long jump at 15- suffer first Gold loss The Trojans’ Brittany London clears the bar at 10 feet in tn® Pole vault Thursday during her teams‘dual wiih Forest Hills Eastern. (Pnoto by Brelt Bremer) TK’s only other winners were Brittany London. who cleared 1®® ,n 1 c Pule vault, and the 1600-meter relay team of Grace Possctt, Shelbi Sheperd, Kimi Johnson and Stephanie Rytiak which finished in 4:38.38. Caledonia’s girls and 1K s girls now both have one loss in the league alter the Trojans’ 79-58 win over the Scots iuesday. The Caledonia boy s topped the Trojans 88-49. Thornapple Kellogg’s Caleb Scheidel (right) outsprints Forest Hills Eastern's Ethan Carigon for second place in the 800-meter run Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons start string of four TK earns lopsided wins over Wayland four days with win by Brett Bremer Thornburgh scored a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Sports Editor Da’Chjron Robinson The Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team started The Saxon first doubles team of Cara a full week by scoring its first O-K Gold Cancunnan and Katie Secord scored a 6-0.6­ Conference victory of the season Tuesday. 0 win over Yasme Wells and Bry ana Walker. Hastings topped visiting Ottawa Hills 8-0 ?\t second doubles. Hastings’ Victoria to improve to I -1 in the league this season. Pemberton and Katherine Taylor won 6-0. 6­ The Bengals forfeited third and fourth sin­ 0 over Essence Foster and De/\ndrea Sallie. gles and doubles flights. Hastings was scheduled to return to the “I’m happy that everyone played up. They courts at Wayland Wednesday, and will host all did their Itest,” said Saxon head coach Caledonia Thursday and Thomapple Kellogg Friday. Julie Severn.**. The two singles matches were competitive. “I’m looking forw ard to lhe rest of our con­ ference (matches).” said Scvems. ”1 feel like Hastings’ Hannah Smith topped the Bengals’ Alexa Peterson 6-3. 6-4 at first singles. In lhe the girls are going to l>e able to pull out some second singles match. Hastings’ Sarah good wins.” Thornapple Kellogg’s Andrew Wingeier dives safely back to the base, under­ neath Wayland’s first baseman, during the top of the sixth inning of game one Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It was cold. It was wet. It was windy. But Thomapple Kellogg's varsity baseball team finally got to play some games last week. The Trojans look advantage of lhe opportunity. Thomapple Kellogg pounded out 11-2 and 15-2 wins over Wayland in an O-K Gold dou­ bleheader in Middleville 'Thursday. TK head coach Tim Penfield said the grounds crew at TKHS needs to be commended. Thc Trojans were the visitors in the two games, which were .supposed to Ik* played in Wayland. 'Die Trojans broke open a 1-0 bailgame in the top of the sixth inning of game one. Jacob McCarty flew out to left field to open the inning for the Trojans, but he would eventual­ ly become the ninth straight Trojan to touch home plate in thc inning before the Wildcats got out number two. The highlight of thc rally was a grand slam home run off the bat of Patrick Bobolts. after the Trojans had already scored two runs on a single from Spencer Nault. Nault would finish with two singles and three RBls in the inning. Other hits in thc inning for lhe Trojans, which included five walks, a Wayland error, and one batter hit by a pitch, were a double from Robby Ensicn and an RBI single from McCarty. Tyler Karcher also had an RBI ground out. TK had nine hits total in the game Dylan VanPutten threw five strong innings, striking out five while walking three to earn the win. Austin tajeak threw lhe last two innings, striking out five of thc six batters he faced. McCarty went the distance on lhe mound in the 15-2 game two win. He struck out two and walked three. The TK bats were even hotter in game two, with 14 hits • ten of those went for extra bases. Jacob Bultcina. McCarty. Karcher, Andrew Wingeier. and Brendan Hudson all con­ tributed with doubles, while Bobolts, Ensicn, u»d VanPutten each smacked triples * The Trojans are now 10 0 in the O-K Gold Conference after scoring a couple of league wins in Hastings Tuesday. The Trojans and Saxons finish their league set with one game in Middleville this afternoon. Delton’s boys were 3=1 in league duals late last week Delton Kelloggs vanity boys’ golf team scored a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association viclories at Mullenhurst Wednesday, loppmg both Olivet and Maple Valley. 1 The Panthers shot a 166. to the Eaeles’ 171 and lhe Lions’175. 1 Delton Kellogg’s Mitchell Wandell and Maple Valley’s Caleb Walker tied for day s low round, both shooting a 36. The Panthers also got a 41 ’from Zack Simon, a 43 from Charlie Hoadlcy and a 46 from Adam Farrah. Behind Walker for Maple Valley Ian Cogswell and Nick Lszler both shot a 46 and Nate Egbert added a 47. ‘nd Olivet got a 40 from Tyler Masters a 41 from Keagan Carpenter and a pair o’f 45. from Jake Maas and Shawn Shumaker Delton then was I-J in KVA action at Oak Hills Golf Course Thursday. Schoolcraft was 2-0 on the day with a team score of 172, fo|. lowed by Delton Kellogg with a l80 and Constantine with a 223. Wandell had the day’s best round, fifing a thive-over-par 38. Delton also got a 44 fron\ Simon and 4X from Nick Blincoc and a 50 from Farrah. Bob Schultz led Schoolcraft with a 39, and his teammate Max Bales added a 41. It was a busy end to the week for the Delton golfers. They placed seventh at Friday’s ten team Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs («oU Coilrse Simon led the Panthers with an 80, which put him in a three-way tie for tenth p|aec DeWitt took the day’s championship with a team score of 313. followed by Forest Hills Eastern 319, Forest Hills Northern 319, West Catholic 320, Byron Center 333, Caledonia 342, Delton Kellogg 353. Wyoming Park 365, Thomapple Kellogg 366 and K^loggsvilh 491. Forest Hilh Eastern’s Griff Billups was lhe day’s top player, shooting a 75. West Latholic s Sam Weatherhead and Stcsc .Strain lied for second with a pair of 76s lo lead the Falcons. Behind Simon for Delton. Wandell shot an »5. Nick Blincoc an 89 and Farrah a 99. Ihomapple Kellogg got an 87 horn josh MmSickle, a 93 from Eric Pil<h- a 94 jro|n Alex Koetsicr and d 92 from K<T’al1 1 ,n»nias DeWitt Uas |he onh u.am "»’h thrce polfen under K{) on lhe day. 'iMei lul l,,: I-umheK will, a .while I'is 'eammates Al« J„ne, and R>‘‘" '"‘th s|l«t a 78. JUhan Sl.dI addcd peWitt s fourth Sc«re, an 80 Mitinas first singles player Hannan bmnn reacneb n.yn ne.. a shot against Ottawa Hills’Alexa Peterson Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tuesday. (P^'° 8re,( Bremer) �Page 18 - Thursday. May 5. 2011 - The Hastmgs Banner The Saxons’ Taylor Carpenter turns up fieldXvith the ball during Friday evening's non-conference contest with Rogers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It has been some time since thc Hastings or Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team was battling for a conference championship. That hasn't taken any of the fire out of their rivalry’ though “We knew it was going to be a battle no matter what. because its Hastings/Middlevillc,” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Joel Strickland after his team's 2-1 overtime win over the host Saxons on Pierce Field Tuesday. on penalty kick in extra time Hastings’ Morgan Hubbell and Thornapple Kellogg-S shannon Hooper battle for possession in the midfield during Tuesdays O-K Gold Conference contest on Pierce Field in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings was whistled for a handball in its own box 45 seconds into the first of two ten minute overtime sessions, and the Irojans Holly Tripp converted on the ensuing penally kick lo put her team up a goal. "This week I saw thc (rule) of two ten minute (overtimes) and we play both of them.” Strickland said. “We’re not deep, so our girls they’re working. 1 told them at lhe end of the game they had heart and they played incredibly hard. Hastings is a good team and they played hard and they’re tough. Hats go off to them for working hard and Sta^Th *n l^c 8arnc They -ol a 9u*ck one 0,1 us., iney gol tjJC f|rst gOa| on us anj |t fej( like wc just foueht back. We just stayed with >< and didn’t gct dOwn.” . ®oa’ ty the Saxons’ Grace Bcnnivedez, i r<rShC *Ored earl> in lhc r,rsl ,1a,f’ was u,e i n noe.in lhc £amc until the Trojans’ a- ey •dsitis knotted the score early in the secon half. Balsitis was assisted by Nicole Humphrey and Demi Scott on the play, which 7aS.StHned b> Kenzie Webster who punched the ball m to cause a scramble in front of the Saxon net. Every Viking wins at least @ne at invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood varsity girls’ tennis coach Martin Snoap told his players that they’d have to play good lo win a match Saturday, on the way lo the Grand Rapids Christian Invitational. He told them they'd have to play their best two win two matches. Lakewood won at least won match al every flight, finishing fourth al the tough eight-team tournament. Saxon goalkeeper Bri Sinclair knocks down a Thornapple Kellogg corner kick as teammate Kelsey DeVroy and the Trojans' Chelsea Totten look on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans controlled the attack for much of the final 20-minutes of regulation after Balsitis’ game-tying goal, but couldn’t get another ball past Saxon keeper Bri Sinclair. The Trojans fired 17 shots in the contest. Thc Saxons were slowed down a bit in the extra lime by a couple of yellow cards, but they kept battling. A great chance by Jennifer Feldpausch early in the second half of the overtime flew just to thc right of the Trojan net. Grand Rapids Catholic Central topped lhe Saxons 5-2 in league action Iasi Wednesday in Hastings Alex Heffron scored four goals in the first half for the Cougars. “She’s an excellent player and if you can’t contain her you are in trouble, as we were.” said .Saxon head coach Sarah Smith. The Saxons came out looking for some revenge in lhe second half, and did a much better job of finding the right match-up against Heffron. Taylor Carpenter netted the Saxons’ first goal. Meghan VanZyl raced in for a one-onone with the Cougar keeper. Her shot didn’t have enough behind it as she collided with the goalie, but Carpenter was crashing on the back side to knock it in. Liter in the second half. Morganne Hubbell knocked in a comer kick from Haley Wagner with a header. “She has been fantastic on those this year,” Smith said of Hubbell. “That was one of her main goals, w'as to score on comer kicks. In past years we have been lacking on those, but she is doing well finding the back of thc net and those are great opportunities for us to fin­ ish.” Heffron finished the scoring, firing in a penalty kick late in the second half. W //mite Grandville girls to M §U$ m B<S)S§ Lakewood second doubles player Maggie Wernet hits a forehand shot during her semifinal round match against Wayland at Saturday’s Grand Rapids Christian Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings’ Abby Haskin hits a back­ hand return against Grand Rapids Christian during the first doubles champi­ onship Saturday at the Grand Rapids Christian Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings’ top two doubles teams did win two matches each, to reach lhe finals at their respective flights. Both teams wound up as lhe runners-up. Abby Haskin and Olivia Salazar teamed up for a second-place finish at first doubles for the Vikings, lopping the team from East Kentwood in lhe opening round in two close sets and then winning a super tie-breaker 10­ 5 in place of a third set against Unity Christian in the semifinals. Unity Christian took the first set in the semifinal 6-4, before thc Viking duo rallied to w in the second set in a tie-breaker 7-6(7). Grand Rapids Christian’s top doubles team of Erin Shields and Kaitlin Chazza lopped Haskin and Salazar in the finals (>-0, 6-4. Lakewood’s second doubles team of Lcxi Fetterman and Maggie Wemet also had to win a super lie bleaker in thc semifinals, they won it 10-8 over the Wayland tram of Taylor Cooper and Shaun Steams. Wayland had won thc first set 6-3, then the Vikings came back to lake the second 6-4 Fetterman and Wemet topped the Zeeland West learn of Aubrey Utting and Rachel Luiz, in the opening round 6-2,6 2 • Mona Shoa-s' second doubles team of Ally Vaughan and Samm Jensen lopped Fetterman and Wemet in lhe finals 6-3, 6 0. Nicole Fleck at third singles and the Viking fourth doubles team of Olivia Bala and Heather Rice were fourth at their respective flights. The Lakewood girls fell to 0-2 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with an 8-0 loss to Portland Thursday. The top two doubles teams were the only ones to win a set for the Vikings. Tile Lakew ood duo of Haskin and Salazar bell 6­ 4. 3-6.6-2 at first doubles. ’Fhe Viking second doubles team of Fclterman and Wemet suf­ fered a 6-2.3-6, 6-1 loss. The tightest of the four singles matches was at number two, where Portland’s Emily Quinn scored a 6-2, 6-2 victory over the Vikings’ Hannah Morris. Portland also had Ellee Eldridge score a 6­ 0, 6-0 win over Brooke Fox at number one singles. Charli Greenhoe scored a 6-1. 6-1 at number three over Fleck, and Katie Blake at number four top Gross 6-1,6-0. Valley’s Wooden Bat tourney named after Ken Beardslee Plans have been finalized for lhe May 14 Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament hosted by Maple Valley. Beardslee was the 1949 Vermontville High School graduate who set seven national high school pitching records. Beardslee will be honored by a representa­ tive of Gov. Rick Snyder’s office through lhe efforts of Slate Representative Rick Jones. Members of Beardslee’s family, who now live in Indiana, will be on hand for a special presentation and lhc dedication of a plaque, which will be permanently set up on thc field in Vermontville. Beardslee still holds national records for thc highest average of strikeouts per game with 18.1 for his three year career and 19.0 for bis senior season. He also pitched eight no-hitters and two perfect games. He just missed a third perfect game, which would qualify as a national record, when hi.s catcher dropped a third strike and lhe batter reached first base safely. His career earned run aver­ age was a minuscule 0.32. also a national record, allhough it has not been officially confirmed Beardslee also hold* a number of state "-'eords. including striking out 26 batters tn a ni"? inning game and 25 batters in a 10 A^Xduation. Beardslee pitched for the Ncw Yorit Yankees in their minor league sys,CI» and won 64 games before an injury cut Career short. He lhc" j°ined *he,scoul,n^ »f the Pittsburgh Pirates where he served for more than tw° decades. . . ,.n He f ntly visited his hometown of and often stopped into Maple V’"n I ieh school When he was in town. “Ho t k" c willing to talk to our kids. MaTe Valley Head Coach Bryan C'anw ‘ P,..., ...... a true gentleman ol the and we looked forward to seeing him ^verhe Beardslee will be held lv^rC,n^he first and second game of the ^^nid holder. The Trojans’ Demi Scott slides between Grandville’s Kate Royer (6) and Allie Rossi (10) to clear the ball way during the first half Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Breit Bremer Sports Editor One person who wasn’t too disappointed that the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soc­ cer team had its game with Wayland post­ poned last week was head coach Joel Strickland. He'd like lo be there for il. Strickland had to be away from the team this week, but the Trojans still played very well in thc one game they were able to get in - dropping a 1-0 non conference contest with Grandville in Middleville Thursday. The loss droped the Trojans’ record io 1-5 overall ihis season. They are now 2-5 after scoring an O-K Gold Conference win in Hastings Tuesday. “Grandville is a great tram. They really arc, and obviously it showed,” said Strickland. "They ’re a solid team.” Thc Bulldogs’ Olivia Emery’ scored the game’s lone goal, on a shot through a crowd just over seven minutes into the contest. 1’he Bulldogs did have a few more verv good scoring chances, including a noim blank shot from Riley O’Brien that flew over Mf 'n ,hc r,"al minut« of the fim Alyssa Weesic had an outslandino in lhe net fur the Trojans, despite a the final seconds of the first hP f *?vdrc •“ was hit in lhe face in a scramht / leru TK net. She made"15 f™' of the job of directing the Trojan defend. “ E<XX1 I feel like we’re rrtllv * Strickland said, "and the girls incredibly hard. "I'm proud' ^rw°rklng defense is playing" P “* °f ",e *a> the The Tro jans picked up the an»..i . ond half of the second h iff 1 K ,n lhc scc’ of -ry good scX chaZ" Lmivn Chapmttn bounded iust\ t b* net though, and Holly I rippL ,, "*C Ol the Shot fly just Wide as weU ”"c on-one �lhe Hasting* Banner — Thursday. May 5.2011 - Page 19 Saxon boys get first Gold win, girls get a second by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings' varsity boys’ track and field team ROl its first O-K Gold Conference dual meet victory of the season Tuesday, topping thc shorthanded Ottawa Hills team 121-16. 1 he Saxons started the year 0-4 m the con­ ference. with three of those four losses being decided by a single race - by five points or less. Those three tight losses included a 71-66 relays for Hastings, taking lhe 400 in 45.18 and lhc 800 in 1:34.88. In thc field. TK’s Nicholas won thc high jump by clearing 5 feet S inches. Tanin Eekhoff won the long jump with a mark of 19-7.5. and Man Raymond won the pole vault ,?ss.lo thomapple Kellogg Monday in Hastings. We could very easily be at the top of the league, and won’t be basically because of one race a meet.’’ said Hastings boys’ coach Andy Keller. “With this said, our kids arc perform­ ing very well and we arc progressing well considering the spring. A lot of our lop point scorers are new to track and with lhc horrible weather we've had ihis spring they have mostly learned their events competing at a meet.’' The Saxon girls also split with the Trojans and Bengals. falling to the Trojans Monday and beating the Bengals 91-40 Tuesday to improve to 2-2-1 in lhe league. Tlie Hastings boys won every individual race that was 400-metcrs or less Monday against thc Trojans, while the TK boys won every race that was longer than that, the two longer relays and all five field events. Dustin Bnimmel won thc three distance races for the TK boys, taking t|ie 800-meter run in 2 minutes 7.48 seconds, the 1600 in 4:57.81 and lhe 3200 in 10:47.61. He also teamed with Caleb Scheidel, Brandon Nicholas, and Bronkema to win thc 3200- meter relay in 9:31.5. Jacob Comer won thc two hurdle races for the Saxons, taking the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.23 seconds and the 300-metcr interme­ diate hurdles in 42.92. Josh Coenen won the 100-meter dash for Hastings in 11.23, and his teammate Alc.x Randall won thc 200 in 23.41. Ben Kolanowski w on thc 400 in 54.12. Coenen. Tom Davis. Chad Reedy and Randall combined to win both of thc sprint by clearing 13-0. Trey Mahon won throws, w ith a mark of 43-7.5 in lhe 0 and 138-0 in out fhe (he discus. TK closed esening on the tratf. the team of Scheidel. fxkholf. Jodi l^h and Aaron Ordway winning the )60()' cr relay in 3:41.0. 'r The Saxon boys won every event the hurdle races in their dual lpt Bengals. ‘le The Bengal girls’ team kept things or closer against Saxons. Tuesday, thethe Saxons girls started off on the track with the team of Alain^ ng Kayla Pohl. Christine Maurer an<j Jasc. Bannister winning the 3200-meter fe> a,,a 12:00.47. y >n The Saxons the first of five sweep. . individual event on the day with ;"i Morgan winning the 100-meter hur<||.a,0 I 6 55 seconds. 'Hie Saxon girls also tSUt in top three spots in the 1600-meter njn ;tJ). l"c high jump, and took the only tw0 places in lhe 3200-meter run and t|,„°or’nP meter run. e 8<*>Case won the 1600 in 6:23.27, fl the 3200 in 14:36.98, Nichole Red^.. ,\cr 800 in 2:57 28. Rachel Quillen won th.. 1 ,e jump by clearing 4-10. V The other Saxon winners in inj- . events on the afternoon were Taylor Qj * l,.‘^ the long jump with a mark of 14-7.,er Czmder who cleared 7-9 in the po|c‘ 'cah Taylor Simpson won who lhe disCUv . \a!‘Uthrow of 73-3. and Jillian Bailey whOu a shot put at 27-9. "°'Hhe Hasting also had lhe team Of r ;}nranda WilgUs. Amber Myers and r m r’ Eaton win the 800-meter relay in l:55 In (he boys* meet with the h... ' . lastmgs started the day with the Ra,s* Bn« Miller. Ethan Hayuood. Edw of and Garrett Bowers winning lhe , 0Ma relay in 10:12.7. -w-meter Hastings* Alaina Case races around the track on her way to victory in the 1600-meter run Tuesday against Ottawa Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Die team of 400-meler Coenen. Davis, . and Rundall won the relax inu. 47^ ’e fe00-meter relay in 1:36.56. Coenen^ The Saxons* Josh Coenen gets the baton from teammate Tom Davis for the final leg of the 400-meter relay against Ottawa Hills Tuesday in Hastings. (Photo by Breit Bremer) a win in the 100-meter dash with a lime of 1.1.39. Reedy took the 200 in 24.04. Brandon Johnson won the 4(X) for the Saxons in 55.36. Kolanowski thc 800 in 2:19.00. and Mitchell Singleterry won lhe 1600 in 5:07.26 and the 3200 in 11:36.20. Johnson, Kolanowski, Davis and Jake Dalman teamed to win lhe 1600-meter relay in 3:49.02. In the field. Hastings had Joey Siska win the pole vault by clearing 12-0, Maxwell Clark win the high jump at 5-8. Jakob Bower win the shot put w ith a mark of 37-0. Mike Pcwoski win the discus with a throw of 108­ 5.5, and Devin Bancroft w in lhe long jump by flying 17-7.5. ^usseS! scores twice fete m f5r§4 Mf to help Delton win Positives for TK to take from CtoM tosses by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tlte Trojans saw more than just the ball zipping across the net at them Wednesday. They saw' .some growth. Forest Hills Eastern scored an 8-0 O-K Gold Conference win over the Trojans in Middleville, but TK head coach Larry Seger saw improvements in skills and confidence in his team. The closest match of the afternoon was a 6­ 2.6-3 loss by the Trojan third doubles team of Carly Noah and Michaela Blain. "1 felt real good about these girls and thc way they w'orked the angles," Seger said. ‘They’re finally starting to learn to hit angles instead of just hitting the ball back over thc net. They’re all teaming those things and it was quite evident w ith these two. "Great feet - they were really moving to thc ball. They were aggressive. They were look­ ing at the fourth place team in the state and they weren’t intimidated at all.’’ The Hawks didn’t drop a single game on the singles side of the ledger. The Trojan first doubles team of Shannon Hamilton and Casey Warren fell 6-0, 6-2. TK’s second doubles team of Claudia Dykstra and Laura McKeown fell 6-0, 6-2 as well. Thomapple Kellogg returned to league action against Caledonia Monday, falling 1-7 to the visiting Fighting Scots. T he lone victory for the Trojans came at third doubles where (he team of Noah and Blain scored a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over Caledonia’s Abigail Andrusiak and Jessica Tamburrino. "They believe in themselves,’* Seger said of Noah and Blain. "Fhcy hit better angles. They’re playing at the net a little bit belter." The Trojan pair had lo show some belief in itself to pull out the win in the end, Noah and Blain led the third set 5-1 before lhe Scots ral­ lied to win the next three games. The only games lhe Irojans won on the sin­ gles side were at number one, where Caledonia’s Gina Johnson lopped Emmy JJcckcring 6-1, 6-2. "We rv just way behind, with (he weather the way if has beett" said Seger, “like a lol o( teams” Hamilton and Warren were downed 6-1,7­ 5 by Caledonia’s number one doubles team of Alexa Krueger and Katie Stoner. Thc Scots- had the team of Jackie Snow and Esther Te score as 6-1, 6-1 win over Taylor Rabbai and Dykstra at second doubles. At fourth doubles, the Scots’ Siang Hnem and Aubrie Zuiderveen won 6-3, 6-2. Paige Pontious at second singles, Katrina Carter at third singles and Esther Kltim at fourth singles scored 6-0, 6-0 wins for Caledonia. Delton Kellogg girls swept in a pair of doubleheaders Tlte going has been tough for lhe Delton Kellogg varsity softball team in thc Kalamazoo Valley Association so far. The Panthers were swept in doublehcaders with Pennfield and Kalamazoo Christian in the past week. Pennfield took two from lhe Delton girls in Battle Creek Monday. Pennfield won the opener 12-2, then won game two 15-5. Brooke Martin was hit with the loss for Delton in game one. allowing 11 hits while striking out three. Martin also ted lhe Delton offense, with a pair of singles and a triple. Amber Saurers had a double for Delton, and Taylor Blacken. Mallory’ Sewell, Kaysie Hook and Cassandra Coplin each had a single. Blacken look the game two loss, allowing 14 hits while sinking out one. Kami McCowan, Breeana Calhoun, Martin, Sewell and Saurers had hits for Delton in game two. Kalamazoo Christian took two from the Panthers Friday, winning 13-3 and 12-0. Martin was the losing pitcher in game one, allowing 15 hits white striking out four. McCowan led the Delton offense with a pair of singles and a double. Martin had two singles, and Blacken and Coplin had one each. Kptoy or Dlacken pitches lo' Oel,°n In game two, Hook was thc losing pitcher, Pp"°?g,?urin9 game two Tuesday at allowing ten hits white striking out one. 1 he Delton offense had just three singles in n le,d- (photo by Potty Hardin) that game two loss, one each lor Sauters Cathoi1l>r,,’cis arv ^hcduled to ho** Martin and Calhoun. aUlol'^entlalforlwogil|nes0nfi'day- Delton Kellogg’s Brianna Russell (15) winds up to fire a shot past the Pennfield goalkeeper during the first half Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Pennfield tied the score midway through the first half, but Brianna Rus>ell broke thc tie with two goals I minute and 4 second apart late in lhe first half. Delton Kellogg goalie Kayla Hartline/ made eight saves in lhe win. Delton is now 6-2-1 overall on lhe season. The maroon and white Panthers were scheduled to host Maple Valley Wednesday, and will be Kick in action at home Friday against Allegan. 'Hie Panthers finally found a field dry enough to play on. Delton Kellogg’s varsitygirls’ soccer team improved to 2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 3-1 victory at Pennfield Monday evening. It was the first game for lhe Delton girls in a week. The Delton girls didn’t show any rust. Kaitlynn Grizzle scored on a penalty kick eight and a half minutes into the game to put her team up I -0. 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Thomapple Kellogg improved lo 104) in thc league with thc two victories, while the Saxon varsity baseball team tails to 2-9. £ but Hastings came back to U ,hd| ,nihc home half of the first. H’Mines then took a 2-1 lead on an RBI s,ng|c Kolanowski. which scored ^>chaci Eastman from third base. Eastman singled (0 surt thc inning, then after a walk to Jitkc Swartz. Eastman went to third on a P^iind OU( by Eric Kendall Saxon first baseman Tyler DeWitt waits on the throw as Thornapple Kellogg’s Jacob McCarty dives back into the bag at first dur­ ing the top of the seventh inning of game one Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) veri on GIVE MOM MORE THAN A CALL. Save big on her gift and stay connected on the Largest High-Speed Wireless Network in America. Samsung Fascinate™ a Galaxy S™ phone Android ’with a Super AMOLED display ONLY$<gg99 $14959 2-yi.prict-$S0m»!l-lr. rebate debit card. Requires data p»k. GET UNLIMITED DATA on any smartphone for just /: ... . . <z ptrmonthittHtiiHke ‘............... ‘ PhMHuicthttcl’Kjn).* Hastings second baseman Mitchell Kolanowski fires towards first for an out in the top of the seventh inning of game one Tuesday against Thornapple Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thc Saxons put an end to a four-game los­ TK’s Tyler Karcher pitched the complete game victory, giving up seven hits while only ing streak by winning game two. Swartz would improve his record to 3-0 on walking one. Karcher was also a key contrib­ utor offensively for the Trojans, as he collect­ lhe season with lhe complete game victory. He would stmek out four while scattering ed two hits including an RBI double. Robby Enslen had three hits including two RBIs. seven hits to earn the win. 'Fhe Saxons jumped out to an early 24) lead Jacob Bultema tripled for lhe Trojans, while Dylan VanPutten added an insurance run in with a pair of runs in lhe first inning. the top of the seventh with a home run over Kolanowski reached after being hit by a pitch, the left field fence. then stole second base and would score on a TK jumped out to an early lead in thc sec­ throwing error DeWitt who had reached on ond inning of game two, scoring four runs, that same error came around to score on a ground out off the bat of Huver. and went on to a 13-3 win. In the lop of thc second Garber led off with The Trojans would later add four runs in the third, three in the fourth and two more in a double and then moved to third on a bunt. Kolanowski was then hit for the second time the fifth to finish off the Saxons. Bultema knocked in three runs with an RBI and again stole second base to put runners at double. Offensively, TK was lead by Jacob second and third. John Parker walked to load McCarty with four hits, Patrick Bobolts with the bases, before a DeWitt base hit scored three, and Enslen and Karcher with two hits Garber. Huver then singled in two more runs apiece. Karcher had two big blasts as he to put the Saxons up 54). homered to deep left field in the fourth before Huver added another RBI single in the fourth inning, scoring Kolanowski. tripling to right field in the fifth. The Saxons would then add an important Caden Francisco and Cody Ybema also had key hits and RBIs forTK. insurance run in the top of thc seventh. VanPutten was the w inning pitcher, striking Maurer doubled, and went lo third on a bunt by Brisboe. Garber then doubled to plate the out two in five innings of work. The Scots got a pair of runs in the bottom Saxons’ final run. Huver had four RBIs in the win. while of the second inning, Keith Garber had a dou­ ble in the rally and Mitchell Brisboe and Maurer and Garber both finished with a pair Kolanowski each drove in a run. Huver of doubles and an RBI. Grand Rapids Catholic Central swept the scored the Saxons’ final run, in the bottom of Saxons in their three-game O-K Gold set last the third, on an RBI single from Garber. Garber (double, RBI) and Eric Kendall week, topping them 16-5 in Hastings would each tally two hits in thc game two Thursday and then scoring 9-3 and 16-1 w ins loss.. Huver (RBI) and Alex Auer would had in Grand Rapids Friday. one each. The Saxons got off to a strong start in the file Saxons and Trojans close out their opener at home Thursday, but couldn't hold three-game league set in Middleville this the lead against one of the top teams in the conference. afternoon. The Saxons split a non-conference double­ Eric Kendall had an RBI and Mitchell header at Comstock Saturday. The host Colls Brisboe had a double and two RBI’s to lead won the day’s opener 11-3. The Saxons then the Saxon attack. Huver added a pair of sin­ won thc day’s second game 7-3. gles, and DeWitt and Maurer had one hit Comstock broke open a 14) game by scor­ each. ing five runs in the bottom of the fourth to Hie Cougars scored five times in the first take a 6-0 lead in the opener. inning and then three more in lhe third of lhe The Saxons got on the board with a single first game Friday, before thc Saxons rallied a run in the top of lhe fifth. Mitchell Brisboe led bit. off the inning w ith a single, then later came DeWitt and Garber would lead lhe Saxon home on an RBI double from Swartz. hitters with two each, and Huver had one. double by Huver and then a two-run Catholic Central finished its series sweep home run oft' the bat of Kevin Maurer cut the with a 16-1 win in game two. Colts’ lead to 6-3 in the top of the sixth, but Flic Saxons avoided thc shut out by scoring Comstock put the game out of reach in its half a single run in the top of the fourth. Brisboe of the sixth scoring five more times. led oft the inning with a single and moved Kendall. DeWitt, Huver, Maurer. Brisboe around the bases on a pair of passed balls and and Swartz each had one hit for Hastings in a balk. the opener. Hastings golfers fourth at a pair of conference jamborees ih p»wu»’. rnqutfn?* / yi activation While mpphm Mil | 1.800.256.4646 • VER1ZONWIRELESS.COM - VZty CO ™cT0R^l0CAT0R IMFHTMT lyit (jltyPtot lelui.-f«inA <ieMrilploSJfc)"^M"**** 40(1 f**t4(He?Offetj A«w<w. runytNQi,i»lff-..x»l>kw«ywl*«f'>*rizwccm IwrottJ u n^>t* A^1 . LNK¥dtM*uPu,"*,r' 12i.\«<lH.Cr2<j||\«lwn»»»<*» *■• MWArt The Saxon varsity boy s’ golf team earned a pair of fourth-place finishes in the O-K Gold Conference this week Forest Hills Eastern won the league jam­ boree it hosted at Egypt Valley Tuesday, fir­ ing a score of 162. South Christian beat Catholic Central by a stroke for second place, 166 to 167. Hastings was fourth with a 173. followed by Wayland 184, Caledonia 189, Thornapple Kellogg 199 and Ottawa Hills N IS. Brian Baum led the Saxons with a 42. Danny Buehler added a 43 and John Kahnink and Taylor Klotz both fired 44 s. South Christian edged Forest Hills Eastern on the lie-breaker lo win Monday’s league jamboree at Orchard Hills in Wayland. The Sailors and Hawks both shot a 153, Thc Saxons lost out on a tic-breaker for third place, with Catholic Central and Hustings both scoring a 161. Wayland w-.. fifth with a 176. followed by Caledonia 177 Dtornapple Kellogg 177 and Ottawa Hills Baum and Buehler both shots 38s for the toons I uesday. Kahuink shot r. 41 and Klotz The Saxons were scheduled .. » league Wednesday afternoon at Country Club. The league ,-ets toL|. "l” at Golf Club Tuesday. “ Aether again Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-05-09.pdf 0b66366a5616065855855e9560f7833f PDF Text Text Pennock Foundation celebrates community Michigan on track for economic comeback? Saxons stay perfect with pair of wins See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 19 NEWS BRIEFS ‘Flower power’ will rule in Hastings tonight Flowers will be the power behind the latest edition of Girls’ Night Out in downtown Hastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9. “Flower Power” is this installment’s theme of the popular bi-annual event in which participating downtown Hastings merchants and restaurateurs offer a variety of sales, in-house specials, drawings and more especially for lady shoppers. To find participating businesses, ladies need only look for pink signs and balloons outside the establishments. A silent auction of flowers and plants donated by participating merchants will be conducted from 5 to 8 p.m. on South Jefferson Street. Proceeds will go to benefit women’s health in Barry County. Local dentist speaking to supper club The Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club will meet tonight, May 9, at 6:30 p.m., when members will be offering a free sampling of vegetarian summer salads along with recipes. Guest speaker Dr. Glenn Hahn, a dentist in Hastings, will discuss “teeth matters, facts and myths from infancy to adult.” Dr. Hahn will talk about diet and dental troubles, nature’s cavity fighter, dental health concerns for infants and toddlers, causes and prevention of tooth problems, dealing with dental emergencies and more. The club meets at 888 Terry Lane, in the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 269-948-3161. High school art exhibit continues The Thornapple Arts Council is hosting a high school art exhibition now through Thursday, May 16, in Leason Sharpe Hall, located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. The exhibit showcases the work of Hastings High School art students. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. A closing reception and silent auction will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Refreshments will be served and proceeds from the auction will go to the Hastings High School Art Department and the Thornapple Arts Council. Postal carriers food drive is Saturday The annual postal carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is scheduled for Saturday, May 11. Residents can join the effort by placing bags of non-perishable food items at their mailboxes May 11 (double-bag items if it’s raining.) Postal carriers will pick up the bags and take them to the Hastings food pantry where volunteers will sort and shelve the donations. The Hastings Food Pantry counts on this food drive to help stock the pantry shelves for summer. Each month, the pantry helps roughly 70 families keep food on their tables. In the past, the postal carriers’ drive has generated 3,000-plus pounds of food in one day. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 9, 2013 Voters approve millage to support Riverside Cemetery by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Just over 10 percent of Hastings voters cast ballots during the special millage election Tuesday, May 7. Though their numbers were small, their votes made a difference. Of the 553 who voted, 453, or 81.92 percent, voted in favor of the proposed levy of up to 1 mill, which will allow the City of Hastings to acquire the assets of Riverside Cemetery and maintain, improve and operate it as a municipal cemetery. “I just want to thank all of the people who supported the millage,” said millage campaign chair Carl Schoessel. “The cemetery is a valuable asset to the community, and the community stepped up and indicated that they realize that as well.” The millage was put on the ballot after the Riverside Cemetery Company Board of Directors, which owns and operates 141-yearold, 45-acre privately owned burial ground, approached the Hastings City Council last fall requesting the city assume ownership and operation of the cemetery. After years of diminished operational revenue from the sale of burial lots and interest from Riverside Cemetery Company’s $175,000 endowment fund, the company’s board was faced with the possibility of bankruptcy. While the cemetery’s maintenance and operating costs have been estimated at $50,000 annually, revenue from the endowment fund has only totaled $4,000 to $5,000 per year. The Michigan Commissioner of Cemeteries told the board that if the state were to assume ownership of Riverside, all assets would become property of the state, which would then close the cemetery. If the cemetery were to be closed, that would mean maintenance and repair would be done strict- ly on a volunteer basis, and Riverside Cemetery would no longer have the authority to conduct burials, even for those who already own gravesites. Two years ago, approximately 15 citizens formed the Riverside Cemetery Action Group to help the cemetery find a way to continue operation. Several individuals came up with $50,000 to keep the cemetery open. CAG also established an endowment fund, overseen by the Barry Community Foundation, the interest from which will be used to defray maintenance, repair and operational costs. The goal is to grow the endowment fund to the point where it will generate enough interest to eliminate the need for a cemetery millage altogether. “We have a fundraising committee ... We have raised $15,000, maybe $20,000, from all over the country, from people who have family in the cemetery,” said CAG member Dave Coleman at a public forum about the proposed millage in April. “The fundraising committee is very committed to raising funds so city residents don’t bear the whole brunt, the whole funding of this, forever.” Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield has said that the city budget is so tight that it would not have been able to take over the management and operation of the cemetery without some form of supplemental income, which is why the city asked voters to approve the millage for maintenance and operation of the cemetery. Mansfield said it is a dedicated millage, so funds from it can be used only for maintenance, improvements and the operation of the cemetery, nothing else. He also said that while the Hastings City Council will determine the actual amount each year, it is likely that the actual levy will be less than 1 mill. “The budget we presented to the city council when they were considering whether or not to put this millage issue on the ballot, called for us to levy .75 of a mill the first year,” said Mansfield. During the city’s annual budget workshop in April, the council was presented with a draft budget for the cemetery, separate from the city’s proposed regular budget, based on .75-mill levy, which also factors in a small contribution from the Riverside Cemetery Endowment Fund. Money from the endowment fund would be used for the purchase of computer software and storage files for cemetery records. The city council will hold a public hearing on and consider approving the city’s budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, Tuesday, May 28. It will also consider the proposed cemetery budget at that time, should it be approved by voters. Delton Kellogg voters say yes to two proposals The eggs have hatched, and Delton Kellogg Superintendent of Schools Paul Blacken can now start counting his chickens. “I feel all kinds of support,” Blacken said during a phone interview a week before the election and just prior to another night on the telephone bank contacting potential voters, “but I never count my chickens before they’re hatched.” During the special school millage election Tuesday, voters approved a two-part millage proposal to support Delton Kellogg schools. The first part, a $11.44 million request to address upgrades in the areas of educational facilities, technology, safety and security, plus physical education and athletics, passed with 1,096 votes, or 62.48 percent, in favor of the proposal to the 657, or 37.52 percent against the millage. The second part of the initiative asking for $3.35 million for a multi-purpose gym and fitness center, along with new concessions, restrooms and support facilities near the football field, passed with 980 voters, or 56.16 percent, of voters casting their ballot sin favor of the proposition as opposed to the 765, or 43.84 percent, who voted against it. According to the citizens who made up the Delton Kellogg Bond Committee, both proposals are vital for the school system to stay competitive and to successfully educate the district’s children. The 1.95-mill increase will be levied for 15 years. The plan was actually envisioned five years ago as part of a facilities strategic plan. School improvements were delayed then because of the poor economy, but advocates agree now that the immediate needs for repair and upgrades have become urgent. Education leaders, manufacturers share lessons during forum by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Getting to know each other better by spending a day walking in each others’ work boots was the aim of a group of Barry County educators and employers Thursday, May 2. Two groups of teachers from county school districts, accompanied by staff members of the Barry Intermediate School District, met in Hastings and Middleville to tour local manufacturing facilities. The Hastings group toured the Hastings Manufacturing Company and the Viking Group plant, while the Middleville group toured Bradford-White Corporation and Flexfab Inc. Following the morning-long tours, the two groups met with their hosts for lunch and a sharing of ideas and perspectives at Flexfab. The purpose of the forum, said BISD Superintendent Jeff Jennette, was to bring educators and business leaders together to articulate what businesses need and what educators can do to help them find the workers they will need in the future. The decline of interest in manufacturing employment is a major concern for manufacturers and the emphasis on preparation for post-high school education in the state-mandated curriculum has them especially concerned. Robert Kollar, president and chief executive officer of Hastings Manufacturing, welcomed the Hastings group tour before Jeffrey Guenther, vice-president for international sales, provided his focus on the breadth of the company’s product line and markets. A buyer of piston rings made in the United States for virtually any engine application, Guenther pointed out, will find that, no matter what the packaging says, there is an excellent chance it was made by the Hastings company. Michael Tomko, vice-president for continuous improvement, then stressed the importance of teamwork in the manufacturing process and the need for basic skills. While technology has introduced a new level of precision in manufacturing, a person still needs to be able to read and understand the information the machine is providing, Tomko stressed. Tomko illustrated that point when the tour group arrived at a work station where a new employee was being trained to operate a machine. The company’s expectation, Tomko pointed out, is that the employee will not only understand the information provided by the equipment, but will also be able to do basic troubleshooting when things go wrong. Kollar, added that the company’s biggest challenge is with attendance. In a theme that was to be reiterated throughout the day, Kollar noted his company provides bonuses and rewards for attendance. “We don’t run a sweatshop,” suggest Kollar, adding that, today, people matter more than ever in the manufacturing process. “These are good jobs,” maintained Kollar. “With seniority, people can make $40,000.” At the Viking Group, following a video presentation explaining the fire protection devices designed and manufactured by the company, Mark Larsen, manager of manufacturing operations, led the tour. The manufacturing process at Viking is automated but relies heavily on basic skills. He said that reports from workers on problems encountered during a shift range from the unreadable to the unintelligible. The need to communicate clearly in basic English is high at his company. Handwriting, according to Larsen, appears to be a lost skill. Larsen also focused on safety. At both facilities eye protection was required for all tour group members and was provided by the host companies. Hearing protectors were also available at Hastings Manufacturing. Despite the presence of equipment to lift heavy pieces, Larsen said workers will pick them up and risk a major back injury. Like Hastings Manufacturing, attendance is also an issue for the Viking Group. Larsen said vacations and other planned absences he knows about can be accommodated, but the greatest impact on the manufacturing process is the failure of an employee to show up or even to call. Both tour groups and staff members from the four companies assembled for lunch and discussion at the Flexfab conference room where Jennette thanked the host businesses for their cooperation and the educators for their interest. The discussion began with teachers asking about hiring requirements and drug testing. Uniformly, human resource staffers said a high school diploma or a GED certificate was Mike Tomko, (from left) Hastings Manufacturing vice-president of continuous improvement, Todd Geerlings, Hastings Area Schools superintendent, and Tom Shirey, Michigan Career and Technical Institute teacher, tour the Hastings Manufacturing plant as Tomko explains a process. required. Bill Rohr, vice-president of human resources at Flexfab, said the company was willing to consider someone who had not yet completed the requirements for a GED. He was also willing to consider a certificate of completion granted by a school when someone had not completely satisfied the requirements for a high school diploma, noting his company wanted to be inclusive. Peter O’Brien, director of human resources at Bradford White, addressed the drug-screening issue, saying that the company used a hair test. “The minute you tell them the hair test is required, you may never see them again,” said O’Brien of the test that requires a hair sample taken 1 1/2 inches from the scalp, a sample that will show possible drug residues for as long as 90 days. All the companies use the test. O’Brien also said Bradford White uses a point system to address attendance issues. If an employee is late or has an unexcused absence, the employee is issued one point. When the point count gets to 10, the employee is on notice to be fired. Besides absenteeism, the greatest concern for the companies is attitudes. All business representatives agreed that they can teach their businesses to employees but they cannot teach attitudes. Teamwork, the ability to disagree professionally, to dress appropriately, and to act appropriately were all stressed as important in the workplace. On the academic side, one human resources person attacked the state-mandated curriculum saying that the Michigan Merit Curriculum is the old college-prep track. He questioned the value of a college degree and its accompanying burden of debt, as much as $80,000, when someone going into manufacturing employment can earn $40,000 a year without it. Manufacturing jobs have lost the appeal they had during the days of the success of the automotive industry. Electronics should be an acceptable alternative to physics, in his view. Referring to basic arithmetical and mathematical skills, Larsen said two systems are used in the United States, metric and the traditional system of inches. In his view, it is desirable for employees to be able to function in both. Knowledge of fractions and decimal equivalents also is necessary. A brief discussion of calculators followed with a teacher observing that he does not allow them to be See FORUM, page 14 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings FFA officers attend leadership camp Ethan Haywood received the Region 1 Star Award in Production Agriculture. He also was elected to the Region 1 treasurer position for the upcoming year. He is joined here by his parents Renee and Luke Haywood. Hastings High School FFA members who took part in the 2013-14 officer training last were are (from left) Ashley Stanton, Kylie Pickard, Alexandra Shumway, Zachary Pennington, James Senard, Ethan Haywood and advisor Ed Domke.Ethan Haywood received the Region 1 Star Award in Production Agriculture. He also was elected to the Region 1 treasurer position for the upcoming year. He is joined here by his parents Renee and Luke Haywood. The 2013-14 Hastings FFA Chapter officers attended Region 1 Leadership Camp April 24 to 26. Ethan Haywood, president;, James Senard, vice president; Zachary Pennington, secretary; Alexandra Shumway, treasurer; Kylie Pickard, reporter; and Ashley Stanton, sentinel all attended training sessions for their prospective offices. The officers learned how to be more involved in their chapters and communities, as well as how best to fill the duties of their elected positions, reported Pickard. Amber Pickard, a senior at Hastings High School, just completed a year as the Michigan FFA Region 1 secretary. The region includes 10 counties and 14 FFA chapters. St. Rose honors First Communicants Marking a keystone journey in their Catholic faith are 23 first communicants who celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Sunday, May 5. Pictured with their leaders and Father Richard Altine are (front row, from left), Anna Haywood, Abby Barton, Connor Makled, Isobelle Bergeron, Isaac Oberlin, Valentina Arias, Alex Forsberg, Katie Clark, Rachel Feldpausch, (second row) Nathan Kohmescher, Ella Tellkamp, Kearan Tolles, Juan Osorio, Elena Friddle (third row) Zachary Gole, Louis Ogrodzinski, Brooklynne Shy, Katie Burkhead (fourth row) Sophia Ahearn, Andrew McAlary, Cohen Smith, John Tellkamp, Thea Zellmer, (back row) Diane Bennett, Father Altine and Jackie Tolles. OUR ANNUALS ARE HERE! rc Me ury . Dr Jackson Exit 92 Hamblin Battle Creek H Farm Bureau Climax Village Climax 14325 “OP” Ave. 269-746-4286 N Dickman Rd Battle Creek 295 Hamblin Ave. 269-962-4025 M-66 Battle Creek Farm Bureau H OP Avenue 44th St. N 42nd St. I-94 MN Avenue FARM BUREAU Capital Exit 85 McCamly Battle Creek Washington 77578488 • • • • ENDS MAY 13TH Rhubarb Plants • Asparagus Plants Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets Bulk and Package Seed PERENNIALS ARE IN! 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FFA provides opportunities for students to develop leadership, public speaking and time management skills while serving the community and developing friendships. For more information about how to join the local FFA chapter, contact any of the current officers or advisor Ed Domke at Hastings High School, edomke@hassk12.org. (Membership is not limited to students at Hastings High School.) Land preservation issues build frustration, no resolution by Doug VanderLaan Editor The county courthouse bell tolled and wristwatches clicked away as people tried to determine Tuesday who was wasting who’s time at the Barry County Board of Commissioners committee-of-the-whole meeting. “It’s time to land this plane,” said an exasperated Commissioner Ben Geiger of a lengthy discussion with three members of the agricultural preservation board seeking approval of an open space preservation ordinance that has left fatigue and frustration in its wake since first proposed in 2005. “We’ve got to resolve this issue or it will keep coming back.” At issue is how the county should go about preserving and encouraging the conservation of land. A farmland preservation ordinance was adopted by the board in 2002 and was amended three years later. Subsequent discussion has centered on the need for similar ordinance language to cover open space property not considered farmland. Following attempts by the agricultural preservation board — a committee reporting to the county board — to combine new open space language with the existing farmland preservation ordinance, the county board requested a presentation of separate ordinances, work which it forwarded at Tuesday’s meeting. However, commissioner concerns ranging from the need for separate ordinances to financial and administrative oversight to specific objections, such as keeping protected land open to oil and gas exploration and extraction, led to discussion that quickly spun the hands of the clock. “I’ve spent the last month going over this, and I’m not sure you people even want to do it,” agricultural preservation board Treasurer Joy Mulder remarked to commissioners. “I volunteer my time to this county, but I don’t want to waste my time.” Others present, however, suggested their time was being wasted even considering the agricultural preservation board’s request for approval of the two ordinances. “The whole purpose of the original ordinance was to protect property that was under the threat of development,” said Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “I don’t get it — why was this property the jump start to all of this?” Stolsonburg was referring to the donation of property known as the DeGroote Farm into the preservation program. “Was that property under the threat of development?” he asked. In Stolsonburg’s view, the landowner could have deeded the property to the preservation program without the addition of an open space ordinance. Larry Neil, a trustee on the agricultural preservation board, appealed to commissioners to consider future transactions. “Suppose 10 people wanted to do this,” Neil suggested. “How will you administer that? What ordinance would it fall under? Why not present an ordinance for people who want to see land preserved but who don’t fall under the farmland preservation ordinance? We discriminate against people who don’t qualify under the present ordinance.” When discussion turned to the lack of county funds to purchase development rights as a means of preserving open space land, Neil suggested that the proposed open space preservation ordinance would be a road map for the future, when funds in a better economy may be available, at which point Geiger objected. “We’re debating issues that are hypothetical,” summed up Geiger. “If the county has money in the future to fund, then they should also have the opportunity to rewrite the ordinance. If we’re going to rewrite it, then we should keep the current state of affairs in mind.” On the suggestion of Commissioner Jim Dull, Geiger then pushed for a roll-call vote of approval to consider the open space preservation ordinance at a board strategic planning session scheduled for Wednesday. Meeting resistance from Stolsonburg, Geiger appealed that “we need to give these folks some direction. I’m trying to determine what this board would support. There’s way too much frustration, and I want resolution.” “We need to come to a resolution before we can give them any direction,” responded Stolsonburg. “It’s been four years that we’ve been asking the ag board to resolve this, and they’ve come up with nothing that I can vote on.” Stolsonburg’s adamancy came from an exchange with agricultural preservation board Chair Paul Wing, who reminded Stolsonburg that the board had “tried and tried” to get Realtors like Stolsonburg involved in the process. “I sat on your board for a year,” responded a caustic Stolsonburg, “and you didn’t listen to one thing I suggested.” Wing also drew criticism from former agricultural preservation board member Chuck Reid, who told county commissioners that, after departing the board in protest in July, he suspected that Wing had conducted illegal meetings and was withholding information. “I’ve offered to pass everything on,” said Reid of records he kept while on the board, but, since he’s requested information from Wing, he alleged, “Paul has sent me nothing.” Mulder informed Reid that the illegal meeting in question occurred after Reid had left the July meeting, and a quorum no longer existed. Wing didn’t fare well with Commissioner Joyce Snow, either, when she asked about language in the proposed ordinances that would allow gas exploration and extraction on preserved land. “What does farm land produce?” Wing asked Snow. “Food, fiber and fuel. Right now, corn is being raised for ethanol. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the future with fuel.” Amongst shaking and frustrated heads, commissioners approved the open space preservation ordinance, in concept only, by a 5-2 vote, with Stolsonburg and Commissioner Jon Smelker in opposition. The discussion will now move on to the strategic planning session scheduled for Wednesday, May 15. In other business, the board approved the following recommendations for formal consideration at its Tuesday, May 14, meeting: • A resolution with the Michigan Department of Transportation allowing county workers permanent permission to use state highway rights of way, rather than the customary permit process for each project, subject to revocation by MDOT. • A May 28 public hearing request as part of the board meeting for public comment on an application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for the local Homebuyer Purchase Rehabilitation Grant program. • A rezoning request for Spring Creek Farm in Johnstown Township, from mixeduse to rural residential, allowing for farming. • A contract with Dill-Rasch Appraisals of Grand Rapids to assist with equalization duties. The firm was one of seven bidders and was chosen for its expertise with work in Kent County and in a reappraisal project with the City of Grand Rapids. The contract cost is $14,480. • Assumption of grant administration responsibilities for a temporary planner with emergency management. The county has utilized temporary planner services through Kalamazoo County. When Kalamazoo County dropped the program, Barry County assumed responsibility. Cost and expenses for the temporary planner are fully reimbursed through the grant from the State Homeland Security Grant Program. • The 2014 budget calendar, which begins its cycle in May and leads to a public hearing in September and final approval in October. The board will hold its formal meeting Tuesday, May 14, at 9 a.m. in its chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Bernard history group meeting Tuesday The Bernard Historical Society and Museum will hold its next meeting at the Delton Kellogg Middle School Library Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. The group will be giving third grade students tours of the museum in the mornings, May 13 to 16. Anyone interested in helping with the tours is asked to call Anne, 269-6232957. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — Page 3 Pennock Foundation gala celebrates community Right from the starting gate, attendees of the Pennock Foundation’s Kentucky Derby Day-themed “The Julep” soiree Saturday at the Gilmore Car Museum enjoyed life on the inside rail. A night of music and roses, fine dining and dancing was precisely timed to allow horse racing fans a televised view of the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby and real-time look at the enchanting bonnets donned by many of the ladies in attendance. The evening was billed as a “night of thanks to our donors, our sponsors and our volunteers” by Pennock Foundation President Mark Kolanowski, but it also allowed the foundation to review its 2012 accomplishments and celebrate its 27 years of helping to fund the best in health care practices and the latest in medical innovations. Since 1986, the foundation through its donors has granted nearly $6 million to advance technology, construct new facilities, provide high-quality patient care and offer health programs and education that benefit the communities served by Pennock Hospital. Termed by Foundation Executive Director Janine Dalman as a Pennock Foundation milestone was the recent opening of the hospital’s 5,000-square-foot dialysis center, made possible through the gift of Larry and Earlene Baum. “Before the dialysis center, patients had to travel at least 45 minutes to reach the closest center,” Dalman pointed out to Saturday’s audience. “This is truly an example of how we are able to work together to improve the quality of life for the residents of Barry County.” In 2012 alone, the foundation invested Dick Groos and Jan Hartough have the dance floor hopping to the music of the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra Saturday night during the Pennock Foundation’s “The Julep” gala at the Gilmore Car Museum. $131,177 to improve health care in Barry County including assistance to 12 Pennock Hospital nurses who returned to school to complete their bachelor of science in nursing degrees through the Doris I. Cappon Scholarship program. The foundation also granted $5,000 for community gardens, allowing fresh fruit and vegetables for families in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Delton. A grant of $11,000 helped provide free resources needed to save lives through suicide prevention and counseling services, and a $5,000 match grant was used to fund a graduate-level medical school partnership, helping Pennock Hospital recruit and retain the highest quality health care providers well into the future. A night of appreciation for its donors makes for a dinner and dancing crowd of some 200 patrons during the Pennock Foundation’s “The Julep” gala. BISD reaches tentative contract with new superintendent by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Pending approval by the entire Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education, Maple Valley Public Schools Superintendent Ronna Steel will assume the helm of the BISD, effective Monday, July 1. During a second round of contract negotiations Friday, May 3, Steel and BISD Board President Tim McMahon and personnel committee member Sharon Boyle reached a tentative contract agreement, which will be presented to the entire board for its consideration and approval during its next regular meeting, Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at the BISD, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The BISD board voted unanimously to enter contract negotiations with Steel after 77578481 Pennock Hospital CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake (from left) is among the appreciative crowd congratulating Founders level donors The Viking Group, represented by Mike Bosma; Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, represented by Joe Babiak, CEO; the late Earl McMullin, represented by his daughter, Earlene Baum; and Dick Groos for their contributions to the Pennock Foundation. Recognition and appreciation is provided to members of the Pennock Foundation’s highest giving level, the Philanthropist division during ‘The Julep’ gala event Saturday. On hand are (from left) Janine Dalman, Pennock Foundation executive director; Hastings City Bank, represented by Mark Kolanowski, president; Sheryl Lewis Blake, Pennock Hospital CEO; Earlene and Larry Baum; Flexfab Horizons Inc., represented by Bill Rohr; and the Doris I. Cappon Scholarship Program, represented by Judy Kidder, president of the Pennock Auxiliary Board. Not pictured are Hastings Fiberglass Products, David Baum president; Hospital Network Ventures, represented by Greg Hedegore, George Angelidis and Dick Fluke; and the Penn Nook Gift Shop, represented by Donna Mathews, gift shop volunteer. On hand at ‘The Julep’ gala Saturday for demonstration was daVinci robotic technology. By the winter season, Pennock Hospital CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake announced, the hospital will have the ability to perform defined surgeries with the use of the robotic program, yet another example of how the foundation is helping the hospital meet its commitment to state-of-the-art technology. “The foundation was happy to throw this gala to recognize the many years of support we’ve received from donors, local businesses and the community,” summed up Dalman. “It also offered us the opportunity to honor those legacy givers who have made such a contribution to the foundation and to Barry County.” interviewing her and two other candidates — Cynthia Vujea, former Delton Kellogg superintendent and current superintendent of Lakeshore Public Schools in Stevensville, and David Harnish, an elementary principal and director of special education, Title I, curriculum and preschool for New Lothrop Area Public Schools. Jeff Jennette, who has served as BISD superintendent since 2008, tendered his resignation effective June 30. He said he is resigning from the post to accept a position with the Wexford County - Missaukee County ISD and the Manistee County ISD. McMahon declined to comment on the proposed contract pending the board’s approval. Steel could not be reached for comment. �Page 4 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Is Michigan on track for a strong economic comeback? Box-top robin Jan Atanay of Delton took this photo of a robin that thought outside of the box when building her nest. Rather than setting up house within the level, sheltered porting of this nesting box, ‘Robbie’ decided to build on the angled rooftop. The Atanays added a piece of wood at the top to prevent the nest from sliding off. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Bonnettopped ladies Do you recognize these ladies posing outside of the Bonnet and Gown Shop, which next to Gilmore Jewelers in downtown Hastings? The posters on the window advertise mid-October centennial celebrations. What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past centu- ry that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. In last week’s photo, Dorotha Cooper from Hastings recognized (third man from the left) Richard Birke from Birke’s Shoes, as well as Tom Stebbins (second from right) and Dr. Norbert Schowalter (right). In addition to information provided last week, the calendar is dated January 1957 the photo was taken by Dick Waite. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 205152203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Barry County Board of Commissioners received some good news last month from County Equalization Director Tim Vandermark, who said the county’s property valuation report showed an increase of 1.3 percent. Now, to some, that might not seem like much of an increase, but to commissioners, it was good news. County officials have been dealing with a decline in property values over the past four years, so any increase was good news. Does this mean, though, that the economic recovery we’ve all been so hopeful for is on its way? County commissioners took the increase in property valuations as a positive report because they were told during the declining years not to expect an increase until the end of 2014. Vandermark credits the recent increase to the expansion project at Bradford White in Middleville, along with the continued growth in the county’s agriculture business. He compared the welcome uptick to the dynamic impact that the recent expansion of the General Motors plant in Delta County is having on Eaton County, where he also serves as equalization director. So what does this mean to Barry County and the officials who have been reducing and tightly managing budgets because of less taxable revenue in each of the past four years? Well, it certainly means some badly needed breathing room. When taxable value figures are released next month, they’ll almost certainly reflect the higher property valuation report and produce more critically needed taxable income for Barry County. The county is also experiencing additional business growth in the area even beyond the impressive new technical training center addition at Bradford White. In fact, in the April 25Banner we highlighted a number of projects that will create economic growth for the area. Roof trusses were going up on the new Holiday Inn Express just west of the city limits. Up the road from the hotel, the former Larry Poll Realty office building was torn down to make the property even more attractive for commercial growth. Plus, Daval’s Used Furniture and Antiques is adding a 2,400-square-foot showroom to its growing business, and, just south of Hastings, Mensch Manufacturing is preparing land for a major business expansion project. These and other projects presently on the drawing board should be welcome sights to Barry County taxpayers because they create jobs and add even greater value to our growing tax base. According to the Michigan Association of Realtors, the number of homes sold in February was up by 14 percent. Job growth and the feeling of job security are credited for the stronger market. Experts also attribute the growing economy and low interest rates for the recent increase in sales. Plus, due to a shrinking housing inventory, home prices should stabilize or even push prices upward as sellers realize they can ask more for their properties. “No matter the number,” said Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg, “it looks like a validation for Barry County. It tells people that we’re well respected. We’re more What do you open regulation-wise in terms of bringing business in. People are willing to come to Barry County and to invest.” Stolsonburg is also a real estate professional, so he understands the importance of seeing land values inch up. Due to Michigan’s increasing job growth and a feeling of stronger job security, consumers also are feeling better about shopping, eating out and doing things they were putting off just a few months ago. According to a recent report from Crain’s Business News, Michigan has been experiencing its best economic performance since 2000 — both on an absolute basis and when measured in comparison to the national average. The report states that job growth and personal income growth have meaningfully rebounded from levels recorded just three years ago. In early April, a business roundtable group called Business Leaders for Michigan, published an encouraging forecast. Michigan’s economy will grow faster than the U.S. economy over the next six to 18 months, predicted BLM. The forecast is reinforced by the fact that 43 percent of BLM members plan to increase hiring in Michigan in the next six months. The report went on to say that Michigan’s business leaders continue to be more bullish toward the state’s economic outlook than the nation’s. According to BLM President and CEO Doug Rothwell, business leaders are more optimistic about the state’s economy short- and long-term forecasts and are backing that optimism up with continued hiring. Are there issues that could stall the recovery or put us back in a slump? Yes. Much of what happens with state and federal legislation will determine our ability to maintain the sustained growth. For instance, national health care and the impact it has on business and industry won’t really be felt until early in 2014 when most of its rules go into effect. Plus, we shouldn’t leave out of the conversation our national debt which continues to spiral out of control. Additional cuts to the federal budget, such as the sequester cuts, demonstrated how new cuts impact consumers almost immediately. But, if we don’t make the big decisions now, we’ll all pay later. Countries oceans away could put us back into war at a moment’s notice and put even more strain on our nation’s debt. In Michigan, legislators are debating a number of tax issues that also could impact the state’s economy. These challenges and others will determine where we’re headed in the coming months but, for most of us in Barry County, it’s business as usual as we focus on the future and the things we can control. We got a taste of that with the increased property valuation report — Barry County is an attractive place to live and work. That’s the quality we can best control and a quality to which we all can contribute. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. Last week: Fifty percent of state roads are predicted to be classified as “poor” in the near future without funding assistance. 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M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — Page 5 Judge lays down laws of passion and service to senior boys IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Funding for required tests is elusive To the editor: Many local residents are wondering about plans for the horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, of Barry County’s underground shale to release natural gas someday in Yankee Springs. Does our present state law permit merely a few geological test soundings in Yankee Springs right now, but no active drilling allowed until 2014? Does the state law cover both public and private land? Do we have until 2014 to carefully study the fracking issue before active drilling begins in Yankee Springs? In order to be scientifically accurate about fracking in Barry County, perhaps residents here in Barry County could pay a private chemical pollution testing lab to come here and do some expensive before and after testing, to accurately measure tiny amounts of the most likely fracking pollutants, for a legally valid report about soil, surface water and the underground aquifer near the proposed Yankee Springs fracking area. Chemical testing must be done before and again after, the fracking process has begun in the proposed Yankee Springs drilling locations. Otherwise, we will never have a legally valid scientific report. A legally valid before and after pollution measurement report would tell us whether any hazardous chemicals, such as benzene, toluene or xylene, are supposedly somehow already out there ‘naturally in large amounts in nature before the fracking process begins, or, instead, will suddenly appear in large, not-so-natural amounts after the fracking process begins. I don’t know how many millionaire philanthropists we have in Barry County. Perhaps a diverse group of pro-fracking, anti-fracking and neutral philanthropists in Barry County could all work together, in an American spirit of Madisonian pluralistic democracy and honest scientific accuracy, to jointly donate money to pay some private chemical pollution testing company to collect well water samples and accurately measure the tiny amounts of hazardous chemical pollutants. This would be our community’s own independent local before and after study of the Yankee Springs area, just in case our state’s department of environmental quality, in today’s global recession, is severely short of tax-funded equipment and personnel, and is therefore unable to ever do its own diligent before and after testing in Yankee Springs. If the poorly funded DEQ cannot get here soon enough, then as a substitute for the DEQ, we ourselves must make a sincere local effort to make our own voluntary community-funded, scientifically accurate, legally valid before and after measurements of hazardous chemicals. This way we can answer the great question of whether Barry County can have an economically beneficial natural gas prosperity boom, and at the same time somehow also have a pollution-free aquifer without any dangerous fracking byproducts in it. Barry County is now entering a historic new era of great environmental questions in need of accurate answers. I hope concerned residents will write to the Hastings Banner and comment about all this. Tom Bateman, Hastings Cemetery election a waste of resources To the editor: Tuesday’s special election was a waste of taxpayers’ time and money. Why does a special election have to be held for one issue? Why couldn’t this be held along with another election time? The money it will cost to hold this election could have covered a sizable amount to maintain the cemetery’s operating fund. As far as maintenance for the cemetery’s facilities, why couldn’t county prisoners be used for this purpose? Better still, why can’t able-bodied welfare recipients be used? When Ronald Reagan was governor of California, he required them to work 20 hours a week. Karl Ost, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 When he talks about passion, District Court Judge Michael Schipper doesn’t have far to go to find an illustration. “Success to me is about finding something you love, finding a passion and doing it the best that you can,” he told the senior boys of Hastings High School Monday during the Hastings Rotary Club’s annual recognition of graduating young men. “It’s not about the amount of money you make or your job title. ...Success isn’t about anyone else, it’s not measured by society or by anyone else’s standards, it’s all about you.” Schipper, a Rotary Club member, told graduating seniors about his own life in which passion, combined with service, led him to pursue the discipline of law and, eventually, to the position he occupies now as a judge. His inspirational words, delivered with the passion which he implored the young men in front of him — and his adult colleagues, as well — to find, to develop and to use as the foundation for a life of service was a fitting graduation message. “To me, passion and service are inextricably intertwined,” pointed out Schipper. “It’s hard to truly serve if you don’t have passion. And when you have passion for something, you will want to share your passion with others and you will want to serve.” Schipper used the Rotary Club itself as an example of a group of people bringing people with different passions together to serve others, and then outlined three steps to using passion and service to build personal success. “Be extraordinary at whatever you choose to do,” said Schipper, citing the Bible’s exhortation in Luke 12:48 that “to whom much is given, much is expected.” “Find some way to serve others,” was Schipper’s second step. “Make it a goal to do something for someone every day ... and have fun, enjoy all life has to offer ... Don’t say ‘I’d like to do that some day.’ Do it today. ... The only limits truly are the ones that you think exist.” True to a man who’s followed his own advice and one who is dedicated to education, Schipper left his audience — both senior boys and Rotarians — with an assignment list. For the seniors, it was to hug Mom and Dad and to serve someone today. He also provided a vital assist with a printed list of every Rotary Club member, his or her profession and contact information. Schipper’s final instruction for his high school audience: Call a person on the Rotary membership list for advice, mentorship or guidance. For Rotarians, Schipper saved his most passionate commitment to service. “Call or meet with a principal or the superintendent and offer your help,” he implored. “Teach, mentor, read, provide internships, anything you can do to help.” Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper demonstrates his own commitment to passion and service in his address to Hastings High School senior boys during the Rotary Club’s annual celebration honoring male graduates. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Funeral formality appreciated To the editor: In today’s world, most people are busy and self-obsorbed in their own lives. So when you see people thoughtful and kind, you want to thank them. On the way to the cemetery after the funeral for my sister, so many cars pulled over out of respect and kindness. This doesn’t always happen. It was a small gesture taking probably less than a minute, but it meant so much to us. Be assured your kindness will never be forgotten, and maybe it wasn’t a big deal to you, but it was to us. Patricia Kermeen, Middleville 77578259 Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Hastings Rotary Club members and school leaders gather Monday to celebrate the coming graduation and next steps in the lives of graduating senior boys at Hastings High School. Pictured are (front row, from left, kneeling) Tom Peurach, John James, Garret Bowers, Brandon Wiersma, Cody Newton, Cody Fuller, Shiloh Kuhlman, Isaac Smith, Luke Heide, Curtis Root, Chris Feldpausch, (second row, standing) Hastings Rotary President Tim Girrbach, Callan Lenz, Christian Dawson, Luke Domke, Brad Rivett, Tanner Roderick, Joey Siska, Cody Schaendorf, Kenny Cross, Jake Swartz, Nate Schaendorf, Ben Kolanowski, Maxwell Clark, Principal Kevin Riggs, speaker Judge Michael Schipper, (third row) Tyler Williams, Brandon Thomas, Damion Hartke, John Dinges, Kyle Mikolajczyk, Daegan Mix, Oak Witchutribhop, Nick Replogle, Philip Schweiger, Matt Adkins, Adam Hyrsl, Todd Fox, Ian Beck, Michael Eastman, Superintendent Todd Geerlings, (back) Eddie Kosta, Alex Cherry, Corey Robbins, Tony Gibson, Zach Clow, Travis Sixberry, Stefan Horvat, Steven Cooley, Eric Hart. �Page 6 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77578303 Worship Together Area Obituaries Donna May Smith ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s & Teen Sunday School (ages 2 thru 12th grade) and Adult Clas. 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 through 4th grade). 6:00 p.m. Junior and Senior High Youth Group. Wednesday Midweek programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 12 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. May 12 - Noisy for Barry County Cares (Love, Inc.); Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; May 13 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. May 14 - Youth Committee 6 p.m. May 15 Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m. May 16 - Choir 7:15 p.m. May 18 Geranium Sale 8:30-12 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Donna May Smith, age 85, passed away on May 2, 2013 at Magnum Health and Rehabilitation in Hastings. She was born to Roy Burt and Claribel Thelma (Fuller) Smith on October 14, 1927. Donna loved to crochet, working with puzzles, playing rummy and enjoyed attending Positive Directions. Donna is survived by her sister, Carol (Lewis) Bolton and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Smith and Gordon Smith. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. For those who wish, memorial contributions should be directed to Barry County Mental Health, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, has been entrusted to help the family. Please share a memory with Donna Mae’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Sondra L. (Gallup) Monroe GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Sondra L. (Gallup) Monroe, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, May 6, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth, in Grand Rapids. Sandy was born on August 26, 1934 in Hagerstown, MD, the daughter of Bill and Blanche (Black) Harne. On October 25, 1975, Sandy married Andy Monroe. They were married 35 years until his death on February 23, 2011. Sandy was employed at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids for 35 years, until her retirement. Sandy loved to go to casinos and have many get-togethers at her home. Her family were the apples of her eye. She was a very charismatic and vivacious woman that enjoyed life to the fullest. Sandy is survived by her daughters, Deb James, Beth (Jack) Bond; son, Craig (Terryle) Sorenson; step-daughter, Karen (Curtis) Johnson; grandchildren, Nikki (Brian) Shafer, DJ James (Norma), Dillon Bond, Scott (Sarah) Perry, Andrew (Betsy) Perry, Kurtis Anderson and Nicholas Perry; great-grandchildren, Braendon, Nickolas, Rylee, Sydnee, JT, Cohen, Harlie and Margarette; sisters, Lolly (Roy) Foos and Toba (Joe) Hackett; brother, Michael W. Harne; sister-in-law, Lois Monroe; special nephew, Bob Monroe and several close friends. Sandy was preceded in death by her hus- band, Andy Monroe; son-in-law, Denny James; sister, Beverly Kesselring; parents, Bill and Blanche Harne and in-laws, Fred and Martha Monroe. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at noon. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service time from 11 a.m. until noon. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Robert Lee Woodmansee Doris Elaine Miller FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Cynthia L. “Cindy” Eckhart BATTLE CREEK, MI - Cynthia L. "Cindy" Eckhart, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly, May 4, 2013. Cindy was born July 1, 1990 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Bret and Shari (Beacham) Eckhart. Cindy was a 2008 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and she was an employee of Midwest Filter in Kalamazoo, and she was also a waitress at the Casbar, in Bedford. Cindy will be remembered as a "firecracker" and she loved four wheeling and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Her greatest interest was with her best friend Molly Baker and her nephews. Cindy attended Hickory Corners Bible Church, and was the Chaplain at the Delton Moose Lodge 1792, in Delton, where she was a member. Cindy is survived by her mother, Shari Eckhart; her father, Bret (Ginger) Eckhart; sisters, Jamie (Warren) Menck, and Elizabeth Eckhart; brothers, Thomas Keelan, Caleb Eckhart, and Andrew Eckhart; grandparents Chuck and Reba Beacham, Mary Lee Christiansen, Rolland and Bonnie Eckhart, and Jeff and Linda Worden; nephews, Dakota and David Menck, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Hickory Corners Bible Church, with her grandfather, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the needs of the family. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral to view Cindy's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for her family. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton HASTINGS, MI - Robert Lee Woodmansee, age 77, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his residence. Robert was born November 5, 1935, in Dowling, the son of Harry Albert and Gladys Marie (Gerber) Woodmansee. He attended Dowling area schools. Robert served in the US Army as a military policeman in France. He was dishonorably discharged when the military found out he had used his older brother’s identification to signup. Robert married Jane Daniels on October 23, 1962. He worked in construction for most of his life. Robert built sawmills and worked in the logging business with his brother, DuWayne. He later built his own sawmill, and ran it with his sons, Bart and Tony. Robert enjoyed giving his testimony, telling people what Jesus had done for him. He also enjoyed attending church. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Jane; four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his sons, Anthony (Cheryl) Woodmansee of Hastings, Bart (Sandra) Woodmansee of Hastings; grandchildren, Jessica Woodmansee (Jack) of Battle Creek, Robert Woodmansee (Ashley) of Hastings, Amanda Woodmansee of Hastings, Sarah Janissee (Brian) of Grand Rapids, Nicole Freeman (Evan) of Lansing; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Connie, Carolyn and Nancy; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice or Confessions of Truth Ministries. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Confessions of Truth Ministries Church, 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. Officiating the service was Al Conklin. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our web site to sign the online guest book or leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. FREEPORT, MI - Doris Elaine Miller, age 76, of Freeport passed away on May 6, 2013 at Pennock Hospital. She was born on August 8, 1936 in Ionia, to Lionel Ray and Lucille J. (Rousch) Normington. Doris married Donald Miller on December 5, 1958 and he preceded her in death on August 26, 1999. Doris enjoyed sewing, crafts, playing cards and watching NASCAR and loved spending time with her family, children and grandchildren. She retired from Home Depot seven years ago after 13 years of service. She is survived by her sons, Donald (Sharon) Miller of Middleville, Darwin (Annette) Miller of Riverview, FL and David Miller of Freeport; daughters, Diane (Darrell) Hartman of Delton and Sue (Jeff) Beggs of Alto; sisters, Sandy (Ron) Hill of Belding and Lois ( Mark) Smith of Portland; brothers, Bob (Jan) Normington of Lyons and Dennis (Pam) Normington of Portland; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Abbie, Samantha, Doug, Travis, Austin, Zachary; and eight great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Miller; and brother, Leon Nomington. Special thanks to Ron and Chris Geiger for being such great neighbors and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday May 9, 2013 from 5-8pm at Lauer Family Funeral Homes- Wren Chapel located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Funeral Services will on Friday May 10, 2013 at 10 am at the Freeport Cemetery located in Freeport. Memorial contributions can be made to the Diabetes Foundation www.diabetes.org. Please share a memory with Doris’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Catherine Elizabeth (Jones) Pittman FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Catherine Elizabeth (Jones) Pittman passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Rd., Dowling, MI 49050. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY HHS Varsity Singers sweep Chicago Heritage Festival by Gerald Stein NORTH N: A K 5 M: K J 8 6 L: Q K: A J 6 4 2 WEST N: --M: Q 7 5 L: K J 10 7 5 4 3 K: 9 5 3 EAST N: Q 10 9 7 6 2 M: 4 3 L: 9 6 2 K: Q 7 SOUTH: N: J 8 4 3 M: A 10 9 2 L: A 8 K: K 10 8 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Neither Lead: JL 4NT! 6K! East Pass Pass South 1K 5K West 3L Pass Area Obituaries The Hastings High School Varsity Singers include (front row, from left) Ariel Leondhardt, Olivia Rose, Taylor Carter, Laura Shinavier, Desirae Heers, Luke Domke, Zach Allyn, accompanist Mark Ramsey, vocal music director Matt Callaghan, Brieanna Sheldon, Hannah LaJoye, Emily Borden, Hannah Tebo, Mikayla Branham, (second row) Natalie Anderson, Sarah Main, Kinsey Elliot, McKayla Sheldon, Elizabeth Cason, Marlee Morris, Patrick Singleterry, Alex Cherry, Tom Peurach, Victoria Fueri, Jillian Bailey, Alicia Risk and Raven Lyttle. Garrett Bowers is absent from the photo. The Hastings High Varsity Singers recently traveled to Chicago for the Heritage Festival where they earned a gold rating in both vocal jazz and classical chamber choir. Those ratings earned the Sweepstakes trophy, which is awarded to a vocal group that enters more than one category and takes gold in all of them. In addition, the choir placed second overall among chamber choirs, sophomore Hannah LaJoye earned the Maestro Award for best soloist, and the Varsity Singers were invited to next year’s Festival of Gold Competition and to perform with the National Youth Choir at Carnegie Hall. “Our trip was a great success,” said Hastings High School vocal music director Matt Callaghan. “The students created beautiful music, and they did Hastings proud. Throughout the weekend, we had wonderful food, shopped, toured some scenery and sang everywhere we could, sharing our gift of music to many. Our trip ended at Medieval Times, where we ate like kings and queens and were presented with these awards.” Awards or ratings at the festival begin with gold, silver or bronze ratings, and then go down from there, said Callaghan. Choirs also are ranked based on their total scores compared to all the other groups in the same categories. 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Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to view Lacey's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. David M. Muilenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Robin M. Welton Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF® 525 W . Apple St., Hastings, MI 49058 07627360 DELTON, MI - Lacey J. Christle, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly due to health issues, May 7, 2013. Lacey was born August 28, 1985 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of David and Carla (Reid) Christle. A 2004 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Lacey attended Kellogg Community College and was a nurses aide. Lacey was very active in barrel racing, which was the love of her life. She also loved horses, shopping, eating, riding motorcycles and quads, also competitive bow shooting with her dad. Most of all, she loved her nieces and nephews and her horse: "Mattie". Lacey is survived by her parents, David and Carla Christle; sisters, Melissa (Dan) Christle Holcomb and Casey Christle; her grandmother, Alberta Wadle; her fiance, Richard Van Vleet; special niece, Bernice Holcomb; special nephews, Shaun Holcomb and Braydyn Loop and many, many friends. Lacey was preceded in death by her uncles, Jerry Christle and Larry Christle, Jr.; her grandfather, Larry Christle; and her stepgrandfather, William Wadle. Lacey's family will receive friends Friday, May 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams- period of time. “The choir program is currently choosing very carefully where we will travel to for next year,” said Callaghan. “Even though the destination for Varsity Singers is uncertain, we hope to have the continued support of the community with our efforts to make the Hastings High School choir program stronger every year. It has been a great honor and blessing to be given the chance to teach here at Hastings Area Schools this year, and I hope many years to come. This weekend has been full of great memories for me, the parents and the kids, and I can safely say that this experience has changed me as a vocal music educator.” 77578295 In past columns, we have looked at preemptive bids as a way to cause discomfort for the opposing teams. What happens when defenders turn the tables on you and use a preemptive bid to cause you discomfort? Let’s look at a hand today from a recent online tournament that might have caused troubles for the North/South team. East as dealer has four-high-card points and passed at the first bid. South has 12 high-cardpoints and opened the bidding with 1K, using a Convenient Minor and promising at least three clubs and an opening count of 12 or more points. West, with a void in spades, a long diamond suit with seven and a mere six high card points, and not vulnerable, uses the preemptive bid to disrupt the North/South team. West is using the strategy of good bridge players: “Preempt early; preempt often.” North as the Responder and Captain on this hand knows a lot about all four hands. With partner having at least 12 high card points, a weak preemptive hand by West, and seeing 18 high card points in her hand, what is North’s next bid? Would you consider a double in this situation? Would that double be for penalty or for takeout? If you meant it for takeout, but your partner passes, thinking it was for penalty, how would you feel? Your double bid has just been turned into a penalty double, and you will be lucky to set the East/West team for two tricks and a paltry 300 points on your side of the score sheet. Is there a better bid for you than a double? As Responder, you know that South has at least three clubs and maybe four. You have five clubs in your hand. Adding the two hands together, you know that you have at least eight trump cards in clubs in both hands. That is known as a Golden Fit. With a singleton diamond in your hand as well, your hand has just improved dramatically since partner can make use of that singleton. Adding your points together, you find that you have 30 high card points with some extras, including the AN and the KN, a solid heart suit, and good club support. Your bid? Four no trump! Using our newly-discovered Roman Key Card Convention that we just learned, you ask your partner how many key cards she has. The 5K response informs you that she has three key cards, and you have the other two. You and your partner have all five key cards: the four aces and the king of trump. You do not hesitate and promptly bid 6K. After all, your partner has to play the contract! The lead from West is the JL. You as North place your hand on the table. You are promptly thanked by your partner, and she begins to make a plan. She takes her time. After all, as a partnership, you are in a small slam, and your objective is to take twelve tricks with clubs as trump. Looking first at the trump suit, your partner sees that she is missing the QK. Knowing that the suit usually breaks 3-2 when there are five out, she can hope that the QK is in the hand with the two clubs. Otherwise, a finesse might be needed, but she will hold off on that technique as a last resort. Looking at the heart suit, your partner sees the same kind of situation: eight cards and missing the QM. She will have to try the QM in the short hand or again use a finesse as a last resort. The one small spade looks to be a loser no matter how she looks at it. The AL will take care of the singleton diamond. With her plan ready, and the JL as the lead card, she calls for the singleton QL and to her delight and yours, she wins the first trick. Poor defense? Perhaps, as another lead might be safer for the defenders. With that lead, and careful play, your partner can find the QK in the short hand and lose no clubs. Finessing the heart will bring home the hearts, and she can discard the losing spade on the good AL, making a small slam with an overtrick. Your partner has just taken thirteen tricks and earned a far better score for your team than a sad 300 for defending. The message to take away with for this week is this: When you have defenders trying to get in your way through preemptive bidding, consider this bridge adage: “Get fixed. Stay fixed.” What this means is that when you get fixed by a preemptive bid, meaning that they have put you into a pickle, consider carefully your options to get out of the situation. Sometimes you will pass or double for penalty or takeout or bid on, but at all times you will want to stay fixed on your ultimate goal. Listen carefully to the bidding. Count your points together. Make a bold move at times. Good luck with preemptive bids, both when you institute them or when they are foisted upon you. Remember: “Get fixed. Stay fixed.” ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) 77578355 North (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC �Page 8 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Be aware of the need for disability insurance by Elaine Garlock Tonight, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets at a different location. Members and their guests are invited to tour the Johnson-Dahms house on Jordan Lake Highway at 7 p.m. Following the tour, members will reconvene at the Freight House for the monthly business meeting. This is the annual meeting of the society, at which time dues will be set for the coming year and three directors will be elected (or re-elected) for three-year terms. This will be the final meeting of the 20122013 year, the 34th year of the society founded in 1968. The year ends June 30, with membership fees due at that time for the new year. The May issue of the “Bonanza Bugle” will soon be in the hands of members and local libraries, including school libraries. The society has plans for further improvement of the Hosford House during the summer, for alumni weekend at the end of June and Depot Day the last weekend of July. The society hosted Spring Into the Past this past weekend with many visitors both Saturday and Sunday. Many were impressed by the size and scope of the museum exhibits. Visitors came from Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Belding, Lansing and Charlotte, and even one gentleman from England. Many were including Charlton Park and Freeport on their tours. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, May 11, at the Freight House at 1 p.m. There will be a speaker. The library will be open for searchers until 5 p.m. The Women of Central United Methodist Church will host a chicken and biscuit dinner Friday, May 17. Following the meal will be musical entertainment by local singer Jeff Speas. This is a version of dinner theater with the music included in the price of the meal. Tickets are available from UMW members Walker Pharmacy and the church office. Saturday, the Lakewood Lions Club will host a chicken barbecue at the Lakeside pavilion on Jordan Lake Street with dining space on the premises, as well as take-out service. Tickets are available from any Lions member. The club provides eyeglasses for needy children, swimming instruction at Jordan Lake and other services. Spring is busting out all over. The trees on Fourth Avenue are in blossom, as well as many trees on many lawns so the streets are beautiful right now. Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, tiny grape hyacinths and other spring flowers are at their best. Forsythia bushes are very showy. Later spring bushes are showing signs of future flowers. Grape vines have tiny leaves starting. Many houses are being spruced up. Many trucks of Redi-Mix concrete are going to Twin City Foods. This must mean that the floor of the new expansion of the freezer plant is still in the process. Beautiful weather this week has been a welcome respite from the rains and cold weather that lingered well into the usual springtime. It probably doesn’t show up on your calendar, but May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. And you might agree that such a month is useful, when you consider the following: • Three in 10 workers entering the workforce today will become disabled before retiring, according to the Social Security Administration. • At age 42, you are four times more likely to become seriously disabled than to die during your working years, according to National Underwriter Life & Health. • Disability causes nearly 50% of all mortgage foreclosures, according to Health Affairs, a health policy research journal. Given these statistics, it’s not surprising that the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) sponsors Disability Insurance Awareness Month to encourage Americans to address their disability income needs. Here’s the bottom line: You can be really good at budgeting your money and you can be a disciplined long-term investor — but unless you’ve protected at least a reasonable percentage of your income, your whole financial strategy is incomplete. And all your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, could be jeopardized. Of course, you may not be totally unfamiliar with disability income insurance; if you work for a large employer, a group disability policy may be part of your employee benefits package. If so, you should certainly accept the coverage, which may be offered to you free, or at minimal cost. However, this coverage might be inadequate to replace the income needed to allow your family to maintain its lifestyle without dipping into your investments. Consequently, you might need to think about purchasing an individual disability insurance policy. Here are some tips: • Look for a policy that is “non-cancellable” until you reach age 65. When you purchase a non-cancellable policy, your policy premiums can’t be changed, provided you pay them on time. • Pick the right waiting period. Typically, disability insurance policies don’t start paying benefits immediately; there’s usually a waiting (or “elimination”) period ranging from 30 days to two years. Obviously, a shorter waiting period is more desirable, but it’s probably also going to be more expensive. You may be able to give yourself the flexibility of choosing the longer waiting period if you have created an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid account that offers significant preservation of principal. • Avoid overly restrictive policies. You may want to avoid an "accident-only" policy or one with a limited benefit term (five and 10 years are common). These policies may be cheaper, but they don’t cover either a disabling illness or the entirety of your working life. • Consider adding appropriate “riders.” It will likely add to the cost of your policy, but a cost-of-living rider will help protect your future benefits from the effects of inflation. 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These suggestions are general in nature. Your financial advisor can help you determine if you need a private disability insurance policy — and, if so, what type of policy is best suited for your needs. But don’t wait too long to take action in this area. You can’t predict the future, but you should still prepare for the unexpected. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. State News Roundup visit the MSTAC www.michigan.gov/mstac. Barry County on ‘state of disaster’ list Section of I-94 Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday declared a state of disaster for 19 counties and two cities — memorializes Grand Rapids and Ionia — to support ongoing local efforts to respond to the severe Lakewood grad flooding that has affected parts of Michigan. Along with Grand Rapids and Ionia, the governor’s disaster declaration also covers the following counties: Baraga, Barry, Benzie, Genesee, Gogebic, Gratiot, Houghton, Ionia, Kent, Keweenaw, Marquette, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa and Saginaw. The declaration will ensure that all possible resources, in accordance with the Michigan Emergency Management Plan, are provided to assist the local response to the flooding, which took place April 9 through May 3. The governor has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to join state and local officials later this week to assess the extent of damage to homes, businesses, public facilities and infrastructure. The preliminary damage assessment process is the initial step to assist state officials in determining whether a federal declaration should be requested. During the assessment, the joint PDA teams, comprised of local, state and federal officials, will assess the extent of damage that was incurred by homeowners, renters and businesses. The teams will also assess the damage to public infrastructure, as well as the overall impacts to the communities. The teams will visit the most severely impacted areas based on information gathered during local damage assessments. While the teams may not visit every affected home and business, all of the local damage assessment information will be included in the overall results. Affected residents and business owners are encouraged to report any damages to their local emergency management agency. Snowmobile and trails advisory council to meet The Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council will hold a meeting Wednesday, May 15, at the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, Stevens T. Mason Building in Lansing. The public meeting will begin at noon, and the agenda will focus on the Michigan Comprehensive Trail Plan, which is available online at www.michigan.gov/mstac. The council’s role is to advise the DNR director and the governor on the creation, development, operation and maintenance of motorized and non-motorized trails in the state, including snowmobile, biking, equestrian, hiking, off-road vehicle and ski trails. For more information about this meeting, those wishing to provide public comment on any trail-related issue or those needing accommodations to attend this meeting, should contact Victoria Lischalk, DNR Parks and Recreation Division, 517-241-3367, or website, The portion of Interstate 94 that runs through Kalamazoo County has been designated the Officer Eric Zapata Memorial Highway, after Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Tuesday. “Officer Eric Zapata dedicated his life to serving and protecting his fellow citizens,” Snyder said. “Designating the Officer Eric Zapata Memorial Highway in his honor is a gesture of gratitude that will remind future generations of his sacrifice.” Zapata, 35, was killed in the line of duty April 18, 2011, while coming to the aid of a fellow officer. He was the first officer in the department’s history to be killed in the line of duty. He was a 1994 graduate of Lakewood High School. U-M scholars hit the road to explore knowledge economy The Michigan Road Scholars’ 14th annual “seminar on wheels” kicked off May 6 as 30 University of Michigan faculty and staff members embark on a five-day journey across the state from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula and Grand Rapids to Bay City. “In 2013, we are focusing on the ways Michigan is adapting and evolving into the new knowledge-based economy,” said MRS coordinator Dana Sitzler, U-M associate director of state outreach. “The scholars will visit several firms that share common roots: a dynamic entrepreneur who had the vision, established the company and made a commitment to stay and serve the communities of Michigan.” This year’s scholars will continue the MRS tradition of identifying ways in which U-M can contribute expertise to local and regional initiatives. MRS was established by the offices of the Provost and the Vice President for Government Relations to help faculty better understand the communities and broadly diverse regions their students come from, and to identify areas where their expertise can make a difference to Michigan communities. Institutions expand local food purchasing Many institutions are eager to put more local food on their menus, and area farmers are interested in supplying it, say recent surveys by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. A recent analysis of data gathered in 2012 and in prior Farm to Institution surveys reveals interest in the expansion of such purchasing by both producers and institutional buyers in Michigan. Since 2004, the CRFS has conducted six surveys to understand farm-to-institution efforts in Michigan. “We have seen steady growth in local purchasing by food service directors across institutions since 2004,” said Michael Hamm, CRFS director and professor in the Department of Community, Agriculture, Resource and Recreation Studies. “This points to increasing potential for farmers to generate new business in these markets and for institutions to provide the fresher local foods valued by their customers.” Local food purchasing by K-12 schools has been the most extensively studied. Research to date shows that the number of schools and districts purchasing local food has been growing, and more than half of schools now purchase local food; about 90 percent of schools and districts are interested in purchasing local food in the future, whether currently doing so or not; fresh and whole fruits and vegetables are of greater interest than meat, dairy, grain and bean items; local foods are most commonly purchased through full-service distributors rather than directly from farmers, farmer cooperatives or specialty distributors. Many of Michigan’s hospitals are also making efforts to purchase local food. As of December 2012, 114 of the state’s nearly 150 hospitals had committed to locally source 20 percent of their food by 2020 through the Michigan Health and Hospital Association’s Healthy Food Hospitals initiative. Summaries of the Farm to Institution surveys can be found on the CRFS website at foodsystems.msu.edu/activities/farm-toschool. DNR to survey anglers in coming months As fishing season begins, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that department personnel will be collecting data at lakes, rivers and Great Lakes ports about anglers’ fishing experiences this year. DNR creel clerks will ask anglers how long they fished, what species they were targeting, and how many fish were harvested or released. In some cases, clerks may ask to measure or weigh fish and take scale samples. These efforts are part of the DNR’s Statewide Angler Survey Program, a longterm monitoring program designed to track recreational fisheries across the Great Lakes. “The point of the whole program is to characterize how many fish are harvested, how many hours anglers spend fishing, and what fish they are targeting,” said DNR fisheries biologist Tracy Kolb. “We use this information to manage fisheries across the state.” The DNR appreciates anglers’ cooperation. Kolk said it usually takes only a couple of minutes to answer the creel clerks’ questions. Anglers interested in seeing the results from surveys of Great Lakes ports in previous years can find them online at www.dnr.state.mi.us/chartercreel. When the Earth moves under our feet by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters One of the most breath-taking geologic events is a major earthquake. In just a few moments, shaking of the Earth can result in billions of dollars of damage and thousands of lives lost. Many earthquakes are related to the movement of tectonic plates, the large chunks of the Earth’s outer surface that move with respect to each other. Plates are “born” in places like Iceland, where magma comes up from below and creates oceanic plate material. They “die” when one plate dives beneath another and ultimately is pulled and pushed down so deeply into the Earth, it melts away to nothing. Plates vary a bit in how fast they move, but about an inch or two a year is not uncommon. That’s roughly the speed that your fingernails grow. That may not sound like much, but when you consider it’s the whole surface of the planet that’s moving, you get an appreciation for the great forces that are involved in tectonic movement. One example of where the rubber meets the road regarding tectonic movement is in the Pacific Northwest. The Cascadia subduction zone is the area where what’s called the Juan de Fuca plate is diving under the North American plate. The movement generates major earthquakes from time to time. The most recent megaquake occurred in 1700. Geologists think the region is about due for another similar event. Does that mean the Pacific Northwest faces grave seismic danger like California does? The situations in the two regions are a bit different, because California’s San Andreas fault creates movement at and near the surface — where we people live. But there’s no doubt Cascadia poses a major hazard, and that’s true in part because the Pacific Northwest is not as well prepared for earthquakes as California is. Recently, I was reading in Science News about new information regarding earthquakes and plate movement. In the Cascadia region, something called “slow slip” happens about every 15 months. Slow slip occurs when the rocks on either side of a major fault move about the same amount as in a major earthquake, but they do so over weeks to months rather than almost instantaneously as in an earthquake. Slow slip can generate as much movement as an earthquake that measures 7 or more on the Richter scale. The evidence for slow slip was documented first for Cascadia in the bedrock of Vancouver Island, just over the international border in British Columbia. “It’s like an earthquake, only slower,” said geophysicist Kelin Wang of the Geological Survey of Canada to Science News. Now that geologists and geophysicists know what they are looking for, slow slip events have been identified the world around. In Japan, some slow slip events have been documented that occur about every three to five years and last a few months, while others occur much more frequently. Often, slow slip is too slow to create seismic waves. But sometimes the rock on either side of the fault may move quickly enough to generate seismic waves that are just large enough to be above background noise. In that case, the slow slip generates what scientists call tremor. A confusing point is that sometimes tremor occurs before or after the movement of the slow slip. Sometimes slow slip occurs with no tremor at all. The reasons for these facts are not currently understood. “There’s a lot we don’t know,” said seismologist John Vidale of the University of Washington to Science News. The longest period of slow slip yet detected anywhere occurred last year. It started in August under Vancouver Island. It began as tremors there, then moved south. It crossed the international border, moving to and then beyond the Seattle region. All together, the event lasted 42 days. At first it might seem that slow slip relieves stress on faults and could help us avoid major quakes. But some geologists think that slow slip events transfer stress to areas that then are more likely to rupture when a mega-quake occurs in a region. There’s some evidence to suggest that slow slip may have helped trigger Japan’s March 2011 quake, the terrible event that created the resulting tsunami. So even when it comes to slow-motion earth movement, we have to hang on to our hats. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — Page 9 Freeport’s wooden rake factory The Freeport Rake Factory, which had served as a landmark for 136 years, was destroyed by fire March 28. The Van Tol family has owned and operated the historic factory, since the early 1990s, growing the business by producing wooden rakes for golf courses. The family plans to continue the business, but likely will not rebuild n the factory site. The following profile of the company was written by the late Esther Walton and published in the Aug. 20, 1992, Hastings Banner. **** Tucked away in the tiny village of Freeport is a one-of-a-kind wooden rake factory. The Cheesebrough Manufacturing Company is thought to be the only existing firm in the county to produce a rake that is wood from the handle to the teeth, except for a wire bow. Designated a Michigan Centennial Business in 1979, the factory and the village, which were started about the same time, grew up and old together, preserving time and place retaining the essences of time gone by. Freeport, a village of about 1,000 inhabitants, is located on the northern boundary of Barry County, on the Coldwater River, a branch of the Little Thornapple River. It has a business section consisting of two blocks. At the east end of the business section sits the wood clapboard-sided rake factory. Its two-story building is the largest on the street. The only other large structure in town is the Buskirk Sawmill, which today supplies Cheesebrough with its raw materials. The village of Freeport was platted by the Roush brothers in 1875. Previous to this time, Freeport was a heavily forested area, containing much virgin timber. Most of the timber was beech, maple, rock elm and white ash. These types of woods were essential to the making of rakes and other wooded items. The only other nearby endeavor was farming. According to an early history, the Belgian factory had its beginnings in Dutton in 1874. At that time, the mill went under the name of Konkle, Peck and Company. Rakes, butter bowls and clothes pins were the chief articles manufactured there. Job Cheesebrough, his parents, and a Mr. Brower, wanted to be nearer the source of material, and the possibility of a railroad coming to Freeport became an added inducement to them. The owners wanted to be in a progressive community. Job Cheesebrough was an Englishman trained to be a millwright in England. He thought his chances would be better in America, so he, his wife, Hannah, and small son, Tom, moved to this country. After moving around Michigan, he found a job in Dutton at the Konkle, Peck and Company mill. He later became a stockholder in the company. It soon became apparent to the company that what was once virgin timber area around Dutton rapidly was becoming depleted. If they continued to operate the mill in Dutton, the logs would have to be hauled in from a long distance to the mill. To do that would lower the profits of the company. At the same time, Konkle, Peck and Company was going through the depression of 1873, and ruling members of the company had a quarrel. Somehow, Cheesebrough and Brower ended up with the assets of Konkle, At its peak in 1915, the Cheesebrough factory employed 30 people. This photo was taken in the late 1800s. Job Cheesebrough, a millwright from England, first worked at a mill in Dutton before moving the business to Freeport in 1877. Peck and Company, and in 1877 built the Cheesebrough and Brower handle factory in Freeport and moved in the equipment. The partners operated the mill together for two years, then Cheesebrough bought out Brower’s interest. The Cheesebrough Mill has been in continuous operation ever since, making a variety of rakes – leaf, hay, curd and snow. They also made back brushes, croquet stakes and handles for mallets and frames for canvas-backed chairs. The two-story red painted wood factory has a row of windows along each side with threeover-three glass panes. Many of the glass panes still contain the original waved glass. The gently sloping roofed building stands as it was built in 1876, except for a large storage room that was built about 1900. The building was never insulated or air conditioned. The outside siding is the inside walls. Time seems to have stood still inside the structure. A loading ramp with rails projects out the west side of the building. Here the trains used to pull up to load and unload material and finished products. A rail flat cart still unloads wood and brings it into the factory. Once off the cart, the wood is cut into the desired length and sent upstairs. Wooden stairs to the second floor have grooves where employees walked up and down for over 100 years. On the second floor, the handles are shaped, bent and polished. Heads are drilled for tines. Then the pieces are sent back down a chute to the first floor, depending on the item, other machines make parts for the rakes. Finally, they are assembled, ready for shipment. Down a short hall is a small office desk and file tucked alongside the walkway for the owner’s and bookkeeper’s use. The floors are heavy planks worn into grooves where the workmen stood in front of the machines. Historic machinery dating to the 1890s and 1900 are lined along the walls. The furnace in the rear of the factory still burns wood chips and sawdust. Belts from the old, now removed steam engine still hang above the heads of the workers. The furnace is used to generate heat needed in the manufacturing of the products. It is not used to heat the building. In fact heating the building is a byproduct of manufacturing, and not a welcome one in the summer. The small mill had its troubles in the beginning. A J.D. Cool of Freeport, said “If it hadn’t been for Job Cheesebrough’s determination to operate the mill against all odds it most certainly would have been done for in a short time.” Because the mill was the only manufacturing concern in the village, the residents wanted to keep it open. So Cheesebrough kept the mill open against overwhelming odds. Cheesebrough’s first problem was getting the products of his mill to market. The muchanticipated railroad did not appear until the 1890s, so until then, other means of transportation had to be used. Two narrow dirt roads in opposite directions formed a connecting link to the outside world. One road led to Hastings and the other led to Lowell and Middleville. Cheesebrough brought two teams of heavy Belgian draft horses and four large logging trucks. These were used to haul the rakes and manufactured byproducts to the Grand Trunk Freight House at Lowell, a distance of 14 miles, or to the Michigan Central Railroad in Hastings, a distance of nine miles. Hastings had the Spaulding Manufacturing Company, and it is possible that some of Cheesebrough’s products were shipped there. Cheesebrough made croquet mallets and balls during part of its time. Spaulding was burned out in Hastings in the 1880s and left the area for Chicago. Among the articles manufactured at the mill over its lifetime were, first and foremost, wooden rakes, of which there were three kinds – the hay rake, the lawn rake and the curd rake. the most unusual, the curd rakes were all wood, with a longer handle than the lawn or hay rakes. They were made from maple and white ash and the teeth were spaced wider apart. The rakes were sent to Wisconsin and used to break up curds milk was made into cheese. Cradle fingers were another unusual item. Cradle fingers were manufactured in small lots to be used in areas where new land was being broken up, on steep hills and on fields where stumps still remained. These fingers were manufactured until 1935. Canvas-backed reclining chairs were another item. These were used as lawn or camping chairs. These did not remain in production long, since there was little demand for them. Chair rounds were made for other manufacturing companies, but the profit for these was small and the line also was dropped. Dowel pins for screen doors were manufactured in 1901. They were four inches long and 3/8 inches in diameter. The production for HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE The Cheesebrough factory predated trains through the village of Freeport, when horses and wagons still comprised a company’s ‘fleet.’ Thursday, May 9 — Movie Memories enjoys the little gem “A Yank at Eton,” starring Mickey Rooney, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 — preschool story time shouts, “Let’s get dirty,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 — “1000 Books before Kindergarten” launch party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 — toddler story time shouts back, “Let’s get clean,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. dowel pins was soon given up because the machine for making them was not accurate enough. Wooden snow shovels were another venture that had a short life span. Between 1910 and 1935 was a quantity of wooden shaving fork tines and wooden barley fork tines were made. Wooden brush backs were manufactured and shipped to Detroit, where they were made into scrub brushes, stove brushes, currying brushes, and floor brushes. Many of these products were made from the byproducts of the rakes. Job Cheesebrough did not want to waste the surplus material. Some of these materials were the shaving and barley fold, dowel pins, croquet stakes and handles for mallets. When the company first arrived in Freeport, it had its own sawmill, which was powered with a steam engine that also operated the factory. Trees were cut by employees and the logs sawed into boards. The company’s sawmill was discontinued because the quality of the logs kept getting poorer and poorer, and the company needed good clean lumber without knots. The steam engine lasted longer. After 60 years of continuous use, it was dismantled and taken into Grand Rapids for a thorough overhaul. It was found to be in good condition, so it was reinstalled in the mill for another 20 years or more of use. This was not the oldest piece of equipment. A tumbler machine is for smoothing up handles; there still are two of them in the factory. They are shaped like barrels lying on their sides. They are 10 feet long and four feet in diameter and turn on a shaft. To operate them each tumbler is filled about one-four full of handles and then wax or wax and oil are added. The tumblers are started into motion, rotating the handles over and over. As they rotate the handles are smoothed and polished. These tumblers were built by Cheesebrough when he first built the factory. Many of the remaining machinery dates back to around 1900, like the 1897 handle machine and the 1903 lathe that makes the wooden rake teeth. Cheesebrough invented many machines to make his products. The company employed 30 people at its peak of operation in 1915, when over 200,000 wooden rakes were produced in one year. The factory gave employment to the area’s farmers in the winter season. Many of Freeport’s families have worked in the mill. Among them are the Fish family, who have been associated with the factory for four generations. A second problem that confronted Cheesebrough was overproduction. During the period of the early 1890s the mill was filled to capacity with rakes and tool handles that markets in this country did not need. The situation was a mill full of rakes and handles, no market, and worst of all, no money. The community raised enough money to send Cheesebrough to England to find additional markets. He stayed in England two months and succeeded in finding a market for his products. These rakes were to be shipped to knockdown condition. So he returned home to Freeport and set his crew to taking the surplus assembled rakes apart for shipment to England. A thriving overseas business of 50 percent of the output continued until the First World War I, after which the demand for wooden rakes was greatly reduced, and by the 1920s, all foreign exports had ceased. Job Cheesebrough died in 1916 at the age of 84, leaving the company to his son Tom, who had married Mary Fish of Freeport. He stayed at the helm of the company until his death in the late 1920s age the age of 72. Tom had always worked alongside his father and at his death, he had over 50 years of work in the factory. After Tom’s death, the company was willed to Huntington United Brethren College, but run by a Fred Tabber for 10 years. Tabber started to work with the company in 1910 and retired in the 1940s. After Tabber’s retirement, the control was assumed by Allen Fish, a cousin to Mary Fish. Four generations of the Fish family have worked at the mill. The first was Reuben Fish who worked at Cheesebrough from 1884 to 1924 and kept diaries of events in the community and at work. Every time new machinery was installed, Fish recorded it in his diary. These diaries have been microfilmed by Esther Walton and are now at the Hastings and Freeport public libraries. Allen Fish followed his father, Reuben, into the factory in 1911. Allen worked there 10 years parttime and 50 years full time and is thought to have the longest tenure of employment. The third generation is Bud (Reuben) Fish, who joined the firm in 1941 and has over 40 years of service. His sons, Brent and Sam, whose real name is Reuben, also work at Cheesebrough’s. At the present, there are three employees at the factory who work full-time. A small entrance, there are three employees at the factory who work full time. A small entrance room displays their wares for sale, as the company heads for its second century of manufacturing rakes and handles. ***** The Hastings Banner Dec. 14, 1893 Job Cheesebrough received an order Tuesday for 25 dozen rakes, the first order received this winter. Formerly at this time of the year orders were coming in rapidly and a full force of men were at work getting the stock ready for shipment. But times have changed and the factory is closed. He thinks they will resume work about Jan. 1. (Taken from the Freeport Herald). ***** According to the website, a temporary mill is in operation. Staff has been sewing flags as part of its product line for golf courses. They began making rakes May 2, flagsticks May 5, and plan to begin shipping May 13. NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP SEXTON The Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan is accepting bids for Sexton. The Sexton is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of four cemeteries and outdoor lawn maintenance of Assyria Township hall and other township property. The Sexton coordinates burial activity in conjunction with the township Clerk, maintains grounds, gravesites, markers, veteran flag placement/removal and snow removal of cemetery and township hall roadways prior to burials/meetings and installs monument foundations. The Sexton is an independent contractor and is responsible to provide all equipment, materials and insurance. Assyria Township invites interested parties to submit proposals to the Assyria Township Supervisor at 7415 Wolf Road, Bellevue, MI 49021. Proposals must include proposed cost for services, three written letters of reference and proof of current insurance. Proposals must be received by the Supervisor no later than 5pm Friday, May 24, 2013. Further information may be obtained at www.assyriatwp.org 77578452 �Page 10 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. McNett III and Gwendolyn K. McNett, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2009, and recorded on July 24, 2009 in instrument 200907240007654, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One and 18/100 Dollars ($87,161.18). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 495.00 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West along said East and West 1/4 line 826.42 feet to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West along said centerline 252.61 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 825.60 feet; thence South 1 degrees 01 minutes East 251.90 feet to the place of beginning, Excepting therefrom: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 946.42 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 375.00 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 252.61 feet along said centerline; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 375.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 252.28 feet parallel with said centerline of Kingsbury Road to said point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422499F01 77577996 (04-25)(05-16) SYNOPSIS Barry Township Board Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Held May 6, 2013 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 board members and 9 guests. Motion approved minutes as presented and Treasurers reports as presented for April 2013. Motion approved agenda as presented. Received Department reports. Motion approved Resolutions 13-4 & 13-5. Motions approved Delton Fire Agreement. Motion approved the purchase from BS & A for NET. Motion approved contacting the attorney by letter concerning the Fair Lake shortfall. Motion approved the budget amendment for trustee benefits. Motion approved bills and check register for March 2013. Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Barry Township Clerk Attested to by, Wesley Kahler, Barry Township Supervisor 77578479 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($135,057.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419884F02 77578094 (04-25)(05-16) City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 22, 2013. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget, and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. 77578306 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jo Anne Murray, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005 in instrument 1156029, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 82/100 Dollars ($162,498.82). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Additional vacant lot described as: That portion of Lot numbered 40 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Barry County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; and running thence Southerly on the Westerly line of said Lot Numbered 2 extended, 132 feet to Walnut Drive; thence Easterly along the North line of said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feet to the point of beginning. Also commencing at a point on the South line of Walnut Drive, 22 feet West of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Southerly a distance of 120 feet; thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary; thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #267286F02 77577804 (04-18)(05-09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Blaszak Jr. and Linda S. Blaszak, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072284, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 92/100 Dollars ($41,980.92). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 6, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West, 35.35 feet to the Easterly line of Cordes Drive, according to the recorded plats of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision and Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14, and Liber 4 of plats on Page 49 respectively; thence the following courses along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 seconds West, 170.03 feet; thence North 1 degrees 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 557.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 0.24 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds West, 124.84 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence South 88 degrees 01 minute 58 seconds East, 261.23 feet; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East, 79.43 feet; thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds East, 43.60 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West, 250.35 feet to the point of beginning. he redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 9, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #423949F01 77578447 (05-09)(05-30) Escaped bull tears through Lake Odessa by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer The school day ended later than usual for students at Lakewood’s West Elementary in Lake Odessa Tuesday after a bull escaped from the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction and galloped through the school yard. The bull slipped through a corral chute open door and headed south, where it was seen near St. Edward Catholic Church before it headed across school property toward Sixth Avenue. Physical education teacher Kim Trgina was outside with students at about 3:40 p.m. when the young bull ran across the playground. Students were ushered inside, and staff decided to keep students in the building school, until the animal was no longer a threat. “Our No. 1 priority was keeping the kids safe,” said principal Wayne Piercefield. “We weren’t going to release them until we knew exactly where the bull was. We weren’t taking the chance of having it stampede through while students were exiting.” Normally, an automatic phone message would have been sent to parents, explaining the reason for the delayed departure, but at the time of the incident, the school’s Internet service was down. After two phone calls to Ionia County Central Dispatch to determine the bull’s location, students were allowed to leave the building at 4:25. The bull had traveled north, outside the village, into a field bordered by Bonanza Road to the north, Tupper Lake Road to the south, Fourth Avenue to the east, and Tasker Road to the west. After attempts to calm the animal and corral him were unsuccessful, authorities decided to put him down in the field at 5:30 p.m. A bull that escaped from the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Tuesday travels through the village, causing students at West Elementary School to be detained an extra 35 minutes. LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUANE F. REUTHER, A SINGLE MAN, to THE CONSTRUCTION LOAN COMPANY, INC., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005, in Document No. 1156081, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($48,838.57), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 6, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 42 FEET OF LOT 19 AND THE EAST 42 FEET OF LOT 20 OF HARDENDORF'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001624 FNMA (0577578490 09)(05-30) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Craig Artis and Roxanne L. Artis, husband and wife to Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2001 and recorded May 23, 2001 in Instrument # 1060247 and modified by agreement dated May 1, 2004 and Recorded April 19, 2004 in Instrument # 1125098 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated September 21, 2010 and recorded September 28, 2010 in Instrument # 201009280008968 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Eight Cents ($78,542.08) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 6, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Country Acres, According to the Recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 64. Commonly known as 1182 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/09/2013 CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77578474 No: 13-80892 (05-09)(05-30) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on April 11, 2003 by Robert O. Brown, Jr. and Mary A. Brown a/k/a Rosemary A. Brown a/k/a Rose Mary A. Brown, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on July 3, 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1107855. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Two and 68/100 Dollars ($45,922.68), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 6, 2013, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 1 Hidden Hollow Estates No. 1 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 19. More commonly known as: 2249 Stanton Drive, Middleville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Dated: April 24, 2013 By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 + 77578173 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L. Troseth and Patricia Troseth AKA Patricia A. Troseth, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 25, 2005, and recorded on March 14, 2005 in instrument 1142698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ten and 42/100 Dollars ($135,610.42). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Fairview Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 6, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #369148F03 77577866 (04-18)(05-09) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J. Silver and Susan C. Silver, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 36/100 Dollars ($101,634.36). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 of Hastings Heights, and all that portion of a vacated perimeter alley within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425024F01 77578183 (05-02)(05-23) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Craig L Irish, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, INC, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006, and recorded on August 17, 2006, as Document Number: 1168710, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-5 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 27, 2013 and recorded April 03, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-004577, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine and 78/100 ($53,569.78) including interest at the rate of 10.45000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on May 30, 2013 Said premises are situated in the City of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at the North One Quarter post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line, 193.20 feet to the Southeasterly line of Kellogg Street; thence South 34 degrees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg Street, 141.14 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 182.46 feet; thence South 03 degrees 43 minutes 02 seconds West, 13.97 feet; thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West, 104.89 feet; thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West, 77.45 feet, to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 402 Kellogg Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 2, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-5 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 13OMI00163-1 (05-02)(05-23) 77578282 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of LYLE L. BLOUGH, Trust dated January 27, 2000. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, LYLE Blough, born March 14, 1941, who lived at 250 State Road, Freeport, Michigan died 11/1/2012 leaving a certain trust under the name of LYLE L. BLOUGH TRUST, and dated January 27, 2000, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and JUDY D. BLOUGH was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to JUDY D. BLOUGH the named trustee at 250 State Road, Freeport, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Robert L. Byington 222 W. Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 JUDY D. BLOUGH 250 State Road 77578445 Freeport, Michigan 49325 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R. SEARLES and DEANNA L. SEARLES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2008, and recorded on October 2, 2008, in Document No. 20081002-0009670, and re-recorded on April 8, 2013 in Document No. 2013-004849, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Thirty Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($179,030.41), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 16, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 31, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 47 SECONDS EAST 660 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31 A DISTANCE OF 1324.76 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 332.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE 1324.74 FEET TO SAID SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 1 MINUTE 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 332.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 330.88 FEET TO THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF PINE LAKE ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 418.36 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE 66.75 FEET, THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 597.57 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SECTION LINE 131.56 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 2650.82 FEET TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 66 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE 2303.78 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 934.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005068 FHA (04-18)(05-09) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel J. Fild and Janet L. Fild, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation, III, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006 and recorded August 1, 2006 in Instrument # 1167958 and corrected by affidavit dated April 15, 2013 and recorded April 18, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-005206 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($410,481.49) including interest 7.31% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 6, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from the West line of the East one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 10; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.00 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.00 feet; thence Southerly 426.15 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 19 degrees 45 minutes West 413.37 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Southwesterly 53.82 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 47 degrees 15 minutes West 53.79 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 54 degrees 00 minutes East 499 feet more or less to the waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears South 54 degrees 00 minutes East from the place of beginning, thence North 54 degrees 00 minutes West 443 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for rights of ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast of Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: A 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which begins at a point on the North line of Section 10, which is South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds East 2993.52 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly of and parallel with the West line of the East onehalf of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 10 to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also described as: Subject to and together with a mutual private right of way easement 66.00 feet in width for driveway purpose and for the installation of utilities which may be available from time to time as more fully described in the Instruments recorded in Liber 406, Pages 427 through 432, Liber 429, Pages 847 and 848, Liber 488, Pages 204 through 206, Barry County, Michigan Register of Deeds. Also an additional easement for ingress, egress and utilities: That part of the Northeast one-quarter and that part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 69 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from and parallel with the West line of the East onequarter of said Northeast one-quarter to the place of beginning of the centerline of a 66 foot wide strip of land; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.0 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.0 feet; thence Southerly 479.97 feet, along a 500.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 22 degrees 50 minutes West 461.75 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 36 degrees 00 minutes West 240.0 feet to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also an easement over a 50 foot radius circle, the center of which is the above described place of ending. Also an easement over a triangle described as: Beginning at a point which is South 09 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 723.52 feet and South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2522.99 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 69.58 feet; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 65.73 feet; thence North 34 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East 109.73 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 6250 Riverside Lane, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/09/2013 HouseHold Finance Corporation, III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77578469 No: 12-70820 (05-09)(05-30) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy A. Ward and Sandra L. Ward, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc., successor by merger with ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003 and recorded July 9, 2003 in Instrument Number 1108120, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred FortyEight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 Dollars ($148,358.51) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 23, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees, 36 minutes 44 seconds West 396.00 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1051.68 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 272.03 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East 396.00 feet along the West line of the East 333 feet of the West 100 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds West 175.45 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northerly 94.04 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 18 degrees 25 minutes 46 seconds West 93 .90 feet (Delta - 10 degrees 46 minutes 33 seconds) to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for ingress and egress.Subject to and together with easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a strip of land 86 feet wide the center line of which is described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1148.26 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northwesterly 160.49 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 14 minutes 14 seconds West 159.80 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 163.68 feet; thence Northwesterly 196.05 feet along a 370 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 16 degrees 15 minutes 13 seconds West 193.76 feet; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 244.62 feet; thence North 21 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds West 117.85 feet; thence Northwesterly 141.52 feet along a 170 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears North 45 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 137.45 feet; thence North 69 degrees 12 minutes 03 seconds West 224.85 feet; thence North 82 degrees 20 minutes 23 seconds West 194.62 feet; thence Northwesterly 293.67 feet along a 220 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 44 degrees 05 minutes 53 seconds West 272.35 feet; thence North 05 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds West 320.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 37 seconds East 142.45 feet; thence Northeasterly 296.01 feet along a 320 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 38 minutes 37 seconds East 285.57 feet; thence North 53 degrees 08 minutes, 37 seconds East 272.45 feet; thence South 36 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds East 17.0 feet to Reference Point "A"; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 51 seconds East 570.0 feet to the place of ending of said 86 foot wide easement. Also a 60 foot radius circle, said radius point being the previously described Reference Point "A" the outside 10 feet along each said 86 foot strip and the 60 foot radius circle are for utility purposes and the inside 66 feet and the 60 foot radius circle are for roadway purposes. Utility crossings across the roadway may be done where deemed necessary. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 25, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-003643 77578118 (04-25)(05-16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carolyn A. Leverich, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lake Michigan Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated May 1, 2009, and recorded on May 7, 2009 in instrument 20090507-0004972, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One and 31/100 Dollars ($101,521.31). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7 and 8, Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55 of Barry County Records. Excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each Lot. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421939F02 77578201 (05-02)(05-23) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George J Strand, A Single Person, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2008, and recorded on March 10, 2008 in instrument 20080310-0002169, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty and 48/100 Dollars ($101,460.48). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 16, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 7, East Town Homes, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422332F01 77577855 (04-18)(05-09) BARRY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CHARLTON PARK VILLAGE AND MUSEUM BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads A Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barry-Eaton Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, to solicit public input and suggestions on a new Barry County Parks and Recreation Five-Year Plan. This plan will address both current recreation facilities and future needs with the County and is required by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to allow the County to apply for State and Federal grand funding for recreation improvements. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the County Administrators office 5 days prior to the meeting. 77578361 �Page 12 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Vikes try new offensive combos versus Cougars by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Danielle Kosten wasn’t happy coming to the sideline with just over 20 minutes left Saturday. Lansing Catholic had beaten the Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team’s sophomore goalkeeper four times in what turned into a 4-0 victory for the Vikings Cougars. Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales assured her he wasn’t taking her out because of anything she’d done wrong in goal. Instead, it was a move made to try something new on the other end of the field. The Vikings have struggled to score goals contest. That wasn’t the only change the Vikings made. Gonzales pushed junior defender Madi Neustifer from the defensive end to the offensive side. “She has got a lot of energy,” said Gonzales. “I started her at center mid, played her at forward. She gave me that energy and with those other young girls up front, I was impressed. I felt good about it. I don’t feel bad about this game. I really don’t. I feel that there were some things learned. This team is picked to be second in our league, I thought we did all right against them.” The Cougars had their scoring leaders on the field, including Shannon Crilley who had two goals and two assists with some fancy footwork around the Viking net. Emily Burns and Anna Delamielleure scored the Cougars’ other two goals. Gonzales admitted it was a little scary heading into Thursday CAAC-White meeting with Stockbridge. It was the first meeting between the Vikings and their new league-mates. The Lakewood girls fell 8-0 to perennial league champion Williamston Tuesday (April 30), and heard that the Hornets had only beaten Lakewood’s Mallory Durham (14) looks to turn the ball towards the offensive end for the Vikings during Saturday’s contest with Lansing Catholic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Isabel Salgado turns to put the Vikings on the attack during Saturday’s CAAC-White contest with Lansing Catholic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) since losing leading-scorer Shannon Morse to an injury. Kosten showed a couple of flashes of good anticipation as an attacker, up front with freshman Mallory Durham during the final minutes against the Cougars. “I thought we played pretty good,” Gonzales said. “It’s a big thing not having Shannon, not having that scorer. She’s the scorer. “I think Mallory is getting a lot better up front. She’s going to score some goals. We may bring Danielle out (into the field more). She’s the fastest girl on our team. With a little work she might become a good field player. We’re going to play with it a little bit. We’ve got to find some scoring someplace.” The Vikings do have sophomore Emily Taylor to take over in the goal. She stopped all five shots she faced Saturday. Kosten had 17 saves during the first three quarters of the DK boys top Comets for fourth league win Just two conference competitions remain Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys track and field team closed out the season of Kalamazoo Valley Association duals at 4-1 with a 101-35 victory over visiting Pennfield Tuesday. Delton will host one of two league jamborees this coming Tuesday, taking on Maple Valley, Constantine, Hackett Catholic Central and Parchment - the four league foes they have yet to face. Delton Kellogg won 12 of the 17 events, getting firsts in field events from Brady Mills who cleared 12 feet in the pole vault and Lucas Hansen who flew 18 feet 11 inches in the long jump as well as Justin Ferris who unleashed a throw of 121-5 in the discus. Hansen was the only guy to win two individual events for Delton, also taking the 800meter run in 2 minutes 16.59 seconds. The Panthers’ Zach Haas won the 3200meter run in 11:07.03 and Jarryd Calhoun the 1600-meter run in 4:59.15. Delton swept the three scoring places in the 1600 and the 800. The Panthers’ Franklin James took the 400meter dash in 55.94 seconds. Brandon Robbins won the 200-meter dash in 23.65. Jacob Reed won the 110-meter high hurdles for Delton in 19.15. Delton took three of the four relays, winning the 3200-meter relay in 9:33.96, the 800meter relay in 1:36.85, and the 1600-meter relay in 3:57.87. The Delton boys were fourth and the girls fifth at last Friday’s Pennfield Lions Relays. Allegan took the boys’ title with 116 points, followed by Lakewood 76, Parchment 72, Delton Kellogg 66, Paw Paw 60 and Pennfield 38. Delton won two field events, the pole vault relay and the discus relay. Mills and Kenny Coates teamed to clear 23-0 in the pole vault. Ferris and Anthony Bates totaled 244-3 in the discus. Lakewood’s boys had two wins too. The Vikings took the shot put relay with Kyle Kneale and Lars Pyrzinski totaling 85-.5. The Viking team of Ellie Reynolds, Michael Carr, Samantha Morrison and Nate Kauffman won the Co-ed shuttle hurdle relay in 1:07.81. Paw Paw won the girls’ meet with 92 points. Allegan was second with 90 points, followed by Lakewood 88, Pennfield 70, Delton Kellogg 50 and Parchment 20. Isabel Belew and Mallory Sewell had the lone win for the Delton girls, getting a total mark of 60-10 in the shot put relay. Lakewood’s girls had the win the Co-ed shuttle hurdle relays as well as a first in the high jump relay from Morrison and Emily Kutch who cleared 9-0 total. The Viking team of Mycah Ridder, Ellie Reynolds, Jacqueline O’Gorman and Madison McLean won the sprint medley relay in 1:55.34, and that same foursome took the 400-meter relay in 51.76. Sailors and Cougars shut out Saxons Hastings fell to 1-4 in the OK Gold Conference, falling 8-0 to South Christian at the South Christian Sports Park Monday. The Sailors, ranked first in the state in Division 3, scored three quick goals in the final ten minutes of the first half to push their lead to 5-0 at the break. “This is one of the best teams we have faced this year, if not the best,” said Saxon head coach Tim Schoessel. Injuries suffered in the previous contest shorted the Saxon bench a bit, and made things tougher. “We were able to maintain a decent showing for the better part of the first half, but they were too quick and well disciplined for us to keep them out of the net,” Schoessel said. Grand Rapids Catholic Central topped the Saxons in league play last Wednesday, 5-0 in Hastings. The Cougars scored three times in the first half, then added two more goals in the second half, outshooting the Saxons 18-2 for the game. “This is a game that we could have definitely done better in, we just could not keep a healthy group on the field to protect our goal and move the ball down the field,” Schoessel said. Hastings doesn’t have much time to try and get healthy. The Saxons were scheduled to host Wayland Wednesday, and will be back in action Saturday at the Hanover-Horton Invitational. Next week, the Saxons visit Ottawa Hills Monday and Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday. 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Gonzales was especially pleased with the way his defenders stayed with their marks throughout the contest. Stockbridge only had one more shot than the Vikings in the 20 minute overtime, even after the Vikings lost scoring leader Shannon Morse to an injury during the overtime session. “We just need to find a way to score when Shannon can’t play,” Gonzales said. “We do have several girls who can, they just need to get the confidence to do it.” The importance of marking up on defense was highlighted in practice Wednesday after the Vikings’ loss to Williamston. Mason becomes first team to top Thornapple Kellogg Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team suffered its first loss of the season Saturday, dropping a non-conference contest 3-1 at Mason. The Trojans created some chances early against one of the top teams in the state in Division 2, but the Bulldogs eventually took control of the game. TK forward Kelli Graham had a couple of good shots early, including one that flew just wide of the open net. Mason got the game’s first goal with 11:34 left in the first half, on a corner kick. The Bulldogs added two more goals in the second half, including one with nine minutes left that came from some bad luck. TK had a clearing attempt that glanced off a Mason player, creating a one-one-one chance against Trojan keeper Aly Miller. She came out of her goal and made a great effort, but couldn’t misdirect the shot quite enough. Graham scored the Trojans’ lone goal late in the game, off an assist from Holley Tripp. TK head coach Joel Strickland said his team had been struggling with injuries coming into the game, and he was hoping for everyone to be at full strength for last night’s scheduled contest against South Christian in OK Gold Conference action. The Trojans were 7-1-2 overall and 4-0-2 in the OK Gold heading into that contest. They knocked off Ottawa Hills 8-0 Monday in Middleville. Tara McKenna scored two goals and Demi Scott, Megan Replogle, Graham, Erin Scheidel, Kayla Strumberger and Tripp had one each. Scott had two assists, Miller one, Graham one, and Hayley Balsitis and Replogle had one assist each as well. Last Wednesday, the Trojans scored a 2-0 win at Wayland. Seniors Kayla Strumberger, McKenna and Alaina Pohl teamed with sophomore Melissa Winchester on the defensive end to help the Trojans post their seventh shutout in eight games. Miller made five saves. The Trojans have just allowed one goal in their eight games. TK controlled most of the first half and found the back of the net with about four minutes remaining when Scheidel played a great ball to Tripp who blasted it past the Wildcat keeper. The Trojans kept up the pressure in the second half, firing 13 shots on the Wildcat net total in the game. With 9:10 left the Trojans finally found the back of the net again. Scheidel played another ball into the 18 which Tripp connected on for her second goal. Orangeville program draws interest of British film crew by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Orangeville Township Board of Trustees Tuesday learned of an Orangeville organization that was recently in the spotlight. According to Marlene Greggorsen, a British Broadcasting Company news crew was filming at the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek and heard about the Orangeville Outreach Program. The crew requested the opportunity to go to Orangeville and film the program. The resulting film will be shown on a BBC program in about a month and will be sent to Orangeville via a feed to the township website, www.Orangevilletownship.org, where viewers will be able to see it. Greggorsen also noted that last month the outreach program provided 68 families with groceries from the pantry and served 177 meals through its Soup’s On program. The program receives much of its funding from the Orangeville Open golf tournament and the Barry Community Foundation. The board and audience also gave Mark Paradowski a standing ovation following the news he was selected as a recipient of a service award from Barry County United Way. Trustee Robert Perino, who had nominated Paradowski, said Paradowski had been an Orangeville resident for 21 years and helped with the planning and construction of the new township hall, the veterans memorial, the annual Orangeville Days, the park and recreation area, the golf tournament and the outreach program. Paradowski said, “I don’t deserve the award. It belongs to all the people who did the work.” In official township business, Supervisor Tom Rook introduced a resolution for road improvements agreed upon with the Barry County Road Commission. Portions of five roads will receive a slag-and-seal treatment, while two will receive a crack-and-seal treatment at a cost of $89,116. Improvements on gravel roads will be postponed from 2012 at a cost of $21,960. Center and edge-line painting will coat $5,216; and chloride dust treatment, if necessary, will have a tab of $4,438. Two additional improvements to provide guard rails on 9 Mile Road at the creek crossing for 150 feet on both sides of the creek and at the south side of 9 Mile at Lindsey for 225 feet also were added at a cost of $7,875. The resolution was approved unanimously on a roll-call vote. Eric Pessell, director of environmental services at Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said reported on his department’s outreach activities. Among the activities are an initiative for tobacco-free parks, education about blood pressure levels and information about deer ticks and Lyme disease. He added that no deer ticks in Barry County had been positive for Lyme disease but urged residents to be careful. He noted that the effective repellent for deer ticks is one containing at least 20 percent DEET. Responding to a question about the Yankee Springs State Park, Pessell said 1,400 feet of new sewer pipe was now being laid under the channel. The board heard from County Commissioner Jim DeYoung, who said the open space and open space preservation ordinance issue was tabled for the time being. Commissioners will tour county facilities May 15 as part of the strategic planning process, and May 16 they will discuss the county master plan. In other reports, Alice Kelsey, township representative to the J.R. Wheeler Library in Martin reported the summer reading program was all set to go and that 354 Orangeville residents had cards from the library. Fire Chief Danny Boulter reported the department had responded to 13 calls during the month of April. Paradowski said that all the Orangeville Days materials had been inventoried and the township parks were ready for use. Rook noted that the township had received the list of parcels being sold for back taxes. He did not believe either of the parcels offered any benefits to the township and recommended that the board take no action. Clerk Jennifer Goy introduced an invoice received from the Barry County Drain Commissioner for the Bray Drain. After some discussion regarding the drain’s location, the board approved a motion to pay the drain assessment of $2,598. The next meeting of the board will be June 4 at 7 p.m. in the township hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — Page 13 Hastings Exchange Club announces May Young Citizens Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for May, joined by assistant principal Teresa Heide, are (from left) Leigha Saur, Christina Osterink, Terry Dull, Charles Surratt and Benjamin Stafford. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Thomas DeZwaan is the Young Citizens for May at Southeastern Elementary School. He is pictured here with teacher Dan Benningfield. Mothers appreciate extra help Alexis Harn and Nathan Haines are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for May. They are joined by teacher Dawn James. St. Rose sixth grader Kate Haywood, named her school’s Young Citizen for the month of May, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for May are Kayla Morris (left) and Caleb Piper, with teacher Michelle Benningfield. by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Think of all the times and ways that Mom has helped you over the years — when you were a child, and after you became an adult. With Mother’s Day upon us, now is a good time to pay Mom back with a little Extra Help — with her Medicare prescription drug costs. If your mother is covered by Medicare and has limited income and resources, she may be eligible for Extra Help — available through Social Security — to pay part of her monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. To determine whether your mother is eligible, Social Security needs to know her income and the value of her savings, investments and real estate (other than the home she lives in). To qualify for the Extra Help, she must be receiving Medicare and have: • Income limited to $17,235 for an individual or $23,265 for a married couple living together. Even if her annual income is higher, she still may be able to get some help with monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. Some examples where income may be higher include if she and, if married, her spouse support other family members who live with them; have earnings from work; or live in Alaska or Hawaii. • Resources limited to $13,300 for an individual or $26,580 for a married couple living together. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks, and bonds. We do not count her house or car as a resource. Social Security has an online application you can help complete for your mom. Find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp. To apply by phone or have an application mailed to you, call Social Security, 800-772-1213, or go to the nearest Social Security office. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Women and wetlands featured in Charlton Park events Named Young Citizens for May at Star Elementary School are Katie Cook (left) and Gracie Landes. They are joined by teacher Matt Kingshott. Historic Charlton Park will host special programs in the coming weeks honoring mothers, highlighting women who made a difference in conservation and teaching the public about wetlands. A Mother’s Day Tea, is planned Saturday, May 11, at 1 p.m. in the Carlton Center Church on the park grounds. “Join us as we celebrate mothers with tea, treats and crafts,” said Charlton Park curator Claire Johnston. If the weather allows, guests will enjoy appetizers, desserts, and beverages including hot and cold tea as part of a picnic outside. In case of rain, the picnic will move to the church basement. “We will read some short stories, talk a little about tea parties of the past, and make some beautiful gifts to take home to our mothers,” said Johnston. The cost is $5 per pair (parent and child), and $1 for each additional child. Space is limited to 50 people, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration can be done via the Charlton Park website or in the park office. Payment is due upon arrival at the event. There is no extra fee for craft supplies. “From Robins to Pines: The Story of Three Women Who Helped Lead the Conservation Movement in Michigan,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the museum building. Matt Dykstra, program manager at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, will talk about several of the women featured in the Resourceful Women exhibit. Dykstra will discuss how Edith Munger, Genevieve Gillette and Bertha Daubendiek all played critical roles in the development of the conservation movement, helping to protect and preserve the natural features and wildlife that Michiganders value today. The public is welcome to this free event. “Exploring Our Wetlands” Thursday, June 13, at 3 p.m. in the Upjohn House has been rescheduled from April 22. This program will be led by Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District. Participants will have a quick introduction to the wetlands plants and animals on the park property, and then board the tram to explore. The public is welcome to this free event and should dress for the weather. For additional information on these programs, visit www.charltonpark.org or ‘like’ the park on Facebook. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. �Page 14 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner FORUM, continued from page 1 POLICE BEAT Copper wiring stolen Customer trucks from vacant home off without A Realtor reported a break-in to a vacant home he was trying to sell in the Cloverdale paying for fuel area, from which copper wiring was reportedly taken. The Realtor told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies April 26 when he went to check on the house, the lights would not turn on and he noticed the wires in the basement were missing and wires from the circuit breaker were gone. Estimated loss is $700. Swans snagged out of pond Pausing during a break of the Viking Group plant tour are, front row (from left), Steve Crozier, Delton Kellogg Schools teacher; Aaron Yusten, Hastings teacher; Ed Domke, Hastings teacher; Ronna Steel, Maple Valley Schools, superintendent; and Amanda Gurtkowski, Hastings teacher. Back row, Jeff Seavolt, Maple Valley Schools, teacher; Rachel James, Transitions coordinator, BISD, and Kevin Riggs, Hastings High School, principal. used in his classroom until he is sure his students understand the material. Not only are calculators being used in the workplace, it was pointed out, employees now can whip out cell phones to solve problems. While there was agreement that the computer and printer have made handwriting less of an issue, there still are occasions when a report has to be filled out manually and a scrawled, two-word summary does not meet the need for explanation when what is needed is a clear, concise description of the problem and possible solutions the employee has tried. Administrators and teachers in attendance stated that the day provided them a clearer understanding of the needs of employers. Hastings teen sole survivor of weekend crash Touring the Viking Group plant are (from left) Rachel James, coordinator with BISD Transitions; Aaron Yusten, Hastings teacher; Shawn Orr, Viking Group manager of production engineering; Mark Larsen, Viking Group manager of manufacturing; and Steve Crozier, Delton Kellogg Schools teacher. Larsen is explaining how production is monitored at various work stations. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 A Hastings teen is the only survivor of a one-car automobile crash that happened in Bedford Township early Saturday. Battle Creek Police are reporting that Jessie Finch, 19, of Hastings, was one of four occupants in a car traveling eastbound on Meachem Road near Collier Avenue just after 6:30 a.m. when it left the road and hit a tree. The impact threw the car into the air before it hit a second tree. The 22-year-old driver, Delton native Cynthia Eckhart, died at the scene, as did one passenger Alex Hanson, 23, of Gull Lake, who was ejected from the vehicle. Finch and Justin Green, 22, of Battle Creek were airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo where Green died Monday, according to the Battle Creek Enquirer. Finch, a senior in the alternative education program at Hastings High School, remains in critical condition. Eckhart, 22, graduated from Delton Kellogg in 2008 and was currently residing in Battle Creek. The funeral for Eckhart, who was employed at Midwest Filter in Kalamazoo and as a waitress at Casbar in Bedford, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hickory Corners Bible Church, 13720 Kellogg School Road in Hickory Corners. Arrangements are by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Gull Lake Area Community Church, 9292 E. CD Ave. in Richland will conduct services for Hanson at 3 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. Saturday for Green. According to The Enquirer, police said Tuesday that calculations at the crash site and information from a data recorder removed from the car show the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling about 75 miles per hour when it went out of control and struck a tree, and spun 180 degrees and was on two wheels on the driver’s side when it struck the second tree. The speed limit was 45 miles per hour. Officers at the scene and investigators who inspected the car said none of the four were wearing seat belts, reported The Enquirer. Fraudulent money scams circulating again in Nashville An elderly woman received a phone call that she had won something, reported Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray. “[The caller] had her purchase two Green dot Money Pak preloaded cards totaling $975,” he said, noting that the cards are available at a variety of retailers. “They then called back and had her scratch off the number strip on the back of the card.” With just those numbers, he said, the suspect drained all the money on the cards. “If you receive such a call that you have won something, you should not have to send money to receive your prize. Just hang up on the caller to prevent becoming a victim of a scam,” Schray warned. “Do not purchase prepaid cards, money orders or give out any personal information to any one over the phone. If you receive any money orders or any documents stating that you have won something and they want you to send money to redeem your prize that you know you do not have coming to you, just throw them in the trash.” A Middleville-area woman reported theft of two decorative swans from a pond at her home April 22. The swans were anchored in the pond with a rope and anchor block. The rope appears to have been cut. Estimated value of the swans is $150. Octogenarian wary of nearly $10,000 prize An 82-year-old Delton man thought a check he received in the mail was suspicious and decided to tell police rather than cashing the check. The man told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies April 22 that he received a check for $9,450 from Interlax Customs Service Inc. There was also a letter allegedly from Publisher’s Clearing House with instructions to contact the company to claim prize winnings. When the man tried to make contact, he said the number had been disconnected. He said he was suspicious of the check and wasn’t sure what to do. Police advised him not to cash the check since he didn’t know where it came from and not to give anyone any bank account information over the Internet or by phone. Shoplifter stuck after taking DVD and glue A 42-year-old Hastings man was arrested after allegedly shoplifting at Wal-Mart in Hastings. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the store April 25 when a man was seen taking items including a DVD and Krazy Glue. The man was arrested by police and booked into the Barry County Jail. Strange trip ends in county jail Hastings police were called to Family Fare grocery store May 4 because of suspicious activity of a customer. Police found a 48-year-old Delton woman and a 47-yearold Delton man acting strangely. They were arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on drug-related charges. Intersection contention ends in detention A fight led to the arrest of two men May 5 by Hastings police. Officers were called to the intersection of South Street and East Street where a group of people were reportedly yelling and fighting. Officers arrested a 20-year-old male for being a minor in possession of alcohol. A 23-year-old Middleville man also was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Both were booked into the Barry County Jail. Driver blacks out; gets citation from police A 46-year-old Plainwell woman was cited for driving while having an open container of alcohol and no proof of insurance. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a one-vehicle accident at about 6 a.m. April 28. The woman was driving on Patterson Road near Marsh Road when, as she told police, she must have blacked out and drove off the road. The driver was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment and observation. She did not have serious injuries and had not been drinking. A passenger in the car was not injured. An employee at BP West in Hastings reported a customer drove off without paying for $19.59 worth of diesel fuel. The theft was reported at about 12:34 p.m. April 27. The employee said the vehicle was a white box truck. Identity theft realized at tax time A 62-year-old Barlow Lake man reported a case of identity theft April 18. According to a Barry County Sheriff’s report, the man told police his accountant tried to file his and his wife’s tax returns, but IRS staff said someone else had already filed using his Social Security number. The man said in addition to filing a police report, he also contacted the Social Security Administration, the Federal Trade Commission and all three credit bureaus and he will carefully monitor his accounts and credit cards. Police said if he has any further information about who may have done this to contact them. Plan for free groceries evaporates A 59-year-old Hastings woman was arrested for allegedly taking evaporated milk and Scotchguard from Wal-Mart in Hastings. The theft was reported April 30 at about 4 p.m. A store employee told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies she saw the women leave the lawn and garden center with the 12 cans of evaporated milk and two cans of spray Scotchguard in her cart and without paying for them. The woman was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on charges of retail fraud. Erratic driver arrested and taken to jail A 45-year-old Woodland man was arrested May 3 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The incident was reported by a Prairieville Township Police reserve officer who observed erratic driving by the man. The officer followed the driver a short distance before the driver pulled into the Marathon gas station in Woodland. The driver was then stopped as he came out of the store and questioned by police. Police also found a half-empty bottle of vodka in the vehicle. The driver was given sobriety tests and then arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. Sign gets in the way mid-swerve A 37-year-old Delton man was cited for failing to report an accident. The incident occurred around noon April 28 when another Delton man called police to report a reckless driver in the area of West Hayward and Miller roads. The caller told police the driver struck a mailbox. Another man flagged down police as they searched for the reckless driver in the area. He told police someone had just hit a directional sign in the curve of the road and that someone in a pickup truck came back to pick up the sign and debris. Police located the damaged sign on Sprague Road. Police also found the driver at his home, and he admitted to hitting the sign after reportedly swerving to miss another vehicle. The driver said he is not filing an insurance claim so he didn’t think he needed to file an accident report. Police issued a citation for failing to report the accident. Trio of chainsaws reportedly stolen A Hastings man reported theft of three chainsaws from his property. The man told police he noticed the chainsaws missing April 27 when he went to get one out of the garage. He said he had noticed about two weeks ago that a service door was partially opened, but did not realize anything had been taken. The three Husqvarna chainsaws are valued at about $1,000. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — Page 15 LHS senior sets record in her least favorite event Lakewood’s Olivia Barker blasts a double to center field during her team’s contest with Grandville Saturday at the Wayland Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bryonna Barton pitches for the Vikings in the top of the sixth inning of their opener against Grandville Saturday at the Wayland Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kauffman second (17.84) and Clarence Sanderson third (19.04). Waldron led a sweep of the pole vault, clearing 9-6. Traviss Alderich-Wilkerson was second 8-6 and Drew Durkee third at 8-0 in his first competition in the event. Rush won the 100-meter dash in 11.83, with Musbach second in 12.20. The Viking team also had the top tow in the shot put, with Kyle Kneale reaching 43-2 and Lars Pyrzinski 40-4. Wieland got the win in the circle. She allowed ten hits, but walked just one. She struck out four. The Hornets scored once in the bottom of the fifth, twice in the bottom of the sixth and then once in the bottom of the seventh. Williamston had runners at second and third with two out, but Wieland got a ground ball to third base to end the ball game. Vantland had an RBI single and Campeau a two-run triple in the bottom of the first inning of game one. Williamston pulled to within 32 heading into the bottom of the fourth when the Vikings exploded for seven runs. Campeau lead-off with a single and scored run, then came to the plate again and cleared the bases with a two-out, three-run triple. Campeau was the only Viking with multiple hits. Barker, Geiger, Vantland, Tingley and Whitney Steward each had singles. Khila Hamilton earned the win, striking out one and walking three, while allowing six hits in four innings of action. Wieland picked up a save, giving up two runs on two walks and two hits over the final three innings. She struck out two. The Vikings are now 7-6 overall. They went 1-2 at the always tough Wayland Invitational Saturday. Their lone win came in their final game of the day, a 6-3 victory over Comstock. The Vikings scored a pair of runs in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings. Hamilton was 2-for-3 at the plate, with four RBI. She drove in the Vikings’ first two runs with a triple, then drove in two more in the sixth with a double. Campeau and Hamilton had two hits each. Tingley and Vantland each had a double. Hamilton got the win, striking out six. She gave up six walks and 11 hits. Wieland earned the save, getting a ground-ball with he bases loaded and one Colt run already in in the bottom of the seventh. Grandville topped the Vikings 12-7 to start the day. Vantland had three singles and drove in a run in the loss. Barker had two hits, a single and a double. Tingley and Steward had two RBI each. The Vikings were no-hit in a 10-0 loss to Stevensville Lakeshore in their second game of the day. Lakewood was scheduled to host Maple Valley for a doubleheader Wednesday and will be back in action Friday at Grand Ledge. Lakewood closes out the CAAC-White season next week with a doubleheader at home against Stockbridge Monday and a doubleheader at Portland Thursday. ly planning on her running the 400-meter hurdles yet. Reynolds, who also ran cross country last fall and played on the Viking varsity girls’ basketball team this winter, managed to fit in some speed work in Grand Rapids during the winter. She feels like that has helped her this season, especially with the way the weather limited practice at the start of the spring. The Panthers didn’t push Ellie much Tuesday, but Morrison did. The freshman hurdler also placed second in the 300-meter hurdles, finishing in 50.87 seconds. The times for Morrison and Ellie in each of the hurdle races were all personal records. Morrison did get one victory, clearing 4-10 in the high jump. Distance races and field events were all Stockbridge won Tuesday. Ridder took the 100-meter dash for the Vikings in 12.98 and the 200 in 26.98. McLean won the 400 in 1 minute 3.35 seconds for Lakewood, and Lindsey Tooker took the 800 in 2:46.4. Lakewood had the team of Morrison, Femke Snoeren, Stevie Sutton and Tooker win the 400-meter relay in 56.32; Betsy Reynolds, Tooker, Sutton and Alyssia Sandborn win the 3200-meter relay in 11:10.6; and the team of McLean, Emily Kutch, Jacqueline O’Gorman and Ridder win the 1600-meter relay in 4:24.7. In the field, the Panthers had Jamie Cool take the pole vault at 8-0, besting McLean who also cleared 8-0 on attempts. Lauren Allen took the discus with a mark of 103-3 and Jenny Spink the shot put at 33-5. Micah Ward won the 1600-meter run in 6:22.82 and the 3200 in 13:48.7. Lakewood’s boys fell to 0-4 in the conference with a tight 76-61 loss to the Panthers. The Vikings didn’t have the distance runners to keep pace with the Panthers. Stockbridge swept the three scoring places in the 800-meter run, the 1600-meter run and the Lakewood’s Kyle Kneale puts his might into a throw in the shot put during Tuesday’s CAAC-White dual against Stockbridge. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Mycah Ridder takes off at the start of the 200-meter dash Tuesday evening at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior Michael Carr clears the bar at 5-6 in the high jump during Thursday’s CAAC-White Conference dual with Stockbridge at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 77578408 77578399 77578411 77578402 Usually I’m like, ‘oh I hate this race. I don’t want to run it.’” Ellie has already made her college plans. She recently signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Spring Arbor University Women’s Track and Field program. She said she expects to run the 110-meter hurdles and maybe some sprints Lady Cougars, and was glad that the Spring Arbor coaches aren’t real- LHS girls improve to 5-1 in league Lakewood’s varsity softball team improved to 5-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division by sweeping its doubleheader at Williamston Monday. The Vikings scored three times in the bottom of the first inning and seven in the bottom of the fourth, then held on for a 10-7 victory in the night-cap. They had a 5-0 lead in game one, and held on for a 5-4 victory in the first contest. Liz Campeau, Taylor Vantland and Brooke Wieland had two hits each in the opener, including a home run and a double for Vantland and a double for Wieland. Vantland drove in two runs and Campeau and Wieland one each. Wieland had an RBI double in the top of the third inning to plate her team’s first run. Vantland led off the bottom of the fourth with a home run. That was the start of a threerun inning for the Vikings. Bethany Tingley followed with a single, then stole second and came home on an RBI single from Campeau. Campeau eventually scored on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Olivia Barker. A lead-off walk by Konnor Geiger got the Vikings started in the top of the fifth. She scored on an RBI double by Vantland. 3200-meter run, while also winning the 1600meter relay and the 3200-meter relay. Wins in the sprint relays helped the Vikings keep the meet close. Griffin Quisenberry, Dylan Durkee, Aaron Senters and Tyler Rush won the 800-meter relay in 1:37.90 and the team of Erik Musbach, Jake Waldron, Durkee and Rush won the 400-meter relay in 46.30. Lakewood swept one event on the track and one in the field. On the track the sweep came in the 110-meter high hurdles. Michael Carr took the race in 16.71 seconds, with Nate Viking senior Ellie Reynolds races towards a first-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles during Tuesday’s meet with Stockbridge. Reynolds also won the 300-meter low hurdles in a new school-record time Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 77578405 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ellie Reynolds decided to break a school record Tuesday, and then went out and did it. The Lakewood senior helped the Viking varsity track and field team to its first Capital Area Activities Conference White Division victory of the season, a 96-41 win over Stockbridge, setting a new school record in the 300-meter low hurdles with her time of 47.17 seconds. Reynolds also tied teammate Samantha Morrison for first place in the 100-meter hurdles Tuesday (16.09 seconds), won the long jump by flying 15 feet 6.5 inches and teamed with Madison McLean, Betsy Reynolds and Mycah Ridder to win the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 51.21 seconds. The 300-meter hurdles cover the most distance of an of those events, and they are Ellie’s least favorite of the four. “It’s hard,” Ellie said of the race. “You have to be in shape, and mentally it’s so much harder (than the 100-meter hurdles). Those last couple hurdles are so hard to jump over because you’re so tired that you get nervous.” Ellie improved her PR in the race by two seconds last week, and was just about a half a second beyond the school record of 47.31 seconds set by Crystal Mayotte in 2003. “I don’t know where it came from,” Ellie said of the previous PR. “So, I was like all I need is a half second. I can do that. Yesterday I worked on my starts. Its important to start out strong so you don’t have to speed up, because that usually doesn’t happen. “Mentally, I was like I’m going to do it. �Page 16 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxons stay perfect with a pair of walk-off wins The Saxons scored a pair of walk-off wins over Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday to improve to 9-0 in the OK Gold Conference. A fine defensive play in the top of the eight by the Saxons, and a bobble by the Cougars in the bottom half of the inning helped Hastings top the Cougars 4-3 in eight innings in game one. Hastings rallied for two runs with two out in the bottom of the seventh to score a 65 win in game two. Hastings will look to get to 10-0 in the league at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday, then has a huge conference series with South Christian next week which will Jon Wilcox pitches for the Saxons during the final game of Saturday’s 18th annual Wooden Bat Tournament, against Battle Creek Lakeview. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Danny Hooten led the Saxons with a 42. Logan Barrett added a 45 and Hastings got a pair of 46s from Aaron Williams and Alec Ridderboss. Ben Sinclair led the Trojan team with a 43. Justin Bergstrom and Luke Poholski each shot 49, and Matt Ranes chipped in a 51. Catholic Central’s Luke Headley was the day’s top individual, shooting a 1-over-par 37. South Christian’s Kade Hoeksema and Wayland’s Alex Palowski each shot 39. Behind Headley for the Cougars, Jason Gauck and Jason Patterson each carded a 41 and Alex Johnson added a 42. Lansing Catholic well ahead of pack at Centennial Acres Lansing Catholic’s Jacob Johnson and Brent Marshall tied for medalist honors with 2-over-par 38s on the Midday nine at Centennial Acres Thursday. Those scores led the Cougars to a win in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division jamboree hosted by Lakewood. Lansing Catholic finished the round with a score of 156. Williamston was a distant second at 172, followed by Corunna 178, Lakewood 182, Portland 191 and Stockbridge 202. Lansing Catholic also got a 39 from Patrick Gillespie and 41s from Joey Jurkovic and Owen Rush. Lakewood’s top golfer, Blake Yaeger, also shot a 41. The only other golfer under 40 on the day was Williamston’s Michael Willson who carded a 39. Behind Yaeger for Lakewood, Josh Martzke fired a 45 and Alec Willison and Ryan Feasal each shot 48. Lansing Catholic hosts the league this afternoon. The Vikings will be back in action tomorrow at the Redwin Invitational at the Emerald Golf Course. Monday, the Vikings hav ea non-conference dual against Lowell at Centennial Acres. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE OK Gold Conference championships aren’t out of reach of the Saxon varsity track and field teams. A lot would have to go right for the Saxon girls, but the Hastings boys are currently tied with Wayland for fist in the conference after both ended the season of league duals with 41 records. Hastings will host the OK Gold Conference meet Saturday. The Hastings girls fell to 3-2 in the conference duals, falling 72-65 to visiting South Christian Tuesday. The Sailors outscored the Saxons 17-6 in the final three events on the track, clinching the victory with the team of Haley Ritsema, Nicole Kruithof, Abbie Porter and Rachel George winning the 1600-meter relay in 4 minutes 15.3 seconds. South Christian ends the league duals with a 4-1 mark, having fallen only to Thornapple Kellogg. The Saxon girls also lost to TK, suffering their two league defeats by a total of just 18 points. Hastings kept its meet with the Sailors close despite winning just four individual events. Rachel Quillen set a new schoolrecord in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 3.5 inches. Kaylee Lumbert won the discus for the Saxons with a throw of 86-7, and Corrie Osterink took the shot put at 30-3.5. Grace Bosma provided the Saxons with their only individual win on the track, taking the 800-meter run in 2 minutes 39.8 seconds. Hastings swept the three scoring spots in that race, with Amanda Sarhatt second in 2:42.8 and Osterink third in 2:43.3. Hastings did manage to split the relays with the Sailors. The team of Bosma, Christine Maurer, Rachel Rimer and Trista Straube won the 3200-meter relay in 10:27. Simone Bruendle, Mara Speer, Katy Garber and Nikki Redman won the 800-meter relay in 1:51.5. South Christian’s Angelique Gaddy took Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, MAY 9 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity JV Fresh. Varsity Fresh. TUESDAY, MAY 14 Baseball Baseball Baseball Softball Softball GR Cath. Central Single A GR Cath. Central Single H Postponed-Unity Christ. HS A Martin Public School DH H Byron Center HS DH A Golf Baseball Softball Softball Lkview HS-Lakeview Inv. Fremont HS DH Sparta HS Sparta HS FRIDAY, MAY 10 9:00 am 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity JV JV Fresh. Boys Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity JV Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity Track Tennis Track Golf Baseball Softball Softball Baseball Soccer Conference H S. Christian HS Conf. A Conference H Penn. HS Penn. Invit. A Lakewood HS A Delton-Kell. HS Delton Inv. A Hastings Inv. H Comstock HS A Hanover-Hoton Invite A MONDAY, MAY 13 3:45 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm Boys Boy Girls Gilrs Boys Girls Girls Girls Varsity JV Varsity JV Fresh. Fresh. Varsity JV Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity Varsity JV Varsity JV Tennis Baseball Baseball Softball Softball Harper Creek HS S. Christian HS DH S. Christian HS DH S. Christian HS DH S. Christian HS DH Irish top Delton and Parchment at Eastern Hills H A H A H WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 A H H H SATURDAY, MAY 11 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm Golf Golf Tennis Tennis Baseball Softball Soccer Soccer Wayland Union HS OK Jam A Thornapple-Kellogg HS A Lakewood HS A Lakewood HS A Byron Center HS DH A Allendale HS DH A GR Ottawa Hills HS A Forest Hills Central HS A 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:00 pm 6:45 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls JV JV Fresh. MS Varsity Fresh. MS JV Varsity Golf Baseball Baseball Track Softball Softball Track Soccer Soccer GR Catholic Central H Wayland Union HS Single A TKHS DH H Wayland MS Conf./Wayland A H DKHS DH Grand Ledge HS DH A Wayland MS Conf./Wayland A TKHS A TKHS A THURSDAY, MAY 16 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity Varsity JV Fresh. Varsity JV Golf Baseball Baseball Baseball Softball Softball Hastings Inv. S. Christian HS Single S. Christian HS Single Unity Christian HS Postponed-Lkview HS DH Postponed-Lkview HS DH H H A A H A Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule Good Luck Saxons! 77578368 Times and dates subject to change HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS put two on for Hastings. Stephen Shaffer ripped a ground ball that Hastings head coach Marsh Evans said “looked like an inning-ending double-play,” but the ball was bobbled and Greenfield beat out a throw that was wide of the bag as Wilcox scored the winning run. Pewoski won game one as well, in relief of Replogle and French who both pitched well. Shaffer and Eastman led the Saxon attack with two hits and an RBI each. Replogle and Greenfield each had a hit as well. Hastings closed out its three-game OK Gold set with Thornapple Kellogg by scoring a 7-5 win over the visiting Trojans Thursday. Hastings led 5-0, but TK rallied to tie the game with five runs in the top of the sixth innings. The Saxons responded with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the sixth, then got a perfect inning from Replogle in relief to end the game. In between the league contests, the Saxons were the runners-up at the 18th Annual Wooden Bat Classic in Hastings Saturday. Battle Creek Lakeview topped the Saxons 4-0 in the final game of the day. Each team had four hits, with David Pierce knocking a double and Replogle, Pewoski and Shaffer adding singles for Hastings. The Saxons loaded the bases in the first inning, but were unable to score and were never able to put a big inning together again. Lakeview scored once in the first, then added two runs in the third and one in the fifth. Redman took the loss on the mound, with Pewoski and Wilcox coming on in relief. That final game was much more typical of the kinds of games normally seen in Michigan’s original and longest-running wooden bat tournament. Hastings opened action with an atypical 11-8 victory over Hamilton. The Saxons pounded out eight hits. Eastman led the way with a single and a double and three RBI. Replogle and Pierce had two RBI each in the win, and Pierce picked up the victory on the mound (his first of the Saxon first baseman David Pierce looks to haul in a foul fly during Saturday’s contest with Lakeview at the annual Wooden Bat Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) year). Hastings came from behind twice in the game with four-run rallies. The Saxons went up 6-3 with four runs in the bottom of the third. They then wiped out an 8-7 Hamilton lead in the bottom of the fifth inning with another four-run rally. The game was called for reaching its timelimit after five. In between the Saxons’ two contests, Lakeview scored an 11-2 win over Hamilton. Hastings is 10-3 overall this year. Saxons host Gold Meet Saturday Fourth-place finish for HHS golfers at Yankee Springs Catholic Central and South Christian took the top two spots at the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by Thornapple Kellogg at Yankee Springs Golf Course Tuesday. Wayland jumped past Hastings for the first time at a conference meet this season, outscoring the Saxons 171 to 179 to place third. Catholic Central’s varsity boys’ golf team took the day’s title with a score of 161. South Christian fired a 167. The host Trojans were fifth with a 192, and Ottawa Hills put together four scores for the first time in league action this season to finish with a 321. likely decide the league championship. The Saxons also still have two games to make-up against Wayland, May 20. Catholic Central broke a 3-3 tie with single runs in the fifth and sixth inning of game two Tuesday. Hastings cut that lead in half in the bottom of the sixth, as Devin Greenfield trotted home from third as Jon French walked with the bases loaded. An inning-ending double play limited that Saxon threat though. With two out in the bottom of the seventh, Travis Sixberry reached base on an infield single. Zac McMahon came on to run, and promptly stole second base. Greenfield tied the game with a base hit to left, which brought McMahon home to second. Greenfield then stole second, and was awarded third base as interference was called on the play. Stephen Shaffer knocked Greenfield home with a game-ending base hit into right field. Jake Swartz started on the mound, and after allowing two first-inning runs he settled in and pitched well. Nate Pewoski improved to 3-1, earning the win in relief. He allowed the sixth-inning run, but struck out the side in the top of the seventh. Shaffer had a pair of hits in the win, as did Brandon Redman. Michael Eastman and Swartz added one hit each. Nicholas Replogle also got credit for an RBI. Catholic Central took a 3-2 lead in the top of the third inning of game one. The score stayed that way until the bottom of the seventh. Replogle delivered a base hit with twoout in the bottom of the seventh, scoring Redman from second to tie the game. The Cougars put a runner on third with one out in the top of the eighth. Hastings didn’t let him score though, getting an inning-ending double-play. French caught out number two in center field, then fired a dart to Sixberry at home plate who tagged out the Cougar runner to bring the Saxons back up to the plate with the score still tied. Sixberry was hit by a pitch to start the bottom of the eighth. Wilcox came in to run for him, and Greenfield followed with a walk to Hackett Catholic Central had the four top scorers to pick up two victories at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri on the West nine at Eastern Hills Friday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity golf team went 1-1 for the day, shooting a 178. Hackett scored a 151, while Parchment went 0-2 with a score of 181. Sarah Shipley led Delton with a 41 and Parchment’s Austin Cox also scored a 41. All four of the Fighting Irish’s scorers were at 40 or better. Colin Joseph led the way with a 34. Spencer Walter shot 38, Ted Rider 39 and Luke Stull 40. Behind Shipley for Delton, Conner Worm scored a 41, Zack Simon 46 and Travis Boze 47. Parchment got a 45 from Alex Banner, a 47 from Lyon Bailey and a 48 from Charlie Eaton. the 100-meter dash in 13.2 and the long jump at 16-1.5. Ritsema won the 200-meter dash in 27.0 and the 400 in 1:02.3. Anna Newhof topped the Saxons in both hurdle races, winning the 100-meter race in 17.5 and the 300meter low hurdles in 47.3. Alexis Miller took two individual events too, finishing the 1600meter run in 5:30.5 and the 3200-meter run in 11:41.3. Newhof, Macayla Huisman, Alex Whitford and Gaddy won the 400-meter relay in 52.0. Whitford added a win in the pole vault for the Sailors, clearing 10-6. Hastings finished off a 4-1 season in league duals by knocking off the visiting Sailors 8255. The meet was highlighted by a sweep of the pole vault for the Saxons. Joe Siska cleared 12-0 to take first, with Jason Slaughter second at 11-0 and Miguel Arjona third at 11-0. That was one of just two field events the Saxon boys won. George Murphy took the shot put for Hastings, throwing 38-1, with teammate Steven Cooley second in the event at 36-5. Hastings had the top two finishers in three events. Chance Miller won the 1600-meter run in 4:52.6 with Matt Johnson second in 4:58.2. The 800-meter run went to Ben Kolanowski in 2:04.6, with Miller second in 2:07.9. Drew Engle won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles for Hastings in 43.0 and teamate Jacob Wilgus was second in 44.2. The Saxons’ other individual win came in the 100-meter dash, which Adam Hyrsl took in 11.4 seconds, just edging the Sailors’ Chad Sterk who also finished in 11.4. Sterk went on to win the 200-meter dash in 23.3 and the long jump by flying 19-1.5. He was one of two Sailors to win two individual events. Josh Owen took the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.8 and the 400-meter dash in 53.0. 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She allowed six hits and did hit two batters. The Saxons finished with five errors. Clara Peltz had a fine offensive game for the Saxons, knocking three doubles. She drove in Marissa Adams in the bottom of the first inning, after Adams started the game off with a walk. Peltz doubled and scored a run in the bottom of the fourth, advancing on a fielder’s choice by Becky Barnard and a passed ball. Hastings tacked on its final runs in the bottom of the seventh. Emily Hayes doubled, and came home on a double by Stevie Pennepacker. Adams then tripled to score Pennepacker, but was stranded on third to end the game. A three-run home run was the big blast for the Cougars in the bottom of the first inning of game two, as they scored five runs in their first turn at bat. Catholic Central then added eight runs in the second inning, one in the third and four in the bottom of the fourth to go up by ten runs. The Saxons cut the Cougars’ lead to 13-6 with a five-run third inning that included a grand slam off the bat of Pennepacker. Shayna Brooks reached on a fielder’s choice, then Peltz and Anna Ellege singled to load the bases for Pennepacker. Hastings added its fifth run of the inning with the help of a DK improves its record to 8-0 by topping the Comets One of the biggest KVA showdowns of the regular season will happen Friday in Delton. The Panther varsity girls’ soccer team improved to 4-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and 8-0 overall this season with a 2-0 win over visiting Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday. Rachel Parker and Sarah Rendon had goals and Kanoe Chaffee and Aryka Poling had assists at the Panthers topped the Irish. Christy Gonzalez made two saves in net to earn the shutout for Delton. The Panthers have allowed just two goals all season so far, and none in the KVA. Delton was slated to visit Parchment Wednesday in the league, and will be at home to take on Kalamazoo Christian Friday. The Comets were 4-1 in the league heading into victories over the visiting Saxons Monday, topping them 12-11 and 13-4. Hastings scored eight runs in the top of the first inning of game one, then after the Tigers moved in front 10-9 the Saxons took the lead back with two runs in the top of the seventh only to see Allegan score twice in the bottom half of the final frame to win it. Brooks had two doubles in that first-inning surge by the Saxons. Hayes had a three-run double of her own as well. Brooks and Adams finished with three hits each and Barnard had two. Kylie Johnson started off the Saxons’ seventh inning rally with a single. Adams followed with a single, then they both scored on a double by Peltz. Errors though helped the Tigers score the winning runs in the bottom half. O’Keefe had two hits and Brooks and Adams one each in the game two loss. O’Keefe had three RBI, knocking a bases loaded triple after singles by Adams and Brooks and a walk by Ellege in the top of the third. The Tigers pulled to within 3-2 with two runs in the bottom of the third, then pushed ten runs across with the help of four walks, two errors and four hits in the bottom of the fourth. Delton Kellogg’s varsity baseball team saw its overall season record evened at 6-6 with a pair of losses at Pennfield Tuesday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. The Panthers are still above .500 in the league, at 6-4. Pennfield got a masterful performance from pitcher Caleb Frein in game one. He struck out ten Delton batters in his six innings of action in a 4-0 victory. Tanner Dean got the win in game two for Pennfield, striking out seven in four innings, while only allowing two runs. Pennfield won game two 11-8. Delton Kellogg scored four times in the bottom of the seventh inning to make things a bit more interesting. Pennfield was in control though after a four-run fourth inning which broke open a tight contest. Delton Kellogg will host Constantine for a league doubleheader this afternoon. “Up to this point we’ve played extremely hard,” said Panther head coach Bill Humphrey. “The key now is to sustain that Wednesday’s action. The Panthers ended last week with two shutouts. They topped Allegan 1-0 Friday. Parker assisted Rendon on the only goal of the game. Delton Kellogg outshot the Tigers 23-5. Gonzalez made three saves. The Panthers topped Olivet in league action on the road last Wednesday, 4-0. Hannah Phommavongsa had three goals and Parker had two assists. Brieanna Russell chipped in a goal and an assist for Delton, and Rendon had an assist too. Delton had 29 shots to the Eagles’ two. Delton Kellogg’s Nick Aukerman (13) tries to beat out a throw to first base during game two against Kalamazoo Christian Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton softball scores split in contests with Pennfield Delton Kellogg junior pitcher TJ Wooden got his first varsity victory Friday, shutting out Kalamazoo Christian in game two of their KVA doubleheader in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Brookelynn O’Meara and Kelsi Keinitz had hits for Delton. Kalamazoo Christian took two from the Delton girls in Delton Friday. The Comets won game one 6-1, with Miller suffering the loss. She struck out six and walked four while allowing seven hits. Hook had the lone hit for Delton. The Comets had 12 hits off of Newland in winning game two 15-0. Hook and Newland had the two hits for Delton. 77578485 Delton Kellogg’s Nicole Foltz checks the runners after forcing a Comet out at third base during game two of their KVA doubleheader in Delton Friday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team split its KVA doubleheader at Pennfield Tuesday, topping the green and gold Panthers 7-2 in the opener. Brooke Martin had three hits and Julie Jozwik two to lead the Delton attack. Kaysie Hook added a triple and Laya Newland, Carlee Keim and Lacey Miller each had a hit. Miller earned the victory, striking out two and allowing five hits. Pennfield edged the Delton girls 5-1 in game two, getting five unearned runs. Newland, Keim, Martin, Hook, but the Saxons couldn’t get another hit. Hayes led the Saxons in game one with four hits. Peltz, Taylor and Keller Bennett had three each. Morgan walked in the bottom of the first inning of game one, eventually scoring on a single from Ellege. That run tied the game at 1-1, but Lakeview added three runs in the second, three in the third and then six in the top of the sixth to secure the victory. Hastings had just three hits, with Pennepacker and Peltz each adding one. The Saxons were second at the Godfrey Lee Tournament Saturday. They fell to Lee 11-1 in the opener. Kyle Johnson had the only RBI for the Saxons, scoring Hayes who’d singled in the top of the fifth. The Saxons bounced back to top Union 8-6 in game two. Union tied the score at 2-2 with two runs in the bottom of the third inning, but the Saxons put together a five-run rally in the top of the fourth. Howlett, Adams, Peltz, Ellege and O’Keefe had singles in the five-run inning for the Saxons, with Peltz, Poth Miller and O’Keefe driving in runs. Adams finished the game with four hits. O’Keefe had three and Peltz two. Allegan scored a pair of non-conference DK boys 6-4 so far in the KVA Delton Kellogg’s Aryka Poling races Olivet’s Chelsea Meeker (left) to a bouncing ball during their teams’ KVA contest Wednesday at Olivet High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Panthers’ Sarah Rendon pushes the ball ahead during last Wednesday’s KVA contest at Olivet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Cougar error. Mackenzie Keller Bennett reached base on a dropped fly ball. She moved over on a single from Alexis Morgan then scored on a double off the bat of Michelle Howlett. Peltz finished the game with three hits. Jessi O’Keefe took the loss, walking seven and allowing four hits before leaving the game. Brie Whiteman came on in relief for the Saxons. She struck out three, walked three and allowed four hits. The Cougars were helped by four Saxon errors in game two. It has been a busy few days for the Saxons, who dropped two games at Allegan Monday, went 1-1 at the Lee Invitational in Wyoming Saturday, and dropped two games against Battle Creek Lakeview Thursday. Lakeview topped the Saxons 13-11 and 131 Thursday. Hastings scored in every inning but the fifth in game one, but six runs in the top of the sixth inning powered the Spartans to the win. Those six runs put the Spartans up 13-7. Hastings answered in the bottom of the sixth, scoring three times. Doubles by Hayes, Alli Taylor and Keller Bennett powered the rally. Ellege tripled in the bottom of the seventh, and scored on a sacrifice fly from Barnard, effort as we enter the heart of season.” The Panthers put forth a good effort Friday, splitting their league doubleheader with visiting Kalamazoo Christian. TJ Wooden pitched five shut-out innings to lead Delton Kellogg to an 8-0 win in game two and earn his first varsity victory on the mound. He struck out three and walked four. Wooden also played a key role in the Panthers’ offensive attack, knocking two RBI singles, stealing two bases and scoring a run himself. Andrew Petzold belted an RBI double for Delton, and Cameron Tobias and Zach Meyers had RBI singles. Jared Buckland, Zach Eib, Spencer Saurers and Jacob Morgan all added singles in the contest for Delton. Delton Kellogg scored two runs in the bottom of the first, four in the third and two more in the sixth. The Comets took game one 9-5. Kalamazoo Christian added six hits to two hit batsmen and two walks over the course of the second and third innings to take command of the ball game. Delton led 2-1 after two innings, but those rallies gave the Comets four runs in the second and three in the third. Delton answered with two runs in the top of the fourth and another in the top of the fifth to cut the Comet lead to 8-5, but was shut out from then on. Nate Modderman earned the win for the Comets. He gave up 13 hits, but didn’t walk a single batter while striking out five. Josh McCarty took the loss for Delton. Buckland had three hits and two RBI to lead the Delton attack. Young had three hits too, including an RBI double. Eib and Morgan had two singles each. Wooden added a double and Petzold and Meyers had singles. Wooden, Young and Morgan drove in one run each. �Page 18 — Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Senior Girls Tea continues 67-year Hastings women’s club tradition Living the words of keynote speaker Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell, the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club again modeled its commitment to the community and to the importance of personal relationships with its 67th annual Senior Girls Tea for Hastings High School students, held Friday, May 3, at the Hastings Baptist Church. Senior girls and their guests, 235 people in all, heard McDowell advise that “it is the relationships in your life that are most important,” and to “remember to give back to the community and the people with whom you are in relationships because it will always come back as a blessing to you.” McDowell reviewed her own personal struggles as a college student and suggested to the senior girls that the change and adversity they are certain to encounter will be a great opportunity for growth. What is learned from failure is often is often greater than that which is learned from victory. “One of the mistakes I made in college was deciding to go to business school,” McDowell related. “I found the classes to be very difficult, where I had never struggled before. This was because my heart was not in it. My passion was in helping people. “I changed majors and went on to law school,” which, McDowell pointed out, led her on a career path that’s culminated in her current position as a circuit court judge, a job “that I absolutely love today.” The event’s musical entertainment, provided by the Hastings High School Men’s Ensemble, played to McDowell’s theme, especially with the solo performance by choir Receiving one of several financial donations presented by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club is the Sue Drummond Head Start program. On hand for the gift made during the Senior Girls Tea are (from left) Sharon Russell, Women’s Club president, Kelly Brinkert, site coordinator for the Head Start program, and Club Treasurer Barb Olson. Desirae Heers (center) receives the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club “Jump Start Your Future” scholarship. She is joined by he mother, Cheryl Lockyer (right) and scholarship chairwoman Alvina Griswold. director Matt Callaghan of the song, “I Won’t Give Up.” The Senior Tea was again highlighted by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club “Jump As part of Friday’s Senior Girls Tea, the Hastings Women’s Club provides its annual donations. Here, President Sharon Russell (from left) provides Evelyn Hozwarth, Hastings Public Library administrator, with a gift as Club Treasurer Barb Olson looks on. The other donation was presented to Sue Drummond Head Start. The Hastings High School Men’s Ensemble, directed by Matt Callaghan, provides musical entertainment directed specifically toward its classmates during the 67th annual Senior Girls Tea hosted by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. The ensemble includes (from left) Zach Allyn, Luke Domke, Matthew Maurer, Garrett Bowers, Patrick Singleterry, Alex Cherry, Tom Peurach, Mike Racine, Steven Cooley, Jay Mollette and Kraig Morris. Start Your Future” scholarship, awarded this year to Desirae Heers. Heers cited her mother, Cheryl Lockyer, as her greatest influence in the encouragement she’s provided to never give up, even through tough times. Heers plans to pursue the field of communications at Western Michigan University. The club also presented its annual donations, this year to the Hastings Public Library and to Sue Drummond Headstart. The women’s club has supported reading projects at both organizations, volunteering hundreds of hours in addition to the financial donations Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell addresses her keynote remarks to senior girls as “Facing Your Challenges, Achieving Your Dreams.” presented Friday. Gift bags were distributed by club members to each senior girl, ending the afternoon of entertainment and providing lasting memories for the girls of the class of 2013. “We all have a responsibility to contribute to the greater good,” said McDowell, as the women’s club efforts and the entire event demonstrated. “We can’t redo life, we have to just live each day to the best of our abilities, following our instincts and facing our challenges as they come. “You will achieve goals and dreams that will lead you to a life of happiness,” McDowell promised the young ladies in her audience, “and you will make a difference for the people around you.” 77578310 Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-05-16.pdf e625258e20e0aa0903c3f7f26b62103b PDF Text Text Alcohol blamed in another fatal weekend crash Educators, employers need to understand students Two Saxons crowned champs at Gold meet See Story on Page 14 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 20 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 16, 2013 New fund will help county’s students in need NEWS BRIEFS Local Legion hosting Poppy Days American Legion Auxiliary Post 45 will conduct its annual Poppy Days fundraiser today May 16, through Saturday, May 18. Proceeds from the annual event are used specifically for the rehabilitation of veterans, past and present, or for the direct aid of members of veterans; families. Memorial poppies are never sold but given in exchange for a contribution. Each nine-piece poppy is made by veterans. The auxiliary provides the materials and the volunteers. As a flower, the poppy also reminds the community of the past sacrifices and continuing needs of the veterans. The poppy has become a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice and is worn to honor the men and women who served and died for their country in all wars. Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visiting Hastings today The 25th anniversary of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be celebrated in Hastings today with tours and souvenirs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Family Fare parking lot, 902 W. State St. The Wienermobile originated in 1936 to advertise and promote Oscar Mayer products in the United States and was created by Mayer’s nephew, Carl G. Mayer. In 1988, the company launched its “Hotdogger” program in which recent college graduated are hired to drive the Wienermobile through various parts of the nation and abroad. Hotdoggers will be offering tours of the vehicle and handing out collective Wiener Whistles. Mayor Exchange Day set May 22 Hastings city officials, including Mayor Frank Campbell, will welcome officials from the City of Portland for Mayor Exchange Day Wednesday, May 22. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Hastings City Hall with introductions, a welcome before a brief walking tour that will include the new Michigan Avenue bridge, the latest Midwest Sculpture Initiative installations and Hastings Public Library. At noon, officials from both municipalities will join members of all Hastings service clubs in the ballroom of the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro for the annual Exchange Day luncheon which will include the presentation of the Hastings Exchange Club’s annual Book of Golden Deeds Award to a deserving citizen. Following the luncheon, city officials and their guests will board the Barry County Transit trolley for a tour of the joint planning area, Green Street, Fish Hatchery Park and more before continuing with a roundtable discussion in the city hall at 3:30 p.m. followed by a dinner at the County Seat Lounge and Restaurant. Hastings officials will visit the City of Portland, Thursday, June 13. by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Barry County Courts will help schools with financial support for students who are potentially at-risk or who are unable to afford to participate in programs. District Court Judge Mike Schipper explained the three courts will provide $2,000 annually to each of the five schools in Barry County. Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Lakewood, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg all will be eligible for the funds. “Kids who participate in extracurricular activities are far less likely to end up in our courts,” said Schipper. Judges Schipper, Amy McDowell from Circuit Court, and William Doherty from Family Court, have agreed the investment in youths and support of schools is needed. “We’re all on the same page, and we’re all committed to doing what we can. Now more than ever, schools need support from the communities,” said Schipper. The funds will be available Sept. 1, and will be replenished annually. Schipper and McDowell explained that the funds are to be used for students who cannot afford to pay for an extracurricular activity, such as sports, band camps, Science Olympiad competitions, or possibly even attending prom. The funds will be held in trust and disbursed by a simple email request from the school officials. Districts will not have to wait for approvals, and funds can be disbursed immediately. The funds will be overseen by a committee of attorneys, but Schipper said the nice thing about this program is that funds can be made available almost instantly. “Schools won’t have to wait weeks for funds,” he said. The funding program is an off-shoot of the Robert B. Messer Trust established in 1926 as a way to help children in need in Barry County. Judge Doherty established the offshoot program to disburse funds in a more immediate manner. The Messer Trust Fund was started with about $600,000 and has been carefully administered over the years to ensure continuation. Today, more than 20 different organizations receive nearly $90,000 from the fund annually. Schipper said he believes it’s important for schools to offer and students to be able to participate in extracurricular activities. He said for some kids, playing a sport or being in the band may be the only reason they decide to show up for school or do well in their other classes. “We’re doing what we can in the community to help kids,” said Schipper. McDowell said she also is pleased to have funds directed toward helping students. “We see the parents in our courtrooms, and they have young children who follow their same cycles. If we can encourage the kids, they can participate, and we can break this cycle of coming back to court,” said McDowell. Letters were recently sent to superintend- ents at each district outlining the program and announcing funds will be available in September. Prior to this announcement for all of the school districts, the courts assisted Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg schools. Delton schools received $2,250 to help with the “Live, Laugh, Love” program provided by Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. The program helps students with issues such as bullying, depression, anxiety and suicide awareness. Maple Valley also received $1,200 to cover the cost of a summer school program that might otherwise be cut due to lack of funds. Schipper said the program will help the judges and courts also learn more about the needs of the districts and how support can best be used. “I’m interested in learning really what needs there are and how much need there is,” said Schipper. “I’m sure we’re going to find there’s much more need than $2,000 will cover.” Prosecutor’s office files open murder charges in 2011 case by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer The Barry County Prosecutor’s office has filed an open murder charge against Harold James Ordway of Battle Creek. Ordway also faces charges of felony firearm and being an habitual offender, second offense, in connection with the shooting death of Paul Frederic Achley in September 2011. Ordway was arraigned on the charges Tuesday in 56B District Court. According to a statement from Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt Tuesday, new developments in the case allowed her to file the additional charges. She said she was not able to release any additional details of those developments at this time. Ordway was arrested in 2011 after a traffic accident near Plainwell. While investigating the accident, police discovered a gun, ammunition and a bloody mattress in the back of Ordway’s pickup truck. Achley had reportedly been staying with Ordway at a residence near Delton. Police believe the death of Michael VanBuskirk is also related to the incident. VanBuskirk’s body was discovered in Kalamazoo County in October 2011. He had reportedly been staying with Ordway in Battle Creek. Ordway was to be sentenced on the felony firearm charges, but a federal judge delayed that sentencing, giving local authorities more time to decide if more charges would be filed. Eight candidates seeking eight seats in upcoming city election by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer There is no need for an August primary election for the City of Hastings. When the deadline for candidates to file petitions to get their names on the ballot for the fall election passed Tuesday, eight candidates were listed. All but one of the candidates are incumbents — one for each of eight seats up for election. Throwing their hats into the city’s ring are mayor — Frank Campbell, to complete the two years remaining in term appointed to fill after Robert May died; 1st Ward — Barry Wood, four-year term; Al Jarvis, to complete the remaining two years of the term he was appointed to fill; 2nd Ward — Brenda McNabb-Stange, four-year term; 3rd Ward — Alan Klein, four-year term; (incumbent Jeri DePue is not seeking re-election); 4th Ward — Dave Jasperse, four-year term; board of review — Gordon Ironside, four-year term; Tom Wilt, two-year term. Fishing for ducks Hastings City employee Rob Fenstemaker gingerly fishes each of 12 ducklings from a storm drain sewer Tuesday in downtown Hastings. See story on page 20. (Photo by Karen Mallison) Hastings discusses assuming control of cemetery by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer City voters have given their nod of approval so now it is up to Hastings city officials to make it happen. During the May 7 special election, Hastings voters approved an up to 1-mill levy that would allow the city to assume ownership, operation and maintenance of Riverside Cemetery. Monday evening, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield presented the city council with a memo detailing the process necessary to transfer ownership and operation of the property from the Riverside Cemetery Company to the municipality by the July 1 deadline. He said the cemetery company’s attorney, Bob Byington, and city attorney Stephanie Fekkes have been working to complete a draft of a purchase agreement between the two entities for the council’s consideration and approval during its May 28 meeting. Other steps include drafting an agreement to transfer the cemetery company’s perpetual care fund to the city; which will then transfer the funds to the Barry Community Foundation to be held in the endowment fund and used to generate funds for the care and operation of the cemetery in the future; the establishment of a five- to seven-member cemetery preservation advisory board that will make recommendations related to the fundraising for capital improvements, the operations and maintenance of the cemetery, historical preservation and more; establishment of rules and regulations for the cemetery; establishment of fees and charges; mapping of boundaries and burial plots, continued digitization of cemetery records; the purchase and implementation of cemetery management software; determining the role of city staff related to the operation of the cemetery; establishing specifications for bidding on contracted services; and more. “It is also quite possible that we might not get all of the tasks totally complete by July 1, digitization of records for instance. But, we can certainly be prepared for assuming operation of the cemetery, regardless,” said Mansfield in his memorandum. “We will also have to continue working diligently with the [Barry Community Foundation] and the new cemetery advisory board to build both the endowment fund for capital needs, as well as the endowment fund for future operation of the cemetery.” Tom Wiswell, chair of the Cemetery Action Group, which spearheaded the move to make Riverside a municipal cemetery, thanked Mansfield, the council and city staff for their efforts in getting the millage on the ballot and approved by voters. “On behalf of the 8,000-plus people that are buried at Riverside Cemetery and CAG, I would like to thank city council and Jeff and his staff for allowing us, and helping us, ask the City of Hastings residents to pass a millage tax increase of up to one mill so the cemetery could be saved and the City of Hastings could take it over and run it in perpetuity.” Wiswell said that CAG would continue to work with the city to do whatever is necessary to help with the transition from private to municipal cemetery and to assist with fundraising for capital improvements. “Please call on us to help with that,” he said. “Make sure we keep pushing a major fund drive so that we can do one of the things we talked so much about— setting up, getting an endowment big enough so that people of Hastings do not have to continue this tax increase, and we can continue to build that fund big enough over the years so that it is self-funding.” In other business, the council: • Awarded a contract to USALCO for approximately 35,000 gallons of liquid aluminum sulfate hydrate solution for the water treatment plant at a cost of $1.267 per gallon for an estimated cost of $44,674 as recommended by director of public services Tim Girrbach. • Approved a quote from Peerless Midwest Inc. to complete the overhaul to high service pump No. 1 at the water power plant in the amount of $10,403 as recommended by Girrbach. • Approved the purchase of two 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor utility vehicles for $55,072 for use by the Hastings City Police Department as recommended by Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. • Designated the four parallel parking spaces in front of city hall, recently used as parking for police vehicles, as two-hour public parking. See CEMETERY, page 6 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings hosts MITES regional competition Several HHS students qualify for state Kourtney Dobbin shows her fourth place detail mechanical drawing, Aaron Denny his third place detail mechanical drawing, and Brett Thomas his three first-place drawings. Carter Bennett shows his two first-place drawings, while Zach Pennington holds his second drawing. Alec Harden (left) shows his honorable mention drawing, and Aubrey Woern holds two of his drawings that placed in the regional competition. Aaron Williams (left) took third place with this cabinet he made, right behind Chris Feldpausch who took second in the same division. Hastings High School hosted the Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society Region 4 Competition May 2 and 3. Schools from Barry, Branch, Calhoun and Hillsdale counties participated in the competition. Students who earn first through fourth place awards for their work automatically qualify for state competition. Hastings students who received awards in this year’s competition included: Carter Bennett — first place CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing and pictorial assembly drawings. Aaron Denny — third place single-part CAD mechanical drawing. Kourtney Dobbin — fourth place singlepart CAD mechanical drawing. Alec Harden — honorable mention singlepart CAD mechanical drawing. Chris Feldpausch — second place award, Woods Division, cabinet. Mack Hammond — first place award, Woods Division, planter bench. Stefan Horvat — second place manual detail and assembly drawing; fourth place CAD pictorial drawing, single part; fourth place pictorial assembly drawing; sixth place photo-realistic rendering, single-part drawing. Joey James — first place Woods Division, bench. Brittany Johnson — honorable mention single-part CAD mechanical drawing Addison Millard — second place architectural drawing, single-family residential home; and second place architectural exterior, photo-realistic rendered presentation. Patrick Murphy — honorable mention single-part CAD mechanical drawing Oskar Orvin — third place detail mechanical single-part drawing. Zach Pennington — second place singlepart CAD mechanical drawing Braxton Prill — sixth place pictorial illustration, assembled drawing. Nick Replogle — honorable mention CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing and photo-realistic rendering, single part; and third place photo-realistic rendering, single-part drawing. Nick Schaefer, second place CAD photorealistic rendering single part; fifth place CAD pictorial drawing single part; fifth place pictorial assembly drawing; honorable mention detail mechanical drawing single part; third place detail drawing with a pictorial single part; fourth place CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing. Brandon Secord — first place CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing; second place CAD pictorial drawing, single part; second place, detail mechanical drawing, single part; and second place photo-realistic rendering, single-part drawings. Adam Shaeffer — fifth place single-part CAD mechanical drawing Corey Stout — fourth place award, Woods Division, cabinet. Brett Thomas — first place pictorial assembly drawing; first place CAD pictorial Brandon Secord (left) and Stefan Horvat hold numerous drawings that earned them honors in the regional MITES competition at Hastings High School. Nick Schaefer (left) and Nick Replogle hold their drawings that placed in the regional MITES competition. drawing, single part; and first place and photo-realistic rendering, single-part drawing. Ryan Thornburgh — honorable mention single-part CAD mechanical drawing Andrew Vandiver — first place, Woods Division, planter bench. Aaron Williams — third place, Woods Division, cabinet. Aubrey Woern, sixth place detail mechanical drawing, single part; sixth place CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing; honorable mention CAD pictorial drawing, single part; third place pictorial assembly drawing; and fourth place detail drawing with a pictorial, single part. Additional entries chosen for state compe- tition include Carter Bennett, fifth place CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing; Aaron Denny, ninth place CAD detail mechanical drawing, single part; Kourtney Dobbin, fifth place CAD detail mechanical drawing, single part; Stefan Horvat, sixth place CAD pictorial drawing, single part, and ninth place CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing; Oskar Orvin, first place detail mechanical drawing, single part; Brandon Secord, seventh place CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing; Brett Thomas, first place photo-realistic rendering, single part, and fourth place CAD pictorial assembly drawing; and Andrew Vandiver took a 10th place, Woods Division. Hastings MITES advisors are Jason Hoefler, Rich Pohja, Matt Christman, Julia Christman and Ed Domke. For additional information, contact one of the Hastings advisors and or www.MITES.cc. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Mack Hammond took first place among juniors and seniors with this planter bench. Andrew Vandiver took first place with this planter bench. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 3 Local students participate in national leadership conference Shelby VanderMel (left) and Jessi Buschmann completed requirements to receive their Ambassador Torch Awards. Three top business students from Hastings High School attended the Business Professionals of America 2013 National Leadership Conference, “Uncover Your Magic,” in Orlando, May 8 to 11. Hastings BPA chapter members Lindy Kloosterman, Christine Maurer and Corrie Osterink, all seniors, joined approximately 5,500 students, advisors and guests from throughout the United States who participated in BPA’s 47th Corrie Osterink (front, right) accepts the third place award in advanced accounting at the national conference in Orlando. National Leadership Conference. Activities included general sessions with keynote speakers, business meetings, leadership workshops, contests, election of national officers and tours of Orlando sights and attractions. The highlight of the conference was the presentation of the awards to the winners of the national contests. Osterink, daughter of Brian and Marilee Osterink, earned third place in advanced accounting. In that event, students take a timed test that requires them to interpret and analyze partnerships, corporate or manufacturing accounting data using manual methods. Additionally, students have to evaluate financial data and budgets, audit inventory and cost accounts and perform payroll procedures. Four other Hastings High School students received their Ambassador Torch Awards (two students were unable to attend the conference). The Torch Awards Program is an individual recognition award for those who participate in a variety of personal growth and service activities. To be eligible for the Ambassador Award, students must obtain 70 points in each of seven categories: Leadership; service; cooperation; knowledge; friendship; love, hope and faith; and patriotism. Students who were recognized were Jessi Buschmann, a senior and the daughter of Bill Buschmann and LuAnn Buschmann; Lindy Kloosterman, daughter of Ron and Nicole Kloosterman; Christine Maurer, daughter of Tom and Kathy Maurer; and Shelby VanderMel, a junior and the daughter of Tom VanderMel and Christine Matheson. Many individuals and businesses helped to defray the cost of the trip to the national leadership conference. Business Professionals of America is the leading career technical student organization for students pursuing careers in business management, accounting and finance, information technology and other related career fields. More information is available at www.bpa.org. The local chapter advisors are business teachers Tracy George and Andrew Mains. Hastings Memorial Day parade will return to familiar route Corrie Osterink, (from left) Christine Maurer, Lindy Kloosterman pause for a photo while at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Orlando last week. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings will hold its annual Memorial Day parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. The parade will follow the same route as in the past several years, with the exception of 2012 when road construction altered the route. The parade will proceed west on State Street, stopping first at the courthouse where participants will place wreaths on the monuments there. After a salute is fired by the Post 45 rifle squad, the parade will continue to North Broadway, then north to Tyden park where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the soldier’s monument. The next stop will be the bridge on North Broadway where a wreath will be placed in the Thornapple River in honor of military personnel who have served on or under the seas. The rifle squad will fire a salute and then proceed to the parade’s final stop at Riverside Cemetery where participants will place a wreath on the cemetery’s Grand Army of the Republic Monument. Memorial Day ceremonies will then be held. The grave of the most recently buried veteran at Riverside Cemetery will receive the final wreath of the event. Participants will start gathering at 8:30 a.m. in the former Felpausch parking lot. The parade will be led by the Legion’s color guard, followed by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. As with previous years, no political signs, banners, sirens or horns will be allowed in the parade, and participants will not be allowed to distribute candy or pamphlets to spectators. “This is a solemn occasion to honor the present and past military personnel who have given the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the freedom and ideals of America,” said parade chairman James Atkinson. “We do not want to make this a political opportunity or commercial event.” Those who wish to participate in the parade may get registration and other information by calling Atkinson, 269-948-8219. Temporary signs, West State Street buildings fall under new city ordinances 77578603 New construction and facade renovations to non-residential buildings along the M-43/ West State Street corridor west of Market Street in Hastings will have to conform to a newly approved ordinance that regulates design standards for all new construction in that area. Businesses and individuals running estate sales will need to comply with another newly approved ordinance regulating temporary yard signs. Monday evening, the Hastings City Council held a second reading of both ordinances proposed and recommended by the Hastings Planning Commission before voting unanimously to adopt each of them. The first ordinance approved provides building standards for all buildings located along West State Street west of Market Street. The council has previously adopted similar ordinances regulating building design and construction for commercially zoned properties in other locations in the city. “While these standards seek to ensure that buildings in commercial zones are attractive, compatible with one another and constructed using quality materials, they also provide sufficient flexibility to allow the planning commission to work with developers to accommodate their specific needs and desires,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. The second ordinance modified existing regulations that apply to temporary signs for real estate open houses, auctions and estate sales. The new ordinance allows more signs than previously, to better accommodate the needs of those who run open houses, sales and auctions. The ordinance regulates the size and placement and the amount of time such signs can be displayed either on or off premises. �Page 4 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Future fruit Educators, employers need a better understanding of students The redbuds, dogwoods, crabapples and fruit trees, such as this apple tree, are full of blooms and promise of fruit in the coming months. Both consumers and producers are hoping for a fruitful season after last year’s nearly 90degree weather in March was followed by a killing frost in April and wiped out most of the state’s fruit crop. (Photo by Katie Ponsetto) We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Grand plans Do you recognize these men or know what plan they were getting behind? The late Esther Walton, a local historian, penned the following eight names on the back of the photo: John Armbruster Jr., Roger Wiswell, Jerry Andrus, Homer Smith, ... Lawrence, Buzz Youngs, Stan Cummings and Arthur Behnke. Can you put them in order, or fill in the missing names? If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of ladies in bonnets standing in front of the Bonnet and Gown Shop in downtown Hastings drew the attention of a couple of readers. Linda Ritter of Hastings recognized her aunt, Roslind Bennet Edger (left). Liz Doster Nevins saw herself (second from right) and also identified Belle Doster (center) and Alice Fingleton Clark (right). Jo Anne Orsborn of Hastings wrote to say she recognized one of the men from the ‘Blissful meeting’ photo that ran in the May 2 Banner. The man second from left, she said, is Donald Murphy, who was president of the chamber of commerce. Orsborn said Murphy was from Pennsylvania and later headed the chamber in Tecumseh. He died in Sanford, Fla., in 2007, at age 91. Leave it to beavers to solve hotel construction dilemma An active beaver population near the construction site of the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel on M-37 just west of Hastings found its own solution to a situation in which beaver dams were backing up water and threatening the integrity of a main artery into the city. Officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation used a backhoe to remove a massive beaver dam on the north side of M-37, allowing the backed-up water to flow safely into the nearby Thornapple River. According to Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr, the beavers then constructed a less harmful dam, pictured above, approximately 50 yards south of M-37 and just southwest of the new hotel from which they can provide a dry highway welcome to future hotel guests. Earlier this month, a group of Barry County educators and employers met in Hastings and Middleville to tour local manufacturing facilities and discuss the problems employers face in finding young talent for the jobs currently available. The purpose of the forum, said Jeff Jennette, BISD superintendent, was to bring educators and business leaders together to articulate what businesses need and what educators can do to help them find the workers they need in the future. In recent years, Michigan employers cited access to talent as one of the most important factors in considering business expansion. At the same time, according to Site Selection Magazine, Michigan was No. 1 in the nation for research and development facility project announcements, beating out several neighboring states. Michigan’s strong base of engineering talent and the strength of its research universities was listed by the magazine as the biggest reasons for Michigan’s strong research and development activity. But something’s gone askew because hiring officials today continue to voice their concerns with the career preparation of our younger workers. They expect high school graduates to be workforce ready but, according to statistics, large numbers of high school graduates and dropouts are unprepared for the world of work. The intense debate over public education’s problems rages on between state education officials, teachers, administrators and parents who grow increasingly frustrated finding answers to why today’s younger workers seem unprepared for work. The numbers are daunting. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 1.5 million students leave high school each year inadequately trained for even entry-level jobs. School administrators, teachers and state education officials can’t answer, though, why these kids aren’t ready for even low-skilllevel jobs. So-called experts have told us it’s because of poverty, low attendance, negative peer influences and poor parental leadership. That may well be, but I believe there’s an even more powerful dynamic at work here, and it comes down to something as simple, as important, and as fundamental as the relationships we build with each other. Amidst all the rancor and the political positioning we’re totally overlooking the influence that strong relationships can have on students. Rita Pierson is 40-year veteran teacher who was recently interviewed on National Public Radio, and her words of experience and simple human understanding ring loudly. “Teaching and learning should bring great joy to our teachers,” maintains Pierson. “How powerful would our world be if we had kids that were not afraid to take risks? Kids need to know that adults won’t give up on them, and, when an adult convinces them that they can do better, kids work harder to be better students.” Pierson served in numerous roles, including elementary regular and special education teacher, junior high teacher, counselor, assistant principal, director, testing coordinator and consultant. Now, as a professional counselor, Pierson talks about how classrooms lack the kind of human connections kids need to feel inspired and to learn. Pierson reminds educators that kids don’t learn from people they don’t like. It’s important that teachers forge relationships with students and convince them that learning begins with a right attitude. A good teacher doesn’t take for granted that they have a responsibility to teach and the students should be prepared for learning. They know that for some students, learning comes easier, and for others students, teachers must work hard to convince students they can achieve — they have the ability — they just have to work harder. When I was in school, we were fortunate to have learned these life lessons before we even got to school because parents accepted much of the responsibility for making sure their kids were ready for school. Today, one of the issues local employers say they are dealing with when looking at new, potential hires is with attitude and the willingness to accept personal responsibility — the values we were taught at home. Pierson says many of her students have told her, “You made a difference in my life — you made me think I was somebody because you made me feel special.” In a series we ran last summer in the Reminder titled Saxon Perspective, we interviewed 10 Hastings High School graduates who all identified a parent, teacher or a coach who recognized a special ability in each one of them and then encouraged them to set goals and follow their dreams. Of the five older graduates, all have achieved immense success in their chosen fields. Among the five recent graduates interviewed, it’s easy to see they’re on the same path. That’s the dynamic that is missing in many of our young people today. A serious issue in the public education debate is the fact that so many parents are absent from this process of building a strong sense of person in their children. In recent years, there’s been a heightened emphasis on preschool learning. But why should preschool learning take on full responsibility for providing for kids what their parents have not? Why aren’t we challenging more parents to take some responsibility for their children’s education? Parents shouldn’t sit back and expect the system to prepare their children for the entire learning process. It’s imperative that they begin the learning process at birth. Parents should read to their kids and promote a love of learning, reading and expanding their horizons. At high schools across the nation, seniors are now preparing for graduation. Are they prepared, though, for the dim job prospects facing them — especially if they have little to offer an employer? According to a recent report released by the Economic Policy Institute, unemployment among high school graduates will be disproportionate over other employee groups. The report indicated, “The great recession that began in December 2007 was long and severe, plagued with a government response that was inadequate, causing a crater in the labor market that continues even today.” The U.S. labor market continues to report a deficit of nearly 9 million jobs, with an unemployment rate that’s remained at 7.6 percent or higher for more than four years. Based on these numbers, the class of 2013 will experience difficulty in finding those first jobs. The problem isn’t just because these young adults don’t have the necessary education or skills or the personal qualities we’ve discussed. It also stems from a prolonged weak demand for goods and services, making it unnecessary for employers to ramp up hiring. Although the job market locally is improving, the class of 2013 and those that follow will continue to face difficult job markets if we’re not willing to work with employers to better prepare students for work. Much of our success will be determined on the ready-to-work skills — including attitude and personal responsibility — that we can offer our high school students before they graduate and face that first interview. As area high schools wind down the school year, school boards, administrators, educators and parents should focus especially on non-college-bound students who will be immediately entering the job market. It’s imperative that we offer the world not just college-ready, but job-ready graduates, and we need to be willing to spend the money to prepare graduates now for the workplace. The answers won’t be found in a textbook, building projects or additional mandates. It will take courageous administrators who are willing to change the culture by setting higher standards and expectations for everyone involved — collegebound or not. That means parents, teachers and entire communities. If you’re looking for examples of excellence across the student body, you only have to look to some of the parochial school systems throughout the state to see what can happen when school leaders set higher standards and a culture of achievement — without any state funding. Local employers aren’t asking for impossibilities — they’re just looking for good workers who show up to work ready to join the team to produce top-quality products day after day. Are we ready as families and school systems to provide those qualities for our employers? Our country saw its best days when we had an abundance of good workers with a desire, commitment, determination and motivation to excel in whatever they were challenged to do. We can return to those days if we’re committed to and successful at putting more people to work. That’s an objective that, when achieved, will benefit everyone as the economy starts to grow again. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Correction A reference to the General Motors plant in Eaton County in the May 9 Banner should have listed the site as being in Delta Township. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 5 National Prevention Week time to talk to youths about abuse IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV More skilled trades training needed To the editor: If a decline in interest in manufacturing jobs is a concern to area manufacturers, I can suggest a number of reasons for this. The article about the education/manufacturers forum did not mention one concrete idea about how to prepare our students for a job in manufacturing. I wish the educators would have had an opportunity to talk to some of the workers on the plant floor. They may have gotten a broader perspective as to what is expected in the work place. I would suggest to our educators to establish an environment that focuses on skilled trades. The workplaces in our future are going to be lacking in CNC machinists, CNC programmers, tool and die makers, millwrights, wire burn EDM machinists, machine repair, robotics and automation and electricians. There is very little opportunity for a workers in manufacturing unless they are trained in a skilled trade. Apprenticeships are an excellent way to learn a trade, along with an academic environment that supports hands-on learning. In order to interest students in the trades, they need to be made aware of what is available to them. Unfortunately, our manufacturers are not making it very attractive to work in a factory. Lack of benefits, low wages, undesirable hours and use of temporary employees for an indefinite amount of time with no guarantee that the employee will be hired full time are just a few of the unfavorable conditions of factory life. The manufacturer whose employees makes $40,000 a year are either working a lot of overtime or they are working in a skilled trade classification. I encourage our educators to start with establishing a skilled-trades center for students who have an aptitude for it. I believe it is a good place to start. I even know a few workers who would be happy to assist. Margaret “Peg” Newton, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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To the editor: This week is designated as National Prevention Week by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration. Prevention messages are being shared nationwide to help raise awareness of the importance of preventing substance abuse in our lives and in our communities. Additionally, the promotion of good decision-making and good mental health also will be a focus. Each day of National Prevention Week has a focus: May 12, tobacco prevention and cessation; May 13, underage drinking prevention; May 14, medicine abuse prevention; May 15, alcohol abuse prevention; May 16, suicide prevention; May 17, promotion of mental and emotional wellness. Prevention messages are all around us. Think about it. From “Wear your seatbelt” and “Look both ways before you cross the street,” to “Please don’t drink and drive” and “Be safe,” we share positive prevention messages every day with those we care about. While there are media campaigns and advertisements in our community as well as prevention messages floating through cyberspace, we also all need to do our part to make sure that prevention messages come home, too. Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force wants to share an especially important message with parents, grandparents and adults involved in the lives of young people: Just talking to youths about substance use and abuse and being involved in their lives can make a big difference. While substance abuse often starts early, both national and local data shows that kids who believe their parents would strongly disapprove of their using substances are less likely to use that substance. Kids with involved parents — parents who monitor kids’ activities and ask good questions — are also less likely to use alcohol and drugs. Local data confirms that Barry County youths enjoy spending time with their parents. So talk. Tips for talking “prevention” with your kids are available on websites, such as www.barrycountysatf.com, www.drugfree.org and www.samhsa.gov/underagedrinking. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force invites families to join in celebrating Postal food drive sends message of community To the editor: The Postal Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 11, produced over 2,968 pounds of food for the Hastings Food Pantry. Volunteers spent the afternoon sorting, shelving and boxing donations from the wonderful donors who left food at their mailboxes for postal carrier pickup. The effort highlights the local food pantry as a truly community asset and reminds each of us that we play a vital role in making sure our neighbors have food for their families when they are going through a rough time. Marcia Szumowski, Hastings the power of prevention to change lives and communities. Look around this wonderful community for prevention messages, and share messages with those you love. Visit the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force online, www.barrycountysatf.com, on Facebook for daily prevention messages. Prevention works. By working together, we can make and keep Barry County a vibrant, healthy community for youths, families and ourselves. Liz Lenz, coordinator, Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force Clean conscience is always in style To the editor: The March 21 Banner article about a man with a guilt conscience returning ill-gotten money reminds me of a situation I witnessed: A grandmother and granddaughter leaving a local restaurant, having “removed” over $200 in a lady’s purse purse from the restroom. When I suggested that they turn in the money, they said they had a right to take the money. If they turned it in to the restaurant manager or the police, the manager or police would just steal it themselves. The two weren’t concerned about the person who lost the money. This is stealing, whoever does it, even if you don’t know the owner. Stealing is a form of getting even with someone. Why would you want to get even with someone you don’t even know? I talked to some police officers. Under the law, any amount of money taken under $1,000 is a misdemeanor. Managers and police do not steal money that is turned in. They keep it for a period of time, and if unclaimed, the money is turned over to charity for those in need. It is too bad there are not more people with a conscience, who will treat others and their possessions in a moral, honest way. As the recent article would suggest, it is not too late for these women to do the right thing. Evelyn Allerding, Freeport Don’t forget to thank volunteers To the editor: All bingo players in the area should be aware of and should appreciate the dedicated volunteers who make the game possible for those of us who enjoy a night out. These volunteers are doing their best — even though many players don’t show their appreciation for them — to make these evenings special. The volunteers also have families they could be with and other things they could be doing, but they give up their time so we can play. They try to make the evenings enjoyable and to bring new ideas that will make the evenings even more fun. They aren’t there to make bingo players miserable — and players shouldn’t be there to make a volunteer’s evening miserable, either. If things don’t go exactly as players would like, bingo players should have a little patience and understanding — it’s impossible to make an entire group of people happy all the time. Volunteers try and they try hard. A bingo player should stand in a volunteer’s What do you shoes for one evening to feel what it’s like if no one ever said ‘thank you’ for an unpaid job well done. With no volunteers, we would have no bingo. Of course, there’s more than one bingo hall in the area, but bingo players need to appreciate what’s been given to them — a volunteer’s time — so that players can enjoy bingo. When volunteers are brought to tears at the end of a night during which they worked hard to do their best, there’s something wrong. A volunteer should enjoy the activity and not feel humiliated at the end of the task. This applies to all volunteers — not just bingo volunteers. So, if you are involved in an activity that is only possible due to the care of someone willing to donate their time, please tell the volunteers how much you appreciate them. A big thumbs up to all volunteers. Ruth Murrah, Hastings think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week, along with a new question. For this week: The Michigan House of Representatives is considering a bill that would allow municipalities to decide if dogs are allowed to sit with their owners in restaurants offering outdoor seating. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 19 • 1-3 PM CONDO: 1519 Liberty Lane, Hastings Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 $125,000 • Adjacent to golf course (w cart) • 1 Bdrm., Den/Bdrm., 1 1/2 Bath • Finished Basement w 1/2 Bath • 920 sq. ft. each level • Immediate Occupancy 77578529 Info: 269-344-0251 07623782 �Page 6 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77578497 Worship Together Area Obituaries Jack D. Slocum Larry Linden Tebo HASTINGS, MI - Jack D. Slocum, age 82, of Hastings passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 26, 1930 in Grand Rapids, the son of Fredrick and Elsie (Johnson) Slocum. Along with twin sisters, Janet and Joan, Jack grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School in 1948. After military service during the Korean Conflict, he attended Michigan State University, graduating from their College of Engineering in 1958. Later, he attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, receiving a graduate degree in engineering. Jack continued to pursue engineering endeavors, working for a number of engineering firms; in engineering management and general management, in a career that covered some 40 years and considerable international travel for both Margie and Jack. Marriage to Margie in 1986, resulted in joining a large, happy family and the beginning of many good times in a solid, worthwhile life. Jack was an avid Michigan State fan and together he and Margie became regular football and basketball supporters at home and also traveling to many away bowl games and basketball tournaments. When traveling to support Spartan athletics slowed down, Jack became a voracious reader, and built a small library in the process. Jack was a licensed professional engineer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings and served on several church boards. He served on the new Hastings Library Board and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Special-Lite Company. Jack was also a member of the MSU Engineering College PHD Advisory Committee and is a past member of Cherry Central Board of Directors. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Elsie Slocum; his first wife, Janice Slocum in 1984; sisters, Janet Slocum Begg and Joan Slocum Perry. Jack is survived by his wife, Margie Slocum; and stepchildren, Larry (Barb) Case, Doug (Mary) Case, David (Denise) Case, Julie (Wayne) Rose; grandchildren, Carley (Mike) Regelean, Catherine Case (Darnell Day), Hannah Case, Jeremy (Andrea) Case, Joshua (Casey) Case, Clayton (Jennifer) Case, Chelsea (Gordie) Bivens, Jessica (Joe) Shaeffer, Keeton Rose and Olivia Rose and 14 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following, First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058, Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058, Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, MI. Pastor Don Spachman will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #45. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. BATTLE CREEK, MI - Larry Linden Tebo, age 75, of Battle Creek, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2013 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born in Plymouth on January 3, 1938, the loving son of Linden Earl and Zerepha Jean (Church) Tebo. Larry graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1955, and furthered his education at KCC and KVC. He retired as a sales manager for John Hancock Financial in 1998 after more than 32 years of faithful service. Larry also co-owned and operated the Northview Grocery Store in Hastings with his wife, Lorraine, from 1958 to 1963. Larry married the love of his life, Lorraine Kay Hummell in Hastings, on July 7, 1956; she sadly preceded him in death on May 23, 2005. He is survived by his daughters, Sue L. (John) Thompson of Battle Creek and Lee Ann (Mark) Affolder of Berne, IN; his son, Larry L. (Shelly) Tebo, Jr. of East Leroy; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his special sweetheart, Pat Vought; two brothers, Donald R. Tebo, Robert L. (Lynn) Tebo; and two sisters, Marilyn J. (Grover) DeForest and Beverly J. Davis. Larry was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James A. Tebo. A huge aircraft enthusiast, Larry obtained his pilot’s license in 1962 and owned his own Cesna aircraft. He was a huge Civil War Buff and was very proud that his great-grandfather served in the Civil War. Larry enjoyed all sports, hunting, fishing, playing bingo, travelling, going to casinos and loved spending time with his family. A visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where funeral services to celebrate Larry’s life will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013. Memorials directed to Alzheimer’s Association or the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Paul Ernest Neal ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s & Teen Sunday School (ages 2 thru 12th grade) and Adult Clas. 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 through 4th grade). 6:00 p.m. Junior and Senior High Youth Group. Wednesday Midweek programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 19 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. May 19 - High School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; May 20 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. May 21- Church Council 7 p.m. May 22 Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m. May 23 - Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Paul Ernest Neal age 46, born August 16, 1966 in Punxsutawney, PA to Ernest and JoAnn (Neal) Beachnau, passed away on May 12, 2013 at his residence. Paul attended and graduated from Hastings High School. He was employed by the Bliss and Hastings Manufacturing and for six years owned and operated MP Construction with his best friend Mike Mauer. Paul enjoyed the outdoors. His hobbies included hunting, cars, off road and chilling out with his family and friends around a bonfire. Paul’s life was devoted to his two boys. Paul is survived by his sons, Paul James Neal and Dillon Colt Neal; mother, JoAnn (Neal) Beachnau; stepdad, Bill Beachnau; sisters, Dawn Neal, Mary (Dave) Tyson; and half-sisters, Paulette Sklinar, Anita Corey, Kathy Barnes; half-brother, Larry Neal; stepbrothers, Mike (Tracy) Beachnau, Randy (Nicky) Beachnau; stepsisters, Staci, Tracy, Sonia and Janice Beachnau; grandmother, Cathy Shapley; great-grandmother, Alice Davies. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Shapley; father, Ernest Neal; father-inlaw, James Shapley; half-sister, Rita Neal; stepbrother, Chuck Beachnau; and grandparents, John and Patricia Meyers. Memorial contributions may be made to Star School, 1900 Star School Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Girrbach Funeral in Hastings from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. CEMETERY, continued from page 1 • Set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, to receive public comment and make a determination on the final assessment roll for the 2013 downtown parking special assessment district. Mansfield said the maintenance cost has been revised to reflect the exclusion of municipal lot 7 on West Apple Street and lot 8 near Tyden Park because they are considered of little benefit to downtown property and business owners. He also noted that, as in years past, the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, will pay for all costs above the amount levied in 2008. • Received notice that the city had been awarded a $300,000 United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment Grant. The funds will be used to conduct eight Phase I and eight Phase II environmental site assessments. Grant funds will be used for brownfield cleanup and planning. Brownfields are properties that may have been contaminated by pollution or hazardous substances. Phase I assessments have already been concluded on the Hastings City/Barry County Airport, and the site of the hotel which is currently under construction west of the city limits. Coalition partners are the townships of Carlton, Hastings, Irving, Rutland, Thornapple and the villages of Freeport and Middleville where the assessment activities will be targeted. 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: K J 10 9 6 4 M: Q J 5 4 L: J 7 K: 8 WEST N: --M: A L: Q 10 6 4 K: A J 9 7 6 4 3 2 EAST N: 8 5 3 2 M: 10 9 8 6 2 L: K 5 2 K: K SOUTH: Duane Jarman turns 90 Look who is turning 90 on May 25, 2013. Duane Jarman. N: A Q 7 M: K 7 3 L: A 9 8 3 K: Q 10 5 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: KK North Pass ???? East Pass Pass South ???? Pass Scheider-Stoudt West 4K Pass Pass In today’s column, let’s look at another example of your opponents preempting before you have any chance to bid. West as dealer opened a preemptive bid of 4K with eight clubs, no spades, a singleton AM and four diamonds. West effectively shut out the North/South team by bidding so high on the first bid. Is there something South and North can do to salvage this hand? Indeed there is. Last time we took a look at the bridge adage: “Get fixed. Stay fixed.” In this case, West has certainly put a fix on the North/South team. They have only a few seconds to decide what to do. It is South who needs to make the right bid to save this hand. Bid or pass? It seems easy to just pass and try and set the East/West team as, after all, they do not expect to make ten tricks in clubs. A preemptive bid is an obstructive bid. Its main purpose is to get in the way, and, oh, how effective such a bid is, especially on this hand. While some bridge players will quietly roll over and pass, the more adventuresome will find the right bid and bid away, even though North/South are vulnerable and most of the bidding space has been taken up by West. With fifteen high card points, South is not content to play dead here. While typically, South should be short in West’s suit, yet by thinking about it, it is easy to do the math. West has just announced that she has eight clubs. South has three more for eleven. That only leaves two out, one for partner North, and one for East. South uses the double on this hand, requiring her partner to either name a good suit or to pass with the intention of setting the 4K bid. North does not need much prompting on her hand and speedily bids four spades, and all pass. The contract is 4N in the North. East leads the KK, and South tables her hand. North likes the possibilities, and she begins to make her plan. In a trump suit, North knows that counting losers is the method to use: in spades, there are no losers; in hearts, there is one loser, the AM; in diamonds, there is one loser as the other diamonds can be trumped with the long spades. With only one club loser, it looks like 4N is a solid makeable contract. North is ready to call for a low club from the dummy. East’s KK holds the first trick as all have played to it. East shifts to the 6M, the fourth down in the heart suit. Playing low from the South hand, North is pleased to see the AM emerge from the West hand. West returns the AK, and here is where counting in bridge is so important. North knows that East is out of clubs as well as she is. Taking no chances, North trumps with the 9N effectively and efficiently winning the trick. All of East’s trumps are below the 9N. North with control of the hand now draws four rounds of spades removing all trumps from the East hand. With all trumps drawn, and the hearts set up, North leads to the short side by playing the 5M to the KM. The 7M is led back to the QM, then the JM follows and North discards a diamond from the South hand. Using the 7L, North leads to the AL in the dummy, and using the now-set-up QK, North leads it and discards the JL. The last trick is the ten of trump, and North claims it, making not just ten tricks but eleven tricks for an excellent score of 650. What is the message and the take-away for today’s hand? Again, as we saw last week, when your opponents preempt and “fix” you, you have to find a way to “fix” the situation. Here, North and South worked together to end up in a game contract in spades through the use of the takeout double and a strong suit in the North hand. North and South fixed the situation for themselves by bidding instead of relinquishing the preemptive bid to the opponents. Do the same the next time your opponents interfere with your plans by preempting. It will be your turn to “fix” them. ***** Bridge Notes: From time to time, some of our bridge friends move to a new table. As a new writer for this column in the winter of 2012, I received a phone call from Florida and a Barry County bridge player told me how much he appreciated getting The Banner and my bridge column. It was John Walsh, and while I only met him once after that, yet his call and his encouragement meant a great deal to me. Thank you, John Walsh. May you rest in peace. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Theda Gardner to celebrate 93rd birthday Theda Weeks Gardner will be celebrating her 93rd birthday on May 22, 2013. She has two children, six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 14 great great grandchildren. Cards may be sent to her at Theda Gardner, 9950 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, MI 49073. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 16 — Pizza and Pages discusses Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green, 3:45 to 5; Movie Memories enjoys the little gem “Easter Parade,” starring Judy Garland, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 17 — preschool story time shouts back, “Let’s get clean,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18 — Royal Readers present “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War,” 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, May 20 — library board meeting, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 — toddler story time enjoys “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Thanks to the Lord for allowing our families and friends to witness the celebration of marriage between Rebecca L. Scheider of Angola, IN and Keith R. Stoudt of Battle Creek, MI. Rebecca’s mom Loretta Randol of Angola, IN will be her maid of honor. Keith’s long time-friend Fred Schouldice Jr. of Battle Creek, MI will be his best man. The blessed day will be June 8, 2013 at 5 p.m. at the Snow Prairie Church near Bronson, MI. The reception to follow at the Tip Up Island in Quincy, MI. Forest and Betty Rogers celebrated 50th anniversary Betty (Dull) and Forest Rogers were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings on May 11, 1963, by Willard Curtis. They live in Pinckney, Michigan. They have two daughters and one granddaughter. Melanie, her husband Bill and daughter Courtney live in Pawling, New York at Trinity Pawling Prep School. Michelle is currently studying for her doctoral in social development, residing at the University of the Philippines. The 50th anniversary was celebrated by attending the Cresent Yacht Club Commodores Ball at the Ford House at Lake St. Clair. Newborn Babies Sylvia Reneé, born at Pennock Hospital on April 18, 2013 at 10:27 a.m. to Colette Purucker of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Corey Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 2013 at 7:35 a.m. to Ashley Van Driel and Corey Green Sr. of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. ***** Alexander Marshall, born at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 2013 at 8:54 a.m. to Jessica and Andrew Sager of Delton. Weighing 10 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Aubrie Michelle, born at Pennock Hospital on April 29, 2013 at 11:09 p.m. to Adam and Cydney Raffler of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Leliana Noelle, born at Pennock Hospital on May 1, 2013 at 9:38 a.m. to Jennifer Heney and Andrew Payne of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Jordan Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on May 2, 2013 at 1:44 a.m. to Alexis Smith and Codey Allen of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Claire Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on May 3, 2013 at 8:55 p.m. to Brant and Leslie Bender of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Ellison Ruth, born at Pennock Hospital on May 3, 2013 at 2:09 p.m. to Jenna and Darrin Hoffman of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** 07628083 Congratulations JESSICA BRIERLY-SNOWDEN Clay Abrahamson Financial Consultant located at Hastings City Bank 77578642 On the receipt of your Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree, cum laude, at Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, in Bloomington, Indiana. We are so happy for you. Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 2010. Proud parents are: Dennis (Carol) Snowden, of Middleville; Charyl Brierly, of Kalamazoo; and Eric Blakeslee, of Kalamazoo. 77578259 Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads �Page 8 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The county genealogy society met Saturday with at least 35 present. The big draw was the topic – Irish genealogy. Visitors came from Hubbardston, Carson City and other points to hear Maureen Doyle Nelson of Big Rapids give her presentation of the Doyle family history from Ireland to Ontario to Big Rapids and environs. She brought some first-hand stories of her searches in Ireland. Refreshments were provided by Pam Swiler. The local historical society met Thursday, May 9, at the Dahms home on Jordan Lake Avenue with 26 present. President John Waite conducted the necessary business and then Sharon Dahms related some of the history of their restoration and changes to the historic house, once owned by a Johnson family. Curt Johnson (from another line of the Johnson family) brought a photograph of Thomas Johnson Sr. with his eight sons and their spouses, including Walter Johnson who had built the brick Italianate house in the 1880s. The Dahmses have preserved the integrity of the house with only minor visible changes. Mrs. Dahms provided refreshments for the visitors. Stacks and bundles of pipes are strung along Bonanza Road from west of Fourth Avenue east to Harwood Road. The huge concrete fittings are labeled “green bean” so one might presume they will connect Twin City Foods, which processes tons of green beans each year with the Lakewood Wastewater Authority on Harwood Rod. On the Brodbeck farm on the corner of M66/State Road and Musgrove Highway is a new foundation for a circular grain bin similar to those already in use to house corn or other grain. Each bin can hold thousands of bushels of grain. The bridge on Cleveland Street in Ionia is not the only major bridge project for this season in the county. The bridge over the Maple River between Muir and Lyons is to be replaced by a new bridge parallel to the current bridge. The existing bridge will be used for the River Trail which runs from Ionia east to Lyons and beyond. Lyons Township is to provide $30,000 toward the cost. The first year’s installment has been paid. The township hopes to raise more money through the sale of bricks to be placed on the walkway from the rail-trail to the bridge. Prices are either $50 or $100 depending on the size of the bridge. The village of Muir is also raising funds for its share of the new bridge which will be built alongside the existing bridge. Much federal money is involved. The beauty of spring flowers is all about us. Flowering trees are also at their best. Redbud trees are spectacular this year. This was also a good year for forsythia. Lilac bushes are at their best. The large flower bed in front of the depot on Emerson Street is edged with grape hyacinth plants which give a beauty touch to the bed even though it is too soon for its usual summer splendor. The free movies at the Ionia Theater for the rest of the month are one on America’s parks May 23 and the Waldorf Astoria May 30. June movies will be on Mongolia, an RV trip from Key West to Alaska in two sessions and the history of the Oregon Trail. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a site plan and a special land use permit for a proposed communication tower to be located at the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at 1212 West State Street. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 22, 2013. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget, and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. 77578306 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77578540 CITY OF HASTINGS EDWARD JONES Study up on college savings vehicles Another school year is drawing to a close — so if you have young children, they’re one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day. Your kids can do so by developing good study habits. As for you, it’s never too soon to start preparing for the high costs of higher education. Just how costly is college? According to the College Board’s figures for the 2012-13 academic year, the average cost for one year at an in-state four-year public school is $22,261; for a private school, the comparable expense is $43,289. And if college costs continue rising faster than the general inflation rate, these figures will increase substantially in the years ahead. Of course, it’s entirely possible that your kids will receive some scholarships or grants, which can significantly lower your out-ofpocket price tag. Nonetheless, it’s probably a good idea not to count on your offspring getting a “full ride” to school — which means that you may want to start exploring collegesavings vehicles. Fortunately, you have some attractive options, one of which is a 529 plan. When you contribute to a 529 plan, your earnings accumulate tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (Keep in mind, though, that 529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes. However, 529 plans vary, so be sure to check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility. A 529 plan offers other benefits, too. For one thing, the lifetime contribution limits for 529 plans are quite generous; while these limits vary by state, some plans allow contributions well in excess of $200,000. Plus, a 529 plan is flexible: if your child, grandchild or other beneficiary decides against college or vocational school, you can transfer the unused funds to another family member, tax and penalty free. While a 529 plan may be a good choice for building resources for college, it’s certainly not the only choice. For example, a Coverdell Education Savings Account, like a 529 plan, can generate tax-free earnings if the money is used for higher education expenses. However, you can typically only put in a maximum of $2,000 per year to a Coverdell account. Another college-savings possibility is a custodial account, known as an UGMA or UTMA, which offers some tax benefits, no contribution limits, and may have an impact on financial aid. You might also consider investing in a zero-coupon bond that matures just when your child is ready for college. Unlike other bonds, you won’t receive regular interest payments with a zero-coupon bond, but you purchase it at a deep discount, so you might find the affordability factor to be worth considering. (Be aware, though, that even though you don’t actually receive the interest payments annually, you’ll still be liable for the taxes on them, so before purchasing a zero coupon bond, consult with your tax advisor). Whichever college-savings vehicles you choose, try to put them to work as early as you can. Before you know it, today’s first- graders will be tomorrow’s college freshmen. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 37.06 +.59 AT&T 37.23 -.29 BP PLC 43.11 -.96 CMS Energy Corp 28.61 -.67 Coca-Cola Co 42.52 -.18 Conagra 35.69 -.06 Eaton 65.09 +1.63 Family Dollar Stores 63.54 +1.20 Fifth Third Bancorp 17.91 +.40 Flowserve CP 164.86 +3.41 Ford Motor Co. 14.27 +.08 General Mills 50.63 -.13 General Motors 31.55 -.10 Intel Corp. 23.84 -.31 Kellogg Co. 65.28 +1.38 McDonald’s Corp 101.20 -1.09 Perrigo Co. 120.38 +4.09 Pfizer Inc. 29.40 +.37 Sears Holding 57.13 +4.69 Spartan Motors 5.62 +.19 Spartan Stores 17.65 +.78 Stryker 69.21 +2.82 TCF Financial 14.71 -.29 Walmart Stores 78.78 -.05 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1650.34 $23.42 15,215 650M +198.79 -.52 +159 +62M RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLEASE NOTICE Attention: Rutland Charter Township Residents Rutland Charter Township is seeking an individual to serve as Trustee on the Township Board to fill a vacancy. The position will be filled by Board appointment at the June Board meeting. If appointed, will serve until the November 2014 General Election. Township Trustees must be qualified electors of the township. To apply, please see the Township Clerk, Monday through Thursday, 9am to 3pm. You must apply by May 28, 2013. If you have any questions, please call the township at 269-948-2194. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 7350 Lindsey Rd – Plainwell, MI 49080 PH. 269-664-4522 Fax 269-664-3411 REQUEST FOR BIDS Orangeville Township will accept bids for asphalt millings for the driveways at the Oak Hill Cemetery, 6950 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell, MI. Please submit in two parts: 1) main south drive and main north drive plus the two connecting drives joining these main drives. 2) main south drive only. Must submit proof of liability insurance. Questions may be directed to the supervisor Tom Rook at 616-299-6019. Please mail bids to 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080. Bids are to be returned no later than May 25, 2013. 77578595 NOTICE TO ACCEPT BIDS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Rutland Charter Township Board is now accepting bids for construction of a covered walkway. The Township Hall is located at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. All bidders must carry their own insurance and have their own equipment. Bids will be accepted by mail or at the Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. All bids must be submitted by May 28, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. The Rutland Charter Township Board reserves the right to reject any bids submitted that do not meet the boards approval. Jim Carr, Supervisor Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058 77578543 (269) 948-2194 The softer side of veterinary science by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Modern veterinary science is a technically advanced field. Some animals receive not just X-rays, but sophisticated scans like MRIs. If you visit a large veterinary hospital, you will find cats getting chemotherapy and dogs on the receiving end of complicated surgeries. Naturally, a lot of the training vet students receive is focused on the “hard science” parts of what they will do as practicing veterinarians. But there’s also a softer side to veterinary medicine, one that’s increasingly being recognized where vet students are trained. Recently I learned about it from Dr. Kathy Ruby, a licensed counselor who works for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. “I teach a class for vet students called ‘Pet Loss and Human Bereavement’” Ruby said. “Veterinary science training is great on the medical side. It’s my job to concentrate on the other end of the leash.” In the old days, vets mostly dealt with livestock, such as cows and pigs. These socalled large animals didn’t inspire close bonds with their human owners. But now many of us deeply care about the smaller animals that live in our houses. Our cats don’t just live in the barn catching mice, but spend their days in our homes. Dogs are not banished to the backyard, but sleep at the foot of our beds or even between the sheets. “In some ways, we now have what you could call inter-species families,” Ruby said. “That’s wonderful, but it also makes for great challenges when our pets reach the end of their lives.” It’s a simple fact that we generally outlive the animals in our homes. That means we are often quite involved in an animal’s decline. And at the end, we may face decisions including euthanasia. “In ‘people medicine’ we still see death as a failure,” Ruby said. “With animals, we often choose a good death at a particular time.” In 1999, Ruby founded a free hotline that gives people a place to call when they are grieving for their animals. The hotline can be reached toll free, 866- 266–8635. About 25 vet students each semester staff the hotline, taking calls from across the country and sometimes even around the world. Each student works the telephone bank for four sessions. “The first time they are on the hotline, the students are scared,” Ruby said. “But they work past that once they have some experience talking with callers.” The hotline, which is funded by a grant from Purina, is available Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Pacific Time and on Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Messages can be left at other times. “We also receive emails at plhl@vetmed.wsu.edu,” Ruby said. “We sometimes get them sent to us at 1 a.m. from people wondering if their grief is normal or if they are going crazy.” The technical side of veterinary medicine is enormously complex. But the human side also matters, and it’s impressive the way some veterinary colleges are preparing their students. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 9 Dr. Ethel Williams, Michigan’s foremost genealogist Dr. Ethel Williams, author of “Know Your Ancestors,” circa 1955. City Directory of 1925, and working as record librarian at Butterworth Hospital. She was listed as living there until 1931. On March 25, 1932, Ethel Williams Ockerblad married Edwin Gray Williams. Where they lived from 1932 to 1943 is unknown. Mrs. Williams gave a talk in 1954 for the Western Michigan Genealogical Society of Grand Rapids. In a newspaper account of her appearance, she told where she lived from 1943: “At the beginning of the second World War, my husband was in government service, and we were sent to New York City. It was then that Mrs. Smith (the former Myra Wonderly of Grand Rapids) asked me to do their family history, and I started in genealogical research. Steel signs contract as BISD head by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Barry Intermediate School District will have a new superintendent as of July 1; but while Ronna Steel may be new to the BISD post, she is well-known in the local educational community, having served as the superintendent of Maple Valley Public Schools since 2010. “The Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education is excited that we have entered into a contract with Ronna Steel to be our next superintendent beginning July 1,” said BISD Board President Tim McMahon. “Ms. Steel brings a wealth of experience across many facets of education and community relations. I have had conversations with community members and staff members of the Maple Valley Schools over the past couple of years, and they have all been very positive about Ms. Steel’s leadership within the school district and community as a whole. Her credentials and actions highlight her tireless effort to do what is best for all students within her realm of responsibility.” The BISD board, with two members absent, unanimously approved a two-year contract with Steel, effective until June 30, 2015. The contract includes an annual salary of $96,000 for the 2013-14 fiscal year; 12 sick days, two personal business days, and 20 vacation days per year; and reimbursement for travel and other expenses related to official school business. Prior to accepting the Maple Valley post, Steel’s experience included serving as director of instruction for Union City Community Schools, 2007 through 2010; Union City High School principal, 2009 through 2010; Union City Middle School principal, 1999 through 2007; Union City Schools director of special education, 2000 through 2010; teacher of family and consumer sciences assigned to Federal Hocking Middle School through Tri-County Vocational School, 1994 through 1999; and, adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University; 2006 through 2008. Steel has bachelor of science degree in human and consumer sciences from The Ohio University, a master of education degree from Grand Valley State University, and has completed her course work for a Ph.D. in philosophy in K-12 administration. “The BISD, our two locals, and the Barry County community have been blessed to have Jeff Jennette as our ISD superintendent for the past five years,” said McMahon. “Many positive changes have occurred during this time with his leadership in education and our community. The board expects this to continue with Ms. Steel’s leadership.” Steel said she is Looking forward to her new position. “I am very excited about the opportunity to work with both communities and provide support for them through the ISD,” she said. “Jeff Jennette has pioneered some amazing things while at the ISD, and I look forward to stepping into his shoes and continuing them. “There are a lot of great things happening at the ISD, and I think they are going to continue,” said Steel. Call for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP SEXTON The Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan is accepting bids for Sexton. The Sexton is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of four cemeteries and outdoor lawn maintenance of Assyria Township hall and other township property. The Sexton coordinates burial activity in conjunction with the township Clerk, maintains grounds, gravesites, markers, veteran flag placement/removal and snow removal of cemetery and township hall roadways prior to burials/meetings and installs monument foundations. The Sexton is an independent contractor and is responsible to provide all equipment, materials and insurance. Assyria Township invites interested parties to submit proposals to the Assyria Township Supervisor at 7415 Wolf Road, Bellevue, MI 49021. Proposals must include proposed cost for services, three written letters of reference and proof of current insurance. Proposals must be received by the Supervisor no later than 5pm Friday, May 24, 2013. Further information may be obtained at www.assyriatwp.org 77578452 Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriff’s Department and Local Pharmacies BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, TIRE, MEDICINE and ELECTRONICS * COLLECTION! Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. At the Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Don’t Rush to Flush! Help keep Your Home, Environment and Community Safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY Please keep medicine in original containers with name of drug clearly labeled. Do not pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! Do not hold on to scrap or junk tires. Bring your items to the Barry County Household Hazardous Waste! *Most electronic, including kitchen appliances, will be accepted at no charge. This includes, computers, cell phones, microwaves, stereo equipment. There is a $25 fee for items containing Freon. WE CANNOT ACCEPT Latex Paint: when dry it can go to the landfill Propane Tank Commercially Generated Waste Radioactive Material Explosives Unknown Wastes Console Televisions Projection Televisions Speakers in wooden cases Tires heavily caked with dirt WE CAN ACCEPT SCRAP AND JUNK TIRES Aqueous acids and bases; asbestos; oil based paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; prescription and over-the-counter medicines; Motor Oil (10 gallons per vehicle); automotive batteries. There will be a charge for EACH* clean, scrap or junk tire brought to the collection: Tire Type Standard tires Standard Tire on Rims Truck Tire (16.5” - 19.5”) Truck Tires on Rims Semi/over 19.5” Semi/over 19.5” on Rim Tractor Tractor Tires on rims *Additional charge for soiled or dirty tires Cost $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 $6.00 $18.00 $15.00 $27.00 07628134 The following story about Dr. Ethel Williams, written by the late Esther Walton, was published in the March 4, 1993, Hastings Banner. **** Dr. Ethel Williams, an osteopath, is best remembered as the author of Know Your Ancestors: A Guide to Genealogical Research and many other publications relating to genealogy. Dr. Williams is remembered for helping people find their ancestors, but ironic as it seems, when she died, her obituary had her maiden name wrong. Her married name was “Williams,” just as her maiden name was “Williams.” Her obituary gave her maiden name as “Harvey,” which was her father’s middle name. Ethel Williams was born June 3, 1893, to Richard Harvey Williams and his wife, Allie Burpee Williams. Ethel attended the rural Yankee Springs District School No. 3 just down the road from her home. Her father and mother ran a combined grocery store and post office on Yankee Springs Road in Section 34, Yankee Springs Township. Historically, this was part of the original Yankee Springs settlement. Ethel and her parents moved to Hastings in 1906 so Ethel could attend high school. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1910. Following her love of learning, she graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopath and Surgery in 1914 and took graduate work in medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She was also a graduate of Davenport-McLaughlin College, Grand Rapids. She studied journalism at the Hoosier Institute in Indiana, medical journalism at the American Medical Association in Chicago and feature writing at the University of California. Williams studied genealogy at the American University and National Archives in Washington, D.C., and at the New York Historical Association in Cooperstown, N.Y. Ethel Williams was reticent. In 1960, when asked about her own biographical material, she said ‘I have really meant to do it..., but there is so very little to say about me that I have just procrastinated. I have never done anything important.” She then listed six publications she had written: Smith-Wonderly Family History, two volumes, in 1954; Original Research on Some Huguenot Families and Know Your Ancestors in 1959. She was assistant editor of Medical Journal Abstracts, published at Brooklyn, N.Y.; Index to Genealogical Periodicals volume four in 1957; and in 1960 she was working on Biography of Source Material on Michigan Local History. This, along with the publication of Michigan Heritage magazine, which she wrote and edited from 1959 to 1973. Michigan Heritage Magazine, a product of the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society, was widely disseminated. Among its subscribers were the Library of Congress, the New York State Historical Association, the Los Angeles Public Library, the National Genealogical Society, the Wisconsin and the Tennessee state libraries. Despite all of these contributions to genealogy and family history, it was difficult to find vital information about her. She was married to Frederick O. Ockerblad sometime before 1921. In the Hastings High Yearbook of 1921, she was listed as a 1910 graduate, married to Ockerblad and working in the Columbus (Ohio) City School. Her obituary said she was at one time head of the Department of Dermatology and Syphilology at the Vanderbilt Clinic there. In “Who’s Who Among American Women,’ she is reported to have practiced osteopathic medicine in Lansing from 1914 to 1920. It is assumed she went to Columbia about 1920. Her first husband, Frederick Ockerblad, a machinist helper, died working on a locomotive June 15, 1924, in Grand Rapids. The article in the Grand Rapids Herald June 16 said “They [he and his wife] moved to Grand Rapids from Columbus, Ohio, four years previously.” Ethel was listed as living in Grand Rapids in the 1922 and 1924 city directories, and her parents were living at the same address. She was listed as his widow in the Grand Rapids Nine years later (1954) I put out a two-volume family history for them.” She had been research and editorial assistant to Dr. Richard Root Smith at the Grand Rapids Clinic. While she was working on the history, Mrs. Williams also was assistant editor of a medical journal, that was published for medical men in service. By 1950 the Williamses were listed as living in Kalamazoo, where they devoted the rest of their lives to genealogy. Ethel Williams had a busy life. Starting in 1958 she taught a course in genealogy in the Adult Education Program of the Kalamazoo Public Schools. It was through her courses that “Know Your Ancestors” was developed. The superintendent of schools made arrangements for her to publish the book. After its publication, it was adopted as an official text by the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland and by historical groups in Albuquerque, N.M. Ethel worked as a volunteer for the State Library of Michigan, indexing, editing and proofreading. She indexed The Indiana Magazine of History, American Genealogist, the 1850 Morality Census Schedule; the 1860 Schedule; the 1890 Census of Union Veterans; and the list goes on and on. All of the indexing was done on a typewriter and without the aid of a computer. Illness plagued the couple. In 1960, Ethel had shingles. Gray (as she called her husband) had surgery and was “very ill,” she reported in a 1964 letter to Esther Loughin, a librarian at the Library of Michigan. Ethel developed diabetes the same year. She began to cut back talks and lectures, giving up her genealogy courses for the Kalamazoo adult education program in 1963. At the age of 71, in 1964, the publication of the Michigan Heritage magazine was almost more than she could do. Letters between Loughin and Williams told of how hard it was for Ethel to keep up the hectic schedule she had set for herself. Finally, she could no longer care for herself and her husband. The two of them entered a nursing home in 1973. Ethel died in 1975 at the age of 82. Her husband, Edwin Gray Williams, born Jan. 23, 1880, died at the age of 101 in 1981. In her lifetime, she was honored in 1961 by Michigan Historical Commission and the National Association for State and Local History in America. Through the work of volunteers and amateur genealogists, more information is available online than could be found easily when Esther Walton first wrote this story on Dr. Ethel Williams. In addition to information provided above, sources such as the Barry County Genweb, Rootsweb and FamilySearch.org websites reveal that Ethel and Frederick Ockerblad, (a native of South Burlington, Vt.,) were married June3, 1917, in Grand Rapids. During World War I, he registered for the draft in Barry County. By 1920, the U.S. Census showed Ethel, Frederick and Ethel’s parents all living in Franklin, Ohio. Ethel died Nov. 10, 1975, and is entombed at the Mount EverRest Mausoleum in Kalamazoo. Ethel was the only child of Richard and Allie Williams, and she had no children of her own. �Page 10 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel J. Fild and Janet L. Fild, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation, III, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006 and recorded August 1, 2006 in Instrument # 1167958 and corrected by affidavit dated April 15, 2013 and recorded April 18, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-005206 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($410,481.49) including interest 7.31% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 6, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from the West line of the East one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 10; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.00 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.00 feet; thence Southerly 426.15 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 19 degrees 45 minutes West 413.37 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Southwesterly 53.82 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 47 degrees 15 minutes West 53.79 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 54 degrees 00 minutes East 499 feet more or less to the waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears South 54 degrees 00 minutes East from the place of beginning, thence North 54 degrees 00 minutes West 443 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for rights of ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast of Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: A 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which begins at a point on the North line of Section 10, which is South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds East 2993.52 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly of and parallel with the West line of the East onehalf of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 10 to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also described as: Subject to and together with a mutual private right of way easement 66.00 feet in width for driveway purpose and for the installation of utilities which may be available from time to time as more fully described in the Instruments recorded in Liber 406, Pages 427 through 432, Liber 429, Pages 847 and 848, Liber 488, Pages 204 through 206, Barry County, Michigan Register of Deeds. Also an additional easement for ingress, egress and utilities: That part of the Northeast one-quarter and that part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 69 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from and parallel with the West line of the East onequarter of said Northeast one-quarter to the place of beginning of the centerline of a 66 foot wide strip of land; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.0 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.0 feet; thence Southerly 479.97 feet, along a 500.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 22 degrees 50 minutes West 461.75 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 36 degrees 00 minutes West 240.0 feet to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also an easement over a 50 foot radius circle, the center of which is the above described place of ending. Also an easement over a triangle described as: Beginning at a point which is South 09 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 723.52 feet and South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2522.99 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 69.58 feet; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 65.73 feet; thence North 34 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East 109.73 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 6250 Riverside Lane, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/09/2013 HouseHold Finance Corporation, III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-70820 (05-09)(05-30) 77578469 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy A. Ward and Sandra L. Ward, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc., successor by merger with ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003 and recorded July 9, 2003 in Instrument Number 1108120, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred FortyEight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 Dollars ($148,358.51) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 23, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees, 36 minutes 44 seconds West 396.00 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1051.68 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 272.03 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East 396.00 feet along the West line of the East 333 feet of the West 100 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds West 175.45 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northerly 94.04 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 18 degrees 25 minutes 46 seconds West 93 .90 feet (Delta - 10 degrees 46 minutes 33 seconds) to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for ingress and egress.Subject to and together with easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a strip of land 86 feet wide the center line of which is described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 1148.26 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 13 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 315.19 feet; thence Northwesterly 160.49 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees 14 minutes 14 seconds West 159.80 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 163.68 feet; thence Northwesterly 196.05 feet along a 370 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears North 16 degrees 15 minutes 13 seconds West 193.76 feet; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 244.62 feet; thence North 21 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds West 117.85 feet; thence Northwesterly 141.52 feet along a 170 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears North 45 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 137.45 feet; thence North 69 degrees 12 minutes 03 seconds West 224.85 feet; thence North 82 degrees 20 minutes 23 seconds West 194.62 feet; thence Northwesterly 293.67 feet along a 220 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 44 degrees 05 minutes 53 seconds West 272.35 feet; thence North 05 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds West 320.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 37 seconds East 142.45 feet; thence Northeasterly 296.01 feet along a 320 foot radius curve to the right; the chord of which bears North 26 degrees 38 minutes 37 seconds East 285.57 feet; thence North 53 degrees 08 minutes, 37 seconds East 272.45 feet; thence South 36 degrees 51 minutes 23 seconds East 17.0 feet to Reference Point "A"; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 51 seconds East 570.0 feet to the place of ending of said 86 foot wide easement. Also a 60 foot radius circle, said radius point being the previously described Reference Point "A" the outside 10 feet along each said 86 foot strip and the 60 foot radius circle are for utility purposes and the inside 66 feet and the 60 foot radius circle are for roadway purposes. Utility crossings across the roadway may be done where deemed necessary. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 25, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-003643 77578118 (04-25)(05-16) CITY OF HASTINGS FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Sam Colley aka Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 9, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument # 1161052 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., by assignment dated August 7, 2012 and recorded August 8, 2012 in Instrument # 2012003028 and by assignment dated January 12, 2009 and recorded January 22, 2009 in Instrument # 20090122-0000595on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Fifty Cents ($112,716.50) including interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 feet; thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 feet; thence North 59 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East, 112.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East, 100.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193.42 feet from the place of beginning); thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Westerly line of a 10.0 foot driveway, 161.40 feet; thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 feet with a chord bearing and distance of South 25 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 feet); thence South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 feet; thence North 25 degrees 22 minutes West 130.0 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a non-exclusive easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows: Commencing at the center one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence East along the East and West one-quarter line of said Section 683.95 feet for the place of beginning of the centerline of a 10.0 foot driveway; thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of 32.95 feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 feet to the point of Intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 minutes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet to the travelled centerline of a County Highway and the point of ending. Together with a non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, 76.60 feet to a 16.0 foot right of way; thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 feet; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 feet as a point of beginning; thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes West, 62.67 feet; thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West, 198.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 28 minutes East, 83.83 feet; thence North 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the travelled center line of Keller Road; thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on said Southwesterly line of said road, 16.09 feet; thence South 29 degrees 23 West, 86.60 feet; thence South 09 degrees 28 minutes West, 74.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 56 minutes East, 196.0 feet; thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East, 93.16 feet; thence diagonally back to point of beginning. Also a 25 foot non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East onequarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West 16 feet to the Westerly line of said right of way; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly line to the Southerly line of property as described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; said point being the point of beginning; thence South 35 degrees 17 minutes West along the Southerly line of said property (being Southerly line of a 25 foot wide right of way) to Lime Lake and point of beginning. Commonly known as 10485 Keller Rd, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/16/2013 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-81001 (0516)(06-06) 77578661 PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 494 To undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 494 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 13 TO ADD SECTION 90-487 AND TO AMEND SECTION 90-486(3) REGARDING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR WEST STATE STREET PROPERTIES. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 13th day of May 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Craig L Irish, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, INC, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006, and recorded on August 17, 2006, as Document Number: 1168710, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-5 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 27, 2013 and recorded April 03, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-004577, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine and 78/100 ($53,569.78) including interest at the rate of 10.45000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on May 30, 2013 Said premises are situated in the City of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at the North One Quarter post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, at right angles to said North Section line, 193.20 feet to the Southeasterly line of Kellogg Street; thence South 34 degrees 52 minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg Street, 141.14 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 182.46 feet; thence South 03 degrees 43 minutes 02 seconds West, 13.97 feet; thence North 88 degrees 13 minutes 18 seconds West, 104.89 feet; thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 11 seconds West, 77.45 feet, to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 402 Kellogg Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 2, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-5 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 77578282 13OMI00163-1 (05-02)(05-23) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. McNett III and Gwendolyn K. McNett, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2009, and recorded on July 24, 2009 in instrument 200907240007654, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One and 18/100 Dollars ($87,161.18). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 495.00 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West along said East and West 1/4 line 826.42 feet to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West along said centerline 252.61 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 825.60 feet; thence South 1 degrees 01 minutes East 251.90 feet to the place of beginning, Excepting therefrom: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 946.42 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16; thence continuing North 89 degrees 52 minutes West 375.00 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the centerline of Kingsbury Road; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 252.61 feet along said centerline; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes East 375.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 252.28 feet parallel with said centerline of Kingsbury Road to said point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #422499F01 77577996 (04-25)(05-16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Blaszak Jr. and Linda S. Blaszak, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072284, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 92/100 Dollars ($41,980.92). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 6, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West, 35.35 feet to the Easterly line of Cordes Drive, according to the recorded plats of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision and Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14, and Liber 4 of plats on Page 49 respectively; thence the following courses along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 seconds West, 170.03 feet; thence North 1 degrees 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 557.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 0.24 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds West, 124.84 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence South 88 degrees 01 minute 58 seconds East, 261.23 feet; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East, 79.43 feet; thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds East, 43.60 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West, 250.35 feet to the point of beginning. he redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 9, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #423949F01 77578447 (05-09)(05-30) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN WARD, A MARRIED MAN, AND BOBBIE J WARD, AND HIS WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for America`s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2005, and recorded on September 27, 2005, as Document Number: 1153439, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 200566 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 01, 2013 and recorded April 08, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-004876, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight and 15/100 ($137,258.15) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 RODS; THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 2112 BASELINE RD If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 16, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-66 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 13MI00673-1 (0577578666 16)(06-06) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 11 Rutland board decides noise ordinance needs tweaking by David DeDecker Staff Writer The commotion over a proposed noise ordinance may have tipped the decibel scale a bit during discussion of the issue at the May 8 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board during which trustees split on even the need for the regulation. Supervisor Jim Carr opened discussion on the ordinance, requesting that board members consider the changes made since the last board meeting to a proposed township noise ordinance. Carr spoke about limiting the regulation to certain subdivisions or other options available to the township while considering the language and purpose of the nuisance measure. He said one of the changes was a restriction on dog noise changing to that of all animal noise, including roosters and cats. Discussion included limiting the ordinance to just the subdivisions from which residents had registered complaints in the past. Other board members were concerned about the ordinance restricting activity at the Barry Expo Center and Barry County Fair. Still others spoke about pitting neighbors against each other, saying it should be settled between people and not be regulated. Barry County Commissioner Jon Smelker asked Carr if the county had a noise ordinance. Carr said if there was such an ordinance, he could not find it, and said it would be a good question for Barry County Administrator Michael Brown. “I want to eliminate consideration of a noise ordinance,” said Township Treasurer Sandy Greenfield. “I don’t want to look at it again, or discuss it again. I just want to put it to bed. If in 10 years we get slammed with noise complaints, we can look at it again.” Greenfield made a motion, seconded by Trustee Brenda Bellmore, to kill the proposed noise ordinance and retain the information for when the need arose and was looked at by the board again. The motion was voted down 5-2 with Greenfield and Bellmore the only supporters. Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne said she wanted to revisit the noise ordinance proposal and clarify the language concerning the Barry Expo Center. She said the ordinance is vague about which events at the Expo Center were allowed and which ones were not, and wanted more specific language. Hawthorne said that the way the ordinance was written, a permit would be needed for every event held at the center. “There are still parts of this ordinance I do not like, still don’t like,” said Hawthorne. “I think it should be postponed and be reworked.” Trustee Bill Hanshaw said, “If we want some police or sheriff’s department to enforce some type of noise ordinance, we have to give them the tools they need to do that. This is one of those tools we give them to be able to help us with noise situations. If we don’t, they won’t do anything because there is no ordinance.” The board vote 6-1 to postpone and rework the noise ordinance, with Greenfield castings the sole dissenting vote. New business involved discussion of a covered walkway for the township hall entryway. Hawthorne said the entryway becomes slippery with black ice in the winter, even when salted, and there is a need to block the wind and snow. The proposed walkway has a total cost of $12,000. The board voted to approve application for a grant that would pay for up to $5,000 of the project. Carr said he wanted to clarify that the board was not yet approving the walkway project. “In your board packet, you will find an estimate for the project. This is not something I signed for, or promised. We needed an estimated cost for our grant application. The township has not committed any money, but there is money available through this grant, and I think we have a good shot at getting the grant.” Hawthorne added that during elections and tax season the entryway can be dangerous. She said she thought the township has a good chance of getting the grant. The board unanimously approved the motion to apply for the grant. In other business: Trustee Hanshaw resigned, effective May 13, because he will be moving out of the township. “I enjoyed working with this board a great deal and will miss working with all of you,” said Hanshaw. “Please continue to make Rutland township a better place to live in and enjoy. In the last couple years, as a board, we have worked really well together. We have gotten a lot of things accomplished. A good example is the new hotel, and then the urban services agreement.” Hanshaw said board members have worked to research facts on their own, and has not relied on hearsay when moving forward on projects. He asked them to continue looking for their own facts and not let emotions dictate how they vote on something. He also donated a decibel meter to the township. The board voted unanimously to accept Hanshaw’s resignation, and Hawthorne said they would have 45 days to vote in a replacement for Hanshaw. She said if a decision is not made within the 45-day deadline, the governor have the option to assign a replacement. Hawthorne said they would also need to place a newspaper advertisement asking for applicants. A board appointment is scheduled for the next regular board meeting. The replacement will be appointed to serve until November of 2014 and must then run for election to retain the seat. During the public comment period, Barry County Commissioner Joyce Snow asked the board about the beaver dam near the new hotel construction site, and if any beavers had been harmed during construction. “The beaver moved,” said Carr. “The beaver built a dam in one of the culverts. The beaver has come to no harm and has moved upstream from where it had created the problem.” The next township board meeting will be Wednesday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated September 15, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife, to Union Bank and recorded on September 15, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20070926-0002437, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty-Five and 74/100 Dollars ($37,955.74) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578609 Telephone: 517-886-7176 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated March 30, 2011 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 1, 2011, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 201104010003645 and a mortgage made on August 28, 2009, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on September 4, 2009, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 200909040008964, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, Twenty-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($28,456.63) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 9.5%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CIY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578615 Telephone: 517-886-7176 CITY OF HASTINGS 2012 Annual Water Quality Report CITY OF HASTINGS WATER QUALITY FOR 2012 Dear Customer: We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the water provided to you during the past year. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual “Consumer Confidence” report to customers in addition to other notices that may be required by law. The City of Hastings vigilantly safeguards its water supplies. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, how it compares to EPA and State standards, and the risks our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent. We are committed to providing you with information because informed consumers are our best allies. WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION We encourage public interest and participation in our community’s decisions affecting drinking water. Regular City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in City Hall at 7:00pm. The public is welcome. If you have any questions about this report or any other questions pertaining to the City of Hastings drinking water, please contact John Rydbeck, Infrastructure Alternatives at the City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant at 269-945-2331 or Tim Girrbach, City of Hastings Director of Public Services, at 269-945-2468. WATER SOURCE The City Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 4 wells located within the City limits. Three of the four wells are in excess of 290 feet deep and supply a very good quality of water. The fourth well is somewhat shallower and is only used in emergencies. During the year 2012, the City of Hastings distributed 320.797 million gallons of water. This water was distributed not only to residential customers but also to industry located within the City of Hastings service area. The State performed an assessment of our source water in 2007 to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a six-tiered scale from “very-low” to “high” based primarily on geological sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our source is moderate. A copy of the full report can be obtained by contacting the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Hastings is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www/epa/gov/safewater/lead. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (l-800426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE The following table lists the results of every regulated contaminant that we detected in your drinking water during the 2012 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing performed from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The table contains the name of each substance, the highest level allowed by regulation (MCL); the ideal goals for public health, the amount detected, the usual sources of such contamination, footnotes explaining our findings, and a key to units of measurement. KEY DEFINITIONS Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level or AL: The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment, or other requirements, which a water system must follow. MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. ppm: parts per million, or mg\l: milligrams per liter; pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity); ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l); ND: Non Detectable; NA: Not Applicable; HRAA: Highest Running Annual Average. **Regulated at Customer Tap • High concentrations of Hardness, Sodium, & Sulfate were found in well 2. This well is only used in emergencies. • Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where these contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. • The City of Hastings was in violation of collecting the required number of samples for Lead & Copper within the allowable preservation time for accurate analysis by the State of Michigan drinking water laboratory. This sampling requirement has been transferred to the 2013 Water Monitoring Schedule for the samples to be collected and submitted within the allowable time for analysis. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. 77578638 �Page 12 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Commissioners keep overview report meeting lighthearted by Doug VanderLaan Editor Even as Pam Jarvis was delivering a comprehensive report on her duties as county clerk Tuesday to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, members still found opportunities for humor — even at their own expense. “I’m also the campaign financial filing offi- cial for all offices in the county,” Jarvis informed commissioners. To which Commissioner James Dull interrupted, “We know,” resulting in a room full of laughter. First-year commissioner Dull, as well as newly elected Commissioner James DeYoung, were two candidates who overlooked mandatory campaign filing fees during last fall’s election and paid cash penalties to Jarvis. Jarvis’ overview of her office’s duties and responsibilities was one of two extensive reports that highlighted Tuesday’s meeting, the other being an annual report presentation from Charlton Park Executive Director Dan Patton. Though not as quick with quips on the LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Martin and Tamara S Martin husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2008, and recorded on July 30, 2008 in instrument 200807300007708, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($135,057.45). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27, except the Southerly 10 feet thereof and except the North 14 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 25, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #419884F02 77578094 (04-25)(05-16) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on April 11, 2003 by Robert O. Brown, Jr. and Mary A. Brown a/k/a Rosemary A. Brown a/k/a Rose Mary A. Brown, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on July 3, 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1107855. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Two and 68/100 Dollars ($45,922.68), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 6, 2013, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 1 Hidden Hollow Estates No. 1 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 19. More commonly known as: 2249 Stanton Drive, Middleville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Dated: April 24, 2013 By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 + 77578173 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 13-26346 NC In the matter of MELISSA SUE CUNNINGHAM. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 5/22/13 at 3:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: A hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of: Melissa Sue Cunningham to Melissa Sue Zimmer. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 3/20/2013 Melissa Cunningham 923 N. Church St. Hastings, MI 49058 77578605 (269) 838-8990 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUANE F. REUTHER, A SINGLE MAN, to THE CONSTRUCTION LOAN COMPANY, INC., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005, in Document No. 1156081, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($48,838.57), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 6, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 42 FEET OF LOT 19 AND THE EAST 42 FEET OF LOT 20 OF HARDENDORF'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001624 FNMA (0577578490 09)(05-30) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J. Silver and Susan C. Silver, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 36/100 Dollars ($101,634.36). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 of Hastings Heights, and all that portion of a vacated perimeter alley within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425024F01 77578183 (05-02)(05-23) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-026368-DE Estate of Jean Marie Mendendorp. Date of birth: 7/19/52. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jean Marie Mendendorp, who lived at 1950 Parker Drive, Wayland, Michigan died 2/17/12. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Roger L. Mendendorp, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 9, 2013 Christopher D. Matthysse P60535 333 Bridge St. NW, Ste. 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 459-1171 Roger L. Mendendorp 1950 Parker Dr. Wayland, MI 49348 77578582 (269) 795-2523 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Craig Artis and Roxanne L. Artis, husband and wife to Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2001 and recorded May 23, 2001 in Instrument # 1060247 and modified by agreement dated May 1, 2004 and Recorded April 19, 2004 in Instrument # 1125098 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated September 21, 2010 and recorded September 28, 2010 in Instrument # 201009280008968 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Eight Cents ($78,542.08) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 6, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Country Acres, According to the Recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 64. Commonly known as 1182 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/09/2013 CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77578474 No: 13-80892 (05-09)(05-30) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carolyn A. Leverich, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lake Michigan Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated May 1, 2009, and recorded on May 7, 2009 in instrument 20090507-0004972, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One and 31/100 Dollars ($101,521.31). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7 and 8, Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55 of Barry County Records. Excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each Lot. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421939F02 77578201 (05-02)(05-23) remainder of Jarvis’ report, commissioners were surprised by — and sympathetic to — the myriad of county clerk duties oftentimes assigned by state legislators because, as Jarvis stated, “if they can’t decide where to put something, it goes to the clerk.” Especially surprising to commissioners was Jarvis’ accounting of her duties on the Gun Board where she accepts applications for weapons, works with the board on agendas, correspondence, and license approval, mails renewal reminders, and mails licenses after gun board approval. In 2009, Jarvis reported, Barry County reached its highest number of gun applications at 751. However, current year numbers from Jan. 1 through April 30 have already reached 488 applications, a pace which, if continued, will push record license application numbers to between 1,200 and 1,500, said Jarvis. Especially concerning to the clerk is that each application involves approximately 45 minutes of a staff member’s time for processing from start to finish — a time investment, Jarvis pointed out, that adds up to nine weeks of a staff member’s time each year. Commissioners also expressed concern about the office’s burden in managing the large volume of paperwork stemming from the clerk’s responsibilities to the circuit court. Jarvis related that, if filing cannot be done for as short a period as two days, the buildup reaches the size of two reams of paper. When commissioners inquired about electronic scanning of documents to replace paper records, Jarvis told the story of one county that had gone fully digital, discarded its paper records, then found at a later date on an important court document that one page had failed to be scanned. “I’m not convinced I can get rid of the paperwork,” said Jarvis. “Scanning would allow the paperwork to be stored. If the paperwork was not accessed, then it wouldn’t have to be re-filed.” Commissioners also received an update from Patton who provided an unaudited 2012 annual report on last year’s activities, plans for the 2013 season, and challenges that await. “Charlton Park is currently in the middle of doing both strategic and master planning,” stated Patton. “The master plan focuses on our activities, our recreational sports, our natural resources. The strategic plan focuses on the park itself and defining a vision for the future.” Patton told commissioners that input is being solicited for both plans through surveys and several public input meetings, one of which will be this evening at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department on Woodlawn Avenue beginning at 6:30 p.m. Patton also extolled the 3,472 hours of time that volunteers provided Charlton Park in 2012, but emphasized his frustration in assigning a number he considered to be far lower than actual investment of volunteer time. “The challenge with the number is that many people don’t report their volunteer hours,” said Patton, using members of the Gas and Steam Engine Club as an example. “Those guys come out and work six to eight hours at a time and then don’t write it down. We’re probably double the number of volunteer hours reported.” It all goes, Patton conceded, into making the facility an even more valuable county asset, especially when considering the historic park’s education outreach program. “Our board decided five years ago that we would charge all schools that visit an admission charge except for those schools in the county with elementary school buildings,” Patton reported. “As you can see, we had 4,455 participants in 2012 and they included all second graders from Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings as well as all third graders from Maple Valley. But we had so many more from as far away as Lansing, the lakeshore and Berrien County to the southwest.” Patton concluded his report with an invitation to commissioner to attend and to volunteer at the seventh annual season-opening Charlton Park Day Saturday, May 25. In other business, the board approved: • A request to schedule a public hearing at its May 28 meeting on an application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for the local Homebuyer Purchase Rehabilitation Grant program. • A rezoning request for the Spring Creek Farm in Johnstown Township from mixed-use to rural residential, allowing for farming use. • A contract with Dill-Rasch Appraisal of Grand Rapids to assist with equalization department duties at a cost of $14,480. • Assumption of grant administration responsibilities from Kalamazoo County for a temporary planner with the emergency management department. Costs and expenses for the planner are fully reimbursed through the state’s Homeland Security Grant program. • The 2014 budget planning calendar, which begins this month and will lead to schedule final approval by the commission in September. The board meets next in a committee of the whole format Tuesday, May 21, beginning at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Hastings sophomore earns all-state choir honors Natalie Anderson, a sophomore at Hastings High School, is one of 125 Michigan students selected from a final pool of 2,000 to qualify for the all-state choir. Some Hastings High School choral students attended the Michigan State Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir last fall. Those students auditioned once again in January, and sophomore and Varsity Singers member Natalie Anderson earned All-State Honors, which gave her the opportunity to attend the final auditions Thursday, May 9. Among the 2,000 students from across the state of Michigan who auditioned, Anderson and 124 others were chosen to perform in a special concert Saturday, May 11, at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo during the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. In advance of the final audition, Anderson trained and prepared multiple pieces of music spanning various genres of choral works. She also traveled to Western Michigan University and studied with Dr. Z. Randall Stroope, a director considered by Hastings vocal music director Matt Callaghan to be the best current American composer. “The music that was performed by this choir was outstanding and soul moving,” said Callaghan. “Dr. Stroope commented at the conclusion of the concert that this year’s AllState Choir was the best that he had worked with in his 30-plus years of clinical work. He also stated that Michigan is a place where art is thriving, and this year’s choir proves just that.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 13 State News Roundup State seeks to reverse decline in seat belt use Motorists are being put on alert via a short ad campaign that the annual Click It or Ticket traffic enforcement mobilization is just around the corner. The federally funded mobilization is meant to reverse a decline in the state’s seat belt use rate that began in 2010 and continued through last year when belt use hit 93.6 percent, down from the all-time high of 97.9 percent in 2009. The program combines high-visibility enforcement and intense publicity to remind motorists about the state’s seat belt law and the importance of buckling up. “Despite a high observed belt use rate, we know that about half of the vehicle occupants who die in crashes are unbelted,” said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “This mobilization seeks to ultimately save lives and reduce injuries.” The publicity campaign’s primary audience is young men, who have lower seat belt use rates and a higher likelihood of being involved in a crash. Some facts regarding seat belt use in Michigan include: • Drivers are more likely to buckle up than passengers. • Women have higher seat belt use rates than men. • Pickup truck drivers have the lowest seat belt use rate of any vehicle type. • Seat belt use is lowest for young men driving pickup trucks. Next week law enforcement officers plan a series of safety belt enforcement zones leading up to and including the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Well-marked enforcement zones are meant to increase seat belt use. Four new historical markers approved Celebrating 100 years of public investment in Michigan’s heritage, the Michigan Historical Commission, at its May 8 meeting, hosted a luncheon for former commissioners, issued a review of the past century of state government history programs, honored the centennial of President Gerald R. Ford’s birth and approved four new historical markers. Markers approved include: • The Duane Doty School in Wayne County, which opened its doors in 1909 to serve Detroit’s population as it grew north along Woodward Avenue. • The Indian Lake Cemetery in Cass County, which has been in use since the 1840s and contains the graves of early settlers, vet- erans of the War of 1812 and the Civil War, and pioneering surgeon Dr. Alice Conklin. • Holy Cross Church on Beaver Island, built and consecrated by Father Frederic Baraga in 1860. Liturgies were in the Gaelic language until the 1890s. • A marker in Grand Rapids to showcase the innovative genius of grocers Hendrik and Fred Meijer, who in 1962 pioneered the combination of two popular retail models, discount department stores and supermarkets, into a single store, the original “Thrifty Acres.” These new markers will be added to more than 1,700 green-and-gold signs found across Michigan and in a growing number of out-ofstate locations. Twenty-two such markers have been designated in Barry County, although not all markers remain standing today. Since 1955, the Michigan Historical Marker program has chronicled the people, places and events that make Michigan’s heritage unique and unforgettable. Individual and organizational sponsors nominate the markers and purchase them once the text and location are approved by the commission. Professional historians at the Michigan Historical Center draft the text, working with the sponsors, and make recommendations for approval by the commission at its regular meetings. The final step in the process is the purchase and dedication of the markers by their local sponsors. For more information on the historical marker program, including application information, visit www.michigan.gov/markers. Bills will maintain drunk driving laws Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law a pair of public safety bills May 9 that will maintain Michigan’s current drunk driving standards and sentencing guidelines. “These are important bills that will help maintain the health and safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians in our state,” Snyder said. “They send a clear message that Michigan is serious about stopping drinking and driving and supporting the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and the courts to protect public safety.” One bill, sponsored by state Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, maintains the existing drunk driving standard of .08 percent blood alcohol content until Oct. 1, 2018. That BAC standard was scheduled to go up to .10 percent in October. It also would maintain a .04 BAC standard for drivers of commercial vehicles and a “zero tolerance” standard of .02 BAC for those under the age of 21. A second bill, sponsored by state Rep. Klint Kesto, maintains the existing sentencing guidelines in place for those convicted of exceeding the state’s BAC limits. “This legislation helps save lives — research has proven strict drunk driving laws CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 495 To undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 495 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11, SECTION 90-967 7(B) AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11, SECTION 90-967 5(D) AND SECTION 90-961 REGARDING SIGN REGULATIONS help reduce alcohol-related fatal crashes by nearly 90 percent,” said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the Michigan State Police. “Keeping the legal BAC level at .08 forces people to think twice before getting behind the wheel after having too much to drink and keeps Michigan consistent with drunk driving enforcement in all 50 states.” In addition to protecting the public safety, the governor also said the new laws keep Michigan in compliance with federal drunk driving standards and eligible for federal transportation funding. For more information on the legislation, visit michiganlegislature.org. State museum opening new permanent exhibit The Michigan Historical Museum in downtown Lansing will celebrate the opening of its first new permanent exhibit since the 1990s with a ribbon cutting and activities for the whole family Saturday, May 18. Located on the museum’s second floor, the new exhibit, “Cooperation, Conflict and Community,” looks at the span of time from the first contact between Anishnabeg (native peoples) and Europeans through the War of 1812. The exhibit features all-new graphics, an 18th-century cannon rescued and restored after spending nearly two centuries at the bottom of the Detroit River, and historic maps and images. The ribbon-cutting takes place at 10:30 a.m., followed by crafts demonstrations, re-enactors and activities related to the story of the relationships among the British, French, Anishnabeg and other Americans of this period. The new exhibit is the Michigan Historical Center’s kick-off of a four-year effort to refresh the Michigan Historical Museum’s oldest exhibits. Michigan Historical Center Director Sandra Clark says that although the exhibits covering the Ice Age through 1900 were state-of-the-art when they were installed in 1989 and remain engaging, “It is time to rethink our messages, upgrade our technology and refresh the stories our museum tells.” Along with dramatic changes in technology over nearly a quarter-century, Clark notes that over the years, scholars have added to the understanding of Michigan’s past. “In developing this new exhibit, our staff worked with Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians historian Eric Hemenway to achieve a better balance between American Indian and Euro-American views,” Clark says. “As a result, our visitors will discover the cooperation of trade, shared technology, alliances and social life, as well as the conflict over land and the story of changing communities.” The Michigan Historical Museum is located at 702 West Kalamazoo St., Lansing, one This 18th-century cannon, rescued and restored after spending nearly two centuries at the bottom of the Detroit River, is part of a new permanent exhibit at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing. Opening Saturday, “Cooperation, Conflict and Community” focuses on the first contact between Michigan’s native peoples and Europeans. block east of M.L. King Jr. Boulevard. For more information on location, hours, admission and parking, please visit www.michigan.gov/museum. MDOT promoting bicycle safety May is National Bike Month, and the Michigan Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be aware of bicyclists on Michigan roads. A total of 1,970 crashes involving bicyclists were reported in 2012 in Michigan, resulting in 1,598 injuries and 20 fatalities. MDOT says that while the number of fatalities is down 17 percent (there were 24 fatalities in 2011), fatal crashes involving bicyclists remain disproportionately high compared to other roadway users or crash types. “While this data suggests some improvement, drivers must remain focused at all times when they get behind the wheel and share the road,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “These crashes are avoidable. Drivers should always be alert and pass slower-moving traffic, including bicyclists, from a safe distance.” In addition to May being National Bike Month, Bike to Work Week is May 13 to 17, with Friday, May 17, designated as Bike to Work Day. “We join other transportation agencies to raise awareness and promote our safety message: ‘Give ‘em Space, Make it Safe, Please Share the Road,’” said Steudle. Motorists are cautioned to pay close attention when driving near bicyclists and pedestrians as warm weather lures people outdoors. Michigan has a growing number of bike lanes and thousands of miles of shared-use pathways that bicyclists can use and enjoy, added Steudle. For maps and other important information, including “What Every Michigan Driver PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held in the Board of Commissioner’s Chambers in the Barry County Court House, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 to receive public comment on an application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for continuation of Barry County’s HOME Program for funds for Homebuyer Purchase Rehabilitation (HPR) not to exceed $250,000 for the City of Hastings and the Village of Nashville. 77578621 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 13th day of May 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday – April 23, 2013 @ 7:00 pm Location: Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard, Delton, MI 49046 Tuesday – July 23, 2013 @ 7:00 pm Location: Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M37 Hwy., Battle Creek, MI 49017 Tuesday – October 22, 2013 @ 7:00 pm Location: Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49050 Tuesday – January 28, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, MI 49046 Tuesday – March 25, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Location: Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard, Delton, MI 49046 Tuesday, April 22, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Location: Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M37 Hwy., Battle Creek, MI 49017 THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPENING MEETINGS ACT, PUBLIC ACT 267 OF 1976, AS AMENDED. ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 77578607 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 14, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. Should Know About Bike Lanes,” check out www.michigan.gov/mdot-biking. Veterans can get special designation Legislation authorizing the Secretary of State to add a veterans designation on Michigan driver’s licenses and state IDs was signed Tuesday by Gov. Rick Snyder. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Nancy Jenkins, adds a veterans designation to Michigan driver’s licenses for veterans who request it and show proof of military service with an honorable discharge. A companion bill sponsored by state Sen. Darwin Booher adds the designation to state issued ID cards when requested and proof of military service with honorable discharge is presented. The designation will be available on driver’s licenses and personal state IDs beginning May 2014. “The veterans designation is great way for Michigan to honor those who have served and makes it easier for veterans to access discounts and offers from retailers, restaurants and hotels who offer special opportunities to veterans,” said Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais, director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “It’s another great step that improves the quality of life for Michigan’s veterans.” While allowing veterans to qualify for discounts, the veteran’s designation on a driver’s license or ID is not legal proof of prior military service and will not replace necessary forms when a veteran applies for federal or state benefit programs requiring proof of military service and honorable discharge. Michigan, home to some 680,000 veterans, is the 28th state to put a veterans designation on state-issued IDs and driver’s licenses. For more information on legislation, visit michiganlegislature.org. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Community Mental Health Authority Board (1 position, must be a primary consumer) Barry County Veteran’s Affairs Committee (1 position: shall be a resident of Barry County who served honorably on active duty in the United States armed forces or served actively in the United States armed forces in a war or received an armed forces campaign or service medal) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77578587 77578500 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a Final PUD Site Plan for an expansion of an existing vacant building at 400 West State Street for use as a drive through pharmacy and offices for medical, dental ,and legal services. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 7350 Lindsey Rd – Plainwell, MI 49080 PH. 269-664-4522 Fax 269-664-3411 REQUEST FOR BIDS Orangeville Township will accept bids for seal coating of the Township Hall parking lot and driveway at 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell, MI Must submit proof of liability insurance. Questions may be directed to the supervisor Tom Rook at 616-299-6019. Please mail bids to 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080. Bids are to be returned no later than May 25, 2013. 77578597 �Page 14 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Delton man Hastings City Council charged in fatal approves sewer and water crash near and service fee increases Podunk Lake This is the vehicle police say the two suspects got into after leaving the Hastings Walmart store. State police seek help identifying suspects Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects they believe recently stole between $500 and $1,000 in merchandise from the Walmart store in Hastings. State Trooper Scott Sharrar said the incident occurred more than a week ago. Surveillance cameras in the store captured images of the two suspects — a male and female — as they entered the building and a photo of the truck they got into when they left, said Sharrar. The truck is described as either a Ford or Dodge pickup, green over either gray or white. Anyone with information on the identity of these people is asked to call Silent Observer or the Michigan State Police, 269-397-0587. State Police are asking for help identifying this man and woman who are suspects in a theft case. COURT NEWS Bradley Joseph Harrison, 31, of Rochester, was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, third offense. He also was sentenced by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell to 36 months of probation and will pay $1,198 in fines and costs. His driver’s license is suspended for six months and restricted after 30 days. The last three months of his sentence will be suspended if work release is approved by the jail. A Lake Odessa woman and her unborn baby died after being involved in a singlevehicle traffic accident Sunday afternoon in Barry County. Faith Allen, 21, of Lake Odessa, died Tuesday from injuries she suffered as a passenger in the vehicle. Her unborn baby died Sunday after the accident. The driver of the vehicle, Derrick McElhaney, 23, Delton, is now charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing the death of a fetus; two counts of driving while his license was suspended, causing serious injury; and being a habitual offender, according to the Michigan State Police. Police said more charges will likely be filed. McElhaney was arrested in downtown Grand Rapids and arraigned in Barry County District Court Tuesday. Bond was set at $550,000. The accident occurred Sunday, May 12, at 3:47 p.m. on M-43 Highway near Goodwill Road in Rutland Township. The highway was closed for about two hours. McElhaney also was injured and taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Another passenger, Corey Justice, 24, of Clarksville, was taken to Pennock Hospital, as well. Allen was transported by AeroMed Helicopter to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Troopers said McElhaney was driving south on M-43 when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Initial investigation indicated that none of the occupants were wearing seat belts. Officers also say speed, alcohol and drug use are currently being investigated as possible contributing favors in the crash. The State Police were assisted by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, Hastings Fire Department, Barry Township Fire Department, Mercy Ambulance Service, AeroMed and the Michigan Department of Transportation. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Don’t delay Banner CLASSIFIEDS disability CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 application Recreation Help Wanted Estate Sale WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 DRIVERS: $1,000.00 SIGNON Bonus! Get Home Weekly & Weekends running Dedicated Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-888-567-4857. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. For Sale Garage Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe clean, efficient, wood heat. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, 616-877-4081. FOR SALE: New My Gate Senior Easy computer, brand new still in box, Senior lady can’t use because of bad health. Paid $799 will sell for $550. (269)367-4116 (269)9530187 For Rent HASTINGS 3 BEDROOM 2076 FAWN AVE. (off MHOME: stove, frig, no pets 37), Middleville. HUGE no smoking. $750 a month. SALE TH/FR May 16/17 (269)838-2882 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-noon. John Deere 210 Lawn & GarBusiness Services den tractor w/mower, WATERsnowblower, tiller, sickle bar BASEMENT mower + more attachments. PROOFING: PROFESSIODishwasher, antique youth NAL BASEMENT SERVbed, weedwhacker, bath- ICES waterproofing, crack room vanity with marble repair, mold remediation. sink, kids clothes & toys. Local/licensed. Free estiLots more! RAIN OR mates. (517)290-5556. SHINE! ANNUAL GARAGE SALE, Thursday & Friday, May 16th & 17th, 9am-?; Saturday, 10am-2pm, 1/2 price. 2875 N. Martin Road, 2-1/4 miles off M-43 or 3/4 miles off Coats Grove Road. Lots of miscellaneous and books. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 National Ads DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Sponsored by local CDL training provided. Earn $800 per week. Stevens Transport, 1-800882-7364. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Disability is something most people don’t like to think about. But if you’re not able to work because you have a disabling condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, then it’s a subject you may not be able to avoid. You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. It may take you months to obtain all necessary medical records and for us to process an application for disability benefits. The types of information we need include medical records or documentation you have (we can make copies of your records and return your originals); the names, addresses, and phone numbers for any doctors, hospitals, medical facilities, treatment centers, or providers that may have information related to your disabling condition; the names, addresses, and phone numbers for recent employers and the dates worked for each employer; and your federal tax return for the past year. If you don’t have all of the information handy, that’s no reason to delay; you should still apply for benefits right away. Social Security can assist you in getting the necessary documents, including obtaining your medical records. Just keep in mind that if you do have the information we need, it will probably speed up the time it takes to make a decision. The fastest and most convenient way to apply for disability is online at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. You can save your application as you go, so you can take a break at any time. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. City of Hastings sewer and water rates will increase effective July 1, as will the fees for some services, in order to keep up with the increased costs to the city to provide the services and products. Monday evening, the Hastings City Council voted unanimously to approve both an increase in sewer and water rates and fees for some city services. City water charges will increase from $1.31 to $1.36 per 100 cubic feet, and base monthly charges will increase 3.5 percent. Sewer rates will increase from $2.75 to $2.85 per cubic foot, and the monthly base charge will increase 3.5 percent. Approved service fee increases, also effective July 1, include: A $5 increase in existing fees for the following permits — pavement cuts, initial driveway construction, driveway reconstruction, moving of buildings, bacterial water sampling, noxious wee and vegetation control, park pavilion reservation, park use cleanup, building demolition and zoning board of appeals variance requests. Suspicious substance closes bank, quarantines employees The Middleville branch of Hastings City Bank was closed Friday afternoon and employees quarantined because of a suspicious white powdery substance found in one of the pneumatic tubes. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies and Thornapple Township Emergency Services were called to the bank at 435 Arlington St. at about 5:15 p.m. Friday. The office was closed, and for precaution- ary reasons, people were kept away from the bank area. Four employees were quarantined for safety reasons until cleared by a hazardous materials team from Allegan County. Officials determined the material was talcum powder. No customers were involved in the incident, which remains under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. POLICE BEAT Jewelry, DVDs on woman’s shop(lift)ing list A 26-year-old Delton woman was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Walmart in Hastings. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the store at 1:53 p.m. Friday, May 10. A store employee told police he witnessed the woman taking clothing, jewelry and two Blu-Ray DVDs. The total value of items taken was about $68. Deputies arrested the woman and booked her into the Barry County Jail. Parked vehicle focus of vandalism A 26-year-old Plainwell woman reported damage to her vehicle while at her home April 23. The woman showed Barry County Sheriff’s deputies scratches along both sides of the 2002 Ford Focus. Damages are estimated at $500. Police are still investigating the case. Shelbyville and one from Kalamazoo, were allegedly caught shoplifting items from the store at about 6:30 p.m. May 10. A store security employee told police he saw the girls put items in their purses and then leave the store without paying for the items. Two of the girls are 17 years old and were booked into the Barry County Jail. The other girl, 16, was released to her parents. One girl told police she took craft items because she was going to make her mother something for Mother’s Day. Another girl took clothing items and and the third allegedly took eyeliner. Total estimated value of all items taken by all three girls was about $75. Behavior draws attention, confirmation Hastings Police received a call about a suspected drunk driver May 7. Officers were able to locate the vehicle, and during their investigation arrested a 32-year-old Woodland male. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Loan to friend ends Gunshots concern up being theft runner on trail A 56-year-old Delton man reported theft of his vehicle May 8. He told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies he let a friend borrow the vehicle to run a few errands and return the car a few hours later. But the man said it had been four days, and the person had not returned his vehicle. The vehicle is a dark blue 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Police continue to investigate the case. Church lot is last stop before jail A 47-year-old Delton man was arrested for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the area of Pifer and Cedar Creek roads near Delton at about 7:46 p.m. May 11 to investigate a suspicious driver. An officer stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of the Seventh-day Adventist Church after witnessing the driver cross the center line of the road while driving. Field sobriety tests were conducted at the scene, and the man was taken to the Barry County Jail. He was booked on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Three teens allegedly caught shoplifting Sheriff’s deputies were called to Walmart in Hastings for a possible shoplifting incident. Three teenage girls, two from A 56-year-old Middleville woman told police she heard gunshots while running on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail near McCann and Loop roads. The woman told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies she believed the shots were too close to the trails and said a second shot even came past her head and hit some nearby trees. The incident was reported at about 7 p.m. May 10. Police did not find anyone hunting or target practicing in the area. Marsh Road mailboxes damaged A 79-year-old Shelbyville man reported damage to property along Marsh Road April 24 shortly after 7 a.m.. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies found four damaged mail boxes and two damaged posts. Police found tire tracks going off the road and hitting the posts. Damage was estimated at $50. Driver has drinks but no license Hastings City Police arrested a 25-yearold Hastings man May 14 on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, and driving while his driver’s license was suspended, second or subsequent offense. Police stopped the driver near the intersection of West State Street and Broadway Avenue and took him to the Barry County Jail. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 15 South Christian takes two from Saxon softball team Hastings’ varsity softball team finished off the OK Gold Conference season with a 2-8 record, falling to South Christian in both games of their doubleheader at the South Christian Sports Park Tuesday. The Sailors took game one 7-1, then won game two 14-2 in five innings. Marissa Adams and Stevie Pennepacker had the two Saxon hits. Pennepacker helped get the lone Saxon run in the top of the seventh. Shayna Brooks walked and advanced on Pennepacker’s single before scoring on a Sailor error. That was the only blemish for Sailor pitcher Anna Timmer, who struck out 11. Brooks’ walk in the seventh was the only one of the game for the Saxons. Emily Hayes took the loss for Hastings, giving up five hits while walking four. Hastings also scored its only runs late in game two, getting two in the bottom of the fifth. Pennepacker led off the rally with a triple, then scored on a double by Anna Ellege. Bri Whiteman moved Ellege to third with a single, then Mackenzie Keller Bennett drove Ellege home. A double play ended the Saxon threat though. Jessi O’Keefe, Whiteman and Hayes all took turns in the circle trying to shut down the Sailors. Danie Oeverman got the win for South Christian, striking out five. Hastings came into the game having finished second at its own Hastings Invitational Saturday. The Saxons started the day with a The Saxons’ Clara Peltz drives the ball against Martin Thursday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 13-12 nine-inning win over Delton Kellogg. The game was back and forth throughout. The two teams were tied 4-4 after five innings. Delton Kellogg took a commanding 10-4 lead with six runs in the top of the sixth, but Hastings rallied for a run in the sixth and then five in the bottom of the seventh to tie it at 10-10. Delton Kellogg took the lead again in the top of the ninth with a pair of runs, but Hastings scored the walk-off win with three runs in the home half of the inning. Using the international tie-breaker rules, the Saxons started Bri Whiteman on second base in the bottom of the ninth. Jessi O’Keefe doubled to drive her home. Marissa Adams walked, Clara Peltz reached on a fielder’s choice, leaving two on with one out. Becky Barnard drove in the tying run with a single then Pennepacker hit a ground ball that turned into a Panther error as the winning run crossed the plate. Pennepacker and Hayes each had two hits each for Hastings, including a home run each. A grand slam by Pennepacker plated the Saxons’ four runs in the bottom of the third. Hayes had a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh. Adams, Brooks, Peltz, Barnard, Ellege, and O’Keefe each had one hit each for the Saxons. Laya Newland had a two-run single in the top of the ninth to give Delton the lead. Brooke Martin had three hits for Delton, and Kaysee Hook, Libby Parker and Newland had two each. Lacey Miller and Nicole Holtz had one hit apiece. Hayes got the win for Hastings, striking out one, walking five and hitting two batters. She gave up nine hits. Miller was stuck with the loss, striking out 12 and walking four. She gave up 11 hits and hit two batters. Vicksburg topped the Saxons 12-2 in the championship game Saturday The Bulldogs jumped right on the Saxons, scoring seven runs in the top of the first. O’Keefe had a sacrifice to drive in a run in the bottom of the fourth for Hastings, and Adams added an RBI single. O’Keefe took the loss, allowing two hits, two walks and one hit batter. Delton topped Grand Rapids Union 16-3 in the consolation game. Parker had a home run, Hook two doubles and a single, and Martin a triple and a single to pace the Panther attack. Julie Jozwik added two singles and Carlee Keim had a double and a single. The Saxons split two high-scoring, one-run games with Martin in Hastings Thursday. The Clippers took game one 9-8 before the Saxons came back to win game two 11-10. Hastings led 10-4 after five innings, but the Saxon shortstop Stevie Pennepacker slaps a tag on a Martin baserunner at second base during Thursday’s non-conference doubleheader in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Clippers rallied for six runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game. Hastings earned the walk-off win in the bottom of the eighth. Brooks started the inning on second base and advanced to third on a passed ball. It took just a sacrifice fly from Barnard to plate the winning-run. Peltz and Pennepacker had doubles in the Saxons’ three-run first inning rally. Another double from Peltz and a single from Barnard drove in three Saxon runs in the bottom of the second to give Hastings the early edge. Brooks finished with three hits and Adams, Peltz, Barnard and Pennepacker had two each. O’Keefe got the win, striking out eight while walking seven and giving up four hits. Hastings scored three times in the top of the seventh in game two to take an 8-7 lead, but the Clippers rallied for two runs in the bottom half to win 9-8. Keller Bennett had three hits and four RBI in the victory. Barnard added two hits. Pennepacker, Kylie Johnson, O’Keefe, Peltz, Brooks and Adams had one hit each. Johnson, O’Keefe and Adams had one RBI each. Whiteman took the loss, walking six and giving up nine hits. Area graduation ceremonies dot calendar The coming weeks will be filled with the sounds of Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance,” the moving of tassles, and the tossing of mortarboards as well as all-night senior parties and plenty of open houses. Thornapple Kellogg and Lakewood high schools with launch the commencement processions on Thursday, May 23, with both ceremonies scheduled for 7 p.m. Hastings and Maple Valley will conduct their graduation honors on Friday, May 31, also at 7 p.m. Delton Kellogg will close out the processionals Sunday, June 9. TK’s ceremony will take place at the football stadium, weather permitting, and will move to the gymnasium, if needed. Senior honors night will be May 21 in the high school auditorium. Lakewood’s 2013 graduation agenda begins with baccalaureate on Sunday, May 19, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Honors night will be Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Commencement at Lakewood also is slated for outdoors, weather permitting. If there is any chance of inclement weather, the ceremony will be inside. The Hastings High School Class of 2013 will conclude its secondary education with the traditional honors night assembly and commencement exercises the week of May 27. Honors night will be Thursday, May 30, and commencement will be Friday May 31. Both events will begin at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School gymnasium, 520 W. South St., Hastings. Maple Valley’s honors night will be Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Baccalaureate will be Thursday, May 30, at 8 p.m., immediately following the choir concert. Both events will be in the high school auditorium. Graduation ceremonies will be Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m. at the football field, weather permitting. The Delton Kellogg Class of 2013 will celebrate graduation Sunday, June 9, beginning at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The 2013 Panthers Senior Tribute will be Wednesday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m, also in the gym. A baccalaureate celebration is slated for 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Jessi O’Keefe pitches for the Saxons during Thursday’s non-conference doubleheader against Martin in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) South ends Saxons’ hopes of winning conference title South Christian’s varsity baseball team clinched the outright OK Gold Conference championship by sweeping its doubleheader with Hastings in a battle of the league leaders at the South Christian Sports Park Tuesday. The Sailors pulled out a 6-4 win in the opener, then a 5-4 win in game two. South Christian pushed across there runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 3-3 tie in game one. The Saxons put together a mini rally in the top of the seventh, getting one run back on an RBI single from Nicholas Replogle, but it came up short. Replogle had two RBI in the win, and was solid in five innings on the mound, allowing just three runs. Jon French was tagged with the loss. A single by Stephen Shaffer and a walk by Michael Eastman got the Saxon offense going in the game. Hastings. They came home on an RBI single from French and a fielder’s choice off the bat of Replogle to put Hastings up 2-1 in the top of the third. The Sailors tied the game in the home half of the third, then took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Hastings evened the game at 3-3 as Jake Swartz led off the top of the sixth with a single and scored on a triple from David Pierce. Pierce was stranded there though. South Christian took advantage of some uncharacteristic miscues by the Saxon defense to score twice in the bottom of the fifth to tie game two 4-4, then got the winning run in the bottom of the sixth. Hastings led the game 4-1. The Sailors helped the Saxons a bit too. Shaffer scored Hastings’ first run in the top of the first, walking, advancing to second on a wild pitch and eventually scoring on another wild pitch. Travis Sixberry had an RBI single and Devin Greenfield an RBI ground-out as the Saxons took a 3-0 lead in the top of the second. A single by Swartz started that rally. Eastman and French had back-to-back singles in the top of the third. Replogle hit into a double play, which allowed Eastman to score giving the Saxons a 4-1 lead in the top of the third. South added a second run in the bottom of the third thanks to a defensive lapse by the Saxons. Swartz went 5 and 2/3 innings on the mound, allowing only two earned runs. The two losses made it three in a row in the league for the Saxons. They fell 12-2 to Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday. Eastman led the Saxon offense with two hits. Jake Swartz and Connor von der Hoff also had base hits for Hastings Mac Clisso (1-1) started and took the loss, with relief help from Sixberry and Jon Wilcox. The Saxons close out the league season Monday, finishing the second game of their set with Wayland and then playing game three against the Wildcats. The Saxons followed up that loss to Catholic Central by splitting a non-conference doubleheader with Comstock Saturday. The Saxons topped the Colts 12-10 in the opener. The Saxons split a weekend double-header with Comstock winning the opener 12-10. Hastings led 6-0, then saw the Colts rally to take an 8-6 lead before scoring six runs of their own in the top of the seventh to secure the win. Brandon Redman (2 RBIs) and Sixberry (RBI) both had two hits apiece for Hastings. Eastman (double, RBI), French (double, 2 RBIs), Shaffer and Nate Pewoski each had one hit in the opener. Pewoski would pick up the win in relief. Comstock took game two 14-5. The Saxons had ten hits total. von der Hoff (RBI), Eastman (RBI) and Greenfield had two each. Zac McMahon, Wilcox (3 RBIs), Sixberry and Mac Clisso had one hit each. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77578555 Saxon JV tops Lakewood for county championship The Hastings junior varsity baseball team celebrates its championship at Saturday’s Barry County JV Invitational. The Saxons scored four runs in the seventh inning to top Fowlerville 8-7, then topped Lakewood 14-6 in the championship game. Sam Eastman got the win for the Saxons in each of the two games. Team members are (front from left) Drew VanDiver, Ryan Thornburgh, Drew White, Sam Eastman, Draven Pederson, (back) coach Jason Sixberry, Aaron Price, Chris Woloszyk, Travis Miller, Marshall Cherry, Adam Post, Blake VanDiver and Brendan Coykendall. Missing from photo is Keeghyn Lake. 77578549 77578546 77578552 �Page 16 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TK boys cut a number of strokes at Orchard Hills by Brett Bremer Sports Editor South Christian will take the conference lead into the OK Gold Conference Tournament at the Meadows May 24, after winning the final varsity boys’ golf jamboree of the season Monday at Orchard Hills in Shelbyville. The Sailors clipped Catholic Central by one stroke, 166-167. Hastings was third with a 175. Wayland was fourth with a 181, but the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans were the day’s big movers. They finished in fifth place again with a score of 189, but were 14 strokes better than at the previous league jamboree while every other team saw their scores slip a bit. “The experience (we’re getting) helps for sure,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Bob Kaminski. “We’ve just got to keep play- The Saxons’ Alec Ridderboss fires a shot out of the sand along the fairway on number six at Orchard Hills Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Chris Feldpausch flips a chip shot up onto the number six green Monday hosted by Wayland at Orchard Hills Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ing and practicing and they’ll get better.” Saxons, shooting a 39. That was the second The Trojans have a young team with two best score of the day behind South Christian’s seniors, two juniors and two sophomores, and Kade Hoeksema’s 38. very little varsity experience. Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderboss added Justin Bergstrom led TK with a 42. Ben 44s for Hastings and Aaron Williams shot a Sinclair added a 47, Andrew Guriel a 49 and 48. Luke Poholski a 51. Behind Hoeksema for South Christian, It was the first time Guriel contributed to Nick VanderHorst shot a 42, Johnney Kendall the varsity scorecard. 43 and Grant Kapteyn 43. “They had a qualifier at the last JV match,” Catholic Central got a 40 from Luke Kaminski said of Guriel. “He won that and Headley, a 41 from Alex Johnson, a 42 from was playing today, and more than likely will Jason Patterson and a 44 from Jason Gauck. play more. We have a really young team so, Wayland’s leader was Nick Losinger who we’re trying to get a lot of kids in. We decid- shot a 43. ed to bring him up because he was playing Ottawa Hills finished the day with no team well. He played well in this match and he score. earned the right to keep playing for a little Catholic Central won last Wednesday’s while.” league jamboree at Railside Golf Club. Logan Barrett had a fine day to lead the Johnson fired a 38 and Headley a 39 to lead during the OK Gold Conference jamboree the Cougars. Gauck and Michael O’Farrell each shot 41 to help Catholic Central finish with a 158. South Christian scored a 161, Wayland 172, Hastings 174 and Thornapple Kellogg 203. Williams led the Saxons with a 41. Ridderboss shot a 43, Hooten 44 and Austin Caris chipped in a 46. Bergstrom paced the Trojans with a 47. Sinclair shot a 50, Matt Ranes a 50 and Poholski a 56. In between those two league contests, Hastings finished third at the Pennfield Invitational Saturday at Marywood Golf Club. Hanover-Horton took the day’s title with a score of 302. Harper Creek shot 331, Hastings 333, Jackson Christian 340, Coldwater 345, The Saxons’ Aaron Williams taps a putt towards the cup on the number six green at Orchard Hills Monday in Shelbyville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Pennfield 347, South Haven 354, Maple Valley 356, Charlotte 372, Olivet 374, Vicksburg 377, Kalamazoo Christian 388, St. Phillip 402, New Buffalo 403 and Union City 442. Hooten shot an 85 and Ridderboss a 90 for the Saxons. Chris Feldpausch and Caris formed a best ball team which recorded a 77. Barrett and Matt Kloosterman made up the Saxons’ scramble team and scored an 81. Maple Valley got a 93 from Ryan Mudge and 90 from Rage Sheldon. Jordan Denton and Nate Vanstee shot an 89 in the best ball competition, and Hunter Hilton and Nick Iszler shot an 84 in the scramble. Vikings top singles players all place third at tournament Lakewood’s top three singles players all placed third and the Vikings placed fourth as a team at Thursday’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Tournament. The Vikings’ top two players, Hannah Morris and Sunshine Young, finished a spot higher than their seeding by knocking off players from Portland in the match for third place. Morris topped the Raiders’ Emily Quinn 6- 2, 6-3 in the match for third place at first singles. Morris started her day with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Corunna’s Rebecca Whalen, but then fell 6-0, 6-1 to Lansing Catholic sophomore Calla Ramont in the semifinals. Ramont went on to win the first singles championship, topping Williamston’s Caroline Rising 6-1, 6-0 in the final. That win helped the Cougars edge the Hornets for the day’s title and the overall league champi- Lions knock the ball around to win wooden bat tourney onship. Lansing Catholic and Williamston entered the league tournament tied for first place, having tied their league dual 4-4. The Cougars finished the day Thursday with 35 points. Williamston was second with 30, followed by Portland 28, Lakewood 18 and Corunna 9. Young earned the Vikings’ points at second singles by topping Alexa Smith from Corunna 6-1, 6-2 to start the day. Young fell to Lansing Catholic’s Mia Flynn 6-2, 6-0 in the semifinals. Marisa Ellsworth from Williamston topped Young 6-1 in the opening set of the match for third place, but Young battled back to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-4 and take the match. Mariah Krikke, the Vikings’ third singles player, also had a tough battle with a Williamston player in the match for third place. She knocked off the Hornets’ Madison Gardner 6-4, 7-6(4). Lakewood also had Kaelyn Smith fourth at fourth singles, and three doubles teams place fourth. The Vikings topped Corunna at all four flights. Smith defeated Ashleigh Yerian 6-2, 6-1. At first doubles, the Viking team of Katherine Altoft and Louise Gross scored a 76(4), 7-5 over the Cavaliers’ top duo. At sec- ond doubles, Lakewood’s Sarah Campeau and Lexi Fetterman won 6-2, 6-3 to start the day against the Cavaliers. Alexis Hyatt and Dallas Lozo scored a 6-0, 6-2 win over Corunna in the first round at fourth doubles. Lakewood heads to Forest Hills Eastern for its Division 3 Regional Tournament Thursday. Schoolcraft mercies DK baseball twice Maple Valley celebrates with its hardware after winning the annual Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament in Vermontville Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley scored five runs in the first three innings, then shut the door on Bronson with three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Saturday. The Lions topped Bronson 8-2 to win the championship game at their annual Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament. The Lions had nine hits, including a pair of doubles from Tyler Hickey. Kyle Brumm had a double as well. Tommy Mudge and Garrett Miller had two singles each. Austin Gonser and Beau Johnson had singles too. Johnson, Brumm and Sammy Benedict had two RBI each. The Lions scored a run in the bottom of the first, then added two in the second and two more in the third. Bronson pulled to within 5-2 with single runs in the fourth and the fifth. Gonser got the win, striking out four while allowing five hits and a walk in five innings. Just one of the runs off of him was earned. Brumm finished off the final two innings, giving up three hits while striking out one and walking one. Gonser had two singles and was one of three Lion players to drive in a run in the opener, an 11-1 win over Bellevue. Hickey, Brumm, Mudge, Miller and Anthony Mahler also had RBIs. The Lions had seven hits, all singles. Andrew Brighton, Beau Johnson, Brumm, Miller and Mahler had one each. Mudge got the win on the mound, giving up just one hit while striking out eight. He didn’t allow an earned run. The Lions followed Saturday’s performance up by sweeping its KVA doubleheader with Constantine Tuesday. They took game one 17-0 and game two 6-0. Delton Kellogg is 6-8 overall and 6-6 in the KVA after suffering two losses at Schoolcraft Tuesday. “We ran into a buzzsaw,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey. The Eagles topped the Panthers 17-1 in three innings and 13-3 in five innings to sweep the Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader. “They beat us in every phase of the game last night,” Humphrey said. Schoolcraft had 23 hits in the two contests and didn’t commit a single error. “The Eagles are definitely one of the better teams we have faced as they are very athletic, quick to the ball, and focused,” Humphrey said. “The latter two qualities are ones that we really have to work on as we try to improve our competitiveness down the stretch.” Logan Durbin had an RBI single to help the Panthers avoid the shutout in game one. Jared Buckland was the highlight of the Delton offense in game two, recording three consecutive singles. Jared Buckland took the loss in game one and TJ Wooden in game two for Delton. Matt Bloomberg and Caleb Proksch were the winning pitchers for Schoolcraft. Junior Brennan Vaughn had a big night for the Eagles, collecting four hits including a three-run homer and a three-run triple in game one. He had ten RBI in the two games. The Panthers play their final home games of the season Friday against league-leading Hackett Catholic Central. The Saxons’ Taylor Carter hits a backhand return as her fourth doubles teammates Olivia Rose looks on during their match against Thornapple Kellogg Saturday at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons fourth at conference tennis tourney Abbey VanDiver at second singles had the top finish for the Saxons at the OK Gold Conference tennis tournament, which was hosted by South Christian Saturday, and then finished on Monday afternoon. She was the runner-up at her flight, winning her first two matches in straight sets to reach the championship where she was downed by Catholic Central’s Sarah Shadowens 6-2, 7-6(9). Catholic Central clinched the league championship, winning three of the four singles flights and two doubles flights. The Cougars’ top player, Sydney Liggins, won the first singles flight without dropping a game. South Christian’s Paige Courts defaulted from the championship match against her. The Cougars finished the tournament with 45 points. South Christian was second with 40, followed by Wayland 27, Hastings 24, Thornapple Kellogg 24 and Ottawa Hills 4. The Saxons’ Kaitlyn Allen leaps up to hit an overhead volley during a first doubles match against Thornapple Kellogg Saturday at the OK Gold Conference Tournament hosted by South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 17 TK ladies bounce back after two losses to Scots by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A grand slam by Mackenzie Butgereit provided more than enough offense for pitcher Morgan Swift in game one of the Caledonia varsity softball team’s doubleheader at Thornapple Kellogg Thursday. The Fighting Scots swept the two game non-conference set with the Trojans, taking game one 8-0 and then game two 9-5. Swift was great, striking out eight and not walking a batter. She only allowed seven hits, six singles and a double. “The first game was great,” said Fighting Scot head coach Tom Kaechele. “Morgan is a tough pitcher. I don’t know how many strike outs she had, she’s my horse.” The first three Trojan batters reached on errors, but TK’s Paige Lajcak was thrown out trying to score and Swift settled in to retire the final two Trojan batters in the bottom of the first. The Trojans only managed two baserunners in one other inning, the fifth. Chloe Graham, who was 2-2, led-off with a single and moved to third on a double by Lajcak, but the Scots hustled the ball back in to keep Graham at third. The Fighting Scot outfield did a fine job of keeping the Trojans from advancing all evening long. One-out singles by Mackenzie Miller, Hannah Horvath and Andrea Gerloski loaded the bases for Butgereit in the top of the third inning. Her grand slam put the Scots up 4-0. She was 3-4 in the game. “She’s just a pure hitter every time she’s up,” Kaechele said of Butgereit. “She might hit it right at somebody. She’s just a pure hitter. She’s just a sophomore. She’s going to be somebody special down the line.” Miller, Horvath and Gerloski had two hits each for the Scots. Caledonia added three runs in the fifth inning and one in the sixth. Gerloski, Butgereit and Miller scored two runs each. Whitney Denton, Rachel Willoughby and Sarah Austin also had hits for Caledonia. TK’s Lexi Aspinall took the loss, striking out three and allowing 14 hits. She didn’t walk a batter. Lajcak and Graham were the two Trojans with two hits. Erin DeVries, Morgan VanPutten and Taylor McLeod had one apiece. “We didn’t play that bad,” said TK head coach Andy Saldivar. “Lexi got a couple pitches up in the air, and then the grand slam hurt right away. We didn’t swing the bats like we did in the second game when we came out swinging really well. We made some great defensive plays though.” Lajcak couldn’t have swung any better at the start of game two. She led-off the top of the first with a home run off the Scots’ Whitney Denton. TK upped its lead to 4-0 with three runs in the top of the third. Lajcak started that rally too, with a double. She moved to third on a single from DeVries then they both came home on a double by The Trojans’ Paige Lajcak blasts a single to center field during the top of the fourth inning of game two against Caledonia Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) VanPutten. VanPutten would score on an RBI single from Sandra Gerou. Caledonia’s offense though picked things up in the bottom of the third against Trojan starter Graycen Bailey. Singles by Denton, Maddy Poll and Miller loaded the bases with one out. Horvath brought home the first run with a single to right field, then Gerloski knocked in two more runs with a double to left center field. Butgereit drove in a run with a hard-hit ball to second base, and Denton added an RBI single before the inning was through with her second infield hit of the frame. The Scots led 5-3 and would lead the rest of the evening. They added three runs in the bottom of the fifth as Butgereit, Swift and Austin put together back-to-back-to-back doubles, with Swift and Austin each driving in the runner in front of them. Denton added an RBI single for the Scots’ fourth consecutive hit to start the inning. The Scots added one more run in the bottom of the sixth on an RBI single from Denton, who plated Swift from third. Swift started the rally with a one-out single and moved to third on a double by Austin. TK scored its final run on a two-out RBI single from Ashley Roy in the top of the seventh, after singles by DeVries and Gerou started the rally. Kaechele was pleased with the way Denton bounced back in the circle after giving up the lead-off home run, and Saldivar was pleased with how his team found its stroke at the plate and solidified its defense a bit in the second game. The Trojans followed up that tough doubleheader by winning the title at Saturday’s Kelloggsville Invitational, topping Allegan 70 in the championship game. The Trojans started the day in Wyoming with an 8-2 win over Hopkins. Lexi Aspinall pitches for the Trojans during the top of the fifth inning of game one against Caledonia Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans closed out the OK Gold Conference season with a 6-4 record, topping Ottawa Hills 14-0 and 23-0 in Middleville Tuesday. Youngsters help Saxons top Bengals DK softball splits its by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings’ varsity girls’ soccer team improved to 2-7 in the OK Gold Conference by scoring its second win of the season over Ottawa Hills, Monday in Grand Rapids. The Saxons topped the Bengals 8-0, pushing their 6-0 lead to 8-0 with a couple of goals in the first minutes of the second half. Maddie Dailey, a freshman recently moved up from the junior varsity, scored four goals. The Saxons also got one goal apiece from Megan Ziegler, Mary Feldpausch, Madison Bolo and Kylee Nemetz. Ziegler, Feldpausch and Nemetz each added an assist as well. Saxon keeper Autumn Demott made the save on the only shot that came her way. Demott, Feldpausch and Bolo are all sophomores. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said his team has had eight sophomores and freshmen, two juniors and one senior on the field a number of times recently, as his upperclass- men have been hit with a rash in injuries and illness. The youngsters picked up a little extra experience Saturday, as the Saxons traveled to a tournament hosted by Hanover-Horton. Playing games with 30 minute halves, the Saxons were 1-2 on the day. They topped Coldwater 1-0 to end the day. No goals were scored in the Saxons’ first game, which they eventually lost in a shootout to Hanover-Horton. In between those two contests, the Saxons were downed 4-2 by Manchester. Schoessel said he was especially pleased with his team’s play in the Coldwater match. The Saxons suffered their seventh league loss last Wednesday, falling 5-3 to visiting Wayland. The Wildcats took a 2-0 lead in the first half, before the Saxons found their scoring touch. Tori Schoessel scored twice, once on a penalty kick, and Bolo added a goal as well. Ziegler had the Saxons’ lone assist. DeMott made 19 saves in net. The Saxons fell 5-1 in their first meeting with the Wildcats, and coach Schoessel was pleased with the improvements. “Instead of battling out of our defensive end all the time, we had the ball up and down the field,” he said. “We were going after each other for the better part of the game.” Coach Schoessel was especially pleased with the defensive effort of sophomore Kaitlyn Bancroft and the senior Schoessel. They did a solid job of pushing the ball up to the midfield to put the Saxons on the attack. Bolo had a very good game for the Saxons on the offensive end. Hastings was scheduled to take on Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville Wednesday, and will be back in action Monday at Zeeland West. The Saxons return to league action at home against South Christian Tuesday. set with Schoolcraft Kaysie Hook and Brooke Martin had four hits each as Delton Kellogg took game two of its Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader 11-9 in nine innings. Martin and Hook each had a double, while Laya Newland, Carlee Keim and Brookelynn O’Meara had two hits each. Lacey Miller got the win for the Panthers in the circle, striking out five and walking six while allowing six Falcon hits. Game one was a close one too, a 5-4 Falcon victory. Newland, Martin, Hook, O’Meara, Kelsi Keinitz and Miller had one hit each. Martin took the loss, allowing six hits and walking one. She struck out six. Things didn’t go as well at Schoolcraft Tuesday as the Panthers fell 8-0 and 18-2 to the Eagles. Martin had the Panthers’ lone hit in the game one shut-out, she also took the loss. The Eagles had just four hits, and Martin struck out seven. Martin had a double and Keim a triple and a single in the game two loss. O’Meara and Parker added a pair of singles for Delton. Miller was the losing pitcher. The Eagles knocked her around for 15 hits. She struck out one, walked five and hit four. Delton Kellogg closes out the conference season with two at home against Hackett Catholic Central Friday. Trojan pitchers shut down Wildcats GET MORE NEWS! by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Three pitchers threw three complete games in three Trojan victories over Wayland last week. Nathan Prince picked up the victory in game number three, Thursday in Middleville. He struck out eight while walking two and allowing just three singles. “He pitched a complete game, about 90 pitches. He did a nice job, threw a lot of strikes, a lot of ground balls. Probably the most ground balls I’ve seen him throw,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Jack Hobert. “He is getting into the flow like everybody else is. They’re starting to feel good about themselves.” The Wildcats tied the game at 1-1 by scoring their lone run in the top of the third, but Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. TK broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning. Of the first six Trojans to got to the plate in the fifth, six recorded hits. Nick Iveson had a single, Clay Francisco a single, Jake Benjamin a double, Austin Sprague a single and AJ Nye a double. Benjamin finished the contest going 2-3 with three RBI. He scored two runs and had one of five Trojan stolen bases. Iveson was 24 with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Nye and Francisco also had two hits apiece. Steven Arnold, Sprague and Ruban French had one each. French, Isreal Torres, Nye, Sprague and Arnold had one RBI each. “We’re starting to hit the ball,” Hobert said. “We’re starting to chatter a little bit, which means we’re starting to communicate and starting to understand the game a little bit. We’ve got a ways to go, but it is nice to see.” Call 945-9554 for more information. 07627779 HYAA 2013 SIGN-UPS FLAG * FOOTBALL * CHEERLEADING Signups will be held at the Hastings Middle School Multi Purpose Room SUNDAY, MAY 19TH 2:00-4:00PM FLAG FOOTBALL will be part of the NFL Flag League this year!! Players Kindergarten-2nd grade can play flag. Flag Football will start on July 9th. Thornapple Kellogg’s Jake Benjamin leans back towards the bag at first after getting a lead in the bottom of the sixth inning against Wayland Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans’ Nathan Prince pitches during the top of the seventh inning against Wayland Thursday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brandon Kennedy, Colton Couturier and Ryan Nowakowski had the three hits for Wayland. Francisco and Dalton Phillips threw the two complete-game victories Tuesday in Wayland. The Trojans are now 7-7 in the OK Gold this season, after scoring two forfiet wins over Ottawa Hills Tuesday. They are scheduled to close out their league action against the Bengals in Grand Rapids today. TACKLE FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING Taking signups for players going into 3rd-8th grade this fall, or 2nd graders who turn 8 prior to Aug. 31, 2013. Practice on Aug. 7th. Questions?? Visit our website for more information www.hyaafootball.com, or you can contact, Football Val Slaughter 269-420-1406 Flag Carl Olson 269-945-7032 Cheerleading Connie Williams 269-953-0505 �Page 18 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxon teams each have two champs at Gold meet TK girls share championship with the Sailors Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its OK Gold Conference championship after a runner-up finish at the conference meet in Hastings earned it a share of the league title with South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Ben Kolanowski leads the pack as it gets started on its second lap in the 800-meter run Saturday at the OK Gold Conference Meet. Kolanowski stayed in front, winning the race in 2 minutes 2.10 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings senior Nikki Redman’s father, Dennis Redman, got on her in years past about getting up to speed too slow in the 300meter low hurdles. Slow starts never hurt her too badly. She qualified for the Division 2 State Finals in the event in each of her first three varsity seasons, and earned all-conference honors all three years as well. But she never won a conference championship, until Saturday in Hastings. Dennis was there to make sure she remembered to get out quickly, volunteering to hold her blocks at the start of the race. He was there at the finish line too, 47.94 seconds later, to give the OK Gold Conference champion a hug. “I used to just kind of jog out like I knew what I was doing,” said Nikki. “This year I’m getting out faster and getting out to the first hurdle quicker, which I think helps my time a lot.” South Christian had the second- and thirdplace finishers in the race, with Anna Newhof hitting the line in 48.56 and Angie Klunder in 50.34. Nikki was especially pleased with the win after suffering her only loss of the conference season in the race last Tuesday in the Saxons’ dual with the Sailors. Newhof beat her that day by .2 seconds. “Beating her here just a couple days later by a couple of steps felt really good,” Nikki said. There weren’t too many people beating the Sailors Saturday. South Christian earned a share of the OK Gold Conference championship with Thornapple Kellogg by winning Saturday’s conference meet with 212.5 points. Thornapple Kellogg, which was a perfect 5-0 in league duals, finished second with 147 points. Hastings was third with 125.5, followed by Grand Rapids Catholic Central 78, Ottawa Hills 48 and Wayland 37. “They’re really deep,” TK head coach Abby DeWildt said of the Sailors. “We’re deep, but we aren’t four or five deep in any events.” Having two scorers in the 300 hurdles wasn’t anything special for the Sailors. They had four girls score in the 100-meter dash and the 3200-meter run, and three in the 1600-meter run, the 800-meter run, the shot put and the long jump where the top three finishers were Sailors. The Trojans were set back a bit by the absence of senior thrower DeeJay Minor, who would have been the favorite to win both the Saxon senior Nikki Redman clears one of the final hurdles on her way to a victory in the 300-meter low hurdles Saturday at the OK Gold Conference Meet in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Trista Straube races towards a runner-up finish in the 1600-meter run Saturday at the OK Gold Conference Meet in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, MAY 16 Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity Varsity JV Fresh. Varsity JV Golf Baseball Baseball Baseball Softball Softball TUESDAY, MAY 21 Hastings Inv. S. Christian HS Single S. Christian HS Single Unity Christian HS Postponed-Lkview HS DH Postponed-Lkview HS DH H H A A H A Ionia MS Ionia Relays Ionia MS Ionia Relays Hopkins HS Cancelled-Byron Ctr. HS GR Union HS Cancelled-Byron Ctr. 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Financial Planning Randy Teegardin, CFP.® Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group 269-945-2401 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Investment opportunities include non deposit investments which are: Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value 77578640 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm shot put and the discus Saturday had she not been injured in a car accident Friday evening. “First and foremost, she’s okay, but then you kind of have to explain to your team who looks up to this senior who they rely on for 20 points today and you tell them first thing in the morning today,” DeWildt said. “They scored more points than we had thought they were going to score, without her being here. That says a lot about them and how they performed today.” Sprinter Fiona Shea led the way for TK. The junior defended her titles in the 100meter dash (13.30 seconds) and the 200-meter dash (27.52), and lead-off for the Trojans’ 1600-meter relay team which won the day’s last race in 4 minutes 14.62 seconds. She teamed with Morgan McNutt, Taylor Ward and Molly Lark to win that final relay. Unlike some sprinters, Shea doesn’t mind stretching herself out to run the 400. “It’s really fun, but it’s hard,” she said. “Being with the team at the end and cheering for them and watching them do so well, it’s really fun to be a part of it.” Thornapple Kellogg also won the first relay of the day, the 3200-meter relay, with the team of Casey Lawson, Janie Noah, Grace Possett and Ward finishing in 10:06.62. Hastings was second in that race, with the team of Grace Bosma, Amanda Sarhatt, Trista Straube and Rachel Rimer finishing in 10:08.00. The Hastings girls had a couple other runner-up performances and one other win. Kaylie Lumbert took the shot put with a mark of 31 feet 7 inches. Thornapple Kellogg’s Marissa Deloof was second in that event with a mark of 29-5.5, and stepped up to win the discus with a throw of 90-7. Hastings also had Rachel Quillen second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.66, behind Newhof who finished in 16.57. in the high jump, Quillen was the runner-up at 5-0, with South’s Natalie Hulst winning by clearing the bar at 5-2. Quillen also had the best Call 945-9554 for more information. long jump by someone other than a Sailor, placing fourth at 14-10. South Christian had Angelique Gaddy win the long jump at 16-.5, with Alex Whitford second (15-8.5) and Maddie Hugan third (154.5). Straube was second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:50.57, behind South Christian’s Alexis Miller (5:30.78). Miller also won the 3200 in 11:30.03, with TK’s Casey Lawson second in 12:01.09. In the 800-meter run it was South Christian’s Abbie Porter winning in 2:23.26, with Hastings’ Grace Bosma second in 2:26.12. Hastings’ boys were also third, with a pair of OK Gold Conference champions. The Saxons’ Ben Kolanowski looked to his right and then to his left, as if to see a competitor coming up beside him as he hit the finish line at the end of the 800-meter run, but there wasn’t anyone there. “I guess I knew it was a good time. I wanted to see how far the field was to really get a judgment on how fast it really was,” Kolanowski said. “It was a PR, so I was feel- ing good about that. “I tried to make sure I was across before I looked, but ...” It was okay that he peeked a little early. He finished in 2:02.10, about three seconds ahead of the runner-up, Thornapple Kellogg’s David Walter (2:05.01). Kolanowski was a little apprehensive though after another Trojan runner, Dustin Brummel, raced up from behind to edge him in the event at the 2012 conference meet. “I felt like I had something to prove this year,” Kolanowski said. “Last year, I only ran the 800 a few times. It was a big deal to go from day one for me really, to make sure I was ready for the conference. I was so nervous coming into it, but it just felt great especially in this (cool, rainy) weather.” He said being mentally and physically prepared helped him get the win, as well as a little bit of luck. A few of his competitors had just finished running a quick mile before the 800. One of those guys was Walter, who won the other two events he competed in. He took the 1600-meter run in 4:35.73 and the 3200 in 10:22.62. Those wins weren’t enough to pull the Trojans out of sixth place in the league standings though. Wayland clinched the OK Gold Conference title by edging Ottawa Hills Saturday 141 to 135. Hastings was third with 110 points, followed by Catholic Central 87, South Christian 87 and Thornapple Kellogg 83. The other winner for the Saxons was Joey Siska, who took the pole vault by clearing 134. Hastings had tow of the league’s top three vaulters, with Jason Slaughter third at 12-0. Catholic Central’s Seth Alfaro took second place, also clearing 12-0. TK’s Kyle Kraus was fourth at 11-6. The Hastings boys’ 3200-meter relay team matched the girls’ team’s runner-up finish, as Kolanowski, Chance Miller, Matt Johnson and Jacob Miller finished second in 8:34.74. One of the Saxons’ best events was the 110-meter high hurdles. Drew Engle was fourth in 16.74, the first of four Saxons to score points in the race. Jake Dalman was fifth (17.16), Miguel Arjona sixth (17.32) and Mitchell Brooks seventh (17.61). Four scorers in one event is great and five is even better. Ottawa Hills had five guys score in the 200-meter dash, led by Sam Beal who won it in 22.86. Beal also took the 100 in 11.03. Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg will be at Mason High School for their Division 2 Regional Meet Friday. DK girls fall to Comets, hope for a rematch Friday evening by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers really want another shot at the Comets. Kalamazoo Christian earned the top seed for this week’s Kalamazoo Valley Association girls’ soccer tournament with a shootout victory at Delton Kellogg Friday. The two teams were tied 1-1 after regulation, and no one scored in the overtime session, sending the game to a shoot out, where Comet goalkeeper Allison Snowden led her team to victory by making three saves. Kalamazoo Christian took the shootout 3-2, for a 2-1 victory. Delton Kellogg head coach called Snowden, who had 13 saves in the match, one of the top goalkeepers in the state. “It was an exciting game. We knew it was going to be, with the top two teams in our conference. I am looking forward to a rematch,” Mabie said. The Panthers were scheduled to take on Hackett Catholic Central in the tournament semifinals Wednesday, while Kalamazoo Christian was set to face Pennfield. The winners of those two games will meet in the tournament championship match Friday. Sarah Rendon gave Delton Kellogg the early lead in the first half, finishing off an assist from Hannah Phommavongsa. Delton Kellogg’s defensive strategy worked, moving Rachel Parker to sweeper and having Christi Boze focus on keeping the ball away from Josie Nieboer. The Panther defense held the Comets without a goal in regular play, but allowed a penalty kick with 11 minutes remaining in the second half which the Comets’ Britney Laaksonen converted into her team’s lone goal. Christy Gonzalez finished with six saves for Delton. The Panthers opened up play in the KVA Tournament by topping visiting Maple Valley 5-0 Monday. Brianna Russell scored a pair of goals, and Taeler Proudfit, Parker, and Aryka Poling scored one each. Rendon, Morgan Champion, Sam Zettelmaier and Riley Smith had one assist each. Brooke Martin made two saves for the Panthers, while Kristin Primm had 15 in net for Maple Valley. Delton Kellogg knocked off Parchment on the road last Wednesday in league action, 3-1. Brianna Russell, Autumn Russell and Phommavongsa scored goals for the Delton team, while Gonzalez, Phommavongsa and Brianna Russell each had assists. Melissa Brittain scored the lone goal for Parchment on a penalty kick. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — Page 19 Lion ladies a few points shy of first at jamboree by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Kalamazoo Valley Association’s top hurdler, one of its top distance runners, and some fine performances in the field events helped Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ track and field team to a runner-up finish at the fiveteam KVA jamboree hosted by Delton Kellogg Tuesday. The Lions were just 2-3 in their league duals coming into the event. “I’m a little disappointed we didn’t take first, but considering all the injuries we’ve had this year second isn’t too bad,” said Lion head coach Rob Browne. “I think at the league finals we should be able to take back at least one spot.” The conference championship meet will be held Tuesday at Olivet. Maple Valley will host a Division 3 Regional Meet this Friday, a meet that includes Delton Kellogg. Constantine’s girls won Tuesday’s jamboree at Delton with 96 points. The Lions were second with 88.5 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 69.5, Parchment 66 and Hackett Catholic Central 30. Hanna Kyle won each of the two hurdle races for the Lions, finishing the 100-meter hurdles in 16.13 seconds and the 300-meter low hurdles in 48.17. Jessica Rushford took the 1600-meter run for Maple Valley in 5 minutes 41.00 seconds and the 800-meter run in 2:31.47. Kyle and Rushford then teamed with Ivy Braden and Hadley Joppie to win the 1600meter relay at the end of the evening, finishing in 4:19.84. Joppie was also second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 28.14, and had a big day in the field. She won the long jump with a mark of 15 feet 5.25 inches. Her teammate The Panthers’ Zach Haas rounds the corner during the 3200-meter run Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) McKayla Lamance had two personal record jumps in the field, finishing fifth in the long jump at 13-11 and winning the high jump by clearing 4-11. “McKayla Lamance, she got a PR in the high jump, 4-11. That’s pretty good, and she TK ladies bounce back from loss to South with two wins The Trojans are playing for second place now. South Christian’s varsity girls’ soccer team won the battle of two teams that were unbeaten in the OK Gold Conference Wednesday, topping Thornapple Kellogg 2-0 at the South Christian Sports Park. The first meeting, in Middleville, ended in a 1-1 tie. All three goals South Christian scored against the Trojans this season came on set plays. The first Wednesday came with 18 minutes and 11 seconds left in the first half, from Kayla Diemer off an assist from Sam Burgess. Diemer finished off a corner kick with 18:05 to got in the game to finish off the scoring. The Sailors outshot the Trojans 9-4 in the contest, with Sailor keeper Emily Blankespoor recording four saves. Aly Miller had seven saves for the Trojans. The Trojans had a few opportunities in the first half, had one goal waived off because of an offside penalty, and had a great pointblank chance by Kelli Graham thwarted by a great save from Blankespoor. It was just the second loss of the season for the TK ladies. The Trojans are now 9-2-2 overall and 6-12 in the OK Gold. They got their sixth league win Monday, topping Grand Rapids Catholic Central 1-0. Graham scored the Trojans lone goal, off an assist from Erin Scheidel on a corner kick in the first half. “The play was ran perfect. It is set up with Erin and Kelli and they executed and it paid off,” said TK head coach Joel Strickland. Scheidel now has 14 assists on the season, just five shy of the single-season record at TK. The Trojan defense earned its ninth shut out of the season, with Miller making two saves. In between those two league contests, the Trojans scored a 6-1 win over Otsego Friday. Despite the Trojans controlling the play, the Bulldogs scored the game’s opening goal about 13 minutes in. The Bulldogs raced the other way with a turnover, and fired a shot that bounced off a Trojan defender into the upper corner of the net. “It was one of those plays where Aly was in the right position and it was just unlucky that it went off our defender,” Strickland said. It didn’t take TK long to bounce back. The Trojans evened the game 20 seconds later, with Scheidel carrying the ball ahead for a shot that found the net. About 13 minutes later TK got its first lead, with Tripp heading in a corner kick from Scheidel. It was the first of three goals off of corner kicks for the Trojans in the game. Scheidel added assists on goals by Demi Scott and Graham. Graham finished the night with three goals, with Alaina Pohl registering assists on two of them. Miller made six saves, and Strickland said the TK defense was led by Pohl who played one of her best games of the season. 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She just started long jumping for me last Saturday, and she jumped 13-11 today, which put her in my second spot for regionals.” The Lions had a couple other big jumps in the field, in the pole vault. Jadelyn Stewart won the event by clearing 9-3, while teammate Shawna Dockter tied for third by clearing 6-0. Delton Kellogg’s Brianna Russell was just behind Joppie in the long jump, flying 151.25. The Panthers also had some of their best performances in the field, specifically in the throws. Mallory Sewell won the discus with a mark of 101-1, besting Constantine’s Heavin King who had a throw of 96-1. King got Sewell in the shot put though, finishing first despite both girls having a top throw of 33-7. Delton also had Christy Gonzalez fourth in the shot put at 31-5 and Isabel Belew fifth in 28-11. The lone win for the Delton Kellogg girls on the track came in the 3200-meter relay, in which the team of Christi Boze, Sammi Cleary, Sarah Rendon and Russell finished in 10:53.37. King’s win in the shot put was the only victory for the Constantine girls on the day. Constantine also won the boys’ jamboree, with just two individual victories. The Falcon boys’ team finished with 93 points. Parchment was second with 83, followed by Delton Kellogg 77, Hackett 56 and Maple Valley 44. The Falcons had David Jones take the 1600-meter run in 4:48.50 and Justin Hull the 100-meter dash in 11.02. Brandon Robbins matched Kyle’s sweep of 1 1 2 U12 Sponsor Law Office of Tripp and Tagg Lowell Arrow Dynamics Maple Valley #1 Hastings Car Club Hastings Mfg / Bob Teunessen Drywall Maple Valley #2 Olson's Farm Inc. 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He was also second in the 3200-meter run, with a time of 11:06.27, behind Hackett’s Connor Bresnahan who finished in 10:39.81. Delton’s boys added two victories in the field. Brady Mills took the pole vault at 12-0, besting Maple Valley’s Robbie Welch on attempts. The Panthers’ Kenny Coates was third at 11-6. In the high jump, Delton Kellogg had Zach Meyers first at 6-2, Gary Egelkraut third at 58 and Tucker Onderlinde fifth at 5-6. Maple Valley’s top performances came in the throws, as Keegan Yost took the shot put with a mark of 53-1 and the discus at 145-2. The Lion boys’ team also had Ryan Nisse second to Robbins in the 110 hurdles with a time of 15.68. Nisse later placed third in the 300 hurdles with a time of 45.00. Delton golfers drop a pair at final KVA Tri of the year Pennfield edged Delton Kellogg’s varsity golf team by a stroke at Marywood Golf Course Tuesday afternoon. Schoolcraft was 2-0 at the KVA Tri, shooting a 171. Pennfield fired a 184 to Delton Kellogg’s 185. Zack Simon and Sarah Shipley each shot a 45 to lead Delton. Conner Worm added a 48 and Alex Lepird a 47. Schoolcraft had the day’s top scorer, Jeffery Scott who fired a 41. The Eagles also got 43s from Chris Kolbe and Austin Crandle and a 44 from Tom Hurst. Garrett Day led Pennfield with a 43, while Darin Blocker shot a 44, Trevor Cameron 47 and Christian Hovan a 50. The Delton team is scheduled to host Allegan for a non-conference dual Friday, then Monday will head to Riverside Country Club for the Kalamazoo Valley Association Finals. Delton Kellogg edged Maple Valley by one stroke to pick up one of its two victories in a KVA Tri at Mullenhurst Golf Course Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers shot a 174 to the Lions’ 175. Olivet was third on the day with a 187, despite having the top individual scorer. The Eagles’ Keegan Carpenter shot a 40, finishing one stroke better than Delton’s Anthony Houtrow and Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon. Behind Sheldon for the Lions, Ryan Mudge shot a 43, Hunter Hilton 44 and Nick Iszler 47. Shipley had Delton’s second-best score, a 42. Simon added a 47 and Worm a 44. Behind Carpenter for the Eagles, Ben Koeske shot a 48, Kayla Harris 51 and Justin Kepsel 58. �Page 20 — Thursday, May 16, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Dramatic rescue saves duckling dozen in downtown Hastings by Doug VanderLaan Editor The way the guys at the Hastings city garage figure it, there should be a telephone hotline to call them when baby ducks have to be rescued after falling into the city’s water system like they did again in dramatic fashion Tuesday in front of Chemical Bank on West State Street. “Oh, it happens about once a year,” said a smiling Darin Dawes Wednesday morning as he talked of the coordinated and impressive effort he and his Hastings Department of Public Services colleagues made to calm a frantic mother duck and rescue her 12 ducklings that fell into a catch basin drain at the street’s edge. “They were probably all walking in a line following their mother and went through the catch basin one after another.” Tuesday’s improvised telephone hotline started with Chemical Bank employees Matt Harper and Karen Mallison who spotted the frantic mother duck threatening bank patrons and dashing madly in and out of State Street auto traffic. They called city hall and were told to call Tim Girrbach, director of public services. Girrbach then contacted Larry Knowles at the city garage on East Court Street, who dispatched his duck rescue team from their equipment maintenance duties to the emergency scene. “It was definitely a team effort,” grinned Girrbach who reported calling Knowles again to see if the team was on scene, since “I was still getting frantic phone calls from people worried about the mother duck getting hit in traffic.” Dawes, Sonny Hartman and Rob Fenstemaker were able to begin calming the mother duck’s nerves — to the delight of a growing number of sidewalk spectators and crane-necked drivers — by fishing out the ducklings one by one, placing them in a box and keeping it near the mother. Rainwater still left in the catch basin from the torrential rains of two weeks ago made Fenstemaker’s reach manageable, though Dawes reported that Fenstemaker was leaning in the drain so far “that I had to hold him by his belt.” Once the delinquent dozen were recovered, the three rescuers cornered the mother duck against a wall with the box of ducklings, picked her up, and transferred the reunited family to a private pond south of town owned by Fenstemaker’s parents. Maple Valley wins two in its annual battle with Lakewood Twelve ducklings discuss their adventure in a city stormwater drain and the lecture to come from their irate mother Tuesday in Hastings. (Photo by Karen Mallison) “They called me last night and asked, ‘What in the world are all these ducks doing here?’” laughed Fenstemaker, who also reported that all 12 were eating, swimming comfortably, and looked at home in their new southern refuge. Truck remains parked at bottom of Podunk Lake Hastings Department of Public Services staffers (from left) Sonny Hartman (partially obscured), Darin Dawes and Rob Fenstemaker carry a box full of rescued ducks — and their anxious mother — to a truck that will relocate them to a private pond south of town. (Photo by Karen Mallison) Frustration is apparently building over lack of action and even the acceptance of responsibility for a pickup truck that sank after being driven onto the ice at Podunk Lake on Jan. 25. Tension was apparent in a reply made by Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr to a questioner during the public comment period of the township’s May 8 meeting. “The [Michigan Department of Environmental Quality] has been contacted, and they say the local sheriff’s department is responsible for removing the truck,” responded Carr. “The sheriff’s department says the DEQ is responsible for the truck. So, there it sits at the bottom of the lake. “I told the DEQ we were concerned about the gas and oil and stuff in the truck. I asked them if they could take care of it before the weed control aerators were turned on for the summer. They assured my they would take care of it before then, but the aeration is already on and the truck is still down there. I called the DEQ and told them the aeration was now turned on. They said I should contact the sheriff’s department to take care of it.” According to an informant who called the Barry County Sheriff’s office on Jan. 28 to report the incident, the 1992 Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck is owned by Ryan Webb, 51, of Caledonia. After contacted by deputies following his return from an out of town work assignment, Webb questioned why he needed to report the incident. At the time of the report on Jan. 28, deputies confirmed the identity of the truck’s only passenger and, when assured of the passenger’s safety, did not dispatch a dive team. The passenger told deputities that the two had not been drinking before driving the truck onto the lake’s ice and were simply going to wait until spring to retrieve the truck. Electric bicyclist airlifted following accident Hastings City Police report that a 73 yearold Hastings man was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids after falling from an electric bicycle he was operating on Michigan Ave. near Grant St. on Wednesday afternoon. Police responded to the personal injury accident at 1:59 p.m., but were unable to initially determine why the man fell and struck his head on the roadway. No report on the man’s condition was available Wednesday afternoon. Coach Bryan Carpenter’s Maple Valley varsity baseball team swept its non-conference double header at Lakewood High School Wednesday, against coach Keith Carpenter’s Vikings. Maple Valley scored four times in the top of the seventh inning of game one to break a 6-6 tie, and went on to a 10-8 win in the opener. A ten-run inning wiped out a three-run Viking lead in game two, and the Lions eventually finished off a 14-3 victory. Austin Gonser came up huge for the Lions in the opener, going 4-of-5 at the plate with four RBI and four runs scored. He had a pair of doubles and a triple among his four hits. The Lions had 11 hits in all off of Viking pitchers Alex Caudy and Brian Young. Young took the loss in relief, allowing three hits and one walk in the top of the seventh. Gonser was the only Lion with multiple hits. Andrew Brighton, Beau Johnson, Tyler hickey, Kyle Brumm, Garrett Miller, Anthony Mahler and Sammy Benedict each had a single. Brighton drove in two runs and Johnson one. Andrew Brighton earned the win in relief for the Lions, despite allowing three runs on five hits in his one inning of work. Johnson came on in the seventh to earn the save, allowing one hit and walking two. He struck out one. Brumm started on the mound and gave up four runs on nine hits and two walks. He struck out four. Lakewood had 15 hits in the loss, all singles. All ten batters the Vikings sent to the plate had at least one hit. Connor Hansbarger, Alex Potter, Luke Richmond, Austin Bronson and Brady Forman had two each, and Caudy, Zach Kilbourn, Keagan Moore, Young and Jack Tromp had one apiece. Forman and Tromp had two RBI each, and Caudy, Richmond and Young each drove in one run. Lakewood led game two 3-0 after three innings. Bronson drove in a pair of runs with a single in the bottom of the first inning, then Potter knocked in a run in the third. Potter, Richmond and Hansbarger finished with two hits each. Richmond had a triple. Maple Valley scored ten runs in the top of the fourth inning though, then tacked on two more in the fifth and two in the sixth to finish off the Vikings. Johnson, who allowed three earned runs on three walks and eight hits, got the win for the Lions. He struck out seven. Young was stuck with the loss for Lakewood, allowing just three earned runs among the nine the Vikings gave up in that ten-run outburst. He struck out three and walked four while allowing eight hits in three and two thirds innings. Hansbarger finished off the fourth inning for the Vikings, and allowed five runs only one of which was earned. He walked three and gave up six hits. Brighton, Johnson, Hickey, Brumm, Tommy Mudge, Miller and Benedict all had two hits in the second game for Maple Valley, Miller and Benedict scored once each and the rest of those guys scored twice each. Johnson also drove in three runs and Benedict two. Hickey and Mudge added RBIs for the Lions too. A double by Johnson was the only extra base hit among the 14 hits for the Lions. 77578503 Viking golf third at jamboree in Lansing The Vikings were third Thursday and now stand alone in third place in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Lansing Catholic edged Williamston by three strokes to win the league jamboree it hosted at the Country Club of Lansing. The Cougars fired a 151 and the Hornets a 154. Lakewood was third with a 173. Blake Yaeger led the Vikings, firing a 39 which tied him for third individually in the field of 36 golfers. Yaeger was followed for the Vikings by Blake Haskins who shot a 42, Ryan Feasal with a 45 and Alec Willison with a 47. Lansing Catholic’s Brent Marshall had the day’s low round, an even-par 36. Williamston will host the CAAC-White for a jamboree Thursday. Lakewood topped Lowell in a non-conference dual on the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres Monday, 167-188. The Vikings got a 43 from Wade Piercefield, 48s from Yaeger and Josh Martzke and a 49 from Eric Geiger. Lowell’s Brandon Poll had the day’s low round, a 2-over-par 38. The Vikings were 16th Friday at the 19team Redwing Invitational hosted by St. Johns at the Emerald. The Vikings fired a 395. Haskins led the team with a 91. Piercefield shot a 100, while Yaeger and Willison each shot 102. Lake Fenton took the day’s title with a score of 319, followed by East Lansing 327, DeWitt 332, Howell 340 and St. Johns 342 in the top five. The Vikings’ conference rivals from Williamston, Lansing Catholic and Portland were eighth, tenth and 12th respectively. Lake Fenton’s John Growney had the day’s low round, a 77, while his team also got 80s from Alex Lindbloom and Michael Willson. DeWitt’s Owen Beyer was second with a 78. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-05-23.pdf b0e44ed03d646fda7d0ff41c4eef270f PDF Text Text Lines drawn for land preservation fight Graduation about accepting responsiblity Delton soccer girls are KVA champions See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 21 NEWS BRIEFS Streets will be closed Monday morning Hastings Police would like to remind motorists that streets will be closed during the Memorial Day parade Monday, May 27. North Broadway Avenue will be closed, from West State Street to West State Road, as well as a streets in the downtown area. The parade will start at 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of East State Street and Boltwood Street and go west to the courthouse lawn where there will be a brief ceremony and a salute by a rifle squad. The parade will proceed to Broadway, where it will go north to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the soldiers monument. The parade will continue north and stop on the bridge where a wreath will be placed in the Thornapple River before continuing to West State Road to Riverside Cemetery for official ceremonies. Legislative coffee will be May 31 The Barry County Legislative Coffee has been rescheduled for Friday, May 31, at noon at the County Seat Lounge. The event originally was scheduled for May 13. Elected officials will be available for local legislative updates. The public is encouraged to attend, buy lunch and participate in a report on local, state and national level issues. This month State Rep. Mike Callton and State Sen. Mike Nofs will be available. RSVPs are required and can be made through email to carol@mibarry.com or by calling the chamber, 269-945-2454. Seating is limited. This will be the final Barry County Chamber of Commerce update for the season. The legislative coffee schedule will convene in the fall. Charlton Park seeks public input Public input and participation is being encouraged for the construction of a 10-year strategic plan for Historic Charlton Park with Thursday’s launch of a public online survey. The survey will help a steering committee begin assembling data needed for the plan and for specific steps needed to achieve a vision for the park that was founded in 1936 and is supported by county tax dollars. The survey is available on the website, www.charltonpark.org through June 16. Paper copies are available at local libraries; the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings; and at the Barry County administrative offices located at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Paper copies also will be available at the park during the seventh annual Charlton Park Day May 25 through the Father’s Day Car Show June 16. Updates on the strategic plan can be found on the Historic Charlton Park website and on the Facebook page throughout the summer and fall. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 23, 2013 Hastings High School earns silver medal, ranks 54th in state by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings High School was honored as a silver medal school and ranked 54th out of 653 public schools, 108 magnet schools and 77 charter schools across the state of Michigan which qualified for inclusion in the U.S. News Best High School rankings for 2013. The magazine also ranked Hastings High School 1,814 out of 18,196, placing it in the top 10 percent of schools across the nation that also met the criteria for the ranking. The U.S. News website provides some information regarding the qualifications necessary for schools to be included in the ranking and the formula used to determine the rankings. To be included the district had to meet three criteria: First, the school’s overall reading and math scores on standardized tests were compared with those across the state; second, the scores of students in economically disadvantaged subgroups had to be better than expected; and, if the school met the first two criteria the third factor is the availability of Advanced Placement courses divided by the total number of seniors and how well the students performed on tests. U.S. News ranked the highest 4,805 schools, representing 26.4 percent of the 18,196 originally considered and awarded them gold, silver or bronze status. The publication awarded gold to 500, or 2.7 percent, of schools considered; silver to 1,790, or 9.8 percent of schools; and bronze to 2,515, or 13.8 percent of schools included. Monday evening, members of the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education and superintendent Todd Geerlings expressed their pleasure with the ranking the high school received. “I’d just like to congratulate the entire school system on earning the silver medal,” said board trustee Jon Hart. “Congratulations to administrators, staff, support staff and the students, excellent work on that.” Geerlings distributed a letter of congratulation from Kathy Hayes, executive director of the Michigan Association of School Boards. “Being just one of 75 Michigan high schools to earn a gold or silver medal is a credit to Hastings Area School System and the hard work and dedication of your board, administrators and staff,” wrote Hayes. “This honor is obviously a well-deserved testament to your high school’s great accomplishments.” U.S. News reported that the Hastings Area Schools district has two high schools because during the 2011- 12 school year the district’s alternative education program was considered separate from the high school. Based on the 2011-12 information pulled from the district’s website U.S. News reported that Hastings High School has a student population of 893 served by 47 full-time teachers for student/teacher ratio of 19 to 1. The student population is 48 percent male and 52 percent female, with a 5 percent total minority enrollment and 33 percent economically disadvantaged. According to the rankings in 2011-12 Hastings High School placed near the state average in college readiness with 26 percent of its students taking AP tests, and 18 percent of passing the tests. Hastings High School was above the Michigan average in math and reading with 71 percent scoring proficient in math and 70 percent scoring proficient in reading. Bruces named Book of Golden Deeds recipients Sandy and Jim Bruce of Hastings were nominated by friend Mary Martha Melendy (right) for the Hastings Exchange Club’s 2013 Book of Golden Deeds Award. The award is presented annually to a person or persons who have demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to serving others either through work, volunteering or both. The Bruces received the honor during the annual Exchange Club luncheon at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro, Wednesday, May 22. As recipients of the award, the Bruces will serve as grand marshals for the Hastings Summerfest Grand Parade slated for Saturday, Aug. 24. For more about the Bruces look in the Saturday, May 25, edition of The Reminder. Hastings school year will not go into June by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Students in Hastings Area Schools once again have one additional weekend of summer vacation. All Hastings Area Schools students will be dismissed for summer recess before noon Friday, May 31. Because Hastings Area Schools had seven snow days during the 2012-13 school year, the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education in March gave district superintendent Todd Geerlings the nod to lengthen the district’s school year by one day, until noon Monday, June 3, to meet the required number of days. However, in light of new legislation, the board Monday gave Geerlings the goahead to rescind that decision. Last week, Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation that allows school districts that have exceeded their allotted six days of school closure to extend the length of remaining school days instead of adding days to the year in order to meet the required minimum 1,098 hours of instruction. Geerlings said Hastings Area Schools will meet the required number of hours of instruction without the extra school day. The State School Aid Act requires that schools must meet a minimum 170 days and 1,098 hours of pupil instruction to qualify for funding. The bill signed last week permits schools that failed to provide the minimum required number of days for the 2012-13 school year to extend the length of remaining school days if: The failure was due to school closings that occurred before April 20; the school closings were due to conditions outside the control of school authorities, such as severe storms, fires, epidemics, utility power unavailability, water or sewer failure or health conditions; and, the school district provided at least the minimum number of hours of pupil instruction. In other business, the board: • Scheduled a public hearing for the proposed 2013-14 budget for 7 p.m. Monday, June 17, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St. • Held a reception prior to its regular meeting to honor the following retirees: Teachers Valeria Campbell, 32.25 years; Dan Egbert, 27 years; Mary Hutchinson, 13 years; Carolyn Meitz, 23 years; maintenance employees Larry Cook, 17 years; Robert Glasgow, 29.25 years; secretary Penelope Porter, 29.5 years; transportation employee Karen Hayes, 23 years; paraprofessional Deborah Robbe, 17.75 years; and instructional assistant Mary Rose, 17.75 years. • Approved the appointments of Dale Krueger as district-wide maintenance supervisor; Bobbie Kuiper, Community Education and Recreation Center lifeguard; Anne Vogg, high school general food service worker II. • Authorized Geerlings to execute on its behalf a settlement with former middle school industrial arts teacher Ken Logan regarding tuition reimbursement. • Approved a proposal to install wireless technology in all six of the district’s school buildings from Aerohive Wireless Network System for a total cost of $104,245 to be pur- chased out of the 2013-14 school year budget. • Accepted the following donations: Hastings Athletic Booster Club, $6,500 to purchase supplies and equipment for the spring sports season; Bill and Lisa Wallace, 238 books valued at $1,481 to the Roe See SCHOOL YEAR, page 2 Three times the mayors in downtown Hastings Wednesday, May 22, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (center), city staff and members of the Hastings City Council hosted Portland Mayor Tim Barnes (left), Portland City Council and city staff members for Mayor Exchange Day. Brent Cowan, the yard manager for Padnos (right) was honorary mayor of Hastings for the day after placing the winning bid for the annual honor at a silent auction to benefit Green Gables Haven. Cowan, Barnes and his entourage toured Hastings City Hall, Hastings Public Library, the downtown business district, department of public services facilities, local parks and more plus enjoyed a luncheon hosted by the Hastings Exchange Club at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro before closing their day with a roundtable discussion. Hastings officials and staff will return the visit to Portland in mid-June. �Page 2 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lines are drawn — and preserved — for land preservation fight by Doug VanderLaan Editor Preservation was on a lot of minds at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, but the only agreement preserved in the room when the discussion was all over was the certainty of a coming showdown over rewriting of the farmland preservation ordinance. “I’ve said it before, but this whole process is like the movie ‘Groundhog Day,’” said an exasperated Commissioner Ben Geiger. “Every two years, we get new commissioners who have to be brought up to speed on this issue, and we commit to doing something. But within the two-year cycle, we don’t get anything done and another two-year cycle starts. Something’s got to change.” What Chair Craig Stolsonburg said he would like to see change is the portion of the existing ordinance that enables a county board-appointed agriculture preservation board to be empowered to make entry deci- sions to the land preservation program, especially since that board has been internally contentious, has no funding with which to pursue a preservation program and has no record of progress in obtaining preserved property other than one farmland property which was donated rather than purchased by preservation funding dollars. Instead, Stolsonburg feels, the duties subscribed to the agriculture preservation board could be handled under the responsibilities of the planning and zoning commission . “Personally, I’ve been dealing with this issue since the time I came to this board six years ago,” said Stolsonburg, a past member of the planning and zoning commission and a county board liaison for one year to the agriculture preservation board. “This resolution is for [planning and zoning director] Jim McManus to update the ordinance for whatever he needs to enforce it. “If it’s not working on anything, the agriculture preservation board is not necessary to keep around anymore. This resolution would simply have the functions of the agriculture preservation board be taken over by planning and zoning.” After questions from commissioners clarifying that the approval to direct McManus to draw up a revised ordinance draft that did not automatically eliminate the agriculture preservation board, the county board, meeting as a committee of the whole Tuesday, voted unanimously to recommend the resolution be moved for approval to next week’s official board meeting. Assuming likely approval at that May 28 meeting, Stolsonburg assured commissioners that McManus’ draft ordinance rewrite would cycle through an upcoming committee of the whole meeting for full discussion and then could be submitted for formal action at an official county board meeting one week later. That scenario would place a final disposition for board action no earlier than Tuesday, June 11. The opposition, however, already TKHS students share art with community Visitors seemed in awe of Thornapple Kellogg senior Jordan Welton’s mural based on Mark Twain’s essay “Two Ways of Seeing a River” among the many forms of talent displayed during the TK high school’s annual art festival Sunday. Paintings, sculptures, pottery, drawings, architecture, woodworking and computer-aided drafting were among the items displayed throughout the high school. The high school choir performed and visitors were exposed to artwork from all grade levels. Visitors not only got to view some of the items students made, but they also got a chance to try their hand at making their own art. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) began marshaling its forces Tuesday during the meeting’s final public comment period. “I’m disappointed in your action today,” Larry Neil, a member of the agriculture preservation board, told commissioners, “and, Craig, I know you are not an advocate for farmland preservation,” referring to Stolsonburg’s perceived bias based in his professional life as a Realtor. “One thing I heard one of you ask was ‘Why should our county have a preservation program, a lot of counties don’t have one.’” Neil continued. “But we’re in the belt of Lower Michigan where the population is. More importantly, we need advocacy. Jim [McManus] is a nice man and does a good job, but I don’t see him going to county fairs and shows and taking opportunities to advocate for land preservation like we do.” Neil did concede that the agriculture preservation board has lived through internally contentious times, but pleaded with commissioners to recognize the good that a united board can offer. “As you deliberate about these issues, I’ll apologize,” said Neil. “For the last four years we’ve been in turmoil on our board, but we’ve moved past that time now. We now can do some public relations work and get in front of the public a little bit.” Though in favor of a positive presence, Stolsonburg said he is more wary about who’ll be making the presentation under the current arrangement, suggesting that members of the agriculture preservation board may have personal financial interests in farmland preservation. “My position is that I’m not against farmland preservation at all,” maintained Stolsonburg in a telephone conversation following Tuesday’s meeting. “The pressure may become severe to keep food available for our future population — that seems like a reasonable position for government to advocate. “But there are members of the agriculture preservation board and family members of board members who are among the people with applications for their land to be eligible [for land preservation subsidies],” maintained Stolsonburg, “and they are the ones who are supposed to determine who qualifies for the monies available. “That’s something that should be determined by a neutral party.” Joanne Barnard, director of the Barry Conservation District, drew on the moving mentorship she received from the late Delton farmer Tom Guthrie to provide commissioners a perspective on the importance of farmland preservation. “He always considered himself a farmer from Delton,” Barnard related of Guthrie, “but he lobbied in Washington, D.C., and he was the prime mover in the agricultural preservation movement in Barry County. Even in the late 1990s, the push was not yet on to change farm property into development, but he knew the time would come. “Tom helped get the ordinance so that the county could preserve land in perpetuity — it wasn’t based according to the economy. This program is a perpetual program because we will always need food. When we move into development, the quality and the production of food goes down.” Barnard said that, in 2007 alone, 13,000 acres of county farmland was lost to development and, though it would be impossible to determine how the quality of a product like milk might have declined because of it, the reality is the continued loss of farmland will surely affect agricultural product quality. She also pointed out the importance of a diversified membership composition to the agriculture preservation board. “The idea of the agriculture preservation board was to have farmers and developers and citizens on it because these issues reach beyond agriculture to all of us. That mix won’t be present if you turn this over to planning and zoning.” In other business, the board recommended the following resolutions for formal board approval at next week’s meeting: • Permission to allow the sheriff’s department to submit an application for a 2013 Community-Oriented Policing Services Hiring Grant to be used for a school resource officer and a community policing/court security deputy. According to Sheriff Dar Leaf and department representative Cheryl Hartwell, the four-year, $125,000 federal COPS grant requires 25 percent local funding for the first three years and full funding locally for the fourth year of the program. Leaf stated that his intention is to apply for two positions. Leaf also reported that local school systems including the Barry Intermediate School District, have expressed interest in sharing the 25 percent local expense and are approaching their individual school boards for funding permission. After several questions from commissioners on grant responsibilities, especially in the fourth year, if school districts are unable to maintain financial support, unanimous approval was provided for Leaf to pursue the grant. • Addition of an addendum to the 2012 agreement with Barry County Telephone Company allowing an additional easement for buried fiber from the county property line to the sheriff’s department building in the area of the communications tower. The additional fiber and a lease allowing the telephone company to use two unused “dark fibers” on the county’s six-fiber system will allow the telephone company to extend Internet service to the downtown area and provide the county a redundant backup for existing computer data support. • Approval for 2014 fiscal year funding of an existing Offices of Community Alternative Community Corrections Plan grant. The three-year grant, which began in 2011, assists with funding for the county’s prison diversion, drug testing, behavior modification, adult education, adult drug court and probation residential services, said Jeff Westra, program director. Westra also reported that 2014 funding under the grant will be reduced due to statewide budget cutting. The $4,774 expected reduction will be made up in savings gained through a cooperative Medicaid billing arrangement with Barry County Community Mental Health and a $1,000 cut to the cognitive behavioral restructuring program. • Acceptance of property in Thornapple Township donated to the Rails to Trails program that will allow the county’s recreation trail a connection with the Paul Henry Trail. • Direction to levy 2013 Barry County summer property taxes. • Proclamation of the month of May as Older Americans Month. The board also received two reports: the presentation by County Equalization Director Tim Vandermark of county taxable values and an update from Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman. Vandermark reported that county property values had increased 2.20 percent in fiscal year 2013, the first increase since 2009. Newman provided a statistical analysis that, in part, showed decreasing euthanasia rates and increasing adoption rates at the shelter. The board will conduct its formal meeting Tuesday, May 28, at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. SCHOOL YEAR, continued from page 1 NIKKI REDMAN Graduate of Hastings High School Daughter of Tammy & Dennis Redman Nichole plans on continuing her eduction in the fall studying Biology Pre Vet. ASHLEY ROY Graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Niece of Jeannette & Doug Healy Ashley plans on continuing her eduction at Grand Valley State University in Special Education and Speech Pathology. HANNAH HERBSTREITH Graduate of Hastings High School Daughter of Tom & Polly Herbstreith Hannah plans to continue her education at Ross Medical Institute. COLE GAHAN Graduate of Thornapple Kellogg CHRISTINE MAURER Graduate of Hastings High School Daughter of Kathy & Tom Maurer Christine plans on continuing her eduction at Michigan State University in the Residential Business Program Nephew of Jeannette & Doug Healy Cole plans on continuing his eduction at Western Michigan University in the Engineering Program. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-9554 Reading Room at Hastings High School; Matt Spencer, 36 books valued at $720 to the Roe Reading Room at Hastings High School; Flexfab Horizons International, $2,500 to support students attending the Business Professionals of America National leadership Conference in Orlando; Coleman Agency, Dan Johnson, Troy Dalman Agency, Nathaniel Tagg, Dr. Scott Bloom, Bosley Pharmacy, Louis and Mary Wierenga, Tom and Sharon Maurer, Don and Marcia Osterink, a total of $850 to support students attending the BPA National Conference; Hastings Fiber Glass Products Inc., $3,000 to offset the cost of camp for all fifth grade students and $1,000 to offset the cost of field trips for students at Southeastern Elementary; Barry County Trial Court, $2,000 to help students who cannot afford to pay for extracurricular activities, including sports, band camps, science camps. Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation donated $90 for transportation to “The Little Mermaid Jr.” for Star Elementary first graders; $600 for transportation to fifth grade camp for all schools; $570, transportation to Michigan’s Adventure Physics Day, high school; $300, subscription to Scholastic News/Science Spin Magazine for first graders at Southeastern; $469, subscription for Time for Kids magazine, for first, third, fourth and fifth grade students during the 2013-14 school year at Northeastern; $643 subscription to Scholastic News/Weekly Reader for all second grade students during the 2013-14 school year; and $2,970 for transportation to Star Base program at Fort Custer for all fifth grade students, for a total of $5,642. • Held a first reading on board policies regarding board electoral process, employ- ment of the superintendent, non-reemployment of the superintendent, non-renewal of administrative contracts, staff discipline, termination and resignation, probationary teachers, students on the sex offender registry or with criminal convictions, staff use of wireless communication devices, student network and Internet acceptable use and safety, staff network and Internet acceptable use and safety, student records, relations with special interest groups, advertising and commercial activities, post-insurance compliance for taxexempt obligations, organizational meetings, nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination and equal educational opportunity, dual enrollment, personal communication devices, grant funding, purchasing, criminal justices information security, graduation requirements, student assessment, physical education, online/blended learning program and comprehensive school health education. • Heard a presentation from district food service director Matt Moore regarding the summer lunch program which will provide free lunches for all children ages 18 and under, even those who do not live in the district from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting Monday, June 10, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 23, at Central and Southeastern elementary schools. Busing, funded by a state grant, will be available from four sites in the county. • Accepted the resignations of high school English teacher Lander Bachert and high school Spanish teacher Aaron Eding. • Announced its next regular meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, in the multipurpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — Page 3 Attorney general serves up coffee and ideas at Lincoln Day Dinner by Doug VanderLaan Editor Modeling the meaning he sees in being a public servant, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette turned as many heads with his tableside coffee pouring style as he perked up ears of Barry County Republicans during his Lincoln Day address at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in Hastings May 15. “I was running for election against a longtime incumbent, and I was going to get slain,” recalled Schuette of one of his first runs for public office. “Nobody would even talk to me, so I picked up the pot and offered to fill people’s coffee cups — they had to talk to me then. It kind of became my signature move.” Also a successful one. Schuette, 59, launched a political service career that has taken him from the U.S. Congress where he served from 1986 to 1991, to Michigan’s Department of Agriculture as director from 1991 to 1993, to the Michigan Senate where he served from 1994 to 2002, and then to the Michigan Court of Appeals where he served as a judge until his term expired in 2009. In November 2010, Schuette won election to the position he currently holds as the state’s attorney general. “I kind of view it all as working in the public house,” said Schuette of his varied political experience during a telephone interview following his appearance in Hastings. “If you were building an actual house, you’d have masons for the stone work, you’d have electricians and plumbers and roofers. I’ve worked a lot of different aspects in the public house and it’s been an amalgam of experience — but it’s all public service.” Schuette described for his audience last week his current assignment as heading up “Michigan’s law firm” charged with enforcing, protecting and defending the Constitution. He also shared his campaign savvy on what Republicans need for victory When he took on an incumbent three-term Congressman in one of his first runs for public office, Bill Schuette developed his “signature” campaign style — pouring coffee for restaurant patrons so they’d allow him an introduction. He showed his polish to County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg (left) and Rep. Mike Callton Wednesday, May 15. Ready to assist the attorney general is Walldorff Brewpub waitress Tauri Schils. As a former Congressman, state senator and judge, current Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette provides commentary during his keynote address to Barry County Republicans during the annual Lincoln Day Dinner May 15. in 2014. “There’s five things,” Schuette recounted in his telephone conversation. “One, we need to be the reading-emancipation party. The illiteracy rate in our major cities and in America is in the 40 percent range. If you can’t spell ‘opportunity,’ you’ll never have the chance to participate in opportunity. “Two, we need to be a party of ideas. I was in Congress when Ronald Reagan was president, and we solved a lot of problems. Today, we can’t wring our hands; we’ve got to solve problems like we have in energy and immi- The church and all other buildings will be open free of charge Saturday, at Charlton Park. (File photo) Charlton Park hosting free family fun day Saturday Barry County residents can celebrate the official kick-off to summer at the seventh annual Charlton Park Day Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two new exhibits in the recently renovated Irving D. Charlton Memorial Museum will be on display. Volunteers will be in each building in the historic village ready with crafts, activities or treats. Demonstrations will include the blacksmith, a printer in the print shop and fiber spinning in the township hall. Samples of cookies and bread baked on a wood stove in the Sixberry House and the Bristol Inn will be given. Arts and crafts, balloons and the gift shop will be stationed at the Upjohn House. The Charlton Park Village Foundation has sponsored a bounce house and other inflatables for the kids. Children also can play supervised games on the Village Green, get their faces painted and watch roping demonstrations by Cowboy Tom. The park’s trams will provide brief tours of the park between noon and 3:30 p.m. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department will provide fingerprinting for children, and K9 One Search and Rescue will conduct trained search dog demonstrations. The Barry County Humane Society will have adoptable animals on site. Barry County’s Central Dispatch, road commission, Commission on Aging, libraries, Pennock Hospice and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs – Hastings will be attending with goodies and information. This family-friendly event is held in honor of Barry County residents who have supported the park over the past 77 years. Thanks to generous donors, the entire day is free to everyone. Free grilled hot dogs, chips, popcorn, ice cream and bottled water will be provided to all park visitors. Representatives from the Civil War reenactment and gas and steam engine club will be promoting upcoming park events, and a portable sawmill will be in operation. Music will be provided in the church, featuring an open-microphone format from noon to 2 p.m., and the Coldwater Brass, Joy Bells and Joy Bells 2.0, a children’s hand bell choir, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For the rest of the summer, the park will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to stop by to swim, boat, picnic, hike or tour the village anytime. Historic Charlton Park is located southeast of Hastings at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. For additional information, visit www.charltonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. gration. If we do that, we’ll be rewarded at the ballot box. “Three, we need to be the non-Democrat Party and by that I mean we need to maintain our principles and advocate for the policies that we hold dear. We need to be sure our arguments and our strength of persuasion are the loudest — not combative, not shrill. On issues like marriage and abortion, we need to be persuasive and thoughtful. “Four, we need to be the low-tax, highgrowth party. We can’t buy into bad deals that raise taxes and increase spending. Tax increases are real, and spending reductions are short-lived, if at all. “And, five, we need to be the party of optimism. Ronald Reagan embodied that. He saw an America of unlimited promise with no limits to what we could do. We need to be the shining city on the hill.” On Barry County issues, Schuette was less committal during his telephone conversation, especially on the area’s widespread methamphetamine situation. “It’s an important discussion, meth kills,” Schuette agreed. “Young people, in particular, start experimenting with drugs, they get a bigger kick and want a better high. Law enforcement needs to stand shoulder to shoulder. It’s education, it’s part of parenting, and it’s personal responsibility — all of those issues together.” On Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to cap catastrophic insurance payments to $1 million, Schuette also sidestepped artfully. “I’m watching it carefully and what my role might be, if any,” he said. “Different groups have talked about the role of the attorney general reviewing it, and we’ll see.” Though he enjoyed his visit to Hastings and showed no premature political wobbling, Schuette did concede that his time as a coffee server at the Walldorff may be a helpful backup plan. “I’d love to work at the Walldorff,” he joked as he concluded his telephone conversation. “I don’t know if they’d hire me, though.” School survey shows ‘work to do’ by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With apologies to The Bard, a strategic plan by any other name would smell like a strategic plan. Monday evening, Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings gave the Hastings Board of Education an update on the process to develop the district’s dynamic plan, including the results of a district-wide survey. Earlier this year, the Hastings Area School System received donations from the community to use toward development of a strategic plan. One of the first actions of the strategic plan core committee was to redub the pending one-page document, to be completed in the fall, a ‘dynamic plan’ to reflect the core committee’s belief that the plan would change and grow to reflect changes in the district. “One of the things that we wanted to do to be able to move forward with strategic planning was get a sense of where we are at as a district,” said Geerlings. To gather that information, the strategic planning committee conducted an online survey available to residents, parents and staff on the district’s website. Geerlings said he was pleasantly surprised with the number of people who responded to the survey. “We had over, almost close to 500, responses; and about a little over 100 staff members, and almost 400 parents and community members,” he said. According to the survey, 122, or 26.6 percent, of respondents worked for Hastings Area Schools; 298, or 63.8 percent, of respondents had children enrolled in the district; 30, or 6.4 percent, had grandchildren in the district. Respondents were asked to rate the school buildings with which they are familiar, how welcome they felt, how involved parents are, how safe they believe students are, how concerned the staff is for their children’s welfare and more. In response to whether they felt the district had a positive relationship with members of the community, 37, or 8.2 percent responded ‘definitely yes;’ 204, or 45.3 percent, ‘probably yes;’ 130, or 28.9 percent ‘probably no;’ 37, ‘definitely no;’ and 42, or 9.3 percent, ‘don’t know.’ When asked about the district’s handling of finances during the current school year, 10 respondents, or 2.3 percent, said the district was ‘highly effective;’ 51, or 12 percent, said ‘effective;’ 96, or 22.5 percent, ‘acceptable;’ 158, or 37.1 percent, ‘needs improvement;’ 49, or 11.5 percent ‘ineffective;’ and 62, or 14.6 percent replied they didn’t know. “Looks like we’ve got some work to do to bring that perception up,” said Geerlings. “I think Tim [Hastings Area Schools director of business services Tim Berlin] is doing a great job; and, hopefully, we are getting information out to people as we go through.” Geerlings said when asked to prioritize funding for the district, the greatest number of respondents ranked technology, facilities, class supplies and staff the highest. When asked if they think students in Hastings Area Schools are being provided with sufficient educational options, the largest percentage — 31 percent — disagreed, 15.6 percent strongly disagreed, 20.6 percent agreed, 1.4 percent strongly agreed, 22.3 percent were neutral and 9 percent didn’t know. With regard to academic support for struggling students, such as tutoring, staff assistance and extra academic support, again the largest number, 31.7 percent, disagreed. When asked about their overall satisfaction with Hastings Area Schools, responses were ‘completely satisfied,’ 3.4 percent; ‘very satisfied,’ 32.4 percent; ‘somewhat,’ 44.4 percent; ‘slightly,’ 10.4 percent; ‘not at all satisfied,’ 9.2 percent and less than 1 percent reported that they didn’t know. “You know, we can improve on that,” said Geerlings. “But, this is our baseline, and there are things we can do to work on that.” In the comment portion of the survey strengths listed included staff, community, students, athletics and elementary schools. Comments regarding areas for improvement include facilities, staff, school board and administration, curriculum and educational opportunities, budget and lack of technology. Geerlings reported that in addition to the online survey and the formation of the dynamic planning core and administrative teams, the process of gathering community input on the district’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis, or survey, was completed. Next, focus groups, including representatives from local government, businesses, students, staff and parents and other members of the community were brought in, and finally a task force met for two days to review the results of the polling and develop rough drafts of district’s vision and mission statements, promise and core values as well as its three- to five-year targets. “Once that was written, we sent it to staff and got staff input on that,” Geerlings said. “Sometime soon we will get our core team back together; they will make recommendations on our core values, vision statement, mission statement, promise and district targets. We’ll get that to you hopefully [at the] June meeting. We’ll get board approval, and we will delineate priorities and goals for the next three to five years at the district level and then also, this is key — at the building and department level.” Geerlings said once the plan is complete, the board can expect periodic updates from buildings or departments. 1 Year Personal Loan 1% Interest / 1% APR* Fresh Spring Rates worth celebrating! *Annual percentage rate. Subject to credit review and approval. This is a personal unsecured loan. Rates subject to change. Automatic loan payment from a Hastings City Bank checking account with direct deposit is required to obtain this rate. Minimum loan amount is $5,000. Offer is available only on new Hastings City Bank loans. There are no processing or closing fees on this one year loan special. Example: a $5,000 loan at 1.0% APR would have 12 monthly payments of $418.92. Contact a Hastings City Bank lender for other great rates and terms available. 77578745 www.HastingsCityBank.com 1-888-422-2280 �Page 4 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Graduation is about accepting personal responsibility Cheep eats Jan Atanay of Delton sent this as a follow-up to the photo of a nest-tending mother robin that ran in the May 9 Banner. Reinforcements by human residents to keep the avian residents from slip-sliding away seem to have paid off — if the lively, vocal trio here is any indication. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Jeep sign and drive Do you recognize this photo or anyone in it? Do you know why it was taken? The lone civilian in the white blazer appears to be Gov. William Milliken. Unlike other photos in the Banner archives, this photo does not have the stamp on the back indicating a local photographer, such as Leo Barth or Dick Waite, so this may have been sent to the Banner office with a press release. Can you tell us anything about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of several men gathered at a desk, was accompanied by names written on the back by the late Esther Walton. Dorotha Cooper of Hastings said the man second from the left in the front row is Homer Smith, her dad. Others she recognized were Roger Wiswell (seated, second from right), John Armbruster Jr. (seated, right), George “Buzz” Youngs (standing, left) and Stan Cummings (standing, third from right). What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Last week: The Michigan House of Representatives is considering a bill that would allow municipalities to decide if dogs are allowed to sit with their owners in restaurants offering outdoor seating. More than 4,000 restaurants nationwide already allow the practice. Should Michigan? 55% 45% Yes No For this week: Federal legislation is being considered that would require businesses doing more than $1 million in online sales to charge a sales tax for all online purchases. Should Michigan residents buying online merchandise be charged a sales tax? q Yes q No (Repeated question from May 9 edition. Our own online difficulties prevented the question’s appearance and online voting.) Most high school students can’t wait to graduate and get on with the rest of their lives. Their first assignment, though, as they accept the responsibilities of adulthood, should be to take time to plan what they want to do and to build a design for accomplishing those plans. Whether the plan is to continue education, join the military or start looking for a job, the reality of transitioning from a student to a young adult and setting out on the plan for the rest of their lives can be a daunting task. For the past 13 years, these students have been answering to their parents, teachers, coaches and other adults. Now, suddenly upon graduation, the responsibility for their behavior rests mostly on their shoulders. One thing I’ve realized over the years is that there’s a great deal of knowledge and people available to help these new young adults if they are willing to take the time to research and simply ask for help. Dr. Benjamin Mays, a minister, educator, scholar and the president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, was a mentor to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. who once said something that always comes back to me at this time of graduations and new beginnings. “The tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goals, the tragedy lies in not having any goals to reach,” Mays said. “It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It is not a disaster to be unable to capture your ideals, but it is a disaster to have no ideals to capture. It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach.” A couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to speak during the Hastings Rotary Club’s annual recognition of the high school’s Rotary Top 10 students. As part of my address, I told the students of the two presidents who challenged our nation to do great things. Dwight Eisenhower, our 34th president, who was one of six boys, grew up with a strong work ethic and a religious background. He was conditioned early in life by a competitive atmosphere that instilled in him a sense of self-reliance that served him well throughout his life. Eisenhower is remembered for his crusade against communism, the interstate highway system and the Defense Advanced Research Project, which eventually led to the Internet. But he was also the driving force behind the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, which began our discovery of space. “Ike,” as he was popularly known, took a country at the end of World War II with thousands of returning veterans and promoted the expansion of business and industry across the nation, making it possible for returning veterans to find jobs. Eisenhower was followed by another great president, John F. Kennedy, who also challenged Americans to be better than they were. In his 1960 nomination speech, Kennedy said, “The New Frontier of which I speak is not a set of promises — it is a set of challenges.” Kennedy went on say, “It’s not what I intend to offer the American people, but what I intend to ask of them. We can have faith in the future, only if we have faith in ourselves.” That’s something we should ask our graduates to embrace — a message of selfreliance and a strong determination to do what’s necessary to become better citizens. Kennedy called for new invention, innovation, imagination and decision. He didn’t want the people to ask what government could do for them, he wanted each of us to determine what we could do to contribute to making us a stronger nation. Both presidents distinguished their presidencies by convincing us to do more for ourselves — not as conformists, but rather by accepting responsibility. That’s what today’s graduates should consider when they prepare their road maps for the future. Both presidents professed hard work, selfreliance and a determination as qualities necessary to make a stronger nation. Graduation ceremonies are a time for speeches and celebration, but, within a few weeks, the reality will set in for our new graduates as will the importance of thinking about their next moves, which should become a focus of their attention. It’s a fact that people who take to time to plan, set goals or simply create road maps for their lives are more successful than those who just live life every day dealing with whatever comes their way. For me, growing up and living in a small community has helped shape who I am and what I wanted to accomplish. It’s my hope that this year’s graduates will take the time to evaluate who they are and what they hope to achieve because, as Kennedy said more than 50 years ago, it’s not about what the county can do for you that will make a difference — it’s the commitment you make to the nation that will help create our new frontier. Barry County courts willing to help students most in need Barry County youths who find themselves in troubled situations have no excuses because of the strong support network available throughout the area. In last week’s Banner, we ran a story explaining how the three Barry County courts plan to provide funding to each of the five schools in the county for a program that will support young people in need so that they can participate in extracurricular programs like sports, band camp, Science Olympiad competitions and even attend a school prom. The program will be available to students in the Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley, Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg school districts. The funds will be held in trust and disbursed by a simple request from school officials, so the money will be available when the students need it the most. The funds come from a trust established in 1926 by Robert B. Messer Trust that continues to help children throughout the county. This is just one of the many programs available to area youths, giving them opportunities they might not have otherwise. The Barry Community Foundation is another organization that funds various programs for area youths through special programs. For example, the Write Away Competition, the Hastings High School wireless system, transportation for Gilmore Garage Works students, books for kindergartners, Youth Quest, Safe Routes to School, Music First, Science Olympiad and Circle of Giving training to fifth graders are just a few of the programs available to residents — and especially youths — is they are in need for them. The Barry United Way also offers programs for youths and needy families. Due to generous contributions from area citizens, the United Way is able to support local programs like 4-H, the YMCA, programs offered by parks and recreational departments and Leadership Barry County Youth Quest. The United Way also supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Kids, Toys for Barry County Kids at Christmas, and a backpack program along with local food initiatives. These are just a few of the programs focusing on area youths. The United Way also maintains a number of programs to assist adults, seniors and the others when they need it most. These and many other Barry County organizations do an exceptional job in making life a little better for so many. When you’re asked to support these worthy organizations, do so. Organizations like these make our community a better place for all of us. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 23 — Movie Memories enjoys the little gem “Rope,” starring Jimmy Stewart, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 — preschool story time enjoys “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, library closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28 — toddler story time basks in the sunshine, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess , 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — Page 5 State News Roundup State retail sales rebound in April Welfare recipients should be drug tested Drug testing is needed to ensure that bridge card recipients are feeding their children. The bridge card system, the new food stamp program, provides food for hungry families. It is meant to be a ‘hand up,’ not a permanent hand-out. Unfortunately, some people abuse the system and find a way to sell or trade their bridge cards to buy illegal drugs and alcohol. When that happens, the results are children go hungry. I have personally seen fooddeprived children in the foster child system whose parents have chosen drug addiction over the welfare of their kids. Many schools have gone to a free breakfast and lunch program to ensure that children are fed so they can learn. Most workers are drug tested before employment. Especially those who work with machinery and around others for safety reasons. A local county economic director reported to me that recently a factory wanted 14 workers. Fourteen qualified people were sent to apply and 11 failed the drug test. Taxpayers cannot afford to pay people to sit home and use illegal drugs. Welfare is intended to be a temporary help and restore ablebodied people to employment. The Michigan House is working on a drugtesting program for welfare recipients who show signs of abuse. I will be supporting this in the Senate. A constituent of Eaton Rapids challenged me to take a drug test. Accepting his challenge, I had an employment agency send me to a local lab just like they do all job applicants. I paid for the test out of my own funds and went through the same procedure as everyone else. I tested clean, of course, and will provide results to anyone who wants to see them. Drug testing of welfare recipients is important to restore families to employment and to ensure children are not hungry. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residdence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters that are printed out to be legible or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov Michigan’s retail industry bounced back in April after two months of subpar performance, according to a May 22 press release from the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Retailers’ expectations for the next three months also climbed. “Two months of job gains, lower gasoline prices and consumers itching for spring offset the effects of April’s poor weather and the drag of higher payroll taxes,” said James P. Hallan, MRA president and CEO. “May’s warm weather should encourage consumers to continue spending at a good clip.” The April Michigan Retail Index found that 46 percent of retailers increased sales over the same month last year, while 34 percent recorded declines and 20 percent saw no change. The results create a seasonally adjusted performance index of 54.0, up from 47.8 in March. A year ago April it was 52.6. The index gauges the performance of the state’s overall retail industry, based on monthly surveys conducted by MRA and the Federal Reserve. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity; the higher the number, the stronger the activity. Looking forward, 59 percent of retailers expect sales during May to July to increase over the same period last year, while 10 percent project a decrease and 31 percent no change. At the national level, April retail sales excluding autos, gasoline and building materials increased as well, rising .5 percent, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. Education, roads to benefit in state budget The governor and legislative leaders agreed Tuesday on spending targets for next year’s state budget, with the bulk of increased revenue from Michigan’s growing economy going to the key priorities of K-12 education and state roads. Gov. Rick Snyder, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and House Speaker Jase Bolger acknowledge work remains to be done before the budget is signed, but that the setting of spending targets is a significant accomplishment in moving the process forward. The agreement follows last week’s revenue estimating conference, which projected an additional $482.6 million in one-time available revenue in FY 2013, and another $219.3 million in ongoing revenue in FY 2014. The increase in revenue is due primarily to stronger-than-expected collections from income tax annual and withholding payments as well as business tax collections. Specific highlights of the target agreement include: An additional $350 million in funding for Michigan’s transportation infrastructure and the improvement of Michigan roads. An additional $140 million in direct support for K-12 schools. The balanced budget target agreement provides yet another deposit into the state’s budget stabilization fund, or rainy day fund. The additional $75 million will bring the fund balance to $580 million, further solidifying Michigan’s strong financial position. SBA is governed by a five-member board of trustees appointed by the governor, with advice and consent of the Senate. The full text of the order can be found online, www.michigan.gov/snyder Funding for early childhood education is solidified at $65 million in FY 2014 with another $65 million targeted for FY 2015, establishing a strong foundation for effective learning that will last throughout a child’s life. The governor’s recommendation for the Healthy Kids Dental program is supported with requested funding to help provide needed dental care for low-income children. Snyder and legislative leaders are targeting June 1 to finish work on the budget, in keeping with the early completion dates of the last two years. Timely completion of the budget is important because it gives schools and municipalities time to do their planning. Healthy habits focus of exhibit in Kalamazoo The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is making it easier for families to get fit and get active this summer. From June 22 to Sept. 8, the museum will host “Eat Well, Play Well.” The exhibit encourages families to explore fun and easy ways to get healthier by increasing exercise and eating better. This national focus on improved health is an idea that First Lady Michelle Obama has endorsed through her “Let’s Move!” initiative. The traveling exhibit uses bilingual, handson displays to explore basic nutrition and fitness while allowing visitors to practice healthy eating and physical activities in simulated situations. The interactive activities explain the scientific research that underlies recommendations for healthy eating. The eye-opening “Sizing Up Servings” area includes a challenge to match recommended serving sizes to everyday objects. “Balancing Act” tests stamina and balancing abilities. Visitors step onto a circular balance board while a timer shows how long they can stay balanced. “Calories In, Calories Out” has visitors pedal a hand cycle and then choose from five different foods. The activity demonstrates that it takes a lot of exercise to burn off the calories from junk food, compared with healthier choices. To reinforce these healthy lifestyle concepts, the exhibit includes take-home guides with family activities, healthy food suggestions and links to other resources. The guides are available in both English and Spanish. To celebrate the exhibit, the museum’s Summer Hands-On Happenings, “Kids in Motion” are all related to having fun with exercise and healthy foods. The free sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays from June 26 to August 7. “Eat Well, Play Well” was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Admission to the Museum and its exhibits is free. Land bank now part of MSHDA Gov. Rick Snyder Monday issued an executive order that transfers the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority from the Michigan Strategic Fund to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Both entities are currently housed in Michigan Strategic Fund. “This strategic reorganization allows MSHDA to strengthen its partnership with the Michigan Land Bank as the agencies continue to work jointly on redevelopment initiatives to improve our communities,” Snyder said. “It is important to make the most efficient use of our resources as we continue to ensure the most responsive, best customer service state government.” The MLB and MSHDA work closely on many efforts to revitalize Michigan communities, including blight elimination and the successful Neighborhood Stabilization Programs. The MLB was established in 2003 and promotes economic growth in Michigan through the acquisition and sale of public property and the support of local land bank operations. The order also transfers the state building authority from the department of technology, management, and budget to the department of treasury. The SBA was organized in 1964 and its purpose is to acquire, construct, equip and renovate buildings and equipment for the use of the State of Michigan, including public universities and community colleges. The Body identified as missing Middleville man matched to confirm Poll’s identity. The sheriff’s department had been searching for Poll since he was reported missing and organized a community search with more than 100 volunteers looking for Poll March 9. Leaf said there are no apparent signs of foul play. Officials are still waiting for toxicology reports from the medical examiner. Leaf said Poll’s death remains under investigation. The Poll family wanted to thank the community and all the volunteers who helped search for Lucas. They also thanked the media for helping get Lucas’ name and photo out to the public to aid in the search. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A body discovered in the Thornapple River Sunday has been positively identified as missing Middleville man, Lucas Poll, according to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Poll was reported missing March 1 after family and friends said they last heard from him Feb. 26. Kayakers found the body Sunday around 4 p.m. along the river near Garbow Road north of Middleville in Thornapple Township, police said. Leaf said the body was not immediately identified. It was sent to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing at the Michigan State Police crime lab for an autopsy where dental records were U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. 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Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC 07623782 77578646 �Page 6 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77578695 Worship Together Area Obituaries Jennie Decker Larry Richards Hollenbeck Robert Joe Stowell ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service times: 9 a.m. with nursery and preschool available and 11 a.m. with nursery, preschool and kids’ church available. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Worship Services: 9:15 a.m. and Children’s & Teen Sunday School (ages 2 thru 12th grade) and Adult Clas. 10:45 a.m. & Children’s Junior Church (4 through 4th grade). 6:00 p.m. Junior and Senior High Youth Group. Wednesday Midweek programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 26 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. May 26 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; May 29 - Wordwatchers Bible Study 10 a.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org 102 Cook Hastings 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Robert Joe Stowell, age 85, of Grand Rapids and formerly Hastings, passed away May 18, 2013, peacefully at home. Bob was born May 31, 1928 in Hastings, the son of Chester and Florabelle (Willits) Stowell. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1946. Bob married Betty Jean Fuller on July 3, 1949. Bob honorably served in the US Marines during World War II, stationed in Hawaii. After returning from the war, he worked with his father in his building business at Stowell’s Construction Company for several years. In 1954 he began work at the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Michigan. Bob was employed for 30 years, until his retirement. He held a number of positions, while employed for the DNR, his favorite being in forest fire prevention and control. Bob loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Cutlerville and the Caledonia Gun Club. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Florabelle and Chester Stowell; wife, Betty Stowell; daughter, Elizabeth Jane Stowell; and aunt, Gertrude O’‚Keefe. Bob is survived by his daughters, Debbie Stowell of Grand Rapids, and Kathy Barr of Mason; son, Robert Earl Stowell of Byron Center; daughter-in-law, Jeri Lyn Stowell of Byron Center; granddaughters, Abbie Stowell of Byron Center; grandsons, Emery Barr, Austin Barr and Lucas Barr, all of Mason, and Adam Stowell of Byron Center; nephew, Steven (Sara) Stowell of Colorado Springs, CO; niece, Kristen Caldwell of Park City, Utah and nephew, Kim Fuller of Weslaco, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org or a charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #45. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message to the family. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Fiberglass Products 945-2471 Larry Richards Hollenbeck, age 73, left his extraordinary earthly life behind to investigate the backroads, campgrounds, mountains and shorelines of Heaven on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from Spectrum-Butterworth Hospital. He was born April 4, 1940, in Flint, to Floyd and Frances Hollenbeck. He was a competitive swimmer in high school, even trying out for the 1956 Olympics, and graduated in 1958 from Flint Central. He served in the Michigan National Guard and married Penny Lou Case in 1961; they divorced in 1978. As he would say, in his previous life, he was a salesman for many years. He then married Margaret Steward in 1978 and they moved to Hastings in 1981. For 13 years he served as Barry County Civil Defense Director, he and his wife owned and operated Hollenbeck’s Laundry for many years, he delivered the Grand Rapids Press and The Reminder, and will be remembered by all of Hastings for selling “the best hotdogs this side of the Mississippi” on the downtown street corner for over 20 years. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church for over 30 years and went on many work camp mission trips. Larry had many passions throughout his life including bicycling, sailing, cross country skiing, raising chickens, camping, visiting historic sites, riding one of his scooters, and sharing his opinion, or words of wisdom, or wild stories with anyone who would listen. He will be profoundly missed by his wife, Margaret; his children, D’Anne and Severiano Ramos of Brighton, Kristin and Bill St. Marie of Lansing, Andy Hollenbeck of Hastings; his grandchildren, Rachelle and Hallie St. Marie, Cristian and Jordan Ramos; and his sister Gertrude Bailey of Davison. Larry proudly donated his body to Michigan State University and a memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Hastings First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., MI 49058. Visitation with the family at 2 p.m., service at 3 p.m. and a meal following. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church for the dome restoration fund, or to the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven. Condolences or memories may be posted to Hollenbeck’s Hotdogs facebook page or emailed to lamahollenbeck@yahoo.com. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory for the family. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Lucas C. Poll FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Lauer Family Funeral Homes LAKE ODESSA, MI - Jennie Decker, age 51, of Lake Odessa, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer, Saturday, May 18, 2013. She was born on December 30, 1961 daughter of Joanna (Brower) and Ned Herrick. Jennie moved to the Lake Odessa area in 1995 where she worked at Larry Neil Agency in Hastings, Koops Funeral Chapel and Robin Chase Insurance. On July 23, 1999 she married Brian Decker. She was best known for her optimistic outlook and unwavering faith. Besides being a devoted wife and mother, Jennie loved music and cruising around in her Jeep Wrangler. As her own struggles with cancer continued, she actively reached out to others battling the disease. Also, she was active in both Relay for Life and the Susan G. Komen Cancer foundation. She was a longtime member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, where she was very much loved. Jennie will be dearly missed by husband, Brian; son, Jared (Joe Barnwell) Bickford of Howell; daughter, Chelsea (Dave) Zook of Lake Odessa; mother, Joanna Herrick of Fort Wayne, IN; stepsons, Matt (Holly) of Wayland, Andrew (Liz) of New Jersey and Joe Decker of Woodland; brother, Jeff (Raye) Jacobs of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Jill (Steve) Sosenheimer of Fort Wayne, IN; mother-inlaw, Virginia Decker of Lake Odessa; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Darlene) of Lyons, Allen (Kathy) of Hastings, Jim (Terri) of Hastings and Steve (Jackie) Decker of Rockford and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father, Ned Herrick and father-in-law, Orville Decker. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 24, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 E. Brown Road, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 at 11 a.m. Memorials may be given to the Susan G Komen Foundation or the Lake Odessa Public Library. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Lucas C. Poll was born June 7, 1982 in Grand Rapids, the son of Lee and Sandra (McIntyre) Poll. Lucas loved to walk, play video games, watch old movies, TV shows and dogs. Lucas is survived by his parents, Lee and Sandra Poll of Hastings; brother, Douglas Poll of Byron Center; sister, Shannon Poll of Grand Rapids; grandmothers, Carol McIntyre of Hastings and Mary Hoffer of Kentwood; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Lucas was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett and Thelma Poll; grandfathers, Norm McIntyre and Ralph M. Hoffer. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Middleville, where a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Barry County Mental Health. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message to the Lucas' family. Goodbye... After owning and operating Hair Care Center on South Jefferson Street in Hastings for over 34 years, I am closing the shop. Happily, it has been over a year and a half since I remarried and life has taken me in an entirely different direction. Together, we plan to spend our time together and with our respective families. Sincere thanks to all my clients for the opportunity to serve your beauty needs all these years. I appreciate your loyal patronage, your many stories, jokes, travel experiences, photos, the fun and laughter, and, of course, for all your thoughtful gifts. I truly will miss all of you and only ask that you extend to us the same health and happiness that I wish for all of you. A fond farewell, Donna Long-DeLaat 07628680 �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — Page 7 Joan Martha Boyce HASTINGS, MI - Joan Martha Boyce, age 79, of Hastings passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at home with family and loved ones. She was born September 8, 1933 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of Floyd W. and Erissa A. (Burton) Webster. Joan graduated from Wellsboro High School. She married Edward Boyce on December 3, 1970. She was employed by Bright Metals (1985) and Michigan Bulb (1990). Joan’s hobbies included gardening, reading, playing cards and fishing. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and friends. Joan was preceded in death by Floyd and Erissa Webster, Ward Webster, Reed Webster, Jacquelyn, Vaughn Webster, and Helen Coolidge. Joan is survived by her husband, Edward Boyce of Hastings;, daughters, Tari (Stan) Labinski of Hastings and Shawn Weers (Manny Fuentes) of Hudsonville; granddaughter, Tonya Boyce, of Hastings; grandson, Shane Hills of Freeport; granddaughter, Tiffany Weers of Dorr; grandson, Billy Weers of Jenison; great-grandsons, Landyn Irish of Hastings, Masyn Stuckey of Hastings, Toryn Hills of Freeport; sister, Diane (Richard) Killingstad of Wellsboro, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI or Commission on Aging, Meals on Wheels program, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Hastings Moose Lodge, Social Quarters, 128 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Dorothy Jones MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Dorothy Jones, of Middleville, passed away May 16, 2013, at Spectrum Health Continuing Care, Grand Rapids. Dorothy was born June 9, 1932 in St. Johns, the daughter of Raymond and Julia (Doty) Fell. Dorothy loved spending time with her family and traveling. Dorothy was a true Gun Laker, having spent most of her life there and running a hardware store, snowmobile store and heating and cooling business. She also sold Avon for many years as well, and retired from Stihl Southeast in Florida. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Rick (Tracy) Jones of Coco Beach, FL, and Craig Jones of Grand Rapids; sister, Shirley Howard of Gun Lake; six grandchildren and one great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Jones; daughter, Cynthia Jones; son, Scott Jones and granddaughter, Lindsay Jones. The family received friends, Sunday, May 19, at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where a funeral service was conducted Monday, May 20, 201. Burial took place in Yankee Springs Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or the American Lung Association will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Dorothy's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. Richard Yarger Richard Yarger, age 87, former Carlton Township Supervisor, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in the Palliative Care Unit at VA Medical Care, Battle Creek, after a long illness. Dick was the son of Vern and Lucille (Demaray) Yarger, born in Grand Rapids, Dec. 9, 1925. He was three years old when his parents moved to the farm near Rogers Corners. He went to school for eight years at Rogers School, then on to Hastings High School Class of 1943. He and his wife both were members of the class having its 70th anniversary this year. He worked at E.W. Bliss after graduating until he enlisted in the Navy, Nov. 15, 1944, and served as an air crewman. He was stationed in Memphis, TN, Norman, OK and at Norman he graduated from Aviation Ordinance School June 2, 1945. On the same day, he married Juanita Swift at the First Methodist Church of Oklahoma City, OK. Richard was later stationed in Percell in Oklahoma, Corpus Christi, TX and Naval Air Station in Glenview, IL. Seaman First Class Yarger was discharged May 5, 1946 at Great Lakes Naval Station. Back to E.W. Bliss until he started farming full time in 1951, a dairy and crop family farm. Dick served on many ag related boards. In 1953, he was selected Carlton Township Treasurer and later supervisor of Carlton until September 1991, when he retired. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Yarger; children, Russ (Valarie) Yarger, Jim and (Dana) Yarger; and Jolene (Terry) Roudebush; three grandsons and four granddaughters and nine great grandchildren and brother-in-law and wife, Darwin and Marian Swift. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law, Orson Swift, Garwood and Lenore Swift, Glenn Swift, Audrey and Mason Tobias, Irene and Bob Myers, Lois and Boots Williams and Ralph and Madeline Swift. Dick is survived by many cousins as well as a host of friends and neighbors. Private burial will be held next week at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to L.J. Bauer American Legion Post #45, 2160 S.M37, Hastings, MI 49058 for their burial services fund or Freeport Museum, 127 S. Warren St., Freeport, MI 49325. Connors to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Angus-Grider John and Sheri Angus of Bellevue, MI and Ken and Debbi Wood of Hastings, MI announce the engagement of their children Charitie Blaine Angus to Ryan Nicholas Grider. Charitie is a graduate of Bellevue High School and a Rehab Director at Heather Hills Rehab & Care Center in Grand Rapids. Ryan is a Maple Valley High School graduate and a CNC Programmer/Prototyper with Atwood Marine in Lowell, MI. A 2014 wedding is planned. Jim and Diane Williams celebrate 50th anniversary Please join family and friends to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Jim and Diane Williams on Saturday, June 1, 2013, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI. No gifts, please – your presence is a gift. Earl and Gail Connor will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 25, 2013. They were married in Grand Rapids and reside in Hastings. They raised three children, Randy (Linda) of Hastings, Tammy of Georgia and Victor of Orlando, Florida. They have two grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren. Earl and Gail enjoy going to garage sales and family time. Newborn Babies Eula Curtiss celebrates 80th birthday Eula (Vermilya) Curtiss, celebrating her 80th birthday on May 26. You are invited to extend greetings with a card or note to 5415 Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Eula grew up in Ionia, married Clyde Curtiss in 1960, mother of six children, and proud grandmother. She has enjoyed farm life and was employed at JCPenney Co. for 49 years. Eli Douglas, born at Pennock Hospital on May 1, 2013 at 1:19 p.m. to Jake and Emilee McDiarmid of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Angel Lee-Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on May 5, 2013 at 8:02 p.m. to Cheyenne Burd and Jacob Ballard of Woodland/Ionia. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. ***** Dylan Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on May 6, 2013 at 7:54 a.m. to Erin and Joe Elliston of Nashville. ***** Devin William, born at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2013 at 10:10 p.m. to Jessica Wood and David Rose of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. ***** Colt Arlo, born at Pennock Hospital on May 8, 2013 at 3:36 p.m. to Michael and Diana Pierson of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20 inches long. ***** Madison Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on May 10, 2013 at 7:47 a.m. to Mistie and Brian Margraf of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Harmony Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on May 10, 2013 at 8:52 a.m. to Laci and Carlos Rogers of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** McKenzie Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on May 11, 2013 at 2:18 p.m. to Katie and Jake Lawless of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Evan Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on May 12, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. to Becky and Shawn Olmstead of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Conan Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on May 13, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. to Desirae and Jacob Stanton of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. ***** Keaton Arbor, born at Pennock Hospital on May 13, 2013 at 8:10 a.m. to Kasey and Alec Rice of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Special services for military personnel shares other useful information about disability benefits, including how veterans can receive expedited processing of disability claims. It is important to note that benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. Even active-duty military members who continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave should consider applying for disability benefits if they are unable to work due to a disabling condition. Activeduty status and receipt of military pay does not necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Receipt of military payments should never stop someone from applying for disability benefits from Social Security. At Social Security, we honor all those who served in the military and we remember those who died for their country. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. 77578259 by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memorial Day is a day when we all come together to honor those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom and the principles we hold dear in this country. At Social Security, we offer a wide range of services for our service members. Families of fallen military heroes may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits. Learn more about these benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm. For service members who return home with injuries, Social Security is here to help. Visit our Wounded Warriors website, www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. We use an expedited process for military service members who become disabled while on active military service, regardless of where the disability occurs. The Wounded Warriors website answers a number of commonly asked questions and �Page 8 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock This weekend is time to remember veterans of our country’s past wars. The Depot Complex will be busy with exhibit entries welcomed on Thursday afternoon. The Veterans recognition is Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. when the Veteran of the Year will be announced. The exhibits will be in place for the long weekend. The museum will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday, noon to 5 , making it convenient for visitors to go directly from Memorial Day services to the museum. These hours are set also to accommodate any visitors from out of town who visit on Monday. Light refreshments will be served Friday evening following the program. There was an error in last week’s column concerning the huge new grain silo being built on Musgrove Highway near M-66. The farm belongs to Brian Haskin. In years past, it was the farm of the late Gerald Williams. Then it was a Brodbeck farm, but now it is a Haskins farm. Work continues on the bed for the silo. Workmen were filling the huge circle with sand last week. Digging has begun for the new line running from Twin City Foods to the Lakewood wastewater plant on Harwood Road between Bonanza and Tupper Lake roads. The pipes have been laid for the quarter-mile from Jordan Lake Highway to Fourth Avenue. In the process, the Hummels have lost most of their front lawn. Some of the work was done in the evening to to avoid traffic coming into the Cargill plant, which each day receives several tanker loads of liquid eggs. Virginia Decker was hostess for her Ruth Circle of Central United Methodist Church Thursday afternoon. The chicken and biscuit dinner at Central United Methodist Church was well attended Friday evening with diners enjoying the following concert by Jeff Speas. He had written some of the music he performed. First Congregational Church held its annual mother/daughter dinner Wednesday evening with a meal served in the dining room and then a film in the sanctuary of a craft group which over 40 years has been doing crewel embroidery on huge panels of fabric to adorn their guild hall. One can hardly imagine the design that was commissioned and then reproduced onto squares of fabric of manageable sizes for individual stitchers. The work produced not only a thing of beauty and history but also a cohesive cluster of workers who became a support group for each other. The entire project was done to declare Glory to God. Some of the family groups filled a table for the dinner. At Central United Methodist Church Sunday graduates were honored early in the service. They gathered in front and each in turn told of his or her future plans. Graduates were Tabitha Landon, Joe Decker, Jenna Klynstra who graduated from Saranac, Robert Shears who graduated from NorthPointe High School in Grand Rapids. College graduates present were Ashley Barcroft and Matthew Singh who received their masters doctor degrees from MSU School of Human Medicine. They will not enter Spectrum in Grand Rapids for their years of residency. Alethians met Tuesday at the Phil Shetterly home. After business plans were made for the July12 chicken barbecue, they enjoyed a dramatic film narrated by Charlton Heston in scenes from Bible times with his text from the King James Version of Scripture. The Tri-River Museum Network met Tuesday with representatives from Freeport, Clarksville, Saranac, Lake Odessa and Bowne Township among many others. Orpha Stiffler was present with some ideas she has for historical museum tours. A gentleman from Elk Rapids was present with his array of books published by small groups or local authors. Many representatives reported good attendance Sunday for the recent Spring Into the Past free museum tour, but poor turnout Saturday, which was a beautiful day for people to be outside. The free movies at the Ionia Theater for June will be on Mongolia, an RV trip from Key West to Alaska in two segments and history of the Oregon Trail. EDWARD JONES If rates rise, what should you do with bonds? Interest rates are at historic lows. But they will rise eventually. If you invest in fixedincome vehicles, such as bonds, what might higher rates mean for you? As is almost always the case in the investment world, there’s no simple answer. First, it’s important to distinguish between shortterm and long-term interest rates. The Federal Reserve is determined to keep short-term rates low until unemployment improves, but, in the meantime, longer-term rates may well rise. Depending on your situation, a rise in longterm rates can present both opportunity and concern. The opportunity: Rising rates can mean greater income if you invest in newly issued bonds. The concern: If you already own longer-term bonds, and rates rise, the value of your bonds will fall. That’s because other investors won’t want to pay full price for your bonds when they can get new ones at higher rates. Even if the value of your long-term bonds falls, isn’t it worthwhile to hold on to them? After all, as long as your bond doesn’t default — and if the bond is considered “investment grade,” a default is unlikely — you will get a steady source of income and you’ll receive the full value of your bond back at maturity. Aren’t these valuable benefits? They are indeed — but they may be more relevant for short-term bonds. Longer-term bonds — those of 10-year duration or longer — are more subject to inflation risk than shorter-term bonds. Of course, we’ve experienced low inflation for a number of years, but, over time, even mild inflation can add up. When this happens, and you own a long-term bond whose rate doesn’t change, you could face a potential loss of purchasing power. One of the reasons that long-term bonds pay high- er interest rates than short-term bonds is because the issuers of longer-term instruments are rewarding you for taking on this additional inflation risk. Consequently, simply holding on to longterm bonds — especially very long-term ones, such as those that mature in 30 years — may not be the best strategy. If you review your fixed-income holdings and find that they skew strongly toward longer-term bonds, you may want to consider reducing your exposure in this area. If you did sell some of these bonds, you could use the proceeds to help build a “bond ladder” — which may be one of the best ways to invest in bonds. To create this ladder, you need to invest in bonds of varying maturities. When market rates are low, you’ll still have your longerterm bonds earning higher interest rates, thereby paying you more income. And when market rates rise, you can reinvest your maturing short-term bonds at the higher rates. You must evaluate whether the bonds held within the bond ladder are consistent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances. If you own bonds, you do need to be aware of where interest rates are — and where they may be headed. Nonetheless, as we have seen, you don’t have to be at the mercy of rate movements. By keeping yourself informed and choosing the right strategies, you can benefit from owning bonds and other fixedincome vehicles in all interest-rate environments. Before investing in bonds, you should understand the risks involved, including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the investor can lose principal value if the investment is sold prior to maturity. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 36.92 -.24 AT&T 36.94 -.29 BP PLC 43.56 +.45 CMS Energy Corp 28.81 +.20 Coca-Cola Co 42.34 -.18 Conagra 35.65 -.04 Eaton 68.69 +3.60 Family Dollar Stores 64.02 +.48 Fifth Third Bancorp 18.30 +.39 Flowserve CP 171.89 +7.03 Ford Motor Co. 14.95 +.68 General Mills 49.36 -1.27 General Motors 33.40 +1.85 Intel Corp. 24.15 +.31 Kellogg Co. 65.43 +.15 McDonald’s Corp 102.14 +.94 Perrigo Co. 118.65 -1.73 Pfizer Inc. 28.78 -.62 Sears Holding 59.79 +2.66 Spartan Motors 5.75 +.13 Spartan Stores 17.68 +.03 Stryker 69.24 +.03 TCF Financial 14.48 -.23 Walmart Stores 77.39 -1.39 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1374.46 $22.40 15,387 533M -275.88 -1.02 +172 -117M New source of natural gas 77578710 77578713 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Water Treatment Chemicals REQUEST FOR BIDS Waste Water Treatment Chemicals The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of chemicals for use at the City’s Water Treatment Plant: Poly/ortho blend phosphate; Liquid chlorine; Hydrofluosilicic Acid (HFS). Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid – Water Treatment Chemicals”. Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services 77578773 The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of chemicals for use at the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant: Liquid aluminum sulfate hydrate solution; Polymer. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid – Waste Water Treatment Chemicals”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77578773 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE No Primary Election August 6, 2013 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that due to the lack of multiple candidates, no primary election will be necessary on August 6, 2013 for City offices (Mayor, members of City Council, and the Board of Review). All candidates who filed valid petitions will be placed on the November 5, 2013 general election ballot. Any questions regarding this notice may be addressed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 or at 269.945.2468. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77578751 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear comments and make a determination on the establishment of a final assessment roll for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2013. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services to disabled persons wishing to attend these hearings upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/9452468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk 77578775 by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters The name “natural gas” might be a puzzle. After all, how could there be such a thing as unnatural gas? The reason we call natural gas what we do has to do with history. There was a day that people made burnable gas by heating coal. The gases that came off the coal were piped around cities where they did things like light street lamps and even power cook stoves in homes. Coal gas, as it was known, had its down side. For one thing, it often contained carbon monoxide. And it took energy to make the gas, so it never could be truly cheap. Happily, geologists figured out that a gas from within the Earth would burn well. Because it came from Mother Nature rather than being manufactured by people, folks called the new energy source “natural gas.” In time, natural gas replaced coal gas. Natural gas is mostly made up of what a chemist would call methane. Methane is made of a carbon atom bound to four hydrogen atoms. Methane itself is odorless. In order to help people detect leaks of natural gas, a scent is added to it. If you’ve even once sniffed treated natural gas, you remember the distinctive odor and you’ll know if a natural gas leak is occurring in your kitchen. In recent years a lot more natural gas has come online in our country due to new mining methods including hydraulic fracturing or fracking. Fracking allows the extraction of natural gas and sometimes petroleum from rocks including shale. But an even newer development may add a lot more natural gas to what people can burn each year. Some 50 miles out to sea, Japanese researchers and engineers have liberated the main ingredient of natural gas from what’s called methane hydrates that lie on the sea floor. At a depth of over 3,000 feet, the Japanese tapped a vast reservoir of natural gas bound up in frozen water under high pressure on the sea floor. The hydrates are made of methane molecules trapped in ice. Some call the hydrates “ice that burns” or “fire ice” because you can ignite it with a match. The United States Geological Survey has put out a fact sheet on the subject of methane hydrates. Total natural gas reserves are often measured in trillion cubic feet (or TCF for short). Worldwide the USGS reports that estimates of resources of conventional natural gas are about 13,000 TCF. It’s not so easy to estimate what methane hydrates on the sea floor and in permafrost may contain, but the USGS fact sheet gives this resource the range of 100,000 to almost 300 million TCF. Not all of the gas may be extractable, but clearly the total amount of methane hydrates in the world is immense. Another way of thinking about how large are the resources that methane hydrates represent is to consider how much carbon is in the ice crystals. The USGS states that the volume of carbon in methane hydrates is estimated to be twice the carbon contained in all types of fossil fuels the world around (including in coal). The Japanese are particularly interested in methane hydrates off their shores because they don’t have other fossil fuels to exploit. They are therefore likely to lead the rest of the world in looking for ways to mine underwater methane hydrates. Like other energy resources, there are serious questions about environmental tradeoffs involved in using a lot of methane hydrates to meet our energy needs. Methane that escapes from mining into the air is a powerful greenhouse gas, much more significant per molecule than carbon dioxide. And methane that’s corralled by us into pipelines and burned inexorably creates carbon dioxide, although in smaller quantities per unit of heat than what happens when we burn coal. Still, the large estimates of how much methane hydrates are available may mean the period of time we rely on fossil fuels for many of our energy needs will be considerably extended — and that has implications for our climate concerns. One thing, I think, is certain: we’ll be hearing much more about the ice that burns in the future. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — Page 9 Banner kept servicemen informed during World War II The following article, researched and written by the late Esther Walton, first approved in the April 15, 1993, Hastings Banner. ***** by Esther Walton During World War II, the Banner ran a column called “Home Front.” In this column, various people were asked to comment on the local home front in a letter form to the men and women in service. The column was under the care of Rose Defoe Cook, who signed her part of the column as “Zolly Coffer.” After the comments were made by the “guest writer,” Zolly would add the names, addresses and letters from the servicemen and servicewomen. Some the column would run a half-page. Other times it was larger or smaller, depending on the material received. Apparently, the column was cut out and sent to the servicemen and servicewomen. Some of those in service were lucky enough to have newspaper subscriptions. Judging by the letters back, it was a success. To give readers a sample of this column, a few excerpts from January 1943 to July 1943 follow: Home Front – Jan. 7, 1943 “I think I’ve had a good chance to cover Main Street for you as I’ve been among the working gals behind a counter the last month. In my humble way, I’ve been trying to fill the shoes of another man gone to join the procession ... At the close of some of those rush days before Christmas, I felt those size 12 1/2 shoes would fit nicely. What I’m trying to figure out is who takes the place of the housewife when the house-wife takes the place of a man gone to war? Felt the answer was no one when I did take a day after Christmas to check up at home. The refrigerator door gaped open, and it didn’t matter much, because it looked like “Mother Hubbard’s cupboard” anyway. The plumbing was on the blink. The fan on the furnace moaned and quit. The basement was full of laundry and the house needed cleaning. I tell you all this in order that you may realize a house needs a mother, and after the war, the housewives will be mighty glad to just keep house again.” (Written by Becky Hodges). Home Front – Jan. 14, 1943 “I suppose you would like to know how we are getting along on this extra special fast time. Well, we are up and coming at all times of the night it seems. Can you imagine youngsters out on the playground at least one hour before it gets light in the morning? Well they are. We have been calling the forenoon classes the night shift. You no doubt remember the story about the ringing of the bell. Well the bell doesn’t ring any more in the morning. Why? It disturbs the slumber of the parents. Don’t think these youngsters from the country who come in on the buses don’t deserve plenty of credit, too. A number of them carry a flashlight so the bus driver will know where to stop. (Written by W.E. Perkins) Home Front – Jan. 28, 1948 “You who come from the rural schools will have a nice surprise waiting for you when you return. Some of them really are modernized. I could say remodeled, but the word just doesn’t seem to be elegant enough. The Dowling School, with its new lights and furniture – not to mention all of the other equipment – is a model one-room rural school. The south room makes a suitable library where there are enough books to serve all of the other schools in the township.” (Written by Sue Carrothers) Home Front – Feb. 18, 1943 “I have learned some interesting things about what some of the other sons are doing. And their wives and sweethearts are doing their share, also. “As an example: Shirley, my new daughterin-law, got word from her high-flying husband that she must be ready to go south from a northernmost spot on the West Coast to a southernmost spot on the same. In a few hours, she was packed and ready, embarked in a station wagon with the squadron skipper’s wife, young baby and 2-month-old St. Bernard pup (latter not housebroken). After many vicissitudes such as snow slides, hail, ice and sleet, they arrived under the smiling skies of sun-kissed southern California. So the wives have to brave the elements, too, sometimes.” (Written by D.D. Walton). Home Front – March 4, 1943 The writer of Home Front first denied any ability to write, stating, “My wife has kept all my letters to her both before and after we were married and they don’t make a very imposing package, either in bulk or in literary contents. My letters from college usually stated that I was in good health and hoped the folks were the same. A P.S. was usually added just as though it was an afterthought, and not the main reason for writing, stating that my funds were pretty low and a little money might be appreciated by some of the Ann Arbor merchants and Cy Houston’ bowling alleys.” “The same flare for literary genius was inherited by Leslie [Cook] while he was in college and to a lesser extent by David [Cook], who will take the bus home to state his wants, rather than a write a letter. However, there was one exception in David’s case. Last fall, we got a post card from him one Thursday stating there was a squirrel in his hunting coat hanging in the cellar way that he shot the previous Saturday, which, we might like to remove before decomposition set it. His literary effort was wasted since we had already found the squirrel in his hunting coat for the reason he gave.” (Write Hube Cook) Home Front – March 18, 1943 “I did not get into military service in the last war. But was in active war work in the building of ships. “Hastings has many fond memories for Mrs. Smith and me, but most of them date back prior to the time you were born. “The Hastings High School was relieved to graduate me in 1900, and I have been here only for visits since. I was born in the house in which Superintendent Van Buskirk now resides, so you can see that as a baby I registered the crying need for a suitable home to later house the head of our fine educational system. We have one daughter in high school, who keeps us young and in touch with high school affairs, again. “In connection with my early education, I am probably proudest of the fact that I was instrumental in introducing ‘organized’ music in the high school. We had a patient superintendent – too patient perhaps. I really don’t know why he let us live. There were three of us pals who were permitted to ‘study’ in an unoccupied classroom on the second floor of the old red brick building. “An Italian music vendor accompanied by the proverbial monkey came to town and GET ALL THE LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. through the open windows, from a distance there was wafted on the spring breeze the strains of the ‘Blue Danube’ in a cadence that can only be produced by an old hand-organ with a few pipes missing. We thought it would be the generous and uplifting thing to engage this condensed orchestra and his staff to open up all the stops and play his entire repertoire in front of the main school entrance below the open windows. “We gathered together about all we had in the way of financial inducement and conveyed the idea to him in our best ItalioEnglish that we were specially delegated by the superintendent to employ him to come to the school house and let his daily grind relieve the pupils’ daily grind for an halfhour, particularly cautioning him that the superintendent wanted no interruptions of this program by anyone. “All went well, and the Italian opera proceeded in full blast, even in the face of the personal threats of the superintendent until he discovered that the monkey was looking at our window and none other, even making blackmail motions to us to cast down a few more pieces of silver. “Well, the rest of the story had best not be told. It is one of those things that rests better in memories than we rested for the rest of the day, but I have never forgiven the monkey. We gave him a banana, too, as a bribe for his silence, but alas his eyes betrayed us.” (Written by Donald Smith) Some of the other writers were Florence Gross, Audra Densmore Ironside, Stuart Clement, Elaye Leonard, Erma Gardner and Archie McDonald. These notices of additional information also gave the flavor of life during World War II: Auctions “Owing to the fact that three of our sons are already in military service and the other son is about to be called, and the mister is working in a defense factory in Lansing, the family has decided to quit farming and will offer their personal property at public auction at their farm.” Relating at a glance Coffee – coupon No. 27, good for one pound through Jan. 3; coupon No. 28, one pound Jan. 4-31. Sugar – No. 10, three pounds, No. 11, 3 pounds. Meat, new war ration book II Covers processed foods and other items such as meat which will be rationed early in 1943. Gasoline and tires – stamp No. 4 worth four gallons of gas, Fuel, coupon 4 for 11 gallons. Babies must be registered for ration books within 30 days of birth. Consumer declaration of processed foods and coffee needed to get the War Ration Book 2. Consumers had to list the pounds of coffee owned on Nov. 28, 1942, and include numbers of persons in family over 14, a list of all commercially canned fruit, vegetables; canned soups, chili sauce and catsup. It did not include canned meat and fish; pickles, relish, jellies, jams and preserves, spaghetti, macaroni and noodles or homecanned foods. Families bought flags with stars on them to show how many members of the family were in service. A blue star was for active service, and a gold star was for a person who died in service of the country. The issue of May 6, 1943 told about long lines at the checkout counters in food stores. “Last-minute rush to use all their ration stamps that become void at midnight.” Lines were half an hour to two hours long. The June 3, 1943, Banner gave an account of Harold Cole inventing a “washing machine” out of a five-gallon drum, some chicken wire, and a motorcycle motor, a photograph was included. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: Q 6 5 4 3 M: 4 L: K Q 6 5 K: A 6 3 WEST N: K J 7 M: A J 5 L: 8 4 K: Q J 9 5 4 EAST N: A 10 9 8 2 M: Q 10 9 8 L: 10 K: 8 7 2 SOUTH: N: --M: K 7 6 3 2 L: A J 9 7 3 2 K: K 10 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: AM North 2N 5L Pass East Pass 3K Pass Pass South 1M 4L 6L West 2K Pass Pass Today’s column looks at the same hand played at least twice recently in an online game. One North/South team bid and bid and bid and found a small slam in diamonds. The other North/South team bid as far as they thought they dared and let their East/West opponents have the bid for 3K. Who was smiling after the second team finished? What happened to the second North/South team? In the first match, with eleven high-card points and extra points for length, South opened the bidding with one heart promising at least five hearts and opening count. West overcalled with a questionable club suit, missing both the AK and the KK for a second bid on this auction. North with eleven high points but a singleton in hearts mentioned the spades at the two level. This free bid promised at least ten points and a five-card spade suit. Looking at the two hands, it is easy to see that there was certainly a mismatch in the major suits. Perhaps that is why the second North/South team was frightened off by the time the bidding reached the three level. Being vulnerable may have contributed to that decision as well. At any rate, East joined the bidding party with a support of 3K with meager cards, but she had five spades to counter North’s bid in case North foolishly bid again. In the second match of team play, the contract was passed out at this point, and East/West had stolen a 3K bid and suffered a minus 200 point loss. Of course, when they heard what the other North/South team had done with exactly the same cards, they were thrilled beyond belief to lose only 200 points instead of 1370. The first North/South team kept bidding with this same hand. After the 3K bid, South jumped to 4L to let North know that her hand was distributional and that she had length and quality in two suits: the hearts and the diamonds. North was delighted to hear the diamond bid with four strong diamonds and a singleton in hearts. North raised the diamonds to five diamonds, and South pushed on to six diamonds for an attempt at a small slam. What a difference in bidding! One North/South team was defending at 3K setting East/West by two tricks for a paltry 200 points. In the other hand, the North/South team was playing in six diamonds. With the AM as the lead from West, it was clear that six diamonds was cold for a 1370 high score. Even with a club shift, South took the KK, the KM, trumped a heart, led the AK, a small diamond to the AL, trumped another heart, trumped a spade in hand, and trumped the last heart. A final spade was trumped in hand and the final three tricks were all diamonds for a small slam bid, made, and scored. What was the biggest difference here? With a mismatch in the majors, one North/South team abandoned all attempts to find a workable contract despite the fact that they had the majority of points. In other words, they merely rolled over and were satisfied to defend. Surely taking two tricks at vulnerable status is noteworthy, but if there is more to be earned in a bridge hand, then surely you ought to seek it out. The successful North/South team recognized the mismatch immediately and made good use of that bidding information. They knew that making a slam in a minor suit is no disgrace. With support from partner in diamonds, South knew that five diamonds was a strong possibility but that six would be frosting on the cake. South took the risk and the North/South partnership was rewarded with a top score for their efforts. The message seems clear here: when there appears to be a mismatch in the major suits, prepare to investigate the minor suits. Playing in no trump here is very risky with the known club suit being bid and supported by the East/West pair. While 3NT can make with faulty defense, it is a contract that good bridge players will want to avoid most of the time, primarily because of the voids and singletons. With transportation problems in the mismatched suits, it could be a long difficult hand for the North/South team. Look at the minor suits as an alternative when there is no match in the majors. ***** Bridge Notes: While some of you may wish to see what happens when this hand is played in 3NT, one result came in at 3NT doubled and redoubled and made for a fantastic score of plus 1000. However, it appears that the defense was a little lax on this hand. The result should have been down at least two or three tricks for a great score for the East/West pair. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) DK sweeps doubleheaders with Hastings and Olivet Delton Kellogg’s girls held off Hastings in the bottom of the seventh inning of game two to complete a sweep of its non-league doubleheader with the host Saxons last Wednesday. The Panthers topped the Saxons 7-6 in game two after leading 7-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh. A double by Jessi O’Keefe and a Delton error put two on, and Stevie Pennepacker blasted a home run to pull her team within one. The Saxons’ Kylie Johnson followed with a triple, but was stranded at third base. Brooke Martin led the Delton Kellogg attack, with a double and a pair of singles. Kaysie Hook and Carlee Keim also had singles for the Panther attack which was helped out by a number of Saxon errors. Marissa Adams had a walk, a single and two RBI for the Saxons. Bri Whiteman, Kylie Johnson, Anna Ellege and Emily Hayes all had singles for Hastings. Delton Kellogg took control of the game in the top of the fourth inning, batting around and scoring three runs to up its lead to 6-0 at the time. The Panthers had a couple of huge innings in game one, scoring an 18-5 win. Delton broke open a 5-5 game with five runs in the top of the fourth inning, then put the Saxons away with an eight-run fifth inning. The Panthers batted around in both the fourth and fifth innings. A double by Brookelyn O’Meara and singles by Julie Jozwik and Martin were the big blows in the fourth. The fifth inning was pushed along by singles from Jozwik, Libby Parker, Carly Keim and O’Meara. Clara Peltz and Pennepacker each had a double and an RBI for the Saxons in the loss. Emily Hayes and Shayna Brooks added singles. The Panthers won six of eight in the past week. That string included a sweep of their Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader with Olivet Tuesday. Delton took the opener 4-0, with Martin earning the win. She struck out 16 while giving up just three hits. Carlee Keim and Martin had doubles, while Newland and Nicole Holtz added singles. In game two, a 9-1 Delton victory, Martin had a single, a double and a triple. O’Meara had two singles, and Newland, Parker and Kelsi Kainitz chipped in singles too. Lacey Miller got the win, on in relief of Martin. She struck out seven and gave up just one hit in the final four innings. Martin allowed two hits and struck out three over the first three innings. The Panthers split their league doubleheader with Hackett Catholic Central Friday. Delton took game two 9-6. Newland got the win, striking out four and allowing eight hits. Five Delton Kellogg girls had two hits or more in the win. Keim had a pair of doubles and a single. Parker had two doubles. Martin added a double and a single. Newland and Hook had two singles each. The Delton offense also got singles from O’Meara, Holtz and Kainitz. Martin was the only Panther with two hits, a pair of singles, in the 2-0 game one loss. Keim, Holtz and Jozwik had the other Delton hits. Martin took the loss, striking out seven and walking two while allowing seven hits. In between those two league doubleheaders, the Delton girls went 1-1 at the Saranac Tournament Saturday. They fell 9-8 to Byron in the opener. Keim had a triple and a single in the loss. Martin had two singles. Hook added a double, while Newland, Parker and O’Meara each knocked a single. Newland took the loss, striking out one and allowing nine hits in four innings. Martin pitched the other three innings, allowing two hits and striking out four. The Panthers finished their day by topping Kelloggsville 11-1. Martin led the way, with a three-run home run and a pair of singles. She also got the win in the circle, striking out seven and giving up four hits. Keim and Parker had a pair of singles each, while O’Meara, Hook and Holtz had one apiece. �Page 10 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING May 7, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Approved minutes from April 2, 2013 board meeting. Treasurer’s report read and put on file. Fire report read and put on file. Commissioner’s report read. Library report read. Parks and Recreation report read. Approved motion road improvement resolution. Approved motion to put bids out to seal the township parking lot. Approved motion to accept bids for asphalt for Oakhill Cemetery drive. Approved motion to pay the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy-Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77578686 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals April 17, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Twp. Board - Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Present: Planning – K. Eddy, D. Federinko, G. Munson, C. Sage & R. VanNiman Present: ZBA – D. Grimes, J. Dalke & D. Mitchell Also present were 0 guests. Agenda was approved, as changed Approved having one set of minutes Reports given by both Planning and ZBA were placed on file. Public comments, if any, were received. Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 8, 2013 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Hanshaw, Flint. Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Accepted Trustee Hanshaw resignation effective May 13, 2013 by roll call vote. Postponed the Noise Ordinance at this time by roll call vote. Approved Resolution #2013-165, for construction of a covered walkway at the township. Meeting Adjourned at 8:38p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77578692 www.rutlandtownship.org FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Craig Artis and Roxanne L. Artis, husband and wife to Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2001 and recorded May 23, 2001 in Instrument # 1060247 and modified by agreement dated May 1, 2004 and Recorded April 19, 2004 in Instrument # 1125098 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated September 21, 2010 and recorded September 28, 2010 in Instrument # 201009280008968 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Eight Cents ($78,542.08) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 6, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Country Acres, According to the Recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 64. Commonly known as 1182 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/09/2013 CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77578474 No: 13-80892 (05-09)(05-30) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUANE F. REUTHER, A SINGLE MAN, to THE CONSTRUCTION LOAN COMPANY, INC., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005, in Document No. 1156081, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($48,838.57), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 6, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 42 FEET OF LOT 19 AND THE EAST 42 FEET OF LOT 20 OF HARDENDORF'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001624 FNMA (0577578490 09)(05-30) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J. Silver and Susan C. Silver, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 36/100 Dollars ($101,634.36). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 of Hastings Heights, and all that portion of a vacated perimeter alley within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425024F01 77578183 (05-02)(05-23) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Allan Burgess, unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for VanDyk Mortgage Corp doing business as Blue Moon Financial Group, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009 and recorded June 15, 2009 in Instrument Number 200906150006245, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 71/100 Dollars ($244,712.71) including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 20, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: This land is located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows:The South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 23, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-004245 77578760 (05-23)(06-13) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carolyn A. Leverich, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lake Michigan Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated May 1, 2009, and recorded on May 7, 2009 in instrument 20090507-0004972, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One and 31/100 Dollars ($101,521.31). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 30, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7 and 8, Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55 of Barry County Records. Excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each Lot. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 2, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #421939F02 77578201 (05-02)(05-23) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on April 11, 2003 by Robert O. Brown, Jr. and Mary A. Brown a/k/a Rosemary A. Brown a/k/a Rose Mary A. Brown, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on July 3, 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1107855. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Two and 68/100 Dollars ($45,922.68), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 6, 2013, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 1 Hidden Hollow Estates No. 1 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 19. More commonly known as: 2249 Stanton Drive, Middleville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Dated: April 24, 2013 By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 + 77578173 Saxon softball spits its pair of games with Pennfield Hastings’ varsity softball team split a nonconference doubleheader with Pennfield Tuesday in Hastings. The Saxons knocked off the Panthers 10-6 in the opener, building an early lead with two runs in the second inning and three more in the third. They got the insurance runs they needed in the fifth inning, scoring four times. The big blow of the Saxons’ fifth inning rally was a two-run single off the bat of Mackenzie Keller Bennett. Keller Bennett also had a two-run single in the second inning, plating the Saxons’ first two runs of the game. Anna Ellege had a three-run double in the bottom of the third inning. Ellege, Becky Barnard, Clara Peltz and Stevie Pennepacker also had hits for Hastings in the win. Emily Hayes earned the win for the Saxons in the circle. Pennfield outscored the Saxons 15-5 in game two. Things started well for the Saxons, with a lead-off triple from Marissa Adams, but she was cut down at the plate trying to score on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Shayna Brooks. Brooks would eventually score on the first, thanks to an RBI hit from Hayes. Jessi O’Keefe added a home run and a single, Brie Whiteman a double, Hayes and Brooks singles and Barnard a triple the rest of the way for Hastings. Pennfield sent 12 batters to the plate in the third inning and nine in the fourth to extend its lead. Hastings went 1-3 Saturday at the Owosso Tournament, winning their final game of the day 15-5 over Haslett. The Saxons were hot from the start, as Barnard, Ellege and O’Keefe all had RBI s in the opening inning. The big inning for the Saxons was the fourth, when they scored eight runs. That eight-run rally started with singles from Keller Bennett and Whiteman. A triple by Adams brought them both home, then Adams touched the plate thanks to a single off the bat of Brooks. Hayes followed with an RBI triple, then Barnard added an BI single. O’Keefe added a single, and Keller Bennett and Whiteman finished off the rally with back-to-back doubles. Pennepacker finished off the Vikings with a two-run double in the bottom of the fifth. Owosso topped the Saxons 16-4 in the first game of the day. Hastings then fell to OvidElsie 14-4. SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 13, 2013 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 pm. Approved: Previous Minutes Bills BS & A software upgrade Reaffirm Feb. 2, 2010 decision regarding petitions Computer upgrades for Clerk, Treasurer and Assessor Barry County Road Commission Gravel request Quote for asphalt repair at Cedar Creek Cemetery Delton Fire Dept. Agreement Resolution 2013-9 Foreclosed Properties MTA Planning & Zoning workshop expenses Adjourned at 7:45 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by: Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MAY 16, 2013 Speciaql meeting opened at 7:00 pm Approved: Previous Minutes Reimbursement to LLCA for weed treatment notice postage Adjourned at 7:50 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77578758 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Judith Ann Trudeau. Date of birth: August 5, 1941. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Judith Ann Trudeau, died April 20, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate and the Judith A. Trudeau Trust u/t/a dated April 5, 2001, will be forever barred unless presented to Karen Brumit, personal representative or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 21, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Karen Brumit 6330 Tahoe Lane, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 77578786 (616) 647-5582 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-1-2013 William & Nancy Welch, property owners Location: 2841 West Drive on Fine Lake in Section 30 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building 30 x 40 ft closer to the side lot line 4 ft; the minimum is 7.5 ft and to go closer to the rear lot line 4 ft; the minimum is 20 ft; and to have a lot coverage of 36% in excess of the 30% maximum in the RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning district. Case Number V-2-2013 Larry & Noel Hayward, property owners Location: 9055 Bever Road in Sections 27 & 34 of Orangeville Township Purpose: Requesting the following variances: 1. To create a parcel with a lot area of 2.12 acres, the minimum lot area is 20 acres in the CR (Conservation Reserve) zoning district and; 2. To create an easement of 139.18 feet of width along Bever Road, the maximum width is 100 feet per Section 531 – C. (1.) Case Number V-3-2013 Robert & Betty Yancey, property owners Location: 4491 Indian Isle on Fine Lake in Section 30 of Johnstown Township Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage 24 x 24 ft closer to the rear yard than allowed 11 ft; the minimum is 20 ft in the RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning district. MEETING DATE: June 10, 2013. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings MI Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings MI 49058 during the hours of 8am to 5pm (closed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday - Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77578769 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26376-DM Estate of MARION LUCILLE FURROW, Deceased. Date of birth: 01/29/1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Marion Lucille Furrow, died 01/31/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carol A.F. Hyble, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/13/2013 Eric R. Janes (P42026) 115 South University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-9941 Carol A.F. Hyble 3478 Mineral Springs Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 77578671 (989) 772-6388 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M Goggins and Melissa H Goggins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Funds Direct its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instrument 1102727, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight and 15/100 Dollars ($104,838.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 20, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1225 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings; Also those parts of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek; Also the North 21 feet of Lot 3 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek, all according to the recorded plats thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 23, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #398048F01 77578781 (05-23)(06-13) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Mary J. Martin, deceased. Date of birth: 06/28/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Mary J. Martin, who lived at 690 Main Street, Apartment 215, Middleville, Michigan died 04/02/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sharon Weaver, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/20/2013 John B. Kempski P27288 826 Parchment Drive SE - Suite 225 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 (616) 246-1399 Sharon Weaver 5366-84th Street Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-1263 77578779 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting May 8, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Also present were 10 guests. Agenda was approved, as changed. Minutes from the April 10, 2013 regular board meeting were approved, as changed Minutes from the April 17, 2013 special joint board meeting were approved Judge Amy McDowell gave an update on the Swift & Sure Sanctions Program. Commissioner’s report was placed on file. Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Approved Fire Department promotions from temporary to permanent Approved purchase of a Rapid Intervention Pak for the Fire Department Approved Grand Marshall and Citizen of the Year candidates Approved memberships with the Bernard Historical Museum and Four Township Watershed Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills for $79,020.25 Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77578765 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN WARD, A MARRIED MAN, AND BOBBIE J WARD, AND HIS WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for America`s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2005, and recorded on September 27, 2005, as Document Number: 1153439, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 200566 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 01, 2013 and recorded April 08, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-004876, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight and 15/100 ($137,258.15) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 RODS; THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 2112 BASELINE RD If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 16, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-66 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 13MI00673-1 (0577578666 16)(06-06) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated September 15, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife, to Union Bank and recorded on September 15, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20070926-0002437, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty-Five and 74/100 Dollars ($37,955.74) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578609 Telephone: 517-886-7176 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated March 30, 2011 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 1, 2011, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 201104010003645 and a mortgage made on August 28, 2009, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on September 4, 2009, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 200909040008964, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, Twenty-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($28,456.63) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 9.5%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CIY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578615 Telephone: 517-886-7176 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Mugridge, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, its successors and assigns dated the 12th day of May, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 17th day of May, 2005, in document no: 1146621 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2005-AA6, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,423.09 (seventy-six thousand four hundred twenty-three and 09/100) plus accrued interest at 2.875% (two point eight seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 20th day of June, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Middleville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO WIT: UNIT 9, EAST TOWN HOMES CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1074113, AS AMENDED, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 23, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Commonly known as: 136-1 Irving Road, Unit 9 Parcel Number 08-41-195-009-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77578788 WWR# 10112500 (05-23)(06-13) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Blaszak Jr. and Linda S. Blaszak, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072284, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 92/100 Dollars ($41,980.92). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 6, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West, 35.35 feet to the Easterly line of Cordes Drive, according to the recorded plats of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision and Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14, and Liber 4 of plats on Page 49 respectively; thence the following courses along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 seconds West, 170.03 feet; thence North 1 degrees 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 557.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 0.24 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds West, 124.84 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence South 88 degrees 01 minute 58 seconds East, 261.23 feet; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East, 79.43 feet; thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds East, 43.60 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West, 250.35 feet to the point of beginning. he redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 9, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #423949F01 77578447 (05-09)(05-30) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Sam Colley aka Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 9, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument # 1161052 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., by assignment dated August 7, 2012 and recorded August 8, 2012 in Instrument # 2012003028 and by assignment dated January 12, 2009 and recorded January 22, 2009 in Instrument # 20090122-0000595on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Fifty Cents ($112,716.50) including interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 feet; thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 feet; thence North 59 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East, 112.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East, 100.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193.42 feet from the place of beginning); thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Westerly line of a 10.0 foot driveway, 161.40 feet; thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 feet with a chord bearing and distance of South 25 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 feet); thence South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 feet; thence North 25 degrees 22 minutes West 130.0 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a non-exclusive easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows: Commencing at the center one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence East along the East and West one-quarter line of said Section 683.95 feet for the place of beginning of the centerline of a 10.0 foot driveway; thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of 32.95 feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 feet to the point of Intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 minutes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet to the travelled centerline of a County Highway and the point of ending. Together with a non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, 76.60 feet to a 16.0 foot right of way; thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 feet; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 feet as a point of beginning; thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes West, 62.67 feet; thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West, 198.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 28 minutes East, 83.83 feet; thence North 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the travelled center line of Keller Road; thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on said Southwesterly line of said road, 16.09 feet; thence South 29 degrees 23 West, 86.60 feet; thence South 09 degrees 28 minutes West, 74.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 56 minutes East, 196.0 feet; thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East, 93.16 feet; thence diagonally back to point of beginning. Also a 25 foot non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East onequarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West 16 feet to the Westerly line of said right of way; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly line to the Southerly line of property as described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; said point being the point of beginning; thence South 35 degrees 17 minutes West along the Southerly line of said property (being Southerly line of a 25 foot wide right of way) to Lime Lake and point of beginning. Commonly known as 10485 Keller Rd, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/16/2013 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-81001 (0516)(06-06) 77578661 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel J. Fild and Janet L. Fild, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation, III, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006 and recorded August 1, 2006 in Instrument # 1167958 and corrected by affidavit dated April 15, 2013 and recorded April 18, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-005206 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($410,481.49) including interest 7.31% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 6, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from the West line of the East one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 10; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.00 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.00 feet; thence Southerly 426.15 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 19 degrees 45 minutes West 413.37 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Southwesterly 53.82 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 47 degrees 15 minutes West 53.79 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 54 degrees 00 minutes East 499 feet more or less to the waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears South 54 degrees 00 minutes East from the place of beginning, thence North 54 degrees 00 minutes West 443 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for rights of ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast of Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: A 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which begins at a point on the North line of Section 10, which is South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds East 2993.52 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly of and parallel with the West line of the East onehalf of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 10 to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also described as: Subject to and together with a mutual private right of way easement 66.00 feet in width for driveway purpose and for the installation of utilities which may be available from time to time as more fully described in the Instruments recorded in Liber 406, Pages 427 through 432, Liber 429, Pages 847 and 848, Liber 488, Pages 204 through 206, Barry County, Michigan Register of Deeds. Also an additional easement for ingress, egress and utilities: That part of the Northeast one-quarter and that part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 69 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from and parallel with the West line of the East onequarter of said Northeast one-quarter to the place of beginning of the centerline of a 66 foot wide strip of land; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.0 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.0 feet; thence Southerly 479.97 feet, along a 500.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 22 degrees 50 minutes West 461.75 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 36 degrees 00 minutes West 240.0 feet to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also an easement over a 50 foot radius circle, the center of which is the above described place of ending. Also an easement over a triangle described as: Beginning at a point which is South 09 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 723.52 feet and South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2522.99 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 69.58 feet; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 65.73 feet; thence North 34 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East 109.73 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 6250 Riverside Lane, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/09/2013 HouseHold Finance Corporation, III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-70820 (05-09)(05-30) 77578469 �Page 12 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Ronald Eugene Marshall, 43, Plainwell, was sentenced to 90 days in jail by Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Marshall was sentenced Nov. 14, 2012, to 90 days in jail and 36 months of probation on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while impaired, third offense. May 16, he was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit given for two days served. He also was ordered to continue his probation. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale Estate Sale Recreation ASTOUNDING ADA ESTATE SALE: 7535 Fase, SE, Ada. Thursday, May 30th, 9:30am-6:00pm; Friday, May 31st, 9am-5pm; Saturday, June 1st, 9am-1pm. Numbers @ 7:30am Thursday; barns open @ 8am Thursday. Estate of William and Lillian Fryover longtime Ada residents. A sale of this proportion does not come along often. Not only is there a huge variety of items for all interests but huge amounts of those items as well. 3 generations of things to choose from. 100’s of antique books from the 1800’s and early 1900’s including early classroom texts; lovely glass including Fostoria, lead crystal, depression and more; wall pockets, Flow Blue; Roseville Havilland Limoge, Fransican & Mikasa china; original poster from HAIR at the Biltmore Theatre; complete line of small kitchen appliances, bake ware and canning supplies. Husqvarna Serger; White sewing machine, 3 ceramic Christmas trees and lots of small kitchen appliances and fireproof safes. Household Furniture: Pennsylvania House “Mt. Vernon” china cabinet and table with 6 chairs; ContantBall bed and dresser; Cushman Colonial Creations maple sofa table from Vermont; end and coffee tables and lamps and funky 60’s and 70’s items too. Antiques: NUMEROUS dining tables, chairs, dressers, sideboards and beds. Gorgeous china cabinet, twig cradle, wicker chairs and doll buggy, wash stand, end and side tables; crocks and churns, yellow ware, tin toys, working Edison Disc phonograph and Philco floor radio, erector sets, McCormick-Deering electric cream separator, quilts, beautiful lamps, sterling dresser set, medicine cabinet, portable Singer sewing machine and many framed photographs. Wonderful scrapbook and Herbarium and cast iron penny banks. Vintage: more tables and lamps, ice and roller skates and sleds, large quantity of teaching/classroom supplies; toys from the 50’s & 60’s, camping tables and camp stove, stools, benches, boxes, crates and trunks, model cars, globes, Boy Scout items, 100’s of marbles, baby clothes, blankets, shoes and furniture, some ladies clothing and lots of buttons, perfume bottles, cameras, clocks and projectors, 60’s Army uniforms and boots, miniature steam engine, pocket and hunting knives, kitchen including Pyrex, FireKing, Corning and Melamine, linens, Toledo counter scale, August Adams handmade German violin, interesting front table smalls and ephemera. Tools & equipment: push mowers, Meijer self propelled mower like new, Toro snowblower, rolling tool box, air tank and compressor, radiator for 1938 Plymouth, large variety of hub caps, welding table, FIMC sprayer, Spartan John Bean sprayer w/Briggs & Stratton motor, Troybilt Tomahawk chipper/shredder like new, Acetylene torch set, DC welder w/Kohler motor, several heavy duty pumps, bench grinder on pedestal, lawn edger, hand cultivator, horse drawn cultivator and plow, fishing rods and reels, Higgins tackle box, full; cane poles and large spear, cross country skis, hand and yard/garden tools of all kinds and full garage. Substantial footwear, bug spray and gloves recommended for the barns. You must bring your own help to carry and load your items. We will have a port-o-potty on site. Sale by: The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sale, (616)901-9898. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Antiques National Ads DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Sponsored by local CDL training provided. Earn $800 per week. Stevens Transport, 1-800882-7364. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY of Diane Chaffee You never said I’m leaving you never said goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried, If you alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts we hold a place that only you can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, as a part of us went with you the day God called you home... Love and miss you Di, Mike, MacKenzie, Meagan and family IN LOVING MEMORY OF John Cuddahee 3/11/1935 - 5/24/2000 Dad, thirteen years have come and gone since we last said our goodbyes. Many things have changed throughout the years but the fact remains that you are dearly loved and sadly missed each and every day. We love you dad. Brian & Brenda Lynn, Brenda Gale, Cathy, Felicia, Glen, Jeremy, Drew & Dylan, Azaria & Jaxson For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 C-114 AFFORDABLE, CLEAN, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616)877-4081. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, May 26th. 400 exhibitors, rain or shine. 8:00am-4:00pm, located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan. $4.00 admission. No pets. Business Services BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. Pets UNCLE TED’S FREESTONE KENNELS Boarding, Training, Grooming since 1976. Compare and Save $$ UncleTedsFreestoneKennels.com Help Wanted CNC MACHINIST: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting resumes for an experienced CNC Machinist in the Hastings area. This is a 1st shift position. Qualified candidate must be able to operate set-up, program and trouble shoot CNC machines. As well as set up and operate Mills and Lathes. Pay will range from $14.00-$21.00 based on experience. An updated resume with relevant skills is required for consideration. Please contact MANPOWER today @ (269)948-3000. EOE LEGAL SECRETARY: FAST paced high volume nonsmoking law firm seeking to hire a professional individual to be administrative assistant . Must be neat, punctual and of a proper professional appearance. Legal experience required. This office practices in all areas of Civil and Criminal law along with Probate and Estate Planning. Looking for a bright, positive, hardworking self-motivated individual. Send resumes to: Ad # 106 c/o J-ad Graphics, PO Box 188, Hastings, MI 49048. WELDER OPERATORS/LABORERS: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting applications for various current and upcoming positions in the Barry County Area. Must be flexible on shift, have a stale/steady work history, 25 years industrial experience preferred and be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Most positions will also require HS diploma or GED. pay will range from $8.50-$9.50. Please bring in an updated resume to our office located @ 725 West State St. Hastings. (269)948-3000 EOE DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. John Maxwell Bell, 24, Battle Creek, was found guilty Dec. 6, 2012, of assault and battery and malicious destruction of property. The courts ordered a six-month delay of sentencing, and May 10, 2013, Judge McDowell ordered Bell to serve 12 months of probation. Since December 2012, Bell has remained employed and attends weekly domestic violence anger-management therapy sessions. He also was ordered to pay $1,463 in court costs and fines. An additional charge of assault with a weapon was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Gary Robert Willavize Jr., 24, Hastings, pleaded guilty in April to maintaining a lab involving methamphetamines. Judge McDowell ordered Willavize to serve 12 months in jail with credit for serving six days. He was also ordered to serve 36 months of probation and pay $1,948 in court fines and costs. The final six months of his jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of the county drug court program and probation. An additional charge of possession of methamphetamines was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Brandon Zachery King, 24, Middleville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 36 months of probation for a charge of larceny from a building. Additional charges of forgery, uttering and publishing and another charge of larceny from a building were dismissed by the prosecutor’s office in April. King was given credit for 48 days served in jail and ordered to pay $1,448 in fines and costs. Judge McDowell also ordered King to participate in the county drug court program and not to have any harassing, intimidating or threatening contact with the victim. Daniel James Sprague, 19, Wayland, was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree, with a minor between the ages of 13 and 16. Judge McDowell also ordered Sprague to serve 24 months of probation and pay $1,125 in court costs and fines. The last four months of his jail sentence will be suspended with probation. Additional charges of criminal sexual conduct, third degree, and criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree, were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office in a plea agreement. Timothy Glen Leach, 32, Nashville, was sentenced May 15 in circuit court to 12 months in jail for probation violation, larceny and possessing stolen property. Leach originally pleaded guilty in 2011 to larceny and to possessing stolen property. He was sentenced in 2012 to six months in jail and 36 months of probation. He has been given credit for 181 days served in jail. He was ordered to pay $2,616 in court costs and fines. Brandon Lee Prior, 38, Hastings, was recently sentenced to six months in jail and 18 months of probation by Judge McDowell. Prior pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while impaired, second offense. Judge McDowell also ordered the last four months of Prior’s jail sentence be suspended pending probation, work release and successful attendance of AA meetings three times per week. He also was ordered to pay $1,125 in court fines and costs. Steven Derek-Tyler Ganson, 20, Battle Creek, was sentenced May 15 in circuit court to between 17 and 60 months in prison on each count of home invasion, third or more offense, and assault, resisting arrest and obstructing justice causing injury. The sentences are to be served concurrently. Additional charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and assault and resisting arrest were dismissed. The court objected to boot camp for Ganson. In another case, Ganson was sentenced to serve 23 to 60 months in prison for charges of arson of a dwelling and probation violation. Additional charges of one count of arson of a dwelling, and two counts of arson to property were dismissed. Ganson was ordered to pay $3,297 in court costs and restitution. Adam Christopher Burandt, 27, Nashville, was sentenced recently to 11 months in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of maintaining a lab for controlled substances. An additional charge of operation of a methamphetamine lab was dismissed. Judge McDowell ordered Burandt to pay $798 in court costs and restitution. He was given 37 days credit for jail time served. Nicholas Chad Hawkins, 30, Hastings, was sentenced in April in Barry County Circuit Court to three months in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled substance. His jail sentence will be suspended if he successfully completes the county’s drug court program. He was given credit for 42 days served in jail and ordered to pay $1,948 in costs and restitution. An additional charge of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. Kelley J. McArthur, 36, Muir, was sentenced to six months in jail and 60 months of probation after pleading guilty to failure to pay child support. McArthur’s jail sentence will be suspended, so long as there is compliance with probation. McArthur was ordered to pay $1,112 in fines and restitution. Bradley Joseph Harrison, 31, Rochester, was sentenced recently in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail and 36 months on probation after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while impaired, third offense. Harrison was given credit for two days’ jail time served and was ordered to pay $1,198 in fines and costs. His driver’s license is suspended for six months with restrictions after 30 days. The final five months of his jail sentence will be suspended if work release is not granted. If work release is granted, the last three months of his jail sentence will be suspended. POLICE BEAT Teen drinking could Fear of speeding lead to charges ticket blamed Five teens may have charges filed against them for being minors consuming for speeding alcohol. Barry County sheriff’s deputies responded May 4 at about 4 a.m. to a home on Walters Road in Hope Township. They found several young people under the age of 21 who had been consuming alcohol after receiving a call about a disturbance at the residence. Officers found six people in a vehicle and determined five of them had been drinking and all were minors. Officers did not issue citations at the site, but said charges would be sought through the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. The individuals allegedly drinking included three teens from Delton, one from Plainwell and another from Allegan, who are 18 or 19 years old. Faulty equipment gives away Freeport teen Hastings police arrested an 18-year-old Freeport man after initially stopping a vehicle for defective equipment. During the investigation, officers arrested an 18-yearold man on drug charges and booked him into the Barry County Jail. It’s not known if the man was the driver or a passenger in the vehicle. Deputies back State Police at fight Barry County Police assisted the Michigan State Police Mary 5 around 12:43 a.m. on Charlton Park Road north of Maple Grove Road where a large fight was occurring. A man had been hosting a party on Charlton Park Road when the fighting started. Michigan State Police and Barry County sheriff’s deputies investigated the incident. Drug charges are relative for Grand Rapids man Barry County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 29-year-old Grand Rapids man on two outstanding warrants and also will seek charges or possession of marijuana. An officer found a parked pickup truck around 6:40 p.m. May 1 parked with a male in the driver’s seat appearing to be sleeping inside. The truck was parked near Woodlawn Road. Officers woke the driver, who said he was waiting for a relative. Police searched the vehicle and found a glass pipe with residue of burnt marijuana. They also found a small pipe in a backpack that also reportedly smelled of burnt marijuana and a small clear plastic bag containing marijuana. The driver admitted he had smoked marijuana earlier in the day. The relative came out to the vehicle, and police discovered he had the outstanding warrants. The relative was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. The driver was given a warning for possession of paraphernalia and the items were confiscated by police. Driver who didn’t clean plate lands in jail A dirty license plate ended up putting a 34-year-old Hastings man in the Barry County Jail. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle because he could not read the license plate, which had too much dirt obstructing the letters and numbers. The vehicle was stopped on M-37 south of Dowling Road. The driver admitted he did not have a license and was booked into the county jail. The incident occurred bout 7:35 a.m. May 14. A 19-year-old Hastings woman was arrested and booked into the Barry Count Jail facing possible charges of fleeing and eluding a police officer. According to a police report, an officer observed a northbound vehicle on M-37 near Heath Road traveling at 81 miles per hour May 4 around 11 p.m. The officer attempted to stop the driver, but the she failed to observe the lights and siren. The officer reported observing the driver disregard a stop sign to make a left turn onto Airport Road and then disregard another stop sign turning left onto West State Road. The officer also reported the driver crossing the center line multiple times and continuing at speeds of 80 miles per hour in a 45-mile per hour zone. The driver eventually stopped near West State Road and Woodruff roads. She told the officer she panicked and tried to get away because she did not want another speeding ticket. Gun Lake resident finds boat A Shelbyville man told police a paddleboat had blown across Gun Lake and ended up near his dock on the east side of England Drive. The man told police he secured the boat so it wouldn’t be damaged, but said no one had claimed the boat yet. Police could not find any identification or registration on the blue and white paddle boat. They told the man if he did not mind to keep the boat at his dock in case someone came looking for it. The man told police he will contact them if anyone tries to claim the boat. He reported the boat to police May 16 but said it had been at his property for a few days already. Man shows up drunk for court A 32-year-old Lake Odessa man was arrested May 14 after showing up allegedly intoxicated for his drug court hearing. The man admitted to driving to his sanction hearing in Barry County District Court. During the hearing, Judge Mike Schipper requested the man submit to a Breathalyzer test. He consented and was found to have a blood alcohol content above the legal limit. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail. Attempted unlawful entry draws out K-9 unit Police were called to a home on Saddler Road in Orangeville Township May 4 shortly before 4 p.m. for a possible attempted unlawful entry to the home. The 48year-old Plainwell woman told police she saw a hand reaching for the light switch in her bedroom. She believed she saw a tall, thin male with a ball cap. The woman at first thought she might know the person, but when she called out to him, he fled the scene. A K-9 unit was brought to the scene but unable to track anyone. Police will continue to investigate the incident. Police investigate cottage break-in A 52-year-old Illinois man reported his home on Fir Lane with access to Gun Lake had been broken into. He reported the incident May 18 and believes it occurred sometime between Nov. 15, 2012, and May 11. He found the outside window pane of the rear slider door shattered, but nothing was reported missing from the home. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — Page 13 Vikes fall to Portland in final CAAC-White games by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Portland was saving its best arms for the Diamond Classic, and it didn’t matter much. The Raiders swept their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division doubleheader with visiting Lakewood Tuesday, finishing off a 7-3 league season in second place behind Lansing Catholic. Lakewood was 6-4 in the conference this season, good for a third-place finish. The Vikings were 11-11 overall heading into a scheduled doubleheader with Hastings at Davenport University Wednesday. Lakewood will close out the regular season with two at home against Leslie Tuesday. Portland took the opener Tuesday 15-0, then won game two 10-2. Lakewood’s bats didn’t wake up until the Raiders brought in reliever Zack Schueller in the sixth inning of game two. He allowed the only runs for the Vikings all afternoon. Only Portland’s Austen Brandt dives back to the bag at first as Luke Richmond waits for a pick-off throw to reach him in the bottom of the first inning in game two Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) one of the two was earned. Schueller only gave up one hit. Lakewood had just three hits in the two games. Alex Caudy and Ales Potter singled in the nightcap, and Keagan Moore doubled. Connor Hansbarger was hit by a pitch to start the top of the sixth for the Vikings. He moved to second on a wild pitch and third on a sacrifice ground-out from Alex Potter. Luke Richmond was then hit by a pitch to put runners on the corners. Moore helped his own cause, drilling a double to left center field that brought home the Vikings first run of the doubleheader. Richmond came home on a Raider error, but the Viking rally was stymied when Moore was picked off at home trying to score on a ground ball to the pitcher. The Raiders got those two runs right back in the bottom of the sixth on a two-run home run by Andrew Click off of Viking reliever Brian Young. Click finished the contest with Lakewood’s Keagan Moore fires a pitch towards the plate in the bottom of the first inning of game two at Portland High School Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) three RBI. Mason Haggard and Dylan Carroll had two RBI each in the game-two win. Haggard had a pair of singles, as did teammate Austen Livingston. Tanner Allison had a single and a double. He scored twice. Moore took the loss, allowing six earned runs in five innings of work. He walked five and struck out four. Young walked one in his two innings “It’s a good team,” Viking head coach Keith Carpenter said of Portland. “We didn’t play well. Same old story, you can’t walk a bunch of people and make errors and expect to beat good teams. “Our conference this year is full of really good teams.” Portland pitcher Austen Brandt no-hit the Vikings through three innings in the 15-0 game-one win. He walked three and struck out two. Austin Bronson took the loss, giving up nine earned runs in two and two thirds innings. He struck out four and walked three. The Raiders had 11 singles in less than three innings, to go with a double by Click and a triple from Dylan Carroll. Brandt, Click, Alex Dolittle and Randy Gensterbloom had two hits each. “I think our kids are still competing,” Carpenter said. “We’re exactly at .500 right now, and I think they still have something to prove. We have just got to put this one in perspective and put it behind us.” The Vikings swept a doubleheader with Ionia Thursday at Lakewood High School. Ionia took a 6-5 lead with four runs in the top of the sixth inning of game one, but the Vikings answered right back with two runs in the top half of the inning for a 7-6 win. Bronson shut the Bulldogs down in the seventh to earn the save, striking out two and walking one. Potter got the win for the Vikings, getting the final two outs in the top of the sixth. He struck out one and walking two. Caudy started and struck out seven while walking two, but the Vikings allowed three unearned runs during his time on the mound. He gave up five hits. Lakewood belted 12 singles, two each for Alex Caudy, Zach Kilbourn and Richmond. Hansbarger, Potter, Moore, Bronson, Brady Forman and Jack Tromp had one each. Kilbourn drove in two runs and Hansbarger, Bronson, Forman and Tromp had one RBI each. A five-run rally in the bottom of the third was the difference in game two as the Vikings took a 9-3 win. Young went the distance on the mound to get the win, striking out eight. He walked two and gave up ten hits. Lakewood had 11 hits, including a double by Hansbarger. He had one RBI. Moore and Tromp drove in two runs each with a two singles each. Richmond also had a pair of singles and Hansbarger had one. McKay Markwart and Kilbourn added RBI. Lakewood and Olivet each won a 10-9 ballgame Wednesday at Olivet High School. Lakewood took the night-cap thanks to a ten-hit attack. Alex Caudy, Kilbourn and Potter had two hits each. Tromp, Potter and Moore each had a double. Bronson was held hitless in three at-bats, but drove in three runs. Caudy had tow RBI and Kilbourn, Potter, Richmond and Markwart had one each. Richmond got the win. Only four of the eight runs off of him in his four innings of work were earned. He struck out six, walked seven and allowed three hits. Potter finished off the Eagles with two innings of relief work. Olivet took the early lead in game one with seven runs in the bottom of the first inning. Lakewood eventually rallied to make it a onerun game, scoring four times in the top of the seventh. Eagle pitcher Mike Spots was able to close out the win though, despite giving up 11 hits. Lakewood had two more hits than the Eagles in the loss. Makely had a double and a single, driving in four runs. Kilbourn had a double and a pair of singles. Potter had two singles and drove in three runs. Makely took the loss. He allowed nine hits in five innings, while walking six and striking out two. Shane Loney led the Eagles at the plate, going 3-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. He belted one of two Eagle home runs. Austin Gorden had the other, finishing with three RBI. Delton Kellogg golf finishes KVA season in third place DK splits final KVA doubleheader Olivet won the game that wasn’t close Tuesday and the Panthers won the one that was. Delton Kellogg’s varsity baseball team split its Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader with the host Eagles, taking game two 4-3. Zach Young blasted a solo home run for Delton to tie game two at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning, then Cameron Tobias slammed a two-out double to the right center field gap in the bottom of the seventh to score Zach Meyers from first and win it for the Panthers. Meyers scored the walk-off run, and also earned the win on the mound. He tossed two shut-out innings of relief to move his record to 3-4 on the year. Offensively, he had three hits including an RBI double in the first inning. Jared Buckland started on the mound for Delton, and pitched four innings of shut-out ball before the Eagles struck for three runs in the top of the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. TJ Wooden had an RBI double for Delton, and Jacob Morgan singled and scored a run. The win put the Panthers at 7-13 overall this season, and 7-9 in the KVA. The Panthers open district play at Maple Valley June 1, taking on Hopkins in the second district semifinal of the day there. Game time is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Olivet took game one 14-1, a game which was started in April. Brett Whitely finished one-hitter on the mound, striking out seven and not walking a batter. Meyers took the loss. Josh McCarty had the lone hit for the Panthers. Olivet had 11 different players with at least one hit, finishing with 17 total hits including five doubles. Robbie Funk led the way with two singles, a double and two RBI. Tyler Andrews had a single and two doubles, batting in three. 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Hackett scored five runs in the sixth inning, with the big blow a two-out, three-run home run by Reits that put his team up 5-3. Nick Aukerman had been cruising on the mound to that point for the Panthers, not allowing a hit through the first five innings. The Irish put Yelton back on the mound to try and finish off the win in the top of the seventh, but Delton Kellogg rallied for four runs to take an 7-5 lead. That Delton lead didn’t last long, as Hackett struck for three more in the bottom of the seventh to earn the walk-off win. In between those two conference contests the Panthers went 0-2 at the Saranac Invitational Saturday, falling 5-1 to Vestaburg and 4-1 to Kelloggsville. Jacob Morgan had three singles in the game two loss. He also had one hit in game one. Tobias had two singles on the day, and Spencer Saurers one for Delton. Tobias was solid on the mound against Kelloggsville, allowing just one run through five innings. Aukerman took the loss in relief. The All-KVA golfers were honored after Tuesday’s conference tournament at Riverside Golf Course in Battle Creek. The group included (front from left) Luke Stull (Hackett), Ted Rider (Hackett), Colin Joseph (Hackett), Rage Sheldon (Maple Valley), Garrett Day (Pennfield), Sarah Shipley (Delton), (back) Austin Crandle (Schoolcraft), Jeffery Scott (Schoolcraft), Austin Cox (Parchment), Keagan Carpenter (Olivet) and Zack Simon (Delton. Missing from photo is Kalamazoo Christian’s Ryan Gove. Hackett Catholic Central’s varsity boys’ golf team finished off an undefeated season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association by winning the league tournament by 31 strokes over runner-up Schoolcraft Tuesday at Riverside Golf Course in Battle Creek. Luke Stull led the Fighting Irish with a score of 72, which earned him top medalist honors for the day. Hackett had the three best scores of the tournament, also getting 76s from Ted Rider and Colin Joseph. All three finished among the top 12 individual in the conference for the season, earning All-KVA honors. Delton Kellogg had two golfers finish in the top 12 overall, Sarah Shipley and Zack Simon. Shipley was seventh Tuesday, firing an 82. Simon was ninth with a 83. Delton Kellogg also got an 86 from Conner Worm and a pair of 90s from Alex Lepird and Jesse Mishler. The top three in the tournament standings matched the top three in the overall final conference standings. Hackett shot a 307 Tuesday, U12 Sponsor Law Office of Tripp and Tagg Hastings Car Club Maple Valley #1 Lowell Arrow Dynamics Maple Valley #2 Hastings Mfg / Bob Teunessen Drywall Olson's Farm Inc. Coach Kane Taylor Hansen Hough Rose Ertner W 7 6 6 5 1 0 L 0 2 2 2 6 6 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 GB --2 2 2 6 7 Pederson 0 7 0 7 Sponsor PMT Preservation Lakewood Bellabay Realty Woodland Mid-Michigan Group Hier Family Dentistry Lake Oddesa Hastings Family Dental NBT Screenprinting Clarksville Maple Valley Coach Healy Leonard Caswell Hazel Garrett W 6 5 4 3 2 L 1 0 1 3 2 T 0 0 0 0 0 GB ----1 3 3 Evans Tinkler 2 2 4 5 0 0 4 4 Almas Musser 1 1 5 5 0 0 5 5 77578707 77578704 U14 followed by Schoolcraft 338 and Delton 341. Maple Valley was fourth Tuesday with a 360, followed by Pennfield 371, Olivet 374, Kalamazoo Christian 388 and Constantine NTS. Hackett’s fourth score was an 83 from Spencer Walter, which put him in ninth place for the day. Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon earned AllKVA honors with his sixth-place score of 81. Behind him for the Lions, Ryan Mudge shot a 92, Tyler Kersjes 93 and Nate VanStee 94. Schoolcraft took second tanks to 84s from Chris Kolbe and Phil Pelton and 85s from Austin Crandle and Tom Hurst. Delton Kellogg tuned-up for the conference tournament by taking on Allegan in a dual at Mullenhurst Friday. The Panthers topped the Tigers on the back nine 169 to 195. Shipley led Delton with a 38. Simon and Worm each shot 43 and Lepird and Anthony Houtrow added 45s. Allegan was led by Franik Locatis’ 41. �Page 14 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TK swarms Saxon net, gets three goals and a win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon goalkeeper Autumn Demott and sweeper Tori Schoessel were kept busy by the Trojans Wednesday. They were both very good, but not good enough to stop the Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team’s attack. “Demott, give her credit,” said Thornapple Kellogg coach Joel Strickland. “She had so many saves, it was ridiculous. We had 15 shots on goal, so she had 12 saves and there were some good ones. She played well. We had trouble kind of putting it in. They packed it in. That’s how they play, they pack that box, which we knew they were going to do. We had opportunities. We played well.” The Trojans converted on three opportunities, to take a 3-0 OK Gold Conference victory. It took two shots for the Trojans to get their first one past the Saxon keeper. TK’s Kelli Graham blasted a shot that Demott deflected across the goal. Demi Scott found the rebound and slammed it in for a 1-0 Trojan lead with 22:08 to play in the first half. Some fancy passing from Scott to Holley Tripp to Graham led to the Trojans’ second goal, with 4:19 left in the first half. Scott fed Tripp running up the left side and Tripp chipped a pass ahead as Graham stepped past the last Saxon defender. Graham beat Demott 1-on-1 to put her team up two. Graham got her second goal on a penalty kick with 11:51 left in the second half. Graham, Tripp, Erin Scheidel and Hayley Balsitis all did a fine job of creating scoring chances for themselves and their teammates. Strickland was pleased with the way his team controlled the game, especially in the second half, but if he had to pick out one thing for the team to work on Thursday in practice it would be finishing. Hastings had the Trojans down for 27 shots at the Saxon net. “We really could have done a little bit of a better job, and that’s knit-picking if I have to find something,” Strickland said. “We could have put the ball in the back of the net a few more times, but their goalie played great. We have to finish better.” Aly Miller earned the shutout in net for TK, making two saves. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel saw improvements from his team’s first contest with the Trojans, a 5-0 win for TK. “Last time we played them it was all on our defensive end again. Each game, we improve, we get further and further into their defensive end and our offense continues to get better and better. That’s the good thing. Finally we’re starting to get the ball down the field, play some offense on their side of the field and make them play the whole field instead of just half the field which is nice because our defense is getting tired,” he said. He was pleased with Demott as well as defenders Tori Schoessel, Kaitlyn Bancroft, Lanie Johns, Samantha Ackles, Hanah Barnard, Jordan Morrison and Annie Teunessen. The Trojans finished off the league season with a 7-1-2 record, topping Wayland 7-0 in Middleville Monday. The Trojans outshot the Wildcats 22-2, getting two goals each from Haley Alverson and Victoria Fuller. Emily Adams, Graham and Jessica Ziccarello had one goal each. Graham and Ziccarello two assists each, while McKenna and Balsitis added one apiece. TK is now 11-3-2 overall. The Trojans fell Friday in a non-conference contest at Traverse City West 2-1. Tripp headed in a corner kick from Graham to tie the game at 1-1 in the first half, but TC West answered a few minutes later to get the lead back for good. All three goals were scored in the first 16:05 of the contest. Hastings followed up its loss to TK by knocking off Grand Rapids Union 10-2 Friday. Maddie Dailey had four goals and Megan Ziegler three. Drew Cooley, Tori Schoessel and Mary Feldpausch each chipped in one goal. The Saxons suffered a 2-1 loss to Zeeland West in another non-conference contest Monday. Tori Schoessel scored the Saxons’ lone goal. The Dux got goals from Hannah Elzinga The Saxons’ Madison Bolo (3) looks to turn the ball the other way as she’s pressured by Thornapple Kellogg’s Shelbi Shephard in the midfield during Wednesday’s OK Gold Conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon goalkeeper Autumn Demott and defender Tori Schoessel (9) keep the ball out of the net in a crowd that includes teammate Lanie Johns (back left) as well as Thornapple Kellogg attackers Jessica Ziccarello (left) and Demi Scott (20). (Photo by Brett Bremer) and Shelbi Lowe. The Trojans finish off the OK Gold Conference season at home against Wayland Monday. They got their fifth league win Monday, topping Grand Rapids Catholic Central 1-0. Graham scored the Trojans lone goal, off an assist from Scheidel on a corner kick in the first half. “The play was ran perfect. It is set up with Erin and Kelli and they executed and it paid off,” said Strickland. Scheidel now has 14 assists on the season, just five shy of the single-season record at TK. The Trojan defense earned its ninth shut out of the season, with Miller making two saves. The Trojans scored a 6-1 win over Otsego last Friday in non-conference action. Despite the Trojans controlling the play, the Bulldogs scored the game’s opening goal about 13 minutes in. The Bulldogs raced the other way with a turnover, and fired a shot that bounced off a Trojan defender into the upper corner of the net. “It was one of those plays where Aly was in the right position and it was just unlucky that it went off our defender,” Strickland said. It didn’t take TK long to bounce back. The Trojans evened the game 20 seconds later, with Scheidel carrying the ball ahead for a shot that found the net. About 13 minutes later TK got its first lead, with Tripp heading in a corner kick from Scheidel. It was the first of three goals off of corner kicks for the Trojans in the game. Scheidel added assists on goals by Scott and Graham. Graham finished the night with three goals, with Alaina Pohl registering assists on two of them. Miller made six saves, and Strickland said the TK defense was led by Pohl who played one of her best games of the season. Lakewood ladies one point short of regional title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior Mycah Ridder slammed a folded-up purple umbrella on the ground and gave it a kick. She had a smile on her face, but there was a bit of frustration there. Viking head coach Jim Hassett summed it up best. “It’s disappointing only because we thought we won, and then lost,” said Hassett after his girls finished second, one point behind regional champion Eaton Rapids, at the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason Friday. The Vikings had hopes of winning a regional title a year ago, but came up two points short. Expecting only limited points in the field and none in an individual race over 400-meters, the Vikings weren’t thinking of a regional title this spring until it came down to the final few events Friday. There was a time when the Vikings and even the Eaton Rapids coach thought the victory was going to the Vikings. Eaton Rapids secured the win with its 1600-meter relay team finishing fifth, in a race which the Thornapple Kellogg team of Fiona Shea, Taylor Ward, Morgan McNutt and Molly Lark won in 4 minutes 9.24 seconds. Lakewood didn’t score among the top eight teams in the race. The top two finishers as well as those who met pre-determined heights, distances and times in each event earned spots in the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Track Finals, which will be held at Forest Hills Eastern High School June 1. The Vikings didn’t have their top 1600- Continued next page Marshall’s Kitana Espinoza (left) gets to the finish line just ahead of Lakewood’s Mycah Ridder at the end of the 200-meter dash Friday during the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Chad Reedy hits the finish line in fifth place at the end of the 200meter dash Friday at Mason. 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The 3200-meter relay team of Ward, Grace Possett, Casey Lawson and Janie Noah was second in 10:04.31. Lark, the anchor of the Trojans’ 1600-meter relay team, won the 400meter dash in 1:00.54. None of the local girls are going to the state finals in the pole vault in Division 2, but there were some fine performances there. Hastings’ Erin Goggins and Lakewood McLean both set new school records in the event. Coldwater’s Ellie Ohm won the event by clearing the bar at 9-9. Goggins was third at 9-2, while McLean finished sixth at 8-8. TK also had a scorer in the event, Heather meter relay together Friday, choosing instead to stack the two sprint relays and let their top athletes score points throughout the meet. The strategy likely made things as close as they were in the end. Eaton Rapids finished with 81 points. Lakewood was second with 80, followed by Mason 68.5, Thornapple Kellogg 60, Hastings 56, Jackson Northwest 55.5, Charlotte 50, Ionia 50, Coldwater 31.5, Harper Creek 28.5, Gull Lake 25, Parma Western 23, Marshall 21, Pennfield 17, Portland 10 and Wayland 6. Lakewood’s ladies won six regional championships. Ellie Reynolds was a part of four and Mycah Ridder three. They teamed with Madison McLean and Betsy Reynolds to win the 800-meter relay in 1:48.00, and with Samantha Morrison and McLean to win the 400-meter relay in 51.54 seconds. Ellie Reynolds also won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.05 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 47.07. Morrison scored in both races and will join Ellie in the 100 hurdles at the state finals. She was the runner-up in that race with a time of 16.15. Morrison was fifth in the 300 hurdles with a time of 50.32. A pair of Hastings hurdlers are also headed to the Division 2 Finals. Nikki Redman, who was the runner-up in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.27 and Rachel Quillen who was fourth in the 100-meter hurdles in 16.42. Quillen had a great day. That time was a new personal record in the 100 hurdles. She also set a PR with a mark of 15-8.5 in the long jump, which placed her fourth in the event. She’ll go to the state finals for the second year in a row in the high jump, after clearing 5-0 and placing third in that event Friday. Ridder is going to the finals in two individual events. She won the 100-meter dash in 12.80, a race she had never run at regionals before, and took second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 26.73. Thornapple Kellogg’s Shea also qualified for the state finals in the 100, placing third in 13.00. She just missed the qualifying time with her third-place time of 27.01 in the 200. Marshall’s Kitana Espinoza was the 200 champion, finishing in 26.53. Morrison qualified for the state finals Hastings’ Grace Bosma rounds the turn at the start of her second lap in the 800-meter run Friday at the Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by Mason. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — Page 15 Vikings get a couple victories at regional in Ada by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The importance of a random Tuesday in April popped up Thursday at the Vikings’ Division 3 girls’ tennis regional hosted by Forest Hills Eastern. The Lakewood girls didn’t see many of their regional competitors during the season, so the seeding process at times came down to common opponents. Lowell saw a number of teams at the regional, and the Vikings took on the Red Arrows in a non-conference dual April 30. The Vikings didn’t have any top seeds Thursday, but were in talks for spots as second and third seeds prior to the regional. Lakewood’s second doubles team picked up one of its team’s two victories Thursday, as Sarah Campeau and Lexi Fetterman who were seeded fourth began play with a 6-1, 62 over the duo from Creston. Fetterman and Campeau earned the fourth seed in part because in their loss to the Lowell second doubles team last month was considered a better loss than that by the Unity Christian second doubles team in their dual with Lowell. Both of those matches with the Red Arrows ended in third-set tie-breakers, and the Viking team scored one more point in that tie-breaker. “Even in a non-league, a didn’t matter match, that we thought didn’t matter it made a difference,” said Lakewood head coach Martin Snoap. Viking second doubles player Sunshine Young just missed a fourth seed, and wound up drawing second-seeded Nicole Kunnen from South Christian in the opening round. Young battled injuries, illness, Kunnen and the hot sunshine but fell in a long three-set match 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. “(Sunshine was) a whisker from being the number four seed, and Unity beat us out for that,” said Snoap. Mariah Krikke earned a fourth seed for the Vikings at third singles and won her opening round match, 6-0, 6-0 over Ionia’s Madi Martorana. Forest Hills Eastern’s Jada Bissett, the top seed at the flight, then knocked off Krikke 6-0, 6-0 in the semifinals. Fetterman and Campeau were downed in the semifinals as well, by the first seeded team from Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 60, 6-0. The host Hawks took the top spot with 21 points. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was second with 15, followed by South Christian 12, Unity Christian 4, Lakewood 2, TK 1, Creston 1, Ionia 0 and Ottawa Hills 0. Thornapple Kellogg’s lone win came at first doubles, where the team of Michaela Blain and Kasey Willson topped Unity Christian 6-4, 2-6, 6-2, before falling to Forest Hills Eastern’s top duo 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals. TK’s fourth doubles team of Taylor Miller Thornapple Kellogg’s Michaela Blain reaches to her backhand side to hit a shot against Forest Hills Eastern’s first doubles team during their match Thursday in Ada. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK girls are KVA champions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The climb to the top of the Kalamazoo Valley Association has been a long one, but Delton Kellogg’s Panthers finally made it to the top. Delton’s varsity girls’ soccer team earned its first ever KVA Tournament Championship, and its first ever overall league championship by knocking off visiting Pennfield 2-0 in the tournament title game Friday. Sarah Rendon had two assists and Hannah Phommavongsa and Brianna Russell scored goals for Delton in the win. “They all kind of (celebrated) a little differently,” Delton head coach Alan Mabie said. “Some of them were just absorbing it all, and others kind of let it go.” The Delton defense earned its ninth shut out of the season. The Panthers shut out all three of its foes in the conference tournament, and allowed only two goals (both on penalty kicks) during the regular conference season. The speedsters on the outside led the way for the Delton Kellogg defense, Sam Zettelmaier and Christi Boze. They shut down opponents’ top players throughout the season, and again on Friday. The center of the Delton defense kept the Pennfield girls out of the box in the Delton end, and keeper Christy Gonzalez cleaned up everything that came her way. She needed to make just four saves to earn the shut out. While foes have been keeping a close eye on Phommavongsa and Russell at the other end of the field, that has opened up a little space for Rendon. Rendon has taken advantage of that all season long. Delton took a first-half lead when Rendon sent a cross that went off the Pennfield keeper and found Phommavongsa, who blasted the rebound into the net. Phommavongsa started the charge that led to Delton Kellogg’s second goal, feeding Rendon with a through ball on the right side. Rendon carried it up field before sending a cross that Russell headed into the back of the net. Delton Kellogg is currently ranked tenth in the state in Division 3. The Panthers open up postseason play against Kelloggsville at the South Christian Sports Park Tuesday, with the winner advancing to face the top ranked Sailors in the distinct semifinals. The Panthers reached the conference tournament finals by topping Hackett Catholic Central 4-0 in the tournament semifinals last Wednesday. Russell, Zettelmaier, Aryka Poling and Kanoe Chaffee scored the four Delton goals, with assists going to Zettelmaier and Phommavongsa. The Panthers outshot the Irish 10-3 on the night. It was some sweet revenge for the Panthers, who finally got past the Irish in the league tournament. Hackett topped the Panthers 1-0 in overtime in the conference tournament semifinals a year ago and 4-3 in a shootout in the semifinals in 2011. DK boys second at KVA meet only other win on the track, finishing the 400meter dash in 53.65. He was one of three Delton guys to score in the event, with Egelkraut fifth (55.47) and Hansen sixth (55.50). Zach Meyers scored a victory in the field for Delton, clearing the bar at 6 feet 1 inch in the high jump. Egelkraut had a fifth-place jump in that event as well, clearing 5-6. Delton and Maple Valley both had two scorers in the pole vault. Schoolcraft’s Neal Malackowski won it by clearing 13-0. Delton Kellogg had Brady Mills second at 12-6, while his teammate Kenny Coates and Maple Valley’s Robbie Welch tied for third at 12-6. The Lion team also had Chris Staffler tied for sixth at 11-0. Keegan Yost was the Lions’ leader, winning the shot put with a throw of 53-3. He nipped by Schoolcraft’s Drew Douglas for the top spot in the discus though. Douglas unleashed a throw of 156-7, one in better than Yost’s best of 156-6. The Lion team also got a boost from Tanner Brownell, who was second in the long jump at 19-9 and second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.53. Jarryd Calhoun had a good day in the distance races for Delton, finishing third in the 1600 in 4:47.60, sixth in the 3200 in 11:07.80 and eight in the 800 in 2:12.80. Teammate Zach Haas was just ahead of him in the 3200, finishing seventh in 11:04.30. Schoolcraft’s girls won their league meet with 123.5 points. Olivet was second with 108, followed by Pennfield 93, Delton Kellogg 73.5, Constantine 73, Parchment 63, Maple Valley 45, Kalamazoo Christian 29, Galesburg-Augusta 28 and Hackett Catholic Central 18. Mallory Sewell and Brianna Russell each had victories for Delton. Sewell took the shot put with a mark of 35-0. Russell won the 400meter dash in 1:02.37. Sewell was one of three Delton Kellogg scorers in the discus. Isabella Belew was third at 32-1 and Kristen Mohn seventh at 28-5. Jessica Rushford had the lone win for the Lions, taking the 1600-meter run in 5:24.70. She was fifth in the 400 in 1:05.41. Delton Kellogg’s Sammi Cleary was the runner-up in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:33.30. Maple Valley had a runner-up in the 200, with Hadley Joppie finishing in 28.25. Delton Kellogg’s Alicia Lindsey was fourth in that race in 28.53, a race which Olivet’s Hayley Walkowski won in 27.67. Walkowski was a two-time winner, also taking the long jump at 16-4.5. Joppie, Russell and McKayla Lamance scored in that event for the Lions and Delton Panthers. Russell was fifth at 14-8. Joppie had the Lions’ best jump, at 14-10.75 while her teammate Lamance was eighth at 14-0. Maple Valley’s Jadelyn Stewart was the runner-up in the pole vault, clearing 9-0. Schoolcraft’s Jordan Devenney won that event at 9-6. Delton finished the day with its best relay performance. The team of Lindsey, Nicole Thompson, Christi Boze and Russell placed third in the 1600-meter relay with a time of 4:29.06. D2 TRACK REGIONALS, continued from previous page Raymond who was seventh at 8-8. There weren’t as many state qualifiers from the area on the boys’ side. Thornapple Kellogg’s David Walter is headed to the finals in the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run, and Hastings Joe Siska qualified in the pole vault. Siska was third in the pole vault, clearing 13-4. Parma Western’s Nathan Mcumber won the event at 14-0 and Eaton Rapids’ Alex Fast was second at 13-4. The Saxon team also had Jason Slaughter sixth at 12-4. Siska and Slaughter both set new personal records at the regional. “After everybody leaves practice, (Siska) stays and vaults,” Saxon boys’ coach Jamie Murphy said. “He and a couple other people go over to Maple Valley and vault on Thursday nights. He and Slaughter and Erin Goggins go over there on Thursday nights and vault indoors. They have a really good vault guru over there. Jerry (Sessions) does a great job. He coaches just about everybody in this area. I’m happy for Joey. He PR’d and so did Erin. I think that has to do with the work they do after everybody else leaves.” TK’s Walter met the qualifying time in each of the two distance races. He was third in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:25.53 and fifth in the 3200-meter run in 9:53.69. Mason’s Tanner Hinkle won both those races, taking the 1600 in 4:18.24 and the 3200 in 9:47.20. Harper Creek edged Hinkle and the host Bulldogs for the boys’ title, finishing with 109.5 points. Mason was second with 102, followed by Charlotte 75, Parma Western 69, Eaton Rapids 68, Wayland 58, Hastings 44, Ionia 37.5, Coldwater 33, Thornapple Kellogg 19.5, Gull Lake 14, Marshall 12, Lakewood 8.5, Jackson Northwest 5, Portland 5 and Pennfield 3. Lakewood second singles player Sunshine Young reaches hit to hit a backhand shot against South Christian’s Nicole Kunnen during Thursday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking second doubles player Sarah Campeau hits a serve against Creston as teammate Lexi Fetterman readies herself at the net during Thursday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Forest Hills Eastern High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Halfpipe nearly ready at Hastings Skate Park The Hastings Skate Park Active Youth Movement with the assistance of Pastor Randall Bertrand of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish have been busy preparing for the installation of their new halfpipe in the 1st Ward Park. The acquisition of the used equipment, valued at $30,000 was purchased for $6,500 with funds donated by John and Janis Raguin. The group picked up the equipment from the Lansing YMCA last month. The halfpipe is being installed on the shuffle board courts next to the existing skate pad. The two courts needed to be joined by removing the sod between them and replacing it with concrete. The AYM was responsible for getting the sod out and ready for a base of concrete. “They did a spectacular job,” said Hastings Community Development Director John Hart, who has been working with the group. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said he is excited about the youth’s and Pastor Bertrand’s involvement. “You won’t see me on a skateboard, I am too old for that, but I will cook some hotdogs on the grill for those kids or haul mate- rial for them, they are helping the city clean up the park and make it fun and safe to play in,” he said. “That’s what it is all about — the city helping the community make things better. It takes all of us to do it, we have to pitch in and help each other.” Campbell said he especially likes how Bertrand has become friends with the youths and helps them not just at the park but in their day-to- day lives, and they respond to his efforts by helping the city and each other in making the park nicer and safer place. Tim Girrbach, Hastings director of public services, said he is impressed with the kids’ enthusiasm and willingness to participate. “That was a lot of dirt to hand-shovel. These kids are really getting into it,” he said after seeing their work. DPS staff has since removed a little more dirt, brought in gravel and compacted it, making it ready to receive the five yards of cement required to complete the pad for the halfpipe. Volunteers are being organized to finish the concrete and install the ramps after the concrete has cured. The halfpipe should be skateable by the end of May or the first week of June. 06812483 Delton’s Panthers put together a charge towards the top of the standings. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ track and field team finished second at Tuesday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association League Meet hosted by Olivet, finishing 14 points behind champion Parchment in second place. Brandon Robbins and Franklin James led the way for Delton Kellogg. They teamed with Lucas Hansen and Gary Egelkraut to win the final race of the day, the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 35.90 seconds, besting the second-place team from Parchment by 1.8 seconds. Schoolcraft’s girls clinched their fifth straight KVA championship, and tenth straight league title overall by winning the girls’ meet Tuesday. Robbins was the KVA champion in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, finishing in 41.72 seconds, and was the runner-up to Kalamazoo Christian’s Clayton Meldrum in the 110-meter high hurdles. Meldrum edged Robbins in the high hurdles 15.74 seconds to 15.81. Meldrum was the runner-up in the 300 hurdles, finishing in 42.32. Parchment’s boys won the 400-meter relay, the 800-meter relay and also had a secondplace finish in the 3200-meter relay behind the team from Hackett. Parchment finished the day with 119.5 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 105.5, Olivet 91.5, Maple Valley 67, Hackett Catholic Central 63, Kalamazoo Christian 61, Constantine 55, Schoolcraft 53, Pennfield 37.5 and Galesburg-Augusta 9. James had the Delton Kellogg boys’ team’s and Karley Cisler played a tough three-set match against Unity Christian to start the tournament as well, but fell 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. One-hand joystick steering. Stop by and see our large selection of units in stock and ready to go. For More Information MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. SHERMAN STREET, NASHVILLE 517-852-1910 www.maplevalleyeq.com �Page 16 — Thursday, May 23, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Saxons win final league game to finish second by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Pitcher Jake Swartz held off the Wildcats long enough for the Saxons to come from behind in Hastings Tuesday and score a 4-3 victory in their final OK Gold Conference contest of the season. Hastings’ varsity baseball team ends the league season with a 10-5 record, behind league champion South Christian. Swartz went the distance in the 4-3 win, allowing seven hits but walking just one. He struck out four Wildcats. Wildcats, falling 3-1 in the opener which was resumed from an earlier rain-out in the top of the fourth inning. Wayland scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to get the win. Redman and Pierce each had a double for the Saxons in the loss. The Saxons came into the day with second place in the league still on the line. South Christian clinched the league championship with two wins over the Saxons May 14, then finished off the sweep of the three-game set by topping the Saxons 9-0 Thursday in Hastings. The Sailors jumped on the Saxons early, scoring six runs in the top of the first inning. They then added single runs in the second and third innings. The Saxons had seven hits in the loss, led by Greenfield’s two singles. Shaffer, Redman and Wilcox also had hits. Hastings was scheduled to take on Lakewood in two games at Davenport University Wednesday and will play another big doubleheader Monday when it travels to Forest Hills Eastern for the annual Armed Forces Game against the Hawks. The Saxons travel to Allegan Tuesday for their Division 2 Pre-District contest against the Tigers. The winner of that game will meet Otsego in the district semifinals June 1 in Allegan. Plainwell and Gull Lake meet in the other semifinal June 1. Hastings’ Jon Wilcox touches home plate to score the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning of game two against Wayland Monday as the throw flies in behind him. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Jake Swartz pitches during his team’s win over Wayland in Hastings Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “It was a gutsy effort. He hung in there,” Hastings head coach Marsh Evans said of Swartz. “He’s a tough kid. He found a way to win the game. It was one of his best outings of the year. His last two were outstanding too.” “He kept us in the game after a shaky start.” Wayland scored two runs off of him in the top of the first inning. The Saxon offense finally got going in the bottom of the fourth inning, scoring two runs. David Pierce put the Saxons in front 3-2 with an RBI triple in the bottom of the fifth. The Wildcats tied the game again with a run in the top of the sixth, but Hastings put together a perfect rally in the bottom of the seventh to earn the walk-off win. Jon Wilcox walked to start the bottom of the seventh for Hastings. Devin Greenfield bunted Wilcox over to second base. Steven Shaffer earned the game-winning RBI, driving a single up the middle to bring home Wilcox. Shaffer had a pair of hits in the win. Brandon Redman had a hit and an RBI as well. The Saxons were 1-1 on the day against the Hastings’ Steven Shaffer slides in safely with a steal of second during game two against Wayland Monday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Handful of Lions and Panthers get through to finals Maple Valley’s Hanna Kyle and Keegan Yost each won a pair of regional championships Friday at Maple Valley High School to earn spots in the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Track and Field Finals, which will be held at Comstock Park High School June 1. Yost was the top thrower in the boys’ meet Friday, winning the discus with a mark of 148 feet 10 inches and the shot put at 51-8. Kyle was the top hurdler in the girls’ meet, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 16.51 seconds and the 300-meter low hurdles in 47.15. The Lion teams had a fifth regional champion, Jadelyn Stewart who took the title in the girls’ pole vault by clearing 9-0. Those three victories helped the Maple Valley girls finish the day in fifth place. Hopkins took the regional title on the girls’ side, finishing with 130.5 points. West Catholic was second with 98.5, followed by Saranac 98, Calvin Christian 81, Maple Valley 68.5, Kent City 57, NorthPointe Christian 27, Ravenna 26.5, Delton Kellogg 25, Wyoming Lee 16, Kelloggsville 15, Holland Black River 7, Fennville 6, Grand River Prep 4 and Bloomingdale 3. Those three Lions weren’t the only state qualifiers from the area at the regional. Maple Valley’s Jessica Rushford will return to the finals in the 1600-meter run after placing fourth in the event with a time of 5 minutes 22.93 seconds. The lone girl from Delton Kellogg to qualify for the finals was Mallory Sewell, who finished third in the shot put with a mark of 34-7.25. The top two in each event and everyone else who met the pre-determined times, heights and distances qualified for the state meet. Sewell came up just short of a second place finish, and shy of the qualifying distance needed for the finals in the discus, placing third with a throw of 98-8, 13 inches behind the runner-up in the event. Sewell was joined in scoring in the shot put by teammate Isabelle Belew, who was fifth at 31-8.5. Rushford scored in three individual events for the Lions, also placing fourth in the 400meter dash with a time of 1:04.14 and fifth in the 800-meter run in 2:32.38. Teammate Ivy Braden added an eighth-place time of 1:07.32 in the 400. The Lions earned the rest of their points in the field, with McKayla Lamance in a tie for fourth in the high jump. She cleared 4-8. Hadley Joppie was third in the long jump at 15-4.25, with teammate Kandys Larsen sixth at 14-4. Kyle was one of three girls to win multiple individual events. Saranac’s Jenna Klynstra won the 1600-meter run in 5:09.77, the 3200meter run in 11:15.65 and the 800 in 2:25.52. West Catholic’s Rachel Dolphin took the sprints, winning the 200 in 26.56 and the 100 in 12.87. A couple of local hurdlers will join Yost at the state finals on the boys’ side. Delton Kellogg’s Brandon Robbins is going in both races after finishing second in the 110-meter high hurdles with a time of 15.43 and third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 41.45. Maple Valley’s Ryan Nisse also qualified in the 110 hurdles, placing sixth in 15.93. Another hurdlers, Kelloggsville’s TJ Burnett, helped his team to a regional cham- Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Mohn takes off with the baton for the second leg of the 800-meter relay Friday at Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) pionship by winning the 110-meter race in 15.05 as well as the 400-meter dash in 49.98. The Rockets finished with 102 points. Saranac was second with 91, followed by Maple Valley’s Hanna Kyle hits the finish line at the end of the 400-meter relay Friday at the Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by the Lions. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Kent City 80, West Catholic 79, Calvin Christian 68, Hopkins 58, Ravenna 43, Maple Valley 41, Delton Kellogg 39, Holland Black River 20, NorthPointe Christian 14, Lee 14, Bloomingdale 11 and Wyoming Potter’s House Christian 3. Many of the Lions’ and Panthers’ best finishes came in the field. Delton Kellogg’s Justin Ferris was sixth in the discus with a throw of 120-9, while Maple Valley’s Cole Decker was third in the shot put at 46-8. In the pole vault, Delton Kellogg had Brady Mills fifth at 12-0 and Kenny Coates Delton Kellogg’s Jarryd Calhoun rounds the corner in the 1600-meter run as teammate Zach Haas chases him from behind during Friday’s Division 3 Regional Meet at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) eighth at 11-0. The Lions’ Robbie Welch was fourth at 12-0. Delton added points thanks to Zach Meyers fifth-place leap of 5-9 in the high jump. In the long jump, Maple Valley’s Tanner Brownell was fourth at 19-2 and Delton’s Lucas Hansen seventh at 19-0. Jarryd Calhoun added an eighth-place time of 4:49.39 for Delton in the 1600-meter run. Kent City’s Will Wilson matched Burnett’s two individual wins. He took the 1600-meter run in 4:24.39 and the 3200-meter run in 9:53.29. Lakewood soccer shuts out Waverly in first Cup contest 77578742 Lakewood’s varsity girls’ soccer team opened play in the CAAC Cup with a 5-0 victory over visiting Lansing Waverly Wednesday. Viking head coach Paul Gonzales said Mallory Durham and Jennifer Briggs earned the game-ball for the evening, for their all-out effort. It only took five minutes for the Vikings to find the back of the net. Durham received a pass from Isabel Salgado inside Waverly’s goal box and floated a shot over the Warriors’ goalie who had come out of her net to play the ball. Durham finished the evening with three goals. They were the first three goals of the game for the Vikings. She got her second tally midway through the first half on a well placed shot, which was again set up by Salgado. With just over 17 minutes remaining in the game Salgado assisted Durham again. Lakewood got its final two goals in the final two minutes. Courtney Sandborn floated a shot over the Waverly keeper on a direct kick to make it 4-0. With 22 seconds left, Danielle Kosten was knocked off the ball deep inside Waverly territory and the ball found its way right to Emily Taylor who blasted it into the net as she was knocked to the ground. Gonzales said that Taylor recovered from the blow to get “back up happy as could be.” That was the third game in three nights for the Vikings. Lakewood was scheduled to visit Sexton for game two of the CAAC Cup Wednesday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-05-30.pdf 2c53f9edafbde403e8d29152db7aae40 PDF Text Text Delton names top 10 graduating seniors Military values shine on Memorial Day Saxons face Otsego in Saturday semi’s See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 22 NEWS BRIEFS Friday is World No-Tobacco Day The goal of World No-Tobacco Day, celebrated annually May 31, is to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and its lethal effects. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide. “Locally, we are actively working with communities to provide tobacco-free outdoor recreation areas for our residents, visitors and young people,” said Tamah Goul, health educator for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Michigan — killing more than 14,500 Michigan residents each year. The Michigan Department of Community Health offers a free telephone service to help tobacco users quit, 800QUIT-NOW (784-8669), or visit online, www.njhcommunity.org/michigan/. For more information on the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition, call Goul, 517-541-2624. For more information about World No-Tobacco Day visit www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/en/. Lutheran church to host wheel blessing Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will have a special service, Blessing of All Things Wheeled, at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, in the church parking lot. The church is encouraging not only its members, but also the community-at-large to bring in their bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles, walkers, skateboards, scooters or even lawnmowers — anything with wheels — to receive a blessing. The blessing will be offered in hopes of keeping all who utilize these wheels safe from harm this summer. The church is located at 239 E. North St., Hastings, across from Magnum Care. World War I topic of ILR Class World War I will be the topic of a June Institute for Learning in Retirement Class Wednesdays, June 5 to 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. The class will meet at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. Nancy Beers, Kellogg Community College adjunct instructor, will overview the various economic, social and political changes brought by the war, as well as why the monarchies of Russia, Austria and Germany all ended during this time. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 County approves move toward faster Internet speed by Doug VanderLaan Editor Users of the Internet superhighway in Hastings ... buckle your seatbelts. With the approval by Barry County Commissioners Tuesday of an addendum to an existing 2012 agreement with Message Express Internet of Delton, high-speed Internet service may soon be available to users in downtown Hastings. “We’re trying to put together a potential plan for servicing the city,” Mark Graf of Barry County Telephone Company representative Mark Graf told commissioners at their official meeting Tuesday. “We’re starting preliminary discussions with the City of Hastings and would like to offer this to the city.” Making it possible is a two-step process described last week for commissioners and approved by them Tuesday. The first step is the granting of an additional utilities easement allowing the telephone company, which is doing business as MEI, to bury fiber-optic cable from the M-43 right-ofway to the sheriff’s department building where the company placed an antenna for wireless service atop the county’s communications tower in March. “This addendum [to the tower agreement drawn up in March] will now allow us to have a wired connection with the sheriff’s department in addition to the wireless connection,” explained County Administrator Michael Brown. “The benefit we receive would be, if connectivity were ever lost, this would provide us a back door, or a redundancy service, to the sheriff’s department.” Brown assured Commissioner Jon Smelker that the addendum would come at no cost to the county, but it also would add no new service or features to the high-speed Internet connection that county offices now possess. Brown did point out that the utilities easement opens the door to larger computer service, not only to county government, but to the larger community, as well. That second step is the intent presented to commissioners Tuesday of entering into discussions with MEI regarding the company’s leasing of county-owned “dark fibers,” or unused buried communication cables. Brown and Graf had indicated to the board during the committee of the whole meeting last week that connecting to existing county- See INTERNET, page 11 Two Middleville men Senior files lawsuit against die in head-on crash Hastings Area School System by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg students and Middleville residents gathered Monday night at TK’s Bob White stadium to remember two 2008 TKHS graduates killed in a traffic accident Saturday night. Ryan Boyd, 23, and Matthew Dundas, 24, both of Middleville, were killed in the crash on M-37 south of 100th Street in southern Kent County at about 6:20 p.m. The two were reportedly best friends, coming home from a workout in Caledonia. Boyd was driving south on M-37. According to Michigan State Police, he apparently tried to pass another vehicle, lost control of his car and hit a northbound truck head-on. The 29-year-old Middleville man driving the pickup truck and his two passengers, including a 6-month-old baby, were taken to an area hospital, treated for minor injuries and were reportedly released. Both Boyd and Dundas died at the scene. Both were reportedly wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, according to state police. M-37 south of Caledonia was closed for several hours as police investigated the scene, with assistance from Caledonia Township Fire Department. Family, friends and co-workers gathered Monday night at the high school stadium to light candles, say prayers and offer comfort and support in remembering the two young Middleville men. Boyd was employed as a welder at Bradford White in Middleville. Dundas attended Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University where he was studying exercise science. He was working an internship at Bradford White as a lab technician. Funerals services for both men will be A handmade sign shows up at Thornapple Kellogg High School to honor two students who died in a automobile crash Saturday. Friday. Visitation for both will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. The funeral for Ryan Boyd will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the services for Dundas at 1:30 p.m. at the same church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery for both men. The Boyd family is asking friends to make contributions to charities of their choice in memory of Ryan. The Dundas family is asking for memorial contributions to the Matt Dundas Fund in care of Hastings City Bank. Native plant sale is next week The Barry Conservation District will be holding its third annual native plant sale June 3 to 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the district office, 1611 S. Hanover in Hastings (Secretary of State building). Gardeners will find a variety of favorites like black-eyed Susans, coneflowers and other butterfly favorites, wild geraniums, native sunflowers and colorful, no-fuss options for sun, shade or partial shade areas. Plants can be purchased individually or customers may choose to build a theme-garden flat with a variety of plants to create a butterfly garden, rain- or waterfront garden, or a shade garden. For more information, call the district office, 269-948-8056. PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 30, 2013 A day to remember ... Scouts from Hastings Troop 3175 carry wreaths that will be placed at the memorials on the courthouse lawn, in the Thornapple River, on the Civil War monument at Tyden Park, on the Grand Army of the Republic monument at Riverside Cemetery and on the grave of the most recently deceased veteran buried at Riverside. See page 2 for more on local Memorial Day observances. (Photo by Seth Graves) by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Just weeks before last week’s graduation, Hastings High School senior Zach Olsen filed a lawsuit against the Hastings Area School System alleging a violation of the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act because the district has not released the names of students expelled from school during the past three years. Allegations made in the complaint filed in Barry County Circuit Court May 20 are that, on April 30, Olsen filed a FOIA request with Hastings Area Schools seeking, among other things, the names of all students expelled by the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education from 2009 to the present. Olsen met with the district’s FOIA coordinator Tim Berlin, who denied the request for names, citing the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. In a press release dated May 24, Olsen’s attorney Phillip Ellison alleged the district has failed to keep accurate minutes of public board of education meetings where board members have voted to expel students. The lawsuit alleges that that at least three students were expelled from Hastings Area Schools by a vote of the board of education, including one in January 2011 and two on or near Oct. 2, 2012. “School districts argue that if they violate FERPA, they will be denied federal funding,” said Ellison. “No one has ever been denied federal funding.” “This is one of the few cases of its type ever to have been brought into a Michigan courtroom,” wrote Ellison in a press release to news media organizations. “While, undoubtedly, FERPA protects an embarrassing grade in algebra class, it cannot and should not serve as a way to hide those who brought weapons or drugs to school and were expelled.” “This case is a first impression — the first time a lawsuit of this nature has been brought before the courts,” said Ellison, in a followup telephone interview. “I have been in contact with the district’s attorney, Dan Martin, and we will present stipulated facts to Judge Amy McDowell.” Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings said the district will be ready to defend its actions. “It is the district’s policy that federal law, specifically FERPA, requires that the district maintain student confidentiality with respect to all educational records, and that includes algebra grades and expulsion records,” said Geerlings. “It is being brought before the courts, and we look forward to having this resolved.” Delton Kellogg earns silver medal from national magazine by David DeDecker Staff Writer Delton Kellogg High School has become the second high school in the county to be honored as a silver medalist in the exclusive ranking of state high schools by the national magazine, U.S. News and World Report. “It is a testament to what can be achieved when a district’s leadership works together in the face of difficult economics, changing curriculum requirements and adjustments to how achievement and success are measured,” the magazine’s congratulatory letter stated. The Michigan Association of School Boards also congratulated the district as only one of 75 Michigan high schools to earn a medal. Hastings High School was also awarded a silver medal. The honor was part of the Board of Education’s May 20 meeting in which it also honored all staff and students for a successful 2012-2013 school year. Trustee Ben Tobias was absent for the meeting. “This is the highlight of the school year for the board,” said President Marsha Bassett. “Tonight we recognize our Top Ten students and we also have many young students here to show us what’s going on with them.” The Class of 2013’s Top Ten are: Zachary Haas, Elizabeth Jackson, Alexander Stevens, Logan Hansen, Christi Boze, Caleb Alman, Alaina Schippers, Alisha Vanderwoude, Tabitha Nguyen and Jessalyn Tamez. Middle school principal Diane Talo then introduced young writers and stated last year the middle and elementary schools were able to increase their academic achievement scores by 20 percent. Second through sixth graders read their informational writing projects to the board, including Chloe Tarkkanen, Mya Brickley, Isabella Hibbard, Brooklyn James, Shawna Stoneburner, Logan Cross, Alexis Blain and Averi Haas. Giving a summary of their essay projects were Sophia Cox, Marshall Warner, Noah Phommavongsa, Lexi Chandler, Kirsten Lindsey, Jayde Gregorski, Carly Mursch, Ashton Ingersoll, Justin Trantham, Taylor Shaneck, Tony Juan and Cameron Curcuro. 2013 Write Away High School Contest winners were also featured during the meeting. Eight students from DK were Write Away winners and won $150 in prizes for their writing. The Barry County Write Away contest is sponsored by Ken and Alice Jones of Hastings. Next, Talo said three first generation college students from Western Michigan University worked with DK middle schoolers this year on anti-bullying and diversity education through a program called TRIO. The WMU students, who are the first in their family to attend college, are future teachers. They collaborated with Miller Auditorium to garner 33 front-row tickets to the upcoming production of “Wicked” for DK students. The tickets were a prize for the work TRIO did to help make schools a safer place to learn. Continuing with the theme of academic reading and writing, teachers Julie Osgood and Deb Butterfield said Battle of the Books is held every March. Osgood and Butterfield explained the contest and stated many of the elementary and middle school students did well enough to travel to Hastings for the countywide Super Battle of the Books. In other business: • School of Choice dates were set by a board vote at June 6 to Sept. 6 and Nov. 18 to See MEDAL, page 12 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner ‘Never forget’ is message of Memorial Day People lined the streets of downtown Hastings and North Broadway Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day parade, which stepped off at 9:30. Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings marched in the parade or were provided a ride in a tram. A band, consisting of musicians from Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School, under the direction of Spencer White, played “God Bless America” along the parade route. Other groups joining the parade included the city’s police and fire departments, sheriff’s department, Barry County Animal Control, friends of the Hastings Dog Park, YMCA, various antique car buffs, and more. At Riverside Cemetery, Post 45 Chaplain Dave Decker led a prayer to honor departed veterans, reminding everyone that some lie in burial grounds across the country, overseas and under the seas. Jim Atkinson, adjutant of Post 45, noted that last year — when ceremonies were not conducted at the cemetery due to construction on North Broadway — marked the 100th anniversary of the placing of the Grand Army of the Republic monument at Riverside Cemetery. The GAR post was named in memory of Capt. Leonard Fitzgerald, he said, a Hastings native who died 150 years ago in Tennessee, abandoned and fighting for life for three days on the Stones River battlefield near Murfreesboro. “Never let us lose focus of what Memorial Day really means,” Atkinson reminded the crowed. “It’s not about beaches or picnics or car races. It’s about honoring the memory of those who gave service to their country — and some made the ultimate sacrifice. “Never forget them and their service,” he said. Continuing its tradition, Post 45 honored the most recently deceased veteran to be buried at Riverside Cemetery, Anton “Tony” Turkal, who died Dec. 27, 2012, at age 95. Turkal, a native of Bessemer, served as a military policeman during World War II. He later moved to Hastings where he taught high school history and math for 36 years and coached varsity track and junior varsity basketball and football, said Atkinson. The last remaining wreath of the several that were carried through the parade by Boy Scouts from Troop 3175, was placed on Turkal’s gravestone. The Post 45 honor guard rifle squad fired its final shots, and the sound of taps echoed across the cemetery before Atkinson thanked everyone for attending and the crowd dispersed. Rifle squad members (from left) Commander Gary Wear, Bill Roush, Gary Lindsey, Clarence Hunter, Charles Alexander, Bill Towne and Barry Wood fire a salute over the Thornapple River. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) Legionnaires and members of the Post 45 Honor Guard include (back, from left) Neil Braendle, Bob Reaser, Bill Towne, Charlie Alexander, Clarence Hunter, Gary Lindsey, Bill Roush (behind flag), Commander Gary Wear (obscured), Barry Wood, (front) Carl Atkinson, Nick Trevino, Dale Morris and Russ Hammond. Ready to show their patriotism are Kady, 3, and Emily, 7, Robertson. (Photo by Seth Graves) An antique car in the Hastings Memorial Day parade bears the conclusion of phrase that begins, “All gave some ... (Photo by Seth Graves) Honor guard members Bill Towne (left) and Charlie Alexander stand at attention, while taps is played by Hastings High School Band members Becky Maurer and Ryan Nicholas. American Legion Post 45 members Bill Roush (left) and Bill Agostini stand at attention during ceremonies at Riverside Cemetery. Tiger Cub Scout Cohen James stands at attention while listening to Jim Atkinson, adjutant of the Hastings American Legion Post, speak during a brief ceremony on the courthouse lawn. Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post American Legion Post 45 Color Guard (from left) Carl Atkinson, Nick Trevino, Dale Moras, Russ Hammond and Barry Wood lead the parade. (Photo by Seth Graves) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — Page 3 Delton Kellogg names top 10 of 2013 Logan Hansen Jessalyn Tamez Elizabeth Jackson Tabitha Nguyen Zachary Haas Alaina Schippers Alexander Stevens Alisha Vanderwoude Caleb Alman Christi Boze Delton Kellogg High School will celebrate graduation of the Class of 2013 Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Seniors also will be honored Wednesday, June 5, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium, with baccalaureate following at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The following students ranked in the top 10 out of a class of 96 students: Valedictorian Zachary Haas, son of Vic and Jo Haas, is graduating with a grade point average of 4.113. During his high school career, Haas was involved with cross country, track, National Honor Society, student council and the DK Follies. He was student body president, an Eagle Scout and captain of both track and cross country teams. Haas plans to go to the University of Michigan through a Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship and become an officer in the Marine Corps, and then work in law enforcement or national security. His hobbies are fishing, working out, running and the study of history. Salutatorian Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Dave and Debby Jackson, earned a GPA of 4.072. She participated in cross country, soccer, student council, National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youth Advisory Council and the DK Follies. Jackson is a National AP Scholar, and earned the honors of Panther Pride, most improved in cross country and also was a cross country captain. She will be attending Honors College at Central Michigan University and major in actuarial science. Her plans are to become an actuary. Jackson enjoys running, playing piano, reading, wake boarding and skiing. Alexander Stevens is the son of Ric and Elaine Stevens. He earned a cumulative GPA of 4.044 during high school. Stevens ran track and cross country, earning a Panther Pride award. He plans to attend Grand Valley State University to study and become an engineer. Stevens’ interests include hiking, camping, being outside and computers. Logan Hansen, son of Mathew and Teresa Hansen, has earned a 4.043 GPA. Hansen was involved with track and field, soccer, National Honor Society and quiz bowl. He was a Conrad Foundation Spirit of Innovation Challenge Finalist, and a 2013 Michigan Math Prize two-year semi-finalist. Hanson plans to attend the University of Michigan Honors College as a biochemistry major. His goal is to become a cardiothoracic surgeon or biotechnology researcher. Hanson enjoys water skiing, windsurfing, playing piano and mountain biking. Christi Boze is the daughter of Tracy and Brenda Boze. During high school, Boze earned a 3.943 GPA and participated in cross country, soccer, National Honor Society, Green Team, student council and the DK Follies. She was named All-KVA, all-district soccer, All-KVA academic and all-state cross country. Boze plans to a study pre-med at Grand Valley State University with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Her hobbies include reading, soccer, swimming, camping, rock climbing and hanging out with friends. Caleb Alman is the son of Rodney and Nancy Alman. He earned a 3.916 GPA. Over the past four years, he participated in Delton Kellogg Theatre Arts Company, marching, pep and symphonic bands, National Honor Society, student council, Teens Against Tobacco Use and was on the yearbook staff. He earned a Panther Pride award, 2012 Excellence Award for best featured performer in a musical and was nominated for 2013 Excellence Award for best leading actor in a musical. Alman plans to attend The American Musical and Dramatic Academy to study musical theater. His dream is to work in show business and entertain people on the stage and screen. His interests are singing, dancing, reading, Netflix and hanging out with friends. Alaina Schippers, daughter of Richard Schippers and Sandra Schippers-Monroe, earned a GPA of 3.89. She was Green Team captain and was involved with National Honor Society, cross country and track. Schippers was on the Miss Delton Court 2011-12, and was an all-conference and academic all-state recipient. She plans to attend the University of North Carolina to major in biochemistry with the goal of being a virologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Schippers enjoys ceramics and pottery. Alisha Vanderwoude, daughter of Keith and Joy Vanderwoude, has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.878. Vanderwoude participated in volleyball, National Honor Society, student council, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Green Science. She earned all-academic all-state, and a Panther Pride award. Vanderwoude will attend Upper Iowa University for environmental science for a career in the outdoors with wildlife. Her interests include camping, fishing and reading. Tabitha Nguyen is the daughter of Michael and Debbie Chase. Nguyen earned a 3.859 GPA and attained perfect attendance. She participated in soccer and earned an honorable mention award in the sport, along with a Panther Pride award. She plans to attend at Kellogg Community College and then transfer to a university to become a zoologist. Her interests include sketching, writing, puzzles, study of religions, and non-fiction research. Jessalyn Tamez is the daughter of Carmen and Laurie Tamez. She earned a 3.792 GPA while being involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters, yearbook staff, National Honor Society and the Green Team. Tamez also earned a Panther Pride award. She will attend Michigan State University to major in business, and will pursue the creative side of business such as public relations. Tamez enjoys photography and reading. St. Rose honors graduating seniors St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings honored its 2013 high school graduates with baccalaureate Mass Sunday, May 26. The students attend Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, Lakewood and Grand Rapid Catholic Central, as well as home schools. Pictured are (front row, from left) Nicholas Kronenwetter, Haley Perkins-Craven, Bridget Hemingway, Paige Downs, (second row) Christopher Feldpausch, Katy Garber, Hannah Herbstreith, Veronica Klein, (third row) Ben Kolanowski, Christine Maurer, Hannah Wilgus, Olivia LaJoye, (back) Father Richard Altine, Katie Gibson, Sarah Brasseur, Nicole Schondelmayer and Noah Newton. The seniors took part in the Mass, serving as readers, ushers, gift bearers and more. Music was provided by a combined choir of adults and the teen Love Our Lord, or LOL Choir. Each senior was given a Bible, provided by the congregation. First Presbyterian Church celebrates graduates The First Presbyterian Church of Hastings honored its graduates Sunday, May 26, with seven students participating in the service and reception. Pictured are Pastor Jeff Garrison, Tom Peurach, Ian Beck, Katy Garber, Ryan Bosma, Ethan Sutton, Ali Howell, Allison Brown and Amy Kalkman, director of youth and young adult ministries. Pastor Garrison delivered the sermon and several of the graduates offered a special music selection during the service. Each year the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings awards scholarships to its graduates. These scholarships are awarded based on grade point average, positive Christian character traits and active involvement in the life of the church. Amy Kalkman presented scholarships to Ian Beck of Hastings (son of Kevin and Amy Beck), Allison Brown of Middleville (daughter of Rex and Lisa Brown), and Tom Peurach of Hastings (son of Jim and Peggy Peurach). �Page 4 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Some things never change — thankfully Puff rebuffed Debbie Patton of Middleville sent this photo of a tom turkey, one of three doing his best to impress a nearby hen near her Bender Road home May 18. “This guy was all puffed up, strutting around,” Patton said, but he failed to seize the feathered female’s attention. “She was much more interested in eating than paying attention to the poor guy.” We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Central diplomacy It’s again time for “Pomp and Circumstance,” mortarboards, diplomas and recounting of collective school memories. So does this photo stir any school memories? It looks to be a commencement ceremony at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Do you recognize any of the graduates or the men? Do you know what year this is? What can you tell us about this photo by Leo Barth? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of Gov. William Milliken signing a document surrounded by military personnel drew no response. Pat McKeough of Hastings recognized her dad, Al Belsito, in the “Grand Plans” photo from the May 16 Banner. He is in the back row, third from the left. Hastings selected Benjamin Moore ‘Main Street Matters’ contestant The Benjamin Moore paint company announced its biggest initiative ever to revitalize communities across North America through the launch of “Main Street Matters.” The campaign asks consumers around the country to cast their votes online for which 20 Main Streets should be revitalized of the more than 100 North American cities nominated at www.paintwhatmatters.com. Benjamin Moore conducted its own internal research about main streets that could benefit from the program across North America. The company asked its employees what suggestions they had, as well. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce member Jim Fox, owner of U-Rent Em Canoe Livery, who is employed with Benjamin Moore, recommended Hastings. Benjamin Moore then contacted the City of Hastings staff asking whether the city would like to participate. “We are excited to offer this opportunity with Benjamin Moore for the community to participate in,” said Jacquie McLean, Hastings community development specialist. “We hope that they will vote each day so that Hastings will be selected.” The effort will be undertaken with the help of multiple partner organizations around the country, including Make It Right, a long-time partner of Benjamin Moore that was founded by actor-philanthropist Brad Pitt. Pitt will be lending his voice in support of the effort that Benjamin Moore is undertaking with Main Street Matters. In addition to partner organizations, this effort will be brought to life with local Benjamin Moore dealers and in conjunction with local municipalities, small businesses and local chambers of commerce. The effort will begin this summer and the work on repainting these Main Streets will be completed over the next year. “Our main streets are the vital hubs of our communities — and Benjamin Moore and our network of independent dealers have always been integral parts of main street,” said David Melançon, chief marketing officer of Benjamin Moore. “This investment we’re making in communities around North America is core to our business and to who we are; main streets make us who we are, and we’re proud to honor that with this effort. Benjamin Moore will provide paint and supplies needed, as well as consultation and painters. Voting began at May 16, and will end at Sunday, June 30. Benjamin Moore will post the final list of Main Streets and towns to be repainted on www.paintwhatmatters.com in July. For more information and a list of nominated cities across the U.S. and Canada, or to cast a vote (one per day, per person) visit www.paintwhatmatters.com. Several years ago, after my father passed away, his best friend handed me a fistful of black and white photographs, all taken when the two of them were in their prime: fit, happy, and meeting the world head-on. One of the photos I especially treasured because it was a picture of my dad as a Merchant Marine. He wore the old Navy peacoat and the standard white sailor’s hat, trousers with a crease as sharp as a new recruit’s salute and a spit shine on his black dress shoes that made a viewer’s eyes squint. My dad never talked much about those days. He told me once that he got bonus pay when his ship traveled through enemy waters during World War II, but that’s about all I remember — even though there were pictures showing him in front of the Greek Cub Scout Cohen James, pictured here Parthenon and on a street that had during the Memorial Day parade in Hastings, to be New York City. My father is already learning the respectful discipline of was like the typical war vet, I honoring country. guess. He did his duty, came home and picked up his life where it left their formal dress whites with an outward countenance of confidence that stirred off. Because those days were just in my every heart of the family members who father’s past, maybe that’s why my broth- were there to see it? I guess that’s the secret only a military ers and I never gave much thought to military service and missed the whole experi- person and veteran will know and will never be able to tell me. That’s the price I ence. I don’t have my dad’s picture anymore. pay now because I never had the experiMy wife gave it to our daughter when she ence. The Navy has brought change to my life, left a few weeks ago for Navy basic training at the Recruit Training Center in Great though, even from afar. I feel like I’ve gained a new family of Lakes, Ill. It’s a wonder how life moves in circles and here I am, with someone from friends. When passing conversation with my family back in the military. It’s that pic- someone turns up past military service, I ture of my father, though, that’s providing feel a tie. Randy Evans from the county’s my wonder and which is representing all Meals on Wheels program doesn’t know the feelings cascading through my new life how he eased a worried father’s heart when he told me about his eight years in the as the parent of a military sailor. “Dad, you can’t believe what everybody Navy and how the biggest mistake he made says about the picture,” my daughter wrote was not staying longer. When I drive by the house every mornmidway through her grueling eight-week training session. “They look at it, their eyes ing where the yellow and blue yard sign get wide, and they say, ‘Wow, things are says “Proud home of a U.S. Sailor’s Family,” I feel a bond, and I’ll likely stop just like they were 60 or 70 years ago!’” And that’s the metaphor that’s filled my to say ‘hello’ when I see them in the yard eyes and my mind with wonder, especially this summer. I honked and waved a couple after seeing my daughter recently for the of weeks ago at a lady who brandished a first time in eight weeks and having some- “Navy Mom” bumper sticker on her car, one close able to draw pictures and weave though she looked at me like I was a stalkstories about what life must be like as a er. The Navy, through my daughter, has sailor. given me a feeling of pride, the depth of Something in society has not changed. The Navy did tear my daughter down. which I always admired in those who There are things that she won’t tell me served or still serve, but never really underabout her eight-week indoctrination into stood. There’s something very empowering military life. I do know the drill instructors made her pay for her Korean heritage and about the phrase I saw on a T-shirt while for being a female, though she had lots of attending the Navy graduation, “U.S. company on the latter front. But what my Navy, Running the World since 1776.” To family saw when we attended her gradua- know that, as Americans, we’re part of the tion at the training center in Chicago after most powerful military machine ever not seeing her and only being able to com- assembled is fortifying. I still have my municate by a rare phone call and letter reservations about the political use of our military strength, but I buy in, too, to the was nothing less than transforming. “Look, Dad, she even walks differently,” Navy’s marketing engine that we’re a my son observed from a distance. He was “force for good.” Which, when I look back on the career right. Nearly everything about my daughter’s outward demeanor had changed. She path I’ve followed through education and turned corners at right angles, she journalism, kicks off even another realm of addressed her Navy colleagues as “Sir” and thinking brought on by my weekend with “Ma’am,” and she was constantly on the the military. Why couldn’t I have learned clock monitoring the six hours of liberty about the importance of and then gained that her class had been awarded before her the personal discipline that came from the required return to the barracks from where basic training experience these young peoshe would leave just hours later for training ple were all part of? Why didn’t I insist on it when raising my own children? And why school down South. But it was the Navy uniform that kept my do I see less and less of it from young peoeyes transfixed. She had become my father ple today? Public schools today find they no longer in her Navy whites ... the crease on the trousers, the shine on her shoe, and the over- control the curriculum, they accept the diccoat that sat underneath her dress hat with its tates of state education leaders if they want to remain connected to their funding lifeline. Navy badge. Inside, I could tell she was still my But they can still influence something I subdaughter, the Navy hadn’t taken that away. mit is even more important — personal But outside, she had become everything I decorum. I’ll bet young people in Israel who serve could never make her overcome. The adolescent insolence was gone, as was the cyn- a mandatory two-year military stint carry ical perspective of those teenage years that that confidence. Exposure to the discipline always looked first to what was wrong in a and team focus taught by our military can’t situation. A parent’s frustrations had disap- be a bad thing for America. A young person who shakes my hand peared under the three stripes on her sleeve and the perfectly angled hat atop her head. firmly and works in an occasional “Sir” to The question posed by my son as we our conversation makes a lasting impresdrove home is one I’m still struggling with sion. If there’s eye contact, a listening ear, — how far can a person be knocked down and maybe even a question about my life, I before you bring them back to a level of realize this person has been raised with confidence every one of the 889 graduates care, consideration and empathy. You don’t we saw that day exhibited? I know these learn that with the Michigan Merit new sailors endured verbal abuse and, if Curriculum — but it will carry a person not physical abuse, were subjected to miles in life. That’s what I saw at Navy graduation a improbable expectations which they all attained. As I struggled with media reports few weeks ago and in the eyes of the veterof sexual abuse in the military, my daugh- ans we honored this past Memorial Day. Anchors Aweigh, Semper Fi, Army ter convinced me that nothing close to it occurred in her basic training class. But Strong and Aim high ... fly-fight-win! Thank you, America, from the bottom of there was everything else. So how did the Navy do it — not just a father’s heart. with my daughter, but with everyone of the Doug VanderLaan, editor, young men and women in that graduating J-Ad Graphics class who I saw march, drill and salute in �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — Page 5 Just say ‘no’ to phone scams IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Cemetery support extends beyond city limits To the editor: I awaited the outcome of the cemetery millage vote with some trepidation, and gratefully thank my Hastings neighbors who voted for it. Although my husband John and I moved to a rural property a number of years ago, he is now the third generation of Huntleys buried at Riverside. It is a significant relief to know that this resting place for so many of our family members and friends will be treated with the respect such a sacred place deserves. What do you I think it is my duty to contribute each year to the cemetery fund at the Barry Community Foundation an amount at least equal to what I would pay in millage if I were a resident of Hastings. I hope I will be able to be more generous. If many of my fellow Hastings “ex patriots” choose the same course, we should be able to relieve the taxpayers of this tax burden in just a few years. Bonnie M. Huntley, Hastings think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. To the editor: Recently, I received one of those telephone calls that sounded just too good to be true. I was not home when the call came in, so I was listening to the recorded message on my machine. I could not believe it – someone in my family, or one of my friends, had ordered and paid-for the “Medical Alert System” for me. They even paid the shipping and handling costs. All I had to do to get this free system was, essentially, say YES. Then I got to thinking. I already have a safety system in place, and all of my family knows that. Who could have done this? And, of course, it finally came to me: it was a hoax. Someone was after something from me, money or personal information. I gave thanks that I wasn’t at home when the call came in, since the voice on the phone was very professional and might have talked me into accepting the offer, before I had time to think about it. My next thought was that they invaded my part of the state of Michigan, my Barry County, my Hastings. You hear about these things all the time in the big cities, but no so much around here. How dare they do this. Boy, was I glad that I wasn’t home when that call came in. Then I got to thinking about all my friends who may have been called, too. Then I read that the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan was warning people about this very scam. They reported that it really was a scam, that after people accepted the offer, they would receive another call asking for personal information, including credit card numbers. The BBB then reminded us that when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I contacted all of the powers that be, gave them all the pertinent information from the call, and asked what else I could do. I was told to tell everyone I knew about it, warning them that it is a scam. So here is the warning: Think before you say ‘yes’ on this deal or any of the many similar offers that come to you. Don’t get pulled in on one of these dishonest scams that rob people. You can say ‘no.’ If you are asked for any of your personal information in one of these calls, just hang up. Remember, nothing comes totally free of cost. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Trolley Around Town State News Roundup State parks to offer sand sculpting Professional sand artist Janet Schrader, also known as “the Sand Pirate,” will be touring state parks in Southwest Michigan this summer to teach park guests how to make fantastic sand castles, complete with windows, doors, towers and stairs. The classes are offered as a part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Recreation 101 program, which offers free, introductory lessons on topics such as archery, kayaking and many other recreational activities. Shortly after the Sand Sculpting 101 programs, Schrader will offer Sand Sculpting 202 classes that will offer more indepth instruction and will cost $6 per person. Sand sculpting 101 takes place from 11 a.m. to noon at each location, followed by Sand Sculpting 202 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The schedule for the classes is as follows: Saturday, June 1: Warren Dunes State Park, Berrien County. Saturday, June 8: Van Buren State Park, Van Buren County. Sunday, June 9: Holland State Park, Ottawa County. Saturday, June 15: Ludington State Park, Mason County. Sunday, June 16: P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, Muskegon County. Monday, June 17: Muskegon State Park, Muskegon County. Tuesday, June 18: Duck Lake State Park, Muskegon County. Thursday, June 20: Grand Haven State Park, Ottawa County. Wednesday, Aug. 7: Silver Lake State Park, Oceana County. Thursday, Aug. 8: Charles Mears State Park, Oceana County. Equipment is limited, and advance registration is required. To reserve a space in the course, contact Schrader at sandpirate@sbcglobal.net. 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Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 105 E. State St., Hastings 77578802 77578802 150 W. State St., Downtown Hastings 269.948.9222 948-8531 �Page 6 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77578808 Worship Together Area Obituaries Jack Alton Wyant Richard L. Werner, Jr. Wanda J. Packard NASHVILLE, MI - Jack Alton Wyant, age 57, of Nashville, passed away on May 27, 2013 unexpectedly at home. Jack was born April 18, 1956, the son of Gene and Bonnie (Dahm) Wyant. He attended Maple Valley High School, graduating in 1974. Jack will be remembered as a devoted father and adoring Papa. Even though he was extremely hard working, he was a big kid at heart who loved to joke around. His infectious smile will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jack is survived by his daughters, Jennie (Dustin) Hillard, Ashley (Bob) Woodmansee; grandchildren, Blaine, Hogan, Alyssa, Dayton, Elaina and Kacen; parents, Gene and Bonnie Wyant; sister, Jill Wyant; brothers, Brad (Deborah) Wyant and Dan (Marilyn) Wyant; along with several extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Koeli Hillard and niece, Stephanie Edgecomb. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Pray Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, just prior to the service. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com. JACKSON, MI - Richard L. Werner, Jr., of Jackson, formerly of the Delton/Kalamazoo area passed away after a courageous four year battle with metastasized Melanoma under the loving care of his mother at the age of 54. Survived by his two children, Jakob and Jim Werner and their mother, Pam. He is also survived by his loving mother, Carol Corbett; sister, Shayna (Matt) Hanes; stepsisters, Lisa Corbett, Debbie Clevenger, Sherrie Johnson; niece and nephew, Jessica and Zachary Hanes; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard L. Werner, Sr. and stepfather, George Corbett. Rick graduated from Jackson High School and Western Michigan University with a masters degree in social work. For the last 25 years, he worked as a licensed senior clinical social worker at the Michigan Career and Technical Institute. Rick was a loving, patient, supportive, caring, and humorous father, son, brother and friend. The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home, 204 N. Blackstone St., Jackson, on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 12-1 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 1 p.m. Chaplin David Cornwell will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Lyle A. Torrant Center, 1175 W. Parnall Road, Jackson, MI 49201, or the West Michigan Cancer Center, 200 N. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007, would be appreciated. To send condolences to the family, go online to www.desnoyerfuneralhome.com. Desnoyer Funeral Home. Family owned for 123 years. HASTINGS, MI - Wanda J. (McElweeMoore) Packard, age 85, of Hastings, passed away May 27, 2013, surrounded by her family. Wanda was born April 20, 1928, in Chicora, PA, the second of seven children. Her family moved to Michigan when she was 12, and Wanda graduated from Wayland High School in 1946. Wanda was a librarian for the Middleville schools, and retired a proud union member of Bradford White Corp. She was known for her love of books, a good political debate, her Irish blue eyes and her love for her children. Wanda will be greatly missed by her husband, Robert; children, Terry Moore, Nora (David) Schwan, Tim (Denise) Moore, and Valley Moore; a stepdaughter, Sandy Miller; a sister, Patricia McElwee; a brother, James (Joann) McElwee; sisters-in-law, Patricia Fein-McElwee and Patricia SteebyMcElwee; grandchildren, Zachary (Tealy), Mack (Lindsay), Cody Moore, and Stuart Schwan; great-grandchildren, Zhoe and Amelia; and many nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Moore, Jr.; her parents, Joe and Amy McElwee; brothers, Bill, John, and Jack McElwee; a sister, Joan McElwee; nephews, William McElwee, Jr. and Michael Moore; and a stepson-in-law, Terry Miller. Wanda's family will receive friends Thursday, May 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Beeler Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where Wanda's funeral service will be conducted Friday, May 31, 2013, at 11 a.m., Rev. Fr. Richard Altine officiating. Burial will take place in Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions to ALS Foundation in honor of her brother Jack will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Wanda's family. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for Toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Teen Group & Wednesday Midweek Programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, June 2 - Worship Services 8 and 10:45; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. June 2 - Blessing of Wheeled Things 2 p.m.; Men & Women AA 7 p.m.; June 3 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30. June 5 - Sarah Circle Dinner Out 6 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN ‘Triple crown’ of social media has answers byVonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist From the stables to the tracks, people across the United States are already talking about this year’s Triple Crown. The three biggest thoroughbred horse races in the nation — the Kentucky Derby in Louisville; the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore; and the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, N.Y. — are underway. It has been 34 years since a horse has won all three and taken the U.S. Triple Crown. Social Security has a horse in the race, so to speak. We offer our own “triple crown” of social media at www.socialsecurity.gov. Facebook is a great place to stay in the know when it comes to useful information about Social Security. “Like” Social Security at www.facebook.com/socialsecurity. Twitter is another place to get regular updates in short bursts. We promise to be brief as we keep you up to date in 140-characters or less. Select “Follow” at www.twitter.com/socialsecurity. Prefer watching videos? We’ve got those too. The third part to our social media triple crown is our YouTube page, where you can find everything from informative webinars to short messages from Social Security. You can view fun public service announcements starring George Takei, Don Francisco, Chubby Checker, and the reunited cast of “The Patty Duke Show.” You can even watch Patty Duke apply online for retirement benefits in her pajamas. Join the fun and get some useful information at www.youtube.com/socialsecurityonline. It’s not easy to predict a Triple Crown winner. Affirmed was the name of the horse who won all three races in 1978. But everyone can be a Social Security social media triple crown winner simply by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov and selecting the three icons in the upper right corner. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Goodbye... After owning and operating Hair Care Center on South Jefferson Street in Hastings for over 34 years, I am closing the shop. Happily, it has been over a year and a half since I remarried and life has taken me in an entirely different direction. Together, we plan to spend our time together and with our respective families. Sincere thanks to all my clients for the opportunity to serve your beauty needs all these years. I appreciate your loyal patronage, your many stories, jokes, travel experiences, photos, the fun and laughter, and, of course, for all your thoughtful gifts. I truly will miss all of you and only ask that you extend to us the same health and happiness that I wish for all of you. A fond farewell, Donna Long-DeLaat 77554467 07628680 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — Page 7 Hastings City Council discusses transfer of cemetery ownership by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer On Monday evening the Hastings City Council reviewed and discussed the first drafts of three agreements which will enable the ownership transfer of Riverside Cemetery to the City of Hastings. Council member Brenda McNabb-Stange said she felt all three agreements should be contingent upon the transfer of the perpetual care fund, or irrevocable trust -- which currently stands at $174,000 -- from the Riverside Cemetery Company to the City of Hastings. “If for some reason, we don’t get state approval, or court approval for the transfer of [the perpetual care fund], is that the part of the deal that breaks the deal?” asked McNabb-Stange. “They voted to allow us to levy the millage, they didn’t vote to allow us to take over the cemetery. They allowed us to fund it if we want to take it over and these are the agreements we are looking at taking it over with. “It doesn’t obligate us to even acquire the cemetery,” she said. “I think you’d have a hard time getting that past the voters,” observed council trustee Bill Redman. City attorney Stephanie Fekkes said that she and Bob Byington, the attorney for the Woodlawn Cemetery Company, had drafted real estate and asset transfer agreements as well as a transfer agreement for the irrevocable trust for the council to peruse. “Obviously, as I explained to Jeff [Hastings city manager Jeff Mansfield], these are working documents, they don’t have input from city council as to what direction that you may want,” she said. “We just wanted to put something in front of you that we could work from.” According to Fekkes, of the main things that need to be identified is whether the council will honor existing contracts and agreements such as previous lot sale agreements as well as annual and perpetual urn care agreements already in existence. With regard to the transfer of the irrevocable trust, Fekkes said the Barry County Probate Court has to terminate the existing $174,000 perpetual or irrevocable trust fund held by the Riverside Cemetery Company. “We will have to schedule a hearing to terminate the trust before we could actually even have those [funds] transferred to us,” she said. “Based on previous conversations that we’ve had with the cemetery commissioner and Hastings City Bank [which holds the trust], nobody is going to be contesting it. It is a matter of formality that we have to break that trust and we have to have the probate court’s permission in order to do that.” In addition to the transfer of ownership of the cemetery and its assets, including the trust, issues that the council will need to address include whether or not the city will honor contracts and agreements such as previous lot sales, annual and perpetual urn care agreements and the cost of burial and burial sites after the city assumes ownership. Fekkes said there are both policy and legal issues for the council to consider. “What directive does the city council want to believe that the millage proposal passage met — does that mean you acquire and honor everything — is that part of the directive from the citizens, or is it separate?” she said. “I think the other, legal component, is my understanding, and Mr. Byington can confirm this, is when somebody had a lot sale agreement that they made, there was a portion, and I believe it was 15 percent, that went into the perpetual care fund that is being transferred to the city. So, the city is acquiring, through the perpetual care fund, at least 15 percent of the sale price of what Riverside Cemetery received at the time. So, in essence, there is a legal basis to say you are receiving consideration for those lots that have been previously sold.” “You’re saying that, we as a council, people have bought lots there already, we as a council could come out and say, ‘You have to come out and buy your lots again?’” asked council member Al Jarvis. “Conceivably, yes, you can,” said Fekkes. “Personally, I don’t think that is something we should do,” said Jarvis. McNabb-Stange said that if voters had not passed the millage proposal and the cemetery company went bankrupt and the State of Michigan took over the cemetery and its assets, those who own unused plots would have lost them anyway and there would be no perpetual care. Mayor Frank Campbell asked Fekkes how the council could approve any policy or agreements regarding the sale of burial plots and perpetual care agreements when five of its nine members own lots at Riverside. “It would be a conflict of interest for those five people to vote on it,” he said. “How are we ever going to get this cemetery?” “The law says those that are available to vote,” said Fekkes. “If you have a number of city council members that have to disqualify themselves, based on a pecuniary interest in the subject, it is those that are available and able to vote that would determine whether or not the question or the issue was passed or rejected.” Campbell said he was also in favor of honoring all previous sales and care agreements. “If we’re taking on something that’s already been paid for, I’m not in favor of charging any more money. From day one ownership, we will set the fees to modern times, I see it that way,” said Campbell. “It’s a sticky situation and the residents voted for us to take it over and I am personally not in favor of raising, or trying to get more money out of people who already got their lots there.” “I look at people who own lots, at least those that are not in use, as share holders,” said McNabb-Stange. “When we acquire the assets of the company, we are not bailing out the share holders, and we shouldn’t be anyway. So, that’s something, just like you lose your shares of stock, you lose when that happens. “What we do with the trust money is a different matter,” she said. “But, as far as people who have paid for perpetual care that are now using the lots, I don’t see how we can not keep the perpetual care there -- I mean, the lots are being used. But, charging them additional, what are they going to do, disinter their loved ones and move them somewhere else? I think that is totally inappropriate. Perpetual care should continue regardless for those.” The council did not take action on the drafts as presented during Monday’s meeting. Mansfield said that he hopes to have final drafts of the necessary documents available for the council to review at least a week before its next regular meeting slated for 7 p.m. Monday, June 10. “I heard tonight that the general consensus is the lot sales, or the burial rights at the cemetery will convey with the cemetery when it come over [to city ownership] and we will respect prior lot sales, that is the way we will prepare that,” said Mansfield. “The perpetual urn care agreements, those may have been entered into eons ago and there is very little compensation in those. Any urn care agreements that were entered into this year, we can certainly look at undoubtedly honor — they may not be priced right, but they are probably something we should honor.” In related business, the council held a public hearing on and unanimously approved its budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year which included a .75 mill levy to support the operation, maintenance and improvements to Riverside Cemetery. There were no questions or comments from the public regarding the proposed budget. The council also discussed a request from Ryan Shay, to enter into a lease agreement with the city for the house at Riverside Cemetery. Shay is currently employed as groundskeeper at the cemetery and occupancy of the house is part of his compensation package. The council did not take action on Shay’s request but directed staff to have Professional Code Inspectors (PCI) take a look at the house to see what needs to be done to bring it up to current city code and also look into what the rental agreement would look like. In other business the council: • Held a public hearing on the final assessment roll for the downtown parking special assessment district. There were no questions or comments from the public and the roll was approved unanimously by the council. • Approved a request from Hastings Summerfest Committee chair person Mike Hallifax to stay the necessary ordinances to allow the traditional Summerfest activities Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. • Approved a request from the Downtown Business Team to hold sidewalk sales during the Gus Macker Basketball tournament Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 and to conduct its annual sidewalk sales event Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. • Approved a request from the Thornapple Art Council to use the tennis courts at Bob King Park to hold a family-friendly dance from 6:30 p to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 as a fundraiser for TAC’s endowment fund at the Barry Community Foundation. • Approved the placement of property, casualty and liability insurance with the Michigan Municipal League property casualty pool via Meadowbrook Insurance for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 for a premium of $99,952 for the first year, and its workers compensation insurance through the same organization and company with an estimated first year premium of $31,043 for the first year. Both agreements are subject to early termination for unsatisfactory service or failure to meet the terms of the agreement. • Awarded a bid to A-1 Asphalt Inc. for paving in parking Lot 34 for an estimated total cost of $8,830 based on the unit price of $74.71 per ton as recommended by Director of Public Service Tim Girrbach. • Denied a request from AT&T for the extension of its lease, set to expire May 15, 2015, to place equipment on the north water tower. AT&T’s proposed terms included a reduced rental rate effective Aug. 1, 2013 which would be in effect until 2018 at which time it would increase 20 percent with each five year renewal. • Discussed the dedication of the sculpture “First Flight” by Ruth Gee and the tree between Hastings City Hall and Hastings Public Library in honor of late Hastings mayor Bob May. Campbell said once the remaining $3,000 of the $10,000 needed to purchase the sculpture has been raised, a time and date for a dedication ceremony will be set. • Discussed amending the ordinance regulating transient vendors in the city. The coun- BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein cil directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance which would increase transient vendor fees and, instead of annual permits, issue them on either a per day or per event basis. In addition, vendors would be required to carry a copy of their permit as well as personal identification which also includes information about the company or organization they represent. Veterans, non-profit and religious organizations would be exempt. Social News Jim and Diane Williams celebrate 50th anniversary Please join family and friends to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Jim and Diane Williams on Saturday, June 1, 2013, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI. No gifts, please – your presence is a gift. Pumford-Case exchange wedding vows Paige Christine Pumford, daughter of Wayne and Patti Pumford of Hastings, Mich. and Adam Robert Case, son of Brian and Michelle Case of Battle Creek, Mich, were united in marriage on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the bride’s parent’s home in Hastings. The beautiful ceremony was performed by Pastor Jeff Arnett in the presence of many guests. The reception was held following the wedding with a buffet dinner and wedding cupcakes. Adam and Paige wish to thank all of their friends and family for all of the love and support given them. Newborn Babies Adrianna Janna Hoeksma, born at Metro Health Hospital on May 7, 2013 to Ron and Amanda Hoeksma of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. ***** Destiny Kathleen, born at Pennock Hospital on May 15, 2013 at 1:10 p.m. to Nicole Miller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Henry Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on May 17, 2013 at 4:22 p.m. to Patrick and Lacey Morris of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 12.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Garrett Charles, born at Pennock Hospital on May 20, 2013 at 5:45 a.m. to Jason and Monica Wolowicz of Wayland. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. NORTH N: K 7 M: A 10 4 2 L: K 9 5 K: K Q 5 3 WEST N: J 9 6 5 2 M: J L: J 10 7 6 4 2 K: 9 EAST N: 4 3 M: Q 8 6 5 3 L: 8 K: J 10 7 6 4 SOUTH: N: A Q 10 8 M: K 9 7 L: A Q 3 K: A 8 2 Dealer: South Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 9K North East 4NT Pass Pass Pass South 2NT 6NT West Pass Pass Today’s column takes a two-way look at slam bidding. One table used the method of “Fast Arrival.” What is “Fast Arrival”? Rather than giving away all of the information about their hands and their holdings in bid suits, this North/South pair elected to open 2NT, promising 1920 high-card points and a balanced hand. With North holding 15 high-card points and a balanced hand, North used a 4NT bid, not for the Blackwood Convention asking for aces, but as a Quantitative Bid inviting South to bid slam with extras and passing without extras. Bidding one bid higher than game is considered an invitation to consider slam. In this case, South bid the six no trump knowing that North had a balanced hand and 15-17 high-card points. Should North have gone immediately to 6NT on this hand as an even faster arrival? Another way is the “slow but sure” approach. Some South bidders would rather have 20-21 high-card points for a 2NT opening bid. Again, this is each player’s prerogative to bid the cards as she sees fit. This South player chose to open 1L, a convenient minor, promising at least three diamonds and an opening hand of at least 12-13 high-card points. North would continue the bidding at a slower pace as well by bidding up the line, and she bid 1M, promising at least four hearts and at least six points. Of course, while all of this bidding was going on, the East/West pair was taking in the information provided to plan their defense. Good defenders take in every bit of information they can gather by careful listening. After North’s 1M bid, South bid the 2NT bid, informing North and the table that her hand was in the 18-19 high-card point range. North did not hesitate and immediately placed the contract at 6NT. Both methods arrived at the same contract of a 6NT small slam. Is there one advantage over the “Fast Arrival” approach or the “Slow But Sure” approach? While there may be some advantage over the “Fast Arrival” approach, in that little or no information is conveyed to the defenders, still it appears that your approach is the one that you feel comfortable with. A 6NT contract was reached at both tables, each one choosing the bidding system that worked for their partnership. As far as the play of the hand, South began to make her plan as soon as she had seen the dummy hand and had thanked her partner. With nineteen points in the South hand and fifteen points in the North hand, there appeared to be enough points to make a small slam where the requisite number is usually thirty-three points. An experienced bridge player knows that it is important to make a plan for twelve tricks needed before the first card is called. South saw that she had eleven tricks without giving up the lead. Where would the twelfth trick come from? This is where the time spent at the beginning of the hand is so important. Take your time and make your plan. South looked carefully at the two seven-card suits: Hearts and Clubs. Which suit showed the most promise for an extra and winning trick? Knowing the bridge adage of “Take your losers early,” South knew that to win a trick that you need, you need to lose a trick early while you are still in control of the hand. South, satisfied with her plan, saw the lead of the 9K and knew that the club suit was safe for a while. After winning the club lead, South began with two spade leads with both East and West following. There was no new information for South. When South led the KM on the fourth trick, however, the JM fell from the West hand. Now South completed the rest of her plan. With the valuable 9M and the 10M in her sight, South knew that it would be hearts where she could pick up the extra trick. Accordingly, South implemented her plan by leading the 9M from her hand. When West discarded a small diamond, South knew that she had made the right decision. East gathered in the QM, but no matter what East returned, South was in control and claimed the rest of the tricks, making a small slam in no trump. All in all, South took three heart tricks, three spade tricks, three diamond tricks, and three club tricks for the twelve tricks needed. Taking the time to make her plan and being flexible and aware of what cards were being played provided South with enough information to make a sound judgment and a fine score of 1440 on a 6NT hand. ***** Bridge Notes: As the “Play of the Hand” class winds down in Battle Creek at the Kellogg Community College campus, be aware that plans for the fall bridge classes are now in progress. The next class in the American Contract Bridge League’s sequence is “Defense in the 21st Century.” Look for an eight-week class in the fall on how to be a strong bridge defender. Contact KCC’s Life Long Learning program for more information. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 30 — Movie Memories enjoys the little gem “Rear Window,” starring Jimmy Stewart, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31 — preschool story time basks in the “sunshine,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 — summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” and “Groundbreaking Reads,” begins; toddler story time plays “in the “garden,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 — library book club discusses Will Schwalbe’s The End of Your Life Book Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. In Loving Memory Tari L. Sherk 2/15/62 - 5/29/12 In our hearts You’ll always stay Loved and remembered every day Love and Miss you Bunches Jeff Mitch, Briana, Alexis & Anekin Brandon, April & Gracie Mom & Dad Brenda, Jake, Rob, Lisa & Alex XOXOXOXO 07629071 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 8 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Today, May 30, is the traditional Memorial, or Decoration, Day still observed in spots. Who remembers when we switched to having most patriotic holidays on Mondays so people could have a three-day weekend? Many of us can recall, however, that midweek holidays caused great disruption in offices and schools. Saturday, June 8, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. at the Freight House museum on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa. The library, will be open until 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome, and refreshments will be served. There will be a speaker. Lilacs are fading. Snowball bushes are at their best. Along any road in the country, one can see the straight rows of seeding corn plants crossing the huge fields that often encompass 40 or more acres. Many fields extend half a mile or more. Robert Shears of Clarksville is to be inducted as an Eagle Scout Saturday, June 1, at noon. His Court of Honor is to be held at Central United Methodist Church. He is the son of Pamela (Benson) Shears and the late Timothy Shears, grandson of Marjorie and the late L.L. Benson. The Eagle Scout rank is achieved only after months of planning, research, recruitment and completion of a major project. His brother Ian also earned the Eagle rank a few years earlier. A large crowd attended the Friday evening veterans’ recognition at the museum complex. The veteran chosen was the late Charles Moe Jr. Many members of the extended Johnson family were present, along with dozens of others. Both the front lobby and the museum room were filled with military displays and exhibits. Many flags from past eras were hung from the lights. Every available surface was covered with memorabilia from wars past, even the Revolutionary War and several items from the Civil War. New this time was the VanLaanen collection with pictures of the late John VanLaanen of Iron Mountain from his World War I time and also from his Red Cross service it..t The museum was then open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for visitors. The next event for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be alumni weekend June 27 and an ice cream social Sunday, June 30. May 28 to June 1 United Methodists from all across West Michigan Conference will be meeting in Grand Rapids at Calvin College for their annual conference to hear great preaching, sing hymns, do business regarding the church and ordain new pastors. Retirees will be recognized, and reports will come from missionaries. James Noggle from Grand Rapids Northview will be the new pastor at Lakewood United Methodist Church. John and Andrea Gentner will be the lay delegates from Central United Methodist Church. REQUEST FOR BIDS 2013 Street Line Painting The City of Hastings is requesting sealed bids for its 2013 street line painting program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package – “Sealed Bid – 2013 Street Line Painting”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77578880 What does Dow 15,000 mean to you? This month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a milestone, when, for the first time, it closed above 15,000. Of course, 15,000 is a nice, round number, and it sounds pretty big — but what does it mean to you, as an individual investor? Is it cause for celebration — or is it more of a “caution” flag? There’s no one simple answer to these questions. Since March 2009 — the low point of the market following the 2008 financial crisis — the “Dow” has risen about 130 percent. And while the Dow is just one index, it’s nonetheless an important measure of the market’s performance — which means that you were likely glad to see the 15,000 mark eclipsed and you’d be happy if the numbers just kept rising. However, as you’re no doubt aware, the market does not move in just one direction. Typically, declines of 10% or more — or “corrections” — occur about once a year. Unfortunately, they're not predictable. Sooner or later, the markets will indeed change course, at least for the short term. When this happens, don’t panic — corrections are a normal part of the market cycle. Still, you might feel like you should do something to cope with the downturn. But what? Here are a few suggestions: ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS CITY OF HASTINGS ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP has acquired the 23 acre property between the township hall and the Assyria cemetery. This property will allow for future expansion of the Assyria Cemetery and possible future expansion or replacement of the Township Hall. day, too, you can help yourself continue to work toward your goals — even when the major market indices have, for the moment, taken a wrong turn. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 37.07 +.15 AT&T 36.18 -.76 BP PLC 43.60 +.04 CMS Energy Corp 27.52 -1.29 Coca-Cola Co 42.55 +.21 Conagra 34.98 -.67 Eaton 68.67 -.02 Family Dollar Stores 63.63 -.39 Fifth Third Bancorp 18.43 +.13 Flowserve CP 169.22 -2.67 Ford Motor Co. 15.28 +.33 General Mills 49.11 -.25 General Motors 33.96 +.56 Intel Corp. 24.08 -.07 Kellogg Co. 64.72 -.71 McDonald’s Corp 101.24 -.90 Perrigo Co. 119.34 +.69 Pfizer Inc. 29.01 +.23 Sears Holding 48.98 -10.81 Spartan Motors 5.93 +.18 Spartan Stores 18.45 +.77 Stryker 67.91 -1.33 TCF Financial 14.42 -.06 Walmart Stores 77.32 -.07 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1381.30 $22.32 15,409 693M +6.84 -.08 +22 +160M Thoughts and ideas can also be e-mailed to assyriatwp@gmail.com 07629095 City of Hastings REQUEST FOR BIDS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2013/2014 TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for lawn mowing and maintenance of its municipal parks and parking lots. Bid documents are available from the Office of the City Clerk. Parks and parking lots will be received and processed as separate bid and award items. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package – “SEALED BID – Parks Mowing & Maintenance” and/or “SEALED BID – Parking Lots Mowing & Maintenance”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid – 2013/2014 Tree Trimming and Removal”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77578884 77578878 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2013 SIDEWALKS & CURB & GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM REQUEST FOR BIDS 2013/2014 HAND PATCHING HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING 77578882 • Keep investing — Too many people, when faced with a market drop, decide to “cut their losses” and take a “time out” from investing. But that can be a costly mistake — had these investors bailed out of the market in 2009, and only recently returned, they would have missed a substantial part of that 130 percent run-up in the Dow. And when you invest in a down market, your dollars may actually go farther if the market rebounds, because you would have bought more shares at the lower prices. • Review your portfolio — It’s usually a good idea to review your portfolio at least once a year, and it may be especially important during those times when the market changes directions. Over time, a portfolio can become unbalanced — for example, following a long period of rising prices, some of your growth-oriented investments may have gained so much value that they now take up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, possibly subjecting you to a greater level of risk than you desire. If this happens, you may need to scale back on these investments and reallocate the money elsewhere. • Diversify — Always look for ways to spread your dollars among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments. Even within these classes, look for ways to diversify further, such as owning different types of stocks, bonds of varying maturities, and so on. Diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, but it can help reduce the impact of volatility that can occur in a downturn. The Dow at 15,000 is certainly no minor event. And since stocks don't appear too expensive compared to their earnings, don't be surprised if higher milestones follow. But record highs can be quickly forgotten when the market falls. By being prepared for that Residents are invited to come see the property (13119 S M-66) from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013 and provide input on the use of this property CITY OF HASTINGS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured inplace quantities. Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be addressed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid 2013 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services EDWARD JONES The City of Hastings is accepting bids for hand patching of hot mix asphalt paving at various locations throughout the City of Hastings. Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be addressed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors will also be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2013/2014 Hand Patching Hot Mix Asphalt Paving”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77578888 Spring birthdays and multiple sclerosis by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Multiple sclerosis is a nasty disease that attacks the central nervous system. Various people with MS experience different symptoms, and even for one person, symptoms may vary over time. Some common complaints of people with MS are numbness, coordination and balance issues, vision problems, dizziness, depression, hearing and memory problems, and fatigue. MS ain’t for sissies. The cause of multiple sclerosis has long been a mystery. It’s likely that both genetic and environmental factors combine to determine who will come down with the malady. Some researchers have pointed out a connection between the time of year a baby is born and the prevalence of MS later in life. But why should that be so? Researchers led by Oxford scientist Sreeram Ramagopalan recently published a study in JAMA Neurology outlining evidence that babies born in May have low levels of vitamin D in their blood. When you recall that our bodies make vitamin D when we are bathed in sunlight, the result makes sense: decreased sunlight for mothers during long and dark winters means less vitamin D in Mom’s system for the baby. Babies born in the fall, by contrast, might well enjoy the benefit of their mothers catching a few rays during the bright summer. Ramagopalan’s results show that blood samples from 100 newborn babies’ umbilical cords indicate that May children had 20 percent less vitamin D than did November babies. Another difference between spring and fall babies the study described was a difference in T cells (immune system cells). The researchers found that spring babies had twice as many T cells as did the autumn children. The immune system cells are seen as important because they are capable of attacking the body’s own cells, as they do in MS, as outlined by WebMD. According to National Public Radio’s Shots website, an Australian study in 2011 indicated that a lack of sunlight and low vitamin D were risk factors for an early symptom of MS. “I’m convinced,” Ramagopalan is reported to have said to Shots. Convinced, that is, that low vitamin D is a factor that puts a person at risk of getting MS. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has started to fund a study that will give people who already have MS some vitamin D supplements to see if the vitamin can slow the progression of the disease. Even Ramagopalan agrees there is a lot of hope being pinned to vitamin D with respect to various medical conditions. “I don’t think it’s linked to everything,” he told Shots. But he also thinks even healthy adults should be taking vitamin D supplements. A number of American authorities appear much more skeptical than Ramagopalan on that point. Check with your doctor and have your vitamin D level measured before you start a regimen of pills. As all too common with medical science, next to nothing about MS can be predicted when it comes to individuals, rather than groups. Famous “Mouseketeer” Annette Funicello, who died recently of MS, was born in the fall, not the spring. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — Page 9 Sumner was legendary conservation officer The following article, researched and written by the late Joyce F. Weinbrecht, appeared in the Feb. 25, 1993 Hastings Banner. ***** by Esther Walton Michigan was the first state in the union to employ full-time state game wardens. In 1887, the Michigan Conservation Corps was pioneered by the effort of the Michigan Sportsman’s Association (1875). The 1887 law established the office of State Game Warden. In 1895, a bag limit was set by this office – five for deer and a 50-cent license fee was established. In 1907, the office duties of game warden and fish and forestry warden were combined, and in 1915 they became part of the Public Domain Commission. In 1921, they went under the State Conservation Department. In 1925, the wardens were issued uniforms and their titles were “conservation officers.” In the early years of conservation efforts, Michigan citizens paid little attention to conservation laws, and enforcing them could prove interesting and even dangerous. George A. Sumner joined the conservation department June 1, 1929, as the Barry County Conservation Officer just eight years after the organization was placed under the Michigan Conservation Department. By this time, the conservation department had formed varied goals: regulation of game laws, enforcement of the game limits and licenses, conservation of natural resources, and the stocking of game and fish in game preserves, rivers and lakes. Mr. Sumner’s wages in 1929 for doing all of this and more was $125 per month, plus $1 per day for car expenses but the officers had to buy the required and regulated uniforms themselves. During the Depression days, the conservation officers reported that they never missed a paycheck. George A. Sumner was born in Ionia County April 13, 1890, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sumner. When he was 4 years old, the family moved to Edmore. He graduated from Edmore High School in 1907. He served in World War I with the 316th Field Signal Battalion, Headquarters Department. He was charged with handling transportation for the unit. He was sent overseas and took part in several campaigns. He was on the battle front from Sept. 5 until Nov. 11, 1918. He told of his memory of Armistice Day: “It seemed to be always raining over there, at least dark and cloudy. Fifteen minutes after the cease fire order took effect, the clouds drifted away, the sun came out and even the birds started flying about. I’ll never forget it,” Sumner said in an interview in 1953. He married Dorothy Avery of Greenville Jan. 21, 1918. They had a baby girl, Suzanne. Mrs. Sumner and Suzanne stayed with the Avery family in Greenville until George returned from the war. He served a time in the occupation forces for Europe before he was discharged and came home. After he returned, he worked in Greenville in a garage business and then moved to Hastings, where he again entered the garage business until June 1, 1929, when he became Barry County Conservation Officer, a position he held for nearly 24 years. George was thorough and dedicated to his duties. He learned about the county’s lakes rivers, streams and swamplands. He knew the secrets about where the best fishing was, where the animals could be found and where trapping was best. He also knew the laws he was charged to enforce and knew who in the county was most apt to poach game or fish illegally or set up a bootleg trap line. Court records and newspaper accounts of the 1930s and 1940s reflect his diligence by the number of arrests he made. He established a reputation in the county of being tough, impartial and fair. He could recall hundreds of incidents, from serious to humorous, that had occurred during the two decades of his work in Barry County. In 1938, the Department of Conservation published “The Diary of a Conservation Officer.” This was a composite of stories written by the officers statewide. George Sumner wrote the following essay to be included in that article. It gives a little insight into his sense of duty and his sense of humor. A Conservation Officer’s Nightmare by George A. Sumner That must be the last boat – don’t see any more on the lake. Wonder what time it is – 10 o’clock. No use going to any other lake, fisherman will all be in by now. May as well go home. Boy, am I hungry! Hope the wife has something good to eat. Not many fish caught today – too hot, I guess. Cooler tonight though, maybe I can catch up on some sleep. Didn’t get much last night. What was that in the road? Looks like a snake, better have a look – maybe a rattler. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 28, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77578811 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Sure enough. Those things have a habit of crawling around at night. Ah! Soon be home now. It’s a lot cooler now, going to be a good night to sleep. That was a good supper, now for a smoke. Wonder what’s in the paper? Tigers lost another game. – 12 o’clock. Guess I better hit the hay. Boy, this bed feels good. ZzzZzzZzz. Oh darn! Who set that alarm? I can’t shut it off. Oh, it’s the phone. Hello. Yes, –– yes, Sheriff, man drowned at Carter Lake at Smarts’ Landing. Okay Sheriff, I’ll be right out. Oh, where is that receiver hook? Can’t seem to find it in the dark. Better turn on a light. Twelve forty-five – Fine time to be calling a man out on a job like this! Heavy fog over the water. Flashlight doesn’t penetrate very far. Looks spooky; wouldn’t want to fall in here myself. This lake is a mud hole anyway. Disagreeable job, especially at night. Well I’m glad it’s over with, must be nearly morning. Four o’clock. Better have a cup of coffee before turning in again. Funny, I can’t get to sleep, something must be wrong. That coffee wasn’t strong enough to float a match. There’s a car stopping out in front. Wonder what they want. Hello. A fishing license? Okay, I’ll be right down. It’s five o’clock, just got to get some sleep somehow. Odd how these things happen sometimes, those people drove 350 miles and are anxious to get to fishing. Don’t blame them. I would too. There’s another car out front, bet they want a license, too. It certainly beats all. Most six o’clock. May as well get up and dress. Catch up on my sleep some other time. ***** In 1938, the Bluegill Festival was held for the first time. It was sponsored in part by the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 the American Unit to which George Sumner belonged. The festival was held last in June and lasted for four full days. Bluegills taken on the opening day of the fishing season were eligible for entry into various contests, such as the largest fish and the biggest number caught by one person, all from Barry County lakes. It had a children’s parade with floats, bands and clowns. There were street fairs, and the W.G. Wade Carnival provided amusement for festival-goers. George Sumner participated to the fullest in the Bluegill Festivals which were held for several years in the City of Hastings. ***** The Jan. 18, 1939, edition of the Hastings Banner reported that George A. Sumner was planning a fox and coyote hunt, scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, to start at the Yankee Springs store. No dogs or rifles were allowed on the hunt, only shotguns. It was felt that fox and coyotes were causing the loss of a large number of sheep by the farmers in Yankee Springs Township. ***** Several citizens of Battle Creek found the Barry County Conservation Officer to be quite firm to deal with. Some residents of that city were fishing prior to the opening of the bluegill season on a little lake known as Metcalf Lake in Assyria Township when Officer Sumner stopped them. The fishermen protested that Metcalf Lake was a private lake and had no inlet or outlet, exempting it from the season laws. Mr. Sumner and the conservation department had more than 100 photographs to show the court that the little lake was protected by fishing season and licensing laws, since a defined channel permitted fish to migrate into and out of the lake at any time during the year, making a case against the fishermen. ***** In the 1940s, deer sighting in Barry County made news. The June 16, 1945, issue of the Hastings Banner Officer Sumner reported that Benjamin Gidley, who lived within the city limits of Hastings, found a large buck deer eating his lettuce in his victory garden. Fox bounties in the county were up, with more than 200 fox bounties paid, and two deer had ventured into Goodyear’s Grubs on the northeast edge of Ward 1 in the city and raccoons and groundhogs were making their homes within the city limits, and causing much damage and concern among the citizens of the city. Suzanne Sumner Blemler remembers that injured and orphaned wild birds and animals were often brought home by Officer Sumner to be nursed back to health or grown up enough to survive on their own and then released back into the woods. She was usually the one pressed in to duty as nurse and caregiver – a task that sometimes got her bitten for her efforts. George Sumner was often consulted about strange sightings and the legends of Barry County. About the legend of the War Canoe, which was a 200-foot piece of land that reported cruised across Chief Noonday Lake, Officer Sumner dismissed the notion that this floating island was guided by the spirit of Chief Noonday in its travels. The island was a piece of land that broke off from the mainland during an October storm in the early 1940s. Chief Noonday Lake is usually from five to eight feet of water over anywhere from 20 to 30 feet of loose mud. The dangling roots of the well matured trees sink deep into the mud, keeping the island from tipping over. Under the pressure of strong winds against the trees, the island moves slowly through the mud and water, allowing the stately sailing of “War Canoe Island” whichever way the prevailing winds are blowing. In the winter, ice anchors the island until spring when it again is free to move. So goes the legend in the face of a practical explanation by Officer Sumner. Another story he told was about a fellow who was fishing Bagley Creek before the season was open. The fisherman worked his way down the stream to Tamarack Lake. When Officer Sumner approached him to remind him that the season wasn’t open yet, the angler answered by stating, “Sir, I was just soaking my line.” One arrest made by Sumner could have had a serious ending. He and another officer were doing a pre-trapping season check when they approached a trapper working illegal lines. The trapper put up a fight, and Sumner found himself with a shotgun in his face. The officer was able to take the gun from the trapper, but he experienced several seconds of fear for his life, not without reason. These are only a few of the stories of his exploits. There are many, many more. He gave the position of conservation officer a flavor of excitement, a high level of interest and a keen sense of humor. His picture taken while baiting the hook of a small fisherman appeared on the 1953 edition of the Barry County Map. George A. Sumner continued as Barry County Conservation Officer until his retirement from the position April 1, 1953. He retired as conservation officer but not from his beloved outdoor work. He took the position of assistant park supervisor at White Pines state Park in Mt. Morris, Ill. He died in Hastings at the age of 75 Dec. 15, 1965. His wife, Dorothy Avery Sumner, age 98, and daughter Suzanne Sumner Liddy Blemler are still living in the Hastings area. [in 1993] Sources: The Hastings Banner 1930s, 1940s and 1950s; Family Records and interviews with family members: Michigan Natural Resources Magazine, May-June 1987, Volume 56, No. 3, Essay by George A. Sumner. Barry County Conservation Officer George Sumner and a young angler were the subject of this photo for the 1953 Barry County map. The photo made the Sept. 22, 1957, Detroit Free Press in a feature on Barry County. It also has been used by the DNR, including for a March 2012 “Showcasing the DNR” story on the 125th anniversary of hits law enforcement division. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on June 19, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Christopher Knapp, 10747 Boniface Point Dr. Plainwell, MI 49080 for Special Land Use permit for the construction of a detached garage on a vacant parcel across the street from his principle dwelling pursuant to section 4.20-“Residential Accessory Buildings”. The subject property is 10768 Boniface Point Dr.– Plainwell, MI 49080 – 08-12-200-004-00 and is located in R2 zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77578870 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES City of Hastings NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Community Mental Health Authority Board (1 position, must be a primary consumer) Barry County Veteran’s Affairs Committee (1 position: shall be a resident of Barry County who served honorably on active duty in the United States armed forces or served actively in the United States armed forces in a war or received an armed forces campaign or service medal) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77578587 The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bid proposals for custodial and maintenance services for Hastings City Hall building and grounds. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bid specifications are on file and available at the office of the City Clerk. Prospective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “SEALED BID – CITY HALL CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77578886 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on June 14, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Nancy Troff, 522 _ S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 for Special Land Use Permit/Site Plan Review for the proposed construction of a 'guest house' as established by Section 6.1 C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance and Special Land Use Permit/Site Plan Review for the proposed construction of a residential accessory building within the front yard as established by Section 4.20 D.1., of the Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is 10970 Beech Island.– Plainwell, MI 49080 – 08-12510-001-20 and is located in R2 zoning district. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77578890 �Page 10 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Stabbing incident in Castleton Twp. raises questions by Shari Carney Staff Writer The details surrounding the reported stabbing of a female victim in Castleton Township on May 22 have drawn differing reports from area police agencies. According to information submitted to the Maple Valley News, A J-Ad Graphics, Inc., publication by Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray, several agencies — including the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police — responded to a call of a stabbing and shots fired at a residence on Center Road near Martin Road in Castleton Township at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. During a subsequent search for a perpetrator and following numerous calls from the parents of Maple Valley school district students, Schray ruled out the need for a lock- down of school buildings given the distant location of the reported crime from school buildings. In his follow-up email on the incident, though, Barry County Undersheriff Robert E. Baker downplayed the event. “Regarding the report yesterday of a stabbing and shots fired at 6029 Center Road,” Baker’s response read, “our investigation has determined this to be an unfounded report.” LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight and 79/100 Dollars ($135,948.79) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel A (3.33 Acres)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1309.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the West line of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 220.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 660.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 220.00 feet along the South line of the North 660.00 feet of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 to the West line of said East 1/2 Northwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 660.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel C (4.1 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 430.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 601.72 feet to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 55 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds East 411.46 feet along said traverse line to the South line of the North 660.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 939.69 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 230.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 77578892 (05-30)(06-20) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel J. Fild and Janet L. Fild, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation, III, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006 and recorded August 1, 2006 in Instrument # 1167958 and corrected by affidavit dated April 15, 2013 and recorded April 18, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-005206 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($410,481.49) including interest 7.31% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 6, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from the West line of the East one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 10; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.00 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.00 feet; thence Southerly 426.15 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 19 degrees 45 minutes West 413.37 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence Southwesterly 53.82 feet along a 500 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 47 degrees 15 minutes West 53.79 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 54 degrees 00 minutes East 499 feet more or less to the waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence meandering Northeasterly along said waters edge to its intersection with a line which bears South 54 degrees 00 minutes East from the place of beginning, thence North 54 degrees 00 minutes West 443 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for rights of ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast of Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: A 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which begins at a point on the North line of Section 10, which is South 89 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds East 2993.52 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly of and parallel with the West line of the East onehalf of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 10 to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also described as: Subject to and together with a mutual private right of way easement 66.00 feet in width for driveway purpose and for the installation of utilities which may be available from time to time as more fully described in the Instruments recorded in Liber 406, Pages 427 through 432, Liber 429, Pages 847 and 848, Liber 488, Pages 204 through 206, Barry County, Michigan Register of Deeds. Also an additional easement for ingress, egress and utilities: That part of the Northeast one-quarter and that part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 10, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 69 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 690.52 feet along the North line of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East 2616.32 feet along a line which is 33 feet Westerly from and parallel with the West line of the East onequarter of said Northeast one-quarter to the place of beginning of the centerline of a 66 foot wide strip of land; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 270.0 feet; thence South 4 degrees 40 minutes East 520.0 feet; thence Southerly 479.97 feet, along a 500.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 22 degrees 50 minutes West 461.75 feet; thence Southwesterly 200.13 feet along an 800.0 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 43 degrees 10 minutes West 199.61 feet; thence South 36 degrees 00 minutes West 240.0 feet to the place of ending of the centerline of said 66 foot wide strip of land. Also an easement over a 50 foot radius circle, the center of which is the above described place of ending. Also an easement over a triangle described as: Beginning at a point which is South 09 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West 723.52 feet and South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 2522.99 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East 69.58 feet; thence South 71 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 65.73 feet; thence North 34 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East 109.73 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 6250 Riverside Lane, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/09/2013 HouseHold Finance Corporation, III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77578469 No: 12-70820 (05-09)(05-30) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Sam Colley aka Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 9, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument # 1161052 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., by assignment dated August 7, 2012 and recorded August 8, 2012 in Instrument # 2012003028 and by assignment dated January 12, 2009 and recorded January 22, 2009 in Instrument # 20090122-0000595on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Fifty Cents ($112,716.50) including interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 feet; thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 feet; thence North 59 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East, 112.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East, 100.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193.42 feet from the place of beginning); thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Westerly line of a 10.0 foot driveway, 161.40 feet; thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 feet with a chord bearing and distance of South 25 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 feet); thence South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 feet; thence North 25 degrees 22 minutes West 130.0 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a non-exclusive easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows: Commencing at the center one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence East along the East and West one-quarter line of said Section 683.95 feet for the place of beginning of the centerline of a 10.0 foot driveway; thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of 32.95 feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 feet to the point of Intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 minutes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet to the travelled centerline of a County Highway and the point of ending. Together with a non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, 76.60 feet to a 16.0 foot right of way; thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 feet; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 feet as a point of beginning; thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes West, 62.67 feet; thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West, 198.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 28 minutes East, 83.83 feet; thence North 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the travelled center line of Keller Road; thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on said Southwesterly line of said road, 16.09 feet; thence South 29 degrees 23 West, 86.60 feet; thence South 09 degrees 28 minutes West, 74.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 56 minutes East, 196.0 feet; thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East, 93.16 feet; thence diagonally back to point of beginning. Also a 25 foot non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East onequarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West 16 feet to the Westerly line of said right of way; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly line to the Southerly line of property as described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; said point being the point of beginning; thence South 35 degrees 17 minutes West along the Southerly line of said property (being Southerly line of a 25 foot wide right of way) to Lime Lake and point of beginning. Commonly known as 10485 Keller Rd, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/16/2013 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-81001 (0577578661 16)(06-06) Not according to WXMI-Fox 17 News, which filed an extensive report the following day. The television station reported that 26year-old Samantha Minehart, while feeding a horse in her family’s barn, was stabbed by a man who left visible marks on her neck where he held a knife against her. Stab wounds to her stomach and leg required 11 stitches. Minehart told Fox 17 that she was able to fire two shots as her attacker fled, missing him both times. Minehart’s mother, Patty, said her daughter carries a gun because of three past incidents in which police had to be called due to strange people outside their home. In one of those incidents, Samantha’s fiancé was punched. Patty Minehart told Fox 17 that her daugh- ter’s attacker told her “don’t do anything stupid” when he had the knife around her neck. “This is the third time we’ve had the police out here, and last time there was two people here. Nobody, none of us, know who they are, we don’t know what they want.” Patty Minehart says the only reason she can imagine someone would come after her family is because her husband was a public safety officer in Kalamazoo. Officer John Minehart, known as “Spike,” died in 2008 from health complications after being hit in the line of duty in 1991. Baker, in a press release issued through email at 5:23 p.m. on May 22, said at that point, there is nothing to indicate that there is any threat to the public. The incident, he added, remains under investigation. LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DUANE F. REUTHER, A SINGLE MAN, to THE CONSTRUCTION LOAN COMPANY, INC., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005, in Document No. 1156081, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($48,838.57), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 6, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 42 FEET OF LOT 19 AND THE EAST 42 FEET OF LOT 20 OF HARDENDORF'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 NM.001624 FNMA (0577578490 09)(05-30) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated September 15, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife, to Union Bank and recorded on September 15, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20070926-0002437, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty-Five and 74/100 Dollars ($37,955.74) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578609 Telephone: 517-886-7176 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated March 30, 2011 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 1, 2011, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 201104010003645 and a mortgage made on August 28, 2009, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on September 4, 2009, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 200909040008964, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, Twenty-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($28,456.63) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 9.5%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CIY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578615 Telephone: 517-886-7176 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five and 38/100 Dollars ($186,895.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F01 77578906 (05-30)(06-20) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — Page 11 INTERNET, continued from page 1 owned communication cables would allow MEI a direct Internet connection to downtown Hastings that would vastly expand the company’s reach and quality to public and private computer users. MEI currently broadcasts its Internet signal from the wireless connection tower at the sheriff’s department. A direct cable connection, however, would greatly enhance its service. The company is hoping to use two dark fibers on the county’s six-fiber strand. The county has used two strands for the past eight to 10 years, according to Graf, and shows now perceived need to use what would be the remaining two dark fibers. Under what Brown termed would be a twoto three-year lease agreement, if the county ever did require use of more than four fibers, it could recoup them from MEI after a possible future lease would expire. Brown emphasized focus on the additional easement as a first step in the overall process, a step that was finalized with a 5-0 approval vote Tuesday, with commissioners James Dull and James DeYoung absent, and which took effect immediately. Second-step planning in the leasing of the unused dark fiber will be a challenge, Brown conceded to commissioners May 21. “How do you value what that fiber is worth?” asked Brown. “What should a rental rate be? We’ll do what’s best for the economy and what’s best for us.” In other business Tuesday, the board: • Approved a renewal application of a state Office of Community Alternatives grant for third-year funding of a three-year grant for programs assisting with county prison diversion, drug testing, behavior modification, adult education, adult drug court and probation residential services. • Approved an amendment to the Community Alternatives Community Corrections grant reflecting a $4,774 reduction in funds to be awarded due to statewide budget cutting. • Approved claims in the amount of $66,160. • Held a public hearing and then approved an application for funding for the HOME rehabilitation program through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Housing Resource Fund. • Approved a resolution proclaiming May as Older Americans Month. When Commissioner Joyce Snow inquired about the awkward timing of approving the month-long recognition with just four days remaining in the month, board Chair Craig Stolsonburg attributed it to inaccurate timing of moving the resolution through the board’s agenda process. “I would encourage the Commission on Aging, then, to submit it earlier next year,” said Snow, to which Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson, the board’s liaison to the COA replied, “I’ll bring it to their attention at the next meeting.” • Approved the levy of summer property taxes. • Received an overview from County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt on duties and responsibilities of her office. “I’m coming home,” said Nakfoor Pratt following her election last November that allowed a return to the county from which she served as an attorney and former prosecutor. “The circular rotation of my career has brought me back to where I should be.” Nakfoor Pratt presented commissioners with a list of more than 200 prosecutor responsibilities and the constitutional, statue, or court orders from which they are mandated. As part of her additional commentary and response to questions from commissioners, Nakfoor Pratt announced initial grant funding to open a satellite office in Barry County for the Safe Harbor Child Assessment Center she was part of while serving as a prosecutor in Allegan County. The program allows recorded interviews of child abuse victims, reducing trauma by permitting the child to be interviewed by only one person, while other professionals involved in the situation can view by videotape. Nakfoor-Pratt also mentioned her office’s work with the Good Steward program, a group to help the elderly population with issues they may be facing. Among questions posed by questioners, Nakfoor-Pratt responded at length to revolving authority issues in the situation of a citizen arrest and to clarification of the Open Meetings Act. “When officials meet, even with a quorum, if they don’t deliberate toward some final decision, it’s okay,” Nakfoor-Pratt responded to a board that took some heat after six commissioners lunched together Jan. 22 and drew a citizen complaint for Open Meetings Act violations. “It’s not okay to deliberate toward a decision. It’s like a judge tells a jury, ‘Go out to lunch, but don’t talk about the trial.’ “It’s okay for a citizen to complain if they don’t know what it is, but there’s not enough hours in the day to address every citizen complaint.” The county board meets next in a committee of the whole format Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 9 a.m. in the board meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M Goggins and Melissa H Goggins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Funds Direct its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instrument 1102727, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight and 15/100 Dollars ($104,838.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 20, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1225 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings; Also those parts of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek; Also the North 21 feet of Lot 3 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek, all according to the recorded plats thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 23, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #398048F01 77578781 (05-23)(06-13) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHERYL A. SPENCER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN and IONA M. WALLACE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on June 30, 2005, in Document No. 1148800, and rerecorded on May 20, 2013 in and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($171,363.57), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 27, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 5, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST SECTION LINE 925.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE 671.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST LINE OF COTTAGE DRIVE AS PLATTED 400.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 669.27 FEET TO THE EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST ON SAID EAST SECTION LINE 400.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005087 FHA (0577578911 30)(06-20) LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on April 11, 2003 by Robert O. Brown, Jr. and Mary A. Brown a/k/a Rosemary A. Brown a/k/a Rose Mary A. Brown, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on July 3, 2003 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1107855. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Two and 68/100 Dollars ($45,922.68), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 6, 2013, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 1 Hidden Hollow Estates No. 1 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 19. More commonly known as: 2249 Stanton Drive, Middleville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by subdivision MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Dated: April 24, 2013 By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 + 77578173 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Blaszak Jr. and Linda S. Blaszak, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072284, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 92/100 Dollars ($41,980.92). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 6, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West, 35.35 feet to the Easterly line of Cordes Drive, according to the recorded plats of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision and Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14, and Liber 4 of plats on Page 49 respectively; thence the following courses along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 seconds West, 170.03 feet; thence North 1 degrees 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 557.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 0.24 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds West, 124.84 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence South 88 degrees 01 minute 58 seconds East, 261.23 feet; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East, 79.43 feet; thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds East, 43.60 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West, 250.35 feet to the point of beginning. he redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 9, 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #423949F01 77578447 (05-09)(05-30) See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph E. Price, Gereline Price, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 3, 2005 and recorded October 12, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154351, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 75/100 Dollars ($112,791.75) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, State of Michigan, and described as follows:The East 30 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, except: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2649.60 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 493.28 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2054.82 feet along the West line of the East 30 acres of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 427.28 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds East 594.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 66.0 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005834 77578897 (05-30)(06-20) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN WARD, A MARRIED MAN, AND BOBBIE J WARD, AND HIS WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for America`s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2005, and recorded on September 27, 2005, as Document Number: 1153439, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 200566 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 01, 2013 and recorded April 08, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-004876, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight and 15/100 ($137,258.15) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 RODS; THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 2112 BASELINE RD If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 16, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-66 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 13MI00673-1 (0577578666 16)(06-06) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd P. Greenwald, a married man joined by Monica Schultz-Greenwald, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161780, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on January 30, 2013 in instrument 2013-001183, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred EightyEight and 79/100 Dollars ($108,188.79). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36, distant 990 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36, 660 feet; thence East parallel with South line of said Section 36, 330 feet, more or less, to the center line of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road, 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36, thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the place of beginning, except the South 240 feet thereof. Also known for tax purposes as: Commencing 990 feet East of the Southwest corner, Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence North 660 feet; thence East 330 feet; thence South 660 feet; thence West 330 feet to point of beginning. Except the South 240 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #417019F01 77578814 (05-30)(06-20) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Mugridge, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, its successors and assigns dated the 12th day of May, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 17th day of May, 2005, in document no: 1146621 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2005-AA6, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,423.09 (seventy-six thousand four hundred twenty-three and 09/100) plus accrued interest at 2.875% (two point eight seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 20th day of June, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Middleville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO WIT: UNIT 9, EAST TOWN HOMES CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1074113, AS AMENDED, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 23, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Commonly known as: 136-1 Irving Road, Unit 9 Parcel Number 08-41-195-009-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77578788 WWR# 10112500 (05-23)(06-13) �Page 12 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Billie Lee McMaster Jr., 49, Freeport, was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 60 months probation after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance/methamphetamine and possession of controlled substance as a second offense. McMaster pleaded guilty in April in Circuit Court and was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell on May 23. The court will review the case after six months for McMaster’s possible inclusion in the adult drug court program. While in jail, McMaster is ordered to attend AA and substance abuse counseling as well as cognitive behavior therapy. He will pay $1,798 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of operating and maintaining a methamphetamine lab and possession of marijuana were dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. Chris Edward Hayes, 40, Hastings, was sentenced to nine months in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance as a second offense. He was given credit for 128 days served in jail and must pay court fines and costs of $1,448. He was also ordered to obtain his GED certificate while on probation, participate successfully in the adult drug court program, attend AA and cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling while in jail. Hayes was found guilty on April 10 and sentenced on May 23 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Tylene Ranee Smith, 35, Charlotte, was sentenced May 23 in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty to probation violation and possession of methamphetamine. She was originally sentenced in October 2010 to six months in jail and 36 months probation for a drug-related charge. Smith now faces 12 months in jail with credit for 164 days served. She will pay $1,566 in fines and court costs and will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation after completing her jail sentence. Seth Isaac Schaefer-Space, 18, Middleville, was sentenced May 23 in Barry County Circuit Court for probation violation of 2012 convictions. He was ordered to serve 11 months in jail for probation violation. The sentence will be served concurrent to another sentence of six months in jail for another case. In May 2012, he was found guilty of assault and resisting arrest. In August 2012, he was sentenced for possession of a controlled substance and retail fraud. He is ordered to pay $1,394 in court fines and costs in one case and $2,147 in the second case. After serving his sentence, Shaefer-Space will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation. His status in the home youthful training act is revoked. Madeline Beth Coonface, 20, Delton, was sentenced to 11 months in jail for probation violation. She was originally sentenced in 2011 on a criminal sexual conduct in third degree charge. She is ordered to be unsuccessfully discharged from probation following her jail sentence, attend sex offender treatment programs, and register on the sex offender registry. Her status in the home youthful training act is also revoked. Holiday traffic fatalities down in state The Michigan State Police Wednesday announced the results of preliminary reports that indicate five people lost their lives in four separate traffic crashes during the 2013 Memorial Day holiday weekend. In comparison, 10 people died in traffic crashes during over the same weekend in 2012. Of the five fatalities, two were known to have used restraints. Alcohol use was not a factor in two of the crashes and was unknown in the other two fatal crashes. “These numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to the MSP as of 11 a.m. Monday, May 27,” said Capt. Kari Kusmierz, commander of the MSP Training Division. “The MSP continues to urge motorists not to drink and drive, to always use proper restraints and to drive safely.” Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale In Memoriam Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 IN LOVING MEMORY of Diane Chaffee You never said I’m leaving you never said goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried, If you alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts we hold a place that only you can fill. 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Judge accepts plea agreement, but gives stern warning by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer David Dwayne Sanders, 30, of Hastings, was given a stern warning by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell Thursday before being sentenced to jail and a lengthy monitored probation. “Any violation and you’ll be back in this court,” McDowell told Sanders. “Any violation and I will be sending you to prison, and I don’t care what the violation is.” Through a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office, Sanders pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal sexual contact with a victim under the age of 13 in the second degree, and was found guilty of being a habitual offender. As part of the agreement, additional charges of three counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, and one count of witness intimidation or interfering with a criminal case were dismissed. Despite the seriousness of the felony charges, Sanders received a lesser sentence than called for by state sentencing standards. McDowell made it clear she understood the reason for the plea agreement, but said she wasn’t happy about not being able to give Sanders more time in jail. Sanders was sentenced to 12 months in jail for each of the three counts of criminal sexual conduct. The sentences will be served concurrently. In addition, he will be on 60 months of probation with GPS monitoring. Chief Assistant Prosecutor David Banister recommended the plea agreement. He told McDowell the victim was not present, did not wish to make a statement and was severely traumatized by the incident. He said the plea agreement spared the victim from having to face her attacker again. Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt explained cases have to be considered on an individual basis and determined on the evidence and the trauma to the victim. In some instances, she said, it’s more important for victims not to have to face a lengthy trial. “We don’t take these cases lightly. We try to weigh out all the factors,” said Nakfoor Pratt. She said she was pleased the case was settled with jail time and a lengthy monitored probationary period. If the case had gone through trial and Sanders was convicted, he may have faced at least 25 years in prison. Judge McDowell said she understood the reasoning for the plea agreement that was well below the minimum jail term standards for such offenses, but made it clear she wished she could do more. “It makes me sick. The fact that she [the victim] can’t even testify because of what you did disgusts me. You’ve stolen the trust and innocence from the family, and it can’t be replaced,” said McDowell. She ordered the plea agreement be accepted based on recommendations of the prosecuting attorney and other professionals involved working with the case. “It disgusts me, but I understand why its being done,” she said. She warned Sanders that any misstep while on probation after his jail term is served will send him back to her court. MEDAL, continued from page 1 29. • After passing the school bond proposal May 7, the school board authorized the issuance of those bonds in the amounts of $11,440,000 and $3,350,000. • The board hired Deann Grabemeyer as a new special education teacher for the elementary school. Grabemeyer comes from Kalamazoo Central High School where she taught special education for six years. She also taught at Grand Rapids schools. • Alex Culbert and Connie High were hired to teach homebound students for several hours per week. • Carol Niemann was hired as the homebased teacher for a couple of hours per week. • The board approved fall coaching assignments, including Alan Mabie, varsity boys soccer; Ryan Bates, varsity football; Dale Grimes, varsity cross country; Zoe Reynolds, varsity sideline cheer; and Alex Culbert, varsity volleyball. • The board agreed to hire West Michigan Rehabilitation from Holland to perform the duties of all-sports athletic trainer for no more than 24 hours a week beginning Aug. 12. The district will pay West Michigan Rehabilitation $37,000 in four installments beginning Nov. 1 and ending with the last installment March 1, 2015. • On the superintendent’s recommendation, the board voted a continuation of probationary status for teachers Beth Herington, Steve Miknis, Christopher Furlong, Katie Lebeck, Dayna Cantu and Alex Culbert. He noted that all the teachers have successfully met all requirements for their positions. • Teacher Seth Weldon was granted tenure status by unanimous board vote. The next meeting for the Delton Kellogg Board of Education is set for Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. in the elementary school. Sanders will be on probation for five years, during which time he will have GPS monitoring. “You’re never going to make contact with the victim or family again,” said McDowell. For his part, Sanders told the court he wanted to apologize to everyone he has hurt. “I can’t take it back. I ask for forgiveness,” he said. His attorney asked for consideration of Sanders making arrangements to attend Grand Rapids Community College and having a job and place to live. He requested Sanders be given credit for time already served on parole. McDowell denied that request, only giving Sanders credit for the days he’s actually been in jail since his arrest on the current charges. The criminal acts occurred between August 2010 and July 2012. Man killed after being trapped under car A 57-year-old man died after being trapped beneath a vehicle in Castleton Township Monday afternoon. Jack Wyant, Nashville, died at the scene after rescuers were unable to revive him. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies investigated the incident that occurred about 3 p.m. Monday. Officers were called to a home in the 3900 block of Swift Road in Castleton Township where the man was found under the car in the garage. He had reportedly been working on the vehicle. Sheriff’s officials have ruled the death as accidental. No further details of the accident were available. Battle Creek man dies after leading police on short chase A 68-year-old Battle Creek man, reportedly leading police on a high-speed chase, was killed May 23 when his vehicle struck a tree. Dale Everett Kissinger Jr., 68, died after his pickup truck crashed head-on into a tree on M-37 near Hastings. According to Michigan State Police, dispatchers started getting calls about a reckless driver on M-37 shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday. Callers told dispatchers the truck driver was going on and off the road and had hit several mailboxes. A trooper found the driver and pulled him over, but the man reportedly took off before the officer was able to confront him. Police chased the driver who reportedly was driving in excess of 70 miles per hour at times. The short chase ended when Kissinger hit the tree off M-37 near Star School Road. POLICE BEAT from being egged and toilet papered. The vehicles were parked at a home on South M66 Highway. The homeowner told police he heard the eggs hitting the house. The home and garage had been hit with eggs as well as A 21-year-old Nashville man was arrested two vehicles. One vehicle also had air let out after being involved in a property damage of one tire. The incident was reported shortaccident with a semi trailer at about 10 a.m. ly before 2 a.m. on May 18. on May 22 near Dowling Road and Elderberry Lane. The Nashville man was eastbound on Dowling Road when he collided with the semi trailer as it was being backed onto Dowling Road from Elderberry Lane. The man was taken to the Barry County jail for driving without a valid drivers license. He told police he did not have a driver’s license and had never had one. What’s a driver’s license? Late night walk a real nightmare, says man A 28-year-old Nashville man told police he couldn’t sleep, went out for a walk, and was assaulted by three men on May 11 at about 3 a.m. The man suffered a small cut to his nose and refused medical treatment. The man told police three men jumped out from the woods and attacked him, punching him in the nose. When he started to fight back, the three men fled, he told police. The man said all three suspects were approximately six feet tall and were all wearing dark clothing. Police said the incident remains under investigation. Back and forth driver arrested A woman called police to report a suspicious vehicle had pulled into her driveway. He asked to speak with someone in the home, but the woman said no one by that named lived there. She told police the man’s speech was slurred and that he drove back and forth in her driveway several times before trying to leave. When he did leave, he drove over the drain. Barry County police found the vehicle near Mary Lou Drive and Tikeluk Trail. Police stopped the driver and officers said they could detect odors of alcohol. The 40-year-old Hastings driver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail after failing field sobriety tests given by officers at the scene. He faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Eggs and toilet paper attack scrambles cars, home Burglars take and leave items in summer home break-in Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a break-in at a summer home on Hilltop Road in Hastings. A 99-year-old White Cloud man reported the incident had occurred sometime between April and midMay. He reported the crime on May 17. The man told police there were several items missing and there were items left lying on beds and on the table that had not been there before. It appears the back door of the home had been forced open. Items missing include DVDs and a DVR, towels, vacuum, alcohol, toilet paper, a jewelry box, clock, rugs, fryer, over the counter drugs, hair curler, games, alcohol, Coca Cola, table, and lamps. Total value of items is estimated at about $1,000. Rural home break-in investigated A 20-year-old Bellevue woman reported a break-in to her home while she was gone. The woman reported the break-in May 11. She told police all the doors had been locked except, possibly, the basement door. Items missing include a television, computers, checkbooks, and portable DVD players and several DVDs. Also missing are a Wii, a tablet, and three Ipods. There was also some cash taken from the home. Police are still investigating the break-in. No stock in California for Middleville woman’s debit card A 24-year-old Middleville woman on May 23 reported fraudulent use of her debit card. She told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies there were two transactions made to stores in Stockton, California. She discovered the charges while reviewing her bank statement. She reported the fraud to her bank and her debit card was canceled. She was also advised to make a police report conA 47-year-old Nashville man reported cerning the $193 in fraud charges. damage to two vehicles and to his home �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — Page 13 Pennock Hospital celebrates service landmarks Hitting their first longevity milepost at Pennock Hospital are (from left) Jim Wincek, Sandy Nelson, Cindy Utterback, Liz Carter, Tim Tilbury, Chris Henney, Euro Ramos, Cyndi Hammond, Sandy Beach, Robert Flegal and Deb White. (Not Pictured are Tara Bradley, Meghan Brown, Rebecca Cobb, Jeanette Curtis, Mandy Dahms, Connie Downs, Marcia Grant, Kim Harden, Robyn Jerue, Ben Jones, Sheryl Lewis-Blake, Scott Mayo, Lucinda Pierce, Bambi Ricketts, Donna Stocking, Adam Swoboda, Kacie Wilson, Jason Yerke and Joyce Zaagman.) Celebrating 20 years of service are (from left) Shawn Wernette, Mary Jo Kietzman, Cheryl Sinclair and Rebecca Altoft. (Not pictured are Maxine Henney, Bill Reynolds and Andrea Wright.) Beverly Spoelstra accepts her honor for 35 years of service to Pennock Hospital. (Not pictured are Loraine Heath and Linda Thompson.) Reaching their 25-year service milestones are (from left) Karen Richardson, Tim Sleight and Betty Jo Jacobs. (Not pictured are Pat Key and Gina Reid.) Rounding out a decade of service are (from left) Terri Houle, Liz VanSickle, Karen Bailey, Elizabeth Bayer, Kathy Miller and Monelle Cobb. (Not pictured are Donna Hoven, Michele Koetje, Jill Messer, Melissa Neeson, Carole Netzel, Deborah Olson, Amanda Reurink, Jody Schmidt, Angeleana Smith and Jamie Verstrate.) Elizabeth Lancaster has served Pennock Hospital for 40 years and is recognized for her dedication. Thirty years ago, Mark Olmsted (from left), Cindy White, Janice Kuhtic, Tony Frith and Dorothy Hill began their service to Pennock Hospital. Accepting awards for 15 years of service are (from left) Sally Newington, Wendy Beach, Melissa Orszula and Amy Swainston. (Not pictured are Alicia Alleva, Sandra Downing, Veronica Gabel, Susan Harwood, Corrin Holm, Teresa Lins, Michele Lucier, Nancy Schoessel and Julia Wolf. The 1960s-era theme that showcased the recent Pennock Annual Service Award Banquet brought many back to a colorful and momentous time. To some, it even brought them back to their first positions at Pennock Hospital. The hospital celebrated its employees and their service milestones at the Middle Villa Inn with more than 200 people in attendance May 10 as National Hospital Week came to a close. “Our Pennock colleagues have shown immense dedication and devotion to the mission of providing quality health services in a personal, professional and progressive manner in partnership with the community,” said Anita Henderson, director of human resources. “The impact they have had on the patients, on Pennock and on the community at large is immeasurable.” With every year’s award banquet that impact becomes more pronounced. For the first time in its tradition of honoring colleagues beginning at five years of service and then in intervals of every five years, the hospital recognized its first 50-year service milestone, reached by Mary McKibbin. In attendance to receive service honors were 36 other Pennock colleagues who, with other hospital representatives enjoyed dinner, memories and celebration. Saxon Sports Shorts JV Boys’ Golf The Hastings’ JV boys’ golf team finished third at the OK Gold JV Conference finale at Hastings Country Club May 22. The Saxon team had three medalists, including Riley Cusack who shot a 48 to finish in a tie for fifth place. Alec Hardin and Peter Beck from the Saxon team also received individual medals with scores of 49. Transcriptionist Mary McKibbin is the first Pennock Hospital employee to reach 50 years of dedicated service. She receives a special gift and special thanks from hospital administrators. 77578820 77578826 77578829 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77578823 �Page 14 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TK girls bust through Delton’s defense early on by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Defender Kayla Strumberger said the key is communication. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team recorded its 12th shut out of the season by topping the tenth ranked team in the state in Division 3, Delton Kellogg, 2-0 in Middleville Wednesday. Strumberger leads the Trojan defense in front of keeper Aly Miller, along with Tara McKenna and Alaina Pohl. She said it doesn’t really matter much to her if her team wins 30 or 4-1 on any given evening, but the shutouts are nice. “It just makes me feel a little bit better because sometimes I feel our defense is doubted because we have such strong players up top,” Strumberger said. “Most of the people that are up top are seniors or juniors and they’re all going to college for soccer somewhere, so our defense is not looked at as strong as our offense. It is kind of a good thing when we get a shut out because it shows that our defense is pretty good too.” The Trojans controlled the play throughout the evening, especially early on, and never let the talented Delton Kellogg offense get on track. The Panthers managed just one shot on goal, which Miller saved. “We didn’t get a lot of shots on goal. If you don’t shoot you can’t score,” DK head coach Alan Mabie said. “We only had a few opportunities. Their defense shut us down and held us. We had a couple of times we could have taken some shots and missed taking them, but for the most part their defense just held us.” It was a battle of two teams with very good defenses. Delton Kellogg finished off its season Thursday recording its tenth shut out of the year. The Panthers only allowed six goals in the regular season. The Trojans finished the year with just nine goals against and 13 shutouts. The Trojans found the secret for beating the Delton Kellogg goalkeeper Christy Gonzalez gets set to send the ball out of her end after making a save against Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Morgan Champion (11) beats Thornapple Kellogg’s Dakota Jordan to a ball along the sideline during the second half Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panthers early though. Kelli Graham scored both of TK’s goals, upping her total for the season to 19. Erin Scheidel returned after being out of the line-up and racked up her 15th assist, playing a ball to Graham who made a good shot to get the ball by Delton keeper Christy Gonzalez 10:21 into the game. With just under ten minutes left in the first half Emily Adams played a ball ahead to Graham, who found the back of the net again to put her team up 2-0. “I think we came out strong. They’re a great team, obviously well coached. They won their conference this year, but I think we’re playing really good soccer right now,” said TK head coach Joel Strickland. He was excited to have Scheidel back, and said midfielder Hayley Balsitis played one of her best games of the season as well. “Hayley continues to dominate the middle for us,” Strickland said. “There are so many plays where she is the assist to the assister. She doesn’t get credit for that in the score book, but we see it. She led the team tonight with 10 steals. She is just a great all-around player.” Strumberger said she was especially pleased with the way her teammates worked to control one of Delton’s best all-around players, Hannah Phommavongsa. Thornapple Kellogg defender Alaina Pohl braces for a collision after clearing the ball away from Delton Kellogg attacker Brianna Russell during the second half of Wednesday’s non-conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We have to talk a lot and tell each other if a ball is coming and somebody is dribbling a ball towards us and say who’s taking the ball and who’s getting rid of it,” Strumberger said. The Panthers were happy to have faced the kind of competition the Trojans provided. Delton Kellogg faces Kelloggsville in the opening round of its Division 3 District Tournament Tuesday, with the winner moving on to take on top ranked South Christian in the district semifinals at South Christian. “We didn’t play our best game, but we hung with it,” Mabie said. “We know what we can do better. Right before districts when we’re going to play a team that played even with them or beat them, I think it might be a good awakening for us to see where we have to step up our game to be successful next week.” The Trojans were scheduled to host Creston for their opening round match in the Division 2 state tournament, Wednesday. The winner of that contest faces Grand Rapids Christian today (May 30) in the district semifinals at East Grand Rapids High School at 5 p.m. The district championship game at East Grand Rapids is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday. TK finished the regular season with a 13-32 record. The Trojans topped West Ottawa 20 Friday. Miller played what Strickland called “one of her best games of the year” to earn the shutout. Graham fired a free kick over the West Ottawa Keeper for TK’s first goal in the 17th minute. Just three minutes later, Graham assisted on a goal by Emily Adams who made a great run and shot the ball in from the 18 to make it 2-0. Delton Kellogg defeated Comstock 8-0 in its regular season finale Thursday. Brianna Russell had three goals and two assists. Rachel Parker added two goals and four assists. Hannah Phommavongsa also scored for Delton. Jamie Risner had two assists too. The Panthers outshot the Colts 29-7 in the game. Gonzalez made five saves. Delton Kellogg ends the regular season with a 12-3 record. Saxons to face Otsego Saturday in district semi’s The Saxons are on to Saturday. Hastings varsity baseball team topped district host Allegan 5-1 in the their Division 2 Pre-District contest against the Tigers Tuesday, earning the chance to face Otsego in the district semifinals Saturday at 10 a.m. Nicholas Replogle and Jake Swartz combined to allow the Tigers just one hit each from the mound for the Saxons. Each had two strike outs. Replogle earned the win, as the Saxons jumped out to an early lead. Saxon head coach Mash Evans said his team used a combination of great pitching, solid defense and timely hitting to get the victory, which bumped the team’s record to 14-9 on the year. The Saxons had all the runs they would need in bottom of the first inning. Stephen Shaffer and Brandon Redman walked to start the contest. Shaffer scored later on a wild pitch and Redman came home on an RBI single from Jon French. The Tigers put two Saxons on again in the bottom of the third. Devin Greenfield walked and Shaffer was hit by a pitch. Ground outs from Redman and Michael Eastman brought them home. Allegan answered with a run in the top of the fourth, but the Saxons got that one back in the bottom of the sixth when Eastman doub l e d The Saxons’ Jon French (10) avoids the first swipe from the Forest Hills Eastern third baseman after getting caught between second and third while a run scored for the Saxons in the top of the sixth inning Monday in Ada. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and scored on a wild pitch. ond district semifinal of the day Saturday in Gull Lake will take on Plainwell in the sec- Allegan, with the district championship game to follow The Saxons were scheduled to head to Davenport University last night to face Lakewood in a non-conference contest, which was originally scheduled for last week. Hastings got its 13th win of the season Monday, topping Forest Hills Eastern 7-2 in six innings in the annual Armed Forces game in Ada. The Saxons got off to a great start again, scoring four times in the top of the first in the cold, drizzly conditions. Singles by Shaffer and Travis Sixberry were the only hits of the rally for the Saxons. Sixberry and French both had RBI. Shaffer stole a base and Swartz two. Hastings had 13 different batters reach base during the contest, with the help of 11 walks. The Saxons had just five hits. French blasted a one-out triple in the top of the third, and came home on a wild pitch to put Hastings up 5-2. The Hawks scored single runs in the first and second innings. Conner von der Hoff and Swartz had the other two Saxon hits in the game, both singles. Hastings got it last run, in the top of the fifth, without a hit. David Pierce earned the first of four consecutive two-out walks, coming home on a bases loaded walk by Jon Wilcox. Pierce and Clisso each pitched two innings of hitless relief for the Saxons. Walking one each. Clisso struck out four and Pierce two. Sixberry and Nate Pewoski each threw an inning for the Saxons as well. The four combined allowed just one hit. Travis Sixberry pitches for the Saxons in the bottom of the first inning of Monday’s Armed Forces Game at Forest Hills Eastern High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking golf still holding on to share of third in the league 07623191 Williamston and Lansing Catholic ended another week tied atop the Capital Area Activities White Divisions standings, as each won one of the final two conference jamborees of the season. The Hornets topped the Cougars by a single stroke to win Thursday’s meet at Corunna Hills Golf Course, 165 to 166. Portland was third with a 180, followed by Lakewood 186, Stockbridge 186 and Corunna 188. The Vikings edged the Panthers on the fifth-score tie-breaker to place fourth. Blake Yaeger, Wade Piercefield and Alec Willison each shot a 45 for Lakewood and Blake Haskins and Josh Martzke each scored a 51. Those two 51s were much better than Stockbridge’s fifth score, a 60. Pulling out that tie-breaker allowed the Vikings to remain in a tie for third-place in the league with Portland heading into the 18hole league tournament which will be held June 3 at Willow Wood golf course. Williamston’s Parker Ottarson was the day’s individual champ Thursday, firing a 39 to lead the Hornets to the win. Williamston also got a 40 from Michael Willson, a 42 from Seth Costello and a 44 from Kyle Russell. Brent Marshall led Lansing Catholic with a 40. Lakewood was at The Emerald Wednesday for its Division 2 District Tournament. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — Page 15 Allegan brings quick end to Saxon postseason by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first five Tigers reached base and all of them scored. Allegan’s varsity softball team went on to score five runs in the top half of the first inning of its Division 2 Pre-District contest with Hastings at Allegan High School Tuesday, and went on to a 17-0 three-inning win. The victory puts the Tigers in Saturday’s district semifinals, where they’ll face Otsego. Gull Lake and Plainwell meet in the other district semifinal at Allegan Saturday. The Saxon’s young pitchers had a tough time finding the strike zone, between the two of them Emily Hayes and Jessi O’Keefe walked ten Tigers. Hayes took the loss, allowing six walks and five hits in two innings of work. She also hit two batters. O’Keefe walked four and gave up one hit, while striking out two, in her one inning in the circle. Saxon head coach Dawn Harding said the lack of varsity pitching experience was something that was tough for the team to overcome this season. “On JV you’re trying to work in the drop balls and the change-up, but it’s not consistent like you see here,” Harding said. “Once we’ve got the year under our belt, we should come back pretty strong.” Elizabeth Moelker was the only Tiger with two hits, a pair of singles. Blair Arthur had a The Saxons line-up to share handshakes with the Tigers following Allegan’s 17-0 win over Hastings in the Division 2 Pre-District contest at Allegan High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Marissa Adams gets a jump off of first base as Tiger first baseman Carrie Campbell watches the play during the bottom of the third inning Tuesday at Allegan High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) double, and Carrie Campbell and Allie Richlich-Resendiz had singles for Allegan Saxon senior Alexis Morgan took over in center field with two-out in the top of the third inning, and made a nice running grab in left center to end the Tigers’ six-run surge. A lengthy thunder/lightning delay pushed back the start of the bottom of the third inning, but a couple Saxon seniors were able to sneak in one last at-bat when play resumed. Morgan knocked a one-out single to right field for the second of her team’s three hits in the game. Emily Hayes and Clara Peltz had the other Saxon hits in the contest. Zoe Lang earned the win for the Tigers. She struck out two and gave up three hits, all singles. She didn’t walk a batter. Harding saw good improvements from her young team throughout the season. The Saxons really cut down on their errors as time went by, and showed a knack for coming up with clutch hits including in a couple extrainnings victories. Lion baseball finishes KVA season with record of 10-8 No. 5 GR Christian knocks Saxons from state tourney Saxon center fielder Shayna Brooks hurries the ball in after a Tiger hit in the top of the second inning Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons ended their season the same way they started it, in the pouring rain. Grand Rapids Christian’s varsity girls’ soccer team scored a 7-0 victory over visiting Hastings in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament Tuesday. Anna Mindling scored three goals and added an assist for the Eagles, who advance to Thursday’s district semifinals at East Grand Rapids High School against the winner of last night’s contest between Thornapple Kellogg or Creston, which was postponed Tuesday evening. “This Grand Rapids Christian team was the best group we have seen this season,” said Saxon head coach Tim Schoessel. “I know I have said that about three times now, but when your schedule deems you play one ranked team after another you get to see several of the best in the state.” Schoessel said that his team has greatly improved over the course of the season, but that his girls were on their heels trying to battle out of their defensive end for most of the 80 minutes Tuesday. The Eagles outshot the Saxons 17-2. “The Eagles were big, strong and very precise in their offensive attack,” Schoessel added. Monreau DeVos added two goals and two assists for Grand Rapids Christian. Marguerite Krause and Calsee Mclemore scored the other two goals for the Eagles, who are ranked fifth in the state in Division 2. Kyle Brumm pitches for the Lions during game two of their doubleheader with Parchment Friday in Vermontville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood shuts out Godwin Heights Mallory Durham added to her school record for goals in a seaosn, scoring three times as the Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team topped Godwin Heights 8-0 in the opening round of the Division 3 state tournament Tuesday at Lakewood High School. Lakewood started slow, but found its offensive rhythm in the second half as it wore down the Wolverines. The Vikings scored six times in the second half to earn a spot in the district semifinals Wednesday at the South Christian Sports Park. The Vikings were scheduled to face league rival Portland Wednesday, while No. 10 Delton Kellogg met up against No. 1 South Christian in the district’s other semifinal game. The two winners from Wednesday will meet in the district championship game Friday at 6 p.m. Shannon Morse added two goals for the Vikings, and Aubrey Desgranges, Megan Cronk and Jennifer Briggs had one goal each. Courtney Sandborn had three assists, Allie Fetterman two, and Leah Willet, Brianna Littlefield and Madison Neustifter had one each. Lakewood closed out the second round of the CAAC Cup by knocking off Lansing Sexton 6-0 Wednesday in Lansing. Durham scored the Vikings’ final goal, off a pass from Danielle Kosten inside the 18, before weather brought an early end to the contest in the first half. With the goal, her 19th of the season, Durham set a new single season Lakewood record. Teammate Isabel Salgado also set a new Lakewood record, matching her jersey number with 13 assists. Salgado had a goal and two assists in the game and Durham had two goals. Kosten assisted Salgado and then Salgado assisted Kosten for a pair of goals within a minute and a half of each other midway through the first half. Durham started the scoring 2:15 into the game, finishing off a pass from Emily Taylor right in front of the Sexton net. The Vikings would score three times in the game’s first six minutes. Salgado assisted on a goal by Taylor, then Jennifer Briggs assisted on a goal by Ali Fetterman. Maple Valley closed out the Kalamazoo Valley Association season by splitting its doubleheader with Parchment in Vermontville Friday. The Lion varsity baseball team took the opener 4-1 behind a strong pitching performance from Austin Gonser. Gonser struck out 12, while allowing five hits and three walks in the complete-game effort. Parchment took game two, behind the solid outing on the mound from Tim Pestoor. Pestoor struck out six, while walking two and giving up four hits. The Lions had seven hits in the two games. Maple Valley ends the KVA season with a 10-8 record. Maple Valley’s district opener with Fennville was postponed Tuesday, and moved to last night. The winner of that Pre-District game will take on Saranac in the Division 3 District Semifinals in Vermontville Saturday at 10 a.m. Hopkins and Delton Kellogg will then meet in the day’s second semifinal, with the district championship game to follow. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs South has top three scores at The Meadows to win Gold 77578874 CONCRETE STOP LEAK Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! 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Broadway (M-37), Hastings 1-269-945-0514 77578904 07629107 �Page 16 — Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hornets dominate White Meet, LHS girls second Viking senior Ellie Reynolds isn’t just the fastest 300-meter hurdler ever at Lakewood High School anymore. Now she’s the fastest ever in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Reynolds won the 300-meter low hurdles Wednesday at the conference meet in Corunna, finishing the race in a new schooland league-record time of 46.65 seconds. She was the only senior to score among the top six in the event. Freshman teammate Samantha Morrison was second in 50.72, and she was followed by a pair of Williamston freshmen, Julia Henderson (50.78) and Emily Blaylock (52.41). Williamston senior Megan Blaylock was able to edge Reynolds in the 100-meter hurdles by three hundredths of a second. Megan finished in 16.13 and Reynolds in 16.16. Morrison was third in that race in 16.84 and Emily Blaylock fourth in 17.97. By the time the 300-meter low hurdles rolled around, the Hornets were comfortably in front. Williamston clinched the conference championship by scoring 188 points Wednesday. Lakewood edged host Corunna by one point for the runner-up spot, 92-91. Lansing Catholic was third with 73 points, followed by Stockbridge 51 and Portland 31. The Vikings’ 1600-meter relay team of Jacqueline O’Gorman, Emily Kutch, Alyssia Sandborn and Linsey Tooker clinched the runner-up finish for the Vikings by finishing its race in 4 minutes 46.44 seconds, in sixth place. Williamston had four scorers in both the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash, but the Vikings’ Mycah Ridder bested them all, winning the 100 in 13.08 and the 200 in 26.83. The Vikings kept the races close, but couldn’t compete with that depth in the sprint relays though. Williamston’s team of Paige Dutcher, Taylor Condit, Emily Nemeth and Sarah Schultz won the 800-meter relay in 1:49.52, besting the Viking team of Ellie Reynolds, Madison McLean, Betsy Reynolds and Ridder which finished in 1:51.35. In the 400-meter relay, the Hornet team of Helen Rueckert, Jessica Lycos, Julia Henderson and Megan Blaylock won in 51.56, with the finish foursome of Morrison, McLean, Ellie Reynolds and Ridder second in 51.90. Kauffman scored inthe 300-meter intermediate hurdles as well, finishing sixth in 44.75. Senters added a point with a sixth-place time of 54.63 in the 400-meter run. Williamston’s Austin Loewen and Steve Austin took two events each. Loewen won the hurdles, finishing the 110-meter high hurdle race in 15.57 and the 300-meter hurdles in 39.59. Austin took the sprints, finishing the 100 in 11.46 and the 200 in 23.06. Lansing Catholic’s Keenan Rebera won the distance races, finishing the 3200-meter run in 9:50.75 and the 1600 in 4:32.71. DK girls mercy Kelloggsville in district opener The Vikings’ Michael Carr (left) and Drew Durkee race to the finish in the 110-meter high hurdles Wednesday during the CAAC-White Meet at Corunna. Megan Blaylock added a win in the long jump for the Hornets, flying 17-.75. Williamston also had Paige Dutcher win the 400 (1:01.23) and Lycos the high jump (5-2). The only other two-time individual event winner was Lansing Catholic’s Emma Frost who took the 1600 in 5:31.78 and the 3200 in 11:55.43. McLean added points for the Vikings in the 400-meter dash, where she was fourth in 1:03.13 and the pole vault where she was fourth at 8-0. Teammate Stevie Sutton also scored in the pole vault, clearing 7-6 to finish sixth. Kutch scored in the shot put for the Vikings, placing fourth at 29-7.5. Morrison and Kutch both added points in the high jump, with Morrison third at 5-0 and Kutch fifth at 4-6. Lakewood’s points in the 3200-meter relay came from the team of Tooker, Betsy Reynolds, Sutton and Sandborn which finished fifth in 11:09.39. Lakewood’s Madison McLean works to clear the bar in the pole vault during Wednesday’s CAAC-White Meet at Corunna High School. Williamston dominated the boys’ meet as well, finishing with 215 points. Lansing Catholic was second with 92.5 points, followed by Corunna 78.5, Stockbridge 77.5, Lakewood 36 and Portland 26.5. The top event for the Lakewood boys was the high jump, where Mike Carr and Nate Kauffman both cleared 5-8. Carr was third in the event and Kauffman fourth. Lakewood also had two scorers in the pole vault. Drew Durkee cleared 9-0 to place fourth and Traviss Wilkerson was fifth, also clearing 9-0. The Vikings’ best finish on the track came in the 400-meter relay, where the team of Erik Musbach, Dylan Durkee, Jake Waldron and Tyler Rush teamed to place third in 46.65. Rush had alread scored inthe 100-meter dash, placing fourth in 12.09. The Viking team of Kauffman, Waldron, Kody Heins and Aaron Senters was fourth in the 1600-meter relay in 3:46.22, and the Vikings were fifth in the other two relays. The Panthers’ 11th shut out of the season was one of the shorter ones. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team, ranked tenth in the state in Division 3, opened the state tournament with an 8-0 win over visiting Kelloggsville Tuesday. The Panthers earned the chance to face top ranked South Christian at the South Christian Sports Park in the Division 3 District Semifinals last night with the victory. Brianna Russell and Hannah Phommavongsa had two goals and an assist each to lead the Delton girls to their 14th win of the season. Aryka Poling, Rachel Parker and Sarah Redon each had a goal and an assist against the Rockets. Morgan Champion added the Panthers’ other goal. Kanoe Chaffee also picked up an assist. Delton’s girls outshot the Rockets 31-10 in the game. Panther keeper Christy Gonzalez only had to make two saves to earn the shutout. The winner of Wednesday’s contest between South Christian and Delton Kellogg will face either Lakewood or Portland in the district championship game Friday at 6 p.m. at the South Christian Sports Park. BBB alerts consumers to numerous scams 77578902 The Internet Crime Complaint Center recently released a report detailing the top Internet and phone-based criminal activities in the United States. The local Better Business Bureau is shining a light on this report as a reminder that continual awareness, education and vigilance are required to avoid being the victim of fraud. Auto fraud: Vehicles are promoted for sale online, often below market value. The crooks claim they must sell the vehicles quickly because they are relocating for work, being deployed by the military, or have a tragic family circumstance and are in need of money. The criminals refuse to meet in person or allow inspection of the vehicles prior to the sale. The criminal instructs the victim to wire full or partial payment to a third-party agent via a wire transfer service, and to fax the payment receipt to the seller as proof of payment. The criminal pockets the money but does not deliver a vehicle. In a new twist, the criminals have attempted to pose as dealers instead of individuals selling a single car. This allows them to advertise multiple vehicles for sale at one time, potentially exposing more victims to the scam. Rental scams: Criminals search websites that list homes for sale and take information from legitimate ads and post it with their own email addresses on Craigslist (without Craigslist’s consent or knowledge) under the housing rentals category. To sweeten the pot, the houses are almost always listed with below-market rental rates. An interested party will contact the “homeowner” via email, and usually explain that he or she had to leave the United States quickly because of some missionary or contract work in Africa. Victims are usually instructed to send money overseas — enough to cover the first and last month’s rent — via a wire transfer service (scammers often believe money cannot be traced once it gets picked up on the other end). Renters might also be asked to fill out credit applications asking for personal information such as credit history, Social Security numbers and work history. The scammers then use this information to commit identity theft. Scareware/ransomware: Victims report they receive pop-up messages alerting them that their computers have been infected with numerous viruses. The pop-ups, known as scareware or fake or rogue anti-virus software, cannot easily be closed by clicking “close” or the “X” button. The scareware baitsd users into purchasing software that would allegedly remove viruses from their computers. If the users click on the pop-ups to purchase the software, forms to collect payment information appear and the users are charged for the bogus products. A more malicious version of ransomware freezes computers and warns of a violation of U.S. federal law. To intimidate the user further, the message declares the user’s IP address was identified as visiting child pornography and other illegal content. The user is instructed to pay a fine to the U.S. Department of Justice using prepaid money card services in order to unlock the computer. The malware continues to operate on the compromised computer and could be used to commit online banking and credit card fraud. Payday loan: The payday loan scam involves victims receiving harassing telephone calls from individuals claiming the vicitims are delinquent in payments. The callers purport to be representatives of federal government agencies, various law firms and other legitimate sounding agencies. The callers often have accurate information associated with the victims, including Social Security number, date of birth, address, employer information, bank account numbers and more. The callers claim to be representatives of debt-collecting companies. The fraudsters are relentless in the number of calls made to the victims’ homes, cell phones and places of employment. The fraudsters threaten the victims with legal actions, arrests and in some cases, physical violence if they refuse to pay. The fraudsters asked some victims to fax statements agreeing to pay a specified amount via a prepaid money card. It also stated the victim would never dispute the debt. The grandparent scam: A telephone scam targeting grandparents has continued to resurface over the years. The scam involves fraudsters calling elderly individuals claiming to be a grandson or granddaughter or other young relative in a legal or financial crisis. The crises generally involve claims of being arrested or in a car accident in another country. The callers create a sense of urgency and make a desperate plea for money, begging the grandparents not to tell the parents while often crying to help prevent the potential victims from discovering the scam. The callers also impersonated third parties, such as an attorney or an official, like a U.S. Embassy representative. Once the potential victims appear to believe the caller, they are provided instructions to wire money to a specified individual, often referred to as a bail bondsman, in order for their grandchild to be released by foreign law enforcement. Investigations have determined potential victims were identified via mass-produced lead lists that target specific demographics. Complaints reported the callers were from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Haiti, Guatemala, Peru and the Dominican Republic. The callers use telephone numbers generated by free apps, so the bogus telephone number appears on the recipient’s caller ID. Timeshare marketing scams: Timeshare owners receive unexpected or uninvited telephone calls or emails from criminals posing as sales representatives for a timeshare resale company. The representative promises a quick sale, often within 60 to 90 days. Sales representatives pressure them by claiming a buyer is waiting on the other line or even present in the office. Timeshare owners who agree to sell are told that they must pay an upfront fee to cover anything from listing and advertising fees to closing costs. Many victims have provided credit cards to pay the fees, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Once the fee is paid, timeshare owners report that the company becomes evasive. In some cases, timeshare owners who have been defrauded by a timeshare sales scheme have been subsequently contacted by an unscrupulous timeshare fraud recovery company, as well. The representative from the recovery company promises assistance in recovering money lost in the sales scam. Loan-modification scams: A loan modification scam often starts when a bogus loan company contacts a distraught homeowner and offers a loan-modification plan via phone call, email or mailing. A homeowner may reach out to these companies after seeing an ad online or in the newspaper. The loan modification typically includes a lower interest rate, an extension in the length of the loan term, a change in the type of loan or any combination of the three. As a part of this scam, the company instructs the homeowner to cease all communication with lenders and stop making mortgage payments until the loan-modification process is complete. The homeowner is required to send money to cover “processing fees” and “closing costs” in order for the new loan to be processed and approved. After the homeowner sends the money, the loan company ceases communication, leaving the homeowner further behind on actual mortgage payments. Romance scams: Perpetrators use the promise of love and romance to entice and manipulate online victims. A perpetrator scouts the Internet for victims, often finding them in chat rooms, on dating sites and even within social media networks. These individuals seduce victims with small gifts, poetry, claims of common interest or the promise of constant companionship. Once the scammers gain the trust of their victims, they request money, ask victims to receive packages and reship them overseas or seek other favors. These cyber criminals capitalize on the vulnerabilities of their victims. This crime not only affects the victims financially, there are emotional and mental implications, as well. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-06-06.pdf 62b656adf009b4949d131fb33bc62615 PDF Text Text Family escapes carbon monoxide poisoning Land preservation an ongoing concern Lion baseball wins first title since 2001 See Story on Page 12 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 23 NEWS BRIEFS Canoe livery to host June business after hours U-Rent-En Canoe Livery in Hastings will host the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event Thursday, June 13. The outing will showcase the business’ recently renovated train car on the Thornapple River at its location at 805 W. Apple St. Live music, canoe safety tips and networking in a festive and natural riverfront setting will be offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m. U-Rent-En Canoe Livery is Barry County’s oldest and largest canoe rental business and has been a popular destination for canoe, kayak and tube rental for the past 40 years. Owners Jim and Julie Fox will be on site to answer questions about summer activities on the Thornapple. Call Carol at the chamber, 269-9452454, or email carol@mibarry.com to sign up to attend. The Chamber Business After Hours Event offers a unique social networking experience for businesses to become familiar with peer chamber members, other local businesses and to better understand the value of chamber membership. Fracking forum planned Sunday in Hastings The Democratic Party of Barry County will present a public forum Sunday, June 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings to discuss the environmental concerns surrounding the natural gas extraction process that uses horizontal hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. A short movie, “Fracking Hell” and a slide presentation will be shown to illustrate the environmental concerns. Local residents Steve Losher and Corinne Turner will be available to answer questions. Losher is president of Michigan Land Air Water Defense, a grassroots citizens group dedicated to education and advocacy about the impacts of unconventional oil and gas development on public lands. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Bowling Green University and has lived in Barry County for 22 years. Turner is a founding member of Michigan Land Air Water Defense and has been a resident of Orangeville Township for 21 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Oakland University and is currently a certified music practitioner and therapeutic musician. Jackie Schmitz of the Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan also will be available to answer questions regarding the group’s petition drive. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Call Joann Werner, 269-420-9552 for additional information. The Thomas Jefferson Hall is at 328 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. Bernard group to elect officers The next Bernard Historical Society meeting will be June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church on the corner of Grove (M-43 Highway) and Bush streets in Delton. Pizza and some drinks will be available for purchase. Annual elections will be conducted during the meeting. Members are encouraged to attend, and the public is invited. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, June 6, 2013 Exotic-sounding issues keep county board meeting interesting by Doug VanderLaan Editor County business is never dull as Barry County Commissioners proved again at their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday when they dealt with issues related to precious stones, financial arbitrage and telecommunication configurations. The precious stone in question concerns the granite that makes up the steps at the former library building on South Church Street. Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb described the steps as being in disrepair and in need of immediate attention and requested approval to solicit contractor bids for repair, using as much of the current stone as possible. That elicited comments from Commissioners Ben Geiger and Joyce Snow suggesting that the granite might bring an attractive price on the precious stone market. “That would be a challenge for us,” responded County Administrator Michael Brown, “because we don’t have the resources to sell the granite. If you put it out to bid, you don’t get the highest price, so then you have to seek out a broker. We end up paying that person a significant amount for their services. “We have the good fortune of having a majority of the product there and [additional granite] is still readily available, so we can match it. We want to do it right, and we hope, by doing so, that it will be another 50- to 100year solution.” Commissioners provided unanimous approval for Neeb to begin the bid solicitation process, after which Commissioner James Dull expressed his joy in the historical preservation effort and, referring to the Barry County Historical Society, quipped that the “hysterical society will like it, too.” When Commissioner Chair Craig Stolsonburg lightheartedly suggested that Dull may have misspoken, Dull replied “it’s okay, I’ve got friends on that board.” “Not no more,” replied Commissioner Jon Smelker. Commissioners also provided unanimous approval for Neeb to issue bids for repair and re-shingling of the roof at the animal shelter. Smelker requested that the bid invitations include provisions for a possible steel roof solution, and Dull added several suggestions on building materials for Neeb to consider, prompting another round of chuckles. “When I need a new roof, I’m calling you,” said Geiger to Dull who jested that his experience came from watching a video. “And, you stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night,” topped Brown. The bid specification guidelines for both the library steps project and the animal shelter roof repair allowed Snow to inquire about the advantages to the county of paying a winning bidder’s project cost with a form of financial arbitrage. Snow referred to a bid contract item stating that “discount payment within a specified period of time will not be considered in evaluation of bids for award” and wondered if the county ever does bargain with vendors for a 10 percent price discount if a bill is paid within 30 days. “We stay away from that,” said Brown. “It becomes a little complicated with our system, See COUNTY BOARD, page 4 Michelle Falcon to head Maple Valley Schools by Shari Carney Staff Writer Former Hastings Interim School Superintendent Michelle Falcon will step into the role of interim superintendent for Maple Valley Schools this month, following the departure of Ronna Steel, who has accepted the position as superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District. Falcon, who’s most recent position has been with the Jackson ISD, will train parttime with Steel before assuming the fulltime interim position June 20. Steel will begin her tenure as BISD superintendent on July 1. “She can hit the ground running,” said Steel of Falcon, “she’s been doing our staff evaluations for the past year as a consultant.” In the past year, Steel added, Falcon has been building relationships at Maple Valley and knows the resources of the district, who to call and what to ask. The Maple Valley School Board wants a strong academic foundation and has cited Falcon’s experience and strong background in curriculum. “I’m quite excited,” said April Heinze, Maple Valley School Board president. “Michelle’s experience and knowledge of the district is very beneficial to continue our momentum in moving forward with our visions.” Falcon was hired by Hastings Area Schools in August 2010 as assistant superintendent and served as interim superintendent the following year. In her time in Hastings, she drew support from administration, teachers, custodians, bus drivers and other support personnel, parents and residents. Falcon also served as curriculum director and elementary principal in the Lakewood School District. “She’s very excited about coming here,” said Steel. “She sees the potential at Maple Valley and the great things that are happening here.” Graduation emotion Graduates (clockwise from left) Kelsi Harden, David Pierce, Stephen Bowles and Luke Domke display a variety of emotions following the graduation ceremony. See inside for a special section featuring the 2013 Hastings High School commencement ceremony. SBA visit designed to inform local entrepreneurs by Doug VanderLaan Editor With only four counties left to visit on his 83-county tour of the state, Director Gerald Moore of the Michigan district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration only smiles when asked if he’s a tired traveler. “A better word would be ‘energized,’” says Moore who knocked out No. 79 on his list with his visit to Barry County Wednesday. “It’s never been done before, and what it means to me is that we’re making sure that small business owners know that there are tools available to help them succeed.” Moore and accompanying members of his office staff held a morning roundtable discussion with a handful of local small business owners and bankers at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in downtown Hastings, offering them an opportunity to talk about their business goals and learn how SBA can be a resource for assistance. As a small business owner himself, Moore says he can relate to the struggles small-business owners encounter. “I’ve been on their side of the table, and I understand what it means to wear so many hats,” says the entrepreneur who still operates his 2004 youth sports and recreation startup, Sportz All Starz, in Rochester Hills. “When you’re a small business owner, you’re the accountant, you’re the salesman, you’re everything — you wear so many hats.” Moore told his audience at a concluding press conference that he views his role as a facilitator, putting communities and small business owners in touch with each other when he sees a project or idea become successful in one area that could have similar success in another. “Small business owners don’t know what they don’t know,” is how Moore put it Wednesday and pointed out that in most of the stops on his statewide tour, small business owners are nonplused about how easily and Gerald Moore, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan district office, stops in Barry County Wednesday as part of his office’s “Countdown to 83 — Helping Small Business Succeed ... One County at a Time” whistlestop tour. Joining Moore during his roundtable discussion with small business owners and a press conference that followed lunch at the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro are (from left) Carl Schoessel, co-owner of the Walldorff; Moore; Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Barry County Economic Alliance; Mike Barnaart, co-owner of the Walldorff; Frank Campbell, Hastings mayor; and Eric Kehler of the SBA district office. efficiently they can maneuver their way through access to sources of capital. “My mom always said, ‘A closed book never gets read,’” smiles Moore at the conclusion of his visit to Barry County Wednesday. His mission is to be sure that he helps small business owners open their books to success. �Page 2 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner HHS seniors receive awards and scholarships by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It is a tradition that each year, on the eve of graduation, Hastings High School conducts its annual honors and recognition ceremony to acknowledge the achievements of its graduating seniors with awards and scholarships. Thursday, May 30, friends, families and members of the community gathered in the Hastings High School gymnasium to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2013. The Hastings High School Band and Varsity Singers provided music, and Hastings High School Principal Kevin Riggs welcomed everyone to the ceremony before the following awards and scholarships were presented: Department awards Business award, Amanda Kloosterman; career/tech award, Amber Pickard; fine arts award, Alicia Risk; Spanish award, Kelsi Harden; math award, Corrie Osterink; science – Vic Camp Award, Ian Beck; language arts award, Sarah Banister; social studies award, Kelsi Harden. Participation awards Academic letter awards for students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or better: First year — Todd Fox, Kathryn Garber, Erin Gray, Eric Hart, Desirae Heers, Ben Kolanowski, Stevie Pennepacker, Nicholas Replogle, Alicia Risk, Tanner Roderick, Olivia Rose, Collyn Shaeffer, Joseph Siska; second year — Stephen Bowles, Christine Maurer, Alex Pohl, Hannah Wilgus; third year — Kaitlin Allan, Sarah Banister, Ian Beck, Annalissa Bowers, Alexander Cherry, John Dinges, Victoria Fueri, Cassey Glumm, Kelsi Harden, John James, Edward Kosta, Corrie Osterink, Amber Pickard, Amanda Sarhatt, Jacob Swartz, Cinthia Tebo. Hastings High School Principal Kevin Riggs welcomes the Class of 2013 and their families, friends and members of the community to the school’s annual honors and recognition ceremony. Hastings High School Assistant Principal Steve Hoke congratulates Christine Maurer and Alex Pohl who were among graduates receiving their second year Academic Letter Awards. Industrial arts and agriscience teacher Ed Domke announces Amber Pickard as the Career/Technical Department Student of the Year. Collyn Shaeffer and Jillian Bailey (center) smile as they prepare to exit the gymnasium Thursday after the annual honors ceremony. Perfect attendance — Shiloh Kuhlman, senior year; Amanda Sarhatt, kindergarten through 12th grade. Foreign exchange student awards — Adam Hyrsl, Elisa Mercanti, Oskar Ovrin, Philipp Schwaiger, Alizee Sponga, Yara van Spanje, Inthat “Oak” Witchutribhop. University of Michigan Alumni Awards — Ian Beck, Kelsi Harden. FFA Star Award in Production Agriculture — Amber Pickard. American Red Cross Donor for Life Award — David Born, Aurora Neeson, Jeremy Nichols. Congressman’s Medal of Merit — Sarah Banister. The Society of Women Engineers — Victoria Fueri. United States Army ROTC — Edward Kosta. O-K Conference Scholar Athlete Awards — Kaitlin Allan, Ian Beck, Erin Gray, Eric Hart, John James, Edward Kosta, Jacob Swartz, Hannah Wilgus. O-K Conference Athlete Awards and MHSAA Farm Bureau Scholar Athlete Awards — Alexander Cherry, John Dinges, Kathryn Garber, Kelsi Harden, Benjamin Kolanowski, Christine Maurer, Corrie Osterink, Stevie Pennepacker, Nicholas Replogle, Tanner Roderick, Olivia Rose, Amanda Sarhatt, Joseph Siska. Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete — Ian Beck, Kelsi Harden. George “Buzz” Youngs Award and O-K Conference Athlete of the Year Award — Michael Eastman, Nichole Redman Local scholarships Most local scholarships have specific criteria that must be met by the recipients. Some require admission to a particular university or field of study. Most scholarships have a grade point average minimum. The majority of scholarships require that the student complete an application process. Some of the awards are chosen by the donors; others are selected by a committee. L.H. Lamb Scholarships — Maxwell Clark, Melinda Kloosterman, Corrie Osterink, Tanner Roderick; First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Scholarships — Ian Beck, Thomas Peurach; Exchange Club of Hastings Youth of the Year/Hastings Exchange Club Scholarship, Olivia Rose; Woody Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship — Kelsi Harden; Hastings Athletic Boosters Scholarships — Maxwell Clark, Kelsi Harden; Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 Scholarship — Cassey Glumm; ANA Scholarship — Maria Palacio; Union Bank Scholarship — Amber Pickard; Girrbach Family Memorial Scholarship — Autumn Phillips; To the Eleventh Power Scholarship — Jacob Swartz; Thornapple Garden Club Scholarship, Amber Pickard; Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship, John Dinges; James and Mel Hund Scholarship, Kaitlin Allan; HEA Scholarships, Kaitlin Allan, Sarah Main, Amber Pickard, Nicholas Continued next page Luke Domke and Stevie Pennepacker are announced as the recipients of the Carl and Loretta Schoessel Community service and Leadership scholarships. Science teacher Ann Beemer announces Ian Beck as the Science Department Student of the Year, for which he is presented the Vic Camp Award. 77578967 Carl Schoessel presents his granddaughter, Tori Schoessel, with the Ruth Tangerstrom Memorial Scholarship. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 3 Continued from previous page HMS musicians compete in solo and ensemble festival The Hastings High School Band plays “Pomp and Circumstance” during the Honors and Recognition ceremony. Seventh grade solo and ensemble participants are (front row, from left) Nash Martin, Mason Steward, Lindsey Spurlock, Elliza Tolles, Shayli Hinkle, Illie Bivens, Laura Carpenter, (back) Sam James, Austin Christie, Carley Laubaugh, Andrew Newberry, Lillian Wierienga, Jesse Satterfield, Adam Lewis, Aaron Newberry, Joel Shinavier, Sophie Spurlock and Tyler Brown. (Missing from photo is Leigha Saur.) Science teacher Ann Beemer announces Ian Beck as the Science Department Student of the Year, for which he is presented the Vic Camp Award. Banister, Ian Beck, Annalissa Bowers, Alexander Cherry, John Dinges, Luke Domke, Victoria Fueri, Kathryn Garber, Cassey Glumm, Kelsi Harden, Luke Heide, John James, Ben Kolanowski, Edward Kosta, Callen Lenz, Christine Maurer, Corrie Osterink, Haley Perkins-Craven, Thomas Peurach, Amber Pickard, Shelby Price, Tanner Roderick, Olivia Rose, Travis Sixberry, Jacob Swartz, Cinthia Tebo, Hannah Wilgus. Rotary Honors — Kaitlin Allan, Ian Beck, Taylor Carter, Luke Domke, Kelsi Harden, Christine Maurer, Corrie Osterink, Amber Pickard, Olivia Rose, Cinthia Tebo. Exchange Club Student of the Year Nominees — Ian Beck, Taylor Carter, Maxwell Clark, Kelsi Harden, Corrie Osterink, Thomas Peurach, Amber Pickard, Olivia Rose. Eighth grade solo and ensemble participants are (front row, from left) Will Green, Troy Yoder, Emily Pattok, Mary Green, Tara Roe, Jazmine Heath, Zach Cummings, Christy Osterink, (back row) Charles Surratt, Kayleigh Collins, Clarie Harris, Abby Baker, Mara Allan, Reese VanHouten, Brianna Beck, Alan Rivera and Taylor Wright. Three dozen seventh and eighth grade band students from Hastings Middle School recently participated in the spring solo and ensemble festival at Duncan Lake Middle School. Students competed as soloists or as part of duets. Of the students attending, 21 received a Division 1 rating and 15 received a Division II rating. Among the seventh grade students compet- ing were Illie Bivens, Tyler Brown, Laura Carpenter, Austin Christie, Shayli Hinkle, Sam James, Carley Laubaugh, Adam Lewis, Nash Martin, Aaron Newberry, Andrew Newberry, Jesse Satterfield, Leigha Saur, Joel Shinavier, Sophie Spurlock, Lindsey Spurlock, Mason Steward, Elliza Tolles and Lillian Wierienga. Eighth grade competitors were Mara Allan, Abby Baker, Brianna Beck, Kayleigh Collins, Zach Cummings, Mary Green, Will Green, Clarie Harris, Jazmine Heath, Christy Osterink, Emily Pattok, Alan Rivera, Tara Roe, Charles Surratt, Reese VanHouten, Taylor Wright and Troy Yoder. The Hastings Middle School Band is under the direction of Spencer White. 06814138 Replogle; GFWC Hastings Women’s Club Jumpstart Your Future Scholarship — Desirae Heers; Mickey Furrow Memorial Scholarship — Olivia Rose; Mary Youngs Music and Athletic Memorial Scholarships — Alexander Cherry, Ian Beck; Carrie Roe Memorial Scholarships — Sarah Banister, John James. Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation scholarships Hastings Car Club Scholarship — Christopher Feldpausch; Helen Mott scholarships — Todd Fox, Amanda Sarhatt; Howard and Leona Vandelic/HEA Scholarship— Erin Gray, Benjamin Kolanowski; Rosellen E. and Paul E. Siegel Scholarship — Ian Beck, Travis Sixberry, Joshua Trowbridge; Robert Casey Scholarship — Emma Anderson; Marvin and Beverly Chamberlain Scholarship — Eric Hart; Herbert J. Reinhardt Scholarship — Stephen Bowles; Hastings Kiwanis Club Scholarship— Collyn Shaeffer; Jerry Lee Morton Memorial Scholarship — Sarah Banister; Beatrice Fisher Wollin Scholarship — Katrina Smith; Gladys Cairns Scholarship — Victoria Fueri, Kathryn Garber, Corrie Osterink; John “Jock” and Kathleen Clarey Scholarship — Taylor Carter; Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship — Christine Maurer; Hastings Rotary Club Scholarship — Amber Delcotto, Kelsi Harden; Dana Burgess – Hastings High School Alumni Association Scholarship — Haley Perkins-Craven, Sadie Walsh; Andrea M. Storrs Scholarship — Addison Millard; Ruth Tangerstrom Memorial Scholarship — Tori Schoessel; Carl and Loretta Schoessel Community Service and Leadership Scholarship — Luke Domke, Stevie Pennepacker. Honor cord recipients Gold, 3.95 GPA, Top 10 — Kaitlin Allan, Sarah Banister, Ian Beck, Stephen Bowles, Victoria Fueri, Kelsi Harden, Edward Kosta, Corrie Osterink, Amber Pickard, Cinthia Tebo. Blue and Gold, 3.75 to 3.9 GPA, highest honor roll — Annalissa Bowers, Alexander Cherry, Kathryn Garber, Stevie Pennepacker, Amanda Sarhatt, Jacob Swartz, Hannah Wilgus. Blue and White, 3.25 to 3.74 GPA, high honor roll — Taylor Carter, John Dinges, Luke Domke, Christopher Feldpausch, Todd Fox, Cassey Glumm, Erin Gray, Eric Hart, Desirae Heers, Luke Heide, Emily Hodges, John James, Melinda Kloosterman, Ben Kolanowski, Callen Lenz, Christine Maurer, Jesse McClurkin, Kyle Mikolajczyk, Helen Miller, Haley Perkins-Craven, Thomas Peurach, Alex Pohl, Shelby Price, Nicholas Replogle, Alicia Risk, Tanner Roderick, Olivia Rose, Brandon Secord, Collyn Shaeffer, Joseph Siska, Travis Sixberry, Isaac Smith, Jeffrey Todd, Joshua Trowbridge. White, 3.0 to 3.24 GPA, honor roll — Emma Anderson, David Born, Jessi Buschmann, Maxwell Clark, Leah Czinder, Michael Eastman, Jon French, Hannah Herbstreith, Stefan Horvat, Shiloh Kuhlman, Sarah Main, Jennah McCoy, Branden Miller, Cody Newton, Zachary Olson, Maria Palacio, Abigael Prill, Bret Thomas, Katylynn Wallace, Tyler Williams. National Honor Society members — Sarah �Page 4 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Giant tree or wee little bridge? Balancing growth and protecting farmland important to Barry County Is this an unusually large tree or a bridge best suited for little four-footed critters? It’s a matter of perspective, captured by Katie Ponsetto of Hastings. She took this photo of a human-size foot bridge at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j- Do you adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. know? Daddy daze This is one of those photos that merits a lot of study and gets more curious. Notice the four men. Like their coats, their emotions appear to have a range, from relaxed pride to uncertainty to bewilderment. Who are they? Who are the nurses? Why are the seven babies lined up in front of the window? Why was this photo, by Barth Studio, taken in the first place? On the back, someone penciled in “Proud Father,” not “fathers.” What can you tell us about this photo? (Maybe we’ll some answers by Father’s Day.) The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the events to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. No one responded to last week’s photo of a graduating class, presumably at Central Auditorium. COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 and trying to move a payment up gets a little difficult. With the rules and regulations we work under and with the audit coming in 30 days, it’s just not something we want to get involved with. I wouldn’t want to have a performance agreement that we couldn’t honor.” High-speed performance grabbed everyone’s attention when a new telecommunication configuration for county offices was raised by IT Director David Shinavier. After struggling for the past three years with a telephone system that is now 14 years old, Shinavier and his staff have patched the system by replacing the voicemail portion of the network and taking whatever preparatory steps were possible for a new phone system. When the telephone world went to computer network transmission, replacing its traditional copper wire delivery style, the county began moving backward in the telecommunications race. Shinavier and Brown described an evaluation and bid process in which Moss Telecommunications of Grand Rapids emerged as the recommended bidder to replace the county’s telephone and voicemail system at a cost not to exceed $85,000. ShoreTel, the system to be installed by Moss, will provide enhanced communication between county employees and will offer many new features that are now common in the world’s workforce. Of the 11 responses received by the county to its bid posting, five companies were chosen for interview and a county evaluation team made site visits to Hastings Mutual Insurance and to Pennock Hospital where updated systems are in place and operational. “There were 10 things we needed to have, and Cisco was the system of three of the vendors we interviewed,” said Brown to questions addressing concern over not choosing the better-known system. “None could assure us that they could provide those things. “They were all top heavy on maintenance of the system, and we have pros in the county that can provide that maintenance for us.” Because the phone system purchase exceeded the $10,000 threshold for items that require official board approval, the recommendation was unanimously moved to next week’s official board meeting for final sig- noff. In other business, the committee of the whole: • Approved $3,634 from the diverted felons fund to provide the county’s portion of a 50 percent match for a Department of Justice grant that will provide 15 bullet-proof vests under the sheriff’s department five-year replacement plan. County Undersheriff Bob Baker explained that 30 sworn officers require vests in performing their duties and, with a five-year life, 15 of them require replacement at the present time. • Approved the 2013 tax rate request form from Equalization Director Tim Vandermark. The form is required by the state tax commission in order for the county to collect summer taxes. Vandermark pointed out that the county’s property valuation has increased 1.35 percent, which will mean an increase in revenue to the county budget. However, the increase was revised downward from a previously reported 2.2 percent after Vandermark told commissioners he discovered that the higher figure was based on an expansion project at Bradford White in Middleville, which is located in a Local Finance Development Authority approved and established by the Village of Middleville. Property valuations and tax revenue flow to the LFDA rather than to the county. • Discussed and took no action on a proposal brought forward from a Jan. 22 strategic planning meeting recommending that committee of the whole meetings and official board meetings be held the same day, thereby reducing the four meetings per month format to two. Snow presented a proposed meeting schedule in which an 8:30 a.m. board of commissioners meeting would be held to take action on items recommended at the committee of the whole meeting held two weeks previously. A second committee of the whole meeting would be held immediately following the 8:30 a.m. official board meeting to discuss and recommend agenda items for the official board meeting to be held two weeks in the future. Snow pointed out the proposal would save on gasoline for commissioners, meeting par- ticipants and attendees. It would also allow a greater time for commissioners to consider issues and to discuss them with constituents. Dull recommended a third monthly meeting as a means of allowing discussion of issues amongst commissioners and expressed hope to have it held in the evening to attract a larger audience. Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson pointed out that the idea had been tried for one year previously and meetings were even rotated among the 16 townships in an effort to involve more people, but “it was always the same people who came.” “I still would like to see us offer an evening meeting for a couple of months just to say we gave it a shot,” said Snow. “I don’t know how you get people involved in government.” “You make them mad,” quipped Commissioner Jim DeYoung, “and then they show up.” Commissioners will meet as a board Tuesday, June 11, in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings beginning at 9 a.m. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, June 6 — Movie Memories remembers Lana Turner in “The Postman Always Rings Twice,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7 — preschool story time plays in the garden, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11 — toddler story time explores mighty machines, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 — summer reading features a “truck petting zoo” in the health department parking lot on Woodlawn Avenue, 2 to 3 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. For more than two decades, Barry County Commissioners have been debating the importance of farmland preservation, and at a recent county board meeting, Commissioner Ben Geiger expressed his clear frustration with the issue. “Every two years, we get new commissioners who have to be brought up to speed on this issue, and we commit to doing something,” said Geiger, “but within the two-year cycle, we don’t get anything done, and another two-year cycle starts. Something needs to change.” Geiger should have reviewed his local history book a little more carefully. Did he not understand that county officials and many concerned citizens have been working on this issue for more than 25 years? The importance of farmland preservation in Barry County, along with the protection of open spaces, goes back to at least the late 1980s when Michigan State University, and the local MSU Extension office warned Barry County officials of the potential danger that uncontrolled growth could have on the county’s farmland. Michigan has the most diverse agricultural production outside of California. Our state has more than 50 crops, with all fruit collectively being the second highest in the nation and 10 more individual crops actually ranked No. 1 in the country. Agriculture remains one of Michigan’s leading industries and is a major contributor to the state’s economy. The issue became a major focus in Barry County when a countywide group known as The Futuring Committee organized in April 1987. The group made it its mission to determine if people, in the face of mounting pressure from developers outside the county to develop Barry County land, wanted to create a process whereby Barry County citizens could influence the direction and pace of our future growth. After months of planning, The Futuring Committee published a special countywide opinion survey that identified seven action areas. The committee then formed groups to study each area of concern, one of which was identified by survey respondents as the maintenance of a system of proper land use. According to MSU experts at that time, the state was losing about 10 acres an hour to development interests, and Barry County was not immune to that pressure. During the 1980s, Michigan was experiencing a housing boom and, because agriculture was the state’s and Barry County’s second largest industry, ignoring the effect of open land being turned into housing tracts and neighborhoods, could impact the rate of agricultural growth in future years. The state wasn’t growing in population, it was just moving from one area to another. Families were moving from the cities and urban areas to places in the country. Barry County certainly filled that dance card. MSU representatives cautioned the local committee members that if the protection of open spaces and precious farmland was a priority, a plan must be in place or developers would step in to the void and make their own decisions. If Barry County adopted a plan for managed growth, the MSU experts said, our area could continue to support agriculture and protect the natural beauty of our rural countryside. Between 1980 and 2020, the population projections used by the committee at that time estimated a growth rate of around 6 percent. However, development was expected to use 40 percent more land in that same time period because homeowners were looking for larger tracts of land on which to build homes in the country, thereby reducing farmland and putting even more pressure on infrastructure, such as water, sewer, roads and emergency services for local governments to provide. During last week’s county board meeting, Chair Craig Stolsonburg said he would like to see change in the portion of the county’s existing farmland preservation ordinance that enables a county board-appointed agriculture preservation board to be empowered to make entry decisions to the land preservation program. Stolsonburg cited several reasons for the dissolution of the agriculture preservation board, including the admission by its own members of internal turmoil and the lack of any funding with which to pursue a preservation program through the purchase from landowners of preservation “rights,” other than land that is donated. According to Stolsonburg, the duties ascribed to the agriculture preservation board could be handled under the responsibilities of the planning and zoning office. “As a past member of the planning and zoning board, the resolution is for planning and zoning director Jim McManus to update the ordinance for whatever he needs to enforce it,” Stolsonburg went on to say. But, in reality, there’s more to farmland preservation that just zoning. In 2001, the county board of commissioners supported a resolution by a 7-0 vote for a group of individuals led by Monica Rappaport, Tom Guthrie and Don Drummond, and several local organizations to draft documents making it possible for the county to become eligible for state matching grants for a land-preservation program. “The proposal was modeled under Clinton County’s development criteria and infrastructure for farmland preservation, but was written in our own words,” said Drummond at the time. “The simple fact of the matter is, if we aren’t ready, and the state planning gets money into [the public act] we won’t be eligible to receive any.” At the time, expectations were that the state would provide 75 percent of the grant funding, with the county contributing 25 percent. “Once the proposal is in place, we’re not buying land, we’re buying development rights,” stressed Drummond. The special preservation program was intended to review the impact of current land use trends and to promote smart growth and farmland protection strategies through agricultural districts and agricultural zoning, which was an important function to farmers. Under that state program, local governments could apply for state grants if they adopted development-rights ordinances that provided for purchase of development rights and had a comprehensive land use plans in place that included agricultural preservation. Barry County officials established the non-political seven-member board to review applications and set compliance guidelines and priorities along with enforcement standards. Futuring Committee members agreed that if Barry County were to suddenly lose most of its farms, the local economy would suffer dramatically. So, in the interest of preserving farmland and creating economic stability, county officials agreed to support an agricultural preservation group to protect Barry County’s natural features, regional economy and heritage by “preserving the past while planning for a beautiful future.” County commissioners had good intentions. However, to date, they’ve not funded the program — so the agriculture preservation board’s hands have been tied. When you ask experts if the farmland preservation program has worked, their answers have to be filtered through the knowledge of what’s happened to the economy in the past 10 years. The biggest threat to farmland has been resolved due to the economic slump that continues to plague the state. The current rate of development across the state is actually slower than in past decades when the number of housing permits peaked in the mid-1980s and the concern for overdevelopment was at its height. It’s true Michigan has fewer farms today, but the farms have more than doubled in size. One could understand why county commissioners might be frustrated by the issue of an agriculture preservation board fighting for relevance in an economy where farmland is under no threat of disappearance. But it’s also important for local units of government all over the state to understand and maintain their own zoning and planning and preservation programs. Economies go in cycles, and, one day, the threat to farmland and open space will return. We need to be prepared. Rather than call for the dissolution of an agriculture preservation board whose duties can, at the present time, be handled by the county’s planning and zoning department, wouldn’t it make more sense to use the agriculture preservation board in an education and awareness role? Couldn’t we use people with a passion for preserving the beauty of our county to advocate for and to remind us of the importance of those issues so clearly defined by The Futuring Committee some 25 years ago? Might we better prepared when the economy improves and land development pressure returns to be well versed on a growth plan that also preserves the best of what we’ve been given? We need resources like the agriculture preservation board and the alliances that they build to continually be looking for new and better ways to encourage growth while protecting our natural beauty for decades to come. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 5 Citizens need to step up to stop fracking To the editor: Well has done it. The state is No. 1 in something. We are at the top of the list in the amount of water the DEQ permits for horizontal hydraulic fractured wells. It takes 3 to 5 million gallons of our fresh water to “frack” a well. We have now seen permits issued for 16 and 20 million gallons per well in Michigan. There are many dangers in the practice of HHF but, to me, the biggest and most obvious tragedy is the excessive water use and its destruction. According to the DEQ and the website Respect MY Planet, permits have been issued for 16 million wells in Roscommon County, with five more wells being planned on this site only 1,361 feet from the Muskegon River, bringing the water use and contamination to more than 100 million gallons. These permits were issued to Encana, a Canadian company that is very busy in Northern Michigan. In Kalkaska, a well was permitted to use — and to contaminate — 15 million gallons What do you of groundwater. These are just the tip of the iceberg because much more is happening in the state to destroy our water. Seismic testing is happening already in several locations in Allegan County, with reports that drilling will begin as early as this fall. The destruction of Michigan’s groundwater, forests and rivers is happening at an alarming rate. We must stand up and stop this. It will take the efforts of each and every one of us those values these resources. We no think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Last week: State Sen. Judy Emmons has introduced legislation that would allow Michigan schools to award high school diplomas to Vietnam War veterans who were not able to complete high school, a consideration already extended to veterans of World War II and the Korean War. Should diplomas be granted without completing high school? 58% 42% IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV For this week: Gas prices passed the $4 per gallon mark last week with the usual suspects blamed: Mideast politics, refinery problems and holiday consumption. 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If either party wants the case moved to the general civil division, the case will be moved. There are, however, several advantages to having the case heard in small claims court, including: • Attorneys are not allowed to represent either party. This saves the parties from having to pay attorney fees. • The case is generally heard and resolved much more quickly than cases in the general civil division. • A jury trial is not allowed, and the case will be heard by a magistrate, and the case will be resolved more quickly. Small claims court was established to allow people a quick, inexpensive way to bring to court a case that they cannot resolve and have their case heard quickly. But, if you want an attorney to represent you or if you want an attorney, then small claims court is not right for you and you must either file the case in general civil or ask that the case be moved to general civil court. The types of cases most frequently filed in small claims court are auto accident claims; auto, home and other repair issues; landlord and tenant security deposit and damages issues; medical bills; credit card bills; bad check claims; and verbal and written contract disputes. Some of the most frequently asked questions about small claims court are: What if my damages are more than $5,000, but I don’t want to hire an attorney, and I want my case in small claims court? You can, but you must agree that the most you can be awarded if you win your case is $5,000. I want to be in small claims, but can I still talk to an attorney? Yes. You can talk to an attorney but you cannot have an attorney in court representing you. What if after the case starts, I change my mind and want to move my case to general civil because I now want an attorney or want a jury trial? Immediately after the case is filed, either party can request that the case be moved to general civil, but once the magistrate enters the courtroom and the case begins, it remains in small claims court, including through any appeals. If someone sues me in small claims court, can I move it to general civil court, or do I have to have it heard in small claims court? Yes you can move it to general civil court. Either party can choose to have the case moved to general civil court. If I lose or don’t get all that I wanted can I appeal? Yes. Your case will first be heard by a magistrate and then you can appeal and have a whole new case heard by the district court judge. Small claims court is a great quick, inexpensive option for most small disputes to be resolved. A more in-depth article will follow in the coming months that will describe the procedures involved in the filing and handling of a case in small claims court. More information about small claims court in Michigan can be found at http://research.lawyers.com/Michigan/Michi gan-Small-Claims.html. You may find an attorney to consult with at www.michiganlegalhelp.com. This article is not intended to be legal advice. Questions, comments or suggestions for From the Bench may be sent to fromthebench@barryco.org. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-4561111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-2243121. Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® Robin M. Welton David M. Muilenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Know Your Legislators: Small claims court U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... longer have the luxury of standing by. There are many things each of us can do. We can sign a petition to get this issue on the ballot in 2014 so that we, the citizens, can vote on it. Even better, we can help gather petition signatures. We can put up yard signs and we can go to meetings. A meeting is planned in Lawrence at the Paw Paw Conference Center Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. with a DEQ representative, an oil representative and the president of Michigan Land Air and Water Defense. MLAWD is a grassroots organization whose sole purpose is education and the nullification of the leases in the Allegan and Barry State Game areas. Seamus McGraw, an investigative writer and author of The End of County, will be at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. Help support MLAWD by attending. RSVP by calling 269-793-3306 or email karenfifelski@yahoo.com. Karen Fifelski, Hopkins GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77579003 �Page 6 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77578916 Worship Together Area Obituaries Norval E. Sinclair Beulah M. McKinney Marguerite Violet (Whiting) Simmons Laughlin HASTINGS, MI - Norval E. Sinclair, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. Norval was born on October 16, 1932 in Hastings, the son of Archie and Mildred (Slocum) Sinclair. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1950. Norval honorably served during the Korean War from January 1953 until November 1954. He married Donna Lewis on March 20, 1955. Norval was employed by Kellogg’s for 39 years as a millwright, retiring in 1990. He was a lifetime Elks member and a Moose member. Norval loved to hunt, fish, golf and go camping. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan Sinclair and brothers, Archie Duane, John Edsel and infant brother, Merle Vernon Sinclair. Norval is survived by his wife, Donna (Lewis) Sinclair of Hastings; son, Mike and Patti Sinclair of Hastings; son, Brian and Lisa Sinclair of Middleville; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Respecting Norval's wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service was held Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Dowling Cemetery in Dowling. Pastor Gary Newton officiated the service. Full military honors were provided by the Hastings American Legion Post #45. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Beulah M. McKinney, age 97, of Hastings formerly of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Friday, May 31, 2013. Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; two brothers, Russell and Howard Jones; and sister, Beverly RoseMichaels. Beulah was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She is survived by her children, Susan LaCombe, Michael (Mary) McKinney, Patrick McKinney and Terry (Leesa) McKinney; nine grandchildren, Christopher (Monica) McKenna, Brian (Michal) LaCombe, Tonya (Jody) Heaton, Tara Marble, Sarah (Brendon) McKeown, Laura (Fredrick) Jiles, Daniel (Janna) McKinney, Kathlynn (Jacob) Lawless, Thomas McKinney; 17 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Throop Funeral Home, 214 Church St., Coopersville, MI 49404. Rev Tommy Boutell officiating with burial in the Coopersville-Polkton Twp. Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday, June 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Coopersville Cares, 180 N. 68th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404. An online guest book may be signed at www.throopfh.com. HASTINGS, MI - Marguerite Violet (Whiting) Simmons Laughlin, affectionately known as “Kitty,” age 101, of Hastings and formerly of Peru, IN, passed away on June 2, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Marguerite was born in Melcher, IA on January 28, 1912 to Nelson Frank and Martha Clara (Ihnow) Swift Whiting. She was raised in St. Ignace and attended La Salle High School, graduating in 1933. Her marriage to Howard “Eby” Simmons in 1934 ended in divorce. Marguerite spent most of her adult life living in Washington, DC. She was employed with the U.S. Navy Department and served as administrative assistant for the Naval Air Systems Command, retiring in 1972. She moved to Peru, IN working for Hall & Sons, Inc. Well Drilling & Pump Service from 1973 to 1980. She served on the Erie Twp., Miami Co., IN advisory board for several years. She was a Women of the Moose member. She was an avid quilter making heirloom quilts for her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her passion was loving and caring for her special cats and dogs. Marguerite along with her companion Buzz had many fond memories of their annual “Squadrons 33 US Navy Reunions” through out the United States. Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents; stepbrother, Robert Whiting, World War I veteran; sister, Rose Beatrice “Buster” Jewell; Ruth Hammer; brother, Erle “Jiggs” Whiting, World War II veteran; very special longtime companion Irby “Buzz” Buzzbee, World War II, Korean War, and Viet Nam veteran. Marguerite is survived by three daughters and their spouses, Dixie Lee (Simmons) Johnston and Wayne of Delton and St. Ignace; Eolia “Sis” (Simmons) Prout and Calvin of Negaunee; Shauneen (Simmons) Wilson and Marvin of Puyallup, WA; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister, Violet McAuliffe of Washington, DC; several nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place with a private memorial to follow. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evening Bible study 6 p.m. with Rev. Calvon Kidder. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for Toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Teen Group & Wednesday Midweek Programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, June 9 - Summer Worship Hours 8 and 10:00; No Sunday School. June 9 - Noisy Offering for Barry County Cares; Graduation Reception after 2nd Service; Men & Women AA 7 p.m. June 10 - Women of Faith Dinner Outing 5:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30. June 11 Shepherd’s Committee 2 p.m. June 12 - Vision Team Meeting 7 p.m. June 14 - High School Homeless Event 3:30 p.m.-6 a.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! 77579055 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 Lyle Duane Miller “Nationally Certified, Hometown Committed” WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Graduate REALTOR® Institute, REALTOR® Associate Broker Certified Residential Specialist Realty Inc. “Your Real Estate Connection” 1-269-945-0514 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings FREEPORT, MI - Lyle Duane Miller, age 65, of Freeport died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visit for further information, www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Middleville: Speedway Middleville Marketplace Greg’s Get-It-N-Go Shell Cloverdale: Cloverdale General Brown’s Cedar Creek Grocery Gun Lake: Gun Lake Amoco Gun Lake Shell Delton: Felpausch Shell Banfield: Banfield General Store Orangeville: Orangeville Fast Stop Lacey: Clyde’s Sportsman Post Pine Lake: Pine Lake Grocery Dowling: Goldsworthys Dowling General Store Prairieville: Prairieville Fast Stop Woodland: Woodland Express Nashville: Trading Post Little’s Country Store Shell MV Pharmacy Nashville C Store Carl’s Lake Odessa: Lake-O-Express Lake-O-Mart Shell Carl’s Freeport: L & J’s Freeport Milling Shelbyville: Weick’s Food Town The Store at Southshore 77566089 102 Cook Hastings Hastings: One Stop Shop (BP) (M-43 North) Tom’s Market Superette Family Fare One Stop Food (BP) (M-37 South) Hastings Speedy Mart (Shell) Bosley Admiral Penn-Nook Gift Shop BP Gas Station (W. State St.) BP Gas Station (M-37 West) Xpress Mart Family Fare Gas Station Woody’s General Store �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY State News Roundup by Gerald Stein Traverse City named ‘great boating town’ WEST N: K 7 4 2 M: A 9 6 3 L: 4 K: K 10 8 7 N: 10 9 3 M: J 5 4 L: 8 7 2 K: Q 4 3 2 EAST N: Q J M: 10 7 L: J 10 9 6 5 3 K: 9 6 5 SOUTH: N: A 8 6 5 M: K Q 8 2 L: A K Q K: A J Dealer: North Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 10N North Pass 2L (2) 3K (3) 4K (5) 7M East Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass South 2K (1) 2NT 3M (4) 4NT (6) Pass West Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass BoatUS Magazine, the magazine from the Boat Owners Association of The United States, has taken note of Traverse City. The just-released June/July issue includes the editors’ pick of the 10 most boat-friendly American communities, from sleepy to hopping. Topping the list of the “10 Great Boating Towns to Retire, Play and Thrive” is Traverse City. According to the magazine, “With a low cost of living, low home prices, and great boating and fishing on the sheltered Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan and nearby inland lakes, Traverse City offers sparkling sandy beaches and plenty of options for overnight trips. The nine cities that followed were Port Townsend, Wash.; Annapolis, Md.; Tarpon Springs, Fla.; New Bern, N.C.; Portland, Ore.; Portland, Maine; San Diego, Calif.; Camdenton, Mo.; and Gainesville, Ga. To see the full story online, go to www.BoatUS.com/magazine. ‘Do Something, Michigan’ encourages volunteerism State’s tech division wins award The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget Saturday was named as a recipient of the 2013 CIO 100 award by IDG’s CIO magazine. The annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology. “Being recognized as a CIO 100 award winner is a tremendous honor,” said DTMB Director John Nixon. “This acknowledgment is a testament to the great work the state is doing to reinvent Michigan through information technology.” Recipients of this year’s CIO 100 award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out online application forms detailing their innovative IT and business initiatives. A team of judges reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique practices and substantial results. Finally, CIO editors reviewed the judges’ recommendations and voted on the final 100. “Our 2013 winners are an outstanding example of the transformative power of IT to drive everything from revenue growth to competitive advantage,” said Maryfran Johnson, editor in chief of CIO magazine and events. Bill will aid in child abuse investigations A bill signed by the governor Tuesday will allow the state’s Office of Children’s Ombudsman to share information from investigations related to child deaths with law enforcement officials. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Ken Kurtz, also restores subpoena power to the ombudsman through the attorney general’s office to aid in investigations. “This is a good bill that will help law enforcement and the Children’s Ombudsman to better protect children and bring justice to those who abuse them,” Snyder said. Newborn Babies Bryson Lane, born at Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids on April 30, 2013 at 8:58 a.m. to Jesse and Tessa Chase. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Colton Joe, born at Pennock Hospital on May 20, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. to Amanda F. Boyd and Patrick J. Zalewski of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Aubree Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on May 21, 2013 at 11:09 p.m. to Rachel Stephens and Micah Huver of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. ***** Niekkho Otto Rodrigo, born at Pennock Hospital on May 24, 2013 at 7:52 a.m. to Lacressa Gigowski of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Clara Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on May 26, 2013 at 10:44 p.m. to Christi and Chris Pett of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. HASTINGS 203 Woodlawn Ave. Hastings Gov. Rick Snyder May 30 announced “Let’s Do Something, Michigan” — an initia- Call 945-3184 to sign up for FUN! Saturday Majors LOTS OF FUN! HOPE TO GET LOTS OF KIDS! Saturday Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION 77579010 1. 2K: Strong two club opener, forcing. 2. 2L: Waiting bid, forcing. 3. 3K: Following South’s 2NT bid, Stayman Convention. 4. 3M: Stayman response: Four hearts in the South hand. 5. 4K: Gerber Convention: Asking for aces, following the 2NT bid 6. 4NT: Gerber Response: South answers with three aces. Today’s column takes us on a path to a Grand Slam in hearts. What were the steps that the North/South pair followed to reach such a lofty and desirable bridge contract? Let’s take a look and see if we can follow their bridge thinking and bridge conventions. After two passes, including partner North who cannot hold more than eleven points, South opened the Strong Two Club bid. A forcing bid, South opened with twenty-three high-card points and a powerful hand. North dutifully responded 2L, a waiting bid, to hear more about the South hand. South next bid 2NT, informing partner North, that her hand was balanced and no trump would be an acceptable spot to place the contract. North then pursued that approach by bidding 3K following a no trump bid as the Stayman Convention asking for a four-card major suit. North had two such suits and would be happy to play in either one. South responded with 3M letting North know that she had four hearts in her hand. At this point, North took a rather unusual move after hearing about a fit in hearts and bid 4K, the Gerber Convention. Usually used after no trump as an inquiry for aces, it is not typically used after a fit in a trump suit has been found. At any rate, South responded to North’s request for aces by bidding 4NT informing North that she had three aces. A leap of faith followed next, as North jumped to 7M and the contract was sealed there. A Grand Slam is not often reached in most friendly bridge games, and it is a wonderful challenge not only to bid a grand slam but to successfully take all thirteen tricks. With twenty-three high-card points in the South hand and ten high-card points in the North hand, it appeared that North/South were three or four points shy of the needed thirty-seven points for Grand Slam. South set about with a plan that looked promising. The lead of the 10N began the play of the hand. What was South’s plan as she surveyed the dummy? South immediately saw ten tricks with the aces and kings between the two hands. With all of the kings and all of the aces, it was easy to see that East/West held only seven points in queens and jacks. Still it would not be easy to bring home the contract. Setting up a side suit would need to be a method to obtain an extra trick or two. Using trump would be another way to take care of losers. South knew that typically a trump suit will split 3-2 when there are five out. Drawing trumps immediately would be a must-do situation. Accordingly, South took the first trick with the AN in the South hand, noting that East had played the JN, a good sign for South. Three rounds of trump removed the three from West and two from East with a diamond discard from East. South next took three rounds of diamonds with the AL, KL, and the QL with South discarding spades from the North hand. The KN dropped the QN from the East hand and a small spade from West. South had successfully removed the losing spades from the North hand by discarding them on the good diamonds. At trick nine, South took the AK from her hand with all following. South then led a small spade and when it was covered by the 9N in the West, South trumped with the 9M, the last trump on the board. The KK was played from the dummy with South playing the JK. A final club was led from the dummy and trumped with the last heart in the South hand for trick number twelve. The good 8N had been promoted and was the thirteenth and final trick for the North/South partnership, bidding and making a Grand Slam. Using all of the tools that North and South had in their partnership helped get them to the desired contract. The use of conventions that are familiar to all bridge players helped them reach a tough contract. With judgment and some luck, North and South had reached the right bid. It was South, however, as the declarer who knew the proper steps to a successful completion of the two-parts of a bridge contract: the bidding and the playing of the hand. Counting the sure winners, knowing the number of outstanding trumps, drawing trumps, eliminating losers by discarding them on winners, trumping a loser, and then finally promoting a winner through all of these techniques certainly showed the skill of the South player. Congratulations and high fives to the North/South team on an exhibition of a grand event in the bridge world. ***** Bridge notes: Bridge classes at Kellogg Community College will resume again in the fall with a “Defense in the 21st Century” class as well as a beginning bridge class called “Bidding in the 21st Century.” Hope to see you there. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Traverse City was named to the “10 Great Boating Towns to Retire, Play and Thrive” by BoatUS Magazine. (Photo provided) tive that calls on Michiganders to take action in their communities and be ambassadors for the state. Michigan residents can get connected to volunteer opportunities, share their stories of volunteerism or successes in the state, and pledge to get others involved. “From mentoring a young student or coworker to working on a community project or cleaning up a neighborhood, there are so many different ways you can help,” Snyder said. “Using DoSomethingMichigan.com, you can sign up and get connected to those opportunities. Users who sign up at DoSomethingMichigan.com will be directed to various volunteer opportunities, compiled with the help of D:hive Detroit, more than 100 organizations across the state, and the Michigan Community Service Commission. Jeanette Pierce, director of community relations at D:hive Detroit, says volunteers can play an important part of improving the state. “As Michiganders, we should be proactive and take the time to do something to improve our communities,” Pierce said. “Whether it is sharing your favorite good news fact or getting connected with the volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood, I encourage everyone to become a Michigan Ambassador, so we can all play a part in making Michigan a better place.” In addition to visiting the website, users can also text “action” to 25827 or call 855440-6424 to get involved. Snyder’s staff will follow up with volunteers to help them get matched up with volunteer opportunities. @ 1:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 3 Games plus Shoes 06813699 NORTH 77578923 NOTICE CARLTON TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING 07629107 TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for the 2013-2014 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration at a public hearing on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. 77578926 The proposed budget is available for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Immediately following the public hearing a Township Board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. Michele Erb Carlton Township Clerk 77578990 Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 07623782 �Page 8 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The topic for the county genealogy society will be “what you can learn at the cemetery.” Meeting time is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Freight House. The Lake Odessa Community Library has a full schedule for youths of three age groups for the summer months. Heavy rains last week brought out the long hoses used by our neighbors to drain the sump pits in their basement on to their driveways and then to the streetside gutters. Damp basements were common last week. Outside the APEC factory are some interesting pieces the company has fabricated for some factory somewhere. The pieces look like free-form art sculptures, but they are metal. They resemble beaters for a monster KitchenAid mixer. Beauty bushes are at their best this week. There is a fine specimen on the rear lawn of the new real estate business on Fourth Avenue, adjacent to the parking lot of Union Bank, and another on Johnson Street in the 1500 block. There are also some on Woodland Road. Peonies are coming on fast. Some of the white variety are fading, but the red and pink are opening day by day. Gardening experts say it is time to trim the pinnacles from lilac bushes. Flyers are in the local stores concerning the Lake Odessa Fair. The midway opens Wednesday, June 26, at 5 p.m. The parade follow at 6 p.m. Evening will bring a reception for the fair grand marshal, a barefoot pony pull and youth dodgeball. The fair continues Thursday through Sunday. There are no horse races since the state discontinued money for premiums. Evening entertainment includes more pony pulls, a mud-a-thon, a Hap Hazard concert and derby scramble track racing. The fair also has a euchre tournament, more volleyball and cage fighting. Fireworks Sunday evening will conclude the fair for 2013. Sunday there will be an ice cream social at the Freight House. the alumni banquet is Saturday with the museum complex open both Saturday and Sunday featuring alumni exhibits. Specialist answers questions about disability, spouse benefits, online services and more My wife doesn’t have enough work under Social Security to qualify for Social Security or Medicare. However, I am fully insured and eligible. Can she qualify on my record? Yes. The question you’ve raised applies to husbands as well as wives. Even if your spouse has never worked under Social Security, she or he can, at full retirement age, receive a benefit equal to one-half of your full retirement amount. Your wife is eligible for reduced spouses’ benefits as early as age 62, as long as you are already receiving benefits. For more information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select the “retirement” tab. My neighbor said he applied for Social Security retirement benefits on the computer. Can you really apply for retirement without traveling to an office? Yes, you can. It’s the easiest, fastest and most convenient way to apply for retirement benefits. There’s no need to fight the traffic to visit an office and wait to be served. Our website makes it simple, allowing you to apply for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes. You can get started now at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. What is the earliest age I can begin receiving retirement benefits? The earliest age you can begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits is 62. If you decide to receive benefits before your full retirement age, which for most people is age 66 or 67, you will receive a reduced benefit. Keep in mind you will not be able to receive Medicare coverage until age 65, even if you decide to retire at an earlier age. For more information, go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Is there a time limit on how long I can receive Social Security disability benefits? Your disability benefits will continue as long as your medical condition has not improved and you cannot work. Social Security will periodically review your case to determine whether you continue to be eligible. If you are still receiving disability benefits when you reach your full retirement age, your disability benefits will automatically be converted to retirement benefits. Learn more about disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. Why is there a five-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits? The law states Social Security disability benefits can be paid only after you have been disabled continuously throughout a period of five full calendar months. Social Security disability benefits begin with the sixth full month after the date your disability began. You are not able to receive benefits for any month during the waiting period. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. What are the rules for getting Supplemental Security Income? I’m thinking about applying based on my disability. To be eligible to receive SSI benefits, you must be disabled, blind or age 65 or older and have limited income and resources. Income is money you receive such as wages, Social Security benefits and pensions. Income also includes the value of such things as food and shelter you receive from others. Resources include real estate, bank accounts, cash, stocks and bonds. You may be able to get SSI if your resources are worth no more than $2,000. A couple may be able to get SSI if they have resources worth no more than $3,000. Learn more by reading our publication, Supplemental Security Income, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11000.pdf. I have an appointment to apply for Supplemental Security Income. What kind of information will I need to take with me? To help make the application process go quickly and smoothly, you should bring your Social Security number; your birth certificate or other proof of your age; information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord’s name; payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records, and other information about your income and the things you own; proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that have information related to your condition. Learn more by reading our publication, You May Be Able To Get Supplemental Security Income at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11069.pdf. I found out that my daughter and I submitted incorrect information about my resources when she helped me complete my application for help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. How can I get my application amended now to show the correct amount? You may call 800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security office by using our office locator at www.socialsecurity.gov/locator. Information on your application will be matched with data from other federal agencies. If there is a discrepancy that requires verification, we will contact you. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT: DATE OF MEETING JUNE 12, 2013 PLACE OF MEETING BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING 8:00 A.M. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE (269) 945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS, MI 49058-1038 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS, MI 49058-1038 PURPOSE OF MEETING: 1. Public discussion on the proposed 2013-2014 budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2013-2014 budget until after the public hearing. Sharon Boyle Secretary, Board of Education Barry Intermediate School District 77578988 EDWARD JONES Help elderly loved ones avoid financial abuse It’s unfortunate, but true: The elderly population may be the most vulnerable group in our society. In fact, in an effort to call attention to the problems of physical, emotional and financial abuse of the elderly, the United Nations has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If you have older parents, or even grandparents, can you do to anything to help prevent them from being victimized, especially with regard to their finances? Actually, there’s a lot you can do. First and foremost, you need to maintain good communications and a trusting relationship with your older family members. As long as these elements are present, you should feel free to make the following suggestions: • Increase awareness — When it comes to financial fraud and scams, many seniors think: “It can’t happen to me.” But the facts suggest otherwise: Some 20 percent of Americans over the age of 65 admit to having been victimized by financial swindles, according to a survey by the non-profit Investor Protection Trust. Let your loved ones know that no one in their age group is immune to financial predators. • Guard private information — Ask your parents or grandparents to not divulge personal information over the phone. In fact, urge them to get caller ID, if they don’t have it already, and tell them that if they don’t recognize the number, don’t answer. Legitimate callers are more likely to leave messages than scammers. • Don’t send money. Exhort your parents or grandparents to never wire money to a ran- dom account — no exceptions. • Ignore “limited-time offers” — Your loved ones should ignore callers, mailers or emails that demand they act immediately. These offers are often overblown at best and may be fraudulent at worst. • Don’t trust “no risk” offers — Financial offers that sound too good to be true are likely just that — untrue. Legitimate investments carry both potential risks and rewards. • Avoid “debt-settlement” claims — If your older loved ones have debt problems, they may be especially susceptible to offers that claim to “clear up” all their debts. But there’s no quick fix to this problem and any caller who claims otherwise is likely being deceitful. Encourage your parents or grandparents to discuss their debt situation with an honest, professional debt counselor or a financial advisor. Here’s one more thing you can do to help your parents or grandparents avoid financial fraud: If they don’t already work with a trusted, qualified financial professional, introduce them to one. If your parents have a relationship with such a professional, they will be less likely to listen to any questionable, unsolicited offers than if they were trying to manage their finances on their own. You’re in a good position to know how much, or how little, help your elderly loved ones may need in terms of avoiding financial abuse. So be willing to do whatever it takes to help them enjoy their retirement years comfortably. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 36.21 -.86 AT&T 35.67 -.51 BP PLC 43.24 -.36 CMS Energy Corp 26.63 -.89 Coca-Cola Co 41.42 -1.13 Conagra 33.53 -1.45 Eaton 65.59 -3.08 Family Dollar Stores 60.17 -3.46 Fifth Third Bancorp 17.92 -.51 Flowserve CP 166.84 -2.38 Ford Motor Co. 15.78 +.50 General Mills 47.87 -1.24 General Motors 34.96 +1.00 Intel Corp. 25.36 +1.28 Kellogg Co. 63.05 -1.67 McDonald’s Corp 98.37 -2.87 Perrigo Co. 114.62 -4.72 Pfizer Inc. 27.66 -1.35 Sears Holding 48.04 -.94 Spartan Motors 6.03 +.10 Spartan Stores 18.96 +.51 Stryker 66.70 -1.21 TCF Financial 14.17 -.25 Walmart Stores 75.94 -1.38 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1398.60 $22.54 15,177 724M +17.30 +.22 -2.32 +31M BBB warns of employment scam Citrus industry threatened by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Did you have a glass of orange juice this morning? If so, you may want to know that the simple pleasures brought to us by citrus fruit are under attack from a disease called citrus greening, or yellow dragon disease. It’s caused by bacteria that are not harmful to people, but cripple citrus trees by choking off their internal circulation system. The malady puts our $3 billion per year citrus industry firmly in the crosshairs. Citrus greening evidently originated in China in the early 20th century. Once a tree is infected by the disease, there is no cure. The bacteria that causes the disease blocks the ability of the tree to circulate water and nutrients. Fruit doesn’t ripen, staying green and misshapen. The bacteria has three different strains, each plaguing different parts of the globe. Citrus greening is attacking orange groves in Florida. It is also moving to groves in Texas and California, and threating those in Arizona. If it isn’t successfully combatted, citrus greening could wipe out the U.S. citrus industry. It’s already decimated citrus orchards in Jamaica. The bacteria behind the disease is spread to the trees by an insect similar to aphids and whiteflies called the Asian citrus psyllid (the name is said like “sill-id”). The insects feed on trees and, when they do so, they transmit bacteria to the plant. It’s a bit like infected mosquitoes can give you malaria when they feed on your blood. In time, the bacteria in the citrus trees multiply and spread, causing the plant grave harm. Citrus greening is believed to have reached the U.S. from China in the early 2000s. The insects that spread the disease are tough to control. Pesticides have been used with some success, but scientists are concerned that the psyllids will develop resistance to the chemicals. Another approach is to introduce into orchards “good” insects that prey on the psyllids. Using such biocontrols, however, has so far not met with much success because the psyllids reproduce faster than the predatory insects do. Then again, you might think that researching around the globe for diseaseresistant trees might help, but so far no such trees have been found. Enter more sophisticated approaches to interrupting the disease cycle. “We are using genomics to see what genes are being ‘expressed’ in the psyllids as they feed on the citrus tree,” explained Professor David Gang to me recently. Gang is on the faculty at Washington State University and is one member of a large team of researchers at several institutions that is researching new responses to citrus greening disease. The multifaceted effort is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “If we know the genes and proteins involved in infection, we can try to interrupt the transmission of the disease,” Gang said. Gang and others working with him have the goal of isolating and sequencing the genes expressed in the insects as they feed on citrus plants. Other scientists collaborating on the project can use the gene expression data in their work. “We hope to ‘knock out’ genes that function in the transmission of the bacteria inside the psyllid,” Gang told me. “Then the insect won’t transmit the disease.” One ultimate goal of the work is to create a new type of psyllid that will be unable to harbor or transmit the disease-causing bacteria. The new insects would outcompete the old, disease-carrying ones because the bacteria weaken the insects in which they live. But Gang and his colleagues are very concerned with potential problems related to modified organisms, and they are looking at how best to mitigate potential problematic outcomes. Responding to new threats to food crops is a never-ending task for agricultural scientists. Their work is complex, spans years, and is sometimes expensive. But it keeps us fed — and free to drink our orange juice in the morning. “And it’s not just oranges that are at issue,” Gang told me. “Grapefruit, lemons and limes are also affected.” Here’s hoisting a tangy glass of OJ or lemonade to the good work Gang and others are doing in defense of U.S. citrus trees. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. A Grand Rapids job seeker registered with an online placement agency was contacted by a person named “David,” claiming to work for Manpower, who told the job seeker they had jobs available that fit the applicant’s qualifications. The phone number showing up on caller ID was the real Manpower number, but the call was not really from Manpower. It was apparently spoofed by a person attempting to steal account information from the job seeker, according to a June 3 press release from the West Michigan Better Business Bureau. The caller was smooth, reported the BBB, even setting up an appointment time at the real Manpower office for the applicant to visit. The job seeker was wise enough not to give the requested direct-deposit information over the phone, and when she showed up for the appointment, Manpower didn’t know she was coming in. Manpower officials sat they don’t call after business hours, and would never ask for account information over the phone. BBB serving Western Michigan reminds consumers that using employment Internet services can be a great way to find a job, but warns against sharing any personal or confidential information with people who may find such details online, and then attempt to use that information to give them credibility. In this case, “David,” the caller, confirmed the job seeker’s address and appointment date and time. He asked for the rest of her information. She asked what information he was seeking. He replied bank information and routing info for direct deposit. She said she would provide that information at the appointment. This incident serves as a reminder of how scams work, and how consumers can protect themselves, said the BBB. Visit www.bbb.org for more information. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 9 The first 50-plus years of Hastings City Band A century later, part 1 77579043 The following article appeared in the July 24, 1913, Hastings Journal Herald. J. Lee Reed, the veteran bandmaster, talks entertainingly of the early days. ***** Some months ago the vice-president of this society came to me to see if I would write a paper giving a history of the first brass band in Hastings. I told him I could not write anything that would interest anyone who would be here. He came, evidently with a determination to accomplish his purpose. My final answer was that I would try. He urged me to make it a long one, for he was sure it would be interesting; and I am perfectly sure that his first suggestion as to the length of it will meet your unqualified approval. I came to Hastings in June, 1856. That summer was a very dry season. Sometime about September, the smoke from the burning swamps began to settle over the country, and it continued for several weeks. For a few days during the fall, the smoke became so dense that only the form of the buildings on the opposite side of the street was visible. This state of things became a trifle serious. People began to fear that it might result in a general calamity, but after several weeks, the smoke began to clear away and by the first of November, it had all disappeared. Thousands of acres of worthless swamp land throughout Michigan were converted into valuable land by the burning out of the swamps. When I came here there was but one brick building in town. It was the old jail, which stood where Philo Sheldon’s brick house stands. The next brick building that was made here is the block that is now occupied by Loppenthien and Mulholland. There are more buildings now between the Michigan Central Railroad and the river than there were in the whole village in 1856. There was a small camp of Indians in tents north of the bridge on Michigan Avenue, and among them were a number of boys ranging from 8 to 18 years of age. Some of these boys were remarkably expert with the bow and arrow. In the summertime it was not uncommon thing to see a number of them with the bow and arrow shooting at pennies held by a split stick set up on the opposite side of the street in front of Lewis McClelland’s saloon, which stood where Mulholland’s store stands. It was understood that if they should hit the penny it was to be their own. They used to indulge in foot racing and other athletic sports. Their chief delight was to wrestle at the “back hold.” At this particular hold they were hard to down. Our boys soon learned to avoid the back hold with them. The saloon mentioned was a sort of headquarters for the Indians, and the proprietor could speak the Indian language just as well as the Indians themselves. My special object in writing this paper is to give a partial history of the first brass band in Hastings, of which I had the pleasure of being a member. The band was organized in the summer of 1857. Its members consisted of Augustus Atkins, Julius Russell, J.L. Reed, William Banta, John Diamond, Wallace Brown, Wallace Bentley, John W. Buckle, Philo Dunning, Daniel Striker, O.S. Hadley, William Sartwell and Henry Wilder. Mr. Atkins was the teacher, Julius Russell leader. Mr. Atkins was the only one who had ever played a horn before. He wrote and gave out to each member the scale for his instrument, and ordered him to commence operation. As usual, the air was laden with horror for at least a month before any of the members could run the scale, but in course of time The Hastings City Bank, which will have its first of five concerts June 12, can trace its roots back to a brass band that formed before the Civil War. This photo of the Hastings City Band, was taken in the early 1900s (City of Hastings, Michigan 1871-1971). the boys got so they could be called together for united practice. They made commendable progress and at the end of six months could play easy pieces together. About the first appearance in public, I think, was in the spring of 1858, when the band gave a concert in the Presbyterian church. The same is still occupied by that society. The band was stationed in the gallery over the entrance to the audience room. The seats were wooden benches nailed to the floor in rows one behind the other. I was placed in the front row near the banisters, overlooking the audience. In the same row was Mr. Atkins, Julius Russell and Mr. Banta. The others in the next three rows behind us; Mr. Hadley being in the upper row back. The audience room was packed. The time had come to start the concert. Mr. Banta, who was a very tall, good-looking and talented young man, arose to announce the beginning and object of the concert, also the pleasure it afforded him to see to many present at our first concert, and he hoped the band would give them a delightful evening’s entertainment. He also announced the first number on the program would commence immediately. At this point, the band arose. This brought them in plain view of the audience if they had been facing the gallery, but they were seated facing the pulpit. Someone in the audience suggested that they arise to their feet and face the music. Our first number consisted of a little quick step called “Wilsey’s Quick Step.” It had but three short strains of 16 measures each. There was a brief pause before the word was given to play. As we stood up, we could see the vast number of upturned faces, and I suppose in that brief moment, each member of the band got the same impression that I did, for it seemed to me that every member of the audience was looking directly at me, expecting that I would fairly paralyze them with execution on the cornet. The word was finally given to start playing. After proceeding about a dozen measures, something went wrong in the back row, when the music came to an abrupt silence. It was discovered that Mr. Hadley, who played the big bass horn, had started on the wrong number, and it required some argument by the leader to convince him that he was wrong. Meanwhile the audience had lapsed into audible snickering. The band finally made another start. The music of that particular piece ended with onequarter note in the beginning of the last measure. This Mr. Hadley overlooked, and gave a full blast on the rest in the last half of the measure all alone. This brought the house down with convulsive laughter and clapping of hands. This little episode seemed to vaporize the stiffness of the audience and the temporary embarrassment of the band, and the balance of the program went off all right, and the concert was quite a success after all. As to the personal peculiarities of the members of the band, I can say but little. However, will mention briefly one or two. A great number of amusing incidents did occur from time to time in the band, of which I will mention a few: Wallace Brown formed the habit of grunting audibly on the rests in his music while he played the unaccented notes on his horn. This was a habit he never overcame. Mr. Hadley was a very agreeable man to be with, yet he was the object of nearly all the puns, jokes, gags, etc. of all the band, but he never lost his temper and would often turn the joke back onto the other fellow successfully. Dan Striker was a zealous member of the band, who could never take a joke nor give one, but he could out laugh any other man when the joke was on the other fellow. He had one habit that he never could overcome – it was of producing the worst tone on his Bflat bass horn that anyone ever heard, and I think this led him to give up playing in the band. Mr. Banta, who played a cornet, was the soul and life of the band on all occasions. Julius Russell was the personification of dignity, yet always cheerful, pleasant and a moderate laugher. He never got ruffled or piqued, and was always a gentleman under all circumstances. (To be continued) Thornapple Area Soccer Club (TASC) TRYOUTS Monday, June 17, 2013 Boys: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Ages are U-9 - U-14 (High School Boys will have a fall tryout in Nov.) Girls: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Ages are U-9 - U-18 Bring: Soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, and water bottle Registration will take place at the entrance to the TKHS Stadium Get more information at: www.thornappleareasoccerclub.com 77578994 77579016 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AND TO USERS OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS AND THE RIGHT OF REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, intends to issue and sell revenue bonds pursuant to Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000), for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost to acquire, construct, furnish and equip improvements to the City’s existing Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System (the “System”), consisting generally of improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, together with all related appurtenances and attachments. SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE REVENUE BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE from the revenues received by the City from the operations of the System except as provided below in the case of bonds sold to the Michigan Finance Authority in connection with the State of Michigan’s State Revolving Fund program. The revenues will consist of rates and charges billed to the users of the System, a schedule of which is presently on file in the office of the City Clerk. The rates and charges may from time to time be revised to provide sufficient revenues to provide for the expenses of operating and maintaining the System, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and to pay other obligations of the system. BOND DETAILS THE REVENUE BONDS will be payable in annual installments not to exceed twenty (20) in number and will bear interest at the rate or rates to be determined at public or private sale but in no event to exceed such rates as may be permitted by law on the unpaid balance from time to time remaining outstanding on said bonds. ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF PAYMENTS FOR BONDS SOLD TO MICHIGAN FINANCE AUTHORITY IN THE EVENT THAT THE REVENUE BONDS ARE SOLD TO THE MICHIGAN FINANCE AUTHORITY, THE CITY MAY PLEDGE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS MONEY RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY DERIVED FROM IMPOSITION OF TAXES BY THE STATE AND RETURNED OR TO BE RETURNED TO THE CITY AS PROVIDED BY LAW, except for money the use of which is prohibited for such purposes by the State Constitution. The City may enter into an agreement providing for the payment of taxes, which taxes are collected by the State and returned to the City as provided by law, to the Michigan Finance Authority or a trustee, and such funds may be pledged for the payment of the revenue bonds. IN THE EVENT THAT THE REVENUE BONDS ARE SOLD TO THE MICHIGAN FINANCE AUTHORITY, THE CITY MAY PLEDGE ITS LIMITED TAX FULL FAITH AND CREDIT AS SECURITY FOR THE REVENUE BONDS, IN WHICH EVENT DEBT SERVICE ON THE BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE EITHER FROM REVENUES OF THE SYSTEM OR FROM AD VALOREM TAXES THAT MAY BE LEVIED ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY, SUBJECT HOWEVER, TO CONSTITUTIONAL, STATUTORY AND CHARTER TAX RATE LIMITATIONS. RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THE REVENUE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING SUCH A VOTE SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY IS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IF SUCH PETITION IS FILED, THE BONDS MAY NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY VOTING THEREON. THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 33, Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk City of Hastings 77578981 �Page 10 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Minutes of the May 14, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Call to Order -Pledge to the Flag: 7:00 pm by Supervisor Jim Brown at the township hall Roll Call: Brown, A. Mennell, Phillips, Murphy, Partridge, R. Mennell. Wetzel absent Also Present: 3 guests, Public Comment - None Judge McDowell gave an update on the Swift & Sure Sanctions Probation program Consent Agenda: Motion Wetzel, second Brown, to approve the minutes of prior meeting and other consent agenda items and the dept. reports. MOTION CARRIED by roll call vote – 6 ayes, 0 nays Dept Reports: County Comm. Report – Gibson with comments on the millages up in 2014 (Transit, 911 & COA) and COA building usage E-911 & MTA: - still working on new IT in police vehicles, Charlton Park Day May 25 Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Murphy, second by R.Mennell, to accept the report. MOTION CARRIED by roll call vote - 6 ayes 0 nays. Report accepted as presented and placed on file Clerk’s Report: Municipal approval form received from TN Transport, LLC for used car dealership in twp. Supervisor Brown: an unmanned version of the recycle station presented and discussed, Determined no access to property donated by K Woods, no meeting yet as K. Woods still in FL Previous Business County drainage work is in progress for improvements to Hastings Drain #1 New Business: 1. Insurance – change in provider – moved from Par Plan, changes to cover litigation and removal of other irrelevant items 2. Mensche Mfg. – looking into a possible Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Agreement (IFTA) on expansion. Motion made by Brown, seconded by Murphy to support his request for IFTA. 3. Foreclosed property in township – as before township board has no interest in acquiring any of the properties Warrants presented for payment- Motion by Partridge, second by R. Mennell to approve the warrants totaling $18,683.07. MOTION CARRIED by roll call vote – 6 ayes, 0 nays Board member comments: Flags in cemetery and bronze plaque needing reattachment by family, American Legion and Winding Creek camp stopped in for further discussion on real estate tax exemption. MTA quarterly meeting- inviting MTA head officials and other county officials. Still looking into replacement flag poles Repairs for roads in subdivision and special assessments district Public Comments: None Adjourn: Motion by Murphy second by R. Mennell to adjourn. MOTION CARRIED by voice vote, all ayes. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm. Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell – Clerk 77578977 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Mugridge, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, its successors and assigns dated the 12th day of May, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 17th day of May, 2005, in document no: 1146621 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2005-AA6, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,423.09 (seventy-six thousand four hundred twenty-three and 09/100) plus accrued interest at 2.875% (two point eight seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 20th day of June, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Middleville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO WIT: UNIT 9, EAST TOWN HOMES CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1074113, AS AMENDED, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 23, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Commonly known as: 136-1 Irving Road, Unit 9 Parcel Number 08-41-195-009-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77578788 WWR# 10112500 (05-23)(06-13) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated March 30, 2011 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 1, 2011, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 201104010003645 and a mortgage made on August 28, 2009, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on September 4, 2009, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 200909040008964, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, Twenty-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($28,456.63) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 9.5%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CIY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578615 Telephone: 517-886-7176 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd P. Greenwald, a married man joined by Monica Schultz-Greenwald, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161780, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on January 30, 2013 in instrument 2013-001183, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred EightyEight and 79/100 Dollars ($108,188.79). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36, distant 990 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36, 660 feet; thence East parallel with South line of said Section 36, 330 feet, more or less, to the center line of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road, 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36, thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the place of beginning, except the South 240 feet thereof. Also known for tax purposes as: Commencing 990 feet East of the Southwest corner, Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence North 660 feet; thence East 330 feet; thence South 660 feet; thence West 330 feet to point of beginning. Except the South 240 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #417019F01 77578814 (05-30)(06-20) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph E. Price, Gereline Price, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 3, 2005 and recorded October 12, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154351, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 75/100 Dollars ($112,791.75) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, State of Michigan, and described as follows:The East 30 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, except: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2649.60 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 493.28 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2054.82 feet along the West line of the East 30 acres of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 427.28 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds East 594.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 66.0 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005834 77578897 (05-30)(06-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M Goggins and Melissa H Goggins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Funds Direct its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instrument 1102727, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight and 15/100 Dollars ($104,838.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 20, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1225 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings; Also those parts of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek; Also the North 21 feet of Lot 3 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek, all according to the recorded plats thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 23, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #398048F01 77578781 (05-23)(06-13) Vintage motorcycles will roll into Gilmore Car Museum The Gilmore Car Museum’s authentic working 1941 diner makes a perfect backdrop for the Vintage Motorcycle Show. (Photo courtesy of Gilmore Car Museum) With summer weather here, it’s time to get out the motorcycles. That’s exactly what will take place this Sunday, June 9, as thousands of motorcycles, from the rare rides of the past century to the newest models driven by spectators, will rumble into the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners. This Sunday, the Gilmore Car Museum will become a field of motorcycles as the 18th annual Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet takes place. “You'll see some of the best examples of original and restored vintage motorcycle at this event,” explains Gilmore Car Museum Executive Director Michael Spezia. The motorcycle show is considered one of the fastest growing events of its kind in the Midwest, and features vintage motorcycles, scooters, and customs 25 years old and older. Visitors will find a “bike corral” full of vintage bikes for sale, a huge cycle parts swap meet and several new-motorcycle dealers offering demo rides. Guests to this year’s event will experience an expanded museum featuring the all-new Model A Ford Museum, and a motorcycle exhibit gallery that features a motorcycle used by “The Fonz” on the “Happy Days” television series. Rare motorcycles, such as an 1898 Leon-Bollee, to iconic brands, including Vincent, Indian and HarleyDavidson, are also part the museum’s permanent exhibit. The thousands of motorcycles driven by spectators of the event, including new, old and custom rides, will receive the VIP treatment and take up a large portion of the museum grounds in what Spezia describes as “a wonderful bike show itself.” “The museum hosts more than a dozen car shows each year,” he continues, “and for this one, we completely shift gears to all motorcycles.” A free pre-show vintage motorcycle ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, and is open to all bikes 25 years old or older. Using the often heard slogan, “Ride ‘em, don’t hide ‘em,” the Gilmore Car Museum and the BMW Motorcycle Club of Battle Creek, the show’s host, are hoping to encourage more classic iron out for the weekend. Whether exhibiting, riding or admiring one of the thousands of motorcycles, the 18th annual Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet at the Gilmore Car Museum is the place to be. Admission to the Motorcycle Show is $10 per person and includes all museum exhibits at no extra charge; those under 11 are free. Next on the calendar at Gilmore Car Museum are the All Air-Cooled Car Show, Saturday, June 15, and the Model T Ford Driving School Sunday, June 16. Learn more about the museum and its events at www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org or call 269-671-5089 for more information. This 1930 Cleveland motorcycle and others are shown in front of the museums 1930s service station during a past vintage cycle show. (Photo courtesy of Gilmore Car Museum) NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION Notice Is Hereby Given to you as a person liable for an assessment that the Board of Determination, composed of Charlie Boulter, Robert Houtman, Brad Carpenter or alternate: Craig Stolsonburg, will meet on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 6:30 P.M., at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058, to hear all interested persons and evidence and to determine whether the drain in Drainage District No.1, known as the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1, as prayed for in the Petition to clean out, relocate, widen, deepen, straighten, tile, extend, or relocate along a highway, dated April 9, 2013, is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare of Hastings Charter Township in accordance with Sections 72 and 191 of Act No. 40, P.A. 1956, as amended, and for the protection of the public health of the following cities, villages and townships: Hastings Charter Township. Proceedings conducted at this public hearing will be subject to the provision of the Michigan Open Meetings Act and you are further notified that information regarding this meeting may be obtained from the County Drain Commissioner. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the County Drain Commissioner at the number noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Minutes of the meeting will be on file in the following offices: You Are Further Notified, that persons aggrieved by the decisions of the Board of Determination may seek judicial review in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry within ten (10) days of the determination. Russ Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 77578919 (269) 945-1385 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHERYL A. SPENCER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN and IONA M. WALLACE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on June 30, 2005, in Document No. 1148800, and rerecorded on May 20, 2013 in and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($171,363.57), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 27, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 5, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST SECTION LINE 925.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE 671.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST LINE OF COTTAGE DRIVE AS PLATTED 400.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 669.27 FEET TO THE EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST ON SAID EAST SECTION LINE 400.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005087 FHA (0577578911 30)(06-20) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated September 15, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife, to Union Bank and recorded on September 15, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20070926-0002437, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty-Five and 74/100 Dollars ($37,955.74) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578609 Telephone: 517-886-7176 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1, 2013. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purpose of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable William M. Doherty Barry County Trial Court, Family Division 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 77579007 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate/Trust of Jeanette A. Schmidt; Date of Birth: June 11, 1920. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Settlor, Jeanette A. Schmidt (Decedent), whose date of birth was June 11, 1920, and who lived at 1106 Carolina Avenue, St. Cloud, Florida 34769, died April 30, 2013. At the time of Decedent’s death Jeanette A. Schmidt was the only person serving as Trustee of the Jeanette A. Schmidt Family Trust dated July 13, 2011 (Trust). Jean M. Gemrich, whose address is 2347 W. Dowling Road, Delton, Michigan 49046 and Valli Thayer McDougle, whose address is 8057 East 24th Drive, Denver, Colorado 80238 are the Successor Co-Trustees and currently the persons serving as Co-Trustees of the Trust and as the result of the decedent’s death. Alfred J. Gemrich, of GEMRICH LAW PLC, of 2347 West Dowling Road, Delton, Michigan 49046, is the attorney for the Trust. Creditors of the Decedent and/or the Trust are notified that all claims against the Decedent and/or Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Jean M. Gemrich and Valli Thayer McDougle, CoTrustees of the Jeanette A. Schmidt Family Trust dated July 13, 2011, c/o Alfred J. Gemrich, GEMRICH LAW PLC 2347 West Dowling Road, Delton, Michigan 49046, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: May 31, 2013 Alfred J. Gemrich (P13913) Attorney at Law GEMRICH LAW PLC 2347 W. Dowling Road Delton, Michigan 49046 Jean M. Gemrich, Co-Trustee and Valli Thayer McDougle, Co-Trustee c/o Alfred J. Gemrich GEMRICH LAW PLC 2347 W. Dowling Road 77579005 Delton, Michigan 49046 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by BENJAMIN WARD, A MARRIED MAN, AND BOBBIE J WARD, AND HIS WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for America`s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2005, and recorded on September 27, 2005, as Document Number: 1153439, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 200566 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated April 01, 2013 and recorded April 08, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-004876, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight and 15/100 ($137,258.15) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 RODS; THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 2112 BASELINE RD If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 16, 2013 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-66, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-66 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 13MI00673-1 (0577578666 16)(06-06) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26390 DE Estate of NANCY LYNN PERRY, Deceased. Date of birth: 11/16/1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, NANCY LYNN PERRY, died 04/11/2011. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Betty Jacobs, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/30/2013 Cindy L. Thomas P62502 395 South Shore Drive, Suite 204 Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 964-5080 Betty Jacobs 19 Cornwell Battle Creek, MI 49014 77578979 (269) 962-7314 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13- DE Estate of RALPH OLIVER ELLIOTT II. Date of Birth: May 1, 1952. TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, RALPH OLIVER ELLIOTT II, died October 25, 2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to LINDA ELLIOTT, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 LINDA ELLIOTT 9840 BANFIELD ROAD DOWLING, MI 49050 77578975 (269) 721-8944 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five and 38/100 Dollars ($186,895.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F01 77578906 (05-30)(06-20) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight and 79/100 Dollars ($135,948.79) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel A (3.33 Acres)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1309.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the West line of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 220.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 660.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 220.00 feet along the South line of the North 660.00 feet of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 to the West line of said East 1/2 Northwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 660.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel C (4.1 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 430.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 601.72 feet to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 55 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds East 411.46 feet along said traverse line to the South line of the North 660.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 939.69 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 230.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 77578892 (05-30)(06-20) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Billy J. Smith and Lisa K. Smith, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2001 and recorded January 2, 2002 in Instrument Number 1072232, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 10/100 Dollars ($43,293.10) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 46 and 47 of William C. Shultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002648 77578983 (06-06)(06-27) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 13026385-NC In the matter of PARKER ANTHONY BENEDICT. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 6/19/2013 at 2:30 p.m. at BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT-FAMILY DIVISION before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME: FROM: PARKER ANTHONY BENEDICT TO PARKER ANTHONY HEATH. Date: 05/17/2013 ERIKA HEATH 235 W. NELSON STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Sam Colley aka Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 9, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument # 1161052 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., by assignment dated August 7, 2012 and recorded August 8, 2012 in Instrument # 2012003028 and by assignment dated January 12, 2009 and recorded January 22, 2009 in Instrument # 20090122-0000595on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Fifty Cents ($112,716.50) including interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 13, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 feet; thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 feet; thence North 59 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East, 112.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East, 100.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193.42 feet from the place of beginning); thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Westerly line of a 10.0 foot driveway, 161.40 feet; thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 feet with a chord bearing and distance of South 25 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 feet); thence South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 feet; thence North 25 degrees 22 minutes West 130.0 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a non-exclusive easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows: Commencing at the center one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence East along the East and West one-quarter line of said Section 683.95 feet for the place of beginning of the centerline of a 10.0 foot driveway; thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of 32.95 feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 feet to the point of Intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 minutes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet to the travelled centerline of a County Highway and the point of ending. Together with a non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East one-quarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, 76.60 feet to a 16.0 foot right of way; thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 feet; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 feet as a point of beginning; thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes West, 62.67 feet; thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West, 198.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 28 minutes East, 83.83 feet; thence North 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the travelled center line of Keller Road; thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on said Southwesterly line of said road, 16.09 feet; thence South 29 degrees 23 West, 86.60 feet; thence South 09 degrees 28 minutes West, 74.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 56 minutes East, 196.0 feet; thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East, 93.16 feet; thence diagonally back to point of beginning. Also a 25 foot non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East onequarter post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West 16 feet to the Westerly line of said right of way; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly line to the Southerly line of property as described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; said point being the point of beginning; thence South 35 degrees 17 minutes West along the Southerly line of said property (being Southerly line of a 25 foot wide right of way) to Lime Lake and point of beginning. Commonly known as 10485 Keller Rd, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 5/16/2013 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-81001 (0577578661 16)(06-06) �Page 12 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Helicopter aids in locating body of missing Nashville man Michigan State Police recovered the body of Terry Lee Foster, 54, Nashville, at about 10:15 a.m. Monday. A state police helicopter pilot spotted the body in the lake. Foster had been reported missing from his boat on Thornapple Lake Thursday, May 30. Witnesses reported a boat going in circles on the lake early Thursday morning. Only a dog occupied the boat, which belonged to Foster. Dive teams and rescue units searched the lake, but dark, murky and weedy conditions hampered the search Thursday. Lakewood and Maple Valley send best to Honor Roll Meet Lakewood’s and Maple Valley’s state qualifiers took part in one last meet before today’s Division 2 State Finals at Forest Hills Eastern High School. Maple Valley senior Keegan Yost placed third in the discus and sixth in the shot put at the 2013 Greater Lansing Honor Roll Meet of Champions Wednesday in Holt. Yost was one of four Maple Valley athletes who earned a spot in the annual meet. Yost threw the discus 148 feet 2 inches Wednesday, finishing behind Olivet’s Quintan Harris (156-7.5) and Fowlerville’s Adam Coon (156-3.5). Yost was sixth in the shot put with a mark of 49-3.5. Coon took the shot put at 56-4. The Lion boys’ team also had pole vaulter Robbie Welch competing in the meet. He was sixth in his event, clearing the bar at 12-0. Eaton Rapids’ Alex Fast took the pole vault title, clearing 14-0. Jessica Rushford matched Yost’s third place finish, in the girls’ 1600-meter run for the Lions. She finished the race in 5 minutes 18.95 seconds, finishing just over half a second behind runner-up Aracelli Leon from Ionia. Meg Darmofal, a sophomore from Mason, set a new meet record in the race by finishing in 4:55.15. Maple Valley’s Hanna Kyle placed seventh in the 100-meter hurdles, hitting the finish line in 16.64 seconds. Okemos’ Ashlynn Schiro won that race in 15.00, and later set a meet record in the 300-meter low hurdles with her time of 43.97. Senior Ellie Reynolds had the top finish for the Vikings, placing fourth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.21 seconds. Her frreshman teammate, Samantha Morrison, added an eighth-place time of 16.67 in the race. Reynolds also finished sixth in the 300meter low hurdles in 47.76. Reynolds was busy, taking part in four events. She teamed with Madison McLean, Betsy Reynolds and Mycah Ridder to place seventh in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1 minute 49.00 seconds. Ellie, McLean, Morrison and Ridder were eighth in the 400meter relay in 51.49. Ridder was the only other Viking in an individual event, placing sixth in the 100meter dash in 13.25. Waverly sprinter Chante’ Roberts matched Schiro’s two victories, winning the 400-meter dash in 57.93 and the 200 in 25.36. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale National Ads Help Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 Call for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Hastings family escapes carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning sent five members of a Hastings family to the Pennock Hospital early Sunday, where they were treated and later released. All five of the family members who were home at the time were able to exit the home on Madison Avenue before calling 911 shortly after midnight. One family member was not at home at the time. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said the house tested positive for carbon monoxide, and while the cause was not determined at the time, it is now believed that a furnace, which had been turned on that evening due to the unseasonably cool weather, was the source of the poison. The home did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way and a member of the Freeport Fire Department, said the incident serves as a reminder for all homeowners to make sure they have functional carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. “Remember, smoke alarms and CO [carbon monoxide] detectors are just like a kitchen appliance and usually don’t work well after 10 years or so,” she said, “CO emergencies are some of the scariest calls we run at the fire department because without a detector, families do not even know they are being overcome by gas.” Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. It is found combustion fumes, such as those produced by automobiles, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal or wood, gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned by breathing the gas. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss of consciousness and death. “Unless suspected, CO poisoning can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other illnesses,” said Forbes. “People who are sleeping or intoxicated can die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms. Red blood cells pick up CO quicker than they pick up oxygen. If there is a lot of CO in the air, the body may replace oxygen in the blood with CO. This blocks oxygen from getting into the body, which can damage tissues and result in death.” POLICE BEAT Chainsaws missing from barn A 47-year-old Bellevue man reported theft of two chainsaws from his property. The man told police a car was parked in his driveway when he returned home shortly before 5 p.m. May 24. He talked to a passenger in the car then went inside momentarily, according to a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy report. When he went back outside, the car was gone, and he then noticed the two chainsaws missing from his pole barn. One chainsaw is a Husky brand and another is a Stihl, worth an estimated $525 for both. Teen reports reckless driver A Hastings father and teenage son witnessed a car being driven recklessly on Banfield Road May 18 around 4 p.m. The 16-year-old told police he believed a driver swerved and tried to hit him with his vehicle. Police are investigating the incident, but at this time, no citations or arrests have been made. Woman fears someone trying to break into home A 68-year-old Hastings woman called police shortly after midnight May 26, saying she thought someone was trying to break into her Irving Road home. Sheriff’s deputies did not find anyone in or around the home. They also did not find any evidence of someone breaking into the home. Alcohol missing after break-in A 48-year-old Middleville man reported a break-in to his home around 6:42 p.m. May 15. Police said entry was believed to have been made through the kitchen window in the back of the home. Two bottles of alcohol were taken from the home. Police are continuing their investigation. Plainwell dog-lover meets aggressive animal A 23-year-old Plainwell woman reported a dog attack on Graham Road in Plainwell. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Prairieville Township officers with the investigation May 29 around 8:37 p.m. The woman saw a Chihuahua running on Graham Road, stopped her vehicle and picked up the dog to prevent it from being hit by a car, she told police. She then tried to locate the dog’s owner. When she believed she had found the right home, she tried to return the dog when a larger dog came out of the door and began chasing her. She reportedly fell several times while trying to get away from the larger dog and was bit on her left hip pants pocket. She did not require medical attention. Delton man ‘blacks out’ after accident A 28-year-old Delton man reportedly left his vehicle at the scene of an accident May 25 near East Cloverdale Road and Walters Road. When Barry County sheriff’s deputies arrived, two trucks were trying to pull the car out of the ditch, and no one was in the vehicle. Police tracked down the owner of the vehicle. He told them he met a girl at a bar and she was driving him home in his vehicle because he was intoxicated. He told police she swerved to miss a deer and crashed in the ditch. He told police he “blacked out” after the accident and when he came to, the girl was gone and the car wouldn’t start. He said he walked home and was not aware of anyone trying to get his vehicle out of the ditch. The man refused medical treatment even though he told police he blacked out twice after the accident. Police called a wrecker to remove the vehicle. Barry County prosecutor’s office for review. Hastings Police stopped a vehicle for defective equipment May 31 at approximately 4:12 a.m. During the traffic stop, the driver, a 29-year-old Hastings woman, was arrested for driving while her license was suspended, second or subsequent offense. She was booked into the Barry County Jail. called to investigate a one-car property damage accident near Cedar Creek and Cloverdale roads in Hope Township. Police found one vehicle crashed off the road, but no driver or passengers were at the scene. They said it appears the vehicle was southbound on Cedar Creek Road, crossed the center line, ran off the road to the left, reentered the road and then overturned. Police found the vehicle owner who identified the driver. Two passengers also were in the vehicle at the time of the crash and uninjured. Police did not locate the driver. Vehicle with no plate lands man in jail A 25-year-old Bellevue man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while his driver’s license is suspended. A Barry County sheriff’s deputy said he noticed a vehicle with no visible registration plate on Love Road near South Wing Road. The officer stopped the vehicle. The driver said he recently bought the car and was transporting it to a friend’s house. The driver told police his license has been suspended. He was taken to the Barry County Jail. Driver flees scene Defective equipment of accident effective in arrest Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were Pierce Cedar Creek signs damaged The manger of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute called Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies May 25 to report damage to signs at the main entrance off West Cloverdale Road. A large sign is located on the east side of the Cloverdale Road entrance. Police said it appears to have been struck with some type of blunt object, breaking the sign away form the post. Another sign was damaged at the residential building at 1025 W. Cloverdale Road. Two solar lights illuminate the sign, and the lights were broken off the sign. The sign also appears to have been hit with a blunt instrument, causing it to bend and break. The estimated damage is $430 to replace the signs. Meth lab components brought in A woman went to the Barry County Sheriff’s department with what she believed were components for a methamphetamine lab. The 30-year-old Nashville woman said she did not know what was going on, but believed the items left at her home were for a meth lab. She told police she returned home to find the items. State police were called to assist with the investigation. Reported race leads to crash and tickets Items from stolen A 24-year-old Hastings man was cited for reckless driving and having no proof of wallet found insurance after an accident on Nashville Highway south of River Road. Barry County on highway Sheriff’s deputies said two vehicles were reportedly racing on Nashville Highway south of River Road. Witnesses told police it appeared the drivers were racing and driving recklessly. One vehicle lost control and went down a ditch, ending up on the passenger side. Two teenage passengers were taken to Pennock Hospital for non-life threatening injuries from the crash. Driver flees police; wrecks vehicle Hastings Police responded to a reported fight at the Admiral Gas Station May 31 around 12:23 a.m.. When officers pulled into the parking lot, a vehicle fled the scene and was pursued by a Hastings Police Department patrol car using its emergency lights and siren. The pursuit went west on West State Road and left the city limits and ended when the fleeing vehicle lost control and rolled over. The driver, a 20-year-old Hastings man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The report will be sent to the A 32-year-old Lake Odessa woman reported theft of items from her vehicle. The woman told sheriff’s deputies May 23 the vehicle was parked in her driveway, and her purse was in the vehicle. Contents from the purse were dumped out on the seat, and she told officers her wallet was missing. She told police she thought the vehicle was locked. A state police trooper reported finding items from the missing wallet on M –66 Highway north of Eaton Highway in Ionia County May 27. Mailbox damaged, trash bin taken A Middleville woman reported her mailbox and newspaper boxes on Robertson Road had been struck when a driver apparently went off the road and hit them. She said a brown roll-away “Jim’s” rolling trash receptacle at the end of the driveway, was also missing. She told police that several other mailboxes down the road were damaged, as well. The incident was reported around 9:25 a.m.. June 1. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 13 Hastings alumni tradition continues In the absence due to family health concerns of Distinguished Alumnus Award winner Thomas Havens from the class of 1963, Gene Norton describes for Saturday’s audience how Havens’ name will be placed on the award’s plaque. Members of the class of 1943 are the honorees at Saturday’s Hastings Alumni Association banquet. Posing for their latest class photo are (front row, from left), Marge (Norton) Barcroft, Ortha (Hawblitz) Bishop, Liz (Doster) Nevins, Sybil (Woodmansee) Thomas, Elsa (Pease) Taylor, (middle row) Millie (Taggart) Hall, Bob Gaskill, Karl Pufpaff, Earl Lewis, Elizabeth French, Gordon Ironside, Bill Kelly, (back) Howard Babcock, Don Drake, Kenneth Lane, Mary Kelly and Winnie (Lancaster) Keller Foote. Terry Dennison (left) and classmates of ‘55, including Dave Reynolds (right) enjoy Saturday’s alumni banquet activities in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Story and photos by Seth Graves The recent discovery of a photograph of the 1940 Saxon football team is celebrated during Saturday’s alumni association banquet. Members of that team, Mace Thomas (left) and Bill Lord are on hand to provide a personal touch. Liz Nevins quips that it is nice to be at Saturday’s banquet as a member of the class of 1943, then adds how “nice it is just to be here.” The Hastings Alumni Association hosted the 126th class reunion in the Hastings High School cafeteria Saturday during which the classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968 and 1973 were honored. The class of 2013 also was honored with the newest Saxon alumni, Kelsi Harden, receiving an award during the event. The Distinguished Alumnus Award was given to Thomas L. Havens, a 1963 graduate. Havens, however, was unable to attend and to accept the award due to family health issues. Among the many historical items on display at the event was a photograph of the 1940 Hastings High School football team. Two members of that football team, Mace Thomas and Bill Lord, were at Saturday’s alumni event. The photograph, which belongs to Liz Doster Nevins, was found as part of an J-Ad Graphics publisher Fred Jacobs speaks on behalf of the 1968 class, one of seven classes honored at Saturday’s annual alumni association banquet. Hooten places fourth to get spot in regional tournament Hastings’ top golfer made it though the district, but Thornapple Kellogg’s was one shot shy of earning a spot in yesterday’s (June 5) Division 2 Regional Tournament at Diamond Springs. The Saxons’ Danny Hooten earned a spot in the regional tournament by firing an 80 Thursday at the Division 2 District Tournament at Quail Ridge Golf Course. That put him in fourth place overall and second among the six individual regional qualifiers. The top six teams Thursday and top six individuals not on those teams earned a spot in the regional tournament. Thornapple Kellogg’s Justin Bergstrom was just one stroke behind the final individual regional qualifier. He shot a 93 to lead the Trojan team. He was 30th individually in the 13-team field. South Christian won the district championship, with a score of 330. Rounding out the top six were East Grand Rapids with a 336, Grand Rapids Christian 336, Byron Center 344, Holland Christian 355 and Zeeland East 359. Zeeland East was sixth with a 359, followed by Hamilton 361, Hastings 367, Unity Christian 375, Wayland 381, Holland 382, Zeeland West 382 and Thornapple Kellogg 435. The Saxons’ Logan Barrett was right behind Bergstrom with a 94, while his Hastings’ team also got a 96 from Tom Peurach and 97s from Alec Ridderboss and Chris Feldpausch. Behind Bergstrom for the Trojans, Andrew Guriel shot a 105, Luke Poholski 114 and Mason Lettinga 123. Nick Carlson was the day’s individual champion with a 72. He earned a spot in regional round of the state tournament along with Holland’s Jacob Bosman (85) and Sam Kreps (86), Wayland’s Lucas Vanderbosch (89) and Zeeland West’s Jake Dankowski (92). South Christian’s Nick VanderHorst was second with a 76, and his teammate Kade Hoeksema was third with a 78. The Sailors also got an 85 from Josh Riemersma and a 91 from Johnny Kendall. Ben VanScoyk, Sam Kuiper and Tom Voskuil tied for seventh individually, each shooting an 81 for Grand Rapids Christian. Members of the Class of 1943 delight in a story told by classmate Liz Nevins during Saturday’s banquet. ongoing project of the Alumni History Preservation Committee where archived photographs are sorted through for their historical relevance. Saturday’s event hosted speakers from all of the honored classes, each one describing to the nearly 250 members attending one of the nation’s oldest alumni association banquet, what their lives were like during their years at Hastings High. The banquet meal was prepared by Matt Moore, Hastings High School Food Services director and the HSS Food Services staff. Shipley and DK in top four at district by Brett Bremer Sports Editor On one of the long par fives at The Highlands Wednesday Sarah Shipley did something she’s not necessarily used to. She hit her tee shot, then one shot with her 3-wood from the fairway, then another. That second shot with the 3-wood flew over the green. She chipped back on and then knocked down a putt for par. Long holes like that were where the boys were supposed to have an advantage over the Panther freshman at the Division 3 District Tournament. Shipley finished fourth individually, leading the Delton Kellogg varsity golf team to a fourth-place finish, with her score of 81. She was one of only three freshmen even playing in the district tournament. She tied Portland freshman Rhet Schrauben, who also shot an 81. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams earned a spot in today’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at The Medalist in Olivet. West Catholic took the day’s championship with a score of 320. Portland was second with a 347, followed by Calvin Christian 355, Delton Kellogg 363, NorthPointe Christian 364 and Pennfield 366 in the top six. West Catholic’s Sam Weatherhead, the 2012 Division 3 state champion, fired a 72 to lead the Falcons, and his team also got a 79 from Adam Rooney, an 84 from Kennedy Ryan and 85s from Anthony Marzolf and Tom Quain. Weatherhead, Rooney, and Parchment’s Austin Cox (77) were the only players to fin- ish better than Shipley. “She had a great day. She has a great day every day. She hits it so straight and doesn’t get in trouble,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Enyart. “There was a lot of unmowed grass. If you got off center it was hard to even find your ball.” Shipley was also hitting the ball long, as evidenced by firing her third shot over on the par-5. Shipley said it has helped her confidence playing with the boys. “On the weekends with my dad and my sister I hit from the guys tees anyway,” Shipley said. “This summer, I’m going to have to work out to get stronger, because I need to so I can hit it further.” She joined teammate Zack Simon in earning All-KVA honors this spring. “I’ve never seen a girl make All-KVA, let alone a freshman girl,” Enyart said. “It’s hard just for a male freshman golfer to make AllKVA.” Shipley is happy that the whole team is headed to regionals. Simon was 13th individually Wednesday, firing an 86. He and teammate Conner Worm both started out slow, but picked up their play to help the team finish in the top six. Worm ended the day with a 92. Delton Kellogg also got a 104 from Anthony Houtrow. Allendale was seventh in the team standings with a 369, followed by Maple Valley 370, Olivet 386, Parchment 389, Hopkins 407, Saranac 409 and Kelloggsville 459. Maple Valley’s Ryan Mudge and Rage Sheldon both qualified for regionals as well. Mudge was 13th individually on the day with an 86 and Sheldon 19th with a 90 to lead the Lions. That 86 was Mudge’s lowest 18hole round of the season. Maple Valley also got a 94 from Hunter Hilton and a 100 from Jordan Denton. Hilton was just one shot back of Allendale’s Thorn Kuklewski, who fired a 93 to earn the last of the six individual regional qualifying spots. The other individual qualifiers included Cox, Olivet’s Keagan Carpenter who shot an 81 and Allendale’s Ian Phifer who shot an 86. Still time to sign up for Valley Rally 5K The Valley Rally 5K Run/Walk will again be a part of the Valley Rally Car Show, Saturday June 15 in Nashville. Pre-registration for the race can be sent to Maple Valley High School to the attention or Brian Lincoln or Mindy Schriver. Registration can also be done online at www.runningfoundation.com. Find June 15 on the website, and click on the Valley Rally 5K link. The cost to participate is $25. Checks can be made payable to Maple Valley Football. The event is a fundraiser for the Maple Valley varsity and junior varsity football programs. The race is set to begin at 8 a.m. in downtown Nashville. Winners in each age division will be awarded medals. �Page 14 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Vikes fall to Wayland in district final The Vikings held the Wildcats at bay for a while. Lakewood and pitcher Brooke Wieland shut out Wayland for three innings, but the Wildcat varsity softball team finally broke through thanks in part to a walk and a couple of Viking errors in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Wildcats scored three runs in the inning, then went on to a 7-1 win over Lakewood in the Division 2 District Final at Wayland Union High School Saturday. Wieland was hit with the loss, but only allowed two earned runs. She struck out four and walked two, while giving up seven hits. Wayland had runners on in every inning. A 5-4-2 double play helped the Vikings get out of a first-inning jam. Lakewood answered Wayland’s first scoring outburst by scoring its lone run in the top of the fifth inning. Khila Hamilton doubled, moved to third on a passed ball and came home on a ground ball off the bat of Paige Beard. Hamilton’s double was the lone hit for the Vikings off of Wayland pitcher Mallory Teunissen. Teunissen struck out 11 and walked just one. She didn’t allow another runner on base after the Vikings’ scored their run. The Wildcats then tacked on two runs in the bottom of the fifth and two in the bottom of the sixth. Marissa James had two RBI and Nina DiCesare and Sam Merren had one each for Wayland. Britt McLain was the only Wildcat with two hits, a pair of singles. The Vikings end the year with an 18-10 record. Lakewood didn’t have any trouble getting its offense going in the district semifinals, against Kelloggsville. Lakewood scored a 13-0 victory over the Rockets. The Vikings scored four runs in the bot- tom of the first inning, then added four in the third and finished off the Rockets with five runs in the top of the fourth. Lakewood had 11 hits. Wieland, Konnor Geiger, Hamilton and Beard had two hits each to pace the Viking attack. Beard had three RBI and scored two runs. The only extra base hits were a double for Taylor Vantland and a triple by Geiger. Whitney Steward had a single and two RBI. Wieland, Geiger, Liz Campeau, Vantland and Hamilton had one RBI each. Wieland tossed a five-inning no-hitter in earning the win. She struck out 13 and walked three. Kelloggsville’s Trystyn Edsall took the loss, striking out five and walking one. Only 2 of the 13 runs off of her were earned. Wayland reached the district final by scoring a 6-0 win over South Christian in the second semifinal of the day. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings were up 5-3 and ready to shut the door on the Sailors when Steve Springvloed stepped onto the mound for South Christian’s varsity baseball team in the bottom of the fifth inning. He shut out Lakewood for the next six innings, allowing just two hits in a 6-5 teninning victory in the Division 2 District Final at Wayland Union High School Saturday. South Christian added single runs in the top of the fifth and sixth innings to pull within one, then got the game-tying run on a wild pitch in the top of the seventh inning. The winning run scored for the Sailors on a passed ball in the top of the tenth. Lakewood didn’t score again after pushing across three runs in the bottom of the third and two in the bottom of the fourth against South Christian starter Curt Post to go up 5-2. Alex Caudy and Zach Kilbourn at the top of the Viking line-up had two hits and scored two runs each. One of Kilbourn’s hits was a double, which just missed clearing the right center field fence. Alex Potter and Jack Tromp had two RBI each for the Vikings. Tromp had a pair of singles, and Potter one. A single by Connor Hansbarger was the only other Viking hit. Only two of those eight hits were off Springvloed. The rest were off the starter Post, who allowed two earned runs on six hits and four walks in four innings on the mound. He struck out seven. Post struck out nine and walked two in six innings. “(Springvloed) shut us right down,” Carpenter said. “He struck out six kids in a row. We didn’t have an answer for him other than I brought (Alex) Caudy in and he matched him for a few innings.” Caudy took the loss on the mound for the Vikings, allowing one run in three innings. He walked two, gave up three hits and struck out three. Austin Bronson started for Lakewood and in seven innings he allowed two earned runs on five hits and seven walks. He struck out nine. “We stepped up when things got tough and made plays,” Carpenter said. Connor Hansbarger made a great diving catch early in the contest in right field to end a Sailor threat. Carpenter said for the most part his pitchers threw strikes. “It was a good day. Our kids absolutely came to play,” said Carpenter, who’s team ends the year with a 12-13 overall record. All eight Sailor hits in the game were singles. Kevin Doornbos was the only guy with two. He had one RBI. Cody Boomsma and Kyle Boes also drove in runs for the Sailors. Zach Brinkert scored twice. Lakewood reached the district final by scoring a 20-3 win over Kelloggsville in the semifinals Saturday morning. Lakewood scored five runs in the top of the third and five more in the top of the fourth to get started, and eventually finished off the Rockets with an eight-run outburst in the top of the seventh. Luke Richmond was 3-6 to lead the Viking attack, with two RBI and three runs scored. Caudy and Kilbourn had two hits each. The Vikings had 12 hits total. Caudy had three RBI and Kilbourn four. McKay Markwart also drove in three runs and scored twice. Hansbarger had two RBI and Keagan Moore and Jack Tromp had one RBI apiece. Moore got the win. He struck out six and walked one in five innings, while giving up five hits and three runs. Brian Young pitched two innings of scoreless, hitless relief for the Vikings, striking out one and walking none. South Christian topped Wayland 8-1 in its semifinal contest. Fennville tops Lion softball in first tournament contest Fennville ended the Maple Valley varsity softball season Wednesday, topping the host Lions 7-0 in their Pre-District contest. The Blackhawks scored all the runs they would need in the top of the first, taking a 20 lead. They went on to add two runs in the third, one in the fourth and two more in the top of the seventh. Taylor Medina took the loss in the circle for Maple Valley, walking nine and allowing five hits. She struck out four. Only two of the seven runs against her were earned. Mazalenna Rhodes had the only two hits for the Lions. Medina drew her team’s only walk. The Lions end the year with a record of 322. They were 1-17 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Fennville fell to eventual district champion Saranac 3-2 in the district semifinals Saturday morning in Nashville, then topped Delton Kellogg 1-0 in the district championship game. Delton Kellogg reached the final with a 10-3 win over Hopkins in the first semifinal of the day Saturday in Nashville. Saranac tops DK South baseball tops Lakewood in 10 1-0 in district final Lakewood boys place fifth at district, earn spot in regional Playing a tournament at The Emerald in St. Johns a few weeks ago certainly was to the benefit of the Vikings. Lakewood earned a spot in today’s (June 6) Division 2 Regional Tournament at Gull Lakeview West Golf Course by placing fifth at last Wednesday’s district tournament at The Emerald. “I’m very happy with our team effort today,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “We talked about going out and playing ‘within yourself’ and ‘your swing.’ Our kids knew what a tough course this was, having battled it and the weather about three weeks ago. We shot over 30 team strokes better and posted our lowest team total for 18 for the year.” The Vikings shot a 362, after scoring a 395 in their previous tournament on the course. East Lansing took the day’s district championship with a score of 310. DeWitt was second with a 327, followed by St. Johns 335, Haslett 340, Lakewood 362 and Fowlerville 372 in the top six. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams qualified for the regional round of the state tournament. Blake Yaeger led the Vikings with an 83, which was good for ninth overall. “He struck the ball real well and had a solid short game,” Kutch said. The Vikings also got a 91 from Wade Piercefield, a 93 from Ryan Feasal and 95s from Blake Haskins and Alec Willison. “Willison, Feasal and Piercefield all shot several strokes better than their average today as well,” said Kutch. “We’ve talked all year about good course management and avoiding trouble holes. We emphasized the need to play the long par 3’s with confidence and good decisions. Again, they responded, especially on the 207-yard, par-3, hole number 4. They put a nice round together on a difficult course.” DeWitt’s Owen Beyer put together a great round. He was the day’s medalist with a 75. East Lansing took the top spot with four guys under 80. Joe Croom and Matt Rogerson each shot 76 for the Trojans, while Connor Danigelis and Chad McFee added 79s. Belding was seventh in the team standings, with a score of 380. Charlotte was eighth at 390, followed by Ionia 393, Lansing Waverly NTS and Lansing Eastern NTS. Ionia and Belding each had two individual regional qualifiers. The Bulldogs got an 86 from Will Talbot and a 91 from Andrew Snarski. Belding had Ryan Hill qualify for regionals with a 92 and Grant Hansen with a 93. The other two regional qualifiers from the district were Charlotte’s Cal Moultine (88) and Waverly’s Jayson Howell (93). Delton Kellogg third baseman Libby Parker fields a bouncing ball during Saturday’s Division 3 District Final against Saranac at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Head coach Kelly Yoder said her team saved its best game for last. Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team reached the Division 3 District Final at Maple Valley High School Saturday, but fell 1-0 to Saranac. The Redskins scored their lone run in the bottom of the fifth, as a two-out bloop single by Haley Lake brought home a runner from third. The Redskins had just five hits off of Delton Kellogg pitcher Lacey Miller in the contest. She struck out four. “She was throwing a lot of strikes and throwing hard,” Yoder said of Miller. “She was placing the ball and throwing strikes. We really played some good defense. Even their double was just a little to the left of my center fielder. It wasn’t a hard hit. It was just in the right spot.” Yoder said there were fine defensive plays on both sides. The hitters at the top of Saranac’s line-up liked to bunt and slap at the ball. Yoder’s defense was ready. She said Lacey Miller pitches for Delton Kellogg during Saturday’s Division 3 District Final against Saranac at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 50 Cards $2550 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings • 269.945.9105 • OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 Panther shortstop Brooke Martin snags a pop-up just shy of the outfield grass during Saturday’s district final in Nashville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) third baseman Libby Parker made a nice play to thwart one Saranac rally. Parker fielded a bunt with a runner on third, checked third then faked a throw to first and was able to turn back around and pick-off the Redskin baserunner at third base. First baseman Kaysie Hook also made a fine play to catch a Saranac bunt for an out. Delton managed just two hits off of Saranac pitcher Josie Manion. Brooke Martin doubled in the top of the second, but was stranded there. “We really played well the whole day,” Yoder said. “We just couldn’t get that one hit we needed.” Delton started the day by scoring a 10-3 win over Hopkins in the district semifinals. Carlee Keim had the big blast, a three-run home run, and added a single for the Panthers. Martin had three hits, including a pair of doubles. Julie Jozwick had a double, and Kaysie Hook and Brookelynn O’Meara added singles. Saranac topped Fennville 3-2 in its district semifinal contest. Martin was named to the all-district team, as was Keim. They were also honored in the KVA this season, with Martin earning AllKVA and Keim honorable mention All-KVA. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 15 Lions win first district championship since 2001 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Trust has been one of the big keys to the success for this Lions’ team, which won its program’s first district championship since 2001 Saturday. Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter said each of his guys knows that they and their teammates are all capable of getting done what needs to be done. Kyle Brumm needed to give the Lions a solid start in Saturday’s Division 3 District Semifinal against Saranac in Nashville. He did just that, allowing just two earned runs on four hits through six innings. When Brumm walked two to start the top of the seventh inning with his team up two, the Lions put their trust in Andrew Brighton, who stepped on the mound and promptly recorded the final three outs in the Lions 4-3 win over the Redskins. There wasn’t as much pressure on pitcher Austin Gonser in the district final, as the At right: The Lions’ Austin Gonser pitches in the fifth inning of Saturday’s district final against Hopkins. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team celebrates its first district championship since 2001 in Vermontville Saturday after knocking off Hopkins 13-3 in the Division 3 District Final. The Lions will face Calvin Christian in the Division 3 Regional Semifinals at noon Saturday at Municipal Park in East Lansing. Regional host Lansing Catholic takes on Olivet in the first semifinal of the day Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions’ Sammy Benedict puts his bat on the ball during Saturday’s Division 3 District Final against Hopkins in Vermontville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions knocked off Hopkins 13-3 in six innings. The Lions had reached the district finals in each of the previous two seasons. “It was good to just break through,” said Carpenter, whose team was playing in front of a great crowd on its home field Saturday. “The attitude now is we’re not done.” The Lions will face Calvin Christian in the Division 3 Regional Semifinals hosted by Lansing Catholic at Municipal Park in East Lansing Saturday. That game is scheduled to start at noon, followed by the regional championship game. Lansing Catholic is set to take on Olivet in the first semifinal of the day Saturday. The first Saranac batter to face Brighton in the top of the seventh grounded into a fielder’s choice, which brought home one run, but he retired the next two guys to strand runners at the corners. Brighton also scored the first run for the Lions in the win over Saranac. He was hit by a pitch in the top of the first and came home on a double by Tyler Hickey. Hickey would eventually score on an error by the Redskin catcher. Saranac tied the game with one run and one unearned run off Brumm in the top of the fifth, but the Lions answered right back with two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Garrett Miller had an RBI single for the Lions in a wild inning, which also featured a single by Hickey and a walk by Brumm. During the rally, a suicide squeeze bunt was popped up to the pitcher though. With Maple Valley’s runners on the move, the Redskin pitcher wheeled and threw to second for the second out of the inning. Carpenter said that had the Redskin pitcher gone to get the out at third first, Saranac might have ended the inning with a triple play. Miller added a second run for the Lions in the inning after the double play, coming home on a wild pitch. Hickey, Sammy Benedict and Brandon Erwin all had two hits in the semifinal for the Lions. The Lions’ Beau Johnson was injured before the start of the district tournament, and Carpenter said it was important for the bottom of the line-up to step up like it did Saturday. “They’re just a great group of kids. They’ve played a lot of baseball together, since they were 7, 8, 9 years old and they trust each other,” Carpenter said. “We talked about how the bottom of our line-up came through. Everybody knows that everyone can do the job.” The Lions mercied Hopkins in the final thanks in part to a six-run fourth inning. The Lions sent 11 batters to the plate in the surge. Eight of the nine guys in the starting lineup had hits, and six had RBI in the district championship victory. Brighton was 4-5 with two doubles and two RBI to lead the way. Erwin had two more hits, two RBI and a pair of runs scored. Hickey and Tommy Mudge had one hit and two RBI each. Gonser was 2-5 and scored two runs, and was strong on the mound. He got the win, scattering seven hits over five and two third innings. He struck out two. Only two of the three runs off of him were earned. The Lions pushed their lead to double figures, earning the walk-off win with three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Hopkins earned a spot in the district final by scoring a 16-2 win over Delton Kellogg in the semifinals Saturday. Maple Valley started its tournament run with a 10-0 win over Fennville in Vermontville Wednesday. Top-ranked Sailors barely survive visit from DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor If any losing team ever deserved the applause it got running into the setting sun to thank its fans after a district loss it was Delton. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team nearly ended the postseason for top ranked South Christian on the Sailors’ field in their first game of the Division 3 state tournament Wednesday. South Christian had to come from behind twice, scoring with 14 minutes 48 seconds left in the second half to force overtime and then with 21 seconds left in the second ten minute overtime period to force a PK shoot-out where the Sailors were able to finish off a 3-2 victory in the Division 3 District Semifinals at the South Christian Sports Park. “I just told them they had to hold their heads up high,” Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie said after the game. “They’re the number one team in the state. We had it. We took them to an overtime, PK shoot-out. “They have so much more depth than us. Our starting 11-12 had to be out there the whole game in this heat. I couldn’t ask for anything more. They played the game of their Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Phommavongsa (left) battles with South Christian midfielder Kayla Diemer for possession of the ball during the first half of Wednesday’s Division 3 District Semifinal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Rachel Parker pushes towards the center of the field with the ball as South Christian’s Kayla Diemer goes down during Wednesday’s Division 3 District Semifinal at the South Christian Sports Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lives tonight. They came up just a little bit short, but that’s a quality team we were playing.” Hannah Phommavongsa scored both goals for the Panthers, getting the first 12 minutes into the game. She found a hole to receive a throw in and turned and blasted a shot from at least 25 yards out past Sailor keeper Emily Blankespoor. “That was a huge boost,” Mabie said. “We talked about that before the game. The key to us having a chance to win this game was to score first, because we know what they’re like. We thought if we could get a goal first we would have a good chance, because that might put them into a little bit of a frenzy because they wouldn’t be used to being down. They didn’t know anything about us. We’re kind of off the map. Holding (the lead) as long as we did, I was impressed, because they put the pressure on.” Delton Kellogg held the lead for more than 45 minutes. South Christian finally evened the score with 14:48 to play, as Jessica Owen tipped a throw in towards the front of the net and it was hit in by teammate Kendra Haan. A Sailor free-kick from about 45 yards out flew off Delton Kellogg keeper Christy Gonzalez’s hands in the final seconds of regulation. She turned to gather the ball, and it was knocked out from between her arms and into the net. The Sailors were ready to cele- Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon (from left), Brianna Russell, Hannah Phommavongsa, Jaime Risner and Samantha Gonzalez watch as South Christian’s Renee Broekhuizen fires a penalty kick into the net during their team’s shoot-out in the Division 3 District Semifinals at the South Christian Sports Park Wednesday, where the Sailors scored a 3-2 win to advance in the state tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) brate, but the goal was waived off by the referee saying that Gonzalez had control and the game headed to overtime. Delton Kellogg took the lead back with 21 seconds left in the first ten minute overtime period. Brianna Russell chipped a ball through for Phommavongsa behind the defense. With Blankespoor out of her net, Phommavongsa was able to place a shot around her and into the net. That really put the pressure on the Sailors, and head coach Jason Boersma changed up the game plan. “We went to a 3-4-3. We played three forwards high and we gave up on our possession game,” Boersma said. “We gave up on the midfield, in-between passes and we just sent it long. Put three of our best players up there, our sweeper (Samantha Burgess) is one of our best attackers, fastest.” Burgess was the one who scored the goal to tie the game at 2-2 with about 30 seconds remaining, beating everyone to a ball in front of the Panther net after a restart. The Sailors were ready for the PK shootout which followed. Boersma said his team did ten rounds of shoot-outs during practice, while the Panthers were playing their district opener last Tuesday. He also has a ton of confidence in his goalkeeper “(Blankespoor) is the best PK saver I’ve ever had,” Boersma said. “I was confident. I thought to myself, she’s going to come up with at least two saves, and she did, the first two which gives you even more confidence. You tell her, ‘you’re not supposed to save these ... but gamers’ do’, just to put it in her head.” The first two Panther shots of the PK didn’t challenge Blankespoor much, and put the Sailors in position to earn the win. Penalty kicks by the Sailors’ Kelsey Ballast, Ashley Zuverink, Kayla Diemer and Renee Broekhuizen were all tucked just inside the post, giving Gonzalez virtually no chance of a save. Phommavongsa was the only Panther to hit the back of the net with her PK shot. Gonzalez was outstanding throughout the evening, making 11 saves. “She had one heck of a game,” Mabie said. “She was getting out on the ball. She made some really good saves to get out on the ball, coming out when they were coming in, getting the body on it. She was cramping up there the last half, so she played through that. She played a heck of a game.” Boersma, who was at Kalamazoo Christian High School from 1992 through 1996 said he was very impressed with the strides he’s seen in the Delton Kellogg program. “I feel horrible for those girls,” Boersma said. “At the same time, I’m looking at shots and it’s 13-3 us. Corner kicks are 12-1. Possession-wise it looks like we controlled the game, but you know what? That Hannah Phommavongsa scored both her shots, and she just buried them both in the back of the net. It’s the game of soccer, you capitalize on opportunities and they’re a dangerous team. They have two speedy girls up top that gave us a few fits. They play a great defensive ball. Their keeper came up with great saves.” The Sailors went on to beat Portland 8-0 in the district final Friday. The Panthers are still chasing their first district championship ever, but did win their program’s first ever Kalamazoo Valley Association championship this spring. They were 14-3 overall this year. Trojans don’t put enough hits together to keep up with South South Christian’s varsity softball team scored three runs in the first inning and went on to a 6-1 win over Thornapple Kellogg in the Division 2 Pre-District contest at Wayland Union High School Wednesday. Trojan head coach Andy Saldivar said his girls were ready for the Sailors, but just couldn’t put enough hits together to score runs. Paige Lajcak and Taylor McLeod had two hits each for TK. McLeod drove in TK’s lone run, scoring Cassie Clark who was pinch running after a single by Sandra Gerou. “We only struck out three times, so we put ball in play, but not in the green,” Saldivar said. The Trojans were always in the game thanks to some fine defense by Morgan VanPutten behind the plate and the right side of Ashley Roy at first, McLeod in right, and Chloe Graham at second base. Anna Timmer and Abby Colon had three hits each for the Sailors. TK finishes the year with a record of 1612. Saldivar said his girls put in a lot of hard work, and that helped make it a great season overall. The Sailors were downed by Wayland 6-0 in the district semifinals Saturday. �Page 16 — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Area has a handful of medalists at D2 State Finals The Saxons’ Joey Siska can’t quite get all the way over the bar at 13 feet 4 inches during the Division 2 State Finals Saturday in Ada. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Molly Lark is used to getting the baton in front and staying in front with it, but things are different at the state finals. Her teammate Morgan McNutt had to start looking through the crowd to find Lark as she reached the half-way point of the final straight-away on her leg for the Thornapple Kellogg girls’ 1600-meter relay team. McNutt said her plan was to “just make sure you’re lined up with her and make sure you go in hard and don’t slow down.” The Trojan foursome, which also included Fiona Shea and Taylor Ward at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Track and Field Championship at Forest Hills Eastern High School Saturday, practiced hand-offs with crowds of team members in Middleville in the day’s leading up to the finals. That helped a little bit “I was so scared because everyone was so clustered and I thought it was going to be a The Saxons’ Rachel Quillen clears the bar at 4 feet 9 inches in the high jump during the Division 2 State Finals at Forest Hills Eastern High School Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bad hand-off, but it actually went pretty smooth,” Lark said. “It was fine. She got it to me fine. It was pretty nerve-wracking at first but then people started going. People were pushing and that made it scary.” Lark took off and finished off a sixth-place finish for the Trojan team. The foursome turned in a time of 4 minutes 6.49 seconds, securing the first state medal for all four girls, and the only three team points for TK at the finals. “I was just really excited,” Shea, who also competed in the 100-meter dash, said. “It’s really fun. I’m so happy this is the team I got it with. It’s so much more fun than just getting your own medal. It’s everybody together, it’s more fun.” Ward also appreciated the experience of Thornapple Kellogg’s David Walter races towards a seventh place finish in the 1600-meter run during Saturday’s D2 State Finals at Forest Hills Eastern High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Taylor Ward (left) gets the hand-off from teammate Fiona Shea to start the second leg of the 1600-meter relay Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals. The Trojan team finished sixth in the event. 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Coach Kane Hough Taylor Hansen Ertner W 11 8 9 6 3 L 0 2 4 4 7 T 0 0 0 0 0 GB --2.5 3 4.5 7.5 Rose Pederson 1 0 9 12 0 0 9.5 12 Sponsor Lakewood PMT Preservation Bellabay Realty Mid-Michigan Group Hier Family Dentistry Woodland Clarksville Lake Oddesa Maple Valley Hastings Family Dental NBT Screenprinting Coach Leonard Healy Caswell Garrett W 7 6 5 4 L 0 1 2 2 T 0 0 0 0 GB --1 2 2.5 Hazel Almas Evans Musser Tinkler 3 3 2 2 2 5 6 5 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 4.5 5 5 5.5 6 U14 competing with the tight-knit group, and said that competing with the Trojan team in the state cross country finals last fall helped her not to be overwhelmed with the crowds at the track finals. Lakewood senior Ellie Reynolds was eighth with a time of 46.86 seconds in the 300-meter low hurdles. She was also eighth in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.68, with her freshman teammate Samantha Morrison just ahead of her in seventh with a time of 16.07. Morrison actually broke Reynolds’ school record in the 100-meter hurdle semifinals, finishing her heat in 15.39 seconds. Morrison also competed in the high jump along with Hastings’ Rachel Quillen, who was a state qualifier in the 100-meter hurdles as well. Both girls’ cleared 4-9 in the high jump. Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett said he knew Morrison would be a good hurdler after seeing her middle school performances, but didn’t know until midway through this season that she was capable of winning a state medal. “It’s hard for girls to three-step anyway (in the 100-meter hurdles), and she was able to three-step all of the hurdles by the first meet,” Hassett said. “Even Ellie doesn’t three-step all the hurdles. She three steps maybe half of them most of the time in a race. Even today, Ellie four-stepped everyone of them in the semi’s to make it in.” Quillen was one of two Hastings girls to qualify for the state finals. Teammate Nikki Redman finished 11th with a time of 47.68 in the 300 hurdles. Dearborn Divine Child took the Division 2 girls’ state championship with 81 points. Host Forest Hills Eastern was second with 53 points, followed by DeWitt 32, Grand Rapids Christian 30, Zeeland East 23, Remus Chippewa Hills 22, Detroit Country Day 20, Bloomfield Hills Lahser 18, East Grand GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. The Saxons’ Nikki Redman clears one of the final hurdles on her way to the finish in the 300-meter low hurdles Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals in Ada. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rapids 17, South Christian 17 and Allendale 17 in the top ten. Dearborn Divine Child’s girls won the 800meter relay and the 1600-meter relay, and had Mallory Myler take the 300-meter low hurdles in 44.82. A trio of girls won two individual events each. Janina Pollatz from Grand Rapids Christian won the pole vault by clearing 11-8 and the long jump at 18-7. Kendall Baisden from Detroit Country Day took the 400-meter dash in 54.99 and the 200 in 24.65. Megan O’Neal won the 1600-meter run in 4:52.21 and the 800 in 2:14.88. Thornapple Kellogg’s David Walter won the area’s only medal in the boys’ meet, placing seventh in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:23.80. The race went just as planned for Walter. He practiced doing 400-meter repeats, going all out the final 100-meters at practice last Tuesday. “That helped me have the confidence I wouldn’t die at the end. I knew all these guys could finish, so I felt like I had to step it up another notch from how I’ve been finishing recently,” Walter said. He passed a couple of guys to move into medal contention with a little over 200-meters to go in the race. He was never worried about keeping up with Cedar Springs’ Connor Mora who won the race in 4:10.38. Mora was well ahead for the entire race, and finished just under 10 seconds ahead of the runner-up, Andrew South tops TK baseball in D2 District South Christian’s varsity baseball team scored a 4-1 win over the Thornapple Kellogg varsity baseball team in its Division 2 Pre-District contest at Wayland Union High School Wednesday. The Sailors moved out to a 4-0 lead, with Zach Brinkerit driving in three of his team’s four runs. He knocked a two run double in the bottom of the fourth inning which put his team up 3-0 at the time. The Trojans managed just one hit off of Sailor pitcher Sam Memmelaar, who earned the win. The Sailors went on to win the district title Saturday, knocking off Wayland 8-1 in the district semifinals and then topping Lakewood 6-5 in the district championship game. O’Connor from Croswell-Lexington. Chelsea edged Ottawa Hills for the boys’ state championship, 64 to 56. Williamston was third with 35 points, followed by Zeeland West 29, Detroit East English 28, Parma Western 24, Forest Hills Eastern 21, Cadillac 20, Petoskey 19, Three Rivers 18, Fowlerville 18 and Ludington 18 in the top ten. Walter was the only TK boy at the finals. Hastings had one as well, Joey Siska, who was 21st in the pole vault clearing 12-10. Chelsea’s Micheal Hovater took the pole vault at 14-10 Berkely Edwards led Chelsea to the state title, as the only two-time individual champ in the boys’ meet. He took the 100-meter dash in 10.58 and the 200 in 21.37. His teammates Zach Rabbitt, Tony Vermilye, David Trimas and Jacob Stubbs won the 3200-meter relay in 7:55.84. Lions fall to Pennfield in district semi Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ soccer team had its season ended by a Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Thursday. Pennfield topped the Lions 8-0 in the Division 3 District Semifinals at Lansing Catholic Central. Pennfield got two goals from Lindsey Shive. Madison Rench added a goal and two assists. Sam Tuttle added two assists. Hanna Boles, Mariah Childress, Elizabeth Jarrard, Baylee Shelton and Lexi Thurston had the other Pennfield goals. Jarrard also had an assist. Pennfield reached the district semifinals by knocking off the host Cougars 3-2 in the opening round of the state tournament. Marshall topped Pennfield 1-0 in the district final Saturday. The Redhawks topped future Lion league rival Leslie 2-0 in the other semifinal Thursday. Correction: A pair of Saxons were misidentified in the photo cutlines with the varsity softball story on page 15 of the May 30 edition of the Hastings Banner. Hurrying the ball in from the outfield was senior MacKenzie Keller-Bennett. Senior Alexis Morgan was the girl getting a jump off of first base. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 2013 — Page 17 Portland tops Vikes 1-0 in D3 District Semifinal by Brett Bremer Sports Editor When two teams are as evenly matched as the Vikings and Raiders, any little mistake can be the difference. A misplayed clearing attempt by the Vikings went right to Portland’s Ariel Davids at the top of the 18 with just over five minutes remaining in the first half of Wednesday’s Division 3 District Semifinal at the South Christian Sports Park. She took one dribble and fired a perfectly placed shot over the top of Viking keeper Danielle Kosten. That was the only goal in the Raiders’ 1-0 victory. Lakewood and Portland finished their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division meeting in a 2-2 draw this season. The Vikings had a few more chances than the Raiders early on Wednesday. Viking freshman forward Mallory Durham got behind two defenders midway through the first half, and had a shot skip just off the top of the crossbar. The Raiders started creating chances with Nicole Green racing up the outside and firing crosses into the Viking goal mouth. That was something Viking head coach Paul Gonzales would have liked to have seen his girls do more of. “Give (their) coach credit,” Gonzales said. Lakewood’s Mallory Durham pushes ahead with the ball during Wednesday’s Division 3 District Semifinal against Portland at the South Christian Sports Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “He changed up from the last game. Last game, we beat them up the middle several times. He plugged the middle on defense and I couldn’t get that through the girls’ heads that we need to go outside. He made the switch and we couldn’t adapt. That was the big key factor right there. They kept trying to go up the middle.” Just pushing the ball through the middle had worked for the Vikings often this season, including in the first meeting with the Raiders, because of the speed of attackers Durham and senior Shannon Morse. Durham set a new single-season goal scoring record at Lakewood this season, finishing with 22 goals. Senior teammate Isabel Salgado set the school’s single season assist record with 17. The Vikings end the year with an 8-8-3 record. “Having four freshmen on this team, I think five sophomores and three juniors, that’s a pretty good core coming back,” Gonzales said. “We’re losing some key players, four key seniors, but I think we have a chance to be really good next year.” Portland was downed 8-0 by No. 1 ranked South Christian in the district final Friday, after the Sailors eked out a 3-2 shoot-out victory over No. 10 Delton Kellogg in the second semifinal of the day Wednesday. Lakewood’s Shannon Morse carries the ball ahead as Portland’s Alexis Martin (16) and Ariel Davids (12) give chase during Wednesday’s Division 3 District Semifinal at the South Christian Sports Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Eagles hold Trojans scoreless in district semifinal by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans only gave up 12 goals all year, but a quarter of them came in their Division 2 District Semifinal against Grand Rapids Christian at East Grand Rapids High School Thursday. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team was downed 3-0 by the fifth ranked Eagles, who advanced to Saturday’s district final to face the host Pioneers. “They’re just a great team,” TK head coach Joel Strickland said. “It showed tonight. I think in the end it doesn’t take away from what our girls have done this year. We really, I think, have begun something good in Middleville soccer. This is one of the best teams ever, in my opinion, to go through TK.” The Trojans were 14-4-2 this season. They recorded 13 shut outs and were just shy of the school record for goals in a season. “A lot of it is the seven seniors,” Strickland said. “They’ve worked hard and worked their tails off for years to get to this place. We’ve got a lot of talent coming behind us, but it’s unfortunate for the seven seniors. You hurt for them.” Things really started to hurt for the Trojans as the Eagles upped their 1-0 lead to 3-0 with two goals about eight minutes apart in the middle of the second half. The Eagles’ Monreau DeVos knocked a corner kick from left to right over Trojan keeper Aly Miller, and it found Calsee McLemore on the far side of the net. McLemore knocked it in to put her team up 209 with 24:48 to play. Just about eight minutes later Christian’s An Eagle corner kick flies just out of the reach of Thornapple Kellogg goalkeeper Aly Miller, leading to Grand Rapids Christian’s second goal in a 3-0 win in the Division 2 District Semifinal at East Grand Rapids Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kailey Jo knocked another ball that went just over Miller’s fingertips, this time from about 25-yards straight in front of the goal. The ball smacked the crossbar and went straight down there Elise Decker was waiting to blast it into the open net for the Eagles. DeVos scored the lone goal of the first half for the Eagles, off an assist by Meg Krause. Demi Scott, Kelli Graham, Holley Tripp and Erin Scheidel did what they could to create some chances at the other end of the field for TK, but they could never sneak a shot past Christian keeper Jesse Bultsma who finished the game with six saves. Scott put on a strong charge at the Eagle net late in the contest, but was tackled as she got into the Eagle goalbox. She managed to pop back up and beat Bultsma to the ball, but was knocked down from behind by the Eagle keeper as she tried to get a shot off and the Eagles managed to clear it away from their net. The Trojans picked up their attack, putting an extra attacker up top in the second half, and that managed to break up the Eagles’ possession in the game a bit. “We had a couple opportunities to score, but their goalie is great and she made the right decisions,” Strickland said. “We knew going in that both teams would have a few opportunities and they took advantage of theirs and we didn’t. They kept the pressure on and I felt like once that pressure started we didn’t know how to respond necessarily to it. “We had a few opportunities. It’s a learning period for us. We have to grow from it and come back. If we want to go far in the tournament, we’re going to have to beat teams like this.” Miller had three saves in net for the Trojans. TK reached the district semifinal thanks to a forfeit win over Grand Rapids Creston Wednesday. The Eagles knocked off Hastings in their opening round game last Tuesday, 70. Thornapple Kellogg defender Kayla Strumberger tries to fend off Grand Rapids Christian’s Anna Mindling during the second half of Thursday’s Division 2 District Semifinal at Mehney Field in East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Eagles went on to top East Grand Rapids 1-0 in the district final Saturday. Delton Kellogg senior Sewell seventh in shot put Mallory Sewell threw softballs the spring of her freshman year at Delton Kellogg. She was putting the shot at the state finals her senior year. Sewell was the lone area medalist at the Division 3 Lower Peninsula MHSAA Track and Field Finals Saturday in Comstock Park. She placed seventh in the shot put competition with a throw of 35 feet 11 inches, scoring the only two points for the Delton Kellogg girls’ team. Maple Valley’s Jessica Rushford made a Maple Valley’s Hanna Kyle leaps over one of the first hurdles during her preliminary heat of the 100-meter hurdles Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bid for a medal, which went to the top eight in each event, in the 1600-meter run. She was ninth in the race with a time of 5 minutes 21.04 seconds. Benzie Central’s Bryce Cutler took the eighth-place spot, finishing in 5:18.54. Rushford wasn’t the only Lion competing. Maple Valley’s Jadelyn Stewart was 15th in the pole vault, clearing 9-0. Their teammate Hannah Kyle reached the semifinals in the 100-meter hurdles, and was 13th in the 300meter low hurdles in 48.21 In the boys’ meet, Maple Valley had Keegan Yost taking part in each of the two throwing events. He was 13th in the discus with a mark of 149-4 and 16th in the shot put at 47-7.5. The Lions’ Ryan Nisse and Delton Kellogg’s Brandon Robbins both competed in the 110-meter high hurdles. Robbins reached the semifinals in that event and later placed 12th with a time of 41.30 in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Sami Michell of Reed City won four events for the second year in a row at the Division 3 Finals, taking the long jump with a mark of 17-3.25, the 100-meter high hurdles in 14.04, the 300-meter hurdles in 45.18 and the 200meter dash in 24.98. Those four wins put Reed City just 14 points out of first place in the girls’ standings. Pewamo-Westphalia won the girls’ state championship in Division 3 with 54 points. Reed City was second with 40, followed by Adrian Madison 37, Frankenmuth 35.5, Manistee 34, Napoleon 26, St. Louis 25, Onsted 24, Flint Southwestern Academy 21 and Charlevoix 21 in the top ten. Kenzie Wieber had the only individual win for Pewamo-Westphalia, taking the pole vault at 11-0. The Pirates also won the 400-meter relay and the 1600-meter relay, and placed second to Frankenmuth in the 800-meter relay. Manistee’s Annie Fuller won two races, taking the 1600-meter run in 4:56.11 and breaking her own Division 3 Finals record in Delton Kellogg’s Brandon Robbins (center) flies towards the finish during his preliminary heat of the 110-meter high hurdles Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals hosted by Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Jadelyn Stewart races down the runway during the pole vault competition at Saturday’s Division 3 State Finals in Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the 800 with a time of 2:11.77. Kelloggsville, led by T.J. Burnett, won the boys’ title with 52 points. Burnett took the 400-meter dash in a Division 3 Finals record time of 48.59 seconds, placed second in the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.77, and he helped the Rockets to wins in the 800-meter relay and the 1600-meter relay. The only race he didn’t win, the 110-meter hurdles, went to Warren Michigan Collegiate’s Teo Redding in 14.65. Kelloggsville finished with 52 points. 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The fiveweek concert series, under the direction of Joe LaJoye, began last night, June 12, and will continue through July 10. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be at Leason Sharpe Hall at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 232 S. Broadway. Musicians who are interested in playing should meet in the Hastings High School band room at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 18, 25, and July 2 and 9. Membership in the band is open to all musicians who play a concert band instrument. All members must be of at least high school age. Friday music returns to the fountain The Fridays at the Fountain concert series kicks off June 14 with the Basement Bluegrass band holding stage on the Barry County Courthouse lawn from noon to 1:30 p.m. The 10-week free concert series will run each Friday through Aug. 16. The rain location will be Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets. The full summer lineup of local and regional acts will include Tony LaJoye Trio June 21; Jackson French Quarter Jazz Band June 28; Quintessential Bones July 5; Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble July 12; Chuck Whiting and His Rowdy Friends July 19; Tom and Sherry Hagen July 26; Susan Picking and Friends Aug. 2; Up The Creek Dixieland Band Aug. 9; and Pacific Lite Aug. 16. Teens spreading message of homelessness The Senior High Youth Ministry team at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings is sponsoring a homelessness-awareness event and prayer vigil on the Barry County Courthouse lawn Friday, June 14, from 5 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday, June 15. In 2012, the event brought in more than $800 for Barry County United Way to help local families with needs related to homelessness, including heating assistance, food, rent and other expenses to keep families in their homes. Proceeds from this year’s event will again be presented to the United Way’s Homeless Prevention Fund. At 9 p.m., a speaker from United Way will share the current status and needs of Barry County homeless residents. At about 9:30 p.m., a public candlelight prayer vigil will begin to pray for homeless persons and their needs in Barry County and around the world. The group invites youths and the public to join them for any or all of the evening, to give some encouragement or to make a donation. For more information, call the church office, 269-945-9414; or Luke Domke, 269-945-9181. Alzheimer’s support group meets June 20 The local Alzheimer’s disease support group will meet Thursday, June 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Harold James Ordway of Battle Creek Wednesday pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to second degree murder of Paul Atchley of Hastings in September 2011. Ordway also admitted in court to killing 33-year-old Michael VanBuskirk by choking him to death. Sentencing is set for 8:15 a.m. July 18 in Barry County Circuit Court with Judge Amy McDowell. Under the plea agreement, Ordway will serve at minimum of 20 years in prison and could serve 30 or more years. He is also expected to be sentenced June 24 in federal court on a firearms felony charge. That sentence will be served concurrently with the sentence he will receive next month in Barry County. Federal officials were reportedly prepared to argue at Ordway’s felony sentencing that he killed both Atchley and VanBuskirk, but gave the local prosecutors time to decide if they would file charges. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt filed open murder charges against Ordway in May. The prosecutor Wednesday said this plea agreement is a cooperative effort involving four county jurisdictions. As part of the plea agreement accepted by McDowell, a felony firearms charge and habitual offender charge will be dismissed in Barry County. Nakfoor-Pratt said Ordway has met all of the conditions of the plea agreement, including trying to help local officials locate the body of 53-year-old Atchley. Those efforts have been unsuccessful so far, but NakfoorPratt said Ordway has been cooperative in the search. She said major terrain changes to the area are hampering the search. Atchley’s body is believed to be somewhere in Barry or Allegan county. Ordway stood before Judge McDowell Wednesday in a bright orange Barry County jail jumpsuit with hands and legs shackled. He told the court he shot Paul Atchley while Atchley slept in the bed of Ordway’s pickup truck. Police believe Atchley was shot multiple times. Ordway also admitted to killing Michael VanBuskirk by choking him to death. That admission brought sobs from visitors in the courtroom. Officials from Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Allegan counties were also involved in accepting the plea agreement. Jeffery Getting, prosecuting attorney for Kalamazoo County, said with the plea agreement, Kalamazoo County has agreed not to prosecute Ordway. See TRIAL, page 14 Gas prices to decrease, senator calls for investigation The enthusiasm of area motorists — now paying the highest gas prices in the nation — for State Sen. Rick Jones’ demand of a federal investigation may wane in coming days. They’ll be happy just to see prices start coming down as a leading petroleum analyst forecasted Wednesday afternoon. “Three cheers,” announced Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com. “We expect some well-needed relief in the days ahead for areas of the Great Lakes ... where prices could fall 15 cents to 30 cents per gallon in the next week.” DeHaan attributed the sudden change to two factors, a healthy drop in spot gasoline prices (which influences retail prices) and the return of a Joliet, Ill., refinery, which had been offline, back to production. DeHaan also pointed out that the gasoline supply also experienced a healthy increase due to motorists having curbed their consumption as prices went to record-high levels. After several days of flirting with $4.30 per gallon in the Hastings area, average retail gasoline prices for the state hit $4.20 per gallon Monday, reported GasBuddy.com. That compared with a national average of $3.64 per gallon. Prices Monday were 48.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and 41.2 cents per gallon higher than just one month previous. The gas price spike irked State Sen. Jones who introduced a resolution calling on congress to investigate to ensure that Michigan residents are not being price gouged. “If refineries are down in Illinois and Indiana, this is an interstate commerce issue, and I believe this warrants a federal investigation,” said Jones. “If gas prices do not go down soon, it is going to hamper budgets of families across Michigan. I think the reason for this unexpected price increase needs to be discovered so warning signs can be identified and long-term solutions can be found.” Roosters crowing comprise “Three Tenors” by Ric Leichliter. Hastings sculpture tour celebration is tomorrow Exhibit features work of three artists with local ties by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Everyone is invited to enjoy a stroll and feast their eyes on art and fill their ears with music performed at various venues by local musicians during the opening celebration of the 2013 Downtown Hastings Sculpture Tour, beginning at 6 to p.m. Friday, June 14. This is the third year the Hastings Downtown Development Authority has leased sculptures from the Midwest Sculpture Initiative for exhibit in downtown Hastings. See SCULPTURE TOUR, page 3 Splash pad still on schedule for summer launch Council also receives updates on Riverwalk Trail and skate park by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Some may say it is ironic that construction of the splash pad in downtown Hastings — a place for children and families to relax, cool off and play in the water — is running behind schedule due in part to water. Monday evening, Tim Girrbach, director of the city’s public services department, gave the Hastings City Council an update on how the project is progressing. “It is a little behind with all the rain delays and stuff. Even though it was raining today, they were working in the rain,” he said. “They’re pushing really hard to get done by the end of June.” Girrbach said another holdup has been that some of the materials needed to complete the project, such as the brick cap for the top of the walls, are back-ordered. “It’s been four weeks and we’re still waiting for those,” he said. “As soon as that stuff See SPLASH PAD, page 13 The splash pad, band shell and public restroom facility are taking shape next to the cinema across the street from the Barry County Courthouse in downtown Hastings. �Page 2 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Delton seniors celebrate transition Molly Egelkraut talks about the special elementary school memories for the Delton Kellogg class of 2013 (Story and photos by David DeDecker) The awkwardness of middle school is the topic of Austin Wines’ speech. Class poet Cassandra Cooper delivers the 2013 graduation poem. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is available, call 269-948-4856. For more information, visit www.alz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. Texas musician to play at Manor 77579043 Steve Story of Fort Worth, Texas, will perform Saturday, June 22, for the residents of Thornapple Manor located on Nashville Road in Hastings. Story, who plays jazz, contemporary and country and Western guitar, fiddle/violin and vocals, has performed throughout the United States and abroad. He performed with the great Ray Price for several years, along with many artists in Nashville, Tenn.; Branson, Mo.; Oklahoma; and Texas. During his brief stay in Michigan, Story will perform in the Grand Rapids area before returning to Texas to continue teaching guitar and violin and playing weekly in Fort Worth. Visit www.stevestorymusic.com for more information. Salutatorian Elizabeth Jackson receives her high school diploma from Delton Kellogg Superintendent Paul Blacken. After 13 years of academic effort, members of the Delton Kellogg Class of 2013 took front stage Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. and completed the final act of their high school career. In spite of their small class size of 95 graduates, Principal Stewart Schofield said the combined scholarships earned by the class will be over $1.4 million. In a brief look back on the past 13 years, senior Molly Egelkraut talked about the first days of elementary school and learning to become “big kids.” Austin Wines remembered the awkwardness of middle school and how it molded personalities. He said most kids look back on elementary school with fondness, and upon high school as a black or white phenomenon – great or terrible. Middle school, according to Wines, is purgatory. “It’s the place you went through the good, the bad, and everything in between. It, in and of itself, is a paradox. It may not have been apparent to us then, but the same humiliating experiences that tore us down were the same ones that built us into the people you see today. Wines shared some of his fondest middle school memories and called out several classmates and embarrassing and comical incidents. “These situations have become humorous because we aren’t directly involved with them anymore. We look back on them humorously because we have grown. We are the ones who have changed.” Jessalyn Tamez recalled the adventures of her class as they “moved up the food chain” in high school. Presenting the 2013 senior gift to Delton Kellogg High School, Caleb Alman said a new Panther mascot costume was presented earlier. “Because the old one was smelly and decrepit,” said Alman. Senior poet Cassandra Cooper read the class poem. She began by saying her first thoughts were to rap the poem, but because of embarrassment she would keep it short and simple. “Always forgive, but never forget. Learn from mistakes, but never regret,” she said. Salutatorian Elizabeth Jackson thanked everyone for supporting the class. She thanked the parents and teachers for never letting the students give up. “All of us have experienced the triumphs and failures of growing up, and we have experienced them together,” said Jackson. “I am honored to be the salutatorian, or really, the first place loser, of my class. In reality, none of us are losers. “As Albert Einstein once said, ‘Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its entire life believing it is stupid.’ I believe all of us have unique talents, and now we have the chance to go out into the world and succeed at whatever we choose ... We can all find what we are passionate about and pursue it.” The symphonic band, joined for the last time by graduating seniors, played “Celebration to Winds and Percussion” under Graduates toss their caps in celebration. the direction of Sarah Knight. Alman and Brookelyn O’Meara singing a duet “This is the New Year” by A Great Big World. Stepping to the podium, valedictorian Zachary Haas said, “As we enter this chapter of our lives, it’s a really good time to ask for money. Dad can I have 50 bucks?” Haas, after receiving some change from his father, spoke about the numerous ways in which he and his classmates could contribute to society. “We have spent the last 13 years transforming ourselves into capable individuals with the knowledge to succeed ... When we started kindergarten in 2000, the human genome had just been mapped out. In 2004, Facebook first came online and YouTube wasn’t far behind. In 2007, the first iPhone was released. “While my classmates and I have grown, so has the world. Over 2,000 years ago, a Roman named Julius said inventions had reached their limit. In 1834, a commissioner of patents resigned from office stating ‘I am of no further use, everything that can be invented has been invented.’ After Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone, the president said it was ‘an amazing invention but who would ever use it?’ None of these men lacked intelligence, but they did fail to realize the human capacity of achievement. “As fresh new graduates, we are responsible for new ideas which will motivate and create tomorrow ... I leave you with a quote from Mother Teresa, ‘Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Page 3 SCULPTURE TOUR, continued from page 1 “Rodney’s Bass” by Michael Magnotta sits on the corner of Church and State streets by the Barry County Courthouse. “Fern Temple II” by Austin I. Collins rises above the corner of Church and Court streets. “Harp” by Mike Sohikian awaits a breeze outside of the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro. “Great Conversation” by Robert Garcia stands outside the entrance to Hastings City bank on Court Street. “Jona” by Kirk Roda stand at the corner of South Jefferson Street in downtown Hastings. In addition to the MSI sculptures, the DDA has leased three additional sculptures created by artists with ties to Hastings and the surrounding community. In addition to “Reflective Moments,” a bronze sculpture depicting a young girl dipping her foot into water that is on permanent display in the rest area on North Michigan Avenue behind city hall, Hastings artist Ruth Gee, is exhibiting another bronze, this of a young fairy flying, entitled “First Flight,” in the seating area between city hall and Hastings Public Library on West State Street. Anthony Jackson, who grew up in Sunfield and graduated from Lakewood High School, created the welded metal sculpture, “Wisdom and Technology,” which is on display on the southeast corner of Jefferson and State streets. Tom Kaufman grew up in Hastings and worked as a disc jockey for WBCH while attending Hastings High School. Last year, he and Tom Hurless, the owner of Hurless machine Shop in Hastings, built “Junkyard GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Middleville adds plans for work on Green Lake Road to summer schedule “Please Sit Down, Read With Me,” by Douglas M. Gruizenga beckons from the corner of North Michigan Avenue. Music Box” which finished in the top 50 of 1,500 entries in the 2012 Grand Rapids ArtPrize. His sculpture “Kinderbells,” made from the tops of industrial pressurized gas tanks, is on display on the southeast corner of East Court and South Jefferson streets. The remaining 18 exhibits in this year’s tour include 10 sculptures, many of which were from the previous two sculpture exhibits and have been purchased and donated to the city and Hastings Public Library for permanent display and eight sculptures leased from MSI. Those who enjoy music are invited to visit any or all of the five music venues to hear the following performers: Fall Creek Restaurant, acoustic string music by Thornapple Valley Strings; Seasonal Grille, jazz piano by Teresa Pash; The County Seat, folk rock by Susan Picking; Olde Towne Tavern, folk and rock mix by Maiden Voyage; and, State Grounds Coffee House, jazz tenor saxophonist Kevin Kreiger. “The sculpture exhibit continues to expand on a yearly basis, not only in the number of city-owned pieces or the size of the overall show, but also in the creation of infrastructure that permanently displays them,” said Hastings Community Development Director John Hart. In particular, Hart noted the purchase and donation of two pieces by the DeCamp family and employees of Flexfab LLC in 2010 and 2011, which led to the development of two sites to display them. “Avian Ascent” by Toni Lucadello was integrated into a rest area with a planter/sculptures stand on the Hastings Riverwalk, he said, and “Radiolaria II” by John W. Parker is featured near the entrance to the splash pad, band shell and restroom facility being developed on the northwest corner of Church and State streets. “The spray plaza, a $430,000 project, was funded through approximately 80 percent private donation,” said Hart. “The project was a direct result of the sculpture program, through its civic engagement and by increased awareness of the power of arts, culture and public infrastructure on our community’s downtown health and vibrancy.” Hart said community support for the sculpture exhibits has been overwhelming. “People from inside and outside of the community praise the exhibit through casual conversation and the written word,” he said. “Community members have shared stories and pictures of relatives who have come to the city from outside the region and state [and say] they are amazed by a community of our size hosting such an exhibit.” by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Green Lake Road, which is the extension of Main Street west of Middleville, will get some much-needed attention after all this road construction season. Middleville’s Department of Public Works director Duane Weeks told the village council June 4, that because of favorable bids for the Bender Road project, funds will be available to at least make some temporary repairs to the Green Lake Road area by Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School. Weeks said he’s been discussing possible remedies with the Barry County Road Commission, and they’ve decided to try a relatively new process called a skim coat. “It will give us a road we can maintain and buy us some years to get funds together to make the complete fix that’s really needed,” said Weeks. He said the repairs could extend the life of the road three or four years. During those years, Weeks said it will be important for the village to plan for a major reconstruction of the road and save funds to do so. Village council members said they are glad to see the road will be getting some work at least. “I’m very happy you have decided to explore doing something to Green Lake Road. So many people use it coming to our schools,” said village council member Sue Reyff. Bids for Bender Road came in about $65,000 less than engineering estimates. Bender Road will be reconstructed from Main Street to near the Page Elementary School. Work on Bender Road is expected to start June 17, immediately after the area hosts the National 24-Hour Challenge and is expected to take about four weeks to complete. Weeks said one lane of the roadway will remain open during construction. The village will also work with Barry County Road Commission to chip and seal roads within the Misty Ridge and Bryanwood Estates subdivisions. Village staff said they hope work can be completed in June. Notices will be sent to residents alerting them when work will begin. Estimated cost is between $65,000 and $70,000 for the two subdivisions. Partially because of the additional work being done on roads this year, Weeks also asked the council to allow him to hire two summer helpers instead of just one. He said the village has plenty to do to keep two workers busy including mowing projects, cleaning up the village and assisting with the road projects. Additional projects the village will do this summer include removing the dirt portion of paths in Spring Park as outlined by the conservation easement management plan. Last year the DPW department had two summer workers and the year before that, three. Council members approved allowing the DPW to hire two seasonal employees at a wage of $8 per hour. �Page 4 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Social fabric of our community represented at alumni banquet Egg timer Female turtles, like this spiny softshell, are finding their way into lawns, fields and even parking lots, looking for places to lay eggs. Michigan is home to 11 species of turtles, 10 of which are native to the state. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Play time Is this another father and son photo? Is it promoting an event or a season, since the man and boy are holding a football? Did Leo Barth take this photo for a feature story? Who are the people? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. Corky Hamp recognized his dad in last week’s “Daddy Daze” photo, which he said was taken shortly after his brother was born. His dad, Lee Hamp, was the only man pictured when the orginal photo ran March 22, 1951; the other three were cropped out. The caption reads, “First Baby — Lee Hamp, 32, of Route 2, Hastings, is looking through one of hte large picture windows in one of the new nursery rooms at Pennock hospital getting a pek at his new son, Leo Clark, born at 1:15 a.m., March 1 and was the first baby born int he new section of the hospital. Holding the baby is Miss Lottie Teusink, superintendent of nurses. nurse Sue Krieder looks on. — Barth photo, engraving courtesy of Kalamazoo Gazette.” So were the other three men fathers of children born at Pennock in early March 1951, or were they just recruited for the photo? What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Last week: Gas prices passed the $4 per-gallon mark last week with the usual suspects blamed: Mideast politics, refinery problems and holiday consumption. What’s your take on the gasoline pump hemorrhage? 9% much 0% 12% 3% 75% The world’s consuming too Holiday travel Refinery backlogs Mideast politics Oil company greed For this week: Edward Snowden, the 29-year-old government worker who exposed the massive government surveillance program of telephone calls and emails of millions of Americans, is being alternatively described as a hero and as a traitor. Where do you put him? q Hero q Traitor HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, June 13 — Movie Memories remembers Lana Turner in “Green Dolphin Street,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14 — preschool story time explores mighty machines, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18 — toddler story time explores animals underground, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 — summer reading shakes the house with “Marimbamania,” 2 to 3; Join the library’s first Pinterest party, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from Hastings Alumni Association board member Donna Brown with an invitation to be a presentation speaker for my high school class, which graduated 45 years ago. Seems impossible; where did the time go? Each year, representatives from the anniversary classes — which are honored every five years — invite as many of their classmates as can attend to the annual dinner and festivities. Every Hastings High School graduate is always welcome to attend, as well. This year, representatives from as far back as 1943 — celebrating 70 years since graduation — were on hand to take part in the esteemed event. In this day and age, it’s amazing to me, that the alumni association can still attract so many former classmates each year to its banquet. In his 2000 book Bowling Alone, author Robert Putnam talks about how we’ve become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors and our democratic structures — and the importance these associations have on our society. As my wife and I entered the high school for this year’s alumni banquet, I noticed many former classmates gathered around talking about what they’ve been doing, about their vacations, about their families and naturally about their health. You could see these former students look forward to the banquet — they enjoy the getting together and the renewing of strong relationships that began in the hallways of Hastings schools. And this is not unique to Hastings schools. Other neighboring districts have alumni banquets that draw students back to their alma maters to rekindle friendships. According to alumni members, the Hastings Alumni Association is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, groups of its type in the country. This year’s reunion was its own anniversary — of 126 years. If it weren’t for the dedication of the alumni board, this event would have long ago become merely a part of our school’s history. The initial alumni meeting was in 1877 when the first graduating class of seven students gathered to celebrate. After graduation, M.L. Cook, a member of the class, entertained the class for dinner at his family’s home, which began the event that’s lasted all these years. The organization held a banquet every year except during World War II when fuel was hard to get and people were discouraged to travel. I wondered, as I was awaiting my time to speak, will the alumni association be able to attract former students for another 126 years? In his book, Putnam draws on evidence from over 500,000 interviews that, in the last quarter century, Americans signed fewer petitions, belonged to fewer organizations, knew fewer neighbors, met with friends and family less frequently and even socialized less often. Putnam talks about how changes in work, the family structure, age, and suburban life with its television, computers, family roles and other factors have contributed to the decline in what he calls our “social capital.” In an example of this that provides the title of the book, Putnam points out that people are still bowling today, but they’re not bowling in leagues like they once used to. Another study released by Harvard University, titled “Better Together,” calls for a nationwide campaign to redirect a downward spiral of civic apathy, warning that our national stockpile of social capital is becoming seriously depleted. How could a tragic situation in Benghazi, Syria, that resulted in the death of four Americans, be attributed to a YouTube video as was originally reported? How could the Internal Revenue Service intentionally target conservative groups and subject them to special review before granting them tax-exempt status? My own industry was impacted to this lack of engagement with and respect for each other when officials from the Associated Press and Fox News learned that their emails and phone logs were gathered and reviewed by the U.S. Justice Department looking for news leaks, which added even more frustration for Americans and caused them to again question the trust they have in their government. What’s caused the change? What’s driving us apart? Is it the economic hard times of recent years, the breakdown of the family or changes in the organizations that people participate in that’s played a role in the fraying fabric of our social connections? Is technology causing a disconnect as we Facebook, tweet and rely The initial alumni meeting was in 1877 when the first graduating class of seven students gathered to celebrate. After graduation, M.L. Cook, a member of the class, entertained the class for dinner at his family’s home, which began the event that’s lasted all these years. on electronic devices to determine how we communicate with one another? Wherever the blame lies, it’s making it harder to bring people together for events like the alumni banquet, which has withstood all these pressures that have crushed other social connections. In the years since I graduated, I’ve only attended the banquet a handful of times, but each time I’m impressed by the camaraderie of attendees who look forward to the annual event. As a participant, it doesn’t take long to know that Putnam’s study of the social disconnect hasn’t impacted alumni attendees — they’re still glad to get together face to face with old friends. Alumni board members meet once a month throughout the year to plan the banquet, contact the anniversary classes and choose the annual Alumnus of the Year. The board also is responsible for presenting annual scholarships in the name of Dana Burgess, a former teacher, whose family bequeathed funds to the alumni association in her name. Two scholarships are given each year to graduating Hastings High School seniors who plan to continue their education. This year’s recipients were Haley PerkinsCraven and Sadie Walsh. And, as in the past, the current Hastings High School superintendent was on hand to offer a greeting to present and former Hastings graduates and their guests. Superintendent Todd Geerlings thanked everyone for coming and talked about the recent strategic planning sessions with feedback from the board, staff and community members. In recent years, Hastings schools have come under some discussion as to how the district measures up with other area schools. Even though Hastings has just completed its strategic planning, the impact of our social network as represented by the alumni banquet certainly has impacted education in Hastings and throughout the state. As Geerlings was going through his presentation, I couldn’t help think about all the former graduates on hand that evening and the influence they’ve had during their lives. There were doctors, lawyers, teachers, industrialists, retailers, businessmen, secretaries, factory workers, farmers and housewives among the attendees. Some of the former graduates started their education in one-room schools yet managed to grow up, follow a career path and reach their own personal levels of success. Some went on to college, while others decided to enter the workforce. If you want to know what’s wrong with schools, the answers can be found in what Putnam calls “a reduction in all the forms of in-person social intercourse upon which Americans used to educate and enrich the fabric of their social lives.” Putnam believes this undermines the active civil engagement, which a strong democracy requires from its citizens. The many former Hastings graduates attending the annual banquet provided evidence that much of what’s wrong with our schools can be fixed. The answers can be found in our past when cooperation was prevalent as well as a strong determination to turn out graduates with the understanding that they can achieve great things. Next week, I plan to discuss some suggestions on how Hastings schools can come together to ensure that all of its students are prepared for life after school — as so many graduates have demonstrated over the past 126 years and did again this year at the alumni banquet — our piece of social capital that makes this community something very special in today’s world. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Page 5 Fracking begins in one rural community IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV County board needs to look around and think ahead To the editor: The May 30 Hastings Banner reported that Barry County commissioners cannot come together on land issues. Craig Stolsonburg, who by his profession as a Realtor, as I view it, wants land developed so there can be a house on one, five, 10 or 20 acres. So, he and like-minded people in their profession can make a living with no regard for agriculture and all of wildlife. Do the Barry County commissioners have any regard now for what it will be like in 2113? What impact they are making on our environment in regard to our farmland and wildlife? We have so much land in Barry County as in our lakes, rivers, wetlands, forests and agricultural land to raise crops. The masses need this for recreation, hunting, fishing, riding bicycles, walking, cross-country skiing, bird watching. But most important for us is to live. It is the hardworking farmers, men and women, who have the knowledge and desire to raise crops to feed us, our dogs, cats and wildlife. On a much brighter note are the millage passed for Delton Kellogg Schools and the Hastings cemetery. Jobs at Bradford White in Middleville and the happenings at Gilmore Car Museum are doing great things, all positives. Commissioners need to realize what wonderful things are happening in unique Barry County and promote the positive. 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M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 area. A special shield called a sock was put up but obviously was not effective. The neighbors adjoining this farm, who did not sign a lease either, report that they had to vacate their home the day after fracking operations commenced, since silica sand was coating the inside and the outside of their beautiful home (and probably their lungs, too). The windows remain closed. They complained vociferously, and Encana is paying to house them 30 minutes away from their home. They came by during my visit to tend to their garden, their flowers and the birds. They spoke about their experience with the drilling operation over the past year and the actual fracking taking place now. The value of their dream retirement home has plummeted and they are heartbroken. Neighbors say the noise is horrendous, drowning out their ability to communicate outside of their homes, vibrating the ground and their houses, too. I personally did not experience this while observing but did note intermittent loud bursts of surging engines as sand, water and chemicals were being pumped into the well bore. Huge water, chemical and waste hauling trucks were moving up and down the road fairly consistently, but most were respectful of not downshifting in front of the farmhouse. The neighbors reported that, during the past winter, a line of trucks two miles long backed up all the way to US-131. These homeowners were stoic and inspiring in spite of everything, thanking and encouraging people like me to keep getting the word out to others. Their hope is to help prevent what is happening to them now from happening to others. Corinne Turner, Delton Driver should pay for sunken Podunk truck To the editor: In regard to the pickup truck that sits in the bottom of Podunk Lake, I am not sure why we are arguing about whether the Barry County Sheriff’s Department or the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality should be paying for its removal. Neither the people of Barry County nor the sheriff’s department or the DEQ should have to stand the cost of this truck to be lifted out of the water. That is the responsibility of the man who put it there last winter and left it. No one else should have to stand this cost. Each day, that truck posts a hazard to the lake and to the fishing with fuel and oil that can leak out. Why are we not concerned about getting this man to pay for the removal of his truck and for any damage to the quality of the lake? Bonnie James, Hastings Barry on governor’s list of disaster counties Barry County is one of 16 Michigan counties listed in a request sent June 7 by the governor to the president to declare a major disaster for the state of Michigan as a result of severe flood damage that occurred April 16 to May 14. Other affected counties are Allegan, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Ionia, Kent, Keweenaw, Marquette, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa and Saginaw. Because this incident is of such severity and magnitude, Snyder said in a press release, he requested supplementary federal aid in the form of public assistance to help cover some of the costs incurred by state and local governments due to damage to public facilities and infrastructures. This request does not include assistance for individuals or businesses. “I commend our first responders and volunteer organizations for acting quickly to ensure the safety of citizens affected by this flooding event,” Snyder said. “I am requesting federal assistance to make available additional resources to further help our communities recover from this flooding that impacted much of the state.” Based on information provided by the GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, state officials requested five federal Preliminary Damage Assessment teams to verify and review the most severely damaged homes, businesses, and public facilities and infrastructures across the state’s upper and lower peninsulas. The teams conducted their assessments May 9 to 22. State officials assessed the PDA results and determined the extent of damage may reach the level for receiving federal assistance. Snyder’s request will be reviewed by Federal Emergency Management Agency staff, who will advise the president whether a disaster or emergency declaration should be granted. In addition to requesting a presidential dec- laration, Snyder will file a request for U.S. Small Business Administration assistance for Kent County, which will also provide SBA assistance for the neighboring counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo and Ottawa. If approved, the SBA disaster assistance program will provide low-interest disaster loans for uninsured losses incurred by homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed. Snyder declared a state of disaster May 7, making available state resources to help address any remaining threats to public health and safety due to the severe flooding. Gun Lake Tribe makes $8.4 million spring distribution of shared revenues For the fifth time, the Gun Lake Tribe has made a distribution of a portion of its gaming revenues to state and local governments, bringing the total of gifts made from its Gun Lake Casino business to over $35 million. The tribe’s revenue-sharing payment announced last week exceeds $8.4 million and represents the year’s first of two semiannual revenue-sharing payments. “To date, we have provided funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, schools, and the MEDC which has improved the quality of life for the citizens of Michigan,” said Ed Pigeon, vice chair of the Gun Lake Tribe. The State of Michigan received $6.7 million while the local revenue-sharing board received $1.68 million. The figures are calculated on electronic gaming revenues reported from Oct. 1 to March 31. Under the compact agreement with the state, the tribe agreed to share a percentage of electronic gaming revenues with the state and with local governments. The local revenue share is based on 2 percent of net winnings from electronic gaming devices while the state payment is calculated on a sliding scale between 8 and 12 percent. The local revenue-sharing board receives and administers the semi-annual payments. The gaming compact prescribes mandatory funding to local municipalities for costs incurred due to the operation of the casino, public safety services and for replacement of tax revenue. The distribution process is governed by bylaws established by the board. Fracking News Vol. 8 July 2nd will be a Milestone in Barry County’s Future On October 24, 2012, Michigan Land Air Water Defense (MLAWD) filed suit in Barry County against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This grass roots citizens group from Barry and Allegan County is seeking to protect our public lands, lakes, and surrounding homes from the permanent damage that can be caused by the controversial process of high volume hydraulic fracturing or fracking. Our public lands that were leased May 8th, 2012 through an auction process that is being investigated for price fixing resulting in most parcels of the Barry State Game land bringing only the minimum price of $12.00 an acre. This sale of our natural resources was made through a questionable process at a time when natural gas is so plentiful that international export terminals are being developed. Our Michigan DEQ seeks to move these gas wells forward and refuses to acknowledge that there is risk involved in the new process (1997) of high pressure slickwater hydraulic fracturing here in Michigan. It must be remembered that the DEQ gets 1/6 of the profits from wells on public lands. MLAWD believes these leases of our public lands for shale drilling is a violation of the public trust and seeks to invalidate mineral leases auctioned last year for the Barry and Allegan State Game Areas and Yankee Springs Recreation Area. MLAWD's public interest lawsuit against the MDNR will soon face its first critical juncture. The state has filed a motion for summary disposition, with the aim of having the suit thrown out. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2 at 1:30 at the Barry County court house. Circuit Court Judge Hon. Amy McDowell will decide the fate of this landmark effort to protect our public lands. The hearing is open to the public. Please send your tax deductible donations to us. We need your financial support to win this fight. MLAWD P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: www.MLAWD.org 77579284 Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • To the editor: I just returned from a visit to the Westerman Well near Kalkaska, the first highpressure horizontal hydraulic fracturing well to be permitted on private property. This well is an example of a ‘split estate,’ meaning the person who owned the mineral rights, but not the actual land, signed the lease with the drilling company. Fracking began there about two weeks ago and when one family, which had not signed a lease but lived approximately 100 yards from the fracking site, arrived home, they found that their well was being examined by the man who had installed it because it was sucking only air. A representative of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality told them that the well has air pockets because of the high volume of heavy truck traffic going past their family’s 1931 stone farmhouse. Six water wells have been drilled on the fracking site, and last week, when one of the wells went dry during the fracking process, water trucks were sent in a panic to the town of Kalkaska to pump water directly out of the fire hydrants. One of the residents near the fracking site drew a glass of water from his kitchen faucet to demonstrate how it had turned cloudy. This happened four days after the fracking started. I took photos to document how the cloudiness moved from the bottom to the top of the clear glass and appeared fizzy. It is difficult to determine if this was due to methane or to air in the water. Encana, the fracking operator, was reportedly sending a lab technician to test the water the morning after my visit. Silica sand was also blowing continually from the Halliburton sand tankers parked on the well pad over a lengthy period of time. Luckily, the wind was in our favor, but not so for the unmasked workers inside the well pad �Page 6 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Middle School student recognized for test scores 77579040 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for Toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Teen Group & Wednesday Midweek Programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, June 9 - Summer Worship Hours 8 and 10:00; No Sunday School. June 9 - Noisy Offering for Barry County Cares; Graduation Reception after 2nd Service; Men & Women AA 7 p.m. June 10 - Women of Faith Dinner Outing 5:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30. June 11 Shepherd’s Committee 2 p.m. June 12 - Vision Team Meeting 7 p.m. June 14 - High School Homeless Event 3:30 p.m.-6 a.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Emily Pattok of Hastings was one 200 high-achieving middle school students who were honored May 18 during the 15th annual Hats Off recognition ceremony, a statewide awards ceremony to recognize the top-scoring students who participate in Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search or a local academic talent search. Students who were recognized received extremely high scores on a college entrance exam, such as the SAT or the ACT, while in sixth, seventh or eighth grades. The students and their family members were guests of honor at the reception hosted by the Office of Gifted and Talented Education at Michigan State University. The 200 honored students each had the opportunity to write a tribute to a teacher who has been particularly supportive of their educational endeavors. Those teachers also were honored during the ceremony. Pattok wrote her tribute for Hastings Middle School geography teacher Steven Kogge, saying she chose Kogge for his character, knowledge and teaching ability. The SAT and ACT exams are administered annually to approximately 5,000 Michigan middle school students who demonstrate academic ability. The tests are the same tests utilized by high school juniors and seniors as part of the college admissions process. Northwestern Midwest Academic Talent Search data indicate that participating middle school students score, on average, close to the average score of college-bound high school seniors nationally. The middle school students recognized during the Hats Off ceremony have achieved scores comparable to the top 1 to 20 percent range of collegebound seniors’ scores. Emily Pattok of Hastings is one of 200 Michigan middle school students recognized during Northwest University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search Hats Off Recognition Ceremony for scores on a college entrance exam. With Pattok is Hastings Middle School geography teacher Steven Kogge, whom Pattok selected to be recognized at the ceremony for his support and encouragement of her academic achievements. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN The card’s lighter side by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist When it comes to a person’s Social Security card and number, in most cases the card is the number — that is, if someone knows their number, they don’t really need their card. That isn’t always the case. At times, a client may need to show a third party proof of their Social Security number. In such cases, that doesn’t mean a new Social Security card needs to be issued; a Social Security number printout should do the trick. The printout will serve as proof of a person’s Social Security number for most third parties. Clients can get a printout in the office on the spot, so there is no wait for the new card to arrive in the mail. The Social Security number printout is sort of like a lighter version of the Social Security card, but the documents we need to see are the same for a card or printout. To obtain either one, we need to see proof of identity, age and U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status. Find out exactly what we need for a specific client by visiting the flowchart at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.ht m. To learn more about the Social Security card and number (as well as the printout), visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Area Obituaries Lyle Miller Allie Mae Smith WOODLAN, MI - Lyle Miller (of Woodland) was born October 4, 1947 to G. Forest and Betty (Fisk) Miller in Hale. He was the sixth of 11 siblings. On June 4, 2013, at age 65, Lyle was welcomed into the loving arms of the Divine, from Saint Mary’s Lacks Cancer Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lyle attended country schools in the Hastings area and Hastings High School, and finished his education while in the Army. Lyle enlisted in the U.S. Army in November, 1964 to serve in missile radar defense and expert rifle, with an honorable discharge in July, 1971. He was trained at Ft. Gordon, GA and stationed at Ft. Polk, LA, Ft. Bliss, TX, Alaska, and Korea. He then went to driving school to become a professional driver and was employed with Bradford White Corp. from 1978 until he retired in 2005. Lyle was a fun-loving family man who dedicated many years of service to his country, to his church at Woodgrove Christian Parish, and volunteered with the youth community in Hastings. His beautiful spirit was readily evident to anyone who met him, especially his caregivers; he also had a special place in his heart for those less fortunate. He was a faithful steward of all God’s creatures, loved camping out and bonfires with the family at their woodsy acreage, surrounded by nature. Lyle’s unwavering cour-age, faith, and determination throughout his year-long battle with cancer forever left a mark on those who witnessed it, as a dynamic testimony of how he drew strength from his Lord. Lyle is survived by his loving wife, Laura (DeGroote); daughters, Tracey and Suzanne (Iyar) Mead; his siblings, Wilna (Robert) Bert-rand, Jean (Robert) Shoemaker, Marilynn (Bruce) Wright, Vern (Kris) Miller, Arlene (James) Maloney, Elaine (Patrick) Eckman, Alton (Rhoda) Miller, Alvin Miller, and June (Terrance) Miles. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Richard and Loren. Lyle’s memorial service was held Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings with Pastor Randall Bertrand officiating. Graveside services with military honors by American Legion Post 45 of Hastings was held at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter, the Hastings Skate Park through Barry Community Foundation, or the Michigan Audubon Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit us at girrbachfuneralhome.net to leave a message or memory to the family. HASTINGS, MI - Allie Mae Smith, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at her residence. Allie was born on August 11, 1921, the daughter of Clinton H. and Crystal C. (Card) Burpee. She attended Weeks School. Allie married Alonzo Smith on November 1, 1941. She was employed by Hastings Manufacturing from 1953 until retirement in 1986. Allie also worked at the Hastings Farm Market and was the market master for 15 years. She was an avid gardener her whole life. Allie also enjoyed canning and taking her canned goods to the fair. She enjoyed traveling to North Dakota to see her daughter and grandchildren. Allie also enjoyed genealogy and quilting. She was a member of the Historical Society of Hastings and Freeport. Allie was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo in 1998; her parents, Clinton and Crystal Burpee; sister, Gladys Rodewald; brothers, Elton (Pete), Kenneth, Gordon, Gerald, William, Merle, and Welton Burpee; sisters-in-law, Mary Burpee and Beth Burpee; son-in-law, William Elliott; and granddaughter, Denise Wellington. Allie is survived by her daughter, Virginia Elliot of North Dakota; son, John (Barbara) Smith of Hastings; daughter, Dorothy (Michael) Janose of Hastings; brother, Herbert Burpee; sisters, Dorothy Gorham and Nora (Larry) Butcher; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pennock Hospice. Arrangements made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. To sign the guest book, please visit the website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Charles Altoft DELTON, MI - Charles Altoft, age 81, of Delton, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. 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Inmans to celebrate Hudsons to celebrate golden wedding anniversary 50 years of marriage Lloyd and Claudette Hudson of Battle Creek will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on June 22 from 1-4pm at Hickory Corners Bible Church in Hickory Corners, MI. They were married on June 23, 1963 in Athens, MI. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with them and have cake and ice cream. No gifts, please. Ray and Mary (Crawley) Inman will celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 29, 2013. Join daughters Kim (David) Guerrero of San Antonio, Texas, Sue (Curt) Jacob and Cheryl (Rob) Luna of Hastings, along with their 10 grandchildren, for an open house at the couple’s home, 371 Clear Lake, Dowling, Michigan, from 1-4 p.m. No gifts, please! “Nationally Certified, Hometown Committed” WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION 77579010 Captain M. North straightened his sunglasses and put on his white cap. He was ready for another season of piloting the Barry County Bridge Barge up and down the Thornapple River. Bridge and cruising made a fine combination he had thought a year ago. Now into his second year, Captain M. North had a steady group of bridge aficionados and nature lovers ready to enjoy another year cruising from Port Charlton Park to Port Tyden Park and even as far as Port Irving on the northern part of the Thornapple River. As he looked over his boat, he knew that his passengers would be soon arriving for the afternoon cruise and bridge tournament. He was not disappointed. Just then, up came two of Captain North’s favorite bridge players. Rosy and Vera always had a positive attitude about their bridge-playing, and they were always finding fun things to laugh about. He guessed from their hurried gait that they had something to tell him. It was usually about a hand of bridge that they had just encountered. As partners for many years, they shared a lot of stories and hands with him for his entertainment as well as his education. True to form, up rushed Rosy and Vera. “Hello, Captain North. We have so much to tell you!” Captain North smiled. He knew that he was not only the captain but their captive for the next few minutes. They always tried to arrive early to tell him their latest adventure. The captain pulled up a chair at the closest table and beckoned for them to sit down. They began immediately when he asked, “So Vera and Rosy, where have you been since your return from the Gulf Shore area?” He knew that they wintered there and played bridge both with the snowbirds and the locals, probably doing quite well with each group. Rosy began in earnest. “Oh Captain North, you would not believe what happened to me just this week.” With a quizzical look, Captain North only nodded. Rosy continued, “I actually ended up in our wonderful local hospital with a much-needed operation. I did not even know I had to be operated on.” Captain North responded, “What do you remember?” “That is just the point, Captain North; I remember only a small part of it. The doctor who gave me the anesthetic told me that I would receive a milky substance as part of the operation. He called it “Milk of Amnesia.” Here Rosy and Vera burst into peals of laughter. Captain North could only smile at their enthusiastic humor. “And this must remind you of a bridge hand, no doubt?” he asked. “Why, yes, Captain North, it does,” joined in Vera with her eyes bright and twinkling. “Wait until you hear about our latest hand.” Captain North nodded and waited. Vera continued, “This hand is what we call a very bad distributional hand. Rosy was South as usual, and I was North. Rosy opened 1M, and well, we ended up at 6M before we knew what hit us.” Again, the two bridge partners chuckled some more. Here Rosy took over. “Captain North, unlike my surgery where I could remember nothing, this is a hand that I had to remember everything. That is not an easy thing to do, as you know.” The captain nodded again, and Rosy went on. “The lead of the AL was a standard lead, especially when West had overcalled early in the auction. When I saw the fine board that Vera had provided for me, I knew a lot immediately and could put my memory to the test.” Here Rosy took a sip of water from her water bottle. “As declarer, I remembered how important it is to make a plan as soon as the first card is played by your opponent. I thanked Vera and looked at the situation. I called for the 2L, and East showed out. I knew immediately where all of the diamonds were: six in the West hand, and Vera had the other seven.” Rosy paused again, “Now the question is what did East want to discard since the trick appeared to be West’s with the AL. The most obvious look at the dummy would show that North had four spade tricks but had a losing 2N. East had a spade to discard and still would have the setting trick possibly. East discarded a small spade on Trick one.” Rosy continued, “I trumped the AL with the 10M and drew four rounds of trump with everyone following. Now I had a count on all of the trump. They were all gone!” Here Vera and Rosy again broke into laughter. Poor Captain North. He nodded again. “So I knew the two red suits were all accounted for. I began the spades and immediately saw that West was out of spades, so I knew the spade suit as well. North had five, I had two, and East had six to begin with, but remember, she had pitched one on the first trick.” The Captain responded, “Yes, I remember.” “I drew four rounds of spades, and I stopped. I played the AK with both East and West following. I led my last little spade, the 2N, to the 10N left in the East hand. East was in a pickle with just two clubs left, and she had to lead a club to my waiting KK and QK. We made a small slam in hearts.” “So,” the Captain spoke as he stood up, “you in fact executed an end play and made your small slam.” “Well, I am no expert on that, Captain, but I do know I remembered enough to make a plan, thank my partner, and count the tricks as they showed up. I guess you could call that a good ending if you want to.” Here Vera and Rosy once again burst in laughter. The poor Captain North shook his head and could only marvel at his two favorite bridge players, Rosy and Vera. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Richard Douglas Lindsey, Dowling and Lauren Ashley Young, Delton. Jessie Joe Elliott, Hastings and Candice Erica Arent, Hastings. 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Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Alumni weekend is coming with the museum complex open and all Lake Odessa graduation composite photos on display, school memorabilia out for the pleasure of visitors with the entire exhibit open to the public whether one was a graduate or even a student. Then in the evening the alumni banquet will be at St. Edward’s Family Center with a social hour and meal. Reservations are limited to 300. Women of Central United Methodist Church had their annual excursion Monday on a trip to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute with speakers on conservation and lunch, followed by a visit and tour of Charlton Park. Alethians of Central United Methodist Church Tuesday held their annual picnic at the rural home of George and Cathy Carpenter of Sebewa Township. This was a noon gathering followed by business, which consisted mostly of plans for the annual chicken barbecue July 12. For several days last week, the railroad crossing on Second Street was closed for much-needed repairs. Days before that, another railroad improvement was finished. The sidewalk crossing of the siding to the west side location of Caledonia Farmers Elevator was finally completed after days on the project. The existing sidewalk was removed and then replaced with new tarvia. This was on the east side of Fourth Avenue. That siding is in frequent use because of all the cotton seed brought in on freight cars is dispensed from the west side location. The empty cars are then shuttled to the east side siding. It would be interesting to note how many carloads of cotton seed are brought in each month. Twin City Foods also makes use of its siding with the refrigerator cars often on their siding on or the spur line directly to the factory door on the west side of the original plant. The freezer place has been greatly expanded this year with a massive wing built to the west. A tall crane was in use daily for weeks. The parents of Rev. Karen Sorden arrived early and attended the morning service at Central United Methodist Church. The parents live in Grant. The Ionia County genealogical society met Saturday. President Lori Fox was the speaker of the day, relating guidelines and also some unique stories of what can be found or learned in cemeteries. A celebration of life for the late Norman Harris was held at their home Sunday with the pastor of Living Gospel Church presiding. This was followed by a bonfire and fellowship. Piano students of Patricia Werdon gave their annual recital at Central United Methodist Church Sunday, June 2. The piano students of Julie Klynstra had theirs Friday, May 31, also at Central. The adult children of Bob and Ginny Kruisenga plus the grandchildren were at the parental home the weekend to celebrate their mother’s belated birthday and an early Father’s Day. They came from Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Arizona. There is still time to enter nominations for the 2013 Janie Rodriguez award. EDWARD JONES Will you be able to retire when you want? Despite the soaring stock market of the past few years, some Americans are nervous about their ability to retire comfortably — or even retire at all. Consider these somewhat sobering statistics: • Almost half of American workers report being “not too confident” or “not at all confident” about being able to afford a comfortable retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey. The 28 percent who say they are “not at all” confident is the highest level recorded in the 23 years of this survey. • Between 2010 and 2012, the percentage of people 45 to 60 who planned to delay retirement rose to 62 percent from 42 percent, according to the Conference Board, a nonprofit business membership and research organization. If you’re in either of these groups — that is, if you’re concerned about having enough resources to enjoy your retirement years or you’re afraid that you’ll have to work longer than you anticipated — what can you do to possibly alleviate your worries? Your first step is to get specific about your retirement goals. Have you set a target date for your retirement yet? If so, how many years until you reach this date? Once you know when you want to retire, you’ll need to come up with some sort of “price tag” for your retirement years. By tak- ing into account your hoped-for lifestyle and your projected longevity, you should be able to develop a reasonably good estimate of how much money you’ll need as a retiree. You may find it helpful to work with a financial professional — someone with the tools and experience to plug in all the variables needed to calculate your retirement expenses. Next, review your retirement savings vehicles, such as your 401(k) and IRA. Are you contributing as much as you can afford to these accounts? Are you increasing your contributions when your salary rises? Within these vehicles, are you choosing an investment mix that can offer the growth you’ll need to accumulate a sufficient level of retirement savings? Even after you’ve “maxed out” on your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, you can find other tax-advantaged vehicles in which to invest for retirement. Again, your financial advisor can help you evaluate the ones that may be suitable for your needs. Still, even after maximizing your investments, you may come up short of what you’ll need, given your desired retirement date. Consequently, you may need to consider working a couple of extra years. If you like your career, you may find that moving out your retirement date isn’t so bad — you’ll bring in more earned income and you may be able to delay taking Social Security, which Valley Rally and car show to hit the streets of Nashville been donated by area sponsors and will be given away throughout the day, and a 50/50 raffle will be ongoing with drawings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Central Park. Food vendors will be in Central Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a variety of offerings and village-wide garage sales will be available for the bargain savvy. For more information on the car show, call Ralph Rasey, 517-285-3693. For NACC craft show and art raffle, call Shirley Dexter, 517852-0276. Fireworks will flare Friday by Shari Carney Staff Writer In a tradition dating back to the year 2000, the annual car show in Nashville is set for Saturday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. However. Valley Rally events began as early as Tuesday with the Blue Water Rockers playing on the lawn of Putnam District Library, launching the free summer concert series known as Lyrics on the Lawn. Friday evening, softball tournaments begin at Riverside Park at 6 p.m. Grace Community Church will host its annual karaoke night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Organizers assure there will be food, singing, games and family fun, all free to the community. Fireworks will light up the night sky at dusk behind the stores downtown. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including motorcycles and tractors will begin lining Main Street early Saturday morning. Registration for a 5K run/walk is from 7 to 7:45 a.m. behind the stores. The fire station on Main Street is hosting a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Directly across the street, the Friends of Putnam District Library will have a silent auction of painted chairs on the lawn of the library. The Friends will also have a book sale inside the library and children’s art activities available from the Thornapple Arts Council. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 36.16 -.05 AT&T 35.76 +.09 BP PLC 43.09 -.15 CMS Energy Corp 26.96 +.33 Coca-Cola Co 40.79 -.63 Conagra 34.03 +.50 Eaton 64.56 -1.03 Family Dollar Stores 63.23 +3.06 Fifth Third Bancorp 18.34 +.42 Flowserve CP 165.04 -1.80 Ford Motor Co. 15.51 -.27 General Mills 48.33 +.46 General Motors 33.93 -1.03 Intel Corp. 24.71 -.65 Kellogg Co. 63.00 +.05 McDonald’s Corp 98.23 -.14 Perrigo Co. 117.15 +2.53 Pfizer Inc. 28.42 +.76 Sears Holding 46.14 -1.90 Spartan Motors 5.99 -.04 Spartan Stores 19.18 +.22 Stryker 66.83 +.13 TCF Financial 14.26 +.09 Walmart Stores 75.25 -.69 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1378.52 $21.66 15,122 633M -20.08 -.88 -55 +91M What began as a one-day car show in downtown Nashville has turned into several days of activities, including concerts, fireworks, pancake breakfast, 5K run, raffles and more. Keeping true to its roots, though, antique cars will line the streets of Nashville Saturday, and the Michigan Department of Transportation has authorized closure of M-66 through Nashville. For the sports enthusiast, the softball tournament continues at Riverside Park. The Nashville Area Citizens Coalition is sponsoring a craft show, which will be in the parking lot adjacent to Maple Valley Pharmacy. NACC is also hosting a raffle of artwork by three local artists. Tickets will be available the day of the event and may be pur- THE COUNTY OF BARRY is ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for REPAIR of the ANIMAL SHELTER ROOF The closing date for the bid is July 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ANIMAL SHELTER ROOF BID”. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77579275 THE COUNTY OF BARRY is ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for ENTRY REPAIR The closing date for the bid is July 12, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ENTRY REPAIR”. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77579272 would eventually result in bigger monthly checks. Plus, you could postpone your withdrawals from your 401(k) and IRA, giving these accounts more time in which to potentially grow. (Keep in mind, though, that once you turn 70-1/2, you’ll have to start taking money from your 401(k) and your traditional IRA.) In any case, do what you can to retire when you want — but be flexible enough in your thinking so that you won’t be shocked or dismayed if you need to slightly extend your working years. By “covering your bases” in this way, you can be ready for whatever comes your way. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. chased in advance. The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope is hosting a silent auction with all proceeds to go to programs at that center. Car show organizers will have dash plaques for the first 200 vehicle entries, and more than 50 awards will be given, including “Best of Show.” Hundreds of door prizes have NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 11, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77579057 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a site plan and consider a special land use permit for a proposed new store/gas station to be located at 135 East Green Street. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77579238 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Talking with Fido by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Buster Brown, my big mutt from the dog pound, is now 10 years old. Perhaps because he’s a senior citizen, it took him a full week to learn how to operate the dog door I had installed last winter. He was used to going to the back door and barking to be let in or out. Once the dog door was there, I held it open, showing him the great outdoors, and encouraged him to go through it. I had to repeat this maneuver many times, patiently making happy noises when he ultimately would hop through the small door. I thought back to that week-long effort when I was reading Sean Senechal’s book Dogs Can Sign, Too. Senechal believes dogs can do much more than operate a simple dog door. Using signs, a person can make, coupled with those a dog can make, the idea is that people and their dogs can communicate with one another in a much richer way than we are used to with basic commands, such as “Come” or “Sit.” The system that Senechal has developed is called K9Sign language. Even with a young and willing dog, one teamed with a dedicated teacher, Senechal warns it takes a long time for a dog to learn signs he or she can make to communicate with a person. But of course, it’s also true it takes humans years to learn language. Although nothing about teaching animals a full language is uncontroversial, many people have thought that primates can learn sign language. Koko the gorilla and Washoe the chimpanzee are well known animals that mastered at least the basics of a sign-based language. But I had- n’t thought about a similar language for canines until I read Senechal’s book. K9Sign language is taught to interested people and their dogs at the AnimalSign Center in California. Skeptics can joke that only in California would there be such an institution, but Senechal takes the approach that she will presume our canine friends can learn language until it’s proven that they can’t. And it seems to me pretty clear that whether or not dogs can be taught a “true language,” any signs they can give us of their thinking is useful – and quite fun. Because dogs stand on their four feet, not having anything like hands available to make signs, the K9Signs have to differ quite a bit from American Sign Language. K9Signs are relatively few and simple. Foods are indicated by movement of the front left leg. Living animals are indicated my moving the rear left leg. Toys and other smaller movable objects are denoted by moving the right front leg. Large, inanimate objects are represented by movements of the hind right leg. Teaching dogs to use the signs is an art Senechal tries to explain in her book. Maybe if I read it aloud to Buster Brown we could get started learning how to communicate better — and about a wider range of topics than the dog door. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Page 9 Hastings City Band pre-dates Civil War Part II The following article appeared in the July 24, 1913, Hastings Journal Herald written by J. Lee Reed, veteran bandmaster. Here, he picks up with his memories of performances in the early years of the band. ***** Some of the experiences of the band I will relate as follows: At the time of the Vanderpool trial, which was held here in the old courthouse, the jurors were lodged at night in the ballroom of the Hastings House. This room extended out from the main part of the house as an “L.” Near and adjacent to the ballroom were several bedrooms, at least one of which was occupied, whether by a male or female was never learned. But, during the second piecethe band played, the window of one of the bedrooms was rudely opened. Simultaneous-ly with the raising of the window, something white like an earthen dish, presumably a wash bowl, gleamed in the dim light of the moon, and down came a quantity of water in the direction of the band, but without sufficient force to equal the distance between the window and where the band stood. On the morning of the 4th of July, 1858, the band got out before sunrise and went on the hill near the Wightman house to play a serenade for the people of the village. Our music books were placed on a big oak stump while playing. There was nearly a quarter of an inch of frost on top of the stump. That year there was a frost in the vicinity of Hastings every month in the year. In the spring of 1860, recruiting commenced, to raise soldiers for the army. During that summer, mass meetings were being held in various parts of Barry County. At the one held at Assyria Center, speakers from Hastings and Bellevue were engaged, and the brass band from here was taken along to inspire the speakers and enthuse the people. The grove where the speaking took place was some distance from the road, and the band marched in playing “Dixie.” As we got near the stand, the path took a short turn. Mr. Hadley, who was playing the big bass horn, was so intent looking on his music book that he did not notice the turn to be made and went straight ahead into a fallen treetop and fell down – horn, music and all. Bill Burgher was one of the speakers. His loyalty and courage was always a question of doubt among those who knew him best. But on this occasion, his enthusiasm had imbibed the sentiment of the occasion to such an extent that he must have forgotten or disregarded the importance of the declaration he was about to make. I suppose he had intended that his oratory should be sufficiently forcible to win a number of enlistments from among the young men assembled. His spasmodic zeal led him to say that he had determined to raise a company and go down south expressly to let daylight shine through those rebels, but he never went, and I presume did not intend to any of the time. About the first of April 1861, George Smith, then editor of the Hastings Banner, got up a company here, most of whom lived in Barry County, and a considerable of them lived in Hastings. At that time, the Third Regiment of Infantry was being raised at Grand Rapids, and it was understood that Smith’s company was to join this regiment. When the day came for us to start for Grand Rapids, teams were provided for our transportation, and as all assembled at Burch’s hotel, which was located where the Barry Hotel now stands, and after some delay, the wagons were loaded and the procession ready to start. It was arranged that we should make a little parade before our final departure. At that particular time, the band was either busted or was fearful of encountering some of those southern fellows that Bill Burgher purposed to let daylight shine through. At any rate, the band did not go along; but we had, however, fixed up a drum corps consisting of the following men: Leonard Powers, fifer; Lee Reed, cornet; Simeon Bentley, drummer; Tommy Robinson, drummer; John Tilner, bass drum. The column started with the drummers in the head wagon. The line of march was up main street to the west side of the courtyard, then to the Presbyterian church, thence east to Creek Street, [Michigan Avenue] thence north to the place of starting, but we did not stop there, and instead continued up main street and on our way to Grand Rapids. I shall never forget the scene as we passed up main street the second time playing “The Girl I Left Behind Me.” People had come from far and near to see us off. You may easily imagine that this final parting of loved ones was the occasion for grevious manifestation. There were but few eyes undimmed with tears. After we got well underway and the solemn scene of our leaving had partially left us, a more cheerful mood had settled over us and we began to enjoy the situation. While there was nothing of special interest transpired on the way, there was considerable fun among the men in each of the wagons. In due time, we arrived at our destination, in the best of spirits. The night of our arrival, we were quartered in a large hall and slept on the bare floor under an army blanket provided by the regiment, which was quartered on the [Kent County] fairgrounds and assigned to bunks that had been prepared for us in one of the buildings there. I was assigned to the band. The leader of the band was a German by the name of Jacob Stieg. The band consisted of 21 members. After a delay of several weeks, we were finally mustered into the U.S. service, and arrived in Washington about the latter part of June 1861. About the 18th of July, we started for Bull Run and took part in that important battle. On our way there, while peacefully sleeping at night, there was an alarm. Some of the guards dimly saw a commotion among the horses of one of the batteries that was with us, and supposed it to be an attack of rebel cavalry and began shooting. This aroused our entire command and created a small panic among the soldiers; they were all new soldiers and easily frightened. However, in the darkness, none of us knew what was going to happen. Our band all occupied one Sibley tent that night, and naturally there was more or less confusion in so hastily getting our clothes on, nor is it strange that one should accidently get into some other man’s shoes and coat in the darkness. When we started from Chain Bridge where we camped, some of the boys had drawn new clothing, shoes, etc. I drew a pair of new government shoes, which after two days’ marching had become so tight and so short for my feet that I had to cut the uppers away around the toe of both shoes. Charley Axtel was a member of the band and lay next to me that night in the tent. He was a larger man than myself and had big feet. It so happened that I was the last one who left the tent during the excitement and could not find my shoes. After making inquiry of all the boys, my shoes could not be found, but when daylight came, I happened to look at Charley’s feet and discovered he had my shoes on, and his toes stuck out over the sole of the shoes all of two inches, and he had not discovered it himself. I was with this band something more than a year, when the War Department, by general order, discharged all the regimental bands, retaining only those who wished to remain to make a brigade band. I came home and after a few months, I re-enlisted as leader of the 11th Michigan Cavalry Band, which had to be made up of enlisted men from the ranks by detail of the colonel of the regiment. The regiment was quartered at Kalamazoo. NOTE: The Hastings City Band began its 2013 season Wednesday, June 12. Free concerts on the Barry County Courthouse lawn continue each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. through July 10. (To be continued) CITY OF HASTINGS WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS Sealed proposals for the construction of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project will be received by the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, until 2:00 PM, Local Time on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. Preliminary Qualification Submittals from Blower Manufacturers as described in the Specifications will be received by the ENGINEER, until 5:00 PM Local Time on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. The submittals will be evaluated based on expected annual power cost and initial purchase price and then a preferred Blower Manufacturer and price will be published by Addendum for bidders to use. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant, 225 North Cass Street, Hastings, MI 49058 at 9:00 AM, Local Time on Thursday, June 27, 2013. At the meeting, the specifics of the project will be discussed and a site tour will be held following the meeting. Bidders shall review and comply with the Instructions to Bidders, which are incorporated by reference, and carefully review all Contract Documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted after the exact time specified for, receipt will not be considered. The Contracts will consist of the following principal items of work and appurtenances as specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings. Early members of Hastings City Band answered the call to duty during the U.S. Civil War. James Lee Reed tells of sleeping in a Sibley tent, like the one shown here in a sketch by Herbert E. Valentine composed near Annapolis, Md. (Courtesy of National Archives) NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on July 3, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Lisa White 11350 Long Point Dr., Plainwell, MI 49080, seeking a variance from the side yard setback requirement set forth in Section 4.20 “Accessory Buildings,” to allow for the construction of a detached garage. The subject property 11350 Long Point Dr. - 08-12-320-024-00, is located within the “R2” Residential District. 2. A request by Jim Cary 10807 Shelp Lake Dr., Delton, MI 49046, seeking a variance from the front yard setback requirement set forth in Section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots”, to allow for the construction of an addition to a single family dwelling. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. 77579236 Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor Description of Work Improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant including the installation of a 650 kW standby generator, installation of a new Turbo Blower and controls, addition of a post-aeration system, replacement of sludge telescoping valves, installation of an odor control chemical feed system, installation of algae brushes on the secondary clarifiers and all other related work as shown on the Contract Documents entitled: CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN WWTP IMPROVEMENTS, SRF NO. 5533-01, HRC JOB NO. 20110492. Blower Manufacturer’s Preliminary Submittal Manufacturers of the High Speed Turbo Blower Equipment furnished on this project shall be required to submit to the Engineer, information on the guaranteed power use at distinct evaluation points and the blower purchase price including manufacturing and delivery as outlined in the specifications. The Engineer will then issue an Addendum prior to the Bid Date advising the Bidders of the selected manufacturer and the maximum price to be used in the bid to pay the Blower Manufacturer for the blower and all services required under the project specifications. All installation costs shall be anticipated and included within the Bid. Plans and Specifications and Bid Proposal Forms are only available online. In order to obtain access to bidding documents, bidders must register by accessing the following web page: <http://www.hrc-engr.com/bidtabs/> Once the registration information is entered, instructions for site access will then be emailed. Plan Rooms, Subcontractors and Suppliers are also required to register, obtain and print their own information using this site. All bidders will be required to register as plan holders. Failure to register may result in the Bidder not being informed of an Addendum, and lack of acknowledgement may result in the bid being rejected as nonresponsive. Registered Bidders shall be responsible for checking the bidding site for addenda prior to the time of receipt of bids. Questions regarding this project should be addressed to: Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., 801 Broadway NW, Ste 215, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, via email at: Bid-20110492@hrc-engr.com. Contractors or Subcontractors performing the work of this contract shall be required to submit previous relevant experience in order to be considered. Proposals submitted by Bidders who have been debarred, suspended, or made ineligible by any Federal Agency will be rejected. Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid. Each bid proposal shall be submitted on the proposal forms provided and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, executed by the bidder and Surety Company, payable to the City of Hastings in the amount of Five Percent (5.00%) of the accompanying bid. Proposal Guarantee shall provide assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute the necessary Contract with the City of Hastings. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance, Labor and Material, and Maintenance and Guarantee Bonds. The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding. Use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: In accordance with EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program in procurement under the assistance programs, respondents to this RFP are encouraged to include minority and women’s businesses as part of the project, if possible. The respondents must follow the six Good Faith Efforts stated in 40 CFR 33 Subpart C and must submit the completed Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Good Faith Efforts worksheet and supporting documentation with the bid proposal. Failure to submit this information may deem the bid as non-responsive. The bidder shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including without limitation the Equal Employment and Disadvantaged Business Regulations. Thomas Emery City Clerk/Treasurer 77579264 �Page 10 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Perpetual agreements, sexton’s house divide city council by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer There was some dissension among the ranks about how some of the Is should be dotted and the Ts crossed, but the City of Hastings is now poised and ready to assume ownership and operation of Riverside Cemetery. Monday evening, the Hastings City Council approved a series of resolutions, agreements that transferred ownership and assets of the cemetery from Riverside Cemetery Company to the city, effective Monday, July 1. Most of the agreements, resolutions and motions were approved unanimously, but not all. The resolution to amend the city charter to allow the levy of up to 1 mill for the operation, maintenance and improvement of the cemetery, the real estate transfer agreement, perpetual care trust fund transfer agreement, resolution to transfer proceeds of the perpetual care trust to the Barry Community Foundation, resolution establishing fees and charges, and a motion awarding a bid for fireproof document storage were all approved unanimously. The agreement to transfer perpetual care trust fund agreements and a motion to secure the former sexton’s house and have it torn down after the current tenant moves out, were approved, by a 7-2 vote. Trustees Brenda McNabb-Stange and Don Bowers dissented on the asset transfer vote. “I don’t think we can approve this; the agreement is not complete,” said McNabbStange during discussion preceding the vote. “It lists the cemetery sales lots, interment not incurred, and it’s blank; perpetual urn care, that’s blank; annual urn care agreements, that’s blank. We haven’t seen an example of what any of these look like ... We shouldn’t approve a document that isn’t complete.” City attorney Stephanie Fekkes said she had forwarded lot sales documents to Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield to share with council members. Mansfield said he had shown the blank version to McNabb-Stange. “It is my understanding that that was the standard form used whenever there was a lot sale,” said Fekkes. Fekkes said that the exact number of lot sales, perpetual and annual urn care agreements were not available. Bob Byington, the attorney for the Riverside Cemetery Company, provided estimated numbers based on cemetery records. “It is difficult to estimate the total number of lots that have been sold,” he said. “There are approximately 7,800 burials that have taken place at the cemetery in the past, and we estimated that there is somewhere around 1,500 lots that have been sold and are not yet occupied.” “So we have no idea who has a right to be buried there,” said McNabb-Stange. “You certainly do,” said Byington. “There’s been roughly 3,000 cemetery deeds granted, and those names are on each one of those deeds that are in possession of the city since, like, February.” Mansfield said the records will be transferred to a more usable format on an electronic database. “Right now we have reams and reams and reams of records, and to go in and sort them out is very cumbersome, very time-consuming,” he said. “We have not done that to date; but, we have the physical documents to do that in the future.” McNabb-Stange said there was nothing in the cemetery lot sale agreement regarding perpetual care. Fekkes said, and Byington concurred, that the perpetual and urn care agreements were separate documents. “I’m not talking about urn care; I’m talking about perpetual care,” said McNabb-Stange. “I’m talking about mowing, upkeep, roads, anything like that that is normal perpetual care... The 15 percent that you [those who purchase lots] put in the perpetual care fund, that is for that kind of thing. The perpetual urn care is a totally different arrangement. There is nothing in here where we have obligated ourselves, or I should say Riverside Cemetery, to do anything with regard to the cemetery. Correct?” “Somewhere in that soliloquy there is a question, but I’m not sure what that is,” said Byington. “Is it in fact correct that there is no obligation to maintain the cemetery?” asked McNabb-Stange. “When people bought their lots, all they got was the right to be buried there, and there was no obligation on the part of the corporation to upkeep anything.” “I’m not sure what the purpose of the question is,” said Byington. “I’m just asking if that was in fact the case,” said McNabb-Stange. “When a fund was created out of the money that the people paid, that was meant to be to upkeep the cemetery, no commitment was ever made to anybody at the cemetery to do so. Correct?” Fekkes tried rephrase McNabb-Stange’s question. “The 15 percent of the lot sales that went to the perpetual trust fund was for the permanent maintenance, basically, of Riverside Cemetery,” Fekkes said. “So there is a percentage of the sale of every lot that went to the continued maintenance of Riverside Cemetery, and that’s the trust fund that is basically controlled by state statutes and is now under the administration of Hastings City Bank. So, while I don’t believe it is in that, in my opinion, by virtue that 15 percent of the lot sales went to the perpetual care fund there was an ongoing obligation that is assumed by the cemetery.” Byington said that about 50 years ago the state amended the Cemetery Regulation Act; prior to that, lot owners paid an annual fee for cemetery maintenance. “That program was eliminated, and the perpetual care fund was created at that point,” he said. “The perpetual care fund, simply provided funds in interest and dividends only to the cemetery for the purpose of maintaining the cemetery into the future. It really is as simple as that.” “So our obligation, our continuing obligation, as a city is to continue following the law; we don’t have any obligations to the people,” said McNabb-Stange. Byington said that municipally owned cemeteries were not bound by the same rules and regulations as privately owned cemeteries. “So we don’t have to worry about there being any additional obligations to the people over and above what we’re required as a municipal cemetery,” said McNabb-Stange. Fekkes said the city would be regulated by the Municipal Cemetery Act. “The state is not going to come in and take any regulatory oversight of the cemetery once it is assumed by the city. We have no licensing, we have no reporting requirements, or anything like that,” she said. “What I’m trying to get at is, what obligations are we assuming in doing this?” asked McNabb-Stange. “If we assume these contracts, the cemetery lot sales contracts, then, obviously, because the municipal statutory requirements for a municipal cemetery are different, we don’t have to worry about there being additional obligations on the lot sale agreements.” “What you would be doing, in my estimation, is saying you would honor the sales that have taken place prior to your acquisition of the assets and you are going to allow their remains or cremains to be interred in the lot they have previously purchased,” said Fekkes. “The city then has to make its own rules and regulations, as part of the proposed ordinance about how you are going to operate that cemetery.” McNabb-Stange then said she hadn’t seen a perpetual urn care agreement. “There are no agreements, per se,” said Byington. “There isn’t some contract that I can produce for you that says, ‘Here’s what we’re going to do,’ there is simply notations on the cards of individual owners that are generated at the time a cemetery deed is created.” “So there is really no perpetual urn care agreements, per se, it’s just some obligations that you want us to assume then?” asked McNabb-Stange. Byington said it was up to the council to determine if the city should assume those agreements. “What I will say is that the people who have paid lump sums in the past, for that perpetual urn care, that they certainly have an expectation that that is going to be fulfilled,” he said. “If the city decides they want to break that obligation, that is up them.” Byington said about 300 perpetual and about 120 annual urn care agreements are currently in place. “Annual urn care would expire at the end of this year; whether that program is contin- LIMITED TAX PLEDGE NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a meeting of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan. At said meeting, the Board of Education will consider for approval its proposed State Aid Note (Limited Tax - General Obligation). The proposed State Aid Note (Limited Tax - General Obligation), if issued, will contain the limited tax full faith and credit pledge of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan. DATED OF MEETING: June 17, 203 PLACE OF MEETING: Hastings Middle School Multi-Purpose Room 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan HOUR OF MEETING: 7:30 o’clock., p.m. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: 269-948-4400 BOARD MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Hastings Middle School 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan Donna L. Garrison Secretary, Board of Education NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION Notice Is Hereby Given to you as a person liable for an assessment that the Board of Determination, composed of Charlie Boulter, Robert Houtman, Brad Carpenter or alternate: Craig Stolsonburg, will meet on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 6:30 P.M., at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058, to hear all interested persons and evidence and to determine whether the drain in Drainage District No.1, known as the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1, as prayed for in the Petition to clean out, relocate, widen, deepen, straighten, tile, extend, or relocate along a highway, dated April 9, 2013, is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare of Hastings Charter Township in accordance with Sections 72 and 191 of Act No. 40, P.A. 1956, as amended, and for the protection of the public health of the following cities, villages and townships: Hastings Charter Township. Proceedings conducted at this public hearing will be subject to the provision of the Michigan Open Meetings Act and you are further notified that information regarding this meeting may be obtained from the County Drain Commissioner. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the County Drain Commissioner at the number noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Minutes of the meeting will be on file in the following offices: You Are Further Notified, that persons aggrieved by the decisions of the Board of Determination may seek judicial review in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry within ten (10) days of the determination. Russ Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 77578919 (269) 945-1385 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a draft ordinance creating a new B-6 Zoning District that can be applied to properties along South Hanover Street that are currently zoned B-2 General Business. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77579240 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 17 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the system’s proposed 2013-2014 budget. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 2013-2014 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2013-2014 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. The property tax millage rate, proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget, will be a subject of the hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Donna L. Garrison, Secretary Hastings Board of Education ued is entirely up to the city,” he said. Fekkes asked Byington what services were provided for annual or perpetual urn care. “From what I understand, the urns are turned right-side up, the family then decides to plant either live flowers or place artificial flowers in the urns,” said Byington. “If they place live flowers, then through the course of the summer months they are obligated to weed and water those urns that are full of live plants, and then, in the fall, to turn the urns back over for the winter months.” McNabb-Stange asked if the city would be responsible for weeding and watering. “The cemetery is right now, the city doesn’t own it yet,” said Byington. Bowers asked for clarification that 1,500 lots have been sold that remain unused. Byington said that was correct. “That is $460,000 worth of lots,” said McNabb-Stange. “With regard to the perpetual urn care agreements, I think we understand that there was some exchange of funds in the past, but I have no idea how much that was,” said Mansfield. “It is not in an account anywhere separate from the other accounts of the cemetery, so apparently it has been used. I just don’t know how we can assume that many contracts, particularly with the extent of the services provided. “The annual urn care agreements, I think for one more summer, we can probably accommodate that,” he said. “We could probably maintain the urns for one more year similar to the way they are being maintained right now.” Mansfield said that the City has not established fees for urn care, because which services would be included in the agreement has not been determined. Bowers asked if there was time limit on the use of a cemetery lot once it has been purchased. Mansfield said the proposed ordinance, establishing the rules regulations for the cemetery and establishing the Riverside Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board, addresses the issue. “In the ordinance, it says that we’re going to send a notice if it isn’t used in 50 years,” he said. “‘Do you still have interest in it? If not, let us know.’ Some may never be used.” “I think 50 years is a lot to be empty,” said Bowers. “We got to find some way to take care of that.” As Mayor Frank Campbell prepared to call for the vote on the agreement, McNabbStange said she thought more details need to be included regarding urn and perpetual care. “Whatever we do in those areas should be dealt with because they are just notes on cards, not agreements to be included,” she said. She also said she believed it was conflict of interest for council members who own lots at the cemetery to vote on the agreement. Fekkes said she disagreed. “I don’t believe the financial interest rises to the level where it requires you to abstain,” Fekkes said. “I think when they talk about financial, pecuniary, interest you have to receive some type of financial gain off of the result. A nominal gain is not a pecuniary interest as defined by the state laws and [Attorney general]’s opinions that are out there.” Mansfield presented a report from Professional Code Inspectors regarding the former sexton’s house at the cemetery. The consensus among council members was to not continue to use the house as a rental property because of the cost of repairs and improvements to bring it up to current city code. “We would like to know what direction you would like us to head,” Mansfield said. “You do have a pretty extensive list of repairs that are required on that home; some of which you would need repaired, certainly, before you would let someone occupy it again.” Mansfield said he talked to some contractors who estimated that the work to bring the house up to rental standard could cost at least $40,000. Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer Tom Emery said he believed the house’s appraised value was around $50,000. Mansfield suggested the house could be secured until the advisory board could be established and consulted regarding what should be done with the house. Trustee Bill Redman made a motion that Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at: Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings the house and its garage be torn down upon the city assuming ownership of the cemetery and its assets. The motion was supported by trustee Dave Jasperse. Trustee Barry Wood questioned the expense of tearing down the house. “Personally, I think it is premature,” said McNabb-Stange. Wood, McNabb-Stange and mayor pro-tem Dave Tossava voted against the motion, which passed 6-3. In other business, the council conducted a first reading of a proposed ordinance that would establish rules and regulations for the cemetery and create a cemetery preservation advisory board. McNabb-Stange asked that city staff add a definition of annual and perpetual urn care in that ordinance before it is presented to the council for a second reading and approval. LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas J. King, a single man and Molea A. Weaver, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146974, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($129,451.78) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 Hill Top Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to Plat recorded in Liber 5 of Plats Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 13, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-001395 77579259 (06-13)(07-04) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated March 30, 2011 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank and recorded on April 1, 2011, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 201104010003645 and a mortgage made on August 28, 2009, by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife to Union Bank, and recorded on September 4, 2009, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 200909040008964, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, Twenty-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($28,456.63) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 9.5%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CIY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578615 Telephone: 517-886-7176 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd P. Greenwald, a married man joined by Monica Schultz-Greenwald, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161780, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on January 30, 2013 in instrument 2013-001183, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred EightyEight and 79/100 Dollars ($108,188.79). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36, distant 990 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36, 660 feet; thence East parallel with South line of said Section 36, 330 feet, more or less, to the center line of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road, 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36, thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the place of beginning, except the South 240 feet thereof. Also known for tax purposes as: Commencing 990 feet East of the Southwest corner, Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence North 660 feet; thence East 330 feet; thence South 660 feet; thence West 330 feet to point of beginning. Except the South 240 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #417019F01 77578814 (05-30)(06-20) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Mugridge, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, its successors and assigns dated the 12th day of May, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 17th day of May, 2005, in document no: 1146621 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2005-AA6, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $76,423.09 (seventy-six thousand four hundred twenty-three and 09/100) plus accrued interest at 2.875% (two point eight seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 20th day of June, 2013, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Middleville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO WIT: UNIT 9, EAST TOWN HOMES CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1074113, AS AMENDED, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 23, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Commonly known as: 136-1 Irving Road, Unit 9 Parcel Number 08-41-195-009-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77578788 WWR# 10112500 (05-23)(06-13) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph E. Price, Gereline Price, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 3, 2005 and recorded October 12, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154351, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 75/100 Dollars ($112,791.75) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, State of Michigan, and described as follows:The East 30 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, except: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2649.60 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 493.28 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2054.82 feet along the West line of the East 30 acres of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 427.28 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds East 594.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 66.0 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005834 77578897 (05-30)(06-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M Goggins and Melissa H Goggins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Funds Direct its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instrument 1102727, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight and 15/100 Dollars ($104,838.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 20, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1225 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings; Also those parts of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek; Also the North 21 feet of Lot 3 of Block 28 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying West of Fall Creek, all according to the recorded plats thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 23, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #398048F01 77578781 (05-23)(06-13) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David M. Raub, a single man and Scott Brayton, a single man, both of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated September 7, 2007 and recorded on September 17, 2007 in Instrument No. 20070917-0002073 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, the Modification of Mortgage dated March 6, 2009 and recorded on April 17, 2009 in Instrument No. 20090417-0004213 and the Modification of Mortgage dated April 10, 2011, duly executed by David M. Raub, Michael Raub and Annette Raub, and recorded on May 18, 2011 in Instrument No. 201105180005150 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 10, 2013, and recorded on January 18, 2013 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in 2013-000743, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of One Hundred FiftyEight Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($158,167.63), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 7.950%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel 1 A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan being described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Corner of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 665.96 feet along the North line of said Section 25 to the point of beginning of the following described parcel; thence South 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds east, 707.37 feet; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 330.00 feet to the West line of the East 30 acres (prorated) of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds North, 707.37 feet along said West line to the North line of said Section 25; thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. P.P. #08-10-025-006-10 which has an address of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77579229 (616) 235-5500 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Ralph Getman, currently deceased and Jackie Getman, a single woman, of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated March 12, 2002 and recorded on May 9, 2002 in Instrument No. 1080212 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 2, 2012, and recorded on August 13, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012-003171, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($37,748.67), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 9.450%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel B-2: That part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 931.05 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 386.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 247.5 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 58’16” West 386.85 feet along the South line of the North 1100 feet of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 00’00” East 241.36 feet to the place of beginning. Easement description: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: that part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East, 711.05 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 606.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 66.0 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 07’06” West 606.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00’32” East 66.0 feet to the place of beginning of this easement. P.P. #08-07-013-002-10 which has an address of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77579224 (616) 235-5500 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, you damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Ronald L. Elliston and Kerry Elliston to Educational Community Credit Union dated May 7, 2010, and recorded on May 18, 2010 at Document Number 201005180004916 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $202,849.41. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: LOCATED IN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID 1/4 SECTION, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO OTHERS, VIZ: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30; FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 150 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET,THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 110 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET, THENCE WEST 330 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE WEST 480 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 649 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY IN SAID HIGHWAY 165 FEET, THENCE EAST 264 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY, 165 FEET, THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES, 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 360.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04’27’ WEST 300 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 302.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 ; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07’ 45’ EAST 300 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36’27’ WEST 302.90 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 8425 Marsh Road, Plainwell, MI 49080 During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By:______________________________ Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579242 (269) 382-3703 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight and 79/100 Dollars ($135,948.79) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel A (3.33 Acres)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1309.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the West line of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 220.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 660.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 220.00 feet along the South line of the North 660.00 feet of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 to the West line of said East 1/2 Northwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 660.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel C (4.1 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 430.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 601.72 feet to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 55 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds East 411.46 feet along said traverse line to the South line of the North 660.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 939.69 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 230.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 77578892 (05-30)(06-20) DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 24, 2013, at 6:45 o’clock p.m., In Room 32 in the Upper Elementary School at 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2013-2014 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2013-2014 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2013-2014 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Superintendent’s office, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. 77579222 Kelli Martin, Secretary �Page 12 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Court security among many budget items to be balanced by county STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13026402-DE Estate of Robert A. Hamblin, Jr., Deceased. Date of birth: 08/20/1960. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert A. Hamblin, Jr., died 03/01/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Nancy VanderSalm, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/11/2013 Trudy Y. Luedecking P41260 P.O. Box 593 Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (269) 381-3053 Nancy VanderSalm 7642 Foxwood Richland, MI 49083 77579257 (269) 629-4353 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Decedent: Daniel Kavanaugh. Date of Birth: March 30, 1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Daniel Kavanaugh, who lived at 9473 North 42nd Street, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 died April 12, 2013. There is no probate estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Daniel Kavanaugh or The Daniel Kavanaugh Trust dated August 15, 1996, will be forever barred unless presented to Matthew Kavanaugh, the named Co-Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6-7-13 Michele C. Marquardt DeMent and Marquardt, PLC 211 E. Water Street, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 343-2106 Matthew Kavanaugh 5148 Mapleridge Drive Portage, MI 49024 77579234 (269) 615-1321 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five and 38/100 Dollars ($186,895.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F01 77578906 (05-30)(06-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Gibson, a Married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2011, and recorded on June 13, 2011 in instrument 201106130005796, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty and 90/100 Dollars ($123,330.90). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Southeastern Village No. 2, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 43. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 13, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425783F01 77579217 (06-13)(07-04) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in a mortgage dated September 15, 2007 by Warren J. Williams and Susanne K. Williams, husband and wife, to Union Bank and recorded on September 15, 2007, in the Barry County Register of Deeds at Document 20070926-0002437, on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of April 26, 2013, the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifty-Five and 74/100 Dollars ($37,955.74) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the above mortgages, and the Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court of Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid on the mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.9%, the expenses and charges of sale, including reasonable attorney fees, provided by law and in the mortgages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The parcel will be sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise selected by Union Bank. The land and premises in the mortgages mentioned is described as follows: THE EASTERLY 44 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND THE WESTERLY 38 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALL OF BLOCK 8, THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commonly known as: 522 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 Tax ID# 08-55-100-029-50 The length of the redemption period will be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to this Notice, then under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. MORTGAGEE: Prepared By: Peter A. Teholiz (P34265) Union Bank THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48908-0857 77578609 Telephone: 517-886-7176 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHERYL A. SPENCER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN and IONA M. WALLACE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on June 30, 2005, in Document No. 1148800, and rerecorded on May 20, 2013 in and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($171,363.57), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 27, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 5, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST SECTION LINE 925.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE 671.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST LINE OF COTTAGE DRIVE AS PLATTED 400.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 669.27 FEET TO THE EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST ON SAID EAST SECTION LINE 400.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005087 FHA (0577578911 30)(06-20) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING June 4, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Approved with correction minutes from the May 7, 2013 board meeting. Treasurer’s report read and put on file. Fire Department, Library report and Orangeville Community Outreach reports received. Approved motion to accept bid from Anderson Asphalt Maintenance for applying asphalt sealer on township parking lot. Approved motion to accept bid from G Arnsman Septic Inc. to place asphalt millings on cemetery drives. Approved motion for treasurer to purchase a computer. Approved paying of the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy-Clerk Attested to by 77579077 Thomas Rook-Supervisor SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting June 10, 2013 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 pm Approved: Previous minutes Bills Hope Township Principles of Governance Letter of appreciation to Bill Russell Sue Gray’s horse grazing on township land Resolution 2013-10 Delton Fire Dept Agreement Board of Review resignation and new appointments Fall cleanup day Sept. 28, 2013 Adjourned 7:25 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77579255 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1, 2013. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purpose of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable William M. Doherty Barry County Trial Court, Family Division 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 77579007 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Billy J. Smith and Lisa K. Smith, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2001 and recorded January 2, 2002 in Instrument Number 1072232, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 10/100 Dollars ($43,293.10) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 46 and 47 of William C. Shultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002648 77578983 (06-06)(06-27) by Doug VanderLaan Editor Budget season has arrived in Barry County and, at their meeting Tuesday, commissioners began planning the hunt for the revenue needed to meet their project limits for the 2014 fiscal year that begins Nov. 1. One project evaluated again Tuesday came in the requested response from the court security committee detailing recommendations for higher security at both the county courthouse and the courts and law building. The committee, made up of Barry County Trial Court judges William Doherty, Amy McDowell and Michael Schipper, met May 24 to formulate a specific proposal for commissioners to consider. The committee made recommendations for “immediate or near future” actions in two areas: court security staffing and capital improvements to the two buildings themselves. Staffing recommendations centered on fulltime manned magnetometers at each building and provided staffing options with estimated costs for county deputies or contracted employees. Those options ranged from a minimum of one half-time contracted employee at $14,880 per year to a two-magnetometer/two full-time deputies arrangement at a maximum estimated cost of $322,552. Four prioritized capital improvement recommendations were offered: panic buttons throughout both buildings to quickly alert law enforcement officers of a potential problem, bullet-proof glass at all payment and guest greeting areas, single-access entry and exits with all other doors permanently closed or accessible only for emergencies or for employees using access cards, and cameras installed at access points and other areas to monitor individuals accessing and leaving the buildings. “We’ll talk about the proposal at our strategic planning meeting [July 1],” said Barry County Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg following Tuesday’s meeting. “We’ve also asked for costs on the capital improvement items.” Those costs will be amongst many to be considered during a 2014 budget formulation process that County Administrator Michael Brown addressed again with commissioners Tuesday. Brown reminded commissioners of a schedule that this month has county departments forwarding their budgets to Brown for review. During July, Brown will “form up” those budgets by discussing changes with individual department heads, then, in August, he will submit a draft budget to commissioners for review. Tuesday, Brown also provided preliminary word that the county would be receiving an estimated $917,419 in revenue-sharing from the state, an increase of 4.8 percent and a number that represents a sizable portion of the county’s general fund budget. “As you hear discussion relative to revenue sharing, you also may hear discussion about the fact that it’s down 21 percent,” cautioned Brown. “Both figures are accurate.” Brown went on to explain that the state’s shift of a tax collection day provided additional revenue in 2012 that eased some of the state’s pressure in providing revenue-sharing payments to local municipalities. Although the state is committed, Brown said, to continuing its revenue-sharing program, it may always be under threat given the state’s financial difficulties. “The most important thing you can do,” posed Brown, “is to continue to advocate for what that revenue-sharing money is used for. It’s important money relative to people and to programming.” Commissioners will discuss both revenue and planning projects at the Monday, July 1, strategic planning meeting that is scheduled for 9 a.m. in the board’s meeting chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. In other business during Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners: • Approved the 2013 tax rate request as required by the state in order for the county to collect summer taxes. The report from Equalization Director Tim Vandermark that property valuations have increased 1.35 percent will mean an increase in revenue to the county budget. • Approved a bid from Moss Telecom to replace the county’s telephone and voice mail system at a cost not to exceed $85,000. Payment will be made from the data processing fund. • Approved claims in the amount of $36,593, pre-paid invoices in the amount of $2,999,907, and commissioner’s payroll in the amount of $6,900. • Received an update presentation from Jan McLean, executive director of the Barry County Mental Health Authority. McLean reviewed the agency’s growth since its founding in 1974 as well as the breadth of its responsibilities and its programs. BCMH served 2,236 clients in fiscal year 2011. Its budget has grown from $47,000 in 1974 to $6.9 million in 2012. In December 2008, BCMH merged with Barry County Substance Abuse Services, and, with its current 70 employees, provides intensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse services for adults and children throughout Barry County, primarily to those who are indigent and Medicaid-eligible. “I want to call you out for being very, very efficient in all the meetings I attended,” complimented Commissioner Ben Geiger, who, until recently, served as the county board’s liaison member to the mental health board. “In the meeting we attended in Kalamazoo, I remember that Barry County was always a leader in how we deliver services.” The board next meets for a committee of the whole session Tuesday, June 18, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the courthouse. 77579022 77579025 LEGAL NOTICES See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Page 13 SPLASH PAD, continued page 1 comes in, they will get it installed.” Girrbach also provided the council with an update on Phase II of the Riverwalk Trail. He said the city had received confirmation that a property owner along the trail had agreed to sign a grading permit. “Once we have received it, we will be able to submit the entire plan to the (Michigan Department of Natural Resources for final approval,” he said. “We expect to be able to let the project for bids as soon as we receive approval from the MDNR with construction to begin thereafter.” Girrbach said the cement slab has been poured and the half pipe purchased for the skate park with donated funds has been assembled and installed by the youths who use the skate park and other local volunteers. “I got a phone call from a gentleman in Holland, Michigan, today that read about the skate park in the newspaper and he wants to bring a youth group down here to skate on half pipe, seeing as how they don’t have anything like that in their area,” he said. “John [Hastings community development director John Hart] is coordinating that with Pastor Randall [Rev. Randall Bertrand, of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish] and they are going to try to do that this Wednesday when they cook out the hot-dogs and stuff, or the following Wednesday.” Girrbach said that he has stopped by the park several times, and the park is attracting kids of all ages since the new equipment was added. “It’s really being utilized a lot,” he said. In other business, the council: • Approved a resolution to file a notice of intent to issue bonds for improvements at the wastewater treatment plant financed with money from the State Revolving Fund. In related action, the council approved Miller Caufield to serve as bond counsel for the SRF financing for the project. The council also GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. approved Stauder Barch Associates to serve as financial advisor for the SRF project financing. • Awarded the proposal from Hubbel, Roth and Clark for construction and engineering services relating to Phase I of the wastewater treatment plant improvements in the amount of $86,400. • Amended the 2012-13 budget to reflect increases in expenditures, including those related to higher insurance premiums that went into effect in January, adjustments in the administrative payroll, increased costs for parking enforcement, adjustments in the cemetery fund to reflect the passage of the millage and more. • Amended the 2013-14 budget in the Hastings Public Library’s fund capital improvements area to reflect an expenditure to replace damaged windows at the library; and the cemetery fund was adjusted to reflect the purchase, funded by the Cemetery Action Group and the Barry Community Foundation, of software and fireproof record storage, at a cost of $7,788 from Integrity Business Solutions, which was approved unanimously by the council in other action. • Conducted a first reading of a proposed ordinance to amend the Hastings City Code regarding transient vendors. The amendments, which do not apply to transient merchants or vendors operating in conjunction with city-sponsored events, include applications for licenses that must be submitted to the Hastings Police Department rather than the city clerk/treasurer; vendors must supply proof of insurance, which complies with the city’s current policy related to insurance; the license fee is $10 per day for a vendor; and vendors are required to carry copies of their licenses, personal and vendor identifications. The council directed city staff to include a restriction limiting the hours of operation for transient vendors before the proposed ordinance is submitted for another reading. • Authorized Mayor Frank Campbell and clerk Tom Emery to sign a service contract with Green Gables Haven, a shelter for abused or homeless women and children; a recreation agreement with Barry County YMCA; construction code administration and enforcement services with Tom Thompson and Glen Stoneburner; and a lease agreement with Charles Ziny for the Fish Hatchery House, located at 1013 W. Green St. • Authorized the police department to dispose of a vehicle obtained through drug forfeiture for scrap value. State News Roundup Federal funds will help fight blight in five cities Gov. Rick Snyder announced that five Michigan cities have been approved to receive $100 million for blight elimination efforts under a pilot program approved June 6 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The demolition funds will be used in the cities of Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Pontiac and Saginaw. Step Forward Michigan, administered by MSHDA, has established several programs to steady the state’s housing market under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The Hardest Hit Fund was created under federal law in 2010. The $100 million blight-elimination program will be designed to further enhance neighborhood recovery in these targeted areas. “Modifying the program to add blight removal offers a more holistic approach to helping our Hardest Hit communities recover,” said MSHDA Executive Director Scott Woosley. “Members of our team have learned as we’ve dealt with the foreclosure crisis that there is a direct link between foreclosure and blight. This program is a critical next step in ridding these areas of abandoned homes, blight and the resulting crime and safety concerns that continue to drain property values. Inaction only would lead to more people walking away from their homes.” While this money will be set aside to address the needs in five of the hardest hit cities, the program will be part of an ongoing state effort to bring resources for demolition statewide. Woosley said MSHDA will continue to pursue funding opportunities to deal with any outstanding needs. Snyder said there also are other opportunities for the state to step up its fight against blight, including a proposal now pending in the Legislature that would bar individuals with unpaid taxes or who own blighted houses from buying more property at auction. The bill would prevent speculators from degrading good neighborhoods and encourage current owners to prevent blight by cleaning up their properties. All of the Step Forward programs will continue to focus on and support foreclosure prevention across Michigan. In addition to reducing crime in neighborhoods, blight reduction is expected to provide a fiscal boost to each city and its surrounding county. Some processes and procedures still need to be established. MSHDA will work with the U.S. Treasury and in concert with the five cities to hammer out those details. Demolition projects are expected to be under way this summer. Mini owners to attempt Mighty Mac record The Mackinac Bridge Authority will join Mini of Grand Rapids and owners of Mini Cooper automobiles from all over the country as they rally Aug. 3 and attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest parade of Minis. The Mini rally will culminate with a mass crossing of the Mackinac Bridge, the world’s third-longest suspension bridge. “We gladly support this attempt at a new world record highlighting Michigan’s iconic Mackinac Bridge,” said MBA Administrator Bob Sweeney. “We will do whatever we can to make their crossing safe, secure and memorable, as they attempt to break the Guinness World Record.” The current world record for the most Mini Coopers in a parade is 1,450. Kent County reports decline in infant mortality The Kent County Health Department has seen a decrease in infant deaths over the past decade, mirroring a national trend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a significant decline in the nation’s infant mortality rate; a 12 percent decrease from 2005 to 2011. Michigan is one of several states that experienced a decline. “We have made significant strides to help deliver healthy, full-term babies,” said Adam London, health officer for the Kent County Health Department. “We know there is still Trolley Around Town much work to be done, especially in terms of the disparities seen based on race. We need to make sure women receive important nutrition, education and health information they need before and during pregnancies.” Several programs through KCHD and local hospitals are making a difference. The programs include pregnant women, as well as those who experienced a miscarriage, premature birth or low birth-weight delivery. By educating the mother about nutritional care, encouraging an 18-month delay between pregnancies, and delivering proper dental care, the next pregnancy lasts on average 5 weeks longer, and the baby weighs 2.5 pounds more at birth, said London. In just one decade, the overall infant mortality rate dropped by 19 percent in Kent County, London added. By ethnicity, white infants experienced a 20 percent decrease in mortality, African-American babies experienced a 16 percent decrease, and Hispanic infants experienced a 38 percent decrease in mortality. Air Zoo offering free airplane rides to veterans This summer, veterans who served during World War II and the Korean War will have the chance to take flight, for free. Veterans will be able to fly in a BoeingStearman N2S-5 Kaydet, courtesy of the Air Zoo and pilot/sponsor Alan Wright. The Kaydet is an open-cockpit aircraft that served as the U.S. Navy’s primary trainer during World War II. “This is the Air Zoo’s eighth consecutive year offering free veteran flights,” said Troy Thrash, Air Zoo president and CEO. “It is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to those who have sacrificed so much serving our country.” Flights will take place each Tuesday now through Aug. 20, weather permitting. They are open to veterans who have not previously participated with the Air Zoo’s free veteran flights. Flights will be scheduled on a first-come, firstserved basis. Those who are flying must sign a waiver and be able to get in and out of the aircraft on their own. A maximum of five flights per day will be offered. For more information or to reserve a flight, call the Air Zoo at 269-350-2815. 1120 West Green, Hastings 945-4174 FREE TROLLEY RIDES Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... 602 W. 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State St., Downtown Hastings 269.948.9222 948-8531 �Page 14 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Car show will rumble into Charlton Park Visitors will be able to peruse 700-plus cars on display covering more than 45 acres from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 17, rain or shine during the 32nd annual Father’s Day Car Show at Historic Charlton Park . . Adding to the celebration, a disc jockey will be spinning music from the 1950s and 1960s, and plenty of vendors will be on hand with festival food. An array of vendors will set up shop at the recreation area. This event is coordinated by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association and park staff. Dash plaques will be given to the first 200 show cars. Exhibitors also will be eligible for door prizes, cash prizes and numerous awards, including peoples’ choice. Vehicle awards will be presented at 3 p.m. The historic village will be open for tours. All cars must be 1990 or older and driven in under their own power; no trailered vehicles will be allowed. Spectator general admission is $5 for anyone 13 or older, $3 for children 5 to 12. Children 4 and under are free. Shuttle service to the show from parking areas, provided by More than 700 cars are expected to dazzle and amuse visitors during the Charlton Park Father’s Day Car Show Sunday, June 17. (File photo) COURT NEWS Marvin Kent Verus, 77, Hastings, was ordered June 5 to continue probation as originally sentenced in September 2009. Verus was found guilty June 5 of a probation violation that was issued in 2009. He was originally charged in 2009 with criminal sexual conduct, first degree, and criminal sexual conduct, second degree, both with a minor under the age of 13. In 2009, he was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 60 months of probation. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell last week ordered that Verus continue probation as originally sentenced. He also was directed to not have any harassing, intimidating, threatening or assaultive behavior. He also was ordered to pay $2,576 in court fines and costs. Brandon Thomas Johnston, 32, Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty May 8 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol as a third offense. He was given credit for 39 days of jail time served and was ordered to pay $2,198 in fines and costs. Judge McDowell also ordered that while on probation, Johnston earn his GED or high school diploma and attend AA meetings three times per week. Additional charges of unlawfully driving away in a motor vehicle and driving while his driver’s license has been suspended were dismissed by the prosecutor’s office. Dana Lee Kurr, 32, Middleville, was ordered by Judge McDowell to pay $1,125 in fines and court costs after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance/marijuana. Kurr was sentenced June 5. Jesse Todd Varney, 35, Nashville, was sentenced to 98 days in jail and given credit for 98 days served. Varney pleaded guilty to unlawfully driving away in a motor vehicle and was sentenced June 5 in Barry County Circuit Court. He also was ordered to pay $598 in court fines and costs. Lynn David Bivens, 56, Bellevue, was ordered to pay fines and costs of $798 after being found guilty of failing to comply with the sex offender registration act. Bivens was sentenced in circuit court June 5. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale National Ads AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days, 1C-117 CENTRAL BOILER 800-882-7364. OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, clean, efficient, THIS PUBLICATION WOOD HEAT. 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Show cars must access Charlton Park from M-79 only. Spectator parking will be located off of River Road. Access will be easiest using eastbound Center Road to southbound Charlton Park Road to River. For additional information, visit www.charltonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. Hastings man arrested after fatal motorcycle accident A motorcyclist was hit and killed Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a pickup truck backing out of a driveway on M-43 near Delton. William”Billy” Madden, 46, Hastings, died at the hospital from his injuries. The accident occurred about 4:40 p.m. The pickup truck driver, Tobias John Bowers, 39, left the scene of the accident Sunday. He was arrested Monday morning and was booked into the Barry County Jail. According to information from the Michigan State Police, Bowers was backing out of his driveway and struck Madden, who was westbound. The impact threw Madden from his motorcycle and into the path of oncoming traffic. Bowers fled the scene and police began a search for him and the pickup truck he was driving. Monday morning, State Police said they located Bowers at a home he shares with a girlfriend in Hope Township. Troopers released additional information Monday afternoon saying they also had found the pickup truck Bowers was allegedly driving. Police say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. Need wedding or graduation open house invitations or thank you cards? Stop by and check out the large selection at: Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings TRIAL, continued from page 1 “I hesitate to use the word ‘satisfied’ with the outcome, but we all understand the reason behind the resolution to this case,” said Getting. “The knowledge that he [Ordway] will be in prison for at least the next 20 years brings some comfort to the family and also that he has admitted to his involvement in VanBuskirk’s murder.” Nakfoor-Pratt said Atchley family members have not been located. “We certainly wanted to try and bring the VanBuskirk family into this agreement and resolve this case,” she said. “This wraps up a very difficult case with VanBuskirk,” said Getting. “Because of the condition of his remains, we weren’t able to determine the cause of death. Without Ordway’s’ cooperation, it would have been a difficult case to prosecute.” Nakfoor-Pratt said she also is satisfied with the plea agreement that resolves a difficult and extensive case involving multiple counties and still one missing body. Ordway was arrested Sept. 2, 2011. He had been involved in a minor traffic accident in Allegan County near Plainwell. Officers investigating that accident noticed a bloody mattress in the back of Ordway’s truck. Blood on that mattress was later tested and matched to Atchley, who had been reported missing. Atchley had reportedly been staying with Ordway at a home in Johnstown Township and sleeping in the back of the truck. VanBuskirk also was reported missing, and police connected him to Ordway. VanBuskirk had been living at Ordway’s parents’ home in Battle Creek to help with a remodeling project. VanBuskirk’s remains were found in Kalamazoo County in October 2011. POLICE BEAT Freeport man leaves accident, is arrested A 23-year-old Freeport man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail after allegedly failing to stop after a personal injury accident. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the accident scene at the intersection of South Payne Lake Road and Cobb Lake Road at about 7:35 p.m. June 3. One driver told police she was southbound on Payne Lake road when the driver of the other vehicle pulled out in front of her, causing the crash. Police found the driver walking south on Payne Lake Road and arrested him for allegedly leaving the scene of the personal injury accident. A 4-year-old boy in the other vehicle was transported to Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids for injuries to his face and eye area. Pop theft uncovers pot violation While investigating a larceny of soda from the Admiral gas station June 7, Hastings police spoke with a 51-year-old Hastings woman at her residence. During the investigation of the larceny, officers were able to determine that the suspect was also in violation of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act. Police will be sending a report to the Barry County prosecutor’s office for review. Store credit plan is not so appealing now A 35-year-old Dowling woman was arrested and booked in the Barry County Jail after allegedly shoplifting at Walmart in Hastings. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the store at about 11:30 a.m. June 6 The woman reportedly told police she was stealing clothing items so that she could later return them to the store for in-store cash credit. Clothing items taken included two pair of jeans, socks and under garments with a value of about $70. Weekend jail sentence turns into more trouble A 28-year-old Nashville man went to the Barry County Sheriff’s office around 7 a.m. June 9 to serve a weekend sentence. Officers noticed the smell alcohol on the man and asked if he had been drinking. Police said the man admitted he did drink the night before and that he is on probation and not allowed to drink alcohol. The man was arrested for probation violation for the alcohol consumption. No harm done, but police find drugs, components Hastings Police were called to the 500 block of South Jefferson Street on a reported domestic assault June 6. Officers determined that there was no physical assault but they did locate drugs, drug paraphernalia and a 1-year-old child in the house. A copy of the investigation report will be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office and to Barry County Department of Human Services for review. Child rolls vehicle into lake; adult driver arrested A 3-year-old child, pretending to drive, accidentally slipped a vehicle out of park, rolling it backward into Gull Lake at the boat access ramp on Prairieville Township Park on south M-43 Highway June 8, shortly after 10 p.m. The child was not injured. Sheriff’s deputies assisted Barry Township officers with the investigation. A 34-year-old woman told police her boyfriend drove the Dodge Durango from its parking spot around the parking lot and backed the boat trailer and vehicle down to the access ramp to the water. The young boy was reportedly buckled in a car seat in the back seat. According to police reports, when the boyfriend got out of the vehicle to put the boat on the trailer, the toddler got out of his car seat, climbed into the driver’s seat and began pretending he was driving. He knocked the vehicle out of park and it rolled into the lake. The 36year-old boyfriend, from Kalamazoo, was arrested by sheriffs deputies on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Juvenile arrested in domestic assault Hastings Police responded to the 600 block of Hannah Lane June 5 on a report of a person locked into a bathroom trying to avoid being assaulted. During the investigation, a juvenile was placed under arrest for domestic violence. A report will be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Customer with baggie of credit cards raises suspicions Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Woodbury Speedway Station at 7051 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland, June 3 at around 6:44 p.m. An employee reportedly told police a woman walked into the store with a reclosable baggie full of different credit cards. The woman tried three different cards to pay for doughnuts, coffee and pop, but all three of the cards were declined. The woman eventually paid for items with cash. The customer then left the store and the employee called police. Shoplifters lack concealer, land in jail A Walmart employee reported two female shoplifters were caught trying to take makeup from the store. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Hastings store at about 1 p.m. June 4. A 20-year-old West Olive woman and an 18-year-old Allendale woman were arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. They allegedly were caught trying to steal more than $70 in makeup. Teen reports tires slashed A 16-year-old Hastings teen reported damage to his vehicle June 4. He told sheriff’s deputies his vehicle was parked at his house in Hastings Township. Three tires on the vehicle were reportedly slashed. Police continue to investigate the situation that occurred sometime between 10 p.m. June 3 and 8 a.m. June 4. Police have suspect in garage break-in Hastings Police responded to the 200 block of North Park Street June 5 after receiving a larceny complaint. Officers were informed that a garage had been broken into and several items had been stolen. Hastings Police have recovered some of the items and also have a suspect. This report will be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Page 15 Hastings library readers ‘dig into reading’ MHSAA sees its participation numbers decrease slightly Faith Beede, 9, follows the instructions of Barry ISD parent coalition coordinator Jacquie McLean to enter her handprint on a sign for the nearby Hastings Community Garden. As part of its “Dig into Reading” summer reading program, Hastings Public Library hosted a “truck petting zoo” Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot at the Commission on Aging in Hastings. Staff from the City of Hastings Department of Public Services dug into the idea, providing an excavator, a front-end loader, backhoe, and a salt and snowplow truck for young readers to scramble over, sit in the operator’s seat and to imagine working in the world of big machines. The event was held in conjunction with the Barry County Great Start program, which also had staff members on site to do hand painting and make monster truck track designs. At right: Front-end loader “operator” Logan Twiss, 13, gets ready to shovel his siblings (from left) Demtrious, 6, Zavion, 9, Odin, 6, and Ember, 4, during Wednesday’s “truck petting zoo” organized by Hastings Public Library and the Barry County Great Start program at the Commission on Aging. Participation in high school sports in which postseason tournaments are sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) dropped for the second straight school year in 2012-13. The decrease remained in step with a recent decline in member school enrollment. A total of 293,810 participants took part in the 28 tournament sports offered by the Association during the past year – a 1.2 percent decrease from the 2011-12 figure of 297,317. However, that participation decrease nearly matched the overall drop in member schools’ enrollment of 1.1 percent over the last two years and was smaller than the 1.5percent dip experienced from 2010-11 to 2011-12. Overall girls participation fell 1.3 percent from 2011-12, slightly less than the 1.4 percent drop in girls enrollment. Boys participation dropped 1.1 percent, while boys enrollment dropped only 0.8 percent. Participation has fallen slower than enrollment over recent years. Since 2006-07, the enrollment at MHSAA schools is down from 531,903 to 482,391 – a drop of 9.3 percent. But participation during that time has dropped only 6.2 percent. The overall MHSAA totals count students once for each sport in which they participate, meaning students who are multiple-sport athletes are counted more than once. Records were set in four sports in 2012-13 – boys lacrosse (5,065), girls lacrosse (2,501), boys cross country (8,744) and girls cross country (8,378). Both lacrosse totals have increased annually during their nine years as MHSAA tournament sports. Boys cross country participation increased for the fourth straight season and is up 11.2 percent over the last seven years. Girls cross country participation also increased for the fourth straight year. But a number of trends that trouble the MHSAA continued. Girls basketball participation fell for the seventh straight season to 16,550 participants, the sport’s fewest since records first were kept in 1991-92. The girls basketball total has decreased 13.5 percent since a U.S. District Court decision led to the switching of girls basketball season from fall to winter beginning in 2007-08. Girls enrollment during that time has fallen 9.7 percent. The sport that swapped seasons with girls basketball and moved to fall, volleyball, saw a 2.5 percent drop in participation this school year to 19,905 athletes, its fewest since 199495 and a drop of 7.6 percent since its final season as a winter sport. Lower Peninsula girls and boys golf and girls and boys tennis seasons were both switched as a result of the Federal Court decision, and those sports continue to experience declines. Girls tennis participation fell 5.6 percent from a year ago and for the second straight season, and boys tennis fell 3.6 percent from 2011-12 and for the fourth straight year; total, boys tennis participation has decreased 22.9 percent since its final spring season in 2007. Boys golf participation fell less than a percent, 0.9, but for the fourth straight year. Girls golf participation fell a staggering 5.1 percent over the last year to 3,335 participants, its fewest since 1997-98. Also of note in this year’s survey: • Total, 11 sports had increases in participation in 2012-13 (seven boys, four girls), while 17 had drops (seven boys, 10 girls). • Football participation, 11 and 8-player teams combined, dropped 3.7 percent from the 2011 season to 41,507 athletes. That total was the lowest since 1995-96. • Wrestling saw a drop for the fourth straight year, but a far bigger fall in 2012-13 – 4.8 percent from the year before with 534 fewer participants and only 10,513 total. They made up the fewest in the sport since 1995-96. • While girls basketball fell again, boys basketball broke a three-year string of drops in participation with an increase of 1.2 percent to 22,223 athletes. • After slight drops between 2010-11 and 2011-12, both girls and boys bowling rebounded with slight increases of 1.1 and 1.8 percent, respectively. Baseball also reversed a one-year slide with a 0.4 percent increase in 2012-13. • The boys sport experiencing the most growth was swimming and diving, with an increase of 5.6 percent to 5,612 athletes, its most since 1995-96. • Girls track and field participation was up one percent in 2012-13, but gymnastics joined those previously mentioned with a much larger percentage decrease than the overall drop in girls enrollment, falling 3.9 percent from 2011-12. • Boys skiing also dropped significantly, 4.2 percent, from the year before – although the 2011-12 total of 861 athletes was a fiveyear high. The participation figures are gathered annually from MHSAA member schools to submit to the National Federation of State High School Associations for compiling its national participation survey. Results of Michigan surveys from the 2000-01 school year to the present may be viewed on the MHSAA Website – www.mhsaa.com. 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Broadway (M-43) Hastings • 269.945.9105 • OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 �Page 16 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lions nearly no-hit in Division 3 Regional Semifinal by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A four-year varsity senior came up with the big hit with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning of the Division 3 Regional Semifinals at Kircher Municipal Field in East Lansing Saturday for Maple Valley. The cirucumstances weren’t all the stuff of legend though. Lion catcher Tyler Hickey bounced a ball past the mound and just over second base, as Calvin Christian shortstop Seth Ritsema and second baseman Brad Visser dove to try and make the play and preserve the no-hitter for teammate Jamie Bristol. “For it to be (Hickey) that breaks it up just kind of seems fitting that we go out with him pulling us through one more time on something,” said Maple Valley head coach Keith Carpenter. Bristol did complete the shut out, getting the Lions’ Tommy Mudge to pop out to shortstop to end an 8-0 Squire victory. Calvin Christian then went on to beat Lansing Catholic 5-3 in the regional championship game. “He’s our number two, but Jamie (Bristol) has number one stuff and he showed it today,” Calvin Christian head coach Andrew Bishop said after the win over the Lions. “He’s one of those people that’s a big-game pitcher. When the pressure is on he likes to step up and perform. We’re very pleased with the way he threw today.” “When his curveball is on and his fastball is in the strike zone he’s just a tough pitcher.” Bristol only faced 23 batter in seven innings on the mound. Garrett Miller drew a lead-off walk in the bottom of the third and moved to second on a perfect sacrifice bunt by Anthony Mahler, but was stranded there. Bristol struck out six, walked the one and gave up the one hit. The Squires had all the runs they would need off of Lion starter Austin Gonser in the first inning. Calvin Christian’s Seth Ritsema led off the game with a walk. Gonswer retired the next two batters, but then came three straight hits which brought home two runs. Danny Carrasco drilled a two-out double to left center field to score Ritsema. Visser then singled home Carrasco, before Josh DeYoung dropped a single down the right field line. “We fielded the ball, and made the plays behind Gons(er),” Carpenter said. “He started a little nervous in the first. He settled down and pitched a great game like he has all year for us.” Gonser only allowed one more hit. In six innings, Gonser allowed four hits and five runs, he walked four and hit a batter. The Squires upped their lead to 5-0 with three runs in the top of the sixth, without the benefit of a hit. A pair of walks and a hit batter loaded the bases. The first run came home on a sacrifice fly by Ross VanSolkema. The second scored on a wild pitch, and the third run came home on a sacrifice bunt from Drew Besselsen. “Walks got us going a little bit,” Bishop said. “We were trying to be patient. Our pitching and defense have kept us in games all year. We just kind of grind it out with our bats until we get that one break-out inning. It’s a testament to our guys. They just stayed focused, worked the pitch count up there, got a couple pitches and we were able to get a couple of balls to fall.” The Squires added three runs in the top of A ground ball bounces just beyond the reach of Maple Valley third baseman Beau Johnson in the top of the second inning of Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Semifinal against Calvin Christian at Kircher Municipal Field in East Lansing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions’ Anthony Mahler drops down a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the third inning against Calvin Christian Saturday in East Lansing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley pitcher Austin Gonser (left) flips a backhanded throw towards first base to pick off Calvin Christian’s Drew Besselsen, who’d just dropped down a bunt to drive in a run in the top of the sixth inning Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hooten places 20th at D2 regional tourney in Hamilton Hastings freshman Danny Hooten was one of nine golfers within four strokes of the final individual state qualifier at Wednesday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament hosted by Diamond Springs Golf Course. Hooten tied Zeeland East’s Tyler Mulder for 20th overall with an 82 at the regional. Hooten was one of just seven freshmen in the regional, and the only individual regional qualifier of the seven. The only freshman to shoot better than Hooten was Forest Hills Northern’s Spencer Schab, who fired a 78 and took the final state qualifying spot. Hamilton sophomore Nick Carlson was the day’s top player, shooting a 73 to earn one of the three state spots for individuals from the regional. The other went to Drew Pennington, Schab’s Forest Hills Northern teammate who shot a 77. Grand Rapids Christian took the regional championship with a score of 318. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams earned a spot in this weekend’s Division 2 State Finals. Comstock Park was second with a 323 and East Grand Rapids third with a 325. Grand Rapids Christian got a 78 from Ben VanScoyk, a 79 from Tommy Rietema, an 80 from Sam Kuiper and an 81 from Tom Voskuil. Comstock Park had just two guys in the top 37, but they were both very good to lead the Panthers. Colten Kropf shot a 74 and Ryan Bayer a 76. East Grand Rapids was led by Grant Bailey’s 75. East Grand Rapids took the final team state spot by besting Byron Center on the fifthscore tie-breaker. The Bulldogs fired a 325, with 79s from Kurt Sprague and Taylor VanSolkema. Forest Hills Northern was fifth with a 326, followed by Forest Hills Eastern 328, Spring Lake 329, Zeeland East 344, South Christian 346, Holland Christian 348, Greenville 350 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 353. the seventh off of Lion reliever Andrew Brighton, thanks to four hits including a double by Ritsema and an RBI single from Visser. The Lions ended that Calvin Christian surge with a 4-6-3 double play. Carrasco, Visser and Ritsema had two hits each to lead the Squire attack. The Lions end the year with a 21-9 record. “I’m proud of my kids,” Carpenter said. “I’ve got five seniors that have done a lot for our program and we hate to see them go, but they’ve really been a catalyst since they were freshmen to get us heading in the right direction. When they came in as freshmen, I think the year before we won only four, five or six games. We weren’t very good. We are a 21- Sophomore Andrew Brighton pitches for Maple Valley during the top of the seventh inning Saturday against Calvin Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) win team this year with a district championship, so those five kids have done a heck of a lot for our program.” The senior group includes Hickey, Miller, Mudge, Brandon Erwin and Garret Mater. TK AD honored with Bush Award Two athletic administrators respected as mentors and role models in their respective regions and throughout the state, Dave Chrisinske of Thornapple Kellogg and Cody Inglis of Traverse City Central, have been named the recipients of the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Allen W. Bush Award for 2013. Chrisinske has served as an athletic director the last 21 years and for 36 years total in public and community education. He came to Thornapple Kellogg in fall 2011 after 32 years with Allendale Public Schools, where he taught and coached before serving 19 years as athletic director and also as assistant principal and community education director. He has coached football, basketball, baseball and volleyball at school or youth levels, and also is a registered MHSAA volleyball official. The 1972 graduate of Stockbridge High School also worked for Coopersville Community Education for two years after graduating with his bachelor’s degree in group social studies from Grand Valley State University in 1977. He earned a master’s in educational leadership from Grand Valley State in 1992 and became a Certified Athletic Administrator in 1997. Al Bush served as executive director of the MHSAA for 10 years. The award honors individuals for past and continuing service to prep athletics as a coach, administrator, official, trainer, doctor or member of the media. The award was developed to bring recognition to men and women who are giving and serving without a lot of attention. This is the 22nd year of the award, with the selections being made by the MHSAA’s Representative Council. Chrisinske continues to lend his time and expertise to a number of committees and community efforts; he has served as a region representative for the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for a decade, on various MHSAA committees including the baseball and wrestling sport committees and the scholarship classification committee, and on three successful school bond committees that led to new buildings and outdoor athletic facilities at Allendale. He also was a district represen- tative for the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association for 10 years and has served on recreation committees for both Allendale and Thornapple Townships. Chrisinske was recognized as the MIAAA Region IV Athletic Director of the year in 2004, and as Athletic Director of the Year by the West Michigan Officials Association in 2006 and West Michigan Umpires Association in 2011. “Dave Chrisinske has become a go-to person in his league and community, always willing to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for high school athletics and serving student athletes. His dedication shines through as well in his efforts with the MIAAA and as a frequent host of MHSAA tournaments. We are pleased to honor Dave Chrisinske with the Bush Award.” John E. “Jack” Roberts, MHSAA executive director “Dave Chrisinske has become a go-to person in his league and community, always willing to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for high school athletics and serving student athletes,” said John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. “His dedication shines through as well in his efforts with the MIAAA and as a frequent host of MHSAA tournaments. We are pleased to honor Dave Chrisinske with the Bush Award.” Inglis also has served as an athletic director at two high schools, dating back to 1997. He spent 11 years at Suttons Bay, first as a teacher and also as assistant principal and middle school principal. He has spent the last five years as athletic director and assistant principal at Traverse City Central High School. Inglis is a 1989 graduate of Portage Northern High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Hope College and master’s from Ohio University. He coached boys and girls cross country and track and field at Suttons Bay from 19952008, leading his teams to numerous conference championships and the girls cross country team to a runner-up finish at the 2002 Lower Peninsula Division 4 Final. He was named Cross Country Coach of the Year after that season by the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association, and the MITCA Track Coach of the Year the following spring. He also served as an assistant coach for eight seasons for the Traverse City St. Francis-led cooperative hockey program. Inglis has been a member of the MIAAA since 1997, became a Certified Athletic Administrator in 1999, and has served as an MIAAA region representative since 2001. He too is a regular host of MHSAA tournaments in a number of sports and has served as a member of the track and field, hockey, skiing and cross country sport committees and the site and officials selection committees. He was named MIAAA Region 2 Athletic Director of the Year in 2003. Inglis was league treasurer and secretary for the Northwest Conference from 1997-2008 and has served as Big North Conference secretary since 2009. He’s also active in a number of community programs, including Boy Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics, the Suttons Bay Township Recreation Committee, the Suttons Bay Art Festival and with his church. “Cody Inglis is named time and again by his fellow athletic administrators as someone of integrity and character,” Roberts said. “He’s passed on these and various lessons to his coaches and athletes, but also as a regular speaker at the MIAAA’s annual conference. His impact continues to affect those he works with regularly in the Traverse City area, but also others across our state. He is a deserving recipient of the Bush Award.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — Page 17 Vikings end year with their best 18-hole rounds DeWitt shaved 13 strokes from the district round to pass East Lansing for the top spot at Thursday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Gull Lakeview West Golf Course in Augusta. The Trojans topped the Panthers by 17 strokes at last week’s district at The Emerald in St. Johns. The Panthers edged the Trojans by one Thursday, 313 to 314. Gull Lake earned the third and final team qualifying spot in next weekend’s Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals by firing a 320. The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team’s season came to an end with an 11th-place finish, despite the team firing one of its best 18hole rounds of the season. St. Joseph was fourth in the team standings with a 323, followed by Otsego 324, Haslett 329, St. Johns 330, Stevensville-Lakeshore 331, Mattawan 335, Edwardsburg 345, Lakewood 347 and Fowlerville 370. Lakewood’s leader was Blake Yaeger, who was ninth individually with a 78. That put him three strokes behind the last of the three individual state qualifiers from the regional. St. Joseph’s Matthew Zerbel was the day’s individual champion, firing a 69. He took the first of the three individual state qualifying spots. The other two went to Plainwell’s Peter Torres who shot a 70 and Otsego’s Logan Haight who shot a 75. Blake Haskins had Lakewood’s second best score, an 83. The Viking team also got a 91 from Ryan Feasal and a 95 from Wade Piercefield. DeWitt took the title with a 75 from Owen Beyer, a 77 from Brandon Erickson, an 80 from Cody White and an 81 from Courtland Nelson. East Lansing had three guys under 80, Connor Danigelis (78), Joe Croom (75) and Matt Rogerson (79). The Trojans’ also got 82s from Chad McFee and Logan Wilcox. Gull Lake’s leader was Cooper Quartermaine, who fired a 77. The Blue Devil team also got 79s from Connor O’Brien and The Vikings’ Wade Piercefield watches a putt roll towards the cup on the 13th green Thursday at Gull Lakeview West Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Blake Yaeger (right) talks things over with coach Carl Kutch to the side of the tee box on number 14 during Thursday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Gull Lakeview West in Augusta. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Colin Brenner, and an 85 from Tyler Vandermolen. Lakewood’s best 18-hole round of the season, a 342, came Monday (June 3) at WillowWood golf Course in Portland at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship. Portland fired a 326 to secure third place in the league standings ahead of the Vikings though. Lansing Catholic secured the conference championship with a 304. Williamston was second with a 318. Corunna fired a 373 to finish fifth in the league, ahead of Stockbridge which scored a 400. The Vikings’ were 20 strokes better than their previous best in an 18-hole event. “The course condition and weather were ideal for scoring today,” said Viking head coach Carl Kutch. “Both of our Blakes (Yaeger and Haskins) really played well today.” Lion edged in playoff for state spot Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon was one shot from earning a trip to the Division 3 Lower Peninsula State Finals as a sophomore. Sheldon fired an 81 at the Division 3 Regional Tournament at The Medalist in Marshall Thursday, which put him in a tie with Dowagiac’s Christian Hess for seventh individually. They were tied for the last of the three state qualifying spots though, and went to a playoff. Both boys made par on the first play-off hole, number 18. Hess followed that up with a birdie on number one to win the playoff. Sheldon was joined at the regional by soph- omore teammate Ryan Mudge, who fired an 89. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams are a spot in next weekend’s state finals. “Being sophomores, this was both Ryan and Rage’s first visit to regionals,” said Maple Valley head coach Spring Javor. “The experience has made them better players and will help them lead the team in the 2014 season.” Delton Kellogg’s leader, Sarah Shipley, was three strokes back of the two guys in the play-off after 18 holes. She finished 20th overall with an 84. 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Willison improved his personal best 18hole score, firing a 90 for Lakewood, and Cyclists swarm to Middleville for 24-Hour Challenge event by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer More than 400 bicyclists will take to the roads around Middleville and Barry County on June 15 and 16 testing the number of miles they can ride in 24 hours during the annual National 24-Hour Challenge. The event begins at 8 a.m. Saturday June 15 at the middle school on Green Lake Road with a bagpipe band starting riders on their way. The bagpipers will move into the downtown village area near the bridge over the Thornapple River where they and community members will cheer on the riders making their first lap. Riders begin a 120-mile loop through Barry County. A second loop covers 24 miles through the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Then, from evening until 8 a.m. Sunday, riders stay on a 7.5-mile night loop for safety. Motorists are urged to use caution throughout the weekend and to give cyclists room to share the roads. Awards are presented at 8:30 a.m. Sunday after the ride is completed. The record, according to the National 24-Hour Challenge website as of 2012, is 502.6 miles for a male rider, recorded in 2007, and 440.2 miles for a female rider, recorded in 2004. Riders come from all over the country to participate in the event that has been hosted by the Middleville community since 2000. Bicyclists and their crews will begin arriving Friday, June 14 and will set up tents and campers at the Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School. Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon watches a tee shot fly during Thursday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at The Medalist in Olivet. 86 from Zack Simon, an 87 from Conner Worm and a 98 from Alex Lepird. The Panthers were ninth as a team. Grand Rapids West Catholic took the regional title, after winning a district title the previous week. The Falcons’ Sam Weatherhead, last year’s individual state champion fired a 75, tying him for the best individual score of the day. The Falcons also got an 82 from Anthony Marzolf, a 78 from Tom Quain and an 87 from Adam Rooney to finish at 322 overall. Coloma was second with a 331 and NorthPointe Christian was third with a 333. Hess and Dowagiac just missed going to the finals as a team, shooting a 334. Pennfield was fifth with a 340, followed by Schoolcraft 350, Calvin Christian 353, Portland 354, Delton Kellogg 355, Paw Paw 365, Berrien Springs 375 and South Haven 380. Pennfield’s Garrett Day who shot a 75 and Olivet’s Keagan Carpenter who shot an 80 were the other two individual state qualifiers from the regional. Kyle Leamer and Andrew Polaskey each shot 79 to lead Coloma. NorthPointe Christian got an 81 from Connor Luke. Piercefield added a 91. Williamston’s Parker Ottarson was the day’s medalist, firing a 71. Lansing Catholic was led by Brent Marshall’s 73 and Jacob Johnson’s 74 which put them second and third respectively. The Cougar team also got a 76 from Adam Elias and an 81 from Niko Voutsaras. Portland’s Rhet Schrauben was fourth overall with a 75. The Middleville Rotary Cub sponsors a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the middle school. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are available at the door. The 24-Hour Challenge event started in 1983. Diane and Skip Obermeyer organized the event for 25 years, growing it from18 riders to today’s field of more than 400 riders coming from all over the country. The event has become the largest of its kind in the world. Since its inception, the contest has brought in riders from 47 of the 50 United States as well as Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, France, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Valley looking for 7th and 8th grade volleyball coaches Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School is looking for seventh and eighth grade girls’ volleyball coaches for the upcoming fall season. Those who are interested are asked to please submit in writing to Duska Brumm, via email at dbrumm@mvs.k12.mi.us, by mail at 11090 Nashville Hwy, Vermontville, MI 49096. Thornapple Area Soccer Club (TASC) TRYOUTS Monday, June 17, 2013 Boys: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Ages are U-9 - U-14 (High School Boys will have a fall tryout in Nov.) Girls: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Ages are U-9 - U-18 Bring: Soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, and water bottle Registration will take place at the entrance to the TKHS Stadium Get more information at: www.thornappleareasoccerclub.com 77578994 �Page 18 — Thursday, June 13, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Culinary arts class a summer ‘life lesson’ by Doug VanderLaan Editor After just two days into an eight-week summer culinary arts class, Richelle Bell was already seeing career opportunity Monday during Lee Campbell’s description of his professional life as owner of the Big Boy restaurant in Hastings. “Would you recommend someone own a restaurant?” asked Bell, a recent Hastings High School graduate now intent on finding her place in the world of food. Campbell’s reply summed up exactly what organizers envisioned for this career training program aimed at providing young people with a passion for a profession along with the tools they need to succeed. “Yes and no,” responded Campbell. “It’s always best to get experience working for someone else first. That way, you’re being paid while you learn. Once you get that experience, you not only can move on successfully to your own restaurant, you can move on to other jobs within a corporation.” Campbell pointed out to his listeners that major chains such as Applebee’s, McDonald’s and his own Big Boy restaurants have corporate opportunities in marketing, franchising and sales. Members of this summer’s six-student culinary arts class, who attend Hastings and Delton schools, began assembling those opening chapters of career experience this week with class orientation tours of Otto’s Chicken Farm and Otto’s Turkey Farm in Middleville, and Big Boy restaurant, Sand Creek Dairy and Seasonal Grill in Hastings. They then moved to their learning kitchen at YMCA-Camp Algonquin where they’ll meet Monday through Friday turning out break- Hastings Big Boy restaurant owner Lee Campbell (far left) offers his perspective to a class of BISD students who are studying culinary arts this summer and gaining job skills in a unique Barry County employment preparation program. The six students participating this summer are (clockwise from Campbell’s left), Raymond Kosbar, James Barnum, Tiffany Smith, Jordanne Terry, Richelle Bell (partially hidden) and Alex Kulinski. 77579071 fasts, lunches and dinners for campers and special guests. The class is the latest project in a long-term mission being carried out by the Vo-Tech Committee, a group of local business leaders and professionals working through the Barry Intermediate School District. The group has already launched a health care career initiative at Pennock Hospital, a welding certification program operating through Kellogg Community College and being conducted at Hastings High School, and the Gilmore Garage Works program, an adult-mentored after-school class for high school students that teaches auto restoration and preservation skills. “Our goal is to identify young people who might fumble finding a job or a career field once they graduate from high school,” says Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics and a member of the Vo-Tech Committee. “These kinds of programs give a student a start — they’re not coming out of high school wondering where they might want to go.” Though Jacobs points out the value of also offering students a marketable skill with which to approach potential employers, he also takes pride in the “soft skills” that are also part of the culinary arts program. Rachel James, transition coordinator at BISD and key organizer of the class, has reserved Tuesday morning of each week for classroom instruction in proper dress, personal presentation and conversational skills. Additional restaurant and food industry tours will fill the agenda Tuesday afternoons. Outside speakers also will visit the class to offer additional assistance and advice, including Hastings City Bank, which is establishing accounts for students and providing instruction on money management. Laura Anderson, a family consumer science specialist with MSU Extension, will offer lessons on nutrition; and Val Eavey of the MichiganWorks office will pass on job-hunting skills and availability updates. Bruce Jones, Hastings Mutual Insurance chef; Carla Rizor of the County Seat Lounge; Liz Lonergan of Fall Creek Restaurant; Justin Straube of Seasonal Grille; and Mike Barnaart of the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro will provide tours and advice, as well. “This is going to be life changing for these kids,” says James, “I can feel it.” Jeff Jennette, who has been a key component of the vocational education programs established during his tenure as BISD superintendent, counts this latest venture — like the others — as a success because of the cooperation, enthusiasm and participation from Barry County citizens. “Everyone that we have asked for input has graciously given it to us and offered additional suggestions to improve the program,” says Jennette. “I have to give a big ‘thank you’ to Barry County because everyone that we have asked for input has graciously given it to us and offered additional suggestions to improve the program. “I was excited at our initial meeting when the local restaurateurs made some great suggestions of how to build the program, and, when we added the soft skills from our MichiganWorks office, it made the program even better. The students should be very marketable by gaining this knowledge over the summer. With everyone working together, the kids are truly going to benefit from being in the program.” GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-06-20.pdf efb42de31f0fc640f7892fdc0475fa47 PDF Text Text Weather hampering summer road work Schools need new ideas Athletic fees may rise at TK See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 25 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, June 20, 2013 Cottages at Thornapple Manor shuttered as clock ticks NEWS BRIEFS Blessing of the animals planned June 23 Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in Lacey will celebrate its 27th annual blessing of the animals, Sunday, June 23, at the 8:30 a.m. mass, and everyone is invited. “Even if you don’t have a pet, you are invited to come and enjoy the beauty of the rolling countryside with animals of many kinds, small to large,” said Kay Doyle, event organizer. “The blessing is truly a memorable and spiritual event for young and old. The service and blessing will take place outdoors in the tree-lined churchyard with Father John Tran officiating. Participants are asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs and to look after their pets on leashes and in crates, cages or kennels. Refreshments will be available after the service. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. “Come and join us on this special day,” said Doyle. Our Lady is located at 6547 Lacey Road, between North Avenue and M-66. For more information, call 269-7583116. Family Fun Night at rec center open to all county residents People of all ages are invited to enjoy Family Fun Night at the Hashing Community Education and Recreation Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 28. The event is being hosted by the Hastings Hammerhead Swim Club and will include open swim with music and lighting provided by Jon Anderson, basketball, dodgeball, Wii games, pool, ping-pong, foosball, face painting and tattoos, adult chair massages and more. The cost is $5 per person, or a maximum of $20 per family, with all of the proceeds going to support the recreation center. “The CERC is a beautiful facility which is available to anyone in the county, and this fun-night invitation extends to the entire county,” said Mike Schipper, who is helping to promote the event. The center provides swim lessons, swim classes during the school year, open and lap swim, swim and dive teams, computers, TVs, and other activities and hang-out areas for kids, exercise classes, a beautiful day care for over 140 children, school classes, memberships for the pool and weight room and is available for rental for birthday and other parties. “It is a special facility that provides great year around opportunities for our community,” he said. “This family fun night will hopefully provide an opportunity for more people to see and experience all that the CERC has to provide,” said Schipper. “Activities will be available as well as an opportunity to tour the facility.” All proceeds and any donations will go directly toward supporting the center. Those who are unable to attend and would like to make a donation may bring or mail a check to the Hastings Community Center, 520 W. South St., Hastings, MI 49058, made payable to the Hastings Swim Club. by Doug VanderLaan Editor The ribbon was cut and toasts were made nearly three months ago, but Thornapple Manor is still unable to unlock the doors to its much-heralded and taxpayer-funded 23-bed dementia care unit known as The Cottages. Whether it’s been all the shouting between state departments in Lansing, as has been alleged, or due to deeper concerns related to reported patient care violations at the facility by an oversight agency, the clock continues to tick toward an Oct. 1 interest payment on the revenue bonds approved by voters last year. With no revenue being generated by the beautiful but mothballed gem, questions are beginning to be asked regarding whose responsibility it will be to come up with the $84,400 interest payment Oct. 1. According to an April 23 letter addressed to Thornapple Manor Administrator Don Haney from the Michigan Department of Community Health, the facility’s request for licensing approval to open The Cottages was denied due to a long list of violations at Thornapple Manor dating back to July 30, 2010. “The facility’s survey performance in the past three years does not meet Medicaid policy criteria for additional Medicaid bed certification,” wrote Marion Killingsworth, analyst of Medicaid Program Policy. Killingsworth cited numerous citations from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for the basis of the DCH’s denial. When friends, dignitaries, staff and neighbors gathered March 28 to dedicate The Cottages at Thornapple Manor, no one thought that nearly two months later the doors still would be locked. The letter spells out the opportunity for Thornapple Manor to request a conference of hearing within 60 days of receipt of the April 23 letter. Haney was unavailable for comment Hastings Area Schools budget back in the black by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools started its 2012-13 fiscal year in red but is finishing it and starting the 2013-14 in the black. After the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education finished its 2011-12 fiscal year with a $535,081 deficit, it was forced to approve a deficit budget and submit a deficit-reduction plan to the Michigan Department of Education. Monday evening, the board approved final amendments to its 2012-13 budget which will leave the district with a projected fund balance of $401,206 when its fiscal year ends June 30. In other business, the board conducted a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, which begins July 1. During the hearing, district director of business services Tim Berlin gave a presentation on the proposed budget, based on the levy of 17.9262 mills of property taxes, which is the same as last year’s levy. Berlin said the budget included a projected increase of $75 in per pupil funding over the current year. The increase is from a $60 per-pupil state aid increase, a one-time equity payment of $50 per student, offset by a $35 per-pupil increase in Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System payments. The increase in per-pupil funding was also offset by a projected loss of 66 students for the 2013-14 school year, which would result in the loss of $463,716 in state aid. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 school year include $120,000 for improvements in technology; $30,000 for new textbooks and $20,000 in teacher merit pay. Berlin said the proposed budget also assumes that fuel costs will continue to rise, resulting in total projected expenditures of $21,547,946 from projected revenues of $22,700,112. If all goes as anticipated, the district could See BUDGET, page 12 and it is unknown if the facility has made such a request. “Mr. Haney is out of town until Tuesday, and we will have no comment until then,” said Jackie Schantz, director of nursing at Thornapple Manor when questioned about the MDCH letter of denial and the facility’s plans to appeal. In a previous conversation with the Banner regarding the matter, Haney reported a $5,400 per-day revenue loss due to The Cottages not being open. Also lost, he pointed out, was revenue from beds at Thornapple Manor that would be available to new residents following the transfer of existing residents to The Cottages. “We have a waiting list for those beds,” said Haney, of the main facility which is at capacity with 138 current residents. Adding to the financial headache are the costs already incurred, said Haney. Because special dementia caregivers needed to be hired for The Cottages, the facility has been scheduling as if The Cottages were operational, then sending staff home after two hours. Because 99 percent of Thornapple Manor residents and prospective The Cottages resi- See COTTAGES, page 3 County talks, then tables trash debate by Doug VanderLaan Editor Trash talking may never have been more appreciated at a Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting than Tuesday when Frank Fiala pulled it off. As he was concluding his group’s presentation on a proposed countywide recycling program, Fiala, chair of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, received the rather unusual accolade from Commissioner Ben Geiger. “Frank, I’d like to compliment you on your eloquent trash talk today,” quipped Geiger, following a near-90-minute, sometimes emotional discussion that appeared to dredge up as much reluctance as enthusiasm for the proposal. After more than 18 months of study into recycling options as requested by the county commission, the solid waste oversight committee’s response Tuesday was an extensive report making the following recommendations and requests: • Passage of a county ordinance mandating that waste haulers agree to offer curbside recycling to residential customers. • County board approval of seven recycling containers placed at six strategic county locations for use by county residents who do not live in neighborhoods conducive to curbside recycling. Container compartments would allow residents to sort recyclable materials. • Adoption of regulations for misuse of recycling containers and locations, with civil penalties imposed on violators. • The hiring of a part-time recycling coordinator to oversee the program and market the program in the community. Committee members pointed out that the position could be shared with another county responsibility or, perhaps, by contract with a health department or university. Members used Van Buren County as an example of a countywide recycling program where, after the program was established, the coordinator position was no longer needed. Estimated annual cost for the program would be $180,000 to be covered by a $15 annual per-household recycling fee assessed to authorized haulers. Whether residents participate in the recycling program or not, the fee would be assessed to haulers, who could be expected to pass the cost on to their customers. Fiala suggested, however, that haulers would be provided a significant profit opportunity in the collection of recyclable materials that can then be baled and sold for prices that may even allow elimination of the $15 fee. Because materials are self-sorted — at the curb for pickup or at one of the centrally located containers — haulers have a significant advantage in that they do not incur the costs of sorting. “Haulers take advantage in the baling and resale of the material,” Fiala pointed out. “In time, the profits they receive will drive down the price of the recycling program.” Rebecca Fleury, Middleville’s village manager who attended Tuesday’s presentation, concurred with Fiala’s statement, observing that her village has just entered into its second three-year recycling contract with Republic Services. “The cost of the new contract’s first year is lower than the last year of the first contract,” said Fleury, who verified that the hauler’s profit margin on resale of recyclable materials is driving down the price to residential customers. Fiala’s proposed $15 per household fee is based on a 12,000-resident countywide population excluding the City of Hastings and the Village of Middleville, which have their own recycling programs. “If we charge $15 per year — or $1.25 per month — we can do everything we need to do in Barry County,” Fiala told commissioners. There’s much to be done, Fiala added. “Our committee was rocked when we learned [from a consultant’s report] that only 18 percent of our total recyclable material is being recycled,” state Fiala. “Looking at it another way, that means 80 percent of recyclable material is going to the landfill.” Commissioners applauded the work of the committee but expressed both enthusiasm and reticence for the proposal. “The Village of Middleville has done a good job with its recycling program,” said Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “I’m not sure we have to do this from the top down. I just don’t understand why it has to be the county board of commissioners forcing it downward.” Stolsonburg’s was one of several remarks from commissioners expressing a preference that recycling programs be conducted by and in the townships. Solid Waste Oversight Committee vice-chair Joanne Barnard took the lead on a response. “Some townships are doing it, but others never will,” said Barnard, agreeing that Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships are providing great, workable programs. “That leaves the rest of the county residents who can’t get their townships to offer recycling, and then they have no option. “All you’re doing [in approving the committee’s proposal] is authorizing [recycling] to happen,” she said. “It’s the best way to make sure every county resident has the option.” Fiala had pointed out earlier that, when one township offers a recycling container, it’s also See TRASH, page 9 �Page 2 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Weather hampering summer road work This view shows the steep pitch of the hill on Lawrence Road descending down to High Bank Creek and back up again. After a bridge is installed, the road will be 27 feet above the creek. When a $1.7 million project is complete, the large dip at the bottom of Lawrence Road just east of Charlton Park Road will be replaced with a bridge nearly three stories above the water. The thin vertical rods in the foreground show the level of the bridge. by Kathy Maurer Copy Editor Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, is feeling under the weather these days, or rather, under the pressure of the weather, which has set the road commission back nearly a month. Road crews had nearly finished repairing washouts on the county’s 473 miles of gravel roads created by April rains, when heavy rains came through in May and yet again last week. “We had done a fairly thorough job of that after the floods in April. But it seems we never quite get done, and we get a heavy rain,” he said, adding that the roads haven’t had sufficient time to be compacted by traffic, making them more vulnerable to washing out with the next heavy rain. Cold temperatures that dictated the weight restrictions delayed the start of the biggest of the county’s three major contracted projects for the summer. At the top of that list is replacing the Lawrence Road culvert where High Bank Creek flows. But it’s not just any culvert Heavy rains in recent months that caused washouts such as this on Moore Road have kept county road crews busy. 77579043 After working late Monday to remove the old culvert that ran under Lawrence Road just east of Charlton Park Road, crews from Milbocker and Sons take the next steps Tuesday morning to build a bridge over High Bank Creek. The culvert was suctioned into muck and clay, but operators were able to remove it in one piece. A crane is used to remove a turbidity curtain that was placed next to the culvert in High Bank Creek to control sediment. replacement. Milbocker and Sons, a contractor from Allegan, has removed the large culvert and will build a bridge that will sit 27 feet, or nearly three stories, above the surface of the water. The steep hill and quick dip at the bottom of Lawrence Road just east of Charlton Park earned notoriety for the road, which, before being removed, bore numerous gouges, nicks and scrapes in the pavement where cars bottomed out as evidence of the dramatic change in grade. Lamberg said other roads may be at higher elevations, but Lawrence Road over High Bank Creek had the sharpest change in grade of all county roads. The new bridge will cost $1.7 million, with funding coming from the Critical Bridge Fund program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as local funds. Lamberg said they are hoping to have it completed by the end of August. Then, Milbocker and Sons will head north on Charlton Park Road to replace decking on the bridge over the Thornapple River between the historic park and M-79. That project, Lamberg said, is scheduled to begin after Labor Day, to fit better with Charlton Park’s schedule, and is expected to be completed in November. A third contracted project is a new overlay on Heath Road, between M-37 and the M37/M-43 junction. That work is underway and should be done by July 4, he said. The road commission’s normal summer todo list includes mowing, drainage projects and lots of attention to gravel roads, such as hauling gravel, filling dust-control contracts the road commission has with townships, and reducing berms. But all of that work is three to four weeks behind now, Lamberg said, and regarding the berm work, “it’s a question whether we’ll get to that at all now.” Along with a crew of 21 full-time employees, Lamberg said part-time, seasonal and even some retired employees help keep the county’s 1,065 miles of road in shape. That includes all paved and gravel roads in 16 township, except for state highways and the streets within the municipalities of Hastings, Middleville and Nashville. To maintain roads, the county is divided into nine sections, and teams of two full-time employees are responsible for each section. “They systematically move through those runs, or areas, fixing up those roads, working first on the most dangerous,” Lamberg said. Lately, they’ve been doing a lot of scraping, or grading, to fill in the washed-out sides of the roads. They use their trucks for much of that work, he said, but sometimes, in severe cases, crews need one of the county’s four graders to properly level the road again. “Some of the repairs the trucks can do; some need gravel hauled in,” he said. “Some need a grader that can move the gravel around better than the trucks can. Thankfully, they don’t always need a grader.” Crews are even using a bulldozer on some of the worst roads right now, he said. Gravel roads are not the only thing that wash away with the rain. The mineral well brine that is used to minimize dust on gravel roads also washes away with the rain, he said. Then, if trucks and graders have to move the gravel around, the brine is no longer at the top. But the rain seems to have reduced the number of calls to the road commission. “Compared to last year’s ultra-dry summer and the dust complaints, we haven’t had as many washout complaints,” he said. “Both are still very significant for residents. But, it seems to be people are more tolerant of washouts than dust.” Lamberg said he and the rest of the road commission crew just hope they can get ahead of the weather and keep drivers and residents happy, now and down the road. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page 3 ExploreMore program growing Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Artist-in-Residence Doet Boersma teaches ExploreMore students how to sketch in the outdoors. (Photos by Dave DeDecker) Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Program Manager Matt Dykstra talks about plants and explains how their root systems adapt to different types of soil. Even as participants complete their first week in the innovative ExploreMore programfor Barry County middle schoolers, enrollment numbers have continued to grow. Sixteen students began the week of visits to cultural institutions in the county and, by week’s end the class had grown to 20. Students visited the Perice Cedar Creek Institute, the Gilmore Car Museum, Historic Charlton Park, and the YMCA of Barry County for enrichment learning tailored to the specialities of each institution. After this week’s visits, the program will reconvene for another four-day tour of the same venues on Aug. 5 to 8, following up on instruction and assignments provided during this week’s learning opportunities. At Pierce Cedar Creek, activities concentrate on the natural environment, at Gilmore on the history of the automotive industry, at Charlton Park on architectural styles and early construction, and at the YMCA-Camp Algonquin on high ropes challenges. For the two-week program was $150, but participants may register for the final week at a reduced cost. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families therough the YMCA, which is coordinating registration through its website, www.ymcaofbc.org. Applications are also available at the YMCACamp Algonquin office which can be reached at 269-945-4574. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Field Station Director Dr. Hugh Brown explains different soil types to ExploreMore participants. COTTAGES, continued from page 1 registered nurse and a unit clerk at the facility were not able to locate the binder. Accounts of two residents “eloping” or leaving the facility alone also were noted in the report. Though each resident was safely returned to the facility, the MDCH report cites the facility because its “sustained compliance could not be verified.” In the case of one of the residents, a nurse was said to have found the resident in a staff parking lot, but no investigation document was filed related to how long the resident had been outside the facility or if staff was actively looking for the resident. “It’s an issue that Don and his administration and the Department of Human Services board is working through,” said Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, who explained that the county owns the building and the property but Thornapple Manor’s operations and management come under the responsibility of the DHS. Dave McIntyre, a member of the Barry County Department of Human Services Board, said there has been a steady stream of correspondence between attorneys for Thornapple Manor and the Michigan Department of Community Health. “The attorneys are taking care of it, and Don is on top of it all,” said McIntyre. In the meantime, officials are seeking answers, knowing taxpayers will be more loudly questioning as The Cottages stay shuttered. “I’ve reached out to state and local officials in hopes of understanding the obstacles Thornapple Manor is facing,” said Barry County Commissioner Ben Geiger. “Barry County is eager to see this issue resolved. I will present a full report on my findings to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.” Blooming beauties Catalpa speciosa trees are in full bloom in parks, yards and along streets and roadways, like these blossoms growing over Coats Grove Road. The United States Department of Agriculture reports that this flowering tree with large, heart-shaped leaves also goes by the name Catawba, cigar tree, Indian bean tree, Indian cigar and Shawnee wood. The word catalpa comes from the Cherokee language as a word for tree; “speciosa” means “showy,” for the large and numerous flowers. According to the USDA Plant Guide website, European settlers planted catalpa trees to produce fence posts. The wood is lightweight, and the heartwood is resistant to deterioration when placed in the ground for several years. Railroad companies grew plantations of catalpa trees for use as track ties and fuel wood. Right now, they are just adding beauty to the landscape, preparing to grow their cigar-like seedpods. Southside Pediatrics is pleased to introduce Steve Ross as our new Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Steve earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he studied Biology, Psychology, and Anthropology. He went on to earned his Master’s Degree from Ohio State University. He completed his clinical rotations at a number of pediatric institutions including Columbus’s prestigious Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His time at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital included clinical rotations in the pediatric urgent care as well as the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition. Steve and his wife Laura are both native Michiganders and are excited to be living in Michigan once again. We provide: • Well-Child Exams • Immunizations • Sports Physicals • Care of Premature Infants • Childhood Asthma • Childhood Obesity & Nutritional Counseling • Behavior and Attention Problems • Management of Chronic Illness 77579344 dents are Medicaid patients, the facility cannot effectively fill the new unit without state approval for the addition of “Medicaid beds.” The Michigan Department of Community Health is withholding that expansion approval based on a long and specific list of violations found in an inspection report available on the Medicare.gov website. A review of the violations appear to largely be recordkeeping oversights, though the report cites several instances when “the facility failed to follow its own policies.” In the cases of two residents observed to have skin tears, the report says that in several incidences no incident reports were filed, nor investigative reports, and apparently no changes made to the residents’ care plans despite clear instructions in a January 2000 facility document titled “Investigation of Unexplained Injuries.” More damaging, according to the report, is that the incident and investigative reports that are noted to exist could not be located by the director of nursing during an Aug. 23, 2012, interview. In an Aug. 3, 2012, interview, the report states that the director of nursing told interviewers that all incidents had incident reports and investigative reports, though they could not be found. The director of nursing also was unable to show assessment data during those investigations that was used to update the care plan of one resident to better protect that resident from further injuries to his skin. The report also charges that the facility failed to coordinate care plans between hospice services and its own staff. In a sample of 24 residents, one in three is identified by the report as being subject to “potential failure ... to receive necessary care and services or duplicative services.” Because Thornapple Manor staff was often unaware of the timing of hospice service visits, suggested changes in care were often not made or noted. In the Aug. 3, 2012, director of nursing interview, it was stated that hospice service visits were noted at the bottom of hospice provider notes and stored in a threering binder. However, when questioned, a 269-818-1020 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm Caring for the community one child at at time. 300 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings, South of Hastings on M-37 • www.southside4kids.com �Page 4 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Layoffs, pending legislation dominate Delton school business by Seth Graves Contributing Writer Another painful reminder of the current state of the economy dominated Monday’s monthly meeting of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education during which members approved the layoff of nine school staff members and received a legislative update from Superintendent Paul Blacken that he termed “very troubling.” The layoff decision was not an easy one, Blacken told board members, but one necessitated by a reduction in funding for Title I programs. The funding change caused a reevaluation of personnel and funds needed to operate. The layoffs, which were based on seniority, affected only the paraprofessionals working within the school district. Paraprofessionals who received layoff notices were Sara Ashley, James Collier, Stacy Elkins, Ellen Grubius, Autumn Hamlin, Angela Jeffreys, Misty Kapteyn, Michelle Rhoda and Patricia Weck. “I met with each one and they know the whole story,” said Blacken, adding that he hopes the school district will be able to call Did you the staff members back if money is available, but cautioned, “We’ll have to wait and see.” In other personnel-related business, the board accepted the resignations of food service employees Kristina Harrington and Megan LeRoux. Blacken reported that he’s anxiously awaiting the outcome of a proposed bill in the state legislature giving the state power to dissolve districts struggling financially. Blacken said the proposed legislation is troubling to school districts throughout the state. Currently 55 school districts are operating in a deficit, he said, and many more are on the cusp. “In fact, we are one of those that are on the cusp if we don’t do the correct things to fix where we are [financially],” Blacken told the board. The bill, which is being proposed in Lansing, would determine if a school district should be dissolved if it is not financially capable of operating. “This is a little bit scary because it doesn’t talk about the processes that go into that decision” Blacken said. “This is just one more way that [the State] is taking away local con- trol.” If the legislation were to pass, Blacken said the state would have the power to dissolve a school district that is operating at a deficit and send its students to neighboring districts. Blacken said the bill is being fast-tracked and has already passed one committee at the state level. Other items of note during Monday’s meeting included an increase in the price of school lunches by 10 cents. This increase, which is mandated by the USDA, will bring the price of an elementary school lunch up to $2.10 and the high school to $2.75. The proposal carried a 6-1 vote in favor of the increase, with board member James McManus giving the only dissenting vote. Board president Marsha Bassett spoke about recent donations to the Delton Kellogg school district. Of the many donations received, Bassett spoke about a $21,000 donation from the district’s Partners In Education Group to purchase iPads, software and training for the elementary and middle school teachers to help in classroom teaching. see? Whooo’s hungry for breakfast? Jeff Baurs of Delton was surprised to find two sets of owly eyes looking back at him during morning daylight when he stepped outside at his Fair Lake home. He had been tipped off a few days prior by some chattering chipmunks. “I figured something was out there after them, looked up and saw a lone owl sitting on a branch.” When he checked the same branch a few days later, two owls were checking him out — and they have been there since, he said. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? League of their own Do you recognize anyone in this team photo, or know when it was taken? The letters “MT” are stitched on the jackets, and the uniforms have “Hastings” stitched across the front. What can you tell us about this team or this photo? Schools need new ideas For years, we’ve been talking about education and what schools need to do if they expect to achieve better outcomes for all students. It seems that over the years, as newly elected officials come to Lansing, they bring a list of ideas that are supposed to revolutionize education, but in recent years the results have been disappointing. The Hastings school district recently held a strategic planning session, bringing together educators, administrators, parents, business and policy leaders to discuss ways of improving the school district and its standing in the community. I applaud them for taking the time to bring everyone together to focus on what Hastings can do to achieve positive outcomes. In the June issue of the schools newsletter, The Saxon Scribe, Todd Geerlings, superintendent said, “Saxon Pride — We don’t wish for it. We work for it!” Geerlings went on to say he’s working on a set of core values, mission and vision statements along with district targets, which should be available in the coming weeks. I think most people would agree, that as a community we want to ensure all children get the best education possible — preparing them for a global marketplace that will test their abilities the rest of their lives. It’s time elected officials public educators acknowledge that putting all students on a college-bound path hasn’t worked, especially with students who have no intention of going on. In fact, the average number of students in Barry County who do on to college has been around 50 percent, so it’s essential that local schools offer programs to entice students to complete high school, get a diploma and be equipped with some basic work-ready skills. In a recent report conducted by KRC Research, 75 percent of adults believe that more time in school better prepares students for success in college and the workforce. The report identified that, along with more time, “we also need to make better use of that time.” Schools across the country are making the shift by expanding learning time, adding both core academic and enrichment classes. This year alone, Arizona, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and our neighbor Indiana have taken steps to extend the school day. Even the American Federation of Teachers supported expanding learning time for all students as a key priority to increasing success. If Hastings schools want to set themselves apart from area districts, they should extend the school day by one hour — allowing more time to offer art, music, drama, industrial trades, physical education or a place for students to do their homework and get tutoring, if necessary. The school could use local mentors or professionals to promote a Junior Achievement-type program, making work-ready job training a part of the curriculum. With the cooperation of the Barry Intermediate School District, four programs are currently running to expose students to work-related fields. Through Gilmore Garage Works, students learn how to restore and work on automobiles. In a welding program at Hastings High School, students receive basic welding skills. The 21st century health class exposes students to the health field. The newest program is culinary arts, where this summer six students are working with a trainer to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for youngsters who attend Camp Algonquin. These are examples of what can happen when people operate with an open mind and a dedication to make it possible. Hastings has a long history of awardwinning programs. The band, vocal music, FFA, Science Olympiad and the Business Professionals of America program — just to name a few — have been recognized year after year at regional, state and in some cases national levels for their abilities. More than 40 years ago, a young man from Hastings could graduate and get a job in a number of local industries and probably make more than his sister who went on to college to become a teacher. But we’ve experienced a big change. Will today’s graduating seniors ever see that kind of opportunity again? Some may, but not the masses — it will only happen for the students with the right skills. In the past five years, Michigan has lost more than 800,000 jobs, so its going to take years before we return to the industrial powerhouse we once were. Things are getting better — Michigan is in the hunt again. But our students will need all the help they can get to ensure that they’re employable before they leave high school. If we expect our kids to compete and thrive in today’s fast-moving marketplace, then it’s time to realize that changes are necessary — making sure that all children succeed. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us iden- Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com tify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of a man, woman and little boy drew no response. Patricia (Fewless) Bross called from St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday to say her husband was one of the men pictured in the “Daddy Daze” photo reprinted in the June 6 Banner. Their son Brian, who is now an anesthesiologist at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont., was born March 2, 1951, at Pennock Hospital. Her husband, the late Ronald Bross, was the second man from the left in the photo announcing new nursery rooms at Pennock Hospital. She also remembered that she shared a room in the maternity ward with a Gail (Foster) Hess and wondered if one of the other two men pictured was Gordon Hess. John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page 5 State News Roundup IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Parking rules don’t jive with free concerts To the editor: Summer is here, and once again there is music on the courthouse lawn, from noon to 1:30 p.m. each Friday. There’s also “the stick man,” from the Hastings City Police Department, marking tires with his stick to monitor public parking use. Really, is this the image that the downtown businesses want to present to the people enjoying two hours of music? The two-hour parking time limit is up when the concert is over, so we all have to move our cars before we get ticketed if we choose to stay downtown to shop. Please, can we have the “parking overlord” refrain from marking the cars around the courthouse until the music is over? We would then have another two hours to shop and eat before we go home. Karl Ost, Hastings Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. More than 8,700 motorists cited for not buckling up During a statewide effort to get motorists to buckle up, law enforcement agencies in 26 counties issued 8,701 seat belt and child seat violation tickets, nearly 600 more citations than during last year’s enforcement effort. Preliminary reports from police agencies indicate 13,453 vehicles were stopped during the May 20 to June 2 Click It or Ticket campaign. The enforcement is part of a national effort to save lives and reduce injuries by increasing seat belt use. Following the state’s record-high rate of 97.9 percent in 2009, seat belt use declined to 93.6 percent in 2012. Every 1 percent increase in belt use means 10 fewer traffic deaths and 130 fewer injuries, said Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Director Michael L. Prince. In 2012, 225 people who died in Michigan traffic crashes were not buckled up. “Motorists were warned about the enforcement through advertising,” said Prince. “Those that didn’t heed the advice to ‘click it’ received a ticket. The bottom line is seat belts save lives, and motorists need to buckle up every trip, every time.” In addition to seat belt violations, 15 drunk drivers were arrested during the enforcement period, and 29 drug arrests were made. More than 1,000 tickets for uninsured motorists and 415 for suspended licenses were written. In Eaton County, a seat belt stop resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine in the vehicle and the seizure of more than $30,000 in other drugs. Traffic stops in Taylor and Rockwood in Wayne County resulted in narcotics arrests and the forfeiture of more than $3,000. Twelve people died in traffic crashes over the Memorial Day holiday period. Of those, three were not wearing a seat belt, two were motorcyclists, two were riding off-road vehicles along the roadway, one was riding a moped and one was a pedestrian. This is an increase from the 2012 Memorial Day holiday period when 10 people were killed in traf- fic crashes. Officers will again take to the streets working stepped up drunk driving patrols July 1 to 7 and Aug. 16 to Sept. 2, during the heavily traveled July Fourth and Labor Day holidays. Seat belt enforcement will also be a part of the Labor Day effort. State budget signed ahead of schedule Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed House Bills 4228 and 4328 into law, finishing the budget process for the fiscal year set to begin Oct. 1, 2013. For the third year in a row, the state has passed its budget plan four months ahead of the constitutional deadline. The new schedule allows schools and local governments to use definite figures when putting together their own budgets for the coming year. Highlights of the budget for the Fiscal Year 2014, which begins Oct. 1, include: What do you • A .8 percent increase in total spending. • $449.7 million more in funding for K-12 education. • $65 million more for early childhood education. • $31.9 million more in funding for higher education and community colleges. • $13.2 million more in funding for veterans programs. • $20 million set aside for individual tax relief. • $25.3 million more in funding for public safety initiatives. • $46.6 million more for revenue sharing to communities. • $75 million deposited into the state’s ‘rainy day fund.’ • $351 million more for Michigan’s roads from existing revenue sources. • $11.6 million more for the Healthy Kids Dental. State leaders pledged to continue addressing the issues of Medicaid via the proposed Healthy Michigan plan and a long-term solution for adequately funding Michigan’s roads. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Last week: Edward Snowden, the 29-year-old government worker who exposed the massive government surveillance program of telephone calls and emails of millions of Americans, is being alternatively described as a hear and as a traitor. Where do you put him? 57% 43% For this week: Should the military continue to prosecute its own sexual abuse cases or should those cases be turned over to public civilian courts? Hero Traitor Trolley Around Town q Allow the military to rule q Civilian courts 1120 West Green, Hastings 945-4174 FREE TROLLEY RIDES Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... 602 W. State St., Hastings 945-4800 Fridays from 6pm to 10pm Now thru August 16 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 16, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:30pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. Member FDIC Member FDIC 269-945-2401 150 W. Court St., Hastings All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. Thank You area businesses for funding FREE RIDES for everyone! 126 S. Jefferson St. 269.948.4042 945-4403 • 131 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-4400 245-3405 404 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 105 E. State St., Hastings 77578802 77579312 150 W. State St., Downtown Hastings 269.948.9222 948-8531 �Page 6 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77579292 Worship Together Area Obituaries ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for Toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Teen Group & Wednesday Midweek Programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, June 9 - Summer Worship Hours 8 and 10:00; No Sunday School. June 23 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m. June 29- Introduction to Prayer Labryinths 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 2914 - High School Cedar Point Trip. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 DELTON, MI - George Leroy Boulter left us to be with his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2013. George blessed this world on July 7, 1975 in Battle Creek, the son of Marylon and Dale Boulter, Sr. and George and Bonnie Harvath. He lived most of his life near Delton so he could be near his family. He attended Delton Kellogg Schools until he entered Gull Lake Christian at the age of 14, where he graduated with honors, and he excelled at art and sports. George started working at the age of 15 at Ellie’s Place in Delton, where cooking became his passion. He worked at a number of restaurants throughout his career. He loved playing on computers as well as fixing them. He loved to cook for any number of people from 4 to 100 and he did it well. But nothing would beat heading down to the lake to fish with his brothers, taking his family to the movies and he also enjoyed playing MTG with his friends. His passion for life was second to none. When he did something, he did it well and he did it best. He loved his family and his friends were just like family to him. He left us with a void that no one will be able to fill. George was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We shall celebrate his life every day. We are all better people for knowing and loving him. He is survived by his wife, Shelly Boulter; his children, Michael, Christopher (Alex), Thomas, Amy and Whitney; his parents, Marylon and Dale Boulter, Sr. and George and Bonnie Harvath; his brothers and sisters, Kim (Scott), Dale Jr (Lisa), Josh (Laura), Jeremiah (Marhi) and Jasmine; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and all his friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Dale and Thelma Boulter, Charles Harvath; uncle, Thomas Harvath; and nephew, Taylor Boulter. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Hickory Corners Bible Church, Pastor Jeff Worden and Pastor Matthew Trim officiating. Burial will take place in the East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to leave a condolence message for George's family. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Rodney Clyde McMillian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 Charles D. Altoft MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Janice Irene Vickers CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes George Leroy Boulter 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 WOODLAND, MI - Rodney Clyde McMillian, age 66, of Woodland, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 24, 1946 in Verda, KY, to Clyde and Henrietta (Howard) McMillian. Rod attended Cawood Elementary and Hall High School in Kentucky before moving to Michigan and completing tenth grade at Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa. At the early age of 14, Rod began working on local farms. His first full-time position was held at Keeler Brass, working along side his father. Later working for Dolar Jarvis, before beginning his career at General Motors. Assigned mainly to the Oldsmobile Plant in Lansing, Rod retired in 1999 after 31 years of service. Rod married Connie L. Wilson on August 6, 1966 in Hastings. He was a member of the Hastings Elk Lodge and the Hastings Moose HASTINGS, MI - Janice Irene Vickers, age 76, of Hastings, passed away June 13, 2013 at her residence. She was born November 24, 1936 in the Detroit area the daughter of Roderick and Dorothy (Roberts) Kilmer. Janice graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1954. She married Terrence Vickers on May 26, 1956. Janice worked as a short order cook for 10 years at Gene & Joe’s/Kow Patties in Middleville (now known as Champs). She also helped her husband in his business, Vic’s Repair Service for 27 years. After retiring from their business she worked for Hertz Rental and as a carrier service for Fifth Third Bank. Janice was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Terrence Vickers; and brother, Bill Kilmer. Janice is survived by her children, Pat Miller (Bill Castle) of Chicago, Dennis (Mary) Vickers of Grand Rapids, Donald (Denise) Vickers of Dutton; grandchildren, Shannon (Carl) Olson of Hastings, Roy (Colleen) Miller of Grand Rapids, Thomas Miller (Jena Johnson) of Chicago, Michelle Miller (James Sluss) of Hastings, Jeffrey, Gregory, Derek and David Vickers of Dutton and Timothy Vickers of Grand Rapids; great grandchildren, Bret Lawrence, Dylan Lawrence, Kassidi Olson, Keegan Olson, Hunter Piper, Easton Piper and Jaxon Miller, siblings, Kathy (Bob) Lake, Mike (Kim) Kilmer, sister-in-laws, Karen Kilmer and Sharon (Frank) Winans, and brother-in-law, Tom Vickers. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Bob King Park, (Tangletown) in Hastings from 2 until 4 p.m. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Lodge. In his early years, Rod liked driving in demolition derbies, supporting Gary and Rod Jr. running dirt bikes, working on cars, and tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren. Golfing with Connie and friends was his all time favorite hobby. Through golf he met Mike Lydy, where a friendship grew into getting to know area residents by helping Mike with his carpentry and building business during summers. Rod was preceded in death by his father, Clyde McMillian; his sisters, Kathy Williams and Gail Owens; and his nephews, Edward Owens and Cody Skidmore. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie McMillian of Woodland; his children, Gary (Darla) McMillian of Hastings, Cindy (Jason) Burr of Hastings, and Rod Jr. (Tina) McMillian of Alto; his grandchildren, William, Bryan, Trey, and Ashlyn; his mother, Henrietta McMillian of Cawood, KY; his brothers, Greg (Lola) of Baxter, KY, Grady of Cawood, KY, Robert (Deb) of Cawood, KY, Randy (Patty) of Cawood, KY, David (Karen) of Belleville, Mark of Wellington, UT; and his two sisters, Vanessa (Harold) Coots of Evarts, KY and Helen (Richard) Stewart of Cawood, KY. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives in the United States. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or other charities supporting a cure for cancer. Funeral services will begin at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013 and continue to a graveside service at the Woodland Cemetery in Woodland. A luncheon will be provided at the Moose Lodge in Hastings, directly following the services. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. DELTON, MI - Charles D. (Chuck) Altoft, age 81, of Delton, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1932 in Hastings, the son of Alfred and Minnie (Johncock) Altoft. Chuck graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army and the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1955 after 4 1/2 years of service. Chuck married Shirley A. Jones on January 31, 1970. He retired from EW Bliss Company and Kmart. Chuck enjoyed fishing, golfing, spending time with his family, his pets and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Evelyn; siblings, Albert and Raymond Altoft; brother-in-law, Richard Bustance; daughter-in-law, Karen Altoft; and grandson, Colin Altoft. Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Altoft of Delton; sons, Timothy Altoft and David Carr; daughters, Diane Carr, Pamela Kornstadt, Kimberly Varney and Lynn (Daniel) Gilbert; several grandchildren; brother, Lester Altoft; sisters, Harriet, Mary, Viola, Alice, and Arlene; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice. A special thanks to all the nurses and staff of Pennock Hospice for all of their help during this difficult time. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 15, 2013at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Karen Hays-Satterfield officiated the service. Interment took place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our webstie at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Marvin C. Miller SHELBYVILLE, MI - Marvin C. Miller, age 78, of Shelbyville, passed away April 2, 2013. There will be a short graveside memorial service held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Oak Hill Cemetery, 6950 Lindsey Rd., (Orangeville). Following the service, please join family and friends at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Martin United Methodist Church, 969 E. Allegan, Martin. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, June 20 — Movie Memories remembers Lana Turner in “The Bad and the Beautiful,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 21 — preschool story time explores underground animals, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25 — toddler story time goes on a “treasure hunt,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 — summer reading program participants watch the feats of Jim Merrills, magician and juggler, 2 to 3 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Gas leak forces evacuations Residents from about four homes in Johnstown Township were evacuated Thursday afternoon after a gas main leak was detected in the area. Michigan State Police assisted with the evacuation early Thursday afternoon. Residents were reportedly allowed back in their homes by about 3 p.m. The gas main leak occurred after a gas line was reportedly ruptured in the area of M-37 and Pifer Road. Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page 7 Summer drama camp giving free performances Friday BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: K J 7 3 M: K 8 4 L: J 7 6 5 2 K: 3 EAST N: 9 4 M: J 10 9 3 L: 9 3 K: K Q 7 5 4 N: 8 6 2 M: 7 5 2 L: A K Q 8 4 K: A 9 SOUTH: N: A Q 10 5 M: A Q 6 L: 10 K: J 10 8 6 2 Doezemas to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Dealer: East Vulnerable: East/West Lead: AK 1N 3N Pass East 1L 2L Pass Pass South Dbl 2N 4N West 1M Pass Pass Today’s column provides a look at a lot of bidding by everyone at the table. With so much bidding going on, how does the North/South team end up in a game contract in spades? Let’s take a look. East opened the bidding with a solid five-card diamond suit with thirteen high-card points and one point for length. Certainly that was a legitimate bid as an opener. With a shortage in diamonds, thirteen high-card points and one point for length, South was certainly correct in using the take out double to demand a bid from partner North. With a weak hand, West elected to bid one heart. The hearts were certainly nothing to write home about, and West probably gave away some valuable information informing the table that she had four hearts and a minimum response in the 6-9 point range. North with eight high-card points and shortness in clubs gave a one spade bid, promising at least four spades, but some might expect five spades over the one heart bid. At any rate, everyone was in on the bidding frenzy, and it did not stop there. East continued her quest for diamonds despite not much of a response from West. She bid two diamonds. South countered with a two-spade bid, and gradually the North/South team made it to game at the four-level. With only 21 high-cards between them, it seemed like North/South would have a difficult time making this contract. East chose the AK for her opening lead. Despite an encouraging sign from West with the 7K, East thought twice about leading a second club at the second trick. A diamond lead came next with the AL, and East/West had the first two tricks. Did East err on the first two leads in this hand? Let’s back up as it is easy to see that North/South will prevail with ten tricks taken with the defense that East/West proposed. What needs to happen to have East/West as the winning team on this hand? Just as a declarer needs to have a plan before the first trick is played, so likewise the defenders should be using their time to make a plan to take the setting tricks and gain the upper hand. With everyone bidding and North/South reaching a major game that usually requires 25-26 points, East must stop and remember what she has heard from the bidding. What does East know once the bidding has ended? She knows the following: there are13 high card points in her hand, and probably six in her partner’s hand. That alone should send up a red flag. With 19 points between them, East knows that North/South have overbid and probably only have about 21 high card points. Leading out the aces cannot be the way to set this hand. What is the right move then? With the laborious arrival at a game in spades (one spade, two spades, three spades, four spades), East should realize that her first lead cries out for a trump lead. South has already informed the table with the take out double that she is short in diamonds. Most likely, North and South each have four spades, and a spade lead each time will deprive North of any chance for extra tricks through ruffing in the dummy. A crossruff will easily hand North/South a game in the spade suit if the trump suit is left undisturbed. East can thwart that plan by her first lead. East chose the 2N. North won the trick with the JN, and she led a small diamond toward the 10L. East snatched the diamond return with the QL, and you guessed it: she led another small spade. North won again with the KN and tried another diamond toward the dummy. When East covered the 2L with the 4L, North threw away a small club. West won with the 9L. West led a heart and North won with the KM. North next led her singleton 3K with East taking with the AK, and East led a trump a third time, essentially destroying all hope for North of getting a crossruff. Using this plan of defense, East/West won two diamond tricks and two club tricks because East listened to the bidding and knew that leading trump in this situation would be the most effective defensive strategy. North/South ended up short one trick for a minus fifty points. The message on this hand is clear: when the auction is a competitive auction and everyone is bidding, there is something wrong. Saving the aces that East had as entries back into her hand was a powerful defensive move and gave the partnership a well-deserved positive score instead of a minus 420. East led the small trumps every chance she could and it paid off. The defenders were the ones celebrating this time. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Hastings Banner D e line! d a Celebrating the 4th of July Advertising: News: TUESDAY, JULY 2ND AT 4PM Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Public Land Auction TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted real estate at public Auction on July 30th, 2013: Barry & Ionia. For All Your Tent Rental Needs The Auction will be held at The Ionia County ISD, 2191 Harwood Rd., Ionia, MI 48846. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. 77579286 07623782 “Nationally Certified, Hometown Committed” WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Realty Inc. “Your Real Estate Connection” MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 1-269-945-0514 Graduate REALTOR® Institute, REALTOR® Associate Broker Certified Residential Specialist 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings Local. Independent. Working for you. 07629107 Financial, Retirement and Legacy Planning for Individuals and Business Owners • Retirement Strategies • Deferred Compensation • 401(k) & Pension Plans • SIMPLE, SEP & Rollover IRA's • Investment Management • Group & Individual Health Plans • Medicare Supplement Plans • Fixed & Variable Annuities • College Education Funding • Life Insurance • Long Term Care Planning Pacific Northwest August 5-25 Mall of America August 15-18 Mackinac Bridge Walk September 1-2 Washington D.C. - September 9-14 Autumn Color Tour by Sail October 9 Historic Virginia - October 14-20 Airplanes & Automobiles November 1-2 Call or email for more information or a complete brochure! 517.647.2050 or 855.219.0085 hartzlertours@gmail.com Complete tour information can be found at: Will be on newsstands Wed., July 3rd Danica, a hard-core realist who never believed in fairy tales and only sees the dark side of life. Meanwhile, the fairy tale world is left in shambles with the woodsman gone. The performances are open to the public. www. hartzlertours.com Don’t delay, tours are filling fast, inquire today! 77579377 TUESDAY, JULY 2ND AT NOON Peter John Roets, Hastings and Megan Lynn Cogswell, Hastings. Joseph Reinhardt Huebner, Hastings and Susanne Ursula Lugrain, Hastings. Detroit Tigers July 14, August 30, September 21 77579353 arly E Marriage Licenses This Friday, June 21, 40 students ages 8 to 14 from all over Barry County who have participated in the Thornapple Players’ summer drama camp will present “Best of Both Worlds” at 2 and 7 p.m. the Dennison Performing Arts Center, located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. In “Best of Both Worlds,” the best — and worst — of both worlds collide when fantasy meets the harsh reality of school in a toe-tapping, pop musical adventure. When Cinderella’s stepsisters find a portal to another world, they get zapped into a very real high school and decide to never return. After all, in this world, mean girls are popular. A comically ambitious woodsman who dreams of being a storybook hero pursues the stepsisters to bring them back and recruits the help of 77579373 North Bob and Pat Doezema, who live at 389 N. Airport Rd. in Hastings, will celebrate 25 years of marriage and a life of love, happiness, friendship, family and fun! Family and friends are invited to stop by Fall Creek restaurant on Friday evening, June 21, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. to help them celebrate. Participants in the 2013 Thornapple Players summer drama camp gathered for a photo on stage are (front row, from left) William Smalley, Jameson Riordan, Haven Keagle, Abby Fichtner, Anna Haywood, Leah Luyk, Grace Curtis, Molly Patton, Sage Winters, Katy Raphael, (second row) James Gerber, Harrison Smalley, Alex Forsberg, Aubree Tinkler, Amy Forsberg, Gavin Patton, Amelia Craven, Juliann Meeker, Natalee Sanders, Thea Zellmer, (third row) Grayson Patton, Tommy Johnson, Chase Dannenberg, Lizzy Fichtner, Anna Bassett, Hayden Thompson, Griffin Seeber, Alexis Vanhorn, Lucas Richards, Cameron Seeber, (fourth row) Chase Mesecar, Andee Gerber, Camille VanDien, Lexi Replogle, Sam Craven, Alyssa Dipert, Shia ReeceJarman and Lindsay Meeker. (Absent from photo are Kate Haywood and Max Richards.) 77579309 WEST David M. Muilenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Robin M. Welton Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF® 525 W . Apple St., Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC �Page 8 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa Fair has a new attraction this year. Thanks to generous people of the community, the popular inflatibles will be free for children to use this year. This should be quite a lure for the young set. Other midway items will have a cost, as usual. The fair runs from Wednesday, June 26, at 5 p.m. to Sunday, June 30, in the evening. The museum complex will be open Saturday and Sunday of fair week. The Freight House will be open with all the graduation pictures from decades of the 1890s through the 1970s. Many other school-related exhibits will be displayed both Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday will include an ice cream social in the afternoon. A reader called to say that the unusual pieces in plain sight on Tupper Lake Street on APEC property were none other than the components for the new splash park at Hastings. They were pictured on the front page of the June 13 Banner. Another year there were six sets of industrial stair cases in the parking lot as they were being painted bright blue and yellow. Anyone who has driven on Barber Road in recent months has certainly been aware of the gradual cleanup of the former mobile home park. The last traces of mobile homes were gone. Then any other debris was gone. Finally all that was left were the drives. Then the surrounding soil was tilled. Now we see rows of corn sprouting. Given a few weeks of growing weather, all we will see will be the entrance driveway. It had served its purpose. Bernice Hamp and others of her family were in Leslie Sunday for the 50th wedding anniversary of son Allen Hamp and his bride from 1963, Mary Jane Hunt of Clarksville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Hunt. At Central United Methodist Church Sunday, the pastor’s sermon title was “M&Ms and the Gospel.” During coffee hour certain fathers were honored. Father of the eldest child was Warren Courtney. Father of the youngest child was Randy Freidhoff. There was an unexpected list of fathers of three or more daughters. They were Ray Dykhouse, Ed Reiser, Dale Mossburg, George Carpenter and again Warren Courtney. Each received a candy bar. Work continues on the pipeline that will carry wastewater from Twin City Foods to the Wastewater Authority on Harwood Road. Now the work is on the segment from Bonanza Road to the plant on Emerson Street. It is now crossing the cornfield on the Randy Anderson farm. Friends here were grieved last week to learn of the drowning death of Sara Rohrbacher, 20-year-old daughter of Gordon Rohrbacher and Carla Rohrbacher of Wayland. Her local grandparents were Joan King now of Hastings and the late Lawrence Rohrbacher. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church held its last meeting of the year Wednesday, June 12, with a noon potluck dinner. Chief business of the day was election of officers for the 2013-14 year. Returning president is Roxie Hazel, with Lola Haller the vice-president. Betty Carey will be secretary and Marcia Raffler the treasurer. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 11. Lakewood Choral Society is on a trip to Washington, D.C., where they will be singing in several notable venues. The society is under the direction of Dr. Robert Oster of Hastings. Members are from more than 20 towns in the area. Each member auditioned to enter. Many have been singing with the group for 20 or more years. Art in the Park comes Saturday, July 6. The First Congregational Church will be open with a light lunch served to the public. This is a welcome cool spot for many park visitors. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday morning at the Saranac Depot. Local members came from Lake Odessa, Freeport, Hastings, Sunfield and Bowne Center. Tickets are available from each local historical society for the July luncheon at Belding’s Belrockton Museum with a catered lunch. Tickets are available at $10 each. The speaker will be Dana Macklin of Edmore who is a scion of the Stalter family of Lake Odessa. He will be showing some of his collection of crystal pieces and relating their history. See Deloris Dipp of Freeport, Elaine Garlock of Lake Odessa, Jan Sedore of Sunfield or Sally Johnson of Bowne Center for tickets. The Rudd farm market building has been a work in progress for several months. The core building is enclosed and the wide veranda roof will provide shelter for their bounty of garden goods for sale. This popular business is near Berlin Center on Jordan Lake Highway. Don’t let investments take a vacation At long last, summer is almost here — which may mean it’s time to put together your traveling plans. Still, while you and your family may enjoy going a summertime trip, there’s one part of your life that should not go on vacation — and that’s your investment portfolio. So, what can you do to help your investments keep on working all year long, year in and year out? Here are a few suggestions: • Don’t chase after “hot” investments. Many times, you will hear about a “hot” investment, usually a stock. However, by the time you hear about such an investment, it may already be cooling off. Even more importantly, it might not have been appropriate for your needs — and any investment that has either “flamed out” or wasn’t right for you in the first place will not be a “hard worker” in your portfolio. • Monitor “lazy” investments. Under the right circumstances, just about any investment could be of value to you. However, under different scenarios, those same investments may not be doing as much for you. To cite one example, when interest rates are at historic lows, as has been the case recently, and your portfolio contains a relatively large amount of short-term fixed-rate vehicles whose interest payments don’t even keep up with inflation, they could be considered “lazy” investments. • Look for the “multi-taskers.” In most aspects of life, “multi-taskers” are valuable — and it’s the same in the investment world. Can you find a particular type of investment that may be able to achieve multiple goals at the same time? Consider dividend-paying stocks. If you need the income to supplement your cash flow, you can cash the dividend checks. And since some companies tend to increase their dividends, your investment in these stocks can serve as a source of potential for rising income, helping keep you ahead of inflation. Furthermore, if you don’t actually need the dividends to support your income stream, you can reinvest them to increase your ownership stake — a method of building your overall wealth. Finally, many dividend- THE COUNTY OF BARRY is ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for ENTRY REPAIR The closing date for the bid is July 12, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ENTRY REPAIR”. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77579272 THE COUNTY OF BARRY is ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for REPAIR of the ANIMAL SHELTER ROOF The closing date for the bid is July 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ANIMAL SHELTER ROOF BID”. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77579275 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Yankee Springs Township Board will hold a Special Meeting to conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Township Budget for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333 on: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2013 AT 6:30 PM The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed Budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Office on June 21st, 2013 during regular office hours. Americans with Disabilities Notice: The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals at the meeting upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333. Phone 269-795-9091 / FAX 269-795-2388 Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk 77579365 EDWARD JONES City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the City Council to hear comments and make a determination on a Final PUD Site Plan for an expansion of an existing vacant building at 400 West State Street for use as a drive through pharmacy and offices for medical, dental, and legal services as recommended by the Planning Commission. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77579369 Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads paying stocks also offer significant growth potential. Keep in mind, though, that there are no guarantees, because companies can lower or discontinue their dividends at any time. And, as you know, stocks are subject to market risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. • Don’t take a “time out” from investing. The financial markets regularly move up and down. During the down times, it’s important not to get so discouraged that you decide to take a “time out” from investing until “things get better.” No one can really predict when a downturn will end, but you don’t want to be on the investment sidelines when the market turns around — because the biggest gains can occur in the early stages of a rally. And in any case, if you’re not constantly investing, or at least exploring new investment opportunities, your portfolio could begin to stagnate — or even become “unbalanced,” in which case it may no longer fit your objectives or your risk tolerance. By following the above suggestions, you can help keep your investments working for you this summer — as well as fall, winter and spring. The road toward achieving your financial goals is a long one — so try to keep moving. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 36.15 -.01 AT&T 36.17 +.41 BP PLC 43.29 +.20 CMS Energy Corp 27.57 +.61 Coca-Cola Co 40.93 +.14 Conagra 34.50 +.47 Eaton 65.84 -1.28 Family Dollar Stores 64.08 +.85 Fifth Third Bancorp 18.40 +.06 Flowserve CP 165.97 +.93 Ford Motor Co. 15.65 +.14 General Mills 49.91 +1.58 General Motors 34.01 +.08 Intel Corp. 25.46 +.75 Kellogg Co. 64.92 +1.92 McDonald’s Corp 99.75 +1.52 Perrigo Co. 121.16 -4.01 Pfizer Inc. 29.40 +.98 Sears Holding 47.06 +.92 Spartan Motors 6.12 +.13 Spartan Stores 19.11 -.07 Stryker 67.67 +.84 TCF Financial 14.20 -.06 Walmart Stores 75.73 +.48 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1367.86 $21.64 15,318 570M -10.66 -.02¢ +196 -63M New ice cores shed more light on past climate change by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Late in the last century, scientists published reams of data about Earth’s climate derived from ice cores taken from Greenland and Antarctic glaciers. By drilling down into the ice with hollow bits (think of using a spinning pipe as a drill) workers were able to pull columns of ice up to the surface. The material brought to light in this way was very special for several reasons. First, the ice cores show annual layers going back in time. That means scientists can count backward through time from the surface downward, a bit like school kids can count the rings of a tree, measuring out history year by year. The ice in the cores had originally been snow at the surface, snow that was buried by later snows and slowly became compacted to form a coarse icy material, called firn, and then glacial ice itself. The ice has tiny bubbles of air in it, air that was trapped in the snow layers in times gone by. This means that scientists can analyze small air samples sealed in the ice and determine the composition of the that was blowing around the Earth in past millennia. Chemical analyses of the air in the glacial ice show that our planet’s atmosphere has gone through cycles of changes over thousands of years. In particular, the concentration of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane (the main ingredient in natural gas), has varied over time. The specific dates of the changes can be determined by counting up the layers in the ice core — a pretty nifty trick. If the only thing the ice cores told us was how much Earth’s air has changed, that would be interesting in itself. But scientists are also able to analyze the ice and from it infer a couple of things. First, the ice is made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms, which together form the familiar water molecule of high school science class. But atoms are not all created equal. Some oxygen atoms weigh more than other oxygen atoms – we say that oxygen has different isotopes. The great thing about that fact is that using the ratios of the isotopes of oxygen found in the ice cores, scientists can calculate past temperatures. Again, by counting up the annual layers in the ice core, we can quite precisely date when temperature changes occurred. Beyond that, some other information about weather and climate can be deduced by things such as how much dust is in a particular layer of ice. In short, the ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica have told us a lot about climate change going back hundreds of thousands of years. As interesting as the ice core work in the polar regions has been, it’s been rather limited geographically. That is to say, we are interested in climate all over the Earth, and in particular where we live, more than we are interested in climate change just at the poles. Now, new information about climate is starting to be unearthed from two ice cores taken from Peru’s Quelccaya Ice Cap. These two cores have nearly 1,800 annual layers in them. That means they are not anywhere near as long as the polar ice cores, but they are in an interesting place – at a low latitude rather than at high latitudes. “These ice cores provide the longest and highest-resolution tropical ice core record to date,” said Professor Lonnie Thompson in a press release from The Ohio State University. Thompson is the lead author of a study of the Peruvian ice core. “In fact, having drilled ice cores throughout the tropics for more than 30 years, we now know that this is the highest-resolution tropical ice core record that is likely to be retrieved,” he said. The Peruvian ice core appears to show the influence of El Nino changes at sea. This gives us a new way to study temperature fluctuations in part of the Pacific Ocean over nearly two millennia. Climate is complex, and a great deal of effort is required to learn how it has varied in Earth’s past. But step-by-step, we are learning a great deal more than we knew when this rock doc first read about the Ice Age in elementary school. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page 9 Hastings City Band pre-dates Civil War Part III by J. Lee Reed, the veteran bandmaster The following article appeared in the July 24, 1913, Hastings Journal Herald. In this portion of his recollections, Reed and other members of the city band had served as part of the 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. In the Spring of 1862, the U.S. War Department discharged all regimental bands. Reed then re-enlisted as leader of the 11th Michigan Cavalry Band, which was quartered in Kalamazoo, awaiting further orders. ***** About the middle of December 1863, I think, we were ordered to pack up and move to the front, not knowing just what department of the army were were ordered to. The day we entrained, I well remember, was very cold, and on our way from camp to the Michigan Central Railroad depot we were expected to play at the head of the regiment. We began all right, but before going very far, one horn after another froze up, so that the valves could not be used, until finally the last horn refused to respond and the band no longer could make a toot. Our journey to the front was via Detroit, Toledo, Columbus and Cincinnati to Lexington, Ky. Nothing of importance transpired on the way from Kalamazoo to the front. Our band, however, attracted considerable attention especially as we marched at the head of regiment from the depot down through the city of Lexington to the fairground, where we were provided with tents and remained there a little more than a year. Meantime during the summer of 1863, at a time when John Morgan was raiding through eastern Kentucky, the 11th Cavalry was ordered to move to Louisa, a little town on the Big Sandy River among the mountains of eastern Kentucky. On our way over the country, many amusing things occurred. One day after a long hot forenoon’s march when the column halted in the road for a little breathing spell, the band happened to be just in front of a log house in front of which was a rail fence and a gate opening to the walk leading to the door of the house. Just inside the gate had been placed a large flat stone as a sort of step. As we halted with the band at the gate there came out of the house a very fair, buxom young lady perhaps 19 years old, and took a position on this big stone and leaning on the gate. This, it may be remembered, was at the time when hoop skirts were in fashion for ladies. It may also be inferred that owing to the primitive state of this part of Kentucky, young ladies did not have the advantages of a well stocked market whereby to supply themselves with the most modern wearing apparel. So, I suppose, as next best thing to use in lieu of the modern steel hoop skirt was a single roll the pig over while he was to cut his head off with a sharp case knife which he always carried. I lunged, but failed to get the leg, but hung to my pig who dragged me through the cornshock and got away. We ran him some distance when he undertook to go through the fence and got fast and began to squeal. We made as short work as possible with cutting the pig’s head off, but before we had time to cut a chunk out of the ham, there were at least a 100 men ready to get a piece of the pig. We, however, got away with a liberal chunk of meat which we cooked for our breakfast. I suppose within five minutes after it began to squeal every bit of that pig was being cooked for the breakfast of the soldier who was lucky enough to get a piece of it. Between the time when I came out of the band of the old 3rd Infantry and the time I went into the 11th Cavalry, I was at home here, and had gotten the old band together. Leonard Fitzgerald had raised a company of soldiers for the 21st Infantry then quartered at Ionia. When he took the regiment, our band, with its new band wagon, went along to escort them over there. The band wagon and the four plumed horses produced quite a sensation along the way. We had got some distance north of Woodland Center when we passed a large pasture field containing perhaps 20 head of cattle, which were grazing on the farther side of the pasture. Among them a red bull. Mr. Sartwell, being the bass drummer, sat on the high back seat, the drum being strapped to the drum rack behind the seat. He began to pound on the drum, the cattle put up their heads and tails and all of them started on a run across the lot to the fence along the road. The bull evidently took the matter seri- ously, for he charged the fence repeatedly, but it happened to be a strong one, and he gave up the chase after following the band wagon nearly a quarter of a mile. At another time during the same summer, the band was engaged by the Rev. Mr. Hewitt to go to the town[ship] of Campbell to play for a mass convention of Sunday schools which was to be held in a grove in the northern part of Campbell town, Ionia County. The band was to go to Bowne Center early in the morning there to take breakfast at 8 a.m. and escort a large delegation which was to assemble at that point. After leaving there, the march had proceeded a long distance and we were all tired and dusty and, I may say, dry. We finally came to a grocery store between two hills, which looked good to the band in anticipation of finding what in those days people called beer. We ordered the driver to turn up to the grocery and we would get some beer, but could find nothing but root beer, which we proceeded to get outside of until the keeper said we had drunk all he had on hand. In the course of his talk on the platform in the grove, the Rev. Mr. Moore in a joking way said that we had had a very enjoyable trip from Bowne Center that morning, but the excessive heat and the dust had so much overcome the band as to cause them to halt the whole procession for 10 minutes while they drank up all of Mr. Jackson’s root beer at the store four miles back. NOTE: The Hastings City Band began its 2013 season Wednesday, June 12. Free concerts on the Barry County Courthouse lawn continue each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. through July 10. TRASH, continued from page 1 J. Lee Reed grape vine hoop fastened to the inside of the bottom of her skirt. Her first question was to know what those crooked brass things were that the men had. I told her they were brass instruments. She then asked what we did with them. I said we made music with them. She asked me to make music, so I called the boys around me and we started in on a quick step. The music attracted the attention of the whole column, which extended quite a distance up the road and behind us. As we began the young woman seemed to become entranced, or as in a dream, but she immediately revived and with renewed activity, seeming to forget that a 1,040 pairs of eyes were intently gazing at her, but as the cheering began, the whole length of the column she seemed to gain inspiration and doubled her physical effort to amuse her auditors. At this juncture, the grapevine hoop appeared very much a thing of life. As she continued to dance the latest contortions, one after another of the band boys became convulsed with laughter and quit playing, still those who could maintain sufficient composure continued for some little time to keep the tune going. When at last quiet was restored the lady thanked us for the entertainment we had given her and said she wished we could remain here over night to entertain others she would like to have hear the music, entirely forgetting that she had taken any part in the entertainment herself. The fact is, she was the whole cause of one of the best short entertainment that I have ever witnessed. I shall never forget that animated hoop. NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF GUN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of a five-year improvement project for Gun Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection and oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and contingencies. The hearing will be held at Gun Lake Chapel, 2910 Patterson Ave., Wayland, MI 49348 on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner located in 220 W. State Street in Hastings, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project to benefiting properties. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to the Gun Lake Improvement Board c/o Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Gun Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction. Gun Lake Improvement Board Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan At another time when Gen. Stoneman went to the salt works with 4,000 men to destroy the works which was the principal source of supply of salt for the whole Southern confederacy, he had got as far as Laurel Gap when the rebels made a stand to check our advancement. The battle began about noon and continued until dark without our being able to gain an entrance to the gap through which we must pass in order to reach the salt works. When darkness came, the general sent word back to me to bring my band up to the front. He ordered me to take the band and follow Lt. Jennings’ command into and through the gap, and to play as many pieces of music as I could until we reached open country on the other side of the mountain. None of the band men knew that there were any of our own soldiers on the summit of the mountain directly over our heads, but we learned that during the afternoon our men had forced their way to the top of the mountain, where darkness had prevented their return. When the band struck up its first piece there arose such a cheering as I never heard before or since. It actually drowned the sound of the band for a little time. We played nine pieces before we reached the north side of the mountain, where we went into camp for the balance of the night. When the bugle called the soldiers up just before daylight, Philo Dunning being with me, I heard a pig in a shock of corn about 20 feet from where we had been sleeping. I called Philo’s attention to the pig and we at once prepared to capture him, for just about then pork was a rarity. I was to crawl up very quietly and lunge on the pig’s back and get him by a fore leg and Philo was to help me 77579359 used by well-meaning non-township residents who overwhelm the service and explode the providing township’s costs. Ironically, when the providing township appeals for financial assistance to a neighboring township, it’s often met with a response that no funds are available to help. Six townships currently offering recycling services for their residents, all covered by their general fund. Like the Village of Middleville, Yankee Springs Township was cited as having cut its initial costs in half. Geiger questioned the committee’s exclusion of potential revenue sources from the recycling business but reserved his strongest objection to the hiring of a part-time coordinator. “It’s an expansion of government,” was Geiger’s observation and, when countered by Commissioner Joyce Snow that it could be a shared position with another county employee, he replied, “it’s still an expansion of government, Joyce.” After Snow moved to table further discussion and possible action on the proposal to August, allowing commissioners time to inform and consult with their constituent townships, solid waste oversight committee members reiterated their agreement with the decision but reminded commissioners of their intent to have the countywide recycling program in place by the first of the year. “If this rock is not moved by this commission,” Barnard addressed the board, “then it won’t get moved.” In other business, the board: • Directed County Administrator Michael Brown to draw up a budget amendment “Some townships are doing it, but others never will. That leaves the rest of the county residents who can’t get their townships to offer recycling, and then they have no option. All you’re doing [in approving the committee’s proposal] is authorizing [recycling] to happen. It’s the best way to make sure every county resident has the option.” Solid Waste Oversight Committee vice-chair Joanne Barnard allowing a transfer from the animal shelter donation fund to cover current shortfalls in the shelter’s general fund. Director Diana Newman conceded that the shelter’s “no-kill” policy has expanded the population of animals whose care is drawing down budgeted funds. With nearly five months left in the fiscal year, the shelter has used more than 80 percent of its budgeted expenses. “The [animal] population is high,” noted Stolsonburg in his questioning of Newman. “Is it unsustainable with the resources that you have? Can we control the population rather than spending this money?” Newman reminded Stolsonburg that the no-kill policy does not mean that animals have not been euthanized, most especially those that are diseased and untrainable. But the flood of animals left at the shelter is overwhelming costs for medical needs and food for the animals, as well as overtime pay for workers. “Our goal was to utilize the volunteer network to get the revenue we need,” commented Geiger, “now you’re proposing that we lean on the donation fund for help. Is this going to be your long-term solution?” “No,” responded Newman. “I have the capability of putting money into the donation fund, but I can’t put it back in now. In addition to my first goal of caring for animals, my second goal is to keep the donation fund sustainable.” “I would truly like this to be a temporary solution,” responded Geiger. • Recommended for final approval at next week’s official board meeting the appointment of Nora Hurst to an open position on the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board for the remainder of a threeyear term expiring March 31, 2014. • Recommended for approval at its meeting next week, the 2014-2016 multi-year implementation plan of the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging containing goals, services and funding for older adults in Barry and Calhoun counties. The board next convenes for its official meeting Tuesday, June 25, at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 146, which was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a regular meeting held on June 12, 2013. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2 OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE. This section SECTION 1. amends subsection D of Section 2 of the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance (Ordinance No. 52) so as to make provision for the placement of additional markers over cremations and to provide that cremation spaces are designated as such by the Township Clerk and are available at both Prairieville Cemetery and Cressey Cemetery. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE. This section amends subsections C and D of Section 3 of the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance (Ordinance No. 52) so as to provide that burial rights shall not be sold to another individual and that burial rights can be transferred to another individual only upon written request to and approval of the Prairieville Township Clerk. SECTION 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE. This section amends subsection A of Section 5 of the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance (Ordinance No. 52) so as to change the references to “Sexton” to “Township” or “Prairieville Township”. SECTION 4. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6 OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE. This section amends Section 6 of the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance (Ordinance No. 52) by the amendment of subsection C to add provision that veterans’ markers are permitted in addition to the other types of markers and monuments referenced therein; by the amendment of subsection D so as to provide that no one other than the Sexton shall install foundations and by the elimination of subsection E pertaining to monument marker and memorial foundations. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following the publication of notice of adoption of this Ordinance. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Ted DeVries, Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 77579349 �Page 10 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Betty Jean Chamberlain Living Trust. U/D 2/11/98. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Betty Jean Chamberlain who lived at 11723 Scott Park Road, Delton, Michigan died June 8, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Michael H. Chamberlain, Trustee, at 11871 Cargill Lane, Delton, Michigan, 49046, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: 6/12/2013 Michael H. Chamberlain Successor Trustee Prepared by: James L. Juhnke Attorney at Law 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49014 77579339 Telephone: (269) 963-1441 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: SPECIAL MEETING Case Number V-4-2013 John and Patricia Baranoski, property owners LOCATION: 4201 Joy Road on Gun Lake in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an attached garage 35x24 ft closer to the front lot line 2.4 ft; the minimum is 10 ft in the RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning district. MEETING DATE: July 8, 2013. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 during the hours of 8am to 5pm (closed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77579367 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph E. Price, Gereline Price, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 3, 2005 and recorded October 12, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154351, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 75/100 Dollars ($112,791.75) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, State of Michigan, and described as follows:The East 30 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, except: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2649.60 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 493.28 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds West 2054.82 feet along the West line of the East 30 acres of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 427.28 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 26 seconds East 594.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds East 66.0 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005834 77578897 (05-30)(06-20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 11-25905-DE Estate of Tyler Moederzoon. Date of birth: 11/19/1989. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Tyler Moederzoon, died 06/11/2011. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Melissa Moederzoon, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. Suite 302, Hastings, MI and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/18/2013 Teresa M. Hendricks (P46500) 1115 Taylor Ave. NW Suite 110 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 956-1900 Melissa Moederzoon 42 State St. Middleville, MI 49333 77579375 (269) 838-1696 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas J. King, a single man and Molea A. Weaver, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146974, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($129,451.78) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 Hill Top Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to Plat recorded in Liber 5 of Plats Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 13, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-001395 77579259 (06-13)(07-04) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Billy J. Smith and Lisa K. Smith, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2001 and recorded January 2, 2002 in Instrument Number 1072232, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 10/100 Dollars ($43,293.10) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 46 and 47 of William C. Shultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002648 77578983 (06-06)(06-27) Maple Valley school board rejects Eaton ISD budget by Shari Carney Staff Writer In a move never previously taken, the Maple Valley School Board at its regular meeting Monday soundly rejected the Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (formerly EISD) budget by a 4-1 vote. “It seems like ever since I’ve been on this board we’ve gotten cuts,” stated Board Trustee Tim Burd during the board’s finance committee meeting a day earlier. “I think we should tell them we are going someplace else.” Burd then asked during the committee meeting if he was the only one dissatisfied and April Heinze, board president, responded, “No, they’ve not done the job.” Burd and Heinze were joined by trustees Andrea Montgomery and Kevin Rost Tuesday in making the dramatic decision — though it may ultimately be a symbolic vote — to reject ERESA’s financial support. Trustees Mark Jorgensen and Brian Green were absent. Trustee Wayne Curtis cast the lone favorable vote. Intermediate school districts, also known as Regional Education Service Agencies, serve every individual district in Michigan by supplying funds for special education services, for professional development, and, for career vocational and technical classes. In a follow up conversation with the Maple Valley News Wednesday, Maple Valley Finance Director Darryl Sydloski reported that Charlotte and Eaton Rapids also rejected the ERESA budget, perhaps indicating how widespread the dissatisfaction lies. Part of the dissatisfaction in Maple Valley stems from a speech and language teacher provided by the ERESA who was on leave for 16 weeks. No substitute was provided in the teacher’s absence. “We definitely have no clout at the table,” said Burd. “They had employees threaten to quit if they had to come here,” added Superintendent Ronna Steel. In advocating for a change, Burd suggested that Maple Valley withdraw from ERESA and move to the Barry Intermediate School District, a move that, he said, would benefit Maple Valley by $300,000 per year. BISD serves two individual districts, Hastings and Delton Kellogg. ERESA is composed of six districts, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley, Potterville, and Oneida-Strange. In order for Maple Valley to switch to a different ISD, however, ERESA would have to provide an official release, the Maple Valley school board would have to approve the release and the destination ISD (the Ionia ISD SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN No change in projected year of trust fund reserve depletion by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The Social Security Board of Trustees recently released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined assets of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance trust funds are projected to become depleted in 2033, unchanged from last year, with 77 percent of benefits still payable at that time. The DI Trust Fund will become depleted in 2016, also unchanged from last year’s estimate, with 80 percent of benefits still payable. Other highlights of the trustees report include: • Income, including interest to the combined OASDI trust funds, amounted to $840 billion in 2012. ($590 billion in net contributions, $27 billion from taxation of benefits, $109 billion in interest, and $114 billion in reimbursements from the general fund of the treasury — almost exclusively resulting from the 2012 payroll tax legislation) • Total expenditures from the combined OASDI trust funds amounted to $786 billion in 2012. • The asset reserves of the combined OASDI trust funds increased by $54 billion in 2012 to a total of $2.73 trillion. • During 2012, an estimated 161 million people had earnings covered by Social Security and paid payroll taxes. • Social Security paid benefits of $775 billion in calendar year 2012. There were about 57 million beneficiaries at the end of the calendar year. • The cost of $6.3 billion to administer the program in 2012 was a .8 percent of total expenditures. • The combined trust fund asset reserves earned interest at an effective annual rate of 4.1 percent in 2012. The 2013 trustees report is available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/TR/2013/. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Altisource Residential, LP, by assignment dated June 11, 2013 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars and TwentyOne Cents ($110,789.21) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 18, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/20/2013 Altisource Residential, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77579381 No: 13-81218 (06-20)(07-11) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN C. GUY, A SINGLE MAN, to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002, in Document No. 1092378, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,435.50), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 2 RODS ONLY OF LOT 227 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, ALSO, LOT 309 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 JPMC.001716 VA (0677579386 20)(07-11) was also mentioned) would have to accept the transfer. “At some point we have to stop letting people kick us around,” contended Burd. Steel asked to table the conversation due to a conflict of interest as Steel will be the BISD superintendent effective July 1. In a follow up conversation with the Maple Valley News Thursday, current- BISD Superintendent Jeff Jennette said BISD is not interested in “stealing” anyone from another ISD. Jennette did confirm, though, that there would be a savings to Maple Valley taxpayers if the switch was made from ERESA to BISD as ERESA collects 3.87 mills and BISD would be 1.95 in comparison. “They get a vocational millage,” said Jennette of ERESA. This millage allows Maple Valley students to attend Lansing Community College. Jennette said students in the BISD attend the tech center in Battle Creek, but pay a tuition rate to do so. “It all comes down to serving students,” said Jennette. As for added services, such as therapists not wanting to drive to Maple Valley from ERESA, Jennette said those specialists now servicing Delton Schools out of BISD would have a shorter drive to Maple Valley. Dr. Christine Beardsley, ERESA superintendent in a follow-up interview Friday with the Maple Valley News said there is a shortage of school psychologists and speech therapists. At no charge to Maple Valley, $18,000 was paid to buy out contracts with Sunbelt Staffing, to meet the needs at Maple Valley. In an excerpt from a March 19 letter sent to Heinze Beardslee said, “President Heinze, I speak not only for myself, but for my entire district when I say that we value your trust in us to provide quality, timely and professional services ... I have always considered ours to be a respectful and productive working relationship and look forward to working with Superintendent Steel to meet the needs of MVS students moving forward ... “ A public hearing to present Maple Valley’s proposed budget for 2013-14 and the amended budget for 2012-13 is set for 7 p.m. and will be hosted by Sydloski in the administration board room. Heinze suggested inviting Dr. Christine Beardslee, ERESA superintendent, to the Monday, June 24 budget meeting. Steel offered to extend the invitation. The school aid budget has passed in the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate and is on the way to the governor to sign. Some of the highlights include a $60 per pupil increase for the lowest foundation districts. This equates to $7,026 per pupil from the previous $6,966. In addition, there is a one-time $50 per pupil equity payment. Included is the MPSERS cost offset reduction reduced about $38 per pupil from around $100 per pupil. The Best Practices Funds is set at $52 per pupil, said Sydloski. If Maple Valley meets the qualification guidelines, there is the potential to receive $100 per pupil of Student Performance Funds. In 2012-13 the district qualified for $40 per pupil. The state has also added MPSERS Health Prefunding. It has been included in the current budget and next year’s budget. “In essence, we will receive revenues from the state in the form of state aid payments and will be billed for the same amount from the Office of Retirement. So it would be a wash,” said Sydloski. “Unfortunately, at this time schools don’t know the amount they will be receiving from the state as well as how to account for those funds.” Even though finalized numbers have not been provided, districts are required to present budgets by June 30. Accuracy demands are high. If a district’s projections are off by as little as 1 percent, districts will receive a letter from the Michigan Office of Audits with a compliance finding. In the other business Tuesday, the board: • Paid the general fund bills of $117,124; athletic bills, $8,334; food service bills, $35,646; May 17 payroll, $218,705; May 24 coaching and schedule B payroll, $61,913 and May 31 payroll, $218,714. • Approved Schools of Choice participation for 2013-14. • Set a budget hearing for Monday, June 24, 7 p.m. in the administration office board room. • Approved the Lansing Community College articulation agreement with Maple Valley Schools for high school diploma completion initiative between Maple Valley Schools and LCC, June 2013-16. • Approved the first reading of revisions to board policies, outlined and recommended by NEOLA as presented for the Maple Valley Board of Education Policy manual. • Authorized an advisory committee to be comprised of community members and board members to manage the changes at Fuller, and take in hand, communication challenges. The board then entered into a closed session for the purpose of negotiations. The special meeting for the purpose of discussing the 2013-14 budget Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m. will precede the board’s next regular meeting Monday, July 8, at 7 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd P. Greenwald, a married man joined by Monica Schultz-Greenwald, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161780, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on January 30, 2013 in instrument 2013-001183, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred EightyEight and 79/100 Dollars ($108,188.79). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36, distant 990 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36, 660 feet; thence East parallel with South line of said Section 36, 330 feet, more or less, to the center line of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road, 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36, thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the place of beginning, except the South 240 feet thereof. Also known for tax purposes as: Commencing 990 feet East of the Southwest corner, Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence North 660 feet; thence East 330 feet; thence South 660 feet; thence West 330 feet to point of beginning. Except the South 240 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #417019F01 77578814 (05-30)(06-20) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHERYL A. SPENCER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN and IONA M. WALLACE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on June 30, 2005, in Document No. 1148800, and rerecorded on May 20, 2013 in and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($171,363.57), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 27, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 5, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST SECTION LINE 925.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE 671.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST ON THE EAST LINE OF COTTAGE DRIVE AS PLATTED 400.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 669.27 FEET TO THE EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST ON SAID EAST SECTION LINE 400.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 FSB.005087 FHA (0577578911 30)(06-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five and 38/100 Dollars ($186,895.38). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 27, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F01 77578906 (05-30)(06-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Gibson, a Married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2011, and recorded on June 13, 2011 in instrument 201106130005796, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty and 90/100 Dollars ($123,330.90). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Southeastern Village No. 2, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 43. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 13, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425783F01 (06-13)(07-04) 77579217 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David M. Raub, a single man and Scott Brayton, a single man, both of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated September 7, 2007 and recorded on September 17, 2007 in Instrument No. 20070917-0002073 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, the Modification of Mortgage dated March 6, 2009 and recorded on April 17, 2009 in Instrument No. 20090417-0004213 and the Modification of Mortgage dated April 10, 2011, duly executed by David M. Raub, Michael Raub and Annette Raub, and recorded on May 18, 2011 in Instrument No. 201105180005150 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 10, 2013, and recorded on January 18, 2013 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in 2013-000743, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of One Hundred FiftyEight Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($158,167.63), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 7.950%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel 1 A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan being described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Corner of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 665.96 feet along the North line of said Section 25 to the point of beginning of the following described parcel; thence South 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds east, 707.37 feet; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 330.00 feet to the West line of the East 30 acres (prorated) of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds North, 707.37 feet along said West line to the North line of said Section 25; thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. P.P. #08-10-025-006-10 which has an address of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 235-5500 77579229 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Ralph Getman, currently deceased and Jackie Getman, a single woman, of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated March 12, 2002 and recorded on May 9, 2002 in Instrument No. 1080212 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 2, 2012, and recorded on August 13, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012-003171, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($37,748.67), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 9.450%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel B-2: That part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 931.05 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 386.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 247.5 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 58’16” West 386.85 feet along the South line of the North 1100 feet of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 00’00” East 241.36 feet to the place of beginning. Easement description: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: that part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East, 711.05 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 606.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 66.0 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 07’06” West 606.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00’32” East 66.0 feet to the place of beginning of this easement. P.P. #08-07-013-002-10 which has an address of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77579224 (616) 235-5500 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting June 11, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Pledge and roll call Seven board members present, 4 guests attended Approved consent agenda 2012 Audit report received Board of Determination hearing For Hastings Drain #1 Budget revisions Recycling commitment New flag poles Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 8:42 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown – Supervisor Read full minutes on twp. website 77579371 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, you damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Ronald L. Elliston and Kerry Elliston to Educational Community Credit Union dated May 7, 2010, and recorded on May 18, 2010 at Document Number 201005180004916 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $202,849.41. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: LOCATED IN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID 1/4 SECTION, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO OTHERS, VIZ: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30; FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 150 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET,THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 110 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET, THENCE WEST 330 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE WEST 480 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 649 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY IN SAID HIGHWAY 165 FEET, THENCE EAST 264 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY, 165 FEET, THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES, 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 360.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04’27’ WEST 300 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 302.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 ; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07’ 45’ EAST 300 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36’27’ WEST 302.90 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 8425 Marsh Road, Plainwell, MI 49080 During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By:______________________________ Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579242 (269) 382-3703 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight and 79/100 Dollars ($135,948.79) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 27, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel A (3.33 Acres)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1309.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the West line of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 220.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 660.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 220.00 feet along the South line of the North 660.00 feet of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 to the West line of said East 1/2 Northwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 660.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record.Description: Parcel C (4.1 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 430.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 601.72 feet to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 55 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds East 411.46 feet along said traverse line to the South line of the North 660.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 939.69 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 230.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 77578892 (05-30)(06-20) GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 12 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner BUDGET, continued from page 1 end the 2013-14 fiscal year with a $1,152,166 fund balance. “We’re headed in the right direction, but we are not there yet,” he said in conclusion. In response to a question from a board member, Berlin said that a fund balance and the board’s approval of a balanced, nondeficit, budget should free the district from state oversight of the deficit-reduction plan. After the public hearing was closed, the board unanimously approved the 2013-14 budget as presented. In other business the board: • Adopted the district’s strategic plan, which includes vision and mission statements, promise and a listing of core values, three- to five-year goals and priorities, as well as opportunities to succeed and threats to success. The plan’s three- to five-year goals include improving curriculum, developing a communication system, stabilizing financial and human resources and updating current facilities, transportation and technology. Three- to five-year priorities include develop- Hastings Area Schools welcomes new curriculum director After one year of service Hastings Area Schools, part-time curriculum director Bill Trujillo has resigned from the post. Trujillo told the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education Monday evening that he has enjoyed his time working for the district and would have stayed if he was a few years younger. During the same meeting, the board welcomed the new full-time curriculum director Matt Goebel. “I am very happy and excited to be the next director of curriculum at Hastings Area School System,” said Goebel. “The value and importance of education has always been strong in my family, and I hope to bring those values to Hastings. My wife, Kelly, is a teacher, and we focus daily on the development of our two children, Tynan, 4, and Madeleine, 3.” Goebel has worked with a wide range of students from preschool through 12th grade. For the past three years, he has been an elementary principal at Orchard View Schools in Muskegon County. Before that, he served Orchard View Schools as the high school assistant principal for three years. Goebel started his educational career as a special education teacher at Grandville High School for six years. Currently, he is a student at Grand Valley State University where he is finishing his Matt Goebel education specialist degree within the curriculum cognate area. Goebel previously earned both his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from GVSU. Along with contracts for other administrative staff, the board approved Goebel’s oneyear contract which includes a salary of $95,000 and benefits. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale In Memoriam Garage Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 IN LOVING MEMORY OF Kenneth W. VanDenburg great, wonderful husband and dad to my children. Ken, you are sadly missed every day. Your wife, Klasiena and family HUGE POLE BARN SALE. Can’t miss it! Got everything! Tools, compressors, torches, generators, power tools, cordless tools, band saw, table saws, lots of Craftsman, some fishing equipment and a few guns, antique tools and collectibles. 14212 S. M-37 Hwy. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-6pm. Less than 5 minutes from Bedford. SW corner of M-37 & Hickory Road. Rain or shine! All inside! Call (269)209-5064 if need better directions. C-114 AFFORDABLE, CLEAN, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616)877-4081. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: Our Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. APOLS WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia MI. (616)6981030 M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:002:00. Recreation PONTOON LIFT FOR sale asking $1,500. (269)838-5226 THOMPSON OMEGA MUZZLE loader, 50 cal., stainless barrel, brown laminated stock, Leopold 3x9 scope, excellent, $450 FIRM; dual outboard marine battery charger, $40; aluminum trolling plate for large outboards, $30. (269)795-4617. WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Wanted WANTED: FOSTER PARENTS need chest of drawers, twin or bunk beds, Tonka dirt toys for boys and double stroller. (269)7218965. Farm BILL’S FERRIER SERVICE: (616)374-3286. Garage Sale 3 GENERATION SALE, Friday & Saturday, June 21st22nd, 8am-5pm, 509 W. Colfax Street, Hastings. ROBERTS HOMESTEAD SALE, 4 generations of treasures OF antiques, collectibles and memorabilia. Large crocks, vintage clothes and glass, household furniture, scythes and old tools, jewelry and books, miscellaneous. Friday & Saturday, June 21st & 22nd 7688 N. Woodland Road, Lake Odessa. 8:30am3:00pm. Main road between Woodland and Lake Odessa. ANNUAL PINE LAKE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES: Friday 6/21, 9am5pm, Saturday 6/22 9amHelp Wanted 3pm. M89 to Doster Road. Follow signs. RN’S: LAKESHORE HOME Health Care is looking for an HUGE MULTI-FAMILY RN to work 1-2 days a week GARAGE SALE: 522 Terry in Middleville providing one Lane, Friday Saturday, 21st on one nursing. Call Angila & 22nd 9am-5pm. Name at (616)534-9300, ext. 3301 or brand clothes for girls, email angila@lakeshoreserwomen & men, furniture vices.net Stampin Up, CTMH & scrap booking supplies, ‘95 Chevy National Ads Cavalier low miles runs DRIVER TRAINEES great, lots of misc. NEEDED NOW! Learn to MOVING SALE: 2393 Bar- drive for US Xpress! Earn ber Rd., Hastings Saturday $800+ per week! No experi& Sunday 22nd & 23rd ence needed! CDL trained 10am-4pm. Loveseat, twin and job ready in 15 days, 1beds, linen, dressers, kitchen 800-882-7364. table & chairs & Much more. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: might otherwise violate law All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act or accepted standards of and the Michigan Civil Rights Act taste. However, this publicawhich collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or tion does not warrant or discrimination based on race, color, religuarantee the accuracy of gion, sex, handicap, familial status, any advertisement, nor the national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preferquality of goods or services ence, limitation or discrimination.” advertised. Readers are cauFamilial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal tioned to thoroughly investicustodians, pregnant women and people gate all claims made in any securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly advertisements, and to use accept any advertising for real estate good judgment and reasonawhich is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all ble care, particularly when dwellings advertised in this newspaper dealing with persons unare available on an equal opportunity known to you ask for money basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. in advance of delivery of The HUD toll-free telephone number for goods or services advertised. the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 ing communication and collaboration; improving security and technology, aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment; stabilizing human and financial resources, a bond issue or sinking fund, managing and using data; and time for professional development The format also includes spaces for each building in the district to set one-year goals and priorities and for each individual in those buildings to set nine-week goals. • Accepted the personnel report which included notice of the following: Karen Schlacter, high school food service head cook, retiring after 24.75 years of service; Rebecca Parker assigned as a district-wide Title I teacher; appointment of Matthew Goebel as district curriculum director and Andrea Large, community education program coordinator for the Community Education and Recreation Center. The board also accepted the resignation of district curriculum director Bill Trujillo. • Adopted a resolution to borrow up to $6 million to meet cash-flow needs for the 201314 fiscal year in anticipation of the receipt of state aid funds. • Approved membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the 2013-14 school year. • Approved the Georgia Common Core K5 math curriculum and elementary technology time as recommended by the math and curriculum committees. • Approved board policies as revised by NEOLA and a civil rights compliance plan. • Authorized Superintendent Todd Geerlings to approve facility-use agreements with the following organizations for the 201314 school year: Barry Intermediate School District — one classroom at Star Elementary for the moderate cognitive impairment program, one classroom at Southeastern Elementary for early childhood developmental delay program, and three classrooms at Northeastern elementary for the Great Start Readiness program, for a facility use fee of $1,625 per classroom, per semester, a 5 percent increase over last year’s fee; and, Hastings Education Association, one classroom at Hastings Middle School at a rate of $140 per month for the 2013-14 school year. New bill giving communities more control over fireworks Lt. Gov. Brian Calley Wednesday signed legislation that allows local governments to prohibit the use of consumer fireworks between midnight and 8 a.m. on the day before, day of, and day after national holidays. “This is a common-sense bill that respects the preferences of communities by letting local authorities decide when fireworks can and cannot be used,” Calley said. A local unit with a population of 50,000 or more, or a local unit in a county with a population of 750,000 or more will have a fireworks deadline of 1 a.m. only on New Year’s Day. A local unit with a population of less than 50,000, or a local unit in a county with a population of less than 750,000 have 1 a.m. fireworks deadlines on any national holiday and the days before and after. Fines of up to $500 could be imposed for individuals who do not comply. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Harold Haugh, also guarantees all of the fees that vendors pay for fireworks safety go toward local firefighter training programs. Kayakers rescued from river High water levels in the Thornapple River Tuesday created a dangerous situation for a father and son who were kayaking. At about 5:30 p.m., Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were alerted there was a stranded kayaker on the Thornapple River clinging to a log in the middle of the river, between Center and River roads. The father’s kayak capsized, and he became stranded on limb. The son stayed with the father in his kayak, holding on to him from one side. First responders and Michigan State Police troopers from the Wayland Post also responded. According to information from the sheriff’s department, the high water levels and a strong current created a hazardous situation for a rescue attempt from the shoreline. Barry County marine deputies rescued the victims with a patrol boat. The father only suffered minor scratches and refused medical treatment after being secured on land. Sheriff’s officials are reminding all boaters that high water levels make the river dangerous and boating should be avoided during these hazardous conditions. Anyone on the river should be sure to wear personal floatation devices at all times. President approves request for disaster declaration Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday announced that the president has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties across Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas due to the severe flood damage that occurred from April 16 to May 14. The affected counties are Barry, Allegan, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Ionia, Kent, Keweenaw, Marquette, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa and Saginaw. “The losses incurred by Michigan’s communities have been severe due to the magnitude of the regional flooding,” Snyder said. “This presidential declaration is the first step in providing assistance to our state and local governments as they rebuild their roads, bridges and other public infrastructure. I appreciate the federal government’s recognition of the severity of this incident and its prompt response.” The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division and federal partners will hold applicant briefings across the state to help communities understand and start the application process. The repairs and assessments to damaged areas in Michigan are on-going. This presidential declaration does not include assistance for individuals and businesses. Communities statewide also are eligible for the hazard mitigation assistance program to help reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards. Mitigation measures can help reduce personal loss, save lives and lessen the cost of responding to and recovering from future disasters. “I strongly encourage our communities to seize the opportunity for hazard mitigation assistance to enhance the safety of Michigan’s citizens,” said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “With federal aid, our communities can initiate projects to save lives and protect public property and health.” Based on information provided by the MSP/EMHSD, state officials requested five federal Preliminary Damage Assessment teams to verify and review the most severely damaged homes, businesses and public facilities and infrastructures across the state’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. The teams conducted their assessments from May 9 to 22. State officials assessed the PDA results and determined the extent of damage reached the level for receiving federal assistance. FEMA reviewed the request and advised the president whether a major disaster declaration should be granted. Snyder declared a state of disaster May 7, making available state resources to help address any remaining threats to public health and safety due to the severe flooding. In addition to the presidential declaration for public assistance and hazard mitigation assistance, the U.S. Small Business Administration has made low-interest disaster loans available to residents and businesses in Western Michigan. This SBA assistance covers Kent County and the neighboring counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo and Ottawa. The SBA has established a disaster loan outreach center in Kent County for one-onone assistance. Loan applications will also be made available online or by mail. Additional information about the SBA disaster assistance program is available at www.sba.gov. POLICE BEAT Insurance company reports fraud A Home-Owners Insurance representative contacted Barry County Sheriff’s deputies about a fraud investigation. The representative said he needed a police report in order to file the investigation information with the prosecuting attorney. He told police June 13 a Hastings woman has allegedly defrauded the company of more than $2,600. He claimed the woman has house insurance with Home-Owners Insurance. When a friend was injured at her home, the woman reportedly submitted false documents and misrepresentations seeking payment for claims already paid by the medical insurance. The insurance representative said he wants to pursue charges on the fraud case. The incident was reported to police. Boaters assisted on Gun Lake Deputies were called to Gun Lake at around 8:30 p.m. June 8 regarding a boater in distress. When deputies arrived, they found the boat, with two people on board, about 400 yards from the Yankee Springs State Park launch. The boat was reportedly having engine trouble and the owner, from Comstock Park, was unable to get it back to the dock. Deputies helped get the boat back to the dock and load it on the trailer. Police find only water in suspicious barrel A 61-year-old Woodland man reported a suspicious barrel he found abandoned in the ditch near his home. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene around 3:22 p.m. June 12. The barrel was filled with water, but officers did not find any suspicious materials in the barrel. Fire and fireworks cause problems for neighbor A 64-year-old Bellevue woman reported having issues with a neighbor first burning tires and plastics in his yard and later setting off fireworks, with debris from the fireworks landing on her roof. The fire depart- ment was called to extinguish the burning tires and plastic. The incident was reported to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies June 13. Alcohol gets driver in trouble A 52-year-old Hastings man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail shortly before midnight June 11. While on patrol, a sheriff’s deputy noticed what he thought might be an intoxicated driver on M-43 Highway near Cook Road. The driver was stopped, and the officer said he noticed a strong odor of alcohol from inside the vehicle. The officer conducted field sobriety tests and arrested the driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated as a second offense. In addition, a concealed pistol license violation is being sought for possessing a firearm while intoxicated. Driver runs off road, ends up in jail A 31-year-old Hastings man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy was called to a traffic accident June 16 at around 6:46 p.m. near East Brown Road and North Broadway. A woman called 911 to report the accident and told police the pickup truck was eastbound on Brown Road when it crashed into a culvert and tree. She told police the man was driving on the wrong side of the road just prior to the crash. When the officer got to the accident scene, the driver tried to flee, but the vehicle was stuck. The officer noticed the smell of alcohol and administered field sobriety tests. The Hastings driver was arrested and booked into the county jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Texting, alcohol blamed for accident A 25-year-old Middleville woman was arrested June 18 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Sheriff’s deputies were called to a traffic accident around 12:21 a.m. June 18 on Moe Road near 108th Street in Thornapple Township. The vehicle reportedly ran off the road, hit a mailbox and then hit a tree on the shoulder of the road. The 25-year-old driver told police she was texting while driving and crashed. Police reported they could smell alcohol and after conducting field sobriety tests, arrested the woman for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. She was booked into the Barry County Jail. Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page 13 Hastings Board of Education extends superintendent’s contract Fracking survey shows mixed results about this question is the difference between the two counties. In both years, Barry County had an average 15 percent greater amount of respondents who said ‘yes’ over those who said ‘yes’ in Ionia County. Furthermore, more than 65 percent of respondents from Ionia County in both years did not believe there were any potential health hazards with regard to hydraulic fracking in the county. Respondents were asked whether they think the state should temporarily ban hydraulic fracking. Both years, 56 percent of respondents did not support a temporary ban, showing that the majority opinion of those surveyed do not think Michigan should act to ban hydraulic fracking. Lastly, those surveyed were asked “Are you aware of any environmental accidents that were caused by hydraulic fracking in Michigan?” In 2012, 7 percent of residents from both counties said ‘yes,’ and it rose by 3 percent in 2013, to 10 percent. It is somewhat interesting that anyone answered ‘yes,’ because according to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there have been no environmental accidents to date in the state of Michigan caused by fracking. Conducting this survey provided me with valuable insight about what local residents are thinking about the use of fracking. There’s a lot of misinformation being released on this issue, and I think it’s important we all know the facts. While the survey provided me with good information, I would like to seek further input as well as provide information from the state agencies that regulate fracking to those who do not feel they are well informed yet on this issue. I plan to hold a public town hall event Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Guest speakers Bill Mitchell from the Department of Environmental Quality and Tom Hoane from the Department of Natural Resources will make presentations to attendees and hold a question-and-answer session. I encourage everyone with questions or input to attend. Logan William-Marston Smith, 18, of Middleville, pleaded guilty May 15 to criminal sexual conduct, second degree with multiple variables. He was ordered by Judge McDowell June 12 to serve 12 months in jail, with credit given for 89 days served. Smith also was ordered to pay $1,198 in costs and fines. An additional charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office in a plea agreement. Smith was ordered not to have any contact with the victim or victim’s family or anyone younger than 18 years old. Amy Jo Sedell, 25, of Hastings, was sentenced to 10 months in jail after pleading guilty to identity theft. Sedell was given credit for 49 days served in jail already and ordered to pay $198 in restitution. Judge McDowell ordered the sentence June 12. Additional charges of retail fraud and obstructing a police officer by disguise were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Tony Michael Stevenson, 42, of Hastings, was sentenced June 13 to 12 months in jail for a charge of failure to register on the sex offender registry as a second offense notification. Judge McDowell also ordered that Stevenson serve 36 months of probation. He was given credit for 22 days served in jail and will be allowed to have the last five months of his jail sentence suspended with probation. U10 Coach Schrader10 Engle Helder VanderHeide W 1 8 5 6 L 0 0 1 5 T --0 0 0 GB Garno Curtis 4 3 6 6 0 0 5.5 6 Hummer4 8 0 6.5 Rohde Bailey 3 1 8 9 0 0 7 8.5 .5 2.5 4 Three additional charges of failure to register as a sex offender and a charge of maintaining a residence within a student safety zone were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. Lee Jesse Hounshell, 41, of Houston, Ariz., was sentenced June 13 to 60 days in jail and ordered to serve 60 months of probation for a charge of failure to pay child support. Judge McDowell gave Hounshell credit for 41 days served in jail and ordered the remainder of the jail sentence be suspended with probation, pending payments are being made. He also was ordered to pay $1,911 in court fines and costs. Sponsor Law Office of Tripp and Tagg Lowell Arrow Dynamics Hastings Car Club Maple Valley #1 Hastings Mfg / Bob Teunessen Drywall Maple Valley #2 Olson’s Farm Inc. Coach Kane Hough Taylor Hansen Ertner W 15 13 9 6 4 L 1 2 6 6 9 T 0 0 0 0 0 GB --1.5 5.5 7 9.5 Rose Pederson 2 1 11 15 0 0 11.5 14 Sponsor Lakewood Mid-Michigan Group Hier Family Dentistry Bellabay Realty PMT Preservation Clarksville Lake Oddesa Woodland Maple Valley Hastings Family Dental NBT Screenprinting Coach Leonard Garrett W 10 8 L 0 2 T 0 0 GB --2 Caswell Healy Almas Evans Hazel Musser Tinkler 8 7 5 4 4 3 2 3 4 8 7 7 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.5 3.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 8.5 9 U14 relationship with the board, 85.91 percent; community relations, 86.90 percent; educational leadership, 86.43 percent; personal qualities, 89.29 percent; evaluation, 89.29 percent; student attendance, 85.71 percent; and student/parent/teacher feedback, 86.90 percent. Geerlings was deemed effective in the areas of staff relations, 81.17 percent; business and finance, 83.73 percent; progress toward school improvement plan, 76.79 percent; and student growth and achievement, 83.93 percent. In each of the 11 categories of the evaluation are subcategories where 1 point indicates ineffective, 2 points, minimally effective, 3 points, effective, and 4 points, highly effective, Geerlings’ lowest score was 2.86 which he received in both board development and visibility. His highest score was 4 in personal appearance. In other business, the board also approved the following for the 2013-14 fiscal year: Continued employment of non-contract and supervisory staff — Darla Cady, Sandra Graybill, Timothy Kietzman, Dale Krueger III, Sandra Mikolajczyk, Matthew Moore, Brian Osterink, Mary Robinson, Elizabeth Rowse and James Vreugde Administrator employment contracts — Berlin, $96,000; Chris Cooley, $81,948; Matt Goebel, $95,000; Mike Goggins, $75,023; Teresa Heide, $74,644; Steve Hoke, $74,821; Judy Johnson, $73,406; Kevin Riggs, $90,000; Don Schils, $73,406; Mike Schneiderhan, $78,041; and Amy Tebo, $73,406. Federal flood insurance now available in Carlton Township The Carlton Township has joined more than 21,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase federally backed flood insurance. This availability follows the township’s adoption and enforcement of ordinances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Flood Insurance Program. Carlton Township is a participant in the NFIP effective as of March 21. Residents of Carlton Township will be able to purchase flood insurance up to the limits under the regular phase of the program. However, there is a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance coverage goes into effect. For single-family dwellings, the building coverage limit is $250,000, and the contents limit is $100,000. Renters also can protect their belongings by purchasing contents coverage. For commercial properties, the building and contents coverage limits are both $500,000. Lenders must require borrowers whose properties are located in a designated flood hazard area to purchase flood insurance as a condition of receiving a federally backed mortgage loan in accordance with the Federal Disaster Protection Act of 1973. The NFIP is implemented through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. More than 5.5 million flood insurance policies are in effect nationwide. Arthur Lee Kestner Jr., 38, of Lansing, was sentenced June 12, after pleading guilty to a charge of identity theft and in a separate case, issuing checks without a checking account. Judge McDowell sentenced Kestner to seven months in jail on each of the charges, with credit given for 96 days served. Kestner also will serve 24 months of probation. He was ordered to pay fines and court costs totaling $3,370. He also was ordered not to have any contact with the victims. Joel Anthony Sniezek, 57, of Shelbyville, was sentenced June 12 to two days in jail and given credit for two days served. Sniezek pleaded guilty to probation violation. He must pay fines and costs of $325. He was also sentenced to 33 days in jail and given credit for 33 days served on an additional charge of probation violation from another case. He was unsuccessfully discharged from probation. Breon Trezez Williams, 25, of Battle Creek, was found guilty June 13 of probation violation. Judge McDowell ordered Williams to continue probation as originally ordered and pay court fines and costs of $1,698. Jennifer Carol Donegan, 44, of Wayland, was sentenced June 13 to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to larceny in a building. She will serve 18 months of probation and was given credit for one day jail time served. Judge McDowell ordered that work release be allowed during Donegan’s jail sentence if verified and approved by the sheriff’s department. Donegan also was ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. Additional charges dismissed by the prosecuting attorney as part of a plea agreement included using a computer to commit a crime, embezzlement of less than $200, and stealing or retaining an financial transaction device. 77579324 Jeffrey Alan Price, 39, of Middleville, pleaded no contest to a charge of domestic violence. He was sentenced June 12 to 30 days in jail with credit given for two days served. Judge McDowell also ordered Price to serve 36 months of probation and pay fines and costs of $1,198. He is to attend angermanagement classes while in jail. The last 15 days of his jail sentence will be suspended upon successful probation. He will be allowed to serve one week in jail and the remainder of his jail sentence on weekends. Sponsor Maple Valley #2 Lowell Backyard Dreams 10U Lowell Backyard Dreams 9U Great Lakes Chemical K and H Concrete Cutting Hastings Elks Carbon Green BioEnergy Joe and Barb’s Septic Service Farm Bureau Insurance Jason Parks Agency Maple Valley #3 Maple Valley #1 U12 COURT NEWS Casey Lee Ferguson, 22, of Hastings, pleaded no contest May 8 to a charge of larceny from a motor vehicle. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell sentenced Ferguson June 13 to serve five months in jail with credit given for 23 days served. Ferguson also was ordered to serve 36 months of probation and pay fines and costs of $1,549. Additional charges dismissed by the prosecutor’s office included receiving and concealing stolen property, breaking and entering a vehicle, breaking and entering causing damage to a vehicle, malicious destruction of personal property, and theft from a motor vehicle. appreciate the effort made, and we’re optimistic for the future.” A summary of Geerlings’ evaluation was not available Monday evening. However, a summary was completed and made available Wednesday morning after a request from Banner staff. Although the board’s by laws state that superintendent evaluations are to be completed no later than March 15, Hastings Area Schools director of business services Tim Berlin said the board wanted more time to complete the evaluation because it was Geerlings’ first year in the position. In the summary, the board rated Geerlings as highly effective in seven out of 11 categories of the annual evaluation and effective in the remaining four, giving him an 84.91 percent, or highly effective rating, overall. The ratings were 85 to 100 percent, highly effective; 68 to 84 percent, effective; and, 50 to 67 percent, minimally effective. The categories and their weight in tallying the total score are: Relationship with the board, 10 percent; community relations, 5 percent; staff relationships, 10 percent; business and finance, 10 percent; educational leadership, 10 percent; personal qualities, 5 percent; evaluation, 10 percent; progress toward school improvement plan, 10 percent; student attendance, 5 percent; student/parent/teacher feedback, 5 percent; and student growth and achievement, 25 percent. Geerlings was rated highly effective in SCMYB Standings 77579321 The issue of horizontal hydraulic fracturing, while not a widely used practice in this area, has become a hot-button topic during the past year or so. “Fracking” is the practice of removing natural gas from underground by injecting water and a sand/chemical mixture to release the gas. It has been used for more than 60 years, so needless to say it is technology that’s been around longer than the iPhone. Because of the growing interest surrounding the use of fracking, I wanted to survey local residents and find out their thoughts on the topic. An independent phone survey was conducted in July of 2012 and again in April of 2013, to measure how thoughts and opinions have changed. In both 2012 and 2013, the phone survey went out to 3,000 households in Barry County and 1,500 households in Ionia County. It was distributed this way because roughly twothirds of the district I represent is made up of Barry County and one-third Ionia County. The total households surveyed were randomly selected, and each survey question has a 4 percent margin of error. The first question asked, “How informed do you feel about hydraulic fracking?” Fifty percent of total respondents in 2012 and 2013 said they were somewhat informed. 33 percent said they were not informed at all in 2012, but it dropped to 24 percent in 2013. 17 percent said they were well informed in 2012, and it rose by 9 percent in 2013, to 26 percent. It is clear that over the past year, there was an overall 9 percent upward trend of how informed respondents feel. The next question asked was, “Are you concerned about hydraulic fracking?” 39 percent of respondents in 2012 were extremely concerned, and it rose by 1 percent in 2013, to 40 percent. In 2012, 26 percent were not concerned at all, which rose to 31 percent in this year’s survey. Responding to the question, “Do you believe there are any potential health hazards with regard to hydraulic fracking in the county?” 44 percent of total respondents in both years said ‘yes.’ The most interesting part by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings is “highly effective,” according to the district’s board of education, which voted unanimously to extend the administrator’s contract by two years. Geerlings’ contract was set to expire June 30, 2014, but the board approved a motion to extend it through June 30, 2016. In a separate motion, the board approved Geerlings’ annual contract, which remained the same as last year with a salary of $112,860, plus benefits. While no details of Geerlings’ evaluation were presented during the meeting, board president Dan Patton read a prepared statement which state in part, “As a board, we have given you a rating of highly effective. Overall, the HASS Board of Education is more than satisfied with your performance and the general tone and direction of the school system. Given the many financial challenges and ever-changing requirements from the state and federal government, you have provided steady leadership, all the while setting a course for success of students, teachers, administrators and support staff. You have proven yourself as the leader of our district. We appreciate your excellent work this year and look forward to working with you in the years to come.” “I’d like to add that in a short amount of time great progress has been made and keep going,” said board trustee Jon Hart. “We See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 14 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TK schools make nearly $1 million in budget cuts by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer By making budget cuts of nearly $900,000, the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will maintain a balanced budget for the 2013-14 year while using little fund balance. The board approved the budget June 10, with anticipated revenues of $26.648 million and anticipated expenses of $26.670 million. The board approved the use of nearly $22,000 from its fund balance, leaving an estimated $2.16 million in reserves. The drawdown represents about 8.13 percent of one year’s operating costs left in the fund balance. The board’s policy has been to maintain between a 10 to 15 percent fund balance. Finance Director Chris Marcy cautioned board members that the practice of relying on fund balance simply cannot continue forever. The district has maintained a healthy fund balance but, over the years, has been forced to spend much of those funds. The newly approved budget includes a reduction to teaching and administration staff, to support personnel, and to counseling. Funds will also be decreased for field trips, supplies, conferences, and athletics. Marcy explained that per pupil funding is better than expected for the 2013-14 fiscal year with the district receiving $7,076 per student, but she also noted that the district still receives $240 per pupil less in base funding compared to 2008-09. The new budget eliminates the middle school assistant principal position and one district-wide counseling position. Teaching reductions will be made through attrition. Other cuts include $30,000 from athletics, $30,000 from conferences, $10,000 from field trips, and $40,000 from supplies. The district will request 18 mills on the non-homestead properties for the 2013-14 school year as it has been applied in the past. Board members will also discuss a possible increase of the debt service millage which currently stands at 7 mills. No decision has been made yet. Marcy also told the board that the food service budget will have an estimated $26,809 shortfall for the year, but has sufficient fund balance. The public library fund will also experience higher anticipated expenses, requiring nearly $5,000 from fund balance. Lakewood board hears budget proposals, listens to teachers by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer The Lakewood Board of Education is looking at its budget and trying to determine how best to tackle a deficit of nearly $854,000. During Monday’s monthly meeting, Superintendent Mike O’Mara told the board that legislators have passed the state budget for 2013-14 academic year. The Lakewood school budget has been adjusted accordingly, leaving a deficit of $853,999 for the coming year. O’Mara presented his recommended reductions to the board, which included reducing all employee total compensation and seeking bids for non-instructional services, including food service, non-instructional aides, transportation and secretarial services. Other suggested reductions were to cut departmental budgets, such as curriculum by 10 percent, building budgets by 5 percent, technology by 10 percent, copier replacement by 70 percent and maintenance by 10 percent. Instructional positions proposed as potential cuts included two kindergarten teacher positions, one in Sunfield and one at West Elementary, a third grade and fifth grade teaching post at West Elementary; one middle school teacher and one high school teacher. These cuts would result in a savings of approximately $400,000. Eliminating support staff, including all media aides, reducing elementary general paraprofessionals from 58 hours per day collectively to 34 hours per day, and cutting one half secretary’s hours at the middle school and high school. Discussion followed the possible elimination of the principal position at Sunfield Elementary for a savings of $49,000. Sunfield fifth grade teacher Sally O’Reilly read a letter from Sunfield teachers asking the board to consider keeping Ann Haglund as the school’s half-time principal and employing her as half-time assistant principal at the middle school. O’Reilly presented three reasons this move would help the district: It would keep Sunfield Elementary running smoothly, would create a seamless transition for a new principal/assisitant principal situation at the middle school, and would save the district money. Sunfield Elementary PTO President Shannon Warner also read a letter asking that the district keep Haglund as principal. The board was reminded by the Lakewood Education Association personnel that a proposal was brought to the board that would have eliminated more than $300,000 from the budget. O’Mara said that there are two more negotiating days during which that could happen. O’Mara asked the board for recommendations among the proposed reductions. President Barry Vezino said he thinks the district needs to get back to a deficit-neutral budget. Board member Denise Parks spoke emotionally about her feelings that the board and the teachers are on the same side. “I don’t want the public to think that these decisions come easily to us, or that we think teachers deserve less,” said Parks. “It isn’t ‘teachers against us.’ The government is asking us to run schools with not enough money.” O’Mara showed the board figures that illustrate how Lakewood has lost more students than any other school in the Ionia County Intermediate School District. “We need to figure out why that is happening,” O’Mara told the board. Middle school band director Jane Detweiler spoke to the board, telling them they don’t need to motivate teachers — they are already motivated to teach, but many teachers are “at the bottom of their cookie jars, too.” Teachers have their own children in the free- and reduced-lunch program and are not able to pay for extracurricular programs, she said. Parks responded by saying that it shouldn’t be teachers and board members having these conversations. “We should both be turning to Lansing and asking them what they want us to do with no money to educate our children,” said Parks. LEA member Kurt Murray spoke up and agreed with Parks that the board and the faculty need to work together and fight Lansing. “That is exactly what needs to happen,” said Murray. “They have stopped listening to teachers. I whole-heartedly agree it has to be all of us together, because what is going on in Lansing is not the way I want Michigan to be.” Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 24 HOUR CHALLENGE, continued from page 16 241.20; 10. Brian Updike, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 231.30; 11. Daniel Cole, Kalamazoo, MI, USA, 217.50; 12. Matthew Nicholson, Seymour, IN, USA, 208.80; 13. Shawn Chadwick, Hastings, MI, USA, 202.50; 14. Gregory Bouwman, Muskegon, MI, USA, 201.30; 14. Joe Johnson, Wyoming, MI, USA, 201.30; 14. Michael Bennett, Bloomfield, MI, USA, 201.30; 17. Don Sokolow, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 148.80; 18. Steve Wierengo, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 92.20. Male 40-44 -- 1. Jonathan O'Keeffe, Amherst, MA, USA, 354.90; 2. Ryan Heidenfeld, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 347.40; 3. Michael Cantrell, Holt, MI, USA, 308.70; 4. Brian Baker, Sparta, MI, USA, 285.00; 5. Clinton Arms, Byron Center, MI, USA, 278.70; 6. Mark Alexander, Swartz Creek, MI, USA, 277.50; 7. Jeff Peterson, Kentwood, MI, USA, 255.00; 8. Jason Carpenter, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 232.50; 9. Mark Lyons, Lansing, MI, USA, 217.50; 10. Matthew Peterson, Gaylord, MI, USA, 216.30; 11. Robert Hayley, Taylor, MI, USA, 203.70; 12. James Samlow, Fruitport, MI, USA, 202.50; 13. Allen Murphy, Flushing, MI, USA, 201.30; 14. Robert O'Connell, Port Orange, FL, USA, 201.30; 14. Terence Groening, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 201.30; 16. Craig Jones, Seymour, IN, USA, 186.30; 16. Luke Mast, Goshen, IN, USA, 186.30; 18. Eric Nyman, Rockford, IL, USA, 117.60; 19. Derek A. Bennett, Grand Ledge, MI, USA, 99.20. Male 45-49 -- 1. Mikael Henriksson, Middleville, MI, USA, 332.40; 2. Chris Brown, Washington, IN, USA, 324.90; 3. Mark Harrison, Naperville, IL, USA, 302.40; 3. Patrick O'Donnell, New Holland, PA, USA, 302.40; 3. Thomas Barry, Charlottesville, VA, USA, 302.40; 6. Steve Pupel, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 287.40; 7. Brian Curtis, Wyoming, MI, USA, 271.20; 8. Gary Church, Fruitport, MI, USA, 263.70; 9. Eric Bassler, Washington, IN, USA, 257.40; 10. David Ringey, Beverly Hills, MI, USA, 256.20; 11. Brian Wheeler, Rock Hill, Sc, Usa, 255.00; 12. David DeGraaf, Rockford, MI, USA, 241.20; 13. John Willette, Cedar Springs, MI, USA, 241.20; 14. Tom Stubby, Omaha, NE, USA, 232.50; 15. Jason Ulanowicz, Coopersville, MI, USA, 226.20; 16. Paul Groth, Sauk Rapids, MN, USA, 210.00; 17. Rodney Boerman, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 201.30; 17. Ross Hull Jr, Kentwood, MI, USA, 201.30; 17. Shannon Pike, Portland, MI, USA, 201.30; 20. Jon Koenig, Omaha, NE, USA, 195.00; 21. Thomas O'Connell, Barrington Hills, IL, USA, 193.80; 22. Jeff Rothley, Flint, MI, USA, 156.30; 23. Andrew Peters, Albion, MI, USA, 141.30; 23. David Barstis, Niles, MI, USA, 141.30; 23. William Pitney, Dekalb, IL, USA, 141.30. Male 50-54 -- 1. Rusty Yeager, Evansville, IN, USA, 386.10; 2. Ken Kloet, Muskegon, MI, USA, 371.10; 3. Jeffrey Mason, Washington, IN, USA, 362.40; 4. Jonathan Weis, Nelson, NH, USA, 347.40; 5. John Connor, Clarkston, MI, USA, 323.70; 6. Dennis Thome, Birmingham, MI, USA, 317.40; 6. Jeff Stephens, Worthington, OH, USA, 317.40; 8. Otto Weyer Jr, Garden City, MI, USA, 307.50; 9. Dave Kuykendall, Evansville, IN, USA, 302.40; 9. Joseph Rezell, Libertyville, IL, USA, 302.40; 9. Martin Waalkes, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 302.40; 12. David Tomasik, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 294.90; 13. Gregory Clark, Carmel, IN, USA, 293.70; 14. Matt McKeon, Fairfax Stations, VA, USA, 279.90; 15. Kevin McWilliams, Muskegon, MI, USA, 277.50; 16. Dale Hansen, Swartz Creek, MI, USA, 270.00; 16. Paul Borowski II, Massilon, OH, USA, 270.00; 18. Ralph Mlady Jr, Parma, OH, USA, 263.70; 19. Eric Murray, Marietta, GA, USA, 262.50; 19. Terry Butcher, Portage, MI, USA, 262.50; 19. Larry Feil, Waterloo, ON, Can, 256.20; 19. Matt Mercure, Brighton, MI, USA, 256.20; 23. John Lupina, Holt, MI, USA, 255.00; 24. Richard Lawrence, Conneautville, PA, USA, 248.70; 25. David Atkins, Sand Lake, MI, USA, 241.20; 26. David Flora, Cable, OH, USA, 233.70; 27. Joe Lundberg, Pine Grove Hills, PA, USA, 226.20; 27. Lee Meyer, Elmhurst, IL, USA, 226.20; 29. John Hopkins, Hastings, MI, USA, 217.50; 29. Martin Burg, Hudsonville, MI, USA, 217.50; 31. Melvin Siebert, Waynesburg, OH, USA, 212.40; 32. Rick Rader, Brownsburg, IN, USA, 211.20; 33. Mark Williams, Birmingham, MI, USA, 210.00; 34. Ralph Germaine, Oakville, ON, Can, 208.80; 35. Jonathon Schultz, Warren, MI, USA, 171.30; 36. Tom Farris, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 163.80; 37. Eric Overton, Berea, OH, USA, 141.30; 38. Demetrius Karos, Frankfort, IL, USA, 117.60; 38. Scott Boerman, Hamilton, Riders cross the bridge on Main Street in Middleville Saturday, accompanied by the sounds of the Kalamazoo Pipe Band and applause by spectators. (Photo by Patricia Johns) National 24-Hour Challenge safety director Gary Goscenski talks with riders and crew members after checking the television weather map about when the challenge will resume. (Photo by Patricia Johns) MI, USA, 117.60; 40. Ronald Schuitema, Shelby, MI, USA, 22.80. Male 55-59 -- 1.David Stebbins, Belmont, MI, USA, 401.10; 1. Keith Wolcott, Charleston, IL, USA, 401.10; 3. P Ostman, Fond Du Lac, WI, USA, 371.10; 4. Glenn Dik, Rockford, MI, USA, 363.60; 4. Marc Pritchard, Cattaraugus, NY, USA, 363.60; 6. Richard Kordenbrock, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 348.60; 7. John Klinger, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 332.40; 8. Peter Newbury, Clarkston, MI, USA, 323.70; 9. Gary Berk, Ludington, MI, USA, 317.40; 9. Tim Meyer, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 317.40; 11. Bob Corman, Mountain View, CA, USA, 316.20; 12. Thomas Murphy, Hinsdale, IL, USA, 309.90; 13. Bill Cound, Oswego, IL, USA, 308.70; 14. Daryl Kunz, Deerfield, IL, USA, 302.40; 14. George Ammerman, Evanston, IL, USA, 302.40; 16. Gary Michalek, Northville, MI, USA, 301.20; 16. Robert Core, Bellefontaine, OH, USA, 301.20; 18. Duncan Glenday, Frederick, MD, USA, 293.70; 19. George Raimer, Saranac, MI, USA, 278.70; 20. Dieter Dauberman, Jackson, MI, USA, 277.50; 21. Thomas Dunn, Wheaton, IL, USA, 256.20; 22. James Hoppenrath, Flushing, MI, USA, 240.00; 23. Frank Brichetto, Chicago, IL, USA, 232.50; 23. Steve Johns, Carmel, IN, USA, 232.50; 25. Jeff Pierce, Kettering, OH, USA, 223.80; 25. Robert Head, Evansville, IN, USA, 223.80; 27. Gary Ivinskas, Hastings, MI, USA, 217.50; 28. Paul Bacho, Aurora, OH, USA, 210.00; 29. Michael Klein, Akron, OH, USA, 208.80; 30. Russ Aubil, Wayland, MI, USA, 202.50; 31. Dennis Jeffers, Gaines, MI, USA, 201.30; 31. Joe Makuch, Ada, MI, USA, 201.30; 31. Kenneth Lehto, Royal Oak, MI, USA, 201.30; 34. Ron Erdely, Brownsburg, IN, USA, 186.30; 35. Rick Pearce, Coopersville, MI, USA, 165.00; 36. Duane Snowdin, Coopersville, MI, USA, 141.30; 37. Erich Pagel, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 122.40; 38. Phillip Shelner, Comstock Park, MI, USA, 67.50. Male 60-64 -- 1. Charles Knott, Magnolia, OH, USA, 393.60; 2. Daniel Shook, Wadsworth, OH, USA, 386.10; 3. Tom Keeley, Chesapeake, VA, USA, 351.40; 4. Peter Leiss, Toronto, ON, Can, 347.40; 5. Archie Carter, Evansville, IN, USA, 339.90; 6. Gene Ter Horst, Byron Center, MI, USA, 324.90; 7. Mike Rummelhart, Kenosha, WI, USA, 301.20; 8. Gary Trap, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 286.20; 9. Thomas Jones, Sandy, UT, USA, 278.70; 10; David Westerholm, Lombard, IL, USA, 233.70; 10; Mike Santoski, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 233.70; 12. William Horstman, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 232.50; 13. Marc Talsma, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 217.50; 14. Daniel Updike, Greenville, MI, USA, 216.30; 15. Cliff Hoffman, Northfield, IL, USA, 202.50; 15. Fredrick Whaley, Portage, MI, USA, 202.50; 15. Jim Wilson, Hickory Corners, MI, USA, 202.50; 15. Paul Spruit, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 202.50; 19. Terrance Miles, Hastings, MI, USA, 201.30; 20; Stephen Head, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 156.30; 21. Scott Falconberry, Whitmore Lake, MI, USA, 92.20; 21. Steven Wistie, Yale, MI, USA, 92.20; 21. Thomas Black, Cleveland, OH, USA, 92.20. Male 65-69 -- 1. Robert Flanders, West Olive, MI, USA, 301.20; 2. Thomas Stewart, Des Plaines, IL, USA, 278.70; 3. Gerald Eddlemon, Knoxville, TN, USA, 271.20; .Bill Skinner, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 256.20; 5. David Geerlings, Holland, MI, USA, 225.00; 6. Gene Cochran, Midland, MI, USA, 208.80; 7. Kevin Magin, N Muskegon, MI, USA, 201.30; 8. Jim Siegel, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 178.80; 8. William Rizek, Chicago, IL, USA, 178.80; 10; Allen Holloway, Hamilton, ON, Can, 171.30; 11. Bill Schwarz, Kinderhook, NY, USA, 156.30; 12. Elmer Derks, Jenison, MI, USA, 86.90. Male 70-74 -- 1. James Hlavka, Mount Pleasant, WI, USA, 354.90; 2. William Ingraham, Scituate, MA, USA, 261.00; 3. Andrzej Kurkowski, Superior Twp, MI, USA, 208.80; 4. Algie Murphy, Gaines, MI, USA, 201.30; 5. Michael O'Donnell, Hastings, MI, USA, 171.30. Male 75-and-up -- 1. Lew Meyer, Berwyn, PA, USA, 297.70; 2. Don Stowers, Grayling, MI, USA, 248.70; 3. Armand Chappell, Midland, MI, USA, 201.30; 4. James Ingles, Dearborn, MI, USA, 92.20. Recumbent Male -- 1. Geoffrey Madden, Plymouth, MI, USA, 323.70; 2. Kenneth Lanteigne, Columbus, IN, USA, 278.70; 3. Kenneth Scott, Muskegon, MI, USA, 256.20; 4. Robert Palmer, Walled Lake, MI, USA, 241.20; 5. Terry Duffy, Greensburg, IN, USA, 226.20; 6. David Towns, Belvidere, IL, USA, 202.50; 7. Eric Winn, Brighton, MI, USA, 202.50; 8. Matthew Miles, Holt, MI, USA, 202.50; 9. Jim Kemper, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 201.30; 10; George Kellum, Venice, FL, USA, 186.30. Tandem Male/Female -- 1. Barb Hart, Mattawan, MI, USA, 316.20; 1. John Hart, Mattawan, MI, Usa, 316.20; 2. Jennifer Danhaus, Wausau, WI, USA, 308.70; 2. Paul Danhaus, Wausau, WI, USA, 308.70; 3. Margaret Donnelly, Noblesville, IN, USA, 285.00; 3. Patrick Donnelly, Noblesville, IN, USA, 285.00; 4. Karen Iseminger, Westfield, IN, USA, 271.20; 4. Mark Bettinger, Westfield, IN, USA, 271.20; 5. Peter Weis, Montague, MA, USA, 163.80; 5. Sarah Weis, Montague, MA, USA, 163.80; 6. Gloria Wilson, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 141.30; 6. Jeff Kleckner, Commerce, MI, USA, 141.30. Tandem Male/Male -- 1. Dave Hammer, Urbandale, IA, USA, 247.50; 1.Kyle Robinson, Ankeny, IA, USA, 247.50; 2. Brian Rummelhart, Kenosha, WI, USA, 233.70; 2. Jeff Johnson, Kenosha, WI, USA, 233.70. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 2013 — Page 15 Athletic fees may rise at TK by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Athletic Director Dave Chrisinske said the district athletic program will need to decrease expenses and find ways to increase revenues to make up for a $30,000 budget reduction in 2013-14. Chrisinske told the board of education Monday night (June 10) that funds for supplies have been reduced and that the athletic trainer contract has been restructured to save money. He’s also proposing the district increase revenues in three ways: by increasing pay-toparticipate fees, by increasing season ticket prices, and by selling advertising for home game programs. Pay-to-participate fees are one-time fees paid per year for student athletes. Currently, high school athletes pay an annual fee of $100 and middle school students pay $50. Families pay a maximum of $200 for all middle and high school students. Chrisinske proposes increasing the fee to $125 per high school athlete for the year and to $75 for middle school students with a family maximum of $250 per year. All student athletes will continue to receive all-season sport passes with their participation fees, allowing free entrance to home sporting events throughout the year. The pay-to-participate fee is paid one time per year per student and is the same whether a student participates in one sport or multiple sports throughout the year. Chrisinske said he liked the system that’s in place, but said budget reductions are forcing the athletic department to cut costs and increase revenues. He said the one-time fee encourages student athletes to participate in more than one sport. “We do not want any athlete to be excluded due to inability to pay,” he said, “so we have several options for students and parents.” Chrisinke suggested that families can work out a payment plan to pay the fee and students can complete a work/volunteer program by helping to take tickets, to keep statistics, to make announcements or to work in concessions. they can also apply for scholarships that are available to assist students in need. “I don’t know of a student who wants to participate but can’t because of funding,"he said. “There may be someone who doesn’t want to ask for help, but there are many ways we can help get students to pay this fee. We will work with anyone and make sure they are able to participate.” Chrisinske said that, even with the proposed increase, TK Schools are still within line with other schools. Many schools have students pay per sport rather than per year. Chrisinske also proposes increasing the family sports season passes. He told board members those prices have not been increased in several years. OK Conference prices are now $5 for adult and student tickets. Chrisinske proposes season ticket prices increase from $70 to $75 per adult ticket, $40 to $45 for student tickets, and a family plan maximum increase from $150 to $190. A final revenue area Chrisinske is proposing is selling advertising on front and back covers of game programs. Visitor and home rosters would be located inside. Chrisinske told board members he hopes the advertising could raise about $5,000. He told board members he believes athletics are an important part of a student’s high school and middle school career. For the 2012-13 school year, 53 percent of males in the high school participated in at least one sport and 49 percent of all females. About 60 run in Valley Rally 5K Runners take off at the start of the Valley Rally 5K Run/Walk in Nashville Saturday morning. (Photo by Shari Carney) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Valley Rally 5K Run/Walk continues to grow. The annual father’s day weekend race in conjunction with the Valley Rally car show in Nashville had about a dozen more participants than in 2012. “I thought it went really well,” said Maple Valley varsity football coach Brian Lincoln, who organizes the event as a fund-raiser for the Lion football program. “We were up about 12 people from last year. Everyone commented how they liked the course. Some people said they were going to bring their friends back next year. It went very smooth.” The race once again circled the west side of the village of Nashville, from behind the businesses downtown, west on Reed Street, past Carl’s Supermarket, south on Curtis Road, and then back east to downtown along Sherman. Lincoln said Chief Jerry Schray and his wife Kelly were once again key in putting the event together, and the high school football players contributed their morning by directing traffic along the course. Kyle Spencer was the overall male winner, finishing the course in 18 minutes 42.8 seconds. Tiffany Blakely was the first female across the finish line, coming in at 21:47.3. Lincoln guessed that after timing and Tshirt costs, the even raised roughly $1,000 for the Lion football program. Valley Rally 5K Run/Walk Results Female 12-and-under -- 1. Jilliann Moore, 32:29.6; 2. Paige Hopkins, 36:34.7; 3. Erica Lentz, 38:44.0; 4. Isabella Pipesch, 46:21.5. Male 12 and under -- 1. Jonathan Nash, 21:55.7; 2. Eli Nelson, 23:32.5; 3. Bo Lincoln, 24:30.6; 4. Ben Peters, 26:33.4; 5. Alex Nelson, 30:03.2; 6. Blake Lincoln, 35:49.4; 7. Rob Smith, 38 36:15.8; 8. Joey Pipesch, 44:22.9. Female 13-19 -- 1. Nicole Peters, 32:19.3. Male 13-19 -- 1.Grant Adrianson, 22:07.9; 2. Alex Musser, 22:09.0; 3. Evan Adrianson, 22:25.6; 4. Seth Feasel, 23:01.7; 5. Justin Moore, 23:46.6; 6. Ryan Bennett, 26:43.8; 7. Jacob Moore, 27:00.8. Female 20-29 -- 1. Ali Palacios, 27:49.8; 2. Jessica Lentz, 34:38.8; 3. Krystal Miller, 39:32.6. Male 20-29 -- 1. Brandon Vaughan, 21:12.3; 2. Pat Kenyon, 26:59.1. Female 30-39 -- 1. Tracy Nelson, 28:45.6; 2. Kristi Lincoln, 29:26.3; 3. Pam Eden, 30:09.4; 4. Kelly Adrionson, 30:12.4; 5. Celena Reid, 34:13.6; 6. Carrie Hopkins, 36:43.4; 7. Holly Carpenter, 53:03.3. Male 30-39 -- 1. Gary Nelson, 24:16.2; 2. Frank Donnelly, 24:31.1; 3. Joseph Pipesch, 46:21.8. Female 40-49 -- 1. Janel Pena, 29:52.0; 2. Lisa Mahler, 34:45.4; 3. Becky Wilson, 47:01.8; 4. Michelle James, 47:02.2; 5. Evelyn Fisher, 47:02.7; 6. Lisa Guernsey, 48:50.3. Male 40-49 -- 1. Greg Whittaker, 21:15.4; 2. Colin Eden, 23:52.0; 3. Ben Langman, 29:07.8. Female 50-and-up -- 1. Kathy Neumann, 28:56.2; 2. Sandy Priedy, 53:02.9; 3. Rebecca Jamros, 54:33.9; 4. Kim Fowler, 54:34.3; 5. Rosalie Murphy, 54:43.1; 6. Thelma Christopher, 54:47.7; 7. Cinda Palacios, 54:50.9. Male 50-and-up -- 1. Charles Ross, 24:03.6; 2. James Huntington, 24:49.9; 3. Bob Shirey, 25:22.1; 4. Steve Cates, 44:53.8; 5. Larry Corkwell, 48:50.7; 6. Armando Palacios, 54:52.0. The Woodland team of (front from left) Elijah Steed, Aiden Pyle, Troy Acker, Owen Richmond, Keefer Walkington, Samuel Mazurek, Braxton Coleman, (back) coach Dan Acker, Rorak Pyle, Joe Wise, Hunter Gould, Will Sayer, Thomas Henry, Logan Kenyon, Ethan Weller, Aiden Morton, (not pictured) coach Don Acker and Jeff Kenyon took the championship at the Woodland Athletic Association’s baseball tournament in Woodland June 1. Woodland scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning of the Woodland Athletic Association Minor League tournament June 1, to score a 22-20 win over Clarksville and score the tournament championship. A large crowd of spectators on hand to cheer for their respective teams was treated to a nail-biter right to the end, with a tied score of 18-18 after five innings. Clarksville scored two runs in the top of the sixth to bring the score to 20-18, before Woodland’s final rally. Coach Dan Acker’s Woodland team and Coach Andrew Smith’s Clarksville team were Thank you for supporting the 27th Annual There is an officials’ registration test for first-time officials and officials who were not registered during the past school year. The test consists of 45 questions derived from the MHSAA Officials Guidebook, which also is available on the Officials page of the MHSAA Website. Additional 50-question exams must be taken by those registering for football or basketball for the first time or those who were not registered for those sports during the previous school year. Manuals for both sports also are available on the Officials page. 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Clarksville team members (front from left) Keegan Lange, Wyatt Moore, Tucker Blair, Matt Cronk, (second row) Caleb Boyink, Gavin Decker, Bradley Clark, Alex Russell, Noah smith, Darin Timmer, Drake Campbell, (third row) Nicholas Zwerk, Colin Heyl, Levi VanDenBurg, Eric DeWeerd, Ashton Pfeifer, Thristan VanOostendorp, (back) Jackie Furlong, Marcie Russell, coach Andrew Smith Sr. and Keith Russell show of their runner-up hardware at the end of the Woodland Athletic Association tournament June 1. TITLE SPONSOR: Chemical Bank MHSAA officials registration opens The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) is accepting registrations by mail and online for game officials for the 2013-14 school year and hopes to build on a program started last year and aimed at recruiting new officials from high schools’ current graduating classes. The MHSAA again has provided each member high school with two complimentary officials registrations to be awarded to graduating seniors designated by their athletic directors as having the skills and interest in continuing their involvement in MHSAA athletics through officiating. For 2012-13, 27 graduates took advantage of this opportunity to register free of charge. High school seniors selected do not have to pay registration fees for the next school year, and will receive assistance from MHSAA staff in connecting with local officials’ associations and receiving training opportunities. Graduates who registered during the first year of the program came from the following schools: Adrian Lenawee Christian, Carleton Airport, Dearborn, Detroit International Academy, Detroit Aisha Shule-W.E.B. DuBois Prep Academy, Detroit Southwestern, Engadine, Grand Haven, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett, Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse, Imlay City, Woodland tops Clarksville in high-scoring tourney final �Page 16 — Thursday, June 30, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 24-Hour Challenge loses three hours to storms The start of the 31st National 24 Hour Challenge left the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 15. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The 31st National 24-Hour Challenge turned into a 21-hour challenge Saturday and Sunday. The weathermen predicted thunderstorms beginning Saturday afternoon continuing through Sunday morning. The weathermen were partially right. “We squeaked through with overcast skies until 1:30 a.m. when thunder and lightning forced a 3-hour suspension,” said event organizer Pete Steve. “Riders returned to the dark, soggy roads at 4:30 a.m. and conditions improved from there.” Following the traditional send off by the Kalamazoo Pipe Band at 8 a.m. Saturday in Middleville, riders set off on the first loop of 117.6 miles through Barry County. Those who completed that loop then completed at least one 23.7 mile second loop. Then riders completed as many of the 7.5 mile night loops as possible before the end of the challenge at 8 a.m. Sunday. “Needless to say, it was not a year for setting records,” Steve said. The riding was smooth when it was going on though. The average mileage was down only 13.3 miles from last year. Steve said before and after the storm the weather was more favorable than in 2012, with low winds and moderate temperatures. 77579295 Holding their silver bowls are the 2013 National 24 Hour Challenge top mileage winners Pascale Lercangee (left) with 339.9 miles and Collin Johnson with 432.3 miles. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Nancy Lange and her daughter, Laura Melendez, bested their 2005 Mother/Daughter record of 574.4 with a combined 611.1 miles. Collin Johnson (M25-29, Ann Arbor, MI) repeated his Overall High Mileage win from 2012, posting 432.3 miles. Pascale Lercangee (F45-49, Powell, OH) claimed the women’s top spot with 339.9 miles. The Most Improved Riders were Peter Leiss (M60-64, Toronto, ON) and Kimberly Myszkewicz (F35-39, Noblesville, IN). Leiss rode 347.4 miles, 131.1 miles beyond his average of 216.25. Myszkewicz rode 301.2, 67.1 miles more than her average of 234.1. The event’s Most Senior rider ever was Armand Chapelle, 81, who rode 201.3 miles in his first year at the challenge. “We are in awe of this man,” Steve said of Chapelle. Chapelle wasn’t the only special story from the 2013 event. “We were pleased to have three riders from the organization W.I.R.E.D.(www.wiredathletes.org), combat veterans using cycling to foster recovery,” said Steve. “Unfortunately, one of their riders broke a collar bone early in the ride. We’re hoping to see more of these guys.” More than 300 cyclists were registered for the challenge. This year cyclists came from across Michigan including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Ada, and Detroit. Other riders came from Washington D.C., Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Utah, Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, Louisiana, Wisconsin, California, Ohio, Georgia and Canada. While some did this ride without support, many came with family and friends encouraging them during the 24 hours. Crews and riders set up tents outside the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School or put their sleeping bags in the gym. Others stayed with friends or at Grand Rapids area motels. Many are looking forward to the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express in Rutland. This year 18 year old Henry Weis from Montague, Massachusetts carried on a family tradition and won in his first ride the bronze medal in the 18 to 24 year class with 259 miles. Also riding with him at this year’s were his father and other members of his family. Another bronze medal winner, also riding in his first National 24 Hour Challenge, was 81 year old Armand Chappell from Midland, Michigan whose total was 201.3 miles. Middleville resident Nancy Henriksson won the gold medal as the top rider in the women’s 55-59 class and second place overall with 332.4 miles. Only 7.5 miles (one night loop) kept her from tying for first place. Laura Melendez and Amy Miller of Holland (35-39) matched Henriksson, a loop behind the female mileage leader, Lercangee. Mikael Henrikssson also of Middleville won the gold medal in the 45-49 class with 332.4 miles. Other local riders include Hastings residents Shawn Chadwick with 202 miles, John Hopkins with 217.5 miles, Gary Ivinskas with 217.5 miles, Terrance Miles with 201.3 miles and Michael O’Donnell with 171.3 miles. Russ Aubil of Wayland rode 217.5 miles and Jim Wilson of Hickory Corners finished with 202.5 miles Ron Schuitema of Muskegon, formerly of Middleville, left the event following a crash. He then stayed to crew for his son Warren of Shelby who finished with 141.3 miles. The Middleville Rotary Club served up a spaghetti dinner on Friday night, the Middleville United Methodist Church served breakfast and even extended the concession stand hours after 3 a.m. as riders waiting for the event to resume needed to eat. This year the most popular item on the menu was ice cream and it sold out, quick. Coordinating this year’s event were Michael Gormley and Mary Streb with Pete and Kathy Steve. Pete Steve and Patricia Johns contributed to this article. 31st Annual National 24-Hour Challenge Results rider, city, state/province, nation, miles Female 18-24 -- 1. Kelsey Regan, Ames, IA, USA, 256.20; 2. Kathryn Gilson, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 62.90; 3. Kerry Murphy, Hinsdale, IL, USA, 50.30. Female 25-29 -- 1. Colleen Myers, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 316.20; 2. Erin Hansen, East Lansing, MI, USA, 117.60. Female 30-34 -- 1. Laura Melendez, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 332.40; 2. Valerie Litznerski, Kalamazoo, MI, USA, 210.00; 3. Laura Skinner, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 67.50; 4. Elizabeth Eaken, North Vernon, IN, USA, 19.70; 4. Kendra Zumhingst, Seymour, IN, USA, 19.70. Female 35-39 -- 1. Amy Miller, Holland, MI, USA, 332.40; 2. Kimberly Myszkewicz, Whitewater, WI, USA, 301.20; 3. Carla Murphy, Flushing, MI, USA, 285.00; 3. Christina Peek, Freesoil, MI, USA, 285.00; 5. Michelle Madden, Des Moines, IA, USA, 255.00; 6. Aisha Soderberg, Oak Park, IL, USA, 240.00; 7. Erin Stefanczak, Walled Lake, MI, USA, 232.50; 8. Kathleen Landelius, Plymouth, MI, USA, 141.30. Female 40-44 -- 1. Alison Murphy, Downers Grove, IL, USA, 285.00; 1. Lori Gomez, Fruitport, MI, USA, 285.00; 3. Susanne Aldridge, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 255.00; 4. Cindy Watkins, Stow, OH, USA, 171.30. Female 45-49 -- 1. Pascale Lercangee, Powell, OH, USA, 339.90; 2. Lou Therrien, Sauk Rapids, MN, USA, 255.00; 3. Karen Soderlind, Park Ridge, IL, USA, 225.00; 4. Toni Barstis, Niles, MI, USA, 141.30. Female 50-54 -- 1. Debra Stein, Cattaraugus, NY, USA, 255.00. Female 55-59 -- 1. Nancy Henriksson, Middleville, MI, USA, 332.40; 2. Nancy Lange, Wyoming, MI, USA, 278.70; 3. Ellen Wolcott, Charleston, IL, USA, 255.00; 4. Diane Weiss, Detroit, MI, USA, 201.30. Female 60-64 -- 1. Joyce Wierzbicki, Flushing, MI, USA, 208.80; 2. Mary Kay Germaine, Oakville, ON, Can, 148.80. Male 18-24 -- 1. Patrick McGettigan, Muskegon, MI, USA, 316.20; 2. Ried Meyer, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 262.50; 3. Henry Weis, Montague, MA, USA, 259.00; 4. Jesse Coull, Amherst, MA, USA, 232.50; 5. Joshua Pritchard, Cattaraugus, NY, USA, 178.80; 6. Tyler Myszkewicz, Whitewater, WI, USA, 156.30; 7. Warren Schuitema, Shelby, MI, USA, 141.30; 8. Evan Boerman, Hamilton, MI, USA, 117.60. Male 25-29 -- 1. Collin Johnson, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 432.30; 2. Lee Bunker, Battle Creek, MI, USA, 369.90; 3. Kevin Anderson, Schoolcraft, MI, USA, 339.90; 4. Deric Skinner, Lakewood, CO, USA, 301.20; 5. Ryan Bruxvoort, Griffith, IN, USA, 271.20; 6. Gary Hanson, West Hills, CA, USA, 264.90; 7. Andrew Ray, Clarkston, MI, USA, 263.70; 8. Brian McPherson, Athens, OH, USA, 241.20; 9. Matthew Meyer, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 195.00; 10. Anirudh Koul, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, 171.30; 11. Matt Woolworth, Howell, MI, USA, 156.30; 12. Ryan Mcdowell, Lansing, MI, USA, 141.30; 13. Justin Wess, Hubbard, OH, USA, 30.40. Male 30-34 -- 1. Joshua Duggan, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 293.70; 2. Jason Bailey, Holland, MI, USA, 270.00; 3. Keegan Greene, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 232.50; 4. Lucas Seitz, Grandville, MI, USA, 217.50; 5. Ian Redfern, Troy, MI, USA, 202.50; 6. Greg Lehto, Royal Oak, MI, USA, 201.30; 7. Ronald Hill Jr, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 178.80; 8. Brian Yost, Ferndale, MI, USA, 156.30; 9. Roberto Perez, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 117.60; 10. Paul Hulford, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 33.70. Male 35-39 -- 1. Anthony Lisinicchia, Huntington, IN, USA, 371.10; 2. Chad Lahey, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 354.90; 3. Max Huffman, Washington, Dc, Usa, 309.90; 4. Scott Spieker, Kenosha, WI, USA, 302.40; 5. Corey Stefanczak, Walled Lake, MI, USA, 301.20; 6. Carl Ylinen, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 293.70; 7. Kenneth Myszkewicz, Whitewater, WI, USA, 262.50; 8. Geoffrey Supplee, Jenison, MI, USA, 248.70; 9. Christopher De Graaf, Holland, MI, USA, See 24 HOUR CHALLENGE, pg. 14 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-06-23.pdf 294c00b06959696c1ecaaecf716d2a08 PDF Text Text Judge Fi^Cr dedicated to restructuring courts Malik sentenced for Yonkers’ death See Story on Page 14 I I See .■ 0,1 Page 4 . Local boys have highs and lows in golf finals See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PUBLIC U8R/UW 2?7£ASTSmST HASBK3S.MI 45051 C002 asttngs Public Library 227 E state St Hastings Ml 49058-1054 Ihr ANNER 23232353485353485353534823532323 PRICE 75C VOLUME 158, No. 25 NEWS BRIEFS Fountain series features violin, guitar and voice The Fridays at the Fountain concert scries continues June 2-1 with a trio from Kalamazoo that features violinist Barr)’ Ross, guitarist Steve Kamerling and vocalist Lana Hawkins The ensemble will bring a blend of jazz. Broadway and tunes from the American songbook to the series. ’ Patrons are reminded that all concerts are scheduled as open air concerts locat­ ed on the Barr) County Courthouse lawn. In the event of rain, the 11:30 a.m. con­ certs will be moved indoors to the Hastings City Bank community room, located at 150 W. Court St. Hie event sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. Alpha's Life Walk is Saturday The L ifc Walk tundraiscr to benefit My Alpha Place in Hastings will be Saturday, June 25. More walkers are always welcome. The event begins and ends al lhe Alpha center, \V. Green Si. Registration starts at 9;3O a.m.. and the walk steps off at 10 a.m. Funds raised will be used, in part, to update the curriculum for My .Alpha Place’s Earn While You Learn program as well as for diapers, wipes, layettes, clothing and other material needs at the center. My Alpha Place offers services for women and children and now has a men’s education program. To gel involved in the walk, call lhe center at 269-948-9013 or stop by the office. Amateur radio field day returns The Barry Amateur Radio Association will be participating in a field day from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25. until noon, Sunday. June 26. at Tydcn Park in Hastings. The field day is the world’s largest annual international emergency commu­ nication exercise. The public is welcome to stop by and observe and leant about this public sen ice. MOOT proposing changes to M-43 in Hastings Michigan Department of Transportation representatives will host an open house Wednesday. June 29. to discuss possible lane reductions on M-43 and reconstruction ol public access to Tydcn Park. w Residents, business owners and otherx are invited to the open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. June 29. at Hastings Citv Hal! 20! E. State St MDO T is seeking public comment on proposed plans to reduce M-43 in Hastings from four lanes to three lanes from approximately Thorn Street to the lhe north city limits. Project plans a so include improving the entrance to fyden Park and relocating the entrance to the parking lot to improve public access I Ik proposed changes are dcs.gned to improve safety and tndfic flow. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Proposed Hastings budget: Teachers in, support staff out made, do you by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Last month, Hastings /\rca Schools hand­ ed out pink slips to 17 teachers. During a spe­ cial public hearing Monday night, the board of education unveiled a proposed budget fea­ turing nearly $2.5 million in budget cuts, which would save all but two of those teach­ ing jobs at the expense of the support staff. The proposed budget calls for the elimina­ tion of 9.5 paraprofessional positions. 9.5 custodians, three secretaries, one student services coordinator and two shipping and maintenance positions. Four teaching posi­ tions would be reduced, two due to retire­ ment, one due to certification issues and another to the elimination of one elementary specials (art. music, physical education, lan­ guage) position. “I’m miserable.” said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee. “...Though I feel we need to have teachers in front of kids, and that’s imperative to complete our mission ot educating kids, I wish there was some other way that would not impact the HF.SP.A {Hastings Educational Support Personnel .Association! group. This, to me. devastates our school district and saddens me to no end.” Hastings Middle School secretary Katie Winick, who has worked for the district for 17 years, asked the board to find an alternative to eliminating secretarial positions. “ln order to make these cuts, we can’t just look al numbers; we need to look out there for answers — who’s going to do these jobs ...” .she asked. “In the past when the cuts were Ul‘° dt)c'' the jobs? The secretaries” According «’ f Nation given by Satterlee. based <? { strict has based its proposed budget 11-12 school year on an anticipate • ecrease in revenue from S23.75 for j j sdu,o| year |o $22.3 for the 2011 ’1 ~ h<>ol year. Satterlee said thaI a $1.5 reduction in expenses, the tls.nu ,s s,ill laced with a nearly S2.5 million snortfall due to |hc J()ss nf revenue. . , , Satterlee said the t s eral state aid decrease of $636,576 is thtf n’?“t ’ul a projected loss of 60 students, which ths district is hoping will be offset by the addition of 25 students in the district’s alternative education program, for a lota! student enrollment <,f 2.875 district­ wide. He said the decrease in gCncra| state ajj also factors in the $4/0 reduction per pupil to the foundation allowance, which would be partially affected by receiving $96 pet-pupil retirement offset and 5100 per student by fol­ lowing best practices, resulting in a $6,846 in per-pupil funding for the upcoming school y car. Other cuts include No staff step increases in wages; a 20 percent reduction in insurance rates; elimination ot annuities for all adminis­ trators; reduction of administrator cell phone stipends; elimination ol mileage stipends for three central office administrators; climinalion of teacher overages; no stipends for noon hour staff at middle ‘•chool and high school; cancellation of the district’s energy-savings contract with Chevron, reduction in amount spent on workbooks, legal fees and library' supplies, and more, and reduction of the amount transferred from the general fund to athletics and to the Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC), ‘We’ve reached a point were we are taking pieces out of ourselves ... And it just bites. I don’t have a nice word for it; it just bites.” Board of Education Trustee Donna Garrison Trustee Kevin Beck, who serves on the dis­ trict's finance committee, said he is worried about the elimination of teacher overages, which is the amount paid to teachers who have more than a set number of students in class. The savings, according to the proposed budget, would amount to $103,046. but would be “only possible with proper plan­ ning.” Beck said he is concerned about the pro­ jected 20 percent reduction in insurance costs, to Ixj absorbed by the employees. He also questioned who would take on the extra responsibilities when positions are eliminated. “Il is lhe slate legislators and the governors who have made such drastic changes for all of us to try and endure m a short period of time,” said Trustee Scott Hodges. “There have been a lol of sleepless nights and a lot of grief over who or what or where or how or when ... If there are concessions that occur anywhere, every bit helps; but. it doesn’t make $2.5 mil­ lion.” “I came prepared tonight.” said Trustee Donna Garnson. putting a box of tissues on the board tabic. “ ...1 know what we’re doing and I don’t like it ... But. what else is there? We’ve reached a point were we are taking pieces out of ourselves ... and it just bites. I don’t have a nice word for it; it just bites ... I don’t feel good about passing a budget that looks like this, or anything close to it; but it has to be done.” "This is a very painful budget, no matter how you look at it.” said Board President Gene Haas. “And ... they arc already telling us next year will lx? even worse ... So. as the economy continues to flounder, each year is more and more difficult, so we need to rethink how we deliver education in this district.” “1 had hoped we wouldn’t have lay off this many personnel, but the numbers are what they are, and we have to come up with a bal­ anced budget,” said Satterlee. Satterlce said the teachers who were laid off during the May meeting of the board could not be recalled until the 2011-12 budget was approved by the board. Satterlee said the community is welcome to go to the district website or contact the admin- See SCHOOL BUDGET, page 12 County considers effying space to Michigan State Police by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tuesday. Lt. Steven Harper, commander of lhe Hastings Michigan State Police Post, attended the Barry County Board of Commissioners committee-of-thc-whole meeting to discuss the possibility of establish­ ing a new base of operations in county-owned facilities. T he Michigan State Police Hastings Post is scheduled to close in October due to state budget cuts. When he appeared before the committee earlier this month. Harper told the commission that the State Police is committed to a continued presence and patrol in Barry County, despite lhe closure. During Tuesday’s meeting. Harper said that, while after the closure the Hastings office would be considered a substation of the post in Wayland, he did not want to base his operations out of Wayland because it may result in decreased patrols in Barry County. “I have been to posts before where the post is in one county but they cover two counties.” he said. “and. what normally happens is the county where that post is, that county gels more coverage because the tnxipers seem to never to make it all the way over to the other county because they gel caught in something on the way, or there is a another call and they go and back up someone ” Harper said he is looking fora short-term Ex for the next two or three fiscal years, until the budget allows his troopers have patrol vehicles of their own which they can take home with them. “We’ll have troopers with their cars. That will alleviate one part of the problem.” he said. "But 1 have detectives, a trvopcr/investigator and a uniformed sergeant that have to have a place to be. plus whatever administra­ tive files and things like that that we need to deal with . ” Harper said he had looked at a variety of different sites, and several townships have offered the State Police space in their offices, but many of lhe spaces were too small and kicked the privacy needed to conduct inter­ views and investigations. A couple of weeks ago. Harper. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown and a few commissioners took a walk through lhe old library building on Church Street. Harper said there are a couple of spaces in that facility that could work, and he was planning on talking to city officials and stall to see what arrangements could be made for parking. He said he also has talked to 1 Listings City Bank and the Hastings Community Foundation (which leases space in the former Presbyterian Church) about parking agreements at their facilities. Harper said that his post would need II parking spaces to accommodate nine marked patrol cars and two unmarked detective cars. He said troopers could put their personal cars in the place of the patrol cars w hile they were working. “We’re looking at all different options.” said Harper, w ho added that he wanted to find a location in the central part of the county where they could continue to back up lhe Hastings City Police, the sheriff’s department and be in close proximity to lhe courts and jail. “I’m looking at two different spaces. 1 have a space that has to be for the administra­ tive part of the job — the sergeant, detectives and all that — and I also have to have a spot for storage. In the old library , the room we’re looking at has an old safe that is six foot by six foot inside ... that safe could be retooled ... that’s an opportunity there. We could have a lock-up in there for weapons or temporary evidence or bond money that we could have and the trooper could take.” Harper said he also needs a place for troop­ ers on patrol to change in and get their gear loaded up before hilling the road. County Commissioner Howard Gibson asked if Harper had looked at the county’s courthouse annex building, the site of the for­ mer jail. as a possible location. Harper said he had not. Gibson also asked if lhe State Police had money in its budget to pay rent for office space. “Thai’s the hard part right now; no,” said Harper. “That is the reason we’re moving out of the building we’re in because it’s a leased facility. One of the objectives for us, from the governor, when our budget was cut $20 mil­ lion. to find every spot that we could to save money and we found $3 million by closing all leased facilities and by combining Hastings and Wayland together. Harper said the Wayland post, although it is small, is staying open because it is not leased, while the Hastings post was located in a rent­ ed space. Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick said he agreed that lhe location may be a good loca­ tion for the State Police. "... It’s already pre-wired, you could come in and plug stuff in and have access to just about everything over there," he said. “Il See STATE POLICE, page 10 McDowell, Schipper appointed as Barry County judges Amy McDowell has been named to Barry County’s 5th Circuit Court, and Michael Schipper is lhe new Barry County’s 56-B District Court judge. Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appoint­ ments of Friday morning. “Diese individuals’ extensive trial experi­ ence. strong ties to the community and their commitment to lhe unified court system lead me to conclude that they w ill make excellent judges and serve Barry County with fairness and impartiality." Snyder said.’ McDowell, of Hastings, graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. She spent five and a half years with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office before enterin­ private practice in 2001. She co-founded her current law firm. McPhillips and McDowell in 2003. She is married to Brian Ellens and they have two children McDowell will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James H. Fisher, effec­ tive June 30. and will need to run in lhe November 2012 election for the remainder of Fisher’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2014. Schipper. of Middleville, graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School. He fur­ thered his education at Hope College, earning a bachelor’s degree (Phi Beta Kappa) and Die Ohio Stale University, where he received a law degree. He began his law practice with the Grand Rapi^s law firm Clary Nantz before joining lhc U.S. Attorney’s office in 1990, where he worked for 20 years with the civil and criming divisions. He has most recently served a* director of compliance for A.D. Maxim and Associates, a health care consulting linnSchipper has been active in lhe community, serving ns a football coach and chair ot the Thomapple Kellogg Schools bond campaign. He and his wife. Lori, have three children. Schipper fill'' lhe vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gary R. Holman and w ill serve lhe remainder of Holman’s term through Jan. I. 2013. Thirty years of classic cars A yellow and black Cougar with a 1967 Michigan license plate was among the attractions at the the 30th annual Father’s Day Car Show at Historic Charlton Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See more photos on page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, June 23. POU - The Hastings Banner B 81 ■ tBP /7"?X H ® New Expo satellite pole was once California pine jr> ’Satellite equipment has to be installed at end of the pole Workers make a mark 13 feet from the bottom of the pole. This is how deep it had to be planted. A 130-foot yellow pine P°'e’s trucked into the Barry County Expo Center drive Friday, June 17. It began its journey in California (Photos by Patricia Johns) '<-1 The pole is lifted upright and into a 13foot hole in front of the fence at the Expo Center. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Staff members at the Barry Expo Center were watching M-37 Highway from the win­ dows in their office. Friday, June 17. waiting for a really long pole to appear. At a little after 10 a.m.. that pole was brought to lhe Expo Center grounds after a trip from California. David Vaughn from Message Express Internet (MEI), an Internet sen ice provider for Barry County, said the company chose the 130-foot-long yellow pine for the microcell tower at lhe Barry’ Expo Center for ’’ease of deployment.” The company may use more wooden poles in situations where thev work better than Once the pole is ‘planted.’ cranes and stabilizers can be removed. Gravel is used to fill the hole. (Photos by Patricia Johns) Barry County Expo Center Director Ron Tobias stands in front of the pole as it is being planted behind him. A hot spot” will serve the Expo Center once the equipment is operating. The anticipated starting of the satellite connection is mid- to late July. metal poles, added Vaughn The tower will provide a "hot spot” for Internet access at the Expo Center. It may also be used to retransmit Internet to the nearby residential area, he said. The equipment and tow'er w ere installed at no cost to the Expo Center. Vaughn said he expects this microcell to begin operating between the middle and end of July. For more information, go to www.MEI.net or call 269-945-0043. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page YMCA planning Gun Lake Tribe’s public safety officers certified to enforce laws The Gun Lake Tribe announced June 13 certification of its department of public safely to enforce federal, state and tribal law and to assist local law enforcement in the perform­ ance on their duties, when needed. Public Safety Director Rick Rabenort was the first officer to become Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standardscertified and cross-deputized by the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. "The tribe places a high priority on the safety of its citizens, the local community and guests. To that end, we hired Rick to lead the development of our public safety department and build upon its capabilities in the years to come.” said D.K. Sprague, chairman of the Gun Lake Tribe. Hie Gun Hike Tribe Department of Public Safety was acknowledged by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards with the authority to employ law enforcement officers and empower those officers to act as peace officers understate law'. This action fol­ lowed the execution of a cross-deputization agreement between the tribe and Allegan County. Inbal police officers will have authority to enforce local, state and federal laws in the community, but have primary responsibility to enforce tribal law on tribal lands. Tribal See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits police have jurisdiction over tribal citizens and tribal property. ”1 am honored to haVe the opportunity to serve the tribe and its citizens." said Rabenort. "h is great to be part of thh historic period ol growth in the Gun Lake tribal community." The department of public safety will soon hire more officers and expand Police fonX' rhe tribe has allocated funding to hire two additional officers who arc ex|*c,cd ,o ,K‘gU’ service soon. Lake Odessa Fair truck pull is tonight Officials With the i.ul. odes™ l-atr have '"•■>le a change in the publjdteJ Ute truck pull will be p p.n> 1 : «•» 23. and lhe heavy we U‘" at 7:30 p.m. Sat’ut&K 25' 18662467 Everyone is invited to nin or walk for fun around Algonquin Lake Monday. July 4. Proceeds from the race will help fund Camp Algonquin financial assistance for families, as well as help fund the Algonquin Hike Association fireworks. The 4.2-inile run/walk will begin with registration at 7:15 a.m. followed by the race at 8 a.m. The race will start at Camp A gonquur with runners going arounj Algonquin Lake. A one-mile youth race will start at 8:30 a.m. Awards will he pre­ sented al 9 a.m. Tlie cost for the 4.2 mile run is $20 for nrXn,r,?-?>l8rndU|,i,,’dSI5^>hose 17 and under. lhe fee includes a T-shirt for those preregtstenng. A extra S5 will be charged on race day Shirts wi|| he avail tble . . ...........« Barry County’s Source I Pac'<a9es starting at only ED rr rnttK-hin9,° FREE Equipment Over 150 Channels (r-tirx1Z,0?.H ft! ru-: P'oC’.’T’.’-.ri) crtM caul f X . • h’rj.u-r J. . ..'.v U£c:- 'v Aking’s num vforaSSy Electronics, Appliances F. 130 W. Stale Street • Downtown Hastings • 945-4284 . ------------------------------------------------- ------------—^nFn^, 9.5; Closed Month h* IZmtw. �Th'? Hastings Banrw — Thursday. June 23. 20If — Page 3 This snazzy trike, displayed at the Charlton Park show, attracted onlookers. Il was part of a display of custom choppers, which were added to the event for the first time. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • -4 Sponsored by l^e °uthern Michigan Street Rod Association many unique and interesting vehicles be viewed by the crowd, which numbered about 6,500 last Sunday. All ca* had to be 1990 or older and driven into the park on their own power. (Photo by erry Hardin) At left: . This Anglia Ford, pan of the Father's Day car show, was built jn England. (Photo by Perry Hardin) . 6,500 attend Charlton Park This 1954 vehicle, with a unique tire cover, was one of the approximately 875 vehi­ cles at last Sunday’s Charlton Park car show. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 7 ,v/ - ' Zft8 At left: A bright red ‘'Wild Thing” sported an intriguing engine. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Great weather coupled with historic buildings at Charlton Park and hundreds of “wow" cars is a recipe for success. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 9am to 3pm V, t Michigan Fiddler’s Jamboree 2pm to 8pm CHARLTON park Hastings, Ml FR.EE Public Admission "Vendor 5pa.ce (15x30) flO alVancei reservation • $15 'Day of the sale Go to \niM,chiirltonpark.Qni~Spccial Events For Registration Forms Or call Linda to reserve jour space: 269-945-3775 Historic A t estimated 075 vehicles were exhibited at the 30th annual Father’s Day Car Show at Historic Charlton Park, according to park Director Dan Patton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The vintage clock on the park grounds adds an interesting background to this cluster of cars. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Park KRIS. ( RAF IS \\I) DIRFC I SALKS \\ I l(()MI Village, Mu 2545 S. Charlton Ph: 2*9-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 w char ltonpark.org �Page 4 -- Thursday June 23, 2011 ~ The Hastings Banner TROOPER . rT> 1 °UiKv chcU'<c<nin 1 : n , ,sher s yearsot sen­ ice to his cornil|unj|V( the courts ami lhe legal sy stem arc a legacy lo be proud of ' Fisher was nnixljnted by Gov. John Engler in April 1995 lo replace the Ik^^ble JuJ^ Richard M. Shuster, who retired alte. by Kellie Summerhays Community Service Trooper Michigan State Police lhe 1860s. ( w jlls parents, Dwight Not only did I know Jim. but .n - Hengesbach, purand Bea Fisher. His dad, along wi • |950.s. chased the hK-a! H.,.1 dcakrsW Im k .njem SC,V,”‘’ on thc bench Fisher was selected altera lengthy served on lhe city council. bcu<r e lifetime mem­ P^’css that he said “much hke an election.’’ in that there were active in the local ehn.nherof com. t • as id |fcr 3nd fi'c candidates Seejjng ,be :iPP°mtmcnt to replace Shuster her of lhe Hastings Kwan.s C hib. D« 't n> part) politics, , Hsh.er ;'c’cepted hi> aPP‘;in,’«c’nt with the intent to held many titles at the Hastings Cou»ir) < l'‘ sireamlme ihv c<)url >v>tem. I le was determined to “get resolution sc^^^^^^^tbe on disputes jn an (Hjerl) and expeditious manner.” Yet he was concerned ahu,H v|Ut he termed, “the disintegrating socieiv.” ........ **«*-j*s: ,’’ch- He said was creating a multitude of problems, such as child ab^e and negk.et juVeni!c delinquency and adult criminal activi­ gave us both a keen sense of..................... *hou|(j lx_. |)K)lld of what ty and he vvas (R.tenni»ed to make a difference during his tenure. ty. Gee put it best when he said to 1 1^ ,c ^bchigat, state Bars Judicial Qualifications Committee our community produces. Fishers keen । W.1S supixwed to evaluate the credentials of cadi of the candidates sense that he so skillfully used to streamline the court sy stunicane. to detemnne who was qualified for the position and then make in part. lion. Ins family’s heritage and a common-sen, va(r• ., As 1 looked through our high school .*£“ recommcndatiuns (o ,he governor on which person was most suit­ ed to take ovcr the judge’s .seat. When thc evaluation process w is Jim had been chosen lo be “most successful. c ;tn< ‘ completed. Fisher named to become the newest member of actually were elected the "smartest" in our class Enher way. c the Harry County judiciary, which al the time included District knew he had a lot of potential. Fisher, graduated In.m Hastings Judge Gary Hohuan and Probate Judge Richard Shaw. High School in I96H. received straight As. He was one of x ,n , isHcr\ first interview as Barry County's newest circuit acknowledged at the annual Honors Convocation, wtes selected . court judge, he talked about his focus on restructuring the county an outstanding athlete, served on several high schoo c u «m judicial system to enable lhe probate and district court judges to received the University of Michigan honors trophy voted on by try felony cases, one of the reforms recommended by a committee seniors and faculty members. He was a member of the National of the State Bar of Michigan, called “Courts in the 21st Century " Honor Society and scored in the upper 2 percent among stu­ From Fisher’s find day on the job. he seemed to have all the dents in the National Merit Scholarship testing. . support needed io retain lhe seat when he would Ik required to run He graduated from the Genend Motors Institute in 197? with a for election in |css than two years. In fact. Lucille Taylor, legal bachelor of science degree. Three years later, he earned his juris counsel io Gov png|en said of the newly appointed Judge Fisher, doctorate degree from Wayne State University Law School. he was the universal choice ot the bench and bar, civic leaders Upon receiving his law' degree. Fisher joined lhe Barry County and his political party” and characterized him as electable. Prosecutor’s office as assistant prosecutor, and in 1979 became During Fisher\ swearing-in ceremony, he mentioned that he prosecuting attorney before leaving the post to join the local firm hoped lo carry' out some of thc governor’s vision for government, of Siegel. Hudson and Gee. Prior lo becoming judge, Fisher was a stating “I think Gov. Engler is looking for government to become member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Barry' County Bar more efficient, an attempt to reduce costs and give taxpayers a bet­ Association and the Barry County Republication Party He’s been ter value fortheir dollar.’’ a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Barry County Sounds like much of lhe message we’re getting today from Child Abuse Prevention Council, plus has served on many local Michigan s newly elected Gov. Rick Snyder and his determination boards and committees. Fisher plays a great game of goll and to find vvays of making government more efficient. enjoys hiking, biking, backpacking, mountain climbing and fish­ Bruce Gee, a partner in the Hastings law firm where Fisher had ing. He also enjoys downhill skiing and has always been con­ formerly been employed, said that Fisher was “without a doubt, cerned’with physical fitness. the most qualified for the job." He went on say Fisher was “an He is married to Sarah, anil they have a daughter. Jamie, w ho example of vvhat Hastings produces, and I think wc need lo be lives and works in the state of Wyoming. proud of it." Last Friday, he retired from duly in lhe courts, but will return to Former Pmbate Judge Richard Shaw said, "Fisher was a great Michigan after some time oft" to work as a consultant in the slate’s appointment," and that he had a perfect background to be the next judiciary lo bring more efficiency to the courts — just as he’s done circuit conn judge. Shaw went to say that Fisher had "represented here in Barry' County. Fisher was hired as a consultant, due to his people who had money and people who had nothing and did it all experience and success, to bring more efficiency to the court sys­ with the same high standards. tem, statewide. Judge Gary Holman commented, “Fisher had handled every Fisher grew up. lived, worked and enjoyed everything a small conceivable kind of case.” That kind of dedication comes from town has to offer and made a difference along the way. He is a growing up in a small town with thc exposure of people around product of small town America and should be proud of it.' him. Jim and I firs.' in Pudge King’s fourth grade class al Central Fred Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics Elementary Scliio’k He is a Hastings native, and both sides of his «hal » being done «> to»- M-W / am a journalism student working on a who think the) .ne Ihnih-P ,he ""'"C™ bc story Jbr my class on rhe current Senate Hill he. of then children n( home > tn) not be 124. 7 his would make the punishment for aware that the eh-ld has Inlerne ..ux» < n exist r bulb ing mon severe than it already is. • • CeiM v<».7 please explain cyber bidlving and their cell phones, or access i friend’s homes and Internet calcs. hew teenagers an J young adults can deal with There are laws that arc applicable to cyber cyber bullying? bullying incidents. Depending on the c.rcumAdolescents and teens today are encounter­ stanees of the bullying, the ollender ma) be ing :i different type of threat than the tnidi charged with various misdemeanor or trona! schools ant bully With the advance of felonies. The bull) may also be subject io distechnology. they may be subject to harass­ ciplinc bv lhe school district. ment. intimidation or even extortion through If you feel you are a v ictim or your child is a sanely of media. Glenn Stut/ky, clinical the victim of cyber bullying, contact law instructor of Michigan State I Diversity School of Social Work, defines cyber bully- enforcement for further assistance. Question: I am interested in taking up inc as “the use ol modem communication cycling for exercise. What are some rules of technologies io embarrass, humiliate, threaten or intimidate an individual in the attempt to the road for staving safe? Cycling is a great fair-weather spurt. gam power and control over them. Whether you do it for fun and exercise or are a ' Cyber bullies may use many types of more serious competitor, there arc a few things media to accomplish their goals. This can be you need to do to make your ride safe and done using texts, emails, instant messages, enjoyable. First of all. make sure every thing on photos, video and audio recordings. Camera your bicycle is in good working order; and this phones and webcams arc used to capture applies to children’s bikes, as well. Parents imaecs to post on websites and social net­ should check bicycles carefully in the spring working sites. Things that wouldn’t be said to someone in person arc being posted on the before allowing their children to ride. bicycle needs to be equipped with reflec­ Internet because it can be done remotely and tors on front and rear surfaces ot the pedals oftentimes anonymously by the bully. Ibis type of bullying can be devastating and on lhe front anil rear spokes or sidew alls because it reaches so many so quickly. A of the tires. If you plan to ride early morning rumor or embarrassing photo or video can be or late evening, make sure lhe bicycle has a front headlight and rear reflector or red light. spread to the entire student body of a school, or the world, instantly. 1 his is what “going Police may issue a civil infraction citation if you ride in partial or full darkness without viral" means. Anyone being victimized in this manner proper lights and reflectors. Bicy clists arc par­ needs to fell someone. It can be a source of ticularly vulnerable to accidents during the embarrassment lor a teen to share what is hours of 6 to 9 p.m.. when light visibility is happening with an adult, or the teen may fear decreasing, so these lights and reflectors are retribution by the bully, but this is (he first necessary for safety. Light, bright or reflective step to making it stop. A trusted adult either at clothing is recommended. It is also important home, school or church, or a police officer, to check lhe brakes. A properly functioning needs to be told. It you know of someone brake should make lhe braked wheels skid on being victimized in this manner, speak to a dry. level, clean pavement. trusted adult for them because they may be When riding on the roadway, observe lhe loo frightened io do so themselves. .Many same rules as if you were operating a motor cyhcr bullying incidents around the nation vehicle. Ride with traffic and as far to the have tragically ended in suicide right as safely possible. You may ride two Additionally, peers need to assume some abreast on lhe highway or street, but still stay responsibility. If something has been posted, to the right. When turning or slowing, use a website has been created or photos arc hand signals lo alert other riders or drivers of being lorw aided that are meant to embarrass, your intentions. threaten or intimidate another person, class, Bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks and males need to take steps to stop it. Report the crosswalks intended for pedestrians unless postings or websites to the school or police, prohibited by an official traffic control and do not forward the messages and images. device. If riding in these areas, the bicyclist If the source of the harassment is known, tell must yield to walkers. When overtaking a them to stop. Cyber bullies play to a large pedestrian, lhe rider shall give an audible sig­ audience. If there is no encouragement by the nal before doing so. Generally, a rider can group, the bullying may cease. announce ’ On your left” or similar wanting Parents should watch for signs that their before passing the pedestrian. U.S. Senate children may Ik* the target of a bully: change Finally, bicyclists should always wear a Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office in behavior, lulling behind in school, stom­ protective helmet. This is the best chance of Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. achache. fear, lack of appetite, what you may preventing head injuries, the leading cause of Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, describe as depression, it’s time to start ask­ death in bicycle crashes. This time of year we Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: ing questions. Ask their friends, too. You may all need to be aware of bicyclists on the road 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, notice they spend unusually long hours on the and give them the space they need to travel Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional computer or arc secretive in their activities safely. If you are approaching a rider, wait for representative. online, such as closing windows when you oncoming traffic lo clear before overtaking U.S. Congress approach. Parents are generally familiar with them so you have the room to move into the Justin Amash, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), and monitor their children’s' activity on other lane and not crowd the bicyclist. Watch 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. Facebook and MySpace, but studies show for (hem and respect their rights. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. that teens on average frequent five different District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. social networking sites. Parents need to To ask a question, send queries bv mail to 49503, phone (616)451-8383. develop some detective skills to sec what 544 .V. Main St.. Wayland. Ml 4934ft or email President’s comment line. 1-202-456-1111 Capitol their children are really doing online and svaylandposHd gmail.com. Know Your Legislators: Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan* Street Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O Box 30036* Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives N1191 House Office Building, Lansing. Ml 48933. Phone (5171 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov ' Where should tadget cuts be made? fo balance budgets, some communities in Barry County are laying if firefuihiers and reducing support for events like concerts and activinr children. Do you believe this is the best way to balance budg- TThe Hastings Banner a o/ ft.,,,, G,Gr.,. (iw. M. to fc Has,i"9s Banner, Inc. ADl':,qs'0,n°,.J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone. (269) 945.9554 (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email newsWi-aHn,- uAtoH,ug email j uus>.-rvnoiweon9ma!l com John Jacobs h " •—T’---- ~ Prcdenc Jacobs Vice Pre-; dent Stephen Jacobs -NEWSROOM^ KathvMbert(,4&s's'd’’'ertM Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Brerner Fran Faverman Connie Allbright, lr ccporl: I think r i, important that towns look jor other options io balance the budge! than laying oil firefighters and police officers ” Sandia Ponsetto Dave DeDecker Shannon Cornett ^y^J^GDEPARTMENT Jan Jackson. Lake Odessa: "Public safety should not be compromised Volunteer groups cun lake up the slack on communi­ ty cvcnls and children’s activities ’’ Lee Bass, Delton: “Wc shouldn’t climi nalc the firelighters. and we should keep any activ­ ities for kids. Both ate important to the commu­ nity.” l>oug Callihan, Freeport: to «>nwiuniiivs 6>n;; cr ail> °""-r balalicj 1 (h,ir bu<>8ei than laj.iri,, <rff ra>lue<>Hkc,S|• „ rtt F.Mls ” ■■ Marvin Hill, (harlotte: "No. it’s ,U>1 Bie way. and I <h»n^ Bic politician* know that. also. But, they are only »n ,or l,’enb Ryan Levingston, Lake Odessa: department am! then medical fine rvspOn* dvrs arc loo essentia! (<> he eliminated.” B 00 a Scott Onimen Brandon Johnson Subtcription Rateu l,’cu3n Fr,^v Dan Buerge Chris Si'verman V''U in 8 :ir/ C.> ’ »v selves” PO Bex B UH �MIBM The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23, 2011 - Page 5 Newborn babies Colton Rny, born at Pennock Hospital on June 2, 2011 at 1.36 p m. to Markelic and Devin Musser of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs and 20 inches long. r <-• v< a I.andyn Chez, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 2. 2011 at 4:35 a.m. to Beth and Anthony Chez Neal of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. r tv ♦• Kcirstcn Alizabcth, born at Pennock Hospital on June 5, 2011 at 9:19 a m. to Rikkt McMellen and Duane Windev II of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. >9A Colton Anthony, bom nt Pennock Hospital on June 7,2011 al 10:36 p.m. to Lacey Kubck and Brandon Orman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Eyvah Lorralle, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 11,2011 at 5:22 a.m. to Kristi and Derek Waddle of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. Teen lock-in planned at Hastings library Katherine Burns, Cherie Kosbar, Kelly Curtis and their friends can attest to enjoying a recent lock-in at Hastings Public Library. Kids in sixth through 12th grades are invit­ ed to this summer’s lock-in event at the library on from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24. The doors will be locked at 7:05 p.m. and then it will be non-stop fun, including blind volleyball, Frisbee toss, video games, cards and a scavenger hunt, until doors are unlocked at 11 p.m. Lots of snacks will insure high energy throughout the four hours. The event is limited to the first 30 kids who register, so teens are encouraged to grab a friend and sign up as soon as possible. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Former homeowners may benefit from class-action lawsuit by David DvDecker Staff Writer The Detroit-arca law firm Dailey Lawyers is filing a class-action lawsuit that may bene­ fit former homeowners in Barry County. The suit against Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS) claim improper or illegal foreclosures. Barry County, along with many other counties in Michigan, has compiled lists of sheriff deeds showing MERS as the fore­ closing entity and has forwarded them to Dailey Lawyers. The improper deeds date back to 2005. Local former homeowners may be includ­ ed in the class-action lawsuit by contacting the Dailey law firm. Barry’ County Register of Deeds Darla BurghdolT reported April 21 that her staff had found hundreds mortgage documents with "obvious fraudulent signatures.” According lo Burghdoff, some if not most, of the former homeowners on the list have moved out of Barry County and possibly out of state. The list is available at the register of deeds office in the Barry County Courthouse or by calling 269-945-1289. She encouraged former homeowners who are listed to contact the law firm and become a part of the lawsuit. Call Dailey Law firm at 866-888-7888 or email to Justin©daileylawyers.com. Jasmine Lee Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10, 2011 al 1:25 to Jamie and Dawn Wells of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. Funk-Reeder Clarks to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Dick and Mert (Colvin) Clark were mar­ ried on June 23. 1951 in Fort Hood. Texas where Dick was stationed in the U.S. Army. They have four children. Vickie (Mike) Ward. Mike Clark, twins Kathy (Tom) Pierce and Karen (Doug) Maiville. They' also have seven grandchildren, Amy (Brian) Ty ner, Jill (Mark) Hewitt, Kristy (Jim) Cabral, Josh (Michelle) Pierce, Meaghan (Brandon) Hopkins, James (Kaisa) Maiville and Jeff (Erica) Maiville as well as 15 great-grand­ children. A family picnic is planned to cele­ brate this special occasion. Craig and Judy Funk of Delton wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Funk to Jonathan Reeder, the son of Daniel and Karen Reeder of Caledonia. Thc bride-elect is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and GVSU and is cur­ rently employed with Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. The groom-elect is a graduate of Grandville High School and currently attend­ ing GVSU and is currently with Spectrum Health Hospital. A July wedding is being planned al Windmill Island Gardens in Holland. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 0 Car Wash & Beverage Cam Drive SATURDAY, JUNE 25 10AM-2PM XPRESS MART / HUNGRY HOWIE'S PARKING LOT Cash Driving responsibly is a two-way street for teens, parents To the editor: Summer almost always proves to be the most dangerous season for teen driving. And the news is not getting any better. A new study by Students Against Destructive Decisions and Liberty Mutual Insurance gives parents reason to pause before handing over lhe keys lo their newly released young drivers, revealing an alarm­ ingly high number of teens who have had "near misses” while behind thc w heel, it also delivers some, insight into what may be chief contributors to those events, even if they dif­ fer from what most young people think. According io the study, 68 percent of teens admit to having narrowly avoided a crash. Yet. perhaps not surprisingly, teens are more likely to blame external factors than lo point the finger at themselves — even when they are al fault. One in three drivers (34 percent) who say they have had a near miss blame another driv­ er while 21 percent say weather was lhe pri­ mary cause. Yet when asked what they were doing in the car at the time of the incident, teens admitted to an array of distracting or dangerous behaviors: 30 percent were speed­ ing 21 percent were texting. 20 percent were talking to their passengers, and 17 percent changing songs on Mra phijen Onh 9 percent ol teens said they Ixheted .Xssive speed was the primary contributor rinse call, while I.’ percent said testing '"hue driving was lo blame. Another 6 per passed the blame on friends who d,s,rTsdnXnse that our ‘close call kids' am likely O report they regularly engage m dan k ' or distracted driving behaviors: 36 sac they regularly ta.k on the cell percent • . . j pu.fCVnt say they Ph,,n1tX"mxt liehitS the Wheel. Those numregularly t ( (or lhe pement cautious drivers. And few’ seem to sense thc dangers lurking on the roadway in summer, despite the fact that young drivers are behind the wheel 44 percent more hours each week in the summer than during the rest of the year or that summer is the most popular time of year for kids lo be driving under lhe influence of alcohol or other drugs. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safely, June, July and August arc the deadliest months for teen motor vehicle fatalities when almost 1 (XX) teenagers die (994 in 2009). Close calls cause the majority of teens lo change their driving behaviors, but only for a while. In fact, nearly half of them say their renewed commitment to more responsible driving lasted only a month or less. And what improvements in driving habits teens do report arc more likely to involve paying bel­ ter attention to other drivers than to texting or speeding less. Apparently, it takes a lough lesson — actu­ ally gelling in a crash - for teen drivers to significantly change their driving behaviors Nearly 70 percent of teen drivers who have been in a collision say thc experience changed their driving habits, with the majori­ ty ot them (58 percent) saying those improve­ ments arc “forever.” I here’s got to be a better way. Keeping young drivers safe behind the wheel has never been timelier, and some new help is on thc way. The Parent/Teen Drivimi Conuad developed by Liberty Mutual and SADD which can l>e found at wvvw liberty mutual.com/teendriving is both a convcrsa lion starter about safely and a customized agreement that promotes dialogue and saves lives. In short, it helps families create and sustain important driving rules for both sides - because responsibility is, indeed, a lw0-w IV street. This parent teen dialogue is not u close JSSSSS*......... — close call. llr llirbing statistics. 92 per- ^Tteetis consider themselves to be sale. cent <u u Stephen Gray Wallace SADD Inc. national chairman and CEO or Cun Donations Accepted t References Available Licensed & Insured Over 24 Yrs. of Basement Construction <£ Waterproofing CONCRETE STOP LEAK AFFORDABLE Epoxy Pressure Injection Stop Leaking Basements from the INSIDE No Digging - No Excavating - The Permanent Fix Over 7 Years Experience Residential & Commercial Tim Tcrpening 269-758-3312 July 4 Firecracker Fun Run/Walk Register today for the Firecraker Fun Run on Monday, July the 4th at Camp Algonquin. The 4.2 mile run/walk leaves the camp parking lot al 8:00 am for runners and walkers J^d goes around Lake Algonquin- The Fun Run helps support Camp Algonquin scholarship8 for campers and lhe Algonquin Lake Association . fireworks which take place the evening of July 4. I’re-regiblr‘Rion by June 30 is $20.00 and $25.00 after. Pre-regi^tralion may be done on fine at A FREE one mile fun t'un childtvn under 10 years o'‘'K*-will be lu’W 8:30 art1 the Marriage licenses Corey Allen Angel, Plainwell and Kelly Ann Yetter, Plainwell. Thomas Alexander Clow, Hastings and Tracy Lynn Debruyn, Hastings. Brian Robert Crabb. Knoxville, TN and Jennifer Gail Roth, Knoxville, TN. Trent Jacob Kauffman, Hastings and Michelle Jean Campbell, Delton. Larry Dewayne Kidder, Arnegard, ND and Carolyn Ann Smith, Hastings. Lance Carl Mcllvain, Hastings and Anita Michelle Hay. Hastings. Timothy Wayne McKay, Freeport and Martha Lucia Garcia, Hastings. Logan James McLeod, Comstock Park and Kathleen Marie Potts, Wayland. Michael Emerson Moreau, Freeport and Lacie Rae Southwick, Freeport. Britton Leeroy Olson, Hastings and Ashley Louise Lancaster, Hastings, Kendall Bruce Rees, Hastings and Tiffany Lynne Becker, Hastings. Greg Akin Sikkenga, Hickory Comers and Abby Lynn Lomas, Hastings. Christopher Kenneth Smith. Middleville and Cassandra Marie DeHaan. Middleville. Joshua Brannen Sutton, Tampa, FL and Joanna Louise Mesman, Tampa, FL �Calley, Amash to speak at GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Thc Barn County Republican Party has announced its list of speakers lor lhe annual Lincoln Day Pinner at the \V;«l|dnrlf Brewpub Monday. June 27. Keynoting thc event will be Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and C.N. 3rd DiMrid Congressman Justin Amash. Other speakers will include Michigan Supreme Court Justice Steven Markman. State Sea. Rick Jones and State Rep. Mike Callton. lhe speakers .ire expected to talk about current events in Lansing and Washington, and discuss Michigan’s Republican heritage. ’‘We arc very excited by our lineup.’’ said Barry GOP Chairman Jake Jelsemn. We are fortunate that we could get all ol ourcou » > representation at one dinner. Also attending will be two Repub ica didates for U.S. Senate Randy I lek man. • mcr Kent County Probate Judge. ,,n< Konelchy. a businessman horn Rowon • ’•It’s vre.it that x\e are able io h^*-’ candidates out to the county m an inlonn. Atting io see what they want to bring to D.C ’said Kick Wake. Barry ClOP,rca?u^r The event will Mart at 6 'vilh a social hour, followed by dinner around 7 pm information, call Nick Wake at ~bJ- > • Lickets will not be available al thc door. • Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice * Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRKCI.rOXfXfVMD fill R( 11 s0<4) M ;u H:vhw..v. Nj.hvHk. Ml 4*8) ?3 Pao. r Dm Rt>-,.K ( '17' 852 ‘U28. M.-fmic. 'n " jni A i<> a ni Mknsship Tk.’c k*ta:v the servhx Nurscrj, vbildren’s ministry, youth group. .uluh miuII aroap ministry. QjU. r»tnp training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE ( Hl RCH (OH.IDN 7025 Milo R.l . I’D. Box 40a. Hvtncr <’1 Milo Rd A S. M 41). Delton. Ml 4'XHft I’.t-ter Ritijct Cijvpoot. i JI ’>204 9390. Sun J iy wAhip Scrvive 10 10 .xiu. lo !I;»ff a.m.. Nursery ami Children’s Simian IhursJax night Bible stuth .tnd pn>yer titne 6 C? p.rn lo 7. W p tn. cm RUHOFTHE NAZXRl.NE 17 If-North Btoarits.1} RevTitnm Oyrr. PartiSunday School 9;4? ant Moniinz Worship Sen ice 10.45 urn Excnira* Service 6 pm.; \Ve»inesday l-vcning Service 7 p.m Christes Eve Worship 6 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH .109 E Woodlawn. H.iainw Dan Gnrie. S- Paste;; Pau! Osborn. Minuter of -Mv«k. JchIi Maurer, youth Pastor. Sun.l.iy .Services »»*|5 Ain Sunday for all arcs 10 30 .• m Worship Service. a p.ni Evening Service. Jr. A S’r H'pb Group*. Wednesday. Family Night 6 JO pn>, Aumu. Bible Study, i’rai-c .md Prayer Call Church Ollier 94K-.MMM for into:matron on MOPS. Children’: Choir. Sports Mmistnct. W 001)1 VNDIMTEI) METHODIST CHI RCH 203 ,N. .Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml 4889? • .UO-1061 Reverend Jun Fox Sunday Wcrvhro9 45 a m.. Sunday Sdnx'I II to ! 1:30 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHI’RCH 2601 Laav Road. Dowling. Ml 49051). Pa>ter. Steve Oimrtc.td. tblb.i 758-3021 ehurji phone Sunday Service* 9*30 a ni.; Sunday Sch xd II a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m H \STINGS SEVEN! H-DAY ADVENTIST CHI RCH 904 Terry Lane. I la-tines (or on thc corner nf Sl.irr School Road and Tern Lane I Phone: (269) 945-2J7O Pastor Michael Wive. jfcwjsdiasliagvadxaMD Sabbath (Saturday > Schoo! 9; JO u.tn.; worvlup vcnice lo 50 a m Mid-week meetings informal uttdy and prayer service. Wednesdays 7 p m. Youth mir.i'try c!uS. Adventurers lor pre-school to 4th grade Mudents and Pathlinders for Sth grade student-, through high school, meet on the first and third Tdcxday at 6.30 p ni. and lit>t and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS I NITFD METHODIST CHI RCH 31X5 N Broadway. Haum.*.*, MI 4905H Pastor Susan D Olsen Phone 945-2654 Wonhip Services* Sunday. 9.45 xrn; Sunday School. 10:45 a m. SI. ROSE CATHOLIC CHI RCH M)5 S Jcllcnon. Rev Richard Altiftc. Pastor. Saturday Ma-. 4 30 p nt: Sunday Ma.*c> X a n. ..n J 11 a.m ; Confc.-.-ion Saturday F304 15 p.m ST. CYRIL’S CAJHOLJCCHl Ri ll Nashville Rev Ric.’iuJ Altinc. PaMor. A inhsimi of St Rose Catholic Church. H.i-tmgs Mja Suml-ty at 9:30 .uii CIILRCHOI TUI. LIVING GOD A full jto'pcf rhurdt. 1240 W. Shite Rd . H.etin;: P.. .tor Doot; Davis 269‘>45-9740 .Sunday School 10 am Won hip Scnicc II am. Sunday Evining Service 6 p.m Wcdne-atay Bible Study 6 pin Sunday Sc'.x’l ;.nd Yo.‘h Group foi JI ayes Come ;>.'H wor­ ship lhe Lord with v J WOODGROVi: BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4XK7 Coats Grove RJ. Pastor Randall Wli. ckh. ir .vcexsibk and elevator Sunday S\h.x»l 9 Jti a tw Worhip TitiK 10:30 am. Youth wctititiex call for mlonn.moit ORANGEVILLE RAITINT CHVRCH 6921 ManJi Rd. 2 miles south of Gun I • kc. Piaui" ell Phone 269664-4V7 OrangcvilleB.'ptist. org. Sundav - 9 45 u.m Children, teen and adult Simihy School cb*ses; Ham an J 6 p m Worship; 5:30 p nt Junior and Senior High Word ol Lafe Clubs Tuesday • 9 am. Men's Prayer and Bible Study Wednexfay - 6’30 pm. 4 yis. old through 6th grade Word ot Life Clubs’. 7 pm. Prayer Together. 9 pm Children's stnnmrr camp •..ill the church for infixniatKnt Jone. July. August Sunday cI.ls»c.s <1.45.|O:45 am "Resolving Everyday Conflicts”. ’Counsel Hom the Cross”, and "The Petcem.tk er". July li 15 Vacation Bible School 9 Vi a m Ntxin. Ape 5-6th grade. CO! NTRV CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH 9275 S M-37 Hwy . Dowling. Ml 49050. Phone 269-721-KD77 Iks Kimberly A. fallen! 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service; II a.m Praise Worship Service: Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tw.-sday. Covenant Prayer Group. Wcdncs-day 6;3(J p in.. Choir Practice. Thur day 7 p m. Praise Band Practice 2nd and 4th Thurdavs at 7 pm. Christ’s Quite.’s." I;i.!;y 6*30 p.m. CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For mote information small croups, special cvnts or it you have .t prayer tequst. call the Church office and sec postings on WEB site, vs ww uountrych.ipel. umc.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDI PENDENT ANGLICAN CHVRCH 2415 McCann Rd (tn Irving) Sunday service* c.tji week. 9.15 •i m. Morniug Prayer (Holy Communion thc 2nd Sunday of c.\ii moult tht> jcrvice) 10 a in Holy Communion (each week) Thc Rector ot Ss. Andrew A* Matthias is Rt Rev. Dav.J T. Hustuick. ’fhe cbutcli phone numher is 269 795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269 94,x 9327. Our church website is http trox.to andrewmatthias. We arc part of thc Diocese of the Gieat Lake* which is m communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use th? 1928 Book of Common Prayer at .ill olt services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Mixue. Pastor. Chunh phone 269­ 945-1995. Church Website: vvwvv. hopeum org. Church Eax No.: 269 h 18-0007. Church SecretaryTtcasiirrr. Linda Bel-on. Office hour*. Tuesday. Wednesday. Tliursdu) 9 ;.ni to 2 pin. Sunday Mominr; 9:30 atu Sunday School. 10.45 am Morning Worship*. Sr. lit Youth 5 to 7 pm.; Sunday evening service 6 pm. SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May). Tuc-s., Thurs, from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm: Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneer-, (meal served) tOstotier thru M iy> W'cdncuf.ty 6 pm • Jr Ihch Youth tmea! -cncd) ((Xtober thru May) Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting Thursday 9 30 ant • Women's Bible Study. XBL.NDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINIS! RIES A Spin:-tilled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy ‘.M­ 66 -oufh of *\-syria Rd.. Nash­ ville. Mich. 49(17?. Sun Haise A Worship 10.30 a .nt. 6 p in *. Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesu Club for boys a puls age*. 4 12 Pastors Davtd and Ro-e MacDonald. An ojsrs .if God’s love ’’Where Everyone iSomeone Special." lor mturmi lion call 616-731-5194 or 517 852-1806 QI IMBV I NI H D METHODIST ( Hl RCH M-/ ' WeM Fa ->• ken Von 1.’ (616) 945 9’9? Sunday Worship 10 3(Ja.m . PO Box 6)' Hastings, Ml 4'Knn CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N..Michigan Ave..Ha-nng*. Phone 269-945-29’8 Sunday Schtxv! 10 am; Wo’^htp II urn. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 pm. HASTINGS REF0R.MI -D CHURCH "4 Ihxtoric Rttunned Convriunin ’ Sunday morning services begin at 10 a m Meeting at lhe Bum County Commission on Auing building. 320 W. Wiwtdlawn Xv c j la-tings. Pastor. Peter Adam* 616-690-8609 pedants ” juno-com. ' GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Rood. Ha-tings. Pastor Bob Wilxon Church l*ho:ie 260­ 945-2’30 Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356 h|wW>3? -lKglobal.net. Sunday School 9’45 am ; Worship Service 10:45 a nt; Sunday l-.vctung 6 p m Wednesday 7 p m. HASTINGS’ FIRST UNI FED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hxstines. Ml 49U5S. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone t269) 94.5-9574. Offio: Imutx <irv Monday- Thursday 9 a.rn.-3 p.m : Friday 9 a.m to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: QJ5 Contemporary Worship. 10 30 a nt Refresh merits. 11 a.m Traditional Wot-<hip. Sunday Schtxil for l*rrK-2rx! and 3rd-5th and Nursery* Care (mfanl* thnxtgh age 4) is available during both wordup services. The Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every TUcMlay from 5 to 6 p tn. COMMUNFTY BAPTIST CHIRCH 502 East Grand. Hastings; Floyd Hughe*. Pastor. Myron Huebner. Music. Sunday Services* 10 a.m.. Sunday Schoo! (all ages); II a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service; 7 pm. Thursday, Bible Study and Praye.* Gill 269 948 2673 for additional infonnation. LIFEGATE COMMUNI IT CHURCH 1MH E State Rd . P.O Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pa-tor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Websitewww.hfepatecc.com Sunday Worship HJ a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p tn. H ANITNGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 26’5 Nuith M-43 Highway, Hastines. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pa-tor Daniel Graybill. Pa-tor Brian Iced, and Pastor of Senior Adults and \ isitution, (Xsn Brail. Sunday: Nursery and Uxldlcr (birth through age 3) care provided Sunday School 9.30 a.m. for chil­ dren. youtlts and a variety of class­ es for adult- Worship Service: 10.30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church. 4 year- through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p m. Wednesday Mid-Week*. 6:30-7:45 p m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group. 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a in . lunch at Wendy’s. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The Second Sunday after Pentecost - June 26 - Summer Sccludule: Worship b 00 A 10.00; No Sunday School Mission Trip. Annual Report- Due. Men and Women’s Alcolxilics Anonymous 7.00 Women's Al-Anon 7.1X) 239 F North St.. Hastings, 269‘M5-94I4 or 945-2615. fax 269­ 945-269.8 Pa-tor Amy Luckey hUp7Avwvv diseov cf.yr^y <n^’ FIRST PRLSBYI ERJA.N CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Ila-tings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rcv. Dr Jeff Gamson. I’a-tor Sunday Services: 9 a tn. Tr.ulitional Worship Service; 10 am Cbffix Hour Fellowship; 11 <i in. Contemporary Worship Service Nui-ery and ’ciuldicn's W'orshtp available during lx>th -ervtevs. Visit us online a! w ww, lJlils’liUL<Uh.olHig-.vig and our web Jog for -ernwut- at: hup Ab ist- Thursday - 16 45 p ni. Red Cnns Bkxxl Drive. 6*30 pm. Softball at Cltettcy Field Friday 9 a rn Golf Gioup meet-! 9 am. Picklchtll. Saturday • 10 am. Praise Team*. 3 p tn. Attnivenary Reception Monday • 5 pm Pnklcb.dl, ft*30 pin Softball at Cheney Field: 7 pm Knit Wits Wednesday - 5 pm Ptcklchall*. 7:.V) p.m Men’s IhdurtbaU. Hirns 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 OSLEY Ftexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 >nwun< 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DELTON. Ml - Joyce I- Baker, ace 78. of Delton, passed away June 19, 2011, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Joyce was born June 30. 1932. at the fami­ ly home in Nashville, the daughter of Francis Benjamin and Marion Lucile (Gusey) Dawson. Joyce enjoyed sewing, quilling, knitting, crocheting, working in her flower garden and spent many hours working on family geneal­ ogy. She has left a wonderful foundation of her family history* that will be carried on for generations to come. Joyce's greatest accomplishment was becoming a wife, mother and grandmother. A survivor of breast cancer and a stroke. Joyce had a great passion for life and made it through difficult times, especially when she lost her youngest son to cancer. In 1949, she met the love of her life Robert (Bob) Baker, and on her first date, her father insisted that Joyce’s sister Fran went along. The next day Joyce’s dad invited Bob to din­ ner and they were together from then on. On July 1. 1950, they were married and they have celebrated 60 wonderful years together. Members of her family include her hus­ band, Robert E. Baker, a daughter, Susan Kay Baker Steward; a son. David Robert Baker; a daughter-in-law. Marx* Palmer Baker; a bnvther, Jack G. Dawson; a sister. Frances Elaine Dawson; grandchildren: Jennifer Steward Bever, Michelle Steward (Bill) Gray, Chcri Baker, Robert (Jessi) Baker, and Haley BaVr. great grandchildren. Sarah and Jacob Ik>tr, Molly and Scott Gray, and Colton and Mason Baker. Joyce was preceded in death b> her par­ ents; a son, Michael Eugene Baker; and a son-in-law, Durvvood Keith Steward. Thc funeral service will be conducted, Thursday. June 23, 2011, II a.m.. at McCallum United Brethren Church, 5505 Otis Lake Road, Delton, with her P.tstor Ron Walterly, officiating. Burial will lake place in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the McCallum United Brethren Church will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view and sign Joyce’s on line guest book. Arrangements by Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home in Delton. RU1LAND TWR, Ml - Robin Lee “Rob” Lewis, age 51, of Rutland Twp., died in a motorcycle accident on June 18, 20] 1. He was born on November 5, 1959. in Charleston, SC, to ?\lpha and Marge (Boutwell) Lewis. Rob grew up in Middleville and graduated from ThomappleKcllogg High School in 1978. After attending college in Grand Rapids, Rob was certified as a mechanic. For over 20 years, he worked for the Thomapple-Kellogg School System in the bus garage and mainte­ nance departments and loved his job. At home he was the 96 Auto Repair Shop, where friends and family brought their vehicles for repair. Rob loved to hunt, nice his #96 stock car at lhe Kalamazoo Speedway and lhe Berlin Raceway, and was a member of thc Masonic Lodge #231 in Middleville. He was a selfless man. who took lhe time to help others in any way he could. He devot­ ed his life to his daughter and cherished her above all else. His family includes his daughter. Ashley Lewis of Kalamazoo; step-children. Jodie, Elizabeth, and Jessie; his parents, Al and Marge Ixwis of Bowens Mills; his sisters, Louise (Alfred) Johnson of Middleville, Lorraine (Joseph) Bush of Hastings, and Shari (Dale) Klein of Hastings; his brother, John (Leisa Lewis) Lewis of Middleville; several nieces and nephews, race crew mem­ bers Jim Hineline and Wayne Miller and a community of friends. Rob was preceded in death by his nephew. Tyson Herrick. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 al lhe BeelerGores Funeral Home. Middleville, with Father Donald Wieber officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at II a.m. at Robbins Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Ashley Lewis. Please visit Rob’s memory page at www.beelergoresfuneral.com to sign his online guest book. Charles J. Messina Mary Charlene Missad BARLOW LAKE, Ml - Mary Charlene Missad, age 91, of Barlow Lake, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2011She was preceded in death by her husband James Missad, Sr. in 1988; special friend. Bob Cooney; brother, Roderick Briggs; sis­ ters. Eveline Vance and Edna Lewis; and son­ in-law, Earl Harris. Mary is survived by her children, Charlene Harris and James (Jan) Missad, Jr.; grand­ children, Scott (Toni) Harris, Debra (David) Murray, Mac (Becky) Missad. Shelly Harris and Amy (Mike) Strickler; seven great grand­ children and three great-great grandchildren. Mary was born to* Gladeon and Naomi Briggs on June 13, 193g and married James Missad, Sr. in Novemlir. 1938- She worked at R C. Allen and retired ironi Lear Sieglcr where she assembled gyrosCDpes for NASA. She spent her retirement traveling between Barlow Uke and 4. h>rhills. FL. making many friends along the wayMary was a member of’Eastern Star, was known for being a kind caregiver and enjoyed her beautiful B »rl<>'v v*cWA graveside service was held on June 22. 2011 at Gntceland Memon;’1 Park Ce,ne,er> ’rhe family would like to ,h:1,lk l,K*,nan>. caregivers al Woodlawn Meadows ol Hastings as well as Spcctr^01 Health Hospice for their kind and generous care. Hie f amily is being sen cd by Mctcalt & Jonkhoff Funeral Sett le www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com ‘ FREMONT, Ml - Charles J. Messina, age 83. ol Fremont, passed away June 18, 2011 at Gerber Hospital in Fremont. He was bom February 20, 1928, the son of Joseph and Dana (Farr) Messina. He has resided at the Country Side Home in Fremont, for the past eight years. Charles was preceded in death by his par­ ents and step-mother, Hazel Messina. funeral services will be held 'Thursday, June 23, 2011. 3 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Carla Smith officiat­ ing the service. Burial will be held at Irving Township Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in 1 Listings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrb.ichfuncnilhomc.net. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml - Donald Joseph Roy, age 71. of Middleville, passed away al Pennock Hospital in Hastings on Monday, June 20. 2011. He was bom in South Norwalk, CT on January 29, 1940, the son of Louis and Alice (LeTarte) Roy. He attended St. Mary Magdalen, Holy Redeemer, and Melvindale High School. He joined thc Navy right out of school where he served as a Seamans /Xpprenticc on the USS Tulare. He was honorably dis­ charged on March 12, 1958. /Xfter the Navy he achieved his PGA membership and was the assistant head-pro under Ron Lapari at Battle Creek Country Club. On December 2. 1967 he was married to Clara Jean Shorter in Battle Creek. Don retired from Meijers Distribution Center as a Hi-Lo Maintenence Superintendent in 2001. Don was involved in so many things, as a young boy he enjoyed being a stickboy for lhe Detroit Redwings, during lhe Gordie Howe era. He was always actively involved in the youth athletics, establishing HYAA in 1978-79. which is still an active organization for Hastings youth today. This was his single greatest accomplishment outside of his chil­ dren and grandchildren. Don loved the game of golf, he enjoyed leaching and playing, after retirement he enjoyed being an advisor to the operations of Mulberry Fore Golf Course. Don is survived by his children’s mother, Clara Roy of Nashville; children, Charlie Moose (Abbie) Roy, Alice - SiTun’ (Shawn) Gahan, Paul - Boomer (Mary) Roy. Jeannette - GiGi (Doug) Healy, all of Middleville; brothers-in-law, Edward Shorter and Kenny (Rosie) Shorter of Battle Creek. Lastly his pride and joy. Holly. Erik, Jalyn. Mitchell (Kaylie), Cole, Logan. Andrew (Nicole), Alexander. Ashley and Austin. Being the sev­ enth of the seventh of the seventh son. there are many more relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents. Louis and Alice Roy; brothers, Normand Ulric, Normand Maurice, (surviving Eleanor) Paul Emile. Robert, Paul Jean and Joseph Edward (surviving Rosemary) and one grandson, Joshua Paul Roy. Memorial contributions can be made to lhe Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital. 2215 Fuller Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or American SIDS Institute, 528 Raven Way. Naples, FL 34110. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 23* from 6-8 p m. al the Girrbach Funeral Home with a Rosary al 5:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Friday. June "M 2011.11 a.rn. al lhe St. Rose of L ima Church. 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Fr. Richard Altine, Celebrant. Interment al Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home m Ilastmgs. Please visit our website to WWW “ TS^r8e Or "lc,ni),y 10 <hc family at www.girrbachfiineralhome.net. GIVE A MEMORIAL THAT CAN GO ON FOREVER A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask yourfyneral director for more information on the BCF orc'all(269) 945-0526. �Ry’ Hastings Banne' — Thursday. June 23. 2011 — Pago 7 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Richard Janies Main HASTINGS. M‘ ' E-'Hian B. TafR-e. age 96. of ,*as,‘nF’mil>nle MWi>> 1"c'd;iy- ■Ione 21. 2011 nl 'n'O014 P .’‘,;"'ori,1 Hastings. She was born • y lhe daughter o . 1915 in Freeport, > Zip’* anj ^fary She briefly . al LC, Penney in Hastings before otL g a full time house­ wife. Lillian 'O “n "red for years in the Pennock Hospital G < Shop. HASTINGS, Ml . james E wicker, age »3. passed away quietly on June 17. 2011 at Metro Health Hospital in Grind Rapids after an illness. He was married to Mary Ann Wicker (Mattingly), who preceded him in death on July 30. 2008. Survivors include, sons, James T Wicker of Hastings and John W. Wicker of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter. Karen LaRose of Kent City; sisters. Helen Smith of Lebanon. KY and Mary Riggs of Campbellsville, KY. He was the seventh of nine children born on April 2. 1926 in Marion County. Kentucky. His early years were spent as a farmer in the area around Lebanon. KY. Jim served in the U. S. Army. He was honorably discharged with the American Theater Ribbon Victory Medal in 1946 and returned to farming. In December 1962 he moved his family to Doster, taking a job at Hinkle Dairy in Plainwell and working part-time on a local farm. He moved to Hastings in 1970, his res­ idence at the time of death, after taking a job in the foundry of E. W. Bliss. After E. W. Bliss closed the foundry he did several odd jobs around the Hastings area before taking thc job of plant manager for Richards Bedding Company in Grand Rapids, where he retired in 1991. He loved sports, particularly baseball and football, and was an av id and “frustrated” fan of the Tigers and Lions. He became an enthu­ siastic golfer, taking up the sport in retire­ ment, playing the local courses with his son and friends. He also enjoyed working in the garden and eating his home-grown tomatoes. Jim was a Mr. “Fix-It”, and could do or fix just about any tiling. He liked to travel and enjoyed spending winters in Virginia Beach w ith his son. The family is planning a private, graveside service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Lauer Funeral Homes- Wrvn Chapel. 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook SE Suite 100, Grand Rapids. Ml 49546, or, the charity of one’s choice. Please share a memory with James’s family at w ww.laucrlh.com. LAUER HASTINGS. Mi - Richard James Main, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home, on June 15. 2011. He was bom on August 21. 1934 to Marlin and Maitie (Tyler) Main. He attended kikeview Second Ward School and graduat­ ed from Hastings High School in 1953. He married Barbara M. Norton, on October 10. 1953 in Hastings. Dick and Barb were married for 57 years. They had three chil­ dren. Robert (Ellyn) of Hastings, Ronald of Prescott. AZ. and Jacklyn of Denver. CO. Dick worked at E.W. Bliss for 30+ years as an electrician, retiring in 1997. During his later years on the job, he worked as a field service representative trouble-shooting elec­ trical press problems. This allowed him to travel around the world and even after his retirement he continued to share his knowl­ edge while fixing electrical presses. Dick loved to go fishing on Lake Michigan, motorcycling, snowmobiling. and to travel around the country’, often on his motorcycle. In later years, he spent the win­ ters enjoying friends in Gulf Shores. AL. I le especially loved following NASCAR races and watching his son play softball. Dick believed in his family and working hard. He enjoyed tinkering and could fix anything for anyone. His vast knowledge allowed him to build his own home in 1963 and remodel rooms from top to bottom. He was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church and thc Honda Goldwing Road Riders Association. Richard is survived by his wife, Barbara; his three children; his five grandchildren. Cody. Ashley, Kyle, Caitlin, and Sarah; one sister; two brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, William. David. Keith; .sister­ in-law, Myrtle; and brother-in-law. Jack. Funeral services were held at Hastings Free Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18. 2011. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery'. Memorial contributions can Ixt made to Hastings Free Methodist Church Relay for Life Team. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, MI 49058. Envelopes will be available at the church or funeral home. Arrangements are by lhe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave the family a message or memory, girrbachfuneralhome.net. On April 18. married Donald P. Taffee. Lillian was an avid gardener and knit­ ter. Shewa5 also a member of the Sl Rose of Lima Church. . Lillian was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husband. <‘974); two children. Patrick R. and Johr» M. Taffee (2002); and brother, Harry rBiw Thompson Jr. (2002). .She is survived b5 hcr son Stephen (Gloria) Taffee of Menlo Park, CA; grand­ children. Bryan (Jenny) Taffee of Portage, Katie Dopke of Oakland Township, and Sarah Taffee (Toni Mutak) of Boston. MA; three great-grandchildren; sister, Agnes Hollister of Hasting-'’- and three nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. 450 Meadow­ Run’ Drive. Hastings. Ml 49058 or Thornapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, June 25,2011. 11 a.m. al St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Fr. Richard Altinc, Celebrant. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in 1 Listings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the f amily al www.girrbachfunenlhorne.net. HASTINGS, MI - Sharon Louise DeWitt, age 76. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. June 16, 2011 at MagnumCare in Hastings. She was bom March 12. 1935 in Charlotte, thc daughter of John Perle and Pauline (Pratt) Rogers and step-mother. Leona (Dies) Rogers. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1953. Sharon worked at Viking Corporation in Hastings and J-ad Graphics for 35 years in the binder department. Her hobbies included going lo yard sales, collecting, playing lotto and lottery tickets, watching NASCAR and going to watch her number one band sing, the Bandits. Sharon was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers. She was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, John Perle Rogers, Pauline Rogers, Leona Rogers and sister, Judy Joppie. She is survived by her beloved cat. Charlie: sons. Vcm (Shari) DeWitt of Hastings and Steve (Terri) DeWitt of Hastings; brother. Forrest (Betty) Rogers of Pickney; five grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; grand-dog. Louie; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services followed visitation on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 thc Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Officiating the service was Chuck Jensen. Internment at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help cover funeral expenses. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to thc family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Thursday, June 23 — So Many Books... Book Club discusses Hold Tight by Harlan Coban, 10 to II a.m.; Movie Memories fea­ tures great musicals. “South Pacific’’ with Mitzi Gaynor, 5 to 8 p.m Friday. June 2-1 — preschool story’ tune enjoys “summer. ” 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; teen lock-in, 7 p.m. to midnight. Monday, June 27 — summer reading con­ tinues; elementary .students enjoy “One World. Many Stories,” teens explore of “You are Here.” and adults read about “Novel Destinations” for fun prizes. Tuesday, June 28 — toddler story time cel­ ebrates thc Fourth of July, 10:30 to II a m.; young chess tutoring class, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; open chess club. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 — summer reading program features storyteller La’Ron Williams, 2 to 3 p.m. Call lhe Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Med wedding invitations? Check out the large selection at Printing Plus 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings just north of city limits “New Business” TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Joe Willsons For All Your Tent Rental Needs Auto Service and Tables and chairs available. My SBiOfp) Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Formerly Joe Ihiss auto ———— Just a few of the things we do! Wheel Alignment Shocks & Struts Whod Bearings Ban Joints He Rod Ends Rack & Pinion Geir Boies Power Steering Pumpi Lubo-Oll-Flttcr Brakes •A/C Sendee & Repair •Water Pumps • Belts & Hoses •Wiper DIades • Timing Betts •IL’ne-ups • CoChlon Repair • Auto Body Repairs •Fuel Pumps • Mufflers & Exhaust • Batteries • Starters & Alternators • Engine Swaps • Transmission Swaps ■ Computer Scan & Diagnosis • Dectrtcal Repairs • Fluid Exchanges • Windshields Replaced • Tires PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 £ s Kenneth E. McCurdy WOODLAND, Ml - Kenneth E. McCurdy, age 98. of Woodland, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. He was bom May 3. 1913, in Detroit, lhe son of William and Vivian (Renoll) McCurdy. They moved to Lake Odessa in 1927. He fin­ ished the eighth grade and went to work on a farm to help out lhe family, but that never stopped him from learning and he could do just about anything. ' He was a lifelong farmer with 75 years on the same farm. Besides fanning, he owned Ken’s Home Service in Woodland for 25 years. Kenneth loved to hunt, fish, play the organ and wood working. He enjoyed travel ing throughout North America and spent many w inters in Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents; his w ife of 56 years. Betty I Hecker) McCurdy; daughter. Karen McCurdy; two sisters. Ruth (Kenneth) Kittle and Roberta (Mark) Ramsey; brother. William McCurdy; his second wife of nearly 17 year-.. Fredia (Cox) McCurdy; step daughter, Julia (Cox) Ramirez. Surviving is his daughter. Vivian (Bob) Reynolds; granddaughter, Debra (Craig) Potter; four great grandchildren; two great­ great grandchildren; sister. Thelma (Bud) Tissue: five step-children. Don (Dora) Cox. p ile (Lynn) Cox. Susan Cox, Janet Griffin, Sarah (Robert) Gallagher; nine step-grand <o Joe Willson, Owner & vwng Supplies & MC Supply Across hem Cob SATISFACTION GUARANTEED REPAIRS! Weekend Family Camp YMCA Camp Algonquin Join other families in a weekend of hiking, boating, games, rock wall climbing, zip line, shooting sports, swimming, nature hikes, high ropes course or just relaxing. B BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Licensed / Insured I loco: Coll Scon 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1549 T BiSCMEXTB NTO bascHOJTs Enjoy a campfire making smores with cai^p skits and songs . Families will sleep in camp cabins and enjoy camp meals. children, seven .step great gmndchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will I* held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.,Thursday, June 23. at Koons Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. P Funeral services will be conducted al 1 p.m.. Friday. June 24. 2011 at Koops Funer d Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Pa>lor |)an’.| Bosworth, officiating. Interment to follow u Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kilpatrick United Brethren Church To share a memory or place a tribute to Kenneth please visit w vvw.koopdc coni Check in is: Saturday, July 2 at 1:00. pm to Monday, July 4 at 11:00 am. You may choose to participate in the Fun Run on July 4 Fees: $100.00 for the first two family members $ 33.00 for additional family member Registration is limited due lo cabin space and must be ^one by June 29. Register on line at the BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Basement Wall Repair Basement Waterproofing Glass Block Windows New Window Wells Ratsing Sunken Concrete Regrading 1-800-237-2379 B DW SYS1 B’t OF SOUHMtST MQ OGAfl ItJC �Page 8 • - Thursday. June 23. 2011 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Wished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Garlock This is alumni weekend. The banquet for graduate' of Lake Odessa High School is Saturday at St. Edward Church Family Center The committee sends out hundreds of invitations each year and tries to keep the mailing list up to date Starting al I0 a.m. the Depot Complex will Ise open with all the graduation photos on display, along with many items fmm rural schools that once dot­ ted the country side. lurch year, items of inter­ est from schools arc given to lhe local histor­ ical society w hich has dozens of such items ready for display. The depot and freight house will be open to the public until 5 pin. Saturday and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. An ice cream social is planned Sunday afternoon. The local fair was to begin with the parade on Wednesday, June 22. and thc grandstand open each night with entertainment. The fair concludes Sunday. June 26. with fireworks. Cattle judging and other agricultural events take place each day as well as a volley ball and dodgeball tournament. Souper Thursdays continue at Central United Methodist Church in the fellowship hall. These meals, served 4:30 to 6 p.m. are belter attended each w eek. A variety of foods are served. Respite care is from I to 4 p.m. with food served early for the respite people. The public is invited. Art in the Park returns July 2. The newly fledged alumni group of the “after-1961” group will be handling lhe braiwurst conces­ sion. Other foods will be available in the food court along M-50. All food vendors arc clus­ tered al rhe south end for the second year. Vendors will be on hand with their crafts and homemade goods. Last week’s summer meeting of .Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel brought a good attendance from Lakewood retirees and others. The lunch was catered by Class Act which operates at Ionia High School in the Heartlands program of thc inter­ mediate school district, litis is lhe one time of hear when superintendents from the county attend and report what is happening in their respective districts. Mike O’Mara was there to report from Lakewood, Part of his report was on the projected move of central office from the 19-year-old portables into rooms at Woodland Elementary Georgia (Richardson) Sharp of Portland will be the new historian for the chapter and also will take reservations. She is a Lakewood graduate who is now retired from reaching in Portland. Central United Methodist Church observed Trinity Sunday. Seven people joined the church. Two were transfers from other denominations and lhe re-4 joined on proiession of faith. There was a ritual of remember­ ing their baptism, each in turn E'idi had an adult sponsor who has joined them in prepa­ ration for membership. After thc sen ice they formed a receiving line in fellowship Hall along with Max and Phyllis Decker who were observing their 60th wedding anniversary. The UMW served refreshments which includ­ ed a decorated anniversary cake. Notice lhe beautiful roses that grace the front of first Congregational Church. The peach colored variety usually bloom until December. Thanks to the gardening skills of Ruth O’Mara and helpers, the perimeter of St. Edwards Church is beautified with colorful flow ers. Many are in shades of red, pink and magenta. luist week villagers witnessed a visual dis­ ruption. Hie two-story' brick building adja­ cent to the railroad tracks was razed by big machinery which took big bites of brick and wood. Long known was the Kreiger building, it housed a saloon for decades until the advent of Prohibition. Then it served as a lunch room. 1-aler. it was the post office for the vil­ lage. It was acquired by Smith Bros. Elevator company and became lhe corporate headquar­ ters of the firm. The first floor served as an office for customers. Thc second floor was equipped with other furnishings for a suite for the president, Lawrence Smith. In earlier years, the second floor was used as an apart­ ment. Mabel Smith, widow of owner David Smith Sr. lived there. It was rented to a num­ ber of other tenants. After the Smith era, it was owned by the Lake Odessa Co-op Elevator which had no need of the offices. At that point, the newly formed Lake Odessa Library gained occupancy on a long-term lease. The library' did some remodeling and it served lhe community well there for 10 years. Thc most recent use was a design firm. Why was the northeast comer at an angle? The DL&N Railway had 50 feet of right-ofway on either side of lhe tracks and if built to ithe comer, the building would have iencroached on railroad property. Workers in the days following the final demolition I Thursday continued clearing the site. Earlier, ' thc circular grain bins on concrete pads had I been removed. All that remains is a quonset­ type building w ith benned sides. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications to serve on the following Boards/ Commissions: Solid Waste Oversight Committee, Citizen at Large Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings: or www barrycounty.org: and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 5, 2011. . Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. NOTICE TO ACCEPT BIDS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Rutland Charter Township Board is now accepting bids for installation of two electrical .services to supply electricity to two different compressor sta­ tions that will he used to aerate Podunk Lake. All bidders must be a licensed electrician, carry' their own insurance and have their own equipment. Bid packets arc available at the Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Bids will be accepted by mail or al the Township Hall, located al 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. All bids must be submitted by July 5, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. The Rutland Charter Township Board reserves the right to reject any bids submitted that do not meet thc boards approval. Jim Carr, Supervisor Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058 (269)948-2194 Roth Individual Retirement Accounts: A lifetime investment Some investments are appropriate during your working years, while others arc more suitable for retirement. But fl R01*1 ^dividual Retirement Account (IRA) can P1™'*1*6 You with benefits at virtually cVCry stage of your fife. Let’s lake a q^ “journey" through some of these stages tn see iust how valuable a Roth IRA can be. To begin with, you Cun opcn a Roth IRA at any age, provided yOu jiaVe earned income and meet certain income limits. So if you’re just starting out in yoar career, put as much as you can afford into your Rolh lRA and t’nui* ually increase your contributions as your income rises, up to the contribution limit. A Roth IRA is an excellent retirement savings vehicle because it can grow tax free and your contributions can be invested into just about any investment you choose — stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CDs and so on. Of course, when you’re young, you might not be thinking much about retirement. But the earlier you start contributing to a Roth IRA. lhe more you could end up with — and the difference could be substantial. In fact, if you started putting monev into a Roth IRA at age 30. and you contributed the maximum amount each year until you reached 65, you would accumulate more than $766,000. assuming you arc in the 25% tax bracket and you earned a 7% return, compounded annual­ ly. But, given lhe same assumptions, you’d end up with only about $365,000 if you wail­ ed until 40 before you started contributing. It clearly pays to contribute early and annu­ ally to a Roth IRA. (In 2011. the annual con­ tribution limit is 55,000, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older.) There are additional benefits to funding a Roth IRA, such as its flexible with­ drawal options, which are available to you even before you retire. Since you already paid taxes on the money you put into your Roth, you can withdraw your contributions at any time without paying taxes or penalties. Generally speaking, it’s certainly best to leave your Roth IRA intact for as long as possible. But if there’s an emergency and you need access to the funds, you can also withdraw your Roth’s earnings tax free, provided you’ve; held your acc^ni at least1 five years and you don’t start in.kng withdrawals until you’ve reached 59 1/2“ Now. let’s fast-forward to your retirement. Unlike other retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a 401(k), your Roth IRA does not require you to start taking with­ drawals at age 70 I/2 — or ever. If you don’t need the money, you can leave it alone, possi­ bly to grow further, for as long as you like. This means that you might have more money to bequeath to your children or other benefi­ ciaries, and they won’t have to pay income taxes on withdrawals from either your contri­ butions or your earnings, provided your Roth IRA account has been open for at least five years. Keep in mind, though, that your bene­ ficiaries will be required lo lake distributions bused on their life expectancy. As you can see, a Roth IRA can be an excellent financial “traveling companion” as you go through life. So consider adding a Roth to your portfolio —• and bon voyage. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ------- STOCKS-------The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the orevious week. -.06 27.31 Altria Group +.32 31.11 AT&T +.17 19.74 CMS Energy Corp +.65 66.25 Coca-Co’a Co +.50 36 08 Dow Chemical Co +.19 80.57 Exxon Mobil +.91 53.62 Family Dollar Stores +.49 16.10 First Financial Bancorp +3.02 108.87 Flowserve CP -.11 13.32 Ford Motor Co +2.10 166.22 Inti Bus Machine +.49 35.86 JCPenney Co -.61 66.49 Johnson & Johnson +.03 54.99 Kellogg Co +1.33 82.80 McDonald's Corp -.15 20.43 Pfizer Inc +2.01 73.51 Sears Holding -.04 4.40 Spartan Motors +.42 13.87 TCF Financial +.38 53.29 Walmart Stores +21.30 $1546.55 Gold +.91 $36.41 Silver +113.390 12190.01 Dow Jones Average -56M 817M Volume on NYSE oc Public Land Auction The following County Treasurers will bo offering tax-reverted real estate at public Auction on August 1st, 2011 Barry County & Ionia County The Auction will be held at The Ionia County I.S.D., 2191 Harwood Rd. Ionia, Ml 48846. Registration will begin at 11:00am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1 -800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurers Office. , tf NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2011-2012 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 30, 201L at 7:10 o’clock p.m., at Thornapple Kellogg Middle Schoo , Middleville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Th°rnaPP L Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan, Kent and Ionia CoontK*^ Michigan will hold a public hearing to consider the Disb,cls proposed 2011-2012 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2011-2012 until after the public hearing. A copy of the propo^ -* 2012 budget, including the proposed property U* rate, is available fur public inspection during norn^.51’ ncss hours al 10051 Green Lake Rd.. Middleville. Mirii’Aan‘ The property tax millage rate proposed 10 levied to support the proposed budget a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Edu^1*0”’ Tammy Berdtcia. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits More than 1 million cattle die in the U.S. each year of bovine respiratory dis­ ease. by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters You and I have our challenges and some real worries, too There are bills to pay and doctors to visit, lo say nothing of mulling over those strange sounds coining from the rear of the car. But I confess I thought the life of a cow was rather placid. Ealing and sleeping. 1 would have guessed, pretty much summed up the existence of the more than 1 billion bovines that share the planet with us. But as I’ve recently learned, both beef cattle and dairy’ cows often have trouble just catching their breath. It’s not that they are gaily running across their pastures, frolick­ ing joyfully in thc sunlight, until they sim­ ply overdo it. Il’s that they are suffering — and I do mean suffering — from serious infections of their respiratory tracks. The problem is caused by a malady called bovine respiratory disease or BRD. It kills more than a million animals each year in the U.S., resulting in a loss of about $700 mil­ lion to American beef and dairy fanners. Those are staggering figures, well known to those involved with lhe beef and dairy industries but txldly outside the world of typical Americans who see lhe food chain on which they de|>end only via aisles in the supennarket. The BRD problem has been a difficult one for researchers to address, h's a broad category’ of disease, a bit like pneumonia in humans. I might have pneumonia due to a bacterial infection that’s enhanced by the fact I’m drinking far too much and staying up all night. You might be living a healthy life but nonetheless contract pneumonia due to a virus you happenetl to pick up from a little old lady at church. BRD is likewise probably caused by a variety of agents and conditions But it’s useful to think of it as one problem because it ends up causing a similar set of xyrnploms. just as pneumonia d<x:s Those sy mp loins lend cows to struggle to get then breath. And despite modern velcrinaty '.cience. more than a million beef and daily cattle in this country div each year due to BRD. A few strains of cattle clearly have some I resistance to BRD, a fact that suggests that part of the BRD picture is genetic. On the I other hand, transporting cattle — which I introduces stress into their lives — can I increase thc incidence of BRD. And it sick I animals arc introduced to a herd ol cattle. I BRD can spread from lhe ill animals to lhe 1 healthy ones. Animal Scientist Holly Neibergs at I Washington State University is a member ot I a team of researchers recently formed to I research causes of BRD. Neibergs will work I to identify genetic markers that correspond 1 to susceptibility or resistance lo BRD. I Simply put, she’ll try to find the genetic sig­ natures that are useful for cattle so they can better put up a serious fight against respira­ tory infections. Results could help deter­ mine thc selective breeding of cows to eventually reduce or even eliminate BRD. Neibergs and her collaborators will examine 6.000 dairy’ and feedlol cattle in the U.S. for the research. T hat’s a lot of cows, which, as 1 calculate it. have a combined total of 12.000 hind-end hooves to kick the researchers if they’re not careful. "Prevention ol respiratory disease will allow cattle and producers to breathe easi­ er,” Neibergs told me. 1 wish Neibergs and her co-workers the bcM lor all sorts of reasons. Clearly, limiting lhe wide prevalence of BRD would aid a major American industry. Beyond that, it would also help keep food prices as low as they can be lor all ot us. And decreasing or even eradicating BRD would lessen suffer­ ing ol the animals themselves. Let’s hoist a glass (of wholesome milk) to that ideal. fk E Kii \h-»i Pvirrs. u native of the rural Nnrtlw^t. h<« ir.nnc.1 „.v „ x.(.„/o<iA( U1 " This Hunt in \ I v ' X / "•I'hius-lon StlIiv (rlllVl.ni( ,s „ Aitrieultiiral. '• Seienee, ar �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 23. 2011 - Pa?}e 9 ■ ' fl look back at stories and columns on local history TURNING j BflGK THE 1 PAGES dt contract and ^°hACE 0F LETTING DRAIN UAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS CHASE DRAIN XOT1cE IS HEREBY GIVEN (hj *P^in V?Oncrs Office |Jm l!u’\YArR«r. Barry County Drain Commissioner, will receive sealed construction bids at thc Barry County :'n’l rubhcly ’inno!iU-A w20 W’ Stok Sl,eet Michigan. 49058 until 10:00 a.m. local time on July 11,2011. Bids will . , . nce<lll1r lhe construction of a certain drain known and designated as the "Chase Drain." thcf • I stnrm ' SC<l,on having the length, average depth and width as set forth: Stati^ 35* Jj‘U,On 45 sh’)un on (he Drawings, average cuts of 3 feet to 25 feet in depth beginning at Station 1*00 and ending at All Stuart 100feeUparl ,7iAnt»lieS ‘JPDmxi^u Drain; th,c fol,ow*ng quantities for tile or pipe will be necessary and contracts will be let for same. The following ^nateandfinal pay^m wj!1 ITEM NO. Hastings once home to champion trapshooter in the Sept. 18. 1^35. Hastings Banner. । A- Crowell, mention of whose death Tuesday. Sept. IO. was made in last week s Banner. was born in Rochester. N.Y., June 6, 1862. When 4 years old. he went with his parents to Missouri. In 1879, he came to Hastings and the greater part of his life since has been spent here. Thc last seven years of his lite he has made his home with this sister. Miss Frances Crowell, on West Green Street. Funeral services were held from the resi­ dence, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John Kitching of the First Presbyterian Church, interment at Riverside. Aside from his sister he leaves a brother, J.A. Crowell. Annabelle. Mo., two daughters. Mrs. Alfred Birch, and Mrs. George Gasser, Chicago, and five grandchildren. match, obtaining the highest average with a score of 95.8 percent in a total of 500 shots. Mr. Crowell was only a lad of 10 when he began shooting squirrels He practiced until he could hit coins in mid-air and was still able to do it but a few years ago. He was a mem­ ber of many hunting parties into the northern peninsula. His gun. bicycle and shoe repair­ ing shop on Jefferson Street, which he main­ tained in the later years of his life, until ill health compelled him to sell out, was head­ quarters for hunters and fishermen and the recounting of interesting tale and experi­ ences. The last years of his life, despite physical handicaps, were particularly happy and peaceful ones spent with his sister, where he enjoyed gardening and flowers, and the year­ ly summer visits of his daughters and grand­ children. The March 17. 1929. Kalamazoo Gazette featured a story on Crowell, who was then 67 years old. ”... in January of this year (Crowell] took his shotgun and went out to lhe Hastings Gun Club range. He broke 43 of a possible 50 clay birds. He has been ill with neuritis for several years, but is .still able to hold his own on the range with lhe best of the club’s trapshooters. “Most of lhe men he competed w'ith in the 1880s and 1890s have long since hung up their shotguns; many have died. But the perennial Sidney Crowell can be seen oul on the range firing away, with tell effect, when­ ever lhe weather will permit the strongest of the Hastings club’s members lo engage in a bit of shooting.” He married Eva M. Downing in 1893, but lhe two must have parted ways before his death. She outlived him by nearly three decades, having died April 3, 1964, at lhe age of 99. She had resided at the county medical facility. The Gazette also listed his sisters, with w hom he lived in his later years, as Mr. I. T. Yutz and .Mrs. Charles Yutz of Hastings. His three children included Mrs. Albert Birch. Chicago; Mrs. George Gasser. Battle Creek; and son Leonard A, Crow ell, of Battle Creek. He had four grandchildren at lhe lime of his death. Crowell in his early 20s, when he was the sensation of the trapshooting fraterni­ ty of Michigan Two of his many medals are pinned to his coat. He has others, has given some to relatives and is known to have refused still others. (Photo print­ ed in 1929 Kalamazoo Gazette) °n Ule DrawinHJ« average cuts of Moot to 5 feet in depth beginning at Station 1 *00 and ending at JJroioulely StathJ 3^x7” ** ,nadcon mv<vurvdquantities. on measured ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT ESTIMATED QUANTITY 1 48" CSP Culvert, 12 Gauge, Galvanized LF 80 2 60w CSP Culvert. 12 Gauge, Galvanized LF 40 3 15" Dual Wall Sock Wrapped HOPE Perforated Storm Sewer LF 335 4 36 Dual Wall Sock Wrapped HDPE Perforated Storm Sewer LF 2158 5 36" C76 III RCP Storm Sewer LF 1195 6 36" HDPE Flared End Section w/ Grate EA 1 7 2' DIA HDPE Tee Adaptor w/ Agri. Drain Grate EA 3 8 5’ DIA Storm Catch Basin w /3* Sump & 5* Bar Grate EA 1 9 5’ DIA Storm Catch Basin w/ 3‘ Sump EA 2 10 5’ DIA Storm Catch Basin EA 3 14 Rock Lined Channel (2-foot bottom width) LF 256 15 10-Foot x 1.5-Foot Stilling Basin EA 1 16 Remove 6"-12" Log Jam EA 3 17 Remove 13"-24" Log Jam EA 6 18 Tree Removal. 6"-12" EA 97 19 Tree Removal, 13"-24" 20 Existing Open Channel Drain Cleanout LF 510 21 Construct Open Channel Drain LF 175 22 Construct 2-Stage Ditch (Open Channel Drain) LF 1310 23 Fill Existing Open Channel Drain LF 320 24 Lawn Restoration (3" topsoil, seed & mulch) SYD 5000 25 Mulch Blanket SYD 5000 26 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control LS 27 Traffic Control LS 17 I 1 ’ Thti«4^11 b*i no bridges and three culverts constructed as part of the project The following quantities and information arc approximate; But-cLCuherl Location of Culvert Station 19-00 Station 27480 Station 30450 Corrugated Steel Pipe, 12 Ca. Corrugated Steel Pipe. 12 Ca. Corrugated Steel Pipe, 12 Ca. SizsjiLCiibxri 60 inch 48-inch 48-inch There is one contract being let for all construction, which will include all material necessary to perform the work. This contract will be let in accordance with the Contract Documents now on file in the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner and available to interested parties. Bids shall be made and received in accordance with these documents. Bidding Documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations beginning on Thursday, June 23,2011 at 10.00 a.m. local time: Fitzgerald Henne and Associates, Inc., 4063 Grand Oak Drive. Suite A109, Unsing, Michigan, 48911, (517) 887-1100. Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan. 49058, (269) 945-1385. Bidding Documents may be obtained beginning Thursday, June 23,2011 at 10:00 a.m, local time, at the office of Fitzgerald Henne and Associates, Inc.. 4063 Grand Oak Drive. Suite A109. Unsing. Michigan. 48911, upon payment of a JaO.OO dollar non-refundable deposit. An additional non-refundable charge of $10.00 will be required for sending Bidding Documents to potential bidders. Bid security in the amount of 5% of lhe amount of the bid, for and subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders must be sub­ mitted with each Bid. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after the actual date of opening thereof. This time period may be . extended by mutual agreement of the OWNER and any Bidder or Bidders. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned after contracts are awarded. Contracts will be entered into with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work. I reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to adjourn the letting to such time and place as I shall publicly announce. The dale for completion of the contract, and lhe terms of payment pursuant to the wntract. will be announced al; the; time' The payments for the above-mentioned work will be made based upon completion of Unit Price work on a monthly bam as outlined m the Contract Documents. DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Fifty years ago Sidney Crowell’s name occupied lhe headlines of thc sports pages of Michigan and metropolitan papers frequently, due lo his skill in trapshooting and as a marksman. . He first began trapshooting m 188- when 70 years of age. and in two years had forged ahead so rapidly that he won our Barry County championship, pitted against unusual­ ly good men. For in those days, hunting was universal. and few communities boasted bet­ ter shots than could be mustered in H^trngs. )n 1X85. lie was present at practically all ol the meets of note in the state, winning many medals and prizes. One he was particular y I, ,„t,v over was lhe $100 gun he received in Pontiac when he picked out 19 of 20 lards m the American clay bird event. . In 1886 he won the state title in Detroit and continued to retain the entwn lor the 10 year, or so along with many other honors. I here A’Or/Cf IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday. July 19,2011, the CounN'Drrtn “Chase Drain Special Assessment District." will be subject to review for one day from 9. • p’ ; adjourn Commissioner's Office, located al 220 W. Slate Street. Martin#. Michigan, 49058.or olhy me ^d Al lhe meeting to review thc apportionment of benefits, I will haw {‘^XSrain will aS be ojen for inspection by any Interested drainage district available to review. At said review, the computation ol costs ror i parties. . <• • .re n • r I t mer nwner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, township, dispursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1J56, any j;rajn Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten net or county feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits. maw County PrCoult for the appOinlIni;nt of a board of < 10) days after the review of apportionment by making an application u u > review. . . . , , „ . m. nunner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same n an(J therc^, avoiJ (Ulth(.r jnlcrcit charges, •nstallment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest u> 7 . (। constituting lhe Special Assessment District ol the Dram, as well as a list vf The following is a description of the several tracts or parcels of lands consm * * any county, township, city, village and state department to be assesse Crowell was in his mid-60s when this photograph as taken. (Photo printed in 1929 Kalamazoo Gazette) ...... ..... .................... nature where Mr. Crowell met the “big shots of Ih^ land. I lere he won S.UO »] cash and took place. Later, he w as one ot who tunned a threetno i— Jackson. man team m ,/ hi" raided for w here , which never met lime. ,t in their 1,1 defeat t he won an inlerna1892, at Windsor, • i -vent .it „< <50 In I9W. he shirt m Beuoit in a handicap range » 05-004-005-00 05-005-005-02 05-005 010-02 <>5 005-035-00 05-006. 130-01 05-006-145-00 15 031-400-02 15 -032-300-02 15-032-400-02 05-004-020-U1 05 005-005-03 05 005-015 00 05-006-090-tH) 05-006-1X5-00 15-O3NI00-0O 15-032-200-01 15-032 J00 03 15-032-400-03 05-005 005 01 05-005-01001 05-005-030 no 05-006-130 00 05-006-140-01 15 031-400-01 15-032-300 01 15 032-400-01 15-033 300 01 05-005-005-M 05-005-010 00 05 005-025 00 05 006 120-00 05 006-140 (K) 15-031-300-10 15 032-200-03 15-032-300-21 15-033-435 00 Woodland Township al Large Cankton Township, at Large Harry County at Urge „■■■ n^ners. municipalities and interested persons may appear at the time and place of the day cl review of apportionments and be heard with aspect to lhe special assessments. T1 . - . aF ihp Michir-an Dram Cede of 1956 and Act This notice is pursuant to Section 151 <4 the MiUugan i/ram 162 of the public Acts of 1962. Dated: June 21, 2011 Drivers; CDL-A. Full Time. ToysRUs. Starting S18/hr. Regional: Chicago & Detroit. Competitive Benefits. 2 yrs. Exp., Flexible Hours. Apply online: www.ruscareers.com Diug Fret; Workplace. EOE, M/F/D/V Russ Yargvi Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 Wot State Street Martin#. Ml 4W58 (269)9-15-1385 �Page <0 - Thursday. June 23 > . 20H — The Hastings Banner ™TE POLICE, continued from page * >00.” ls|b,e- unique location for ?id ,hal if »» *»* ™ee building. lhe ^w ’nluTn' ",e ,ibM[>' with Siting lhc cimv?n7'e' 1KWi‘’ 'aunty and renovating thc space. closed- th Sai(’il,K* a,,IK’x building has been id « h I "d !"’tl hC"' ha'e b«n ShU> "f(in •’ ?v 1 hr br'Ck CMl'riw of ,he building is in ;go<xl condition, Ihc nwf wouW need rcpluced and the interior would need extenMve renm aliens. • It s been moth-balled at this point; we’d *.'e ° n.ftor}bnt in — the repairs that are nc4.ess.iry said Brown. “It’s not in good shape I he biggest thing is now it is ofi-line for utilities.” • VanNortwick said lhe Slate Police would ia\c to weigh the cost of renovations at each site and whether they wanted their base of operations in the basement of the library or above ground in the annex. Commissioner Robert Houtman said he had talked to the major of Hastings who said that he and the downtown retailers were inter­ ested in having a the State Police post in close proximity lo thc downtown shopping district since il could be a deterrent u. I""'1 Commissioner Dan Parker ndod r how much the State Police depart"11'’ c be willing or able to chip III to cover thc cc > of renovations to either buildingw "I'm not the negotiator on that pa"Harper. “...Right now. utilities are not lhe question - a few hundrc • month, or whatever for utilities... • , ( ’ now, if I had the money tor a c.• $1,000 a month. I could stay in the b I. we re at. I’ve talked to the landlord there My problem right now is we don . for facilities because of cutting that n of our budget and not trying to-lay-offany troopent. Right now. we are about a hud dow n ... lhe high point of troopers was about 1,383, and now we're down below 1.000 about 950 something,. Right »»*•we * looking at wheie we can go and set up shop for minimal expense.” "Il looks like we have two possibilities ... lhe library and the annex ” said Gibson, would like to know, before I vote to spend any money, what it would cost to fix either one ol those, or both of them.” Harper said he was not asking for action from the county board al this time. He said he was al the meeting lo let commissioners know he was looking at ’ d considering county facilities ns possib|c *tenipom»y space for his post, but he also needed tn do niorc rcscarch into parking, renova(ions <«’d w forth"I want their pn.SencC in die community, and I’m going t0 <j(> cvcr) thing I can to keep them here and to active because they are an asset t0 community." said Commissioner Joe I’m just looking for a home in Hasting so "e havc continued road patrol and their presence because I think it is very important.*1. Harper said it js n|so priority to find a place in Hastings hccausc it is centrally locat­ ed in thc county. “1 think it is also an opportune l’me f°r Us to take the governor Up on w,ial he *s diking about and that is cooperalion between units," .said Houtman. cooperation among units doesn’t just pertain to townships, cities, villages and counties; it pertains lo coopera­ tion between the state, and that’s a two-way street...” In other business nle eornrniHee: • Approved motion to recommend approval of animal adoption forms for dogs and cats nt Barry* County Animal Control ns proposed by the Animal Control Advisory Board and allow the advisory board, jn conjunction with the shelter, to }10.. . Barry County pl-r?VlIUdopti0” fair during b*cd-sped£ CfCa,e 3 d"ectw> in the shelter n:''tUe operations for B<wd cbhelp educated applications would "•-P’nsibil ie? PUh ,U °? wh“' 'VP" of The form also u. re.l”vo,ved ,n pct ownership. 10 eliminate id/ < pr.OV1(Je 0 screening tool adopt a pct onk m?"5 by peoplc who would laborJX <°. ’"""around and «» “ “>« em who acou^re m'' thfXXT* tinn Wd’ “ animal hoard' Gci«'r “ked Wi"F if i“" h”'1"1 Would down an adop- Wn I Mid ’* wa’ PO’^'ecoun^ ~.“k;<lifshcfd' ,his““ld d- think th.-!, adoP"on- W1ng answered. “I own ” arC S°mc 'vho should not pels. ih,Wln|g dS° Bavc ,he commiuee on update on mi..atda‘SOr>' ?”"n’i«“’s activities which ! 1CrCa"ng a b-vlaws and re<™itine interested community members to sit on vari­ ous subcommittees such as animal rescue, finance, education and more. • Approved a motion recommending the appointment of Chairman Craig Slolsonburg as the officer delegate and Geiger as thc offi­ cer alternate and both lo attend the 2011 Municipal Employees Retirement System annual meeting and approve payment of expenses incurred by each and employee del­ egate. up to an estimated total of S1.51X), lo attend the meeting Sept. 27 through Sept. 29 at Grand Traverse Resort • Approved a motion to recommend the establishment of a county grievance board consisting of three county commissioners and two alternates to attend in the absence of a grievance board member. AH members and alternates of the committee would be appoint­ ed by the chairman of the county board. The grievance board would hear concerns in accordance with applicable bargaining agreements with thc Courthouse Employees Association, command officers, corrections sergeants, deputies and corrections officers. • Discussed potential changes to the Charlton Park bylaws in regard to how appointments arc made to the Charlton Park Board by incorporating suggestions from lhe county board of commissioners and the cur­ rent Charlton Park Board. No action was taken. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting June 6, 2011 All Beard Members present, 0 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes H nng Ted DeMott to replace retiring Jim Can, as Zoning Admin’slrator and Zoning Enforcement Othcer as of August 1. 2011. Use ol small pointed vases at Township Cemeteries Adjourned 7;38 p m Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor rrswci Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd VanKampen, a marnod man and Lisa VanKampcn. a married woman, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 19, 2004, and rocoraed on July 21. 2004 in instrument 1131126, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Central Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an ass gnment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on wh.ch mortgage there is daimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Three and 61/100 Dollars ($131,703 61), includ ng interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m sa’d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. not.ee is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the place cf holding the circuit court within Barry County at 100 PM. on June 30,2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as* A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows- Beg.nnmg al a point on the North Imo of sa d South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, distant East along said line. 1212 Feet East from tho North and South 1/4 Ine of sa>d Section 4: thenco continuing East along said North line 523 Feet, more or less to the center of Cedar Creek; thence Easterly and Southerly upstream along the center of sa*d Cedar Creek to a pomt which lies 395 Foot South of said North lino of tho South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4; thence North 86 Degrees 40 M nutes V/est 581 Feet, more or less along a fenco Imo to a fenco comer; thenco North 00 Degrees 08 Minutes Wes! along a fence Ime. 361 Feet to the point of beginning. Pie redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wh.ch case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: June 2. 2011 For more information, please call. FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trotl. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H.ghway. Suite zOO Fannmgtcn HiJis. Michigan 48334-2525 File S049649F02 minju 5202 SCOTTROAD NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate The decedent, Juanita A. Allerding. whose address was 1535 N. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058, was bom 12/3/22 and died 5/29/11. , Creditors of the decedent are notified that a'l claims against her trust estate and tho individual will be forever barred unless presented to the Trustees within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Michael C Allerding. Trustee ol the Arthur J Allerding and Juanita A. Alierdmg Trust established Feb. 20, 1992. and designated Personal Representative. 1069 Corvette Dr., Jenison. Ml, 49428.616-457-1906. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofault has been made in thc conditions of a mortgage made by Bryan Whittemore and Sharon Whittemore, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 5, 2007, and recorded on March 14. 2007 in bber 3249 on Pago 378, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U S. Bank, National Association, Successor Trustee To Bank Of America, NA. As Successor To Lasallo Bank. N.A., As Trustee For Tho Merrill Lynch First Franklm Mortgage Loan Trust. Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Five and 88/100 Dollars ($138,985.88), including inter­ est at 8.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holdmg the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 21, 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land on lhe Southeast 1/4 of Section 29 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 29. distant 107 feet West of the East 1/4 post of sa’d Section 29. said point also being the intersection of tho Banfield and East Fine Lake Roads, tnonce duo East along tho East and West 1/4 lines ol Section 29 and Section 28 for 350 feet; thence duo South 315.55 feet; thence due west 198 6 feet to centerline of Banfield Road; thence Northwesterly along centorlino of Banf.eld Road 350 feet to the place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 23. 2011 For more information, please call. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington M ils, Michigan 48334-2525 File J»367961 F01 li compete listings fnm ttie ^idBOBlds toae, of kmok 4943 nORNAPPLE Tk to!) 305 S BrMflftly(M-37) Hastings n»/4n-T-.r? -./.A’O’WOA: '■c MARK POLL r<r Uus/iv i-rii'-'U 4 CUI MITCH POLL 1504/UmiMNMC. HASTINGS BRENT VAN BUREN Hum, t/lhiu MS ir.'t . * p :. -^--,1i!»2i Wr.vjf*-* r 7 vA AC « s- » YJ .1 <z. r U;. onC?’r ; _____ _ Do you have a property to sell? Call tho professionals at TYadeMark today! We will sell yo^ too! Local 1-269-945-0514 NOTICE OF INTENDED FORECLOSURE BY advertisement ON A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE To: Jane D. VanHouten (the 'Borrower ) Property address: 6080 Jamestown Dr.. Middleville, Michigan 49333 This notice is being published as required by MCLA §600 3201, ot seq. (the "Act'’). Tho Borrower has tho right to request a meeting with. CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, which holds a mortgage on the abovo property. Thomas Cimbalik (the Designated Person") is Iho person designated under Section 3205a( 1 )(c) of tho Act to contact and that has the authority lo mako tho agreements under Sections 3205b and 3205c of the Act. The Borrower may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting tho Michigan State Housing Development Authont/s website at htto:// WYiWjniCh'gan.aQy/.msMa or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at (517) 373-8370 If the Borrower requests a meet­ ing with the Designated Person, foreclosure by advertisement proceedings under tho Act will not be commenced until 90 days after tho dato a separate notice under the Act is being mailed to the Borrower. II the Borrower and tho Designated Person roach an agreement io mod.fy the mortgage loan, tho mortgage will no! be foreclosed if tha. Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has tho right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by that firm will be used for that purpose. Dated: June 23. 2011 Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Attorneys for Chemical Bank By Timothy Hillegonds, a Partner 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 rr«ei?9 (616) 752-2132 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew L, Mulder and Tonya L. Mulder, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 29, 2007 and recorded April 5, 2007 In Instrument Number 1178385, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgago. Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof lhe sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven and 36/100 Dollars ($138,367.36) including interest at 8.6% per annum. Under tho power ol salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 21. 2011. Said premises aro located in tho Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: A parcel ol land in tho West 1/2 of Section 30. Town 3 North, Rango 7 West, described as: Commencing at a post on tho South side of Michigan Central Railroad right of way hno on tho West side ol Section 30; thence Northerly along tho South sldo of tho Michigan Central Rai'road right of way 450 feet for the place of beginning; thenco Southeasterly at right angles to said n9ht of waY 200 feet; thenco Southwesterly parallel lo said right of way 193 foot; thence Northwester aI r^ht angles to said right of way 200 foot to the South right of way lino; thonce Northeasterly 193 ,e°l 10 tho place of beginning The redemption period shall bo 6 months from Iho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. In which case the redemption period oha’i 30 days from the date ol such sale, to ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tno sale. In that event, your damages. any> flro limited solely to tho return of the bid ja101401 ,on* dured at sale, plus interest If you aro a tenant in Iho property plea^a contact our office as you may havo certain rtehts. Dated; Juno 23, 2011 Ortens Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File No. 671.2634 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to R<chard L. Boehmer, an unmarried man. tho borrower and/or mortgagor (tho •Bonowor’), regarding the property located at 10101 Eddy Rd., Bellevue, Ml 49021. Tho Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mort­ gage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent desig­ nated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Law Offices of Richard A Green, 705 S. Main St., Suite 270, Plymouth. Ml 48170 at 734­ 335-6032 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at (866) 946­ 7432. If tho Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from Juno 23, 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not be com­ menced until 90 days after June 23. 2011. II the Borrower and lhe agent designated above roach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, tho mort­ gage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by lhe terms of tho agreomonl. Tho Borrower has tho nght to contact an attorney. Tho telephone number of tho State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Publication Date- Juno 23. 2011 For more information, please call: Law Offices of Richard A. Green Attorney for Servicer 705 S. Main St., Suite 270 Plymouth, Ml 48170 TH!4 »M IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBUGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAYBE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEFACT. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE YOUR HOME To: Scott D. Carrigan 14592 South Kellogg School Road Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 County Barry Slate law requires that you receive the following notice: You havo the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Tho person to contact and that has tho authority to mako agreements for a loan modification with you is- Orlans Associates. P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (‘MSHDA’ ) website or by calling MSHDA. Tho web­ site address and telephone number of MSHDA Is: (www.mshda info/counseling,search/), telephone (517) 373-8370. TTY# 1-800"-382-4568. If you request a meeting with tho servicer’s des­ ignate withm 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) Is mailed, then foreclo­ sure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. II you and ttie servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage w ll not bo foreclosed if you abide by the leuns of lhe agree­ ment. You have the right to contact an attorney You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for Iho Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-9t>8-0738 Dated Juno 23, 2011 Orlans Associates PC Attorneys lor Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5011 Filo Number: 618 9889 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBUC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OJEUHEJEBLEND_QEJHE^QUflT Under Mich’gan law. the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1. 2011. This review is l.m.-ted by law to tho following enteria. • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of mis­ conduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relatve to a statu­ tory duly; • Whether the purpose of the Fnend of tho Court Act are being met, • Whether the duties of the Friend of lhe Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of tho public may submit wntten com­ ments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these enteria. Send your wntten comments, with your name and address to: Honorable William M. Doherty Barry County Trial Court, Family Division 206 W. Court Street, Hastngs, Michigan 49058 . . nwraa FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sa'e - Default has been made in lhe cond tions of a certain mortgage made by Curt Hall, a single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2006, and recorded on July 5, 2006, as Document Number; 1166773. said mortgage was modified by Loan Modification Agreement dated September 12, 2008 and recorded January 14. 2010 in Document No. 201001140000409 Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY As Trustee for tho registered holder of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2006-EQl by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Two and 90/100 ($121,242.90) including interest at the rate of 7.15000% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained In said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby givon tnat said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho place of holding tho Circuit Court in said Barry County, where lhe premises to be sold or some part of them aro situated, at 01:00 PM on July 14, 2011 Said promises are situated in the Township cf Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 3. Pleasant Valley Condominium, a site Condomin um according to tho master Deed Recorded in instrument No. 1132867, and First Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1137502, and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded m instrument No.1150031, tn the Office of the Barry County Reg’ster of Deeds, and designated ns Barry County Condominium Subd.vision Plan No. 37, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set fortn in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the pubLc Acts of 1978 as amended Commonly known as: 12897 Goldenrod Court * 3 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 00 months from tno date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance witn MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated. June 16. 2011 Randall S Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY As Truateo for the registered holder of Soundview Homo Loan Tiust 2006-EQl Asset-Backed Ccrt.ficates. Series 2006EQl 43252 Woodward Avenue, Sale 160 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248-X15-9200 Case No 110MI00424-1 ASAP# 4020047 06’16/2011, 06/23/2011. 06/30/2011. 07/07/2011 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 2011 Social Security Coit*5^n Make sure you get the right amount x.. c * V^>» VanTH & »■£»***... goal is to make sure von ^dn,’n‘stra,’t>n. our amount, on time, even nuiml?*"1 thC COrrccl Some things have .. our more than 70 ve ux hat ^t'ict over >ears Paying benefits. & M’eh a< direct deposit and electronic applica1,0,1 systems. But some of thc factors that determine your payment amount still depend on good old-fashioned human intervention. You certainly don't want to be* paid less than you're entitled to receive. But what can be even more difficult. in the long run, is to be ”*• Wl! overpaid - •" cutting“ '1 Pr-*abl> overpaid " have to pay ‘pl the dJbt\ r (lo«n«ch month» s eplld What can * may mem , rpa>tn,-nt? Sometimes an ,, l>eca,hc”' “Ve" an undcn’ay",c"t 1 i,d not tqx,. Person receiving benefit'd' !»>" a change to u<» For example, i! you receive Social Security retirement or survivor- benefits and are under your lull retirement are and work­ ing. we usually ask you to estimate your earn­ ings tor thc sear If you realize your earnings will be higher or lower than you estimated, let Us know as soon us possible so we can adjust >our benefits. If you receive Social Security disability benefits, you should tell us if you take a job or become self-employed, no matter how lit­ tle you earn. You also need to report if you begin receiving or have a change in any workers compensation or other public disabil­ ity benefits — or if your disabling condition improves. Pag- If you receive Social Security Income, you need to report any changes that can increase or reduce thc amount of your benefit, such as changes in address (even if you get electronic payments), changes in living arrangements, income or increased savings that inch over the resource limit ($2,(XX) for an individual, $3,000 tor a couple) Any changes in your liv­ ing arrangements, income or resources could change your SSI payment amount. Vonda VanTi! is the public affairs spec iahsl for Wt’.v Michixan. You ran write her do Social Security Adminidnmon, JO-15 Knapp St. NE. Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via entail at vonda.vantilsa.fp> LEGALJQTICES SYNOPSIS e H°.P,E TOWNSHIP Spec al Board Mooting June 13 2011 All Board members presen’ 4 guests. '• SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN Approved: ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Previous Minutes ORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m Standing Reports the conditions ol a mortgage made by REBECCA Bills PRESION and BRIAN PRESTON. WIFE AND Resolution 2011-8 HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration ^Single pass Chloride on pint roads w.m Bany Systems, Inc. ("MERS"). solely as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2008, and recorded on Apnl 7. 2008. <n Document No 20080407-0003784, Grazing Rights to S. Gray and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB. as assigned, Barry County Records, A8 00 pOr h0Ur t0 nGW Zonin9 Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo Adm n /Enforcement Officer due at the date hereof tho sum of Nmety-Threo Seeking cost for hall windows replacement Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and feting with Barry Twp. concerning Fire Depl Eleven Cents ($93,868.11), including interest at Adjourned 9:20 p m. p 6 000' u per annum. Under lhe power of sale con­ Lnda Eddy-Houoh, Clerk tained in said mortgage and the statute in such Attested to by ‘ case made and provided, notice is hereby given Patricia Albert, Supervisor that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 7, pursUANt TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided lo Mary Connor and 2011 Smd premises are located in Barry County. Kandaii Connor, lhe borrowers and/or mortgagors Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A (hereinafter ‘Borrower-) regarding the property POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 29, 2°STd a! 937 S Hayes St‘ Has:,n9s- Ml 49058TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 50 SECONDS The Borrower has lhe right to request a meeting EAST 672.30 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1 I 4 with lhe mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The CORNER OF SECTION 29. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contacl and that has authority 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION to mako agreements under MCL sections LINE. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 14 MIN­ 600 3205b and 600 3205c is: Troll & Trott. P.C.. UTES 20 SECONDS WEST 450.00 FEET PARAL­ 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200^ LEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE Farmington H.Hs, Ml 48334-2525 al (248) 593-1302 OF SECTION 29. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 220.0 FEET. Tho Bono a er may contact a housing counselor by visiting tne Michigan Stale Housing Development THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 20 Authority's website or by calling tho Michigan State SECONDS EAST 45000 FEET TO THE PLACE Housing Development Authority al http:// OF BEGINNING. BARRY COUNFY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the www.michigan.gov/rnshda or at (866) 946-7432. It the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent dato of such sale unless determined abandoned in designated above by contacting an approved hous­ accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho ing counso'or within 14 days from June 21, 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced date of such sale. FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB Morfgagce.'Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, until 90 days after June 21, 2011. U the Borrower and the agent designated above P.C 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington reach an agreement to mod.fy the mortgage loan, Hills, Ml 48335. • . .-trsM the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower ab.des by tho teirns of the agreement The Borrower has tho ngnt to contacl an attor­ ney. Tiro telephone number of tho Stalo Bar of THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Michigan's Lawyer Re’erral Service is (800) 968­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ 0738 TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BANKRUPTCY. Date: June 23, 2011 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in For more information, please callthe conditions of a mortgage made by Larry E. FC X (248) 593-1302 Warren and Lnda E. Warren, husband and wife, to Trott & Trott. P.C. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2006 and record­ 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 ed January 11, 2007 in Instrument Number Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 1174897, Barry County Records, M.chigan. Said File if 370350F01 nsaaiw mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage. LLC by assignment. There is cla med to be due at tho date hereof the sum ot Two Hundred Three Thousand THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Ono and 52/100 Dollars ($203,001 52) including ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION interest at 6.25% per annum. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANK­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, RUPTCY. or some part of them, at pubhc vendue at the Barry MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at Lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Allen R. 1:00 pm. on JULY 21, 2011. Childers and FeLsha J. Childers, his wife, to Gehrke Said premises are located in tho Township of Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 23. Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro 1998 and recorded Augusl 13, 1993 in Instrument described as: Number 1016462. and re-recorded to correct legal That part of the Southwest one quarter of Sect-on 10/16/1998 In Instrument Number 1019485, Barry 4. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is nowcommencing at a pe nt on tho Shore of Gun Lake held by CitiMortgago. Inc by assignment. There is which is 2769 feet North and 810 feel East of claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Meander Post between Sections 8 and 9 of said Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred One and Township; thence South 11 degrees West, 511 feet; 57/100 Dollars (S73.401.57) including interest at thence South 47 degrees 30 minutes West, 624 4% per annum. . feet; thence North 49 degrees 15 minutes East, 54 Under the power of sale contained in sa<d mort­ feet to fho point of beginning; thence continuing gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ North 49 degrees 15 minutes East along the Shore vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will of Gun Lake. 54 feet; thence South 31 degrees be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, East. 197 feet; thenco South 65 degrees West. 50 or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry feet: thence North 31 degrees West. 190 feet, more County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at or less to Iho Shore of Gun Lake, and the point of 1;00 p.m. on JULY 7, 2011. beginning, subject fo any easement over tho Said premises are located in lhe Village of Southerly 10 feet to 12 feet lor driveway purposes. Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the described as: nA date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in Part of the Northwest cne-quartcr o. Section 3o. accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. In which case Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Village of Nashville the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho Barry County. Michigan, described at dato of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The a point on iho Norin Section line Sou.h 69 ^grets foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that 30 minutes 01 second West 758.00 feet from tno event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the Norm one-quarter corner of said Sechon 3o: thence return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ South 00 decrees 45 minutes 01 seconds Wes. est 199 11 feet- thence North 89 degrees 10 ^las If you aro a tenant m tho property, p'easo contact seconds West 252.39 feet to the cc^r -no of our office as you may have certain rights. Kellogg Road; thence a,on9 J J® notes 55 secDated- June 23. 2011 ^st°235^^ toTeeNorth Une of Section Orlans Associates, P.C Attorneys for Servicer 36; thence along said m me P O. Box 5041 30 mmutes 01 seconds East i^^ ™ Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File No 618.7488 point of beginning h5 from lhe The redemption period -hall bo o d d suefi sale.'JX case accordance With MCWSWU |h|) the redemption periodI Ju. RCHAS6HS Tire date of such sale TO AL h sale |n that toredpsing mortgageer CM >■ to lhe XoV^X'XunUen^edaMHr.p^.mer- ‘rst, n mooerty. please contact II you aro a tenant .n me pjopeny. p our office as you ,na/ have • Dated June 9. 2011 Orlans Associates. PC. Attorneys lor Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 43007-5041 File No. 241.5644 //mW foreclosure N0^Ay ^Ndalls miller s^ociates .^co?L £c?EABnTcC0LLEC" TOR ATTEMPTING' To0TA|NeJT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION pURp OsMAY BE USED Mortgage Sale - ^^qano mado ir» tho conditions of a Volo^i?d°?y J Volosky and Rf/\y’ husband and Inc., acting sody 9 w Countrywide Home Loans. ,nc-^ ju|? 20 2or?^ ed r?Uno 30‘ 2005, and recorded on y ■ as Document Number. 1150080. nty Records, said mortgage was New Ycrt* 0,TNew York Mellon FKA The CWAne''‘.TfU3,C° ,or tho Certificateholders o geri WA&S Inc . AssetBacked Certificates, 5 2005-8 by an Assignment of Mortg^v<r?ch haj> been submitted to the Barry County Deeds, on which mortgage there Is da^ed to Ibo due at lho da|o hereof tho sum ol Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-t'Qht and 75/100 ($170,358.75) includ'n0 ‘merest at tho rate of 6.87500% per annum Under thc power of contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. not.ee is hereby 9 ,hat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale O' mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vonuo. at the place of hold'ng tho Circuit Court in sa^ Barry County, whore tho premises to be so d or some part of them aro situated, at 01:00 PM on July 7. 2011 Said prem ses are situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. M.chigan. and are da^r'bod as; LOT NO. 12. OF COOK ADDITION NO 2. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 77. OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as. 1324 Dav d Drive Thc redemption period shall bo 6 00 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance win MCL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date ol such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, wh chever is later. Dated: June 9. 2011 Randall S. Millor & Associates. PC Attorneys for Tho Bank of New York Mel’on FKA Tno Bank of New York as Trustee tor tho Cemficateholders of the CWABS. Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2005-8 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 Case No. 11MI00322-1 .. . . . nM-wr- Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo. plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho cond.tons of a mortgage made by Howard P Clawson and Christeena D Clawson Husband and Wifo. ong nal mortgagors), to National Bank ot Hastings. Mortgagee, dated October 8. 2001, and recorded on November 9. 2001 in instrument 1069514, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PHH Mortgage Corporation as assignoo as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Mich.gan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nmo Thousand Four Hundred Ten and 60/100 Dollars ($89,410 60), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 21. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B That part of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as : Commencing at tho South 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thenco South 89 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds East 1758 54 feet along tne South lino of tho Southeast 1/4 of sa d section, to the point of beginning; thenco North 00 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds 150.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 mmutes 28 seconds East 20 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds East 100.00 feet; lhence North 89 degf£cs 51 mmutes 28 sec­ onds west 242.20 feet, thence north 00 degreed 388.00 feet , thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds East 442.20 feol; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds West 638.00 feel; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds West 220.00 feet a’ong South line of tho Southeast 1/4, to the point ol beginning. Subject to an easement lor Public Highway purposes over the Southerly 33 (eel thereof Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, uri’ess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption ponod shall bo 30 days from the dale ol such sale. Duted: June 23, 2011 For more information, pleas# call; FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott 8 Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo *372571F01 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE. PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAYBE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS1 CIVIL RELIEF ACT. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE YOUR HOME To: Willard A Pierce and Paula Pierce 612 West Bond Street Hastings. Ml 49058 County Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You havo the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authonty to make agreements for a loan modification with you 1$; Orlans Associates. PC Loss Mitigation Department. P.O Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041. (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. Tho web­ site address and telephone number of MSHDA Is: (www.mshda.info/counsclng_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY* 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's des­ ignate withm 14 days after the Notice required under MCL G00 3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclo­ sure proceedings will not start until 90 days after tho date tho Notice was ma-ted to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify tho mortgage loan, tho mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of lhe agree­ ment You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not havo an attorney, the telephone number for tho M-chigan Slate Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service rs 1-800-968-0738. Dated: Juno 23. 2011 Orlans Associates PC Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Filo Number 671 2696 n-^n Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale mny be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Richard A. Chapman II, Wendy Chapman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association. Mortgagee, dated March 29, 2007. and recorded on April 2. 2007 in instrument 1178203. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum o! One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 63/100 Dollars (S128.667.63). including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, al thc place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 14,2011. Said premisos are situated In Township of Thornapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning al a point on tho East line of Section 36. Town 4 North. Rango 10 West distant Soulh 00 degrees 09 minutes 39 seconds East 771.75 feet from Iho Northeast comer ol said Section 36; thenco South 00 degrees 09 m.nutos 39 seconds East 100.00 feet along sa»d East lino; thenco Soulh 89 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West 47.59 feet; thenco South 25 degrees 17 min­ utes 20 seconds West 349.48 foot to tho centerline of Irving Road; lhence Northwesterly 230.02 feet along said Centerline and the arc of a curve to lhe left, the radius ol which is 5729.60 feet and tho chord of which bears North 35 degrees 51 m-nutes 00 seconds West 230 01 feet; thence North 53 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 33 00 feot; thenco North 24 degrees 58 m nutes 02 seconds East 230.81 leet, thence North 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 17 seconds East 207.53 feot to the Place of Beginning. tho redemption period shall be G months from the dato ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption peiiod shall bo 30 days horn tho date of such sale. Dated: Juno 16. 2011 For more information, please call. FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Mich.gan 48334-2525 File 0363174F01 irwvn NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided lo Candace LThwartos, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (here­ inafter 'Borrower) regard ng the property located at: 227 V/ Hickory Rd, Battle Creek. Ml 49017­ 8241. Tho Borrower has tho r.ght fo request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer Tho agent des-gnated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to mako agreements under MCL sections 600 3205b and 600 3205c is- Trott & Trott. P C . 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 The Borrower may contact a hous.ng counselor by visiting the Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority's websito or by call.ng the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If Iho Borrower requests a meeting with tne agent designated above by contacting an approved bous­ ing counselor with n 14 days from June 22. 2011, foreclosure proceed.ngs will not be commenced until 90 days after June 22. 2011. II the Borrower and tho agent designated above reach an agreement to modify tho mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement The Borrower has lhe right to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service Is (800) 968­ 0738 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Date: June 23. 2011 For more information, please call FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 File « 375305F01 wa NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on October 24, 2007, by Bernard A. Kuzava. a mamed man, David A. Kuzava. a single man and Gerald ne Kuzava, wife of Bernard A Kuzava. as Mortgagor, gven by them lo MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, whose address is 629 Wes! State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on October 26. 2007, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, In Instrument Number 20071026-0003528, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on December 2. 2010, recorded on December 29, 2010, in Instrument Number 201012290012117, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo and unpaid, as of the dato of this Notice, tho sum of Three Hundred Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Five and 32/100 Dollars ($309,385.32); and no suit or proceed ng at law or in equity having been instituted to recover lhe debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and lhe power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason ol such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 28. 2011 at 1:00 o'clock in tho afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. M.chigan. that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allow­ able costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: A parcel of land in tho Northeast n 0’ Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: beginning at the Northwest comer of Lot 24 of Iho Plat ol Von Reis Addition Number 2. as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 65 in County Records and running tnenco North 1 degree 55 minutes 45 seconds West 439.25 feet; thence North 87 degrees 17 minutes East 149.9 feot along the South line of Park Street as shown in said Plat; tnence South 31 degrees 04 minutes East 299.50 feet along tho Westerly line of said street; thonco Soulh 190.83 feet along tne Westerly Imo ol said street to the Northeast corner of said Lot 24; thenco North 89 degrees 45 minutes West 289.50 feet to the pomt of beginning Also described as a parcel of land in tho Northeast n of Secton 19, Town 3 North, Rango 8 West, desenbed as begin­ ning at a point 703 34 feet West and 521.21 feot North of the East n post ol said Section 19. thonce North 1 degree 55 mmutes West -138 4 feet; thonce East 157.43 feet; thence South 31 degrees East 294.28 feet; thenco South 197.3 feet; lhence West 289.2 fact to place of beginning. Commonly Known As: 1706 S. Broadway, Hastmgs, Michigan 49058 Tax Parcel Number. 08-55-105-009-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed sha’I expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption ponod sha'I bo 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated June 16. 2011 FOSTER SWIFT COLLINS & SMITH, PC. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J Price of Hastings. M.ch.gan Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 s’ Washington Square Lansing. Ml 40933 (517) 37v �Page 12 - Thursday, June 23. 2011 - The Hastings Banner SCHOOL BUDGET, continued from page 1 ~—— 7 islraiion office or *ch<x>I board members with ideas on balancing thc budget until thc special meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. June 28, in lhe multipurpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W Grand St, when the board is expected to approve the district’s budget for the 2011-12 school year. "The board is not acting on this tonight." he Mid. "Ifyou have any ideas, we will entertain them. Unfortunately, 82 percent, maybe a hair more, of our budget is in people; and, when you have to cut $2.5 million, it doesn’t matter how you slice it. you are talking about some people, and unfortunately, that is where we are at." After the special meeting wai adjourned, the board had brief recess before its regular June meeting was called to order During its regular meeting, the board: • Announced the annual organizational meeting of the board of education is slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, in the multi-pur­ pose room of the Hastings Middle School • Accepted the personnel report which included lhe notification of retirement of Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary - • ■rille 1 Northeastern food servu. . ._veOf absence Chery I Boyd, lhe return from Robin for shipping and ma,n,ena"^.llion of coniStoepker-Girrbach. the • Aharon muni,y d,iT;r ;XnT"p^cnis- Kenncen. and the following ll Andrew J„SO„ Cook, school; Haines, summer schix>l teach • hi,,h Steve Uxunis summer school teacher, mg 54 Coaching asMsnmcnis Ixurd lor fall pieties tneluded.F<xId giri5 dive coach: Steve Colhns. g.d and S^SMKo^^^ConMin. freshmen cheerleading coach. M.mhall Evans, head freshman foolhall coach Stephanie Hokanson. eighth grade volleybaU coach; Amy Hubbell, varstly s.de me and competitive cheer coach; D»anc Jager. JV cheerleading coach; Jeff Keller, assistant freshmen football . ch; Sum Kirkendall, pirls JV golf coach, B„Jcc Krt,ct,cr- I’W' golf coach, Gina Mc\j.1koft varsity volleyball coach; James Mum^/ .distant varsity foot­ ball coach; Fred R:id; ’n‘|fhen varsity football coach; Carl Schn^'el swim COilch; Timothy Schoes^.j jy bo)s s°ccer coach; Melinda Schults, s cOunty coach, middle school; Angelia Sixbern, seventh grade vol­ ley ball coach; Ed Von jer Hoff, boys tennis coach; and Amy \u jV volleyball coach. • Adopted a resolution of membership in the Michigan High S hool Athletic associa­ tion for the 2011.12 *choO|} car. • Authorized Satterlee to exevulc facility use agreements wuh Community Action of South Central Michigan forthe use two c,ass“ rooms at Souiheaitern Elementary for the Head Start prngranr parry Intermediate School District for (|)c of one classroom at Southeastern Elementary f°r ‘,s sPec'a* nccds program; and tbe Hastings Education Association for the use of one classroom at lhe middle school f0r offlCe space. However requests from Child Cam Resources, Child Abuse Prevention Council of BarT>’ County, and Court Appointed Special Advocates for use of space in the annex behind Central hlvmrntary were tabled until June 2«, to driernunc whether space was available in other taciJitjcs so the annex building could be closed. •Accepted the donation of lime and mi cape reimbursement lo a conference from u? m SC,’OnI nimh ,cach«rs. valued at • S3, to purchase graphing calculators, oatterics and classroom supplies. ^7n/v^Cp,e<I lhe anonymous donation of *. . X) to be used to defray thc p.iy-to-pariicipate cost for athletics during the 2011-12 school year. . * ^car^ Publiu comment from Hastings Middle School math teacher Jan Foley who encouraged everyone to sign and circulate PC!.’!,Of!S for lhe ,rccaI1 ol’Gov. Rick Snyder. Ve re in this mess because there was enough money generated by Proposal A ... 1 his is the first year in a long lime that we had enough money in thc education fund to prop­ erly fund education ... when there was finally enough money, our legislators and our gover­ nor decided to steal that money from lhe edu­ S,T,^d fio.n middle schoo! hmeher math Tammy Garbrecht who encouraged the board lo look al surveys 'hat Ah- . Superintendent Michelle f alcon has tircula cd among staff asking for them tdetts regard­ ing the district’s budget. ‘There’s a lot of information ... I think y< will see the heart of where wc are at. and some cuts that may be able to be made, she said. "... You may get a better understanding of where teachers are coming from ... And. we have to be careful where these budget cuts come from because these kids arc it. • Heard Hodges commend fellow trustee Terry McKinney for his years of service on lhe board and his dedication to the district. McKinney did not seek re-election to the school board. LEGAL BOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M1UTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thli sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to thc return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions cl a mortgage made by Frank Davis and Laura Davis, Husband and Wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 4. 2005, and recorded on December 20, 2006 in instrument 1174130. and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FF2 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates Sones 2007-FF2 as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Nmety-Rvo Thousand Nine Hunored Eleven and 78/100 Do'tors ($195,911.78), including interest at 6.95% per annum Under the power o! sa’e contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g.ven that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at the place o! hold ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 21.2011. Said premises are situated tn Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and aro desenbod as: Lot 92 of Pmo Haven Estates No. 4. according to Iho recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in liber 6 of Plats, Pago 55. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determmed aban­ doned in accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from lhe date ol such sale. Dated: June 23, 2011 For more information, ploase calk FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File «73137F01 njw» IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAYBE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS* CIVIL RELIEF ACT. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE YOUR HOME To- W.ltard A P.erce and Paula Pierce 612 Wetrt Bond Street Hastings, Ml 49058 County Barry1 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer The percon to contact and that has the authority fo make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Bo* 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the M.chigan Stale Housing Development Authority C MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The web­ site address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www mshda info/counseiing. search/), telephone (517) 373-8370. TTY* 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting wrth the servicer’s des­ ignate within 14 days alter the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclo­ sure proceedings will not start until 90 days after tne date the Notice was mailed to you. II you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify lhe mortgage loan, lhe mortgage will not be foreclosed »f Y°u by ,h0 lcrms ,he a0refl‘ fn°You have the right to contact an attorney You may contact attorney ol your choice. If you do not S an attorney, lhe telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Servioa .5 1-800-968-0736. Dated: Juno 23. ?0i1 Orlans Associates PC Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box50-G T-oy.Ml^00.7:^ Fde Number 671.269b Notice Of Mortgage ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Al tEMPT* I™ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur C. Bennett and Marjorie Bennett, husband and wife, origmal mcrtgagor(s). to Fifth Third Mortgage- Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 23. 2005, and recorded on March 1. 2005 in instrument 1142122. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred and 56/100 Dollars ($105,300.56), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sa’d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding Ute circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 14, 2011. Said premises aic situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot(s) 9 and 10. Block 11. Samuel Roush’s Addition to tne Village ot Freeport, according lo the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in L>bcr 1 of Plats, Pago 23 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such salo. Dated June 16. 2011 For more information, ptease call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington H<!ls, Michigan 48334-2525 File £374455F01 mvsza Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M Willson and Kaelee Willson husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2001, and recorded on Juno 7. 2001 in instrument 1060938. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at tho dato hereof lhe sum of Nmety-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 47/100 Dollars ($92,988.47), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, cr somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County at 1 00 PM, on July 7, 2011. Said premises aro situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Mich*gan. and aro described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing al tho Southeast comer of said Section; lhence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 750.00 feet along the East lino ol said Southeast 1/4 to the place ot beginning, thence North 69 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds West 297.0 feet; thonce North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 294 25 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minute 15 second East 297.00 feet; thence south 00 degrees 00 mmutes East 294 25 feet along tho East Imo o! said Section lo lhe place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Kingsbury Road. J Thc redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, m which case the redumption period shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such sale. Dated. Juno 9, 2011 For more information, please call FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington HJls, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo J349575F03 Notice Of Moriqaae Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR ™AT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at Mie, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by H ida A. Jackson and Norman Jackson, Jr. Wilo and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Sendees Co. Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2002, and recorded on August 23. 2002 in instrument 1086112, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Na'.onal City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tno dato hereof lhe sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-One and 96/100 Dollars ($95.471.96). including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso mado nnd pro­ vided. notico is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a safe of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 21,2011. Said promises are seated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as- Lots 2*5-ind 250 of Al-Gon-Ouin Lake Resort Properties.jjr.i No. 2 according to the Plat thereof Reco-ded m Uber 2 of Plats, Page 63 of Barry County Records. Tho redempt on period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redempt on period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 23,2011 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo 0335647FO2 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sole may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Gaert S. Bechtel and Deborah L. Bechtel, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated September16. 2005, and recorded on September 23, 2005 in instrument 1153267, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Member First Mortgage. LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at th0 do!° horeol tho sum of Ono Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 45/100 Dollars ($119,441.45). Including interest at 6.25.3 per annum. Under the power ol safe contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made nnd pro­ vided, notice Is hereby g.ven that sa-d mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem^ or some part of them at pubf-c vendue, at the place of holding tho circun’ court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 7 on M .. . Said premises'Qro situated in Tow^blp Prairieville, Barry countY. Michigan, and are described as: Commenc nq atlh0 Northwest corner o’ Section 6. Town Rango 10 West; thenco Soulh 0 degrees 06 mteu’es 09 seconds West on Section Imo 2i(X) ?7 te the place of begmmng; thenco South 35 7 efininutes 42 seconds East 1232^5 <X lak« Road; thence 47 d-,nrnflS 42 minutes 15 seconds West on the cented nl -X) 0 feel; tnence North 35 degrees 55 min^™ iconds West 817.49 feet «o lhe Wust Sector, 42 See North 0 degrees 03 mmutes 04 seconds r°’« nne the Section Imo 34.10 ’eel to the West EaGJ of sa-.d Sect-on 6; thonce North 0 degree-09 50CondS °" ^ec>.„n°llno^ -n^10 mo p!aco ol Oog.nThe redompbon n 1110 of doned in accoM Sale’ J’!** caw lhe chall bo 12 months from (totormined aban­ k MCLA 600.3241a. m shaH t» M da’,s ’,440 Nonhwe-i^c' „v Si»to 200 ^rmmgton H;i|H,{jh*5g334-2525 File #371M.chigan 4®^ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on July 28, 2006, by Tad E. Nofz and Brandy S. Nofz, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreot Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. as Mortgagee, and recorded on July 31, 2006, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Instrument Number 1167835. which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on May 18. 2011, recorded on May 20. 2011, in Instrument Number 201105200005222. Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be duo and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Two and 67/100 Dollars ($136,262.67); and no suit or proceeding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover tho debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and lhe power of salo in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. July 28, 2011 at 1 00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Michigan, that being one ol the places for holding tho Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue lor purposes of satisfying tho amounts duo and unpaid on said Mortgage, togeth­ er with all allowable costs of sate and includablo attorney fees, the lands and premises In said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS. Lots 38 and 39 of Hardendorfs Addition, except the South 6.5 feet thereof, according to tho plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 72 of Barry County Records. City of Hastings. Commonly Known As. 1023 N. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Tax Parcel Number 08-55-050-027-00 The period within which tho above premises may bo redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with M C L A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such salo. Dated: Juno 16, 2011 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH. PC. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371­ 8253 rrsMjin Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo. plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Howlett and Vicky L Howfett, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2001, and recorded on November 6, 2001 in instrument 1069277, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assgnment. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 68'100 Dollars (S100.740.68). including Interest at 5% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of ho’ding the circuit court within Bany County, at 1 00 PM, on July 21, 2011. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. Lot 6. Block 13, H.J. Kenfields Addition, according to tho recorded pla! thereof In Liber 1 on page 9. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sate. Dated. June 23,2011 For moro information, pleaso call: FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Ate #213884F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey M. Fish, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 9.2008, and recorded on September 10, 2009 in instrument 200909100009108, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Homo Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand One Hundred Eighty­ Seven and 12/100 Dollars ($91,187.12), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on July 21. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township ol Maplo Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing At Tho Southeast Comer Of Tho Soulh One-Half Ot Tho Northeast One-Quarter Ol Section 7, Town 2 North. Rango 7 West; Thenco North 32 Rods To The Point Of Beginning; Thence West 16 Rods; Thenco North 15 Rods; Thence East 16 Rods; Thence South 15 Rods To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance With MCLA 600 3241a. in wh’ch caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such salo. Dated: Juno 23. 2011 For more information, please call. FC X (240) 593-1302 Trolt /I Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 F.lo X340838F01 rw* THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANK­ RUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Gregg Godbey and Cornne Godbey, husband and wife, to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2006 and recorded July 18. 2006 tn Instrument Number 1167328. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. c/o Bayview Loan Servicing. LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Forty-Eight and 26/100 Dollars ($63,148 26) including interest al 8 25% ner annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such caso made and pro v.ded, notico is hereby gnren that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by u salo of lhe mortgaged premises or somo part of thorn, at publ.c vendue at the BanC County C.rcuit Courthouse in Hastmqs, Michioan it 1.00 p.m. on JULY 7. 2011. M.cmgan at Said Amises aro located in tho VHfaqo of Nashvnic. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: aro Land situated in the Village of Nashvite r ol Barry and State ol Michigan, to-wir ‘ County Lots 1 and 2 of R.Q Graone ahh , ~ Village of Nashville, acoordinc/ti^h^? 'On' l0 th® thereof as recorded in liber 1 of Ptets on P^^ P’Qt The redemption period shal be r n 13’ the date cf such sate unte« h , m°n,hs ,rOm doned In accordance with MCLA which caso thu redumption penod 5h^\ Ja- ln from tho date of such sale TO ALL The foreclosing morigagoo can L m that event, your damages if an7 30 days ,C ASEnS' ° sa,e- ln to the return of the bid amount’t ® solely plus interest. mounl !fil^ered ut If you aro a tenant in the ptooertv m our office as you may have certain^ P ®aso contact Dated: June 9, 2011 a*n r,9hts Orlans Associates, p c Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File No. 379.0191 �h Thc Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 23 2011 - Page 13 Judge Fisher's final ord^L^umor and irreverence by David DcDcckcr Stuff Writer ihis nx>m has been such a very important part of my life.” said retiring Judge James H Fisher Friday. June 17. his last day behind thc bench in Barrs Counts Circuit Court. "1 am quite fond of this room.” I idler addressed a standing nxsm only crowd a> he proclaimed his appreciation for all those attending, lie thanked his mother, Bea. daughter. Jame>on. and is wife. Sarah, whom he said had carried thc greatest burden of his judgeship. I ishcr also thanked his personal staff and the entire court staff. He thanked thc lawyers for adapting to changes made w ithin a unified court and his colleague judges from across the slate. In particular, hr thanked retired Barry County Cireuit C ourt Judge J hidson Deming, who was in attendance. Calling his departure from thc bench a transi­ tion and not a retirement, Fisher thanked the community for allowing him lo serve. According to those w ho helped organize thc ceremony, Fisher had encouraged humor and irreverence for his final day on thc bench. He Barry County Bar Association President, Robert By^g^n* ft. re^r* got his wish flic courtroom was filled with unaccustomed laughter. Ihosc present enjoyed ing Judge James Fisher, which will be displayed in Circui an unrivaled 75 minutes of friendly stories and unabashed pokes at thc retiree, who took it all in stride and landed a few sharp jabs himself. On a more* serious note, many admiring com­ ments were made about Fisher s leadership, effi­ ciency and positive influence on Barry County and throughout the state. Retired Bany- County Probate Judge Richard Shaw said of Fisher. “The retirement of a good judge is always bittersweet ... there is always lhe uncertainty lhe court is in gcxxl hands... but the Bany County I nal Court is one to lhe most efficient and well-run courts in Michigan, not bad for a Hastings Saxon.” Current Barry County Chief Judge William Doherty quoted Thomas Edison. “The three great essentials for achieving any­ thing worthwhile arc first, hard work; second, stick-to-itivencss; and third, common sense,” said Doherty. "Jim has been a tremendous leader for the unified court. Thc rest of lhe state will be watching.” Newly appointed Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell .said, “We have been very fortunate lo have you. I look forward lo the opportunity to follow in Judge Fisher’s footstep^; to foster and increase the programs he started, like adult drug court.” Mike Schipper. the newly appointed district court judge, slid. "1 look al following Judge Fisher and Judge Holman like following Bo Schembechler and Tom 1/zo — and I look f or­ ward to having the greatest job a lawyer can have.” President of the Michigan Judges Association. /Xnneltc Berry, spoke of a recent book by radio and television personality. Juan Williams. In his book, A/v Soul Looks Back, in Wonder. Williams speaks about how one person can change society. “You have this notion of people discovering w ithin themselves that they have the capacity to create social change,” wrote Williams. Reflecting on the quote. Berry said of Fisher, “He has a reputation for standing his ground, of conducting himself with professionalism and with a respect for others. He is an incredible ambassador for justice, and he truly believes in serving thc people of Barry County.” Long-time colleague and Barry County Bar Association President Bob Byington unveiled a portrait of James Fisher, which will be dis­ played in the courtroom, along with those of every other judge to sit on the circuit court bench. Dan Balicc, who is mayor of Ionia, fellow attorney and a golf buddy of Fisher’s, brought lhe house down with several stories about thc retiring judge. Wayne County Judge Lila Popke and Oakland County Judge James Alexander spoke about their association with Fisher in the Michigan Judges /V^ociation. County Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg presented Fisher with a resolution honoring his sendee. Judge Chad Schmucker and Jim Hughes, from the Michigan State Court Administrator’s office, presented Fisher w ith a resolution from lhe State Supreme Court, honoring him as “a great judge.” Carla Neil. Pennock Health’s chief opera­ tions officer, said .she is very proud of the work their ethics committee has done, and Fisher has play ed a major role. According to Neil, who has known Fisher a long time, she knows when his signature smirk appears, sharp witticisms arcsure lo follow. Former Michigan Supreme Court Judge Alton “ lorn” Davjs talked about Fisher’s love of fly fishing. He said Fisher “is one of lhe exemplary and outstanding judges in lhe slate of Michigan ” Davis closed with a quote from die Bix>k of Amos. "Well done, pood and faithful servant.” Fisher concluded his official retirement cere­ mony by quoting the Robert Hastings essay, “lilt Station.” and sjxike alxnit his transition from judgeship to mediation and arbitration — and much more fly fishing. PICK-UP AND “Hie Station” speaks to lile being a journey, not a destination. • Sixmer or later, however, we must realize there is not a station in this life, no one earthly service place to arrive at once .Hid for all. lhe journey is the joy. lhe station is an illusion - it conCOMPLETE BINDERY uantlv outdistances us. Ycstenday s a memory. X.no«’sad.e.a., Yes.er^ bd<.nPs to a Lion, tomomw belong to God. V-ivnlay •> WEB AND m> Graphics ___ Retired Barry County Judge, Richard Shaw, speaks about the many contributions of retiring Judge James Fisher. P1I1O’ y) E^ULL ffie BWg aost Call one of our sales professionals today! 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I can't vouch for every minute since this offense, but his one contact with law enforce­ ment several weeks after his arrest for this by David DeDecker Staff Writer Barry County Circuit Court Judge James I ishcr heard final comments from prosccunon. defense, lhe mother of the victim, and Justin Malik himself, before sentencing him to five to 15 years in prison June 16. On June 10, Malik was found guilty by a jury of driv­ ing while impaired causing death and driving on a suspended license causing death, after colliding with motorcyclist Christopher Yonkers m October 2008 Patricia Thiery, Yonkers' mother, spoke directly to Malik as he was shown photos of Christopher Yonkers’ five children. ’ There is no justice or closure ... no sen­ tence is long enough to bring Chris back ... Justin you showed disrespect for the law for years If you had shown respect, this accident would never have happened. "Il :s our family \ desire this court impose a long enough sentence to keep you off the road for a while ... we are also pleading for you get the help you need lo make belter choices in the future " Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans addressed lusher, saying "This is irreparable harm. Il is sad to say that it is one of thc things that should be considered in the sentence. Mr. Malik has hurt these people. He has hurt his own family. Every person that wrote a letter for him. he has hurt them ... It has been over Iwo and a half years, he hasn’t sought any therapeutic remedies. He has 10 prior offens­ offense, and hr was intoxicated. "A significant punishment needs to lx* put in. 1 would like to talk to thc top half of the sentence first ... I would like lo speak to thc 15 to 22 1/2 years. He has taken no steps to correct his issues so far ... 1 recommend the 22 1/2 years." Defense attorney Jeffrey Kortes then addressed the court. "1 agree with Mrs. Thiery; there are no win­ ners in this situation. It was very tragic inci­ dent on that night. From the very beginning, Justin has been remorseful and sorrowful ... Since that lime, Justin has not used alcohol, not used marijuana, and has stable employ­ ment. He is employed in the medical field, where his doctors, co-workers and patients all respect him ... There is nothing he can do to bnng Chris Yonkers back, but he has taken steps to change his life for the belter. Malik told Fisher he has changed. "1 am a belter person. This whole accident woke me up," said Malik. “Had this not hap­ pened, I probably would have continued on ... it’s a shame it took this to wake me up before I realized.” Fisher responded. *T don’t particularly agree with lhe laws that we have and the way they are written, but I duty-bound to follow’ them. With respect to Count I, lhe jury said they would have found you not guilty on driv- Banner CLASSIFIEDS ing while jnw , of course they didn't get the full pi^ ’ from the toxicologist because that really "•«= *«> the law is. Bllt , a| problem is you were clearly guilty o’f 2 - driving on n sus­ pended license — and yoU causc^ somebody clse’s death. So^jf ihis*"^ >our firsl time* 1 would look at Ihj differently. But you have to admit, yOUr A fecorl] up to thc time of this event was tCrrib|e...” Malik asked, ‘«cnn I sa>' somc(hing your honor?” ' k‘ ‘‘Absolutely” Saij fisher. “The reason I „ol the education I have is because I dnove back and forth to school on a suspended license to better myself,” he told the judge. Fisher rep|iCt| ,.j jon’f particularly agree with our laws on licensing either ... but you put yourself in lha, ilion.” i’isher read throunh Malik’s record, starting with car theft, driving on a suspended license, drunk driving at 17 two minor in possession charges at 18, a Scc’on(J drunk driving by age 19, and many convictions for driving on a suspended license. "1 know this was not an intentional act on your pan,” said Fisher, “but really, who can look at your record and not expect this type of outcome? 1 ant very sorry you arc in this situ­ ation. I am sorry for your family, but what you did is horrible, and now’ you have to pay the price, ” The sentence of the court is that you be committed to the Department of Corrections lor a minimum of 60 and maximum of 180 months on both counts, to be served concur­ rently.” Malik also must pay $1,266 in costs. CALL... 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PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are in­ terested in leasing acreage tor this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Motorcyclist dies near fairgrounds A Hastings man died Sunday evening after riding his motorcycle into thc back of a mini­ van on M-37 near the fairgrounds. Robin 1 Lewis, 51, was driving a 1981 Honda Quicksilver w hen he ran into the back of a 2005 Chrysler minivan. Reportedly, thc driver of thc van hj come to a stop on M-37 to make a left Klto the Barry County Expo Center, when Lewis impacted the vehi­ cle. He was pronounced dead al the scene. Conditions were clear and dry when thc accident occurred, according to thc Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Alcohol docs not appear to be a factor, and the accident is still under investigation. Lewis, a 1978 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, had been employed as a mechanic at the school for more than 20 years. Graveside services will be today, Thursday, June 23. at 11 a.m. at Robbins Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. Kesper found competent to stand trial by David DcDccker Staff Writer Jason Lee Keiper, 36, will stand trial for allegedly killing his step-grandfather in March. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher reviewed mental evaluation reports dated June 9. Based on those reports, Fisher ruled Keiper competent to stand trial. Keiper is accused of using a hammer to kill Delton resident Ralph Lee Edwards, 81, who was found dead al his Cedar Creek Road home March 9 bv Barry Township Police and Michigan State police. Officers were con­ ducting a welfare check, after receiving a tip from family members. . Kciper wi|| ap again in court July 15. 11 found guilty, hc faees life in prison. Hastings Police responded tn a domestic dispute June 14 on West Green Street. Officers made contact with the complainant who said her boyfriend, a 34->ear-old Hastings man, had roughed her up. took her car keys, ATM card and then left on foot. Officers learned lhe man was wanted on two warrants out of Hastings. He was located a short time later walk­ ing south on Soulh Hanover Street Thc man denied assaulting bis girlfriend and taking her property. He was taken into custody. Hie domestic incident was forwarded to the prosecu­ tor’s office for review. Boozing bicyclists wake napping children Hastings Police were dispatched June J 6 to a call of a disturbance on South Church Street. Barry County Central Dispatch advised officers they had received several 911 calls regarding the disturbance involving a man and a woman on a bicycle, attempting to pick a fight with a neighbor. Responding officers located thc two subjects, a 54-jcar-old woman and a 33-year-old man. both of Hastings. The pair, whom officers reported were visibly intoxicated, began yelling and swearing at an officer and were cautioned lo quiet down. Both subjects refused and were placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. Witnesses told officers the woman was riding her bicycle up and down the street yelling and swearing, disturbing and waking up children. Thc woman's blood alcohol level registered .22 per­ cent, and the man’s was .16 percent. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Barry County Jail. Lights out but driver shouldn’t be Hastings Police stopped a driver June 19 on South Hanover Street for operating with­ out headlights. Thc 26-year-old Hastings woman told lhe officer she did not realize her lights were not operating. While speaking w ith the woman, the officer said it became evi­ dent that the woman had been consuming intoxicants. She registered a blood alcohol level of .18 percent and was placed under arrest. Cooler heads don’t prevail for B.C. driver Barry- County Sheriff deputies were dispatched June 5 to M-37 and Hickory Road for a one-car accident. According to the caller, who had seen the accident, lhe car skidded into the embankment. ’Hie caller told deputies he went over to the van where the driver was get­ ting out of the vehicle and the driver grabbed a cooler and left on foot dow n M-37. When deputies ran the license plate on lhe 1986 Ford Econoline van, the plate came back as belonging fo a 1994 Oldsmobile four-door car. Both the plate and the van’s vehicle identi­ fication number revealed the same 43-year-old Battle Creek man. Deputies called the owner and left a message for him to contacl lhe sheriff's department. The van was impounded and all the contents inventoried. The driver called deputies and admitted to driving lhe van and said he was unable to negotiate lhe turn before into lhe embankment He denied drinking. The man told deputies his license was restricted, the plate was from a non-drivable Oldsmobile, and there was no vehicle insurance on the van. He told deputies only ice was in lhe cooler. Deputies issued a citation for driving on a restricted license and having no proof of insurance. The vehicle was released to the owner. Bright Sights are big mistake Deputies stopped a vehicle at the intersection of M-43 and Green Street in Hastings after the driver failed to dim high beams for oncoming traffic June 10 at 1:37 a.m. The driver, a 38-year-old Hastings woman, told deputies her license was suspended. Upon investigation, they learned she also had warrants from Barry’ County and the Rockford Post of Michigan State Police. She was placed under arrest, and lhe vehicle secured for a family member to retrieve. Slapping is form of assault Deputies responded June 16 to a reported domestic assault on Ferris Road in Johnstown Tow nship. The male complainant said he and his girlfriend had been in an argument that escalated. He told deputies he had said some very harsh things to his girlfriend about her and her friends and called her names. He said she had slapped him and he "probably deserved it.” When lhe argument heated up. thc complainant tried to restrain his girlfriend and was elbowed in lhe face. The man had a bloody lip from the incident, but did not believe he had been assaulted. He told deputies he had called them because he did not w ant lhe argument lo get out of hand. He said he did not believe the elbow to his face was inten­ tional. The two were advised by deputies the report would be forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review and possible domestic violence charges. No alcohol was involved. Dog day afternoon lacks peace and quiet On June 18. deputies responded to a reported felonious assault on Oak Street in Johnstown Township. A Kalamazoo deputy arrived as backup. On arrival, deputies saw a man standing at lhe end of a driveway and a woman on lhe opposite side ot the road. Thc woman pointed at the man. telling deputies "That’s him. He’s lhe one.” A deputy ordered lhe man to show his hands, and he complied. When asked where lhe gun was, lhe man said it was in the house. Meanwhile, the complainant and a woman inside the man’s house were yelling at each other. When asked what happened, the man said he was attacked by three pitbulls from thc other side of the road. According to the man, he called Barry County Animal Control and was told he could shoot lhe animals if they came into his yard. He said that day he heard yelling and when he looked outside, he saw his neighbors chasing their dog. a pitbull. He look his shotgun and went out onto the porch, then told his neighbors he would shoot the dog if it came in his yard. The neighbor started y elling at him and went inside to call the police. By the lime officers arrived, the dog was secured in its own yard, so the man told deputies he had put the gun away. Deputies asked the man if he had point­ ed the gun at anyone, verbally threatened to shoot anyone. The man said no. He had threat­ ened to shoot the dog. he said, and had every intention of shooting thc dog if it entered his yard. The complainant said she and her grandchildren were try ing to catch the 10-monthold pitbull mix, when the man stepped onto his porch and said. “I’sc got a license to shoot that... dog and 1’11 shoot you too!” She ordered her grandchildren back into the house and called police. The gun was seized and the case turned over lo the prosecutor’s office for review. Laughing gas drive-away not funny stole Theek Ihstin-s k >old deputies BP We,I gas a driver station pulled on M-43 up inreported a gold Grand the larceny Pnx of and gasoline tried toJune use 12. a cred The­ hit c ird which was rejected. The clerk told thc man lo come m and pay alter putnpne 1dreX man continued gasoline and was told theand deputies X ” mapumping Pn pu^dthe S38 of gasoline, go. laughing. back into She the vehicle drove there west M to 43 her The clerk provided deputies with of a license number and said would ° -A supervisor about video footage the car plate Attempts lo contact lhe she registered owners of the Grand Prix are ongoing. The case remains open. Laptops stolen for cigarettes and more PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All n Klvjn-i.n; in thi» t<u»p4(K> i» to lhe J’j.r Hounng A»t jr.J lhe Muhip.n Civil Right. AU i.hiJi vo’lAincly U illcfAl lo lulvcTtiw W) ptrfetrtus. 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Twotootdeputies lhe AcerShe computers wereput relumed. waseach interviewed a confession said she bad one laptopsuspect in her bag day and them home. She admitted to taking live laptops, not seven, and said she had given . lwo liwle subjects to pawn. She was supposed lo receive money, but had not been saij qlcThe svanted money for investigated cigarettes, a cell phone and partscounties, tor a bike, along |Ja’k. s * . nuMu'v casethe also is being in Eaton and Ionia with rent moiikjr. I Former stepson took the money and ran Gun 1theft ake area resident her daughter lo the had sheriff ’s department to '\ rt'lhe of $700. Theand woman said her went ex-stepson stolen lhe moneyJune from15the 7!dnc room table on Memorial Day weekend, lhe ex stepson was living with them, and l M iv the 43-year-old nun was gone, and so were his clothes and the $700. The man h” l noved to Florida to live with it girlfriend. He would not return calls. Deputies left a voice mail for the man to contact the sheriff ’s department. �g fl Tho Hastings- Hann**f — Thursday. Juno 23 2011 P‘^94- ‘ ’ Local boys experience n&is and lows at D3 finals by Brett Bremer S/wri Editor Mnchell Wandcll \v;is disappointed, but not discouraged Wandcll Invd an S3 on Friday and another one Saturday at Forest Akers West Goll ( nurse 011 the campus of Michigan State I. mvcrsily during the Division 3 Stale Finals, to finish thc 36-hnlc tournament with a two day total score ot 166. "ft was a gexxl experience. Il was fun,” said Wandell. who finished off his junior season with the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf team unh thc rounds. "The second round was a little more. 1 don’t know what the word is.. It was a link- crazy, a little more crazy." Wandell was three under alter the first seven holes Saturday, after slatting on number tw o "1 thought holy cow. we’re really going to have something special here today." said Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Fnyart. “I’m thinking in the 60s type score, but he hung in there he didn’t give up so." Wandcll had to hang in there after a bogie on the par-3 number nine, a three-putt that put him back to even on number ten, and then a fourover-par eight on the par-4 number II where he hit out of bounds twice. "Things didn’t go his way after lhe first seven holes," Enyart said. I‘hc rough stretch wasn’t going to keep Lakewoods y Kyler Clark loo Division 3 State H • (seated from left) Jade Bosworth, Adam Barker and PP aud as the medalists are honored at the end of the urday jn East Lansing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) game, but have fun out there They did They seemed to enjoy themselves.” Grosse He was third in thc learn standings with a 324 317-641. and Pontiac Notre Dame Pn*p and West Catholic tied tor second with two-day totals of 64 t Detroit Country Day was sixth with a 646. followed by Charlevoix M9.1aw.is Area 650. Lakewood 655. Ithaca 657. Hanover-Horton 661, Laingsburg 670. Frankenmuth 685, Whitehall 701 and Remis Chippewa Hilfs 769. Jackson Lumen Christi only had to use one score above the 70s all weekend. Tommy Conway led the Titans with a 70-73-143. which put him in third place individually. His teammate /Xustin Fxclcton added a 72-75­ 147, which placed him tilth. Thc Titans also had Alex Reynolds lie for sixth wuh a 77-73­ 150, and used thc Friday 78 from Dean Hilt and lhe Saturday 81 from Connor Talbert in their final team score. The remainder of the lop ten included Detroit Country Day’s Michael Zaiumcr in fourth with a 146. Mt Morris’ Zachary Kiefer, and Grosse lie’s Rob White who were a pan of the three-way tic tor sixth place with 150s. and Charlevoix’s Wyatt Drost who was ninth with a 151. Wandell off a f?011 a>‘ *. /ny Un,e soon. He was already set ,Us '‘Hnmcr tourna­ ment .season on Saw u>- a season which Delton Kellogg’s Mitchell Wandell fires a shot towards lhe number one green at Forest Akers West during the Division 3 State Finals Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Donor again pays sports _ fees for Hastings students Contributions from an anonymous donor wanting to encourage local students to play schixd sports has now reached lhe quarter­ million dollar mark. For thc fourth year in a row, the donor has given money to the Hastings Area Schools System to defer the pay-lo-participate fees that would otherwise be incurred On June 16. Jason M. Ogg. of Delton, was sentenced for operating or maintaining a lab­ oratory involving methamphetamines. Ogg, 31. was ordered to serve 12 months in jail with credit for one day .served. He must serve 36 months on probation and pay S898 in costs. Ogg’s driver’s license is suspended for a year w ith restrictions after 60 days, lite bal­ ance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon .successful completion of probation. He must attend drug court starting June 30. Ronald G. Roach, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced lor two charges of breaking and enter­ ing with intent. On May 25, Roach, 38. was ordered to serve two cuncuncnt -entences of 16 to 120 months in prison, with credit for one day served. He must pay $15,546. Restitution will bv paid jointly with co-defendanf. A charge of home invasion, second degree, was dropped. by middle and high school athletes. Monday evening, the Hastings Board of Education accepted a gift of $70,000 to be used for athletics during the 2011-12 school year. The donations over the past four years amount lo more than $250,000. Lakewood’s Adam Barker looks on as a putt rolls across the number nine green Saturday at Forest Akers West. (Photo by Brett Bremer) F@m hsfcs fflead Fmg team to title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg soon-to-be fre- hman Faith Ferris and her Dead Frog 14-and-under Green Team took the I evel 2 Championship al lhe 2011 MJVBA Championship AAU Grand Prix in Grand Rapids June 4-5. The Dead Frog team was 2-1 in its pool, then won txjih of its power pool matches. Once the final rounds began, the Dead Frog team didn’t drop a single game beating Dig This 25-IS. 26-24 in the semifinals and BC Danger 25-17. 25-19 in the finals. "My favorite part (of playing volleyball) would be just being able to hit the ball, and getting excited when you can tell you did something good - when you get a good block or you gel a kill.” Ferris said. The Dead Frog team celebrated its champi­ onship w ith a pool part. The victory brings an end to lhe team's season. Ferris said she plans to play at Delton Kellogg High School in the fall. Tenth class of Hall of Famers honored at annual tournament On June 16. David D. Wright was sen­ tenced for controlled substance possession less than 25 grams. Wright. 49. of Hastings, must serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 21 days served. He must pay .$898 in costs and sene 36 months on probation. Wright's driver’s license is suspended for one year with restrictions after 60 day s. He must attend drug court and participate in the jail programs lor cognitive behavior and substance abuse A chaige of possession of methamphetamine or ecstasy and two .second-offense notices wendropped. ‘ James M Lilnianski, 37. of Louisian, was jenteneed for failure lo pay dliu su Lilnianslo was ordered June 16 (o serve one «'-lLTd'I,l,,r one da3' icr";d- He must pay S4J48 and sene 12 months on proba­ tion. He will Ik- discharged from probation upon payment of child support arrearages. 8-year-old Lansing girl dies after water rescue Victoria "Ton” (Toil of Lansing died June 19 despite b. in:’ resuscitated alter a swim­ ming, accident the previous day in Yankee Springs Township Michigan Si.lc Police, Bany County Sheriff • dcpiihc., and Ihomapple lownship Emergency Services responded around noon Saturday. June LS. atfer getting an emergency call from Bas s,; Lake. Croh girl had been swimming at a family friend’s boih. and had been mining forsevend minutes She v.,k found in 10 to L5 I vet of water and about 35 feet from shore. Notre Dame Prep’s Aaron Knutson and West Catholic’s Sam Weatherhead Ixrth fired a 68 on day one and a 72 in day two to finish started with a Section with a 36-hole score of 140. Knutson look the Championship al Bcdf‘^ alley Wednesday individual state title with a binlie on lhe first where Wandcll was nvd‘^25th after lhe first play-off hole, number 18. 18-holes of play. Lakewood’s top play er, and lhe only senior • It should help f°f nt,?^car >l I make it member of the Viking team al the finals, (back to lhe state finab). wandell said of his lay lor A.Xdorff was 12th individually w ith a experience over lhe weekend. 79-77-156. He just missed earning a state "I already know lhe environment and lhe medal. South Christian’s Michael Wierenga atmosphere." and Ben Cook lied for tenth with a pair of A handful of Lakewood boy, will have that 154s which led the Sailor team. experience to carry into next year as well. "Taylor Axdorff put together just another Lakewood placed ninth as a team, with a 331 - wonderful round.” Kutch said. "He’s been 324-655. steady all year. For his senior season, it was The Vikings mined up a couple of spots really nice to see him finish strong.” after being in 11th P^’e following the first Lakevv<x)d also got an 83-81-162 from day of competition Adam Barker, an 84-80-164 from Kyler "It was an excellent season.” said Clark, and an 85-86-171 from Jade Bosworth. Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch Saturday. Royce F.verts, the Vikings’ number five, fired "One of our short term goals coming from an 88-93-181. yesterday to today was to improve. We saw "You look back on this whole year with the this stage, this platform ol golf and wanted lo league championship, the district champi­ come in and try and shoot belter golf and we onship and a top ten finish it’s been quite a did. We were seven strokes better the second run,” Kutch said. "That's just what it was. As the season wears on you look to obviously try round.” "To finish number nine in the state is lhe to peak at thc end of thc season. Thc state highest finish Lakewood golf has ever seen.’’ tournament, it’s kind of like this is the icing Jackson Lumen Christi finished number on the cake after lhe last couple weeks. "One of the goals was to enjoy this stale one in the state, with scores of 297-302-599. South Christian was') distant second with a tournament. Don’t go out there and tense up 314-325-639' 1 • ' " ’ • Enjoy it. relax, stay focused, manage your X5:i:um:;^"'d'-.. When located, Croft' wax ,10t breathing ind ha<l m> pnl-e I he water where she was fou j was rerv cold, and medical pmonnel a able in revive her while en mule I() |y\’ Children's Hospital (;,illld R. XAos lhe Kent Count) Medical I xa,nine's off. ver reported that ( roll died Sunday June in al approximately 9 05 p„, f *”• Children's Hospital ,eVos Michigan State PoJ.ee are still invest;.. (l 111g thc incident. . 9.-” Faith Ferris celebrate5 with the trophy and her medal after her Dead Frogs 14 Green Team won the MJVBA Championship Grand Prix in Grand Rapids. Ferns has spent a <.oup,e ol yca*on playing on die Delton Kellogg School team, and this is her second ?'•“ ,n a,s‘ Dead Frog Program which is based (’ul of Portage, lhe Dead Frog 14 Green “;‘uB *' voachvd by l“wcl| Zimmerman. •» ai Vicksbuig HighSchool. , ... n»e Grand Prix w as h‘ lJ a Place in downtown Grand l^l!,vV?S "dI Northview High School ’ . 1 1,1 Cascade. “h was mail) exciting-’ 1 \,,H "’Ud. h was a big tournament l*d IU*'U ‘hat far hetorc. so n was fun ' 9nii Freeport Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame Inductees were honored „ . a.u , nrouo that included Terry Nichols, (from left), Steve Buehler from honored sponso/tvlunn Manufacturing, Don Blough. Keith Buehler and Terry Wieland. A eroup Ol friend*. family, current and tor,„Jr b;.ll players and Hall of Famers watched .‘th class was inducted mu> the Freeport re hSl.ball Hallo, lame Satuulas durm.he action <» the annnjl Hull of 1 il'lhi1 v'car's class included former players ... ,a Nichols. Don Blough. Keith Buehler, nd Tens Wieland, along with honored >po.t Munn Manufacturing which was repres-ntej by SK’\c Buehler in the center ol lhe Xuond duiiiv-the ceremony H.dl ot ,ne,nbci' 0,1 ‘‘and lo " the festivities. nin by master ol ceremony pick |\’."thumiB. included Pal lx>f(u>. Rich Kunde. Dale Johnson. Jerry Posthumus. Stan llause, Bob Walton and Jane Blough. Mae Roddy performed an acappella wt bion of the National Anthem while lhe Caledonia American Legion presented the colors to begin thc event Stallard’s Asphalt won the seven-team dou­ ble elimination tout name nt during the coursot the weekend, which was opened to class C D, and E teams. ’ lhe Bradley Braves were second. I ach of lhe top two teams play their tegul.-., ..;l!)K., he Moline League. The rem.undet of lh’ u.uun m lhe tournament hailed linm I, .. Coldwater and �Pago 16 — Thursday June 23 :’0t I — The Hastings Banner H B HR ■ 24 Hour Challenge brings cyclists to Barry County hy Patrkia Johns Staff Writer lliis years National 24 Hour Challenge had almost 30 fewer riders than in 2010 but the enthusiasm from the riders and their crews was infectious. Ridcis and their crews began arriving at lhe Thomapple Kellogg Middle School on Friday aftcmixm to set up their tents and sign in. As always thc Kalamazoo Pipe Band pro s ided stirring music both before the start at 8 a.m. from the middle school and from thc bridge over the Thornapple River as the cyclists rode down Middleville’s Main Street on Saturday morning. Organizers Pete and Cathy Steve say that 325 nders signed up for the 2011 National 24Honr Challenge in Middleville this year. Riders came from all os er the US and from Ontario. Canada. “The weather was almost idea), making for longer rides all around.” said Pete Steve. “In addition the new pavement and grading on the comer of Finkbeiner and Bender roads were greatly appreciated by our night loop riders." lhe course was clear as the National 24 Hour Challenge ended at 8 a.m. on Father’s Day. June 19. John Schlitter. 54, of St. Petersburg FL. rid* ing a recumbent bicycle took over Male Overall High Mileage from defending cham­ pion Chris Ragsdale with 487.6 miles. Schlitter broke away from the pack early and maintained a substantial lead, sometimes 2 or 3 miles, throughout the first 121.6 mile loop. Ragsdale suffered some digestive problems in lhe evening and could not make up thc lost time. His course record of 502.6. set in 2007. is still safe. Schlitter would have had to ride 3 more night loops to beat it. Pele Steve explained. “Schlitter’s Bachetta recumbent apparently has the right stuff to be competitive with upright bikes. Recumbent* always weigh more than upright bikes, bul lhe laid-back scat apparently gives John an aerodynarnic edge. Or maybe it’s just amazing strength.” Kathry n Roche-Wallace, last year’s Overall High Mileage female, is doing thc Race Across America this year As of Monday, June 20 she was 6 days and 1440 miles into lhe race, approaching Pratt, Kansas. Back in Middleville. Overall Female High Mileage honors went to Erica Weitzman, 36, of Traverse City, who rode 358.9 miles in the 24 hours. This was Weitzman’s third appear­ ance at lhe National 24-Hour Challenge. Jim Hlavka. 72. of Racine WI. rode 365.2 miles lo complete 10,000 miles in 26 years at the Challenge. He was presented with an engraved clock at the Sunday mooting Award* Ceremony. r’lmllenpe After 17 yea. of nding Nancy Henriksson, 53. ol . became lhe first svontan rider 5000 mile jacket award. Out ot 3 W nde« over the yems. .mb 22 men have earned that distinction. , .• ar A new class. M75+. was ad. edI th . year and two veteran riders contested James Johnson. 75. of North Canton Oh. >. look lhe gold wjth an amazing . - • ride. The Steves ack. "How many 75-year olds do you know who could accomplish such ' a new record was set in the EathcrISon Pair awards. Charles and Mathew Knott. 59 and 28. of Ohm. each rode 420.1 miles for a total ot 840.2 miles, surpassing the old record of 782.0 by 58 miles. . The Most Improved Rider was Scott Luikhart. 48. of New Philadelphia OH. who rode 472.6 miles, besting his past 3-year aver­ age of 275 mile average by 197 miles. Barry County riders this year were Casey Aubil. age 24, who graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School w ith 320.2 miles. His dad Russ Aubil, age 58, rode 205.3 miles. . Hadley Moore, age 68 of Hastings rode 311.5 miles. Dan Haniburda. age 64 of Middleville rode 280.3 miles Terrance Miles, age 58 of Hastings completed 205.3 miles. In his first time in the National 24 Hour Challenge. Shawn Chadwick, 37 of Hastings completed 167.8 miles. Wayne Curtis, 49 of Nashville completed 152.8 miles. Michael O'Donnell, 68 of Hastings com­ pleted the loop around Barry' County for a total of 121.6 miles. Nancy Henriksson, age 53 o f Middleville completed the first loop’s 121.6 miles and became thc first woman to earn the 5000 mile jacket. This year the National 24 Hour Challenge committee circulated a survey which asked riders, crew members and the more than 150 volunteers working on lhe event what was best about the Challenge. In answer to lhe question. Which parts of the Challenge did you like best?" A crew person wrote: “The town people providing food , and ice (and volunteering!) The use of the Middle School - inside and out. The feeling of safety, since the ride is in small towns and countryside, rather than a big city, lite air conditioning in the school cafete­ ria.” The high scoring female rider Erica Weitzman, left, with 358.9 miles and the high scoring male rider John Schlitter with 487.6 miles both received silver bowls in recog­ nition of their accomplishments. (Photo by Patricia Johns) HYAA SIGN-UPS The start of the Nationa* 24 Hour Challenge at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 18 went smoothly. The challenge ended 24 hours later at 8 a.m. on Father’s Da* June 19, (Pho,° by Patr«cia Johns) A rider wrote, “I drive 900 miles to ride this event - I do it because it »s ,he 1x51 24 in the country.’’ Another wrote, “I like everything, but espe­ cially the pat on the back with my name men­ tioned, saying "Good Job!** al Checkpoint 4. At 4 a.m., being exhausted, to sure is nicc!” Another rider praised ^e United Methodist Church providing a food concession stand in the middle school cafeteria until really early in the morning,. Earlier in the day the most popular items were bags of ice. The organizers are looking forward to cele­ brating the event’s 30th anniversary on June 16-17, 2012. Registration for the 2012 event begins on January I. 2011 National 24 Hour Challenge Results Female 18-24 - L Marleigh Hill, Kalamazoo, MI. 266.5. Female 30-34 - 1. Laura Skinner, Grand Rapids, MI, 205.3. Female 35-39 - I. Erica Weitzman. Traverse City. MI, 358.9; 2. Amy Miller. Holland. Ml. 341.5*. 3. Carla Murphy, Flushing, Ml, 275.2; 4. Donna Sokolow, Grand Haven, MI, 220.3. Female 40-44 - LLori Gomez, Fruitport, Ml. 281.5; 2. Victoria Rohrer, Milford, ML 251.5; 3. Renee Bourque, Dundas, ON, CAN 250.3. Female 45-49 -- 1. Annette Weingale, Dorr, MI, 250.3; 2. Lou Therrien, Livonia, MI, 106.5; 3. Christine Bograaf, Springfield, IL, 66.5. Female 50-54 I. Debra Stein, Catt Araugus, NY, 252.7; 2. Carol Hollingsworth, Princeton, NJ, 250.3; 3. Diane Weiss. Detroit. MI. 212.8; 4. Sally Long, East losing, MI. 121.6; 5. Nancy Henriksson, Middleville. MI. 121.6. Female 55-59 _ 1. Nancy Lange, Wyoming, MI, 296.5; 2. Sarah Weis, Montague, MA, 281.5; 3. Janice Bent. Rochester, NY, 272.8; 4. Leslie Miyasato. Lansing, MI, 121.6; 5. Mary Kay Germaine. Oakville, ON. CAN 121.6. Female 65-69 - I. Lynda Merrill-Bruce. Bay City, MI. 150.3. Male 18-24 - |. Casey Aubil, Wayland, Ml. 320.2; 2. Patrick McGettigan, Norton Shores, ML 304; 3. Austin Stephenson, Green Bay, WI, 236.5; 4. Matthew Meyer, Grand Haven. MI. 2215; 5. Jesse Sallak. Niles, MI. 207.7; 6. Dane Mishler, Crawfordsville, IN. 205.3; 7. Jordan Nicol. Delaware, OH, 205.3; 8. Jake Boley. Kalamazoo, MI. 182.8; 9. Erie Nelson. Grandville, MI, 167.8; 10. Ian Cowhey, St Louis, MO. 145.3; 11. Jonathan Kazyak. Ann Arbor, Ml. 134.1; 12. Thomas Butler, Novi, Ml, 134.1; 13. Louis Cayedito, Ann Arbor, Ml, 134.1; 14. Steven Morris, Ann Arbor, Ml, 34.4; 15. Reed Fogle, Delaware, OH, 34.4’ .ia1?5'29 ” Matthew Knott, Stow. OH. 4-0.1; 2. Keegan Greene, Indianapolis. IN. 387.7; 3. MikcGeuss, Lorest Park-IL*35L3; 4. Lee Bunker, Battle Creek, MI. 350.2; 5. m Kevin Anderson Schoolcraft, Ml. 335.2; 6. David Bocnnan. Grand Rapids. MI. 250.3; 7. Patrick AdcrhoJd East Lansing, MI. 205.3; 8. M WinfieM. IL. 167 S. M30-34 .. । c. • Ragsdale, Seattle. WA, rt7 t’ r Alc’a"der Ruch. Ada. Ml. 373.9; 3. Chad Lahey. Graml Haven, MI. 328.9; 4. Steve Rettig, Grand Haven, MI. 236.5; 5. Jason Bailey, Holland. Ml, 227.8; 6. Klaas Hoekenia, Philadelphia, PA. 227.8; 7. Jacob Spence, Indianapolis. IN, 212.5; 8. Ronald Hill Jr. Grand Rapids. MI. 205.3; 9. Ian Redfern. Troy, MI, 145.3; 10. Eugene Daniels, Grand Haven, MI. 145.3; 11. Nicholas Grala, Grand Rapids, MI. 121.6; 12. Weston Newman. Byron Center, MI. 33.6. M35-39 - 1. Brent Houk, Indianapolis, IN. 366.4; 2. Carl Ylincn, Grand Haven. MI, 357.7; 3. Jeff Schmela, Wheaton, IL, 351.4; 4. Jay Yost, Mahunet. IL, 343.9; 5. Clinton Anns, Byron Center. MI. 272.8; 6. David Kasdan, Waterford, MI, 266.5; 7. Christopher DeGraaf, Holland, MI. 265.3; 8. Andy Boryczka, Middleton, WI, 251.5; 9. Zachary Spence, Lafayette, IN, 220.3; 10. Don Sokolow, Grand Haven, MI, 220.3; 11. Matthew' Miles, Holt, MI, 206.5; 12. Christopher Cochran, Cameron, NC. 205.3; 13. Gregory Madden, West Des Moines, IA, 205.3; 14. Matthew Peterson, Gaylord. Ml. 205.3; 15. Mark Lyons, Lansing. MI, 184; 16. Scott Kramer, Greenville. Ml, 175.3; 17. Steve Wierengo, Grand Haven, MI, 175.3; 18. Brian Updike, Grand Rapids, Ml, 167.8; 19. Shawn Chadwick. Hastings. MI. 167.8; 20. Lige Hensley, Brownsburg, IN. 138.7; 21. Jason Hatton. Essexville. MI, 126.6; 22. Mike Mills, Lowell, MI, 121.6; 23. Joshua Hatton, Grand Rapids, MI, 121.6; 24. Chad Geiger, Cadillac, MI, 96.2; 25. Shawn Adamskli, Berkley, Ml, 67.6. M40-44 - I. Robert Hayley, Taylor, ML 373.9; 2. Mark Ireland, Westfield, IN, 320.2; 3. Brian Baker, Spana, Ml, 319; 4. Chris Gonnsen, Grand Blanc. Ml, 311.5*. 5. J Clayton, Powell, OH, 311.5; 6. Tony Charameda, Holland. ML 305.2; 7. David DeGraaf. Rockford. MI. 305.2; 8. Chris Brown, Washington, IN, 305.2; 9. Dean , Royal Oak, MI, 302.8; 10. James Samlow, Fruitport, MI. 296.5; 11. Miroslaw Stasiuk, Grand Rapids. Ml, 280.3; 12. Allen Murphy, Flushing, Ml, 275.2; 13. Michael Burden, Kentwood, MI, 265.3; 14. David Ringey, Beverly Hills, MI, 259; 15. Paul Stevens. Portage, MI, 251.5; 16. Charles Barnes, Kalamazoo, ML 250.3; 17. Shannon Pike, Portland. ML 250.3; 18. Russell Verlinger. Cleveland, OH, 244; 19. Guy Singer. Cleveland. OH, 244; 20. Christopher Bierman, Birmingham, ML 236.5; 21. John Gadbury, Waterford. WI. 221.5; 22. John Cook. Fishers, IN. 22L5; 23. Ross Hull Jr, Grand Rapids. Ml. 212.8; 24. Jay /Uberts, Chagrin Falls, OH. 212.8; 25. Mark Alexander, Swartz Creek, MI, 206.5; 26. Mark Sclater, Dover. OH. 205.3; 27. Eric Johnson, Worthington, OH. 169; 28. Derek A Bennett, Grand Ledge, MI, 160.3; 29. Michael Baker. Washington, IN, 160.3; 30. Douglas Campbell. Kentwood, MI, 152.8; 31. James Trout. East Grand Rapids. ML 121.6. Male 45-49 - 1. Scott Luikart. New Philadelphia, OH. 472.6; 2. James Rccob, Granger. IN. 435.1; 3. Henrik Olsen. Walkersville, MD, 435.1; 4. Robert Schaller, Algonquin. IL, 411.4; 5. Terry Arnold, Clover. SC, 387.7; 6. Jay Kilby, Los Gatos, CA. 380.2; 7. David Flora, Cable, OH. 357.7; 8. Eric Overton, Berea, OH, 357.7; 9. Otto Weyer Jr, Garden City, MI, 356.5; 10. Todd Goodman, North Royalton. OH. 328.9; 11. Jeffrey Mason, Washington, IN, 327.7; 12. Dennis Thome. Birmingham. ML 327.7; 13. Gary Waggoner. Elkridge. MD, 32 L4; 14. Michael Smith. Virginia Beach. VA. 320.2; 15. Jerome Valeo, Litchfield. OH, 319; 16. Jeff Stephens. Worthington. OH. 311.5; 17. Eric Bassler, Washington. DC, 305.2: 18. Keith Wild, Washington. IN. 304; 19. Richard Hughes. Worthington. OH. 304; 20. Terry Butcher. Portage. MI. 297.7; 21. Michael I-abadie. Byron Center. Ml, 296.5: 22. Troy Carr. Kentwood. ML 266.5: 23. Michael McGettigan, Norton Shores. Ml, 265.3; 24. Dirk Shelley, Highland Park. IL, 259; 25.. Mark Harrison. Naperville, IL. 252.7; 26. Craig Rohrer, Milford. ML 251.5; 27. Ralph Mlady Jr. Parma. OH. 251.5: 28. Gary Haves, Mason. OH, 251.5; 29. Jeff Rothley. Flint, Ml. 251.5; 30. John Lupina, Holt. MI, 250.3; 31. Peter Zippie, Lansing, ML 242.8; 32. James Supple. Holland. MI. 237.7; 33. Scott Spence, Holland, MI. 229; 34. Ken DeGraaf. Hudsonville. Ml, 229; 35. Mark Williams, Birmingham. MI. 212.8; 36. Richard Lawrence. Conneautville, PA. 206.5; 37. Dean Nicol. Delaware, OH. 205.3; 38. Joel' Alberts, Excelsior. MN. 197.8; 39. Michael Wali, Mt Airy, MD. 190.3; -10. John Willette. Cedar Springs, ML 175.3; 41. Jerry Haggerty, Hamilton, MI, 169: 42. Ralph Spooner, Holland, MI, 169; 43. Wayne Curtis. Nashville. ML 152.8; 44. David Atkins. Lakeview, Ml. 152.8; 45. AchiHeas Dorotheou. Highland Heights. OH. 145.3. Male50-54 — I. Keith Wolcott,.Charleston, IL. 403.9; 2. Wayne Panepinio, Rochester. NY. 388.9; 3. Robert Core, Bellefontaine. OH. 365.2; 4. Scott Davis. LafayctteE, IN, 357.7; 5. Ken Kloet, Muskegon. MI, 357.7; 6. Jonathan Weis, Nelson. NIL 357.7; 7. Michael Martin. Baltimore, MD, 351.4; 8. Richard Kordenbrock, Cincinnati, OH. 350.2; 9. Dan Kloet. Grand Rapids, MI, 341.5: 10. Christopher Cobum. Shaker Heights, OH, 334; 11. William Smith, Frederick, MD, 319; 12. Peter Newbury, Clarkston. MI, 319; 13. Peter Hollingsworth, Wilmington. DE. 319; 14. Terry’ Krall. Carmel. IN, 312.7; 15. Dale Hansen. Swartz Creek. ML 311.5; 16. Andrew , Princeton, NJ. 304; 17. Laikt Misikir, Ann /Xrbor, Ml. 296.5; 18. Steve Waugh. Grand Rapids. Ml. 259; 19. Glenn Dik, Rockford. MI. 230.2; 20. Alfred Christian, Dimondale, ML 227.8; 21. Tom Farris, Indianapolis, IN, 221.2; 22. Gary Berk. Ludington. ML 220.3: 23. George Raimer. Saranac, ML 214: 24. Kevin McWilliams. Muskegon. MI. 214; 25. Glenn •Foy. Indianapolis. IN. 212.8; 26. KC Oshaughnessy. Ada. Ml, 206.5: 27. Jeff Nelson. Grandville. ML 167.8; 28. Bob Parsons. St Louis, Ml. 160.3; 29. Gene Wenzel, Cleveland, OH, 160.3; 30. David Skogley, Chicago. IL, 152.8; 31. Randy Jacobs, Grand Rapids, Ml, 152.8; 32. Jonathon Schultz, Warren. Ml. 145.3; 33. Rick Pearce, Coopersville, Ml. 143.3; 34. Tim Meyer. Grand Haven, Ml, 121.6; 35. Ralph Germaine, Oakville, ON. CAN 121.6; 36. Demetrius Karos. Frankfort. IL. 121.6. Male 55-59 -• L C harles Knott. Magnolia. OH. 420.1: 2. David Mcridith, Laurel. MD. 403.9; 3. Stephen Bugbec, Pittsfield. MA. Continued next page LAST CHANCE REGISTRATION! Sign ups will be held on .. Saturday, June 25th at State Grounds Coffee House g from 10am - Noon K • 2nd grade Flag Football cost is $45. Flag practices start tn July and registration wd! only be accepted thru 6/30. 3rd - 8th grade Football and Cheerleading cost is $75: late registrations in July will be $85. No sign-ups will bo accepted in August. if you havo any questions, for football contact Va! Slaughter (269)420-1406 or valslaughtertffyahoo.com For cheerleading questions please contact Connie Williams (269)953-0505 Please visit our wcbi ito at wy/y^by^afoptbaljj^m for other information and updates! • •Scholarships will bo given to families mcetina tho qualifications and providing the proper paperwork.* Thn !' --------- thA Thornapple Kellogg High School became a tent city on Friday maht bZtnrp 24 Ho^ChaH nge^1 the‘entS W6re 9°n6 10 a ™’ (Ph°l° by Pa’r’“a Johns) ° �g ■ Tho Hastings Bannor - Thursdny. June 23. 2011 - Pago 17 Buehler in the 70s both days at the D2 State Finals being hi' ifJiXlinT Buehler said lu . pi.iston 2 s( ’ " the 70s bother1,1'hL,v. Rn’ls1 te shoulJ he h.'l P. ^()1| vaniij. Buehler. Imm I* ,, For^^ys golf team, fired » 74 1 b'ick Golt Course- He. '' i(>-holt, “nd scored a 78 re, fim* lh‘ '<».n,amcnl Anthe7<)>J^ rounds. non the O> ,,,.294.5^ lhampi. The Kalamazoo Pipe Band provided music before the start of the National 24 Hour Challenge on Saturday, June 18. (Photo by Patricia Johns) From previous page MA. 272.8; 5. Gerald Bruce. Bay City. ML 235.3; 6. James Ingles. Farmington Hills. ML 96.2. Male 75+ - 1. James Johnson. North Canton. OH. 357.7; 2. Lew Meyer. Berwyn. PA. 335.2. Recumbent Single - I John Schlitter. St Petersburg, FL, 487.6; 2. Kenneth Scott. Muskegon, ML 319; 3. Robert Palmer. Walled Lake, MI. 304; 4. Bill Schwarz. Kinderhook. NY. 257.8; 5. Geoff Madden. Plymouth, ML 205.3; 6. George Kellum. Venice. FL. 167.8; 7. Jim Kemper. Indianapolis, IN, 167.8; 8. David Towns, Belvidere. IL. 145.3; 9. Randy Johnson. Yorkville. IL, 145.3: 10. Michael O'Donnell. Hastings, ML 121.6; II. Kent Polk, Largo. FL. 11. Recumbent Tandem -- I. Abram Bangma & Rosalie Bangma. Belmong, ML 212.8. Tandem Male & Female — I. Jennifer Bixby, Lansing, Ml & Paul Danhaus. Wauisau WI, 336.4; 2. Barb Hart & John Hart. Mattawan. ML 281.5: 3. Karen Iseminger & Mark Bcttinger, Westfield, IN. 266.5; 4. Jacqueline Campbell & Michael Troxell, Swanton. OH. 236.5; 5. Gloria Wilson. /\nn Arbor. Ml & Jeff Kleckner, Commerce. MI, 206.5; 6. Beatrice Murray & Richard Murray, Madison, WI. 130. 387.7: 4. Marc Pritchard, Catt Araugus, NY, 357.7: 5. George Ammerman, Evanston. IL. 350.2: 6. Gary Trap. Grand Rapids, Ml. 350.2: 7. Bruce Walter. Lake Orion. ML 327.7: 8. Gary Michalek, Northville, MI. 327.7; 9. Bob Corman. Mountain View, CA, 326.5; IO. Erich Pagel, Grand Rapids, ML 312.7; IL Janies Hoppenrath, Hushing. ML 311.5: 12. Dieter Dauberman. Jackson. ML 311.5; 13. Dennis Jeffers. Gaines. Ml, 304; 14. David lovey. East Grand Rapids. ML 304; 15. David Mansfield. Davison. ML 296.5; 16. John Klinger. Grand Haven, ML 252.7; 17. Michael Ruch. Kentwood, ML 251.5: 18. Mike St Clair. Richland. MI, 242.8; 19. Robert Head, Evansville, IN. 236.5; 20. Ron Erdely, Brownsburg. IN, 220.3; 21. Stephen Head, Indianapolis, IN. 206.5; 22. Kenneth Lehto, Royal Oak. MI, 206.5; 23. Terrance Miles, Hastings, MI, 205.3; 24. Russ Aubil. Wayland. MI, 205.3; 25. Blair Miller. Vermontville. ML 205.3; 26. Daryl Kunz, Deerfield. IL. 200.2; 27. Thomas Black. Cleveland. OH. 175.3; 28. Roy Peche. Gastonia, NC, 175.3; 29. Matt Sauber. Geneva. IL, 167.8; 30. Scott Falconberry, Whitmore luike. ML 145.3; 31. Russell Shepard. Bellefontaine. OH. 145.3; 32. Joe Makuch, Ada. ML 121.6; 33. Ernest Newman, Saranac, ML 121.6: 34. Fred Nelson, Cedar Springs, ML 96.2; 35. Lennie Anderson, Cleveland, OH, 71.5. Male 60-64 — 1. Gene Ter Horst, Byron Center. ML 366.4; 2. Daniel Haraburda. Middleville. Ml. 280.3; 3. Glen Steen, Tillsonburg. ON. CAN. 236.5; 4. Bill Skinner, Grand Rapids. ML 220.3; 5. Daniel Updike. Greenville. ML 220.3; 6. Dennis Murphy, Traverse City. ML 220.3; 7. David Gcerf/ngs. Holland. Ml. 214; 8. Donald Spence, Marion. IN. 212.8; 9. Jim Siegel, Grand Rapids. ML 190.3; 10. Dan Fogel. Grand Rapids, Ml. 182.8; 11. David Hoekema, West Olive. Ml. 160.3; 12. Chris Shea. Grand Rapids. MI. 152.8; 13. Marc Talsma. Grand Rapids. ML 121.6; 14. Elmer Derks, Jenison. ML 119.3. M65-69 I. Gerald Huntley. Grass Lake. ML 327.7; 2. Robert Flanders. West Olive, ML 319; 3. Hadley Moore. Hastings. MI. 311.5: 4. Thomas Stewart, Des Plaines, IL. 281.5; 5. Richard Carlsen. Traverse City. Ml, 227.8; 6. Allen Holloway. Hamilton. ON. CAN. 220.3; 7. John Koza. Grant. Ml. 205.3; 8. Gene Cochran, Midland. Ml. 205.3; 9. William Rizek, Chicago. IL. 175.3; 10. Bernd Kral, Westminster, MD. 121.6; 11. Ron Berby. Mason. ML 71.5; 12. Greg Rolek, St Cloud. MN. 67. Stirring up the spaghetti sauce for the Male 70-74 - I. James Hlavka, Racine. Rotary spaghetti dinner were Paul WI. 365.2: 2. Andrzej Kurkowski. Superior Brouwers, left and Bob Bender. (Photo Twp, ML 311.5; 3. Don Stowers, Grayling, by Patricia Johns) Ml, 296.5; 4. William Ingraham, Scituate. ‘ ft i Firct time National 24 Hour rider Shawn Chadwick. 37, of Hastings rode 167 8 miles. He is standing behind the daytime totals which were posted by mtdntght (Photo by Patricia Johns) onship with s«>«4 *" “ jfers atnon„ „ DeWitt had three t l the top ten. led by Ale' J^^e was Wl,h a three-way tie >> r cc|,end\ . 471 tyier Polulak was thc « nnalmcdal- from day one and Ry’" ‘"Bloomfield HHIs 74 from day Kingsworxl was second with a ■ Kingswood was led by the Griffin Smith who shot a 70- ' Gull Lake's BO* Vandenberg, Tecumseh's Hobby nx'"'1’4- "nJ Niles’ Chris nZ all tied for «W"d **•> ’ 143. The Saxons' Danny Buehler awaits his turn to putt during Friday’s round at Forest Akers East Golf Course on the campus of Michigan State University. (Photo by Breezy Buehler) Vandenberg's day two 66 was the lowest 18hole score of the weekend, while Noble led after day one with a 68. Clio was third with a 307-302-609. Tecumseh was fourth with a 302-309-611. Big Rapids was fifth with an overall total of 615. followed by Spring Lake 618. East Grand Rapids 623, New Boston Huron 624, Gull Lake 624, Forest Hills Eastern 630, Dexter 631, South Lyon 631, Auburn Hills Avondale 631. Niles 654 and Croswell Lexington 647. The remainder of the top ten included Brett Long from Clio who tied for fifth with a 144, as well as seventh-place medalists Marcus Fry from Spring Lake and Blaze Hogan from Big Rapids who each shot a 146. Hastings’ Danny Buehler taps a putt "’’across the green on number 16'Satufday at Forest Akers West Golf Course, during the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads! Saxon girls’ basketball camps get started Monday morning lhe lutdy Saxon Summer Camp for gjr|s* basketball players will be held June 27 through July I. lhe camp will be conducted by varsity girls’ basketball coach Steve Laubaugh, with help from the high school varsity basketball players. Hie camp will feature daily skills instruc­ tion, officiated team scrimmages, and indi­ v idual contests. Hie sessions for girls entering grades 6-8 in the fall will run from 8 a.ni- until 10 a.m. >n the Hastings High School Gymnasium. I he cost to participate is $40. lhe camp for girls entering gmdes 3-5 in the fall will go from 10:30 a.m. until noon <-'ach day in the Hasting* Gonununity lulucation & Recreation Center gym. The eost to participate is $35. All players are asked to wear proper bas­ ketball attire; clean soled sh<*5’shons’ socks nnd a shin. , Registration is still being accepted at the Community Education desk lho*e with questions should call (269) 94S-44 ’4Ihosc who miss the pre-rcgb,f®t,?n Period mny sign up at the bi-ginning 1 * eamp. }une 27. f orms will be available al ,hal time. J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC ■ Saturday, August 6,h, 2011 at Hastings Country Club 4.Person Scramble • 9:00 a.m. Shot Gun Start — Cash Prizes — First... '500 • Second... '300 2 Blind Draws...'100 each _ . . — <1 Art -L Closest to the pin-Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Rattle table. I $75.00 per person includes: greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. t^Tciarey Lew Lang. Jack Hoke. Robert Carlson, Patricia Il Xrohv Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom. Tony 1! Tu kal Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel. Larrv f M-lendy Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Stronf / Dennis Storrs. Earlene Baum. Larry Baum, Dave Furrow. Judy Anderson Tom Brighton, JelT Simpson, Jack Longstreet, Gordon ironside, bur 2011 Legend is Denny O’Mara. Bonnie Meredith (269) 838-6762 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com • Facebook �III Page 16 - Thursday, Jana 23, 2011 - Tho Hastings Banner Miller Real Estate, City of Hastings hold open house for renovated apartments Thc City of Hastings, which administered the grant, and Miller Real Estate, owners of thc property, hosted an open house Friday, June 10, to showcase completion of two sec­ ond-story apartments at 149 W. State St. The apartments are located above the real estate office in downtown Hastings. Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said both units were rent­ ed before completion, which highlights the need and desire for such housing and the suc­ cess of the program. The apartments were completely rehabilitated through a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Affordable Housing Grant. One 850-squarc-foot unit is earmarked as afford­ able housing, according lo thc terms of thc grant, and thc second, with approximately 1,000 square feet of living space, is rented at market rate. Before thc MSHDA grant allowed for reno­ vation. the space above Miller Real Estate had been used for storage since lhe 1990s. “Back in the ’80s, as far back as the ‘50s, Representatives Irom filler Real Estate and the City of Hastings gather with visitors in the kitchen area of the rear two-bedroom apartment a^ove Miller Real Estate in downtown Hastings. Visitors look around the living area of the rear apartment during an open house last week. there were small efficiency apartments upstairs, but by the lime we started renova­ tions, it was rather ugly UP there to say lhe least.” said Mark Hewitt, a Realtor for Miller Real Estate. lb date, three units have been completed in downtown Hastings through the grant (the two above Miller Real Estate and one above Dick’s Barber Shop on South Jefferson Street, which is owned by Brian Tobias) and two additional units, in a different building with a different owner will be competed within the next two weeks. Two units are pending and one unit is available for application to the pro­ gram. The grant will be complete upon finish­ ing nine units. The entrance to the front apartment over Miller Real Estate leads into a galley kitchen. MATTRESS > SALE tn coastto-coast tests, more FULL > MATTRESS SETS a ■y’ I Win ’ MATTRESS s88 'id REG. $699 QUEEN SET FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 3 , $499 mai?imSmichigan. PURCHASE A QUEEN SET AND RECEIVE —FREE — ROYAL COMFORT EGYPTIAN COTTON QUEEN SHEET SET f* $39 vajin} f’ SWFOff LOCAL WORKERS. #: c, < ff * $OUKCt KING’S Electronics, Appliances & Mattresses 130 W. Stale Street, Downtown Ha stings • (269) 945-4284 Lwk,„y,ci«i>o„,c,Md»pP"«"cc*c°m Open Mori fn «■« Sal 9-5 Clowd Sun jj The bedroom of the front apartment above Miller Real Estate at the corner of Church and State streets in downtown Hastings features a view of the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Green Gables’ Tower of One’ luncheon is July 15 Anneshia Freeman, a Grand Rapids resi­ was nothing glamorous about it." dent who created a program called The Lies After about 15 attempts at rehabilitation. That Bind to help women escape prostitution Freeman decided to change her life. and drug abuse, will be the speaker during the “I was sick and tired of being broke, home­ Power of One annual luncheon Friday. July less, beaten, raped, ridiculed and mocked all 15 to benefit Green Gables Haven. day," recalled Freeman. “I was almost beaten Freeman, who spent 15 years as a prosti­ to death several times. The last lime I was tute, will share her personal journey and tell beaten by a drug dealer that I spent hundreds how she used lhe ‘power of one’ to help her­ of dollars a day with. I still have a bone that self and others. sticks up in my shoulder from when he Freeman grew up in Detroit, where she stomped me into the floor. lived with her mother, whom she described as “I was running down the street covered in an undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, and blood with my clothes half tom off me, a male family member, whom she said sexu­ screaming at the top of my lungs, ducking in ally abused her. and out of traffic ducking bullets. After beat­ She started using marijuana and drinking ing me. he went across the street to his house when she was 11 years old, and left home and got a gun. He was shooting at me as 1 ran when she was 12 to live with an older broth­ down the street. I surrendered that day." er and his family. She became pregnant at age She said she got high a few more times and 15, and her mother sent her to a girls school worked the street again in a different neigh­ in Pennsylvania. Freeman then gave birth to a borhood. but she knew that kind of life was daughter, and over the years has had three over for her. more children. “I walked away from the dope house and While Freeman was working in Chicago in prostitution for the last time on Auv 7 'UXX) ” 1985 as a 21-year-old executive secretary, she she said. ‘ ’ was introduced to cocaine. She developed a Freeman said she has been able to stay $300- to $400-a-day habit and started work­ '.'Y; f™(n,dn'8s and prostitution with the ing as a prostitute. hdpof God and a 12-step program. “It was a horrible adult re-enactment of my She has since earned an associate’s degree childhood script,” said Freeman. “I was h",^)!’>P“I'ir':'PpllC1"io" lcch"ulo» and a abused as a child. I was trained to be a prosti­ bachelor s degree in business. She is currenttute by my molester." feu “'s *8*e in bu— She said she saw drug dealers and pimps trying to enslave women by wrecking their lunF^ma" Wil! ** ,hc sPe,lk« for the noon self-esteem and by withholding or bestowing SX,™?- ............. ... a affection. She said she later realized that through pros­ titution. she was trying to make emotionally “ “b" unavailable people respond to her or like her. For more information, contact Jani. “I was trying to find some way to fix that Bergeron at Green Gables H,' ’ script.” Freeman said, referring to lhe dysfunc­ www greengableshaven.org or call 269-80^; tional lile patterns she kept repealing. " fherc � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-06-27.pdf 1780aeda6443198c01ae138775984787 PDF Text Text Villages share river, trail and Mayors Governor fights for Medicaid expansion City concerned over rental inspection See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 10 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 26 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, June 27, 2013 NEWS Gov. Rick Snyder rallies troops in Hastings BRIEFS Dixieland coming to fountain Friday The Barry County Courthouse lawn may look and certainly will sound a little like New Orleans this week when the Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band performs as part of the Fridays at the Fountain concert series. Named for the French Quarter in New Orleans, the band specializes in traditional Dixieland jazz, and will have lunchtime toes tapping when they perform on the courthouse lawn from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Formed in 1984 and operating continuously since, the Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band has a repertoire of more than 150 songs that please any audience, many songs straight from Preservation Hall in New Orleans. The group has performances scheduled this summer from South Haven to Ann Arbor. For a complete list of the band’s upcoming concerts or to contact the band, visit the website www.jfqband.com/default.html. All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free and take place from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, with a rain location at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. County to discuss building new jail The Barry County Board of Commissioners will have a strategic planning session Monday morning to discuss the possibility of building a new jail. The meeting, set to begin at 9 a.m., will discuss possible timing and a millage to support the construction. The planning session will be in the board’s meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., in Hastings Free comedy show returns Monday The monthly Moose Chuckles comedy show is a free event that will take place Monday, July 1, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. This event is free and open to Moose members and nonmembers. The public age 21 and over are welcome to attend. Featuring everything from first-time comedians to some of the best stand-up comics in the Midwest, Moose Chuckles is hosted by Hastings native Emily Allyn, who recently performed as the guest emcee at Goonie’s Comedy Club in Rochester, Minn. This month’s Moose Chuckles is taking place on Canada Day and will feature at least two Canadian comics, as well as special guest Ron Lechler, a Kalamazoo native who currently resides in Austin, Texas. Lechler is the writer and star of the short film “Ron Goes to Heaven” which is currently gaining acclaim on the film festival circuit. The Hastings Moose Lodge is located at 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Two city band concerts remain Patriotic music will ring out across the Barry County Courthouse lawn Wednesday, July 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m., as the Hastings City Band performs a free summer concert. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Barry County Enrichment Center. The July 10 concert will be the final performance of the five-week 2013 summer season. The band is comprised of about 45 instrumentalists from across Barry County and beyond. Members range from high school age and up. There is still room in the ensemble to fill out all the sections. Instrumentalists are encouraged to attend rehearsal Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the Hastings High School band room. by Doug VanderLaan Editor Health care reform in Michigan may just be a matter of who’s squeezing the lemons and how hard they’re squeezing. That’s the perspective of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder who stopped by Pennock Hospital in Hastings on Wednesday morning as part of a statewide tour promoting his Healthy Michigan program and its opportunities for the state as offered through the federal Affordable Care Act, oftentimes referred to as Obamacare. “There are a lot of negatives to the Affordable Care Act,” said Snyder in remarks made prior to a scripted meeting with an invited gathering of approximately 150 county residents, business people, and health care professionals, “but we’re taking something we don’t necessarily agree with and we’re making something out of it.” The lemons-to-lemonade plan to which Snyder referred would be state approval of $2 billion in annual federal aid for the next three years to place uninsured residents on a Medicaid program in which a primary care physician could assess their condition, develop health care goals with patients, and document progress in fending off preventable conditions. Offsetting the costs of treating those preventable conditions and the visits to hospital emergency rooms for primary care would, over time, pay for the program. “For hundreds of thousands, the idea of health care is the emergency room, which is wrong for two reasons,” Snyder told his Pennock audience, though he did mention that, being a part-time Gun Lake resident, he and his wife have used the Pennock emergency room and received excellent care. “One, it’s not good quality health care because they’re just waiting for something to become a crisis and, secondly, we’re all paying for that in our own, higher insurance premiums.” Snyder stressed the responsibility that’s Flanked by representatives from health care, business, and the local community, Gov. Rick Snyder campaigns for his Healthy Michigan plan on Wednesday. (Photos by Fred Jacobs) built into the Healthy Michigan program in which participants pay a portion of the Medicaid premium and which they can reduce by taking an active part in the management of their individualized health care plan. By undergoing a physical, developing health maintenance goals with a physician, and then document results on goal achievement, their share of the Medicaid premium can be reduced. Also speaking were Dave Baum, president of Hastings Fiberglass, Dr. Douglas Smendik, family physician; Colette Scrimger, health officer, Barry-Eaton District Health Department; Sheryl Lewis Blake, CEO, Pennock Hospital; State Rep. Michael Callton; and David C. Rhoa, president, Lake Michigan Mailers. Snyder is selling the positive aspects of the program not just because a deadline to accept the federal government’s offer of support is looming, but also because the state Senate adjourned for its summer recess without voting on the measure — even after the House of Representatives had approved it. The governor has chided Senate Republicans for taking a vacation instead of a vote and stated Wednesday that “the answer See SNYDER, page 3 Who’s got the key to The Cottages at Thornapple Manor? by Doug VanderLaan Editor Too bad Thornapple Manor — the care facility that has taken care of the medical needs of Barry County residents for more than 150 years — isn’t a nuclear power plant or an airline terminal. Maybe then it would be easier for the state to issue the Medicaid bed certification needed to open the new 23-bed dementia care unit that was ready to accept patients more than three months ago. “Your industry is more regulated than nuclear power,” Commissioner Ben Geiger told Thornapple Manor Administrator Don Haney at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, to which Haney pointed out that airlines, too, receive less oversight. “It’s so ironic,” continued Geiger, “that your Certificate of Need documents that so many people need care, yet you’re not able to open.” Haney’s appearance before the county board was to attempt some explanation for that situation but, like Haney, few could keep from scratching their heads in confusion. Much of the delay — which is costing the facility $5,400 per day in lost revenue — could be chalked up to the regulative nature of the industry and of state department inspectors, known as surveyors, according to Haney’s explanation Tuesday. Reports from survey teams who visited the facility over a three-year period resulted in care violations that were cited in an April 23 letter to Haney from Michigan Department of Community Health Analyst Marion Killingsworth denying Thornapple Manor’s request for Medicaid bed certification to open The Cottages, as the proposed dementia care unit is named. That’s where the narrative begins and where nuclear power would appear easier to understand — and operate. Following a March 2011 state policy revision, which Haney used as background introduction, a concentrated effort was made in the state to crack down on care facilities and nursing homes that had poor patient care practices, especially those facilities that had changed hands under new owners and had escaped close observation. “I was fully supportive of that,” said Haney, “but it became a law of unintended consequences.” Surveyors used a three-year “look-back” period to provide justification for several violations, most dealing with perceived paperwork discrepancies but five with direct patient care practices that Haney addressed with the commission Tuesday. In a 2010 incident and in another occurring in 2012, Thornapple Manor was issued a citation for patients who had fallen. In the first, a certified nurse assistant used an improper technique in assisting the patient to a chair. Thornapple Manor corrected the violation by retraining its entire staff, and no reoccurrence has resulted. In the 2012 incident, a resident got out of bed, fell in a hallway, and was dis- covered and assisted two minutes later. Surveyors felt two minutes was too long a period and issued a violation. In August 2012, an “immediate jeopardy” violation was issued for three cited elopements, or departures from the facility. In two cases, residents wearing “wander tags” that automatically lock the doors being attempt to exit from, were rendered inactive when the residents left through doors opened by incoming visitors. Both residents were returned to the facility within 60 seconds. The third “eloper” was a patient living at the facility while rehabilitating an implanted joint. He left to take a seat on a bench to enjoy the sunshine while waiting for his wife, who was about to arrive for her daily visit. “Every day we’re balancing the health and safety of our residents with their right to enjoy the day,” said Haney, adding — then apologizing to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf who was in attendance — “we’re not a jail.” Of the numerous paperwork violations, including statements that incident and investigative reports as well as notes from visiting hospice personnel could not be located cited in the surveyors’ inspection report, Haney, during an interview following Tuesday’s county board meeting, stated — as he did in a Banner story published Oct. 11, 2012 — that Thornapple Manor, like many medical institutions, has converted to electronic bookkeeping. The state survey team was unable, and in some instances refused, to read Thornapple Manor’s electronic records, instead opting to See MANOR, page 3 Macker returns for sophomore season No longer a rookie, the Hastings Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be “taking it to the streets” for its second season Saturday and Sunday. Hastings was named the Macker organization’s “Rookie Community of the Year” after the 2012 inaugural tournament that not only brought thousands of participants and spectators to Barry County but also showed off the area’s hospitality, cultural attractions, and business vibrancy. The red carpet will be rolled out again this year with trolley rides, a sculpture tour, music and fun surrounding the popular tournament that includes not just 3-on-3 basketball for more than 170 teams but also features the spectator-favorite slam dunk contest. Festivities begin with opening ceremonies at 8 a.m. in downtown Hastings. Games will tip off at 8:30 a.m. and hold court Saturday until the slam dunk contest and event awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Play resumes Sunday at 8 a.m. and will conclude with a trophy presentation ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. See MACKER, page 15 A Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will return to downtown Hastings Saturday and Sunday, for the second straight year. Court Street will be filled with courts, and action is also moving to State Street this year. �Page 2 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Villages share river, trail and Mayor Exchange Day Nashville village officials get a chance to see how Middleville’s community garden grows. Nashville Village President Frank Dunham (right) presents the key to the village to Middleville Village President Charlie Pullen on Mayor Exchange Day. Since Nashville and Middleville represent the western and eastern portions of Barry County, Middleville Village President Charlie Pullen presents Nashville Village President Frank Dunham with stagecoach bookends. The stagecoach is a symbol used in Middleville, recognizing the village’s history as a stagecoach stop. by Shari Carney and Julie Makarewicz Staff Writers Leaders from two bookend communities in Barry County exchanged ideas, shared success stories, and toured each others’ municipalities as part of Michigan’s Mayor Exchange. Officials from Nashville and Middleville were paired for this year’s program. Middleville made the first trip to Nashville Wednesday, June 19, and Nashville made the trip north to Middleville Friday, June 21. The first stop in Nashville was the village office for introductions and the presentation of the key to the village from Nashville Village President Frank Dunham to Middleville Village President Charlie Pullen. Guests were presented with booklets of the history of Nashville compiled by village clerk Cathy Lentz and coffee mugs compliments of Hastings City Bank. Barry County Transit’s trolley transported the group with the first stop at Putnam Park. The park has a pavilion, basketball and tennis courts, horseshoe pits, large sand area with climbing apparatus and a playground with a wooden ark. The village plans to build restrooms for the park in the near future. A quick trip west of the park was next for a drive by the water treatment plant where Nashville Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker answered questions about the 180-acre area and two ponds that cover seven and a half of those acres. Shauna Swantek, director of Putnam District Library, gave an overview of the historic library, once the residence of Charles and Agnes Putnam, built in 1884-85. The library showcases original woodwork and stained glass works from the era. A history room is housed upstairs. The tour continued across the street through the fire department and ambulance barn. The trolley then headed east for a drive-by of Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School, a view of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail just beyond the school and back into Nashville to the VFW which was once a train depot. A walk-through of the business district brought interest since four buildings are receiving facelifts through a facade grant. Lunch was served at Good Time Pizza and a tour of Moo-ville Creamery followed, dessert included. Moo-ville’s latest barn was toured, and guests learned about the company’s use of robotics in milking and feeding its herd. Middleville officials said overall they enjoyed their visit to Nashville. “I loved the number of multi-story buildings in their village,” said Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury. “It’s something we don’t have much left of in Middleville. And their library was outstanding. I think everybody was wondering how Middleville could do something like it for our community.” Middleville council member Sue Reyff said she would love to see a community library in Middleville like the one in Nashville. “It would have been my husband’s dream,” she said. “It was beautiful.” Middleville village President Charlie Pullen said the entire visit was worthwhile. “It was a good exchange of two communities in the same county, but we still have different ideas and things to share. Sometimes you don’t have to go very far to find some really interesting things.” He added the people in Nashville were fantastic hosts and said he has a newfound respect for the other side of the county. Middleville council member Ed Schellinger said he was very appreciative of being able to visit Nashville. “It’s a quaint little village. It was a very interesting visit, and it’s good to see different approaches they’ve taken,” he said. Council member Mike Lytle said it was his first trip to Nashville. “I always enjoy the mayor’s exchange. It’s just good to see how other communities work and do things. I especially like what [Nashville] is doing to remodel the old buildings.” Middleville council member Phil VanNoord said he also was impressed with the Nashville commitment to trails that mirrors Middleville’s enthusiasm. “As a trail advocate, it was nice to see them working to expand their trail and thinking of how they can connect other places just like we are,” he said. When the Nashville officials visited Middleville, they were treated to tours of the village, as well. Nashville officials heard about Middleville’s plans to redevelop Riverside Park, complete with handicap-accessible boat launches and extended trails. They heard of cooperative efforts with Thornapple Township, toured Bradford White Corporation’s expansive manufacturing facility, saw how the community garden was growing, visited Thornapple Kellogg Schools, shopped at the farmer’s market, ate at local restaurants and shopped in the village. They got to see Middleville’s portion of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail and witness how A tour of Putnam District Library is on the docket for Mayor Exchange Day in Nashville. Officials and guests from Middleville learn of the history of the library and see some of the original woodwork and stained-glass windows still remaining. Barry County Transit’s trolley is the mode of transportation in Nashville Wednesday. Village officials and guests from Middleville and Nashville are ready to see the sights of Nashville. See MAYORS, page 12 Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury explains the village Riverfront Park redevelopment plans to guests from another part of the river. Middleville council member Phil Van Noord explains plans for a mountain bike trail in Wildwood Trails Park. Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray and Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker shop at the farmers market in Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — Page 3 SNYDER, continued from page 1 Gov. Rick Snyder brings his Healthy Michigan campaign to Pennock Hospital on Wednesday. An invited crowd of some 150 residents, business people, and health care professionals listen to the promotional rally for health care offered by Gov. Rick Snyder at Pennock Hospital on Wednesday. (Photos by Fred Jacobs) Rep. Mike Callton (R-Nashville) provides a background explanation of the Healthy Michigan program that he and his House of Representatives colleagues have approved and moved on to the Senate. for me is to go to the public.” Though the lemonade Snyder squeezed from the lemons on Wednesday morning seemed to be of vintage quality, Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge), who was in attendance and was acknowledged by Snyder during the presentation, looked as if it were skunk juice. “I asked for a vote,” maintained Jones, “but [Senate Majority Leader Randy] Richardville (R-Monroe) decided not to move it forward. If I had to vote, I’d vote ‘No.’ I’m just not convinced that this isn’t a giant boondoggle. “We have Obamacare being forced on us here when everybody can sign up next year, according to Medicaid. Why this massive expansion? My fear is that, in two or three years [under Snyder’s Healthy Michigan program] we’re going to be handed a bill for $300 million to pay for this. “So, where do I find $300 million? You want me to cut revenue sharing? You want me to cut education? You want me to cut road funding, police and fire? You can’t just suddenly cut that kind of money.” Jones expressed sympathy for the uninsured and the “working poor,” but also questioned if it might be more fiscally prudent to purchase catastrophic insurance policies for the uninsured, especially when, as he pointed out, individuals who are disabled, single and pregnant, or below the federal poverty level are already included on the Medicaid rolls. As for damage to the Republican Party due to an issue that’s dividing Senate Republicans from their governor and House colleagues, Jones dismissed the possibility but also expressed some indignation at statements made by Snyder at Pennock. “I’m insulted, I’m not on vacation,” said Jones. “Every day my Facebook page tells you what I’m doing — even on Sunday after- MANOR, continued from page 1 issue a violation for “bad charting.” Of particular puzzlement to Haney and to commissioners Tuesday, was the fact that during the turbulent state surveying period, the facility has been issued consecutive five-star annual ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a national clinical standards and quality service that provides its highest five-star rating to only the top 10 percent of care facilities in the nation. That, apparently, isn’t enough for state regulators to discontinue Haney’s frustration, or that of taxpayers who support Thornapple Manor. As the conundrum of the shuttered Cottages continued to grow, Haney and a team of advisors asked the state for permission to add Medicare bed certification at Thornapple Manor’s main facility, which is now at full capacity with 138 residents. By adding beds to be occupied by Medicare-covered or private-pay residents, Haney could transfer those beds to The Cottages, allowing the new facility to open and freeing up rooms in the main facility to address a waiting list of some 14 future residents. The state, Haney reported, approved the additional Medicare bed certification and even sent Haney a bill from licensing. That licensing fee was paid nearly two weeks ago, providing what Haney thought would be a sigh of relief in at least getting the new facility open, albeit without the dementia care patients for whom it was designed. Instead, he and Thornapple Manor are back to the same waiting game with no word — or approval — coming from state officials, only assurances that every effort is being made to resolve the situation. “I’m not angry and I’m not coming out fighting,” contended Haney, “but who wants to invest $6 1/2 million in a building, hire 30 new employees, and then be told that you can’t use it? It’s absolutely backwards.” Messages requesting comment from Killingsworth, author of the April 23 letter denying certification, were not returned. Commissioners unanimously voted to send a letter of concern to area elected officials and relevant department heads after Commissioner Joyce Snow asked Haney if he thought such action might help. “I’ll take any help I can get,” responded Haney. In other business, commissioners: • Approved the appointment of Nora Hurst to a citizen at large position on the Barry County Mental Health Board for the remainder of a three-year term that expires March 31, 2014. • Approved claims in the amount of $138,597. • Approved the 2014-16 Multi-Year Implementation Plan of the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging. The plan encompasses goals, services and funding for older adults in Barry and Calhoun counties and is a key partner in implementing the plan locally through the Barry County Commission on Aging. • Received its annual update and a department report from Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission. Lamberg outlined a road and bridge maintenance situation that has reached crisis status throughout Michigan, including Barry County. As funding revenues have remained virtually the same for county road commissions since 1998, prices for asphalt and fuel have skyrocketed, leaving Barry County with $10 million in current immediate road maintenance needs and falling behind by $4.8 annually in additional work that needs to be done. “We’re doing what can be afforded rather than what needs to be done,” Lamberg told commissioners of roads and bridges that, rated on the PASER scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being a road in excellent condition, shows Barry County roads slipping from a rating of slightly below 7.5 in 1998 to today’s rating of just over 6.25. Lamberg was frank in attributing responsibility for this deterioration. “It was ineffective and lack of leadership from previous legislators,” said Lamberg. “They knew it and they chose to ignore it.” Lamberg also was skeptical of Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed funding levels in new proposed legislation and of political gridlock in a system that has raised gas taxes to fund road projects by only four cents in the past 27 years. • Received a copy of the 2012 Barry County Audited Financial statements from Kristin Saper, CPA, with Rehmann Robson of Grand Rapids. Saper said the county had been issued a “clean and unqualified opinion,” the highest level of assurance for an auditor’s report to a client. Figures used in the report, according to Saper, are sound enough to be used in making organizational and managerial decisions. The board meets next for a strategic planning session regarding the issues surrounding a proposed new jail Monday, July 1, beginning at 9 a.m. A committee-of-the-whole meeting will be Tuesday, July 2, beginning at 9 a.m. Both meetings will be conducted in the board’s meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Dave Baum, president of Hastings Fiberglass jokes about having “never been introduced by a governor before.” noons after church. And I didn’t just come back from Israel. “I don’t object to the governor going to Israel on a business trip, but I haven’t heard about any new business contracts. And why was the lieutenant govern in the Upper Peninsula when this was all being discussed? Why was it just suddenly dropped on us [Senate Republicans]? “I think the Party will be just fine. But I want the governor to know that I have no vacations planned this summer and I will be at my desk everyday unless I’m in the district meeting with constituents — and I won’t be at Gun Lake at my cottage.” Snyder may not be, either, for some time as he continues his Healthy Michigan tour with appearances today in Flint and as he cajoles senators to return to Lansing. “That’s where I need your help,” Snyder told his Pennock audience. “I hope one of the first things you’ll do is to contact your senators and convince them that they need to get active. “This can be another big step in Michigan’s comeback. Don’t get caught up in all the politics. Think about the person you might see in the emergency room today. In a year, do you “For hundreds of thousands, the idea of health care is the emergency room, which is wrong for two reasons. One, it’s not good quality health care because they’re just waiting for something to become a crisis and, secondly, we’re all paying for that in our own, higher insurance premiums.” Gov. Rick Snyder want to see that same person sitting in the emergency room with no improvement in their life? “We have a broken system, but I don’t see any losers if this is done right and I’m willing to take on the challenge. The worst answer is to do nothing.” Light show Jeff Baurs of Delton couldn’t resist a photo opportunity Tuesday evening and headed to Delton Kellogg High School where he knew the unobstructed view would provide a clear shot at the lightning that was coming from the southwest, behind the school. He said it only took two extended-exposure shots to get this photo, since the lightning all happened at once. �Page 4 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Governor and Senate leaders battle over Medicaid expansion Looking for lunch With a face, as they say, that only a mother could love, this turkey vulture sits perched above Bayne Road in Castleton Township, ready for any food that just wasn’t fast enough. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Ready to launch Do you recognize any of the youngsters in this photos taken by Barth Studio? Do you know who the presumed target is? Was this taken at the YMCA Camp? Why is the thrower so much younger than the other kids? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Apparently, the photo of the softball team that was printed in the June 20 Banner had not been published before. Even though this was its debut, the photo drew a lot of responses and many memories. Suggested dates for the photo ranged from 1944 to 1949. Maxine (Kingsbury) Lee of Cloverdale recognized the photo and herself (back row, third from the left) and sent a note identifying the rest of the Metal Tile team: (front row, from left) Barbara Kotrba, Greta Cogswell, Lottie Teusink, Manager Bill James, Ann GIVE THE GIFT OF NEWS! Buy your loved one a subscription to the best source of news covering Barry County! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. O’Conner, Louise Baldwin, Mary Lou “Pepper” Jenson, (back) Beverly Wellfare, Louise Becker, Kingsbury, Mary Lou Davis, Pat Davis, Barbara Boyne, Janice Keeler and Ruth Herzel. Barely a teenager, Jan (Keeler) Day said she was playing ball in a vacant lot near her house one summer day when she was spotted by Manager Bill James and recruited for the team. She said she was 13 or 14 at the time this photo was taken, so she guessed the date to be 1947 or 1948. “I was a kid, and these were all grown-up big people,” she recalled. Blanche (Belsito) Munjoy remembered playing softball in Hastings in the late 1940s. “We young girls were very interested in playing softball. There were several different teams: Piston Ring, Metal Tile, Strand Theater, Western Auto and maybe a few more,” said Munjoy, adding that she normally played for Western Auto, but was a sub for the Metal Tile team. “We played in Woodland, Ionia, Lake Odessa and in back of Bliss Company. They had a very nice field for us. We drew a lot of crowds, for lack of other entertainment. Also, Mr. Bob King followed our teams while acting as the announcer over the PA system.” Also fondly remembering the summer softball programs is Jan (James) Warner, daughter of the manager. Warner said she and her brother and sister all spent a lot of time at ball parks as kids. Her father, she said, was a great dad and a great coach. “I don’t know how he did it all,” she said of his coaching and work as a league commissioner. “But those ladies all loved him. He really was, like the headline said, in ‘a league of his own.’” What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. A production error last week did not provide the proper response options for online readers. This repeat is being offered. Last week: Edward Snowden, the 29-year-old government contract worker who exposed the massive government surveillance program of telephone calls and emails of millions of Americans, is being alternately described as a hero and as a traitor. Where do you put him? 57% Hero 43% Traitor For this week: Should the military continue to prosecute its own sexual abuse cases or should those cases be turned over to public civilian courts? q Allow the military to rule q Civilian courts Last week, before state senators left for summer break, they failed to take a vote on Michigan’s response to the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, even after the state House had approved a measure and even as Gov. Rick Snyder chided them to “take a vote, not a vacation.” Republican leaders dished on the governor for leaving the state on a trade mission to Israel, which he cut short to return to Lansing to lobby for what he calls his Healthy Michigan plan that would add 300,000 to 400,000 low-income Michigan residents to the Medicaid rolls. Healthy Michigan is Snyder’s response to the federal Affordable Care Act’s offer to provide $2 billion annually to the state for the first three years of the program. According to the governor, if the special legislation implementing Healthy Michigan isn’t passed soon, state legislators won’t have enough time in August when they return from their summer break to get the legislation in place before the deadline to opt in to the federal government’s offer. Senate Republicans, perhaps legitimately so, warn that the expansion could end up costing the state millions if the federal government defaults on its offer to fund the program for three years, or if, after three years, the state inherits a program that never did find a position from which it finances itself. If the state is obligated to fund Healthy Michigan, that obligation could end up competing with other important state programs, such as education and roads. The bigger problem today is that the two sides — both Republicans — are not talking to each other but throwing verbal grenades at each other from their foxholes. Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) says he believes that the proposed expansion of Medicaid is a bad idea and that it would cause the state to cut programs or be forced to add new revenue to cover its cost in later years. Thursday, Sen. Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe) refused to call a vote before the Senate left to begin its summer break, indicating that members needed more time to study the bill due to the recent changes made by the House. Though perhaps amused by the internal bloodletting on the Republican side, Democrats share concern about the situation and clock ticking toward deadline. Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) said Michigan can’t afford to drag its feet further on approving Medicaid expansion because it would bring in $2 billion in annual federal aid to the state for the next three years. It’s not my clock that’s ticking as loudly as my blood pressure. If a private company employed these senators, they would most likely be fired for failure to do their jobs. These elected officials have a responsibility to the voters to debate this issue, inform taxpayers of their concerns and all the consequences that passage of the bill might cause, then to take a vote. It’s dangerous politics, too, for a party whose governor is up for re-election next year. By stonewalling debate and a resolution to this issue, Senate Republicans are putting their leader in a predicament that doesn’t make political sense. Why would a party defy its own Republican governor without discussing an issue important to him, and which, for them, carries real reservations? Why wouldn’t it be talked out? Where is the compromise — especially within the same party? Michigan legislators are not alone on this highly controversial legislation. Presently, 13 states have decided not to participate in the Medicaid expansion program. In Mississippi, when the fight over the expansion got ugly, state Democrats decided to reject the reauthorization bill for Medicaid altogether, which means Medicaid will end totally July 1 if special legislation isn’t passed in that state to keep the present system in place. Another six states are leaning toward not participating, one state is considering taking part, and so far only 26 states and the District of Columbia have decided to support the measure. Plus, four states have decided to take part in an alternative expansion model. With just over 50 percent of states supporting the expansion, where’s the president on the issue? Why isn’t he traveling from state to state, calling for support of his national program? As taxpayers, we should be asking, if the expansion is such a good idea, why are so many states turning down the opportunity to take part in the program? No matter how you feel about his program, Snyder gets credit for at least trying to get the discussion rolling. He began a tour of the state with his first visit Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Yesterday, the governor was welcomed here in Hastings by community members at Pennock Hospital to show support for the legislation. According to the Partnership for the Future of Medicare, the future of the program is about changing behavior and outcomes — the behavior of medical technology firms (drugs, device, diagnostics, etc.) providers and patients, and thereby improving health outcomes. They went on to suggest that policymakers must get beyond simply talking about cutting entitlements and actually move to talking about making them smarter. Those eligible for the new program are people at 133 percent or less of the federal poverty level, which is defined this year with an income of $11,490 annually for a single person and $23,550 for a family of four. According to state officials, Michigan now serves 1.9 million residents. If Snyder’s program passes, it would add upwards of another 400,000 or more participants, depending on whose numbers you use. Snyder and his backers in the state House are convinced that savings to pay for the program will come in the next three years from poor and uninsured residents who use emergency rooms for their health care, instead of seeing their own doctors, developing health goals, and preventing the ills that can become costly diseases. Republican legislators are concerned about rising costs if structural changes to the Medicare program aren’t part of the plan to add more citizens. Presently, spending on Medicare and Medicaid represents around 21 percent of all federal spending and is considered the fastest growing segment of our Gross Domestic Product each year. State legislators are not only concerned about the additional costs to the state, but are questioning where the federal government expects to come up with the additional funds with a national debt hovering somewhere around $17 trillion. With the passage of national health insurance, the national debt could easily reach $20 trillion or more before the present administration leaves office, putting even more pressure on deficit reduction. And for Michigan’s employers, the estimated impact of national health care will drive up the cost of employee insurance and could impact hiring in the future. So what’s the answer? First of all, there hasn’t been enough serious debate over national health insurance, its costs and eligibility requirements. Second, jobs are what we need most — not more spending on programs that will drive up the national debt, which could stall any growth we’ve realized in recent years. According to a recent report released by 2013 Kids Count, Michigan was ranked among the 10 best states, ranking fourth, for the percent of children without health insurance, with only 4 percent not covered. Yet, Michigan ranks 37th among the 50 states for the number of children living in homes where no parent has full-time, yearround employment. The survey indicated that about 560,000 children live in poverty in Michigan and, in every category of economic well-being, Michigan’s children are in the worst shape. It’s time, leaders at all levels of government focus their attention on the economy and adding jobs. Only then will we really solve the economic problems so many Americans feel the benefits at every level of the economic ladder. I hope Snyder can convince senators to return to Lansing next week, ready to discuss this important issue. Snyder says he’s considering vetoing every bill that hits his desk until state lawmakers vote to expand Medicaid. Yet, should lawmakers return ready to determine whether Michigan should join other states in expanding Medicare? Or should they be convincing Michiganders that their resistance to support the legislation makes sense because of all the unknowns that could raise the cost of the deficit impacting our state’s economic stability for generations to come? It was nice Wednesday to hear not only Snyder present his plan, but to also have Sen. Jones in attendance and willing to offer his own perspective following the presentation. After interviewing both men, I believe that Snyder has a plan that makes sense for Michigan that, over time, will reduce health care costs for uninsured residents. It’s also something he believes he can sell in Washington as a model for how states can work with the federal government to solve this monstrous problem. In talking to Jones, his concerns are more fiscal in nature and what they will do to funds for additional programs that the legislature has been grappling with in recent years, especially roads and education. Both men have great points. Now they just need to get together to hammer out a deal that’s in the best interests for all of us in Michigan. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — Page 5 Delton residents need to discuss school wants vs. needs IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Flooding is worrisome To the editor: I am writing about Thornapple River and Thornapple Lake around Charlton Park. I read in the Hastings Banner that road work will begin on around Labor Day on the bridge between Charlton Park and M-79. My husband and I bought a home right on the Thornapple River and the beginning of the Thornapple Lake about two years ago. No one told us about the horrible flooding before we bought the home. I hear from the neighbors that this was not a regular occurrence until the dam was taken out in Nashville. Since I am new to the area I do not know how accurate this is. I am fortunate that my home has not flooded , but I worry every spring how far the water rises past our home and into the neighbors’ home. My question is can anything be done about the flooding? Can the bridge between Charlton Park and M-79 be widened to allow backup water to be relieved? Or can something be done where a dam is put back in? I realize I am not an engineer, but the home values have gone down due to flooding, and I know people down river toward Hastings have to be very tired of their homes flooding. Does any one have any suggestions? Also I would like to address if people on the river and lake can be put on a sewer system. This would greatly clean up the lake. The level of scum that arises every year in the water is awful. I do not know how to go about getting this done. Values would go up with a sewer system and the water would be cleaner. It would be wonderful. I am scared to have my children swim in the lake. Nancy Harrison, Hastings Township Beware of federal ‘extortions’ To the editor: Based on what I had heard from a diesel pickup truck driver who wisely had installed a previous decade’s exhaust system without a diesel particle trap when his truck’s diesel particle trap stalled the vehicle on a two lane road without enough shoulder to get out of the traffic lane, I knew it was inevitable that the device would kill somebody. It did as referenced in a Washington Post news story by Mark Stein, during his guest host assignment on the Rush Limbaugh radio show. The victim was driving a stolen car and had been stopped by Washington, D.C., police. He knew the car he was driving was stolen. It is possible that the police didn’t until the driver started firing a handgun at them. The driver missed, the police didn’t, and they called an ambulance. The ambulance loaded the gunshot victim and was proceeding to the hospital when the diesel particle trap warning light came on, indicating the diesel particle trap was about to obstruct and make the ambulance inoperable. The ambulance stopped on the nearest available road shoulder and another ambulance was called. The gunshot victim was transferred to the second ambulance and transported to the hospital where he arrived too late to be saved. Prior to the federally extorted diesel particle trap, diesel engines were used in ambulances because they were efficient, needed less maintenance and were more reliable. The diesel particle trap has destroyed the reduced maintenance and the reliability, turning the most efficient land transportation engine into a demonstrated killer. It’s another manifestation of the intimidating, extortionist, socialist abomination that the federal government has become. Frederick G. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. be maintenance issues that, perhaps, should have been addressed during the basic annual budget reviews some time ago. Nonetheless, I think they are true need issues and are acceptable as part of the overall proposal. I read in the June 20 Banner the article, “Layoff, pending legislation dominate Delton school business” by Seth Graves. All of the sudden, the bells, whistles and shiny things are starting to corrode with the gloom and doom of government takeover issues. Nine school staff members are now released from employment due to “a reduction in funding for Title I programs. The funding change caused a re-evaluation of personnel and funds needed to operate.” So, let’s see if I have this correct: we now have a $14.7 million tax increase to replace a repairable concession stand at the football field, to build a brand new addition of questionable need onto the high school for a new gym and fitness center (with toilets), and to tear down a perfectly good playground so we can build another one. But we do not have enough funds to retain the support staff of the school system, thereby shortchanging the students and undercutting our education system. Can you feel the frustration? If that is not enough, Superintendent Paul Blacken termed proposed state legislation allowing the state to dissolve districts that are struggling financially as “very troubling.” Currently, 55 school districts are operating at a deficit, and Delton Kellogg is on the “cusp.” Superintendent Blacken said his concern is that “this is just one more way that [the state] is taking away local control.” Here we are in Delton, all pumped up by those inspirational bond proposal calls that had proclaimed to fix our school ills, and, six weeks later, we are instantly on the cusp of dissolution because of our financial standing. How did we get there in a mere 45 days? It is very disturbing that any government entity should take control of our school sys- tem. The infinite wisdom of our school’s leadership must somehow manage budgetary issues successfully, or we are destined for that unwanted takeover. Standards should be set for all future projects and for the maintenance of current assets. Best business practices must be used in all scenarios and wide planning for any of the worst potentials. We need to recognize that both the state and federal governments are intent on full control of our schools and the opportunity to influence the fertile minds of our children. At issue today is the adoption of the Common Core, which is nothing more than a one-sizefits-all national education agenda primed and ready to dumb down all of America’s youths. The cat is out of the bag. It’s nearly impossible to put that scrappy little tiger menace back in the bag. So, what can be done with the $14.7 million windfall to reinforce our financial standing and to distance ourselves from the cusp of which Superintendent Blacken speaks? Is it too late to redirect some of the funds from the “wants” list to the “need” list? Is it legally acceptable to shift those funds? What are the spending priorities of the needs list? Are we able to seek competitive bids from local tradesmen, both union and non-union? Is there any reason our skilled trades students could not participate? Can volunteers in the community get involved? Preparation for hard times is here, and it will take wise leadership to withstand the voluminous pitfalls that are sure to come. I’m just one person with one opinion, but logic tells me that this is not the time to move forward with a wish list of bells, whistles and shiny things when our existence as a school district is literally on the cusp of dissolution. Take care of the required needs now and plan diligently for the wishes of tomorrow. Gary L. Munson, Delton Safety of Pine Lake weed treatment questioned To the editor: Pine Lake has been treated with fluridone, a water-soluble herbicide that has treated most every gallon of Pine Lake. I received the toxicity information on fluridone from the Professional Lake Management people. Does toxicity adequately address disease, reproduction, effects on hormones, adolescent development, attention deficit disorder, allergies or a host of other concerns? The government record with DDT and atrazine doesn’t fill me with confidence. In 1955, DDT was probably the most widely used pesticide in the U.S., it was banned in 1972 due to health concerns. Atrazine was introduced in 1958 and is probably the most widely used herbicide in the U.S. today. It has been banned in Europe due to health concerns. Is it coincidence that these products once thought to be safe are being banned, or does widespread use bring intense scrutiny and we find years later that pesticides and herbicides are probably not healthy for people? Atrazine seems to be an endocrine disruptor and probably affects hormones that can alter adolescent development. It has been linked with reproductive problems and low birth weights, which contribute to infant mortality. Atrazine controls weeds by disrupting photosynthesis, much like fluridone. Who would have thought that a chemical designed to alter photosynthesis could alter the sexual development of frogs? It seems atrazine may. More than 80,000 synthetic chemicals are used in the U.S., and I don’t believe that even one is regulated on the basis of its potential to affect infant or child development. Often, the adverse affects of a chemical aren’t readily apparent. Is infant mortality, the death of a child in the first year, a problem in the U.S.? I was surprised to learn that we ranked about No. 41 among 193 nations. The rate in the U.S. was about 6.7 deaths per 1,000 births; Europe had a rate of about 3.5 per 1,000. We had about 4 million births last year. That three out of 1,000 difference adds up to around 26,800 babies. Does atrazine contribute to infant mortality? Maybe, Europe chose to ban atrazine. Better safe than sorry? The chemical environment we expose our children to can affect their hormones and development, the way their brains are wired, and how they think. Just because a chemical doesn’t kill us outright or cause cancer in rats doesn’t mean it is safe for our children. I was present when a lake resident asked Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner if he would drink a glass of water treated with fluridone. The supervisor said ‘no.’ The lake owner told him he had a 30foot well and the supervisor was asking him to drink it. The owners of 288 properties signed that treatment petition and accepted the risks to their families. The owners of more than 340 properties did not sign or give their okay for the township to treat the lake or go into their homes and alter their tap water. That glass of water drawn by the lake owner will probably also contain traces of DDT, atrazine, other pesticides, other herbicides, lead, mercury and others. Many were put there legally many years ago. What will be the effect of mixing these substances? The township board chose to ignore possible future health problems and voted unanimously to treat our lake and likely alter my tap water possibly putting my family at risk. For many years, we were told DDT was fine. Today the EPA says atrazine is okay, as is fluridone. The township thought the odds favored treating the weeds. I wish it wasn’t necessary to gamble the health of my grandchildren in the bargain. Safe drinking water should be our first concern. I’ll remember that come the next election. Fracking News George Hoffman, Plainwell Vol. 9 What we call Fracking is NEW to Michigan In last week’s Banner Representative Mike Callton, referring to fracking, stated, “It has been around for more than 60 years, so needless to say it is a technology that’s been around longer than a cell phone.” This is the same line that the DEQ uses in all their presentations to shut down your fears and the resistance. Yes they have been pumping hot water, sand, and hydrochloric acid down vertical oil and gas wells for 60 years but what has people all over this country sick and upset is very different. In 1998 Mitchell Energy was the first to successfully bore horizontally and fracture shale using the “slickwater” method, it was in the Barnett shale of Texas. This was the birth of “unconventional gas” extraction that we call fracking. This NEW method does not compare with the OLD vertical fracking of limestone. It uses 100 times the amount of water mixed with hazardous chemicals at VERY high pressure. The slickwater fracture is 1 to 25 million gallons of our fresh water mixed with methanol, ethylene glycol, diesel, naphthalene, xylene, hydrogen chloride, toluene, ethylbenzene, diethanolamine, formaldehyde, thiourea, benzyl chloride, benzene,……and much more according to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 2011. These chemicals are pumped down two mile wells using many high powered semi trucks all tied together. Our Michigan well regulations were not written for this process. What makes the DEQ so sure that what has happened in PENN., W.V., TEXAS, N.DAKATA, COLORADO, CANADA…. won’t happen here? This process has only been used on 12 wells or less in Michigan and only in the last few years. The Lake Michigan Federation reported in 2001, “There is simply too little information on pollution from the large number of oil and gas wells in Michigan to understand the problem. The statewide database of oil and gas contamination…was discontinued in 1995 when the DNR and DEQ split.” Do we need this mess on our Barry County public lands? Help us win this fight with your donations. Michigan Land Air Water Defense P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: 77579520 U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. To the editor: Do you ever feel like you have been manipulated to satisfy a whimsical agenda? It’s no fun being bamboozled by fancy new ideas with all the bells, whistles and shiny things that dazzle the senses. Too often, we get the bill, but end up with no tangible substance. Before the May 7 bond proposal vote, a local telecommunications campaign reached out to nearly every resident of the Delton Kellogg school district to proclaim dire financial needs and to request that residents approve two proposals totaling $14.7 million. Sadly, the campaign was successful, since both issues were approved, albeit by a less than desirable number of voters going to the polls. What were the dire needs that called for a tax increase on every Delton Kellogg school district property owner? Let me address three: First is the demolition of the current concession stand at the football field and its replacement with a new one at a cost of $641,000. That is the equivalent of building six new three-bedroom homes and furnishing them with utilities. Is a new concession stand really necessary, and why does it cost so much? Second, is a plan to build a massive $2.4 million addition to the high school for a multi-purpose gym and fitness center with another $300,000 to add toilet facilities absolutely imperative? Third, is it a frugal idea in times of financial stress to spend $381,000 to build a new central playground with another $118,000 needed to remove the current north playground that was originally built by volunteer families not too many years ago for little to nothing in cost? Granted, some sensible projects were made part of the two proposals, such as replacement of “energy efficient boilers” in both the elementary and middle schools and the replacement of the roof for the 1994 addition made to the elementary school. To me, these appear to www.MLAWD.org Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �Page 6 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77579391 Worship Together Area Obituaries Judy Marie (Watson-Kenyon) Drake Wilma Mae McCollum Rose Marie (Pederson) Otto ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES Everybody is Somebody. Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday - Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for Toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Teen Group & Wednesday Midweek Programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Betty J. Murphy GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, June 30 - 5th Sunday Worship Hours 10:00. No Sunday School. June 30 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m. July 1 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. July 3 - HAMA 8 a.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes HASTINGS, MI - Judy Marie (WatsonKenyon) Drake of Hastings passed away June 23, 2013, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles; sons, Doug (Jani Jo), John (Elisha), Gordon (Sara); daughter, Carolyn (Tony) Pavlik; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Zachary, Kodi, Austin, Caleb, Joshua, Matthew, Samantha; great-grandson, Aaron. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gladys (Hayes) Kenyon; granddaughter, Gabrielle. Judy loved reading, cooking and spending time with her family. She worked as a tax preparer for over 20 years. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Relay for Life or to the family to help with expenses. Funeral services will be held on June 27, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings with Fr. Richard Altine. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Please share a memory with Judy’s family at www.lauerfh.com. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Betty J. Murphy, age 80, of Hastings, passed away June 22, 2013 at her son's residence. She was born July 3, 1932, the daughter of Ralph and Juanita (Johncock) Jenkins. Betty attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1951. She worked for Hastings Manufacturing from 1961 to 1993, retiring after 31 years of service. Betty loved to go to garage sales and enjoyed attending country music concerts. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Juanita Jenkins; brothers, Norman Jenkins, Ben Jenkins, Harold Jenkins and Homer Jenkins; sisters, Helen Swiger and Mary Wagner. Betty is survived by her son, Randy (Deb) Murphy of Hastings; grandchildren, Michael (Tiffany) Bryan of Dimondale, Holly Bryan of Grand Rapids, Charles (Suzette) Bryan of Trumbull, Conn, Nicolas (Davina) Bryan of Grand Rapids; 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter; sisters, Joan (Dale) Garrett of Hastings, Marveta Saleno of Florida; sister-in-law, Judy Jenkins and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Gary Newton will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville Township. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. NASHVILLE, MI - Wilma Mae McCollum, age 86, of Nashville, passed away June 22, 2013 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Wilma was born March 4, 1927, the daughter of George A. and Ethel (Little) Bass. She attended Nashville Kellogg High School, graduating in 1946. On August 24, 1946 she married her true love, Harry McCollum. They were married for 65 years, until Harry passed away in 2011. Wilma worked at Millers Ice Cream. She retired from Hastings Manufacturing after 37 years of service, at the age of 55. Wilma enjoyed working in her flower gardens and doing varied crafts. Her greatest joy was fishing with husband, Harry. Over the years, as the family grew, she took great pride in teaching her grandchildren the things she enjoyed to do. Wilma also enjoyed car races, bowling, and swimming. During her high school years, she ran track, winning district championships for four years straight. Wilma and Harry spent summers in Nashville and winters in Bonita Springs, FL. For their 50th anniversary they took a trip to the Bahamas. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Harry McCollum; parents, George and Ethel Bass, Norma Barlow, Keith Bass, Kenneth Bass, Ruby Ackley and Vonda Richards. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Linda (Glenn) (McCollum) DeLong; daughter, Donna McCollum; grandchildren, Heather J. DeLong, Angie M. DeLong, Jayson (Kirsta) Brooks, Beth M. DeLong, Donald R. DeLong, Jenny Mindte; great-grandchildren, Bria DeLong, Ashley Oles, Brittnie Stokes, Jasmine Martz (Larry Lake), Charlene Mindte, Miranda Mindte; great-greatgrandchildren, Quentine James, Brianna Rench, Aiden Mindte and brother, Leeland Bass. Memorial contributions may be made to the following: (1) Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, Hudsonville, MI, For: Guild making of prayer blankets at Blodgett Hospital or (2) Renucci House, (Hospitality House at Blodgett) or (3) Special Olympics. Visitation and funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation will take place from 1 until 2 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Norman Barlow will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Barryville Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net o sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Rose Marie (Pederson) Otto, of Middleville, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 22, 2013 surrounded by family. Rose Marie was born on August 1, 1926 to Ella (Gehrke) and Albert Pederson of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. In addition to her parents and in-laws Harold and Neva (Sherk) Otto, Rose Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, after 63 years of marriage; infant daughter, Louanne; sons newborn Robert Jay and 35-year-old Russell; brother, Thomas; and sister Marian (Pederson) Treat. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by her family: sons, John and Joni (Kuzma) and their children, Greg, Sara, Andrea; Gary and Becky (Fields) and their children, Thad and Jessi, Jared and Rachael (Logan and Elijah), Renae and Josh Rasey (Cooper and Marshall); and Lynn. Also, sisters, Sarah Styers of San Diego, Martha (Bob) Burghdoff of Hastings, and Rachel (Jim) Sutton of Broken Arrow, OK, as well as numerous relatives and friends. High school sweethearts, Rose Marie and Bob married on April 28, 1946 while she was working for Bell Telephone as an operator and he was serving in the Army. They purchased their first home and farm on Whitneyville Road in Middleville in 1950, raising their children there as well as turkeys, ducks, and growing corn. Rose Marie was the spiritual leader and backbone of the family and the farm; her consistent prayers and even temperament kept their lives running smoothly. Rose Marie was a Founder of the Women’s Aglow Fellowship in her area, serving as its president for four years. In addition to reading devotions and reading her Bible daily, Rose Marie attended weekly Bible studies and was an active member in her faith communities. Retirement years allowed Rose Marie and Bob time to travel in their motor home; they enjoyed meeting up with relatives and friends in various states and spending time together without worrying about daily chores on the farm. Funeral services will be held at BeelerGores Funeral Home Friday, June 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. at 914 W. Main Street in Middleville with Rev. Jeff Arnett officiating. Internment Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Visitation with family will be on Thursday, June 27 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice in Rose Marie’s name will be appreciated. To share memories and sign the online guest book, please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com. David L. Tonkin HASTINGS, MI - David L. Tonkin age 78 of Hastings, passed away June 20, 2013 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. David was born in Big Rapids, on January 18, 1935, the son of Laurence and Valeria (Coon) Tonkin. He attended Nashville High School, graduating in 1953. David married Arlene Whittemore on April 20, 1957. He retired from the State of Michigan Military Affairs Department and Barry County Planning and Zoning Department. David was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Leeah Tonkin and sister, Sandra Brown. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Tonkin, son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Roberta Tonkin; grandson, Clayton Tonkin; granddaughter, Nicole Tonkin; sister, Shelley Buhl; nephew, Matthew Sylvester; nieces, Julie Morgan, Robbin Loher, Katie Brown and grandniece, Laurel. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are being held. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. GIVE THE GIFT OF NEWS! Buy your loved one a subscription to the best source of news covering Barry County! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — Page 7 Remembering Larry, the hot-dog man (The following was written as a tribute to community figure Larry Hollenbeck, who died May 18) To the editor: I used to spend my Saturdays covered in paint, tired and hungry from working on my apartment houses before showing up on the usual downtown corner in Hastings where I was always warmly greeted by Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck, the hot-dog vendors. They served not just any old fare, but a hotdog that, once bitten into, snapped back with a flavor all its own. Over the years, and it had been many, Larry got to know by heart what I’d order. We would share stories of travel, local politics, health issues and even the birth of my two children who, in turn, came to be served by the smiling hot-dog team of Larry and Margaret. Larry’s hot-dog bus had grown to include his wife, some chairs, and a fancy umbrella which sometimes could be troublesome when the wind became too playful. I learned about one eventful day when Larry’s hot-dog wagon had gotten a mind to get a little ahead of and away from him as he was headed down the hill and into the downtown area to set up shop. It made for great entertainment by lunch time, but it was no laughing matter because it was Larry’s health issues that called Margaret to his side. Larry always gave me a sense of community, a sense of hope and pride for, after all, we were part of the same team — he was feeding God’s people, and I was housing them. It was, for us, a way to give back even if it was only one family at a time, though, over the years, it had become several hundreds. Feeding and housing God’s people made up our life’s work and gave us common ground, but there was another plan and path ahead for each of us after the housing market caused the bank to take my business, and Larry no longer sold hot-dogs. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV For me, these were dark days. When I was homeless and sick, I turned to my street family and they came like angels. Longtime tenants and master craftsmen pulled together to put a badly needed roof over my head. No sooner had we landed and Larry appeared with keen interest and a hearty smile. Overjoyed, I hugged him close, learning that he was going to be my new neighbor. Larry came over often to check our progress and allowed us to take buckets of water from his tap as a way to encourage us in this new undertaking. We celebrated our move in to the home with a hot-dog barbecue provided by Larry. On Thanksgiving, Larry invited us to a special dinner where others, who would otherwise celebrate alone, were gathered to break bread. I smiled and my heart was filled knowing that Larry was still doing his work and I was doing mine. We hadn’t given up, we were still treading our old common ground, just on a new path of life. Larry had stopped over some time back, and it almost seems sadly ironic that his concern was the old cemetery and how its history was of great importance. He was going off to vote and it never occurred to me that this would be the last time I would see my old friend alive as he scooted off on his moped bike. It’s with a heavy heart that I say a final good-bye to Larry, but it is also with a deep knowledge that he has heard a higher voice BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein call to him to take yet another path. Katherine Encinas, Hastings Larry and Marie Brodbeck observe 60th wedding anniversary Nancy Anders celebrating 80 years Celebrating 80 years with an open for Nancy Anders. Her children will be hosting an open house from 1-4 p.m. on July 7th at the home of Susan Parsley, 7168 Robertson Rd., Middleville. Please come and help us celebrate. Need directions? Call Kim Bender 269-945-4891. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN NORTH N:Q 7 M: K L: K Q J 10 8 K: Q J 10 9 6 WEST N: 10 6 4 3 M: 8 5 4 3 2 L: 9 5 4 2 K: --- EAST N: K 9 8 M: A J 10 6 L: 7 6 3 K: K 4 3 SOUTH: Dealer: East Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 3N North 3M 6K East Pass Pass South 2K 5K West Pass Pass In a recent online duplicate bridge tournament, this hand caused some problems for a number of the tables who played it. Bidding and making a slam are two different things. Sometimes bidding is the key, and sometimes the play of the hand is the key. When both work together, the results can be a top board and a top score. Let’s see what happened with today’s hand. South opened 1K with five clubs and 15 high-card points. Partner North used a splinter bid of 3M to show that he was short in hearts and had good support for clubs. With fifteen highcard points, North was certainly encouraging South to bid on. When South leaped to game, North pushed on to a small slam in clubs. Now to make that bid is the rest of the column. West with a pathetic-looking hand did not have much of a lead although to her credit, she did listen to the bidding and knew that leading a heart when North had announced to the table that he was short in hearts did not make good sense. As a result, West chose the other major and led the fourth down, the 3N. South played the QN from the dummy, East covered with the KN, and South won the trick with the AN. So much for trick one. South next unblocked the diamond suit by playing the AL from his hand. Playing the good JN next cleared the spades in the dummy. The 2N was led next from South’s hand, and here South played high from the trumps in the dummy, playing the QK. Leading the JK came next, and East played low. South played low, and the trick held. South was in the right spot to lead again from the dummy with the 10K, and again East played low. On the third lead of trumps, with the 9K, East was forced to cough up the KK, and South played the AK winning. The 5N from the South hand was led next and was trumped on the board with the last club there, the 6K. From there it was easy. South played the top diamonds starting with the KL, the QL, and the JL. South was able to pitch all of the losing hearts, making and claiming all thirteen tricks for a top board on this hand. All in all, this hand was played a total of 24 times. Only three of the 24 made the top score of all thirteen tricks with a 1390 score. Four of the 24 made a small slam taking twelve tricks for a score of 1370. What are the takeaways from today’s hand? Basically, the best things that a partnership can achieve together are good communication and trust. In today’s hand, South listened to his partner’s bid, and he bid sensibly reaching for a game in a minor suit. North put the partnership into a slam position, and it resulted in an excellent score for the North/South team. Well done, North and South. Bridge Notes: By the way, did you notice that if West leads a heart at trick one, the East/West team will win the first trick and limit North/South to twelve tricks instead of thirteen? Bridge is such a fun game! ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Celebrating the 4th of July … E arly nes! i l d ea D Hastings Reminder Lakewood News Maple Valley News The Sun & News Hastings Banner Be cautious of scams Advertising: by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist These days, it’s important to be cautious of scams — Internet, mail and even phone scams — that can damage your credit score and wallet. Scam artists have become shrewd. Any time someone asks for your personal information, you should be wary. Particularly cruel are swindlers who target Social Security beneficiaries. As a rule of thumb, Social Security will not call or email you for your personal information such as your Social Security number or banking information. If someone contacts you and asks for this kind of information and claims to be from Social Security, do not give out your personal information without first contacting Social Security to verify the validity of the person contacting you. It could be an identity thief on the other end phishing for your personal information. Just call the local Social Security office or Social Security’s toll-free number at 800-772-1213. If you receive a suspicious call, report it to the Fraud Hotline. Reports may be made o n l i n e , www.socialsecurity.gov/fraudreport/oig/public_fraud_reporting/form.htm or by telephone, 800-269-0271, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please include the following details: • The alleged suspect(s) and victim(s) names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and Social Security numbers; • Description of the fraud and the location where the fraud took place; • When and how the fraud was committed. • Why the person committed the fraud (if known). • Who else has knowledge of the potential violation. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. If you, or anyone you know has been the victim of an identity thief, the place to contact is the Federal Trade Commission at www.idtheft.gov or call 877IDTHEFT (877-438-4338). MONDAY, JULY 2ND AT 5PM TUESDAY, JULY 2ND AT NOON Advertising & News: News: WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD AT 5PM Classified: FRIDAY, JULY 5TH AT 2PM Will be on newsstands Wed., July 3rd 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. 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Charles (Bob) and Patricia (Sinclair) Crans will celebrate 60 years of marriage on July 5, 2013. Please join children Steven (Connie) Crans of Bangor, Mich., Krista (John) Krogel of Watervliet, Gina (Mike) Price of Freeport, Mich., Debra (Lupe) Aragon of Davenport, Fla., and James Crans of Freeport, along with their nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren at an open house July 6, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hastings Moose for memories and hugs only! Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 77579353 N: A J 5 2 M: Q 9 6 L: A K: A 8 7 5 2 Larry and Marie (Williams) Brodbeck of Lake Odessa observed their 60th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2013. They have five children: Garry and Karen Brodbeck, Denise (Larry) Spaulding, Kevin Brodbeck, Jill (Dennis) Pitz, and Tim (Tammy) Brodbeck. The couple have very much enjoyed their 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and are looking forward to two more great grandchildren this year. Charles and Patricia Crans celebrate 60 years of marriage �Page 8 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock This is fair week in Lake Odessa. The parade was set for Wednesday with grand marshals chosen by the VFW in its rotating turn with three other organizations. They are Robert Walter, Howard Heffelbower, Don Eckman, all longtime members of the post, and all World War II veterans. The fair continues with today’s events a fitting clinic, pony pulls and adult dodgeball. Tomorrow brings the beef and sheep show at 9 a.m., youth horse show at 10 a.m., goat show at 1 p.m., youth volleyball tournament at 2 p.. and the mud-a-thon, before the grandstand at 6 p.m. Then, Saturday rings more adult volleyball, the fire department pork roast, kids’ day for rides, cake fighting at 6 p.m., a euchre tournament, and at 9 p.m. the Hap Hazard concert. Sunday brings more volleyball, a washer toss tourney, the corn hole tourney, derby scramble track racing with the finale, the fire works display at 10:30 p.m. Elderberry bushes are in full blossom stage. Now is the time to spot your favorite roadside bushes if you choose to pick in the wild several weeks from now. The depot complex will be open this weekend with alumni exhibits in the museum and HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, June 27 — Movie Memories remembers Lana Turner in “The Bad and the Beautiful,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28 — preschool story time explores “animals underground,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 — no toddler story time; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. then an ice cream social Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Hours Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be many school exhibits, along with pictures from the classes that graduated from Lake Odessa High School. This is in preface to the alumni banquet which comes Saturday evening at St. Edward’s Family Center. The Ionia Chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel met Thursday of last week at the Yeomans Street home of Rosemary Rheams, under the tent. Superintendents or their representatives were present from the intermediate district, Belding, Ionia, Portland, Saranac and Lakewood. Each reported on what is happening in his district. No more cursive writing is to be taught. Some schools are making heavy use of electronic devises in school. Belding has completed all the projects made possible by its multi-million dollar bond issue from three years ago. All schools report having to do more with less state funding. Lakewood retirees were well represented. Have you noticed the huge moon this week? The Lansing State Journal gave a fine explanation for this “supermoon.” This occurs when the moon is slightly closer to the Earth than it typically is. This is most noticeable when the moon is full. This is the closest and largest full moon of the ear. Saturday, the moon will be only 221,000 miles from Earth, compared to its typical distance of 238,000 miles. The moon on Saturday will appear to be 12 to 14 percent larger than next month. This will have a distinct affect on both high and low tides on either coast. On Sunday by 1 p.m. the public landing on Jordan Lake had 30 boat trailers. The long drive from South Tasker Road to the site was loaded with trucks and trailers. This must have been a day for fishermen. Hydrangea bushes are at their best. Roses are in bloom. The front of First Congregational Church has a row of everbearing peach roses plus some reds. Both sides of St. Edwards Church and Jame’s Garden are bright with red roses. Look beyond U.S. borders for investment opportunities Are you traveling abroad this summer? If so, you won’t be alone. Increasingly, Americans seem to have gotten the “travel bug.” In fact, over one-third of the population now holds valid passports, according to the U.S. Department of State. Of course, seeing the world can help broaden our horizons in many aspects of life — including how we invest. Investment prospects now exist in every part of the planet.However, you might wonder why you should invest globally. Aren’t there enough good opportunities right here in the United States? The U.S. does indeed provide a wealth of investment choices. But you can still receive at least two key benefits from international investing. Let’s take a quick look at them: • Growth potential — As you know, the United States is a highly developed economy. That doesn’t mean, of course, that we have no “upside” here — we do, and we always will. Nonetheless, you can also find growth opportunities in foreign markets. Which ones? There’s never any one “right” answer. In one year, a particular country, or even an entire region, such as the Pacific Rim, might lead the way, as far as performance. Then, the very next year, a different country or region could top the list. Since it’s almost certainly futile to try to guess which areas will perform the best in any given year, you’re much better off looking for solid investment opportunities in all regions of the world. • Diversification — By investing internationally, you can help diversify your portfolio. The world’s financial markets are connected to each other, but they don’t always move in unison. In any given year, the U.S. markets may be down, but international markets might be doing significantly better. Consequently, if, during that year, you had only invested in U.S. companies, your portfolio would have taken a hit, but if you had spread your investment dollars around the world, your year-end results might have looked considerably different. Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses. Although international investing does provide some key benefits, it also carries some unique risks. For example, when you invest in companies based overseas, you may encounter political instability, which could threaten the financial markets of a country or an entire region. You could also experience currency risk, which means that changes in the value of the U.S. dollar, relative to foreign currencies, could harm the value of your investments. In any case, you probably won’t want international holdings to ever take up a majority of your portfolio. How much should you own? Again, there’s no right answer for everyone. Your investment mix should be based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and individual goals. And, because of the complexities involved with foreign markets, you may well want to work with a financial professional — someone with the expertise and resources to evaluate the pros and cons of international investments. By looking past U.S. borders for investment opportunities, you can expand your horizons for potential investment success. Bon voyage! This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 77579514 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION EDWARD JONES 07623782 TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of a five-year improvement project for Gun Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection and oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and contingencies. The hearing will be held at Gun Lake Chapel, 2910 Patterson Ave., Wayland, MI 49348 on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner located in 220 W. State Street in Hastings, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project to benefiting properties. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to the Gun Lake Improvement Board c/o Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Gun Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction. Gun Lake Improvement Board Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan 77579359 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on July 17, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Michael and Barbara Miller, 106 Longview, Sebring FL 33870. for Special Land Use permit for the construction of an accessory building on a vacant parcel of property pursuant to section 4.20-“Residential Accessory Buildings”. The subject property is 7588 South Crooked Lake Dr.– Delton, MI 49046 – 08-12-012-023-00 and is located in R2 zoning district. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. CITY OF HASTINGS 2. A request by Richard Johnson, 11820 Lakeway Dr., Plainwell, MI 49080, for Special Land Use permit for the construction of an addition to an accessory building exceeding the maximum size allowed pursuant to section 4.20 “Residential Accessory Buildings”. The subject property is 11820 Lakeway Dr. - Plainwell, MI 49080 – 08-12-140-004-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 496 3. A request by David Johnson, 15686 Rich Lane, Hickory Corners, MI 49060, for Special Land Use permit for the construction of an addition to a non-conforming dwelling pursuant to section 6.19 “Exception to non-conforming use expansion”. The subject property is 15686 Rich Lane, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 – 08-12-040-003-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 496 TO ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY, AND TO CREATE THE RIVERSIDE CEMETERY PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD, ADDING CHAPTER 57 TO THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 24th day of June 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77579499 4. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77579485 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — Page 9 Young director built up city band at turn of the century James Troxel directed the Hastings City Band from 1899 until his untimely death in 1911, so the band in this photo, brought in to the Banner office last week by Sherri Phillips, was presumably under Troxel’s tutelage. The Hastings City Band can trace its roots back to the mid-1850s, and recent issues of the Banner have recounted one members’ memory of the Hastings Brass Band, which, a few years after forming, marched off to the Civil War. Fast forward a few decades, and a 25-year-old man picks up the baton and builds the city band. He and the band gained notice and acclaim for just over a decade, until his unexpected death. The following was first published in the June 1, 1911, Hastings Banner. ***** This city was painfully shocked Sunday to learn of the death that morning of James Troxel, the well-known musician and band leader, a man of splendid talent and a man whose usefulness to the community was so generally recognized, and yet, whose service had been rendered in such an unobtrusive manner that few had fully realized the large place he had filled in our city’s life. He had been in poor health for many months. While his illness, weakness of the heart, was known to be serious, it had not been thought that the end was near. On the contrary, it was supposed that his condition was improving. But the very hot weather had affected him, and it is believed that his walking around a block, as he did on Saturday, overtaxed his strength. Neuralgia of the heart was the direct cause of his untimely taking off. The funeral took place from the home yesterday forenoon at 10:30, and was conducted by Rev. Geo. D. Bullen, of Reed City, at one time pastor of the Methodist church here, for whom Mr. Troxel had a great liking. He was assisted by Rev. J.W. Sheehan. The interment was in Riverside Cemetery. We will give the following obituary sketch of Mr. Troxel, which was prepared by one of his many friends, and which was read at the time of the funeral: James Troxel - An Appreciation by a friend James Troxel was born in Holland, Aug. 24, 1874, and resided there until he was 16 years of age. He attended the public schools, and for three years he was a student in Hope College in that city. In 1890, his family moved to Grand Rapids, where he took up the study of music under Professor Laughlin and Professor Wilbur Force. For a number of years he played in the opera houses of Grand Rapids, later organizing an orchestra of his own. It was while he was engaged in the study of music in that city that he met Miss Margaret Townsend, who was also pursuing her musical studies there. They were married in the month of May, 1899. They located in Hastings, and gave their attention to the musical profession. Soon after coming to Hastings, Mr. Troxel organized the Hastings City Band, and an orchestra that was wide-known as “Troxel’s Orchestra.” It was as the loved leader of these organizations that his fame as a musician became statewide. He exhibited rare qualities of leadership. Hastings had had similar organizations before his time; but the life of each was brief and quite uncertain. With Mr. Troxel at the head, the band won the state championship, and he was awarded the prize as the best band leader in Michigan – a remarkable achievement for an inland town. In a smaller territory, Troxel’s orchestra was equally well and quite as favorably known as the band; and its services were in great demand at social and festive gatherings. Anyone who is at all familiar with such positions as he filled in these organizations, which he formed and directed for so many years, well knows that they would require not only musical knowledge and ability of a high order, as well as great tact, patience, perseverance and hard work, but also that they would involve a high degree of confidence in him as a man and as a musician on the part of his associates. He was a leader and an organizer, and his long and very successful leadership in these musical organizations and their satisfactory service to the community are a high tribute to his ability as a musician and as a leader of men. And while he was devoting so much of his time and effort in the direction of the work of the band, and of the orchestra, he was also giving lessons to many pupils in violin and band instrument music, and instructing bands in other towns besides. There was no such word as fail in his lexicon. With him, to undertake was to succeed. What he attempted, he did, until failing health compelled him to cease his arduous labors. He loved to accommodate, and he could never bear the thought of disappointing anyone who depended upon him for any service. This community can scarcely realize how large a place this quiet, faithful, persistentand unobtrusive man filled in this city’s life. He rendered to it a very real and a very important service, and his place as a musical leader will be very difficult to fill indeed. Mr. Troxel was a man of simple, quiet tastes. The place he loved most, and best, was his home; and to the dear ones there was ever loyal and true. He placed a high value upon clean, true living. As a citizen he stood for the things that make for progress. He loved his friends and stood by them. He was glad always if he could accommodate and please those who needed the services he could render. And with all, he was genial and kind. He will be remembered for much good that he had done. Though not a church member, he had deep religious convictions, and as his life neared the close, he professed his love of the Master and his wish to please Him. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two sons, Shannon and Melburn, and a daughter, Virginia. There also survive him his father and mother, two brothers and two sisters, and very many friends who will ever cherish his memory. Many more directors followed Troxel, including Claude Bush, Raymond Winikenek, “Doc” Davis, A.A. Biferno, Lewis Hines, Arthur Steward and today, Joseph LaJoye. The current Hastings City Band – which now draws musicians from throughout Barry County and even beyond – gave its third concert of the season last night. The two remaining concerts will be Wednesday, July 3 and July10, at 7:30 on the courthouse lawn. In case of rain, concerts will move to the former Presbyterian Church, which was the site of the first band concert in 1858. Patriotic celebration planned at Charlton Park Games like sack races are part of the old-fashioned fun planned at Charlton Park Thursday, July 4, from noon to 5 p.m. The event is free. A pulled-pork buffet will benefit the Hastings American Legion Post. (Photo provided) A party to honor America’s independence is planned for Thursday, July 4, at Historic Charlton Park. Everyone is invited to drop by between noon and 5 p.m. for a celebration of Americana at the 31st annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and Veterans Barbecue. Parking and admission are free. A flag-raising ceremony featuring representatives from all five U.S. military branches and a speech by Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post Commander Barry Wood will take place in front of the Upjohn House at noon. Games for kids of all ages — including bean bag toss, sack races, watermelon and pie-eating contests, hay bale toss, needle in a haystack and more — will be played on the Village Green, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded to all winners. Many talented bakers will showcase their skills as they vie for the honor of being named 2013 grand champion during the annual pie contest. Local “celebrity” judges will award Charlton Park event passes and merchandise to first and second place bakers. All pies will then be auctioned off to the highest bidders, with proceeds benefiting the special event fund at Charlton Park. LARGE or small, We Ship It All! % 15 OFF Packaging For Your Next Shipment Includes Labor & Materials (Not Actual Shipping Costs) Good through June 30, 2013 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 497 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 497 TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 90-967 5(d) AND SECTION 90-961 RELATING TO TRANSIENT VENDORS was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 24th day of June 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77579501 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 Uncle Sam will also be on hand with a free treat for everyone. Sandy Schondelmayer’s all-you-can-eat pulled-pork buffet, sponsored by the Hastings American Legion, will be available from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The cost for anyone age 13 and up is $8; children 5 to 12 will be charged $5 per person, and children under 4 will eat for free. A portion of the proceeds support the local American Legion. “Guests told us they wanted more free community events, and we are happy to host this fun-filled day,” said Stacey Graham, event coordinator. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our past and present service men and women who are stationed around the world. Purchase a meal and help support veterans’ programs locally.” Come early or stay late and enjoy the beach, fishing, picnic area, hiking or boat launch, added Graham. The historic village will be open for self-guided tours. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Visit www.charltonpark.org for more information, or call 269945-3775. �Page 10 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Council expresses concern over rental inspections STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26398-DE Estate of BROOKE G. WADE. Date of Birth: July 5, 1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, BROOKE G. WADE, died May 2, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to PATRICIA HORNICK, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 20, 2013 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 PATRICIA HORNICK 2150 NEW TOWN DRIVE NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 77579437 (616) 366-1038 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 12, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Also present were 17 guests. Agenda was approved Minutes from the May 8, 2013 regular board meeting were approved Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Approved the resignation of Rebecca Kahler from the Parks Board Approved promotion of Mike Shapley to Sergeant on the Police Force Approved quote from Whitney Enterprises for fixing township hall north wall issues Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved township investments Approved quotes from KCI for printing and preparing the tax bills Approved to pay Township bills for $40,750.61 Approved Cemetery fee schedule Approved Prairieville Township Ordinance Number 146 Approved Principles of Governance Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77579487 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Farmer and Tina Farmer, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2007, and recorded on May 2, 2007 in instrument 1180009, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($149,922.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel if Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described as: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East 417.42 feet along the South line of said Section 28; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 Seconds West 417.42 feet parallel with said South line; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 Seconds West 417.42 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 27, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #424925F01 77579480 (06-27)(07-18) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of BROOKE G. WADE TRUST DATED MARCH 31, 2011. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Brooke G. Wade, who lived at 1020 South Park Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 died May 2, 2013 leaving a certain trust under the name of BROOKE G. WADE TRUST DATED MARCH 31, 2011, wherein the decedent was the settlor and PATRICIA HORNICK was named as the Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to PATRICIA HORNICK the named Successor Trustee at 2150 NEW TOWN DRIVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 20, 2013 NATHAN E. TAGG 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 269/948-2900 PATRICIA HORNICK 2150 NEW TOWN DRIVE NE 77579440 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Altisource Residential, LP, by assignment dated June 11, 2013 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars and TwentyOne Cents ($110,789.21) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 18, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/20/2013 Altisource Residential, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-81218 (06-20)(07-11) 77579381 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Robert A. Hamblin, Jr. to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 at Document Number 1108640 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $47,776.62. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: Located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan: PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 229 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST THEREON 229 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF BEING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. Which has the address of: 14999 Enzian Road, Plainwell, MI 49080. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579443 (269) 382-3703 by Fran Faverman Staff Writer There was thunder and lightning during the Hastings City Council Monday evening, but not all not the rumbling was outdoors. Some council members have expressed concern about how the condition of some rental properties in the city is being addressed through changes in the way reports are handled. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said that Professional Code Inspectors have been proceeding with the inspections in a timely fashion and submitting the reports to the city, the reports have been promptly filed without coming to the attention of the council. Mansfield said that to close the information gap, the company has agreed to file a summary rental unit inspection report every quarter. The report will list the address of each unit inspected that quarter, the compliance status of each unit following inspection, and information regarding follow-up activity for rental units not in compliance with city codes. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Pat Wilson, who lives at 410 E. Green St. in an apartment facility owned by Mark Englerth, spoke about her experience as a tenant. She detailed a list of deficiencies in her rental unit including a floor that is becoming concave, the absence of a bedroom door, a gas leak, bare electrical wires, and holes in walls that are hidden from view by scaffolding erected by Englerth. She said she had complained to Englerth and he had not corrected any of the problems. She exercised her rights under the state’s Landlord/Tenant Act and established an escrow account into which she has been paying her rent. Visibly emotionally distressed, she said Englerth responded by saying he was going to evict her for nonpayment of rent. Hastings mayor Frank Campbell and some council members said almost in unison, “He can’t do that,” and Campbell continued, “We will pursue it.” Mansfield added that PCI was involved; the property owner has been given 30 days to correct the holes in the roof. Tim Girrbach, director of public services, whose office has code enforcement responsibilities, said that he knew about the roof but was not aware of the internal issues Wilson had described. “If you get an eviction notice, bring it to city hall,” Campbell told Wilson. During the business portion of the meeting the council unanimously approved two ordinances. The first ordinance establishes the Riverside Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board and the rules and regulations for the operation of the cemetery, which becomes the property of the city on July 1. In a memo to council members, Mansfield said that arrangements for the preservation of cemetery records were being made; software for record keeping, data files, and mapping have been obtained. The second ordinance regards permits and fees for transient vendors. Hastings police chief Jerry Sarver said the department receives about six requests a year for the permit. Transient vendors operating at events sponsored or approved by the city such as Summerfest are added to the list of persons allowed to sell merchandise or services without permits. For those that do require a license the ordinance sets the fee at $10 a day. A series of agreements, bids, and contracts were also approved by the council. City clerk Tom Emery was authorized to sign an agreement extending the city’s participation in the state’s Metro Right-of-way Act, which allows the city to collect a fee from communications providers using the city’s rights-of-way for their facilities. The following bids were approved by the council as recommended by Girrbach: • Polymer from WaterSolve LLC for an estimated cost of $32,700. • Liquid chlorine and hydrofluorosilicic acid from Alexander Chemical, both at estimated costs respectively of $3,576 and $5,215. • Liquid aluminum sulfate hydrates solution from USALCO at an estimated cost of $77,938. • Phosphate/poly ortho blend from Elhorn Company at an estimated cost of $32,450. • Street-line painting in 2013 to PK Contracting Inc. for an estimated cost of $20,885. • Purchase of hot mix asphalt paving/hand paving for 2013-2014 for $32,500. • Overhaul of a pump to Peerless Midwest Inc. for $6,500; the request was amended and additional funds added to make the total $10,500. • Custodial and maintenance services for city hall and grounds to Hallifax Services for three years at a cost of $600 per week in 2013-14; $650 per week in 2014-15 and 2015-16. • Tree trimming and removal in 2013-14 to Hometown Tree Service for an estimated total of $16,300. Two additional bids by B&L Outdoor Services for lawn mowing and maintenance of city parks for a three-year contract at $890 a week for 32 weeks a year and a similar contract for the cemetery at $268 a week for 32 weeks drew some limited discussion concerning the ability of the contractor to meet his obligations. The city park contract represents an annual cost of $28,480; the cemetery contract would be $8,576 annually. Mansfield and Girrbach both said that contractors have been known to walk before; the owner said he would be able to hire additional staff as needed. The council approved the contracts. Three requests for a project and two celebrations were approved by the council. Arlene Hayward, representing the Elks Lodge, wanted permission for the organization to add fencing and dugouts to protect ballplayers at the Bob King Park. She explained the group had received a $2,000 grant to support a youth activity. DK Fence Company and the Elks will provide fencing that matches the current backstop and will construct dugouts on each side of the backstop. She added that the baseball organization supported the project. The motion to approve the project with direction from city staff was unanimous. Barry County Chamber of Commerce president Valerie Byrnes, requested by letter, approval to use Tyden Park for the annual duck race Aug. 25; as part of Summerfest activities. The third request, also by letter, came from Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro owner Michael Barnaart to allow the closure of North Jefferson from State Street north to the alley behind the Walldorff building from 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, to 2 a.m. Sunday, July 21, as part of the seventh anniversary celebration of the establishment. During his report John Hart, director of community development, said the Downtown Development Authority was considering providing incentives to merchants to keep stores open on Friday evenings as part of the effort to encourage people to dine and shop Friday evenings in Hastings. Posters advertising the promotion are being placed downtown. He added that wait staff was receiving information and training on activities and sights in Hastings to permit them to be able to offer information to visitors. Mansfield responded to some queries about the county recycling proposal that will be presented to the county commissioners. Hastings residents currently pay a fee for curbside recycling; council members wanted to know if the same residents would also be assessed for the county program. Mansfield said that at this point no decisions have been made. Campbell continued his “Mayor’s Summer of Thanks” program with a proclamation recognizing the employees of the department of public services. Campbell reading his proclamation said the department has a daunting list of responsibilities to meet in all kinds of circumstances and conditions for the physical plant and services of the City of Hastings. The proclamation also saluted the families of the 13 members of the department for the sacrifices they make. Supervisor Larry Knowles thanked Campbell and the council for the recognition. During public comment state representative Mike Callton, told the council and audience of the impending visit of Governor Rick Snyder to Hastings. He said the governor was looking for support for the proposed expansion of Medicaid in Michigan. “His visit is the result of head-butting in Lansing; he has the votes in the House but not in the Senate,” said Callton. Callton said that Rick Jones, who represents Barry County in the Senate, was opposed to the expansion. He went onto add that 1.9 million Michigan residents are currently receiving Medicaid; the expansion he estimated would add another 400 to 500,000 persons to the rolls. The next meeting of the council will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 8, in the council chambers at city hall, 201 E. State St. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 13-26418-DE In the matter of ELAINE E. HOLDEN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: JOHN HOLDEN JR., JUSTIN HOLDEN, RICHARD HOLDEN, HEATHER HOLDEN whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: PETITION FOR PROBATE. Date: 06/25/2013 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 JACK J. HOLDEN JR. 1110 MIXER ROAD HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 965-5950 77579512 Thank You Carrie and I would like to thank everyone for all the help and support we have received over the past few weeks. Our family is doing well and we are so blessed to be part of such a caring community. A special thank you to: SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 12, 2013 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Flint Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Approved to begin construction on the covered walkway at the hall, by roll call vote. Appointed Sandra James as Township Trustee to replace Trustee Hanshaw, by roll call vote. Approved to pay the MTA dues invoice for one year. Accepted the fireworks permit for Justin Gordenski. Meeting Adjourned at 9:00p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77579497 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 25, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77579415 BARRY COUNTY 911 MERCY AMBULANCE THORNAPPLE TWP. EMERGENCY SERVICES HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT NASHVILLE AMBULANCE PENNOCK HOSPITAL AND STAFF And to all of our neighbors, friends, and co-workers, thank you so much for the cards, meals and kind words of encouragement. Carrie and I would like to remind everyone to have Carbon Monoxide detectors installed in your homes if you don’t already have them. They really can save your life. Thank you Don, Carrie, Hannah, Amanda, Jacob and Nick Wilgus Prairieville Township Parks Board Immediate Opening (1 position) This term will run until the general election in November 2014 Needs to be: Resident of Prairieville Township 18 years of age or older Registered Voter Parks Board meets every 4th Monday of the Month at 7:00pm at the Township Hall Send or drop-off letter of interest and contact information by July 3, 2013 to: Prairieville Township Board 10115 S. Norris Road Delton MI 49046 Or Fax: (269) 623-3467 77579489 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas J. King, a single man and Molea A. Weaver, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146974, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($129,451.78) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 Hill Top Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to Plat recorded in Liber 5 of Plats Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 13, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-001395 77579259 (06-13)(07-04) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by NANCY V. HOMRICH, a single woman, 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to NUUNION CREDIT UNION now known as LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION, 15800 N. HAGGERTY ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170, Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 16, 2009, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Barry County on FEBRUARY 5, 2010, in INSTRUMENT NO. 201002050001078, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 57/100THS ($28,698.57) DOLLARS with interest thereon at 5.90% per annum including attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 1, 2013, AT 1:00 P.M. Local Time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Courthouse, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, aforesaid, on said mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: Commencing at the South 1 / 4 post of Section 29, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence North along the North-South 1 / 4 line of said Section, 1417.10 feet; thence South 33 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds, East 517.84 feet to the centerline of Welcome Road; thence North 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, East along said centerline, 664.48 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 27 degrees, 31 minutes, 00 seconds, West 378.01 feet; thence North 30 degrees, 44 minutes 31 seconds, West 497.05 feet; thence North parallel with said North-South 1 / 4 1ine, 475 feet more or less to the East-West 1 / 4 line of said Section; thence Easterly along said East-West 1/4 line, 320 feet more or less to a point which lies Westerly 600 feet from the Northeast corner of the West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of said Section 29; thence Southeasterly, 1140 feet more or less to a point on the centerline of Welcome Road, which lies South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West 310 feet from the intersection of said centerline with the East line of said West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 29; thence South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West along said centerline to the place of beginning. More commonly known as: 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 Harper Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 677579491 27-13 (06-27)(07-25) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Gibson, a Married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2011, and recorded on June 13, 2011 in instrument 201106130005796, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty and 90/100 Dollars ($123,330.90). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Southeastern Village No. 2, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 43. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 13, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425783F01 (06-13)(07-04) 77579217 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 36/100 Dollars ($136,497.36) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 25, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 27, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 (06-27)(07-18) 77579507 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Billy J. Smith and Lisa K. Smith, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2001 and recorded January 2, 2002 in Instrument Number 1072232, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 10/100 Dollars ($43,293.10) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 46 and 47 of William C. Shultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-002648 77578983 (06-06)(06-27) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David M. Raub, a single man and Scott Brayton, a single man, both of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated September 7, 2007 and recorded on September 17, 2007 in Instrument No. 20070917-0002073 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, the Modification of Mortgage dated March 6, 2009 and recorded on April 17, 2009 in Instrument No. 20090417-0004213 and the Modification of Mortgage dated April 10, 2011, duly executed by David M. Raub, Michael Raub and Annette Raub, and recorded on May 18, 2011 in Instrument No. 201105180005150 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 10, 2013, and recorded on January 18, 2013 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in 2013-000743, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of One Hundred FiftyEight Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($158,167.63), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 7.950%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel 1 A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan being described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Corner of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 665.96 feet along the North line of said Section 25 to the point of beginning of the following described parcel; thence South 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds east, 707.37 feet; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 330.00 feet to the West line of the East 30 acres (prorated) of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds North, 707.37 feet along said West line to the North line of said Section 25; thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. P.P. #08-10-025-006-10 which has an address of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77579229 (616) 235-5500 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN C. GUY, A SINGLE MAN, to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002, in Document No. 1092378, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,435.50), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 2 RODS ONLY OF LOT 227 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, ALSO, LOT 309 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 JPMC.001716 VA (0620)(07-11) 77579386 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Ralph Getman, currently deceased and Jackie Getman, a single woman, of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated March 12, 2002 and recorded on May 9, 2002 in Instrument No. 1080212 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 2, 2012, and recorded on August 13, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012-003171, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($37,748.67), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 9.450%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel B-2: That part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 931.05 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 386.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 247.5 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 58’16” West 386.85 feet along the South line of the North 1100 feet of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 00’00” East 241.36 feet to the place of beginning. Easement description: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: that part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East, 711.05 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 606.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 66.0 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 07’06” West 606.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00’32” East 66.0 feet to the place of beginning of this easement. P.P. #08-07-013-002-10 which has an address of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77579224 (616) 235-5500 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT – FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 12-8474-NA TO: Destiny Hall IN THE MATTER OF: Havanna Sky Gerhard, dob 06-26-2012. A hearing regarding termination of parental rights will be conducted by the court on July 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Barry County Family Court, located at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Destiny Hall personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in termination of your 77579478 parental rights. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, you damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Ronald L. Elliston and Kerry Elliston to Educational Community Credit Union dated May 7, 2010, and recorded on May 18, 2010 at Document Number 201005180004916 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $202,849.41. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: LOCATED IN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID 1/4 SECTION, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO OTHERS, VIZ: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30; FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 150 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET,THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 110 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET, THENCE WEST 330 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE WEST 480 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 649 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY IN SAID HIGHWAY 165 FEET, THENCE EAST 264 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY, 165 FEET, THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES, 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 360.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04’27’ WEST 300 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 302.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 ; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07’ 45’ EAST 300 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36’27’ WEST 302.90 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 8425 Marsh Road, Plainwell, MI 49080 During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By:______________________________ Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579242 (269) 382-3703 �Page 12 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury takes a moment to speak with Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek during Mayor Exchange Day in Nashville Wednesday. Fleury is the 2013 Athena Award Winner and Swantek the 2013 Young Athena Award Winner for Barry County. Village officials from Middleville and Nashville overlook Putnam Park in Nashville Wednesday for Mayor Exchange Day. The park is located on Main Street which is also M-66. MAYORS, continued from page 1 TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS WITH OUR WEDDING BUNDLE. PERFECT BRIDES! 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It had been more than 15 years since Nashville had been a part of a Mayor Exchange Day, said Dunham. “It was very enjoyable and quite interesting. They have a lot going on [in Middleville]. It was impressive.” Nashville Trustee Johnny Hartwell had never been to Middleville and said he looked forward to touring Bradford White. “I wish Nashville could do something like this. We need the tax base,” said Hartwell. “We have the land. I know we could support it. “Middleville is an awesome town,” said Nashville Trustee Lori Courtney. “It really seems like they have it together.” Courtney said the planning in Middleville is creative. She also said that if Nashville could have just one-half of the jobs generated by Bradford White, it would be beneficial. “We’re right on track with them,” Decker said of Middleville’s water and sewer treatment program. Decker also said he enjoyed the farmers market and would like to see one start up in Nashville. The best part of the visit to Middleville for Chief Jerry Schray was the tour of Bradford White, which he said was awesome. The farmers market realized a sale when a hanging plant went home with Schray as a gift for his wife, Kelly. Schray said he will be back to Middleville for the free Friday evening music and will bring his family. Nashville Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker explains the photographs of Nashville history to Middleville Trustee Phil VanNoord Wednesday during Mayor Exchange Day. Nashville Trustees Johnny Hartwell (from left) and Darren Fisher are looking, on as is VanNoord’s wife, Betty. Middleville Village President Charlie Pullen presents the key to the village to Nashville Village President Frank Dunham during the Mayor Exchange visit to Middleville. 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The $200 purse contained about $2,000 cash, credit cards, identification and other items. Through video surveillance tapes from the store parking lot, police identified a woman taking the purse from the cart and driving off with it. They later retrieved the purse and cash from the woman. Information for possible charges has been submitted to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review. Missing child found safely in car A 3-year-old child was found safe inside her grandparents’ vehicle after being missing a few minutes. The incident occurred June 14 about 9:20 p.m. at Moo-ville in Nashville. Police were initially called to the area for a possible intoxicated person in the road. While there, police discovered the grandparents searching for the missing 3year-old. A Hastings grandfather and grandmother were looking for the child. Police officers immediately began looking for the toddler and relaying information about the missing child. After several frantic minutes of searching, the grandparents discovered the youngster in their car, even though the grandparents said they didn’t think the toddler could even open the doors. Roto-tiller taken from front yard A 75-year-old Freeport woman reported her Roto-tiller was stolen from her yard June 14. The Roto-tiller was last seen in her front yard. Police are still investigating the incident. Cell phone comes up missing at park A Freeport woman reported theft of her son’s cell phone while at Yankee Springs State Park June 18. She told police her son left the beach area with his backpack but accidentally left his cell phone on the picnic table. When he got to the car he realized he left the phone on the table and went back to retrieve it, but it was gone. The mother used an app on her phone to trace her son’s phone to a location in Grand Rapids. She told police there was a group of males sitting near the picnic table when her son was at the beach. Police are still investigating the case. Chainsaws taken from shed A 58-year-old Bellevue woman reported theft of two chainsaws from an unlocked storage shed. She told police the chainsaws were taken sometime between Memorial Day and June 9. She reported the items stolen June 13. Both chainsaws are Stihl brands with a total estimated value of about $700. Driver leaves without paying for fuel An employee at the Fast Stop C Store in Delton reported a driver pumped $55 of diesel fuel into his truck and drove away without paying. The incident was reported June 8 at about 2:51 p.m. The employee was unable to obtain the license plate information of the vehicle. Man shot with BB gun while working outside A 54-year-old Delton man told police he believed his neighbor shot him with a BB gun. The incident was reported June 10 at 3:12 a.m. The man told police he was outside his home stacking and piling debris late at night. He told police he works third shift and is often out late at night because of the work schedule. While he was working, he told police he heard what he thought was BBs hitting the metal roof the lean-to he was working under. He said he then felt a sharp sting in his back. Police noticed a small red welt about the size of a pellet from a BB gun on his back. The man told police he did not need medical treatment. Police questioned the neighbor, who denied any involvement. Information has been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office for further review. Nashville woman arrested for false reporting of assault Driver injured in accident, faces drunk driving charges Police recovered a stolen S-10 pickup truck in Nashville after it was damaged in a traffic accident. The owner, a 69-year-old Nashville man, reported his truck stolen June 19. He told police whoever stole the truck smashed it into his shed and then backed up the vehicle and ran over his Reminder paper box. Police reported there were also indications the vehicle drove off the roadways into the neighbor’s yard before leaving eastbound on Washington Street in Nashville. The vehicle was located June 21 in a yard off Nashville Highway and it had been wrecked. Vandals damage Wayland home A 27-year-old Wayland man reported damage to a home he purchased and was cleaning. The home is located on Terry Lane, Wayland. Barry County sheriff’s deputies said it appeared someone pried open a side door and broke a window. Once inside, the suspects broke the ceiling fans and lights inside the home, tore parts out of the toilets which left the water running and flooded the kitchen and living room areas. The crawl space of the home was also flooded. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000. The incident was reported June 17. Rock breaks vehicle window A 68-year-old Nashville woman reported damage to her vehicle that was parked in front of her home. The damage was reported June 18 at about 10:30 p.m. the vehicle was located on Thornapple Lake road and a window was broken out. A rock was found on the driver’s side floor board. No other vehicles were reported damaged in the area. Alto man charged with drunk driving after accident A 19-year-old Alto man was arrested and faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a one-vehicle accident June 22. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Finkbeiner Road and Cherry Valley Road in Middleville. A man told police there was a vehicle near his backyard with its headlights shining in his home. When police arrived at about 5 a.m. they found the driver slumped over the passenger seat. Police conducted field sobriety tests and arrested the driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. Heidi Jo Taggart, 24, Hastings, pleaded guilty in May to possession of methamphetamine. An additional charge of operating or maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. Judge McDowell sentenced Taggart to five months in jail with the last three months being suspended, pending successful probation. Taggart also was placed on probation for 36 months and ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. She was given credit for 37 days served in jail. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Samantha Anne Minehart A 26-year-old Nashville woman has been arrested and charged with filing a false police report, according to information from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Samantha Anne Minehart, 26, told police May 22 that she was assaulted by a man wielding a knife as she entered a barn her home. The woman lives in Castleton Township, and officers were called to a residence on Center Road near Martin Road. Minehart told deputies she was threatened by a suspect, and after a brief struggle she reported she was cut on her neck and stomach and then stabbed. She also told police she fired two shots at the suspect as he fled the scene. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, Michigan State Police and Nashville Police officers searched the area for the suspect, but no one was found. Sheriff’s detectives re-interviewed Minehart about the alleged incident. She admitted during questioning that she made up the stories and had inflicted her own wounds. Minehart was arrested June 19 and arraigned in Barry County Court on a charge of false reporting a felony. In an earlier story about the alleged incident Samantha’s mother, Patty Minehart, said police had been called to her home on three occasions for suspicious suspects. Patty Minehart told news reporters the only reason she could imagine anyone wanting to harm her family was because her husband was a public safety officer in Kalamazoo. 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Several people injured from the fight were treated by Delton EMS and Mercy Ambulance, which responded to the scene. Police said the fight started with a group of people around a bonfire and then moved inside a home. When police arrived, they were told guns had been drawn and shots fired. Four men were arrested and face various charges, according to police reports. Douglas Allen Thomson, 29, of Delton, pleaded guilty to failure to register as a sex offender. He was sentenced in May by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell to six months in jail. The jail term is to be suspended with successful probation. He was ordered to serve 12 months of probation and was given credit for three days served in jail. He also was ordered to pay $725 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of failure to register as a sex offender was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. 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Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 �Page 14 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner TKHS celebrates college bound student-athletes by Brett Bremer Sports Editor If recent Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Hayley Balsitis had the choice between getting a guaranteed victory or being in a hard-fought battle against a varsity girls’ soccer team like South Christian or Caledonia, she’d take the tough task every time. “Winning an easy game isn’t as satisfying as winning a game you were actually challenged in and your hard work and talent have actually paid off,” Balsitis said last month in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium. Balsitis was one of eight Thornapple Kellogg seniors being celebrated for signing on to join collegiate athletic programs. She’ll continue her soccer playing days at Siena Heights University. She was honored along with Trojan teammate Demi Scott, who will be joining the Spring Arbor Women’s Soccer program. The group also included Casey Lawson, Kenzie Hamming, Brooklynn LaMange and Alexa Schipper. The Trojans also celebrated the signings of Molly Lark (Alma College/volleyball) and Aaron Ordway (Trinity International University/football) who were unable to attend the event. Balsitis and Scott weren’t the only teammates in the group. Competitive cheerleader Hamming and LaMange are both headed to cheer at Davenport University, who’s team won the All-Girl DIII title at the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Nationals this spring. “I think that having (Hamming) there will make me more confident at practice and make me more outgoing so I can show them what I can actually do and that I belong there as a freshman,” LaMange said. Both cheerleaders were all-conference performers as seniors. Hamming spent four years on the Trojan varsity and LaMange three. They helped the Trojan team to its first ever appearance in the Division 2 State Championships as juniors. “We kind of like started from the bottom and got to grow a lot as a program,” Hamming said. “That was really nice over the four years. Going to the state finals my junior year was definitely the highlight.” Hamming thinks she’ll study towards a degree in international business, while LaMange is undecided. Lawson will join that duo at Davenport, where she plans to run cross country and track. She was also a member of a state qualifying team, going to the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn with the TK varsity cross country team last fall. Lawson qualified for the Division 2 Finals in all four of her high school cross country seasons, winning state medals in her sophomore and junior seasons. She was most proud of the team accomplishments in her senior season though, placing fourth at the state finals after winning the OK Gold Conference championship. She’s been a little apprehensive at times. Alexa Schipper (clockwise from bottom right) was joined by TK-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming coach Carl Schoessel, her father Judge Mike Schipper and mother Lori Schipper as she celebrated her signing with Grand Valley State University to join the Lakers’ Women’s Swimming and Diving team. Thornapple Kellogg’s Brooklynn LaMange (from left) and Kenzie Hamming celebrate their signing with the Davenport University Women’s Competitive Cheer team with TK varsity competitive cheer coach Abby Kanitz. She wasn’t sure she’d like running when she started in seventh grade, but she was sure she liked the feeling of winning races. She wasn’t sure she’d run in college until she started getting attention from coaches during her junior cross country season. “At first I thought it would be maybe too much to handle, but then since I really love the sport I decided just to continue it,” Lawson said. While Lawson, Hamming and LaMange started in the respective sports closer to mid- Have a Printing Need? dle school, Balsitis and Schipper have been at it a little while longer. Schipper, who plans to swim for the Grand Valley State University Women’s team, started swimming with the Middleville Minnows at age seven. “My dad kind of made me and I didn’t want to. I was like oh, I was scared,” Schipper said. That feeling didn’t last long. “I loved it. I fell in love with it at the beginning and I’ve just been doing it ever since,” Schipper said. Since then she’s swam for club teams in Byron Center and East Grand Rapids, taking part in the USA Swimming program, and eventually joined the Thornapple KelloggHastings Co-op team in high school. She qualified Division 1 Lower Peninsula State Finals in the 100-yard breaststroke in each of her final three varsity seasons, and also com- “Just in AYSO with like a little Co-ed team. I think third grade I started my first Select team. Then I just kept going up,” Balsitis said. She moved up to Premier leagues at 13. “I like the competition level. I like competitiveness. I like a challenge,” she said. She has played soccer about 40 weeks a year recently, in summer and fall leagues to go along with the high school season. She was a four-year varsity player at TK. “Hayley is a terrific prospect for us,” Siena Heights University Women’s Soccer coach Scott Oliver said in a statement on the program’s website. “She has the size, talent, and brain to make a very good collegiate player. Her personality is an exact fit for our program and I cannot wait to get her involved in everything our team is doing.” Balsitis said right now she is planning on majoring in psychology. peted at the finals with various TK-Hastings relay teams. She started out swimming the freestyle and eventually got talked into trying the butterfly and the breaststroke. Her father, Judge Mike Schipper, said the first time she ever tried the butterfly was at a club meet in Zeeland. She didn’t have a time, and ended up being the only girl in her heat to start the race. Despite the lack of competition, she won the event. Schipper said the butterfly isn’t even in her meet schedule anymore. She plans to swim the 100-meter breaststroke and the 200 breaststroke for GVSU and possibly freestyle sprints. She said she’s trying to prepare for the worst so the college training regiment won’t seem so bad when she joins the GVSU team. Balsitis said she started when she was 4 years old. 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More than 50 youngsters have already signed-up and participated during the first two Monday evening sessions. The club will take this Monday (July 1) off, and then Dawson Brown takes a turn at the long jump pit during Monday’s meeting of the Maple Valley Track Club at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) before the first softballs, Frisbees or discs were flung he had some important messages. “See this cage,” Dowling said. “It’s like you guys are all at the zoo.” He pointed up to a bent pole and some dangling fence at the top of the cage around the discus competition area. “This keeps you from having a disc in the head.” From there he went on to show boys and girls how to hold a disc and how to fire off a simple throw. Dowling and varsity boys’ track and field coach Brian Lincoln have restarted the Maple Valley Track Club, which was run by pole vault coach Jerry Sessions for about seven years beginning around 1995. “I was happy (to see it come back),” Sessions said. “It produced a lot of good ath- Katie Chuhak (left) gets some pointers from Miranda Farr before a run at the pole vault pit during the Maple Valley Track Club’s meeting Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) resume with sessions July 8 and 15 before holding a final competitive meet July 22. After a warm-up period on the football field to start, youngsters ages 4 and up were split into different groups to learn track and field fundamentals and techniques. Instruction was given in sprints, middle distance running, distance running, hurdles, throws, jumps and the pole vault. Jassen Dowling led the throwers, but named all-conference first team in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this year. Danielle Kosten, Madison Neustifter and VanValkenburg were honorable mention all-conference. Call 945-9554 for more information. MACKER, continued from page 1 Druham, Morse, Salgado and Kosten were named all-district players in Division 3. Kosten set a record in goal for the Vikings, with a 1.31 goalie percentage. Pre-register by Friday for the Independence Family Triathlon The Independence Family Triathlon will be held at Algonquin Lake Saturday, July 6. The pre-registration deadline for the event is June 28, and those registering by June 28 will be guaranteed a race T-shirt. Late registration can be done beginning at 8 a.m. at the YMCA of Barry County’s Camp Algonquin beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the race. The race is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Additional shirts will be available for purchase and for late registrants while supplies last. The event begins with canoeing or kayaking to Indian Island and back, continues with a 4.2-mile bike ride around the lake and finishes with a 1-mile run/walk through the woods. Participants may complete the stages with as many family members as they’d like, but a family team must have at least two participants total. The cost is $20 for those age 18 and up by June 28, and $30 for late registration. The fee for 11- to 17-year-olds is $15 by June 28 and $25 after. The fee for those ages 10 and under is $5 by June 28 and $14 after. Registration can be done online at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org. Proceeds will help fund YMCA programs and the Algonquin Lake Community Association (ALCA) 4th of July fireworks. Volunteers are needed at the registration table at 8 a.m. on the day of the race. Volunteers are also needed at specific locations on the course at 8:30 a.m. GIVE THE GIFT OF NEWS! Buy your loved one a subscription to the best source of news covering Barry County! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. That’s the basics.” Dowling said he was inspired by Grand Ledge, which has a similar program. In Grand Ledge the athletes meet twice a week, working on skills one evening and having a meet the other. At Maple Valley, the plan is to do both things each night. They got their hour of training in Monday, but missed out on an hour of competition because of the storms. The cost is $10 to participate for the summer season, and some T-shirts are still available. The competitive meet which is scheduled for July 22 is open to any competitors, whether they’ve taken part in the club training sessions or not. The cost for non-club members to compete is $5. Awards are given nightly, and there will be medals at the final meet. Youth work on their slide step as they warm-up at the start of the Maple Valley Track Club meeting Monday evening at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking girls’ soccer team celebrates a successful year The Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team had its best offensive season ever this spring. The Viking team set a new program record with 64 goals and 60 assists. Records were set for season and career goal and assist totals. Freshman Mallory Durham set the singleseason goal scoring mark with 22, while senior Shannon Morse finished her Viking career with a record 48 goals. Morse also earned the team record for assists in a career, finishing with 28. Isabel Salgado set a single-season assist record with 13. The Vikings celebrated their season at a banquet June 3. Morse was named the team’s Most Valuable Player by her teammates. Durham earned the best offensive player award. Emily Taylor was named the best midfield player. Salgado was named the best defensive player. McKala Harmon earned the player with Most Hustle award. Brooke VanValkenburg was named the player with the Best Attitude. Alexis Johnson earned the Most Improved Player award. A pair of coach’s awards were handed out. Mallory Durham was named the team’s Rooke of the Year. VanValkenburg won the Player with Heart Award. Druham, Morse and Salgado were all letes when we had it when it first started. It gives exposure to the kids. It just got to be a little overwhelming, because I got so involved in the pole vault. It was hard to do the whole thing so I branched off into the pole vault. With this coming back, I think it’s going to grow the track program for the future. Already, we can see some kids really doing well.” He and Miranda Farr teamed up to get a large group started at the pole vault pit. Farr helped the kids find a starting point and get the proper grip on the pole while Sessions waited back by the pit to help the youngsters finish their jumps. “Mainly, we just try to get them to push the pole into the pit,” said Sessions. “How to carry the pole and just jump into the pit. That’s what we try to do in the beginning. Lake Odessa silver team wins baseball championship The silver team from Lake Odessa major baseball league wins the final tournament game against the Lake Odessa orange team, both having lost only once during the season. Pictured are (front row, from left) Chase Salgat, Gavin Willette, Lucas Tacey, Misah Mendez, Keegan Vanalstein, Gavin Salgat, (back) Coach Brad Tacey, Steven Bowerman, Cameron Gonzales, Zack VanSiclin, Hunter Stansell, Gabe Lockwood and Coach Dave Tacey. (Missing from photo is Nick Helt.) There will be 17 courts for men and women and boys and girls of all ages at this weekend’s Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in downtown Hastings. (File photo) There will also be special copmetitions running all day Saturday and Sunday, a Hot Shot competition, 3-point Shoot-Out and a free throw contest. While the games start Saturday preparations have been underway for months and will continue headingd into the weekend with meetings for volunteers and referees. The plans are to begin setting up hoops Friday morning, and moving them into the streets sometime Friday after 5 p.m. While the number of teams registered is down slightly from the inaugural event, this year court play has been expanded to State Street, the shopping and dining district between Broadway Street and Jefferson Street. The move has been made not only to provide more court-side action, but to give specators and participants the full “Downtown Hastings on the Thornapple” experience. Games will also be played on Court Street, between Broadway Street and Churst Street. Though it’s still new to Hastings, the Gus Macker Tournament has close local ties, starting 39 years ago in a Lowell driveway as a tournament between friends. It has since expanded to more than 75 cities nationwide and each year attracts an estimated 200,000 players and 1.7 million spectators. Participating teams pay an entry fee, but spectator admission is free. The registration period to participate in the basketball tournament ended Jun 17. Registered teams may sign-in and pick up wrist-bands during the early check-in period Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the old libray in downtown Hastings. Check-in will contin- ue Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon. The local organizing committee made up of Mike Brann, Pat Coltson, Janey Donnini, Jennifer Eastman, Perry Hardin, John Hart, Heather Long, Jeff Mansfield, Kathy Sheldon, Matt Spencer and Jim Wincek have again been hard at work lining up venues and equipment, sponsors and registration infrastructure in conjunction with National Macker staff members. Now that they’ve got tournament preparation and presentation down to a science, organizers are confident that “Sophomore Community of the Year” will be added to last year’s rookie recognition. Valley planning second annual alumni game The Maple Valley varsity baseball program’s 2nd Annual Alumni Game will be held Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville. The cost to participate is $35 and players will receive a T-shirt. Contact varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter at 517-726-1391 with any questions or by email at BCarpenter@mvs.k12.mi.us. Information is also available on the Maple Valley Baseball Alumni Facebook page. �Page 16 — Thursday, June 27, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lakewood Area Chorale Society entertains and is awed on trip to nation’s capitol Members of the Lakewood Area Choral Society returned Saturday, June 22, from Washington, D.C., where its member performed at several venues. The eight-day trip included visits to Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, Union Station, the National Mall and Smithsonian Institution and Museums, the National Cathedral, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and Gettysburg National Military Park and Battlefield. The group performed concerts at the Lincoln Memorial, Basilica of the National Shrine and Walter Reed Hospital. Repertoire for the concerts included familiar sacred songs, such as “Abide with Me,” “Lift High the Cross” and “It is Well with my Soul;” spirituals such as “Deep River,” “Walk Together, Children,” “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” and “He Never Failed Me Yet;” and popular tunes, including “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Unforgettable.” Newer repertoire included “Spirit of God,” “Descend Upon My Heart” and “Old Irish Blessing,” arranged by Robert C. Oster, founder and artistic director of the Lakewood Area Choral Society. Other numbers included “Sea and Shore,” specially commissioned to commemorate the group’s 25th anniversary season and written by local composer Frank K. DeWald. The concert at the basilica featured an all a capella program including two new selections, “Witness” and “Locus Iste.” The long reverberation of the basilica, as well as the thrill of singing in such a venue, will long remain in the memories of choir members, said Oster in a press release issued June 24. Although the original concert at the Lincoln Memorial had to be canceled due to heavy rain storms Tuesday, the next day, the choir obtained permission to give an impromptu concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in front of the Reflecting Pool. This also was a moving experience for choir members. In addition to performing, choral society members participated in many special events. One of the most significant was a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Pete Wilford, Paul Quigley, Al Haskin and Tom Huis, all veterans of the U.S Armed Forces, represented the Lakewood Area Choral Society in this solemn ceremony. Choir members, not only performed con- Lakewood Area Choral Society members and some of their family members pose for a photo at the Jefferson Memorial. After a scheduled performance the previous evening was canceled due to stormy weather, the Lakewood Area Choral Society gives an impromptu concert from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. certs, but also attended some of the finest likes to include works from his native land in entertainment Washington, D.C., has to offer, his programs, selected “Concerto for Oster said; among them, a revival of the Cole Orchestra” by Witold Lutoslawski, which Porter 1934 musical comedy, “Anything incorporates many Polish folk song themes. Goes” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the The audience was then treated to a special Performing Arts. The musical starred Rachel encore on the new Casavant pipe organ, York, who wowed the audience with her act- recently purchased by the Kennedy Center. ing, singing and dancing, including a 10- Russell J. Weismann, associate director of minute song and tap dance routine with the music at the basilica, presented a postlude of entire ensemble to the tune “Anything Goes.” four short works to demonstrate the range and The show, Oster said, was “delightful, deli- dynamics of the organ. cious, de-lovely.” All-in-all, it was another memorable night, For a musical experience in an entirely dif- Oster said. ferent genre, the Lakewood Area Choral The heritage of the country was brought to Society attended a concert by the National the forefront nearly every place the choir visSymphony Orchestra under the direction of ited. At the U.S. Capitol, given that it is the Krzysztof Urbanski, a graduate of the Chopin 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Academy of Music in Warsaw, Poland, who Proclamation, the new visitor center is called was the unanimous first prize winner of the Emancipation Hall, and features statues of Prague Spring International Conducting those who dedicated their lives that all people Competition in 2007. This concert featured might attain equality. Dedicated just the day the well-known “Suite No. 1” from Peer before the Lakewood group visited was the Gynt. Followed by a new piece, written by statue of Fredrick Douglass, the great orator James MacMillan in 2007-08, “Piano and freedom fighter. In the Rotunda, choral Concerto No. 3, The Mysteries of Light.” members were thrilled to see the 2010 statue Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who premiered of President Gerald R. Ford. the work in 2011, gave a masterful performA visit to Mount Vernon, George ance of this technically difficult, but beauti- Washington’s home, was another highlight on fully mysterious concerto, Oster said, based the trip. Here, members got to see the home loosely on the Luminous Mysteries of the that Washington so loved. The nation’s first rosary. For the final piece, Urbanski, who president died there in 1799 and is buried on The reverberating sounds while singing inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is something members of the Lakewood Area Choral Society will not soon forget. the estate. The gardens and buildings are being meticulously restored to the year 1799. The true scope and human cost of the Battle of Gettysburg was brought alive for the local group by expert licensed guides. One of the first stops on the tours was to the monument of the 24th Michigan Infantry of the famous Iron Brigade, who fought valiantly, Trolley Around Town with great loss of life on July 1, 1863, the first day of the three-day battle. The trip with all its sights and sounds was a wonderful experience for all. Now, the Lakewood Area Chorale Society will turn its attention to preparing for its ninth annual Follies Show, which will be presented Saturday, Sept. 28. 1120 West Green, Hastings 945-4174 FREE TROLLEY RIDES Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... 602 W. State St., Hastings 945-4800 Fridays from 6pm to 10pm Now thru August 16 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 16, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:30pm. 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State St., Downtown Hastings 269.948.9222 948-8531 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-07-03.pdf 35ec42f1cfa51665f40e927200923ade PDF Text Text Thornapple Manor gets ‘license to drive’ Celebrate nation’s birthday – and freedom Second Macker draws hundreds to Hastings See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 13 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 27 NEWS BRIEFS Celebrate independence by donating blood Communities across America celebrate Independence Day each year with fireworks, barbecues and get-togethers. And while such activities are summer favorites, citizens can add another tradition to the mix by donating blood with family and friends. Upcoming blood drives in this area include: Middleville — Friday, July 5, Yankee Springs Fire Department, 1425 Payne Lake Road, noon to 5:45 p.m. Nashville — Thursday, July 11, Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79, 1 to 6:45 p.m. Middleville — Wednesday, July 24, UAW 1002 Bradford White, 295 Washington St., noon to 5:45 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not given blood for 56 days is eligible to donate. Yarrow hosting business after hours The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host the July Business After Hours event at Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort Thursday, July 11, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Yarrow, located at 10499 N. 48th St., Augusta, offers an 18-hole golf course, conference facilities, banquet rooms and overnight accommodations. Light hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Other beverages will available for purchase. Chamber members may play golf before or after the event at discounted rates. Attendance to the Business After Hours at Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort is free of charge, and RSVPs are requested. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for a door prize of $25 in Chamber Barry Bucks. RSVP to Carol Vogt, 269-945-2454, or email carol@mibarry.com. Hawkins to discuss trail first aid The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail will welcome Dr. Larry Hawkins to its next meeting Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Hawkins will bring his experience as a doctor to the meeting and discuss first aid for the trail. Following the presentation, the group will conduct its monthly business meeting. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting, which will be at the Barry Township Hall in Delton, 155 E. Orchard St. The North Country Trail is one of the nation’s premier hiking and backpacking trails, extending 4,400 miles from New York to North Dakota. First conceived in the 1960s, it links scenic, natural, recreational, historic and cultural areas. For more information, visit the website www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 4, 2013 Jail expansion discussion gets serious by Doug VanderLaan Editor The music’s still playing, but one chair is missing. With their eye on new facilities, several community organizations are currently engaged in an elaborate and potentially expensive game of musical chairs, including one of the biggest players, the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Long aware of the need for a new jail and knowing that their eventual decision may affect other groups also considering longterm facility planning needs, commissioners spent a bit of a strategic planning session Monday discussing how to position the planning for a new corrections facility. “It’s a very delicate process, you move one piece and it affects all the other pieces,” said Commissioner Ben Geiger. “There has not been a comprehensive analysis of our needs. It would be nice to have a long-term plan for all of our facilities because it’s extremely frustrating to have a planning document that does not take into account all of our buildings and options.” Geiger’s comments came during discussion that followed Commissioner Jim Dull’s suggestion that the board consider the former Felpausch building on the east end of the downtown area for a new jail facility. “There’s a phenomenal amount of room and lots of parking,” suggested Dull, who took a tour last week with some commissioners and with Sheriff Dar Leaf who, Dull said, was in favor of the idea. “We wouldn’t have to build a new building, and we could sell the jail and the land it’s on to somebody like the hospital.” Because Pennock Hospital — which is The possibility of building a new county jail and selling the property on which the current one now stands to Pennock Hospital has been a scenario raised again during a county commission strategic planning meeting. located directly south of the jail facility on adjoining property — is also engaged in strategic planning for future growth, the idea has been discussed in the past. County Administrator Michael Brown confirmed that the county has extended overtures to the hospital. “Craig [Stolsonburg, board chair] and I met with the hospital because we knew they were doing strategic planning,” related Brown. “The hospital is an extremely important resource in the community, and we related to them that, if they felt that [purchase of the jail property] was part of their strategic planning, to approach us. “We haven’t heard back from them.” Commissioner Jim DeYoung was one who wants to hear more before making any kind of a decision. “We need to take a bigger-picture look at it,” said DeYoung. “I would like to see an independent facilitator help us to develop a See JAIL, page 11 Shell property gets approval to update by Seth Graves Contributing Writer Another welcoming outpost may soon be greeting downtown Hastings visitors from the south following Monday’s approval by the Hastings Planning Commission of a specialuse permit for demolition of the current Shell gas station at 135 E. Green St. and the construction of a bigger and more modern store to replace it. Representatives of Walters-Dimmick Petroleum spoke to the planning commission for nearly 30 minutes Monday evening. They laid out the plans on the new building, dis- See SHELL, page 2 This architectural rendering depicts the proposed new C-store at the corner of Green Street and Michigan Avenue. Tom Johnson is ‘rose’ of Hastings Rotary Club by Doug VanderLaan Editor As head of the program committee for the Hastings Rotary Club, Tom Johnson was closely involved with the Red Rose Society Award, the annual honor that goes to the club member chosen to best exemplify the Rotary motto of “service above self.” He also knew that this year’s winner was a woman. “You’re all familiar with the Rotary fourway test and that the first one is ‘Is it the truth?’” Carl Schoessel sheepishly confided to Monday’s lunchtime Rotary Club audience, “but Brad [Tom Johnson’s son] called me and asked if we could change the date of the Red Rose presentation because some family members couldn’t make the original date. “I told Brad, ‘I’ll have to talk to your dad because he’s the program chair.’ You know how inquisitive he is and he’s going to want to know why we’re changing the date.” Schoessel went on to describe how he could only overcome Johnson’s inquisition without tipping off that Johnson was the honoree by stating that members of the Red Rose recipient’s family could not make the date for ‘her’ presentation. “I do feel bad that I didn’t tell the truth,” See AWARD page 2 Tom Johnson’s family is on hand the Hastings Rotary Club’s presentation of its Red Rose Award Monday. Pleased to be sharing in the honor are (front row, from left), Karin Johnson, Micah Johnson, Sam Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Kaye Johnson, Angie Johnson, Sabrina Johnson, Sandy Weller, Georgia McKay, Ruby McKay (back) Kent Gibson, Brad Johnson, Matt Johnson, Tom Johnson, Parker Johnson, Marc Johnson, Bernie Weller, Stephanie McKay, Brian McKay, Larry Griswold and Alvina Griswold. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Township official charges extortion; county discussion hardly mute by Doug VanderLaan Editor A discussion on mute swans turned shrill even before members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners could get to Tuesday’s first agenda item on the growing threat that the invasive species is having in Barry County. “This is simple extortion,” said Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr, who started Tuesday’s opening public comment period with his description of efforts — and lack of effort on the part of the county sheriff’s department — to remove a truck from the bottom of Podunk Lake after it broke through ice in January. “The truck went in on the 25th. The sheriff investigated it on the 28th and said it would be pulled out in the spring,” began Carr, listing a number of responses that led to him making his charge. “Now [Undersheriff Bob] Baker says there’s no money to pull the truck out, and it’s got to be the guy’s insurance that pays. The guy doesn’t have any insurance.” According to an informant who called the Barry County Sheriff’s office Jan. 28 to report the incident, the truck is a 1992 Dodge Dakota 4x4 and is owned by Ryan Webb, 51, of Caledonia. When officers contacted Webb after his return from an out-of-town work assignment, he questioned why he needed to report the incident since his intentions were to pull it out in the spring. Lack of action and the pressure he’s receiving from residents has stirred Carr’s ire which, Tuesday, was largely directed at the county sheriff’s department. “Then Baker says it would cost a lot of overtime just to find the truck, and I won’t say exactly what I said to him,” Carr told the board. “I got a bass out of that lake, and I found it on my fishfinder in 20 minutes.” He went on to describe additional discussion in which he was told that the recovery operation couldn’t be done on a private lake like Podunk Lake because it would require access through a resident’s property at great possible damage to the property. “In 45 to 60 minutes I had three people lined up offering us to use their property,” retorted Carr. “Then I find out that the Department of Environment Quality had been in contact with the sheriff’s office and told them once they [the sheriff’s department] knew there were no bodies in the truck, that they [the DEQ] would pull it out.” In a conversation he had with the DEQ office, Carr said he learned the DEQ was still waiting for confirmation from the sheriff’s department. He also questioned if the truck’s driver might be receiving special favors, especially since the original charges of leaving the scene and failing to report an accident have been reduced to impeding traffic. “How can you impede traffic at the bottom of a lake?” concluded Carr. “The township is not going to tolerate this extortion. Somebody needs to step up.” Because Carr’s charge came as part of Tuesday’s public comment period and was not scheduled for discussion, the issues laid dormant until the additional public comment period offered near the meeting’s conclusion. “I understand Jim’s frustration because he’s under a lot of pressure,” Sheriff Dar Leaf told commissioners. “State law mandates a sheriff to recover bodies, but it doesn’t say anything about recovering vehicles. We do need a funding source if we go out there and recover that truck. “We’d have to send a camera down there first just to see if we even have the right equipment to bring it up. It’s a lot more than just sending a diver down, attaching a chain, and hauling it up.” In a later phone call to the Banner, Leaf also clarified that the DEQ knew within three days that the vehicle had sunk, though there was no mandate for his department to report it to the DEQ. “When the undersheriff [Baker] talked to the DEQ, they said they were going to give the owner a 10-day notification to get the truck out of the water.” About the possibility that the owner has no insurance to cover those costs, Leaf conceded that “it might eventually have to come from the taxpayers.” He downplayed Carr’s use of the word “extortion” in that scenario, however. “I wasn’t expecting so much sarcasm out of him,” said Leaf. Any distress Carr’s presentation may have caused commissioners turned to near palpitations when wildlife biologist Sara Schaefer described the burgeoning crisis posed by mute swans invading county and state waters. An extremely aggressive bird, the mute swan was introduced in Charlevoix County in 1919 and escaped without being neutered or having its wings clipped to prevent flight. The population grew to 47 birds by 1949, to 15,500 in 2010, and by 2015, is expected to reach between 19,400 and 24,200 birds. As the mute swan population grows, so do confrontations with not only the native trumpeter swan but also with humans, who, after coming too close on jet skis or kayaks, have been attacked and drowned. The birds, with growing confidence from scaring off others, show less fear when encountering adults even on shore. The mute swan sees the gentler and native Michigan trumpeter swan as a direct competitor. Because mute swans migrate for less time and less distance, they return to Michigan waterways as early as February and frighten off any competitors. In Barry County, Schaefer said, trumpeter swans won’t even attempt to build a nest if a mute swan is in the area. When discussing various ways to control the mute swan population, Schaefer said some townships have expressed interest but that the Department of Natural Resources still needs petitioned signatures of 70 percent of a lake’s owners before destroying nests and eggs or removing adult birds. The process is complicated by residents who don’t understand the destructive capability of mute swans and view population control and animal cruelty. Commissioners agreed that a board resolution to approve mute swan control over the entire county would be the most effective means of dealing with the problem but chose to have another discussion at next week’s meeting before making a final decision. “All lake associations have the right [presently] to get 70 percent of their owners to approve something like this,” maintained Commissioner Jim Dull. “That’s their Godgiven right, it’s not our place to step on them.” “But we’re talking mute swans,” retorted Commission Jim DeYoung. “I think this is the right thing to do. We’re public officials, and we need to act on behalf of the county.” Schaefer agreed to work with county administration officials to draft an ordinance for approval at the Tuesday, July 9, board meeting. In other business, commissioners recommended full board approval at the July 9 meeting of the following: • That Barry County become the fiduciary for equipment and personal protective gear provided for 23 Southwest Michigan area fire departments provided under a Region 5 Homeland Security grant. • Training and supply funds totaling $2,511 from the Michigan Citizen Corps Program Grant for use with the Barry County Citizen Emergency Response Team. • The purchase of eight countertops for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department to replace current countertops that have become stained and cannot be repaired. The $9,000 cost will be paid from the building rehabilitation fund. • To purchase carpet and hard surface flooring at the health department to replace original carpet installed in the building in 2003. The $56,784 cost will be paid from the building rehabilitation fund. • The renewal of the liability vehicle physical damage and property and crime insurance coverage policy at a cost of $288,094 for a year, through July 1, 2014. The board adjourned at 10:55 a.m. to go into closed session to discuss contract negotiations connected with a 2012-14 employee contract that allowed for re-opening to discuss wages. The board meets for its executive session Tuesday, July 9, beginning at 9 a.m. in its county courthouse meeting chambers at 220 W. State St. in Hastings. AWARD, continued from page 1 apologized Schoessel, who then, in reference to the four-way test’s second guideline added, “but I do think it worked out to be ‘fair to all concerned.’” Monday’s audience could easily forgive Schoessel, given the grace for which Johnson, in part, was honored and which he also demonstrated vividly during the presentation. Schoessel and guest presenters Randy Teegardin and Fred Jacobs helped provide a retrospective on Johnson’s life, complete with his record of service to the community, to the Rotary Club and to his family. Accompanying the accolades was also a series of amusing and endearing stories garnered from the reminisces of colleagues and the memories of his family members. “Tom never had extra money for gas, so he used to siphon gas from his dad’s car,” related Jacobs. “That became a family joke because his dad would brag about the great gas mileage the old card used to get. Tom would laugh under his breath, thinking just how much better his dad’s mileage would have been if he wasn’t sharing the gas with Tom. “Maybe Tom’s dad wasn’t very good with math, but what was the price of gas at that time — 19 cents a gallon?” Numbers played a major part in Johnson’s life, born the youngest of five children in Muskegon who quit school after the 10th grade to join the Navy. But Johnson used his veteran benefits after leaving the Navy to get a college education and build an accounting business that he recently passed on to his son. He also served his community, especially through the Rotary Club, where he achieved its highest honor, the Paul Harris Fellow. “The Red Rose Society Award originated His sons provide many of the roses that Rotary Club member and Red Rose Society honoree Tom Johnson enjoys today. With Johnson are (from left) Brad Johnson, Tom, Marc Johnson, and Tom McKay. right here in District 6360 in 1945,” related Schoessel, telling the story when, after three Rotary Club members had died within a short period, a district governor wondered why wait until after people have left to say nice things about them and to them. Monday, the Hastings Rotary Club answered that question with hugs, handshakes, and roses for one its most valued members. Rotary changing of the guard New Rotary Club President Margie Haas receives her pin as incoming president for the 2013-14 Rotary Club year. Haas cited the long history of community leaders as her motivation to be a servant leader and to continue in her “pitbull” fashion to set goals, carry out action plans and build a bright future. Thornapple Manor gets its ‘license to drive’ by Doug VanderLaan Editor The frustrating political drama that mothballed the newly constructed 23-bed dementia care unit known as The Cottages at Thornapple Manor for more than three months has ended. Officials at the county-owned medical care facility received the final approval for licensure from the state’s Bureau of Health Systems Monday and immediately began transitioning residents to open the facility. “I got an email from our attorney on Monday that they needed information,” related Don Haney, Thornapple Manor administrator, said in an interview Tuesday, “and then an email from Lt. Gov. Brian Calley’s office requesting more information. I was told that if we could get it to them yesterday a quick decision could be made.” Haney credits Calley’s office and Bureau of Health Systems Director Carol Engel with putting to rest a bizarre and baffling scenario in which the facility passed all tests and inspections but, after dedication of the building March 28, was denied its final step, licensure of Medicaid certified beds for which The Cottages was intended. Though he carefully respected the chain of command for his industry and for state government operations, Haney went public with his request for assistance at the June 25 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners after an April 23 letter to Haney from the Department of Community Health was referenced in the June 20 issue of the Hastings Banner. Commissioners immediately directed County Administrator Michael Brown and County Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg to compose a letter of concern to legislators and associated state departments after Haney told them “I’ll take all the help I can get.” The help came riding to the front lines this week, allowing The Cottages to implement an alternative plan from the one denied in the April 23 letter, but which accomplishes the same result. Under what Haney calls “Plan B,” the state Monday approved a Thornapple Manor expansion of beds certified for Medicare Part A recipients and for private-pay residents. The state also approved a transfer of 23 beds from the rehabilitation unit at Thornapple Manor — beds carrying Medicare Part A and Medicaid certification — to The Cottages, thereby allowing residence by patients for which the facility was designed, Medicaid dementia patients. “We’ll have a conversation with our attorneys whether we continue to pursue Plan A,” said Haney of the original state request for the certification of 23 additional Medicaid-certified beds, “but I don’t know what the timing or the expense of that would be. “In August 2014, assuming a clean audit and annual survey, we can reapply again for those 23 beds. Right now, we’re just celebrating getting our residents moved in. There was a big sense of relief in the building this morning.” Haney deferred credit for the patience in waiting for the state approval to his staff. “We had to stay focused on our residents and their needs,” he concluded. “If we stay focused on that, we’ll have no problems.” New priest appointed to local parishes Rev. Philip Stephan, MSFS Rev. Philip Stephan, with the order Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, has been appointed pastor at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings and St. Cyril in Nashville. He is currently the parochial vicar at St. Monica in Kalamazoo, said Terry Hageman, associate director of communications for the diocese, and is expected to begin serving the local parishes in August. Father Richard Altine is transferring to Buchanan at the end of July. SHELL, continued from page 1 cussed impacts to the community and shared roadway concerns. “What we plan to do is demo[lish] the existing gas station that is rather old and replace it with a more modern C-Store style concept,” said Jim Vandenberg, while discussing plans on the improvements to the current gas station. The new building plan, which would be nearly 4,300 square feet upon completion, may include an additional 2,000-square-foot building to house a food court. The current building is just under 1,000 square feet. After addressing concerns brought by planning commission members and hearing supportive comments during the public comments section, the board voted unanimously to approve the site plan and the special-use permit. This vote allowed Walters-Dimmick Petroleum to move one step closer to the demolition of the existing building and creating a new, more modern business near down- town Hastings. Terry Dale, project manager for WaltersDimmick Petroleum, said the current gas station was built in the 1950s and has been remodeled several times over the years. “It just can’t be remodeled anymore,” summed up Dale, who described the proposed new building as a higher-end convenience store, with the possibility of a sandwich franchise being added a later time. According to Dale, Walters-Dimmick Petroleum cur- rently works with different sandwich shops such as Quizno’s, Subway and Jimmy Johns. “You will not be displeased with what we are building,” said Dale. “This will be the focal point for all of those that are coming into Hastings from M-37. It’s going to be a beauty.” Dale said he hopes to begin construction no later than early August, and anticipates that the construction will be completed within 90 to 120 days. Without being able to pro- vide exact numbers for Monday’s meeting, Dale said he anticipates that more employees will be hired to run the new store. This is simply due to the increase in services and items offered in the new facility, he said. As for the question of whose gasoline the new building will be carrying, the answer came quickly, even though the building’s name itself may change. “Regardless of the name, we will always be flying the Shell banner,” said Dale. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — Page 3 Knee-high by ... amber waves of grain The old farming adage meets the popular American song lyric along Charlton Park Road and other parts of Barry County as last week’s heat and rains help the corn plants to surge alongside wheat fields that are turning from pale tan to yellow to amber as the seedheads ripen. Many ag experts, however, say the adage is outdated; if corn is only kneehigh by the Fourth of July, it’s now considered behind in its growth. According to the USDA, which released its 2013 state acreage summary Monday, Michigan follows the national average in the number of acres planted with the country’s top four crops: corn, soybeans, hay and wheat, in that order. Those also are the top field crops in Barry County. Major crops in other parts of the state are dry beans and sugarbeets. Trolley Around Town 1120 West Green, Hastings 945-4174 FREE TROLLEY RIDES Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... 602 W. State St., Hastings 945-4800 Fridays from 6pm to 10pm Now thru August 16 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 16, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:30pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. Member FDIC Member FDIC 269-945-2401 150 W. 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Snapping turtles make up for this lack of body armor with an aggressive temperament. Snapping turtles are solitary, say U-M researchers, and their social interactions are limited to aggression between individuals, usually males. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Stars and stripes – and smiles Staff members recognize Pat Hodges (left) and Dick Feldpausch (center), but not the man on the right. Do you recognize him? Do you know why this photo was taken? What can you tell us about it? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi- What do you nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Marieta “Rita” (Haywood) Walters recognized herself as the target in last week’s photo. She said in 1950, when she was about 16, she worked for the late Bob King at both the Y Camp and at the Third Ward Park summer program. She said she thinks the photo was taken at the camp, but doesn’t remember the incident or the names of the kids involved, though the faces look familiar. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Declare your independence by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Independence Day is a good time to declare your independence from heavy traffic, long lines and visits to crowded offices by taking important matters into your own hands. When it comes to doing business with Social Security, you can. All you need to do is visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to set up a My Social Security account so you can do business with Social Security the easiest, fastest and most convenient way. We’re only halfway through 2013, and already, more than 6 million people are registered for a My Social Security account. They use it to get information and service — without needing to visit an office or make a phone call. That’s a great reason to set off some fireworks. The things you can do using your account Today, Americans once again celebrate the birthday of this great nation and the signing 237 years ago of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The founding fathers of this new nation wanted to set aside a special day dedicated as a national holiday marked by special events, parades and fireworks along with making the Fourth of July a day for all Americans. President John Adams once wrote that the day “ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward for evermore.” And so the Fourth of July has become an important time for families and entire communities to get together for picnics, reunions, parades and, of course, lots of fireworks. It’s always been a time of celebration, but in recent months our country has been plagued with government scandals that threaten some of the freedoms we enjoy at a level that should concern all Americans. Our founding fathers were determined that this young government and its leaders would be able to put together a document that derived its power from the people, protecting their rights of representation and liberty at all costs. Adams wrote, “But a Constitution of Government, once changed from freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” As we look back in recent months and the impact that scandals at the federal level could have on our lives, we should ask ourselves if have we lost some of our freedoms, if the government is becoming more powerful and controlling of our private lives, thoughts and convictions. Recently, the Internal Revenue Service was found to have intentionally targeted conservative groups and subjected them to special review before granting them tax-exempt status. are as varied as the menu at a Fourth of July picnic. For example, you can use My Social Security to obtain a copy of your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see estimates of the retirement, disability, and survivor benefits you and your family may be able to receive. If you are already receiving benefits, you can join the parade. We recently expanded My Social Security for those receiving benefits; now you can use your account to view, save and print a benefit verification letter, check your benefit payment information and even change your address and your phone number in our records. You also can start or change your direct-deposit information. You can do this all from the comfort of your home. Whether you are currently getting Social Security benefits or are planning for that day in the future when you do, you can easily access all of your important Social Security information by creating a My Social Security account. Just visit the website. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Last year, U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were killed and 10 were injured when the American Embassy in Benghazi, Libya, was violently attacked Sept. 11. At first, federal officials attributed the attack to a YouTube video, but the facts seem to indicate otherwise. An investigation continues to determine what really happened in Benghazi. We also learned in recent days of the revelation that the U.S. Department of Justice secretly subpoenaed the private phone records of several Associated Press reporters and editors for information on a terrorist plot leak. The most recent concern for Americans came when the federal government announced it was looking for Edward Snowden, a former technical contractor at the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency, who allegedly leaked details of top-secret information on a variety of classified intelligence programs. These are serious issues that call into question how our national leaders and their intentions will impact a free and representative government — the kind of government our forefathers were so careful to protect in a constitution so many years ago. In this highly technical world we live in, families and friends will gather today to enjoy each other as they have for so many years, by celebrating the Fourth with all its pomp and circumstance. Yet, we shouldn’t forget that we all have a responsibility to maintain the freedoms of which our founding fathers wrote so eloquently more than 237 years ago with the understanding that, if we allow our government to mettle with our freedoms, “they can never be restored. Liberty once lost, is lost forever.” Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Last week: Should the military continue to prosecute its own sexual abuse cases, or should those cases be turned over to public civilian courts? 54% Allow the military to rule 46% Civilian courts For this week: Gov. Rick Snyder was in Hastings last week to promote his proposal to use federal funds to extend health care coverage to the uninsured. Snyder says it will save the state money, but others say it is an expansion of Medicaid that will cost Michigan taxpayers a high price. Do you support Snyder’s program known as Healthy Michigan? q Yes q No MDOT suspends construction for holiday, encourages safety The Michigan Department of Transportation will once again make travel easier for motorists this Fourth of July holiday by lifting traffic restrictions on 118 of 162 projects statewide. As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, and until 6 a.m. Monday, July 8, MDOT will suspend construction wherever possible on state roads and bridges. This will help make travel easier for the estimated 1.4 million Michigan residents AAA Michigan says will be traveling this holiday weekend. Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 “MDOT knows the Fourth of July is a great time of year for motorists from all over to enjoy Pure Michigan,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle in a press release issued Monday. “While most MDOT work zones will be inactive for the holiday, there are still areas that must have lane restrictions kept in place. We urge all motorists to drive with caution through work zones. Be sure to plan ahead, buckle up, and put the cell phone away while driving so everyone gets to their destination - and back home - safely.” Motorists also are encouraged to regularly check MDOT’s popular Mi Drive traffic website (www.michigan.gov/drive) for traffic incident alerts, live traffic webcams, and additional construction information. The public also is reminded to update their GPS devices if they plan on traveling through Port Huron since the ramps to Canada and the city have changed. More information can be found on the MDOT MetroMerge blog. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — Page 5 Runaway stroller has Middleville Working together moves Michigan forward council considering river safety by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville village officials say a potential tragedy was narrowly avoided at the June 21 night Riverbank Music Series. According to village council member Sue Reyff, who was at the concert, a stroller with two infants rolled down an embankment and into the river. Fortunately, Reyff said, the parents quickly responded and along with help from others were able to get the stroller and infants out of the water. Thornapple Township Emergency Services staff checked out the infants and did not need to transport them for further attention. Reyff said it brings to light the potential hazard of the river. She said the council may want to explore some type of barrier to block anything or anyone from simply rolling or falling into the water there. “Children are always playing near the river. There’s nothing we can do about that — but we do want to make sure it’s safe.” She said in other areas along the river barriers at least slow down a runaway stroller or bicyclist. “It was horrible. Seeing those babies come out of the water. I just don’t want to see something tragic happen,” said Reyff. Other council members agreed and said they should consider at least planting some bushes or building a small berm to keep something like this from happening again. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Banner To the editor: I am greatly encouraged by the many positive things happening in our state as we reinvent Michigan. Joblessness has fallen dramatically — about 40 percent — from its high during the worst of the recession. About 200,000 private-sector jobs have been created in Michigan since we hit our low point. Average private-sector pay is up. More new businesses are starting and more of them are surviving. State government, meanwhile, stands on a stronger financial footing than we have seen in years. Working with my partners in the Legislature, we made some difficult decisions and eliminated a $1.5 billion structural deficit. We have produced balanced budgets three years in a row and have put more than $500 million into the state’s rainy day fund, which essentially was at zero just a few years ago. Creating a new spirit of optimism is a major part of our success. There’s a growing recognition that we can all play a part in reinventing our remarkable state. That spirit is embodied in Pure Michigan Business Connect, a public/private alliance that includes the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, state agencies and large and small Michigan companies and businesses. Simply put, the program connects Michigan businesses to each other. During the recent Mackinac Policy Conference, we made a significant announcement about the continued success of Pure Michigan Business Connect. A cornerstone of the program was a commitment from businesses — anchored by Michigan’s two IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV largest utility companies, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy — to buy more goods and services from other Michigan companies. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy began in 2011 with a combined pledge of doing $100 million per year more business with other Michigan companies. Since then, instate purchases and contracts for the two utilities have grown to more than $1 billion. This has resulted in the creation and attraction of some 3,500 jobs. Now, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy have committed to an additional $2 billion in spending with other Michigan-based companies over the next five years. In recent months, 45 other Michigan organizations have joined the effort, including Ford Motor Company, General Dynamics and Michigan State University. Keep in mind that this program doesn’t use taxpayer dollars for incentives. And Pure Michigan Business Connect doesn’t cost participating companies additional investment. Participating businesses simply buy the goods and services they need from Michigan firms, rather than from companies elsewhere. Pure Michigan Business Connect is the key part of the state’s economic growth toolkit. Since 2011, the program has grown to more than $8 billion in commitments in sales and loans, and pro bono services from Michigan firms. This simple idea provides substantial economic benefits. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation estimates that one job is created for every $200,000 in ongoing procurement dollars spent. Pure Michigan Business Connect is a great model of how Michiganders can work together toward a common vision and a common purpose. This straight-forward, effective program is just one part of the reinvention effort that is making Michigan America’s comeback state. Companies interested in learning more about Pure Michigan Business Connect may visit the website www.michiganadvantage. org/Business-Connect/. Rick Snyder, Michigan governor State News Roundup for Justice, a non-partisan coalition of groups that has worked to reform indigent defense services in Michigan. Visit legislature.michigan.gov for more information on these bills. Indigent defense system to see sweeping reforms New legislation is expected to bring sweeping reforms and improvements to indigent defense in Michigan, helping protect every citizen’s right to competent legal representation in criminal defense cases. The legislation, signed by Gov. Rick Snyder Monday, will enable and set statewide standards and accountability measures for public defense attorneys representing indigent criminal defendants and create a uniform process to verify that all 83 counties meet the standards. The new public act creates a commissions that will be housed within the judicial branch of state government and comprised of 15 members appointed by the governor with recommendation of the legislature, Supreme Court, the state bar, and representing interests from the criminal justice system. The commission will be charged with collecting and compiling data necessary for the review of indigent defense services in Michigan; creating standards to ensure all systems providing indigent defense meet constitutional obligations for effective assistance of counsel; submitting for approval any new standards to the Michigan Supreme Court, creating an added layer of review; developing requirements by which a person may establish a claim of indigence so those truly in need of a public defender will have access to one; and working with counties to implement plans to meet the standards. “Serious problems have plagued Michigan’s indigent defense system for many years, wasting tax dollars, threatening public safety, stealing years of freedom from peoples’ lives and compromising every citizen’s constitutional rights,” said Marcela Westrate, executive director of the Michigan Campaign Michigan No. 1 in nation for creating new manufacturing jobs America’s Comeback State leads the country in new manufacturing job creation at a net gain of 88,100 from December 2009 to March 2013, according to data by the National Association of Manufacturers. Michigan’s gain, 2.9 times the top 20 states’ average, outpaced that of second-place Texas by more than 50 percent. “This embodies what Michigan is all about — we discover and make things better than anyone else,” said Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “We have reinvented our business climate under Gov. Snyder with swift and wide-ranging reforms, and these improvements are driving growth for manufacturers in diverse sectors like automotive, defense, food processing, furniture, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.” The news comes on the heels of Michigan’s ranking as fourth in the nation for major new corporate facilities and expansions in 2012 (Site Selection’s 2012 Governor’s Cup ranking), highlighting the state’s capital investments and job creation. Site Selection Magazine also named Michigan the eighth most competitive state for achieving success in job creation and economic development. The state advanced eight spots in this year’s Competitiveness Awards, up from 16th in 2011. Some military veterans get free entry to state parks Military veterans who are eligible for 100 percent disability, were prisoners of war or who have received the Medal of Honor will be allowed free state park entry through legislation signed Friday, June 28. House Bills 4297 and 4439 waive the annual $11 state park Recreation Passport fee for vehicle license plates issued to those military veterans. “Thousands of Michigan’s military veterans have sacrificed greatly for our way of life, and offering eligible veterans free entry to our state parks is a small gesture of our gratitude for their service,” Snyder said. The Michigan Secretary of State indicated that, as of November 2012, about 8,070 specialty license plates were eligible for the free recreation passport endorsement. 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M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! �Page 6 — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77579539 Worship Together Area Obituaries ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody.” Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for Toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Teen Group & Wednesday Midweek Programs will be back in September! Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! July 7 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m. July 8 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. July 10 - Vision Team 7 p.m. July 13 - Brothers of Grace Highway Pick-up 9 a.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at for www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Harold Stanley Philp 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Harold Stanley Philp passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at Magnum Health of Hastings, he was a long time resident of Nashville. Born July 12, 1928 to James S. and Esther Philp, Harold grew up in the Grand Rapids area. On October 21, 1946 he married Blanche Cope, they were blessed with 66 years of marriage. Retiring as a foreman for the Michigan State Highway Dept., Harold and Blanche enjoyed their later years living in Florida and Michigan. Besides his wife, Harold is survived by one son, Gordon ( Suzi ) Philp of Springport; two daughters, Barbara Diaz of Fennville and Peggy (Eric) Zeeb of Colon; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and infant son, Robert Myron. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A gathering of friends is planned by the family at a later date. Harold’s family is being cared for by Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan. Please share a message with Harold’s family at www.lauerfh.com. FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Robert J. Brown HASTINGS, MI - Robert J. Brown, age 75, of Hastings, died June 26, 2013. Bob was born September 27, 1937 in Hillsdale, the son of Robert Joseph and Kathryn (Tremaine) Brown. Bob attended Hillsdale High School, graduating in 1956. He received a BS degree in Natural science from EMU in 1960 and a MA degree in teaching math and science in Jr. High from WMU in 1968. Bob taught science in South Redford School, from 1960-1962, Hastings Public Schools from 1962 to 1968, Kahuka School, in Kahuka, Hawaii from 1968 to 1969 and lastly taught auto mechanics at Lakewood Public School from 1971 to 1983. Bob asked to be remembered as the Bird Man of Barry County. In his retirement from teaching, not only did he continue to educate children at various school districts about renewable energy but he also helped to increase the number of blue birds in Barry County. Bob noticed that the Blue Birds were in need of assistance, so he built seven blue bird houses and placed them on his farm. Soon all the houses were occupied so he built more and Bob had close to 80 blue bird houses. Bob also built and donated over 300 bird houses to various organizations across Michigan. Bob’s other passion through out his life was renewable energy. Bob tried various renewable energies but loved solar power, providing education to the community through Pierce Cedar Creek. Today Bob has 32 solar panels on his farm. Bob was also known for being able to fix anything mechanical, especially fork lifts and developed a dual wheel system that was patented. His biggest joy was spending time with family. He was most proud of his granddaughter, Christina who became a physician assistant. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Kathyrn Brown. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Brown of Hastings; daughters, Amy (Dan) Deluhery and Shelly Brown (Jim Mahoney); granddaughter, Christina Marie Deluhery (Nick) Placker and brother, William (Nancy) Brown of Chicago. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Respecting Bob’s wishes, no visitation or funeral service will take place, a private family remembrance will be held. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Patricia “Pat” Lake PEARLAND, TX - Patricia “Pat” Lake, age 65 of Pearland, TX, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids after a long battle with lung disease. She was born June 21, 1948 to Clifford A. and Audrey M. (Kersten) Mattson in Detroit. Pat had worked at MC Sports in accounts payable and at Lakeview Financial Group as office manager. She is a member of First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa where she served on the church board. Pat also served her community by being a council member for the Village of Lake Odessa and the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce. She leaves behind her husband, William L. Lake; children, Adam (Keri) Burr, Nicole “Nikki” Olvera, Charles “Chip” Lake; mother, Audrey M. (Robert) Gerow; siblings, Michael A. Mattson, Gary H. (Nancy) Mattson; seven grandchildren; mother-inlaw, Bonnie Lake; sister-in-law, Julie Smith; sister-in-law, Diana Miller and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her father-inlaw, Buddy Lake; father, Clifford A. Mattson and brother Clifford Alan Mattson. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 5, 201,3 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 767 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Private family interment will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Hope Township. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa in Pat’s name. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Robert A. Hamblin, Jr. to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 at Document Number 1108640 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $47,776.62. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: Located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan: PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 229 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST THEREON 229 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF BEING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. Which has the address of: 14999 Enzian Road, Plainwell, MI 49080. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579443 (269) 382-3703 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne L. Cain, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2002, and recorded on May 31, 2002 in instrument 1081493, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 52/100 Dollars ($27,708.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Long View Point, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425580F01 77579585 (07-04)(07-25) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN C. GUY, A SINGLE MAN, to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002, in Document No. 1092378, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,435.50), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 2 RODS ONLY OF LOT 227 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, ALSO, LOT 309 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 JPMC.001716 VA (0677579386 20)(07-11) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — Page 7 Area Obituaries Randall Monroe Simmons Russell Kling Randall (Randy) Monroe Simmons passed away March 16, in Bangkok, Thailand. Randy was born Sept. 5, 1968 to Arthur and Katherine (Lake) Simmons in Marshall. He graduated from Hastings High School (1987) and DeVry University (1991). He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Robert Simmons II; his paternal grandparents, Hugh and Dorothy (Fiedler) Simmons and maternal grandparents, Karold Lake and Florence (Abbott) Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Warunee Simmons and daughter, Amy Simmons of Samutrokarn, Thailand; sons, Forrest and Maxwell Simmons of Kentucky; his parents, Art and Kathy Simmons of Hastings; brothers, Robert Simmons of Hastings and Rick Simmons of Anchorage, Alaska. There will be a memorial service at the Michigan Avenue Church of Christ in Hastings on July 27, 2013. Visitation 10 a.m. and service 11 a.m. MARKED TREE, ARKANSAS - Russell Kling, age 75, of Marked Tree, AR (formerly from Hastings), passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was born April 24, 1938 in Hoboken, NJ. Russell attended Hastings High School and later joined the Army Reserve. He was a factory worker both in Hastings and later in Arkansas. He was also a member of the Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus Lars and Bertha (Tonnessen) Kling; and his stepbrother, Richard Pederson of Round Lake, IL. Mr. Kling leaves behind his wife, Barbra; one daughter, Angela (Chris) Constant and grandchildren, William and CJ, all of Marked Tree, AR. He also leaves behind one son, Russell (Bonnie) of Bellevue, and granddaughter, Lacy; daughter, Beth Ann Winne of North Carolina; one brother, Dennis (Charlene) of Mesick; two sisters, Gayle (Bob) Shreve of Mesick and Linda (Gary) Sizeland of Cadillac. Funeral arrangements were made by Wilson Funeral Home of Jonesboro, AR. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N:7 6 3 M: Q 6 4 L: A 6 K: 10 8 6 5 3 N: Q 4 M: 10 9 5 L: K J 10 8 7 K: K Q 9 EAST N: 10 9 8 M: 7 L: Q 9 5 3 2 K: A J 7 2 SOUTH: N: A K J 5 2 M: A K J 8 3 2 L: 4 K: 4 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead: 10M North East 1NT 3M Pass Pass South 1M 2N 4M Thursday, July 4 — library closed for holiday. Friday, July 5 — preschool story time is all about vacation, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 — no toddler story time; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 — summer reading program welcomes Stormy the Magician, 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, call the library, 269945-4263. Marriage Licenses Jerry Elsworth Pickett, Delton and Teresa Ann Lester, Delton. Benjamin Andrew Desvoignes, Hastings and Amanda Casie Philo, Hastings. Travis Redge Watkins, Delton and Stacey Ann Hines, Delton. Kevin William Armstrong, Hastings and Danielle Brooke Friend, Hastings. Trevor Carl Dewaard, Chicigo, IL and Katey Jean Schuitema, Chicago, IL. Chad Michael Wathen, Galeveston, TX and Lindsay Rae Persons, Galveston, TX. Jason Henry Uitvlugt, Seattle, WA and Megan Marie Cramer, Bainbridge Island, WA. Tyler Alan Stover, Hastings and Sierra Dawn Sigler, Middleville. Nicholas Cody Jewell, North Richland Hills, TX and Morgan Presley McMillon, North Richland Hills, TX. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Newborn Babies GIRL, born May 14, 2013, 7:53 p.m. at St. Mary’s of Grand Rapids. 3 lbs. 3 ozs., 15 3/4 inches long. Parents are Abby and Kyle Thelen of Lake Odessa. ***** Clara Rebecca, born at Pennock Hospital on June 14, 2013 at 1:12 p.m. to Josh and Karrie Plowman of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Hanna Rae, born at Pennock Hospital on June 8, 2013 at 8:08 p.m. to Andy and Amanda Lautenschleger of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Weston Michael James, born at Pennock Hospital to Regina Argo and Nick Barnett of Hastings. ***** Arnold Erb celebrates 80th birthday Celebrate the happy times, raise a glass with cheer. Come celebrate with Arnold in honor of his 80th year! Please join the family of Arnold Erb Sunday, July 7, 2013 at a birthday open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at 3947 Brown Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Cards may be sent to the above address. West Pass Pass Richard Handy to turn 99 Richard Handy will celebrate his 99th birthday on July 5th, 2013. Those wishing may send cards to Dick at 6700 Rose Road, Delton, MI 49046, c/o Wayne Ritchie. BARRY COUNTY Area TEA PARTY MEETING Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION 4811 North M-37, Middleville Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 "A Realtor That Knows Barry County On The Ground".. 04547020 7:00PM • Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 Speaker: Michael Bir, Michigan Political ‘GOP’ Director Middle Villa Inn 77579514 In another recent online duplicate bridge tournament, today’s hand showed up. While getting to four hearts seemed rather routine, in competitive games, it is not enough to make the bid. The key to winning the top place in these tournaments is to reach for and obtain the overtricks. That is what happened in today’s hand. Let’s take a look. South was the dealer and opened with 1M, choosing the longer six-card heart suit over the five-card spade suit. Both suits were strong suits, and South had a ready bid for his partner North with the second strong suit. North and South played a 1NT response as a forcing bid, showing between 6 and 12 high-card points in the North hand. As it turned out, six high-card points were about all there was in the North hand. South had planned to bid the spades anyhow, but now the bid of 2N was also a forcing bid. This bid is called a Reverse, bidding one suit higher than the first suit so that Responder is forced to bid again. To use a Reverse, opener must have a strong hand with the high-card points and length in the 17-19 point range. South’s hand certainly qualified for a reverse bid. North went back to South’s original bid of hearts and bid 3M. North pushed to game and the contract was set at 4M. The 10M was the lead from West, and South surveyed the dummy and his own hand. There appeared to be no losers in the heart suit, a good chance of promoting the spade suit, no diamond loser with the AL sitting prettily in the dummy hand, and one club loser. All in all, South was pleased with the bidding and the contract. The play of the hand would determine how many tricks South could win. Mindful of the competitive nature of the tournament, South knew that overtricks would be most valuable to winning this hand. With the lead of a trump card, South was assured of winning and drawing all of the trumps easily. Instead, South won the first trick with the AM, and he led a small heart to the QM on the board. Here South stopped to think about needing a trump to take care of a losing spade trick. Knowing that the spades would typically split 3-2, when there are five out against you, the question for South was this: “Do I follow the old bridge adage of “Eight ever, Nine never” when missing the QN and finesse for it? Or do I play the AN, the KN and see what happens?” Most bridge players would follow the tried-and-true method, finesse for the QN and lose it to West. Not South. This time South on the third trick, knowing that there was still one trump out, but still having one trump on the board, led a small spade from the board and played the AN and then immediately after that played the KN. When South saw the QN fall and East follow with a spade, there was an inner smile floating around in South’s mind. South took the JM next, pulling the last trump, and proceeded to play the JN, capturing the last spade of East. The 5N and the 2N had been promoted to discard the sad-looking clubs, and South then played all of the hearts as well. The AL was the 12th trick for South, and as he saw at the first trick, the only losing trick was the final club trick losing to the AK saved by East. A number of things happened on this hand. First, even though North/South did not have the requisite number of points for a game in the major, where typically 25-26 points will bring home a game, yet South had two very strong suits that became the method to secure two overtricks on this hand. Second, the proper use of the reverse bid kept the bidding alive, and North was forced to bid a second time choosing his better suit. Third, South chose to ignore a long-established bridge axiom to take the finesse missing the Queen in a suit. Taking the Ace and then the King and hoping for the drop worked this time for South. Was South lucky? Perhaps. But when it all came down to the final analysis, here were the final standings: of the 34 times this hand was played in the duplicate bridge tournament, only one South managed to take twelve out of the 13 tricks for a score of 680. Earning a 100% on one hand is always a high-water mark for a bridge player. South earned that high distinction on today’s hand. Well-done, South. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Brooklyn Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on June 18, 2013 at 8:49 a.m. to Amanda and Trent Gordenski of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** Maggie Kay, born at Pennock Hospital on June 19, 2013 at 1:12 a.m. to Joy and Michael Manning of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Cooper Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on June 22, 2013 at 5:15 a.m. to Anna Tietz and John Latzel of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Lincoln Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on June 22, 2013 at 10:06 to Don and Nicole Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Social News TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 “Nationally Certified, Hometown Committed” WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Realty Inc. “Your Real Estate Connection” MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 1-269-945-0514 *UDGXDWH�5($/725Š ,QVWLWXWH� 5($/725Š $VVRFLDWH�%URNHU &HUWLILHG�5HVLGHQWLDO�6SHFLDOLVW ����6��%URDGZD\��0�����+DVWLQJV 07623782 Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! 77579603 WEST HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE • • • • • Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC 07630705 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. There will be a speaker, and refreshments will be served. The library will be open to researchers until 5 p.m. Coming events at the Lake Odessa Community Library for teens include a session with metal art July11, a sewer scavenger hunt July 18 and the grand finale July 25. This week’s session “cupcake wars,” was held Wednesday at Meyers’ Bakery. The Rev. Karen Sorden continued this week a series of Tuesday forenoon film sessions on The Parables. The alumni banquet Saturday was another success, with more than 200 attending. Again Thelma Curtis was the emcee. David Livingston of Eaton Rapids gave the invocation and the benediction, as well as leading the singing of the alma mater and the school song at the close. Dr. Lola Haller read the roll call of classes. As is customary, the 50th anniversary class had the highest number. There were alumni from classes of the 1930s with the most senior attendee Betty Johnson Anderson of Grand Haven from 1934, Marian Klein from 1936, Virginia Yonkers from 1937 and Mary Reed Davison of Grand Rapids from 1939. Three classes in the 1950s had excellent representation, and a growing num- ber from the early 1960s. Responses came from Lucille Heintzelman Myers for the 70year class of 1943, from Burwayne Jackson of California for the Class of 1953, and from Judy Haddiz Warner Class of 1963. She read a nostalgic list of business places in operation in her senior year. It was an excellent roster of merchants and professions in that bygone time when almost any service or item could be purchased locally. Now we go out of town for shoes, dresses, dime store items, or menswear. Instead, we have our choice of places to buy pizza. Also gone is Martha’s candy shop with its model cars and cotton candy. The alumni weekend at the depot complex was well attended, especially in the hours just before the evening banquet. There was an outstanding display of items from the anniversary classes of 1913, 1923, 1933, 1943 and 1953. There were diplomas from the early years, announcements, newspaper clippings, and photographs. One class had not only its graduation pictures but also a nice photo of the old grads at a reunion many years later. People were free to linger longer at the tables. Also the dining tables were topped with annuals from most years, so visitors could sit and look at their leisure. An ice Continued next column RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Pursuant to provisions in MCL 211.7cc(19) the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 1:00 PM, in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, to grant Homestead Exemption for 2012 to a parcel. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77579542 EDWARD JONES Plan ahead for your own financial ‘independence day’ This week, we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, sparklers, picnics and parades. Amidst the hoopla, though, it’s always important to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy in this country. And as an individual, you may want to use the occasion to think of another type of independence you’d like to enjoy — financial independence. In some ways, we are living in a time when attaining financial freedom is more difficult LAKE ODESSA NEWS, from previous column cream social Sunday was hosted by Kim and Dawn Deardorff with a wide variety of toppings. These visitors also enjoyed the alumni displays. Strawberries are ripe, even the wild variety. Yarrow is coming into bloom. Note the attractive flowers at many homes. The flower beds at the museum complex on Emerson Street are beautiful, as are the flowers across the street on the corner of Emerson and Pleasant, and the plantings of David and Judy Lake on Washington Boulevard. • NOTICE • than it has been for quite a while. We’re still recovering from the bursting of the housing bubble and the lingering effects of the Great Recession. Furthermore, wage stagnation is a real problem. In fact, median income for working-age households — those headed by someone under age 65 — actually slid 12.4 percent from 2000 to 2011. Taken together, these factors certainly impose challenges on anyone seeking to become financially independent and eventually enjoy a comfortable retirement. Still, you need to do everything you can to put yourself on the path to financial independence. For starters, make full use of whatever resources are available to you. If you have a 401(k) or similar retirement plan at work, try to contribute as much as you can possibly afford — and every time you get a raise in salary, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. Also, within your 401(k) or similar plan, choose an investment mix that offers you the chance to achieve the growth you will need to make progress toward the type of retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. In addition to contributing to your 401(k), you can also take advantage of another retirement account: a traditional or Roth IRA. Like a 401(k), a traditional IRA grows tax deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax free, provided you meet certain conditions. Plus, you can fund your IRA with virtually any type of investment, including stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and Treasury securities. What else can you do to help yourself move toward financial independence? For one thing, don’t become dependent on “hot tips” or other questionable financial advice about The Next Big Thing in the investment world from so-called experts who often have poor prognostication records. Even more importantly, though, their advice may simply be inappropriate for your needs and risk tolerance. Finally, consider these two suggestions: Maintain adequate liquidity and keep your debt levels as low as possible. By having enough cash reserves to cover unexpected costs, such as a major car repair or a new airconditioning unit, you won’t have to dip into your long-term investments. And by keeping your debt payments down, you’ll have a stronger cash flow, which means you’ll have more money available to save and invest for your future. Each one of these suggestions will require a commitment on your part, along with a clear focus on your goal of financial independence — there just aren’t any “short cuts.” But with a consistent effort, you can keep moving along on your journey toward your own Financial Independence Day. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. The Hastings City Barry County Airport is seeking to sell the following by sealed bid: APPROXIMATELY 4000 CUBIC YARDS OF CLEAN LIGHT TOP DIRT Top dirt will be sold in lots of 500 cubic yards (8 lots). Please notice in bid how many lots desired. Please send sealed bids to: (Attention Top Dirt) Hastings City Barry County Airport 2505 Murphy Drive Hastings Mich 49058. Bids will be accepted until July 22nd 2013 at 3:30 pm. Any bids after deadline will not be considered. Bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the Hastings Airport Board on July 24th 2013 at 4:30 pm. The Hastings City Barry County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid. Any questions, or to set up a time to inspect, please call Mark Noteboom at 269-945-6306. It is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect material bid on. Material is sold in a (as is condition) with no guarantees or warranties. Material must be removed within 10 business days of notification of acceptance. 77579600 NOTICE OF LETTING DRAIN CONTRACT MIDDLEVILLE TOWNE CENTER DRAIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Russ Yarger, Barry County Drain Commissioner, will receive construction bids on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings Michigan, 49058, until 10:00 a.m. Bids will then be opened and publicly announced for the construction of a certain drain known and designated as the “Middleville Towne Center Drain.” Said Drain is divided into 6 Sections as follows, each Section having the length, average depth and width as set forth herein: Section No. 1: Open storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 6+37 at the lower end of said drain and extending to Station No. 5+82, a distance of 55 feet, and having an average depth of 1 foot, and a width of bottom of 3 feet for a rock lined channel. Section No. 2: Enclosed storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 5+82 and extending to Station No. 3+34, a distance of 248 feet, and having an average cut of 6.5 feet in depth for a 24-inch storm sewer. Section No. 3: Enclosed storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 3+34 and extending to Station No. 2+86, a distance of 48 feet, and having an average cut of 7 feet in depth for a 24-inch storm sewer. Section No. 4: Enclosed storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 2+40 and extending to Station No. 1+00, a distance of 140 feet, and having an average cut of 14 feet in depth for a 24-inch storm sewer. Section No. 5: Open detention basin grading as shown on the Drawings on the east side of M-37, having an average cut of 1.5 feet in depth and an average width of 40 feet and length of 80 feet. Section No. 6: Open detention basin grading as shown on the Drawings on the west side of M-37, having an average cut of 2 feet in depth and an average width of 100 feet and length of 150 feet. All stations are 100 feet apart. In the construction of the Drain, the following quantities for tile or pipe will be necessary and contracts will be let for same. The following quantities are approximate and final payment will be made on measured quantities. Install 432 linear feet of 4-inch diameter HDPE single wall perforated underdrain. Install 25 linear feet of 8-inch diameter, 69 linear feet of 12-inch diameter, 30 linear feet of 15-inch diameter, 38 linear feet of 18-inch diameter and 370 linear feet of 24-inch diameter Dual Wall Perforated HDPE storm sewer. Install 48 linear feet of 24-inch diameter RCP storm sewer. Install 2 of 5-foot diameter Catch Basin with 3-foot sump. Install 4 of 4-foot diameter Storm Manhole. Install 1 of 5-foot diameter Storm Manhole. Install 2 of 24-inch diameter Drainage Basin. Install 1 of 5foot diameter Outlet Control Structure with 3-foot sump. Includes Detention Basin Grading & Restoration, associated road reconstruction, concrete sidewalk replacement, concrete curb and gutter, tree removal and all associated restoration. There will be no bridges and no drain culverts (other than driveway culverts) constructed as part of the project. There is one contract being let for all construction, which will include all material necessary to perform the work. This contract will be let in accordance with the Contract Documents now on file in the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner and available to interested parties. Bids will be made and received in accordance with these documents. • Bidding Documents are on file, and may be examined at the following locations after Monday, July 8th, 2013, 10:00 a.m. local time: • Barry County Drain Commissioner’s office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058, (269) 9451385. • Eng., Inc. (formerly known as Fitzgerald Henne & Associates, Inc.), 4063 Grand Oak Drive, Suite A109, Lansing, Michigan 48911, (517) 887-1100. Bidding Documents may only be obtained after Monday, July 8th, 2013, 10:00 a.m., local time, at the office of Eng., Inc. (formerly known as Fitzgerald Henne & Associates, Inc.), the Project Engineer, at 4063 Grand Oak Drive, Suite A109, Lansing, Michigan, 48911, upon payment of a $40.00 non-refundable deposit. An additional non-refundable charge of $10.00 will be required for sending out Bidding Documents. Bid security in the amount (5%), form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders must be submitted with each Bid. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the actual date of opening thereof. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the OWNER and any Bidder or Bidders. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned after contracts are awarded. Contracts will be entered into with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work and meeting all conditions represented in the Instructions to Bidders. I reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to adjourn the letting to such time and place as I shall publicly announce. The date for completion of the contract, and the terms of payment pursuant to the contract, will be announced at the time and place of letting. The payments for the above-mentioned work will be made based upon completion of Unit Price work on a monthly basis as outlined in the Contract Documents. 77579590 From wolves to foxes to man’s best friend by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters When I get home from work, I like to blow off a little bit of steam by playing with my dog, Buster Brown. Buster came from the dog pound, so I don’t know his full life history, but he’s about 10 years old. Despite his membership in the canine branch of the AARP, Buster still likes to play like a puppy. He’s a thoroughly domesticated dog, behaving in some ways like he’s 10 weeks old rather than 10 years old. People have long speculated about how the ancestors of dogs — wolves — were coaxed into a partnership with us that markedly changed both their looks and their behavior. One interesting long-term study done on foxes in Russia speaks to at least part of the puzzle of how wolves, who won’t tolerate our company, became dogs, who are happy to play with us throughout their lives. The story of the fox research hinges on the work of Dmitry Belyaev, a researcher who bred foxes over many generations, starting in the late 1950s. Belyaev selected the most tame of the foxes he had living in cages to breed with each other. Some of the foxes were a bit more tolerant of people — and those were the animals Belyaev chose to breed with each other, generation after generation. Now, more than half a century later, some of the foxes in this long-running experiment act pretty much like domestic dogs, showing excitement rather than fear when approached by a human, wagging their tails at people and accepting caresses from their caregivers. I was reminded of the basic work done of Belyaev by the publication recently of a further study on the foxes done by Cornell University’s Lenore Pipes. Her results were presented at the Biology of Genomes conference and reported by the ScienceNews website. The tame behavior of Belyaev’s interesting foxes must be related at some level to genetics, but researchers have not found simple differences in DNA that can explain the changes in the foxes’ behaviors. So, for their parts, Pipes and her colleagues looked for differences in the activity of genes in certain parts of the foxes’ brains. Pipes and her co-workers took two sec- tions of the brains from a dozen tame foxes and a dozen of the most aggressive foxes that also have been bred in captivity. The sections of the brains at issue were the prefrontal cortex, an area that controls social behavior and decision-making, and the amygdala, a region of the brain that deals with emotions. The researchers found that the activity of many genes in those brain regions differed in the tame foxes versus the most aggressive ones. Score one for cutting-edge science. Another part of the analysis focused on a gene called GRM3. Pipes and her co-workers found that the aggressive foxes — all of them that were tested — have one form of the gene, while most of the tame foxes have a different variant. I’m sure there’s much we don’t fathom about the effects of GRM3, but it’s interesting to note that in people, variants of the gene are linked to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Although scientists are making impressive progress understanding animal brains and those of humans, we’ve still got a lot to learn. Pipes and her colleagues focused part of their work on serotonin. Serotonin is the chemical in brains that’s thought to be low in people with depression. Several common anti-depressant medications help boost the activity of serotonin. It’s a known fact that tame foxes have more serotonin in their noggins than wild-type foxes do. Pipes and her team had expected to find changes in the genes that influence serotonin levels. But only one gene appears to be related to that, far fewer than the many genes at issue in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala. The minds of foxes — and we can assume dogs — have their complexity, it’s clear. It’s impressive how rapidly we can change animals and their behavior by choosing who gets to be the mamas and the papas of the next generation. But we don’t yet fathom how selective breeding makes for all the changes observed in foxes — and in animals like Buster Brown. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. Call to place your Hastings Banner ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — Page 9 Know your community in 1953, part I The following descriptions were published over several weeks in the Banner in 1953. The series was taken from a compilation by the chamber of commerce for a book it was preparing called “This is Hastings.” The dates after each entry indicate which issue of the Banner the article was published. ***** YMCA – Youth Council in Hastings Two separate youth-serving agencies combined in 1944 to give Hastings a most unique plan for youth recreation. A program was planned which would utilize all existing community and school facilities for its activities. A full time executive was hired, and the present “five front” decentralized program established. Athletic: This program includes seven basketball leagues with 41 teams and serves boys and girls from the fourth grade through young adults beyond high school age (372 different boys and girls in 1952). Also included are tag football leagues, girls swimming classes in Kalamazoo, girls softball leagues, small fry and regular boys baseball leagues, swimming groups at Battle Creek, men’s volleyball, ladies’ athletic nights, two ice skating rinks, badminton and tumbling programs. Clubs: Two YMCA clubs, a Hi-Y club for 11th and 12th grade boys and a Tri-Hi-Y club for the same age girls, provide for good Christian training for older-age youths. Social recreation: Twenty-four youth dances are held each year for high school and college students and recent graduates. Records and orchestras are used, with attendance averaging about 250 at each dance. Other programs include junior high dances, “Y” Center in the gym on Wednesday nights, noon-hour pingpong activities in the schools and square dances. Summer playgrounds: Three playgrounds are open with supervision by teachers and college students. The eight-week program includes bi-weekly swimming trips to the YMCA beach, golf instruction at the country club, weekly “character” and “dress-up” parades, junior and senior Kiwanis baseball leagues, tennis tourneys and street dances. YMCA Summer Camp: 250 boys and girls attended a week or more of camp during 1952. Trained leaders and a private swimming beach at the camp just five miles from Hastings served well to give local boys and girls a new experience in camping. The camp serves as a meeting place and for weekend camping in the fall and spring of the year. The facilities used for these programs include school and community playgrounds; school gymnasium; Johnson Field with its three football fields, two baseball diamonds, two softball diamonds, track and field facilities, and four cement tennis courts; YMCA camp and beach; several church basements; the country club; fire station boxing and wrestling arena; city skating rinks; school rooms and swimming pools in both Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The decentralized program is primarily financed by the Hastings Community Fund with some aid from the city government, service clubs and private individuals and industries. It would not be possible to operate without the fine cooperation of the board of education in donating its facilities for community use. Bob King, Youth Council Director and YMCA Secretary ***** Hastings Post Office Jan. 22, 1953 The post office at Hastings is a first class post office and offers to the people, business houses and industries of the city and surrounding area a postal service second to none. The post office is staffed by a force of 28 men classified as follows: Postmaster, assistant postmaster, superintendent of mails, eight regular clerks, two substitute clerks, six regular city carriers, one substitute carrier, five rural carriers, one special-delivery messenger, one fireman-laborer and one chairman. The service windows at the office are open for business daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as follows: the stamp, parcel post and general delivery window from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the COD and registry window from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the money order and postal savings window from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays the service windows are open; stamp, parcel post and general delivery from 8 a.m. to noon; the COD and registry window from 8 a.m. to noon, and the money order and postal savings window from 9 a.m. to noon. Mails for delivery to Hastings are received seven times daily. The times are as follows: 6 a.m. from Jackson, via Star Route (truck); 7:30 a.m. from Grand Rapids, via star Route (truck); 9:30 a.m. from Freeport, via Star Route (truck); 10 a.m. from Kalamazoo, via Star Route (truck); 10:20 a.m. via train from Charlotte and Jackson; 1:40 p.m. from Grand Rapids via train and 3:45 p.m. from Kalamazoo, via Star Route (truck). Mails posted at this office for dispatch leave at 8:30 a.m. for Freeport via Star Route; 10:20 a.m. for Grand Rapids via train; 10 a.m. for Kalamazoo via Star Route; 1:40 p.m. for Jackson and Charlotte via train; 1 p.m. for Kalamazoo and Chicago via Star Route to Kalamazoo, and train to Chicago; 6:30 p.m. to Grand Rapids via Star Route. All classes of mail are dispatched via these routes and are sacked and pouched at this office direct to connecting lines and terminals and are not reworked at Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Jackson. Mail of all classes is delivered to residential areas once daily, except Sundays and holi- Social recreation was one of five program areas provided by the Hastings YMCA Youth Council. Each year the YMCA organized 24 dances for high school and college-age students. days; to industries once daily, except Sundays and holidays; and in the business section, first-class mail is delivered twice daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays – once on Saturdays and parcel post daily except Sundays and holidays. We receive daily an average of 100 sacks of parcel post and paper mail and about 7,000 letters for delivery to Hastings and surrounding territory. We dispatch daily about 125 sacks of parcel post and paper mail and about 10,000 letters. The post office force is always happy to talk over any problems and receive any suggestions for the improvement of the service by any of our patrons. Glenn K. Kahler Acting Postmaster ***** Hastings Public Schools Feb. 5, 1953 The Hastings schools have enjoyed an excellent reputation for instruction and sound business management for a number of years and have benefited materially from the confidence, cooperation and support of the people of the community. There are five major buildings in the system, consisting of a four-year high school with an enrollment of 661, a combination junior high school and elementary school (Central) with an enrollment of 255 junior high school students (seventh and eighth) and 422 elementary students. Adjacent to Central is the White building housing 240 elementary students. An elementary school in the First Ward houses 86 elementary students, grades first to fourth and a similar school in the Second Ward houses 83 elementary students, grades first to fourth. Of the total enrollment of 1,747 students, 638 are from the rural neighborhood of Hastings and are transported by the board of education with a fleet of 14 busses. The board of education is now planning for two new elementary schools to replace the old ward schools and is planning for an addition to the high school which has reached its capacity in enrollment. Hastings has one of the finest athletic fields in the state, donated by one of the prominent industrialists of the city. There are a total of 63 teachers in the public schools, all but five have bachelor’s or master’s degrees. The 1952-53 budget for the public schools is $426,950 or $244.39 per child. Of the total budget, $104,135 is raised by local taxation, and the balance is received through tuition, transportation charges and state aid. There is no operating or bonded debt for the schools. A special 5-mill levy has been levied for the past five years for building purposes, this fund now amounting to approximately $181,000. L.H. Lamb, superintendent (To be continued) DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS MIDDLEVILLE TOWNE CENTER DRAIN NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the apportionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the “Middleville Towne Center Drain Special Assessment District,” will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058 or at such other time and place to which I may adjourn. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the drainage district available to review. At said review, the computation of costs for the Drain will also be open for inspection by any interested parties. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, any owner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, township, district or county feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) days after the day of review of apportionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a board of review. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. For more information regarding payment of assessments, please contact my office. The following is a description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of the Drain, as well as a list of any county, township, city, village and state department to be assessed at large: Part of the east 1/2 of Section 22 of the Village of Middleville, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Barry County, Michigan, more particularly described as: Beginning at the northwest corner of lot 33 plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 62, Barry County records; thence northerly along the west line of lot 34 said plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville, a distance of 125.8 feet more or less to the northeast corner of lot 23 plat of Charlson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 42, Barry County records; thence westerly along the north line of said lot 23 a distance of 135 feet more or less to the easterly right of way line of Charles Avenue; thence northerly along said easterly right of way line 75 feet more or less to the northwest corner of lot 22, said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville; thence northwesterly 99.9 feet more or less to the northeast corner of lot 16 said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville; thence N 54°21’ W 73 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 60 feet westerly from the westerly right of way line of Charles Street; thence northerly along said parallel line 198 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 61 feet southerly from the southerly right of way line of Bernard Street; thence westerly along said parallel line 117 feet more or less to the east line of lot 19 plat of Seneca Ridge, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 63, Barry County Records; thence northerly along said east lot line 61 feet more or less to the northeast corner of said lot 19, also being the southerly right of way line of Benard Street; thence northerly 60 feet more or less to a point on the northerly right of way line of Benard Street said point lying 4.6 feet easterly from the southeast corner of lot 18 of said plat of Seneca Ridge; thence N 46°10’ W 95 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 43 feet easterly from the easterly right of way line of Acadia Court; thence northerly along said parallel line a distance of 139 feet more or less to the north line of lot 17 said plat of Seneca Ridge; thence N 12°03’ E 127 feet; thence N 67° W 121 feet; thence north 328 feet more or less to the northerly right of way line of Towne Center Drive; thence northeasterly along said northerly right of way line of Towne Center Drive a distance of 893 feet more or less to the southwesterly right of way line of State Highway M-37; thence northwesterly along said southwesterly right of way line 286 feet; thence northeasterly at a right angle to said southwesterly right of way line 120 feet more or less to the northeasterly right of way line of said State Highway M-37; thence S 89°50’ E 89 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 78 feet northeasterly from the northeasterly right of way line of said State Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along said parallel line a distance of 469 feet; thence S 89°50’ E 154.4 feet more or less to the westerly right of way line of Arlington Street; thence northerly along said westerly right of way line 432 feet; thence easterly at a right angle to said westerly right of way line 66 feet more or less to the easterly right of way line of said Arlington Street; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line a distance of 418 feet; thence S 48°31’ E 126 feet; thence S 00°40’ E 237 feet; thence S 71°20’ E 276 feet; thence S 64°40’ W 188 feet; thence S 00°44’ W 310 feet; thence S 35°51’ W 297.10 feet more or less to the easterly right of way line of State Highway M-37/Arlington Street; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line 304 feet; thence westerly along said right of way line 36 feet; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line 545 feet; thence westerly at a right angle to said easterly right of way line 66 feet more or less to the westerly right of way line of State Highway M-37/Arlington Street; thence N 48°24’ W 207 feet; thence N 72°33’ W 161 feet; thence S 83°13’ W 335 feet; thence N 13°36’ W 101.9 feet more or less to a point on the north line of lot 33, said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 2 to the Village of Middleville, said point lying 46.4 feet easterly from the northwest corner of said lot 33; thence westerly along the north line of said lot 33 a distance of 46.4 feet more or less to the northwest corner of said lot 33 and the point of beginning of this description. The basis of bearings used for this description is taken from the Barry County GIS mapping. Comprising the following properties: 41-022-019-00 41-022-143-00 41-022-418-00 41-022-949-00 41-100-001-00 41-100-007-00 41-100-012-00 41-100-017-00 41-100-022-00 41-100-025-00 41-100-026-30 41-200-016-00 41-022-022-00 41-022-147-00 41-022-442-00 41-095-005-00 41-100-003-00 41-100-008-00 41-100-013-00 41-100-018-00 41-100-023-00 41-100-026-00 41-100-029-00 41-200-017-00 41-022-022-01 41-022-410-00 41-022-486-00 41-095-006-00 41-100-004-00 41-100-009-00 41-100-014-00 41-100-019-00 41-100-024-00 41-100-026-10 41-100-030-00 41-200-018-00 41-022-022-10 41-022-412-00 41-022-947-00 41-095-007-00 41-100-005-00 41-100-010-00 41-100-015-00 41-100-020-00 41-100-024-10 41-100-026-20 41-200-014-00 Public Walkway 41-022-023-10 41-022-415-00 41-022-948-00 41-095-008-00 41-100-006-00 41-100-011-00 41-100-016-00 41-100-021-00 41-100-024-20 41-100-026-25 41-200-015-00 Also including the following municipal entities: BARRY COUNTY AT-LARGE (Barry County Board of Commissioner’s; Barry County Clerk) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE AT-LARGE (Village Manager; Village of Middleville Clerk) MICHIGAN DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (Director; Drainage Engineer) Owners, municipalities and interested persons may appear at the time and place of the day of review of apportionments and be heard with respect to the special assessments. This notice is pursuant to Section 154 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956 and Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962. This rendering of what, with some alterations, became Southeastern Elementary, was printed in the April 2, 1953, Banner. Russ Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan, 49058 (269) 945-1385 77579593 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Theresa A. Priest, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2003, and recorded on November 12, 2003 in instrument 1117431, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety and 33/100 Dollars ($66,790.33). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at point of the North line of section 12, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 1058.75 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section; thence South 00 degees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 208.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 252.78 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, said West line also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds West 208.75 feet along said West line to said North line of section 12; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds East 252.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements for public Highway Purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Moe Road and over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Parmalee Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426771F01 77579560 (07-04)(07-25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by NANCY V. HOMRICH, a single woman, 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to NUUNION CREDIT UNION now known as LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION, 15800 N. HAGGERTY ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170, Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 16, 2009, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Barry County on FEBRUARY 5, 2010, in INSTRUMENT NO. 201002050001078, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 57/100THS ($28,698.57) DOLLARS with interest thereon at 5.90% per annum including attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 1, 2013, AT 1:00 P.M. Local Time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Courthouse, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, aforesaid, on said mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: Commencing at the South 1 / 4 post of Section 29, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence North along the North-South 1 / 4 line of said Section, 1417.10 feet; thence South 33 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds, East 517.84 feet to the centerline of Welcome Road; thence North 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, East along said centerline, 664.48 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 27 degrees, 31 minutes, 00 seconds, West 378.01 feet; thence North 30 degrees, 44 minutes 31 seconds, West 497.05 feet; thence North parallel with said North-South 1 / 4 1ine, 475 feet more or less to the East-West 1 / 4 line of said Section; thence Easterly along said East-West 1/4 line, 320 feet more or less to a point which lies Westerly 600 feet from the Northeast corner of the West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of said Section 29; thence Southeasterly, 1140 feet more or less to a point on the centerline of Welcome Road, which lies South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West 310 feet from the intersection of said centerline with the East line of said West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 29; thence South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West along said centerline to the place of beginning. More commonly known as: 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 Harper Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 677579491 27-13 (06-27)(07-25) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Farmer and Tina Farmer, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2007, and recorded on May 2, 2007 in instrument 1180009, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($149,922.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel if Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described as: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East 417.42 feet along the South line of said Section 28; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 Seconds West 417.42 feet parallel with said South line; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 Seconds West 417.42 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 27, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #424925F01 77579480 (06-27)(07-18) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley J. Thompson, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation doing business as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007, and recorded on September 12, 2007 in instrument 200709120001933, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($26,841.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 224 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan And Lot No. 68 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. And Lots 225 and 226 of plat of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof being a subdivision of a part of the North one-half of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Subject to all restrictions and easements of record. and Lots No. 69 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425594F01 77579524 (07-04)(07-25) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 36/100 Dollars ($136,497.36) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 25, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 27, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 77579507 (06-27)(07-18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David M. Raub, a single man and Scott Brayton, a single man, both of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated September 7, 2007 and recorded on September 17, 2007 in Instrument No. 20070917-0002073 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, the Modification of Mortgage dated March 6, 2009 and recorded on April 17, 2009 in Instrument No. 20090417-0004213 and the Modification of Mortgage dated April 10, 2011, duly executed by David M. Raub, Michael Raub and Annette Raub, and recorded on May 18, 2011 in Instrument No. 201105180005150 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 10, 2013, and recorded on January 18, 2013 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in 2013-000743, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of One Hundred FiftyEight Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($158,167.63), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 7.950%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel 1 A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan being described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Corner of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 665.96 feet along the North line of said Section 25 to the point of beginning of the following described parcel; thence South 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds east, 707.37 feet; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West, 330.00 feet to the West line of the East 30 acres (prorated) of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds North, 707.37 feet along said West line to the North line of said Section 25; thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. P.P. #08-10-025-006-10 which has an address of 10332 Love Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77579229 (616) 235-5500 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005, and recorded on June 29, 2005 in instrument 1148767, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($112,722.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lot 7 of Block 25 of I.N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 12, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #395582F02 77579576 (07-04)(07-25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GRUEL MILLS NIMS & PYLMAN, PLLC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Ralph Getman, currently deceased and Jackie Getman, a single woman, of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated March 12, 2002 and recorded on May 9, 2002 in Instrument No. 1080212 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 2, 2012, and recorded on August 13, 2012 with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 2012-003171, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($37,748.67), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 9.450%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan and which are described as follows: Parcel B-2: That part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 931.05 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 386.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 247.5 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 58’16” West 386.85 feet along the South line of the North 1100 feet of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 00’00” East 241.36 feet to the place of beginning. Easement description: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: that part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00’00” West 873.44 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East, 711.05 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 89 degrees 07’06” East 606.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00’32” West 66.0 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 07’06” West 606.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00’32” East 66.0 feet to the place of beginning of this easement. P.P. #08-07-013-002-10 which has an address of 6240 Gurd Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 3333 Deposit Drive, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 DATED: June 7, 2013 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77579224 (616) 235-5500 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning COmmission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number SP-5-2013 Brad & Michelle Brigstock, (property owners) Location: 1150 Woodruff Road in Section 36 of Irving Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for an accessory dwelling per Section 2305 in the RR zoning district. Meeting Date: July 22, 2013. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 9435-1284. 77579582 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Altisource Residential, LP, by assignment dated June 11, 2013 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars and TwentyOne Cents ($110,789.21) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 18, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/20/2013 Altisource Residential, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77579381 No: 13-81218 (06-20)(07-11) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas J. King, a single man and Molea A. Weaver, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146974, and , Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($129,451.78) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 11, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 Hill Top Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to Plat recorded in Liber 5 of Plats Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 13, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-001395 77579259 (06-13)(07-04) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — Page 11 JAIL, continued from page 1 real strategic plan — with easels around the room for ideas and thinking about the layout of various departments. There are just a lot of things up in air.” Stolsonburg agreed, noting that “we don’t even know what size of a jail to build. Do we build a jail with 100 beds or will the future require that we have 200 beds?” Consensus discussion led to an instruction that Brown research the employment of a facilitator, someone skilled in working with county-planning issues and that he return to the July 16 committee-of-the-whole meeting with two options on which to act: a request for proposal format in which the county requests bids, or a list of qualified facilitators suggested by other counties or by the Michigan Association of Counties. Responding to timeline inquiries, DeYoung suggested the process would involve a series of meetings that could take a few months, and Geiger suggested that a public input component be included. Stolsonburg posed his time frame as having a plan — including building and funding proposals — in place by the end of the current board’s term, November 2014. “Some of us are skeptical. You’ve got a hard sales job ahead of you,” citizen Jack Miner told commissioners at the completion of Monday’s strategic planning meeting. “What has been the building maintenance cost for the jail in the last five years? What were the operating costs? What was the jail population in those five years? “Last, how did we go from renting jail space to surrounding counties to now being overcrowded in such a short period of time? I think the public would like to know this information.” Brown committed to helping commissioners get started on that road. “This would be far more comprehensive plan than what’s ever been done,” said Brown, “and it really requires you to be committed. It appears that you’re all at that point.” �Page 12 — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT noon. Nothing was reported missing or damaged inside the home. Worker reports attempted theft of fireworks A PPI Michigan Fireworks employee contacted Barry County Sheriff’s deputies June 25 concerning attempted theft of fireworks from a parking lot stand at 1450 M43 Highway, Hastings. The employee told police he packed up the fireworks in a metal walk-in container at the end of the evening. The container was secured with three padlocks. When the employee returned to open the stand the next morning, he discovered two of the padlocks had been cut off. There was also evidence of damage to the metal box covering the third padlock where someone tried to pry it apart. Police are still investigating the incident. Drivers arrested for DUI and OUIL Just after midnight June 18, Hastings officers stopped a suspected drunk driver in the 1600 block of South M-43 Highway. The driver was identified as a 54-year-old Delton man, who subsequently was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was transported to the Barry County Jail where he was lodged. Just before midnight June 18, officers pulled over a driver in the 600 block of East Marshall Street. Following further investigation the driver, identified as a 44-year- old Hastings man, was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of intoxicants. He, too, was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Vacation home break-in an unwelcome site for owner Woman arrested for possession of marijuana When Barry County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to arrest at man at his Bayne Road, Nashville, home, they discovered a woman inside the home who was illegally possessing marijuana and also arrested her. The incident occurred about 11 p.m. June 29 in the 10600 block of Bayne Road. When police arrested the 52-year-old Nashville man on outstanding warrants, they detected the odor of burnt marijuana from inside the home and located a 46year-old woman inside. Officers determined no one in the home had a medical marijuana card. The woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail, charged with possession of marijuana. Trash container missing from residence A 72-year-old Battle Creek woman reported theft of her trash container. The woman told police the container was taken sometime June 22 possibly between 3 and 4 p.m. She told police she already contacted the garbage collection service company, Sherrod’s Refuse in Battle Creek. They advised her to contact police and have a report on file. Stihl stolen from southeast-side home A 63-year-old Vermontville woman reported an attempted break-in at her vacation home on Chain-O-Lakes Drive, Delton. She found glass broken on the entry door, and a side window also was broken. She contacted Barry County Sheriff’s deputies June 22 shortly before On June 24, a Stihl 038 Magnum chainsaw was reported missing from a home in the 700 block of South Dibble Street in Hastings. The owner reported it missing from his porch sometime between June 22 and June 24. Anyone with information about the missing chainsaw is asked to call Silent Observer or the Hastings Police Department. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Rent Recreation Estate Sale FOR RENT: HASTINGS, easy walk to town, downstairs, 2 bedroom, $500 per month. Call 269-838-5140. WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. Lawn & Garden Community Notices AQUATIC PLANTS: Our Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. APOLS WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia MI. (616)6981030 M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:002:00. LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE: ADULTS AND KIDS TO AUDITION FOR THE DELTON FOUNDERS DAY VARIETY SHOW ON AUGUST 10TH. AUDITIONS ON: THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM 5-7PM, JULY 11TH, 18TH AT THE DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 Death at the Net wins sand volleyball title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The youngsters served up the first of three days of competition at the 11th Annual Lake Odessa Fair Sand Volleyball Tournament. Death at the Net knocked off The Ballers 21-7, 19-21, 15-12 in the championship match Friday evening. The Ballers led 11-10, but Death at the net rattled off five of the next LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, you damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Ronald L. Elliston and Kerry Elliston to Educational Community Credit Union dated May 7, 2010, and recorded on May 18, 2010 at Document Number 201005180004916 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $202,849.41. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: LOCATED IN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID 1/4 SECTION, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO OTHERS, VIZ: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30; FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 150 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET,THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 110 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET, THENCE WEST 330 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE WEST 480 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 649 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY IN SAID HIGHWAY 165 FEET, THENCE EAST 264 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY, 165 FEET, THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES, 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 360.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04’27’ WEST 300 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 302.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 ; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07’ 45’ EAST 300 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36’27’ WEST 302.90 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 8425 Marsh Road, Plainwell, MI 49080 During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By:______________________________ Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579242 (269) 382-3703 Death at the Net, the team made up of Ryan Szczepaniak (from left), Rebecca Kutch, Sam Kostanko, Riley Howe, Kody Farr, Toni Fisher and Kyle Willette took the championship in the youth division at the 11th Annual Lake Odessa Fair Sand Volleyball Tournament Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rebecca Kutch, captain of the Death at the Net team, dives into the sand to save a shot Friday during the sand volleyball tournament at the Lake Odessa Fair Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) six points to take the tournament title. “We just had fun and worked as a team,” said Death at the Net team captain Rebecca Kutch. Death at the Net was made up entirely of freshmen, and Kutch said she and teammates Riley Howe and Toni Fisher all played volleyball at Lakewood Middle School. The four boys on their team were Ryan Szczepaniak, Sam Kostanko, Kody Farr and Kyle Willette. They formed their team just three days before the tournament. The ten youth teams started the afternoon with pool play, then were seeded for the championship tournament. The youth competition was followed by adult and competitive tournaments Saturday and Sunday. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Gibson, a Married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2011, and recorded on June 13, 2011 in instrument 201106130005796, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty and 90/100 Dollars ($123,330.90). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 11, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Southeastern Village No. 2, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 43. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 13, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425783F01 (06-13)(07-04) 77579217 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny R. Daugherty, A Single Person, original mortgagor(s), to National Bank of Hastings, Mortgagee, dated November 1, 2002, and recorded on November 23, 2002 in instrument 1092225, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PHH Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred EightySix and 08/100 Dollars ($63,486.08). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 50 feet of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feet of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly's Addition No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 94. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406008F02 (07-04)(07-25) 77579530 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 2013 — Page 13 Second Hastings Macker draws hundreds downtown by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was no sophomore slump for the Hastings Macker. Jaymes Thorne of the Undefeatables puts up a shot during his team’s contest against the Gladiators Saturday in the first game on the Dream Court on the corner of Church and Court during the 2013 Hastings Gus Macker. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The 2013 Hastings Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament went off without a hitch Saturday and Sunday, filling downtown Hastings with ballplayers, spectators, officials, volunteers and more. Barry County Chamber of Commerce President Valerie Byrnes, who is one of the local event organizers, said that the event brought more spectators downtown than it did when it won Gus Macker’s freshman of the year award as the best new tournament host in 2012, and that there were 20 more teams competing than a year ago. Not only were there courts on Court Street and Church Street this year, but courts also filled State Street through downtown Hastings. Spectators were drawn to the basketball games as well as into businesses throughout downtown. A few businesses downtown were also drawn out towards the street, with the Seasonal Grille selling hot dogs and cold drinks outside their establishment, fresh squeezed lemonade available underneath more than one downtown establishments’ outdoor tents, and Jet’s Pizza and Sandy Schondelmayer Bar-B-Q setting up stands just off of the court house lawn. “I thought the event itself went off as planned or better than expected. It did go all the way downtown. We did see increased activity in many of the shops and restaurants,” Byrnes said. The event tipped-off with the opening ceremony on the Dream Court on the corner of Church Street and Court Street. The Hastings volunteers and the Gus Macker crew were there to be introduced and to fire up the crowd of spectators that gathered. Hastings High School basketball star Tony Bowne, who went on to play in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament with Central Michigan University, fired the first shot of the tournament. While his first attempt glanced off the rim, the second flew through the net. Teams had the chance to sign-up to play on the Dream Court throughout the weekend, on a portable court with a DJ/announcer. There was also a portable court set up near the corner of State Street and Broadway, in front of the court house, where the team’s in the Top Basketball courts line Court Street behind the Barry County Courthouse Saturday during the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Barry County Chamber of Commerce President Valerie Byrnes (center) introduces members of the local organizing committee on The Dream Court during the opening ceremony for the 2013 Hastings Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Men’s bracket battled it out. Byrnes said there will be a debriefing later this month, and planning for the 2014 tournament will begin sometime in September or October. Gus Macker games get going on the Top Men’s court, which was located on the corner of State and Broadway in downtown Hastings Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Triathlon opens Algonquin Lake July 4 festivities The Independence Family Triathlon will be at Algonquin Lake Saturday, July 6. The pre-registration deadline — which guaranteed a T-shirt — was last Friday. However, late registration can be done at the YMCA of Barry County’s Camp Algonquin beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the race. The race is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Additional shirts will be available for purchase and for late registrants, while supplies last. The event begins with canoeing or kayaking to Indian Island and back, continues with a 4.2-mile bike ride around the lake and finishes with a one-mile run/walk through the woods. Participants may complete the stages with as many family members as they’d like, but a family team must have at least two participants total. The cost is now $30 for those age 18 and up. The fee for 11- to 17-year-olds is $25, and the fee for those ages 10 and under is now $14. Proceeds will help fund YMCA programs and the Algonquin Lake Community Association Fourth of July fireworks. Volunteers are needed at the registration table at 8 a.m. on the day of the race. Volunteers are also needed at specific locations on the course at 8:30 a.m. For more information, check the website, www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org. The State Grounds team (pink) takes on the Vikings in one of the first games on State Street in downtown Hastings Saturday morning during the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Call 945-9554 for ACTION ads The crowd gets fired up for the start of the 2103 Hastings Gus Macker Tournament around Tony Bowne, who fired the first shot of the tournament on The Dream Court Saturday morning. 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There were over 100 competitors in all, including more than a few who competed in both individual races as well as the four-person team challenge. Nearly all of the champions said ducking under telephone pole after telephone pole which was laid across about a 90-foot long water hole dug in the infield was the hardest part of the race, which included two obstaclefilled laps. There was another 90-foot trench filled with water. A couple more water pits, which telephone poles to walk like a balance beam. “I haven’t done anything like this before,” said Griffin Quisenberry, who was the first boy across the finish line at the end of the youth race. “I was looking for a challenge and this is not easy by any means.” “Holding my breath under those logs. Going under the water was pretty hard. Other than that, it was tiring getting up the hills and stuff, but yeah those were the worst.” Ali Wheeler, who was the champion of the girls race agreed. “You’ve got to hold your breath, and you’re swimming underneath mud. It’s gross,” said Wheeler. Just beyond that obstacle, a section of moguls where deep pits were dug then filled with water and mud. The dirt from the pits was used to fill mounds between each pit. Competitors leapt from mound to mound, hoping not to splash down in the mud which stole more than a few shoes. “I thought those were tougher than the logs,” said Erin Schneider, who won the women’s race. “With the logs, all you’ve got to do is duck and go, but those pits you’ve got to kind of strategize how you’re jumping and then you get stuck way up to your knee and you can’t get your shoe out.” The youth and adult individual competitions were followed by a team competition, which was won by the foursome of Nate Kauffman, Jermey Barbour, Ryan King and Greg Martin. Competitors had to wait until all four of their team members had finished one obstacle before advancing to the next one in the team competition. “I thought team was easier, because you get help going through each thing instead of on your own, because you might slip and your partner can help you out,” said Martin. King said, “it slows you down, but you’ve got to wait anyway.” Martin didn’t mind waiting to help teammates. “You’ve got a little break,” he said. “Some of them got it,” said event organizer Harrison King. “We designed it where you needed to help your team, especially with the moguls over there and the logs. That is what our hope was, to have a real team event. If you look at the Tough Mudder, you’ve got to help your team. “That’s what we’ll hope for next year, to make some of the obstacles a little more team oriented. Some of the teams got it and they helped each other out. There were other teams that just busted ahead and then just waited.” Harrison said the when the fair cut down from two nights of demolition derby to one, there needed to be a new event to take its The crowd takes off at the start of the team competition at the 2.5K Mud Run Friday evening in front of the grandstand at the Lake Odessa Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The team of Nate Kauffman, (from left) Greg Martin, Ryan King and Jermey Barbour celebrates its win in the team competition at the 2.5K Mud Run during the Lake Odessa Fair Friday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) place in front of the grandstand. “We’re trying to get more family oriented events. I think we did it this year,” said Harrison. Events like this are springing up all over. The Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course race which bills itself as being designed by British Special Forces. Schneider said she took part in a Warrior Dash in Grand Rapids in September, and that the event at the Lake Odessa Fair was comparable to that one. While the first 1.25K lap seemed like it would have been enough, Schneider said she would have been happy to round the course again after finishing the 2.5K challenge. Medals went to the top three in each division, and the team champions took home an engraved silver mug. Ryne Musbach, Kalib McKinney, Maddie King and Mike Heisler formed the runner-up team, and the Carbon Green BioEnergy team of Mike Slater, Andy Weeks, Clint Hoppes and Dustin Carroll was third. Behind Quisenberry in the boys’ competition, Jonah Selby was second and Austin Erin Schneider stumbles through a trench of water on her way to a win in the women’s competition in the 2.5K Mud Run Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ryne Musbach reaches out for the cone at the top of a pile of dirt near the end of the men’s competition in the 2.5K Mud Run Friday as Mike Blossom gives chase. Blossom would beat Musbach down the other side of the hill and across the finish line to win the title. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maddie King makes her way out from under the muddy water during the team competition at the 2.5K Mud Run at the Lake Odessa Fair Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Griffin Quisenberry works his way over the moguls on his way to winning the youth boys’ championship at the 2.5K Mud Run at the Lake Odessa Fair Friday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kietzman third. Behind Wheeler in the girls’ competition, Bryeana Littlefield was second and Danielle Kosten third. Schneider won the women’s title, with Allison Helminski second and Melissa Shaw third. Ryne Musbach, Mike Blossom and Ashton King reached the final obstacle, a tall dirt mound in front of the grandstand with an orange cone on top. To win the race competitors needed to touch the cone then make their way down the mound and across the finish line. Musbach got to the cone first. The three wrestled around at the top of the mound for a moment though, despite the rule about not impeding other competitors, with Blossom finally making it down and across the finish line first. King was second and Musbach third. Lions planning second alumni baseball game 77579536 The Maple Valley varsity baseball program’s 2nd Annual Alumni Game will be held Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville. The cost to participate is $35 and players will receive a T-shirt. Contact varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter at 517-726-1391 with any questions or by email at BCarpenter@mvs.k12.mi.us. Information is also available on the Maple Valley Baseball Alumni Facebook page. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-07-07.pdf ad1b78998147b7301cdbbb75124d40a3 PDF Text Text Flexfab to mark 50th anniversary TSA off«cers lack comm0” s®nse See Editor^ °» P(lge 4 See Story oh Page. 4 few—mum Doherty now chief judge in county See Story on Page 12 ‘•■mwmmm gg- .ted to the Interests of Barry County HAS W$, gf B ANNER MDOT unveils plans to reduce portion of North Broadway to three lanes NEWS Steel drum music j returns to fountain f Less is more? .■ I 1 . i . July 8. the Fridays ut the Fountain concert senes will welcome back Third Coast Steel. The ensemble incorporates : the sounds of steel drum w ith Kiss guitar, z drunks and saxophone. ■ p I Third Coast Steel has been performing for several years as a tno with baxs and drums, but has recently expanded lo a quartet with the added element of saxo­ phone. This added dimension brings an entirely new element of possibilities to the group’s presentation. Fridays at the Fountain performances are presented every Friday throughout the summer on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Pvrtornrances begin at 11:30 a.m and conclude at I p.m. In (he event of rain, concerts arc in the commu­ nity room in the lower level of the Hastings City Bank, located nt 150 W. Court St. The senes is sponsored by the 7 homapplc .Arts Council and the City of Hasting . I by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Wednesday. June 29. four representatives from the Michigan Department ot Transportation hosted an open house at Hastings City Hall to answer questions and hear comments from the public about a pro­ posed plan to change the entrance to Tyden Park and narrow North Broadway (M-I3t from four lanes to three Irom Thom Street north to the city limits. During a brief, informal presentation. MDOT Project Manager Sarah Fedderx said the construction would be completed in phas­ es starting around .April 15. 2012. and ending in mid-Novembcr 2012. She said the reduc­ tion of North Broadway from four to three lanes is part of larger project that includes resurfacing a portion ol South Hanover Street (M-37) and enlarging the turning radius .it the intersection o: South Hanover and Fast Green streets. It would also include resurfacing Green Street from Hanover to North See BROADWAY, pg. 3 **?- The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on its plan to narrow North Broadway from Thorn Street north to the City limits from four lanes to three, including the intersection of Broadway and State Road. Board considers combining registrar and clerk offices Crane-Fmkbeiner bridge to open II PRICE 75C Thursday. Ju'y 7: 2011 VOLUME 158. No. 27 | '"• I* The ceretnoni.il grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Crane Finkbeiner Badge wjill be held at I p in. Monday. July 11. on the bridge. Among the parade of vehicles cross­ ing the bridge will be the Middleville stagecoach, a I’homapple Kellogg school bus and a Bradford White truck. Road Commission Managing director Brad Lamberg said, “Brian Calley will say a few word.- before the official open­ ing.” Those attending are asked to enter from the western end al the M-37 Highway and park along the roadw'ay Blood drive planned in Nashville Grace Community C lunch, 8950 East < M-79 will hoit a blood drive from I to : 6:45 p.m Thursday. July 14. Eligible donors arc encouraged lo . make donating blood jiart of their sum­ mer plans. Type 0-ncgntive blood has dropped to critically low levels It is always in high demand because il can be transfused to patient? with any blood type flic Red ■i I Cross is also experiencing an urgent need for blood donors with A-ncgative and Bnegalive tyjws, as well. Ji rd Cum has partnered with Mcijrr to offer every person who donates the chance to win free groceries, a S25O value. In tnkfifion. donors have a chance to win $125 m gas from Meijrr and a $$00 Best Huy gill card To schedule an appointment, calf 800 RED-CROSS (HJO-7.53-2767) ot visit . w w w.RcdCnr>sBlr->d org. ■ Anyone who is in generally good I health, f ii kasi 17. weighs a minimum I ot J10 pounds and has nvt given blood for 56 days may lx- eligible to donate blood. fXuiots must bring their Red Cros; donor card or positive ID to manic Five gardens ready for touring Saturday Thnrn,nXrr?Xn rieK1 ch annual "A Dily in lho G^d-n' ,0Ur' sP°nsored by the « rn nth l,b' Sa,urday- Ju|y 9- Their home is one o' live on the tour from 0|her gatdens on the tour are at the homes of Erma and Leroy Thomas,/Xudrey and Dick Deming. Mary and Frank Endsley and Janet Laubaugh. The Garden Thyme Market is another feature of the tour and w'1' be held during those same hours on the Barry County Courthouse lawn where vendors wilt be displaying and selling garden art. Garden tour tickets with maps are available in advance for 58 in Hastings a Al resco, Barry County Area Chamber ol Commerce and Bosley Pharmacy: in Middleville at S &S Market and Creekside G<u«^: in Lake Odessa at Friends Quilting Basket, and in Caledonia al Apol's Water Gafdens or online at thornapplegardenclub@yahoo.com Tickets also will be available the day of the tour for $10 at the garden club booth on the courthouse lawn and at a“ gardens. by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer According to Barry County Registrar of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, 33 of Michigan's S3 counties have combined their registrar of deeds’ and clerk’s offices, but she does not recommend it for Barry County. “Personally, for Barry- County, I don’t feel that is the best choice.” Burghdoff told the Barry County Board of commissioners during its commitlee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday morning. Burghdoff, who has decided not to nin for re-election, brought the issue to the commis­ sioners. She said merging the two offices works best for larger counties that have more employees and office managers, supervisors, or chief deputies to run the offices, or smaller counties that have a much lower volume of business for both offices. .As an elected official. Burghdoff is not required to maintain a certain number of office hours; however, she has opted to serve as an employee, working eight hours a day, as well as serving as a department head. “Because of all that the registrar of deeds’ office is responsible for — all the different departments that rely on us, all the different things that are going on right now in the real estate market such as foreclosures ... class action lawsuits — I think it really deserves to have its own department head because it is definitely a full-time job.” Burghdoff told commissioners. “Hardly a day goes by where I don’t get a phone call from an attorney, bank, someone w anting to speak to the regis­ trar of deeds; they don’t want to speak to an employee, they want the department head.” Bmghdoff said her opinion about combin ing the two posts it not a reflection on Barry County Clerk Pam Jan is. “But. because she already has a lot of responsibility tn the clerk’s office, I think it is going to be asking a lot of her, or any person, to take on. and know what is going on in the registrai of deeds’ office, when they arc not physically in that office.’’ she said. Burghdoff said she has talked with many clerk registrars, and most of them have told her that they were overwhelmed by the workload. “And, I will tell you. with one and half people that 1 have right now. one full-time and one half-time in my office, it gets very lough to make sure things are done in a time­ ly fashion.” she said. “You can’t run the reg­ istrar of deeds’ office with one full-time and one halt-time person; it's just not going to woik ” County Commissioner Don Nevins asked if their was cost savings associated with com­ bining the offices. “Just pushing around the numbers. 1 don't sec w here it is going lo be much of a cost sav­ ings. at all.” said Burghdoff. adding that pub­ lic service might suffer if the two offices w ere combined. “I would kind of like to think that we give them a little bit more than these counties that are combined,” she said. "They don’t have that one-on-one contact...” County Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg asked if it was possible to do cross-training for employees in the clerk’s and the regis­ trar’s offices. "Unless it is something that person can do on a daily basis for a period of time, they are going to have a difficult time retaining what they have learned,” said Burghdoff. "Like any thing, if you don’t use it, you loose it ... The staffing levels are so low right now, dial giving up a person to cross-train would be difficult.” Janis said it was up to the board of com­ missioners to decide what is best for the county. "I will run for the position of clerk, or clerk/rcgistrar. whichever you decide is most appropriate for Barry County,” she said. “What 1 ask of you is that you make the deci­ sion sooner, rather than later, because there are going to be some things that need to lx* worked out so we can hit the ground running come Jan. 1. 2013. if this is what you decide is the most appropriate for Barry County.” CoiAity /Administrator Michael Brown said that all of the county’s department heads are working elected officials. "So. we would need to look al what kind of supervisor, what type of individual would fill that position,” he said "Instead of that being an elected position, it would be a hired posi­ tion.” After further discussion, the committee decided more research needs to be done before a decision is made whether to consoli­ date the two offices. If the county board of commissioners decides to combine the offices, it must approve a resolution to that effect, by at least a two-thirds majority vote, no later than March 27, 2012. However, com­ mittee members said they hope to reach a decision by the end of 2011. The committee also .set 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug 10. as the date for a strategic planning meeting regarding county lacilitie.s and prop­ erties. Stolsonburg told commissioners to plan on spending at least half a day louring all properties and facilities. Commissioners heard a ie|xirt from Karla bales from the Area Agency on Aging about the agency’s implementation plan lor 2011­ 12 and approved a motion lo recommend the board accept and approve the plan as present- See CLERK, page 3 �Psgrt ? - Thursday. July 7. POU - Tbr Hastings Banner • Old-fashioned Fourth fun at Charlton Park Three-legged races at Charlton Park generated merriment and camara by Perry Hardin) lots of animated faces portray the fun youngsters seemed to have during the old-fashioned sack race. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Luting juicy ripe watermelon without the bencfii of urine hands and fingers seemed io he a delicious challenge for kid** and adults during the Juts 4 celebration at Historic Charlion Park. Hint was just one of the oldfashioned si>!e games that wore held. Aticnibnee w a* up from last year, and “the weather was spectacular,” said Charlton Park PirevTor Dan Patton. “I Ultimately the da) wa.> about Thanking our troops and veterans, celebrating our heritage and remembering all of our freedoms, which makes u.s all winner*.”he said. Hannah Buckles, ol Hastings, captured firs*, place m the pic judging contest with an apple-blueberry pie Lisa Buist. of Middleville, was the second place winner with a blueberry dream pie. and Nancy Spencer, of Hastings, took third w ith an apple pie. Pies entered in the contest were auctioned, raising $202 which will be used to help fund items for future July 4 activities, like water­ melons. straw, pies for the eating contest or replacing sacks for the races. Patton said. First place winners of the Three Legged Race in the 10 and under category were Hannah Casey and Aubree Tinkler, in the 11 to 15 age bracket, the winners were Jcssi Slaughter and Jenna Lherdt; in the 16 and older group, the w inners w ere Hannah Martin and Joanna Martin. Sack race winners capturing first place were Aubree Tinkler. seven and o,dcr catego­ ry; Isaiah Taylor. 8-H div‘sion; Jason Slaughter. 12 to 15 age bracket; and Matthew Ramsey. 16 and older. The Baby Crawl was won by Mackenzie Shepard. Pie eating contest winners were Hannah Casey, seven and under; Willie Weninger, 8­ 12; Glenn Ramsey. 13-17; and Dan Parsons. I S’ and older. There were many other winners in several different competitions, including the water­ melon eating contest, ha) bale toss, needlc-inthe-haystack but their names were not avail­ able at press time. K crowd gathered around as kids par­ ticipated in the “Small Bale Toss'’ event (Photo by Perry Hardin) Trying to hoist a "small" bale seemed like a mighty large task for this young child during the Small Bale Toss” game that was part of the fun during Charlton Park’s OldFashioned Fourth of July event. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Eating juicy, ripe watermelon without the benefit of using hands and fingers seem to be a delicious challenge for these youngsters during the July 4 celebration Historic Charlton Park (Photo by Perry Hardin) Looking for a needle in a haystack is serious work for these youngsters. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “The weather was spectacular" for the Fourth of July celebration at Charlton Park, said Director Dan Patton. “The games went well," he added. Here, kids five and under hunted for a ‘needle’ in a haystack. (Photo by Perry Hardin Attendance at the annual July 4 event seemed to be a little higher this year than it was last year, said Charlton Park n Dan Patton. Specific figures were not available at press time. A good-sized crowd gathered to watch the sack race Ah teclor attended the Veterans Barbecue at the park and others brought their own picnic meals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) D0U 5°° »« "IS" “k “ ,n9 the competition. (ph°t0 by P —> ™«•* — P for joy dur �BROAD^^’ c°ntinued from page 1 jw-’)’1 ,n 1 ,u the Broadway. Bn> ^trance (() 2 ,l> limits, and widening the adja^ 'J0^ Park. eliminating acCC3‘\a aligning P^ing iot from lhe >^';fafd) »n.ir"*>'I.Th1)n, Street to imp”1' e. uire- t>v. „ , n°w•’Federal I*1" . on the fttu haven’t had a public ^trance (<) 'Jhb-’c-lane conversion and the v Wen Park? said Fedder. ____ "Virtually a». aaderce SaV all, probably R °* ,he accidents ats,a , d and Broadway are Wrn "delated." Hastings City Police Chief JerrY Sarver Numerous tractors, steam engines and old-time machinery will be on display Friday and Saturday at Historic Charlton Park. Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine show is Friday and Saturday The 40th annual gas and steam engine show will return to Historic Charlton Park July 8 and 9. Visitors can view demonstrations of shin­ gle-making, threshing, hay-baling, see an 1890 Corley Sawmill in operation, watch tractor parades, cat Westinghouse steamed com. stroll the historic village, ride in a steamboat and enjoy a spark show Saturday evening. l*he open class horse pull begins Friday, July 8, at 6 p.m. with the Michigan Horse Pulling Association. Organizers say more tractors and steam engines are expected this year than ever before. The tractor parade will be Saturday at 2 p.m. Show hours are Friday noon to dusk and Saturday from 8 a.m. to dusk. Admission is $5 for adults, S3 for children. Charlton Park is at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road between Hastings and Nashville, just off M-79. “ • For more information, call 269-945-3775 or vi sit www.charltonpark.org. Chamber networking event to coifed school supplies Bringing school supplies for the next business after hours Thursday, July 14, at Michigan Family Chiropractic Centers is encouraged by (from left) Andre Wiegand Tami Nicholas, Jamie Campbell. Kayla Napier, Lani Forbes, Dr. Nathan Nicholas and Nancy Goodin. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Tlie Barry County Chamber of Commerce will be in Middleville Thursday, July 14. from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Michigan Family Chiropractic Centers. Ill Broadway for the chamber’s July business after hours event. The networking lime will also serve as an opportunity for chamber members and guests to support youth in the area with needed school supplies for the upcoming schixil year. With the leadership of the Barry County United Way and the sponsorship of Hastings City Bank, the backpack program served more than 270 youths last year. This year, they are hoping to serve even more with school supply donations of spiral notebooks, colored pencils, folders and more. Anyone who provides a donation will be entered to win a $25 Barry Bucks, compliments of Michigan Family Chiropractic Centers. "We’re honored to support this effort that gives so much to our community’s youth.’’ said Dr. Nathan Nicholas, owner of Michigan Family Chiropractic Centers. Nicholas and his stall will be on hand lo provide free five-minute mxssages and answer any health and wellness questions related to chiropractic care. Barry County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours events are every second Thursday of the month. Horn •!:•<> to 6: ■-(> p.m I he August event will he at 1 akeUniat Credit Union I hursday Aug. 11 at 209 N. Church St in Hastings. Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads Members of the Barry Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend all network­ ing events free of charge, while there is a $10 charge for potential members. RSVP to Andre Wiegand at 269-945-2454 or email andretn mibarry.com to attend. HASTINGSPUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Ihursday. July 7 - Miranda Summer Reading Party at Ute Expo Center. 11 a m to 2 pm.; Movie Memories features Lillian Hvlmans "Little Foxes." 5 to H p|ibril book club discusses The Widower's Tale |>v Julia Glass, 6:30 to X p.m. y Friday, July 8 -- preschool story time cel­ ebrates Native American stories, 10:30 to H :30 a.m. Monday, July 11 - summer reading con­ tinues for children and adults; computer class on social networking for fun and profit, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (registration required) Tuesday, July 12 - Toddler story time cel­ ebrates tales from China. 10:30 to I] am • young chess tutoring class, 4:30 to 5:30 p m’ ; open chess club. 6 to 8 p.m Barn County libraries at Pierce Cedar Creek’s No Family Lxft indoors series features •‘Traveling ||^ Continents.” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 - summer reading program features animals from John Ball /oo, 2 to 3 p.m Call the library for more information about any of the above, 269-945-4263. “So. I take it <» walk us through how you •-’but down the entrance to the pa>k"*,, A110 Tyden Park." said Hastings Ma><*,^y. Fedder explained * *ould eliminate entrance and exit fa'*1. c adjacent parking lot from Broadway- * Parking lot could be accessed only after ,n& we park through a w idened driveway"When you come Oo den Park) you can cither take a right into> park, or you can come around and turn left into the park­ ing area,” said Feddcfc rc trying to mini­ mize the access p°’n^ * M-43 so all your turning movements will be in one location and your entrance (to Tyden Park) will line up Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 7. ?011 — Page 3 ~ .State Road and Broadway. -_______ , , Hastings Department of Public Service Director Tim Girrbach said MDOT would not install a traffic light because of the grade of the hills approaching the intersection Approximately 22 Hastings residents, city employees and officials attended the open house. Most of the questions and comments were from business owners on North Broadway who expressed concern and asked questions about public access to their busi­ nesses, as well as residents concerned about traffic flow during construction on North Broadway, Fcdder said there would be one lane of traf­ fic in each direction during construction and MDOT would provide access driveways to the businesses throughout the process. 'rhe MIXJT project would be concurrent with the city’s removal and reconstruction of the Michigan Avenue bridge in 2012. During the Hastings City Council meeting earlier in the week, Mansfield said the city planned to detour southbound Michigan Avenue west on State Road and northbound traffic west on Mill Street to Broadway. I le said the city would be working with MDOT lo minimize traffic problems resulting from the two projects. In response to a question from local resident. Fcdder said MDOT currently doesn’t have plans for a temporary traffic light at the inter­ section of B toad way and State Road, or turn lanes in the construction zone but would re­ evaluate the plans as needed during the process. She said daily time limits on construction would be approximately 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. While most of the questions were about traffic flow and access to businesses during the construction. Fedder said MDOT’S plans to convert North Broadway from Thorn Street to the city limits from four lanes to three is not a given. Those who could not attend the meeting but wish to comment on the proposed lane con­ version and the change to entrance of Tyden Park are invited to pick up a comment form at Hustings City Hall, fill it out and mail it to Sarah Feddcrs, MDOT — Marshall TSC, 15300 W. Michigan Ave . Marshall, Ml 49076; fax it to 269-789-0904. or email com­ ments to Fedder at fodders.michigan.gov before Thursday. July 14. Fedder said comments, both pro and con, would be shared with the appropriate MDOT and Federal Highway Administration personnel to help in the decision and planning process. CLERK, continued from page 1-------------- cd. bales said it was the third year of a threey ear plan previously presented to the commit­ tee and it had few changes. She said state funding for the agency is expected to stay the same; however, she said they are anticipating cuts in federal funding but are unsure how deep those cuts will be. against Thom .Street. In other business, the commitlee-of-theIn response to questions, Fcdder said the whole recommended the following for change to the entrance to Tyden Park would approval when it meet again as a hoard have no impact on the Civil War monument Tuesday. July 12: located near the entrance. • Acceptance of an Office of Community Hastings City .Manager Juft Mansfield said Alternatives Community Correction Plan and city officials were in favor of changing the application for the 2012 fiscal year. The plan entrance to the park and reducing North allows the Barry County Office of Broadway from four to three lanes. Community Corrections to continue receiving funding the established corrections programs, said reducing the North Broadway to three which have been in place for 10 years, for the lanes, one in each direction with a center turn next three fiscal years. lane, would improve safety at the intersection • Establishment of a $100 petty cash fund of Broadway and State Road. at the Animal Control department. Animal “Virtually all. and when I say all, probably Control officers arc currently utilizing die 99 percent of the accidents at State Road and sheriff department’s petty cash, which can be Broadway are turning-related,” said Sarver. inconvenient, especially when the sheriff’s ‘‘It’s because you have oft-set turning and you office is closed. The lack of a petty cash fund pot two lanes of traftic coming from each was identified as a weakness during a recent direction. Two cart are waiting to turn in two audit of Animal Control’s procedures and different directions; die) think the coast is business practices. clear; they turn and get nailed by a curb-lane • Acceptance of a letter of understanding car. This nosc-to-noseturning lane should mil-, between the Governmental Employees Labor igate virtually all ohhote accidents ... and Council for the convctipns division, the Barry there is a fairly hiat that intersec­ County Sheriff’s Department and the Barry tion. is tuming-relatra because of the offset County Board of Commissioner to include the turning we currently have. We’re looking for­ position of Control One Monitor in the collec­ ward to that nose-torose turn lane.” tive-bargaining agreement. The Control One Fedder said a 2007 traffic study indicated Monitor position has been in place and funded approximately 12.490 vehicles per day trav­ since January 2005, and the funding already eled North Broadway between State Street exists within the sheriff’s department and jail and the city limits. She added that, after the budget. • Renewal of its agreement with conversion from four to three lanes, the speed limits would slay the same. Professional Code Inspections of Michigan A resident asked if .MDOT would consider (PCI) to provide state construction code serv­ installing a traffic light at the intersection of ices in Barr) County, including the adminis- tration and enforcement of all four State of Michigan construction codes (building, mechanical, electric and plumbing) and adopt the fee schedule as part of a five-year contract effective July 18. PCI does not collect funds from the county; its compensation is through what it collects for permit fees, which arc user-based and therefore cost the county nothing. The board is expected to approve the motion during its July 26 meeting to allow the county attorney to look over the contract • Admission of three Farmland and Open Space Preservation Programs requests: William and Gail Barry in Section 7 of Castleton Township, Norman and Kim Hammond in Section 32 of Maple Grove Township, and Norman and Kim Hammond in Section 8 of Johnstown Township. • A request from the airport commission to purchase a 2011 John Deere CX15 Flex-Wing mower for the Hastings City'Bany County Airport. The mower will be supplied by Fillmore Equipment in Hastings through the State of Michigan Mi-DEAL purchasing pro­ gram at a discount cost of $15,046 to be paid from the balance of the airport fund. A motion to approve the expenditure was approved by the Hastings City Council during its June 27 meeting. • A budget amendment that includes an increase of S2.716 in the total revenue and expenditure budget in the general fund relat­ ed to transport and medical expenses for a Kalamazoo inmate housed in the Barry County Jail, which was reimbursed by Kalamazoo County; special revenue fund expenditure increases for building rehabilita­ tion and diverted felons funds based on expenditures approved during the June 14. board of commissioners meeting; and an increase in the airport fund expenditure to cover the expense of the new mower. �Pajjc 4 -■ Thursday. Ju'y 7, 2011 - The Hastings Banner Revue presenting mystery ‘Witness for the Prosecution TSA officers seem to lack basic common sense So much of what wc bcarpvery day in the news doesn’t have Chris Eldndge and Andrea Ferri practice their roles in the upcoming Revue produc- lion Catie Eldridge. Dale White and Amber Farnum rehearse a scene from “Witness for the Prosecution" (Photo courtesy of Patti Farnum) Director Ann Jo Kinyon and Assistant Director Nick Smith invite the public to view a local production of the mystery. “Witness for the Prosecution.” Thursday. Friday and Saturday. July 7 to 9. al the Main Street Theatre in Nashs ille. beginning al 8 p.m. each night. One reviewer described the Agatha Christy story as “a suspenseful thriller with an uncan­ ny triple-flip ending.” The show is winner of the New York Critics Circle .Award. Tickets will be available at the door. Door opens at 7:30 p.m. Prices are adults. $7; stu­ dents and seniors. S6, and children. $5. For more inionnation, call Kinyon al 517­ 231-1554. j^!anding of Pro^,bng cents are necessary to save lives.• the same scriousne^ un,il “ bccomes ,oca,« That was evident should be better trained and nflVe apprOve of profiling- Not recently whcn Hasting5 nal,ve U‘na Reppert was detained and the individuals they see every day. u riven wouldn’t you disrobed at a pt \vtllton Beach. Fla., airport as part of a pat-down usually, but of the three examples 1 * iof|ab|c passenger? To for security meast»es- Transportation Security Agency officials think the young man was the on y q &avc been suspectsaid they detected something suspicious in Reppcrt’s clothing and date, how many infants or women in , terrorism? How ........... ............... ’ escorted' her m a private room where TSA officials h id b«r rcmovc a diaPcr she wore dUcl()‘meJical reasons. And. recently fe&ral ‘nested screeners at Kans** City International ing such helpless passengers and me Airport were just doing thcir j°bs whcn they frisked a bah? f°ing ,hnnJ£h lhe through any airport, you’ll gates with her parent*- Whal lhc>' d’dn’1 notice a big increase in jobs at the gates. realize was that a pa^°r going lhrou8h at They've added hundreds of security perthe same time forded the incident on on^e!. which slows down the system bu his cell phone jnd P°slcd ,l on the makes travel extremely difficult A* Internet Americans, we take it all in stride, writ­ Yet. just last week. a ^-year-olil ing it off to improved safety for all o . Nigerian man fl vine to Angeles from But. when you see such blatant mistrea New York was able to Pass through secu­ ment of passengers, you have to ask. rity and board a airplanc w*,b an *nVid*d boarding pass* using only his college “What happened to common sense. Congress created the legislation for identification card with his photo on it. the TSA administrator, giving this one I don’t travel a gre^ dcah bul fro,n m>' person sole authority to establish the experiences in recent years, it would rules under which these security officials seem almost impossiblefor anyone to get through gates without the properpicket­ operate at airports across the country. ing and identification. It wasn I until Where do they come from and what training is required to hold these posi­ mid-flight after two passengers com­ plained that the man smelled bad, that tions? . flight attendants noticed that the Nigerian In recent years, thousands of police man was sitline in a seat that was identi­ officers have been laid oft due to budget fied in the flight log as vacant. When the cuts across the nation. Should they be flight attendant asked Olajide Olywasun considered first for these jobs? They Noibi for his boarding pass, he handed Hastings resident Lena Reppert - the already have the experience necessary to them the expired ticket with someone face of terrorism, or more likely guilty of deal with enforcement issues. How about else’s name on it. After reviewing the sit­ dispensing hugs and cookies? the thousands of veterans reported to be uation. lhe crew determined there was no without jobs? Some of them are maimed threat to the flicht, but notified authorities in Los Angeles. When for life from injuries received in combal missions while protect­ lhe plane landed, authorities took Noibi into custody for quesing us here at home. No mailer what their handicaps, they bring tinning. After interviewing him. federal agents decided not to valuable training and a special dedication to our country that arrest him because the only crime he committed was traveling could enhance these security positions. without a ticket. Noibi wasn’t arrested until a week later when he Il seems any time government officials are put in the situation tried to pull the scam again trying to fly to Atlanta for free. of writing legislation quickly to respond to an event or catastro­ How can authorities disrobe a 95-year-iady and frisk an infant phe, citizens are expected to deal with the implications and even yet decide not lo arrest a >oung man when he knowingly boarded the incompetence brought on by enforcement issues. It’s the lack a plane using an expired boarding pass with the flagrant intent to of common sense that comes out of such legislation that frustrates steal a ride to Los Angeles? Where is the justice? Americans to the point that they ask: Can’t wc do anything right? I fully support the security measures being taken at aiqwrts, large buildings and venues across the country’ where safety conFred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics Open house to celebrate Flex fab’s 50th anniversary The golden anniversary of Flexfab LLC celebrates engineering excellence and team success. Flexfab has manufactured silicone rubber hose, fittings and other components in Hastings for 50 years and is celebrating that milestone by inviting the public to an open house from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. July 30. Tlic event will be held at the company’s headquarters at 102 Cook Rd. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas A. DeCamp announced lhe event as a celebration and salute lo the employees who have contributed so much to the company’s success, in the announcement, he made a spe­ cial point of thanking the 800-plus employees around the world for their part in lhe compa­ ny’s growth and future prospects. “I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for creating lhe kind of team that can meet the challenge of an increasingly compet­ itive world marketplace.” DeCamp said. He and the late W. G. (Bill) Pierce founded the company in 1961. Tile company’s customers include the auto­ motive industry, heavy duty truck manufac­ turers, aerospace, the military and industrial operations. Product exhibits at the open house will include a Peterbilt heavy duty truck, a cockpit simulator for lhe F16 fighter jet. a school bus, a Caterpillar earthmover and a mockup of the interior of a Boeing Commercial Aircraft cabin, each illustrating the broad range of uses for Flexfab products. In all. there will be more than 15 customer exhibits demonstrat­ ing Flexfab products. Flexfab’s products include flexible compo­ nents lo be used in critical extremes of tem­ perature and chemical environments, such as turbo charger connectors, exhaust systems and ducting for high altitude aircraft. Of special interest to car fans will be the famous DeLorean automobile, manufactured in 1981 and ‘82 and featured in the movie “Back to lhe Future." The Indy car driven to victory by AJ. Foyt for the Gilmore Racing Team in the 1977 Indianapolis 500 Race will also be available for viewing. Each of these famous cars used critical parts customdesigned and manufactured by Flexfab. Special exhibits al the open house will rec­ ognize the world-wide reach of the company, which now includes design, sales and manu­ facturing branches in Nottingham, England; Sao Paulo. Brazil; and Guangdong Province in China. Food and refreshments will be available at the end of the tour. The Thomapple Jazz Orchestra will play in concert during the Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner ads Public Opinion: Does price at the pump affect vacation plans? . (|ie past couple of weeks, lhe price of gasoline has yo-yoed tcen $3.60 and $3.75 a gallon, nearly SI per gallon higher than a r-ico. Does lhe price of gas have any impact on your summer vacaycar ’ tionpl«"s? Responses to our weekly question. opening ceremony and will be heard through­ out the tour. Throughout the day, drawings for valuable door prizes are planned for those attending. The theme of the one-day event, “Flexfab Fifty Years of Engineering Excellence; A Team Success Story," calls attention to the success and reputation for quality which Flexfab employees around the world have earned over the 50 year history of the compa­ ny. Flexfab will set a new record for global sales, exceeding $110 million this year. Correction: In a letter to the editor last week, a writer gave an incorrect date for the next regular meeting of the Prairieville Township Board of Trustees. The correct date is Wednesday, The Hastings Banner Deinied lo the interests 0/ Barr; County since 1856 ^snwty. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax:(269)945-5192 JOh".J“fS Stephen Jacobs •newsroom• SUMbe"(ASS/S'3'’,ert'0') Kathy Maurer (Copy Ethtor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Charles Alexander, Hastings: “The r«-v hi gasoline prices has changed my plans a lot. I will not be able to take a vacation this year.” Thomas Thompson, Middleville: “lhe rise in gas prices has impacted me a lol. I am not going lo be able to al I ord to go on vacation this year.” Louie Wisniewski, Freeport: "I am not going to be able to take a driving vacation this year.’’ Oliver Butler, Caledonia: ”It doesn’t imp;u-t uS nnich. We do try !0 Jri^’ conservatively." Sara Coburn. Middleville: “I don’t understand what is making the price of gasoline go up. I hope the politicians aren’t manipulating the prices.” Robert Bird, Freeport: “lhe price of gasoline has gotten so high this year that 1 can’t afford to go fishing. I really miss it.” c _ Paverman r. o nns s,lv«fnian Scott Ommen Jennie Yonkor ------------ H, ----------------- pOBo,B ---------------- �The Hast.rujs Banner - Social Security Column Write Us A Letter: ,n.USl n,™‘ receive uiv benefits non t depos it? May I. 201*|I1’5*' jn? l°r benefits on or alter Payments >*i ’ . • to receive their 'ro:,,call>- " Wo -Jrvady March f ?rnTClWcks uil1 ueed switch by be an nniik t v^ecks will no longer ha'c a banl",^ "">S1 pcop,e- " don'' fils r)lr .. |‘v<ounl’ y^u can get your beneMas,J . ?"!. ",c nire<-' •i'Press debit trnnic n ' s"‘,chl"!; front ehecks to elee- lie hehi bank and free at lrcf, orl" You also may call the U.S. ? 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MI 4‘X)5K 2/.9.9WJO42 ■ • com/crtobly, jophlilicotcd orr.biancu • unique flavor combination* • enviable wino list • signa'Ufo cocktails • unnva’od coffee* ,, n v, qtfo 5t. • Downtown Hoilings • 269.948.9222 J50W secwonolGnHexorn nice a 7 ■ yTi H“tu’8s>1he Downtown Devel<>P'ne*« Authority,lhe Harry County Chamber of (»n''"er‘ e and the Sponsoring Merchants for their help making this service possible. Coffee House and Ice Cream 945-3405 106 I S’a'o S' , Oownfown Hasting 269-948-7730 -,Ace Hushng, M �Page 6 - Thursday July 7. 20 H - The Ha«t»nos Banner ~ get morenewsi Subscribe to the Hastings Banner­ Call 945-9554 for more I_ __ Mjrium Gail Hess information. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly xchedul.es of Hastings area churches available for your tonieuu. (’.RACE UOMMlMTV CHURCH I M 79 Hij.hw.iy. N'a*b*ill.’. Ml 4X»73. D"n Rvk.y, (517) S52 *»?>. M-.vnif c. 9 .- m a lft30 i Fell J,:...- before foe i.e. Nur*;n. uhiMrrn'* in;r.i*:n. Vii.th ftoyp d-.ilt <anaU group minion. Ica&rOup training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHI RUH Ol DFLTON “0'5 Mji., Rd. PO Box 408. (comer <4 Nida Rd A 6 M-43». »X-!}r? Ml 4'XU6 PaMs’t Roger Cl-apoo). r 51 *?*2(M.9'9O. Suiid-H Won.hip S.-r'ict 10:30 .vm to i 1.30 u rn. Nunvr) and Children’* Ministry. Thundjy mgM BN- .ri.fy anJ prayer time 6-30 p nt to 7:30 p rn CHURCH OF THE N k/ARENE 1710 North Bnvdu.ij. Rev. Timm Oyer. P.:*t«r Sunday SchoolM 45 xm. Morning Woiship Service 10 45 a r-: Ewr.ir.: Sen ice 6 p iv ; Wednesday Evening Senuc 7 p in. Uhti'la. Eve Worship 6 pm FIRST B APTIST CHURCH RHE Wcxxitav.ii.Dan Currie. Sr P.o'nr. Paul Cbhanl. Miifoter of Musk; Jrc-h Maurer. Youth PaMor. Sunday Service V !5 am Sunday School for all .if cv.10 30 a in Worvhip Service 6pm Evening Service. Jr A. Sr High Group*. Wednesday. Family Nigh: 6 '0 p.m, A*».ma. Bible Study. Ihaivc and Prayer Call Cburdi Office 948-SOU tor mform-tion on MOPS. Children's Choir. Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. P.O Bex 95. Woodland. Ml 48S97 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim lox Sunday Worship 9.45 a m.. Sunday School 11 to H.30 a m. PLE AS \N1 VIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Hi .‘d. Dowling. Ml 49050 P.i»ror. Steve Olnr*tcad. (616) 738-302! church phone. Sunday Service 9.30 a in.; Sunday School II am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Bible Study de Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS SEVF.NTH-D AY ADVENT 1ST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane. Ha'ting* (cr <m lhe comer id Starr School Road and Terry Lane ) Phone: (269) 945 2170 P.ntor Michael WKc K}l»JuiWUWadiL£Qm Sabbath t Saturday ) School 9- 30 a.m : wor­ ship service 10 SO a m. Mid-neck meeting* informal study and prayer 'irvicv. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth niinotry clubs. Adventurers for pre-school to 4ih grade stu­ dents and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high schwl, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and fint and third Wednesday at 6:30 pm respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. H-i'tincj, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services. Sunday, 9.45 am; Sunday School. 10* 45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 8 •? S Jtffenou Rev. Richard AltitK. P. tor. Saturday Mas* 4 JO p in.. Sunday Masses h a m and 11 ■•in; (ur'r.siPii Saturday JJO4:15 p.m. * ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Na.hvillc. Rev. RiJurd Altmc, Pastor, a mission «rt Si Rose Catholic Church. H-vtmgs. M.> Sunday ui 9 4 j ,t rn CHURCH OJ THE LIVING GOD A full guvpd church. 1240 W. State Rd Hasiingi. p.;st.u D<.cg Do. is. 269-948-9740. Sui.fotv School 10 a.ni Worship Service Ham Sunday Evcnim’ Service 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study (> p.m. Simd.»v Schtx;! and Youth (»T'jup t ’.- all „ :e •. Come and uorl-.pthr LordxudiuJ i WOODGROM BRI ITIR1 N CHRISTIAN PARISH 4hS7 Co-ts Giove Rd Pa*tor R . I Jail Beitund. Whcekhair „.cc«'ib!c and elevator Sunday Sitxxvl 9.3(1 am. Worship Time (O.!:) a.in Youth activate*: sail lor information ORANtiFVH.LE BAPTIST CIH RCH 6921 Minh Rd - 2 mile* south ol Gan Like, Plainwell Phone 2^ (^•.4377. OrangcvilleBaptist. org. Sunday - 9:45 a.tn Children, teen and adult Sunday School Ja**cs; Il a.m and 6 pm. Woiship; 5.30 p hi. Junior and Senior High Word ot I «k Clubs Tuesday 9 a.m. Men’s Ihrayer nod Bible Study. Wednesday <’ R’ pm 4 )n o!tl through 6lh grade Word of Life Clubs. 7 p.m Ihayer Together; 9 pm. Children’* summer camp call the church for information June. July. .Auguu Sunday cLtsve* 9: 45-10*45 am “Resolving Everyday Conflicts". "Counsel From the Uro**", and ‘ The Peacemaker”. July 11 ■ 15 Vacation Bible Sch«x>l 9.30 a m N.vun Age 5 6th grade. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED MFTHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 4‘»5O. Phone 269-721 «bO77. Rev Knn-berly A Tallent. 9.30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; II a.m Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday Covenant buyer Group. Wcditcx-day 6..30 p m.. Choir, Practice Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Pravlicv. 2nd and 4th Thut'day* ut 7 p.m Christ's Quilters Friday 6:3(1 pm.. CPR Christ’* Plan tor Recovery (meal served). For more information •■null gumps, special cvnts or if you have a prayer tetjust. call the church office und sec postings on WEB site w ww.countrychapcl umc org SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 241> McCann Rd tin Irvipgl Suml'-y service* each week- 9 15 am Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday ot c.iJi toonh .: : service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion teach week). The Rector of Ss Andrew & Matthias i* Rt. Rev David T Hustwick. llic church phone num­ ber i* 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-94K-9327. Our church website is http:/> trax.to undrew matthias. We are part ot the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and u-e the 192B Book of Common Pr.iyei at all our services HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moure, Pastor. Chui ch phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website, www. hopeum org. Church Fax No.269-61 K-tXXn. Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Bel un. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursd.-.y 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning. 9 30 am Sunday School. 10: 45 am Monimp Worship: Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 pm; Sunday cvcnmr service 6 pm. SonShlne Preschool (apes 3 & 4) i Si pt ember thru May), Tin-*., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 prn; Tuesday 9 .mi Men’s Bible Study .>t the ihuich Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May? Wednesday 6 pm - Ji High Youth (iiu.il 'Crvcd) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • I*rayer Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am - Women’s Bible Study. ABUNDANT LIFE IELLOWSIIIPMINTSTRII-S A Spnt-fillcd cliurch Meeting at the Maple le-U Grange. Hwy. M 66 »outh of Assyha Rd , Nash­ ville, Mkh 49O73fcSun. Praoe A: Worship 10 30 a m . 6 p m.; Wed. 6 R) pm Jesu* Club for boys A. girl* age* 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love ’Where I very one is Someone Special.” For mfoima lion call 6J6-731-5I94 or -5|7«52 1MK> QUIMBY UNTIED Ml I1IODIST (TH RCH M 79 West Pastor Ken Vjuchl (616) 945-9392. Sundvv Wm hip 10 '(lam .1’0 Bio 63JI.ISWIL* .Ml 4905b (in rciiofchrlst <4| N Michigan Ave . Hastings p.„v, ’6‘).9I5-29.3X Sunday .Sool plan.; Worship 11 a.»n. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m HASTINGS RD ORMED UHURU! "A Historic Rr/iur:cd CottvuUn>tx " Sunday morning ten ices becin .v 10 a m. Meeting at the Birn County Commission on Anin : budding. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave.. H.ivtingw Pastor. I*etcr Ad-un- 616-690 *609 p.iJams"( juno com. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 6(X) Powell Road. Ha-tings P.otor > Bob W ilsen. Church Phone 2o994X-23.RI Pastor’* Home 269 945­ 4356 bjw |633’J» sbcglobal net Sunday School 9.45 a.in ; Worship Service 10:15 am. Sunday Evening 6pm Wednesday 7 p.m HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MEIHODISTCHURUH 2(W W. Given Struct, Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Don Spachm.itt Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office lunir* ate Moixlay Thursday 9 a.m-3 pm.; Friday 9 am. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9 15 Coiifcmjt’rary Worship. Id Rl kin Refresh ment'. II a.m. Traditional Wrir-ship. Sunday School for l'rvK-2nd and 3rd-5ih and Nursery Care (infants through age 4j i> availabk* during both worship services. The Soup Kitchen serve* a free meal every Tbe*Jay firm 5 to 6 pm. COMMUNITY BA1T1ST CHURCH 502 East Grand. Hastings; Floyd Hughe*. Pastor, Myron Huebner. Music Sunday Services: ID ant. Sunday School (all ages); II a.m. Worship Sen ice; 6 p nt Evening Service. 7 pm. DiursJav. Bible Study and Prayer. Cail 269-94S2673 lor additional information. 1.11 EGATT. COMMUNITY CHURCH RD E. State Rd.PO Box 273. Hasim,’*. Ml 49O5X Pa*tnr Scntt Price. Phone: 269-94S-0900. Website: w w vv.lifcgateec.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6.30 p m. HAST INGS FREE METHODIST CHL RCH 263$ North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121 Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brian Teed, and Pa»mr of Senior Adult* and Visitation. Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pros ided. Sunday School 9. to a nt fi»r chil­ dren. youths and a variety of class­ es for adult*. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church. 4 year* thnnigh 4th grade di*mi cd prior to offering. Senior HigJi Youth Group 6.30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week 6:30-7:45 p m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group. 6th-Sth grade. Thursday: 10 am. Senior Adult Di*cu*vion and 11.30 .xm. lunch at Wendy’s. GR ACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost • Commitment Sunday - July 10 - Summer Schedule: Worship S.<X) A ID (X). No Sunday School. Noi-y Offering for lane Inc. Men and Women’* Alcoholics Anonynxci* 7:00 Women’s AlAnon 7.00. 239 E. North St.. Hastings, 269 945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey hrtn://vvw w.discmcr- 1TRST I’RESBYITRI \N ( HURUH 405 N M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff G.iiri*o;i. Pastor.Sunday Services: 9 a m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 am. Coffee Hour fellowship; 11 a m Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship av.ul.ihlc during ho(h >crv tec*. Visit us online at mut ljDtdivuh)iaalmZi.vig and our web log for sermons .a, httpy/kistuuaOK^bxicDtULhlu^.. .ApvLtvni. Friday •) m J’lcklcbaB. Monday - 5 pm Prcklclv.il; 7 p.m Knit Wit* TUesday • Wednesday 5 p.m Pickleb.il!; 7:30 p m Men’s Basketball. I hi' u\li>ri"itii()i; t>n v.ur shift srivit e is firavitlrd by 7>tt ilamit i, the t liim hes mu! these hu al ' w-.v. Hhastings lv-Frt isuai*? 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 osley Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 B Howard T. Wilcox passed away at Thomapple Manor. Hasting5 0,1 June 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was honi Max 7. 1921 in Orangeville. Ml the son of John and Wilcox. Howard was a wry friendly person; if you had never met him by the t«rnc -vou did you would be great friends. He married the love of h*s MarY Anu Herminett on October 23. 1948. Howard showed up to pick up Mary °n their first date on a Harley, they went to a drive-in movie and it mined. He loved to camp* fish and he enjoyed his riding lawnmower­ lie proudly served in the US Army. He worked at E.W. Bliss until the foundry closed and then was employed at the Barry County Courthouse for 15 yean, until retirement. Howard is survived b> wife; daughters. Carol (Douglas) Nicholson, Sandra (Gary) Nicholson. Susan Wilcox, Brenda Callihan; sister. Esther Kahler; brothers, Leon Wilcox and Bernard Wilcox; grandchildren, Wayne. David. Jason, Chris Nicholson and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Raymond Wilcox and Charles Wilcox; sisters. Doreen Woodman, Donna Hayward and Ruth Wilcox. Euneral services were held Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Hastiqp Free Methodist Church. 2635 N. M43/ilws.. Hastings, with Pastor Don Brail <fiic)»ang. Private inter­ ment was at Ft. CurterCemetery. In lieu of f!owe/s donations ma) be made in Howard’s name to a hospice of one’s choice. Lauer Fami/y Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel at 1401 Broadway in Hastings is assisting the family. Please share a memory with Howard’s family at www.laucrfli.com. HASTINGS. Ml - Miriam Gail Hess, age 85. ot Hastings, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom June 23. 1926 in Springfield. IL the daughter of Lemy and Fem (Cooke) Foster. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1944 and later attended the University of Michigan. Miriam started working al EW Bliss in 1966 as a blueprint clerk and later retired in 1990. She later returned to EW Bliss as a contract worker in 1991. Miriam married Charles Edward Hess in Battle Creek, in 1945. She was president of lhe alumni board, did volunteer work al 'fliomapple Manor for seven years, delivered Meals on Wheels, was a member of the First United Methodist Church and sang in lhe church choir. Miriam was preceded in death by her hus-* band. Charles E. Hess in 1991 and longtime companion Archie Miller of Pheshabe Town in 1994. She is survived by her children. Kendra (Dave) Green of Phoenix, AZ, Gordon (Cindy ) Hess of Hastings, Mary Houghtalin of Hastings. Don (Lindsey) Hess of Hastings; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchil­ dren; two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Richard Foster of Hastings. Phil Foster of Phoenix. AZ and Bob (Jean) Foster of Kalamazoo. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 9. 2011 at lhe First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St., Hastings, al 11 a.m. Gail was a good friend to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website at www.girrbachfunenilhome.net to leave the family a message or memory. She was bom on January' 3, 1915 in Middleville, the daughter of Jervis and Bess (Whipple) Campbell. Mary-on was raised in the Middleville area and graduated from Middleville Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merl Sherk; her son .Donald Sherk; her par­ ents, Bess and Jervis Campbell; her sisters, Betty Tolan and Jean Armbruster; her grand­ daughter. Lynette Decker; and her brother, luine Campbell. Maryon’s family includes her daughter, Marcia Beard of Hastings;, her son, Aaron Sherk and wife Sam Jane of Hastings; six grandchildren, Laurie, Dennis. Shari, Mike, Brenda, and Tan; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister. Emma Brower of Port Huron; and several nieces and nephews. After 34 years, Maryon retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company. She enjoyed berry picking, crocheting, shuffle board and swimming in lhe ocean in Florida where she lived after retirement. At her request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made lo Pennock Hospice. Maryon and her family are being cared for by the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. Please visit Maryon’s memory page at www.beelergoresfuneral.com to sign her online guest book. Larry E. Kroes' A/. Evelyn Norris HASTINGS, Ml - M. Evelyn Norris, age 97. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 5. 201L Funeral arrangements arc pending at Koops Funeral Chapel - Lake Odessa. L Steven IV. Lewis DELTON. Ml- Steven W Lcwis- of Delton, passed away Julv 1. 201L Steve was bom January *L 1953 in Hastings, the son of William and A,ice t,aine (Seeber) Lewis. A 1971 graduate of Delton Kellogg High Schoo), Steve °w,,ed and °Per* ated Sportsman's Socialities »« Caledonia for 10 y ears. * Steve loved the Steve «as an avid hunter and IKhcniia"- ”Peni,l"g summers working for the Department ot Natural Resources as seasonal help. Steve also enjoyed yardettin- .m<l working lhe farm that he loved. . On January yj .078. Steve married I.izabeth Retnk-y who stir'iu’$' He is also survived bv a 5k ’'*! (Oavtd) Boerman; hmtheP- KC" U”u' ,T’d Georpe Lewis. si^'fltW <R“> “ »»d Sue (Kevin, |^.01,nia'"; a"d U'tral nieces and nephew, ll^vas|>reeededindeJll'Whi'iPu Aeeordiny. to hisses haS taken plnee and th.-. 11 he1,11 'et' Mvmonal £7' ' to Amcrlcu" Cancer S will bv appreciated. . , rvcd i)y DELTQN. - Larry E. Kroes, of Delton, passed away peacefully July 2. 2011. sur­ rounded by family and his beloved pets. Larry was born August 26, 1948 in Hastings, the son of Leonard G. and Jimmie Iaju (Pierce) Kroes. A 1966 graduate of Delton Kellogg Schools. Larry attended Michigan Technological University and later earned his degree in electrical engineering from Wayne State University in 1972. Larry worked for the State of Michigan. Department of Social Services, in Lansing for a number of y cars before relocating to the Detroit area where he continued work in the computer industry . Larry moved back to the Delton area in the 1990s and worked as a computer consultant under the business name of HexFF Consulting. Larry provided computer tech nology and software support to a large num­ ber of local businesses and organizations, especially in the greater Delton area, and also throughout the state. He was an active mem­ ber of the Delton Area Business AsstK’ialion, the CKS-Raillans, Gilmore Car Museum and many professional computer organizations. Larry is survived by his mother, Jimmie Lou Kroes; siblings. Harriet (Rick) Olson of Delton, Rod (Gay Fournier) Kroes ol Battle Creek. Jeff Kroes of Leesburg. VA. and Melanie (Ric) Kroes Cooper of Delton; nephews. Josh Olson. Eli Kroes, Ryan Kroes; nieces, Stefanie Booy, Alison Kroes. Beth Kroes. Lily Kroes, Jessica Cooper and Cassandra Crupper; several great-nieces, and many cousins, uncles and aunts. He was preceded in death by his lather. A celebration of Larry's life is planned m lhe near future and will be open to family, friends and close business associates. Plea*e consider memorial contributions to either the Delton District Library' or Barrv Community Hospice. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuncral.com to view ot sign 1-arry‘s online guest book. Arrangements made by Wi|lianu-Gorcs Funeral Home, Delton, ■fHMMHT- 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS. Ml - Maryon A. Sherk of Hastings, age 96. passed away on June 29. .................................... HASTINGS. Ml . Michael W. Schultz, of Hastings, was bom Decemlser 14, 1945 and passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital July 2. 2011. Michael was a longtune eutplojee of Hastings Aluminum and Bradford White in Middleville, and was a lovmg husband, father, grandfather and triend. and1*!? ?1 aI'Sa’? keP’ sense of humor and had a passion for hunting. He also enjoyed spending time iv with his grandchild»en. u,mnvr. Benjamin Schultz. •Surviving ate his mother Vi.u.» e i । brother. AHv-atta ,md Dylan. Taaron 1 oote. Is; and friends. A 1 uncial kv. I . W;.< Wcdnesihv, j' u!v (> ice ‘s conducted Funeral IL*’,..*', k ,he Hcelcr olt.uatm' Bu-id Jod> Freeport Cemetery. l°°k ^wX‘;ld’‘',ribu'i,>ns “• *),ace in will Please tisit wwwK,-.i I" V tew or sign Miclru-r <-n;?rc’,u«vral com ■ K,‘ 'v1 -sonlmc guest book. �lhe Hastings Barmer - Fhursday Jtiiy 7, 2011 — Paget 7 Calley signs bill extending laws he helped write as a state representative Eurciic M. Van Cleave ■* V NEW JERSEY - Margaret Carson Bottchcr, age 92, formerly of Hastings. Ml. passed away in New Jersey on Sunday, June 12. 2011 surrounded by her children. Boro in Summit, NJ to Walter Carson and Mabel E. Scott, she graduated from Plainfield High School in 1936 In New Jersey she taught a two year old Sunday School class for 25 years. Margaret and her late husband, Botch, moved to Hastings in 1965 where they lived until 2005. A quiet woman of strength, Margaret devoted herself to her family. She is a wife, mother, gramma and great-gramma who spoiled us with gramma treats, weekly letters, crocheted blankets for all her chil­ dren, grandchildren, and 17 great grandchil­ dren. Payday cookies. Wall Lake. Indian Lake, greeting us at the door each day after school, card games with everyone, and the keeper in her head of ail important family dales - from memory. Her special place was beside her beloved husband. Botch. Married for almost 68 years, Margaret brought a sparkle of passion to his eyes. Living a life of happiness together, they w ere our heroes. A special place in Margaret’s heart was reserved for her Hastings friends and com­ munity. She was active in lhe First Presbyterian Church. Hastings Country' Club and as a hospital volunteer. Whether people who were Margaret’s friends or those she met casually, everyone remarked on her good­ ness. thoughtfulness and friendliness. She will be greatly missed by her children. Carol and Jay Davies. Steve and Marge Boltcher. Cindy Donnelly; her nine grand­ children and spouses. Mark and Diana Davies. Beth and George H lavac, Craig and Linda Davies. Pam and Comfort Tsikiwa. Scott and Shawn Boltcher. Brian and Erin Boucher. Jeff and Erin Boltcher, Tim and Christy Donnell). Todd and Sarah Donnelly and her 17 great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her sister. Kit Stagaard, and her sisters-in-law, Margaret McDowell, Barbara Boltcher and Betty Smith. Donations in her memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings or to lhe Hastings Public Library. Thank you. thank you, thank God for you. Mom. the wind beneath our wings. BATTLE CREEK. MI - Eugene M. Van Cleave, age 87. of Battle Creek, passed away Monday. July 4, 2011 at The Oaks al North Pointe Woods. He was born on February 17. 1924 in North Vernon, IN to Walter and Florence (Wilkerson) Van Cleave. Eugene served in lhe U.S. Army during WWII with the 97th infantry. 922 Division. He was a liaison scout and served in both lhe Pacific and European theater. Eugene married Margaret E. Hale on September 7. 1942 in San Luis Obispo, CA; she preceded him in death on October 27, 2006. He received his Masters in Education from Ball Slate University in 1954 and 1959, addi­ tional credits towards his doctorate from Michigan Stale University from 1955 to 1961. Eugene was employed b) Battle Creek Public Schools as a teacher for 18 years and as principal of Ann J. Kellogg School for 10 years. He was also a Michigan Slate University Supervisor of Education intern. Surviving are, a son. Randy Van Cleave of Elk Rapids and a daughter. Suzanne Principe of Woodbridge. CT; two grandchildren. Rob Van Cleave of Tampa. FL; and Ellen Klem of Portland, OR. Eugene was a member of American Legion Troop 54, National Rifle Association, Hunting and Fishing Clubs, and Ducks Unlimited. He served on committees to help renovate Ann J. Kellogg School, PI A groups in his schools, and supervisor of scout troops in Battle Creek. He received a Golden Key lo the city as a school employee, was princi­ pal of lhe Year, and in the Who’s Who of zXmencan Education in lhe 1960s. Eugene enjoyed fishing, reading, art. cars, motorcy­ cles, hunting, playing pool, and dancing. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour before services. Inurnment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Southern Care Inc. www.henryfuneral­ home.org HASTINGS, her Roscoe, age 70. of Hastings. p£**4 ?>' Tuesday, July 5. 2011 at Pennock HoM •*! in Hastings She was born ■*’nern”Cr 28, 1940 in Hastings, the dau^1^ of William B. and Minnie M. (Johncock’ Hinckley. Esther (Hinckley) ™arried Lionel Barn Roscoe on May 21-.1960-. She enjoyed hunting. Ushing, going to the races and spendingJ1”’® w>th the grandchil­ dren and great grandchildren. Esther was prvc<^ed ,n death by her par­ ents; son-in-law. Janies lorode; brothers-inlaw, Raymond Keeler. Rich Buslance and brother, Albert AltoftShe is survived by her husband, Lionel (Barry); daughter. Lori Torode and Mike Lumbert; son. Bany (Terri) Roscoe; grand­ children, Nicole Ann Roscoe, Heather Danielle (Brian) Main. Barry Joe Roscoe Jr., Jacob Allen (Michelle) Lumbert. Steven (Esther) Paxton, Parn (Dave) Richmond, great grandchildren, Alyssa Main. Brennen Main. Peyton Richmond. Kole Richmond. Kayla Richmond; sisters, Helen Keeler. Mary Bustance. Harrettc and Kendell Jefferys of Chicago; brothers, Lester (Lorranc) Altoft and Charles Allott of Delton, Jacob Longanbach and Erika and Bill Vallance; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday. July 7. 2011, noon to I p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held following the visitation at 1 p m. Burial at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements are by tile Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to leave the family a message or memory. Lt. Gov. Brian Galley's oldest daughter Reagan, age 4, watches as he signs legis­ lation July 1 extending laws that protect against home foreclosure. Calley helped write the original legislation in 2009 while he was serving as a state representative for Barry County. Laws helping homeowners avoid foreclo­ sure that were sei to expire al the beginning of this week have been extended by another six months. Senate Bill 398, sponsored by state Sen. Mike Given, extends laws that established procedures for homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments to work with their lenders to modify loan agreements and avoid foreclosure. lhe laws, which included other protections such as requiring lenders to mail written notices warning of foreclosure, were set to expire Tuesday, July 5. Since Gov. Rick Snyder was traveling out of state Friday to attend a wedding. Lt. Gov. Brian Calle) signed the bill extending lhe pro­ tections against foreclosure. The Michigan Constitution gives authority lo lhe lieutenant governor w hen the governor is out of stale. This is the first bill Calle) has signed into law. but it is not his first time working on the Call 269-945-9554 anytime to place your ad in the Hastings Banner Public Land Auction IfmfM offer The following County Treasurers will be ottering tax-roverted real estate at pubic Auction on August 1st. 2011: Barry County & Ionia County. The Auction will be held at The Ionia County I.S.D.. 2191 Harwood Rd. Ionia. Ml 48846. Registration will begin at 11:00am, Auction will begin at 12 OOprn. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-salc.info For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available al your local County Treasurers Office. , celebrates five generations "Combo with Side "Gencraton "Operators • Free Ddrvgry wuh:n 20 m iJex e/ Nai/iviHe Call us Beaae# Katie ReaHli .VidrvJj Mkhyaw-lWJ 5I7-&52 (feOJcr 239-SK W76 uw* fvnuntbmr.cthcusaaxaU urn anJidxdM'eyen Inflatable Arraismenl and nakeyix-r party A|urTy(ormenber' Barry County For All Your Tent Rental Needs Equalization Director Tables and chairs available. still ' Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 ; *f9Jt repa* defers 90 Roger Wayne DeHaan. Middleville and Christine Uniisc Slaughter, Hastings Cody Scott Gilbert. 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Calley helped write the original legislation when he was serving on the House Banking and Financial Services Committee and on the joint conference com­ mittee that wrote the final draft. “Extending these protections is in every­ body's best interest.” Calley said in a press release issued Friday. “Most importantly, these protections give families who arc at risk of foreclosure the opportunit) to save their home, bul they also help prevent vacant houses from sitting empty and bringing down property val­ ues throughout the neighborhood.” He also noted thal in this environment, banks often lose money on foreclosed projwrtics that go unsold, harming the state’s overall economy. With this extension, protections against home foreclosure arc extended until Jan 5.2012. ' a. !,cn’ G.i. x w.-g MV -16 w qATlSFA£Il0N GUARANTEED REPAIRS! B WW SYS1D.10F SWIM4ST MQuGM. NC �Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD walk coming from Third Avenue had a lol ( by Elaine Oarlock lomorrow night is the time tor the 56th ‘»nnual chicken barbecue at Central United U The concert in the park Thursday «as the lethodist Church hosted by the Alcthians firM in it scries hosted by the la 1 ^r’e,K*s- Uckcts arc being sold by Walker Arts Commission. Coming weeks wi t. Pharmacy, the church oflice and all Julv 14, Mail Moore; July 2!josh Rove; and Alethians. July 28. Maiden Voy age. Concerts begin at / I he Ionia County Genealogy Society meets Bible school closed at Central United Saturday. July1), at I p.m. at lhe Freight Methodist Church Thursday night Many o I louse. 1 here will be a speaker and refresh­ ments will be served. ’Die library will be open lhe props used went to Nashville Unit* Mcihodist Church, which will be using the until 5 p.in. Also on this date, a workshop will same program later in the summer. 1 he t terne Mart at 10:30 a.m. for anyone who wants to become members of First Families. The was "shake it up" with food preparation part workshop will take participants step by .step of the emphasis for each session. C hildren through the process to learn what vital made chef’s hats to wear. Others decora ct records are needed to prove one’s ancestry in recipe boxes. The free movies at the Ionia Theater have Ionia County by 1880. More than 200 mem­ titles of “A Taste of Old Holland” today July bers have filled this requirement. Many peo­ ple learned of relatives living today in lhe 7; "Alaska’s Last Frontier" for July 14; "Australia” July 21; and "How the States Got process. Flowers abound. The planting of marigolds Their Shapes July 28. The last one will play for 90 minutes. The others range from . 5 to alongside Jordan Dike /Xvcnuc from the CSX tracks lo Second Street is very showy. There 75 minutes. This is definitely growing season. Though arc hundreds of blooming plants in several rows between the sidewalk and curb. Across planted late, the com has really grown. On the the street. Dick Peacock has his annual floral Anderson/Johnson farm com on the edge of display. Many homes have spectacular hang­ the field measures five feel in height. Com on ing baskets. The lawn of Judy and David the inner rows appears to be even taller. Other fields may have shorter stalks but it is grow Lake on Washington Boulevard is showy ing well, despite recent lack of rain. with its circular flower bed. One more change has come to the I (XX) Hollyhocks, hydrangea, yarrow, roses, core­ bi«)ck ol Fourth Avenue. The basement of the opsis and some varieties of hosta are all put­ (ormer Kreiger/Smilh Bros./Caledonia ting forth beautiful flowers. Peonies and iris Elevator brick store building has now been seem to have faded after being in their glory filled with tons of sand. The earlier demoli­ earlier. Local strawberries and raspberries are tion did not take the floor, so that became a now in season. Morrison Lake was abuzz all day Monday gaping hole only last week. Now thal too is gone. The siding which crosses Fourth with boaters in many varieties. Speed boats Avenue and runs to Fifth Avenue has been in and pontoons seemed to be lowing lots of use in lhe past week with box cars stored tubers. Likewise. Jordan Lake had much there. Also semi trucks have used the space - waler activity. Central United Methodist Church had a but not the rails. An in the Park was another big event commissioning service Sunday toward the Saturday, but lhe steamy weather had its close of lhe 9:30 worship hour for work impact on the crowd. It was a sweltering hot campers who are heading out Friday morning day for those who worked in booths, even if for Kentucky where they will be working on they had shade. Many vendors closed early an Appalachian service project lo make because of the extreme heat. The new sidehomes safer, w anner and drier. CITY OF HASTINGS JONES Know your investment risks — and how to respond When you invest vou take some risks. While you can’t totally avoid these risks, you can take steps to help reduce their impact and increase your comfort le>c*- And the more comfortable you are with yo»ir inVeMments. the easier it will he (0 follow a long-term strategy that can help you meet your goals. Let’s look at the most common types of risk related to investing, along sonie sugges­ tions on helping to reduce these risks: Losing principal - This type of risk is most closely associated with investing. For example, when you purchase a stock, you know that its value could go up or down. If it drops below your purchase price, and you then sell your shares, you will lose some of your principal. Your response - You can’t eliminate the risk of losing principal, but by owning a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities and oilier types of investments, you can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfo­ lio. Keep in mind, though, thal diversifica­ tion. by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or pro­ tect against loss. Losing value when interest rates change — lliis type of risk primarily affects fixedincome investments, such as bonds. If you purchase a bond that pays, say, a 4% interest rate, and the market rate goes up to 5%, then the value ot your bond will drop because no one will be willing to pay you the full price lor it when newer, higher-yielding bonds arc available. Your response — You can combat, or even ignore, interest rate risk by holding your bonds until they mature. By doing so, you’ll get your full principal back, provided the issuer doesn’t default, and you’ll continue to receive regular interest payments unless the bonds are '•called.” or repurchased by the issuer. (You can help protect against this by purchasing bonds that have some degree of call protection and by owning bonds with different maturities.) Losing purchasing power - This risk largely applies to fixed rate investments such as certificates of deposit (CDs). To illustrate: If you purchase a CD that pays 2CL and lhe inflation rate is 3%, you are actually losing purchasing power. Your response — Despite (heir vulnerabil­ ity to inflation, CDs can offer you some valu­ able benefits, such as preservation of princi­ pal. Yet if you are concerned about fighting inflation, you may want to look for invest­ ments than have the potential to offer rising income, such as dividend-paying stocks. In fact, you can find stocks thal have increased their dividends for many consecutive years. (Be aware, though, thal companies can reduce or eliminate dividends at any lime. Also, an investment in stocks fluctuates, and you could lose your principal.) Apart from these individual techniques lo reduce investment-related risk, you should also save early and save often — because the more money you accumulate, the greater your ability to follow a long-term strategy that reflects your personal risk tolerance. That’s why it’s a good idea to contribute as much as possible over lhe years to your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retire­ ment plan. By understanding the different types of investment risk, and by acting to help lessen them, you can reduce much of the stress sometimes associated with investing — while you increase your prospects for achieving your objectives. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark I). Christensen at 269-945-3553. ---- STOCKS----The following prices ere from lhe close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Dow Chemical Co Exxon Mobil Family Dollar Stores First Financial Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co Inti Bus Machine JCPenney Co Johnson & Johnson Kellogg Co McDonald's Corp Pfizer Inc Sears Holding Spartan Motors TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 26.60 31.63 19.93 69.30 36.30 61.60 53.61 16.76 110.42 14.10 175.43 34.36 67.62 55.14 85.64 20.77 70.77 5.43 13.97 53.39 $1514.75 $35.52 12569.87 871M +.24 +.61 +.21 +2.27 +.84 +1.97 +.59 +.52 +4.04 +.77 +5.42 -.94 +1.71 -.03 +1.29 +22 +27 +.64 +.35 +.86 +14.10 +1.61 +381.18 +108M (WS anytime for tasmgs Banner classified ads 289-945-9554 FOR RENT The City of Hastings, Michigan, will accept applications for the rental of a three-bedroom house at 1013 West Green .Street, commonly referred to as the Fish Hatchery House. I The house is for rent beginning August 1, 2011 to private individuals only for residential purposes only. A written appli­ cation. one-year lease, and security deposit equal to one month’s rent will be required. Rent will be $695 per month. The tenant will be required lo maintain the properly in the same condition as when first rented. Arrangements to view the house can be made by calling Hastings City Hall al 269-945-2468, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Drivers: CDL-A. Full Time. ToysRUs. Starting S18/hr. Regional: Chicago & Detroit. Competitive Benefits. 2 yrs. Exp., Flexible Hours. Apply: Sarah.Campbell@toysrus.com * Drug Free Workplace. EOE, M/F/D/V Thomas E. Emery City Clerk/Treasurer rr CITY OF HASTINGS DAYCARE/WRAP AROUND REQUEST FOR BIDS at DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 2011 STREET LINE PAINTING The City of Hastings is soliciting sealed bids for its 2011 street line painting program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastinqs, Michigan 49058 until 9:00AM on Monday, July 18, 2011 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld 2011 Street Line Painting”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services COORDINATOR Requires a degree in child development, elementary education or related field. On-site operation of the Before/After School & Wrap Around program. See full job description on our website: www.dkschopls.QfQ- Send SUPERINTENDENT’S SECRETARY at DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Full-time, minimum of Associate’s Degree and five years relevant experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, and GroupWise. A full job description is available on our website: ^^dkschgoLsjJig. Please send cover letter and resume to: pbjpcken^k^ooj^g See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Saving labor (and lives) in the orchard might say. with this particular tree pruned by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters years ago in one way, while that tree over When 1 was younger. 1 used to enjos picking a pint or two of huckleberries in the there has a different shape due to different mountains in the summer. But even when growth and pruning. So lhe first step in moving toward the you work hard, huckleberry picking doesn’t yield a lot of fruit per day. Picking raspber­ mechanization of orchards has been creat­ ries goes faster because the fruit is larger ing trees that are much more similar to one and the berries grow more thickly on the another. /Xiong the way it’s also been useful to make the trees shorter. After all. there’s plant. And picking apples is faster still, with output measured in bushels rather than no need to have a 22-foot tall apple tree, with its fruit way up off the ground, when a pints. Still, it’s one thing to pick a bag of apples much shorter tree will do. Another step forward hinged on what I from an old tree by lhe side of a gravel road. It’s quite another to spend all day in think is a truly clever idea. Instead of let­ an orchard trying to earn a living climbing ting the trees grow in their usual, three­ ladders and harvesting box after box of dimensional structure, the ag engineers had them pruned to keep them grow ing upw ard fruit. All agricultural work is both demanding in just two-dimensions. Y ou could say these and dangerous, and working in orchards is trees make thin apple "hedges” in an one of lhe most difficult tasks in modem orchard. With that innovation, the next step is to agriculture. Indeed, it’s such hard work that a lot of Americans simply can’t or won’t do design mechanical pickers that can move it, which leads to labor shortages and immi­ along the thin rows of short trees, reaching gration issues we continue to fail to come to out and picking lhe fruit. One idea is to use camera sensors to terms with. It’s interesting to note we’d never con­ determine where a piece of fruit is. and then sider harvesting grain fields by hand. I live power a robotic-aim that can pick it indi­ in a small town surrounded by fields of vidually. Before you think that's too fanci­ wheal. Al the end of the summer, large and ful lo be true, remember your car was complex machines reap the grain in the welded together by robotic arms. Dr. Qin Zhang o! Washington Slate field, then thresh it and finally winnow it. The three-step process is automatic, done University works on agricultural automa­ on-the-fly as lhe combine harvester rum­ tion issues including the goal of mechani­ cally harvesting fruit trees. bles across the wheal field. "People all over lhe world are putting Why not use machines lo harvest fruit in an orchard? We could free people from the great effort into developing mechanical back-breaking tedium of picking fruit by fruit harvesters I will not be suqirised if we hand, training them instead lo operate the see mechanically harvested apples in the machines that could do the heavy labor stoics in 10 years.” he said to me recently. Although mechanizing agriculture both more quickly and more safely. Loweralways entails [x*rim!s ot economic adjust­ priced produce could then benefit all ot us The good news is that agricultural engi­ ment for all concerned. I’ve got to wish Dr. Zhang the best. The equivalent of a com neers across the nation are making real progress toward exactly thal goal. In the bine harvester lor fruit would be a labor­ process, they’ve- found it useful to change saving device that could help a lol of peo­ trees themselves Here’s the story. ple in several ways — both in the field and Machines operate most easily in in the grocery store. unchanging conditions. I awn mowers Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, it native of the work because grass in a lawn makes up a rural Northwest, was trained as a yeolo^isl pretty uniform surface. Mowers can’t cope at Princeton and Harvard universities. with truly major bumps or depressions. Fulloss her online at nn kdoc.ss.sit.edu and One challenge for creating machines thal on Twitter HockDocWSU. This column ri could help us harvest I run in an orchard is a service of the College of Agricultural. that traditionally trim trees have all been Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at quite different. They arc "bumps,” sou Wadamtion State University. �Th* Hajrmg-s Bunner - Thursday Ju’/ 7, POP — Pag*.' 9 . fl look back at stories and columns v on local history /ff turning / BACK THE X PAGES Pauline Miller (right) County fairs of the past This column, written hv Susan Hincklev. appeared in lhe Aug. 2. 19X3 issue of the Maple Valley News. 1710 26th annual Barry Count) Fair will open Sept. 25 for three days," announced The Nashville News in 1878. ••Premiums totaling S1,000 are offered, so roll out sour biggest pumpkins and come." (A follow-up report showed that there were 1,203 entries at that event and receipts amounted to $1,668.65.) The News was only five years old at the time it made that report on the Barry County Fair, an institution which predates the settlement of the first white man within what is now the corporate limits of Nashville. Hie fair at Hastings has been an annual tradition enjoyed by many genera­ tions of Nashville folks, as well as others throughout lhe region — failing to operate only during the height of the Great Depression. "There will be no Barry County Fair this year because of existing conditions." noted The News on Aug. 7. 1930. Two weeks later, the paper car­ ried announcement by Eaton County Fair Association officials that theirs would lx* one of the biggest exhibitions ever staged in the connty\. "Day and night (Eaton Countyj fair is being widely advertised, and lhe management is look­ ing for a record-breaking crowd." noted The News Aug. 21. 1930. "luick of a fair in Barry County this year is certain to lx* beneficial to Eaton, for many folks from this section will make their annual pilgrimage to Charlotte who might otherwise have gone to Hastings." However, for the many years between its inception and the dark era of the Depression, bigger and better events were organized each year for the Barry County Fair, according to News accounts. "The Barry County Fair opens next Tuesday for four solid days of fun and entertainment." promised lhe News Aug. 8. 1879. "No pains are being spared to make the [Barry} county fair a success, and every fanner 'should attend." The News declared Oct. 15. 1881. Scheduling of the fair in those days ranged from about mid-August to October, with the first week of September being the overall favorite times. In 1903, at Lake Odessa, where according to a News account, “several fine new fair buildings arc nearly completed." the first Tri-County Fair for Barry, Eaton and Ionia counties was staged. The following year, the Like Odessa event advertised four days and nights "featuring more a" ^identi­ fied friend are havin?,aRequ|ar° fun” al some fair about l9l5nhNlc;h Passen­ ger train service throu9 in ^ViIIg- and often reduced rates during fair week, made even the distant mgs readily accessible to Nashville residents. have to give. The farmers. e^P^iaHy. vuere in no mood to be left standing b-’nind ~ like a June bride at the altar - when tl* Jra,n Polled out.") Louis Norton’s Hereford-' brought hint $52 in premiums at the Grand faP* 5 event, and he gathered in more blue ribbon* at the subsequent fair at Charlotte in 1905 increasing attrac­ tion for local people. "Ro°l13107567 . r r.... • lion of Barry County has been at Charlotte this week, attending (he annual Eaton County Fair." claimed The News in lhe issue of SEpi. 27. 1906. A couple of weeks later. Otto Schulze "cap­ tured everything in sight in the way of premi­ ums" al the Barry County Fair for his fine herd Fair-goers of an earlier day dressed much more formally than do those of today. Shown in this photo, taken at the Eaton County Fair in 1915, are (stand­ ing. from left) Elmer Konewell, Myrtle Marshall, George Dickson (seated) lea Konewell, Wayne Martens and Pearl "Peg’’ Gearhart. free entertainment than even the state lair can boast." The state fair also attracted lhe attention of Nashville residents in that day. Noted the A'rw.y on Sept. 14, 1905: "Louis Norton and Otto Schulze left Saturday night for Detroit to attend the state fair. The former will exhibit six head of cattle, and lhe latter took 25 head of hogs." Schulze returned from Detroit with over $60 in premiums, and Norton carried off SI93 in prize money. Prior to lhe state fair that year, both men had exhibited their livestock at lhe Western Michigan Slate Fair in Grund Rapids where, according lo The News, were offered "S25.OOO in cash prizes, free amusements, racing, exhibits and an extensive women’s department." All rail­ road rates on fares to Grand Rapids and back were reduced that week to encourage fair atten­ dance. (The late Leo Hetrick of Nashville in writing his boyhood recollections for The News back in 1961, told of the hectic rides via rail to lhe county fairs of that era: "As the train pulled in. it was quite obvious to all of us standing on lhe station platform that there wasn’t going to be enough room for all of us to board it - in a con­ ventional manner, al least. Something would of OIC swine. By 1927. a milestone had been reached at the Hastings event, as announced by The News on Sept. I: "Barry County’s Day and Night Fair will fittingly observe the three-quarters century mark of its existence. Sept- 6 to 9. Arrangements are complete for the bed ol these annual events which have brought lhe entire county together at Hastings once each fall without a break for 75 years." Among the special features that year were 12 "free" attractions, including exciting aerial acts and a troupe of native Hawaiian dancers. "Few county fairs have as good horseracing as Barry* has always enjoyed ... and Superintendent of Speed E C. Parker is confi­ dent of this year’s races being keenly faster and more keenly contested than usual." added the 1927 Newt account. 2 l he w riter also noted f-it Barry County had taken “highest rank" as a livestock county, and as competition had heempe^ed tn herds and flocks outside the county, the 1927 livestock exhibit "will be well filled and attractive lo all interested in agriculture in lhe varied phases." C ompetitive displays by granges in the coun­ ty were a popular feature at Barry County Fairs for many years, and in 1927 prizes for those exhibits ranged from $100 to lhe top-down to $20. In 1929, about seven weeks before Wall Street’s infamous stock market crash. Barry County staged what was to be its last fair before disruption by the Great Depression. "The officers have planned to make it the biggest and best ever." said The News of the Sept. 3 to 6 event that year. A sedan, a dining Having one’s photo taken behind humorous props was a popular pasttime at ’airs of the early 20th century. This “baskel of peaches" at the Charlotte fair of that ora holds, from left. Fern Kinney. Flossie Bolo, Glenn Hoffman and Myrtle Marshall In addition to Eaton and Barry county fairs, the Tri-County fair at Lake Odessa, the slate fair at Detroit; and the West Michigan fair at Grand Rapids were of special interest to area people. room suite, and radio were to be given away. There were 10 free attractions in front of the grandstand each day and evening, fhcrv were fine herds of dairy and beef cattle, many horses, pens of purebred swine and sheep, poultry exhibits, an art hall, and school and grange dis­ plays. There were showings of the latest model of automobiles, farm machinery, household arti­ cles and other product display s by Hastings merchants - in addition to lhe usual midway shows. 'Ihe follow ing year, fairgoen* who might oth­ erwise have gone to Hastings made their annual pilgrimage, instead, to Charlotte. . The dark end of the Depression passed in time, and in 1935 The News reported happily thal Nashville school, headed by Superintendent W.D. Wallace, was one of four in Barry County to receive $20 premiums for having more than 200 square feet of space in the rural school exhibits at lhe revived Barry Comity Fair. Other schools receiving a like aware! were Woodland Township.'Prairieville and Thomapple "Albert Bell (of Nashville) was among the winners of first premiums at the tair." announced [he Ahn in that 1935 report. "Winning on Shropshires. yearling ram. ewe lamb, fat sheep, best sheep one y ear or over, and best pen of four." That same year. Mrs. Chester Smith ot Nashville earned off first prize for co<mo> at a flower competition billed as "the largest and most successful" ever held at Hastings. On another happy note of the 1935 fair. "The News point out: "Orville Flook is Whville’s “luckiest man’ in the eyes of mo>t of us. He lias a new Plymouth coach, lhe first of three cars lo be given away during the Barry County Fair." Through the years. The News has kept local readers apprised of annual fair "doings" in the region. These hogs, being loaded for market in the winter, may have been among the prize­ winning swine exhibited by Otto Schulze at fairs throughout the summer and fail months in the early 1900s. Schulze (standing forward in the wagon, v,'earing apron) is preparing to truck these hogs from his farm west of town to the Nashville depot for shipment by rail. (Photo loaned, courtesy of Lewis Schulze). LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey fvk Fish a single woman, original mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc Mortgage. dated December 9. 2008. on September 10. 2009 rn rnsUument 200909100009108. and attsign0<? J’’, p' Mortgagee to SAC Horne Loans s«"'c'n9' £ assignee as documented by an assignment ,n Barry county records. M.d»gan on wh.ch more ,s claimed lo be due Hred Emhly WS®SSSS85W« gage and lhe statute in such mortgage will vidcd, notice is hereby mortgaged premises, be foreclosed by a safe of t c £ a! lll0 p|act) of some part of lhem. el publ County, at of hold.ng lhe circuit court with.n Barry v / 1.00 PM on July 21.2011 Towl..hlp of Mapie Sad premises are Grove, Berry County as: Commencing A! The S nd are described Corner Of The sl One-Quarter Ol South One-Half Of West; Thence Section 7. Town 2%^BflGJnning; Thence Nortn 32 Rods To Tne Po Rods; jbonCj East West lb Rods; ' To Tno Place Ot 16 Rods: Thence South • » Beginning. . chali D(< 6 months from The redemption P*nc'3*’* . d(jtfi(mined abantne date of such sa!c‘ ‘ mciA 600 3241a «n doned in accordance d bo 30 days which case tne redf-mP'1 from the date of such saw. bated: June 23. 2011 p Fcf more information pcaFC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P-C Attorneys For Servicer $uile ^oo 46334/525 Farmington Hil's M y Rio #340B3BF01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Davis and Laura Dav.s, Husband and Wife, orig nal mort­ gagor^). to Mortgage Electron.c Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 4. 2006. and recorded on December 20. 2006 in instrument 1174130. and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FF2 Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates Series 2007-FF2 as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven end 78/100 Dollars ($195,911.78). mclad ng interest at 6 95-.> per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and (ho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is. hereby g.ven that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of (lie mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place u! holding lhe circu-t court wtliun Barry County it 1:00 PM, on July 21. 2011 Sa d prem.ses are situated in Charter Townsh.p of Rutland, Burry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 92 of Pine Haven Estates No 4 according to lhe recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in l<ber 6 of Plats. Page 55. Bany County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months horn the dale of such sale, unless determined aban. boned m accoid-mc.- w.th MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redernpt'on period shall be 30 day, bcm lh« date of such sale Dated. Juno 23, 2011 To' motif informalion, pioaru cull. FC X (248) 593-1302 Troll X Trott, P.C Attorney; For Serv.ujf gl440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. M.cn.g.m 48334-2525 File #373137F01 . .. ,r THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN bankruptcy. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Robert W. Fleury aka Robert Wayne Fleury, an unmarried man. to PNC Mortgage. FKA National City a divi­ sion of PNC Bank. N.A . Mortgagee, dated’May 8. 2008 and recorded May 14. 2008 in Instrument Number 20080514-0005203. Barry County Records. Michigan. There is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Hundred Seven Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Nine and 72/100 Dollars ($107,629 72) include Interest at 5 99% por annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given lhat sa'd mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of.the mortgage premises, or some pan ol them at publc vendue at tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 28. 2011Said promises are located m tho Townsh’p of Rutland. Barry County. Mich £Pn* ate described as: Commencing 110 feet West of the Northeast Corner of West one-hall Northwest one-quarter Section 9. Town 3 North. R9 V;°M. for piace of beginning. Thence West 200 ,eot: thence South 320 feet; thence East 145 feet; thonco North 290 feel, thenco East 55 feet; 1nonce No,th 30 feet to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shall L\i 6 months from the date of such sale. un>e$s determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §000324la, in which case tho redemption pt’riod 6hafl be 30 days from me date Of such 63,‘J TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS Tho forodosii’fl nvortgagoe can rescind tho sale. In that event, your darnages, if any. are Inn.led solely to th0 return of ^‘d amount ten­ dered at sale ptus .nterest ‘f you are a tenant m the prdP"nA P oasa contact cu- o’f ce as you may have certa'h rights. Dated Juno 30, 2011 OrtansAssociates PC Attorruiys for Servicer PO. Bo< 5041 Ttoy. Ml 40007.5041 File No. 401 0579 n‘ Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Hilda Jackson and Norman Jackson, Jr Wife and Husband, ong na! mortgagor(s). to National City Mortoaoe Services Co. Mortgagee, dated August 15 ’002 and recorded on August 23. 2002 in instrument 1066112. and assigned by said Mortgagee to National C.ty Mortgage Co as assignee as documented by an assignment, m Barrv county records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof tne turn of Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-One and 96/100 Dollars ($95,471.96). m-iud nq interest at 6 625-= per annum Under the power ot sale conta-ned m sa d mortqage and the statute in such case made and pro vided noVce is hereby given tnut sad mortgage w-ll be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgage prernises 0?some part of them, at pubhc vendue at tho p-aco d ho’ding tho crcu.t court wrth n Barry County, at 1 nn pm, on July 21.2011. u nd premises are situated in Charter Tcvnshrp nf‘Rutland Barry County Michigan, and mu 2 .5cS as. LON 249 and 250 ol Al-Gon-Oo n LakeHewdP'opedfs. UM No. 2accu.d^ to plat tncreo! Recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page b3 of Barry County Records The redumption penod sha t be t> months from m.. data of ^cn sak:. unless delerrmed ubandnnvd in accordance with MCLA 600 3211a. m which case the redemption penod thalf be 30 days from »ne date of such sale Dated-June 23. 2011 For more information, please caJ FC f (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott, PC Attorneys Foi Scrv.cor 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Fannington H *l*» Mich^jan 4b334-2525 Fite *335647F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Tills sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In lhat event, your damages, it any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur C Bennett and Marjorie Bennett, husband and wife, original mortgago.’(s). to Fifth Th rd Mortgage- Mt. LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 23. 2005. and recorded on March 1. 2005 in instrument 1142122. in Barry county records. Michigan, and as j>gnod by sad Mortgaged to F>fth Thud Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is corned to be duo at tne date hereof thu sum of One Hundred Five Tliousand Three Hundred and 56'100 Dollars ($105,300.56), includmg interest al 6 25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nol ce is hereby given that said mortgage w l: bo forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem sos. or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of holdmg the circuit court Within Bany County, a' 1 00 PM. on July 14. 2011. Sa d premises are situated tn Village o’ Freeport. Ba’ry County. Michigan, and are described as Lotts) 9 and 10. B'ock 11. Samuel Ron’s Add tton to the Village ot Freeport, according lo the recorded Plat thereof, as recotded m Lber 1 of Plats Pane 23 The redemption period shall be 6 montns from t’hj date ct such sa’e. unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600 32411 in wh«ch case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the data ol such sate Dated. Juno 16, 2011 For mote information, pica, e ca'I IC J (240) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Su'fc 200 Farrrungton H i’s. M eh gan 48334-2525 File -374455F01 �Page in ~ Thursday, July 7. 2011 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL BOT1CES MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE.SALE De advised that th*? Mortgage made on January 14. 2010 bySrrth H Higbee a/Va Seth Howard H'goee. a s ingle man, as Mortgagor to American Farm Mortgage Company, Inc , as Mortgagee, lor property legally described ns: Land situated in tho Townsh-p of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan and rs more partcuiarly described as loltows' The North 368 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of Secncn 3, Town 3 North. Range 8 West except commencmg at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 3 North, Range fl West, for place of beginning, thence East 200 feet thence South 345.5 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence North 345.5 feet to the piece of beginning of th s exception is in defau’t The Mortgage was recorded on January 15, 2010 in the office of the register of deeds tor Barry County. Michigan at 201001190000512. The principal amount claimed to bo due and unpaid on the date of this notice is Eighty Soven Thousand two Hundred Forty Nino and 44/100 ($87,249.44). plus interest »n tho amount of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Six and 66'100 ($6,836.86), forced*pay charges in lhe mount of $196 60. attorney foes and taxable costs in tho amount of Four Thousand Fifty Four and 35/100 ($4,054.35) and unpaid property taxes. A lawsuit has been instituted to recover tho debt. Caso No. 10'639-CK. Barry County Circuit Court, and a Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 22. 2011 has been entered. Not'Ce is row given lhat on Thursday. August 18, 2011 al 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon at the North Door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. M-chigan. there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, al publ.c sale, for Iho purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on tho mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including interest and reasonable attorney foes provided by law and pursuant to the terms of said mortgage the lands and property ment.oned above. The length of the redemption period will be 12 months os to tno United States of America acting through tho Farm Service Agency and shall be 6 months as to the Defendant. Higbee a/k/a Seth Howard Higboo, and all other parties claiming an interest in the property described above. Date: June 29. 2011 READY HELLER & READY. PLLC Michael Heller (P24920) Attorney for American Farm Mortgage Company 204 South Macomb Street Monroe, M-chigan 48161 (734) 242-7600 the p.m. in tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. M:chigan in the Crty ol Hastmgs which Is lhe place for holding the circuit court w.thln Barry County. Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to lhe highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying tho amounts duo and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys fees allowed by law. tho property located in the City ol Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Land situated in tho Township of Hope, County of Bany, State of Michigan: Tho South 330 feet of the East 356 feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/2 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. Property Address: 1020 Prilchervillo Road. Hastings, Ml 49058-9328 Tax ID No. 00-07-013-006-10 Tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from the dale of salo unless tho property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from tho date of salo. Dated. June 23. 2011 Mortgagee: Firstbank-Wesl Ml Steven E. Bratschio (P35726) STEVEN E. BRATSCHIE & ASSOCIATES, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 2180 44th Street SE, Suite 300 PO Box 8428 Kentwood. Ml 49518-8428 mu.'M (616) 454-6005 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond'ticns of a mortgage made by R'chard A. Chapman II. Wendy Chapman, husband and wife, original mortgngot(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank. NaLonal Association, Mortgagee, dated March 29, 2007. and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178203. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Sovon and 63'100 Dollars ($128,667.63). including interest at 5.75% per annum. • Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, cr some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, al 100 PM, on July 14, 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Beginning at a point on tho East line of Section 36. Town 4 North. Rango 10 Wes! distant South 00 degrees 09 minutes 39 seconds East 771.75 feet from tho Northeast comer of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 39 seconds East 100.00 feet along said East lino; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 17 seconds West 47.59 feet; thence South 25 degrees 17 min­ utes 20 seconds West 349.48 feot to the centerline of Irving Road; thence Northwesterly 230.02 feet along said.Centorimo and tne arc of a curve to tho left tho radius of which is 5729.60 foot and tho chord of which bears North 35 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West 230.01 feot; thence North 53 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence North 24 degrees 58 minutes 02 seconds East 230.81 feot; thence North 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 17 seconds East 207.53 feet to tho Place cf Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days bom the date of such sale. Dated; June 16, 2011 For more information, please call; FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #<363174F01 rrt'.nru THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew L Mu’der and Tonya L. Mulder, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 29, 2007 and recorded April 5. 2007 in Instrument Number 1178385. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CrtiMortgago, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven and 36/100 Dollars ($138,367.36) including interest at 8.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thal said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venduo at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1 ;00p.m. on JULY 21.2011. Said premises are located in tho Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in tho West 1/2 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at a post on the South side of Michigan Central Railroad right of way line on the West side of Section 30; thence Northerly along tho South side of the Michigan Central Railroad right of way 450 feet for the place of beginning; thence Southeasterly at right angles to said right of way 200 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel to said right of way 193 feel; thence Northwesterly at right angles to said right of way 200 feet to the South right of way line; thence Northeasterly 193 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such salo. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS; Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, ycur damages, if any. are limited solely to lhe return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. If you are a tenant in tho property, pleaso contact our office as you may havo certain rights. Dated: Juno 23, 2011 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 671.2634 AH Board Members P'*sen!' 2 °Uea,s' SVSSSs unpaid* amount o? such Mortgager is Immediately dUAUho dX^f this Notice there Is J* due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum oIS xty Nmo thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and 11/100 ($69,457.11) with Interest at the rate of 6 3750* a No suit or proceedings have beeni insti­ tuted to recover any part of tho debt secured by he Mortgage, and tho power of sale conta.ned n ho Mortgage has become operative by reason of such d<o“ Thursday. August 4. 2011 at 1:00 o'clock In Visit murndeMortteeinxom wire complete listings from the ami Raids Assoc, of REALTORS' 340 W. SISSON RD . FREEPORT rwua vy i' ■ 3IWj 2 Ju vi.r+ 0/ !»•>. < Coz'> VM W; 819 E. MADISON ST. rwons • c.I. •» . ' e-.j t., 4912S M-66HWINASHVIU.E 0^/ 1: •. C-.-’.* Uft F.i (■ - ■ ■. ■ VAr jrtt Rp-cM •> ’»*. i W’4l*. • ft I : ExiO.PtA. .t • 4 H.',< Al f,; Af -f.' : .-r-vu i AC r. P, /SI'.* A> Jill C*rv c*. । fz j’ p". F-- 4 Unfit •:! fcjl’ Underwater? Upside Down? Doesn't Equal Hopeless!!! TMC-ZM Notice Of Mortal Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS a DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN will BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IE YOU ARE IN ACTIVE wutaayduty. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded bv the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, y0Ur domag«s-lf any- shal1 bo ,lrnl1* ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven E Howlett and Vicky L Ho^ctl as husband and wife, original mortgaqor(s). 1° Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 29. 2001, and recorded on November 6, 2001 in instrument 1069277, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 68/100 Dollars ($100,740.68). including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sal0 contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 21. 2011. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 6, Block 13, H.J. KenfieWs Addition, according to tho recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 on page 9. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from Iho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from iho date of such sale. Dated: Juno 23, 2011 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hghway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Mich^an 48334-2525 File 0213884FQ2 ttwiz NOTICE OF MORTGAGESALE FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. P.C IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in tho conditions of a certain Mortgage made on January 14. 2000, by Jeffrey S. Burger and Kathy J. Burger, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, whoso address is 629 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on January 27. 2000. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Instrument Number 1040599, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on November 9. 2010, recorded on November 18, 2010, in Instrument Number 201011180010851, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Five and 12/100 Dollars ($70,255 12); and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or m equity having been instituted to recover tho debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operaLve by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. August 4. 2011 at 1:00 o’clock in tho afternoon, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being one of tho places for holding tho Circuit Court for County, there will bo offered for sale and sold to lhe highest bidder or bidders at public auction or vonuo for purposes of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with a’l allowable costs of salo and includable attorney,ecSi th0 bnds ond Premis* os In said Mortaaon mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS- Commencing at a point 6 rods West of the NonhoaM comer of Iho West hall ol tho East hall of tho ^hv/ost quarter ol Section 6, Town 3 North Runqe 7 West, thonco South 12 rods, thence West 6 rods, thence North 12 rods, thence East 6 rods to ,h0 p,ac0 oi be9innin9' Castleton Townshlo Barry County. Michigan Commonly Knnvn As: 5310 Coals Grove Road. Hasbngs. Michioan 49050 Ta* Parcel Number; 08­ 05-006-010-00 Tho oenod wdhln which lhe above Promises may bo ^daemed shall expire six (6) n»onths from the date of sale, unless determined Abandoned >ndance w.lh M.C.L.A. Sec 600 3241a ,n vcase lhB redemption per od shall bo 30 d" of Such Da,ed‘ 27 20n pnsU SW,FT' C0LLINS f NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made In tho conditions of a cortam Mortgage made on May 4, 2007. by Edward J. Borner and Claire E. Borner, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, whose address Is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on May 7, 2007, in tho office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1180232, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on December 1, 2010, recorded on December 13, 2010. In Instrument Number 201012130011634. on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due and unpaid, as ol the date ol this Notice, tho sum ol One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three and 02/100 Dollars ($121,833.02); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to tho highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allow­ able costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows. LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: South 16 Rods West 40 Rods Southeast n Section 31-3-7 Commonly known as: 3985 Morgan Road, Nashville, Michigan Tax parcel number: 08-05-031-060-00. The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire one (1) year from tho date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho time of such sale. Dated: June 27, 2011 FOSTER. SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin • J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371­ 8253‘I. fi . * • » . ’ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage mado by Jason T Kidwell, a single man and Angela R Miller, original mortgagor(s), to Lake Michigan Credit Union. Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2007, and recorded on April 19, 2007 in instrument 1179505. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Nino Hundred Ninety-Eight and 84'100 Dollars ($153.998 84). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public venduo, at the place ol holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on August 4. 2011. Said promises are situated in Township ol Yankee Spnngs, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Unit 6, Pleasant Valley Condominiums, a sito condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in instrument no. 1132867. and First amendment to Master Deed recorded no 1137502. and Second amendment to Master Deed recorded in Insturment no 1150031. in the office of the Barry County Register of deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision plan no. 37 together with nghts in gen­ era! common elements and limted common ele­ ments as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in act 59 ol tho public acts of 1978 as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such salo. Dated July 7. 2011 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Mich’gan 46334-2525 File W365769F01 are -n active ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing 'T’0^9a9^5- ’ H that event your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed colety’to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made >n tho condmons of a mortgage mado by A Thomas and Angela M. Thomas. Husband and Wife, oriamal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2007, and recorded on February 2007 in instrument 1176692. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing. LP. ma Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. L.R as ass;gnee as documented by an assignment, .n Barry county records. M chigan. on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ol Ono Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Four and 70/100 Dollars ($144,104.70). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in sa d mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo ol the mortgaged promises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court w.thm Barry County, a! 1.00 PM, on August 4, 2011. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 66. Misty Ridge No. 3. Part of tne Northeast 1/4 and Northwest 1/4. section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Lber 6 of Plats, Page 53. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 5 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such Gale. Dated: Juty 7, 2011 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #373809F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry E. Warren and Linda E. Warren, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2006 and record­ ed January 11, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174897. Barry County Records, Mich gan S«i.d mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be cue at tne date hereof the sum o! Two Hundred Three Thousand One and 52/100 Dollars ($203,001.52) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mart- • gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thal said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 21. 2011. Said premises are located in lhe Township of Orangeville. Barry County. M-chigan, and are described as: That part ol the Southwest one quarter of Section 4. Town 2 North, Range 10 West; described as commencing at a point on lhe Shore of Gun Lake which is 2769 feet North and 810 feet East cl Meander Post between Sections 8 and 9 of said Township; thence South 11 degrees West. 511 feet, thence South 47 degrees 30 minutes West 624 feet; thence North 49 degrees 15 minutes East, 54 feet to lhe point of beginning; thence continuing North 49 degrees 15 minutes East along lhe Shore of Gun Lake. 54 feet; thence South 31 degrees East. 197 feet; thence South 65 degrees West. 50 feet; thence North 31 degrees West. 190 feet more or less to the Shore ol Gun Lake, and the po-nt cl beginning, subject to any easement over the Southerly 10 feet to 12 feet for driveway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tne date of such sale, unless determined abandoned <n accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of tne bid amount tendered at sale plus Inter­ est r It you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain nghts Dated. Juno 23. 2011 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Filo No. 618 7488 Read The BANNER every week! >• 620 HUBBLE ST, HASTINGS MUM Cf ,Of Mortgage 3j’; s Was*^0'1 Square Lan5:ng’ MI«933 (05187^|S82M — 1504 N. MICHIGAN ME, HASTINGS Az/! Enforcement Moumed 7;54 p ,m. Linda Eddy-HOugti-Cle* Attested to by Patricia Alban Superior Notice Of Mort9®9°^°r^l?0R ATTeMPTTHIS FIRM « * MBT COWCTOR Pon SMITH. Pc COMMERCIAL bank Beniamm J. Price of Hastinn0 Mdifaan. Mortgagee Attorneys *4 J Ow TU r-t: ’ 4 O» a K/*' JVX k Approved; , ^ev,ous minutes L . Hinn9Vy.!!,arns&Works/ Brian ^frgoner ** Zon!n° Adm’n,stra,Of/ Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 23, 2011 All Board Members present, 0 guests. Approved: Previous minutes Interviewing Williams & Works/Brian Wegener and Joseph Daller for Zoning Administrator and Enforcement Officer duo lo receiving Ted DeMott's Resignation. Replacing/Repnlring Hnll Windows. Adjourned 6:51 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough-Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor Du<i i Dc-i)- • Call Uxtiy lr.xkM.jfk CttAW Jarxii* far co«;taf«nk«( OPJlONS Or*j * can Local 1-269-945-0514 * fay Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7. 2011 — Page 11 & ^c!XnsRpc may be aNDALL s Miller * ^TEMPTING to coui£iDE0TCOLLECTon INFORMATION OBTAtwnEr?T A DEBT AND ANY ™AT PURPOSE m\hED MAY BE USED for mado in the Sa,e ' Bc,au” has by Curt u55,nd,l'onsUncertain mortgage Electronic Ron a s,n9’® Man to Mortgage (or EquiFirst Comn’°? Sy8lB’n9» ,nC- as nominee 13, 2006 and Mcrt9a9™. Juno Dement' Number msV,'’ J“!y 5' 200C’ 35 modified bv Lnnn uL6?773’ 53:d rnortg«go was September 1? ^knn"Catlon A9rcomon’ dated 2010 in 2008 and recofdcd January 14. County R^SSCn«2°' 20,00"-’0000409 B.vr/ DEUTSruc tjA.’.o . mortgage was assigned to As Truss-e fX NATI0NAL ™UST “MPANY i re9'Stered holder ol Soundview © TfUSl 2OO6'EQ1 Asset-Backed Mortman^’iv^?05 2OO6’EQl by an Assignment of Coun^D h<Ch h3s beon subm.ttod to tho Barry thorn^.°?lS’or °’ Deeds, on which mortgage <tnm '•>J^a|med to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Two nundred Forty-Two and 90/100 ($121,242.90) including interest at the rate of 7.15000% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case mado and prowded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prom­ isos, or some part of them, at pub!;c venue, at the place of holding tho Circuit Court in said Barry County, whore the premises to bo sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 14. 2011 baid premises are situated in tho Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Unit 3. Pleasant Valley condominium, a site Condominium according to iiio!?Ster Deed Recordod in instrument No. 1132867, and First Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1137502. and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1150031. in tho Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 37, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described m Act 59 of tho pubhc Acts of 1978 as amended. Commonly known as: 12897 Goldenrod Court # 3 The redemption penod shall be 6.00 months from lhe date ol such salo, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Datod: June 16. 2011 Randall S. M.ller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY As Trustee for the registered holder of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Senes 2006EO1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 11OMI00424-1 ASAP# 4020047 06/16/2011, 06/23/2011. 06/30/2011, 07/07/2011 Home NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLONS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mado on June 7, 2004. by Stephen L. Horton and Dawn M. Horton, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. as Mortgagee, and recorded on June 16, 2004, in the office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1129358. which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on May 18, 2011. recorded on May 20. 2011, in Instrument Number 201105200005223, on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven and 77/100 Dollars ($257,657.77); and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in sad Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. August 4. 2011 at 1.00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that be ng one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bid­ ders at public auction or venue for purposes of sat­ isfying the amounts duo and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with al! allowable costs of salo and includable attorney fees, the lands and premis­ es in sa*d Mortgage mentioned and described as follows’ LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at a point of the South lino of the Southeast quarter of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan. Distant N89 degrees 31 minutes 16 seconds V/, 665 81 feet from the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section, said point being the Southeast comer of tho West three-quarters of said Southeast quarter of said Section 13; thence N00 degrees 20 minutes 26 seconds E 2641.88 feet along tho East i no of said West three-quarters ol the Southeast quarter to the East and West quarter line of said Section 13; thence N89 degrees 21 minutes 41 sec­ onds 7/ 462.01 feet along sad quarter hne; lhenco SOO degrees 20 minutes 26 seconds W 2643.17 feet to said South Section line: thence S89 degrees 31 minutes 16 seconds E 462.00 feet along said South hno to lhe point of beginning. Subject lo an easement for public highway purposes over tho Southerly 33 feet thereof for Center Road, and any other easements for restrictions of record. Commonly known as: 4823 Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Parcel Number. 08-06-013-001-10 The penod within which the above premises may bo redeemed shall expire one (1) year from the dato of sale unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA Sec. 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of 17. 2011 FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. PC. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J Price of Hastings. Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagor 313 S Washington Square Lansing. Mf 48903 (517) 371-8253 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT COLLINS A SMITH. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT O’JR OFFICE AT THE NUM BER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. DEFAULT hav.ng beon made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on October 26. 2007. by Scott C. Mueller, a single man, as Mortgagor, given by h<m to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. whoso address is 629 West Sta!o Street. Hastings, Miclugan 49058. as Mortgagee, and recorded on October 26. 2007, in lhe office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Instrument Number 20071026 0003530. which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on Juno 3. 2011. recorded on June 13. 2011, in Instrument Number 201106130005798. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due and unpaid, as of the dato of this Notice, tho sum of Ono Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Sevon and 91/100 Dollars ($109,827.91); and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and tho power of salo in sa<d Mortgage havino become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lhat on Thursday. August 4. 2011 at 1:00 o'clock in tho afternoon, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being ono of the places lor hold ng tho Circuit Court for Barry County, thero will be offered for salo and sold to tho highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venuo for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with nil allowable costs of salo and includable attorney fees, tho lands and premis­ es m said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: That part of tho Southeast quar­ ter of Section 4, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, lying South of the highway running East and West through said quarter Section, except therefrom: Commencing at the Southeast cornor of said Section 4; thence North on Section I ne 9.25 Chains to the center of said highway; thence North 85 Degrees West along the center of said highway 10 37 Chains; thence South 10.10 Chains to tho South Section line: thence East on said Section Uno 10.34 Chains to place ol beginning. Also excepting therefrom: Commencing at tho South quarter Post of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, thonce North along the North-South quarter line to the center of Mixer Road; thence East 620 Feet; thence South parallel w.th tho North-South quarter lino to tho South Section line of said Section 4; lhenco West 620 Feel to place of beg-nning. Commonly known as. 1634 Mixer Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Parcel Number; 08-02-004-452-00 The period within which tho above premises may be redeemed shall expire ono (1) year from tho dato of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.LA. Sec. 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho time of such salo. Dated: June 24, 2011 FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH, PC. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan. Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371­ 8253 nj-xaw Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard P. Claw*son and Christeona D. Clawson Husband and Wife, or.ginai mortgagor(s). to National Bank of Hastings. Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2001, and recorded on November 9. 2001 in instrument 1069514. and assigned by said Mortgagee to PHH Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho dato hereof tho sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ten and 60/100 Dollars (S89.410.60). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo. at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County at 1:00 PM. on July 21. 2011. Said promises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 8 That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, described as ; Commencing at Iho South 1/4 comer of said Section 36; thenco South 89 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds East 1758.54 feet along tho South l.ne of tho Southeast 1/4 of said section, to tho pomt of beginning; thenco North 00 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds 150.00 foet; thonce South 89 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds East 20.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds East 100 00 foet; thence North 89 degrees 51 m.nutos 28 sec­ onds west 242.20 feet, tnenco north 00 dogreed 388.00 feot, thenco South 89 degrees 51 minulos 28 seconds East 442.20 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds West 638.00 feet* thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 28 seconds West 220 00 feel along the South line of the Southeast 1/4, to tho point of beginning. Subject to an easement for Public Highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determ.ned aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho date of such salo. x Dated. June 23. 2011 For rnoro Information, please call FC F (240) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #372571F01 ‘ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT C°LL/n* 'NFOHlUnZ' ING TO COLLECT A PE<* *Ror tHat ATlOH AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE APE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BS qUR OFFicf at OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE pose please CONTAC'AREIN^ AT NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the term*: and conditions of a certain rriorfgage mad" by Donald Slack and Renato Slack, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Rounds, a d‘v0.r?ed da’sd Systems. Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of December, 2007 Company. LLC. Mortg:^cpl£.mt)cr 3q 2004 and recorded ^.^4769. Cot.J? and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and State of M-cn gan. on Instrument Number mortgage is the 14th day of January, 2008 in Instrument No Records. Michigan. Sa* -j-^steo for StQ ‘ Y 20080114-0000419 of Barry County Records sa-d Wells Fargo Bank. N.A . 20tO-4 Assej.n Mortgage Loan T~J1’py as^gnment Tht^ Mortgage having been ass.gned to BAC Homo Pass-ThroughCert>..wtcsbYhcfe0,, h eu Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Homo Loans claimed to be duo at the Hund^M Servicing, LP on which mortgage there is claimed to Hundred Thirteen ^^113.591.74) be due, at the date of th s notice, the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Eleven One and 74/100 Dollars (>* • >nauding Dollars and 11/100 ($230,611.11). and no suit of interest at 9% per annum. |ainod in proceeding at law or in equity ha/mg boon institut­ Under tho power of made 'nd n ed to recover the debt secured by sa.d mortgage or qago and the statute >n s n mat said vidod. notice is hereby flj»e 1 n»rtgogM p®3’?’’,l1 any part tgoreof. Nov/, therefore, by virtue ot the power of sale contained in sa d mortgage, and pur­ be foreclosed by a sole oHho prorw«x suant to statute of tho State of Michigan n such or some part of them, al P Hastings m County Circuit Courthouse <n Hast ngs. Mchigan at case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 4th day of August, 2011 at 1.00 o’clock 1:00 p.m on JULY 29, 20! . PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by Said premises are lo°achio V|,age of Middleville. Barry County. M 9an. and are a sa’o at pubhc auction, to tho highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (mat dCLot,b86d Moville Downs Add-on Number 5. to be.ng tho build ng where tne Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described the Village of Middleville. P ,n9 therefrom ^ginning at tho Southeast^ df Lo’86;thence in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesa.d on West 5 0 feel; thence North P w’h the East Jno thereof 30.0 foet; '^.ao^^30-4' said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.5% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, feet to a point on the East iJio o’ Lo’ 86. wh.ch point including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also is 60 0 toot North of beginning, thence South 60 0 any sum or sums v/h-ch may be pa.d by the under­ feet to beginning. u h r signed. necessary to protect its interest <n the prem­ Tho redemption penod shall oe 6 monlhs from ises. Which said prem ses aro described as fellowstho dato of such sale, aban­ All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any doned in accordance vntn MCLA §600 32410. in and all structures, and homes, manufactured cr oth­ which case the redempt.cn penod shall be 30 days erwise. located thereon, situated tn the Tcwnsh.p of from tho date of such sale TO ALL PUR­ Woodland. County of Barry. State of M ch.gan, and CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind described as follows, to wit: PARCEL *B2' That part the sale. In that event. y°uf d3‘Pt9^s',f any* aro of tho East n ot Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 7 limited solely to lhe return of the bd amount ten­ West. Woodland Township, Barry County. Michigan, dered at sale, plus interest described as: Commencing at tho Northeast comer If you aro a tenant in the property, please contact of said Section 24; thence South 00 degrees 08 our office as you may have certain rights. minutes 11 seconds East 936 84 feet (previously Dated: June 30. 2011 described as South 946 50 feet) along the East tne Orlans Associates. PC. ol said Section; tncnce South 56 degrees 53 min­ Attorneys for Servicer utes 00 seconds West 435.86 feet (previously RO. Box 5041 described as 494.47 foot); thonce South 41 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds Y/est 407.78 feet; Filo No. 222.1971 twin thonce South 48 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East 10.00 feot; thonce South 41 degrees 29 min­ utes 00 seconds West 65.00 feet; thence South 48 degrees 31 m.nutes 00 seconds East 190.45 foot, Nolle© Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal© thence South 49 degrees 37 minutes 06 seconds NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ West 223 06 feet, thence South 26 degrees 16 min­ COLLINS & SMITH. P.C IS ATTEMPTING TO ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION utes 15 seconds East 285.16 feet to the COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Northwesterly line of Saddle Bag Lake Dr.ve (66 00 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. feet wide); thence Southwesterly 77.57 feet along PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE said Northwesterly line on a 379 02 foot radius MILITARY DUTY. BER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE curve lo the left, the chord of which bears South 35 ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be MILITARY DUTY DEFAULT hav.ng been made in degrees 48 mnutes 51 seconds West 77.43 feet: rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on thence South 29 degrees 58 minutes 04 seconds that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ October 24. 2007, by Bernard A. Kuzava, a marned West 240.14 feet along sad Northwesterly line; ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ man, David A. Kuzava. a single man and Geraldine thence Southwesterly 8.95 feet along said dered at sole, plus interesL Kuzava, wile ol Bernard A. Kuzava as Mortgagor, Northwesterly line on a 3586.08 loot radius curve to MORTGAGE, SALE - Default has boon made in given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB, tho right, the chord of which bears South 30 the conditions ol a mortgagfimade by Jcromy Miller whoso address is 629 West State Street, Hastings. degrees 03 m nutes 43 seconds West 8.95 feel lo and Amanda Miller, hucfcM and wife, original Mich’gan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on tho point ol beginning for this descr-ption; South 51 mortgagor(s). to Fifth Th.rd Mortgage - Ml, LLC. October 26. 2007, in the office of the Register of degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East 66.72 feet to Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2007, and recorded Deeds for Barry County. M.chigan, in Instrument the Reference Point “3* on me Southeasterly fine of on February 15. 2007 in instrument 1176-174. in Number 20071026-0003528, which mortgage was Saddle Bag Lake Road; thence Southwesterly Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by assigned to Commercial Bank on December 2, 163.13 along said Southeasterly Ine on a 3652 03 said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 2010. recorded on December 29, 2010. in foot radius curve to the nght, tho chord of wh.ch as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to Instrument Number 201012290012117. Barry bears South 31 degrees 32 mnutes 47 seconds bo due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred County Records, on which Mortgage there is West 163.12 feel to a Ino wh.ch is South 51 Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four claimed to bo due and unpaid, as of the dato of this degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East from and 59/100 Dollars (S116.774.59), including interest Notice, the sum of Three Hundred Nine Thousand Reference Point T (said Reference Po nt T being at 0.25% per annum. Three Hundred Eighty-Five and 32/100 Dollars South 31 degrees 24 minutes 51 seconds West Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ ($309,385 32); and no suit or proceeding at law or 163 16 feet from lhe point of beginning); thence gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ in equity having been instituted to recover tho debt North 51 degrees 18 m nutes 43 seconds West vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and 66.35 feet to said Reference Po.nt T; thonce North bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, the power ot sale in said Mortgage having become 45 degrees 52 minutes 29 seconds West 344.00 or somo part of them, at publ c vendue, at tho place operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS feet; thence South 88 degrees 40 m.nutes 06 sec­ of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at onds’ Y/est 103 56 feet; thence South 64 degrees HEREBY GIVEN thal on Thursday. July 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM. on August 4, 2011. 08 minutes 21 seconds West 130 feet; thence North 1.00 o’clock in the afternoon, at tho Barry County Said premises aro situated in Township of 51 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West 100 00 Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being one of Thornapplo. Barry County. Michigan, and are feet along the Northwesterly line of Lucy Avenue the places for holding Iho Circuit Court for Barry described as: A parcel of land in tho Northeast 1/4 (66.0 feet wide) to the Southerly l.ne of Saddle Bag County, thero will be offered for salo and sold to the of Section 22. Town 4 North, Rango 10 West, Drive (66.0 feet wide); thence North 68 degrees 38 highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venuo described as commencing at tho North 1/4 post of minutes 00 seconds East 232 60 feet along the for purposes of satisfying the amounts duo and said Section 22. thence North 88 degrees 53 min­ Southerly I ne: Easterly, Northerly and Westerly unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allow­ utes 45 seconds East 70.65 feet along the North 316.03 feet a'ong lhe arc ot a circle for ’Saddle Bag able costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the line of said Section to tho centerline of Highway M- , Drive’ on a 66.40 feet radus curve to the left, lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned 37; thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec- ’ thence chord of when bears North 22 degrees 3-1 and described as follows: LAND BITUATEDJ^JHE onds East 1235.27 feet along said centerline, minutes 41 seconds’ East 91.67 feet to the CITY OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. thonco North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds Southeast corner of Lot 1 of ‘SAWDY S SUBDIVI­ MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS’ A parcel of land m East 67.10 feet to tho Northeasterly right of way lino SION' as recorded m Uber 4 of Plats on page 27. tho Northeast n of Section 19. Town 3 North, Range of Highway M-37 for a point of beginning; thonce thence North 23 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds 8 West described as. beginning at the Northwest North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East Y/est 124 feet more or less along Iho Easterly line corner of Lot 24 of the Plat of Von Reis Addition 184.77 feet, thence North 74 degrees 57 minutes of said Lot 1 to tho water’s edge of 'Saddle Bag Number 2. as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Pago 39 seconds East 194.16 feet, thence North 29 Lake* thence Northeasterly 189 feet mere of less 65 in County Records and running thenco North 1 along said water's edge to a line bearing North 26 degrees 50 minutes 6 seconds West (previously degree 55 minutes 45 seconds West 439.25 foeft degrees 14 minutes 35 seconds West from recorded as North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ thence North 87 degrees 17 minutes East 149.9 onds West) 235.81 feet, thence South 78 degrees Reference Point ’2’ (said Reference Point *2’ be-ng fcol along the South line of Park Street as shown in North 51 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds West 34 minutes 19 seconds West 372.14 feot (previ­ said Plat; thonce South 31 degrees 04 m nutes East 53.21 feot from the pent of begnnmg) thence ously recorded as South 78 degrees 33 minutes 29 M9 50 feet along the Westerly Imo of sa.d street, seconds West 372.29 feet) to the Northeasterly South 26 degrees 30 minutes 07 seconds East 488 thenco South 190 83 feet along tho Westerly hne of feet moro or less to sad Reference Po.nt ’2', right of way Imo of Highway M-37: lhenco South 29 said street to the Northeast comer of sa'd Lot 24 thence South 51 degrees 18 minutes -13 seconds degrees 50 m nutes *34 seconds East (previously thonco North 89 degrees 45 m.nutes West 289.50 East 53 21 feet the po nt of beginning Together recorded as South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ feet to the point of beginning. Also described as a w.th a perpetual exclusive easement over mat part onds East) 221.28 feet along said right of way Imo parcel of land in the Northeast n of SecLon 19. of the East 1/2 of Section 24. Town 4 North. Range to tho point of boginning. • Sin n North Range 8 West, descr.bed as begm7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from ± at a X 703 34 feet West and 521.21 feet Michigan, described as Beginnng at aforesaid tho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ North ol tn^EasI n post ol sa d Sect,on 19; thenco Reference Po nt ’3', thence Southwesterly 163 13 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in North I dog-eo 55 minutes West MS.4 feet; thenw foet along tho Southeasterly l*ne of Saddle Bag which casa the redemption period shall ba 30 days ,5743 feet; thence South 3t degrees East Road on a 3552 08 foot radius curve to the nght. from the dato of such salo. M4 28 feet; thence South 197.3 feet, thence West lhe chord of ’which bears South 31'32’47* West Dated: July 7, 2011 289 to place ot beginnmg Common^. Known 163 12 foot; thence South 5118’43' East 26 feet For moro information please call: M 1706 S. Broadway Hashngs. Mtehtgan 49058 more ot less to the water's edge ol Carr Lake, FC J (248) 593-1311 ?o. Parcel Number: 08-55 105 009-00 The penod thence Northeasterly 160 feel more or less a*ong Trott & Trott. P.C. Tax raroe* । premises may be redeemed sad water's edge to a Hne bearing South 5118’43’ Attornoys For Servicer Wh'j|n,*pre »x (6) months horn Iho dale ot sale, East from the point of beginning, thence North 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 unless detem>.ned abandoned .n •'.cco'dance w.th 51" 18’43 West 51 fee! more or less to lhe point of Farmmgton Hills, Michigan 48334’2525 MCLA Soc. 600.3241a. tn wh.ch case Iho beginning o! said easement. During inu twelve (12) Filo #373512F01 rnt^n oenod Shall be 30 days from tho rime of months immediately following lhe sale, the property redemption rwnoa FOSTER. SWIFT. may be redeemed, except that in the event that me CofuNS 4 SMITH. P.C COMMERCIAL BANK property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. lhe property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately foilow.ng lhe M»n s "u.« Unsmg. Ml 48033 (517) 371­ sale. Dated. 7/7/2011 BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Herne loans Servicing. LP 8253. Mortgagee FABRIZIO i BROOK. P C. Attorney lor BAC Home 0F MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT. ROLLINS I SMITH. P.C IS ATTEMPTING TO A 0CBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMiTAn BEL0W 1F MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in tho !’,ons of a certain Mortgage mado on July 28. 4006. by Tad E. Notz and Brandy S. Nofz, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by thorn to M&nStreet Savings Bank. FSB, whoso address is 629 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, as Mortgage-*?, and recorded on July 3t. 2006. in Ino office ot the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mxhigan, in Instrument Number 1167835. whxh mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on May 18. 2011. recorded on May 20. 2011. in Instrument Number 201105200005222, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is darned to be duo and unpaid, as of the dale of this Notice, tho sum ol Ono Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Two and 67/100 Dollars ($136,262.67); and no su.t or proceeding at law or m equity hav.ng boon instituted to recover tho debt cr any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and lhe power of salo in sa'd Mortgage having become operat.ve by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lhat on Thursday. July 28. 2011 at 1:00 o'clock in tne afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, thal being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there w«ll bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at publ'C auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, togeth­ er with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and descr.bed as follows LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: Lots 38 and 39 of Hardendorfs Addition, except lhe South 6.5 feet thereof, accordng to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Pago 72 of Barry County Records. City ol Hastings. Commonly Known As: 1023 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Tax Parcel Number: 08-55-050-027-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the dato ol sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: June 16, 2011 FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Pnce of Hastings. M.chigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371­ 8253 Loans Servicing. LP Ina Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. LP 888 W. B;q Beaver. Su te 800 Tray. Mt 48084 248 362-2600 BOA FNMA Sli’/.K See us for color copies, one-hour digits and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. j-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS • 1351 n. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 12 - Thursday. July 7. 2011 - Tho Hastings Banner ■ ■ ■ Doherty now chief judge in Barry County by Dav id DcDcckcr Staff Writer William Doherty is now the chief judge ol the Batty Counts Unified ’Inal Court. Doherty recently look over the responsibili­ ties after the retirement of Judge James Fisher. Doherty will oversee the unified trial court and start working with the two newly appointed judges. Amy McDowell and Michael Schipper. ’’There are other unified courts in the within the time guidelines.” Acconling to Doherty, there is a lot of uni­ lateral authority in the chief judge position, hut, he said, that’s not the way lo operate with two other colleague judges on the bench. A consensus is needed. ‘My primary responsibility is lo make sure we continue to operate efficiently and effec­ tively,” said Doherty. ”We have always oper­ ated on a consensus basis. While Judge Fisher was chief judge, he did not make all the deci­ sions. He didn’t say. 'This is the way it will be done.’ And, it’s absolutely the way to operate — otherwise you’re going lo have a splinter­ ing. People just don’t work well together if they are told what is going to happen, as opposed to working together and see what works best. "With the new judges, there are going to be things they are good at. things they are excel­ lent at, strengths and weaknesses. If wc can accommodate those and work on areas we are best at — without the artificial boundary lines of what circuit court does, district docs or pro­ bate does — if we can blur those lines and ... work to our strengths, wc will be doing a bet­ terjob. The goal is a unified team effort. gsBis?= typically »«W out lo ■* a urcu" iudec appointed lo the position. . •‘Mm sure it is because I am the «n.or judge in the county, and because of the way State police reports decrease in traffic fatalities during holiday weekend The Michigan Slate Police confirmed TUesday that preliminary reports indicate four people lost their lives in lour separate traffic crashes during (he 2011 July 4th holiday weekend In comparison, eight people died in tmffic crashes during the 2010 July 4 holiday weekend. One of the four victims was known to have not used restraints, and alcohol was a known factor in one of the four fatal crashes. ’•'I'hese numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to the MSP as of 930 a.m today.” said Capt. Harold J. Dive, commander of the MSP Traffic Safety Division. "Tlie preliminary numbers show a decrease in fatalities from this same holiday period last year; however, tlie MSPconlinues lo urge motorists to not drink and drise, to always use proper restraints and to drive safely. Ibe 2011 July 4 holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. on Friday. July I. through midnight on Monday. July 4. Mary K. Mason of Hastings was sentenced June 29 for attempted assault with a weapon. Mason. 47. was ordered to sene 86 days in jail with credit for 86 days served. She must pay $198 in costs and sene 12 months on probation. Charges of assault with a danger­ ous weapon (knife) and assault with a dan­ gerous weapon (bicycle lock cable) were dropped. Banner CLASSIFIEDS In Memoriam Estate Sale IN MEMORY OF Tom Leslie 3-16-1943- 7-14-2009 'I his day is remembered and quietly kept. No words are needed, we shall never forget. For tho«e we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen and unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, and so very dear. Lovingly remembered sadly missed by Audrey, Shannon, Ryan, Jamie, Jaxon, Leighton and Basley ESTATE SALE, THURSDAY, July 7th, 9am-5pm; Friday, July 8th, 9am-5pm; Saturday, July 9th, 9am1pm. Numbers at 8:30am Thursday. 1501 Ottawa Trail, Algonquin Lake, Hast­ ings, ML Estate of Bob and Pudge King. Beloved, life­ long I Listings residents. FURNITURE: antique rope­ edge oak pedestal table, 4 oak Bentwood chairs, vin­ tage J960’s bar stools, pair of vintage turquoise arm chairs and ottoman, antique dress­ er/pull out desk combo, Bassett French Provincial bedroom set with queen/full headboard, like new queen mattress, pair of twin beds and sleep sets, sofa and sleeper sofa, vintage occa­ sional tables, chairs and lamps, 2 vintage console ra­ dio/ turntable combinations, ping-pong and pool table. HOUSEHOLD: California Franciscan pottery. Glad­ ding McBean earthenware dish set. Arbor china set, 2 sets of Corelie dishes, silverplate and hollowware, com­ plete kitchen & glassware, Emerson microwave and other small appliances. OUTDOOR: Game fisher 9.9 outboard motor, old fiber­ glass boat and old paddle boat, "Chib Car" golf/utility’ motorized cart, lawn and garden tools and furniture, fishing poles. OTHER: won­ derful large copper kettle & "Goodyear Bros. I tastings Ml" copper boiler, newer Kirby vacuum with attach­ ments, ‘ antique "Domestic" sewing machine , old cam­ eras and equipment, linens games, puzzles and tons of miscellaneous. This is a ter­ rific sale in a beautiful set­ ting on Algonquin Lake. All items sold as is where is and must be removed by the end of the sale unless other ar­ rangements are made. See EstaleSales.Nel for photos. Search bv zip code. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE LANE. DRIVE IS FOR SIGN UP AND PICK UP ONLY! Sale bv lhe Cottage House. (616)901-9898. Business Services BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Personal * Self-Employed ' Small Business Payroll * Billing Accounts Receivable * Accounts Pay able General Ledger Weekly ” Monthly * Quar­ terly * Annually Call today! (269)420-5714 Pets PARROTS FOR SALE: So­ lomon Island Eclectus, male, very' tame. $500; Reserve to­ day African Gray, hand fed babies $800ea. (269)945-0758 HASTINGS BANNER SUB­ SCRIPTIONS: Phone (269)945-9554. Garage Sale 3 FAMILY SALE: Baby­ adult, 215 E. Grant St July 8th & 9th 9am-5pm. Estate Sale ESTATE7MOV1NG SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage I louse Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. NEED BUSINESS CARDS, envelopes, brochures ur more? Cal! J-Ad Graphics al (269)945-9554. HASTINGS 4 (JuALITY 269-205-4900 Dsaatcwn Hai'inai cs St lie $1. ^THEATERS KIIlMMlHtluUt CA 7R BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4 II » CO Fl* DIGITAL PROJECTION BRICMrtA AMAZING CLAIiltY Jutr'j Q Go SMOtfJlim; J-M4 0 >H0HH:8U BOSSES Fb* VJN II 4J .' .-•. 4 .'*) / •-. h W UON ’h4 tW. Z I'J ;»<0 CroOKEEHRiPG* r p; ’»jn 11 y < v 4;.: ’00 mohiu; 7(xj o 1RAMSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON PG T •; H-'-SvN H •> 3.V0 < U) ’> JO MOn-Thgpj 'i w; OCAMS 7 61 1 Ai •■.!/< ji so. 1 -vj. • v, 0 »u, fj.in MON TH4 10 I.4C j-.u EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery’ fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 HIGH EFFICIENCY CLAS­ SIC Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. 25 year warranty. Call SOS your "Stocking Dealer" Dutton, MI (616)554-8669 or (616)915-5061. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: OUR Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond sup­ plies. APOLS WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia Ml. (616)698­ 1030 M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:(X)2:00. National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept • advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. 1 lowcver, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known lo you ask tor money’ in advance of delivery' of goods or services advertised. PUBLISHER’S NOT ICE: Recreation 12' FLAT BOTTOM boat w/dars, $200, (269)623-3182 MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE: Honda Shadow Deluxe 2002, J5,()0()mi. $3,000. (269)945­ 0758 WANTED HUN I ING I AND: (2) Families are in­ terested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. ( <ill (269)795-3049 GFF MORE NEWS! Sub­ scribe to the Hastings Ban­ ner. Only $35 per year in Barrv Counlv. Phone (269)045-9554. AH ic.J v-.uic r i.x-f n („ lN- f u , tn i|)m iu-u v Alt ;’e lb- Muhiiun (nil Ki.;hh A.t **■•» h 11 |l\.ti) t , •J* i’’.r -any pelcmwc. Iinut4i:.>a (>f •It,. nii*iiMt|<-.i, - Jhkc. v4>!«w, frh J"'1' )'injw,p. UnuliAl • t.-itn, • .-• I -! ciiytij. ()y ,j nutUSi vr • i» tiulr ...‘x prek; y <, Itniitjis »n er Jiuritr.iiutu'n »• ■ •'.1 i-KitaJo <hil.Ui, ucMtf •Ji- -k. » lb ).x >r ; u.tn p^-nu <X k,Vi • ’ x .-r.v. f.r, n irt »..>nun ir. l ■r. p/ni • in . .J) .1 .i.i.n; ; |S B i lu •• {luprr U;ll t/rf lixi.tir.gly J. .q;( un, >hrtbt,w o ‘ »".l. I' Ut r i.t the (). . imJ .k,rby th,, all dAdan.-x va.h.m-J m tx..,v,.41kl "n ‘n ^u.d ,.nx,Pl.hll) h.i • >.. t.’...ti-,k J[ lJv • II.Gi ta 6ih 4M •<, .. n sHi i>i . •. . !_•. • t._ l or.n; 1 rp I,.-.* .• , »<x, and with our stalls, as well. Doherty said lhe courts ongmall, l ad rev court admimstrator.. and wnh the retirement of Kathy Holman, there is now one. • It is a complex position and again wc to be eras,-training people, said Micrty •'Honestly, lhe more efficient you arc, the c er it is lostayutticicni. What I would like to see is a significant amount of crossover train­ ing. so our different court staffs can move around lo cover for other staff. I am not sure how that is going to look, but there should be a least a couple of individuals who can move between courts and fill in when needed. ”lt really i> exciting to be moving toward more unification, economies of scale and try­ ing lo unify the court staffs,” said Doherty. "We have been working toward lhat, certain­ ly since Judge Fisher’s appointment as judge of lhe circuit court.” William Doherty is now the chief judge of the Barry County Unified Trial Court. we have operated and worked with the State Court Administrator’s Off n-'cDoherty said his responsibilities will include filing reports with the State Court Administrator’s Office about how the judges arc keeping up with their caseloads. If the judges are deciding cases on a timely basis and if any have been taken under advisement - the system recognizes those cases which have not reached a resolution. The chief judge is also responsible for keeping caseloads equally distributed. "There are a number of different adminis­ trative .sides to this position which Judge Fisher managed extremely well.” said Doherty. "In Barry County, wc are quite proud to have virtually all our cases decided CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 “When you inherit a position in a conn, -here are fairly defined lake over. I would like to see a IitUe n < re us all being able lo handle all d.lfcrvnt >P<of ease- We all -hould be able lo fill m lor mreV olher and do a compile... Job a. ever, level. I expect that is where wc an. headed, CK&S Railfan Festival set for July 16 m Delton Flic third annual CK&S Railfan Festival has three different events this year, said Mike Madill, co-founder of the event with John Conor. • ' The main festival is Saturday. July 16 from 10 a m. to 1 p.m. outdoors by the gaze­ bo at the Delton District Library, located on M-43 Highway in Delton. Free activities include acoustic train music, model train dis­ plays. historical storyboards and historical speakers. The schedule includes: • 10 a.m. Blue Water Rockers (train music). • 10:20, Richard Valentine, a CK&S speak­ er who is the grandson of Julius Lloyd Valentine.track section foreman for CK&S from 1910 until therailroad’s closure. • 10:40. Blue Water Rockers (tram music). • 11 a.m.. Bud Texter, a CK&S speaker, who traveled to die World’s Fair in Chicago on the CK&S in the 1930s. His mother rode the CK&S from De,ton to Hastings to attend school. . • 11:20, Tim Tilbury (tram music). • 11:40. Dave Honeywell, a CK&S speak­ er. who is the grandson ot David Newell Honeywell, sUtio» a8enl and •e'«8raPher at the Delton Dept'*1 . . . • 12:00p.m. rlin Tilbury (train biumc) • 12-^0 Kirk PJsC^e* a speaker, Who Mired from G'a"d„J™'!k which operated on(orn,er Ck&S lrackS fr°"' Pavilion to Kalama*00 , , • • \ • 12:40, Blue Water R^ers Oram mus.c). CK&S souvenir T-slurts. DVDs mid com­ memorative buttons also »il> be avail . Funds raised fn>m sak of ,ho?e ■ •he event are earn***1 [or P^hasmg^his­ torical markers ah>ng 'he former CK&S ™°lc. ^Another ir • Delton Vi-"v M b'onr bands «dl s^ingofi.CK&S he third even'' ' ^'‘ervmg th n, * ,7 lliretlly ^ginaw (CK&S) * Railwg°’ ’Kak,nf(X’‘,s of ,hc fcslival I1,e CkA,ey ,s l lC important role in the devdoih 3U Delton and other Barry opment of H;ot«n^ * 1890s !o lhe < °°niy com«nun“‘e-- ,n n 19.»()s l or „ 1 or more Lilians coni. . iotonnafion, “ '1 visit < K>v 1 • Marine patrol tickets holiday boaters Barry- County Sheriff Deputies on marine patrol issued over 50 boating tickets over the three-day July 4 holiday weekend. Deputies monitored Jordan. Pine. Pleasant. Gun. Barlow, Thomapple, Long, Cloverdale, Guernsey, Payne and Cobb lakes. Violations on the lakes included having no personal floatation devices on board; lack of registration; improper lights; boating within 100 feet of a swimming area; no fire extinguishers on board; lack of boater’s certificate; anchoring in swim area; operating while intoxicated; and riding on the bow’ of a boat. Woman assaulted after taking keys Hastings Police responded July I to a domestic assault complaint al a residence on East Madison Street prior to midnight. Officers spoke with 41-year-old victim who said the sus­ pect, a 45-year-old Hastings man, had been drinking alcohol and then started arguing with her about personal matters. The man was about to leave the house when the complainant took his car keys, so he would not drive w hile intoxicated. The man allegedly assaulted her. He was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault. Woman yells way to disorderly charge Hastings Police responded to a disturbance on South Jefferson Street during the mid­ morning hours of July’ 4. Officers met with the complainant, who said he wanted a woman I to leave his residence for causing trouble. Officers spoke with the 42-ycar-old Hastings I woman, who told officers she had been living at the residence and was not leaving unless | she was evicted. Both parties were warned to refrain from yelling and disturbing lhe peace. I A short lime later, officers were called back to the residence and were confronted by the I woman who began yelling and swearing. Officers again told the woman to refrain, but she I continued to yell. She was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. ; Cell phone makes harassment easy On July 3, Barry County Sheriff deputies investigated a report harassing phone calls from ' a complainant’s ex-girlfriend. Tlie man said that since they couple had broken tip. the woman continued to call him. his friends, his family and co-workers. Reportedly, the woman had assaulted the man twice and had lett threatening text messages with his co­ worker. Tlie man also stated his ex-girlfriend had recently forced her way into his house and refused to leave. He said he was seeking a personal protection order, but did not want to pursue charges on the assaults or lhe forcible entry. He did want to pursue charges on harassing communications. When deputies contacted the ex-girlfriend, she admitted lo excessively calling and texting the complainant. Deputies advised the woman if she con­ tinued to contact the man, his friends, family, and co-workers, she would face charges of harassment and stalking. The woman agreed, and told deputies she would not have any fur­ ther contact with the man. The case is pending review by lhe prosecutor’s office. Unseen girlfriend blamed for walking away Deputies responded to a call of a.vehicle blocking Hanover Street near Clinton Street just after midnight Sunday, July 3. Tlie caller said a gray Dodge pickup had broken down, and the man in the truck was intoxicated. When deputies made contact with the 23-year-old Battle Creek driver, he did not have his license. He told deputies his girlfriend had been driving and had just walked away from the vehicle. He said she had decided to end the rela­ tionship, lhe truck had broken dqwn, and she simply got out of the vehicle and left the scene. The man told deputies, he had attempted to start the truck again, bul the vehicle was out of gas Reportedly, deputies told the man he appeared intoxicated and the story was a bit unbelievable. The man registered a .17 percent blood alcohol, and be was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated. Hie vehicle was towed away. Two long guns were found in lhe vehicle, but were not loaded and were being transported in a legal manner. No contraband was found. Talking license, lights not only things missing Deputies patrolling Gun Lake during lhe fireworks July 2 noticed a jumtoon boat oper- I ating with only docking lights. Deputies stopped the boat and performed a vessel .safety I inspection. Reportedly, lhe driver smelled of intoxicants and was asked for his driver’s license, life jackets, fire extinguisher, and vessel registration. T he 43-year-oId Portage man asked a deputy to shine their flashlight into the storage compartment because he could not "hear” his driver’s license. Tlie driver registered a .14 percent blood alcohol level and w as token into custody. A deputy drove the pontoon, w ith the man’s wife ami two young dauchlers. to the dock. The case is dosed pending disposition. Electronic knock-off still a violation A 56-year-old Hastings man was contacted in reference to the electronic tether he w supposedly wearing. When deputies contacted the man July 2. he said the electronic ' toring device had been knocked off his leg the night before. He told deputies he had i °,U diately contacted lhe department of corrections and his parole officer about the tether mC ing off. The man was placed under arrest for a parole violation and taken to thc^R0111 County Jail. »any K9 helps State Police with narcotics A Barry- County Sheriff deputy and police dog Kyro were asked to assist Michi- 8 Police Southwest Enforcement learn perform a search at a home in Marshall Jun ’ 29 Ti^ canine found a small amount of marijuana on a coffee tabic. The dog also al 'ned^ ' K* drawer, but no narcotics w ere found Hie dog also responded after sniffing the ° I vehicle where a marijuana cigarette was found. The case remains with SWI T Ur‘^ a �The HasLngs Banner — Thursday. July 7. 2011 Bear sightings becoming ip°r® common in southern Michigan Recent blavV k County vctAe k,‘r Whtings in Washtenaw ^'Mxihat black ba.IV,Ui”der 10 a,t s,atc resi* m southern Michio^ arv *ncrea5mgJy present Clinton Me»r IT? ^c<n* t,rst seen at n Huron* togntphed on „ Park ^ler pholy esc.u’..H’nvate property, is likebukson Coim\ ,O,u v privrtle facility in that it is "”kh recently confirmed ‘be bear A,ten,pls to caPturc Natural Re/rn.rX ^1,ch,San Department of tal- h“‘ now thm h Cn unsUccesVul so mal it k J 14PPcar^ » not a vtild amThe »NR‘\'71'n DNR s rcsP°n'iibili,>W-j 1. ’’’• however, work with (he .n* ...’a" ( oun‘y Sheriff Department in d v. U ex‘er bear, as it‘> come to be known, v ‘s not appear to be af raid of humans. Still it _ not wise to approach or feed this animal; P 'n - r?Oul11 never aPProach or feed bears. .,. ' Dexter bear is the second southern . ,c ufnn be;,r to make the news this spring. n nn -April, DNR pcisonnel were able to put a radio collar on a young male bear in Sagmaw County. t ^V*i.rC *nlcrv.sted in learning more about ??W. ■ C' Usc tondscape in southern Michigan? explained DNR wildlife research no ogjst Dwayne litter. “'Die landscape in >outheni Michigan is very different from tra­ ditional bear habitat further nonh.’’ n April. Fitter received a call from an acquaintance at his office al Rose Lake State ♦-1 A.rtfa a^°u‘ ♦» bear in a free just outside o . lerrill. which is west of Saginaw. Etter called DNR wildlife technician Dan Moran who. like Etter, has experience handling bears — at Houghton Lake and asked Moran to meet him It took about 90 minutes for the pair to meet up, by which time the bear had climbed down from the tree and moved on. But Etter received a phone call from someone else telling him the bear was in a hedgerow' adjoining a nearby ditch. By this tune, a crowd of onlookers had gathered, litter contacted the landowner to get permission to enter the property to kxik for the bear. He found it lying down in the brush. “It looked hke he was snoozing,” Etter said. DNR staffers shot the bruin with a tranquil­ izer dart. I he bear t<x>k off on a run, climbed a tree, and passed out about 10 feet above the ground. Biologists were able to drive up to the tree, get a rope around the bear and lower it to the ground Etter said the male Ivar weighed about 150 • pounds, irnd he guevscJ fl to be 2 or 3 y ears old. Etter and Moran collared the animal, pho­ tographed it, and let bystanders photograph it, as well. The two officers stayed with the crea­ ture past sunset, until it showed signs of recovery, then departed. "'Die next day he was seen further up the tree line, so he’d gotten up and moved,’’ he said. The Saginaw County bear is the southern­ most collared bear in Michigan. Other collared bears south of traditional Michigan bear coun­ try include a male dial was trapped and col­ lared outside of Whitehall in orchard country, as well as a sow with cubs in Newaygo County, and a male in Oceana County. “We got a good break getting this bear col­ lared this far south.’’ said Etter, who is study­ ing how bears disperse in southern Michigan. He said DNR biologists would like to hear of bear sightings south of M-20. which divides the Ijower Peninsula through Midland ». fjtcr and Mount Pleasant. "We attempted to trap a bear in Ionia County in June,” he said “On two occasions, this bear visited a trap but wouldn’t go inside. We haven't heard about hint .since he was last reported just south of Sheridan. "There's been a bear that I’ve received phone calls about the last three years just north of Kalamazoo and there was one in Jackson County a couple of years ago. So we know we have them dow n here.” added Fitter. “When they pop up in the spring that lar south, we know those are bears that didn’t just get here, lltey denned here. "I'm really interested to see next year, when we retrieve these collars, what those bears did." In recent years, bears have been document­ ed in Washtenaw. Ionia and Ingham counties. “There was a bear sighted just north of We have photos Stale Pa'L in . kiI|cJ in BafT purity • We had a cub road ie z in 2007." Eller san . *>• |hll sUmmcr. So bear «ilh w> h3d reproducing I'm relatively and I 'M bears in southern • bete than wc probably have more beats do e know." . . notihcm M|chigan Although pc<>Pk ’ ' £ forever. m have been dealing w"bJ^naivototS southern Michigan iresit <• ' . j citizens thal habits. WiWlife officials remi^f^^t there is no reason to be retiring crea. ^a““areb^rtBtelyro»««‘'t"nl«sl>^ voked. .,. problems is to - Pagu 13 such as: • Never feed bears. If bears learn to a1—.k i ate humans with food, they will Ixxonie a problem. ■ Keep garbage in secured container'* • Do not feed pets or keep pct forxl outside • Keep barbecue gnlls and picnic tables clean “If you see a bear, do not approach it,” warned Etter. “In most cases, it w ill retreat II it doesn’t, shout at if and move slowly away, allowing it an escape path. II you see a bear in a tree, clear the area of people and dogs so the bear can climb down and move on.” If the area cannot be cleared, contact local law enforcement personnel or the DNR Report All Poaching Hotline al 800-392-78CX). “If you notice damage to bin! feeders, remove the feeders for a tew days,” he said “Bears will usually move on if there is no food source nearby.” Southern Michigan residents who see bears are encouraged to report them to Etter at 517-641-4903. “If we can get a collar on an adult bear - or. better yet, on a female — in southern DNR wHd|j(e Dan Moran Michigan, that will really tell us something.” Puts a radio collar on a bear in Saginaw Etter said. For more information about Michigan DN® (Ph0'° C0Ur,eSy 01 M,Chi9an black bears, visit www.michigan.gov bc.-r HAVE A PRINTING NttP? 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'Hie car was used in Disney’s 1967 Englishmen’s British Auto Faire which is live-action movie “Ihe Gnome-Mobile” start­ open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.rn. ing Waller Brennan. lid Wynn and featuring This annual car show presents the largest the child actors from "Mary Poppins." gathering of British-built automobiles and The accompanying movie set — a recre­ motorcycles of all eras — from luxury mod­ ation of the car’s passenger compartment, els and sports cars — in the Midwest. Visitors . complete with doors, window cranks and scat are sure to see many fine examples from ~ was built nearly four times actual size to Rolls-Royce and Bentley — this year’s fea­ achieve the camera magic of adult actors tured motor car marquee — as well as those appearing the size of gnomes. from Austin, Aston-Martin and Lotus. Bentley, first offered to the public in 1921, Morgan, as well as MG. Triumph, .Singerand was purchased by Rolls-Royce in 1931 after Ixind Rover. Last year, more than 4(X) British the death of company founder W.O. Bentley. cars were displayed on the museum’s mani­ Considered one of the world’s finest and most cured show grounds. respected automobiles, Bentley established The Rolls-Royce name has come to signify itself on the racetrack. During the first eight prestige, and its legendary world-wide reputa­ runnings of the famed Le Mans 24-hour race, tion for outstanding quality, elegance, and Bentleys won five times, four of which were excellence has been unparalleled for more During the 1929 24-hour Le Mans race, Bentley Speed Sixes, similar to the one displayed during last year's British Auto Faire, crossed the finish line in first, second, third and fourth places. (Photo courtesy of Gilmore Car Museum) This 1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II, once owned by Walt Disney and used in Disney’s 1967 live-action movie "The Gnome-Mobile," is on permanent display at Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo courtesy of Gilmore Car Museum) Z ‘ This rare piece of Disney movie magic — the larger-than-life passenger area of the 1930 Rolls Royce used in the 1967 film, “The GnomeMobile,"allowed adult actors to appear the size of gnomes. (Photo courtesy of Gilmore Car Museum) consecutive — a record that stood until the 1960s. During the 1929 Lc Mans race, Bentley Speed Sixes crossed the finish line in first, second, third and fourth places. A simi­ lar 1929 Bentley racer is expected to be dis­ played during the British Car Faire. Spectators will be able to take a ride in the museum’s authentic Double Decker Bus or its 1935 London taxi, see a uniformed British bobby directing traffic, and hear the music of bagpipers — all without a passport or the expense of traveling “across the pond’’ to Great Britain. “The entire family will enjoy the ever-pop­ ular auto games, the children’s games, and voting for their favorite car while restorers will be able to search tthe vast swap meet area for that hard to find pan." said the Executive Director .Michael Spczia. Food concessions and picnic areas will be available throughout the grounds. Special museum admission for the day is $9 with those under 11 admitted free. Admission includes both the British Auto Faire and all exhibits within the newly expanded museum. Gilmore Car Museum, featuring nearly 250 antique, classic and collector cars and special exhibits, and an all-new vintage motorcycle exhibit, is located on M-43 and Hickory Road south of Delton. To learn more about the Gilmore Car Museum or the Mad Dogs and Englishmen’s British Car Faire, visit www.GilmoreCarMuseurn.org or call the museum at 269-671-5089. Country Club hosts YMCA golf program sunshine Pack& Ship A few youngsters who took part in the summer golf program are (front row, from left) Kenneth Curtis, Ben Klopfenstein and Austin Nelson with instructors Bernie Weller (back, left) and Lynn Janson, PGA Professional. Hastings Country Club hosted the YMCA youth golf program which involved six ses­ sions throughout the month of June. Sixtyfive participants ages 6 to 14 enjoyed instruc­ tion by PGA Golf Professional Lynn Janson and others, as well as being able to play some golf at Hastings Country Club, as well. Sixty-five young boys and girls improved their golf skills and may w ell enjoy the game of golf fur the rest of their lives, said Janson. He added that many volunteers donated their time, effort and expertise in order to make this program possible and successful. Hastings Country Club and the YMCA are making plans to partner for a fall junior gulf program in September. Contact the > for more information. VISA ■j351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings .\Utho» j/ vrt . .iiipt ’,.1^4, 269.945.9105 OPEN MON.-FRI. 8:30 - 5:30 Dozens of local boys and girls take part in the YMCA youth ontt County Club. 9" pro9ra"’ at Hasting � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-07-11.pdf 3694cb56031a7e30226ffb48080e9c93 PDF Text Text Superintendents favor consolidation Fair is a youth learning experience School report cards show mixed results See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 7 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 28 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 11, 2013 NEWS Podunk Lake truck BRIEFS story still rolling ILR program will preview Civil War muster In preparation for the Civil War muster at Charlton Park the weekend of July 20, the Institute for Learning in Retirement will offer a preview of that event Tuesday, July 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kellogg Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. A re-enactor also will give a behind-the-scenes look at the muster and share what is involved in being a re-enactor. A box lunch will be included with the program. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269 948 9500, ext. 2803. Accordions to carry the tunes The Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble will highlight the Fridays at the Fountain concert series tomorrow, July 12, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn from noon to 1:30 p.m. The ensemble was founded in early 1991 by Ray Tomaszewski, an accordionist whose aim was the promotion and preservation of quality accordion learning and performance. With a present membership of 42, the ensemble meets for rehearsal each week and is in demand for performances at area retirement and nursing homes, many ethnic festivals and other types of local events. All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free. In case of rain, the concert will take place at the Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. Visitors may order lunch, on-site, from Seasonal Grille and have it delivered to their seats. The Thornapple Arts Council will get $2 from every order to support future programming. Vikes host Saranac for alumni game Lakewood will host an Alumni Football Game on Unity Field at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13. The Viking alumni will be taking on Saranac alumni. The cost for spectators is $5. Lakewood team captain Ashton King said there is still time for Lakewood alumni wishing to play in the game to get involved. Contact King at 269-838-5625 for more information. Alzheimer’s support group meeting next week The local Alzheimer’s disease support group will meet Thursday, July 18, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is available; call 269-948-4856. Support group members are typically the spouse, adult child, other family member or friend of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, said Lisa Vickers, communications director for the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter. For more information, visit www.alz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. After being buried nose down in muck up to its tailgate, the pickup that broke through Podunk Lake ice in January looks none the worse for wear — excepting the mud still caked in its bed and throughout the cab. by Doug VanderLaan Editor The Hunt for the Red Dakota has ended on Podunk Lake, but not the undercurrent of charges and insinuations following the submerged pickup’s recovery after a nearly sixmonth sojourn at the bottom of the lake. “I said it was extortion, and I still think it is,” said Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr in a telephone conversation Tuesday, just days after the vehicle that broke through the ice Jan. 25 was recovered Sunday. Carr originally made that charge at a July 2 county board meeting suggesting that the county, through its sheriff’s department, was attempting to pass off the cost of the vehicle’s recovery on to township taxpayers. The truck’s owner, Ryan Webb, 51, of Caledonia, helped sidestep that impasse Sunday with a recovery effort that began in late April and culminated with the successful extrication this past weekend. But Carr still had heat to bring to commissioners Tuesday — and then had even more when he learned after the meeting of a deal that only increased his frustration with a lack of communication between government departments. “The perception was that I came here last week because I was being pressured by my residents,” Carr told commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting. “I came here because I was being pressured by the inconsistency of government to deal with my residents.” He suggested at the end of his public comment remarks that the county set aside a contingency fund to address similar incidents in the future “so we don’t have to wait six months and raise Cain.” Cain rose again hours later. A visit made to Carr’s office and, subsequently, to the Hastings Banner by Webb’s friend, Podunk Lake-area resident Jim Reed, revealed that a deal — and a deadline — was issued by a county magistrate to Webb April 26 to recover the vehicle without county sheriff department involvement. “It was an open investigation until after the court date on April 26 — we couldn’t go near the truck until then,” said Reed, a scuba diver who designed and led the recovery operation. “Once it was released to us on that date, we committed to pulling the truck out of the lake by July 15.” Reed asserted that the court decision included a plea deal that downgraded Webb’s original citation for failure to report a property damage accident to an impeding traffic offense, for which he paid a fine. Reed main- Even a pair of 10-ton wrecker winches strain as the Dodge Dakota pickup that went through the ice on Podunk Lake in January is recovered Sunday. (Photos by Jim Carr) tains, though, that the original ticket never should have been issued because the Jan. 25 incident in which the truck was driven onto the ice before sinking occurred on private property. When he learned of the court deal with Webb to recover the truck, Carr was livid. “He [Reed] told me that they had an agreement with the sheriff’s department,” said Carr, who had described at the July 2 com- missioner’s meeting how Undersheriff Bob Baker told him that the sheriff’s department did not have the funds to conduct a recovery operation. County Sheriff Dar Leaf was also present at the July 2 county board meeting and responded during a later public comment See TRUCK, page 2 Barry County Fair kicks off this weekend The flags are strung, tents will begin popping up, animals will soon arrive, the camping areas will fill and judging will begin all before the first official day of the 2013 Barry County Fair, Monday, July 15. Talent shows, horse pulls, harness racing and youth dog, rabbit and poultry competitions will be Saturday and Sunday. The full fair kicks off Monday, with six days full of events and displays for people of all ages. For more stories and complete daily schedules, see the insert included in the July 7 Reminder. (File photo) City council confronts cable provider by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Mike Cronin, a representative from Wide Open West, or WOW cable television, gave a presentation to the Hastings City Council Monday night about the company’s continued efforts to improve service, but what he got was an earful from council members. While Cronin said his company was installing new fiber cable in Hastings and offering annual or monthly customer service plans to replace cable to and inside of homes, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and council Trustee Bill Redman said the cable company has bigger issues to address. Redman, who said he pays $177 per month for a telephone, cable and Internet bundle, said he routinely experiences problems with pixilation and cable outages and feels that for the price, a customer should receive better and more reliable service. “I think it is a rip-off, frankly,” he said. Campbell said he has received complaints from residents all around the city, who, like Redman, have faced rate increases experienced difficulty with cable reception and telephone and Internet service. Campbell said he has also experienced the same problems and, like others, has not received a prorated bill to reflect the days when cable service was not available. “Our citizens deserve good cable service,” said Campbell. Cronin had little to say to the council, other than he would look into their complaints. In other business, the council: • Held a public hearing and approved a planned unit development site plan for property located at 400 W. State St. as recommended by the city’s planning commission, which included the closure of the driveway to West State Street since it does not meet the width requirement for one-way traffic movement. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the site plan basically includes a small addition to the existing building, new roofing and additional parking spaces. • Held a first reading of an ordinance that would establish a new zoning district known as the B-6 South Business District on South Hanover Street from Shriner south to the city limits. The new zoning district would allow some light industrial uses, as well as commercial and retail uses allowed in the B-1 central and B-2 general business districts. • Observed Campbell present the Riverside Cemetery Board of Directors with an officials proclamation recognizing them for their service to the community through the operation of the cemetery, which is now owned and oper- ated by the city. • Approved three resolutions. The first was to correct water and sewer meter rates to reflect the actual purchase price of such meters. The second, to grant a generic charitable gaming license for the Barry Community Foundation. The third resolution authorized the city to apply for a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality S-2 grant to pay up to 90 percent of additional design fees related to improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. • Heard an update on the spray plaza construction project from Hastings Department of Public Service Director Tim Girrbach, who said that due to unforeseen delays, the construction is now expected to be complete by Wednesday, July 31. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Local superintendents favor proposed countywide consolidation by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday, Michigan Superintendent of Public Education Mike Flanagan unveiled what he calls a hybrid proposal to consolidate all school business and educational support services such as transportation, food service, maintenance, curriculum development, technology, accounting, teacher training and evaluations, and academic data collection and reporting through existing county intermediate school districts. He said the move would preserve the autonomy of local school districts, which would retain their own superintendents and boards, while reducing operation costs, which could save districts millions of dollars that could then be redirected toward educating students. Ronna Steel, who assumed the helm of the Barry Intermediate School District July 1, said she is in favor of the proposal. “Superintendent Flanagan has created a proposal which would allow local districts to concentrate on student achievement and get out of the business of providing services such as food, transportation and maintenance,” she said. “At the Barry Intermediate School District, we will do anything possible to support our local districts. The BISD, comprised of just Hastings Area Schools and the Delton Kellogg School District, is one of the smallest in the state and is no stranger the concept of consolidation of services. “This is something the educational community has been talking about for quite a while,” said Delton Kellogg superintendent Paul Blacken. “Hastings, Delton Kellogg and the ISD have been meeting every month or couple of months for years just talking and thinking about ways we may be able to [consolidate services]. We have a small ISD and there’s not a lot we can do at the moment; but, we have been talking about it.” Blacken said Delton Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg schools have been sharing a food service director for a few years. “Hastings was interested in getting involved and is now looking at partnering with someone else,” he said. Lakewood Superintendent Michael O’Mara said his district also has been looking at ways to partner with neighboring districts in recent years. “[The state has] been nudging us in this direction for years with Best Practices, which require districts to work together and look at ways of consolidating services, getting bids for services — I think what this will just accelerate the process and may force us to consolidate. “I can see how in some areas we can save money by consolidating, but in some other areas, we need to do more work,” said O’Mara. “We’re at the farthest reaches of our ISD, I don’t see how we can save money on transportation. I don’t see how the ISD can run buses cheaper than us; it is something we will need to look at.” Maple Valley Interim Superintendent Michelle Falcon also said that more thought and planning are needed before the proposed hybrid plan becomes a reality; but, it is being used successfully in other states, she said. “I think any time you can consolidate or share services you are going to be more efficient and fiscally responsible and it will free up money to provide better opportunities for students.” Hastings Superintendent Todd Geerlings said consolidating by county could bring issues because many school districts, such as Thornapple Kellogg, serve multiple counties. “Thornapple Kellogg is mostly in Barry County but they are aligned with Kent ISD,” he said. “If you went strictly county by county, it would change some things.” Blacken said he thinks Flanagan’s proposal could help local school districts find more efficient and cost-effective ways to provide services while allowing them to maintain their community identity. “There has been a lot of struggle with the idea of consolidation because many districts that serve small communities have an identity that they don’t want to lose,” Blacken said. “This hybrid plan would allow them to consolidate services, such as food, transportation and curriculum while allowing them to retain their own administration and board of education.” Geerlings agreed. “When it comes to curriculum, whether it is state or federally mandated, it would improve efficiency because everyone would be doing the same thing,” he said. “Although it would take some of the control away from the local school districts., I think districts would still be able to put a local emphasis on some parts of the curriculum. “I think Flanagan’s proposal definitely merits taking a look at,” said Blacken. “I’m not sure this proposal is enough, but I’d say he’s on the right track. I think the hybrid plan is the way to get started.” “I think it will certainly be more efficient,” said Geerlings; “whether it will be better or worse will remain to be seen.” TRUCK, continued from page 1 Glow before the show Not to be outdone by the fireworks scheduled for later in the evening, the sunset puts on an unscheduled show of its own Saturday over Gun Lake. The western sky provided a changing palette of red, orange and amber, giving residents and visitors something to watch before the pyrotechnic display. The fireworks are provided each year by the Gun Lake Protective Association for the Fourth of July celebration. They took place on theSaturday following the holiday this year, to allow the maximum number of lake residents to enjoy the show. This year, it seems, everyone saw a couple of light shows. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) period that his department would need “a funding source” to recover the truck. Present during Carr’s meeting with Undersheriff Baker was Patrolman David DeMaagd, who had written the original police report Jan. 28 and who, Reed told Carr, was aware of the court action April 26. “DeMaagd never said anything, the opportunity for communication was there,” charged Carr. “When I’m sitting there, and you know there’s a deal cut and you don’t let me know, that’s not right. “This whole thing was a smoke screen that came from the sheriff and the sheriff’s department. If somebody had told me they had an agreement, I would have kept my mouth shut [at the July 2 board meeting].” Particularly vexing were the remarks made by Carr July 2 that the sheriff’s department was providing special favors for Webb. “They showed him no favors,” said Reed of the relationship between the sheriff’s department and Webb, “they were very cooperative and very good to work with us on this. Tony Stein [deputy who’s also a scuba diver] deserves a lot of credit.” Reed chalks up the incident and its swirling aftermath to poor communication. “It was a lack of communication between the court and the township and the sheriff’s department,” said Reed. “Somehow that piece of paper didn’t get transmitted from the court to the sheriff’s department. People should have come to the source — my name and phone number was listed on the police report.” Reed was a passenger in the truck Jan. 25 when it was driven on the ice and subsequently sunk. Carr, however, is not willing to let the affair rest for mere “lack of communication.” “I think it’s ---- poor when jurisdictions can’t get along,” he said late Tuesday. “My side is cleaned up now, but what about theirs? Who didn’t ask the question? I never even heard about July 15 [the court-imposed deadline to extricate the vehicle] until today.” For his part, Webb is now working on fis- cal and physical recovery following Sunday’s rescue operation. “I’m still sore from running cable in muck up to my waist,” sighed Webb by telephone Tuesday. “It took all day, but I want people around the lake who helped to know how much I appreciate them. “I know most people don’t like me because I made a stupid mistake, but it was my fault and it’s taught me a lot.” Besides the cost of the recovery operation and the court fine, Webb, an over-the-road trucker, says, he’s also lost considerable income due to the time required in locating the truck and then planning and executing the recovery operation. Though he says the truck came up even shinier in places than before its dive, Webb says the Red Dakota will be dry docked permanently. After he digs out the remaining muck and mud, the vehicle will be sold for parts. Department growth causing both concern and satisfaction for county by Doug VanderLaan Editor A position on the Barry County Board of Commissioners agenda to present her Commission on Aging report following a similar presentation from Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller may have been serendipitous for COA Director Tammy Pennington Tuesday. After outlining the incredible stress between program growth and a restrictive COA building facility, Pennington had a direct line to 911. “The building has served us well for 10 years,” Pennington told commissioners of the facility at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., “but we’ve now reached the point where we no longer have the space to meet the growing senior population. On many weekdays, we are forced to juggle groups and activities, holding meetings in hallways and double-stacking groups in the same room.” Pennington described the pressure as coming from a couple of sources: more people reaching age 60, the federal definition for a senior, and the integration of families in providing care to loved ones for such difficult challenges as dementia. “Because we can no longer accommodate all requests for adult day services, we’ve established our first waiting list in 39 years,” reported Pennington, as an example of why her board of directors has been investigating building expansion or construction plans. “Early in 2013, we retained Landmark Design to draw up several possible designs,” said Pennington. “Our board of directors is awaiting approval from the board of commissioners to move this project forward for the older adults and caregivers in Barry County.” Pennington also reviewed COA programs and activities, including counseling services provided to county seniors for Medicare and Medicaid assistance programs and tax preparation duties, which were provided to 4,000 older adults in 2013. “That’s why we need private space,” pointed out Pennington. “It’s very difficult for seniors to answer questions about income and the drugs they may be taking in a public setting.” Pressure of a different sort was described by Fuller regarding the approximately 70,000 calls for assistance placed by county citizens in 2012. “We dispatch calls for eight law enforcement agencies, 11 fire departments and seven EMS agencies,” related Fuller in her report. “We also dispatch wreckers, the Hastings DPW, the DNR, animal control, marine patrol, the medical examiner, Aeromed and Aircare, MDOT, the Barry County Road Commission, and many others.” Fuller also pointed out that, since its inception by the Barry County Board of Commissioners in 1991, Central Dispatch has achieved a level of excellence that has set state standards. Well before statewide telecommunicator training standards were implemented in December, Barry County was far exceeding levels of defined excellence. In Barry County, new telecommunicators are required to work with a staff member for six months before operating individually. In terms of future growth, Fuller mentioned that the dispatch board is considering the possibility of expanding its current facility, located at 2600 Nashville Road, by adding a 2,200- to 2,400-square-foot training and meeting room to be constructed from the department’s reserve funds. The Central Dispatch board now meets in the Hastings Township Hall. In other business, the county board: • Approved the county as a fiduciary for equipment and personal protective gear provided for 23 Southwest Michigan area fire departments as provided under a Region 5 Homeland Security grant. • Approved training and supply funds totaling $2,511 from the Michigan Citizen Corps Program grant for use with the Barry County Citizen Emergency Response Team. • Awarded the carpet and hard surface replacement project for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department to Lansing Mosaic and River City Flooring and Design in the amount of $56,784 with funds to come from the building rehabilitation fund. • Approved the renewal of liability, vehicle physical damage and property and crime insurance coverage through the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for one year, beginning July 1 in the amount of $288,094. • Approved claims in the amount of $46,547, pre-paid invoices in the amount of $2,093,982, and commissioners payroll in the amount of $6,511. In commissioner reports, Vice Chair Ben Geiger reported that the mute swan issue, discussed at length in regard to a possible countywide effort to control the mute swan population, would be delayed until the July 23 board of commissioners meeting to allow all commissioners to be present. Chair Craig Stolsonburg and Commissioner Joyce Snow were absent from Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioner James DeYoung said he had attended the Orangeville Township meeting where a countywide effort to reduce the mute swan population was strongly supported. Commissioner James Dull reported that he had met with two township boards regarding the proposal to adopt a countywide recycling and solid waste plan. Dull reported strong support for the idea, but also some reticence regarding a paid coordinator position. The board will meet next for a committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, July 16, in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse at 220 W. State St., Hastings, beginning at 9 a.m. City band concludes summer concert series (top left) Patriotic music is the theme of the concert Wednesday, July 3, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Selections included “God Bless America,” “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless the USA,” “Stars and Stripes Forever” and more. (bottom left) Bob Reaser of Hastings stands while the Hastings City Band plays “The U.S. Air Force” portion of an armed forces medley July 3, drawing applause from concert-goers. As the band played each branch’s hymn, men and women who have served or are serving in that military branch were asked to stand. Reaser served in the Army Air Corps, which later became part of the U.S. Air Force. (above) Chelsea LaJoye, a vocal music major and daughter of Hastings City Band director Joe LaJoye, sings three numbers along with the band for the July 3 concert. That was the fourth of five concerts for band, which concluded its season last night, July 10. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — Page 3 Families have old-fashioned fun at Charlton Park Older and more experienced contestants sprint for the finish line in another sack race elimination last Thursday at Charlton Park. Uncle Sam takes time after parade duty at Charlton Park to talk with visiting veterans July 4. (Photos by Seth Graves) Youngsters 3 and under get familiar with the old adage of ‘finding a needle in a haystack.” Fortunately, it was a larger dowel that still proved elusive during the Fourth of July celebration at Charlton Park. Jack Bushong, 5, unleashes the winning throw in the hay bale toss at Charlton Park. The pace was frantic, but fun ruled the sack race during the Fourth of July celebration at Charlton Park. (Photo by Andrew Graves) ‘Look, Ma! I’m floating on air!’ One sack race contestant rides the wind to victory in a sack race elimination run. The three-legged sack race proves an entertaining challenge for youngsters on the lawn at Charlton Park, including Robby Slaughter and Matt Thompson, both of Hastings. �Page 4 — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? It’s fair time in Barry County Buyers pack the show arena during the 2012 large animal sale at the Barry County Fair. Last year’s large animal sale brought in a record $562,000, while the small animal sale set a record, too, at just under $36,000. Barry County continues have one of the most successful 4-H livestock sales, rewarding young people for months of preparation and responsibility, and underscoring the commitment of businesses and others who support the sales. Brush with wheat Through the lens of a camera, this field of wheat in Carlton Township takes on the look of a scrub brush. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Barrel of fair fun Harold Wortley brought in this post card from about 1917. The back of the card reads “Barry County Fair,” and it appears to be from the era when people had personal photos printed on post cards. Harold said he’s had the post card for many years and doesn’t know how he first acquired it. Can you tell us anything about this photo? If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of three men, including Patrick Hodges and Dick Feldpausch drew no response. For many in small communities across the country, the county fair still remains one of the highlights of the summer. We wait in anticipation each year for the kids, the bright lights, the sounds and smells, the crafts, and all the 4-H judging that takes place. For some down-home fun, plan to attend the 2013 Barry County Fair and enjoy the rides, the truck, tractor and horse pulls, the demolition derby, the motocross races and all kinds of fun. Enjoy a foot-long hot-dog, some caramel corn or maybe a corn dog, ice cream, some cotton candy or other delicious delight that you find during fair week. Included in admission are nightly tractor parades, free horse-pulled wagon rides, hands-on fun in the children’s garden, educational displays and more. And make sure you wander through the 4-H barns, attend some of the judging and the annual livestock sales Thursday and Friday. Every year, starting in late June, 4-Hers from around the county bring letters with photos and information to prospective buyers regarding animals they plan to sell at the fair. Steers, hogs, lambs, chickens and ducks and more — even a gallon of milk and a dozen eggs — all go on sale during the annual livestock sales. The small animal sale will be Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. followed by the large animal sale held on Friday morning at 9 a.m. For years now, the Barry County Livestock Sale has been ranked one of the top five in the state. Last year, sales totaled just shy of $600,000 dollars. The annual sales have a lot to do with our local 4-Hers and their leaders and the way they work together to make sure these kids bring in their buyers each year. I’ve attended the annual sale for more What do you than 30 years and see many of the same buyers year after year. If you’ve never attended one of these sales, make a special effort this year to attend and watch these young entrepreneurs at work with their animals and working the crowd, too, to make their sale a success. Thousands of adult and teenage 4-H volunteers work at the local and state level to support these learning activities for youths. 4-H volunteers are club, group or resource leaders providing hands-on training to local young people “preparing youth for meaningful and productive lives,” as its mission statement proclaims. The MSU Extension 4-H program in Barry County offers educational and fun opportunities to more than 1,100 area youths age 5 to 19. Adult volunteers work with youths in more than 100 different project areas by developing self-esteem, confidence, leadership, citizenship and a sense of community pride, while learning life skills that will impact these young people for the rest of their lives. Local 4-H programs, through the support of adult mentors, teach youths how to put ideas into action and instill a sense of responsibility that will leave a lasting, positive impression on these young people. Plan to attend the fair this year. There are plenty of family-friendly things to do, plus many of the activities are free. Look in last week’s Reminder for the annual fair section so you can plan your week at the fair. Watching these young people at work will give you a new perspective and a confidence in the future as you watch local youths and the things in which they involve themselves. See you at the fair. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 2255144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Last week: Gov. Rick Snyder was in Hastings last week to promote his proposal to use federal funds to extend health care coverage to the uninsured. Snyder says it will save the state money, but others say it is an expansion of Medicaid that will cost Michigan taxpayers a high price. Do you support Snyder’s program known as Healthy Michigan? 57% 43% For this week: State School Superintendent Michael Flanagan proposed this week that Michigan merge administration and support services of its public schools into countywide school districts to save millions that could then be spent in the classroom. Would you support the five school districts in Barry County being consolidated into one district? Yes No q Yes q No The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Thursday, July 11 — Movie Memories features cute kids with “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” starring Mickey Rooney, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 12 — preschool story time is “Earthbound,’ 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 15 — library board meets, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 — toddler story time is “moving all around,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 — summer reading grooves to “Dig into Reading Rock ‘n’ Roll Show,” 2 to 3 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Antique farm machinery on display at Charlton Park beginning tomorrow Baseline data needed in Yankee Springs before fracking begins residents of Yankee Springs could pay a private chemical testing company to do some expensive testing of their drinking water in 2013 — before the fracking process has begun. Then, these same residents could pay to have their drinking water tested again in 2014 — after the fracking process has begun. This way, residents could make a legally valid comparison between the 2013 data and the 2014 data to see if there is any alarming difference between the two sets of data. This before-and-after comparison would provide legally valid data for future reference. If Yankee Springs residents would do this, then the clever fracking industry lawyers will never be able to pretend that the sudden appearance of large amounts of pollution detected in 2014 might have been supposedly “always there” in nature for thousands of years. Yankee Springs residents should have both the 2013 data and the 2014 data recorded for comparison to contradict the fracking industry’s clever lawyers. I hope Yankee Springs residents will write to the Hastings Banner and comment about this. Tom Bateman, Hastings BUSINESS BRIEFS Grand Valley Co-op Credit Union of Grand Rapids, with an office in Hastings, has announced its merger with Preferred Federal Credit Union of Greenville. The new entity will continue to be headquartered in Grand Rapids with six locations from Kalamazoo to Ludington and will be known as Preferred Credit Union. Preferred Federal Credit Union was established in 1954 and has $52 million in assets with 10,000 members. Grand Valley Co-op Credit Union was formed in 1968 and lists $96 million in assets with 14,000 members. *** Jackie L. Baker has joined the McPhillips Law Office of Hastings where she will specialize in the areas of family law, estate planning and probate, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant, general civil litigation, criminal matters, and personal injury. Baker is a graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and interned for the Access to Justice Legal Clinic which provided legal services to indigent clients. *** A management group from Hastings Manufacturing Company along with a Connecticut-based private equity firm has purchased the nearly 100-year-old global manufacturer of piston rings. RFE Investment Partners, a private equity firm currently managing more than $450 million in committed capital, has invested for over 30 years in “growth companies with strong management teams.” Members of the local management team were not identified in a press release announcing the acquisition. “We are very excited to partner with RFE Investment Partners and continue to grow the business, said President and CEO Bob Kollar in the release which also carried the name of Jeff Guenther, vice president of business development. *** Hastings City Bank has announced additions to its board of directors and its loan division staff. Neil A. Gardner has been appointed to fill the position vacated by William Wallace on the bank’s board. Gardner joined Hastings City Bank Timothy Kelly in 1976 as assistant vice president and cashier. He has held positions as executive vice president, secretary of the board and vice president and secretary of the bank’s holding company, HCB Financial Corp. Gardner served on the board of directors at Hastings Manufacturing Company and as Neil Gardner chairman of the Michigan Bankers Association Funds Management Committee. He is a former member of the Hastings Planning Commission, the Barry County Economic Alliance Board, the Hastings Area Community Fund and served two terms as president of Group 8 of the Michigan Bankers Association. Timothy P. Kelly has joined Hastings City Bank as a commercial loan officer. He has 25 years of banking experience in the areas of branch management, branch operations, finance and commercial lending. Kelly’s community involvement includes the Kiwanis Club of Hastings, Good Stewards Inc., the Charlton Park Foundation and the United Way Allocations Committee. Write Us A Letter: The Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club will present the 42nd annual Gas and Steam Engine Show July 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. to dusk. Displays of tractors, stationary engines, steam engines, farm machinery, steam boats, antique motorcycles and trucks are planned. Visitors will get a glimpse at a rare 1886 Westinghouse Traction Engine in the park’s collection. Thought to be one of only a few left in the world, the machine contains nearly 100 percent original parts and will be on display throughout the weekend. The Westinghouse is also used to steam sweet corn, a summertime favorite for event guests. A pancake breakfast will be prepared and served by club members and Barry County commissioners Saturday, July 13, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Organizers are excited to announce a tractor pull Saturday beginning at 11:30 a.m. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers. Spectators should plan to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. A kid’s pedal pull is planned for noon Saturday. Food vendors will be serving festival favorites, and a swap meet and flea market will take place daily near the Gas and Steam Barn. Registration and camping is still available for vendors and exhibitors. To become a member of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club, annual dues are $20 ($10 per year thereafter) and include bonuses such as networking, potluck dinners and a monthly newsletter. For a donation, visitors may take home a souvenir shingle made on an 1885 Perkins shingle mill. In addition, the park’s 1895 Corley Sawmill will be in operation during the event. Tractor enthusiasts won’t want to miss the parade at 4 p.m. daily. The park’s historic buildings will be staffed with volunteers Saturday. Tractor and steam engine games, including a tug of war, are also planned. Fireworks, in the form of a spark show, are planned for both evenings at dusk. “Don’t miss this event dedicated to celebrating our local, rural heritage,” said Scott Campbell, club president. “There is something for everyone July 12 to 13. Bring your cameras to catch all the action and be sure to enjoy a fresh ear of sweet corn, dipped in butter.” Admission to the event is $5 for ages 13 and up, $3 for children 5 to 12. Children age 4 and under are free. Breakfast is $5 per person for ages 13 and up, and $3 for those 12 and under. All event proceeds support the club and park. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. For more information, call 269-945-3775, visit www.charltonpark.org or check Facebook. 77579651 Fracking News Vol. 10 Are our Barry County State lands safe from Fracking? People may feel that the Barry State Game land is safe because it has been auctioned as Non-Development, meaning they can’t put a gas drilling well site on it. The State land mineral rights lease auctions have become so large that the State cannot always review all parcels for development status prior to the auctions. So they then auction parcels, as most were in Barry County State Game Area, as Auto-ND, or Automatic Non-Development. According to the research of Maryann Lesert, a Professor at Grand Rapids Community College, the industry can apply, after purchasing an “Auto-ND” lease, for a “Classification Review” and “Amendment.” State land in Gladwin and Roscommon counties was leased as AutoNondevelopment in 2010. In 2011, Bayside Energy (which later signed the leases over to Devon Energy) applied to the MDNR for a “Classification Amendment” to change the lease terms. Despite four levels of public opposition – from residents of Blue, Grass, and Island Lakes, from Sherman Township and Gladwin County Boards, along with a letter from Rep. Joel Johnson (R. Clare) – three of four Gladwin leases were changed to “Development with Restriction,” which would allow Devon Energy to place a frack well “only 1500 feet from one of our lake communities,” area resident Diane Whiting noted. MDEQ regulations stipulate that wells cannot be placed closer than 1320’ from lakes, streams, and wetlands. The same type of classification amendment allowed Devon Energy to construct the State-Richfield 1-27 well site on state forest land (Permit #60559, State-Richfield, Richfield Township). Of 125 leases in Gladwin and Roscommon counties that Bayside or Devon applied to have amended, Karen Maidlow of the MDNR verified that the MDNR denied 6 of 125 requests, meaning 119 of the leases were amended to Development or Development with Restrictions. We must protect our public lands here in Barry County. They are to be held in the public trust for current and future generations. This is a sacred trust that should not be sold out to foreign owned natural gas companies. Encana is from Canada and Devon is partly owned by China. Michigan Land Air Water Defense P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: www.MLAWD.org 06816774 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. All sorts of antique machinery will be exhibited and demonstrated July 12 and 13 at Historic Charlton Park. (File photo) 77579654 To the editor: In 2014, some oil and gas companies may start the process of horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Yankee Springs area to obtain natural gas from underground shale. Will fracking bring a happy time of temporary prosperity, but then accidentally leave behind permanent cancer-causing pollution? What are the statistical probabilities for fracking drill casing failures? Could any cancer-causing fracking injection chemicals, such as benzene, toluene and xylene ever leak into Barry County’s underground aquifer? On the radio, I recently heard a fracking industry spokesman say that only 1 percent of the fracking industry’s protective drill casings eventually fail and leak, but then I later read that the fracking industry admits that 10 percent of fracking drill casings eventually fail and leak. I hope the Hastings Banner might interview various geologists and statisticians about this. Some people in the Yankee Springs area may get their drinking water from a location in the aquifer dangerously close to the proposed fracking location. If the busy, overworked, understaffed Michigan Department of Environmental Quality cannot get to Barry County in 2013, then maybe some wealthy �Page 6 — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77587961 7 Area Obituaries ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody.” Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 9459217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brian Teed and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group and Wednesday Midweek Programs will returnin September. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. returns in September. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! July 7 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m. July 8 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. July 10 - Vision Team 7 p.m. July 13 - Brothers of Grace Highway Pick-up 9 a.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 9452645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at zor www.firstchurchhastings.org information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Maynard G. Sutton Jonathon “Jon” Daugherty Strong families survive with a little help COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Maynard G. Sutton passed away on June 30, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 7, 1934 in Ionia, MI to Claude and Mable (Bice) Sutton. Maynard served his country in the Marines during the Korean Conflict in 1952. During that time he had a young lady, Linda, whom he had never met, that had started writing “lonely Maynard” love letters from home and upon his return he married that young lady, Linda Kingsley in 1955. Linda passed in 1993 and she was the love of Maynard’s life. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, hunting, fishing, canoeing and most of all camping. Maynard was a jokester and loved playing jokes on his family and friends. All who knew Maynard was aware that if he picked on you, he really liked you. Maynard for many years was employed as a Sheriff’s Deputy and worked in the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department. He then transferred to the Barry County Sheriff’s department from which he retired. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A gathering of friends for Maynard will take place at 11 a.m. on July 13, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church located at 209 N. Broadway in Hastings. Surviving are his children, Mike (Cathy) Sutton, Tammy (Dan Alexander) Ray, Douglas (Amanda) Sutton and Brenda (Butch) Armour; 11 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda; step-father, Murel Childs; sister, Dona; great-grand-daughters, Sami and Kortney. Maynard’s family is being cared for by the Lauer Family Funeral Homes - Wren Chapel located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Please consider a memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org in Maynard’s name. Please share a memory with Maynard’s family at www.lauerfh.com FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Jonathon (Jon) Daugherty, age 27, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Jon was born on December 24, 1985 in Dallas, TX, the son of Danny R. and Barbara J. (Stappert) Daugherty. Jon attended Hastings High School, graduating in 2004. Jon’s passion was playing disc golf with his friends. The Thornapple River was his favorite place for canoeing, fishing and spearing. Jon also enjoyed hunting and spending time with friends and family. Jon is survived by his parents, Danny R. Daugherty and Barbara J. (Stappert) Daugherty. In lieu of flowers, donations for final expenses may be sent to Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Respecting Jon’s wishes, cremation has taken place and Jon’s family and friends will be holding a private memorial service in his honor. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Strong families share many valuable qualities: trust, commitment, communication, growth, affection, fun and love. Strong families are more likely to grow through a crisis, allowing the difficult experience to bring them even closer together. In the unfortunate event of a family member’s death, Social Security is there to help. In addition to the emotional difficulty, family members may experience a financial burden, as well, especially if the family’s main wage earner dies. In such cases, Social Security survivor’s benefits will help. Did you know that nearly every child in America could get Social Security survivors benefits if a working parent dies? Social Security pays more benefits to children than any other federal program. Although many people think Social Security is just a retirement program, it also provides survivors insurance benefits for workers and their families. Family members who may be able to receive survivors benefits include a widow or widower, unmarried children up to age 19 and still in high school and under certain circumstances, stepchildren, grandchildren, step grandchildren, adopted children and dependent parents. To learn more about survivors benefits, go to the website www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Fatal house fire being investigated Several fire departments and the Michigan State Police were called to a reported fatal house fire on Gun Lake Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reportedly on the south side of Gun Lake on England Drive. No further information was available from police or fire officials at press time for the Banner Wednesday. “Celebration Service” Confessions of Truth Ministries Kenneth E. Steele A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody” OLIVET, MI - Kenneth E. Steele, age 90, of Olivet, formerly of Woodland, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at the Eaton Community Palliative Care. Kenneth was born Nov. 3, 1922 in Castleton Township of Barry County the son of Howard and Retha (Yank) Steele and was a lifelong farmer. He had also been employed delivering equipment for Morton Ford in Lansing, had been a salesman for Farm And Fleet Supply of Lansing, had been employed at the Grain Elevator in Woodbury and had worked mowing grass at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Vivian (Begerow) Steele; son, Colon Steele of Austin, TX; daughter, Marie Steele of Olivet; two grandchildren, Matthew (Margaret) Steele and Michele (Eric) Fagan both of Texas and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Evelyn Belson. A private family graveside service will be held in the Woodland Memorial Park at Woodland. Public Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Olivet Congregational Church in Olivet with Rev. Jack Brown officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eaton Community Palliative Care of Charlotte. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee We are blessed and highly favored!! Come join us to celebrate our 7th year Anniversary on Saturday July 20, 2013 at 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, MI 49058. Our service will start at 12:00 noon with fellowship following. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Earl Grandberry. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and he addeth no sorrow with it. I was born and raised in Hastings, Michigan. I received Jesus Christ in my heart on September 29, 1989. Even though I was raised in church, I really didn’t begin a “sold out” life to God until one night in a revival meeting. My journey with the Lord has taken me through many hard and good times. I have enjoyed using my gift of singing for Him in groups and solos. Worshiping the Lord is a major part of my life. Singing to the Lord is one way I find God’s presence. The Lord has blessed me with two Gospel CD’s and hopefully another in the future. In 2006, the Lord blessed me with a Minister’s License to preach the Word of God and called me to help co-pastor Confessions of Truth Ministries. With the death of Pastor Jane Woodmansee in 2012, I was promoted to pastor of Confessions of Truth Ministries. I am truly humbled with this calling on my life and pray that I will be found a good servant unto the Lord. My heart’s desire for Confessions of Truth MInistries is for spiritual growth of souls and to witness God’s love, power and word demonstrated in the lives of people. On January 1, 2006 we rented a room and started Confessions of Truth Ministries (C.O.T.). We met on Sundays at 10:00am for prayer and at 11:00am for worship service. Then on Tuesday morning for Bible study at 10:00am. Within two months the Lord blessed us and we moved to 307 S. Michigan Ave. We were there for five years. Confessions of Truth has continued to be blessed as the Lord now has given us favor with our current location at 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings MI 49058. Our ultimate goal is to bring souls into the Kingdom of God, by preaching and teaching the Word of God, to all who will hear it so they can live a victorious life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Going back to the basics of life where ones faith in God comes first, then family then country. Where communities come together for the good of everyone. Where love, compassion, honesty, loyalty and integrity have more value than self gain. What a beautiful world this would be and with Jesus Christ, this is possible. COME WORSHIP WITH US • Schedule of Services 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Sunday Worship Service 11:00am Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00am Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30pm Nursery & Children’s Church, Sunday Morning 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, MI 49058 • (269) 948-9623 06816737 Worship Together �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — Page 7 Area schools show mixed report cards Visitors encouraged to go ‘back stage’ at harness racetrack Fair-goers attending this year’s harness racing events at noon Sunday and Monday at the Barry County Fair will not only be treated to an increasingly rare live sport, they’ll also have the chance to see it as close as any horse racing fan can get. “Everybody’s welcome to come back to the barns [on the east side of the track] and get to know the horsemen,” says Jerry Seekman, speed superintendent. “We’ll have a glass of lemonade for them, and we’ll even be grilling hamburgs and hot-dogs, though I don’t know for how long because, after a while, everyone gets tired of grilling.” The group also will be distributing free Tshirts, perhaps during the barn visit sessions or as part of a grandstand giveaway. The hospitality is a big part of the marketing strategy surrounding horse racing in the state of Michigan where, Seekman explains, lobbyists for the casino business are encouraging state regulators to abandon the sport they view as competition for casino visitors. “We’re all trying to keep horse racing from being totally extinct,” says Seekman, a Hastings resident who has made his living in the sport for the past 30 years. “We’re promoting our cause with our state legislators, but racing is not in a good spot in this state.” It will certainly be in a good spot at the Barry County Fair. Seekman expects between 100 to 150 entrants for racing in three categories: the Champion Series which includes bronze and silver divisions; the Michigan Colt Series for only Michiganborn and -bred 2-year-olds; and the Overnight Series, open to any horse in the state of Michigan. Prize money could be as high as $4,000 to winners in the Championship Series. Admission to the grandstand is free both days; programs are $2. General gate admission will be charged Monday, the first full day of the fair. Social News Report cards for elementary and middle schools across the state determined by the Mackinac Center are in and show a mixed bag for local schools districts — mostly Cs, with two Bs for Hastings and one for Lakewood, as well as two Ds, one for Caledonia and one for Lakewood thrown in. The Michigan Context and Performance Report Card measures school performance by adjusting standardized test scores to account for student background. Comparing schools using unadjusted test scores ignores the significant relationship between academic performance and student socioeconomic background — a dynamic beyond a school’s control, reports the Mackinac Center on its website. The adjusted CAP scores in this report allow parents, educators and the general public to better compare performance among schools serving the various student populations. CAP scores do not penalize schools in lower-income areas. The report ranks 2,362 Michigan elementary and middle schools. CAP scores are developed through a statis- tical regression of the schools’ average scores on the tests produced by the Michigan Educational Assessment Program and the percentage of the schools’ students at the grade level tested who were eligible for free lunch under the federal government’s National School Lunch Program. Eligibility for a federally subsidized free lunch is frequently used by education researchers to measure a student’s family income. The report cards incorporated MEAP subject tests administered from 2009 to 2012 to students in grades three through eight. A school’s actual performance on each MEAP exam was compared to the results predicted by the regression, and the school received a higher CAP score when it exceeded expectations and a lower CAP score when it lagged expectations (a CAP score of 100 meant a school met expectations exactly). A school’s CAP score on each exam was then averaged together to create the school’s overall CAP score. The overall CAP scores were used to generate letter grades for each school using a standard bell curve. Ten percent of schools received an A; 20 percent received a B; 40 percent, a C; 20 percent, a D; and 10 percent, an F. Marriage Licenses Todd Weston Champion, Hastings and Bethny Marie Owen, Hastings. Kenneth Lamoin Mitchell, Nashville and Christina Marie Loveall, Nashville. James Gerald Burchett, Middleville and Jessica Sue Spitzley, Middleville. Ricky Lee Wheatbrook, Greenwood, IN and Debra Ann Hamann, Greenwood, IN. Donald Metz, Nashville and Joanne Barnes, Nashville. James Allen Castelein, Middleville and Maria Gloria Jimenez-Rosiles, Wayland. Mert Clark turns 80 Mert was born to Elmer and Ina Colvin on July 15, 1933 in Hastings, MI. They have resided at their South Broadway home for 62 years. She and Dick have four children, Vickie (Mike) Ward, Mike Clark, Kathy (Tom) Pierce and Karen (Doug) Maiville. They also have seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mert worked for the Hastings Banner until her retirement. She will be celebrating with her children. Dora Healy is 95 Our Mom wouldn’t come out of her garden long enough so we could give her a party, so we are asking her friends and neighbors to help us celebrate by sending her a card. She was born Dora Day in Baltimore Twp., Barry County on July 12, 1918. She has lived on the same farm in Lake Odessa for 69 years. Her address is 4573 W. Tupper Lake Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Trolley Around Town Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads 1120 West Green, Hastings 945-4174 FREE TROLLEY RIDES Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... 602 W. State St., Hastings 945-4800 Fridays from 6pm to 10pm Now thru August 16 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 16, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:30pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. Member FDIC Member FDIC 269-945-2401 150 W. Court St., Hastings All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. Thank You area businesses for funding FREE RIDES for everyone! 126 S. Jefferson St. 269.948.4042 945-4403 • 131 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-4400 245-3405 404 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 105 E. State St., Hastings 77578802 77579545 150 W. State St., Downtown Hastings 269.948.9222 948-8531 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock This weekend brings the 58th annual chicken barbecue at Central United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall Friday, July 12, with serving starting at 5 p.m. Take out meals will be available. About half of the meals are taken out to be eaten at home. This is a far cry from the early years when all meals were served on the premises, with tables set on the shady lawn with lights strung from tree to tree. Back in the 1950s, the menu included sliced tomatoes, which were in season in early August. The date has changed from the third week in August to earlier weeks and from Saturday to Friday until now we are in the second week in July. There were times when avid salesmen would go to the two grain elevators and solicit orders from farmers waiting in line to sell their wheat. The men would then return to the waiting line to deliver the delicious chicken meals. In another time, an Alethian man working at Oldsmobile would take orders and his wife would then deliver 30 to 50 meals at the plant in Lansing. Tickets are available from the church office, Walker Pharmacy and from any Alethian members. The Ionia County genealogy society meets Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at the freight house museum. The Barry County Fair is fast approaching with dates July 13 to 20. The Ionia Free Fair is from July 18 to 27. Depot Day will be at the depot complex on Emerson Street Saturday, July 27. This year’s group honoree will be the insurance agencies that have served the community over the decades. Food will be served including ice cream, near the caboose. The day also includes the Janie Rodriguez Award presentation, dancers, music and more. Last week brought Art in the Park with entertainers on center stage to entertain people in their lawn chairs or seated at picnic tables while others walked the diagonal pathway through the park browsing the tents and stands of the vendors. At least two vendors were selling ladies’ aprons. One had on its bib the embroidered end of a pillow case. Elephant ears, sandwiches and other food items were being sold. It was a good time to meet and greet. The Mutch family with friends made great strides on the long weekend toward construction of their new 2 1/2 stall garage attached to the rear of the house on Fourth Avenue north. The project went from flat surface of earth to the framework, rafters, roofboards and protective fabric atop the roofboards. This is the former Shetterly/Cook house, probably built soon after Johnson’s Second Addition to the village was platted in 1904. An act of arson has destroyed one of Ionia County’s most photographed landmarks, the White’s Bridge in Keene Township a mile east of the Kent and Ionia county line. It is currently pictured on the cover of one of the county telephone directories. The bridge did not get heavy traffic due to load limits, but it will now mean that local drivers will have to use the upstream bridge at Smyrna or the downstream bridge over the Flat River in Lowell. The county road commissioner was quoted in the “Lansing State Journal” saying that the earliest possible date for replacement with any type of bridge would be 2017. EDWARD JONES Don’t get trampled by the ‘herd’ Every year in early July, thousands of people “run with the bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. While the event is exciting, it is also hazardous, and many runners have gotten badly injured over the years. As an investor, you may find that running with the herd is dangerous to you, too — because if you’re constantly following what everyone else is doing, your own financial goals could end up getting “trampled.” The urge to run with the herd, or follow the crowd, may have been hard-wired into our psyches, according to anthropologists. In prehistoric times, running with the pack may have helped people minimize danger or increase their chances for finding food. But today, there are far fewer rewards for following a herd mentality — especially in investing. For example, consider what happens when the financial markets go through a period of volatility. Virtually every time this happens, many investors flock to gold, apparently believing that the shiny yellow metal will always be valuable and that its price will never drop. Yet, the fact is that gold prices, like those of other financial assets, do fluctuate. Furthermore, certain types of gold-based investments can be quite risky in their own right. What other “follow the herd” movements should you avoid when you invest? For one thing, try to stay away from “feeding frenzies.” If you look back about 15 years ago, you may remember the buzz surrounding speculative technology stocks — many of which were companies that had futuristic names but lacked some useful elements, such as profits or business strategies. For a few years, the prices of these companies soared, but in 2000 and 2001, the “dot-com” bubble burst, splattering investors with big losses that were either irreversible or, at the least, took years from which to recover. The herd mentality often applies even when investors know the right moves to make. To illustrate: One of the most basic rules of investing is “buy low, sell high” — and yet many investors do the exact opposite. When prices drop, they sell, so that they can cut their losses — even though they may be selling investments that, while temporarily down, still have strong potential. On the other hand, when an investment’s price has shot up, these same investors will often keep buying more shares, hoping to reap even bigger gains — even if the investment has now become quite expensive, as measured by the price-to-earnings ratio, and has little upside potential remaining. Instead of emulating other investors, think about your own financial goals and create a viable strategy for achieving them, taking into account your risk tolerance and time horizon. Look for quality investments and hold them for the long term. Don’t be discouraged by the inevitable market downturns, but be ready to adjust your portfolio as needed. Above all else, be patient and disciplined, always keeping your eye on your ultimate objectives. It can feel comfortable when you’re in the midst of a herd — but it can lead you to places where, as an investor, you don’t want to go. Steer clear of the crowds and go your own way. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 36.27 +.84 AT&T 35.60 +.10 BP PLC 41.66 +.28 CMS Energy Corp 27.44 +.78 Coca-Cola Co 40.83 +.48 Conagra 35.57 +.12 Eaton 68.13 +2.11 Family Dollar Stores 63.92 +.60 Fifth Third Bancorp 18.80 +.32 Flowserve CP 55.78 +1.46 Ford Motor Co. 16.83 +.65 General Mills 49.54 +.40 General Motors 34.92 +.82 Intel Corp. 23.14 -.58 Kellogg Co. 65.93 +.81 McDonald’s Corp 99.99 +.07 Perrigo Co. 126.35 +4.44 Pfizer Inc. 28.36 +.66 Sears Holding 43.43 +1.19 Spartan Motors 6.25 +.04 Spartan Stores 20.28 +1.17 Stryker 66.06 +1.75 TCF Financial 15.35 +.73 Walmart Stores 77.04 2.35 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1248.01 $19.24 15,300 645M 5.95 -.12 +368 -20M NOTICE OF LETTING DRAIN CONTRACT MIDDLEVILLE TOWNE CENTER DRAIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Russ Yarger, Barry County Drain Commissioner, will receive construction bids on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings Michigan, 49058, until 10:00 a.m. Bids will then be opened and publicly announced for the construction of a certain drain known and designated as the “Middleville Towne Center Drain.” Said Drain is divided into 6 Sections as follows, each Section having the length, average depth and width as set forth herein: Section No. 1: Open storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 6+37 at the lower end of said drain and extending to Station No. 5+82, a distance of 55 feet, and having an average depth of 1 foot, and a width of bottom of 3 feet for a rock lined channel. Section No. 2: Enclosed storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 5+82 and extending to Station No. 3+34, a distance of 248 feet, and having an average cut of 6.5 feet in depth for a 24-inch storm sewer. Section No. 3: Enclosed storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 3+34 and extending to Station No. 2+86, a distance of 48 feet, and having an average cut of 7 feet in depth for a 24-inch storm sewer. Section No. 4: Enclosed storm drain construction as shown on the Drawings, beginning at Station No. 2+40 and extending to Station No. 1+00, a distance of 140 feet, and having an average cut of 14 feet in depth for a 24-inch storm sewer. Section No. 5: Open detention basin grading as shown on the Drawings on the east side of M-37, having an average cut of 1.5 feet in depth and an average width of 40 feet and length of 80 feet. Section No. 6: Open detention basin grading as shown on the Drawings on the west side of M-37, having an average cut of 2 feet in depth and an average width of 100 feet and length of 150 feet. All stations are 100 feet apart. In the construction of the Drain, the following quantities for tile or pipe will be necessary and contracts will be let for same. The following quantities are approximate and final payment will be made on measured quantities. Install 432 linear feet of 4-inch diameter HDPE single wall perforated underdrain. Install 25 linear feet of 8-inch diameter, 69 linear feet of 12-inch diameter, 30 linear feet of 15-inch diameter, 38 linear feet of 18-inch diameter and 370 linear feet of 24-inch diameter Dual Wall Perforated HDPE storm sewer. Install 48 linear feet of 24-inch diameter RCP storm sewer. Install 2 of 5-foot diameter Catch Basin with 3-foot sump. Install 4 of 4-foot diameter Storm Manhole. Install 1 of 5-foot diameter Storm Manhole. Install 2 of 24-inch diameter Drainage Basin. Install 1 of 5foot diameter Outlet Control Structure with 3-foot sump. Includes Detention Basin Grading & Restoration, associated road reconstruction, concrete sidewalk replacement, concrete curb and gutter, tree removal and all associated restoration. There will be no bridges and no drain culverts (other than driveway culverts) constructed as part of the project. There is one contract being let for all construction, which will include all material necessary to perform the work. This contract will be let in accordance with the Contract Documents now on file in the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner and available to interested parties. Bids will be made and received in accordance with these documents. • Bidding Documents are on file, and may be examined at the following locations after Monday, July 8th, 2013, 10:00 a.m. local time: • Barry County Drain Commissioner’s office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058, (269) 9451385. • Eng., Inc. (formerly known as Fitzgerald Henne & Associates, Inc.), 4063 Grand Oak Drive, Suite A109, Lansing, Michigan 48911, (517) 887-1100. Bidding Documents may only be obtained after Monday, July 8th, 2013, 10:00 a.m., local time, at the office of Eng., Inc. (formerly known as Fitzgerald Henne & Associates, Inc.), the Project Engineer, at 4063 Grand Oak Drive, Suite A109, Lansing, Michigan, 48911, upon payment of a $40.00 non-refundable deposit. An additional non-refundable charge of $10.00 will be required for sending out Bidding Documents. Bid security in the amount (5%), form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders must be submitted with each Bid. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the actual date of opening thereof. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the OWNER and any Bidder or Bidders. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned after contracts are awarded. Contracts will be entered into with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work and meeting all conditions represented in the Instructions to Bidders. I reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to adjourn the letting to such time and place as I shall publicly announce. The date for completion of the contract, and the terms of payment pursuant to the contract, will be announced at the time and place of letting. The payments for the above-mentioned work will be made based upon completion of Unit Price work on a monthly basis as outlined in the Contract Documents. 77579590 Sailing through stunning landscapes for science by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Each year at this time, thousands of tourists embark on cruises along Alaska’s stunning coastal waters. If they are lucky, the tourists experience dry weather, relatively calm seas and breathtaking vistas. In some places, the ships can get close to dramatic scenes of glaciers “calving” ice that breaks off and falls into the ocean. Although I’ve hiked up to glaciers in the Rockies and walked across them, I’ve never seen them entering the sea. I’d like to do that, it’s on my “bucket list” of things left to do ‘ere I die. The landscape visible to cruising tourists each summer is actually quite dynamic. If we could go back in time several hundred thousand years, the Alaskan coast would be a bit different than it is today. Glaciers do their work slowly, by human standards, but over geologic time scales, they impact whole landscapes. This summer, a scientific research vessel is plying the Alaskan waters along with the ships carrying tourists. The JOIDES Resolution is an ocean-drilling vessel that will study glaciers and their effects on mountain-building processes. The ship left Victoria, B.C., in late May and will finish its work at the end of July. It will sample sediments from five places around the Gulf of Alaska. The plan is to study long-term climate change, the influence of such change on major glaciers and the glaciers’ impact on mountain-building processes. As we’ve known since about 1840, glaciers can move large amounts of rock and thus shape whole landscapes. The man who first really understood this effect was Louis Agassiz, who studied alpine “rivers of ice” in Switzerland. Today we know that because they remove large quantities of rock from whole regions, glaciers can trigger uplift on relatively fast time scales (at least fast to a geologist, on the order of a million years or less). “Mountains grow when numerous faults thrust layers of rock on top of each other,” said Sean Gulick of the University of Texas at Austin in a press release from the National Science Foundation. “We’re asking whether this increases in locations with lots of erosion, such as beneath Alaska’s glaciers.” Southern Alaska is a perfect place to study the ideas in question because of its large glaciers and rapidly rising mountains. Some scientists on board the research vessel will study ocean floor sediment to look at changes in ocean circulation patterns over time. Such circulation may affect the carbon cycle of our planet as the Earth experiences repeated ice ages punctuated by warmer times. Modern scientific research is often a complex business, involving teams of researchers, complex laboratory equipment and sometimes even ocean-going drilling vessels like the JOIDES Resolution. But through such research we are learning a great deal about the history of our planet and how climate, glaciation and mountainbuilding processes are intertwined. Now, if only I could figure out how to get a berth on board a research ship headed to Alaska’s stunning coastal waters. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — Page 9 Know your community in 1953, part 2 The following descriptions were published over several weeks in the Banner in 1953. The series was taken from a compilation by the chamber of commerce for a book it was preparing called “This is Hastings.” The dates after each entry indicate which issue of the Banner the article was published. ***** Michigan Bell Telephone Company Feb. 19, 1953 Hastings is the headquarters for the Hastings area of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. The business office in Hastings takes care of the records, handles the contacts and administers the telephone needs of Hastings, Nashville, Middleville, Caledonia, Dutton, Wayland, Hopkins and Freeport, an area containing about 35,000 people. There are about 8,000 telephones in the area with a monthly billing of about $60,000. Toll-free service is furnished from Hastings to Freeport, Nashville, Middleville and Lake Odessa, which gives access to about 6,700 telephones and covers a territory with a population of about 25,000. The Hastings exchange itself furnishes service to about 3,800 users, this includes 696 business customers, 511 one-party residence telephones, 1,245 four-party residence users and 1,027 rural residence telephones. Approximately 3,600 of these telephones are dial, the balance being rural manual instruments. The monthly billing for Hastings alone is about $29,000. About 45 people are employed by Michigan Bell in the Hastings exchange, with a payroll of about $140,000 per year. Approximately 16,000 local calls per day pass through the equipment. About 900 outgoing long-distance calls are handled by the operators in Hastings each day. The Michigan Bell Telephone Company occupies space at four different locations in Hastings. Plans have been under way during the past several years for the construction of a new building at the corner of Broadway and Court streets. The new building, if present plans can be carried out, will house equipment of the latest type and include automatic trunk hunting equipment, more satisfactory party line service, conversion of rural manual lines to dial and many other service features not possible with the present apparatus. The present equipment is adequate to take care of current needs and reasonable future requirements. With the exception of a few orders sometimes delayed because of excess construction, most new orders for service are completed in a short time. The company has not been able to furnish individual lines to all desiring this class of service because of limited cable facilities in every section, but it has been able to provide the higher grade of service to many former party-line users during the past few months and is attempting to take care of these regrade orders as rapidly as conditions permit. There was a net gain of 96 telephones in Hastings itself during 1952 and 175 for the entire Hastings area. The company engineers are constantly on the alert to determine future service needs by frequent surveys to find out future growth, building trends, new industry and other developments to ensure adequate service when and where it is needed. Michigan Bell has three large projects planned for 1953. These are: conversion of Middleville and Caledonia to dial service involving a cost of about $200,000 and the rebuilding of the plant of the Leighton Telephone Company, recently purchased by the Bell. This construction work will cost about $110,000. Michigan Bell Company has a continuing training process to increase the efficiency of its employees in rendering all phases of its service. Frequent studies and other service measurement mediums enable the company to know the quality of its service. It is the aim of the company to constantly strive to bring about improvements which result in producing good service at reasonable rates. William O. Best, manager ***** Hastings Water Feb. 26, 1953 Hastings water is supplied from wells at a depth of 58 feet. The maximum pumping rate that can be maintained using present source and system is 1,800 gallons per minute. The capacity of pumps controls this maximum. The present maximum demand for water is 1.2 million gallons per day. The average gallons per day in 1951 was 787,616. The present system of wells through the drawdowns, records of other wells and general local conditions, indicate good prospects for an increased supply of water, if needed. Hastings water is classified as clear and has a hardness of 360 parts per million. The water is treated by fluorine only. Sizes of the mains are two, four , six, eight, 10 and 12 inch. The chemical analysis of Hastings water is as follows: N as NO2 – none; Solids, total – 388; S102 (silica) 4; Fe202 as FE – 08; CA – 98; MG – 28; Na plus K – 3.9; Cr – 8; SO4 – 58.4; HCO 2 (bicarbonate) – 632; CO2 (carbonate) – none; special (fluorine) – 0.5; Hardness as CaCO2 – 360. In 1948, a bond issue was a approved and a program of improving the water system was started. A new 1,000 gallons per minute pump was place in operation. A 200,000-gallon elevated storage tank was built in the 1st Ward and a 300,000 gallon tank was placed in the 4th Ward. During the past five years about 8 1/2 miles of new mains (six, eught, 10 and 12inches) have been added mostly replacing old mains of inadequate size. Automatic controls were installed that maintain an almost constant pressure. Sixty-two new fire hydrants have been added with the intention of someday having one at least on every street corner. Each year, more old and small mains are being replaced as time and revenue will allow. Ken Laberteaux, city engineer ***** Hastings Fire Department March 5, 1953 The firefighting forces of Hastings consist of two paid driver and 14 volunteer men. The apparatus is carried on an American La-France V12 cylinder 190 horse power 750 gallons per minute pumper. This truck is ONE OF TWENTY – Miss Roberta Slagel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Slagel, of Middleville, is one of the 20 operators working at the Hastings Bell Telephone exchange who are busier than ever handling telephone calls here that have nearly doubled the prewar volume. Note the number of cords up at Miss Slagel’s portion, indicating the number of subscribers she has connected at the same time. Miss Slagel has been with the company since May 27 of this year. equipped with 1550 feet of 2 1/2” hose, 300 feet of 1 1/2-inch hose, one 35 foot ladder, one 12 foot ladder and one folding ladder, pike poles, axes, bars, two heavy-duty 2 1/2 gallon Foamite extinguishers and lanterns. To this standard equipment has been added, by late purchases, one heavy-duty 2 1/2 gallon soda acid extinguisher, one 20 pounds CO2 extinguisher, one 20 pounds dry chemical extinguisher, four back pumps, two Scott Airpak masks, I-E&J Resuscitator and various nozzles. The city’s firefighting water supply is reported adequate, being derived from surface storage tanks supplied by deep wells. Pressures are very good and well maintained to the hydrants which are well distributed throughout the city. The department places much reliance upon the pressure service as maintained throughout day and night and seldom requires the added pressure created by the pumper. During the progress of fire, additional deep well pumps may be placed in service to care for increased demands. The city fire department is constantly fortified with the Hastings rural association’s service and tank trucks. Both are new pieces of equipment and worthy of close inspection. Other important factors contribute to the low losses of the city. They include a fireconscious public; alert watchman service, especially at night; recognized proven equipment standard procedure; and trained personnel content with their duty will assure our city of dependable fire service. Ed Tudor, fire chief (To be continued) DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS MIDDLEVILLE TOWNE CENTER DRAIN NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the apportionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the “Middleville Towne Center Drain Special Assessment District,” will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058 or at such other time and place to which I may adjourn. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the drainage district available to review. At said review, the computation of costs for the Drain will also be open for inspection by any interested parties. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, any owner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, township, district or county feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) days after the day of review of apportionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a board of review. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. For more information regarding payment of assessments, please contact my office. The following is a description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of the Drain, as well as a list of any county, township, city, village and state department to be assessed at large: Part of the east 1/2 of Section 22 of the Village of Middleville, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Barry County, Michigan, more particularly described as: Beginning at the northwest corner of lot 33 plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 62, Barry County records; thence northerly along the west line of lot 34 said plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville, a distance of 125.8 feet more or less to the northeast corner of lot 23 plat of Charlson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 42, Barry County records; thence westerly along the north line of said lot 23 a distance of 135 feet more or less to the easterly right of way line of Charles Avenue; thence northerly along said easterly right of way line 75 feet more or less to the northwest corner of lot 22, said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville; thence northwesterly 99.9 feet more or less to the northeast corner of lot 16 said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville; thence N 54°21’ W 73 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 60 feet westerly from the westerly right of way line of Charles Street; thence northerly along said parallel line 198 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 61 feet southerly from the southerly right of way line of Bernard Street; thence westerly along said parallel line 117 feet more or less to the east line of lot 19 plat of Seneca Ridge, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 63, Barry County Records; thence northerly along said east lot line 61 feet more or less to the northeast corner of said lot 19, also being the southerly right of way line of Benard Street; thence northerly 60 feet more or less to a point on the northerly right of way line of Benard Street said point lying 4.6 feet easterly from the southeast corner of lot 18 of said plat of Seneca Ridge; thence N 46°10’ W 95 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 43 feet easterly from the easterly right of way line of Acadia Court; thence northerly along said parallel line a distance of 139 feet more or less to the north line of lot 17 said plat of Seneca Ridge; thence N 12°03’ E 127 feet; thence N 67° W 121 feet; thence north 328 feet more or less to the northerly right of way line of Towne Center Drive; thence northeasterly along said northerly right of way line of Towne Center Drive a distance of 893 feet more or less to the southwesterly right of way line of State Highway M-37; thence northwesterly along said southwesterly right of way line 286 feet; thence northeasterly at a right angle to said southwesterly right of way line 120 feet more or less to the northeasterly right of way line of said State Highway M-37; thence S 89°50’ E 89 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 78 feet northeasterly from the northeasterly right of way line of said State Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along said parallel line a distance of 469 feet; thence S 89°50’ E 154.4 feet more or less to the westerly right of way line of Arlington Street; thence northerly along said westerly right of way line 432 feet; thence easterly at a right angle to said westerly right of way line 66 feet more or less to the easterly right of way line of said Arlington Street; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line a distance of 418 feet; thence S 48°31’ E 126 feet; thence S 00°40’ E 237 feet; thence S 71°20’ E 276 feet; thence S 64°40’ W 188 feet; thence S 00°44’ W 310 feet; thence S 35°51’ W 297.10 feet more or less to the easterly right of way line of State Highway M-37/Arlington Street; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line 304 feet; thence westerly along said right of way line 36 feet; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line 545 feet; thence westerly at a right angle to said easterly right of way line 66 feet more or less to the westerly right of way line of State Highway M-37/Arlington Street; thence N 48°24’ W 207 feet; thence N 72°33’ W 161 feet; thence S 83°13’ W 335 feet; thence N 13°36’ W 101.9 feet more or less to a point on the north line of lot 33, said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 2 to the Village of Middleville, said point lying 46.4 feet easterly from the northwest corner of said lot 33; thence westerly along the north line of said lot 33 a distance of 46.4 feet more or less to the northwest corner of said lot 33 and the point of beginning of this description. The basis of bearings used for this description is taken from the Barry County GIS mapping. Comprising the following properties: 41-022-019-00 41-022-143-00 41-022-418-00 41-022-949-00 41-100-001-00 41-100-007-00 41-100-012-00 41-100-017-00 41-100-022-00 41-100-025-00 41-100-026-30 41-200-016-00 41-022-022-00 41-022-147-00 41-022-442-00 41-095-005-00 41-100-003-00 41-100-008-00 41-100-013-00 41-100-018-00 41-100-023-00 41-100-026-00 41-100-029-00 41-200-017-00 41-022-022-01 41-022-410-00 41-022-486-00 41-095-006-00 41-100-004-00 41-100-009-00 41-100-014-00 41-100-019-00 41-100-024-00 41-100-026-10 41-100-030-00 41-200-018-00 41-022-022-10 41-022-412-00 41-022-947-00 41-095-007-00 41-100-005-00 41-100-010-00 41-100-015-00 41-100-020-00 41-100-024-10 41-100-026-20 41-200-014-00 Public Walkway 41-022-023-10 41-022-415-00 41-022-948-00 41-095-008-00 41-100-006-00 41-100-011-00 41-100-016-00 41-100-021-00 41-100-024-20 41-100-026-25 41-200-015-00 Also including the following municipal entities: BARRY COUNTY AT-LARGE (Barry County Board of Commissioner’s; Barry County Clerk) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE AT-LARGE (Village Manager; Village of Middleville Clerk) MICHIGAN DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (Director; Drainage Engineer) THE UPPER PORTION - Only a portion of the huge 300,000-gallon pressure tank now being completed on a high point east of S. Broadway is pictured above. That’s Bernard Kibler, “pusher” on the job, climbing to the tank with his welding helmet covering the back of his head. The tank is one of two being erected at a cost of over $76,000, excluding the preliminary work, and is part of the $300,000 water project. The tank will be 97 feet, six inches high when done. The center column, as well as the tank, is to be constantly filled with water which is to maintain constant pressure in the City’s mains when the project is finished. – Photo by Leo Barth of Barth’s studio. Owners, municipalities and interested persons may appear at the time and place of the day of review of apportionments and be heard with respect to the special assessments. This notice is pursuant to Section 154 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956 and Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962. Russ Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan, 49058 (269) 945-1385 77579593 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Grandstand mixing old favorites with exciting new events Roaring cars, trucks and tractors, feats of equine strength, all the thrills and spills of a rodeo, harness racing, motocross racing, skydiving and the quiet beauty of a hot air balloon ascent are all part of the grandstand line up at the 2013 Barry County Fair. Events in the grandstand during the first Saturday and Sunday of the fair are free, and no general admission fee will be charged at the gate. Saturday, July 13, the grandstand kicks off the 161st Barry County Fair with a mule pull at 6 p.m. followed by a pony pull. Sunday, July 14, harness racing begins at noon, followed by the heavyweight state championship draft horse pull at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15, while general admission is required at the gate, free harness racing returns to the grandstand at noon. For $2, fairgoers can enter the grandstand to watch the ascent of two hot air balloons and see the daring feats performed by skydivers from Skydive Wayland. The $2 grandstand admission fee also enters spectators into a drawing for one of four hot air balloon rides. Tuesday, July 16, starting at 6 p.m. organizers promise that for $9, plenty of mud will be flying as a new organization, the West Michigan Mud-Run, brings roaring, mudsoaked excitement to the grandstand. Wednesday, July 17, Broken Horn Professional Rodeo returns to the grandstand at 7:30 p.m. For the $10 grandstand admission fee, spectators will get to see all the events at a professional rodeo — bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronco riding, roping, bull riding, barrel racing, bull riding and more. Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m. fair-goers can enjoy the thrills of autocross racing for $10 Friday, July 19, the sound of engines revving will once again fill the grandstand at 7 p.m. as SJO Motocross racing returns to the grandstand; the cost is $10. Saturday, July 20, is the last day for grandstand events. During the day the grandstand will host two free fair favorites — the antique LEGAL NOTICES FFA celebrating century of local ag program Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting July 8, 2013 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. Approved: Previous Minutes Bills Set wages for all hourly workers Adjourned 7:25 p.m. Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by: Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 06816786 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Muriel F. Sutter Revocable Trust dated December 3, 2010. Date of Birth: May 22, 1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Muriel F. Sutter, died June 1, 2013 leaving the above trust entitled “Muriel F. Sutter Revocable Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Debora Monroe within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 9, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Debora Monroe 7180 Hagar Road The Hastings FFA chapter is seeking photos, documents and other items for a display that will be part of a celebration marking 100 years of agricultural education in Hastings. This undated photo shows FFA members who were awarded a trip for their outstanding soil and water conservation practices. Pictured are (from left) advisor Ted Knopf, Jim Cole, bill Bivens, ken DeMott, Gordon Hull, Parker Erway and Lester Bollwahn, tour host. Anyone with similar items is encouraged to share it with the Hastings FFA chapter. Information, photos sought In celebration of 100 years of the Hastings agriculture program, the Hastings FFA Chapter will host an event Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at Hastings High School. The celebration, which is open to the public, will include dinner and displays of some of the accomplishments of the programs and students from over the years. “A Walk Down Memory Lane” will begin at 1:15, and dinner will be served at 2 p.m. “There are some gaps in the history of our agriculture program that we would like to fill, along with any information of past individuals who took part in the agriculture education program,” said Dennis Pennington, one of the advisors to the Hastings FFA chapter. Anyone who has information to share is City of Hastings REQUEST FOR BIDS RIVERSIDE CEMETERY MAINTENANCE AND BURIAL SERVICES The City of Hastings is accepting proposals for Maintenance and Services at Riverside Cemetery. Prospective bidders will be engaged as an independent contractor providing the same or similar activities and services for other clients and the City of Hastings shall not be its sole and only client or customer. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Bid specifications are on file and available at the office of the City Clerk. Prospective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “SEALED BID – RIVERSIDE CEME- TERY MAINTENANCE AND BURIAL SERVICES.” 06816754 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services • NOTICE • The Hastings City Barry County Airport is seeking to sell the following by sealed bid: APPROXIMATELY 4000 CUBIC YARDS OF CLEAN LIGHT TOP DIRT Top dirt will be sold in lots of 500 cubic yards (8 lots). Please notice in bid how many lots desired. Please send sealed bids to: (Attention Top Dirt) Hastings City Barry County Airport 2505 Murphy Drive Hastings Mich 49058. Bids will be accepted until July 22nd 2013 at 3:30 pm. Any bids after deadline will not be considered. Bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the Hastings Airport Board on July 24th 2013 at 4:30 pm. The Hastings City Barry County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid. Any questions, or to set up a time to inspect, please call Mark Noteboom at 269-945-6306. It is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect material bid on. Material is sold in a (as is condition) with no guarantees or warranties. Material must be removed within 10 business days of notification of acceptance. 77579600 encouraged to send it by email to ffahastings@gmail.com or by mail to DeAnna Stanton, 6524 E. Dowling Road, Nashville MI 49073. Those planning to attend the celebration are asked to RSVP by Aug. 1 to Renee Haywood, 3130 N. Airport Road, Hastings, 49058, or by email, ffahastings@gmail.com. The Aug. 10 program will be in the cafeteria of Hastings High School, 520 W. South St., Hastings. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. City of Hastings IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jed Brisco and Jaime L. Brisco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2003 and recorded September 22, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113745, and Loan Modification Agreement Recorded On 04/26/2013 in Document Number 2013-005549, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by EverBank by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 96/100 Dollars ($80,996.96) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 1210 and 1211 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 11, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-007669 06816800 (07-11)(08-01) REQUEST FOR BIDS Sale of 1988 Chevrolet Pickup Truck tractor pull followed by local fire departments battling it out in waterball fights. In the evening, for $9, spectators can watch the front-wheel drive figure-eight contest followed by a demolition derby. General admission to the fair is $5 and does not include grandstand admission, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 269-945-2224, visit the website www.barryexpocenter.com, or email barrycountyfair@yahoo.com. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy D. Cox and Sara A. Cox, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2004 and recorded April 14, 2004 in Instrument # 1125810 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Altisource Residential, LP, by assignment dated June 11, 2013 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars and TwentyOne Cents ($110,789.21) including interest 4.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 18, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 28, thence West 13 rods to the place of beginning, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4564 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners MI 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/20/2013 Altisource Residential, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 77579381 No: 13-81218 (06-20)(07-11) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Shannon Joel Hill and Shela M. Moser, both single, joint tenants rights of survivorship, not tenants in common to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2007 and recorded September 25, 2007 in Instrument # 20070925-0002407 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Twelve Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($130,512.33) including interest 9.834% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 8, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 220 feet of the following described parcel: The South 500 feet of the East 800 feet of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of section 33, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, subject to a public highway over the South 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as 7363 Huff Rd, Bellevue MI 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/11/2013 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 8445123 Our File No: 12-73565 (07-11)(08-01) 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director The City of Hastings will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1988 Chevrolet Pickup Truck. This vehicle will be sold as-is and has approximately 95,205 miles on it. Arrangements to view this vehicle can be made by calling 945-2468 weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner that the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The winning bid, if any, will be approved at the City Council meeting on July 22, 2013. Winning bidder must be prepared to take possession with certified funds between July 23, 2013 and July 26, 2013. No formal bidding forms or documents are required, but all bids must be in writing and sealed. All sealed bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: ‘SEALED BID - 1988 Chevrolet Pickup Truck.” Thomas E. Emery 06816711 City Clerk/Treasurer 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP JULY 2, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board members present. Tabled minutes of June 4, 2013. Treasurer’s report, fire department report, and commissioner report put on file. Received public comment. Approved motion for fire department to proceed with proposals to upgrade lighting. Approved motion to pay the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy-Clerk Attested to by 06816715 Thomas Rook-Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny R. Daugherty, A Single Person, original mortgagor(s), to National Bank of Hastings, Mortgagee, dated November 1, 2002, and recorded on November 23, 2002 in instrument 1092225, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PHH Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred EightySix and 08/100 Dollars ($63,486.08). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 50 feet of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feet of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly's Addition No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 94. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406008F02 77579530 (07-04)(07-25) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Theresa A. Priest, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2003, and recorded on November 12, 2003 in instrument 1117431, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety and 33/100 Dollars ($66,790.33). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at point of the North line of section 12, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 1058.75 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section; thence South 00 degees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 208.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 252.78 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, said West line also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds West 208.75 feet along said West line to said North line of section 12; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds East 252.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements for public Highway Purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Moe Road and over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Parmalee Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426771F01 77579560 (07-04)(07-25) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Robert A. Hamblin, Jr. to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 at Document Number 1108640 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $47,776.62. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: Located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan: PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 229 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST THEREON 229 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF BEING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. Which has the address of: 14999 Enzian Road, Plainwell, MI 49080. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579443 (269) 382-3703 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol K Ruddy, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to CitiMortgage, Inc. as successor in interest by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2002, and recorded on August 29, 2002 in instrument 1086505, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Ninety-Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($31,098.99). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 8, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods; thence South 60 rods; thence West 94 rods; thence North 60 rods to the place of beginning, EXCEPT Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods along the North Section line for place of beginning; thence South 209 feet; thence West 417 feet; thence North 209 feet; thence East 417 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426986F01 06816725 (07-11)(08-01) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Farmer and Tina Farmer, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2007, and recorded on May 2, 2007 in instrument 1180009, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($149,922.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel if Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described as: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East 417.42 feet along the South line of said Section 28; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 Seconds West 417.42 feet parallel with said South line; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 Seconds West 417.42 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 27, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #424925F01 77579480 (06-27)(07-18) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley J. Thompson, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation doing business as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007, and recorded on September 12, 2007 in instrument 200709120001933, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($26,841.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 224 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan And Lot No. 68 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. And Lots 225 and 226 of plat of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof being a subdivision of a part of the North one-half of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Subject to all restrictions and easements of record. and Lots No. 69 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425594F01 77579524 (07-04)(07-25) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN C. GUY, A SINGLE MAN, to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002, in Document No. 1092378, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,435.50), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 18, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 2 RODS ONLY OF LOT 227 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, ALSO, LOT 309 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 JPMC.001716 VA (0677579386 20)(07-11) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 36/100 Dollars ($136,497.36) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 25, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 27, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 77579507 (06-27)(07-18) See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne L. Cain, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2002, and recorded on May 31, 2002 in instrument 1081493, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 52/100 Dollars ($27,708.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Long View Point, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425580F01 77579585 (07-04)(07-25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by NANCY V. HOMRICH, a single woman, 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to NUUNION CREDIT UNION now known as LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION, 15800 N. HAGGERTY ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170, Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 16, 2009, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Barry County on FEBRUARY 5, 2010, in INSTRUMENT NO. 201002050001078, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 57/100THS ($28,698.57) DOLLARS with interest thereon at 5.90% per annum including attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 1, 2013, AT 1:00 P.M. Local Time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Courthouse, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, aforesaid, on said mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: Commencing at the South 1 / 4 post of Section 29, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence North along the North-South 1 / 4 line of said Section, 1417.10 feet; thence South 33 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds, East 517.84 feet to the centerline of Welcome Road; thence North 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, East along said centerline, 664.48 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 27 degrees, 31 minutes, 00 seconds, West 378.01 feet; thence North 30 degrees, 44 minutes 31 seconds, West 497.05 feet; thence North parallel with said North-South 1 / 4 1ine, 475 feet more or less to the East-West 1 / 4 line of said Section; thence Easterly along said East-West 1/4 line, 320 feet more or less to a point which lies Westerly 600 feet from the Northeast corner of the West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of said Section 29; thence Southeasterly, 1140 feet more or less to a point on the centerline of Welcome Road, which lies South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West 310 feet from the intersection of said centerline with the East line of said West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 29; thence South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West along said centerline to the place of beginning. More commonly known as: 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 Harper Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 677579491 27-13 (06-27)(07-25) NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 9, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77579623 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Bringing, and dismissing, criminal charges How many times have you heard (or may have even used) the phrase, “I’m going to press charges?” Those who use that phrase are mistaken. Many people believe they can bring charges against an individual, and they also believe they can dismiss those charges. This, however, is not true. Only a prosecutor may bring charges against an individual. Any charges brought are on behalf of the State of Michigan. The Barry County prosecutor acts as the attorney for the state by initiating criminal legal proceedings against individuals in Barry County. These legal proceedings begin with a charge. A charge may be brought against an individual in only two situations. The police either arrest an individual and then forward a written report and request for charges to the prosecutor or after concluding an investigation, the police forward a report to the prosecutor requesting charges. If charges are authorized, a warrant is issued. The same applies for dismissing charges; only the prosecutor may dismiss charges. For example, if a domestic violence victim later wishes to drop charges against an accused individual, he or she does not have the author- N: Q 9 4 M: J 10 6 5 4 2 L: A 3 K: 9 2 WEST N: K 10 8 3 M: Q 9 7 L: Q 9 6 4 2 K: K EAST N: A J 5 2 M: 8 3 L: K J 7 5 K: 7 5 3 SOUTH: N: 7 6 M: A K L: 10 8 K: AQ J 10 8 6 4 ity to do so. Because all criminal charges are serious and could result in jail or probation, or fines, if criminal charges are filed against you, it is wise to contact an attorney to either represent you or advise you. For more information about the Barry County prosecutor’s office, visit www.bar- r y c o u n t y. o rg / c o u r t s - a n d - l a w enforcement/prosecuting-attorney/. You may find an attorney to consult with at www.michiganlegalhelp.com. This article is not intended to be legal advice. Questions, comments or suggestions for “From the Bench” may be sent to fromthebench@barryco.org. Public Land Auction The Auction will be held at The Ionia County ISD, 2191 Harwood Rd., Ionia, MI 48846. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. Hastings Area Schools will be spraying weeds at the High School Athletic Facilities. Purpose: To Kill Weeds Chemical: Herbicide (Name) Total Solutions Banish Application Dates: July 15th, 2013 through July 19th, 2013. MSDS can be seen at Pioneer.com For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's 77579286 Office. 06816810 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 1510 N. CHURCH ST., HASTINGS 70&���� FIRST TIME OFFERED FOR SALE! &XVWRP�EXLOW�WKUHH�EHGURRP UDQFK�ZLWK�IXOO�ZDONRXW�EDVHPHQW��JDUDJH��DQG�EDFN�GHFN�IRU�HQWHUWDLQLQJ�RQ H[WUD�ODUJH�ORW��&RQYHQLHQW�&LW\�RI�+DVWLQJV�ORFDWLRQ��PRYH�LQ�FRQGLWLRQ��DQG�D JUHDW�SULFH�PDNH�WKLV�D�XQEHDWDEOH�SODFH�WR�FDOO�KRPH���������������������������� “Nationally Certified, Hometown Committed” MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 1-269-945-0514 Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION 06816779 WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Realty Inc. by Gerald Stein NORTH The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted real estate at public Auction on July 30th, 2013: Barry & Ionia. “Your Real Estate Connection” BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY *UDGXDWH�5($/725Š ,QVWLWXWH� 5($/725Š $VVRFLDWH�%URNHU &HUWLILHG�5HVLGHQWLDO�6SHFLDOLVW ����6��%URDGZD\��0�����+DVWLQJV TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Judy Jacinto Associate Broker-Hostess Cell (269) 838-9307 OFFICE (269) 945-3550 OPEN HOUSE Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 703 E. Lincoln St. Hastings Sunday, July 14th 2-4pm $129,900 06816772 Dealer: West Vulnerable: Both Lead: Pick it North East 2L 3M 6K Pass Pass Pass South 2K 3K 5K Pass West Pass Pass Pass Pass In another online duplicate bridge event, South was in awe of her hand. She thought, rightly or not, that this particular hand called for a strong 2K opening bid. Normally, a 2K bid promises huge points in the 22 plus range. The best that South could count was 17 with two worthless doubletons in spades and diamonds. Nine tricks are possible, but three no trump does not look like a favorable place to park a contract. With ambitious bidding by South, there is always a danger. What is the danger? The lead, of course, from the West hand is the danger in this hand. What did West choose to lead from this hand at a 6K small slam contract? West had heard the bidding as had the rest of the table. Leading away from the honors in spades and diamonds did not sound appealing to West. The hearts had been bid by North so leading away from the QM would be a bad choice. West chose the KK as her lead. How did it play out for South? The KK was one of the two leads that helped South to make a small slam in clubs. The bidding was risky, but the play of the hand after the KK lead was favorable for South. South took the KK with the AK and surveyed the dummy. The hearts were certainly appealing, but the lack of entries to use them might prove difficult for South. No problem for South as she began her plan for taking not just twelve tricks but all thirteen tricks. What was the play on the second trick? South led the KM at the second trick and saw a heart from each opponent. So far so good for South. She next led the AM and while the QM did not fall, East followed with a heart. The hearts had split 3-2 just as South had hoped for. Using the 9K as an entry, South led a small club from her hand and drew the second club from East. Once on the board with the high 9K, South played a high heart, expecting to trump high in her hand. When East trumped with the 7K, South overtrumped, and poor West had to play the final heart, the QM. With all trump out, the hearts set up on the board, and an entry via the AL, South was prepared to claim the rest of the tricks. Making a small slam with an overtrick was a top score for the North/South team with 1390 points on their side of the ledger. They received in a competitive duplicate match 15.5 International Master Points. (IMPS), besting 15 other teams who played the same set of cards. What about other leads on this hand? What happened if another lead is made instead of the KK? Leading a small spade, say the 3N, fourth down from your best suit, would have resulted in down one trick for a plus 100 points for the East/West team. Leading a small diamond, say the 4L, again the fourth one down in your longest suit, would have resulted in down two tricks for a plus 200 for the East/West team. Leading a heart would not been a good lead for West either, as once South is in with the AM, she can draw the trumps the same way and still has access to the board via the 9K and the AL. What about those teams that spurned the club suit and went to a 4M contract. Unfortunately, for those North/South teams even with all of those hearts, they will go down two tricks making only eight tricks for a plus 200 for the East/West team. So, the message to take away from this hand is that the lead by the defender can make all of the difference in the success or the failure of the contract. West listened to the bidding, but it did not help and North/South claimed top spot. That means that East/West gave up the most points and earned the lowest score possible: a zero. With the lead, there is always that chance that as a defender that you will help the declarer succeed, or you will appear brilliant by choosing just the right lead and set the contract for a positive score for your team. What a thing that lead is! ***** Bridge News: Some new bridge classes are beginning to be planned for the fall through Kellogg Community Center and the Kalamazoo Bridge Center. Stay tuned for news about “Learn Bridge in a Day,” “Bidding in the 21st Century,” and “Defense in the 21st Century.” Dates and times will be available soon. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH 07623782 Mackinac Bridge Walk September 1-2 Washington D.C. September 9-14 Lake Michigan Loop September 16-20 Agawa Canyon Train Tour October 3-5 West MI Glass Society - August 1 Back in Time Mystery - August 6 Detroit Tigers August 30 & September 21 Autumn Color Tour by Sail October 9 $ Call or email for more information or a complete brochure! 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Send resume and salary requirements to: jwelton@wfscpas.com or fax: (260) 945-4890 CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2013 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain___________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ Team Members 07632735 77579626 06816782 www. hartzlertours.com Don’t delay, tours are filling fast, inquire today! 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK • Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — Page 13 Red Cross issues emergency call for blood and platelet donors The American Red Cross issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give because many fewer donations than expected were received in June and the first week of July. “We are counting on generous volunteer blood and platelet donors to step up and give now,” said Todd Kulman, communications program manager for the Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region in a press issued July 9. “Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Each day donations come up short, less blood is available for these patients in need.” Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross were down approximately 10 percent in June, resulting in about 50,000 fewer donations than expected, he said. The shortfall is similar to what the Red Cross experienced in June 2012. June can be among the most challenging months of the year for blood and platelet donations, said Kulman, since regular donors delay giving while they adjust to summer schedules. High school and college blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of Red Cross donations during the school year. The Red Cross urgently needs donations to ensure an adequate blood supply is available for patients all summer long. Each day, the American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Region needs approximately 650 donors to step forward and give blood. Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A neg- ative blood are especially encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. There is also an urgent need for platelet donations, Kulman added. Platelets — a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients — must be transfused within five days of donation, so it’s important to have a steady supply of platelets on hand. Upcoming local blood drives include today, July 11, at Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79 in Nashville, from 1 to 6:45 p.m.; and Wednesday, July 24, at the UAW 1002 Bradford White office, 295 Washington St., Middleville, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Pennock Hospital also hosts a Michigan Blood drive the first Friday of every month in the Pennock Conference Center. For more information, visit www.pennockhealth.com. Call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Garage Sale For Rent Estate Sale FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 12TH-13TH, 9am-5pm. Yarn, lots of fabric, sewing items, desk, Agarmin, 2 guitars, some antiques, new items. To much to list! 1589 Pinedale Drive, just 3/4 miles north of fairgrounds. FOR RENT: HASTINGS, easy walk to town, downstairs, 2 bedroom, $500 per month. Call 269-838-5140. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busiGARAGE SALES, MULTI- ness. No delivery fees. Call PLE families, 5900 block on for a free quote. 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Your loving wife, children and grandchildren PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. National Ads DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days, 1800-882-7364. Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 Sporting Goods H&R ULTRA HUNTER .35 Whelen 1996 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Commemorative. Comes with ammo and brass, reloading dies, Redfield 2-7 scope, $500 obo. (269)838-9187 STOEGER DOUBLE BARREL Coach Gun: 12ga. Mod/IC fixed chokes, 18” barrels. Like brand new, $325, (269)838-9187 Community Notices LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE: ADULTS AND KIDS TO AUDITION FOR THE DELTON FOUNDERS DAY VARIETY SHOW ON AUGUST 10TH. AUDITIONS ON: THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM 5-7PM, JULY 11TH, 18TH AT THE DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY. ALSO AN AUDITION ON SATURDAY, JULY 13TH AT LIBRARY, 10-NOON. SEEKING TALENT IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ONLY: (1) VOCALIST, (2) INSTRUMENTALIST , (3) DANCER, (4) COMEDY, (5) EXPRESSIVE READER/ACTOR. 1ST PLACE PRIZE PER CATEGORY. CONTACT RENAE FELDPAUSCH, (269)6233618 OR renaecf@yahoo.com THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. 77573427 Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads POLICE BEAT Adult and juveniles face charges An adult who allowed minors a place to “hang out” may now face charges. Hastings Police were called to a home in the 600 block of North Michigan Avenue, trying to locate a juvenile runaway. Police found several minors at the home who had consumed alcohol and possessed marijuana. Officers spoke with the homeowner, who told police she allowed the minors to have a place to hang out. Hastings Police will be filing a report with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office on the four juveniles and the one adult. The juvenile runaway was located and returned home. Man loses part of finger jumping off boat Barry County Sheriff marine deputies were called to a boating accident on Upper Crooked Lake, Delton. A man severed his pinky finger while jumping off his boat into the water July 7, just after 4 p.m. According to deputies, the man and his family were anchored on a sand bar when they decided to go for a swim. Police said the man reportedly jumped over the gate on his pontoon boat. His hand became caught between the gate and the railing, severing his finger. He was taken to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment. Alcohol and water don’t mix Barry County marine patrol deputies arrested a 37-year-old Wyoming man July 7 at about 11 p.m. for allegedly operating a boat while intoxicated. The man was taken to the Barry County Jail. Deputies said while they were on patrol on Gun Lake during the fireworks display, they saw a boat being driven erratically on the south side of Duffy Point and north of Hastings Point. The boat operator was reportedly doing doughnuts at a high speeds and operating unsafely within an area where there were many boats. Craft without lights attracts attention A boat with no bow lights on Gun Lake was stopped by Barry County Sheriff’s marine deputies July 7 around 1 a.m. The 49-year-old operator from Shelbyville was arrested for operating the boat while intoxicated. Police initially stopped the driver for lack of lights, and during a safety inspection of the boat, officers reportedly detected the odor of alcohol. Craigslist ad gets scam response A 28-year-old Hastings woman tried to sell her wedding dress on Craigslist, but instead of a “happily ever after” story to tell, she was sent a counterfeit cashier’s check for the dress. The check was for $2,550 even though the dress was listed for sale at $1,200. The check was from Wikimedia Foundation Inc. of San Francisco, Calif. The Hastings woman was told to deposit the check into her bank account and after the check was deposited, it would take 24 to 48 hours to clear. She was then to deduct the excess funds from the account and deposit the payment. She was then to go to the nearest MoneyGram location and wire the excess funds. The woman said she was suspicious of the whole exchange and reported it to police. The incident was reported June 25 to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Late-night operator arrested Officers stopped a 32-year-old Wayland man operating his boat on Gun Lake shortly before 2 a.m. July 7. Barry County marine patrol deputies made the stop for a safety inspection and suspected the boat operator had allegedly been drinking. After conducting sobriety tests, the boat operator was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Police find marijuana stash after car crash Drivers in a two-vehicle accident were not seriously injured, but one driver was arrested for possessing marijuana and the other was cited for disregarding a stop sign. The accident occurred July 5 around 11:15 p.m. on Patterson Road near Bass Road. According to sheriff deputies, one vehicle was lying on its roof in the ditch on the west side of Patterson Road and the other vehicle was in the ditch on the east side of the road. Both drivers were treated at the scene, but did not require further medical treatment. Police found a pill bottle with marijuana in one of the vehicles, along with a smoking pipe. An 18-year-old Grandville man was arrested for possession of marijuana and booked into the Barry County Jail. Driver ignores nowake, no-cuts zone A 31-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested June 29 and faces charges of operating a watercraft while intoxicated. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail. Barry County marine deputies were patrolling Gull Lake and were at the boat launch when they reportedly saw a jet boat operator with several marine violations. The boat’s driver was weaving between other boats to get the boat launch quickly and cutting off other boaters in front of him, according to police reports. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and found the boat operator to be intoxicated. The incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. Thief is apparently a reader, too A 39-year-old Middleville woman reported theft of items from her summer cottage on Vista Point Drive. Items taken included a Verizon Hot Spot, glasses, a book, knife, makeup purse and radio faceplate. Total estimated value of the items is about $900. The theft was reported June 30 about 11:15 a.m. Man becomes combative during arrest Barry County deputies and Hastings City Police worked together investigating the theft of a bicycle. Officers were called to East Blair Street and Colfax Street in Hastings July 5 around 12:23 a.m. An 18year-old Cloverdale man was found riding a pink bicycle, and he matched the description of a person callers said had become combative and out of control. When officers stopped the man to question him, the 18year-old became combative, according to police reports. The man bit an officer on the wrist, spit at the officers, and kicked them, the report claims. He was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on charges of resisting and obstruction, minor in possession of alcohol, and on an outstanding warrant from the City of Hastings. Scam doesn’t get past alert camper A 68-year-old Hastings woman was looking for a camping membership, but ended up reporting a possible scam to Barry County police. The woman said she found the camping membership on Craigslist. The woman was sent a check for $1,900 and was told she would soon get further information regarding the “extra money.” She said she was immediately suspicious and contacted police without further incident. The scam was reported June 28. Debit card transactions unauthorized A 49-year-old Hastings man reported unauthorized use of his debit card. Two transactions were made, he said, that neither he nor his wife had authorized. The transactions occurred June 28 and 29 and totaled $101.35. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate. Woman hopes to recover wedding band A 35-year-old Hastings woman reported losing her white gold wedding band. The ring has eight small diamonds in it. She told police she may have lost it at Lake Trust Credit Union, Tom’s Market or at her home. Police will contact her if anyone turns it in. The woman reported the ring missing July 2. Lawn tractors taken from TSC Employees at Tractor Supply, Hastings, reported theft of two riding lawn tractors from the store June 25. The mowers were secured by cables to multiple other mowers in front of the store. The cable was cut and the mowers missing. The tractors taken included a Bad Boy Zero Turn mower valued at nearly $5,000 and a Cub Cadet Zero Turn mower valued at about $3,000. Police investigate unattended death Hastings Police responded to a home in the 400 block of West Bond Street July 1 around 2:45 p.m. on a report of a 27-yearold man who was found unresponsive at his home. Police investigation determined that the man suffered injuries during a fall at a friend’s house in Hastings June 29. The man was airlifted to a Grand Rapids Hospital and died Monday July 8. Gun Lake muskie subject of DNR meeting next week The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division’s Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit has announced a meeting to discuss muskellunge management in Gun Lake. The meeting, Thursday, July 18 from 7 to 9 p.m., will be at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. Muskellunge were a naturally occurring part of the fish community in Gun Lake in the early 1900s. The muskellunge population slowly declined due to overharvest and a reduction in recruitment, probably related to habitat alterations in the form of lake-level control structures and shoreline development. Muskellunge need access to woody structure or marsh areas for spawning, said Kregg Smith, senior fisheries biologist in charge of Gun Lake, in a press release issued July 5. Northern muskellunge were stocked in Gun Lake since 1979, but this practice was discontinued due to public concern the muskellunge population was becoming too high and negatively affecting the rest of the fish community, said Smith. Today, muskie continue to naturally reproduce in Gun Lake. On rare occasions, anglers catch muskellunge that show visual characteristics of the original spotted or Great Lakes strain that once was vibrant in the lake, he said. Anglers also catch a natural hybrid between muskellunge and northern pike, known as tiger muskellunge. The July 18 meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss a proposal to increase the muskellunge minimum size limit from 42 to 46 inches on Gun Lake to protect this naturally reproducing population. “Reducing the harvest size would give the remaining muskellunge a chance to thrive and assist rehabilitation efforts of this popula- tion,” said Smith. At the meeting, the DNR staff also would like to hear the public’s interest in a potential small stocking program of Great Lakes muskellunge and possible habitat improvement projects on Gun Lake. A low level of stocking and habitat improvement could assist in muskellunge rehabilitation in the lake. Those with disabilities needing accommodations for this meeting should call Smith, 269-685-6851, at least five business days prior to the meeting date. Requests made later than that may not be possible to accommodate. For more information on the meeting, email Smith, smithk34@michigan.gov, or Jay Wesley, wesleyj@michigan.gov. �Page 14 — Thursday, July 11, 2013 — The Hastings Banner District governor encourages local Rotarians to engage Fire destroys travel trailer A Hastings family was reportedly getting ready for a camping trip when their 26-foot travel trailer caught on fire and was destroyed. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said his department got the call at 12:02 p.m. Monday and found the 2009 Gulf Stream trailer engulfed in flames when they arrived at 506 Indian Hills. Caris said the trailer is a total loss, with an estimated value of the trailer and contents between $18,000 and $20,000. The trailer was reportedly parked near the home and the family was readying for a trip when the fire started. Fire officials said they do not know how the fire started at this time. No one was injured in the blaze. In addition to the trailer being a total loss, there was also damage to the siding on the home and Consumers Energy power lines also were burned. Fire officials spent about an hour at the scene. Country style Farm country throughout Barry County provides picturesque scenes as summer crops grow and are harvested. This tranquil farm scene was taken near Thornapple Valley Church on M-43 south of Hastings. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Rotary District 6360 Gov. Terry Allen (far left) visits the Hastings Rotary Club Monday to provide his inspiring message on engagement. Welcoming him is Hastings Rotary Club President Margie Haas and District Vice Gov. Gerald Stein of Middleville. During his visit to the Hastings Rotary Club meeting Monday, newly elected District 6360 governor warned his audience that he was a story teller. Following his address, everyone felt fortunate he was. “Oral tradition is how cultures are built,” explained Terry Allen, a retired chemical engineer who built a 230-employee company in southwest Michigan. “I learned from my years in business that people do not remember what I try to tell them, but that they do remember my stories, and that was how I built the culture in our business.” Allen’s stories Monday concerned the compelling work in which he and Rotary colleagues have been involved with over the years. He is co-chair of the District 6360 Children’s Safe Water Project that has taken him to the Dominican Republic seven times and has, in turn, inspired more than 250 presentations around the Midwest to raise awareness and funds for the project. Last year, Allen was recognized as a “Champion of Change” in a special White House ceremony. “I hope you will recognize that you, too, have important Rotary stories,” Allen told his audience Monday. “I really hope that you will “Oral tradition is how cultures are built. I learned from my years in business that people do not remember what I try to tell them, but that they do remember my stories, and that was how I built the culture in our business.” Terry Allen, Rotary District Governor make the effort to tell your stories to others, to bring to them to the excitement of Rotary, and to thus fulfill this year’s theme, Engage Rotary — Change Lives.” One story that was not easy for Allen to tell Monday, but described dramatically the personal role that Rotary has played in his life, involved the loss of his business during the recession that began shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. After taking a leave of absence from his local Rotary Club in an unsuccessful attempt to save his business, Allen intended to make the separation permanent because of embarrassment and from the shame of not paying all of his creditors, including some fellow Rotarians. On the day he picked to say his final farewell, something dramatic happened. “It happened to be the same day that Charles Jespersen and Dick Laney came back from a trip to the Dominican Republic to talk about a neat project that they had seen which provided clean water for kids using the BioSand Filter,” smiled Allen Monday. “ When I went home, my wife asked me if I had resigned. I told her that I had not — and that we were going to the Dominican Republic in November, even though I had no idea how we would pay for the trip. “We even had to get out a map to figure out where the country was,” he admitted. That kicked off a life revival that led to total immersion in the project, a trip to the White House, and now to district governor. “And to think I nearly left Rotary,” Allen exclaimed. “Think about some of the members who have left your club. Might they have been kept with a little more engagement? Was there a potential district governor in that group of former Rotarians? “Retention is all about engagement.” GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 77579620 Call 945-9554 for more information. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-07-18.pdf 5dc5a3c6bdd99be507f7528bc8f0258b PDF Text Text Program will improve school culture Ford birthday celebrates service to nation Long-time Gun Lake resident killed in fire See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 10 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 29 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 18, 2013 Gun Lake treatment program, with new assessment roll, to continue by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The nine members of the Gun Lake Improvement Board gathered last Saturday morning to hold public hearings on the resolution for the practicability of continuing the treatment of weeds and other aquatic nuisances in Gun Lake and on the assessment roll needed to fund the program. The hearings are required by state law for the provision of information and because the assessments appear on property tax bills for property owners and businesses on Gun Lake. Robert Perino moved to approve a resolution continuing the treatment program and NEWS BRIEFS Dance for the Arts moves indoors This week’s scorching hot weather has moved the location of Friday night’s Dance for the Arts event indoors to the Barry Enrichment Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Originally scheduled for Bob King Park, the inaugural fundraiser for the Thornapple Arts Council will still be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., July 19, with invitations extended to all, including families. For more information, contact the Thornapple Arts Council at www.thnapplearts.org or 269-945-2002. Yanks and Rebels fight again at Charlton Park History comes alive at Charlton Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21 when the annual Civil War Muster takes place with hundreds of re-enactors. Activities will range from a re-enactors breakfast each morning to Lincoln’s Address on the church steps before battles, medical demonstrations, barn dancing, and even an evening lantern walk and tour takes place Saturday at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12 years of age, and free for those four years and younger. More information is available at www.charltonpark.org or 269-945-3775. Tony LaJoye Trio highlights Fountain Friday Local musician Tony LaJoye along with drummer Matt Gibbons and bassist Stu Ford will headline the Fridays at the Fountain series tomorrow, July 19, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn from noon to 1:30 p.m. The trio’s sound combines a “cool fusion” of pop, jazz, blues, and R&B. All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free. In case of rain, the concert will take place at the Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. Visitors may order lunch, on-site, from Seasonal Grille and have it delivered to their seats. The Thornapple Arts Council will receive $2 from every order to support future programming. establishing its budget at $142,000 for the coming year; the motion was supported by Barry County Commissioner Jim DeYoung and approved 9-0 on a roll call vote. Perino then moved, with DeYoung again supporting, to approve the assessment roll as amended; the motion passed unanimously. The major change to the new assessment roll is a reduction in the number of units for which a property owner may be assessed. For example, a waterfront property owner who owns a residence and a contiguous or adjoining vacant lot has paid two full waterfront assessments; that property owner will now pay one full waterfront assessment. A second change is a reduction in the assessment for back lots; that assessment is reduced from one-half of the full assessment to one-fourth. A sore point with some members of the audience is the allocation of eight waterfront units to the state park. Tyning and board members explained that technically the state did not have to pay any assessments since it is a governmental entity and the park and lake are public property. However, the state through Department of Natural Resources has agreed to the payment. Barry County Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger observed that it was a choice between some money and none. The GLIB board is composed of the drain commissioners from Allegan and Barry counties, one county commissioner from each county who represents the area where the drain is located, one representative from the Gun Lake Protective Association and one representative from each of the towns in which the lake is located: Yankee Springs and Orangeville in Barry County and Martin and Wayland in Allegan County. Allegan County Drain Commissioner Denise Medemar had barely opened the meeting and asked for approval of the agenda when Greg Purcell, a lake resident, rose to point out there was no room on the agenda for public comment; he wanted some public comment time to address the Cuddy Drain problem. The agenda was quickly amended to allow public comment following the two hearings. Pam Tyning, of Progressive A and E, the consulting biologist to the board, began a presentation on the first hearing, which was the practicability of continuing the treatment program for the next five years. Observing that Eurasian milfoil, the original scourge of the lake, had been contained through the use of copper sulfate, she said a new invader, starry stonewort had arrived. The plant is a form of algae that creates mats so thick they interfere with navigation on the lake; there is no herbicide available to treat it. Removal of the algae requires mechanical harvesting. An earlier invader, zebra mussels has declined due in part to education efforts aimed towards preventing the introduction of additional mussels. Continuing a historical review of the management plan begun in 2003, Tyning said the objectives were and continue to be treatment of aquatic nuisances and the reduction of pollutants in the watershed entering the lake though runoff and storm drains. Among the pollutants reduced is phosphorus through changes in fertilizer practices. During a question and answer period, the perennial question arose of damage to some aluminum pontoon boats and boat lifts allegedly caused by the copper sulfate herbicide solution. Jim Riehl, the board member representing the Gun Lake Protective Association, responded that the association had taken samples from affected boats and lifts; testing by See LAKE, page 3 Group Cares Workcamp volunteers paint a house. (photo supplied) Group Cares arrives in Hastings Sunday for home repair blitz More than 400 high school students and adults from seven states will invade Hastings on Sunday, July 21 for a Group Cares Workcamp. Group Cares is a non-profit organization based in Loveland, Colo. that works with local communities to help provide free home repair. Participants in the Hastings Workcamp will be building or repairing porches, wheel chair ramps, and roofs, as well as providing much needed paint inside and outside of more than 60 Hastings residents’ homes. Each participant needed to pay $429 plus expenses to have the opportunity to help provide the free home repair. “Expect to see dozens of mini-vans and church buses from out of state around town this week,” said Pastor Don Spachman of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, one of the co-sponsors of the Hastings Workcamp. “Students and residents experience a renewed sense of hope as lives are changed and homes transformed through this week of service.” Other co-sponsors are the Barry Community Foundation, the Barry County United Way, and the City of Hastings. The Hastings Area School System is helping provide the lodging for the workcampers at Hastings High School throughout the week. See BLITZ, page 5 County commissioners hit the books for audit review by Doug VanderLaan Editor The textbooks came out at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners even though summer vacation hasn’t even ended. Then again, a summer session spent learning how to read an audit report and annual budget came tuition free from two experts in the field. “It’s somewhat like a deck of cards,” County Administrator Michael Brown told commissioners of the 180-page 2012 audit report and accompanying 20-page compliance report prepared by Rehmann Robson of Grand Rapids. “Once you understand that there are four suits, two colors, four face cards and 10 numbered cards (in each suit), now you can start to do things. There’s still a lot to learn, but what we’re trying to do here is to build that foundation.” That foundation, Brown told commissioners, would provide the base from which they can question decisions made and action taken by the management team they oversee. “If nothing else, you can now challenge management on the things they do everyday,” pointed out Brown. “It allows you to put me and others in a position to be asked. You don’t need to understand everything to ask questions, but you need to know what to go to to challenge those people you’ve hired. “I’m proud of the job we do, but I also work with this daily and you get this (report) once a year. If nothing else, you can use this to challenge management on the things they do everyday.” Team teaching with Brown on Tuesday was Dave DeHaan, CPA of the county’s accounting firm, Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, who provided the “drive through” of the report that was officially delivered to the commission at its June 25 meeting by Kristen Saper of Rehmann and Robson. “I look first at the Opinion on Financial Statements when I read an audit report,” observed DeHaan, “and you’ll see here that the county got a clean, unqualified opinion.” DeHaan had to explain, however, the meaning of a “material weakness” and a handful of “significant deficiencies” discov- ered by the auditors in their comprehensive sample of county recordkeeping. “Significant deficiencies can be very minor and can be very easily fixed,” explained DeHaan, who pointed out that one incorrect journal entry resulted in less than a $3 difference, but triggered the auditor’s flag. Given that the county makes between 20,000-30,000 journal entries per year, the one labeled a “significant deficiency” may carry more emphasis than needed. “The issue is are we making the corrections as they’re identified and are they recurring,” said Brown. In other action at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, the commission recommended approval of the following resolutions at the July 23 Board of Commissioners meeting: • The addition of the Jordan Lake Trail Board as a stakeholder group to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board. • A quit claim deed between the Rails to Trails Conservancy and Barry County conveying Rails to Trails property located in Thornapple Township to Barry County. • The appointment of Joseph A. Deltondo, D.O., Elizabeth A. Douglas, M.D., and Brandy L. Shattuck, M.D. as deputy medical examiners for Barry County. • The approval of Budget Amendment B13, allowing a number of revenue and expenditure line item adjustments to the General Fund and additional Special Revenue Funds. The requested approval represents the second amendment to the budget in 2013, updating original line item budget projections to reflect actual revenue receipts and expenditures. • The appointment of Commissioner Ben Geiger and Deputy County Administrator Luella Dennison as delegates to the Municipal Employees Retirement System’s 2013 annual meeting to be held Oct. 1 to 3 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Mich. • The approval of advertisement for bids to replace the roof at the Friend of the Court building. Because anticipated costs are listed at less than $20,000, official approval was granted by the commission at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting. The commission meets for its official meeting on Tuesday, July 23, at 9 a.m. in its meet- ing chambers at the County Courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Sun rises on 2013 Barry County Fair Sunrise at the Barry County Fair promises another day filled with livestock shows, games, rides, attractions and family entertainment. The fair continues this week through Saturday. Autocross events will be at the grandstand Thursday night, with motocross featured Friday night. Saturday night features the demolition derby. Daily admission to the fair is $5 per adult and children ages 12 and younger are free. Parking is free. There are additional charges for most grandstand events. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Barry County Fair fun soars, along with temperatures Olivia Oger, 10, of Hastings, talks to the judges about the dress she made out of purple duct tape. Judge Lauren Schilling looks over the garment during non-livestock judging day Saturday. (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Somehow Mother Nature always seems to know when it’s Barry County Fair week and sends a surge of hot weather. But the fair goes on. Water fights, water balloons, and a cool dash through water misters are helping 4-H exhibitors and fair visitors beat the heat and stay cool. The first heat wave of the summer started just as youngsters were unloading animals for While many 4-H members spend mornings cleaning livestock pens and feeding animals, some members have taken on additional chores including operating the recycling effort at the fair. Miah Dammen of the Barry Good Critters and Crafts club helps set up recycling collection containers at the fairgrounds. David Hoskins-Oshinski, of Middleville, gets ready on the launch pad Saturday during the 4-H rocket launch. a week’s stay at the fairgrounds. Monday night’s thunderstorm brought some temporary relief, but temperatures soared back into the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday. There have been a couple of temporary power outages in parts of the campground because of the excessive demands for electrical use. But those outages have been very short-lived and power fully restored without incident. Fans have been installed in nearly all of the Six-year-old Austin Hakman stares intently into the judge’s eyes as the judge examines his rabbit entry at the Barry County Fair. 77576756 Samantha Wallace and Taylor Staskus work together to sheer sheep before show time at the Barry County Fair. The 4-H youth sheep show was held Monday night. livestock barns to keep animals as cool and comfortable as possible, and 4-H youth are kept busy making sure their animals have plenty of water and are cooled down regularly. For the safety and comfort of senior citizens, senior day activities were moved from the fairgrounds to the Commission on Aging facility. Misting sprays are located throughout the fairgrounds to try and help keep visitors and exhibitors as comfortable as possible. The fair continues this week through Saturday with lots of events, entertainment and shows still to come. Thursday night at the grandstand features the autocross events, followed by motocross Friday. Saturday is the demolition derby. Daily events include the antique tractor show and parade, horse drawn wagon rides, the Farm Bureau birthing tent, Farm Bureau display tent and candlelight garden walks. The Animal Oasis brings new animals, including camels, to the fair. Visitors get a chance to get up close and pet many of the animals. Farmer John’s show also gives children a chance to pet and feed the animals and learn more about them. The Miracle of Birth tent has had a successful week so far with the birth of triplet lambs and a litter of piglets. More lambs, piglets and calves are expected to be born. On Thursday night, small animal buyers will fill the show arena to buy goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys and rabbits from the young people who have raised them. The large animal livestock auction takes place Friday morning when buyers will bid on pigs, lambs, steers and a gallon of milk from the dairy contestants. There are special price events for the Midway rides Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday features the Taste of Barry County at 5 p.m., the Barry County speed show at 1 p.m., and the 4-H Great Race at 12:30 p.m. There will also be a pole vault competition at 11 a.m., the Mooville pedal tractor pull at 10 a.m., and the livestock fashion show at 3 p.m. Daily adult admission to the fair is $5 and children 12 and younger are free. Parking is always free. There are additional charges for most of the featured grandstand events. A bucket full of cold water is a welcome relief for these 4-H youth at the Barry County Fair. The county is experiencing the first real heat wave of the summer with temperatures soaring into the 90s and heat indexes reaching dangerous levels. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — Page 3 Dash for Cash participants struggled through mud to try to reach their goal at this Barry County Fair event. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The serenity of a merry-go-round ride at sunset is personified in this photo at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) This bird’s eye view of the fairgrounds, located on M-37 Highway between Hastings and Middleville, was snapped by Perry Hardin. A variety of amusement rides awaits visitors at the Barry County Fair, which is a place to see friends and make new ones and enjoy the exhibits, animals, food and fun. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings board learns about program to improve school culture by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With a $6,000 donation from Earlene and Larry Baum and months of research, Hastings Area Schools developed a one-page dynamic [strategic] plan. Now, with an additional $90,000 donation from the Baums, the district hopes to take its first step toward realizing the goal of the plan’s vision statement. Monday evening, during the July Hastings Area Schools Board of Education meeting, District Superintendent Todd Geerlings and Curriculum Director Matt Goebel presented the board with information about the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program, which will be funded by the Baum’s most recent donation. “It is a transformational program that purposefully improves relationships between students and teachers, teachers and teachers, and teachers and the community,” said Geerlings, of the three-day, off-site training program for teachers. “This is a program I heard about before our dynamic planning, but this is a program we are implementing that is a direct result of our dynamic plan.” He said 106 of the district’s 140 teachers have signed up to participate in the program which meets the plan’s vision to personalize education so students are inspired to achieve. “This is about personalizing education,” said Geerlings. “Teachers will learn many ways to build more bridges to students and improve communication, improve relationships with students and as a direct result, improve learning and student achievement. “This is a first reaction to, or product of, our dynamic plan as a direct result of our vision statement,” said Geerlings before turning the floor over to Goebel who explained more about the program, which is offered by the Texas-based Flippen Group. Goebel said that in addition to the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program, the district was also offering administrators and school board members the opportunity to participate in the Flippen group’s Leadership Blueprint training. “It is truly a cultural shift in how you treat people — small techniques and strategies that you can give administrators, teachers to really change the culture...,” said Goebel. Two three-day sessions for 50 teachers each will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute from July 31 through Aug. 2, and the second session is from Aug. 12-14. The six remaining teachers who signed up to participate but couldn’t make the first two sessions, due to teaching summer school, will attend a session in Muskegon Aug. 20 through 22. The administrators will attend the Leadership Blueprint session from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12-14 at Kellogg Community College. The goals of the program are: • Developing safe, trusting, self-managing classrooms. • Improving classroom attendance by building students’ motivation and helping them take responsibility for their actions and performance. • Decreasing delinquent behavior, such as disruptive outbursts, violet acts, drug use and other risky behavior. • Reinforcing the role of emotional intelligence in teaching. • Developing students’ empathy for diverse cultures and backgrounds. “There’s lots of different programs that schools get involved in, very few do you hear teachers and administrators say that it is really transformational, that it changes how they do their job and almost, really, why they do their job the way they do,” said Geerlings. “We’re very excited about the donation that will allow us to do that. Our goal is for every employee in the district to go through this training.” Geerlings said that the teachers who were not able to attend the first three sessions may have opportunities to do so during the school year through the Kent Intermediate School District or in Hastings next June. “To have 100 of our teachers go through this before school starts is truly going to be great,” he said. In other business the board: • Approved its schedule of regular board meetings for the 2013-14 school year. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held on the third Monday of each month. See the district’s website for locations. The board also scheduled work sessions on the following Tuesdays: Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Jan. 7, March 11, May 13, June 10, and July 1. All work sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and be held in the middle school multi-purpose room. • Authorized Geerlings to sign annual retainer contracts with Thrun Law Firm to serve as the board’s legal counsel and Abraham & Gaffney to serve as the board’s auditor for the 2013-14 fiscal year. “This is about personalizing education. Teachers will learn many ways to build more bridges to students and improve communication, improve relationships with students and as a direct result, improve learning and student achievement. This is a first reaction to, or product of, our dynamic plan as a direct result of our vision statement.” Todd Geerlings, District Superintendent • Approved a motion to continue its membership in the follow professional organizations: Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Association of School Administrators, Michigan School Business Officials, Michigan High School Athletic Association, Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, Michigan Institute for Educational Management, association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, O-K Athletic Conference, Barry Community Resource Network, Barry County Substance Abuse Prevention Council, Barry County Wrap-Around, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, and Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council. • Approved the personnel report which included the reduction of hours and request for leave of absence from administrative assistant Darla Cady. Geerlings said Cady’s hours were reduced to offset the cost of a hiring Goebel as a full-time curriculum director. The personnel report also contained the appointment of Alex Beauchamp and Ronald Collins as lifeguards at the Community Education and Recreation Center. • Accepted the resignations of middle school industrial arts teacher Kenneth Logan who has been on lay-off status for two years and high school business teacher Tracy George. George has accepted a position as technology director for the Maple Valley School District. • Adopted the 2013-14 tax levy resolution which includes an operating tax levy of 17.9262 mills on non-primary residents exemption property for general operating expenses, a debt retirement tax rate of 4.90 mills, and a state education tax of 6.0 mills, as required by state law. • Approved a motion to participate in the National School Lunch program and provide a breakfast program for the 2013-14 school year at the following costs based on the formula provided by the National School Lunch program: Full-price breakfast, $1.45; reduced-price breakfast, 30 cents; full-price type A lunch, $2.55; reduced-price type A lunch, 40 cents; and $3.50 for an adult lunch. • Approved the following athletic event admission prices for the 2013-14 school year as recommended by the O-K Gold Athletic Conference: High school athletic events, $5 for adults and students; middle school athletic events, $3 for adults and $2 for students; passes for all middle and high school sporting events during a season, except tournaments and invitational, students, $40; adults, $80; all season family pass for all immediate family members to all sporting event sin all seasons, $200. • Heard from Athletic Director Mike Goggins who said the district would follow the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s model guidelines for managing heat and humidity for practices and tournaments in all sports. The policy details the course of action based on the heat indexes below 95 degrees, 95 to 99 degrees, 99 to 104 degrees and 104 degrees and above. The guidelines stipulate the unlimited provision of water and 10 minute water breaks every 30 minutes, ice-down towels for cooling and the monitoring of athletes at all levels. Once the heat index is above 95 degrees, the temperature and humidity need to be rechecked every 30 minutes, helmets and other equipment are to be removed while contact is not involved, outdoor activity time is reduced, with the possibility of postponing practice until later in the day. If the heat index is 99 to 104 degrees, uniforms can be altered by removing items if possible; athletes are allowed to change into dry T-shirts and shorts, and there will be a reduction of outdoor time, and indoor time if air-conditioning is not available plus officials can postpone practice until later in the day. If the heat index is above 104 degrees, all outside activity is suspended and inside activity if no air-conditioning is available. • Announced its next regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 in the middle school multi-purpose room, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings. LAKE, continued from page 1 Summit Labs revealed the pitting was not caused by the copper sulfate solution but most probably by an electrolytic reaction. Another questioner wanted to know if the lake management contractor had considered using weevils as some other lakes are doing. Weevils have not been recommended for Gun Lake because of the negative effects they can have on bluegills and lake perch. Richard Beukema, a resident along the Cuddy Channel, observing that the Cuddy Drain had algae, asked if the lake management company had tested the area to determine the source of the increased algae in his channel. The response was they had not done so. Questions were also raised regarding the treatment of channels and how much treating the channels costs compared to the rest of the lake. Tyning responded that even though the channels were additions to the lake, they are considered part of the lake because they drain into it. She added the costs of treating areas of the lake are not broken out by specific areas. Greg Purcell, speaking for the Friends of the Cuddy Drain, rose to urge the audience to attend the July 23 meeting of the Inter-county Drain Board at 10 a.m. in the Wayland Township Hall, 1060 129th Street. According to him the board will decide the practicability of the proposal to install a 4 by 16-foot box culvert at the Cuddy Drain to prevent Patterson Road from collapsing. He said the Wayland Township Board of Trustees had sent a resolution to the drain board indicating a desire for additional work to solve current and possible future problems with the drain. He added that a resolution asking for additional work to be added to the current project had been drafted by his group and township legal counsel. That resolution was approved by the Yankee Springs Board of Trustees at a special July 16 meeting. �Page 4 — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? $10 for your potatoes Ford birthday celebration a 100-year tribute of service to a nation Barry County potato blossoms hide the swirling controversy surrounding a lawsuit by the Associated Wholesale Grocers that American farmers are driving up prices, even enforcing United Potato Growers of America planting restrictions with the use of satellites and aircraft flyovers over farmers’ fields. Prices in May reached $10.50 for 100 pounds, up from 2012’s average price of $6.98. So far, no sign of satellite surveillance or flyovers in Barry County. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please includeinformation such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, andother relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? A penny for your thoughts Do you recognize this little girl, or the clown, for that matter? Was this photo taken at the Barry County Fair, or was it some type of marketing promotion for a children’s health organization. What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-9459554. What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Last week: Readers were not able to vote on last week’s question because, due to a production error, it did not appear online. It is being repeated this week: For this week: State School Superintendent Michael Flanagan has proposed that Michigan merge administration and support services of its public schools into countywide school districts to save millions that could then be spent in the classroom. Would you support the five school districts in Barry County being consolidated into one district? q Yes q No HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, July 18: Movie Memories features cute kids with “Cynthia” starring Elizabeth Taylor – 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 19: Pre-School Story Time is “Moving All Around” – 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23: Toddler Story Time is “Digging for Dinosaurs” – 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Teens are creating “Poetry Scarves” – 1 to 3 (pre-registration is required); Young Chess Tutoring -4:30 to 5:30; Open Chess – 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24: Summer Reading listens to “Music, Music, Music – 2 to 3 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Last weekend, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation hosted several events acknowledging former President Ford’s July 14 birthday which, this year, would have been Ford’s 100th. Ford, of course, represented West Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives up until President Richard Nixon named him vice president in 1974 when Spiro Agnew resigned the office. Ford then assumed the nation’s highest office when Nixon became the only U.S. president to resign due to pressure from the long and drawn out Watergate scandal. To us in Barry County, Ford will always hold a special place in our hearts because he was one of us. In 1972, when he was still a congressman, Ford visited Middleville to view the Artrain Traveling Exhibit. Who could have believed that, just two years, later he would be tapped as the country’s next vice president and then president? But it’s not just his friends and neighbors in Barry County who miss Jerry Ford today. Our entire country could use the calm and steady hand that he brought to politics in Washington. Jerry Ford was the master of compromise, and the respectful craftsman of building consensus that moved the nation and the entire world forward. How badly we miss that demeanor and those gifts today. When Nixon chose Ford to replace Agnew as vice president, Nixon knew of Ford’s popularity with members of both parties and his lifetime dedication to truth and honesty. That’s why Nixon knew Ford would be the best person for the job. But in his months as president, Ford’s popularity began to plummet when he announced his plans to pardon Nixon rather than put the nation through a long ordeal. “He will deserve the help and the support of all of us,” Nixon said in an address to the entire nation. “As we look to the future, the first essential is to begin healing the wounds of this nation, to put the bitterness and the divisions of the recent past behind us, and to rediscover those shared ideals that lie at the heart of our strength and unity as a great and as a free people.” President Ford extended an open hand, when he said, “that out of darkness will come a brighter day.” In Ford’s announcement to the nation he said of the Nixon family, “There is an American tragedy in which we all have played a part. It could go on and on and on, or someone must write the end to it. I have concluded that only I can do that, and if I can, I must.” And he did, knowing that his decision would jeopardize his 1976 campaign to be elected president against Jimmy Carter. Ford said “he could not expect God to show him justice and mercy if he was unable to show justice and mercy to others.” So Ford, looking beyond politics and personal gain, decided to forgive the former president in the interest of the nation. The country was already feeling the effects of an economic slowdown and growing inflation so Ford, fully aware of the potential consequences decided to put the ugly situation behind us so we could begin the healing process. Now, nearly 40 years since Ford left office, history remembers Ford for his cool and honest leadership style. He was a man with high moral judgment –- and an understanding that he had no choice but to do what was best for a nation rather than his own quest to become an elected U.S. president. Ford’s dedication was always about service to the nation, so accepting Nixon’s offer to become vice president and then later assuming the challenge of president was another chapter in a lifetime of commitment. Former President George H. Bush said of Ford, “For a nation that needed healing and for an office that needed a calm and steady hand, Gerald Ford came along when we needed him most.” Looking back, I remember how citizens from West Michigan felt comfortable talking to ‘Jerry’ Ford. He used to show up in the district for coffees or at the fair to discuss the issues of the day. But what always shone through was his dedication to family and to country. Shortly after taking office, Ford gave a speech to a joint session of Congress urging it members to find ways to cooperate in fighting inflation and to use restraint in wage and price increases. During his presidency, Ford took on large companies like General Motors when it announced price increases during a time when the country was feeling a tough economic challenge. He later took on U.S. Steel Corporation when that company wanted to raise prices by at least 10 percent, knowing that their decision could stall any economic recovery. With the Viet Nam war behind us, Ford announced a program to give Viet Nam era draft evaders and military deserters a chance to earn their return to the U.S. by performing alternative service. In an address to the United Nations, Ford called for a stronger, “commitment to pursuit of a more peaceful, stable and cooperative world.” He appointed an Economic Policy Board to oversee the formulation, coordination and the implementation of all economic policy. And later Ford signed the Privacy Act of 1974 assuring Americans right to privacy and ordered a review of all CIA activities and limited U.S. surveillance of citizens’ lives. Early in his presidency, Ford announced to a joint session of Congress that the state of the nation was “ not good.” He called for support of his programs for a tax cut and the importance of energy independence. During his limited time in office, Ford traveled to Spain, Italy and Austria. He visited West Germany, Poland, Romania and Yugoslavia, Japan, South Korea and the Soviet Union and other counties to meet with world leaders seeking peace and the reduction of nuclear weapons. In the first year of his administration, he met with Leonid Brezhnev, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the U.S.S.R. in Vladivostok, Russia to discuss a 10-year pact for curbing offensive nuclear weapons. Within months the two reached an agreement that led to a “firm ceiling” of the arms race. In his short tenure, Ford accomplished a great deal but, most of all, he forged relationships with foreign leaders asking Congress not to tie his hands in foreign policy. Here at home, he worked hard to foster a stronger relationship with leaders of both parties, which would later become his legacy. Looking back on the Ford years and how Congress was able to work together to solve the issues of the day should be of compelling interest to all of us. Monday, when Congressional leaders met in the Old Senate Chamber for over three hours to argue over a procedural rule that’s been in place for nearly 40 years served as an example of how much we miss the efficiency that Ford brought to politics. Monday’s three hours of melodramatics concerned significant changes to the ability of the minority party to block executive branch nominations or what are known as filibuster rules. The Senate requires 60 votes to end debate on issues which enables only 41 senators to block decisions. Democratic leaders say Republicans are abusing the rules to stall many of President Obama’s nominees. Yet, Republicans counter that Democrats did the same thing when George Bush was president. Strong debates have always existed in the halls of Congress –- the rights of senators to engage in unlimited discussion has been protected by its members since the institution began –- but today it all seems to be about winning an argument rather than leading a nation in the best direction. Since Ford left office, historians have written about his honesty and integrity as an individual, father and citizen. As we celebrated what would have been his 100th birthday last week we are reminded of the sacrifices he made when our nation needed him leadership most. For Jerry Ford it wasn’t about politics, it was always about what was in the best interest of the nation. “In all my public and private acts as your president, I expect to follow my instincts of openness and candor with full confidence that honesty is always the best policy in the end,” said Ford. “Our constitution works, our great republic is a government of laws, not men.” Happy birthday Jerry Ford – we miss you now more than ever. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — Page 5 Land use plans should be proactive IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV swan, that helped the Canada goose, the bluebird, turkeys, pheasants, loons and whitetail deer.’ I can go on and on with this list. Man -and I am included -- seems to think he can manage the order of wildlife to suit his needs and wants. We have, in just the blink of an eye, caused some extinction of species, endangered others and introduced from foreign countries others that have had costly effects on our native plants and animals. We, as people, have ruined a lot of land. My view is this: Pool all organizations together for one common cause, to change the mindset from ‘Yes, it’s going to happen, let’s just manage it,’ to protecting land with knowledge and finances. We, as people, are kidding ourselves if we think we can manage growth in agriculture, wetlands, streams and rivers. We need a nogrowth mind set and set out from there to stop development and to protect land so native plants and animals will survive the next century. Why is it we as a human race say hindsight is always 20-20? Maybe that is an excuse to justify our actions. I am saying we should look behind us and see what we have done to the Native Americans, our lands, lakes and streams in the past two centuries. Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir and numerous others helped make national parks, We, as private citizens, should work in the private sector setting goals and protecting land -- not for our great grandchildren, but for all flora and fauna. As I was planting 200 burr oaks this spring, listening to the redwinged blackbird and bluebird, I wondered if there had ever been an oak savanna here. If Native Americans lived and died on this parcel of land we have protected with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy if perpetuity. Establishing an oak savanna has given me a sense of responsibility to see if I can change the present-day thinking of man and how we protect lands; to see if our oak savanna all succession that goes with it can survive. Passenger pigeons are lost forever. Let us see if, by working together with a different mind set, we can keep from exterminating more species in the next century. 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Anyone who would like to help or has a ladder that could be borrowed for the week may contact Barry County United Way, 269945-4010. “We will need the equivalent of 129 ladders during the week to complete the work,” said Spachman. “Our guests will be arriving early Sunday afternoon July 21 and will be leaving Saturday morning the 27th. When you see them please help them feel welcome and tell them, ‘Thank You.’” Traffic fatalities increase over holiday weekend The Michigan State Police Thursday announced the results of preliminary reports that indicate 11 people lost their lives in 10 separate traffic crashes during the 2013 Fourth of July holiday weekend. In comparison, four people died in traffic crashes during the holiday weekend in 2012. Of the 11 fatalities, only eight people had restraints available to them; four were known to have used restraints, three did not use restraints and one was unknown, reported MSP. Alcohol use was a known factor in one of the crashes, not a factor in six of the crashes and unknown in four of the crashes. However, last year’s Fourth of July holiday was a two-day period, and this year’s was a five-day period. “These numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to the MSP as of 11 a.m. Monday, July 8,” said Capt. Kari Kusmierz, commander of the MSP Training Division. “The preliminary numbers show an increase in fatalities from this same holiday period last year. The MSP continues to urge motorists not to drink and drive, to always use proper restraints and to drive safely.” The 2013 Fourth of July holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 7. Camp Grayling celebrating a century of training Camp Grayling, one of the premier military installations in the nation, is celebrating WE’VE MOVED! /DZ�2IILFHV�RI�5XVVHOO� �+RHO��3& $WWRUQH\V��.DWKU\Q�0��5XVVHOO� �.ULVWHQ�(��+RHO We Practice in Bankruptcy, Family Law, Criminal Defense & Probate Estate Planning 305 N. Michigan - PO Box 241 Hastings, MI 49058 Office: 269-945-4243 BAKER’S DOZEN TEAM IS HOLDING A FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE Know Your Legislators: Clothing, household items and much more! Too numerous to list. As this is a fundraiser, all items will be sold for a donation and will not be priced individually. 06816769 COME SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE AT Licensed / Insured / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION 06816779 TO BENEFIT BARRY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE July 19th & 20th Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov its 100th anniversary on July 20, 2103. Located in northern Michigan, it is the largest National Guard joint training center in the U.S. covering 147,000 acres crossing three counties and training not only active and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard, but also more than 100 law enforcement agencies and units from Canada, Latvia, the United Kingdom, Hungary and Serbia. “Camp Grayling is one of our nation’s best kept secrets. We provide tough, realistic joint and combined arms training for all four seasons. Reserve and Active Component Commanders can utilize Camp Grayling’s Combined Arms Collective Training Facility, the Urban Assault Course, and the Live-Fire Shoot House that portray the complexity and human dimension of the modern battlefield. Camp Grayling has everything necessary to assist military leaders in developing trained, competent Soldiers for full-spectrum operations,” stated Col. Erich Randall, Garrison Commander Camp Grayling. The camp was founded in 1913 on a land grant to the state from lumber baron Rasmus Hanson, and since then every major conflict the United States has fought in has featured troops trained on those hallowed grounds. The celebration, hosted by the Camp Grayling Historical Society, will honor fallen Michigan Soldiers during the morning pass in review ceremony that features units in mass formation assembled for review by Gov. Rick Snyder and Adj. Gen. Greg Vadnais and an emotionally moving 21-gun salute. Visiting military dignitaries, defense industry engineers, local musicians and vendors, along with approximately 4,000 Michigan service members will be on hand to celebrate the milestone. Media members and public visitors are encouraged to tour portions of Camp Grayling and stay for an exciting evening fireworks display launched over the beautiful waters of Lake Margrethe. 77579669 To the editor: Back in the 1700s, there were miles and miles of oak savannas in southern Michigan made up of burr oaks, a tree that withstood fire, was long-lived and drought-resistant. Used for hundreds of years by Native Americans, the oak savanna was a supermarket by today’s standards, the food chain being the nut to animals and to humans in co-existence. Along with the oak savanna came a natural open prairie, wildflowers and grasses, insects, snails, slugs, mice, rats, and micro-organisms, each using the other in an order of succession. Take away one or more of this chain, you lose the order of succession. In this case, it was the burr oak that came up missing. Burr oaks were cut, hauled away and burned by the agrarian society. It was also used for rebuilding Chicago after the fire there. The white man, with no regard for his environment, was driven by money to decimate an order that took centuries to grow. In a few short years, it was lost. Why do land developers, water quality agencies, government planners and others think they can save our environment? All I see is land use plans for controlling and slowing down man’s ways so that we lose only six acres a day in Barry County -- less than the Michigan average of nine and a half acres each day. The mind-set is ‘Yes, it is going to happen, so let’s plan for it.’ All the organizations and others do not take wildlife and the order that goes with it into consideration. They keep planning and planning for man. You will say, ‘Oh, yes they do. 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(Notten) Clum and grew up on the family farm located on Martin Rd., Woodland Twp., Barry County. She walked the CK&S railroad track to the Coats Grove one room school through the eighth grade. Maurine graduated from Woodland High School in 1943, valedictorian of her class, and continued her education at Western Michigan University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She received an elementary education degree, then started teaching at Altoft country school. She paused a few years to raise her family and then taught fifth grade at Hastings Area Schools, retiring in 1982. Maurine was a dedicated teacher and always had a special love for one room country schools as she was convinced that students received a superior basic education that would serve them throughout life. Maurine married her high school beau, Johnny, February 9, 1946 soon after he was discharged from the U.S. Navy and they celebrated their 67th anniversary this year. They also shared the same-day birthday, born one year apart. Maurine and John raised five children: Suzanne (Phillip) Henry of Kihei, Maui, HI; Ellen (Patrick) Yoder, Elkhart of IN; John Jr. of Alexandria, VA; Barbara (Michael) Maloney of Jenison; and Mark of Hastings. Maurine was a talented person and always kept busy with her many interests. Her last sewing project was making carrying bags that were attached to wheelchairs at nursing homes, and veterans hospitals. She was a gifted quilter, designing, piecing and hand quilting many quilts. Knowledge and learning led Maurine to always have a book in her hand. She learned this from her father who read everything and had discussions with his children. Maurine loved to play Trivial Pursuit, watch Jeopardy and history was her favorite subject. When we traveled she would have a brochure about historical sites and events to share with the children. Maurine instilled in all her children a deep love of reading and always said this was one of the most important things she did for them. Maurine had a knack of finding places to plant her flower gardens, and had flowers everywhere from early spring to fall. Her home was filled with collections of bird figurines, miniature boxes, matryoshka (nesting) dolls and her prized paperweights. She placed paperweights around the house and changed the display each month so that she could enjoy each one. Maurine is survived by her husband, John, their children and spouses; grandchildren, Jonathan Yoder and Deborah Himes; great grandchildren, Isabella Yoder and Penelope Himes; brother, Duane Clum and sister, Kathryn Lundquist. Her parents and two brothers, LaVerne and Erle Clum, preceded her in death. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Welcome Corners Methodist Church on Saturday, July 20, 2013, 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. WYOMING, MI - Teressa Ann Newton (Harwood), age 50, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. She was born in Hastings, on November 14, 1962, the daughter of Dwight Newton and Mary (Kettle) Earl. Teressa attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1980. She married Brian Harwood on July 28, 2000. Teressa did child care in her home for several years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, riding motorcycle, and camping. Teressa was also a member of the Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by her father, Dwight Newton. Teressa is survived by her husband, Brian Harwood of Wyoming; mother, Mary and Paul Earl of Hastings; sisters, Michelle and Mark Colbath and Jenee and Eric Phillips of Hastings; grandparents, Carroll and Edith Newton of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, to be used to establish a memorial garden for Teressa. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Baltimore Township Hall. Pastor Gary Newton will officiate the service. A luncheon will be served after the memorial service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Jordy Cole Haney, age 28, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Freeport, walked into the arms of his Lord on July 4, 2013. Jordy was born on December 3, 1984 in Grand Rapids, son of Max and Coni Haney. He attended Ionia High School, graduating with honors. Jordy was a young man with incredible memory skills. If Jordy met you once, he never forgot you, even remembering details like facts about your family, your work schedule or your phone number. He loved trivia, watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and playing dice with friends and neighbors. Jordy had cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis, but never let his disability get in his way. He had a power wheelchair at the age of 5 and was on the top physically disabled sports teams in the state. He was a proud member of the Grand Rapids Eagles for 18 years and also a member of the Ionia Trailblazers. He loved that long weekend every year in May when he and his fellow athletes would compete at MSU. The event was called the CP/LA Victory Games and was designed for people with physical and spinal disabilities. He could play a mean game of boccia, his favorite sport. Always and forever a true MSU fan. Jordy loved dogs, his favorites were his Jack Russell terrier, Toby, and a Golden Lab, Nelson. He also loved to paint and had pictures displayed at Art Prize and the Ionia Free Fair. He loved country music and attended the B93 Birthday Bash when it was in Ionia. He would arrive as a stranger to so many, but leave as their friend. Jordy also loved Jimmy Buffet music, which he laughingly referred to as "Happy Music." Known for being a prankster, he liked playing small but mischievous tricks on employees he was close to at the home he lived at for two years in Grand Rapids, the Spectrum Nursing and Rehab Center on Fuller. Picnics were also something he really enjoyed. Jordy enjoyed going to Thornapple Valley Church, especially to a Bible study group with his sister, Audri. His very favorite thing to do was just to spend time with family and friends. His smile was very contagious. We called it "The Magic" and he spread that magic around his family and everyone he met for all of his life. Any memorial contributions can be made to the family to help cover final expenses. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Paul Woodman, Lucille Price, Max Claude Haney, and an infant brother, Jason Carl Gillons. Surviving are his parents, Max and Coni Haney of Freeport; his sisters, Jodi (Dennis) Harwood of Howell, Audri Haney of Hastings; a special niece and nephew, Jena Harwood of Ionia and Luke Harwood of Howell; grandmother, Janet Haney of Montgomery, TX; and other aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a Celebration of Life from 14 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Freeport Community Center in his hometown, Freeport. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody.” Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brian Teed and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group and Wednesday Midweek Programs will returnin September. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. returns in September. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, July 21 - Summer Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00. No Sunday School. July 21 - Middle School Cookie Bake 12-3 .m.; Men & Women AA 7 p.m. July 22 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. July 22-25 - Pastor’s Vacation. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org For information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Eunice Dale Higdon Priddy NASHVILLE, MI - Eunice Dale Higdon Priddy, age 88, of Nashville, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Eunice was born in Streeter, ND on June 22, 1925, the daughter of George and Virginia (Bell) Higdon. She attended Nashville High School, graduating in 1943. Eunice married Lloyd Priddy on May 29, 1944 in Norfolk, VA. Eunice joined the Eau Galle Art League in Florida in 1961. She remained very active in the league until they moved back to Michigan in 1968. Eunice taught art lessons to many people in the area until this last year, when she quit for health reasons. She was well known for her beautiful paintings. Eunice was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia Higdon; brothers, John C. Higdon, Victor Higdon, Myron Higdon; and sister, LaDuska (Nathan) Sheldon. Eunice is survived by her husband of 69 years, Lloyd Priddy of Nashville; daughters, Dale Ann (Phillip) Thompson of Nashville and Deidra Bryans of Hastings; son, Dennis (Patricia) Priddy of Nashville, sister, Doris (Jerry) Callen of Melbourne, FL; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Dale and Phil Thompson’s home from 1 until 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Lloyd Priddy. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Darlene Rae Vanderwood MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Darlene Rae Vanderwood, of Middleville, passed away July 12, 2013 in Middleville. Darlene was born December 30, 1935 in Freeport, the daughter of Ray and Wilmina (Troyer) Wieland. Darlene enjoyed genealogy and helping organize things for the Freeport Alumni Association. She was a member of Hope Church of the Brethren and Michigan Post Polio Network. Darlene is survived by her children, Terry L. (Jamie) Williams, Steven L. (Brenda) Williams and Ray J. (Denise Jones) Vanderwood; grandchildren, Suzanne, Julie, Chase, Alex, Tyler, Chelsea and Kristen; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry and Ray; sisters, Iris, Wilma and Lola. A memorial service was conducted Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport. Memorial contributions to Hope Church of the Brethren will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Darlene's family. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH N: 8 M: 9 6 5 2 L: 9 7 5 K: A K 8 7 5 WEST EAST N: A 9 3 2 M: K 10 7 3 L: Q K: J 10 9 6 N: K J 10 7 6 M: 8 4 L: A 10 8 4 2 K: 2 SOUTH: N: Q 5 4 M: A Q J L: K J 6 3 K: Q 4 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead: JK ATV fire nearly lights up evening sky The Hastings Fire Department was able to contain a Tuesday evening fire to an all-terrain vehicle stored in a vacant hay barn at 650 W. Carlton Center Rd. No report of damages to the vehicle, the barn, or the property was available at press time. (Photos by Elden Shellenbarger) SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Ah, the great outdoors. With sunny weather, green trees, blooming flowers, and fresh air, many have already flocked to the outdoors to spend as many hours as they can before autumn leads way to winter. If you have Social Security business to tend to when you’re not tending to your lawn, that’s no reason to ditch the outdoors. You don’t have to drive to and wait in an office — you can handle much of your Social Security business from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, wherever you may be. Let’s say you’re enjoying a camping trip — but brought your tablet along to stay connected. Your wife mentions she hasn’t gotten her Social Security Statement this year, and you remind her that she can get it online after creating a my Social Security account available at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. In a few moments, you both are reviewing your Statements together and dreaming about your future retirement years — with precision — as you gaze at the stars. Perhaps you’re at the baseball game with your uncle, your team just hit a home run, and after your cheering subsides he reminds you that you were supposed to look into a Social Security question for him. Simply pull out your smartphone and search our frequently asked questions at www.socialsecurity.gov/faq. Imagine yourself vacationing on the beach. Fresh from a swim, you’re sunbathing on a lounge chair with a cool lemonade. It hits you: this is where you want to be! You have your years in, so what are you waiting for? Just exchange your beach book for your tablet and you can apply for retirement benefits from the very place you want to spend your retirement. Whether you’re at the beach, in the park, or enjoying the wilderness, as long as you have an Internet connection, you can do business East Pass Pass Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® Robin M. Welton David M. Muilenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 49058 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com David M. Muilenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Norah Elyse, born at Pennock Hospital on July 2, 2013 at 3:47 p.m. to Brandy Walser and Lance Eaton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Jacob Russell, born at Pennock Hospital on July 3, 2013 at 7:28 p.m. to Brandon and Tiffany Moore of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Pearl Jean Urias, born at Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2013 at 2:36 p.m. to Brittany Urias of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** Davis Anthony Ross, born at Pennock Hospital on July 4, 2013 at 1:21 a.m. to Heidi George and John Deming of Kalamazoo. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. ***** Julio Alejandro, born at Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2013 at 5:20 p.m. to Julio MirandaGarcia and Lacey Miranda-Wells of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Morgan Jo, born at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 2013 at 2:55 p.m. to Steve and Rachel Ryan of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** Luke David, born at Pennock Hospital on July 8, 2013 at 8 a.m. to Cheryl and Trevor Yeary of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** David Edward, born at Pennock Hospital on July 8, 2013 at 6:18 a.m. to Ted Knuppenburg and Katie Harvath of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. West Pass Today’s column looks at a perennial problem in the bridge world. What do you do when you have a solid no trump opening hand, and everyone passes, and you are stuck with a one no trump contract? The question often arises about the change in the number of points needed for a one no trump opening bid. Most modern players have gone to the 15-17 high card points, no voids or singletons, and only one doubleton. A number of players ask why there is a change from the long-established 16-18 high card range. The response is often given this way: with the lower point range, there is the opportunity to bid more often as well as to more accurately describe your hand and your point count to your partner. Why not take the opportunity to bid and bid often? The dilemma then occurs if the one no trump bid is passed out. Then it becomes a battle between the defenders planning to set the contract, and the declarer hoping that his partner has something to help make the contract. Look and see what happened in today’s hand found at a local game recently. South with a balanced hand and the right range of 15 high card points elected to open with a 1NT bid. South’s partner had big help in clubs but not enough to go higher. North accordingly and rightly passed as did the defenders East and West. West with the lead chose the top of the club sequence hoping to make something happen in that suit. West chose the JK for her lead. South surveyed the lead and the dummy making a plan after thanking her partner, especially when she saw the strong clubs on the board. South could count four sure tricks: The AK, the KK, the QK, and the AM. The other three tricks would have to come from cards held in the South hand. It would not be an easy contract to make. Wanting to keep an entry in her hand, South called for the AK on the first trick, winning that first trick as planned. Next came a heart leading toward her hand, and she put up the JM, losing to the KM in the West hand. West returned the 10K driving out the KK on the board. South again kept the QK in her hand as an entry. East showed out on the second club, however, sending out an 8L as an attitude signal card. South chose a small diamond, and here East wisely played low in second position. The adage of “Second hand low” had proven its worth again. South put in the JL, and it lost to the singleton QL in the West hand. West had been counting clubs and knew that the QK was in the South hand. Here West led the 6K and even though the clubs on the board look like they could win the trick, South was caught with the QK in her hand. There was nothing more to be gained from the board. South had won the three club tricks so far, and she had two hearts ready to cash. South cashed the AM and the QM winning two more tricks. Five tricks in so far, but South still needed two more tricks to make her contract. South led the 4N hoping to make something happen. Something happened all right. West grabbed the AN, took the good 9K and the good 10M and exited with a small spade. East took the KN and the AL. North/South ended up a trick short for down 100 points. East/West with good defense together managed to take the necessary seven tricks to earn a positive score of 100 points. Could South have done something better to prevent the poor score for their side? Perhaps South could have taken the first club trick in her hand and taking the club lead into consideration might realize that West was leading from the top of a sequence of three touching cards. Leading a small club back toward the Ace and King of Clubs, West might have played low, and South could have chosen the 7K or the 8K for a cheap finesse. Those are postmortem thoughts, and in the play of the hand, there is little time to consider each and every alternative to making a good play. Sitting back and looking at four hands at once is a great advantage for a reader, but for the player, the plan you make at the beginning of the hand is the plan that you stick with during the rest of the play. Make a good plan at the beginning and plan out the way to get those seven tricks if you end up in a one no trump contract. ***** Bridge notes: “Learn Bridge in a Day” will be offered again in our area for those who want to learn a lot of bridge in one day. While no substitute for taking additional bridge classes, still it is an easy way to learn about bridge in one afternoon. The next class will be held at the Kalamazoo Bridge Center just off West Main in Kalamazoo on September 15, 2013. Consider alerting your friends who have always wanted to learn how to play bridge to take this opportunity. You will have new bridge partners before you know it. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) with Social Security online. Learn more — and do more — at www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Newborn Babies South 1NT 07632979 Bring the office outside North Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF® Robin M. Welton RIDING FOR A CAUSE On May 9, 2013, the children of Son-Shine Preschool rode their trikes and bikes to raise money for St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, as part of SonShine’s “sharing is caring” lesson. The week before the event, the children learned about St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the many children that are helped there. They learned about loving others as they would like to be loved and how donating money to St Jude’s would help ill children. We read stories of sharing and caring along with stories about safe driving and riding on the roads. Thankfully, the day was warm and sunny and all the children showed up for the ride. They donned their helmets, listened to the rules of the road, mounted their bikes and trikes and were off. As they rode, they had to stop for stop signs, railroad tracks and traffic lights; making sure to follow the proper rules of the road. The parents and friends that attended were our helpers and enforced those traffic rules; everyone had fun. After the ride, everyone celebrated with ice-cream sundaes and lots of water. It was a wonderful day and the children collected $699.00 for St Jude’s. We are very proud of them. Son-Shine Preschool is located at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 M-37 in Hastings, and is now enrolling children ages 3-5 years old for the fall. Please visit our website www.sonshinepreschool.com or call Miss Sheila 721-3889 or Miss Mary 953-6061, for more information. �Page 8 — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Summer celebration season has arrived. The Ionia Free Fair opens this week, on Friday, July 19, followed by next week’s Depot Day here in Lake Odessa on Saturday, July 27. The Antique Village in the floral building on the Ionia Fairgrounds’ Grand River banks will have daily demonstrations and entertainment. On the afternoon of Depot Days, free entertainment will start with young dancers and continue with Jamie Rodriquez Band and more music. Bait Port is the new business added this summer on M-50 at the corner of Jordan Lake St. and Jordan Lake Ave. The building in which it is housed is a former upholstery shop. Earlier it had been a green vegetable business which also had that treat Mackinac Island fudge. Even earlier, the building had been a gasoline service station. The 58th annual Alethian Barbeque was held on Friday with a record attendance and also record sales for takeout meals. More than 400 total takeout meals were sold. The only hitch in the successful event came early when the barbeque truck from Indiana had not yet arrived and a phone call seeking his whereabouts turned up the news that the driver had already arrived in Lake Odessa, but did not find anyone waiting for him. A follow-up phone call confirmed the driver was town -at the fire station where he had expected the firemen to be there to meet him. Oops, wrong place. Once properly situated, the driver set up, though almost an hour late. The High’s barbeque service will be back when the Lakewood Lions Club host yet another wonderful chicken dinner at the Woodland Park as part of the Woodland Labor Day Homecoming celebration. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met on Saturday with speaker Derek Davis speaking on breaking down brick walls. Johnson St. lost one of its young men on Thursday with the death of Arthur Hayward III, current owner of the former Hausserman house. The Haywards had removed the highpointed roof of the house and replaced it with a second story and a new roof line configuration. Ionia’s Alyssa Desgranges recently graduated from the South Texas College of Law. The daughter of Darrell and Christine Desgranges, Alyssa is also the granddaughter of the late Glenn Desgranges, the former Lake Odessa chief of police. She will begin law practice in Houston after taking the Texas Bar exam this summer. The Hartzler Building on Fourth Ave. has a new coat of paint and floral plantings to beautify the premises. A Whitehall couple, James Hill and wife, came by appointment to visit the genealogy rooms at the Depot Complex where they met with local genealogy society members who assisted with the couple’s quest for information from the family’s time in Ronald Township during the 1850s. They also planned to visit St. Hermans Orthodox Church at Woodbury before concluding their quest at the Ionia County Courthouse on Thursday. While the Hills were visiting, the library also received genealogy search visits from seachers who came from Freeport and from Tennessee. Visits to the Museum Complex will become even easier -- a new, official blue sign has been posted on the Jordan lake Highway providing directions to it. The library could be in position to gain funds from the Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial organization that has offered to match any funds raised from the baked goods sale to be held in front of the library during the upcoming car show on Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. until noon. Another library fund raising event, the Red Neck Prom, will be held the night before, on Friday, Aug. 2 at the St. Edwards Family Center. Adults 21 and older are invited to a prom which will feature dinner with low country boiled dinner, a redneck appetizer, beverages, and then dancing. There will be lot of fun and games. Suggested dress is camo, plaid, flannel overalls, 1980s prom dresses, boots, beer can curlers, and duct tape outfits -- but, please, no Confederate flags. More details will appear later. EDWARD JONES What can All-Stars teach investors? This week, Major League Baseball’s AllStar game will be played at Citi Field in New York. If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll enjoy the annual gathering of the sport’s best players. And if you’re an investor, you may be able to take away some valuable lessons from the All-Stars — lessons that can prove valuable to you long after the game’s final out is recorded. So, what can you learn from the All-Stars? Here are a few of their traits: • Consistency — All-Star teams rarely include ballplayers who are having one great year amidst a mediocre career; typically, AllStar players perform well every season. As an investor, you also want to seek consistent performers — those investments that, year in and year out, are likely to meet their objectives, whether those are growth, income or a combination of both. Of course, in the financial world, there are no sure things, so just like the best ballplayers, any investment can have an “off year.” Still, by sticking with quality investment vehicles, you should be able to improve the overall performance consistency of your portfolio. • Ability to avoid “errors” — All-Star players (apart from pitchers) are typically superior hitters, but many of them also have superior defensive skills — which means they make few errors in the field. And as an investor, you will definitely want to avoid as many errors as possible, because these mistakes can be costly. Some of the most common “errors” are chasing after “hot” stocks (they may have already cooled off by the time you hear about them), investing too aggressively and investing too conservatively. • Durability — The Major League Baseball season is 162 games long, which means that, over the course of six months, ballplayers play almost every day. And since baseball is a physically demanding game, injuries are common — yet, many All-Stars seem to make it through the entire season without missing more than a few games. When you invest, you will need plenty of durability as well. Over the course of decades, you will see some bumps in the road — periods in which the financial markets are struggling. During these times, you may be tempted to take a “time out” from investing. But if you do, you could miss out on the beginning of a market rally. The best investors stay invested, through “up” and “down” markets, following a long-term strategy and keeping their focus on their goals. • Flexibility – Not surprisingly, most Major League Baseball players are big, strong men. However, in recent years, many ballplayers — like other professional athletes — have discovered that various types of training, including yoga, can greatly increase their flexibility, allowing them to reduce injuries and play more effectively. As an investor, you, too, need flexibility in the sense of being able to adjust your portfolio, as needed, in response to changes in your life or in your goals. As part of this flexibility, you need, among other things, enough liquidity in your accounts to take advantage of new investment opportunities as they arise. In all likelihood, you won’t be swinging a bat or throwing a ball in front of a national audience — but by following the above suggestions, you may be able to become an “allstar investor.” This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 37.23 +.96 AT&T 35.89 +.29 BP PLC 42.53 +.87 CMS Energy Corp 28.12 +.68 Coca-Cola Co 40.23 -.60 Conagra 36.76 +1.19 Eaton 66.50 -1.63 Family Dollar Stores 68.10 +4.18 Fifth Third Bancorp 18.86 +.06 Flowserve CP 55.18 -.60 Ford Motor Co. 16.59 -.24 General Mills 51.16 +1.62 General Motors 36.17 +1.25 Intel Corp. 24.24 +1.10 Kellogg Co. 66.31 +.38 McDonald’s Corp 100.89 +.90 Perrigo Co. 128.00 +1.65 Pfizer Inc. 28.69 +.33 Sears Holding 44.16 +.73 Spartan Motors 6.24 -.01 Spartan Stores 21.27 +.99 Stryker 68.67 +2.61 TCF Financial 15.38 +.03 Walmart Stores 77.37 +.33 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1292.82 $20.04 15,451 570M +44.81 +.80 +151 -75M Notice of Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll For Improvements to Gun Lake TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board has confirmed the Special Assessment Roll for improvements to Gun Lake. The Special Assessment Roll in the amount of $512,000 has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection and oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and contingencies over a fiveyear period (2014 to 2018). Said Special Assessment Roll and all assessments thereon are final and conclusive unless attacked in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of this notice. This notice is being published pursuant to Part 309 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, PA 451 of 1994, as amended. Gun Lake Improvement Board Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan 77579709 Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll And Directing the Collection of Special Assessments For Improvements to Gun Lake At a special meeting of the Gun Lake Improvement Board held at the Gun Lake Chapel on the 13th day of July, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: Lippert, Black, Perino, Kammeraad, DeYoung, Riehl, Medemar, and Yarger. ABSENT: Mead The following resolution was offered by member DeYoung and seconded by member Perino. WHEREAS, the Lake Board, after due and legal notice, has reviewed the Special Assessment Roll prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of certain lake improvements to Gun Lake against benefiting properties; and WHEREAS, the Lake Board deems said Special Assessment Roll to be fair and equitable; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Gun Lake Special Assessment Roll in the amount of $512,000 is hereby confirmed. 2. The assessments in said Special Assessment Roll shall be payable in five annual installments with the first installment of $102,400 to be due on December 1, 2013, and payable without penalty through February 14, 2014. Subsequent installments of $102,400 shall be due on or before the 1st day of December of each year thereafter and are payable without penalty through the 14th day of February of each year thereafter. 3. The assessments made in said Special Assessment Roll are hereby ordered and directed to be collected, and the Township Clerks of Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Martin, and Wayland Townships shall deliver said Special Assessment Roll to their respective Township Treasurers, with his/her warrant attached, commanding the treasurer to collect the assessments therein in accordance with the directions of the Lake Board, and the treasurer is directed to collect the amounts assessed as the same become due. ADOPTED: AYES: Riehl, DeYoung, Kammeraad, Perino, Black, Lippert, Yarger, and Medemar. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. I, Russ Yarger, secretary of said Gun Lake Improvement Board, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the lake board at a meeting held on the 13th day of July, 2013. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan 1976, as amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, this 13th day of July, 2013. Russ Yarger, Secretary 77579711 Gun Lake Improvement Board Public Land Auction The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted real estate at public Auction on July 30th, 2013: Barry & Ionia. The Auction will be held at The Ionia County ISD, 2191 Harwood Rd., Ionia, MI 48846. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. 77579286 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To Consider Request to Establish Industrial Development District Pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1974, as amended, the Charter Township of Hastings has been requested by Mensch Manufacturing, LLC to approve an Industrial Development District. The District is described as the entirety of parcel # 08-06-029-047100. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S 22.5 AC N 32.5 AC W + E + NE + SEC 29 T3N R8W NWLY OF HWY. EX PARCEL NE + BEG PT E 1322.50 FT, TH S1*101’W 795FT, TH S00*15’W 580.19 FT FR N + POST FOR POB; TH S89*45’E 381FT, TH S0*15’W 353.21FT, TH N89*45’W 201.30FT, TH N17*14’30”W 50FT, TH S72*45’30’W 155FT TO ROW LI M-37, TH NWLY 35.32FT AL CUR LFT 8644.42 FT RAD CHD BEARS N26*58’W 35.30 FT, TH NO*15’E 321.42FT TO POB EX COM INT OF E&W + LI OF SEC 29 WITH C/L OF M-37 FOR POB, TH N26*38’W 553.7FT, TH N89*52’E 56FT TO ROW LINE M-37, TH N26*39’W 165 FT TO POB, TH S26*38’E 165FT, TH N89*52’E 419.3 FT, TH NO*05’30”E 310FT, TH S89*52’W 345FT, TH S 85FT, TH SWLY TO POB. 15.8 A +/- (01T) Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Hastings Charter Township Will hold a special public hearing on July 23, 2013, at 7:00 PM at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Rd, Hastings, MI 49058, to hear comments and consider the request to establish an Industrial Development District. The applicant, representatives of affected taxing units, and other interested parties are welcome to comment at the hearing. Anita S. Mennell Township Clerk 06816814 Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Stalagmites speak of climate history By Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Caves fascinate people. I visited Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico as a kid when my family was on a summer vacation. Maybe that early exposure to the wonders of what geologic processes can do helped influence my decision to study natural science in college. With any luck, you’ve been in a big cave at some point and maybe you’ve exposed a kid or two to the wonders of these sometimes enormous holes in the rocky rind of our planet. Some of the interesting features of certain caves are the column-like attributes that hang down from the ceiling and are built up from the floor. Stalactites (the objects hanging from the ceiling) and stalagmites (the complementary columns going up from the floor) grow slowly. Humans have known of their existence since time immemorial, but it’s only in recent years we’ve realized they have a story about climate to tell us. Here’s the scoop about how cave features speak to certain abrupt changes in climate. As reported recently in Science Express, researchers led by a team at the Georgia Institute of Technology studied four stalagmites from Borneo. The stalagmites are made of calcite, a relatively soft mineral made of calcium, carbon and oxygen. (If you’ve ever played around with mineral identification, you will remember calcite as the crystal that bubbles vigorously with gas when you drop a little dilute acid on it.) It’s estimated that the stalagmites in Borneo grow at a rate of about three eighths of an inch every thousand years. Stalactites and stalagmites grow in caves because the rainwater of a region penetrates the ground, dissolving a little bit of mineral matter as it moves. When it gets to a cave, the water drips down from the ceiling and onto the floor of the cavern. Just a little at a time, minerals like calcite are precipitated as a solid when the water evaporates a smidgen. Over the ages, features like stalactites and stalagmites can become very large. The ones in Borneo grew over the course of 100,000 years. What’s especially interesting about the Borneo stalagmites is that the calcite in them has variations in the oxygen atoms found in the calcite. Different oxygen atoms on Earth have different atomic weights. The differences in the oxygen weights in the stalagmites reflect different oxygen atoms in the groundwater of an area. That, in turn, is a function of variations in oxygen weights of rainwater that fell in Borneo over millennia. The researchers investigating the stalagmites cut them lengthwise in half. They then took small samples at the center of the stalagmites less than an eighth of an inch apart. The samples represented 60 to 200 years of growth apiece. They show two things: the rainwater of Borneo was influenced by the rapid climate change patterns known from the North Atlantic and called Heinrich events. But the Borneo samples don’t show evidence of being influenced by a different set of rapid climate change events, those called the DansgaardOeschger oscillations. What’s important about the samples from Borneo is that we haven’t had much evidence about climate change from the tropics. We know a lot about natural climate change from studying ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica, but we’ve had much less clear evidence of climate variations from low latitude regions. Other turns in history show up in the stalagmites. They show changes in their oxygen weights when the mega-volcano in Indonesia at Lake Toba erupted around 75,000 years ago. Those were dark days throughout the region and weather was affected as shown by the stalagmite record. The take away lesson about the stalagmite record in the tropics is similar to what we see in the ice core records at the poles of the planet. We may well not like it, but climate is a fickle business. Change is woven into the warp and weft of Earth processes, and climate is always changing both in terms of precipitation and temperatures. In short we are riding a bucking bronco and we’ve recently added to the risks we face by perturbing the greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Hold onto your hats! Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — Page 9 Know your community in 1953, part 3 The following descriptions were published over several weeks in the Banner in 1953. The series was taken from a compilation by the chamber of commerce for a book it was preparing called “This is Hastings.” The dates after each entry indicate which issue of the Banner the article was published. ***** Hastings Living Conditions March 12, 1953 Hastings total dwelling units number 1,995 of which 100 percent are occupied. The average monthly rental for a seven room home is $55. This group of homes are older homes. A five room home of recent construction rents for $60 to $70 a month. The average selling price of a seven room home is $8,000 for an older home and $12,000 to $14,000 for a new home. Of the total homes in Hastings 84.6 percent are owner occupied. It might be said that housing in Hastings is crowded at the present time. However, there are homes for sale and new ones being built. In the past 12 months, 35 homes have been built or are under construction. Since 1940, 222 homes have been built. This new construction takes in both the city area and outlying areas. There is plenty of available space for home construction and lots cost from $800 to $2,500. Hastings is blessed with many community facilities and services as follows: Hotels 2, 32 and 22 rooms; Tourist Cabins, 9, 20 beds; Trailer Parks, 2, 25 camps; Eating Places, 16, 500 seats; Drive-In Restaurants 2, 120 cars; Hospitals, 1, 61 beds; Churches, 14 3500 members; Theaters 2, 750 seats; Drivein Theater 1, 230 cars; Public Libraries, 1, 30,000 volumes; Public Parks, 3, 20 acres; Elementary Schools, 3, 1,078 Students; St. Rose Catholic Elementary, 1, 131 Students; Vocational Training: High school, Vocational Agriculture, Vocational Machine Shop, Office Training (commercial), Co-operative Occupational & Apprentice Training. The community has eight physicians (city), 4 Physicians (County), 2 Full Time Firemen, 12 Grocery Stores, 4 Furniture Stores, 3 Variety Stores, 2 Laundries, 10 Home Laundries, 4 Drug Stores, 6 Policemen, 4 Hardware Stores, 3 Department Stores, 8 Apparel Stores, 12 Appliance Stores, 4 Dry Cleaning Establishments, 5 Dentists, 3 Osteopaths, 5 County Veterinarians, 2 Chiropractors. ***** Farm & Natural Resources March 26, 1953 Barry County has 576 square miles of area, a total of 368,640 acres of which 78 percent is farm land; 275-640 acres divided into 2,390 farms with an average value of $10,268 per farm. Actual cropped land aside of pasture is 130,144 acres. On this land there is an average of 28,072 acres of wheat, a cash crop raised each year or a total of 700,000 bushels. 26,969 acres of corn or 1,300,000 bushels; 23,279 acres of oats or 1,110,000 bushels; 12,269 acres of Alfalfa hay; 8,290 bushels of red clover seed. Except for feeding to stock and some feed grinding, none of this is processed in this county. In addition to the above, Barry County is an important dairyland having average number of cows, including heifers with calf, of 13,380 ... Forest products will average about 29 acres to the farm in southern Michigan. This includes Barry County, it being no exception, still has plenty of good timber such as maple, oak, elm, ash, beach and popple and a scattering of pine. There are several portable saw mills operating in Barry County and some of these have been operating for years processing the matured timber into lumber for barns and other buildings for the farm and elsewhere. Barry County is fortunate in being well represented by the Dept. of Conservation, namely, the Fish division, Game division, Parks division and last but not least to help protect the county’s resources is the Field Administration or Law Enforcement division, with the enforcement of game and fish laws, which also has the responsibility of the prevention, detection and suppression of forest fires. They maintain at Yankee Springs a large amount of small tools, such as back pumps, shovels and axes; also heavy equipment, including trucks, tractors, jeeps and a fire truck known as an O.C.D. pumper with 1000 ft. of 2 1/2”hose and 1000 ft. of 1 1/2 inches hose. They have a full time fire officer whose job it is to maintain this equipment and suppress fires in the county. George A. Sumner, Conservation Dept. ***** Police Department April 2, 1953 The Hastings Police force is composed of a chief and five patrolmen. Three officers are on duty during the day and three on duty at night, providing Hastings with around-theclock protection. Daytime assignments include one officer in charge of parking meters and the restricted parking areas throughout the City. Daytime assignments also include officers on traffic duty assisting school children across busy streets and answering complaints. The Chief of Police assigns a man or himself to the police office in the City Hall to receive complaints, keep records and other duties in addition to issuing operator’s licenses of which 50 to 70 a week are issued. The police department has a two-way radio PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on August 7, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by David Johnson, 15686 Rich Lane, Hickory Corners, MI 49060, for a variance for the construction of an addition to a non-conforming dwelling beyond the maximum extent of 30% of the existing dwelling pursuant to section 6.19 “Exception to non-conforming use expansion” and a reduced side yard setback pursuant to section 6.17 “Non-Conforming Lots of Record.” The subject property is 15686 Rich Lane, Hickory Corners, MI 49069 – 08-12040-003-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. 2. A request by Lisa White 11350 Long Point Dr. Plainwell, MI 49080, seeking a variance from the side yard and rear yard setback requirement set forth in Section 4.20 “Accessory Buildings,” to allow for the construction of a detached garage. The subject property 11350 Long Point Dr. - 08-12-320-024-00, is located within the “R2” Residential District. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77579713 equipped cruiser which is in constant communication with the Sheriff’s office while patrolling the 38 miles of city streets. Rapid communication makes the car and officer available immediately for any emergency. The department also has a three-wheel motorcycle to provide more rapid checking of parking meters which carries tools and spare parts. The three-wheel motorcycle is also used in checking restricted parking areas. The department also has a two-wheeled motorcycle which is used to control traffic and apprehend traffic violators and apprehend traffic violators during the summer months. The night force includes three officers. Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. two men are on duty. Before 10 p.m. and after 4 a.m. one officer is on duty. Night officers are charged with all regular police duties and in addition check the doors of every place of business at least twice every night and patrol the city constantly, covering over 100 miles a night enforcing traffic laws, watching for fires, answering various complaints, etc. Through the short-wave radio and the fine cooperation with the Barry County Sheriff’s department, the officers in the Police car can be reached in a moment. At night Sheriff’s officers can answer the city police phone as well as their own and relay calls to the officers on duty. This fine cooperation which is (To be continued) LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting July 9, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Pledge and roll call Seven board members present, 7 guests attended Industrial Development District Hearing on July 23, 2013 Cemetery Rules Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 8:38 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by 77579726 Jim Brown – Supervisor NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Trust Estate of Rose M. Otto (“Decedent”) Date of Decedent’s Birth: August 1, 1926. Name of Trust: Rose M. Otto Trust dated September 8, 1995. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, Rose M. Otto, who lived at 5691 Whitneyville, Middleville, Michigan 49333, died June 22, 2013. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that all claims against Decedent’s trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to John R. Otto, Trustee, 3880 Blackhawk Drive, Grandville, Michigan 49418, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. James A. Wesseling (P-40226) WESSELING & BRACKMANN P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 John R. Otto 3880 Blackhawk Drive 77579689 Grandville, Michigan 49418 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Robert A. Hamblin, Jr. to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 at Document Number 1108640 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $47,776.62. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: Located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan: PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 229 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 185 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST THEREON 229 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF BEING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. Which has the address of: 14999 Enzian Road, Plainwell, MI 49080. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: June 10, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579443 (269) 382-3703 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Muriel F. Sutter Revocable Trust dated December 3, 2010. Date of Birth: May 22, 1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Muriel F. Sutter, died June 1, 2013 leaving the above trust entitled “Muriel F. Sutter Revocable Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Debora Monroe within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 9, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Debora Monroe 7180 Hagar Road STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13026427 DE Estate of Timothy Allen Greene, Deceased. Date of birth: 05/11/1970. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Timothy Allen Greene, died 04/27/2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Grace M. Greene, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/12/2013 James B. Ford P26997 119 North Church Street, Suite 202 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 342-9900 Grace M. Greene 11932 Buckley Road Plainwell, MI 49080 77579691 664-5373 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Shannon Joel Hill and Shela M. Moser, both single, joint tenants rights of survivorship, not tenants in common to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2007 and recorded September 25, 2007 in Instrument # 20070925-0002407 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Twelve Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($130,512.33) including interest 9.834% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 8, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 220 feet of the following described parcel: The South 500 feet of the East 800 feet of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of section 33, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, subject to a public highway over the South 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as 7363 Huff Rd, Bellevue MI 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/11/2013 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 8445123 Our File No: 12-73565 (07-11)(08-01) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jed Brisco and Jaime L. Brisco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2003 and recorded September 22, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113745, and Loan Modification Agreement Recorded On 04/26/2013 in Document Number 2013-005549, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by EverBank by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 96/100 Dollars ($80,996.96) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 1210 and 1211 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 11, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-007669 06816800 (07-11)(08-01) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny R. Daugherty, A Single Person, original mortgagor(s), to National Bank of Hastings, Mortgagee, dated November 1, 2002, and recorded on November 23, 2002 in instrument 1092225, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PHH Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred EightySix and 08/100 Dollars ($63,486.08). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 50 feet of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feet of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly's Addition No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 94. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406008F02 77579530 (07-04)(07-25) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne L. Cain, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2002, and recorded on May 31, 2002 in instrument 1081493, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 52/100 Dollars ($27,708.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Long View Point, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. 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Arnold Erb THE FAMILY OF Don Mathews wish to express our thanks and appreciation to family, friends, church family and neighbors for all the love, visits, cards and care shown. Most of all your prayers during this difficult time of Dons illness and death. A special thank you to Pennock Hospice and Homecare. Wife Donna, Vickie, Jimi, Gregg and Lyle and families Community Notices BARRY COUNTY HOME Improvement and HOME Programs are requesting licensed and insured general contractors from Barry County to contact Marilyn Smith at (734)341-1866 SWIM LESSONS: Red (phone) or by fax (269)798Cross, contact Lee 5903 for homeowner/home <rlee.christensen@gmail.co buyer rehabilitation projects m> through the Michigan State Housing Development AuDO YOU WANT QUALITY thority (MSHDA). An appliPRINTING at affordable cation and other specific prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at project information can be (269)945-9554. requested at the time of your contact. 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(Photo by Kari Johnson) TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH POLICE BEAT Meth lab discovered in back yard in Nashville Police were called to the 400 block of Lentz Street to investigate an unwanted female visitor Saturday, July 6 around 10:50 p.m. When the officer arrived, the 29 year old female was standing on the porch. The woman had two outstanding warrants. She was arrested and is lodged at the Barry County Jail. A subsequent search of the two bags the female had in her possession revealed one of the bags contained meth components. A tenant of the property advised officers she thought she could smell an odor of meth coming from the house. Michigan State Police and a Nashville police officer searched the house, but came up with nothing. A probable cause warrant was sought to search the property. An active meth lab generator was found in the backyard. Charges will be sent to the Barry County prosecutor’s office for operating and maintaining a meth lab. Samples were taken from the lab by MSP and sent to the crime lab for analysis. $ COST… 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 16th Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain___________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ Team Members Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2013 07632735 All that’s left standing of this portion of the home on England Drive are the charred structural remains. (Photo by Linda Boyce) By Linda Boyce The Evans family was reportedly planning Contributing Writer a memorial service this weekend for Evans’s Gun Lake residents watched in horror and husband, Jack, who died Feb. 28 at the Gun in worry as a home on England Drive was Lake home. engulfed in flames Wednesday, July 10. They The fire broke out shortly after 2 p.m. learned later that 81-year-old Emma Jane Michigan State Police said the initial 911 call Evans died in the blaze. came from Evans, but that there were compliAn autopsy Thursday revealed smoke cations in communication because she had a inhalation as the cause of death, according to hearing impairment. Barry County 911 mainMichigan State Police. tained an open line with the residence as more emergency calls about the fire came in. The home was located on England Drive on the south side of the Gun Lake in Orangeville Township. Orangeville Fire Chief Dan Boulter said the home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived. He said there was concern about other neighboring homes also catching fire from the extensive blaze. Boulter said the fire was especially difficult to battle because of the lack of fire hydrants in the area, high winds off the lake, narrow winding roads, and the homes being close together along the lake. Additional fire departments from Thornapple Township, Martin, Delton, and Prairieville also assisted. Wayland EMS was also at the scene. The Michigan State Police fire marshal was called to investigate the fire and Michigan State Police assisted at the scene. No cause of the blaze has been determined. State fire marshals said the fire does not appear suspicious at this time, but say it may have been smoking related. The extent of damage to the home may make it difficult to determine the origin of the blaze, according to investigators. A neighbor, Joan Steele, said she was at her home painting and decided to take a break. She noticed a puff of smoke coming from the Evans home a few homes away. Steele said she went to investigate and as she got closer realized the home was on fire. She said she saw thick black smoke coming from a kitchen window. She yelled “fire” and other neighbors came running. Neighbors said they began calling for Evans, but got no response from within the home. A jet skier came across the lake to the scene, according to witnesses. He told them he was a former firefighter and cautioned them against opening any doors to try and get into the home. He entered through a partially opened garage door, according to neighbors. Orangeville Township firefighters Matt Elkins and Amanda Boss made entry and removed Evans from the home within minutes of arriving. They were not able to revive her. Neighbors said they were fairly certain Evans was still in the home because one of them had seen her a couple of hours previous to the fire. Evans was reportedly using oxygen in the home and already had breathing difficulties. Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK • Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol K Ruddy, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to CitiMortgage, Inc. as successor in interest by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2002, and recorded on August 29, 2002 in instrument 1086505, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Ninety-Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($31,098.99). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 8, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods; thence South 60 rods; thence West 94 rods; thence North 60 rods to the place of beginning, EXCEPT Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods along the North Section line for place of beginning; thence South 209 feet; thence West 417 feet; thence North 209 feet; thence East 417 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426986F01 06816725 (07-11)(08-01) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Theresa A. Priest, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2003, and recorded on November 12, 2003 in instrument 1117431, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety and 33/100 Dollars ($66,790.33). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at point of the North line of section 12, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 1058.75 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section; thence South 00 degees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 208.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 252.78 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, said West line also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds West 208.75 feet along said West line to said North line of section 12; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds East 252.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements for public Highway Purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Moe Road and over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Parmalee Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426771F01 77579560 (07-04)(07-25) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Farmer and Tina Farmer, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2007, and recorded on May 2, 2007 in instrument 1180009, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($149,922.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 25, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel if Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described as: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East 417.42 feet along the South line of said Section 28; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 31 Seconds West 417.42 feet parallel with said South line; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 45 Seconds West 417.42 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 27, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #424925F01 77579480 (06-27)(07-18) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley J. Thompson, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation doing business as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007, and recorded on September 12, 2007 in instrument 200709120001933, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($26,841.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 224 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan And Lot No. 68 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. And Lots 225 and 226 of plat of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof being a subdivision of a part of the North one-half of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Subject to all restrictions and easements of record. and Lots No. 69 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425594F01 77579524 (07-04)(07-25) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jerry L. Allen and Dawn I. Allen, Husband and Wife to Member First Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2010 and recorded April 2, 2010 in Instrument # 201004020003501 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($98,980.74) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 15, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof, also the Easterly portion of Lots 27 and 28 of said Plat described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Plat of Long Beach, thence Westerly 39.51 feet along the Northerly line of said Lot 27, thence Southerly to a point on the Southerly line of Lot 28 of said Plat which is 60.25 feet Westerly along the Southerly line of said Lot 28 from the Southeasterly corner thereof, thence Easterly 60.25 feet Easterly along Southerly line of said Lot 28 from the Southeasterly corner thereof, thence Northerly along Easterly line of said Lots 27 and 28, 106 feet to place of beginning; EXCEPT the South 40 feet of Lot 63 and except the South 25 feet of Lot 28, being part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 9616 S. M 37 Hwy, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/18/2013 Member First Mortgage, LLC Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-84151 (0718)(08-08) 77579741 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J. Jonker, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 28, 2005, as Instrument No.: 1143335, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $184,739.96 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on August 22, 2013, 1:00 pm local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 237.58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 965.21 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, 377.95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 396.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1,564.12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 890.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 75.00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD, AND THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. Tax Identification Number: 08-13020-008-40 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Mortgagors will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. July 11, 2013 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 (07-18)(08-15) 77579683 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Santana, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Greenlight Financial Services its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on May 20, 2008 in instrument 20080520-0005372, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2007-B, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series INABS 2007-B under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated June 1, 2007 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Three and 10/100 Dollars ($65,253.10). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 15, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 Block 11 H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425282F01 06816925 (07-18)(08-08) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by NANCY V. HOMRICH, a single woman, 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to NUUNION CREDIT UNION now known as LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION, 15800 N. HAGGERTY ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170, Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 16, 2009, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Barry County on FEBRUARY 5, 2010, in INSTRUMENT NO. 201002050001078, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 57/100THS ($28,698.57) DOLLARS with interest thereon at 5.90% per annum including attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 1, 2013, AT 1:00 P.M. Local Time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Courthouse, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, aforesaid, on said mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: Commencing at the South 1 / 4 post of Section 29, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence North along the North-South 1 / 4 line of said Section, 1417.10 feet; thence South 33 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds, East 517.84 feet to the centerline of Welcome Road; thence North 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, East along said centerline, 664.48 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 27 degrees, 31 minutes, 00 seconds, West 378.01 feet; thence North 30 degrees, 44 minutes 31 seconds, West 497.05 feet; thence North parallel with said North-South 1 / 4 1ine, 475 feet more or less to the East-West 1 / 4 line of said Section; thence Easterly along said East-West 1/4 line, 320 feet more or less to a point which lies Westerly 600 feet from the Northeast corner of the West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of said Section 29; thence Southeasterly, 1140 feet more or less to a point on the centerline of Welcome Road, which lies South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West 310 feet from the intersection of said centerline with the East line of said West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 29; thence South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West along said centerline to the place of beginning. More commonly known as: 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 Harper Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 677579491 27-13 (06-27)(07-25) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William L. Currier, a Married Man and Stephenie K. Currier, his Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2001 and recorded September 6, 2001 in Instrument # 1066046 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, by assignment dated May 22, 2013 and recorded June 3, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-007063 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($56,077.98) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 15, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block B, Pleasant Shores Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, with right of ingress and egress to adjoining canal or waterway on condition that the said waterway be kept clear of weeds, debris and open to use and benefit by riparian lot owners. Also the South 15 feet of Lot 7 of Block B, Pleasant Shores Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. Commonly known as 943 Williams Drive, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/18/2013 Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-82776 (07-18)(08-08) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. Allerding, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003 and recorded June 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107357, and Judgment Recorded On 06/18/2012 in Document Number 2012-001294, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 36/100 Dollars ($136,497.36) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 25, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Description: Parcel B (4.66 Acres. more or less)That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 1529.65 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 424.49 feetalong said North line to an intermediate traverse line along the Westerly shoreline of the Little Thornapple River; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds West 33.00 feet along said traverse line; thence South 08 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 256.29 feet; thence South 43 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 201.25 feet along said Traverse line to the South line of the North 430.00 feet of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds West 601.72 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 50 seconds East 430.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including that land lying Easterly of said traverse line and Westerly of the centerline of the Little Thornapple River. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 27, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-005235 77579507 (06-27)(07-18) �Page 12 — Thursday, July 18, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Senior Day at the Fair rocked the COA building George Guilford gets double-teamed for a blood pressure and blood sugar test by Thornapple Manor staffers Kellie Benschoter (left) and Darnell Pacillo. Crowds fill the seats inside the Barry County Commission on Aging community room during the Barry County Fair’s Day program which was moved to that venue due to weather conditions Tuesday. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Mindful of the expressions of gratitude from senior citizens last year on moving Senior Day at the Fair to the Barry County Commission on Aging building when dangerous heat levels struck, COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington made the decision Monday morning to move the event into the air-conditioned COA building and set about notifying vendors and media outlets. The most salient feature of Senior Day at the Fair is its intergenerational character, including senior citizens, sons and daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a very young baby who might even have been a great-great grandchild. More than 150 people gathered in the meeting room and the dining room while the COA’s adult day care center provided an activity for its clients. Vendors representing a range of health care providers from legal to hospital, nursing homes, home care, and medical equipment services were in abundance. Any legal adult present could get blood pressure and glucose checks. It should be noted that not all the activity around displays of information about mobility devices was for seniors; there was an assortment of the not-yet-seniors with canes and crutches reflecting the consequences of weekend activities. A local law firm provided information on elder law and a nonprofit group explained the conservator services it offered without charge to those who could not pay for them. Mental health and substance abuse services were rep- resented. Barry County United Way, which provides much funding for many services, was also present. Door prizes and favors were plentiful; a big hit as the room filled to capacity were the hand-fans provided by the COA. The biggest problem for the COA was getting people to take a seat so the official program could begin. People were having a wonderful time greeting each other, exchanging local news and news of those who were not present, and visiting with vendors, so it took a few minutes to get the crowd settled so they could be formally welcomed. Pennington welcomed the audience, saying that she was glad to see that so many were able to come to the event. Aware that the atmosphere was not quite the same as the fairgrounds – no dust, no cotton candy, no mosquitoes, no animals – she urged the audience, "Go out to the fair later in the day when it is cooler." She introduced guest speaker, Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way, saying, "She is wearing her fire hat today." Lt. Lani Forbes, of the Freeport Fire Department, noted that fire services have changed immensely and will continue to change. It seems that modern fire departments can be reached by phone, use the Internet, and can respond to cell phones with one proviso: Be prepared to tell them the name of the county from which the call is coming. "The big green reflective sign is one of the most important safety items a homeowner can Before and after the featured presentation on personal safety, Barry County seniors had an opportunity to meet with vendors and representatives from various agencies in and around the county who serve the senior community. J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 3rd, 2013 at Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start — Cash Prizes — $75.00 per person First… 400 • Legends Division… 300 includes: greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. $ $ 3 Blind Draws… 100 each $ Closest to the pin - Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table. The Thornapple Valley Strings entertain those who attended Senior Day at the fair which was moved to the COA due to extreme heat at the Barry County Fair. have,” Forbes said. “Put the sign on a post in the middle of your yard; don't put it on your mailbox, if the mailbox is across the street from your house." She continued with other home safety tips: Have a plan for escape in case of fire; smoke detectors are available from local fire departments and departments will install them; keep doorways unblocked; keep clutter to a minimum; bedrooms should have smoke detectors; replace old extension cords; keep the areas around appliances, furnaces, dryers, and water heaters free of materials. Above all don't go back into the house when there is a fire. Much to the amusement of the audience, she told a story about a fire, where the resident persisted in going back into the building while firefighters were trying to control the fire. After sending a fireman in to pull him back out for the third time, the chief asked why he kept going back in. It seems he had a six-pack in the refrigerator and wanted to drink a beer while he watched the firemen put out the fire. Acting as master of ceremonies, she introduced Phyllis Fuller, director of the Barry County Dispatch Center, the providers of 911 services. "Don't be afraid to call 911,” Fuller said. “If there is any doubt in your mind about whether or not your situation is an emergency, call 911. We ask you to stay on the line; someone else is getting the help you need organized while we are asking you questions so responders know what they will encounter." She also urged seniors to learn how to use cellphones . Forbes also introduced Jim Yarger, emergency coordinator for Barry County, saying that tornados, snow storms and other weather events also create emergencies. Yarger, who is also the chief of the Freeport Fire Department, held up a small, all-hazard radio and said it is the best source for emergency information about weather events. The radios can be set for local events. He also said the Red Cross has a free app for smart phones that provides a tornado alert. He recommended that everyone have a kit prepared for emergencies; the kit should include prescriptions. Kits containing food and water should be prepared for pets. Forbes wound up the presentation, repeating, "Don't be afraid to call 911." She also urged seniors to avoid allowing strangers to enter their homes. Touching on the subject of the numerous scams aimed at seniors, she urged them to wait. The infamous grandchild scheme, she said, could be dealt with by calling the grandchild or the child's parents. Nothing, she said, would be lost by waiting until morning to respond. “The bottom line is to trust your instincts." The event concluded with music and lunch. Barry County Commission on Aging executive director Tammy Pennington warms up the crowd at the COA with a few jokes about the heat after the Barry County Fair’s annual Senior’s day was moved to the COA community room because of the high heat and humidity Tuesday. LEGENDS… Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton, Jeff Simpson, Jack Longstreet, Denny O’Mara, Michael Murphy, 2013 Legend Bill Wallace. To sign up please call... Nancy Schoessel at 269-945-2742 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 07633002 Barry County United Way executive director Lani Forbes talks to seniors about personal safety such as how to avoid telephone and Internet scams and more. Barry County United Way executive director Lani Forbes surprises Barry County Commission on Aging executive director Tammy Pennington by leading the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to Pennington. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-07-25.pdf 43fe3fc3382bcbef9abeabf6ffe82487 PDF Text Text Delton cuts staff to balance budget Is school consolidation the best answer? Club raises funds to refurbish rec center See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 30 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 25, 2013 County navigates troubled NEWS waters on swan issue BRIEFS Callton to host fracking discussion State Rep. Mike Callton is inviting area residents to a town hall meeting Monday, July 29, to discuss the process and use of fracking in Michigan, as well as environmental concerns to be considered. Callton, R-Nashville, will be joined by representatives from Michigan Oil and Gas Producers, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Michigan Environmental Council. The meeting is free and open to the public and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. The panel will speak about the history of fracking and its current utilization for providing natural gas. Comments and questions from the audience will be encouraged. by Doug VanderLaan Editor To some, they’re “aesthetically beautiful,” to others, they’re “feathered drones.” Both sides in the divisive debate over mute swans, however, had to acknowledge there’s likely to be fewer of the waterfowl following action taken by the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. Acting on information received from a July presentation by wildlife biologist Sara Schaefer, along with public comments of nine concerned citizens, and in some cases based on their own experiences, commissioners voted 5-2 to request the assistance of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to implement a mute swan elimination program for a five-year period beginning Aug. 1. The action makes Barry County the first county in the state to allow the DNR access to any county lake for the purpose of mute swan population control. A key addition to the original resolution would allow townships, on a two-thirds majority vote, to opt out of the program if they take such action within 60 days of Tuesday’s approved resolution. Life-changing home work “They’re feathered drones, and there’s more evil there than you see.” Rick Moore “They’re feathered drones, and there’s more evil there than you see,” said Rick Moore, who blames mute swans, a non-native species whose population has ballooned to over 15,000 birds in the state, for chasing away wildlife, including the native and favored trumpeter swan. “In the story, the ugly ducking grows into a swan, but not a mute swan.” Moore’s observation, like those of four other public commenters who endorsed mute swan population control, was based largely on scientific evidence cited by the DNR that mute swans are one of the world’s most aggressive waterfowl. Nicole Wood, a Hastings native studying See SWANS, page 5 Backpack program seeks donations Hastings City Bank is partnering with Barry County United Way to provide backpacks and school supplies to Barry County children in kindergarten through 12th grades who need additional support for the coming school year. Last year, 381 children received school supplies and a backpack, which was a 71 percent increase over the previous year. Local businesses, groups and individuals are invited to help by donating any of the following items: new backpacks, notebooks, scissors, folders, pencils, pencil boxes, calculators, colored pencils, colored markers, glue sticks, highlighters or construction paper. The supplies will be organized and distributed by employees of Hastings City Bank and Coleman Insurance Agency. Donations may be made until Thursday, Aug. 29, at any Hastings City Bank branch, Coleman Insurance Agency, the village hall and Bradford White Corporation in Middleville, or the United Way office in Hastings. Distribution will take place the week of Aug. 29 to families referred by local agencies such as the department of human Services, Kinship Care, CASA for Kids and Barry County Cares, Inc. For more information about donating or receiving a backpack, call Barry County United Way, 269-9454010. Fresh Food Initiative changes location for week Due to an event at Hastings First United Methodist Church Wednesday, July 31, the Fresh Food Initiative distribution will be at the Church of the Nazarene, located at 1716 N. Broadway. The distribution will return to First United Methodist Church Wednesday, Aug. 7. For more information, call Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. Sydny Hoffman holds the ladder while her teammate Lauren Trautwein reaches for a paint roller handed to her by chaperone Megan Cheyne. Group Cares volunteers repairing homes, inspiring community End of the day A 4-H exhibitor leads her horse out of the barn and toward the show arena Saturday evening during the Barry County Fair. A variety of contests, from pleasure classes to barrel racing, took place throughout the week in the horse arena at the north end of the fairgrounds. Though numbers were down because temperatures were up, Barry County Fair Board President Dennis Redman said the 161st fair was a good one. See page 16 for more photos. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Volunteers came to Hastings to make a difference by painting houses, repairing roofs, porches and decks and installing wheelchair ramps on approximately 70 homes as part of the national Group Cares workcamp program, but, Tuesday afternoon, it was clear they were making a bigger difference than they intended. By Tuesday afternoon, stories were circulating about how the volunteer spirit was spreading throughout the community. “It’s only been a day and half, and already the stories are coming out like crazy — so many good things are coming from this,” said Steve Steward, music director at Hastings First United Methodist Church, one of the many local churches and organizations aiding Group Cares. “I heard story about how a woman — they weren’t working on her house but the houses on either side of hers — and she made sloppy Joes and invited both teams over for lunch.” Hastings Community Development Director John Hart witness the volunteer spirit firsthand. “I was at 438 E. Center [St.] — fabulous job, crew and owner — and a local landscape contractor, Arturo Gomez, swung by and gave a shout out about how nice the house was looking and how great it was that the volunteers were working all over town. He then gave the standard, ‘I have some work at home” joke,” said Hart. “I replied, ‘Maybe next year.’ Hart then remembered seeing a tree growing near the foundation of a house located at See VOLUNTEERS, page 2 New zoning approved for South Hanover Street by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The southeast side of Hastings may see some changes after the city council voted Monday evening to create a new zoning district along South Hanover Street, or M-37. The new zoning district, known as the B6 South Business District, along and near South Hanover Street to the city limits, will allow certain light industrial uses, as well as commercial and retail uses allowed in the B1, central business district, and the B-2, general business district, zones. The newly adopted ordinance also establishes regulations regarding minimum lot width, setbacks, parking, building design standards and more. Permitted uses in the new zoning district include indoor and outdoor recreation facilities such as miniature golf, bowling alleys, skating rinks or similar uses; mortuaries or funeral homes, retail building supply or equipment stores; retail nurseries and garden centers; printing, publishing and photocopy establishments; building contractors, such as painters, plumbers electrical, cement, heating and cooling and more; medical and dental laboratories; ambulance services, warehouses, storage or transfer buildings, truck terminals including maintenance facilities; light manufacturing, such as food preparation, textile mills, lumber and wood products, and more; wholesale establishments; research and development facilities; trade and industrial schools; tool and die manufacturers; utility or public service buildings; lumberyards; vehicle repair or body shops; or mini-warehouses or self-storage. In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council intern Courtney Rybiski for the organization to hold its annual roofsit in front of Second Hand Corners from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. • At the request of city resident Michelle Skedgell, directed staff to draft an ordinance to ban fireworks during certain hours the day before, day of, and day following national holidays. • Observed as Mayor Frank Campbell presented former Barry Area Chamber of Commerce director Dixie Stadel-Manshum and members of the Thornapple Garden Club with a proclamation in recognition of the Adopt-A-Corner program. • Accepted the donation of two sculptures, “Stone Harp” and “Enlightenment,” from the Thornapple Arts Council. • Authorized Campbell and City Clerk Tom Emery to sign a three-year lease agreement, expiring July 31, 2016, with Charles Ziny for the Fish Hatchery House, located at 1013 S. Green St. • Authorized Campbell and Emery to sign an amendment to the professional services agreement for United States Environmental Protection Agency grant funding to reflect the $300,000 grant recently awarded to the city on behalf of the Joint Planning Association Brownfield Grant Coalition. • Approved the sale of the city-owned 1988 Chevrolet pickup for $500 to James Partridge. • Awarded the bid of $1.03 million to L.D. Dosca for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant as recommended by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. • Authorized Campbell and Emery to sign a lease agreement for the right-of-way located adjacent to 1006 E. Railroad St. The 25year agreement with Farmers Feed Service Inc. clarifies ownership of the property. • The council also set a workshop for 5:30 p.m. prior to its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, to discuss a request from Geenen DeKock Properties for brownfield tax increment financing funding for the proposed Walgreens project at the corner of North Broadway and West State Street. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner VOLUNTEERS, continued from page 1 804 S. Hanover St. that was getting in the way of Group Cares volunteers who were scraping and painting the house. “I shouted back at him, “Hey, do you want to cut down a tree for free at a different site and help this group of volunteers out?’” said Hart. “He told me to take him there and let him check it out. We arrived, and he quickly got to work taking the tree down and trimming the tree on the south side off the roof and siding. “What a great turn of events,” said Hart. “He spent over an hour with his three-man crew helping out and then went on about his business. [Group Cares] calls this kind of reciprocated act of generosity a ‘God sight- ing’ and they present them, the top five, at their evening program. This one was the big one of the day.” Sunday afternoon, 408 teens and adult chaperones arrived from seven states — Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Pennsylvania and New York in a motley assortment of church buses, vans and other multi-passenger vehicles to set up camp in Hastings High School. From their base camp in the high school, volunteers were broken up into work teams of six — one adult and five teens — and each team was assigned to one of approximately 70 homes in Hastings in need of repair. Most of the teams are comprised of random Brenden Hartigen, of Aurora, Ill., scrapes paint from the porch ceiling of a house located at 204 S. Hanover St. Local tree trimmers (front row, from left) Arturo Gomez, Alex Dornbos and Alex Martinez join members of the Group Cares workcamp team (back row) Isabelle Ruiz, Luke Becker, Julia Uhler, Rachel Murphy, Mike Copeland, Jimmy Kash and Katie Deters assigned to scrape and repaint the house at 804 S. Hanover St., after the tree trimmer volunteered to take out a tree that obscured the front of the house and made it difficult for the volunteers to paint. Three Group Cares teams work together to scrape, paint and fix loose shingles on this house at the corner of Lincoln Street and North Michigan Avenue. groupings from all 408 volunteers. “They put all the names in a computer and randomly assign them to teams,” said Steve Percic of Hickory Hills, Ill., who is chaperoning his seventh Group Cares work camp. This year, his team was working to replace rotted framing and paint on a house and garage on Bond Street. “That’s the greatest thing because there is no clowning around because they don’t know anybody, and they’re doing the best they can.” Tuesday afternoon, Julie Cipher, an adult volunteer chaperone from Excelsior, Minn., who is working with a crew to scrape and repaint a house located at 204 S. Hanover St., agreed. “It’s really great,” she said. “There is a lot of relationship-building in the groups.” “You hear a lot of bad things about teens in the news, but when you see a group of kids like this, you know we have a bright future ahead of us.” “This is my fifth mission trip and the experience keeps getting better,” said Brenden Hartigen, a member of Kiefer’s team from Aurora, Ill. “I like being able to help out people.” Jack Ebersold, is also a youth member of Kiefer’s team. “This is my second year with Group Cares and like last year, we are painting a house. I like seeing the transformation and the excitement of the people we meet.” Fellow team member Erin Walsh from Chicago agreed. “This is my first trip, and I really like it. Everyone is so nice here and are going out of their way to make us feel welcome. And, for me, if we can do one good thing to help someone, that’s what it’s all about.” A few blocks over, at 427 S. East St., adult chaperone Keith Holste, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Mo., is overseeing a team of youths who are fixing a porch and repainting the rest of the house. “It’s different every year, but it’s always great. People say we do this to change people’s lives, but it changes ours, as well.” Sarah Campo, veteran youth volunteer, Chicago “It’s my first time, but the third for my church,” he said. “This morning, when the kids showed up, the homeowner was overwhelmed with emotion that we were here to help.” And helping is what it is all about for the youths. “This is my first mission trip; I wanted to come and help out a community in need,” said Chris Micchelli of Naperville, Ill., who is working on Percic’s team on East Bond Street. “So far, this experience has been really good. I’m getting to know people, and we’re helping people out and making them happy.” Early Wednesday morning three teams were still repairing shingles and painting a home at the corner of Lincoln Street and North Michigan Avenue. “It’s amazing,” said Dawn McGuire of Effingham, Ill., who is volunteering for her fourth year with Group Cares. “Everyone is so very thankful.” “It’s different every year, but it’s always great,” said fellow veteran youth volunteer Sarah Campo from Chicago, who, with McGuire and several others, was painting the house’s clapboard siding. “People say we do this to change people’s lives, but it changes ours, as well.” Terry Moran, an adult chaperone from Chicago, who was working at the Michigan Avenue house, said his entire family is participating in Group Cares this year. “Our group from Chicago brought 80 kids this year. It’s my first year, but my wife’s fifth, and all four of our kids are here. We decided to do this as our family vacation rather than going somewhere else.” Continued next page A team of volunteers from Group Cares scrapes paint in preparation for painting this house at 204 S. Hanover Street. Teen volunteers (on scaffolding, from left) Garrett Gathman, Elisa Klewinski, (on porch) Nick Duesing and Matt Majinc work to repair the porch roof of a house on East Street. Teen volunteers from Buffalo, N.Y., ( from left) Sydny Hoffman, Rebecca Boccolucci and Stacy Dicsenso raise a ladder in preparation of painting the soffit of a house on East Mill Street. Madeline Zehnal from Aurora, Ill., and Carol Gates, the pastor of Living Waters Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Mo., work to clean and paint a porch bench on East Street. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — Page 3 Delton Kellogg pares staff to balance budget by Seth Graves Contributing Writer The response to an early retirement incentive offered July 1 will determine just how permanent the layoff of 15 teachers by the Delton Kellogg Board of Education will be. The layoffs, for which the board provided a unanimous vote at its meeting July 15, follows the June layoff of nine support position personnel. Names of the 15 teachers were not released to the Banner by press time. “You can cut around stuff for only so long, but when 80 percent of your budget is personnel, you start getting into the muscle,” said Superintendent Paul Blacken, who pointed out that, for the past 10 years, the school board has struggled to balance annual budgets by cutting nearly $500,000 each year due to the de-funding of education and decreases in student enrollment. Blacken said that of the 15 layoffs announced July 15, only a portion will face actual loss of their jobs. He explained that the pending layoffs are contingent on early retirement incentive offered July 1 at a special school board meeting. The early retirement incentive, or voluntary severance package, which was originally suggested by the Delton Kellogg Education Association, would allow up to nine teachers the opportunity to retire early, drawing half of their annual salary broken up over two years. This early retirement incentive is in addition to their earned retirement pay. If all nine were to accept the early retirement option, Blacken said the board and administration could work with the teachers union to return some of the teachers back to their positions, based on their qualifications and not on seniority. The pending layoffs are not seniority-driven. Blacken explained that two years ago, the state changed the laws on how teachers are recalled after being laid off. “Unlike most union business in the past,” he said, “in education now, the call-back is related more to the qualifications and evaluations, instead of seniority.” Blacken said that, just like the method for recalling teachers back to work, the same determination was a factor in creating the list of potential layoffs. The list was based on teacher qualifications, certifications and evaluation scores. Other factors included the discontinuation of specific programs; if a program was cut, that teacher was facing layoff. Of the 15 teachers receiving the layoff notices, 12 were tenured and three were on probation. Blacken said he has seen a recent uptick in student enrollment and hopes that this, as well as increases in state funding per pupil, will allow the school district the opportunity to build its general fund, bring back its staff and reinstitute canceled programs. He did point out some recent concerns over “You can cut around stuff for only so long, but when 80 percent of your budget is personnel, you start getting into the muscle.” Superintendent Paul Blacken the public perception related to the school budget and the use of the recently approved bond proposals as a way of possibly off-setting budget shortfalls. “Some of the people don’t understand that of the $15 million that was recently approved we can’t use one dime of it to help out with the budget problems.” State law prevents the school district from using bond money for anything other than what was proposed, he said. “It’s always been a rule,” Blacken said. “When you pass a facility bond, you cannot use that money for the operations part of it.” This refers to the normal operation costs of managing the school district. Part of those operation costs are wages and benefits for the staff. Brian Makowski, president of the Delton Kellogg Education Association, agrees with Blacken’s assessment of the current budget shortfalls, as well as the inability to commingle the recently approved bonds with operational costs to offset the budget problems. But, he does not like the method in which the layoffs were handed out. According to a written press release, Makowski said that the Delton Kellogg school board voted for the layoffs with only four of the members present and that the teachers who were facing layoffs were not notified until the following Friday, via registered mail, that they had been placed on the layoff list. Makowski acknowledged that school financing across this state is sorely underfunded; but, he also is concerned that with reduced funds, teachers are generally the first to be cut. Not only does this create a hardship on the affected teacher, “but it is with students that the long-term negative effects are felt.” He said that the recent passage of the two bond proposals, an increase in pupil funding and a $1.5 million fund equity balance are reasons why the school board should not lay off teachers or support staff and should maintain current class sizes that support a healthy learning environment for students Airport improvements continuing The week’s early heat doesn’t stop asphalt pavers at the Hastings City-Barry County Airport where construction of a new taxiway and improvements to existing taxiways are underway. The work is all part of an ongoing $2 million grant, 90 percent of which is funded by the federal government and 5 percent each from the state and from Hastings Airport funds. Over the past seven years, the grant also has made possible rehabilitation of the main runway and reconditioning of the apron where the planes park and fuel. The new taxiway will provide badly needed hangar space, including bigger box hangars that can accommodate larger aircraft such as bigger turbines or smaller jets. Expected completion date is Aug. 10. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Continued from previous page Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Moran didn’t mention it, but a vacation volunteering with Group Cares not only means a lot of hard work, it also means a dent in the pocketbook. Each volunteer pays $429, plus expenses, for the privilege of a week of hard physical labor and sleeping on the floor of classrooms and eating in a school cafeteria. But, Moran said the experience has been amazing. “Every morning, the woman who lives here makes the kids fresh baked cookies; it means a lot to them,” he said. “Yesterday, a woman with her kids brought popsicles and cold Gatorade for the kids.” Just as Moran finished speaking, a woman stopped by with a box of doughnuts for the kids, who eagerly dug in as the box was passed around. Wednesday morning, two teams from Buffalo, N.Y., were hard at work replacing the porch and painting the trim of Pat Milligan’s house on East Mill Street where she has lived since 1962. Her appreciation was evident as she watched them work. “I’m so glad. I don’t have any family around that can help out, and I’m not good with a hammer, either,” she said. “This is a good group of kids, and this was just something that was sent from God.” Wednesday afternoon, the youths and their chaperones had an afternoon off, and many volunteers were planning to visit Charlton Park or Hastings 4 Cinema, go tubing or canoeing down the Thornapple River, or enjoy many of the other recreational opportunities available in Hastings and the surrounding area before resuming their labors early Thursday morning. “I believe this will be life-changing for both the workers and the homeowners,” said Don Spachman, pastor of Hastings First United Methodist Church, who was instrumental in bringing Group Cares to Hastings. “One other thing I would like to say is that this workcamp is happening because of the wonderful cooperation of the Hastings Area Schools, the Barry Community Foundation, Barry County United Way, City of Hastings, Hastings First United Methodist Church, and many other local churches.” The community is invited to attend the Group Cares closing program for workcamp volunteers, local organizers and homeowners in the high school gymnasium at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26. “It’s going to be so emotional, it will blow you away,” said Steward. 06817775 The front of the house at 804 S. Hanover Street in Hastings is partially obscured by a tree growing near its foundation in this “before” photo. �Page 4 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Is school consolidation the best answer? Bill Miller of Hastings sent in this photo of turkeys stopping to rest next to a family of meerkat statues in his backyard. Meerkat manner We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. know? Maps and planners Although Dave Jasperse at Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street in downtown Hastings might think the map showing South Jefferson Street is the most interesting part of this photo, we’re wondering if anyone recognizes the men pictured. Do you know what they are doing, where they are or why this photo was taken? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. No one responded to last week’s photo. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, July 25 — Movie Memories features cute kids with “Driftwood,” starring Natalie Woods, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26 — preschool story time digs for dinosaurs, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 — toddler story time chuckles about snoring, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8; unplugged game night, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 — summer reading ends with a party, 2 to 3 p.m.; adult summer reading roundup, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. What do you The constant meddling of state leaders in public education has created a culture of disruption rather than a culture of promoting quality for all of our students. According to the Detroit News, 49 Michigan school districts currently have budget deficits that have placed them on a state watch list, requiring local leaders to cut costs and follow strict deficit-elimination plans. Across Michigan, the number of school districts in the red has soared during the past decade, from 10 in 2002-03 to the current 49. Of those, at least 27 districts have deficits of more than $1 million. In 2003, only one district was listed. Yet, due to bipartisan legislation proposed by two Michigan lawmakers, insolvent school districts could be shut down and their students sent to neighboring districts if they can’t prove solvency to state officials. State officials Monday announced the closure of two Michigan school districts, Inkster and Buena Vista. That decision is now forcing students to neighboring districts because school officials failed to secure funding for the upcoming school year. Is the problem a shortage of cash and local mismanagement? Or could it be micro-management from Lansing that has landed so many school districts in trouble? Across Michigan, school districts are slashing programs, laying off teachers, implementing privatization programs and closing buildings. Shouldn’t we be concerned first and utmost about a generation of students now enrolled in Michigan schools and the impact they will have in our future? During his flight from Rome Monday, Pope Francis expressed concern for a generation of kids growing up in a jobless society. He warned about youth unemployment in some countries now in double digits, telling journalists of a “risk of having a generation that hasn’t worked.” The pope went on the proclaim that, “young people at this moment are in crisis.” Across the state of Michigan, companies continue to find it difficult to fill positions because so many young people are unprepared for the world of work. For several years now, Michigan schools have been battling declining enrollments, rising benefits packages and state aid cuts while state school officials continue to micromanage districts with programs and glitzy campaigns that, in the past, have not proven to be the answer to their problems. Rewarding districts that incorporate jobtraining programs would better serve the students and society in the long run. Whether the state mandates consolidation or not, it’s in the best interest of Barry County schools districts to find new ways to work together to promote quality education programs for all students throughout Barry County. It’s time, though, that the arrogance from Lansing allow local districts to find the cooperation and support from each other to survive — and to place children as our top consideration. Fred Jacobs, J-Ad Graphics vice president, think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week along with a new question. Last week: State School Superintendent Michael Flanagan has proposed that Michigan merge administration and support services of its public schools into countywide school districts to save millions that could then be spent in the classroom. Would you support the five school districts in Barry County being consolidated into one district: 71% 29% Yes No For this week: Gov. Rick Snyder allowed the City of Detroit to declare bankruptcy last week, throwing bond investors, pensioners and residents into anxious worry. Do you think the largest municipal bankruptcy in history could affect other Michigan communities like Barry County? Yes No q q Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads 77576756 Do you Recently, State Superintendent of Public Education Mike Flanagan sent a proposal to Michigan legislators that would consolidate our schools into countywide school districts. “I believe that it makes sense to realign in this configuration,” wrote Flanagan in his two-page proposal to the chairs of both the state House and Senate appropriations subcommittees for K-12 education, “providing administrative efficiencies and a better ability to utilize state funding; better absorb the enrollment fluctuations one local school district might be suffering; and providing a more equitable education for all students.” Flanagan’s proposal calls for a mandatory consolidation of all school business offices and educational support services, such as transportation, food service, maintenance, curriculum development, technology, accounting, teacher training and evaluations, along with academic data collection and reporting to intermediate school districts. Flanagan went on to suggest that the change would preserve the autonomy of local districts because each would be allowed to retain their own superintendents and school boards while reducing operational costs and using the savings toward educating students. Flanagan’s idea may have some merit, but my question is whether our state’s leaders would be better off to promote consolidation of services as a business decision rather than as a mandatory reform requiring districts to comply or else. That approach is already working. In recent years, local districts have been looking for creative ways to reduce their costs of operation. According to Lakewood Superintendent Michael O’Mara, local districts have already been considering ways to partner with neighboring districts. A July 11 Banner story described how Hastings and Delton superintendents Todd Geerlings and Paul Blacken, along with Intermediate School District officials meet regularly to discuss creative ways to reduce costs. Rather than making consolidation mandatory, the state should incentivize local districts, by rewarding creative management policies with neighboring districts. In Barry County, Hastings and Delton are the only two districts in the Barry Intermediate School District. Maple Valley is part of the Eaton ISD; Lakewood is a member of the Ionia ISD, while Thornapple Kellogg is a member of the Kent ISD. They all could still benefit immensely from working together. The problem has come from the arrogance of Lansing in how it believes it can manage our schools. The Schools of Choice program is an excellent example. Since the state approved Schools of Choice, the program has played a role in creating a competitive environment between districts, rather than promoting the kind of cooperation that’s being shown right here between our school leaders — and the kind of cooperation that Flanagan is trying to make mandatory for all districts. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — Page 5 Cats crash the turnstiles at animal shelter IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Public health shouldn’t be sold To the editor: It appears that all of our government agencies from Lansing to the city and to the township level are on board the ‘fracking train’ that is descending on the Great Lakes, Michigan and on Barry County. It is sad that our elected officials are risking our very essence of life, water and air for money and a few temporary jobs. There may be a possibility that our judicial system will stop this toxic train bearing down on our publicly owned state recreation and game areas. A motion for summary disposition of a lawsuit brought by the advocacy group Michigan’s Land Air and Water Defense against the Department of Natural Resources will be Monday, July 29, at 10:30 a.m., in Barry County Circuit Court. The MLAWD is suing the DNR for leasing mineral rights on our public lands without public input. I urge everyone interested in preserving the water we drink and the air we breathe to attend Monday’s hearing in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Jack Kineman, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Word that the Barry County Animal Shelter had been closed last week reached enough concerned citizens and county officials to draw a crowd to Tuesday’s Board of Commission meeting, including four public commenters as well as Director Diana Newman and County Administrator Michael Brown to address the issue. The closure concern resulted from a state inspection report conducted on July 9 that cited “issues of concern” and which resulted in the cessation of cat admissions. Besides the report’s observation of “too many cats for this facility,” it also noted cages in a quarantine area being stacked on top of each other; cats roaming in the facility’s kitchen area, climbing on clean dishes and susceptible to contact with chemicals; cats in administrative office areas not clean or disinfectable; unattached wires at the bottom of dog run doors posing a hazard, and peeling paint on the dog kennel floor. Newman reported that 104 animals are currently being housed at the shelter, 71 of which are cats. Since April 1, 140 cats have been adopted out but, because of what Newman termed the “spring fling,” as many cats have been dropped off at the shelter. She acknowledged the cited practices of cage stacking and cats allowed to roam through the kitchen and administrative offices as correctable infractions and spent considerable time discussing the dilemma of “drop-off pens” which offer an abandoned animal immediate protection because it provides indoor access but which also offer the opportunity “for people to not be responsible.” Brown addressed the peeling paint issue, suggesting that the epoxy on the concrete floor wears from excessive use by animals in a stressful environment. However, because the porous floor beneath the epoxy can hold disease, the point issue is an “ongoing maintenance” issue in a building that is now 13 years old and can be expected to require increasing maintenance. “So when I heard that your were shut down,” asked Smelker, “you were not really shut down?” “We’re not shut down, we’re just not accepting cats,” replied Newman. “If I adopted out 10 cats today, I’d be able to accept 10 cats. We’re telling people that we can’t take cats now, but to check back with us.” That explanation didn’t sit well with public commenter Elden Shellenbarger who suggested the cat overpopulation problem and risk of disease now moves back into the community because of the animal shelter’s policy. He also questioned the commitment of commissioners who, he said, were aware of the problem long before the state’s inspection report. “Granted, the animal shelter may not be closed from office duties and accepting dogs,” said Shellenbarger, “but, technically, it is closed because it’s not accepting cats. What are people supposed to do who capture a wild cat? “When it was voted to take the animal shelter back under the control of the commission, this issue was supposed to have been taken care of, not for it to become a bigger problem.” Newman may have had the solution with her playful remark when greeting commissioners prior to her report. “I’m sorry I didn’t bring you all a kitten,” she quipped. In other business, the board: • Received an update report from State Rep. Michael Callton (R-Nashville) on issues ranging from Gov. Rick Snyder’s Healthy Michigan proposal, the Detroit bankruptcy, road improvement funding, and a July 29 town hall forum he’s sponsoring on the issue of fracking. • Approved the addition of the Jordan Lake Trail board as a stakeholder (non-voting member) group to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board. The group has been working for just over a year on implementation of a pedestrian/biking trail around Jordan Lake in Barry and Ionia counties. In its letter of application and in the Parks and Recreation Board’s vote to approve on June 20, both entities cited the benefits of a closer working relationship. • Approved a quit claim deed providing county ownership of a 100-foot right-of-way property located in Thornapple Township that serves as an extension to Rails to Trails property that the county already owns. The property has been offered to the county by the Rails to Trails conservancy. • Approved the appointment of Joseph A. Deltondo, D.O., Elizabeth A. Douglas, M.D., and Brandy L. Shattuck, M.D., as deputy medical examiners for Barry County. The County has contracted with Sparrow Forensic Pathology in Lansing for medical examiner services since 2007. Chief Medical Examiner Philip R. Croft, M.D., requested the appointment of the three deputy medical examiners, at no additional cost to the county, to provide consistent response to the county’s medical Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Brown that faculty and students at the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing as part of Grand Valley State University will design and develop a drop off module for household consumer recyclable products. Funding will be provided by a research grant to GVSU from the National Transit Research Consortium with matching funds contributed by the Michigan Department of Transportation and GVSU. In addition, GVSU will contribute at least $5,000 in project funds for supplies. “This is an excellent example of the quality of partners willing to help us achieve [our] goals,” Brown told commissioners. “Hastings Charter Township plans to move forward to operate a recycling program that will have others look to us for the leadership that is so very much needed.” The board meets next for a committee of the whole session Tuesday, Aug. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. SWANS, continued from page 1 the species as a graduate student at Michigan State University, told commissioners that, when they turn aggressive, mute swans “chase, harass and kill,” including encounters with human beings. “Grown people have had their legs broken,” said Wood, who added that, in the case of one Ohio man, a mute swan attack was fatal. She also warned that the prodigious appetites of the birds can affect the health of waterways. “Mute swans eat six times more than most other waterfowl,” said Wood, citing the potential destruction of a lake’s vegetation system and fish population. “We’re seeing reduction in the number of fish and a stunted size in bluegills. For fisherman around here, that can be a big concern.” Wood concluded her remarks by pointing out that Michigan has the largest mute swan population in the nation. Neighboring states with mute swan population-control programs look on with frustration because, as the population increases in Michigan, much of it crosses state lines, establishing new nesting sites. Mary Fisher’s frustration is that, in the elimination of mute swans, Barry County may have no swans. “Trumpeter swans don’t like being on lakes with people,” Fisher, president of the Barry County Humane Society, contended. “You get rid of the mute swans, and you won’t have any swans at all. Personally, I want to see more mute swans, not trumpeter swans.” Kathy Wiggins, who also spoke against the resolution, positioned the first of her three concerns on a jurisdictional level, suggesting that by taking action at the county level, citizens more directly affected at the township level or even the lake association level were being bypassed. “Local people know local situations,” said Wiggins. “By not allowing lake associations or townships to assess their own situations, the county would be doing a great disservice.” Wiggins also suggested that, by being the first county to implement such a policy, it would set a precedent “that Barry County is willing to relinquish its responsibilities to the state.” The jurisdictional argument gained some traction with commissioners Craig Stolsonburg and Jon Smelker, with Smelker pointing out that, under current regulations, Middle Lake obtained 70 percent of its residents’ approval, and used the DNR to eliminate mute swans from the lake. “There are 83 counties in the state, we’ve got 16 townships in our county, and you want to push it down to a lower level?” asked Commissioner Jim DeYoung. “This is one of the rare opportunities we have to influence public policy.” DeYoung told Schaefer that’s he’s not a believer in more government at the expense of local choice but, after hearing her presentation July 2, he’s become convinced of the menace posed by mute swans. “Education is probably one of the key issues to this whole discussion,” said DeYoung. “Until I saw your presentation, I didn’t realize that I haven’t seen a trumpeter swan since I was a kid. I’m a Gun Lake resident, and, with my own eyes, I can see a problem.” As the board positioned for a vote, Commissioner Ben Geiger provided an opening in the sometimes contentious discussion. “I’m willing to compromise,” Geiger announced, “and would propose an amendment in which we allow townships to opt out of this policy within 60 days of its approval by a two-thirds majority vote of their township board.” The amendment attracted the agreement of DeYoung, Smelker, Geiger and commissioners Joyce Snow and Howard Gibson. Commissioners Craig Stolsonburg and James Dull cast negative votes. “I need to close this circle somehow,” said a relieved Schaefer, who has presented informational programs to area lake associations and townships where she’s been repeatedly referred back to the county board. “I’ll go educate wherever I need to be. I’m not shying away from work, but I’ve been spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere.” S A LT S A L E FRIDAY, JULY 26TH • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, JULY 27TH • 9 AM-12 NOON SALT Cash & Carry 50-lb. Cube $ 64 SALT ..... 5 40-lb Rustbuster$ 64 Cube ......... 5 Tax x High Purity Water Softener Salt 1-800-852-3098 269-945-5102 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings OPEN DAILY 8-5; SAT. 9-12 Denker Family Owned & Operated ~ Rick Denker, Owner 02710481 GET ALL THE LOCAL NEWS! examiner needs. • Approved the 2013 fiscal year’s second budget amendment which updates original budget projections with actual revenue receipts and expenditures. The amendment adjusts financial performance by $14,203,808 in both revenues and expenditures within numerous general fund obligations as well as adjustments to a number of special revenue fund line items. • Received presentation reports from Marilyn Smith on three housing purchase and rehabilitation programs in which the county participates and from Treasurer Sue VandeCar who outlined the duties of her office. • Approved claims in the amount of $302,409. • Approved Ben Geiger as an officer delegate and Phyllis Fuller as an employee delegate to the October 1-3 annual meeting of the Municipal Employees Retirement system at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme. • Received an announcement from Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim �Page 6 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77579747 Worship Together Area Obituaries Raymond N. Turner Stacey Janee Ballard ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody.” Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brian Teed and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group and Wednesday Midweek Programs will returnin September. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. returns in September. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, July 28 - Summer Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00. No Sunday School. July 28 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m. July 29 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org For information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: TUCSON, AZ - Raymond N. Turner, age 72, of Tucson, AZ, passed away July 6, 2013 at home. He was born to Ralph R. and Guinevere (Gwen) Turner on August 25, 1940 in Hastings, MI. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. He entered the Air Force in 1961. He served in Korea, Thailand, Germany and three tours of Vietnam and retired in 1983. He was a life member of the Moose. Raymond was a member of Grace St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Tucson, AZ. He served as an usher for many years. He also worked at Joseph’s Food Pantry at the church. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph R. Turner and brother-in-law, Claude (Ed) Hammond, both of Hastings. Raymond is survived by his wife, Judith Turner of Tucson; his mother, Gwen Turner; sister, Marie Hammond of Hastings; brother, Harold (Jackie) Turner of Sadler, TX. He is also survived by four daughters. He has five nieces and nephews, Russell Hammond, Karen (Rob) Richardson, Timothy (Darcy) Hammond, all of Hastings; Andrew (Christie) Turner and Bradley (Katie) Turner of Texas. Many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 19, 2013 at Grace St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 2331 N. Adams St., Tucson, AZ 85719. Military honors burial was at East Lawn Palm’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to Grace St. Paul’s Food Pantry at the church address. Lucinda “Lucie” B. Ketchum Lucinda “Lucie” B. Ketchum passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at The Lodge of Maple Creek in Grand Rapids at the age of 96. She was born to Frank and Nellie (Dalrymple) Brinkworth on September 16, 1916 in Lehigh, OK. Her family moved to Detroit when she was three years old and she graduated from high school in that area. She married G. Miner “Mick” Ketchum in 1938 in Detroit and two years later they moved to Algonquin Lake. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings and was very active in the Hastings Women’s Club. She is survived by her children, Geoffrey of Hastings and Diana “Dee Dee” (Paul) Geerdes of Alto; grandchildren, Trevor Ketchum, Amy (Bobb) Makley and Aaron Ketchum; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Anthony, Jarrod and Natalie; two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mick; a sister, Violet Shaw; and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Ketchum. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings just prior to memorial services at 11 a.m. Private interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery. It is suggested to those who wish, memorial contributions should be directed to the First Presbyterian Church Youth Mission Trips. Lauer Family Funeral Homes - Wren Chapel,1401 N. Broadway, Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with Lucie’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Our beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and mother, Stacey Janee Ballard, age 35, left this earth unexpectedly on July 14, 2013. She will be remembered for her enormous heart, generosity and beautiful smile. Her love and acceptance of all was never ending and she will be greatly missed by friends and family. She was born on September 6, 1977 in Chula Vista, California. Stacey attended and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1995. Stacey is survived by her mother, Judy Milan, father, Bruce Ballard, stepfather, Stewart Hadley; brothers T.J. (Sarah) Ballard, Kris and Stewart Hadley, Jr., sister Christine Elliott Skeen and son Alex Maccadino. Nieces Sierra, Raina and Briar and special niece Marley Cook; nephew Zackary as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 26th at 5:00 P.M. at Girrbach Funeral Home, followed by a light supper at the Hastings Moose Lodge and a celebration of life with Six Prong Paw at OTT. Memorial contributions may be made to the family at Union Bank, 529 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 (Stacey Ballard Memorial Fund). Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory or message for the family. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news of Barry County. Marriage Licenses Paul Dexter Robinson, Plainwell and Debra Jane Sweeting, Plainwell. Thomas Daniel Boughton, Bellevue and Diana Gale Brandt, Bellevue. Jack Edward Logan, Plainwell and Jenny Lynn Argue, Plainwell. Nicholas Arthur Seman, Howe and Brittney Meanne Miller, Goshen, IN. Gary Lee Parsons Jr., Hastings and Nicole Elizabeth Rugg, Hastings. Lee Albertson Ullrich, Telluride, CO and Carly Rose Fricano, Memphis, TN. Bradley Christopher Leatherman, Dowling and Heidi Kae Adams, Mattawan. Patrick Donovan O’Meara, Delton and Sara Elizabeth Bardsley, Brighton. Joseph Verne Wenger, Hastings and Adrienne Michelle Palmer, Middleville. Mitchell Dean Kantner, Middleville and Jessica Lin Sprick, Middleville. Lee Allen Campbell, Delton and Cindy Jo Vipond, Hastings. David Lawrence Osgood, Bartow, FL and Helen Louise Miller, Hastings. Juergen Schindler, Hastings and Bertha Aguayo-Vargas, Hastings. Richard Lee Weekly II, Buffao, IL and Amber Marie Angermeier, Lincoln, IL. Joshua Lee Bowen, Plainwell and Karlee Michelle Fritz, Plainwell. Kegan York King, Chicago, IL and Lauren Elizabeth Shield, Chicago, IL. Michael John McGill, Hastings and Theresa Desiree Barnett, Hastings. John Michael Deblecourt, Middleville and Jessica Mae Cutler, Middleville. Matthew John Meindertsma, Middleville and Trishta Rose Rogers, Middleville. John Kevin McCarthy, Cathedral City,CA and Heather Leann Allen, Cathedral City, CA. Joshua Michael Gould, Freeport and Nicole Marie Chase-Martz, Freeport. Isaac Alan Bainbridge, Ada and Gwen Ellen Young, Middleville. Kenneth Brent Hamstra, Middleville and Sharon Jill Corrigan, Middleville. Jeffrey Len Wessels, Plainwell and Lior Lahav, Tel Aviv, Israel. Newborn Babies Emmalee Grace Harwood, born at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek on July 9, 2013 at 8:18 a.m. to Richard and Kelly Harwood of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Welcomed home by big brothers, Jakob, age 9, Mikey, age 4 and Grant, age 1. ***** Bryson Bradlee, born at Pennock Hospital on July 12, 2013 to Kaela Oostveen and Drew Gunning of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Jadeyn Lynnlee, born at Pennock Hospital on July 10, 2013 at 8:31 p.m. to Samantha Wymer and Derick Trudgeon of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Weston James, born at Pennock Hospital on July 10, 2013 at 12:21 p.m. to Andrew and Geneva Walsh of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Bentley Archer-Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on July 10, 2013 at 11:27 p.m. to Brandy and Samual Cheeseman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. ***** Paisley Rae, born at Pennock Hospital on July 11, 2013 at 4:56 p.m. to Dustin and Jesse Burleson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Kelsey Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on July 11, 2013 at 9:01 a.m. to Nick and Michelle Huisman of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 inches long. 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — Page 7 Social News BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST N: Q 7 4 3 M: 10 4 3 L: 9 8 5 4 K: A 7 EAST N: 6 5 M: K 9 8 L: Q 10 7 K: K 8 5 4 3 N: 10 9 8 M: A J 2 L: K J 2 K: Q 10 9 2 SOUTH: Hesterlys celebrate 25th wedding anniversary N: A K J 2 M: Q 7 6 5 L: A 6 3 K: J 6 The blended families of Ron and Mary Hesterly invite you to celebrate with them, God blessings of 25 years of marriage on Sunday, July 28, 2013 from 2 to 5 p.m. The open house will be held at the “Ever-After Banquet Hall” in Hastings on N. Michigan Ave., just off Woodlawn Ave. No gifts, please, just your presence. Dealer: South Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 4K North East 2K! Pass Pass Pass South 1NT 2M West Pass Pass In last week’s column, we looked at one no trump bids that are passed out and declarer ends up playing 1NT. Usually, it is a struggle to make the one no trump bid as the defenders know that the partner does not have much, or else she would have answered her partner. If you are in the situation where your partner opens, and you know that a one no trump bid is not a good fit for your team, sometimes there is an opportunity for you to put out a special bid just for this occasion. Called Garbage Stayman, this bid occasionally saves the day for the declarer and her partner. How does it work? After South opened today’s hand with the balanced 4-4-3-2 distribution, the right number of high card points, in this case 15, and no voids, no singletons, and just the one doubleton, North with six high-card points had a chance to help the partnership on this hand. With a shortage in clubs, the key ingredient for this convention, North was able to employ the Garbage Stayman convention on this hand. It works like this: Short in clubs, and knowing that a no trump bid is destined for failure, North bid as if she had a legitimate Stayman bid, asking for a four-card major. This time, however, North did not care what the response was from her partner South. North planned to pass whatever South bid. With North’s distribution of four diamonds, three hearts, and four spades, North/South would certainly be in a better position with a trump suit than in no trump. Accordingly, South dutifully bid 2M after the 2K, and all passed. One look at the dummy and South knew what North had done. With the obvious shortage in both hands in the club suit, it looked like North had made a good choice to use the Garbage Stayman Convention on this hand. While the spades would have been a better trump suit, still South could hope for a three-three split in hearts and bring home a 2M contract. With five clubs and an honor, West led the 4K, fourth down, and South looked for a way to take eight tricks needed to make this contract. Ducking the first club, South saw East put up the QK and win the first trick. Back came a club, and the AK took the first trick for North/South. South’s plan was to lose no more than two trump tricks. South led the 10M at the third trick and East, hoping to win two trump tricks, ducked smoothly. South played low from her hand, and West won the trick with the KM. Back came the 8M from West, small from the dummy, and East gathered in the AM, winning. Seeing the advantage of taking trumps from the declarer and the dummy, East led the JM, and it was won by South with the QM. So far, South’s plan had worked. She had lost only the two trump tricks that she knew were out against her. If, on the third trick, when South led the 10M from the board, East had covered with the JM, there would have been a different ending to today’s column. But this time, things went the right way for the declarer and her partner. South took four more tricks in spades, along with two trump tricks, one club trick, and one diamond trick with the AL. Eight tricks were claimed and a positive score of 120 for the North/South team. In the match where this hand was played, no other teams chose to use the Garbage Stayman Convention. All other teams played in one no trump and went down one trick for a minus 100 score. This North/South team, using a seldom-needed but useful convention, ended up the top board winners on this hand. What a useful way to make something grow out of garbage! ***** Bridge Notes: A beginning bridge class will start in the fall at Kellogg Community College on Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Technology Center on Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek. This eight week class will be an introduction to bidding and is a perfect choice for beginners as well as those who want a refresher class or who want to see what is new, including Garbage Stayman! Call the Institute for Learning in Retirement Office at KCC for more information. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Tobias Bowers made a preliminary appearance in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday, facing charges of failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death. The appearance was adjourned to a preliminary exam set for 1 p.m. Sept. 12 in Barry County District Court. Bowers faces charges after the June 9 fatal accident in Hope Township. He was allegedly backing his truck out of a driveway and failed to stop for an oncoming motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, William Madden Jr., 46, hit the back of the truck and was thrown into oncoming traffic. The crash happened on M-43 near Delton. Madden died at the hospital from his injuries. Bowers allegedly fled the scene of the accident, but was later located and arrested by police. Dr. Douglas and Christine Shumway of Middleville will be celebrating 60 years of marriage on August 2, 2013. They met while students at Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. They were married in 1953 before Doug started medical school in Philadelphia. They moved to Middleville in 1958 where Doug served the local community as a family physician for nearly 40 years. Their children are: Julie (Chris) Walters of Middleville, Lee (Lydia) Shumway of Middleville and Stacy (Frank) Scutch of Grand Rapids. They have six grandchildren: Keith, Ryan, Hannah, Scott, Abby and Kristen. Jean Englerth celebrates her 90th birthday on August 9, 2013. A card shower will be held. Please send cards to: Carveth Village, 690 W. Main, Suite 190A, Middleville, MI 49333. theran Churc u L e c a h Gr CARNIVAL Who: Kids preschool (4yr) through 5th grade. Where: Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings When: Saturday, August 17th, 2013 Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm (Registration begins at 8:45 am for those who have not pre-registered) Hot Dog Lunch provided for ALL families (children and parents) (by Brothers of Grace): 12:30pm - 1:30pm Cost: FREE Come one, come all - Let the carnival begin! Hear about the “Greatest Stories Ever Told” Grace Lutheran Church. See stories of the Old and New testaments come to life with interactive games, inflatable slide, crafts, puppet/story, dance, snacks, face painting and lunch. **Pre-register** your child/ren by calling Grace Lutheran Church at 945-9414 07633360 SOUTHSIDE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 300 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 2 Hastings, MI You’re Invited Dr. Spencer Barnes would like to invite everyone to stop in for a tour of our new state-of-the-art dental office and meet our professional staff. Comprehensive care for all ages. 300 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 1 Hastings, MI Dr. Carrie Wilgus & Steve Ross, Certified F R E E Ice Cream Cones From the Ice Cream CA-Bus Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, invite everyone to come see our new office and meet the staff. Pick Up a Ticket At Either Office! Register to win a new adult size bike with helmet and receive FREE give-away items. Enter to win one of two FREE kid-size bikes and helmets and receive FREE give-away items. www.southside4kids.com New patients welcome. New patients welcome. Accepting most insurances including Healthy Kids Caring for the community one child at a time. 269-948-8500 www.barnesdc.com 269-818-1020 Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed. & Fri. 8-5 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5 77579788 Preliminary exam set for motorist who left fatal crash Dr. Douglas and Christine Shumway to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Jean Englerth to celebrate 90th birthday �Page 8 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Rocking retirement by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Generations ago, retirement was thought of as a time to take it easy — a time of rocking on porch chairs and reminiscing about the good old days. That’s not the case with the current generation of retirees. In fact, many older people today continue to rock on. Just look at some of the superstars touring and performing concerts this year who are old enough to collect Social Security retirement payments. They’re still rocking, but not in chairs. Bob Dylan is on tour, as he usually is during summer months. Dylan is 71 years old but with a recent album and new tour dates, he doesn’t seem like he’s of retirement age. Neil Young is touring with Crazy Horse to support their new album. The “godfather of grunge” is 67 years young. He has become the “Old Man” he sang about in his Harvest days. Paul McCartney’s current “Out There” tour may more appropriately be called his “Up There” tour. The former Beatle is now 70. Willie Nelson is “On the Road Again.” The music icon is 79 years old and seems to be on a nonstop tour. Aretha Franklin is 71. Carlos Santana is 65. Carly Simon is 67. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are both 69, as is Joni Mitchell. Leonard Cohen is 78. B.B. King is 87. And they are all still performing their music. Of course, some of these well-known musicians may not be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. But all of them are of retirement age. So where are their rocking chairs and knitting needles? It’s hard to believe, looking at all of these mature stars, that retirement used to be associated with bridge and shuffleboard. It’s not just musicians. In fact, many people decide to Lake Odessa by Elaine Garlock Free music concerts continues each Thursday evening at the wooded park on Fourth Avenue under the auspices of the Lake Odessa Arts Commission. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music starting at 7 p.m. A variety of music styles was booked for the summer months. Depot Day is upon us. Saturday, July 27, is this year’s date. Events begin at 10 a.m. with the museum open with exhibits from the insurance field plus some of the alumni exhibits. Then at 1 p.m. comes the Janie Rodriguez Award bestowed to some civicminded individual, a surprise to the recipient, Center Stage dancers, a tribute to the insurance industry, State Rep. Michael Callton with his harmonica, musicians Shannon Hughes, Jeff Speas, Basement Bluegrass, an hour of dancing by the Thunder Floor Cloggers and a raffle drawing. Coming next week is the Redneck Prom Friday, Aug. 2, at St. Edward Family Center. The Lakewood library has details. The event, which includes a meal, games and dancing, is a benefit for the library Grow campaign. The Sentinel Weekender had a small item about the Tri-River Museum annual luncheon at the Belrockton Museum in Belding July 16 and its speaker Dana Macklin who showed some of his collection of crystal pieces. He is a scion of the Stalter family of Lake Odessa. He also is an enthusiastic member of the TriRiver Museum group representing the Pine Forest Museum. Last week, some saw the first fields that had been combined from wheat harvest. This week we are seeing fields with bales of straw, the secondary harvest from wheat fields. Corn is now as high as an elephant’s eye, as written in the song by Oscar Hammerstein. We are now seeing semi-trailers with tandem loads from a Zeeland company, which means the green bean harvest is under way with trucks coming from a few hundred miles south of Lake Odessa. The harvest progresses north week by week until September when the trucks come from the north. The waste snippings are trucked or hauled by tractor to farmland northwest of town where it is used for a return to the soil as fertilizer. George and Judy Johnson enjoyed a weekend at Petoskey with other members of George’s family, his several brothers and their children. More than 90 were present. Public Land Auction The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted real estate at public Auction on July 30th, 2013: Barry & Ionia. The Auction will be held at The Ionia County ISD, 2191 Harwood Rd., Ionia, MI 48846. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. 77579286 Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 NOTICE The Barry County Road Commission is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a new Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis. Full specifications can be obtained from the BCRC. Bids will be opened at 10 AM on August 8, 2013 at the offices of the BCRC. The BCRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to purchase comparable equipment at a lower price. Please clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope “Sealed bid enclosed – Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis”. Please direct all questions Rob Richardson, Equipment Superintendent. 77579851 for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. EDWARD JONES How can younger investors cope with tough times? As Americans, we’re used to thinking that we will inevitably do better than our parents’ generation. But, for now at least, this type of progress may be facing some roadblocks — and this inability to gain ground, financially, can have real implications for today’s younger people and their approach to investing. Before we get to the investment component, though, let’s quickly review the nature of the problem. In a nutshell, younger Americans — those in their twenties and thirties — have accrued significantly less wealth than their parents did at the same age, according to a recent study by the Urban Institute. Here’s why: • Bursting of housing “bubble” — Many younger people who bought houses shortly before the housing “bubble” began deflating in 2006 now find themselves to be “underwater” on their mortgages — that is, they owe more than their houses are worth. Consequently, they have less opportunity to build home equity — which has been an important means of building wealth for past generations. • Student-loan debt — The median balance among all households with student loan debt is now more than $13,000, according to the Pew Research Center — and debt levels are much higher for recent graduates. It can take years to pay off these debts — and the money being used for debt payments is money that can’t go toward building wealth for long-term goals. • Wage stagnation — For several years, the job market has been pretty bad for younger workers. And even those with jobs aren’t making much headway, because wages, adjusted for inflation, have largely stagnated for over a decade. Less income clearly equates to less opportunities for investing and creating wealth. Still, even given these somewhat grim realities, younger people can help themselves build resources for the future and make progress toward their long-term goals. If you’re in this group, what can you do? For starters, pay yourself first. Set up an automatic payment each month from your checking or savings account into an investment vehicle, such as an IRA. At first, you may only be able to afford small sums — but, over time, you may be pleasantly surprised at the amount you’ve saved. Next, every time your salary goes up, try to increase the amount you put into your 401(k) FLAT ROOF REPAIR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Rutland Charter Township originally scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, is cancelled. All business originally scheduled for that date will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M43 Hwy. P.O. Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3449 Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of SEALED BIDS FOR RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Learn more about Social Security retirement benefits by reading our publication on the subject at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist Financial FOCUS The County of Barry is Accepting NOTICE 77579830 put off applying for retirement benefits. Even after they do begin collecting benefits, many “retirees” prefer to keep working — or at least moving and shaking. The closing date for the bid is Friday, August 9th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Flat Roof Repair”. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Need, Building and Grounds Supervisor at 269-838-7084. 07633405 Hastings Area Schools is accepting bids on a 1991 Ford Pickup and a 1984 GMC Van Vehicles can be seen starting Monday, July 29, 2013 through Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in the parking lot behind the Middle School and Central Elementary School during normal business hours. Vehicles will be sold as-is with no warranty. Bids must be sealed and either delivered or mailed to the Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, by 3:30 pm, Thursday, August 1, 2013. Payment must be made by Friday, August 2, 2013 by the highest bidder. If there is a delay in payment, the next highest bidder will be awarded the bid. Vehicles must be removed from school property on the date of payment. 77579847 or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Because you typically contribute pretax dollars to your 401(k) or other plan, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your money can grow on a tax-deferred basis. Here’s another suggestion: Don’t be “overcautious” with your investments. Many younger investors, apparently nervous due to market volatility of recent years, have become quite conservative, putting relatively large amounts of their portfolio into vehicles that offer significant protection of principal but little in the way of growth potential. Of course, the financial markets will always fluctuate, and downturns will occur — but when you’re young, and you have many decades in which to invest, you have time to overcome short-term declines. To achieve your longterm goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you will unquestionably need some growth elements in your portfolio, with the exact amount based on your risk tolerance and specific objectives. These aren’t the easiest times for young people. Nonetheless, with diligence, perseverance and a measure of sacrifice, you can gain some control over your financial fortunes — so look for your opportunities. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 35.99 -1.24 AT&T 35.82 -.07 BP PLC 43.56 +1.03 CMS Energy Corp 28.38 +.26 Coca-Cola Co 40.97 +.74 Conagra 36.94 +.18 Eaton 68.95 +2.45 Family Dollar Stores 68.05 -.05 Fifth Third Bancorp 19.42 +.56 Flowserve CP 57.00 +1.82 Ford Motor Co. 16.96 +.37 General Mills 51.45 +.29 General Motors 36.61 +.44 Intel Corp. 22.75 -1.49 Kellogg Co. 67.24 +.93 McDonald’s Corp 96.78 -4.11 Perrigo Co. 129.24 +1.24 Pfizer Inc. 29.43 +.74 Sears Holding 42.81 -1.35 Spartan Motors 6.22 -.02 20.58 -.69 Spartan Stores Stryker 71.04 +2.37 TCF Financial 16.09 +.71 Walmart Stores 78.56 +1.19 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1343.04 $20.48 15,567 568M +50.22 +.44 +116 -2M Unhatched dinosaur fossils may answer questions about speedy growth by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters We live at a time in which most animals are relatively small. If you think back to learning about the Ice Age, perhaps in elementary school, you may recall learning about big mammals, such as the mastodon and saber-tooth tiger. Less famous but equally big were a deer the size of a modern elk and a beaver the size of a black bear. In sum, our ancestors — the people alive during the Ice Age — were small compared to a number of the animals around them. Dinosaurs also were famously large. How dinosaurs grew to be as large as they did has always been a bit of a mystery. A new fossil discovery in Yunnan Province in China is shedding some light on questions of how dinosaurs became as large as they did. The find in China appears to include bones and eggshells from a dinosaur called Lufengosaurus. Dino nests were built on the ground, and the specimens appear to have been caught up in a flood during the Jurassic Period nearly 200 million years ago. The little bones of embryonic dinos are jumbled together, mixing specimens of a number of individuals. Lufengosaurus was similar to some of the dinosaurs you may have learned about as a child; it was a long-necked, plant eater. Lufengosaurus and its relatives fall into the group that paleontologists call sauropodomorphs. One of their distinguishing characteristics was their enormous size. Robert Reisz of the University of Toronto is the lead author of a study published in the journal Nature earlier this year about the Lufengosaurus remains. “They were the biggest things that lived in the neighborhood,” he said of sauropodomorphs. Lufengosaurus, for example, was about nine yards long from head to tail, making the animal nearly long enough to be awarded a first down on a football field. While not the largest animal that ever lived, by a long shot, Lufengosaurus was the biggest animal in what’s now China at the time that it strode through history. The new Lufengosaurus discovery is a mixture of hundreds of little dino bones representing animals that were developing inside their eggs. The fossils are from animals at different stages of development. Reisz and his colleagues have studied the bones, including 24 femurs. The biggest femurs were twice the size of the smallest ones, indicating the dinosaurs were growing significantly even before the eggs hatched. Inside the femurs was a space for blood vessels and tissues. The new research shows that those spaces were unusually large, useful for high rates of growth. The research team also has beamed especially powerful X-rays at the fossils. They are hopeful that those results will show organic remains inside the embryonic bones. I say “hopeful” because it’s still possible any organic remains are a byproduct of contamination after the bones were laid down in the Earth. Lots of good dinosaur discoveries have come out of China in recent years. Stay tuned for more information flowing from fresh finds like the embryonic remains of Lufengosaurus. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — Page 9 Know your community in 1953 The following descriptions were published over several weeks in the Banner in 1953. The series was taken from a compilation by the chamber of commerce for a book it was preparing called “This is Hastings.” The dates after each entry indicate in which issue of the Banner the article was published. ***** Power and gas April 16, 1953 Local power supply is supplied by Consumers Power Company It is alternating current and has 5,000 kilowatt. available to the community, however, the present demand is 3,500 kilowatt. The existing amount can be expanded to meet any requirement of new business. The power is not affected by seasonal factors. Rates are available upon request at the local office. Gas supplied by Consumers Power is natural and its quality is 1,050 British thermal units, or BTU. It is available for any commercial or industrial use, and rates depend upon the amount used by same. Consumers Power Company has a district headquarters in Hastings from which electric and natural gas service is directed. The district has approximately 10,000 electric and nearly 3,800 natural gas customers, including more than 4,800 rural electric customers. Chief communities served from the Hastings office are Hastings, Lake Odessa, Middleville and Nashville, with many smaller communities also on the list. The popularity of the Barry County resort area is reflected in the company’s roster of electric users on a resort billing basis, with 784 camps and cottages on this list. The district overseas and maintains more than 75 miles of high-voltage power lines in the area, and 100 miles of gas transmission and distribution mains, along with 900 miles of electric distribution facilities. The power network is a part of Consumers Power Company’s statewide inter-connected system of electric generating plants and substations. Principal substations in the Hastings district are located at Bliss Manufacturing. Company, and in Clarksville, Freeport, Hastings, Lake Odessa, Middleville, Nashville and Woodland. At these key points, electricity at voltages as high as 140,000 volts is received and transformed to lower voltages for distribution around the district system, to the farms, factories, homes and public buildings they rely on the company for service. The natural gas system is similar to the electric network in that it is integrated with Consumers’ gas systems all over Southern Michigan. Natural gas from Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, brought to Michigan by the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, is received by Consumers on its subsidiary, the Michigan Gas Storage Company, for distribution to customers. The advantages of these integrated systems are many. Customers in the Hastings area are served by a “power pool,” which assures them of a steady and reliable supply for all of their electric power needs. Electricity comes to Hastings from electric generating plants as close by as Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids or as far away as Muskegon, Bay City or Erie. The gas service system is similarly a “pool,” with the gas storage company’s operations in central Michigan designed to assure Consumers’ gas customers of adequate gas supplies in the coldest weather. This the storage company does by burying, as in underground storage fields in the warm months of the year, thus warehousing it for sale to Consumers Power Company during cold weather, when the supplies from the South can not meet the demands of Consumers’ gas users. In order to meet the needs of the company’s customers in the area, the Hastings district employs 82 electric and gas operations and servicemen, with a retail store for the sale of appliances maintained in Hastings. In addition, members of the company’s staff of trained electric and gas engineers, farm service advisors and domestic service and cooking advisors are available to its customers upon request. Modern, radio-equipped service cars and trucks carry the company’s servicemen to any part of the district whenever customers call. W.R. Carlyon, division manager, Consumers Power Company ***** Distribution facilities April 23, 1953 Packing and crating service – there is no business set up to take care of the packing and crating, but if there was business enough to make it profitable, there would be interested parties. Weighing service – platform scales are available at the Hastings Grain and Bean, Farm Bureau Services, Inc., also the Hastings Mill and Farm Supply are thinking of having platform scales installed. The scales will weight up to 16 tons, gross. Cold Storage Warehousing – at the Hastings Frozen Food Storage Company, a 30-20 basement is available for cold storage. They also have 790 lockers that are in and out of use. The New York Central Freight House has a 40-80 Warehouse, but freight can only be stored for 48 hours (no cold storage). Farm Bureau warehousing – Farm Bureau Services Inc. has at this time a storage capacity of 15,000 bushels of grain. They also have space at Michigan Elevator Exchange, which has 800,000-bushels storage. The Grain and RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing/special meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 p.m. as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: Special Exception/Land Use application from Pennock Hospital for a permit to hold a United Way Mud Run on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the property located at 420 N. Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, Parcel #08-13-014-028-00. Rutland Charter Township Ordinance Chapter 70 requires a Special Use Permit for this request. 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Application for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. 77579801 Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 Bean has 15,000 bushel storage and also have storage at Knappen Milling Company, Augusta. The Hastings Mill and Farm Supply has plans to build 25,000-bushel storage. Grading and inspection service – Other than grain, the closest place for federal inspection is Battle Creek. The elevators will inspect grains but must be rechecked by a federal grader. Elwin Curtis Farm Bureau Services Inc. ***** Transportation facilities Public carriers Hastings has no city transportation lines. However, the Trio Cab Company operates five cabs on a 24-hour basis. The city is served by Indian Trails and Short Way bus lines. There are three buses daily and four on Sunday from Grand Rapids. There are four daily runs from Battle Creek to Hastings; one run from Lansing to Hastings. The Hastings office is an agent for Greyhound Lines and sells tickets to all points in the United States. The bus runs from Grand Rapids through to Fort Wayne, Ind. and back. Motor carriers Hastings is served by three state highways: M-37, M-79 and M-43. These highways are direct routes to Grand Rapids, 37 miles; Kalamazoo, 30 miles; Battle Creek, 22 miles and Lansing, 40 miles. US-131 is 15 miles west and US-16 [now I-96] is 15 miles north. Truck lines operating from Hastings under a franchise setup are two in number: the Hooker Motor Freight Company and Michigan Express Motor Freight Company These companies, through trailer exchange agreements with other lines, cover the entire United States. These connecting lines are Doyle, Holland Motor, McNamara, Inter State, OIM, Clements, Bender and Louden Universal Car Loading, National Car Loading, Acme Fast Freight, Clair, Norwalk and others. Hooker from Hastings makes direct runs to Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Ludington, Manistee, Muskegon, Scottville and Whitehall. Michigan Express has direct runs from Battle Creek to Detroit, Chicago and other cities out of state. Shipments to Detroit are delivered at destinations the next day. Shipments from Detroit to Hastings are given 12-hour service. Shipments from Hastings to Chicago are considered on a 24-hour basis. Rail Hastings is served by a branch of the New York Central Railway. This line operates between Jackson and Grand Rapids. Two passenger and three freight trains serve the city daily. A Railway Express service also makes pick-up and deliveries. Airport Hastings has a municipally owned airpark 2 1/2 miles northwest of the city. This port is a Class A airfield and provides all directional sod runways with gravel base 3,700 feet long. The field is adequate for freight and passenger service with twin engine planes. The airport has a building on the field that is radio-equipped. A large municipally owned hangar is used for overnight hangar service. Tie-down service is free. Ninety-octane gasoline is available at the pumps on the field, and the field manager is a licensed A&E mechanic. In addition to the large hangar, two others are used for rental units. The field is equipped with T and wind sock and for night emergency landings. A pilot’s lounge, telephone, modern rest rooms and taxi service are available to the public. Elevation of the port is 820 feet above sea level. Waterways There are no navigable waterways in or the vicinity of Hastings. However, Lake Michigan is available for shipping and passenger service. The nearest port with this type of service is Muskegon. This port is 75 miles northwest on a direct route through Grand Rapids and gives passenger, auto and freight service to Milwaukee. ***** Tourist and resort May 14, 1953 Barry County has a very active tourist and resort division of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. There are 49 member operators and 25 associate members active at the present time. This division publishes yearly 10,000 maps of Barry County and 3,500 Barry County Lure Books. This book describes the advantages of resorting in the county. In 1952, the Chamber of Commerce processed 1,500 requests for information on area resorting and sent maps and books all over the middle west from Kansas City, Mo. to Buffalo, N.Y. A quarter-page ad is taken in the West Michigan Tourist magazine “Carefree Days,” which advertises the county Lure book and brings requests from all over the middle west. Merchants throughout the county cooperate 100 percent with the division and help promote this great industry in the county. Maps and books, that tell the facts of what is available to the resorter coming in to the area are available at the chamber of commerce in Hastings. NEW BEELINER – The new New York Central “Beeliner,” which on April 27 will replace the regular east-west bound passenger train serving Nashville, Hastings and Middleville on the Jackson-Grand Rapids line, will be on display in Nashville April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Hastings from 2 to 8 p.m. the same day at the Middleville from 9 a.m. to noon April 24. NYC officials report the replacement of the train with the stainless steel self-propelled car represents a forward, rather than backward-step in rail transportation. (Banner archive photo April 17, 1952) This November 1956 photo shows the Farm Bureau Services Inc. plant on South Church Street, which in 1953 had a storage capacity of 15,000 bushels of grain in downtown Hastings. (Banner archive photo by Dick Waite photography) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 498 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 498 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 13D, B-6 SOUTH BUSINESS DISTRICT. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 22nd day of July 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77579861 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk NOTICE OF FILING OF ORDER DESIGNATING A DRAINAGE DISTRICT Notice is Hereby Given, that I, Russell Yarger, Barry County Drain Commissioner, did file in the Office of the Drain Commissioner an Order Designating a Drainage District for the Duncan Lake 2 Drain, according to Act No. 40, Public Acts of Michigan 1956, as amended. The general route and course of the proposed Drain is as follows: Area “A” Drain of varying width in that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, the approximate centerline of which is described as: BEGINNING at a point 33.0 feet Westerly of the intersection of a 24” culvert with the centerline of Duncan Lake Road, said intersection being approximately 750 feet Northerly of the West 1/4 corner of said Section 5; thence Westerly 235 feet, more or less, through said drainage area; thence Northwesterly 365 feet, more or less, through said drainage area to the easterly line of a parcel with a Barry County permanent parcel number of 08-14-005-001-50; thence Northeasterly 26.6 feet, more or less, along the easterly line of said parcel; thence Southwesterly 307.5 feet along the centerline of the proposed drain, to the southerly line of said parcel; thence continuing Southwesterly 58 feet, to the easterly right of way line of Noffke Drive, as platted in the Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat for the place of ending of this centerline description; and Area “B” A Drain of varying width in that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, Outlot A of Golden Bluffs Estates No. 2, the approximate centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 15 of Golden Bluffs Estates No. 2, thence Southeasterly 19 feet along the southeasterly extension of the lot line common to Lots 15 and 16 of said Golden Bluffs Estates No. 2, for the PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence Southerly 300 feet, through said drainage area; thence Westerly 155 feet, more or less, through said drainage area to the midpoint of the easterly line of Outlot A of said Golden Bluffs Estates No. 2; thence Northwesterly 276 feet, more or less, through said drainage area, along the midline of said Outlot A to a point 15 feet easterly of the easterly right of way line of Noffke Drive as platted; thence Northeasterly 88 feet, along the centerline of the proposed drain, said centerline being 15 feet easterly of and parallel with said easterly right of way line; to the place of ending. The general legal description of the Drainage District boundary is as follows: The Drainage District is comprised of approximately 1,100 Acres in Section 5, 6, and 7 of Thornapple Township, Barry County Michigan. The Drainage District is made up of properties in Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat, and Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat No. 1 in Section 5, properties in the North 1/2 of Section 5, properties in the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Section 5 and properties in the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5 consisting of approximately 455 Acres, more or less. The Drainage District is also made up of properties in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, properties adjacent to Duncan Lake, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, and properties adjacent to Duncan Lake or North Noffke Drive in Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat, and Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat No. 1, and Noffke’s South Lake Shore Plat, and properties in Near’s West Lake Shore Plat, consisting of approximately 265 Acres, more or less. The Drainage District is also made up of properties adjacent to Duncan Lake in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, properties adjacent to Duncan Lake in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, properties adjacent to Duncan Lake, North Noffke Drive, or West Noffke Drive in Noffke’s South Lake Shore Plat, Noffke’s South Lake Shore Plat No. 2, Golden Bluff Estates No. 1 and Golden Bluff Estates No. 2, and that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 lying North of West Noffke Drive, and properties in Noffke’s South Lake Shore Plat, Noffke’s South Shore Plat No. 2, Golden Bluff Estates No. 1 and Golden Bluff Estates No. 2, and properties in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7 consisting of approximately 380 Acres, more or less. The Drainage District also included portions of Duncan Lake Road in Section 5, North Noffke Drive, Clearview Drive, and Kimberly Drive in Section 6, Duncan Shores Lane, Windy Ridge Drive, Lydia Court, Ivan Trail, and North Noffke Drive in Section 7. It is further ordered and determined that the following counties, townships, cities, villages and state highways are benefited by the proposed Drain and therefore may be liable to assessment: Barry County (for benefit to county roads), Thornapple Township. Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 77579867 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Maynard G. Sutton. Trust dated November 6. 2000. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Maynard G. Sutton, born November 7, 1934, who lived at 128 West Clinton Street, Hastings, Michigan died June 30, 2013 leaving a certain trust under the name of Maynard G. Sutton, and dated November 6, 2000, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Brenda L. Armour was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Brenda L. Armour the named trustee at 128 West Clinton, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 7/16/2013 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Brenda L. Armour 128 West Clinton Hastings, Michigan 49058 77579804 269-838-3118 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-5-2013 Keith Byrd, property owner Location: 1024 Ottland Shores on Jordan Lake in Section 5 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an add tion 24 x 32 ft onto an existing detached garage which will be too close to the side lot line 5 ft; the minimum is 10 ft in the RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning district. Case Number V-6-2013 Charles & Ruth Newhouse, property owners Location: 4336 Trails End Rd on Gun Lake in Section 4 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building 28 x 32 ft closer to the rear lot line 5 ft; the minimum is 20 ft in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. MEETING DATE: August 12, 2013 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings MI Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings MI 49058 during the hours of 8am to 5pm (closed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday - Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77579808 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jerry L. Allen and Dawn I. Allen, Husband and Wife to Member First Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2010 and recorded April 2, 2010 in Instrument # 201004020003501 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($98,980.74) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 15, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof, also the Easterly portion of Lots 27 and 28 of said Plat described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Plat of Long Beach, thence Westerly 39.51 feet along the Northerly line of said Lot 27, thence Southerly to a point on the Southerly line of Lot 28 of said Plat which is 60.25 feet Westerly along the Southerly line of said Lot 28 from the Southeasterly corner thereof, thence Easterly 60.25 feet Easterly along Southerly line of said Lot 28 from the Southeasterly corner thereof, thence Northerly along Easterly line of said Lots 27 and 28, 106 feet to place of beginning; EXCEPT the South 40 feet of Lot 63 and except the South 25 feet of Lot 28, being part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 9616 S. M 37 Hwy, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/18/2013 Member First Mortgage, LLC Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-84151 (0777579741 18)(08-08) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 13026371-NC In the matter of ANDREA NICOLE COBBHILTON. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On August 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Family Division Courtroom, 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of: Andrea Nicole CobbHolton to Andrea Nicole Holton. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 06/13/2013 ANDREA NICOLE COBB-HOLTON 9240 COX ROAD BELLEVUE, MI 49021 77579863 (517) 712-4928 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate In the Matter of David Lawrence Tonkin. Date of Birth: January 18, 1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, David Lawrence Tonkin, died June 20, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Arlene A. Tonkin, personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. July 17, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Arlene A. Tonkin 2601 Schultz Road Hastings, MI 49058 77579750 (269) 945-9299 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joanne L. Cain, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2002, and recorded on May 31, 2002 in instrument 1081493, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 52/100 Dollars ($27,708.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Long View Point, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425580F01 77579585 (07-04)(07-25) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Ann C. Koelsch Trust u/t/a/ dated May 22, 2013. Date of Birth: December 18, 1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ann C. Koelsch, Trustee, died June 17, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donald M. Thomson within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. July 17, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Donald M. Thomson 2606 Ormsby Drive 77579753 Sterling Heights, MI 48310 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William L. Currier, a Married Man and Stephenie K. Currier, his Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2001 and recorded September 6, 2001 in Instrument # 1066046 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, by assignment dated May 22, 2013 and recorded June 3, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-007063 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($56,077.98) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 15, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block B, Pleasant Shores Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, with right of ingress and egress to adjoining canal or waterway on condition that the said waterway be kept clear of weeds, debris and open to use and benefit by riparian lot owners. Also the South 15 feet of Lot 7 of Block B, Pleasant Shores Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. Commonly known as 943 Williams Drive, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/18/2013 Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our 77579736 File No: 13-82776 (07-18)(08-08) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13026435-DE Estate of Peter R. Pentinga, II. Date of birth: February 25, 1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Peter R. Pentinga, II, died November 11, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Vernon L. Pentinga, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Mark L. Feinberg, P.C. Mark L. Feinberg P31608 30300 Northwestern Hwy., Third Floor Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 932-3500 Vernon L. Pentinga 5511 Chestnut Ave. Newaygo, MI 49337 77579836 (231) 335-9389 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny R. Daugherty, A Single Person, original mortgagor(s), to National Bank of Hastings, Mortgagee, dated November 1, 2002, and recorded on November 23, 2002 in instrument 1092225, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PHH Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred EightySix and 08/100 Dollars ($63,486.08). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 50 feet of Lots 36 and 37 and the North 32 feet of vacated Lincoln Street of Kelly's Addition No. 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 94. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406008F02 77579530 (07-04)(07-25) Lake Odessa firm among ‘Michigan 50 to Watch’ APEC President Kendall Wilcox reads the magazine naming APEC one of “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.” An award program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business has recognized Automated Process Equipment Corporation of Lake Odessa — more commonly known as APEC — as one of “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” for 2013. APEC officials were honored at a recent awards ceremony during the ninth annual “Michigan Celebrates Small Business” event. The company, now celebrating 21 years in business, was founded in 1992 by Kendall Wilcox, Terry Stemler, Garrett Billmire and five other stakeholders. The small company designs and builds custom processing equipment, primarily for the pet food and animal feed industries. According to APEC’s website, the company designs and manufactures ingredient automation equipment and controls for weighing, dosing, mixing, continuous blending and coating. They serve a variety of industries with such diverse applications as the automatic formulation of flavored drink mix, rubber products, plastics, cereal products, pet food, animal feed, brake linings, vitamin and mineral supplements, lawn patch, fertilizer, foam, and composite wood products. From their its engineers to its fabricators and support staff, APEC is a tight-knit team that takes great pride in the quality products they provide their customers, said Wilcox. APEC also has another division, West Michigan Powder Coating, which is able to offer high-quality finishing and coating services to the community. “We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere and our role in the small-town company dynamic,” said Wilcox. “We at APEC are so honored to be named as one of ‘Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch’ for 2013.” Companies making it to the list are defined as having six to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants. According to the award’s website, these companies form the backbone of Michigan’s economy. Representing all regions of the state and a diverse range of industries, companies like APEC are known for their entrepreneurial leadership, creation of innovation or use of innovation in creative ways, and their sustainable competitive advantage. Winners were selected by Michigan-based judges from the banking, economic development, entrepreneurship development, industrial and venture capital communities. Other area companies on the list included Marshall Plastic Film of Martin, Nobis Agri Science Inc. of Plainwell and TerraTrike of Grand Rapids, which originated in Hastings. Kendall Wilcox, president of APEC, stands by a mist coater before it is shipped to the customer. Tony Jackson welds parts of machinery in his job at APEC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Donald M. Mathews Living Trust u/t/a dated November 5, 2002. Date of birth: January 16, 1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donald M. Mathews, Trustee, died July 4, 2013 leaving the above Trust entitled “Donald M. Mathews Living Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Lyle Mathews within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 22, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Lyle Mathews 376 E. Freeport Road 77579828 Freeport, MI 49325 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26412-DE Estate of Wayne Robinson (aka Donald Wayne Robinson), Deceased. Date of birth: 04/04/1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Wayne Robinson (aka Donald Wayne Robinson), Deceased, who lived at 7915 Garbow Road, Middleville, Michigan died 05/29/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Bryan Finkbeiner, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/13/2013 Robert L. Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Bryan Finkbeiner 8111 West Garbow Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 77579766 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jed Brisco and Jaime L. Brisco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2003 and recorded September 22, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113745, and Loan Modification Agreement Recorded On 04/26/2013 in Document Number 2013-005549, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by EverBank by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 96/100 Dollars ($80,996.96) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 1210 and 1211 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 11, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-007669 06816800 (07-11)(08-01) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Shannon Joel Hill and Shela M. Moser, both single, joint tenants rights of survivorship, not tenants in common to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2007 and recorded September 25, 2007 in Instrument # 20070925-0002407 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Twelve Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($130,512.33) including interest 9.834% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 8, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 220 feet of the following described parcel: The South 500 feet of the East 800 feet of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of section 33, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, subject to a public highway over the South 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as 7363 Huff Rd, Bellevue MI 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/11/2013 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 8445123 Our File No: 12-73565 (07-11)(08-01) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Santana, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Greenlight Financial Services its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on May 20, 2008 in instrument 20080520-0005372, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2007-B, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series INABS 2007-B under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated June 1, 2007 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Three and 10/100 Dollars ($65,253.10). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 15, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 Block 11 H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425282F01 06816925 (07-18)(08-08) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley J. Thompson, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation doing business as Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007, and recorded on September 12, 2007 in instrument 200709120001933, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-One and 40/100 Dollars ($26,841.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 224 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan And Lot No. 68 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. And Lots 225 and 226 of plat of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof being a subdivision of a part of the North one-half of section 19, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Subject to all restrictions and easements of record. and Lots No. 69 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded plat thereof Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425594F01 77579524 (07-04)(07-25) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate In the Matter of Richard Wayne Overmire. Date of Birth: July 26, 1920. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Richard Wayne Overmire, died June 21, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard M. Overmire, personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. July 19, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Richad M. Overmire 1720 Heritage Bay Drive Middleville, MI 49333 77579806 (269) 205-2150 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE--Default has been made in the conditions of a Mortgage made by LYNN A. PAGE, a single woman, individually and as Trustee on behalf of Lynn A. Page Trust No. 1, Mortgagors, to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2011, and recorded November 29, 2011, Instrument Number 201111290011131, of Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $16,635.23, including interest at 11.96% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 17, T2N, R10W, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 17; thence North 90 degrees 00’ East 1317.52 feet along the North line of said SW 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 58’44” East 220.0 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degrees 58’44” East 133.0 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ West 220.0 feet; thence South 01 degrees 58’44” East 142.0 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ West 201.08 feet; thence North 01 degrees 58’44” West 275.0 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00’ East 421.08 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the South 66 feet of the North 386 feet of the East 220 feet of said West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 17; c/k/a 6532 Boulter Rd., Shelbyville, MI 49344 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 you will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 25, 2013 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 721400 Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 586-1200 (07-25)(08-15) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Theresa A. Priest, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2003, and recorded on November 12, 2003 in instrument 1117431, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety and 33/100 Dollars ($66,790.33). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 1, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at point of the North line of section 12, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 1058.75 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section; thence South 00 degees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 208.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 252.78 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12, said West line also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds West 208.75 feet along said West line to said North line of section 12; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds East 252.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to easements for public Highway Purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Moe Road and over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Parmalee Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 4, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426771F01 77579560 (07-04)(07-25) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Muriel F. Sutter Revocable Trust dated December 3, 2010. Date of Birth: May 22, 1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Muriel F. Sutter, died June 1, 2013 leaving the above trust entitled “Muriel F. Sutter Revocable Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Debora Monroe within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 9, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Debora Monroe 7180 Hagar Road Nashville, MI 49073 06816758 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 10, 2013 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Also present were 12 guests. Agenda was approved Minutes from the June 12, 2013 regular board meeting were approved, as corrected Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Approved grant application requests for both fire dept. and police dept. Approved authorization to sell fire departments old grass rig Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills Approved the appointment of Bob Egelkraut to fill the Parks Board vacancy Approved paying the Prairieville Twp. Fire Department monthly instead of quarterly Approved Pine Lake Special Assessment District Resolution Approved the building exterior improvement quote Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77579854 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by NANCY V. HOMRICH, a single woman, 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058, Mortgagor(s) to NUUNION CREDIT UNION now known as LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION, 15800 N. HAGGERTY ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170, Mortgagee, dated DECEMBER 16, 2009, and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Barry County on FEBRUARY 5, 2010, in INSTRUMENT NO. 201002050001078, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 57/100THS ($28,698.57) DOLLARS with interest thereon at 5.90% per annum including attorney fees as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 1, 2013, AT 1:00 P.M. Local Time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, inside the Barry County Circuit Courthouse, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, aforesaid, on said mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: Commencing at the South 1 / 4 post of Section 29, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence North along the North-South 1 / 4 line of said Section, 1417.10 feet; thence South 33 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds, East 517.84 feet to the centerline of Welcome Road; thence North 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, East along said centerline, 664.48 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 27 degrees, 31 minutes, 00 seconds, West 378.01 feet; thence North 30 degrees, 44 minutes 31 seconds, West 497.05 feet; thence North parallel with said North-South 1 / 4 1ine, 475 feet more or less to the East-West 1 / 4 line of said Section; thence Easterly along said East-West 1/4 line, 320 feet more or less to a point which lies Westerly 600 feet from the Northeast corner of the West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of said Section 29; thence Southeasterly, 1140 feet more or less to a point on the centerline of Welcome Road, which lies South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West 310 feet from the intersection of said centerline with the East line of said West 1 / 2 of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 29; thence South 55 degrees, 06 minutes, 51 seconds, West along said centerline to the place of beginning. More commonly known as: 675 WELCOME ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058 During the SIX (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 Harper Avenue St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 677579491 27-13 (06-27)(07-25) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol K Ruddy, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to CitiMortgage, Inc. as successor in interest by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2002, and recorded on August 29, 2002 in instrument 1086505, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Ninety-Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($31,098.99). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 8, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods; thence South 60 rods; thence West 94 rods; thence North 60 rods to the place of beginning, EXCEPT Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods along the North Section line for place of beginning; thence South 209 feet; thence West 417 feet; thence North 209 feet; thence East 417 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426986F01 06816725 (07-11)(08-01) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J. Jonker, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 28, 2005, as Instrument No.: 1143335, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $184,739.96 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on August 22, 2013, 1:00 pm local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 237.58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 965.21 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, 377.95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 396.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1,564.12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 890.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 75.00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD, AND THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. Tax Identification Number: 08-13020-008-40 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Mortgagors will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. July 11, 2013 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 (07-18)(08-15) 77579683 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Driver faces additional charges in crash that killed Lake Odessa woman COURT NEWS Cody Allen Butler-Arnett, 25, of Kalamazoo was sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He also was given credit for 180 days already served in jail and ordered to be on probation for 12 months. He was sentenced in circuit court July 17. An additional charge of receiving and concealing stolen property was dismissed. his jail sentence will be suspended with probation and he will be ordered to wear a detection ankle bracelet for 90 days. He also was ordered to attend AA meetings four times per week. Additional charges of operating a motor vehicle, third offense, operating a vehicle while his license had been suspended and unlawful use of a license plate were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. A 40-year-old Colorado Springs, Colo., man was sentenced to 11 months in jail after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance by operating and maintaining a meth lab. Additional charges against Darwin James McIntyre of operating a meth lab, possession of meth or ecstasy, and possession of a controlled substance were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. In addition to his jail term, McIntyre was placed on 60 months of probation and ordered to pay $698 in court costs and restitution. Dana Lee Kurr, 32, of Middleville pleaded guilty recently to possession of marijuana. Kurr was ordered to pay $1,125 in court fines and costs. The sentence was imposed by Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. David Allen Slee, 55, of Hastings was sentenced to six months in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to operating a motor vehicle while impaired, third offense. He was sentenced July 17. The last three months of Michelle Ann Bowers, 41, of Hastings pleaded guilty to embezzlement from a nonprofit or charitable organization. She was sentenced in circuit court by Judge Amy McDowell July 11. She was ordered to pay $6,555 in court costs and fines including $6,130 in restitution. Catrina Ann Bagnoud, 26, of Hastings pleaded guilty in circuit court to probation violation. She was ordered to continue probation as previously sentenced and pay fines and costs of $837. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Card of Thanks HIGH EFFICIENCY OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler burns less wood. 25 year warranty. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616)877-4081. HUGE POLE BARN SALE: lots of hand power tools, lots of Craftsman, tool boxes, ton of air tools, air compressors, lots of fishing stuff, Craftsman radial arm saw, drill press, band saw, sanders, drills (some cordless), Honda 5,000 watt commercial generator, chain saws, table saws, miter saws, bench grinders, all sizes of vices, lots of antiques. A few things that go bang. Also some thing for the ladies, you don’t want to miss this sale. 14212 S. M-37, Battle Creek on southwest corner of M-37 & Hickory Rd. Call if you need better directions. (269)209-5064 Thursday July 25, Friday July 26, Saturday July 26th 9am-5pm. Sun or Rain its all inside. THANK YOU The family of Teressa Newton (Harwood) would like to thank all of our family and friends who came together to help us through our time of grief after the passing of our daughter, sister and wife. Your kind words and prayers were very much appreciated. Thank you so very much. KC & C specializing in all your residential, commercial and agricultural concrete flat work needs. With 26 years experience and military grade standards, we take concrete to a whole new level. Call Aric for a free estimate at (616)299-3035. National Ads Help Wanted Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, July 28th. 400 exhibitors, rain or shine. 8:00am-4:00pm, located at the Fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan. $4.00 admission. No pets. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: Our Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. APOLS WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia MI. (616)6981030 M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:002:00. DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Become a FOR RENT: HASTINGS, driver for Werner Enterpriseasy walk to town, down- es. Earn $800 per week! Lostairs, 2 bedroom, $500 per cal CDL training. 1-800-882month. Call 269-838-5140. 7364. For Rent MIDDLE LAKE RENTAL: 3BD apartment. All appliances included, washer, dryer, central air. 1st months rent plus security deposit. Call Joe (269)838-2650. Automotive DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days, 1800-882-7364. RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL THIS PUBLICATION WORKS, call (269)948-0958. DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or Garage Sale might otherwise violate law YARD SALE: MULTI-FAM- or accepted standards of ILY SALE- Toys, books, taste. However, this publicaclothing & much more. All tion does not warrant or priced to sell! July 26th-27th, guarantee the accuracy of 9am-7pm, July 28th, noon- any advertisement, nor the 7pm, 355 E. Brogan Road, quality of goods or services Hastings. advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Charges of second degree murder and grossly negligent act causing miscarriage or stillbirth to a fetus have been added against Derrick Allen McElhaney of Delton. He was the reported driver in a May 12 accident that claimed the life of Faith Allen, 21, of Lake Odessa, and her unborn child. The charges were recently added by the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. McElhaney, 23, also faces charges of driving while his license was suspended, causing a death and serious injury, possession of heroin and possession of clonazepam. Those charges were amended after authorities received alcohol and drug test results from the Michigan State Police crime lab. A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Barry County District Court Aug. 15. Second degree murder carries a maximum potential sentence of life in prison. Allen’s unborn baby died May 12 after the accident. Allen died two days later, Tuesday, Husband gets prison sentence after fatal accident Elvin Woodrow Kizziar, 37, of Plainwell was sentenced July 11 after pleading no contest to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended and causing a death. In Barry County Circuit Court, Judge Amy McDowell ordered him to serve 60 to 180 months in prison, giving him credit for 75 days served. Kizziar was the driver in a Dec. 26, 2012, accident on Cressey Road near Kane Road. He apparently lost control of his vehicle due to weather conditions. The car left the roadway and hit a tree, crushing his 42-year-old wife, Melissa Jo Ulferts. She died at the scene. Kizziar was arrested following the accident because he was driving without a license, which had been suspended. Business Services THORNAPPLE MANOR, THE Barry County Long Term Care facility, is now taking applications for a Nursing Assistant Class to start August 5, 2013. Applications can be completed Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.4:00p.m. in our business office. 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 No phone calls please. EOE Recreation WANTED HUNTING LAND: (2) Families are interested in leasing acreage for this years deer season. Call (269)795-3049 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 May 14. The single-vehicle accident occurred at 3:47 p.m. on M-43 Highway near Goodwill Road in Rutland Township. McElhaney was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment of injuries he suffered in the accident. Another passenger, Corey Justice, 24, of Clarksville, also was injured and treated at Pennock Hospital. Michigan State Police said McElhaney was southbound on M-43 when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Troopers suspected speed, alcohol and drugs as contributing factors in the crash. POLICE BEAT Man has full tank, but nowhere to go A 41-year-old Hastings man was arrested July 19 for allegedly taking approximately 30 gallons of gasoline from inside a building in the 100 block of East Mill Street in Hastings. Hastings police arrested the man and booked him into the Barry County Jail on a charge of larceny in a building. Builder reports tools stolen from job site A Lake Odessa man reported theft of a toolbox and tools from a garage at a job site on Jordan Lake. The man said he has been working at the Beech Street site for a few weeks and had removed the toolbox from the back of his truck and placed it inside the garage. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies received the call July 12 and estimated the value of the items taken at $1,200. Theft of beer lands man in jail Toddler pulled from lake; expected to fully recover A a 22-year-old Hastings man was arrested at the Family Fare supermarket in Hastings July 21 after he allegedly tried to steal a bottle of beer by hiding it inside his pants. Store employees told Hastings officers they witnessed the man put the bottle in his pants. The man reportedly tried to turn in a 10-cent bottle return receipt and was asked if he had anything to pay for. When he told employees he was not making any purchases, he was detained until police arrived. He was then taken to the Barry County Jail on pending charges of retail fraud. An unresponsive 3-year-old child was pulled from about three feet of water at Round Lake in Allegan County’s Leighton Township over the weekend. Family and friends reportedly performed CPR until medical personnel from Leighton Township Fire Department and Thornapple Ambulance arrived. According to Allegan County Sheriff’s Department, they were called to the lake, not far from the Barry County line, at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Police said the deputy assigned to the Leighton and Dorr area and to the sheriff’s office dive team arrived within five minutes of the call. Police officials said CPR had already been started until the emergency crews arrived. The child was reportedly revived and transported by ambulance to DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. The child is expected to make a full recovery. Allegan County Sheriff Department officials said the family had been swimming in the lake earlier in the day and the children were wearing life jackets. After swimming, the life jackets were taken off and the family went fishing near their dock. While fishing, the parents noticed the 3year-old child was missing. A search of the area found the child in approximately three feet of water and unresponsive. Police investigated the incident and said it appears to be accidental. Officials also said that typically victims of drowning or near drowning do not survive for prolonged periods in warm water — water above 70 degrees. In this case, police said the water was approximately 89 degrees and the child was in the water for only a short time. Escaped suspect eludes K-9 unit See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Derrick Allen McElhaney Barry County Sheriff’s K-9 unit was called to help the Prairieville Township Police Department track an escaped prisoner Sunday, July 21, at about 4:42 p.m. According to police, a 20-year-old female suspect was handcuffed in the back of a Prairieville police car when she escaped. The K-9 unit tracked the suspect through a soybean field and into a wooded area. The track continued north to Cressey Road and into a cornfield, then south and back east along the edge of the field. The track eventually crossed into a wooded area and was lost. Marijuana plants left in rental home A Plainwell woman cleaning out a rental home discovered 21 marijuana plants. She told police the former renter died and she was clearing the home located in the 7000 block of Marsh Road. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies took the plants into evidence. The incident was reported July 13 at about 3:30 p.m. Felonious assault charges possible against man with knife A 28-year-old man was arrested and could face charges of felonious assault after an incident July 20 around 4:50 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies said they were called to a home in the 5000 block of North Charlton Park Road. They were told a man was holding a knife to the throat of a female. When officers arrived, the man was on the back porch of the home and jumped the rail to flee police. Officers were able to catch up to him and placed him under arrest. Charges are under review with the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Metal wagon wheels taken from storefront The owner of Middle Lake Market on Barber Road northeast of Hastings reported theft of four decorative metal wagon wheels from the front of the store. The items were reported taken between June 30 and July 13. Police were called July 15 to investigate the theft. The owner said the wheels were cemented in the ground and wired to the fence. Man arrested for violating personal protection order Hastings City Police arrested a 43-yearold Hastings man for allegedly violating a personal protection order. Officers were called to the 400 block of West Bond Street about 10 a.m. July 20. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail without incident. Wallet returned four years later still contains cards, money Nearly four years after a Hastings man lost his wallet, it was turned over to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies and returned to him, still containing his driver’s license, credit cards and $71 cash. A woman turned the wallet in to deputies July 18, saying her husband found it about four years ago and had just been procrastinating about turning it in. Police contacted the man listed on the driver’s license in the wallet. He identified the wallet and admitted that he lost it some time ago. The wallet and contents were returned to the man. Running red light saves no time A 26-year-old Eaton Rapids man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and for having an improper registration plate. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies stopped the driver July 13 at about 2 a.m. after the officer saw him turn east on Apple Street from Michigan Avenue and disregard the red traffic light. Field sobriety tests were conducted at the scene, and officers arrested the man for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Caledonia woman arrested for OWI A 28-year-old Caledonia woman was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and possible charges of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, as well as probation violation. Sheriff’s deputies were stopped at the Duncan Lake public access site updating paperwork when they noticed that the passenger side tail light on the woman’s vehicle was cracked and the plate light defective. She was stopped near 108th Street and Duncan Lake Road around 9:50 p.m. July 18. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and took the driver to the Barry County Jail. Police arrest man urinating in public A 25-year-old man was arrested July 21 after urinating in public. Hastings police said the man was seen urinating at about 2:23 a.m. on the Riverwalk near Jefferson Street and Mill Street. He was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail on charges of being a disorderly person. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — Page 13 State News Roundup Detroit bankruptcy filing described as only viable option MDOT officials are hoping simple messages like this will reduce traffic deaths. Gov. Rick Snyder authorized Detroit’s emergency manager to seek federal bankruptcy protection for the city July 18, saying it was the only viable option to provide the 700,000 people of Detroit with the public services they need and to restore the city. “The fiscal realities confronting Detroit have been ignored for too long,” said Snyder. “I’m making this tough decision so the people of Detroit will have the basic services they deserve and so we can start to put Detroit on a solid financial footing that will allow it to grow and prosper in the future. This is a difficult step, but the only viable option to address a problem that has been six decades in the making.” Snyder’s decision allowed Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr to make a filing under Chapter 9 of the federal bankruptcy law. Orr filed for Chapter 9 protection today shortly after receiving authorization from the governor. Chapter 9 protects financially distressed municipalities from creditors while their debts are resolved under the direction of a bankruptcy judge. Detroit has more than $18 billion in debt and unfunded liabilities and doesn’t have the revenue to meet those obligations and provide an adequate level of services to its people, who pay the highest taxes per capita in Michigan. The city’s debt level is unsustainable. Currently, 38 cents of every city dollar goes toward debt repayment, legacy costs and other obligations. By 2017, that figure is expected to reach 65 cents per dollar. The governor noted Orr’s restructuring plan for the city calls for investing $1.25 billion over 10 years in core services, primarily police and fire protection, trash pickup and street lighting. Sudden gusts tip semi crossing Mackinac Bridge A semi tractor-trailer tipped over on the Mackinac Bridge Thursday evening, July 18, but the driver was uninjured, and the bridge was not damaged, other than paint being scraped. Shortly after 9 p.m., a fast-moving front swept through the Straits of Mackinac. Winds at the Mackinac Bridge quickly went from around 20 miles per hour to gusts nearly 80 mph. As bridge crews were dispatched to pick up construction barrels that had blown out of place from lane closures on the bridge, Mackinac Bridge Authority personnel were notified that a semi had tipped over on its side onto the bridge rail. Crews located the semi, and officials closed the bridge to traffic from about 9:15 p.m. to 12:40 a.m. to allow for the truck to be safely towed off of the bridge. TYDEN PARK • message signs is one simple and inexpensive way MDOT can contribute to that effort. Currently, nine states are posting fatality messages on their own DMS. Last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation saw an increase in traffic fatalities and responded with this type of messaging. The year-to-date traffic fatality statistics will be provided and updated by the Michigan State Police. The data will be taken directly from the Fatal Accident Reporting System. “Driver error and driver behavior are the biggest challenges when it comes to the safe- Some paint was scratched off of the railing after sudden wind gusts blew this semi onto its side while crossing the Mackinac Bridge. Gypsy moth caterpillars defoliating northern trees Michigan residents in northern parts of the state are noticing loss of leaves on oak, aspen and maple trees. The prime culprit contributing to this defoliation is the gypsy moth. Department of Natural Resources forest health officials report that, while the most obvious defoliation is currently heaviest in Crawford, Oscoda, Otsego and Montmorency counties, it is likely that gypsy moth caterpillars are causing similar problems on a local scale in other areas of the Lower Peninsula. “Gypsy moth caterpillars are nothing new to our state,” said DNR forest health specialist Dr. Robert Heyd. “They’re a recurring challenge. We most often see defoliation in the season following a particularly droughtheavy year like we experienced in 2012. Many forest pests tend to target trees that are weakened — perhaps from drought — or otherwise not in optimum health. The No. 1 thing people can do to reduce the effects of pests like gypsy moth is promoting tree health.” Regular watering and avoiding damage to roots and bark go a long way in helping trees fend off the effects of defoliation. Likewise, periodically removing dead and dying trees in woodlots keeps remaining trees growing strong. Surviving gypsy moth caterpillars are currently spinning cocoons to transform into moths later in July. With the caterpillar stage nearing an end in most areas, it’s too late for spraying to help. The good news is that defoliated trees are already beginning to develop new leaves to SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH replace those that were eaten. And even heavily defoliated trees will recover without serious long-term effects. Heyd said gypsy moths rarely kill trees in Michigan. “Historically, only trees already suffering from problems like drought, old age or root damage are at risk,” he added. To learn more about gypsy moth caterpillars, visit the MSU Extension website, http://msue.anr.msu.edu/topic/info/pest_management. For more information about the DNR’s forest health program, visit www.michigan.gov/foresthealth. Impaired driving deaths, injuries increased in 2012 The 2012 Michigan Drunk Driving Audit shows increases in alcohol- and drug-related crashes, fatalities and injuries. However, a five-year picture shows an overall decline, with alcohol involvement decreasing more rapidly than drug involvement. Traffic deaths resulting from alcohol- or drug-related crashes jumped 7.2 percent, from 319 in 2011 to 342 in 2012, while injuries increased from 6,086 to 6,177. Drug involvement in traffic fatalities increased 6.3 percent, from 127 deaths in 2011 to 135 in 2012, while alcohol involvement climbed 2.6 percent, from 274 to 281. Seventy-four deaths involved both alcohol and drugs and were counted in each category. The increases come after dramatic drops in all categories in 2011. Deaths involving alcohol or drugs have fallen by 9.8 percent over the past five years. Alcohol-involved traffic deaths have decreased by 11.4 percent since 2008, while drug-involved deaths have declined by 3.6 percent. “Although 2012 saw increases in impaired driving deaths and injuries, the overall trend in Michigan is a positive one,” said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the Michigan State Police. “Officers in Michigan have been and will continue to make impaired driving enforcement a priority.” The Drunk Driving Audit is an annual report issued by the MSP Criminal Justice Information Center and is a collaborative effort between MSP and the Michigan Department of State. Male drivers were nearly three times as likely as female drivers to be arrested for impaired driving in 2012, with 27,606 men arrested compared to 9,576 women. There were 36,322 persons convicted of operating under the influence of liquor or other impaired driving offenses. Some of these convictions included arrests made in prior years. The 2012 Drunk Driving Audit includes county-specific information and is available at Michigan.gov/drunkdrivingaudit. MDOT sending sober message $ COST… 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 16th CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2013 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain___________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ 07632735 Team Members Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK • ty of our roadways,” said Michigan State Police Lt. Gary Megge. “If everyone could steer clear of driving distracted, drowsy, impaired or carelessly, our roads would be much safer. Displaying hard data for motorists is an eye opener that will increase awareness and focus.” If another message is deemed a higher priority than the safety message, the sign will be switched, Steudle said. Higher priority messages include incident messages, lane closures, shoulder closures and work zone messages. Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH The Michigan Department of Transportation hopes motorists will take notice of a pilot statewide safety campaign that began July 24 on Michigan highways. MDOT will display the number of traffic fatalities on Michigan roadways to date on selected electronic signs. The message will be displayed one day per month along various I, M and US routes, and the campaign is scheduled to run through November. “It’s a startling statistic, and that’s the point,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Displaying the number of lives lost on Michigan roads can be an effective way to influence driver behavior and increase driver focus.” As Michigan moves “Toward Zero Deaths,” MDOT officials believe it is imperative that every opportunity be taken to improve safety on Michigan roadways. Driver behavior factors into nearly 90 percent of all fatal crashes, and one key to changing driver behavior is educating the public on the scope of the issue Steudle said. Posting fatality statistics on the dynamic Summer vacation season drains blood supply I frequently am asked how someone can give back to the community if they don’t have a lot of money or time. As a young deputy sheriff, when the pay was quite low, I found that donating blood was one way to give back. This is easy to do by watching the newspaper for a local blood drive or by making an appointment with the Red Cross in Lansing. Donors should be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and you cannot take aspirin or medications containing aspirin 48 hours prior to donating. Another option is donating platelets through Apheresis. The Lansing Red Cross has a wonderful center for this process. Blood is drawn out of one arm into a sterile, singleuse kit that separates the platelets from the blood. The remaining components of blood are returned to the donor in the other arm. Donating platelets takes an average of 90 minutes, and donors can relax and watch TV while the platelets are collected. Platelets are cells in the blood that help form clots and control bleeding. There is an increased need for platelets because a unit of platelets expires after five days. Cancer and leukemia patients count on platelet transfusions to continue their treatment. Many platelet donors are able to give enough platelets to support two patient transfusions. I have a very busy schedule, but I can always find time to donate blood or platelets. Over the years, I have donated 164 times with eight donations to equal a gallon, totaling over 20 gallons. The summer season drains the Michigan blood supply. One blood donation may be to save up to three lives. If you are not currently a donor, I urge you to start today. 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To sign up please call... Nancy Schoessel at 269-945-2742 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 07633412 �Page 14 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Fair autocross attracts close to 60 competitors by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Matt Rowley of Middleville didn’t have much trouble finding the small ramp set up on the backside of the stage. He pulled his number 79 car right up onto the cement stage in the infield in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fairgrounds after winning the 6-8-cylinder main event at the Martin Xtreme Racing Autocross. Rowley slid halfway out of the passenger window and raised his index finger into the exhaust filled night sky. “I told my wife I was going to park on top of the cement,” Rowley said. “She said didn’t believe me, and I said you better believe that if I win I’m sitting on the concrete on the big slab. That’s why I pulled up there, just for her and my kids.” It was Rowley’s second autocross victory at the fair, an event he’s been participating in since it came to the grandstand. His kids helped paint the car he got the Tuesday before the event. Rowley didn’t plan on racing this summer. “I had a buddy call me and say, ‘hey I’ve Firefighters inspect Dericle Trudgeon’s car as is steams on the track during Thursday’s Autocross at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) got a car for you.’ He said, ‘here it is, come pick it up,’” Rowley said. He said the championship race was the most fun he’s had in an autocross event. He started in a tough spot, on the far inside where With his car atop the infield stage, Matt Rowley celebrates his victory in the 6-8cylinder Main Event during the Martin Xtreme Racing Autocross at the Barry County Fair Thursday. 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There were nearly 60 entrants into the competition, with prizes going to the top three in the 4-cylinder, 6-8-cylinder, and the women’s competitions. Sarah Keizer from Hastings took the women’s competition with her 277 car, while Daniel Fox from Middleville in the 888 car won the 4-cylinder main event. It was Fox’s first time racing in the autocross, although he’s helped buddy Bobby Brown with autocross and demolition derby More than 1,100 Michigan High School Athletic Association officials are scheduled to attend “Officiate Michigan Day” on Saturday, July 27, at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, where they will receive training from 40 of the best in the officiating field. Officials representing the amateur, collegiate and professional ranks will speak and provide training during four instructional workshops throughout the day plus additional sessions mid-day and at the end of the afternoon. “Officiate Michigan Day” is the kickoff event to the National Association of Sports Officials’ (NASO) annual Sports Officiating Summit, which will follow July 28-30 in Grand Rapids. MHSAA Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts and Barry Mano, founder and president of NASO, will give the opening address. Four-time Super Bowl official Jerry Markbreit will speak to close the event. Four instructional sessions will focus on sport-specific training in officiating the following: baseball, basketball, competitive cheer, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, ice hockey, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. “We’re expecting this to be one of the largest gatherings of sports officials ever held in the United States,” said MHSAA assistant director Mark Uyl, who oversees the association’s officials program. “It will be a historic day of learning and training for our officials.” Among scheduled clinicians are current National Basketball Association officials Joe Crawford and Bill Kennedy, NCAA National Coordinator of Volleyball Officials Joan Powell, National Hockey League Senior Vice President and Director of Officiating Terry Gregson and official Dan O’Halloran, and National Football League officials Perry Paganelli, Carl Paganelli, Jr., and Dino Paganelli. All three Paganellis have officiated Super Bowls, and O’Halloran is coming off working his fourth straight Stanley Cup Final. Crawford and Kennedy both officiated during the recent NBA Finals, and Powell also served as team leader of the U.S. women’s national volleyball team that won the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. “Officiate Michigan Day” is open to all officials, including those not registered with the MHSAA, and cost to attend is $35. It is recommended officials sign up online by 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25. To register for the conference or see the schedule and list of presenters and clinicians, visit the MHSAA Website at www.mhsaa.com, click on the “Officials” tab in the top menu bar and then on the “Officiate Michigan Day” link. Area wrestlers among Triple Crown winners Eight athletes swept their age categories by taking gold in all three wrestling styles - folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco Roman - in this year’s Meijer State Games of Michigan Wrestling tournament. The group included Payton Miller from Hastings as well as Maple Valley Wrestling Club members Jesse Brumm from Nashville, Chandler Murton from Bellevue and Blake Paige from Battle Creek. With the accomplishment of taking gold in all three styles they earn the honor of Triple Crown winner. Along with taking home three gold medals they also receive an official Triple Crown Wrestling T-shirt. Miller will be a fourth grader at St. Rose this fall. He has placed at regionals, state and national events during his wrestling career, and has a goal of someday being a national champion. The group also included Steven Kymes from Dafter, Jarrett Trombley and Braxton Parks from Owosso, and Anthonie Taylor from Grand Rapids. It was the second Triple Crown win for Taylor at the State Games. Taylor said, “sometimes I miss out on having fun with my friends because I train for wrestling year round but winning the Triple Crown makes up for it.” The wrestling competition was held June 22 at Sparta High School, one of 34 sports included in the State Games, the signature event of the West Michigan Sports Commission This year over 6,500 athletes participated in the Meijer State Games of Michigan, a record number of participants. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — Page 15 Hammerheads present funds to refurbish CERC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The water is fine, but the Hastings Hammerheads Swim Club is helping out the rest of the Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) in Hastings. The Hammerheads presented Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings girls’ swimming and diving head coach Carl Schoessel and the CERC with a check for $7,638 Monday for improvements to the CERC. There are plans to purchase one new large furniture piece for the main lobby, and to recover the existing furniture which has been well worn since the opening of the CERC. Proceeds have also been used to purchase new televisions for the main lobby and the weight room. “(Hammerhead coach Mike Schipper) contacted me and he asked what kinds of things would be appropriate in the community center to do,” Schoessel said. “(Hastings athletic director) Mike Goggins and I talked about it and we decided that it would be good to do something about the furniture situation. This is the original furniture, and as you can see its very well worn. There’s really nothing wrong with the furniture other than the covering. It’s still good furniture.” Schoessel said the recovering work will be done locally. About ten percent of the donation was raised through the Family Fun Night the Hammerheads hosted at the CERC June 28. “Our whole team is parent driven,” Schipper said. “A bunch of parents jumped in The Hastings Hammerheads Swim Club presents a check for $7,638 to Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving head coach Carl Schoessel Monday for improvements to the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. and said, ‘yeah, let’s do it.’ So, we did a Friday Family Fun Night and opened it up to the entire county, because the pool is open to the entire county.” Corporate and individual donations accounted for the rest of the nearly $8,000. Schipper said raising money for the CERC was only one of the goals of the fundraising effort. The other was to give the Hammerheads a sense of ownership in the facility they use so often. The youngsters were in charge of recruiting participants for the family fun night “They were to get out to get neighbors to come, friends and all of that so they had to be recruiters,” Schipper said. “When they were here, some of them worked at selling food, some of them did face-painting and tattooing, some of them ran a hula hoop little fun area, we had the gymnasiums open for volleyball and basketball. They helped out. We wanted them to play a role. We had six or eight lifeguards, all of whom were older swimmers who volunteered their time. We had three swimmers whose parents came and they DJ’d. We had music upstairs and lights and it was really pretty cool.” The Hammerheads typically hold a SwimA-Thon fundraiser for their own program each year, and may host another Family Fun Night this winter. “$8,000 is a lot of money,” Schipper said. “I was surprised. We’re going to refurbish the whole CERC.” “There’s going to be a lot of visual stuff where our kids are going to be able to see and think ‘I did that. I helped with that.’” The improvements won’t be done this weekend, but the Hammerheads will get to show off the CERC Saturday as they host a league championship meet beginning at 9:30 a.m. for its 9-and-up swimmers. The 8-andunder Hammerheads are at Bridgeman for their league championship meet this evening. Moto’ and rodeo entertain grandstand spectators Patrick Garner (172) and Robert Rathbun (151) catch some air as Tucker Colburn keeps his wheels on the dirt during their race at the SJO Productions Motocross Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The bucking broncos weren’t any easier than the bulls on the cowboys at the Barry County Fair Wednesday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The bull riding competition once again capped off the rodeo show in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair Wednesday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A young cowgirl races her horse ahead during the barrel riding competition Wednesday at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Andrew Linn (29) and Andrew Rumsey race around the track during their Quad ADV race at Friday’s SJO Motocross event at the Barry County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Riders in the 14-24 class take off at the start of their race Friday during the SJO Productions Motocross event in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Deagan Sanders’ green mohawk flutters atop his helmet as he races in the 50SS class at the Barry County Fair Friday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A cowboy finishes off a turn in the calf roping competition during the rodeo Wednesday evening at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 16 — Thursday, July 25, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 161st Barry County Fair is hot, but good 4-H members show their dairy and dairy feeder calves as one of the last livestock shows of the Barry County Fair Thursday. All week long, the 4-H members had to feed, water, clean pens and wash their animals for the fair. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) This calf was born at the Barry County Fair in the Miracle of Birth Tent. Fair visitors were able to see a variety of newborn animals in the tent, including two large litters of piglets, four lambs, two calves and several ducks and chicks. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer This summer’s sudden heat wave couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Barry County Fair. Fair Board President Dennis Redman said attendance was definitely down this year, although official numbers aren’t available yet. “It’s just hard to get people to come out to the fair when it’s that hot,” he said. He noted that despite the soaring heat, nightly grandstand events were popular, including the demolition derby, autocross, motocross and rodeo. And overall, he said it was a very good fair. “There’s nothing you can do about the weather,” said Redman. “It was just bad timing. This week’s weather is perfect, and the week before fair was nice. We just happened to hit that one week.” He said every effort was made to keep visitors, exhibitors and the livestock as comfortable as possible throughout the week. The emergency services cooling tent provided a Dave DeWitt takes a spin on the carousel at the Barry County Fair with his two granddaughters, Rylee DeWitt, 2 1/2, and Alexis Hammock, 6. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) For tractor enthusiasts, the Barry County Fair is a great place to see a wide variety of new and antique tractors — from the shiny red Farmall tractors here, to the shiny green of the John Deere models, blue New Hollands, orange Case tractors, multicolor Olivers, yellow Minneapolis Moline, even a pink tractor and more. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) 4-H members line up their goats for the judge to compare. The judge takes time to ask some questions during the showmanship classes. welcome blast of cool air and place to get out of the searing sun for awhile. Water was available throughout the grounds, and emer- Skyler Dunn, 7, of Battle Mountain, Mt., watches Saturday with his great-granddad Ron Hesterly of Hastings (center) and Ron Coats of Coats Grove, as an ash log is cut into boards on a portable sawmill created by the Seese family of Clarksville. A group of local antique tractor enthusiasts demonstrated old-time tasks, such as milling, corn shelling and grinding, threshing and blacksmithing throughout the week. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) gency personnel were on hand to assist anyone feeling uncomfortable because of the heat. Industrial-sized fans have been mounted in most of the livestock barns to keep air circulating and help cool the animals. The barns were some of the coolest places to be. “If the kids got hot and cranky, parents were telling them to go cool off in the barns,” said Redman. There were also several misting hoses set up where a light mist provided a cooling relief as visitors walked by. Kids who stayed long enough under the mists found themselves soaked with refreshing cool water. A new covered section added recently to the south side of the show arena provided another area of shade for visitors to watch livestock shows and for animals and competitors to wait their turn in the show arena out of the sun. Redman said he heard several favorable comments about that addition. Planning has already begun for next year’s fair, and despite the disappointing attendance this year, he said the fair will continue. “We’ll look at a lot of different things — ways we can make improvements and do things differently. There’s just nothing you can do about the weather,” he said. He said overall he would classify it as a “good fair.” “We had a lot of neat things going on — the Animal Oasis and the pole vault competition. Farmer John is always popular with the kids, and the birthing tent is always a great place for people to visit. We’ll just hope the weather is a little better for us next year.” 07633470 Logan Kerby, 6, of Hastings, pushes hard to make a full pull in the pedal tractor pull competition at the fair Saturday. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-08-01.pdf 7763bbe64cbb9b75515a5aacae4595e2 PDF Text Text Residents can learn about recycling plan Teen volunteers make a difference Hammerheads strike gold at SWMSL meets See Story on Page 12 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 13 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 160, No. 31 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, August 1, 2013 NEWS Parties in fracking lawsuit drill down to issues in court BRIEFS Auditions are Aug. 5 for Players’ fall drama The Thornapple Players will host open auditions Monday, Aug. 5, for its fall presentation of the drama “Inherit the Wind.” Open to high school-aged seniors and up, the auditions will be in the Dennison Performing Arts Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings beginning at 7 p.m. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. (dress rehearsal open to the public), Oct. 3, 4, and 5 at 7 p.m., and Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Norma Jean Acker is directing. Questions or requests for alternate audition times should be directed to Acker before Aug. 5 by email, thornappleplayers@gmail.com, or by calling 269-9452332. Moose Chuckles returns Monday The public is invited to another free edition of the Moose Chuckles stand-up comedy show at the Hastings Moose Lodge Monday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 p.m. The show usually runs about 90 minutes and features adult language. Hastings native Emily Allyn is the host of the monthly show. Moose Chuckles is an open-microphone format comedy show that features everything from amateurs taking the stage for the first time to professional touring comedians. This month’s Moose Chuckles will feature Kalamazoo comedian Michael Burd who was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Grand Rapids competition and was also featured in Gilda’s LaughFest during the Dirty Show. Burd’s comedy is often improvised. The Hastings Moose Lodge is located at 120 N. Michigan Ave. Guests must be 21 to enter. Ag education celebration is Aug. 10 In celebration of 100 years of the Hastings agriculture program, the Hastings FFA Chapter will host an event Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at Hastings High School, 520 W. South St. The celebration, which is open to the public, will include dinner and displays of some of the accomplishments of the programs and students from over the years. “A Walk Down Memory Lane” will begin at 1:15, and dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Anyone who has information to share is encouraged to send it by email to ffahastings@gmail.com or by mail to DeAnna Stanton, 6524 E. Dowling Road, Nashville MI 49073. Those planning to attend the celebration are asked to RSVP by Aug. 1 to Renee Haywood, 3130 N. Airport Road, Hastings, 49058, or by email, ffahastings@gmail.com. Power of One luncheon is Aug. 16 The sixth annual Power of One Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, Aug. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 3 by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A packed courtroom awaiting a verdict on Monday morning had to settle for a rain check after Barry County Circuit Judge Amy McDowell ruled that she would take up to 21 days to issue a written opinion on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by an area advocacy group against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources over the issue of hydraulic fracturing. In its suit, the Delton-based Michigan Land, Air, and Water Defense Society contends that the DNR violated the state’s duty of public trust by entering into leases for mineral rights on state-owned land with oil companies intending to use horizontal fracturing of shale to capture oil and gas resources. MLAWD also contends that the state’s action, without public input, places citizens at risk of air and water pollution and other health risks associated with the controversial fracking process. McDowell, in her opening remarks, made it clear she was aware of the emotional content the subject has for many people, saying that persons commenting from the audience would be asked to leave clearing the way for Assistant Attorney General Dan Bock, representing the state, and attorney James Olson, representing MLAWD . Monday’s courtroom stakes were high for both sides. Approval of the state’s motion for summary dismissal of the suit would end the suit as currently filed. Denial of the motion would keep Mallow’s arguments alive. Bock contended that MLAWD’s argument that the sale of leases meant fracking would occur was incorrect because events that were said to occur because of fracking were hypothetical. None have occurred, because no horizontal hydraulic fracturing has occurred in Barry County. Thus, there are no grounds for the suit and every lease sold in Barry County is a non-developable lease, having been reclassified from undeveloped to nondevelopable property before the leasing auctions occurred. “How would people know it had been reclassified?” asked McDowell. Bock responded that notices would have to be published in newspapers and hearings would have to be held. The public would have the opportunity to express its views and the proceedings would be subject to judicial review. The permitting process in the DNR and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is also subject to review. Bock also argued that MLAWD’s argument that the leases are the harm is not true and makes the suit premature. McDowell clarified that the leases would be paying royalties to the state on the resources taken from the land, Bock pointing out that the process also allows access to adjacent lands. He added that the claim of no ability to preserve resources is reserved by the state is untrue. That is the function of the DNR. Applications must be very specific. Without specificity for every step of the process, the application cannot go forward. Again, Bock maintained, MLAWD’s complaint is premature. Taking up the issue of environmental impact, Bock said there is no Michigan requirement for an environmental impact study, that is a federal law. Since the Michigan legislature has not seen fit to pass a similar law, there is no need for such a study. No permissions to drill have been granted. Bringing to a conclusion his argument that the suit is premature, Bock cited the fact that no damages for which a suit could seek a remedy have occurred. Switching his attention to the doctrine of public trust, Bock said both the United States and Michigan Supreme Courts had limited the doctrine of public trust to navigable waters. In other words, every person has the right to use navigable waters that are publicly owned. He said the plaintiff was attempting to extend the doctrine of public trust to land. Attorney James Olson then took the floor to make his case on behalf of MLAWD. Referring to frequent references by Bock to the DEQ and DNR, Olson said they were two separate agencies and the subject of the complaint is the DNR. That department, in his view, has not considered two fundamentals: its process is the cause of the action and the department relies on the wrong part of its enabling statute to define duty of trust. Olson said the department is arguing that, because nothing has happened, there is nothing for them to look at. He noted that drilling has been going on for a long time in Michigan See LAWSUIT, page 14 Discussion of fracking draws capacity crowd by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Rep. Mike Callton beamed as he looked out at the crowd gathered at the Barry County Commission on Aging building Monday for his town hall discussion on hydraulic fracturing. “I’d never heard of fracking until after I got elected and was visited by the Sierra Club,” Callton conceded, adding that he also had just heard from a constituent who said he thought he had just signed a contract giving away his mineral rights. “I would urge anyone presented with a contract to consult a lawyer with expertise in this area,” he concluded. That was but one of numerous observations, hints, and suggestions made during Monday’s discussion led by a diverse panel assembled by Callton to represent both sides in what has become a contentious debate in communities throughout the country. The panel put together by Callton consisted of Bill Mitchell, a senior field geologist with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; James Clifts, an attorney and director of policy for the Michigan Environmental Council; and Jim Peters, operations manager for North Star Energy. Mitchell said his role is to go out into the field to ensure compliance with DEQ requirements. Clifts said his group is an umbrella organization for 65 member groups that are concerned about environmental issues; and Peters said his job was to oversee gas production and storage. Peters pointed out that Michigan ranks 17th among the 32 states with oil and gas resources. The state also has the largest storage capacity in the country, he said. Since 1925, 12,000 wells had been drilled for gas with very few problems and 3,000 for oil. Peters said the state has the tightest regula- tions in the country for oil and gas producers. A video described in detail the process used in horizontal hydraulic fracturing: the use of steel encased in cement; the perforation of the casings and cement to allow the frack sauce to break up the shale and release the gas or oil, installation of wellheads and piping to contain the material; and the recovery of the frack sauce. Frack sauce is the term used to describe the mixture of water, sand and various chemicals that is injected into the well. Drillers are also required to maintain distances above aquifers. Clifts said the state could regulate better. “Is the level of regulation commensurate with the level of risk?” he asked, rhetorically. The technology is changing, what is new is horizontal fracturing. There are exemptions, and the question is do they make sense. While only .5 percent of the fracking solution is composed of chemicals, one-half of 1 percent of 10 million gallons is 100,000 gallons of water — a lot of water — said Clifts. Water use is a local issue, he said. Large users are required to register their use of water with the Michigan DEQ. The DEQ was almost eliminated administratively [a reference to the combining of the DEQ and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through an executive order by then-governor Jennifer Granholm]. He said 10 to 70 percent of the fluid is recovered, stored in steel tanks, and can be reinjected into brine layers. He said he wants more regulation in this area. Clifts also called for resource plans and a requirement for producers to be ready to recapture the gas as it flares. Current practice permits 25 percent of the gas extracted to be burned off, a process called flaring. A major concern, he said, is the limits on local See DISCUSSION, page 14 Group Cares transforms homes and lives by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer If just one person can make a difference in someone’s life, imagine what difference hundreds of young people, focused on helping others, can make in community in just five days. Residents in the City of Hastings don’t have to imagine. Last week, 408 youths and adults from six states volunteered their services to paint houses, repair roofs and build and repair porches, decks and wheelchair ramps throughout the city as part of the Group Cares workcamp program. The impact they made extended beyond the 50 sites were they worked. Music, dancing, laughter, tears and hugs were abundant Friday evening as Group Cares workcamp volunteers, staff and area residents gathered in the Hastings High School gym to celebrate the end of a week of transformation, not just in terms of paint and wood, although there was plenty of that; it was also a celebration of a transformation of spirit. “I’ve taken youth groups on mission trips with Group Cares but I have never been on this side of it before, and it is just as good, if not better, seeing it from this end,” said Don Spachman, pastor of Hastings First United Methodist Church who was instrumental in bringing Group Cares to Hastings. “From this end, you get to hear all the positive stories. “It’s been amazing — just the opportunity to see how hard everyone has worked to make this happen.” said Spachman. “We had some really worthwhile projects to complete during the week, and everyone was determined to get things done. They were able to complete 49 See GROUP CARES, page 2 Hastings resident Deb Cogger (front row, left) poses for a photo on her nearly completed new front porch Friday morning. With Cogger are (front row, from left) Greg Darata, Kara Devine, Dalton Anderson, Madeline Zehnal, Amber Wenthe, Kari Lee, (second row) Garrett Gathman, Matt Majinc, Lindsey Russell, Jenna Fester, Alyssa Zukas, Janis Allen, Tony Deters, (third row) Glenn Panrowen, Elisa Klewinski, James Bennett, Olivia Larson, Natalie Korin, (fourth row) Pastor Carol Gates, Nick Duesing, Jimmy Morgan, Anna Soderlind, Rachael Schmitt and Keith Holste. �Page 2 — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — The Hastings Banner GROUP CARES, continued from page 1 out of 50 projects. The school has been incredible, and [so were] all the groups that came together to make this happen.” The City of Hastings and local churches and agencies initially put together a list of 70 potential work sites, which was then whittled down to a more manageable 50. In addition to First United Methodist Church, several other local churches, the City of Hastings, Hastings Area Schools the Barry Community Foundation and Barry County United Way worked with Group Cares before and during the workcamp to ensure its success. Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said a number of local Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (fourth from left) commends (from left) Lori Jackson, Barry Community Foundation administrative assistant; Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way; Courtney Ziny, Barry Community Foundation finance director; Don Spachman, pastor of Hastings First United Methodist Church; and closing program emcee Elizabeth Davies. Group Cares volunteer Garrett Gathman uses a circular saw to cut boards while other volunteers from two other teams use them to rebuild Deb Cogger’s front porch. Hastings High School food service and cleaning staff members are recognized by Group Cares for providing meals and janitorial services while the out-of-state volunteers stayed in the high school during the workcamp. Hastings Area Schools employees (from left) food service workers Anne Vogg, Lisa Iberle, Patricia Olmstead, Darlene Nelson, Jennifer DeZwaan, food service director Matt Moore, receive a certificate of appreciation and T-shirts from Group Cares emcee Elizabeth Davies and the program manager Kevin Peters, as do Key Cleaning employees Cindy Smith and Rose Heaton. Group Cares volunteers load the beds of two pickup trucks with the 2,700 non-perishable food items the organization collected for the local food pantry last week. 77579936 contractors, including Paul Rairigh, Jon Mitchell and Tom Jarman, volunteered their time and expertise to help with permits and code compliance. Forbes said three local contractors, Kevin Stowell from Stowell Builders, Jim Stowell from JM Builders and Daemeon Richards, worked with the United Way on the project, as well. Spachman told a the Hastings Banner reporter before the closing program began that even Razor’s Edge Salon got in on the action. “The emcee for Group Cares [Elizabeth Davies] challenged the kids that if they collected 2,500 canned and non-perishable food items for the local food pantry by Friday, she would do something unusual with her hair,” he said. “Well, they collected 2,700 items, and she went to Razor’s Edge and they died the ends of her hair purple; that’s what she’s wearing a hat — for now.” Courtney Ziny, Barry Community Foundation finance director, expressed pride in her hometown area. “I am a lifetime resident of Barry County, and I can’t express how proud I am — of the people who have worked behind the scenes for months to plan and organize, of the generous donors who stepped up and took care of the monetary burden of the project, of the volunteers from across the country who gave of their time and money to bring some revitalization to our community, and mostly of our community who embraced these volunteers and the work they were doing,” she said. “This project would never have happened without the partnerships amongst organizations in Barry County,” she added. “We are blessed to have a strong network of organizations that care so much about improving the well-being of our residents.” Ziny said workcamp volunteers also appreciated the way the community came together to support their efforts. “To hear from Group Cares staff, that have had several past workcamp experiences, that Hastings was the most welcoming and open community they had visited was a reminder of how much we here in Barry County have to be thankful for,” she said. “I loved the kids and what they were able to accomplish and the way everybody in the community came together,” said Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. “It’s just great that so much was accomplished in such a short time. “I talked to people who were so thankful because [Group Cares] allowed them to do some things they needed and wanted to do but couldn’t,” she added. “For some, this has generated pride in their homes again. It’s overwhelming.” Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell, who said he is personally signing a letter of appreciation that will be sent to each of the 408 workcamp volunteers, echoed Forbes’ sentiments. “All the hard work and dedication you have put into our community during the week of July 22, 2013, you have truly made a difference — inspired our residents and made a lasting impression on our neighborhoods. By improving the appearance of our homes and helping our citizens during a great time of need, you have not only assisted us in our local revitalization efforts but instilled pride and added value throughout our community. You are a role model for all of us to follow.” During Friday’s program, Ziny told the volunteers to be sure to pick up their ‘thank-you’ gift bags from the foundation before they left in the morning. The workcamp volunteers and staff expressed their appreciation for the Hastings Area Schools staff who provided meals and janitorial services for the campers while they stayed at the school throughout the week, presenting them with certificates of appreciation and workcamp T-shirts. “This is just a small, small token we can give you,” said Davies. “We have camp Tshirts because you have been one of this week. You have been great servants for us this week — the food has been amazing, and the facilities have been great, and I just can’t thank you enough.” Food service worker Jennifer Dezwaan said it was a pleasure to serve the group. “We love you guys and want you to come back,” she said. “Not to work, just to visit.” Davies said the 408 Group Cares volunteers working in Hastings represented 15 churches, seven states (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota), and worked on 50 sites, 49 of which were completed, resulting in 10,854 community service hours in Hastings that week. “These campers are just part of the 24,000 campers who are serving at a Week of Hope or Work Camp this summer,” said Davies. After recognizing staff members, including one man who had volunteered with the camp Continued next page Group Cares volunteers, staff and Hastings residents get up and dance during the high-energy closing program Friday evening in the Hastings High School gym. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — Page 3 Hastings residents Albert and Weda Montague talk with the youth volunteers who worked on their home. From previous page for 24 years, Davies invited the youth campers to step forward and share their “God sightings” from their week in Hastings. The young people lined up to tell about how they saw God in residents who helped with their projects as much as they were able, who expressed their appreciation both verbally and with cookies and other fresh baked treats, residents who stopped by to drop off candy, doughnuts and other treats, another who gave them $100 to buy food for the food pantry and in learning who their real friends were. “The No. 1 God sighting this week,” said Davies, “I think, [was] between the residents and the community of Hastings. I think that was 80 percent of our God sightings this week.” Thursday and Friday as the volunteers worked to complete their projects, many said they were touched by the kindness and generosity of the people of Hastings. “A lot of people have stopped to say, ‘hello,’ because they read about the workcamp in the paper; everyone has been very welcoming,” said Renee Togher, an adult leader from Hickory Hills, Ill., who was helping paint the fence of a home on Grand Street. “We came to help here after we finished work on our last site. While we were at the last site, the neighbor next door was having a garage sale and she let all the kids pick one thing for free as a thank you.” “This is my fifth workcamp mission trip, and every trip is different,” said volunteer Joshua Beltz, of Aurora, Ill, whose team was installing siding, a deck railing and fencing and building a lean-to at the home of Wes Lewis near the corner of South Hanover and East Green streets, “You could go on 100, and they would all be different. Wes has been just amazing.” According to Lewis, the feeling is mutual. “It’s been awesome,” he said. “These kids come and not only volunteer their time but pay their own expenses to help people like me who are disabled. It’s been a real blessing to me — what they’ve done to my deck — it looks like a palace back there now. Workcamp volunteers painted a new larger “Honk if you love Jesus” sign for Lewis’ front yard. Plenty of people driving by did just that, and also honked when they drove by 804 S. Hanover where another team was working on NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page “In the future, I want to try to get involved in something like this to pay it forward.” Donna Davis, homeowner a home owned by Donna Davis. Katelyn Deters, a youth volunteer from Aurora, Ill., said she appreciated Davis. “She and her dad and daughter have all been here,” said Deters. “It is a blessing for us to meet the residents and to give back; but they have also given so much back to us. Donna has great hospitality, she has baked for us every day.” “This has meant so much to me,” said Davis. “Because of these kids, in the future, I want to try to get involved in something like this to pay it forward.” A few blocks over on South East Street, Deb Cogger said she was overwhelmed by the work the kids were doing to rebuild her front porch and paint her 147-year old home. “There is no way I could have done this by myself,” she said. “It has been such a blessing.” “Deb is being modest,” said Carol Gates, pastor of Living Waters Lutheran Church in St. Louis Mo., who was serving as an adult leader on the site. “We’re the ones who have been blessed by Debbie.” Spachman said there has been talk that Group Cares may be back in two years, which is about how long it takes to get everything organized. “People have raved about our community and how welcoming this incredible town and the people have been,” said Spachman. “[Volunteers have] told me that if Hastings does this again, they will be back. “The more stories I hear about the week, the more amazed I am,” he added. “The more I see, the more I begin to dream about what could happen in Hastings and Barry County if we all worked together to make this happen again in 2015.” According to the Group Mission Trips website, the ministry began in Colorado in 1977 in response to a devastating flood in 1976 that took more than 140 lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. It was the worst natural disaster in the state’s history. The staff of Group Magazine asked church youth groups from across the country to come to Colorado and help rebuild the homes and lives of those who had suffered in the flood. More than 300 youths and their adult leaders responded, working on 50-plus projects. From that initial response, Group Mission Trips was founded. Since its inception, the mission program has provided more than 6 million volunteer hours, serving hundreds of thousands of people in need, while deepening their faith and understanding of the teachings of Jesus. The Group Workcamps Foundation was established as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and today organizes hundreds of shortterm mission trips in the United States and abroad. The workcamp mission trips focus on home repair, and the Week of Hope mission trips focus on community service. The organization’s mission opportunities continue to grow, but its focus remains helping people from all Christian denominations grow closer to God, while serving others. Members of the Group Cares teams who painted Al and Kathy Snyder’s house at 204 S. Hanover St., “signed” their work with handprints in the shape of a cross on the couple’s backdoor. SOUTHSIDE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 300 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 2 Hastings, MI You’re Invited Dr. Spencer Barnes would like to invite everyone to stop in for a tour of our new state-of-the-art dental office and meet our professional staff. 300 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 1 Hastings, MI Dr. Carrie Wilgus & Steve Ross, Certified F R E E Ice Cream Cones From the Ice Cream CA-Bus Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, invite everyone to come see our new office and meet the staff. Pick Up a Ticket At Either Office! Register to win a new adult size bike with helmet and receive FREE give-away items. 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During these years, she came to realize that other children need not suffer her traumatic experience, and so “Alicia Project,” Internet safety and awareness education, was born. To order tickets or sponsor a table and learn what just one person can do, call 269-804-6021 or email Janie@greengableshaven.org. Residents and volunteers share hugs as they say good-bye at the end of the closing program. �Page 4 — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Learning to forage Teen volunteers make a difference in Hastings Jodi White of Hastings shared this photo of a family of mallards that frequent her neighborhood near Tyden Park. “Mama (on the left) brings the five youngsters from the Thornapple River to the yard, looking for ‘leftovers’ under the bird feeders,” she said. “Papa Mallard usually watches from the river.” We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Hearty harvest This photo is not a mystery (other than the date), but is reflective of the season and the harvest of wheat, oats, rye and other small grains currently underway. The photo had the following information clipped to it: “Frank Ickes, formerly of Hastings, who went to Kissimmee, Fla., for his health 25 years ago and is now well and hearty at the age of 88 years, is shown at the wheel of the self-propelled combine, helping harvest a bumper crop of 100 bushels of oats per acre on the farm of D.B. Green and Have you Son of Woodland.” The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. The general consensus is that last week’s photo is of a group of ministers planning out the Hastings Christmas parade in the 1950s when the “Keep Christ in Christmas” campaign drew nationwide attention. The photo likely was not published — until last week, that is. Callers identified the reverends Leason Sharpe and Don Gury (second and third from the left) from the Presbyterian and Episcopalian churches, respectively, and Rev. Jay DeNeff (second from right) of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, which at the time was on the corner of Michigan Avenue and State Road. met? Most people in Barry County may not know Mabel Lavender — but she knows them. “I was with half of Barry County [when they were born,” quips the former and longtime Pennock Hospital delivery nurse. Today, at 99 years of age — she’ll be 100 Nov. 14 — Lavender remains quick with an opinion and faster with a wisecrack. Though she survived a hip fracture eight years ago, sight issues and a faulty heart valve have slowed her only some. Today, she lives with daughter Mary VanDerMolen, a retired Hastings Area Schools teacher. The person I most admire: My mother because she loved people. Favorite television show of all time: “The Waltons.” They had such principles. Favorite television show today: It used to be “General Hospital, “but then it started running me by my nose [hooking me,] so I quit. Greatest achievement: Taking care of people. I love people, honey. Qualities I most deplore in others: Alcohol and drugs. Qualities I most value in others: Honesty. What I want to be when I grow up: I’m grown up, and I am what I am. What I’m most looking forward to: Meeting God. Are you ready? I’ve had my funeral paid for for 15 years. Best thing about Barry County: It’s got a little bit of everything. Lovely people, a beautiful town and a wonderful hospital. Occasionally, the Banner profiles a person from the community whose love for Barry County makes all of us shine. Their lives and their work may not be easily seen, but they make our community a special place to be. Secret to a long life: Don’t drink, don’t smoke, and stay out of jail. Not even soda pop? They didn’t even have pop when I was young. Greatest pleasure: Listening to classified music. My idea of perfect happiness: Knowing Mabel Lavender that God loves me. Greatest fear: Old age. Do you know someone who should be featured? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058; or email newsroom@jadgraphics.com. When he was running as a candidate for president in 1960, John F. Kennedy made a campaign stop at the University of Michigan. On that October day, as he spoke to a large audience of students, Kennedy posed a question that changed the lives of many of those young people and has continued to transform people and communities ever since. “One person can make a difference, and every person must try,” said President Kennedy to his audience. “What if each of us really tried? What if each of us spontaneously decided that, one by one, we really can be the better world we wish for?” That speech on that day in Ann Arbor could be credited with the birth of the Peace Corps because, once Kennedy became president, he moved quickly on his plan to create an organization of student volunteers working to promote a better understanding in the world by helping people in underdeveloped nations. Last week, Hastings was blessed with its own volunteer corps as students from seven states — Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Pennsylvania and New York — descended on our community to reach out, in faith, to make a difference and to build a better world through a special program of evangelism. Their organization is called Group Cares, and last week 408 student volunteers and adult chaperones painted houses, repaired roofs, porches and decks and built wheelchair ramps at local homes, all for people without the means to do so. Group Cares is a nationwide program that started and is still based in Colorado Springs, Colo. Last week’s volunteers in Hastings were part of larger group of more than 24,000 campers serving the same week on missions of hope and work in communities nationwide and learning, “What do you stand for?” They truly represented the spirit of President Kennedy when he challenged those young people of 50 years ago to make a difference in their world. These workcamp mission trips bring young people to communities to work on repairing homes for people in need, “while experiencing the amazing power in accomplishing God’s work,” according to the Group Cares website. Since the workcamp program started in 1977, more than 300,000 people have participated in Group Cares mission trips, logging in more than 6 million volunteer hours and helping teenagers of all denominations gain a stronger understanding of their faith. In Hastings, the crews completed 49 of the 50 chosen homes, volunteering 10,854 hours and spreading their special spirit throughout the community. Friday evening, more than 1,000 people — Group Cares members, adult volunteers and local residents — attended the week’s closing ceremonies in the Hastings High School gymnasium. There, the young people who spent a week in our community shared stirring stories of events and interactions that occurred during the week and thanked everyone who made the week possible as they spread their special message to those in attendance. Work campers were asked to come forward and tell a “God sighting” story, a meaningful encounter or memory in which they knew God was at work during their week in Hastings. It didn’t take long for a long line to form, since these youth volunteers wanted to tell their heartwarming stories. So often, we hear people say, “what’s wrong with kids today?” If you attended What do you Last week: Gov. Rick Snyder allowed the City of Detroit to declare bankruptcy last week, throwing bond investors, pensioners, and residents into anxious worry. Do you think the largest municipal bankruptcy in history could affect other Michigan communities like Barry County? Yes No Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported the following week with a new question. 67% 33% this special ceremony Friday, that question was answered: Kids just need to be asked and to be challenged because, not only did these student volunteers give their time to help homeowners with special projects, they also built strong and lasting relationships with people they didn’t know prior to arriving in Hastings Sunday, July 21. I noticed something else very telling during Friday’s ceremony. Normally, when you get a group of teenagers together waiting for a program like this to start, they take out their cell phones to text, to play a game or to call a friend. I didn’t see any phones. Instead these young people were busy playing floor games, talking with one another and enjoying their time together. I’m convinced that this experience we all saw in Hastings last week is the answer to the problems and challenges that dog so many of our communities today. We need a Peace Corps approach — using student volunteers and their mentors — to work in communities throughout the summer months to clean up and to unite. Places like Detroit are desperate for the programs that Group Care offers. Watching these young people show their excitement and passion Friday evening was evidence to me that the experiences they witnessed during their time in our community created lasting memories. My wife and I sat next to a little girl named Torrie, a 4-year-old who pointed to a group of kids who had worked on the home in which she lives and said, “They’re my heroes.” President Kennedy knew that student volunteers could do great things for people in need, while building lasting relationships with families around the world. With their acts of service, these young people gave of themselves, spreading the word and creating lasting memories for the families they served throughout the community. That’s why Kennedy’s Peace Corps was magical — by making a difference one person at a time. During the closing ceremony, one of the campers said his “God sighting” message was that he found out who his true friends were, and another young man said his team couldn’t have completed its project if it weren’t for the help of local adult volunteers and their families who were willing to show up and to help them each day. One of the Group Cares adult volunteers mentioned how people from the community stopped with doughnuts, juice or cookies and thanked them for their special work. “I believe the week will be life-changing for both workers and the homeowners,” said Don Spachman, Hastings First United Methodist Church pastor. “Only time will tell, but their time, talent and hard work have blessed our community in more ways than we’ll ever know.” Another adult volunteer put it best when he said, “It was an amazing experience. We worked, we played, we prayed, we sang, we shared, we cried, we danced, we grew. We grew in relationship with each other, we grew in relationship with new friends from around the country, we grew in relationship with our residents, and we grew in relationship with God.” What these kids accomplished and the impact they made during their week in Hastings is something we will be talking about for years. For this week: Major League Baseball is getting tough on players who use performance-enhancing drugs and is said to be considering a lifetime ban from the sport of New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez. Is a lifetime ban too tough a penalty for drug use in pro baseball? q Yes q No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — Page 5 Don’t let educators and politicians forget cursive writing IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV School consolidation talk just another political nail To the editor: In his July 25 Banner editorial regarding the subject of school consolidation, Fred Jacobs is assuming that politicians really want an informed public of critical educated thinkers. I beg to differ with that because what the politicians want is a dumbed-down population of “Sam and Sally Sixpacks” who don’t question what the state is up to and who accept blindly what Big Brother tells them or provides. Politicians have used the school as a scapegoat over the years for all of society’s ills. It just continues to get louder and more intense as each year passes. The attacks from Lansing on public education are designed to undermine and to destroy the institution that melded the population together with common values and knowledge. Each and every child who is peeled away is one more tear in the fabric of the nation. Divide and conquer is the underlying motive by scurrilous forces who finance the current group of hacks plying the aisles of state government in Lansing. As you and I have witnessed on the local level (at Hastings Area Schools) over the past decade, there has been little moral outrage as our district declined from those with the biggest stake — the families of children. Years of mismanagement and horrendous policies were never seriously challenged by the public and were allowed to fester without correction to the point of disaster. My great fear is that the nation has passed the tipping point and is in permanent and precipitous decline. A decline that no doubt will be accelerated from Lansing at every opportunity. The editorial was on spot, but preaches to the choir ... a choir that diminishes by the day. Larry Gibson, Charlotte Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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The teachers who teach cursive believe it is important and are trying to continue to encourage students, but some teachers say they just don’t have the time and are not teaching cursive writing. I have learned that private schools are teaching cursive writing. So, are the private school students going to be the only ones who will know how to read and write in cursive? Are we cheating our public school students? If one of our public school students would happen to become president of the United States and needed to sign a bill or an important document, it would have to be signed in cursive. As it stands, they would only be able to print their name because that is the way they were taught. Some needs for cursive writing come when signing a name on legal documents, at the voting booth, on a marriage license, driver’s license, hospital documentation, on the back of credit cards and many others. Good penmanship is viewed as a sign of being well-educated and self-disciplined. Cursive writing helps develop fine motor skills in students aged seven and eight. Not enough time in school to teach cursive writing is used as an excuse when many hours are wasted on other things, such as fund days, movies and trips. These things are also important to students, but many parts of the school day are not part of the proposed Common Core. The Common Core proposal is available on the Michigan Department of Education website. The June Reader’s Digest also includes an important article entitled “A Lost Art: Cursive,” by Katie Zezima. All of us need to ponder and to ask our local school districts if students are being taught cursive writing. If not, why not? Is Common Core the reason? Contact your state representative and urge him or her to vote “No” on the Common Core for Education. Put pressure on your local school board and teachers, but, most of all, put pressure on the politicians. Carol Holmes, Grant Drilling to begin, but questions not answered To the editor: Monday was a very important day. The anti-fracking lawsuit was heard in Barry County Circuit Court that morning, and a meeting to discuss fracking was held that evening. In the morning, Judge Amy McDowell heard arguments on whether to allow a lawsuit to go forward that is challenging oil and gas leases sold by the state at auction in 2012 in the Allegan State Game Area, the Barry State Game Area and Yankee Springs Recreation Area. The case was brought against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and its director, Keith Creagh, by Michigan Land Air Water Defense, a nonprofit group that formed in 2012 after the mineral rights to more than 6,000 acres in the Barry State Game Area were sold at auction in May. In October, of that year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources auctioned mineral rights on 12,350 acres of state-owned land in Allegan County, with the largest portion located in the Allegan State Game Area. Another auction is planned for this September. What happened to the transparency promises made at the last election? Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell will give her decision with in 21 days. My main concern is whether the judge believes the DNR that only the old type of fracking process will be used and not the new (a highpressure, high-volume, highly toxic injection fluids fracking process; the process is self supervised, for the most part, due to state employee cutbacks) when the mineral leases are changed, revised or reclassified by the DNR in the near future. I believe there are about 26 inspectors for the entire state of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. I am trying to confirm that number with the DEQ. If someone could verify the exact number, I would be grateful. The first drilling permit has been issued for drilling in Barry County. Construction and/or drilling is set to commence with in a few weeks in Hope Township. The permit was requested and issued by the Barry County Planning Office. The surface land owner is George “Bud” R. Leonard at on South M-43, right next to Wall Lake. I believe that Bud did not understand the new type of drilling processes now being used in the state of Michigan, which has been used on a small number of wells in Michigan, only in the past few years. I understand that Bud believed, when he signed the contract with the gas and oil com- pany, that the same drilling practices would be used that was used 30 to 40 years ago, just like the oil and gas company representative indicated at the town hall meeting Monday night. I am not an attorney, but it seems that there was never a meeting of the minds, making the contract between the oil company and Bud, null and void. I recommend that an attorney be appointed to represent Bud, at the oil and gas company’s expense for not providing full disclosure at the time of signing the contract. Despite past suggestions by county commissioners Jim Dull and Joyce Snow that some action needs to be taken on this issue, the Barry County Board of Commissioners has not made any attempts to provide any guidance for the county planning and zoning office on how to respond to this known and very hazardous waste and drinking-watertable disruption, short- and long-term. For months now, Steve Losher, president of Michigan Land Air Water Defense, and others, including myself, have provided valuable information, recommendations and websites the board could have researched on the fracking issues. These included w w w. M i c h i g a n . g o v / f r a c k i n g , www.mlawd.org and many other websites. Please go to www.barrycounty.org and look at the past “Commissioners Board Minutes” for references and verifications. It seems that the majority of commissioners just don’t care or understand the health problems associated with this new fracking process. However, they have had resources given to them and plenty of time to do an adequate amount of research, if they were willing. The health of Barry County residents will be affected, depending on how close they are to the drilling site, wind direction and the duration of exposures. Just going inside nearby homes will not protect people from toxic exposures like the DNR, DEQ and the health departments would like you to believe. Cases have been reported, just not fully followed up on, at this time. Monday also brought a town hall meeting on fracking at the Commission on Aging building. Promoting the meeting, a notice on the front page of last week’s Banner said, “The panel will speak about the history of fracking and its current utilization for providing natural gas. Comments and questions from the audience will be encouraged.” History took up about 90 percent of the speakers’ topics, with the remaining 10 percent being evasive, elusive and non-committal facts about the new high-pressure, highvolume, highly toxic fracking process that has been used on a small number of wells in Michigan, and only in the past few years. This information was randomly mixed in with the old type of fracking processes that have been around for 30 or 40 years or longer. Is Michigan now licensed to be the toxic waste dumping grounds for our surrounding states and Canada? I hope Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell was able to see or hear the content of the meeting. Comments and questions from the audience were taken on three-by-five-inch note cards. If you know of someone who was at the meeting and you weren’t, ask them about it, and form your own opinion. Trust me, it would be as good or better than being there in person. An informed society, is a free society. Please do a little research for yourself and then become involved. Prove me wrong. I’ll listen. I don’t need to be re-elected, nor do I have Big Money I have to report to. Donald Bradstreet, Hastings Swans live peaceably To the editor: The done deal for killing the mute swans in Barry County seems preposterous, except it’s already been approved. We’ve lived in close proximity to both mute and trumpeter swans for 10 years here in the county. We’ve been pleased to see how many trumpeter swans we have and how their numbers are increasing. We believe there’s room for both kinds of swans, and they live on the same lakes in a peaceable manner. We’ve also been quite close to mute swans, and have to walk by them and their families whenever we walk down to the lake, which is often. Never have they acted in any type of threatening way to us, and they even permit Canada geese and ducks to be close to them. It stands to reason that any type of wildlife will defend its family if threatened. We just can’t believe that the DNR and the Barry County Board of Commissioners have acted in such a cold-blooded manner to decide to eliminate an entire species for such absurd reasons. It’s truly appalling. Fracking News Ken and Linda Ervin, Hastings Vol. 11 Meridian Energy has Plans for a Gas Pipeline Across Irving Township MLAWD had its first day in Barry County Circuit Court on Monday. The DNR asked that the case be thrown out because they would believe that it has no legal standing. The Mich. Attorney General’s Office lawyer claimed there are no permits, the leases are Non-Development, and that the public trust issue in Michigan only pertains to navigable waters so the law suit brought against them should be thrown out. He stated that fracking on these lands is hypothetical and “will not or may never occur”. James Olson our lawyer provided a great legal case against leasing the mineral rights of Yankee Springs, Barry State Game Area, and Allegan State Game Area. Judge Amy McDowell will provide a written decision within 21 days on the matter. At the hearing was retired Science teacher Frank Lasser and his wife Pat who own an 80 acre farm in Irving Township. They have refused the landmen twice but most of his neighbors have leased. One of the landmen was from Meridian Land and this person showed Frank and Pat a map of a planned gas pipeline across Irving Township. This was a pressure tactic to show them it’s a done deal anyway. The pipeline was to be built by Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy spent over $1,500,000.00 on Barry County State Game area leases at the May 8, 2012 auction. This included $9700.00 for the 800 acres that includes the pristine waters Fish Lake. There are navigable waters that were leased on last May 8th along with Fish Lake were Hall Lake, most of Payne Lake, and the shores of Gun Lake. Fish Lake in Orangeville Township is very very special. It is 165 acres and up to 56 feet deep. It has no houses on it. It has a very healthy eco-system that includes rare fresh water jelly fish (Craspedacusta sowerbyri) and a healthy population of endangered Cisco a relative of the Whitefish. Of five species of Cisco that used to exist only three are left and they are endangered. This Cisco population is being monitored by the DNR. Michigan Land Air Water Defense is a group of concerned citizens who care very deeply about Barry County’s natural public areas. We have struggled to raise money to support the legal defense of these beautiful areas and all the living things that inhabit them. We have raised over $40,000.00 dollars so far but still we are in debt. Please send your tax deductible contribution to help in this fight. Michigan Land Air Water Defense P.O. Box 335, Delton, MI 49046 Visit our website: www.MLAWD.org 04547137 Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • To the editor: By accident, I found that my local school district is not teaching cursive writing in the elementary school. The school board was not aware of this until I brought it to their attention at a board meeting. When students receive an award certificate, their name is in cursive. The principal and the teacher all sign their names in cursive, but students cannot read cursive writing if they are not taught it. The Michigan Department of Education’s Common Core curriculum, a proposal now in committee at the State Legislature, should be of great concern to many because there is no mention of cursive writing. The DOE’s guide of 2005 states in its fourth grade level objectives that cursive writing should be used often and should be written neatly so others can read it. In the Common Core standards being proposed, first grade guidelines mention upper and lower case printing. In second and third grade guidelines, spelling is mentioned when writing. What is considered “writing?” Cursive, penmanship, and the Palmer method �Page 6 — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — The Hastings Banner 77579873 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 9488004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. . WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. CONFESSIONS OF TRUTH MINISTRIES A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody.” Come and worship with us. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. 269-948-9623. Founder and Pastor Sandra Woodmansee. Sunday - Worship Service 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.; Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269- 9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw1633@sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these numbers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 7218077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), email office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 a.m. Refreshments; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. Sunday School for Pre K-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brian Teed and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, 4 years-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group and Wednesday Midweek Programs will returnin September. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. returns in September. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Aug. 4 - Summer Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00. No Sunday School. Aug. 4 - BOG Jail Worship 12:45; Men & Women AA 7 p.m. Aug. 5 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 - Worship Committee 7 p.m. Aug. 7 - Vision Team 7 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-9459414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings. org For information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Barbara A. Stevens, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at her residence. Barbara was born on April 11, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Erwin and Hazel (Hale) Sweezey. She graduated from High School in Battle Creek and then attained her LPN . Barbara's great-great grandfather was Alexander Hamilton, by his second wife, Sarah. Barbara married Ronald Stevens on June 10, 1956 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Battle Creek. She worked as a secretary at Lake Odessa High School. Barbara also worked as nurse at Community Hospital in Battle Creek and at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was a member of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. Barbara enjoyed working on the sewing and quilting projects. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hazel Della Sweezey (1910-1993), father, Erwin Ray Sweezey (1903-1956), sister, Deloris Sweezey/ France/Cook/Hutchins (1931-2009). Barbara is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Stevens of Hastings; sons, Tim (Tari) Stevens of Dorr, Terry (Denise) Stevens of Woodland and Tom (Tina) Stevens of Holland. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Woodgrove Brethren Church in Coats Grove. A luncheon will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, Pennock Hospice, or Mannas Market Food Bank in Woodland. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Barbara L. Ruby SHEROOD, Barbara L. Ruby, 58, of Sherwood, formerly of Hastings, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation in Union City. A private interment will be held at North Sherwood Cemetery at a later date. www.lighthousefuneral.com I heard there is a Social Security video available in American Sign Language. Where can I find it? The video is called “Social Security, SSI and Medicare: What You Need to Know About These Vital Programs.” The video is available in American Sign Language, and it presents important information about our programs. You can watch the video now at www.socialsecurity.gov/multimedia/video/as l. The video is a part of our larger collection of on-demand videos and webinars available at www.socialsecurity.gov/webinars. Can I apply for retirement benefits online? Yes, and it is quick, convenient and easy. You’ll find the application information at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. You also can calculate your estimated benefits by using our retirement estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Apply online and save a trip to the office and a wait in line. For more information, visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. I worked the first half of the year, but plan to retire this month. Will Social Security count the amount I earn for this year when I retire? Yes. If you retire mid-year, we count your earnings for the entire year. We have a special “earnings test” rule we apply to annual earnings, usually in the first year of retirement. Under this rule, you get a full payment for any whole month we consider you retired regardless of your yearly earnings. We consider you retired during any month your earnings are $1,260 or less, or if you have not performed substantial services in self-employment. We do not consider income earned, beginning with the month you reach full retirement age. Learn more about the earnings test rule at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/rule.htm. Will my Social Security disability benefit increase if my condition gets worse or I develop additional health problems? No. We do not base your Social Security benefit amount on the severity of your disability. The amount you are paid is based on your average lifetime earnings before your disability began. If you go back to work after getting disability benefits, you may be able to get a higher benefit based on those earnings. In addition, we have incentives that allow you to work temporarily without losing your disability benefits. For more information about disability benefits, read our publications “Disability Benefits” and “Working While Disabled — How We Can Help.” Both are available online, www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. I miss working. If I go back to work, will I automatically lose my Social Security disability benefits? No. Social Security has several work incentives to help you ease back into the workforce. You may be able to continue receiving benefits during a “trial work period,” and in most cases your medical coverage will continue after you begin working. We may be able to help you return to work without losing your benefits. These work incentives are like a safety net for people who want to go to work but aren’t sure they can. For information about Social Security’s work incentives, visit our website, the Work Site, at www.socialsecurity.gov/work or read the online Red Book on Work Incentives at www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook. If I receive Supplemental Security Income disability, what is the effect on my benefits when I take seasonal work? Even a small amount of earned wages can cause a deduction in your SSI payment. However, it takes substantial work to make your benefits stop. In 2013, a person who receives SSI can earn up to $1,505 a month and still continue receiving some SSI payments. In many cases, we will deduct approved work expenses to determine your SSI payment amount. In most cases, you can continue to receive your medical coverage for up to two years after you begin working. We have several publications on SSI, including “Reporting Your Wages When You Receive Supplemental Security Income,” available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. For more information, call toll-free, 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778) or visit our website, www.socialsecurity.gov. I receive Supplemental Security Income benefits. Can my children receive benefits because I receive SSI? No. SSI benefits are based on the needs of the individual and are only paid to the qualifying person. There are no benefits payable to spouses, children or survivors as there are with Social Security benefits. For more information, see our publication, Supplemental Security Income, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. 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Stevens �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — Page 7 State News Roundup Enbridge begins dredging in Kalamazoo River The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday announced that Enbridge has begun a new round of dredging in Michigan’s Kalamazoo River to clean up oil from the company’s July 2010 pipeline spill. The cleanup work is required by EPA’s March administrative order, which requires Enbridge to complete additional dredging by the end of the year above the Ceresco Dam, upstream of Battle Creek and in the Morrow Lake Delta. While dredging is underway, 12 miles of the river will be temporarily closed. Enbridge will dredge approximately 350,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment in this phase BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST N: 10 8 M: A Q 9 6 5 L: 5 4 K: K J 73 EAST N: A 9 7 6 4 2 M: J 4 3 L: 3 2 K: 6 5 N: J 3 M: 7 L: K 10 9 8 7 K: A Q 10 9 2 SOUTH: N: K Q 5 M: K 10 8 2 L: A Q J 6 K: 8 4 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead: 6K North East 2K 4M Dbl Pass South 1NT 2M Pass West Pass Pass Pass In a local duplicate pairs game, today’s hand was played nine times. Eight of the nine pairs ended up in the sensible and proper major suit game with 4M. Four of those eight who played in the game suit in hearts, however, failed to make the contract while the other four made the contact easily. What was the difference between those who failed and those who made the contract? Let’s take a look. In all of the hands played that reached 4M, South opened 1NT with the right number of highcard points with 15. North responded with 2K, using the Stayman Convention to inform partner that she had at least eight points and a four-card major. East threw in a double following the 2K bid. While this could have been construed as a take-out bid, most players knew that with 15 points in the South hand and at least eight points in the North hand, that a take-out double was not realistic. No, there was another message with the double: it is called a Lead-directing Double informing West, if she got the lead to lead a club for an opening lead as East had a strong holding in clubs. South ignored the double, but perhaps she should have paid more attention to it. South bid her four-card heart suit, and North raised to 4M. This happened in eight out of the nine hands played for this round. West, with the lead, led the higher of her two clubs, the 6K. Had South been paying closer attention, she would have picked up on the lead and played the hand differently. Instead, South saw the strong hearts, the club suit from North, and not much more. Four hearts looked to make easily, thought South. How wrong she was! Picking either the KK or the JK made no difference on the first trick. East would take the first trick with the AK if the KK was played, or the QK if the JK was played. The lead-directing double had done its work properly, and East played and won the first two club tricks. West played the 5K on the second trick, and an observant South should have picked up on the highlow discard, suggesting that West had only two clubs. Playing the higher card first and then the lower card the next time is a standard way of giving a count signal. Poor South missed the signal and when East played a third round of clubs, South trumped low. West overtrumped, and immediately West played the AN taking the first four tricks. The North/South 4M contract was quickly set one trick for a minus 100 for North South instead of the plus 620 they should have earned. What should South have done to preserve the victory for her team? South should have won the third trick high with the KM! That will safeguard a West opponent overtrumping and setting the contract. True, it will still not be easy to make the rest of the tricks with the JM in the West hand, but a lead of the 10M from South should result in gathering in all of the trumps without endangering the contract. Not taking care of business that was there for the taking resulted in four teams receiving poor scores for not making a makeable game. The other four teams who listened to the bidding, knowing that the double was a Lead-directing Double and knowing that to make that kind of bid, East would need at least five good clubs in her hand, made the contract and a plus score. Additionally, watching the lead and the second card played from West should also have been a tipoff that West had only two clubs as well. Hindsight is always a wonderful thing to talk about, especially in a post mortem discussion in bridge. Today’s hand was interesting because four pairs were able to read the signs and take advantage of them while the other four pairs failed to see or understand the signs right there in front of them. In the future, watch the bidding more closely. Watch the leads and the subsequent play of cards to see if you can read the defense’s mind. Doing that will help you end up on the plus side of the score sheet instead of on the minus side. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) of the cleanup. During the past three years, nearly 190,000 cubic yards of oil-contaminated material and 1.15 million gallons of oil have been recovered from the river. Enbridge reported that a 30-inch pipeline ruptured near Marshall July 26, 2010, contaminating Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River. Binder Park Zoo bids farewell to gibbon matron Binder Park Zoo staff and visitors are mourning the loss of a beloved zoo resident. Honey, the zoo’s 43-year-old female whitehanded gibbon died July 4. She was being treated for decreased appetite and lethargy, as well as weight loss. In a postmortem examination, the zoo’s veterinarian Dr. Judilee Marrow discovered a large mass in Honey’s intestinal tract. The average life expectancy of a gibbon in the wild is about 25 years, and 40 years in captivity. Honey first arrived at Binder Park Zoo in 1984 traveling with her mate, Coffee, and their 1-year-old female offspring, Cocoa, from the Bronx Zoo in New York. Both Coffee and Honey were brought back from Vietnam in the early 1970s by an American soldier who had purchased them in a market and kept them as pets until they became mature. He then donated the pair to the Bronx Zoo where they lived for many years until they came to live at Binder Park Zoo. Coffee died four years ago, in 2009, at the age of 40. “The soldier who donated them to the Bronx Zoo actually kept track of them and came to visit them several times,” said Jenny Barnett, director of wildlife, conservation and education at Binder Park Zoo. “They clearly knew him and responded positively towards him.” Michigan retailers forecast bright summer Michigan retailers look forward to stronger sales the rest of the summer after a dip to start the season, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The index’s future outlook component rose to its highest level in nine years during June, climbing to 79.3 on the 100-point scale. “Retail sales continue their roller-coaster inconsistency from month to month, although optimism remains high,” said James P. Hallan, MRA president and CEO in a press release issued July 25. “This year we’re seeing weak months follow solid ones, and vice versa.” He noted that Michigan’s unemployment rate increased to 8.7 percent from 8.4 percent in June. Gasoline prices fluctuated wildly because of refinery issues, jumping to the highest in the nation at mid-month before tumbling back to more “normal” levels. The June Michigan Retail Index found that 34 percent of retailers increased sales over the same month last year, while 40 percent recorded declines and 26 percent saw no change. The results create a seasonally adjusted performance index of 47.7, down from 54.9 in May. A year ago June it was 58.6. The index gauges the performance of the state’s overall retail industry, based on monthly surveys conducted by MRA and the Federal Reserve. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity; the higher the number, the stronger the activity. Looking forward, 63 percent of retailers expect sales during Julys to September to increase over the same period last year, while 8 percent project a decrease and 29 percent foresee no change. That puts the seasonally adjusted outlook index at 79.3, up from 76.6 Honey, a white-handed gibbon at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, surpassed her life expectancy by three years. in May and the highest since 80.4 in November 2004. A year ago June it stood at 71.9, said Hallan.. Full Index numbers can be found at www.retailers.com/mra-news/jul-25-michigan-retailers-forecast-bright-summer#index MDOT proposing public-private partnerships Seeking innovative ways to finance, build, operate and maintain public infrastructure, the Michigan Department of Transportation is reaching out to businesses and other entities for their ideas and interest in forming publicprivate partnerships, or P3s. Initial proposed P3 projects include two rest areas, freeway lighting, bridge work and timber management. MDOT formally issued requests for letters of interest from the private sector July 25 regarding several proposed P3 projects. The requests for letters of interest can be found at www.michigan.gov/ic. Mid-August is the deadline for responses. “This is an information-gathering stage, the first step to starting a conversation about what’s possible in financing and building infrastructure,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “We’re looking for innovations that will save taxpayer dollars, improve service and efficiency, and enhance public safety.” The two rest areas proposed for P3 projects are the Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake facilities along US-127 in Roscommon County. MDOT is seeking feedback from entities that would be interested in providing improvements or services at one or both of the rest areas. Regarding freeway lighting, MDOT has proposed three P3 alternatives that vary in scope. Any freeway lighting P3 project would be expected to improve the current lighting infrastructure, enhance safety, save energy and create efficiencies. Two alternatives are being considered for bridge P3 projects, replacing the I-75 bridge decks over Fort Street and the Rouge River in Detroit, and reconstructing bridges in four highway corridors: I-94, from I-96 to Conner Avenue in Detroit; I-75, from M-102 to M-59 in Oakland County; I-94, from Elm Road to US-127 in Jackson County; and I-94, from Euclid Avenue to US-31 in Berrien County. The timber management P3 projects would thin out selected forested areas along four highway corridors to sustain and improve forest conditions in designated areas from Kent County to the Upper Peninsula. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/mdot. Mackinac Island to get new historical marker A new Michigan historical marker for Hubbard’s Annex to the National Park was approved by the Michigan Historical Commission at its July 24 meeting. The marker recounts how Gurdon Hubbard, teenage fur trader and later a prominent Chicago businessman, purchased this island property in 1855, building a cottage in 1870. In 1882, when Fort Mackinac was part of the nation’s second national park, Hubbard divided his land into parcels for the summer cottage community called Hubbard’s Annex to the National Park. It was among the first planned summer communities in Michigan. The new marker will be added to more than 1,700 green-and-gold signs found across Michigan and in a growing number of out-ofstate locations. For more information on the historical marker program, including application information, visit www.michigan.gov/markers. Newborn Babies Sophia Jacqueline, born at Pennock Hospital on July 19, 2013 at 5:07 p.m. to Tony and Stephanie Hall. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. ***** Colten James, born at Pennock Hospital on July 15, 2013 at 6:43 p.m. to Kyle and Christine Blue of Kentwood. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. 77579906 77579904 Marriage Licenses Adam Robert Broxholm, Hastings and Sara Elizabeth Gillihan, Hastings. Joseph David Batchelder, Grand Haven and Beth Ann Fuller, Middleville. Damon Ludwig Baker, Hastings and Sarah Jo VanKammen, Hastings. William James Cronk, Hastings and Michelle Lee Johnson, Hastings. Tyler Gilson Murray, Woodland and Catalina Mata, Nashville. Allen J. Miller, Hastings and Mattie U. Herschberger, Hastings. Ryan Patrick Curry, Carmel, IN and Jessica Nicole Slater, Hastings. Amdur-Wager Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Robert Raymond Wager to Danielle Rose Amdur, daughter of Joe and Jill Amdur from Boynton Beach, FL. Robert is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and is employed in sales for Konica Minolta of West Palm Beach. Danielle is a graduate of U.N.C. Chapel Hill and is employed in the food and beverage industry. A November 1st wedding is being planned in Pompano Beach, FL. �Page 8 — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Central United Methodist Church is having photo sessions for a church pictorial directory, the first such in many years. Saturday, Aug. 10, the county genealogy society will meet at the Freight House at 1 p.m. The speaker will have as his topic DNA and family research. As always, the library will be open until 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome, and refreshments will be served. The quarterly newsletter was mailed to members and nearby libraries last week. The Mote family reunion was held at the village park Saturday. Showers midafternoon sent attendees scurrying to shelter under the pavilion roof but, the shower was short, so the family time continued. A few months ago, drivers on Brown Road in Carlton Township were surprised to see what happened to the corduroy road or a plank road across a wet place on the corner of North Broadway. Unlike the pioneer corduroy roads made with round logs, this was constructed with big square timbers from the east edge of the roadway across the swampy area toward the wooded area. After many weeks, we learn it was built to accommodate heavy equipment used in building a new power line for electricity. It goes northeast from that point and crosses county roads north and east. It comes to North Broadway from the west parallel to Brown Road. Depot Day was Saturday with a tribute to the insurance industry. Family members of McCartney, Yarger, Howe of Deatsman were on hand an on stage as the tribute was read. The lobby display was dedicated to the various insurance agencies that have served the village. The major funding for the Freight House came from the estate of David Smith Jr., who directed one-third of his estate to the local historical society which used the funds directly toward construction of the building. The society has been ever grateful to Smith for his generosity. The program continued with the Center Stage dancers, and the Janie Rodriguez Award. Village president Karen Banks read the criteria for the award, called the Rodriguez family on stage, read names of past recipients who also went on the stage, and then the nomination of Elizabeth “Betty” (Peacock) Carey who was the surprised honoree. The final portion of the Rodriguez award was recognition of Hunter Guitterez who for his Eagle Scout project had made a beautiful display case that will house various items concerning the Rodriguez award, that of his grandmother Janie. The standing case was unveiled, and many of those attending went inside to touch and photograph the case and its contents. This is meant to have a changeable display. The program continued with harmonica music by State Rep. Michael Callton with added music with added music by his friends. Others on the program were Tips for setting — and pursuing — financial goals Shannon Hughes with vocals and bluegrass music. At the finish of the Thunder Floor Cloggers, emcee Thelma Curtis held the drawing of the winner of a short raffle for $100. The child chosen to draw the ticket was Cavin Ludema, visiting from Texas. He drew is own ticket. A midweek visitor to the Depot complex who came from Crystal, brought along a new publication on distinctive Michigan depots. The front cover has one picture of the Lake Odessa cupola/dome. Among the stories is a four-page spread on the Lake Odessa depot with one a full-page winter scene with story and quotes from President John Waite. The next major event at the Depot complex will be in September when on the last weekend of the month there will be collections on display. The public should plan how to bring theirs whether the collection be walking canes, fishing lures, china dolls, jackknives, books on a certain topic, buttons or drill bits. The Grand Rapids chapter of the American Red Cross has announced its June list of donors. Lake Odessa’s Richard Hazel received his pin for donating 11 gallons of blood. Work continues on the tracks of the CSX railway. The crossing on Second Avenue is very smooth with tarvia approach for several feet. This is a big improvement over the “holey” approach with its several low spots. On either side of Fourth Avenue, the tracks are lined with new square rails pained black with a preservative to replace earlier rails. Heavy equipment with winches and hoists have been on a siding in recent weeks to do the heavy lifting. You can get lucky by finding a parking meter with time left on it. You can “luck out” by having nice weather on your vacation. You can even be lucky at love. But when it comes to financial matters, you’re better off not counting on Lady Luck — and focusing instead on setting and pursuing goals. Here are some suggestions for establishing and pursuing your financial objectives: • Be specific. You probably have a lot of ideas about what you want to do, but if you’re going to turn these wishes into reality, you need to get specific. So, for example, instead of telling yourself that you want to retire early, set a goal of retiring at, say, 62. You can then use this target number to help guide your overall investment strategy. To illustrate: You can determine that you need to invest a certain amount of money each year, and earn a certain rate of return, to be able to retire at 62. You can also estimate about how much money you can afford to withdraw from your investment accounts each year to sustain a retirement that begins at 62. • Prioritize your goals. 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Prioritizing your goals can help you answer these and other questions — and help direct your overall investment strategy. • Be prepared to change your goals. Over time, your family and financial circumstances can change considerably — which means you shouldn’t be surprised, or alarmed, if you have to change your goals accordingly. And you’ll find it easier to maintain this flexibility if you’ve worked diligently to create an investment portfolio with sufficient resources to allow you to change direction, as needed. • Review your progress regularly. If you’re going to eventually achieve your goals, you absolutely need to measure your progress along the way. Are your investments performing the way you had anticipated? Are your goals becoming more expensive than you had initially envisioned? To achieve these goals, are you taking on too much — or too little — risk? To answer these types of questions, it’s a good idea to review your overall progress at least once a year and then make whatever adjustments may be necessary. As you can see, it will take considerable effort to set, review and (hopefully) achieve your goals. And it can be somewhat complex, too, so you may want to work with a financial professional — someone who takes time to talk with you about your goals, understands your risk tolerance and family situation, and has the training and experience necessary to help you work toward your objectives. But in any case, think hard about your goals and how you might accomplish them. And don’t delay in taking action — because goals are generally easier to attain if you have time on your side. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 35.56 -.43 AT&T 35.45 -.37 BP PLC 41.72 -1.84 CMS Energy Corp 28.49 +.11 Coca-Cola Co 40.34 -.63 Conagra 36.46 -.48 Eaton 68.31 -.64 Family Dollar Stores 68.86 +.81 Fifth Third Bancorp 19.26 -.16 Flowserve CP 56.75 -.25 Ford Motor Co. 17.09 +.13 General Mills 51.89 +.44 General Motors 36.50 -.11 Intel Corp. 23.38 +.63 Kellogg Co. 66.46 -.78 McDonald’s Corp 98.42 +1.64 Perrigo Co. 126.38 -2.86 Pfizer Inc. 29.70 +.27 Sears Holding 44.36 +1.55 Spartan Motors 6.11 -.11 Spartan Stores 20.24 -.34 Stryker 70.43 -.61 TCF Financial 16.05 -.04 Walmart Stores 77.90 -.66 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Licensed / Insured / Local EDWARD JONES Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 07623782 Medieval monks’ records gain new interest by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Ireland enjoys a mild and stable climate. But even in Ireland, some years stand out as unusual. Recently, a team of researchers led by Harvard’s Francis Ludlow announced results of a study of Ireland’s climate based on the Irish Annals, a body of writings containing more than 40,000 entries. The annals record events from 431 A.D. to 1649 A.D. During the Medieval Period they were written by monks. From the 1200s onward, some entries were written by historians of the wealthy and aristocratic families of the period. Finally, toward the end of the annals, entries were contributed by military historians as British colonialism took hold. As recently reported on the website ScienceNOW, Ludlow’s team looked through the Irish annals for information about weather. Of particular interest were notes about cold times, such as years with ice on certain lakes or winters of heavy snowfall. In the annals, the researchers identified a total of 70 times of unusual cold. Ludlow thinks those who wrote the annals likely recorded all the significantly cold seasons they experienced because cold has a profound effect on agricultural productivity. Cold spells can arise for a number of reasons, including the simple natural variation that’s always at work in weather and climate. But one specific cause of cold years is volcanic eruptions. Volcanoes eject ash and lava when they erupt, but they also sometimes spew tiny drops of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. Those droplets drift downwind and reflect sunlight back into space, cooling the ground below. For short periods of time, volcanic eruptions can drop temperatures by a couple of degrees Fahrenheit — quite enough to make a real difference. As it happens, we have a pretty good natural record of volcanic eruptions near Ireland. It’s based on variations in Greenland’s glacial ice. Scientists have drilled into the icecap and pulled up layered cores of ice. Each pair of layers denotes summer and winter snowfall in Greenland, so researchers can simply count back in time to assign dates to deeper and deeper layers. The glacial ice is marked by sulfates when volcanic eruptions occurred. During the time spanned by the Irish Annals, scientists found 48 layers denoting significant volcanic eruptions. Many of the eruptions occurred in the Northern Hemisphere at high latitudes, but we have other evidence to think that one large eruption occurred in the year 1600 in Peru. How does the Greenland record match up with the Irish Annals? In short, there isn’t a perfect fit, but a number of the sulfate-rich ice layers come from around the times the annals report cold spells. That’s good enough for me, since I wouldn’t expect the two records to speak only with one voice. Climate is complex, and volcanic eruptions are only one factor in what determines temperature. Certainly some cold spells occur simply due to natural cycles in temperature variations, not because of specific volcanic events. But it’s nifty from my point of view to think that the records of Medieval monks could now be fed into computer simulations of climate. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. Auditions, Auditions, Auditions! The Thornapple Players will hold open auditions for the Fall Drama Inherit the Wind in the Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway in Hastings 7PM • Mon., August 5, 2013 77579961 Auditions are open to any high school age seniors and up. David M. Muilenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Robin M. Welton Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF® WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC Realty Inc. “Your Real Estate Connection” MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 1-269-945-0514 Graduate REALTOR® Institute, REALTOR® Associate Broker Certified Residential Specialist 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings Performances are: Oct 2 at 7PM (dress rehearsal open to public) Oct. 3, 4, 5 at 7PM and Oct. 6 at 2 PM 07633903 (269) 948-9969 77579984 525 W . Apple St., Hastings, MI 49058 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Norma Jean Acker is directing. If you have questions or need to set up an alternate audition time BEFORE the 5th please email Norma Jean at thornappleplayers@gmail.com or call 269 945 2332. “Nationally Certified, Hometown Committed” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — Page 9 Excursions before the era of ‘good’ roads In the following column by the late Esther Walton, was published in the Feb. 21, 1991, Banner. ***** by Esther Walton Until the late 1930s and early 1940s, all of the county roads were dirt. Most people here did not own automobiles, and to go for an outing, one had to hitch up the horse and buggy or go by train. Because most villagers did not own horses, the train was the preferred way to have a special day. In the Oct. 10, 1946, issue of the Banner, Marshall L. Cook tells about the early train excursions: “Before we had good roads in Michigan, the railroads often had excursions, usually to nearby places, occasionally to points as far away as Niagara Falls and Chicago. The round trip was usually about the regular oneway fare. Occasionally, the charge would be much less than that. “Money was not plentiful then. Wages for a 10-hour day were, for common labor, about $1.25; for carpenters and masons from $2.50 to $3. Wheat would sell for between 60 cents and $1 a bushel. Butter was 15 to 20 cents a pound most of the year. Eggs rarely exceeded 25 cents per dozen. “These were the prices the farmers received. I mention wages, prices and the general scarcity of money, because they will show you that most folks could not afford a costly train trip. “So, these excursions were helpful to folks with limited means, enabling them to get away for a short outing and enjoy seeing places that were different. Almost invariably, every seat in the coaches was occupied, and the trains were long ones. “Once or twice during the summer months, on the Grand Rapids division of the Michigan Central, an excursion train to Detroit would leave Grand Rapids early enough so as to get to Detroit by noon. That would enable the excursionist to get dinner, witness a baseball game, and be back by 11 o’clock that night – which wasn’t too bad. “I recall such a trip when I witnessed a game between Chicago and Detroit clubs. There was only one league, the National, at that time, The pitcher for Detroit that day was the noted ‘Lady Baldwin,’ Charles Baldwin of this city who that same year won for Detroit the coveted championship. He was a left-handed pitcher, and in his day was regarded as the best in the country. It was a tired lot of excursionists from Hastings when they reached home that night, but we were very happy over Detroit’s victory. “The round-trip excursion rate, Hastings to Macatawa Park, near Holland, was $1. In this the Michigan Central and Pere Marquette cooperated. What it meant to get to Lake Michigan, and to spend an afternoon there can be imagined; for no one would think of driving a team over the rough sandy road to that place. The day and one’s strength would be nearly gone by the wearisome horse-andbuggy one-way ride. Nothing to it. No one then would think of such a trip, which can now be made in an auto so easily and so delightfully. There were round-trip excursions to Grand Ledge, over the Pere Marquette and the CK&S It was a real pleasure to make that trip. “They even had excursions to Jackson, round trip from Hastings for $1. And the advertised specialty was the opportunity to visit Jackson prison! Can you imagine folks taking a day off to get to such a place? But they did, and seemed to enjoy the opportunity. “Some of the excursions from Hastings were sponsored by local groups or organizations. The railroad gave them low rates, which allowed a good margin to the group that put on the excursions. “There were others where no profit was gained by anyone. I doubt if the railroad payed even on some of them, such as Sunday School picnics, most always at Cole’s Landing Thornapple Lake. “When Barry County has so many nice lakes where children can wade on the sandy bottom or go to bathing safely, one might wonder, why a picnic was held at Thornapple Lake, with its muddy bottom that would make wading or bathing dangerous for the little folks. These nicer resort lakes then had no good roads leading to them, and no facilities for amusing a big bunch of youngsters even if they could get there. “Mr. Cole had a swarm of row boats, and a small steamer on the lake, had swings, croquet games, places to play other games and lots of shade near his large hotel, plenty of picnic tables, a big room where the tables could be set if it rained or they could be placed under the trees if the weather was suitable. “All these advantages resulted in Cole’s Landing have almost a monopoly of the Sunday school picnics put on by the churches of Hastings. So there were picnic excursions to Cole’s Landing every year from Hastings. “By guaranteeing a definite number, say 100 or 150, a round-trip fare of 25 cents would be made. The Michigan Central would bring extra cars to this city the evening before so they would have enough room. The cars could be filled and made a part of the 7:30 morning train without delaying it. “When the excursionists were unloaded at Thornapple, the empty coaches would be taken to Morgan, a short distance away, and sidetracked so the afternoon west-bound train could pick them up and haul the little folks back to Hastings, then pull the empty coaches PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on August 21, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Dave Deloof on behalf of Jim and Natalie Ryder, 99 Richland Dr. Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1332 for a Special Land Use permit for the construction of an attached garage not meeting the locational requirements pursuant to section 4.20 “Accessory Buildings”. The subject property is 11625 Spring Point Dr. Plainwell, MI 49080 – 08-12-470-007-00 and is located in R2 zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter (s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77579930 The steamer at Cole’s Landing attracts a large group of Sunday school youngstrers on excursion. ( A hand-written note on the back of this photo in the Banner archives reads, “1895 Cole’s steamer Thornapple Lake Resort John Baum Skipper.”) “When Barry County has so many nice lakes where children can wade on the sandy bottom or go to bathing safely, one might wonder, why a picnic was held at Thornapple Lake, with its muddy bottom that would make wading or bathing dangerous for the little folks. These nicer resort lakes then had no good roads leading to them, and no facilities for amusing a big bunch of youngsters even if they could get there.” back to the M.C. yards at Grand Rapids. “For all this trouble, the round-trip fare of 25 cents would not seem sufficient to compensate the Michigan Central. I presume that the creation of good will toward the railroad might have been an objective – certainly not profit on 100 or 200 tickets at 25 cents for the round trip. “When the train was out of the way, there was a rush for the swings, and for the boat house. Grownups manned the oars, and children had rides across the lake. The little steamer was there, and for a small fare made a round trip up and down the lake and back to the dock. “On the shore, all sorts of games and plays, supervised by elders, were under way. There were few dull moments for kids on shore or on the lake. “The special committee soon had a big crock of ice-cold lemonade for all comers, and it was replenished often enough so that no one need be thirsty. “But the big event was the dinner. Such a feed. It meant a lot of hard work for the women, but they seemed to enjoy it. If the day was pleasant, the tables were set under the trees. If it threatened rain, they were set in a big room that was part of the hotel. “The children ate first. Then the grownups, including the women who prepared the meal, had their innings. But there was always enough and to spare. It didn’t just happen that there was ample supply. That had all been 77579932 JOB OPENING Prairieville Township Deputy Clerk Skills needed: Bookkeeping Experience, Ability to Multi-task, Proficient with the computer, Works well with others, Personable with the public. planned. The cooked meats and other eatables were ready when and as needed. “If the excursions train reached Thornapple in the forenoon, the little folks were taken home on the afternoon train going west, which arrived at Thornapple about 4:30, as I remember it. Then those older ones who had planned to spend the whole day had a chance for boat rides, steamer rides or to play games. If they wished, they could sit on the porch or on the lawn and enjoy singing to the accompaniment of a wheezy organ in the hotel. “Then they went home on the 9 o’clock evening train. While waiting for it, sitting on the steps leading to the little station, they would sing the old familiar songs and hymns which all enjoyed. “The automobile has made it possible for a family or a small group to have a picnic of their own now, almost any day. But those Sunday school picnics served a useful purpose in the day when that sort of a gathering was very helpful to all concerned. It was delightful to see the little folks have such a good time. “Bringing happiness to others had its compensations, even when it called for hard work at the picnic. Maybe we would all be happier if we tried to make others happy.” Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads This job is 16 hours per week –Tuesday and Thursday 9 – 5 Send, e-mail or fax a letter of interest and resume with 3 professional references by August 20, 2013 to: Clerk Ted DeVries, Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton MI 49046 Fax: (269)623-3467 • E-Mail: tdevries@prairievilletwp-mi.org 77579894 • NOTICE • The Hastings City Barry County Airport is seeking to sell the following by Sealed Bid: • Approximately 4000 cubic yards of clean, light top dirt Top dirt will be sold in lots of 500 cubic yards (8 lots). Please note in bid how many lots desired. Please send sealed bids to: (Attention Top Dirt) Hastings City Barry County Airport, 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Bids will be accepted until August 20, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Any bids after deadline will not be considered. Bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the Hastings Airport Board on August 28, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. The Hastings City Barry County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid. Any questions, or to set up a time to inspect, please call Mark Noteboom at 269945-6306. It is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect material bid on. Material is sold in a “as is condition” with no guarantees or warranties. Material must be removed within 10 business days of notification of acceptance. NOTICE The Barry County Road Commission is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a new Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis. Full specifications can be obtained from the BCRC. Bids will be opened at 10 AM on August 8, 2013 at the offices of the BCRC. The BCRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to purchase comparable equipment at a lower price. Please clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope “Sealed bid enclosed – Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis”. Please direct all questions Rob Richardson, Equipment Superintendent. Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M43 Hwy. P.O. Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3449 The County of Barry is Accepting SEALED BIDS FOR FLAT ROOF REPAIR The closing date for the bid is Friday, August 9th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Flat Roof Repair”. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Need, Building and Grounds Supervisor at 269-838-7084. 07633405 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON August 15, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. A request by Whispering Pines YS Condominium Association located 7139 Marsh Ridge Trail for a Site Plan Review, Site Condo Review, Request for a PUD, and Special Exception Use on parcels 370-001-00 thru 370-021-00. 2. Other matters which may come before the Board. Please take further notice that the township Zoning Ordinance and proposed changes will be available for public inspection during regular business hours and at the time of the public hearing. Signed, written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). 77579851 Cathy Strickland, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission 77579959 Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator �Page 10 — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13026439DE Estate of Carl John Griffith. Date of birth: 09/26/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carl John Griffith, who lived at 7950 South M43 Hwy., Delton, Michigan died 06/13/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Betty Jean Casault, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/22/2013 Jackie L. Baker P76955 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3512 Betty Jean Casault 8042 North Drive Highland, Indiana 46322 77579879 (269) 625-4273 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, you damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Ronald L. Elliston and Kerry Elliston to Educational Community Credit Union dated May 7, 2010, and recorded on May 18, 2010 at Document Number 201005180004916 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $202,849.41. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on August 29th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to be sold is described as: LOCATED IN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH SAID 1/4 SECTION, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO OTHERS, VIZ: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30; FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 150 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET,THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 110 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET, THENCE WEST 330 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET, THENCE WEST 480 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 649 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING NORTHEASTERLY IN SAID HIGHWAY 165 FEET, THENCE EAST 264 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY, 165 FEET, THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES, 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 360.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04’27’ WEST 300 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 302.61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 ; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07’ 45’ EAST 300 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36’27’ WEST 302.90 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 8425 Marsh Road, Plainwell, MI 49080 During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Dated: July 24, 2013 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street, Suite C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77579898 (269) 382-3703 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JULY 10, 2013 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Flint, James Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Reappointed Andrew Haines to the Planning Commission. Reappointed Nickie Haight and Patty Hard to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approval was given to enroll in the BS&A Internet Services by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:40p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77579876 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol K Ruddy, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to CitiMortgage, Inc. as successor in interest by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2002, and recorded on August 29, 2002 in instrument 1086505, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Ninety-Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($31,098.99). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 8, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods; thence South 60 rods; thence West 94 rods; thence North 60 rods to the place of beginning, EXCEPT Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 94 rods along the North Section line for place of beginning; thence South 209 feet; thence West 417 feet; thence North 209 feet; thence East 417 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 11, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426986F01 06816725 (07-11)(08-01) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William L. Currier, a Married Man and Stephenie K. Currier, his Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2001 and recorded September 6, 2001 in Instrument # 1066046 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, by assignment dated May 22, 2013 and recorded June 3, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-007063 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($56,077.98) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 15, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block B, Pleasant Shores Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, with right of ingress and egress to adjoining canal or waterway on condition that the said waterway be kept clear of weeds, debris and open to use and benefit by riparian lot owners. Also the South 15 feet of Lot 7 of Block B, Pleasant Shores Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. Commonly known as 943 Williams Drive, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/18/2013 Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our 77579736 File No: 13-82776 (07-18)(08-08) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13026422-DE Estate of Jack Alton Wyant. Date of birth: 04/18/1956. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jack Alton Wyant, died 05/27/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jennie Hillard, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of the publication of this notice. Jennie Hillard 303 Gregg St. Nashville, MI 49073 (269) 838-5733 77579957 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wyatt Holes, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 22, 2007, and recorded on July 2, 2007 in instrument 1182465, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen and 40/100 Dollars ($96,514.40). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 29, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 2, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 22 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 1, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #427922F01 77579882 (08-01)(08-22) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Santana, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Greenlight Financial Services its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on May 20, 2008 in instrument 20080520-0005372, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2007-B, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series INABS 2007-B under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated June 1, 2007 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Three and 10/100 Dollars ($65,253.10). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 15, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 Block 11 H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 18, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425282F01 06816925 (07-18)(08-08) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jerry L. Allen and Dawn I. Allen, Husband and Wife to Member First Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2010 and recorded April 2, 2010 in Instrument # 201004020003501 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($98,980.74) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 15, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof, also the Easterly portion of Lots 27 and 28 of said Plat described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Plat of Long Beach, thence Westerly 39.51 feet along the Northerly line of said Lot 27, thence Southerly to a point on the Southerly line of Lot 28 of said Plat which is 60.25 feet Westerly along the Southerly line of said Lot 28 from the Southeasterly corner thereof, thence Easterly 60.25 feet Easterly along Southerly line of said Lot 28 from the Southeasterly corner thereof, thence Northerly along Easterly line of said Lots 27 and 28, 106 feet to place of beginning; EXCEPT the South 40 feet of Lot 63 and except the South 25 feet of Lot 28, being part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 9616 S. M 37 Hwy, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/18/2013 Member First Mortgage, LLC Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-84151 (0718)(08-08) 77579741 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J. Jonker, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 28, 2005, as Instrument No.: 1143335, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $184,739.96 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on August 22, 2013, 1:00 pm local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 237.58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 965.21 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, 377.95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 396.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1,564.12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 890.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 75.00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD, AND THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. Tax Identification Number: 08-13020-008-40 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Mortgagors will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. July 11, 2013 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 (07-18)(08-15) 77579683 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Shannon Joel Hill and Shela M. Moser, both single, joint tenants rights of survivorship, not tenants in common to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2007 and recorded September 25, 2007 in Instrument # 20070925-0002407 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Twelve Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($130,512.33) including interest 9.834% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 8, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 220 feet of the following described parcel: The South 500 feet of the East 800 feet of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of section 33, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, subject to a public highway over the South 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as 7363 Huff Rd, Bellevue MI 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 7/11/2013 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 8445123 Our File No: 12-73565 (07-11)(08-01) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jed Brisco and Jaime L. Brisco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2003 and recorded September 22, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113745, and Loan Modification Agreement Recorded On 04/26/2013 in Document Number 2013-005549, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by EverBank by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 96/100 Dollars ($80,996.96) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 1210 and 1211 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 11, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 13-007669 06816800 (07-11)(08-01) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE--Default has been made in the conditions of a Mortgage made by LYNN A. PAGE, a single woman, individually and as Trustee on behalf of Lynn A. Page Trust No. 1, Mortgagors, to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2011, and recorded November 29, 2011, Instrument Number 201111290011131, of Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $16,635.23, including interest at 11.96% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 17, T2N, R10W, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 17; thence North 90 degrees 00’ East 1317.52 feet along the North line of said SW 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 58’44” East 220.0 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degrees 58’44” East 133.0 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ West 220.0 feet; thence South 01 degrees 58’44” East 142.0 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ West 201.08 feet; thence North 01 degrees 58’44” West 275.0 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00’ East 421.08 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the South 66 feet of the North 386 feet of the East 220 feet of said West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 17; c/k/a 6532 Boulter Rd., Shelbyville, MI 49344 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 you will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 25, 2013 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 721400 Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 586-1200 (07-25)(08-15) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — Page 11 River road At left: Canoers take advantage of the mild weather and sunshine Tuesday by floating down the Thornapple River near McKeown Road. Weekdays see less traffic on the river. However, on sunny Saturdays, one local livery owner reports averaging more than 300 people canoeing, kayaking or tubing on the river. The Thornapple begins in Potterville and meanders about 80 miles before it empties into the Grand River in Ada, said Barry Conservation District Director Joanne Barnard. Five dams dot the main stem of the river between McCann Road and Ada. Bradford White plans expansion, renovations POLICE BEAT BEA Woman caught trying to sell mother’s pills on Facebook A Delton woman called the Barry County Sheriff’s Department July 22 to report her daughter after she noticed more than 90 prescription painkillers missing from her cupboard and medicine cabinet and later saw posts on her daughter’s Facebook page indicating she was attempting to either sell the pills for cash or trade them for marijuana. When interviewed by deputies, the daughter admitted to giving two pills to a friend and later selling him six additional pills. The daughter said she did not take the rest of the pills and blamed her estranged husband. She was advised to turn herself in should the sheriff’s department issue a warrant. Expired license plate leads to double arrest A 24-year-old Hastings man was arrested at 3:19 a.m. July 27 after Hastings Police stopped his vehicle on North Broadway Avenue for having an expired license plate. While speaking with the driver, officers determined that his driver’s license was suspended and that he had been smoking marijuana prior to driving. The man was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, driving while is license is suspended and possession of marijuana. A 19-year-old female passenger in the car also was determined to have been drinking alcohol and was placed under arrest for being a minor in possession of alcohol. Both the driver and passenger were transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Traffic stop uncovers outstanding warrants, drug possession Deputies stopped a motorist for driving 63 miles per hour in a 50-mph zone on South M-37 Highway near Meadowlawn Drive July 27. The driver, a 26-year-old male from Battle Creek, was accompanied by a 24-year-old Battle Creek woman and two children. The driver provided deputies with a state ID card and said his license had been suspended for unpaid citations. LEIN checks revealed that both the driver and the woman had suspended licenses and outstanding misdemeanor warrants. When the woman asked a deputy to retrieve her cell phone from the vehicle, he observed a substance that looked and smelled like marijuana. When questioned, the male suspect said he had applied for but had not yet received his medical marijuana card and had marijuana in the console of the car. A baggy of marijuana was found in the dashboard area. The man was arrested for driving with a suspended license, second offense; a misdemeanor warrant from Kent County; and possession of marijuana. The woman was arrested on two warrants out of Calhoun County. The children were turned over to family members. The case has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Unlicensed driver can’t hide behind cracked windshield Barry County Sheriff Deputies pulled over a late-model pickup truck July 25 for a cracked windshield. The 23-year-old female driver provided deputies with both her license and vehicle registration. A LEIN check revealed the woman’s license had been suspended. She was cited for driving with a suspended license, and the report was turned over to the prosecutor’s office for review. at the side of the building. The man said he was intoxicated; otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken the doughnuts. The owner of the gas station said he did not want to press charges. The report has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Teen arrested for possession of alcohol Hastings police officers arrested a 19year old Hastings man after they responded to reports of an intoxicated person walking in the 600 block of South Michigan Avenue. The teen admitted to drinking and registered a .22 percent blood alcohol content. He was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail for being a minor in possession of alcohol. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Bradford White’s expansion plans and renovations continue with approval by the planning commission July 22 of a special use permit and site plan approval for more work. With the purchase of the former Geukes Market site to the west, Bradford White will demolish and rebuild a portion of the main central plant. A new 30,000 square-foot addition will be built adjacent to the west wall of the existing facility. Additionally, the company will build a 6,670 square-foot foam building on the west side of the plant. Bradford White plans to demolish the Geukes Market facility for its expansion plans. The company requested a special use permit because a small portion of the facility will exceed the height limitations. The central plant building contains a roof line that will be 63 feet tall, while building heights are currently limited to 45 feet tall by village ordinances. Mike McLellen, representing Bradford White, told village planning commissioners the height of the roof line that exceeds the height restriction won’t even be visible from Lafayette Street. McLellen told the planning commissioners that, with the Bradford White site being landlocked on all sides, the company really only has the option of building up. "It will be impressive when it’s done," he said. Bryan Wegener, planner with Williams and Works, said the site plan review committee has given its approval for the plans with no concerns. Thornapple Township Supervisor Mike Bremer said he has only one minor concern and that is about emergency services for the facility. "We don’t have a ladder truck to reach that height," Bremer said. "I believe Caledonia is the closest ladder truck able to reach this area." McLellen said he is aware of that issue and the Thornapple Township fire chief has approved the site plan. He said the building will have fire suppressant systems fully installed. A community member, Fran Jones, said she was concerned about the additional height of the building interfering with television transmissions and her ham radio operations. "How high the buildings are around us affects our transmissions," Jones said. McLellen replied that Bradford White will be committed to working with neighbors and being good neighbors. If there are issues, he said Bradford White will do research and see if there are ways to make improvements. McLellen also said Bradford White is working with the village on the extension of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The proposed building expansion will encroach into the planned future route of the trail. The company is working with the village staff to move the trail closer to the river. Lying about name wasn’t first mistake Life insurance July 26, Hastings police officers stopped a vehicle for having an expired license plate money used to on Michigan Avenue July 26. The driver, a 26-year old woman, gave the officers a false name. When confronted by police, she support drug habit admitted to giving a false name because she did not have a valid driver’s license. The woman was arrested and lodged at the Barry County jail for driving with a suspended license. Attempted break-in reported in Middleville A Middleville couple reported an apparent attempt to break into a storage shed behind their home on High Ridge Street in Middleville. They told the Barry County Sheriff deputies that the morning of July 24 they noticed the board connected to the locking hasp appeared to have been pried and was attached by only one nail. However, the owners said they didn’t believe anyone had entered the shed or stolen anything. Drunk destroys delivered doughnuts The Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a the theft and destruction of doughnuts from a Hickory Corners gas station the morning of July 16. An employee told deputies that she had seen two people walking away from the station as she arrived for work and later discovered that doughnuts had been stolen from the station’s bathroom and several were found smeared on the side of the building. After reviewing video surveillance and talking with witnesses, a 25-year-old male and 23year-old female suspect were identified and interviewed. The female suspect said she and the male suspect were sitting across the road from the gas station and saw the doughnuts being delivered. She told her companion that the doughnuts were delivered through a broken window in the bathroom but while she went with him to the station, she said she kept telling him not to take the doughnuts because the station had video surveillance cameras. When interviewed by the deputies, the 25-year-old male suspect admitted to reaching through the window, opening the door and taking the doughnuts. He said he took them across the street and ate a few before returning to throw the rest A 53-year-old Lake Odessa man reported to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department in May that he suspected that his son-in-law of making unauthorized withdrawals from the man’s bank account. The man told deputies he had received an $80,000 life insurance settlement upon the death of his wife last year. He had $39,916 left in his account in December. As of May 14, the balance was $5,984, and bank statements show several $200 to $300 Western Union withdrawals had been made from the account, totaling $20,000. The man said his son-in-law had told him that he would lose his job if he didn’t have a diploma and had used some of the money to purchase a fake diploma. When interviewed by deputies, the son-in-law admitted that he had taken money from his father-in-law to purchase drugs for himself and his wife. He said they both used heroin in the past but were now clean. The man’s daughter also admitted to previous drug use but said she had her father’s bank card and was allowed to take money to pay household bills. She admitted that she took a substantial amount to pay for drugs but used most of the money to pay for household expenses. Like her husband, she also said she was in a recovery program. The Lake Odessa man said he did not wish to press charges, but later changed his mind. The case has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Driver claims deer, not beer, is to blame Deputies responded to a reported rollover crash on South M-37 Highway near Dowling July 14 to find a 25-year-old Battle Creek man lying on the east side of the road. The man told deputies he had swerved to miss two deer that crossed the road and lost control of his vehicle and it rolled multiple times before coming to rest in the field. Deputies noticed the smell of intoxicants. The man admitted to having a few beers but said that was not what caused him to lose control of his vehicle. Because of his injuries, a field sobriety test was not performed. The man’s blood alcohol content registered .1. The case has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Cigarette butt ignites rooftop fire Crews from the Hastings Fire Department responds to a rooftop fire at Al Fresco on South Jefferson Street in Hastings at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said the fire started when someone tried to extinguish a cigarette butt in a rooftop planter. He said damage was limited to melted siding and a hole in the roof of the building. BUSINESS BRIEFS Adventist Community Services has appointed Nancy Frost as its new assistant director. Frost has volunteered at the church’s service center, located at 502 E. Green St., for two years. She attends First Baptist Church in Middleville and also volunteers with the Girl Scouts. Adventist Community Services accepts donated clothes, organizes them into a storelike setting, and makes them available for free to low-income people. The center also receives shoes, bedding, curtains, towels and small household items. No proof of income or identity is required of those requesting assistance, and customers are allowed to come once every three months, more often in cases of emergency. *** Chelsey A. Foster has been named business development officer for Commercial Bank, serving the Hastings and Lake Odessa markets. Foster’s most recent post was as city manager in Ithaca where he facilitated that city’s first downtown upper-story apartment rehabilitation project and worked with economic development officials to attract new businesses and expansions to its industrial parks. Foster is an Edmore native and Alma College graduate. Commercial Bank was established in 1893 and operates banking offices in Alma, Greenville, Hastings, Ithaca, Lake Odessa, Middleton and St. Louis. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 12 — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Toni Marie Horn, 23, of Hastings pleaded guilty to probation violation for possessing a controlled substance less than 25 grams. Horn was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court July 24 to 90 days in jail, with credit for 19 days served, and was ordered to pay $1,398 in court costs, fines and fees by Sept. 27, 2014. Horn was charged with possession of a controlled substances after testing positive for methamphetamines July 18. Edward Harley Marshall of Shelbyville, 48, pleaded guilty June 16 in circuit to one count of attempted unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. He was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for three days served, and was ordered to pay a total of $11,484 in court costs, fines fees and restitution. Marshall was ordered to serve 36 months of probation. The balance of his jail time was to be suspended upon payment of $1,000 by July 24 and monthly payments of $300 toward the court-assessed costs. Marshall was further ordered to show no assaultive, threatening, harassing or intimidating behavior. If contested, restitution is to be met within 30 days. Dustin Scott Stephens, 27, of Hastings was sentenced in circuit court to nine months in jail beginning July 24 and ordered to pay $448 in court costs after pleading guilty July 3 to one charge of failure to report his new address after he moved and not updating his address on the sex offender registry. Max Otto Morgan, 59, of Plainwell pleaded guilty July 24 to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. He was sentenced in circuit court to six months in jail, with credit for two days served, and was ordered to pay $1,698 in court costs, fines and fees. Morgan was placed on probation for 24 months with the balance of his jail sentence to be suspended pending the successful completion of probation which includes attending AA meetings three times a week and paying court assessments by July 26. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale National Ads AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 ANNUAL BLOCK SALE: Friday August 2nd & Saturday August 3rd, 9am-? Look for Pink signs to show you the way. Maps Available. 1. 1424 Barber Rd. 2. 1824 Barber Rd. 3. 2851 Barber Rd., Household items, lots of tools, nuts, & bolts, books clothes, garden tractor. 4. 2011 Bowler Rd., Antiques & other great stuff. 5. 3691 Andrus Rd. 6. 3405 Ragla Rd., 1996 4X4 blazer, fooseball table, teen clothes, western/outdoor decor. 7. 2715 Ragla Rd., Multifamily sale. 52” projection TV (great Shape) Entertainment center, girls clothes size 8-10, womens clothing, mens items, kitchen dishes, winter items, books, fresh produce from the garden. Lots of misc. items. 8. 2590 Ragla Rd., Multifamily sale. Wood 12 gun cabinet w/key, PSR-175 Yamaha keyboard, RCA TV, propane counter cooktop, coffee end table, paintball gun, skateboard, Powerwheels quad, XL Thornapple Kellogg Varsity jacket, assorted clothes; boys 8-10, girls 10-12 up to mens & womens plus size, telescoping gauges, 0-8” micrometer, 0-1” digital micrometer, 1”2” barrel micrometer, 6” cine bar, 4X8 angle plate, assorted perennials, 2007 Baja 150cc dirt bike, pop & water. 9. 3490 Gary Carpenter Rd., Multi-family sale, 2 upright vacuum cleaners, 4 wheeler, golf balls, household items, lots of surprises for everyone of all ages. 10. 3337 N. Charlton Park Rd., going out of craft business items, plus size men’s & womens, dishes, finished crafts, & Christmas houses. 11. 2965 Coats Grove Rd. 12. 1763 Becker Rd., Antique cars, Ford dump truck, car hauler, John Deere 3pt, antique organ & phonograph player, three saddles & other items. 13. 2400 Coats Grove Rd. 14. 1776 Coats Grove Rd. 15. 611 Gaskill Rd., Outdoor Holiday decorations & misc. items. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. National Ads FREE COMEDY SHOW: Monday, August 5th at the Hastings Moose Lodge. “Moose Chuckles” features stand up comics from as far away as Ann Arbor and Indiana coming to Hastings to perform. Don’t miss this crazy, fun night of free comedy hosted by Hastings own Emily Allyn! Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9PM. Must be 21 to enter. Public welcome to attend this special show that does feature adult language but it always guaranteed to be fun. HEAT YOUR HOME, water and more with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616)877-4081. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)9019898. PUBLIC AUCTION: SATURDAY, August 10th, 10:00am, 11334 Shultz Dr. Delton, MI 49046. Vehicles, backhoe, implements, trailers, tools, scrap, MORE. Gus and Nola Mathison will be liquidating many years of accumulation including Case 580C Backhoe (needs work), tractor, several vehicles, lots of tools, boats, many many items and scrap iron. See our website for directions, details and photos. Vander Kolk Auctions (616)437-1047 www.VKauctions.com Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: Lotus & Water Lilies. KOI & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. APOLS WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia MI. (616)6981030 M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:002:00. Garage Sale AUGUST 1ST-3RD, 8AM5PM, 5898 Woodschool Road, Freeport. Boys clothing 12mo.-4T, crib, toys, games, puzzles, books women’s clothing, winter ware, prom/homecoming dresses, shoes, home decor, wedding items (including wedding dress). Kitchen gadgets, kitchen table w/chairs & home remodeling items. PUBLIC AUCTION: SATURDAY, August 10th, 10:00am, 11334 Shultz Dr. Delton, MI 49046. Vehicles, backhoe, implements, trailers, tools, scrap, MORE. Gus and Nola Mathison will be liquidating many years of accumulation including Case 580C Backhoe (needs work), tractor, several vehicles, lots of tools, boats, many many items and scrap iron. See our website for directions, details and photos. Vander Kolk Auctions (616)437-1047 www.VKauctions.com DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Become a driver for Werner Enterprises. Earn $800 per week! Local CDL training. 1-800-8827364. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77573427 Card of Thanks THE FAMILY OF Patricia (Mattson) Lake would like to express our sincere appreciation to our friends, relatives and neighbors of the Lake Odessa and surrounding communities for all the prayers, cards, flowers, food and the memorial contributions to the elevator lift fund for the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. A special thank you to Pastor Mark Jarvie and the Church Womens Fellowship for the support and the memorial service and luncheon. Your love, kindness, and expressions of sympathy will always be remembered. Gary and Nancy Mattson & family Bill Lake & family. 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The committee’s proposal is the result of a more than 18-month study of recycling options, which was originally requested by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. When the proposal was presented June 18, however, the board tabled it until commissioners could meet with their constituent townships, city and villages to gain wider perspective. Issues arose at the June 18 county board meeting surrounding the committee’s proposal to hire a part-time recycling program coordinator and the view that recycling should be addressed at a more local government level, such as the Village of Middleville, which is in the second year of a recycling agreement with Republic Services. Solid waste oversight committee members contend that, in order for recycling to be fair, efficient and affordable, it must be implemented countywide. As county commissioners meet with their constituent municipalities, committee members pledged to their attendance, as well, to provide an overview of their proposal and to address questions from the public. One-third of fires in Michigan reported as arson or suspicious Approximately 30 arson or suspicious fires occur every day in Michigan, and consumers are the ones who get burned. “Arson is a vicious crime that takes many lives and destroys property worth millions,” Lori Conarton, communications director for the Insurance Institute of Michigan said. “It also burns consumers’ wallets.” Last year, 11,007 arson or suspicious blazes were reported in the state. Related property damage exceeded $277 million. This loss figure does not include indirect costs, such as medical care, funeral expenses, temporary shelter, business interruptions, demolition, fire investigations, prosecutions, incarcerations or increased insurance premiums, she said. Arson doesn’t only destroy property, it takes lives. In 2012, 54 people lost their lives and another 211 were injured in arson or suspicious blazes. Arson fires have a significant impact on insurance premiums paid by consumers, according to the IIM spokesperson. “That is one reason we have joined forces with fire and police agencies, private business and other organizations to form the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee,” said Conarton. MAPC administers the insurance industry’s tip reward program, which offers up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for arson fires in Michigan. Anyone with information regarding an arson or suspicious blaze can call the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee at 800-44-ARSON (800-442-7766) or through the website at www.miarsonprevention.org. Information can be submitted anonymously. The amount of the reward is based on the value of the information and severity of the loss or potential loss. Tips to the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee’s tip-reward program led to the arrest of 1,179 individuals on arson and related charges since 1973. The program has paid out more than $802,000 for information about arson and suspicious fires. IIM is a government affairs and public information association that represents more than 90 property and casualty insurance companies and related organizations operating in Michigan. IIM member companies provide insurance to 75 percent of the automobile and 66 percent of the homeowners markets in Michigan. For more information about insurance, visit the website, www.iiminfo.org. The proposal would expand curbside pickup through residential waste haulers, provide six drop-off recycle stations throughout the county and provide a part-time coordinator. In preparation for these public presentations, the oversight committee has provided some of the most commonly posed questions. Will my waste hauling bill go up if this program is adopted? The $15 annual fee per residential customer is charged to the waste hauler. It is likely that this cost will be passed on to residential customers at the rate of $1.25 per month. Current waste-hauling prices vary considerably throughout the county, ranging from a low of $14 to a high of $30 per month. If your bill is on the high side, you may wish to check the prices offered by other haulers to see if you can actually save money on your waste bill. If you choose to add curbside recycling to your current service, you will be charged an additional amount set by your hauling company. What if I don’t want to participate? Though one of Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee’s goals is to recover as much waste as possible through programs such as recycling, no one will have to recycle if they choose not to. The service fee charged to your hauler will support recycling for those who want to take advantage of it, but it will not be refunded to those who do not recycle. My neighbors don’t pay for trash pick-up. Would they be able to use the recycling drop off station? Yes. You will not need a card or proof of trash pick-up service to use the drop off stations. To do so would require that stations be staffed, which would reduce the hours of availability and increase program costs. There will always be those who take advantage of services that they don’t support, but in this case, preventing them from doing so could be more costly than just letting them recycle. Why doesn’t the county collect and sell recycling materials itself? Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee carefully considered this option. There is money to be made from selling some recycled materials, but there is also a cost in hauling them to a central location, bundling them to industry specifications and marketing them to recycled material users. At this initial stage of the county-wide residential recycling program, the local solid waste oversight committee would like to see how much and what kind of material is generated by the program. This information will help to determine whether it would be feasible in the future to invest in a building, trucks, fuel, machinery and staff needed to collect and sell recycled materials. by Brett Bremer Racing means more than going in circles nowadays I don’t run, but if there is one thing that Barry County and much of the surrounding area has it is room to run. The editor at the Battle Creek Shopper passed along a story about the upcoming Cereal City Triathlon and Duathlon. In it, event organizer Ron Knoll mentioned an upcoming off-road triathlon in Yankee Springs. In attempting to dig up some information on that event, I was overwhelmed with the variety of running/chasing/swimming/biking/paddling/racing opportunities available minutes from the front door of anyone in the area. Registration is going on now for the annual Hastings Summerfest 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Early registration must be postmarked by Aug. 16 for that event. The annual Tri del Sol Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Tri was two weekends ago at Barlow Lake. That must have been a doozy, as Jimi Minnema turned in a blazing time of 36:22 in the run portion of the event to win the Olympic Triathlon by a few minutes over runner-up Eric Fernando. Minnema, from Grand Rapids, was the only competitor to finish the 10K run in under 40 minutes, after a 1.5K swim and a 40K cycle ride. Those are kind of the standard events, right? The 5K, the 10K, the Triathlon in all its various lengths and difficulties. There is so much more. When I was a kid, running meant track to me. I think I lasted through one middle school track practice. Running meant being out in 85-degree heat jogging around a cinder track. I didn’t think of swimming back and forth across a pond, racing down hills trying to avoid white pine trunks, leaping over logs and ducking under branches as running. That was just playing. There are a lot of people enjoying playing nowadays. The 5K Mud Run at the Lake Odessa Fair was a neat event that drew a pretty good crowd. Not a lot of spectators, but a lot of participants. Hopefully they’ll be able to keep that going. While every fair needs a good demolition derby night and a rodeo, it’s nice to get some fresh air and mud in your lungs every once in a while instead of exhaust and manure. Lake Odessa is going to be home to another event of that type. The Michigan Track Met 5K will be held at I-96 Speedway Aug. 10. “Join us for the most primal experience of your pampered, modern life,” boasts the Track Meat website. “This isn’t your modern, everyday (yawn) mud-run -- Track Meat is a primal experience where the theme is prehistoric times and it’s Predator vs. Prey. Just like your ancestors long ago, you’re either running to get meat, or running to NOT be the meat for someone else!” Prey start two minutes before the predators, and try to reach the finish line “alive” (with one of their three flags remaining on their belt), while predators try to reach the finish line alive having caught the flags of three prey. Competitors dress up in pre-historic outfits. After the race, there are bands, DJ’s, bongo drums, “beer, bacon, beef, and the fire to do it righteous.” Sadly, registration for that event closed Saturday. But there is still plenty of time to sign up for the Yankee Springs Off-road Triathlon which will be held Nov. 9 with a start/finish location at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. A triathlon and duathlon are planned, with the triathlon including a 2-mile kayak race, a 16-mile mountain bike race and a 6-mile trail run. The duathlon leaves out the kayaking portion of the event, and will just include a 2.5-mile trail run, a 16-mile mountain bike run and a 6-mile trail run. Relay divisions will be available as well. The kayaking course follows the perimeter of Long Lake, while the biking and running courses wind through the trails of Yankee Springs. Events like these are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s the Middleville Heritage Day 10K on the Paul Henry/ Thornapple Trail coming up in September. Call 269-945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — Page 13 Hammerheads score ten golds at SWMSL meets ley relay in 2:07.92. All four of those girls were in the top six in the 100-yard freestyle. Jennifer won it in 59.99. Kroells placed second in 1:02.13, Bashore third in 1:03.26 and Richardson sixth in 1:08.10. Richardson added a runner-up time of 1:27.96 in the 100yard breaststroke. Jennifer’s brother Andrew swam in his first championship, and got a bronze in his specialty, the 50-yard breaststroke. He finished the race in the 11-12-year-old division in 48.38. Andrew also swam the backstroke leg in a second place finishing medley relay (3:21.74) with Grant Nanzer, Jake Young and Case French in the 13-14 year old division Sam Randall proved his competitiveness with two fourths, a fifth, and a bronze medal when he teamed with Camdyn Johnson, Brendan Carlson and Achtziger in the 9-10year-old 200-yard freestyle relay (2:57.81). Achtziger won an individual championship in the 50-yard breaststroke (46.05). He also had runner-up finishes in the 100-yard individual medley (1:32.24) and the 50-yard butterfly (40.97). The Tuokkolas weren’t the only siblings competing for the Hammerheads. Holly Bashore teamed with Cheyenne Martin, Kate Haywood and Taylor Myers to take third in the 11-12 medley relay (2:32.04), scored PR’s in all her individual events, and because of an absent swimmer teamed with her oldest sister Hannah Bashore, as well as Laura Shinavier and Kayla Kroells to place third in the 15-and-over 200-yard medley relay (2:10.01). Hannah won the 15-and-up 100-yard butterfly in 1:05.71. The older girls did well. Kayla Kroells was second in the 15-and-over 50-yard freestyle in 27.37, second in the 15-and-over 100-yard freestyle in 1:00.24 and second in the 100yard breaststroke (1:18.47). In the 13-14 100-yard backstroke, Lauren Kroells was second in 1:11.84 and Hayley Bashore third in 1:15.30. Alex Beauchamp was third in the 15-andover boys’ 100-yard breaststroke (1:21.03), and also teamed with Nick Myers, Levi Ryfiak and James Neuman for another bronze in the 15-and-over 200-yard medley relay (2:05.80). Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic set for this Saturday The annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic, a major fundraiser for the Hastings Athletic Boosters, will be held Saturday at Hastings Country Club. Bill Wallace is being honored with induction into the list of legends this year. The four-person scramble will tee-off with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $75 per person, and includes greens fees for 18 holes, a shared power cart and dinner. There will cash prizes for the top teams, as well as three blind draws for $100 each. The competition extends to closest to the pin and male and female longest drive events, as well as option skins games. There will be a raffle as well. Call Nancy Schoessel at 269-945-2742 to sign-up or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com. The list of legends includes Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Joke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene Baum, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton, Jeff Bill Wallace Simpson, Jack Longstreet, Denny O’Mara and Michael Murphy. Wieland invited to MIVCA’s ‘13 All-State All-Star Classic Recent Lakewood High School graduate Brooke Wieland will be a part of the 2013 All-State Senior All-Star Volleyball Classic Friday at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Wieland, a setter who will soon begin her volleyball career at Aquinas College, helped lead Lakewood to its first ever volleyball state championship in 2012. The all-star tournament is put together to showcase the top senior volleyball players from across the state, and give them the final opportunity to compete with and against the best. All the seniors who were 1st, 2nd or 3rd team all-state in classes A, B, C and D are invited to participate. An awards luncheon will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Friday, with two semifinal matches to be played at 5:30 p.m. The consolation and final matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Correction: Matt Rowley’s hometown was incorrectly listed in last week’s Banner story about the Martin Xtreme Racing Autocross at the Barry County Fair. Rowley is from Hastings. Brooke Wieland Alex’s sister Grace Beauchamp touched the wall second in the 11-12 100-yard freestyle (1:13.65) with a strong finish. Juliann Meeker and Taylor Myers also had nice third place finishes in their respective 50-yard butterfly races. Meeker finished the 9-10 race in 45.10 and Myers the 11-12 race in 36.79. Jake Young won his first individual medal with a bronze in the 13-14 200-yard freestyle (2:47.79). Ryfiak added three silver medal performances in 15-and-over individual events. He scored a runner-up time of 1:132.11 in the 100-yard breaststroke, a runner-up time of 2:22.07 in the 200-yard individual medley and a runner-up time of 1:00.81 in the 100- yard butterfly. “Many of our other swimmers, such as Lily Foy, Valeria Arias, and Kendra Heckman put up PR's in their events as well,” coach Young said. “Juan Vargas had some of the biggest time drops of the meet. This is what we are looking for as coaches. Kids that want to learn, have fun, while working hard can become good swimmers. Swimming is fun, but it also takes hard work. We at the Hammerhead Swim Club want to teach the kids to have fun while working hard. The harder you work, the faster you swim. Swimming fast just adds to the fun.” Coach Young said that team administrator Kim Kroells and “computer guru” Kurt were vital to the smooth running of the meet. “(Kim) organizes and holds our team together. Kurt runs the show when it comes to the technical aspect of holding a meet,” said coach Young. The Otsego Swim Club took the combined championship when all the results from the two meets were combined, finishing with 2,278 points. The Trojan Aquatic Club (Plainwell) was second with 2,042.5, followed by the Rams Aquatic Club 1,482.5, Hastings Swim Club 1,466, Allegan Tiger Sharks 1,445, Mattawan Community Aquatic Team 832 and Sea Bees Swim Club 635. Little Lions finish club season The little Lions were ready to put what they’d learned into action on Monday. The Maple Valley Track Club hosted its Little Lions Meet Monday (July 22), following a summer filled with Monday night training sessions. Youngsters competed in sprints, distance races, hurdles, throws, and jumps during the competition at the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School track. 2013 Little Lions Meet Results 5-and-under Female Mile -- 1. Isabel Emerick; 2. Mackynzie Reed. 400-meter run -- 1. Isabel Emerick, 2:13.7; 2. Mackynzie Reed, 2:35.3. 70-meter run -- 1. Taylor Carpenter 17.7; 2. Madison Trowbridge, 21.5. 55-meter hurdles -- 1. Taylor Carpenter 15.6; 2. Madison Trowbridge, 30.9. Softball throw -- 1. Mackynzie Reed, 196; 2. Isabel Emerick, 15-10. Frisbee throw -- 1. Madison Trowbridge 17-6. Long jump -- 1. Taylor Carpenter 5-8; 2. Mackynzie Reed, 4-2; 3. Madison Trowbridge, 3-9. Pole vault -- 1. Taylor Carpenter. 5-and-under Male 400-meter run -- 1. Reid Rosin, 2:48.6. 70-meter run -- 1. Robert Schilz, 17.0; 2. Jackson Burpee, 19.0; 3. Gideon Scott, 20.5. 55-meter hurdles -- 1. Robert Schilz, 15.1; 2. Gage Bailey, 16.6; 3. Gideon Scott, 19.1. Softball throw -- 1. Jackson Burpee, 35-8; 2. Gideon Scott, 35-1; 3. Robert Schilz, 32-9. Frisbee throw -- 1. Gideon Scott, 50-3; 2. Jackson Burpee, 34-9; 3. Zeke Carney 7-9. Long jump -- 1. Kenny Lincoln, 6-4; 2. Cruize Rathburn, 55; 3. Robert Schilz, 5-2. Pole vault -- 1. Robert Schilz; 2. Kenny Lincoln; 3. Gage Bailey. High jump -- 1. Cruize Rathburn; 2. Robert Schilz. 6&7 Female 70-meter run -- 1. Lilly Faurot, 13.8; 2. Haylie Farr, 14.4; 3. Molly Lincoln, 14.7. 55-meter hurdles -- 1. Lilly Faurot, 13.5; 2. Haylie Farr, 13.7; 3. Molly Lincoln 13.9. Softball throw -- 1. Ali Mater, 35-2; 2. Haylie Farr, 30-4; 3. Molly Lincoln, 27-4. Frisbee throw -- 1. Lilly Faurot, 61-1; 2. Haylie Farr, 39-9; 3. Molly Lincoln, 23-1. Long Jump -- 1. Ali Mater, 5-7. Pole vault -- 1. Molly Lincoln; 2. Lilly Faurot. High jump -- 1. Ali Mater. 6&7 Male Mile -- 1. Luke Hopkins; 2. Camden Carpenter. 400-meter run -- 1. Alex Nelson, 1:40.7; 2. Camden Carpenter, 1:45.7; 3. Jim Wiggs, 1:51.0. 70-meter run -- 1. Camden Carpenter, 14.5; 2. Brody Trowbridge, 16.7. 55-meter hurdles -- 1. Chase Rathburn, 13.1; 2. Luke Hopkins, 13.2; 3. Alex Nelson, 13.5. Softball throw -- 1. Alex Nelson, 66-6; 2. Jim Wiggs, 45-2; 3. Owen McGlocklin, 40-3. Frisbee throw -- 1. Chase Rathburn, 6310; 2. Owen McGlocklin, 52-3; 3. Brody Trowbridge, 48-11. Long jump -- 1. Chase Rathburn, 8-0; 2. Luke Hopkins, 7-11; 3. Camden Carpenter, 710. Pole vault -- 1. Chase Rathburn; 2. Luke Hopkins; 3. Ben Scott. High jump -- 1. Chase Rathburn; 2. Ben Scott. 8&9 Female 400-meter run -- 1. Paige Hopkins; 2. Holly Rosin. 70-meter run -- 1. Haven Farr, 12.9; 2. Holly Rosin, 13.1; 3. Paige Hopkins 13.2. 55-meter hurdles -- 1. Haven Farr, 12.8; 2. Paige Hopkins, 14.9; 3. Lydia Schilz, 15.6. Frisbee throw -- 1. Lydia Schilz, 64-2; 2. Holly Rosin, 57-8. Long jump -- 1. Paige Hopkins 7-3. Pole vault -- 1. Haven Farr; 2. Holly Rosin; 3. Lydia Schilz. High jump -- 1. Haven Farr. 8&9 Male Mile -- 1. Bo Lincoln; 2. Cordell Frank. 400-meter run -- 1. Bo Lincoln, 1:32.2; 2. James Wiser, 1:32.5; 3. Cordell Frank, 1:452. 70-meter run -- 1. Blake Lincoln, 12.6; 2. James Wiser, 12.8; 3. Zeb Hammond, 13.9. 55-meter hurdles -- 1T. Blake Lincoln 12.8; 1T. Bo Lincoln, 12.8; 3. Cordell Frank, 13.8. Softball throw -- 1. Blake Lincoln, 94-7. Frisbee throw -- 1. Noah Scott, 95-0; 2. Caden Faurot, 88-1; 3. Cordell Frank, 84-7. Long jump -- 1. Bo Lincoln, 10-1; 2. Blake Lincoln, 9-3; 3. Andy Pena, 7-2. Pole vault -- 1. Caden Faurot; 2. James Wiser; 3. Noah Scott. High jump -- 1. Caden Faurot; 2. Noah Scott. 10-and-up Female Mile -- 1. Lyssa Walker; 2. Beyonca Molson; 3. Bri Hammond. 400-meter run -- 1. Alison McGlocklin, 1:42.3; 2. Beyonca Molson, 1:45.5; 3. Syddona Hammond, 1:49.3. 70-meter run -- 1. Lyssa Walker, 11.9; 2. Megan Valiquette, 12.5; 3. Beyonca Molson, 13. 55-meter hurdles -- 1. Lyssa Walker, 11.9; 2. Megan Valiquette, 12.7; 3. Beyonca Molson, 14.1. Softball throw -- 1. Rachel Morris, 27-2; 2. Harley Farr, 21-8. Frisbee throw -- 1. Rachel Morris, 68-9; 2. Syddona Hammond, 25-4. Long jump -- 1. Lyssa Walker, 10-9; 2. Megan Valiquette, 9-9; 3. Alison McGlocklin, 8-10. Pole vault -- 1. Harley Farr; 2. Syddona Hammond. High jump -- 1. Megan Valiquette; 2. Alison McGlocklin; 3. Beyonca Molson. 10-and-up Male Mile -- 1. Curtis Walker; 2. Eli Nelson. 400-meter run -- 1. Eli Nelson, 1:26.1. 70-meter run -- 1. Curtis Walker, 13.2. 55-meter hurdles -- 1. Curtis Walker, 13.4; 2. Eli Nelson, 13.6. Softball throw -- 1. Will Hammond, 2110. Frisbee throw -- 1. Will Hammond, 35-4; 2. Eli Nelson, 25-8. Long jump -- 1. Curtis Walker, 9-9. Chamber’s kids fishing tournament set for Aug. 3 The Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Kids Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Great Lakes Sand and Gravel, 7940 Woodland Road. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the tournament running from 9 to 11 a.m. Wendell's Wholesale Bait and Tackle is sponsoring the event, making it free for participants, so pre-registration is not required. Kids 3 to 15 years of age are welcome but all must be accompanied by an adult. Gift Certificates to Goldstar Outdoors II will be given to children who catch the largest fish, the smallest fish and the most fish. Participants will receive a door prize from K&E Tackle while supplies last and there will be drawings for fishing rods and reels and a Vern's gift certificate. Some live bait and buckets will be available while they last, however, fishing rods must be supplied by each participant. For more information, contact the TYDEN PARK • Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 616374-0766 or email director@lakewoodareacoc.org. Vikings to host fundraiser at Em J’s Pizza The Lakewood High School girls’ soccer program is hosting a fundraiser at Em J’s Pizza and Subs in Woodland Sunday, Aug. 11. The event will run from noon until 8 p.m. The soccer players will do dishes and wait on tables in return for donations and a percentage of the food sales. SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH $ COST… 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 16th CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2013 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain___________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ Team Members 07632735 The Hastings Hammerheads Swim Club finished fourth in the final overall standings at the end of the SouthWest Michigan Swim League (SWMSL) Championship Meets last week. Hastings hosted the races for swimmers age 9 and up at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool Saturday. The championships began with the races for those 8 years and younger at Bridgman Thursday. There were just three Hammerheads in attendance, but they all performed well. Anna Haywood scored two victories and one runner-up finish in her first ever championship meet. She took the 25-yard freestyle title in 17.96 seconds and the 25-yard butterfly title in 20.02. Haywood was second in the 25-yard breaststroke with a time of 25.27. “She really stepped up her performance in the biggest meet of the season,” said Hammerheads coach Todd Young. “She’s a real competitor and everything a coach wants in a swimmer. She works hard, listens and is very coachable.” Young was also pleased with the “veteran” leadership from Lovey Meeker, who swam with confidence and turned in three fine finishes. Aidan Carlson was the lone boy to swim in the meet for Hastings, scoring points in every race and setting some personal records (PRs). The Hammerheads had many more fine swims Saturday in Hastings, scoring ten gold medals, 19 silver medals and 22 bronze medals. “That is quite a haul against the best our league has to offer,” Young said. “Some of the Hammerheads that really stood out with exceptional performances were Jennifer and Andrew Tuokkola, Samantha Richardson, Nikolas Achtziger, Sam Randall, Alex Beauchamp, and Holly Bashore.” Jennifer Tuokkola has been swimming for the Hammerheads and for USA swimming this summer. “Her four wins were proof that hard work pays off,” Young said. In the 13-14 age group, Jennifer took the 200-yard freestyle in 2 minutes 9.26 seconds, the 50-yard freestyle in 27.74, and she teamed with Lauren Kroells, Samandtha Richardson and Hayley Bashore to win the 200-yard med- Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK • Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY, AUG. 24TH �Page 14 — Thursday, August 1, 2013 — The Hastings Banner DISCUSSION, continued from page 1 involvement. Communities should become more active, he suggested, adding that he supports a best-practices approach and thinks the use of gray water should be explored, as well as water from contaminated aquifers. Communities can use ordinances governing noise and surface restoration. The DEQ’s Mitchell said there were time constraints and overlapping among the panelists. He said there were 4,500 oil wells, 12,000 gas wells, and 3,000 gas storage wells. The permitting process requires setbacks, road construction and blowout prevention. Waste management of brine and sludge, restoration of the site and regular inspections are a part of the process. Secondary containment of fracking fluid is required. He said two technologies have combined, and distances between the two kinds of fracking operations are also monitored. Mitchell said 99.5 percent of the solution is water and sand; sand is used to keep the perforations in the well bore open to permit the gas or oil to flow through; the additives control bacteria. There is a water withdrawal assessment, and the process cannot affect other wells. A brief summary of the issues delivered by the panel listed them as migration of gas and fluids, water use, flow-back water, varying disclosure practices for fracking sauce, availability of material data sheets describing chemicals, air quality and earthquakes, methane in water, and monitoring wells. Material data sheets are required by the federal government; if a chemical is manufactured or sold in the United States, a sheet must be filed with the federal government. Methane is found occurring naturally in fresh water in various parts of the United States. Some companies will disclose the content of their fracking solutions; others will not and it is up to the operating company whether or not to do business with nondisclosers. Callton returned to the podium, saying that, since more questions from the audience had been received than there was time left to answer them individually, they had been has grouped into broad categories. Responding to a question about why leasing, Peters said it was speculation most of the time. On disclosure of chemicals, he said some companies had spent millions developing and patenting their solutions; he said Halliburton was working on a compound that would not contain any dangerous chemicals. Clifts replied to a question about Michigan reserves, saying that the state was currently producing at a level representing half of its peak years. Mitchell added the level of production was a matter of economics. Often raised in discussions is the conviction by some that flow-back water is a cheap source of brine used by road commissions for dust control. Mitchell said it had initially been approved when testing showed it was safe. Horizontal fracking fluids are not used for road brine. Clifts added the approval was granted at the behest of road commissions. The movie “Gasland” was attacked. The DEQ has no documentation for any ground water having been contaminated by hydraulic fracturing. Regarding the export of Michigan gas, Clifts said only 18 percent of the state’s need for gas is met by Michigan production and the state is an importer. A major concern for many has been the question of baseline testing for wells and personal health. Currently, the state has no requirements for such testing. Another concern often expressed is who bears responsibility for damage to local roads from trucks hauling water. Mitchell said communities could require bonding. The number of acres required for a well site also arose. The current standard of 40 acres is being reviewed. Setting new standards can be very complex, said Clifts, because a land owner who does not want to lease property may be subject to compulsory participation, depending upon the parcel location. A question about the value of gas versus oil drew Clifts’ response that the flaring of gas is tied to its price. Mitchell added that the DEQ does not encourage flaring. Concerns about the safety of water for swimming and other uses drew essentially from all the panelists the response that frack- ing water is not safe for anything except longterm storage. Addressing a concern about effects of fracturing on different layers, Clifts said fracturing at 9,000 feet below the surface was not going to penetrate upper layers. Peters had said earlier that earthquakes had been the result of overpressurization. Callton announced they had reached the end of the time available to them. He thanked the audience and the panelists for their participation. Red Barns Spectacular returns to Gilmore museum Saturday LAWSUIT, continued from page 1 but what is new is horizontal hydraulic fracturing. The material fact, he said, is that fracking results in a number of circumstances which can be established and predicted. Olson said the classification of land as nondevelopable is illusory. Noting that the land at issue is in Barry and Allegan Counties, he said the classification does not allow the use of surface land, a requirement that was established in 2001. Essentially this means a drilling site can’t be built. He also said that one of the duties of the DNR director is to enhance the public trust. “You’re saying a classification of nondevelopment can’t be changed,” McDowell clarified. “Yes,” responded Olson. He said the areas were purchased with Robinson-Patman Funds [The fund is part of the Robinson-Patman Act, a federal statute that levies an assessment on oil and gas producers for natural resources]. Sixty million dollars was used to purchase the Barry State Game Area, the Allegan State Game Area, and the Yankee Springs State Park, crown jewels in the state system according to Olson. The DNR review process also came in for criticism from Olson. He described it as a paper review because the department does not make site visits. Olson cited an instance in which a former DNR employee told him that reviews of 128 parcels had been done in a day. Olson said nobody looked at water for fracking. Vertical fracking generally uses no more than 50,000 gallons of water while horizontal fracking uses anywhere from 10-20 million gallons of water over a three-week period. Citing the well in Kalkaska, Olson said easements allowed pipelines, roads, and a surface use permit. Returning to his argument that lands acquired with federal funds are not developable, he said it was a matter of internal policy at the DNR. These were questions of material fact. He suggested he would be willing to accept a partial summary dismissal on the Robinson-Patman charges. According to Olson, the federal rule on the surface of the lands trumps the DNR procedures. During his presentation, Olson reviewed similar legal issues and their resolution in other states. One of the cases he cited was an Illinois case involving railroad rights of way which was resolved when the railroad agreed to make the land a public park. Another case he cited involved a California decision on public trust. Bock rose to respond, summarizing his previous arguments that the doctrine of public trust did not apply because each state defines the scope of the doctrine and Michigan limits it to navigable waters. In 2007, the state made its classification system statewide, not just three areas. Land over 125,000 acres is automatically classed as non-developed without DNR permission. The department has made no admission of violation of duty. Allegations of damage are missing and they are hypothetical. The accusation of plenary [full or absolute powers] authority is inaccurate and challenges should come when action occurs. Judge McDowell offered Olson the opportunity to respond. He declined, saying that she would have to give Bock additional time. McDowell then directed her concluding remarks to the audience, saying, “You have heard a lot of argument. I will issue a written opinion within 21 days.” Summerfest sports sign-up going on Registration is going on now for Hastings Summerfest 2013 sporting events, which will be held Aug. 23-25. The annual 10K & 5K Run and 5K Walk will be held Saturday (Aug. 24) morning, starting off at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $20 for those who register by Aug. 16. Registration after Aug. 18 is $25. Registration can be done online at www.active.com. Contact Jamie VerStrate for more information at 948-3139. A Fun Run will also be held, beginning at 9:45 a.m. beginning in the Hastings Middle School parking lot. There is no cost to participate. A softball tournament for 12 Men’s teams will be held at Fish Hatchery Park during the weekend. The cost to participate is $150 a team. Contact Aaron Snyder at 269-838-8986 for more information. The first 12 teams to sign-up will get the 12 spots in the tournament. The annual Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held at Tyden Park Aug. 24, with games beginning at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for teams of three or four players. T-Shirts will be given to the first 100 to check in Saturday morning, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration is due by Aug. 16. Contact Brett Bremer for more information at 269-945-9554 ext. 227. A tennis tournament will be hosted at Hastings High School throughout the course of the weekend. The first matches will be held Aug. 23 beginning at 5 p.m., and will be played throughout the day Aug. 24-25. There will be singles, doubles and mixed doubles divisions in 12-18, 19-25 and 36-and-up age groups. Applications are available at the Barry County Chamber and on-line at MiBarry.com. Contact Patti LaJoye for more information at 269-945-9766. The annual weight lifting competition will be held near Hastings City Bank Aug. 24, with weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. and lifting starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be five weight classes in the bench press and the deadlift. The cost is $5 to participate. Contact Ben Bowman for more information at 269-8380979. A 3-on-3 Soccer Classic will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 24 at Fish Hatchery Park. This is for all teams of any level of play and any organization. For the fifth year the tournament will be a qualifying event for the 3v3 Challenge Nationals at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in August of next year. Division will be held for U8 through U14 boys and U8 through high school for girls. The cost per team is $100 per five-person team for entries received from Aug. 2 to Aug. 10. Early bird registration with a cost of $80 ends Aug. 1. Registration forms and rules for the tournament re available online at www.hastingsfc.com.3v3_soccer_classic. Contact Sarah Smith for more information at 616-706-1151. A parade of rare high-wheel motor buggies — true horseless carriages — built between 1895 and 1915 will be showcased and driven during the Red Barns Spectacular car show. During the infancy of the automobile, some states passed Red Flag laws, requiring a person to carry a red flag and walk ahead of each car to warn others on the road. (Photo courtesy of Gilmore Car Museum) The grand-daddy of all car shows is back. The Red Barns Spectacular at the Gilmore Car Museum — the area’s oldest and largest antique, classic and special interest car show and swap meet featuring vehicles from all eras — returns Saturday, Aug. 3. Celebrating its 33rd year, the Red Barns Spectacular has been sponsored continuously by the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club and the Gilmore Car Museum since it began in 1980. This year’s highlights will include a World War II-era flyover, a replica Lunar Rover and Sunseeker, Western Michigan University’s Solar Car and Team, as well as a parade of 100-year-old highwheel automobiles and more. There will be something for everyone at The Red Barns Spectacular: A vast automotive parts swap meet, dozens of collector cars for sale, a large assortment of antiques and crafts, museum exhibits — including the new 2013 special exhibition: “American Legends: Hot Rods and Customs,” which showcases icons of hot-rodding from the 1950s and 1960s. The Gilmore Car Museum’s 90-acre historic campus, located just south of Delton, will be filled with more than 1,200 antique, classic and special interest vehicles, as well as customs and street rods, even special displays of vintage travel trailers and antique and classic boats. Both a People’s Choice Show and a judged car show will take place during the event. Gates will open to the public at 9 a.m. for this family event, which runs until 4 p.m., while the museum remains open until 6 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to step back in time and take a ride in an antique car, locate hard-to-find parts for their restoration projects, or even purchase a collector vehicle from the large car corral area. They’ll also find several vendors selling vintage autorelated items, general antiques, as well as arts and crafts. Guests will enjoy a variety of old-time food concessions and the museum’s authentic 1940s roadside eatery — George and Sally’s Blue Moon Diner. “Whether you’re interested in the antiques, classics, muscle cars of the 1960s, or prefer trucks, customs, or street rods, vintage boats or campers, this event will not disappoint, and you will be amazed,” said Jay Follis, director of marketing. Discounted Museum Admission is $10 per person, with those under 11 admitted free, and includes the car show and all the expanded museum exhibit buildings. The Gilmore Car Museum is located on M-43 at Hickory Road. To learn more about the museum, visit www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org or call 269671-5089. J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 3rd, 2013 at Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start — Cash Prizes — $75.00 per person First… $400 • Legends Division… $300 includes: greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. 3 Blind Draws… 100 each $ Closest to the pin - Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table. LEGENDS… Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton, Jeff Simpson, Jack Longstreet, Denny O’Mara, Michael Murphy, 2013 Legend Bill Wallace. To sign up please call... Nancy Schoessel at 269-945-2742 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 07633412 77579963 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-08-04.pdf 0dc6b30e1fd19b7c820a2ea82be3be94 PDF Text Text Thousands enjoy Flexfab celebration Pierce Institute to hold annual fundraiser See Editorial on page 4 See Story on Page 5 Hastings club diving into second year See Story on Page 16 Quoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 MASTMOS PUBLIC UJRAW K 7 EAST I WIST C002 iQS pubhc Library ( -NGS 1070490102590500000049058195427 VOLUME 158. No. 31 »-•*- -- . . . _ - - ■, r, —n ~ - ■' ~ ... ANNER Thursday. Au9Ubt 4 2011 PRICE 75C .„ . Board approves separation agreement with Satterlee; names Falcon acting Hastings interim superintendent J ■ ; • : ' . ; Second Chance to appear at Fountain series • - The Fridays at the Fountain concert .series enters the month of August with n leluni appearance by hxal performers who make up the Second Chance Combo Aug 5. Formerly known as Jazz hour, Second Chance w ill offer tunes by com­ posers >uch as Gershwin. Porter and Beriin lhe ensemble is comprised of Jili VanZyl and Jun Frazier on vocals, Troy .Macqueen and Larry Wait on trumpet. Celia Demond playing piano, Dave Macqueen on upright bass, and Dave Nelson al drums. The fountain scries continues through Aug. 19 with concerts each week on lhe counhotoe lawn from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p m. hi the event of tain, conceits are held in the community room at Hastings City Bank. The scries i< co-sponsored . by the Thomappk’ Arts Council and lhe City ol Hastings. . Meeting to focus on hunting access, ' pheasant initiative T he Barry Conservation District and Barry County Pheasants Forever Chapter inv He hunters and landow nets to an infermat tonal session on Michigan’s new Hunting Access Program (HAP) and Pheasant Restoration Initiative tMPRI). The meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 10. at 6 p m. at the Castleton Township I lall in Nashville. Mike Parker. DN'R wildlife biologist and Hunting Access Program coordmator. will explain the new programs, which are designed to work together to reinvigorate hunter recruitment and retention in Michigan. HAP offers new benefits and options lor landowners allowing public hunting on their lands. . The MPRI encourages development of local cooperatives to restore and improve pheasant habitat on private lands. For more information, call the conservation district office at 269-948­ 805$ ext. 3. • • ’ by Sandra Ponselto Staff Writer Monday evening, lhe special I fastings Area Schools Board of Education meeting ended on a much different tone than w hen it started The meeting began with words of support, praise and optimism from Hastings Area Schools administrators, teachers, bus drivers, custodians, secretaries and members of the community, but ended with tears and words of anger and frustration. The first action taken by the board — the unanimous approval of a separation agree­ ment with and release of Hastings Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee — generated little comment from lhe pubhc. Satterlee came under lire in December 2010 when lhe Michigan Education Association tiled an unfair labor practice (ULP) claim on behalf of the Hastings Education Association against Satterlee and the bcxird ol education, l he ULP charges stem from a June 2010 agreement in which Satterlee and then board president Patricia Endsley signed an agreement to pay retiring Hastings High School teacher and former HEA President Laurence Christopher S75,(XX) fur digital copies of two.textbooks he had written, along with permission to have the seven categories, including relationship with the board, community relations, staff relations and educational leadership. He met expecta­ tions in the areas of school finance, meeting board goals. “She’s a proven thing. Everybody in here wants her. But, you guys sit there — the ones that hired the last superintendent, the one a lot [of people] didn’t want — you’re doing this stuff to get her out of here. It’s a bunch of bull. The people want her. Don’t you ever listen to the people?’’ Michelle Falcon books primed. T he claim alleges the contract is p.irt of an illegally negotiated employee buyout. According io his latest evaluation. Satterlee failed to meet Ixiardcxpeclalion in four out of Bus driver Charlie Boulter The separation agreement and release drafted by the board’s attorney and signed by See SCHOOLS, page 10 Dead deer carcafses cause budget brouhaha by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer They arc unsightly, they smell, they may pose a health hazard and everyone agrees dead deer should be picked up and removed from county roads — no one disputes that. However, who should pay for lhe removal and how much were the questions during Tuesday’s Barry County Commissioner's Comrniltee-of-the-Whole meeting. In May. Commissioner Don Nevins asked why the deer carcasses were no longer being picked up along county and properly dis­ posed. During the June 7 committee-of-thcvvholc meeting. Solid Waste Oversight Committee (SWOC) (.’hairperson Frank Fiala told commissioners that his committee had voted to suspend the removal during the sum­ mer months as a cost-cutting measure. He said as soon as lhe solid waste committee had a quorum al one of its meetings, they would vote on whether to reinstate lhe program before September when it was scheduled to resume. Last month. Commissioner Joe I yens, w ho sits on lhe solid waste committee, reported that a quorum had been present al the most recent meeting and they voted to resume pick-up in September, as previously decided. Tuesday. Fiala attended the commissioners meeting to discuss the dead-deer pick-up pro­ gram. “I have to be careful to retlccl the position of the total committee — not just my own personal views." said Fiala. “I believe that I can speak for the group ... 1 believe all of the people think it is a good idea to pick up the deer and not leave them laying along, lhe edges of the road. I think there is unanimous consent on that piece of it." Fiala said the question is funding for the program, lie said he and the rest of the SWOC are actively involved in getting a recycling program started in the county. "We think wc are going to have to spend some significant funds ... we need some out­ side help to really move that forward, and we're going to have to spend some funds to do that." he said. "Each year, our fund balance is reducing a little bit. A major portion of that fund balance comes from tipping fees at the landfill. And .. we sec. with recycling and a number of things going on. we see that con­ tinuing to reduce." He said concerns about finances had led to the decision to suspend the deer carcass pick­ up program for lhe summer and see what the impact would lx*. “That, in my view, didn’t have a whole lot of planning or discussion ... 1 was out of town ... So at lhe very last meeting, lhe consensus of the group was that w e w ere near enough to the Sept. I deadline that we were going to continue picking up the deer we have funded . Next Generation Fund seeking requests •t Aug. 31 is the deadline for grant applications hum the Next Generation 1 imd ol the Barry Community foundation. The committee would like to fund grant requests that impact nutritmr. imd wellness in Bany County. The Next Generation Fund is designed to promote long-term philanllirupy by involving 20-soinelhing to 4C» something community members interested in improving the quality of hit lor citizens of Bany County. A committee will review submitted rcqt •-is mid make recommendations to '.h Barry Community Foundation he.ltd of Directors at its September ’iic-.’ti.r The board will review the committee s recommendation, and ^ppmanS will lx* informed ut the deci sinn by the beginning ol October. L> obtain a giant appliiation or to learti more about (he Next Generation I end and how to become a member. vim! the BCF website at vuA’banycf.orv or oil the Ban) onimiiuity foundation office al 269­ 945 0526 ‘ Satterlee Friday. July 22, included his irrevo­ cable resignation of employment with the dis­ trict. effective July 31. The separation agree­ ment included a severance payment totaling $50,(XX). less normal deductions, except pay­ ments to the retirement system, for which a lump-sum severance payment docs not quali­ fy. Satterlee was hired by the district in 2007 and had two years remaining on a three-year contract. While Satterlee declined to comment on his separation from lhe district when asked Tuesday. Monday evening Board President Kevin Beck and other trustees made a few comments about the agreement before the board voted. “I’m sure there will be a question as to why there was no comment made before xvhen it • was signed on the 22nd. There is a clause, and it is kind of a seven-day back-out period, and we were advised by the attorney that wrote this up. that it is standard procedure that you don’t make any comment during this period, and the board tried not to make any public comments. Rich made several himself, and that’s fine, he can do that... but the board tried not to. and that is why there was no talk of it . . , Flexfab cuts ribbon on 50 years Members of the DeCamp family and the Fi ll Board conduct a f'bbon-cutting ceremony during the company’s 50th anniversary celebration. Pictured are (front row, from left) Matt DeCamp, Maf9aret DeCamp. Doug DeCamp, Dave Killoran. board member: (second row) Ken DeCamp, Kent Vana. master of ceremonies and lhe longest serving member of the FHI board; Beverly DeCampOosterink; Jim DeCamp, Dick Rathburn, 45-year Flexfab employe and member of the board. Nelson Jacobson. FHI board mem­ ber and approved that with the sheriff's depart­ ment to start picking them up at that point... And. then for lhe coming year, it is the con­ sensus of the board that we need additional funds to | pick up dead deer all year).’’ Fiala said the SWOC also agreed that pick­ up should continue all year if funds arc avail­ able. “I think you have a couple issues here," said Lyons. "Is deer pick-up needed? And. lhe funding — where is the funding going to come from?" Lyons said a case could be made that SWOC has the money to fund lhe program year-round. "Well, we might have." said Lyons. "But, as [Finln| stated, with recycling coming up, we have the hazardous waste pick-up at the Expo. We have prescription drug ... so. just because we have money in a savings doesn’t mean we have ... I guess it amounts to where our priorities arc ... what’s most important." "It sounds like your priorities are shifting more toward recycling" said County Chairperson Craig Stolsonburg. "That’s going to be an expensive undertak­ ing. And lhe hazardous waste pick-up. that gets more expensive ... We were working on the prescription drugs ... It’s just time for dis­ cussion." said Lyons. Nevins said he would like to know how much it costs to pick up the dead deer fur six months. "We can look at the average tor six months ... to pul in our budget." said Nevins. "I defi­ nitely want this done year-round..." . Lyons estimated it costs SWOC $I5,(XX) per year to pick up lhe dead deer. Fiala said the .sheriff’s department provided exact figures over the last four years. "The quantity of deer ;ue increasing some. I he costs are going up excessively because of fuel costs, the pick-up and the landfill and those kinds of things," said Fiala. He reported in 2006 the cost was $I1.5(X). In 2007 lhe cost khc to $13,600, in 200X it was .$14,9(X). SI2.009 in 2(K)9 and $14,500 last year. "This year, we budgeted about S20.0(Xl because we don’t know ... but we arc anticipat­ ing $I5.(XX) to SI8,(XX)." said Fiala. "We’re anticipating about SI6,000 to SIS.(XX) tor 2012" "h’s budget lime." said Commissioner Robert Houtinan. ‘ Obxiously. you got enough money. You've got $139-grand right now, right?... So. we can take care of the rest of this year. What we arc really talking about is next year, for recycling, potentially, as well a> lhe deer program. So, wouldn't it be proper to submit that in your budget request to us and let us deal with that in the budget cycle.' The deer pick-up is going tu start in another See DEAD DEER page 11 �p Page 2 — Thursday. August 4. 2011 ~ The Hastings Banner j Pnqe fl •. Flexfab 50th anniversary celebration draws huge crowd I by Santini Ponscttu Stuff' Wrih-iOrganizers estimated that mon! than 4,000 jKople attended the open house celebrating lhe 50lh anniversary of Flexfab Horizons International Saturday. “We were extremely pleased w ith the atten­ dance tor the open house program at our plant on Saturday," said Y56ug ’ heCamp ihc ^ founder, chairman and CI O of IjlI. \ Festivities kicked off with an opening cere mony at the company’s headquarters on Cook Road. Fl 11 Bond Member Kent Vana served as master of ceremonies for the event which included presentations and speeches from local and stale politicians and business and community leaders. "The theme ot today’s celebration is *50 Years of Engineering Excellence — A Team Success Story.' and it certainly is," said Vana. an attorney w ho has represented lhe company tor 49 years "When you think about excel­ lence. you think about how this company has Margaret Decamp looks on as her hus­ band, Doug DeCamp, co-founder, chair­ man and CEO of Flexfab Horizons International, speaks after receiving a sundial from Tim Larsen. grown ... with a grander vision at every step. ” Vana said the company’s creed is the rea­ son for its success. . "lhe creed *ays. very simply, tour thing*. Value for customers, quality ol Ide lor employees, service for community and bene­ fits for share-holders," he said. "As we cele­ brate our employees, we continuously look al them as one of lhe continuous fountains ot energy for this company." Vana then introduced the company s xcry first employee. Jerry Bradley; Joe Pierce, son of the late hill Pierce, who was a co founder of Flexfab; Flexfab** first investor Ivan King, and representatives from Dow Chemical and other suppliers He also introduced Fl U board members Dick Rathbum. David Killornn and since its very beginning in I<)61. As entrepre­ neurs. Pierce anil DeC'amp ma^e ,,Kn dream come true as nk3 puili a successful global company that employe over 900 PU’P,C« with facilities in Brazil. /mope and China. Nelson Jacobson. ’ . Ben Geiger, a Barry County Commissioner and a legislative assistant for Lt. Gov. Brian Callcy, presented a proclamation to the Decamps on behalf of Calley. vv ho was unable to attend. "Today wc celebrate a commitment that transcends generations because we know that Flexfab has always been there for this com­ munity and the State of Michigan, said Geiger. "We know Flexfab for their leader­ ship, their dedication, and their commitment to excellence around the world." Geiger said success is dependent on el fort. “Today we recognize that the success ot our community comes from many of the peo­ ple right here today.” he said. "Wc are proud of this company for their ability to transform Michigan creativ ity and entrepreneurship into jobs and prosperity and community pride. They continue our state’s rich legacy of inno­ vation and are more than desen ing our state’s sincerest respect and admiration. 1 hat s vv hy it is my great, great honor to offer this procla­ mation from the governor." Hastings Mayor Bob May said a few words and also presented Flexfab with a proclama­ tion on behalf of the City of Hastings. "Uris is a great day for Flexfab. Hastings and Barry County..." said Fred Jacobs, a long­ time friend of the Pierce and Decamp families and chair of the Barry’ County Economic Development Alliance, /\s a lifelong resident of Hastings. Jacobs said has been able to watch Flexfab’s growth Flexfab employee Jennifer Forcll (right) talks to visitors looking at a variety of prod ucts manufactured by the company. FHI board member Kent Vana serves as master of ceremonies for the Flexfab 50th anniversary open house. Jacobs said the dedication and hard work of Pierce and DeCamp contributed to the growth and success of the community, as well as the company. He then talked about early Barry County entrepreneurs Richard and Charles Messer. Emil Tyden and others. Jacobs said that through their hard work and dedication, in just a few years. Pierce and DeCamp showed they were up to the task of creating one ot Hastings’ most successful industries and one its largest manufacturers. "That’s why we are here today, io celebrate the company’s anniversaty and w hat entrepre­ neurs can accomplish when they start a busi­ ness with passion, a dream and vision.” he said. "Hard working entrepreneurs have become lhe trademark of Hastings' rich histo- This Indy race car was driven to victory in 1977 by A.J. Foyt for the Gilmore Racing Team. "1 want to conrtdiul.itf Flexfab today. You are half-way io 100. K up the good work.” said .Jacobs bch'iis.•.luiducing Valerie Byrnes, presided tipK* Barry County Economic DcvelopirJut AT\ianCe and the Barry Area ChamberCommeu "It is very humbling io be Amongst the great employees of Flexfab as well as the visionary leadership." .said Byrnes as sh Continued next page Kai. Julie, Tyce, and Marc Richardson look at the DeLorean featured in the movie Back to the Future." ' A Flexfab employee talks with visitors at a display in the company’s manufacturing facility. Vice President of Operations Tim Larsen addresses the crowd during the whi ue stepping flown to enjoy sonic special time with her children ifichilflrrn honor of hi we invite th opening ceremony. This display of military tent features a signed photograph of the television show M*A*S‘H” and a military generator manufactured with Flexfab parts j Oill Commission on Aging - Dining Room 320 W. Woodlawih Hastings *-» - . ...... - �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4. 20ft - Page 3 Continued from Prevl°Us Page ,lcP'ciin.- senied the IXCamf* "',l' the compun/s some <>l ils product')our 50 years, and "'CI . |On , '’"’H' on < toanotl,. Lr Vana Own imrwlu-'-'1 ’"csis. ing Stale Rep. Mich»« £ State Sen. Rick ,lonc>: and Jordan B>■ 11 represent­ ed Congressman Justrn Al** • "ffkv. Jones and Callton 1^** .. . K amps with a proclamation from n he Senate an(J the House. w .T. , “I just wanted to you’ k) Flexfab. and congratula ic s for 0Vcf 5() years, employing °vcr ’ J^’plc in the area.” said Callton “What great future you have.” . Next Tim Larsen. vice P^’^nt ol Hex|ab Global Operations, printed Doug and Margaret DeCamp with / niarbk- sundial sculpture on which were inscribed 21 mile­ stones representing the con pany s 50 y ears of After the opening ceremony, visitors had an opportunity to check out a variety of d>s achievements. .... “Speaking on behalf of •' Flexfab associ­ . plays regarding Flexfab’s history. . ates, past and present. "e **H appreciate the hard work and dedication shown by both of you to make Flexfab the success it js kxJay » said Larsen. “Thank you both for a fabulous • Mat!, Margaret and Doug DeCamp greet well-wishers following the opening cere­ mony. 50 years.” "Thank every body, especially nk. employ, ees and associates that have helped this com­ pany get to where it is today. Without them, we never could have made it, said fy0Ug DeCamp. Bob Snow, the most senior active employ­ ee of the company, presented a collage cover­ ing the 50-year history of the company to Matt DeCamp, president and CEO of Flexfab The open house includes a display of a variety of vehicles manufactured with Flexfab components. LLC. After a ceremonial ribbon-cutting by mem­ bers of the DeCamp family and Flexfab board of directors, the DeCamps greeted their guests, and lhe company’s facilities were open for tours as were displays of a variety of vehicles and other products manufactured with part.’pfrom Flextab. The I hornapple Jazz Orchestra provided musical entertainment near the tents where the Seasonal Grille offered a variety of food and refreshments and Moo-ville Creamery of Nashville scooped up a selection ol its most popular ice cream flavors for Flexfab guests. The Flexfab 50th anniversary celebration includes displays of products such as the Chevy Volt, which is manufactured with Flexfab products. Many, like this youngster, enjoy Moo-ville ice cream during the Flexfab open house. The Voshell family (from left) Henry Voshell, Gordy Voshell, Lydia Voshell, Todd Voshell, Jami Voshell and Sammie Voshell, looks at a Caterpillar earth mover on display during Flexfab’s 50th anniversary celebration. Visitors to Flexfab’s anniversary open house had an opportunity to see a variety of vehicles, including this firetruck from the Freeport Fire Department, which was manu­ factured with Flexfab components. Dr. Kenneth S. Merriman • Dr. Eric S. Leep e Dr. James L. Horton are pleased to announce the addition of: I Alex Egleston gets a close look at a backhoe on display during Flexfab’s 50th anniversary celebration. Dr. David J. Heeringa • has joined Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. and the Pennock Healthcare Staff Dr. Heeringa received his undergraduate degree from Calvin College and graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Heeringa is a member of American Osteopathic Association. Michigan Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American Osteopathic Academy °f Orthopedics. A\AOPEo/z o z ■ Braden and Caleb Kunik take a closer look al the cockpit simulator of an Ft6 8-10 Cook Road. Hastings. MI 49058 (269) 945-95’0 • 800-596 1005 n ww.hoc-mi.com n Dr Kenneth S Merriman M D Dr Enc S Ixcp. DO. Di J.une> 1.. Horton, Jr.. D.O Dr. DjvjJ I Hccrinya, D.O Maria Bcmt. P.A-C Christopher Bom, PA C �T— Citizens pay more, get less To the editor: Every day in the news. all you hear is that the Democrat* "ant no reduction in entitle ment spending. The Republicans want no increases in taxes on the wealthy and corpo rations. So "hat is the real story ? Who is get­ ting "bat and ho" much are they receiving from the government troughs? You "ill be surprised. I know I "as. Our government — you and me — pro­ sides S92 billion in direct and indirect subsi­ dies to business and private sector entities. These 2008 figures are the most recently pub lished government figures, lhe federal gov­ ernment paid out $261.9 billion in subsidies from 1995 to 2010. Government subsidies to farmers consisted of $167.3 bilhon for commodities, $39.2 bil­ lion for crop insurance. $35 billion in conser­ vation and $20.5 billion in disaster. Furthermore, only 10 percent of the nation’s farmers collected 74 percent of all the subsi­ dies. Another alarming fact is that a small but important addition to lhe 2002 Fann Bill, expanded eligibility to non-citizens, increased benefits and made it easier to claim benefits. The food stamp program cost $56 billion in 2009. School lunch and breakfast programs cost $16 billion in 2009. The WIC program cost $7 billion in 2009. Housing subsidies cc'-l $29 billion in 2009. There are more "here these came from. Can you sec the pattern here? Our elected officials appear to have no problem doling out our hard-earned dollars to those who quite often do not pay their fair share, either in labor or lax dollars, or both, to help support their country. There "ere 1.804 federal subsidy program ns of 2008. The government subsidizes Amtrak to the tune of $40 billion over four decades, nuclear power $150 billion over decades, oil companies $4 billion a year. w i th reduced tax subsidies on oil field leases and drilling equipment vv hich only gel taxed al 9 percent instead of the usual 25 percent busi­ ness tax rate, further reducing their lax liabil­ ity. Fossil fuel subsidies from 2002 to 2008 were $72 billion, renewable fuel, $29 billion: energy research subsidy $9 billion; market access subsidy $200 million: and advanced technology subsidy $$100 million. Half of the renewable energy subsidies arc attributa­ ble to com-based ethanol production. Boeing Aircraft’s subsidy to protect its market was $5 billion. Wal-mart subsidies totaled $1 billion. Ninety-one Wal-mart stores received individual subsidies ranging from $1 million to .SI2 million which totaled $245 million in taxpayer dollars. Eighty-four Wal-mart distribution centers received an average of $7.4 million each, totaling about $624 million. Sixty-nine Wal­ mart stores received low-cost financing total­ ing $138 million. Our government spends $4 billion yearlyon foreign military weapon purchases for other countries. U.S. Defense spending equals $634 billion yearly lhe next closest country in defense spending turns out to be China which only spends SI 00 billion yearly. Unfunded and underfunded Medicare and Medicaid entitlements are $22.8 trillion and $35.3 trillion, respectfully. Sochi Security is unfunded and underfunded to the lune of $7.9 trillion. No" lei’s look at government revenues for government had ^’vcnu^ the year 2010 lire Expends were S3-3 trillion. Of of $2,2 trillion. venues received, corporate and the revenues rue amounted to $191 bilhon. Individual taxes :----------, rc .cr.-- amounted to $899 million. income tax revenue ;i Sound fair.? I know we have to give businesses that they can create jobs, even if a break so those jobs continue to go over seas. ToUitnllup-IWievelMourcectrf officials. both Democrats and Republtcans. are subsidizing their lobbied favorites off the backs of the working citizens o! this country. This cannot continue. Just for instance. General Electric posted $5.1 billion in U.S. profits Iasi year, but it paid zero federal taxes in 2010. Sixty percent of U.S. no tax liability between 1998 and 2005. If this is shared sacrifice, I guess I am blind. The Democrats want to continue to protect entitlements. and the Republicans want to maintain or reduce business taxes when they arc clearly not pay ing their fair share — al this while continuing to move their assets and corporate offices offshore, thereby further reducing their tax liability. So if you’re on the receiving end. I guess you’re all for maintaining the status quo. If on lhe other hand you’re on the paying and pay­ ing and pay ing end of things, you arc fed up just like me. J het you have never heard your local or federal representatives talk about the above in detail. All you will ever hear and see is how much the working class must continue give and sacrifice to support this bloated apparatus called a government. They just don’t gel it. and I doubt they ever will. We sure have been asleep at the wheel for many years. The ship has been listing for a long, long time while we have been below, sipping lhe wine and enjoying the fruits that our government provided for us in lhe way of low-interest financing, zero-downpayment housing programs and artificially controlled low-interest rales. Slowly and systematically, the government is stripping citizens of their savings and wealth and a decent return on their investments while lhe banks, investment houses and corporations get subsidized by Joe Citizen once again. The government has provided bailouts for all except the hard-working Americans who have built this country’ into what it* is. Our new government motto is “Pay more gel less.’’ Thousands enjoy Flexfab’s 50th anniversary celebration So often people take a company’s anniversary for granted long conversations, Messer became very ,n,^r L _ con. when they read about it. Rarely do wc pause and think about what seal patent. The two became close friends, and i esse • a company has gone through to reach such a milestone in its vinced Tyden to move to Hastings to begin manu a growth. ' The first seals were produced at the then-abandoned site ofTl Last weekend- Hastings’ Flexfab celebrated 50 years of busiMichigan Whip Company, where ness. lhe company began "hen its prede­ -----------------------------Consumers Power Company once was cessor, Orchard Industries, was forced io located across from the former close in 19f>|. flexfab’s open house start­ “Anyone can realize the ed with a special ceremony honoring the Fclpausch Food Center. Tyden went on to start Viking Corporation and Hastings success we’ve had if they founders for their determination to grow Manufacturing Company. He was also the company. 'There were plaques, speech­ follow this simple formula: es and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, f«|. instrumental in bringing Hie Find a good idea, put your Consolidated Press Company (Bliss lowed by plant tours where thousands of heart into it, work hard, Company) to build the machines he area residents viewed static displays, enjoyed a catered lunch and Moo-Ville ice needed to produce his seals. And in a be honest, focus on winning roundabout way. he made it possible for cream. 'The event was made possible due and pleasing your customers, companies like Orchard Industries. to the efforts of a group of retired and cur­ rent employees who worked on the event treat everyone fairly, Viatec and Hastings Fiberglass just to name a tew, possible. What the four for more than a year. and expect the best 'Hie real story, however, is about Doug businessmen had in mind more than 120 when the worst DeCamp and the late Bill Pierce, who years ago. paid off for Hastings. . were out of work due to circumstances seems to be happening.” Economic development hasn t beyond their control more than 50 years changed in over 120 years. If wc expect ago and decided to Pul together a new to revitalize our national economy, it Doug DeCamp company with a new name. As you can will come from our own backyards, in see, they were up to the task and the late Bill Pierce lhe small businesses that are the anchors In a letter written by the two founders of our communities. It will come from in 1998. they said. “/Ynyonc can realize entrepreneurs like DeCamp and Pierce. (he success we’ve had if they tollow this simple formula: Find a who committed their lives to making their company successful. gocxl idea, put your heart into it. work hard, be honest, focus on According to a Small Business Administration report, from " inning and pleasing your customers, treat everyone fairly, and 1990 to 2003, small firms with fewer than 20 employees generat­ expect the best when the worst seems to be happening.” ed 80 percent of new jobs. And, the spending and profits generat­ These young entrepreneurs knew it wasn’t going to be easy to ed by locally owned firms lend to stay in lhe area, recirculating in build a company from scratch. It was their hard work and entre­ ways that benefit communities, rather than sending them out to preneurial leadership that made lhe company grow over the past distant headquarters. 50 years, providing jobs for hundreds of dedicated employ ees. We need to buy local to support and build our own economic Bany County has an interesting industrial history that dates base that will continue to give back to the community for years to back to 1889 when two brothers. Chester Messer, president of lhe come. Il’s a proven fact; just look back al our rich history and the Wool Boot Company, and his brother Richard Messer, president vision of four businessmen who managed to fuel the growth of of Hastings City Bank, persuaded two other community leaders. our community for more than 120 years. Dan Reynolds and M. L. Cook, to invest in lhe Wool Bool This y ear’s Hastings Summerfest theme is all about celebrating Company. The Michigan Whip Company and the Hastings Chair community by acknowledging the years of service for many of and Table Company. They knew that if Hastings was going to our local businesses, churches and organizations. grow and prosper, the city needed jobs for its citizens. So they Watch our publications for information highlighting local busi­ convinced investors, including citizens and the City of Hastings, ness and industry' for their years of service to our community. to support these new ventures by setting up a special investment And. congratulations Flexfab for 50 years of service. You’re fund. just halfway to 100. Richard Messer used to travel across the country selling his bools. During his travels, he came across another industrial Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics genius. Emil Tyden. They met on a train, and during their many ! Pennock board should not have raised village rent Robert C. Taylor, Hastings Descendants enjoy seeing ‘first photo’ To the editor: I was startled and pleased to find two ancestors looking out at me from page 9 of the July 28 Banner, across a gulf of 171 years. The “first picture taken in Hastings” includes my great-great-grandfather. Willard Hayes, and his father-in-law, my thrice-great-grandfalher, Daniel McClellan. My family was unaware of the existence of this daguerreotype. Your printed photo will go into lhe family archive, joining the remi­ niscences and century-old photo of Ann McClellan Hayes, as published in The Banner of Jan. 12, 1995. One of your articles’ cited sources acknowledges the Hayes/Hays spelling vari­ ance. Our family writes “Hayes,” but 19th century phonetic spelling by others has com­ plicated record searches. Willard and Ann’s marriage was Hastings’ first, and their eldest child. Angela, was lhe first white child bom in Hastings, or at least, lhe first to survive bey ond a few days. Angela ultimately married “Unde Billy” Hitchcock, a well-known fixture in late 19th century Hastings. Angela’s brother was Hastings banker William Daniel Hayes, my great­ grandfather. Thank you for the many glimpses of Hastings history you’ve published over the years. John A. Hayes, Grand Rapids Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. 1V To the editor: My parents are elderly citizens who reside in Pennock Village and have rented there for many years. Recently, lhe residents were given notice that their rent will increase Oct. 1 by $392.40 annually, which amounts to a 12-month lease total of $13,472.40. Although the Pennock Ventures board members who oversee Pennock Village are aware that senior citizens are on fixed incomes and are generally impacted by the economy, the board still made the decision to increase the rent on these elderly tenants. Wouldn’t it be more advantageous for the board to lock in the present rent price for those seniors who are conscientious payers and good tenants, and charge a higher rent price for new tenants? These elderly citizens will not live forever, Should Thornapple Manor add dementia building? Barry County is considering expanding Thomapple Manor to include a separate facility for dementia patients. What do you think about these expansion plans? and the government has not given them more • Social Security income in several years. Also, their life investments have decreased tremen­ dously and now their housing costs, alongz with so many other items, are increasing, their final years of enjoyable comfortable liv-”' ing is becoming an extreme struggle to sur- * vive day to day. This is definitely a bad lime for theVentures board members to raise the rent on • senior citizens living in Pennock Village. ’ Something is wrong with this picture, and those in charge should make smarter and ! more intelligent decisions, and not be so concorned about the dollars, because they are not struggling to survive like our senior citizens are. Beverly J. McDowell,’• Fort Worth, Texas ’ The Hastings Banner Derofcd to lhe interests of &rr, County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email- newsSj-adgraphics com Advertising email- i-ads^choiceonemail com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Preset Wee Prudent Stephen Jacobs ___________ SocreUKyrtrcasurer ^newsroom • Elame Gilbert (Assistant Ed>tof) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns B.’c-rt Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Dave OeDecker advertising department Barbara Smith, Woodkind: “It is a wonderful facil­ ity. and I support its expansion.” Becky Ruthin, Clearwater Township: “I’ve had friends who have used I hornapple Manor and have been impressed with the facili­ ty’’ Shirley Longanbacb, Woodbury: “I don’t know much about the expansion plans, but I support the facility,” Sue Waters, Nashville: ’ '■No-!»i<llainii,heal‘h e“« « a nurses ailk. ” Erica Elwood, Hastings: -| think it’s a good thing. They are expanding and "ill have mote room lor people who need help” Danny Briel, Freeport: “No concerns. It’s a great thing. It is really needed.” Scott Ommen tpnn.A JenraeYonta _______ _ rh.,c e > uu,s S1,verman Dan Ramge ) -3 '.•» MjC.-ung C0uTltr> P*r POSTVASTER PO M- 4^^0602 ^^'”4 C(AS$ pJltj —--------------- •'»’ M( .JjArn” • �Fhn Hastings Banner - Thuisda/, Augui! 2011 — - Page* 5 inn 11.1:, r.ngs iv.nner rnuezbif, mu -ju •; 4 m run Rotary welcomes new member and district governor by David DvDcckcr | V/dlf IV/ itrt J , Ie‘ sc'erai good humored jabs at fellow RoUitians and the singing favorite songs, the •istmgs oLtry l.lub welcomed its first new ”1 lhe year. Bany County District Cjouil Judge Mike Schipper. , Carl Schoebel had the honor of introductrt? Sclupper (o lbc .hlb He >hm.d Ml(nc background on Schipper. who grew up in Hairy County, attending Thomapple Kellogg Sphoofs. and went on to receive degrees from Hope College and The Ohio Slate University. । Most recently in Mike's career, he was a Kent County Special Prosecutor through the I|.S. Attorney’s office.’In 2005. he won lhe Special ( ase Aw ard lor that y ear. Mike is also vpry active in school and youth activities in the community.” said Schoessel. ‘His career led him to lxing named successor to retired Judge Gary Holman in Bany* County District Court. Now. Mike w ill tell us a little bit about hjmselt. He know s this is his last chance with­ out being lined.’* Schippcr said he first heard about Rotary while in high school and said he was fortunate enough to win a Rotary scholarship. “But. what I remember was the people in Rotary were lhe jieoplc I knew around town — the |xmple that made things happen.” said Schipper. “Hie people I would see at every­ thing. volunteering. The people, that as I got older. I looked up to; lhe influential people around Middleville. In a small community like this, it is much mote important, because you are so much more visible. So to me, this is really an honor, because now maybe 1 am becoming one of those people; and. over the next 20 years. I can really become one of those community leaders. I have seen myself as a Rotary member in training. I really do appreciate this.” Long-time Hastings Rotarian Dick Beduhn was inducted as a Paul Harris Fellow Plus One for his contributions to Rotary and the community. District Gov. Paul McNamara Rotary District Gov. Paul McNamara (left) congratulates long-time Hastings Rotarian Dick Beduhn as he becomes a Paul Harris Fellow P^5 One- i . ? Rotary District Gov. Paul McNamara (left) shakes hands with Hastings Rotary Club P|resident Don Haney after McNamara spoke to members of the Hastings club about international aid performed by Rotarians. had the honors. Club President Don Han^’ then introduced the days sjieaker. McNamara. He joined Rotary in 1967. and became president of the St. John’s Rotary Chib in "Paul was president and C EO of Clinton Memorial Hospital for >ears. He was director of Sparrow Health System for sever­ al years until his retirement. He was elected and served as a C I inion County Commissioner for four years, has a bachelor’s degree in accounting. a master s in manage­ ment and served on active duty w ith the U.S. z\nny for two years in Germany. He is finance committee chair for his church. Paul and his wife, Evey, enjoy visiting their eight children and 15 grandchildren. McNamara presented a program on how Rotary is helping communities around the world. "We. as Rotarians, are proud to be serving oiif community, said McNamara. "In this case, you are serving the community of Hastings. Michigan, and you are doing that in many excellent ways already, with your bike helmet project, college tuition scholarships. career fails, the Interact program, the interna­ tional projects you have been supporting, such as Polio Plus and Thirsting to Serve So. thank you for what you arc doing as a com- Carl Schoessel (middle) welcomes new Rotarian Judge Mike Schipper (left) as Hastings Rotary President Don Haney looks on. Summer school begins next week । Midsummer Night’s Green to feature local f©@d? wine beer Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will host A Midsummer Night’s Green, a unique fundraiser w here guests can enjoy food, entertainment, and camaraderie — all while gaining a better under­ standing ot lhe local food movement. The event, located at lhe institute near Dowling, will be Saturday. Aug. 13. from 6 to 9 p.m. "We thought an opportunity fur our support­ ers to not only leant about lhe values and bene­ fits of local foods, but to enjoy a wonderful summer evening among friends in the incredible setting that the institute provides would be a per­ fect combination” said Michelle Skedgell, lhe institute’s executive director. :Tips on how to shop local, grow their own food, and eat healthier will be available for guests as they roam the visitor center, sam­ pling the freshest fare provided by local farms and vendors. Menu items, prepared by the institute’s chef Richard Ccntala. will be made from products from Creswick Fann. Crane Dance Farm. Otto’s Turkey Fann, Moo-Ville Creamery. Dancing Goal Creamery, and Farm Country Cheese House. Guests can also enjoy wiine from Cascade Winery in Grand Rapids. ! "The Institute is very blessed to have an eidowmenl. established by our founders Bill Guests sample foods at various stations throughout the visitor center at a previous event. Whenever possible, the institute uses sustainably grown or raised food from local sources. ard Jessie Pierce, which generates income uied to support the institute.” said Skedgell. "program fees also help fund our efforts, but like many nonprofit*, fundraising is needed to generate lhe support needed.” A silent auction, benefiting Pierce Cedar CYcvk Institute will include items such as hindmade jewelry, signed books by Gijsbert vlnFrankenhuyzen and artwork. < Tickets for the event are .$20 for members of the institute and S40 for future members. Future-member price includes a discounted ittdividu.il membership valued at $15. Ticket lees includes one drink ticket: additional dfink tickets may lx* purchased at lhe event. VIP tickets are S50 for members and $65 for future members $65. VIP tickets holders are invited to a special private wine tasting offered from 5:30 to 6 p.m., where they can sample wines that will not be available later that evening. VIP guests will receive three drink tickets for the evening. Since opening in 2001. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has developed and expanded diverge environmental education opportunities that reach a variety of constituents. "We have a wonderful facility and proper­ ty, said Skedgell. "and have been able to pro­ vide a variety of environmental educational Next week, we will begin our summer scluxil program at Southeastern Elementary School. We are very excited to review and enrich our student’s academic knowledge in the areas of reading and mathematics. We arc anticipating more than 200 students in atten­ dance in grades two through six. We also have purchased a wonderful online program called Study Island. The Study­ Island Michigan gLcE/HSCE- Mastery Program is specifically designed to help stu­ dents master the content specified in Michigan’s Content Expectations. Study Island’s focus on the content expectations enables students to improve their perform­ ance in math and reading. The user-friendly design allows students to move through lhe prognun step by .step. Each section has a pre­ test and a post-test, as well as topics that cover each of lhe content expectations. Topics consist of questions, answers, explanations and lessons that address the specific skills required in order to master the content expec­ tations. Our 11 teachers and five paraprofessionals will be led by Judy Johnson, Southeastern Elementary principal. We also will be able io offer our students to participate in our sum­ mer food program on a daily basis. If you have questions, call Sandy Mikolajczyk at 269-94N-44I8 OOOCOCOOOOCCOOOOOOQQOOOQC>ooooooa|00 oa ocooocoooooooooooooaooo Freeport Police Chief arrested for suspected drunk driving ( Hasting'- Police stopped a motorist driving erratically iliursday. July 28. around 2:20 a in. oh '.uqiici-Hi that the driver u.r. o|x.*ialiiig utxier lb-- influence ; A subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the driver. I recpart Police Chief Mark Sheldon, who w,«s taken intocintody for oper­ ating w hile umk i lhe influence ol intoxicants, w'jili an additional penalty consideration ot lhe n£u Super ojxr.amp while intoxicated (OW1) Uw. personal service to people around the world, primarily children. And. Rotary is using your contributions, your money, your dollars to help those people around the world. The vol­ unteers do this service at no cost. They give freely of their time, energy and talents. It is Rotarians, their friends and your money get­ ting the job done. "Wc can be very proud of being Rotarians. In addition to what you are doing here in the Hastings area, yon are helping people around the world." munity. as Rotarians. That is the essence of Rotary.” McNamara presented a slide ‘■how of vol­ unteer Rotarians in different parts of the world, taking care of children with physical deformities such as cleft palates. "Rotarians and their friends use their per­ sonal skills to help people in need.” said McNamara. “ Whether they be a physician, a dentist, an optometrist or an educator helping with literacy — whatever it may have been — Rotarians and their friends are there providing l he .Supci OWI law states that more severe penalties can be assessed for blood alcohol levels in excess of J7 percent. Hastings Police did not say what Sheldon’s specific bkxxl alcohol level w.!V only that it w!b in excess of .17 percent, l he new law applies to fnM-offender convictions only. Sheldon, the Jone occupant of the vehicle, was lodged al the Barry County Jail an<j Was later released on a personal recognizance bond. He is {rending formal pre-trial action. o’ o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o opportunities for lhe community and the 14 colleges and universities wc currently serve, but to grow our programs and provide more learning opportunities. wc will have to increase our outside support*” Attire for A Midsummer Night’s Green is summer casual. Tickets may be purchased by­ calling 269-721-4190 or by ‘ visiting www.ccdarcicekinsiiiute.org. Atnlitions. Auditic ns. Auditk ns! Tlie Thomapple Players will hold auditions on Monday, Aneust 8 al 7PA4 for,!,, Cnnedx ‘'UlC EOVerlV • in Lcason Sharpe Hall in the former Presbyterian Church .. . located at 231 South Broadway in Hastings . ;• ' 7 5* ' • 4’6*? . " ; • “* T77 * " Anyone in Barry County or the surrounding areas is welcome to audition. No preparation is necessary. Performance d.itcs October 6.7,8.9 Shawn Wiraeu .»nd Iaxi Bcduhrt xxxnaazxnszzEOXszs: THOTrWPLE .ire co-direcnnv. Il you are intcrrMed and unable to utte auditioiK ..all Shawn -t 616 Sb2-363 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE When it’s time to make tough decisions for your loved ones, choose... River Ridge Assisted Living Family Home 269-948-9842 wwwjiver-ridge*hlz I hursday. Aug. 4 — Mtn*e Memories fea­ tures >ci ti at the drive m "Rh "The p3y t)K. F-anh Stood Still,” 5 lu 8 Pnt Friday, Aug. 6 — ad !r°‘n the old library Silent Auction continue*’ Saturday, Aug 7 I>T°'hib, | to t p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 9 — chess tutoring class. 4 .30 to 5:50 pan.’. ‘’lK’n <-‘hrss club. 6 to 8 p,m .. I i Call the Hustings '"r>‘tV for more information. 269 945 4?.<’ There are 20+ roles both principal and supporting for post hieh school ai*e adults. i All (he dincnilii s)<-t» nr<il with (he beautv) null love, dll uvcrlt'olcing (hr rhoiHuppk' Rim». o o o o o o o o o o □ o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o □ o o o o o o �Pa :••<> - lnyr.-J<<y August 4. 2011 - The Hastings Banner GIVE A MEMORIAL THAT CAN GO ON FOREVER A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you dcsigna e. Ask your funeral director tor more information on the BCF or call (269) 945- - • Gencvieve Barbara Denny Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules : of Hastings area churches available for your convenient ... GRU 1 (OMMl Sin ( lit RCH 1 M *» Ihjhx'.g. -.-iI!. Ml 49073. JVM.>r IX»n Rv <•»»■ (517) S'.'-92.’N. Mcn'.ith* CA1 ■.•n.«n 9 am. A 10.30 am. 'I:tp l;n— tvfiwt ihi* wrx,v Ni 'M-a chsklrvnX niini»U>. u»u«h p.’vp. jJuIi ynx.il! gn*ip r.T.i-m. k*.4cikhiprrumiof. SOI II) ROCK BIBLE ( 111 RCtl Ol DELTON ?C2? Mik’ Rkl . 1*0 Box 40S, ti. .4 M'., Rd A. S M 43). Ml 4'XUh. P.;-h>r Rofrr 4 !.\js- < tS| 201 ‘C'M Sami.) Vi J j- S.nuc 10 30 a-ri. to • > m Xut'ii) nd C.\‘.:uMinhlrx. fhujxday Bible Mudy ..nil p-ixer time d.hi p nj. 7 •(> p.m. CHI III II 01 IHENAZ. VRENE I;- .1 ’<• I(h Kio.uRv.iy Rev. Timm I h. - !’. • S’ !. x Schoo! 0.-15 4.111. Motvi:W.v-hj* Scrvicv |U jx . :n: Evening Service 6 W I v.'.iin : Srnseff ; p r. ChnM.’v I xc Woixhip 6 pm HRS1 B-U’lisr CHURCH 3(i9 t: VVtxxJIaxvn. fhxtmgx D.tn Ct'inc. Sr P.’.'tor; I’.iul Chbom. Mn i'Ut ot Mink; Josh Maurer. Youth I'.oL’’. Suikt.i) Scr.ico: '• I? 4 m. SunJav Schix’l let a!! 10. «i .■ n;. W.'id-.ip Service; 6 pm. Evening Service. Jr. <X Sr. Hrch Group' Wednesday. Family Xii-h: a -u pm., Awanft, Bible Study. Prai e and Prayer Call Chiirth Olficc 948-8004 fnr infer niation on MOPS. Children’* Clsiii. Spirts Mrnhttre*. W OOD! AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. PO. Box 95. v,...;' । Mi IM 17 • 367-1061. Reverend Jim lox Sunday Worship 9:45 aux , Sunday Sclxoul II to II 3<lam Pl .i:\S\NIMEW FAMILY CHVRCH 2«)1 L.-cey Road. Dov.hng. Ml •WJSO Pastor. Steve Olmstead ((»!(»/ 758 30.’I churvh phone Sunday Service y;30 a in.; SuixJay School 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 pin.; Bible Saidy A. Prayer 7 inxc Wednesday nights 6 30 p m HANI INGS SEVEN TH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry I ane. Hastiivv (or on the comer of Starr School Raid and Icrry Lane.) Phone: (269) •MS-2170 Pastor Michael Wise. iMVidlJiI’itXMll.tCiyn Sabbath (Saturday t School 9.30 .itn . vsorship service 10.50 am. Mid-vveck meetings informal study and prayer enne. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs. Adventurers lor prr--choo! to 4(h grade Stu­ der fs and Pathfinders tor 5th grade student* through high school, meet on the first and thin! ’lue-d iy at 6 30 p nx. and first and third Wednesday nt 6 30 p m. rrvpecth cly. WELCOME CORNERS I NIT1.I) Ml I HODlST CHI RCH 31x5 ?s. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 P.r'tor Su'.in 1) Olsen. Phone ‘<45-2654. Worship Services. Sunday. 9.45 a.ni.. Sunday School. 10.45 ajn. ST. ROSE CATHOLICUHURCII M)5 S Jefferson Rev. Richard Altme. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday M.oses h a.m. and 11 a it: . Confession Saturday 3'3(J4.15 p Hl S'!. CYRIL’S CAIIIOLIC CHURCH Nd-bvtlle. Rev. Richard Ahme. I'.'tor. A mi*skin ol St Rose C.iihobc Chutih, Ihsfingti Maw Sunday cl 9 .30 a in (TH RCH OF THE I.IXLNG GOD \ full gnvpc-1 diun.li. 1240 W. State Rd H. tinf. Pastor Doug Davis 269-94X 07 U) Sunday School T<) am Warship Service JI ;. r.i Sunday Evening Service 6 p m Wr.l:« sday Bible .Study 0 p.’ < Sunday Schxil and Youth Gt.-c,’ h>r .dl ages. Come and wor­ ship the luDfd v.dh ns* WOOIXJROVE BRETHREN (TIRISTIAN PARISH 4HX7 Co Is Grove Rd Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair .vccwible md elector. Sunday School 9 31) .tin. Worship Time 10.30 a in Youth activiuex call lor information. ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 .Marsh Rd . 2 mile* south of Gun I..Ae. Plainwell. Phone 2696M-4377 OningcvilleBapti't. org. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes II am and 6 pm Worship. 5:30 p.m Junior and Senior High W'orJ of I ife Chibs. Tuesday - •> a in Men's Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday - Sunday. Sept. J 9 45 a m. Adult cLi'sev ottcied; (1) “Why Wc Believe lhe Bible". (2) “Hope in H.<rd Time'" I I’eter. l3) •The Bind uf John". (4) Young adult claw. (5) IjiIic* Bible study. Re.'umini: Wednesday. Sept 7 6 30 p.m. lhe school through 6th grade Word of Life Gophers & Olympians Prayer A: Bible Study 7pm Resuming Sunday. Sept. 11 • 6 pm Teen Word ot Life; Beginning 7\ic*day, Sept. IJ - 6.30 p rn. Financial I’cace University. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED MET HODIST CHURCH •>275 S M 37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Phone 269-721 X1)77. Minister Ryan Wtdand 9 30 a.m Traditional Worship Service, II a.m. Praise Worship Service, Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wcdr.es-day 6.30 p m.. Choir Practice. Thursday 7 pin. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pm Christ's Quilters. Friday 6 30 p.m . CPR Christ's Plan for Recovery uncal served). For more information small groups, special cvnts or if you have a prayer requst. call the church office and see postings on WEB site vvvvxv.countrychapcL unic.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATT HI AS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irxing). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a nt. Holy Communion (each week I 'The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rl. Rev. David T. Hustwkk Tlx: church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.tiv'andfcvvmuuhias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Likes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church ot North America and use the 1928 Book uf Common Prayer at all our sen ices. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Mixirv, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Churvh Web»ite: wvvxv. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 2W-S18-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda. Bclson. Office hour'. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning. 9.30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Morning Worship. .Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SunShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues.. Thur*, from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tlicsduy 9 am Men’s Bible .Study at the church. Wednesday (> pin - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Tliursday 9.30 am • W'omcn’s Bible Study. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINIST RIES A Spun-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Ix.if Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd . Nash­ ville. Mick 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10 30 a m . 6 p m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boy.s A: girls ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "W'hcn: Everyone is Smneonc Special.’’ For informa­ tion call 616-7.31-5194 or -517­ 852-1806 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 30u.m.;P.O Box 63, Hastings. MI 4*8)58 CHURCH OF CHRIST <41 N. Michigan Ave . Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 am-: Worship 11 •»«’• Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m HASTINGS REFORMED ClILRl H • A J/oronr Reformed Ccenntunirv." Sunday morning begin at 10 am Meeting at the Berry County Commission on Acmg building. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Pastor; Peter Adams. 616-691) 8609 padon^- juno.com GRACE IIREIHREN BIBLE CHURCH MXHMwdl Rood. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson Churvh Phone 269­ 948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269 945­ 4356. bjw I633f ‘ sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9.45 am.; W'orship Service 10.45 a.m; Sunday Evening 6 p m. Wednesday 7 p m. H AS TINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Gnxn Street, Hasting*. MI 49058. Pastor Don Spachtnan Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours arc Monday -Thur-day 9 am.-3 p m; Fruby 9 aan. to noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9.15 Contemporary Worship, 10.30 a.in. Rclrc'h-inents, II am Traditional Wor ship Sunday School for l*reK-2nd and 3td-5th and Nunery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. The Soup Kitchen .serves a free meal escry Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 test Grand. Hastings; Floyd Hughes. Pastor. Myton Huebner. Music. Sunday Services. 10 a.m., Sunday School (all ages); II a.m. Worship Service: 6 pin. Evening Service; 7 pm. Thursday, Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948­ 2673 for additional information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd . Pl). Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone; 269-9484)900. Website. www. I i fcgatecc.com Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday IJfe Group 6:30 p in. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-4.3 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery ami toddler t birth through age 3) can: pros ided Sunday Schoo! 9.30 am. for chil­ dren. youths and a variety of class­ es for adults. Worship Senice: 10:30 a.m Children’s Junior Church. 4 years through 4th grade disrni'sed pnor to offering Senior High Youth Group 6’30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group. 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 aan. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a m. lunch at Wendy’s GRACE LUHIERAN CHURCH The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - Aug. 7 • Worship 10 a m.. No Sunday Schtxd. Men and Women's ?\lcoho1ics Anonymous 7.W Women's Al-Anon 7.00. 239 E. North St.. Hastings, 269­ 945-9414 or 945-2645. f« 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey hlUJJiWiyys;dlia.wi:L£KliC.VIt. F1RST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH •U)5 N. M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jclf Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Thiditioiia! Worship Service; 10 a.tn. Colfcc Hixir Fellowship: 11 am. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children's Worship avnibble during both sen ices. Visit us online at www. firakhittdibjiUiigi2>q; and our web log for sermons at http://ha.sb Thursday • 2 p m. Memorial serv­ ice MenIyn Foster; 7.00 Praise Team. Friday - 9 a.m. Golf Group iiKcts; 9 am. PickkWI. Monday 5 pm Pickleh.dl; 6 30 p.m. Softball Game; 7 p in Knit Wits. Wednesday - 5 pm. Picklebail: 7.30 p m. Men’s Basketball. Tilts inftnmation on warship service is l>>t>\idl'd by lhe Hastings banner, the ihutches and these local businesses: Hhashngs r.bttta.u 1401 N. Brondway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab DOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945'4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, M| . Revn E. Godfrey, age 93. beloved mother, volunteer and friend, of Hastings passed away August I. 20II at home. She was born in Lansing, the daughter of Andrew H. and Bernice E. Ncller. Reva attended Lansing Central High Schix)l, graduating in 1936. She went on to attend college at Michigan State University and Adrian College, graduating in 1940. She married Rolx-rt B Godfrey on July 6. 1941. Reva was a homemaker and communi­ ty volunteer. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Adrian College Chapter for 72 years. She held leadership roles in PTA and scouting for 30 years. Reva was a mem­ ber of the First United Methodist Church, a tnistee. circle leader and founder of the church library. She was a 50 year member of GFWC, Hastings chapter and held multiple leadership roles, most memorably as program chair and book reviewer. Reva lead the fundraising campaign to open the first public library in Hastings and was president of Friends of the Library. She also served as president of the Hastings Public Library Board of Trustees for many years. Reva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert B. Godfrey in 2001 and son. David R. Godfrey ia 1978. She is survived bv her children. Linda Godfrey of Haxtfcs, Lisa Godfrey of Kalamazoo. Laurel uhomas) Kennedy of Naperville. IL. Lucy (the late Peter) Banks of Fairfax, VA. Lisbeth (Todd) Gierman of Cary. NC and her grandchildren, Mark (Michele) Miller and their children. Paige and Claire; Jason (Kelh) Miller and their children. Nicholas and Alexis; Elizabeth (Brandon) Bayley. Katherine (David) Gosse; Benjamin (Stacy) Kennedy; Alison Banks; David Banks; Hanna Gierman, Emma Gierman and Jillian Gierman. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the entire staff of Woodlawn Meadow s for their loving care of their mother. Respecting Reva's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library, 227 East State StHastings. MI 49058. ’ Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website al w’w'w.girrbachfuneralhomc.net to leave a message or memory’ to the family. HAS I INGS. Ml- Genevieve Barbara “Gen” Denny, age X4, of Hastings, passed away. Thursday. July 2K. 2011 at Evergreen Senior Cate in Battle Creek. She was bom July 29, 1926 in Akron. OH. lhe daughter of Robert E. and Rosa A. (Schneller) Moore Sr. Gen graduated from Hudson High School. Hudson, OH in 1945. She married Richard Denny on December 27. 1952 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Gen worked for Barry County Friend of lhe Court tor 25 years, retiring on February 14. 1992. She was a member of the St Rose of Luna Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters Association, Quilting Club, and Widows of Kalamazoo. Gen volunteered at Love Inc. Red Cross blood drives and St. Rose Church parish. She enjoyed quilting, bowling, crossword puz­ zles. travel and missionary trips. Gen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard in 1994; brothers, John Moore. Robert Moore Jr. and Paul Moore and sister, Ixona Redhead. Gen is survived by four daughters. Barbara Cramer of Northport, FL, Cynthia Smith of Dowling, Diane (Jeff) Sherman of Lansing. Laurie (JetT) Brew is of Gaines; eight grand­ children; eight great-grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; and seven step great-grand­ children; three sisters. Rosemary Moinelte of Washington. Dolores Turner of Ohio and Frances Filko of Ohio. A funeral mass was held Tuesday, ?\ugust 2. 2011 al St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Fr. Richard Altine cele­ brant. Interment at Hastings Township Cemetery. . Memorial contributions may Ik made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice Foundation. 900 Cooper. Jackson. Ml 49202 or Love Inc.. 305 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058 or Alzheimer’s Assoc. National Office, 225 N. Michigan /Xve., FT 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements by Gin-bach Funeral Home, please visit us on the web al www. girrbachfuneralhome.net to leave a memory for lhe family. OTSEGO. Ml - William Robert (Willie) Barry, age 46 of Otsego, passed away July 30. 201 fas a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Willie was bom on March 30. 1965 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the son of Roy Franz and Greta Louise (Travis) Barry. He attended Hastings High School, gradu­ ating in 1983 and then attended Olivet College, graduating in 1987. Willie worked al lhe County Seal, Hastings Manufacturing and was currently employed at Columbia Chemical as a technical sales representative. Willie especially loved his children and lhe time he got to spend with them. He enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle, cooking and teasing his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandpar­ ents. • Willie is survived by his children. Jacob Raymond Barry* of Red Bluff. CA. Tom Renee Barry (Evan Minton) of Glenrock. WY, Tyler Alexander Barry of Midland: par­ ents. Roy and Greta Barry of Hastings; wife, Lisa Kay Barry; stepchildren. Ashley Brown (Cory Welch) and Jason Brown all of Otsego; former wife. Michelle Kappen (Barry) of Midland; sisters, Bonnie (Carl) Wheeler of Sparta. Deborah Bany* of Hastings: brother, Brett (Cheryl) Barry of Allegan and several nieces and nephews. memorial service will be held Tliursday. /Xugust 4. 2011. II a.m. at Girrbach Funerpl Home. Rev. Carla Smith will be officiating lhe service. } In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Willie’s children to help cover final expenses or memorial contributions may ^c made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to leave a memory' or message to the family. ( Delton Founders Fest seeks people for rib and baking contests, Richard E. Ellis Sr. HASTINGS. Ml . Richard E. Ellis Sr. of Hastings, went to be with his Lord August I. 2011. Richard was born April 25. 1940 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert J. and Margaret (Matheny) Ellis’ Richard was a retiree of the Laurels of Sandy Creek Nursing Home. Richard loved fishing, hunting, and all sports, but most importantly, RichanJ loved everyone. Richard is survived by his wife. Thelma; a son, Richard (Nicki) EH’S Jr- of Coldwater; a daughter. Betty Jcan Ellis of Quincy: sisters. Maty (Daniel) ponwroy of Middleville and Georgia (Dick) Leonard of Hastings; broth­ ers, Leonard (Marcia) Matheny of Plainwell, Gerald Ellis of Dc|(On. and Robert (Cathey) Ellis of Tennessee- seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren’ t«^e ?rcal great grand' children; several nieces (Patti Hayes) and nePhews; and man> great nieces and nephews. Richard was Preceded in d“,h b>l,.ls |,:lr; ents; brothers. r.« and James bibs: and s's><-‘rs, Patricia LoVC and Judy EHiS’ A funeral s„will be conducted. Thursday. Au,.,, , I 2011 al 11 al Williams-Go£ „ Kral Home. Pelton. Burial will place in Chamlwrlatn Cemetery. Memorial enntribuli',ns <“. •Spe-.l.nlZ” Health Hospi' . to the f»n"'> iT,l,,eciated p|' c Visit w«w wdlnunsEomvlum-ral j,,' ,,, view or sign Rnb.mlv online guest lxklk , tractor show and parade More music is being planned for this year’s edition of lhe 38th annual Delton Founders Festival plus lhe return of many popular activities, such as the infiatables for kids, pig roast, arts, crafts and antique show, tractor show, pancake breakfast, parade, outdoor bow ling and more. The event w ill be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. The J.R. Clark Band will be presenting a concert in lhe park at 2 p m. Aug. 13. Al the same time, the Thomapple Dulcimers will entertain under the entertainment canopy across from lhe concessions. T he Blue Water Rockers. The Nashville Strings will perform al different limes and their w ill lx* a teen tal­ ent show loo. The Moose will lx* having a BBQ chicken meal from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 13. Participants are being welcomed to partici­ pate in various events that will take place at various limes during the festival. For example a rib cwking competition is set for 9 a m. Saturday. Aug. 13. but contest­ ants have to sign up by Aug. 10 T he entry fee includes loin slabs of ribs to cook on .site the day of the contest. Participants also have to bring their own equipment to compete. Prizes will be awarded. For information aboul get ling involved in the rib cooking conqx-lilion. contact Wes Kahler al 269-623-6742. People interested in being part of the Tractor Show at lhe William Smith Memorial Park in Delton should contact Renda at 269­ 623-5308. Parade entries for the I p.m. Saturday. Aue. 13 parade are welcome. Entries should lie decorated to correspond with this year Is theme of ‘ We’re Having a Tea Party.” Kids are welcome to decorate their bikes and wag­ ons and join lhe procession through town People interested in being in lhe parade ait asked to show up between noon and I p.m lt lhe middle school parking lol. ’ People who like lo bake may enter ’’The Taste ot Homemade Goodness Contest al 9 to 11:30 a ,n. Aug. 13. Regismuio,, is that same day at 9 a.m. at the Bany Township 1 lall Ode entry per category,per person is allowed lor pies cakes, quiek/fruit breads arid cooktes/bars Woman hit by car in Hastings ...... Mi«.Beth &oq 45 ofS ’° HaS'in?< vehicle nonh onto Michi^ Patricia Williams " while was attempting to’erols' hj street w n'"''’ was checked k, \< Williams scene, but refused ireJ,m..f).",buli‘ncc �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 4 2011 — Page 7 Social Security Column Specialist answers common questions • KtirhO,|id*\v3n^^’ a Pub^e aflairs specialist the West Michigan office of the Social ; security Administration. has presided ■ answers to questions about Social Security. : "‘’l should I do if an employe r gives me a ! '™tn ■•f-nrity number but cannot produce the curd? ; Seeing a card is not as important as putting ■ !/,e-COrreeI information on the worker's Form j W-. You can verify employee Social : Security numbers by using the Social Security ’ Number Verification Sers ice. Just go to • www.socialsccuriiy.go\7b$o. ’I his online service allows registered employers to verify : employee Social Security numbers against • Social Security records for wage-reporting < purposes. If the employee recently applied for 1 a Social Security number but does not yet ! have a card when you must file the paper W. 2. enter the words “applied for” on the form. । It you arc filing electronically, enter all zeros te.g.. 000-(X)-(XMX1) in the Social Security : number field. When the employee receives ‘ the card, tile Copy A of Form W-2C, Corrected Wage and Tax Statement with Social Security to show the employee’s num:ber. ’ / worked for the past 10 .years and I now have my 40 credits. Dors this mean that I get i,the maximum Social Security retirement ben­ efit? The 40 credits are the minimum number you need to qualify for retirement benefits. ' However, we do not base the amount of the I benefit on those credits; it is based on your • earnings over a lifetime of work. For details on ' how your benefit is figured, go to w'w’w..socia!security.go\ mystatement/howfigairvd.htm. How can I estimate my retirement benefit at several different ages? Use our retirement estimator at 'www.socialsecurity.gov'estimator to get a benefit estimate based on current law and rcal' time access to your earnings record. The "retirement estimator also lets you create addi- tional “what if' retirement scenarios to find but how changes in your situation might Yes, even though SS 1 s’^cdpro­ change your future benefit amount. gram. a person who 0"1' k "tl.le ^<7 live If both my spouse and I are entitled to - its. People Social Security benefits, is there any reduc­ in can be eligible lor ‘ who receive SSI niu-v ; ». or 0|<jer; tion in our payments because we are mar­ blind or disabled and ha' <- ’ncome and ried? resources. But a personal rvsI(lcncc No. We calculate lifetime earnings inde­ counted as a resource for • • P rposes. pendently to determine each spouse's Social / understand that you <> have limited Security benefit amount. When each member resources to receive SupPental Security of a married couple meets all other eligibility Income. What is consult « resource? ” requirements to receive Social Security retire­ Resources are thing* OWn. ^at you can ment benefits, each spouse receives a month­ use to support yourself<7 include cash, ly benefit amount based on his or her own real estate, personal longings, bank earnings. Couples are not penalized because accounts, stocks and ton sthey arc married. If one member of the couple To be eligible for SSL a person must have earned low wages or failed to earn enough $2,000 or less in countable resources. A mar­ Social Security credits to be insured for retire­ ried couple must have $->• or less in count­ ment benefits, he or she may be eligible to able resources. If yto re<5 °l,recs over the receive benefits as a spouse based on the SSI limit, you may be able to get SSI benefits spouse’s' work record. Learn more about spouse benefits at while trying to sell the resources .Not all of www.sociaJsecuriiy.gov/retire2/yourspousc.li your resources count toward lhe SSI resource limit. For example, the home you |jvc ,n anj tin. the land it’s on do not count, nor do personal I am receiving Social Security disability effects and household goods. Other resources, benefits. Will my benefits be affected if I work such as automobile and lite insurance policy, and earn money? It depends. We have special rules called may or may life insurance policies may not work incentives that help you keep your count. If you are blind or have a disability, monthly payments and Medicare coverage some items may not count if you plan to use while you test your ability to work. For exam­ them to work or earn extra income. What is the best way to apply for extra help ple. you may receive full benefits regardless of how much you earn, as long as you report your with Medicare prescription drug costs? The fastest and most convenient way to work activity and continue to have a disabling apply for extra help with Medicare prescrip­ impairment during a trial work period. Is there a time limit on how long I can tion drug costs is online at www.socialsecurity.gov/prcscriptionhelp. Medicare beneficiar­ receive Social Security disability benefits? Your disability benefits will continue as ies with limited income and resources may long as your medical condition has not qualify for extra help, which pays part of the improved and you still cannot work. We will monthly premiums, annual deductibles and review your case at regular intervals to make prescription co-payments under the Medicare sure you are still disabled. If you are still dis­ prescription drug program. The extra help is abled when you reach your full retirement estimated to to worth an average of S4.(XX) age. we will convert your disability benefit to per year. a retirement benefit at the same amount. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist Learn more about Social Security disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilily. for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Is it true that a person can own a home and Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp still be eligible for Supplemental Security St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email at vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Income (SSI) benefits? ■J\ciif)())'n babies ,1 Chloe Mae, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 21. 2011 at 6:27 p.m. to Kayla and Nicholas panfield of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. , '.ind 20 inches long. 11. Jacob Ford, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 18. 2011 al 10:59 p.m. to Jennifer and Freddie Brown of Lacey. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 172 inches long. Sawyer Alan, born al Pennock Hospital on July 20. 2011 at 2:57 p.m. to Keith and Melissa Stanton of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Mary Rademacher wows the crowd July 29 with her vocal and dance talents while Tom Hagen sings and plays keyboard. Fridays at the Fountain will continue in down­ town Hastings for three more weeks. More than 100 music fans unfolded their lawn chairs July 29 to enjoy the shade and song on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Fridays at the Fountain are sponsored in part by the Thornapple Arts Council. Vacation Bible School FandaMania TINO BROTHERS AND ATENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. - AUGUST 9th -11th* Olivia Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 22. 2011 at 1:44 a.m. to Sierra Rathbun and Joey Aspinall of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. 21 1/2 inches long. * Kvla Michelle, bom al Pennock Hospital on July 22, 2011 at 7:55 a.m. to Kasey Brodtock 1 ’and Alec Rice of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 Hbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. g ***$♦ Preston Kenneth, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23. 2011 al 1:03 p.m. to Nichole Bivens and Jacob Heuss of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. and 22 inches long. Three weeks left for Fridays at the Fountain at 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling For more information calf _ Marriage Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. 269-721-8077 References Available Licensed & Insured Over 24 Yrs. of Basement Construction & Waterproofing CONCRETE STOP LEAK AFFORDABLE Epoxy Pressure Injection Stop Leaking Basements from the INSIDE William James Anders, Delton and Angela Jo Smith. Hastings. Kenneth Dale Coulter, Hastings and Connie Lee Westbrook, Hastings. Matthew Linwpod Curtis, Hastings and Samantha Sue Mater, Hastings. James Clifford Faisi, Middleville and Stephanie Rae Glass. Middleville. Donald James Hall. Hastings and Cherie Darline Hoaglin, Hastings. 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Aug. 13 at the Freight House There will be a speaker. After a hectic July, the local historical soci­ ety is taking a short vacation with no meet­ ings in August. The annual Depot Day Saturday. July 30. saw hot temperatures but with two air conditioned buildings, there was respite from the heat. The Center Stage dancers performed at 12:30. Al I p.m. was the annual presentation saluting one of lhe community industries or businesses. President John Waite read the citation con­ cerning drug stores. His research had found 13 such businesses. In more recent lime were the Smelkers, Tasker. Hewitt. Braden. Haney and Walker. Before these were Nyc s drug store which may be beyond memory’ of most residents, but mans will recall Alton Nye who lived with his wife in a tidy brick •bungalow on M-50. Dallas braden had w orked in his store. As John Waite read about each store owner, he asked family members to step for­ ward. Dean Kelley, a grandson of Alton Nye. his wife and grandchildren appeared. They reside in Elkhart. Inc. There were members of the Herald Classic family from the Woodland store, along with Bill and Tena Walker and lhe Braden family. Inside lhe Freight House, the lobby held a collection of items from each of the stores, going back to Dr. William Hart who served both Bonanza and Lake Odessa. There were mortars and pestles, huge apothecary' jars, labels for pill bottles, formulae, a sales bill from Nye’s store and many photos from lhe Braden/Bradee era. Al lhe conclusion of his comments, Waite asked those in lhe audience who had ever w orked in one of lhe drug stores to raise a hand. An impressive number responded. At 2 p.m., the Janie Rodriguez award was presented. Janet Thomas, council member who is on lhe selection committee, read lhe citation and called each of the previous recip­ ients to the stage. Some were represented by a family member. This year's award went to farmer Brian Haskin who was unable to attend. Manuel Rodriguez accepted lhe award in his stead. Musical acts followed with State Rep. iMichael Callton playing his harmonica, and the trio Vintage performing with song and instruments. Ice cream and bratwurst sandwiches were free pan of the afternoon, compliments of Walker Pharmacy in honor of its 20th anniversary. Clerks from the store today were handling all the serving duties. At a later hour, the Thunder Floor Cloggers performed. At 5 p.m. the drawing for the one-day raffle was made. The prize of $100 was won by Alan Goodemoot of Woodland. Thus ended another Depot Day. However, lhe equipment remained in place with Lakewood United Methodist Church holding its Sunday morning worship service there, using lhe big tent for shade. There were bal­ loons and more along with free food. While Pastor Eric Beck and wife, heather, were on vacation, the church’s pulpit was filled by Dr. Stacy Minger, a professor at Asbury College. Among visitors were Denise Carolina. Tom and Karen Con'kins ■each in Arizona. Mike and Ctndy Rnnktns and daughter from Traverse City. Laura Kruisenga with twin girls from Grand Soup Suppers continue nt are seasonal, with cold foods serve , hot nights and always dessert prepared by Leona Raynor and her crew. Several diners come from Morrison Lake. The free movies at the Ionia Theater con­ tinue. Aug. 4 will feature Hawaii-Maui: Aug. II. Man of Peru and Aug. IS. SEvcn Wonders of the World. Aug. 6 will be lhe annual car show down­ town with two blocks closed to traffic so the many autos can be showcased, back to lhe curbs with engines on display as visitors walk through the street. There will be a sound booth and lots of music. It runs from 9 to 2 p.m. Tonight. Aug. 4. the band playing in the wcxxled village park will be The Professors. A fishing contest for kids is planned Aug. 7 al the Reese gravel pit just off Woodland Road near Eaton Highway. Current owners of the spot are Great Lakes Sand and Gravel Company. The farmers market continues at lhe east end of the fairgrounds Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 31. Despite the announcement that all Ionia Free Fair events were canceled due to flood­ ing for lhe last three days of the fair, the live­ stock sale went on as scheduled. The arena was accessible by the road way only. The Ladies Day event look place at the Ionia Theater. Last year’s Homemaker of the Year was Lake Odessa's Janet Thomas. She had ridden in the local fair parade wearing her tiara with proper signage on her vehicle and rode just after lhe free fair float with its 2011 queen and her court. Sunday, lhe four generations of the Zeno and Evelyn Decker family met at the village pavilion at Jordan Lake for a family reunion. Forty-five were present. Many of the grand­ children are married, so now a fourth gener­ ation is included in the family ranks. All over Lake Odessa, people can tell you squirrel stories. Here's mine. In lhe past week, a wily black squirrel found a way to push inward a screen in our breezeway. The windows are long and narrow, hinged to swing outward so the screen fits on the inner side of the window. The wayward squirrel, on his first try. upset a water bottle and over­ turned some empty bird feeders. Little harm done. The next day, he pushed open another screen, entered lhe breezeway, tore open a bag of sunflower seeds and probably gorged himself. With the window then closed, he scratched tiny holes in the screen on the door. Another time, he pushed open the screen and lore open a bag of small seeds for birds. This makes it necessary to keep the windows closed, even on a very hot day. The people living in the house had never figured a way to push the screens inward. To add insult to injury, the squirrel left pawprints the length of the four-foot-high window; NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the township of Orangeville has a population of 2000 or more according to the most recent United States census and is therefore eligible to be incorporated as a charter township under the provisions of section 3a of the Charier Township Act, 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.3a). The township board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charier township, as follows: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charier township; 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorpora­ tion as a charter township; 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at lhe next regular or special township election the question of incor­ poration as a charier township. In the event option 2 is adopted by lhe township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a “Right to Referendum Petition”. This petition musl be filed within the 60 days which must lapse between pas­ sage of a resolution of the intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition shall follow, in general form, the nominating petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will indi­ cate "Disagreement ofIntent to Incorporate as a Charter Township”. The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of lhe registered voters of the township based on lhe vote cast for all candidates for supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. If the petition is successful, the question of incorporation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township election, __________ _______ _ ___ _ _ ......... J’}1 each Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. lows an afternoon of respite care for several who stay to eat. There is no set charge lorrthu meal, but donations are accepted, fhrjncal MM, l 1 In response to a total of 6.25 inches of rain July 27, 2B and 29, the Thornappio River engulfed Tyden Park's soccer field and parking |ots. The total rainfall in Hastings for July was 7.5 inches, most of it during those three days. Barn mural greets M-5© drivers by Helen Mudry c Stuff Writer borne westbound drivers on M-50 just west of M-66 have been rubbing their eyes in dis­ belief and taking a second look at Tim Brodbeck’s bam. A Gleaner combine harvest­ ing coni has been painted on lhe side of the bam. The oversized mural is the work of Nathan Collins, a 2007 Lakewood High School grad­ uate and current student al Kendall College of Arts and Design in Grand Rapids. He is the son of Pastor Vic and Sue Collins. Collins said Brodbeck recalled years ago that bams were painted with ads and murals, and Brodbeck said he wanted to restore that tradition on his centennial barn. Collins obliged, and 10 days and 73 hours later, Brodbeck’s Gleaner was immortalized in the aery lie mural on the bam. The painting is 22 feet by 24 feet. Collins first drew the image on a small scale then converted one-inch grids to one-foot grids and painted panels. Scaffolding was erected so the panels could be put in place. The finished product is a tribute to American farmers’ perseverance and Collins’ artistic talents. Brodbeck’s reaction was simply. “I love it." The image of a Gleaner harvesting corn decorates the east end of Tim Brodbeck’s barn on M-50. Financial FOCUS • AZ . Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Like the weather, hot investments can cool off ----- STOCKS----The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altna Group 26.18 +.02 AT&T 29.18 -.76 BPPLC 43.61 -2.57 CMS Energy Corp 1893 -.98 Coca-Cola Co 67.07 -212 Eaton 45.20 -5.63 Family Dollar Stores 51.66 -2.66 Fifth Third Bancorp 11.91 -1.01 Flowserve CP 94 59 -12.54 Ford Motor Co. 11.85 -1.09 General Mills 36.50 -1.30 Intel Corp. 21.72 -1.18 Kellogg Co. 54.44 -1.35 McDonald’s Corp 85.06 •2.96 Pfizer Inc 1814 -1.48 Ralcorp 85.98 -1.50 Sears Holo.ng 6808 -4.13 Spartan Motors 4 64 -.64 Spartan Stores 16 28 •352 Stryker 51 67 -3 45 Walmart Stores 51 68 •1.91 Gold S 1656.63 ♦36 98 Silver $40 76 -.17 Dow Jones Average 11.865 62 •634.63 Volume on NYSE 1 20B +224k‘ We’re in the "Dog Days” of summer - tra­ investment when you sell. ditionally the hottest, steamiest time of year • Diversify your holdings. By continually pur­ But in a few weeks, the temperatures will suing hot investments, you might end up with begin to cool down. Nature isn’t alone in this an unbalanced, non-diversified portfolio. By healing-and-cooling pattern — you can also diversifying }our holdings, you can help find evidence of it in the investment world. To reduce the impact of volatility on your portfo­ be specific, today’s "hot” investments can lio. However, diversification, by itself, cannot lose their sizzle quickly — which means that, guarantee a profit or protect against loss. as an investor, you’ll need to take steps to • Think long term. Chasing hot stocks is strict­ ly a short-term move. Successful investors avoid being left out in lhe cold. An investment can become "hot” — that is. adhere to long-term strategies that require dis­ its price can shoot up — for any of a number cipline. patience and a constant focus on lhe of reasons. For example, a company that pro­ future. vides a well-known product or service may By following these suggestions, you’re decide to "go public’’ by making its shares unlikely to experience the "thrill’’ of chasing available to investors; when this happens, the after hot investments — but you will gel the stocks become "hot’’ for a while. An invest­ satisfaction of building a portfolio designed to ment may also become hot if a favorable help meet your important investment goals. This article was written by Edward Jones event occurs, as might be the case with a drug company that gains permission to sell a med­ for use by your local Edward Jones Financial icine that’s much in demand. And some Advisor. If you have any questions, contact investments heat up because an "expert” is Mark D. Christensen at 269-945'3553. touting them in the media. But although different investments may get hot for different reasons. they share one thing in common: They eooi In ^acl* by the time you and many other investors hear about a hot stock, it mav already be cooling off. If you buy int0 an investment that’s been hot for a while. }qU* should recognize that its PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of! lope Townshin will hold •. n.a.r . hearing on Thursday. August 25, 2011 at the Hope Township Hall, located at 54iv» < m “upside potential” nnv not be what you think. Hwy., Hastings. MI 49058. commencing at 7:00 PM ’ '• To help achieve your financial goals, you PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item(s) to be considered at this > ’I may be better off by not chasing after hot hearing include: “ * s pub**c sttKks. Instead, consider these ideas: • Increase share ownership-One ke> ^'IdA request by Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Reed of 4923 l-akefront Dr., Delton Mi 49041, . to their property located at 4923 Lakefront Dr. and also known as parcel number’ni'n-^fw mg wealth is t0 increa5C the amount ol shares 001-00. to vary from Section 19.3. B. and Section S.2. B. of the Hope Townsh*'" 7^" • you own in your jnvesUnenis. Hot stocks are Ordinance, pertaining to the required side yard .setback of ten (10) fett from the <d^ y°nmg often expensive stocks, so you may lx- limit­ line by approximately seven (7) feet, resulting in a proposed three (3) foot setback fu i|U ed in the number of shafts you can purchase. yard lol line. Specifically, the request pertains to the required side yard >vtb,ick tn ° H k As an alternative look lor quality ,nVCSl* cm lot line for a proposed accessory building * ”ni vast­ menLs that are it reasonable prices Hope Township will provide the necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services s 1 You might also consider buying additional ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed material being considvi • j shares in qualik ies you already own. ing, to the individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) Jays noli 1 j Township Clerk. Individuals with divibililii.' requiring auxiliary aids or < ••1 vi-e ran afford l0' h ' <harcs in hot s,ot?U the Hope Township Clerk by witting or calling the Clerk at the address',.. c”nl should you? Tj..? r.i x may not Ik suitable listed in this notice. ‘ u number f«r your nee^ 7?'^number of rcxsons: Written comments pertaining to the request will be received at the Hon.- r<«... . ., the day of the hearing. ‘X r°V’nsh‘P ’ Wl up to '00 risky for y ' f"r rance. too '»mh>r <o NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS other stocks yOu own. and so on. You need to ownhr,' that arc appropriate for your indivia tS, n'e r. Of course. ><>u also need 10 keep any investment >n stocks - Xm %ot *ilh changes n"’“’‘Jt conditio'^ a"11 " <»a» »’ur ortgmal Thank you. Jim I. Carr, Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M 43 I Iwv Hastings. Ml <2(»9> H4K-2161 _^M|aa|aa|aMflHMH|aaaaa||aa||M| �... ....................................................................................... ' " Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4 2011 — Page 9 all mineral '•'W auemling <*‘ e.n.u.lcj Iw||' M den- lal iii'i>ll,,un । nioiher wcrc । . M> lather an ™ ftiindly. exchanged n>»'.' ahonI h>e Indians, «>l 'vhi‘ h ' a., b^ghrthe |.,' ncroxs lhe ri'c'\ ne'i (i'h- «dd a vcniia’"- ,ht s ,rf all kv>. Wild du<ks ""‘i. d ' ">erv i la“Cr fl look back at Michigan. He was one ot the first to introduce firaham flour. He made a buckwheat flour that was free from grit and as white as wheat Hour. I here was a fortune in that produu. Stimctimes I think if he had had a little of the f-rit that he excluded from the buckwheat flour, he would have held onto the property, but it seems when a mortgage came due. he hud nut the courage to ask for an extension. were .,.n or iih|\*rfv... k ' nc'cr a dried leaf, a ^ny among lheni. "The ln^ sUgar: BACK THE / (PAGES <> h.iiiiji ii ijii , ; Pioneer daughter recalls i first years in Hastings From lhe Aug. 21. 19«6 Banner * • lhe following is mi excerpt from a speech : given by Alice Bunker Stockham during lhe । June 1912, dedication of a marker rccognizing the first home in Barry County. The home, a cabin, was built by her parents, the Slocum • Bunkers. The bronze marker on a granite . boulder, which now sits at the present ' Hastings City Hall, reads, "Hear this site ■ stood the first house in Hastings, built in 1836 . by Slocum Bunker, first settler. Placed by the ■ Emily Virginia Mason Chapter, Daughters of - the American Revolution, June 12, 1912." I » I 1 'mill in Ohio. This tor want of capital he had to lose. We can imagine this struggle he went through to gather up sufficient effects in tools, implements and household goods to make this move into the woods of Michigan. He had a .... "d^iS beied u- children »•• NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT — SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING ^Wfimes h u „„ a pair <>( nw-a' n Was Iin> moxuk of xugar■ [.a|L 0 °r three ol •he old ehielx lh* a * ?Peei..lly uelcorned who were: al. t l’r '>'egcd to roll up in their blankets be^ "><- log fire. When ue had lived there al*’“ • Har. a falnj| m in.«hohadli<l«W'o.s;' i-aiher said W |IJ‘ 1 have treated you well and JO« 1“g I**" good to me. bur if you ever part»u 01 fire wafer and get drunk, you must ne'vr comc ,lcar njtf.. It was several years after thjs pal|lcr W;is w ith a headache. " ,tn an Indian came quite intoxicated. It is du t,n > hmc I remember his being beside himself with anger. The |ndian came in talking u’tf KM'dly and telling of the |x>w wow they ha U night before. Father arose from his bed* took one of the homemade chairs and dnwe the Indian out of his house. hi the summer of IMO. we moved to Battle Creek. I did not know why the change was made, hl moving- 1 Wi,s seated on a chest on one of the wagons, when near the halfway house I was thrown from the wagon and both front and back wheels ran over me. It was greatly feared that my hip was crushed. We stayed overnight* mother nursed me with care, and I was able to go on early in the TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to prepare and chip seal South Crooked Lake Drive and Peninsula Drive in Prairieville Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above­ mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: (Described by tax parcels): .17 rliixiiiia!- 12-UO4XB4X) 12-440-004-00____ __ ii J.-ii? 124)10(10 ___ 1 i21uoJ<>x-io 2 jfootfrmt-oo1_______ 12-441 ' ..1 v»l2-00l-.*0 ' 12-440-06 2-00 -440-019.20 __ 12-4404(204)0 12-4404121441___ 12-446-061-00 ___ * 2-440-04!) OO ■ I2-UO-Q4I4X)________ i 1 12-440-065-GC____ 12-4404)22410 r12-14041214X1________ 72-44,1-04 ?-00 ; i2-mT(m74>6_____ I 12-44O-O624T*_____ ■ I2-44U 0244)0________ ; 2-440 4H44X> r 12-44002 $.(>•)___ )*.44QJ4<4O : 12-44^06’-! 2 712-440.(1264X1 ’ [2U4j>-O4M»________ I|~l 2'4404)6?. 15___ > I 2-44Q-6)7 (XI ________ i | 12-440-067- IX______ 1 | 12-4104^74)0 .( L,--4-4‘LLx,jl<K'__ . 1^1.124); |-(4 12<iI2^ii 2-bn 12.44Q412XOO U 2-140-00^)0______ J H 2-4-40 0-9411 ; 12-440-1 I2.44O4*?(14X) j 12-44(46)1.00 ~ J2j)l24):i-<<» 1 124404)101X1___ 1? 0I24H44M______ __| ! 12 44001 |J5ti________ | 1 12-14') 0324X1_______ 12-4 40-01 ?-GQ __ __ 12-4404)1)4)0 morning. Father could not have lived in Battle Creek more than a year, lor he was back in Hastings the next year having charge of the grist mill. Aside from the few months of schixtl in the old Clinton house, my earliest recollections are of gding through the woods, crossing the creek on a log to a frame school kept some­ times by a woman, and sometimes by a man. Father used to arise at 4 a.m., go to the mill and set it going, return and do his chores and hoe in the garden liefore breakfast 1 never saw larger onions or potatoes, finer melons or coni than he raised in his garden. This. hx>. was a log house and the memory of it brings back many incidents of childhood. From here we used logo picking blackberries and huckleberries; heir we learned to sew and knit and be helpful in the housework. One time when Mother was very ill and my sister was away. I v’jyxc* proud to eel the dinner, having my first experience at dressing a chicken. \ \ Father had not the faculty of acquisitive­ ness. He must have lost many an opportunity of becoming wealthy.’ He lived a number of years in Bellevue. During that time, he had a half interest in a grist mill and sawmill, he had a house, a bum and a lot. 40 acres of pasture. Father had the reputation of making the best flour that al that time had been made in J .* l? ii'-^: e. 1 [ 12-440.650-00________ 1 1 Fi2-440-o5J4X) ~ | 12-44O-I.< 24X1 1 ; 2-440 051-0(1 I2-44O4>6?.2! l2.44rMi6-.24 1'2-440-067-2? 1 I2-WO6T-54 1 12 012 0214)0 12 ;:.ioi>».(Xi [ 12-44 34119. |0 I2-44O4MO-10___ _ F12^440-06?-5? ____ l?-44f»-O$4-OO________ i 12-4404)55-00 I 012-0 12-440-014410__ U2^uo onjn__ FI2.446 014-00 i |2-44(X0-.«(F) 1 12 4404}5?.00 j l2-UU)4tXX-06________ 1 12-4404) 16 ()i) ________ > 12 44<M)|5 CO ~ ___ 1 li-MOJXMMr) olLdH-nd________ 'n?T;oliif>oo ~! 12-440-03X4)6___ ; : 12 440-QIS-(XI________ • 12-4404)19-00 12 44O-06?^<) ! 2-U< >-667-61 12 44f) 061-66______ 12-440-067^9_____ i2-uo4y«4xi • 12-012-022 0(1 r___________________ I2-MOJX»|4M> See accompanying map. i . 12-012-0*34)0________ 12-Ql *. ________ *12 44MX»2-(X) hi - ■ ■ 1 - 1 ! Those early days in Hastings were surely ‘ pioneer days. In these times when railroading j precedes the pioneer, it is difficult to conceive ‘ of the hardships of those early settlers. Father and Mother were three weeks jour­ neying from Cardington, Ohio to Marshall, moving with ox teams. Mother and three chil­ dren remained three months in Marshall, sis­ ter Rachel being bom there. , On the first trip from Marshall to this place. ; it took Father and Uncle Thomas eight days. : they had to cut their own mad. build bridges and causeways and blaze the way for other ' people. They must have taken with them sup­ plies of food and utensils. ! My father was a natural mechanic and |inventor. He would make or mend anything । that was needed. He. with his father, had run • a carriage shop in Bennington. Vt. He had. in ’Ohio. applied steam to sawing timbers. !indeed probably erected the first steam saw turning lathe and made a number of chairs from maple wood putting into them splint bottoms. He also made the cradle that lhe children were rocked in. the bedsteads and other furniture for the house He made and mended the shoes of lhe children: he made knives from a sawplate, pulling onto them buck’s hom handles. Mother was six months in Hastings before she saw a white woman. Her life surely one of hardships. There were three of us young chil­ dren besides the baby, and I having the ague {malaria] four months. I can recall seeing her washing at night, the tub set on two of the homemade chairs, an iron candlestick con­ taining a dip candle, hanging on the back ot one chair. By this dim light, she would wash way into the night, after the little ones were asleep. J Uncle Thomas, though a bachelor, was a good domestic assistant; he would arise early each morning, brown the old Java (coffee) that Father supplied and prepare the simple breakfast while Mother was getting refreshing sleep. They had brought with them an old James stove, one of the first cooking stoves made. It was a large ungainly piece ol furniture. Il was difficult to describe it. The fire box was below, over it the small oven and above, two griddles for cooking, a pipe running between. The fire box extended through. so that it could take a four-foot long piece of wood. On this back griddle, clothes were boiled, soap made and syrup boiled down to sugar; there was also a pancake griddle that fitted this hole. At one time, my older sister, when very small, was baking pancakes on lhe griddle, her clothes took fire, and she w as so badly burned that she carried lhe scars through life. Father and Mother both were “Thompsonains” or herb doctors, discarding PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN “ \vlute and clear ’ let it all go and began life again with nothing. He accumulated fortunes through his head and lost them through his heart. From this time on. Father moved to many places and engaged in many employments. We lived in Olivet, Marshall, Battle Creek. Jackson and Lafayette. Ind. Mother died there. Father had a record that they had moved 40 times in 42 years. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $56,420, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declar­ ing its intention to make such improvement and to create the afore-described Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improvements to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate, special assessment district and Petitions may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hear­ ing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the | Public Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assess­ ment or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the proj­ ect cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is tiled with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) oercent of the total frontage upon the portions ol roads to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, nlans special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on August 10. 2011. A marker recognizing the first home in Barry County was dedicated in 1912 At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Jill Owens. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 06754575 �CTlUvu *X“ ' ^nuOLS, continued from page 1 "hen it was signed on the 22nd" clause that s1u'^ief'^'n’1c.nI also ‘"duded a ,,X; ^^X^Sd. sXrlee h,T°u pn*ec‘,i>’8' «i<» Mr no . e. v n ll' Marvh' We «>»> i« no an easy thing to complete. The cost some *' in SMS th e! gO th™ugh lc"nination ... this Ms4hs Cleanest option. I know ue're going st ind it”mC PU'h KlCk any '■'os,'i • ■1 under­ . sin th-S *\n ,SM,e’ hut wc bought this was s. nethmg he would sign ... aTOj was awash m n "c ”'ould havc iPcl’d if "<■ 's'rmtnatcd him. Also, with die tenure law. being a tcacher. he could come back in the district as a teacher, it was a possibility, and we wanted o make a clean break ... and this is what our lawyer advised us. Thereare multiple reasons, but J think that ten unfortunately lost the support of the board and the employees of the district and the community and this is the unfortunate cul­ mination of that,” said Beck. I think that while this isn’t optimal, under the circumstances. I think it is best for all con­ cerned. slid Trustee Gene Haas. “[Satterlee] will be able to leave lhe district and start fresh.” “The district absolutely has to be able to move lorwand. and I am in strong favor of this,” said Beck. “Sometimes wc want decisions and things to happen very quickly, hut there is a certain amount of due diligence that has to be taken.” said Vice President Scott Hodges. “As you go through that process ... then you can bring things together ... to be thorough ... things lake time. We wish the best to Rich.” “1 think its time this board got back to edu­ cating children, and this is certainly a step in that direction." said Trustee Dan Patton. “1 do bcliev e this does allow our district the opportunity to move forward." said Secretary Donna Garrison. “We have so much potential in this district. and wc do need to lx* able to focus on educating kids and moving forward together, and this paves lhe way for us to do that.” Beck said that with lhe approval of the sep­ aration agreement, lhe board was required by law io name an interim superintendent that night. During the pubhc comment at lhe beginning of lhe meeting, district employees and members of the community expressed their desire to move forw ard and support the appointment of Assistant Superintendent Michelle Falcon as interim .superintendent, all of which met with applause form those in attendance. Falcon has been with the district for nearly a year, having been hired to replace Mary Vliek who retired as assistant superin­ tendent -in 2010. The first to speak Monday was JudyJohnson, principal of Southeastern Elementary. “I want to talk about Michelle and how she has led us.” said Johnson. “I'm here as the building principal ... I believe the decisions she makes start with the child in mind. She always says to us. ‘What’s best for kids?’ Well. I’m here to tell you. she is a top-notch communicator; she has shown us this year, as building administrators, when wc need some­ thing, she gives it to us. She can make the lough call, and she has made many this year. She has shown us to work together — lhe teachers and administrators. It’s not ‘us against them’ under her leadership, it’s ‘us.’ She expects everyone to bring their A-game to the table ... She is the type of leader who will work with you as a building leader, a teacher, a custodian, a supervisor to make you belter in the areas you struggle in.” Johnson said Falcon has worked hard on curriculum with both teachers and administra­ tors in lhe district's schools. “Please give her lhe opportunity io show you what she can do.” Johnson told the board. "Give her the opportunity to move our district forward in lhe direction she has planned for us. We don’t have lhe money or lime for a part-time superintendent, no money for a superintendent search. All you have to do is look at the table. She sils beside you with lhe skill set necessary to do both jobs. Please think about what I said when you cast your votes tonight. It’s very important for us. and it’s very important for my kids al Southeastern.” High School Assistant Principal Steve Hoke was the next administrator to speak in favor of Falcon’s appointment. “I’m not here as a cheerleader for Michelle, although I believe she is a wonderful person to keep in this district,” he said. “I reccritly had a chance io present to the Kiwams Club all the things that have been going on in the Hastings School District in the last year. And. as I was going ihrough that were possibly 19 things, and 16 of those I > things the catalyst for the majority of them, camt from Michelle's lea.icrshtp. Her back­ ground and leadership allowed us to mow forward with many things. -I his vear. I have <een more positive things come out ot our leadership learn than I h tve in the 13 years prior to this, said Hoke, have ever been since I have been in this <,s trict.” she said. “She pushes us- to be our *' that we can be.” . . As example, George said Falcon initiated a “tech camp” for three days vv here teachers con r come in and learn more about technology“We are full every Jay. and vve have unit­ ing lists for every day.” said George ot n camp. “Additionally, 1 worked vv ith her on u evaluation committee. It is the best comintt ec 1 have ever worked on since I’ve been here. That was a collaboration between administra­ tion and teachers to work toward an eva u.i lion that is good for teachers and good for mis district, and it was spearheaded by Miclw c s leadership.” . r . George said that, like the CEO of a arg corporation. Falcon may not know detail about how the organization is run. 11 she is smart enough to surround herseli wi people who are well-acquainted with its vari­ ous aspects. “I am very disappointed that the board asked for support, they asked for comments, they ask for our input — but you don't listen." Central Elementary Principal Mike Schneiderhan “Thirdly, and on this part I think I am speaking on behalf of the HEA — money, she told the board. “We are in negotiations right now, and it doesn’t seem that it is very prudent for you to spend additional money for the same job Michelle is essentially going to end up doing anyway. She worked all this year doing lhe superintendent's job and the assistant superintendent’s job. so it doesn't seem prudent and financially lucrative ... to take money and spend it on somebody else’s salary when lhe person who’s going to do lhe job is Michelle Falcon." Middle school physical education teacher and HE/\ president Wendi McCausey spoke on behalf of the HEA. “I would like to make a few points in sup­ porting Michelle as lhe next superintendent, or interim superintendent.” said McCausey. “In spite of every thing that happened during this school year ... everybody knows what a difficult year this has been lor all of us. It is because of Michelle — in spite of everything else that w:ent around — that a lot of people in this room got up and kept coming to work. That’s why 1 kept getting up and coming to work, because I knew, while all these walls were crashing down around us on many dif­ ferent levels, school business was still going on, progress was being made and steps were being taken to make this a world-class district even though a lot of other crap that was still happening. ”... Michelle lifted the morale of my teach­ ers, morale that was. this year, at rock bot­ tom." she said. “But. because of her pro­ grams. because of her leadership, because of her positive attitude, because of her initiative, because of her direction, once again people began to think there is hope; things can be dif­ ferent; we can change ... People are desperate for that leadership.” Like George and Hoke, McCausey said Falcon is lhe type of leader who is smart enough to surround herself with people who know the things she doesn’t. She also agreed with George that it would be financially pru­ dent to not pay money to someone outside of lhe district to serve as interim superintendent. "In the past, you had a superintendent who maybe had what you believed to be the best qualities, maybe had all lhe experience in areas you though there should be ... But I think ail of us in this room ... would testify that sometimes the perfect fit on paper is not the perfect fit in the school community, and I think this last superintendent has proven that to all of us. I think Michelle deserves lhe opportunity. She may not be what you believe to be lhe long-term solution for Hastings Area Schools, but she al least deserves lhe opportu­ nity to be given an interim position and prove what she is capable of doing — which many of us in this room already know.” Larry Cook, custodial and maintenance supervisor for Hastings Area Schools, also had positive things to say about Falcon. "I learned the hard way with Michelle to "Quit beating around the bush and tell me what’s on your mind because I don’t have time to waste listening to you crab about it.*" said Cook. "Once wc go that understood. 1 found that she gave me more direction and leadership than I have ever received before in this district. 1 fed very strongly that during these times of crisis, as schools are try ing to reinvent themselves and look for ways to save money, that she is the one to lead us. She may not have the experience or the formal training, but she has the inoxy to make a decision, and you had belter keep up with her because she will outrun yon if you don’t. I have been very encouraged and havc actually seen some hope in the last couple ot weeks... I feel the district needs to consider Michelle as the interim superintendent.” luitcr in the meeting, when the board dis­ cussed the interim superintendent appoint­ ment. Beck said the board had been looking at several oplions. "We’ve looked at appointing Michelle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We've looked at getting -...".eone t„,m l)x. . action until such tune as we have had the sepMichigan AsMKiaifoo of S‘*o0‘ / 0 a!?n enK’n( In hand, because as long as have interims that can co,ne.in • •• We 'e omitr superintendent was cmplovcd with looked at current or past administrators in the '^y^n left <w his contract, there was realdistrict We've also miked »,hc '"termedlate H■n<> 'vv\"f c<ndd move forward said school district about... getting an adnunistra- : I. as. Wnh that being said, vve really haven't tor from them, possibly ^karing a superin­ shnrt ‘ ? Pl!7UC an-v sbatcgics beyond the tendent, and some other opl’onsini 1,1 ,,n ^ dl’nk ,l in,Pn,dcnt to rush Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed an edu­ n o an arrangement without having taken the cation reform bill which allows ISDs to share hie di igcncc to make sure wc know in our a superintendent with lotid public school dis­ A WC 3rC making <hc right decision . . tricts. hd appointing an acting superintendent “Wc are al a point that all the options are for the short term is prudent and gives us an not available to us now. Wc need a little more ,,\eXp,OfV a” lbc 4xions and time. 1 would like to sec what people have to identify what the costs and benefits of each say.” said Beck. “We talked with lhe ISD; options are and then make an informed deci­ their board doesn’t meet for another week. We sion. couldn’t .so anything with them, even though Gamson said she has spenl lhe past vear vve have had good discussions about doing working closely with Falcon on lhe school some type of superintendent share, until wc improvement and curriculum council. meet with their board ... and they have some 1 m not sure dial on some levels, short­ discussion about that.” term, long-term, intermediate-term ... I diink “We've talked about a multitude of things.” appomtmg Michelle as acting, or interim, said BISD Superintendent Jeff Jennette dur­ docs allow this district to be ready on lime for ing an interview Tuesday. '‘Michelle will be school this year,” she said. “I don’t think this Liking on a multitude of ncw duties and precludes us. while we are doing that to look responsibilities, and we've talked about and make sure that we are both being fair if Hastings hiring one of our staff members, we decide to go with Michelle in a longer who is retiring soon, to lake on the district’s interim situation, that we have a contract with special education duties, or maybe I can share her that is fair and reasonable, that wc have some responsibilities. We’ve talked about a the support in place so we don’t bum her out. variety of collaborative efforts. Conversations ?\nd, that also allows us to look and see if we have been taking place, but it’s very’ prema­ were to work something out with the ISD. ture at this time to say we’ve made any deci­ what would that look like? What would it sions at this time." cost? I think it is important that we do lake lhe Jennette said collaboration between the ISD time to look al all of our options, but I don’t and Hastings Area Schools will be on the agen­ think that means that we can’t go forward da of the ISD board’s next meeting slated for with placing Michelle now, as acting or inter­ 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Aug. 9, at the ISD office, im superintendent, and as a board supporting 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. her every way that we can while that transi­ tions going forward and giving her that opportunity to show us, if we need more proof ... what she is capable of doing. I don’t see “I want people to know that just I that they are necessarily mutually exclusive.” because we don’t agree with | "I’d like to make a motion that we appoint them, doesn’t mean we don’t Michelle the acting temporary superintendent listen to them. I don’t want and we initiate an interim superintendent search," said Hodges. people to think the board ’Die motion was supported by Endsley. doesn’t listen, because we do.” “By law we have to appoint a superintend­ ent,” said Hodges. “Michelle is already the Board President Kevin Beck assistant superintendent; and. just as many people in the district arc doing extras because -—.——------------wc have less staff, she still has her responsi­ bilities ... I would also like to, al the same time, initiate a superintendent search. I think “Our mission is to sene the local school the due diligence that Dan spoke of, the finan­ districts.” said Jennette. “The new education cials are all a significant part of that.” reform law does allow- the ISD superintendent “So what you’re saying is we are still to sene a local district as well, but we have to investigating ..." clarified Beck. decide what is right for Hastings Area "She would lx* lhe acting, temporary super­ Schools. That's the bottom line.” intendent ..." said Hodges, speaking very Beck said lhe board would have a perma­ slowly. nent superintendent search. “I understand that...” said Beck. “That signs things .and ... “There is a season (or superintendent searches. it’s kind of he sdlfl. “Wt‘‘' "All right.” said Beck. would almost have to wail.. we'could put it "And does other things ..." continued out there; but. it's not the typical timing to do Hodges. it during lhe year. It usually happens during “All right..." repeated Beck. the winter We could post the position as soon “And at lhe same time, vve will initiate the as you like: but. we want to make sure that we interim superintendent search because we are are getting the best person for the permanent not starting ...” "All right...” superintendent... I don't think we are looking “A permanent search." said Hodges. at doing that right way. so wc havc to look at “I just want to make sure I understand," an interim ... we are looking at naming, for a said Longstreet. “Acting superintendent, short while, an acting superintendent." Patton said he would like a financial analy­ pending and interim superintendent search?” "If I understand right, acting and interim sis comparing the cost of sharing a superin­ tendent position and changing lhe assistant are semantics — they mean the same thing.” said Beck. superintendent’s contract. “To me. it would make a big difference if it “There are some long-term implications that we probably need to look at in the short was acting or acting pending superintendent term. too. and a lol of them have to deal with search, or acting pending an interim superin­ finances,” said Beck. "My biggest concern is tendent search.” said Longstreet. "Pending an interim superintendent search, that... Michelle has been doing two jobs most of lhe year any way, and 1 appreciate that. My is what I said.” said Hodges, eliciting boos concent though is... her workload. If she con­ from many of those in the audience. "Doing this, vve would have more time to tinues to try to do both roles for the rest of this school year, how do we address that? fully investigate any other options.” said Realizing that we have to make a decision Beck. “I’m going to reiterate the same thing I said tonight, it really has to be on a short-term basis until we have an opportunity to look at before." said Longstreet. “We’ve had months and months to plan this out and do due dili­ this in more detail. “We’ve been ... investigating this, but I gence as far as looking into an interim super­ don’t know we are all the way there to say this intendent position. Now vve are at a time is the person we need for the next year," he where we have a viable candidate who has proven herself — at the very least on an inter­ said. “I have to respectfully disagree...” said Rob im basis — who would be economically Longstreet. “I think, as a board, wc have sat on sound and who can a! the very least take this our hands for so long that we are now in a district through lhe permanent superintendent position where school is going to be starting search. I think the reaction from lhe crowd school in four or five weeks, and we literally (although 1 don’t always agree with the havc equipment — everything you can think crowd) is exactly my frustration and that is I of — in the hallways. We don’t have a leader. don’t think as a board we can. with a serious We don’t have a plan. And. to sit here tonight face, ask the public to wait for more lime for and say that wc need more time to figure that us to make decisions we knew were coming out is a disservice to cverylxxiy. We’ve had down the pipe for months and months and lime to do this for months, and it’s just taken months and expect everyone to do their work and do it with faith in this board ... I can not us this long to get there." After applause from thc audience died vote in favor of that motion.” After the applause died down. Patton asked down. Longstreet continued his comments. if it would be possible to set a time limit on ’’1 think what we’ve heard tonight, and that I have heard, personally. tro,n 10 the interim superintendent post. “Pull a number out of the hat... six months teachers, administrators pv’°P,c 1 haVC known .. | mean. Rob’s right, school starts in less basically all lny iifc nnd (nlst, is that things have been getting done during that lime while than five weeks ... and 1 don’t want to do a temporary' acting and then turn around and we sat on our hands md it’5 bccn done main‘ have to have a search for an interim and then b through the leadership 01 and other people workiiu. with her. ’ he said. “I turn around and have another search for a don’t know uhat morv time we need. I’m m permanent.” said Patton. ”1 don’t see the value in that, when clearly Michelle ... she’s agreement that *e need h> lhrou^h a ful1 been doing two jobs. My concent is the work superintendent search hut "«•* a,so havc ,o open up our doo^ j ,’a very short time, and load that places on her Do I think she could things need to . *u. starting tomorrow easily do the interim jxisition for six months? ntoniing ... In lnv ,.ip5ions with Michelle Yes 1 think there is some additional discus­ and other adminiMr.?o|S |1 believe) that that sion that needs to be held, not only in respect will happen. | qie has a plan io get to her assistant superintendent responsibilities rolling tomorrow. | diink 'vC’ve lakeI> a’1 ll,e but the superintendent's responMbilitics, mne wc need. I’ in good conscience, There's a lot to take care of . . Make her the interim, and wc can revisit in six months... or vote for more tinhJ <ha» ’nne won’t 45 days, whatever the number is." come to anything be itlc- ,n‘)ie delays." T think the way the motion is warded gives Haas said he di«rrtol with Ungstreet. us d certain amount of flexibility and doesn’t "Wc have reai|y been able to take any tic up our hands so a thorough search can be ' done ...” said Haas, eliciting groans, laughter and scoffing from the audience. "Please.” said Beck to the crowd. “The one' thing that I would like .. there are things wc ’ would like to investigate and [the] motion would allow us to do that... we would like to talk to ISD. I don’t set the harm in doing that.' I’m struggling with thinking why dial’s going to be a harm ... if there is a possibility of shar- 1 ing someone, of having the ISD ... one of our ’ great supporters that would assist in certain’ areas, on a temporary basis, I have a tough time thinking that that is not a possibility If that was not an option ... I look at the other options and I don’t sec them as viable, per-’ sonally. But I do sec that as a viable possibil-' ity, and if we Like this option, we can stiff ‘ look at it. It's not anything but saying wc want • to look at another option." "I think, as a board, we have sat on our hands for so long that we are now in a position where school is going to be starting school in four or five weeks, and we literally have equipment — everything you can think of — in the hallways. We don't have a leader. We don’t have a plan. And, to sit here tonight and say that we need more time to figure L .< r , I . ■ , I that out is a disservice to every­ body. We’ve had time to do this | > for months, and it’s just taken us this long to get there." [ . [ Trustee Rob Longstreet t I | ; • 1 H Endsley said she was concerned about Falcon being overworked. “1 have to explain why I supported (the motion]," said Endsley. “1 have a real concern that Michelle is going to bum out on us. And, I would also like to look at the possibility of having the ISD assist us in some way. I am * very concerned of one person try ing to do itn all with lhe amount of energy that I know Michelle would put into it. My reason for al least wanting to look at that option is my con­ cern for her as well as my concern for the dis­ trict ... 1 would like to take the time to make J sure we’re not overburdening a person who' has been doing a very good job for us." Patton once again said die board should 1 have a time frame on the interim superintend-’1 ent search. ' "This interim search thing is open-ended.11 Are we Still going to be doing an interim'' search thing next year at this time?” he asked. “You can sec my concern. And, quite frankly, • we need to be honest with Michelle, too. To say we’re pulling her in as an acting [superin-' (endent) while we do an interim search is norJ fair to her." After applause from the crowd died down. Patton said. “I’m not discounting that we need to look at everything ... but it is unfair lo put ' a leader in a leadership position and not havd* some parameters, and that’s what you are ask­ ing for." “What arc you asking?” said Beck. “I’d say six months, and the interim search ' could start tomorrow." said Patton. "But. give her six months. I think that gets through the start of the school year, get things going and 1 gives her an opportunity to bring forth some ! ideas and thoughts on how she sees this dis- ‘i trict moving forward. She may not be open to } that. But. I think it is just spinning our wheels, and I think we need lo set some parameters." ! When Beck called the question, the una- ; mended motion was passed by a 5-2 vote, | with Patton and Irongstrect dissenting. The vote drew more groans, scoffs and ! jeers from the audience. “Michelle is appointed acting superintendent.; and we w ill do some further due diligence.” said Beck. “Tliis will not be a long-term thing, we w ill make an appointment soon." Beck then again opened lhe floor for com­ ments from the public. This time, comments took on a more emotional and negative lone, j Most were met with applause from lhe crowd. Charlie Boulter, a bus driver with the dis­ trict. was lhe first lo speak. “I would like something clarified: Does the superintendent work for the board, or does lhe board work tor lhe superintendent?” he asked. “The superintendent works for the board." said Beck "Then why are you silting. Gene you made this comment, ‘we couldn’t do nothing until'; lhe su|Krinlendenl ...’ Well, if he works for you. you tell him what to do ... You don’t sit’ back and wait and wait and wait; and that is exactly what you did.” said Boulter referring* lo Satterlee’j» position. “And. now. you have , passed another wait, wait, wait for.this dis- ‘ trict It’s a joke. You people arc making lhe kids, you are making lhe people, you’re mak- ’ ing everybody jum drag. It is sickening. If I were Michelle, I’d tell you guys to stick it and walk out lhe door” After more applause from the audience, he continued. "She’s going to do this next per­ son’s dirty work. She’s a proven thing. Every body in here wants her; but you guys s.jt there, the ones that hired lhe last superintend­ ent, lhe one a lot [of jxioplcl didn’t want, you’re doing this stuff to gel her out of here It’s a bunch of bull. The people want her. Don’t you ever listen to the [K'ople? ...You don’t lis­ ten lo nobody [You say] *We want you’re Continued next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 4. 2011 — Pago 11 From previous page "’r'v"cn"‘ We wan! your M w ° bur wc arc gomg l0 tjo ;H ‘, 111 this, u-eUh.1t. Nit you can have conversXw. You "hop.->mu roiw"£'didulkT‘'ng’i,"■ SB®3®* he ease ... I don t «<lnl ,0 Idanil hard lor the job (hat I do, and I hope that many ol you «ould see that because a lot i .Z.'h " J"''VCty-Vcry >-’,xxl ich<>°'s ■■• K.h ’>V!,UW ol whi>< I saw. I came hen because I got lo be on a team. We had •>'P"-'>tons for Mr. Satterlee. I defended him in Iront ot my staff several times because tha >s what y„u d() _ leader, and 1 did that... 1 conldn’l after a cert.ini point because of some things that hap"o" havc ,o sl«n<l in from of my -tai Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and e-splain to them what happened tonight. How do I tell them we still don’t know where we are going? ... In four weeks when the kids walk in the door, I’ve got to know where ue re going because they want to know where we are going. I think we missed an opportunity tonight. Sitting next to you is a person that works hard lor you — harder than you know ...” said Sedlar. We ve already stepped up and said, ‘Michelle, we are going to help you.’ We did that this sear. Ask my staff: they will tell yju ... Please listen to the people who are on the front lines with her ... I stand for Michelle Falcon and you as a board of education, I sup­ port you all... and I will continue iodo that... but. please support us, too." Resident Dave Seidl said he attended inter­ views for the district's last superintendent search, which resulted in Satterlee assuming lhe district’s helm. . “All three candidates were less than outstand­ ing, lo say the least.” Seidl said. “I think you probably picked the best of the three. What makes you think we’re going to have some tremendous group of new candidates coming in who arc going to be so vastly superior'? “1 know my wife has been very enthusias­ tic ... she’s been at school almost every day this whole summer, primarily because of Michelle,” said Seidl. “1 just don’t even know how you can even think of looking further than her ... Yes. you have to be thinking of these other things ... But why not give her a chance — nine months, a school year — as an interim, not an assistant interim: that’s a slap in the face. 1 think she deserves a lot better than that just for what she hxs already done ... She has done so much. “It would make so much difference for the whole community.” Seidl continued, “a chance for everybody to be excited about school instead of being drug down the way we have been this last year. Nine months isn’t forever, but it is certainly is chance for her. I don’t know if she’ll bum herself out... every­ body is willing to help. Hire her a secretary. 1 just think you are making a real serious mis­ take. Nothings says Michelle has to stay here. We’re all assuming she’s going to be here if wc want her and can’t find somebody else. She’s just too good, somebody is going to snatch her up, and we’re going to be sitting, looking at three candidates like we had last time.” i “I think it’s time this board got back to educating children, and this is certainly a step in that direction.” . Trustee Dan Patton | ----—---- --Angela Stanton, a kindergarten teacher at Northeastern Elementary was next to speak. “I’m here to talk as a parent right now, she said. "I feel we. as parents, have been very patient with the board in dealing with the .superintendent’s issues.that have finally been resolved tonight. But. now that that issue has been dealt with, please, stop looking at what we could be doing in lhe future. StopHooking al what might happen, and look at what we are doing: what our students are ge t ng this year due lo the new leaders ip vve ‘ ’ have momentum. Our students are ex x ne c ^ti^^ieade.ship.mrehiidren ^r^FUemenUrr1^"-^1 support on anything non. the teachers, the u Uuij. lhe maintenance. J ( |rill,s|K)l1a. y()U ;n)d pt)W guys have an easy )d >ou re going to wait J n . Rj ( shanllg in a meeting that you ^",re -han a - su|ierintendenl. *c shared vujrerintenden'. system deserves moi ' Area Schools sU|KrinIfndent. Why should wc have lo settle for 20 percent. 30 percent. 50 percent superintendent? “I am very disappointed that the board asked for support, they asked lor comments, they ask for our input, but you don’t listen," continued Schneiderhan. “You have not heard one negative thing in the public forum about Michelle — yet the board votes not to support her. 1 am very disappointed in that.” Parent Kristen Cove pointed out that, so far, many teachers and administrators had spoken in support of Falcon, but not parents. “I havc had the pleasure of working very closely with her over the last school year, and she has done marvelous things to empower parents in this district,” said Cove. “If some­ one comes lo her with a question, .she takes the time to answer it — and not just a fluff answer. She really digs and gives them a good solid answer and her follow-through is tremendous. She genuinely cares about the parents in this district because she knows that if the parents don’t havc the tools they need to reinforce what is going on during the school day, bad things happen. “I think Michelle a has been a fabulous asset for this.district, and I am really disap­ pointed.” said Cove. “If I were Michelle, 1 would feel greatly insulted by the ‘temporary interim, acting,’ — whatever you want to call it. She desencs a chance; she has more than earned it. She has kept this school afloat this entire year, and she genuinely deserves a chance to show' us what she’s got. I think if the motion were worded. ‘Michelle Falcon, acting superintendent while you conduct a permanent superintendent search,’ I think wc would all feel differently. But, you’re saying she’s an interim while you conduct an interim search. It’s just insulting. It’s insulting to all of us who have helped mold this district this year and who support her and need her lead­ ership. Honestly, like Mr. Schneiderhan said, she is not obligated to stay here ... I really hope that she docs stay. I really hope that she doesn’t take this personally and that she con­ tinues all of the good work she’s done the last year.” “It is because of Michelle [Falcon] — in spite of everything else that went around — that a lot of people in this room got up and kept coming to work.” i Teacher and HEA I President Wendi McCausey I Central Elementary teacher Marianne Seidl asked if the board could amend or change lhe decision it had made regarding Falcon. “1 think the crowd has given you that indi­ cation and. honestly, it is the community that you serve,” she said. “Absolutely, and wc are still in open session and a motion could be made.” said Beck. Boulter agreed with Seidl. “I’d like to see it done right now before you go because ... Mike Schneiderhan said it best — you ask for support. We give you support. She’s got all the support in the world, and now you just cuffed her in the face. It’s wrong. It’s terribly wrong. It’s an insult and you need to change it and make it right, now." Parent Angela Thornburgh told the board she had “felt a wave of goodness" when she walked in to the meeting because of the sense that things were changing. “Then, at the end of that motion and the vote, that little bit of goodness just kind of went away. We’re right back where we were again," said Thornburgh. “1 don’t know Michelle personally. I’ve heard good things about her... What I do hear is you have peo­ ple who work for you, who are employed by this district, in every area ... they are a team behind her. And. if you have team of people behind someone who feels good about some­ one and that someone makes them feel good about what they are doing, why wouldn’t you at least want to give them a chance? She will inspire them, and they will do more good things for our kids, and that’s really the bot­ tom line for me." McCausey asked the board to give Falcon a chance to speak for herself and asked the board to tell those in attendance why they did­ n’t feel Falcon is “the right fit, right now." Beck said the next item on the agenda was comments from the board and members of the board, and Falcon would have the opportuni­ ty to speak. Later HEA Vice President Mike McCann asked the board why Falcon’s interim appointment was temporary. ” Is the purpose in that to find a reason not to pick Michelle?” asked McCann. “If the answer is yes, why? And, if the answer is yes, that just seems really disingenuous." "I’ll answer that one now," said Beck. “That is not the point... That is not it at all." Parent and Star Elementary Principal Amy Tebo said the board had reasons for still want­ ing to look for an interim superintendent. "I’ve heard different comments from dif­ ferent people ... that maybe communication between lhe board and Michelle hasn’t always been the best. Or, that there are some other issues, she doesn’t have the background or different things,” Tebo told the board. “But. my question is this... if you’ve got information about Michelle, where did you get dial infor­ mation? Because, if you got it from our past superintendent, he was extremely intimidated by his co partner ... I know for a fact that he didn’t always tell us lhe truth ... So, if he told "Our mission is the local school d* tsThe new educaboj1 s Orm law does allow superintendent to ®a local district as Wlh Du we have to decide> whai ls right for Hastings Schools. That s the Dottom line.” BISD supedntendent jeff Jennette you things, maybe you ta- or dig - or find out if those thing >u hear really happened. Where did you hat information and how did it come to r District vice president ot rood scrvicc Vjcki Green agreed with previo j^Ca^’rs that the board had plenty of l>n,c Vcsltgatc inter­ im options and that it net e ° move forward in order to be prepared or the upcoming school year. , . “Are you willing to »akt Inc Chancc tonight and watch her walk out the door and then wc have no superintendent, no acting superin­ tendent?” she asked. Do wc have the money to keep searching? Do ,av^ the money to wail? Do have the money to bring in a part­ time superintendent to consolidate? Like someone else said, our district desencs a full­ time superintendent.’ Hastings High School teacher Dora Leonard said Falcon has provided muchneeded and stable leadership for the district. “It hxs been too many years, as a teacher, feeling like we’re just floundering, that we’re drowning.” she said. ’ We as teachers are craving solid, stable leadership; so please give it to us. That’s all we want. "It’s been very difficult to be a teacher in a classroom and work you hardest knowing there are people above you that don’t know your name, that don’t know your department, that send you birthday cards with the wrong job description ... It's been embarrassing. It’s been hard," said Leonard. “We want solid, stable leadership, and we deserve it; please give it to us. Resident Jill VanZyl. who is an elementary teacher in lhe Lakcwixxi School District, where Falcon previously worked, spoke in support of Falcon. “As a professional and having Michelle as a leader at one time - she was my principal at one time, and she w$> our curriculum direc­ tor — and she was said VanZyl. "She knows the rules. She follows things by the book. She knows what is required of all of us. “Her job is not an easy job, and she is ready to lake this one. I feel it will be a real disserv­ ice lo this district if you do not allow her to that." said VanZyl. “She has grabbed the bull by the horns, and she is leading Hastings in the right direction. Please, give her lhe opportuni­ ty to lead us where we need to go." Hoke said if board members took the time to look at what Falcon has accomplished in lhe previous nine months, they would discov­ er that her achievements have been phenome­ nal. Middle school secretary Katie Winick became emotional as she expressed her frus­ trations with rising insurance costs, stagnant wages and decreased office staffing. She also spoke in support of Falcon. "She said, ‘Please, I need you. When I am given the go, I need a team. Here is my list’ — typed pages of lists of things that need to get done and some of these things are next April, May. June. July, based on our budget.. She has a plan ... We’ve got to go with this. We have to think futuristically ..." Winick said Falcon told her that she may have to make tough decisions, but she would do what is best for the district and lake it into the future. "Sometimes 1 think you guys have a thing because you are scared,” said Winick to lhe board. "I’ve been in this office with this woman (Falcon], and you have to watch what you say because she turns around and takes care of the problem right there. There is no, ’Okay, well thank you for bringing that lo my attention She lakes care of the problem right then and there. "She said there are hard decisions coming down the line and decisions that need lo be made,” said Winick. She’s going to make them ... and maybe you guys are afraid lo back her up on these hard decisions... our dis­ trict is in dire straits. We need some leader­ ship. If you can’t make a decision, get off the board." The board and Falcon had a chance lo give their final comments. Longstreet and Beck were the only board members to offer further comments. "Ever since Donna arid I have been on this board, it seems like it has been one major issue after another," said Longstreet. "Perhaps >1 was like that before on the board, I don’t think it was ... But, lhe thing 1 have seen con­ sistently from this board that 1 am not proud °f is inaction. And, Gene, with all due respect. didn’t need to wail until Rich agreed to leave. We wailed because the board decided to Wait, to see w hat would happen, and this is where we arc at now. As Mr. Schneiderhan said, we have no-brainer sitting in front of us, and yet we still make tMonc difficult. And, I begin to wonder why I u,n Gn this board and "hat we are doing. : "I know everyIxxly on this board has the s«.hrx)| district's best interest at heart, but, 1 just don’t understand what it is we continual­ ly ‘lo by delaying decision-making to the point where wc then don’t have any choices,” Ixinpstreet said. "We put ourselves in this position every time. I don’t want to be a part of something like that." I don’t think we are not doing anything," said Beck. "We did just pass part of what we’ve been working on — a separation agreement with Mr. Satterlee ... Ihis is a meeting we ''houldn’t be having, h shouldn’t come to this. "Many people said that Michelle should be • ■• unhappy with the results here. I’ve talked with Michelle Several times," he said “I guess, as a board, making sure we arc going through lhe proper steps on everything with this issue is not acting without concern for the district, h is not inaction. We did name Michelle interim superintendent.” Beck said "temporary, acting, interim superintendent" or "interim superintendent" is just a matter of semantics. He added that the board wanted to investi­ gate all of its options for the interim supervisor. And, while they had talked to people about options before Satterlee signed the separation agreement, they couldn’t do anything defini­ tive until the separation was official. “I .see us moving forward with this," said Beck. ‘Tin happy that Michelle is going lo be the acting superintendent. We will continue to gel things done in the district, and we will move on this quickly.” "I’ve never been so humbled in my life xs 1 am tonight," said Falcon of all those who spoke on her behalf. "Thank you, every single one of you, for believing in me. following me and doing every tiling I have asked you to do and more. It is very unfortunate that the peo­ ple sitting up here don’t recognize that ... They don’t work with us day to day, and that is not their fault. Il is not their job. Their job is to oversee and hopefully see some results." Falcon said she had demonstrated improved student achievement scores at Ixtkewood Pewamo Westphalia. “From the bus drivers lo the superinten­ dent's office. I believe you all hold each other . as accountable as I hold you. Ir is just a mutu­ al-respect thing,” said Falcon. “ And. 1 am so very humbled to each and every one of you who spoke on my behalf tonight. And. those of you who didn’t, it’s okay. I did not want this to be a Michelle campaign ... I asked a lot of people not to get up: it was not my inten­ tion. “From being here a year. 20 people stood up and gave specific examples of what we have been able lo do." said Falcon. “Board members, you elected me lo do a job tonight, and 1 plan on doing it. 1 plan on communicat­ ing, like I always do, and hopefully you will see it is step in the right direction. I am not going to change. I will always be transparent and work for you and work with you; and, if I didn’t have your support, we w ouldn’t be able to do the things we have done in a year because it’s not about me.” “We’ll work it out." she concluded. “I am happy we can move forward, and 1 think that the board knows wc have a lot of planning to do. I’ve asked all of you and tomorrow morn­ ing I am calling you and rallying lhe troops because we have lo divide and conquer all of these things. Wednesday afternoon after the technology training. I need ail the teachers ... 1 need all of you ... because we havc a lol to do in a short period lime to open school.” The board went into closed session lo dis­ cuss a proposed settlement to the ULP claim filed on lhe HEA’s behalf. After the board returned to open session. Beck said the pro­ posal would be an action item on the agenda of lhe next regular board of education meet­ ing. which is slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St. DEAD DEER, continued from page 1 month, so this is a budgetary matter ... There is no money needed right now." Nevins said he a could put up with the dead deer along roads for another three weeks until lhe program resumes in September. From January' to April of this year, the deer carcass pick-up cost SWOC approximately $6.0(X). 'l he committee had originally budget­ ed S20.CX) for the entire year before deciding suspend the program for the summer, leaving $ 14.1)0 in its budget for dead deer pick up for the rest of the year. Houtman said if the SWOC really thinks it will need money next year for recycling, it needs to submit a request for that, xs well. "We can deal with that now if you have some forecast,” he said. ‘This is not a matter of not having money to pick up deer. This is a matter of < not being willing to pick up | deer. It’s not a matter of money; they got money. They won’t do it.” Jack Miner I Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick said the deer removal program is an important quality of life issue because Barry is a “destination county." and with lhe amount of traffic, it is important lo maintain lhe integrity through the pick-up program, recycling and hazardous waste collections. “They are all very important to this county, and I think the citizens havc grown to appre­ ciate them." he said. "Let’s lake lhe next step and see what we need to do ... to keep that going.” Resident Jack Miner disagreed with Fiala that SWOC was facing dwindling finances. He said when he served on the committee two years, the fund balance was a $!(X),000. "As of the first of this year, the fund bal­ ance was $120,055. That is not a declining balance; that’s up about $10,000 a year," he said. “Frank, you have had so far this year $41,290.36 income. Can you tell us how much more income you expect to have this year? Of that income, you have spent $22,050.89, which gives you about $19,000 this year that hasn’t been spent. •‘This is not a matter of not having money to pick up deer.” said Miner. “ This is a matter of not being willing to pick up deer, it s not a matter of money; they got money. They won’t do it.” "God forbid if we are all fiscally responsi­ ble in our departments." said Lyons. Fiala said the SWOC was in the process ot finalizing its budget and had submitted it to the county administrator. Michael Brown. Houtman asked Fiala if SWOC’s budgetary forecast would also include funding for recy­ cling. . Fiala said K appears it will cost SWOC appwMmatdy $15,000 for a study on ivey- cling. “Recycling, we need to put some teeth into that, and wc need some outside help, in my opinion, not everyone agrees with that on the committee" said Fiala. VanNortwick asked if the recycling pro­ gram would have potential to become a money-maker. Fiala said he did not believe it would. In other business, the commissioners rco ommended approval of the following durinft its next regular meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Jliesday, Aug. 9: • Trial court position reclxssifications as requested by Trial Court Administrator Bob Nida: deputy administrator of lhe family division/Friend of the Court moves from salary grade 12 to 13; creation of the position of deputy court administrator of the criminal/civil division and the elimination of lhe divisional administrator for avil.'crimlnal division, established as salary grade 13; elim­ ination of the probate register position; cre­ ation of attorney referee/magistrate and pro­ bate register created with newly established salary grade of 15; salary grade of 14 for the attorney magistrate referee and deputy pro­ bate register and elimination of the district court magistrate position; and approval of Non-Attomey Magistrates Timothy McMahon and Ines Straube. • A request from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for up to S16,550 from the divert­ ed felons fund to upgrade its ID Networks Live Scan fingerprinting system. • Renewal of the agreement between BarryCounty and Professional Benefits Services Inc. of Grand Rapids, effective Sept. 1, through Aug. 31. 2012, for short-term liabili­ ty administration and authorization for the county administrator to sign it. • Renewal of the liability, vehicle, physical damage and property crime insurance cover­ age through lhe Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority from July I of this year through July 1. 2012. in the amount of $310,546 and to authorize the member repre­ sentative to sign it. • A budget amendment that increases general fund revenue and expenditure budgets by $143,285. Per lhe recommendation in the financial and business review of the Animal Control Department performed by Walker, Fluke and Sheldon, a new revenue line item has been added to the general fund to track money received from customers for rabies vaccinations for animals purchased. This money, estimated al $6,700 for 2011, will be paid out in equal amount through the expen­ diture budget to pay veterinarian fees. The remaining revenue budget increase of $136,585 represents a reimbursement of $117,619 from lhe county’s liability and property insurance ixrlicy and an increase in lhe amount that lhe county can transfer in from the revenue sharing fund for 2011 of $18,966. On lhe general fund expenditure side, the amendment transfers $ 136,585 to the health insurance fund to partially fund the county’s 2011 general hind liability of $142,065. The amendment also amends the special revenue fund budget for the airport and amends the health insurance lund revenue and expenditure budgets related to lhe transfer in for liability to account for current retiree health insurance and reimbursement costs. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads ft �Page 12 - Thursday August 4. 2011 - fbo Hastings B.innci LEGALHOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN A SHERMAN. P.O. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 246-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is he^by provided to Barbara E Schwab and Roger Schwab, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter ’Borrower*) reganlmg the P'cpcrty known as 307 NORTH MAIN STREET. WOODLAND. Ml 40897 that the mortgage is in default The Borrower has lhe nght to request a meeting with the mortgage ho'dor or mortgage ser­ vicer through its designated agent, Schne derman & Sherman. P.C. ('Designated Agent’). 23939 Research Drive, Suite 300. Farmington Hills. Michigan 46335.240-539-7400 (Vet). 248 539-7401 (Fax), email. desianatedagenU?sspcleqal.com. Barbara E Schwab and Roger Schwab also hasftave the ngb: to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ('MSHDA') at its website www.michigtn.gov/rnshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). It Borrowers) requests a meeting, no foreclosure pioceed ng wifi be commenced until the exptration ol 90 days from the date Notice was marled to the Borrower (s) pur­ suant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4-154. Pub’.c Act 30 of 2009 If Designated Agent and Bcrrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrowcr(s) ab de by the terms of the mod tied mortgage. Bonower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar uf Michigan Lawycr Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: August 4. 2011 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC. 23930 Research Drive. Suite 300 Famiington H. ’s. M'ch gan 48335 nv.s-w OneTimnPubNotico AS‘A^BT cj^DEBT AND ARE ATTEMPTING T° COLLECT A DEB any INFORMATION OBTAINED 'L FOR that PURPOSE NO IFYU2^362 YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY W Elkins, a marned woman, and Jo thQ ma! band have defaulted on a N ortgag properly known as. 6190 Marsh Road.h<nb^le. Ml 49344 This Notice .s to inform you * the right to request a meeting 'beJ°S holder or mortgage servicer. The Real Es.aro Default Group of Wo’tman. Wemberg & Rds Co. L PA has been designated by them as the perso to con-tact who has authority to determiner you e>, gibil>ty for a mortgage modification. Coticen Elkm and John Etfons may contact a housing « by visiting lhe Michigan Slate Housing Development AuthoHt/s (MSHDA) webs-to at wwwmichigan.gov/mshda or by calling I o Michigan State Housing Devofopmont Au,h°rt* a’ (866) 946-7432. That <f Co'leen Elkins and John Elkins request a meeting with the person designat­ ed above, within 14 days, foreclosure proceed ngs will not commence until 90 days after the da e a notice was mailed to them. That if Colleen Eitans and John Elkins and the designated person roach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not bo fore-closed if Colleen Elkins and John Elkrns abide by the terms of the agree­ ment. Colleen Elkins and John Elkins have the right to contact an attor-ney. You may contact lhe State Bar of M.ch'gan Lawyer referral service (600) 968­ 0738. Dated: August 4. 2011 By: Michael I. Rich (P­ 41930) Attorney for Weltman, Weinberg & Rds Co.. L.P.A . 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200S Troy. 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Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as the Borrowers 'Contact Person" with authority to make agree­ ments lo moo fy mortgage obligations under MCL sections 600 32C5b and 600 3205c. Your Contact Person is Heidi Mi’ler. She can be reached at (269) 945-9551. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar ol Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (600) 960-0733 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority’s websde at http:// www.michigan.gov;mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at (866) 946­ 7432 If the Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 2, 2011, foreclosure proceedings wi'l not be commenced until 90 days after August 2, 2011. It the Borrower and lhe Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms of the agreement are fulfilled, your mortgago Will not be foreclosed upon. Dated. August 4. 2011 Brach A. Gress Mortgage Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. State St. Atma. Ml 48801 (989)466-3145 orow Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Y/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, il any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L. Pnce. a married man and Erica Price, his wife, orig­ inal mortgagees), to The Provident Bank dba Provident Consumer Financial Services, an Ohio Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2000. and recorded on February 9. 2000 in instalment 1040977, and modified by Affidavit or Oder record­ ed on Apr,; 1, 2002 in instrument 1077493. and mod.fied by Affidavit or Order recorded on June 28, 2002 in instrument 1083024, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, solely in its capacity as Trustee, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated March 1. 2000, Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Senes 2000-1 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, cn which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two and 30'100 Dollars (S91.672 30), including Interest a! 7.4% pur annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is lie'eby gwen trial said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or come part of them. at pubhc vendue, at lhe place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on August 25 2011 Sa d premises are situated in Township ol Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as The Soutn 920 feet of tho West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14. Town 1 North. Rango 8 West. Darr/ County, M.chiqan, excepting therefrom Lhe West 620 feet. Also. excepting the East 350 feut thereof. The redemption pt.nod shall be 12 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined .aban­ doned m acco’dance with MCI A 600.3241a. ;n wh:ch case tho redemption ponod shall be 30 days from tne date of such sale Dated; July 28. 2011 For more information, pieaae call FC J 1240) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hihs. Michigan 40334-2525 File M209247F03 «»«.’ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Thomas A. Beauchamp, and Mo’iy K. Beauchamp, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2004. and recorded on August 2. 2004 in instrument 1131779, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of Now, as Trustee for the benefit of Certificateholders of the CWABS Inc., asset-backed Certificates, Series 2004-6 as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgago there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Scvcn and 69'100 Dollars ($91,587.69), including interest ut 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on August 11. 2011. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: The North 112 ol Lots 1186 and 1187 of tho City, former­ ly Village ol Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 14, 2011 For more information, please callFC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #368326F01 niwcai SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by DONALD R. ALLEN and STACEY ALLEN. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (’MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 29, 2009, and recorded on June 4, 2009. in Document No. 200906040005887. and assigned by,said mort­ gagee to FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB, as assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents (S117.225.25), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, lhe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 01.00 PM o'clock, on August 25. 2011 Said prem'ses are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as- THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE FOLLOY/ING DESCRIBED PREMISES: ALL THAT PART OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 31, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE EASTERLY AND WESTERLY HIGHWAY CROSS­ ING AND 1 / 4 SECTION; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 4 LINE 95 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 10 MIN­ UTES WEST 644 FEE THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST 97 FEET TO THE FAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST 624 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEING PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST The redemption penod shaft l>e 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.324la, m whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from mo date of such sale. FOGSTAR BANK. FSB Mnrtgagee/Assignee Scline.derrrum & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hi'ls, Ml 48335 notice pursuant to mcl 600.32053(4) NOTICE r» horobY P'ovided 10 Michele e PflfOi tho borreworr undfor mortgagors (hereinafter 'Borrower') tho-preperty located at 1037 S Broadway R^XTtings. Ml 49058-8518 The Borrb^or has 10 r°9ue51 a meeting wth the monqaoe holder or mortgage servicer. The nqent designs ted py the Mortgago Servicer and/or Mortgage Ho'der to contact and that has authonty to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is Trott & Trott. P.C, 31440 Northwestern HmhwaY. Suite 200. Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 at (240)593-13O1 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting |hc Michigan State Housing Development Autnont/s website or by catting the Michigan State Housing Development Authonty at httpJAvww.michigangoWmshda or nt (866) 946- lf the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated abovo by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor within 14 days from July 29, 2011, foreclosure proceed nqs wi’l not be commenced until 90 days after July 29, 2011. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to mod.fy tho mortgage loan, tho mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the n9hl ,0 con,acl an attorney. The telephone number of tho State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (000) 968­ 0738. ’ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL DE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date' August 4, 2011 For more information please call; FC C (248) 593-1301* Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 Filo P 378905F01 rrv.nM THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORT­ GAGE SALE • Default has been made in mo condi­ tions of a mortgage made Richard L. Boehmer. an unmarried man, to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc , dated September 29. 2004. and recorded on January 10. 2005, in Document No. 1139981, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of forty eight thousand six and 55/100 dollars ($48.006 55) including interest at 11.75% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w>ll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Bany County,Michigan, at 1;00 o'clock p.m , on Thursday. August25, 2011. Said premises are situated in the City of Bellevue. Barry County. Michigan, and are dtscjbed as: A PARCEL IN NORTHWEST 1 / 4 L>/ SECTION 12. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, COMMENCING ON THE EAST AND WEST 1 /4 LINE 213 80 FEET EAST OF THE WEST 1 / 4 POST. THENCE EAST ALONG EAST AND WEST 11A LINE 271.75 FEET. THENCE NORTH AT RIGHT ANGLE WITH EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE 212 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH EAST AND WEST 1 I 4 LINE 271.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 212 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING AND ALL IMPROVE­ MENTS THEREON INCLUDING A 1991 LAKE­ SIDE MANUFACTURED HOUSING UNIT BEAR­ ING SERIAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 11239962. PARCEL ID; 08-01-012-002-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 or MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCLA 600.324la(c), whichever is later. Dated; July 19. 2010 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., assignee ot Mortgagee Richard A. Green. Attorneys, 705 S. Main St.. Ste 270 Plymouth, Ml 48170 (734) 335-6032 FIRST PUBLICATION 7/21/11 nw«n» NOIlCEJJEMQBIGiAGtfQBEGLQSUBEJSALE Be advised that tho Mortgage mado on January 14, 2010 by Seth H. Higbee a?k/a Seth Howard Higbee, a single man. as Mortgagor to American Farm Mortgago Company. Inc., as Mortgagee, for property legally dosenbed as: Lind situated in lhe Township of Hastings, County of Bany. State of Michigan and is more par­ ticularly described as follows: The North 368 foot of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, except commencing ot Northwest corner of tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, for place of beginning, thence East 200 feet, thence South 345.5 foei, thence West 200 feet, Ihonco North 345.5 feet to tne place of beginning of this exception. is in default. The Mortgage was recorded on January 15. 2010 in tho ot,ico of the r®9ister of deeds for Barry County, Michigan at 201001190000512 The principal amount claimed to be due and unpaid on the dale of this notice is Eighty Seven Thousand two Hundred Forty Nine and 44/100 ($8704944). Plus interest in the amount of Six Thousnid Eight Hundred Thirty Six and 86/100 ($6 836 0G) forced pay charges in the mount of $196 60 attorney fees and taxable costs m tho amount of’ Four Thousand Fifty Four and 35/100 (S4.054.35) anA unpaid property taxes. A bwsuit has been instituted to recover the debt. Case No 10-639-rk Rnrry County Circuit Coun, and Q Judgment of Fomdosure dated June 22. 2011 bas been Notice is now «iven that on Thursday. August 10. 2011 at 11 00 oi^k in tbo forenoon a! the North Door of the Barry county Courthouse in tho City of Hastings, Mich^Ze wi'l be offered for sale «nd so-d to lh0 & *';dcr. al public sale, for the purpose cf satis&15 amounts due and unpa.d on tho mortnaae 1 L with the legal costs and charges of " Merest and reasonable attorney fo03 ‘ nc ud','9 Qnd pure.uant to the What happens to water when we're done with it? Most people don't think about what happens to water after it goes down a drain and out of the house. by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Out of sight, out of mind. What many folks can’t see. they can indeed overlook. And all too many Americans hast never seen what happens to the water that flows down lhe kitchen sink and out of lhe house. But with each load of laundry or flush of a toilet, we create wastewater that’s mingled together and heads toward treatment plants. The average American generates 100 gallons of wastewater per day. While ifs natural to think that sewage water is icky, it's also a fact that sewage is natural — and it’s even interesting from a biological point of view. I’ve toured a couple of sewage treatment plants, and I’ve taken college students through one of them As a geologist. I have long noted that such facilities are typically built on floodplains. Thai’s partly so sewage can flow by the force of gravity down to them from surrounding homes and schools, and partly because their large pools for processing water require flat areas. Of course, when a river floods, the sewage treatment plant can be inundated, one of the greatest disadvantages to putting them in floodplains. Treatment plants start to process sewage by blowing air bubbles through il. Oxygen in the bubbles helps sewage decay, an important first step in treatment. Sewage next enters tanks where sedi­ ment or sludge can accumulate on lhe bot­ tom and scum on the top. The sludge is processed in tanks called digesters. The area around the digesters is often the smelliest part of the plant. (And I do mean pungent.) Digesters use heat and bacteria lo break down the fundamental essence of our waste. One goal is to get rid of microor­ ganisms that could cause disease. Solids that emerge from the digesters are often sent to landfills but are sometimes used as fertilizer. Another product of treatment plants is methane gas created in the digesters. Methane is the main ingredient of what the utility company sells as ’'natural gas.” A few treatment plants make use of the methane, burning il for heat or to generate electricity. The liquid pinion of wastew ater is often filtered through sand. This helps gel rid of bacteria and fine solid particles still linger­ ing in the water. In some places, carbon fil­ lration is used, a step that helps remove fine organic particles. Finally, chlorine is often added lo kill remaining microorgan­ isms. Those of us who exercise in swimming pools and inadvertently snort chlorine up our noses know that it’s a serious chemi­ cal. So all remnants of chlorine in the water must be neutralized before the Ireafcd water flows into a river. If you want an indtxir toilet where you don’t have a hookup to a municipal waste­ water system, you can create your own lit­ tle disposal system in the form of a septic tank. Inside lhe lank are bacteria that can live without oxygen. Septic systems are far from perfect, but they do help break down sewage. Waler flows from the tank out under the soil, usually via a bed of gravel. For the non-traditional. it's also possible to have indoor convenience with what’s called a composting toilet. I had such a toi­ let for several years in a travel trailer, and it worked well for me. I had quite an ani­ mated conversation about that toilet at a sewage treatment plant one day. The super­ visor of the plant and 1 both shared an interest in how sewage is broken down by microorganisms. (You meet good people at treatment plants.) Lately, my water bill roughly doubled and yours may have, too. What’s at issue is better handling of stormwater nm-ofT from streets and parking lots. Such water con­ tains oil and the like, at least in trace amounts. As you wash a greasy frying pan tonight or start a load of laundry, take just a moment to consider that the water that leaves your home goes back to lhe Earth. We face different choices about water treatment, but the condition water is in when it reaches local rivers is our ulti­ mately our responsibility. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native uj the rural Northwest, was trained as a geolo­ gist at Princeton and Harvard universities. I allow her online at rtK'kdoc.wsu.edu and on Twitter ^ KockDocWSU. This column N a service oj the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences al Washington State Universitv. See us for color copies, : one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs ’erms of r.a-d mentioned ubnv he lands and property 9 9 iJnnth of the redemption w' «">Uni,ed S,AaWS Ajjwnca a«..,An’on’hhs± fOT> Service Agency and shall be 6 m tho Defendant. Higbee s^ HoSthuS^‘e *>d all other parties Srun descnbed 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Date- June 29 Itateup 4' rEA!)V' PLLC Located in the gray barn Mcnl0l!.'M'SI'O'1 I7*') PRINTING PLUS rrjwv.i �The Hastings Banner -- Thursday, August 4. 2011 - Pag? 13 ■ thkhrm IS'"debt cou'^!?AUre Sa,e ATtEMPT- : ING TO COLLECT A nfr?YLAK.^r0R I thenumder?S~'™ be deroi ° thc bid nmouht »<*• MOPTr Ar>\-J3.1 Mle’ P,us interest. the condttioir of imn r f>efauti has been made in A Married £T by M‘lr* ConnorHusband m2 *’’d Rflnda" Ccnnor* Her Electronic Roq^Mt-onq^0^3!' ,0 Mortgage Mav 14 ?>‘rwv*Ki!LSy*’’enis' ,nc Mortgagee, s dated in InshumJm ??8077? i<’") May 71• I Morta.no™ to BAC h„7J ' ' a’E19!’«l by said Coun‘rv\vH . u C H ‘ Loans Servicing. L.P. fka aitnS S <Hom° Loans Servicing. LP. as Bitv entmtat ^ <*0cur,'.en!c(j by nn assignment, in 5 Wds' M,cb’9an. on whch mortgage X be due at the date hereof the I avion n9nty Tb')ur’arul C1Qbt Hundred Three and 6 71?° °0! ars ^00,803.91). including interest < — • — » QMifunt ' « of sale contained in said mortand statute in such case mado and pro­ ; >?« ♦ ,>?’lCC ,s given that said mortgage wifi do toroc.cscd by a sajp of the mortgaged premises, . or some p jn of ‘horn, at public vendue, at tho place ,h0 drcu t court withln Barry County, at ; 1:00 PM. on September 1. 2011. * Said Premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as. South 128 feet ol lot 6. Block 8, Ksnfields 2nd Addition, Barry County Records. rcrtcrnPbon period sha’l be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in , which case the redemption period shall be 30 days • from the date of such sale. I Dated: August 4. 2011 j For more information, please call . FC X (248) 593-1302 t Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File A370350F01 Notice of Default find Intent lo Foreclose Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Shawn M. Ricketts and Bambi R Ricketts, the mortgogor(s) and/or borrowor(s) ("Borrower*) on the property located at 1431 Fairview Dr.. Hastings, Ml 49058. given to Commercial Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, successor m Interest to MainStreef Savings Bank, FSB, a Michigan Banking Corporation, whose address Is 301 North Stato Street, A'ma. Michigan, 48801. Notice is hereby provided the Borrower has the right lo request a meeting with tho mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific Individual to act ns the Borrower s "Contact Person’ with authonty to make agree­ ments to modify mortgage obligation?, under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. Your Contact Person is Heidi Miller. She can be reached at (269) at 945-9561 The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar ol Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (800) 968-0738. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan Stato Housing Development Authority's website at http://Www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling tho Michigan Stato Housing Authonty at (866) 946­ 7432. I! lhe Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 2. 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not bo commenced until 90 days after August 2, 2011. If the Borrower and lhe Contact Person roach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms ol the agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage wiil not be foreclosed upon. Dated: August 4, 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgage Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. State St. A'ma. Ml 48801 (989)466-3145 ov»w> i I | i . i । Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale । THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ , ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION . WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ i POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT | THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE | MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be ; rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In j that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ . cd solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Daniel Pago Robrahn. a single man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 6. 2003. and recorded on Juno 18. 2003 in instrument 1106799, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is da-med to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred N.nety and 2 VI00 Dollars ($162,490.21). inc'uding interest at 5.625" - per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and proi vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will I bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged promises, j or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place [ of hold ng the c-rcuit court within Bany County, at j 1:00 PM on August 25, 2011. | Said premises aro situated »n Township of ; Thornapplo, Barry County, Michigan, and are I described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the I Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North. Range | 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County. | Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South » 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 00 degrees I 47 minutes 33 seconds West 1021 86 feet along the East fine of said Southeast 1/4, Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 19 seconds West 540.01 fee! to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 19 seconds West I 338.18 feet: thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes • 42 seconds East 258 0 feet: thence North 89 I degrees 42 minutes 19 seconds East 336 30 feet; j thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 33 seconds i West 258.0 feet to lhe place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deterrnmed aban­ doned in acco'danca with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 28. 2011 For more information, please ca'I. [ FC C (248) 593-1301 I Trott 8 Trott, P C. I Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington HiHs, Michigan 4833-1-2525 I File *367307F01 iletelistini www.TmleMamealty.cofn wjthj fATEB Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith, hts wife, onginal mortgagor(s). to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded on January 11, 2008 in instrument 20080111-0000387, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nme Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four and 18/100 Dollars ($109,154.18), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on August 11. 2011. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 27. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to lhe true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line lo the point cl beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being subject to any easements, restrictions or con­ ditions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such salo. Dated: July 14, 2011 For more information, please callFC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File 0363947FO1 . 2246 BOWLER RD HASTINGS Broadway (M-37)'HmU^ TV<«Z> rMK-47S • On.- Ml n -.*.-?• iwJ ciw ?<00 R Ck Unv &>*>» h-FiortijK© j RCrt •• ' ■' • - MARK POLL ctu M»>cr< gx 524 PRIVATE MOLLY DR, HASTINGS 4943 'I mitch poll Cell BRENT VAN BUREN H <>intr <aa> om HEOUCEDMWO FtoC jr V.t MLS Eft Local U-.d.r./fT? (k>r.-1 to- I '*Hf. C4 U4»/ * U tw I xXh F-U bMt tot • * 1-269-945-0514 -.--■K's:- Regular July 13. ?0 ,t Supervisor J Stonebumor called order at 7.00 p.m. Stonebumer r, , Present Supervisor J Tfu^r Ctctk j Owens. Treasurer K McG J R Goebel, and Trustee J Grundy. A. ' 'a*i Attorney Ken Sparks Absent: None ... Also present 73 Pledge of allegiance and« rl.. of s^ence lor our troops. tovised Agenda was approved a Minutes wore presented t the BOaf(J and and approved. . _ Correspondence was 9,ve Commissioners' report gf'y Public Comments receiver­ Parks report given. Fire Departments report • Pjtted on h!e Approved paying Da^y ppH'P $3.046 00 which $764.00 was labor for uph & $2,282.00 charges for Hickory Corners. Approved tho application Charles Smith, to be a member ot thc Pme Lake ire Department as a firefighter, pending an approved phys.i^, cxafn Police Department report wap aceq on Wo Supervisor Report was received. Treasurer Report was received. • Clerk Report was received. Approve to pay Townsh’P &' s for $55,360.87. Approved PA116 Applications 2011-09. 2011-10, 2011-11 Increase budget l.ne item 225-000-814-00 by S2.600.00 lor Cnbomba treatment in Upper Crooked Lake. Approved Resolution to tentatively declare its Intent to make a road improvement within the fol­ lowing desenbed area as SOUTH CROOKED LAKE DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 11-1. Authorized Supervisor Stoneburner and Attorney Sparks to create a form that more than 50% ol a plat's lot owners can use to request the Townsh.p Board to consider implementing a lake ordinance for their specific plat; the form is to be made avail­ able to the public in the next 30 days. Approved ordinance amending Prairieville Township ordinance no. 138 Cost Recovery. 4 or more false alarms in Section E, utilize F in 2nd pro­ posal within 12 months. Discussed BPH meeting that is scheduled July 25,2011. Public comments were received. Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 9 30 p m. Submitted by: Jill Owens. Clerk Attested to by Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. P.C MAY BEA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Mortgage Sale - Default has beenojada in Uia.cp^'^sujLacartain.tnortgaqo made by James F. and Carol A Holtman, Husband and Wife to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nomi­ nee for Flagstar Bank FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 20. 2006, and recorded on January 2, 2007, as Document Number 1174486. Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to THE BANK OF NEV/ YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI­ CATES. 2007-2 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Four Hundred TwentyOne and 34/100 ($240,421.34) including interest at the rale of 8.90000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venuo, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Bany County, where the prem­ ises to be sold or somo part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on August 25. 2011 Said premises aro situated in tho Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTH 440 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE WEST 327 FEET TO A POINT 993 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHV/EST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 1320 FEET; THENCE WEST 331 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1320 FEET; THENCE EAST 331 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETH­ ER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE NON­ EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOS­ ES, DESCRIBED AS; THE WEST 66 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; THENCE WEST 327 FEET TO A POINT 993 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 1320 FEET, THENCE WEST 331 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1320 FEET; THENCE EAST 331 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE NORTH 220 FEET THEREOF. Commonly known as: 1624 OSBORNE RD The redemption period shall be 12.00 months from the date ol such un'ess determined abandoned in accordance MCL 600.3241u, in case the redemption Period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice. whichever is later. Dated: July 28.2011 Randa’ls Mnier & Associates. PC. Attorneys for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEV/ York NOT IN •TS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOI ELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT Of the CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABs INC . ASSFTEJACKED CERTIFICATES. 2007-2 43252 Woodward Avenue. Sude 160 Bi°ornliei(i Hills Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 Co*O No ’OMI03507-1 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL DE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m tho conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl! Stamm and Lynden Stamm, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as norn.nce for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 6. 2005 and recorded July 8. 2005 in Instrument Number 1149160, Bany County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment There is claimed to be duo at tho dale hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 52/100 Dollars ($97,150.52) including interest at 4.82% per ennum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is heruby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on AUGUST 11,2011 Said premises am located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County. Miclvgan. and are described asParcel located in the Township of Carlton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to-wit: Lots 4, 5 and 6 o! Gaskill’s Plat, accord.ng to the recorded Piat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo,.unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited so'ely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. * Dated. July 14,2011 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Filo No. 241.1917 Mriow Notice of Foreclosure Sale THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgago mado by Roberto and Lynda Reyna of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagors, unto Consumers Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated the 18th day ol April, 2008. and recorded in tho office ol tho Register ol Deed for lhe County o! Barry and State of Michigan on the 1st day ol May, 2008, in Uber 20080501-0004713 of Barry County Records, on Pages 1-8, on which mortgago there is claimed to be duo and unpaid, at the date ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $200,917.14. And no suit or proceeding at lav; or in equity have been instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ol tho power ol sale contained in said morttoagoi and pursuant-to. the-statute of the Stale ot Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. August 18. 2011. at 1 00 p m. local time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to tho highest bidder or bidders, for cash at thc Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, that being tho place where tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold, of tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 5.75% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including lhe attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by thc undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, and desenbed as fol­ lows: That part of lhe East 1/2 ol tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. desenbed as: Commencing at tho South 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 89 degrees 52' 16’ West 1319 51 feet along tho South tine of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 34' 58-' West 230.0 feet along tho West Imo ol said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 to tho point ol beginning; lhenco North 00 degrees 34' 58* West 230 0 feot along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 52’ 16* East 210 0 feel; thence South 00 degrees 34' 58’ East 230 feet, thence North 69 degrees 52' 16* West 210.0 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at tho South 1/4 corner of Section 10. Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 5? 16* West 1076 51 feet along the South line ol said Section; thence North 00 degrees 34* 58’ West 10.0 feet a'ong the East line ol lhe West 243 Icet ot the East 1/2 ol tho Southwest 1/4 of said section to the point ol beginning of tire centerline ol said ease­ ment. thence North CO degrees 34' 56’ West 1731-78 feet; thence Northeasterly 94.56 feet along a 100 0 loot radius curve to tho right, having a delta anqie of 54 degrees 10’ 46’ and a chord winch boars North 26 degrees 09' 58' East 90.03 eet. thence North 53 degrees 35' 48J East 349 03 feet; thence Northerly 305 53 feet along a 500 loot radius curve to the loft, having a de'ta angle ol 35 decrees 00’ 42' and a chord which bears North 36 demeos 05' 27’ East 300 80 feet; thence North 18 decrees 35' 06’ East 271.01 feet, thence North 00 Ebreos 04' 09' East 115 09 feet to the North tine ol said Section and tho nlnce ol end-ng of said casement. Commonly known as 5944 Mullen R»d:je Drive Ttx ID No 08-11010-011 -20 The redemption penod shall ba six (6) months (February 18 2012j Irom the date of such sale. un'«ss determined abandoned In accordance w.th mtTa 600 3211 a in which case the redemption period shall be tbirty days from the date of such sale Dated. JiityuLOll ------ --- TyrenR. Cudncy (P46638) Attorney fur Mortgagee DRAFTED BY. Tvren R Cudney Lennon, M-i-or, O'Connor & Bartosiewnz. PLC. 900 Comenca Bmldmg Kalamazoo. Mi 49007 (269) 381-8844 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP IING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V/E OBTAIN V/ILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if nny. shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defau't ha?» been made m the condition*; of a mortgage made by Candace L Thwattes, a Single Person original mortgagors), lo JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2007, nnn recorded on September 4. 2007 in instrument 200709CU0001561, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum cf One Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen ard 90/100 Do'iars ($100,813 90), including interest at 3 5% per annum. Under thy power of sa'e contained in s.nd mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby gwen that said mortgage w.' be foreclosed by a sale of ’.he mortgage?! premises or some part of them, at pubhc venduo. at the p' .z of holding tho circuit court within Berry County, -t 1.00 PM. on August 25. 2011. Said premises aru situated in Township cf Johnstown. Barry County. Mich.gan, and aro described as: Lot 4 of Block 1 ol Paulina Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 2. also that parcel of land lying between the Northerly line of Lots 1.2.3.4 and 5 of Block 1 of Paulina Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, and the shore cf Fine Lake, being situated on the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso tho redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. Dated: July 28. 2011 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31*140 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #375305F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information wo obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by KENNETH J. WILSON and TAMA­ RA L. WILSON, husband and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor*), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, ol PO Box 598, Schercvi’le. Indiana 46375, dated July 25. 2003, and recorded in thc office ol the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on August 13. 2003, as instrument num­ ber 1110764 (the "Mortgage"). First Financial Bank. N.A , was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, undi subsequently‘dssiigMd. the Mortgage to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan bank­ ing corporation, of 2445 84th Street SW. Byron Center, Michigan 49315-0245 (’Mortgagee") pur­ suant to a Branch Purchase and Assumption Agreement dated May 11. 2006. and a B>U of Sale dated August 18, 2006 Record evidence of lhe assignment will be recorded in the Barry County­ Records prior to the date of safe. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares tho entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthw.th. Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) is not the sole foreclosing party As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for pnneipa! and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Thirty Nme Thousand Five Hundred Forty and 52/100 Dollars ($39,540.52). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover tho debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and a’l taxes and insurance premiums pa.d by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage wilt be fore­ closed by sa'e of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance cf tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan ' on Thursday tho 1st day of September, 2011, at 1.00 o'clock m the afternoon The premises cov­ ered by the Mortgage are situated in lhe Townslvp of Hope, County of Barry, State of Mich'gan, and are described as follows: Tlmt part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section t. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as. beginning at a point on thc North tine ol said Section which is East 888 50 feet from the Northwest corner ot said Section; thence East on said Ndrth line 78.0 feet; thence South 248 0 foul, thence West 88 5 feat to reference po.nt "A*; thence Northwesterly 62 0 feot more or less to a pomt which is East 818.21 feet along said North Imo and South perpendicular to said North lino 237 83 foot from the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section; thence Northeasterly 227 0 feet more or less to a point on a tine, running between said reference point "A" and said po.nt ol begin­ ning. which is Southerly 21 47 feet from sa*d point of beg.nmng; thence Northerly 21.47 feet to a po.nt ol beginning Subject to highway right of way over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and a't easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of tho property- and all replace­ ments and additions Commonly known as: 1919 Sager Rond Hastings. Michigan 49058 PP AOS 07-001-013-00 Notice is further given that lhe length of rhe redemption penod will be six (C) months from the date ot sale, unless the premises are abandoned If the premises ate abandoned, the redemption period will be the tater of thirty (30) days Irom lhe date ol lhe sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days aher the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600 3241a(b) that the pn’m.ses are consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor's tie 's, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming Irom or under ono (1) ot them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600 3241 a(c) slating that lhe premises are not abandoned. Dated August-I. 2011 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy H Uegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LIP 900 Fitth Third Center, ill Lyon Street. N V/. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752 2000 5637512-1 ..... �Pago 14 - Thursday August 4, 2011 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL HOTICES IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAYBE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE YOUR HOME To. Vicky L Wo’den H847 South M-37 Highway Dcwkng. Ml 49050 County Barry State law requ.res that you receive the following notice: You have the nght to request a meeting with your mortgage ho’der Of mortgago servicer The person lo contact and that has tho authority to make agreements for a loan mortification with you is: Ortons Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, PO Box 5041. Troy, Ml 4B007-5041. (248)502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by v.siting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority t MSHDA-) website or by call ng MSHDA The web­ site address and telephone number o! MSHDA is. (www m: hda »nfo/cnunselmg .search/), telephone (517) 373-8370. TTY# 1-800-382-4560. If you request a meeting with the servicer's desinnate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclo­ sure proceedings will not start until 90 days after tne date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to rnod-fy the mortgago loan tho mortgage will not be foredosed if you ab de by the terms of the agree­ ment. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not havc an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 4. 2011 Orians Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer PO Bo* 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Fite Number 426 2703 rs-.nir NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made »n the conditions cf a certa n Mortgage made on September 21, 1998. by Daniel J. Mohr and Jane F. Mohr, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, g.ven by them to First National Bank of America, whose address is 241 E. Saginaw Hwy., Suite 600, PO. Box 960, East Lansing, Michigan 48826-0980. as Mortgagee, and recorded on September 29, 1998. in Die office of thc Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mchigan, in Instrument Number 1016603, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of die date of this Notice, the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred ThirtySix and 78/100 Do'lars ($36,236.78); and no suit or jroceed.no a! l;r.v or in equity hav.ng been institut­ ed to recover the debt O’ any pan thereof secured by said Mortgage, and thc power of sale in said Me tgage having become operative by reason of such default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 1:00 o'clock in tho afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will bo offered for sate and sold lo the highest bidder or bidders at pub'ic auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all a'iowabte costs ol sate and includable attorney fees, the lands and premis­ es in sa-d Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHI­ GAN. DESCRIBED AS. That part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 6. T2N, R10W, described as; comrncncng at the East 1/4 comer of said Section 6. thence South 89 degrees 59 m.nutes 14 seconds West. 2211.77 feet a’ong the East-West 1/4 line of said Section: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East, 269.19 feet to thc- Northerly right-of-way Imo of County H.ghway *623 and Lhe Southwest comer of Matteson Pom! Rat; thence North 00 degrees 00 mmutes East, 277.85 feet along the Westerly line of Harmony Drive, thence North 45 degrees 00 min­ utes West 85.33 feet along said Westerly right-ofway line to the Southwest corner of Lot 1 of said Matteson Point Flat; tnence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West. 40.0 feet along tho South tine of said Lot 1 to the Place cf Beginning of this descnpticn; thence North 90 dcgroes CO minutes West, 165 feet more ar less along said South Imo of Lot 1 to the waters edge of a channel; thenco Southerly and Easterly 280 feet more or less along the walers edge o! >ra channel to its intersection with a Ime wn.ch bears South 00 degrees 00 minutes West from the place cf beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 137 feet more or loss lo the place of beginning. subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress desenbed as: beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 1, Matteson Point Flat; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West. 125 0 feet along the South Imo of cuid Lot 1 thenco South 00 degrees West, 12 0 feet thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes East. ’-37.0 ket »o the Westerly line of Harmony Drive, •r. .ecu North 45 degrees 00 m.nutcs West. 16 97 fe%t atony said Westerly ime to tho Place of Beginning. V/L on Harmony Drive. Shelbyville, M-dtgan Tax parcel number 11-006-013-50 The p(jr,od within which tho above premises may be redeemed ch ill expire six (6) months from the date ci i.a e. unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with M.C.L A Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho time of such sate. Dated; July 22. 2011 FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. PC FIRST NATION­ Al. BANK OF AMERICA Benjamin J. Price ol East :' ' Mortgagee Attorneys for ’ ’ •' htngton Square Lansing. Ml r i $G'w STATE OF MICHIGAN 54TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF FILING OF L^SlM TO QUIET TITLE TO PROPERTY COMM'ONLY KNOWN AS 3100 TILLOTSON LAKE RD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 AND DEADLINE TO FILE A RESPONSE NORA LEE WRIGHT v. ROS SREYLEN sinned % Honorable Amy McDowell on July 29, 2011 which Order provides that serv co the Summons and Complaint In the case ofNora Lee Wright v Ros Sreylen. Caso No 11-386 CM. upon Defendant Ros Sreylen may be madePub hcation in the legal newspaper for the Co "V o Barry one lime arxl allowing Defendant 21 days from the date of publication to lite a response. Nora Lee Wr.ght 221 Feteh St., Sudo 4 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48103 775HIXJ (734)332-7863 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Nonce is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number SP-8-2011 - Greg & Maureen Gi’lons, (property owners) Location: 1151 E Wood'awn Avenue, in Section 9 of Hastings Township Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a contractor's facility per Section 2319 in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. MEETING DATE: August 22. 2011. TIME: 7.00 PM PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St, Hastings Ml Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanusG'banycounty.org. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m ); Monday thru Friday. Please ca'I the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at tho meeting,hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabi'tties requ.rmg auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Bany by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Pamela A Jarvis, Barry County Clerk man Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to lhe return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in tho conditions ol a mortgage made by Theresa Mario Degennaro. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 12. 2007, and recorded on January 23. 2007 in instrument 1175463, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank ol New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., AssetBacked Certificates Series 2007-2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Mtchgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Two and 54/100 Dollars ($86,562.54), including interest at 7.3% per annum Under die power of salo contained in said mort­ gago and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 1. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West quarter of Section 22, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant Westerly 495.00 (eel. more or less from tho East quarter post of said Section 22, being tho Northwest corner of tho East 30 acres of the East hall of tho Southeast quarter of said Section 22; thenco Southerly 679 feet parallel with tho East hno of said Section 22; thence Westerly 385.00 feo; thence Northerly 679.00 feet to said East-West quarter Imo ol Section 22; thence Easterly 385.00 feot to tho point of beginning. Subject to ail condition, restrictions and easements ol record. The Grantor Grants to the Grantee the right to make zero (0) Division under Section 108 ot tho Land Division Act, Ad No. 288 of tho public Acts of 1967, as amended. This property may be located within the vicinity ol farm Land or Farm operation generally accepted agricultural and management practices which may generate noise, dust, odors and other associated conditions may be used and are protected by the Michigan Right to Farm Act lhe redemption period shall bo 12 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date cf such sale Dated: August 4, 2011 For more information, p'ease call: rCX(248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 45334-2525 File X369755F01 stat F OPToEMICHIGAN p% FCB°arrTy cnUNTV OF BARRY Nonce TO creditors Decedent's Estate H^NO. 11-25874-DE Estate of k £ Konecny. Date ol birth: F°?o A?,'0- «»• IO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jack E Konecny. wJCd ot 330 W. Mill Street. Apt #2. Hastings, M.chiq3n d ed May 131 2011 ‘ Creditors of lh„ doced<?nt a,c notjfied that all claims against the estate wil1 b0 forovf,f haned unless presented to Tressa D Walkington. named personal rep-ect,n.a!iVe or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or the prebate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings and tho named/pfoposed nersonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this nonce. Date. August 1. 2011 Fraser Trebi’cock Davis & Dunlap. PCRyan M. Wilson P35485 124 W. Allegan Street Suite 1000 Lansing, Ml 48933 (517)482-5800 Tressa D. Walkington 10228 E.Vermonklfo Hwy Dimondalo. Ml 48821 (517) 749-4130 WCt Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE military duty. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Anthony W. Hookor and Tracy L. Hooker, tho mortgaqor(s) and/or borrower(s) (■Borrowed) on the property located at 4225 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046, given to Commercial Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, successor in interest to MainStreet Savings Bank, fsb, a Michigan Banking Corporation, whoso address is 301 North Stale Street, Alma. Michigan, 48801. Notice is hereby provided lhe Borrower has tho right to request a meeting with tho mortgage holder or mortgage setv.cer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as tho Borrower s “Contact Person’ wjh authority to make agree­ ments to modify mortgage obligations under MCL sections 600 3205b and 600 3205c. Your Contact Person is Heidi Milter. She can be reached at (269) 945-9561. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. Tho State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service may bn reached at (800) 968-0738. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority's website at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan Slate Housing Authority at (866) 946­ 7432. If tho Borrower requests a meeting with tho Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counsa’or within 14 days from August 2. 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not bo commenced until 90 days alter August 2, 2011. If the Borrower and the Contact Person roach an agreement to modify loan and terms of the agreement are lutfifled. jour mortgage will not bo foreclosed upon. Dated. August 4, 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgago Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. Stato St. Alma, Ml 48801 (989)466-3145 mwirj THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Cathloen S. Tibble, an unmarried woman, to Sand Canyon Corporation FKA Option One Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2003 and recorded January 24, 2003 in Instrument Number 1096135. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now hold by Wells Fargo Bank. N.A., as Trustee for Option Ono Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-2 by assignment. There is claimed to be duo al thc dato hereof tho sum of Eighty-Soven Thousand Twenty-One and 37/100 Dollars (S87.021.37) including interest at 8.15% por annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at 1 00 p.m on SEPTEMBER 1.2011. Said premises are located in tho Township of Carlton, Barry County Michigan, and are described CR/A parcel of land in tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Described as; Commencing at the Southwest corner of tho West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 o{ ,h0 Southeast 1/4 of Section 14; thence North 166 feel; thenco East 400 feet, more or less to the Shore of the Lake; thence South to the South side of sa-d Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4; thenco Wed to the beginning, except the South 24 feet thereof. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such unless determined aban­ doned in accord^ with MCLA §600.3241b, in which case the redemohon period shall be 30 days from tho date ol «rach sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS; Tho foreclosinO '™rt9a9so can resc:nd ‘he Mle. in tnai । y3ur damages, il any. arc !*™ed sotely t0 m *cn; rn of VW bid amount ten­ dered at safe L .< 11 m aro j lanart?^ n» P'°PertV- PL°350 conlacl certain rights. O'livisAXiVpC. p'o.'K^ nttkK'i Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL DE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Kent R. Laubauqh. lhe mortgagor(s) and/or borrowur(s) (‘Borrower) on thc property located at 567 S. Irving Rd., Hastings, Ml 49050. given to Commercial Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, successor In interest to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. n Michigan Banking Corporation, whose address is 301 North Stale Street. Alma, Michigan. 48801. Notice Is hereby provided tho Borrower has tho right to request a meeting with Ina mortgage holder or mortgago servicer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to net as tho Borrower s 'Contact Person" with authority to make agree­ ments to modify mortgage obligations under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. Your Contact Person Is Heidi Miller. She can bo reached at (269) 945-9561. The Borrower has lhe nght to contact an attorney. Tho Stato Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (800) 968-0738. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority's website at httpJ/Vzww.michigan.oov/mshda or by calling tho Michigan State Housing Authority at (866) 946- If the Borrower requests a meeting with tho Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 2. 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not bo commenced until 90 days after August 2, 2011. If tho Borrower and the Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms ortho agreement are fulfilled, your mortgago will not bo foreclosed upon. Dated; August 4. 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgago Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. State St Alma, Ml 48801 (989) 466-3145 NOTICE OF INTENDED FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT ON A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE To: Don Schmidt and Kim Schmidt (collectively, the ’Borrower”) Properly address: 6675 N. Solomon Road. Middleville, Michigan 49333 This notice is being published as required by MCLA §600.3201. ot soq. (the ’Act"). The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with, CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, which holds a mortgage on the above property Thomas Cimbalik (the 'Designated Person’) is thc person designated under Section 3205a(1)(c) of tho Act to contact and that has too authonty to make toe agreements under Sections 3205b and 3205c of the Act. The Borrower may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's websito at httpa^vwwjnichigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan Stato Housing Development Authority al (517) 373-8370. If the Borrower requests a meet­ ing with the Designated Person, foreclosure by advertisement proceedings under the Act will not be commenced until 90 days after the date a separate notice under the Act is being mailed to tho Borrower. If the Borrower and toe Designated Person roach an agreement to modify toe mortgage loan, tho mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Tho Borrower has the right to contact an ottomey. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by that firm will be used for that purpose. Dated August 4, 2011 Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Attorneys for Chemical Bank By Timothy Hillogonds. a Partner 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street NW Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616) 752-2132 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in too conditions of a mortgago made by Willard A. Pierce and Paula Pierce, husband and wife, to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2007 and recorded September 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070906-0001717, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgagc. Inc. by assignment. There Is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 36/100 Dollars ($121,770.36) includ­ ing Interest at 5 375®,o per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgago will be foreclosed by a sa'e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. M cliigan at 1 ;00 p m. on AUGUST 18, 2011. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block 12 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City, formerly Village ol Hastings, according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber i of Plats, Paqo 55. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days Irom the dale of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of lhe bid amount ten­ dered at salo. plus interest If you are a tenant in lhe property, please contact our oftico as you may have certain rights. Dated July 21, 2011 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys lor Servicer P O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 atrMM Filo No. 671.2696 j I I NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205o(4) j NOTICE Is hiireny provided to Gary J. bndsey. and Betty $ Lindsey, the borrower, and/or mon- j gagors (hereinafter ’Borrower’) regarding tho j orty located at: 424 E Wiitiam St. Hastings. 49058-1339 The Borrower has the nght to request a meeting ; with toe mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The • agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or . Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authonty ; to make agreements under MCL sections 1 600.3205b and 600 3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C.. j 31440 Northwestern H.ghway. Suite 2GO, j Farmington Hiito. Ml 48334-2525 at (248,593-1309 | Tho Borrower may contact a housing counselor ay i visiting the Mich-gan State Housing Devc'opment ! Authority's website or by calling toe M.ch gan Slate i Housing Development Authority at http.// ; www.m'Chigan gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432 » If the Borrower requests a meeting with too agent i designated above by contacting an approved hous- , Ing counselor within 14 days from July 29. 2011. j foreclosure proceod ngs will not be commenced ’ until 90 days after July 29, 2011 If tho Borrower and the agent designated above । roach an agreement lo mortify tho mortgage loan. J the mortgage wi'i not be forec’oscd if tho Etorrowor .' abides by the terms of the agreement ’ ■ The Borrower has the right to contact an attor- » noy. The telephone number of the State Bar of • Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968- • 0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 4, 2011 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 1 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 ■ j Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 File J* 278607F02 ttuw ! I . i Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- • ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION • WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURI POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT ! THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ' MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In •: that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten- । dcred at safe, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m ; toe conditions of a mortgage mado by Michael Kelly i O'Donnell, a single man and Roxana Dawn ) Barnaby, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated January 20." 1999. and recorded on January 21. 1999 in instru­ ment 1024020. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage’ there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the. sum of Eighty-Nme Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight and 67/100 Dollars ($89,798.67).' i including interest at 7% per annum. / Under the power of sate contained in said mert- ‘ I gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro- I vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will I be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises.’ or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place' • of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at ’ 100 PM, on August 25. 2011. ’ Said premises aro situated in Village of; Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 23 and 24 of Johnson’s Addition* to the Village of Middleville, according to the record-' j ed plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 2. . ; Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from* j the date ol such salo, unless determined aban- I doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in. } which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days’ from the date of such salo. Dated. July 28, 2011 For more information, please call. ; ’ FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. ’ } Attorneys For Servicer ' [ 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #055135F03 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in. tho conditions of a mortgage made by Bryan L. Mattson and Donna J. Mattson, husband and wife to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LL C. Mortgagee, dated July 21. 2003 and recorded July 30, 2003 in Instrument Number 1109785. Barry County Records, Midugan Said mortgage is now held by' Fifth Third Mortgago Company by assignment. There is claimed lo be duo at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five: Hundred Sixty-Three and 51/100 DoH.irs (S218,563.51) includ'nq interest at 5 375f, nor annum. k Under the power of sale contained in said inort-' gage a nd toe statute in such case made and pro-! vided. noace is hereby given that said mortgage wH bo forec osed by a sate of the mortgaged prem.sos. ?rthem’ dl PUb:,C vonduo at the Bany County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on AUGUST 18. 2011. 9 Said premises are located in the Townshio ol Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and ate desenbed n n a5L1/2 Northwesl 1/4 Northeast 1/4 Section 27- H0P° Townsh"’- County. doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a n ^n^Ca!i0(th0.,Od0mpt’On pcnad sh?" Lte 30 days' bom the date of such sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind too sX in hat even . your damages. If any. are P^Xrea M ‘‘"'Oun' ’en‘,c'-3d If you are a tenant :n the property, please con’ our otl.ee as yoU may have certam rights < contact Dated July 21, 2011 Orlans Associates, P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48307-5041 Fite No 200 8198 1 | •' ) I ) ■ ! i • 1 J �The HaF.tinqr, Banner — Thursday. August 4. 2011 - Page 15 I‘Leave’ does not I mean come back was arrested for d.sonlcrty conduct after office^ 1° con'pl> " H“sl'nc'’ °r , r°' c lo Solllh Street just sin 'n.r a report of per­ son. Officers met with the subject who was .rP'CI J!.Ier lwinP “ked to leave the Old I Town Invent. He refused to leave the area i lccrs ,o'd ,he man he would havc to leave the area or face being arrested. The man complied at that time and left. At 1:27 a.m . officers were dispatched back lo area after the man had returned and was again con­ fronted by police, being told lo leave, but he refused. He was placed under arrest for dis­ orderly conduct and transported to the Barry County Jail. Flirting, jealousy lead to 911 call A 50-year-old Lake Odessa man was taken into custody for domestic violence I July 17. .A woman called Barry County I Central Dispatch to say her boyfriend had verbally and physically assaulted her at their Cunningham Road residence. She lold deputies she and her boyfriend had been drinking al a party in Stanton, and she was I upset with him for flirting with other I women. She admitted to throwing a plastic cup at her boyfriend During the argument, the man left the party on his motorcycle. When the woman arrived back home, the house was locked and her spare key was gone. She lold deputies that at this point, she just wanted to the leave lhe premises, but her dog was still in the house. She said she was able to enter the residence through a base­ mem door and found thc man asleep in bed. She told deputies she then pulled the blan। kets off lhe man. Reportedly, he became angry and kicked the w oman, he got out of bed and threw her against the wall several times and hit her across the face. The woman showed deputies the inside of her lip. which was cut. The woman was able to flee and call 911. She told deputies the man had threatened to kill her if he was arrested. The man was back in the upstairs bedroom asleep when deputies arrived. They tried lo get lhe man to come to the door, but he did not respond. The woman lold deputies thc subject had firearms in lhe house. Deputies gained access to lhe house through a garage access door by breaking lhe glass in the door. The man finally came downstairs on lhe deputy’s request, was questioned, and reportedly made several conflicting state­ ments. He was taken into custody on domes­ tic violence charges. Children frightened after uncle pulls knife A 35-year-old Hastings man was arrested for felonious assault July 20. Deputies were dispatched to an East Cloverdale Road resi­ dence where, reportedly, a man had threat­ ened his brother with a nine-inch knife. While deputies were en route to lhe resi­ dence, central dispatch reported that the man had fled lhe scene. Reportedly, the family had gathered for the father’s birthday. The complainant said he was trying to keep his children away from his brother, because they do not get along and his brother has a histo­ ry of assault and drug use. When the subject began to interact with lhe complainant’s children, the complainant decided lo take the children to the fair and asked them to get in thc car. According to witnesses, when the complainant and children were in the car and about to leave, the subject stood by the dri­ ver’s side window and started yelling and screaming. ’l he complainant said his three young children were upset and started to cry. His wife and other young child were walk­ ing to the car and during the incident ran to the car. When lhe complainant exiled the vehicle to confront his brother, the man brought a double-sided dagger from behind his back, and started slashing it through the air. lhe complainant returned to inside the car and called 911. Thc subject reportedly lied with another man in a van. Deputies went to the sister’s residency, but she was uncooperative. .Ann Arbor Police were noti­ fied since the vehicle lhe suspect used to flee is registered in Ann Arbor and thc suspect’s girlfriend is a resident. A subpoena was requested to* ping” lhe man’s cell phone and lhe phone was found lo be in (he Charlotte area. Eaton County authorities were noti­ fied. The case has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Husband has enough of citrus-slinging wife A Dowling man reported being assaulted by his 53-year-old wile and an orange. Die complainant lold deputies his wife has showing behavior changes and been having severe mood swings. He said he suspected she has been using methamphetamines, but has not witnessed her using lhe illegal drugs. The man said his wife started yelling at him as he arrived home late from work. She accused him of ha\ ing a girlfriend, The cou­ ple has been married 31 years. According to the man. while he wa- sitting in a chair, the woman threw an orange and hit him in the back ol lhe chair, then threw another orange hitting him in the head. He said he had had enough of her behavior and called 911. The woman then hit her husband in thc chest and tried to get lhe phone. She later admitted to hitting her husband and was taken into cus­ tody for domestic violence. The case has been turned over to the prosecutor. Jewelry, cash stolen in afternoon break-in A home on Hager Road on lhe Eaton County line was burglarized July 21. with over $4.(XX) in property taken. The victims told deputies they had left the residence that morning, relumed for lunch around 11 a.m.. and again left the residence. No property was missing at that lime, and all doors were secure. When the husband arrived home around 3:30 p.m., he found thc back door unlocked and property missing from the main floor and upstairs bedroom. According to the report, the primary item of interest was jewelry; other items were untouched. Deputies were unable to find fingerprints, marks or impressions. Hie item list included six jewelry boxes, cash, coins, and unwritten personal checks. There are no suspects or leads in the case. Pajama arsonist burns pickup, chainsaws Arson suspected in the bunting of a Fl 50 pickup in Shelbyville. Barry County Deputies were dispatched lo Nine Mile Road July 13 in reference to a suspicious vehicle and a young male throwing a can into the bed of a truck, causing it to catch on fire. According to the complainant, his son had woke him and his truck was on fire. The son told deputies he had been playing his Xbox when he heard a loud noise in the driveway. He said he saw a silver SUV spinning its wheels trying to leave the ditch, went past the driveway and then back into the drive­ way. pulling up next lo his dad’s truck. 'Die boy said he saw a can being tossed into the bed. of. lhe truck, and flames coming from, the bed. Thc suspect vehicle started to move away, then stopped, and a husky white man got out of the vehicle. .According lo the wit­ ness. lhe man was wearing pajama pants and a dark T-shirt. He got out of lhe vehicle, went over to the burning truck and reached into the bed. TTic witness said he thought lhe man was shaking something and the flames grew. Then the suspect got back in the vehi­ cle and headed east. Afler being awakened by his son. lhe man got a hose and put the truck fire out. Deputies found a Coleman fuel can with brown paper stuck in the can’s opening. The bedlincr had melted, and sev­ eral chainsaws were ruined. While investi­ gating, deputies were made aware that a sil­ ver Trailblazer had been reported stolen and a suspect identified. The 23-year-old Plainwell man was seen in pajama pants and a dark T-shirt. When the suspect was inter­ viewed and presented with multiple pieces of evidence pointing in his direction, he denied having burned the truck. He also admitted to drinking a lot and taking pre­ scription medication. He additionally said he did not remember much of what happened over lhe past several hours. A fire investiga­ tion was conducted. The case has been for­ warded to lhe prosecutor seeking arson charges. Home burglarized while family is on vacation Barrj County Sheriff deputies investigat­ ed a reported abandoned vehicle Jul) 7 that was found in Kent Count), but registered to a Barry County resident. Deputies"attempted to contact the owner of the vehicle, but dis­ covered the family was out-of-state on vaca­ tion. Upon investigation, deputies found the car owner’s house had been burglarized Various items were stolen front lhe Fighter Road home, including the vehicle, lhe 2(M)8 Acadia. The homeowner was contacted with lhe help of relatives. and told of the burglary. The man said when he kit on vaca­ tion, the Acadia was secured in lhe garage with thc keys on a rack inside thc house When deputies checked, all (he keys on the rack were gone. When the family returned home, thc wife lold deputies she thought someone had slept in her daughters’ beds lx*causc lhe bedding’ looked rumpled She also said lhe ceiling Ian was on in lhe mas­ ter bedroom and lhe Direct IV was set to a channel lhe family does not watch The fam­ ily discovered that an old wooden clarinet and a flute were missing, which they thought was odd. Abo missing were some of the youngest daughters sweatshirts and an old laptop computer stored in the basement The case remains open for investigation Aaron Douglas Mepd. -A July 2b fur carry ing a conw d scssmttofmethamphcdunfn we^lcnced pos,, sion. second degree, & • . ted to concurrent jail I2 months and another 12 nion ^itfor 134 days served He mu < ^/crvc 36 months on probation. Men $698. $1,198 and SI.134 for re>|*‘ ' ’costs. ]k. will pay restitution on lhe ln'asion charge jointly with Meads driver’s license is fOr j2 months with restrictions • if) days. Charges dropped included ope g a Vehicle with license suspended, revo c Or second or subsequent offense; habituni offender; operating or maintaming a laborato­ ry involving methamphetamine, habitual offender: conspiracy to commit home inva­ sion. second degree: larceny o a building; receiving and concealing less bZOO; and addi. tional habitual offender, third notice. Kenneth Scott Callighan. . of Hickory Comers, was sentenced m Bany County Circuit Court for domestic violence, third offense. On July 27, Callighan was ordered to sen e 12 months in jail with credit for 4 j day& served. He will sen e 18 months on probation and must pay $698 in costs. The final sjx months of jail will be suspended upon com­ pletion of probation. Charges dropped includ­ ed felonious assault with a deadly weapon; weapon felony firearm; firearms possession under the influence ol alcohol; and habitual offender, second offense. On July 28. Ryan Walter Simpson, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced for possession of methamphetamine. Simpson, 26, was ordered to serve nine months in jail with credit for 37 days served. He must pay $698 in costs and sene 24 months on probation. Simpson’s dri­ ver’s license is suspended for six months with restrictions after 30 days. Charges of operat­ ing a vehicle with license forged, altered or false ID and habitual offender, third offense, were dropped. Charles Donald Sandifer, 63. residing in the Barry County Jail, was sentenced July 28 lor possession of child abusive materials, sur­ veying an unclothed person and installing an eavesdropping device, habitual offender, sec­ und conviction. Sandifer was sentenced to 12 months in jail on each conviction, with credit for 75 days served. He must serve 120 months on probation and pay $2,644 in costs. Sandifer w as ordered to have no contact with four specified people. ’Three more counts of possession of child abusive materials and habitual offender, second offense, were dropped. m Michigan MDCSj urges adults to get vaccinated Three recent cases of tetanus infection have prompted lhe Michigan Department of Community Health to remind adults immu­ nizations aren’t just for kids. Tetanus, also known as “lockjaw,” is an infection caused by bacteria. Tetanus bacteria is commonly found in soil and can enter the body through wounds contaminated with dirt, feces, soil or saliva. Tetanus infection may cause a person’s neck and jaw muscles lo lock, making it hard to open thc mouth or swallow. It also may cause breathing prob­ lems, severe muscle spasms and seizures. Tetanus is a serious disease from which it can take months to recover, said MDCH officials. If left untreated, tetanus can be fatal. “It is important for teenagers and adults of all ages to get vaccinated against tetanus.” said Dr. Dean Sienko, interim chief medical executive with MDCH. “The best treatment for this disease is prevention through immu­ nization.” MDCH urges teenagers and adults to gel vaccinated with theTdap vaccine, which pro­ tects not only against tetanus, but also diph­ theria and pertussis (whooping cough). Because immunity to tetanus decreases over time, most adults need to get a booster shot every- 1() years lo stay protected. Adults who haven’t received Tdap vaccine should receive Tdap instead of their next regular tetanus (Td) booster. Adults who have contact with infants should get Tdap vaccine as soon as possible because being vaccinated against whooping cough will prevent them from spreading the disease lo vulnerable infants, said Sienko. It’s a gtxxl idea for adults to talk to their doctor about what vaccines they might need, he added. “Vaccination is a lifelong process.” Sienko said. “It’s important that adults of all ages gel vaccinated against serious diseases, such as flu, tetanus and whooping cough. Many newer vaccines are recommended lor adults, including vaccine1' to protect against shingles, pneumococcal disease and human papillomavirus. Other vaccines adults may need include measles, mumps and rubel­ la; varicella; hepatitis A and B; and meningo­ coccal vaccines. Seasonal flu vaccine is now lecomnicndcd lor everyone, every year, said Sienko, adding that he s|ng]c besl way to prevent the flu |S get vaccinated Adults should talk lo their health care providers tju. vaccjn<.s they need to be healthy I or information about vaccines f O| adults, visit; www.adulivacciiwtron urg. Maple Valley High School has a number of positions open for coaches fur the 2011-12 school year. The Lion athletic department is searching for varsity boys’ soccer. varsity boys’ basket­ ball, JV football, and varsity boys’ golf coaches. There is also a middle <ch<K>l position open for a seventh grade volleyball coach. These postings will run until Friday. Aug. 5. Resumes and/or letter of applications can be sent to lhe attention of athletic director Duska Brumm at Maple Valley High School. 11090 Nashville Hwy, Vermontville. Ml. 49096. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sole Garage Sale In Memoriam 100% WOOD HEAT- No worries. Keep your family safe and warm with a Clas­ sic Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. Call SOS your "Stocking Dealer" Dutton, MI (616)554-8669 or (616)015-5061 GARAGE SALE: Reese hitch carrier, 15" car tires, computer, baby- crib. 418 S. Market, Hastings. Friday 6z Saturday August 5th & 6lh. 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Look for pink signs to show directions. 1824 Barber Rd., 2400 Coats Grove Rd., 2965 Coats Grove Rd., 3092 CoaLs Grove Rd.-Clothing (T-shirts and more) Col­ lector plates. Glassware and pottery, lots of books, furni­ ture, old rocking horses and toys, lots of antiques. Also, at this location the Humane Society of BC will have items for sale. Cement yard stat­ ues, large dog igloo, large dog carrier, and lots of other donated items. 2590 Ragla Rd.,- 50 caliber Frontier hfuzzle loader. Compound bows; 2004 90cc Arctic Cat Quad, paddle boat, 3 horse Evinrude Boat motor, air compressor, Craftsman 10" Table saw, work center wood lathe, en­ tertainment center, office chair. VHS tapes, asst, cloth­ ing, boy's 4-5, and 6x girl's, adult sizes up to 2x. Denim jeans for mending or crafts. Asst toys and also Webkinz. Lots of miscellaneous kitchen items. 2715 Ragla Rd.,- Giri's cloth­ ing from 5-6x great for back to school.. Women's cloth­ ing size 10-14, Christmas dishes, miscellaneous kitch­ en items including pots and pans. Polly stuff as well as Barbie, snowsuit for girts 6x, toys, jewelry and crafts. Puz­ zles and books, kid's videos, hand held V-Tech with games, only 2 years new. Jer­ ky Blaster and other men’s things. 3405 Ragla Rd.,-(In pole bam nest to house)-signs in­ dicate to direct. Girl’s size 8 to teen, X country skis, Sam­ sonite luggage, cross-stitch and o til er crafts, books, games. 1550 Bowler Rd., off Barber Rd., 9am-2pm; August 5th and 6th. This is a great sale of the summer not to miss!!!!!! MOVING SALE: 29 gallon fish tank including fish $30; lOyr old Quaker bird that FOR RENT: COUNTRY 3 speaks; lots of dvd's it other bedroom house on one acre. items. (269)838-7788, 172 Large yard, full size base­ Oak St., Freeport. 8am-8pm., ment, on main highway: August 4th-17th. 3122 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastines $8tX)/month plus de­ National Ads posit. 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Call (269)795-3049 I-or Rent HASTINGS 4 f A cuuAiin JimiTV A4 269 205-4903 Os»inU«aK»«UM* *9 E BARGAIN TWILIGHT Q ,<uu jl**:* ** DIGITAL PH0JECT10N brich rra Afttmsr. clahity O •*** »■*»*•’ S»a’j v SMOXimss-s/H O RISE OF m FLAttT OF APES ffil SUN »< 23. 4 7 to 9 40 t -■ .<4 ‘ O COWBOYS 4 AUEXS :tv Mot; i f<. SU4 r J9 Itt I VON TH.I."’ ?W> ■> -C O SMVfiFS PG: flu sun it i so i MON TH4"O e SO -> . > .’ .<? ■) ,0 MARRY POTTER AN3 THE DtATHlY HAU0WSPART2 ,:, . > i? •£? v m । ID HARRY POTTER AHU THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 r’u > ni' SUN ? HL 6 10 MON TH < �Paac 1b - T>»ur3day August 4. ?011 - Ttw Hustings (kwwr ■ ■ MB ■■ ■ ■ Club diving into its second year at Hastings CERC "Sleeping by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Skateboaiding. Or “Call of Duty”." Thai’s what Hastings senior Joshua Wheeler said he would be spending his time on this summer if it weren’t for thc Hastings Community Diving Chib (IICIX ) Wheeler, a 17-year old Irom Hastings, has been a part of thc Thomapple KelloggHaMincs Co-op varsity boys* swimming and Jn ing team tor three seasons, and went to the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Finals as a freshman. He is one of lhe original members of the HCDC. which wa> started last July by Todd Bates. Bates is the diving coach lor the I K Hastings boys’ and girls’ varsity teams. Currently there are eight to ten members ot the dub at any given time. I he club meets on Monday. Wednesday and Friday evenings at the Community Education and Recreation Center |X>ol m Hastings, from 6:30 p.m. until 8 '0 p.m „ * We work out three limes a week, said Bates "It’s a year-round program We do travel and go to competitions. As a matter of fact two weekends ago we earned our first team trophy (at the Future Champions Invitational) m Indianapolis. We look third as a team.” Wheeler and Marie Gutgsell, who is a diver on the IK Hastings varsity girls’ swim­ ming and diving team, are two of the more experienced members of the club. There are also a couple of members who have only been around a couple of weeks. "I hat fust day is generally going to be stretching, talking about lhe different posi­ tions in diving, and then the first thing is lo Ic.un how to use a diving board properly. In a way. safety i> first." Bates said. "h’s just like anything else, you start out with the very, very basic most fundamental sniff and as you train, and improve, and make mistakes, and learn you gel better. The goal is to eventually have them doing the bigger, harder dives, and having enough dives to compete in a competition.” Depending on age groups and divisions, divers usually need to be skilled in seven to ten dives before competing. Puu! .Applegate, a 14-y ear-old. is dosing in on that mark alter two months with the club. He said he’s got six or seven dives down. Paul Applegate performs a forward dive high above the pool during the Hastings Community Diving Club’s practice Friday evening at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tve been swimming here for about a vear. and I’ve been watching divers Irom across (he pool and decided that I m.gh as well try it.” Applegate said. “It looked like "I really like it. I’m probably going to do it into high school if I can. Maddie Young, an 11 -year-old who attends Barry County Christian School, has been attending thc club for just a few weeks. She said she started just to spend time with friends who are a part of the club. “It was kind ot scary, just because 1 d never done it before.” said Young. . She said that her second practice wasn’t nearly as scary as the first though. "I’m pretty good at my full twist. You basi­ cally just put your arms like this and spin around.” Young said. . Bates, lhe club’s head coach and founder, was a diver in high school. Later he became a professional high diver, something he did until 2006. He performed high dives all over the world at amusement parks, including a seven-year stint at Cedar Point. "Often times, there were between 80- and 100-foot high dives into 10-feet-deep tanks. 1 did that for 20 years as a professional. I also competed on an international level and the Maple Valley Boosters will hold golf scramble Aug. 7 Die Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will hold their Illh Annual Golf Outing at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Sunday. Aug. 7. 'Die four-person scramble w ill begin with a shot-gun start at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $50 per person. That price includes greens fees for 18 holes with a cart and dinner. There will be an optional skins game for .$20 per team. All proceeds w ill go to benefit thc student­ athletes at Maple Valley JuniooScnior High School. Die event will also include raffle prizes, a 50 50 drawing, a longest drive competition, a closest to the pin competition and more. Prize money will be paid out to lhe lop five teams in the event, and pay-out will depend on the number of teams involved in lhe event. Send a team name, with the names of all four players and their phone numbers to Keith Jones. 4432 Barry viile Rd. Nashville. MI, 49073 to register. Checks should be made payable to Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. Contact Keith Jones with any questions al (517) 852-1901 or call Mulberry Fore al (517)852-0760. FRIDAY, AUG. 5th o 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, AUG. 6,h • 9 AM-12 NOON 1-800-852-3098 269-945-5102 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings better water, pure and simple / world level as n high diver and cliff diver, and did sonic world cup competitions.” Bates said. Maybe his most interesting dive was done '■> iWS. when he was a stunt double for David Letterman. The women’s world cham­ pion was Letterman’s guest that day. “They had her do this high dive from lhe top of the lid Sullivan Theater into the street on Broadway. So she was really the feature of that. They wanted someone to come in and do a prop-fall, or we call it a clown climb or a stunt, dressed as Dave,” Bates said. “ So basically she did her trick, and the big joke was ‘oh that looks easy enough. 1’11 do it.’ And Letterman climbs the ladder, and it’s really me. When he gets to the top he falls off backwards and does this back somersault from like 80 feet. “They wanted me to kaboom. They want- Current members of the Hastings Community Diving Club include (front from left)' Sidney Reyff-Uoyd, Maddie Young, Christian Stayton, Madison Reyff-Uoyd. (back) coach Todd Bates, Paul Applegate, Joshua Wheeler and Marie Gutgsell. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ed me to try’ to make a huge splash. I told them, ‘you can’t do that from KO feet. I’m not going to kaboom on purpose. You can get someone else to do that, if you can find someone.’” If Bates was just going to throw a number out there, he would say it would take six months for him to take someone who’d never dove before and gel them to a point where MHSAA set for upcoming season Nearly 110,000 student-athletes in eight sports will usher in the 2011-12 Fall sports sea­ son as member schools of the Michigan High School Athletic Association begin official prac­ tices. Practice sessions begins on Monday (August 8) in football with golf, followed by all other sports on Wednesday (August 10). Practice in football must begin on August 8 for all schools wishing to begin regular season games the weekend of August^S-28- Schools must have 12 days of prese^tepractice at all' levels before their first game, which may not occur before 16 calendar days. All football schools must also conduct at least three conditioning days of practice before beginning contact, and the conditioning sessions may not include any pads. in golf and tennis, competition may com­ mence no earlier than after three separate days of team practice, and not before seven calendar days. The first day competition may take place in golf and tennis is August 17. In all other fall sports, contests can take place after seven days of practice for the team and not before 9 calen­ dar days. The first day competition may take place in cross country, tennis, soccer, swim­ ming and diving, and volleyball in lhe fall is August 19. This year, two football dates precede Labor Day. and Thursday varsity games will take place both weeks. Subvarsity competition may begin on Wednesday. August 24. In Week 1.68 games will be played on Thursday, 235 contests will be played on Friday , and 16 games will be played on Saturday. The following weekend, 234 games will be played on Thursday, 78 games will be played on Friday, and 4 games will be played on Saturday. Some football rules have been clarified in 2011. An officials time out is charged for the removal of a player from lhe game for an apparent injury, and the player shall be replaced for at least one down unless it occurs at the end of a half or overtime period. Teams will no longer be able to call a time 01,10,1 °wn 10 he able to return the player to the game on the next play. All horse collar fouls will treated as five-ball fouh. Roughing the passer fouls will be enforced from the spot at end of the play when ihe spot is beyond the line of scrimmage. The definition of a chop block was modified by ’he National Federation of State High School Associations Football Rules Committee to state ,hat a combination of blocks below and above ’he knee, with or without a delay, is a chop block. Two players blocking in a combination below the kne^ is no longer a chop block. Finally. Cye shade restrictions have been adopt­ ed nationally which limits the use of grease or nt>’elare strips to a single swipe beneath the e>c- Strips cannot bear logos, symbols or el­ lers- This is in response to (he increased trend ot facte Painting in the game F(Jotbali will also thc add,t,on ^’H’-Ph r d vision in the MHSAA Phyofis. A total of 16 te miv will participate m this divi­ sion of th n mieiit. with the announcement Uf">“ SlK^p»iri"«',’Uns.«’tee’T Select.,, f| V (Oct jewelry rule. The Council also adopted begin­ ning this year the MHSAA Cross Country and Track & Field Committee recommendation that in all competitions in cross country and track, a general jewelry rule advisory will be made, and once a race has begun, an athlete seen wearing jewelry by a meet official shall be disqualified from that race. The Representative Council adopted new rules for unfinished soccer games in the MHSAA Tournament. If play is suspended and conditions make it impossible to continue after the first half is completed or any time during the second half and a team is behind by more than one goal, the referee shall declare the game completed. If a team is behind by only one goal, and fewer than 60 minutes have been played, the game shall be treated as a suspended contest and resumed on a following day. When 60 min­ utes havc been played with one team ahead and the game cannot continue, the game is over. Among National Federation rules changes in soccer: three additional reasons for a player receiving a yellow card have been added to the books - displaying reckless play, being illegal­ ly equipped, and excessive celebration. Excessive celebration previously could haxe TYDEN PARK 23). The tour-week OPEN DAILY 8-5; SAT. 9-12 1 Door er famity Owned & Operolea - "j?** Rick Denker. Owner ■■.till i ; -ibey of Class D enrollment •nd „v'dded, , minimum of seven regular Pla>" , (|,c eiglx player tmm.it. In e,P "rh mr compeli»»s may now wear wrist competition by action ol lhe *•*£* Representative Council ’’’"iou'ly waul"- *«* 1,n’h"’ikd resulted in a simultaneous yellow-red display and the ejection of a player from the game. Taunting and using offensive language or ges­ tures are still red-card offenses. . In swimming & diving, a diver performing a legal dive list who is judged, but not included in the team score at a meet may gamer a win towards qualification for the MHSAA Diving Regional. In tennis, an absent player may be directly substituted for with the approval of the opposing coaches and absent league/conference restrictions; and during the MHSAA Tournament, a team point may be deduced for flagrant misconduct by a non-playing member of a team. There are no substantial rules change in girls volleyball or golf this year. A new course is in the rotation for the Lower Peninsula Golf Finals - Katke-Cousiris Golf Course on the campus of Oakland University joins the Meadows al Grand Valley State University and Forest Akerii Golf Courses at Michigan .State University. 1 Tlie 2011 Fall campaign culminates with post-season tournaments beginning with lhe Upper Peninsula Girls Tennis Finals thc week of Sept. 28, and wraps up with the Football Playoff Finals on Nov ember 25-26. SATURDAY AUG. 27™ • Team Captain.__ __________________________ _____ Age . . • Send Entries to... Nov. 19 !, '..uh 20 icanis are eligible f the eifhi Y’Tr oununicnt, Mid others could 3 they would be able to do five to seven dives in a competition. Anyone interested in joining lhe club or finding more information can find more info at the Community Education arid Recreation Center, on Facebook, on lhe club’s website which is at hastingscommunitydivingclub.webs.com. Barry County Phone #----------- ;------------------------------- Team Members Aqq3 Age Chaf221 ”bfef of Commerce W State Street ■' Hastings, Ml 49055 3IS _______________________ __ ____________ ______ TYDEN PARK Questions??... Call (269) 948-3025 Please fill out form completely - SATURDAY AUG 27™ �The Hastinas Banner - Thursday. A’jquJ 4. 2011 - Piqe 17 Colt alumni kick past Panthers in overtime b> Brett Bremer who gathered lhe players from Delton Kellogg and Comstock al mid-Held. .......Jhfrc ‘Til remember it tomorrow,*’ was thc reply from one player following the Colls* 9-6 win over the host Panthers at Delton Kellogg High School Saturday. Comstock got a 17-yard field goal from 200X graduate Michael Myenoon, which curled just inside of thc right upright, on its overtime possession to clinch the victory after Delton Kellogg's two attempts at a fourth down field goal on their overtime possession flew into lhe line. "It was awesome. I just would have liked to have won,” said Delton Kellogg’s Brooks Smith, a 2(XX) graduate. "I swear the field goal was wide. I really do. but what are you going to do." It was just he fifth overtime game ever .sponsored by Alumni Football USA. The Panthers and Colls battled to a 6-6 tie through four quarters of football. ’*11 as a good time." said Smith. "We obvi­ ously would have liked lo come away with a win. but you can’t ask for much more than an overtime game at home and a chance lo do it all over again one last time. It was a good time." The proceeds from the game will go to Delton Kellogg quarterback Steven benefit the Delton Kellogg football and cheer­ Bourdo winds up for a pass during the leading programs. Smith said he thought first half against Comstock Saturday. about $1,500 was raised from lhe pre-sale (Photo by Brett Bremer) tickets .Smith played his last varsity football game r*...., Editor Vaulters set records at Barry County Fair Vault A pair of records were set during the Barry Chorny, Stevensville. 12-0. 2. Brittany County Fair Vault. July 23. London. Middleville. 11-6. 3, Janina Pollatz. Kamie Powell, a 14-ycar-old from Ann Grandville. 11-0.4T. ClairTweksbury. Dexter Arbor set a new personal record and set a new 11-0. 4T. Micaela Confer. Dexter. 11-0. 6. fair record in lhe Women’s 10 feet and Under Tay lor Tepper. Grand Rapids. 10-6. 7. Erika c.omjxtition by clearing 10 feet 6 inches. Poli, East Lansing. 9-0. In the 12 feet and Under Men’s competi­ Men’s 12 feet and Under -- I, Ayrton tion Ayrton Fineout, a 16-y ear-old from Fineout. Okemos. 13-0. 2. John Large. Okemos, set a new personal record and a new Belding. 12-0. 3, Jim Fast. Easton Rapids, II­ fair record by clearing 13-0. 0. 4. .Alex Babils. Howell, 11-0. 5. Robbie Mark Hollis from South Bend was just Welch. Nashville. 10-6. 61’. Casey Hanson. short of reaching his ow n meet record, which Ann Arbor. 10-0. 6T, Jason Slaughter. jje ct at last year s event by clearing, 5.W Hastings. !O-O. 8. Truvore Humphrey. meters. He won the Men’s 12 feet and Over Mecosta. 10-0. 9. Ryan Sharrar. Dexter, 9-6. competition by clearing 17-6. (5.37 meters). I0T. Mark Arnett. Mary sville. 9-0. 10T. Jack [.auren Chorny from Stevensville won the Derloshon, Dexter. 9 0. 12, jloward Best. Women’s 10 feet and Oser competition with a Middleville. 9-0. 13. Paul Manzo, Dexter. 8­ new PR of 12-0. 0. 14. Bob Root. Niles. 7-6. 15, Jeff - Here are the full results of the day’s com­ Vanvelzor, Perry. 5-6. petition: Men’s 12 feet and Over — 1. Mark Hollis, . Women’s 10 feet and Under — I. Kamie South Bend. 17-6. 2. Codi Mattix. Saranac. Powell. Ann Arbor, 10-6. 2, Hannah Sailar. 16-6. 3. Max Babits. Howell. 16-6. 4, Jeremy Hastings, 10-6. 3. Nicole Ferguson. Dexter, Rogers. Hastings. 15-6. 5. Brian Michell, 10-0. 4. /Xudrey Wysc. Gowen, 9-6. 51. Erin Reed City, 15-6 6, Adam Ixihner. Grand Drouillard. Mecosta. Q-<). 5T, Landon Kemp. Rapids. 15-0. 7. Malt Ixedeis. Hillsdale. 14­ Greenville. 9-0. 7. Renee Humphrey. 6. 8, Jeremy Homer, Dexter. 14-6. 9. Daniel Mecosta. 9-0. 8, Morgan Taylor, Grass Lake. Emery. Battle Creek. 14-6. 10. Scott Watson, 8-6. 9, Hannah Emery. Battle Creek. 8-6; 10. Perry. 14-0 11th. Brandon Diplock, ImlayEmily Reader. Leslie 8-6. 11. Emily King. City. I4-O. 12. Shane Smith. Chralotte. 13-6. Essexville, 8-6. I2T, Suzanne Bosman, East 13th. Alex Fast, Eaton Rapids. 13-0. 14T. Cansing 8-0. 12T. Karlee Mater. Nashville. 8­ Noah Tibbitts. Marne. 13-0. 14T. Matt 0. 14. Dana Tessmer. Dexter. 8-0. 15. Raymond, Middleville, 13-0. 16. Austin Alexandra Ammann. Dexter, 7-6. 16, Sydney Billington. Pittsford. 13-0. 17. Brandon Kroesing. Grand Rapids. 7-6. Blankenship, Kalamazoo. 11-6. IS. Noah Women’s 10 feet and Over -• 1. Lauren Gray. Dexter. 11-0. The Delton Kellogg an . Football Game Saturday at ue sPend some time on the field together following the Colts' 9-6 win in their /Alumni n Kellogg Hjgh in the fall of 1999. He has since been a level coach and a high school coach in -It was fun io ph‘> w“h brt”her (Brennan). I had my brother next to> inc. He’s about ten years y ounger than ok, •id Smith. "l*\c got IO coach him and now play wi(h him. I liked playing with Rod (Reynolds). 1 got to plav with him m high school, it Was fun. A lot of these guys fve coached." Smith was in the middle ot lhe pack as far as ages go on lhe Delton roster. Stan Warner, a 1991 graduate, was thc oldest player on Die Delton Kellogg side, while Comstocks senior player w as Grant Cook, a 1987 graduate. The Delton Kellogg team drove 65 yards on its first possession of the game, with David Overbeck (2002) scoring on a five-yard fourth-down run with 2:31 left in the opening quarter. . Comstock scored its only points of regula­ tion on a roughly 60-yard punt return for a touchdow n by Nate White (2008) late in the third quarter. Delton Kellogg was inside thc Colt 20yard-line a couple of other times, but had a snap sail over quarterback Steven Bourdo (2003) and a Bourdo pass get picked off in the end zone. Corrie Latta had a big interception to end thc Colls’ first drive of the game. Latta was back at safety, the position he play ed for Trine University from 2006-09. Delton Kellogg teammates rush over to celebrate with Corrie Latta (36) after his interception in the first quarter of Saturday night’s Alumni Football Game against Comstock. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hawks winning a lot this summer The West Michigan Hawks baseball team celebrates its championship at the Cadillac Tournament the weekend of July 23-24. Team members are (front from left) coach Jack Hobert, Charlie Hayes, Nate Hobert, Matt Hewitt, Terry Dull, Jordin France, coach Jamie Garrett, (back) coach Brian Heath, Bryan Garrett, Collin Thomas, Travin France, Trevor Ryan, Drew Westworth, Dillon Heath, Gordy Hayward, Maddy Hobert and coach Steve Hayes. The Hawks have had a good summer, also winning their Wooden Bat Tournament July 16. 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Bit. and otto swvco caste cant wad � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-08-08.pdf ea6c2571070d8cda8515377e2c8c0212 PDF Text Text t?r !<r;s ar? ri Program launched to boost education Board’s approach is no ugly buckling See Editor^' on P„Se 4 See Story on Page 3 ' VOLUME 160, No. 32 Bay Pointe to host chamber event tonight The Barrj County Chamber of Commerce will host its August Business After Hdurs event at Ba) Pointe Inn Thursday. Aug. 8.from 4:30 6 pm. Light hots d’oexorcs will be serxed Baj Pointe Inn is at 11456 Marsh Ro;kL Shelbyville, on Gun Lake itiendance to the business after hours is free of charge and RSVPs arc request­ ed Attendees will be entered in a drawtng foi a door prize uf $25 in Chamber Barry* Bucks, which can be spent at uns of moiv than 150 chamber member businesses throughout the county RSVP by calling 269-945-2454 or emailing mtem&’mibarly com. For more information, visit the cham­ ber's website, w w w.nubarry com tourism calendar •ANNER ’ ........ Thursday. August 8, 2O13 ‘ Volunteers sought to finish 50th Group Cares house During the week of July 22,406 Group Care* youth and adult volunteers from ■even slates from tackled 50 painting and caqumlry and exterior home repair and improvement projects in the City of Hastings for those who could not afford or were otherwise unable to do the work themselves. By Friday of that week. 49 of the 50 w ere complete. Hastings contractor Bobbie Taffee of Bobbie Paints has volunteered to com­ plete the 50th horm- Anyone- interested in volunteering may show* up al 848 E, Bond St any tune Saturday. Aug. 10. from 8 am to 4 p m Volunteers do not have io stay all day For mon- informa­ tion. call Taffee, 269-838-7588. Bernard history group to meet Tuesday The ncci meeting of the Bernard Historical Society and Museum will be *{ heftfay. Aug 13, at 6-30 p.m at the Delton District Ijbiory in the meeting room The public is welcome and volunteers are needed, For more information, call Anne Richards. 269-623-2957. PRICE 75C Charlton Park seeks funds to replace building by Doug VandcrLuan Editor Next time, Dan Patton may dim the lights and talk in a sultry whisper when he approaches the Barry County Board of Commissioners requesting $225,000 to build a new maintenance shop at Charlton Park. “A maintenance shop’s not very' sexy,” said the park’s director with a sheepish smile dur­ ing Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meet­ ing. “It’s much easier for me to solicit for the upkeep of historical structures. Water lines, sewer lines, and maintenance is just not very pretty.” Very necessary, however, though one com­ missioner withheld his assent to move the rec­ ommendation on to next week’s official board meeting for final approval. "1 would like to see Charlton Park take something out of their budget to help with this,” commented Commissioner Jon Smclker after the meeting. “They had a $5,000 surplus in their budget this year. Even if they put $1,000 in it would be good.” The proposed 120-by-60-by-l4-foot steel pole barn-type maintenance building would alleviate an overcrowded and inefficient situ­ ation that, Patton explained, was a large factor in a critical inspection report issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “Part of what spurred us on was the OSH A report, which has created a number of obsta­ cles on what we can do, related Patton. “An environmental services inspection also turned up asbestos and lead ’ Patton suggested tha he new maintenance facility would allo"’ txvo critical improve­ ments, the first of which became necessary when he insisted upon his appointment as director of the p-1^ “]at all equipment be housed and not allowed to remain in the ele­ ments. “I would like to see Charlton Park take something out of their budget to help with this. They had a S5.000 surplus in their budget this year. Even if they put S1,000 in it would be good.” Commissioner Jon Smelker - -------------------- — —------- 1. ’’Number one would allow us storage for all of our modem equipment.” asserted Patton. “Right now. we’re mixing our antique equipment with our modem equipment. Up the Creek to play at next fountain concert The Up the Creek Jazz Band will per­ form Frida). Air. 9. as pan of the sum- ! mer Fridu) s at the Fountain concert scries in downtown Hastings. Up the Creek w.is formed as the result of the retirement of another group called New Superior Jazz Band. The group plays traditional jazz and Dixieland, as well as other styles The baud consists of six members, George Pendill (clarinet and leader), Eric Campbell (trumpet and flugelhom), Craig Dicderich (trombone). Bob Murray (bass), David Hackett (drums) and Stephen Williams (banjo and guitar). All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free and take place horn noon to 1:30 p m. on the Barn' County Courthouse Lawn with a rain location a: the Hastings j City Bank. 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. See Story on Page 74 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 NEWS Wallace returns for ‘Legend’ honor Number two, il would provide an area lo pull equipment into the shop to work on it. “Over the years, we’ve Presently, we can’t pull a tractor in. It would made decisions to invest be like trying to pull a tractor into your kitchen.” in other buildings, not the That was an appropriate analogy. The cur­ shop. We’ve invested our rent maintenance shop was actually converted funds in keeping up the from a residential home built in the 1940s. Patton estimated, and was once occupied by buildings that people see — the park’s namesake and founder, Irving the school house, the town­ Charlton. ship hall and the Bristol Inn. Cost for construction is proposed to come Now we’ve reached the from (he county’s 100 percent tax payment fund also known as the delinquent tax revolv­ point that the maintenance ing fund. County /Administrator Michael shop has outlived its ability Brown explained that the fund was recorded to serve our facility.” years ago when the county took over the responsibility of collecting delinquent taxes from local townships and cities. The collec­ Dan Patton, tion of those unpaid taxes along with taxpay­ Charlton Park director er interest and penalties slow!) built a surplus ------------------------------------------------ ------- -------that Brown places currently at $8.56 million. Patton reported that Chariton Park operates on an annual $550,000 budget with $400,000 ing public. “Over the years, we’ve made decisions to of that coming from a county voter-approved millage. The remaining $150,000 is generated invest in other buildings, not the shop.” from fees and facility rentals. 'Hie park cur­ explained Patton. “We’ve invested our funds rently carries a $100,000 fund balance, which in keeping up the buildings that people see — Patton po in ted out is not a great deal of the school house, rhe township hall and the Bristol Inn. Now we’ve reached the point that money. “One of our challenges is that we spend the maintenance shop has outlived its ability $30,000 to $40,000 on building upkeep. to serve our facility.” After recommending the resolution for When you’re dealing with structures that were built in the 1800s. that’s not a lot of approval at an official board meeting by a 4-1 vote, with commissioners James Dull and money.” Patton also reminded commissioners that James DeYoung absent, commissioners tor man) scars, (hr park has invested in the See BOARD, page 9 structures that were most visible to the visit- Elderly woman assaulted, police pursuing suspect Preparing for ‘The Mto Tldtef Caleb Keech (left) and Jay Molette play during a special concert of the Hastings High School Marching Band Thursday, Aug. 1. The 90-member band spent the week at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center near Dowling, learning music and moves for the fall band program, “The Golden Ticket.” Tho program features music from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Beginning Monday, the band practiced rou­ tines for 10 hours each day and then gave parents and friends a sneak peek of this year’s show at the concert Thursday. For more information and photos, see page 2. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) bx Julie Makarvwicz Stuff Writer Hastings City Police are searching fora white male who allegedly broke into a home Wednesday around noon and assault­ ed an 82-year-oid woman in the home. The woman was taken to a Grand Rapid* area hospital for treatment. Her condition was unknown as of press time Wednesday. Residents in pans of Barry County were being told to Jock their doors and to not pick up anyone walking along the road­ sides after the vehicle may have been spot­ ted at a farm in Rutland Township. As of press time Wednesday, police established a perimeter with Yeckley Road on the north. Cook Read to the east. Hall Road to the south and Tanner Like Road to the west. Michigan Stale Police were also estab­ lishing a wider perimeter in the area to assist with finding the suspect. Police were called to the 200 block of West Benson Street about noon Wednesday. According to Hastings Police, the suspect apparently entered the home and assaulted the 82-year-old woman. Hastings police said the suspect leit the home, driving the victim’s 2002 white Buick LaSabrc. The vehicle has a Michigan license plate of CTV 89. Police said the only description of the suspect at pre v, time w as that he is a white male with brown hair, possibly between the fixe feel, six inches fall to six feel tall. Hastings Police are being assisted by the Michigan State Police Crime Lib. Middle school students wrap up ExploreMore program Twenty Barry County middle schoolers embarked on the inaugural ExploreMore pro­ gram several days in mid-June, and complet­ ed the program this week Organized by the Barry Intermediate School District, the program offered partici­ pants the opportunity to visit Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, the Gilmore Car Museum, Historic Charlton Park and YMC/X of Barry County to take advantage of the unique enrichment learning opportunities offered by each institution. T he program reconvened Monday, Aug. 5, giving participants the opportunity to revisit each venue to follow- up on assignments thev were given to complete in the interval between visits. Activities varied and included concentrating on the natural environment at Pierce Cedar Creek, the history of the auto­ mobile industry al the Gilmore Car Museum architectural styles and early construction at Charlton Park and high ropes challenges at YMCA-Camp Algonquin. “For kids who love academics over sports this is a great program," said Rebecca Quist, whose son, Jacob Quist, is participating in the program. "This is fabulous; to have some­ thing local rather than driving to | Michigan State University] or Grand Rapids. We have a lot of beautiful stuff around here." Ready for a return to the Gilmore Car Museum are (front row. from left) Brandon Reynolds. Amanda Barry, Brandon Smith. Caoden McCarty (second row) Claudia McLean Ben Statford, (third row) Keagan Wells, Nick Larabeo, John Sherman. Matt Sherman, (fourth row) Ty|er Brown ‘w N(j|| jacob Quisl (Wlh row) Shannon Brown and Abby Larabee. �HHS band marches into a new school year at camp the Hastings High School Marching Band kicked olt its new season Inst week nl the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center in Dowling where the band began rehearsals for its new show ‘The Golden Ticket," featuring music from the original motion picture "Charlie and the Chocolate factory *’ "The musical arrangements do a fantastic job of weaving together all lire familiar themes into a seven minute show that is sure to please audiences and judges, alike." said Hastings band director Spencer White “Band camp w xs a great success. “Camp represents, approximately 10 weeks of class work — over 50 hours of rehearsals." said White, w ho is now in his second year as director of *e mi"1' ‘>n<1 hi|’h ?d"x’1 h"£ program, 'll* bonded wry well from freshman io senior as they battled >n •section Olympics' and performed on Skit ^'pcsnite the sketchy weather Monday ."X” morning and rain nil day Wednesday. the MUdents were able to leant about 90 percent of the drill formations used in the show, accord­ ing to White. He said they hope to complete the show during post-camp practices next week at the high school. During camp the drumline had an opportu­ nity to practice w ith new drums — all except the skins covered w ith protective wrap, which will remain in place until the drums are ■' •'■..->• •. News drums, purchased with over $10,000 in donations from the community, will be unveiled for the first ti ty when the band marches in the Summerfest parade. Pictured are Michael James and Stephanie Wezell with t shrouded in their protective coverings.. • Lauren Arnetl plays a mellophone solo. The music staff who worked with the students throughout the week performs for the students and families Thursday evening. The staff includes Hastings graduates who have gone on to major in music in college, as well as professional musicians who direct bands of their own Senior Kali Wales practices the color guard routine, which will enhance the “Golden Ticket" program performance. Band director Spencer White tells the crowd gathered Thursday night that the work accomplished during band camp is the equivalent to 10 weeks of class time during the school year. The practice tubas, which are used in order to save the best < es only, add color to the rehearsal. Tuba players inclurin /<7 . < ,or PerformancPhilip Hess, Raiden Macleod and Tony Rivera e °m 0rt) AbbV Campbell "Camp represents approximately "i0~w^kZ of class work — over 50 hourc nf BKS The students bonded very well fronUrp T*155to senior as they battled infection nl hman and performed on Skit Night ” °n OlymPlcs’ Hastings band director Spencer White The trombone section, at parade rest, includes (from left) Matt Banister. David Hall Cainh k Alan Rivera. Clare Green and Marshall Cherry. ’ * eecb- JayMolette.DoxxVanHouten. unveded for the bands first appearance of the 2013 season in the Hustings Summed , Grand Parade. Saturday. Aug. 24. Cs 1 he new drums arc anuzinp ” said wi "An all new lop-of-the-line Matiex Drumr ' with nil the bells and whistles To “ n with the support of hundr^ ‘ p '^d businesses, families and indivtdu d a ' SS Donations exceeded SI O.(XX)" d°nors. Band camp .staff included 12 Individ . from all over the statp r; i "Kl,v’duals .. - ..... f band arg cnit, “lu»ts\ndrew intludinS Kara (..uncanan color trumpet; •aj'lor. In addition henfU*d: a,,d Rl’hcrt ■'U’ltal musicians: CJ It Wc,IC lour Pro,cs‘ f«r IXiwagiac u d~ of Christina Roback r"C Sch,,ok- '~ntRuffalo Area stltVC,l’rufba,’d'il‘’r Armstead. flute; Alex Uhtup Pllb|lv Svhot bands for Southfield S2 al„n freelance ■’'“nt. percussion. ruK;h horn; and. IM an‘* Hastings �Tho Hastings Banner Discussing education Foundation launches three-year program to boost education —_ ...... Patrice Martin, facilitator with NonProfit Network, leads Barry Community Foundation Education Matters attendees in a brainstorming and planning session July 31. Martin asked, “What is the vision of the future state of education in Barry County?” 1 Groups at the afternoon session of the Barry Community Foundation Education Matters community meeting answer questions posed by facilitator Patrice Martin of NonProfit Network. The groups work independently and then share results with the whole assembly. by Shari Carney Staff Writer For three years, the Barry Community Foundation has, focused on economic devel­ opment in Barry County. Now, it will shift the focus to education, with the premise that an educated community positively impacts the local economy. A cross-section of educators, superintend­ ents. school board members. Barry Community Foundation board members, youth-focused nonprofits and business lead­ ers gathered at the Barry' Enrichment Center in Hastings for a day-long seminar. “Education Matters,” Wednesday. July 31. “A healthy community opens itself to new ideas and provides high-quality education and Jife-long learning for all members of the com­ munity — from cradle to grave.” said Barry Community Foundation Director Bonnie Hildreth in the opening remarks. Sobering statistics were presented by Tina Gridiron, senior strategy officer with Lurnina Foundation. In the 1950s to the 1970s, the United States was No. I in the world for post secondary’ edu­ cation participation. The U.S. has dropped to 11th place, with Korea in the No. 1 spot, followed closely by Canada and Japan. Currently, 38.73 percent of people age 25 to 64 in the U.S. have completed some type of postsecondary' education. The goal of the Lurnina Foundation is to see the number grow to 60 percent by the year 2025. The statistics are even lower for Barry County, where 28.7 percent of adults between the ages of 25 to 64 have some type of post­ secondary credentials. Of Michigan’s 83 counties, Barry County ranks 44th for resi­ dents having college degrees. Dollars seem to make the case for advanc­ ing in education. 'Hie median income for a high school graduate in Barry County is $27,635; those with some college or an asso­ ciate’s degree is $31,713; a bachelor’s degree, $42,310: and graduate or professional com­ pletion, $60,377. To reach the goal of 60 percent. Gridiron Brandy Johnson of Local College Access Network challenges attendees of h Barry Community Foundation Pducalion Matters Community Meeting rethink the moaning of the word col­ . Io encompass many types of post­ secondary education Community Foundation for its focus on edu­ cation, but cautioned that “partnerships are really, really hard.’’ Local foundation officials also were told to be patient and adaptive, con­ stantly reorient toward learning, keep kids at the center and be open and stay informed are lessons they have learned. One suggestion was implementation of a link card. With a link card, local businesses donate a percentage of a purchase price toward future college costs. Comments during a question-and-answer session led to the general concession that the cost to attend college must come down. To meet the goal by 2025, a low-cost option, such as more online opportunities, needs to be in place. Bonnie Hildreth (from left), Rose Heaton and Judy Freeman participate in a brain­ storming session for the Barry Community Foundation Education Matters Community meeting. rific mission,” but added that college is not for all. Some students, he said, want to work a trade with their hands, and often, there arc not enough people to fill the jobs. Gecrlings, who has been in Hastings for just over a year, said he has been impressed — . ______ ___ “They have the capacity to make it happen. In many communities and organizations, you get a lot of ‘Yes, but...’ and people talk themselves out of solutions before getting started.” Patrice Martin, NonProfit Network Lurnina Foundation Senior Strategy Officer Tina Gridiron speaks at the Barry Community Foundation Education Matters community meeting Wednesday, July 31. Gridiron said her organization has set the goal to increase the propor­ tion of Americans with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60 percent by the year 2025. The current percentage for Barry County is 28.7. said it will take a partnership approach and a commitment to success for all. Employers, libraries, school boards, parents, political leaders and the faith-based community work­ ing together will bring Barry County closer to this goal, she said. Diana Sieger. Cris Kutzli and Ruth Bishop representatives from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, highlighted what they have learned. Neighbors to the north is how Sieger described the foundation, established in 1922. A focus on education since 1940 has given more than $1 million back to the community in scholarships. J Dissatisfied with gaps across geographic socioeconomic and racial lines, the founda­ tion aligned with Kent County School Services Network to reach all children. lire Grand Rapids foundation held an ini­ tial community meeting in 2009 with the goal that all residents of Kent County would have the opportunity tu live meaningful and fulfill mg lives. uuin"You first have to get fami|ics stand the importance of some type of " ondttry education.” said Bishop who hvlM develop the Knowllow2Go campaign Kent County. KnowHow2Go help, smdems apply to colleges. r uns Kutzli gave conditions lor success, sayin,. students need to believe college is alfordabe hate then health and human service needs met. be immersed ntcotlege-bound culture and be academically prepared Ute result of building partnerships ami locustng on education tn Kent CoUnlv to a promise pact with sixth or'./, Harrison Park School. The pk,m^ “ Kutzh. is a scholarship awaiiiL, u ’ ‘.H complete high school and X" „ .Wh° dance and behavior expectations IK. ""t "' to expand the program to all the i -S Kent County. C *d,o°,s »» The representatives congratulated Barry Early childhood education was addressed by Julie Guenther, who said, due to the Great Start Collaborative, free preschool is avail­ able to children who are 4 by Nov. 1 and who meet income eligibility- A family of four with an income of $58,875 would be eligible, she said. Research has shown that 80 percent of the brain develops before a child is 3 years old, said Guenther. Area superintendents and representatives gave overviews of their respective schools, including Paul Blacken of Delton Kellogg; Todd Gecrlings of Hastings; Tracy George, Maple Valley technology director; Tom Enslen, Thomapplc kellogg; and Ronna Steel and Fred Jacobs, representing the BISD. Blacken commcr^c^ Hildreth and the Barry Community Foundation for their “ler- Grand Rapid3 C°mrnunity Foundation President Diana Sieger addresses the Barry Community oundatioq Education Matters Community eeting Wednesday, July 31. with the strong sense of community in all of Barry County. Geerlings said Hastings School District staff were currently at Pierce Cedar Creek attending Capturing Kids Hearts. Capturing Kids Hearts is a program that teaches rela­ tionship building skills. The goal is for each student to feel welcome and safe in their learning environment. Maple Valley is moving to a program that allows elementary students to advance at their own pace, said George, adding that only two other schools in the state offer this style of learning. Enslen began with a question about fund­ ing. and pointed out that Barry County school districts receive the least amount and arc insufficiently funded. Despite the lack of funds, Enslen said, “We do a tremendous job.” Echoing Geerlings, he said the Capturing Kids Hearts training was. “by far the best thing I’ve ever done." Steel, who recently was appointed to the BLSD .superintendent position after leading the Maple Valley district, handed the micro­ phone to Jacobs, publisher ot Fhe Banner. Jacobs brought the room to silence with the proclamation. "This emphasis on college is an utter failure.” . "In the 1990s, we were sold a bill ot goods that has created a lost generation of kids who don’t know how to work.” said Jacobs. The cost of education increased, and vocational programs in high schools were gutted. Pointing to a video of kids in one of the local programs, Jacobs asked, "Which one would you give up? I want 100 percent to be successful.” . Employers are looking for workers who can read: lune basic math skills: a good work ethic; communication, time management, problem solving and teamwork skills, said Jacobs, who is among a group ot people working to offer .such training to area high school students through .special BIbD pro­ crams. So far. programs have been estab­ lished in automotive restoration, welding, health care and culinary arts. With the tight skills. young Pe0Pltf able to land jobs right out of high school with­ out college debt, said Jacobs Brandy Johnson, from Local College Access Network, then suggested the word ‘college’ should be redefined to include mul­ tiple aspects of postsecondary education. Johnson said, Michigan has moved from a manufacturing base to a knowledge base, and postsecondary education is a necessity for everyone. “Postsecondary educational opportunity and attainment arc critical to a just and equi­ table society, strong economy and healthy communities.” said Johnson. The afternoon was spent in planning with Patrice Manin from the NonProfit Network. “Vision without action is a daydream,” said Martin, quoting a Japanese proverb. “Action without vision is a nightmare.” Martin divided participants into groups, who were then asked, “Why do community efforts fail?” Participants shouted out reasons such as not having the right stakeholders, unneces­ sary red tape, 20 percent of the people doing 80 percent of the w ork, lack of resources, fear of change and lack of follow through. Each group was assigned the task of brain­ storming questions and then reporting the results. When asked what changes they’d like to see. participants said increased use of tech­ nology, emphasis on early childhood educa­ tion, healthy family units, a redefining of edu­ cation and the delivery of information, a pos­ itive culture, more access to information and funding, changes in the classroom and educa­ tion to be accessible for all. “There is a lot of passion in this communi­ ty,” said Martin, telling participants to “channel the energy to transform education in your county.” In a follow-up interview with The Banner, Martin said she has worked with Barry Community Foundation previously. “'Fhey have the capacity to make it hap­ pen.” said Martin. "In many communities and organizations, you get a lot of ‘Yes, but and people talk themselves out of solutions before getting started.” Martin said Barry Community Foundation is building on successes and shows definite evidence of forward momentum. She said that many of the ideas generated at the forum shared the same central theme. “Let’s rethink education ... take it apart, put it back together,” she said, "h’s not one-sizefits all.” Martin said she was impressed by the col­ laboration in the room. “Il is rare to see that ‘A-ha’’ moment hap­ pen so early in the process,” said Martin. “Everybody fell free to say whatever was on their minds," said Hildreth in a follow-up interview with The Banner. Another conference is planned for the com­ ing months. “We will come back together and create a final vision statement for Barry County ... As Fred said, how do we prepare l(X) percent to be successful.” Hildreth said she believes all have the same goal in mind, but see different ways to get there. "We respect each other’s opinions,” she said The conference was videotaped and will be made available soon at www.barrycf.org. �P.igc 4 - Thurs day August 8. 20 J 3 - The HasMi.; • Banner Did you see? County board should helped Bill for debugging for approach to uiute 5^.... This pileated woodpecker is busily debugging a tree in the Apple Street paring lot along the river bank in Hastings A second woodpecker was assisting but took Hight before the photo was snapped. The pileated woodpecker is the size ot a crow, mostly black with white stripes down the neck, and sports a flaming red crest. This breed leaves rectangular holes in the wood and a resulting large pile ot debris at the base of the tree - but few bugs. (Photo by Shari Carney) We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by reader- or our staff member* that represent* Biury County. II you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 135! N. M-43 Highway. Hasting?, Ml 49058; or email new><«'jadgraphics.com. Please include information such a* where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. do you know? Checking out check Do you recognize anyone in this photo of what appears to be a check presentation? Do you know when the photo by Leo Barth was taken, or where? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous pho­ tographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other informa­ tion. We're hoping readers can help us iden­ tify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used, if you're able to help tell this photograph's story, we want to hear from you. Mai! information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Have you Hastings. MI 49058; email newsC^j adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. met? The Banner occasionally profiles a per­ son from the community whose love for Barry County makes al! of us shine. Their lives and their work may not be readily seen, but they make our community a special place to be. Six years ago. Carolyn Bird was so excit­ ed about the opening of the Lighthouse on the Lake drop-in center for adults healing from current or past mental health Issues that she beat the boss to his parking space. And. up until her retirement party last week. Bird. 71. has rarely left her position on the agency's board of directors or her volunteer effort as the center’s newsletter editor, cither. Though .she’s slowed down some and looks forward to days that won’t be wall-towall planned with activity, Bird says she’ll still compose the center’s newsletter because writing has been a part of her DNA since she took Elizabeth Underwood’s jour­ nalism class at Hastings High School. She’s been the center’s biggest recruiter, moving the potluck dinners she had at her home — where more than 35 people often gathered to eat and to sing — to the center (on Green Street across from Dairy' Queen) where she markets the beauty of space that is non­ threatening, non-judgrnenta! and support­ ing. I wish I were: A novelist. Favorite author: There's so many. The book I’m reading: 1 ju->l finished City oj Tranquil Night, a novel about Mennonite missionaries Nickname: ‘Tweety Bird.’ There was another Indy at my church. Carolyn Berg, whose name w.k so much [like mine}, they ju-»t started calling me ’Twtxty Bird.’ Favorite music: Country, especially country go>pcl. Favorite artists: Tom T. Hall, Slim Whitman. Favorite song: ”Amazing Grace” and "In the Garden ’’ My idea of perfect happiness: Being surrounded by family. If I were president: I wouldn’t know what to do. The one thing I’d change, though: Equality for everyone, regardless of gender. Favorite school subjects: Math and music. But, they’re so different: Music has measures and liming. Greatest fear: Storms and tornadoes. My advice for a young person: Do something good for yourself and others and be an encourager to those around you. Favorite historical figure: Abraham 1 incoln. He had simplicity and he had faith. Place I’d like to go: Norway. My grand­ parents were bom there, and 1 heard so many stories of fjords and fishing. Favorite movie stars: Tony Curtis and Rock Hudson. When I grow up, I want to be: I’ll never grow up. Best thing about Barry County: The tact we have so much to offer — lakes and community, h’s a lovely place to be. Carolyn Bird race or creed. My best teacher: Mrs. Underwood, she was so gentle and kind. Do you know someone who should be fea­ tured-.' Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner, 135/ S’. M'M Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058; or email newsroom®)adgraphics.com. . After reading about the mute swan issue in last week’s Banner, I came to the con­ clusion that the county officials made a good attempt to solve the growing crisis facing Barry County’s wildlife population. Staff from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources appeared before county commissioners to voice concerns with the growing population of mute swans, which is estimated in excess of 15.5CX) birds, making Michigan’s population the largest in North America. I think the county’s willingness to move quickly on special legislation to help state officials deal with the overpopulation of the non-nativc bird and the potential threat to our county’s environment was laudable. Barry' County has more than 375 named lakes, plus a number of small water areas and farm ponds, that attract wildlife to the area. DNR officials are concerned the mute .swans’ aggressive nature to other waterfowl and the threat to humans — especially when they come across their nesting place was motivation for the department to act. DNR officials told commissioners that mute swans, which feed primarily on aquatic plants, reduces food supplies for other native wildlife because they con­ sume far more than other w ildlife species. They said mule swans eat four to eight pounds of plants per day, often, uprooting more plants than they actually eat. And, because mule swans occupy their habitat year-round, there is a high potential for depletion of aquatic vegetation. Wildlife experts who study mute swans also report their concern with the declining numbers ot native duck and certain fish species that feed on animals living in the plants. So, due to the county’s large number of lakes and wildlife areas, it’s in our best interest to control the mute swan population before permanent damage is done. In today’s legislative climate, it’s refreshing to sec a local board willing to listen to a number of experts, as well as local citizens, then deliberate and come to a conclusion to help satisfy another gov­ ernment agency while offering local citi­ zens the ability to opt out of the DNR’s reduction program over the next five years if they don’t want the DNR to proceed with a kill program in their township. DNR officials told commissioners that mute swans aren’t native to Michigan, or even North America. They were brought to this country from Europe in the mid1800s because of their beauty and size with little knowledge of their aggressive and predatory nature. DNR officials said that if the increasing population of the bird isn’t brought under control, it would impact other bird species, such as trum­ peter swans — which are native to the area — certain fish species and aquatic plants in our lakes. For more than 45 years, wildlife biolo­ gist Joe Johnson, now retired from (he Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, studied mute swans. Johnson maintains that the non­ native mule swans are a nuisance and must be controlled. Johnson told an area news reporter that the mute swans “clearly com­ pete with native wildlife for food and space and have a lot of conflicts with humans.” But it’s the trumpeter swan that will become the big loser if the population of mute swans isn’t controlled. Since 2006, the DNR has been trying to control the explosion of mute swans. They’ve tried to control them by destroy ing eggs and nests and by euthanizing birds found on public lands, said Johnson. And. wildlife specialists fully understand the importance of getting the mute swan pop­ ulation under control before it does per­ manent damage to the native species. Nicole Wood, Hastings native and a graduate student at Michigan Stale University, told commissioners about the aggressive behavior of mute swans and said they can. “chase, harass and kill.’’ including encounters with humans. She w«nfatal iumi. went on 0 * nc swan anacN k. was Ohio man. a «i’ • (hc vepclnIion sysPlus. they al.se ! in our lakes, tem and lisb |X)| • idcnt of lhe Barry Yet. Man ftshP conIendcd lhat. County ^“^^Amtc^wans. wc won’t ••If we gel nd .. she wou|d have any sw ans a <• no( (nimpctcr rather see more mute >w.n swans ’ ^''Lkave it (he lineate in the sand Sl’,l,C s^ Xle in favor has been drawn.P n population, of reducing the muI . P^., lx;iu while Others ackno.wh« g wi|| >> »nd want them I h ntownship ^^X/^’ne what’s Hcs. tor Blair leads t|K S""reduce the populate, bum neighboring Leach Lake. Fisher wants the mufXns left alone. Why don't they jut. up signs at both lakes indicating w here the mute swans are allowed ? T . Barry County is not alone Tuesday. NBC’s “Nightly News” reported thou­ sands of seals lining the beaches off of Cape Cod. which, to many, might seem innocent or natural. But. according to the National Marine Fisheries Services, the larrc population of seals now estimated at more than 16.000 is attracting sharks. Monday, beaches had to be closed for a time when visitors spotted a shark just 30 yards out. Last August, a swimmer was bitten, adding to the seriousness of the sit­ uation. According to long-time fishermen Bill Amaru, the large number of seals is depleting an already strained fishery “It’s indicative of an environment which is somewhat out of balance." said Amaru. Now. he and others want the federal gov­ ernment to take another look at the prob­ lem of allowing the seal population to go unchecked. Their solution? To thin out the population. The Michigan DNR is presently hold­ ing a wolf hunt in three areas of the Upper Peninsula to reduce the population of wolves where there have been reports of attacking livestock and pets — along with causing concerns for children playing out­ side. Some critics say the hunt isn’t need­ ed and that it’s an affront to democracy. Balancing personal rights and freedoms against individual safety while protecting our natural habitat is what organizations like the Department of Natural Resources and the National Marine Fisheries Services are called to do. It's imperative that we allow them to do their job, because if we don’t, wc will all suffer the conse­ quences. When commissioners heard both sides of the mute swan issue last week, the ces­ sation of cat admissions was again on their agenda. Since the shelter was reorganized and new management was put into place, the shelter adopted a no-kill policy for cats. However, the shelter was recently forced to turn away cals due to the over­ population at the shelter. I he new policy is laudable, but controlling unwanted and homeless animals is part of the shelter's mission. By adopting a no-kill policy they've limited their ability to help control over population throughout the county. 1 applaud them for working feverishly to find homes for these animals, yet they still have the responsibility to control popula­ tion when there are more animals than wc have adoptive homes. Controlling overpopulation of certain species of animals and plants and looking out tor our environment is something deeX? W • 'aVC beC" suPP«ting tor ,c sel "P and oirani«. ons hkc the DNR. National Ma i u hshencs and our local animal shelter ’s ■me to let the experts sohe thes ,r b k'n1''’or m'he end we «ill all t,,ce the ■ n' sequences of their failure t() ac| ‘"e C°" •■red Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive opinion poll Vote <>" ll,c q“cMi,’n posed each week by accessing out website, w wu.Haqi n1 u ulls wiH be tabulated and reported the following week alone with •. n*\v nnerxont K “question. Major lx’ague Baseball is getting tough on players who use performance enhancing drugs and is said to be con­ sidering a lifetime ban from the sport of New York Yankee Alex Rodrigue/. Is a lifetime ban too tough a penalty lor drug use in pro baseball? For this week: Cursive writing is nol Core Curriculum as Michie jn |he common aiders becom- and slide rule, some extJrL ' ’ r.rrsive w,l,in9 is no longer an essenhal^r skill. Should cursive writing be reared? Ud -I Yes -1 No A,___ Mute Swans Not Allowed Weregoing to Loach Lakewhoro they put out the welcome mat �1710 Hw,,n95 Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2013 - Pnqr r The arts generate revenue, enhance life and education •Ito the editor of Rcp The U S. onljnmec h;Js a al,Vcs Appropriation’ g the National ”'cd “ bi" that wou d c । ,hink - d< wniem State blindly reclassified land uses To the editor: Re'sou^" of Natural interested in “P'.rso" bl Gold" is more lions camp'iipn>fn°l|ing.lhe DNR pub,ic rc,a‘ in accuracy gl , r fraCtUri'* than “thoroiirh5* c,1‘um»ng that the DNR conducts land such na/s’s before leasing our public the ’e lhc Ban> Shtte Grut Area and learnL ’ ar] Air Walcr defense has ™, ‘n dcPosition testimony of DNR per­ . SlaB didn’t even visit any of the o thousands of acres it leased to oil and gas interests in Allegan and Barry’ counties, and that staff had insufficient time to credibly analyze information stored in computer data- bases. Golder also claimed careful analysis of “what type of use should be allowed.’* In fact, DNR initially designates large areas "non­ development” and prohibits placement of drilling pads but then reclassifies to “devel­ opment” by means of subsequent permits, lease amendments and variances. One com­ pany, Encana, received 119 of 125 reclassifi­ cation requests. Public servants should serve the public, not just the oil and gas interests. Mary beth Pritschet Hopkins Difference teen volunteers made in Hastings not all positive To the editor: This is in response to Fred Jacobs’ column in the Aug. 1 edition of the Banner, “Teen vol­ unteers make a difference in Hastings.” Not everyone who was involved in the Group Cares project is as happy as Fred. I am one of them. My project was left half done on what was promised. This project was started last fall with John Hart (the city’s community development director) going around town finding homes that needed repair, 'Hie few weeks before the project was to begin, several different people were around getting measurements and mate­ rial lists, which were not complete. The team arrived Monday and announced they would be here from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. My paperwork said 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. My team con­ sisted of an adult coach, one male teenager and three female teenagers, all of whom were scared of heights to do a shingle job. The females were all dressed in short shorts and new tennis shoes. They claimed they were not informed the roof was a tear-off. The adult coach said he knew how to roof. He didn’t. He refused help and tools from others. I supplied fools, ladders, restrooms, food, pop and water, an awning, table and chairs to my team and lhe two teams who were work­ ing on the house next to mine. I was promised a new roof on a small garage, two porch roofs, and skirting around a porch. The roofs were tear-offs. Wednesday, 1 asked lhe supervisor of the site coaches to please not send the team back Thursday. Instead, he, his wife, and another man came back at 3:30 p.m. and asked if I would help them roof one side of the garage. We did it in 90 minutes. Thursday, they sent a second team to do lhe skirting on the porch. My team coach asked that I supervise this project because he didn’t have time. My team had devotions every day right after lunch for 45 minutes to an hour. These should have been done at the end of the day. 1 had no problem with a prayer at lunch, but this was work camp, not Bible camp. Thursday, I bought roof jacks, and my team leader didn’t know how to use them. He was supposed to be teaching the kids. Did this Group Cares organization have to get permits for the work they did? If so, I never got mine. If an individual was to do this work, they would have to have a permit. The garage roof was finished at 3:30 p.m. Friday, and the porch skirting was finished before noon Friday. The other two porch roofs were left untouched. Why don’t we give our local teenagers or some of our people in the court system this opportunity to leam a trade? These people from Group Cares all paid to be here. Marge Loew, Hastings Research of swan issue urged To the editor: 1 am a 35-year resident of a lake in Northern Michigan, am a loon ranger, head of the wildlife committee and 25-year board member of our lake association. I am noi familiar w’ith Barry County and the swan sit­ uation there, but 1 am very familiar with Michigan’s mute swans in general and would like to put forth my opinion on lhe subject. I would hope the residents of Barry County get involved, do their own research, search out the facts for themselves, and hopefully, work to reverse the decision made by the county board of commissioners allowing the DNR to take control of Barry’ County waters and basically usuq> lhe rights and authority of the residents in general concerning issues directly affecting them. Since learning of lhe USDA and DNR’s slaughter of lhe mute swans. I set out to research some of the facts pul forth to justify lhe extermination of this bird by these agen­ cies. One of these facts was the death of a kayaker because of an attack by a mute swan which has now been expanded to include bro­ ken arms. legs, etc., none of which I or any­ one else residing on these lakes has ever wit­ nessed. I have contacted or spoken in front of numerous chambers, township boards, county­ officials. park managers, other lake associa­ tions. the Iz>on Network, and have yet to find a single person who has been physically attacked by a mute swan. I am not speaking about a person who has been ‘hissed at’ or intimidated. I am talking about attacked and physically wounded. Since these birds were introduced into lhe East Jordan area in the very early 1900s, and since this is a big lake and tourist area, 1 felt I should have been able to at least find one per­ son who had been attacked and had to go the doctor or hospital in the past 100 years due to a swan attack. I am afraid I couldn’t find any­ one, in fact, the sheriff’s department said they haven’t even received a complaint about a mute swan in the past 15 years. | noticed in your article that the DNR claims that mute swans eat six times more food than other waterfowl. Does this horrifyinc statistic hold true for lhe trembler swan, well7 Are swans six times bigger than ducks'’ D<k". “ 350 P°“"d |Kr’°" g£s >■- »>ud’ as a PtPiOn' a lake by digging up large amounts of vegeta­ tion (unlike other swans, such as trumpeters or boats or lake rakes). Because of lhe inva­ sive Eurasion water milfoil (which will soon become a major problem in all Michigan lakes) we have had to implement a special assessment district on our lake to control this invasive weed. If only we would have known about the mute swan’s penchant for digging weeds, maybe wc could have imported flocks of them to our lake instead of using herbi­ cides to control this problem. Another argument used by the DNR involves mute swans as predators of loon chicks. As a loon ranger, I can state simply that this is not true, and a check of the Loon Network website reveals no such claim about mute swans nor has any of my experience or conversations with other loon rangers sub­ stantiated thal bogus claim. Here on our lakes, the swans nest within 200 feet of loons with no problems. Thirty-five years ago, we had 30 swans on our lake and no Canada geese. Now, we have four swans and hundreds of geese. We have had only one baby cygnet grow to maturity in 10 years. The snappers or eagles got our three cygnets this year. Also, for you ‘pooping’ geese haters (and I am one) get yourself a waler device called a ‘Scarecrow’ which will keep the geese off your frontage. One last thought: some golf courses use swans to keen geese out of their ponds. H Again, please do the research on the mule swans yourself. Most importantly, don’t feed harass or approach waterfowl or wildlife’ Whc-n these, or any other animals, are hand! fed by well-meaning people or harassed unmercifully by watercraft, why should we be surprised when they unknowingly approach other unsuspecting people for hand-outs or defend themselves from attack? Finally, worik to reverse lhe decision by the Hany County Hoard ol Commissioner. I su7 peel the reason that lhe DNR and c ’ Schaelter feel that they are -spinning their wheels on Hus issue (according to the article m your paper) is precisely because thev are doing some -spinning’ of their own rcv.rdi,,, the mute swan, and those of us living jn .-1.2 proximity to wildlife in general just can't 1 uv into the rhetoric. ... — “ Cheric Hogan. I:‘"t Jordan nonprofi:arts; ii p-rforming ans''”'rand dance company,,nd ccnlm orchestras, arts ct’ j 1 'Jk'nerates $22.3 billion in c°\ a yi-.|d’n<1, ocal lax revenues anl,ua^ybl|iion in artsX bc><’"d their co"ec..veM b )naI En hons^ asrc£S:»»;□« funding for the Nt -p, level of $174 million- l9?3 funding Ending flgure equals $277 million in today’s dollars. Our schools need more arts education. Despite including the arts as being otic of lhe 10 core academic subjects, the No Child I .ell Behind law has pushed arts classes to lhe side. Schools, especially those struggling, can retain their best teachers by becoming incuba­ tors for creativity and innovation; places where students want to learn and teachers want to teach. Students with an education rich in the arts have better grade point averages, score better on standardized tests in reading and math, and have lower dropout rates — findings that cut across all socio-economic categories. Congress .should sup|>ort an expan­ sion of the federal arts education program to provide the best models for schools to include lhe arts in their curriculum. Our rural communities contain some ol the greatest cultural assets of our country . Rural economic development should be strenglh- Begin 2014 open class fair projects now To the editor: My visit to the open class exhibit at the 2013 Barry’ County Fair was veg* disappointing The entries were minimal. Not onc quHl crocheted doily did I secWe all have a year to fill Up those shelves with old treasures and new creations. These entries aren’t just about winning the blue rib­ bons. It’s about sharing and connecting with our neighbors. Please join me next year as we pack those shelves. See ya at lhe fair! Sandy Mosleller Speaking up for mute swans To the editor: I am writing as a concerned citizen and voter who believes in the fair and humane treatment of all animals, a property owner on Leach Lake in Barry County, and as president of the Barry County Humane Society. It was with astonishment and dismay that I witnessed five of our seven county commis­ sioners vote in favor of a confusing, misinter­ preted, misunderstood, and ill-conceived reso­ lution to basically give the Michigan Department of Natural Resources unfettered access to our lakes and other bodies of water to slaughter our mute swan population in Barry County as part of a statewide effort to rid the state of these magnificent creatures for various reasons, most of which can be refuted. This would give Barry County the dubious distinc­ tion of being lhe first county in Michigan to approve the carte blanche killing of all lhe mute swans in our county by lhe DNR or citi­ zens having permits. Over lhe past two weeks, 1 have educated myself on the habits of both the trumpeter and mute/swans, talked to repoentatives from the DNR. my township «jjucMsor, some commis­ sioners, neighbors and prdperty owners from not only Leach Lake but other lakes in the county, and have taien several calls made to the Barry’ County Humane Society office from citizens of nol only Barry County, but sur­ rounding counties wondering what they can do to slop this poorly planned eradication effort. The DNR would like to have us believe that lhe trumpeter swans will come flying in once the mute swans are gone. This is simply not the case on lakes such as Leach and Middle with public access sites, several homes around lhe lake, and lots of jet skis and power boats. The trumpeters will inhabit the private lakes or lakes with little or no human population, since they do not want to live around humans. On the other hand, the so-called non-nalive mute swans, who have been here since the late 1800s, have adapted nicely to humans and their motorized boats. As far as aggression goes, most waterfowl will lash out" If they or their families feel threatened or provoked. I have witnessed over lhe years irresponsible jet ski users and boaters harassing the swans and other waterfowl. yes. the mute swans can be territorial. They actual­ ly help to keep lhe problematic geese away, and there are a lot more of the geese than there are mute swans. The DNR also uses the argument that the swans, with their long necks, eat the weeds the ducks and geese eal* and there are just not enough weeds tog° around. Is that why we at Leach Like pay ajcarly assessment to have our weeds removed chemically during the summer? 1 have lived most of my life at Leach Like and have watched and enjoyed the swans for many years with no problems whatsoever. I swim almost every during the summer, and at times come within feet of our one swan family that has been on the lake for many years. They have never shown aggression toward me or anyone else to my knowledge. Instead of waging war ,on all mute swans in Barry County, why noj JUM leave things the way they are now. and let ihe lake pro|>erty owners and lhe townships decide if there is a problem with the swans, and d So, then call the DNR to come and deal with it on a case-bycase basis, nol just an all-out mass annihilation that has not even l^n thought out. At Middle Lake, which is nght next door to Leach Lake, the l»kc supposedly decided there was a problem with the mule swans, and to date. s.'''tra sw*ms and their families have been killed in broad daylight, and lhe killing cOfll,“ a slippery slope. What specie* 1 l.h\PNR next deem as “nuisance” or ‘ n°* 1 * e or not neces "Tunre evetyooe ^n"i'?Mop the sense­ less killing of the 'nu“ ' to contact their cou"l> that they sole l» ,<e rescind the resolution. under current pol^X ‘ " County 10 ;,sk :>"d hopefully ing sWan U()| H* hands ot lhe township boards in cooperation with local lake associations and homeowners and the DNR. This issue is as much about leaving control where it should be as it is with saving the swans. Mary A. Fisher, Hastings cncd to help these communities promote the richness of their heritage and avid local artists with their entrepreneurship Aero* i the country, the role of the arts as an economic engine is growing in acceptance and strength. I call on all lawmakers to sup port funding and policies at the federal’ level that would recognize the growth potential and direct benefits of encouraging cities and states ro .strategically invest in the arts in order to drive economic development. I ynn Arnold, Ada Government is taking away rights To the editor: I’m speaking up for the beautiful swans on the lakes. I enjoy seeing the swans every morning moving on Algonquin Like. They don’t bother anything, and they are good for the lake. l he YMCA camp is just to the left from the island, and campers arc canoeing all lhe time. There are no incidents, as some say. with the swans. The story about (he swans is false and made up. So you can come here and slaughter them. Shame on the DNR and Barry County Commissioners. I will think twice before voting for them the next time their names are on the ballot. Other people may do the same. Don’t let this happen. Stand up for what’s right. Save these beautiful swans. Don’t be bullied by the government. They are taking over our better judgment and our lives by killing things we love. Help save the swans. .Also, vote for your Second Amendment right. Marie E. 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Mich 48909 Phone (517)373­ 3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican. 24th District (Allegan. Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street. Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. 0. Box 30036. Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone. (517) 373­ 3447. E-mail. senrjones@senate.michigan gov State Representative Mike Callton. Republican, 87th District (All ol Barry County), Michigan House ol Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing. Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373­ 0842. e-mail: mikecallton@hcuse.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash Republican. 3rd District (All ol Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building Washington. DC 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144 District office- Room 166 Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington. DC. 20510, PhCad Levh democrat Russell Senate Office Building. 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PaMor Don R.”.oc. i<l?i X32-9228 Manning Cctebrirtkm 9 arn & 10X’ am. tx How-h p !i;ik before lhe serM.v N-.rvts. duktren’s ministry, youtit p. ad. >: -mall group ministry, k.xk-rship mrurng SOLID HOUK RIHl E CHU RCH OT DI I TON ?<C5 Mil Rd. PO. Box 40S. (cor,t V’loRd <V> M4’J.De!’.'i:. MI /'■■-.v Ro.er CUypwl. ‘ 2<U ct-xj Sunday Worship Nir’-v.'y a-J Children's Ministry Ih. r lay r’g’rt Bible study and prayer time n p.m t<» 7.30 p.m I BURCH Ol I HF N AZ ARI YE 17’6 Nanb Broadway Rev Timm Oyv. Pa to' Sunday School 9 45 an* Morning Worship Service 10 :? am: Evening Scnue 6 p.m.; W.s.rwhy |’.cmr.g Service 7p.m. GRACE BRETHREN DIBIT CHURCH HMtiVwcll Rod. IL'MMi;-' p-actor Bob Wilw'u Churds Phot* -ft” 2330 P.'*tor’s How 269-9454356. b(« 16 33 *• shcgleha! net Sunday School 94* am : Warship Sen ke 1045 am. Sunday FNcning 6pm Wednesday 7 Tjn COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED MF IHOD1ST CHURCH o??5 S M-37 Hwy . fowling. MI 49050. Rev Ryan Wieland. SunJ..y5 - 10 am Worship Service. Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule • Adah Sunday School: 9 am.. Worship & Children s Programs 10 am.) Yi»uth Gmup. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfast* and more* Call the church office at (269) 721ft)77 (M'W.T 9 am -12 pm ). e­ null ottice(4mei.net or viiit (or www.countrychapelurnc.or); rvre information COMMUNITY BAM 1ST CHURCH A Coeviuntly rfChnUfM^n hA.» G'/.’hA G.d Smnclhrn c ir ,-.neither etnJ ThtnsfirT"! o.ir World. 502 Ea4 Grund Street. Hasting* Sunday Sunday School tor all afC' 19 •’fn.. Morning Worship 11 am. Evening Wonhip 6 p.m. Thursday. Bible Study A Prayer 7 p m. I<x tntoanon about other minivtrm and oppor­ tunity contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church ar (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjinK* cbchastings.ofg or see our Website; www.ubchavtings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Ha'tings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 pm. QUIMBY UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. PO. Box 63. Hosting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Rev Jerry Buktnki (616) 945-9392. Sunday W’orship II a.m. 1JRSE ItaEIIST CHURCH *■19 F \V.sodlawn H.iMing-s Dan C> rn.- Sr. IL -tie. Ryan Rose. Yivuth Pa-to:. Jeds M.-'-rer, Music Pastor, s . •’.» S.rvui- *»:I5 xn: Sunday vj.-.d f.;.- .,11 airs 10.30 a-m Wotsh-.p Service, ft pm Evening Service. Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p m A S» High Y‘-.uth Group 7-9 pan W.d- -d v. Tcrnth Night 6:30 p.-.i. Bibb Study. Praise . :M .yer C ll Chuxh Office 948fm ir lonndion on MOPS. Cbddrc.n's Cho>r. Sport' Mini-tries WOODLVND UNITED MEIHODIST CHURCH N) • N Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • <269) 367-4061 Pj'tor Giry s-. h t’is Sunday Worship 9.15 Pl FAS ANTVIEW FAM1IY CHURCH 260’. Lacey Ro. J, Dowling. Ml ~9O5(» i* v'.”. Skw OlnV-tvad i2>h ‘AA-’irA chjrlh phqse:' S, :.La Service 930 a m ; Sunday S.JumI || ^.rri.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m; Bib'a Study A payer Tmx Wednesday aght* 6 30 p «l W ELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3<>5 N. Hiivdway. Hastings. .MI -i-Mi.'S. Paster Su».m D Olsen. I’luxitf 945-2654. Worship Servicer Sunday. 945 a m.; Sunday Sciuxvl. 16 45 am ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHIRCH SO* S Jefferson Rev. Richard ■Mime. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4.30 p tv.: Sunday Masses 8 am. and 11 . 11. ConlcvMoii Sattrdav 304.15 SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday wnu.es each week: 9 15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m Holy Communion (each week). The Recto: of Ss. zYndrvw A Matthias is Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is htlp:6trax la'andnewn'atlhia*. Wc are part of the D»ocew of the Great Lake* which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church ol North America and u-c lhe 1928 Book of C<v:ranon Prayer al all cur HOPE UNI TED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South M M-79, Rev Richard Moure. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 9454995. Church Wcbsrte; wwu. hopeurtLorg. Church Fax No.: 269­ X 18-0607 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Bcbon. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; St. Hi Youth 5 to 7 pm.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonSbine Prv<cbool (ages 3 & 4i (September thru May I, Tbes.. Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church Wednesday 6 pm • Piorxers (meal served) (October thru May). WcdrxsJay 6 pm - Jr High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thun-day 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study pm ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Na-hvillc Rev. Richard Altine. Pa-tor. A mission of St Ro< Call Chuuh. Ha,ones. Mass Sund -y at 9.30 a ni. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4S87 Crut> Grove Rd. pastor R xnUI Bcrtran 1. Wheelctauracacs' k- ajid elevator Sunday Scb<»i»l 9 ?(■ . tn. Worship Time IO;30 a m Yo.i'i .-.tivtu.-- call for mfomu- NEW BEGINNINGS CHLRCHOF GOD 5 3 j Ji. St. H stifigi. Pashr J.C, Cr.nk uxdally mvilrs you to •lor-L’p with US each ScntEy al 10i3(i am. Interested in knowing .■I .e abv.it our chu-Ji? PJcwc feel i-« k" itr to i Ji i>r< of these numtrr- IV; >r CrarA 269-979-8618. • •!LblO-s?;nf/j, EdBLnkenship ilxx.:!; 2694)4^-3327 ■ k HI LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O Box 273. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone 269-948-0900. W’ebsitc; wvvu.litecaleccxom. Sun­ day Worship 10 am. W’ednexliy Life Group 6 30 p.m • HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sund-y mooting service time; 10 a.m. with nursery and pruwhool available ABUNDANT LIFT FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Don Spachnun. Office J’bor.e (269) 945-9574. Ottkx hours are Monday-Friday 9 a tn -Noon. Sunday morning worship hours. 8.45 am lYaditmrul Worship; 10 xm. Refreshments; 10.45 a m. Contemporary Worship Sunday School lor Pre K-5lh xnd .Nurxry Care (infants through age 4) is available dur­ ing both worship services. Share the Light Soap Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 Nonh M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Px'tor Bnan Teed and Youth Pa<tnr Enc Gillespie. Sundays: Nursay and uxld’cr (birth through age 3l uoro pnr.idcJ Sunday School 930 xnt. for toddlers t'.ru adult Worship Sen ice 1030 xm. & Children Church. 4 yean 4th grade, dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday Evening Youth Gmup ind Wednesday Midweek Programs will rcturnin Scptcn'N:r Thursdays: Senior Adult (50*/ Bible Study at 10 am. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 am. returns in September GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Ho/v Gw’uir.ioo Every Sunday' Sunday, Aug. 11 • Sumner Wunhip Haun 8:00 i 10:00. No Sunday School Aug, II -Noity Offering Bony County Cam; Men A; Women AA 7 pm. Aug. 12 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 pm. Aug. 13 • Fel!o*>hip Barbeque 5-7 p m. Aug. 17 • Carnival 9 am.-IZTO pm; Golf Outing 330 p.m. Location 239 E. North St. Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, tax 269-945-269X. Pastor Amy Luckey. http’.Vwwxv.divcover-gracc oqt FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings, Ml 49(158. (2c9) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Gamson. Pastor. Sunday Senias: 8.55 am. Traditional Worship Sen ice; II am. Contor.pmiry Worship Service. Visit U* online at vvww.fintchun:Hustings Oflj For information on our Bible stud­ ies. Yuurth Group, aid other program*1 A Spirit-Tilled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Huy. M-66 south uf Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun Praise 6c Worship 10 30 Mtu 6 pm.; Wed. 630 pm. Jesus Gub for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oa-'v of God s lave "Where Everyone is Someone Special " For irfpm>afirrc call 616-731-5194 7/ii v injomnum on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the < hurches and these local businesses: MkMiinu 770 Cook Rd Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Graphic* BOSLEY DAW 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI. George Ronald Kim|X,’l, age 80. of Hastings, passed away July 23. 2013 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. George was bom on July 21. 1933 in Philadelphia, Pa, the son of George and Emma (Hammer) Kimpel. George honorably served in the United States Army from August 1953 to June 1955, stationed in Germany. He worked as a decoder in the U.S. Army. After service in die military. George worked for the U.S. Post Office for 31 years, until his retirement tn 1991. George married Barbara Golden Pagan in 1991. He was a member of the Grace Brethren Bible Church of Hastings. He was a youth sponsor, Sunday School Teacher. George’s favorite things in life; music, poet­ ry. dogs and his "Honey Bee" (Barbara). George was preceded in death by his par­ ents and sister. George is survived by his wife. Barbara of Hastings, stepdaughters, Judy (Da\e) Ramsey of Hastings, Kim (Steve) Ijodenstein of Middleville; stepson, Dan Fagan of Middleville; 15 step grandchildren and 19 step great-grandchildren; two step great­ great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor's Life Enrichment Program. (2700 Nashville Hwy., Hastings. MI 49058). A memorial senice with full military hon­ ors will be held at the Grace Brethren Bible Church on Powell ^oad on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 4 p.m. in lhe atemoon. Arrangements by Gobach Funeral Home, please visit our websiu at www.girrbachfunendhomc.net to sign tie online guest book or to leave a memory ormessage for the fam­ ily. Susan Jeanne Long Susan Jeanne Long (Graham) passed on to Heaven early Friday morning. August 2, 2013. Susan was bom in Detroit but was raised and attended school in Parchment. As a y oung adult, Susan spent her summers with her family at their lake house on Gun Lake in the Hastings area Susan married in 1968. divorced in 2000. and she had her only child Scott in 1977 Susan was an accomplished LPN and worked in surgery at Sparrow Hospital until Scott was bom. She and her family eventually moved to the Hastings area from Lansing where they farmed. After a few years of being a stay-at-home mom. Susan went back to nursing, first in Hastings at Tendercare nursing home in 1984. and then at Thomapple Manor nursing home in 1994 where she worked until she retired in the fail of 2012. Susan loved gardening, she loved being on the water in the summertime, she loved her friends and family, and most of all she loved her dogs. Susan was preceded in death by her par­ ents. Barbara Graham (Crocker) and Lxwis Graham, and her uncle. Frank Crocker. Susan is survived by her >on. Scott MorrelLLong (Dustin); her sisters. Karen Graham-Taylor (Dan) and Pain Whitlock, her niece, Molly; her nephew, Cameron: her Aunt Bea; hc/four cousins; PeEgy. <■ Bill and Bob; her three b«st lrlcnd’' R J Crothers Susan Larke and l.i»Ja Fua'^. and Iter three dogs Bogie. 0„ Memorial services will be hdd on Saturday. August 10 ’013 at the Girrb.ish Funeral Home co nir of S. Broadly «">* Green Street, H~. MI 49058) a. n<u>n. "Vls"aiion that same day at 11 » . h'u Of flower., please make a donation ■n Susan’s name to lltontapple " Gorbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broaduaj ArTa,lg™1■'’';',^ b |he (iinbaeb Funeml 8Urbachfunendhome.m-l. ORANGEVILLE. Ml - Robert J. Boulter, of Orangeville Township, passed away August 4, 2013. in Allegan. Bob was bom May 24. 1935, in Prarieville Township, the son of James and Pauline (Stanley ) Boulter. Bob was a 1953 graduate ol Delton Kellogg High School. Also in 1953 he joined the Orangeville Fire Department where he faithfully served lor 53 years. Bob was a Key man with the D N.R. in the forest fire division. A former employee of Gene Vis Motors in Plainwell and the Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek, he owned and operated Bob's Marine Service nt Gun Lake. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and trap shooting. His hobby fumed into a business owning a target business for many years. Bob was a life member of the Michigan and National Trap Shooters Association. On August 29, 1953, Bob married the love of his life Alice M. Hermcnitt and she pre­ ceded him in death on July 26. 1995. Bob is survived by a son. Dan (Amalia) Boulter; a daughter. Mary (Leroy) Webb; grandchildren. Chris and Matt Webb. Danny Jr. and Michelle Boulter; great grandchildren: Isaac. Adalynn and Miles Webb; several nieces and nephews. Bob was also preceded in death by his par­ ents and a brother, Sherman Boulter. The family would like to thank the staff at Ely Manor for lhe excellent care given to Bob. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. al lhe Orangeville Baptist Church where the funer­ al service will be conducted at I p m. Pastor Dan Bowman officiating. Burial will take place in Prarieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Orangeville Fire Fighter’s Association will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgorcsfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Bob's fam­ ily. Arrangements made by Wiiliams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Roger Paris KALAMAZOO. Ml - Roger Paris, of Kalamazix), went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, Our Lord, on August 3, 2013. Roger w as bom June 18. 1930. the son of Curtis and Ruth (Westhoek) Paris. Roger was a loving husband and he loved to sing and did so regularly at the Ravine Road Baptist Church in Kalamazoo. Roger is survived by the love of his life. Doris (Barr) Paris, whom he married on June 3. 1967, sisters. Noreen (Robert) Parshall, of Hastings, Maryrulh Kinlign of Texas, and a brother, Ken Paris, of Texas; many nieces, nephews; great nieces; and nephews. The family received friends Wednesday. August 8, 2013 at the Wiiliams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, where his funeral .service was conducted, with Pastor Harold Brown, olticiatmg. Private interment took place in Brush Ridge Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial please consid­ er memorial contributions to the Ravine Road Baptist Church Missionary Fund will be appreciated Please visit www.williamsgoresluneral.com to leave a condolence mes­ sage lor Roger's family HASTINGS, Ml - Walter Wayne Winebrenncr. age 85 ol Hastings, went to be with his laird and Savior. Jesus Christ, on Thursday evening. Aug 1. 2013. He died at home with family members surrounding him. He was bom September 27, 1927, the sev­ enth child of Norris James and Ruby Jane (Skinner) Winebrenncr. Walter attended grade school near .Albion. IN and graduated in 1945 from Albion High School. He mar­ ried Laura Belle Mangus on August 10. 1947. After the ceremony, they drove to Grand Rapids, to attend college and seminary. He graduated from Grand Rapids Bible College and Seminary in 1953. Walter was pastor of small mission church­ es in several towns in Michigan over the years, starting in 1953. In April 1965. he answered the call from the Galilean Baptist Mission to be the pastor at Freeport Baptist Church. He was the pastor there until his retirement from the ministry in z\pri! 2012. He also worked as an electrician to help sup­ port his family starting in 1965. Prior to that, he did a little building and carpentry work to support the growing family. Waiter loved animals, having grown up on a farm. He always kept chickens, goats, a pony and a milk cow or two until lhe early 1980s when he decided to downsize the farm a bit. His wife and children were his true pride and joy. His most important mission in life was to make sure each one of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren came to know Jesus as their Savior. He was a gen­ tle man, loved and respected by his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Norris and Ruby Winebrenncr, brothers, Wilbur, Richard and Guy Winebrenncr and a sister, Lois Stump. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Laura (Mangus) Winebrenncr; sons, John (Cindy) Winebrenncr, Thomas (Ann) Wincbrcnner. James (Karen) Winebrenner and Daniel Winebrenner, daughters. Sally (Mike) Schantz. Mary Winebrenner, Margaret (Tim) Nicholson. Laura (Allen) Strouse and Grace (Tim) Fish; 25 grandchil­ dren and 25 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers. Bob (Mike) and Russell Winebrenner both from Albion, IN and one sister, Edith Sommer of Bourbon, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. 2100 Ray brook St. Ste 300, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546. A funeral service was held at Hastings First Baptist Church. 309 E. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, on Monday. Aug. 5. 2013. with long-time friend. Rev. Ralph VanderWerf officiating lhe service. He is to be buried in the Irving Township Cemetery. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a memory or message to the family. girrbachfuneralhome.net GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more ^formation. �The Ioni ibcv la,nc G,,rl<>el‘ filled with cotton seed to fill the demand of dairy fanners. Howers abound. The yard surrounding the Garden View guest house on Third Avenue is a beauty spot as is the rear yard ot Warner’s clog dancing studio. Other notable places arc the David and Judy Lake’s lawn on Washington Boulevard, roses at the front ot First Congregational Church, the entire Fourth Avenue location of lhe Hartzler build­ ing, the newly completed architectural changes to the former medical office, and beauty .shop and.the barrel plantings in the business district. Mary Norris of rural Hastings is spending a few days with her sister Virginia Decker. Chaplain Roy Copeland conducted a memorial service Friday for William Chapman of Lansing at Koops Funeral Chapel. Bill’s parents and grandparents were newspaper people. His grandparents had been at Flint with the Flint Journal. His parents, David and Jean, owned the Dike Odessa Whve and lived on Fourth Avenue. Bill’s sis­ .ter Claire and husband came from Hermansville in the UP for the service. ^Fhl House on !lt 1 !>">• at the «■ will have as hit T S<rcel' n,c sP«aktn family research Wlc °rDNA until 5 p.nt Visitor •>„ .'braD wdl be open welcome. The de-i ir *nd gue’sts arc always eager to assist ‘ lhc committee is their ancestry in lonia’c"’111’^ Wilh Provin8 The Iri-River m Co"n,> before 1880. ■ntesday.AuR ?n “m -CroUp Wi“ mcc' Women°HVS^b> l!"i^ Mc-hodist United Method bn Ch .H?' .C“'Son City in 'he forenoon ??; hS“,UnIay-AuE- )7’ members from <> Is °I>en not only of here bu T htt l,ea,llnnd'i District north S th ° a"y in,crcs,cd UMW mem­ Lake La"”"? District. which includes Wctdlmd ? 4.kCWOOd and Sunfield. jodland and nearby churches. refSU^X railWa>' has >' Slivered five filled w m ?1tS 'Uvin Ci,y Food' be fi.w d ? frozen vegetables. At lhe same tine, the railroad brought in five freightt cars Hastings teacher appointed to state board Mike Engle ol Hastings has been appoint­ ed by Gov. Rick Snyder to die Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Board. lhe Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Board provides over­ sight of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. “These appointees are highly qualified and bring years of experience to the board, and 1 appreciate their willingness to serve.” Snyder said in a press release issued Wednesday. Engle has been a teacher at Hastings High School for 14 years. He currently teaches economics and Advanced Placement gov­ ernment, and is also the varsity girls basket­ ball coach. He graduated from the United Stales Military Academy al West Point with a bach­ elor's degree in sociology and received his officer’s commission in the United States Army. He served in the Army as an aviation officer for seven years. Engle also earned a master’s of education degree in social sci­ ence from Troy State University. He will represent classroom teachers and replaces Jonathan Fielbrandt. Also appointed to the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Board was Christine Veld of Scotts; Dr. Scott Koenigsknecht of Fowler was reap­ pointed to the board. Appointees will serve four-year terms expiring March 30, 2017. and their appoint­ ments are subject to the adx ice and consent of the state Senate. Engle could not be reached for comment. Can y°u benefit from municipal bonds? may well * r inese issues A“d as un na may affect your th'"K nAa „ *onc Particular tyoe “f fnvesimen* bonds. Specifically; ,h®‘hfincullies faced by a few .nunietpa Utes should you adding 7vX porth’lio'.’0 nxed'in«>'ne Tm s’batp increases in deZs in'ail Overall, default rates for municipal bonds are low — much lower t an for corporate bonds of comparable quality, according to Moody’s Investor Services. Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you stick with “investment-grade” municipal bonds - those that receive the highest grades from independent rating agencies — you can reduce the chances of being victimized by a default. And municipal bonds offer these ben­ efits: . . . • Tax advantage^ Municipal bond inter­ est payments are free from federal taxes, and possibly state and local taxes, too. (However, some munis are subject to the alternative min­ imum tax. as well as state and local taxes.) This tax treatment means you would have to earn a much higher yield on other types of bonds to match the taxable equivalent yield” of municipal bonds. • Civic benefits — By adding quality municipal bonds to your portfolio, you can help support worthwhile projects in your community, such as construction of schools and hospitals. • Steady income — Barring a default, you will receive a regular, predictable income stream for as long as you own your municipal bonds. However, if you currently own many long-term munis, you may want to consider reducing your overall position. Eventually, rising interest rates will push down bond prices, and long-term bonds carry added risk because their prices will decline more as interest rates rise. Work with your financial advisor to determine the most appropriate PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES Llcensed • References Available Over 27 Frs. of Basement Construction & Waterproofing CONCRETE STOP LEAK approach for your situation. • Diversification — Municipal bonds can help you diversify the fixed-income portion of your portfolio if it’s heavily weighted toward corporate bonds. And you can even diversify your municipal bond holdings by building a “ladder” consisting of munis of varying maturities. Once you’ve built such a ladder, you can gain benefits in all interest­ rate environments — when rates are low. you'll still have your longer-term bonds working for you (longer-term bonds general­ ly pay higher nites than shorter-term ones), and when interest rates rise, you can reinvest the proceeds of your shorter-term bonds al the higher rates. Consult with your financial advisor to determine if municipal bonds can be an appropriate addition to your portfolio, as investing in bonds involves risks, including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments arc also subject to inter­ est rate risk such that when interest rales rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the investor can lose principal value if the invest­ ment is sold prior to maturity. Investors should evaluate whether a bond ladder and lhe securities held within it are consistent with their investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at'269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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SATURDAY, August 10 9:00 - No°n •‘Nationally Certified. Hometown Committed" 214 Shriner, Hastings WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Variety of items including Mildrens, § kitchen & crafts * f p ® J f & I' I ci 'di ' MARK POLL CELL 269-838-83B2 .... 1-269-945-0514 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings g All proceeds will he contribut'df0 loral hdics Participating in the Avon Walkfi" Cancer < find Susan G, Komen Rtir'for tJlc Cllre Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified nds by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I recently pulled some weeds in my yard. Sometimes I'm glad to have a little simple work where I can see progress, even if the effects of my labor are only temporary; 1 can only do a little bit at a lime, having to lake it slow due to arthritic knees. But one thing about pulling weeds in August stands out even when taken in small doses: il’s hot work. With the sun beating down on us. warm­ ing the whole nation, it’s easy to wonder if solar power will some day replace fossil fuels as our mainstay energy resource. That could be a wonderful development from a couple of perspectives: it could make the U.S. more energy independent and it could reduce lhe amount of carbon dioxide we produce by limiting the total volume of coal, natural gas and petroleum we bum each day. That’s why, from a climate perspective, solar power could be very helpful. Some efforts to harness the sun depend on capturing energy to do things such as warm up cold water. A few houses are designed to collect energy from the sun dur­ ing lhe winter to “passively ’ warm rooms with southern exposures. Those are good and valuable efforts, but to my mind, they pale in potential significance to work aimed at converting the energy of sunlight into electricity. Electricity is a wonderful form of energy. We can do almost anything with it. ranging from cooling our houses in lhe summer via air conditioning to healing them in the w in­ ter with electric heaters. Electricity runs washing machines and light bulbs and can power every thing from stoves and vacuum cleaners to computers and radios. 1 wc could engineer an economical and environmenially friendly way to convert sunl gh into dectridty. we might find o«r«h^ > Easy Street with re-ped «> lhe ecoiwt’K and political costs ol our nimon.d jxiwvr The solar panels you've seen on top of RVs prove evety day that elccln.- power can indeed be generated by sun ig > • a single panel I boiled to the top ot my hum. ble 1972 travel trailer. I about doubled the value of my investment tn.he trailer *1 added that panel to it. 1 used the setup to charge a ear battery 1 put on the longue ol the trailer. During the day. electricity flowed into the battery. At night I used the battery to power a single high-efficiency light bulb in the trailer that allowed me to read after dark. Solar panels, sometimes called photo­ voltaic panels, are still relatively expensive. They also generally contain some elements that arc not environmentally friendly. In short, there’s room for improvement in solar cells, and that fact has many engineers working on them. Recently, I’ve heard some good news about a new kind of panel that might really make a difference to the economics and lhe environmental impact of solar panels. The news comes from Oregon Slate University. Using ethylene glycol, the active ingredient ' in anti-freeze, engineers have made progress researching what’s called a continuous-flow process to making “thin-film" solar cells. With a continuous-flow approach, things look good in terms of being able to scale up the process to industrial production at low cost per unit produced. Perhaps best of all. the panels would be based on a mixture of copper, zinc, tin and sulfur. These arc all fairly common and cheap elements, com­ pared to those used in most solar panels today. “We need technologies that use abundant, inexpensive materials, preferably ones that can be mined in the U.S. This process offers that.’’ said Prof. Greg Herman of OSU in a press release. ’The common metals used in the new type of cells could help us gel away from the use of indium in photovoltaic panels. Indium is both rare and costly. And it’s mostly pro­ duced in China. In contrast, the metals in lhe new type of solar cell can all be mined here in the U.S. and they are much cheaper than indium. A great deal about lhe energy landscape would be changed if wc find a way to har­ m’s: the Min in economically and environ­ mentally attractive ways. Here’s wishing the best to researchers across the country who arc working to crack the solar nut. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest. was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This cohunn is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource St ieiu es at Washington State University, �Ungs B'Jnnvr — Thursday. August 8, 2013 — Page 7 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN JieiAom babies Khorvl Lynn Barker, born at Metro Health on July 20. 2013 at 9.08 p in. to Derek and Alexis Barker of laike Odessa Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. Looking back on 78 years of a safety net R uhh RF?K‘ *MI - Robcrt W- “Bob" ThI" 85<* L°f20,3 BaU,cafterC™ In P '’ T AUgUS a klengthy ght against cancer. He died peacefully in his him^ W,th 11C ,0VC h’S fainily surrounding Bob, the son of William and Lila (Leedy) HW«bUtn in BaU,c Crcck on JuI>' 16’ 19 b. In 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a beaman and served until 1947. Following is toui, in the Navy he was employed at Ke "Ogg’s lor 41 years and was a member of the 25 Year Club: retiring in 1988. On September 6. 1948, he married the love of his lite. Pat Kerr and they would have been married 65 years next month. Bob was an accomplished craftsman building his first home on 25th Street. He enjoyed living at Goguac Lake for many years and had fun with his children and grandchildren while there. Bob was an avid skier and enjoyed lake living, Liter they were able to enjoy many years of retirement together and loved travel­ ing. golf, his vegetable garden, and most importantly their many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchild. Bob especially loved kids and had a great connection with them. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and stepfather. Maurice Dean, and sisters. Winifred Evans and Carol MansfieldMathes; and a very special grandson. Dan Simon. He is survived by his wife Pal; daughters. Deb (David) Buford. Linda (Larry) VanBlarcum. Robin (Doug) Welton and Lisa (Gene) Simon; grandchildren, /Karon.and Nathan Buford, Brian VanBlarcum, Emily Miller, Chad and David Welton, Darcy Cotant. Amy and Zachary Simon; 15 great grandchildren and one great-great grand­ child, all who loved Bob dearly. At Bob’s request cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Lifespan Hospice. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, www.henryfuneralhome.org. Joanne Marie (Blue-Treynor) Mercer BELDING. MI - Joanne Marie (BlueTreynor) Mercer, age 75, of Belding passed away Thursday. August 1, 2013 at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice. Joanne was bom on April 27, 1938 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Bridges) Blue. She enjoyed reading, painting and spending time with family. She also owned Joanne’s Family Hair Care on Heffron Rd. .... ... Joanne is loved and survived by her chil­ dren. Connie Stowell of Orleans, Tamee and Gerald Johnson of Greenville, Kim Trierweiler of Kalamazoo and Rick and Sparkle Treynor of Greenville; eight grand­ children; 13 great grandchildren; her brother and sister in law, John and Dolons Blue of Cedar Springs; her soul mate, Louie Foss and best friend, Carol Etls. Joanne was preceded by her parents; a sis­ ter, Carol CaithamI and a grandson, firn SGra«side services will be held ttt 2 p.m. Thursday. August 8. 2013 at Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Belding. will, Pastor Ken HX>orf"y be given to the American Cancer o Johnsonflowers may have ton « * BeS^whire'funeral care has been entrust^Messages of condolence may also be given at www.jffh.conK Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads The same can lx- said of tbe ["for­ by Vondti VanTil mation age. with our rapidly evolving digital Social Security Public Affairs ^pcciu/ht revolution and periods of economic mslabiliUpon certain milestones, people look bat: ' Social Security is a safety ««'• io help and evaluate a life or an era. birthdays, class those who need it. reunions, holidays, anniversaries. Time is. Today, Social Security is «nuch ?,ore,lhan after all, simply the stringing together ol a just a retirement program by provtdmg bene­ number of events, some small, others signifi­ fits to disabled individuals and thetr families cant. These events can speed by quickly, but and survivors benefits to widows, wu owers each one can have an effect on the greater and the minor children of deceased workers. whole. A lifetime of seemingly mundane Social Security also admuusters events can pa>s in what seems like the blink Supplemental Security Income to aged and of an eye ... until one looks back to examine disabled people who have low income and them and realizes just how much has filled resource. . sickness and the space. In eood times ana o.iu. ”• . Social Security has been a cornerstone of health: Social Security has helped Americans. our nation, touching the lives of almost every Each payment has helped someone, some­ American at one lime or another, tor 78 years. where. The difference Social Security has It’s the most successful domestic program in made in the lives of Americans is certainly our nation and. arguably, the world. , . , When President Franklin D. Roosevelt something to celebrate. Learn more .about Social Security s rich signed the Social Security Act into law Aug. history* al www.s<K,ialsecurity,gov^,*story. 14, 1935, he said, “The civilization oi the past Vanda VanTil is the public affairs specialist 100 years, with its startling industrial for West Michigan. You may write her c/o changes, has tended more and more to make life insecure. Young people have come to Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp wonder what would be their lot when they St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email came to old age. The man with a job has won­ to vonda.vantil(Sssa.gov. dered how long the job would last. Walter Ellsworth, born at Pennock Hospital on July 21. 2013 at 3:21 pm. to Waller and Chantel Smith of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. VA War<ls to celebrate Oth wedding anniversary 3()th°w K*,nd' Ward ce,ebr‘,k’d their Tli-vi ‘ n' J‘nn,ver>,ary August 6. 201A w 5o e VC1,i'drc"- Kal “"j < font) ■^-^nddaughtcr. Kc.ra.Iheyrcs.de in Devon Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 26.2013 at 3:33 p.m. to Nathan and Amy Swift of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. Ariana Danae, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 26. 2013 al 7:48 a.m. to Arloa RafflerEdwards of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Celebrating 50 years of marriage on August 4, 2013 are Dennis D. and Donna J. Gaskill. I he Gaskills were married in Nashville. Michigan on August 4. 1963 by the Reverend F.W. Moxon (Rev. Moxon was Dennis' step-grandfather and also married his father and mother and his grandfather and grandmother), They have 3 + I daughters, their husbands, and 6 + 4 grandchildren io share this moment of love and devotion with. They arc eternally grateful for all of their many blessings for the past 50 years. by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: 9 6 3 V-.K72 ♦: Q 10 3 ♦: K 8 5 2 Sophie May Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25. 2013 at 7:51 p.m. to Melvin and Jennifer Wheeler of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Hannah Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on July 25. 2013 at 10:27 a m. to /\mber L. Todd and Dustin L. Primm of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. Gaskills to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY ♦A Elsey Novalee, bom al Pennock Hospital on July 24, 2013 at 3:46 pm. to Chad and Kimberly Thompson of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Way Ion David, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25. 2013 at 10:51 p.m. to Samantha and John Harwood of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Achilles James, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 26,2013 at 3:16 p.m. to Eric Wondergem and Tabatha Ralulowski of Hastings. Weighing-7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. Karlee Robin, bom al Pennock Hospital on July 30, 2013 at 1:34 p.m. to Thomas and Elizabeth Shuman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4.5 ozs. and 18 inches long. Eli Marshall, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 30. 2013 al 6:40 a.m. to Justin and Amberlynn Roll of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18.25 inches long. EAST 4: AQ8 7 V Q64 ♦• 6 5 * J 10 7 4 4: J 10 5 4 V: 10 5 ♦: K987 2 ♦: 9 3 Marriage licenses 4: K 2 V: AJ98 3 ♦ : AJ4 *: AQ6 Kenton Russell Rauwerdink. College Station. TX and Alissa Marie Goble. Bryan. TX. Michael Andrew Tomko, Wayland and Deborah Kay Jensen, Wayland. Sean Robert VanDommelen II, Middleville and Jennifer Nicole NofTke, Middleville. Ryan Brooks Dickey, Bellevue and Julie Nicole Colter, Bellevue. Dwain Clarence Reynolds HI, Middleville and Kylie Noelle Randall. Middleville. Richard Patrick Pratt. Hastings and Gloria Ann Mann. Hastings. Christopher Allan Hildebrant, Hastings and Kelly Marie Wilson, Hastings. Thomas Andrew Malcolm Scott, Evanston, IL and Amanda Denise Evans. Chicago, IL William Michael Dawe, Dowling and Heather Lynn Hoffman. Dowling. Dealer: Nonh Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 44 North Pass 3NT East Pass Pass South 2NT Pass West Pass Pass Sometimes declaring bridge players are lucky. Sometimes the defense is lax in its card playing and allows a contract to be made when it really should have been set. Let’s look at what happened in today’s deal taken from a recent online tournament. With neither .side vulnerable. South opened the bidding at 2NT with 19 high-card points and one for the length in hearts. Why did South cleet to ignore the five-card major as an open­ ing bid? The most common reason is that 2NT, while not a forcing bid in most players’ agree­ ment. tells partner a lot of information in one bid: twenty total points and a balanced hand: That is exactly what South had in her hand on this round. With a balanced hand as well as eight high-card points. North readily accepted the invitation to game in 3NT. West led the 44. hoping to save the Kf as an entry later on?Fourth card down from the spade suit seemed like a normal lead. What happened to the defense later on is suspect. Low from the dummy, Q4 from East, and taken by South with the K4. South planned to take the clubs first with solid honors to see if the fourth club on the board would set up. Unfortunately, that line of action did not work, and South took three club tricks in a row, ending up on the board with the K*. South next began to work on the diamonds leading die Qf from the board and letting it ride to West’s K4. Here was the crucial point for the defense, and it appeared that the first part went according to their defensive plan: West led the J4 winning, but East played the 74 on the J4. What difference would that make? It made all of die difference in the world to the contract. Playing the 8* would have been an attitude signal card saying. “Lead another spade. I can lake it.’’ Instead West feared that the A4 was m the South hand and shifted to the 94. South drew a sigh of relief as the defense failed to take the setting trick. With the spades out of the way the diamonds set up. it reniajncd f South Io get |uck) again. South took the twoduimond tncks, the Jf and then the A*. i„ h'"...East had failed again throwing away a small heart, leaving the QV exposed to Mr . . h-.nnv South South took the KV on the board, and West threw the QV on t|le vy ,n? ' P „ blck t0 her hand. South took the best four tricks with the JV.1 aT^h took eleven tncks for two over, and a lop score of plus 460 Giving away a top board io NortlvSouth with a 93.5% was erin • . rin lheir defense m a number of ways, but most of the blame can K. ,n ,nal- EaslA\tst I use proper defensive signals. Playing the 84 instead of the 74 u °° &‘Sl icant, would have given West an inclination lo continue (he spade C U SeC‘nS iCF ’ Gndi cated an interest in continuing the spades instead of a shift to th M!'L 11C aU,tudc Cafd . spade suit with encouragement from East would have result i dl‘‘niO,,dS’ A ?,Uni r r East/West, one diamond trick/and one club trick, the J£ F- -t Ihrce sPadtf Jr,cks °r ever, after w inning a spade relum as it is (he last chib out The7r‘Sl take lhe I*™1’ h°n In addition, East must try not to throw away a heart on a diei 1 ean Icad hcr S-’ i ’ diamond, and save the three hearts to make’ it tough for Somh r.d’IlnMead’ shc stho“’d »),lc \a this hand, that may have been impossible once the spades w • ° *,low w^erv 1 ie . Is* declarer is lucky, and sometimes the defense is rxior |Lre ”ot ^’<1 again. Sometimes, the East/Wcst need to review their decisive signaling to heln th .tOda>’s hand’ il aPPearh ,bal what should have been a top score tor them. en' :‘void a di*3J>trous stOre 0,1 Bridge Notes: Good news for those bridge nlaverx u.i, . skills ill lhe defensive pan of bridge. An American Conn u-. n':11 ,o hrush llp °r ‘“"Ln? sive signals, both attitude and counting signals will h' !*ntl!!e league class »n dde t CoHege this fall. Cal! lhe Life I.eantittg olficc m •‘Defense in the 2bt Century." Bring your partner and Work^j !“r inl‘”T" Butler-House 1 homas and Vicki Butler of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter. Megan Butler lo Joshua House, the son of Jack House and Gretchen House ol Dallas. TX. The bride-elect is a graduate of Hastings High School and a 2007 graduate ol Western Michigan University and is currently employ ed with Allegan General Hospital. 'Hie groom-elect will be a graduate of Davenport University in August of 2013 w ith a marketing degree An August 31. 2013 wedding is being planned at English Bills Country Club. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday. Aug. 8 ~ Movie Memories cel­ ebrates Doris Day with “On Moonlight Bay.” 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 — young chess tutoring. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call lhe Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945*4263. 328 s> Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058 « 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted (Gerald Sft in. an Accredited Bridge Teacher for th,, a teaches bridge da\ses at local school and bridgt club\ httpd/f»ellc/bridgeinharrs ll)iintylnicliigan.blogspot,ei,m) ' . . , Gonirad skit his bridge blog at. visit his Family Owned and Operated www.girrbadihincralhonie.net �g ,hu«.Tib losing fora wwl„„ , A,vbe0'. H"eirun.ft i’reImv!'7I <othe 2^h to practice I her MM1gbow. Invital- ..t " annual O-*" Patk. Aug. 9 to 11 „ *1 *a Historic f h;irh Longbow z\ssl)cill. 1 by ,he hC™10"' which H celd jnC|ude shootinu , ' , Event nch'rtf * Jcvcb <■ Wests for all ages * i„ lhc s ’rc invited to f^'^-slyle mament the Shoot a Roh . “nce a„d ,ou a<cu Clou,uS"^.diInen5ional cou.^'X'j various u,rcv .|v shoots. chl . . '^'/wUlb^availabl'e for young archers ’ Man7!radi»‘>nal .Ven*« ''ill be TURNING back the < Detroit Tigers pitcher lady' Baldwin called Hastings home Burry County »/„// „f Delntil . Ho.tnni.i was the hometown „f „ne of the Tigers famed pin hen more than a ctnlunago. The following article by the late Esther gallon. >..« fint published i„ the Jam 21. if’ Hnsltog* Banner. Incidentally, that was lhe last year lhe Tigers won the World Series, so maybe ihi\ is a good sign of what's to come in October) by Esther Walton One hundred years ago. Hastings had a baseball team, a very capable team that won considerable reputation around lhe slate. Teams were consistently attracted here to face Hastings* best pitcher. Charles Baldw in. Charles “Lady ’ Baldwin was bom in New ^ork State. April 9. 1859. He moved lo Barry County with his parents, .Simon and Eliza Colton Baldwin, when he was a young boy and settled on a 40-acre farm in Johnstown Township. As a youngster, he showed evidence of a promising baseball career that would win him national fame in the late ISXOs. Possessing a strong and wiry frame. Baldwin, a left-hander with a blazing fastball, began lo attract atten­ tion. The family moved to Hastings, and he was secured to pitch for the old Hastings baseball team. Hastings played such teams as Grand Rapids, lhe _Gi>s team of Detroit, and Indianapolis'Baldwins pitch puzzled even the strong Indianapolis team, which played in The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 0. 2013 — Page 9 Area5 largest longbow event coming to Charlton Park this weekend fl look back at the stories , columns on local history PAGES I the old Northwestern Association. It wits said that local catchers could not hold his pitches, and only one. Jim McGuire a well-known catcher of his time and later manager of lhe Boston Americans, was capable of catching Baldwin. He was soon brought to Hastings to do the catching for Baldwin. In 1884, upon recommendation of W.T. Brown, then a resident of Hastings and con­ nected with the A.G. Spaulding factory then located here, Mr. Baldwin w ent to Milwaukee and played for them one year. It seems while Charlie Baldwin was play­ ing with the Milwaukee club, the team suf­ fered a long losing streak. It was proposed that a feminine name be given every member of the team, so that “lady luck’’ would favor them. Members were given names such as “Madame.” “Sadie,” and “Nellie.” Baldwin was called “Lady,” while the manager was known as “Anastasia.” After the team assumed these nicknames, it started to win games. Henceforth. “Lady” Baldwin kept his moniker for good luck. Baldwin signed with Indianapolis in 1885. but the Northwestern League was broken up. and lhe Detroit National League bought the whole Indianapolis team. The Hastings Banner of June 25, 1885. reported. “Charlie Baldwin is home on a visit. He has joined the Detroit league team and will pitch his first game July 4th. This was the beginning of Baldwin’s career. His left-hand delivery and assortment of curves confused the best hitters of lhe vendor w ill also be ser> itng traditional festival favorites all , Park’s Historic Village *l11 *V’’£ul "i<l> inter­ praters Saturday, and the beaeh and 'aU^e MLA^Tforwed in 1983 by a 5mall league. He always mixed his cunes; lhotlgh he generally put them >n the same place, they broke differently- One of his most effective pitches was pn “upshot­ Baldwin had bis best record in 1886. win­ ning 43 out of 55 games. In those days, fewer pitchers were carried on the teams and the pitchers w ere forced to work more often. Baldw in many times was called on to pitch every other day. During his career, he pitched a total of 45 innings against a Philadelpia team before they were able to score a run. Detroit won two world championships while Baldwin was pitching, the first in 1886 and the second in 1887. His pitching in the 1887 deciding game of a close contest won lhe title for Detroit. Finally, the arm that pitched him to national fame surrendered under lhe pitching strain. Then came the lameness that the best experts of his time could not remedy and Baldw in left the game never to return, though always retaining a keen interest in it. Charles Baldwin retired to Hastings and sold real estate. His died March of 1937, leaving his second wife, Edith Barnum Pausey, to survive him. His first wife, Dara Matthews, preceded him in death by 16 years. Baldwin is buried al Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Esther Walton asked that anyone with addi­ tional information on Charles "Lady" Baldwin contact her.Tnejrcquest drew plenti­ ful responses, which will be printed in next week’s Banner. group of longbow enthusiasts who wanted lo promote the use of the longbow and enjoy lhe camaraderie o( other traditional archers. Since then, hundreds of members have joined the ranks of the MLA, including many Barry County residents. ML/\ membership includes a free camping and shooting weekend at the spring shoot, a subscription to the quarterly magazine. Slicktalk, and members only dis­ counts at the Great Lakes Longbow invita­ tional. “The MLA uses proceeds from the event lo support our troop> and our youth, and help us accomplish our goals of promoting longbow archery and an appreciation of the outdoors.” said Mike Vines. MLA president. Due to the traditional nature of the event, adults are required to shoot longbows only. Children may shoot recurve bows, and loaner equipment will available from association members. Admission for lhe weekend is $5 per per­ son age 17 and up. Gate fee and activities are free for children 16 and under. Camping is “The MLA uses proceeds from the event to support our troops and our youth, and help us accomplish our goals of promoting longbow archery and an appreciation of the outdoors/’ Mike Vines, Michigan Longbow Association president available. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, al 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, jusi north of M-79. For additional event infor­ mation. visit wuw.michiganlongbow.org. BOARD, continued from page 1 agreed that discussion of final approval be delayed beyond next week’s board meeting. Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg requested a later dale since the issue will require a two-thirds majority vote, and all commissioners will not be present next week. Commissioners also agreed that they’d like to confirm the size of the upcoming annual deposit to the 100 percent tax payment fund, customarily made in the third quarter of each calendar year. In other business, the hoard: • Approved recommendation at next week’s meeting to authorize refunding of Michigan Transportation Fund Bonds of 2010 used for lhe construction of the Crane Road project in Middleville through the issuance of new bonds to take advantage of current mar­ ket conditions. Mark Nettleton, from the county’s legal firm Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones, and Jon Wheatley, bond consultant with Bendzinski and Co., estimated savings lo lhe county on the remaining 13-year life of lhe bond will be $66,(X)0. • Approved recommendation at next week’s meeting to order five 2014 Police Chevrolet Tahoes ahead of lhe manufacturer’s order deadline of Aug. 22 but before approval of lhe county’s 2014 budget. Three of the vehicles are part-of'the sheriff’s department annual rotation schedule. Two will replace vehicles that are being taken off the rotation schedule due to excessive mileage. Undersheriff Robert Baker explained that, because of upcoming redesign of the vehicle by the manufacturer, the Tahoe will not be available for order again until mid-2015. • Directed Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb to solicit bids for replacement of the Barry County Jail’s heat­ ing boiler, an action that, by policy, needs not wait for an official board action. Neeb esti­ mated that the current boiler is well past the expected life of 30’ years and should be replaced by the end of lhe calendar year because it is obsolete and parts are becoming unavailable. • Moved a recommendation from Neeb to install a standing seam metal roof at the ani­ mal shelter for further discussion and possible approval at next week’s meeting. Commissioners expressed a desire to solicit input from Dull, who has extensive experi­ ence in roofing concerns, before making a decision to award a S32.OOO w inning bid to Affordable Metal Roofing LLC of Hastings. • Approved a recommendation that the full commission approve the authorization ot a $19,750 winning bid to DC Builders of Woodland to repair the entrance steps at the , former library building. • Received public comments from Elden j Shellenbargcr. Mike Snyder. Bill Sweeney, j and Mary Fisher. Shellenbargcr addressed the J over population of cats at lhe animal shelter J and questioned if it was. in large part, a rea- I son that 92 percent of the shelter’s budget has • been expended with months left in the fiscal ; year. Snyder urged commissioners to join ; with Rutland Charter Tow nship and the Joint I Planning Authority lo re-design a safer i entrance and exit at the Walmart store on M- ; 43 where is wife was seriously injured two ; weeks ago. Sweeney, who identified himself ; as a county waste hauler, addressed lhe J board's ongoing discussion of a count) wide J recycling program, pointing out that of lhe • households in lhe county. 12.000 are located | in Middleville and Hastings which already { have recycling programs. Asking those '■ 12,000 households lo support the entire coun- ■ ty’s recycling program through an increase in fees would be unfair and unreasonable for lhe 12 waste haulers in the county to “foot the bill” for the entire county. Fisher look to task the five county commissioners who voted to approve an ■“ill-conceived,- misundershxul and misinterpreted” resolution to implement a mute swan population control program. • Encountered an irate citizen prior to the start of Tuesday's meeting. After berating commissioners Smelker and Howard “Hoot” Gibson over the county board’s position on the h)draulic fracturing issue, Don Bradstreet was escorted from the meeting room by a Barr)' County Sheriff’s deput). The board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 13. beginning at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER In the Matter of: Duncan Lake 2 Drain rharipq "Ladv” Baldwin (far right, middle row) was a top-notch pitcher with the Detroit Baseball Club in the late 1880s. Baldwin, a hard-throwing left-hander, was a Hastings resident. notice • The Hastings City Bany County Airport is seeking to sell the following by Sealed Bid: . Approximately 4000 cubic yards of clean, light top dirt The County of Barry is ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for Top dirt will l-e .^^yVois desired. Please note in nid (AUention fop Dirt) Hastings Please send sc-il 11 City Barry Hastings. MI O}5‘ • . 20. 2013 at.«'! I>;'• „,rl. 2505 Murphy Drive, '..■ill |w accepted until August bjj. fter deadline will not be b,a“ t the regular meeting of consider, d. Uids 1' *j \n Au(?ust 28. 2013 at 4:30 S'time toC*' M" M“rk XO,l'b00n’ " 269‘ 945-630b. lo inspect material It is the '^"'?lbll2gd in a as'is condition” with no bid on. Mateiial n,lis( be removed guarantees or "•■^;,„>„toti.,l> of acceptance. Within to business day, < H ..... Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads - boiler replacement The closing date for the bid is Friday, August 23. 2013 at 2 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration. 3rd Floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “BOILER REPLACEMENT Bids are avail­ able online at wvyvy,barryeoun&-VXU ()r lhe Buildings and Grounds office located at 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.tn. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: lim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. ,.... NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION Notice Is Hereby Given lo you as a property owner or municipal ty wno may be liable for an assessment for benefits, that the Board of Oetemwaton. composed of J m Brown, Bob Houtman. Lloyd Kilmer or alternate Bob Wenger, wl! meet pursuant to Section 197 ol Act No 40 of PA 1956. as amended, on Thursday, August 22.2013, at 6:30 p.m at the Thornapple Townsnip Hall. 200 E Main St Middleville. Michigan, to hear all .nterested persons and evidence Io delerm ne the drain prayed for in a Petition dated November 12. 2012 to be known as tne Duncan Lake 2 Drain is necessary and conducive to lhe pubic health, convenience or welfare, in accordance w.m Sections 72 and 191 of Act No. 40. PA 1956, as amended and lor the protect on of the public health of lhe Thornapple Township and Bany County. Proceed.ngs conducted at this pubhc hearing w.H be sub.ect to tne provisions of tne Michigan Open Meetings Act and you are further notified that information regard.ng this meet ng may be obtained from the Barry County Dram Commissioner Persons with d.sabihU’S needmg accom­ modations for effective parl.Cfpat.cn m tho meeting should contact the Barry County Dram Commissioner at the number noted below (voice) or through tne Michigan Relay Center at 1-800­ 649-3777 O DD) at least 24 hours in advance of tne meeting to request mob.' ty. visual, hearing or other assistance. Mrnutes of tho meet ng w.lt be on file .n lhe foilow.ng office: Russell Yarger. Barry County Drain Commissioner. 220 W State St Hast ngs. Ml 4905S You Arc Further Notified that poisons aggrieved by lhe dec-sons of lhe Board ol Determination may seek jud.cal review m the Barry County Circuit Court within ten (10) days of lhe determination. If tho drain prayed for in tne Pot ion is determined to be necessary and con­ ducive to the public health, conven.unce or welfare, a spcc.a! assessment may bo lov.cd against properties that benefit from lhe project. An owner ol. or party m interest in. property to be assessed, oi his or her agent, may appear in person to comment on tho necessity ol tho project Russell Yargur Barry County Drain Comrmss oner 220 W. Stale St., Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-1365 �Parr? 10 - Thursday. Auqust fl, 2013 — Tho Hostings Banner judge to issue more jail time Probation violationforces .. by Julie Mnkarvwicz Staff writer A I ake OJcssit man convicted in 2012 of assault and batter) will go back to jail for fixe days for violating conditions of his 24-month probation period. Merwin Sutherland was sentenced in November 2012 lor assault and battery after a light outside the Woodland townhouse Bar involving Rand) Baker Sutherland was convicted of hitting Baker and knocking him down. Baker, who was reportedly intoxicated, hit his head on lhe street and died from his injuries Jan. 14,2012. Sutherland was ordered to .serve 45 days in Ruben Ray Stahlhocxi, 24. of Dow ling was 'sentenced July 31 in Barry County Circuit Court to nine months in jail after pleading guilty to fleeing police officers. He was given credit for 68 days of jail time served and ordered to pay $698 in court fines and costs. The sentence is to be served concurrently with an earlier sentencing in 2012. Additional charges of resisting arrest, failure to stop, and reckless driving were dismissed as part of the pica agreement Jacob William Pallett. 30, ot Plainwell was ordered Aug. 1 to continue probation as earli­ er sentenced after he was found guilty of pro­ bation violation. Circuit Court Judge .Amy McDowell ordered Pallett to continue 36 months of probation and pay $1,557 in court •i „,t erve24 monthsol prob»li<w Ilc"^ jail and sent meetings three rdervd rn -.^gement participate m substance abuse 'esX,land was lor violating ^n^rIand has not filed Prosecutors said |anec at AA rneetwuchcrs proving his atlcnn.n mgs since June. McDowell told Ci,Cui* ^d Sdm to attend AA Sutherland she: or d do i( she meetings and I jn lh(, count> costs and fines. Justin Michael Nesbitt. 23. ot lla'1"'^ pleaded no contest to aggravated assault He Las sentenced July 31 in circuit court to 10 months in jail, with the last four months. susnended. He was also ordered to serve -4 months on probation. He is required to obtain his GED or high school diploma and attend anger-management counseling. He also was ordered not to have any contact with the■vic­ tim or victim’s family and must pay S.• in court costs and fines. Additional charges ot interfering with electronic communications, malicious destruction of a building less than S200, and malicious destruction of personal property between $200 and $1,000. were dis­ missed by lhe prosecuting attorney’s office. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Business Services CENTRAL BOILER OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, clean, efficient, WOOD HEAL D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. (6160877-4081. ESTATE SALE: Friday Au­ gust 9th & Saturday August 10th 9-4. 347 Sunset, Dow­ ling. Bristol Lake area off Hutchinson Rd. Selling a lifetime of treasures, house­ hold goods, mid century’ modern furnishings and kitchenware, Corian top din­ ing table set, bedroom furni­ ture, mattress set snow­ blower, couch, room air con­ ditioner, vintage dish ware, books, clothes, holiday items, TV, stereo, appliances, tools, and more. BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIO­ NAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. I ak.i1 /1 i censed. 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Vander Kolk Auctions (616)437-1047 VKauctions.com for photos and details. ===BARRY COUNTY ==-^Ttr dr [ Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7PM • Tuesday, Aug. 13", 2013 Speaker: Ken Thompson, Agenda 21; Prop. Rights; Common Coro, etc. Middle Villa Inn a 4B11 North M-37. Middleville jc Gary L Munson • 269-623-8464 # frill for thumbing >-»',r ™ noi doing What was ordered. McDowell said. McDowell reduced the AA schedule to two times per week but told Sutherland she expects him to attend as required or be pre­ pared to face more jaiH«’ne- rin ., “I want to see you be successful But if you flaunt the court orders, you’re going to sec more jail time;-shc said.’ Convicted sex offender gets new attorney for additional pending charges .... .. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted weekends. weekends =3 After getting a new defense attorney, a scheduled trail date for additional charges against convicted sexual criminal Michael Terpening has been moved to Nov. 18 in Barry County Circuit Court. Terpening appeared via video in circuit court Riesday afternoon. The Bellevue man is currently serving a 10- to 15-year sentence after being found guilty on eight charges of criminal sexual conduct against him in November 2012. Terpening owned and supervised a youth home in Bellevue. He also faces separate charges for insur­ ance fraud and an additional criminal sexual conduct charge. His new attorney. Robert Hackett, was present and told Judge Amy McDowell he may file motions in the additional cases before trial. McDowell said any motions filed by either the prosecution or the defense attorney s must be done so by Oct. 4. Those motions will be heard at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the same time as a final pre-trial conference. If the case continues to trial as expected, court officials expect it to last four or five days Nashville woman killed in Colorado ©rash Items stolen from garage near Middleville A 76-year-old Middleville man reported a break-in to his garage, and said several items were taken. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 5200 block of Parmalce Road Aug. 2. The man told police he discovered the break-in at his unattached garage Items taken included two chain­ saws, two ratchet and socket sets, gas can with gas, drill kit, beer and a battery, all having an estimated combine value of $900. Health conditions may have led to accident Police were called to a traffic accident at the intersection of Cook and Tanner Lake roads west of Hastings al about 12:55 a.m. July 31. A homeowner called police saying a man was on her porch and that he had been involved in an accident. 'Hie 25-yearold Hastings driver told police he got dizzy while driving and then crashed. He was cited by officers for driving while his license privileges were suspended. He was not injured in lhe accident, but was taken to Pennock Hospital for evaluation because of health conditions. Police stopped a speeding motorist and then arrested the driver for operating a Police rule child’s death as accidental Man’s dark stroll puts light on probation violation A man walking down the middle of Michigan Avenue at 12:55 a.m. Friday drew attention from Hastings City Police. Officers stopped the man and determined he had been drinking. They also learned that the 38-year-old man was currently on pro­ bation and as part of lhe conditions of pro­ bation was not supposed to consume alco­ hol. Officers arrested lhe man on probation violation charges and booked him into the Barry' County Jail. Woman arrested after apartment argument Hastings City Police arrested a 59-yearold woman on three counts of assault and battery. Police were called to a report of a fight in progress at 2:35 p.m. Aug. 5 in the 600 block of South Jefferson Street between tenants in adjoining apartments. Police said the fight apparently started over an argu­ ment about a theft from within one of the apartments. The 59-year-old woman was booked into the Barry County Jail. Old suspension is not a new problem Hastings City Police arrested a 34-ycarold Nashville woman for allegedly driving while driyiqg.privileges were on sus­ pension. Officers initially stopped the vehi­ cle for an expired license plate then learned lhe driver also had a suspended license. They also determined it was at least the dri­ ver’s second offense driving while the license was suspended. call 945-9554 for ACTIONMs COMbSC,AL Premier 10 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage 2.99% / 3.20%APR Michigan Stale Police have ruled the death ol “ 3-year-old Hastings boy as accidental Joel Newton, 3 died July after suffoWhen he placed a plastic haggle over , A«otding t() Swle Police from the Wayland pOsl> l|)e was playing with his a-year-old bwtl(.r K.fore going to bed m "■’m utlainj Township home. ni l1,": 2°“"^chi,d >«Por,edly p -‘ccd,,“ ,Sl,<; ba8gie over his head and was unable to 'eniovc it iln?l01,lcr Mother alerted the father, who initially taken to . 7k|1^>it.d in Hastings and later flown RaS'^fhildmn-s Hospital m firand Stii Tuesday rulin'"'^investigated (he death and are as accidental. After a traffic slop, n Barry County Sheriff’s deputy arrested lhe driver for pos­ session ot marijuana and driving with an expired license. The 25-ycar-old driver from Eagle was booked in the Barry County Jail, l he officer stopped lhe vehicle at the intersection ot M-66 and M-43 highways. Flic officer found about eight marijuana plants growing in a McDonald’s cup and a glass pipe with unburned marijuana. The incident occurred Aug. 2 at about 10 a.m Speeding driver gets attention from police A Nashville woman was killed in a traffic accident while vacationing in Colorado Sunday. Carol Ricketts. 66. was the passenger in a van being driven by her husband. Christopher Ricketts, when the vehicle struck a horse in the road. Christopher received minor injuries. Carol died at the scene. Both were reportedly wearing seat- belts, according to Colorado State Patrol officers investing the accident. The accident occurred Aug. 4 on Interstate 76 near Wiggins, Colo. According to a report in the Fort Morgan Times, three vehicles were involved in the crash. Ricketts and a 71-year-old Ohio man were killed. After the Ricketts van hit the horse, the Ohio man’s van also struck the injured horse. A third vehicle hit the Ohio van, then went off the road and through a barbed-wire fence into a field. That driver also suffered serious injuries. Police reported the horse was being ridden near Wiggins when it somehow got away from its rider. The horse also was killed in the accident. Monday night. Fast-food gardening lands driver in jail mo.or vehicle wh.le imoxiemed and nvmg with an expired or upended dr vur license. The incident occurred jurt before ’ p.rn. July 27 on M-66 Highway near Coats Grove Road. Woodland. The Harry County Sheriff s deputy reported he was dnv ng north on M 66 when he saw the speeding vehicle (raveling south. After stopping thc vchicle. the officer reported detecting me odor of alcohol and discovered the driver did not have a valid license. The old Lake Odessa man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. 269-945-9561 ' www.commercial-bank.com •A loan amount of $125,000 with an interest rate of 2 997. vur.,,1^ an APR of 3.20% with 120 payments of $1,206.43. Payment dn« SU,t include hazard insurance, private mortgage insurance or DronnH,,S»n0t Offer Subject to Change. This Is not a commitment to le^d ’ 1=1 Normal Credit Standards Apply. Fniii �BeSV°”'’« ATTNPURc^*^^ E'NACT,VE THE NUMBER ed solely to th, retur®“'the h’tit””" bc "m"detect nt »»i. J,Xhe 1)1(1 “mount ten' MORTGAGE SALE ^nP US ,nt®rosL the cond.tons of a mort^n °h has been mad* ,n Akers and Gwendolyn A Ak T*0 by W,niam L original mortgagor^ ,*if husband and w.fe. Registration System!’ Mort9a9e . Electronic August 2. 2007, and M°'^a9CQ- dated in mstrument 200708i^S-?Qn Au°ust 1o- 2007 said Mortgagee to wX°°J?9’ Qn» assi9ncd bY assignee as documentedhv 9° Dank' NA as Barry county records m.<2- by an nss>9nmont. in there is claimed to be d^.n'»2? ?hich mor10n9° sum Of Two Hunrfmki? the da!o 1)01601 lho Hundred Ninety Nm?VentyLF'V° Tbousand N,no ($225.999 35) yNn° and Dollars STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT S TRUST ESTATE Decedent Dorothy I. Arnold. Date of birth: 05/19/1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS' Thn decedent. Dorothy I. Arnold, who Iwed at 6804 West Sheffield Road, Hickory Comers. Michigan dted November 11. 2012 There is no probate estate Creditors of the decedent are notified tnat all claims against tho Wayne H. Arnold and Dorothy I. Arnold Joint Revocable Trust Agreement dated September 14. 2004. as amended, will be forever barred unless presented to. Diane L Krev.t. tho named Successor Trustee within 4 months after lhe date of pubfication of this notice. Date: August 5. 2013 M.ller. Canfield. Paddock and Slone John G. VanSlambrouck P32968 277 South Rose Street. Suite 5000 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 269-383-5029 Diane L. Kiovit 3879 Patti Circle Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 269-388-5624 rrjAjoo1 Estate STAlL°re court pn0^ or BARRY co^creditors N0I Vcnin-zWiB-OE ’3 Eslal° EF^E E holoen. d.„0 birth 09TOAlLCREOrW>HS.ffORS. Thn NOTICE TO <*^,02/01/2013 ELAINE E HOLDEr • denl are notr^ Ih Creditors of t to w)-n j0,ev ' ’ 3,1 cl0,ms «P;ns; 'hd j*CKJ HOLDEN JR unless presented to JAt |h0 prob • (269) 945-9585 JACK J. HOLDEN JR- 1110 MIXER HASTINGS. Ml 490a8 oaa^nd'tbo^™ r,°' Sale “",a’n«> SSl noi ^Vi ,n 5uch caM matl» aa» P'°(269) 948-8402 be forcSSrth Y s‘v<ln 5aid will X“„“'e 01 lh0 ™>"‘>a9M P-emlses. NoHee 01 Mort9»9<H• Sjle o* holdmo' rhQ hcrn-al Pub'ic vendue, al the place THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLL CTOR ATTEMPT. °t» PM ™i “urt w,u"n Ba"V Cou'i'y. “I ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PM. on September 5, 2013. WE OBTAIN WILL BEUSEO^OR THAT PUR. Yankll Premiseso oro situated in Township of POSE. PLEASE CONTACT U W OFFICE AT .Bdny Counly- Michigan, and aro THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THE NUMBER BELOW If YOU AREIH ACTIVE pnnHn^iaS’ Unit ?0, Lake Lifo Condominiums, a ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION condominium according to the Master deed rocordOBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be !d JiburA481, Pogej* 745-770. inslusivo as POSE. MORTGAGE SALE-Dofaull has been rescinded by tho foroclosi"9 "^gageo. In amended by Amendments t6 master deed recorded made in tho conditions of a Mortgage made by that event, your damages. I "Y. shaH be limit­ in Liber 506. on Page 192; In Liber 515. on Page 33. LYNN A. PAGE, a single woman, individually and ed solely to the return of no bid amount ten­ m Uber 557, on Page 121; in Libor 616! on Page as Trustee on behalf of Lynn A. Page Trust No. 1. dered at sate, plus InteresL 654; m Liber 679. on Page 917- Liber 694. on Page Mortgagors, to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in 296; and as Document Number 2008294 in the AMERICA. Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2011. the conditions of a mortgage made by Wyatt Holes, Office of the Berry County Registrar ot Deeds and and recorded November 29, 2011, Instrument a single man. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage designated as Barry County Condominium Number 201111290011131. of Barry County Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, Subdivision Plan No. 3, together with Rights In Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dated June 22. 2007. and recorded on July 2,2007 General Common elements and limited common claimed to be due as of the date of this notice in instrument 1182465. and assigned by said elements as set Form in said Master deed and as S16,635.23, including interest al 11.96% per Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA. N.a. as described in Act 59 of tho Public Acts ol 1978’ ns annum. Under the power of sate contained in said . assignee as documented by an assignment, in amended. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, mortgage, and pursuant to the statutes of tho State Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage Michigan. of Mtchigan, notice is hereby given that said mort­ there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho The redemption period sha’I be 6 months from gage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged sum of Ninety-Six Thousand FlV0 Hundred tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ premises, or some part of them, at public auction to Fourteen and 40'100 Dollars ($96,514.40). doned in accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a. in the highest bidder, on Thursday. August 22. 2013. Under tho power of sate contained in sad mort­ which case mo redemption period shall be 30 days at 1 o’clock in lhe afternoon, at the place of holding gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ from the date of such sate. the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan. Said vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under premises are situated in the Township of be foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, Chanter 32 of me Rev.sed Judicature Act of 1961. Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower w.ll bo held described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the SW of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al responsible to the person who buys the properly at 1/4 ol Section 17, T2N, R10W. described as: 1:00 PM. on August 29. 2013. the mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage Commencing at tho West 1/4 corner of said Section Said premises ate situated in Village of Freeport. holder for damaging tho property during the 17; thence North 90 degrees 00' East 1317.52 feet Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot redemption period. along tho Norin lino of said SW 1/4; thence South 8. Block 2. Village of Freeport, according to the Dated: August 8,2013 01 degrees 58’44’ East 220 0 feet along tho East recorded Plat thereof m Liber 1 of Plats. Page 22 For more information, please call: lino of said West 1/2 of tne SW 1/4 to the place of Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from tho FC D (248) 593-1309 beginning; thence South 01 degrees 58’44" East date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn Trott & Trott. P.C. 133.0 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ West accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case Attorneys For Servicer 220.0 feet, thence South 01 degrees 58’44" East tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 142.0 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ West Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 date of such sale. 201.08 feel: thence North 01 degrees 58’44" West File #428314F01 If tho property is sold at foreclosure sate under 275.0 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00’ East Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judcature Act of 1961, (08-08)(08-29) 421.08 feet to tho place ol beginning. Subject to pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held and together with an easement for ingress, egress responsible to the person who buys lho property at and utility purposes over the South 66 feet of the the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage North 386 feet of the East 220 feet of said West 1/2 holder for damaging U>e property during the SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC.. IS of the SW 1/4 of Section 17; c/k/a 6532 Boulter Rd , redemption period. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ Shelbyville, Ml 49344 Tho redemption period shall Dated. August 1, 2013 MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT bo six months from the date of tho sate, unless tho For more information, please call PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT premises aro determined to bo abandoned pur­ FC X (248) 593-1302 (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY suant to MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the Troll & Trott, P C. DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been redemption period shall bo 30 days. Please be Attorneys For Servicer advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALI­ 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 foreclosure sate by advertisement, pursuant to CIA ENGELSMA. A SINGLE WOMAN, to Farmtegton Hilts. Michigan 48334-5422 MCL 600.3278 you will bo hold responsible lo tho HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Filo /M27922F01 person who buys the property at tho mortgage fore­ Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1996, and recorded on (08-01 )(08-22) closure sate, or to the mortgage holder, for damag­ July 11, 1996, in Liber 666, on Page 342, and re­ ing the property during tho redemption period recorded on August 1. 1996 in Liber 668, on Pago Dated. July 25,2013 LoVasseur Dyer & Associates, Notlco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale 328, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHI­ PC Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O Box 721400 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ GAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Berkley, Ml 48072 (248) 586-1200 (07-25)(08-15) ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION AUTHORITY, as ass gned, Barry County Records. V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight FORECLOSURE NOTICE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect MILITARY DUTY. Seven Cents ($38,953.07), mciud.ng interest at a debt. Any information obtained will be used for ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo 7.100% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In tained in said mortgage and the statute in such tact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ that event, your damages, II any, shall bo limit­ case made and provided, notice is hereby given GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the con­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of ditions of a certain mortgage made by. William L. dered at sate, plus Interest. the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Currier, a Married Man and Stephcnie K. Currier, public venue, At the East doors of tho Barry County tho conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher his Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 01:00 PM Santana, a single man. original mortgagor(s), to Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home o'clock, on September 5, 2013 Said premises are Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as Loans. Inc., its successors and assigns, located in Barry County, Michigan and are nominee for Greenlight Financial Services its suc­ Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2001 and recorded dosenbed as; LOT 38 OF SUPERVISOR'S PLAT cessors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated March 26, September 6. 2001 in Instrument U 1066046 Barry 2007, and recorded on May 20. 2008 in instrument OF THE VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE, ACCORD­ County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was 20080520-0005372. and assigned by said ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, by assign­ Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 74. ment dated May 22, 2013 and recorded June 3 Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 2013 in Instrument a 2013-007063 on which mort­ Loan Asset-Backed Trust Senes INABS 2007-B, 1 / 4 OF SECTION 2. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof Home ■ Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seventy-Seven Certificates, Series INABS 2007-B under tho SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 38 OF THE Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents (S56.077.98) includ­ Pooling and Servicing agreement dated Juno 1, SUPERVISOR’S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF ing interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale 2007 as assignee as documented by an assign­ PRAIRIEVILLE, AS SAID PLAT IS RECORDED IN contained in sate mortgage and the statute in such ment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 74, FOR A PLACE mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date case made and provided, notice is hereby g1Ven OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH ALONG THE hereof lhe sum ol Sixty-Fivo Thousand Two that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of EASTERLY SIDE OF SAID LOT 38 TO THE Hundred Fifty-Three and 10/100 Dollars the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 38, publ.c vendue. C-rcuil Court of Barry County at (S65.253.10). THENCE EAST 55.25 FEET, THENCE SOUTH Under tho power of sa'e contained m said mort­ 1 ;00PM on August 15. 2013 Said premises aro sit­ 97.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT DIRECT­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ uated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. LY EAST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. vided. notice is hereby g*ven lhat said mortgage will Michigan, and aro described as- Lot 6 of Block B THENCE WEST 55 25 FEET TO THE PLACE OF be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, Pleasant Shores Plat, according to tho recorded BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 ol Plats on P iqo of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at SAID LOT 38 OF SUPERVISOR S PLAT OF THE 59. With right of ingress and egress to adiominq 1 00 PM. on August 15, 2013 VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Tho redemption peri­ canal or waterway on condition that lhe said wafer Said premises are s tunted in City of Hastings, od shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale way be kept clear of weeds, debns and open to use Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot unless determined abandoned in accordance with and benefit by riparian lol owners. Also tho South 1 Block 11 H.J. Kenfield's Add.bon accord ng to the 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption 15 feel of Lot 7 of Block B, Pleasant Shores Plat recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Libor 1 of period shall be 30 days from lhe dale of such sale. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded ’ Plats, Page 9. If the above referenced property is sold at a fore­ in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. Commonly known •>, Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from closure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan ’ho date of such safe unless determined aban­ 943 Williams Drive. Hastings Ml 49058 The Comp ted Laws under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In redemption period shall be 6 months from the date er will be held responsible to the person who buys which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days of such sate, unless determined abandoned in Vie property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or lo from the date of such sale. accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ If tne property is sold at foreclosure sale under tn which case tho redemption period shall be 30 ing the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE Chapter 3? of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, days from the date of such sale, or upon tne exoi HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY pursuant to MCL GOO 3278 the borrower will bo held ration of the notice required by MCL 600 324|il(c> Mortgageo/Asc gnc-e Schneiderman & Sherman. responsible to tho person who buys tho property at whichever is later; or unless MCL G(X) 3o40f17; PC 23938 Research Drive, Suito 300 Farm-ngton »he mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage appl.es. If the property is sold at foreclosure ' J H»lte. Ml 48335 USBW 000565 FRA (08-08;(08-29) holder for damaging t^e property during the under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Am redemption period. 1961, under MCL 600 3278. lhe borrower will bo Dated-July 18. 2013 held responsible to the person who buys the pro Tor more information, pte-*50 ca erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the molt FC H (248) 593-1300 gage holder for damaging tho property during tne Trott & Trott. PC redemplion period. Dated 7/18/2013 Nationstar Attorneys For Servicer Mortgage. I LC, Assignee of Mortgjgfct. Attorney. 31440 Northwestern Hwy Farmington H Ite. M ch;gan 48334-5422 Polestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd Sut 100 Rochester H-lls, Ml 48307 (248; 844 5123 n ° Ftto *425282F(H Fite No 13-82776 (07-t8)(08-08) J (07-18)(08O8) omyam FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th s firm a debt collector attempting to coftect a bl. Any information obtained will be u.ced for his purpoix?. if you are in lhe M litary, please con­ tact our office at tho number fisted be’ow MORT­ GAGE SALE ~ Default has been made in tho con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by Jerry L Allen and Dawn I. Alton. Husband and Wifo to Member First Mortgage, LLC. Mortgagee dated March 26, 2010 and recorded Apnl 2. 2010 m Instrument fi 201004020003501 Barry County Records, Mchigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof lhe sum ol Ninety-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($98,980.74) including interest B’« per annum Under the power ol sa’e contained in said mortgage and tho statute •n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on August 15. 2013 Said premis­ es are situated in Township ol Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Lots 63 and 64 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof, also the Easterly portion of Lots 27 and 28 of said Plat described as. Beginning at tho Northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Plat ol Long Beach, thence Westerly 39.51 feet along tho Northerly fine of said Lot 27. thence Southerly to a point on lhe Southerly line of Lol 28 of said Plat which is 60.25 feet Westerly along tho Southerly fine of said Lot 28 from tho Southeasterly corner thereof, thence Easterly 60.25 feet Eastcrty along Southerly lino of said Lot 28 from lho Southeasterly corner thereof, thonce Northerly along Easterly lino of said Lots 27 and 28, 106 feet to place of begin­ ning; EXCEPT the South 40 feet of Lot 63 and except tho South 25 feet of Lol 28. being part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 8 West Commonly known as 9616 S. M 37 Hwy. Dowlmg Ml 49050 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate, or upon the expiration ol the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If lhe proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tno Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held responsible to lho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damag:ng lhe properly during the redemption period. Dated: 7/18/2013 Member First Mortgage, LLC Mortgagee Attorneys: Polestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-84151 (07­ 18)(08-08) nsniM, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (tne "Mortgage") made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J Jonker, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. as Mortgagee, dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 28, -2005, as Instrument No.- 11-13335, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. Tho balance owing on the Mortgage is $184,739.96 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sate and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by tho Mortgage, or any part of lhe Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on August 22, 2013. 1:00 pm local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, tho Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction to tho highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building whore the Circuit Court for Barry County is hold). Tho Mortgagee will apply the sate proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on tho amount due at the rate of 4.5°= per annum; all legal cosls and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by tho Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in tho County of Barry. State 0! Michigan, dosenbed as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUAR­ TER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 237.58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 965.21 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, 377 95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST. 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST. 396 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST. 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE half of the northeast one quarteriof SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRlvA^ EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PUf^SE^TpP?! USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS 66 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A^NTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AVNORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SHOWN 20, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 ; ’^.[5,r SECONDS EAST, 1.5&t 12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; ^NENCE cjcniTH ’’g DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS FACT AM FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINW SA.D CENTERUNE THENCEI SOUTH ^T%» oSSos 40 Tho rcdomplion penod Sho ho « 333 Bridge Si-eo NW. » “ 7.,5) M ch gjn 49504 (ol6) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND. PC. IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: Th-j selc may bo rescinded by the forectosmg mortgagee In that event, you damages, if any. shaH be limited solely to tne return of the b.d amount tendere-d at sate. plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Rona'd L Elliston and Kerry Elliston to Educational -Community Crod l Union dated May 7, 2010. and recorded on May 18. 2010 al Document Number 201005180004916 Barry County Records No proceedings have been insti­ tuted to recover any part of the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is S202.849.41. The Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on August 29th, 2013 at 1 00 p m . local time, at the East entrance. Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Mich gan. The property wiH be so’d to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under M.chigan law. The property to be sold is described as. LOCATED IN BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30. LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTH­ WESTERLY THROUGH SAID 1/4 SECTION. EXCEPTING THEREFROM. THE FOLLOWING PARCELS PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO OTHERS. VIZCOMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION. AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 30; FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET. THENCE EAST 150 FEET. THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET,THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGH­ WAY 100 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGH­ WAY 110 FEET. THENCE EAST 480 FEET. THENCE SOUTHV/ESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET, THENCE WEST 330 FEET. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET, THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENC­ ING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGO­ ING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET. THENCE EAST 480 FEET. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET. THENCE WEST 480 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO COM­ MENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION THENCE NORTH­ EASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 649 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE CON­ TINUING NORTHEASTERLY IN SAID HIGHWAY 165 FEET. THENCE EAST 264 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGH­ WAY. 165 FEET. THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 30. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES. 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 360.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEETJHENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 360.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 360 00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04’27’ WEST 300 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36’ 27’ EAST 302 61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 , THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07’ 45’ EAST 300 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 3627’ WEST 302.90 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of 8425 Marsh Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080 During the six months immediately following the sate the property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in wh ch case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from tho date of the sate Dated. July 24. 2013 Educational Community Ctou t Union By Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS. Stephen L. Langeland. PC. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street Su te C Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 (269) 382-3703 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13-DE Estate ol BETTY MAE DUNN Dale ol bmh 10/04/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. BETH’ MAE DUNN, dted 05O0.2013 Creditors ol tne decedent are not ficd that al! claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DANNY DUNN, personal rep­ resentative, or to both lho probate court at 206 Wtst Court. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and tne personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice NATHAN E TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 DANNY DUNN 7330 MAPLE GROVE ROAD NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 (517) 852-0709 �Page 12 - Thursday. August B 2013 - The Hastings Benner U14 Blue Bombers beat Holt in Delhi tourney final The Lakewood U14 Blue Bombers celebrate their victory in the U14 Delhi Upper League Tournament. The girls were 13-2-1 overall this summer, and went into the tournament as the top seed. They knocked off Grand Ledge 13-0 and Eaton Rapids 6-2, then downed Holt 5-2 in the finals. Team members are (front from left) A J Rodriguez, Aaron Kietzman, Gabie Shellenbarger, Kendall Rooks, Abbie Sines, (sec­ ond row) Maranda Barton, Kate Richmond, Kennedy Geiger, Shawna Wernette, Kayla Sauers, Breanna Wickerink, (back) coach Nick Rodriguez, coach Duane Geiger and The 2nd Annual Maple ^ey«Base^ Carpenter, Bryan Carpenter, Jr°y W^endorp, TaiI Gea , ’ . Westendorp, Matt McClennand. Brian Sleeper. Huslebos, Coty*1Franklin. Nathan Blakely Chris Hoffman Jo dan SPra9ue- ^vshe|don_ c^s Varney. Jen Varney and M.ch7el Fall sports practices begin next week coach Denny Sauers. Summerfest sports sign-up going on Registration is going on now for Hastings Summerfcst 2013 sporting events, which will be held Aug. 23-25. The annual I OK 5K Run and 5K Walk will be held Saturday (Aug. 24) morning, starting off at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $20 for those who register by Aug. 16. Registration after Aug. 18 is $25. Registration can be done online at www.aclive.com. Contact Jamie VcrSlnitc for more information al 948-3139. A Fun Run will also be held, beginning at 9:45 a.m. beginning in the Hastings Middle School parking lol. There is no cost lo partic­ ipate. A softball tournament for 12 Men’s teams will be held at Fish Hatchery Park during the weekend. The cost lo participate is $150 a team. Contact Aaron Snyder at 269-838-8986 for more information. Ilie first 12 teams to sign-up will get the 12 sjxrts tn the tourna­ ment. lite annual Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held at lyden Park Aug. 24, with games beginning at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $25 fof-teams of three or four players. T-Shirts will be given to the first 100 to check in Saturday morning, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration is due by Aug. 16. Contact Brett Bremer for more information at 269-945-9554 ext 227. * A tennis tournament w ill be hosted at Hastings High School throughout the course of the weekend. The first matches will be held Aug. 23 beginning al 5 p.m., and will be TYDEN PARK Great turnout for Lions’ alumni game • played throughout the day .Aug. 24-25. There wifi be singles, doubles and mixed doubles divisions in 12-18. 19-25 and 36-and-up age groups. Applications arc available at the Barry County Chamber and on-line at .VfiBarry.com. Contact Patti LaJoye for more information at 269-945-9766. The annual weight lifting competition will be held near Hastings City Bank Aug. 24, with weigh-in at 9:30 a.m. and lifting starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be five weight class­ es in the bench press and the deadlift. The cost is $5 to participate. Contact Ben Bowman for more information at 269-838­ 0979. A 3-on-3 Soccer Classic will be held begin­ ning at 9 a m. on Aug. 24 at Fish Hatchery Park. This is for all teams of any level of play and any organization. For lhe fifth year the "•tournament will be a qualifying event for the 3v3 Challenge Nationals at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in August of next year. Division will be held for L’8 through U14 boys and U8 through high school for girls. 'Die cost per team is $100 per five-person team for entries received from Aug. 2 to Aug. 10. Early bird registration with a cost of $80 ends Aug. 1. Registration forms and rules for the tournament re available online at www.hastingsfc.com. 3v3_soccer_classic. Contact Sarah Smith for more information at 616-706-1151. Approximately 1 10.000 student-athletes in begin practice in eight sports in which Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsors post-season tournaments next week, signaling the beginning of the 2013-14 Fall sports season. Practice sessions begins on Monday (August 12) in football, followed by all other sports on Wednesday (August 14). Practice in football must begin on August 12 for all schools wishing to begin regular season games the weekend of August 29-31. Schools must have 12 days of preseason practice at all levels before their first game, which may not occur before 16 calendar days. All football schools must also conduct at least three days of practice before beginning contact, and those sessions may not include any pads. In golf and tennis, competition may com­ mence no earlier than after three separate days of team practice, and not before seven calendar days. The first day competition may take place in golf and tennis is August 21. In all other fall sports, contests can take place after seven days of practice for the team and not before 9 calendar days. Ilie first day com­ petition may take place in cross country’, ten­ nis, soccer, swimming and diving, and volley­ ball in lhe fall is August 23. This year, only one football dale precedes Labor Day, and most varsity games will take place on Thursday. August 29, that week. Subvarsity competition may begin on Wednesday. August 28. In Week 1,253 games will be played on Thursday, 74 contests will be played on Friday, and 12 games will be played on Saturday. There are several significant rules changes on football for 2013: - Pass interference no longer is an automat­ ic first down if against the defense, or does it result in a loss of down if against the offense. Both are a 15-yard mark off from the previous spot, and the down is replayed except when the penalty against the defense results in a first down. • If a player’s helmet comes off during a play, it is illegal participation and a 15-yard penalty if that player continues to participate in a play; and a personal foul and a 15-yard penalty if a player from lhe opposing team initiates contact with a player whose helmet has come off. - On a catch, an airborne receiver whose Mattson had fine four years on SVSU volleyball team SATURDAY, AUG. 24™ The MEMORIAL Laurel Mattson (center) celebrates with some of her Saginaw Valley State University memorabilia, along with her parents Nancy and Gary Mattson, following the completion of her four volleyball seasons with the Cardinals. cosr..?J25 Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 16th CHECK IN... 8:30 AAf Make checks payable lo Hastings Summerfest 2013 Ac* up T-iNrts al thia time TIP OFF... 9:30 AM r—I Bqi &C* I—IBS}! 41 Wc.-w f~itfen A Wrxn |_JlA>«1M4| I—!<*©•• 15-17) Ago b« oci ctk outlet io ch.-.ngo ba *cd on participation I Tcnm Name L.JvA^tX4up) | ________ _____ Ago__ Team Captain. Send Entries to... Barry County Phone u.......... Chamber ot Commerce Team Members 221 W. Slate Stn«t Halting*, Ml 49Q56 ; I Please till out toon completely TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY, AUG. 24™ was named honorable women" A,l GLJAC during the 2012-13 at S-Ht- S v°^c>'ball season, her senior season j( Valley Stale University. CanJj"?? a g.°°d n,n for ^attson and the the • tlur‘nlr hcr four->ear career, one of tOry nfnnl’ngest ^)ur->car Sl,ctchc.s in the hi.snrsl Ct ar^’na' program. SVSU won its rr^ht 1 <lAC cl,amPionshiP in Mattson’s A’Ca \‘lrn'ear’ and ’heleani competed in the -01| ' ^vision 2 Tournament in 2009 and 6hnc|a(.h°!’ P^yed in 29 of lhe Cardinals’ 30 *n ,ler sen‘or >ear> at ,ibcro and I5ri s,ve specialist. She Finished the year also 1,1 G1.IAC in digs, with 218, and tc.lln»recorJed 15 aces while earning the a |e S defensive phyerof the year award as the v ’J e° captain. She had 304 digs total on fex b’1U ,<s 'elected as SV.SU’s freshman volPLijer of the year in 2009, and a fine GPA of 3.696, put her on course to win a number of other awards as well. She earned State Farm’s SVSU All-Academic Award in each of her four seasons, as well as State Fann’s SVSU GPA award and Slate Fann’s SVSU Athletics Academic Award each year. “I had a great run while here at SVSU, but as all things must come to an end, 1 am look­ ing forward to my career after graduation,’’ Mattson said. While her volleyball playing days are done, Mattson was an assistant coach for SVSU’s spring ball team this season. She is on track to graduate with a Bachelor's of Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish next spring. Academically, Mattson is a member of lhe National Collegiate Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, and of the National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society, Alpha Mu Gamma. She has been honored for her 4.0 GPA in foreign language forward progress is stopped and is carried out of bounds by a defender will be ruled a legal catch. If lhe airborne receiver is contacted and driven out of bounds, the result of the play is an incomplete pass. - Following a penalty on the kicking team for kick catch interference on a fair catch play, the receiving team can opt to lake a free kick after the 15-yard penalty has been enforced. In soccer, Michigan has adopted the National Federation rule involving the dis­ qualification from a game when a player receives a second yellow card and the subse­ quent red card. Now, in addition to the player being ejected from lhe contest, that team will have to continue the game a player down. A player receiving a yellow card must leave the game immediately, but now may reenter at the next available opportunity, and no longer have to sit out for 10 minutes. There are no substantial rules change in other fall sports. The 2013 Fall campaign culminates with post-season tournaments beginning with the upper peninsula girls tennis finals the week of Oct. 1, and wraps up with lhe football playoff finals on NoWriltef 29-30: * * ' LEGAL NOTICES Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of tho bid amount tendered al sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Jarnos R. Winebrenner and Karen Joan Winebrenner and the Trustees of the Jamos R. Winebrenner Trust. origi­ nal mortgagor(s). to Union Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 10. 2005, and recorded on May 23, 2005 in instrument 1146891. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to tw» duo at the date hereof tho sum of Thtrty-EighI Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-S'X and 18/100 Dollars ($38,996.18). Under tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sad mortgage w*JI be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court Within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on September 5, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at tho Northwest corner of tho Northwest 1/4 ot Section 15, Town 4 North. Rango 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 275 feet from a place of beginning, thence East 386.5 feet, thence South 168 feet, thence West 386 5 feet, thence North 168 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at Uw mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated August 8, 2013 For more information, please callFC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31-140 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5-122 File F411564F04 (C8-08)(08-29) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday August 8. 2013 - Page 13 F W>j ••■:. ■_ .> Ba-r. c- sunshine 1351 UBroadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 VISA �Page 14 — Thursday August 8 ?O13 — lhe Hastings Banner Legend 2 by Brvtt Bremer Sportj Editor Bill Wallace and Mike Goggins formed a comedy duo for a moment Saturday, with the new Legend Wallace playing the straight man. “For some of the things I got to do, 1 would have paid money to be able to do some them.” Wallace said. “And you did." chimed the Hastings athlet­ ic director. Goggins. “I would have paid more money." replied Wallace. “And you w ill," added Goggins. It was for giving much more than money that Wallace was honored for Saturday, at the Hastings Athletic Boosters annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club. Wallace was honored for the lime and effort he put in as well. “1 was very surprised when 1 got the call.’’ Wallace said. “I look al lhe people who are brings Wallace back from Iowa City already lerends 1 ihought jeez it’s a big honor io be rwoeni/rd like they have been. I ve said all along the things 1 did for Hastings HIgh School athletics I would have been willing to play for the privilege to do. I had so much fun when I did >1. I «<«>ld have been wilhng to pay to participate kind ot like the kids have to do I got the opportunity to lie around a bunch of great kids, and my fellow coaches and everybody was very supportive, most of all my Wife who always said, ’go on get out of my hair, it’s okay if you go. Bill and his wife Lisa came back to Hastings from Iowa City. Iowa, where they moved this spring after Wallace retired from his position as CEO at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Wallace coached and helped out the foot­ ball program for 16 seasons, for coaches Jeff Keller Kyle and Fred Rademacher. He also was an assistant girls’ basketball coach under Dan Carpenter. Steve 1-aub.iugh and Andrew . . ,cC behind the scenes worker, both "2'a "nv and professionally." Keller Walk.ee to the crow d of c ne sn,r ••personally he volunteered ontold'hX’ui the foo,ba" Pro«,i'™ i,nd '0|'"tteereaJ 20 years. He has volun­ teer for basketball « well, for almost the same amount of lime Bill has kept stats and done a variety of things for football as well as with basketball- He has done a tremendous j°b for many, many y^s ”ti . .. . HtmuPh his position at Hastings Mutual. Wallacc was a big supporter of a number of community programs including the school a,hletic programs. “There arc so many times that little things arc done that nobody knows about.” Goggins said. “Donations made to the baseball pro­ gram. donations made to basketball programs, girls’ basketball and with no agenda at all. I would get checks that I thought maybe was a donation from Mutual, that I know came from the Wallace’s personal fund with no agenda al all. It wasn’t because their daughters played basketball, because they didn’t. It wasn’t because their son played baseball, they don’t have any SOns. It was just because they believed in what was happening and they wanted to help out in any way they could and nobody ever knew about it. They were just things that happened." Maip; mj. '. _____ Bill Wallace addresses the crowd after being introduced as the 2013 Legend at the Hastings Booster Club's annual Buzz Young Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club Saturday (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wallace played football, basketball and baseball in high school, and went on to play ----- .-------- — .. big hole IN ONE In Loving Memory of Mary Youngs CONTEST sun YOWGS UGfNOS —---------- L. Mark Larson takes a shot a making a hole-in-one at the Big Hole-In-One Challenge Saturday during the annual Buzz Young Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings athletic director Mike Goggins hits a putt across the number nine green while his scramble teammates Dennis Redman, Larry Melendy and Stan Kirkendall look on Saturday at the annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon alumni invited to join team for game with Vikings by Brvtt Bremer Sports Editor Each high school football season starts with the annual contest between cross-county rivals Hastings and Lake wood. The I-akewood alumni and now a group of Hastings alumni arc trying to get a new tradi­ tion started. Lakewood will host an alumni football game Aug. 23 at Unity Field between the Vikings and a group of former Saxon foot­ ball players. Darrell "Dewey" Slaughter is leading the team of Hastings graduates, and he is still on the hunt for more guys to play in the upcom­ ing contest. Slaughter and a group of Hastings graduates have had a couple of practices already at Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. There is a practice planned for this Sunday at 3 p.m. “Right now we’re just trying to install a good offense. There arc a number of people that have played in prioryears that didn’t run the same (wing-T) offense that 1 did," Slaughter said. The team of guys from Hastings is up to about 20 participants at this point. Lakewood has 30 guys ready to go. Slaughter has played in a flag football league in recent seasons, and was invited by Lake wood captain Ashton King to get in a flag football tournament in Lake Odessa ear­ lier this year. TTiat turned into King and Slaughter working to put this game together. Lakewood has an experience edge on the Hastings learn, having been involved in alum­ ni games against Ionia and Saranac over the past few years. Ilie cost to participate in the game is $60. Hastings football alumni interested in getting involved can contact Slaughter at (269) 331­ 9055. Slaughter is hoping that the game can become a tradition, and that at some point the Hastings alumni can work together with Hastings High School to host a contest of this kind. Proceeds from the Vikings’ previous contests have been split amongst the two schools, with proceeds going to the schools’ football programs. Slaughter said he’s been trying to put together practices when the most people can attend, but alumni don’t have to practice with the team to play in the game. Right now, the plan is for the Vikings to supply pads and jerseys for lhe Saxon team, and lhe only equipment Hastings players will need to have is a mouth guard. Call toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 75% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. basketball and baseball at lhe University of Iowa. He met his wife in Iowa City, they were married in Iowa City, and how they live there again closer to family and the Hawkeyes. With so much involvement in other sports, it wasn’t until later in life that Wallace look up golf. He said lhere weren’t too many high­ lights on the course during the day. “Made a couple long putts, but it was fun,” Wallace said. “Il was a great day. Sometimes these arc really long events and this one moved right along. We played pretty quickly and the weather was perfect. It was a good time. I’m glad I came back.” The J-Ad Graphics team took the day’s championship in the J8-hole, four-person scramble, winning on a tie-breaker. 'Hie J-Ad team was one of three to fire a 59. matching the score of the Hastings Country Club team and the JO Galloup team. There was a Big-Hole Hole-in-One chal­ lenge, where Bobby Fisher drilled a hole-inone from 92 yards away to win lhe 50/50 competition. A number of cash prizes were handed out for the top teams, as well as closest to the pin and long drive challenges. Most of the money was donated right back to lhe Hastings Athletic Btwslers. There were 30 teams registered for the tournament. State News Roundup DEQ issues permit expected to benefit Thornapple iRiver The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Friday issued a firstof-its-kind discharge permit to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, concluding more than a year of review and public process lo develop a system for the airport lo safely deal with the de-icing fluid it uses on planes each winter. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System pennit addresses the sea­ sonal issue of biolilm accumulation in Trout Creek, a tributary of the ’I*homapple River. The biofilms are unsightly and an indication that the airport’s historic efforts al managing and recycling de-icing fluids warranted fur­ ther evaluation, said Brad Wurfel in a press release from the DEQ. Ilie airport's existing permit was modified to address the problem Airport officials have committed to construct an on-site treatment systent for storm water and a new outfall to the Thornapple River by Oct. I. 2015. This be the first on-site treatment system for HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT TODAY! Uor 3,5 or 10 mnnihu < de-icing fluids at a Michigan airport. Regulators expect it will improve water qual­ ity in the Thornapple River and Plaster Creek watersheds, said Wurfel. Area residents and local officials shared their concerns about lhe issue during public meetings this year and through an extended public comment period. A permit condition was developed in response that requires the airport to report on the effectiveness of the new treatment system. The permit further requires additional pollutant sampling for two discharge events after the treatment system is operational. A DEQ web page will soon be available with regularly updated information for con­ cerned residents and interested groups. State’s ‘lone wolverine’ on display near Kalamazoo through Aug. 25 The Michigan Thumb Wolverine exhibit. featuring the “lone" wolverine, will be on dis­ play at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor Center through Aug. 25. The wolverine was discovered in lhe Thumb Area in 2004. where it roamed lhe Minden City Stale Game Area until its natural death in 2010. This was lhe first wolverine ever authenticated in Michigan. The exhibit includes lhe wolverine, which has been preserved by taxidermy, as well as information and photos of iis time io Michigan. An animal rarely seen in the wild, the wolverine has drawn large, curious crowds at each stop along ils statewide tour. “We are excited to host the wolverine exhibit," said Melissa Cieniuch, an interpreter at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. “Visitors coming to the hatchery will notice lhe painted wolverine ‘tracks’ leading from the parking lot lo the building. Just follow them to leant more about this intriguing animal," said Cieniuch. Wolf Like State Fish Hatchery is olT of XI­ 43 west of Kalamazoo, al 34270 County Road 652 in Mattawan. It is open Monday » Saturday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and noon lo 6pm Sundays. Admission is free. Visitors are wel­ come to explore lhe rest of the hatchery, including the exhibit, nature trails, show pond and take a hatchery tour. Visit www.michigan.gov/wolflakcvc for information about the visitor center nocriiNlHIlO^ ........... BlNGLO Live DJ • Drink Specials • Contests • Prizes n-J "Saar- EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Doors open at 9 30 pm • Session begins at 10.30 pm MitotaniftoA j) h j,,. ? 1 * I — - olcai Five regular games with $100 cash prize each round Final found winner receives $500 cash prize rS ___ ■Fr Mart) ai i-soo.^ GET YOUR ON- FIREKEEPERS CASINO » HOTEL u"n.\vhhosls.coin 94Ufx! 104 | 11177 Mkhgan Av vwe | Balti* GeA Mi49014 R7.MKG8777 I LeKceprsCasholWlcom Sire-*.wb-ec!to• ,s______ Thornapple Lake beach closed, reopened Monday. Aug. 5. the Barry-Eaton District Health Department lifted a full body contact advisory for Thornapple Lake (hat closed Charlton Park Beach. The advisory had been in place since Wednesday. July 31, after a water tot conducted by the health department revealed high level of ccoli bacteria � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-08-15.pdf bb32c6f86c051639028a96240f6b9724 PDF Text Text ev°ted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. August 15t 2O13 PRICE 75C 160, No. 33 Five women testify against former BFUEre Pro a^lete in opening days of jury trial S ■ ’ Community Breakfast will highlight court programs The quarterly Community Breakfast series, designed to bring awareness to assistance services fur families and youths, will hold its next riiecting Tuesday, Aug. 20. at S a.m at rhe First United Methodist Church. 209 W Green St. in Hastings. . Breakfast-goen will learn about sever­ al innovative programs being implement ed by the county’s district and circuit court*, including the sobriety court and probation accountability alcohol pro­ gram, the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program, the adult drug court and the invrnik* drug court. Speakers will be Judge Michael Schippei and Judge Uilliam Doherty with Bob Nida. Jeff Westra and Michelle Wecldreyer from the court system on hand to explain the purposes and out comes of these provninis Tho&A "ho piun to aricud the free breakfast ate asked to RSVP fo269 945­ 5439. Free well-water testing is tomorrow 'Die Bany Conscivation District will screen drinking water well samples for nitrate and nitrite Friday. Aug. 16. from H . a.m. to 5 p.m. Samples can be brought to the Barry Conservation District office, i6H S Hanover St. (secretary of state budding) Suite 105. Hastings. The screening is free of charge and open to every one who uses a jiersonal well lor drinking water A one-ounce sample of water i> sufficient. and can be transported in any small, clean jar. Please collect samples just before getting them to the sample drop off. Testing is limited to three samples per household. Food safety training class planned TIk food safety team at the BanyFaton District Health Department is encouraging all 5chooi food concessions and church kitchen volunteers to attend a free fixxl safety training program. The class will be Thursday. Aug 22. from 7 to « p ni. at the health department office. 33(1 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Attendance i» l»gh>> encouraged for anyone planning to woA as a volunteer for either a school food concession or a church kitchen. "Food poisoning can happen any­ where, to anyone, and from tooda you might not expect.- said Jodt harahani of (hr Barrv-Eafon District Health 945-95)6. esl. IO4- or einarf jtran thamifbedlid.org; or call Pan Doron, 269-945-9516. «'■ <26- or en,:11' dd°' .. .*..»»» nnd illFV allCmnt^ .. .. ro „le jurors and jury altenat^ l0 ljs|cn (o by Julie Makarcwicz both sides of the case before making their Staff writer Five young women testified that former decision. ‘•When sou hear and see it < you.H fin(J Major League Baseball player Chad Curtis legitimate reasons tor reasonable doubt,” he inappropriately touched them during the opening three days of what’s expected to be said. Dodge said the charges stem from overin­ more than a week-long Barry County Circuit flated incidents of typical training practices Court jury trail. The first alleged victim testified about two Curtis. 44, faces six counts of criminal sex­ ual conduct involving three of the teens — all incidents that happened to her in the training of whom attended Lakewood High School in room on separate occasions. She admitted to 2011 and 2012. Two additional women also not reporting either incident initially, partially testified, but arc not complainants in the crim­ because she believed it would never happen again and because she was good friends with inal sexual conduct cases. Barry County Assistant Prosecuting Curtis' daughter. "I decided I was going to pretend like noth­ Attorney Christopher Elsworth said he called the additional two women to testify to help ing happened. It was a lie," she said. She admitted regularly seeing Curtis in the establish a pattern of behavior by Curtis. All of the incidents allegedly occurred while weight room even after the incidents where Curtis was a substitute teacher and weight room she worked out four and five times a week before school and during the summer months. volunteer at Lakewood High School. All three alleged victims in the case were She also visited the Curtis home. She testified Curtis t<x»k her into the train­ students between the ages of 13 and 16 at Lakewood when the alleged incidents ing room where he massaged her body, occurred. All three said the inappropriate including her exposed chest. "I tried to rationalize it and think, ‘how this touching happened in a secluded, windowless training room when they were alone with was going to make me a better athlete:’ 1 couldn’t make sense ot it. | wanted to say Curtis. "The girls trusted him. He was a profes­ something, but 1 couldn’t I was scared I sional athlete and mentor to them.” said would offend him," she said. Elsworth. She said Curtis apologized to her and told "Kids go to school and expect to be safe. her he had an angel y -ine shoulder and a They don't expect to be taken advantage of or demon on the other. "He said something like it was wrong, but exploited," Elsworth told the jury in his open­ ing statements. "This trial is about how the it wasn't too wrong,”she testified. She also said he told her it was the most defendant betrayed their trust.” Defense attorney David Dodge said he may unfaithful he’s ever been to his vv ife — a sim­ call as many as 30 witnesses including sever­ ilar statement echoed by another w itness. al character witnesses on behalf of Curtis. It is The alleged victim said she looked up to unknown if Curtis will take the stand himself. Curtis. Curtis pleaded not guilty to all charges. "1 was under the impression that he was a Dodge told the seven female and eight very Christian man. and I did look up to him ‘No.’” She said the two eventually prayed togeth­ er about the incident — that he prayed for his family and for her and for himself to make sure something like that never would happen again. But then as she was leaving, she said he asked her something that stunned her. "He asked, " Did you enjoy any of that?” When she said she did not, he told her it was good because then she will know what to do if a boy ever puts her in a similar situation. See TRIAL, page 12 Judge rules against anti-fracking request, but legal door not closed by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The outcome of the first legal salvo fired in the battle over horizontal hydraulic frac­ turing. or fracking, in Barry- County became known this past Monday morning when Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell released her opinion on the issues raised in the hearing before a packed courtroom July 29. Her opinion granted the request for summary dismissal sought by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and its director. Keith Creagh. Judge Amy McDowell ruled against the contention by the plaintiff. Michigan Land, Air and Water Defense, dial the defendant, the DNR. and director Creagh violated the Michigan Constitution and the Michigan Environmental Protection Act when state lands were leased in the Barry- State Game Area, the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, and the Allegan State Game Area. McDowell’s opinion refers only to the BarryState Game Area and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area because both are located in Barry County. The leases sold in the spring and fall of 2012 arc currently classified as non devel­ opmental. The designation prohibits any activity on the surface of the \and*. quotinc. from an exhibit submitted by the plaintiff. ' McDowell noted that no drilling or develop­ mental work can be conducted on the sur- I face of the land and that work can be con­ ducted only with a specific written plan of I operations for the protection of the environ­ ment. The plaintiff also said in another por­ tion of the brief that the protection offered See FRACKING, page 7 Ace Hardware moving to former Felpausch store by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After a year of planning and negotiations, the Bolthouse Merchandise Group soon will be moving Hastings Ace Hardware to a new location, which will allow it to have all oper­ ations housed on one level and under one roof. Along with that move, the City of Hastings will soon create two new parking lots. After an approximately 10-minute closed session Monday evening, the Hastings City Council voted unanimously to accept a pro­ posal from the Hastings Downtown Development Authority to purchase two parcels of land from Bolthouse Merchandising Corp., 125 N. Jefferson St., the former Toy Box store; and the lawn and garden center at 301 E. State St. The total of $250,000, for which the DDA will reimburse the city, includes funds for improvements at both sites. The general fund money that will be used for the purchase and improvement of the parcels is from the proceeds from the city’s sale of the industrial incubator, accord- The former Felpausch Food Center which has stood empty since 2008. will be the new home of Ace Hardware in Hastings, which is owned and operated by the Bolthouse Merchandising Corp. ing to Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. The DD/\ will reimburse the city for the pur­ chase of the property through tax increment VAMK1K f nW bedhd.org- rkshop aimed to smokers quit kick the cigarutU' habit a lot." she said. 1110 second incident involving the same teen happened Labor Day 2011 when the two were again alone in the training room. During this incident. Curtis allegedly again inappro­ priately touched and kissed her breast, among other things. "He didn’t look like himself. His eyes looked animalistic or demonistic.” the victim said. This time, she pushed him off and told him "No." "When I pushed him off and said *No,’ he looked like a little kid when you tell them The old Toy Box, located al 125 N. Jefferson St., owned by (he Merchandising Corp., is being purchased by the City HaMingS‘ nQwntnwn Development Authority and will be knocked down to make room for additional muniripal parking. «huuiu ” W^he city’s purchase of the two parcels Bollhouse Merchandising Corp, will proceed th the sale of its downtown retail space. '.h h ukes no most of the north side of the of Has. State Su«t and the pur­ . c of the former Felpausch Food Center, hx-tted al die southwest corner of East State Smet »l,d Boltwood Avenue, across tram n...tines Public Library. ••It's i win-win for everybody because it will mean more parking for the city and the ?will mean we will have ever) thing on q under one roof.” said Lyndy vice president of finance for nlhouse Merchandise Corp. "It won’t give B( additional floor space, but it will U? ** • how- we merchandise and eliminate Ile'duplKHiiol'"c "y ,wo • • It will also nh,kc 11 eaMer ,or me cush,or^’ to sec where everything is, and we will central help center to answer customer questions.” A press release issued by the DDA. City of Hastings and the Bolthouse Merchandising Corp, said the DDA’s purchase of the former toy store on North Jefferson Street creates an opportunity to develop a much-needed municipal parking lot that will help in the future redevelopment of the fire department facility across the street by replacing parking lost during and after the construction. The lol is also adjacent to one of the busiest areas in the downtown business district. The new lol will serve existing businesses us well as the redeveloped Bolthouse properties, which could house five new businesses and two floors of housing. Our store downtown is actually five tax parcels which will be divided again before they are sold.” said Lyndy Bollhouse. "Unless someone wants to buy the whole thing, but we haven’t heard of anyone ” said Jerry Bollhouse, CEO. "The benefit is that we will have every- See ACE HARDWARE, pg. 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. August 15. 2013 - The Hastings Banner . 4 ACE HARDWARE, continued from page J‘'This is something we are doing to bring the next 9en®r business. It’s time for them to jump in, and they have“ lead in the physical planning. This is the third generati , here 51 years, and we don’t just want to dump it taking the becn Lyndy Bolthouse Vice president of finance, Bolthouse Merchandising Corp. center at 301 fe. S^J-J^Sing thing under one roof and on one level,” said Lyndy Bollhouse of the corporation’s deci­ .Td^XX'f’^ development of a sion to move to thc former Felpausch build­ ing. "At out current location, wc have two levels and it’s difficult for some of our cus­ favor of this move, said > "> f (or thc tomers to manage lhe steps,” "We will be anchoring the cast "It was through cooperation between us. downtown business district!. con_ thc City of Hastings. DDA. and Mark Bolthouse said her company h h Fcldpausch. not to mention property values sidering the purchase of die fonder Felpausch decreasing, that this move finally became Food center since it closed in ZW.l . affordable for us," she said. "We’ve been "Actually, wc were looking at thc ProPv"> meeting weekly for months. We've had our financing in place, and it was lhe city s approval of the purchase of thc two parcels West State Street],’ she said. that was lhe piece we were waiting for. “But we prefer to stay downtown, said Thc press release also said the DDA plans to redevelop the Ace Lawn and Garden Jerry Bolthousc. a Th1e Ace Lawn and Garden Center. 301 E. State St., Is being purchased by the uthonty for Use as parking and a trail head park for the Riverwalk Trail. thc financial situation (across . . *. e and Hatinn) in 2008, we put it on the ir^A^ Until *l W{ts brought UP U8ain laSl year m August,” Said Lyndy Bolthouse. trough Ace’s relocation to the former c pausch (Pood Center), the redevelopment project creates the opportunity for lhe curth,. Pm”’ Bl This is a proposed floor plan for the hardware store once it is moved to its new location in the former Felpausch building. The new location will allow the existing two facilities to be combined into one and make stocking, service and checkout more efficient. Swans still in county whirlpool by Doug VandcrLaan Editor Feathers in thc mute swan population-con­ trol debate remained ruffled as Barry’ County Commissioners took another step at their meeting Tuesday toward resolving a con­ tentious issue that now; for lhe next 60 days, will play out before each of the county’s 16 townships. “I went to my township meeting last night, and there’s still confusion.” said Carlton Township resident Mary Fisher about the board’s 5-2 approval July 23 of a resolution formally requesting assistance from the slate’s Department of Natural Resources to implement a mute swan reduction program on all county lakes. Townships that approve, by a two-thirds majority, to opt out of lhe pro­ gram must do so within 60 days. That 6O-day period was recalibrated from the July 23 resolution to begin Tuesday fol­ lowing the board’s receipt of a letter from the DNR formally accepting the county’s request for D.XR assistance. Though most townships have- discussed or have the issue on their agendas for discussion this month, one town­ ship — Assyria — has already voted to opt out of the program. Hus was a [public relations] nightmare, and you’ve certainly ruffled a lol of feathers,” railed Fisher before commissioners Tuesday. "This was a hastily put together and a flawed resolution ... I would call on each and every one of you - and especially the five who voted for this resolution - to listen to die IWit’. to the constituents and not to take the DNR at its word. S.Ul,your losscs :ind rescind this resolu­ tion, she said. "You have no obligation to be compben with the DNR to participate in this countywidc swan slaughter.” The board wav informed Tuesday, with receipt of lhe DNR approval |ctwr tha| addi. tional aeiion will be required following com­ r e'n ? W’d*S’ “Pr out period to identi­ fy all lakes that will be part of the mule swan jxipulaiion control effort. ••Our policy d<x-s lit will, the DNR except at lhe end ol the opt-oui period when wc must send a document lo lhe DNR naming lhe lakes, reported Vice Chair Ben Geiger "Since today we've received written confirmatron from the DNR that our policy has been approved, the 60 day opt period will begin today.” Expiration of thc (X) day period will oecur prior to thc Oct. 16 committee-of-die-whole meeting at which time the additional resolu­ tion naming the eligible lakes can be processed. Following Commissioner Jon SmcJker's preference that the opt-out period for town­ ships be extended to 120 days. Commissioner James DeYoung advocated thc board’s origi­ nal intention. "Thc townships are well aware of this issue,” maintained DeYoung. "Actually, it’s an extension of the 60 days, since it starts today (and not from the originally intended July 23 passage of the resolution).” In other business, the board: • Approved the purchase of five 2014 Chevy Tahoes as part of lhe regular fleet rota­ tion program al the sheriff’s department. The $199,925 cost will be paid from the county’s vehicle replacement fund. • Approved the employment of DC Builders to repair lhe former library’s steps following a bid process that will incur a $19,750 payment from the county’s building rehabilitation fund. • Approved claims in thc amount of $135,144, pre-paid invoices in the amount of $2293,723, and commissioner payroll in the amount of $6,713. • Approved authorization of Michigan Transportation Fund Refunding Bonds, that will replace similar bonds issued in 2010 al a higher rate of interest. Over the remaining 13 years of the approved bond issue, the county will see a savings of $66,000. • Rejected a $32,000 bid for installation of a standing scam metal roof for the County Animal Shelter. Following disappointment in having received one bid and believing that the bidding climate will be more advantageous in the fall when contractors are not as busy, the board elected to shelve the issue and rebid the project in September or October. • Received an update from Barry’ County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes and Kristin Liceaga, community impact coor­ dinator for the United Way’s administration of the Veterans Affairs program. Since Jan. I, the pair reported, lhe agency has received 119 calls from veterans seeking assistance. In 67 cases, appointments were arranged lo provide help with medical claims, insurance, benefits and lost or misplaced records. Of the remain­ ing calls, veterans were directed to agencies where their concerns were addressed. Forbes and Liceaga described the increased efficien­ cy that can be provided given the synergy of linking thc affairs of veterans to the United Way “Several veterans arc now volunteering, pointed out Forbes. “We are very honored to provide assistance.” • Received an update report from Colette Scrimger, health officer with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Scrimger told commissioners that the health department is currently in die process of strategic planning, an initiative that has not been updated in more than 15 years. According to the plan, the department will be focusing on three commu­ nity initiatives’. .Safe and healthy food, water 311 Mir, a healthy, successful start in life; and accessto quality health cate. rimger said the strategic plan will be health department’s September board meeting and finalized at thc October meeting. DeYoung expressed con­ cern about thc Barry-Eaton District Health Department’s board of three county commis­ sioners from each of the two counties, asking about thc wisdom of incorporating a health expert in a board portion. Scrimger respond­ ed that slate guidelines require al least two commissioners from each county but that additional board members and areas of expertise are open and welcome. • Received a statement from Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown endorsing a countywidc recycling plan but questioning thc fairness of its financial model. The proposed $15 per household recycling fee assessed countywidc would exempt approxi­ mately 5,(XX) residents in die city of Hastings and the village of Middleville which have their own recycling programs. "It adds insult to injury to lhe rest of the paying county residents.” said Brown, “not lo mention a large reduction of revenue to pay for lhe plan." • Brown also questioned the fairness of • imposing lhe burden of collecting the fee on to private waste haulers. "To the credit of the (county) solid waste committee, at least a plan is being proposed.” said Brown. "But ... it makes more sense to take a step back and reframe the project in a manner so that the paying taxpayers and elected officials can make an intelligent deci­ sion to support - or not." • Received an update from animal shelter director Diana Newman on television fie** coverage of the shelter’s cat overpopulation problem and the adoption response resulting from it, some adopting families coining from as far as Big Rapids and Kalamazoo. Enough rtxim has been made to accept kittens origi­ nally turned away and referred to foster care. Newman did not address, however, the topic of interior destruction to thc shelter s new- animal transport van caused by an unruly e?gnlhiu Was rc,c^nced bv resident Eldeii Shcllenbarger and County Commissioner James Dull, "This was f(>r aninri|s it’s not a P®!'1' van, said ShellCnba ' who described the l.ln,n® of a rear p^. ’ , seal being torn '*>' b> a Rol<Wciler “in hadn't brought this io commissioners. ani_|)tio„, j, would have been swept under t|K. ■■ IV forle f4"’1)1,11 'ook partial respons.bdity lor lhe damage. “What we gm . van with a seat in back and one liUJ f sslre t° keep the dogs back,’’ . . nmmissioners. "When I kX)kcd 1 'oId 1 d.jn,( reali;e wha' we had paid 1( W' should have one extra step a„j । r. "" , . before «c authorized pavin, X at 1 /n,':1’''.''>im"eu^iy\connn1I.eeof- rcntly vacant commercial property to be rede­ veloped and occupied by an anchor down­ town merchant ...” read the press release. "The redevelopment project will assist with implementing components of lhe east end redevelopment plan and Hanover Street corri­ dor sludy.” Lyndy Bolthousc said that the Bollhouse Merchandising Corp, will initially focus on lhe interior of the former Felpausch building but future exterior changes and improvements have been discussed. “Wc would like to do something with lhe back of the building on Michigan /Xvenue, io open it up to the downtown. We’ve becn look­ ing into it and there are a lol of things we can do — maybe display windows, on-street park­ ing ... Wc just want to open it up somehow’,” she said. “There has also been some talk with the city about opening up |Plaster) Creek, which is under the parking lol. But, right now, that is a drcam. Wc will sec what the future brings.” Meanwhile, Felpausch CEO Mark Fcldpausch, who maintains an office in the large basement of the former supermarket, is assisting them in finding potential tenants for the rest of lhe unused office space to help sup­ port the facility. "We hope to retain lhe training center and dining hall in the basement and rent it out for training to other vendors, like Mark is doing now,” said Lyndy Bollhouse. “But, we are also looking for other tenants.” City of Hastings’ Downtown Development “The Bolthouses are undertaking this proj­ ect in an effort to grow and prosper their busi­ ness.” said Fcldpausch. ”J give them a tremendous amount of credit: it is a move that is tremendous for them and the City of Hastings.” “This is something we are doing to bring the next generation into the business,” added I yndy Bolthouse. “It’s time forthem to jump in. and they have been taking the lead in the physical planning. This is the third genera­ tion; we’ve been here 51 years, and we don t just want to dump it.” Bolthouse said she also would like to quell rumors that the move will mean cutting the workforce at Ace. “We have 13 Bolthouses working here now and a total of 57 employees, 10 who work in Byron Center, and wc have no plans to change anything at Byron Center at this time.” she said. The Bollhouses said they hope to close on the Felpausch property by the end of September and open their new retail location by Jan. 1,2014. "Now, the question is, do we stay open dur­ ing the move, or do we close?.” she said. "We were thinking about asking high school and service clubs to help with the move and then wc would make a donation back to their organizations.” Any high school or service club interested in helping with the move may call Lyndy Bollhouse. 269-945-2003. Swan control dominates Carlton Township meeting by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners’ resolution to give the Michigan Department of Natural Resources access to all of Barry County in an effort to reduce thc mute swan population drew thc attention of the Carlton Township Board members Monday night. Several residents of Leach luike were in attendance to voice their disappointment in the way the county board drafted and then approved a request for assistance from the DNR lo implement a mule swan popula­ tion-reduction program that will include all lakes in Barry County. Under thc county board’s resolution, all townships will be included in the swan population-control efforts unless they opt out by two-thirds majority vote of their township boards. The county board included a provision in the resolution requiring the townships that wish to opt out of lhe inclusion must do so with­ in 60 days of the resolution’s approval. Dawn Koning. a wildlife rehabiliiaior who lives in Barry County, Monday evening suggested several less-aggressive options lakeside residents can use to mini­ mize mute swan populations. She suggested the oplion of using sterilization hxxl to ren­ der breeding pains infertile, reducing pro­ tective aggression from the swans. According to Koning. current survival nites of cygnets is one out of four. She also sug­ gested implementing a swan hunting season similar to lhe one used tor gce.se population reductions. Ben Geiger, a county commissioner, was in attendance to explain to the Ixach Lake residents how lhe measure is truly written and how it will be implemented. Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter commented that Middle Like res­ idents had adopted a resolution two years ago. He said 46 swans had been shot thus far. and lhe process was working line lor Middle Lake. Resident Mary I ishcr voiced concern that members of thc county boani did not properly communicate with each tovvibhip and its residents nor did they allow iown ships that ate specifically affected enough lime to reach a mutual consensus moving forward with thc resolution. Geifccr said thc county boaid welcomed feedback from each al tec led peiso.i uni reminded those present that the opi oui pm lion ot the pending resolution did mu pil) lecl the swans from DNR control \|so Geiger said, opting out meant "ih.it nothmi’ changes as far as current policy per town­ ship. This option must be voted on and approved by two-thirds majority of the township board." The attending residents countered that what has worked in the past should be left in place. Geiger pointed out that Barry County has more than 3(X) lakes and, if spread across all townships, the DNR control resolution can use less-aggressive terminating techniques. Individual policies for each township would cause ineffective results, he said; the coun­ ty having control over the policy is a more effective process. The Carlton Township board agreed to take a wait-and-see stance to give this clar­ ifying information time to reach the resi­ dents. Carpenter suggested lhe township board discuss how to proceed at the next meeting and asked whether a special meet­ ing should be called to allow all lake resi­ dents to give feedback. "Either way, 1 do not feel 60 days is enough time lo give lo each township to reach a consensus and that a 120 days is more reasonable” said Carpenter. lhe board also heard from resident Dr. Larry Blair who recommended an ordi­ nance be drafted prior to possible horizontal hydraulic fracturing in the township. This ordinance would define and assign paramelers wuh which mad damage would be assessed and repaus made due lo damage caused by heavy eqmpnient using the to ui< < aqiemer said he had made a\v«p>e ot Phone calls to Other townships and non ■ were uinvmly reviewing this issue but he Xa? pth" 4 b""‘* ,”ighl >v eoiis.d'. vixd bl.ni recommended ihnew be called to c t'> vtk.-r ' o'-.-1’ ^U-d about atMem^^e b rvmm.: emtwide , '• '"V ';unv"1- •(canted that •k’pauntenl t.used s '••'Ke break(a>i ploc, Freeport Fire , hosimeapands (ow.vaI the ' '>e» utilus busk complete mem M“U '4 I ilc equip * 'V" l»td that the . ‘‘■pl v»receiving .... I. tein ’•H‘»I clhUUvx J. k ’mprose the s\s “ ' ■ >'<"•1 that the ■ ......... ■.ln„..,( UUal Dr-parch O! I J 'di’- ovcived i rnhon ‘‘'"nslro. .... . • ‘inmdi t �The Hastings Banner — Ihurnday. August 15. 7013 — Pag# 3 - Sandra P<>itM.,l0 The <ilv\ <-(kjM "'""r ‘«ay £ '»* use ot fireworks holiday. ft ’ ' > t,f or day after a national wnsiderinj; UI1 ,Irl ™r'lings City Council is that would limit i ttnd,ncnl to that ordinance W Which fin-u- » hOUrt On ,htKC durMonday th . Can detonated. on the anion t e°”ne’l held a first reading fireworks f nienl that would ban discharge ^orenieminn’^ ,nKlnil’ht to 8 a.m. on the New Year' r ^a's’ du' exception of disch ir/. iS * Ac‘ lowing fireworks to be The?„ Un'" 1 :lm- °« New Years Day. onlinanetMh aR" hdJ a firsl a';lding on an public I . • tequiiv* the council to hold a nlann/w. CannS fi)r ’he approval or denial of Panned united development plans. n 1 ° ac!*on ^as ’uken by the council on the w’ll aniendnients. A .second reading \ Co”ductcd on each of the amendcnts before the council considers their •’ option during its next regular meeting set ’or 7 p.nt, Monday, Aug. 26. other business, the council: • Unanimously, with trustee Jcri DePue absent from the council meeting, approved a request from Joanne Barnard, on behalf of the Thomapple River Watershed Council, to hold the 18th annual Thornapple River Cleanup from 7:30 a.m. lo 3 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 14. Thc approved request also included use of thc large pavilion at TVden Park for registration and lunch during those hours and the park's small pavilion for lunch, as well. • Heard Mayor Prank Campbell issue a proclamation to members of the Hastings Summerfest Committee recognizing their work in organizing the largest festival in Barry' County, which is now- in its 36th year. • Unanimously approved a request from Barry County Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman lo place a placard in the city dog park, should thc animal shelter be awarded n $2,(XX) grant it has requested from the Nutria Company lor installation of the canopy 10 pro' ide shade for dogs and their owners. The canopy was donated by thc City of Hastings. • Unanimously approved an ordinance to authorize the sale of bonds, not lo exceed $1.2 million, via thc State of Michigan State Revolving bund program, for improvements to thc city’s wastewafer treatment plant. • Approved a resolution prohibiting the smoking of electronic cigarettes in city hall and its surrounding grounds: with trustee Dave Tossava casting the sole dissenting vote. • Unanimously approved a motion appointing trustee Don Bowers as the coun­ cil’s voting delegate and Hastings City Manager Jell Mansfield as thc alternate del­ egate to the Michigan Municipal Ixaguc s annual meeting in September. • Approved Campbell’s appointment ol the following citizens to the Riverside Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board: Jim Atkinson, partial tenn expiring Dec. 31; Dave Coleman, partial tenn expiring Dec. 31,2014; Bonnie Huntley, partial term expir­ ing Dec. 31, 2015: and, Mike Snyder, partial tenn expiring Dec. 31, 2016. Trustee Brenda McNabb-Stange cast the sole dissenting vote. She said she felt all members of thc board should be required to reside in thc City of Hastings. • Approved a motion authorizing Campbell and city treasurer/clerk Tom Emery to sign u professional service agree­ ment with H2O in Motion Inc. for waste­ water collection treatment and water supply systems operation and maintenance for thc city’s wastewater and water treatment facili­ ties. The contract, which will expire with lhe end of the 2013-14 fiscal year, is for one individual, working 40 hours per week at a rate of $50 per hour, or $2,(XX) per week for a yearly total not to exceed $104,000. ..... lhc sole chanting VI>lc '|oss;iv*i e. ■ approved ., n . Gnaniino'1’1-' . ”S|,|e c ",ul«in i„ ’-.in­ ice rcmov.tl eAh for Si' bun:.!18 1 Olh„ Iccs toyp --'“"“HEE-" a: Sundays ami for ere­ main burials B a.n>. p,n. MonJav through Saturdays ■ $500 each for Sundays and l,o"‘i3>';i"on',"*nU and markers, 50 cents per square meh; utn 540 per year. The contract for w.)( end June 30, 2014. • Unanimously appr°veu a motion author­ izing Campbell to sign an‘engagement letter with Rchmann Robson f<>r the 201243 audit fur a total fee of Slb.51'0. Held a workshop pnor to the start of its regular meeting 10 d,^s.lhc request of developer Gecnan-DcNotK s request from brownfield tax increment financing for the proposed Walgreens site, located at the cor­ ner of State Street and Broadway Avcnue Jr related action, thc council approved a reim­ bursement agreement with Uecnen-DeKock that requires lhe developers to repay $3,500 for legal and professional services for the project. McNabb-Stange cast the sole dis­ senting vote; she said she did not want to approve something she had not had time to read since the agreement was first presented to council members during the workshop. Victim, others beginning to heal after assault that shook community by Julie Makarvwicz Stuff Writer t\ brightly colored helium-filled balloon sends the message ’‘You’re So Special” to an elderly Hastings woman assaulted in her own home last week. . , , ‘‘There’s been an outpouring of community support for this w oman,’* said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Someone made a blanket for her, children have made and sent cards, and lhe wrecker service told the woman there was ‘‘no charge” for towing her stolen vehicle. The woman was taken to a Grand Rapidsarea hospital Wednesday after the incident, and released that same day. She’s becn slay­ ing with family members since then. “It’s just good to see these kinds of things,” said Sarver “And she’s doing well — very well from what I’m told." The 82-year-old woman lived alone in her home in the 200 block of West Benson Street in Hastings. On Aug. 6, a man, later identified as Michael Cooley, knocked on her door at night and asked if he could use her phone. Being a good neighbor, lhe woman let Cooley in. only to be assaulted and held cap­ tive in her own home throughout the night and until about noon lhe next day. During that time, Cooley drank beverages from the woman’s refrigerator and assaulted her. Sarver would not say if the assaults were sex­ ual or not. Sarver said Cooley made threats lo kill himself and to kill her. Shortly after noon. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Cooley decided to steal the woman’s car and left the home, sending police officers on a manhunt into the country side and pulling res­ idents in lockdown mode until he was found. Cooley, 34, was located near a home near Yeckley and Tanner Lake roads where he apparently shot and killed himself with a stolen gun. Sarver said it’s an incredible incident that thankfully doesn’t happen often - especially in a place like Hastings. “As far as strangers breaking into homes and assaulting people, it just doesn’t happen that often. I can only think of one attempted rape by a stranger six, seven or eight years ago. I can remember one 30 years ago,” said Sarver. “It’s just not something that happens around here, fortunately.” When an incident like this does occur, Sarver said, people understandably arc scared and feel threatened. He also suggested pre­ cautions people can take to help prevent this type of incident. “We’re all about being a small community here, and along with that comes a responsibil­ ity to be aware of your neighbors and your surroundings — especially if your neighbors are elderly or latch key kids who are home alone. 11S just good for neighbors lo check on each other and Ik* aware of what’s happen­ ing.” Sarver* fie said the community already does that much of the lime. ••people Iwk out for each other and help each other. We see a lot of it going on all over,” said Sarver. "We just need to make sure we stay aware.” He said lhe elderly woman was just trying to be a good neighbor when she thought she was helping someone in need of a phone. But San er offered some advice for others put in a similar situation. “Never let anyone you don’t know in your home. If they want to use the phone, and if you feel comfortable, gel lhe cordless phone and pass it out to them to make lhe call out­ side your home,” he said. He suggested that a resident might also call a neighbor to let them know what’s happening and to keep watch on their home until the per­ son leaves. A number of security systems can be installed, he said, and for elderly people, security and medical alert watches and neck­ laces are available that automatically notify someone in the case of an emergency. Sarver said although Cooley entered the home, he was not armed with any weapons until he got inside where he founds knives. He later stole a gun from another home. Cooley used lhe to shoot himself when police closed in on him. Sarver said he does not know why Cooley decided to assault lhe woman, adding that Cooley never asked for money. Cooley was on an electronic tether as part of probation for a 2009 drug conviction. Police were notified that Cooley cut off his tether monitoring device July 30. The proba­ tion department, police and teams of others were actively looking for Cooley. Sarver said nothing in Cooley’s past record indicated any type of violent behavior. Sarver said sheriff’s deputies were even out near Yeckley Road where Cooley reportedly had a tent he slept in before the incident, but they didn’t find Cooley there. During the manhunt,,Sarver .said poltcq agencies worked vaV well together. Michigan Stale PolidJused helicopters and K-9 units to help search areas, and the Barry' County Sheriff’s Department assisted in establishing a perimeter to block off an area where they believed Cooley was hiding. Officers were reportedly closing in on Cooley’s hiding location when they heard lhe gunshot and then discovered Cooley had apparently shot himself. State Police troopers later recovered a suicide note left by Cooley with some other personal items. "He apparently made the decision when he cut off his tether dial he wasn’t going to abide by the rules any more." said Sarver. "We don't know what he was planning to do, or why, but there was some comment made that he wasn’t going back to prison.” Sarver said he hopes time will help heal all wounds, not only to the victim and her fami­ ly, but also the community that felt a sense of uneasiness during the whole incident. "When this happens, it shocks people. We don’t have this kind of violence often, and when it docs happen, it docs shock and stress people. One reason 1 chose to live here and raise my family here is because it is a safe community — and we want it to stay that way." Public input sought for new county recreation plan I he public’s assistance with formulation of a new five-year countywide parks and recre­ ation plan is the goal of an online survey being offered by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board in association with the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board. lhe 2014 Recreation Plan will serve as a guide for lhe luture development of recre­ ation opportunities for Barry County resi­ dents and visitors. Public suggestion for the plan can be made through the online survey at ^^urvcymonkey.com/s/BurTyCountyPark s until Sept. 6. A link will also provided on the Barry County wcbsilc al www.barrycounty.org. For those unable to access the online sur­ vey. printed copies will be available in public libraries throughout Barry County. Comments and suggestions are also wel­ comed via email to parksQvbany county.org. I arks and recreation is a viul component of our everyday lives." says Parks and Recreation Board member Debbie Jensen "Outdoor recreation opportunities provide a range of well-documented benefits to physi­ cal and menial health, as well as streumhening thc economic prosperity of the communi­ ty , l he parks and recreation board is a 12- member volunteer board responsible for county recreation facilities with the exception of Charlton Park. K “We have a talented and enthusiastic board wrth a lol of ideas lor improvements." says Jensen, “but we have to be reaHs|ic iv<_n (|)<_ current funding and lack of paid st iff We need to hear from the publie to set priorities for the future. This is the second of seveml opportunities for the public to provide lnpul on ,he |a|) fo|. lowing a public input meeting jn Mav A scc. ond public meeting will be held in the fall when lhe results of the survey wiH sented, along with ptuposed action items for the next five years. A draft ,)f |h(_ final svdl also be available lor public co|111)lc|ll for a period of 30 days poor to ils ad ion The current five-year pian e in_s in December A new pan r, , jrJ , )hc Michigan Department of Nalurjl ResoutV(.s in order lor the coun y to (1Uil|ity f>)r s|a|e ai)(J federal grant lundmg. bunds are available for land acqmsttton lor parks. gn.,.n a|,j nails, and desckipncnt of rc€ri,al.iin through the Natural ResoUrvcs Tnjst and the federal lamd and Water Conservation Fund. Commissioner aims to clarify mute swan issue by Constance Chccscman a township hoard duagrees, then thc action of Stuff Writer opting out must be done by a two thirds The Barry County Board of majority vote by thr tow nship board members Commissioners has weathered much heat within 60 days of the receipt of the approval regarding its decision to approve a resolution letter from the DNR and must be done in writ­ that requests assistance from the Michigan ing and forwarded to lhe Barry County Board Department of Natural Resources in imple­ of Commissioners menting a mute swan program for a five-year Geiger told the Hastings Charter Township board that the approval letter wi« received by period beginning Aug. I. Ben Geiger, commissioner for District 5, lhe Barry County Commissioners’ office which includes all of Castleton and Woodland Tuesday. zXug. 13 The board of commission­ townships as well as portions of Hastings ers has agreed to extend the 60-days* notice Charter. Carlton and Maple Grove townships, provision of the resolution to coincide with is trying to help residents understand the res­ the receipt of lhe approval letter. Geiger suggested that when the residents in olution and its impact. In an interview, he explained that this Barry County fully understand lhc inie intent request to lhe DNR was the first time a coun­ of die resolution and realize that nothing is ty in Michigan specifically asked the DNR to being taken away from the residents, reserva­ help design and implement a program to tions voiced by members of the community address this issue. Tliis innovative and proac­ may no longer be an issue. tive approach was motivated by the large Referencing the Michigan Department of number of lakes in Barry County that are Natural Resources website, the DNR already home to the non-nativc mule swan and subse­ has in place reduction programs for many quently need lhe assistance from the DNR to species in Michigan, including mute swans. help reduce and then maintain the mute swan To review the policy currently utilized by the population and to build a partnership with the DNR for mute swan populations in Michigan, DNR to provide a simpler procedure with go lo www.michigan.gov/dnr/ and search for which to request assistance from lhe slate "Michigan Mute Swan Policy and Procedures." This file explains lhe current agency. Geiger told the Banner that previously, the process already in place to address lhe mute DNR would come in and address mule swan swan populations in the state of Michigan. issues only after an individual or municipali­ Geiger offered that in thc past. DNR ty asked for help. involvement often went unnoticed due to lhe To request the DNR step in and take action minimal visual impact on the area residents. regarding problematic mute swans requires The DNR techniques to reduce the swan pop­ concerted effort. The DNR would require a ulation would normally not include a largepetition be circulated among residents experi­ scale termination project. Instead, techniques encing the problem to ensure a majority of used were sublime and rarely abrasive to gen­ those who would be affected by the DNR’s eral public. action were informed and in agreement with During thc Carlton Township board meet­ it. The DNR, upon receiving the petition, ing this past Monday, some residents voiced would then send someone lo go to lhe lake their concern about killing a beautiful animal area and remove mute swans. and Geiger agreed that this is generally con­ Geiger clarified that the drafting and adopt­ sidered unpleasant, and other options should ing of this resolution is the commissioners’ often be considered first but in some situa­ way of streamlining lhe DNR’s process and tions, eliminating the animal is unavoidable effectively placing the responsibility of con­ when considering the greater good of the tacting lhe DNR in the hands of the county whole. board. It is in this approach that Barry’ County Geiger has been attending township meet­ is unique. No other county in Michigan, thus ings in lhe past few days to try to clarify with far, has pursued lhe idea of building a bridge residents exactly what lhe resolution does and of communication between a county and the docs not do. department of natural resources with the The specific steps the DNR takes to actual­ intent to ease the process with w-hich town­ ly kill the swans in not debatable. The legal ships and residents can request the help of thc procedure to do so is already in place. The DNR. DNR is nol an enforcer. The resolution option provided to lhe Lakeside residents who do not want lo be townships to opt out of the program was included in this innovation approach do nol inserted so each tow whip board had thcJrec- W have lo befj^n however, lhc county dom to' choose'whether it wanted its likes* - board hvt*nCoura£irtg all of thr townships to included in this new* initiative introduced by allow' the 60 days to pass so as to be included the county board. This inclusion w ill be in the in the program to promote the effectiveness form of a list of lakes in Barry’ County for- across all bodies of water in Barry County, warded to the DNR. And, Geiger clarified that the resolution Geiger reiterated what he said at the aims to reduce the mute swan population; it is Carlton Township meeting Monday night, not a plan to completely eradicate the species. that if each township agrees lo lhc collabora­ tion between Barry County and DNR. then no action is necessary; inclusion is automatic. If Obesity among low-income preschoolers declines Michigan is among 19 states and U.S. ter­ ritories showing small declines in obesity among low-income preschoolers from 2008 to 2011. Following decades of rising rates nationally. Michigan decreased from 13.9 percent in 2008 lo 13.2 percent in 2011. The data come from lhe latest Vital Signs report released Aug. 6 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Over lhe past several years, we have been implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce obesity rates in Michigan through col­ laborative efforts with statewide partners, James K. Haveman. director of the Michigan Department of Community Health, said tn a press release issued Aug. 8. "We are seeing a modest, but significant, decrease tn rates tor some of our youngest citizens, and that is encouraging. Our work will continue in an effort to encourage and support healthier lifestyles which will influence healthier "Vn Michigan, steps continue to be taken to decrease barriers to healthy eating and phystdi activity for low-income families wnh children in an effort to decrease obesity rates. previous research shows that, nationally, about one in eight preschoolers is obese m the M s and children are five times more likely to he ovcrw eight or obese as adults tl they arc IXeieht or obese between lhe ages ol 3 ° I 5 The CDC report also revealed that mese rates ol early childhood obesity were । , or improving in most ot the c,“f territono included in lhe analysis. rates ivmain fix, high, though, said i man. and sustained effort*, and addition I work is needed to continue the downward "The full Vita! -Signs repm is available at •w edc gov/vitalsigns/chiWhotxlobesity. NEWS BRIEFS continued from ; front page . Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7 p in. at the Barry County Michigan Woiks Service Center, 535 \V. Woodlawn Ave . Hastings ' 'Die free program is a no pre'-sure. one-time workshop that shows individu. als how to be smoke hec. Included in the . program will be tips to make quilting cas icr. information on mediations, shale gies and resource*. Participants may register lor thc class by calling Jill Sambacr, 517-541 -2610 or . sending an e-mail tv jsanibaer^-bedhd.org. Lack ot parttitp.uils may lead to can­ collation ot the* workshop Hearing, vision screening available Vnioii anti he.trine sctcttiutg is vail­ able through thc Bany-Baton District Health Department tree of top children from infancy to school age These screenings are required before cbil’bun enter kindergarten. The local health depxinment prv\ ides screenings <’ school .organized kinder gark*n roundups, as .veil .t- al monthly clitiics at the health d£f%rtincni A vbou is .cheduled for Monday, Aug 26. m . Hany txaiiny. More thuii a third ot the apuroximatch 3 inithoA xhildieu redding in Michtgtiu will need eye care by the time they reach high school yraduution age Call 517-541-2630 to schedule an appointment at the Aug 2b clinic , �Pafl« 4 - Thursday. August 15. 2013 - The Hustings Banner Did you SCC? Today’sDetroitisculmination^ of 50 years of mismanagement 17 -Man is bom to act,” Justice Oliver ,*. .. Some might say this puffball along the path at the Otis Bird Sanctuary, bears resemblance to a hippopotamus. We’re deli, min- this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that reP^’sents Barry County. If you have a photo to Share. plXcn'rit to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-4. Highway. Ha lings. Ml 49 >5S; or entaif^, j-ndgraphics com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, w 10 oo ' ie p 10 o. an ot er relevant or anecdotal information. do you know? Linemen smwg us . He honpn trvouts or practices started Wednesday). In the spirit of High school football practice began Monday (other fall sports g. QT know when this photo was taken? pigskin hopes, here’s a photo for readers. Do you recognize these p y r I • Mln nf the nast century’ that have no date, names or other information. The Bunner archives have numerous photographs from the mio< u 4 |-n|e information about lhe event to reunite the phoWe’rc hoping readers can help us identify lhe people in the photos and pros you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want tos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have x.en • Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; email news^'jto hear from you. Mail information lo Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, - - • Adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. . , , l^sl week’s photo of what looked to be a check presentation drew no response. r rro experts, in the early 1980s g accounted ;.......j ffor nr nearly 75 per theAccord! Big Three per-­ r ,t„. total U.S. automotive sales: Xl has,lropped T°X45 so. now. With fewer jobs, les tax Xme and around a quarter of a mil .on residents, mostly m.dd e-elass working people, the city is forced to make the tough decisions that they vc put off Wendell Holmes once said. “To act is to affirm the worth of an end, and to affirm the worth of an end is to create an ideal. And when immediate peril is not plain­ ly visible, taking the corollary position, there is a natural tendency to relax and to return to business as usual, to politics as usual. When that happens, a great general once observed, people have the tendency Xtcity is facing poverty, dangerous to become indifferent lo what lhe long­ neighborhoods, police and emergency time dangers might be to their security. response issues, garbage and other city That brings us to Detroit. services that must be solved. If you’ve been following lhe financial According lo city officials, around 53 issues confronting the largest city in the percent of homeowners actually pay prop­ stale and the headquarters to many of our erty taxes and with the city’s growing largest industries, you gel a clear under­ debt, it’s left with no hope of paying the standing of peril — and of, perhaps, an bills without a bailout or reducing the ideal. ’s list of legacy costs. For more than 50 years, four mayors — city Detroit has become a victim of incom­ Coleman Young. Dennis Archer, Kwame petent leadership — corrupt city officials Kilpatrick and Kenneth Cockrel Jr. — did and a growing debt that will continue to little if anything to solve the biggest prob­ any growth in the future. lems that led lo lhe city’s demise. In fact, stifle Yet, there are some positive tilings to Kilpatrick, who resigned after pleading report. Meijer opened its first Detroit store guilty to two counts of felony obstruction July 25, at Eight Mile and Woodward of justice, w as thc proverbial straw that Avenue. And in the downtown area, old, broke the city’s back. decrepit buildings are being turned into Each of lhe former mayors operated as apartments, hotels, restaurants and office if the problems facing Detroit would right space by businesses hoping to lure people themselves — all it would take was lime and understanding and maybe a few bucks downtown. Compuware and Quicken Loans have moved their headquarters from the federal government. Somehow’, Gov. Rick Snyder, thc self­ downtown, adding thousands of employ­ described “one lough nerd,” remained ees to the marketplace. And, new venture optimistic through this black hole of peril. capital and startup money is available for With his bold decision to appoint emer­ projects in the city, such as Whole Foods, gency manager Kevyn Orr to oversee the a high-end natural food chain that opened process, the two have structured a plan to a store in mid-town, adding to lhe excite­ reinvent Detroit — but it will only hap­ ment. So. with lhe help of Snyder and pen if leaders from government, unions and businesses, as well as citizens are Emergency Manager Orr, Detroit is get­ ting a second chance to reinvent itself — willing to help. Presently, more than 78,000 abandoned now it needs the cooperation of everyone structures arc identified within the city, involved. As 1 travel around the stale, lhe one and the city has hundreds of acres of vacant land that once was filled with common denominator that continues to homes and businesses. The city levies thc showr its ugly face is the lack of leadership highest income and property tax but has necessary for communities to grow and an average income of around $15,000 per prosper. Monday night, the Hastings City Council gave unanimous support for a household. Today. Detroit is the sixth Michigan motion to loan our local Downtown city, along with three school districts, to Development Authority enough money to full into the state’s emergency manage­ purchase two properties from the ment program, but Snyder is convinced Bolthouse family so they can buy the for­ that in lhe coming months, it’s possible to mer Felpausch Food Center property for a new Ace Hardware location. It’s the kind put Detroit on thc path to recovery. So. what do the problems facing Detroit of support city officials gave to the have to do with Barry’ County? Elected Bolthouses that will determine how officials hold in their hands the power to Hastings will be able to compete and grow influence and to create a plan, a roadmap in the future. If cities like Detroit, or Hastings, for for the future. For more than 50 years, four mayors have allowed the City of that matter, expect to grow and prosper, it Detroit to deteriorate w’ithout responding will require leaders w-illing to act to stand to the issues that led to the stale’s largest up for what needs to be done, rattier than city lo file for bankruptcy in U.S. history. accepting the status quo or a business-asSome would argue it had lo do w ith the usual attitude - it all about accountability auto industry, which it did. but as the from leaders at every level. Snyder, who is up for reelection in industry faced pressure from foreign com­ petitors, the city and industry experts were 2014, apparently is more interested in the Ux) slow to respond lo the new global possibility to build a better Detroit than marketplace. So as thc industry struggled, voters rejecting his dedication to solve lhe unemployment rose, people left the city problems facing the city. This is the kind and the local economy began lo shrink of leadership Michigan needs — nol just while government spending continued lo what s popular. It’s about what’s neces­ grow as tax revenues declined as well. sary to get the job done and in the end to It’s a recipe for disaster, yet the city’s create an ideal. leadership did little, if anything, to respond to the new economy facing the Fred Jacobs, vice president, largest city in the stale. J-Ad Graphics What do you think? 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See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS ,351 H. M-43 Hwy.- north ot Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2013 - Page 5 kids jobs, u iviijes. He even paiq f . ,d •7. safety forourcomntumty nnd ensure^, Juvenile caseworkers helps redirect kids, families by illiam Dohcrtj Barry County Ch ief Judge I h . ng U1> alrn°b( nine >car> <>» I’”-* bench, cis'. Ult.ncssed hundreds of heartbreaking vases involv mg Barry County children, cases , jC/'5>rsl*’ma£*nablc neglect., abuse and l’i ^sP,lc ’he trauma of handling these aseS’J absolutely love my job because we V1.10.. P ’hese kids and make a difference in their lives. While 1 work with tremendously dedicated case work start from the Barr} County Friend of the Court (custody, support and parenting time) and thc Department of Human Services (abuse and neglect), I would like to highlight the Juvenile casework staff. Our juvenile case work stall works with youths and their families who have becn in trouble with the law and those who are at high risk. Tammi Price, Greg Kotrba. Fred Koning, Shasta I.cnz, Michelle Weeldreycr, and Sheryl Overmire work with Barry County youths in various capacities, depending on the level of services the child and his or her family requires. lite staff’s dedication to helping our kids is amazing. They go above and beyond their work duties to help our kids in crisis. Each and every' one of these individuals is available after work hours, volunteers for several youth-oriented organizations and just cares a great deal about our kids and their future. /\n example of what they have done is cre­ ation of a summer volunteer program where thc kids spend one day each week on com­ munity service projects, giving hick to their community and learning gotxl work ethic. The kids come back to court with stories about what they accomplished and feeling great about themselves. Many have never been part of a team organized to do good things, and some become dedicated to being good citizens due to the positive experience. The casework staff also organized a week­ ly fitness activity program. Recently. I joined Greg Kotrba, Fred Koning and Tammi Price playing Wiffle ball and basketball with our kids and their siblings. Many of these kids have little incentive and few opportunities to participate in fitness activities or team sports. While the} may grumble in the beginning, every kid participated and enjoyed the activi­ ties and learned something about being a team player. The positive and cheerful, yet disciplined, role models presented to these kids by our caseworkers give these young people valuable life lessons that are nol always present in their homes. Many of our kids struggle in school, so the juvenile casework start took it upon them­ selves to create a homework/study program. Many of these kids are now having success in school where they previously knew only fail­ ure. l he families we see often are overwhelmed by poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse or other problems. When the children and families see success and positive results from hard work and making gixxl decisions, the improvement can be impressive. Usually it takes a while; the kids and their families may be resistant to court intervention, but eventually they recognize some positive changes are necessary (or they get tired of fines and jail). The most successful people 1 know' realize they have weaknesses and dedi­ cate themselves to improse in those areas. One of my goals in w riting this column is to provide some information about each of our caseworkers and their programs, since not everyone knows die value we, as residents of Barry County, receive from their work. Shasta Lenz is our Youth Services Bureau worker. She meets with kids and families who need some help and are at high risk for becom­ ing involved formally in the court system. Parents, teachers and others who work with youths refer cases to her. Parenting help, coun­ seling, substance-abuse prevention, bullying and teen domestic violence are a few of die areas in which she assists families in need. Shasta has also worked with our kids to pro­ duce public service videos that have been shown in schools and at the Hastings 4 theater. Greg Kotrba is our regular probation offi­ cer and carries a caseload of more than 40 kids. Greg is required to meet with each juve­ nile on his caseload once a month; however, he sees them once a w eek or more. Greg is the current "Real Men Rock” award winner for The Barry County Juvenile Court casework staff includes (front, from left) Michelle Weeldreyer, Sheryl Overmire, Shasta Lenz, Tammi Price, (back) Fred Koning and Greg Kotrba their families when < > lnak aw*y with violating court order. ‘K n sure they gcl appropriate consequences for bad and persists until they decide to nuke the neecssarv changes. . Tammi Price runs the in-honie election program. The children she supervise., an. trails' in severe cnsis and may have needed a higher level of supen'ision than previously mentioned Progra'1^j1 .?.In1m,’s caseload includes kids who would likely be in ., jUV(,_ nile detention facility i ncy wcre nm un^ her intense supervision. Juvcni|c detention facilities cost $150 to $-50 per day Tammj has an exceptional success rate with the most difficult cases. Most of her cases also involve severe problems tn the child s home including domestic violence, substance abuse and neg­ lectful or abusive parenting Changes in the home are necessary for the child’s welfare and Tammi is not shy about holding the par­ ents accountable, along with the kids. It is a tribute to her abilities as a caseworker that so many of her kids are bittersweet about being discharged from probation since they often tell me how much she has helped them and Still waiting for full disclosure at fracking meeting To thc editor: I would like to comment on the informa­ tional meeting otrfrucX'ng organized by State Rep. Mike Calhon July 29. I estimate there were more than 200 people at the meeting, showing lhe high level of inleresl in this issue among Barry County res­ idents. The purpose of the meeting seemed to be to inform residents of lhe regulations and processes that are in place lo control lhe new technology for natural gas extraction, which is great. But the representatives on the panel failed mention in their presentations that these regulations might not be enough to control the new process of high-volume horizontal frac­ turing. which is exponentially more risky than conventional vertical fracking. Some of these risks were brought out by questions from the audience submitted on note cards, but others were not, due to lack of time for all of the questions on this compli­ cated issue. If the speakers had included more of the issues in their presentations, lhe issues could have becn brought out quickly, and more complete disclosure would result. Some of the risks of the new gas develop­ ment process not mentioned at the meeting include thousands of heavy trucks on thc roads, loss of unbumed methane to the atmosphere, exemptions from state rules imposed for water withdrawal by statute the inadequacies of the Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool used to assess wells for pertn.ts. whether fracking is actually necessary, the very san I staff (25 inspectors or geolo­ gists) available to mon.tor the wells, among others. b I have attended live or six of the5c mcet. mgs and expenenced the same lack of full disclosure at each one. I encourage the citi«ns anendj s|lch meetings to come prepared with questions. Cindy Vigneron, Barry Township The Hastings Banner Devoted lo lhe Interests of Barry County dore 1856 • Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 > j-adgniphics com • Advcrtrj'og ema 1 i-adsC’choiceonemail com Newsroom email: John Jacobo PiW'de** Frederic Jacobs Vet P'ui-n-'rt Stephen Jacobs .NEWSROOM • Doud Vandertean (Edited Kathy iVaurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Juno Makarewicz Dave DeDccker Fran Favennan Bonnie Mattson Sandra Ponsetto • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • cam accept Monday ihrcujn 8 00 a in to 5 00 p m Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buorgu Subscription Botes: <35 per yw m B t,ry County 140 pc year m t-.g counit yib pof year POS FMASTER Send •.. ch y ,3.<, PO Bw0 )’.> 1 Ml Smit ttSiPc. .!r^o P., t .it . Mi 4<Rb0 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANner To subscribe, call us at ' 269-945-9554 ’heir families. Michelle Weeldreycr is our juvenile drug court caseworker and has specialized training in working with the most difficult substance abuse issues. Michelle has helped develop one of the most successful programs in the stale in partnership with the Barry County Community Mental Health Department. I believe the success of the program is due to dealing with substance abuse as a family issue and Michelle’s persistent, never-give-up-ona-kid attitude. Sheryl Overmire is our Wrap Around direc­ tor. While Sheryl is involved with several juvenile and abuse or neglect cases, her pri­ mary function is to "wrap" services around children and families most in need. These can be families mired in poverty, mental health issues, domestic violence, disabilities, sub- stance abuse and other issues that require intense organization of services from several different providers. Sheryl has helped prevent countless families from having children removed or institutionalized by coordinating services and making sure families get thc help they need •— sometimes when they don’t believe they need the help. I know is truly a blessing to be a part of the juvenile court team when a young person (and his or her family) comes to court and thanks me for thc efforts of Tammi Price, Greg Kotrba, Fred Koning. Michelle Weeldreyer. Shasta Lenz or Sheryl Overmire. These arc good people doing great tilings for Barry Count} kids. If you see them around, consider thanking them for what they do for the children in Barry County who arc not as fortunate as most. Group Cares project a big ‘uplift’ To thc editor: No matter how hard people try, there’s always one who isn’t satisfied. I wonder if Marge Loew would pay $426 go to another state, sleep in a bag on the floor each night and go out each day and work for nothing. I still am in awe of what five teenagers and a leader did for me <— and all for free. They had tools and leaders explained to them how to do things. They arrived Monday at 9 a.m. not knowing each other or me, they intro­ duced themselves, and then proceeded to work. At noon, they stopped for lunch and invit­ ed me to join them. What was left from lunch couldn’t be returned, so they left it for me. Al 12:30 p.m., they had their devotions which I sat in on and was amazed at how Christian and how' knowing of the Bible each of them was. At 1 p.m., they were back to work until 3:30 p.m., cleaning up each time. They arrived each day at 8:30 a.m. and worked until 3:30 p.m. By Tuesday, they were calling me ‘Grandma,’ which I liked. Everyone got along great. When, in our Methodist bulletin, I first read the notice that they were coming, I asked for four doors to be repainted blue. 1 had the _gaint. They came and looked our house over and. when they left at the end of Thursday to go help another group, I had a deck that looked good again, some boards that w'ere replaced, new and better steps onto it with railing that had been stained twice. The house was power-washed, the four doors painted, and a railing down to my basement was installed, which I really appreciate. When they weren't busy, the} looked for more to do, including replacing seven batter­ ies that I had purchased for my smoke alarms, trimming my shrubs, etc. I’d take them for grandchildren if I could. After the great program Friday night (the farewell program at Hastings High School), Writer was doing the spinning not the DNR To the editor: In a letter to the editor, "Research of Swan Issue Urged,” in the Aug. 15 Banner, die writer began with the statement, "lam not familiar with Barr} County and the swan situ­ ation there,” and then proceeded to prove how right she is. . For example, one of her major contentions is that the good people of our count} need to "work to reverse the decision made by the county board allowing lhe DNR to lake con­ trol of Barn- County waters and basically usurp the rights and authority of the resi­ dents..” _ In fact, the resolution adopted by (he Barry County Board of Commissioners does not allow the DNR to take control of its lakes and streams. Any and all management activities ire the result of a request made by a resident or group of residents for a DNR permit. Until there is a local request for any type of swan control, there is no DNR involvement al all. So. local control remains exactly where it is n Tlie writer also contends that claims of mute swan aggression toward human, are grossly overstated. She may well lx- a long-term lain raneer" but she need, only to do a quick data veakh’to learn that her esix-rietuxs don t qmte match those ofmany other, who have m tact been (in her words) "attacked and physically "'l-iniUv does anyone really believe that the hi’hlv rained wildlife biologists on the DNR nt had nothing better to do han fabricate ..me ibmit the ability ol these invasive 1 ?r l\o drive out our native watertow 1 and lit1 ,n' 4..inL,e the ecology ol a lake? Dus is cra .?.phjnine” as the writer contends. For the referred to as sobdresemeh data 1 Ih'e on a lake in Barry County We don't h, c a -loon ranger." That s probably because no longer have any resident loons But we have mutr swans. John Hoek, Delton they walked out with me and gave me a frame which, on one side, had a cross with the words "faith, love and hope” on it. On the other side was a picture of them and a special note w ritten to me. I saw no cell phones or iPads. If all teenagers were like this, our world would be a better place. They can come back and see me anytime. I thought they were wonderful and part of a wonderful program. I really appreciate what they did. We are in our 80s. My husband has becn ill for several years and has spent the past three years al Thomapple Manor. He doesn’t want to be there, and I wish he was home. I go out each day to see him. This project was a big uplift for me. Alice Dean, Hastings (Editor's Note: The Banner received sever­ al communications following publication of the letter critical of the Group Cares program in the Aug. 8 edition. Among those communi­ cations was a copy of the "Group Workcamps Foundation" site form in which all partici­ pating residents agreed that no work under­ taken hy the Group Cares campers was guar­ anteed to be equal to that of professional con­ tractors or that if would be completed follow ing the one week that volunteers were in Hastings.) • Spare swans, ban fracking To thc editor: It must be the Department of Natural Resources in Barry County isn’t very busy. I’m thinking we don’t need this organization. We have lived on the Thomapple River north of Middleville the past 25-plus years and have never had a mute swan problem, in fact we don’t see enough of them. Maybe they were smart and moved from Barr}- County already. I can’t believe thc Barry County Commissioners and lhe DNR would kill the beautiful mute swans. I know, the trumpeter might come here. We support Thomapple Township opting out of lhe killing of the swans. We are worried, however, about the hori­ zontal hydraulic fracturing - fracking - that is about lo begin in Barry County. That is a potential problem that lhe DNR seems to think is just fine. This is a process that has the pos­ sibility of polluting our wells, our river and the very air we breathe. Steve and Deanna Garrett, Middleville New coat of paint is a story to tell To the editor: A couple of weeks ago, Hastings was invad­ ed by quite a few kids and adults whose mis­ sion was to help some families in town with home repairs. My in-laws’ borne was one cho­ sen to be painted, and having it chosen was an answer to prayer and a godsend. Mv husband was at lhe house every day and enjoyed getting to know the kids and adults working on the house. There was no way we could have painted lhe house or paid for lhe paint. Did thev do a professional job? Of course not, but they gave their time and put forth a great effort to complete ilk- job. The house looks great, and it was a wonder­ ful experience all around. My mother-in-law would have loved seeing the kids paint her house, and 1 think she would have been pleased with the final outcome. When we sell the house, we will have a wonderful story to pass along to the new owners. We are. as a family, humbled by the good­ ness ol these strangers who came to our town, and we arc beyond grateful. Somehow, just saying "thank you” does not seem adequate Melody Rodgers. Hastings �-- Bonne Local volunteers complete final Group Cares project Worship together Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... <JRACE COMXfVMTY WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Ml X^ 79 H‘ph*a>-**shv,lk. (5171 73‘ P“tot r>°n Rovocc’ ’ x5292‘* Morning < ckhr.,tk)n 9 * 1() 3a a Pcl,ow^h>P r.me before lhe scn.ee 203 N. Mam. Woodland. Ml 48897» (269) 367-41)61 Pastor Gary Simmon* Sunday Worship 9.15 am 1674 S. State Rd. Hastings Ml . C»VRCH Nur*9 duMrriA ministry )ua:h groor. adult wn.U group miniWy< IcaJerxhip (raining. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd , p.o. Box 408, (cor**r of Mito Rd A S M-43), Delton Ml 49046. pa<or Roper Cbjpool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10 30 am. m । I:3o a m Nuncry ind Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Btble study and prayer time 6 30 p.m to 7:30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Sc)xx>l 9.45 a.tn. Morning Worship Service 10.45 a m ; Evening Service 6pm; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rove. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.15 im. Sunday School for all ages.10.30 a m. Worship Service; 6 pm. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. &. Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 pm. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 pm. Aw ana. Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Chunh Office 94SS004 for information on MORS. Children’s Choir. Spurts Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 4905?. Pastor Susan D Olsen Piiane 945-2654 Worship Services: Sunday. 9.45 am; Sunday School. 10:45 im . „ W OODGROY E BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 aun. Worship Time 10 V) a m. Youth activities* call for inlonna* tion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Band St . Hastings. Pa>tor J.C. Crank cordially invite* you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of lhe<c num­ ber*. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618. (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269 945-3327. . GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 6(X> Powell R.»d, Hasting* Pastor Bob Wd*oa Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw 1633'^ sbcglobal net. Sunday School 9.45 am.: Worship Service 10.45 am.; Sunday Evening 6 pan. Wednesday 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PLEASANTV1F.W FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pavtor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 xm.; Sunday School 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nighu6;3O p.m GOD 49O5K Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time; 10 a m. with nursery and preschool available CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings. Phone 269-945-293X. SundaySchool 10 xm.; Worship 11 a m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East RO. Box 63. Hastings, Ml SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Intng) Sunday services eath week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew At Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Htotwick. lhe church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and thc rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http //trax to.'andrewrnattluav Wc are pan of the Diocese of the Great Lake* which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and me the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. 49058. Pa*tor Rev. Jerry Buko’ki. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Sired. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Don Spxhman Office Phone (269) 945-9574 Office boon ore Monday-Fnday 9 xm-Nooa Sunday morning worship hours 8:45 a.m TradiUonal Worship, 10:45 im. Contemporary Worship, and Nursery Care Available during wonhip (infants through age 4). Sunday School for PreK-l2th is available during 10.45 wunhip service.. Share thc Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday front 5 to 6 pm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pavtor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website; www hopeumofg. Church Fax No.: 269­ 818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. landu Belson. Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9;3O am Sunday School. 10.45 am Morning Worship; Sr Hi Youth 5 to 7 pm.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tries.. Thurs. from 9-Il:J0 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tric-day 9 am Men’s Bible Study at thc church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday b pm • Jr. High Youth (meal *cned) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brian Teed and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 am. classes for toddlers thru adult Worship Service: !0;30 tun. & Children Church, 4 yean-4lh grade. di*mKved during announce­ ments. Sunday Evening Youth Group and Wednesday Midweek Programs will retumin September. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 im and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 xm. Third Thursday Brunch ut 9.30 xm. returns in Scp’.-rrbcr GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover Gtd'i Gruce nith ut! Holy CbtmuKicm Every Sunday ’ L1FEGATF. COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday, Aug. IK • Summer Wonhip Hours Kd)0 A. 10:00. No Sunday 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price Phone; 269-948-0900. Website: wwvv.kfegatcce.cuin. Sun­ day Worship 10 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.in. SchovL Aug. 18 - Men i Women AA 7 p.m. Aug. 19 - Recovery Bible Study 750 pm. Aug. 20 • Congregation Council 7 p.m. Locution 239 E North St, Hostings. 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pauor Amy Luckey, hup.'/www.discnvcr grace i»g ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd, Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am.. 6 pm.; Wed. 6.30 p.m. Jems Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Ro*e MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special” Tor information call 616-731-5194. 405 N. M-37. Hastings, Ml 49058. Local volunteers complete the painting of Janet Laubaugh’s house, which was scraped and prepped by youth and adult volun­ teers during the Group Cares workcamp July 22 through 27. Bv Sandra Ponsctto ’ Staff Writer In late July, 406 youths and adult volun­ teers from a Group Cares workcamp came to Hastings and got to work repairing and build­ ing decks, porches and wheelchair ramps and repainting houses. At the end ot the week. Group Cares leaders said all but one of the 50 projects throughout the city of Hastings were completed. Now, thanks to local contractors and volunteers, that last project is now com­ plete. Saturday, Bobbie and Bob Taffee, owners of Bobbie Paints, invited volunteers to join them to finish the painting of Janet Laubaugh’s home located at the comer of Bond and East Stale streets. “This has been so awesome,” said Laubaugh. “As they say, ‘Many hands make light work.’ The word was put out to local churches and organizations, and I’ve had vol­ unteers from Living Waters Church. Thomapple Valley .Church, First United Methodist Church, friends and family, Brandon Dennison from B&D Painting, Rich and Cynthia Miller from Schoolcraft and His Brush Painting —• so many people. God is bringing people from all over. It’s awesome how God works and the community has stepped in to help finish the job.” Just as during the week of workcamp, friends and family have brought treats and desserts to feed the volunteers and prayed for the success of the project. “It’s been an amazing experience,” said Laubaugh. She said the team from lhe workcamp did such a thorough and complete job of scraping and repairing her home, that they didn’t have time to paint it. "It was so cool to see them put their heart and soul into doing it right and doing a good job,” she said. ‘Tun Hughes was an awesome leader. He had five teenagers working with him, and the kids were so anxious to paint that Pastor. Sunday Services; 855 am. Traditional Worship Service; II am. Gxvtempurary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.rir»tchun:hhi>tings. Uli Fur information on our Bible stud­ ies. Youth Group, and other programs! Marriage jQcenses days - 10 a.m. Worship Service: Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School* 9 Worship a m., & Children s Program* 10 am.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chime*. Praise Band. Quilling Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call tire churvh office at (Zfi4)) 721- SO77 t.MAV/F 9 am-12 p.m). ernail office^ mei.net or visit ww-wcuuntrycliupelumc.org mon: information for COMMUNITY BAPFIST CHURCH z) Ctunmunuy of Christjullmvcrs who Glorify Cod, Surngthen one another end Trunrfann our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m. Morning Worship II im. Evening Worship & p m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For informa­ tion about other ministries und oppor­ tunities contact Pastor Jun Hess or the church at <269) 945-9217; or email pastorjun'-i cbchastingsaMg or see our Website: ww w cbchastingi.org. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local bittinesses: Hhasrngs SSS:* jf.ooer ^atvi 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 osley flexfob 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 HtaHllftMl 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 B 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Joel Dean Fulford. Nashville and Angela Tracy Mead, Nashville. William Gene Hubbard, Hastings and Karla Sue Hilligus, Hastings. Dylan Jon Kelnier, Hastings and Erika Lyn Thornton. Hastings. Jeremy Robert Flessner, Hastings and Emily Sue Nelson, Woodland. Jeffery George Raymond. Delton and Heather Iaju Elkins, Delton. Alonso Orantes sanchez, Hastings and Jennie Marie Lubbers, Lake Odessa. Kevin John Bala, Middleville and Carrie Lynn Shelley. Hastings Dwayne Richard Taggart. art. ni Middleville and Kelly WDham Lyle McCormick. Dcllon and Came Mac POWc||, Dd(0„. Don.dd Scott Anderson, Plainwell and Nancy Renee I^t p|ainWell. i r ■*? . ."n R,,unirec.Nashville and Jean hlizabeth Johnson. Nashville. Dustin limothy Jaltkc, Bellevue and MJasm a'1!^ Ri'vra- Uvllcviie. Jason Anthony Orozco. Chicago. II. and Ri b i M ,'C| Compson. 31,11 R< - " "v',3mbett. llastings. R^c ‘n v ^'Ch"cl Robinson. Il.wmp a”*1 Rdxua ‘ ynCampe.,,, Hastings. Joseph l.dwin.|.lclln Piekholl. lake Otlessa and Klrtk.c } ^.hilI|cr, | |;,sllne.. rekenlH m""’""5 l)o>n.n[meA Wayl.md and ItU,thaMar,eR;ib,iX.is ^^laad. Jonathan n„>(| Middleville and lerrynP.I,/.dKtl1p.,^>jiJd1eville. Fandango Red showed up at my door, it was­ n’t what wc were expecting, but we just laughed and went with it. She came up with another pallcte — Fandango Red, Granite Gray and Misty Aqua for the trim. It looks great, and I guess I’ve always kind of seen this as a red house. God does things to per­ fection.” “This whole thing has becn an amazing and humbling experience.” said Laubaugh. “I am totally grateful to everyone. There have been so many people who have helped, I am afraid of leaving someone out; but, I want everyone to know how grateful I am for all they have done. I have had tears of joy and tears of amazement.” Leonard .1. McKnight (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, 9275 S. M-37 Hwy, Dowling. Mi 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ he finally let them paint the porch rail on the last day. “Uris is an old house, and how God has used people to totally transform it has been amazing,” she said Saturday as she stopped to watch the volunteers busily climbing up and down ladders as they painted thc decorative shingles that adorn the peaks under thc eaves. “Now that they are finally getting to the color, it is making such a big difference.’’ Even the color is diflervnl, according to Eiubaugh. “I was going to go with black and white, the colors it was painted before,” she said. "My artist friend Sarah [Robinson| picked out a new color pallelle of greens. But. when lhe HASTINGS. Ml - Leonard A. McKnight, age 93. of Hastings, passed away August 12, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Leonard was bom on May 7. 1920 at Albion. MT. the son of Roy A. and Grace D. (Dye) McKnight. Ixonard graduated from Ekalaka. Montana High School in 1938. He honorably served during World War II from 1942 until 1946. Ixonard married Grace Cudwell on June 28, 1946. Leonard was a self-employed rancher in Montana. He was also a member of the Gideon Bible Society. Ixonurd was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Roy and Grace McKnight; son. Russell McKnight; brother. Edwin McKnight and sisters. Dorothy Rille and Gertrude Israel. Leonard is survived by his wife. Grace McKnight of Hastings; daughter. Marcia Solmes of Hastings; sons. Wesley McKnight of Fl. St. John. British Columbia. Wendell McKnight of Williams Lake, British Columbia; brother. Royal McKnight of Rapid City, SD; sisters, lone Johnston of Idaho and Belly Kronhohn ol Hastings. MNVisitation and funeral services will be held Saturday. August 17. 2013 at I hornapple Valley Church in Hastings \isitalion will Ik held from 10 until II a m The funeral serv­ ice will follow visitation at 11 a m. Interment will take place on Monday, -\ugu>l 19. 2013 at 10:30 am at I ort ( Uster National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements by Ginbach Funeral Home, please visit our website al ww w.ginrbachlunetalhome net to sign the online gue-4 book or to leave a memory or message for the fam Carole Sue Hammond CALEDONIA, Ml - Carole Sue Hammond, age 77. of Caledonia, formerly of Wall Lake (Delton), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Harter; brother, Charles Harter, Jr. Carole was a loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and great grandmother who cherished her family. She was self-less and giving, always pulling others before herself. As a strong woman of faith, she persevered through her battle with cancer and was al peace with her Lord. She enjoyed many hobbies and passions including golf, playing bridge, bowling and cooking. She is survived by her husband of 58 years. Bud Hammond; children. Kathie and Ted Vaughn of Caledonia. Kerry (Michele) Hammond of Holly wood. FL, Kevin and Teri Hammond of Plainwell; nine grandchildren, three stcpgrandchiidren; one great grand­ child; sisters, Jackie Morrical, Linda and Bob Mareantonio. Sally and Steve Longcrbone and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013. at noon at Malthysse-Kuiper-DcGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave., Kentwood with Rev. Robert Norton officiating where a luncheon will Ik held immediately following. Relatives and friends may meet lhe familyone hour prior lo the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. Condolences may be sent online at w w w.mkdfuueralhome.com. I ■ ■ ■ ■ - I ■■ ■-* PM■ «*« * - TA Call any time for । Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or ! 1-900-870-7095 I �,vis sighted at COA summer picnic The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 2013 — Page 7 h> t-onstunw Wr m"' residents and ' nUa summer pknic .};enjoyed the : Commit, . ’S*d b> 'he Bumv Area ' ?• «• n» lhe t.Kililv-s " 8'"g Thursday'. P“Ple aucndme ',|k. ” appearance of plvk?Se,u enbyed the cjhvarxk, • s 'mpersonator Doug rhe King. Ilk frec-n.n. • U ,nvade Unions bv —'es of crowd. “k-hki throughout the close to were “rcn,,y COA office manager ’ *'CCC Wenlherh'to^X^’Sn’COAexcc.llivcdircc. important the annu d emPhasued how idents in BamT™ . rT “ pienk i l highlights ^^f;he^st,onof,hcsenior Hollenbeck'wl^ .rCt'il>le"1. Margaret mitinent tn** was recognized for her com­ as a'^Zy’T ;"Ul >ou,h She an 1 h t ’ ?' hours of volunteer work. forthJThank hushamj. are knou„ oreosn- . a m V'"S d""’cl ,llc> OTS-‘ni“ iind Lm*Pn th Ch Novcnibcr “ open to anyon‘- m the community. nl?,ICn’v activities included a whimsical photo booth and door prizes with sandwich io<nand he:,hh> ,o‘xI i!enis* Several classic I ^Os-cra cars joined the festivities to the delight of the patrons. Closing out the fun and laughter for the afternoon were whispers that Elvis would be sighted again at Woodlawn Manor later that afternoon. Great fun, music and entertainment made Doug Edwards, an Elvis impersonator, entertains guests at the annual Barry County Commission on Aging summer picnic, which also included classic automobiles from the 1950s. Margaret Hollenbeck (center) is named Senior Citizen of the Year. She is joined by Nancy Goodin (left) and COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington. £m.v. Freda Morgan enjoys the antics of Elvis during the annual COA picnic. At right: JoAnn Seeber and Solve) Waggoner are wooed by Elvis imperson­ ator Doug Edwards. BETTER BRIDGE IN BAMY COUNTY ji: by Gerald Stein At left: Phyllis Anderson (left) and Susan Heney (right) laugh as Elvis impersonator Doug Edwards hugs Sandra Thompson. NORTH this year’s picnic a huge success, said Pennington. And echoing those famous words of Elvis, lhe COA wanted to say “Thank you, thank you very much’’ to all the folks who support­ ed the COA. WEST 4: A 7 6 5 V:4 ♦•.9743 A 107 3 2 • EAST 4. Q 10.94 3 2 4; J V: V J862 ❖ J8 ♦:4 KQ9 ♦. KQI0 5 *;QJ985 SOUTH: FRACKING, continued from page 1 —————— by the DNR reclassification was illusory’. The DNR position is that the suit brought by lhe MLAWD group is premature, that the issues are not ripe because they have nol yet occurred. The defendant, asking for summary­ dismissal of the complaint, said the procedure that must be followed lo reclassify a lease provides for an application to the agency and review, requires public notice and comment and allows an appeal lo lhe circuit court of lhe agency ’s determination. This is the process that Michigan Land. Air and Water Defense called illusory. The mere act of leasing gas and oil rights | by the DNR is not imminent injury; fracking has to occur and cannot occur without a reclassification. Had the state actually granted a lease classified as 'developmental with restrictions’’ or simply : 'de velopmental," without considering the | impact on the environment, the issue might have been npe for review. - From Judge Amy McDowell's written decision Tackling lhe issues individually. Judge McDowell wrote that lhe Michigan Supreme Court has said that for an issue to be ready for review by a court, the petitioner must estab­ lish that actual harm has occurred or is about to happen. The mere act of leasing gas and oil rights by the DNR is not imminent injury; fracking' has to occur and cannot occur with­ out a reclassification. Had the state actually granted a lease classified as •’developmental with restrictions’* or simply “developmental, she wrote, w ithout considering the impact on the environment, the issue might have xxn ripe for review. The state has not done dial; therefore, the instances . c \. 03112332 by the plaintiff are hypolhctical and nol inwnini*A* reclassification application is also sub­ ject to review by the Michigan I’ep^men of Environmental Quality- Assuming ■ hoops have been jumped through, tlk approval of permit by the DF-Q J-'1" ’ lenCed administratively 'I'"’11!’1' Administrative Procedures AU. Juoye McDowen-etteraredlheP^-sto 15128775 ^7 & j^Xni^ ^^l-1-hau>'ed.ThepIainliir s the allegation that the l»K »•' public trust imposed by the stale’s Environmental Protection Act. which speci­ fies certain duties to protect the environment as inherent on the DNR She wrote that the claim of public trust rests on a duty of accountability upon thc state as a trustee of the public good. According to McDowell. MLAWD has failed to show that the DNR has polluted, impaired or otherwise damaged other natural resources. Judge McDowell concluded that the court is not able to determine at this time that the DNR. by issuing a non-developmental per­ mit. has violated thc public trust. Citing the Michigan act. she said it provides for imme­ diate judicial review of allegedly harmful conduct. She also noted that the statute docs not require administrative review before a party can go to the circuit court for review. Her concluding paragraph carries a warn­ ing: “A lease granted in any other category than ‘nondevelopntental’ could arguably pose a risk of actual or imminent harm subject to the language of the MEP/X and creating an issue ripe for review by the court. It is this court’s opinion that the claims filed by the plaintiff arc premature and therefore not sub­ ject to review at this lime.’’ Hastings Township defers stance on recycling, swan issues by Constance Chcesernan Stuff Writer Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District, kept busy at the Aug. 13 Hastings Charier Township meeting, telling thc board of trustees about upcoming events and programs. She said the Ihomapplc River Annual Clean-up is scheduled for Sept 14 and emphasized that more volunteers are needed. Registration for this event is required to ensure enough boats would be available lo the volunteers, she said. Barnard also informed the board that the Barry Conservation District will be offering free well water screening Friday, Aug. 16. for residents who use a personal well for drinking water. The samples will be screened for nitrites and nitrates. Information and water sample information forms are available at the conser­ vation district office, online at www.barrycd.org or by calling 269-948-8056. Later in thc meeting, Barnard talked about the proposed county-wide recycling program. She shared documentation with the attendants explaining the motivation for lhe proposal, and she encouraged all the residents in Barry County to contact their county commissioners to give feedback. Barnard said she is attempting lo educate residents on thc benefits of having a county­ wide recycling program in place. Township Supervisor Jim Biown voiced concern about the unfairness of the taxation representation proposed to fund this program and recommended that the proposal be reviewed at a later dale to discuss methods of educating lhe public and development of communication between the Barry County­ Solid Waste Oversight Committee and each township. Ben Geiger, District 5 commissioner, agreed with Brown. “Let’s open up dialog about the parts of this proposal that we like, including educat­ ing the public.” said Geiger. “Don’t kill this idea, but let’s approach this plan from a dif­ ferent perspective that promotes fairness of the plan and identifies what parts of it that will work for our county.’’ In other business, the township board: • Heard from Howard Gibson. District 1 commissioner, who informed the township that the Barry-Eaton District Health Department’s walk-in clinic was losing fund­ ing and that other sources of funding were being sought in order to maintain this valu­ able service. • Alter a brief discussion, agreed to wait before making a decision on the county’s mute swan jJbpulation reduction issue (see related story). • lias purchased new nag poles for >ts meeting hall on Riser R()aU Qllotcs for dis. mantling and removmg ule oW cclneI|t bemg reviewed. A motion was approved to limit the amount ol nm,K.j that will be spent on this project to $35() • l earned that ||)e „cw ... for 1)|(. Hastings Charter lowns|lip hllik|ill(r is (he design stages. • Was informed by Br0W1| l|u| , mccli with C harlton Park ,s llk. Wl),ks ilk,„tl|v and dnanss lony-ranpe pu,,, colu.crnini, lhe park s desire lo expand. 4:K8 V: A 10753 ♦: A6 2 *: A K 6 . Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead: 4V North East Pass Pass 2NT! Pass South INT Pass Pass West Pass 34 Today’s column continues to look at defense as a means to score well in a bridge game. South, as dealer, opened a standard I NT bid with strong stoppers in all four suits. With no response from North with only four high-card points. East bid 2NT, an alertable convention that East/West played in certain situations. Called thc Cappelletti Convention, this artificial bid said nothing about a no trump hand. Instead, East’s bid of 2NT promised 5+ clubs and 5+ diamonds, and at least 15 total points. West was forced lo bid, and West bid reluctantly, naming diamonds as her belter minor suit. How West wished she could have mentioned her spades, but bridge agreements are all about trusting your partner and your bidding agreement. The bid of 3f held, and West was the declarer. With the lead of thc 4V from North. West played lhe KV from the dummy, taken by the AV from South. South led lhe al the second trick, winning, and she led the A4» at lhe third trick that was trumped by Sf in the West hand. South had missed the count signal from North letting her know that by the play of the 74K a high card, that she had an even number of clubs, probably four. An alert South would have shifted to another suit rather than setting up the clubs in the dummy. This signal had to be a count signal as there was no use encour­ aging a club return with the and the J^ sitting there in full view tor all to see. West led lhe JV from her hand, only to sec North trump with the 4>. another count signal suggesting an even number of trumps. North led lhe next, and the trick was won on the Ixiard by the with West discarding a heart. A continuation of the .!♦ saw South put up lhe Af to secure the trick for North/South. The lead of thc 5V from South saw West trump with her last trump, the Jf. A small spade from West lost to lhe A4 from North. East/West were able to secure thc rest of the tricks by drawing the last of lhe trumps and claiming for down one trick vulnerable. ' While it is true that North/South set the East/West team for down one trick and a minus 100 for the East/West team, it is important to think that North/South might have prevailed even belter with a better defense on this hand Missing thc'counl signal might have cost a trick, giving West a place to discard a loser. While North/South did receive the lop score of lOOCi on this board, most of the other North South teams elected to play in 2NT themselves, going down at least one trick for a minus score. Playing defense can pay offal times. Finally, sometimes, new conventions can work out just fine, and sometimes, like in this case, there was a definite shortage of diamonds between lhe two hands for EasuWcst, and that led to a difficult play of thc hand, l hc problem appears that East oversold her hand a bit. Using the Cappelletti Convention, she should have had five clubs and five diamonds to make use of this convention and to try for a fit in a minor suit after a strong I NT bid. With only four diamonds. East probably stretched her hand, thinking it would work out just right. Unfortunately, for East WeM. they received a bottom board for their efforts. Play ing defense, •is North South did. worked for them, but even then, there were some defensive gaffes on their end as well. Bridge is a game of constantly improving and looking for the right cards and lhe right communication between you and your partner. Keep working on that partner­ ship agreement. Bridge Notes: Gixxl news for those bridge players who wish to brush up or learn new skills in the defensive part of bridge. An American Contract Bridge Ixague class on defen­ sive signals, both attitude and counting signals, will be ottered al Kellogg Community College this fall. Call the I ale Long Learning ofitce at K( C tor information regardinn • Delcnse in the 2bt Century.” Bring your partner and work on defensive skills together. * (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Undue Teacher for the American Contract Bridye t^ayue. teaches hr idye-i lasso at local schools andhr idye clubs. You can visit his bridge blny at: }lllJf.,henerhfi(lyiinharr\ctnH:r\michiyun.b!u\>spltr.coni) �Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES The Iri-R Mu °Ck Tuesday. Aug ->o ‘in ('CU'n pri,up win mcel at 10 a.m ‘ west of Belding Sunday. Sept. 1. Al,gUst overlapping to 'pXOnfromU7°C.Wa,0» a announced to^co^NA'- Sa'Urda>' The n««meeli„g^S7p^apparcW,’'for'hc United Men||,a'| Salad lu"chcon »' Central ' severalChureh was Monday with guests present. A wide variety of sal\.rc- 1 for lhe luncheon-goers who partook heartily of them and the accompany■nt rolls. Vhe myocation was given by lhe ex. Karen Sorden. The speaker was Nancy rancher of Lansing, who is currently a dea­ con in the West Michigan conference serving Nashville. Woodland, and Vermontville churches alongside their pastor. Her topic was friendships, and each contained Book from which she read a page phis other tokens. Die also used many Scripture passages citing friendships, at lhe conclusion, the members convened for their business meeting at which reports were given and officers elected for 2014, the Unit is sending a gift «( >3(X) to Grand Rapids Community House toward its roof project. Circles will meet in September. The Lansing District meeting also will con­ vene in September in Potterville. Sunday, Aug. 25, thc first congregational church will celebrate the graduation of pastor. Mark Jan ie, from Spring Arbor College with a degree of pastor of spirtual development and leadership from I to 4 p.m. with a light lunch. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Spouses have a significant benefit apply online, www.socialsecurity.gov/appiyby Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist online. t Whether you receive benefits on a spouse s Social Security can be an important finan­ cial asset for married couples w hen lhe lime record or your own. wc will make sure you comes to apply for retirement benefits. In get thc highest benefit we can pay you. Learn many cases, one spouse may have earned sig­ more at www.social.securily.gov. Vonda VanTil is lhe public affairs specialist nificantly more than die other or have w orked for a longer span of years. Or it could be that for West Michigan. You may write her do one spouse stayed home to do the work of Social Security Administration. J045 Knapp raising thc children or caring for elderly fam­ St. NE. Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email ily members while the other focused on a to vonda.vantil@ ssa.gov. career. Regardless of the situation, Social Security will look al all possibilities to make sure both spouses receive lhe maximum benefit possible. Even if you have not paid Social Security taxes, it’s likely you’ll be eligible to receive ben­ efits on your spouse’s record. If you did work and pay into Social Security, we will check eli­ gibility based on your work record and your spouse’s to see w hich amount is higher. You can apply for spouse benefits the same way that you apply for benefits on y our own record. You can apply for reduced benefits as Thursday. Aug. 15 — library closed until early as age 62. or for 100 percent of y our full 2:30; Movie Memories celebrates Doris Day retirement benefits at your "full retirement age.” You can find your full retirement age, with “By lhe Light of the Silvery Moon,’’ 5 to based on your birth year, al www'.socialsecu- 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 — board of directors rity.gov/pubs/ageincrease.htni. Thc benefit amount you can receive as a meet, 4 lo 6 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 20 — young chess tutoring. spouse, if you have reached your full retire­ ment age, can be as much as one-half of your 4:30 to 5:30; Frugal Living Exchange, 6 to 8; spouse’s full benefit. If you opt for early open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call lhe Hastings Public Library’ for more retirement, your benefit may be as little as one-third of your spouse’s full benefit information, 269-945-4263. amount. If your spouse already has reached full retirement age but continues to work, your spouse can apply for retirement benefits and request to have the payments suspended until as late as age 70. This would allow' thc work­ er to earn delay ed retirement credits that will mean higher payments later, but would allow you to receive your spouse’s benefit. You also can apply for spouse benefits based on lhe earnings record of an ex-spouse or deceased spouse if you were married for at least 10 years. Spouses can consider a number of options and variables. We make it easier to navigate them. A good place to start is the website www.socialsecurity.gov/planners. Take note of the "Benefits as a Spouse” sec­ tion. The fastest, most convenient way is to HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Avoid ‘cramming’ for college savings If you have children, you’re keenly aware that it’.s getting close to back-lo-school time. Today, that might mean you need to go shop­ ping for notebooks and pencils. But in the future, when "back to school” means "off to college,’’ your expenditures are likely to be s,rnificantly greater. Will you be financially prepared for dial day? It could be expensive. Die average cost for one year at an in-state public school is -$22,261. w hile the comparable expense for a Private school is $43,289, according to the College Board’s figures for the 2012-2013 academic year. And these costs will probably continue to rise. Still, there’s no need to panic. Your child could receive grants or scholarships to col­ lege. which would lower the “sticker price.” But it’s still a good idea for you to save early and often. To illustrate the importance of getting an early jump on college funding, let’s look at two examples of how y ou might fund a col­ lege education. A 529 plan is one way — but not the only way — to save for college. (The following examples are hypothetical in nature and don’t reflect the performance of an actual investment or investment strategy.) Example 1: Suppose you started saving for your child’s college education when she was ntique cars t© b® display at Charlton Park Saturday A Have a special vehicle that turns heads? Want bragging rights for best in show? Bring it to the annual August Fest Antique Car Show at Historic Charlton Park Saturday. Aug. 17. More than 20 aw ards, trophies and door prizes will be given out lo top vehicles by local sponsors ’’People have a strung relationship with their cars, and restoration projects have grown in popularity, thanks to TV shows like thc History Channel’s ’Counting Cars’” said Stacey Graham, event coordinator. Vehicle registration begins at 9 a.m., with awards at 3 p.m. Die historic village and muse­ um will be open for self-guided tours. In addi­ tion, numerous nonprofit organizations and vendors will be set up at lhe park’s walnut grove distributing information and selling antiques, household items, tools, car parts, baked goods and crafts. The Barry' County Animal Shelter will have adoptable animals on site. A food vendor will be available with fes- Call 269-945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 13, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. hmoim The County of Barry is ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for Job Opening PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP DEPUTY CLERK Skills needed: Bookkeeping experience, ability to multi-task, orobcient with the computer, works well with others, personable with the public This job is 16 hours per week - Tuesday and Thursday 9-5 Send, e-mail or fax a letter of interest and resume with 3 professdnal references by Auowari 2013 to: Clerk Ted DeVries ’ Prairieville Township 10115 S. Nonis Road. Delton Ml 4anaA Fax: (269)623-3467 E-Ma’I: tdevrios^prairievniotwp-rm Orn an Builders Lumber & Home rnmnr 957ir.(,",)etenter Bv 0^Jng4 150d • Uu' The closing date for the bid “ ^^“’county j> 5 .ICO? - C .. i -n t 3 4 349 N. Water St., Portland' Ml" Open Houveo: Aug ZT1 (Ifci-Up) BOILER REPLACEMENT ONLINE BIDDING ENDS AT ‘» Ml UPjT™1 Estates 3 Chinook Ln, Portland ‘mi”*1” Adminiskation, 3rd Floor. 2^ ^taU Street. ONLINE BIDDING ENDS At’ip,, 2 ONLINE AUCTIONS KeTsM0^ frldav.Sentembertai."0 Portland Township • |on|i» CoUf1| Church Street, questions 5 p.m. .Monday through ; > J1 ( directed to: regarding lhe Inv.talmr.to£jsor> at Tim Neeb, Budding and Grounu (269) <nyt>84. > 3 years old. If you contributed $200 a month, °r * years, to a 529 plan that earned 7% a year, you’d accumulate about $64,(X)0 by thc time your daughter turned 18. With a 529 plan, your earnings grow tax free, provided all withdrawals are used for qualified higher education purposes. (Keep in mind, though, that 529 plan distributions not used for quali­ fied expenses may be subject lo federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.) Example 2: Instead of starting to save when your child was 3, you wait 10 years, until she turns 13. You put in the same $200 per month to a 529 plan that cams the same 7% a year. After five years, when your daughter has turned 18, you will have accumulated slightly less than $15,000. Clearly, there’s a big disparity between $64,000 and $15,000. So, if you don’t want to be in a position where you have to start put­ ting away huge sums of money each month to "catch up” on your college savings, you’ll be well advised lo start saving as early as possi­ ble — specifically, during the first few years of your child’s life. Of course, given all your other expenses, you may find it challenging lo begin putting away money for college. And with so many years to go until you actually need lhe money, it’s tempting to put off your savings for anoth- (517)676-9800 v/ww.ShondanAuciionSe,v7 —____ *‘c«.com lival favorites, and music will add to lhe fes­ tivities. Come early or stay late and visit the beach and boat launch, or enjoy fishing, picnicking and hiking on the grounds, said Graham. The gates at Charlton Park arc open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Spectator admission and parking is free. Vehicle registration is $10 per vehicle. Call the park for vendor information. Historic Charlton Park is located north of M­ 79. between I fastings and Nashville, at 2545 S. Chariton Park Road. For more information, visit www.charitonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. er day. But those "other days’* can add up — and before you know it. college may be loom­ ing. Consequently, you may want to put your savings on ‘‘autopilot’’ by setting up a bank authorization to move money each month into a college savings account. And. as your income rises, you may be able to increase your monthly contributions. Save early, save often: It’s a good strategy for just about any investment goal — and it can make an especially big difference when H comes to paying for the high costs of higher education. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-J55J. ----- STOCKS-----The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 35.23 34.73 41.38 27 61 39.65 36.61 66.95 71.86 19.09 57.44 17.06 52.41 35.84 22.52 65.91 9647 127.63 29.28 42.17 5.89 21.65 70.88 14.65 76 87 SI.322.03 $21.46 15.457 567M -.16 -.76 -.46 -.27 -.70 -.46 +1.44 +1.43 -.27 +.98 +.03 -.18 -.12 -.28 +.11 -2.22 -.17 -.08 -.16 -.13 +.40 -.12 -.32 •1.02 +38.01 *1.93 -67 -45M — Rock sflhrfa T. rex was a predator after all by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters What are lhe odds? That was my thought when I read recent pieces about a very special fossil from the Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Here’s some background: if you saw the movie “Jurassic Park." you may think that 'tyrannosaurus rex was the biggest predator of all time. That’s certainly the way the movie portrays the 40-fool long dinosaur that could weigh seven tons. But there’s actually been a long debate in scientific cir­ cles about whether T. rex was a predator chasing down live prey or a scavenger feasting on dead carcasses. A number of scientists have thought that T. rex was too huge to be fast on his feel. The big dino, in this view, couldn’t chase down other dinosaurs, some of which were much smaller and seem more built for speed. These scientists have argued that T. rex likely "made a living" like vultures do today; eating the flesh of animals that were already dead. Die debate about the nature ol T. rex has gone on for decades. No solid evidence clinched the case one way or another. Some people -saw T. rex as a giant killing machine, some as a much more passive scavenger. But the debate has now changed due to an incredibly lucky break several scientists got from a fossil recovered in South Dakota. lhe fossil is from lhe tail of a duckbill dinosaur. Embedded in one of lhe Nines in thc tail is a tooth. And that tooth, scientists say, is from a T. rex. ’- rhe features of the tooth are like finger­ prints, and we were able to identity it as 1. rex.” David Burnham, a paleontologist at the University of Kansas, told CNN. Burnham and his colleagues on the proj­ ect took lhe fossil for a CT scan at a hospi­ tal. A doctor joked “It’s too late for your patient.” Thc important part of thc story is that the tooth is embedded in a piece of lailbone that has healed over. In other words, aT. rex bit the tail of a duckbill dinosaur hard enough its tooth broke off. Thc duckbill, however, escaped and lived long enough that its bones healed, likely over a period of a few years. That’s quite a story to come from one fossil. "We were giddy like school kids." Bumham said to CNN "This now returns T. rex |lo the ranks of] a predator. So lhe monsters we see in dinosaur movies are real. They did go chasing alter things, kill them and cal them. They actively pursued their prey." 1’he analysis of the special fossil was worthy of publication in the prestigious Proceedings of thc National Academy of Sciences. I’m Jell with two thoughts. One is that I’m glad T. rex no longer roams the land Even as a scavenger, he seemed worths ol our nightmares, and as a predator, he is over the top. The other is that 8 year olds every whcie can rejoice with the news they were right about the giant beast all alone. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. Tills column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource S( u nces at Washington State Unicvrsits. �Tho Hartwigs Banner •• Thursday. August 15. 2013 -- Pago 11 intere*t i’j 1*^1 p*iyatk<> COUNTY |?W» STATE OF MICHIGAN I wMSJSs” ’ I FOR COLLECTSFSRiBe M F BONDS TO PAY TH? I FOR THE Pl'RPOSE Cr FBou^f 80f’DS*To PROWDE II NANCE OF THE Y?JG COSTS nr PL5™™ SUFRCiCNT ON THE BONDS Tn TO PAY T nn,.G^^AR0N AND MAIN1F I VIDE FOR THE S ^F FOR £(&R°F AHD°WTEREsi the orm syskm hf sl p 1I “ T°r,,t»<s I SSnTS* * /StT I I H lh 0tafera!!Y accepted ,1e1? Systemnny determined WpXcXZ 0PCQtin9 in accor010 I mente t??^klbon- 3raortizJbon^r^? princ'p’23-,0 wh’ch shall bo I SJ, ?e ,n ’feu of tii« 1 2’ on Bonds payI adjustments. u 01 to which may be made toe folfowmg ' '■ K bV T*” 01 any ,a!e : or to be placed mm XIIssu5nc« of a^dtoonal bonds ecl on the hS t °fe tht’,une P^tecipal or inter­ as applied to aSS* beC3rnas ,rom «•**"<* aling year ornfiilnn^0 Sc.rv'cc <tering toe opernot in effect ttiercGf mat the increased rates were dc'N eVficm S of toe Systen?1 (d) augmented by amounts which may be to be paid by new customers ‘AuthSXd,?M?nS Hl0 Mich,San Finance Authority. I Mawr' “■ I Outstondma fSn?5 n^Cans the Series 20,3 B°ntJ* together With the I standing wftsoS l“reate 's3*,'d 01 I enginee',1 of’&RapiS^'1' Ro“ 4 I of Michigan ,SSucr' me3ns the City of Hastings. County of Barry, Slate I n.tro'.. WD^0" means lhe Michigan Department of Environmental ■ wality. or its successor agency. (<) ’Outstanding Bonds' means the Scries 2006 Bonds. I and 403 ' Pr,Of0rt,,na;icc/mSans Ordinances Nos. 02.87.255.300 I I ■ I ■ I ‘Project" means the acquisition, construction, furnishing u? । c<te:pp:rl3 0{ actions, extensions and improvements to the Issuer's water Supply and Sewage Disposal System, together with all necessary tefests In land, rights cf way and all appurtenances and attachments Jierefof. as described in the plans prepared by tho Engineers and approved herern. fl) ’Purchase Contract’ means the Purchase Contract to be I entered into between the Authority and the Issuer relating to Uie pur■ chase by toe Authority of the Series 2013 Bond. (m) ’Revenues’ and ’Net Revenues’ means the revenues and I net revenues of the System and shall be construed as defined in Section I 3 of Act 94, including with respect to ’Revenues*, the earnings derived I from the investment of moneys m toe various funds ind accounts estabI fished by* the Prior Ord nances and this Ord.nance In) ’Series 2006 Bonds’ means the Issuer’s 2006 Water Supply I and Sewage D.sposal System Revenue Refunding Bonds, in toe outI standing pnncipaf amount cf $995,000. (o) "Series 2013 Bond’ means the issuer’s Water Supply and I Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bond, Series 2013. in the principal I amount of not to exceed S1.200.000 issued pursuant to this Ordinance. I I I I I I I I I I I I (p) ‘•Sufficient Government Obl gabons’ meins direct obl ga­ lions of toe United States of Amenca or obfigatfons toe principal and interest on which is fully guaranteed by the United States of America, not redeemable at the option of too issuer, toe principal and interest payments upon which without reinvestment of the interest, come due at such times and in such amounts as to be fully sufficient to pay the inter­ cst as it comes due on the Bonds and the principal and redempt'on premium. if any, on the Bonds as rt comes due whether on the stated matunty date or upon earlier redempt.on. Securities representing such obllgationj shall be placed in trust with a bank cr trust company, and if any of th? Bonds arc to be called for redemption pner to maturity, Irrevxable instructions to call toe Bends fcr redemption shall be given to tne paying agent (qi ‘Supplemental Agreement’ means the supplemental agreeI menl among the Issuer, the Authority and MDEQ relating to the Series I 2013 Bond ir) ’System’ means the entire Water Supply and Sewage I Disposal System of the Issuer, including tne Project and all additions. I extensions and improvements hereafter acquired. I it is I hereby determined to be a necessary public purpose of lhe Issuer to I acquire and construct toe Project in accordance with Lhe plins and spec I ificabons prepared by Lhe Eng neers. which plans and specifications arc I hereby approved The Project qualifies for the State Revolving Fund I financing program being adm.nistered by Lhe MDEQ and the Authority, I whereby bends at the Issuer are sold to the Authority and bear interest I at a fixed rate of two percent (2.00%) per annum. I I I I I I I Section 3. Cosh-’: Useful life. The cost cf toe Project is estimated to be an amount not to exceed One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000). including the payment of incidental expenses as specified Ln Section 4 of this Ordinance, which estimate of cost is hereby approved and confirmed, and the period of usefulness of the Project is estimated to be not less than twenty (20.) years. Section 4 Payment gf Cort Bond Aphorized To pay part of the cost of acquiring and constructing the Project, legal, engineering, financial and other expenses incident thereto and incident to the issuance and sale of toe Senes 2013 Bond, toe Issuer shall borrow toe sum of nol to exceed One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dol'ara ($1,200.000), or such lesser amount a> shall have been advanced to tne Issuer pursuant to the Purchase Contract and the Supplemental Agreement, and issue the Series 2013 Bond pursuant to Lhe provisions of Act 94. The remaining cost of the Project, if any, shall be defrayed from Issuer funds on hand and legally available for such use. Except as amended by or expressly provided to toe contrary in this ! Ordinance, all of the provisos of tne Prior Ordinances shall apply to the Series 2013 Bond issued pursuant to this Ordinance, the same as though each of said provision; were repeated in this Ordinance in detail, the purpose of this Ordinance being to authorize the issuance of additional revenue bonds of equal standing and priority of lien as to the Net Revenues with the Outstanding Bonds to finance the cost of acquiring and construct'ng additions, extensions and improvements to Lhe System: such purpose being authorized by lhe provisions of the Prior Ordnances, upon the conditions therein staled, which conditions have been fully met. Sed'on 5 Iynance of S<rms.2QLLBGnO£teili The Series 2013 Bond dto^fito bidrfigHated WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DIS­ POSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2013. are authorized to be issued in toe aggregate principal sum of not lo exceed One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollar s ($1.200.009) as finally^detwrnrncdOy order o! me MDEQ for me purpose ol pJ/mg port ol me cost ol m. Project, includ­ ing me costs incidental to me issuance. sa,e and delnery ol tie Series 2013 Bond The Scries 2013 Bond shall .JJ'.!'1} Revenues as set forth more fully m Section 8 hereof. The Serie.. 2013 B^d te in the form of a single fully-reg^fered, nonconvertbfe bond of the denomination cf the tell principal amount thereof, dated as of the date of delivery, payable In ^c‘pal w^iente m (^ermined by the order of lhe MDEQ at the tme of sale of the Seiuj ah J Bond and approved by toe Authority and an^^of'ze3%0^ determ’nafon of toe prlncpal amount of toe^Serres 2013 Bond and toe Contract (lh“ payment dates and amounts of principal Instal S’BsssagSSs;”(2.00%) per annum on the par vakrtf tMtof o sujto < « 1(j (fenced by execution of the purch‘L'.e^ ?Jn ’ d officers as shall be exceed the rate permitted by,aw’p?^^Bord m sccwdance with the appropriate shall deliver too Series 2013 B delivery instructions of tne Authority. expected to be The principal amount of,he ^cs n2d°on principal amount XX" ,s drawn dOT"ox “ more man one fully registered bonto PnnLP ’ * "X Series 2013 Bend « no. Ou Series 2QU Series 2013 Bond shall be payable as pro/ioeo form m this Ordinance. t. optl(Wi redemption by me The Series 2013 Bond shall be si g10fi?y and on such terms Issuer with the poor written approval of toe Auuronty as may be required by the Autliority Tfie Qty Clerk shall record on the rag*Fwr of each installment ol principal or * tee carried checks uf utour te returned fo and retained by the City -I »*• . payn1ftnl by the bQlh wfwn inade and &ufh paynM.Pi5 shall pfinCjpj oi and inter- Upon payment by toe Issuer of a! deliver the Series 2013 on toe Series 2013 Bond, toe Authority snail u Bond to the Issuer for cancellation tty Senes 2013 fiend rFpreseufing in me aqqregste not fe-s per c.-.-nt 120%) :.f tot entire print ip.n) amrurl r-'reot tty n z c..; NohMtostand ng 3ri IJy th? n C. rlCS 2O*3 0--“”^ Scvtion.c Jn cutipricif -erf chi- ty rignert by the manual or Lv;u;m- e '-to™tu c‘;-tk ..nd counterstgnct! by the manual or f.tcs ti signfltU .;T'!c ficrnc .shall have the corporate fe.V of the Issueror . ’. -^nature; Impressed thweon Tty Sene ;2iM3 Bond tyinnglftfm :,dd to or facsimile signatures cf the Mayor ;:•(! the c ry Authority styi) require na further .-!iithei’.t»ca’'i?iv , ^nshirr'-’d Sc<tion7, fl-.tj.iialw-n ?MV;m.ft‘r. A/’y Bond ./ I!:{J per- upon toe books required to to* kept pursuant lo t •* f register^ Um In whose iwme it is reqste'Hfi in person n„A8ondf<»rc3na’'< owner’s duty authorized attorney, upon surrender 0. 1 in5tn;rrf-nf of labon, accompac'ed by def.very of n duty executes wvany bond transfer m a term approved by tne transfer agent • elPCljtc and or bonds shall bo surrendered for pansier, the Issua b3(lj Ct bonds, Lhc transfer agent shall authenticate and rto are* fl s^!| require for like aggregate principal amount The .,-y t3* nf oll’tf payment by Iho bondholder requesting the .‘.J ^1’ tranr/ef governmental charge required to be pa d wi.n rc-P-v* tf of or Thc Usuer shall not be required (1) to issue.r^?;'.03 uf toj<ac.v. cirohfmge any bond during a period beginn ng <’• ’•>. of oonds 15 days before lhe day o< the giving of a notice of reden to Rcnd selected fur redemption as described in the form‘ ^ottoi*contained In Section 13 of this Ord nance and end r9<>l ‘ • |r3nsfef of ness on toe day of that giving of notice, or (u) to re|f) p3ft or exchange any Bond so relented lor rr.cTP»ion Tbe except the unredeemed portion of bonds bcmg retk(e '7 ‘t.on a| |Mst Issuer shall gwe toe transfer agent nonce of ca.l fonedemp 20 days prior to the (Life notice of redemption is to fv ncip3| oflice. The transfer agent shall keep or cause lo be k ptp'nndP. wh ch sufficient books for toe registration and Uansfcr of th - on. shall at all times be open to inspection by toe Issuer. J Reasonable taton for such purpose me frontier wnl sh,«dcr suchmM"“» regulations as it may prescribe transfer or cause lo be • said books bonds as hereinbefore provided oinpnce ol the If any bond shall become mutilated, the Issuer, at too Lxpjjy. ho-’der of toe bond, shall execute, and too transfer r..Lb!‘u.10rt cate and deliver, a new bond of like tenor In exchange and •» ♦ for the mutilated bend, upon surrender to toe transfer agent of fated bond. M any bond Issued under this Ord^nce sjji be tost destroyed or sto'en. evidence ol toe loss, destruction or then ma - Du subm.tted to toe transfer agent and. if tots evidence »s t>atc y both and Indemnity satisfactory to the transfer agent sWJ be g v.R ana If all requirements of any applicable law indutftng Act 354. Pub.-c Acts cl Michigan. 1972, as amended (‘Ad 354‘). b*>.ng seeboru 129-’*J 1 » 129.135. inclusive, of toe Michigan Comp.led Laws have beenmet.toIssucr, at thc expense of the owner, shall execute, and toe Jf3n/cr age. 1 sha’i thereupon authenticate and debver, a new bond of bko uno. ana bearing toe statement required by Ad 354. or any appheatte law here­ after enacted, in hcu of and in substitution for the bond sa lost, desVoyca or stolen, ft any such bond shall have matured or shad be about to mature, instead of isstrng a substitute bend the transfer agent may pay toe same without surrender thereof. Sfft’cn 5 fciYiPentJ?! Sf.nes 2QiaW;.Secu(>!XLPoMfiLQW«a. The Series 2013 Bond and toe interest thereon shall bo payab.e so(eiy and only from thc Net Revenues, and to secure such payment, there is hereby created a statutory hen upon the whole of the Net Revenues which shall be a first hen that is equal in standing and priority with toe lien of tea Outstand ng Bends created by thc Prior Ordinances, to con­ tinue until payment in'full of toe principal of and interest on the Series 2013 Bund, or until sufficient cash or Sufficient Government Obligations have been deposited In trust for payment in full of toe Series 2013 Bond then outstanding, principal and interest on such Series 2013 Bond to maturity, or. if called for redemption, to the date fixed for redemption together with the amount of toe redemption premium, if any. Upon depose of cash cr Sufficient Government Obligalons, as provided In thc previous sentence, the statutory hen shall be terminated with respect to the Series 2013 Bond, toe holders of toe Series 2013 Bond shall have no further rights under this Ordinance except for payment from Die deport­ ed funds, and the Series 2013 Bond sha’i no longer be considered to be outstanding under this Ordinance SiCtiond?J»iun.i5crnpn!LF'S£JLYf:3 r. The operation, repair and man­ agement of toe System and toe acquiring and constructing of thc Project shall continue to be under toe supervise and control of the Issuer. The issuer may employ such person or persons in such capacity or capaci­ ties as it deems advisable to cany on the efficient management and operation of the System. The Issuer may make such rules and regula­ tions as It deems advisable and necessary to assure toe efficient man­ agement and operation of the System. The System shall be operated on lhe basis of an operating year which shall coincide with the Issuer's fis­ cal year. Section 10. Fixing and Revising Rates and CtkW£ Rate Cdveitanf: No Free Service The rates and charges tor service furnished by toe System and toe methods of collection and enforcement of toe collection ot toe rates shall be those in effect on toe date of adoption of this Ordinance In addition, it is agreed toot the rates shall be set from time to time so that there shall be produced each fiscal year Het Revenues in an amount not less than 115% of toe principal of and interest on all Bonds coming due in each fiscal year The rates shall be fixed and revised from time tu time as may be necessary lo produce these amounts, and it is hereby covenanted and agreed to fa and maintain rates for services furnished by the System at all trues sufficient to pro­ vide for lhe foregoing. No free service or use of the System, or service or use of the System at less than cost, shall be furnished by the System to any person, firm, cr corporalion. public or private, or to any public agency or instrumen­ tality. including the Issuer. S£CtQn_li^JLnJ^qi^p;in*$^2!LCLEv2C’5_BfiGd_ReS£ry£ ACCPrul. The funds and accounts established by toe Prior Ordinances are hereby continued and maintained, toe flow of funds established by lhe Prior Ordinances are hereby continued and maintained, and toe applicable sections of toe Prior Ordinances relating to funds and accounts and flow of funds are incorporated herem by reference as if fully set forth. There has been created pursuant to toe Prior Ordinances a Bond Reserve Account contained within toe Bond and Interest Redemption Fund. On toe date ol del.very of toe Series 2013 Bond, toe Issuer shall deposit into the Bend Reserve Account from funds of toe System legally available therefor, an amount sufficient to cause toe total amount on deposit therein to equal toe lesser of. (a) the maximum annual debt serv­ ice requirements on toe Outstand ng Bonds and toe Senes 2013 Bond, ib) 12555 of lhe average annual debt service requirements on toe Outstanding Bonds and toe Series 2013 Bond, or (0 10% of the princi­ pal amount of toe Outstanding Bends and the Senes 2013 Bond. Sv5i’QiL12__Bj"!LPiQfxr-d;_ The proceeds cf the sale of the Senes 2013 Bond as received by toe Issuer sha'I be deposited in a separate account in a bank or banks qualified to act as depository of the proceeds of sale under toe provisions of Secbon 15 of Act 94 designated WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS CONSTRUC­ TION FUND (the 'Construction Fund’). Moneys in the Construction Fund shall be applied solely in payment of toe cost of toe Project and any engi­ neering, legal and other expenses Incident thereto and lo the financing thereof. S££l'Q.njJ_D.CPttrnrm. The Scries 2013 Bond shall be tn substan­ tially the following form with such changes or completion as necessary or appropriate to give effect to the intent 0! this OrdinanceUNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY CITY OF HASTINGS WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2013 REGISTERED OWNER: Michigan Finance Autlwnty PRINCIPAL AMOUNT:___________ Dollars ($000) ’ ’ DATE OF ORIGINAL ISSUE September 17.2013 Thc CITY OF HASTINGS. County of Barry. State of Michigan (toe ’Issuer’), acknowledges itself to owe and fcr value received hereby promises to pay. solely out of the hereinafter desertbed Net Revenues of Die Issuer's V/ater Supply and Sewage Disposal System (hereinafter defined), to toe Michigan F.nance Authority (toe ’Authority’), or regis­ tered assigns, toe Principal Amount shown above, or such portion there­ of as shall have been advanced to the Issuer pursuant to a Purohasc Contract between the Issuer and toe Authority and a Supplemental Agreement by and among toe Issuer, the Authority and toe Stale of Michigan acting through the Department of Environmental Quality, in lawful money of th3 United States of America, unless prepaid or reduced prior thereto as hereinafter provided During toe timo toe fund are being drawn down by the Issuer under this bend, toe Authority wnl periodically provide toe Issuer a statement showing lhe amount of principal Hut has becn advanced and toe dale of each advance, which statement shall constitute pnrna facte evidence of the reported information, piovided that no failure on the part cf the Authority to provide such a statement or to reflect a disbursement or toe coned amount ol a disbursement shall relieve toe Issuer cf its obhgition to repay toe outstanding Principal Amount actually advanced all accrued interest thereon, and any other amount payable with respect thereto In accordsnee with the terms of this uond The PniKipjl Amount shall bo payable on toe (Lilts and in toe annu­ al principal installment amounts set forth on Schedule A attached here­ to and made a part hereof, as such Schedule may be adjusted if less than $is disbursed to toe Issuer 01II a portion of toe Principal Amount Is prepaid as provided befow with interest on said principal Installments from toe date each said installment is delivered to the hold­ er hereof until paid at the rale of two percent (2.00\) per annum A'Uhnnty and on surh ninprem'u'^'’1,;’X‘^ bond- ,ont’ ,r’-,he ? J- mat it w.'l (h-v Bhe l,p dosrgnated m wnbng to agrees *;} ’^nu^^ tr-.L^ty’s Drposfejy ) (b) the l^uer r'finfih'»> funds by n £ a">- •,f’d 1-1‘PGr‘tlr's ava J rh in/- 2 noonS CM ,n payment: cf me ‘n tmmrd-nlcty d;,,“S w rrv,; tusinc"s day.v prior to m» °r C‘ha lot i-'uo.' th-/n4<*^‘l^rl’Ymaturity,redemption received Iht- - - $ t . L’J Ai.-thcxjyjj fh no'ltofv L1' net l:’’uer S torer?c’ytotolA00 naxi cn *c sclredufed day. the tw nty I I may, by r.ud. action, manim.js r»r umffproccud.'vg';. protect and e^fivoe tty* statutory ten up.-,- ton Net R-.-nuv; of to<> System -.nd r. iy by •. acbon. re mdiwmft rx oteer p'ocenfir.g entered and cr-mpt.? performante of cltrtifS cf Uk u'fiutty r,;-js< !n»muino ;ty rj cienl rrrteu, tho cclifction t.f the {Kept* '<i nt to-? Revenues of feo Sy*J.’m and (ty (rup-.f nppl r-.t -re, iirrccf The ‘titutn ry lien uocn Ity H if Re.-< owes, l^wtr/ar, shall nol bo ccnw p.-j to compel m? ’--'ife of the System or any p-vt toe: -it if there to. a d» fault in tnt payment ol tne pr.™.;^; n‘ y inte-tu ■ I I ■ I I I I the Sr-rleo 7U13 fend ?ny court h wng juredn.tam in ,?j?y prroer ir/Km ■ may appoint a n.- e.vcr to -idmln -ter am) optr ife to-1 (.n or.vi.t ■ the Loiiir and under thc direction nf the court, and ty iw\f w-m toe approval of tno court lo perform i’i of lhe du*. -; o* toe .r; .-.uef more partcu’.iriy set forth here n and in Ar; ri t fty? Iiolder cr holder; of tb.e fencs 2013 Bend -Ju’l have n’t «.!!>•? rights and remedies given by Art 9-< and tew ! / tv- p’jym*-r.t >^5 I I I I “iTm r V* 43 f;r/0:-rJ by 1110 A!?hjr ry nl.:nt caminps /W J admn.5trative costs and lost invest aayrcd<*n p< on^ihsbc.ndQ ^‘’‘•tepaymcm. and fc) written notice uf th.j Authonty •> 0^.9 vcn by th? Issuer and received by such if dempt.cn h40 days prior to the date on which f-nforc*»mc-n! of tne Serie; 2313 Bond and toe secwity tor - for SCCW-JS. fttoflk.So ’Trig ns nn/ ol 1% Scnp-; Xife I Bends r* m ?m oufrimj ,ng> y»e |-rUtr nViy ;?<b<5 of equal I •.tend ng with me Bonds only fof tie purposes and subject f i tty ccrd.- I in the event of a co when due g‘« payment cf principal cr interest here.•imount of such d-f^:, '^u*’,ty. fry redemption cr otherwise, the rale equal to t.? r5tg'of (lhe .^icnal Interest*) at a Authority •> cost of pro/ -j ete-st which is two percent above Ute make payment on . 9 nmds (as dc-tennincd by the Authority) to purchase this bond bL.t J? Authority issued to provide funds to Interest permitted |? •'’ event in excess of the maximum rate of accrue unt'l lhe in? adq.benai interest shall continue to by me Authority (is if.-/' “i^-n fully reimbursed for a ’I ccsts incurred issuer’s default Such‘S. ^Autocnty) .15 a consequence of thc payment date folios,,,;, Merest sh j'l be payable on the interest reasons other than th? d/sT? of <J1e Authority. In the event that (for bon purchased fry . ““J ’p the payment of .any municipal obliqarcserve account 3““’0W) too investment of amounts in tec Authority Issued to pr^V 7 l^c Authority for the bonds of toe sufficient available 7.IUI’7t3 purchase tins bond fails to provide nade available ty (together with any other funds which may be bonds of toe AjihGtityB-j.To0^ !o pay Oie Interest on outstanding hereby agrees to p3y 10 tend such account, the Issuer shall and determined by tty? Authors cn!y tne !s3ucr*s P10 rate -,wrc thtsbond. * “ ’Wc,i,jcb deficiency as additional interest on may issue aiditcnal bonds of equal st mding with the Bend: for tty following purposes and subject to Irin following cond'Lons; (a) To complete lhe Project in accordifice with me plana and specifications therefor Such bonds shad not be aumonzed u.'ter- toe engineers in charge cf construction sh;ll execute a certificate evid-mong Ih'j fact that odd.ttonal funds are needed fo ccrpfete tty Pro^ct in accordance with the pfon; and speruf'cations therefor and ctatevg the oirowt that w ii be requ red to complete tire Project if such certificate ty ■ co u ,-^1 f.'-q |r.-i! 1te:r;:'l Ito th-'duty cf provide for and iuv;e additional revenue bonds -n try- amount slated in S said certificate to bs necr^cary to comp’ete the Project *n accordance with the p'ara and specifications plus an amount recesvary to issue such bonds cr to provide for port or all of such amount bum other sources (b) For subsequent repairs, extensions, er.targenn'rits and improvements to the Syirtcm cr fo*- the purposri of re<ur.cmg part of ary Bond; tor n Gvtstard ng cr tor both purposes and paying costs of issuing ■ ■ I I I I such addrLonal bonds inducing deposit; which may be requued tn be made to a bond reserve account if any Bond; to' such purposes shi4 not be issued pursuant to to..; subparagraph (b; unless me Ad;u rted Net Revenues of Lhe System for the preced ng twetve-mor.m opera! ng year shall be at least equal to one hundred twenty percent (120YJ o’ the maximum amount of principal and interest thereafter maturing in arw oper ;!ing year cn the then outstand ng Bonds and on the add'bonai bends men tirng issued. If the additional bonds are to be issued in whole or in part for refundng outstanding fend;, me annua! principal and Interest ■ I I I I I I I I requirements shall be determined by deducting from the princfpai and interest requirements for each operating year the annual principal and Interest requirements of any Bonds to be refunded from the proceeds cf the additional bonds For purposes ol this subparagraph (b» the issuer may c'ecl to use as me last preceding operating yc® any operating year end'ng not more man sixteen months prior to the dale ot de'vcry of tne additional bonds. Determination fry tne Issuer as to existence of conrfilions perm'itt-ng the issuance of additional bonds shall be conclusive No addit-onal bonds ot equal standing as to me Net Revenues of the System sha’i be issued pursuant to the authorization ccnta nod in this subparagraph if tne Issuer shall men be in default in making its requ red payments to tho Operation and Maintenance Account or the Redemption ■ ■ I I I I I I I I 1 I Account (c) Fcr refunding a l cr a part cf tne outstanding Bonds and paymg costs of issuing such additional bonds including deposits which may be required to be made to a bond reserve account, if any No addibonal bonds sha’i be issued pursuant to tais subsection unless the maximum amount of principal and interest maturing tn any cp-_ratng year after gwing effect to me refund, ng shall be less than the maximum amount of pnnopal and interest maturing in any operating year prior to giving effect I I I 1 I I I to Lho refunding Secron 16. Negotiated Safe. Application to MDEQ m Aumonty; Elicut’On c< Document-;, The Issuer delerrr.mts that it is in me best interest of me Issuer to negotiate the sale cf Lhe Series 2013 Bond to me Authority because the State Revctv.ng Fund financing program provide; significant interest savings to mo Issuer compared to competitive safe in the municipal bond market. The Authorized Officers are hereby authortied to mike application to me Authority and to the MDEQ fcr placement of lhe Scries 2013 Bond with the Authority. The actions taken by thc Authorized Officers with respect to me Series 2013 Bc.nd pricr to the adoption of tai; Ordinance are ratified and confirmed. The Authorized Officers are authorized to approve, execute and deliver lhe Purchase Contract, lhe Supplemental Agreement and me Issuer’s Certificate. Any Authorized Officers is further authorized to execute and debver such contracts, documents and certificates as are necessary or advisable to qua'ify the Series 2013 Bond for the State Revolving Fund Prior to the dcliv- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I For prompt paymm* m • has Irrevneabty dLj~J« ,;pfiac,pal and Interest on th-s bond, toe Issuer Disposal System cl the 1-- rcv?n’J€5 of Water Supply and Sewage andlmprovemtftisihgXX^^te^ng ail appurtenances, extensions tor reasonab’e and rw-X-- ne ^tem’), after provision has been made administration (th» eiPense$ of operation, maintenance and by recognized a.nd a stetutcry lien thereon is hereas to the Nd RevenuSSih J 13 cf stand nq and priority cf lien Di*roosal System r-h23 v i •ssue' s 2006 Water Supply and Sewage ° Tta boSi1 JS *^"9 Bonds (lhe ’Outstand ng Bonds'/ principal sum re^i^f^^tered. non-ccnvertiblc bond in the adopted by the c dbc/e,,S5ued Pursuant to Ord nance No. 499 duly ordinances f4 0 me (,he 'Ordinance’) and the prior Ordinances’! S’ ‘-nuance of the Outstand ng Bond; (lhe 'Prior statutes cf fria 2nd in “rapliance with the ConsLtulion and fcB of I°ch l? “::hi’3n' ■"**»« wta»» M 94. Pubic me cost of 23 om-ntted. for the purpose of paying part of imorovcT-’n’-^^e1 an:1 con3truct:ng additions, extensions and to Systan of °te,ssuertinne nndAr statement ot the revenues from which and the condiunder wh% ^ a,t7?5ntl * p^ab’e- 3 stalement 012 inri thn bcn:ls ot tqua! Ending may hereafter be issued 3 ^rtmants and provisions pursuant to which this bond is 1^°-K/r*28 3 m2“e 10 Ordinance and the Pnor Ordinances. intrrnrl 7.1k g ^^'^'Quiditing bond, payable, bo ill as to principal and Inhi a ’Sl/ onJy ,roni 1110 Nel Revenues of toe System. The prIn• C1E„<5.T a !nt2rest on B1'5 txjnd are secured by lhe statutory lien here­ inbefore menLoned. The hsuet has covenanted and agreed, and does hereby covenant te and maintain at all times while any bends payable from *y,a thc Net Revenues of the System shall be outstanding, such rates for service furnished by the System as shall be sufficient to provide for pay­ ment of the interest upon and the principal of this bond and any bonds of equal stand ng with this bond, the Outstanding Bonds and any addi­ tional bends of equal standing with tha Outstanding Bonds, as and when the same shall become due and payable, and to maintain a bond and interest redemption fund (including a bond reserve account) therefor, to provide for the payment ol expenses ol administration and operation and such expenses lor maintenance of toe System as are necessary to pre­ serve tie same in good repair and working order, and to provide for such other cipcnd.tures and tends for too System as are required by Lhe Ord nance and the Prior Ordinances. 4 ..... This tend is transferable only upon tee books o! the Issuer by the reg‘ istnrf owner (n person or the registered owner’s attorney duty autoori/ed in writing, upon the surrender ot this bond together with a written instrument ot transfer satisfactory lo the transfer agent, duly executed by the registered owner or the registered owner's attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon a new bond or bonds In the same aggregate principal amount and of the same maturity shall bo issued to the trans­ feree in exchange therefor as provided in the Ord nance and the Prior Ord nances, and upon payment of the charges, if any. therein prescribed. It is hereby cerbf ed and recited that all acts, conditions and things required by law to be done precedent to and in the issuance ol this bond have been done and performed In regular and due time and form as required by law. LN WITNESS WHEREOF, toe Issuer, by its City Council has caused this bond to be executed with toe manual signatures of its Mayor and its City Clerk and the corporate seal of the Issuer to be impressed hereon, all as cf ths Date ol Original Issue. CITY OF HASTINGS County of Barry State of Michigan By Franklin L Campbell Its Mayor (Seal) Countersigned: By Thomas E Emery Its C»ty Clerk DEQ Project No.: 5533-01 DEO Approved Amt: $ SCHEDULE A Based on the schedule provided below unless revised as provided m this paragraph, repayment ol the principal of the bond shah be made until the full amount advanced to the Issuer is repaid. In the event the Order of Approval issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (lhe 'Order’), approves a principal amount ot assistance less than thc amount of lhe bond delivered to the Authority, the Authority shall only disburse principal up to the amount stated in the Order. In lhe event (1) that thc payment schedule approved by the Issuer and described below provides for payment of a tola) principal amount greater than the amount ot assistance approved by lhe Order or (2) that less than the principat amount of assistance approved by the Order is disbursed to the Issuer by thc Authority, the Authority shall prepare a new payment schedule which shall be effective upon receipt by the Issuer. ftinfitolATJuni MaWixjJate April 1,2015 $50,000 April 1.2016 50.000 April 1,2017 50.000 April 1.2018 50.000 April 1,2019 55,000 April 1.2020 55,000 April 1.2021 55.000 April 1,2022 55.000 April 1,2023 60,000 April 1.2024 60.000 April 1.2025 60,000 April 1, 2026 60.000 April 1.2027 65.000 April 1.2028 65.000 April 1.2029 65.000 April 1,2030 65.000 April 1.2031 70,000 Apnl 1.2032 70.000 April 1.2033 70,000 April 1.2031 ruuuv 70.000 Interest on the bond sha’i accrue on that portion cl punc-pal dst0 Ult’ *n,Ch 001 ^^Kd^t rrn roa’such P°rtion ,s ‘Ji^ursed. unt.l paid. a lhe rate of 2 00„ per annum, payable lAprii] [October 1. 201.. a d semi-annuaily thereafter ’ " 1 1 The Issuer agfeft} that it will deposit with The Bank of Nvw York Mellon Trust Company. N A, or at such ether place as sha'I be ed in Writing to tou Iss^.r the -Authority s payments ofthe principal ol, premium, if any.and interest on ths bo in immediately av.i.iabia jU!ld qq noon at least five twines? day pnor lo (ha date on which any in nTvnVnt is due whehwr by mature ty redempbon or |n lht, MeJt that lhe Authority s has not received the Issuers a, f-.v r? 00 noon on toe sch’du. day. the Issuer shall irnmciMety pay to toe Authority as invoiced by U’ kijl investment earnings attributanto to that late payment. •Nut to eaceedIm* ioa, poroonal UwCitut SrcthKl a, lions staled in Section 15 of Ordinance No 403 If none cf inn Senes 2006 Bonds remain outetandmg, tore, tty Issuer I I ery of Lhe Series 2013 Bond to me Authority, tny Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to make such changes to the form cl the Series 2013 ' Bond contained in Secton 13 of this Ordinance a; may be necessary to conform to the requirements of Act 227. Public Acts cf Michigan 1985, as amended (’Act 227*). includ-ng. tut noTirr.ftell Id thing’s tn the princi­ pal maturity and interest payment dates and references to additional security required by Act 227. SfctiwJ LJCeffnjntfffljrflMTax fr emplS?3tu&o!Jh*iSf G<J2d_The Issuer shall, to the extent permitted by taw, take ad actions within Its control necessary to maintain the exemption of the interest on thc Series 2013 Bond from general federal income taxation (os opposed to any alternative minimum cr other indirect taxation) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the ’Code"), including, but not Lmited to. actions refatng to any required rebate of arbitrage earnings and toe expenditure and Investment cf Series 2013 Bond proceeds and mon- I I I eys deemed to be Bond proceeds. Section 18 Approval of Bond Counsel The representation of the Issuer by Milter. Canfield, Paddock and Stone. P L C (’Miller Canfield’), as bond counsel is hereby approved, notwithstanding the representation by Miller Canfield cf toe Authority in connection with toe State Revolving Fund program which may include advismg toe Authority with respect to I I I I I this borrowing Section 19. Approval pf Bond Detail?. The Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized to adjust toe final bond details set forth herern to tae extent necessary or convenient to compfete toe transaction authorized herein, and in pursuance of Lhe foregoing is authorized to exercue tne authority and make toe determinations authorized pursuant to Secton 7a(1 Rc) of Act 94. mctad.ng but not limited to determ-nabuis regarding interest rates, prices, discounts, matunles, prtac.pa! amounts, denominalions, dates of issuance, interest payment dates, redemption rights, tae place of delivery and paymen!, and other matters, prov.ded that toe pnnC'pal amount cf Series 2013 Bond Issued sha’i not exceed the prmcipJ amount authorized in this Ordinance, the interest rate per annum on tne I I I I I I I I I I I I Series 2013 Bond sha>1 not exceed two percent (2.00%) per annum, and the Series 2013 Bond shafl mature in not more Hum twenty (20) annual I Installments. Sectten 20. Savinas Cause All ordinances, resolutions or orders, cr I part thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ord.nance are, to tty I extent of such conflict, repealed. Section 21, SeverobififY: Paragraph Head ncs; 2^ Cenfi;;!. if any secbon. paragraph, clause cr provision cf this Ordinance shall be held invalid, toe invalidity of such secton, paragraph, dause cr prov»sw shall not affect any of toe other provisions cf this Ordinance. The paragraph headings m this Ordinance are furnished fcr conven.ence cf reference I I I 1 I enty and shall not be considered to be part cf this Ordinance. S)XV3lL22—EvbKsJatLMiLBeSlBlJtTL’. This Ord nance sha» be I published in full in The Hastings Banner, a newspaper of general circulaton in tne Issuer qualified under State taw to publish legal notices, promptly after its adopton. and shall be recorded in tne Ordinance Bock of toe Issuer and such record aultynt'cuted by tne signatures of toe Mayor and the City Clerk. Section 23. Effective Date. Th.s Ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption and puMcabon ' ADOPTED AND SIGNED THS 12th day of August 2013 Signed_________________ Frank! n L Campbell Its Mayor Signed Thomas E Emery its C'ty Cie-k I HEREBY CERTIFY that toe foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of an Ord nance duly adopted by the City Ccuty-l vt LN? City of Hastings, County 0! Barry. State ot M chiqan. at a regular mceLng heid cn the 12tn day cf Aucj'JsL 2013. and that sa d me- ting was conducted and public notice of sa d meeting wx> given pursuant tn and tn fu 1 comp't vice with toe Open Meeting; Act bc.ng Act 267, Pubftc Acts 0! M r.) igan, 1976, and that the minutes of sa d meting were kept and will be cr have been made available as requ red fry s*ud Act 1 further certify that the following Members were present al said meet­ ing: Bowers. Joivis. Jasptrae. McNabb-Stenge. Redman. Tossava. Wood, and Campbell. xnd that toe following Members were absent Oepue I further certify that Member Icssava irc.tul fcr adcp!i„n of sad Ordinance and that sa d motion was supported by Member Redtr.an I further certify tout the following Members voted for adopton uf said Ordinance; Bowers. Jarv-i. JasperK*. McNabb-Stange. Redman. Tossava. Wood, and Campbe’iand mat toe following Members voted agamsl uooptoi ot said OrdinanceNone I further certify ln.it said Ordrianu’ Ms beer, recorded m trie OrdmaiKc Book and that sucn record has been DirtfU'nt cated by uni­ natures of too Mayor and the City Ceik. «,'! ,esuit in a W Tne holder or h^ of I I I I I I Thom r, £ Emery City Cferk 21311909 08211-00006 �Page 12 - Thursday. August 15. 2013 — The Hastings Banner ‘Old school' hot rods to be at Gilmore Car Museum TRIAL, continued from page 1 Saturday. Aug 17. the Gilmore Car Museum will hold its fifth annual Relix Riot Traditional Hot Rod and Motorcycle Show, flic event will features pre-1965 nnd earlier hoi rods, customs and motorcycles built in lhe traditional style of the 19-l(b. 1950s and early 1960s. “You may have heard of street rods, hot rods or even rat rods, but what exactly is a 'traditional hot rod?”' said Jay Follis, director of marketing at the museum “Just think 'old school.’ In this case, it's pre-1965 cars and bikes that have been customized with nothing newer than 1964 parts.” lhe traditional hot rod is a faithful repre­ sentation of lhe hot rod cars built during the post World War II period through the mid1960s. Historical accuracy and detail is everything, said bollis. The traditional hot rod, whether a 50-year-old bam find or a new creation, won’t have electronic fuel injection, neon lights. Billet wheels or a modern megawatt stereo installed. “The fun of a traditional hot rod is building it and driving it.” said Follis. “This is one show where sou won’t see any 'trailer queens’ — those can. that have been restored better than new and arc tr.dlcred rather than driven (in).’’ Gary Steven Spicer, 39, of Hastings plead­ ed guilty June 12 to charges of operating and maintaining a methamphetamine lab and assault with intent to do harm less than mur­ der. Spicer was sentenced recently by Judge Amy McDowell to 50 to 240 months in prison on lhe charge of operating a meth lab, and 50 lo 180 months on the assault charge. The sentences arc to be served concurrently. He was given credit for 71 days served in jail. In addition. Spicer was ordered to pay $266 in court costs and fines. Additional charges of possessing a controlled substance, maintain­ ing a meth lab in lhe presence of a minor and l*he show and swap meet, sponsored by the Rclix Car and Motorcycle Club, will be Of)cn to the public .Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is sure to draw hot rods from throughout the Midwest, he said lhe one-thy event includes live music and even a vintage Bettie Page style pin-up gjr| contest with cash prizes. lhe Gilmore Car Museum exhibits, show­ casing its collection of nearly 300 historic vehicles will be open at no extra charge dur­ ing thc Rclix Riot. The museum’s all-new special exhibit. “American legends: Hot Rods and Customs” features the iconic hot rods from the 1950s and 1960s such as the "Li’l Deuce Coupe” of Beach Boys fame, as well as cars from builders like George Barris, Gene Winfield, Daryl Starbird and Oliver Hine. Discounted museum admission is $10 per person, with those under II admitted free, and includes thc car show and all thc expand­ ed museum exhibit buildings. The Gilmore Car Museum is located on M-43 south of Delton. To learn more about thc Gilmore Car Museum, visit www.GiImorcCarMuseum.orr or call 269-671-5089. assault by strangulation were dismissed by lhe prosecuting attorney’s office through a plea agreement. Dennis Walter Boze, 47. of Delton was sentenced Aug., 7 in circuit court for a proba­ tion violation charge. Boze was serving pro­ bation from a 2010 case in which he pleaded guilty to charges of possession of metham­ phetamine, assault and resisting arrest. For lhe probation violation, Boze was ordered to serve 30 to 120 months in prison. He was given credit for 122 days served. banner CLASSIFIEDS She said she finally talked to detectives after another girl initially came forward with sitniliy accusations. A second alleged victim testified Tuesday, too, was an athlete. As a freshman she injurr<j her knee and Curtis offered to help her w,lh some fitness exercises. Aller the workout, she told Curtis she was SGrv*, especially her injured knee. He offered 10 Message her legs and look her into the lining room. She said Curtis started rubbing her knee, r'1C|‘ moved up her leg fo thc thigh and groin arc*« with his hands under her Spandex shorts nnd near her underwear. When she lay on her .stomach, he messaged her buttocks. I didn’t understand why he was rubbing niy butt,” she testified. * didn’t really know what to feel. I was SC;jred. j wasn’t sure what happened.” she said. 1 next day. Curtis excused the girl from P yvical education class along with another Mrl to d0 somc additional exercises. Thc vic,ini sa*d they again went to lhe training room, ut s,nce there were two girls, she wasn’t as worried Then, she said, Curtis told thc other girl to leave. When they werc alone, Curtis alleged­ ly again began rubbing her legs, upper thighs and buttocks. “1 trusted Mr. Curtis. I didn’t think he would do anything like that,” she said. After she talked with investigators about <hc incidents, she said kids at school started treating her differently, and she lost friends because of the allegations she made. She said she used to love going to school, but not any more. A third alleged victim testified Wednesday morning that Curtis also took her into the Accidents close US-131; send multiple victims to hosPitals A three-car collision on U.S. 131 near 100th Street in southern Kent County caused a second accident that seriously injured two adults and sent six children to hospitals. / or Sale I Estate Sale I Help Wanted The first accident occurred about 2:15 p.m. Monday involving three vehicles. This AFFORDABLE, CLEAN, BEAUTIFUL GUN LAKE HASTINGS BASED COMsafe and efficient wood heat. Living Estate Sale. 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MQN-TUE 4 'JO 7 TO. 9 ,0 f ^hen officers arrived al the store, they arc avtahWc co an rqual oppnttwmty 03 Wf IU IKE WUEMS fhi bam To n-|*'tt diKruninauon tali titr a hole in lhe side of the budding SA f SUN 11 50 2 Ou. 4 40. 7 <•) J DO YOU WANT QUALITY J'.u H-n-ot ; CttU-r M OI6 4J|.2yvj . ff,veis surrounded the building and waited MCU-Tuu 4 4V. 7 10 9 4Q Bu HUD tol’ free IckrtK’ne numbet for PRINTING at affordable O PfACT JACKSON SEA Of the IxatinX n I >0O-V27.'j27j ,U,, ’he suspect tried lo exit through the hole, prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at MONSTERS (PUT ^lice were then able to apprehend the 30(269)945-9554. SAT-6VN 11.00.1 ‘. 4 IQ. 6 4U a-10 ?c<u*old Hastings man and took him to the MOU TUt. 4 10. 6 4^ J io Urry County Jail without incident. ‘The gluteal — butt area — is an area of contact for a massage where the purpose is not sexual. The purpose is to alleviate pain.” David Dodge, Defense attorney training room, even when she didn’t complain of any soreness or injury, and massaged her and rubbed her bare buttocks. Another lime, he lifted her sports bra, exposing her breasts while he wrapped her ribs with an clastic bandage. “I was very uncomfortable with it. 1 didn’t know what to say at lhal point,” the teen told the court. TTic teen admitted having a crush on Curtis, but said that’s as far as it ever went. She said anything else would be “gross.” “I just thought he was a good guy.” she said. A male student testified (hat he thought Curtis treated thc third victim differently than others in the class. ”1 felt like he paid more attention to her than anyone else,” he said. He also said he began to notice that Curtis and the third victim would sometimes leave the weight room and be gone for extended lime periods from the class. Two other females, not involved in the criminal complaints, also testified they had fell uncomfortable at limes with Curtis when he touched them or rubbed lotion on them. One teen admitted going on spring break vacation with the Curtis family. During that week, she said Chad Curtis jumped in bed with her one morning and always wanted to put suntan lotion on her for the day. “He made me feel uncomfortable some­ times,” she said. The teen baby-sat for the Curtis family at times and was friends with Curtis’ children. She said at times, Curtis would also ru lotion on her in the weight room office art sometimes made her feel uncomfortable when he got too close to her while spotting her'Hie during weightlifting. other woman testified she too would baby-sit for the Curtis family as a teen. She said Curtis nibbed aloe on her sunburned legs, bellypraying and chest. ”1 was for him to stop,” she said. She said Curtis later apologized and told her it was the closest he had ever come to cheating on his wife. . Dodge has tried to discredit thc testimony of the alleged victims, saying the teens didn t realize thc incidents were “big deals” until they started talking with others. FIc also said as a part of being a profes­ sional athlete, Curtis has learned about injuries and how to deal with them. “The gluteal — butt area — is an area of contact for a massage where thc purpose is not sexual. Thc purpose is to alleviate pain,” said Dodge. Curtis is a former professional baseball player from 1992 through 2001 with the California Angels, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. If convicted of all charges, Curtis could face up lo 15 years in prison. Thc prosecution rested shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. “I didn’t really know what to feel. I was scared. I wasn’t sure what happened ... I trusted Mr. Curtis. I didn’t think he would do anything like that.” Alleged victim CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Intruder at Bob’s Gun and Tackle greeted outside by police niaiircua Faulty brake light leads to marijuana arrest A 17-ycar-old Richland man was stopped for a faulty brake light and ended up going to jail for possession of marijua­ na. A Barry County sheriff’s deputy said he stopped the vehicle at about 6:20 p.m. Aug. 2 on West State Street near Industrial Park Drive. He noted the brake light was broken. During the stop, the officer detected a smell of marijuana from the vehicle and was given permission to search thc vehicle. A baggy of marijuana was found in the car. The man was taken to the Barry County Jail. Teens flee party after not drinking Barry’ County Sheriff’s deputies investi­ gated a party with suspected underage drinking taking place Aug. 4 at about 1 a.m. The party was in the 11100 block of Doster Road, Plainwell. Some teens ran from the scene but were later found by police. Officers noted the teens were not drinking and contacted parents to pick up the youths. Bicyclist uninjured after being struck by car A 35-ycar-old woman told police she was pulling out of the Walmart parking lot in Hastings when she accidentally hit a man riding a bicycle. Thc man was nol injured. Police said the driver was pulling out of the parking lot. about to turn westbound on M­ 43 highway, when she hit the bicyclist’s back tire. The 55-year-old bicycle rider said he lost his balance and fell but was not injured. The accident happened at about 6:11 p.m. Aug. 3. Surprise birthday gift raises suspicions A man reportedly dropping off a surprise birthday present on Josie Lane in Middleville caught the attention of a home­ owner who reported suspicious activity jn the area. When police stopped the man. he told them he had to work and so was unable to attend the birthday party for his 4-year- old granddaughter and wanted to surprise her w^h a birthday gift. He told, police he wi& traveling on to Freeport to drop of a present and hang a balloon on thc mailbox for his son. Driver hides from police after crash A man hid from police after crashing his vehicle on M-79 Highway west of Curtis Road near Nashville. When police received information about the one-vehicle crash, they initially were unable to locate a driver. A K-9 officer from Michigan Slate Police was called in to assist in a search for the driver. He was found hiding west of lhe crash scene. He told police he was hiding because he had been drinking before the collision. The driver was taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing for injuries from lhe crash. Information was submitted to the Barry County Prosecuting attorney’s office for possible charges. Vehicle reportedly sideswiped while trying to pass A 33-year-old Hastings man told police he was trying to pass another vehicle when that vehicle swerved and sideswiped his car. The driver said he was northbound on North Broadway and he came upon a car traveling very’ slowly. He said as he was passing, lhe vehicle veered across the cen­ ter line and sideswiped his vehicle. The incident occurred about 4:20 a.m. Aug. 7 near Brown Raid. Intoxicated Jet Ski operator gets ride to jail were called to Thomapple Lake near Nashvt le at about 9:15 p.m Aug lo Where they found a boater operating a per sona watercraft while under the iuftue^e of alcohol. A 30-year-old lhuin„ called police for a loud party takinv ?a” on the lake He told he ^ several people were intoxicated and c ing hazards on the lake Offi< ° Cau *. SC O. k . hours. After stopping the Jet si; a ®al pohee conducted fiekl sobrietv found the operator to be in. '■ tSls 1U1^ 38-year-old^XiUe and booked in the count? » watercraft while intoxicated P"Mmg �Ew*ng and teammates join The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15 2013 -- Page 13 Hall of Fame •».' Shari Canu.v Staff Hr/ic. 5 preuns of a uniform " «*•" were rcahzed by N “ £lo»gii>g lo a .*"■ al thc aye of ,7 cy (Green) Ewing 'Cfound» league Of Ewing, a self-dcs^. . .rule a letter to lh<. t shy gir|.,«r reading a feature S|O"A A/“,c '"Ml inure s, a professional uiJ"" ,'he Lan«ng softball team. That letter I .\ S fas,-P‘>ch lanirck’ player/lnaila « tryout with • Mom and dad XeK£Pu"« 1Tcalled Ew ing of txo . w 10 lhc tryout," ago "1 had to catch a Hy k n ” Jmany years and my batting was terrible a ”d throw and Thc throw was whit who asked Ewinp ‘ ,mPrcsscd Purves, Euing was handed two'sets^f" '-’r WhCrc “We didn’t have m,~* f Un*fonnsdrove me to the Western a y,bW my dod bought me rin fiJ A“t0 sl°re and Ewing. Flove and deals." said ChXfonsblp faTt-pitch soflball r , "Pn King Ann Nolan, Ann Anderson Iea^"nates include (kneeling from left) SL Roberts9 Nancy Green. Laury Wa,d'?a.yle Canons. Gwen White. Pati Lawson, h broach Pat Fellows, manager Linda u? McKlm' (s'and'ng) Dianne Ulibarre, P^ner Nancy Schneider, Nance Lyons TqUe’ 9radua,e assis,ant Jan Howel1’ trainer, N y Lawson r,' Pam Berl'nski, Carol Hutchins, Diane Spoelstra Linda Haglund, bu awson. Gloria Becksford. Kathy Strahan, Cathy Paye and Deb Peuen. ' ’ ' were inducted into the c^, S ,c;.ln"na'cs Sports HaU of FXty S'" UnS'neArca with threeolT T °? 3 farm in Grand Ledge Xerh^bro,,,C"’a50UnF"si^™d far"Vgirl "ho "<="• 10 a country '*«) Poses with the 1976 MSU National Nancy Ewing holds the two awards presented to her at the induction ceremo­ ny of the 1974 and 1975 Lansing Laurels into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame. i v a onc room schoolrh- t t s‘lld ^w’nK- Ewing graduated from travel with. Ewing had to pay her own Charlotte High School and went on to become expenses the first few years. the teacher back at ihe Strange School, retir­ Thc new cleats presented a challenge when, ing m 2010 jusi shy of 35 years. She now at Ewing’s first game, her socks were bloody lives m Nashville. from burst blisters. Alter being named to lhe Laurels, Ewing Thc other girls on lhe team were all from played her first game on a Friday and was in the city and Ewing was given the nickname Ohio for a game Saturday. “Green Jeans.” The name was later changed I had never been oui of thc stale, never ate to "Mean Machine’’ when Ewing threw a ball in a restaurant or stayed in a hotel," said from the outfield hitting the runner in the jaw Ewing who recalled looking at the menu and and shattering it. ordering a grilled cheese sandwich “because This excerpt is from a poem called "A it looked familiar." Salute to the Laurels,” written in 1974. Her older brothers, excited for their sister’s " ... Our next Laurel gal could be called new-found adventure, would give her $20 to ‘Mean Machine.’ If you haven’t guessed 1 Nancy (Green) Ewing comes in from mean good olc Nancy Green. Has what is the outfield when she was a member of called a rifle arm. and lo some has done bod. played hard on the field but wc were women the Lansing Laurels fast-pitch softball off the field." ily harm. But a good right fielder, yes you team in the 1970s. Ewing said she had “The Laurels were chosen for induction And a lol of action next year she II get... * been teased and called the ‘Mean Green because they were a league of their own long Ewing attributed her strength to pjtchi Machine" for her strength. The team before there was a ’League of Their Own’ rocks al thc farm and keeping up with three enlarged this picture due to the player movie,’” said Executive Director of the older brothers. Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame laying on the field. Ewing made it clear As lhe team’s notoriety grew and the wins Bob Every. “ These girls’ athletic ability was she knew nothing of the players calamity. accumulated, expenses were covered. “Life changing," is how Ewing described nothing short of phenomenal. Many of them From a farm girl pitching stones to an started out playing on boys teams because her experience as a Laurel. One road trip in their talent was that good and at a time when award winning athlete. Ewing is indeed in a 1973 from June 29 to July 17 began ,n girls softball was still in the developing league of her own. Lansing then on to Indianapolis. Ind. to St. stages." Louis Mo.; Kansas City, Kan.; Omaha, Neb • Oklahoma City. Okla, to Houston. Tx. Ewing was with lhe Laurels for five years. During this time she attended Lansing Community College and in 1976 transferred to MSU with a scholarship to play softball. A total of seven Laurel team mates enrolled at MSU and, in 1976, they were named national champions. "That team could be pushed farther than any team I’ve coached,’* said Head Coach Dianne Ulibarri of the Spartans. "They were a very cohesive group. Everyone, from the players on the field to lhe players on lhe bench, was into each and every game.” In the following year, the Spartan team took third in nationals and Ewing said. "We fell like failures.” Twenty years later the team was invited to a reunion banquet where each member was presented a national championship ring. It was another 10 years before the players received their varsity- letters. "At first I thought, ’’Who arc all these old people,’" said Ewing with a laugh as she beheld her former teammates at the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The evening was bittersweet for the Laurels as their beloved manager. Kay The Bull Creek Veterinary girls’ softball team from Middleville finished second this Purves, had been laid to rest the Monday summer in the Tri-Comm League, playing against teams from Martin, Dorr, Hopkins before lhe induction. Another player Mary and Allegan. The Bull Creek girls were 8-2 in the Major Division, for 11-12 year olds. Nutter had died a few years before. Carol Hutchins, now the soflball coach at Bull Creek team members are (front from left) Kiara Blough, Alissa Wiers, Carly the University of Michigan and a Laurel Grummet, Kasee Snowden, Breanna Lake, (back) coach Steve Green, Stephanie teammate gave thc speech, said Ewing. Green, Kara Burbridge, Shylin Robirds, Erica Cairns, coach John Lake and coach Hutchins talked about Purves and said, "We Greg Burbridge. Missing from photo are Maddie Hess and Allie Homing. Bull Creek teams finishes second in Tri-Comm League Nancy Ewing of Nashville is inducted into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame for being on the 1974 and 1975 Lansing Laurels a fast-pitch softball team who played national and international ball. Ewing is joined by family members(from left) Ryan Nevins friend, daughter Kortney Davis, son Andy and his wife Kathy Ewing, daughter-in-law Becky Ewing and her husband (son) Chris, Nancy and her husband Mike. (Missing from the photo is son Nick Ewing) MHSAA has new heat policy With the beginning of a new year for high school sports just a week away, members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) have been preparing to follow a new model policy for hot weather activity, guided by a new publication and a rules meeting emphasis on heat and hydra­ tion. The MHSAA Representative Council adopted a Model Policy for Managing Heat & Humidity earlier this year, n plan many schools have since adopted at the local level. The plan directs schools to begin monitoring the heat index al lhe activity site once the air temperature reaches 80 degrees, and provides recommendations when the heat index reach­ es certain points, including ceasing activities when it rises above 104 degrees. The model policy is outlined in a number of places, including a new publication called Heal Ways, which is available for download from ihe MHSAA Website. Heat Ways not only provides the model policy, but addresses the need for proper acclimatization in hot weather. The topic of heat-related injuries receives a ot attention al this time of year, especially *hen deaths al the professional, collegiate *nd inierscholastic levels of sport occur, and Specially since they are preventable in most with the proper precautions. In football, 7ala from the National Federation of State ‘‘i-’b School Associations show's that 41 high ‘Jioo! players have died from heat stroke hftween 1995 and 2012. . Lvcn before thc days of the Internet, the ; HSaa held a leadership role in providing i^ourccs each .Spring to assist schools in , '!r l^paraiion for hoi pre-season practices. '•«ldihon l0 [jR. infonT1ation now contained ‘ Icy| Ways, the Association is making dealtl ^‘ai, hydration and acclimatization ‘ ,<?P<c for ih required pre season rules n'?s fo* coache.s and officials. Ihe 15.lrcr'lJte online presentation spends a fair ‘ of time talking about the need for good hydration in sports, regardless of the activity or time of year. Tlie Health & Safety Resources page of the MHSAA Website has a set a number of links to different publications and information, and a free online presentation from lhe National Federation of Slate High School Associations. Visit MHSAA.com, click on Schools, and then on Health & Safety Resources to find the information. “We know now more than we ever have about when the risk is high and who is most at risk, and w e re fortunate to be able to com­ municate that information better than ever before to administrators, coaches, athletes and parents. said John E. “Jack" Roberts • executive director of the MHSAA. "Heat stroke is almost always preventable, and we encourage everyone to avail themselves of the information on our website." Roberts added that the first days of formal practices in hot weather should be more for heat acclimatization than the conditioning of athletes, and lhal practices in such conditions need planning to become longer and more strenuous over a gradual progression of lime. "Then, schools need to be vigilant about providing waler during practices, making sure that youngsters arc partaking of and educating their teams about the need for good hydration practices away from the practice and competition fields," Roberts said. Lakewood will kick-off fall with Meet the Team event Die Lakewood Athletic Department will host Meet the Team for its fall sports teams on Monday, Aug. 26 al 7 p.m. in ihe new high school gymnasium. Lakewood Athletic Director, William Barker, will be speaking on several key issues regarding the Lakewood High School athletic programs and Lakewood athletes. Ihe Athletic Office will be selling passes, signing individuals up lo work six events io cam one free pass for lhe 2013-14 school year, and accepting payment of the $155 par­ ticipation lee starting al 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Pass prices arc as follows for the school year: Family pass: $175.00; Couple pass: $100.00; Single Adult pass: $75.00; and Student pass: S25.OO. These passes allow you entry into any Lakewood home sporting event for thc entire schixil year. Student Activity passes will be sold for $40. These passes will allow a High School stu­ dent to attend any Lakewood home sorting TYDEN PARK event and will gain them entry into the Homecoming and Winterfest dances. Following Meet the Team, each coach will meet with their players and parents and go over his/her expectations for the season such as practice and game policies. transportation policy, and any extras. They w ill also answer questions or concents parents may have. All up-to-date sports schedules are avail­ able at www.lakewoodps.org under lhe high school athletic tab. Athletic passes will not be available for purchase or pick-up until Meet thc Team. Anyone with questions may call the Ltkewcxxl athletic office at 616-374-0211, Questions may also be submitted by email at barkcrbfn lakewoixlps.org or. ITc athletic department is in need ol vol­ unteer workers for lhe 2013-14 sf>ort sea^>ns, those who are able to help out are itsked to please contact the office by email SATURDAY, AUG. 24™ MEMORIAL BKKnjUTommiT COST... i,., t-.n« c< » *« 4 Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 16th CHECK IN... 8:30 AM Make du cks payable to Hastings Summcrfest 2013 PtcX up T-*Nrts at tbi-. u-n TIP OFF... 9:30 AM teynCrfts k/M n-u> Team Nanw A ja tvMftod svbjvet lo biset! on participation . Age____ Team Copla’n.... Phone /__ Team Members Send Entries to... Ago ' Age Bany County Chamber cf Commerce 22) W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Questions ??... Cali (269) 948-3025 Ple*we till out form TvnEN PARIS. RD ITH �Page 14 - Thursday August 16. 2013 - The Hastings Banner Culbert takes over by Brett Bremer Spom Editor Alex Culbert has just 1,832 victories to go to catch her predecessor. She will go for her first victory as Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls' volleyball coach at the Gull Uikc Invitational Friday. Aug. 23. Culbert planned to start practice Wednesday morning, taking over the program from Jack Magclsscn who started coaching at Delton Kellogg during her senior year of high school. ' We knew that taking over thc program from recently retired coach Mags would be a tough fill. Following lhe winningest volley­ ball coach in the country is a daunting task at best." said Delton Kellogg athletic director Mike Mohn. "Wc thought that Alex would be a great person lo lake on the task. She is a quality person who is nol afraid to work hard and put in the extra hours that it would take lo keep the program headed in a positive direction. She played for Mags, coached under him and has learned an aw ful lot about lhe game from one of lhe best teachers ever. ’I hat’s a pretty good pedigree." With Magelxen as head coach. Culbert and ihe Panther varsity girls’ volleyball team had its fint winning season during lhe 2005-2006 campaign. Culbert went on to play two years of volleyball and basketball al Adrian College and then transferred to Northern Michigan University where she finished off her colie- '“Mlcyball team last fall, and has also run sumrncr camps for the Delton girls and camps lhmugh lhe Dead Frogs program since gradu­ ating from high school. "Alex has been a big part of the Delton c°ninninity and has an understanding of ^-‘Iton Kellogg and its student-athletes." said Mohn. "She was a successful one herself and just thought that was a great foundation to Mp Alex start her bead coaching career." While Culbert was in college the Delton Kellogg program continued to grow under Magclsscn. with the Panthers winning their first conference, district and regional champi­ onships. Thc Panthers won four consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association champi- Handing that you always want sor"?:""L.0ple doing something as opposed to havt g £ F,o unships from 2008 to 2011, and went to thc state finals in 2(X>9 and lhe state semifinals in 2011. Magclsscn had already won ten state championships at Portage Northern before coming to Delton Kellogg. "It is going good,” Culbert said, "ft is a lot more work than I realized, but I think Mags being there and being successful so many years has definitely given me a great founda­ tion lo start with." Much of what Culbert has learned about coaching she learned from Magclsscn. "It’s not just about conditioning (student­ athletes). but making sure they’re having game-like situations as opposed to just train­ ing technique. Thc lay-out of practice, under- Sil in hitting lines or thing- like i • • of train them as athletes, to just be a > the game as opposed to just <0/^ .p. Understanding why you do the things > doing as opposed to just kind o & through thc motions." are some or things Culbert said she took away from former coach. c_ Culbert is planning to have two-a-day p rices to start the season, focusing on skills a technique in the morning and game-type si ation.s in the afternoon. She said she is real y looking forward to seeing how her veteran players show off their leadership skills. Fishing contest hooks 51 youngsters Alex Culbert giate volleyball career and earned a degree in integrated science with minors in math and Earth science for secondary education. She taught in the Delton Kellogg school system last yean and is hoping to return to the class­ room this fall. Culbert coached the Delton Kellogg JV Robert L. .Mav Meriioi'ial Jordyn Erdody holds her first-place catch measuring 18.5 inches in the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual fishing contest Saturday, Aug. 3. Golf tournament proceeds donated to YMCA Deb May. widow of late Hastings Mayor Bob May, presents Barry County YMCA Director Tom DeVault (second from left) with a check from the first annual Bob May Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament as Hastings County Club owner Lynn Janson (left) and Hastings City Council member and event organizer Bill Redman look on. The $5,200 donation will be used for the YMCA’s scholarship program. CW* C°MANK°AL by Bunnie Mattson Staff Writer This year’s Lakewpod Area Chamber of Commerce Fishing Contest hooked 51 partic­ ipants, as the young anglers dangled their bail in the gravel pit. hoping lo catch "the big one.” £.• Goldstar Outdoors II donated gift certifi­ cates for thc winners, including $20 certifi­ cates for first place. $15 certificates for sec­ ond place, and $10 certificates for third place in two age brackets. Cargill Kitchen Solutions donated buckets to hold each participant’s catch for the day. At the end of lhe day, Jordyn Erdody won first place with the longest fish at 18.5 inches in the 3- to 9-ycar-old age bracket. Lexy Markwan took second with lhe most fish, catching 28 total, and Tecgan Mescar snagged third place with (he smallest fish coming in at 3.5 inches. Sawyer Stoepker displays his firstplace catch in the 10- to 15-year-old age bracket with his 15.5-inch catch. In the 10- to 15-year-old age bracket, first place went to Sawyer Stoepker with the longest fish at 15.5 inches; Murphy Grcgar took second with the most fish, pulling in 26, and Caleb Gonyou caught die smallest fish of the day. with a 3.25-inch catch. "Each participant went home with a door prize, thanks to Wendell’s Wholesale Bait and Tackle, and K&E Tackle,” said Mamie Thomas, chamber of commerce director. Lydia Markwart won a drawing for a S50 gift certificate to Vem’s Repair & Sport. Drawings for several fishing rods donated by Wendell’s* Wholesale Bait and Tackle, and Gary and Gwen Klomp enabled several youngsters go home with a new pole. "We had a great day, and I hope everyone went home feeling like a winner,” said Thomas. Caleb Gonyou smiles at his third-place catch, the smallest of the day at 3.25 inches in the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Fishing Contest. r'Tfonate A Boat or Car Today! Premier 10 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Boa^Angel "2-NIght Free Vacation!” । 1-B-KWKW e www.boatangel.com host an exchange Call toll-frve: 1-BOO-259-41 so Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? STUDENT TODAY! 269-945-9561 www.commercial-bank.com PZAjfnwtyir Pjn. ■«ia Celebrex™ $568.87 Jute i)tT-.5jk 1 b yrs. 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A^s12£2013 VOLUME 160, No. 34 by Julie Mukarcwicz Streets to be closed over weekend The city of Hastings will be alive .with activities Saturday. Aug. 24. Beginning at 8:30 a m. with the 10K and 5K runs, followed by (he fun run at 9:45 am. The runs will start and finish in the middle school area, and several of Ute streets wifi be closed in that pan of town. The Summerfest parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. on East Stale Street near Hanover, proceeding down Apple Street to Broadway, then south on Broadway to State Street and then through lhe down- ' town area. The parade necessitates the i closing of several streets on the east side of town, as well as around the downtown area. The Hastings Police Department asks motorists traveling in these areas of town to find alternate routes around the J city, and reminds them to be patient should they find themselves stuck in traf­ fic. Church Street will be closed for lhe entire weekend from Court to Apple ■ streets. Court Street will be closed from ' Broadway to just east of the Church Street interwyrtion (access fot the county employees for Friday and the entire ‘ weekend fot the city parking lot and Hastings City Bank parking) State Street will be closed Sunday ? front Broadway to Boltwood Street, including one block north and one block f south on Michigan Avenue and Jefferson § Street. Local residents who are 17 or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, arc in reasonably good health and have not donated blood in 56 days are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and possibly help save Someone’s life. • Local Red Cross blood drives sched­ uled in the coming weeks include: latke Odessa — .Monday, Aug. 26, Central United Methodist Church. 912 Fourth Ave.. 12 to 5:45 p.m. Nashville —- Thursday, Sept. 5, Grace Community Church 8950 E. M-79 1 to 6:45 p.m. Clarksville - Tuesday. Sept. 10, Chrkxville Bible Church. 191 S. Mam St, 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Middleville - Saturday, Sept. 14. Yankee Springs Fire Department, 1425 Payne Lake Road, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Annual BIE Luncheon «s next week - ■ ^rational education will be lhe topic annual Business, Industry and Luncheon, which will be from J*** 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Mailings High School cafeteria. nJ** Wumc is provided by the High School Marching Band. Devel Barr> County Economic Alliance vice president. sPCitkcrs Michael Spezia. dfirector of the Gilmore Car Garage Works program; fan Bradford While Meters from High School, and Ph^jdcut and CEO of ion required. For more QW^c- 1 the Barry County >*W*ice 269 945-2454. PRICE 75C Jury: Chad Curtis guilty on all charges NEWS BRIEFS Blood drives planned in coming weeks 5ANNER Staff Writer Sentencing for former Major League Baseball player Chad Curtis is scheduled for 8.15 a.m. Sept. 26 in Barry County Circuit Court. The 44-year-old Lake Odessa area man was found guilty by a 12-person jury Friday of six counts of criminal sexual conduct. The verdict came after a week-long trial and testi­ mony from five young women, all telling of inappropriate fondling by Curtis. The charges involve three female students at Lakewood High School where Curtis worked regularly as a substitute teacher and volunteered to supervise the weight room and weight training programs. The incidents all happened in an isolated training room at the high school. Barry County ^^“”8 Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratc credited the for thcif testimony that led tn the guilty verdicts. "We recognize and appreciate qle courage and patience shown by e \ ictim.s and their families while this case was pending. We would also like to recognize and thunk Lt. Jay Olejniczak and the rest of the Bany Counly Sheriff’s Department tor their hard work and dedication to the investigation, she said in a press release after the verdict Friday after­ noon. “Our goal is to keep our community safe, and although it has been a long road for lhe’ victims, we believe that they have been vindi­ cated and justice is being served,’’ she said. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Elsworth, who tried the case, credited the young victims for their poise and honesty on lhe stand. “All the girls were so believable,” said Elsworth. “They testified for a long time with a lol of emotion.’' Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell gave the jurors instructions about 11:30 a.m. and the guilty verdict was returned at 3 p.m. Nakfoor-Pratl said she was somewhat sur­ prised how quickly the verdict was relumed. She said lhe jury obviously paid attention throughout live week-long trial, discussed the evidence in the jury' deliberations and made its decision. The jury asked tw ice for information from the court during deliberations. When the verdict was read, victims and their families packed one side of the court­ room while friends and family sal behind Curtis. It was an emotional result for both sides, and when it was over, Curtis quickly hugged his wife, said something to his daughters and was led away by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. After he was out of the courtroom, family members sobbed and embraced each other trying to recover from the verdict. Curtis denied all charges. He did not testi­ fy at the trial. Elsworth told lhe jurors in his closing argu­ ments Friday morning that they needed to use common sense and their own experiences. “Why would these girls lie?” Elsworth asked. “There’s not one reason lhey would lie. Their emotions show you they’re telling the truth. They lost friends. They lost relation- See CURTIS, page 10 Golden oldies to rock 36th Hastings Summerfest lhe theme of the 36th annual Hastings Summerfest, which will be Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, is “Golden Oldies of the ’50s and ’60s.” However, the three-day event promises something for everybody -­ even those who may not be so golden or old themselves. Over the years. Summerfest has grown to include a craft show on the courthouse lawn, children’s activities, entertainment, games. music, food, sporting events for all ages, a car show, motorcycle show, soap box derby, grand parade, children’s parade and more. Friday, the fun begins at 10 a.m. with lhe opening of lhe concessions at the comer of State and Church streets, followed at 11 a.m. by the opening of the arts and crafts show on lhe courthouse lawn, which will remain open until 7 p.m. Children’> activities, open from noon to 7 p.m., will be setup in the parking lot behind Hastings 4 Cinema. Free trolley rides begin at noon. Al 3 p.m., the Elks refreshment tent will open as will the Xbox mobile video games set up on Church Street between Apple and State. "Crazy Richard” Hippie Juggler opens the entertainment on the Hastings Summerfest main stage at 3 p.m. Following Crazy Richard will be Lady Luck, a ladics-of-rock tribute band at 4. Thomapple Jazz Orchestra, al 6, and Dick Wagner and the Jim Cummings Band at 8 p.m. Saturday’s events begin early, with regis­ tration for the 10K and 5K run/walk begin­ ning at 6:45, and with breakfast-plus al the Hastings Moose Lodge. located al the comer of Michigan and Apple streets, from 7 to 11 a.m. See SUMMERFEST, page 3 HHS cross country members attempt to rescue drowning victim j The Hastings High School Marching Band (shown participating in the 2011 Summerfest Grand Parade) will unveil its new drums during the Hastings Summerfest Grand Parade when it steps off at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. by Sandra I’onsetto Staff Writer Members of lhe Hastings High School cross country team were playing volleyball on lhe beach at 44th Parallel Camp near Glen Arbor with members of the East Kentwood High School cross country team, Thursday. Aug. 15. when they noticed a swimmer in distress. Although campers arc not allowed to swim at that beach because of the rocky shore and no lifeguard on duty, three Hastings boys and another from East Kentwood didn’t hesitate to jump in the water to help. . As the four boys — including Alex Beauchamp. Ronnie Collins and Jacob Miller of Hastings — navigated the large rocks covered with zebra mussels before reaching open water, two of their teammates also sprang into action. Jacob Pratt ran back to the camp to alert their coach, Steve Collins, and Trista Straubc used her cell phone to call for emergency services. “We hadn’t noticed lhe man until he start­ ed yell. And that’s when I realized he was in trouble and mentioned it to the team, and lhe four of us all went out,” said Miller in an interview at the high school Wednesday morning. Miller, Collins and Beauchamp also are members of the high school swim team. Collins and Beauchamp have completed lifeguard training, which Miller is also tak­ ing. See DROWNING, page 11 Spray plaza is open Thursday. Aug. 15, City of Hastings employees and officials and representatives from groups that made major donations to the project — Flexfab International, Goodrich Theaters Hastings Rotary Club, Hastings Rotary Club members and the Hastings Downtown Development Authority are on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the opening of the Hastings Spray Plaza at the corner of State and Church streets. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (center, left) holds the ribbon as Margaret Decamp (center) looks on as Doug DeCamp (center, right) cuts the ceremonial ribbon. Also in attendance are (front row, from left) Ethan Malek, Brenda McNabb-Stange, Patty Woods’ Deb Hatfield, Dave Tossava, Jim DeCamp, Ken DeCamp, Vanderveen, Katie DeCamp, Matt DeCamp, Scott Wallace. Margie Haas. Julie Conger, Valerie Byrnes, (back, from left) Jeff Mansfield, Don Tubbs. Lyndy Bolthouse, Don Haney, Karen ’ Heath, Vickie Ward, Stevo Reid and Matt Johnson. For more details and photos about the ribbon cutting ceremony and the spray plaza, look inside this edition of the Banner, �2 — Thursday, August 22. 2013 - The Ha&tings Banner Hastings Spray Plaza opens as temperatures rise, Summerfest arrives Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell offers a few words before the ribbon-cutting ceremony M - ' ~ »!Wgra—----------- Caycee Clock, 2, tastes the water from one of the spray jets by Sandra Ponsetto , —- .. ..J Staff Writer Blue skies, temperatures in lhe mid-70s and the promise of wanner weather to come, and just a week before Hastings Summerfesr. Thursday. Aug. 15. seemed a day customordered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening of the Hastings Spray Plaza, located downtown at the comer of Church and State streets next to Hastings 4 Cinema. A 3 p.m., city officials, residents, and local business, industry' and service group repre­ sentatives gathered at the plaza for lours of the new facility, a ceremony and to watch children from the community enjoy their first romp through the spray plaza. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell ojiened lhe ceremony by saying that 85 percent of the funding for the spray plaza, which cost a total of$502,103, came from private donations and listed the largest donors: Flexfab Horizons International $312,000; Goodrich Theaters, $7,000; Hastings Rotary Club, $25,000; Hastings Rotary Club members, $88,350; and the Hastings Downtown Development Authority’, $69,663, for legal work, design Im Ocv' Levi Farlee of Ionia presses the button that activates the spray plaza’s water jets. . • . . i ipcnW Zeke Carney of Nashville laughs as he runs through the spray plaza. “[The DDA] has been working on this idea for a long, long while, and we had great ideas, Horizons International. “It’s really nice when the community but this is a very expensive project,” she said, comes together to make these things happen,” “That’s why it’s so great that all these groups have come together. This is a fabulous start; said Margaret DeCamp. “It makes Hastings the place to be," added who knows where this will go? Business and The Shannon Hughes Band (from left) Shari Carney, Shannon Hughes and Mike industry working together to make things Farnum take to the stage of the spray plaza’s mini band shell after the ribbon-cutting Doug DeCamp. happen — 1 think that is what DDAs around DDA president Patty Woods agreed. the country are looking to do.” Chuck Whiting provides music before After the ribbon was cut, Campbell activat­ ceremony. and after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. ed the spray plaza with a step on lhe in­ ground button and the children rushed in to play and enjoy the water as the adults loured the plaza, band shell and public restroom facility or just enjoyed watching the childre splash and play while Chuck Whiting an then lhe Shannon Hughes Band provide musical entertainment from lhe stage of th mini-band shell. “We’ve been working to build a band she since 2008,” said Hastings Rotary preside Margie Haas. “This is lhe culmination many years of hard work and commun service projects — many years.” “Decades,” interjected former Hastin Rotary President Brad Johnson, “but, j watching the kids play makes it all wor while. “Il’s very gratifying to see; this has bee long time coming,” said Trevor Boswo senior landscape architect. “It’s a good mi kid and civic space with the public restro and amphitheater.” “We’re really excited about it,” added S 121 W Woodlawn Ave Hastings Ml 49058 Wallace, assistant manager of the adja Hastings 4 Cinema. “We’re also pleased they did a nice job blending in lhe mural _________________ v^w.g0|edentalgrouP com Bsa u Campbell said the plaza is an asset for the downtown and the community as a w Daniel R Gole DDS Jason D Philip D Gole DDS and will be protected by surveillance cam 24 hours a day, seven days a week. enjoy," said Doug DeCamp, CEO of Flexfab Your Resource for Dental Implants and Same-Dgy^Crowns (269) 948-2244 A" three doctors have been selected ^meng^^entists for 2013_______ �Thf? HaiSngs Bannor — Thursday. Auguw 2? 2013 — Page 3 Power of One luncheon speaker determined to empower many Alicia Kozakiewicz shares an image from the front page of tho Pittsburgh Post Gazette announcing her safe reunion with her parents in 2002. The Power of One luncheon, an annual fundraiser for Green Gables Haven, reminds attendees what one determined person can accomplish. was established. Nearly six months after lines accomplice for the role he had played. He Contributing Writer of communication were opened, contacted authorities immediately with the Not many people can remember what they Kozakiewicz’s future captor was on his way report that Kozakiew icz was alive and being raped and beaten somewhere in the greater were doing on New Year’s Day of 2002. from Virginia to meet in person. Alicia Kozakiewicz remembers. That was the The man Kozakiewicz had come to know Washington. D.C., area. He offered all evi­ day she walked out the front door of her home as a friend and confidant transported her back dence he had to the FBI, including the video in Pittsburgh. Pa., and stepped into the car of to his home in Virginia where he kept her footage and screen name of the perpetrator, a sadistic impostor. chained by the neck in his basement and for which they were able to use to discern his . Kozakiewicz was in Hastings Friday to tell days, subjected her to repeated attacks of identity. Around 4 p.m., when Kozakiewicz heard her story at the sixth annual Power of One physical, mental and sexual abuse. luncheon sponsored by Green Gables Haven. As she related her story Friday. the pounding on the doors of the house that The chilling story Kozakiewicz related spoke Kozakiewicz was calm and collected in spile had become her prison and agents shouting, directly to the mission of Green Gables to of the disturbing information she had to deliv­ “we have guns," fear that men had been sent provide a temporary, secure, nurturing envi­ er, Acknowledging that victimization is some­ to kill her overtook her andihe hid under the ronment and support to enable victims of thing that can affect a person forever, she con­ bed. When $he was pulled out and saw the let­ domestic violence in Barry County to make fessed that pieces of her were still a little girl, ters FBI on their jackets, she knew it was all still chained. She said she has determined to over. She was safe. She life altering changes reunited w’ith her I When Green Gables Executive Director continue to share her story’ until everyone has ( parents while her captor »as apprehended at Janie Bergeron saw Kozakiewicz comment­ heard. It’s her way of protecting other chil- ■ liis place of work. > The horrific ordeal had only lasted for ing on breaking television news of the rescue dren from fates even worse than her own. The morning of Jan. 4, 2002, before her days, said Kozakiewicz, but it felt like years. of three long-time captive Cleveland women and learned how Kozakiewicz had managed attacker left for work, he told Kozakiewicz Flashbacks, nightmares, and paranoia were to overcome her own past traumas, Bergeron that he was beginning to like her too much just the beginning of what she had to fight to knew she had found her speaker for this and later that evening he intended to take her overcome when she relumed home to for a ride. Even though abuse and lack of food Pennsylvania. Media came in like waves and year’s fundraising luncheon. “To this day. I cannot tell you why I was so had left her in a weakened state, she was con­ her fear of being constantly watched threat­ vulnerable.’’ Kozakiewicz reflected Friday. vinced that this ride would either be her last ened to overwhelm her or send her into a But the ordeal she endured has spurred her chance to defend herself and escape, or she flashback. Over time, she learned how to develop and to become an expert on the psychology of sur­ would lose her life. While he was at work and she was chained maintain healthy relationships again and viving abduction and lhe aftermath. She’s also become increasingly known as an advocate up in his bedroom forced to contemplate this pointed out, “While rape and violence is for abducted children all across America. nightmare's outcome, a team of FBI agents about power, love never Ls ’’ After years of healing and counseling, she An online predator had won the then-13- was pursuing a tip from a source in Florida ycar-old’s friendship by offering her what so who had been sent video footage of decided she would go into schools and speak many youths are looking for: attention, Kozakiewicz being beaten by her captor. The about her experience. Students, she learned, acceptance, affirmation and availability. After source had had online contact with ended inappropriate online relationships with months of soliciting her attention by pretend­ Kozakiewicz’s captor before her abduction strangers because of Kozakiewicz’s courage ing to be a 14-year-old redhead named and had gone as far as to encourage him in his to make her story known. She said she Christine, a 31-year old man named John desire to abduct a young teenage girl and believes that speaking openly on this topic introduced her to her soon-to-be kidnapper in make her his sex slave. Upon receiving the will empower those who are putting them­ a Yahoo chat room. The contact between them online feed of Kozakiewicz suffering such selves in danger to stop lhe behavior. In rare grew more sexually explicit as time passed, abuse at the hands of his Internet friend, lhe cases, she’s even received responses from and a relationship of trust and dependence source knew he could be considered an children who fear themselves on track to by Ann Mackenzie Alicia Kozakiewicz was just 13 when she fell into a trap created by ah Internet con­ tact she thought was her friend. । become predators one day. and she'sxbecnl able to offer insight into lheir lives, as well. * Green Gables’ mission is to offer shelter for abused women and their children for up to four weeks, along with clothing, food, per­ sonal items and transportation. Counseling, mentoring and support groups are available, as well as advocacy to assist with legal, med­ ical and social matters. “Things happen, not for a reason, but so that we can make a reason out of them — a purpose," Kozakiewicz told her audience Friday, saying it was the basis for Alicia’s Law. In the battle against children’s sexual <Sploitalioj^\ Any’;? .•» . "t-H: TTvcr^iore funds available to catch online child preda­ tors. So far. the law has been passed in Virginia, Texas and Idaho, with variations of it being presented to more states each year. Kozakiewicz has fulfilled the first step of her dream to become a federal agent. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is pur­ suing a master’s degree in forensic psycholo­ gy hoping to eventually be the one who helps rescue children, the one who will help them begin to heal when the trauma is over. To leam more about Kozakiewicz, her story, and her law. visit the website www.aliciaproject.org or like her on Facebook. COMMERCIAL BANK SUMMERFEST, continued from page 1 'rhe annual tennis tournament will begin at Hastings High School at 8 a.m. Registration for the Jim Jensen Memorial 3x3 Basketball Tournament begins at 8:30 a.m.. as do the 5K and 10K races at Hastings Middle School. 'rhe 3x3 soccer tournament and the softball tournament, both at Fish Hatchery Park, begin at 9 a m. lhe Barry County Substance Abuse Services Fun Run steps oft at Hastings Middle School at 9:45 (participants should begin lining up around 9:30). Concessions, free trolley rides, the arts and crafts show, and children’s activities all begin at 10 a.m. near the courthouse. Main stage entertainment will kick off with an encore performance by “Crazy Richard" who will be followed by Junk Yard Band from 1:30 to 3:30. the Hastings High School Steel Drum Band from 3:30 to 4 p.m. at the splash pad and band shell; Ami Moss and lhe Fu^?MusicScrturdaYj ilWUGE WITH YOUR HOST: & EMILY ALLYN __ ^WINNERS t»K > j and Nardos Osterhart Unfortunate from 4 to 5 on lhe main stage fol­ lowed by Asamu Johnson from 5:30 to 7 and Magic Bus, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The Moose Lodge chicken barbecue will begin al 11 a.m. Saturday, the Elks refresh­ ment tent reopens at noon. lhe Summerfest Grand Parade, led by grand marshals Jim and Sandy Bruce, will step off at 12:30 p m. from the former belpausch parking lot­ Soap box derby registration begins at 2 P-m. at lhe comer North Hanover Street and State Road (near Hastings Manufacturing Company). The Hastings Mo°$e Lodge will feature a comedy show starting at 8:30 p.m. followed by music from the band Six Prong Paw at 10. Sunday, the motorcycle show will begin at 230 N. Broadway and the softball tournament will resume at Fish Hatchery Park, both al 9 a m. Then, 10 a.m. will bang resumption of die tennis tournament, arts and crafts show and children’s activities. as well as the begin­ ning of the Hastings Car Club Car Show on State Street downtowp Hastings First United Methodist Church, located at the con^r °* Church and Green streets, will conduct Sunday worship featur­ ing Ami Moss and the Unfortunate. Concessions will °Pcn al noon. The chil­ dren’s parade will l«nc »P ay the con)er Boltwood and State streeu at 2 p.m ,<nd . Bany County A*a. Will hold its annual duck race fundraiser at lyden Park, beginning •* 2 p rn Premier 10 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage 269-945-9561 www.commercial-bank.com •A loan amount of $125,000 with an interest rate of 2.99% would result In an APR of 3-20% with 120 payments of $1,206.43. Payment does not include hazard insurance, private mortgage insurance or property taxes. Offer Subject to Change. This is not a commitment to lend. Normal Credit Standards Apply. ■ *-***.?-' LLXOE-H �4 - Thursday, August 22. 2013 - Th* Hastings Banner Business, industry and educators to focus on careers Thlrty years ag<).repres<uua.ivesjr<>n; Neighborhood watch Wc’rc dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members Count). If you have a photo to share nk' Xn^it to Newsroom’ Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M 43 Highway, Hastings MI 49058; or cnWil ncw^■j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as 4 here And when the photo was taken, who took the phok . and other relevant or anecdotal information. d.,™ know? z u.z. kA A children's parade is one of the numerous activities for this weekend’s Summerfest Sunday afternoon. The theme for Sunday s parade will be 'Golden Oldies.’The theme of the annual parades, like the one pictured above, was’safety,' and kids came out in droves to share their interpretation of the theme. The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We re hoping readers can help us identify lhe people in lhe photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the pho­ tos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this nhoio^raph’s story', wc want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hnstinns \ll 49058; email news(« j-adgraphicsxom: or call 269-945-9554. ’ * Last week’s photo of three football players caught the attention of Shannon Lydy of Hastings. Lydy said he believes the trio includes (from left) Don Hammond. Joe Duffy and Len Bums, and thinks the photo was taken in 1950/ GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Hastings public library schedule rJwrsday. z\u« Call u here at home. . . In Ottawa County, local industries and the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District joined together under a program called Connections to offer students a partnership between lhe schools and local industry' by choosing a hands-on work program at one of the participating Indus­ tries l he program offers students in the sixth grade a chance to learn about their local industries and continues through high school when the students are allowed to actually work at the workplace they choose. In Barry County, a group of local lead­ ers alone with support of lhe BarryIntermediate School District, has offered four career exploration programs for local students. The goal was to expose students to career Gelds while learning job-ready skills in fields such as auto restoration at the Gilmore Car Museum, welding at Hastings High School in cooperation with Kellogg Community College, 20th centu­ ry health care at Pennock Hospital, and, most recently, a culinary- arts program in cooperation with the Barry- County YMCA. These programs gave students a chance to work in the career Gelds of their choice with an emphasis on work-ready skills — which gave them a belter under­ standing of lhe jobs and requirements necessary. Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Education debuted its newest system io hold schools accountable under the Federal program of “No Child Left Behind.” It’s a color-coded program where schools cam points for each goal met. No form of color coding can represent what we found to be missing as we enrolled more students in our vocational programs: finding their passion, taking mori’iM# ftV urlderstahd each individual student Understanding the Value of possi­ bilities. You can’t solve the problems with charts and colors. Il takes a determination to work with each student, one kid at a time. As Morley Fraser said so many years ago, we could turn the school around in no time, wc just have to work together to Gnd the answers. .Another national report talks about lhe “forgotten half.” students not going on to college. That report showed how co-op programs and internship or apprentice­ ship programs increased post-secondary education, leading to full-time employ­ ment and decreasing idleness after high school. What our educational and business leaders understood more than 60 years ago still holds true today — we’ve lost a generation of young people by telling them. “Go to college and you’ll get a great job.” while over 50 percent of area grads were left to find something on their own. Wc must return to a college or career preparation curriculum so that more of our kids have the possibility to succeed and give up on all these mean­ ingless measurement programs pushed down from the state and federal govern­ ments. Just tell the kids what motivational speaker and author Les Brown once told an audience: “Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” Fred Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics Clarification lhe opinion column in the Au- K -County board should lx- lauded for approach to mute swan issue," refer­ enced research by and opinions of Joe iob"in"’b7 ‘""C biOlO8i,>‘ Wh" wwked exnen nn .k , . ' .......he Wits an M°n on mute swan population control.^ - Movie MC W 4 » business, industry and educaIt together at the Hastings high Schtx I e.ife teria for a special breakfast meeting o discuss how lhe community could improve awareness and cooperation between the groups “What arc vou doing?” asked featured speaker Morley Fraser, former football and baseball coach from Albion College, “I’ll tell you, you can do plenty. In a week you could turn this town around." Fraser, who at the time was retired from coaching, told the nearly 2(X) people in the audience that Hastings used to be one of the top educational systems in the state “Most other districts in the area envied Hastings,” he said. “I’m sick of people griping when they live in the greatest country in the world."He went on to tell those in attendance that there wasn’t an issue that couldn’t be solved; you just need to work together to find the answers. “It’s lough out there, but it’s harder to stay on top!" he shouted to the group. “Do you know that 40 to 50 percent of kids in schools come from broken homes, so we must go lhe second, fifth and IOth mile to help those kids." He told attendees that they shouldn’t put off until tomorrow, next week, or next month, lhe help they need to give people today. At the lime, many of us were under the impression that it was the first time Hastings business and educational leaders came together to discuss our schools and the direction they should take in the com­ ing years. Yet, more than 60 years ago, Hastings leaders realized that communi­ cation was lacking between the schools and community leaders when they organ­ ized a Business-Education and IndustryDay. held Feb. 9. 1951. A Banner article claimed. “The event is planned to acquaint teachers with methods of busi­ ness and industry and to point the way toward an educational program better able to prepare students for a career after 'graduation.” ’ ; ’• ’’’ L -Romany yelrs Ago. business and eOucational leaders understood lhe impor­ tance of preparing students for careers after work, yet today our full attention has been focused on attending college after high school, not necessarily on careers. This narrow focus on additional educa­ tion leaves a whole group of students behind. According to the 1951 Banner, statis­ tics revealed that about 75 percent of the students in high school graduating classes would eventually go into business and industry, said Wright Sim, Hastings High School vocational coordinator. He went on to say, "We hope that the B-l-E pro­ gram will prove helpful for teachers in preparing their students for this kind of future.” As part of lhe program, a panel com­ posed of representatives from business, industry', labor, schools and former gradu­ ates presently employed at local business­ es discussed “how education can best serve business and industry'.’’ Panelists discussed what schools could do to belter prepare their students for the growing number of jobs available throughout our community. Following the luncheon, attendees boarded buses to lour local factories, where guides were available at each plant to conduct tours, explaining their opera­ tions and ail of the employment possibili­ ties for graduating students. Next week, Wednesday, Aug. 28, mem­ bers of the community will again get together at Hastings High School for lunch to discuss “creating employability success through local partnerships.” Throughout the state, business leaders are meeting with educators to establish a link between schools and industry. Just as they did in Hastings in lhe 1950s. today’s business leaders realize the importance of exposing the next group of workers to lhe possibilities they can find right here at home. According to a U.S. study on manu­ facturing jobs, lhe average highly skilled manufacturing worker is around 56 years of age. The study went on to report that the current workforce is short between KO.(MX) and lOO.tXX) skilled workers, and as today’s older workers retire, those numbers will grow to more than 850.000 by ‘HpO for machinists, welders, mechan­ ics and engineers. However, in recent years we’ve been telling high school Graduates that to be successful they must po on to college — completely ignoring the potential for long-term employment A''!' 27 - r'ul,fc’ ""Olin" ;°|Kn f ........ . and 35 invitations and all vour ndnr 'ness cards- J-Ad Graphics^ �The Heslinga Banner — Thur-xiay, August 22. 2013 - Pago 5 Basis for mu‘e swan control is same as zebra mussels: ecological Decision should be reversed To ‘he editor: Co^nissk5nc^RhQnd Barry Counly Board of mute swan? R havc proved the killing of reversed ? bUl can 1 this decision be We h •» Problr J. ncver sccn the mute swans cause a rosne-t rh° ^P*0 or hoaterx. Boaters should hem and Rive them some space. If lhe swans feel threatened they will give you warn­ ing if you’re too close to their families, but wouldn’t you do the same if your family was threatened? Let’s live in peace with these beautiful crea­ tures. De Etta Archambault. Hastings Hastings still one of the best To the editor: commend the Hastings community and a w-ho made our guests feel welcome during the Group Cares Workcamp Jul} 21 to 27. One student remarked that lhe community made him feel so welcome and his work so appreciated that ‘'he wanted to give 110 per­ cent ever)' day.” Different adult leaders who take their youth groups on these workcamps every summer told me that Hastings was such a welcoming and friendly town. They said they would bring their groups back to Hastings if the communi­ ty hosted another workcamp. When my wife and I moved to Hastings three years ago, we saw some faded signs that read, ’’Hastings, ‘Rated one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America.’” Maybe it is time to refresh those signs. Pastor Don Spachman, Hastings 1st United Methodist Church 0/Vrite Us A Letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. « • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire’’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: J Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecalllon@house.ml.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. y President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Banner Denoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 . Hastings Banner, Inc. PuDWvdby A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N M-43 Highway * Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Ne-Xoom email: news^j-adgraph.cs com - Advems.ng email; radsSchoiceonemall.com John Jacobs preset Frederic Jacobs Vce Fn Stephen Jacobs ■ AC.’!£?T,SING u DEPARTMENT ■ ac09p.ed Monday through Frday. 800am to600pm. Scott Ommen Jennkj Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Secr'-ti7''TfC3^'t' * newsroom• Dougyandarlaan^ Kathy Maurer (CM ' Shan Carney Brett Bremer Dave De^®f Julie Makarewicz gonnle Mattson Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto SuUcrtPtJon RiIm; $35 pot m e^qy County per yw/ |n awning counts ^5 pet yew ttam ^•‘TMASTER Send changes to PO Bc»B Ml 430564*02 Cwt PuVag* Pad «t HaMing*. Mi 49056 lb the editors * solution to What starred j inU) ? ’ ccologlcal problem has d‘ [ hftVe . ,l,,c®lion of the Michiganr tjrne> inc|u?ear<J mans untniths during difference kg the ONR officials can’t itJI (hcy ?*twccn mute and mtrnpeter* . lhal ant to control lhe swan pop«,a nnj the D\r popula­ tion can increa* sh<x>t th,.^an sc^ mure hunting Been*’; • when at night with night-vision js ,ha| -> ran t te|| lhc difference. The r .'^actual elintj. nation of the s* •" ' |)cr'onncl of the UT?e intih I* '<’»! S pIXa C0°P«ating in a federal andmn a|s0 am’« c«mrol the mute swans Th Council. suPP<«ted by the Atlantic II "I. comprise,| of representatives ftf' . - tern states and Canadian provingand thAudubon I believe the miual irnpetih years ago front l - ish and Wildlife Services and the ^aryland because native tundra swans . bclng deprived of their normal win t grounds in the marshes nnd hack*' » « Chesapeake Bav The tundra swans were undernourished and that is why the Canadtan proving w ™ cemed. Mute swans are a non.native Eurasian species that are non-migrahng, ™ more aggressive toward « .er b,rd spX th™ native swans are and can deprive other species from nesting. This happened repeatedly to the lems and skimmers around Chesapeake Bay The mute swans typically require abom acres for a nesting area, and they arc very ter­ ritorial. This area increases after hatching l0 feed the cygnets. They produce an average of six eggs per clutch of which about 49 percent hatch and 82 percent of those reach flying stage. Life expectancy is about 11 years, although some have been observed to live over 20 years. IN Maryland, lhe rate of growth for mute swans is 15.6 percent per year. In Michigan, it is esti­ mated to be about 10 percent per year. It has been suggested that adding (shaking) the eggs is a valid alternative. However, the State of Rhode Island conducted the most aggressive addling program of any state and yet they had a 79 percent population increase over a 13-year period while trying this method of population control. Car show was just the right size To the editor: My husband and I attended the August Fest and Yard Sale at Charlton Park Saturday, and we commend the organizers for an excellent event. We particularly liked the car show, which was large enough to be interesting but small enough to walk around the cars and meet the owners. Kudos to Hoot Gibson owner of Midnight, his 1957 Chevy, and Stacy Graham for excellent organization of this fun event in our community. We look forward to going next year but suggest the name be changed to August Car Show and Yard Sale to more accurately reflect this not-to-be-missed special event. Jacqueline Muma, Hastings The USFWS considers mute swans to be a serious threat to lhe ecology <>//‘•‘'"•'I nnd has d.rectcd all National Wtldlile Refuges to control mule swans in these areas. lhe State of Ohio has a program to control mute swans similar to Michigan's, as does Maryland. Wisconsin anti Minnesota. Since Michigan has a large number of the non-nntive species and a declining number of the native trumpeter swans (as do our surrounding states), it is imperative that wc cooperate with our neigh­ boring states and the USFWS to control this species. It has been overemphasized about the dan­ ger to humans, although traumatic events involving the two species have occurred. Dre real damage is to the other members of our environment. Although we haven t been able to control lhe invasion of other non-native species (zebra mussels, emerald ash borer. Dutch elm disease. Asian carp, kudzu, etc.) the mute swans arc readily controlled No one wants to eliminate them - only io control their population levels. The Michigan goal js to decrease the springtime breeding population from the recent 15.000 to a manageable 2 000 nnd try lo keep it at that level. ‘ I ma) never see trumpeter swans nest on my lake (I and others have repeatedly witnessed the mute swans chasing trumpeter swans from our lake), but if I can help reduce the popula­ tion of mute swans, perhaps the sanctuary hikes and bodies of water on state land and in isolated areas will have fewer mute swans, which will enable the trumpeters to nest and raise their young. Even if attempted, an expen­ sive program of reintroduction ot trumpeter swans will not be successful if reproduction is unable to flourish. Larry Blair. Hastings Signatures needed for new ban-fracking petition To the editor: Many Michigan residents are ver}’ con­ cerned about the potential dangers of fracking for gas and oil. Contrary tn what some gov­ ernment and industry, officials say, slickwater horizontal hydraulic fracturing for gas and oil is a new method of drilling. It is true that we have been drilling in Michigan for more than 60 years and we have some 12.000 wells here. However, what is not often mentioned is the fact that high-volumc fracking technology has only been used since 2007. This new method of drilling for gas and oil is very different from the traditional method where water mixed with sand was used and lhe wells were drilled vertically. In high-vol­ ume fracking — or as the constant stream of industry ads call it. “clean shale drilling" — huge amounts of fresh water is required to frack the much-deepcr horizontal wells. In lhe new’ fracking method, wells are drilled much deeper —• one to two miles — rather than a half mile deep. Far more fresh water is required for this type of drilling. A national-record-breaking 21 million gallons of freshwater is used in Michigan now, as opposed to 50,000 used in the old vertical drilling method. Finally, more than ‘100,000 gallons of toxic chemicals are added to the freshwater, mak­ ing it a highly toxic brew. Many of these chemical arc known carcinogens and neuro­ toxins. This contaminated water can never be relumed to the water table and is stored under pressure in deep-injection wells that are known to havc cause earthquakes in Ohio. Arkansas and Oklahoma. Problems docu­ mented in other slates where fracking is being done include lower water levels in lakes and streams as well as lack of pressure in wells servicing homes. In some cases, waler wells have been contaminated near active fracking. Fully aware of the environmental dangers of this risky new technology, lhe Committee to Ban Fracking has launched a petition drive to place the issue of w hether or not to frackin Michigan before voters in 2014. I am a peti­ tion circulator, and 1 find that although many residents arc interested in signing this peti­ tion, many think they already signed it. The petition drive last year did not raise the required number of signatures in order to be placed on the ballot, so a new petition drive was begun in April. The deadline for signa­ tures is Oct. I. • If you would like to sign the new petition to ban fracking, you may do so at Thomapple Florist, Above and Beyond Hair Salon or lhe Hart Animal Hospital all on M 37 in Middleville or at the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings. Yard signs also can be procured at these businesses, as well as Anne’s Health Food in Hastings. To help with the petition drive, go to www.letsbanfracking.org and click on lhe ‘volunteer’ button. Help is needed to protect the integrity of our natural resources in Michigan and to prevent the industrialization of our countryside. You can make a differ­ ence. Only a ban can protect Michigan. Jackie Schmitz, Middleville Most recipients are grateful To the editor: What a great inspiration this whole Group Cares has been for our city. Our youths could leam a lol from them. As for them doing devotions, a grievance raised in a letter to the editor in the Aug. 8 Banner, how can anyone condemn them for that? They are Christians. We had a group come to our home and painted our two-story house for us. What a wonderful week we had. 1 realize that there are people who expect everything for nothing. People you cannot please no matter how hard you try. The rest of us are thankful and appreciate everything they did for us. I hope the city does not let one inci­ dent ruin it for everybody else. I cannot wait to have them come back in two years. We arc grateful to lhe Methodist Church and city officials for bringing the youth group here. Carol Palmatter, Hastings �------ Page 6 — Thursday August 22, 2013 — The Hastings Banner , -------- -------------- ' - Worship Together '*■. - Jeffery Carl VanAman at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churcne available for your convenience... HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH grace community CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. N*<hv»llc, Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 am. & 10:30 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult snjJI group ministry, Ic.xkrchip training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON7025 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 405. ow­ ner of Milo Rd- & S. M-43), Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9.1Q0. Sunday Worship Service 10JO am. to 11:30 am.. Nursery end Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer tin* 6 JO pun. to 7 30 pan. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastix Sunday School 9:45 xm. Morning Worship Service 1045 xm.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor. Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services; 9.15 am Sunday School for all ages.lOJO am. Worship Service; 6 pm Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. &. Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana. Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948­ 5004 for ’information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen Phene 945-2654. Worship Services. Sunday. 9.45 am; Sunday School, 10.45 am. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Paster Randall Bertrand Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 xm. Worship Time 10:30 a m. Youth activities: call for informa­ tion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St.. Hastings. Pastor welcome to call one of these num­ bers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or; Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Rood, Hastings. Pastor Bob W’i’mxl Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw|633<« sbcglobaLnet. Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 xm.; Sunday Evening 6 pm. W’cdnesday 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling, Ml 49050 Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days • 10 am. Worship Service; Sunday Schoo! andNurccry avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 am . Worship A Children’s Programs 10 xm) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and mere! Call ths church office at (269) 721­ 8077 (M/WT 9 a.ra.-12 pan.), e­ office64mci.net GOD .674 S- State Rd.. Hsings. Ml 49058 Phene 269-945-2285 San.ay morning sen>cc lime 10 a.m Wl nurcen and prochod available am PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sunday School IJ am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6’30 pm. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9.15 xm Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 am. Holy Communion (each week) The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Re*. David T Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church web-itc is http://trax.to/andreumaKhias. Wc are put of the Diocese of the Great Jjikes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. CHURCH OF CHRIST 54) N Michigan Ave- Holings. Phone 269445-2938. Sunday School 10 a-m.i Worship H *-nt Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. PG-63« lb'ur‘^ M1 49058. Pastor Re'- JcrT> Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 xm. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Patior Don Spxhrrun. Office Phone (269) 945-9574 Office hours are Munday-Friday 9 xnv-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 itn Traditional Worship; 10:45 a m. Contemporary Worship, and Nursery Core AvaiUNe during worship (infants through age 4). Sunday School far PrcK-12th is available during 10:45 worship service.. Share the Light Soup Kitchen senes a tree meal ciay. Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. THepbane 269-945-9121. Pastor Brun HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH hopeuni org Church Fax No: 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Bclson. Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 pm; Sunday crrnjr.5 service 6 pm; SonShtne Preschool (ages J & 4) tSepfrmbcr thru May), 'Dies-, Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May». Wednesday 6 pm - Jr High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Toed and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 ant. classes for toddlers thru adult. Worship Sen ice: 10 JO xm. & ChiWrcn Church, 4 years-ith grade, diuntssed during announce­ ments. Sunday Evening Youth Group xnd Wednesday Midweek Programs or visit www.coumrychapeluntc.orc more infonnaiion for LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Wcbute: vvtvw.lifegatcec.com. Sun­ day Worship 10 am. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. will rcnimin September. Thursdays: Third Thursday Brunch at 9:30 xm. Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship )0;30 am.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jetus Club for boys & girfc ages 4-12. Pastorc David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. '"Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Ditan er God's Grace with us! Sunday. Aug. 25 • Summer Worship Hours 8:00 A 10:00. So Sunday School Aug. 25 - Blessing of the Bxkpacks; Men A Women AA 7 pm. Aug. 26 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pa-tor. Sunday Services: 8:55 xm Traditional Wonhip Service, 11 a.m Contemporary Wordlip Service. Visit us online at www.rtn-tchtmbhaQinp. oq; For information on our B ihlc stud­ ies, Youth Group, and other programs! COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ faUou crs m /;»» Glorify God. Strengthen anr another and Tranfoan our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. - Sunday: Sunday Schoo! for all ages ID am.. Morning Worship II xm. Evening Worship 6 pm. Thursday; Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For informa­ tion about other ministries and oppor­ tunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastojimw ebchastings org or sec our W'cb.ite www.cbdustings.of).’. This infomaiion on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these. local businesses: Hw iktxr.’o} aKitesiiifflRS 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY D«® 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Kendra Sue John cock returns in September hrtpJ/uvvw.dismiver-fju£c.org ABUNDANT LIFT FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting a! lhe HASTINGS, Mi . Clifford Charles Treat Jr-, age 70. of HasUnes passed away unex­ pectedly, Saturday,.August 17. 2013 at his residence. He was bom in Hastings. September 20. 1942, the son of Clifforxi and Thelma (Kidder) Treat Sr. Clifford was preceded in death by his par­ ents. Clifford and Thelma Treat Sr.; stepson, Tim Benedict; and brother. Donald Treat. Clifford is survived by a sister, Susan Sines (Treat): son. Jeffery (Kathy) Bates; and grandchildren, Colton Bates, Felicia Bates and Dylan Bales. CiifTord graduated from Middleville High School. He worked at Wayland Buffing Factor)', Saranac Buffing and Whites in Middleville. He enjoyed being outdoors, car­ pentry work, motor repair and fishing. Clifford had the gift of fixing anything with a motor, no matter what it was, he could get il to run. His love and challenge in life was working on cars and trucks. Clifford also helped to organize a car club in Hastings in the 60 s called the Rakers. Clifford fought his battle with his lungs and stomach problems for many years. Clifford does not hun anymore and is finally at peace. Respecting Clifford’s wishes, cre­ mation has taken pkcc and no visitation or funeral service will takc p|ace. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sigt.4^ online guest book or to leave a memory 01 message for the fam­ ily. Senior Adult (50>) Bible Study a! 10 am. and lunch al Wendy’s, 11:30 xm. Holy Communion Every Sunday! J C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 xm. Interested in knowing more about our church7 Please fed mai! 203 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48R97 • (269» 367-4061. Pastor Gaty Simmons Sunday Worship 9:15 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 ELKHORN. WI - Kendra Sue Johncock, age 59, of Market Street Elkhorn died unex­ pectedly Monday. August 12,2013 at her res­ idence. She was bom July 17, 1954 in Hastings, MI the daughter of the late Kcnnith E.‘ and Joyce (Winkleman) Johncock. Kendra is a graduate of Alma College in Michigan with a BA in elementary education and of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA in conjunction with the Audubon Expedition Institute where she obtained her masters in environmental education. Kendra was the program specialist at George Williams College Williams Bay for 18 years. Her current position was education director of the Scno Woodland Education Center in Burlington, WI. She trained teach­ ers in curriculums of Project WILD (Wildlife in Learning Design) Project Learning Tree, Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), Leopold Education project and LEAF (Learning Experiences and Activities in Forestry), She traveled to various elementary schools with a Star Lib giving classes on astronomy. She also worked as a tax prepar­ er with H R Block. Kendra was a member of United Church of Christ-Congregational of Williams Bay, American Association of University Women, West W1 Society of Science Teachers, International Planetarium Society, Great Lakes Planetarium Society, Wehr Astronomical Society and Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education. ahe is survived by nephew, Ryan Elzroth; great niece. Ava Noteboom; specia! friends, Juhe Swanson. Ginny and Greg Stiles Kendra was preceded in death by her braher Kevin 4nc^k and nephew. David MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Annctla Marie (Stamm) Dingman, age 73, of Middleville, passed away August 17, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Annetta was bom November 11. 1939 in Charlotte, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Burkett) Stamm. Annetta graduated from Hastings High School in 1958. She also attended Davenport and Kellogg Community College. Annetta married Neal Dingman on June 12. 1960. She worked as a bookkeeper for EW Bliss. Action Mold, Molesta Floral. HUD and Hastings City Bank. Annetta also did vision screening al Barry/Ealon Health Department, worked in customer service at Sears and JC Penney, owned her own Sewing/Repair shop in Hastings and was sec­ retary for the Grand Rapids Sewing Guild. Annetta's hobbies included sewing, quilt­ ing, playing bingo and watching movies. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Annetta enjoyed spending lime with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kathryn Stamm, grandparents, Hart and Ruth Stamm and Claud and Florence Burkett and in-laws, Howard and Unah Dingman. Annetta is survived by her husband, Neal Dingman of Hastings; daughters, Diana (Michael) Karpinski of Michigan City, IN. Gail (Mark) Horse field of Hastings; grand­ children, Tyler Eaton, /Mlison Eaton, Erik Karpinski and Kyle Karpinski; siblings, Daryl (Martha Crouch) Stamm of Hastings, Pat (Gordon) Endsley of Hastings and Vandy Stamm of Hastings; additional family, Teresa (Bruce) Coenen of Hastings and Dennis (Karen) and daughter, Valery Eaton of Hastings. A visitation will take place Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. until funeral service time at 11 a.m at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings. Pastor Don Spachman will offici­ ate the service. A luncheon will follow the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the following: Barr)- County Humane Society, P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058, Barry County Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058 or a Charity of Ones Choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. HASTINGS. MI - Jeffery Carl VanAman, age 57. of Hastings, passed away August 15. 2013 at his home, with family at his side. Jeff was bom on August 20, 1955 in Hastings the son of Cloyd and Margaret Jean (Fisher) VanAman. Jeff attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1974. Jeff honorably served in the U.S. Army, discharged on January 31, 1980. Jeff married Judy Lonergan on August 19, 1989. He worked for the Felpausch Food Center for 30 years. Jeff worked in their Albion, Pennfield. Battle Creek and Hastings locations as bakery manager and store direc­ tor, along with many other positions. He also worked for Michaels and Assoc, for a couple years. For the past five years, Jeff has owned and operated the Fall Creek Restaurant Jeff was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was also a Hastings Lions Club and Lions International member. He was the past district Governor of 11 -CI and served in that position from 1992 - 1993. Jeff loved the game of golf. He was very active in the community, a local businessman and has traveled all over the world. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd Allen and Margaret Jean VanAman. Jeff is survived by his wife. Judy VanAman; daughter, Jennifer (Wes) Casarez of Hastings; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Lonergan of Hastings; grandchildren, Emily. Makayla, Holly, Quinn and Ucy; brother, Brian (Janice) VanAman of Hastings; sister, Tina (Matt) Houchlei of Vermontville; sister, Toni Van-Aman of Hastings and many nieces and nephews. Jeff fought his battle with cancer for as long as he could. He will be missed by all who loved him. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Lions Club or the American Cancer Society. A visitation was held at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, August 21,2013. The memorial service followed vis­ itation. Pastor Jeff Garrison officiated lhe service. A luncheon followed the service at the church. Interment took place at Freeport Cemetery with full military honors, provided by American Legion Post £45. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Eiizroth. Memorial services will be l'c|d 1:30 p Saturday, August 24 ->013 * Unil,;d Clnl^:l, Stn^nw:n0"Ere‘!ali»"al tllUrfh'o46 S|'a'n n-u Willmnu Biiv wl with Rcv- ■,eal> dm omci«in<i Visitation will be at Bnrh' notln until »"ie 01 serV,C.e'•a"i.LwMi.bc Rivetside cr> ,n 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Jn lieu 0| 0|h i01)S of sympathy ■nemonals to lhe 'T wl,uld be greatly Wooiated. On , a ’ est bm>k is at wwwh-ru.1 , n*line gues‘ Anc Ock'voodfhs.com.. Arrangement ^wood h,khom.Wl lifted Haasc- AssC°fn? s Funeral Homes Ashoaa,e5 * ?69 945 Serving Ha.ings, • I radaional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lol - Handicap Accessibl. •Serving All Faiths SMbl‘- ^^^ZS±2±12LOperaled ’ �The Huangs Bonner - Ihufwfey, August 22. 2013 - Page 7 Marriage £j,censes Donald Scott Anderson, Plainwell and Christie Joan Kuntz, Mason. Scott Calvin Stcffey. Plainwell and Nancy Renee Lott. Plainwell. Timothy Janies VanPolen. Hastings and Rhonda Lynn Fisk. Middleville. Raul Mora, Jr.. Roselle, IL and Shannon KayMcNeilly. Chicago. IL. Mark Charles Beilfuss, Middleville and Anna Marie Garcia Olmos. Wyoming. Joseph Carl Fcrriell. Plainwell and Patricia Ann Miller-Fcrricll. Plainwell. William Garrett Andrews. Freeport and Kara Ann-Marie Echtinaw. Freeport. David Thomas Sudyk, Middleville and Tricia Rae Church, Middleville. Randy Kirk Carpenter, Lake Odessa and Brenda Sue Austin. Lake Odessa. Lucas James Krick. Plainwell and Gina Rachel Mele. Plainwell. Ralph Glenn Woessner, Jr.. Middleville and Pamela Jill Woessner, Middleville. William John Liceaga, Delton and Angel Anita-May Shoup. Delton. Andrew James Ulrich. Hastings and Jena Louise Brand, Hastings. Randy Lee Crawford, Jr., Otsego and Harlec Mae Evans, Middleville. Betty J. Flora Robert Franklin Chamberlain, Sr. passed away Monday. August 19, 2013. ’’Bob" was bom September 9. 1927 in Little Valley, New York. He originally honored our country by serv­ ing in lhe U.S. Navy and re-enlisted to the U.S. Army. He chose not to go into officer's training when offered by his commanders. Robert Chamberlain. Sr. became the highest ranking NCO as a Sergeant Major years prior to his honorable discharge and settled in Hastings with his w ife, Patsy, of 61 years. His intelligent mind, perseverance, and broad interests lead him into lengthy intense hobbies. In lhe 1950s he competed in making large model airplanes and flying them by hand controls from the ground. He baked multiple varieties of bread to provide for family and friends. He worked patiently and tirelessly teaching his sons safety and legal use of target shooting and driving dirt bikes. His youngest son. who served in the Murine Corps, became quite the sharpshooter with Bob's knowledge of ballistics. One of his greatest joys was driving throughout the U.S. w ith his w ife. children and grandchildren. He often tried to educate his family about the United States and visited multiple national parks. He enjoyed genealogy’ and photogra­ phy, (raveling the country’ visiting distant rel­ athes. t , He met PatAy IliH while she studied'nurs­ ing in South Bend, IN. After her graduation, they married on October 13. 1951. They had four children together, all while "Bob" was stationed al Ft. Eustis. VA. He was able to keep his family . w ith him throughout their moves to Falls Church. V?X while he served at the Pentagon and during the ’’Cuban Missile Crisis". He served in Greenland and Vietnam alone and upon con­ tinued service, family was with him in France, Kentucky, and various places in Virginia and Michigan. “Bob" is survived by his children. Robert F. Chamberlain. Jr.. Lynne (Thomas) Krul, Bruce (Marilyn) Chamberlain; his grandchil­ dren, Melissa, Jason, Michelle, Rosie, Justin. Phillip; three great-grandchildren. Brooklynne.Ty and William; and his mother­ in-law. Pauline Puttbrese. He was preceded in death by the love of his life. Palsy of 61 years, his mother, his son, Albert "Yogi" Chamberlain and one sibling. Diane Bailey. Contributions can be made to U.S. Veterans or charity of one’s choice. Public opening for services at Irving Township Cemetery and celebration of a wonderful life at 1 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for lhe fam­ MIDDLEVILLE. MI - Betty J. Flora, age 82. returned peacefully home to Jesus on August 18. 2013. surrounded by family and friends. ’ , Betty was bom at home in Middleville on November I. 1930, to Russell and Leona Popps. . Betty lived in the Middleville area most ot her life except for four years in Florida and 14 years in Big Rapids. She moved back to Middleville in August 2012. She attended Thomapplc Kellogg Schools graduating in 1948. She married Charles A. Flora on February 17, 1949. Betty loved her Uird. family and friends. She also loved to read, garden, and camp in lhe Upper Peninsula where she collected rocks and driftwood. Betty was a cheerleader in high school and worked as a switchboard operator at the Old Bradford White plant by the Thomapplc River in Middleville. She was a housewife and a custodian for Thomapplc Kellogg Schools. Betty leaves behind her loving husband of 64 1/2 years. Charles A. Flora; sons, Charles R. (Melissa) Flora. Bruce N. Flora, and daughters. Kathleen L. (James) Burr, and Cynthia J. (Michael) Acton; three grandchil­ dren. Jesse (Cassie) Slater. Russell (Marissa) Slater, and Amanda (Gerrit) Keizer, five great-grandchildren. Owen. Eva. Ashton, Ryan, and Eli; along with beloved life-long friend, Marion (Cook) ZasadiL Betty was proceeded in death by her par­ ents Russell Popps and Leona McGhee; sis­ ter, Iams Popps, and brothers, Gary and Asher (Buckshot) McGhee. Burial, has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory. Arrangement by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. WAYLAND. Ml • Robert D. l Barber, age 82. of •> nd. Wcn| 1() be with his ■-*’ ->0t1Savior on Saturday. August 17.-013. / Boh worked for Post Fjx,ure Meijer. Inc. Pr"’r'° hl' reirremcniHe He was P^eded m death by his wifc> June, on November i-.. JJI2. Surviving art: his chi dren. Q Anna Barber. Paid «»‘d Diana Barber- his grandchildren. T,n^ (Sarah) Barbc Michael (Unney) Barber. Robtfn n b Brittany (Ryan) Bowyer, Tyler (Siena)’ Stover, his great e-randchildren, Jaxen Bowyer and Skyelmn Barber; brothers-inlaw and sisters-m-law, Rowena Barber, L J (Bonnie) Scott. Larry (Jan) Scon ’ Jjm (Ginny) Scott. Gil Scott; several nieces and nephews. The family grecled relatives a„d friends on Monday. August 19. from 6 to 8 p m at St Paul lattheran Church, where a memorial sen-ice w as held Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft SE. Caledonia, MI 49316. Stroo Funeral Home, www.stroofuneralhome.com. jfewbom babies Braden Ray, bom at Pennock Hospital on August 5, 2013 at 7:56 a.m. to Tom and Amy Goggins of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Braden was welcomed home by brothers Justin, 7. Logan , 4. and Colin, 2. Proud grandparents are Rob and Sue Dykstra of Middleville and Nancy Goggins of Hastings. Kailey Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on August 8. 2013 at 3:38 a.m. to Josh and Crystal VanSyckle of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. ***** ***** Ava Corlynn Dipp, bom at Sparrow Hospital on August 10. 2013 at 5:49 p.m. lo Kailie and Jason Dipp of Charlotte. Weighing 6 lbs. 9.1 ozs. and 20.25 inches long. Kayde Michael, bom al Pennock Hospital on /Xugusl 5, 2013 at 12:50 p.m. lo Samantha Sherk and Michael Holley of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Hunter Wayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on August 10. 2013 at 11:26 p.m. to Elizabeth and Joseph Norton of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. ***** • Timothy James, bom at Pennock Hospital on August 7, 2013 al 1:25 a.m. lo Ashley and James Bennett of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 18 inches long. ***** certified > ***** Bella Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on August 11,2013 at 3:03 p.m. to Brandie Nash and Johnnie Hicks HI of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Buying Or Selling Your Home? ..■ Financial Planning Who's representing YOUR best intrest? Randy Teegardin, CFRHastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group GET ALL THE Call Me! "Nationally Certified. Hometown Committed" WWVV.TJLYDEMARKREALTY.COM 269-945-2401 150 W- C0URT 57 Vn-T, 'xTj n&uihM; L Hastings. 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Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! Graphic* 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Stop in during Sunimcrfest for _ -Summer-fest Specials , Catherine (Kate) Colvin & Family wish to thank: i Chris Jenkins (our hero!). Mace & Helen i$ Thomas. Pal Loftus. Diane Dipert. Nancy Buehl. Greeting- We hope you arc having an enjoyable summer- School is jUst arountl lhe comcr, and we have bccn WOr^ing and planning to make this year great We arc excited to begin. Final enrollment wi|| lake p|ate a( (he preSch<x>l during tne ul*n House on Wednesday, August 28 from <>•" P'1’1- We encourage you to bring )our chilli to ।Pen House so he/she can see us, pl*t> in the room and become comfortable with lhe id** of cornet “ school. There will be light refresh­ menta n •. .°.a,,en‘l- We look forward to see­ ing >011 . f'll hegmning the new year together. Plca5£.srionv val1 cilh‘m of “S •“ homC W“ ' a,,Y ‘llK tv (a \ A11yn f“> 269-953-6061 or Mrs.IwV«_269.721.3>89 : Sarah Meyers & Jill Thomas. Detective Sgt Dale ) > Boulter and the Hastings City Police Dept . \ Mercy Ambulance. (he Staffs at Butterworth ER ' ; & the YWCA of QR. the Barry Co. Sheriffs ’ & Dept. Ml State Police, Spencer s Touting. Dr. Troy Carlson & Debbie Mays RN. Father ; Stephan & lhe staff al St. Rose, the employees of Flexfab. Inc. and our dear family and friends for I (he love, prayers, cards, flowers & food provid v. ed to us in our time of need 7our overwhelm­ ; ing kindness & support will never be forgotten. '■ '■ �Fagfl 8 — Thursday, August 2i>, 2013 — The Hastings Banner Financial f pdWARD JONES Furnished h? Mark D. Christensen of W v I, by Ekdne Garlock The railroad crossing on Tupper Lake Street, is very much improved after several days of wink by CSX crews in town with then 10 truck* and who knows how many men. Diis crossing is just as smooth as the Second Street crossing near Caledonia Farmers Elevator. The Woodland Eagles Lodge room* 'vere filled to capacity Sunday afternoon for the memorial service for Kenneth Goodemoot, 62, who died on the previous Sundav. Die Eagles’ memorial service was used 'lliis was followed by Pallor Carlson of Charlotte who brought a message 10 fho^e gathered. The Barnum Road farm of David and Marge Maklev was recently named a centen­ nial farm by the Historical Society of Michigan. This was first owned by Horace Cunis whose only daughter married I^on Barnum. A Barnum daughter married a Maklev, and thu< is came down through another generation to the current owners. Michigan now has its first bicentennial farm. are added lo the Each month ^el! to lhe centensesquicentennw] list " nial list. < lasMTS on the paraThe Tuesday n,or™njtjnle in August al bles will meet yet <>j■ Cju)rch. This class Central United Method*rfChu is led by Pastor ’. headed out Monday UU-Odessa (.re- ™ ^nd car collision What do new investors really need to know? ,r yon’re starli .. as an investor, you ,n«g it be leciifj overwhebned. After all, j( 'ccnis like then.t M> „„Kh to know. How . you gC| f handle on basic "7 ■lmC'" 'Os so thnt you're comfort- ^S'Shva, s«.b-he vehicle ear­ guldens fortunate enough> t<. • Ibe Red Cnisa Wood Mobikh.p tteZ ter of .Mr. and Mrs. noon to 5:45 p.m. Garbngcr oMhe Nashville area, vis,led ramoy Hastings and kike Odessa on the “^nd. The free movie at the Ionia theater Aug. is a view over British Columbia. Rutland wastes no time opting out of mute swan resolution Carr moved on to new business and minced no words in describing his disappointment in Staff Writer . having the solid waste oversight committee’s The Aug. 14 Rutland Charter Township county-wide recycling program “dropped on Board meeting began with comments from his board meeting, last minute." He intro­ eight residents and all seven board members duced a motion to table for discussion at the voicing support for opting out of the Barry County' Commissioners resolution regarding next township meeting and it passed. Snow offered apologies to the board for the lhe mute swan resolution population control. "errors and delays" and expressed the county Sara Schaefer, a biologist with the board ’ s gratitude for the townships’ patience. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, The township board moved on to old busi­ had provided to the board a packet explaining lhe resolution and five options each township ness which brought Mike Snyder lo his feet to can take to approve or disapprove. 'Those five express reservations about Walmart’s drive­ options include taking no action, removing way. He asked the township to look into how adult swans only, removing eggs and nests this entranceway and stoplight area could be only, removing adults as well as eggs and made safer, saying his wife had recently had a nests, or creating a new resolution that allows serious accident at the site. Snyder said for mute swan control that fils the township’s Walmart’s corporate office was informed on the matter, and he asked that the Joint goals. Jim Carr. Rutland Charter Tow nship super­ Planning Commission investigate ways to visor. asked attendees if anyone wished to improve lhe intersection and possibly look for speak in favor of the mute swan resolution, • grants to do so. In other business, the board: and no one accepted the offer. He then asked • Passed a resolution to authorize a special­ county commissioner Joyce Snow when lhe 60-day period started. She informed him of event permit for the Pennock Hospital and the date, Aug. 13. Carr then introduced a Barry County United Way mud run scheduled motion to opt out. The motion passed unani­ for .Sept. 15. • Appointed Sandy James as the tow nship’s mously, with nods of agreement from most of new fence viewer. the guests. by Constance Cheeseman • you can net a g<xxl gnp on the wi by becoming familiar • V, r ba'iQ concepts,sueh “,hesc: stocks ■- w,Kn >ou buy buvin.’. '“’'k-based investments, you are nen..n.nl"'"crship shares in companies. Thsow ? !'Pealti'>g. ifs a good idea to buy shares r <l"j'li,y companies and to hold these KeX inC,inCS’ 'Vh'<h W affCCl al1 8t0CksstocL nUnd’ ^ough. that when buying some o X? v ?u^n,eCS/0U W°n’1 'Ose «•» Ol y0Ur Investment. " hen you purchase bonds, you ^coming an "owner" - rather, you ‘ Jfo • monc> lo a company or n govern,a .Un,t Baning default, you can expect receive regu|ar jnlcreS( payments for as long as you own yOUr bond, and when it you can «pect to get your principal back. However, bond prices do rise and fall, typically moving jn t|le opposite direction of interest rates. So if you wanted to sell a bond % orv “ matures, and interest rates have recently risen, you may have to offer your bond at a price lower than its face value. l or the most part, stocks arc purchased for their growth potential (although many stocks do offer income, in the form of dividends), while bonds arc bought for the income stream provided by interest payments. Ideally, though, it is important to build a diversified portfolio containing stocks, bonds, certifi­ cates of deposit (CDs), government securities and other investments designed lo meet your goals and risk tolerances. Diversification is a strategy designed to help reduce the effects of market volatility on your portfolio; keep in mind, how ever, that diversification, by itself, can t guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board of Education Monday approved a resolution to recall 11 teachers and five paraprofessionals who had been laid off in June. Offers to teachers to take a voluntary severance package open up 11 position to be filled. Teachers who had been on lay-off notice and were called back during special meetings over the past month include Dale Grimes. Laurie Shipley, Vai Whaley. Beth Herington. Todd Kroes, Elisha Hatton. Alex Culben. Steve Miknis. Jen Delaphiano, Christine Kiel and Sandy Dancy. The others from the lay-off list may still opt for the voluntary severance pack­ age, sard Superintendent Paul Blacken. “The callbacks were done after collaborative meetings including the union leadership, admin­ istrators and board members as VSPs were turned in each week.” he said. "Thus far, we have had 11 take advantage of the VSP. with the deadline this Friday to let us know." The five paraprofessionals who were laid off in June and are set to return are Stacy Elkins, Angela Jeffreys. Misty Kapteyn. Michelle Rhoda and Patricia Week. Others on lay-off are scheduled to be called back next week after some union bumping takes place, he added. Paraprofessionals are considered Tier 1 teacher assistants, .some of which specialize in areas such as math, reading and English. They provide assistance to students with developmen­ tal challenges and special needs, often working one on one with students in these subjects. Blacken said he was elated that all laid-off staff members who did not accept the severance package or relocate to other jobs will be able to return for the 2013-14 school year 'Hie board also heard discussion on the return NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF GUN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicabili­ ty ol a five-year improvement project for Gun Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection &nq oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and con­ tingencies The hearing will be held al Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middfev.Je, M.ch gan 49333 on Thursday. September 26. 2013, at 6 30 p m PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Barry County Dram Commissioner located in 220 W. State Street in Hastings, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for tne purpose of assessing lhe cost of tho improvement project to benefiting prop­ erties. iOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that tho Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing immedi­ ately .ol!ow>ng tho aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto An owner of or parly with interest tn real prop­ er y to be assessed or his/her agent may appear In person to object to tho special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to tho time of the hea.mg. Written cbjea*ons may be filed with or mailed to the Gun Laku Improvement Board do Barry Count/ Dram Commissioner, 220 V/. Slate Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Notice is also given that tho owner of any real property within the Gun Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to sa.d rpeaaJ assessment uitnar in person or in writing, may. within thirty (30) days after tho confirmation of the spoaat assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tux Tribunal or oilier court ol competent jurisdiction Gun Lake Irnprovemer.: Board Barry and AHegan Counties. McFgan H’jiaiv. ^Unwind prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from 1the previous week. 33.77 ’1.46 Altfia Group 33.87 -.86 AT&T 40.91 -.47 BP PLC 27.02 -.59 CMS Energy Corp 38.66 -1.00 Coca-Cola Co 35.01 •1.60 Conagra 65.12 •1.83 Ealon 71.16 -.70 Family Dollar Stores 19 06 • *vu 02 Fifth Third Bancorp 56 60 -84 Flowserve CP 16.31 -.75 Ford Motor Co. 49 41 General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Scars Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores -300 34.82 -1.12 22.52 unchanged 62.60 •3.31 95.51 -.96 -8.53 119.10 •TA 28.55 -.73 -.58 41.59 -.14 5.75 -.21 21.44 -2.63 68.25 14.74 +.09 -3.64 73.23 +49.24 +1.56 -4.49 +14M $1,371.27 $23.02 15.002 581M Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE lock Doc a® ’ ' Correction Due to information provided to the Banner, Sandy Johnson was incorrectly identified in an Aug. 15 article on the Commission on Aging summer picnic. Delton Kellogg board recalls teachers by Constance Cheeseman • Risk versus Reward - All investments carry some type of risk: Stocks and bonds can decline in value, while investments such as CDs can lose purchasing power over time. One important thing lo keep in mind is that. generally, the greater the potential reward, the higher the risk. • Setting goals — As an investor, you need to set goals for your investment portfolio. such as providing resources for retirement or helping pay for your children’s college educa­ tions. • Knowing your own investment personali­ ty — Everyone has different investment per­ sonalities — some people can accept more risk in the hopes of greater rewards, while others are not comfortable with risk at all. Il’s essential that you know your investment per­ sonality when you begin investing, and throughout your years as an investor. • Investing is a long-term process -—It gener­ ally takes decades of patience, perseverance and good decisions for investors lo accumu­ late the substantial financial resources they’ll need for their long-term goals. By keeping these concepts in mind as your begin your journey through the investment world, y ou’ll be belter prepared for the tw ists and turns you’ll encounter along the way as you pursue your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones’ for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. of the daycare and preschool program initially endangered by federal sequester. Changes in the application process have reduced the number of children per class and lhe qualifying income per family, allowing the program to remain in place without using funds from the school’s budget, said Blacken. The program aims to cover lhe gap between the start of school in September and the beginning of Head Start in November. The program, operating within the school again this year, offers parents the option of on-site dajcarc for their children enrolled in the pre­ school program. The board was informed by the Athletic Director Mike Mohn of two revisions to the handbook. The revisions cited the heat index guidelines and an certification exam required to be taken by teachers and a one-time student acknowledgment form to be on file. This form acknowledges the awareness and support of policies in place to help prevent concussions occurring during ipons activities. hi other business, the board voted to hire a new- volleyball coach. Katlyn Marshall, and middle school B team volleyball coach Mark Nabozny. They also hired Sarah Mast and Stephanie Diller to share lhe fall games manag­ er position. The board voted to accept the resignation of a bus driver Terri Bourdo and physical education •'aclier Chris Furlong and approved a request to L«n„ic Hurt ns a new bus driver. lhe school board received accolades from l*>n Roberts. fonner h(K)| board member for suPPo«ing aS mtpn.ving the dis- W^hlcuc program . nc school board also discussed building updates with regard ... the two bond proposals ;1'’P™«1 in May tha “ «s $15 "’illion ,oward sLhool building hnnr, nts over the next two !0“ prot^rt d'-nn» school hours on school I'mperty Utifi,.,.- t .„viccs will be lim,lcd by school pQi: sUa’ flexibility given to •'•“■hers to moniX'- "'. ^e board reminded a,te"<1«s that ' “ .Leht onto school ne CV,Ce red h rights topri■’7 wd can b?" P^, bv school officials wan",, SCarvl’C whest by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Scientists have been hard at work in recent years combating a significant dis­ ease of wheat. Stem rust is caused by a group of nasty fungal organisms that can infect wheat plants and devastate yields. In some cases up lo 100 percent of the crop can be lost. ‘Dial’s a disaster for farmers, obviously, but it’s also potentially an enor­ mous problem for those of us who eat bread, holcakes and muffins, and who want to keep such foodstuffs in our diet. The battle between stem rust and agri­ cultural researchers isn’t new. Sometimes, the tide runs in one direction, sometimes in another. At lhe end of the last century , the advantage went to lhe fungus side. In Ethiopia and Uganda in 1998 and 1999. a new type of stem rust appeared. It’s known as "Ug99.” short for Uganda 1999. The new rust is able to grow on most strains of wheat raised the world around. Because wheal is so important to the human diet, Ug99 has been seen as an enormous threat to the world’s food supply. Luckily, Ug99 is apparently still limited in its occurrence to east Africa and possibly Iran. So far it has not spread to places such as Pakistan where it could devastate a food supply on which many millions of people depend. But time is ticking away, and the threat of Ug99 is very real. Fanners in the developed world can combat stem rusts by spray ing their crops with fungicides. But in the developing world, small fanners simply don’t have the economic resources to buy and apply fungicides. They arc at the mercy of stem rust and can lose their crops to its many fungal strains. To help farmers everywhere, ag researchers have been trying to give w heat genetically based resistance to slum rusts, including Ug99. If the plant itself could resist infection, lhe problem of Ug99 infec­ tion would be solved without the expense of sprays. I live surrounded by farmland and I appreciate all that fanners do. But it's also worth remembering that agricultural researches arc an imj>ortant pan of a pjc. lure that gives us an abundant food suppk even in the face of constantly evolving (|js. case threats. So let’s hear it for the pointyheaded researchers in labs, greenhouses and test plots every where. One ag researcher al Washington State University is Professor Tim Murray. Murray is a plant pathologist, which means he works to combat diseases in plants. Murray was kind enough recently lo talk to me about two articles published this sum­ mer in the journal Science about Ug99 and resistance to the disease conferred by two genes. Some 10.000 years ago. ancient farmers started to bring about what ultimately became modem bread wheat. Such wheat emerged from the cross-breeding of sever­ al wild grasses. The first big step was taken with the crossing of two genomes, or species of plants Then another cross-polli­ nation combining three genomes led to basic bread wheat as we know it today. "One of the techniques we have as researchers is to go back to wild relatives looking for useful genes," Murray said Two such usetul gcnes have now identified. Sr33 and Sr35 (the Sr stands for stem rust). And those genes have been put into vaneties of bread wheat via traditional crossing I ve written in the past about the value ol research that’s done by making collecting trips around the globe in search crop phnts. buch trips and the seed banks that house the resulting collections can be s o give researchers materials for crosses when they need it. lhe Sr33 gene gives wheat a relatively broad range of stem . 1L,auvu) exceiUnf r.. • . 1 resistance but not excellent resistance to Uv99 r effective resistance for UgW iXf v°'t able to other stem rusts S ” VU,"er’ bine Sr33 and Sr.lVin *S<:a'j:hci? ,o com’ said. “That’s not 3 °UC pIanl’” Murray eu'ttbii ring'Xh^^^^ one variety of wheat.- g lnl° and Ug99 retnainsT 'nUSI ** done* •w^UaX^, kTl,hrca, Bu,,hc •n such an imixin-.ni Pn,gtvss. And wheat supply, ifs ^ :‘rvn;l the worlds <’VDr'n^,r,'hrea,s,ikeU^ 8 10 realiZe <" I'riwet,,,, j f/anZ ? “ KeOl"g"' ("hiinn is „ u.r . ‘Ir,‘'‘"“versities. This �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 22. 2013 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local History In the Hastings Banner TURNING i BACK THE L PAGES <J3 Green Street had only 13 homes in 1863 The following column, written by the Banner editor and Green Street resident Marshall Cook, h </.v published in the Sept. 26. 1946. Banner. Local historian - anti Green Street resident - Esther Walton added to it when she ran the column in the April 24. 1986 Banner. Would you like a verbal picture of Green Street from Church Street west, in 1863? There were then only 13 homes standing on both sides of that thoroughfare west of Church Street There were 85 in 1946. and 91 in 1986. M.L. Cook lived on Green Street for 32 years after his family moved from Prairieville. He started in the village schools in September 1863. He said he walked that street each way, twice a day until he graduat­ ed. “I soon,*' recalled M.L. Cook, "knew who lived in each house and can recall just how the houses looked at that time. The home <901 W. Green) where 1 lived when I began school and for a few years after, was the farthest west on the north side of Green; and the house across the street from us was the farthest west on the south side of that street. I mention this lo show you that I had the opportunity to know Green Street thoroughly west of Church Street, when Hastings was a sprawl­ ing village of SOO people, whose only touch with lhe outside world was the daily stage from Battle Creek. “Our first home was just west of lhe bend in Green Street, where Guy Crook’s house now stands (617 W. Green). I had a frontage of 20 rods of Green, and extended to Market Street on the east. West of our house to Roy Fuller’s home (911 W. Green) was uncleared land - covered mostly with small, and a few­ large. oak trees. “Across the street from our first home here stood the frame dwelling of James Dunning (614 W. Green). He owned about 40 acres, extending from the Swcczey farm to Green Street. His land fronting on Green Street had The boyhood home of Matshall Cook, at 901 Green St., was the end of the village of Hastings in 1865 as far as most residents were concerned. been cleared. b )ivn pron, ll)c '“uses OI1 lhen, except hlIld c P m the hill back ol the <• iV>1< wood's, lt) d,'l8 to the Sweczey I""1 ., • I had Sc .kn°*n as •Dunning s iHy alive ">«= tree, in thee woods jnK „n<1 fa|| j " PWsenger pigeons, tn ll» P froin lhe .“Kir yearly migration I0. „..n. where they " <>l ■^.^^nVheimmensete.H you could havc seen r I ocks of lh bink- >OU ^e 'tinetnsthey h’>•>' they could become av<••°n the next u,. Markc( M ng?"05 Omen) reshfc. "»ney Sheldon, (505 Green ’"^corner of Washington £ ho(nc Sius, Wcs( of Sheldon s was m ' Wilham Henry Harrison H«th . These !?* °n ? kit block. The.two’ldc ,,f Green in th-d o lots nearest Market was vacan was a patch of . , Erubs. On the other half of that . JWo houses — the home of A.J- Bo* • “ker, at the comer of Green and W. Green) of that the home of Ini, Rusw|1 (328 Green) fronting on PM Sm.c| •The next block east. Park 10 Bnud contained only one house (3I7 w Grecn >• now on that site, the present house is a newer one) - usually u" Pled ~ a dilapidated, unpainted shack. often the target for stone hurled by the *‘,ds on their way to and from school. That shack laced Green Street. Only two other houses stood on that block then. The home of John Michael and family on the lot occupied by the Floyd Gaskill house (actual number not known) and the small home of lhc H7,r>’ Jones family, (301 S. Park) comer of Park and Center where the Tyden home now stands. “On the next block east, on the north side of Green, from Broadway to Church, there was only one house fronting on Green. That was lhe home of Aunt Beckey Goodyear, sister of Henry, William and J.S. Goodyear (exact location not known). “On the south side of Green, beginning at the home of James Dunning, were no houses between his home and Market Street, east of his home. “In the next block east, fronting Green, Market to Washington there were three homes. Fred McNair and his two sisters, both teachers, lived on the southeast comer of Market and Green (538 W. Green). Next east of McNairs was the home of William Jones, the village dentist (526). Next cast, fronting Green was the homc of the Ephraim Parsons family (518). There was lhen no house at the next comer. Washington and Green. “On the next block on the south side of Green, Washington lo Park there were no houses on the south side of Green. The state­ ly homes of William Hayford and Captain Israel S. Geer stood on the hill top on the south side of that block (Walnut St.), with their large pillars unC front porches facing Green. Each owned a half of lhe block, and their front yards extended from their homes to Green Street. "On the next block. Park to Broadway, fac­ ing Green, there were only two houses: the homc of Mason Allen and family at the corner of Green and Park (336 W. Green); and the residence of William Tinkler, near the comer of Broadway and Green (302 house now- at 320). Mr. Allen owned two lots, and Tinkler three fronting on Green Street. “The Tinkler home was about where Dr. Keller’s (302) house now stands. J.T. Lombard built the house where the Kellers live before he did, so he moved the Tinkler house to the west limit of the three lots, where it stands now (320). “In the next block east, on lhe south side of Green, Broadway to Church Street, there was only one house, the home of R.B. Wrightinan (206), hardware merchant, fronting on Green St. The Alvin Bailey home was al the comer of Walnut and Broadway, but he owned the vacant lots west of lhe Wrightman property. “Every one of the 13 houses I have located on the Green Street in 1863 was enclosed by a picket or board fence, to keep lhe roving cows of the village from molestering their gardens or shrubbery. Usually board fences separated lots from each other. Board side­ walks made of clear, white pine were on both sides of lhe street. “West of the Dunning farm, on the south KENDALL TOBIAS.....................Hastings 945-5016 TONY MOOREHEAD............. Assisting Auctioneer VINCENT VERDUIN................ Assisting Auctioneer * REAL ESTATE & * * ESTATE AUCTION '' FRIDAY, AUG. 23”D AT 3:00 P.M. •»<•••■'•’■' “•>! ’mSc! 10■n’0™»leLalte riflht 2 miles to s 17 Thornapp’e Lake Rd f9 4 r- real ESTATE: 4 bedroom fixer upper localon lots Horne has porch. 1st floor / J laundry, full basement, shed and J nice set- » ar u "t,ST SEEHOUSE: T0 AP1,?,Fhu:?., EClAT ’ 22nd e FTl T hl ’^ESTATE OPEN Aug. -inborn 4 6:30 p.m TERMS: JO/. "^refund­ able depositi <£y of wk- side of Green, was the farm of Fred McNair. Tlie land was cleared on that side of lhe street, to the Rutland town line (Cook Road). “West of the Cook house (911) on lhe north side of Green was cleared land, as far as the West Creek woods (now Fish Hatchery Park]. “Dr. Upjohn owned the 26 acres west of Cook’s, including the woods, when we came to Hastings. He sold it to Ike Hendershott who, a little later sold it to Chester and Richard Messer. “The Messers gave nearly half of the acreage to the state for the Tish hatchery’. They also gave the site for Pennock Hospital. They sold the acreage between Roy Fuller’s house (911) and the hospital ground to Margaret Bailey, who planned to give it lo the Catholic church as the site for an old people’s home, and her will provided considerable sum to endow it. *fbe church authorities, evidently did not desire to obligate themselves to build and maintain such a homc, so her estate sold the land to Pennock Hospital.” At this point in his article, M.L. Cook See GREEN STREET, pg. 14 This home, at the first bend in West Green Street on the north side, was the first home of Marshall Cook when his family moved to Hastings. PRAIRIEVILLE TQ^Y^SH1P■^L4^MIXG COaMMLSSLOS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. September 18. 2013, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 4.10 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance prohibiting lite filling or grading of land so as to discharge surface runoff onto abutting premises except as may be permitted by the Prairieville Township Zoning Administrator upon a determination that such ninotl will not have a material adverse impact upon the abutting premises. 2. fhe proposed amendment of Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a definition of “Wind Energy System”. —AUCTIONEERS— Rd K Goodyear home: The house known as the Goodyear home was built after other residents of the same block were fueding by way of putting up buildings that blocked the other’s view. Aft met. jKC’d phyw; GE/ng: ‘ marbles; doll dren's books: ca:d‘ j-,rpy toyy.ca< i’on beM& more! Jews';ptnba|ltj;.T.e; Me<b. P°> • P ub!f & chaiJs. beds; HOUSEHOLD: I TOOL5 & MISC.« Boat & v..::.d ..• dd.e.; pots & P<£-J™toob: bncoln welder; tiafef, fishing rqu.pmcnt: hand , (,..?• -.un bin HARRV 6 WILMA HcCdLLUM EXPECT SURPRISES! ESTATE Of HARRY — f—— Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer 1-969-945-5016 __ 3 The proposed amendment of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new Section 4.42 regulating wind energy systems. BIDS ACCEPTED FOR ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP EXCAVATION AND INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC Assyria Township Is requesting bids for the excavation and Installation of 10°0 gallon sep­ tic tank at 13119 M-66, Bellevue. Ml. Included in this bid should be 20 x 75 drain bed with center header and w/5 laterals. Pump, crush and fill two septic tanks P®r Barry-Eaton District Health Deparment requirements and permit. * Send bids to Assyria Township Supervisor 7415 Wolf Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021 by Friday, August 30, 2013 Questions may be directed to Supervisor, MikeTimmons at 269-963-3538. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at lhe Prairieville Township Hall located al 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable lime from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of public hear­ ing and may be further examined al the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or follow ing the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the mat­ ter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary' aids and services, cuch is signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con• l*nd it the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days’ n?fi -e to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil• rx' uds or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or i^phone number hsteJ below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION led DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 �Page 10 - Thursday. August 22. 2013 - The Hast ng* Banner CURTIS, continued from page 1 ships,. They were bulbed at school and got negative attention There’s no motivation for them to lie?’ Defense attorney David Dodge argued it comes down to the jury’s assessment of Chad Cunis. You heard about his reputation, and that reputation is so inconsistent with the charge^ that it is reason to doubt.” he said. He told jurors that Curtis’ onl) motivation to giving the massages was to help the stu­ dents, “There was no sexual moriv ation,” Dodge insisted In addition to the three student victims, two additional young women testified the), too, had been inappropriately touched by Curtis Elsworth said that, though the three did not file charges, they were called to testify to show a pattern of behavior by Curtis. AU three victims in the case were students between the ages of 13 and 16 al Lakewood " hen the incidents occurred. All three said the inappropriate touching happened in a seclud­ ed, w indow less training room when they were Chad Curtis alone with Curtis. Curtis' defense attorney called more than a dozen current and former students to testily for stretches and massaging her muscles. He about what they observed in the weight room. told investigators he helped massage sore None of them" said they saw anything they muscles and injury areas. Curtis said in the thought was suspicious, but admitted they taped interview that he felt he was doing w hat didn't know what happened in lhe isolated was beneficial to the student as a rchabbmg training room when Curtis took students athlete. there. The girl alleged Curtis massaged not only Dodge also called more than a halt dozen her legs, but also her buttocks and that his character wfitnesses who testified they believe hands went up to her underwear during the Curtis is a man of high morals and principles. massage. They described his reputation as being A massage therapist called to testify for the “impeccable,” and “flawless.” They said they defense, said it is common to massage the butt believed him to be honest and trustworthy “to a area when treating sore muscles in the legs, ‘T.’” hips and back. Jurors also heard lhe first interview with Elsworth said after one girl made police Curtis and Barry County Sheriff's Detective contact, others also related incidents. Jay Olejniczak. “The girls trusted him.” said Elsworth. “He “I'm hurl and confused,” he said in the was a professional athlete and a mentor to taped interview conducted at the school in April 2011. “I try to be helping kids and I’m them.” In his opening statements to lhe jury, sitting here talking to a couple of officers of Elsworth referred to the innocence of chil­ lhe law-. It’s a little bit of a shock.’’ He went on to tell detectives he was hurt by dren. “Kids go to school and expect to be safe. the allegations by lhe students — at least one They don’t expect to lx taken advantage of or of w hom he said he treated like a daughter. exploited,” Elsworth told the jury. "This trial “I’m really hurt to know she was uncom­ fortable and hurt to know she was uncomfort­ is about how the defendant betrayed their trust.” able enough to take this step.” Dodge told lhe seven female and eight He said he had no idea the girl was uncom­ fortable when he took her to the training room male jurors and jury alternates he believed there > .wt in the case. He said u;c ‘"J* f.oin overinflated incidents of practices. Hie first viCH,a tifiod flboul two inc,‘ dents that h ” r. her in the training nx>m on separP,>Cncd nS She admitted to ^polling cnheSden. initinlly. partially bcc?,’« she heli"‘ ( would never happen ~^^-^fnendSWi"’ , “I decided I - c I0 pretend like noth11 She^n^ 11 'vax a ,|C’ S,1C SJ1- • k . h,e admitted regularly **,n& Curt’5 ,n lhc ''eight room even1"aficr the incidents where U-foreT^ °ut *™d f,VC timCS 3 K scho<>l and during the summer months. She testing Curtis took her into the trainh‘ rrgcd hcr b nir exposed chest. bhe said Curtis apologized to her nnd told her he had an n * p nc shoulder and a dc™" on the other " He said something like it was wrong, but *'*as" 1 too wrong,"^hc testified. one atso said he told her it was lhe most ilarsM1*1 heCVcrbecn 10his"ifC - “Sim’ uar statement echoed by another witness. v. , u,.ldcr lhc impression that he was a .7™^ man, and I did look up to him a lot, she said, sec°nd incident involving the same teen happened Labor r>ny 2011 when the two ''ere again alone in the training room. During mis incident, Curtis allegedly again inappro­ priately touched and kissed her breast, among other things. She said the two eventually prayed togeth­ er about the incident — that he prayed for his family and for her and for himself to make sure something Hkc tjlnl ncvcr would happen again. But then, as she was leaving, she said ,™s |Cd hcrsomething that stunned her. ..,,e *lS l ’ Did > ou enjoy any of that?” When she said she did not, he told hcr it was good because then she would know what to do it a boy ever puts her in a similar situa­ tion. A second victim testified Tuesday. She, too, was an athlete. As a freshman, she injured her knee and Curtis offered to help her with some fitness exercises. After the workout, she told Curtis she was sore, especially her injured knee. He offered to message her legs and look her into the training room. She said Curtis started rubbing hcr knee. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Skydiver CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 injured at Hastings airport / or Sale Garage Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 ESTATE/GARAGE SALE: AUGUST 23rd-24lh 9am5pm 326 Orchard St., Delton. Tools, dishes, furniture, many years of accumulation. 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A skydiver jumped out of a plane Friday evening only to end up being rushed via hel­ icopter to an area hospital. The 40-year-old Lansing man was reportedly with four others on the plane out of lhe Hastings/Barry County Airport shortly after 6 p.m. and was the first to jump. Officials said the skydiver’s parachute opened and that he was in radio contact with instructors on the ground. According to information from Michigan State Police, the diver was told lo make sev­ eral turns, and then he began to spiral out of control, crashing to the ground. The man was taken to an area hospital by a helicopter. The extent of his injuries was not available, but officials said they did not believe the injuries were life threatening. Trial date set for alleged 1*96 shooter A trial date has reportedly sel for ,he man accused of sh<X a, Chicles along the 1-96 corridor in 201? The trial wil1 be ,n IX 2017" C0""ly Circuil C°Urt S“rtin8 ,an’ Raulic Casteel, 44 of Wixom, faces muX ,Oftrnorisn’- ^»u" "'i,h in‘Cnt '° Ik a| " o 'leI°ny firearm counts. aloneLfeil|y randomly sl,°' al vehlcles Uv Ah“ " Ingham. Oakland. (V, t :,nd xShi iwasee counties in year-X q!l 'One °f hi’ bullels 'T“ 4*' 'catch hJn !>" n'an wl,o h'| e 10 Scot AD u"Tlf’er in the ttl,rld SencsI-o«lervinr'"!d of Del'"" 1"°' "T door. Ifc L "r ’ bullcl hil h'’ dr,‘"’SfC * sl^il1'; ll"l> P"«on ,njU,ed "* 'hc then moved up hcr leg to the thigh and groin area with his hands under her Spandex shorts and near hcr underwear. When she lay on her sinmach. he messaged her buttocks. •*1 didn’t really know what to feci. I was scared. I wasn’t sure what happened.” she said. It happened again the next day when Curtis excused the girl out of gym class to take her to lhe training room. "I trusted Mr. Curtis." she testified. “I did­ n’t think he would do anything like that." A third victim testified Wednesday morn­ ing that Curtis also look her into the training room, even when she didn’t complain of any soreness or injury, and massaged her and rubbed hcr bare buttocks. Another time, he lifted her sports bra. exposing hcr breasts while he wrapped her ribs with an elastic bandage. "I was very uncomfortable with it. I didn’t know what to say at that point," the teen told the court. The teen admitted having a crush on Curtis, but said that’s as far as it ever went. She said anything else would be "gross.” “I just thought he was a good guy," she said. At least one male witness told jurors he thought Curtis did pay more attention to the third victim. He also testified that he never Driver pulled over, passenger arrested Hastings Police stopped a vehicle for having defective equipment shortly before I a.m. /\ug. 13. The slop ended up being much more than just a ticket for the offi­ cers. During their investigation they also discovered the passenger was in posses­ sion of marijuana. The 19-year-old Hastings passenger was Lxxiked in to the Barry County Jail. Earlier intruder found lying in middle of street A 39-year-old Hastings man with a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit was found passed out in xhe middle of a street. Hastings Police first received a report on the man after being called to the 700 block of South Washington Street at about 10:35 p.m. Aug. 17. A homeowner told police a very intoxicated man had been in the home and was then forcibly removed. Police officers went next door where a party was taking place and learned the identity of the man. About an hour later, officers found the same man lying in the middle of North Taffcc Drive in the 700 block. The man was arrested and given a portable breatha­ lyzer test revealing a blood alcohol content of .35 percent. The man was booked into the Barn’ County Jail for being a disorder­ ly person and for violating his probation, which prohibits him from consuming alco­ hol. Knife-throwing incident puts man in jail A 22-ycar-old Nashville man was arrest­ ed after allegedly throwing a knife at a 57year-old Nashville woman in her home. The alleged victim said the man was stay­ ing at her home on M-66 Highway and that he became angry after accusing the woman of stealing a video camera and his medica­ tions. The woman told police the man became very upset and threw the knife, which missed her but struck the wall behind hcr. Police went to the home and found the man who reportedly admitted throwing the knife, but said he was trying to kill a bee on the wall because hc was allergic to bees. The man was taken to the Barry County Jail pending assault charges. The incident was reported to police at aboutmidnightAug.il. Resident reports solar light missing A Hastings man reftorted his solar light was missing. He told police he was not sure when it was taken, but reported the missing item Aug. 13. He said the light sits on top of a pole that sticks up out of the water and is used to protect a water pump in Algonquin Lake. Byron Center man gets free lodging During a routine traffic stop for equip­ ment violations, Hastings Police discov- 1 m ,«a-cy even after tough workouts, received m.i . nol involved in the .Ttt<’1<”^oS''alsotestirled they had criminal co V wi|() Curtis when fC" Un‘^ X or tubbed lotion on them, he louche d jng on spnng break Onc Wi . Curtis family. Duong that V:,C I “’I 1 Chad Curtis jumped in bed time and was friends with Curtis’children. She said, at times. Curtts would also rub lotion on her in the weght mon..office and sometimes made hcr feel uncomfortable when he got too close to her while spotting hcr dur­ ing weightlifting. The other woman testified she too would baby-sit for the Curtis family as a teen. She said Curtis nibbed aloe on her sunburned legs, belly and chest. , • j , . .. She said Curtis later apologized and told her it was the closest hc had ever come to cheating on his wife. ..... Curtis is a former professional baseball player who. from 1992 through 2001, was a member of the California Angels, the Detroit Tigers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cleveland Indians, the New York Yankees and lhe Texas Rangers. cred the driver was operating on a sus­ pended driver’s license and had three out­ standing warrants for his arrest. The 20year-old Byron Center man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. The incident occurred around 1:11 a.m. Aug. 16. Thief leaves note of caution for owner An alleged thief left a note of caution for a car owner. The vehicle owner, a 55year-old man from Delton, told police Aug. 6 that he noticed five SI bills and some change were taken from his unlocked car while parked in his driveway. The apparent thief left a note of warning, placing a GPS device, a green bag and other miscellaneous items from inside the vehicle on the roof of the car. The hand­ written note said, “You should hide this belter!” Police arc still searching for the suspect. Tools taken from Banfield shed A power washer and air compressor were reported missing from a Delton man’s tool shop Aug. 15. The 66-year-old victim told police the shop is located on Banfield Road. The owner had been away for a while and when he returned discov­ ered the items missing. The shop had been locked while he was gone and there was reportedly no sign of forced entry. Suspects break in to vacant home A Nashville man reported a break-in at a vacant home on Cloverdale Road. Police were called to the property Aug. 10 at about 11 a.m. The owner said he didn’t believe anything was missing from the home, however, hc said the back door was kicked in. Burn-outs damage church parking lot Barry Counly Sheriff's deputies were d 1'j‘kc^e Bap,isl Churtl’ on Uldnks Road m Johnstown Township Aus 17. The parking lot was reportedly dam­ aged from one or more vehicles spinning tires and doing 'bum outs' in the lot Estmtated damage is SI.(XX) to the paved Men, full cart try fire escape, lose freedom A loss prevention officer it \v. i • Hastings called Bany Count Sh “re" deputies to investiLte .W> Shcnff s allegedly Hying u> ’U-'pects the store. The incid -n. l,ems from about 5:28 p.m Two ‘*currcii Aug. |Qat old man and a 35-X Battle Creek wer,nan« both front j"to the Ban, Comity b‘X’kcd teponedly Ityillc ,o > “‘j T'c men were [ms escape door with , lhc s ore 3 including .1 Lar ’. 4 full of items emblem, backpacks p'“J'cr- C3r PS'game.child^ ;il7,n‘1'>" ?taphics, Hre total estimated vJ?"'* k*ds Shoes a,,en'P^tostea1wasaVu?S.,hC,WO �Issues surrounding county-wide program get recycled at county board meeting bv ,)o“K Vllnderl.Ban A ecu,uywide ,e. v tW headed to reaii,, ' '"F Program appears l~* hkc the 'lh 11 :’PI’-.ntlv Count) Board of C ' S*-" *' ,o "■« Bam After more than ?K , then a two-month neri i 7”hs °r s“'dy and ■"Hu-dto the -hsioncrs time to inf/x, * 0 allow commisconstituenuo^’^^-hwtth their lin can cover lid of total -■P * * “'nc tt ilhi" 11 conimittee-of-the .re|ct,,on aI <he hoard's Instead, the solid t ~ commission^ b;*X °£™8ht committee k ,o draw up a 1 pn,m Pn?P°saI ~ "dl meet Sept 13 tn S5“?ncrs ,n a joint planning session ground. tionatnexr lucHia>' lor rccommendathc snti i .. S* board meeting was Plan i • w m U* overs’”h( eommittee’s June 18 ’ ”. * s c as authorization to contract for a count1™0 co°rdinator from the county s sold waste fund nnd new revenue 1 ^CC|S ^n>,n the Proposed program. Under the committee’s plan, county house­ holds would be assessed a $15 annual recy­ c ,r|g fee through their waste haulers lo meet the estimated $ 18().(XX) annual cost of the countvw Pcr‘h°usehold fee is based on a i-.OOO-resident county wide population excluding the city of Hastings and the villaee of Middleville, which have their own recy­ cling programs. The funding level and means of collecting it provided the greatest resistance from com­ missioners. many of whom mentioned their meetings with local constituents. Promoting a green county shouldn’t require us to take green out of wallets," said Commissioner Ben Geiger, who added that he didn l find much support for lhe plan in his constituent townships. "If the county board rejects this proposal. 1 hope we can find a plan that works better for all lhe county residents. * This will be the question; ‘If the county board rejects this proposal, can we find a p an that works better for all county residents. . Reacting lo that question, solid waste over sight committee member Eric Pessell drew his hnc in the sand. .. “The answer is ‘No.”’ retorted Pessc • "You won’t get a recycling program if you don’t pay for it; you’re going lo have to fund it. If you show me a program of recycling for free. I say ‘God bless, sign up.’ "Promoting a green county shouldn’t require us to take green out of wal­ lets. If the county board rejects this proposal, I hope we can find a plan that works better for all the county residents. Commissioner Ben Geiger “We’ve spent since 2004 talking about recycling ... I’m not going to work anymore on this." Frank Fiala. chair of lhe solid waste over­ sight committee, continued to work, however, from his guest chair in front of commission­ ers. "There’s a lot of ignorance about recycling and how to get started," said Fiala in address­ ing llic hiring of a part-time recycling coordi­ nator. "That’s why it’s essential to get some­ body on hoard to mainstream this. Your responsibility is to look at it and suggest ways to make it better. Our plan is limited, it’s to start small and lo build on it." ITiough in agreement with many parts of the plan. Commissioner Jon Smelker ques- DROWNING, continued from page 1 Hastings High School Cross Country team members (from left) Alex Beauchamp, Ronnie Collins and Jake Miller tried to rescue a swimmer who drowned in Lake Michigan near Glen Arbor. “ Hie emergency personnel took over from Miller said the man was bobbing up and down until just seconds before they reached lhe nurse, and they worked on him for proba­ bly 45 minutes right there on lhe bench. him. I hat s when wc knew it wasn’t going well,” "He went under when wc were almost there,” he said. "The guy from Itasr he said. Sieve Collins said they later learned the Kentwood went down and brought him up. "He was only underwater a few seconds victim was a 24-y car-old Detroit resident who *hen they brought him up.” said Hastings was staying at Homestead Resort and had decided lo go for a iun along the beach. Coach Steve Collins. According to the Traverse City Record­ Coach Collins said the man went under *3ter about 200 meters from shore’, and as the Eagle, the medical examiner determined thatboys brought him in. a bystander brought out the man drowned by inhaling water, nnd the w inner tube lo help gel (he man across the emergency management director for Ixclanziu County said that winds were low rocks. ‘ that day and there were no riptide warnings. “That’s about the time I got lhere‘”,^1 “I’m proud of all the kids.” said Steve CQ*ch. “Another bystander started C I« an Collins. ‘Everybody did the right thing. The ^‘’h-to-ntouih. We took a pulse and 1 went boy s went into help. Trista was on lhe phone u' get the defibrillator. When I got back, a and Jacob ran to gel an adult Emergency chapcronc for another school, who also Jp services was there in 15 minutes, and I think pened to be a nurse, had taken over the • it went as well as it could havc for the guy hooked up the defibrillator unit ’’ under the circumstances. I am proud of diem As the camp director ushered the kids a­ U> ‘I* camp. Steve Collins said he 1,11 all." '•’cos of approaching emergency vehic cs. •■You won't gel a/Hryou7nro9rarn it you don't pa/,oru’6 9oln9 to havetofundit । y°“ showmea a program of recy^nree. I say'God bless, sign up. ■ Eric Pe<^aii Solid Waste Oversight Commlt1ea lioned its fairness. "I like elements °J the plan — off Smelker, who "P^faappreci. ation for his own “biX" to mandate that some y who has curbside service and recycling * 1 *en * *charge * * them mo ($15 annual fee for the overall p|an)> f do that.” . Committee member Joanne Barnard con­ ceded that as an issue of faints and as “something to be discussed. ‘ and « But that point. an^ur‘^ * inter onc when Prairieville Township Clerk Ted DeVries reported on the success of that townshin’s recycling bin. Geiger questioned the effects of "opt-outs" by townships that are satisfied with their own programs or by residents already receiving curbside service. "That changes the structure of your whole program,” said Geiger, referring to the 12,000-population number used by RaJa tQ extrapolate cost coverage. Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg expressed a larger issue of political role for his objection to the proposal. "We all have varying degrees of philoso­ phy," said Stolsonburg. “Everyone should recycle, but it’s not my job to tell them they have to recycle. I’m too much of a Libertarian, I guess, to force people to pay for something that should be their decision." As discussion produced further conjecture. Fiala suggested the wisdom of a joint meeting between the committee and the board to dis­ cuss ureas of agreement and difference. "It’s not a perfect product,” conceded Fiala of the proposal, "but lhe concept of getting a program out there and improving on it each year is important. If we can peel the onion back a bit more, check our hold cards, and determine what might be reasonable, it would be good." Commissioners expressed their apprecia­ tion to the committee members for their work and passion to establish a recycling program. “I know it may narrccm lik’d* it, but we truly do appreciate your work." concluded Stolsonburg. The joint session of the board and the com­ mittee will be at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13. In other business, the board: • Recommended at next week’s board meeting either the approval of a transfer of administrative funding of substance abuse dis­ order funds from a current administrative enti­ ty, the Kalamazoo Coordinating Agency, to the newly formed Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health entity. Because one county in the seven-county consortium has approved minor changes in lhe entity agreement, Barry’ County has the right to accept either the origi­ nal agreement dr the newly drawn agreement with changes. Tuesday’s action allows for dis­ cussion at the official meeting next week and a decision of cither of the two plans. • Deferred discussion of a salary increase for Ines Straube, deputy trial court administrator, to a scheduled budget workshop Aug. 28. • Recommended approval at next week’s official board meeting of a $145,095 amend­ ment to the child care fund budget to cover additional and unexpected placements of court subjects caused by lhe increased num­ ber of placements and by the costs of some placements, including court-ordered sub­ stance abuse nnd mental health placements at out-of-county facilities. • Deferred for discussion at its Aug. 28 budget workshop a proposal to terminate the prosecutor’s office contracts under the stale’s 1V-D program dealing with child custody and neglect issues and to enter into a combined contract with the Friend of the Court office. Extensive discussion regarding the need for and the wisdom of making such a move involved enhanced opportunities for service to each office, though al an increased cost for ‘be employment of an attorney or court clerk. The board will have its official meeting Tuesday, Aug. 26, in its chambers at the coun­ ty courthouse, 220 W. State St., beginning al 9 a.m. Thn Haslinga Banner - Thursday, August 22. 2013 - Pago 11 State News Roundup Resources available to help navigate new health insurance U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Aug. 15 up lo an anticipated $2.5 million in awards to Michigan Navigators. These Navigators will serve as an in-person resource for Americans who want additional assistance in shopping for and enrolling in plans in lhe Health Insurance Marketplace beginning this fall. In total, HHS awarded $67 million in grant awards to 105 Navigators in federally facili­ tated and stale partnership marketplaces. The same day, ILS recognized more than 100 national organizations and businesses that have volunteered to help Americans learn about health care coverage available in the Marketplace. “Navigators will be among the many resources available to help Michigan con­ sumers understand their coverage options in the marketplace." said Sebelius. "A network of volunteers on lhe ground in every stale — health care providers, business leadens, faith leaders, community groups, advocates, and local elected officials — can help spread the word and encourage their neighbors to get enrolled.” Consumers can leant about and enroll in coverage later this fall through lhe website www.HeallhCarc.gov. HHS launched a 24hours-a-day consumer call center ready to answer questions in 150 languages. More than 1,200 community health centeis across the country arc preparing to help enroll unin­ sured Americans in coverage, and a partner­ ship with the Institute of Museum and Library Services will help trusted local libraries be a resource for consumers who want informa­ tion on their options. In addition, HHS has begun training other in person assistance per­ sonnel, such as agents and brokers and certi­ fied application counselors. Navigators arc trained to provide unbiased information and will be required lo adhere to strict security and privacy standards - includ­ ing how to safeguard consumer’s personal information. They'll Ke' required lolroHipIehf 20 to 30 hours of training to be certified, will take additional training throughout the year, and will renew their certification yearly. For more information, visit http://marketplace.cms.gov. Cadillac-area girl attacked by black bear ulation of 8,000 to 10,(XX) bears with 90 per­ cent of the population in die Upper Peninsula. There is an established bear population in the area of Wexford County where Thursday’s attack occurred, said Golder. Black bears arc generally fearful of humans and will usually leave if they become aware that people are present. Bear attacks on humans are highly unusual, he said, and in most cases occur because a sow is protecting her cubs. However, there is no evidence that cubs were present where die attack occurred. For additional information on living with bears, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/bcar. Amtrak begins ‘Quiet Car' service Amtrak now has a designated Quiet Car on weekday Wolverine Service trains between Chicago and Michigan. The Michigan Department of Transportation supports this service enhancement in response to its popu­ larity on other routes elsewhere in the Amtrak national network. “In today’s business world, being connect­ ed and able to work from an Amtrak train is an advantage. Amtrak understands this, and so we welcome cell phone and computer use on board our trains.” said Amtrak Central Division General Superintendent Tom Connolly. “But it is clear there is also a mar­ ket for peace and quiet, so it is also an advan­ tage for us to provide a railcar each weekday on Wolverine Service trains where travelers can unplug." Many passengers have said they use the train trip to unwind, read or catch up on their sleep, said Connolly. "They can’t do that as well when the rest of the car is buzzing and ringing with calls home and to the office," he said. While riding in lhe Quiet Cars, passengers are asked to refrain from using cell phones, noisy computer programs or engaging in loud conversation. The Quiet Car on Wolverine trains will be at the opposite end of lhe train from lhe cafe car, which will also reduce sound volumes, said Connolly. The only other corridor in the Amtrak Chicago Hub twith Qdict Car service is the Hiawatha Service between Chicago and Milwaukee. For more information, visit www.Amtrak.com. Shiawassee County man sentenced in large poaching case In one of the larger poaching cases in recent Michigan history, a Shiawassee A black bear killed by conservation offi­ County man has been sentenced under a plea cers near Cadillac Sunday will to tested to agreement and will pay the State of Michigan determine if it was the same animal that $75,000 in restitution and have his hunting attacked a 12-ycar-old girl Thursday. Aug. 15. privileges revoked for the remainder of this The bear was killed about two miles from year and the next three years. Brian Birchmeier. 51. of Owosso Township the area of a bear attack on Abby Wethercll in Haring Township, Wexford County. It is was sentenced Aug. 12 in 66th District Court uncertain whether the bear killed Sunday is in Shiawassee County. He had been facing the same bear involved in Thursday s attack, 125 misdemeanor charges related to poaching said Ed Golder in a press release issued deer and turkey. In October 2012, DNR con­ servation officers found Birchmeier to be in Sunday. The bear’s carcass has been sent to the illegal possession of parts of more than JOO DNR Wildlife Disease Laboratory in Lansing animals, including deer and turkey. Birchmeier originally was charged with for DNA and disease testing. The animal will 115 counts of taking or possessing a deer over be checked against fur and other DNA.sam­ ples lifted from Wethcrell’s clothing and from the legal limit, one count of taking a deer the area of Thursday’s attack. The DNR will w'ithout a license, seven counts of taking a continue to keep bear traps in the area of the turkey without a permit and two counts of attack and will monitor bear activity m the illegal baiting. A DNR conservation officer called to * Wethercll was returning from a cabin down Birchmeier’s home in early October 2012 on a two-track road shortly after? p.m. Thursday a tip from lhe Shiawassee County Sheriff’s when she caught sight of a bear. She began to Department. The officer found numerous sets run in hopes of reaching nearby homes The of antlers at Birchmeier’s home, as well as bear attacked and clawed her. Welhcrells^ illegal bait piles. More than 170 antlers, as able to get to her feet and ran again. The bear well as shoulder mounts, crossbows and caught up With her and attacked a seertnd turkey beards were seized. Based on a review of licenses purchased by time She shouted for help and a neighbor Birchmeier, and an absence of hunting records heard her and ran to her aid calling her name. prior to 1982. lhe number of deer parts alone that Birchmeier illegally possessed was esti­ mated al well over 100. lhe investigation and ss “ a subsequent interview with the suspect indi­ cated the illegal taking of turkeys, as well. ^Michigan haXesttmared black bear poplhe DNR Report All Poaching hotline is 800-292-7800. Sec us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 photo processing, business cards, invitations and ell your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy_. north of Hastings city limits �Page 12 — Thursday. August 22, 2013 - Th© Hastings Banner Portland man killed after tram hits car Bystanders keep tire from spreading A 20-ye.<r old Portland man was killed uhen his car was hit by «< CSX freight train in Lake Odessa Monday night. Michael Cole was pronounced dead at the scene. Die accident occurred shortly after 8 p m. at the train crossing on Jordan Lake Avenue. Lakewood Youth Football players were practicing on a field just south of the track and witnessed the incident. Woodland Township Fire Department Chief Kevin Stowell, a coach for the league, said he didn’t see the train hit the car, but turned at the sound and miw the car being pushed down the track. Stowell, along with *evcrnl other coaches and parents, including two nurses, headed to the site w here they found the engine compart- |;ulsl.cre from.he tram » they attempted to , complctcly. but conwcre unable to put 1 |hc |nun was tained it cnbou?h’S^t they were able to moxed back about j u remove the driver from the car. n sponsise. thc Odessa Within a few minuu - ’ arTjvc(J CTR or dw drivTwho -s Infer and began Crn on ^ecordfng^o information from the as.’ssass®? red sicnals at the crossingTlwre am no safety crossmg arms a. .he mThe train was reportedly caslbound and pushed the car several hundred fee. down .he track before stopping, at which time the car burst into flames. . Gayle and Richard Peacock, who live just BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4:2 V: KJ 10 97432 ♦;9642 WEST EAST ♦: 9 8 7 6 5 ♦: Q 10 V:Q6 ♦: K 8 5 ♦: QJ 10 7 ♦:K9 72 SOUTH: l:AK J4 3 V: A8 5 ♦: A3 ♦:A10 5 Dealer: West Vulnerable: Both Lead: North East South 4V Pass Pass 7NT Pass West Pass Pass Every bridge player remembers the bid-and-made 7NT contracts. It is like hitting a grand slam homc run. or scoring a hole-in-onc in golf. While a rarity in all fields, it does Indeed happen from time to time in baseball, in golf, and in bridge as well. Today’s hand offers a glimpse of the thrill of bidding and making a seven no trump contract. Cover the East/West cards to see if you can figure out how it was done in a recent online tournament After a pass by dealer West, North, with eight hearts and not much more, preempted with a 4tF bid. East passed, and South began a short huddle to determine the best contract for the North'South pair. Knowing that there were eleven hearts between them. South’s first thought went to a trump suit in hearts, but upon further reflection, with all suits stopped. South bold­ ly bid 7NT. All passed, and the contract was set. West led the Q4, the top of a sequence, and it was as good a lead as any. South surveyed the dummy with all of those hearts, a void in clubs, a singleton in spades, and some trouble­ some diamonds, especially given the lead from West. Thanking partner first was always a given. The plan began next with South counting lhe number of winners in both hands since it was a no trump contract. Needing all thirteen tricks, South counted twelve tricks immedi­ ately: Eight heart tricks, two spade tricks, one diamond trick, and one club trick. Where would the thirteenth trick come from? With his plan in place. South won the opening lead with the Af in his hand. A small heart to lhe KV on the board came next with West showing no hearts. A small heart from the dummy back lo the AV in the South hand captured the QV from East. So much for trump. South began the spade suit next, leading the A4, and all followed, although South did note that East played the 104 on the first trick. Confidently, South plunked down the K4, and while West followed suit, and South discarded a diamond from lhe board, it was the Q4 that fell from the East hand. Homc free, South led the J4 discarding yet another diamond from lhe board, and East showed out of spades. The A^ from lhe South hand made the last dia­ mond go away, and South claimed the remaining tricks with nothing but trump left on the board. Thirteen tricks in, bid and made, for a Grand Slam in No Trump. A score of 2220 resulted in a lop board for the North/South team as other pairs elected to play in hearts for their slam choices. How often does a Grand Slam, especially in no trump, show up in a friendly social bridge game or in a competitive bridge tournament? 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by George Hon,'at and Mary- Horvat ak/a Marylynn Horvatt, Husband and Wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage .Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. oba America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated the 25th day of May, 2007 and recorded in the att,ee of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of June, 2007 in Document «1181324 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is c'aimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three A 99/100 (5306.383 99), and no suit or proceed ng at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Nov/, therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of tho State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of September, 2013 at 1 00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to tho highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount duo, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.000 io per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All tnat certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manu­ factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township 0! Assyria. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as fellows, to wit: The East 1/2 of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 and tho East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 7 West Easement Description- Subject to a 20 loot wide easement for ingress, ogress and public utilities, lying 10.00 feet on either side of centerline, which is described as follows- Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence North 88 degrees 52 minutes 34 seconds East along the centerline of WarwiRoad 427.00loot,otbo’piac. of said Centerline desenpbon; thence North Ot degrees 07 minutes 26 seconds West 33? 32 thence North 56 degrees 07 minutes 52 seconds West 81 48 feet; thence North 81 degrees 34 m.m uios 31 seconds W..S! 54 55 (co,. Ihenco North37 degrees ^6 minutes 22 seconds West 33-05 feet hence North CO degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds West 412 94 feet, thence Nortn 11 degrees 49 m:m utos 54 seconds East 139.73 lent; thence North 13 degrees 44 m.nutos 25 seconds West 76 M fee? thence North 00 degrees 47 minutedk, 2 ’ East 280.47 feet thence North utes 13 seconds West 396.79 feet' tn^nSj Nnnh nV degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds thence North 08 degrees 36 rnrnut^ ’u7/? ’ West 202.05 feet: thence NorthM6 ieg^s2^0^5 utes 44 seconds East 332 14 foot tr>«nC “Ski n' n’ degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds WeJ ro?™? thence Nortn 29 degrees 33 • *»conds (n’m e,e ’ West 113 67 feet; thence North 00 °2 r?inules onds 54 rn nutes West 73 17 fC(.t \43 SeC’ degrees 30 seconds 20 mnutes(S’ -rs0.™.13 the place of end ng of d centorhnn 34 ee t0 (6) months immediately followinq tho Pv r‘n.9 ,ho S:X erty may bo redeemed* the >'°Pthe profx?rty is determ.ned to |M 2^eventtbat suani to MCt A 6OO3241-, ab‘,n‘lonod purrcde- -.i--(!-v?;„p,'opeily W be Puisu nt to MCI ‘ k’ ,0,!°Win9 the will be held resren. b:.-13 .. . 'n°n9agor(s) property at lhe loroclosure u’^or m m’0 buys holder for damaging the ‘no,19a9« redemption period. If theduring mo reason, the Purchaser at tnn . fr ,■ ^‘du for any only to a return o! thv depositbo shall have no further rorL/ Purchaser Mortgagee or the Mo.-mtVCn.. iQ, a9«'nst tho 08/22/2013 Ghkh Fee " n°^noy Dilt^ FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.O l,LC Mor’9agee Smwrt lie 888 W Ehg irivr?yeOr GfOen Ml 48084 248.362-2600 GTSo t-k.?^ 800 T“>y. (09-22)109-1 ?) 'r n?’IA HorvatGeo �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 22. 2013 — Pago 13 , •* W# •F YOU ARE Now . A SynoP9’®, MORTGAGE SAI P lhe conditions of T * De,aull has been "ST m“ Chase Bank. 502- hc!d by JPMorgan ro ‘sc’amod to be n?.?n by assi9nment. sum of Thirty-Fivu Thou^nn i da,° ho,eof lho Eight and 95n0Q n^and S<*on Hundred Fiftyn'X’k479^"--"'435'758 ’’5’ ,nc,ua'"9 Sage and the statute m Ju/?nlained in sa'd mortvioed. notice is hereby chucas<} brade and probo foreclosed by a sateo* teJhat Gaid fnort9a9e w.U or some part o’them -rt°n^^aged prerrrses, County Circuit Courth™.?^,!CLJVonduo Qt ,ho Barry Barry Countv M ** * n Hastings. Michigan m BER 19 2013. 9an a’ 1 00 PM on SEPTEMBarry. Bar^Counn/^M0^?1^ ln ,he TownshiP of as y. carry County. Mich-gan. and are described Milh^an Parcel C°Unty QarrY’ S,a’e ol Sect-on 28. T^n center of North 89 deorX ivOrth' Rango 9 West; thence and West 1/4 lino nZ Wci>t 8!on9 ’ho East 726.M fco’ “,d S°C"O" 28. a distance ol and South i/a Para,iel with the North bealnrrnL- .V4 e~5 00 toot to tho true place of ^d sSr S°a“th P*3"81 Wlth ^’d North deqr^sTym n ’^uS2'50 fe«* ’bonce North 89 82 sTfn2t ,0S,03'75,88,; toence North EasYvS 75 217? ?K0Uth. 89 degrocs 37 minutes ’75« ?e 10 ,he p,ace of beginning. Parcel 2 A parce. of land to the Southwest 1/4 of Sect.on Sclmmn R3n9° 9 W®Sl dCSChbed SVrXvETl01 a ,n ,he ccn,er 01 Highway £en e Sec,,on 28: ’bonce West 1 1/2 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East 11 1/2 rods, thence North 10 rods to the place of beginning, excepting commencing at a point that is m the center of Highway 55 1/2 rods West of Iho center of said Section 28; thence East In center of Highway 5 rods 3 1/2 feel; thence South 10 rods; tftenco West 5 rods; thence North 10 rods to place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from tno date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in wh-.ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from thc date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that ovent. your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sale, plus Interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo held responstbte lo lhe person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for damage lo the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights Dated: August 22. 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-011812 (08-22)(09-12) TTMCX9 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In tho Matter of Tho Earl E Frost and Dons l Frost Revocable Living Trust Dale of Birth. November 3. 1925 • Dons Frost. TO ALL CREDITORS. . NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent, Dons L. Frost, surviving Grantor, died July 27, 2013. leav­ ing tho above Trust entitled The Earl E Frost and Doris L. Frost Revocable Living Trust” in full force and effect Cred tors of tec decedent of ogamst tho Trust are notified that all claims against the dece­ dent or trust will be fotever barred unless presented to Jerry E Frost and Sandra K. Waters within 4 months after tho date of pubhcat.on of this notice. Date: August 19. 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-1921 Sandra K. Waters Jerry E. Frost 435 Scribner Street, ApL 4 6081 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 490-16 Dolton. Ml 49046 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-7-2013 David A Orszula, prop­ erty owner Location: 525 Bay Drive on Jordan Lake in Section 4 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to construct a14 x 24 ft carport with a setback of 12 5 ft from the road right of way (tho minimum Is 20 ft) tn the RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning distnet. Also request­ ing a variance to have a total lot coverage of 1898 square feet (38"-’). which exceeds the maximum allowable square footage of 1481 square feet (30%) In the RL zoning district. MEETINGDATE: September 9. 2013 BME: 7:00 PM ELACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Bu'idmg at 206 West Court Street. Hastings Ml Site Inspection ol the above described property will be completed by tho Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned Fme and place. Any wntten response may be mailed to tho address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmanus(£barrycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street Hastings Ml 49058 during the hours of 8am to 5pm (closed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday - Friday. Please ca'I the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for tho hearing impaired and aud*o tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meoting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals wiin disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings Ml 49058.(269)945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis. Barry County Clerk ttsbomo Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sak? THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MIUTARY DUTY. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ TARY DUTY ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded dered at salo, plus Interest. by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in damages, if any. shall be limited solely to lhe the conditions of a mortgage made by Phihp W. return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Gabbard, a single man. original mortgagor(s), to interest. Household Finance Corp III, Mortgagee, dated MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in October 25, 2004, and recorded on October 29, the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. 2004 in instrument 1136380. in Barry county Wmebrenner and Karon Joan Winebrennor and the records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is Trustees of the James R. Wmebrenner Trust, origi­ claimed to be due at the dale hereof tho sum of One nal mortgagor(s). to Union Bank. Mortgagee, dated Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen May 10, 2005, and recorded on May 23. 2005 in and 40/100 Dollars ($159,415.40). instrument 1146891, in Barry county records, Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ . M-chigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be gage and tne statute in such case made and pro­ due at lhe date hereof tho sum of Thirty-Eight vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 10/100 be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, Dollars ($38,996.18). or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ 1:00 PM, on September 12, 2013. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Tho or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place South 205.00 feel of the West 240.00 feet of all that of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at part of Iho West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 lying 1.00 PM. on September 5, 2013. Easterly of the highway centerline, except the Said premises are situated in Township ol northerly 25 acres, said parcel being situated in Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are section 34. Town 1 North, Range 9 west. Barry described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer Township, Michigan, except that part of deed to of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, consumers Power Company in Liber 308, on Page Range 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County: 106 . Michigan, thence South 275 feet from a place of The redemption period shall be 6 months from beginning, thence East 386.5 feet, thence South the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ 168 feet, thence West 386.5 feel, thence North 168 doned in accordance With MCLA 600.3241a. in feet lo tho place of beginning. which case tne redemption period shall be 30 days The redemption period shall be 6 months from from lhe date of such sale. tho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ Il the property is sold at foreclosure sale under doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days pursuant io FZCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held from lhe date of such sale. tespcns.bte lo the person who buys the properly al If the properly is sold at foreclosure sale under the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Chapter 32 ol the Rcv.sed Jud:cature Act of 1961. ho’der for damaging the property during the pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held redemption penod. responsible to the person who buys lhe property at Dated August 15, 2013 the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Por more information, please call: holder lor damaging lhe properly during the PC H (248) 593-1300 redemption period. Trott & Trott, P.C Dated: August 8, 2013 Attorneys For Servicer For more information, please call. FC J (248) 593-1311 31440 Nortlrwesfern Hwy Slo 200 Farmington H.lis. Michigan 48334-5422 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer *428604F01 r;&x,.’ >» 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 to6-15)(09-05) Farmington H.lls, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #411564FO4 (0808)(08-29) z,:<a0M Soe us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 HWY - "»rth HaS,"”S C',y """,S Meeting called to at' Pledge and roll call esenl Seven board memD« 7 guests attended Muto Swans Comm. Sow Waste Overs’^ Sept. 10th meeting u” Flag Pole •nstalM’O* warrants Approved payment o Motion to adjourn 9-u • „ . HiKpcctlully _ «nnai.k Attested to by J n. BroM> - Supervlsw Notice Of Mort^9c%FLOLECTnUre Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN i WE OBTAIN WILL B^SED FOR TRAt Pu£N POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR| oFF1CE THE NUMBER BELOW "ARE ,N ATTN PURCHASERS: This saie rescinded by the foroclosing mortgagee ln that event, your domoges, “JY. shall be limitcd solely to thc return of*^ld amount tendoted nt sale. P us Intereat. MORTGAGE SALE been made in the conditions of a mortga9® ™do by Wyan Ho!cs a single man. original Mortgage Electronic Registration System,. lnC, Mortgagee dated June 22, 2007. and recorded on july 29 in instrument 1182465. a by said Mortgagee lo BANK O ZERica. n.A. as assignee as documentoo oy an assignment in Barry county records. ^'ch'gan- °n *hich mortgage there is claimed to be due < t the date hereof lhe sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Rv0 Hundfed Fourteen and 40'100 Dol an, U96.514.4O). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in sucn case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereb/ given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale o’ tno mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of hold.ng tho circuit court within Barry County at 1 ;00 PM, on August 29, 2013. Said promises are situated in Village of Freeport Barry County. M.chigan. and are described as Lot 8. Block 2, Village of Freeport, accord.ng to tho recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, Pago 22 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determ ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the rodemption penod shall be 30 days from the dato ol such sale. If the property is sold al foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud.cature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated- August 1, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File #427922F01 (08-01 )(08-22) 775 nw? ........................ SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by ALI­ CIA ENGELSMA. A SINGLE WOMAN, to HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1996, and recorded on July 11, 1996. in Liber 666. on Page 342, and re­ recorded on August 1, 1996 in Liber 668, on Pago 328, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHI­ GAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as ass;gned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dato hereof tho sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Nino Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Seven Cents ($38.953 07), including Interest al 7.100% por annum. Under the power of salo con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prom:ses, or some part of them, at public venue, At tho East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on September 5. 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and aro described as LOT 38 OF SUPERVISOR’S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 74. THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL I / 4 OF SECTION 2, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS' COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 38 OF THE SUPERVISOR'S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE. AS SAID PLAT IS RECORDED IN UBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 74. FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH ALONG THE easterly side of said lot 38 to the NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 38, THENCE EAST 55.25 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 97.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT DIRECT­ LY EAST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST 55 25 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 38 OF SUPERVISOR'S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE. The redempbon peri­ od shall be 6 months front the date of such salo unless determined abandoned in accordance with ,948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod sfiall be 30 days from the date of SUCh satfi I1 ’he above referenced property is s0',d al a foru. c,osur« sale under Cnap’ef 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, iho borrow­ er will bo treld responsible Person who buys ’he property at the rnodgaO0 foreclosure sale or to ’bo mortgage holder for damaging th0 pfoperty duf. *n9 ’he redemption pef'Od MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagec/AcS1gn(Hj Schnextennan & Shotman. PC. 23938 Research Dnve Suite 3qq Farmington HiHs, mi 48335 USBW 00056a FHA (OS OBJ/Qjj.jg) 7/3*131 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 12, 2013 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 p m Approved; Prevmus Minutes Bills Audit Report 2012-13 Resolution 2013-11 Designate an occupational clinic Document imaging proposal Adjourned nt 8:23 p m. Submitted by: Deborah Jackson. Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor rrvtino Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made rn the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca J Potter, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank USA, N.A , Mortgagee, dated October 22. 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004471. and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, cn which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Six and 59/100 Dollars ($41,006.59). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on September 12, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Ten of the plat of Pruden's Subdivision according lo tho recorded plat thereof, being a part of the Southwest one quarter of Section Thirty Ono, Town Three North. Range Seven West, Castleton Township, Barry County. Michigan. Tho redemption penod shall bo 6 months from tho dato of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such sale. II the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: August 15. 2013 For more information, please call. FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File #429981FO1 7750)147 (08-15) (09-05) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that ovent, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in tho conditions ol a mortgage made by William L Akers and Gwendolyn A Akers husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc . Mortgagee, dated August 2. 2007, and recorded on August 10, 2007 in instrument 20070810-0000739. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at lhe dato hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nino Hundred Ninety-Nine and 35/100 Dollars (S225.999 35). Under the power of sale contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ol hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 5, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit 20. Lake Life Condominiums, a condommium according to tho Master deed record­ ed in Liber 481. Pages 745-770. msiusive as amended by Amendments to master deed recorded In Uber 506, on Pago 192; in Liber 515. on Pago 33, in Libor 557, on Page 121; m Uber 616! on Pago 654; in Liber 679, on Pago 917: Uber 694. on Pago 296; and as Document Number 2008294 in tho Office of tho Berry County Reg strer of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 3, together with R-ghts in General Common clenrcnts and limited common elements as set Forth in said Master deed and as desenbed in Act 59 ol mo Pubic Acts ol 1978' as amended. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Mn1e“lidomp«on period shall be 8 months from lhe date ol such sale. u"'»“ddlol^'^. .**£ doned in accordance with MCLA eOTJ which case Hie redemption penod shall bo 30 days frum tho dale of such sale. If the nrooerty is sold at foreclosure sain under ChLtor 3-> of the Rowsed Jud,colure Act of 1961. C P <» tX MCI GOO 3278 lhe borrower will be held 1 m^rson *ho buys the p.opnrty at redemption penod. Dated: AuguJ 8, 2013 For more informeWn. P’«ax- c FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott 8 Trett. PC. Attorneys For Server 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto, Farmington Michigan 46334-5422 Fite #428314F01 (08-08)(08-29) i-.-'-.l'/' NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of SUSAN LONG TRUST DATED DECEMBER 6. 2012. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. SUSAN LONG, who I ved at G388 Barryvilie Raaq Nashville, Ml 49073 diod August 1, 2013 leaving a certain trust under tho name of SUSAN LONG TRUST. DATED DECEMBER 6 2012. whermn tee decedent was tho Settlor and ROD A CROTHERS was named as the Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent s death. Creditors of lhe decedent and ol the trust are notified that all claims agamst lhe deceoent o< against the trust w.ll be forever barred untes, pre­ sented fo ROD A CROTHERS the named Successor Trustee at 8015 BARRYViLLE ROAD. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 within 4 months atter the dale of publcation of this notice Date: August 7, 2013 NATHAN E TAGG 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269/948-2900 ROD A CROTHERS 6015 BARRYVILLE ROAD n$«27j NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANG ELAND. P.C. IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTMEPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL EE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rosanded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, you damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage mado by Ronald L. Elliston and Kerry Elliston to Educational Community Credit Union dated May 7, 2010, and recorded on May 16, 2010 at Document Number 201005160004916 Barry County Records. No proceed-ngs have been insti­ tuted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $202,849.41. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at pubi c auefron to tho highest bidder, for cash, on August 29th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on tho Mortgage, together with interest at 3.74% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan lav/. The property to be sold is desenbed as: LOCATED IN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30. LYING EAST OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTH­ WESTERLY THROUGH SAID 1/4 SECTION. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO OTHERS. VIZ: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION, AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 30; FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET. THENCE EAST 150 FEET. THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET,THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. ALSO COMMENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGH­ WAY 100 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGH­ WAY 110 FEET, THENCE EAST 480 FEET. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY. PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET. THENCE WEST 330 FEET. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY 100 FEET. THENCE WEST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENC­ ING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGO­ ING EXCEPTION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 210 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET. THENCE EAST 480 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGHWAY 180 FEET. THENCE WEST 480 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COM­ MENCING AT THE SAME POINT AS IN THE FOREGOING EXCEPTION THENCE NORTH­ EASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 649 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE CON­ TINUING NORTHEASTERLY IN SAID HIGHWAY 165 FEET, THENCE EAST 264 FEET. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID HIGH­ WAY, 165 FEET. THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 30. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 300 00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES. 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 360.0 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300 00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 360 00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 30. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36* 27* EAST 360 00 FEET ALONG THE FAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST P4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 04'27' WEST 300 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36' 27' EAST 302 61 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 Or THE NORTHEAST 1/4 • THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 07’ 45' GAST 300 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH O DEGREES 36'27' WEST 302 90 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Which has the address of 8425 Marsh Road Plamwell. Ml 49080 * During lhe six months immediately fo'Jowmg the sale the property may Ph redeemed, unless deter­ mined to bo abandoned in accordance w.m MCLA 600.3241(a). ,n whch case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from tho dale of the Sr® Dated July 24. 2013 Educahonal Commun.ty Credit Un-on By Stephen L Langt-land (P325B3) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L Langeland. P.C Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main Street. Su le C Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 (269) 382-3703 �g Pa9® H - Thursday. Augurt 22.2013 - The Hasting* Banner * - - - m Hastings personnel appointed, reassigned as first day of school nears by Sandra Ponsilto Staff Writer A lew new faces and sexeral 1 .uniliar ones "ill greet the students when Hastings Area Schools open the doors tor the first day of claw. Tuesday, Sept. 3 Monday evening, the Hastings Board of Education approved a personnel report that included appointment of .several new teachers and staff, transfer or reassignment of others, as well as the appointment of fall >p»r<s coaches. Starting with familiar faces, the board approved the following transfers and nrasMgnments: Adam Ca*e. high 'chool physical education teacher. Rebecca Harris, middle school secretary; Charntaine Henke. Northeastern and Star elementary media teacher; Kathy Hoke. Southeastern Elementary first grade teacher; C aitlin Maurer, part-time middle school music teacher; James Murphy, high school and mid­ dle school physical education teacher; Natasha Offerman, Central and Southeastern elementary art teacher; Karen Schoen. Central and Southeastern music teacher; Melinda Smalley, Northeastern and Star ele­ mentary music teacher; Beth Stevens. Northeastern Elementary filth grade teacher; and Alisa Willard, Northeastern Elementary fourth grade teacher. Appointments lor the 2013-14 school year include Benjamin Anderson. Community Education and Recreation Center lifeguard, Jared Bailey, CERC weight room attendant; Mary Brcckon. Southeastern Elementary' fifth grade teacher. Jason Burghardt, high school business teacher; Robert ( arl, high school business teacher; Kara Cuncannan. f I’.RC weight room attendant; Kourtney Dobbin. CERC lifeguard; Jenna Goosen, part-time high school special education teacher; Rebecca Malmquist. part-time high school English teacher; Elizabeth Miller, middle school art teacher; Matthew Moore, food service director for Hastings and Lakewood school districts. Stephen Shafter. CERC weight room attendant; Benjamin Wilson. Central Elementary fifth grade teacher. Because Malt Moore will be serving as food service director for both Hastings Area Schools and Lakewood Public Schools, split­ ting his time equally between the two dis­ tricts, the board also approved a shared serv­ ice agreement with Lakewood Public Schools, which will be responsible for a pro­ rated portion of his salary’. . .Appointed for lhe 2013-14 fall sports sea­ son were Todd Bates, high school dive coach; Tiffany Blakely, middle school cross country coach; Dustin Bowman, assistant JV football coach; Steven Collins, high school hoys and girls cross country coach; Pat Coltson. assis­ tant varsity football coach; Benjamin Conklin, varsity boys soccer coach; Brian Donnini. head JV football coach: Marshall Evans, head freshman football coach; Stephanie Hokanson. eighth grade volleyball coach; Emily Hoke, freshman cheerleading coach; Amy Hubbell, varsity cheerleading coach; Diane Jager, JV cheerleading coach; Jeff Keller, assistant freshman football coach; Stan Kirkendall, girls JV golf coach; Bmce । . ar coach; Gina McMahon. Kroeger. girls golf coach; Wcndy ircshrn.m Vl McGillicuddy, swim coach; iR <rhool assistant girls assistant varsity , .nncher, varsity foot- ■ sch()0| ir|s V,,KhL V eSghier. 'arsity volleysw>m coach. Xalentb b gJ1|()c ball coach: jcr Hoff, high school , otle) ball coach; I d h , JV volI boys tennis coach, ami >coi a bail ciwch. meeting, the Ivard also Dl"adBn^iec o5! resignation from middle Xl in Son«l Ke™ n dd e xhool art teacher Megan Shoup, bus driver Nancy Smith and high school Spamsh teacher Mar) Superintendent Todd Geerlines said rhe distnet stdl needs to hire a high school Spanish teacher and an ele­ mentary art teacher before the begmning of ,,UrheUboard also approved a contract with the Hastings Education Association rega mg the restructuring of thc district s > school improvement and curriculum councils. Gcerlings said thc new process is more bal­ anced. including representatives from ele­ mentary schools, and the middle and high school, and all areas of the curriculum. “It’s a little more extensive and therefore a little more expensive,” he said. ‘‘But. this is what we’re about - curriculum, instruction and how to improve our school, and I think it is well worth our additional cost. Curriculum Director Matt Goebel said the new* process allows all staff, including princi­ pals and administration, as well as teachers to plan, on a monthly basis, what teachers work on toward district and school improvement goals. “Because we are based on lhe Common Core {curriculum), we need to be talking about math, reading and science and writing all al once and all of lhe time," he said. “This will include many more people." In response lo a question from board presi­ dent Dan Patton, district director of business services Tim Berlin said lhe new school improvement and curriculum process would cost lhe district approximately $12,000 lo $14,(XX) per year. As a result of thc restructuring outlined in the new contract with the HEA, lhe following Schedule B jobs were eliminated: Teresta Bolo, Southeastern Elementary school improvement co-chair; Michael Engle, high school improvement chair; Tammy Garbrechl. secondary1 special education, cur­ riculum council; Cheryl Goggins, middle school curriculum council member and school improvement chair, Kathy Hoke, Southeaster?. Elementary curriculum council; Trisha Kietzman. Southeastern Elementary school improvement co-chair; Catherine Magill, Northeastern Elementary curriculum council; Ellyn Main, elementary special edu­ cation, curriculum council; Kelly Newberry, high school curriculum council; Rebecca Parker, middle school improvement chair; Kurt Schaaf, high school improvement chair; Dawn Secord, Star Elementary school improvement chair; Julie Sevenis, Star GREEN STREET, continued from page 9 digresses to tell a story about some of the res­ idents. Before we leave the houses on Green Street, one additional bit of knowledge: ’The 1860 map of Barry County shows an insert for the village of Hastings. On this small insert are indication of 11 houses between Market and Church. Two houses are indicated from Market lo lhe now Pennock Hospital. Some of these houses have been removed from their original sites, being cither tom down or moved. Of thc above houses are seven on their original sites, and most arc extensively remodeled. The exceptions are 518 W. Green and 317 W. Green, which are presumed to be torn down, and 526 W. Green which was mosed to Walnut and is now 525 W. Walnut. Now back to M.L. Cook’s story-concerning a feud between two Green Street neighbors. “The grub patch that stood on lhe west part of the block fronting the north .side of Green, between Park and Washington, was cleared and a two story square frame house was built and lhe Green Street side, by Edwin Rice. When Mr. Greble came here lo engage in the hardware business, soon after lhe Civil War. he purchased thc Rice home and built the wing on thc west side. Always his home and grounds were kept in fine condition. He owned two lots on Green Street and two fronting (xnlcr. Mr. Bowne ow ned three lots fronting on Green Street. "Up to the lime Mr. Bowne built his barn, their relations had apparently been friendly. Mr. Bowne placed that structure as dose to lhe Greble property a-> he could, and a little closer to Green Street than the Greble house .so that the barn spoiled thc view from that home on lhe cast side. “It is safe to guess that Mr. Bowne thought the location of his bam on his own ground was his own business. But Mr. Greble evi­ dently had a widely different view. Bams then often harbored cows as well as horses. They w’ere apt to be quite ‘smelly’ and prolific breeders of flics. At any rate, it was soon evi­ dent that the hardware dealer was not pleased with lhe location of that bam. “Anyone who knew Mr. Greble would bet and win every time, that he would plan some­ thing that would even the score. He did. "The front porch and street entrance to the Bowne home faced (328 S.) Park Street. Across that street, on the comer of Green and Park (333 W. Green) was a vacant lot. Mr. Greble bought it. “His next purchase was a very shabby unpainted, one story building that then stood on lhe (now Hastings City Bank lot). Greble needed that to carry out his plan, so he bought it. It had been the first school house in Hastings. “His next step was to move that old abom­ inable-looking shack to the vacant lot at the comer of Park and Green (333 Green) and dump the ancient relic on the ground, with not even a wall under it. Everybody laughed, except Mr. Bowne. “Not long after that thc banker moved to Grand Rapids, where he had accumulated lhe controlling interest in lhe Third National Bank, and other properties. There he built a fine looking house where hc didn’t havc lo look al Hastings’ first school house. "Then Mr. Greble built the nice house on the comer lot. Park and Green which is still there.” See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits e,„nC„lui'« Kelli SlocUn>. cntlJfy school improve!"C"' ^air „,,d , „icolum council; and. Belli unn Northeastern Klcmemar) school mPr°Vc»neni C|iajr . r""'1 personnel ntl-iteil ncuon taken by he Ixiam ss;K the appro''*1 of 11 ,cn,il,",e con­ tract agree,, "' •1Hastings Educational tncT^S"’ Association. The new woA ' lor 'he addition of one f“M1 service ''orher t0 flK„| service employ, dav n .^Professional’ l”vc UP one s"°'v dav an rES|>A employ*’ to give up one sick <2', full ,h»e employees are to receive a int-nme Slop payment and part-ume Of T arv "• receive a one-time payment 01 o50. Gccrlin„s said the contract docs not include p4) f()r HESPA members bmT 'how *ho qualify for ’[ep increases, f, ‘, hcrc «« few employees who do qualify tor them. business the board: unanimously approved the reinstatement of a middle school student and a high school student who had been expelled. The Hanner nas requested the date, location and nature of the incidents which led to the students being spelled from the district. However. Gecrlmgs said he didn’t want lo release that information until he checked with legal coun­ sel. Hie Hastings Banner has submitted a FOIA request for thc information • Heard an educational presentation from Gcerlings regarding Capturing Kids Hearts, a three-day teacher training program, paid for by a $90,(XX) donation from Larry and Earlene Baum. Gcerlings said two groups of 50 teachers each recently participated in thc program at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, and administrators and some board members had completed the companion Excel leadership mcxlel program. He said plans are underway to allow thc remaining 44 teachers to com­ plete the training before thc end of the 2013­ 14 school year. • Accepted thc following donations: $70,000 from an anonymous donor to defray the cost of pay-to-participate fees for athletic programs during lhe 2013-14 school year; $2,638 from the Hastings Swim Club lo pur­ chase furniture and supplies for the CERC; and, $5,000 from Flexfab for thc purchase of furniture and supplies for CERC. Board member Kevin Beck said he hopes that lhe anonymous donation to cover pay-toplay fees is never taken for granted just because it has become an annual occurrence. • Approved awarding lhe contract to the lowest bidder for dairy products to Country’ Fresh of Grand Rapids, and the contract for bakery products to Aunt Millie’s of Battle Creek for use in thc ftxxi service program during the 2013-14 school year. • Discussed the Hustings City Police Department reinstating the Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or DARE, program for all fifth grade students, with officer Joe Booher its instructor. • Held a first reading of the NEOLA poli­ cies regarding board powers, conflict of inter­ est, religion in curriculum, online'blended learning, controlled substance and alcohol policy for commercial motor vehicle driven, entrance age, schools of choice, concussions and athletic activity, safe operation of motor­ ized utility vehicles by students, expulsions, suspensions, budget preparation, travel pay­ ment and reimbursement, use of school facil­ ities, personal Internet account privacy for students, personal Internet account privacy for staff, vending machines, religious and patriotic ceremonies and observances. • Announced the board's next work session, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. in thc middle school multi-purpose room. 232 W. Grand St., and thc next regular monthly meet­ ing of lhe board al 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16. in the multi-purpose room of Southeastern Elementary School, 1300 S. East St. Conduction of new convenience store begins Construction crewshave been at work for more than a week preparing the ground for the foundation of a new Shell C-Store at the corner of East Green Street and North Michigan Avenue in Hastings. The current gas station and convenience store on the site was constructed in the 1950s. It has been remodeled several times over the years, and offers 1,000 square feet of retail space. The new building will have almost 4,300 square feet of space, enough to accommodate a sandwich shop in the future. Construction is expected to be complete in 90 to 120 days, according to spokespeople from Walters-Dimmick Petroleum. Michigan participation numbers hold steady For the fifth straight year. Michigan ranked seventh nationally in high school sports par­ ticipation, according to statistics for thc 2012­ 13 school year released recently by the National Federation of State High School /Xssociations. That level of participation con­ tinued to best Michigan’s national ranking for total number of residents of high school age, which fell one spot to ninth nationally in 2012. Michigan’s participation ranking was based on a number of 304,438, with 130,009 girls and 174,429 boys taking part, and included sports in which the Michigan High School Athletic Association does not conduct postseason tournaments. The totals count stu­ dents once for each sport in which he or she participates, meaning students who are multi­ ple-sport athletes are counted more than once. Michigan girls participation remained sev­ enth nationally for the second consecutive year, while the boys participation figure con­ tinued to rank sixth. According to lhe latest U.S. Census Bureau figures from 2012, Michigan ranks ninth in both females and males ages 14 through 17 after ranking eighth 12631635 Eight sports - including .seven played by boys - moved up in their respective rankings, while seven sports moved down their lists. Total. Michigan ranked ninth or higher nal,onally in parlicipation in 26 of the 28 sports m which thc MHSAA conducts a post­ season tournament (not counting separately K'P’^rfootbany . basketball and boys swimming and diving ,ed the improvement among boys sports, both moving up lW(J )ls - boys basketball to romth-most participants nationally and swimmn,g and divine un to seventh. Improving ?n ' ,P,>Si,'°""a'1'’"’1 rJ,,k b?,1ing to SCC()nd cn)SS country to eighth. bo>shockey to third- M' lacrossc <o «' • 'mh and boj., ’ ' ((, eighth. Only one boys in "T”111. n'”r ‘ front filth t<> sirthmosl particta!',> “■•'H-hal rXcnlh). H-Pl*)" 'oo'b-'l ‘ " Player f^ball 8°>f S .'x h>. bovs .kii„e (fourth), boys tennis ± !i1U,ll boys OTcka..'1fi''d<^lh’ h‘ld r.4jnl*ith 2011-12 rankings. Glr,s Ctoss country JumIx‘d UP lwo ror? ?" "aiiontl lisU r,l,h in 201 > 11 Ilo''‘,"'n SIX l!'rls !,Ports moved down their respective lists: girls bas­ ketball from sixth to seventh, girls golf from fifth to sixth, girls lacrosse from 12th to 13th, girls soccer from eighth lo ninth, girls swim­ ming and diving also eighth to ninth and girls tennis from third lo fourth. Girls bowling (fourth), competitive cheer (fifth), gymnastics (12th), girls skiing (fourth), softball (sev­ enth), girls track and field (seventh) and vol­ leyball (fourth) repeated their 2011-12 nation­ al rankings. National participation in high school sports in 2012-13 set a new record for the 24th con­ secutive year with 7,713,577 students - an increase of 21,057 from the year before - tak­ ing part. Girls participation also set a record for the 24th straight year, increasing this time 15,190 participants to 3,222,723 total. Boys participation bounced back from its 2011-12 decrease, the first in two decades, increasing by 5,867 participants in 2012-13 for a total of 4,490,854 - the second-highest total on record for boys national participation. Hastings alumni game with Vikings set for Friday night While lhe annual meeting between cross­ county varsity football rivals Hastings and Lakewood is coming to an end, former play­ ers from the schools are keeping lhe tradition alive. The Lakewood alumni and now a group of Hastings alumni are trying to get a new tradi­ tion started. Lakewood will host an alumni football game Aug. 23 at Unity Field between the Vikings and a group of former Saxon foot­ ball players. Lakewood has an experience edge on lhe Hastings team, having been involved in alum­ ni games against Ionia and Saranac over the past few years, zkshton King is captaining the Lakew’ood side once again. Darrell “Dewey” Slaughter is leading the team of Hastings graduates, and he is still on the hunt for more guys to play in lhe upcom­ ing contest. Proceeds will once again be split between the two communities' football programs Game tune is set for 7:30 pan. lhe cost for spectators is $5. The Vtkings- contest with Saranac last month raised nearly $o,(XX) Barry County Beat Down 2 coming to the Expo Center Barry County Beat Down 2 will be hosted at lhe Barry County Expo Center Saturday, Aug. 31. There will be up to 20 mixed martial arts cage fights during thc event, as well as up to 15 Toughman Professional Boxing match?* Ex ent organizer Rich Bunts said that this is the first time a professional boxing event will ever be held in Barry County. Vernon Paris from Detroit is scheduled to fight. He is cur­ rently thc 14th ranked junior w elter weight in the International Boxing Organization rank­ ings with a 28-1 record. sch,edu1XRsu^7“306p.mm- Wi'h f‘ghta Tavcni'in Ihsting''‘and “the^re lde ‘r""6 •Shop. Tickets are m JL Frc<;’x,n cl>op the Expo Center the d4 ■"o%l’r «5 "> Ute band 6 Pro,lf pa\ “K. c'c"1, form. ,S “bctiuled to per­ A weigh-in event will iv. i, »» . „ Oldc Towne Tavern m H g' 30 al to 8 p.m. H"st,nS’s <~n> 5 p m. �Tho Hastings Banner - T)>ufsday. August 22. 2013 - Page 15 Saxon golf girls place fourth at first tournament by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings had two goiters among lhe lop ten and finished fourth al Wednesday’s Scott family Gull Lake Invitational at Bedford Valley Golf Course, and the Saxons are pretty sure they can do better Katie Brown led lhe Saxons with an 88 and Kxlec Nemctz fired a 90. Brown was tied for seventh and Ncmetz lied fur ninth. “1 think Katie was fairly satisfied,” said Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger. ”1 think as a team wc didn't pun as well as we need to. We need lo be a little more aggressive with our putts. Kyice is fighting through the shanks al this point, so it was very frustrating lor her and she'd love to score better. The bottom three all shot under 50 on one of lhe two nines. If wc can just play consistently, we should do better than we did. I was fairly happy with their performance. We’ve got some things that we can work on, but for the first tournament it wasn’t fix) bad.” His' three high scores for the Saxons were 10Is from Ashley Potter and Samantha Slatkin and a 107 from Courtney Rybiski. Hackett Catholic Central won thc day’s championship with a score of 348. St. Joseph was second with a 368, followed by Battle Creek luikcview 369, Hastings 380, Plainwell 408, Comstock 410. Coldwater 412, Gull Juike 412. Unity Christian 435, Vicksburg 456. Sturgis- 464, Harper Creek 488, Allegan 503, Portage Northern and Kalamazoo Central NTS. Krueger said Brown hit her driver very well Wednesday, and if not for one bad hole hcr final scone could havc been even better. -She's going to hm « nx,re on hcr putting and -1” snid 'hould be in good shape." M • ne AH lhe Saxons will t1 “UnP- W()rk in during the coming ;• v “It’s just a confident bdi, £ersa’d“It’s something you*vC £ ,t . J-'c. that 1 can hit this putt firmly *' (o . the way to lhe hole and if I uh|c t0 a bit by then no problem. I 1 tentativ^1 neM putt. We were just kind’ L ,ln«l trying to be careful instead of L ‘ 8P^ivc and trying to score.” , The Saxons next c score well comes Friday, when ad t0 Meadows on the camp • jn»nd Valley .State University for the Jenison InviUtiOnaI The Saxons' Ashley Potter sends a shot flying from the side of the fairway on num­ ber four during the Scott Family Gull Lake Invitational at Bedlord Valley Golf Course Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) & Hastings’ Katie Brown hits her drive on number five at Bedford Valley Golf Course Wednesday, the first day of the 2013 varsity girls’ golf season in Michigan. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Samantha Slatkin hits her tee shot on number four at Bedford Valley Golf Course during Wednesday’s Gull Lake Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) / TK opens against last PRINTING NEEDS WITH . OUR WEDDING BUNDLE. year’s D4 state runner-up by Brett Bremer . Sports Editor “I’m so out of shape,” said Thomapple Kellogg first singles player Justin Bergstrom as he came off the court. "How late did you stay up last night,” said TK varsity boys’ tennis coach Steve Rosenberg. "About 11,” said Bergstrom. "That’s better than 2:00,” replied Rosenberg. The Trojans arc looking at lhe positive side of things this season. Otsego didn’t show’ for Wednesday’s Thomapplc Kellogg Invitational, turning the opening day of the season into a dual betw een the host Trojans and the Comstock Park Panthers. Comstock Park finished second in thc state in Division 4 last fall. The Panthers topped thc Trojans 8-0, with the Trojans winning more than one game in just one set. Wednesday morning in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) °°nd °f thelr n,atch “The good thing is that we’ve got partici­ pants and that’s good because two years ago we were talking about six or seven kids,” Rosenberg said. “We have 15. That’s nice. I feel good about that. We’re headed in the right direction. At least when you’ve got par­ ticipants it’s good for the kids. They're here playing. It’s a short season, so I’m happy about that. Bergstrom, a junior who is up from second singles last fall, was the last Trojan on the court. He fell to Nolan Rossman 6-1,6-1. Logan VanPutten, a sophomore, moved up a spot from third singles to second singles for TK. He fell to Zac Rossman 6-1,6-0. The two Rossman boys played third and fourth singles for lhe state runner-up Panthers last year. “We’re still young," Rosenberg said. “I don’t have a senior playing in lhe singles. I have three seniors on the team, two of them are brothers playing fourth doubles for me. We’re still young." Tlie only other games the Trojans won wcre at first doubles, where Levi Ryfiak and Braedon Halle were downed by Parker Keas and Cody Sunderlin 6-2. 6-1. Matt Hurley and Jacob Brennan scored 6-0, 6-0 wins for Comstock Park at third and fourth singles respectively. Logan Brechting and Cam Lucas, Kevin Arevalo and Braydon Olson, and Nate Cole and Aaron Wisner made UP lhe second, third and fourth doubles teams that scored 6-0, 6-0 wins. "We were hoping to see Otsego here, because Otsego went to the state finals last year in Division 3. We beat them 5-3 last year, then they beat Allegan. Last year we had it rocking, bUt wc lost eight of lhe 12 (players),” Comstock Park head coach Pete Luczyk said. »/he Trojans and Panthers made the most of ihctr morning though, shuffling the line-up to Pla)[ » number of exhibition matches after the dual was completed. We’ve had practice for a week” Kosenberv. Mi(J tough. A lot (>f thcsc kids have touched a racket once (this summcr) maybe twice if it was ll,c closet and >«cy had lo m()vc it Io gct something lhal u,as O" ’»’« n<x>r underneath n>afs aU ri h| You take what you get." . Trojans are busy whcn '*'cy return to action next week, visiting K«lloggsvi|k. 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Katlyn Shaw (left) and Julie Faunce. aELEBRAkTE- MW Self-proclaimed ‘crazy hat lady’June Sembarski shares her humor and support dur­ ing the event. You are invited to attend The 31st Annual Business, Industry, Education B.I.E. Luncheon Program “(bleating. EjnpLoyabiLitij. Succew tfotougA Jicaxi S’a'itneulupa” by Constance Checscman Staff Writer The annual Relay for Life event at the Barry County Expo Center this past weekend gave volunteers and registered participants a chance io walk the gravel track lo raise money to find a cuni for cancer. Relay for Life donates thousands of dollars each year to cancer research. This year, 48 teams and 378 participants raised more than $97,400 at the Barry' County event. ’ Eric Voight, American Cancer Society spokesperson, was elated at lhe amount raised here, lire ACS had challenged thc local com­ munity with a goal to raise $125,000 al this year’s event. Despite falling short of the dol­ lar amount, Voight said the event saw an increase m lhe participants and volunteers. Hc said he was especially excited that more sur­ vivors attended the event than in previous years. Endurance walkers exhibited extra com­ mitment by walking for eight. 16 or 24 hours. The walkers started at noon Friday and ended their incremental walk Saturday at noon. A total of 63 walkers registered for the endurance element of the fundraiser, with 38 walking eight hours, 13 walking 16 hours and 12 walking lhe full 24 hours. Vendors and volunteers gave refreshments and encouragement to thc participants as they walked and sometimes jogged the route. The endurance program allowed for 15-minute breaks per hour that could be ‘banked’ to give participants time to eat and use restroom facilities. All of the 24-hour walkers wore tie-dyed purple and white T-shirts with their teams’ logos added. Kara Andrews, representing Mutant Mammas, walked in support of her two sisters, one of whom is undergoing lowdose chemotherapy for cancer and the other who tested highly probable for carrying a genetic tendency to develop the disease. Pat George has entered this event every year since her husband died in 2000. Dusty Rodriguez, a Hastings resident, has walked in eight Relay for Life events in sup­ port of several members of his family. Sam and Dana Harthy, members of thc Hair Raisers team, have walked in the event the past four years. Ashley Neeson of Wayland, representing Team Griffins, has walked for eight years in various Relay for Life events. Martin Gantzcr. of team Sleep Walkers, has logged three years of participation. Marie Nicholas walks in support of her family for the third year. Participants could guess the number of pennies in a jar to register to win this quilt made and donated by Cheryl Guernsey. Illis was the first year for endurance walk­ ers Kevin and Taylor Alberts. Many familiar faces from previous years were on hand to volunteer, including a ‘regu­ lar’ to the event, June Sembarski, from team Baker’s Dozen. Sembarski, who calls herself lhe ‘Crazy Hal Lady,’ said she provides entertainment and encouragement lo all of thc participants each year as a way of supporting a lhe cause. She has successfully battle two rounds of can­ cer in her lifetime. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria Join local administrator and educators along with business, industry and community leaders to learn more about the strategies being used in Barry County to grow a strong and ready workforce supporting local employers. Agenda Opening Music Hastings High School Band Chief Jerry Sarver Hastings City Police ' Invocation Introduction Fred Jacobs Barry County Economic Development Alliance Vice Chairman Guest Speakers: Michael Spezia. Executive Director Gilmore Car Museum/Garage Works’ Jim Robertson, Bradford White Corporation Scott Meyers, Thomapplc Kellogg High School Bonnie Hildreth, President and CEO Barry Community Foundation No reservation required — please call tho Chamber at 269-945-2454 with any questions B.I.E...Working together to enhance our communities. BARRA Kevin and Tay,or A,berts are ,irst’year endurance walkers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-08-29.pdf f022a311c27662f15b502381165c8f64 PDF Text Text Donor wants Nashville’s support Editorial Olt p^ 4 See Story on Page 5 ANNER ‘fihf'fjin Thursday, August 29, 2013 VOLUME 160, No. 35 Free backpacks, school supplies available The congregation oi Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings is ready to send chil­ dren off to school with new backpacks full of school supplies Backpacks and supplies are available, while supplies last, now through Friday. Aug 30, from 9.30 ] 1:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m 'Through the congregational mission endowment fund and personal dona­ tions'. the people ol Grace Lutheran Church have made it possible to give a wav backpacks pre-filled with school supplies. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 239 li North St.. Hastings. For more information, call 269-945-9414. CASA volunteers needed to help foster children Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Kids Inc. is looking for volunteers to help children vs ho have been removed I from their homes due to abuse and neg­ lect and placed within Barry County's I foster care stem. CASA is a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for chil.dren in foster care. Volunteers are appointed by a judge to a child or sib­ ling group for the duration of their legal court case CASA is currently interviewing indi­ viduals for the fail volunteer training series at the Barry Community Enrichment Center that begins midOctobcr on Wednesday evenings for six weeks. ■ Volunteers receive extensive training prior to being appointed to a case. Anyone interested in becoming a CASA volunteer and helping a child may call rhe executive director. 517-543­ 7500 ext. IMS. for more information or email casadircctor^ eatoncounty.org. Applications also may be downloaded from CASA’s website, www.barryealoncasa.org. Two sites accepting electronics for recycling Universal Recycling Technologies LLC has announced a partnership with the Burry County Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Sunfield Township in Ionia County to oiler free electronics recy­ cling year-round. Giners drop nr obsolete electronics at the Habttntfor Humanity RcStore in Hastings. 1220 w State St. weekdays from 0 «•>>' 10 5 pm In SunfieM, electronics «n be recycled at 126 Ftrsl St. weekdays from 11 run. to 6 p.m. Materials, accepted include laptops, computers, TV’s, monitor.". supplies, keyboards, mice, Pr*” ' '' copiers, cell home office phones, VC Ks, DVD CD players, and other consumer products. .. }iH For more information, call Brown, 269-425 #993 or email jbrowpftt-univcrv31recyclers.com. Sec Stories Starting on Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since 1856 BnfASVfWtST NEWS Fall sports teams previewed ComflMSS,OII®r® recycling waste issues BIE luncheon focuses on mentoring programs by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer “The most important thing we do in our community is teach our kids. How our kids go is how our community goes.” said Barry County Economic Development Alliance vice president Fred Jacobs when introducing the first guest speaker at the 31st annual Hastings Business, Industry and Education luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Hastings High School cafeteria. “Four 40 years, 50 percent of students haven’t gone to college — 50 percent, and some years, it is more.” he said. “My concern is not with die kids going to college, they ’ll be fine. I’m more concerned about the 50 percent who don’t go on to college and don’t have the skills necessary for jobs in our communities.” Jacobs talked about how vocational educa­ tion programs were cut from public school curriculums as government funding decreased and state and federal mandates increased. The problem, he said, isn’t keeping up with technological advances, as educators had been led to believe. “The jobs arc still there; it’s the skills that aren’t there.” he said. “When 1 graduated from Hastings High School, any kids who graduated from high school could go out and get a job. a good-paying job, and have a job probably for life if they worked hard. There were all kids of jobs, and there still are. The difference is vve haven’t prepared out kids.” Jacobs said that in the global economy, nob-college bound studemv need more expo­ sure to careers as well as opportunities to develop basic work skills and decide what type of jobs they arc interested in pursuing. So, the luncheon, which brings together teachers and administrators, business leaders and industry officials focused on creating employable success through local partner­ ships. Michael Spezia, executive director of the Gilmore Car Museum, talked about the Issue Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings (left) commends Earlene and Larry Baum once again for their S90.000 donation that banW’od the Capturing KidsJHeart program, which nearly 100 of the district teachers have already completed. 4 v Garage* Works program, which was created in 2009 with money from the Barry Community Foundation and a donation from Lany and Earlene Baum. “We are not necessarily teaching these kids technical expertise (or making them] techni­ cal experts or master restorers of automo­ biles,” Spezia said. “What we are teaching them is life skills — how to work as teams, * ! how to have discipline, to create good work habits, to look people in the eye and shake their hand and say, ‘Hi, my name is so-andso.’ When they came to this program, they couldn’t do that.” Spezia said one of the students was encour­ aged by mentors to continue his education. That student, from Comstock, is now attend­ ing community college and has a full-time •’ • • job. Jacobs mentioned three oilier programs available at Hastings students — industrial welding, offered in cooperation w ith Kellogg Community College: health occupations, offered in cooperation with Pennock Hospital; and food service, in cooperation See BIE, page 13 smoking in city parks still smoldering . by Seth Graves Contributing Writer Backdraft from last year’s discussion of a smoking ban in city parks reigned Monday when Hastings City Council members addressed a proposal for another new city ordinance that would ban smoking in all pub­ lic parks. An ordinance read by Mayor Frank Campbell and presented to the council, is designed to criminalize any smoking on the grounds of the skateboard park located at rhe 1st Ward Park. Initially, the council showed strong support for the new ordinance, with council member Bill Redman adding the new splash pad area as an additional public park where smoking should be prohibited. During a discussion of the different parks managed by the city. Mayor Pro-Tern Dave Ibssava asked council members why they don’t just move forward to ban smoking in all city parks. “Because that didn’t pass the last time we tried to do it,” council member Brenda McNabb-Stange said. McNabb-Stange explained that one of the issues related with the skatepark was based on the number of teenagers who frequent the place and Hastings Manufacturing employees who step outside and smoke around the kids. “That is why this one is getting lhe focus that the other ones aren’t.” concluded McNabb-Stange. The move to ban smoking at all city parks is not a new one. “There's a war on smoking,” said council member Jeri Depue. "If they don’t realize that and start cleaning up their ow n mess and take responsibilities for their own actions, we’ll just take that right away from them." Depue. a smoker herself, expressed frustra­ tion with other smokers who smoke around children and discard their cigarette butts w ith­ out any responsibility for their surroundings. “There was a guy sitting at the spray park smoking a cigarette," she said, "right on the bench w here the kids play. To me, that is just blatantly irresponsible. If it’s up to me, just add them all.”* At one point during lhe discussion, council member Don Bowers asked the council wh< they don’t just include lhe whole city, whic£ was met with some laughter. See SMOKING, page 6 Mute swan resolution draws legal opinion from retired judge by Constance Chcescnian Staff Writer Mute swans in Barry County may be regaining their sea legs following a legal opinion presented to county commissioners at their meeting Tuesday. Mary Fisher, president ol the Bany County Humane Society and an ardent opponent of the resolution passed in July allowing Michigan Department of Natural Resources assistance in a county wide mule swan popula­ tion control program, presented commisMoners a letter from retired Barry Counts Judge James Fisher saying Ute resolution violates townships’ right to approve of the program and violates even the DNR’s own policy. The letter from James Fisher, now an attor­ ney with the Grand Rapids linn Law Weathers Richardson, came in response to a request from Mary Fisher. The Fisheis are cousins. The review conducted by Law Weathers Richardson concluded that the board’s rcwolution attempts to eliminate the need for town­ ship approval ol mute swan control and that this attempt is contrary to the DNR’s own policy. zVcordmg «o .he tater read l0 the b()ari member,, stale policy a|I(m (Q 'SSUe T olhcre <» kiH swans on most lakes nn,u . • . upon presentation of ” l"r° ?ce,v‘,n.os; signed by 70 ,xment o th t’^ ‘ upon approval by ,he *!’e landownem or nient with an interest jn n. . “lnl4 °f 8?'":n’’ 0„d scenario that eon^.^L '.S.,h'S T jon crns the board s resolu- “Scction II r>(2)(hv c . States that every u„hOf u't^ P°1^ with said interest in a .5 “«• 8<>wnxncnl resolution asking the bxm musl Pas:> ? for mute swan control’/.. 10 ’sSUC a Pcrnul Ixical units of guvjJln' Fisher "roIe’ mentioned, which ininj n,cnl are specifically unit, or township, ’s Waning that each rexjuesting the permiti \pass a resolution that action into the fo and lhat consolidating The dampens, Mr. Drysdale and Miss Hathaway wave to kinfolk, neighbors and would affect conir<lr. /county board ustomers Hom the Hastings City Bank tloat Saturday afternoon during the own policy. This apni;^00 Io ^NR s qummerfest Grand Parade. Nearly 60 organizations, businesses, clubs and other shared interest in 10 townships with oups entered lhe parade. The lherne of Summerfest was -Golden Oldies of lhe ’50s ships where the b^’ ck; as well as town‘ 9f d Ws,” and paiade participants were invited to build floats centaled on television lively contained. ' °( water arc exclu Xjws from the 1950s and 1960s. Chemical Bank also had a -Beverly Hillbillies" float, ‘The DNR polk-y , f lied with young’ns posing as the Clampetts. For more photos from lhe parade ano Cz>a Cli 'rl-v Slales that 'when Hastings: ‘the place you ought’a be 5 %4/vs, page 6 Sunday's car show, look inside. 9 �tyge 2 - Thursday August 29.2013 - Thu HasWigs Bunner -■■■ _ « _ A led, Fred, Flash and Gilligan among the stars in Summerfest paraae Television . came alive hows of the 1950s and I960* Summerfu.st c ^a,Urday w hen the 2013 screen classk'?™1 Parade focused on smallParadc-voe. ’ro,n ,hosc decades. of ‘ The Bev COu,d scc Hastings’ versions “Gilligan’s kt.? hillbillies," “Green Acres.” Lucy,” “The rv' Flash Gordon,” “I Love Best.” and nuJ’ ,l,tstor‘cs.” “Father Knows “The Beatles”»\CV?n a Y0011? Fab Four from Absent f^m n • ion sbowing and COtl . Year’s parade was re-rout20 12 parade ^'1On ,hal accompanied the Michigan AvCn ° North BroadwaY and Saturday's p j10 Wcrv under construction, along App|c J , burned to its normal route down Stale St U> BroadwaY and back lined the streets1 and hundrcds of Pc0Plc Following a * . were member?*'1,of Police-cruiser pace cars American LepiA°llhc L*wrence J Ba,,cr received apn|a...n ^os! ^5 Color Guard, who Grand ’ ?ng the rou{e’ uyear’s recin; U s J,,n a»'d Sandy Bruce, this Deeds A^'^ “f >he Book of Golden This 1934 Chevrolet ptckup truck, vned by Dennis and Pat Pnddy of ashville, takes first place in the obile division. Doodlebug owned by Harold Rout, 1919 Dodge Brothers Wrecker owned Plaven. ("I Love I-ucy**>.lhird, t. .. Animal - Jon Cornell and the Society lor / Hackett, third. . . ,,.Tl„ Float - Hastings Hungry Howie s ( Th Hintstones’’). first; At Home Real Estate ("Flush ClVl'chanrnpi,minlFll<«t for chliril>’ “ lie Continued next page Gordon’^ Not far behind c MarFarc in a' H0 red'knbCCk convertible. Commit nod„T 'r Year, in a whii?8"1® S Scnior Ci,izcn °f In all then Avertible. lhe divisions^ had 59 cnlrics< Winncrs in Band or m . Paradc were: first- Bam carchlnS ~ Athletic Sensations. Barrv Im?™,?"1* S“bstancc Abuse, second; Mobile ^tC Sch^l District, third, Chevrolet pickup owned by Dennis and Pa, p^,. A bv Dennie A young Fab Four rides along in the J-Ad Graphics float. (Photo by Connie Cheeseman) 2(.9.945-3«0 Fred, Wilma and Pebbles Flintstone, from Hastings Hungry Howie’s, take first place ip the float competition in the Summerfest Grand Parade. The Summerfest theme was Qolden Oldies of the '50s and ’60s, and the floats were based on television shows frpm those two decades. Flash Gordon makesan appearance in Hastings Saturday, thanks to At Home Real Estate. The entry took second place in the float competition. . • Jim and Sandy Bruce, the 2013 Book of Golden Deeds Award winners and grand marshals, lead the parade. aw’ Help Us Celebrate 20 Years Serving the ' Community with: 8” Grinders priced at s3.99! 814 W. State Street Hastings Chemical Bank has a youthful interpretation of “The Beverly Hillbillies” for Saturday’s parade. 269-945-9900 For two days only Friday, August 30lft and Saturday, August 31sl! COUPONS! COUPONS! COUPONS! 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The Society for Creative Anachronism distributes information on the medieval festival planned Saturday, Sept. 3, at Charlton Park, and wins first place in the animal division of the parade. Continued from previous page between Hastings Hungry Howie’s and Thomapplc Players. The two will split the prize money between their chanties. The Hastings High School Marching Band waited until Summerfest to unveil drums that were purchased over the summer. Band mem­ bers raised $10,(XX) in the Bowling for Bands event earlier in the year, allowing for the pur­ chase of five snare drums, three tenor drums and rive bass drums, as well as new harness­ es. stands, covers and cases for all the drums, said director Spencer White. The band has been practicing with the new drums since late July, but the drums were kept wrapped in a protective covering until the first official performance of the new school yean lhe Summerfest Grand Parade. Margaret Hollenbeck, as the 2013 Barry County Senior Citizen of the Year, ride9< along the parade route. . The television show “Green Acres” is an apt theme for the Thornapple Garden Club New drums for . the Hastings High School Marching Band are unveiled for the Summerfest Parade. . The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company float, carrying the crew from “Gilligan’s Island,’’ is on less than a three-hour tour. ' A youngster waves from the cab of one of the many firetrucks in Saturday’s parade. (Photos by Kathy Maurer) Thornapple Players members take to the Tropicana club on their float commemo rating the “I Love Lucy" show. The Players won third place in the float division. Al Hackett drives his 1919 Dodge Brothers wrecker in the Summertest parade and wins third place in the mobile division. Your Resource for Dental Implants and Same-Pay Crowns 121 W Woodlawn Ave Hastings ^905B (269) 948-2244 Duane Campbell, dressed in is part of the Thornapple Manor Entourage. which played on the i *The Lone Ranger.” Daniel R Gole DDS " ■ TTgoIs DOS Philip D Gole DDS All three doctors hav- . Jason D ricaSToo Dentists for2013 ------------------------------------------- selectedasAmen^------------------------------------------------------------------ �Vfimon Paqs 4 -- Thursday August 29. 2013 - p)0 Hastrnq* Bantus Did you SCC? Coun ty commissioners are a .» J i iu* J<3T< « n ,V T < Go green Katydid recycling waste issues Anyone looking closely al green plants these days might notice what resembles a bright green grasshopper. Katydids are now feasting on leaves, aphids and more. According to the University of Michigan, about 20 species of katydids can be found in this state. Females are usually larger than males and have a long sharp structure al the end of tho abdomen (the darker, curved pari in this photo taken in Hastings) Though it looks like a stinger, the ovipositor is used for sticking eggs into the ground or on plant stems. ci We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken’bj reader* or our stall members that represents Hany County It you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsiwni Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 lliehuay. Hasting'. Ml 49058; or email news(”‘j ndgtaplucs.com. Please include information such .is where and when the photo was l iken, who took thc pholo. and other relevant or anecdotal information. do yu know? Hall pass The dassrooms and hallways of area school will soon be filled with students starting a new year. Do you recognize either of these two students from an old year? Do you know why the photo was taken, or when? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous pho­ tographs from thc middle of lhe past century that have no date, names or other informa­ tion. We're hoping readers can help us iden­ tify the people in the photos and provide a little more inlorm.it ion about lhe event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used It you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, vve want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news(«jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. resale niarkcfr()m At last week’s county board meeting. Barry County Commissioners were once again asked to support a countywide recy­ X'co’Xor was cnra.ed .ha. could not cling system that would be funded in part by a special assessment collected from ^However, when .he gnW W™** ty commissioners and .ownstup le d^ homeowners by their waste haulers. “There’s a lot of ignorance about recy­ ers for financial assistance - which cling and how to get started.” said Frank would have been nominal con'P^ ‘ Fiala, chair of the- county’s solid waste today’s proposed price .o rebin d he enure committee. “That’s why it’s essential to system - .hey were met w.th deaf ea^ get somebody on board to mainstream cold shoulders and territorial self- Merest. this. Our plan is limited; it’s to start small Local government was unwilling to otter and to build on it.” modest assistance in providing a regular This is not the first time county officials income stream to a volunteer organtzanon have been asked to support recycling in that had solved lhe county s recycling Barry County. Since the 1980s, recycling has been an ongoing issue and, at one PnRlBC had been successful in educating i point, we nearly even had the problem residents throughout the county about the solved with a grassroots effort that met today’s issues head-on — and at a fraction importance of recycling for the environ ment and landfills by reducing the amount of the cost that’s being proposed will) the of waste sent to landfills. But, this comsystem presented to commissioners last milted group of effective volunteers Week. More than 30 years ago, a volunteer couldn't persuade county officials and group called Recycling in Barry' County most townships to spend a little to save a dedicated itself to reducing lhe amount of lol. If only government could have seen waste in the county by opening up free the benefits and invested in these dedicatcollection sites in Middleville, Hastings cd individuals we might not be talking and Delton. In the beginning, the group about it today. Now; here we arc, more than 30 years collected clear glass bottles and alu­ minum. and. within a few years, added Inter, and county commissioners are being newsprint, plastic jugs and aerosol cans to asked to establish a formal approach to its collection list. this serious issue. In 2010, Steve Essling. member of the RIBC began this impressive operation with its first drop-off site in October 1982 county’s solid waste oversight committee, I in Middleville. Jackie Schmitz, Darlene appeared before county commissioners to I Paulauski and Shirley Wietnik started the discuss Public Act 69, which made it pos- I program in an effort to persuade residents sible for county governments to partner throughout the county to save our natural with smaller municipalities to implement resources. With absolutely no funding recycling programs and charge owners of I from any government agencies, these households for participation in lhe pro­ women took lhe lime to educate residents gram. Last week, commissioners were asked I on lhe alternatives to filling up landfills and putting a strain on the environment. by representatives of the solid waste over­ In 1983, more than 42.5 tons of metal, sight committee to use money from the aluminum and glass were collected in solid waste fund — along with a new Barry County. In 1989, plastic milk jugs assessment to some residents — so that I and newspaper was added to (he list, and the committee could employ a part-time I within six months, 2.8 ions — nearly coordinator who would organize and oper- I 40,000 plastic jugs — were dropped off. ate a recycling program in the county. , We all share a responsibility to be good I During that same time period, more than . stew urdyjof the Und by protecting our lit- I 2,S ions, of newspaper was.collected, , Joining the group as RIBC coordinator, lie comer q)•.ilye.^oddi pov^ipn^ent has I Jane Norton worked tirelessly to convince lhe responsibility to solve problems for its local business and industry of the advan­ constituents. Many people have accepted I tages of recy cling rather than sending vol­ the responsibility of managing our waste I umes of materials to landfills. The group। stream while protecting the environment, I put on local seminars promoting waste­ Now it’s lime for lhe local government to reduction programs. Ken Neil, owner of step up. . I With the support of only a few grants I Hastings Sanitary Service, who later sold his landfill to Waste Management, joined and donations, RIBC gained popularity in the effort as a spokesmen and supporter of a short time because of its dedication to educate school-age children and adults on | the program. According to a report released at that how important recycling was to protecting time by The West Michigan Strategic Barry County’s natural beauty. Alliance, of which Barry' County was a It’s time that local governments let go member, Barry County was identified as of their jurisdictions and support a county­ the second smallest population in West wide system that will work for all of us Michigan with the majority of its residents because recycling transcends boundaries. living in rural villages and townships. Due Commissioners should charge the coun­ to lhe county’s sparse population, experts ty’s solid waste oversight committee to from WMSA warned the volunteers they come up with a plan in which everyone were up against a big challenge to estab­ pays a little, rather than fining a few’. An lish a recycling program that could be sus­ important issue RIBC volunteers identi­ tained. fied years ago was if you make it difficult Still, RIBC was able to convince com­ or too expensive, people will just throw munity leaders in rural areas to embrace their waste in fields or along the roadside. recycling programs and established drop­ Since this renewed movement on recy­ off sites in Hope, Barry, Johnstown. cling and the establishment of lhe county’s Orangeville, Prairieville and Yankee solid waste oversight committee, lhe Springs townships. Maple Grove and group has made great strides in protecting Castleton townships and the village of our environment with its countywide haz­ Nashville set up recycling sites that had ardous waste collection program, which been operating since the 1970s. takes in tons of waste and professionally ' This all-volunteer group was able to disposes ol the material. prove the experts wrong by demonstrating We need to take the necessary steps to that education and providing access to once and for all solve this serious issue for recycling options could build motivation all of the county’s residents because, no in a county that — though small — truly matter where we live, in the end, haz­ did care about sustaining its environment. ardous waste has no boundaries. Unfortunately, RIBC became a victim of its own success. As lhe group collected Fred Jacobs vice president, massive amount of recycled products, it J-Ad Graphics became a victim of the always-fluctuating rr Reporting History g for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers A Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News ■ Reminder • Hastings Banner ■■ Over b4,000 Pape™ '90 Lpy_^ J Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945 $ What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive opinion poll Vot. posed each week by accessing our website. www.HastimsB an On thc Mullion tabulated and reported, along with a new question. ° ner com. Results will be Aug. 15 question: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has warned that lhe Pentagon may have to retire three Navy aircraft earners and reduce troop levels significantly if Congress doesn’t act to avoid massive budget cuts beginning in January. Should America decrease its defense to address its massive budget problem? 48% Yes 52% No For this week: says he will change U c Hartland Ca'ley for the ReeX?' Gov’ Brian in 2014, io brdubllcan nomination voice to the currer>?i S conservalive 'ration." is it time t La,'sin9 adminis1 ,we <o unseat Lt. Gov. Calley? Yes No �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2013 - Page 5 State News Roundup Book of Exodus explains basons for diesel engine failure thc editor: Some things arc fun to watch, like the Aug. “ -r5W8,scSl^ent on NBC’s Today show. * ney had a security camera segment showg the inside of a school bus that had lost Po^cr assist to thc brakes and steering, ortunatcly, the bus driver had sufficient arm sn*hgth to steer thc bus to where the tires nibbed against the curb, generating sufficient drag to stop the bus. Most power-assist systems on diesel school buses operate from belt-connected pumps dnven by the engine. If the belts break or thc engine quits, power assist to steering and or brakes is lost. • I no longer wonder why formerly extreme­ ly reliable diesel engines stop operating on a moving vehicle. These days, most engine fail­ ure involving diesel engines is due to exhaust obstruction by lhe federally mandated diesel particle trap. Those of us who are guns-and-Bibles-possessing woods-dwellers call this phenomenon the “Exodus 20:5 Effect," a result of the fed­ eral extortion of bondage or slavery to Gaea applied to diesel-powered vehicle manufac­ turers. Bible possessors might want to review Exodus 20:2-5 to find out what happens and why. Frederick G. Schantz, Hastings (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 43909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Famum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County) Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. Largest blight removal effort in state history begjns Gov* Snyder, the Michigan ~ Development Authonty an(J ate Housing Under Secretary for Doniesli Treasury Miller Monday kicked off lbc ^ncc Mary fill blight removal effort In M residenconference that featured ~ history at a "us demolition of five by A MtnuluneHoned houses in a Delimit ^- 4 and aband ?be governor announced i„ •n^u/pproved progran, “"e ihe U.S. kind in the nation - that allo»X<un?15 use $100 million of its HardC51 ,o cation for blight elimination Hlt F“nd allo­ Monday's demolition near th* n • • of Detroit-Mercy campus kickeJ oaign aimed at reducing forec|“ ”ff a «">bilizing neighborhoods. M|( and stanurnber of vacant and abaM ' rcducc the in Detroit and four other Flint. Grand Rapids. Pontiac and Sarin™'* “Neighborhoods are Ihc fab . e"“ucities." Snyder said. “They ro*"' <>our and vibrant so our urban communilicsn’^ thrive. Michigan s aggress,Ve innovative blight reduction plan w,ll he|p tQ decay that often accompany abandoned buildings. This local, state and federal oartnership shows that we re serious about revi­ talizing our cities. By encouragi„g who live in these neighborhoods to remain in their homes we will rejuvenate our urban areas block by block. The governor announced last wecl! ,haI Detroit will receive $52.3 rai||ion jn anti. blight funding; Hint w,l| ge[ S:oj mi]|ion. Saginaw $11.2 million; Pontiac $3.7 million, and Grand Rapids 52.5 million. About $10.2 million will be reserved to tear down addi­ tional abandoned properties that may become eligible during the pilot program and for unanticipated costs. Locally based demolition companies and work crews started the Detroit campaign today and will continue for months, tearing down about 4,000 vacant properties. Flint, Grand Rapids, Pontiac and Saginaw are expected to begin their respective programs in September. MSHDA estimates at least 7,000 blighted structures will be razed during the program. DNR employees join fire suppression efforts in Montana The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Aug. 22 that 18 employees, who are trained as firefighters, from across the state have joined wildfire suppression efforts on a fast-moving blaze that has already burned more than 9,500 acres in western MontanaThe hand ere* »s comprised of five fire officers, 12 foresters and one surveyor from the DNR; two U5. Forest Service employees rounded out the crew, which was sent to Lolo, Mont., earlier this week. “Our staff has been highly trained to handle situations like this and are ready to go when­ ever and wherever they’re needed," said Bill O’Neill, chief of the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “Cooperative efforts between coun­ ties, slates and countries are crucial during I BUSINESS j BRIEFS emergency situations like these. Our thoughts are with those who arc out on lhe line fighting this bla/c and the others that arc burning out west.’’ , 1’he DNR will continue to provide assis­ tance to lhe national fire efforts while fire conditions remain critical. Nationally, 50 large uncontained fires arc currently burning, with 238 new fires that started last week. When employees are sent on out-of-state assignments, the DNR is fully reimbursed for all costs associated with thc support. O’Neill stressed that while some employ­ ees were sent to assist firefighters m Montana, the state is still well-equipped to handle wildfires should one occur in Michigan. For more information about thc DNR’s fire visit management efforts, www.michigan.gov/firemanagemcnt. War of 1812 banner returning to Detroit Michiganians can celebrate the bicentenni­ al of the return of thc Star-Spangled Banner to Detroit with historical re enactors. entertain* meat and presentations at 2 pm. Sunday; Sept. 29. m Legends Plaza a! the Detroit Historical Museum. • Sponsored by the Detroit Historical Society and the Michigan Commission on the; Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. thc celebration will mark the historic return of lhe American flag tn Detroit after a 13-month British occupation during* thc War of 1812. “ On Aug. 16, 1812. Detroit, then the capital of the territory of Michigan, .surrendered Ini the British. American forces regained control* two weeks after the Battle of Lake Erie,, which took place Sept. 10, 1813. American, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and. General William Henry Harrison sent naval' and army forces to raise thc Star Spangled Banner over thc city to mark the Sept. 29, 1813, arrival of American forces in Detroit The governor-appointed Michigan. Commission on thc Commemoration of the' Bicentennial of lhe War of 1812 is charged, with encouraging, planning and developing activities, events, programs, observances and services appropriate to commemorate* Michigan’s role in lhe War of 1812. More, information, including a complete list of War, of 1812 bicentennial events, can be found at www.michigan.gov/wafl 812. Donor wants proof of Nashville’s support for historic building by Shari Carney , Staff Writer Rose Heaton, co-founder of Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability, addressed the Nashville Village Council Thursday, Aug. 22, about the fate of thc for­ mer Kellogg School. BUGS is headquartered in thc school now referred to as Kellogg Educational Center. 'Hie building was purchased by thc Vincent family, but Heaton said the family is no longer interested in keeping the property. An anonymous donor has proposed pur­ chasing the building and renovating it, she said. The building would be under the direc­ tion of thc Barry County YMCA. Extensive renovations, such as an updated boiler and roof, would be high on a priority repairs list, however thc donor has conditions. “He has to sec other ‘skin in the game,"’ Heaton told council members, asking that they consider writing a letter of support. The support does not have to be money, she said; it could be work such as help with the mowing and weeding and supervision. Two picnic tables on the property were smashed this past year. “He is not going to invest in a community that is not willing to invest in themselves," said Heaton. A second party has offered a “sizable chunk of change" as matching funds to mainlain the building. Thc goal, said Heaton, is to have a self-sustaining fund where only the interest will be reinvested into the facility. Village President Frank Dunham thanked Heaton and said the council will consider the request and gel back to her with an answer. On another matter. Gloria Goodner thanked Sandy Lundquist for organizing peo­ ple to clean Putnam Park. Goodner also com­ mended Nashville’s Department of Public Works staff for their help with general clean­ up and brush removal. The fate of the dilapidated bandstand at Putnam Park was brought up by Trustee Darren Fisher. Fisher said residents have told him that due to the poor condition of lhe bandstand, it should be removed. Henry' Felder suggested lhe space be turned into a sand pit with a swing for handicapped children. “The roof is really bad, and thc whole back side could fall," said Felder. Trustee Ijori Courtney said if rhe bandstand, is in such bad shape, the village do somethingto block it off. “We arc losing our historical buildings," said Lundquist, who suggested instead of demolishing the bandstand putting a new roof on it, fencing off the area and marking it with a commemorative plaque. Rosalie Murphy said the Lions Club should be consulted since Putnam Park is one of the club’s projects. The council decided to place another advertisement in the Maple Valley News and perhaps lhe Reminder asking for contractors’ to bid on restoring the bandstand. The council will make a decision based on lhe proposals received. During committee reports. Trustee Terry; Zocrman said lhe demographics for Nashville show it to be an aging community. Zoerman suggested offering educational activities in the Kellogg building, such as extension class-; es from conununity colleges, as a means to keep young people in the area. ; The City of Monroe has declared the entire city a brownfield, said Zoerman, who added die idea intrigued him as a consideration for’ Nashville. Zoerman said a brownfield designation, might make restoration grants more feasible., The next Nashville Village Council meet-: ing will be Thursday. Sept. 12. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 29 — Movie Memories celebrates Doris Day with “It Happened to Jane." 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Sept. 2 — library closed for Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 3 — young chess tutoring. 4:30 to 5:30; open chess. 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call thc library, 269­ 945-4263. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 phone (202) 224-4822. Carl'Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 nhnne (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134* rrind Raoids Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. °°mld4* G president’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress YVV Jeffrey A. Keoscn, AIP Robin M. Welton David M. Mullenberg. CLL’. ChH'*, AIF* and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. rhe Hastings Localf home town service. Backed by Biff City resources 94S-9969 525 W. Apple Sl Hustings, MI 49(I5H www.dheovcnnnandalllc.coni Banner Secu^vlTcnJ^u^Lrt FSnwB'.Menhe* UKRA MFC Jrtt-.rv A Kr.-..;b All’ K'^-in M W ;• Dcivted toWerest* °f ^rrV C°unlVsince 1856 P^jwdby. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hiahway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 1351 N. M 44 JL;.a(tafaphics com •Advertising email;j-ada(»choiceonemaj<,com Newsroom email: nev- j »--------------------------------------------------- m m John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • presided a00an to5fi0pm Csss/xxl Frederic Jacobs Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Vice Pre^dent Stephen Jacobs Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Secretaryfit***** Sublet!pilon Raiaa: $35 par year In Barry County • newsroom• Doug Vanderlaan (£*) Kathy Maurer (Copy E 1 Bron Bremer Julie Makarcwicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto $40 pe< y&M In ad.on.ng count** $45 pof 1 Shari Carney Dave OeDeckor Donnie Ma*lson Weight Loss & Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy Accepted Monday tvo-jjh Fnday oht’wfwo POSTMASTER. Send eddrm changes io PO Bo* B H®^. Wl 49056-0602 Second Clew Pcstaga Pad al Kaatnga. Ml 49066 Gole earns r it Hastings dentist [yr pC..?''ship presented fellowship st h 1 l,P D- Gole was of General Dentistry j.*0 Academy national meeting in group’s only eight Michigan dem-Vl ,e’ Tenn., one of in 2013. Fellowship ‘sls lo win the award general dentists why ls presented to hours of continuing more than 500 general dentistry. Cdlion in all areas of 1 I r ,q oroviding hypnotherapy for weight loss, stop smoking & stress relief. Lose Dave “ Ldieting- No pills, no supplements, oat healthy, & move more. Stop smoking weight witnoui ^ thoul cravjngs or withdrawals. During my seminar, I will explain what or ciw^ing i •worgs <hon hypnotize you to shut otf your unhealthy habits. Join thouhypnosis »s * over mo past 30 years. No gimmicks or stage tricks, real medical hyp­ sands I have _ m money y0U wj|i save on tobacco & junk food. A modest $5 donation when nosis. imagy ocmte(j. Only one 2-hour session is needed for desirable results signing'n ,s app Tues., Sept. 10 Hastings - Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 n. Mt Ave. Wed., Sept. 11 Plainwell - Heritage Banquet Cnlr., 622 Allegan st. Sign in 30 minutes early. Seminars begin at 730pm David Miller S.W.C.HL 231 -288-5941 www.DMSemlnars.com Now bookina private corporate sessions J �sm°King, Worship Together continued from page 1 choice ~ churches Weekly schedules of Hastings area char WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACF COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 High***. N^hnlfe. Ml 490?3• Pa»tor Dor. Ri»vc* t5|7) SU O Mwntog Celebration 9 a m & 10 8’ s.m Fcllowdup Time Nw Ox- xavior Nuncry. cbMnr.’* tsimMry. youth grrxip aJuh xmll group miuUry. 203 N M*m. W'oodUnd. Ml 48897 • (SfA) 367-406! Pastor Gory Stnunons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a. tn PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH _ Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml :wii 4905!) )e^i-r-hip toMUOg Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (?69) 758-3021 church phone. Sunda* Service 9.30 xm . Sunday SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Mik» Rd. P.0 Boi4ftJ.(cvxnerofMdoRd A> M-43), Delton. School II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednextay ntghtt 6:30 ,MI 49046 Pjb»o: Rorrr Gaypivl. (50 204-9390 Sunday Wmh«p Seme? JO» a m- » *n Nursery and Ctv!3n-’A Muvtn. Thund/y mgbr study and prsVer rune 6 V p m. u> 7JO p m. CHURCH OF THE MZ IRENE 1716 N.’.-b H.a'lwjy R«v Timm Oyer. P»»tot Sunday School 9 45 an. Morris Worship Sen.ee 10.45 xm Evr-.«v Service 6pm.; Wednesday Evening Service 7pm HRS r BAPTIST CHURCH L Wuodfa»n. Hasxxngv Dan Cterhe S'. P-'-. r. RyM> R«*<. ^<wth Ju’b Maorrr, MusK Pi*tor Smby Seniors 9 15 xm Suafay Schoo! (of nd ages. 10:30 a.m Worship Service, e pm Evening Semet Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m A 5r High Youth Grw-p 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 pre. Avtzna, Bible Study, Pnu.< and Prayer Call Church Office 948XiXM for information on MOPS. Children’s Chorr. Sport*. Mini«tncs. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31K5 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Su>un D. Olsen. Phene 945-2654. Vfavhip Scnkxs Sunday. 945 am . Sunday School, 10 45 ini 4887 Coar> Grose Rd Puslnr JLindaH Birtrand. WhccJduir acces­ sible anJ elevator Sunday Schoo! 9.30 a.m. Worship Time 10.30 .i in. Youth activities: call for irfornulion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bend St . Hastings. Pastor CHURCH of CHRIST 541 N. Michie^ A*e . Phene 269-’45^«8- Sunday School 10 am.; V»ora..p l wXaayNifM B.bk S~6 7 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East pa Box 61 . MBS P.v.- Re. lenj Bvkea.. ((|M SW-WK. SuOey W-«h.p II OZX im. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2W W. Gram Street. Hasting*. Ml mouth al ths* service). 10 xm. Holy 49058. Pa»wr Dun Spachman. Office Communion (each week). The Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Rector of S>. Andrew A* Matthias is Monday-Friday 9 am-Noon. Sunday Rt Res David I Hu't*>ck. The church phone number is 269-795­ morning worship hours 8:45 am. 2370 and thc rectory number is 269- • Traditional Worship; 10:45 am. 948-9327. Oar church wcb*He is CCntcmporsuy Worship, and Nunery httpj/trax.to .uidrtwinatthias. We Care Available dunng woryhip (infante are part of the Diocese of thc Great through age 4y Sunday School for Lahn which is in communion unh PrrK-12th is available daring 10.45 The United Episcopal Church of umhsprervia . Share lhe Light Soup North America and use the 1928 Kitchen senea a free meal CKD. B»»k of Common Prayer at all our Tuesday from 5 to 6 pm. service*. M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4993. Church Website: uww Telephone 269-945 9121. Pastor Brim hopeumarg Church Fax No; 269­ Teed arJ Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. 818-0007. Church Secretary­ treasurer. Linda Bchon. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 ptn, Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sr Hi Youth 5 to 7 pm: Sunday evening service 6 Sundays: Nursery ind t.silkr (birth pm; Tbesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr High Youth (meJ versed) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am • Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH ut 10 30 xm inxreved in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to col! one of tlicvc num­ bers Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 cr. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600Po*cl) Road. Hasting*. Pastor Bob Wil son. Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Pastor s Home 269-945-J356 bjw !633'<i sbcglohdl.net. Sunday School 9:45 xm ; Worship Sen ice 10 45 xm.', Sunday Evening 6 pm. Wednesday 7 pm COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 Hwy„ Dowling. Ml Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun 10 a.m. Wonhip Service; Sc+.oo! and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule • Aduk Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Wonbip A Children’* Prop,ntms 10 a m) Yirith Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chiinev, Praite Band. Quilling Group, Community Breaklibh und trsore! Ca?l the church office at (267) 721­ 6077 (M/W F 9 am-12 pm), c mail office<®ruei net or vi.it ww ivxountrychaprlumc.ory for 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hidings through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9 JO c.m. classes (or todJlers thru adult Worship Servicr. 10J0 tun. & Children Church, 4 yearvdth grade, dismissed during announcernenui Sunday Youth Group and Wednesday Midweek Programs will rctumrn September. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50*) Bible Study at 10 xnt and bach a: Wendy11:30 in. Th.7il Thursday Brunch at 9J0 am. returns in September. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH D'ncaver Gnd's Grace Hi'rh iu! 301 E. State Rd . P.O. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scon Price.' Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: sv’ww.bfegateccxom. Sun­ day Worship 10 irn. Wednesday Life Group 6 30 pm. * Sunday, Sept 1 - Summer Wmhip Houn 8.-00 &. 10:00. No Sunday School. Sept. 1 • Men & Women AA 7 p m. Sept. 2 - Church Office Closed. Sept 3 • Worship Committee 7 p.m. Sept 4 • Sarah Circle Outing 6 pm. County Seat Sept 5 - Middle School Youth Group 5-6:30 pm. Sept- 7 • Congregational Council Retreat 8:30 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spjit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 uxiCi of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun Praise & Worship 10:30 xm.. 6 pom., Wed. 630 pm. Jesus Club fot boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastor* David x-J Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For iafomntioB gall 616-731-5194. xm. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2695. Pastor Amy Luckey, http 5'www.discov cr-grxe.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hxtings. Ml 49Q5K. (269)945-5463 Rev Dr. Jeff Ganivon, Pastor. Sunday Sen lea: 8:55 am. Traditional Worship Service; II am. to be comni; 8 nrir! -inv 6e ,n thc Ofdinancc ,s S°inS that lhcy WCrC t0 i ‘ “ d,t,°nal properties, that may need 10 ordinances. en j the cpunci! agreed to amend thc o iflanee umj of Tangje Town at . °zi -’n8 a5 anothcr smoke-free zone, an wi exp|on» additional parks in future discussions. r • Agreed a change to the current fireworks ordinance. The change will prevent the use of certain fireworks from midnight through 8 a.m. • Approved the purchase of two new police cars. • Joined Mayor Campbell in honoring donors to the new downtown spray plaza. Campbell invited the donors to the podium during his reading of the proclamation. Honored were Flexfab and its employees for a $312,000 gift, the Hastings Rotary Club’s gift of $25,000. Rotary Club members for individual donations totaling $88,350, and Goodrich Quality Theaters for its donated gift of property for the project valued al $7,000. The City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority also was recognized for its contribution of $69,663 in professional services supporting the project. SWANS, continued from page 1 proposed control activities affect more than one unit of munic^j government with an interest in lhe water body, resolutions that approve mute swan ranagcnicnt activities for lhe related areas muy.be obtained from each unit (township).’” Fisher s summationfA^njs jjlc. reso­ lution by the county b^d attempts to alter the DNR policy by req<g lownships to opt out of a countyuidc app^i and that “there is nothing in the DNR pcLcy which permits such an approach, and vjch an approach would appear to be a deir violation of the DNR’s written policy.” Fisher’s letter closes by slating “there is a provision in lhe DNR policy allowing a coun­ ty resolution, but it is not applicable to Leach Lake, which lies entirely within Carlton Township.” Tins particular section implies that “the DNR may not issue a permit for swan control on Leach Lake, without an affirmative resolu­ tion from lhe Carlton Township Board." Additional comments from commissioners on lhe issue reflected both personal and financial concerns. Commissioner Jim DeYoung said during his travels over the past two weeks to various lakes, he did not see one trumpeter swan. Commissioner James Dull asked lhe coun­ ty administrator “how much money has been spent utilizing legal counsel to deal with lhe mute swan resolution?” Michael Brown answered Dull with “$500 or less.” Brown said the DNR policy and county resolution should be reviewed, as a general rule. Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg, said 35 days remained for townships to opt out, adding that Johnstown Township had voted to opt out at its last meeting. Mary Fisher informed the board that the DNR did not have a copy of thc letter from Law Weathers and that she through county commissioners should rescind what she called a faulty resolution. The basis for her call for such action, she said, is supported by public opinion, thc lack of DNR attendance to township discussions and the recently identi­ fied contradictory nature of the resolution itself. hi other business, the board: • Approved consent items, approval of most recent board meeting minutes and thc approval for the Child Care Fund amendment, which will bring Barry’ County into agree­ ment with the State of Michigan. • Heard presentations and committee updates from Liz Lenz, community prcventionist with the county’s mental health and substance abuse department, with regard to the Substance Abuse Task Force and from Jim McManus, director of the planning and zon­ ing department. Lenz’s update provided information describing the task force and its functions and requested the community fill out a survey at www.bit.ly/saftcommunitysurvey. She also pointed out a full-page spread in this week’s Reminder. McManus provided information summariz­ ing the work completed in 2012 through the planning department. The data presented identified increases in permits requests and approvals, revenue generation via these per­ mits issuance’s, enforcement priorities, and collaboration with the joint planning commit­ tee. McManus said, "In 2013, we anticipate continued growth in the county” and told the county board to expect several rezoning requests and more address changes in accor­ dance with the amended address ordinance. • Approved a request by Mindie Smith, rep­ resentative of the Substance Use Disorder Services of Southwest Michigan, to accept the Intergovernmental Transfer of Functions and Responsibilities Act transferring adminis­ tration duties of Block Grant funding and Public Act dollars from the Kalamazoo Coordinating Agency to lhe newly formed Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health entity (previously known as Region 4). • Granted a request from the prosecutor’s office to transfer some services from lhe Public Act to thc Friend of lhe Court offices. This effectively terminated the contracts held between the PrX, Friend of lhe Court and the Department of Human Services and instigat­ ed the signing of a new contract between the FOC and DHS Office of Child Support, allowing funds to be allocated for this trans­ fer. The funds approved would support lhe hiring or training for staff to assume the new duties. • Reviewed a resolution to apply for Housing Resource Funds to continue the county’s efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for its low-to-moderate income residents. A hearing has been scheduled Sept. 10 to allow for public comment. u> online at v.ww.first,hurehhutings. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH eu Fot information an our Bible stud­ ies. Youth Group, and other programs! A Communiry of Chitl followers uho Glonfr God, S'nntthen one another and Transform our World. 502 Ext Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday; Sunday Schoo! for all ages 10 am., Morning Worship II ant, Evening Worship 6 pm Thursday. Bible Study <k Prayer 7 p.m. For informa­ tion about oilier ministries and oppor­ tunity* contact Pastor Jim He's or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email p■•.s«t'fjim'i» cbchMtings ofg of tee our Wrbsrtr wvkwcbchastingi org Bi WL s: -1 Hm 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY 945-4700 lheCcTOS'ff Ma"sfie'd exP'"i.ned ‘hM Contemporary Worship Service. Visit Thii information on worship senice is provided h) Thf Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings Plaza ^ayor Frank Campbell reads s proclamation honoring donors who helped with construction of the city's new Spray He rin S.Goo<Jr*cri Theatre representative Greg Faubert looks on. Goodrich Theatre, which donated the land, was recognized for l0n with Flexfab, the Hastings Rotary Club, Rotary Club individual members, and the Hastings Downtown Development Authority. (Photo by Seth Graves) the council: HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hoh Comrumion Every Sunday! J C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday nyjfr »nfomuiUun tnonung acrviee hoo avaiw0^ nuncry andj ..-^v. prrunwi 2415 McCann Rd (in Irvin?). Sunday services each week: 9’15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion thc 2nd Sunday ot each pm; SonShtnc PFi-mJumjI (age* 3 & 4) (September thru Mayb Tt»cs_ Thun, from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 9275 S. 49050 day* Sunday SAININ ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH - .. d.i HaiunP' 1674 t ‘ ’’69 945-^-SuwUy 49O5XPh<-e^ io^ 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Draw 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Gull Lake one goal better than Trojan boys in opener wodd Hke 801 lh': kind of playu like io see TUc^ b“‘no1 ,he resulls “ W° “ Tlie Troian , dropped its b°ys’ socccr falling 2-110 v- ?amc of the season Tuesday* TK head coa^^ll Lake. .. ,c played well. Jachim said his boys “Although th the level of p|avC ^board did not refl^1 ing good about walked away f^1' Kyle Clark scn^Wel1 lf,ey ^sist from £oah off ^rcd a through LWi,liatnson. Williamson 2dd’ which Qifrom the center of back of the net f°und and put into die The Blue “Monter kick '^ed their two goals on Rhoades took c a deflection. Andrew ^nch“way in>* every other shot iha h<^ made «^n)c fJ«t fOr Qnd jachim said hoys aliT^'e saves ,,h7 h.^ played well but they TK i Center. h back jh 101 of work ahead of ' ^Sthis evelling at B>ro» Nickels win Mulberry Fore’s annual Couples’ Golf League Kathy and Gary Nickal are the winners ot this year's r ® Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. A group of ten counio0?'3'6 8 Golf League at year. The people who are part of this league are encourani °Ok Part of Ihe ,un ,his said Kathy Mace, adding that they are always looking fOr np 9 and have lots of fun. evv members. �Bic HiiTtinqs Banner - Thursday. Auqust 29. 2013 - Par,a 7 Marriage licenses William Hewitt turns 85. f Hv was held at our daugh L y b,r<hday Our address: 3165 s™ ' *"d son-in- Cravens to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary Die and Alice (Hanford) Craven were mar­ ried September 4. 1948 in northern Michigan. They celebrated their 65th wed­ ding anniversary early on July 27th with ail four of their children: John (Marlene) Craven, Pat (Gany) Croce, Deb Mills and Robert Craven; as well as all 13 of their grandchildren: Martha. Melissa, Mary. Sarah. Rebecca. Ivan, Joshua, Kevin, Brandon, Jacob. Trevor. Lillianna, and Nicholas; and three of their great-grandchildren: Zachary. Madison, and Lucia. The daylong celebration started with a brunch with immediate family al thc Craven home in rural Hastings. Thc family was then chauffeurcd by their oldest son. John Craven, per the Barry County Transit bus system, to a larger gathering, combining the special anniversary event with lhe annual Hanford/Foss reunion. Extended family and friends continued to honor the special couple with a card shower, cake, and best wishes for the years to come. The reunion, as always, included tons of great food, thc traditional ice cream wagon, and exciting games for kids of all ages. Die and Alice have lived in lhe community of Hastings for their entire married life. Friends at the Hastings Free Methodist Church have appreciated their loyal dedica­ tion over the years as well. If you see them, please congratulate them on this milestone in their lives. We love them dearly and arc pray­ ing for another ten years’ Vai Bauchman to celebrate 99th birthday Hsings. MI Join Vai Bauchman to celebrate her 99th birthday. Saturday. Augusi 31, 2 to 4 p.m. at Woodlawn Meadows, 821 North East Street, Hastings. Vai looks forward to seeing friends and friends. No gifts, please. Cards welcome. Phone Geraldine Seger to celebrate 90th birthday Geraldine Seger will celebrate her 90lh birthday on September 12, 2013. Cards and well wishes may . be sent to 2404 McCann Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. «2=SSKS=~L2ASEMENT SERVICES „ ■ Michael John Paul Mooney. Shelbyville and Bethany Lynn Johncock. Shelbyville. Dougins Clifford Webb, Middleville and Tracy Alina Todd. Middleville. David Nel-on Wright. Delton and Jennifer Nicole-Mae Young. Delton. Donald Lloyd Conner. Hastings and Dime Kay Dipert. Mailings. Michael Thomas Bynski, Middleville and Kattie Elizabeth Haywood. Middleville. Jason Daniel Abfalter. Nashville and Kellie Jo Benschoter. Nashville. Scott Edward Haire. Hastings and Vcnessa Nicole Klotz. Hastings. Benjamin John Lokic, Crested Butte. CO and Kirsten Nicole Olsen. Gunnison. CO. Matthew Scan O’biughlin. Hastings and Dana Sue Devries, Hastings. Scott Robert Lehman. Nashville and Julie Lynn Bumham. Nashville Cameron David Thompson. Mattawan and Olivia Marie Tabor, Hastings. Joshua E. Frantz. Wayland and Margaret Louise Bromund. Wayland. Shawn Patrick Murphy. Delton and Stephanie Marie Hall. Plainwell Bradley Aaron Depriest-Newton. Middleville and Sarah Jane Noble. Middleville. Kevin Russell Smith. Middleville and Renee Mary Barton. Middleville. BARRY COUNTY i.-T !li Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Sept. 10,2013 Speakers: Mich, Senator Mike Nofs and r. Ken Thompson on Common Core . Middle Villa Inn 4611 North M-37. Middleville II Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464. DIG-IT, INC IS HIRING^ TWO BROTHERS AMD A TENT “Specializing in directional drilling’' www.dig-it-inc.com<http://www.dig-it-inc.com For All Your Tent Rental Needs Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Must havesCDL or Clean Driver’s License and able get a CDL. email resume to johrA.endershot@dig-it-inc.com _ r^fFax to: 616^392-9802 ' .... . Schroll-Vogel Molitors observe their 50th wedding anniversary Jerry and Linda Molitor of Gun Lake have been blessed with 50 years of marriage, hav­ ing been w ed on Sept. 7. 1963 in Marine City, MI. The family celebrated with a week together on Lake Leelanau. Their children are Michele and Ken Gort and Mark and Kym Molitor and grandchildren arc Alyssa (Gort) Voetberg. Jamie Gort and Kevin Gort. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Vogel of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Ryan Vogel, to Erika Apryl Schroli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schroli of Union, Ml. . Ryan is a 2008 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2012 graduate of Central Michigan University. Ryan is currently work­ ing as a graduate assistant athletic trainer al the University of Detroit Mercy and will receive his master’s in health administration in May of 2014. Erika is a 2006 graduate of Three River High School and a December 2010 graduate of Central Michigan University. In May of 2013, Erika completed her master’s in human resource development al the University of Findlay. She is currently seeking a position as a collegiate track and Held coach. A July 12, 2014 wedding is planned at Riverside Receptions in Centreville, MI. Branson, MO - Featuring Bill Cosby October 11-15 . Builders Lumber & Home Center BuJd-nq 1 ? • Bu'.-l »j ? E d. -j 4 ZSCJ • 0.; d.--v| 5 5 j Chicago Shopping & Broadway : ■■ > •„ ' 1 1 4 163*1 -•; 7 ' 349 N. Water St., Portland, Ml Open Houses: Aug »■' (lOs-lZp) Sept 4* (12-2pm) ONLINE BIDDING ENDS AT 12PM Oct 25-26 and Nov. 15-16 3 Building Sites in Grandriver Estates Let 1O» 64« Arc:-U-t 101 53»AcxM-Lcl 100 43*Acr« Chinook Ln, Portland, Ml Detroit Cathedrals ONLINE BIDDING ENDS AT 1PM November 12 2 ONLINE AUCTIONS Friday, September 13th Christmas in Chattanooga Portland Township • Ionia County November 18-22 SHERIDAN Qucxtions’ Niagara Falls Festival of Lights tizketn. auction co. 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(269!■Xi; | �9 — ThtvyJw AuguM 29. 2013 — The Has’.ngs Bam-; Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Fluinc (Jarlock I | J J I In the finaf<fox< of August, ibere E an abundance ol beauty in the flowers grow ing in two fields on ihe shml east west section of Woodland Road caM of Eacle Point. This area was seeded last year and it is a repeating K'auty sjxm this year with ruJbeckia and other prairie flowers . A short section of First Street is undergoing a great upheaval with the tarvia being ground up Huge new concrete pipe* were or. site V. Hi; .1 CO:b;' '..Jiziiig in *’O!K iclc »JW • ins: ?h’s week. The block from Fifth Aienuc loJ-oiirth was thus ircalcd and al.ro the short x-.vtron of first cast of Fourth Avenue io the Jlcs ard lailroad- It v .o a rorpioc to dn\e in the aliev behind the stores, reach the north end of the bhKs and be confronted bx >awhor*;' Die deixM complex was open Iasi weekend vxiih an ojiportumiy for member* to 'how w„v item' from lhe June alumni exhibit and Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads ..hibit Now the building the July and regular meet­ ready tor ihe fall itxhi j2 and thc ing> of the histoncnl^’<•*> ’ ‘14 county genealogy scxk-0 i 1)<>n cnk,r. 1.on-line MeMilkn »n for .he lained wveral Iwnb " ‘n birthday and annual olT lo-Mhoo1 P v)bmbers of fa'ni,u> anni.enuuy cond '”t“ |'s ,„h enine fm.n Grand Rapid.. < Morses from » j|n| ol)lcrs from .... viorse young Sullen barbeque. -Samniay ahenux.n ^rade and mom. 1 his is lhe last chanee .rf k season to eat High’s barbecue chicken. H < d k back next spring for the Lions Club in May. the Alethiansini July and the Lions again m Woodland on Eibor Day weekend. One sign of fall E upon us. First grapes arc turning from green to purple. Another sign is that squirrels are now raiding cornfields to pick an ear 6f field coni, strip the husks eat lhe com and lease the husks and the cob on lawns next door to thc field. Fhe.se squirrels arc smart. They live in loWn but choose spots near rural cornfields. prairievilletownshipplanningcommission ....... NOTICE^OFPUBLIC^HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PAR­ TIES’ EDWARD JONES Work to become a better investor eml holiday c °hscrve Labor Day. A fedthe nehicxejr”'c‘: 1894. Labor Day celebrates people. hke. Cnis of American workers ~money. Bin' °u,XeJf. who work hard for their long-term r. 0 nii,kc progress toward your more than in anc’al goals, you need to do invest it wjy.?1 ittrri money — you have to Fortunye|C ^nd that takes work, too. tv peso! | (k -' dicre’s no real mystery to the to become ‘n Which y°ul1 need ,o cngagC suggestions. ’nvcstor- ^erc are a ^cw people dthv,-k,Xe "n esting a priority. Many ter handle" ’nVcMlnP until they "have a bet­ intentions f? lhc,r lances. But these good there will a *qucn’’y go unfulfilled because to spend on ’’Oinelhing else on which important JL? m°ne>- To work loward -vour tncnl or aSSuch as a <-™fortabl«; rc,ircawav some^ucation. you need to put •’■•ining out in’?',c> rcg",arl>- lf >'°,u’re J"S' able in -.rr *°ur career, you might not be can help A^h-bUt e“'n a Sma" ‘,m0Un' 'hcn your salary increases, so • ln'Xshnent contributions. To make it vour b.ink t’ °UrScb’ insider arranging for rnntoh fr ° au,°matically move money each • , .0,n checking or savings account >nto an myeMnscntaccoun\ ',f to understand what s in your portfoto. . omc invests aren-( certain about what lines menut^y-own _ anj uncertainty tan ear to poor decision-making if it comes necessary to make changes. So .--in make sure you know what’s in your jxirtfolio — and why. • WbrA to keep your portfolio current with your goals. Even if you know why you ini­ tially purchased certain investments and how they fit into your portfolio, you can’t put things on ’‘autopilot." Over lime, your goals may evolve, which means you’ll need to be vigilant in working with your financial advi­ sor to adjust your portfolio accordingly. • Work to diversify your holdings. No mat­ ter where you arc in your life, you will still need to diversify your portfolio by owning a variety of investments — stocks, bonds, gov­ ernment securities and other vehicles. Consequently, you’ll need to review your portfolio regularly to ensure that it’s still properly diversified. Diversification is a strat­ egy designed to help reduce the effects of volatility on your holdings, but keep in mind that even a diversified portfolio can’t guaran­ tee profits or protect against loss. • Work to maintain a long-term perspective. No matter what you might hear from anyone else, there’s no “shortcut" to investment suc­ cess. Many people hope they will “hit" on that one investment that will make them rich quickly — but that’s pretty much a fantasy. To help achieve your goals, you will need Id invest for many years, through good markets and bad. And during those inevitable down­ turns, you’ll need to focus on your long-term objectives and follow a consistent investment strategy, making only those adjustments that PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on September 18, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following. 1. A request by Harvey Wierenga, 11397 Lakeshore Dr.. Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a Special Land Use permit for the construction of an accessory structure vacant parcel, across the street from the principle dwelling, pursuant to section 4.20 "Accessory Buildings". The proposed structure is intended to replace the 2 existing sheds already on the property. The subject prop­ erty is 11397 Lakeshore Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 - 08-12-320-030-00 and is J92 7,y.j .! . .. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before lhe Planning Commission for this meeting. • All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written com­ ments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner. Township Supervisor 775EO463 August 29. 2013 COMBINED NOTICE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS AND NOTICE OF FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) TO AU. INTEHESTED AGENCIES. GltOUPS AND PERSONS: Barry County 220 Wvrt Statv Street Ihstings, .Mi 4905H 1269) 915-1245 Ifu-se notu'eb shall MUr-fy t ., j separate but related procedural requirements for activities l<» be undertak­ en h/ Barry’ County NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS On i.r iNout September 14. 2013, Barn1 County will submit a request to Michigan State Housing Devil "'men'. .Vjtljonty 'MSHDX) (nr the release of the following program funds: ■ UDBG urA r TjI’<- I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 □ HUME dIOME h.sef.mvnt Partnership Act) under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez N'.’i n. I Aftord-hk HousutgArt of 1990 J NSP under Tilk III of Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 200h Program iimoS roll be u.ud to iindtrlui.c a project known as BAHRY COUNTY HOME IMPROVEMENT for the purpose of assisting in ihe rehabilitation of approximately fifteen single-family, owner-occupied homes in Barry County, ihe CDBl, assistance Is the County Allocation amount indicated for Barry County of $250,00(1, and will be limited to families with low to moderate Incomes (not exceeding SO percent of ana median income for Barry County). The rehabilitation will bring these homes into com­ pliance v.ith HUD’S Housing Quality Standards, as well a* address emergency code concerns. .Vbisbnce lo homeowners will be al a maximum 100 • deferred loan, with most repayment due upon sale or transfer of title of the property. Filly percent (50%) of the funds must comply with Place Making requirements, and will be in targeted communities Identified and approved by MSHDA in the City of ’ Hasting, Ullage of Naahrille and lhe Unincorporated Ullage of Delton. NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT No .iou cn.'ii’' ni'.c nlal jd.ri'e- nnp.zub r.r I’.izards v*er«.- identified in the course of the* environmental revieev. Th■.!•>/■. :l hji been Ji krnil'iid Hut the project will have n<» significant impact <m the human ».n.;rv»;’cent . »v! an Envininr cntal Irnp.i.t Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act iN’EPAi of I9t»9 j-' r. /. required F'n a licitd icvn j'-lditu'iki! < Gv;n>nr;i< nta’ analysts roll be adJre^sid on project sites as they are identif.-.!-SIIPO (State Historic Preservation) and Site Hazardous Materials (i.e. fuel oil tanks). Acd,r..:J projtc! jr.f‘>rmatioa b contained in the Environmental Hi vow Record (ERR) on file at the iidJu-> v.inch may lx cs-imincd or copn d e.’etkdjvs. M a.m. to 5 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS A:i) indi. J .j. ; • , suhni't v. rill, n comments to Barry County .it th * address listed abuse n.-' or r < September 13, 2013. AB amimcnts will be u>:i<:di red hy Barry County pru-r to requesting « reque-t lor re kun; t.f funds from MSHDA Comments should sjxxify which Notice is being addressed. RELEASE OF FINDS Barry County i i. MSHDIth ' Barry County and Michael C. Brown in his capacity County AdtntnieiraUr and Cufb’;i Otticu; vim-cni to accept thc junulktmn ot the Fe-der.il Courts if an -ctH.n ;s io vnf'ur (> vporrobiiftii • ::i n-tation to 'Ik- environmental review proce and tint thruo p..'i <■,' i , L,-, n s,.MSHDA‘approval of Hie ceTtmcalion’•ati'ljr-s its ri-eponsibihtics under Ni I'A h’i ; । ’ .• ,.i i,;,_ - ,j tl,.t|u .i(it- , and .iUok • Harry County to uu Program fund-. GWECUoxs TO HEI.FASE OF LUNDS • IMIDA ;:ij.. b».Jt j,., •_ fi;.),!, o( funds,mdcertification fora peri Jftihmda-,: following ■; '/. .I(ily n : .J- bv-d on one of the follmvmg: (a) the certification w.;'- not c' • g. -a t. • t < , ; _ lf)/ |]K t nnr.nij! re n u- jrcord inJiGitis .in omission ot a required rt. p fr t,;K ni tJ| 21 CFR Part 5S: (c) th- grant recipient lias com mob-. P-f. '.- . < 4 (1 n n -i n j I),- 2| CFR Part a?? bJorc approval ot a release ol hinds by !-.'!> > >: j, ,f, •, - ।.r: in 4<) CFR Part J5(M hab submitted written hndi' g r' .'t'r pre; ;: >■ jr,- Sandpoint •: environmental quality. Ohirrtinns must Ik pre;are.' ..'.I • f .H itr jr,, Klth required procedure-! '21 Cl R Part M) and -.hall he addressed (4fa. ‘ C73|„ Xfichigan Avenue. Un.inp, Ml 48933. 517-3554hni. Oh;c< ti'”? to th', uh : ;l|.u..;), 1(l., <;ij.tr than tho; v ated above will not he considcred by MSHDA. ‘ • tseplrmber 30, 2013. v.i|l I* considered by MSHDA Miclijid t. Brown. Count) AJiuiaiilrbtor tism-mv by .1 uK rcw jcz ^WriTer With school StnrtUT.«tX| week, drivers arc reminded to be careful and watch­ ful for children Svalkinjar riding bicycles to school, crossing roads getting on and off school buses. Barry County Sheriff pfr Leaf said parents and children should be reminded of basic safety rules. Every day, more than 20 million children use school buses as transportation to and from school. Although school buses represent the safest form of highway transportation, there arc a number of safety factors both students and drivers should be aware of. “Children are often eager to get off the school bus because they arc excited to tell their parents bout all of the fun they had at sch<X)l that day. “ said Ixaf. "It is crucial that parents reinforce lhe school bus safety rules children learn at school." The following are some basic rule reminders fordrivers, parents and students. Drivers • Remember lhai children are unpredictable in their actions. Take extreme caution when traveling in a school zone. • If there are no sidewalks, drive cautious­ ly. Be more a|en l0 lhe possjbility of children walking in the road. • Slow down and prepare to stop whenever ydhm- school bus lighis are Hashing. • ‘ e'er Pass a school bus when there am flashing red lighb AJ| fnoIorisls nwst stop for a stopped school bu.s that has its flashing lights activated, js a $i lha( studenfs Hn I? °n or < ‘he bus. There is a $250 r,nC'Or,lkTall> passing ;1 bu,. • irri.. Students • PriorVk?e bus stoP early. ..... come io a bl,Jnli"g the bus. wait until it l>^' • Alm. a>'' it's okay to boariprepaX \ *’lk »>> the .sidewalk Wilke™ Lh 'he sirect near a bus. make sine th"''■<i CJ,C c”"'i,c' "i,h drl'Cr ° • 11 "alkin, c'"'1 lhc bust„u three giant ^'dc ">e bus «alk a' l'asl • T‘,kt extn ’ **** ln,m iL ,h ii vlothing uiti, . Caution to make sure t get caught in l}'l‘WMrings or ,X)ok bagS °° ' Never Shu? ^ntlrqil or door. bus is stonpe, !? P'ck something up wh^ ‘ of* to avoid Uni k4'1 Un,il lhe bus h“S seen by the driver ^yo'ncotq?'dr‘’n never to accept rule>'ops or toXhltVii l0 wa|k in groups to bus *<n)(,vcrfni ’Phonic . , rules with allchil^n ^'-aM^'Mpe.cort children across XrWh'kU>'''S'rarfci'>hothd'^ «“ «d, can be ticketed and I •eat t ■ iiUHo?^ /l!iX)”ant io make sure *l11 nUUnV h ’h-H ? safe. He also reniHi^ S young diner will going to and from school, and everyone should be sure to use caution and patience. by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters “Knowledge is a big subject. Ignorance is bigger. And it is more interesting." So begins Stuart Firestein’s book Ignorance: How It Drives Science. Part of the core message in the book about how science should work is wrapped up in a brief story about a physicist named Isidor Isaac Rabi. When Rabi came home from school each day , his immigrant moth­ er didn’t ask him what he learned, but rather whether he had asked any good questions in class. ’Hiat approach to think­ ing about learning helped propel Rabi to enormous professional success. Hr devel­ oped nuclear magnetic resonance, a tech­ nique of investigation that lies at thc heart of MRI machines found in hospitals today. Rabi’s work earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics. It’s easy to slip into thinking that science is a description of facts about the world. Freshman geology textbooks are large vol­ umes packed full of descriptions and vocabulary highlighted in bold text. When I used to teach introductory geology I tried to make exams richer than merely being vocabulary quizzes. But it was also true that scores and scores of terms had to be mastered by the students in order that we could talk in class about some of the more interesting geologic ideas One of those was “deep time," by which we mean the immense length of Earth history. But science isn’t really about facts or vocabulary. Rather, it’s a way of inquiring about the w orld around us. And the spirit of questioning can only blossom when we recognize the fact there is a great deal we don’t understand- As Fircstein puts it in his blog, the textbook approach to thinking make sense for your situation. As you can see, you JI need to work on many aspects of investing (o stay on the ro.id toward success. But you don t have to work alone Investing can Ik- complex, so you may want to get help from a financial professional - someone who knows both the investment world and your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance. This article was written by Edward Jones for use bv your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. —stocks— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 34.00 +23 Altria Group 33.69 -.18 AT&T +54 41.45 BP PLC 26.60 -.42 CMS Energy Corp 38.17 -.49 Coca-Cola Co 34.38 -.63 Conagra 64.04 -1.08 Eaton 71.56 +.40 Family Dollar Stores 18.43 -.63 Fifth Third Bancorp 56.03 -.57 Rowserve CP 15.88 Ford Motor Co. -.43 49.14 General Mills -.27 General Motors 33.70 -1.12 Intel Corp. 22.19 -.33 61.64 Kellogg Co. -.96 McDonald’s Corp 94.86 -.65 Perrigo Co. 116.67 -2.43 Pfizer Inc. 28.00 -.55 Sears Holding 40.58 -1.01 Spartan Motors 6.09 +.34 Spartan Stores 20.59 -.85 Stryker 67.07 -1.18 TCF Financial 14.16 -.58 Walmart Stores 72.85 -.38 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,416.06 S24.51 14,776 638M +44.79 +1.49 -226 -f57M about science can make it “appear as a scary, insurmountable mountain of facts, rather than the playground of inquiry it actually is." I really like that last phrase with its imagery of play. Questions, rather than facts, arc what really lead a perron forward in science, i irestem makes the case that “what leads to gwxi science is uncertainty. That doesn’t mean scientists shouldn’t be certain about lndl,ngs- 11 lnea"s 'hey Should be comfonable that their findings are not thc final answer. un ’ic‘encv- Wc must not just tolerate weh iv‘V revoL’nize our ignorance, de .1 w ° C.m.brace lhe l^1 is a great we 1 ^now’evcn beyond that, wh it w ^,?|Cac^n«wledge that some of wroL ? h,nk. WC know “> * before th^'b that was written through g'eokjEY hVI°niC rcvo!ulion swcpt People h ut '"entions the idea some ' ms. eould PUl '™ ,hal »"-• does so <!nlynu> di"'’"”11 ,he globc- buI'' ha,,d l't other Wo !"’'ion °U' " "eontinental drift" k k c°nccpt °f il,,^ h.nottoeons?deHtUg "P ° ’ a"‘i Z'X" hard work science — an.i ut 11 s worth it in suits in lite. H1 niany our other pur- Cl native of the at Princeton a a gcolo^1 This column K- * harvard universities **rictdtural <l*er''ice <>f the College i>f Resource Natural University, Hiis at Washington State �Tho Hastings Banner ~ Thursday. August 29. 2013 — Page 9 mo'h^’d'«'> called my 4 fl look Dock at the stories and columns on local history / In the Hastings Banner z# I TURNING / BACK THE I PAGES <B Four-legged horsepower took kids to school long ago This Memories of the Past column by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News March 15, 1983. -I finial up high .... 10 Po to school • W f‘-." ",cn »>M my’ ,**’** horseback every """• u ",cl one. (J would an up J fell-IT-d‘7» bankhe shied and Th"? m 8"<X1 ultl ‘'ays r*" °f lhis,le'-Going home nig|Us others who went oUr u ' UsU{,n> ^ed with Harvey Chccsenian, ‘I0’’* <>f those were Marshall »alch and Georgie -One night Harv b eerie* which haPpencd ** l«jking home gro. flouf. 1 hey used t0 put kerosene and Of kerosene cans but thik ? L°VCr Ihc ‘•Pout and it (fuel) alj had come off. “Peggy Gearhart a|Sn lhc ,lourwc met at the three bridK^ "horseba^. ™d of town. She came fmn\ J lhrec miles south front the west. One day shKalamo w»y and I Wheel cart and wc were i —me in on a lWt>Street and unbeknown tnV,ng doWn Main picture*. We met Dot Brown ?0nicone to<* our •| hear you arc try ing lo and sh« said, nnd explained that our n?cm Mary P,ckford‘ the movies.” p clUre was shown in Kenneth A. Meade I Qf Fr^ ... from NHS in 192) Th hrankI,n graduated Jessie (Robinson) s°n of Anh“r and Casdcton district northwes”. “P ln ,h' homestead which has b^n / Wn..on.lhc lii38 when the h„d ", ^’.' Tslncc great-gmodfalhcr Thonns by llls remembers the challcn..'e of t™' •' MrCi‘dl: the farm to attend school in tow? 8 ScXls^SepteX’J8” in June 1921 I UscJ th^^X ofC^ Acquiring a high school education before the days of Nashville’s school consolidation posed a real challenge to rural students. w The) faced two almost immediate hurdles: first to prove that they were academically qualified to enter the town school system and then to find means of daily transportation between farm home and village school — often a distance of five miles or more. To show- that they were as skilled in basics of education as their town peers, rural eighth graders were compelled to pass a countyadministcred test if they wished to enter ninth grade in the town school. Many country youngsters, having complet­ ed eighth grade in rural school, opted to con­ clude their education at that point. Finances often played as big a role in this decision as did academic ability or perseverance. Many rural students in die Nashville area took the county test in a two-day session at Hastings, often riding the train to the county scat for the event. With that step successfully completed, lhe country' kids began to plan ways of getting to Nashville to attend classes. For some, it meant boarding with relatives or family­ friends in the village. Others accepted the daily challenge of covering the miles in all kinds of weather on foot, by bicycle, with horse and buggy or cutler (sled), and in later years, by auto. Some of those who made lhe trek in vari­ ous ways io acquire a high school diploma in Nashville reminisced about those experiences for us. and we are pleased to present their rec­ ollections here. Myrtle (Marshall) Brown Donovan of Mesa. Ariz.. daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John J. Marshall and a 1917 graduate of NHS, remembers those early school years. “I started in the McKelvey (rural) School, two miles soutli and three miles west of Nashville, at age 5, walking two miles. Father Before consolidation of individual rural districts into Nashville’s school system, eighth grade graduates from the country paid tuition to attend high school in the vil­ lage. In 1938 the Kellogg addition was added to this 1902 building to house the influx of rural elementary students brought in by consolidation, a process which commenced in the 1930s and took about 20 years to complete. buggy. In the winter. I used a cutler. A good many limes I would walk some of the time behind the cutter to keep warm. “There was no hot lunch program at noon for me. 1 carried my food in a lunch bucket. Once in a while my Grandmother Fuller would have me over for noon lunch. She would sene codfish gravy and boiled pota­ toes. 1 thought that was the most delicious thing going. They lived on Sherman Street and there was a bam on thc lot where I kept my horse. tha< brekeon the bike. so, wa|kcd .J For four years Myrtle Marshall made a daily 14-mile round trip to Nashville to earn her high school diploma in 1917. During that time she wore out both a buggy and a cutter and finally resorted to riding horse back to attend classes. moved around to different appointments in the ministry during my seventh and eighth grades, then |I went] to Nashville High. “I drove back and forth those four years, seven miles [each way) in a horse and buggy, summers; and a cutter in winter, until lhe cut­ ter fell apart. Then 1 drove the buggy until it also fell apart. The last time I drove it the rim came off one wheel and half of the spokes were gone. It would slide along until the spoke hit a rut and then it would tap, lap along until the few spokes gave out, then it would go ’kaplunk.’ “[Once] I had to Mop to get some honey en route home. I braced myself and hung on to the bike mon. than I rode it. Then totx I had linle protect on from showers that came up while cn route. I "Dunng the last year. 1 drove my dad’s Model T Ford some of the time because that year my sister Mabel was also attending high school. “Most of the time during my high school years I commuted via horse and buggy. Most of the time the horse, Daisy, was lodged at Ma Taylor’s livery stable where I went at noon to give her [Daisy] oats and water. Sometimes I ate my own lunch there before going back to school* Sometimes Daisy was lodged at Parker’s livery barn on Nonh Main Street. “Old Daisy was a wonderful horse, and many people knew her. In my latter years of high school w hen I had dates and came home late in the evening, I could tie the reins to some part of the buggy, fall asleep and Daisy would make her way to thc farm. When she arrived at the door of the horse bam, she would kick lhe dopr. I. would wake up and put her in her stall. Wc never had an accident. “Many other boys and girls who came into Nashville from the country to attend school also commuted by horse and buggy, and I believe a few boys rode horseback. So differ­ ent from today with bus transportation from door to door. “Another interesting thing about attending high school back in the teen years — each of us from lhe rural districts had to pay tuition each semester to attend high school. 1 believe lhe amount was $10 each semester. The rest was paid by thc local country school district, I believe. Wc bought our own books, too. Many were passed down from one member in a family to lhe next. “Most of my memories of those days are happy ones.’’ Wayne Fuller now of Toledo, Ohio, gradu­ ated from NHS in 1926. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fuller, he lived in the Quiltrap School district of Maple Grove Township, south of Nashville. He writes: “When 1 went to high school [in Nashville] my transportation was horse and “I got my ‘Three Rs’ in lhe one-room Quailtrap School and I got them well ... 1 think my early schooling and effort needed to get it. was far ahead of today’s system. We have far too much socialism in things now. People in this age believe lhe government owes them a living. “Many kids coming out of our high schools cannot even fill out an employment applica­ tion. Kids w’ho started out when I did became rugged individuals and they were motivated to get ahead.’’ CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 501 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 501 TO AMEND CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS. AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 42-3 PROHIBITING THE USE OF FIREWORKS DURING CERTAIN HOURS was adopted by the City Council of lhe City of Hastings at a regular meeting on lhe 26th day of August 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk H5«M59 NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF GUN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on lhe practicaMr ty of a five-year improvement project for Gun Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection and oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and con­ tingencies. The hearing will be held at Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road. Middleville, Michigan 49333 on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. U PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and Is on file at tho office of tho Barry County Drain Commissioner located in 220 W. State Street in Hastings, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for tho purpose of assessing tho cost of the improvement project to benefiting prop­ erties. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing immedi­ ately following tho aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real prop­ erty to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board al or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed Io lhe Gun Lake Improvement Board do Barry County Drain Commissioner. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within tho Gun Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confinnation of tho special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction. Gun Lake Improvement Board rrwciss Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan Madden assists Williams three times as Saxons beat Panthers CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BROWNFIELD PLAN n,c" Sen’or forwards found their sconng touch Tuesday Hastings scoreda ‘i tn non-conferenee , • tnrv avw v; victhree goals from C?*1'0" Ke"°gE’ ass«fromBrody^X lliamSOn NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of listings will hold a public hearing at 7:00 n rn on Monday. September 9.2013 at thc Hastings City Council Chambers, 201 E. Stale Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 to consider thc adoption <>f a proposed Amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the Brownfield development Authority of thc City of Hastings (the ‘ Brownfield Plan Amendment'’). I lie Saxons jwith the vic10;r-’™,o ..jg Saturday’s tournmn, 'nS gone 2-1 at lcn t hosted by Hackett Catholic Central. Thc Saxons buih a >> n . half. 1 a 2*0 lead »n the opening n ♦h -nmiecl failed to proceed. Two of thc three parcels comprising the Site were subsequently acquired by - , rvKock Group I, LLC (the ' Developer"), which intends to construct a new commercial retail building on the Property (the “GDK Projec t”). The Plan Amendment is intended to amend the Brownfield CITY OF HASTINGS Delton Kellopo . . Saxons at the X'VCT realty challenged the Saxon varsity Of ,hc field' NcW make just two saves *>e,cr ^ec's 'lad 10 T» • R siifielJ Han Amendment would amend certain provisions of the Brownfield Plan as it relates to , , r ed At the Site, including but nut necessarily limited to (a) a change in Hie scope ol the project tPnib! ‘ activities relating to the project; tb) a change in the beginning date and ending date uf the and, '(’of1 |A increment revenues; (c) a revision of lhe estimate of costs fur eligible activities, 9d) a reviWplU7th ’ estimate of the capture tax increment revenues, and (vI other updates relating to the Site and adoptionof^rdKce NO. 500 Delton Kellopp s’ n , ing fallen 2-1 to unnV> on season, havAll the scoria.? ?k"ls laM fhutsday. <rowts in the Nearly eve^ Ta°vtor'sPBveX barn on South Main Street, where "Ma" dished out a generous helping Xe a^d concern to all youngsters of the community. The undersigned. Ixmg certify Hut Ordinance MTO AMEND CHAPTER « minutes of that con.gRl*ncd **' dle g,,1:d lcI1 put the Vikings UD in Jcs'5’ Oos,erhollse minutes left to play 'v'|h just under ten > AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARI ICI.E 7, « cXlWIL TO >«’<-<> * 1 °R HNAL DIVISI()N 2. SECTKIN SITE PUNS APPROVAL IN A H ' was adopted by the W Council <4 the t‘b < ’ A eon...... « copy State Streit. I toting Mood A 77580457 'n?royed to 3-1 on the >ear tneding hn the 26th day of August 2013. 1 1 r tlt).ckrk al Cify Hall, 201 East It took only about । . to tie thc score minutes for Delton Mabie scored off Up lhoufh- as Cole Hansen. an ass’sl from Lucas Th • Citv's Brownfield Plan, which was adopted in 2008. ineluded a development and tax increment financ• ?niw fnr a redevelopment project on the property located at on approximately 2 acres at 126 North d • v 301 West State Street and 333 West State Street (the "Site'*). Thc 2008 Brownfield Plan and thc Broadnax contemplated redevelopment of the Site into a multitenant retail building, but Plan to include thc GDK Project. »•“ <nl- . ol the Brownfield Plan Amendment will be open for discussion at the public hearing. The City All asp^ • •' An opporlunilv |O| intcicMvd persons to be heard .md shall receive and consider com^l'n>vriti..^.-hrvta.n«th...et.,. . Ezekial Davies thni, » winner for Hopki^ 1 notched the game Ute* remaining. than five min- Ncw Delton Kv||()..n . had seven saves, goalie Jeff Minehart >m“ ,h‘ »'"».'ni«IJ iifield Redevelopment Authority of the City of Hastings has approved and recommended the pro. T ie , ft* -nfirld Plan Amendment to thc City Council for adoption and implementation. ed Urowniiciw ................ . I Brownfield Plan Amendment and a map of the property arc available for public inspection dunng^eguhr ^f,ce hnurs in lhc lhtf CUy Ckrk 201 E' SUU SU<<t H‘uhn^- ML h Jived by order of lhe City Council uf lhe City of Hastings. For additional information please Hart. Community Development Director, 269-915-2466. Thom.it E. Emery City Clerk 77 '.ftiib'U �W M. DOHERTY dioS0?8 Jud9p* o: RTY 41960 tor the following .^lO-Tbureda, ^aj019 H»8«nqs Banner f>>; 1 I »13 at^MS p mhe®.'i3 wi“ be •'•W on 302 1 in ihe niuiL " ?! nknowi W. COURT ST and whose y •* b3"®d 01 »«eewlb? SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting August 26, 2013 Special meeting opened at 7:00 p rn. Approved,Previous Mmoles Zoning Administrator registration Now Zoning Admin strator appointment Life Insurance Policy cancellation Adjourned at 7:37 pm Subm-tted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feidpausch, Supervisor state of michiqA11 probatecourJn COUNTY of ba7T NOTICE TO CRED|ToYqo Decedent’s Estate 3 HLE NO 13-263S^ Estate ot Verna G. Stockton. ,,, 1022 Ua,« of birth; May TO ALL CREDITORS.' NOTICE TO CREDITORS- -j-v G stockton, died August 23, 201 2 fiCodon’- Voma ’Creditors of tho decedent are cteims agn'nst tho estate w,n be^’,led ,hat «!I unless presented to Pauletta MowJ, ?ver barrod resentativo, or to both tho probate X h rS°«a'rCp* 7809. Port SI. Luce, FL 34^5-70^ J sonal representative wrthln 4 month? ,h .htication of na a,1or tho date of publication of this this notice. notice. Date August 21.2013 jamos M. Kinnoy P57750 214 N. Broadway, PO Box 9 Hastings. Ml 49058-0009 269-945-8000 Pauletta Mowery PO Box 7809 Port St Lucio, FL 34985-7809 772-528-3875 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR’ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE mwcu MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo STATE OF MICHIGAN rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee- tn PROBATE COURT that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ rnassi COUNTY OF BARRY ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ i NOTICE TO CREDITORS dered at sale, plus Interest. FORECLOSURE NOTICP MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in , Decedent's TYust Estate In tho event this property is daimnd^ • . . <25D,e£9aon,: Dou9,a5 L Dare of birth: August the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca J resteoncoexempt from taxundOr E«ct^n 7^of ihn Potter, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), general property tax act. 1893 PA to Chase Bank USA. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated please contact our office at (24Q) MO. 7cc ;: TO ALL CREDITORS: October 22, 2007, and recorded on November 21. firm is a debt collector attempting to ^Ited Td?bt ?Ooug°™LEFo™ 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004471. and Any information obtained wilt be used nr hVnn,’ £so. If you are in tho Mihtary, ^n\h‘Xr assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase C'pX'esrere9060, a,ed July *’•2013' is Bank, National Association as assignee as docu­ office at tho numb?^ ,!5,ed below. MORTGAGE mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. SALE - Default has boon in lho^™GE § . Crt’d'tors of the decedent are notified that all Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be a certain mortgage mado by; Brent Johnson aka due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One -.cla.ms against Douglas A. Ford or The Ford Family Brent T. Johnson and Janet Johnson. Husb^id and Thousand Six and 59/100 Dollars (S41.006.59). T™51 dated Ju,y 6- 20°1 as amended and restated Wifo to Mortgage Electronic ° ,emg Under tho power of sale contained in sa:d mort­ * Juty 31, 2006. as amended will be forever barred Inc. as nominee for Crevo CoT Mortgage. Inc. ds gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ - un.ess presented to Robin J. Burpee, the named successors and ass gn.,. Mortgagee, dated April 17 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ^Trustee within 4 months after the dato of publication 2006 ’ 2006 ln 'nstrumont # be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, 1163541 Bany County Reco^ M Said > of this notice. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Date: 8-23-13 of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at Services. Inc., by ass.gnment dated Apnl 23, 2013 •- Michelle C. Marquardt P39165 1:00 PM, on September 12, 2013. and recorded April 25. 2013 in Instrument #2013Said premises are situated in Township ol > DeMcnt and Marquardt, PLC 005468 on which mortgage there is daimed to bo Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are y211 E. Water Street. Ste. 401 due at the dato hereof the sum of Ono Hundred described as: Lol Ten of the plat of Prudent ’-.Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Fifty-Eight Thousand Eleven Dollars and SeventySubdivision according to the recorded plat thereof, > (269) 343-2106 Six Cents ($158,011.76) including interest 9 09% being a part of tho Southwest one quarter of 7 Rob:n J. Burpee per annum. Under tho power of sate contained In Section Thirty One, Town Three North. Range &21740 Pinhook Road said mortgage and lhe statute in such case mado Seven West, Castleton Township, Barry County. ^.Mendon, Ml 49072 and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Michigan. i.269-496-7784 gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged The redemption period shall be 6 months from rax’ premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in ;-AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING September 26, 2013 Said premises are situated in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days *.TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are from the date of such sale. -'OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. described as: Lot 1 and the Easterly 22 foot of Lot If the property Is sold at foreclosure sale under • NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU 2 Block 13, of H J Kenfield's Second Addition, to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. ;ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE tho City of Hastings according to the recorded plat pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held £SALE - Default having been mado in the terms and thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Pago 37. responsible to the person who buys the property at •(conditions of a certain mortgage made by George Commonly known as 840 E South Street. Hastings tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage £Horvat and Mary Horvat a/k/a Marylynn Horvatt, Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months holder for damaging the property during the ^Husband and Wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage from tho dato of such sate, unless determined redemption penod. ^Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or Dated; August 15. 2013 t'for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dba America’s MCL 600.3241 a. in which caso the redemption peri­ For more Information, please call: • Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 25th day od shall be 30 days from the date of such sate, or FCS (248) 593-1304 ;-of May, 2007 and recorded in the office of the upon tho expirat on of the notice required by MCL Trott & Trott. P.C. {^Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL Attorneys For Servicer £Stato of Michigan, on lhe 5th day of June. 2007 in 600.3240(17) applies. If the property ts sold at fore­ 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Ste 200 ^Document #1181324 of Barry County Records, said closure sate under Chapter 32 ot the Revised ^Mortgage having bean assigned to Green Tree Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 • Judicature Act ol 1961, uhber MCI 600:3278, 4ho ‘.Serving LLC-ow-whieh mortgage there is claimed • - -FXe-*429981FOt • to be due, at tho dale of this notice, the sum of J borrower will bo held responsible to the person who (08-15)(09-05) 77S8OU7 buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate /-Three Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred ^Eighty Throe & 99/100 ($305,383.99). and no suit or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ Sor proceeding at law or in equity having been instity during tho redemption period. Dated: 8/29/2013 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale i- .ruled to recover the debt secured by said mortgage HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc., Assignee of THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ r*or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ' 'power of sate conta ned in said mortgage, and pur­ 811 South Blvd. Suito 100 Rochester Hills, Ml WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ suant to statute of the State of Mchigan in such 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No 13-86349 (08­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT > ;case made and provided, notice is hereby given 29)(09-19) THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE that on the 19th day of September, 2013 at WO PM MILITARY DUTY. ^o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo »'dosed by a sate at public auction, to lhe highest IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In z (bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ SMI (that being the building where the Circuit Court PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ £-for the County of Barry is held), of the premises 1400. dered at sale, plus Interest. ^described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in ffmay bo necessary to pay the amount duo, as aforetho conditions ol a mortgage mado by Daniel the conditions of a mortgage mado by William L £jsaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at Shapton and Barbara Shapton, husband and wife, Akers and Gwendolyn A Akers husband and wife, *'77.000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and to Chase Bank USA, National Association, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic ^expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2007 and record­ Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Slaw, and also any sum or sums which may be paid ed December 6. 2007 in Instrument Number August 2. 2007. and recorded on August 10. 2007 £by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest 20071206-0004935, Barry County Records, In instrument 20070810-0000739, and assigned by •fin the premises. Which said premises are described Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as gas follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. assignee as documented by an assignment, in including any and all structures, and homes, manu­ There is claimed to be due al the date hereof lhe Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated In sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty­ there Is claimed to bo duo al the dato hereof the £the Township of Assyria. County of Barry, State of Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($35.758 95) including sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine (•’Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The East interest at 4.79% per annum. Hundred Ninety-Nine and 35/100 Dollars ^1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of tho Southwest 1/4 and Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ ($225,999.35). £the East 1/2 of tho Southeast 1/4 of tho Northwest gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ $J1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will gage and the statute In such caso made and pro­ ^Easement Descnption: Subject to a 20 foot wide bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ^easement for ingress, egress and public utilities. or somo part of them, at public venduo at tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings Michigan in be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, >lying 10 00 feet on either side of centerline, which is Barry County, Michigan at 100 PM on SEPTEM­ Edescribed as follows: Commencing at the or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place BER 19, 2013. of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at {•Southwest comer of tho East 1/2 of the Northeast Said premises are located In tho Township of 1:00 PM, on September 5. 2013. 51/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described CNorth Range 7 West, thence North 88 degrees 52 Said premises are situated In Township of ^minutes 34 seconds East along the center no of as: Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are TownshiP of Barry, County Barry, State of described as: Unit 20, Lake Life Condominiums, a Hyland Road, 427.00 feet to the place of beginning Michiganparcel 1:Commendng at the center of Pct said Centerline description; thence 01 condominium according to tho Master deed record­ Town North, Range 9 West; thence ••■degrees 07 minutes 26 seconds West 932.32 teet, ed In Liber 481, Pages 745-770, Inslusive as North 89 degrees 37 minutes West olonq the East J* tnence North 56 degrees 07 minutes 52 amended by Amendments to master deed recorded no S',M.Kno?idSociton&coof £west 81.48 feet; thence North 81 d®9'*®sJ^37' in Libor 506, on Page 192; in Libor 515. on Page 33; 3' cteute v?anco South parallel with the North in Liber 557. on Page 121; in Libor 6161 on Page £utes 31 seconds West 54.55 feet; and South 1/4 line 65.00 feet to the true place ol Cdeqroes 56 minutes 22 seconds West 33/05ifeoL 654; in Liber 679, on Page 917: Liber 694, on Page S°DU? P^Hol w^th said North Whence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds 296; and as Document Number 2008294 In tho and South 1/4 line 82 50 ro ’-■West 412 94 feet; thence North 11 degrees 49 m Office of tho Berry County Regislrer of Doods and tmes « seconds East 139.73 ^t; thence North 13 designated as Barry County Condominium ^•degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 76^0 feet Subdivision Plan No. 3, together with Rights in Hhence North 00 Agrees 47 mmut^ 50 ^ds General Common elements and limited common 28 Town 1 North £Southwest 1/4 ot Section -East 280.47 feel; thence North 12 df8raas elements as set Forth in said Master doed and as “■JXnLingMa'waWcsl d°“L‘bed 13 seconds West 396.79 North 05 described in Act 59 of tho Public Acts of 1978! as 44 rods West of cente? 0 MM%C8ntef °*S degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds West 87.7bioei. amended, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, West 1 1/2 rods; thence SoS^in 58'’ ‘ Mhenco North 08 degrees 36 minutes 3 seeon^ Michigan. 11 1/2 rods; thence North w 9 ^s; thence Eas cwost 202 05 feet; Ithence iNorth ’6 deg 0° The redemption period shall be 6 months from beginning, excepting comme?/0^ ,0 ,h0 p 0?i > tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ JJutes 44 seconds East 332.14I reel. in tho center of Highway 55 1S9 at a P°lnl ^degrees 18 m.hulcs 58 <««^nds 0[minutes doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in center of said Section 28' rdS WeSt v/hich caso the redemption period shall be 30 days itnence North 29 43 socHighway 5 rods 3 1/2 feet Easl ,n center ol fWes1113.67 therKX> Nortp O° u®9nc0 North 13 from the date of such sate. thence West 5 rods; thence 55222® Sou,h 0 If tho property Is Gold al foreclosure sate under ionds 54 minutes West 73.17J®0** gc 34 feet to of beginning. nce N°rth 10 rods to place ^degrees 30 seconds 28 rnmutes Wosl 65.3* Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. Tho redemption period Rh»u L pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held • the place of ending of said cente • the dato of such sate uni^ 12 rnonlhs *rorn responsible to tho person who buys thu property at <(6) months immediately t °n !hu event that doned in accordance with determined aban*-erty may be redeemed, except that m VW the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage which caso tho redemption §600.3241a, In holder for damaging tho properly during ths from tho dato of such «^tfK>d shal1 30 days .-.rho property is determined to b orty may bo ^uant to MCLA 600.3241a, the. W^Jring the CHASERS-Tho foreclosing® To ALL PURJ redemption period. tho sale. In that event vSi/S^92^00 03,1 resc‘nd Dated: August 8, 2013 For more information, please call: limited solely to tho return ,ama0es< an7, are •’zote. Pursuant to MCLA , s lhG dered at sale, plus interest ° bld amount ,on‘ ’iwillbc held responsible toIhope ^ mortgage FC D (248) 593-1309 If tho property Is sold"™ u -property at the foreclosure ^ induring th0 Trott A Trott, P.C. suant to MCL 600.3278 thL k c,0suro £ia,°’ pur* Attorneys For Servicer •I holder for damaging the .yd£id0 for any responsible to tho person wit?0rrc;7cr wil1 held 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 20° .‘.redemption period. If the , sha)| be entitled the mortgage foreclosure lho Pr°P°rtY al Fanninglon H.ils, Michigan 48334-5422 reason, the Purchaser at the saPurchaser holder for damage t0 °r to the mortgage Sonty to a return of the depos I po<d n&| lhe Fdo 0428314FO1 redemption period, 0 Pteporty during lhe Ckhall have no further ref^rs®rt0"?ey Dated: (08 08) (08-29) If you are a tenant In the ^.Mortgagee or lhe Mortgage s 3 Myortg3go0 our office as you may have . r|Y* Plaase contact i. 08^22)2013 Green Tree 1 for Greon Tree Dated: August 22, 2013 ^r,4in rights. “ CPABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. An^^Suite 800 Troy. Orians Associates, P.C.. ."Serviong LLC 888 W B'SI ®6* ®r^MA HorvatGeo Attorneys for Servicer ‘-.Ml 48084 248-362’2600 GTSD hN rnucar* P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 *(08-22)(09-12) File No 13-011B12 (08-22)(09-12) 5 PlSUtf J JOHN W. BIFK and DONNA L. BIEK 100 COATS GROVE RD., HASTINGS TWP, Ml 49058 BARRY COUNTY You are Informed as follows' You have tnn right to request a meeting with MORT­ GAGE CENTER LLC. Tiro contact percon is ALINA WHITE 866-856-3750. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting lhe Michigan stale housing development authority's website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling tho Michigan slate housing development authonty at 313-456-3540. If ycu request n meeting to attempt to work out a loan modJical'on foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not commence until 00 days after tho dato of this letter. If you and tho lender enter Into a loan modif.cation agreement lhe mortgage will no! be foreclosed upon as long as you ab:do by the terms of tho loan modification. You have tho right to contact an attorney. Tho state bar of Michigan lawyer referral service phono number is 1-000-968­ 0738 Butlor. Butler & Rowse-Oberle. P.L.L.C Konnolh C. Buller II (P 28477) 24525 Harpor St. Clair Shores. Ml 48080 586-777-0770 DATED: 8/29/2013 (08-29) Trvnoa FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purposo. If you are in tho Military, p’oase contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David A. Heynig and Shannon D. Heynig Husband and Wife to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 In Instrument H 1074870 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., by assignment dated February 4, 2002 and recorded February 13. 2002 in Instrument H 1074871 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dato hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and Five Cents ($100,482.05) including Interest 2% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 26, 2013 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol 56, Middleville Downs Addition No.3 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 5 of Plats on Page 26, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 307 Whippoorwill Ct. Middievillo Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dato of such sale, or upon tho expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: 8/29/2013 CibMortgago, Inc., successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suito 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-85867 (08-29)(09-19) maxw SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALI­ CIA ENGELSMA. A SINGLE WOMAN. Io HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1996, and recorded on July 11, 1996. in Uber 666, on Pago 342, and re­ recorded on August 1, 1996 in Uber 668, on Page 328, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHI­ GAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the data hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Seven Cents ($38,953.07), including interest at 7.100% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or somo part of them, at public venue, At tho East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 5, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 38 OF SUPERVISOR’S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE, ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 74. THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1 /A OF SECTION 2, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 38 OF THE SUPERVISOR'S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE. AS SAID PLAT IS RECORDED IN UBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 74, FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF SAID LOT 38 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 38, THENCE EAST 55.25 FEET. THENCE SOUTH Q7 0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT DIRECT­ LY EAST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST 55.25 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 38 OF SUPERVISOR'S PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Tho redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption oenod shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sale, u the above referenced property is sold at a fore­ closure sale under Chapter 600 of the M.chigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278. the borrownr will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to ^XXTsTATC .he mortgW hold* lor mi the redemption period. MICHIGAN STAit HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgageo/Asslgneo Schneiderman & Sherman. PC 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington H,HS) Ml 48335 USBW 000565 FHA (MW0**9) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 14, 2013 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawtnomo, Flint, James Approved tho Agenda as amended. Approved to support option 44 whicn requires 70% of lake residents o*gn a petition to ether controt or not control tho mute swans on the-r lake, by roll call vote. Approved tho Consent Agenda as presented Approved tho Special Use Permit for tho Un ted Way Mud Run on Sept. 15. 2013. Adopted Resolution <72013-166, Personal Leave Pol cy by roll call vote. Adopted Resolut.on 42013-167. Reimbursement of Exponses by roll call vote. Adopted Resolution 42013-168. Appo nt Sandy James as fence viewer for tho townsn.p. Meeting Adjourned at 9.00p.m Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rut1andtownshlp.org rvnei Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to tho return of lhe bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Winebrcnner and Karen Joan Winobrenner and the Trustees of the James R. Wmebrenner Trust, origi­ nal mortgagor(s), to Union Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 10, 2005. and recorded on May 23, 2005 in instrument 1146891, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 18/100 Dollars ($38,996.18). Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 5, 2013. Said promises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North, Rango 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 275 feet from a place of beginning, thence East 386.5 feet, thence South 168 foot, thence West 386.5 feeL thence North 168 feet to tho place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale: If thp property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act ot 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho properly during the redemption period. Dated: August 8. 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo J411564F04 (08-08)(08-29) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Philip V/. Gabbard, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Household Finance Corp III, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004, and recorded on October 29, 2004 in Instrument 1136380, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen and 40/100 Dollars ($159,415.40). Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sa d mortgage will bo foreclosed by n sate of the mortgaged prem.ses, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of hold ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 12, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: The South 205 00 foot of tho West 240.00 feel of all that part ol the West 172 ol the Northwest 1/4 tying Easterly of tho highway centerline, except the northerly 25 acres, said parcel being situated in section 34, Town 1 North. Rango 9 west. Barry Township, M.chigan, except that part of deed to consumers Power Company in Liber 308. on Pago 106. The redemption per-od shait be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deterrrvned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tno Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will ba held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage) foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redempl on period. Dated: August 15. 2013 For more information, ptease call FC H (248) 593 1300 Trott K Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31 <140 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fite 4428604F01 (08-15)109-05) rr^ �The Hastings Banner - Thuindity, August 29, 2013 — Page 11 Hastings schools i'ea^hiit two expelled students b> Sandra Ponsctto .. . .. Slafl Writer Vdueaiion^wfth °f 19 ^™d™t lu^md^ ’ng the ion i >° 7 yn expd,ed< °nc dur‘’•■rinr.:<H2.B;vh.x;r)crr,hc oihcr ’’anV,j'viuS^?ennU,Uknl 16dd Geer,inPs inidisci > • f ' ,v‘p,Csl ,n,m the Banner to date ,C ;nIo,,nal’™ regarding the led to the . imd "a“lCV ,ncid«nfe that he ot ?" . disciplinary hearings and he vote of board members at those hearings he ‘”1"'"•*' Thursday alto UK Banner submitted a freedom of Information Act request. The first student readmitted. identified as Student 80000553. was expelled by a unani­ mous vote of thc board of education during a May 21, 2012, disciplinary hearing. The then16-ycar-old student was expelled through the second semester of the 2013-14 school year for possessing a 3.75-incb locking knife and a throwing star, which were discovered in his physical education locker at Hastings High School May 10, 2012. Master Plan . Approved Pine Lake Spec-al Assessment District Resolution Approved tne building interior improvement quotes . . Approved purchase of radar signage for the police department Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by. J.m Stonebumer, Supervisor WEST 4: 10 V: 9 5 4 ♦: K 5 3 4: Q 10 9 75 2 • AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS. EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS: TO PRO­ VIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BONDS TO PAY THE COST THEREOF; TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM OF THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF REVENUES FROM THE SYSTEM SUFFICIENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM AND TO PAY THE PRINCI­ PAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR SECURITY FOR THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEG­ REGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS IN ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE BONDS AND THE SYSTEM." THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SectionJ.- AmendmenLof Section 8 of Ordinance No. 499. Section 8 of Ordinance No. 499 is hereby amended and supplemented to read as follows: 4: 3 2 J-KQ32 t:QJ9642 4: K J 9 7 5 V:8 7 ♦: 10 7 4: A K 6 3 S£Clion_a. PaymenL^LS£ries_2013^ondi_S^uriiyL£iiDiiiy_ol Lieo. The Series 2013 Bond and the interest thereon shall be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues, and to secure such payment, there is hereby created a statutory lien upon the whole of the Net Revenues which shall be a first lien that is equal in standing and priority with the lien of the Outstanding Bonds created by the Prior Ordinances, to continue until pay­ ment in full of lhe principal of and interest on the Series 2013 Bond, or until sufficient cash or Sufficient Government Obligations have been deposited in trust for payment in full of tho Series 2013 Bond then outstanding, principal and interest on such Series 2013 Bond to maturity, or, if called for redemption, to the date fixed for redemption together with the amount of the redemption premium, if any. Upon deposit of cash or Sufficient Government Obligations, as provided in the previous sentence, the statutory lien shall be terminated with respect to the Series 2013 Bond, the holders of the Series 2013 Bond shall have no further rights under this Ordinance except for payment from the deposited funds, and the Series 2013 Bond shall no longer be considered to be outstanding under this Ordinance. SOUTH: 4: AQ864 V: AJ 106 ♦: A8 4: J 4 Dealer: North Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 74 North Pass 2NT Pass East Pass Pass Pass South 1NT 3NT West 24 Pass Captain M. North looked al his watch, and at the same time he looked up,it the sky. August had been a cool month with more than its share of rain. Would the Bany County Bridge Barge venture down the Thomapplc again in such inclement weather? Would anv bridge players show up for a chilly ride during these last days of August? Captain North sighed. There was nothing to do but wait and see if there were enough brave souls to venture out on such a threatening day. Captain North looked al his watch again. It Mas almost time for depar­ ture, and two more players would fill four tables, hardly lhe seven or eight that normally played on his weekly bridge excursions down the Thomapple Riser. Just then Captain North heard a familiar cry, “Oh Captain North, w ait for us! Wc are hur­ ry ing as fast as we can/’ Captain looked up to see his two favoriieoridge players, Rosie aud Vera, scurrying across the parking lot to the landing at Portiyden Park. He waved back. “Come aboard, you two. We now have four tables for this afternoon’s cruise.’’ Vera and Rosie scurried up thc gangplank, and they quickly sat down at the closest table. “Will we have a cruise today, Captain North?” asked Vera. She was quickly downing a sw ig of water from her water bottle. “I am not sure,” answered the Captain. “1 am a bit concerned about the threatening clouds in lhe west. They appear to be moving our way. 1 think wc will hold here for a bit just to make sure we are on the safe side.” “Oh, that is wonderful,” said Rosie, as she too took a drink of water. “We have the most wonderful hand to tell you about. Would you like to hear it while we are waiting to see if the weather clears?” Captain North only nodded and sat down at their table after informing the others that there would be a short delay because of the weather. “Well. Captain North, you know we are always partners, and this hand came up at the WUMBA tournament in Escanaba. Do you know where Escanaba is. Captain North?” The Captain nodded. “I was South and had this lovely hand.” Here she pulled out the card dia­ gram and spread it in front of the Captain. “With 16 high card points. I opened I NT. Now, before you say anything, I know that I should not have opened a no trump hand with two doublctons, but look at that lovely Af in thc one doubleton.” Here Rosie paused long enough to catch her breath. Vera took over, “Yes, Captain, and guess what that naughty West did? Why, he overcalled 24. Can you imagine? Why. that put me in a pickle, I can tell you that.” She too paused for a second. “But I recovered and bid a 2NT bid. Now that is not a point-showing hand, but a transfer bid to the minor suits. I expected my partner Rosie to bid three clubs, the next suit up, and I would have passed. But, Captain North, do you know what Rosie did?” “Yes. Captain North, I bid three no trump! 1 knew that Mr. West had five spades and so did I and I would always play after him as long as he had the lead. His lead? Why the 7A Mv 104 held the trick, and I had one trick in and eight to go.” Rosie was beaming with delight at her good fortune. ® “I thanked my partner Vera for her hand even though there were only five high-card points there, but I could see a future in those clubs. 1 led thc 24 from the board, played the J4 in my hand, and Mr. West pounced on it with lhe K4. Everyone had played a chib w..<t led the 8V, I played low from the board, and East played the QV. 1 took the trick with the AV. I led my last club, lhe 44 from my hand, and once again. West took the trick winning with the A4.1 had succeeded in knocking out the big boys.” Here Vera and u »• , laughter, and the Captain could only smile. and Ros.e burst into As additional security for repayment of the Series 2013 Bond, the Issuer hereby pledges the taxes collected by the State of Michigan and returned to the Issuer pursuant to Act 140, Public Acts of Michigan, 1971, as amended, to the Authority as purchaser and holder of the Series 2013 Bond, and the Issuer hereby authorizes the Authorized Officers to approve, execute and deliver, a Revenue Sharing Pledge Agreement between thb tdsudrand the Authority, Buthorlz- ’ ing the State Treasurer to transmit the revenue sharing moneys assigned and pledged therein directly to the Authority or Its designee if payments on the Series 2013 Bonds are not made In accordance with this Ordinance. Captain North rose from his chair. He looked up. The sun was shining. Th. . ।. appeared. “Well. Rosie and Vera, you certainly have brought good luck on °t hd /1 your story. Let’s get this bridge cruise underway. What do you say?” ard loday Wllh “Let’s do it!” exclaimed Vera and Rosie, laughing and enjoying the wnnil, f . v,‘utnul moment. (Gerald Siein. an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract B /,. j . teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can -visit his http://betlerbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspol.coin ) iri • at’ * SfiClioo_2. Savings Clause. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or part thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed. SfiClion_3. Severability; Paragraph Headings: and Conflict. If any sec­ tion, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this* Ordinance. The paragraph headings tn this Ordinance are furnished for convenience of reference only and shall not be con­ sidered to be part of this Ordinance. Section 4. Publication and Recordation. This Ordinance shall be pub­ lished in full in The Hastings Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in the Issuer qualified under State law to publish legal notices, promptly after its adop­ tion, and shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Issuer and such record authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor and the City Clerk. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption and publication. ADOPTED AND SIGNED THIS 26th day of August, 2013. Signed__ ZsAfiaokiinJUCampbell______________ Franklin L. Campbell Its Mayor Signed Rosie continued her story. “West returned another heart to his partner East f i ti KV and led back a small spade. Now you might think I would go for the fi ? North, but I knew it was doomed to lose. West had to have lhe K4, so I went ^h’ the A4.1 next played the A4 from my hand, (Remember that wonderful Af '• * I then played another diamond from my hand to the !<♦ on the board. From there *Un I’Id’ • play as I played thc four remaining clubs starting with the Q4 on down. I |ed * Wi|S ° heart on the board back to my good JV and that was it.” Here Rosie raised h *. u in a toast to herself and to Vera. They clinked water bottles. r waIcr 011 e Captain North looked up. “Did anyone else make 3NT and an ovenrick bes’d • - ?” “Why, no, Captain North. The hand was played 26 times, and no one else wj ^°U l'V° on that hand. They all transferred to clubs and played at three clubs. We had" l° lrUm£ 430 and a 100% because we were thc only ones who bid and made three no t * l°P S|COI“ ° Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 499 OF THE CITY OF HAST­ INGS ENTITLED: NORTH tmhhk.?:5 Jj2d9ago made by REBECCA J. THORNE AND NORMAN E. THORNE. w.fo and received. Approved to pay Township bills Approved the updated Prairieville Township ORDINANCE NO. 502 TO AMEND SECTION 8 TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR THE SERIES 2013 BOND AND TO AUTHORIZE A REVENUE SHARING PLEDGE AGREEMENT. by Gerald Stein ™SJ,‘R^,,'?^IEBT CO'-LECTOR ATTEMPT*ngto collect a debt, any information MORTGAGE7^ FE nSrED F°R ™AT PURP0SEMORTGAGE SALE-Dofauil has been made m the SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting August 14,2013 Supervisor J. Stonebumer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present. Clerk DeVries. Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Also present were 16 guests. Agenda was approved, as amended M.nutes from the July 10. 2013 regular board meeting were approved, as corrected Public comments, if any. were received. Parks, Fire & Pof.ce Department reports were placed on file. Approved Brian Unoge to Certified Police Officer, Part Timo Approved purchase of 3 vests for the Police Department Approved purchase of mobile video system and body microphone Approved Chrjs Caswell back to full duty on the fire department Approved a resolution appointing a designee to approve the grant to FEMA Approved the six (6) month leave of absence from Tim Yates Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk's Report's were County of Barry, State of Michigan BETTER BRIDGE IN |r BARRY COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES nc 10 F|RST NATIONAL BANK Ut- AMERICA. Mortgagee, dated May 14 2007 anfJ,ecordt’d Ma>* 24’ 2007’ Instrument Number 1180919. o' Barry County Records, Michigan, on wh.ch mortgage there is da med to be due as of the date o! this not-ce S4G.B89.12, including interest at 10.95% per annum. Under tho power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statutes of the State of M.chigan, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. September 26. 2013 at 1 o'clock in lhe afternoon, at tho place of hoJd ng tho circuit court Within Barry County, Michigan. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Lot 46 of Sundago Park, according to tne recorded plat thereof, being a part of thc NW fraction of Sect-on 25. T3N. R6W, recorded In Liber 2 of Plats. Page 71: c/k/a 99 Sundago Park. Hastings, Ml 49058 Tho redemption pehed shall be six months from the dato of the sale, unless the premises are deiennined to bo aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure salo by advertisement, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 you w I' be he'd responsible to the person wtxi buys the propeAy at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. August 29. 2013 LoVasseur Dyer & Associates. PC Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O Box 721400 Berkley. Ml 46072 (248) 586-1200 (08-29)(09-19) m-ocr Tlie second student ren<J identified as .Student 1(X)2?( ‘ le<l Monday. ’ unanimous vote of lh.. . • *<is expelled rvt 2. 2012 disciplinary k “u during an 15-jear-old high school sni(I*jn8* The thenJi for violating the district*.. Lr as «ispcndnossession and sale or dciiv.??1,c> Erding substances. The student y.ds controlled u.ved and distributed Adelin U> havc P°s* school Sept. 20. 2012 He al birh reinstatement earlier ihanA ^request City of Hastings /$/_ Thomas. E^Emeiy Thomas E. Emery Its City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of an Ordinance duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of Auqust 2013. and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act being Act 267. Public Acts of Michigan. 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been mado available as required by said Act. I further certify that the following Members were present at said meeting; Deoue Jarvis, Jasperse. McNabb-Stange, Redman, Tossava, and Campbel!. U and that the following Members were absent; Bowers and Wood. I further certify that Member Jarvis moved for adoption of said Ordinance and that said motion was supported by Member Tossava. I further certify that the following Members voted for adoption of said Ordinance: Depue Jarvis, Jasperse, McNabb-Stange. Redman, Tossava, and Campbell. PUBLIC NO I ICE A public laaong 11 h- held in the Board of Commissioners’ b' h u);iv i curI House. 220 Wcsl Sime < lian.b. rs in rhe > on Tuesday. Seplember .Sued, flasmuia. Ml -•« t un an spptuation to die 10. 201.1 IO receive pub i (|| Aulhofity (MSHDA) for Michell Slate 1 lou'ing D; ■' -“I CommuD1ty Development continuation of ><“'0' .j! K.aljon) for homeowner leliaBlocl. Gram (CDBG < A ^250 000. bdmition unh fun<l-n0*— NOTICE] The minutes of the meeting of lhe Bqrry c0Un. Board of Commissioners held Aug. 27, 2013 are available in the County Clerk’s Office ' 220 \V. State .St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Eriday or www.barrycounty.org. and that the following Members voted against adoption of said Ordinance: None. I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance k and that such record has been authenticated by the signatures of Mayor and tho City Clerk. r ____ ZsZ .ThQ.mas_Em.efy________ __ Thomas E Emery, City Clerk �■Page 12 - Thursday, August 29, 2013 - Tho HiuHng* Banner scored ^*8 £* ™Lever their best lo’i10'—L* warrants. He was arrested and taken to thc Barry County Jail. Unhappy customer hits moped in Free trip offer parking lot , sounded too good A reportedly unhappy customer backed into a moped in thc parking « Michigan Works facility and fled lh^nc’ Barry County sheriff’s deputies were called to the around 11:18 a.m- Aug .LL Employees at Michigan Works o pc. the customer left unhappy an customer left thc parking lot, 5 struck a parked moped and left the scene. Police contacted the driver and su seq «. ly issued citations for leaving t sc' the accident. Information was forwa the Barry' County Prosecuting attorney office. M . 3 ner Savannah ryonna Barton, Olivia Barker, •. tp^run^^^^u a c LarryAckley, Judson Girls Golf Scramble hosted by Emily Perry ._ vva«K7i<jr y• *** ^’-•- •--------------- uununvuu at Glenbrier Golf Course. Team members are (from left) Barker, Kennedy Hilley and head coach Carl Kutch. -* ------- Z''U lop h(?^ *ilh a 68. Thc Viking duo trol. She hit 13 greens in regulation, which is just outstanding. It was so fun to watch such Week one of the 2013 varsity girls’ golf e.i<on as a gcxxl one tor the Lakewood varsi­ ty S'iri"’ golf team, and week two has been even belter. Likcwcod set .i school record for IS holes and a (oumarnenr record Tuesday at the IItc.un Jackson Northwest Invitational, hosted by Hankend Bills Golf Course in Pleasant pike. The Vikings fired a 340 to win lhe tourna­ ment championship, with Emily Barker earn­ ing medalist honors with a 72. Thai is also the record individual round at thc tournament, and a new Lakewood girls’golf school record for J 8 holes. . . Lakewood had three in thc top ten. with Olivia Barker firing an 81 which put her in third overall. Kennedy Hilley was tied for ninth with a 92. Victoria Hager wasn't far back, adding a 95 for Lakewood. : “The Barker sisters continue to play some amazing golf," said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “Emily Barker shot a 71 in prac­ tice earlier this season, so we got to see some .ol her potential then. To post an even par 72 itoday. in tournament play, was just incredible. She A hitting her irons like a machine. She has dialed in accuracy as well as distance con­ • an exceptional round of golf. “Olivia had a great day as well, almost breaking 80. She is striking the ball with con­ sistency, hitting 11 greens in regulation today." . Kutch was also excited to sec his third, fourth and fifth golfers all close to breaking 90. “That is what wc need to get to the next level. It’s been an excellent start to thc sea­ son. We need to keep working hard in prac­ tice, stay relaxed and continue to play with confidence." The Vikings were second Monday at the Larry Judson Girls’ Golf Scramble hosted by Perry at Glenbrier Golf Course. In an event that puts together three two-person scramble duos from each team, Fenton edged the Vikings with a birdie on the first play-off hole by the two teams. Thc three scramble duos each totaled scores of 232 through the first 18 holes of the day. Perry was third in the 12-tearn event, w ith a score of 254. Lakewood had tow of the top five scramble teams, with Olivia Barker and Emily Barker Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Business Services National Ads HEAT YOUR ENTIRE HOME, water and more with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616)877-4081. BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIO­ NAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Lxical/licensed. Free esti­ mates. (517)290-5556. 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To repext d»-.criirjp*ir-x> v*!» trz F*ir Ikv.tnj CtaUCT rt 6l6-«5l-?9-.O Ilv HI D loll free ul.-pt. number for 0-rUvin^ itiMMDcdii I-MXJ 9’7-9275 of Hilley and Hager was fourth overall with a 77. ki?s pX'cd some very good golf today, Kutch said. “Qur g-ir|s communicated and managed the course well. The Barker sis­ ters lobbied strong to play together in this event and they got thc gn.en [ was very happy to see them ukc thc top honor today.’’ The Barkers Were 4-under-par as a team. Lakewood and Fenton each sent out one team for thc playoff hole. Kutch said both teams had a birdie putt, but thc Vikings just missed a 12-footcrwhilc Fenton converted on an eight-foot putt to win it. “It was a great early season event and a nice way to showcase team golf," Kutch said. The Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team took full advantage of the opening of the 2013 sea­ son. playing matches on the first two days of the season last Wednesday and Thursday. Thc Vikings had a very good day Thursday, placing thirl finish at the Mason Optimist Invitational a die El Dorado Golf Course in Mason. Theatre 41 strokes better than their Capital ArexAaivities Conference While Division rivals h/n Lansing Catholic on the day. • Okemos took champtontip with a score ot 30S followed by Rocheuei Stoney Creek 31 s’ Lakewood 334, Mason 3S0. DeWitt 365. Lansing Catholic Central 375. St. Johns 413, Grand Ledge 413. Charlotte 454. Lincoln 455 and Saline NTS. Lakewood’s Emily Barker tied for third individually with an 80 and her sister Olivia Barker was just one stroke back with an 81. Ellie Nichols from Okemos was lhe day’s medalist with a 67. The tournament also included best ball and scramble competitions to go along with thc two individual scores for each team. Bryonna Barton and Savannah Ackcly tal­ lied the second best scramble score of the day, an 81 to help thc Viking team. Hilley and Hager combined for an 86 in the best ball competition. Lakewood topped Ixnvell 180 to 201 in a dual Wednesday. Emily Barker led the Lakewood ladies with a 38. Olivia Barker fired a 41, Hilley a 50 and Hager shot a 51. Motorcyclist lies in field all mght after accident Saturday ninht ^°tOrc>disl who crashcd thank for findin h-an observanl motorist to Accondinp Ju?1 ?unda-v morning. motorcyclist era ‘J,v,u^an State Police, the and 9 p,m. Sam i 5ome l*mc belwccn 79 and M-37 h; al lbe intersection of MSeriously help, he lay 0J and unable to call for overgrown arta Sfound all night in an h wasn’t until ^ro,n ,bc road' police said a nai. 7jnday about 9 a.m. when at the intersection not’ced thc broken sign ther. It was on| Went to investigate furwas discovered > that the motorcyclist Thc 52-ywMll s<-micOnsci0Us .moiotvycle driver was ■ cd io Buitc-.' Iransported by Aero Grand Rapid, ^'Speetnnn Hospiial in S,ale Police reportedly navei;?^ ’hie motorcyclist was • pparently di> wc„ on M-79 when he cra'hedf10 ^ke ^'1 a S,Op si8n' “l 11, 11, 011 sin.’ b’*1 kh *h«-- roadway and aClhc^8 •°PoXipCrson in lhc co,lision’ Troon/ faq'^ “ot be,ieve a,coho1 °r ,r°opers l , assisted a. ,'Ofh u. t crush­ Sheriffs v. Rayland Post were AmbuUnet. dePb|L*nc by Barry County Lansmg Mercy Eire Department- Cornstalks on car give field sobriety tests new meaning A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy wit­ nessed a driver crossing the center line of the road and driving carelessly. TTie deputy stopped the vehicle on Bender Road near Adams Road near Middleville. The vehicle was traveling north on Cherry' Valley Road from Davis Road when officers first saw it. The deputy reported there were com stalks hanging out from the underbody of the vehicle. After conducting field sobriety tests, thc deputy arrested the 22-ycar-old Middleville woman and booked her into the Barry’ County Jail on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Thc inci­ dent was reported about 8’. 10 a.m. Aug. 17. Small-town familiarity sends man to jail Hastings City Police officers recognized a driver and knew his license had been sus­ pended. Officers stopped the 33-year-old Hastings man about 9:30 p.m. Aug. 23 on Michigan Avenue near Apple Street. After stopping lhe driver, officers also learned he had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. The man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. A 7]-year-old Hastings woman notified police of a possible phone scam, saying she wanted others to be aware. She said she received a phone call from a travel compa­ ny stating she w on a contest she had entered about six months ago. She was told she could take a (rip any where in the world at any time. The woman told police it sounded suspicious, so she started asking questions. Thc caller told her all she needed to do was have a blank check, and when a package was delivered to her, she was to give the checking account number to the deliverer. The woman told the caller she did not want to give out her bank account number and did not want the prize and hung up. She then called police to make sure there is not a scam going on and to make other people aware of the potential dangers. The incident was reported /kug. 13. Good Samaritan turns in wallet with cash, cards /\ 40-year-old Hastings man found a w’allet containing cash, credit cards and identi­ fications and turned it over to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Officers are keeping the wallet until they can make contact and the owner can claim it. The wallet w’as turned in Aug. 20. Attempt to steal DVDs lands woman in jail A 31-year-old Hastings woman was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail after allegedly try ing to steal three DVDs from Walmart in Hastings Aug. 22. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the store about 11 a.m. after a store employee noticed the woman try ing to take the items w ithout paying for them. The employ ee told police the woman placed the DVDs on top of her I purse, then walked into the men’s wear ' department and concealed them inside her purse. She reportedly paid for other items at the checkout, but never attempted to pay for lhe DVDs. Total value of the DVDs was estimated at about $83. Immigration officials alerted after Fight at beer tent two arrested Two Freeport men were arrested Aug. 8 after leaving lhe scene of a property damage lands one in jail accident at the intersection of Vedder Road and Broadway near Freeport. Both were taken to the Barry County Jail, and immi­ gration officials were notified. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to accident around 11 a.m. A witness told police two men had fled after their vehicle hit a tree. A police K9 unit was called in to help locale the men who were seen running through a com field. Officers eventually were able to locate both men and arrested them. The 19-year-old driver was taken to the Barry County Jail facing charges of resisting otficcrs, failure to report a traffic accident, and driving without a license. The second man 23, also was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, facing charges of resisting an officer, possession of counter­ feit identification and failure to report a crash. Woman hits jackpot at car wash; comes clean A change machine at a Hastings-area car wash gave away a little too much change. A 32 year-old Battle Creek woman using lhe machine gave police a bag full of quarters from the machine. She told them she put in S10 to get change, but lhe quarters just kept coming. She brought in a bag filled with more than $122. She kept her S10 worth of quarters and gave lhe remaining $112.25 to police who contacted the car wash owner and relumed the money. The incident was reported Aug. 20 shortly before 1 p.m. Go-kart driver has collection of warrants Hastings City Police arrested an 18-ycarold Hastings man Aug. 22 after getting called to the 700 block of South Michigan Avenue. Police were notified shortly after 4 p.m. that go-karts were being driven in lhe street. Hastings officers found lhe two peo­ ple operating the go-karts and determined that lhe 18-year-old had four outstanding A fight at the Hastings Summerfest beer tent landed one rnan in jail and sent another at the hospital. Hastings Police officers were called to the beer tent at about 9 p.m. Aug. 24. During their investigation of lhe fight, police arrested a 52-ycar-old Lansing man for assaulting a 59-year-old Hastings man. The Hastings man was taken to Pennock Hospital for injuries received in the fight. Hastings Police make three alcoholrelated arrests Hastings City Police arrested three driv­ ers late Aug. 24 and early Aug. 25. all on charges of opcrating motor vehicles while intoxicated. The first slop was made at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday when officers noticed a motorcyclist weaving back and forth while driving north on North Broadway. A 56-y car-old Freeport man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. /X second driver was arrested around 12:49 a.m. Sunday when officers stopped a vehi­ cle on Slate Street near Madison Street for erratic driving. The 34-y ear-old driver from Bellevue was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and taken to the Barry County Jail. A third arrest was made at about 2:47 a m. Sunday near Green and Market streets. Officers observed a vehicle driving recklessly and arrested a 33-yearold Hastings man for operating while intox­ icated. He was also booked into the Barry County Jail. Teen hit while crossing street A 16-year-old Hastings girl was treated and released from Pennock Hospital for injuries she suftered when hit by a motorist. The teen was attempting to cross Green Street near Church Street when she was struck by thc westbound motorist at about 1:22 p.m. Aug. 24. No citations were issued to the driver. �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday August 29. 2053 - Pitge 13 continued from Dane 1 Thornapple Kellogg graduate Jim Robertson, representing Bradford White Corporation in Middleville, talks about the impact of the mentoring program at Thornapple Kellogg. ’ The Hastings High School Marching Band plays selection from the new season program ,ess. Industry and Education luncheon. Michael Spezia from the Gilmore Car Museum talks about the Garage Works program -'with the 'YMCA bf'Barn County.” 1 '' Jacobs said two of the students who partic­ ipated in the food senice program this sum­ mer are now planning to go to college. Before taking part in the demanding summer-long program, thc students were unsure of future plans. “Now that’s the kind of person I would support for college because they know they are going to college and why they are going to go.” he said. Jim Robertson, an engineering manager in support operations at Bradford White in Middleville, spoke about how Thomapple Kellogg High School’s mentoring program helped him decide to go to college to study engineering. “I had a great mentor that helped me get an internship at Bradford White 17 years ago," he said. "1 have a great understanding of the importance of internships and trying to pro­ vide .students with real-life experience in the engineering field." Since 1996, Bradford White has had 17 intents from Thornapple Kellogg High School, he said, and two current employees are former intents. Bonnie Hildreth, executive director of the Barry Community Foundation, talked about what’ the foundation is doing to help promote the economy, local businesses and education. Hildreth said the foundation does this by focusing on seven elements.* neighborhoods and communities; arts and culture; basic needs; health and wellness: environment; education; and economy. She said these ele­ ments arc supported through community part­ nerships and philanthropic investments. “Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produced them, for those only gave them life,” she said to the educators present. “You give them the art of living well.” In addition to the regular BIE program, Hastings Area schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings took the lead in recognizing Larry and Earlene Baum, owners Hastings Fiberglass Products, for their $90,000 dona­ tion toward Capturing Kids Hearts, a training program available to all Hastings Area School teachers and administrators. Fhere are many programs schools use; this one is truly transformational," Geerlings said. “The basic premise is the way to a kid’s head is through their heart.” Before Hastings Middle School Principal Chris Cooley presented the Baums with a plaque recognizing their contribution, he and Wendi McCausey. Hastings Middle School physical education teacher and Hastings Education Association president, talked about the benefits of lhe program. “There was- no quick-fix scheme." said McCausey. “It was about adding tools to our teaching in the right combination so that stu­ dents can achieve their personal best." McCausey said that many teachers recog­ nized much of the training covered things that they are already doing - engaging, explor­ ing. communicating, empowering and launch­ ing our students in the right manner It reminded us that ifs not what we teach but how we leach tharirdic most important.’’ McCausey said Capturing Kids Hearts was a gift that enabled her to use tools she already had by refocusing and redirecting her energy to change kids life and through that, her own. Cooley agreed with McCausey’s statement that ihe teachers and staff at Hastings Area Schools already know much of what is cov- (UJwrtOJTsrrx Bonnie Hildreth from the Barry Community Foundation talks about what her organ­ ization does to support education and the local business and economy. cred in thc Capturing Kids Hearts program but that it is being lost in lhe push for public schools to meet increasing government man­ dates. Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All PtrtoCIcaB Pub!.cation* Exeopt Reguxtnr Publicattcni) PoraLUjtvKZ. __ . . i LI.... 45018 Dil ro » I He said the program is going to benefit every student in the district and the communi­ ty as well. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads i_lUc .viltlr- Call toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 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Ui!tu*.t tn ASAP o.»<.u•«« »• v-'a fat jnurr information or to r xtect your undent Call Nina at 810-406-5441 Ann at 1'800-6/ ; -2773>.ah-< hotMocxiMMor crnjB infer-Mt&axn ///assegj hvWr4i4 wrf> Fred Jacobs, vice president about the importance of vocations l’’j |ion. aw U.CMT-.UffeJ».UUw.h9yw4 ,.,JV;a # �Pa?* 14 - Thumdsv. Auaust 29. 2013 - The Hasflnfl® Banne' Fall S * • • ■■■ .■ * ■> ■ V,./ * V * ■hZ' 'reviews league title TK/Hastings going for third by Breti Bremer Sport* Editor 7*hc Trojans have had something to work for this summer. Thc Thonupple Kdlogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team will he try. ing to win its third consecutive conference championship this fall. Graduation left some holes in thc line-up. 'O there is <ome work to be done to make that happen TK/Hastings head conch Carl Scheessel said he has seen his girls working very hard <nd he likes their competitive attitude. The youngsters w ill be led by senior but.terfly specialist Hannah Bashore. senior •divers Bncanna Sheldon and Abbie Brower ’.and senior freestyle sprinter Kayla Kroells. ;Kroells and Bashore both competed in the Division 1 State Finals a sear ago, as a part of lhe Trojans’ 200-jard medley relay team. As a team. TK/Hastings was 31st at the finals. Returnees McKavla Sheldon (breast­ stroke). Liura Shinavicr (backstroke) and Marissa Swanson (freestyle) will also be called upon to score some more points this fall. A group of 11 sophomores who are return­ ing and seven freshmen will help to build some depth. Wayland and Grand Rapids Catholic Central will be lhe toughest competition in the Trojans’ path to another conference cham­ pionship. They don’t meet up with cither of those teams until October, but will pet to host both al thc Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. The Trojans start thc year on the road. Sept. 10, with a dual at Allegan. The first home meet of thc season is Sept. 12 against Fremont. Hannah Bashore Hastings eyes return to finals by Brett Bremer Stephen Shaffer • ' ; Saxon football opens with a couple of big road trips • by Brett Bremer Sports Editor *, The Saxon fans need to have put away ’some money for their travel budget. ■ Hastings has just one home game before an •Oct. 4 meeting with Thomapple Kellogg, and 'jheir first two trips are long ones. Thc ’Hastings varsity football team won’t face Lakewood in its regular season opener this fall, instead traveling to Alma College Friday to take on Ogemaw Heights. The following Friday, the Saxons w ill be at Petoskey. The Saxons’ home opener is Sept. 13 against Forest Hills Northern. That contest will be followed by trips to Houseman Field in Grand Rapids and Hamilton. The team bus will be full for all those trips. Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher, who’s beginning his ninth year leading the program, said his numbers of athletes out for lhe team are very good this year. There are 47 players on lhe varsity roster, and enough seniors to provide some good leadership for the young guys. The group of senior returnees along the offensive line include Taylor Horton and Nate Pcw'oski, they’ve got a couple of very experi­ enced backs they’ll be trying to open holes for in senior Stephen Shaffer and junior Jason Slaughter. See FOOTBALL, pg. 15 Sports Editor A group of four letter-winners from last fall returns for the Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team in 2013. Rial group helped the Saxons place sev­ enth at the Division 3 Stale Finals a year ago, altera regional championship and a runner-up finish in the OK Gold. Headlining the group arc senior all-confer­ ence performers Kylec Nemetz and Katie Brown. Nemelz was the top individual per­ former in the league last year, and finished the season with a seventh-place performance at the state finals. Nemetz was 17th at the state championship. Also back are juniors Ashley Potter and Courtney Ry biski. To compete for thc top spot in the OK Gold Conference and a return trip to the state finals, the Saxons will need to stay mentally tough and show consistency out on the course according to their coach Bruce Krueger. Krueger has been leading lhe Saxon program for 17 years. Sophomore Samantha Slatkin and fresh:nien Jackie Nevins a?4 Katie Kuzava are some youngsters who could contribute to the varsity throughout the fall. The Saxons’ biggest challengers for an OK Gold Conference title will be South Christian and Wayland. The Sailors were one spot behind the Saxons at the slate finals last year. The Saxons are doing their best to be ready for big tournaments at the end of the year by play ing in lough tournaments at lhe beginning of the year. Hastings was fourth Friday at lhe Jenison Invitational al The Meadows in Allendale. Nemelz and Brown lied for I I th individu­ ally with a pair of 89s. Rybiski shot a 100 and Nevins a 103. Spring Lake took the title in lhe 14-tcam field with a score of 355. Grand Rapids Christian was second with a 370. followed by Forest Hills Central 379, Hastings 381. Hudsonville 383, Rockford 384, Forest Hills Eastern 389, Grandville 390. Traverse City Central 391. West Onawa 393, Greenville 400. Forest Hills Northern 430, East Grand Rapids 441 and Unity Christian 467. Spring Like’s Anna Kramer was the day’s lop individual with a 77. Forest Hills These sponsors help provide coverage of local sports in this paper. Support your local teams by supporting these sponsors! EYE & E.N.T. SPECIALISTS CENTER 1761 W. M-43 Hwy, Hastings (269) 945-3888 CQDPeRTIftES M-66 TIRE 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. 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Bosma is a co-captain this fall along with junior setter Enn Goggins, who 5aw a lot of time w ith lhe varsity as a soph­ omore. Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter likes the work-ethic she’s seen from her team this offseason. She is starting her second year as the leader of thc Hastings program. She sees depth in the back row with lhe addition of juniors Mary Feldpausch and Jillian Zull. They're part of a big junior class joining the varsity, which also includes hitters Christy Clark and Mackenzie Tesske. Helping out upfront with also be sopho­ more middle hitter Maddic Dailey. The Saxons were scheduled to open the year at ihe DK Invitational Wednesday. Hastings will start the OK Gold Conference season at home against Wayland Sept. 5. Thc OK Gold will be very strong again, with Wayland and South Christian likely battling for the top spot. The Wildcats bring back most of a very talented rosier from a year ago, and should be one of the top teams in lhe state in 2013. Sports Editor Hastings varsity girls’ cross county coach Steve Collins was hoping to learn some things about his team when it opened its sea. son at yesterday’s Lakewood Invitational. Hie Saxons return just two letter-winners this fall, seniors Tristn Straube and Rachel Rimer. They ’ll be good leaders for the young group behind them. Straube qualified for thc slate finals in each of her first two varsity season and has some extra motivation this fall after finishing 16th at rcgionals as a junior and missing out on a third trip to Michigan International Erin Goggins Hastings soccer already 3-1 ries. WHITE'S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO whitesolhastings^ao! com 945-3967 Ethan Haywood at Ottawa Hills Sept. 10. That will be fol­ lowed by a visit from Thomapplc Kellogg Sept. 12 Hastings returns to action al Zeeland West Senior defensive backs Miguel Arjuna and Zach McMahon will be leaders on the other side of the ball, along with senior linebackers Logan Bleim and Logan Clements and senior lineman James Lee. MILLER REAL ESTATE I40W StateSt. Hastings 269-945-5182 BROWN S CARPET ONE & CUSTOM INTERIORS Thursday (Sept. 5). The Saxons started their year at the Hackett •Catholic Central Invitational Saturday, going 1 517-852-0000 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N. Indusui.il Park Dr Hastings (269) 945-3431 / AND SPORT / N M- 17 Hwy. Ste B. Middleville 269-795-4230 HINKLE'S BODY SHOP & SERVICE CENTER |37- 124th Ave . She -Ibyville, Ml 269-672-7364 at the Lakewood Invitational yesterday, and will be back in action in Marshall this morn­ ing (Aug. 30). . 'Die Saxons will host the first OK Gold Conference duals of the year Sept. 18. sides of lhe ball. The OK Gold Conference season starts Sept. 20 when thc Saxons travel to Houseman field to face the Ottawa Hills . Hastings was one of three OK Gold Conference teams to make the playoffs last fall, with Grand Rapids South Christian and Catholic Central joining the Saxons in thc postseason The Cougars were the conference champions, while the Sailors captured the Division 4 Slate Championship. Both South Christian and Catholic Central return solid squads, and will be contending for the league title again. The Saxons hope to be in that fight, and will lie fighting to earn their fifth straight trip to lhe stale postseason. ' Chance Miller HASTINGS NAPA 122 N Jefferson Rd. Hastings 269-948-9696 632 E. Main St. Caledonia 616-891-8104 269-945-2963 First Rehab Sports Editor The Saxons will sec if experience leads to improvement this fall. Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team has six of its seven letter-winners back from 2012, a season which saw the Saxons place fifth in lhe OK Gold Conference and 12lh out of 14 teams al rcgionals. Leading the way is junior team-MVP Ronnie Collins. He is one of four guys back who were a big part of the team as sopjtomores last fall. Chance Miller, Jacob Pratt dmf Brandon Gray arc back as well. Jake Miller returns for his senior season, and sophomore Alex Beauchamp will look to improse his standing in his second year on the varsity. Saxon head coach Steve Collins, who is leading the program for thc fourth fall, likes his team’s experience and its depth. Adding to the depth behind lhe six returnees arc freshmen Sam Johnson and Charles Suratt. With experience and depth lhe Saxons are hoping to move up in lhe conference stand­ ings. While lhe Saxons have depth, they don’t have the kind of overwhelming numbers Grand Rapids Catholic Central typically has. The Cougars will be the favorites for the con­ ference title this fall, with Wayland, Thomapplc Kellogg and South Christian expected to be in a pack behind the Cougars along with lhe Saxons. Hastings was scheduled to open its season SEIF CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC 122 W. State St. Hastings 945-2479 208 N Main (M -66) Nashville Rademacher said that at this point he is just still looking for his team to get better every day. with lots ot players who haven’t proven anything yet at the varsity level among those who need to step into major roles on bolh HODGES JEWELRY 221 N. Industrial Park. Hastings GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LLC The Saxons host the conference opener; Sept. 1X. I Hastings is back in action today (Aug. 30j at the Marshall invitational. by Brett Bremer FOOTBALL, continued from page 14 Shaffer was an all-conference performer in lhe OK Gold last fall, rushing for 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns. Slaughter ended the year just shy of 500 yards rushing on only 72 car­ Rachel Rimer Hastings hopes experience helps R move up in OK Gold; by Brett Bremer Sports Editor 'rhe Saxons expect to be able to put the pressure on opponents all game long this fall. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin loves his team’s depth with the addition of a big junior group of guys, and he wants to use all those subs io press opponents and handle quickly paced games. The Saxons will be solid on each end of thc field. Conklin likes the speed up top, with lhe return of senior forwards Carson Williams and Brody Madden who will both be called upon to be scoring threats more than in lhe past for thc Saxon team. Williams scored three goals, with Madden assisting on all three, as the Saxons topped Delton Kellogg 3-0 in non-conference action Jn Hastings Tuesday. On the other end, the Saxons are happy to have seniors Stephen Kendall and Ethan Haywood back to lead the defense. Senior Matt Johnson returns as well, and will see lime in thc midfield and in goal for Hastings throughout thc year. When Johnson isn’t in net, il will be junior goalkeeper Peter Beck as the last line of defense. Beck is one of the key additions for the Saxon team, along with junior Tyler Owen who Conklin believes can help on bolh ends of lhe field. Thc Saxons have a young, junior-heavy team. Conklin believes that just bodes well for thc future. The future is now for lhe seniors though, and they'll be doing what they can to try and improve on their OK Gold Conference finish from a year ago. The Saxons finished in a lie for second in the league, and had an 11-9-1 record overall on the year. South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central arc likely to be in lhe battle for the top spot in thc league as well. The conference season starts for Hastings Speedway. Coach Collins said he expects Abby Laubaugh and Alex Shumway to improve on their 2012 campaigns and for lhe team to get some help from freshmen Kayleigh Collins, Katherine Wcinbrecht and Emily Pattok. Thc Saxons will also look for contributions from a couple of girls who have recently transferred into lhe school district, Emily Westers and Kaycee MacKenzie. Coach Collins likes his team’s work ethic so far, but with nearly half the team made up of freshman there isn’t a lot of 5K experience in the back of thc pack. The OK Gold Conference isn't as formida­ ble as when Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern were included in the group, but it is still tough at the top Thomapplc Kellogg was fourth at the Division 2 State Finals last year, and will be favored to win its second straight conference title. South Christian should be strong too. radioshack HASTINGS CITY BANK ■ Sflfr & Sound Since I Hho" ISO W. 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That’s what the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team wants to do this fall ‘ I'lte Panthers don’t expect to be world­ beaters, but they want to be one of the top teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association again after a runner-up finish last year. “Our goal is to compete al a high level and continue the Delton Kcllogc volleyball tradi­ tion that has been established over lhe last eight years," said new varsity head coach Alex Colbert The Panthers don’t have a ton of court experience back this winter. Junior middle blocker Faith Ferris will lead the way. along with sophomore setter Hannah Walker, junior setter Kristen Mohn, senior hitter Kay.sie Hook and sophomore middle Amanda Wetf. Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Champion and junior outside hitter Alicia Lindsey arc adding their talents to thc varsity Marcie Stevens this season. Culbcrt said nght now her team is con­ stantly working on goixl passing structure and ball control, as well ns communication on thc court. The Pantheis hosted their own DK Invitational yesterday and will return to action after the Labor Day holiday. Thc Panthers start the Kalamazoo Valley Association season Sept. 4 al Constantine. Thc following Wednesday. Sept. 11. the Panthers have their first home dual - against Kalamazoo Christian. Gilbert said she expects Kalamazoo DK has four back from group that went to finals Christian to be one of the top teams in the league this fall. The Comets bumped lhe Panthers from the stale tournament in the opening round last year. Schoolcraft and Pennfield will also be there battling for the league championship once again- Panther soccer program fe hoping to finish above JOO by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers won about a third of their games last fall. They want improve to win­ ning at least half of them this year. “Our team goal is to finish thc season above .500 and I see no reason why this team couldn’t achieve'lire goal.'' said Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer coach Alan Mabie, who is entering his fourth fall leading the program. Leading the group of returnees this fall are junior forwards Lucas Hansen and Keith Malachowski, junior midfielder Cole Mabie •and senior defender Kaleb Pluchinsky. “We should have a go.xl core of skilled players at all the key positions on the field," said coach Mabie. “Seven of our players have been playing club soccer for a number of years, so they bring a good skill-set to our team. Five of them are now juniors and have been varsity players on our team for three years now." There are lots of guys back, but there are some holes to fill too. Senior goalkeeper Jeff Minehan will try and fill one of-lhe big holes. The Panihers arc al Lakewood this evening, then will start lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association season al Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday. Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian should once again be battling it out for die top <pot in the KVA. Tlie Panthers are 0-2 so far in thc non-confcrencc slate. The dropped their opener 2-1 to Hopkins Friday, then were downed by Hastings 3-0 Tuesday evening in Hastings. 118 E. Orchard. Dvlton 623-4058 Wr&tMidiigdnLakcs.cotn Sports Editor There arc four girls back from the team that made the Panthers fourth trip to the state finals in thc past five years last fall That group includes seniors Sarah Rendon and Marcie Stevens, junior Sainmi Clear}’ and sophomore Megan Grimes. The seniors are lhe leaders. “(They) arc both training harder and run­ ning better than at this time in previous years," said head coach Dale Grimes. “Both have continually improved since their fresh­ man year, and we are looking forward to a great season from these seniors. Both arc bringing a great amount of competitive fire to the team." Both Rendon and Stevens were all-confer­ ence in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association as sophomores and honorable mention all-con­ ference as juniors. Clear was honorable mention all-confer­ ence a year ago, and Megan Grimes was an all-KVA performer as a freshman in 2012. “The four girls from last year’s state quali­ fying team arc very intent on qualifying again and improving on the team’s finish position (27lh)," coach Grimes said. "This team is also intent on contending for a KV/\ champi­ onship. "The fact that we have experienced depth on this team and that it is made up of what is essentially a large core of reluming athletes is resulting in a highly motivated group that is focused on improving on team and individual accomplishments." There aren’t many additions to the team this fall though. The Panthers were finally able to talk senior Nicole Thompson into coming out for cross country, after several years as a valuable member of the varsity girls’ track and field team. Delton Kellogg is at Marshall today for an invitational, and will return to action again on Friday at Dowagiac. The KVA season starts at Constantine Sept. 10. The Delton girls expect to be in a battle for lhe league title with Schoolcraft, Hackett Catholic Central and Olivet. Solid freshman group will add speed for Delton by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg has a couple of four-year senior runners back to be leaders, but it might be newcomers that lead in lhe standings throughout the year. Jacob Morgan and Tony Dallavalle both competed at the varsity level at times last year, and have been a part of lhe program for four years. There are a couple of three-year runners reluming as well, senior Dylan Kelley and junior Brock Mueller. 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Dl l ION *23.7922 coverage of local sports bi this paper. Support your local teams by supporting these sponsors! on the varsity squad,’’ said Grimes. That group includes Andrew Jackson, who Grimes said brings “unsurpassed determina­ tion and work ethic to lhe program.’’ The rest of the foursome is made up ot Joey Ziio, Lane Homisler and Wyatt Mast. Another varsity newcomer will play a key­ role xs w ell, senior Josh Bl«ivz;ik who Grimes said could also challenge with Jackson and Kelley to be lhe team’s front-runner. "It should be tun to watch this group improve over the next couple of months and hopefully once again be in contention for the league championship and a trip to the state finals.” Grimes said. The Panihers arc at Marshall today and Dowagiac Friday, then will be off until thc Thomapplc Kellogg Invitational Sept. 9. Thc KVA season starts Sept. 10 when Constantine hosts a league jamboree. Grimes said he expects Hackett Catholic Central. Constantine and Schoolcraft to be the top contenders lor a league championship. Schoolcraft should Ik especially lough. Hie Eagles wetv 19th at thc Division 3 Stale Finals last tall with three freshmen in the line­ up and three juniors. MMIHBilMlllMl �The Hasbnqo Banner — Thursday. August 29 2013 - Page 17 Constantine Delton by Brett Bremer r Sports Editor lherv is now here to go but up. ^omeone has been 0-9 in each of thc five • ‘■‘ons since the Kalamazoo Valley Gak^,i,t,On bumpcd UP to ton teams, it .. '?Augusta had been thc team to do I ' 05 tbc Previous three seasons until w S t *! 'vbcrt the Delton Kellogg Panthers "‘to.-hckiwinlcss. 1 he Panthers want to snap that streak as MX)n ax possible. . (’,°'?nrort an °‘9 season, our kids are FWton Kellogg head coach Bates. w ho is leading lhe program for touxi consecutive fall. “Wc have a nmn. v* ol returners from last year w ith an toconung junior class that will bring a great deal to the table.” A handful of seniors are back to lead thc ')•»>. including quarterback Brady Mills, *‘oht end Camcron Tobias, linebackers ‘‘toiler Chilton and Hunter Smith, and offensive linemen Arie Gan and Devin Kalec. Junior Blake Mast also returns at tackle along with Kalee. Mast and Tobias were both second-team AU-Barry County last year. Bates said he expects the defensive side ol the ball to gel a boost from juniors Cameron Hudson (linebacker), Mike Ford (hncbackcr) and Nolan Shockley (defensive ”Our kids are working hard and things arc coming together." Bates said. “With more returning experience, the expectation of the coaches and players is that wc will be a more solid and competitive team this year." The Kalamazoo Valley Association will be extremely tough again, especially at the top. Constantine was a state runner-up in 2012 and has a talent-filled line-up again. Trojan catcher inks plans to join GRCC softball program Morgan VanPutten is joined by Grand Rapids Community College Women’s Softball coach Paula Maloley as she signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Raider pro­ gram. VanPutten, who graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School this spring, will be a catcher for the Raiders just as she was for the Trojans during her all-confer­ ence performance with the TK varsity. Morgan's older brother, Dylan VanPutten, will be a sophomore on the Raider Men’s baseball team this season. Brady Mills Pennfield should be lough as well. Schoolcraft and Olivet were the other two playoff teams from lhe league a year ago. Delton Kellogg has a tough opener, at Constantine Friday night. The Panthers play their home opener lhe following Fnjay (Sept. 6) against Maple Valley. Titles earned in eight divisions at Summerfest tennis tourney More than 60 tennis matches were played at ihe high school as part of the annual Summerfest Tennis Tournament Friday though Sunday in Hastings. Event organizer Patti LaJoye said everyone enjoyed the bcnuirM Heather wfirdh'dceom-' panied lhe tournament. Champions were crowned in eight different divisions. Here is a list of the top finishers in each division. Women's Doubles --1. Karen Hoffman and Patti LaJoye; 2. Lindsey Carpenter and Abby Weeks. . Mixed Doubles — I. Julie Sevems and Dan DeMonnw; 2. Mike and Amy Ingle. Men’s Doubles — 1. Charles and Simon Phelps; 2. Brent VanBuren and Don Meyers; 3. Conner and Justin von der Hoff. Boys Doubles — 1. James Izollo and DrewWhite: 2. Adam Schaeffer and Scott Garber; 3. Marshall Cherry and Jaleel Richardson. Men’s Singles — 1. Ben Brott: 2. Charles Phelps; 3. Dan DcMorrow. Senior Singles -- 1. Brent VanBuren; 2. Don Myers; 3. Jim Day. Trio teams emwenS champs in Jim Jensen tourney Next Level celebrates back-to-back championships after winning the 18-and-up division at the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday at Tyden Park in Hastings. Team members are (from left) Kenny Quick, Jim Hirneiss, Ryan Mead and Dustin Mead. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caroline Garrison (from left) took the championship in the girls’ singles division at the annual Hastings Summerfest Tennis Tournament last weekend, with Amber VanMeter taking second and Natalie Bradley third. Boys singles - I. Marshall Cherry; 2. Adam Schaeffer. 3. Eli FloodGiris Singles -- 1.Caroline Garrison; 2. Amber Van Meter; 3. Natalie Bradley. Th Ronrh Warmers celebrate their championship in me id-id i z-year-o.u uivo.uu .Tn BTm Jansen Memorial 3-ori-3 Basketball Tournament during Hasbngs at hG J of Tvrten Park Saturday. Team members are (from left) Jake Charlier. lhawTpattersojMyke Hutchinson and Brandon Butler. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Marshall Cherry (right) took the cham­ pionship and Adam Schaeffer was the runner-up in the boys' singles flight dur­ ing the annual Summerfest Tennis Tournament at Hastings High School over the weekend. TK in finals at first two tournaments varsity volleyball Thomapplc K- !i<47(art winning 11 of tb> krjn i-. off to a pre. nt find du/i-jj tn:b up'Ttu< rut, mdu.icd ■> ■■ '> 'V 1 'n.j.iM.x,;. <i.-•G"in',lle ln.»j.(i)s t<K/k d/- ’ 7’7-2*' ?5-19, 15-7 tn fbc kill- o!'-l ■ '• Zbl ? UdTKind., ' ---i. " laK I).,..; i/A»< b-vl HZ Lin. i ,,,, ,.t/l had 27 dips and 12 service a< >/'iUi. . Ki’/i dieted 20 kills Die Trojans were 6 I la->t Friday at the WMVOA Friday Scholarship Ibumamcnt at the J5-team MVP Sportsplex in Grand Rapids "It was a good start to the season. 1 was pleased with how they did. but I wish we could have finished stronger," said TK head coach Patty Pohl. "They just need Io play a bit more aggrevsisrly and consistently But it was certainly a strong finish, csjxxially con sidcring we lost rix solid seniors fast .season." Covenant Christian topped TK in the championship match 25 23, 19-25. 15-7. IK scored wins over Sparta. Holland, Kclloggsville, Comstock Park. pcw Westphalia and Calvin Christian thnni,,}"”' the course of the day. * ‘ IxMay had 45 kills while Ziccarvllo . 39 and Krol 25. Dahlke tallied 130 nJ . the seven matches. S s ,n lhe team passed well overall and Ziccaielln led the way with 5.1 di.-, .... B.dilke and Krol had 16 ' *l,llc ™riO^lAM:,yjnd,Sel’‘-'1‘,*'3G*><ldedt^;,> and 30 digs respectively. • -»31, Thc Michigan T,'ljnderiQn' a( Saturday’s Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball 12- to l4-year’old d park Team members include (from left) Nick Wandrie, Matt Tournament at Tyden Wa|t8r. (photo by Brotl Qremer) Robson. Dallas Stage' �JL Thursday. Au^u^ 29, 20,3 _ n>e Hastings Banner Car show draws record participants to Summerfest This 1965 Cobra Super performance racing car owned by David Potter of Battle Creek, holds the last engine to be built by Jack Roush, of NASCAR’s Roush Racing. ner 1 John Higgins’ 1941 Stars and Stripes Ford Coupe sits in the middle of main street alongside Best Paint category win1 dir* Lake’s orange 1941 Willy. by Constance Cheescmnn Stuff Writer 1 ne Hastings Car Club hosted its 21 st show al Summerfest Sunday. Bob Byington. Chamber of Commerce Board member and co-chair to the event, commented on how much the show has grown over the years. I m always amazed at the quality of vehi­ cles that register for the show each year.” Byington said. Just 35 cars were registered for the car club’s inaugural event in 1992. More than 360 were registered for Sunday’s show. Tilling all the available parking spots, said Byington, who added that they even had some partici­ pants visiting from Germany. Car ownerscan enter whichever class they feel fits their vehicles and then be considered by all thc other participants for recognition, with trophies given to each class. Only partic­ ipants "vote on the class awards; car club members and .volunteers do not vote. More than 32 categories were identified, including Participants Choice (overall win­ ner) and Best Paint Job. Some of the categories awarded trophies were: Best Paint Job - Jim Lake from Hanover for his 1941 Willy. Participants Choice — Charlie Sheldon of ~ Due to its length. Tom Carrigan’s 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sits on a trailer in the former Felpausch parking lot. ^.W/7 John Resseguie and his daughters Savannah Miller and Desiree Kowalewski restored this Chevy C10 pickup in John Deere colors last winter. The tractor is a work ot art, he said, pieced together with scrap parts from a farm to look like an antique tractor. 1, WfidTsffttl Jim Meade brought his 1960 Lincoln Continental “Flame Thrower” to this year's show. Grand Ledge residents Jack and Sue Kellogg show their 1947 Ford two-door coupe at this year’s car show. This 1966 Ford Fairlane GT, owned by Dale Olmstead of Bellevue (left) and 1973 Lincoln Mark IV owned by Sandy Damron of Battle Creek are examples of the quality of lhe cars in this year’s Summerfest Car Show. Hastings for his blue and white 1970 Chevy Nova Ycnko Clone. Back to School Special Offer C<?Qipi<b»tL.n « 54jvjc»3 fa the eato« Iiualy Group / 1 jhaN ( hiw l°°p ??> 948-2244 °°aia*n Ave Hastings Ml49058 Brae*: atd clw alifMt* for children sad w www.goledenUlgroup.com C«r»Cn»dlt Offer Expires Septen^ ---- --- - -------- J30* 2013 Lile u; ou f ;K#bool fa A thiBcc tv wxa cioudily «wwdi f Xf Most Original Ford — Britta Weiland from Griesheim. Germany, for her 1956 Lincoln Continental. Cadillac Class — Marvin Norman of Battle Creek with his 1939 Cadillac LaSalle. First-timers Class (vehicles that have not been registered in thc event previously) —Joe Bleam of Hastings with his 1967 Pontiac Firebird. Diamond in the Rough — awarded to Joe Balderson for his 1957 Dodge pickup. The Oldest Original Pre-1948 Antique Class awarded a trophy to a 1933 Studebaker. One of lhe more unique automobiles regis­ tered was a 1939 two-door Master Deluxe with a 1710 Allison Motor, entered into the show by Tom Carrigan from Vermontville. This car looked very similar to the car driven by Cruella De Vil of lhe “101 Dalmalions” movie. Carrigan’s car is more than 22 feet long. Most of the participants’ drive less than 100 miles to attend lhe show, said Byington. A registration lent situated across from lhe library provided necessary documents io par­ ticipants with the help of volunteers Penny Russell. Karen Newton and Sara Hatton. All of State streel was completely filled with cars, trucks, mini-cars, roadsters, convertibles and muscle ears, lhe first blocks of Michigan, Jefferson and Church, north and south State Street, abo were full. The walk down main street west from the library io Broadway pro­ vided an array of sights and, quite possibly, some familiar laces since many of the partic­ ipants return each year. Steve Backe of Hastings has attended most of the past 21 years of lhe car show, bringing his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, which he has owned since 1978. Large and small groups of spectators made their way up and down the strip while enjoy ing music from the 1950s and 1960s and a visual blast from thc past. * � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-09-05.pdf 997b2eae733eac02c753221fce18377a PDF Text Text HA8TMS.M* OGMI gaining benefits bus Citv needs to re-think drivers, firefighters See Story on Page 2 Only one win in Week 1 for local teams im See Story on Page 12 eu°tecl to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hashes VQ^UME 160, No. 36 ANNER PRICE 75C Holiday Inn Express shoots for September opening NEWS Local phptographefs work to be displayed i Final Moose I Chuckles is Monday The Hastings Moose Lodge will host । one last Moose Chuckles Monday, Sept. 9. ' Doors open at 8 p.m. The show will begin at 9 pm. The monthly show is free, and , j the Moose Lodge is open to the public for ( the show but guests must be 21 to enter. • C Moose Chuckles is a stand-up comedy J | show with an open microphone format in ’ which each comic performs five minutes of material. The show often features adult / language and topics so audience discretion s . is advised. ’ Over the past year. Moose Chuckles has brought comics from all over Michigan : and even from Indiana and Ohio to Hastings to perform. . Host Emily Allyn, and special co-host ;; } Joe Williams will be announcing the new •’ (monthly comedy show “Ba Ha Hastings,” f which will begin in October at a new local venue. .. The Hastings Moose Lodge is located at ■ > 120 N. Michigan Ave. I Bernard history to meet Sept. 10 5 group j ? ’ ? j 5’ < ( r The Bernard Historical Society ' "* meet Tuesday. Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Delton Community Library. The group will discuss changes being made to the museum and will plan closing for the season. ■ Organizers said they want community : input, so anyone interested in local history is encouraged to attend the meeting. *ai * ; Freeport Over 50 \ group to reconvene J Anyone 50 and over is invited to join ' the Freeport Over50 group fora new year of its noon potlucks Wednesday, Sept. 11. at the Freeport Community Building. Visitors to these informal gatherings hail | from a 20-mile radius oi Freeport. The Tliomapple Valley Strings, com■ prised of Orville Harrington. Ken Moore, ? Bob Burghdoff and Tom Freridge, will be j the day’s entertainment, playing a mix of l bluegrass, country and gospel music. All attendees arc a<ked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service and serving utensil. Coffee will be furnished. The community building is at the west end of Main Street, behind the fire bam. For more information, call Gerry or Lou Allen. 616-765-8331; or Marge Barcroft, 269-945-2687. ! < \ by Constance Chevseman Staff Writer Good things are worth waiting for, in Mike Moyle’s opinion. Nearly seven years ago Moyle and his wife, Anne, dreamed of build­ ing a hotel in Hastings. Hopefully, in just a few weeks, the dream comes true. "It’s been a long process." said Moyle, owner of the new Holiday Inn Express locat­ ed on M-37 West. “It’s been almost seven years to finally see the results of our efforts to build a hotel in Hastings." Moyle, who lives in Belmont, has spent a good amount of time working with city and township officials to clear the way for the new hotel to be built. “The Hastings city officials and Rutland Township officials have been very coopera­ tive," he said. “Both boards needed to have the vision to see this happen. Indeed, this wouldn’t have happened without their sup­ port." Also indispensable to Moyle was Barry County Lumber owner Jim Wiswcll, who introduced Moyle to the community and its resources. “I could not have moved forward with this plan without Jim’s deep well of knowledge and his willingness to share his connections to various members of the community." This week, construction crews will finish up their w ork on the interior of the hotel while new staff members begin training on the Holiday Inn Express computer software. Hospitality .staff will begin the first deep ■cleaning of the rooms and facilities as well. The three-story hotel offers 62 rooms which includes suites for extended stays, employs 15 staff members, and provides amenities such as conference and banquet facilities, continental breakfast, weight room, pool, guest laundry and Internet access. Future guests might be surprised to see that . Construction o1 ino n&r hotel nears completion as workers begin affixing the Holiday inn Express signs to the new building. some of the artwork in fur rooms and hall­ ways is by local potographer Rose Hendershot. Hendershotbas been a photogra­ pher, officially, since 1997, starting out doing photo shoots of family events and weddings. As her skills and reptfation grew in the com­ munity, Hendershot was offered an opportu­ nity to display some of her work in the First Bank of Hastings lobby- See OPENING, page 2 Growing juvenile care costs concern commissioners by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Walgreens is coming to Hastings — just a bit later than originally planned. Monday evening, the Hastings Planning Commission approved a motion to grant the developers a 60-day extension to begin construction under the site plan approved by the commis­ sion earlier this year. Construction was to start at the site on the northwest comer of West State Street and North Broadway before Sept. 17, but the developers now have until Nov. 17 to begin construction. According to Hastings Department of Public Services Director Tim Girrbach. city ordinances allow for only one 60-day exten­ sion per site plan. However, he said the developers plan to demolish the old gas sta­ tion on the comer within the next few weeks, along with the plaza once the final tenant, Felpausch Express, moves out. In other business, the commission set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, on a proposed ordinance to regulate land use in the urban service districts, created through economic development and urban service agreements. by Doug VanderLaan vide 24-hour care. However, in the case of Editor many of the youthful offenders in the pro­ 1 here was a day when Barry County Court gram, stronger institutional and residential Administrator Bob Nida would see a young­ care with substance abuse and mental health ster with just a breaking and entering convic­ counseling are needed. tion on his record. Now, Nida would consider “The county has done a pretty good job ’ that an easy problem. . keeping costs down,” Nida maintained, ‘‘but “Kids today come to us with a multiplicity the state’s responsibilities are shifting to the of problems, Nida said at Tuesday’s commil- counties.” tee-of-the-whole meeting for county commis­ That, he mentioned, i» allowing the county sioners. “Now the kid comes with the break­ to do more l0 control costs. N,da reviewed ing and entering, he’s got a substance abuse hxal programs such as the Coutt-Appointed ; problem, there’s sexual abuse in the family, Special Advocates program which pairs vol­ and he’s academically challenged — he unteers with 34 current offender-victims of doesn’t like school. neglect and abuse as an example of local ‘‘There arc no easy problems anymore." response to a growing program Which is exactly why he was addressing The juvenile drog coun. the Wraparound 3 the county board Tuesday, advocating for his program that provides services wrapped ■; 2013-14 child care fund plan and budget that around family court gmdelines. the Youth addresses how underage offenders in the Semce Bureau, and h<Ws|«cnlion prngr.lnls county arc punished, assisted and, ideally, that ofter one-on-one cotmwji „ ,■ * rehabilitated. each week are other local so|uljons Fhc online survey offered by the Barry' The bill isn’t cheap. Nida reviewed with However, in some cases snrh .u ■ । • * bUCI) as the one ’^n’> Parks and Recreation Board for commissioners his budget request for just *Nida mentioned m an Aui» io input on its 2014 recreation plan over $1 million to cover everything from in­ before the county board, some juveSil^ire sy51 ex,ended to Friday, Sept. 13. The ; home counseling to outplacement residential considered by sentencing judRCS U) d ‘ nc> r available at www.suneymcnand treatment programs that, in the case of genius to be in the comntunitv p,.,;a i • n., disciplined and monitored X^,d- hlfhl> J’1-'Barry County Parks and via a one county juvenile, lasted more than a year • xt • i nd« Programs PfovidcU on the Barry County webin a Clinton County facility at a fee of $389 one used। m Muncie of,en such as ^^^^ycountyonz treatment, even at its $157 i^-day cost per day, paid for from Nida’s budget. Publv 4,1 J rce boartl P,ans (o l,osl a The figures he used Tuesday for the Still, commissioners probed for ... . sunn lhjs k’1 uhcn rc‘‘l,,!s ol die upcoming budget are based on anticipated effective solutions, and Persia U.* ** Prc'<’nled along with pro ■: costs, said Nida, and do not, in most cases response to people like Michigan Sen Bruce Caswel! (R-St. Joseph) «ho ^s’.^why™^ plan ’,Oh ,k,ns fw tlk' ne-w five-year reflect expected .state and federal reimburse­ j(j ments that could bring the county’s cost down many juvenile placements state facilities is that program rt)MS of lhosc nearly half, to a possible $535,162. institutions are tn hue with u.j . . Die number still stunned commissioners. “What are we offering these kids, a gold­ ........... ..... : ol ited Hilton Hotel?" asked Commissioner James Dull To which Nida replied that he’d be happy if he could use the new Holiday Inn 4 Express soon to open west of the City and pro­ See JUm£ CARE, j »: i : grants Walgreens more to tegjii? ©«traeta Parks and rec survey deadline extended ±I£WS8siefs. Lawrence Road is open again After more than lour months, Lawrence Road between Charlton Park and Barryviife roads has been reopened. What was once the steepest road dip in the county* — pockmarked by the undersides of automobiles bottoming out - is now the site of the county's longest bridge. The project was completed on time, and crews from the con­ tractor Milbocker and Sons have moved four miles north to Charlton Park Road over the Thornapple Rwer to begin resurfacing and widening that span. For more photoand information on the bridge projects see page 3. (Photo by Constance Cheeseman) �>7 •• Page 2 _ Thursday, - The Hast-ngs Bannei : > 'M... ■» ■ School bus training benefits drivers and firefighters -er by Bonnie Mattson Stt.f] Writer Rack to school never hx>kcd like this before. . As they prepared for Thursday ’* first day 0! school for the new year, lakewood bus driv­ en. spent a day last week in a smoke-filled bin and another one laying on its side. It "as all part of an emergency simulation session tn Which the drivers worked with firefighters from Woodland. Sunfield, Lake Odessa and Clarksville to prepare for situations they II bmwd.be prepaid .<> ,S always a top pnonty or d CIx and administrators aM- Jeve| training took reached ancIk1 I A bus that was destinedfor । was used to ^^ificial smoke, the the tilled wi perfonnancx t \ nnccS to create k mdbus useilwas in theatrical smoke or fog on «ta^’ lbe lCar of the Small groups "ere sent to u Lakewood mechanic Alan Bosworth uses a tractor to push over a bus slated for disposal. The bus was used for a training ses­ sion for Lakewood school bus drivers and fire fighters from Woodland, Sunfield. Lake Odessa and Clarksville. Using the back door, firefighters (clockwise, from left) Terry Staines, Rich Gregg and Ryan Hanacek pull out accident “victim” Tyler Gregg during a training session Tuesday, Aug. 27. ! Lake Odessa Fire Department Chief Jeff Sanderson (right) talks to bus drivers in a smoke filled bus about how to properly evacuate everyone to safety during a training session Tuesday, Aug. 27. Sanderson told the group that, in a real smoke situation, their eyes and throats would be burning, and talking and breathing would be difficult. nrr c''T 'hcy heard Odcss“ Fire Chicf Jet I Manderson explain the exercise. He told participants that it would lie disorienting, and that tn the case of a real fire and real smoke, their eyes would be burning, as well as their throats. Breathing and talking would be diffi­ cult. He reminded them to slay calm, and make their way out as quickly as possible. Time is of the essence, in searching for and locating all passengers and moving them to the safest exit. Two duffel bags were hidden on the bus, to .simulate children. Participants had to find the two duffel bags, and ensure that all pas­ sengers escaped and were accounted for. All the duffel bags were found,’’ said Sanderson. “The drivers did a great job of moving quickly and efficiently.” Next, a bus slated for disposal was tipped on its side. Participants in the training exer­ cise were able to move through the bus, to get a feel tor how it would be to maneuver through a bus on its side, and to exit through the nxit hatch, rear door, or even climbing over the driver’s seat and out the entry door. Try ing to open die rear door, pushing it out and up until it locked into place proved a struggle for some, V)ur.every one persevered until the door was popped-open. * Next came a «1iiil|ted accident, with the bus driver and th|td students in the bus. Firefighters worked together to assess the sit­ uation, and take the proper steps to quickly, safely, and efficiently pt the “victims" out of the bus. It had been prearranged that Clarksville Fire Chief Bob Cronk would be the first on the scene. When Sanirson arrived, Cronk immediately apprised him of the situation. Cronk had set up a perimeter around the acci­ dent, called for multiple ambulances, and requested Aero-Med. He had designated an area where parents could congregate, along with school officials. An area for media was set up. Cronk assigned a firefighter to the ambulances, to coordinate what hospital they were going to, and what children were in each ambulance so that parents would know where their child was being taken. "Bob was on top of everything," said Sanderson. "As soon as 1 arrived he gave me a full report of what was happening, and what needed to happen." Drivers and mechanics were thankful for the experience. ' “The evening provided a rare opportunity Lakewood bus driver Lori Kutas strains to push open and lock in place the back door of a bus tipped on its side. The exercise was part of a training session hosted by the Lake Odessa Fire Department and the Lakewood Transportation Department. to simulate and experience close to real life conditions with out any tragedy," said Alvin Hawley, garage mechanic. “It was a great learning experience for all involved." Lakewood transportation director Kathy Petersen, who spear headed the exercise agreed with Hawley. OPENING, continued from page 1 Hendershot approached Moyle, “even before the ink was dry on the purchase con­ tract," related Moyle with her request to pro­ vide interior artwork to the hotel. Moyle liked the idea but Holiday Inn Express franchises usually have their own artwork, so Moyle had to present Hendershot to two committee reviews before her artwork was approved. "We wanted a local flavor to color the inte­ rior of the hotel." pointed out Moyle. "Mike was very nice and responsive, right from the start,” Hendershot said. "He always returned my phone* calls and put his business reputation on the line for me, to get my art­ work approved for the new hotel.” Hendershot is grateful for the opportunity to increase the exposure to her work. Being a contributing artist for the hotel franchise puts Hendershot on the ‘preferred photographer list’ for the local hotel. This list is compiled “ 1 his training exercise brought new light to the drivers, said Petersen. “To experience what it is like in a smoke-tilled bus was an eye opener. We hope to never experience such a tragedy, but being prepared will help us it we do. This kind of experience does not come along too often. 1 believe the drivers have greatly benefited from this t\pc of train­ ing." NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Recycling hours corrected s,ands in °ne of ,he new rooms whe,e some °'her artwork wil1 for a wh0 may haV.C Moyle-X*’ *hile Maying at the hotel. Inn Hpre t . ** of hotel chains. Holiday Holiday Inn7*” 'airlX simPle They have . Impress offers a scc'' Itui-Ms'staying' program, tlw repeatedlv ■KlUtn‘,’K to the hotel franchise Holiday hinfa* "peat visits are driven by Ck“" h°iP,‘ Local photographer Rose Hendershot displays her artwork for the new Holiday Inn Express hotel. e’t be made online at ''^olitUyinnexpre.ss'hotels/nMen /hasting* to reserve rooms. However, avail­ able dates may not begin until nnd-Octobcr. Moyle confirmed that three weddings have been booked lor the new hotel tor next sum mer. 2014. grand opening is in the planning stages for when the initial operations of the hotel are finalized and all the ojxmational issues are identified and addressed,” said Moyle, “At that time, we will invite everyone in community to come visit Hastings’ new Holiday Inn Express.” may access free h consumers incorrect. LUron,cs recycling was "> Sunlk-ld only on 26 1:'Rt S1 .. WfSSSfiR: ;ii,llwyclers.coin. 1 jbru"’><'-hnivcr �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. ’ - Pag^ 3 ana another is closed > C onstancc Checscman Uwivncc r v i (,f^Vriter M-b6, Jsonen • "huh connwls M-37 to north of Xj.7u S‘un- and Charlton Park Road finished, will ,S V °xctl Bolh roatK’ s'hcn bridges suPport travel over improved ^oad project included de­ il”11 lnS'allmP « hi8l,cr tn 1L i ^T ‘ ln >n April, and was expectJvT b-v b,c valine bridge W t*d and Sons, would move to Riv' °n K°ad over the Fhomapple • L ‘ Vcr 1-J‘bor Day weekend, electronic ql.s 'yre posted on Charlton Park Road, mg drivers that the mad would be closed o rough tratHc beginning Sept. 3. ticsday, construction workers were finishmg landscaping of field accesses on the west Slnew Lawrence Rond bridge. Removal of the original road and culvert faced weather delays in June, however the work has been completed nearly on sched­ ule, said Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission. At 147 feet long, the new bridge is the longest single-span bridge allowed for a county road, he said. Hie new road and bridge are the successful efforts to clear obstructions from High Bank Creek that runs directly beneath the road. Known as a ‘tummy tickler.’ the previous road had a short but steep dip al its lowest point over the creek, enough that the under­ bodies of vehicles frequently scraped the pavement. This has been replaced with a smooth, moderate descent onto the new bridge and subsequent ascent, offering views of deep roadside ditch lines. The new bridge, which sits 27 feel above the creek, cost $1.7 million. Funding for the Ch irlt’ * The new bridge on Lawrence Road is complete. This westerly view shows a mod­ erate descent toward High Bank Creek. bridge came from Tire Critical Bridge Fund program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as local funds. About four miles north, workers have begun preparations to replace the bridge over the Thornapple River between Historic Charlton Park and M-79. Lamberg said the bridge will get a “facelift.” with new support beams, decking and approaches to the bridge, which also will be made wider. The recommended detour wj|| a|on}, M-79 east toThomapple Lake R^d l0 Barger Road, north to Center Road and then west back to Charlton Park Road. “Funding from the Critical Bridge Fund has also helped this project materialize,’’ Lamberg noted. This Charlton Park project is expected to be completed in late November or early December, he said. The 147-foot single-span bridge built over High Bank Creek over the summer is the; longest legally allowed on county roads. The bridge also rises 27 feet above the sur-i face of the creek. J r _____________________________ Road closed The bridge on Charlton Park Road over the Thornapple River closed Tuesday for construction to replace the old bridge. ■ • ■ » ' v- ’? The new bridge put in place on Lawrence Road, just east of Charlton Park Road, appears to have secured the approval of resident waterfowl. FILM PROCESSING ON-SITE Processing At Printing Plus we don’t send your film out-of-town or out of the U.S. We develop and process ON-SITE at our Hastings store! You get your negatives back with your prints. Summer’s-end hummer Cindy Vignoron of Barry Township captured this photo of a hummingbird contemplating its next snack from a mo vine. Typically, she said, hummingbirds show up in her backyard in April and stay around until September. She ke™09 9,0,7 feeders full with a mixture of one-quarter cup sugar per cup of water. The hummers are not shy, she said, and readl| ^ps l,<^ljid people are nearby. As much as she enjoys their company, though, she tries not to interfere with their avian instincts v° WhCn said she takes the feeders down by the second week of September to encourage the birds to migrate. vignoron Irvcfryday LOW Price per roll 24 Top Quality Prints SHOP LOCAL 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 *t£M&Sbip �City needs to re-think improvement plans The drink’s on me a seaoull's imaqe reflects as it drinks from a puddle in the parking lot at Fis* Ha'cheryPark( Thursday evening. Hastings received9, 1/2 inches of ram Wednesday. Aug. 28. which provided a temporary watering hole tor seagulls, crows and other birds. Were dedicating this space Io a photograph taken by readers or <mr staff that represents Bar? Coui 1}. 11 )ou have a photo to share please send it to Newsroom Hastings- Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml IW.W. or enu,| news/" J-adgraphics.com. Pk.ve include information such as where and when die photo was taken, who look the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. do you know? Gotta light Do you recognize these people or know why this photo was taken? The woman in front appears to be holding a pipe and a book of matches. A can of Prince Albert tobacco is on the table next to lhe cake. Was it a birthday party? Retirement party? Are they his daughters?’What can you tell us about this photo by Barth Studio? The Ztawter archives have numerous pho­ tographs from the middle of (he past centu­ ry that have no date, names or other infor­ mation. We’re hoping readers cap help us identify the people in the photos and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph's story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058: email ncws6? j-aderaphics.com: or call 269-945­ 9554. Last week's photo of two young men drew no responses. Julie Welton of Hastings called to say the photo of Don Hammond, Joe Duffy and Leonard Bunts in football uniforms, which ran in the Aug. 15 Banner, was taken when they were freshmen at Olivet, 'lite three, along with Earl LaCross, who was not avail­ able for the photo, all had received scholarships to play Iootball at Olivet. JUVENILE CARE, continued from page 1 “I he cost to house these kids is astronomi­ cal.” said Commissioner Joyce Snow. “I won­ der. if we bmld a new jail, could we have a wing for juveniles?’’ Nida concurred with the thought that juve­ nile placements locally could l>e a big money saver but reminded Snow and the county board that to build a juvenile detention home in Barry County - even as a wing to a new J id — would cost over $1 million and the opet.itional cost of 24 hour supervisions would cost well over another SI million. 'It’s much cheaper to move k»ds to other counties." -.aid Nida, using Eaton and Allegan as example-. of counties that not only have available beds jn their juvenile facilities but also provide in-hattsc treatment programs. "One direction 1 would like to go is a day treatment program/' asserted Nida, "where you're doing everything but housing them ovenright.' Nida's rc-.jKinse to Snow that close to HO percent of juveniles who conic through lhe county system arc "dual diagnosed," carrying multiple physical and mental challenges, framed lhe discussion and encouraged com­ missioners to recommend that Nida’s budget request be forwarded to next week’s official county board meeting tor final approval. In oilier buwiess, commissioners: • Recommended approval al next week’s meeting ol the awarding of a bill to replace that roof at the Friend ol lhe Conn building io Quality Roofing at a cost of up to $16,(XX). • Charged Buddings and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb with processing bids for a new boiler at the jail and to finalize a rec­ ommendation for approval at next week’s board meeting. Because the bidding period was extended to Friday, Aug. 30. and a com­ plete review had not yet occurred, the county board agreed to last-track the recommenda­ tion process so installation of a new boiler at the jail can be completed by the start ol the heating season. • Directed Snow to work with the planning and zoning department in developing ordi nance regulations for oil companies contrail- After more than a year of planning and negotiations, the community received some wonderful news last month with the announcement that the former Fclpausch Food Center and headquarters, which has been empty on a nearly two-block stretch in downtown Hastings since early 2009. will have a new owner and occupant. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority, Bolthousc Merchandise Group and Mark Feldpausch secured lhe vision to make the property the new home of Ace Hardware. That’s great news for lhe Bolthouse family and a big boost for lhe community, too. To have that property sit vacant for nearly five years has been sending the wrong message to people passing through our town. Since the late 1940s, the Fclpausch store served as the anchor for east-end shopping, drawing thousands of cus­ tomers to the store. Now, due to lhe pur­ chase of the building, Ace will be able lo put all of its merchandise in one building and on one floor. For shoppers, the new hardware home will offer a great place to shop for the many items our local Ace Hardware has to’offer. The Dollhouses also plan to use the lower level — which offers a training cen­ ter, full kitchen and meeting rooms along with numerous office areas — for other tenants. The Community Music School already has moved into a portion of the space from the Hastings First United Methodist Church where it has been located since coming to Hastings. For Hastings, it’s a great use of an old building that, if a buyer weren't found soon, probably would have been razed. As Ace moves into its new home, it will revi­ talize the east end as a shopping destina­ tion, bringing new life next door to our beautiful library. 1 do have concerns, though, with the city’s plans for the two properties it pur­ chased from the Bolthouse company in the deal, which it plans to turn into more parking. In an effort to put the deal together, the city’s. Downtown Development Authority agreed to purchase the former Toy Box, located at 125 N. Jefferson St., and lhe Ace Lawn and Garden Center, located at 301 E. State St. City leaders announced plans to use both locations for additional parking lots. 1 don’t have a problem with lhe former toy store location, adding parking in the center of Hastings has been needed for some time. Yet, at the east end, lhe former lawn and garden center has a greai deal of potential for additional retail space. City planners say they want to use lhe addi­ tional parking for lhe library and for the Riverwalk Trail. 1 think there are better uses for the space, plus 1 don’t think it’s in the best interest of city taxpayers to allow taxable property lo be turned into cityowned, non-taxable parking spaces that then incur expenses for maintenance. If you look al a recent brochure pre­ pared by the cily, it appears that Hastings has enough parking available to handle most needs, except for a few larger events held once a year, such as lhe Gus Mucker Basketball tournament or Suminerfest. According to lhe brochure, the cily has 330 spaces across eight city lols. Add in lhe 160 county lols, and that totals nearly 500 public parking spaces available downtown — and that doesn’t even include the numerous on-street parking spots or several private commercial or church lols. The Ace Hardware project will spur additional growth at the cast end of lhe downtown area, so the city should make that properly available for even more growth. Grand Rapids city leaders and a local investment group recently brought donors and local foundations together to raise more than $12 million in private funds. Illg to drill hurizoni-,1 wells in the county, would ,U,“n'J' Cai> develop nnlinanccs ,ha' ....... ,.'y<ll"rc bonding to cover damages if leamedtr*;0'^’ Silid Snow. *ho S“ld *** hall in.-... 'le Possibility al lhe July 2 town ing issue 8 ,,as|">ps io “d,lre",he frack' Hany r'' thlnk 'here will be any fracking in 'vould be fl> btflau«: •' ‘loe'"’' ,0°k ‘ a compandxnKlall> advantageous to the oil but it c'„ A b“l<l can't fotbul (fracking). >la'»ages i(HM',ik' o'1 c”"‘pJny C°VCr r.ssem,p’^,”n^U>im PeYoung added his he f«ivT'C"liub in light ot the frustration misMOnJ , U[hi,' ine the authority as a sum"Ourh ' ."’‘’'edi.eetly affecl Ihe^ ■'>01 I’m," ;,ca«y are tied." said DeVoung do" -"»i i.| doing anything we can 10. W. St N,Jrd will meet Tuesday. Sept. chambers at d.e courthouse. "'S'-beginning at 0 a.m. What do you which were leveraged with more than $15 million in public funding and an addition­ al $4.7 million in tax credits from the state brownfield program to build a new indoor Market Hall in downtown Grand Rapids. The new facility, which opened over the weekend, will house a number of vendors and start-up companies. Community lead­ ers are confident that the new indoor mar­ ket will become a year-round regional attraction for lhe city and will transform an area that was once a factory district. The new 138,000-square-foot facility is estimated to cost more than $30 million when it’s finally completed. City leaders there realized that down­ town development projects like this new indoor market draw attention to the com­ munity and subsequently attract even more businesses and jobs. If you were an outsider traveling through Hastings, would you leave with the impression that Hastings is growing, I that vibrant planning is leading to bust- I ness expansion and more jobs? On lhe west side of the city, the Holiday Inn Express is just about ready to open its doors with more than 60 rooms. And I recently, in downtown Hastings, the new spray park opened, offering public rest- I rooms and an entertainment venue right I on our main street. | Kitty-comer to the new Ace Hardware, I as a welcome to Hastings from the south, Walters-Dimmick Petroleum is building a new 4.000-plus-square foot state-of-the art Shell station with more food and a future fast food vendor. And I would be remiss if 1 didn’t mention all the roadwork improvements along M-43 from the north city limits to Hanover Street which is ereating belter traffic flow through lhe com- I munity. ,I 1 applaud ever} one who played a role in any of these projects — each of which I makes our town look like it’s on the grow. Within a few months, the new Ace facility will bring even more new life to the neigh­ borhood. I But taxpayers throughout the city I should be vigilant in their protection of I taxable properties. Due to slate budget I • cutbacks and dropping property values, I small towns across the stale are dealing I with declining revenues. For Hastings to I lake another prime piece of property — I not only one of the few commercial prop- I ernes along the river, but one also that is I adjacent to the riverwalk, the library and a I park — and turn it into parking spaces is I not in the best interest of our downtown. I Why not put it back on lhe market and let investors and businessmen have a chance I to find a great use for the property? j In the Aug. 15 Banner article announc- I ing lhe new development, the Bollhouses I said they were undertaking the project in an effort to grow and prosper their busi- I ness. Tlie city should use the former lawn and garden center to spur additional growth in lhe downtown area similar to what Grand Rapids leaders are trying to do with their city. We need more choices, more selection and more jobs. As I travel throughout the state, the | small towns that I see as successful and growing are the communities attracting and promoting businesses. That’s why Grand Rapids business leaders arc invest­ ing millions in their new downtown mar­ ket they re attracting new business to downtown, trying to create a regional attraction that will generate traffic and vitality to the city. City leaders understand that the future of downtown Grand Rapids rests on growth they bring to the marketplace. Hastings city leaders should concentrate on bring,ng the kind of shops people want - creating more venues and value to the city. Don t worry about the customers. If you offer something the want, they'll find a place to park. 7 think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interac­ tive opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tab­ ulated and reported, along with a new question. l_asl week: A Tea Part) activist from Hartland says he will challenge Lt. Gov. Brian Callcy lor the Republican nomination in 2014, “to bring a conserv'ative voice to lhe current lamsing administration.’’ h it tjnie t0 unseat Lt Gov. Callcy? yy.i . Fred Jacobs, lcc Present. J-Ad Graphics For this week: President Barack against Syria for itT useL ahC,i°n cal weapons. a Vlo1ati ' T standing international a ” ° a How would you vote? a9reemenl U Tal<6 mil"ary action J SUSpend ^"ftary action Yes �2013 - Page 5 The Hastens Banner - Thursday County ward should rescind its decision Psws was great addition to Summerfest editor; Detroit Tiger mascot. Everyone enjoyed Paws so much, the cameras were flashing and flashing. He was so funny. I wanted to stay and watch him for a long time. Tins is one Summerfest we will remember for years. Hi is year'c c like it is cvcrv vl,,nmerfcst was w^nderlul, cclebratin<> w ?ifnr and esPce>«illy this year watched a ' IU' ^rea!*8rands°n. He candy he .1 *'? Para^c and the amount of M‘v L, d Up Wil1 ,ast a *hilc. for Year 3 ^™nds.on bas been a Tigers fan • * s and enjoyed seeing Paws, the Virginia Alles. Middleville Seasonal tips for kids with type 1 diabetes (StatePoint) Attending sleep-away camps Sleepover tips • Talk to the host parents to be sure you're and sleepovers can be formative experiences for children. Yet the parents of a child with able to keep in touch throughout the night, type 1 diabetes may have special concents both with your child and the hosts. • Prior to a sleepover, familiarize your about their child’s well-being while away from home. 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Learn more about the books with helpful tips, such as: on the website, or ask your child’s pediatric Take the time to talk to the camp staff endocrinologist for free copies. about diabetes care before your child’s For more information about the resources arrival. Ask questions about the staffers’ provided by Lilly Diabetes and Disney to ’experiences with children with type 1 dia­ help children with type 1 diabetes and their betes. . . . • families prepare for and enjoy lhe sleep-away • Pack appropriately: Be sure to include experience, visit www.SpoonfuLcom/typel. double the amount of medical supplies your The tips from this website arc not intended to child will need. be medical advice, and families should check • /\rm your child with a logbook to record with their health care professionals regarding blood sugar, insulin and grams of carbohy­ the treatment of type 1 diabetes. drates consumed each day. (Write Us A Letter: :... ' ^■1 op”,ion."g’nfe resolu“i^pr°P'X)d and conformity ol « a "ere con ducted. The most rec. j^wircl Barry County Chtet „, "tC Janu-.. Fisher Aug. 26 is clear rega 'ding Ac nature of the resolution .. ■ppbed ln C(1 DNR policy and the questionable sl,„di the ill-fated opt-out clause. Despite all the pushback and confUsion among citizens and towns up ofticjaR despite the clear evidence ha a workable 1 current DNR policy exists (exempljned •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will- be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. BhIHICY swan removal on Middle Lake) the resolution Mill stands. At least four townships already opted out, with more to follow. This seems to he the most prudent path to working within current DNR policy and to calm the waters in the townships. Eventually, the resolution could become moot if enough townships vote to simply walk away from it. Unfortunately, a lot of effort at the township level is required just to protect the status quo of local rights. Jet alone the lives of countless mute swans. Ironically, even lhe DNR, which classifies mute swans as an invasive species, wants willing partici­ pants to help in mute swan control, for exam­ ple, local lake property owners who work through their townships in a majority mode, who have agreed there is a mute swan control problem and who affirmatively seek DNR help. Townships who by default are included in this program simply because they didn’t opt out can hardly be called willing partici­ pants. The question of why the Barry County Board of Commissioners continues to allow this resolution to stand even though it has proved to be disruptive in the townships and certainly politically damaging to them, begs an answer. 'Die prevailing majority of five commissioners who voted for the resolution To the editor: Fifteen dollars is too much to pay for our cost of our neglect? No one likes to pay taxes, but, on the other hand, we like and need what waste to be recycled? Are our leaders and citizens thinking ahead those taxes provide. Fifteen dollars a year to have my waste and asking themselves what it ui|| cost if we recycled sounds like a real bargain to me. 1 don’t recycle? Do we realize our natural think the Barry County Commissioners resources are finite? What does it cost to build should go for it. new landfills? What will it cost to dig up Speaking of maintaining our resources, our those landfills one day when our finite shortsighted legislators and many of our citi­ resources mn out and we need to retrieve the zens have sold out to the oil companies, giv­ “recyclables?” ing them hydraulic fracking rights. We will When we consider the true cost of not act­ probably never be able to get out of these con­ ing more responsibly by reducing, reusing tracts because of the deep pockets of the oil and recycling, doesn’t it seem that recycling companies. ought to be mandatory and something we are We are being told that the need for water in all eager to participate in? the world is the next “big oil.” The Great We all want good school* and outstanding Lakes basin has the largest supply of fresh teachers. We all want to drive on good roads. water in the world. Hydraulic fracking is new We all want good health can;, good fire pro­ to our slate. We don’t, and can't, know the full tection and law enforcement, clean air, water consequences of the decisions being made. and soil. But we don’t want to pay for them. We do know that an incredible amount of What are the consequences when we fail to water is being used that it is permanently con­ face these responsibilities? What is the real taminated after fracking and will never be Get benefit verification letter online Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Do you need a letter from Social Security verifying your benefits? The fastest, easiest, most convenient way to get a benefit verifica­ tion letter these days is to go online to www.socialsecurity.gov. You may need a benefit verification letter for a number of reasons. Perhaps you need proof of income for a loan or to verify monthly income for housing or state or local benefits. You may need proof of current Medicare health insurance status. 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Mt -tvOM Xpress Mart Family Fai<’ GJS S:,4(j.h, Woody\ General StUle Cloverdale Gt neral Brown's Cedai Creek Grocery Trading po*t I.ii6 ('-. .'ntry Si DyrUpn: GrcgsGet-kN^ Fclpausch ShcU Uanjtvlda Gun Lake Gun Lake SIkH Sam s Gourmet F MeldGenciai PrpPdle(,iltc: Gyxfcs Sportsman Post Orangeville Fa*1 pjpe Lciko Uu’-6-b.pro^ Lxk O M-arl • Bosley Doug Viandedaan (Fd'fot) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) recycled into our atmosphere. We do know there is the possibility that underground explosions have lhe potential to contaminate our underground water supply and our current lakes and streams. So do we care, or are we. like Esau in the Bible, content to sell our birthright for a bowl of porridge? Our legislators are considering raising the speed limit so we will use and demand even more gas and oil. Has the irony escaped us? Wc have become like King Midas w’ho longed for everything he touched to be turned into gold. What he forgot, when his wish was ful­ filled. was that he could not be nourished and therefore was not able to survive. We need to be better informed with better priorities. We need leaders lo lead the way by thinking ahead. Jola Royer. Hastings CjQVAfrdule: AMthctb/ Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc PrWidanf Robert A. Houtman, Delton SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN \ Htwtcd lo the Interests of Bg^ Ccutit^ since 1856 John Jocobs have had several opportunities lo vote to reconsider and rescind it. Yet it continues to stand, disrupting lake and township residents and taking up valuable time that could be spent by the county board on more important and relevant issues and questions such as rhe Barry County budget, if a new jail should be constructed, how to fund construction and operation of a new jail, debt retirement, court .security, employee development and making decisions on maximum utilization of current county facilities. The county board majority of five appears to be feckless and unable or unwilling to admit that the resolution is flawed in its con­ struction and unnecessary. Despite all the telephone calls, public comments, emails and other communications to them, plus the obvi­ ous discontent generated in rhe greatercounty. no one from the prevailing side will pick up the ball and move to reconsider and rescind. I appeal to the Barry County Board of Commissioners to listen to their constituents, admit to lhe mistake and vote to reconsider and then rescind this resolution. Where are the county, state leaders? by Vonda VanTil The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: The Hastings To ll,c edil‘.,r:-H when the c Since July .r> a re.„.*,‘,nty B0.mlol C<>n"" c Michigan Ocp^ion, 5.2 to allow the s (o fllJ } n nut1( Natural Resource Ruction, th-, ”1 th... county for mute s' • n)pricty * lies to ^ncy a,H| ance with current abl '....uiiion, ^**lown. ship bo,ml rlPhbirc<JMurbe<l„„1(;'"> lake propeny ,lil)ating "uh the specter of ex use t|ley ns fn,m their lakes but also >y ,bt', ' officials and t,'lp *hh GoH^worthys Dowling General Stere Freeporty Pine Like Grotty Woodland Lxprest* Prairieville Fa*1 >I \ odICMffl fhc Stare at Southshore �Pfrqt? 6 — Thursday, Thornapple Kellogg millage rates will increase to pay debt . 7013 - The Hastens Banner Worship Together'^;* H Tl\' ...at the church of your choice ~ . i.(>K Weekly schedules of Hastings area c n 'available for your convenience... by Julie Makarcwlcz Thr* * Staff Wrihr er* v n1:’pP'v Kellogg School dr.trict taxpay•np u in v 51 hike 5n ,be,r sehot,H;lxes s1art‘ 2014 ’thv ''inter tax bills due in Febniary not11?' ’ncrea'‘e is mandated by lhe state and deeidernellli,,e 'o!ers w‘11 gel a c,1ance to HASTINGS ASSf-'IBLY OF GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH y>50 F. M 79 Highway. Nashville Ml 49073. Partor Don Ro'coc. i517i fc<2-922*. Morning Celebratuxi 9 am. A. 10'30 am 1 dlow .hip Time before the *enice. Nur*en, children's minhtry. yva<h rreap. adcJt *r.i’H group ministn. leadership trainin'. SOLID ROCK BIBLE ( III RUH OF DE! .TON 7025 Mi’o Rd. PO Bov 408. (enroeref Mtk« Rd & S. M-43). Delton. MI 49046, H Roger UfajpooL (5171 2IM-939O SMnd.i) Worship Sen ice J0.30 am. U' 11:30 am.. Nursery and Children's Ministry. Dwrdav t’tght Bible study and pray, i .:rrr 6 JO p m to 7.20 pun. CHURCH OF THE NAZAREN'E !7t6 North Broidway. Ro Timm Oyer, Pjmoi Sunday School 9 45 u re Mnmmg Worship Service lt’,45 a-iu.; Evening Service 6 p m.; Wrdnesfo Liming Sen k* 7pm I I I HRSr Bin 1ST CHURCH .199 1 WixxlUun, Havtitiijs Dun (uw. Sr Psufar, K).in Re e. Youth Fa<or: Jo*h Maurer. .Must PaMo'. v..idaj Senias'9: !5 «xni Sunday I I Schoo! fi»r all u; i**J0.’O am U.iM.tp Scr.cA. 6 pin Evening I | Sen ice Jr Youth Group 5-7 p m. i Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m Wedri Ai). Family Night 6-30 p.n . Arona. Bible Study. Praise .mJ Prayer Call Church Office 948>004 fur informathHi on MOPS. Children’* Choir. Sport.* Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31S5 N Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Pustor Susan D. Olsen. I'hime 945-2654 Worship Service*: Sunday, 94 S ami.; Survlay Scheel. VMJa.m............. , WOODGROVEBRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4687 Coatx Grove Rd Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheckbairxces.vible and elevator Sunday School 9.30 a in. Worship Time 10.30 a.m. Y'«xrth activiltc*. cull for ir.forma- NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E Boa.! St. Hastings. Pastor J C. Crank cordially invite* yoj to come wonlirp with u.* each Sundry »t 10.30 SLin. Interested in knowing more about our church ? Pica sc feel welcome to call one of these num­ bers Pastor Crank 269 979-8618; (315) 610.5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. \Y(MIDLAND UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH 203 N M. o’. Wivdbnd. Ml 48897 • (269) 367 4061. Pastor Gary Simmon* Sunday W'.w*htp 9 15 GOD Ih74 S. S>»« W. ""'“T M« Schoo! 10 a.m.; Worship H a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. School U xm; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6.30 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Cturch phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: uuw. hopeuntoq;. Church Fax No.: 269­ ■Sul* I” nun«y »n4 pn.-4.1~ot->' CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday PLEAS \NTVJEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 1-jcry Road. Dowling. Ml 4W5O Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Se.vicc: 9.30 a.m.; Sunday SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving). Sunday senices each week: 9 15 a.m. Morning Pravcr (Holy. Cirrr.munu”) the 2nd Sunday o! each month al (hi* sen ice). 10 u.ni. Holy Communion (each week. The Rev lor td S* \ndrew & Matthias is R< Rev. David T Husri'icL The church phone number i* 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948 9327. Our church website is hrtp.A'frax ta'3tldrewirunhi.is. We arc pan of the Diocese of the Great Lake* which i* in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Cbinmon Prayer at all our sen ices. 4W5S R»w 49058. Pastor Re'. Jenry Bukmki. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship II am. HASTINGS* FIRST UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH morning worship hours’ 8.45 xm. Carr /Mailable during worship (infants through age 4) Sunday School for PreK-l2di is available during 10 45 worship service.. Share the Light Soup Kitchen senes a free meal exqi Tuesday from 5 tn 6 p m. “E3SiZiII53ES3ESI2ZESai '] HASTINGS COUNT RY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M 37 Hv.y., Doahng. .Ml 49050. Rlv. Ryan Wjehnd. Sun dayv • If) .t ill Worship Service; Sunday Sdiixjl anv! Nursery avail­ able during .service (Summer Stlcdulc • Aduh Sunday School: 9 am.. Wor-I.ip 4. Children’s Program- 10 a.m ) Youth Group. Covcnru Prayer, Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group. Dirnrunify Breakfasts and more! C ;'l the vburvh otfur at (269) 721hO77 (M W/F 9 am.-12 p.m). e­ mail ottrce • mu net or visit v>’* a countrychafjelurnLavg for CHURCH Telephone 269 945-9121. Pastor Brun Teed and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. through Jge 3) care provided Sunday School 9:30 xm . classes fur toddlers thru adult. Worship Service: 10:30 xm. & Children Church. 4 years4th grade, dismissed durinc announcemens. Sunday Evening You'd) Group and Wednesday Midweek Programs will rctunun September. Thundays: Senior Adult (5(H) Bible Study at ID xm. and lunch at Wendy's, 11:30 mm. Third Thurvli} Brunch 4 9.30 xm. return* in September. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover Cixi's Grace with us' Holy Communion Every Sunday! Hours 8:00 <£ 10:45. Sunday Schoo! 9;3O. Sept. 8 - Noisy Offering for Love, Inc.: Mm & Women AA 7 p ni Sept. 9 - Women of Faith Bible Study 6:30 pm., Adventurer Bible Study 7 pm.; Recovery Bible Study 7.30 pm. Sept. 10 - Grand Rapid* "orc inform, unit Sept 11 . Wordw ate hers 10 xin.; A C'/mnumry of Christ followers uho Glorifi, GiJ. Strengthen one anodvr and Transfumt our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: Sunday School fur all ages 10 am., Morning Worship II a.m_. Evening Worship 6 pm. fhursday• Bible Study a. Prayer 7 pm. For informa­ tion about other ministries and oppor­ tunities PWUct P»;»tor Jim Hess or the church at 1269) 945-9217; or email pjvtiirjin; 1 cbihii'ilngs otg <>r see our Webvitt. wvvw dxhaslmgsofg God’s Children Youth Group 5:30-7 p.m.: Vision Tc.un 7 p m.. SepL 14 - Worship Committee Planning 9 xin.; Middle School River Clean-up: Brothers of Grace Outing 6 p m. Location: 239 E. North St. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, hnpj/w ww4iscnvcr-grocc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. MJ 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr JcffGamsori. Paoor. Sunday Stnicxa: 8.55 ant Traditional Worship Service; 11 xni Contemporary Worship Scmcv. Visit us online at www.fjnkhurchliastinps. wg For mfiwnuUon on our Bible studtes, Y'ouih Group, and oilier programs1 7/)i< injurnuition on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and tin se local businesses: Him Mr 'JwkJ OSLEY F/exfoh 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 feteMlE^et 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 'MlUffl' 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Shirley Jean Towns 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Sunday. Sept. 8 - Winter Wonhip COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH ^dgar J, McMellen Margaret E. Corrigan FREE METHODIST LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd . P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone 269-948-0900. A Spint-fillcd church. Meeting at the Maple Ixaf Grange, Hwy. M 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10.30 a m, 6 p m.; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus Cluh lor boy* A girls ages 4-12. Paslon David and Ro-e MacDonald. An oasi* of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Sonxone Special.” For nifonr.-Jio.i call 616-731-5191. from stale officials and also the recommenda­ tion from Marcy for the increase now. Marcy said the-board can re view lhe millage rate in a year and adjustments can be made at that lime. Traditional Worship: 10:45 am. Contcmpivraiy Worship and Nursery Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Chris Marcy, TK Finance Director Hione 1269)945-9574. Office bouts are Monday-Friday 9 xUi -Now Sunday Pastor's Conference 8:30-2 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH WOPbwell Rcvxl, Hirnngs. Pastor Bub V. i|u:n Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330 lYiytnr's H'xre 2^-9454356. bjw fri.'Ji" *bc;.'Iobal.net. Sunday S<i>x>! 9.45 a in , Worship Service 1045 a m . Sund.'.y Evening 6 pm Wednesday 7 p nt. norre Sector Chris Marcy said it’s bcc l'ad as il lirM ^PI*-’3*5 P°int,ng out lha,» of pIX)pcrly vnIue decreases in recent wH?’thc Creased 1.4 mills in many cases mean property owners will still pay at or U".lcvs ’han tax levels paid in 200K. n ‘ 4rc\ explained that, in 2008, a homewm. n Vllh a ^100.000 home at 7 mills levied rn-vv r "aVc Paid ^7°°- Ihal 'Sa,ne P^perty nay hase Stx,n roughly a $20,000 decline in axabie va|Uc m thtf f,ve years. So that samc home today, with a taxable value now re need t0 $S0,0()0 and a millage rate of 8.4 m,l.^Hpa>$672. 1 ne taxable values on property has fallen so much that the state wants to be sure disnets can pay 5^ diey already have,” “The taxable values on property has fallen so much that the state wants to be sure districts can pay back debt they already have.” 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058 Pauor Don Spichmxn Office 818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Belson. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pin. Sunday Morning: 9 30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Msnmr.'.' Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to *.7‘p;tr; Sunday evening service 6 pm. SonSTiinc Prvschool (ages J & 4) (September thru .Muy), ’Dies., Thun*. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; TuevtLy 9 am Men's Bible Study the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (rneal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pin - Jr High Youth (meal served) (October thru May) Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting, Thursday 9:50 am - Women's Bible Study. Website, www.lifegutecc.com. Sun­ day Worship 10 mm. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. incT*? CX‘M»nn 7 mills collected will be hom -nStd t0 8-4 mills- That means for a of s. mn'l1 Vr "’th property al a taxable value year ,0()0, lhe lax incrcase wil1 bc S14() P61" said Marcy. Thontapple Kellogg Schools has a Iola I debt due tn 2034 to the state school loan revolving program. The total debt i* reported­ ly $19.3 million as ol December 20)2. But. because of the decline in properly val­ ues. the current tax millages will not allow lhe district to pay off those debts by the sched­ uled date. Marcy said the district estimated conservatively with tax dollars, bur no one was prepared for lhe drastic declines seen in property values. Marcy said the millage rate can possibly change every year. If the property values increase or there is considerable growth in the area, the rates could be reduced. In order to borrow from the school loan revolving program, districts must levy between 7 and 13 mills. TK levied the lowest amount possible. Marcy said she doesn’t know how many districts in the area will be affected by this new mandate, but said there arc several dis­ tricts throughout lhe stale that will find them­ selves in similar situations. Some, she said, may opt not to increase nites until 2015. Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education members voted unanimously lo make the increase in 2014 in hopes ol not needing to make any single large increase. School board members heard the report 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI Edgar J. McMellen. age 83. of Hastings, went home to be with the Lord on September 2013. Ed was bom on -------------------- — May 28. 1930 in Oakfield Township in Kent County, the son of Edgar and Myra (Jones) McMellen. He attended Hastings Hid) School, graduating in 1948. Ed honorably served in the U.S. Army dur­ ing the Korean War. He was a member of thc American Legion, the Moose. VFW and the I PA. Ed worked for the Bliss, was a (ruck driver for the Farm Crest Bakery of Grand Rapids and retired aS a truck driver for Nickle’s Bakery of KaJamnzoo. ROse and Ed owned and operai11 . nicks Rug Cleaners in Grand Rapids. 1 ney also Jn;inagcd Mi||er-S |ce Cream in JRind Rapids and Hastings lor many y ears. i'aJ attended Welcome Corners United Mcthodjst Church of Hastings and The mrch of God of Hastings. He enjoy ed winLnng in Florida, S1X months out of the year, ’r^‘lmg and reading his Bible. -o was preceded in death by his parents. \Se\A n”d McMellen; brother. Leslie er-in 1* en: Keith McMellen; broth­ - aws, oO|) and fiob HayWOOd. ve ir ,VUrvivcd bv his wile ol almost 63 (Ki..*x J. )H'Zc’ta McMellen; son. James >f ‘e > ‘■Tc"c": d:“'i:h,cr'J,,lie •VkMcllc" Jm. .1<Jo; special gr.uuldauglitcrs. Sara grandcl.il ; d Berkei>p.i>: several ter-in 're" a"<l great gra"‘kh'ldr':"; sl' Eu-cnin Ri,a Walters; brother-in-law clow frie^ fhyssood: and many s^eral 7. V2IM* ? 'vi|l be held Saturday. September Girrhaeh r "> n ">- J-'*’ Itinera s . noon Ml follow the v.s.tnl.on a f-ePion^1^ h--n«rs by American •be Al"™!1" ^ntribnuoits may be made to Coin."^^^n,n Post ■-r Welcome Plea'e"i^'f"Kby (iirrbach Juneijl Home"etallion. Website .n svss's-probadilu or ™v"s-' to .......... . online guest task Uy‘"'^nen^'^niessagetorthelam- HOLT, MI - Shirley Jean Towns, age <88. of Holt and formerly of Eaton Rapids, died Saturday. August 31. 2013. Born in Benton Township on June 6, 1925, the daughter of Harold and Jennie (Hotaling) Woodworth. Shirley was a Grand Ledge High School graduate, class of 1943. She had retired as a clerk for the Barry County Extension office in Hastings. She lived and raised her family in Hastings until 1993, then moved to Eaton Rapids. In 2011. she moved to Great Lakes Christian Homes in Holt. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, (raveling and spending time with her family. Preceding her in death in 2007 was her hus­ band of 63 years, Robert Towns. Surviving are her two children, Lynn (Sharon Plavnick) Towns of I loh and Marsha (Ken) Nicholas of Eaton Rapids; six grand­ children. Laura (Jeffrey) Spradlin of El Dorado, KS. Jason Towns ol Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador. Joshua Towns of Woodway, TX, Arin Starr of Rochester Hills. Bethany (Ruben) Pena of Wyoming. Caryn (Ben) Haller of St. Johns; eight great grandchildren. Benny Bowden of Emporia, KS. Katie (Steeler Simpson) Bowden of Belton. TX, Suzannah Bowden of Mtx>dy. TX, Eineline and Lila Pearl Spradlin of El Dorado, TX, Brandon, Henry and Cynthia Towns all ol Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador, one great great grandchild, Easton Simpson of Bellon, I X. funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 4. 2013 from the Skinner Funeral Hume in Eaton Rapids with Chaplin George Stehle of Great latkes Christian Homes, offi­ ciating. Burial followed in lhe Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial -. ins may Ikmade to the Eaton Rapids Area Historical Society. For online condolences go to ww w.Skinncriiinerall iomc.com. CALEDONIA, MI - Margaret E. "Maggie" Corrigan, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Monday, September 2. 2013. She w as preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her parents, Claude Earl and Katherine Kcrmeen. She is survived by her children. Mary Jo and Marv Dorsten, Michael and Carla Corrigan; grandchildren. Ixin Dorsten, Tom Dorsten. Gregory Corrigan, Can (Ben) Bussey. Timothy (Nid) Corrigan; great­ grandchildren, Keagen, Kennedy. Timothy, Evie; brother. Harold (Jan) Kenneen; sistersin-law, Edna Corrigan, Kay Corrigan; and many nieces and nephews. Maggie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed golf­ ing. Funeral services will be held Saturday. September 7. 2013 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. Mark Bauer officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. lhe family requests memorial contribu­ tions Ik given to Pennock Hospice or Holy Family Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhoiiie.com. Kendra Sue Johncock ELKHORN, \V| - Kendra Sue Johncock, age 59. of Market Street, Elkhorn. \VI died unexpectedly Monday. /August 12, 2013 at her residence. She was bom July 17. 1954 in Hastings. Ml lhe daughter of the late Kennith E. and Joyce (Winkleman) Johncock. She is survived by nephew. Ryan Ellzroth; great ntecc. Ava Noteboom; special friends, Juhe Swanson. Ginny and Greg Stiles. Kendra was preceded in death by her Ekzroth KCVm J°hncock and nePhew, David SemTinnC,7m0riaI WiH bc held Friday, Sep 6. 2013 at 5 p.m. at Riverside Cemeterv J” Hasn«g^ MI- U y ou have any further ques­ tions, please call (269) 330-3644. q GET ALL THE NEWS °F BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the cTonAs BannerCa(/ 945-9554 for more lnf°^mation. �BUSINESS briefs /imberly G ^l'"" hi'' ll,e 'Ke prcs. ??'of opemions at H.lsIings Bank, ' *nkbeiiicr has than 20 years 1 banking and T* rations c^peri:nce "iih back-firou,’d in credit comnieroal lending Kimberly G. jnd quality control, Finkbeiner bhe has served the past 15 y Finkbeiner ars as director of operations, adinimsir.f Canie<|l a bavhdor of business West xrk” <eSrce in finance from "vstcm Michigan University. Katherine L. Gross. director of the W.K. ^’logical Station, has been rvcog? h lhe British Ecological Society as lhe author ol one of the 100 most influential •k papers in the field of ecological sci­ ence. Gross' 1984 study. "The effect of seed size and growth form on seedling establish­ ment of six mono­ carpic perennial plants.” was described by nomiKatherine L. Gross nator Thomas E Givnish. Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin as •‘seminal.*' It was published in lhe BES Journal of Ecology, Volume 72. The BES. founded in 1913. assembled the lop 100 list us part of its centennial celcbralion. One hundred ecologists worldwide were asked to nominate a paper that they felt cither influenced them or lhe science of ecology. Gross is a Michigan State University Distinguished professor of plant biolog}'. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein Captain M. North surveyed the pile of luggage and supplies he had just unloaded from his SUV. Fishing gear, including poles, reels, tackle, raingear, and more luggage covered the driveway. Captain North sighed. It had been a great trip. He had accomplished one of his dream vacations: fishing the waters of Ontario, Canada and playing bridge during the same vacation. What could be better than that? Captain North surveyed the luggage and his mind went back to the end of the summer and thc last of lhe cruises down thc Thomapplc River on the Barry County Bridge Barge. Despite the cold and wet August, Captain North felt that it had been another excellent year of pro­ viding bridge aboard his BCBB as well as enjoying the scenic spots along the Thomapple River. A vacation was something he had planned for several years and when he saw an ad for a fishing vacation as well as a bridge-playing opportunity, well, he was hooked, so to speak. Captain North had left Barry County on a Tuesday late in August and headed north to the first of three stops along his tour. First was the Petoskey Regional, a chance to play bridge three times a day for seven days in a row. What could be better than that? Adding on the fish­ ing. of course. Captain North stayed one night in Petoskey playing duplicate bridge and adding the first 2(X) miles lo his trip. After a successful and entertaining time at the Odawa Casino. Captain North left early on Wednesday, planning a long drive across the Upper Peninsula and arriving 450 miles later at lhe Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth. Minnesota area for an overnight. There would be no bridge that night as the driving had occupied most of the day. There would still be more driv­ ing the next day when he finished lhe lasl leg of his journey: 250 miles to Baudette. Minnesota passing through Canadian customs and journeying to Morson Marina for lhe last bit of driving before arriving al Ontario’s Lake of the Woods. Crossing thc border was easily done the next day and the boat from the fishing lodge was there promptly to pick him up and lake him on a twenty minute boat ride through islands, rocks, trees, and water. Lake of lhe Woods in western Ontario is a huge lake, bordering lhe United States. Ontario, and Manitoba Province. Home for giant musky, northern pike, small­ mouth bass, walley e, crappie, and perch, litis was a spot for the avid fisherman. An extra perk was lhe fact that July and August'also featured bridge-playing opportunities at least twice a day. after lunch and after dinner each night on an island out in lhe middle of Lake of lhe Woods. Captain North was in fish-and-bridge heaven. Mornings brought a wake-up call from thc loons on the lake outside of the lodge. Following breakfast, a half-day of fishing would pro­ duce thc fish for a shore lunch cooked to perfection by lhe lodge staff, served with potatoes and onions, baked beans, and a homemade cake each noontime. Bridge in the afternoons and bridge in the evenings rounded out the day. Captain North sighed again as he thought of the wonderful meals, lhe great fishing, and the fun limes al the bridge table. lite four-day package soon ended, and Captain North was once again on his way back lo the United States. Another long day of driving with 515 miles would find him at the Harris Island Resort Casino, the home of thc WUMB/X tournament that Rosie and Vera were always talking about. WUMBA. the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Bridge Association, offered a Regional bridge tournament every two years in the small town of Harris, not far from Escanaba. Here Captain North would slay for another four nights playing bridge morning, noon, and night. While there was no fishing there, whitefish was on the menu and provided excellent fare for the hungry bridge players who enjoyed the hospitality of the Upper Peninsula hosts. As always, all good things come lo an end, and now Captain North stood looking over all of the gear that he had taken with him. While he had not used all of it, he was glad that he had the gear just in case. With fond memories of his travels and lime spent fishing as well as playing bridge. Captain North knew that he had experienced one of those rare moments in a person’s life when all had gone along so perfectly, sq flawlessly, that there was nothing more to say. It was a good set of days. Bridge Notes: There really is a place where you can travel to play bridge and fish to your he id’s content. Visit A mason’s Obabikon Lodge at www.pbabikon.com for information about their July and August bridge schedules. Travel from Barry County to Obabikon Bay Lodge is just over 950 miles each way, traveling through Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and a short way into western Ontario. * Bridge Notes Two: Captain North managed to play bridge fifteen times with an average ol 25 hands a lime lor an astonishing 375 hands of bridge during his vacation. ,, r ■ ... ArrrPfliied Bridge Teacher for lhe American Contract Bridge League, M and br^ebd,.. You can visit ids bridge b,og a,: bllp:Hhcllerbridgeiiibarryc<>W‘lynuch,l!u,l‘bojtsl>0l'imn ~ ....... ------ ----- “s notice paid for with public donallom FREE to the public Weight Loss & Stop S^lng Hypnotherapy Dave Miller >s providing hyPn?,h°I?^I'“|ern^nts, eat healthy, & move more. Stop smoking o^ttgXSSclavi^ s/gmng m is appreciated. Only o Tues., Sept. 10 Hastings - After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Ml Ave. Banquet Cntr., 622 Allegan St. Wod„s.p.. ■ < Sign In 30 minutes early. > wvzw.DMSemlnars.com 2013 — Pago 7 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, m Red Cross transportation program requests $15,000 grant; gets $25,000 • -it Area ABenC> on O'8'"8, w|,i<d> Region all Are“ counties. h.|s covers Barry and C JIf()r P ■ sided a grant to lhc Red Cross of \v ■me grant wd ’i mportation service, .< Michigan prov.deir for a to older adults m Barty year grant, but,h'than proposed: tC°'n’ n’^ ara ,1 >» f«"«l t»e AnXn Retl Cross to pro lion to seniors in IW(“fo Karla "ales. CEO of the Area Aging, K^gion 3B. "lhc request for proposal com­ mittee felt compelled to provide some addi­ tional funding bejond what was requested in order to ensure our Red Cross partners can meet the needs in the more rural areas of Barry County. We know how important trans­ portation is for helping seniors stay active, healthy, and engaged in their community.” Senior Transportation Services is unique to the Red Cross of West Michigan, and includes programs in Kent. Barry, and Muskegon counties. In 2012. volunteer drivers in these areas transported more than 1.850 people and traveled nearly 600,000 miles, enough to go around lhe world 24 times. "We are so appreciative of our supporters and community partners like the Area Agency on Aging,” said Sam Tidwell, regional CEO for thc Red Cross of West Michigan: ‘Their generous contributions will help save lives as it allows our volunteer drivers to get senior citizens with Serious health conditions to their crucial appointments.” For more information on how to give, get trained or get involved with the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org or call 800-RED-CROSS. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday. Sept- 5 Movie Memories presents "The Com Is Green, starring Bette Davis, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 10 - Joddler time thinks about "going to school. 10:30 to 1] a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; Unplugged Game Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 ~ Friends of the Library fall meeting, 9:30 lo 11 a m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Elks raffle raises money for Humane Society A total of $514 was raised in the recent Elk’s Summertest refreshment tent raffle of an iPhone 5 donated by Radio Shack/Verizon of Hastings. Proceeds from the raffle were split between the Barry County Humane Society, which received $264, and The Elks Lodge 1965. Radio Shack owners Laurie and Jon Johnson are avid animal lovers and advocates of services provided and funded by the Humane Society. The portion retained by the lodge will be used for the children's Christmas program - allowing for a handful of families in the area to receive gifts, clothing, toys and the makings of a turkey dinner. Pictured are (kneeling, from left) Laurie Johnson, Christina Pontius, Sarge, Missy Short, (standing) JJ Olin, Jon Johnson and Lori Jackson. Jordan-Kendall Scott and Terri Jordan of Hastings and Kimberly Jordan of Lake Odessa w ould like to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter Denan Sue Jordan to Chad Kendall Chad is lhe son of Kirt and Lori Kendall of Hastings. Denan is a graduate of Hastings High School and Chad is a graduate of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College. Their wedding take place on September 21st, 2013. The couple will reside in Hastings. Marriage deceases Michael Sterling .Smith. Hastings and Rhonda Michelle Bond, Hastings Thomas Jordan Bergman, Shelbyville and Nicole Kathleen Kenr. Shelbyville * Manhcw Larry Herrick HI, \Vyanue.,\R and C hclsca Ann Vincent, Hastings Ryan Kyle Mr’seley. Walyand’and Erin Lynn Datcnia, Delton. Colin Vaughn Pennington. Lake Odessa and Bnttany Marie Simmons, l\)rr Scon Anthony Roben,. OeA Nicole Elaine Malinowski. Batlje c . Michael Paul Ro<n Woland and Kelly Mane Green, Sunfield. David Gao- Howell. Na,hvi||e a|)d Wend Ann James, Nashville. Michael James Ker,JCS Grdi)d R Jamie Ixigh VanDongcn. Middleville Christopher Mark Hailey, Nashville and Danielle Joanne Kai Iler, Na$hvi||c I nS HaSr Ha'lin8' ‘-3“ra Ixigh Sumrall, Hastings. Craiicis fJuurdredi,,. Dc|U)I1 aH(J Joanne Helen Steele, Shvlby^dle I’au'l^b-'rt I';-'"'; Bs-hevue and S.epbanie Kay uikics. Belles uv • Russell J Dailey. Middlevi||e and Rachel Alexandra C aisc, Alto. Mutdiew Mn-liaJ Eveoc. G (N and Slacey Ixnum ^•’UTett IN Hubert Ray 'hsbng; ilnd ljn„a Marlene Wcmigwan:'‘ Hastlngs J^ewbom babies Jameson Daniel, bum at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13. 2013 al II pm. to Felicia Ilull and Daniel Goodemoot of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. & Jr * 4i TYinity Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 15. 2013 at 9:05 a.m. to Evelyn Ricketts of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Kora Diane, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 19. 2013 at 6:52 p.m. to Erin and Jason Lindsey of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Blake Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20, 2013 at lS47 p.m. to Laura Ryan of Hickory Comers and Kevin Todd of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Reid Timothy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21. sU a,nL 10 Rrad and Amanda Currier of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Patrick Anthony, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 22, 2013 at 8:01 p.m. to Kyle and Rhonda Main of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. Jase Nicholas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26. 2013 at 5:10 p.m. lo Janelie Clements and Nick Nissc of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. ***** Avery AnnaLynn, born al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26,2013 at 7:03 a.m. to Max and Lisa Wilson of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. ***** Alivtca May Smith, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28. 2013 at 7:12 a.m. to Lisa Garrett and Joe Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. 328 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 ♦ 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings. 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K H Thursda-v’ Sept. 12, the Lake Odessa Area Histoncal Society will begin its 46th year j with a meeting at 7 p.m. I .p10 lon,a Count) Genealogical Society ; will meet Saturday. Sept. 14. at I p.m. at the r Freight House on Emerson Street. The speakF er will have as his topic DNA research and . family ties. , Friends here were notified of thc death of Wilma Ackerson of rural Muir on Sunday. She was well known through Eastern Star, the genealogy society and the Tri-River Museum Group. Her funeral was set for Saturday, Sept. The lineup included a local firetruck driven by Jim Stowell, carrying Jim an< Wickham, grand marshals of (he parade. y were chosen for their community eftorts o many years, including Jim’s rural mail carne service, his fire department service* 1 eir maintenance of 15 cemeteries in near ) townships and more. The parade also me u * ed nine Model A cars, one or more Mode cars, a float from Zion Lutheran Church wi i children and "hon.es,” a model pla) house built by JMS Builders which was to be raffled off later, thc Bosley Mcdbug from Hastings, farm machinery, a few horses, spifty cars, an MG convertible, the Lakewood marching band, a monster piece of spraying machinery, some children marching, bicycles, Ionia County Woman of the Year, advertising vehi­ cles and more. 'Hie route went north to M-43, east on Broadway to Main and north to the park entrance. Events took place all day in the park with ball games and more. Sunday, lhe Woodland United Methodist. Church which had hosted an ice cream social Friday evening, also hosted a hymn sing in the evening with visitors from Zion Lutheran, A beauty spot to sec in town is the First Congregational, Lakewood United flowerbed in front of the depot on Emerson Methodist Church, Kilpatrick United Street, maintained by the Lake Odessa Brethren, Central United Methodist Church Garden Club. Coats Grove, Hope Church of the Brethren After a lapse of a few weeks, the green and more. Betty Curtis presided at the piano, bean trucks are again rolling into Twin City and Janice Flanagan played organ to accom­ Foods. Night and day, the trucks come into pany the hymns. They also did a prelude of a town, and the truck and tractor with manure medley of patriotic and conventional hymns. spreader go out of town with the waste from Pastor Gary Simmons presided. In addition to { the snippings, spewing water along thc route audience choices of hymns, soloist David I to a farm where the snippings arc put back Songer of Grand Ledge sang two baritone ! into lhe soil to be recycled. solos with taped accompaniment. Bob Huyck The annual Woodland, Homecoming was and Rev. Mark Jarvic sang a duel as Bob another successful venture. The parade strummed the accompaniment. Sandra Saturday assembled in the school parking lot Gianettino of Dinsing played a piano solos. under (he watchful eye of the fire department. An impromptu choir sang an anthem. Certified r'ir<i.ii7'.r:zrrjaausaKS Financial Planning Randy Teegardin, CFP. Hastings City Bank . TSust and Investment Group 1 50 W. COURT ST. Ml 49058 . rvetrwr: copcrztiej ren cwc*. rsc-.t-c.S •‘-.cr r». j Not Sata Un 1x4 Va\.-e ; I Not FD<C hs.-vtl Buying Or Selling Your Home? Who’s representing YOUR best intrest? Call Me! Trade PoolTv Irw*. vJwb peopleforbikes.org Tables and chairs available. 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If you’re a grandparent your­ tribute as much as you want to a 529 plan, self. you may be thinking of ways to help because the lifetime contribution limits are your grandchildren on their journey through generous — although these limits vary by iife. One of the greatest gifts you can give state. Phis, a 529 plan is flexible: If your them may be financial support for their col­ grandchild decides against an eligible college lege education — and one way you can help or vocational school, you can generally trans­ provide this support could be found in the dis­ fer the unused funds to an eligible family tributions you receive from your retirement member. accounts. A 529 plan is not thc only college savings To understand ho"’ this technique might vehicle available lo help your grandchildren; work, you’ll need to familiar with the for other possibilities, you may want to con­ required minimum distribution (RMD) rules sult with your financial advisor. governing various retirement accounts. 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Your required minimum distribution is cal­ culated by dividing the prior Dec. 31 balance of your retirement account by a life expectan­ cy factor published by the Internal Revenue Service. As the word "minimum” suggests, you can take out more than this amount, but not less. ’ You can use the money you withdraw for any purpose you choose. It may be that you need all of it to help support your retirement lifestyle. But if you have enough money com­ ing in from other sources — such as Social Security and any investments held outside your retirement accounts — you may find that you don’t really need to use every dollar from your RMDs And if that’s thc situation, you might want to demote some of this mone) to a college fund for your grandchildren. Or you could simply give thc funds to your grandchildren’s parents and let them decide how best to employ it for college. But you do have other options. For example, you could establish a 529 plan and name your grand­ children as beneficiaries. With a 529 plan, any potential earnings accumulate lax free, provided they arc used for qualified higher education expenses. (Keep in mind, though, that 529 plan distri. butions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and stale income tax and by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters the burger. The event was done with con­ a 10% IRS penally.) Furthermore, your 529 It sounds like science fiction when you siderable pizzazz. In addition to media plan contributions may be deductible from first hear about it, but some people see it as hoopla like streamed video, a top chef your state taxes if you participate in your a way of addressing both animal welfare cooked up the burger in front of a live audi­ issues and environmental concerns. I’m ence. talking about growing meat cells for Rutzlcr and Schonwald reportedly human consumption from stem cells har­ thought the patty had the basic texture of vested from a cow. This so-called "cultured meat. It lacked fat because it was grown For All Your Tent Rental Needs beef’ recently was unveiled in London by a entirely from muscle cells. Fat lends flavor group led by Mark Post, a physiologist at to beef, so perhaps it’s no surprise thc tasters thought the flavor of the patty fell a lhe Netherlands’ Maastricht University. It’s been known for a while that an bit short. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 The medium used to grow the cells had anonymous donor contributed money animal products in it. According to NPR, toward an effort lo grow a hamburger patty or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 in a laboratory. That donor is now Post says he is at work on a non-anima! unmasked as Sergey Brin, co-founder of medium that could be used in the future. That would be one key to making the new Google. “Sometimes, a new technology comes approach to meat kinder on die environ­ along and it has the capability to transform ment than our current practice of raising how we view the world,” Brin said as quot­ cattle for slaughter. You and 1 won’t get a chance to taste-test ed by National Public Radio. Industrial meat production in feedlots a lab-made burger anytime soon. Post puts demands on the environment. Creating needs to bring down the price, currently at C7t3JT(3 meal in a lab could, at least in theory, about $31 per pound, and to decrease the decrease the environmental cost of creating lime it takes to grow the meat “We need lo show that we can make it protein for the world’s increasing popula­ 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49045 more efficient.” Post said as quoted by tion. Phono 269-623*2775 NPR. "But we think we can have a more “ Our current meat production is at a fax 269-523-6075 • maximum, and it’s not going lo be sustain­ affordable price and have this in supermar­ kt£2E3 500 web for current Inventory... able," Post said to reporters. "We need to kets in 10 to 20 years.” gggoautoparts.com Challenges are yet to be addressed. come up with an alternative.” After three months of work, Post and his Somehow, adding fat to the muscle protein colleagues had a patty to unveil to two would improve texture and flavor. And the Usters and invited guests — mostly jour­ economics of thc project may only move We will be paying top dollar forward if major food companies start to nalists. for unwanted vehicles! The hamburger started life as stem cells invest in it. Finally, to be successful in the in a cow’s shoulder, lire cells were sepa­ marketplace, lhe lab-grown burger would Now Buying: rated from others and grown in a medium have to overcome hesitancy on the part of Aluminum Wheels $W that had antibiotics to prevent lhe flourish­ some people who simply find the idea of Automotive Batteries $8’ ing of bacteria. As time unfolded, the cells manufactured meat to be "icky.” Vricti subject to cM*But I’m sure that some people will wel­ grew and divided. Using some "scaffold­ ing” provided to them, thc cells organized come the new approach to producing meat. themselves into muscle fibers. zXIl told, The industrial route of raising cattle on about 20.CXX) muscle libers went into the ranches before sending them off to feedlots doesn’t appeal to man) people concerned 3 hamburger patty. Il should be obvious the lab-grown burg­ with animal welfare issues or environmen­ er is real meat. It’s not a soy-based burger tal impact. And at least once I’d like to taste a burg­ or anything a vegetarian could cat. But because it has no blood cells in it, the burg­ er produced in a lab rather than in a feedlot er would naturally be quite light colored. The novelty of it has considerable appeal. IR£R77/7eJ & USED Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the As reported by Business Insider, to com­ ________________________ BRANDS avajlable pensate for the color, the burger’s makers rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist Sded saffron and beet juice to make the -at Princeton and Harvard universities This column is a service of (he College of hamburgernl0re n*1, . . Hanni Rutzkr and Josh Schonwald, both Agricultural. Human and Natural nroole with tood credentials, were chosen Resource Sciences at Washington State £ be the tasters at the public unveiling of University. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT "Nationally Certified, Hometown Committed'’ MARK POLL ----- STOCKS------ First lab-grown beef patty makes its debut 269-945-2401 Hastings, Can 'excess’ retirement dollars help your grandchildren? JONES USED *25 TIRES Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads �2013 - Page 9 The Hastings Banner - Thurj>day. VVARD3 state I coum Z?. CHTCQ, 7/f’HWtL' /J zr- <■ one ch //./ ' >4</>/7zZZ I WALNUT I1 M Uhr --fl Local news from 140 years ago Marshall L. Cook (1858-1955). longtime editor of the Banner, loved to share stories of Hastings and Barry County. In the Aug. 22 issue, we ran his memories of West Green Street in 1863 (the year his family moved here), when it had just 13 homes. Many of the columns he wrote in his later years were sim­ ilar recollections surrounding a certain loca­ tion, era or event. The following is a review of the year 1873, as reported in the Banner. This was reprinted Feb. 2 and 9. 1989. although it' does not indicate when Cook first pieced it together. Here s what was happening in the area 140 years ago. to haul the passengers to Grand Rapids.” The cily election did not please lhe (Republican) Banner. Thc Democrats won all the offices, but one supervisor and one alder­ man. But the Banner was consoled, to some extent, by the fact that the Republicans in the county had elected 12 of the 18 supervisors. From the supervisors’ proceedings pub­ lished in lhe Banner of April 16, 1873, we learn that lhe December tax levy for this city was $18,287.71. Of that sum, $5,432.05 was for state and county tax. The city tax was levied in July. The salary of Supt. Dickie was $1,200 (most families would have been delighted to eam $300 a year). The one assis­ The Banner of Jan. 15, 1873. mentioned a tant in the high school received $600. The great curiosity that could be seen in thc coun­ grade and ward teachers each received $300. ty treasurer’s office - a $10 gold piece! This Tuition was not large. There was no state aid. Mas before the Civil War paper currency The primary school allowance to this cily was issued by banks had pul gold and silver then only $3,600. money out of circulation. The same result fol­ “Miles Osborn," said the Banner of April lowed when the U.S. government issued 23, 1873, “is a little belter. He says he isn’t greenback currency, during and for so many going to please anyone by dying. We hope years after thc war. So a gold piece was a real Miles is right, for we cannot afford to lose curiosity. such a good citizen.” A meeting to organize a Barry' County “Tire young misses of our cily have organ­ Pioneer Society was called for Jan. 24. All ized a sewing circle for lhe purpose of mak­ who had resided in this country for 25 years ing garments for needy people in our city,” or more were invited. said thc Banner April 23. 1873. ; • Thc Banner of Jan. 29 said: “Just as we go In the council proceedings published in the to press, we learn of the death of Willard Banner of May 7.1873, we find the aidermen Hayes. He came to Hastings in the spring of voted to buy a secondhand, hand-pumper 1836, and was one of thc earliest settlers of engine to fight fires in this city. The Banner litis city and county.” criticized lhat action. Thc big fire of 1886 Barry County Pioneers met in Union Hall proved ii was useless in coping with a big Jan. 24. There was a large attendance and blaze. But for timely aid from Charlotte and much interest. The Barry County Pioneers Grand Rapids, our business structures would Society was organized, with H.A. Goodyear, all have burned to the ground. president, and Willard Hayes, secretary. As it was, that fire destroyed $100,000 The Banner said in its Jan. 29 issue lhat wonh of property, including lhe only factory Hastings produce dealers had no com or oats lhe city had, which was never rebuilt. to sell, although there was plenty of both The same council fixed the city marshals’ grains in the county. pay at thc magnificent sum of $500. That The issue of March 4. 1873. told of a gang probably explains why he didn’t do a good of sheep thieves, living on Bumble Bee Plains job of enforcing lhe laws. in this city, who were arrested for stealing, “Do dog ow’ners in Hastings realize lhat killing and eating 30 sheep from lhc nearby bologna will be cheap here if the law is farm of James Sw eczey. (Sw eezey’s farm was enforced requiring canines to be licensed and the second house on the south side of Green to wear collars?” said the Banner March 7, Street, west of Market Street. Bumble Bee 1873. Plains was the flat land where West Walnut One day of the first of this week. Fred Street is from Market Street west.) Barlow and two other young men caught a Four men and a woman were jailed for this sturgeon in the Thomapple River. It weighed crime. The woman held the light while lhe 51 pounds. men dressed the sheep. She was a sister of Among the things that are necessary for the one of the men and kept house for them. The proper development of Hastings is thc con­ men were later tried and sent to prison. Thc struction of an iron bridge over the millpond sentence of the woman was suspended and on Green Street said the Banner March 14, 1873. she was released. In its issue of March 28, lhe Banner said: The issue of March 11 said: ‘’Although Dr. William Upjohn broke his arm and carries it “What a shame to arrest a man for being in a sling, he visits his patients regularly. The drunk and let the dealer go free who sold him only thing that could prevent his doing that the liquor.” The same paper mentions the fact that a would be to break both legs.” The council proceedings, published in the fine banquet was tendered to Charles Wood, Banner of March 11. showed lhat the mem­ prominent and useful citizen, and an attorney bers of lhe body had their ears to thc ground. Tuesday night who is moving to Colorado. They wished to have the legislature make Very complimentary resolutions were passed. The Banner of June 11,1873, published lhe some amendments to lhe city charter. But before lhey were acted on by the lawmakers, report of thc Hastings National Bank. It was the council called a citizens’ meeting to con­ the only bank here. Its total footings were sider these changes, so the home folks would $285,037. Its total individual deposits were $39,477.27. be satisfied. The same Banner said: “Many fanners in “For the past three days.” said the Banner our country arc selling out and locating in the on March 11. “the sugar maples have pro­ duced sap in far greater quantities than usual, west.” According to lhe Banner of June 18: “Thc say the sugar workers.” . odorous pig pens in this city are furnishing “A real march wind - the big wind folks who live near them a first-class cholera Saturday evening,” according to the Banner of March 18. “blew a freight car off lhe side atmosphere (mind you this is inside the cily limits). By all means, let these nuisances be track near Barlow and Goodyear’s elevator, abolished. 0 tipping it over onto the main track. When the “There is some talk of paving State and # p.m. passenger train arrived from the east, it Jefferson streets.” It was just that, talk. crashed into the overturned car, smashing it to (To be continued) bits. The passenger engine was so badly dam­ aged lhat the work train engine here was used / L POND M^h id %73 Banner 'eport»d^wVhe millpond on Fal1 Creek lhat extended from Grand Street nearly to State Street. The “®[c” The 1895 atlas shnj« ' pr?Per devol°Pmon> °’ Hastings, an iron truss bridge over the millpond on Green Street was necessary. hows no millpond. (1873 Atlas ol Barry County Michigan, University of Michigan) McCallum United Brethren Church marking 150 years A special celebration is being planned for Sunday. Sept. 15. by the congregation of the McCallum Church of the United Brethren in Christ, which will be marking 150 years. The church has been active in the McCallum neighborhood on Otis Lake Road since 1863. In that time, the church has had 44 pastors with present pastor Rev. Ronald L. Watterly and his wife, Juanita, serving thc church since 2004. In its early days, the church met in the orig­ inal McCallum School on Otis Lake Road, south of lhe intersection with Little Pine Like Road. That building was mused across the road and continued well into thc 20th century before it was converted into a private resi­ dence. The current church building was donated to the congregation by a group from ,$op|h Walton, near Charlotte, in"!923 and required an arduous move to its present location. The building was disassembled, loaded on fiat cars of the CK&S Railroad and brought to Cloverdale. At Cloverdale, it was transferred to wagons and hauled to its new home where it was reassembled on an already prepared foundation. Those who helped move the church were paid 60 cents per hour for a man and his team. A man without a team was paid 30 cents per hour. The property where the church stands was donated by the McCallum family. The build­ ing was dedicated July 8. 1923. Rev. M. Morthland was the first assigned pastor. At that time, the church was on a cir­ cuit with seven other churches, including the Baltimore and the Yankee Spring United Baptist churches (now Yankee Springs Bible Church). Morthland rode a horse from church to church to conduct Sunday services. It is said that he especially liked churches that had a stall for his horse, to protect the animal from the elements. Thc church congregation is inviting every­ one to join in the special celebration lhat will y =BARRY COUNTY=ir'A-|l 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Sept. 10,2013 vXT Licensed / insured / L ocqj ' Co" S“? 517-290.5556.877-448-1548 ) nLSO EGRESS Vt‘»N!X)A$ / MQip nii,r;n.y’nv __1 Speakers: Mich. Senator Mike Nofs and Ken Thompson on Common Core J Middle Villa Inn 4611 Norin M-37. Middleville Gary L Munson • 269-623-8464, ? livj mow run in thedark Call toll-free: 1-300-259-41 SO binglo Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 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PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be llm.tcd solely lo the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made »n thc cend t-ons of a mortgage made by Rebecca J Petter an unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Chase Bank USA. N.A. Mortgagee, dated October 22 2007. ana recortted on November 21. 2007 in instrument 2007)121-0004471 and assigned by sad Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Back. National Assoc anon as ass gnee as docu­ mented by an assignment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on wlvch mortgage Ihoro is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand S.x and 59'100 Dollars ($41,000.59). Under the power of sale contained »n sa d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided r.ot-ce is hereby given that sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sao of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi c vendue, at mo place of bold ng the circuit court Within Barry County, at 1 00 PM- on September 12. 2013. Sa d prem.ses are situated m Township of Castleton. Barry County'. Michigan, and are described as Lot Ton of the plat o’ Prudens Subdvson accord ng to thc recorded p;nt (hereof, bemn a part cf the Southwest one quarter of Section Thirty One. Town Three North, Range Seven West. Castleton Township. Barry County, M-chigan The redempt on period shall ba 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abancont'd m acardanco with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from me date of such sale. If tne property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Rcv.sed Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3270 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tne mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption per.od Dated1 August 15. 2013 For more information, p.ease call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farm ngton H.lls. Michgan 43334-5422 FJe #429981F01 (O8-15)(O9-O5) rrMcnr Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rcaclnded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Peter S. Brous I and Sonya Breus.l who executes this mort­ gage for me sole purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in lhe real estate cov­ ered, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage • Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2002. and recorded on March 22. 2002 In instrument 1076999, and assigned by sate Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cla med to be due al tho date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($118,834.67). Under tne power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice i3 hereby given that said mortgage will ba foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place cf holding the c-rcuit court within Barry County, al 1.00 PM, on October 3. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commenong af tno East 1/4 post of Section 19, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West: thenoe North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 19, 292.35 feet to thc place cf begmning; thence cont-numg North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 line 377.29 foot; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318.87 feet to the South l.ne cl the Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thonco South 06 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South hne 665.66 feet to the Southeast corner of the Northoast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Sect.on: thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East along the East line of said Section, 575.14 feet: thence Nortn 08 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745 00 feet to lhc place of beginning Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, the centerline of which is described as follows: Beg:nning al a po.nt which lies in the centerline of West LakeRoad 1150 feet North and 33 feet East of the Southeast comer of Scct.cn 19. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 m nutes 49 seconds East, par­ allel with and 33 feet East of the East I ne of said Section 19, 297 feet to a point wtveh l.es 123 feet North cf tne Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section: thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel with and 123 feet North ol the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sa’d Section, 636.66 feel to the place of ending. Aho, together w»th a 6o foot wide easement for Ingress and Egress, the centerline of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies 123 feet North of the 33 feel East of the Southeast comer of the Nortneast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sad Scct;on19. Town 1 Norm. Rango 7 West, toence North (iO degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East parallel with and 33 feet East of the East l.ne of said Section 19. 240 feet to the place o< ending. The redemption pt-nod shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in acco*dance with MCI A 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure safe under Chapter 32 g! tne Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be held responsible to tne person who buys the property at me mortgage foreclosure tale Of to the mortgage holder for da mag ng lhe property during the redemption penod Dated September 6. 2013 For more information, please call. FC J (246) 693-1311 Trod & Trott, PC. Aforneyt. For Servicer 31440 Nort’twwJerri Hwy Sle 200 Farmington HiUfc Michigan 46334-5422 File #420264F01 (C9-05j(09-26) tn lhe event tos property * secton 7<xof the residence exempt from t. ^06. MCL ,7cc general property tax act. I -. 344.5123 This P’case contact our office nt P ‘ co;;ert a debt, firm ts a debt coltedor tor ‘his purAny in’ormat on obtained w>' ’contact Our po-Jc. If you are In the* MORTGAGE office at tne number ,,s‘®d b® ®the condibons of JohnsOn aka SA! E - Default has been mad a certain toortgage made OT HuBbandand Brent T. Johnson and JaneJOnSyrtems. Wo to Mortgage E^ror.cReg.5^ lnc. l|5 Inc. as nominee for dated April 17. successors and ass>gn.». M instrument # 2006 and recorded Apnl n Sai(J 1163541 B.vry County »«“'.d5HSBC Mortgage mortgage was ass:qnC^Apr.l 23. 2013 Serves. Inc . by nd|'SuXm ‘ 2013and recorded Apnl 25. 201 claimed to bo 005469 on which mortgage the, Qne Hundred due at mo date hereof the and seventyF.fty-Eight Thousand Eleveni DoH< a Six Cents (S158.OH.76) ^^"^alned in pe. annum U . <-tatute i n such case made said mortgage and tho Statu mOfV and provided, notice is her V (h qJ (he fnortgaged gage will be foreclosed by DUb!ic venduo. promises, or some part o( thorn "t puo Circuit Court ol Ba"V Cou"'* M„ 5iluato<l m September 26. 2013 Said prom so. C-ty ol Hastings. Barry County M.ch^ar . uno S3cnb«las: lot 1 ,0 tboBciv of Hastings according to the plat KsawsSSs ssssssag: od shall be 30 days from the date ol such-ate. ‘or upon tne exp-ration of the notice requ-red by MCL 600.3241a(c). wh enever is 600 3240(17) applies. II the property is sold at toredosuro sale under Chapter 32 o! tho I^sed Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging thejProper­ ty during the redemplion period. Dated: a'ZS'ZUiJ HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc., Assignee ol Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (240) 044-5123 Our File No. 13-06349 (00­ 29)(09-19) 7;yw,M AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE’IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by George Horvat and Mary Horvat a/k/a Marylynn Horvatt. Husband and Wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nommc-o for Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated tho 25lh day of May. 2007 and recorded «n the office of tho Register of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and State of Mich gan, on tho 5th day of June, 2007 in Document #1181324 of Bany County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on wh’ch mortgage there is claimed to bo due, at tho dato of this notice, tho sum of Three Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three & 99/100 ($306,383.99). and no suit or proceeding at law or In equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of September. 2013 at 1 00 PM o'clock Local Timo, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held), ol tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.000'.i> per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which rnay bo paid by the unders-gned, necessary to protect its interest in thc premises. Which said promises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manu­ factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Townshp of Assyria. County of Barry, Stalo of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The East 1/2 of the Nortneast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 and the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Easement Description: Subject lo a 20 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and pubi c utilities, lying 10 00 feet on e-thcr side of centerline, which is described as follows: Commencing at tho Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of tho Northeast 1/4 of tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North, Rango 7 West, thonco North 88 degrees 52 minutes 34 seconds East along tho centerline of Hyland Road, 427 00 feet to tho place of beginning of said Centorl.no dcscnption; thence North 01 degrees 07 m nutes 26 seconds West 332.32 feet, lhenco North 56 degrees 07 minutes 52 seconds West 81.48 feel, thence North 81 degrees 34 min­ utes 31 seconds West 54.55 feet; thenco North 37 degrees 56 minutes 22 seconds West 33/05 feet: thenco North 00 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds West 412.94 feot; thence North 11 degrees 49 min­ utes 54 seconds East 139.73 feet; thence North 13 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 76 90 feet; lhenco North 00 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds East 260.47 feot; thence North 12 degrees 51 min­ utes 13 seconds West 396.79 feet; thence North 05 degrees 06 m'nutes 46 seconds West 07.76 feet; thence North 08 degrees 36 m.nutes 34 seconds West 202 05 foot, thence North 16 degrees 56 min­ utes 44 seconds East 332.14 feet; thenco North 04 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds West 108.18 feet; thence North 29 degrees 33 seconds 02 minutes West 113 67 feot; thenco North 00 degrees 43 sec­ onds 54 minutes West 73 17 loot, thence North 13 degrees 30 seconds 28 minutes West 65 34 feet lo tho place of ending ol said centerline During tho six (6) months immediately following the sale, the prop­ erty rnay be redeemed, except that in tho event that L'w property is determined lo be abandoned pur­ suant to MCLA 600 3241a, the property may bo redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the rnortgagor(s) w.H be held responsible to the person who buys lhe property ot lhe foreclosure sale or lo the mortgage holder for damaging the properly during lhe redemption period. II lhe sale is set arida for any reason, thc Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of lhe deposit pa*d The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or lhe Mortgagee's attorney Dated. 08/22/2013 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney lor Green free Servicing LLC 888 W. B q Beaver, Suite 600 Troy, Mi 4608-1 248-362-2600 GTSD FNMA HorvalGeo (06-22)(03-1?) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Decedent's Trust Treat l ol Richard Lee Lawrence Uv.ng TO At^^nt Date of Birth: December 2. 1948 n. ^°TlCECRTtQ‘^EDITORS: The decedent. iXX. died September 24. 2012 having lhe jruM onti||o£j -nichQrd Lc0 onOc7nCC Uvin9 Tru£l Ap/v’emont’ in full force and cla^d',°^ <4 the decedent are notified that all bo fn,'* ®9ains* the decedent of against the Trust will ^SJ*'3-2013 rrvMn This f.rm FORECLOSURE NOTICE • ms r,rm t$ a dcbt coIIcdor attempting to collect a ebt. Any infonnatioH obtained will bo used for this Purpose. If you aro (n lh0 Military, please contact SAI p n 1 ,ho number listed below. MORTGAGE oALt - Defats has been made in thc conditions of ^pertain mortgage made by David A Heynig and bhannon D. Hoyn.n Husband and Wife to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 0 instrument # 1074870 Barry County Records. amoaJ Said rnortgage was assigned to- ABN AMKU Mortgage Group. Inc., by assignment dated February 4. 2002 and recorded February 13. 2002 m Instrument i )074B71 on which morlgago there •s c aimed to be duo at th© date horeol the sum ol One Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and Rvo cents ($100,482.05) including interest 2% per annum. Under lhe power ol sale contained m sa'-d mortgage and thc statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 26. 2013 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56. Middleville Downs Addition No.3 lo the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats on Page 26, Barry County Records, Commonly known as 307 Whippoorwill Ct, Middleville Ml 49333 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho dale ot such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600 3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho proper­ ty is sold at foreclosze iale undor Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud-cacro Act ol 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrow w,|| t>0 held respons.ble to the person who buys Y^-jcpperty at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the aertgage holder for dam­ aging tho property dunpgho redemption period. Dated 8/29/2013 CihMortpgo, Inc . successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester H.lls, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-85867 (08-29)(09-1S) rrworji AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in lhe terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Frederic J. Saintamour, Jr. and Leslie Saintamour, A Married Man, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 12th day of Apnl, 2005 and recorded in the office of tho Register of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and State of Michigan, on tho 19th day of April, 2005 in Instrument # 1145100 of Barry County Records, sa d Mortgage having been assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF HARBORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND on which mortgage there is claimed to be cue, at tho dato of this notice, tho sum of Eight hun­ dred fifty eight thousand five hundred thirty six dol­ lars and 80/100 ($858,536.80). and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity hav.ng been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ol tho power _,_sa ° canto ned in said mortgage, and pursuant to nnw ° •,he Sla,s of Michigan in such case mado rtavfi?i!?Ou *no,ice ,s hereby given that on lhe 3rd cn d<L?5'Cber' 2O13 at 1.00 PM o'clock Local Timo, auct-nn rt.9a?° w‘!| bo foreclosed by a sale at pub! c Count?’ ° h°i'Shest bidder, at tho Barry County whe?o thn rn HasIin9s- Ml <‘hat be'ng ,h0 bui!d he'd)°o Court for ,h0 County 0< Darry 'S orsomLh ,?efn:'5<* described in said mortgage, amount dJehcqreof 35 mayb0 nccosGafyt0 pay ,b® interest SI ’ S af°resa:d on said mortgage, with co-t'- rhh°roon a! 5.375 per annum and all legal noy foer ?'9es’ and expenses, including lhe attorwhich mav Se<1 law- °nd nlso nny SU’n °f SU^ to protecty;i^ Pa'd by th0 undersigned necessary premises nr 'nt°rest ln tho Pferniso5- VVblch G0!d Piece or n ° Ascribed as follows; All lhat certain tores and?’o! land- includ-ng any and all slructocateq manufactured or othorwise, Rutland cn °n' situated in the Townstop of ‘lescr^®^ of Barry. State of M.ctogan and NQUIN allows (□ wit: LOT 38 OF ALGOREconner^1NRUBER ecorded Sgtnf? 3 OF plat PLATSthereto 0N PAGE, as sale, ?he Months .mmed.ately following the ovonte^ ^ay bo redeemed, except that <n “bandononbdl property * determined to be «ny rnay b?fUfLuato to MCLA 600 3241a, tho proptollow.no . red*x«med during 30 days immediately pureuant to MCLA 600.3270, tno who buS WmI bo h0id responsible to the Perb0 ,h(1 motot? toopt.jty u! (he foreclosure sale or to •ng tho tor damaging the property dufany 'Gosen ? 10,1 Per.od »tho sale is set or ”od only L hG Purchaser at the sale shall be enti Purchaser ?ha r«urn ol the depos.'l paid The ‘he Morinn^4'1 to^u no furtnur recourse OQa’n^ “SciATON association. BORvirw*5- for the benefit of harRIZI° i r?^5'3 trust fund Mortgage fab- AS trurt^l Bank national NATiONV'^K. PC A«o.n.-.y J- US BANK ^'05)«O9 ?5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE-Delault has been made In the conditions of a Mortgage made by REBECCA J. THORNE AND NORMAN E. THORNE, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2007, and recorded May 24, 2007, Instrument Number 1160919, ol Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there 19 claimed to be duo as of tho dale of this notice $43,889.12. including interest at 10.95% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statutes of tho State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w»H be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubf.c auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, at tho place of hold ng the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan. Said premises oro situated in tho Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as; Lot 46 of Sundago Park, accordmg to the recorded plat thereof, be:ng a part ol tho NW fraction of Section 25, T3N, R8W, recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Pago 71, c/k/a 99 Sundago Park, Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of tho sale, unless the premises are determined to bo aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA600.324la. in which caso tho redemption period shall bo 30 days. Please bo advised that If tho mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant to MCL 600.3270 you will be hold responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: August 29, 2013 LeVasseur Dyer A Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee PO. Box 721400 Berkley. Ml 40072 (248) 506-1200 (08-29)(09-19) zrswar NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for thc following: Case Number SP-7-2013 Robert Bender, (applicant), Melvin Herschberger, (property owner). Location: 7131 Lawrence Road in Section 9 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a cemetery per Section 2317. Meeting Dato: September 23,2013. Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in wnting will be given too opportunity to bo hoard at tho above mentioned time and place. Any writton response may bo mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanusObarrycounty. org. Tho special use applications aro available for public inspection at tho Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of fl a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office af (269) 945-1290 lor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting to individuals with disabilities at tho meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County ol Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Barry by writing or calling tho following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 Wost Stale Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk Trzeocrj Notice Of Morlgago Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sate may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions ol a mortgage made by Philip w. Gabbard, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Household Finance Corp III, Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2004, and recorded on October 29, 2004 in instrument 1136380, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-Nino Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen and 40/100 Dollars ($159,415.40). Undor toe power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on September 12, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Tho South 205.00 feet of the Wost 240.00 feet of all that part of tho West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 lying Easterly of the highway centerline, except tho northerly 25 acres, said parcel being situated in section 34. Town 1 North, Rango 9 west. Barry Township, M.chigan. except that part of deed to consumers Power Company in Liber 308. on Pago 106 Tho redem^on period shall bo 6 months from (ho dato of suth salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale If too property to sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Jud cature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys the property at (he mortgage foreclosure salo or to ton morlgago holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period Dated August 15, 2013 For more information, please ca'I. FC H (248) 593-1300 •Dott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 2<X) Tann ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 F.le J428604F01 (08-15)(09-05) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502r 1400 MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Dan.ol Shaoton and Barbara Shapton. husband and wife, to Chase Bank USA. Na! onal Association. Mortqpqeo, dated September 20. 2007 and record­ ed December 6. 2007 in Instrument Number 20071206-0004935. Barry County Records, Michigan. Sa d mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment There is da rned to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Fivo Thousand Seven Hundred F.ftyEight and 95/100 Dollars ($35,758.95) including interest at 4 79% per annum. Undnr toe power of salo contained tn said mortoaae and the statute in such case made and p'ovHcd notice is hereby given that oad mortgage w-i bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged prem.ses, or some part of them, at public vendue at toe Barry Countv Circuit Courthouse in Has! ngs. M cniqan in Barry County. M chigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEM­ BER 19.2013. J u Sa.d premises are located m the Fownsh p cf Barry, Barry County, M>ch.gan, and are described aJTownship of Barry. County Barry. State of Mchigan.Parcol 1:Commonc:ng at the center of Section 28, Town North. Range 9 West; thence North 89 degrees 37 rn;nu1es Wost along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 28. a distance of 726 CO feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 65 00 feet to the tree place of beginning; thence South parallel with sa>d North and South 1/4 Imo 82.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes West 103 75 feet; thence Ncrth 82.50 feot: thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes East W3.75 feet to tho place of begmn.ng Parcel 2 A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range 9 West described as:Commencing at a point in the center of H.ghway 44 rods West of center of said Section 28; toenc© West 1 1/2 rods; toence South 10 rods; thence East 11 1/2 rods: toence North 10 rods to the place of beginning, excepting commencing at a point tnat is in the center of Highway 55 1/2 rods Wost of the center of sa d Section 28; thence East in center of Highway 5 rods 3 1/2 feot; thence South 10 rods; thence West 5 rods; thenco North 10 rods to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dato of such sale, unless dcterm.ned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato o! such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind too sale In that event, your damages, if any. aro limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at salo, plus interest. If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo. pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damage to tho property during the redemption period. If you aro a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22. 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-011812 (08-22)(09-12) ttia-jw AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott Slaght and Angela Slaght. husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated tho 24th day of September. 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October, 2004 in Liber Document No. 1134971 of Barry County Records, page . said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the dato of this notice, the sum ol Eighty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy & 30/100 ($88,970.30), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ol the power of sale conta'ned in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of October, 2013 at 1:00 PM o'clock Local Timo, said mortgage will bo fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to tho highest bid­ der. at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being thc building where too Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6 250 por annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the unders gned. necessary to protect its interest In toe premises. Which sa;d premies arc described as follows: All that certain p.oco or parcel of land including any and all structures, and homes, manul factored or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Freeport. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wif Lot 4 o» Block 12 of too Village of Freeport, according to tho recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Lfoer 1 or Plats on Pago 22. Duong tho six (6) months imnw dately following tho safe. the p.Oporty may be redeemed, except that in the event that the p,oD° ty is determined to be abandons « P MCLA 600.3241a. tho property may be rede"' 2 during 30 days „nm<S aU\Z£ “T Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 toe , be held responsblo to the Xn whn? property at the foreclosure sate or to ?? 'h° holder for damaging the proo/X h °ng3°° redemption period. If the sate is set a^'?9 tb® reason, the Purchaser at toe sale Thatt'^ “"y only to a return of tho depos t oa d Th d Od shall have no further rucouitThc P.Urch^’-' Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s atta™* 0^ lh° 09/05/2013 Green Tree SelenoT rDaltK1' FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Attgrnav‘fmr’ ortg'^ee Servicing LLC 888 W Bio Bn-ivn^e • Gr°°n Trco Ml 43084 248-3G2-2600 GTSD fnma o °°° TrOy' O5)(O9-20) bD Ff^MA Slaght (09- �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. rePorted •» two’vehlc|e crash on M-37 accident 37 and LaWrcnc<. "j- "’leocction <)f M. Tuesday. oad about 130 pin According to M- ‘ the Wayland posl ^5*'n Slate Police from bound on M-37 J, U1,cIes were southtempted to make a ief!\ <hc ,cnd ^‘hicle Road. The car was dri T °nt0 “s en by a 46-ycar-old Pinconning man. A 22-ycar-old Bellevue man driving the vehicle behind him, faded to stop and was unable to avoid colliding with the lead vehicle. Police said the Bellevue man was issued a citation for the accident. Officers said no one was transported for medical treatment Retailer sales projections remain strong ’ Michigan Rclu.krs A ^‘■‘‘Tllh Bureau of I .a burnt ones is hosting a . * to Ule nd ll)(. 'index"h><ureo«''wk^,nP<>Wl>ln)S(. ,, its highcsl level in 1° .*c,irs d,|nng ju[ while >he improvement in current^ Hastings City Police arc investigating N-port.s of stolen items from vehicles in the • ’ block of Howard Lane and in thc 600 and 700 blocks of East South Street. I dice were notified of thc thefts Aug. 29. Among the items stolen were a laptop computer, GPS device, backpacks and more. thc homeowner. He was placed under arrest for being a disorderly person and taken the Barry’ County Jail, 'fhe man was also determined to have a high blood alco­ hol level. Suspected components not part of meth lab Michigan State Police clandestine lab personnel were called to a foreclosed prop­ erty in thc (XXX) block of Solomon Road. Middleville. Aug. 26. When a property check of the foreclosed property was made, officials discovered what was An unidentified woman relumed fraud­ ulent items to the Hastings Walmart store. believed to be possible meth components Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were in a pole bam. Michigan State Police were called to the store about 11:30 a.m. Aug. called to investigate and tested the suspi­ 23. A store employee said an unidentified cious materials. They determined thc woman brought in four fake Playstation 3 materials did not appear to be metham­ games to return. ’Hie game covers had phetamine-related. Police were at thc been printed off and then placed in Blu-ray scene about 7:10 p.m. disc cases. The cases contained blank CDs with a cover over the CD that had been digitally altered. The games were also shrink wrapped to appear new. The woman was reimbursed S264 for the games after they were mistakenly thought to be legiti­ mate. Police have confiscated video sur­ veillance tapes of the day the activity took Barry County Sheriff’s deputies along place. with Michigan State Police investigated a traffic accident at about 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, near the intersection of Patterson and Bass roads in Yankee Springs I Township. Officers were told of an aban­ doned vehicle in a cornfield. When they arrived, officers found the vehicle, but no one around it. After identifying lhe owner A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy was by lhe license plate, police were on their forced to end a chase of a high-speed way to make contact with die owner when motorcy clist Friday. Aug. 30. around 6:21 they saw a truck driving without head­ p.m. The deputy first noticed die motorcy­ lights. Officers stopped the truck and clist southbound on Barry ville Road near found lhe 25-year-old Grand Rapids man Bivens Road in Maple Grove Township to be intoxicated. His passenger was lhe and attempted lo stop the driver. The owner of lhe abandoned car in the field. deputy said he does not believe thc driver She told police she was involved in the stopped at the intersection of Barry ville crash, but lhat the Grand Rapids man was and Lawrence roads, but could still sec the driving. After field sobriety tests were con­ motorcyclist in the distance. The deputy ducted. the Grand Rapids man was arrest­ continued the chase east on Maple Grove ed and taken to the Barry County Jail. Road, before turning off his emergency siren and slowing for a horse-drawn buggy in the road. The chase continued but the officer reportedly lost sight of the motor­ cyclist and did not know’ which way he had gone. Fake Playstation 3 games ‘returned’ Driver arrested after crashing in cornfield Buggy stops high-speed chase of motorcyclist Delton man confirms other drivers’ suspicions After Barry County Sheriff’s deputies got a call about a suspicious vehicle in the area of Banfield and Baseline roads in Johnstown Township, they were able to make an arrest for driving while intoxicat­ ed. A deputy stopped a vehicle on Banfield Road matchine the description shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. Thc driver had failed to dim his lights for oncoming traffic, and lhe deputy also noticed the vehicle weaving back and forth before making the stop. Officers conducted fie d sobriety tests and arrested the 54-year-old Delton man for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The man was booked into lhe Barry' County Jail. Police arrest person hiding in weeds Hastings Police found a man hidoiK m tile weeds near a home in lhe -KX) block < I West Apple Street Aug. 30- Residents said a court order banned the nian from ’ci g near the home When confronted, the man reportedly started yelling al officers and at Bachelorette party draws unwanted attention A lewd inflatable doll al a bachelorette party caused neighbors concern and they contacted police. Barry’ County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 5000 block of Hurt Drive near Delton at about 8:42 p.m. Aug. 23. The caller told police loud music was coming from a neighbor’s home and what he descried as a “lewd mannequin” on a boat. Officers discovered it was a bachelorette party and that thc male inflat­ able doll was facing the open water from the pontoon boat. The female partiers were m the backyard. They were told to remove lhe doll and turn down thc music. Mailbox damage reported to police Two area residents reported damage to their mailboxes within a few days of each other. A 71-year-old woman reported her mailbox was damaged during the night of Aug. 24. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to lhe residence m thc ‘XXX) block of M-179 in Yankee Springs Township, lhe mailbox and pole it was secured to had been knocked over and bro­ ken. The estimated damage is $60. A Hastings Township woman reported dam­ age to her mailbox Aug. 27. She said the mailbox was intact al 8 a.m. but had been smashed by 5 p.m. The mailbox post was knocked over and the mailbox was knocked off the post. 'lhe incident occurred on Meadow luine. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ails 11 State News Roundup itinip m their July Police investigate thefts from vehicles P ihe best in nearly three • •-rhe retail industry's oveml Womwncc increased significanlly in J«'>; and rtlaj|c|s, optimism grew even strong^'r* James p. Hallan. MRA president and CEO ,n a virtual science fair, open to all clemen •‘D. middle and high school students ,r°‘ighout Michigan. Students across the are asked lo explore a .science topic. a video and submit it to the Explore 'ab Science Program. Experiments, research studies, demonstra­ tes and models arc all acceptable project onpats. While there is no cost to participate. ^BiMration is required at UP-WallZO 13fnir.queslionpro.com 'fhe vir. science fair opened Sept. 4. and all subnn^ions are required by Oct. 4. Winners will jje announced Oct. 18 on the Explore kib science website. Students may either submit an individual experiment or a group experiment with no more than lour students. Medals and ccrtificates will be awarded to the top three winners for each category. By introducing students at an early age to laboratory science, the program aims to pique thc curiosity of Michigan youth into explor­ ing science as field for later in life when deciding on a college major or career. It’s anticipated that all science fields will be stressed by workforce shortages, and pro­ grams such as these are critical lo preventing those shortages. For more details or to register, visit www.michigan.gov/explorelttbscience. Banner CLASSIFIEDS release issued Aug. merx flexinc their spending muscles after holdinji back in June." he said. -n;e ques,ion The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Whether sales can stay at Ihis higher levc| or they will return to the ro lcr-coaster paUcm we’ve seen all year.” he adde . Eor Sale The July Michigan Retail Index fOund Jhat Estate Sale Help Wanted 53 percent of retailers increased salCs 0Vcr CENTRAL BOILER OUT­ ESTATE/MOVING SALES: DRUG COURT COORDL same month last year, while 3| perccnt DOOR WOOD FURNACE. by Bethel Timmer - T he Cot­ NATOR/OFFICE OF COM­ recorded declines, and 16 percent saw no Safe, dean, efficient, WOOD tage House Antiques. MUNITY CORRECTIONS change. The results create a seasonally adjust­ HEAT. O-2 Outdoor Wood (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ GRAN F ADMIN.’ISTRATOR. Boilers, (6160877-4081. 9898. ed performance index of 63. A up froni -j Office of Community and June. A year ago July, it was 56.1. Barry County Trial Court are Automotive seeking a qualified individu­ Garage Sale The Index gauges the performance of the state’s overall retail industry, based on month­ 1997 MERCEDES BENZ; HUGE POLE BARN SALE! al for a lull-time Adult Drug ly surveys conducted by MR?\ anj ljle Top condition w/sunroof, Lots of quality tools, lots of Court Coordinator and Of­ fice of Community Correc­ Federal Reserve. Index values above 5q gcn. newer tires, low gas mileage, Craftsman, lots of Milwau­ tions Grant Administrator. great shape 120,000ml. kee, and some DeWalt. Drill erally indicate positive activity; the higher the $6,800 obo. (616)765-3073 presses, sanders, cordless Applicants must have a number, lhe stronger the activity. (269)838-7788 anytime tools, Honda 5000 watt com­ Bachelor's Degree in social Looking forward, 62 percent of retailers mercial generator, Stihl sciences or human services expect sales during August to October to chainsaw. Also some things field, and pass a criminal Estate Sale increase over the same period last year, while for the ladies. 14212 south background check. This po­ 13 percent project a decrease and 25 percent • ESTATE SALE: 1410 4Hth St. M37 Highway, Battle Creek, sition is responsible for the expect no change. That puts the seasonally SE Kentwood, Ml 49508. Ml 49017 (on die comer of management ot Barry Coun­ ty Office of Community Cor­ adjusted outlook index at 82, up from 79.3 in Wednesday, September 11th Hickory Road & M37). rections (OCC) and Adult 9-5, T hursday, September Thursday (9/5), Friday (9/6) June and the highest since 88.2 in October 12th 9-5, Friday, September & Saturday (9/7) 9am-5pm. Court programs. Additional 2004. A year ago July it stood at 67.4. ‘ 13th 9-1. Numbers & Garage Rain or Shine! All inside!! responsibilities include, but W 8:30. 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Onbne b'dding will bo available v>a www.tix-salo into . -A for more information or for a 1st of the propert es being sold, our website nt www.tax-saJe.into or call t-800-259-7470 Sa’e i Ings are also avanabfo at your local County Treasurer's Oi^co �paga 12 Thursday. The Hastings Banner just one winner in week number one hy Brett Bremer Sports Editor Somebody in the count) is going to gel their first conference victory of the season Friday night. 'That somebody is cither Maple Valley or Delton Kellogg as the Lions and Panthers square off m Kalamazoo Valley Association action in Delton. Both teams were beaten handily by one of the top teams in the confer­ ence in the opening week of the season, with the Panthers falling at Constantine and lhe Lions losing to rival Olivet in Nashville. While thc two teams will Ik going at it on the field Friday, before the game lhe two com­ munities will come together to honor their Veterans during lhe Panthers’ annual Veterans Night contest A Manne Honor Guard will be raising the Bag prior to lhe contest, and veter­ ans from both communities ane invited to come together on the field for the playing of the National Anthem. Thomapple Kellogg was the only team to win ns opening week contest, topping visiting Hamilton in Middleville Thursday. Thc Trojans will face a toucher task this Friday when they travel to Caledonia to take on thc I -0 lighting Scots who knocked off lhe Dutch in Holland Thursday Hastings will see its second Big North Conference toe Friday when it travels to take on Petoskey. The Northmen opened their sea­ son last week with a 23-7 victory over Sauli Sainte Marie. Lakewood will host Belding for its home opener .at L’nity* Field Friday. The Redskins opened the year with a 47-14 victory over Greenville last week. Current Records Thomapple Kellogg Delton Kellogg Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley overall I league) 1-0(00) 1-0(00) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) KVA overall (league) 1-0 (1-0) 1-0(1 -0) 1-0 (1-0) 10(1-0) I-0(1-0) 0-1(01) Constantine Kalamazoo Christian Olivet Pennfield Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Auguua T)-l (O-Tj Hackett Catholic Central Maple Valley Parchment 0-1 (0-1) 0-1 (0-1) 0-1 (0-1) CAAC-White Saxon junior Patrick Murphy hauls down an Ogemaw Heights ball carrier during Friday night’s season opener at Alma College. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) V overall/league) I-0(0-0) 1-0 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-i (0-0) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Ogemaw Heights 38, Hastings 34 The mistakes the Saxons’ made weren’t uncommon for a season opening contest. This time though, the Saxons were facing a team that was able to take advantage of them. Hastings’ varsity football team fell 38-34 in its season opener against West Branch Ogemaw Heights ar Alma College Friday. Thu Falcons scored lhe game’s final two touchdowns, taking their first lead of the game at 38-34 on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Ben Hartley to Josh Awrey. That fol­ lowed a 29-yard touchdown run by Awrey which pulled his team to within 34-32 earlier in the quarter. “I’m proud of our guys. What happened to me. it was a typical first game. We have got a lot of talented guy s, they just don’t have a lot experience playing varsity football,” said Saxon head coach Fred Rademacher. He didn’t see any problems that can’t be fixed. One of lhe most frustrating things for the Saxons Friday was the way they put the fcx>tb.tl! on the ground. The Saxons fumbled the ball seven times. They recovered most of those themselves, but they were things that Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Raymond (right) hauls down Hamilton receiver Dylan Buresh short of a first down late In the first half Thursday in Middleville (Photo by Brett Bremer) hun Hastings’ ability to sustain some drives. Rademacher said that Ogemaw Heights didn’t fiave much luck trying to slow the' Saxon offense down. Stephen Shaffer rushed 32 times for 224 yards to pow er the Saxon attack. I Ic scored all five of his team’s touchdow ns, including the first one of the season on a one-yard run in the opening quarter for the only points of the period. The one-yard TD plunge capped 12play, 76-yard drive for lhe Saxons. Shaffer scored on a 12-yard run early in the second quarter, then added two one yard touchdown runs and a 63-yarder. “We gave (Shaffer) the ball 30-somcthing limes. He’s a heck of a back. Offensively, they never stopped us. We stopped ourselves, w hich is a thing that’s disappointing all of us. We know wc can play better,” Rademacher said. The Panthers weren’t easy to stop them­ selves. Hastings led by as many as 14 points in the ball game. Shaffer’s second TD run was followed by a two-point pass from Bo Morgan to Ben Schilz, which made it 14-0 in favor of the Saxons. Ogemaw Heights rallied to lie lhe game 20­ 20 at the half though, with Devin Griffus fir­ ing a 32-yard touchdown pass to Hartley. Awrey scoring on a 43-yard run. and then Hartley tossing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Awrey before the half-time break. Shafter put his team back in front with a 63-yard touchdown run in lhe third quarter, then ran in lhe tw o-point try himself as well to make it 28-20. The Panthers answered with a long TD of their own. on a 65-yard run by Hartley, but the two-point pass by Griffus was no good and lhe Saxons still led heading into the fourth quarter. Shaffer then put his team up 34-26 w ith his SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: wwwlhhssk 12.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER S 500W 500 PM 6 00 PM P45PV 70GH* Vi" 7 Svjt JV heai Gfh JV BjfS test, Grt» Vi'u'.y Lrztf Vofejtef 9/x/f Vofleytafi GROz Zu'rdVa'tliS VMj'nl IXon H5 Zf^TiWesthS !/.,.■ A H H A H A SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER <5 Z- Vr. 7 1-OOPW 3V. rM L30PM Lyt .7 Bvp V.-y fa©3! Ftm* fo'c I-- .7 1-r,. tetfy pf. V)";, th/3 7. X-L..?y yO/TY Sow ; A k Ft: In. Chi ? H TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 00 PM 5 GO PM 6 KJ PM b’o: I. -7 y.-,G fL/i R GA- »?>7 G- C~ KS -.<4h5 As.;,-. P2>'< Sc* a. :«• Vc:.'/ ...Mb Hartley led the Vunthcr passing attack, completing 5-of-ll passes for 134 yards. Awrey had four catches for 106 yards to go with ten rushes for 134 yards. James Lee and Schilz had four tackles each for the Saxons, while Sam Eastman and Milch Brooks had three each. Lee and Patrick Murphy each had a sack for the Saxons, and Brooks picked up one Panther fumble. Offensively for lhe Saxons. Schilz added six rushes for 74 yards and Logan Clements carried the ball 12 tunes for 47 yards. Quarterback Miguel Arjona rushed 15 limes for 40 yards, and was l-of-2 passing with a 34-yard completion to Schilz. Constantine 64, Delton Kellogg 20 Tile Falcons flew through the Panthers in their season opener 'Hiursday. Constantine opened up the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a 64-20 win over visiting Delton Kellogg. A tno of Falcon backs surpassed the 100-yard mark, and all three had just four carries. Justin Hull led the way for Constantine, rushing four limes for 123 yards and three touchdowns. Andreys Montoya rushed four times for H4 yards and two touchdownsQuarterback Matt I lasbrouck had four rushes for 103 yards and a score. I he Falcon team finished with 583 yards rushing. Taylor Reiff and Eric Petoskey added touchdown runs for the Falcons, rushing for 58 and 40 yards respectively, while teammate 1 ' • rg-hSGKJir. forot Hjs fatten H5 GR CatW Cereal TKhS FicrartHS toejta!! CRCithoic Central FxtoS Faesl Ms bxttem MS 1XHS VoW GO CatMa: ObtW about a week and a half now, and it felt great to gel back on it. Mainly it was the offensive line I want to thank for the game 1 had,” Collier said. He finished the night with 13 rushes for 162 yards and two touchdowns. “We knew he had that talent.” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. “Wc just had lo find the right ways to get it to him. We put some time into figuring out how to get some of these key­ players the football. I’ve got to be honest, he did some things tonight that were like ‘oh yea, that’s what we wanted to see out of him!’ There were some surprises there from a lot of the backs. Wc had some harder-running backs tonight than I thought." Sophomore running back Jordan Bronkema had a good nighl too, rushing six limes for 64 yards and a touchdown. 'Die defense gave thc Trojan offense a lot of help. IK’s first touchdown, a I-yard plunge by Dan Yates with 5:53 left in lhe opening quarter was set up by defensive linemen Kaleb Amon and Kyle Kraus. Amon sacked Hawkeye quarterback Brady Mudd, knocking Jeremiah Schrock added 71 yards on the ground. Delton Kellogg scored its first points of the season on a 64-yard touchdown pass from Brady Mills to Franklin James, but that didn’t stop the Falcons from building a 49-6 first half lead. Leighton Tobias scored Delton Kellogg’s two second half touchdow ns on a pair of short runs. Zack Wyman led Delton Kellogg on the ground with ten rushes for 78 yards. Tobias and TJ Wooden had 31 yards nishing each. Mills was 3-of-10 passing for 69 yards. Thornapple Kellogg 42, Hamilton 20 Connor Collier was on the Trojan varsity as a sophomore, but mainly played on the defen­ sive side of lhe ball. “I think 1 got seven carries the whole year or something like lhat," he said. The junior captain got the first carry in the season opener Thursday against visiting Hamilton. He busted free for a 46-yard gain on what was the first of many big plays for lhe Trojan team in its 42-20 victory over the Hawkeyes. “The line is lhe reason why the hole was open. It fell great. My ankle has been bum for Continued next page — r ’Js • H A A H K A A H A JU .■ r . ’ ijv- v • i. L Thanks la Thithiycck’jiJijKjnsar; Hustings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. ‘ MO Cook Rd. Hastings. Ml 4‘X)5h Phone; 269-945-9520 Toll l ice: «(X) 596-IOO5 ? ■ fe, U A (?.1 fxtV;".r ,wi Soccer - ♦''fir A A A WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 11 ?.LF7,< W R (■-■' .'o’-U r>-iHS 1: 4.'X»PM . \/,7 Boys Freeh, Fir.'. Bo/* JV fcb Vi-17 G'is .7 Bep J-.' Beys \Wi Cr.'i testy 4'30 FM 5 Ou PM 5:45 PM 6 00 PM C-OjtM C 39PM 7.0uP!J 7-00 PM L? 16 b >’>. C,K A Ccfn'JP.VLz PtlznyHS H FsLsV/HS ’• fa twiHS A MONDAY, SEPTEMBER Q 345W 4%W 400PM tOGPV. fifth and final 1D run Thornapple Kellogg receiver Clay Francisco can only get his finger tips on a pass down the left sideline during the first quarter of Thursday’s season opener against Hamilton in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER12! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 ; j .Ml 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 O-K Gold Ottawa Hills Thomapple Kellogg G.R. Catholic Central Hastings South Christian Wayland Corunna Portland Lake wood lainsing Catholic Stockbridge Williamston The Saxons’Stephen Shaffer plows ahead on a 12-yard touchdown run to open the scoring in lhe first quarter against Ogemaw Heights at Alma College Friday. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) ,• i Contact on t)» web _ , J V' Wv> hoc-n» com I } § 1 HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSJI-RS Contact N ‘X5-274? orhait yjjtt !etetxx»ta’j«9r'ia»i com t: 5|xxxsg> senate i f, } Lakewood s Dylan Kemp tries to pull away from a Parma Western . the first half ol Friday's non-conference contest held at Hamer rre^i^u Bnder dufin9 Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) *' Harper Creek H'9h School in �lhe Hast ngs Banner • - Thursday. - Fighting Scots pull away at TK with pair of quick goals h, Brett Bremer Caledonia ‘‘nhe ,«ond half •<> P“t ■■■“" ,,1’ -nXuMiddl/ilte Iu-Uy. away the Trojan |H>ys socccr •me FighW S 0 , ;i(|, 4-0 non-conteam l,nP™ ver Thomapple Kellogg. ^nutes^^s^ndsleftinthes^ halA few seconds after lhe restart. the Scuts’ Maple Valley quarterback Beau Johnson looks to fire a pass down field as running back Corey Turner (27) takes a route out into the left flat during Thursday’s season opener against visiting Olivet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) From previous page lhc ball loose in lhe process. Kraus scooped up thc football and stumbled down to the Iyard line. Kraus recovered another Hawkeye fumble to start the Trojans on their second trip to the end zone. Quarterback Garrett Harris scored on a 2-yard quarterback sneak w ith 8:01 left in the first half. TK kicker Nick Iveson drilled all six of his extra-point .attempts in the con­ test. “You never know what’s going lo happen the first game,” Roger said. “We thought we could put something together. The kids did a great job. The defense gave the offense those opportunities in the first half. Turnovers, recovering the fumbles, some pretty aggres­ sive play and they gave us some opportunities early on. Then 1 thought we came out and played four quarters. I think we played four quarters of football. It feels good.” Mudd did what he could to keep his team in the game, completing 12-of-20 pass attempts for 263 yards and two touchdowns. He was picked oft twice in thc second half, once by I'K’s Ruben French and once by Chris Kaboos. Mudd cutTK’s lead in half a few seconds alter Harris’ TD, connecting with Jared Ovcrbeek on a 55-yard pass play. Thc Trojans began to put the game away though on their last drive of the first half, with Harris rushing into the end zone for the sec­ ond lime, this lime from seven yards out. French’s interception ended Hamilton’s first drive of the second half, and TK scored two plays later on a 22-yard run around the right side by Bronkema. TK’s lead was 28-7, then it grew- to 35-7 on a 6-yard touchdown run by Collier w ith 2:19 left in lhe third quar­ ter. ’l he teams traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter, with Mudd leading two quick scoring drives. He hit Gerrit Eding for a 40-yard touchdown pass, then after a 1-yard TD run by Collier, .Mudd hooked up with Ovcrbeek from 56 yards away for another touchdown. “We’ve got some people that are going lo square up against us and we just have lo con­ tinue to work and continue to get better. We realize lhat. but there’s a commitment level with this team, a unification with this team that is hard to beat. I don’t mean beat as far as on lhe football field. 1 mean it’s hard to beat lhat level of to one another and I’m so proud of them,” Roger said. Lakewood still trailed 21-6 late in lhe third quarter, until Franklin-Potter took a pass from quarterback Ryan Conklin 94 yards for a touchdown on a third-and-13 play from deep in their own territory That was the third touchdown of thc game for Franklin-Potter, who had three receptions for 128 yards and rushed seven times for another 64 yards and two more touchdowns. Conklin was 13-of-22 passing for 273 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Boucher said his team was able to put lhe Panthers in bad situations, like lhe third-and13 at their own 6-yard-line, throughout much of lhe contest. And that throughout much of the contest, the Panthers were able to escape from those bad situations. Franklin-Potter opened the scoring with a 59-yard touchdown run 1:02 into the contest. Lakewood answered right back with a 19yard touchdown pass from Doug Suntkin lo Dylan Kemp with 7:01 left in the opening quarter. Lakewood’s two-point try was no good though, and the Panthers led for the remainder of the contest. Lake wood got its final points with 8:51 left in the fourth quarter,*wiih kemp firing a’ 15yard touchdown pass to Jacob Darling. Suntkin was 8-of-17 passing for 110 yard, one touchdown and one interception, while Kemp was 4-of-IO for 45 yards and thc one score. The Vikings moved the ball through the air, with Darling catching thrcee passes for 54 yards. Kemp two for 30. Makay Markwart three for 34 and Alex Salgat two for 29 yards, but struggled lo rush the football. Suntkcn was Lakewood’s leading ground gainer, fusing 16 times for 64 yards. 'Hie rest of lhe Viking runners combined for 18 yards one ten carries. Jayson O’Mara led the Viking defense with 6.5 tackles. Salgat and Reiser had 5.5 each, with Salgat also intercepting a Panther pass. Parma Wester fumbled thc ball three times, but recovered all three drops. Lakewood turned th ball over twice in the contest. Jachim. "They fell asleep. I have been a little bit tighter game. Wc had Wlr opportunities, just dtdit t put them in. Caledonia had four different players «orc its four goals. Senior midfielder I eter Spec, pm his team up 1-0 i"'""•* “",cs' *j'h a nice hard shot. Muller made tt 2.0 Caledonia, blasting in a rebound ot a vomer kick after a header by teammate Kale Alexander was turned aside by RJoadcs. Rhoades was solid in net for IN. keeping the score 1-0 earlier in the first hall by saving a Fighting Scot penalty kick. “1 would have liked to have scored on a couple of other chances,” said Caledonia head coach Christian Niles. “All in all. it’s a good hard game. TK always brings it. They re always pretty physical and they always work hard. It was a good test for us.” Jachim liked the way his team was tested by thc Scots too. “it’s one of those games that you learn from.” he said. "We’re fortunate that we’re playing schools that arc pretty lough. That only makes us a better team. It’s hard to actu­ ally see the results in something like that unless you play a team that’s either equivalent to you or they’re a smaller school or they’re not as talented where you really see how the development is occurring. From day one, they did well in East Lansing and they've been getting belter and better.” Jachim saw his guys getting belter at pres­ suring the ball during Tuesday’s contest, especially early in the second half. The Trojans also improved their transitions from offense to defense. Jachim said his team has been focusing on being more structured as it moves the ball up the field and improved con­ fidence and familiarity with exh other will only help that improve. “We’re working a process in which we’re dividing the field into thirds, which is typi­ cal,” Jachim said. “We’re building that transi­ tion as a team of ten. obviously your keeper is in there, but as that team of lcn you’re build­ ing lhat transition instead of just one body fly­ ing down the field - eliminating the dump and run type thing. There was improvement on that. Wc like seeing better teams, because that’s how we get better.” The Trojans arc scheduled to see a solid Trojan defenders Caleb Sabri (11) and Nate Wandrie (20) close in on Caledonia's Drew Muller during the first half of Tuesday evening’s 4-0 Fighting Scot victory in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia's Austin Coon (13) slides in to get the ball off the feet of Thomapple Kellogg’s Ben Raab in the first half of Tuesday’s non-conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Holland Christian team on the road this evening. Titles go to Gull Lake, white DK teams finish in middle of pack Olivet 37, Maple Valley 6 The Eagles didn’t let thc Lions get started. Olivet topped the Maple Valley varsity football team 37-6 in their Kalamazoo Valley Association opener Friday at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. Eagle quarterback Rob Funk tossed a trio of touchdown passes lhat all covered more than 60 yards in the second quarter, as Olivet built a 28-0 lead in the first half. He was 5-of8 throwing in the contest, for 204 yards and Parma Western 43, Lake wood 12 The Vikings tried to make the most of their the three touchdowns The three second quarter touchdown pass­ more than 12 hour delay. Lakewood’s varsity football team opened es went to three different receivers, with Nate the 2013 varsity football season against Barnes completing a62-yanl pass play, Shane Jackson Parma Western at Harper Creek High Loney scoring on a 64 yard completion, and School in Battle Creek Friday. After about a Talc McCam Liking a pass 61 yards for a quarter and a half, thunderstorms brought an score. Lone also had a 10-yard touchdown run in early end to lhe contest. The two teams wait­ the opening quarter. ed around for roughly two and a hall Russell Piley converted on his first four before deciding to head home and come back extra-point kicks, and also booted a 29-yard and finish things up Saturday. The Vikings trailed 21-6 when the buses field goal in the third quarter. Dylan Coolidge rolled out of Battle Creek around 1J pm. scored the Eagles’ final points on a 14-yard Friday, and Parma Western pushed its lead up run with 2:30 to play in the third quarter. Lion junior quarterback Beau Johnson fin­ io 43-12 by rhe end of the contest Saturday ished off a Lion drive with a 3-yard touch­ afternoon. . r down run with 22 seconds left in thc game to Thc Panthers pushed the Vikings anoun a wipe the zero off Maple Valley’s side of lhe bn. but Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher scoreboard. found some positives. He was very pease Johnson completed three passes in the con­ u’«th teh play of his defensive line. test. for 23 yards. He was intercepted once, 'They looked really tough. l he Lions also lost a fumble. Western) couldn’t run the hall up die mi <Corey Turner led lhe Maple Valley offense »l all lhat says a lol about our down live on the evening, rushing 16 limes for 60 yards. linemen/’ . f Dylan Kennedy added 13 rushes tor 33 yards. Leading the way on the defensive ron Kennedy also hauled in two passes for 16 "er- Charlie Reiser. Cody Davis, Tyler yards, and Austin Gonser had one catch Otsch and Andrew Wisecup. which was good lor a 7-yard gain. The middle was packed, and lhe Maple Valley was limited to just 167 total f,,adc some adjustments during the ovcn,,L yards of offense by the Eagle defense, which ’niennission to try and slow down was led by Austin Smith with eight tackles Fanthers on the outside. State qua 1 y * and Dustin Holder with seven. •‘•Pnnkr Ixvcrl Franklin-Poncr gave i Kennedy had six tackles, including a sack brings fits running thc ball Friday. °ut for Maple Valley, and Gonser added four ‘-id he fdt lik.. hli .earn did a better job" tackles. u>iit.tiniijg him Saturday* but they cut totally stop him Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team won its Delton Kellogg Invitational for lhe first time last Wednesday, going 5-o on the day with a victory over Hastings tn the championship match. Delton girls win their own tourney for first time ever Delton Kellogg knocked oft Hastings to win the DK Invitational for the first nin,*... >r Wednesday. mc CVvr lhe Panthers actually pulled out [V,o close victories over the Saxons on the dav tonnino them 25-19. 25-21 tn the finals t.fte'r a 25 17 25-13 win over the Saxons earlier in the d.i\ Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert said she saw some improvement OVcr her team s first competitions of the season ”Wc worked a lot harder as ./ Wednesday When we were on the finor wc definitely had a little belter ball control but we Still have -> long «ay to go." Gilbert '"The Panther* started lhe day with a 25-21. win o'er Hopin’ and a -516. -5--. . Battle Creek Central. In the semifi­ "? tie Dehott Kellogg girls defeated nab. ‘O', j ,5.|(). ’’ i/i'h Delton’ Kellogg and Hastings were start league play this week The ..•IkJiiIs s|.i|ej w vjsil Constantine '‘’it,, while Hastings is in action .... I Gull Lake took thc boys' and girls’ cham­ pionships at Wednesday’s Kalamazoo invitational at Linden Grove Middle School. The Blue Devil boys were well ahead of lhe pack, w ith its seven scorers all among the top nine individuals. 'Hie Gull Lake girls’ team had its seven runners all place in thc top 12 in winning the girls’ meet. While lhe top teams were well out in front, so were the top individuals. Gull Lake's Sam Butler took the boys’ meet with a time of 17 minutes 16.30 seconds. His teammate Andrew Stulls was second in 18:05.11. In thc girls’ meet, Penn field’s Audrianna Bomamann was first in 19:49.56, with Gull Lake’s Lily Fell second in 20:33.97. Fell’s Blue Devil girls’ team won with 23 points. Harper Creek was second with 57, followed by Delton Kellogg 8-1. Pennfield 107, Kalamazoo Central 109, Comstock NT’S and Parchment NTS. Sami Cleary led Delton Kellogg, placing tenth in 22:34.65. M arete Stevens was 13th in 23*20.48, Megan Grimes 19th in 25:25.31, Nicole Thompson 22nd in 25:54.64 and Courtney Sheffers 25th in 26:3*1.89. The Gull Lake boys won their title with just 17 points. Comstock was >ccond with 58. followed by Kalamazoo Central 64, Delton Kellogg 10S, Pennfield NTS and Parchment NTS Leading the way lor Delton Kellogg wa.s Andrew Jackson with a time of 20 12 08. The Panther team also had Dylan Kelley 21st m 21:23.15, Brock Mueller 22nd in 21:50.61 Jacob Morgan 26th in 22:43.50 and Eric Hoebcrling 30th in 23:10.77. The only guy in the top seven who wasn't from Gull Lake was Crunstock’s Zack Richards, who was fourth in 18; 13.10. �Page 14 - Thursday. Hastings Barmer LHS spikers ready to fin big shoes Louis. Rowland said she thought f men lost some gas physically and mentally • thc finals, but was happy with lhe overall by Brett Bremer llic Vikings have some of the intangibles lhat are tough to leam and thc work ethic to learn the skills that can be taught. Head coach Kellie Rowland couldn’t ask for much more from .1 team that is replacing a ton of talent from thc team that won thc 2012 Class B State Championship Rowland said ihis group of youngsters has the attitude lhat it is going to work hard and not be afraid of the big shoes it has lo fill. The goal is to be a better team at the end of the season than it is now. A handful of state champions arc back, some with changed roles and all with expand­ ed roles. The group includes senior libero Taylor VantLand, junior outside hitter Vanessa Rcynhout, sophomore middle block­ er Charlie Smith and sophomore outside hit­ ter Karly Morris. Freshmen will play a big role for the Vikings, with lhe addition of setter Gabie SheUenbarger and outside hitter Rebecca Kutch. Coach Rowland also expects good contributions from junior middle blocker Marie Hendrickson. Thc Vikings opened their season at lhe Alma Tournament, finishing second lo St. things.” , VantUiud bad 44 digs to go with 26 service points and five aces. She was one of four Vikings with five aces, matching Smith. . Kulch and SheUenbarger. SheUenbarger had 91 assists to go with 48 digs and 11 kills. Smith had 28 kills. 40 service points and 25 digs. Grade SheUenbarger had a team-high eight aces among her 29 service points. Rcynhout led the Viking attack with 47 kilts and five blocks, earning all-tournament learn honors along lhe way. Morris had 49 digs, as well as 19 kills. Kutch chipped in 30 digs and Kaitclyn Sennckcr had 20. Rowland is looking forward to her girls seeing even tougher competition in the future. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team shows off its hardware a e rn,.re0 Team ’They will certainly see that at the upcoming Thursday at the Lakewood Invitational hosted by Wil.owWoodI Got Barker, WMVOA Classic nt East Kentwood. members are (from left) Victoria Hager, Savannah Ackley, Emily Barker. . The Vikings are starting with thc same goals as many previous Lakewood teams, Bryonna Barton and Kennedy Hiliey. winning conference and district titles. Thc top competition in lhe Capital Area Activities Conference White Division will be Williamston and Corunna. League competition starts Sept. 11 when ‘be Vikings visit Stockbridge. fonnancc for the day. “1 uas pleased and surprised for the day,” Rowland said. “We have a great deal of w ahead of us, but it was a nice start The g,r|* arc eager to improve and they had a touch ©I victory lo bring them back to even work hazi­ er. Tlie “ Vikings fell 25-17. 26-24 to St. in the finals, after having beaten St. Louis 25 22, 26-24 in the opener. Lakew'ood defeated an athletic, expefi. enced Grand Ledge team with a big front Jinc in the semifinals, 25-19, 25-23. In the quar_ terfinals, lhe Vikings topped Alpena 25-14 25-12. The Vikings were 3-0 in their pool, with lhe w in over St. IajuIs to go with a 25-15, 25.15 win over Freeland and a 25-21, 25-16 win over Bay City Western. "Our experienced players played consistent and showed many good things, but our two sophomores and one junior need to take more control and bring power into the game for us to continue to win,” Rowland said. “VantLand, entering the varsity floor for the first time showed some very promising Vikings set school record for second time this season Saxon cross country teams finish second at Lakewood Invitational Ionia and Hastings dominated the fourteam field at Wednesday’s Lakewood Invitational. The Ionia varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams’both won championships, while the Saxons were second. Hastings did have the individual champion in the girls’ race, as senior Trista Straube finished first in 21 minutes 40.5 seconds. Thc first ten runners to finish in the girls nice were from either Ionia or Hastings. The Bulldogs edged the Saxons 28-34 for lhe title, with Jenna Koelsch finishing second in 21:55.4 and Brittany Wright third in 22:23.2. Hastings freshman Rayleigh Collins was fourth in 22:48.8, while her senior teammate Rachel Rimer was fifth in 22:49.9. The Saxon team also had a second fresh­ man in the top ten. Katherine Weinbrecht who was seventh in 23:24.6. TK boys’ team led by fast freshman at Kenowa Hills A freshman look over the lead for the Trojan pack, with its top runner out of the linc-up Wednesday at the Kenowa Hills Invitational. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team placed fourth on lhe day. with Luke Noah placing fourth individually thanks to a lime of 18 minutes 6.32 seconds. TK head coach Josh Reynolds said that was the fastest time by a freshman in his first meet since he began coaching the team ten years ago. Sparta took the day’s title with 74 points, edging Zeeland West which finished with 78. Grand Rapids Track was third with 84 points, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 99, Coopersville 107, Spring Lake 109 and Muskegon Oakridge 142. The Trojan team also had Joe Gaikema 13th in 18:43.34, Conor Leach 20th in 18:52.26, Erik Walter 27th in 19:05.37 and Ryan Gorton 40th overall in 20:00.89. The TK boys’ team was without senior stale qual­ ifier David Waller on thc day. Coopersville’s Kapo Suarez was the indi­ vidual champion, and the only guy to finish in under 17 minutes when he hit thc line in 16:53.02. Nathaniel Dick from Grand Rapids Track was second in 17:07.95 and Sparta’s Carter VerSluys was third in 17:35.54. TheTK girls were third at thc season-open­ ing invitational. Spring Like took the day’s title with 30 points. Sparta was second with 58, followed by TK 66, Grand Rapids Calholic Central 106. Zeeland West 130, Coopersville 155 and Muskegon Oakridge 216. TK’s Melissa Winchester was third indi­ vidually with a time of 20:26.37. Spana’s Carley Andrews won the individual title, coming in at 19:51.86 and Spring Lake’s Erin O’Keefe was second in 20.25.58. Behind Winchester for TK, Olivia Lamberg was seventh in 21:7.95, Janie Noah 18th in 21:45.71, Bryn Beyer 19th in 21:47.21 and Taylor Ward 23rd in 22:15.79. TK hosts its TK Invitational in Yankee Springs Sept. 10, then will head to Hastings for a big showdown with South Christian in the OK Gold Sept. 18. The Saxons’ fifth scorer was junior Alex Shumway, who was 17th in 26:37.9. Maple Valley was third in the team stand­ ings with 75 points, followed by Lakewood 104. Maple Valley’s leader was Emily Mattocks, who was 11th in 24:44.0. just ahead of Breanne Heinze who was 12th in 24:44.4. The Lion team also had McKayla Lamancc 15th in 25:30.7, Emma McGIocklin 16th in 26:36.3 and Erica Burkett 24th in 28:19.1. Freshman Davila Mater was the Vikings’ leader al their first meet of the season, finish­ ing 14th with a time of 25:14.9. Behind Mater for Lakewood, Betsy Reynolds was 23rd in 28.06.4, Brooke Stahl 25th in 28:40.6, Nicole Peters 27th 29:28.4 and Lindsey Tooker 29th in 30:27.6. The top nine boys lo finish were from either Ionia or Hastings, and Ionia had five of the top six. The only Saxon breaking up that pack was Ronnie Collins, who was third in 18: 21.4. Ionia’s Dillon Braun was the invitational champion, finishing in 18:20.5, finishing less than half a second ahead of teammate Marshal Rademacer (18:20.9). Ionia finished with just 18 points. Hastings was second with 46, followed by Maple Valley 69 and Lake wood 110. Andrew Hansen-McClellan was thc Vikings’top runner, finishing 17th in 20:17.5. Daniel Sauers was 27th in 21:17.5 and Tyler Schrock 31st in 22:23.3. Lakewood had a couple other youngsters in its top five, soph­ omore Grant Patrick who was 38th in 24:47.0 and freshman Jesse Waldron who was 39th in 24:47.3. Kyle Brumm was thc Lion leader, coming in tenth place at 19:14.0. Austin Rood was 12th in 19:29.2, Andrew Brighton 14th in 19: 41.9, Micah Bromley 16th in 20:03.5 and Sam Benedict 22nd in 20:38.8. The Vikings set a new school record for 18 holes again, this time firing a 331 at Thursday’s Lakewood Invitational nt WillowWood Golf Course. That score was good for second place for the Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team, as Okemos scored a 320 to cake the day’s tide behind the outstanding 7-undcr-par 64 by Ellie Nichols which set a new course record for women at WillowWood. “What a special day of golf to watch.” said Lake wood head coach Carl Kulch. “It’s safe to say Ellie enjoys playing WillowWood. She shot a 65 last year at this tournament and shot one stoke better this year. She and lhe rest of her pairing group posted some outstanding scores today.” “Okemos is a very strong class A team, so a runner-up finish to them today is very good.” Okemos had three girls in the top six, with Jessica Kim shooting an 81 and Sydney Williams an 82. I>akewood was led by Olivia and Emily Barker. Olivia was third individually with a 76 while Emily was fourth with a 77. “I was particularly excited to sec the Barker sisters both shoot in the 70’s today,” Kutch said. “They are off to a wonderful start to the season.” Kulch said his team also talked about try­ ing to get two other scores in the 80s at the tournament, and the Vikings pulled that off. Kennedy Hiliey and Victoria Hager both shot personal best 89s, which put them in a tie for 12th-place individually. Holt’s Pader Her was the day’s runner-up, shooting a 73. That helped her Ram team to a third-place total of 347. Hackett Catholic Central “Green” was fourth wiih a 360, fol­ lowed by DeWitt 397, Hackett “Black” 400, Grand Ledge 411, St. Johns 425, Tri-County 426, Portland 427, Charlotte 467, Ionia 582 and Williamston NTS. Lakewood is back in action this Friday at the Marshall Invitational. At right: Lakewood’s Olivia Barker watches a tee shot fly during Saturday’s Lakewood Invitational at WillowWood Golf Course. Barker was third individual­ ly on the day with a 76. 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Hastings also had Katie Brown finish in tie for fifth with an 87 in lhe field of golfers. She took a lhe tie-breaker to earn t tournaments’ filth and final medal. A Marius from Wayland was the day’s oth medalist, placing fourth with an 83. Ashley Potter chipped in a 95 a Samantha Slatkin added a 100 for l Saxons’ final two scores. Si. Joseph look the day’s team title with score of 346. Hastings was second with 358. followed by Grand Rapids Catho Central 380. Gull Lake 386, Holla Christian 391. Fast Grand Rapids 3 Wayland 416, Allegan 417,1 lainilton 429, Joseph B’ 431. Thomapple Kellogg 4 Zeeland East 500 and South Haven 531. Thomapple Kellogg was led by J Bales’ 100. TK also got a 106 from Am VanMeter, a 107 from Bryce Hayward an 121 from Carieigh Lenard. l hc Saxons and Trojans are scheduled meet again this afternoon, as Grand Ra Catholic Central hosts the first OK G Conference jamboree of the fall � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-09-06.pdf db21785ce6076fb91508ab682553f43c PDF Text Text Medieval combat takes place at park needs City See^ltarUll^Pnge4 See Story on Page 2 Precious seconds lead to Saxon heartbreak See Story on Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 raty • -ns VI 4C*C5?-1954 ANNER ........... «)***»><*•* 1H31UNGS VOLUME 159, No. 35 PRICE 75C Hastings Planning Commission mulls new Walgreens site plan Monthly legislative talks resume Monday The Barry County Chamber of Commerce wifi begin its monthly leg­ islative coffee in September. The first coffee is scheduled at 8 aun. Monday. Sept. 10. at the County Seat Lounge in Hastings. State Rep. Mike Callton is expected to be in attendance. The gatherings are free and open to the public. Discussions provide an informal opportunity for state and fed­ eral governmental officials to keep the public informed on issues affecting Barry County. Over-50 group gathering again in Freeport Area usidenu ptht the hall-u-nmry mark axe invited to join the Freeport Over 50 group when they resume meeting Wednesday. Sept 12. for a noon potluck and music al the commu­ nity building in Freeport. Thomapple Valley Strings will pro­ vide the music. The group includes Orville Harrington on Dobro, Ken Moore, lead sing and rhythm guitar. Bob Burghdoff of fiddle and Tom Freridgc on bass guitar. Attendees should bring a dish to pass and their own table service, including serving utensil, if necessary. Coffee will be furnished. The community building is at lhe west end of Main Street, behind the fire bam. For more information, call Gerry Allen. 616-765-8331. or Marge Barcroft. 269-945-2687. Arts council organizing three bus tours to ArtPrize For the third year in a row. the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County is organizing bus tours of ArtPrize competition departing from Hastings. The organization hopes to make access to this international art competition its easy and inexpensive as possible for residents of Barry CountyThree four-hour Saturday tops are scheduled. Sept. 22 and 29 and Oct. 6. departing from Hastings and will include some of the competition s most popular entries of 2012. The tour will offer viewing from die comfort of a bus. as well as stopping two to three times to allow participants io get a closer look at « year’s entries, including a few pieces by Barry County residents. Seating is limited to 28 participants and the «irts council expects lose ulJ three trips. Tickets arc $15 each mm most be purchased m *dViU“5 * www.thornappleartv of8°rclh,1^' arts council office. 269-IM5-20< _ Each tout Will be Barry Community Ennchrnem Center (former First Preshylcnan Church). Hastings at noon and returning by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Three years after the first site plan pro­ posed fora small plaza including a Walgreens and other businesses at the intersection of West State Street and North Broadway was approved, the Hastings Planning Commission seems unable to decide whether to approve a new' site plan for a stand-alone Walgreens store. Because only six of die nine voting mem­ bers of the commission were present and David Jasperse, owner of Bosley Pharmacy abstained, all five remaining commissioners had to approve the site plan in order for it to move forward. When commissioner Lois Bowers expressed concerns about some of the architectural features of the proposed Walgreens and how it would blend with the existing downtown businesses cast a dissent­ ing vote, die plan stalled. Because the site plan did not receive a majority vote does not mean it was denied, only that it was not approved; Walgreens has the option of resubmitting the site plan for approval at a later date. Commissioner Elizabeth Forbes asked Hastings Community Development Director John Hart if he still had the site plans approved by the planning commission three years ago. These architectural renderings show the building Walgreens hopes to construct at The contractors and developers from North Broadway in Hastings. Walgreens said the company basically has one design for its buildings, although some slight variations can be made. They also said they are unsure why the last plans did not come to fruition but said it likely had something to dq with economics and costs associated with meet­ ing the requirements and restrictions placed on the site by the planning commission. With regard to the current site plan present­ ed to the commission. Hart said Walgreens had already made a number of changes to the company’s basic prototype. “When we first received this I think it was almost an all-white building, exposed aggre­ gate, concrete block. It might’ve even been a blue overhang,” he said. “So, we’ve come a long ways, actually, to get it into the palette that we have. Il seems to me that it is accept­ able.” Forbes said she did not like the blank wall on the north and west side of the building and suggested decorative cornices to help the The proposed Walgreens would replace the used-auto dealership, Felpausch building blend with the historic downtown Express and other existing businesses located at the corner of West State Street and area and provide and better transition to the business district. North Broadway. "If vve mess up that comer, we might as the intersection of West State Street and well give up," said Forbes. “I think we have w orked too darned hard to come up with stan­ dards and a look and feel for something, and to mess it up on that comer would be shame­ ful. I love Walgreens, and there arc some things that I can see would work; but there \ a whole lot of bad.” Hastings City Manager and planning com­ mission secretary Jeff Mansfield said he felt the site plan presented, with the modifications suggested by the commissioners, would cre­ ate a acceptable transition between the two business areas. “The one thing we need to remind our­ selves is. we need to decide if we are okay with an orange, or a lemon, when we want an apple.” said planning commission member Alan Klein. “They are all great fruit, just arc we willing to change.” During public comment, Loraine Bush, who owns the property that houses the usedauto sales, spoke in favor of approving the site plan. See SITE PLAN, page 4 Rules of the parks and rec game debated by county board by Doug VanderLaan Editor Parks and recreation lost a bit of its playful intent during Tuesday’s committee of the w hole meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. A political tussle over the rules of eligibili­ ty for the county’s parks and recreation board had all but a penalty flag and a referee’s whis­ tle in die discussion mix before the board’s final call. “We can find a compromise that will work for all of us,” mediated Michelle Skedgell. chair of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee, who had submitted a proposal to commissioners that a new “stake­ holder” group be added to the county’s parks and recreation board. The group, as introduced by Skedgell. is the Maple Valley Green ways Committee, a group of community volunteers and leaders who have guided efforts to build and maintain recreational trails, one of which traverses Nashville and Vermontville with planned con­ nections to the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail through Middleville and Irving Tow nship and to the Riverwalk in Hastings. Tuesday’s stumbling block for commis­ sioners was the Maple Valley Greenways Committee’s request that it be represented on the parks and rec board by it chair, Blair J. Miller, a resident ol Vermontville Township in Eaton County. Commissioner Robert Houtman opened the volleying with questions about the parks and rec bylaws which provide the possibility that non-voting stakeholders might someday by parks and rec board appointment - secure a voting board position from which taxing decisions could be made. b “Ultimately, this gentleman could become “I also see where gaining more dollars may come in to helo Barry County Parksand Rec and trails because of the other people being there and getting grants. Some ol the monies from there might be helpful to our trail because it wi|| provide an economic welfare for us if that trail could be completed ... l,'hey,e®'y°oud0n’t trust them, why would they write grants then to benefit Bany County?" Commissioner Dan Parker —„— a voting stakdnJdc,cleil Eaton Count), ma,,,, -n a problem who reside in other counties spei dI ntBany c d )||ars or ultmt e y being ab|e • d B County tax dollars 7 ".a. possibility, pointing o'1 ‘ iM of cunent non-voting stakeholders me w„o |ivc side the vo 'h»l their expertise and influence are qualities (0 b). lhc county. Skedgell was 'uPpoaV(j in that perspective by Rick M • * <h*lr Of t|lc p.iranj board iuk • 'u,Ulg member of the Ihoniapp1s?°ciation, who spoke from the uu m Miller, specifi­ cally. • ••He s an ul- Ur anq a |»r;inl writer who. so far. has generated over $500J)(X) in grant money for the trail." said Moore. “He would be an extremely valuable addition. “This is just another group that is affiliated with the Thomapple Trail Association as part of a multi-jurisdictional park which is leading the way in government to show cooperation.” added Moore. “This is our effort to gel Eaton County Parks to realize the benefits of volun­ teerism and to get involved w i th the trail.” Commissioner Dan Parker added his con­ cern that the county not miss an opportunity to gain a fundraising partner. “I also see where gaining more dollars may come in to help Barry County Parks and Rec and trails because of the other people being there and getting grants," said Parker. "Some of the monies from there might be helpful to our trail because it will provide an economic welfare for us if that trail could be completed ... if they feel you don’t trust them, why would they write grants then to benefit Barry County?” ••That’s not the point, Dan.” interjected Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg. "I would like to see (the proposal J come back with some type of amendment to the by laws stating that a non-Bany County resident can­ not be a voting member ” Skedgell agreed and promised to provide the board’s feedback to the parks and rec board. In other business, the committee of the whole recommended the following items be considered lor official action at its board meeting Tuesday. Sept. 11: • An $18,(MM) bid horn 1 loyd Jarman Builders ol Hastings for housing quality stan­ dard home rehabilitation of a home at 233 E. Thom St.. Hastings, as part of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority HOME Grant program. • Amendments to the Barry County Parks Regulation Ordinance as presented by Parks^ and Rec Board member Warren Wheeler to reflect the current stale of Barry County parks. “They ’re basic things,” said Wheeler of the amendments that included changing the name to the Parks and Rec “Board.” from theformer “Commission." “We’ve beaten this thing to pieces over the past couple of years, and it’s pretty straight­ forward, so we’re looking for the board to pass it on to commissioners." said Wheeler. “These rules arc just too draconian.” said audience member Moore, who was the only parks and rec board member to vote against the ordinance changes. “A $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail (for violation of ordinance reg­ ulations) just scares the bejeebers out of me ... we've spent a lot of money budding these parks, why are we spending so much time, keeping people out of them?” A motion to recommend the amendments to next week’s full board was approved 7-1, with Commissioner Don Nevins casting the lone negative vote. • Approval of the 2013 Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program appli­ cation for the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office to the Michigan Department of Human Services. The three-year contract will provide the county $112,324 in reimbursement funds through fiscal year 2015. • Approval of the 2013 Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program appli­ cation for the Barry County Friend of the Court to the Michigan Department of Human Sen ices. The three-)ear contract will provide the county $1,998,958 in reimbursement See PARKS, page 5 �BaKtakeTand knights- honor tested at Charlton Park h.v »«Ud DeDcckcr “Be without fe.irTn ihefiice of >'<!ur ene mies. SaTeguardthc helnle.s bievcr lie’ if it leads to youTSXr » N Tti nw U kni8h’’" Mid Godrey ot Ibelin. The oath of a knight, chivalro^ “"d ’".S’'’ one of one of deco commitment »"<* sacnfi“ for the good of otPh ““mem^ in the Society of Creative An^-broni*" ««?'« to '■ : «'."r • such oaths for a day a week. O' a ItM1"’’- “ even though many today would label such philosophy archaic. 1 u?C nCA c'“ne ,o Charlton . °'5 Labor Day Weekend, bringing «>th it the sounds of sword on shield, the squeak of leather, and elink of the original chain mail. Havoc in Hastings, hosted by the lonm chap­ ter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, brought medieval Europe back to life. Knights, damsels and assorted SCA royaltypopulated the pavilions and tournament grounds near Thomapple Lake. . The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts, skilh, nnd Iradi[ions of Europe from 6(X) to 1600 A.D. Members of the SCA study and take pan in a variety of activities, including combat, archery, equestrian tournaments, cos­ tuming. cooking, metalworking, woodwork­ ing. music, dance, calligraphv. fiber arts and more. e • • Warriors in full combat gear swing wooden swords at full speed. The welded steel helmets can weigh 10 to 15 pounds, metal shields another 10 pounds, and other heavy pieces of armor tax a fight­ er's resolve in the heat of summer. ► Children suit up with provided equipment and are taught how to combat with foam Swords and shields, under the watch of trained adults. I John and.Kart^en MacKenzieserve as Havoc’s royalty andare a baron and baroness in the SCA, Visiting royalty, included Master Rocco Sansotta (left). ■ / Cji V ► “Maria" is a merchant of silver and pewter in the Havoc marketplace. When not portraying her SCA character, Cindy Heinsen is a flower shop owner in Nashville. Photos by David De Decker Many archers, with various styles of bows, test their skills at the shooting range. At left: “Edward Aelredson" is a visiting nobleman enacted by Ed Roehre. The noble wore out his previous armor and is crafting a new set of knee armor with his apprentice “Daniel." - / A newcomer to the art of fencing, this Havoc participant learns the prime lesson of fencing: put the pointy end into the other person. Under the watchtni a log. Participant 4. >it teenagers learn how to get the correct rotating ~ '----- ** ^te'to throw spears at baios of straw. " a '^wn hatchet |n order ; ~ �Iho Hastings Banner - Thursday. September H. 2012 — Pago 3 Jitn Jensen Memorial Tourney brings 17 teams to Tyden Park The Ford Boyz team of (from left) Garrett Coltson, Travin France, Ty Sinclair and, Jordin France lake the championship in the 12- to 14-year-old division at the Jim; Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Brett BremerX Above right. Relatives of Jim Jensen traveled to Hastings to take in some of the action during the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Tyden Park dunng Summerfest. The group included (from left) Jim's brother­ in-law, J;m Karslake; father, Carroll Jensen; sister. Christine Karslake, and his nephew, Jimmy Karslake. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Right: The Next Level team of (from left) Ryan Mead, Kenny Quick, Jim Himeiss and Dustin Mead (not pictured) take the championship in the 26-and-up division at the Jim Jensen Memorial 3on-3 Basketball Tournament during Summerfest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Red Cheebs team of (from left) Alex Cherry, Maxwell Clark, Peter Beck and; Aaron Bronson take the championship in the 15- to 17-year-old division at the Jim; Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer): State News Roundup Reforms expected to secure school retirement system ..._ i Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Tuesday reforming the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System, rcbolving the giant retirement cost burdens facing Michigan schools. Public Act 300 will shrink the long-term unfunded liabilities fac­ ing the system by more than $15 billion. “Resolving this tremendous debt and finan­ cial burden helps our schools, our children, the taxpayers of Michigan and ultimately our school employees by ensuring their retire­ ment benefits are funded.*’ Snyder said. “I appreciate all the hard work by the Legislature to get this done.’’ MPSERS provides the retirement services and benefits for 551 school districts, 70 pub­ lic school academies, seven universities. 28 community colleges. 57 intermediate school districts and 11 libraries. The system serves more than 4-10.000 members. The rate schools pay in employee retire­ ment costs has doubled since 2002, and was slated to grow to a staggering 35 percent of payroll costs by 2016 had no action been taken, according to a press release from Snyder’s office. 1 he new law makes several substantial changes, including increasing employee contributions as well as prefunding retiree health care beginning in fiscal year 2012-13. The state will now be setting aside money to meet the debt when it comes due in the future. New school employees will now receive $2,000 deposited into a health reimbursement account once eligibility criteria are met, as well as receive up to 2 percent in matching contributions into a 401(k) account that can be used toward the purchase of retiree health care or for any other purpose. This replaces fully subsidized retiree health care premiums. Visit www.legislaturc.mi.gov for more information on the bill. Allegan County opens legal assistance center Resident of Allegan County who are unable io afford an attorney.tow havea new ph.ee to go for "." "he UK17T:,er>t - Allegan County ground level ol b>. Courthouse, the '<•« . , a||d ,ludcItl Vol­ coordinator and u>n , unteenwhoctn > io„ abouI how to system and |>un nh>> civi| represent ihcnisch*- matters. Aller m County I>egal Specifically, die t ( ,i|ld jOI)a,jon. Assistance Center •> I-• ()f )|)(. cenler funded untwine ih ;ustice involving is to minimize the nnp*‘< 1>eople wi(J| children, victims o<-. ; lc paperwork, dtsubilitic-v caii^J w untimely filings, or confusion about service and notice requirements. By providing legal assistance to self-represented litigants to facilitate access to the court system, the Center will afford the residents of Allegan County, specifically targeting low-income families; access to justice in civil proceedingsincluding divorce, child.custody, parenting time, personal protection orders, landlord­ tenant disputes, guardianships, and many other non-criminal matters. Open three days a week. The Allegan County Legal Assistance Center is part of a pilot project overseen by the Solutions on Self-Help Task Force. The Task Force was established in 2010 by (then) Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly to improve and coordinate resources for self­ represented persons. 'fhe center makes use of the free legal information website Michigan Legal Help, and the center can be accessed online at www.allcgan.michiganlegalhelp.org. In addi­ tion to the website, Center volunteers will be available to help visitors find what they need on the website, answer questions about court practices and processes, and answer simple questions about forms that are available on the website. Volunteers cannot give legal advice. Assistance is provided on a walk-in basis only. No appointments are taken. Statewide events highlight Michigan aviation September has been proclaimed Michigan Aviation Month by Gov. Rick Snyder, and more than 20 events across the state will high­ light aviation’s value. The Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics supports aviation by developing and preserving a safe, high-quality statewide air transportation system. The governor’s proclamation notes that aviation-related activities contribute more than $10 billion annually to Michigan’s econ­ omy. The state is home to 235 public use air­ ports, 6,800 registered aircraft, 16,000 licensed pilots, 225 licensed aircraft dealers, 70 licensed flight schools and five aircraft manufacturers. Aviation events in September include: •The Michigan Air Tour, where a group of pilots will fly to airports in Detroit. Marshall Adrian. Battle Creek, Cadillac and Alpena from Sept. 21 to 23 to highlight each airport's services and economic importance. The pub­ lic is invited to learn about general aviation. • The Western Michigan University College of Aviation fly-in pancake breakfast Sept. 15 at W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek. This fundraiser supports various stu­ dent aviation organizations, and includes tours of the WMU College of Aviation. • Dreams and Wings Fly Day Sept. 29 at Dupont I-apecr Airport in Lapeer, where pilots will give rides to children with disabil­ ities. For a complete list. visit www.micbigan.gov/aero/0,4533,7-14528513 l-.00.html Survey shews fiscal stress easing for... Michigan’s local governments Only one-third of the local governments in Michigan say they are somewhat or signifi­ cantly less able to meet their fiscal needs this year — a big drop from last year when nearly half reported having such difficulties, accord­ ing to a University of Michigan survey. Other findings in the poll by the U-M’s Ford School of Public Policy point to a trend of easing in fiscal stress for local govern­ ments overall in the state, though many arc still suffering ongoing declines. The improved expectations for fiscal health arc likely driven by growing optimism about where the economy is headed, according to the study by the Ford School’s Center for Local. State and Urban Policy. The poll, part of the Michigan Public Policy Survey scries, reports that: • 33 percent ol the jurisdictions report being somewhat or significantly less able to meet their fiscal needs this year compared to last year. A year ago, 48 percent reported such difficulty, and 61 percent did in 2010. • 24 percent of the jurisdictions say they are somewhat or significantly better able to meet their fiscal needs this year, compared to 16 percent that said the same in 2011 and 9 per­ cent in 2010. • For the first time in the past four years, more local officials (27 percent) predict good times rather than bad times (22 percent) in the coming year. • Home foreclosures are trending in a posi­ tive direction, with 41 percent of (hc jurisjjc. lions reporting numbers, down from 56 percent in 201 j. Despite the growing optimjsni Iocal gov. emments still face several serious challenges, the survey says. Nearly two-thirds (64 per­ cent) reported declines m revenue from prop­ erty taxes. Almost half of the jurisdictions (46 percent) were affected by declining state aid. And increasing demands fOr scrviccs along with rising health care coms continue to cause fiscal stress. The study *« c«ndlWcd A u ,, |o Junc 18. For n'or® '"formation. visit www.uniich.edu/news. His Team of (from left) Brice Hasselback, John Morrison, Nick Jones and Ryan; Schroder take the championship in the 18- to 25-year-old division at the Jim JensenJ Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thursday, September 13,6:00 to 7:30 pan Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group is partnering with Larry Phillips/ CPA, MST and Kyle McKeown, CPA of McKeown, Kraai and Phillips, PLC to provide information on recent changes in Michigan and Federal*tax codes. Information covered will include: < Michigan tax changes overview > Federal tax update « Timeline for "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" • Entity Selection • Succession Planning Call 945-9554 to place your ad in the Hastings Banner This seminar will take place in the community room of the Hastings Branch, 150 West Court St. Attendance Ls free to the community. Please reserve a seat by calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. I lasting* (its Bank uuii bank.foui ' �Paae 4 - Thursday September 6 2012 - The Hashnn* Banner Hastings Mayor Pro-tern and council need a history lesson What looks like a dried up swamp at the Otis Farm Sanctuary in Rutland Township Sunday evening is actually at kettle hole that has had fluctuating waler level for years, said Tom Funke, the sanctuary’s resident manager. The trees are red maple, which are water tolerant, to a point, said Funke. They died two years ago. probably because standing water remained for a longer time than they could tolerate, he said. The trees are now habitat for wood­ peckers and other cavity-dwelling crit­ ters. Do you know? P****<r«**s » * »> BM xa ir'u irwwxnrxj u u a u -u u-j v avi-vr-tru u o-trntr. ti wrarcry ar-gntrs-tru m rri a v si.a « ■ a »'■ w< l«g^lTrTl*2rirWTT*jrinrB^’B7irU*'rxrYirTTTrT‘ 1 On an roll Do you recognize these men? Do you know where or why the photo was taken. The house number is 319. One of the large books the two men on the right are carrying appears to read "Assessment Roll" What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous pho­ tographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other informa­ tion. We’re hoping readers can help us iden­ tify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this pho­ tograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; email news@jadgmphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. SITE PLAN, continued from page 1 —------- A bridge painter is loaded into a medical helicopter behind the Hastings Middle School early Friday afternoon. The middle school ground is the approved landing site for helicopters within city limits. Worker on Michigan Avenue bridge recovering Just before noon Friday. Aug. 31, a con­ struction worker fell into the Thomapple River while painting under the new Michigan Avenue bridge in Hastings. The hip waders worn by Miguel Romarez, 57, from Lathing. apparently tilled with water, and he was pulled underwater and downstream His lifeless was pulled out of the water about J(X) Icet downstream after being completely submerged for at least live min­ utes. said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Emergency life snj>jxin was performed on Romarez for about 20 minutes at the scene prior to being transported to a landing zone at Hastings Middle School, where an emergency medical helicopter Hew him to the hospital. Prior to take oil. Romarez was reported to be breathing on his own. Romarez. was breathing on his own while being loaded into a medical helicopter, s.iid Sarver. Wednesday evening., the police department issued a press release saying Romarez’ con­ dition had been upgraded from critical to sta­ ble condition. •Til tell you straight up. wh»l exists there n<>w. consider that the next |0 years - peri­ od she said. “We don't have the resources to altect the change... | wouU like to appeal to you folks to reconsider enabling them to move forward. Don't table this any longer. I know definitively thcv' ,going to invest any more man hour,/lhcv-re done. They've ^AfterT wi,h>us kfOre' ’ After the vote. ||an u l0 the contrac­ tors. architects and developers "orking " llh Walgreens on the si| . 1 d w|d the com­ missioners that they Lp„"Xsted in >ehed“Img a special X entire plan­ ning commission K “ ible setback in the "« Matings Zoning ft’1 V disl" .|s moving the driveway lln p <>f 'M’l 'a (|ceora"ve cornice to the , Ucel'iXnding and more. "c top „f the b"lliu ^',ial 'n^";'.‘l'.'e had been ^'•k">eeting8 ^ver. Mandat Hasims City tiled time, in Meeting Act. 1 pasted 001 . hours befi,rC 1 () n ^nt-e with the Open Street in downtown Hastings. After Last week 1 attended a special session months of negotiations over size and the of the Hastings City Council meeting in a footprint for the project, Walgreens offi­ workshop session to discuss a tentative cials walked away from the Hastings .store plan to save the Riverside Cemetery from and built a new store in Lowell. On the being assumed by the State of Michigan. front page of this week’s publication, The threat of the cemetery’ permanently Walgreens is again looking at Hastings, closing and the devastating ramifications with a much-downsized version, but it would have on our community arc due Tuesday again met with opposition at city to the severe financial problems experi­ enced by the cemetery corporation. Last hall. And. recently, the City of Hastings lost year, the cemetery board announced another major project, when Wallersfinancial problems due to the increasing Dimmick turned down plans to build a cost of maintenance, along with declining new’ Shell superstore on the comer of income from the increasing costs of its Green Street and Michigan revenue where perpetual care fund. the present station exists. The station was After that story appeared in the Banner, a number of concerned citizens came for­ originally built back in the 1940s and has ward to offer their time along with their been remodeled several times over the immediate financial support to keep the years. In recent years. Walters-Dimmick cemetery operating until a formal plan purchased two houses and tore them down in preparation for the new store, but nixed could be put together. e For months now, the Riverside their plans when they couldn’t get an Cemetery Advisory Group, of which 1 m a agreement with the city. It’s projects like these that cost city cof­ member, has been meeting to come up fers millions in tax revenue, not taking with a plan for the perpetual care of the cemetery. Key to the request for the City into consideration the employment possi­ of Hastings is a plan for the city to take bilities such developments would bring. The problem with some bureaucrats is over the cemetery along with selecting an advisory group to establish an endowment that they find it easy to make demands on fund with the Barry Community businesses with little or no regard to Foundation by using the existing perpetu­ development costs. So what often happens al care fund as seed money. All the funds is that companies abandon a location and from the sale of cemetery lots and urn care move to other municipalities that are will be used to offset the cost of operation. eager and willing to negotiate. Also requested is that the city approve an up-lo 1-mill, 20-ycar millage for main­ It's important that tenance and improvements, levied until the endowment fund grows large enough our elected officials to operate the cemetery. The plan also continually work includes a seven-member advisory board to build a tax base with the express responsibility of over­ sight along with future fundraising efforts for our growing through fund drives and estate planning. community — which Though the council eventually approved is what economic the request on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Pro-tem Brenda McNabb-Stange cast the dissenting development vote is all about. “We’re only allowed as a city to levy 20 mills, tops, and we levy 16.2 mills now,’’ protested McNabb-Stangc. “If we add this mill, we’ll be up to 17.2 mills, and I don’t know if we might need that 1 mill in the For example, just last week, when the next 20 years. ( .... ........ v city approved the first step toward allow- 11 She went on to tell those in attendance ing urban services to Rutland Township, j । thin‘the cit^ needs more money for police McNabb-Stangc said of the new hotel I I and fire protection along with the depart­ project planned in Rutland Township, I I ment’s desire to build a new fire bam. She “I’m against the bailout of a private cor- I said we have these immediate needs but, poration by the city." I due to recent financial strains, the city has This is an outrageous way to look at a I had to cut budgets. project that most people in the county I Mayor Pro-tem McNabb-Stange and would support For years now. economic I the council are cither uninformed or don t development proponents in the county I realize where some of the city’s financial have heard of the need for a new and larg- I problems stem from. er hotel facility in or near the city. So, for I It began back in 1998 when the City of McNabb-Stange to question a longHastings and Rutland Charter Township dreamed-of project begs the question, I were in litigation over extending sewer should she be mayor pro-tem in line to I and water services to the township become mayor? i Walmart Corp was looking to build in the In 1998, when McDonalds was tearing I township, but needed the necessary serv­ down their old building to make way for a I ices to make it happen. After months of new restaurant, I mentioned to one of the I haggling over the issue, then-judge city officials that they should purchase the I Richard Shaw came up with a proposal to golden arches and put them on the sewer I solve the problem. The city turned it down plant He questioned why, and 1 respond- I after months of negotiation, making it ed because the city should consider sewer I even more difficult to get the necessary and water as moneymaking operations, a I services outside the city. That put a hold franchise of sorts, bringing in badly need- I on development for years. ed revenue to the city. Now. here we are I One potential development was a nearly 15 years later, and the city’s rev- I Meijer store, west of the city near Flexfab. enucs are in decline, I wonder if they I which would employ well over 100 peo­ wished they had worked harder years ago I ple and spur other development in the to make these projects a reality. area. During last week’s meeting, I felt I The next failed development opportu­ uneasy the way the council overlooked the nity that comes to mind is when the city fact that a number of city supporters were turned down a proposal from Gavin Ford present for the special workshop — some to build a new dealership on the comer of of them very generous by supporting com­ Woodlawn and North Broadway. Bill munity projects over the past five years. Gavin purchased the dealership from Bill Here they were again, ready to offer the Renner in 1996, in hopes of moving to a city their support for the cemetery because better location. they felt a community obligation to their At the time, most of the major car man­ ancestors and the friends and family ufacturers were putting pressure on dealers members interred there. to maintain certain company facility McNabb-Stange and council members requirements. Looking for the right loca­ didn’t need to preach to them, because tion, Gavin decided to investigate the for­ most of them have already done so much mer Peace Community Church property for our community and are still willing to where, at the time, the estimated summer accept the responsibility for the cemetery and winter taxes for the seven acres was project. estimated at over $11,000. It’s important that our elected officials After months of wrangling with city continually work to build a tax base for zoning officials, Gavin gave up his plans to build a new dealership and service cen­ our grow ing community - which is what ter estimated at over $2 million, so the economic development is all about. If the city wants good roads, sidewalks, owner of the property sold it to the coun­ police and fire protection and more, its ty. The county then remodeled the church need to be more flexible with the compa­ for the Commission on Aging and built a new county health department, taking the nies that are willing to choose Hastings, property off the tax rolls forever. A few years later, due to economic con­ ditions throughout the state, Gavin closed the dealership. With the expanded facili­ ties would Gavin had been able to weather the storm? That’s a question we’ll never have answered due to the shortsightedness of the city. In 2009, Walgreens abandoned a multi­ million dollar development project on the comer of North Broadway and State ant', h Want l° guin a rePutation as "an anti-busmcss city. buret “ ”a,nple of how citizen bureaucrats wtth little or no business or administrative background view projects. be a successful community, w?need Kb“5in“s ten™ " C°UU ,n,p“‘ f- ' red Jacobs, vice president. •I-Ad Graphics �The HTJjngs Banner — Thursday. September 6, 2012 ■— Page 5 More oil and gas leases Traffic (Write Us A Letter: Possible in Barry County Resource, niora n' Department of ^•edformt oarry County state land may The D\’r ... t.’n.cral r’Fhls leasing. 13 Natural Rc,c,P‘Mes approval at the Sept. Once the DXRS?Urvcs Commission meeting. ‘ director gives approval, a cat- alog of oil and gas rights being offered in Barry County tor the Oct. 24 auction will be listed at www.michigan.gov/dnr/0.4570,7153-10368_1180O-169O44--.OO.html. A public notice of the auction is currently posted at the website. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. down over Labor Day weekend The 1 i The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. State poi:.. Scot. 4, th >t n t° e reported weekend m-on. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. One "Vresmbnu^ w‘ls «> have used restraints, and a| known factor -f the six fautX" * "These Keep commissioner as a write-in To the editor: This letter is in regard to Jeff Van Noriwick as a person of diligence and w isdom who has represented me for the past six years as 7th District Barry County Commissioner. He’s a commissioner who believes in transparency of all government institutions and offices. He is a person of honesty and integrity who works for the people of Barry- Training Division. The prelimin. nuln. bers show a - fatalities from this same holiday period last year. The MSP continue to urge motorists to not drink and drive, to always use proper reslrainls> and to drive safely at all times.” The 2012 Labor Day holiday weekend ran from 6 p m- Fnday, Aug. 31. through midnight Monday. Sept. 3. Kathleen Doyle. Bellevue Public can share views on fracking To the editor: Horizontal hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for gas and oil is also known by the industry now' as shale gas drilling. You may have seen expensive television ads by the gas and oil industry’ where this term is now used. Il involves withdrawing huge amounts of fresh­ water which is then mixed with a brew of toxic chemicals and sand and injected under high pressure deep into the ground vertically and then horizontally up to two miles. This causes the shale to break up and release natu­ ral gas. I have been working on the petition drive to get fracking on the 2014 ballot so the peopie of Michigan can vote whether to allow ; this new and risky method of drilling .for gas and oil in Michigan. Please sign the petition from the Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan to amend the state constitution to ban fracking statewide. You can find the petition to sign at Thomapple Floral, Above & Beyond Hair Salon or Hart Animal Hospital all on M-37 in Middleville. In Hastings, you can sign the petition at the Jefferson Street Gallery', 205 S. Jefferson St., Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. You can learn more about this at websites such as www.banmichiganfrdcking.org and letsbanfracking.org or www.banmichiganfrackinginfo.com. A public pressure that petition that asks the Michigan Department of Natural Resources not to auction off more state land in October is also available to sign online at www.change.org/petitions/director-keithcreagh-end-mdnr-s-oil-gas-lease-auctions-ofpublic-land? utm_campaign=friendjnviter_modal&utm_ medium=facebook<fcutm_source=sharc_petition&utm_tenn=8777056. Often, when signatures are being gathered for the petition, people ask me what more they can do to prevent the industrialization of our water rich public land. I urge them, and you, to let our legislators know how you feel about fracking here in Michigan. Please call or write to your state senator and representative as well as Gov. Rick Snyder and let them know you support a statewide ban on horizontal hydraulic fractur­ ing and the storage of contaminated water and other waste in Michigan. Vermont is the first state to do this, and many other cities are in the process of ban­ ning fracking in states where it has already led to contaminated wells, earthquakes and other accidents. Responding to public pressure, several countries around the .world have banned or suspended fracking for health and environ­ mental reasons. For your convenience here is the contact information for your state legisla­ tors. They need to hear from all of us. Gov. Rick Snvder, PO Box 30013, Lansing Ml 48909:517- 373-3400. State Sen. Rick Jones, Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. PO Box 30036, Lansing MI 48909-7538; 517-373-3447; fax 517 373-5849; senrjones(« senate.michigan.gov. State Rep. Mike Callton, Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building. Lansing MI 48933; 517-373-0842; mikecallton@house.mi.gov At the Barry County Fair this year, we were told by Rep. Mike Callton and his aides that if 51 percent of the respondents in a robo call survey his office is planning to conduct in early September say they are opposed to hor­ izontal hydraulic fracturing, he has promised to introduce legislation to ban fracking in Michigan. Our legislators are listening, and we all need to speak out on this issue. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. “e. Preliminary and only reflect thos atahties reported to (he MSP as of noon. 1 besrtay," said c. , K . Kusmierz. commander «f thcP Msp County and who sincerely cares for the future of “Barry County the Beautiful” for genera­ tions to come. I wholeheartedly endorse Jeff Van Nortwick as a write-in candidate for the November election ballot. ~J • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: J I Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder. Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phonq (517) 373-3400. Slate Senator Rick Jones. Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton couni ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 Wesi Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. 0. Box 30036, Lansing, Mlj 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov t HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Hastings Public Library schedule Thursday, Sept. 6 - Movie Memories presents cute kids in “Anne of Green Gables,” 5 to 8 p.m. . > Friday, Sept. 7 - preschool story time gels ready for Kathy Wargin's Moose, 10:30 to 11 a.m. . Saturday, Sept. 8 — Lego Club has a back-to-school party and designs its own theme, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept 10 — computer class takes on advanced techniques using MS Word, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 — toddler story time enjoys the stories of Valeri Gorbachev; Young chess tutoring class. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; open chess club, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 — Royal Readers (kids from fourth through seventh grades) begin The Hysterical History' of the Trojan War, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Friends of the Library fall meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County); Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth Housd Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-i 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. I U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C: 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. I Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510) phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134* Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. t President’s, comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congresd and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. The Hastings BdllllCr Dtno.'eJ to the interests e/ Barry County since 1856 Pu&'sredby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ol J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email news/; j-adgraphcs.com • Advertising email: j-adsGchoiceonemail.com John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Present C'-ase-fied ads accepted Monday cirough Fnday. Frederic Jacobs 800am. to 500 pm. Vice President Stephen Jacobs • SeaetsryTtcaswer • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Ed.tor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponse’lo Cindy Dill, Delton Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S35 per m Barry County $40 per year m ad.oing counbcs $45 pr year elsewhere POSTMASTER. Send address efunjes to PO BcxB Hastngs Ml 49058-0602 S .-ccrd C'asv Pottage Paid at Hastn;?. Ml 43C58 1 PARKS, continued from page 1 funds through fiscal year 2015. •Approval of a retiree health funding vehi­ cle trust fund with an initial deposit of a $1 041 302 transfer from the 100 percent tax payment fund. By establishing the RHFV, the county will be able to reduce its annual required funding of the ^'.Coun^ rehr« health plan by approximately S100.000 annu­ ally and will be able to lake advantage of increased investment eammgs that are not available to funds not being mve.Med m a mi??"?""' distribulc 'he proposed 2013 fiscal year budget to county depart­ ments for review and for opportunity to appeal suggested allocations. The next meeting of the board will be r““da>'. Sept. 11. at 9 a.tn. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse (In a clarification of n account Kathy Wiggins should have been identified os chair of the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board.) ' qualified RHFV Trust- What do you 1st Place - SHOULDER MOUNT 2nd Place - MUZZLE LOADER 3rd Place - RACK MOUNT think? . r ehance to lake part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the quesHcre s your cn..^cessing our website. www.HaslingsBanner.com. Results will lion jxised eaclt . f0|)<)Wing week, along with a new question. be tabulated and reponeu Last week’s quvst,on: jve mute Larger and mofL ,an’S native swans are depn'1 r ncs(jng areas at trumpeter swans 4 Cnunty assist the DNK m , waters? swans from Barry CoUD‘y 78ft 22% Ye* No For this week: t Entry Deadline: ■ ■ | Archery - Sept. 30th Gun-Nov. 14 th c Stop in to Bear’s Den stor(: 10 !iisn up and get all the details! ■ BEAR’S DENPARTY STORE L is a K ONR Agent K IF P r Wo also carry Ammo & Scents . . BEAR'S DEN P7IRTY STORE b^50 Thomapple Lake Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox $20.00 Entry Fee ' With just 27 games left in the Major League Baseball season, the Detroit Tigers trail the first place White Sox by one game. Who’s going to win the Central Division? □ □ .. ' • ■ f 'A ■ - 1. • Nashvillo, Ml 49073 Rd. 517-852-0789 W.-r ___ lr>10fetuirraitonstaxid‘?i my com Hairtl’io’nsTax!dorn’ycom 63? S. 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Sunday: Nuncty and tod­ dler (birth tlinw/h aec 3> care pro­ vided Sunday School: 9.3(1 xm for children ami youth, and a variety of ck-ses for adults. Worship Sen Ice: 10.30 xm. Childrens luniot Chureb. 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offennp. Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6 tX) p.m , and several adult small group opportuni­ ties. Wednesday Mid-Week Pioneers at 6:30 p.m.; Pioneer Club. 4 years through 5th grade. Aduhv Mamagc Enrichment class Women's Prayer Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult i50*» Bible Study at 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 am LIFEGATE COMMl MTY CHURCH North America and use the 192,s .Mil E. Slate Rd. P.O Box 273. Hurting. MI 49058 l»a>ror Scutl Price. Phone: 26<W«.(»00. Wihdic. uuu lifecitccv’com Sun­ day Worship 10 a m Wednesday Life Group 6'30 pin HOPE I NH ED GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Moore. I’xvtor Chimb phone 269­ 945-1995. Church Wcb itc. wuw hopcumur.t. Church I.a No . 269- Broa.iw.iv. Ilxvitnav Ml 49058. 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Visit us online at ABl XDWT LIFE 1 ELI OWS1IIP MINISTRIES ftOOPoivc'i Rim'J. Hastings P.;>t,ir Bob V,/-.m Ch'.’', h Pi’i ae 26994K-23V. r.-jot’s Hn-v 269 945 4 v56 both sen ices. Friday • 9 a.m Golfer’s Group GRACE BR1THREN BIBLE Worship 10.30 am.. 6 pm; WeJ. girls ages 4-12. P. \tors David «nd churches and these locul businesses: iWCQSMJI r.,. -770 Cook Rd. 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 BOSLEY D'wn Flexfab stroke. The youngest of three children. C name was bom at home in Linden, on July 3. 1929. to BATI7.E CREEK, Ml - Donald “Don” William and Opal Collins. /\t age tour, he Miller, age 63, of Battle Creek, died August went to live with his Aunt Lula and Uncle 31. 2012 at home. Gerald Thompson in Blissfield, and remained He was born December 13,1948, the son of there for several years while his own mother Charles and Betty (Clark) Miller in was confined to a tuberculosis sanatorium. Haysprings. NE. As a young teenager, Charlie was involved Don graduated from Hastings High School in a tractor accident that caused him to spend and served in the U.S. Army during the almost a year in the hospital and ultimately Vietnam War. He returned to the area and have his leg amputated. This set back, howev­ worked as a machinist in Hastings and Grand er. did not deter him from playing basketball Rapids and then worked as a registered nurse in high school or learning to water ski. He at ihe V.A. Medical Center for 16 years, retir­ never considered himself disabled. He did, ing in 2009. nevertheless, deeply regret that he was unable He is survived by his wife. Valerie “Vai” to serve his country in World War II. Miller of Battle Creek: daughter, Angela He met his first wife, Rosella June (Michael) Stehr of Columbia. SC; son. Bret Mitchell, while doing pipeline work in (Heidi) Miller of Hastings; six grandchildren; Kansas and they were wed on February 15, brothers. Ron (Loma) Miller of Hastings, 1950 lliey had five children: Charles Elmer Dale (Cindy) Miller of Bellevue. Gerald H. (married to Renee Beduhn). Christine (Linda) Miller of Hastings and sister. Elaine (married to Edward “Jerry” Charlene (Danny) Cheney of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents Zimmerman), William Bryant (married to Carol Hager), Susanne Marie (married to and brother. Bob Miller. Harley ’’Cecil” Pelfrey) and Cynthia Kathleen Don was a lifetime member of ihe Augusta (married to David Preston.) V.F.W. and was active with animal rescue. The couple settled in Linden, where Charlie He loved horses, being outdoors, gardening and camping. He also enjoyed woodwork­ and Rosie were active in the Eastern Star and Charlie was a Boy Scout Master. In 1964, ing, garage sales, going antiquing, listening Hastings to music, traveling to Disneyworld in Florida Charlie's new job with Manufacturing Company brought the family and his outdoor pool. to Hastings. Services tixik place Wednesday, September In the late 1960s, Charlie was bitten by thc 5, 2012 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with racing bug. and eventually bbiight a sporty The Rev Brian R. Coleman officiating. yellow car (a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rally Inurnment. Augusta Cemetery. 350) and began drag racing on weekends. He Memorial donations may go to Calhoun won every stock car race he was in. but even­ County Animal Shelter. tually came to his senses (perhaps helped The family is being served by Shaw along a bit by his wife) and went on to other, Funeral Home, www.shawfuncralhome.com safer pursuits - golfing, acting in plays, and serving his church. He became active in local politics and in 1980, had the honor of being a member of the Electoral College as a delegate for Ronald Reagan. (Jennifer) Emerson, Brian (Kristin) Reed, After Rosie’s death (due to cancer) in 1999, Harry M. Phelps Suzanne (Nate) Foster. Paul Phelps and Charlie became deeply involved in a veteran’s Michael Phelps; 12 great grandchildren, and oral history project, interviewing and record­ several nieces and nephews. ing the stories of men and women w ho have Harry was preceded in death by his parents spent time serving our country. and three brothers. Charles Phelps, Jerry As a devoted member of Masonic organiza­ Phelps and William Phelps. tions for 53 years, he served as Worshipful Harry's family will receive friends Master. Worthy Patron. Thrice Illustrious Thursday. September 6. from 2 to 4 and 6 to Master, and High Priest. In 2010. he received 8 p.m. al the Williams-Gorvs Funeral Home. the Meritorious Award Jewel from the Grand Delton. Chapter Royal Arch Masons of .Michigan. A graveside service will be conducted His fund raising ability helped many lodges I riday, September 7, 2012 at Fort Custer around the state thrive. Charlie was also a National Cemetery, at 2 p.m. Pastor Gerald Shriner. a Rotarian, a Deacun of the First Gallaway, officiating. Please meet at the Presbyterian Church, and spent much of his cortege assembly area al 1:50 p.m. time volunteering for various organizations. Memorial contributions to VFW Post 422 Charlie is survived by his wife of 12 years, will be appreciated Please visit Carol Collins (nee: Kidder); his brother, Paul www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view Harry’s online guest book or to leave a con­ of Bend. Oregon; his sister, Grace Ellen Vickroy of Linden; his live children: 13 dolence message for the family. grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian (. hurch in Hastings, on Saturday. September 8. 2012 at 11 a.m.. followed by a luncheon at thc Middleville Masonic Temple. I he family asks that friends consider donat­ DELTON, Ml • Hany Mm .7012phelps* ol ing to the Middleville Masonic Lodge Delton, passed away September ’ '^6 in M-n^r„2V.’. 123 East Main S'^'Harry was bom January Jr’ $r. an<i Middleville, Ml. 49333. Denver, CO, the oldest son of ’ ‘ Lcnna (Burghart) Jlvclps. i;lS counA veteran. Hany proudly sen ^^4:u’me Ray L. Girrbach try in WWll in the Pacific Thc^r ‘^u.ldrOn Owncr/Director Ground support lor Niglitfig^cr. eoruder. under Lt. Col. Black Mac ‘ narO waS Marshall Islands,Okinawa. Ch’u'A ’ honorably discharged as a co^«Hl'onl>’ Harry worked all of h’ls fife, ss ay m a iOih grade education, he ea^ ^Drown1 plant manager tor Kyp Suih^^nnatOGeorgia Pacific.'Mu|u.Co|ov Aller reliremenl, Ihrry did »nAl and car work for the Dehon laundr)"'11 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 wash. ( posl 422________ 269-945-3252 Harry was a mcrabet of WAV \fickoO Serving Hitslings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years Delton. American Legion Po^ ’uwin •Traditional anil Cremation Services Comers, and Amvcu Post l‘)8SHany met Ihe ki,c ul his lifc, lh’ne llV.ir•Pre-Planning Services ihrough his brother kny and fitf) j^th •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible ried in 1947, and pf^cdei| h"1'1 •Serving All Faiths in 2006. ilflcia •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Hany .s h DEMON, Mi . Marvin J Harrington, of Delton, passed away Augusl 31. 2012. al his home with his family bedside. Marvin was born June 17. 1925. in Delton, the son of John and Helen (Underhill) Hartington. A 1943 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Manin was active in playing basketball, baseball and miming frack. Hollowing graduation. Marvin enlisted in the US Navy, where he served his country in WWJI. He was a long tjIne mefnbcr of Faith United Meihixlist Church. Delton and a life member of V.F.W. Po%{ 422 in Delton. Man in enjoyed fly fishing and was a par golfer, obtaining three holcsdmone. Marvin followed Delton sports his entire life and he and Joy ce were grand marshals of the Ikllon Founders Day Parade, On June 13, 1945. he married the love of his lile Joyce Ixinaar. who sunives. Manin is also sunived by a son. Dennis (Gloria) Harrington of Delton: a daughter. Diane (James) Adams of Richland: grandchil­ dren. Jennifer and Brian Harrington, Robert Adams and Keith Saggio; five great grand­ children, and several nieces and nephews. Man in was preceded in death by his par­ ents and a sister. Margaret Pennock. A funeral service was conducted Tuesday . September 4,2012. at Faith United Methodist Church in DcIton. VaSnr Brian Bunch ofiiciating. Private internjJntjook place in Last Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Please \ isit www.williams-gorcsfuaeral.com to v iew Man in’s online guest Ixxvkor m leave a con­ dolence message for thc family. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Call 269-945-9554 anytime tor Hastings Banner classified ads Spcci; !' I < ; mlomiiUon call 616 73I-5194 . U:i.( inJ')tiim:i(Ht on worship iervice ii pro'.idfd by Tin Hcistimjy Hanner, iht • M1DD1.EVI1.LE. Ml - Charles timer Collins Sr., age 8.1. of Middleville, died peacefully al 9:30 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday. September .3. 2012 after suffering a HASTINGS FREE METHODISTCIHRCH The United Epivcopal Church of Bonk of Common Prayc' at all our WELCOME CORNERS INnLDMirrilODlSTCIHRUI I’, t ; •t‘5i.vs. n IXm Sp-kbn:m D!'..e ItM-tv (>9. u:5.9<M Ollkr hr-vs Third Thund-iy Brunch at 9:30 a nt METHODIST CHI RCH M-37 South at M-?9. Rev. Richard pm ; S' . xm. C>::\ Mi.THODlSI ( HI RCH W CirvxTi Si.-.tt. H : , Ml are part of the Drocoe of (he Great Ixkes which is in tonrmunion with Sunday Evening par pm. ILLS UNGS FIRM t NHED 94M327. 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Marriage licenses , Mutual hwur.n H;1>n,1;'.l,llnce<i tlx and Mill".'1 f,,r ".ore lh.. L the end of 20p " 13 >v'"’ lk Mrr. Melinda Kay (Komoely) Cole on September I, 2012 lost her 12 year battle with cancer at Rose Arbor Hospice in K‘^nilaZO°' Throughout her light. Mindi modeled how strung, brave and resilient an individual can lx? when faced with hardship and suffering. She w as born on April 29. 1970 to Merlin (Dutch) Kornoely and Judith (Dykstra) Komoely. Raised in Gaines Township; she attended Byron Center High School. She graduated in 1988 and then earned her bach­ elor s degree in psychology from Grand Valley State University. She later earned a master s degree in early childhood develop­ ment from Western Michigan University. .Mindi s passion and legacy was working with and educating young children. She devoted herself to early childhood education and was instrumental in developing high quality programming for young children. Mindi began her life’s work as a supervi­ sor and then director of Room to Bloom childcare in Byron Center. She later took a position al Kent Regional 4C ensuring that area childcare centers met required program­ ming regulations. Mindi then established and became the director of the Hastings Area School System Community Childcare. She worked hard to ensure that every child in her care was given a positive environment in which to thrive. Mindi will be remembered by hundreds of children and their families for her w ork. Mindi married Mike Cole on May 18, 2001. She is survived by her husband; son Lucas: daughter. Makenna; father. Merlin Kornoely; brothers. David (Brenda), Dennis (Cate). Michael (Kristina) and Jason (Erin) Komoely; mother-in-law, Sharon Cole: sis­ ters-in-law. Tammy (Scott) Ewbanks. Lisa (Steve) Orchard: brother-in-law. Craig (Marie) Cole: several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in and waiting for her in heaven are her mother. Judith (Dykstra) Komoely and father-in-law. Gary Cole. Mindi was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Every day of her battle with cancer was to have another day with her family. Mindi delighted in playing board games with her children and taking them on ‘adventures’ such as tubing, skiing or traveling. Her courageous and self­ less battle will never be forgotten by those who loved her. Her passion for life and won­ derful sense of humor will be missed by everyone who knew her. Visitation will be held on Thursday. September 6. 2012 from 4-6 p.m. at Hillside Community Church. 1440 68th St., Grand Rapids, and the service will be immediately following a 6 p.m. at Hillside Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilda’s Club. 1806 Bridge Street NW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 or Rose Arbor Hospice, 5473 Croyden Avenue. Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Jared Scott Branham, Hastings and Jennifer Lea Mott, Hastings. Timothy Scott-James Cm*', Hastings and Heather Sue Quada, Hastings. Clinton James Stonebumcr, Plainwell and Tarah Michelle Keim. Plainwell. Brian Lee Wierenga, Middleville and Teni Lynn Olds, Middleville. Michael Dean Sherer, Middleville and Karen Suzanne Phillips. Holland. Aaron Jay Lambert. Hastings and Tlera Lee Britten, Hastings. Benjamin David Wisner, Wayland and Whitney Rae Wilson. Wayland. Russell Allan Osburn, Hastings and Theresa Lynn Henning, Hastings. Chad Alan Reil, Middleville and Lindsey Marie Deruiter, Grand Rapids. Bart Christopher Bryan. Woodland and Mary Lobcth Wilcox. Woodland. Company , insurance <).. ,e,,t nl Vice U»<Uious Keith jginally tro>n i North,.,,, s'"l:'',r<l- •SI>“•‘[p of .n-orwe- ,':"' ( Friday *’ Preside”’ Jandahl. ,"”'k "»>' C‘ -|t haindepetuknU. Nine s I;""1 Wi,h l'"r jJ ,lk. p |M 13 ^Mutual ha. ,!ro ‘fears. Hastings (o ; inmi a small mutual coi”l • < ( °n;*> company that has gamed naiiuiu attcnilon |h,Mi Mutual continues u be sii^ful our people f.xSi0Iri| here a,e ,,:‘rd working, pndv^ ;«•; •‘ndluyai/During l”s ” : * . Usl,ngs Mutual, the company do” J,r«t written premium from 8179 nulh ” » IInjected 8359 million by vear-end -0,“‘ commercial lines written pre.””””^rn S56 miHion to apP^**1"0 J.-. ,.6 m,llion. Under Jandahl’s dire . the company also expanded its prcxltrels m mclude light manu­ facturing. church, miners and grvtfn|lou.e programs, along "ith being one tlu. Keith Jandahl carriers to offer pollution coverage for farms and automatically include equipment break­ down coverage in thc company’s farm pro­ gram. While Jandahl has experience in nearly every area of the insurance industry spread Awbom babies — FUNDRAISER • SAT.J SEPT. 15th ... 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A'myah Lorraine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16, 2012 at 1:33 p.m. to Diamond Royal and Derrick McCaley of Grand Rapids. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18.5 inches long. across several Midwestern carriers, he began his early career as a business education instructor al lake Preston and Milbank high schools, both in South Dakota. He continued his passion for education throughout his career by teaching various insurance educa­ tion seminars. He has served on thc board of directors for the National Independent Statistical Service and American West Insurance Company, and has also served on the ISO Commercial Lincs Panel and the NAMIC Commercial Lincs Educational Committee. Jandahl will be succeeded by William Gregor, who is currently serving as the assis­ tant vice president of personal and farm lines. Gregor will officially assume thc role of vice president of insurance operations Dec. 1. after Jandahl’s last day at Hastings Mutual. Gregor ioined Hastings Mutual in 1985 and has more than 35 years of industry experience. “Because of Hastings Mutual’s history of financial strength and stability, the company is in an excellent position to grow in future years,” said Jandahl. “I am confident that under Bill’s leadership in the area of insur­ ance operations, we will continue our record of underwriting discipline while innovating on products and coverages that separate us from our competition in the marketplace.” 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Sept. 11th Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Video: “Tell the Truth 2012” £ Middle Villa Inn ” 11 4611 Nonh M-37, Middleville GiyL Munson • 269-623-0464 Adriana, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21.2012 at 7:51 a.m. to Nina Lira and Charles Foust of Lake Odessa. Weighing 10 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. A *4 9 * Sophie Kathleen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21,2012 at 5:52 p.m. to Holly and BJ Donnini of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. **«♦* Your local agent insures your Keegan Wayne, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25. 2012 at 3:35 a.m. to Keri and Lee Gould of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. C#opsJ Gannon Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24, 2012 at 7:55 a.m. to Kimberly and Matthew Markwart of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. WO FARM BUREAU **»♦» UB. Celia Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2012 at 3:36 a.m. to Jessica Kauffman and Herb Seidelman of Woodland./ Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Lynn Denton 139 W. State Street Hastings Kingston Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26. 2012 at 4:34 p.m. to Danielle Anderson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. INSURANCE* 269-945-4520 Identon2fbinsml.com theLynnDentonAgency.com Call 269-945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads Devoted to the interests oj Barry County Since 1856 by Elaine (Jarlock The e<nir,,y p^at the Freight this Saturday, Sept. 8. at I ... 1k, l}ie House. SlurleylhMlres ol speaker w ith her topic I CThc F?rst Families Tlw Road Ihe 2012 applicant'.' committee of directors and the firs •• secollj now meet in the o " (j one trip to Saturdays to save commit­ Lake Odessa sene tor w<. inenlber meettee meetings and also monthly nun iogs. , .. . Bowne Center Next week. Sept- 1- • (he firsl United Methodist C hurch of its winter series of meals ojx lie. udeits are w'orkAfter a very dry sumn • j ;jjinua| crops ol inf overtime to product UK lxaris melons./uLcbiin.mm.‘t K.^jfiing .|fC having and more. Ihose wbo with the abun(<) work overtime to dance. The Woodland Homecoming, with many events over Labor Day weekend, was well attended. The Lions even ran out of ice cream for late diners. The take-out dinners were served near the street outside the municipal buildings. 1 hi August. Ula Miller of Sun City. Ariz and her daughter visited her local cousins Ari and Marcia Raffler and Laurel Garlinger. Sunday, Ruth Bylsma o! Grand Rapids was the guest soloist at Central United Methodist Church with her flute accompaniment. She is a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony. At Central, the schedule will be back on its usual pattern with classes starting at 9 a m. each Sunday. Worship tours is |();30 fn)IU ||ow until the end of May. Choir rehearsal starts this week and United Methodist Women cir­ cles will meet in September and October, as will the Alcthians. Matthew' Schasser of Lake Odessa was pictured in the Slate Journal giving com­ mands to his llama in an article about LlamafeM, which was held at MSU last week The Hastings SANNER Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! 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Lead: 3V North East Dbl 3NT 2V Pass South Pass 3V Pass West IV Pass Pass In today’s column, we will take a final look at bidding, planning, and playing a no trump con­ tract. but unlike the past few weeks, this hand will illustrate what happens when thc opponents enter the bidding and make life difficult for the North/South team. Let's see what happened in . a recent game al the club. ’ As dealer, South had inadequate points for an opening bid, but looking at her distribution and good points in three of the suits. South certainly hoped that her partner could enter the bidding. South had a nice hand to respond to the partnership. West entered the bidding with a rather weak hand, but this is the way bridge is played these days. With only 11 high card points and one point for length in thc five-card heart suit. West did what most competitive players would have done, and she opened a IV bid. Those hearts were nothing to write home about, but there were five of them and a few points to spare with two aces in other suits. North, with a strong hand and with shortness in both hearts and spades, elected to use the Takeout Double for his bid. With 17 high card points, shortness in two suits, and length in the minors. North was hoping to make something happen for his team. His double demanded that his partner bid if East did not bid and for his partner to name her best suit. East, with a meager hand of two high card points, supported her partner with a 2V bid. East knew that there was not much there, but she did know that their partnership had at least nine hearts between them and a golden fit in thc heart suit. Again, this is modem bridge bidding. Bid and bid some more! At this point. South reevaluated her hand and used a cue bid. bidding the opponents’ suit and promised with that bid a limit raise of 10-11 points. This was an extremely accurate bid, plus it was rather intimidating to the opponents to have their suit bid and raised. They sometimes do not know what to do, and this can allow the bidding to falter or slop because of the cue bid. West duly passed the cue bid. and North evaluated the bidding, and promptly bid 3 NT, a most accurate and courageous bid, considering the heart bid by East-West and his meager holdings in spades. But the big reminder here is to remember to trust your partner. Partner must have had something to have bid the cue bid of 3V. Thc final contract was 3NT by North, and East tabled the 3V, the fourth down of her part­ ner’s suit, and thc entire table knew that East-West had nine hearts between them. Unfortunately, for East/West, the hearts were slopped by the AT in North’s hand and the KV in South’s hand. North thanked his partner as usual for a good bid and a good dummy, and he took the lime to count the immediate winners as we have been practicing the last few weeks: two heart tricks, four diamond tricks, and no certain winners in spades or clubs. North-South had six certain tricks to start. Where would the other three tricks come from? North certainly liked the dummy and his own hand and how they fit together. With stoppers in hearts, the plan was to knock out the A^ and run the good clubs for four or more extra tricks. North started that plan immediately, taking thc AV, and then led the K^. North was virtually sure that West had thc A£ because of her opening bid. West can duck the trick, but that would be only a short-term solution. Instead, West took the A^, and led back the 2V. This was won by South with the 10V. and the rest of the tricks were claimed by North, taking 12 tricks alto­ gether. East-West lost their A4 because West did not lake the ace when she could have. Did North-South miss out on a small slam in no trump on this hand? They did not miss a small slam. East-West held two aces, the A4 and the a4 With both aces in one hand, it is a good bet that when West got in. she would have led the setting trick at once. North-South were tipped off by West's opening bid of one heart. While not enough for slam, game was a real pos­ sibility, and North-South bid it and made it, despite competition from the opponents. Well done. North-South. Answer to last week’s bridge question: What other slam could have been bid and made despite the fact that there was a Moysian fit? Hearts can make a small slam, and indeed that was bid and made at the Regional Tournament. The Moysian fit suggests a 4-3 fit in the trump suit, a situation most bridge players try to avoid. In this case, the misfit was even worse; all 6 trumps were in the declarer’s hand with none in the dummy; his only plan was to draw trumps with the A© and K©, and then give up a heart trick, regain the lead, draw- the last trump and claim the rest, making a small slam in hearts. (Gerald Stein an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: hitp-//beuerbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com ) Oranneville Township Board Hosts Educational Meeting on Hydro Fracking in Oil/Gas Exploration InvHed: The residents „ , „ n..hiie meeting on September 19th at 7:00 pm at the Orangeville Township immunity Center, 7350 Lindsey Road. Plainwell, Ml 49080. Hearing addresses concerns of oil/gas exploration procedures (Fracking). *win facts,oflaw, andand range of actions including A presentation w I <address ^d^ntesting leases issuance of permits under resolutions, ’ presentation is by individuals & attorneys in certain arcumstances.^re^^ pro,ection JONES Consider these financial gifts for your grandchildren National Gran<Jparcnh D ly is celebrated on September 9. If # '^parent your­ self, you already know the pleasures of hav­ ing grandchildren in your life. So you may­ want to take this occasion to think of ways you can help those grandchildren get the most out of their lives. Perhaps the most valuable thing you could give to your grandkids is thc gift of education. Consider this: Over a lifetime, college gradu­ ates earn, on average, about $1 million more than those without a degree according to the Census Bureau. So. putting money toward your grandchildren’s college education is probably a pretty good investment. Furthermore, jour grandchildren may well need the help, because college is expensive and costs continue to rise. Consequently, you may want to contribute to a 529 plan. You have several options for how the money can be invested and contribution limits are quite high. All withdrawals are free from federal income taxes, provided the money is used for qualified college expenses. (Keep in mind, though, that non-qualified withdrawals will be taxable and possibly subject to penalties.) Plus, if you invest in your own stale’s 529 plan, your contributions may be deductible on your slate income taxes. If y ou name one grandchild as a beneficiary of a 529 plan and that grandchild decides not to go to college, you can switch the account to another grandchild — in other words, you maintain control of the money for the life of the account. Of course, despite its economic benefits, college is not for everyone. 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The page also offers links to publications, such as “Your Payments While You Are Outside the United States." which explains how your benefits may be affected and other important information you need to know about receiving Social Security benefits while outside the country , In the top, right corner of the pag^ y^’1) find information on how to contact Social Security while abroad — to ask questions, make requests, or report events and changes that may affect payments Whether stateside Of ab’ro.ld you’ll want to pay a visit to www.sociajsecurity.gov/international/pay ments.html Vonda VanTil is t/le Mrs special­ ist Jur West Michigan You may*rite hcr C° Social Security Adniitlistraliltlli Knapl’ St. NE. Grand Rap'ldx Ku ^525 or via emad » u in attpndinq are requested to RSVP to secure seating. 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And if you add organized labor, consumer groups and the state of California to the mix, you might think agreement on one particular course of action would be impossible. But the impossible has now happened. All the groups just mentioned have endorsed a new plan to make vehicles significantly more fuel-efficient over time. The Obama administration recently announced that by model year 2025. cars and light-duty trucks should gel the equivalent of 54.5 miles per gallon. Thai's a goal farther down the road lhan what we already had. which was getting the fleet of new cars to 34.5 mpg by 2016. That's surely a new world for some of us. Not so long ago. 1 gave away my 1983 pick­ up truck, but its V-8 engine ty pically reached respectable mileage figures only when 1 had a strong tail wind or when my trip was most­ ly downhill. (During thc “cash for clunkers" program, I considered turning that truck in, but nostalgia prevented me from making what I'm sure would have been a wise finan­ cial decision.) The new standards have attracted atten­ tion from many different points of view. The Washington Post quoted Greg Martin. General Motor’s director for com­ munications, with a largely positive state­ ment about the new regulations. "Customers want higher fuel efficiency in their cars and trucks, and GM is going to give it to them." Martin said. “We expect thc rules to be tough, but we have a strong his­ tory- of innovations, and we’ll do our best to meet them." The overall efficiency of the American car licet in recent years has been rising. That's true in part because “regular" cars are get­ ting more efficient, and because hybrid and electric vehicles help raise the milcs-pcrgallon figures lor the licet. To be sure, we can expect costs associat­ ed with the new standard. Auto dealers warned that making the changes required to achieve the new fuel efficiency goals will total about $3,000 per vehicle. That figure could mean some families can't afford a new car. But at the same lime, some of the eco­ nomics of the new standards are positive for consumers. Cars and light tmeks that are more miserly with gasoline require less money to run each week. Estimates are that American consumers as a group will spend $1.7 trillion less at the gas pump because of efficiency changes to the fleet. As a geologist, the thing that most impresses me when discussions of gasoline come up is where we get the petroleum from which we make gasoline and diesel fuel. No matter how you slice it, if we can use less petroleum our dependence on foreign oil could decline. Wherever you stand on the political spectrum, a decreasing dependence on oil from unstable parts of the world is a I good thing. That aspect of the new regulalions is a positive from several points of I view. While it’s impressive that an agreement relating to many different groups has been successfully forged, not everyone is pleased I by what’s been accomplished. Republican I presidential candidate Mitt Romney opposes I the new standards. According to the I Uinhington Post, he has pledged to overturn I them, if elected. In a speech in February. Romney again staled his opposition to increasingly stringent regulations. Among other points, he said such rules “hurt domes­ tic automakers and provided a benefit to I some of the foreign automakers." Beyond that, there's a deeper philosophi­ cal divide between Romney and some others in the public square. The Republican presi­ dential candidate doesn't want the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency involved in efforts “to manage carbon dioxide emis­ sions from automobiles and trucks “ T hat issue relates to climate change and carbon policies, a very big sticky wicket. Stay tuned. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest. uas trained as a geologic at Princeton and Harvard universities. FoUow her online at rockdoc.wsu.edu and no QKockDocWSU. This eolumn ' sen icr of ,he College of Agrieul,uru Human and Natural Resource Science t Washington State University. a �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 6. 201? - Page 9 cntm-’b dd^', Mother con^,|,o"« hair, and am at the storles wiiiniiis on ioGai mSMrg Hastings Banner turning BflGK THE PAGES Grandma Remembers: The Big Old Kitchen Table, part I A>'h°UMh 1 d° not ^niber the but ir ,, 1 “-’member the, occasion, but nn on a•> blizzardly 1917.my !. Dorothy Louise Lathrop Kelsey,-0.made clearly, I was being my “bratty” self and for some reason I was mad at my mother, threw a shoe spoon at her. missed, and hit the glass .i°n Pune‘ ear,h " Thal’s fruit dish and broke it. How I happened to "The Bi ’ ni |Sk ,lcr short memoir. have a shoe spoon in my hand I don’t know, Hie Big Ohl Knchen Table” in 2001. Al 81 but Papa got up immediately and got thc razor she wanted to record her childhood memories strap and took me in the hallway. 1 don’t for her grandchildren and their children, said remember it hurting, but I remember the Jean Irong of Delton, one of two daughters of humiliation of it. Dorothy and the late Kenneth Kelsey. It was about this age that 1 experienced Dorothy, who raised her own children in another frightening time when we were on a C oats Grove, now has four grandchildren and yearly shopping trip to Battle Creek. All five nine great-grandchildren. of us would pile ourselves in the Model T and She sat down to write about lhe memories take off early one morning and buzz our way created around her tamily’s big kitchen table, (actually it was more of a putt, putt) over to but she would get sidetracked sharing little the ’’Big City” (only took a good hour). Most snippets of her life from lhe 1920s. She firM of our clothes were purchased at that time for describes thc table on Page 5. but then does­ • the year- long underwear, socks, shoes, over­ n’t refer to it again until Page 9: “Wonderful alls and most necessities. Boys at that time memories, ’ she writes, “but 1 meant to tell wore knee pants with long black socks, and you about our big old square table.’’ She gets the pants buckled al the knee. After boys back to the table, its significance in her child­ started wearing ankle-length pants, Hubert hood and all of the family memories, chores still had to wear his knee pants because they and decisions that took place around that spe­ .still had ’’good wear” in them yet. I remember cial piece of furniture — mixing in extended, how he hated them. Being a girl. I received related memories. the long underwear and long cotton stock­ Now 94. Dorothy resides at Thomapple ings. Mother was a very fine seamstress, and Manor, w here she is known to visit the rehab I never had a "store bought" dress or coat area. looking for new- patients willing to join until I went to high school. My clothes were her in a game of euchre far better than the stourc-bought ones but my. She was the fourth child and only daughter how I longed fur the pretty dresses in the of Egbert Hamilton Kelsey and Rhixla Ann Sears and Roebuck catalog. Being busy find­ Boone. The oldest child. Vernor. died when ing the best bargains. Mother and Papa took ( he-was 9 month'. nW. The L-uhrnp farm their eyes off of me and I. thinking 1 must Dorothy and her brothers. Hubert and Ferris, hurry and catch them, went out of the store ' grew up on consisted of SO acres in Section down the street as fast as I could because I 31 of Castleton Township, in what was then hadn’t been able to find them in the store. Barryville. The farm was at the base of lhe They soon missed me. and one of them (I hili near the present-day Peace United don’t remember which one) caught me just in Methodist Church and Barryville Cemetery. time. It was funny because there was no panic Thc family home was up the hill on Morgan on my part, but I know it frightened my par­ Road. M-79 was later installed and then redi­ ents. rected. eventually curving and cutting We always ate at the dime store on little through the property. Her family already had high stools. The choices were soup or sand­ lived there for decades by lhe lime Dorothy wiches and drinks. Papa and 1 always had made her appearance. Her great-grandfather root beer, we liked that best. In fact Papa sent Malitiah Lathrop, according to the 1880 away one time for a home made root beer History of Allegan and Harry Countie*. recipe and we had our mouths all set for all "removed from Marshall in I860 and pur­ the nxjt beer we could drink and then Mother chased 80 acres of land, embracing the water­ read the recipe (which called for yeast) and power oil Highbank Creek.” she put a definite halt to that. This is thc first of several segments from Later I thought I’ll make my own ginger ale Dorothy’s memoirs: and mixed a concoction (w ithout yeast) most­ ly ginger and water and drank it. I was never Hubert, being seven years older than me, more sick in my life, and for years I could not was always my protector. In all my life. I do bear to think of ginger, and to this day use it not ever remember him ever saying a cross sparingly. word to me. To some, lie might have apjxiared Mother made a fine tailored suit for Ferris a little gruff and quick tn retort, but to me. he when he was about 5 or 6 and it was from one was always kind. Now Ferris was different. of her wedding dresses, a fine wool. After she He (being nearly three years older) was my had worked so hard and almost had it fin­ ished. she caught Ferris cutting buttonholes in mentor and nemesis all in one.... Our yard was a beautiful big yard with it w ith the buttonhole scissors. Of course, maple trees all around thc sides and one big they were not in the proper places. But one in the middle. J hey were planted by Mother could mend and it was hardly notice­ Great-Grandfather Malitiah Lathrop and able after she got through mending anything. I remember the cape mother made me when tended by Grandfather Henry. They gave us many happy ctxdiiig hours in the summertime I probably was 12. h was made long, and I could keep my hands inside, even carry my and lots of’leaves to play in when fall came. Also in lhe f ront yard w as a big square post dinner pail inside. It was almost waterproof. that a trumpet vine grew around. It was huge However, it left a space just above my highin a child’s eye. That wa> my pnvate hiding top shoes of about an inch or two that the and thinking place. 1 had a very stniple imag­ wind and rain would get to and. oh, the spot inative mind - Mother called it day dream­ on the back of my legs would gel so chapped ing - but for hours 1 could lay m the yard and sore. My. those high-top shoes were a under the shade of those beautilul tree* and pain. It took some time behind that old heat­ wonder and think: What’s beyond the sky • ing stove to gel dressed in the morning. By thc lime you were roused out of a sound What’s beyond space? Why would God cre­ sleep, ran downstairs through the icy rooms ate man just to lhe and die ? One ‘ls ( and to the .stove, one side of you nearest the Ferris (who always had thc answer) stove was hot but the backside was cold, so beyond space? ’’Why more space yo dummy.” Another time we were »>n; you kept turning. First, jour long one-piece underwear (yes, they had button-up drop (that’s a word no one seems (o know wh. seats) then came long stockings. You must means any more) and I askec “ ’ .j j loop the underwear around your ankle so they mother had not met my father, w i were smooth then pull up the stockings. By have been?” And his quick reply . I wouldn’t have been, you dmnmy Bu», * Thursday and Friday, the underwear was so stretched out it was a chore. Then a garter belt knew in mv heart that Grxl h­ to hold up the hosiery, then a cotton slip or ' and J always would be me, no ma«<’ two then your dress. Monday through : and | believe that lo^ay. nie Wednesday, an apron was worn over the One ihing Hut «-.,s vviy all(| dress. On Thursday and Friday, oh joy, no “"d. us I think on it, «•>'• •• !|;e ()|() apron Finally came the high-top shoes, . ^am stability m ,nY , i.irL,e farm which had to be laced. They came up to t.,bk that !d j ^five of almost mid-calf Sometimes the .shoestrings \ krtchrn. Silling around the ta ’uJ j|C-o|d broke, so you tied a knot and after a while there were so many knots the laces were loo fouixl safely, peace and co • *We table times” taught us ” 1 । tbe short. . We had a mile and a halt to walk to school, ^-ed local until all v.crv■ , Mother didn’t send me until 1 was almost J-Mng was g.sen Wc ha< I, . ;1| ||k. 7 I reniemlKT that morning thc first day, she , »»•'. never molding or1,1" " ; finished and we all stayed unld •' . .member w as cry ing -seeing me go -1 was crying for an ; With one eicepbon d.at I rcincn my h’“r ‘ i J was a brat h h,':,d ^as so Eo“<'a crying morning. ritual ever) 1* tMn Hubert |', ,’Ul 10 “linines I:iier HcThop*"h‘”"wd??1 ,l,c "ou,‘« tom* Wc ’’.id tlr.ln?h n,c "P,|Rhill s<’" uccp b«f«* th,, ““"Wile hill. "hi:'h|'«nJ n’C Scho<’1 xvk'1 ln ncw graded ” |. teacher’s desk m‘f '' one-room school. *>'h£.h: ,hc front, then the recitati<’n |n . »n f0ur nnvs smaller to J j galvanized 0,d stnVc in the corner * in all around it. A big Ivex Mdewal). Dinner pails were on ■ * ^'dc of the entry hall and ri^fe',n On lhc other side of the e > t || lbat Was several on*-• / ln lhe « Everyone drank he Snrne Waler Ihe biggest boys pumped the water from the outside pump when it was needed The toilets were outside - one for boys and one for girls. If you needed to use them, you raised two fingers and waited for the teacher to nod. Two people could not go at the same time. If you wanted to whisper to .someone away from your scat, you raised one finger. You were either granted thc request or refused. This kept silence in the rxxim. which Wits gcxxl - you could always hear what was being recited al the front of the rrxirn and you were learning the grades ahead of you without being aware of it. If you needed to study on something of your own. you stxin learned to concentrate and shut out the other. I’m glad I had country school training, although it was a scary' shock to go to the city for high school. I loved school, every phase of it, except the county final exams we were required to take for both seventh and eighth grades. They were an all­ day test given at thc high school. If you can imagine the country nerds not knowing where to go. being stared at and feeling very "coun­ try” and scared silly having to write an exam 1 remember worrying “What if I broke the lead in my pencil.” (There were always the teeth to bite away thc wood - it had worked before) After exams, weeks later, you were sent your marks tn know whether you passed or not. After you had been in high sch<x)l for a time, you soon realized you had received as good or better of ari education than the "city kids.” However, wc country kids were some­ what "dicky,” we felt more comfortable with the ones of like interest. I loved every moment of high school and had many good friends, some of whom are still good friends today. (To be continued) Two utility projects slated to start this fall in Middleville hy Julie Makarcwicz Writer Contracts tor the first tWo projects to be completed *ith ‘ ,afc bond fllnds were awarded at Tues y . village council meet­ ing. . , B & R EM*™ >ni: <>f Wajla„d Won bids for the Cardinal (Oun Wl((.r majn upgrade and the nori i bl<x:k utility improve­ ments. 11le village re«>vcd five bids for each project with U & K ofiering the low bid lor each. Their bid for ‘"“ Cardinal Court water main project was 550.930. The project includes upgrading a water main on Cardinal Court from a 4-jnch jjnc to an 8-inch line. This will improve water pres­ sures in the area and allow for adequate serv­ ice as the area continues to develop. The second project is the Nonh bkx?k utib ity improvements. B & R’s jow b(d was $77,300. The project will replace water and sewer lines in the alley behind thc buildings on Main Street. Easements from property owners have been obtained with the exception of one that is expected to be finalized this week. Both projects are expected to start after the village’s Heritage Day celebration, Sept. 8. Work is expected to take between two and three weeks for both projects. Village officials sold bonds for $700,000 for the first phase projects. In other business: • Council continues working on obtaining a sound system for the meeting hall. Village manager Rebecca Fleury told members she priced components on the Internet and found it will cost about $3,000 for microphones at each commissioner seat, at the village manag­ er table, and at the guest podium. 'There will also be an equalizer and four speakers. Council members also want Fleury' to investi­ gate costs of wireless systems. Council mem­ bers will review costs at their September vil­ lage council meeting. • A street light for the intersection of Town Center Drive and M-37 was approved. Cost will be shared with Visser Brothers. The vil­ lage portion will be about $600. • Council members were told the outdoor warning system has been installed, but is not yet connected and functioning. The warning system was placed on a 50-foot pole near the old fire bam where officials say they will get thc best coverage for the village. • Department of Public Works director Duane Weeks said the village has reached an agreement with Crystal Flash. The village will be obtaining their own fuel storage tanks. By partnering with Thornapple Kellogg Schools for fuel delivery, the village and schools will receive a lower rate for the fuel. Crystal Flash is a bulk distributor out of Lowell. • Jim Brown, supervisor of Hastings Township, told council members he is work­ ing with Grand Valley State University which was contracted to conduct a study of recy­ cling habits and services within Barry County. Thc study will assess recycling prac­ tices and make recommendations on what thc county can do to make improvements. • Council member Sue Rcyff commented on the success of the kayakers on the Thomapple River recently. She said business­ es in the village turned out to welcome the kayakers. • Council member Ed Schellinger com­ mented that he was impressed to see village manager Rebecca Fleury involved in the Friday night concert series and being part of thc events. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION Notice is thereby given that the regular Sept. 11,2012 meeting at 7 p.m. of the Board of Hastings Charter Township will be held at the Historic Township Hall in Charlton Park. _____ _____ ' ■ m-.T.U'* CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of trees to be planted in the street rights-of-way throughout the City. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors con­ sidered. . Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids must be clear­ ly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID 2012 STREET TREES’’. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services rnn^.t City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I I I I Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Hastings will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a deter­ mination on a variance request by owner, Henry Yarbrough, 117 East Walnut Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-774 (13) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow that a private garage does not have to be built in conjunction with the construction ol a dwelling unit. Legal description of said property is: city of Hastings s 2/3 lot 897 and e 10 ft. of S 2/3 LOT 898. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 4905g Requests for information and'or minutes of sajj hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice Io Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2012 TAX ALLOCATION NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will discuss for approval the 2012 tax allocation rate proposed to be levied for the year 2012 at its regular board meeting to be hold on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 4l.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charier Township Board will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed below. Robin J Hawthorne. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49056 (269) 948-2194 T75*?na City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Hastings will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a deter­ mination on several variance requests by Getnen DeKock Group, LLC, 12 West 8th Street. Suite 250, Holland, Michigan 49423. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-923 (4) (b) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow a driveway to exceed the maximum width of 36 feet: Section 90-504 (2) (3) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the front yard set back from State Street to be greater than twenty feet; and Section 90­ 506 (4) (b) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow more than one wall sign on a commercial establishment per street frontage and allow the maximum size of a wall sign to exceed 50 square feet. Legal description of said property is: 08-55-001-193-00 301 W. State Street LOT 568 & S 4* LOT 567 EX ALL T1 {AT OF LOT 568 DESC BEG SE COR LOT 568 TH WLY Al. S LI LOT 568, 15’ TH NELY PT ON E LI LOT 568 WH IS NLY 15’ FR SE COR TH SLY AL E LI 15’ TO POB, OF THE ORIG PUN OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. 08-55-001-163-00 126 N. Broadway ORIGINAL PLAT LOTS 501-502-503-504-505. 566 & 567 EX S 4 FT. OF 567. Written comments will be received on the above request al Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Requests lor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269 945-24681 oi TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk ns***. �STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent'® Estate FILE NO. 12-261M-DE Estate of Warren Jaynes Williams. Data of birth. 10/21/1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent, Warren James Williams, who lived nt 305 South Church Street, Hastings. Michigan died 03/02/2012 Creditors of the decedent aro notified tnat all claims against tho estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Albert Lewis Torres, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and lhe named/proposed personal representative within 4 months alter the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/23/2012 Michael J. McPhifcps (P33715) ‘121 West Apple Street, Suite 201 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3512 Albert Lewis Torres 7581 Nottke Drive Caledonia, Michigan 49316 (616) 862-4811 77570716 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF ' BARRY COUNTY Notice la hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will ’ conduct a public hearing for the following: ‘ Case Number SP-6-2012 ■ Dennis & Deborah Hutchings, (property owners) Location: A vacant parcel on the North side of Holden Road near the intersection of North Avenue to Section 13 of Johnstown Township Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a nursing homo per Section 2353 in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. Case Number SP-7-2012 - Dan & Jennifer LundqulsL (property owners) Location: 4644 South M-66 Highway in Section 2 of Maple Grove Township Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a Day Caro, Group per Section 2324 In tho A (Agricultural) zoning district MEETING DATE: September 24, 2012. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St. Hastings Ml Site inspections of tho above described proper­ ties will bo completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal e:ther verbally or in wnting will be ghten tho opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to ]mcmanus©barrycounty.org. Tho special use appl.cations are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours-of 8 am. to 5 p m. (dosed between 12-1 pm); Monday thru Friday Please call tho Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signors for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at tho meeting to individuals with disabilities at tho moetlng/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to Lhe County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk rrjrow Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be llmlt. ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado In the conditions of a mortgage mado by John L Bufftnga, on unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Comerlca Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 18.1992. and recorded on August 24, 1992 in Liber 552 on Pago 607, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of TVventy-Four Thousand Ono Hundred FiftyTwo and 56/100 Dollars ($24,152.56) Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1.00 PM, on September 27, 2012. Said promises aro situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbod as: Commencing at a point 1364.82 foot South of North 1/4 Post, Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, tnenco South 224.46 feet, thence West 400 foot, thence North 224.46 foot, thence East 400 foot to tho point ol beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. If lhe property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be hold responsible to tho person who buys tho property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period Dated: August 30, 2012 For mote Information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 46334-2525 Fite #392761F02 (08-30)(09-20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 12-26163-DE Estate of Thomas Walter Atkinson. Date of birt • 09/07/1942 Xcf "estops. Tho decode".. Thomas Watte' Atkinson, who at IB75 Lan on Rd, Hastings. Michigan dted 07/01/2012. Creditors of the dccodont aro notified that at Claims against tno estate win bo lorovcr Mood unless presented to John Wcsloy Jones. named personal representative or proposed persona tentative or Io both the probate court al 206 West Court St. Suite 302. Hastings, and the named/proposed personal representative with.n a months after tho data of publication of this notice. Date: 08/29/2012 Julie A. Nakfoor Pratt P41242 202 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4200 John Wesley Jones 135 Saint John St. Freeport, Ml 49325 (616) 299-6572 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting AugustS, 2012 Supervisor J. Stonebumer called tho meeting to order at 7.00 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stonebumer, Treasurer K. McGuire, Trustee Grundy and Trustee R Goebel Absent: none Also present were 11 guest. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved with changes. Minutes wore presented to the Board and approved. Correspondence was road. Barry County Commissioner report was given. Public Comment was received Parks Report was given Fire Departments report was placed on file. Approved to place Lt. Charles Ford on Medical leave. Police Department report was placed on filo. Authorized hiring Christopher Bailey as Reserve Officer. Approved Chief Thompson to Immediately begin the process of purchasing a now Police vehicle. Supervisor s Report was received. Treasurer's Report was received. Clerk's Report was received Approved to change the Farmers Market Policy to state there will bo no charge to farmers who come in as a vendor. Approved to pay Township bills for 524.547.24. Adopted lhe Resolution RE. Gul) Lake Sanitary Sewer Charges. Approved tho Parks & Recreation By-Laws revised 2/29/2012. Authorized Pralrloviow Dairy to bo put on Automatic Pay tat. No run sheot provided from Hickory Comers Firo Department. Discussion on Firearms Policy. Reluctantly accepted the resignation ol Clerk Jill Owens, offoctive October 14, 2012. Appointed Ted DeVries as Prairieville Township Clerk, effective October 15. 2012. Authorized hiring an office staff at a rate ol $10.00 up to 24 hours per weok. effective 8/9/2012 Public comments were received Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 6:44 pm. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by; Jim Stonebumer. Supervisor mrraau Notice Of Mortgogo Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho rotum of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions ol a mortgage made by Laura M. Davis, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to PHH Mortgage Services. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 30, 2003, and recorded on May 21. 2003 in instru­ ment 1104892, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Eleven and 69/100 Dollars ($81,011.69). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on September 13, 2012 Said premises arc situated In Villago of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Being known and designated as a parcel of land in tho Southwest 1/4 of section 8, Town 3 North, Rango 10 West. Yankee Springs TWR, Barry County, Ml, described as: Beginning at a point In tho contor of road which lies 1467.40 foot duo North and North 75 degrees West 782.07 fool from tho South 1/4 post of section 8; thcnco South b Degrees 6 foot West 158 foci, thonco North 83 degrees 14 foot West 82.50 foot; thcnco North 6 degrees 6 foot East 158 foot; thence South 83 degrees 14 feel East 82 50 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: August 16, 2012 For more Information, please call. FC F (246) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File 4410611F01 (08-16)(09-06) This firm Is a t0 co'led a debt Any •nformatiS’^ ^"Cusrd for this purpose If you a, . obtained w; 1 b *, aS0 contact our office at tho num'u M.lttary. P MORTGAGE SALE - Dofaun ha\ "-led ^'^toeditions of a certain moitqn,, ™' ntado in,c Uuckioy and Lomita Buckle.; S “ ,n Mambo’ First Mortgage llcKa« Z«rot>nr 18. 2002 and n.co,™’?;0' da ad 0- 2002 ln Instrument a togZ u„:y Hccords, Michigan on which Ba,ry claimed to be duo nt tho date ho^aHi? °° Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred ThlfL Tth° ?\rld Ntnoty-Four Cents (S50.732 94&Doll^ annum. Under the pQW0^'.ng 'con^ned in said mortgage and the casfl rT1fldo and provided, notice |S ha’u'° ,n su<* mortgago will be foreclosed by Prcm’ Ises, or some pan oy{ ‘ 0 tna enduo. Circuit Court of Barry CoUn^ SeP*mber 27 ■ 2012 Sa^d premi^M^n C^S Hastings. Barry County. mSJ? ™Ua!cSed as: Tbo MCCLS600°32^!ned ^doned m accordance With *'C LhT!?241 or WCL 600 3241a- in which case the redemption penod , be 30 days from tho data of such salo, expiration ol tho notice required by MCL 600 324la(c>- whichever 15 a Cr* % unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If tho property is sold at forcck^m sn’o under Chapter MCL 600 327a JSuro Act of 1961. under hifSn28’lhe borrower will bo hold responslb 0 to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure 3a[0 0, (Q Jhc mortgage holder for damaging the property Curi (h0 redemption penDa,ed: ®°0/20l2 MenSer First Mortgago. LLC «nrt9<?A.ah Ar.0"10^ Potestwo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Bivd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml S-M)8,844’5':ao“'r"»N<,: ,2'6746'(08’ JUXUy-ZU) 7757004 SCHNEIOERMAN I SHERMAN. IS P.C . A 0E8T'ANYINF0R' omIEJLc Eo?FAlN WU. be USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been lb° conditions Of a mortgage made by JACK C. GREEN, MARRIED and SUSANNE E. GREEN. MARRIED to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS”), solely as nom<nco for lender and lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2005. and recorded on February 14, 2005, in Document No 1141418, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Ban< National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgago there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum ot Qno Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred ThlrtyThree Dollars and ThirtyThree Cents ($100,83333) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Utee* tho power of salo con­ tained in said mortgagemd the statute in such case made and provided, nereis hereby given that said mortgago will bo forest by a salo of the mort­ gaged premiseport them, at public venue, At the tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings: Mtf.-gan at 01:00 PM o'clock, oe September 20. 2012 Said premises are located in Barry Count)'. Mcfrganand are described as LOT 5 AND THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 6 OF BUR-MAR ESTATES PLAT NUMBER 1, HAST­ INGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN BEING PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR­ TER OF SECTION 20, TOWN3NORTH. RANGE 6 WEST, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such salo unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale If tho above referenced property is sold at a foreclo­ sure sale under Chapter 600 ol lhe Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure safe or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Asslgnee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.000724 FNMA (08-231(09-13) thttjo Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee- In that event, your damages. It any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ton■ ,on^dcrK1 at sal°. plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Tony ARNCCAMnn"l?!0 man« original 10 ABN AMRO Mortgage fimUO Inc. Mortgagee. 8a'?l°c,obor 3.2002. and terotded on November 7. 2002 in Instalment 1091196 m Barry county, retrords. Michigan, on which modgage there Is Slxtv six tS° <IU0 al "ato hereof tho sum ol Sixty-Six Thousand Nino Hundred Twelve and 79/100 Dollars ($66.9i27m Under the power of cate remained in said mort9u?a and ,hQ s1atu,° In such case made and provlded. notice ls he,oby2“^hSd mortgage wttl -a’.: described L U^C»onty. pXXM74T^' “ 5 °' tbo^xrs^ donod in a^X54'"' unl«ss t^^.^ta which case the SC0 Wlth MCLA ‘d’ s from the date of <u^fnp‘,0n period sba • b*3 Chapter 32^1 X31 ,oreC‘°SUr Artol 196^ the mortgago fQ» pern°n who buys tb* bower “ «osuro Xh" >b»'S'9 redemption pt..." 9!r"l tho proper'* during me Dated: August \ Por more infom^ 2012 PC C (248) 593.^ Peasu call' Trott & Trott Pc 01 Attorneys For SGrv 31440 Northw(.-u “-'Of Ftmnlngton 7* H)ghw So,lo 200 O tn^°Fo' “’“b “S’34-2525 (0a-16)(09-06) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS ' Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26184-DE Estate of Betty Lou Koster, deceased. Date of birth: 02/11/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent, Betty Lou Koster, who lived nt 4304 East Blue Lagoon Road. Shelbyville, Michigan 49344, died 07/24/2012. Creditors of tho decedent ore notified that all claims against tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ruth Fredricks, named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and tho named'proposed personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/30/2012 James K. Schepers P42465 6617 Crossings Drive, SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 (616) 554-2900 Ruth Fredricks 3034 Windcrest Way. NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616) 554-5800 FOR PUBLICATION ONLY NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600-3205© 15591 S M-37 HWY. BATTLE CREEK, Ml 49017 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE Is hereby provided to tho borrower(s) and/or mortgagors (hereinafter ’Borrower) regard­ ing the property located at 15591 S M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek. Ml 49017. The Borrower has lhe right to request a meeting with tho mortgago holder or mortgago servicer. Tho agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgago Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600 3205b and 600.3205c Is: Mark D. Hofslee, Bolhouso, Baar & Lefero, P.C.. 3996 Chicago Drive SW. Grandville, Ml 49418, (616) 531-7711, markh'Sbolhouselaw.com. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting lhe Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website or by calling tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority at httpAWAv michigan aov/mshda or at (866) 946­ 7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor within 30 days from September 4, 2012, foreclosure proceedings will not be com­ menced until 90 days after September 4, 2012. If thc Borrower and tho agent designated above reach an agreement to modify lhe mortgage loan, the mortgage will not bo foreclosed if tho Borrower abides by the terms of tho agreement. The Borrower has tho right to contact an attor­ ney. Tho telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968­ 0738. For more information, please call Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouso Baar & Lefero. P.C. Attorneys for Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union 3996 Chicago Drive SV/ Grandville, Ml 49418 (616) 531 -7711 markli@bolhouselaw.com Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount tondered at salo, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgago made by James Howard Nanninga and Julie A Nanninga husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2001, as evidenced by Affidavit Of Lost Document dated October 20, 2008. and recorded on October 21. 2008 in instrument 20081021*0010338, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgago there is claimed to bo duo at the dale hereof tho sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred and 73/100 Dollars ($63,600.73). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on October 4. 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbod as: Tho South 5 Acres of tho East 1/2 of tho East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 1 North Range 7 West, except tho West 100 feet of the South 200 feet thereof, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, according to tho recorded plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sate. If the properly is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: September 6, 2012 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 314-10 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File F224790F02 (09-0fl)(09-27) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 12-26182-DE VIOLET DEAL Date of birth: Estate of 12/30/1921 NOTIcVroCREDiTORS: Th.oocodent. Vlohrt D°CroaMr^onM decedent are rwtftod that al claims aeatact the estate will b" 1°™°' barred unless presented to Randy Deal, named personal ropresentatrve or proposed po-sonal 'epre5f^ live, or to both tho probate court at 206 W. Ccu. St Suite 302. Hastings and the named, proposed personal representative witoin 4 months after mo date of publication of this notice. Date: August 29, 2012 William D. Renner. It P29832 116 East Chicago Street Co’dwater. Ml 49036 (517) 278-5614 Rondy Dea! 1241 East State Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945*3428 r-vo*S4 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to co'led a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Mil.tary, p'oase contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgago mado by Bernice Boocher and John E. Boocher, wife and husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007 and recorded July 10, 2007 in Instrument H 1182792 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America. N.A, successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing. LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. LP. by assignment dated February 21. 2012 and recorded March 1. 2012 in Instrument 4 201203010002131 on which mort­ gago there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof lhe sum of Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($91,959.32) including interest 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 27, 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 32 of Aben Johnson's First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 46. Commonly known as 330 E Francis St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case.lhc redemption period shall be 30 days /rom the .date o( such seto. or. upon tho expirpf.crrxjl the notxte required by MCL 60Q.324lafo), whichever Is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies, if the property Is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278. tho borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at tho mortgago foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gago holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: 8/30/2012 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing. LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. LP. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No. 12-67089 (08-30)(09*20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgago mado by Rosemary Ann Davis, a married woman and Joel C. Davis, as to homestead rights only, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2007, and recorded on August 20. 2007 in instrument 20070820-0001071 and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chemical Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Eleven Thousand Five «UinwnJ?ifty*TW° °nd 08/100 Do,,ara Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gago and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided nouco is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises of Pat? °f lhCm‘ at pub’ic vcnduy- at the placo rnn pm9 th° or?u,t court Barry County al 1.00 PM, on October 4. 2012 7 ai ii ??,id . Pfemises ar© situated in Village Middleville, Barry County Michlann ->r,9i ° recorded in Libor 3 of Plats7Page 72 M ^‘9an* as doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241?*?’ ^aXTu« Vs the mortgage forec'osure sate or to mJal holder for damaging tho proounv k redemption period P'operty dUnng lh(> Dated: September 6, 2012 For more information. plCQSe caJ1. FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suito 200 tarrmngton Hilis, Michigan 48334. Fife *396291F03 “<^-2525 (09-O6)(O9-27) 70 rsj �nw The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 6. 2012 - Page 11 LEGAL HOlJCES NO>|C" g aMoEBt COIlFc’2’^ Sole This is a ?RmCL°SURE N0T1CE <febl. Any infn,™ Co!!ector tempting to collect a Purpaso. if ,nK1'011 obtained will bo used for this our offico n. afe in the Military, please contact SALE - Dnu * "dfnbor listed below MORTGAGE a Certain has 1,000 mado ,n 010 conditions of SIng’o Woman m8de by’ PoMl1 A Mortgagee da A**®*9* Comp3n* LtC’ August92?' 29' 2005 and recorded Countv n ,5 In lnstfo^nt t 1151447 Barry a^siannd M:ch^an Sa‘d mortgage was Comnan9 l°: _Peul8che Brink National Trust Asse?.BaN<Ims,co ,or Argent Securities Inc., 2005-w? k Pass'Through Certificates, Scries and a'2S:gnmor,: d,‘*,od August 13. 2012 2012-003287 andh^ !5, 2012 *n ins,n;rnenl * 2010 and by a£s,Onn,0n’ dated October 28. < ^t0itnS^Novcnibor2|2010,nln5fnjment by d3!ed 2010 tn in » ‘ 2010 Qnd rocorded November 30, mortoiJ ?nt * *”O"»ooiii33 on Which ho-eof thA er° S da,fnod ,0 b0 due at the date Three °n° Hundred N-n0 Thousand Cents ^?n^ entV‘Four DoMare and Forty-Six annum i’ini9,324’46) ^eluding Interest 2% per __ Under the power of sate conta’nod tn said an? the s!a,utQ in such case made and ’ no,1CO is hereby given that said mortgage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ s. or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit tjourt of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 20. d Said premises are situated in Village of reoport. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 4 of Block i of thc Village of reepon. according to tho recorded plat thereof. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions, and limitations of record, if any Commonly known as 157 Maple St, Freeport Ml 49325 Tho redemp­ tion period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tho expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. It tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsi­ ble to the person who buys tho property al the mort­ gage foreclosure salo or to the mortgago holder for damaging tho property dunng the redemption penod. Dated; 8/23/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-W2, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: PotesL-vo & Associates, P C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-63071 (08-23)(09-13) IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY ANO IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERV1CEMEMBERS* CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacy Jones, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc , as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corporation, its successors or assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 2007 and recorded August 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070827-0001341, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgago is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Nino Hundred Seventy and 12/100 Dollars ($76,970.12) including Interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gago and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wlil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue al tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 09/20/2012 Said premises are located In tho Townsh:p of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 47 of Supervisor's Piat of tho Village of Prairieville, according to the Plat thereof recorded In Uber 2 of Plats. Page 74, Barry County Records, being part of tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, excepting therefrom the East 127 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCA §600.3241a, in which case Iho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the salo. In that event, your damages, If any, aro limited solely to the return of ttie bid amount ten­ dered a! sale, plus interest. If thc property is sold at foreclosure salo. pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278, tho borrower will be held <esponsib!c to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to lhe mortgage holder tor damage 10 tho property during tho redemption period If you ar»j a tenant in thc property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 23. 2012 Ohans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 2465021600 File No. 682.1523 (06-23)(09-13) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Snlo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M1UTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered nt sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Mark R Storey and Julie Ann Storey, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2004, and recorded on July 8. 2004 in instru­ ment 1130551. and assigned by raid Mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS. INC . ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2004­ 10 os assignee as documented by an assignment. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof lhe sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Four and 37/100 Dollars ($99,004.37). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gago and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on September 13, 2012. Said promises aro situated in City ol Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Commencing At Tho Northeast Corner Of Lot Eleven Hundred And Fifty Six Of Said Plat, Thenco North 4 Rods. Thenco West 0 Rods, Thenco South 4 Rods, Thcnco East To Place Of Beginning. Being A Part Of This Southwest One Quarter Of Section 17. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 500.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sa’e If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption ponod. Dated- August 16. 2012 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #407981F01 (08-16,(09-06) mro.M AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE» Default having been made in lhc terms and conditions of a certain mortgago made by Ronald P Armour , . Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee (or Polaris Homo Funding Corp.. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day ol February. 2007 and recorded in the oftice of tho Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of March. 2007 in Uber Instruments 176993 of Barry County Records, page . said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Troo Servicing LLC on which mortgago thero is c’aimed to bo due at the date of this notice, tho sum of Eighty One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Nino & 62/100 ($81259 62). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ol salo contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 13th day of September. 2012 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Timo, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo at public auction, to tho high­ est bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Ml (that being the building where tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held), of tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.75% per annum and all legal costs charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by lav/, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by Iho undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in tho premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry. State ol Michigan, and described as fo'low to wit A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECWN 35 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH W POST OF SAID SECTION 35 AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES WEST 426 d FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER OF Bmn ROAD. WHICH IS THE TRUE POINT OF BE™ NING. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 212 9 FFFt ALONG THE CENTER OF BIRO ROAD ON W? ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT OF RadVk 284.78 FEET. THE CHORD OF V/HICH OtARR NORTH !9 DEGREES 33 MINUTES EAST 207 4 FEET. THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 58 m.m UTES EAST. 41.1 FEET. THENCE: SOUT1 £ DEGREES 18 MINUTES EAST 203 FfJ? THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 04 WEST 120 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 88 oSJf? 07 MINUTES WEST 252 FEETTO THE PO^NTo? BEGINNING. During tho rax <G) m?X ° NT 0F ly Mowing lhe lile. .hi?’pX,IZT redeemed except that in tho event that tb^n/ b° ly is dotennined to be abandon^ p± MCLA 600 3241a, the property mav ho , ? during 30 days imme^S™ ° Pursuant to MCtJk 600 3278 'ho mnrt-?-, / b° hold ro'-ponsible io tho pW50n X S !S redemption period Dated. H/16/?O12 GrS?/’0 Servicing LLC Mortgagee 000 ^foe FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Attorney lor GrW}n Tr Servicing LLC 888 W Big Beaver S^eX T'^ Ml 48084 248 362-2600 GTSD FNMA An, « y’ (05-16)(09-06) J5UhNU AAunou,R On THIS FIAMcT A DEBT. ANY S^nEMpT- ING TO BE USEO For t?RMATION WE °PTm£AS£ CONTACT Quo 2RAT PGR. by^h 0 loreeloltaj ">»» bo rescinded by damagC3> tf 3 *°d9agoo. |n that event. V turn of ,h r. shall be limit. p;-i^uun,,en- lu“nA Married Wonw^rtgag(> E|ecJr^ Original qagor(s). Mortgagee, dated Ju£ Systems.Inc •, ust 4,2003 in <:003'und recorded on MU ga)(J Mo^^nt 1110155. and assigned OY B®gee t0 Qank America, N.A^s p fRa Country?^’°wBac Hom° Loans Servi - -• 5Signeo H®mo Loans Servicing. L rCtS?mon!cd by an alignment, .n 0^ j$ da Mchigan. on which mortgage of T «o be due at the date hereof rcd Twonty.^'Cd F,”00n Thousand Two H i Eight and 07/100 Do'lars ($215.228° Under tho power 0Uale -contained |n gage and the statut Led. note is •* 0350 mado and cm•* mortsMo^, bo foreclosed by a 531 m°rtgaged premises 0, some port ol lhem. ol holding tho orcuit coMhn Bany Coun^. at 1 00 PM. on September 20, 2012. y Said promises am s'"t«ed in Township ol Ynnkoo Springs. Mchigan. and aro desenbod as: Lot 2’^_ SubdMslon, Yankee Sprmgs T"^;Pp™r>'c°omy. M.chigan. as recorded m Liber 2 ot ria.S( paga 3g The redemption per.°d sha!i bo 6 tho date of such sa-o. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. if tho property <s sold at foreefosuro salo under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at ttie mortgago foreclosure sale or to tho mortgago holder for damaging the progeny during tho redemption period. Dated: August 23. 2012 For more information, please call. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trotl, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File P389949F02 (08-23)(09-13) 7nnnA IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AOTOKATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Jason A. Hobbs, aka Jason Hobbs, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage- Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated July 11. 2006 and recorded July 20. 2006 in Instrument Number 1167398. Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. Thero is claimed to be duo at lhe dato hereof tho sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 47/100 Doliars ($110,213.47) includ­ ing interest at 6 75% P0r arinum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of Ihom, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 09/20/2012 Said promises aro located in tho Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Property situated in Ibe Township of Barry, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows; _ A parcel of land In the East 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, described as beginning 7 / / feet North of the center of said Section 28. to- Placo beginning, thenco West 198 feet, thcnco North 95 foot, thence East 198 feci, thenco South 95 lent to the placo of begin­ ning, Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption ponod shall bo 6 months from the dato ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth MCA §600.3241 a. In which case tho redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho date cl such salo. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The fcrcclosing mortgagee can rescind tho solo. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely Io tho ruturn of the bid amount ten­ dered at salo. plus,nterost. If the property is s°’d ^closure salo, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278. the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or (o the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period If you aro a tenant in tho property, pleaso contact our office* as you muY J^ve certain rights Dated; August 23. 2012 Orlans Associates. r-C Attorneys lor Servicer PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-50-*1 File No. 200 9322 (O«-23)(O9-13) mrjsu NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MIU­ TARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER USTED BELOW. Default has occurred in tho conditions of a Mortgago (^Mortgage*) mado by Tirncihy K. Marlin, a/k/a Timothy Marlin and Kimberly S. Mari n, hus­ band and wife, of 2710 Pino Trail Drive. M'ddlovillo. Michigan 49333, Mortgagor, to Lake Michigan Credit Union, a stalo chartered credit union, having its principal offico at 4027 Lake Drive SE. Sulfo 110, Grand Rapids, M.chigan 49546. which Mortgago was dated July 13. 2007, and recorded in tne office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 15, 2007 at Instrument Number 20070315-0000958 By reason of this default, tho Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgago duo and payable Immedi­ ately. As of tho dato of this Notice there is claimed to bo duo for principal and interest on this Mortgago the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-nino Thousand Four Hundred Forty-five and 41/100 Dollars ($229,445.41). No suit or proceeding at law has boon instituted to recover tho debt secured by this Mortgago or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Salo contained In this Mortgago and tho statute In such case mado and provided, this Mortgago will bo foreclosed by salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the high­ est bidder at tho East Steps of tho Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 that being tho placo of holding Circuit Court In said County, on Thursday, tho 271h day of September, 2012, at 1.00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgago aro located in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: EXHIBIT A Legal Description of 2710 Pino Trail Drive. Middleville. Ml 49333 Pared 2: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Rango 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at tho North 1/4 corner of said sec­ tion; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 sec­ onds East 974.70 feet along tho North lino of said Northeast 1/4; thcnco South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 1187.69 feet along the East lino of the West 60 acres ol said Northeast 1/4 to tho cen­ terline of State Road; thenco North 72 degrees 31 minutes 34 seconds West 172 30 Ice! along said centerline; thence south 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 287.34 foot to the placo of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 140.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 26 min­ utes 39 seconds West 412.61 feet, thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds East 300.00 feet; thenco South 78 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds East 412.30 feet to tho placo of beginning. Parcel 3 That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at tho North 1/4 comer ol said section; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 974.70 feet along thc North Imo of said Northeast 1/4; thenco South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 sec­ onds West 1187.69 feet along the East Imo ol tho West 60 acres ol said Northeast 1/4 to the centerfine ol State Road; thenco North 72 degrees 31 minutes 34 seconds West 172.30 feet along said centerline; thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 427.34 feet to tho place of beginning; thenco South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 26 min­ utes 39 seconds West 412.61 feet, thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds East 220 00 feet; thence North 79 degrees 26 minutes 39 seconds East 412.61 feet to the placo of beginning Parcel 4 That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at tho North 1/4 corner of said sec­ tion. thenco South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 sec­ onds East 974.70 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4; thenco South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 1187.69 feet along the East line of the West 60 acres of said Northeast 1/4 to the cen­ terline ol State Road; thenco South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 264.0 feet to the place ol beginning; thcnco South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 300 77 foot; thenco South 79 degrees 26 minutes 39 seconds West 168.26 feet; thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds East 333.72 feet; thenco South 89 degrees 15 min­ utes 46 seconds East 165.0 feel to tho place of beginning. Subject to and together with an casement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip ol land, the Easterly Imo of which is described as: That part of tho East 1/2 of Section 32 Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said sec­ tion thcnco South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 sec­ onds West 888.32 feet along tho North-South 1/4 lino of said section to the centerline of State Road; thenco South 72 degrees 31 minutes 34 seconds East 441 0 feet along said centeri.no to the place ol beginning of lhe East ime of said 66 foot wide ease­ ment; thence South 01 degree 13 minutes 25 sec­ onds West 960.59 foot to tho place ol endmg of said easement. Tax Parcel No. 08-08-032-025-05 Notice is further given that thc length of tho redemption period will be six (6) months from tho dato ol sa’o unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCUk 600.324ia. in which.case tho redemption period will be as provided by MCLA 6°n 'th;s.1 property is sold at a foreclosure salo by advertisement, during me period of redemption, borrower/mortgagor will be responsible to the pur­ chaser or to the mortgage holder lor physical injury property beyond wear and tear tesultmg from M noonal uso ol tho property II tho phys.eal tnjury U caused by or al the direction ol tho bonower/mortgagor. WKE IdicHIGW CREDIT UNION ™sISs?RUMENT PREPAREDBY, Charles J H-o*mslra (P~-24332) Atiomoy lor Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Avo . NW. Suito 310 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3100 mu.m IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOV/ ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE • Delauit has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald W Stasch and Gertrude A Stasch. Husband and WJe as tenants by tho entireties., to Greenfield Mortgago, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 13. 2003 and recorded September 5. 2003 in Instrument Number 1112574. and Assignment of mortgage recorded on06/14/07 Document No 1181740. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgago Corp- by assignment Thero is claimed to be due a! tho dato hereof lhe sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred FortyOne and 98/100 Dollars ($66,441 98) including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of salo contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro-. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circu.t Courthouse in Hastings, M on.gan in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p m. on 10/04/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Cariton, Barry County. Michigan, and aro d-oscribed as: Lot 6 of Balm-Meer Plat according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on page 30. Section 33. Carlton Townsh'p. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period sho'i bo 6 months from tho dato of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. tn which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can resend tho sale In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return ol the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sa’e, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held . responsible to the person who buys tho property al tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage ( holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you aro a tenant in tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated- September 6. 2012 Orians Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File No. 618.8419 (09-06)(09-27) IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM* MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR • INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOTAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE. PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL REUEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Mead, a married man and Janico M. Mead, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc , as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated Juno 30. 2003 and recorded July 7. 2003 in Instrument Number 1108007, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by Weils Fargo Bank. NA by assignment. There is cla mod to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Ftvo Thousand Nino Hundred Nmo and 94/100 Dollars ($85,909.94) including Interest at 5.875% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago wi’l be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! pub'ic venduo at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on 10'04’2012 Said premises aro located in tho Township of Carlton, Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 lino ol Section 27. Town 4 North, Rango 8 Wes’. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, Distant East 765 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence East 220 feet along said 1/4 line; thence South 231 feet at nght angles with said 1/4 Imo. thence West 220 feet, thenco North 231 lee! to tho point of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Ihe foreclosing mortgagee can rescind Iho sale. In tnat event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return ol the b-d amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest It lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278. tne borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage forec'osuro sale or to tho mortgago hoWer lor damage to lhe properly during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in ihe property, please contact our oftice as you may have certain rights. Dated September 6. 2012 Or tans Associates PC. Attorneys for Sorvcer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 40007-504! File No. 326 9632 (09-C6)(0&-27) �POLICE BEAT, continued from previous column 12 - Thursday September 6. 2012 - The Hastings Banner Archie Lawrence Leatherman. 44. of 1 lasting u as sentenced Aug 29 for operating ■Jikler the influence of liquor, third offense, -^•ithcrnian was ordered to sene 60 days in mil, with credit for two days served. He must ,a>’ $1,698 in court assessments and serve 24 months on probation. The last 30 days of his iail sentence will Ik suspended (Kliding suc­ cessful completion of probation. He must pay si60 per month toward assessments, ^-calherman's driver’s license was suspended. . harges of operating with license suspended, evoked or denied and habitual offender, third fftense, were dropped. On Aug. 29 Steven Scott Kane. 43, was sentenced for operating under Ihe influence of iquor. third offense. Kane, of Battle Creek. a as ordered to sene 60 days in jail, with credit for one day served. He must pay $1,698 and serve 18 months on probation. The last 45 days of his jail lime will be suspended upon success completion of probation. A work release was granted. Kane ,nus . :\jnvcr’s month toward assessments. » license is suspended and his xehi liied Charges drop(*d n£,u Xnuing while intoxicated, third dellied: w ith license .suspended, revoked or du) 1UL open container of alcohol in ve t . habitual offender, second offense. 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The man allegedly cboPpcd < kitchen cabinet with the hatchct’.thcn lcfl2^ residence and smashed more windows. The K9 Unit was dispatched to loca« s2£ peet. but wils unable to pick up a trai. The suspect’s cell phone was called with no answer, and subsequently a message was leu to contact deputies. The Michigan State Police helicopter was contacted to help in the .search, but the weather grounded the chopper. There has been no contact from the suspect. A report has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Midnight feeding leads to flying cat food Deputies responded to the Pennock Emergency Room Aug. 25 in reference to a domestic assault. A 20-year-old Middleville woman said she was assaulted by her boyfriend, also 20. She had asked thc man to get out of bed and feed their 1-month-old baby, since she had gotten up with thc baby twice already. She told deputies thc man got out of bed, but allegedly punched her in the back as he rose. She became angry and fol­ lowed the man from the bedroom into the living room. Thc woman said when the man put the baby in a bassinet, she tlirew a can of cal food al him from the kitchen. She said the man entered theJcitchcn, pushed her up against the cabinet andpunched her twice in the face, ^he ro^ deputies she was also swinging back at lhe man. At that lime, the boyfriend grabbed their baby and locked himself and the child in a basement bath­ room. She told deputies when she started pounding on the bathroom door, the man came out with a paint roller and started hit­ ting her Photographs were taken of injuries and thc home. At the end of questioning, both individuals left lhe home and stayed with family overnight. A report has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Girlfriend responds by throwing objects Barry County deputies, speaking to a man at the front desk of thc sheriff’s department Aug. 22, were told the man had an argument with his girlfriend and she started throwing things at him. He (old deputies he did not want the 39-ycar-old Hastings woman arrested, but did want the incident docu­ mented. When questioned, the woman said during the argument the man started “push­ ing her buttons” and being mean. Neither of thc two sustained physical injuries. Thc man agreed to spend the night at a friend’s house until he and his girlfriend cooled down. The report was forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor for review on domestic violence. yHURSDAYtSERTFMPf R13 315PM 430 PM 5 00 PM 500 PM 603 PM BOO PM 6.30 PM 7.00 PM G-rt Ecys Boys Gils Girts Grts Bjys GrU Iftrsfly Fresh. KiStXfi^JinOfcCCH H ’A’ay.3rt Uro HS Socor OnnwHA HS ix(h) H Fresb We/taU Yi’dyt.'x! 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M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits i? deX^v and Woman arguing mstde. The aePul> knocked loudly. but n0 on “n'w^d. Eventually Ud man came 10 the door and the deputy'eiplaitted he would like to come inside and Ji,,ck on the woman s "•-dl-be-mg. dV"11 ChCtfused entry, and reportedly eSU"'c<) ^uine Wh.n the deputy again knocked, th,. w’ "hvn vrllinR. “Let 'hem in. Let the,0?’" ^deputy identified himself and n ,n- Th6 ... nol open the dow ,hc d^Kf'hcrf he home to «rify the we^’Z ''ouId JJ woman. The 46year-old Dyu p ’,n? of thC 'deputy enter. kadi"« tT'?" ,d. Xn> where the "Onta 'lte hv,n® ma chair, shak'!*• The Htt^TTn?fficer also entered lhl: resident !“*,‘s,"P the deputy w«n' outsit'. "!v — rtnd she said man had not ______ allowed her to leave thc house in two days and allegedly threatened to put her in hand­ cuffs to keep her inside She told deputies lhe man and four of his friends had been smoking methamphetamines in lhe back­ yard. She said that as she was trying to call 911, the suspect threw her on the kitchen table and started shaking her. During the conversation, the deputy noticed a two-bumcr electric hot plate with several blackened Mason jars, and recognized the situation as possible methamphetamine production. The deputy went back inside and questioned lhe man about thc alleged physical confronta­ tion. The man denied it nnd began drinking a beer. When the deputy asked if there were weapons near him, the man said no, but according to thc report looked directly at a metal container next to his beer. Upon request, the suspect showed lhe deputy the contents of the container — a red metal mar­ ijuana pipe. The man said he did not have a medical marijuana card. Thc deputy noticed another silver container with a white residue on its lid and asked the man what was in lhe container. The man responded, "Get a war­ rant.” The man was arrested for domestic assault and a report was forwarded to thc prosecutor’s office. A search warrant was authorized for controlled substances. A search of thc residence revealed two sus­ pected one-pot methamphetamine labs in a closed cooler. The Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Response Team was con­ tacted, and two troopers were dispatched to the scene. Troopers said the contents of the cooler were consistent with methampheta­ mine production. They said a clean-up team would be dispatched, lhe health department contacted, and thc scene locked down. The methamphetamine report also was turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Dirt bike gets new paint job A Nashville man contacted Barry County Deputies Aug. 19 to report his dirt bike had been stolen from his front yard on Greggs Crossing. He told deputies the yellow 2005 Suzuki 125 was just purchased at a garage sale, and the previous night he and his friends had been riding until 4 a.m. The bike was then parked in his driveway. The man said between 6 and 8 a.m. his dogs were barking, but he assumed they were barking at deer. When he went outside later in lhe day, the bike was missing. He called his friends^ but nobody knew where lhe bike, was. One of thc riders said fee had seen a truck near the residence the following morn­ ing. The following Monday, the owner called to say the bike had been found; it had been repainted, but was identified and recovered. A person of interest has also been identified, and the investigation remains open. Thief knew of hidden security system A woman called the sheriff’s department Aug. 20 and spoke with a deputy about a possible home invasion and theft. When deputies arrived at the Marsh Road resi­ dence, the woman took them to a closet where thc home’s security system is located. She said someone removed the recording disk from thc system, which contained the surveillance information. The woman said someone had been tampering with the house’s entry door and the cord attached to lhe telephone. She said she had an expensive painting stolen last year. The woman’s hus­ band also said someone had recently stolen a rifle. He described the rifle as a Marlin Western Field Model 740-A-EMS, 30-30 with a Bushnell scope. He told deputies there were no distinguishing marks on the gun. Deputies have a person of interest, and the case remains open. Sculptures stolen from yard A Delton man called deputies Aug. 28 to report $500 in lawn ornaments had been stolen from his South Norris Road home. The caller said three metal dog sculptures and a fire hydrant were missing from his yard. The man provided photos of the sculp­ tures. The case is closed with no suspects. Pills and booze end in barricade Four deputies and two stale troopers were dispatched to n possible domestic assault Aug. 23. The caller said she had kicked her boyfriend of two years out of her Quakezik Street residence. The 32-year-old man had returned to the residence and barricaded himself inside. The woman said thc two had a history of unreported domestic violence. She said the man had been drinking and became angry. Allegedly, he had put her in a choke hold earlier, called her “fat, stupid and Continued next column lazy.” and made threats of harming himself. She also said he mentioned having a gun­ Attempts were made to contact the man b> phone, and he would not open the door for law enforcement. Permission was granted by the woman for officers to enter the house. 7he man, who had been in bed. was hand­ cuffed and read his rights. Photos were taken of the home’s entry door and thc Text mes­ sages between the ex-couple. Hie man regis­ tered .21 percent blood alcohol level and admitted to taking two Vicodin pills for a wrist injury. He also denied any physical assault on thc woman or threatening to. do harm to himself. The report has been for­ warded to the prosecutor’s office for review. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 22. 2012 -7:30 P.M. Special meeting cal'ed to order and P!odga of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield. Bellmore. Hawihcme, Carr. Hanshaw, Flint Absent: Loe Approved tho Agenda as presented. Approved August 8, 2012 Minutes as printed. Finalized the boundaries of the Initial Urban Services District by roll call vote. Sot a Public Hearing to discuss the proposed Rutland Charter Township-City of Hastings Urban Services and Economic Development Agreement, to be held in conjunction with the September 12, 2012 regular board meeting. Mooting Adjourned al 7:51 p m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org nnosw ‘ SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting August 15, 2012 Supervisor J. Stonebumer caBed the meeting to order at 2.00 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stonebumer, Clerk Owens. Treasurer K. McGuire, and Trustee R. Goebel Absent. Trustee Grundy Also present were 4 guest Pledge of allegiance Agenda was approved. Minutes were not presented to the Board. Discussion of Farmers Hall of Fame Building. Approved PCI to do an inspection of the Bams, not to exceed $200.00 Meeting adjourned at 4XJ0 pzn. Submitted by: Jill Owens, CJerk . . Attested Io by: J < ’2 ’’"Jirri Sfoneburhef, Supervisor ‘ '' rrsToezr IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANK­ RUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COM­ MUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE. PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Marcia Bowman and Rodney Bowman, husband and wife, to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Centex Homo Equity Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003 and recorded August 26. 2003 in Instrument Number 1111920. Barry County Records, Michigan. Thero is claimed to bo due at the dato hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Thirty­ Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four and 9/100 Dollars ($137,634.09) Including interest at 4 079% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue at tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan In Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p m. on 09/13/2012 Said promises aro located in the Township ol Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Tho following described promises situated in tho Township of Hastings. County ol Barry and State of Michigan, to wit; J Lots 5 and 8, Todd’s Acres Subdivision accord­ ing to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 4 of Plats, on Pago 21, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such salo. unless determined JZ doned In accordance with MCLA §600 3241-, which case tho redemption period shall be 30 d.wq from the dato of such sale TO ALL Pt in CHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate In that event, your damages^ hmrted solely io the return ol the bte aniount’tT dered at sale, plus interest. Gn* If tho property is sold al foreclosure sate n suant to MCL 600 327«. tho borrower response to tho parson v,no bu ,h *'' » >®W the mortgago fotecloeure sale or’to tho holder tor damage to tho propX d^a3<* redemption period. Y dunn9 II you are a tenant in tho property, p'easn our ohreo as you may have cenam rtahta Dated. August 16. 2012 J Orlons Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Fite No. 426 3857 (08-16)(09-06) " 77570241 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 6, 2012 — Page 13 Lions find the gas, speed to 34-20 win in home opener Tyler Hickey (9 • u Austin Gonser (10) runs by Delton's (5) Brady Mills on this kick return in second quarter. a st'ff arm to hold off Austin Smilh (40) to gain a few extra yards. plunge by Austin Gonser, and a five-yard scamper by Garrett Miller to build an 18-7 advantage from which the Panthers could not recover. As they worked to find their offensive legs, it was the Lion defense that kept Maple Valley within striking distance. Johnson and Brandon Erwin led thc team with 13 and 11 tackles, respectively. Tyler Hickey added six more and recorded the Lions’ only quarter­ back sack. When Delton’s Cole Ritchie found paydirt* on a one-yard power run with 9:36 remaining? it appeared that the 18-14 Maple Valley lead; could be in jeopardy. [ However, Maple Valley put on thc long-: distance jets with touchdown runs of 45 yards: by Anthony Mahler and 30 yards by Dylan; Kennedy. After failing to convert on point-; after kicks in their first three scores, the; Lions went to two-point conversions, with; successful passes from Johnson to Mahler and-’ to Gonser. ’ Maple Valley, which moves to 1-1 on the season, outrushed the Panthers 313 to 215 yards, with 136 yards coming from Hickey.1 Delton rushing was led by Zack Leinaar who' scored the final touchdown with 56 seconds remaining on a 36-yard scamper, part of a 93-' yard rushing night. a Leinaar made 18 passing attempts. con| netting six times and being intercepted three’ times. i Valley's (11) Ryan Nisso tries to reach the edge on this stretch play, but is meet there by DK’s (22) Josh Arkwright Flic start may have sputtered, but. by the ime the Maple Valley Lions found lop gear nursday night in their home opener, thc foot­ ball machine was well oiled. After spotting visiting Delton Kellogg a first quarter touchdown, Maple Valley scored the game's next three touchdowns on an eight-yard run by Beau Johnson, a one-yard Hastings tennis team nearly sweeps Marshall t f Oelfori's'(30) 2acb Lqjhaar'gets bowled oVer'by Garrett Milier (21) on this running play up the middle. ’ phot(ls by Peny Har(lin Saxon Connor von der Hoff punches an overhead in his win over Marshall’s Adam Dimoff during the Aug. 29 match. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. JJ-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits aw* Delton Kellogg Schools Bus Drivers Wanted Must be able to obtain a CDL with B-P-S. must pass State Skill Test and State Written Test, must have less than 7 points on driving record and able to pass physical, including drug test.. Application accepted at tho Superintendent's Office at 327 N. Grove St, Dolton, Ml 49046. Between 8-3 or email chersha@dkschool8.org BISHAY just imagine reaching 2,500,000 readers with just one phone call! Contact your newspaper's advertising representative or call 517.372.2424 DONATE YOUR CAR oa uf aadi Uuuaui. U<tfH for iur iiit. life wt amms. uaifl ! ' -' 'J * Onttev'taji Pi C Hastings’Chris Doxtader returns a hard ball as Marshall’s Ryan Carrel readies him­ self during a three-set match Thursday night. In the heal of a late August afternoon, the Hastings Saxons boys tennis team took it to Marshall, winning seven of the eight matches. -We almost got a shut-out," said new coach Ed von der Hoff. "I thought wc did really well, and we arc gelling better.” Junior Connor von der llofl look two straight sets, 6-4 and 6-2, against Marshall’s Adam Dimol fat first singles. Second singles’ Chris Doxtader came back after losing ihe first set lo win the next two 6-4 and 6 0. Drew White, at third singles, won his match 6-3, 6­ 0. At fourth singles, Ryan Thornburgh won in three sets I -6. 6 0. 6-4. In doubles, the Saxon teams ol Calvin Case and Jaelecl Richardson won al firai. Scot! Garber and Adam Shaeffer at second plus James Isola and Mack Clisso at third. Haslinfs fourth doubles team of Ben Anderson and Brad Smith fought on. but took I o' WiOo WheclsForWishes.org Call toll-free: l-fiaa^47*6032 BOWLING SCORES Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications7 You can «.we VOX when you fill your pre»criptlon» al Our Canadian Pharmacy. ‘ Seto tko rower • ^aWish .. Coll: (313) 451 Our for AH<»tv»«m5 H«1l« "fc SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FOR FREEI of H*c Woctlis* Start Your Social Security Otsabihty Application In Under GO Socondi - CALL NOW! 1-877-856-2237 Bottle Ibesday lYlos Classic Frio 4-0; ixxik Insurance 3-1;Team Turkey 3-1; Coleman Insurance 2-2; CBS* 7 2; Roll A Rama 2-2: Blair Landscaping 2-2SA-M 1-3; Lu's Team I -3; Ghost Team 0-4 ’ High Series - T. Thompson 209; R Brummcl 172;T. Daniels 170; L. 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(Photo by Dan Goggins) If they’d somehow been able to stash away some points from their explosive season­ opening win just six days earlier, lhe Hastings Saxons may have fell a little differently about last Thursdays 16-12 loss to Hopkins nt Johnson Field. A few more points — and a few less sec­ onds on lhe game clock — would have kept lhe Saxons undefeated going into Friday's third game of the season al Forest Hills Northern. Those game-expiring seconds, which many Saxon fans felt never should have been on the clock, proved to be the crucial factor in giving Hopkins a last-play touchdown to take away a 12-10 Hastings lead and the game. "They had a good game plan against us and played physical, disciplined football,” said Saxon Coach Fred Rademacher. "They made few mistakes and they made plays ” The Saxons had gone up. 12-8, late in lhe fourth quarter on an 80-yard touchdown run by senior Kenny Cross, lhen conceded an intentional two-point safety to reduce the advantage to 12-10 and to allow a free kick that pinned the Vikings on their own 29-yard line with less than two minutes and no time outs remaining. After mounting a 70-yard drive, Hopkins appeared to have stalled on the Saxon oneyard line with lhe final seconds of lhe game clock ticking to conclusion. However, offi­ cials ruled that Hastings defensive players were intentionally slow in returning to the line for a final Hopkins play and stopped lhe clock. Stephen Shaffer (31) who, with Kenny Cross rushed for 110 yards, also scores a three-yard power touchdown run. (Photo by Dan Goggins) shared offensive rushing honors with junior Stephen Shaffer at 110 yards each, also led the defensive effort with 11 tackles and an interception. Shaffer scored lhe other Saxon touchdown on a three-yard dive. Ken Cross (24) leads another Saxon defensive effort with this interception and 11 tackles to go with it, backed up here by Zach McMahon. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Though Hastings’ faithful protested that, because only a penally flag could have stopped the clock and none was thrown, the game clock should have been allowed to expire and provide a Hastings win. Instead, Hopkins senior Blake Kraft plunged m for his second touchdown of the game and for thc Viking win. The last-gasp play was especially disap­ pointing for a Saxon defense that had gone six straight quarters without allowing a score before Thursday’s second half. Cross, who "We’ve played very well defensively, but still have a lot of room for improvement.” summed up Rademacher. "We do a good job of playing physical and fast. We get a lot of people to the ball.” Viking kickers start slow but finish strong Maybe Lakewood soccer coach James LeVeque needs an alarm clock for his team. For the third straight game, the Vikings allowed an opponent to score thc game’s first goal before charging back for a win in one game last week and a tic in another. “Our offense again failed to capitalize on Hastings Orthopedic Clime, P.C. • Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. • Eric S. Lcep, D.O. • James L. Horton. Jr.. D.O. • David J. Heeringa, D.O. • Maria Benit, PA-C • Christopher Bom, PA-C Providing Excellence. In lhe Art of Total Orthopedic Care chances for the first 60 minutes.” said LeVeque following Lakewood’s 2-1 winner over Charlotte Tuesday, Aug. 28. "That’s something that has been hampering us this season.” The slow start scenario played out again this past Tuesday when Ionia scored on a rebound just five minutes into the start of the game. The Vikings salvaged a 1-1 lie on a goal with just 15 seconds remaining following the injury departure of Ionia goalie Alex Lee. lite Vikings now carry a 3-2-1 season record into this week’s matches at home against today and. on Monday, against Grand River Prep. "The hist 20 minutes of lhe game, we played with a purpose and showed that we were the better team,” said IxVeque of lhe Aug. 28 win over Charlotte. He saw the same encouraging revival when the Vikings "came alive” against Ionia with several opportunities against goalkeeper Lee only to be denied. Kalib McKinney and Nate Kauffman scored lhe iwo goals against Charlotte with Dylan Durkee assisting on each. Goalkeeper Brady Forman recorded six saves on seven Oriole shots. McKinney was also the goal scorer against Ionia in a game in which Forman made seven saves on eight Bulldog shots. Physical Medicine and Pain Management Accessible. Comprehensive, _ i n to riflM; Jarnes L Horton' Jr ' D 0- Orth°PGd':c Surgeon; David J. 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Cali 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news of Barry County. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-09-12.pdf e93577eb761f9c348a53f85cbc0beb6e PDF Text Text Three more townships Giving thinks and °pt out on swan issue encouragement See Stories on Pages 2 & 7 See Editor^ on ^age 4 Winchester passes a Scot to win TK Invite See Story on Page 17 9®u°ted to 804879110187 the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 AR-RT ’ CH ANNER mbw 12, 20,3 VOLUME 160, No 37 PRICE 75C City bans smoking in three parks; considering city-wide ban Household hazardous waste dropoff is Saturday The Barry County Household Hazardous Waste, Tire, Medicine and Electronics Collection is set for Saturday. Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry County Expo Center,-1350 N. M-37 Highway. Several groups work together to offer this twice-yearly opportunity for resi­ dents to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, cleaning supplies, pesticides, automo­ tive fluids, oil-based paints and other household wastes. For additional information, see the display advertisement in this issue of the Banner. Fresh Food Initiative location change for Sept. 18 Due to an event at First United Methodist Church in Hastings Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Fresh Food Initiative distribution will be at the Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway. The program will return to the Methodist church Wednesday’, Sept. 25. ’ For more information, call the Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. Hastings American Legion updates meeting schedule The Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 of the American Legion hosts four legionrelated meetings each month in Hastings. The post’s general meetings arc the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The American Legion Riders meet the second lluirsday of the month at 7 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. For more information, call Denise Straley, 269-948-9776. All meetings are at the post, 2160 S. M-37 Highway. Hastings. Civil War topic of ILR class Tile American Civil War will lie the topic of a September Institute for Learning in Retirement Class on Tuesdays September 24 through November 19 from 10 a.m -Noon. The class will meet at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfcld Center on West Gun Lake Road. 2013 is the sesquicentcnnial of the turning point of the Civil War, Emancipation Prod anta lion and the bat­ tles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg. Instructor Jim Erwin will recount the background of the war mid the strategics of both the North and South. Tlie class will end Nov 19, the 1501 h anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. f or fee infonnation or to regi Her. call the KCC Fchsenfdd Center, 269-948 9500. ext. 2803. i I by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer “If you got ’em, smoke ’em”— just not in the City of Hastings. The Hastings City Council, with trustees Barry Wood and Don Bowers absent. Monday unanimously approved an ordinance banning smoking in 1st Ward Park and adjoining public parking spaces, the new spray plaza, including adjoining restrooms, and Tangletown play structure at Bob King Park. Before the vote, council member Bill Redman said he look an informal poll of 100 Hastings residents, and 57 were in favor ot the city-wide smoking ban, 33 were in favor • of limiting the ban to the 1st Ward Park. Tangletown and the Hastings Spray Plaza, and 10 opposed any smoking ban. The council also heard a first reading of a prciposed ordinance that would ban smoking in or on the grounds of the following cityowned properties: Bob King Park. Fish Hatchcry Park. Tyden Park, including pro|>erty north of the Thomapple River; 1st Ward Park, 3rd Ward Park. Hastings Dog Park, Hastings Rivcrwalk. including lands within 10 feel on either side of the pavement and improved areas adjoining the trail; Bliss Riverfront Park. Hastings Outdoor Nature Area (Swcezy’s Pond area), Hammond Road Disc Golf Course and Zhigaawin Trail Area, Hastings Spray Phiza. and Riverside Cemetery’. Smoking is already banned in and around ci.y hall, however. Hastmg> , Manager Jeff Mansfield said that bet’orehe second reading, he will add a section b. nmng all cmploy<£ and visitors from smoking m Or city-owned building. .A second reading O' the proposed ordi­ nance will be made during the nexl f meeting of the council, w’hich U sIaled for ? p.m. Monday. Sept. 23. After the second rend. ing, the council is expected to decide whether to adopt the city-wide smoking ban. In other business, the council; • Had a public hearing regarding the pro­ posed brownfield plan for property at the cor­ ner of West State Street and North Broadway that is the site of a proposed Walgreens. There was no public comment about the amendment which set a cap of $524,725 on the loan to the developer. Geenen-DeKock, and which and a July 15. 2015. completion date for the project. The amendment was approied unanimously, with trustee David Jaspersc abstaining. Jasperse, a pharmacist and downtown busi­ ness owner, also abstained frum the vote on three related motions which were also approved by the council - a revenue sharing agreement between the developers, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, the and Hastings Downtown Development Authority, a brownfield redevelopment and reimbursement agrccmetf, and a motion to See SMCMNG, page 2 Hastings Manufacturing Company employees smoking in 1st Ward Park will soon need to'tind another location to indulge their habit. • Hastings student enrollment dawn, but igter than projected by Sandru Ponsetto Staff Writer While student enrollment is down from spring 2013, (he good news for Hastings Area Schools is that the count is higher than projected, which could mean more state funding than anticipated. “We’re 23 students above the 2,741 that was projected for this year. We bud­ geted for 2,748 (factoring in 6.3 full-time equivalent for St. Rose School students who participate in the district’s physical education, art and media classes!. The enrollment, as it stands now, would mean an additional $140,000 (in state funding! for our budget.” said district superintend­ ent Todd Geerlings. During the board of education work session Tuesday evening, Geerlings gave a report on the overall student enrollment and that of each building in the district. Enrollment for Hastings elementary schools was up slightly compared to last spring’s numbers: Central 352, no change; Northeastern. 325. up five; Southeastern, 285. up 26; Star. 310, up eight. The combined fall enrollment for elementary’ schools is 1.272 which is an increase of 39 students from the spring and 31 more than the projected enroll­ ment. Enrollment for Hastings Middle School was 624, down 24 from the spring; but up five from the projected enrollment of 619. Hastings High school enrollment stands at 809 with 60 alternative educa­ tion students for a total of 869. down 35 from the spring and 12 students less than the 881 projected for fall enrollment. Tim Berlin, director of business servic­ es, said that the district, like most in the state of Michigan, can anticipate a decline in enrollment over the next several years. The official fall 2013 count day is Wednesday, Oct. 2. That count, blended with the spring 2013 count, will deter­ mine how much funding districts will receive from the State of Michigan. Family, friends, community will miss Steve Jacobs by Doug VanderLaan Editor A legacy was one of those things Steve Jacobs never even had to think about. His was easy to see and in place as he lived each day. “He could always give you an uplifting,” recalls friend and fellow Kiwanis Club mem­ ber Neil Braendle. “Steve was always cheer­ ful, 1 never saw him down.” Jacobs, 65, lost his battle with cancer Thursday, Sept. 5, while receiving treatment at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He never lost his joy, though. An avid sports follower, Jacobs even engaged in lighthearted banter with family and friends about the difficulty of being a life­ long Michigan State fan while receiving treat­ ment in Ann Arbor. True to his cheerful nature, he warmly received a U of M Wolverines football from his nephew Dan Ryan and proudly displayed it. “He made a good time out of any thing “ marveled brother-in-law Ron Geiger. “He was just a fantastic, lovable guy. No matter what you wanted to do. it was fine with him. I never heard of anyone who said they didn’t like Sieve,” The loyally of friends and associates no doubt came from his sincere interest in others, whether from his position as .secretary-treas­ urer of the family business, J-Ad Graphics Inc., or Irom his encounters with numerous sports fans who talked teams with him and tested his sports knowledge. Jacobs was not often stumped, according to his sister, Joyce Ryan. “Steve was an encyclopedia of Malistic.s,” said Ryan. "He knew who was on each team, how well they were doing, where they came from and where they were going.” "He was a lot like our dad in that way,” ever, recognizing his responsibilities as a family member and, later, as a member of the wider community. As a teen, he was always ready to fill in as an altar boy when the pastor at St. Rose of Lima would call on him. As an adult, he was an active member of the Kiwanis Club and is still remembered for the hard work he offered to the local Jaycees. “Steve was credited with being a catalyst in saving the local Jaycees chapter in the late 1980s,” recalls Paul Ballinger. ”He served as the only two-time president of the local organization, and. many years later, was rec­ ognized with the highest honor a local Jaycee chapter can bestow on a member, the Junior Chamber International Senatorship.’’ The honor didn’t surprise those who knew s,eve Jacobs adds his brother I'^d *Ht had (|)c abj|. . (o remember facts and names.’’ And ihat »<««>'» interactions with peo­ ple. . r "He was always tntcrestwi । said bv । Mul ,n anyone he was talking to. । red, J Ryan remembers how , brother Steve created ini ? J ! ^ter her tng 0„ one-nun team, in^'>8anies playting. ronning the bases, and^.^ b:“commentary at the P^.dmg htsown swimming was also kei.nd ,Hls for he had for the |>o»d at hislbe >»« on which the J-Ad (ir;i|)^<J"dkfall”:r •' farni now located to an abo ‘ bui,dings arc which he enjoyed lX)0^ ’n “cannonball” jumps in lhc’nJ Iriends with Jacobs worked as hard ’■ 1 he playcdt hl)W. Jacobs best. “He was generous to anyone who needed help •• observes bis older brother. John. ••Steve wls helpful with suggestions to anyone seekine solutions, and he was diligent in helpmg to create success with anything m which he was ?“haIge. As everyone has satd he truly was the cood J’uys we meet in life. “"Jacobs’w«rk with the local Kiwanis Club •< iko being remembered as exemplary, par^y^uscUcamefromahean.or.he “ITw^ a good worker, and he had the ;iv ^1 heart.” sitys longtime Kiwaman ^°Tn ron‘ide lot <^1- Steve did. held lor the betterment of the community ^.1 for the good of the people. I e oarme. i nJ tblc -• and 1 just liked the guy. de?^?e wasn't flashy, he just said it as n * Jacobs did Hash a ncar-constanl smile. ■Healwa»h.idasm>leonhisl.tce says . Sheldon, another Ktwams C lub colGordon !’11 h s l(lu. Iu|,|c w tth Jacobs league who sat a‘ for many years. "Steve never seemed to be negative, he was just a positive-type person who always enjoyed the people he was with. I’m going to hate not seeing him (at the meet­ ings] anymore." It’s a sentiment that’s already been shared by many, according to Fred Jacobs. "I’ve had so many friends, relatives and customers call and comment on how much they miss him," relates Fred. "One longtime customer told me yesterday that Steve was like family. Steve would have loved to hear that, because that was how he treated the peo­ ple around him — like family. He will be missed." Friends and colleagues are also going to miss his thoughtful gifts that Jacobs always had ready to offer as a sign of friendship or appreciation. At Thornapple Manor in Hastings, where he briefly convalesced, and at the Regency at Bluff Park rehabilitation home in Ann Arbor, staff members often received gifts f rom Jacobs’ stash of treats as thanks for their care. His sports-detail-orientcd mind also included a section devoted to remembrances of birthdays, anniversaries and other special lite events. "Steve was an individual who’d give you the time of day anytime you asked,” says Braendle "You could go to him and talk about community, about politics — about anything. He was just very engaging on any subject and just took time even when he was busy to have a long or a short discussion. "He was always a gentleman. He was a loyal friend." says Braendle. A memorial service for Steve Jacobs w ill be Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Rose Catholic C hurch. 805 S. lelferson St., in Hastings, beginning at 11 a m. with a luncheon to fol­ low. �' 7h0fsd«y. September 12. 2013 - The Haelrnas Banner County board approves bid for new boiler at jail officers ambulance. . "Ourand recent fam audit found.... »'■« 'he by Constance Chccseman is not composed <>f»hat ">- supposed to be, Staff Writer Old Man Winter will be welcome at the said Fuller. "It is siippo.cd to be 51 (KCjlMI ,. law enforcement members but it i*m C. Mi the Barn- Count) Jail again now that Barr) board is proposing adding two additional County Commissioners approved a bid at members from the law enforcement commu­ their meeting on Tuesday for a new boiler. The winning bid went to C.L Mahoney nity, specifically users such ns deputies, road Co., though one commissioner voiced some officers, etc. but not administrator role.v “The letter has gone out to the municipal­ concern about what county funds will be accessed to pay for the project that is not to ities and we’ve given them two months to work through their board process and to reach exceed $35,136. “We should use funds from the Diverted understanding. Hopefully. the towmship will Felons bund instead of the Building mention it in their meetings, then if people Rehabilitation Fund.” stated Commissioner had questions they could call us for the appli­ Jim Dull, "because the new jail to be built cation process." According to Fuller, “the township must will need to use these funds.” The total bid for the boiler replacement send back, to the E911 center, a ballot with a includes $5,000 earmarked for contingency two-thirds yes vole in favor of the proposed against old and outdated pipes and valves. amendment, at which time, the county com­ The anticipated time of completion is expect­ missioners then gel involved, and then there musi be a public hearing and proposal of a ed within six weeks. I he board also approved the awarding of resolution.” Fuller said she will come back bid to Quality Roofing for the replacement of then to speak, on the agenda, and bring, an the flat root and roof drains and any bad insu­ update with the ballot results. lation at the Friend of the Court Building at a During public comment, Elden Shellcnbarger requested the attention of cost ofSlft.(XX). Phyllis Fuller. Barry County Central county commisMoncrs to the fact that the ani­ Dispatch director, reported that the center was mal shelter used to give receipts when feral looking into adding on to the current building. cats are surrendered to the shelter. Now their "We have contracted with Landmark policy no longer allows this. Shellcnbarger Architectural services to review the process requested information through the Freedom involved, which is moving along nicely,” of Information Act to give him the infonnaFuller reported. tion. and they have five days to comply,” Fuller then presented an update to the said Shellcnbarger. "But, before it gets to that board regarding an amendment proposed to I ;Lsk that the board please look into it, bring the E911 center in alignment with state because you sign a paper surrendering the statues that require the service committee to animal. I am asking bojird to look into and hold 51 percent of the board positions for ■members of the law enforcement community. lake care o! the problem’," The board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 17 for A letter has been sent to each of the 21 munic­ a committee-of-the-whoffr session in its meet­ ipalities for the amendment of composition of the technical advisory committee, which is ing chambers at the county courthouse, 220 comprised of users such as firefighters, police W. State St. in Hastings beginning at 9 a.m. Hastings Charter Township opts out on swan issue by Constance Checseman Staff Writer The venue ma) have changed, but not the passion behind the churning issue of mute swan population control in Hastings Charter Township. In a tribute to its earliest days, township trustees moved their monthly meeting Tuesday to the historic township hall now located as an exhibit in Charlton Park. The building was once the original Hastings Township Hall before it was moved to the park. Though the surroundings were historic, the township board proceeded to deliberate on modem issues in a meeting headlined by reaction to the July 23 resolution passed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners requesting the assistance of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to limit the population of mute’ swans, an invasive species. Carlton Township resident Mary Fisher spoke during public comment on the issue, which the township board had previously tabled. The board then voted to opt out of the mute swan control with Barry County Board of Commissioners by a 6-1 vote. A discussion was held on the condition of the drives in the cemetery and additiondl information will be obtained on costs for var­ ious methods of improving the site. The E-9II committee hoard submitted a ballot to the township regarding the need for two more law enforcement officials to sit on their committee board, in order to be compli­ ant with a new law change or to change the composure of the board they have so it is 51 percent law enforcement. The Hastings Charter Township board voted unanimously to add two additional members The Barry County Drain Commission will be holding another hearing about the Hastings Township drains the first week of October at the township hall with a date yet to be deter­ mined. SMOKING, continued from page 1 delete the revolving fund from the agree­ ments'. The agreements allow tax incentive financing capture, normally collected by the DDA. by BRA to offset a portion of the cost of completing a project on a Brownfield site. • Went into closed session to discuss a col­ lective bargaining agreement. When the council returned to open session, it unani­ mously approved two contract agreements, one with the city’s firefighters and the other with its department of public service workers. Both were three-year contracts that include I percent pay increases each year and changes in health care insurance. The city will pay the insurance premium only up to the hard cap set by the Stale of Michigan with the employees picking up the rest of the cost. The employees are able to choose which Blue Cross Blue Shield program they wish to participate, The council also amended its personnel policy for non-union employees to reflect the same changes in the city’s health care policy. • Approved a request from Valerie Byrnes, chairperson of the Hastings Farmers Market to close Church Street between Stale and Court streets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, for a tractor show during the market's annual harvest festival and farmers market. In addition to the usual market vendors, there will Ik a variety of children’s activities, a GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. carved pumpkin contest and music. The festival will also hold its annual scare­ crow contest. Downtown merchants will use street lamps and sidewalks to display scare­ crows from Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Thursday. Oct. 31. Entries will be judged dur­ ing Girls Night Out Thursday, Oct. 3, and the winner will be announced al noon during the festival. • Approved a request from the Hastings Football Club to use the soccer field al Fish Hatchery Park for practices and games from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday, Sept. 16, through Oct. 31, and March 20 through June 30, 2014. • Approved the purchase of 18 portable radios, chargers, extra batteries and speaker microphones for the Hastings Police Department for the 20 percent grant match amount of $5,177 as recommended by Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. A Homeland Security grant will pick up the remaining $20,708 of the $25,886 total cost of the equipment. • Approved the extension of a lease agree­ ment that gives American Towers the option for eight additional five-year renewals for the property on West State Road, where the com­ pany has installed a cell lower and associated equipment. American Towers included in its lease extension oiler a lump-sum payment of $20,(XX). • Approved a motion to make a counter­ offer to A’l &’l’s request to extend the term of its lease agreement for space on the city’s north water tower al a reduced rale. The counter-offer will be identical to the city’s agreement with American rower. ■ Discussed the creation of additional park­ ing along the south .side of West Apple Street and lower the speed limit on the street to 25 miles per hour and the request for the instal­ lation of a drinking fountain for humans and dogs nt the Hastings Dog Park. Tuesday accident results in rollover in city An collision between two vehicles at the corner of North Broadway and West Mill Street in Hastings Tuesday afternoon resulted in a rollover. Hastings Deputy Chief Jeff Pratt told the Banner that the accident just before 5 p.m. was still under investigation, but no injuries were report­ ed. Traffic was rerouted until the vehicles were removed and debris cleared. Hope Township opts out on swans, opts in on fracking discussion “I'm paid by the oil and gas industry*, that’s true,” Simez concluded, "and the DEQ is funded by royalties from the oil and gas industry.” Richard Fluke, a resident of Wall Lake, summed up options at the township level as "regulating the right-of-way. road limita­ tions” and “noise restrictions.” Barb Cichy brought up the possibility of cleanup after chemical spills, asking, "What w ould it cost? Who’s going to pay, and how is it going to be paid for?” Another resident responded, "the compa­ nies.” * Barry County Commissioner Joyce Snow reported that the county does pay for emer­ gency response training and is currently look­ ing into the bonding issue. Exemptions from regulator)* measures were a concern, including a perceived regula­ tory vacuum giving even more reason to have protections built in al the township level. Tammy Hall, a resident of Wilkinson Lake who is affiliated with the advocacy group Michigan Land. Air. Water Defense, took issue with assertions that fracking is safe. “We are a group based on a lot of facts — facts centered around fracking," asserted Hall. “If this is so safe, why, in 2005, was there the Haliburton loophole of exemptions? It’s kind of telling to me that there is some­ thing unsafe about this. Banks are not giving out mortgages to property near oil wells, properties that are in close proximity to frack­ ing. “We know that you can't do away with it, but what we nre asking is ’What can you do?’’’ Hall sa*d10 die Hope Township board members. “Orangeville Township has put ordinances into place. We want you to work for us. We’re asking for basic ordinances al the township level to keep our community as close ns possible to the way it is now.” I he conclusion of her public comment time was met with appreciative applause. interruptions allowing Simez to continue. Julie Lang asked il a contingency plan was I’.vcrybody ,s absolmcIv correct to he con­ cerned about the water" ^id Simez refenme- in place. “If the waler is damaged, what are we ">B the Au Sable Watershed ("some of the doing?" she asked. "Where will v\c all go?" most pnsttne Will„ hl ( ? L, with is 1.200 F’cldpausch concluded the fracking discus­ a Hue ribbon sion with redirection, saying, there s ,»lol ot personal revponsibility involved in the whole thing. Die State of Michigan arid the DNR are holding the reins on this. This type of energy needs to also get directed back to that level. “There are some things we can do. Omroarolu^^askeJ Simez. Orangeville passed weight restrictions on pet educated ^t every mdus 0 ... their roads. We can do that I cannot request absolutely. Get ^h ... ,es* . ’ n the board to shut down ml drilling. Oil dlil|er. Roadt ,,L 'ellabU-’ cal drilling in Hof* township has been going on lhe banks |a,1(i s " hank mortgages ... call for years. One lhe lh,n-s 1 ’earned is pn,petty values. by Rica Verus Contributiiii> Writer Concern about environmental safely pro­ duced an evening of contentious discussion on hydraulic fracturing and mule swans at Monday evening’s monthly meeting of the Hope Township Board of Trustees. Many residents among the capacity crow d voiced loud and passionate concerns on the fracking issue, but seemed less vocal about a proposal to rid their lakes and waterways ol the invasive species known-as mute swans. “This is an atrocity. This has to stop now,” shouted one resident who was countered on the fracking issue by another who insisted that "all I’ve heard is opinions and innuendo. We don’t need reports and magazine articles. We need some facts. I’m on lhe fence, I don’t know what the ... is going on.” Many residents voiced concerns, opinions and questions regarding fracking’s lack of regulation, exemptions from regulation; chemicals leaching into Wall Lake; contami­ nation of the water supply; irreversible dam­ age to lhe ecosystem; road degradation: and what would happen to property values. Several residents-also wanted to know* about the source of water used in the process and what would be done with that water. .Others mentioned well testing, a bond >n the event of lawsuits, and concerns about noise. John Simez, an oil gas advocacy and educative outreach group representative, attempted to field a number of the questions and concerns. “There has not been one verified case of groundwaler being contaminated due to hydraulic fracturing." simez U’ld lhe audi­ ence, “ not one." ITtc dissension and indi-nant respond followtng Simez’ con, „lcnls pimpled Township Supervisor Mark Feldpilu«h to advise that U wasn l a time for dcb^ d ||)ilt everyone is entitled to his ()r her " j (i,ne without S. . potentially the lack of education. See what’s in lhe leases ... what... they’re signing. •‘A basic component is a baseline read on the water. The township is not going to go out and get baseline readings on your water and wells. We’ll do what we can. We’ll advocate — we’re all part of the community, we all live here. It’s a complicated issue and there are several sides to it. There’s things we can do, education we can acquire. You need to protect yourselves first. "1 know this won’t placate anyone in this room, but 1 have no interest in destroying the ecological environment of Hope Township. I live here. My family for years has done buSimezs here. I’m not interested in the destruction of our property. You want to make a change, you need to go to the next level. Nobody is sitting here not doing anything " ’Hie topic of discussion turned to invasive species and, in particular, mute swans. Ben Geiger, vice chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, spoke at length regarding the controversy surrounding mute swans and the DNR measures to control lhe population. “Mute swans are aggressive" Geiger pointed out. “They drain nutrients out of the lake, they kill other birds, and there are reports of injuries across the nation. The DNR has pul measures into place to deal with this issue, but counties do have some voice. “Since we’re a county with more than 300 named bodies of water, il makes sense for us to take a lead in this DNR measure We were lhe first county in the state to do something about this. The DNR wrote the resolution we passed in Barry County, except for lhe opt­ out clause, and we passed lhe policy. It’s lhe responsible thing to do. and we’re going to give townships a voice - an option to opt out ol county policy regarding this issue.” Geiger explained, however, that “this re sohe DNR n r T PaSSCd do<;s nM ch;lnSe the DNR ruling. It you opt om u doesn’t mean hat what the DNR docs ^1 chatme 1 ggSsasS® vouiny win be doing said. Ci:r,ainb Men t overloading us,” he of the countv's"n. l|>|Bl>''nl votcdu>opt out includes about 30 hkesU«i°n' ,ow"'hlP The township Untd Jnry,n? si“’ Oct. 7. at 7 o m wdl mw‘ Monday. M 43. Hastings. ’ 'townsh,l> hall. 5463 S. �g The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 12,2013 - Page 3 plays and cheers to Woodlawn Meadows •Mg* Residents, including Jeanette Tredinnick (left) and Hazel Brown, cheer the players on with homemade pom-poms. (Photo by Linda Pacheco) Hastings High School cheerleaders (from left) Autumn Ackels. Kayla Anible, Kimberly Landon and Deanna Turashoff bring their cheers and stunts to Woodlawn Meadows residents. (Photo by Ann McKenzie) .. ___. Players from six different teams gather for an exhibition flag football game Monday evening at Woodlawn Meadows to kick off National Assisted Living Week. {Photo by Ann McKenzie) •...................... With a game -where the players were as young as 5 and those watching as young as 100, residents of Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings kicked off National Assisted Living week with a tailgate party, cheerleading and a football game. Players from Hastings Youth Athletic Association flag football teams were joined by four Hastings High School cheerleaders to help residents and staff at Woodlawn Meadows launch National Assisted Living Week Monday. Sept. 9. The young athletes from kindergarten through second grade entertained the young at heart by delivering the treat of the sporting event to their own backyard. The game was followed by a tailgate party, including hot­ dogs and watermelon for players, parents, res­ idents and staff, alike, to enjoy. 'flic cheerleaders proved as entertaining as the young players. As one resident remarked, “They must practice and practice because they sure do a good job!” ii According to Darrell Slaughter, director of the HY/\A, the two teams were a mix of all six teams from the season. Their efforts out on the field brought plenty of joy to residents and family members who came out in support of the event. Woodlawn Meadows’ Administrator Shannon VanHouten said she was impressed by the turnout and grateful for the communi­ ty support that made it possible. “Homemade Happiness” is this year’s National Assisted Living Week theme. Betty Raber, Woodlawn’s activity director, said she was pleased to offer a variety of activities for the residents. in celebration of the occasion. In addition to the football game (with home­ made pom-poms) activities included baking a variety of breads, making homemade doggie treats in preparation fora visit from neighbor­ hood canines during a puppy parade, and a pie contest featuring some of the staffs’ homemade recipes, with residents having the joy of being the tasters and judges of the com­ petition. National Assisted Living Week promotes the value and dignity of each resident by gath­ ering as a community for various events and activities to show support. COMMERCIAL BANK Small Business Loan Special Fixed Interest Rate of 2.99%* New Equipment Loan • Loan amount up to $75,000 • 7 Year Financing • Quick Approval Time 1 Chelsey Foster P' 269-945-9561 fosterch@commercial-bank.com www.commercial-bank.com Woodlawn Meadows residents watch a Hag football game and applaud stunts by Hastings High School chee,teadefs Monday evening. (Photo by Ann McKenzie) 'Offer subject to change. Some restrictions and normal credit standards apply- This is not a commitment to lend. Loan to be enrolled In the State of Michigan MEDC Capital Access Program with a 3% fee paid by jppjC borrower in cash or financed into loan amount. �Let's (re)learn to give thanks and encouragement Hazy days Humidity serves outline the layers of hills on a steamy late-summer evening in Barry County. Flying insects, illuminated by the sun. show up as white flecks and spots. This week brings a mix of weather extremes, including more than two inches of rain in two hours Monday morning, temperatures in the 90s Tuesday, and anticipated readings in the upper 30s Friday morning. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barn- County, jf you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058, or email news^j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Big top in town This photo appears to bo near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and State Street in Hastings. The sign on one of the trucks is for Interstate Creamery. Do you remember this photo? Do you recognize anyone in it? What can you tell us about this photo­ graph? The Banner archives have numerous pho­ tographs from the middle of the past centu­ ry that have no date, names or other infor­ mation. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite lhe photos w ith their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058; email ncws@jadgraphics.com: or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of a lady helping an older gentleman light a pipe, along with three other w omen, drew no response. One of the world’s great communica­ tors lives in our own neighborhood. And though we may all have differing opinions on the international company Richard De Vos and his partner Jay Van Andcl start ed in the 1950s in Ada, there’s no doubt­ ing the personal warmth and the power of encouragement DeVos brings to his inter­ actions with others. I’ve heard DeVos speak publicly only once, and that was to an audience of some 3,000 people, but every one of us that day felt like De Vos was talking to us specifi­ cally. as if each was the only person in the room. I’ve never received one of DeVos’ notes of thanks or inspiration, but I know of other people who did after he learned of some act of kindness or time of need that usually came to him from reading the newspaper. It wouldn’t surprise me. either, to find that someone — or several — in Barry County have received one of De Vos’ notes that normally are accompanied by one of the motivational books he’s authored. DeVos has always understood the power of thanks and the stimulus of encouraging words. Regrettably, in a day of email, text messaging and Instagrams, the art of the personal thank-you note and the personally delivered word of encour­ agement is being lost. Maybe it’s the need to be constantlyconnected, or perhaps it’s a diminishing respect for the printed word, but today we live in a world where we’re forgetting to thank those people who go the extra mile, we neglect those words of encouragement for the people working tw o jobs to make ends meet or adding even more responsi­ bility to the jobs they’re lucky to still have in this layoff economy. That is why the words of thanks that one family planned to deliver to the Hastings school board this week for a kindness extended by its transportation department are so important. For more than a year, a resident just up the road from our office on North M-43. Elden Shellcnbarger, has passionately insisted that something must be done .about drivers disobeying flashingjed school bus stoplight warnings. On several occasions during dark morning school bus pickups opposite their home on the busy state highway, Elden’s 6- year-old nephew or his father and uncle escorts have nar­ rowly missed being hit by drivers blatant­ ly disregarding the state law that motorists must stop for flashing red school bus lights. It’s not a localized problem, either. For the past three years, the Michigan Department of Education has conducted a one-day poll of school bus drivers to determine red light stop violations and the numbers are disturbing. Of 1.028 school bus drivers who responded to a statewide survey, 390 morning violations were reported May 1. Afternoon runs produced reports of 585 violations on the same day. “It’s not a scientific study but, nonethe­ less, it gives a perspective.” says Ken Miklash of the MDOE, who reports that, over a thrve-year period lhe percentages have been absolutely consistent and with nationwide survey numbers, as well. Even more disturbing from those “consistent” numbers: 1 percent of violators — 13 drivers that first day of May — illegally passed a slopped bus with red flashing lights on the right side of the bus where students load and unload — yes. the right­ hand side of the bus. “We’ve even had people going up side­ walks.” Miklash told me. “but. fortunate­ ly, no one was killed." How we’ve ever avoided a loading or unloading fatality in K-12 student trans­ portation is amazing, given the chilling tales that are told. What do you So Elden Shellcnbarger contacted me one morning last week to say lhe school's transportation had changed its entire rout­ ing system to protect not just the Shellcnbnrgers, but every student in the system who must cross a state highway to board a Hastings school bus. -I saw an answer to the problem, and n was the right thing to do.” is how a mod­ est Transportation Supervisor-Mechanic Jim Vreugdc looks at changing an entire district bus routing system — which was just finalized for the new school year - so that every student living on a state high­ way boards a bus without having to cross the highway. The new routing system required driv­ ers to contact each of (heir student fami­ lies to introduce themselves and inform them of new pickup and drop-off times. In the Shellenbargcrs’ case, Vreugdc even accompanied the new bus driver to intro­ duce the driver to the family. * When Sandy Mikolajczyk. transporta­ tion receptionist, told me the department averages about two complaints per week of bus-stop violators, I asked how many of those incidences involved “close calls.” “They’re all close, when you’re dealing with Children,’’ was her reply. The work for the transportation depart­ ment is only beginning. Vreugdc has already been seeking grant money to install cameras similar to police dashboard units that can record photos of vehicles and license plates of violators. The prob­ lem is the cost at approximately S3.000 per bus — and $60,000 for the 20-bus Hastings system. State Senator Rick Jones had suggested cameras when called for assistance. “The camera catches the license plate and everything so that local ped ice can respond, can ticket somebody, and can be sure they’re properly punished.” Sen. Jones told me. “If money is an issue, I can almost guarantee that local service clubs like Rotary and Kiwanis and other support groups would get involved.” The MDOE’s Miklash said he remem­ bers the dayk when a stare police officer would ride a school bus» with a. radio, ready to alert waiting patrol officers of signal violators. He, too, sees an improv­ ing economy opening consideration of bus cameras by local school boards, but at least rests comfortably now in knowing of people like Vreugdc, Mikolajczyk and the entire Hastings Area Schools transporta­ tion department never stop their quest for the safety of our children. “I’ve was a principal for nine years and a superintendent for 20." says Miklash. “and I’ve never met a more conscientious group of employees than the people who work in pupil transportation.” And that merits a Rich De Vos-like note of thanks. From all of us. Good-bye to a Mend Anyone who worked with Steve Jacobs at J-Ad Graphics or on a project in the community will miss lhe positivity he brought lo all of us. My last conversation with Steve came when he called me during a rough stretch in his cancer fight lo tell me what a good job he thought we had done on a recent issue of the paper. Thai came right from the Rich DeVos playbook and provides me with a lasting inspiration from someone who took the time lo provide a gift of thanks. Doug VandcrLaan, Editor think? Here’s your chance lo take part in an interactive opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported, along with a new question. President Barack Obama expects prompt approval from Congress for mili­ tary action against Syria for its use ol chemical weajxms. a violation of a stand­ ing international agreement. How would you vote? 26 ‘J Take military action 74 % Suspend military action For this week: d Jah<^iChT S’ata Pollce ,ra"'c SoMr ’ ‘eSS ’han 10 Pet’ teeXtT5 °n SOme sec,ions 01 rested tn» H avelin9 a' or near Yes No �g । Residents nee(| j0 COnsider fracking details The Hastings Bannw - Thursday, September i?, 2qj3 „ To the «Ufor: ha)| The July 21' ftacturing,”1^ about hori Tw ww M)ikc c*"' Mk'ns- 1,os‘- Help save the swans statewide To the editor: rhe sunns on Algonquin Lake arc beautiul to watch. They fly in formation, and their landings are smooth. Swans arc a very grace­ ful bird. We, as individuals, have lo be their voice and not allow the DNR to kill them for any of their reasons. The DNR has taken it upon itself to kill the wildlife. Last year, it was the geese around hunting season. The bullets were close in this residential area which caught my attention, plus their wearing of orange vests while on the island. The slaughter of innocent swans by the DNR can be stopped statewide. You can get your lake association involved. Call your state representative. Mike Callton is Barry County’s state representative who can be reached at 616-929-3247. Vote your opinion on this matter. Remember that when going to the polls next time. . The DNR’s phone number locally is 269­ 795-3280 or 517-373-1230. 1 have called both. The DNR can focus on doing something with the bears. They arc attacking humans, including the little girl that was reported on the news. That’s tragic. They can herd them into a larger woods up north then post the land, “Beware of Bears.” Leave the swans alone. Marie E. Chamberlain, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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After the » Mieh,g;ln & '"comments from „„nl O,hly «ient,., nn,'n' of Env"°"^ 1 '*>und Mh?-"1'0*1’" 'rSn1and g^c‘,mfWni'’touh'ean laws allow o.l ano F jU,e , to>it m rights un*"*8 ent and ni.„'1 «>=>l the actu- 1 also found out , ‘‘‘ibfjy , JeXany or Big Oil wants to keep big profits To the editor: the RFS is a first step in Big Oil regaining its stranglehold on the market and limiting driv­ ers’ fuel options. you fuel up? As your neighbors who produce com. we The RFS was fished in 20(J5 (o j arc proud of the fact that we are sharing our America’s depen t e on foreign oil by message using facts and science, rather than introducing ’ eco-friendly bil)fudsy fear and smoke screens. Across the U.S., rhe such as ethanol, into the marketplace TJ ethanol industry' has generated more than $8 RFS has helped create jobs, iniprove ouj. billion in tax revenue for federal, state and environmental footprint and cut gas prices , local governments, contributed more than 2012 a,one’ $42 billion to the gross domestic product and supported nearly .000 Jubs Mross (hc added $30 billion to household income. country, displaced the equivalent of 4^5 mil­ The subsidy that ethanol opponents keep lion barrels of imported oil and helped U S touting was actually a tax credit that expired drivers regain °Qheir fueling options^ in 2011. And, the tax credit was something The effect of the RFS has helped drivers the fuel blenders received, not the ethanol save money by blending ethanol into your plants. Who are the fuel blenders? You gasoline, which has helped lower the price by guessed it. the petroleum industry. 99 cents per gallon. This cost savings was To help keep your gas prices down and confirmed in a study conducted by econo­ fuel options open, contact your representative mists at Iowa State University. Without the in Congress. Let them know that higher gaso­ ethanol blend, you d currently be paying line prices arc unacceptable and you want the almost $5 a gallon at the pump. U.S. to keep the RFS as it is. The phone num­ The American Petroleum Institute recently ber to the switchboard at Congress is 202­ began running a multi-milhon dollar ad cam­ 224-3121. paign using misinformation and half-truths in As we’ve been saying: do what’s best for its goal to repeal the highly successful RFS. your car, your pocketbook and the environ­ The petroleum industry’s real issue, of ment — use renewable. American-made course, is regaining market share, and they ethanol, and tell Congress to keep the RFS. are not above using unfounded scare tactics to get there. Since the RFS was introduced, you Jim Zook. 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Wallets, 24 Digital Images, and 1 Digital Yearbook Image 1/2 BBQ Chicken (plain or saucy), Potato or Macaroni Salad, Fresh Veggies, • Roll, Desert and Drink State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov Subscribe to the Senior Portrait Sale NOON UNTIL GONE B°afAngel Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447, E-mail: senrjones@senate.michlgan.gov GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Time is running out but you still have the opportunity to get AWESOME senior portraits! I z Ponate A Boat or Car Today! Michigan Legislature Hastings- DANGER COUNTRY CHAPEL UMC Bring family and friends to enjoy good food and fellou.'ship. Know Your Legislators: Ionia describe some b id petrnleum-iike txl-.»rs from fracking equipment 300 feet from their house. Pciii.’jp, th-nr mhilit be -omc van unpopulated areas tn America’s W;- L.ln that would Ire much better suited for the smelly firaddnf proem than Micbu.m . Here in Barry County, wc should carefiilly study .ill lhe i-isnes of air and water jmlluticf now. before the fracking begins in 2014. 7o prove, for legally vJid future reference, that their well water is clean right now before fracking starts next year, Yankee Springs res­ ident who want a pre-fracking baseline test for their well can call the drinking water tell­ ing department of lhe MDEQ and ask them to mail a clean lab bottle, then mail back the well water sample. A total cosi of SI 90 cov­ ers a combination test, which i a fracking test ifor methane, ethane, and .alcohols) plus a scry useful volatile organic chemical rest (for benzene, toluene and brom mated trihalomethanc). The MDEQ’s drinking water department can be reached at 517-335-81X4. Tom Bateman of drinking water before lhe fracking has begun. any worried resort owner or fanner or restaurant owner can pay for a pre-fracking baseline test of their well water for cancer­ causing pollution chemicals such as benzene and toluene, which are part of the initial fracking injection fluid, and brom mated tn halomethanc. which might occasionally form later after spent fluids flow back out. Most oil and gas companies nowadays never do any pre-fracking baseline well water testing for communities. In Michigan, the requirement of a 300-foot minimum distance from houses for fracking equipment probably does not provide enough distance. 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Bible Study & \U 4<Wft. pa>ux Rnert Ciaypsd. <5171 204 Sunday Wmhip pm Scnur ! > 30 a-n »•’ 0 -,m» Nu’mttx Cht’Jixn s Xfuio’n. n-. -v’n r.i.b: RiH.- Mud) and prayer i-na*. 6:30 pn> toTJOpn. Ma-wg Wcnhip an Sen ice io ;? •ch PmWednesday Ever me Senia* 7 pm 1 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Prayer Time Wednesday night' 6 30 M-79Eut P.O Box 63. Hasting. MI SAINIS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Morning am 1716 N-.n*: Broadway Kci Tun nr Oy.v. Pas!. - ScnJ.o School 9 45 Sunday 269.W5-2WS. Sdnwl in am. Worship II »•">_ (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship II am HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Holy Player Pavtor Rcv- Jcn> Boloski 49058 2415 MvOnn Rd on Imng). SuthLv sen ices each uecl- 9.15 CHURCH OF THE NlZ ARENE R‘‘- H*“nfS' Ml 4<X)<SPhun<26‘) 945-2:W Sunday 203 N M 367-U^I Dan Rvxxie, GOP 16?< s Communion tlic 2nd Sunday of each month at ihn service). 10 am. Holy 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI Com:runion (each week) 49058. Pastor Don Spachman. Office lhe Rector of S» Andrew & Matthhs i> Phone (269) 945-9574 Office hours ice Rev D.nid T Htotwick. The Monday-Friday 9 xm.-Ni»n. Sunday Rt church phone number n 269-795­ morning worship hours. 8.45 am. HRSTIMl'l 1ST CHURCH 2370 and the rectory number « 269­ Traditional 309 E Uondbtin. Hxxtinp. Den Currie. Sr, Pxuoc; Ry^n Ra>c. Tenth 948-9327. Our church uebvite i$ Contemporary Worship and Nursery­ http Pa-’?r. fosh M-’ *~r. Mi de Px'tor air part of the Diocese of the Great Sunday Sen Kan 9;15 xm Sunday School for .•!! age*. 10:30 am. Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of Wortsjp Senior; ft pm Evening North Amenta and use the 1928 Senic--. Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p m & B'Xik of Common Prayer at all our Sr. H'ch Yoaih Group 7-9 pm. W.drcxby. I -nuly Night 6 30 sen ice' We ..nJ Prayer. Call Church Olfice 918- 10.45 xm. Care Available dunng wixship (infants through age 4). Sunday Sch<x>! for PreK-l2th is available during 11X45 worship ven ice.. Share the I Jght Soup Kitchen senes a free meal CKIX TUoday fmm 5 to ft p.m HASHNGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Aw.na. Dtb'e .Study. Praise pm. trax to'andrcwmulthiai. Worship; StXH for tnformutior. on MOPS. M-37 South Children's Choir. Sports Ministries Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. 945-49*)' Oiurch Website: uwu. Telephone 269 945-9121. Pastor Brum hopeum org Church Fax No.: 269- Iced and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Church Secretary­ SuntLiys: Nursery and toddler (birth Treasurer. Linda Belum. Olhce through age 3) care provided. Sunday hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thurs­ School 9*30 xm . closes lor uxIJIcrs day 9 am to 2 pm Sunday Morning: thru adult. Worship Sen ice: 10:30 9 30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am tun. & Children Church, 4 yc.u>-3th Mpming Worship. Sr Hi. Youth 5 to ' grade, dismissed Junng announce­ 7. p.m; Sunday cv enir.g verv ice ft pm; SonShlne Preschool (ages 3 &. ments. Sunday Evening Youth Group WOODGROVLBREIHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4) (September thru May), Tiicx, I hues, finom 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm; Tuesdak 9 am Men’s Bible WELCOME CORNERS U NITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings, Ml Pastor Sus:.n D 4905K 8I8-OOO7. Olsen Phone 945-2654. Wonhip Senicr1*. Sund-.y. 9 45 xrn 19.45 xm. Sunday School, Rd 4887 Co.ts Grove Pastor RarxbH Bertrand Wjjcckhair acces­ sible and elevator. M-79, Re*. Richard Study at the church Wednesday 6 Sunday School prn 9-30 am. Wonhip Time 10 30 a m. • Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 Youth activities call for informa­ and am and lunch at Wendy's. 11:30 am. Third Thcruhy Brunch al 9.30 xm. returns in September GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD am Di«ixner G<x/i Grocr with us! Women's Bib’e Study. Holy Conirrv.mum F.\cry Sund,i\! 502 E. Bard St . Hastings. Pastor LIFEGATE COMM UNI R CHURCH J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sundiy at 10J0 xm. Interested in knowing more about our church'.’ Please feel welcome to oil one of these num­ bers pastor Crank 269-979-8618. (»13) 610-5730 or, Ed Blankenship 9JO. Sept. 15 • High School Youth Hayings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Group 6-8 p.nv. Men & Women AA ftfce. 269-948-0900. 7 p.m. Sept. 16 - Adventurer Bible Website: www Lfcgutccccnm. Sun­ Study 7 pan.; Recovery Bible Study day Worship 10 xm. Wednesday Life 7:30 p.m. Sept. Group 6:30 pm. Remembrance Service 5-9 p.m; Phone. Bob Wilson. Church I’bxie 269- 948­ 945-4356 ABUNDANT LIFE TEl-LOWSIIIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled shurch. Meeting at the Maple leaf Grange. Hwy. M-ft6 south of Sunday School 9.45 am. Worship Service 10 45 xm.; Sunday Evening ft pan. Wednesday 7 p.m Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Prat* A. Worship 10 30 a.m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 30 pm. Jous Cluh for boys & girls ages 4-12. PaJun David xnd Rove MacDonald. COUNTRY CHAI’LL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH day* - 10 xm. Worship Service; Sunday School -nd Nursery avail­ service (Summer Schedule - Adah Sunday School: 9 A Children1' Programs 10 am.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Cho;r. Chimes. Quilting Band, Praise Group. Community Breakfast* and inure* Call the church olfice at (269) 721­ 8077 (M'W/p 9 xm.-!2 pm), e­ office <hrnei.net mui! or viot uww'.coutilryvhapclunic org for more information 21 • Brothers of Grace Highway Pick-up 9 xm. Location 239 E North St. Hastings, 269-945­ 9-114 or 945-2645. fax 269-945­ 2698. Amy Pastor Luckey, http J: w w w d i scover-gracc.otg FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Everyone is Someone S;>ecij! “ For information call 616-731 5194. 405 N. M-37. Hxcings. Ml 49058. CO.MMUNB Y BAPTIST CHURCH G69) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison, /( (ii-'.n.ur.try oj Christ followers who Traditional Worhtp Service; It am. Glorify God. huenythrn one another Contemporary Wor>h.p Service. Visit and Tru-rUorn cur World 5t«2 Ea‘t u* online at yywwJhkhurchh oting* Grand Sunday tag Evr information on our Bible &tud- .Sunday School lor all ages 10 xm., .res. Youth Group, and <'trier program*! Street. Hasting*. Pastor. Sunday Sen ion: 8:55 xm. Morning Worship 11 xm.. Evening Worship ft pm. Ihurcday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 pm. For informa­ tion jibou other mminric* and uppor- lunilks contact Pastor Jini Her. or the church at (269) 945 9217; nr email pj-torjim- cbcha'tingc otg or sec our Wcbofe ww w cbchxstingv urg. Thi\ information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local bi(Mnewe.s: Tfauf McKeown, Kraai and Phillips, PLC, Certified Public Accountants of Middleville is pleased to announce that Middle School Youth 5-6:30 pm. An oasi* ot God’s love. ’’Where 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland Sun­ W'ordnp p.m; 7 Wonlwalchers 10 xm. Sept 19 • Sept. Um bikMi^u Tuun/ 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 HASTINGS. MICHIGAN - Stephen Charles Jacobs, age 65. of Hastings, died at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, September 5. 2013. after a long battle with cancer. . He was bom April 8. 1948 in Hastings, at Pennock Hospital, to Melvin and Alice (Lybarker) Jacobs. He attended St. Rose Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1966. He attended Fems College and studied printing. Stephen worked all of his life forl,,e co,n" pany his parents founded. J-Ad Graphics, Inc., publisher of the Reminder. He was curre"!’>' ^tary- and treasurer. . He had a passion tor sports, especially Michigan State, and also enjoyed going to casinos. He was a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed taking day trips dnd going to djnner ,m avid sUpport>=rufeyenKinhis hometown. bu-phen w;,s preecded in death by his partnts, sisier-in-law. Norine (Wydra) Jacobs and niece. Jill Jacob . , . and nl(,ther-inH^ ' Ulld Thelma Geiger u ■ c is survive b |)is wife, Sharon reiger), sister, Joyee (Jim) Ryan; brothers. GuenUter cousins' osley 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 B •IHUHICT- 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Kyle D. McKeown, CPA has been promoted to Partner as of August 1, 2013 Kyle joined the firm in July of 2CC*' after spending (wo and a h ill ycx* at ‘Big 4" tntcm.iuon.il uccounting firm*. Kyle i* a graduate of Michigan State University rixeixing Kuh a Bachelor and M®te» Degree in Accounting. Prc (e-toiU|ly. he i, a member ot the American Institute <d Certified public . ,x’ bC^SstIURo?e SepteXr Kyle i* m imed to hl* wife Alex ulv, i< the in .rketing dirwwr foe » tamily bu-mcM in Grand Rapid.. Jn njjltlon to ,.v:uluu, nme wUh Alex, hr enjoyx farming, being .Mjtd.xjn, an I any MSU snorting event He is active in the Family Business Alliance which :erve* family bu><- noso diioughout Wot Michigan. Laxity. Kyle „ the President^ th -mappk- Area Enrrchment EMind.ith n Kurd .mJ „ .uiivc with Michigan Farm Bureau Hi* vatied experience, education, and networking xkill* have en*Hei '^"'■'develop. । Mrongdrc-nt ba Unche()'1 h> follow in the church ■he AmXnXit>U,i,’ns ,n'l> ""t’ al K.h- T.. , iba . ,n >lAW„n, uhUc agriculture and the comtnX ti n indumio Hi* major am* ot Uu. are corrx>mre and mullhu* >1°? \|V <tK h’ >,ar ,lK ‘Ir C'tatc, gift, and nu-t nx.tf**'* as well ,u a complete hue of rc-r* urs lor individuals. McKeown Kyle uoul.l (il. hl. Phillips, Hi . .. i, i c., L.; <<o:n toobumaddLnJ in McKeown. Kraai. jnd Phdhjpi C JHott uuH\-bxkKuvwi ‘ L addition .1 CPA’s three suft i Certified Public Accountants licnt' *• him with thru t.,x . rvntly accepting new client* and wo md accounting needs. You are <n. nutumnh‘nV Hasd^ £J1Urcb’ HoVs.‘LJelTeiNOU St basement. Accountant* and the Michigan .•V'Oci.iuon of Certified lYiblrc \«.<.ount.init. mn a!,d <Kl‘"n,aul 'CVer“l "ieces. nephew* and Cremation has til-. Flexfab MIDDLEVILLE. MI - Robert W. Lemon, age 25, of Middleville. Michigan died sud­ denly Monday. September 2.2013. as a result of a bicycle/motor vehicle accident in Clearwater, Fla. Rob was bom in Grand Rapids, on September 19. 1987 the son of Patrick and Susan (Johnson) Lemon. He graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School, class of 2006. Rob attended Michigan State University, graduating in 2010 with a bache­ lor of science degree in animal science. Rob was currently employed as a store manager at Ride & Roll Cyclery in Largo, Fla. He was previously employed at Maple Creek - Lutheran Social Services of Michigan in food service and served five years in youth ministry at Stony Lake Lutheran Camp. Rob was active in the Lutheran Church Youth Ministry and Barry County 4-H. His ultimate passions were bicycling and horse­ manship. He dreamed of one day owning a bicycle shop. Rob is survived by his father and step­ mother. ‘ Patrick and Corinne Lemon of Charlotte, mother and stepfather, Susan and Jon Houseman of Middleville, brothers. Sean (Rebecca) Lemon of Grand Rapids. Daniel Lemon of Lansing and 71m Eemon of Lansing, nephew, Liam Lemon, and girl­ friend, Hilary Michalak Rob was a "one of a kind" young man with a passion for life. He loved the outdoors, loved God. and touched many lives with his spirit and faith. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Memorial contributions may be made to Stony Lake Lutheran Camp, 7898 W. Stony Lake Rd , New Era, MI 49446. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. September 10. 2013 at Barry Expo Center, with Pastor Michael Anton presiding, interment followed lhe funeral service at ML Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Pennock Gracegram Deadline. Sept. 18 - fttXJPuwrll Rond, Hastings. Pastor am. 17 • Council Congregation GRACE: BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH during Sunday, Sept. 15 - Winter Worship Hours 8.-00 & 10:45. Sunday School 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. (Local) 269-945-3327. bjw!633 * slicglwbal.nct. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50f) Bible Study at 10 (October thru May). Wednesday 7 able Wednesday Midweek Program* will returam ScptcmJicr HASTINGS, MI - Guinevere M. Turner, age 97, of Hastings, passed away on September 5. 2013. She was bom in Otsego on March 27, 1916 to Milo and Gladys (Finger) Nichols. Guinevere enjoyed knitting and crocheting and making gloves for her grandchildren’s school classmates, loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grand­ children. She was a loyal member to the Women of the Moose and enjoyed having lhe friendship of fellow Moose members. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ralph Turner, son. Raymond Turner: broth­ ers, Carlton Nichols and Kenneth Nichols; niece, Pam Jones; son-in-law. Claude “Ed” Hammond. Guinevere is survived by her children, Harold ( Jackie) Turner of Sadler, TX. daugh­ ter. Marie Hammond of Hastings; daughter­ in-law; Judy Turner of Tucson AZ; five grandchildren; many great- grandchildren and great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Guinevere is at the luuier Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where funeral services were held Thursday. September 12, 2013. Pastors William Storm and Andrew* Turner officiated. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery m Hastings. For those who wish, memorial contribu­ tions to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Please share a memo­ ry with Guinevere’s family at www.lauerfli.com. • pm - Jr High Youth (meal served) tion 2330. Px-tor'» Home DELTON. Mi. C|e(j M (Baumgartner) Johncock. of Dei,w d .lwa>. ScpIember 3.211.1. mWayhnj ' Cleo was bom August 24. 1923. in b‘! i' z“‘ Clc(> was a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, class of 1941. She was :‘ h , ."!)c",bcr of the Delton VFSV Auxiliarj. 1 ost — bcinc ;1 founding member and serv­ ing as an officer for ma„; years. Cleo was a retired rural carrier from the Delton Post Office. Cleo was preceded in death by her beloved husband Myron. She was also preceded in death bj her parents. Frank and Jessie Baumgartner; brothers. Richard. Raymond and Ralph, and a granddaughter. Mary*. Cleo is survived by daughters. Agnes Dickinson, of Pcny. Betty (Herschel) Miller ot Delton; and a son William (Judy) Johncock ot Martin; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and her dog Grade. Cleo's family Wj|| receive friends, Saturday. .September 14. 2013. 10 a.m.. with a memorial service at II a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial w ill take place at Prarieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delton VFW Post 422 Auxiliary or to the charity of your choice. Please visit 'vww.iiHiainsgorcsfuneral com to leave a condolence message for Cleo's family •dnunistnunT ae.m int Tl' , , ” . . . ., t • - ’em R'u- Kulu’,c5 ntanu-11 hrni adminwiator. ....... d’““> «• yourfe S-iel> °r 10 “ ,lK41 1 “■’«■*' lbw U H h>f served by Girrb.nl. na^ings. 1.lli269.->9S.7927 GIL 616.454.9242 LAX: ,co® �, J Another township elects to opt out of BarryCounty health rankings to be discussed county s p|an f0 confro| mute swans The Har.bngs Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2013 - Conimcrce 7m fhAtnb^ <*f Rankinc 11 ^osl “ lunc,,eo,>. ' Health ure un?"' . °t dOeS BarI> C<,u"1>' ,ncn'ranking .I'T behind continue > nd hC P 0Cal bu'i,,cs' leaders wen .. *° .““Prove employee health and lines, while improving the bottom line, fmr I .u"5'hcon "'ll be Fridav, Sept. 20. a m' 10 1 Pre. at Pennock's erencc Center. Ilic program will Ik presented by staff from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. * rhe local health department released health rankings for Barry County earlier this year, rating both health outcomes and health factors compared to 82 other coun­ ties in Michigan. Both the health outcomes and the health factors rankings will be discussed. While Barry County ranks high in social and economic factors, it ranks low in health behaviors. “The program will feature information you can use to promote small, healthy changes within your business, said . * Smith, community health .specialist "1 the health department. “Employed a patrons making healthier choices have e • sick days and reduced medical expenses. The event will feature information fro the health rankings, as well as success s ries from businesses that made sm health-related changes, said SmithThe health department is available o help business owners assess their works! e wellness needs and suggest small-scale changes to improx c employee and commu­ nity health, she added. This program, hosted by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce an Pennock Health Services, is free to attend. RSVPs are required by emailing carols mibam.com or calling the chamber. 269-945-2454. Community leaders, busi­ ness owners, community members as well as those related to the health care field are encouraged to attend. BUSINESS BRIEFS Bob Zellmer of Nashville has been elected as an alternate delegate to the 130th annual American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, set for Nov. 18 in Louisville, Ky. Zellmer is one of 302 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members to the mnua! meeting. Representing 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada, the state ielegates will participate in the business meeting and elect new' officers and five direc­ tors to the American Angus Association board. The event is held in conjunction with the annual banquet and the Super Point Roll of Victory Angus show, Nov. 16 to 19 during the North American International Livestock Exposition. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein Mute swans in 0 ‘0,» Tuwnship arc safe for now. ()f tni, Tlic township * " lCl its oWf at Tuesday’s meeting u|ation comj,0,ut»on on the mute J uatCr jn |h M isSUc, placing all bodies oUl of the ^ship, public and Pr‘\atc’ nlUte swan rc^c°Un,y commissioners o tt>wnshin , Ul,t>n. Brad Carfcr!,cjiscussion of the^'^r. opened Tuesday s commit; ,SSUc bv say,ng that. "the ™ lution. specifically 'he °P °w "Phons. an. County comn’i!5!“J« 'o°f Cf|°" M' 23 io request the “,’is a । Resource, Michigan Department Of NJ n)Utc ’tn imp|c. mentmg a five-year ...uv^htion reduction program. Hion i0 resolution allows Io* <)f’ " a bvo-thirds majority vote to ' op Pr°gram. Counter said he 'he Ioui)ship resolution partly Wkil,h'nformal'<>n from DNR representatne , which lnc|uded a DNR recommendation th the coUnly.$ lution be amended to <^fy the names of each and every body o' ‘ cr to be listed in the population control program. Also taken into consideration by CarpcnIer was the written opinion of re tired judge James Fisher which, according to hshcr’s live, effectively circumvents the current DNR policy. „, Carpenter said that the county resolution seems to bring up many unanswered ques­ tions and this was the impetus to the idea of Carlton Tow-nship adopting their own resohilion." Carpenter had also received signed peti­ tions from Leach Lake residents clarifying their stand on the issue. The board’s decision to propose a resolu­ tion to effectively exclude all bodies of water, including rivers and streams, fnjm (hc courj(y resolution, was swift and unanimously approved. “I do not feel that. Caipenter offered, “that in the month’s worth of time that we had tabled this issue, the county commissioners provided any support in helping the town­ ships understand lhe contents of the resolu­ tion.” The township resolution excluded Middle Like since it already has a working model m place said Carpenter. “At any time, if any residents on the bodies of water want to approach the township w hen and if the need arises for mute swan control, the township will take care ot it. he said. During public comment, resident Mary Fisher expressed her gratitude to rhe board for adopting lhe resolution. "It’s the easiest way io opt out for every • one.” responded Carpenter. In other business, the board was informed by the E-911 committee that Michigan statue requires the percentage of law enforcement 7 persons sitting on the E-911 board to be 5! percent. I he board currently has nine mem­ bers. five of whom are non-law enforcement • members. The request is to add two more law enforcement members to the committee. The board voted to agree to the amendment. The board also addressed: • A request by township clerk. Michele Erb. for approval of funds to pay for weed trimmer equipment maintenance or approval to pur­ chase new one • A statement fmm Fillmore EquipmentTimeo informing lhe township of a planned expansion off the east-facinp wall of their building to accommodate the many mechan­ ics who currently must work outside on machines to large to be housed in the current building. State Police report decrease in traffic fatalities over Labor Day Weekend The Michigan State Police reported that four people lost their lives in three separate traffic crashes during lhe 2013 l^ilxir Day holiday weekend. In comparison, eight peo­ ple died in traffic crushes during the 2012 L^ibor Day holiday weekend. Of the four fatalities, two persons were known to have used restraints. Alcohol was a factor in one crash. One crash involved a bicyclist struck by a car. and another crash involved an unhelmetcd motorcyclist. “These numbers arc preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to lhe MSP as ot 11 a m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3.” said Capt. Kari Kusmicrz, commander of lhe MSP Training Division. The MSP continues to urge motorists not lo drink and drive, to always use proper restraints and to drive safely al all limes. NORTH WEST 4: J 3 V. K Q J 8 5 4 3 44: Q 9 6 EAST 4: K 5 2 V: 10 ♦:K9642 4:8 54 2 4 876 76 ♦: Q J 8 7 5 4: J 10 7 SOUTH: 4: A Q 10 9 4 V; A 9 2 ♦: 10 3 4: A K 3 Dealer: East Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 40 North 24 3V 4NT 7V East Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass South 1NT 24 3NT 54 Pass West Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Today’s hand came up recently in a local duplicate bridge club competition. Played twelve times by the North'South pair, only one pair found the ultimate contract of seven hearts in the North. With the lead from East of the small diamond. North took the time to count the winning tricks in her hand. All in all, there were seven heart tricks, three club tricks, one dia­ mond trick, and one spade trick. That only accounted for twelve tricks, not the thirteen tricks needed to make a grand slam. How does North know how to play the spades for the thirteenth trick? While neither East nor West had bid to give any clues to help North decide on the correct play of the hand, it basically came down to lhe play ing of all of the winning tricks except for the spades, saving them for the final two tricks of the hand. This strategy put East in a diffi­ cult position. She must decide to save either the K4 or the !<♦. East needed to guard the K4 with another spade so near the end of the play of this hand. East must pitch the Kf and hold lhe K4 and another small spade. This in effect forced North to take a finesse with the J4. North could hope that East will cover lhe J4 with the K4, but a smooth play of the small spade by East will cause North to be unsure of the play. At this point, however, when East smoothly ducked the J4. North must overtake the J4 with the Q4 on the board. When the Q4 won that trick, then North played the final spade, the A4, from the board, making the 7V contract. Making six hearts on this hand was very easy with all of the tricks present for the declar­ er at trick one. Seldom is if that easy for a grand slam-bid-and-make. Of the tw elve pairs who played the exact same cards, six of those twelxe pairs bid only to 4V, making seven hearts for a score of 710. Four pairs bid 6V and made an overtrick for a score of 1460. One pair bid 6NT, but failed to take the finesse fearing that a finesse, should it lose, would result in los­ ing the conlract and be down one trick instead of making the 6NT bid. That pair earned a 1440 for lheir 6N7' bid-and-niade. The final team of the twelve went all the way to seven hearts, making seven and earning an impressive score of 2210 for their keen bidding and smart play of the hand. _ Jt is impressive lo think that this one hand of bridge was played twelve times, and the final contracts varied in four different ways: tour hearts making seven; six hearts making seven; six no trump making six no trump; and seven hearts making seven hearts. Each pair hoped to make a winning score on this hand, but it was ultimately the pair that used lheir experi­ ence and partnership trust to bid and make the Grand Slam contract in hearts. Well done, N. and M. on your bid and play of this hand. * Rridffc Notes: Bridge classes are being offered again this fall through Life Long Learning -.nd Institute for’Learning in Retirement Programs through Kellogg Community College. A i n h.sic bridge defense is scheduled to begin on lhe last Wednesday in September, class m o c 4 ,6 pM a( |hc Hl)| Brady Road campus in Battle Creek. Call the KCC officeat*269-965-4134 lo enroll in “Defense in the 21m Century." .. , N Bru ge . । W(K a class for beginners in bridge will begin at the end of October. Ask • "Ixarn Bridge in a Day" seminar has (Ken tentatively set for “.ore detail^ 11 G nr an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, (Gera < • < • ' schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at; USDA county cash rents data available County-level data on cash rental rates for agricultural land have been published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The information, which is available online, includes average rental rates for irrigated and non-irrigated cropland and pastureland dur­ ing lhe 2013 calendar year. The information is based on data NASS gathered from more than 200,000 agricultur­ al producers nationwide during lhe 2013 county level cash rents survey° More than 5.600 producers were sampled in Michigan for the 2013 survey. In counties that arc unpublished, NASS did not receive enough survey responses to pub­ lish a reliable estimate. In these instances, the rental values arc combined with those of other unpublished counties and included in tlie ’other county total’ within the district. The 2013 county cash rental rates data for cropland and pasture for Michigan and all other slates are available online. For Michigan and all other state data, go to http://quickstals/nass.usda.gov. Once there, highlight the following: program — survey, sector — economics, group — expenses, commodity — rent, data item — choice. Highlights from this year’s results include: Michigan’s cropland cash rent was $118 per aerc in 2013, up $10 from the previous year. Cropland cash rents in the Lake States region increased $20 from last year to $155. Pasture cash rents in the Great Lake States region increased S2.5O to $30.50 per acre. Pasture cash rent in Michigan xvas $26. Marriage Xicenses Conklins to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Philip and Charlotte (Jansen) Conklin were married on September 20, 1963 at First Baptist Church. Charlotte MI. They have spent their lives together xvorking their farm and cider mill businesses as well as raising their two children, Bruce and Carla. They also have four grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. Please join us for a time of celebration al Chester Gospel Church, 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy.. Charlotte on Sunday. September 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. WEST MICHIGAN'S SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept- 12 S M°vie Memories presents “The Oree" Yeans wnh Charles Colburn, 4:30 to 8 p ,n . Friday, Sept. 13 ~ Prcsyh°ol story time thinks about going l*):3° :L,n* Monday, Sept-1* - l,brur>' of direc­ tors meets, 4 p.mTuesday. Sept. 3 - ux,dk’«* story time frol­ ics with sheep, 10:30 a m ; young chess tutor­ ing. 4:30 to 5:30; o|*n «; frugal living group learns about drying fnlils and vegetables, 6:15 to P*,n* Call Hasting?’ Public Librarj- for more infonnation. 269-945-' -6.. P E N N O C K’W’ H E A LT H your partner in personal, prole:*.. iona!. prog'essive care READY TO SEE HOW REWARDING A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE CAN BE? COMPANIES TO WORK FOR Winner 2012 & 2013 HASTINGS PUBLIC library Michael Brendon Johnston. Chicago, IL and Kelly Halverson. Chicago. IL Brett David Meyer, Woodland and Jessica L\nne Donovan, Woodland. Robert Leslie Hinklin. Jr.. Naples< FL and Christine Ruth Schad. Middleville. Michael Roger Herzog. Delton and Kristine Faith Barker. Delton. Justin William Holtman, Hastings and Danielle Myriah Ozbai. Hastings. Philip John O’Connell. Cork City, Ireland and Terri Lee Albrecht. Hastings. .Andrew Robert Schultz. Middleville and Alyssa Mae Boxvennan, Middleville. Joseph Michael Ritchie. Delton and Emily Ruth Newkirk. Delton. Nicholas David Perrin. Middleville and Lenoah Star Powell. Middleville. Daniel George Konyndyk. Wayland and Jacqueline Marie Mansfield, Hudsonville. •!< Pennock Health Services is an 88-bed acute care non-profit hospital serving Barry County for over 95 years. Our col­ leagues are what make us one of the best and brightest. Careers at Pennock offer comprehensive benefits including insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off and more. Visit Careers at Pennock: www.pennockhealth.com <J’ATTENTION W RETIREES Earn EXTRA CASH! O^DEUVERING LOCAL PAPERS LOCAL PAPERS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR DRIVING ROUTES EARN A WEEKLY BASE PAY ... ... plus Insert Pay. rtmW The People Paper Apply in person at... 1351 North M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan No Phone Calls Please �Financial FOCUS Furnishecl by Mark D Christensen of EDWARD Fnicrson Slreei. Il is tended by lhe 1 .ike by Elaine Garlork lhe Dike (Mcs'a Are.i Historical Society ui!l host the Tn-River Museum group Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10 a in. This «ill bong people from Kent. Barry . Ionia and Montcalm counties to attend fall busmen of this group. The first fall session of knilkrs' at the l ake Odessa Commurnty Library was set fur Tuesday. It is never too late to enroll in lhi> group To the onkxikcr it appears they enjoy their time knitting under lhe tutelage of Naomi Wilson. This is at the library from I to 3 p.m. each Tuesday Knitters should bring their own size 7 or S needles and a skein of yarn or a work project. Naomi has the answers and is there to instmet a beginner or solve a problem for an Accomplished kniiter. The Lake Odessa Area Historical .S<x*»ety will meet tonight al 6:30 p.m at the Freighl House This evening will be the annual fall kickoff with potluck meal followed by reports of rhe many summer activities. Members and guests arc asked io bring their culleciioiix. be it postage stamps, can mgs. matchbook coven, gemstones or other choic­ es A current floral display worth visiting is the flowerbed in front of the depot complex on Odessa Club. Sept. Garden 15. the lint Congregational Church is having its Sunday School picnic in the north p.itkrng: lol at noon. Meat will be provided. Morning worship is at 9:30. The parish nune continues to h;nc office hours Wednesdays from 9 to noon The community food pantiy house at the church is in need of vegetables and spAghetti The Ionia sauce. County Genealogical Society will meet Saturd.iy at the Freight House at 1 p.m. w ith lhe speaker bringing his story of his l)NA search and lhe surprising results. The CSX railway recently brought in five refrigerator cars that are on the siding to be filled with frozen vegetables al Twin City F<kx1s. At the same time, four new carloads of cotton seed were on the siding for Caledonia I arnier’s Elevator. Village workers are gradually getting First Street rebuilt on the block between Fourth and I it th Avenue and also the half block between Fourth /Venue and Third Avenue alley. Some people have found a creative route to get from l ifth to Fourth, via the ele­ vator property and a railroad siding. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS BUILDING DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND SITE RESTORATION The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for lhe demolition, removal, and site restoration tor one (1) house structure and one tl) garage structure located at 1003 West State Road. This project includes the abatement of haz­ ardous material. Specifications are available at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clcrk/Treasurer at the City Hall address above until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive'hriy'irregularity in any hid. and to i award tfc’Sld'Wa manner it believes to be in its own I best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid pack­ age. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Scaled Bid - Building Demolition, Removal, and Site Restoration**. Tim Girrhach ----Director of Public Services Ar© you an efficient investor? PartIcm*‘,,y 'peaking, if you’re efficient at a wasli you’ll get good results without froin cff°n. As you’ve already learned better i J ,irc experiences, it’s usually far ineffi • 60 efficient at something than to be invesiVn? " an(j lhal’S ccrtainly truc wilh cicn?’ Whal you do to become a more effi, ,nvestor> Here are a few idcas’ lars h sy ^oiatu ally. 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Volume on NYSE** -31M 715M Seek to become an efficient investor. You ------ STOCKS------ The City of Hastings is .soliciting bids tor the provision of trees to he planted in the street rights-of-way throughout the City. Specifications are available from the Otfxe of the City Clerk Treasurer. The City of Hastings reserves lhe right to reject try -nJ all bids, to waive any intgutaritMK ir.hhe bid proposal*. the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest price fd Mperhctnrs con­ sidered JJ Z * Bids will be received at the Office of the City ClerkTreasurer, 201 ■ fast Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 19058 until 9:00 AM on I Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at which lune they will be opened and I publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the I submittal package - “SEALED BID 2013 STREET TREES". I 77580514 ______ _ . Tim Girrhach I Director ol Public Services I FILM PROCESSING ON-SITE Processing SAME DAY PROCESSING 1 At Printing Plus we don’t send your film out-of-town or out of the U.S. We develop and process ON-SITE at our Hastings store! You get your negatives back with your prints ■f Everyday Low Price JONES roll 24 Quality Prints Researchers discover new tick-bome disease by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters When my dog and 1 walk along the Snake River during lhe warm seasons of the year, we can both come home with a tick or two. I’m used to feeling those little legs on my skin or scalp and picking off the critters. If I'm lucky. I gel to them before they attach and start sucking my blood. Because I’ve been doing this all my life, 1 don’t gel stressed out about licks, but I do know they can cany certain diseases. Recently, the Shots health news website of National Public Radio reported that sci­ entists have made an advance about an unusual illness that befell two fanners in Missouri in 2009. The men came down with bad fevers, nausea and dianhea. They were sick enough they sought medical attention and it was discovered lhe platelet counts in their blood had dropped signifi­ cant ly. At first, they were treated with antibi­ otics for some sort of bacterial infection. But the treatments didn’t help. A doctor at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Missouri then sent samples of the fanners’ blood to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When the samples were analyzed, medical researchers found a new virus, not one previously known to science. They named it lhe Heartland virus. Happily, lhe sick men ultimately got bet­ ter, their bodies beating back the infection that had made them so ill. But the question remained: How were they exposed to the virus? The basic clues were that the two men worked outdoors, were in lhe same state and had been bitten by ticks before getting sick. Federal researchers have now figured out how the virus was transmitted to lhe men. In 2012 they collected some 50,000 ticks (what a job), including taking some licks off dogs and horses at the farms of the men who had become ill. Analyzing the ticks, they have found lhe Heartland virus. “It’s the first lime anyone has found [the virus! in the wild, in the environment.” researcher Harry Savage said in his Shots interview. “It means lhe virus is yet anoth­ er tick-borne disease in lhe U.S.” The Heartland virus has so far been detected in only one kind of tick, a species called lhe lone star lick. (The bug isn’t named for Texas, but for a little white dot lhe adults cany' on lheir backs.) And only the juvenile licks, called nymphs, have been shown to carry lhe virus. About one in 500 of the nymphs has the virus. “If you were looking for Lyme in Connecticut, there would be more ticks infected,” Savage said. “But for a virus, |1 in 500) is a substantial number.” The lone star tick is found in the lower Midwest, the Southeast, and along the coast of New York and New England. The Heartland virus gives people living in those regions another reason to check themselves when they come in from the outdoors dur­ ing lhe warm seasons of the year. Happy tick hunting, everyone. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of lhe rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist ar Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. LOCAL 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 See us for color copies, one-hour diaital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards invitations and all your printin ' needs J-Ad Graphics- PRINTING PLUS ,3S1 N. M-43 Hw,-north Hastings city . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12, 2013 - Page 9 fl look back at the stories OHO columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES Avenue Bridge in 1890 Hastings in 1873 Notice of Drainage Board Meeting for the Determination of Practicability (continued) shf1 L- Cm* (IH5B-1955). longtime M , O/'he Banner-lmed ,n share of Hastings and Barty Counts. In lhe Aug. 22 issue, we ran his memories of H'«/ Green treer in 1863 (thc year fjis jamJJ moYe(i here), when it hadjust 13 homes. Many of the columns he wrote in his later years were sim­ ilar recollections surrounding a certain locanon. era or event. Thefollowing is a review of me year 1873, av reported in the Banner. TTi/’v was reprinted Feb. 2 and 9. 1989. although it does not indicate when Cook first pieced it together Here's what was happening in the area 140 years ago. **♦♦♦ In the early years of Hastings and Barry County, one of the prime recreational outings was picnicking. We continue with M. L. Cook’s year of 1873 with this: A large picnic for lhe Methodist Sunday School was being held in Grant’s grove today in (he first wand. Banner of July 9, 1873. In the same issue: The total revenue of the Hastings post office for the three months end­ ing June 30 was $724.31 (a considerable amount in this days). This item from the Banner of July 16, 1873: "Neil Parker was letting teams from his livery at $2 per day. Cheaper to ride than to walk." (Townspeople as a rule did not own horses or teams. Only the very well to do owned teams and conveyances. The rest of the population walked, or if they had to go great distances or move heavy loads, they hired a team of horses and a wagon or car­ riage. Outside the town, every farmer owned al least one horse and wagon.) A Knights of Pythias Lxxlge was organized here last week. J.A. Sweczey was chancellor commander. So reported the Banner of July 23, 1873. In the same paper. "The great Forcpaugh circus and menagerie were in Hastings today. There was a big crowd in town to see it.” June 30: Butter, eggs, pork, or any kmd of farm produce, will be taken on subscription at the Banner office. Banner, Aug. 20: "Only 90 dog licenses . issued in this city. Isn’t it about time the 1.001 other owners of worthless dogs here should be made to pay?" Said the Banner of Aug. 27: “At the meet­ ing of lhe school board Wednesday of last week, Samuel Dickie of Lansing was chosen superintendent of our city schools." (Dickie later became the president of Albion College.) Hattie A. Sykes of Bellevue, was named as his assistant. Eighth grade teachers and two teachers in the ward schools also were select­ ed. In that same paper in the council proceed­ ings, it was stated that lhe street committee had examined the Michigan Avenue Bridge, and found it should be put in good repair. The council generously appropriated and amount "not to exceed $15 for that work.” An order was issued by circuit court, according to lhe Banner of Aug. 27, requiring the taking up of the remains of bodies buried in the old cemetery south of the Central School grounds. (The old cemetery had no room to expand and Riverside Cemetery was established to replace the old city burial grounds. Problems arose in doing this. One was that many of the old headstones were not stone, but wood, which deteriorated over the years. Thus, many graves were unmarked and the contents unknown. Another problem was that each family had lo pay to relocate their loved ones. Not everyone had the financial means to do this, nor were relatives found In every case. To resolve these problems. Riverside set aside a free area where the unknowns and those without earthly means were buried. Even in recent years, bodies have been uncovered in construction of additions to the junior high school building.) . . -James Sl.ttcrly has built a mce fence around his lot on Green s,reel- 1said ,he Banner of Sept. 2. "There were good reasons for fences in 1873." ( Hie mam reason was to keep wandering cattle, pigs and horses off the owner’s lawn and garden.) Reading the council proceedings for the summer and early fall, one would have been impressed with the time and newspaper space taken with orders to store and homeowners to build sidewalks in front of their premises. Finally this comment: "Complaint is being made because the council docs not lorce the building of sidewalks, “ stated the Banner of Oct. 1,1873. It then explained "The trouble is with the ordinance. Our city attorney doesn’t know enough to prepare a city ordinance that can be enforced." The sharp money panic in the early fall of 1873 caused the closing of more than 2,000 banks. It did not seem lo be as severe in Hastings. The National Bank here gained in individual deposits. But cash was scarce, hard to get, and many had a hard time to gel along. The Banner of Sept. 17, 1873, reported the death of Slocum Bunker, the first white settler in Hastings. He passed on at his home near Jackson. The Banner of Sept. 24 recalled that Mrs. Darwin McOmbcr of Baltimore Township took first premium, $25, on a 25-pound jar of butter she exhibited at the state fair at Grand Rapids. The Oct. 1 Banner said, "Someone has stolen our oats, buggy whip and parts of har­ ness. Any low-down enough to steal from a printer never can get hope to get into the n ■ The Banner, Nov. 5, 1873 hght days of continued snowstorm ended Sunday." The same issue announced. School will open in the new (Central School) building and ward schools." ., . Here was a hot one tor Hastings merchants in the Banner of Nov. 5; "No wonder our merchants complain about lack of trade. The reason is very plain to persons who read the papers of this and other cities." (What the editor was saying: the advertising in the paper was down; you merchants need to advertise to attract trade.) . "Pork is coming into this market in lar^gc quantities. Dressed pork brings from 4 to 5 cents per pound," Banner Nov. 26. Said the Banner of Dec. 3,1873: "Hastings is a big wheat market. The Eastman elevator here has shipped 106 carloads of wheat since harvest. The other two elevators also have made large shipments." This from lhe Banner of Dec. 31, 1873: "We have heard very little grumbling about taxes, despite lhe hand limes." GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. (In accordance with PA 40, of 1956, as amended) CUDDY INTERCOUNTY DRAIN Notice is hereby given, that on June 3,2013, a petition was filed with Denise Medemar, Allegan County Drain Commissioner, praying for the cleaning out, relocating, widening, deepening, adding branches, straightening, tiling, extending or relocating along a highway, installing struc­ tures or mechanical devices to properly purify or improve the flow, or pumping equipment nec­ essary to properly assist or relieve the flow of the drain, or construct one or more relief drains, which may consist of new drains or extensions or consolidation with one or more existing drains or enlargements or connections to existing drains, or add onV or more branches, to any portion thereof, and consolidation with all or a portion of the Gardiner Drain, which will properly drain the lands in said district of a drain known and designated as the Cuddy Intercounty Drain. Whereas, lhe Drainage District for the Cuddy Intercounty Drain includes lands within the fol­ lowing counties and their respective municipalities: Barry County; Yankee Springs Township; Allegan County: Wayland Township; and Whereas, a certified copy of said petition was served upon Russell Yarger, Barry County Drain Commissioner; and Jamie Clover Adams, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; by Denise Medemar, Allegan County Drain Commissioner. Now therefore, in accordance with PA 40, of 1956, as amended, a Drainage Board meeting of the Cuddy Inlercounty Drain will be held on September 25,2013, at 10:00 AJH., at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road in the County of Barry, to determine the practica­ bility of said improvement. . Now therefore, all persons owning lands liable to an assessment for benefits, or whose lands will be crossed by said drain, or any municipality affected, are requested to be present at said meet­ ing, if they so desire. Public comment will be received at the meeting. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact lhe Drain Commissioner in the county which they reside at the number noted below (voice) at least orte week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. If any­ one wishes to submit written comments prior to the date of the meeting, or has any questions regarding this notice, they may contact the following County Drain Commissioners’ offices: Denise Medemar Allegan County Drain Conunissioner 113 Chestnut Street Allegan, MI 49010 269.673.0440 I I i Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269.945.1385 Dated at Lansing, Michigan, on September 4,2013. Jamie Clover Adams Director of Agriculture and Rural Development By; Brady Harrington Deputy for the Director P.O. Box 30017 Lansing. Ml 48909 5172845624 77560747 Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriff’s Department and Local Pharmacies BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, TIRE, MEDICINE and ELECTRONICS * COLLECTION! Saturday, September 14,2013 from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. At the Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Don’t Rush to Flush! Help keep Your Home, Environment and Community Safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY Please keep medicine in original rnnlninrrs with name of drug clearly labeled. i- Do not pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil. or chemicals down die drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! Do not hold on to scrap or junk tires. Bring your items to the Barry County Household Hazardous Waste Collection! -Most electronic. including kitchen appliances, will he a^epted at no cluuge. This includes, computers, cellphones, microwaves. stereo equipment There ts a J25 foe for items cot tarni ,g freon Broken Glass on TV^sIMoniton 'jsmden Speakers unit no be_ accepted. WE CANNOT ACCEPT Latex Paint: when dry it can go to the landfill Propane Tank Commercially Generated Waste Radioactive Material Explosives Unknown Wastes Speakers in wooden cases Tires heavily caked with dirt Bare CRT Ttibes WE CAN ACCEPT Aqueous acids and bases; asbestos; oil based paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesti­ cides (liquids and solids); alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; niercury-containing articles; prescription and over-the-counter medicines; Motor Oil (10 gallons per vehicle); automotive batteries. SCRAP AND JUNK TIRES There will be a charge for EACH* clean, scrap or junk tire brought to the collection: Tire Type Cost $1.00 Standard tires $2.00 Standard Tire on Rims Truck Tire (16.5” - 19.5”) $3.00 Truck Tires on Rims $6.00 Scmi/uver 19.5” $6.00 Semi/over 19.5” on Rim $18.00 Tractor $15.00 Tractor Tires on rims $27.00 g * Additional charge for soiled or dirty tires �p39e to Yh, SOCIAL SECURITY __ COLUMN ___ 5doesn't eW mean disability benefits you can't work ; >c by Vonda vanTil The pro^7 f^alrx SPcc‘ulii' ficult if x f ing work can be difabilitv Social Security dismedical ? 'And lhc P°ssibil‘ty of having frirht/n',ndn nanc‘al benefits cut off can be h ish^m,nfi” Bu‘rest nssurcd*Social security has some great work incentives in place that a Jovv people with disabilities to “test the sometime* continue to provide coverag >eWhcn a person who rC^,v^rk^ccJ- Security or SSI disability benefits ’ tain impairment-related work k_ deducted from your countable ’ di‘ j. ing it possible to earn more and re ble to receive benefits. For SSI. theseexcM cd expenses can allow you to receive a hign , ‘ K Pa>VC lllat lhey can work before er benefit payment. Examples o any benetits an: Mopped. That makes it invit- impairment-related work expenses go try. Even if things don’t work out, the wheelchairs, certain transportation co benefits will still be there for you. specialized work-related cquipmen . Th^e work incentives include continued work expenses' may include guide dog cash benefits for a period of time while you expenses, meals consumed during wo ' work, continued Medicare or Medicaid while and money used to pay income taxes. You can learn all about the different rules you work, and help with education, training, .md rehabilitation lo start a new line of work. for both Social Security and SSI by reading Hie rules vary depending on whether you our publication, “Working While Disabled How We Can Help,” available to read or lis­ receive Social Security or SSI. Although the ultimate goal of w'ork incen­ ten to at www.socialsccurity.gov/pubs. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist tives is to help bridge the gap between a dependence on monthly benefits and self-suf­ for West Michigan. You may write her do ficiency, we cast a large safety net to make Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp sure you do not find yourself in dangerous St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email waters. You may continue to receive benefits to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. while working, and medical benefits can Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 RfiAlfilEYlkkE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NQT1CELQEEUBL1C HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUN­ TY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Ro^rdofAppcdf^nMobcr^ZflliPLZSKLPJd. QtdhtLErritiaYlila Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Itemfel to be considered at this public hearing Include, In brief, the following: A request by Dan Leno cl Cottage Castle Homes, agent for Joo and Ellen Pikuh, 1715 Boulder Dr., Darwin. IL 60561. seeking a variance to allow for the construction of a now homo within the front yard setback area as established by Section 4.24 •Waterfront Lots’ The subject property is 7314 South Crooked Lake Dr. Delton. Ml 49046 - 08-12-440-030-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Townsh.p office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as s-gners for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to lhe Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stonebumer, Township Supervisor 77520633 ■BBHK9B CITY OF HASTINGS POSITION AVAILABLE — MECHANIC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES State News Roundup World Trade Center artifact to get permanent home in West Michigan The American Red Cross ot Berrien and Van Buren counties and AmeriCorps mem­ bers partnered to recognize a National Day of Service and Patriot Day by preparing a per­ manent site for a World Trade Center artifact. About 25 AmeriCorps members cleaned up the grounds at the Benton Harbor Public Library Wednesday. Sept. IL where an arti­ fact from the World Trade Center was on dis­ play for part of the morning. The work was done in preparation for the World Trade Center artifact, which will soon have a permanent home outside of the Benton Harbor library. The public display has been a long-term project with benefactor Peter Colovos of Prairie Real Estate Group LLC., which will be spearheading a campaign to raise funds for the development and ongoing maintenance for the memorial site. ‘‘It is a tremendous honor to have such an iconic artifact reside in the City of Benton Harbor.” Colovos said. “The piece is the ulti­ mate symbol of our nation’s resolve to tri­ umph over adversity and rebuild; a spirit that is very much felt in Benton Harbor as the City continues its own renaissance." Governor invites Chinese travelers to visit ‘Pure’ state Gov. Rick Snyder participated in a tourism forum Sept. 5 to introduce Pure Michigan to the Chinese tourism market and encourage Chinese travelers to include Michigan in their visits to the United States. “With the continued success of Pure Michigan across the United States, it is excit­ ing to take this next step in our international marketing efforts and introduce Chinese trav­ elers to the natural beauty and cultural desti­ nations Michigan has to offer,” Snyder said. “Chinese travel around the world, and here to the United Stales, is growing rapidly, making this the perfect time to. establish a presence for Pure Michigan in China.” According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1.5 million Chinese visited the U.S. in 2012, up 35 percent from 2011. Chinese visitors spent $8.8 billion on their trips to the U.S. last year. Thousands of Chinese visitors come to Michigan each year for business, to attend universities or visit family members: This effort will, in part, encourage those travelers to extend those trips and explore Michigan as a vacation destina­ tion as well. Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., will work with tour operators, travel media and other industry partners to raise the profile of Michigan as a vacation destination for Chinese travelers. Michigan experiences that will be high­ lighted include the state’s access to the Great This piece of steel and concrete from the World Trade Center will be on display in Benton Harbor. Lakes and its freshwater coastline, its auto­ motive heritage, including attractions like The Henry Ford; golf opportunities at more than 800 public courses, resort areas such as Mackinac Island and Traverse City, and the arts, culture and sports in major cities. Pure Michigan’s entry into the Chinese market is a result of an additional $4 million in funding allocated for the campaign in Fiscal Year 2014. In addition to entering the Chinese travel market. Pure Michigan will expand its efforts in Ontario, Germany and Great Britain. It also will enter the Japanese market. Allegan County couple challenges fracking of wildlife sanctuaries John Davis Jr. and Marybeth PritschetDavis, long-time residents of Allegan County, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court Sept. 5 against the U.S. Secretary of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management in an effort to stop leasing of federal mineral rights for fracking and other oil and gas development in the Allegan State Game Area. The BLM was to auction 27.302 acres of subsurface mineral rights Sept. 12 in the Allegan State Game Area, which is home to state and federally listed endangered and threatened species, trout streams, nine lakes, abundant open wetlands, vernal pools, three wildlife sanctuaries and the lower Kalamazoo River designated by the State of Michigan as a “natural river.” It is believed that Bureau of Land Management auctioned approximately 6.000 acres of its Allegan game area subsurface mineral rights earlier this year. Total acreage of what BLM calls the “decision area” is approximately 127,000 acres, extending in portions of several townships. After conducting an exhaustive search, the couple’s attorney has been unable to uncover any BLM notice to lhe public of its massive proposal. The Center for Biological Diversity, which brought a similar, successful action against the BLM in California last year, is supporting the lawsuit. “Fracking pollution poses enormous threats to Allegan County’s water and to the endangered species m this important wildlife habitat.” said Marco Fink, a Center attorney. “The federal government should protect these public lands — not auction them off for dan­ gerous drilling and fracking." Die leasing took the Monterey Tow nship couple by surprise. “We’ve lived in lhe area for 38 years and never heard any mention of lhe federal gov­ ernment owning any interest whatsoever in the ASGA," said Pritschel-Davis. “No doubt it’s very convenient for the companies and the BLM to exclude public involvement.” The Davis family owns a house and 40 acres contiguous with the ASGA. The couple created a conservation easement on their land to enhance the natural values of the game area and to protect its wildlife habitat, many fea­ tures of which it has in common with lhe game area. To finance the litigation, the couple is using personal savings they had earmarked for a different purpose. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Mechanic position in the Department of Public Service. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 27, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or CED and a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) valid in the state of Michigan with an “A" endorsement and air brakes. Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certifications in all phases of auto and truck repair, and Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certifications in all phases of heavy equipment repair and maintenance valid in the State of Michigan arc preferred. Candidate must pass a drug/alcohol screen, pre-employment physical, and background check. Residency within twenty (20) miles of the City’s boundary is required within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Frames! Stop in and check out our large selection of frames. Beginning wage rate for this position is $16.35 - $19.45 per hours (DOQ) and includes a good fringe benefit package. Send resume, three (3) professional references, and completed employment applica­ tion to the City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. All Frames 15% Off! A required application form and full job description are available upon request. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Tim Cirrbach, Director of Public Services, 269-945-2468. The City uf Hastings is a Equal Opportunity Employer. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77580504 CITY OF HASTINGS POSITION AVAILABLE — OPERATOR 2 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES ■ •n. r i, n( iKoinds is accenting applications for one (1) full-time entry level Operator 2 posiin\heHn'Xnt of Public Service. Applications wil! be accepted until Friday. September 27, 2013 at 5:00 PM. inrlmle a high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers Mimmum re qu.remenbmclu.de ■J*. and air brake, Candidal<! License (COL) vail th . e.tmployment physical, and background check. Residency Sm^myX" of hire. . r .h e nr.diinn is $13 12 ■ $15.66 per hour (DOQ) and includes a good kftnning wage rate for this pus Uon 1111 reftrtnccs. and completed employ, fringebenefi package.Se dr Suustr„t,Hastings,Michigan49058. ment application Lo the City o* nwungs, a . ir « and full iob description are available upon request. Questions A required application form J T- Girrbach, Director of Public Services. 269regarding this position should be directed to 945-2468. The City ol Hastings is a Equal Opportunity Employer. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77J SHOP LOCAL 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 �The H.-ishnqn Bnnnor - Thursday Seplumb.-e' p ?013 . p>1<^ Jt 8416 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT DEBT^ ING TO COLLECT A m ™R ATTEMPTWE OBTAIN WILL BE FORM*nON I POSE. PLEASE CONTACT n °R J”*1- PURTHE NUMBER BELOW IF vL?U„°FFICE *T IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DITTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. , MORTGAGE SALE - Defau't has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel military dutv nactive Shapton and Barbara Shapfon, husband and wife, ATTN p vCZ7’ rescinded by tho for^tolm ’ maY 56 to Chase Bank USA. National Association, Mortgagee, dated September 20. 2007 and record­ that event, your damaoes ln9 mortgagee. |n ed December 6, 2007 in Instrument Number ad solely to the return ot the bliam" "m"‘ 20071206-0004935, Barry County Records. dered at Rare . b,d amount tenMichigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association by assignment. mortgage sale "'5™”There is claimed lo be due at tho date hereof the the conditions of a been made ini sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty­ Dennis AKA Bn.,n Eight and 95/100 Dollars ($35.758 95) including Husband and Wife ornin,)0^ Ll a Dennisinterest at 4.79% per .annum. Mortgage Electrons ’ Rea?-tratinT°Q 9®9°r(s)> f0 Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Monger,. dated November !™I' gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ ed on December 4, 2006 in . ’ 20061 nnd recordvided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will and assigned by safe mins!rurnen‘ 1173423, be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Natonot^socLon^a^S: *** or some part ol them, at pub! c vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEM­ BER 19, 2013. Said premises are located in tho Township of Barry, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Barry. County Barry. State ol Michigan.Parcel 1 Commencing at tho center of Section 28. Town North, Range 9 West; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes West along the East Under tho power of sale contained in sa.d mortand West 1/4 line of said Section 28. a distance of 726.00 foot; thence South parallel with the North 'n SUCh 04150 made and Pf°^^E hherGb? 9'VOn that said mortgage will and South 1/4 line 65.00 feet to tho true place of be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises beginn.ng; thence South parallel w-ith said North and South 1/4 line 82.50 feet; thence North 89 °! Pa.h ° ,heni’at pubIic vendu<?- al the placo degrees 37 minutes West 103.75 feet; thence North °f *>ldmg lhe circuit court w.thln Barry County, at 82.50 feet; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 1XX) PM. on October 10, 2013. 7 East W3.75 feet to the place of beginning Parcel Sad promisos are situated in Charter Township 2A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 ol Section of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are 28, Town 1 North. Range 9 West described desenbed as. Beginning nt a point on lhe North line asiCommencing at □ point in the center of Highway of section 34 Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant 44 rods West of center of said Section 28; thence West 1 1/2 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East West 395.0 Feet from the North 1/4 post of said 11 1/2 rods; thence North 10 rods to the place of section 34. Thence South 148 5 feot parallel with beginning, excepting commencing at a point that is the North and South 1/4 line of section 34 Thence in the center of Highway 55 1/2 rods West of the West 901 feet, thence North 148 5 Feet to the North center of said Section 28; thence East in center of Ime of Section 34. thence East 901 Feet to the Highway 5 rods 3 1/2 feet; thence South 10 rods; Place of beginning. Rutland Township, Barry thence West 5 rods; thence North 10 rods to place County. Michigan of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in doned in accordance w.ih MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ from the date of such sale. CHASERS. Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are Chapter 32 ot the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held dered at sale, plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ responsible to tho person who buys the property at suant to MCL 600 3278, lhe borrower will bo held tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage responsible to the person who buys the property at holder for damaging the property dunng tho the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage redemption period. holder for damage to the property during the Dated: September 12. 2013 redemption period For more information, please call: If you are a tenant in the property, please contact FC D (248) 593-1309 our office as you may have certain rights. Trott & Trott, P.C. Dated: August 22, 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys For Servicer Attorneys for Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 P.O. Box 5041 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Troy. Ml 48007 File /428576F01 File No. 13-011812 (09-12X10-03) rz^AXZ (08-22) (09-12) rnacy-) i* a ; • • . • .m ARE, PURCHASF J. - AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott Slaght and Angela Slaght, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of September, 2004 and recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October, 2004 in Uber Document No. 1134971 of Barry County Records, page . said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at the date of this notice, tho sum of Eighty Eight Thousand Nino Hundred Seventy & 30/100 ($88,970.30), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ot the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of tho State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of October, 2013 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bid­ der, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay lhe amount due, as aforesa:d on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.250 per annum and al! legal costs, charges, and expenses, including lhe attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homos, manu­ factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 4 of Block 12 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Libor 1 or Plats on Page 22 During the six (6) months imme­ diately foliowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in tho event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, lhe property may bo redeemed dunng 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgjgor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage bolder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at Tho sale shall be entitled °nty to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser tihall have no further recourse against tho Mortgagee or Hie Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 09/05/2013 Groen Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee PABRIZiQ & BROOK, PC. Attorney for Green Trco Servic ng LLC 888 W. B.g Beaver. Suite 600 Troy, Ml 48084 248 362-2600 GTSD FNMA Slaght (09°^)(09-26) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Frederic J. Saintamour. Jr. and Leslie Saintamour, A Married Man, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 12th day of April, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 19th day of April, 2005 in Instrument #1145100 ol Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to U S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF HARBORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eight hun­ dred fifty eight thousand five hundred thirty six dol­ lars and 80/100 ($858,536.80), and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to statute ol the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day ol October, 2013 at 1 ;00 PM o'clock Local Time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to lhe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being lhe building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.375 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including tho attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated In lhe Township of Rutland, County ol Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 38 OF ALGO­ NQUIN NORTH SHORE SUBDIVISION. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERETO, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 50. During the six (6) months immediately following tho sale, tho property may be redeemed, except that in the event that tho property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant lo MCLA 600.3241 a, tho prop­ erty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278. tho mortgagor(s) will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to Vie mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing lhe redemption period. If tho sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at tho sale sltall be enti­ tled only to n return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against tho Mortgagee or tho Mortgagee's attorney Dated: 9/5/2013 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF HAR­ BORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND Mortgagee FAB­ RIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF HARBORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND 888 W Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (09-05)(09-26) m*** ffls firm is a' « । Gaqe our office at the number l-s!< d W SALE - Default has been made a corta-n mortgage made uy Shannon D. Heynfc) 0. wf t, > Mortgage Services. LTD' H F„bfuary i-i . January 30. 2002 and recorded Febro Y 13 . in Instrument Z 1074070 8.W \ Michigan. Said motigago «a. * ? ^0 AB!i AMRO Mortgagn Group. I"^ “ » «l February 4. 2002 and recorded Ft ry 13. in Instrument if 1074871 on wl o{ is claimed to bo due at the dale • _ ® %’ti of One Hundred Thousand Four Hundred E.ghf> Dollars and F.ve Cents interest 2% per annum. Under t po _ r cl contained in said mortgage and • •’ * 0 in sUc>1 case made and provided. notiM «-reoy that said mortgage will be y a 0! lhe mortgaged premises, or son?°npa 0 public venduo. Circuit Court ol «• rY County a» 1:00PM on September 26. 2013 Said promts arg situated in Vi'lage of Middleville. Bany County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5G M.dd!e* Downs Addition No.3 to Iho Village of according to lhe recorded Plat ,he'e0!!35 'ecofUeo In Liber 5 of Plats on, Pago 261 Qarry County Records. Commonly known as 307 WhppQQ^. । Ct. Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption shall bo 6 months from the date ol such sak), un'e-r, determined abandoned in accordance 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which redemption penod shall be 30 days from lhQ da?0 such sale, or upon the expiration of tho not'c^ required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever n tater or unless MCL 600.3240(17) apples. If tne prope,j ly is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 cf the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under !,<CL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held respons b!e •© the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging lhe property during the redempt-cn period Dated: 8/29/2013 CitiMortgage, Inc., -successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potest vo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fi’e No: 13-85867 (08-29)(09-19) nswwi Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage for tho sole purposes ot subordinating her dower and homestead rights ip Jho real estate cov­ ered. husband mid Fifth Third MortgMgrfd Ml>'bLC. Mortgagee,' dufed SnnUary 200,Z;/nrt ^corded on March 22. 2002 in instrument 1076099, and assigned by said Mortgagee Ip Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an foment. in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 67/ioo Dollars (5118,834.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, not ce is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on Octobers. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township o! Assyna. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along lhe East and West 1/4 Imo of sa d Section 19. 292 35 feet to the place of beginning; thence contmu.ng North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 Imo 377.29 feel; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318 87 feel to the South line of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; lhenco South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South Ime 665 66 feet to the Southeast corner cl the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East a'ong tho East Lne of said Section, 575.14 feet; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 65 fool wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, the centerline of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies in tho centerlmo of West Lake Road 1150 foot North and 33 feet East of the Southeast corner ot Section 19. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West, thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East, par­ allel with and 33 feel East of lhe East Ime of said Section 19. 297 feet to a point which hos 123 loot North of tho Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; Jhenco North 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel with and 123 feet North of the South Imu Of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Sect-on. 698.66 feet to the place of ending Also, together with a 66 loot wide easement lor Ingress and Egress, the centerl.no of which is described as follows: Beginning al a point which lies 123 feet North of the 33 feet East of the Southeast corner of tho Northeast 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 0( said Section!9. Town 1 North. Range 7 West lhenco North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East parallel with and 33 lee! East ol the 1|no of said Section 19. 240 feel lo me p ace 0| ond The redemption period shall ba 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCI A 500 3241a. in which case thn redemption period shall be 30 day® froin date of such sale. , I* lhe property is sold at tcecocure Chapter 32 ol the Revised Jud cature Ac| 0| 19G1 Pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower w.|| be |iei ) responsible to the person who buys the property tho mortgage foreclosure sale or lo the nx>rtnan« holder for damaging lhe property during yL redemption period ’ Dated. September 5. 2013 , For more information, please cal! FC J (248) 693-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. M chigan 48334 54.2 File #420284F0t (03-05)109-26) FORFCLOSURF. NOTICE ’i event its ■; property is rJmmod as a prmc pal ‘•'i dcn.ce exempt tarn 1 ax under section 7cc o! 1ho t u acl ^>3 p/A 206. MCL 7cx contig.? r.u- office at (240) 844-5123 Tn s »s a dept attempt rq to collect a debt. An/ infonnatton oLtamed wtil be used for this puf- STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 13026478-NC In the matter o< KAMPBEU. RAY ECHTINAW TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; whose address(es) ate unknown and whose interesttne matter may on barred nr affected by the fo’Jow;rg. TAKE NOTICE. On 0C5/2O13 at 3 00 p rr. - the Family D vis-on Courtroom. 206 V/cCourt Street. Suite 302. Hasting',. Ml oefore Honor able V/1’ .arr. p you nfp in please contact our at the number listed beiow. FZORFGAGE SALE - Def.iu't has been made in the conditions of 4 Ofertam niortq.vfo mode by. Brent Johnson aka “rent T. Johrrcn ;rx! Janet Johnson. Husband and •*i,« to Mortgage Electronic Roq-stration Systems, ,nc as nornmee for Greve Cor Mortgage, tnc. its Successors and ass’qns. Mortgagee, dated Apr 117. 2005 and recorded April 24. 2096 in Instrument H63541 Barry County Records, Michigan Said . mortgage was assigned to HSBC Mortgage Serv.ces. Inc., by assignment dated April 23. 2013 and recorded ApH 25, 2013 in Instrument H 20130054GH on which mortgage there is claimed to be rtue at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eifty-Eight Thousand Eleven Dollars and SeveritySix Cents ($150,011 76) including interest 9.09'•. Per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sa d mortgage and thy statute <n such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a salo ol the mortgaged Premises, cr sumo part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 26. 2013 Said prern sei* are situated in City of Hastings. 6’irry County. Michigan, and are described as: Let 1 and the Easterly 22 feet of Let 2 Block 13. ol H.J. Kenfields Second Addlion, to the City of HasLngs according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Paga 37. Commonly known as 840 E South Street Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 32-11 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from thu date of such salo. or upon the expirat on of the notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c). whichever is later: or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. II the property is so'd at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower wal be hi.ldxcspons b'.c to the person who buys the property at tno mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated: 8/29/2013 HSBC Mortgage Services. Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 011 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 814-5123 Our File No: 13-863-19 (08­ 29)(09-19) tax-j AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default havmg been made in the terms and ccnd.tions of a certain mortgage made by George Hofvat and Mary Horvat a/k/a Marylynn Horvatt. Husband and Wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee (or Countryw.de Home Loans. Inc ooa America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated the 25th day ol May. 20Q7 rccotded in the .ottico. of the jfftegi5t(H Pf Dtmd.<ilo; The County ol Barry and BSfate of Mtcnigao, qn tito 5th duy of June. 2CQ7 jr» Lpocumenf fl 1181324 of Barry County Records, sa d .Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servic.ng LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at the dato of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Throe & 99/100 ($306‘,383 99). and no suit or proceed,ng at law or in equity hav-ng been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by Virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute ot die State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of September. 2013 at 1 00 PM o'clock Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale nt public auction, to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in sad mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said on sa d mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.000’. per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney foes al’Oived by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho unoors-gned. necessary to protect its interest <n the premises. Which sa d promises ate described as follows: AH that certain p.eco or parcel of land, including any and a’f structures, and homes, manu­ factured or otherwise, located tnereon. situated in the Township of Assyria. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, lo wit Tho East 1/2 of the Northeast 1«'4 ol the Southwest 1/4 and the East 1/2 0! the Southeast 1/4 o! the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Easement Descript or): Subject to a 20 foot wide easement lor ingress, egress and public utilities, lying 10.00 feet on o ther s de of centcrl.no. which is described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest comer ol the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 0’ the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence North 88 degrees 52 minutes 34 seconds East along the centerline of Hyland Rond. 427.00 feet to the’place of beginning of said Centerline description, thence North 0! degrees 07 minutes 26 seconds West 332.32 feet, lhenco North 56 degrees 07 minutes 52 seconds Wes! 81 48 teet. thence North 81 degrees 34 min­ utes 31 seconds West 54 55 feel; thence North 37 degrees 56 minutes 22 seconds Wes! 33 05 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds West 412.94 feet, thence North 11 degrees -19 m.nutes 54 seconds East 139 73 feet. Inence Norin 13 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 76.90 feet, thence North 09 degreed 47 m nutes 50 seconds East 263 47 feet; thence North 12 degrees 51 m ntries 13 seconds West 396 79 feel; lhence North 05 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds West 87 76 feet, thenco North C8 degrees 36 rn nules 34 seconds We>-t 202 05 thence North 16 degrees 06 min­ utes 44 second . East 332 14 feet, lhence Nortn 04 degrees 18 m nules 58 seconds West 108.16 feet; thence North 29 degR*s 53 02 n.’.?u West 113 67 Ic' I thence North 00 degrees -13 seeon,is 54 mnutos dooieos .10 second: 2B nuiuies Wvst 65 J4 loot lo tho place ol o'rd cenMI re Dunng the s.x 16) months .mmeU.A-ly lo»°w»>9Ui« pop. the r.iowitv . <<et,'«>"■«’,o 1,0 aoanjoncj pur­ suant to MCIA 6(X>3.’4I.i. re poverty may oo redeemed dm.nq ::J d.'.>s fn-;w<M<'.,y lo the sale Pur- .r urtto MCI A600 »» ' W'"‘X’s ,n. ho* to ’tor to , redemption per.pd I. th-.-s.rr reason th.- Pu-Cmw- at to *•*• ■£•* ££ only to a r- n::no' t> • deooaep.^Tmr Pwt. d i- , M'SGISD FNMA imarGeo (08 22)(09 »2) M. Doherty. Judge, a hearing w>'i be he'd on the edition of change of name cf Knmpbeit Ray Echtinaw to Kampbeil Raye Andrew^ KARA ANDREWS 133 OAK STREET FREEPORT. Ml 49325 (616)299-6553 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13-25349-OE Estate ol Ralph Ol ver EU’ott HI Date of B rth. July 14. 1971. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The dticedent. Ra:ph Ohvcr Elliot! Ill, died February 9, 2013 Cred tcrs of tho decedent are notified tnst all clams agamst tho estate w.;i be forever barred unless presented to Jack e Elliott, persona! repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings, Michigan 49C53 and tnc personal representative w thin 4 months after tho date of publication o‘ this notice. Date September 9. 2013 Lav; Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkcs P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49059 (269) 9-15-1921 Jackie Elliott » 9800 Banfield Road Dowling. Ml 49050 (269) 986-9149 rxv Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your diimages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defau't has been made tn the conditions o! a mortgage made by Gregory L. Miller. Married and Nicole R. Miller, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated December 29.2003, and recorded on April 14,2004 in instrument 1125782 and assigned by sad . Mortgage^ tp America. N A 35 assigns: as dccumeQV^L,bii^rt assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortnage there ts da med to bo due at the date hereof Iho sum o! One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 07/100 Dollars ($121,113.07). Under the power of sale contained in sa d mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby gven that said mortgage w.H bo foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged prein.ses, or some part of them, at public vendue, a! the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1-00 PM. on October 10. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as. Parcel 4. That pan cf me Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, described as commencing at mo South 1/4 comer of said section, thence North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds West 1351.92 Feet a’ong the east Lne of sa d Southwest 1/4. thonce South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 320.0 Feet along the South line of the North 1299 5 feet of sa d Southwest 1/4 to the Place of beginning, thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 06 Seconds West 346 70 Feet, thence South CO Dcarees 55 Minutes 22 Seconds East 25.84 Feot along me East l.ne ot the West 1 '2. Northeast 1/4 ot said Southwest 1/4. Thence South 69 Degrees 58 M nutes 04 Seconds West 211.0 Feet along the South line of lhe Northeast 1/4 ot said Southwest 1/4. thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 22 Seconds West 245 0 Feet parallel to the cast i.ne u! tho West 1/2. Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4. thence Norht 69 Degrees 56 Minutes 06 Seconds east 557.40 Feot. thenco South 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 220 0 feet along me West of lhe East 320 feet of sa.d Southwest 1/4 to the place of begin­ ning. Easement description- Subject to and together w.th an casement tor ingress, egross and ut :.ty pur­ poses over a 66 foot wide strip of land being described as. Commencing at tho South 1/4 comer of Soct.on 18, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, lhence North 01 Degrees 03 Minutes 08 Seconds Wset 1351 92 Feet a’ong tho East !>ne ot sa d Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 Degrees 56 M>nutes 08 Seconds West 320 0 F<»et along tn<South line ol tho North 1299.5 Feet of sa‘d Southwest 1/4 to the place o’ beginning of sa j easement, ttujnce North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds West 110-10 Feet, thence Scum 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds Wes! 102 0 Feet thence North 01 Degrees CO Mmu’es 08 Seconds West 195 50 Feet along tho West line ot tho East 442 Frof of said Southwest 1/4. thence Scutn 89 Degrees 56 Minute*? 08 Suconds West 66 0 Feel along the North l.ne of said Southwell 1/4, thence South 01 Degrees CO M nutes 03 Seconds Fast 261 50 Feel, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds East 102 0 Feel, thence South Qi Degrees 00 M notes Orf Second; East 1038 0 Feel thence North 69 Degrees 56 Mnutcs oa Seconds East 66.0 Feet to tho place of ending of said ease­ ment The redemption penod shall be 6 months from me date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL/k 630.324! a. n wh’Ch case the rudompt on pvnod shall be 33 days from tno date of buch s-i'e I? the property is sold at foreclosure safe under Chapter 32 of the Reiser! Judicature Act 0! 1961. pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower wil be field responsible to me pi -tun who buys the property at mo mortgage foreclosure sale or to tire mortgage .holder for damaging |bo property during the tedemptran per od Dated September 12 2013 For mere informaton p! .a-uj call FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys For Si'.v.eer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington H M.ch’.un <8334-5422 Fife 4429796F0I (09-12)( 10-63) . . �Pag« 12 _ Thursday. Soptomtwr 12 2013 - T1W Hastes IMn ”' Delton Kellogg scores five goals in shutout of Pennfield ,E township board MEETINg FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col’tetor attempting to co'fect a debt Any information obta-nec w-n be used for irk* Purpose. If you are »n the M-'tury. conte^ our ortioa at the number tsted befew. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaun has been made ,n lhe cond tions oa oertam mortgage made by; F;od H. Wagner and Gail Wagner, Husband and Wife to C-iiFtnancia Mortgage Company. Inc Mortgagee, Octob'-r 25, 20C5 and recorded November 3, 2005 in instrument > 1155622 Barry County Record^ M»chgan on which mortgage there 'S c'a men to be cue at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-S<x Thousa’xi Throe Hundred Th rty-Three Do-'are ano Seventy-Three Cents t$86 333 73) inctud ng interrst 5.95" 3 per annum Under the power of safe conta-nod m sa d mortgage and the statute »n sucn case made and provided, notce <s hereby given that sa*d mortgage w.-l be foreclosed by a safe o‘ the mortgaged premia, cr some part o! tnem. a> public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM cn October 10.2013 Soo prem ses are sit­ uated m C<ty of Hast-ngs. Bft'ty County. Michigan, and are desc' bed as: Let 5, Block 34, Eastern Add ton to the C-ty cf Hastings, ncccrd.ng tothe recoroed plat thereof. Commonty known ns 406 t South St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from lhe date of such safe, unfess determined abandoned n accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such safe, or upon trio expiraf-cn of the .nonce requ-red by MCL 600 324la(c). wh-chcver« later, cr unfess MCL 600.3240(17) appl es. If the p-operty -s sold at foreclosure safe under Chapter 32 ct the Rcv-sed Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600 3278. the borrower w.ii be held responsi­ ble to tne person wno buys the property at the mort­ gage fcroctosure safe or to the mortgage holder for damag-ng the property during the redemption peri­ od. Defed. 9'12/2013 CitiMortgage, Inc., suxessor by merger to CiiF.nanoa! Mortgage Company. Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesfivo A Associates, P.C. 611 South BNd. Sute 100 Rochester HUs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fife No: 13-86517 (0912)('.OO3) 77MCWt’ ‘ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tne conaitions of a mortgage made by John Richter, An Unmarried Man, onginai mcrtgagor(s). to Mortgage EJectrcnc Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2006. and recorded on August 30. 2006 in instrument 1169328, and assigned by mesne assignments to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as ass gnee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records, M-chigan, cn when mortgage there is clamed to be duo at the date hereot the sum of Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred F.fty and 25/100 Doliare (S70.750.25). Unde*- lhe power cf s re conta ned in sa d mon­ gage and the statute In such cash made and pro- ’ viced, nof te is hereby gS/eri that ca-d mortgage wUt* be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at pub! c vendue at the place of ho!d ng the circuit court w.rh.n Barry County, at 1 :C0 PM. on October 10. 2013. Sa d premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as. Commencing 84 Rods East of tho Southwest comer of Section 31. Town 4 North, Range 7 West: thence East 3 Rods; thence North 10 Rods; thence V/est 3 Rods; thence South 10 reds to the plsce of beg nning: also commencing 77 Rods East o! the Southwest corner ol Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for beginning; thence East 7 Rods; thence North 10 Rods; thence West 7 Rods: tnencc South 10 Rods to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determ ned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wnich case lne redemption period shaQ be 30 days from the date of such sale Il lhe property is sc'-d nt foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act o! 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp: on period Dated; September 12. 2013 For more information, please calf: FC X (246) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, M-chigan 48334-5422 File M23666FD1 (09-121(10-03) .v-ifjrjF ORANGEVILLE TOW"* 2O13 0 SePton?Mit 7 00. AH bomd mom- Mating ca’fed to °^fcon of Trustee Perino. re^nt withjnec. 20,3 moeling. report and commissioner Approve™’*5 Treasurer’s t^P® ’ ’ on hie report Pubhc comment rece Approvedpayngofl Malachowski and Jimmy Stiegler. Hansen had onc assist, as did Malachowski and Evan Curtice. Jeff Minehart made live saves for Delton Kellogg, which i> now 2-4 overall this season and 1-1 in the KVA. Delton Kellogg fell 74) in its KVA opener last Wednesday at Hackett Catholic Central. Approved mol on too . Submitted by jenn-fer Goy-Cfe* Artcsted to by Thomas Rook-Sup’?*'50’ collector attemptCUlanY |NFORMATION ing to collect_a. debt• rthatpurpose. ror THIS FIRM IS A DEBT OBTAINED WILL BE USEUr nas been mado in the MORTGAGE SAL£~DCaaU^dfl by r c J. concns ol a THORNE, wife and THORNE AND N^ppsT NATIONAL BANK E0E CA husband. May 14. 2007. OF AMERICA. Mortgagee |n5tnJfncn| Nvjmbcr and recorded Michigan, on 1180919. of Ba"? n«y {o be duQ flS Qf thQ which mortgage there « c dud,ng interest at dale of this S43^89. o, sa!e 10.95% per annum^^^P°pursuanl l0 lho tamed ’’H.^^^of Mchgan, notice is hereby statutes of the> s,ato o ^9 forec!osed by a 1 given mat sad-rn°2f^rp-l,SCs. or some part o! sale of tno mortgaged P • h’iehest bidder, on tnem. at pub’c auction to the h e Thursday. Sepfe"^ 2013at afternoon, at the p w:^ Barry County Delton Kellogg’s Landon Grizzle goes up for a header in a crowd of Pennfield players during Monday's KVA contest in >.,z,nn ciiid oremises are pn>m s situated tn the TowjsMP.° “ 9 46 , Sundaqo Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) M-chigan. and are described as. lc Park, according 13 lho recorded p.at [ ereot. oe ng 7 oo ■■ apartoiuro NWfra^no< recorded tn • M( 4^o59'The redemption penod9sha?^^ months from the date of the sale. • ,'K Cnfessme Premises are determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, m whxh case the redemption penod shall be 30 days. Pfeasci be advised that if the mortgaged * Mid at a foreclosure safe by advert £Cfnen‘-.P^f"’ 6C0.3278 you will be he'd responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage forec.osuro sale or to lhe mortgage holder, for damaging lhe property during tho redompbon penod. Dated. August 29. 2013 LeVasseur Dyer & Assoc-ales. PC Attorneys for Mortgagee PO. Box 721400 Berkley. Delton Kellogg goalkeeper Jeff Minehart (center) chases after the ball in front of his net along with teammate Gabe Neujahr (1) and Pennfield’s Jordan Hultink. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ml 48072 (246) 586-1200 (C8-29)(09-19) LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default havmg been made in tho terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mado by Donald Converse Jr., a Decedent's Estate FiLE NO. 13-26475-DE Estale of MARGARET ABBOTT. Date of birth: single man and Hailey Norton, a single woman of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated the 2nd day bt August. 2006. and recorded In the office of the Register ol Deeds, for the County of Barryartfj • ' 03/08/1935 • ■iTOALL GBEDTORS; ’ thousand twenty-two and 57/100) plus accrued .NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. MAR­ GARET ABBOTT, died 03'06/2013. Cred.tors of tho decedent are notified that all claims against tho estate will bo forever barred unless presented to CATHY NOVISKEY. persona! representative, or to both the probate court at 2705 CHIPPEWA TRAIL. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and tho personal representat.ve within 4 months after tho interest at 7.125% (seven point one two five) per­ date of publication of this notice cent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted lo recover the debt Date: 09/05/2013 ‘ DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 CATHY NOVISKEY State of Michigan, on the 3rd day of August, 2006, in Instrument No. 1168090 of Barry Rocords. which said mortgage was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is cla;med to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of S92.022 57 (ninety-two secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of lhe State of Michigan in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 10th day ol October. 2013, at 1:00.00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the high­ 2705 CHIPPEWA TRAIL HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3295 Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ Cred.tors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Barbara Dundas, personal rep­ resentative. or to both tho probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Suite 306, Hastings, Ml and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date-9/10/2013 Teresa M. Hendricks P46500 1115 Taylor Avo. NW. Suite 110 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616-956-1900 Barbara Dundas 5851 W. Parmaiee Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 269-838-6-162 nvoK-A nracrw Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ises are described as follows: Al! that certain piece or parcel of land situate in lhe City of Hastings, in ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION the County of Barry and State of Michigan and POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE described as follows to wit: Situated in the City of Hastings, County ol Barry and State of Michigan: NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ The South 1/4 of Lots 1 and 2. and tho North 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4, Block 3 of Village of Hastings, Addition by H. J. Konfield, according to the plat WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ damages, if any. shall bo limited solely lo the PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Debra A. Burpee. Gary P. Burpee, wife and husband, to Fifth 3, 2005 and recorded Juno 14. 2005 in Instrument Number 1148013. Barry County Records, Michigan. interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Six ‘he conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce W and 1/100 Dollars (S138.786.01) including interest Steiner and Ho'ly Steiner aka Holly A Steiner, hus­ at 5.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ return of tho bid amount tendered at sale, plus Dibble St Tax Parcel No.: 08-55-235-005-00 If the pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be hold responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ IF YOU ARE NOV/ ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated Juno by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your County Records. Commonly known as: 418 S property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, TARY DUTY. . ATTN PURCHASERS: Th:s sale may bo rescinded thereof recorded in Lbcr 1 of Plats, Page 9 ol Barry band and wife original mortgagor(s), to Household Finance Corporation HI. Mortgagee, dated vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, od. Tho redemption period shall be six months Irom November 3 2004 and recorded on November 12, the dato of such sale, unless determ ned aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days 2004 in instrument 1137044, in Barry county c!a;med to be due at tho dato hereof tho sum of Two from the date of such sale. Dated September 12. hundred Etevcn Thousand Onc Hundred Six and 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Rois Co., L.P.A. 2155 12/100 Dollars ($211,106.12). Under the power 0! sale contained in said mort- Butlerlicld Dnve Suite 200-S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR? 9*90 and tho statute in such case made and pro- 10123411 (09-12) (10-03) v d*d. notice is hereby g<von that said mortgage wilt described as. Tho East 700 feet of tho West bo ’weeded bv a sale of the mortgaged promises. Northeast 1/4 ol Section 14, Town 2 North. Rango 7 at public venduo. at the place of h0'd no tho circuit court within Barry County, at West, ty.ng South of Michigan Highway M-66. The redemption period shall be 6 months from ' 00 pM, on October 10. 2013. tho dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ rocords. Mich'qan part 0{ Of Call 945-9554 for more information. on which mortgage there is Safe premises arc situated in Township of Y**ee Srvinz,c Barry County. Michigan, and arc "^liihat^pjrt ol tho North 40 tods ol lhe Fas!ol the Northeast IM ol Section 17. Town 3 ,No^' "anno 10 Wes' W Easl °' ,h° ln'9110 lh<’ tlto J CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 503 lhe urrJtr.jc!jU>‘ d. the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, docs hereby art»f>' that Ordinance No. 503 10 AMEND CHARIER 5h OF THE CODE OF OHDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS. AS AMEND­ ED. BY AMENDING SECTION 12 3 PROHIBITING SMOKING TOBACCO AND USING E-CIFARETIS IN CERTAIN PARKS AND PUBLIC AREAS. wui lidepud by the City Council <rf the City o( Hartings at a regular meeting on the 9th day of September 2013. A complete copy of (his Ordinance is available fur review at the office of the Cily Clerk at City 1 fall. 201 u, nn a ‘-mall crook. The oeriod shall bo 6 months from the date^mp' n sale, unless dofonn.ned aban- °0%d n with MCLA 600.3241a, in ^,l ^‘‘^’'tedo-npl^on po-od shell be 30 ttays ’b^o'd o' foreclosure sale under ” Ch'1B” 32 uftre Hw.wrd Judrcaturo Act ol 1961. b mcl 600 32/8 the borrower will be held to the Pt''S°n wh° *’UyS”'°Pt"'y a' „ r .ec'osuro sale or lo tho mong rgo ^damaging the property during the Thnnus K. Emery City Clerk or sorno part of thorn, at public venduo at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, M chigan m Barry County. M-chigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 10, 2013. Said premises arc located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are . 1/2 of tho doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date o' such sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are Innited solely to lhe return of the b.d amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. II tho property is sold al foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held Brendan O’Brian had three goals and Sam Mancicin had low lo lead lhe Irish. Will Knoll and Matt Carl scored the other two goals. Hackett Catholic Central fired off 26 shots in lhe contest. Minehart made 15 saves. In between those two conference matches, Delton Kellogg suffered a 14) loss against visiting Allegan I hursday. Andrew Delpiere scored for the Tigers with 5:43 left in the game. •‘The game was evenly matched with both teams having scoring opportunities, both keepers came up with some big plays to keep lhe score 04) for 75 minutes of play,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie. "Allegan’s depth on the bench definitely helped them as we started to get tired." Delton Kellogg was scheduled to visit Maple Valley Wednesday, and will be back in action with a pair of KVA contests next week at home against Olivet Monday and at Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sole, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J Smitter and Sheryl R. Smitter, husband and wifo as joint tenants with right of survivorship, original mart- • gagor(s), to Alb.on Financial. Inc., Mortgagee dated October 18. 2010. and recorded on October 26. 2010 in instrument 201010260009977, and assigned by mesno assignments to Sami Investments. LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, m Barry county records, Michigan on wh.ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 61/inn Dollars ($121,412 61). Under the power of sale conta nod in said rnortgago and the statute in such case made and oro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the n!ae« of holding lhe circuit court w<lh:n Barry Ccuntv m 1.00 PM. on October 10. 2013. at Said premises are situated m Townshm nt Oranguv.llu. Barry County. M-chtgan and am described as. That part ot the Northwest i/dL. Section 26. Town 2 North Rango to Wp° described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of sad Section thence South 84 degrees 59 min utos 38 seconds East 1295.33 feet alono th,m? « line of said Ncrtnwesl 1/4 to the place of9ho N°rtb lhence South 89 degrees 59t minX East 565 00 toot along said Norin South to degrees 17 minutes 42 sacorii^c** 107.08 loot a'eng the centertine ot S R^' thence Southeasterly 159 30 fee! .ihn,, _S.^Cadl tertine along a 633 §5 ijii md'us lne chord o' wn.ch bear s South 17 dr^roes 2?1 1 utos 38 seconds East 158 89 feet thZS degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds West 63n nn < •lhence North 01 degrees 43 m n ♦ 60 feet; East 25700 feet to' responsible to me person who buys tho property at the dal^ofTuc^X^univ! det! m°nthS frorn the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property durmg the doned In accordance which case the redemption J redumption period. II you are a tunant in the property please contact our o’fxo as you rnay have certain rights Dated: September 12. 2013 Orlons Associates. PC Attorneys for Servicer p.O Box 6041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-011237 ponod f-Ot„ MttP1embor 12. 20‘4 FCH?|'’''”orrn4i1or>.ple.->socall from the date nf such sale P aban’ "’w be 30 days Chapter 32 of ^heRev^ed responsible to tno person who UivTSZ W‘“ bo he,d the mortgage lori^X^ PrOpert* *’ bolder for aamncj.ng thf mooerJ r’nortQa9<> redemption period. ' during the Dated September 12 20 n (09-12K10-03) Trott & Trolt PC AiteC"«. PC •Jv'nTrwS,'™«.r p1”*0 Northwestern Hwy Ste Grmington Hili', ^00 f*le *4?537ap0’; * Cn‘9an 48334-5422 Sl° 200 FHills. M.ch.gsn 46334-M2^ 10-03) -...... sa!e under pursuant to MCL SOO 32^Ac‘‘ of ^1. Trot, ,^1593-130° East State Street, Hasting, Monday tliroug); Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM 77!i80<8t 2 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-026471-DE Estate of Matthew Ryan Dundas. Date ol birtn: 3/15/1989. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The’^decedent, Matthew Ryan Dundixsk'i<JiedO5/25/2Ql3i *T • •- est bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse in gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption peri­ GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. bclfon Kellogg^ varsity boys’ SOCCcr lcam ^•ored its firt victory of the Kalamazoo valley Association season, topping visitin*’ infield 5 0 Monday. Landon Grizzle had a pair of goals. onc in e;K'l» half, and Cole Mabie had a pair of assists t0 icad the maroon and white Panthers. nchon Kellogg also got goals from Keith �uiWay to spend 20 to SO years jn prjson for murder by Julie Makarcwlcz Staff Writer Harold JamesOrdway of Battle Creek will spend the next .0 to 50 years in prison, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder of 53-year-old Paul Atchley. Barry Couniy Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell ordered the sentence Wednesday morning, according to a plea agreement entered by Ordway in June. As part of the plea agreement, Ordway also admitted to choking 33-year-old Michael VanBuskirk, whose family wept in the court­ room throughout the sentencing. Atchley’s body has never been recovered. Ordway reportedly tried to assist police in finding his body, but authorities and Ordway were unable to locate the site. Ordway, 43, also still faces sentencing in federal court within the next few weeks on a firearms felony charge. That sentence is expected to be served concurrent to the sen­ tence imposed in Barry Couniy as part of the plea agreement Judge.McDowell said she was only abiding by the plea agreement and lhe minimum sen­ tencing because she hoped it would bring some healing to the families. “The only good thing from this is that lhe victims' families are able to get some closure. I believe you arc a very violent offender. McDowell told Ordway. She said lhe collateral damage to the fami­ lies is “unfathomable.” VanBuskirk had two sons. “That’s two young boys who will never have their father. You can hear the families crying in the back — you did that said McDowell. Ordway, on advice of his legal counsel d/ not make a statement in court before sentenc­ ing. His attorney, Tom Clement, said because of the pending federal case, he advised Ordway not lo make any comments al this lime. Clement said Ordway has expressed extreme remorse and regret for his actions. Rodney Parsons, step-father of VanBuskirk, thanked law enforcement offi­ cers and everyone involved in bringing the case lo an end. “There is no way on earth we can forgive and forget,” he said. "I can’t forget. I can never forget,” said Katie VanBuskirk, cx-wife of Michael. “You put us through months and months and years of agony. My boys will never have their dad. 1 will never forget the day I told the boys their daddy was never coming back. The future pain you caused will never go away.” Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt also addressed the court before sentencing. She said she wanted to be a voice for Atchley, whose body has not been located and whose family has not been located. “I would hope that he (Atchley] would know there were people all over the place try­ ing to bring peace to him. I would hope he can rest in peace knowing the person who did this has been brought to justice," said Nakfoor Pratt. She called Ordway's actions inexcusable and senseless. “Atchley's end came very, very’ violently,” she said. Just because Atchley’s body and family have not been located, his life had no less value, she said. Nakfoor Pratt told Ordway she hopes he sits in prison every day thinks about Paul Atchley and Mich^ VanBuskirk. “No amount of justice or repentance on t^; earth canAtchley be enough. Both and ”VanBuskirk were kilj^ in September 2011. Atchley’s body believed to be somewhere in Burry or A Hegarj counties. Ordway told the court at his p|e? agreement that he shot Atchley in the bed of his truck. Police believe Atchley was sh^ multiple times. Blood from a mattress Ordway’s truck was matched to Atchley. Paul Eaton Jr.. 41. of Ecorse was sentenced to nine months in jail and 60 months proba­ tion after pleading guilty to failure to child support. Eaton was sentenced Aug. 2g jn circuit court. He was ordered to serve nine months in the county jail, and given credit for 72 days already served. He also was ordered on probation for 60 months and will $1,629 in restitution, fines and court costs. Michelle Leigh Maurer, 37, Hastings, Was sentenced Aug. 28 to six months in jail jn Barry County Circuit Court. She pleaded guilty to larceny in a building of prescription drugs. Judge Amy McDowell gave Maurer credit for 81 days served in jail. Danielle Eileen Stonehouse, 29, Hastings, pleaded guilty in July to possession of a con. trolled substance. She was sentenced Aug. 28 in circuit court to 56 days in jail, with credit given for 56 days already served. She also was ordered to serve 18 months of probation and pay $798 in court fines and costs. Medical marijuana plants stolen A 34-year-old Hastings woman reported theft of her medical marijuana plants from her home on Gaskill Road. The- woman told Bany County Sheriff’s deputies she was in the process of moving and the plants came up missing. The woman said she had three plants used for medicinal purposes. The incident was ported August 21. Beer, wallet taken from truck overnight On August 31 a 47-year-old Delton man reported theft of his wallet and five beers from his truck that was left unlocked while parked. The theft was reported about 10 a.m. on Waldorf Road. Delton, where the vehicle was parked over night. . Guns reportedly stolen from Nashville home A 31-year-old Nashville man reported a break-in to his home on Evart Road. The rnan told police the break-in occurred sometime between ?\ugust 31 and September 1. Sheriff’s deputies reported the front door of the home was reportedly open when the homeowners relumed and discovered several items missing. Items taken included guns and a target system. Bellevue pole barn break*in investigated Barry County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of several tools and machinery’ from a pole bam on M-78 Highway, Bellevue. The break-in to the barn was reported about 4:48 p.m. September 2. A 62-ycar-old Bellevue man t°kl police a tor to the pole bam was open and there were several tools and items missing. Items reported taken inUude an air compressor, air nailers, c,|ainsaws, staple guns, Snap-On tool box, arxJ Welding tools. Costly shopping trip She eventually re-located her purse in the women’s bathroom, but told police $68 cash was missing. Her license and credit cards were not taken. The incident was reported about 12:19 p.m. August 30. A store employee told the woman later than an unknown customer paid for lhe woman’s items. Nuisance quads and dirt bikes reportedly tearing up road A Nashville man reported quads and dirt bikes were racing down Greggs Crossing and tearing up the road. Bany County Sheriff's deputies found two drivers and advised them they could not destroy the road and were told to quit riding lhe vehi­ cles on the roadway. No further atlion was taken. The incident was reported to police Aug. 31 at about 10:15 p.m. Tools in truck taken A 68-year-old Hastings man reported theft of an air compressor and hand tools from the back of his truck. The theft was reported Sept. 2 at about 9:30 a.m on Bross Road, Hastings. Officer recognizes familiar face; makes arrest A 37-ycar-old Delton man was arrested and booked inio the Barry County Jail September 7 on charges of operating a motor vehicle while his driver’s license was expired, possession of marijuana, and having an open container of alcohol in lhe vehicle. The officer reported that while getting fuel at the Shell station in Hastings, a pickup was parked adjacent to him. The officer said the driver made a comment about how he wished the officer could fill up his truck. The officer then recognized the man and remembered him from previ­ ous encounters. When the man drove aw ay, the officer verified he had an expired license. The officer caught up to the driver and pulled him over near Green Street and Cook Road in Hastings. During lhe traffic stop the officer also found a marijuana cig­ arette in the drivers’ side door, and an open container of alcohol on the passenger floor. The driver was booked into the Barry county Jail- for mother when Middleville money reportedly foten from purse break-in reported into a^. 10-school shopping trip turned Na.j situation for a 37-yearold ed,’}. 7 woman. The woman was reportlkM;nat the Goodwill Store in p;i.?w,<h her children. While shop c Put her purse down and forgot it A 47-ycar-old Middleville man reported theft of guns and a jewelry box from his Green 1-ukc Road home. The incident was reported to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies August 27. The property owner told police il appeared the door was forced open. Shannon Lynn Neff, 29, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty in July lo assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice. 'I wo addi­ tional counts of being a disorderly drunken person and assault and resisting arrest were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. Neff was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell Aug. 28 to serve nine months in jail, with credit for 43 days already served. The last two months of the jail term will be suspended with Neff ordered to wear an alco­ hol-monitoring bracelel.far.90 days and com­ plete day reporting. Neff also was ordered to attend AA meetings four times per week, and get substance abuse and cognitive behavior therapy. Neff also must pay $798 in court costs and fines. Tracy Kay McDiarmid. 38, Hastings, pleaded guilty to operating and maintaining a methamphetamine lab. McDiarmid was sen­ tenced Sept. 4 in circuit court lo 12 months in jail with credit for 63 days already served. The final six months of the jail term will be suspended pending successful completion of the drug court program. McDiarmid also must attend substance abuse and cognitive behav­ ior therapy. McDiarmid will serve 36 months on probation and will pay $1,948 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of posses­ sion of methamphetamine and another charge of operating a lab w ere dismissed by the pros­ ecuting attorney’s office. Bruce Andrew Kelly. 57, Bellevue, pleaded guilty to maintaining a drug house. He was sentenced Sept. 4 to one day in jail and given credit for one day served. An additional charge of delivering and manufacturing mari­ juana was dismissed. Kelly will pay $ 1. 198 in court fines and costs. Julie Ann Kelly, 49, Bellevue, pleaded guilty to maintaining a drug house. She was sentenced in circuit court Sept. 4 to one day in jail and given credii for one day already served. An additional charge of delivering and manufacturing marijuana was dismissed. Kelly will pay $ij98 in courl fines and costs. , Mason Phillip Burghdoff, 19. Hastings, pleaded guilty l0 a probation violation and was sentenced Sept. 5to P months in jail and was given credit for 317 days already served. He was found guilty in May 2012 for unlaw­ in »Way °f a ™'Or «hiC,e' T of >n a build,ng. He was p|aced on 60 .non hs of probation as mr» r । • in 2012- In Li r. pan of his sentence in ~ addition t0 hU jail ( h wflS ordered to continue the ordered in Probation sentence 20'2, wear an alcohol-monitoring b^dcl fo days, and complete a residential treatment program. He ,s or(Jm.d to pay court fines and costs of $itX79 K t^ On B'aszak, Jr., 51. Delton, P,eDonald <‘ded no c^ was sentence/1 lo u£grava(ed stalkjng. He months in 5 in circuit court to six served alr^ *,th credit given for 54 days ™ months of n ’k Wlts ordered to serve *be viciim or have no contact with Within 500 iccl of the vic- Call 945-9554 IO' Hastings Banner classmen ads a'so admitted to killing Michael b7 choking him to death, field • j*1*’5 body was recovered in a farm badly <a,afnazoo County. His body was so min/,kCCompo'c<l officials could not deter­ cause of death. ,be P'ca agreement was part of a 4ictjZ?liv.e cffort involving four county jurisAllcp115 ’nc*u<iing Kalamazoo, Calhoun, n and Barry. She expressed thanks to cnf^Cnc*cs involved for lheir help and coopOn?,n difficult case. •“Way was arrested Sept. 2, 2011, after a fun’s residence. He also was ordered to ^ccive cognitive behavior therapy, substance abuse therapy and attend A A. He must also Pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. Mark Michael Boles, 43, Bellevue, pleaded guilty to delivering and manufacturing mari­ juana. He was sentenced Sept. 5 in circuit court to pay costs and fines of $1,200. Daniel Martin Taggart. 57. Hastings, was sentenced Sept. 5 in Barry Couniy Circuit Court after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol as a third offense. Judge Amy McDowell sentenced Taggart to 11 months in ail with credit given for 20 days. The last five months of lhe jail term will be suspended with probation, and Taggart may be eligible for work release. He also was ordered lo wear an alcohol-monitoring bracelet for 90 days after serving his jail time. In addition, Taggart will serve 36 months of probation and pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. minor traffic accident in Allegan County. Officers then discovered lhe bloody mattress in the bed of the truck. Atchley was reported missing shortly after Ordway’s arrest. Atchley had reportedly been staying with Ordway and sleeping in lhe back of the truck. VanBuskirk was also reported missing and police connected him lo Ordway. VanBuskirk had been living at Ordway’s home in Kalamazoo to assist with a remodeling proj­ ect. Christian Cossu Gonzalez. 34. Hastings, pleaded guilty to possession of methampheta­ mine and was ordered to serve nine months in lhe county jail. The sentence was Issued Sept. 5 in circuit court. Judge Amy McDowell also ordered Gonzalez be given credit for 22 days already served, and to serve 36 months on probation. He must pay court fines and costs of $1,198. An additional charge of possession of marijuana was dismissed. Craig Charles Blodgett, 25. Dowling, pleaded guilty to third-degree child abuse of a 3-year-old child. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell sentenced Blodgett Sept 5 lo 12 months in jail with credit of five days served. The last five months of the jail term will be suspended with probation, and he may be eli­ gible for work release from jail. 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FS. HVDu-lt iirr tur. bn h>( Ihrhru it* .rgwurcdn l-MXMJT.yjTj rn. h oo. Vo 4 20 7 00 « 40 MON1H4 23, ;oc 0 4.-1 HAMS ( o FRI-SUN II 10, I 50, 4; 10 K-O-J-TH 1 1C WE RE THE WUBtttm tJA^V 0 'SJ 9 20 �The HAst.ngs Banner trojans fall to South Christian in league opener ।i nliv >\ Junior Junior Holly. Dahlke in her .. good P-high 5l.hoo| progra sear setW " by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg s varsity vo’jO > team suffered jirst its second defeat of the sea­ son Thursday, in its OK Gold Conference opener al South Christian. , . TK head coach Patty Pohl is still Hying *> figure out how to get her girls to treat mg league match-ups with teams like Soutn Christian and Wayland just like any other match. .. “It was the same last year in conference too They want it so bad. they ’re just so tight. Pohl said. “Honestly, we missed putting a few free balls over. They never miss that. A free ball came over and they let il drop. Wc don l do that stuff. Thai to me is just the mental pressure part of it. “I think they're very capable. I love them. They’re great. They just have to get over put­ ting that pressure on themselves. I don l put that pressure on them, they have to get over putting that pressure on themselves. They need to look at a conference match as the same as any other match.” Even feeling that pressure, the Trojans per­ formed fairly well. All three sets were close. The Sailor lead was just 14-12 midway through the first set. and lhe Trojans appeared to be having some fun playing volleyball before the Sailors called a time-out and went on a run that ended with them winning the set 21-17. The second set was tied 14-14 before lhe Sailors pulled ahead for the 25-20 win. The Trojans had an 18-10 lead in the third game, and were still up 20-16 before a South Christian run secured lhe home team a 25-22 win. TK had strings of rough play and strings of ... Gnishinp with 28 assuu \vas .strongwith 28 itssists "Holl* started sctling halfway through her Thornapple Kellogg’s Sydney Krol tries to blast an attack through the block of South Christian's Danielle Oeverman and Ashley VanderHorst Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) t ...... ». n.ui i freshman year on her club team.” Pohl said. “Her seller broke her foot or something, so she set for half the season. She’s a great ath­ lete. She set a lot in practice last year. She did­ n’t set much in games. She set for her team this club season. She plays volleyball a lot. She’s doing really well.” She spread her passes around. Jessica Zicearello led the Trojan team with nine kills, and had 12 digs too. Amy Ziccarvllo added seven kills and Sydney LcMay had six. LeMay also had a team-high three blocks. Amy led the Trojans with two aces. Sydney Krol had 11 digs and Erin Scheidcl had six. Cassidy Vredcvoogd led the Sailors with nine kills, and Danielle Oeverman had a great night attacking at the net for South Christian too. Emily Blankcspoor had 21 assists. Libero Morgan Torres led the Sailors with 18 digs. Oeverman and Torres had three aces each, and Oeverman had a game-high five blocks. The Trojans, who are now 18-2-1 overall this year and 0-1 in the Gold, bounced back with two non-confcrcnce wins at their own Tri Tuesday. They knocked off Calvin Christian 25-22, 25-16 and Otsego 25-12, 25­ 15. The Trojans return to league action this evening, hosting Wayland during TK’s annu­ al Pink Out Match in honor of Mary McLellan, a TK teacher who died of breast cancer. r. Trojan setter Holly Dahlke passes the ball up during the third set of her team’s OK Gold Conference opener at South Christian Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • TK/Hastings girls score win Saxon spikers split their four at Allegan in their first meet matches at Cereal City Invite The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team opened up its season with a 108-78 victory at Allegan Tuesday evening. The Trojans won everything but the diving competition and the freestyle races. While TK/Hastings didn’t win any individ­ ual freestyle races, its swept the three relays. Hayley Bashorc, Hannah Bashorc, Lauren Kroells and Kayla Kroells won the final race of the night, taking the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4 minutes 3.25 seconds. In the 200-yard freestyle relay, the TK? Hastings team of Libby Belcher, Katie Beauchamp, Kounney Dobbin and Kayla Kroells won in 1:50.76.The meet started with Hannah Bashore, Belcher. Kourtney Dobbin and Lauren Ricketts taking the 200-y;uxi med­ ley relay in 2:05.17. Betcher got the Trojans’ next w in. taking the 200-yanl individual medley in 2:29.96 and later won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:12.18. . Hannah Bashore won lhe 100-yard butter­ fly in 1:03.73 and lhe 100-yard backstroke in 1:09.04. lhe ’I K/Hastings girls host Fremont for lheir home opener this evening, then will be at home again twice next week against Unity Christian Tuesday and Ottawa Hills Thursday. PUBLIC LAND AUCTION Tho following County Treasurers wi'l bo ottering tax-reverted real estate at public auction onOctobcr 10th. 2013 Allegan, Ottawa, Barry & Kent. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry’ County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 10, 2013, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 4 The 9/5 paper displayed an ad that had an incorrect start t.me and did not include Kent County. The Auction will bo held at The Comfort Inn-Plainwell, 622 Allegan St.. Plainwell. Ml Registration beg n at 11:30am, Auction will bergin at Hastings’ varsity volleyball team went 2-2 al the Cereal City Invitational hosted by Battle Creek Lakeview’ Saturday. 'Die Saxons scored their two wins in pool play, to finish second in their pool, knocking off Parma Western 25-22, 25-20 and Battle Creek Central 25-14, 25-9. Mendon, which finished second overall in the tournament, handed Hastings its lone pool-play defeat by the scores of 25-7, 25-21. Bay City ended the Saxons' day in the first round of bracket play with a 25-17, 25-14 win. Maddie Dailey led lhe Saxon team with 28 kills, while Grace Bosnia added 14, Sarah Taylor 11 and Christy Clark nine. Erin Goggins had 67 assists, as well as a team-high 31 service points in the four matches. Jillian Zull had a team-high three accs. Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter said that Mary' Feldpausch covered the back row well during the tournament. She finished with 27 digs. Getting a couple wins was a nice way for the Saxons to bounce back from a tough 3-0 loss to Wayland in the OK Gold Conference opener in Hastings Thursday. The experienced Wayland squad scored 1 25-15. 25-20, 25-15 win. Taylor led die Saxons with four kills in the game, while Clark. Bosnia and Dailey fad three each. Zull had two aces and Erin Goggins had 12 assists. Feldpausch had another good day in the back row, leading the team in digs against Wayland’s hard-hitting front. The Saxons are scheduled to visit Grand Rapids Catholic Central for a league contest tonight. 12;00pm. On'me bidding vvr'l be available via www tax-sale info. For more information or for a I st of the properties be;ng sold, visit our website at ww-w.tax-sa!e.tn<o or call 1-600-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. nyorys ---7........— PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES r DIG-IT, INC 0S HIRING! “Specializing In directional drilling” www.dig-it-inc.com <http7/www.dig-it-inc.com Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Must have a CDL or Clean Driver’s License and able to get a CDL. email resume to john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com or Fax to: 616-392-9802. Plainwell and GR Union top Trojan varsity boys’ tennis Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ tennis team was able to play a number of close matches at Grand Rapids Union Thursday. Union took a 6-1 win in the dual. TK’s lone win came at third doubles, where lhe duo of Aaron Czarnecki and Niel Hoskins were victorious. The TK Trojans were 0-2 for the week, falling 7-0 to a solid Plainwell team in .Plainwell Wednesday. TK head coach Steve Rosenberg said ha guys are showing consistent progress, and that there were a number of good matches the dual with Plainwell. The Trojans were scheduled to start the OK Gold Conference season at home against Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesd^, and will be in action again at the Lakewood Invitational Saturday 77560822 Public Notice The proposed budget of the Barry Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2013 will be presented to the District Board for final approval at the regular monthly meeting on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. at the Deckside Room of Pennock Hospital, Hastings. The Public is invited to comment on the proposed budget at this time. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the District office located at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (Secretary of Slate Building), . 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Lakewood though won three of the four singles matches, including the top two. Viking senior first singles player Parker Haskin knocked off Alex Kemp 6-1. 6-1. At second singles. Lakewood’s Nic Schuiling defeated Aaron Padda 6-1. 6-0. The other winner for Lakewood was Ray Altoft at fourth singles, who downed Wade Yauk 6-3, 6-3. Danielle O’Toole got lhe lone win for Williamston in the singles matches, lopping Kalcb Makley 6-3, 6 4 at number three. Maktey’s loss was one of three close ones for lhe Vikings. The first doubles duo of Blake Yaeger and Alex Caudy w ere edged by Sean McGuire and Landon Davenport from Williamston 6-3, 6-4. The scores were the same at fourth doubles w here the Williamston team of Brendan Wilcox and John Gormley topped Carl Wilcox and Garrett Phelps. Williamston also had lhe second doubles team of Will Scvic and Danny Robitaille down Spencer Hey I and Esan Petersen a. i c. I and third doubles team of Russ AM Jordan Hern,a detea, George m/mL " Daniel Tennant 6-4.6-1. " * and Lakewood will host ils i Invitational Saturday. then reiuJt , ood action at home against I ans;Ilo ? Jea^ Tuesday. Catholic Saxon Sports Shorts lhe Hastings J\ '’j'jc MxkC|lzi. Momoe and Hannah Saxon JVhLb‘1i:‘,M battle with Petoskcv c C;ini in • CohsX1Xw,t"nl^- ^-2 �Lions boys just five points shy of first lhe lions «cn; |hc r -------uiv iirst to have *llX\t_ five IlVl* guys IMlt. across the finish line, but Schoolcraft had enough guys right near the top to edge the Maple Galley varsity lx>ys‘ cross country team for first at the first Kalamazoo Valley Association Jamboree of the year Tuesday. Schoolcraft topped the Lions 48-53 at the top of the standings in Constantine, led by the day s individual champion Zach Wehner who just beat out Kalamazoo Christian’s Doug Hewlett at the finish line. Both boys had a final time of 17 minutes 31 seconds. Schoolcraft was the first team with three guys in, with Matt Rmg third in 18:13 and Neal Malakoxvski sixth in 18:51. Maple Valley's leader was Kyle Brumm, who was seventh in 19:02. The Lion team also had Austin Rood ninth in 19:24, Andrew Brighton tenth in 19:27, Micah Bromley 14th m l 9:48 and Brandon Wilson 18th in 20:25. Kalamazoo Christian "as thin! in the boys’ team standings, just behind lhe Lions with 56 points, followed by Constantine 91. Olivet 141, Hackett Catholic Central 143 and Delton Kellogg 161. Pennfield, Parchment and Galesburg-Augusta didn't have enough run­ ners to record team scores. Freshman Andrew Jackson led the Delton Kellogg team, placing 30th in 21:11. The Panthers also had Dylan Kelley 33rd in 21:22, Jacob Morgan 45th in 22:23. Joey Zito 47th in 22:37 and Brock Mueller 52nd in 22:56. It was a better day for the Delton Kellogg girls, who finished fourth overall. Hackett Catholic Central dominated the girls' race, finishing with 33 points. Schoolcraft was sec­ ond with 114. followed by Olivet 117, Delton Kellogg 125. Pennfield 137, Kalamazoo Christian 170, Maple Valley 171, Constantine 177, Galesburg-Augusta 178 and Parchment 240. Delton Kellogg’s leader was Sammi ■ Z~«l ...I. pennlieWs /Mnliianna BoriW'’'*’”* lhr indi'iduul champion ..................... . . on the thf girh eiris side. <me. a only girl to finish in under 21 mmute> • ... ...li Cleary, is ho was ninth overall in Marvie Stevens was the second Delton girl in. placing 24th m 25:17. lhe Panther learn aho had Sarah Rendon J hr in 25:40. Nicole Thompson 34th in 25:58 and Megan Grimes 37th in 26:27. Hackett Catholic Central’s lop seven run­ ners were among the top 15 finishers With Lucy Ankenbauer (21.22). Kristen Schnelker (22:26). and Robin DeClercq (22 58) placing fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. Th- Hos’inqs Bamw - Thursday. S'.-p’en.bfcf 12. 2013 _ p;,g<J 15 won in 19:53, with Kate McLain second hi 21:02. Maple Valley had Breanna Heinz? overall ln 25:36. J'mily Mattocks 30^ ■ 25:39, McKayla Limance 36th in 26i? r.y Emma McGIocklin 38th in 26:31 and , • Braden 57th in 29:l 8. V* Panther volleyball falls to Falcons in first KVA match "There were some struggles. but thert uere Delton Kellogg fell 3 0 in its Kalamazoo also moments of lhe team that I know \yc Valley Association opener at Constantine be. I think it was a learning experience fOr Wednesday. the girls and mx self," Culbert said. "Hie Panther varsity voile)ball team "as Delton Kellogg started the day "Uh l0.c^ downed in three tight sets by the scores of 25­ to Sacred Heart (25-15. 25-14). Harper 22.25-21,25-22 (25-23. 25 13) and Three Rivers (25-17 2? "Not the best opener to lhe KVA. but we know where our weaknesses are and will 26). • Die second set (against 1 hree Kivcrs) Was improve from here,” said Delton Kellogg one of the best sets "e have had all y^^ head coach Alex Culbert. Wins didn’t come, but Culbert saw some Culbert said. "The team was communicatjntj and working together. I hey played 'eryUc^ improvement Saturday as the Panthers "ent and we hope to take that into our 0-4 al lhe Cereal City Classic hosted by Battle tonight against Kalamazoo Christian." Creek Lakeview. lhe Panthers were set to host Kalama/XX) Delton saw its day end when it fell 25-18. Christian Wednesday in KVA action. 25-19 to East Lansing in lhe Bronze Bracket play. Hastings Free Methodist team wins softball tourney The Hastings Free Methodist Church team won the local Church League Tournament Championship last month. Team members are (front from left) Marc Stoetzel, Pierson Tinkler, Brian Teed, Duane Secord, Jeremy Bishop. Kevin Lancaster, (back) Marcel Stoelzel. Adam Bushre, Mike McComb, Todd Rosenberger. Deb Meade, Wayne Meade. Eric Gillespie. Mitchell Philley and Larry Howlett Cougars at the top, Vikings at the bottom of Marauder Invite Lakewood’s varsity cross country teams saw a couple of league rivals at Tuesday’s Marauder Invitational hosted by Ovid-Elsie. Lansing Catholic took the championship in both the boys’ and girls' races, with junior Keenan Rebera leading lhe boys’ team with ’ his first-place time of 16 minutes 25.1 sec­ onds. Tlte Cougar boys’ team had three guys in the top ten. with junior Jeffery Lorencen eighth in 18:03.5 and freshman Eihan Markey ninth in 18:08.9. Lansing Catholic's boys finished with just 45 points, while fellow Capital Area Activities Conference While Division foe Corunna was second with 78 points. The Cavaliers also had three guys in the top ten, with sophomore Blake Watson second in 17: 00.5, sophomore Jacob Trow bridge fourth in 17:38.8 and junior Dylan Wibert tenth in 18: 12.7. Bath was third with 118 points, followed by Fowler 126, Maple Valiev 162, Beal City 189, Chesaning 214, Ovid-Elsie 231. Durand 235, Owosso 242. DeWitt 255. Michigan Lutheran 275, Perry' 312. Laingsburg 343. Frankenmuth 363, Lakewood 452. Saginaw Nouvel NTS and Burton-Bendle NTS. Lion senior Kyle Brumm led his team, placing 24th overall in 18:49.9. The top four Maple Valley runners finished within 35 sec­ onds of each other. Senior Micah Bromley was 31st in 19:07.3. junior Andrew Brighton 34th in 19:21.0 and senior Austin Rood 38th in 19:24.1. Senior Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson led Lakewood, finishing 96th overall in the 188runner field, with a time of 21:59.6. Freshman teammate Tyler Schrock was right behind him in 100th with a time of 22:06.0. Lake wood also had freshman Jesse Waldron 126th in 23:40.5, sophomore Grant Patrick 133rd in 24:13.0 and sophomore John Jackson 143rd in 25:03.5. Lansing Catholic won the girls’ meet with points. followed by Bath 71. Beal City 82. Ferry 163, Corunna 166. Frankenmuth 199, Saginaw Nouvel 206, Ovid-Elsie 223. ^Witt 231. Laingsburg 276. Michigan Lutheran 278. Owosso 281. Maple Valley M Lakewood 373. Chesaning 385, Fowler •^TS, Durand NTS and Burton-Bendle NIS. Lansing Catholic had four girls in the top overall. but the top seven runners were all from different schools led by Bath junior Clinic Fanta who won in 20:00.5. &al City sophomore Hannah Steffkc was ’Cvond in 20:10.1 and Lansing Catholic freshman Abigail Gilmore third in 20:56.4. M Lakewood's leader was freshman Davila •^*’(cr. who was 64th overall in 25:35.4. Hie team also had junior Brooke Stahl in 27:28.6, junior Betsy Reynolds 94th -7-48.0, senior Lindsey 109th in 28:22.2 z‘''d -oplmmorc Nicole Peters J12th in *•'44 9 Valley "as led by seniors Emily ,,;4n'x.-ks and Breanna Heinze who came in 1,14/1 a second apart. Mattocks was 54th ‘-^4 3 and Heinze 56th in 24:55.2. Lion fe;un aIso jKKj junior Emma j '■'dtxklin 63rd m 25:34.2, senior McKayla 67rh U) 25^45.5 and senior Hanna e Hhh In 28:39.8. ■ Sill: ■ I Migfe. •: sunshine ^Pack&Ship h 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 »■. raST �• nurRday, IQ - tk Soptomtw j2013 - T ho Hasborn, ftinnef Lions top Delton for county’s lone win in week 2 Maple Valley Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta by Brett Brenicr Sf>ort\ Editor The Saxons will finally be inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. Hastings is one of three winlcss fwtball teams (roni Barry County heading into week three erf the 2013 vanity football season. After long bus trips to Alma and Petoskey nhich ended in losses against Big North Conference foes, the Saxons will host Fore>f Hills Northern Friday night. Hastings has won its last two ballgames against the Huskies, including a 20-15 victo­ ry last f all. 'Die Huskies are 1-1 al ter scoring a 19-7 win over Byron Center last week. Thomapple Kellogg is back home at Bob White Stadium this week, after a tough road loss against rival Caledonia Friday. The Trojans lake on Greenville this week. The YeilowJacket.s arc 0-2. Lakcwixxl is home ns ucll Friday, starting the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season against Stockbridge. The Panthers arc l-l and not far from 2-0. Stockbridge shut out Leslie Friday 26-0, after suffering a one-point loss against Whitmore Lake in week one. Maple Valley is the county team making a long road trip this week, 'rhe Lions scored their first win of the season at Delton Kellogg Friday, now gets to make the trip to Constantine. Schoolcraft didn’t do lhe Lions any fivers, likely upsetting the 1-1 Falcons by handing them a 37-28 loss last week. Delton Kellogg takes on another l-i KVA squad, Hackett Catholic Central, in Kalamazoo Friday. The Irish are coming off a 55-0 thumping of Galesburg-Augusta. Current Records Maple Valley Thomapple Kellogg Dclion Kellogg Hastings Lakewood 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 overall (league) 2-0 (0-0) 1-1 (00) 1-1 (0-0) 0-2 (0-0) 1-1 (0-0) 1-1 (0-0) O-K Gold Ottawa Hills Thomapple Kellogg G.R. Catholic Central Hastings South Christian Wayland KVA Olivet Pennfield Schoolcraft Constantine Hackett Catholic Central Kalamazoo Christian overall (league) 2-0 (2-0) 2-0 (2-0) 2-0 (2-0) 1-1 (1-1) l-l (1-1) , 1-1 (LI) O-2 (O-2) 0-2 (0-2) O-2 (0 2) Ptrchmcnt CAAC-White Corunna Portland Stockbridge Williamston luikcwcxxl Lansing Catholic overall (league) 2-0 (O O) 2-0 (()-()) O-J (O-O) 0-1 (O-O) O-2 (O-O) O-2 (O-O) Here's a nwnd-up of l“> <WS local gridiron action. Petoskey 41. Hastings 14 |>6unding lhe foolball. controlling the clock and taking advantage of mistakes. The Northmen succeeded by doing the things lhe Saxons. Petoskey’s varsity football team topped visiting Hastings 41-14 in non-confercnee action Friday, ’flic Northmen outgatned (he Saxons 322 yards to 129 on the ground, and scored three touchdowns in rhe second quar­ ter to take control of the football game. Die Northmen sealed the Saxons’ fate with a I6-play drive to start the third quarter which ended in a two-yard touchdown run by Chase Ixdingham. his fourth TD of the game. Ledingham rushed 21 times for 160 yards in the game, and scored all three of his team’s touchdowns in the second quarter. Die Northmen struck first in the game, as quarterback Evan Whitmore connected with Shea Whitmore on a 25-yard touchdown pass in the opening quarter. Petoskey followed that with the first of two successful onside kick attempts that led to touchdowns. Ledingham capped off a short 35-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run early in lhe second quarter. Hastings answered with a 14-play. 66-yard drive that ended in a 2-yard touchdown run by Stephen Shafter which made it 13-6. Petoskey got those points back on a 3-yard touchdown run by Ixdingham, then after a second successful onside kick attempt, the Northmen scored in lhe final seconds of the first half on a 6-yard run by Ledingham. Shaffer led the Saxon attack, rushing 13 times for 62 yards. Shaffer gained 224 yards on 32 carries in the Saxons’ opening contest, but the Saxon defense struggled to get the ball into the hands of lhe offense Friday. Saxon quarterback Miguel Arjona had his one pass attempt in the ball game picked off. It was a busy day for the Saxons’ Sam Eastman and Carter Bennet on the defensive side of lhe ball, as both made eight tackles. Hastings had five other guys with four tack- Panther linebacker Hunter Smith sacks Maple Valley’s Beau Johnson for a 7-yard loss during the first quarter Friday. 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Panther running back TJ Wooden took a hand-olf from quarterback Brady Mills on the "rxt snap of the game and raced 38 yards to pnt his team up a touchdown 11 seconds into tocir Kalamazoo Valley Association contest with Map|c Valley. Cole Mabie's extra-point kick was gOO(] anj Delton led 7-0. Not to outdone, the Lions answered right back. On their third play from scrim­ mage quarterback Beau Johnson fired a 67yard touchdown pass to Anthony Mahler. Johnson then completed the two-point con­ version pass to Cole Decker to put the Lions up 8-7. That was all the points they’d need as they went on to a 30-7 victory. “Beau made a great read,” said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. “We’ve been practicing that pass all week and throwing it to Gonser on the out and Anthony ran right by the cor­ ner. Beau threw it up to him and away we went.” The Liotlines were dominant. The group of Travis Franks, Zack Rosenberger, Jeremy Fisher, Storm Ewing and Austin Creller 'helped pnveihe running back Dylan Kennedy to rush 16 times for 90 yards, and lhe Lions to rack up 228 yards on the ground as a whole. . “I told .(our linemen) in the locker room, we’re going to ride jou guys." said Lincoln. “We’re going to follow you. We thought our line was better. Watching film we thought we were better on the defensive and offensive lines. They showed that tonight. I don’t know what we rushed for, but my goodness we con­ trolled the clock like we wanted to.” Kennedy scored the game’s final points with 5:37 left in the fourth quarter, on a 12yard run and the ensuing two-point run. “I thought Dylan Kennedy had a whale of a game on both sides. On both sides of the ball he played great, great," Lincoln said. ‘‘He is a real smart runner. He kind of hes­ itates. A lot of those were just a dive. We weren’t even trapping. He kind of waits in there for a second and then sees it. We saw that a lol out of him last year, and knew he’s a great inside runner." The Lion was huge in Johnson scoring his team’s second TD. with 2:49 to play before the half. The Lions stopped the Panthers on a fourth-and-one play at the Maple Valley 11yard-line, then converted one fourth down P^y on their own drive before facing a fourth-and-one of their own at the Delton 40. Johnson rode die back of his linemen for about five yards on a quarterback sneak, then finally decided to slide off the pile. He Stepp*! to his right then raced ahead to the c"d zone. The Lions led 16-7 after Johnson completed the two-point pass to Austin , KVA contest at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg running back Connor Collier is hit low as he tries to get around the right side agains^Caledgnia Friday. (Photo by Perry-Hardin) •. ’ ’ Gonser. Gonser had his own highlight reel play early in the fourth quarter, returning a punt 75 yards for a score. He let a long, high punt by the Panthers’ Cameron Tobias bounce in front of him near the right hash marks, then scooped it off the ground and raced around the left side for the score. Johnson was 3-of-5 passing for 74 yards in the game. Corey Turner added 11 rushes for 46 yards. “They’re a good physical football team.” Delton Kellogg head coach Ryan Bates said. “We made mistakes and they capitalized on them and they beat us up front. It is what it is.” His Panthers did what they could to try and slow down the Lion running game. “We adjusted our defensive alignments a little bit," Bates said. “We did some different stunting, but the stunting kind of put us even more out of position so we had to go back to our base defense and we slowed them down for a while, but when we’d make a mistake they’d score on it.” Brady Mills was 2-of-lO passing for Delton Kellogg, for 22 yards. Mills was intercepted twice, once by Mahler and once by Johnson. 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ILu?h down that was followed by a Nick . h’ extra-point kick. ? k htsQn Die Trojan defense picked nn > especially in the second halHo hl U r^' a shot at coming from behind. P M 1K "I think wasSi their -iU "Our itOffe ' Un ;.“P Sa tfainBi wards early on in the h „i Amy Beck, M.D. • Dawn Rosser, M.D Kathy Carlnon. CNP Monday-Friday 8om • 5pm I (263) 61&.QQ76 Creekside Pruftssonai Bir!d.Hg 17ii Wtrt M-43 Highway. Suite #?. Hastings. 49C5ji Anthony Houtrow. That interception put the Panthers in good position to try and cut into the Maple Valley lead late in the first half, but a sack by the Lions’Alec Hosmer pushed the Panthers back and eventually Mabie had to try a 43-yard field goal which fell just short. Delton only got deep into Lion territory once in the second half, but that drive ended with Mahler’s interception at his own 13yard-line. The Lions are now 1-1 while the Panthers fall to 0-2. “We actually tackled better this week. We swarmed to the ball better this week. We improved from last week. The scoreboard doesn’t show it. Our kids worked hard. They came out and did what we asked them to do. It is what il is,” Bates said. Bates' Delton team opened the season with a loss al Constantine, and the Lions gel lheir turn to make the long trip to face the Falcons this coming Friday. Caledonia 21, Thornapple Kellogg 7 It was a defensive battle in Caledonia Friday night. The Trojan defense just got going a little later than lhe Scots’. Caledonia’s varsity football team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 21-7 victory over visiting Tliomapplo Kellogg. Fighting Scot quarterback Kobe Wilson dove into the end zone from five yards out, and Eddie Kelly added the extra-point kick that put their team up 7-0 with 7 minutes and 39 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Wilson would add a pair of touchdow n passes to provide all the points the Scots would need. The Scots led 13-0 at the half, after a 33yard touchdown pass from Kelly lo Wilson with 1:28 left in the opening quarter. Matt Delaney scored the Scots’ final TD, taking a pass from Wilson 25 yards for a score early in the fourth quarter. Wilson completed the twopoint pass to Zane Gorby for lhe final points of the game. “The defensive side of the ball played very well tonight, all game long,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl. "I thought we tackled really well tonight. We got to the football and were physical at lhe point of attack. The defensive backs did a great job really all night long, and we got great pressure on lhe quar­ terback.” “It really started up front with our defense. Our defensive line put great pressure on their quarterback, really our front seven defended the veer and our defensive backs did a nice job all night long too keeping the ball in front of them and really limiting them offensively.” Ed Bonner, Landon Tompkins, Jon Hubbell and Delaney led lhe Scots’ push up front to limit the Trojan running attack and pul pres­ sure on quarterback Garrett Harris. rhe Trojans were held to 147 yards of total offense. Connor Collier was the Trojans’ lead­ ing ground gainer, rushing four times for 27 yards Harris rushed 19 times, but netted only 13 once sack yardage was accounted for Hams was 6-of-17 passing for 77 yards, with Clay Francisco hauling in three passes for 57 yards. "They're a solid, solid team and we eouldn t find any holes m their defense where we Tri0".0, “i hl.’"'e dcfcnsive>y.” Ruger said It didn t take long lor them to get us out of the things we really intended to Ik- able to do tonight. So. we kind of started to look differ- lry a"d *'gure il oul- but they've got athletes at just about every spot so that made it difficult for us today.” ' fumble helped nut Tk' ’"n • • forAi.»Scot only.^nts. Co^i’^d Shxojfit S*6ia£ Pediatrics GRCreaxOntm! GRCatiofc Centra! S»r<-v iX*y Or/ e> HS S&mCMJNtf! 5^^ HASTINGSATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contec* Grts Get &ys Bvyj G'h Grlj Boya les. Delton Kellogg running back Leighton Tobias races up the left side as Maple Valley's Anthony Mahlor (2) and Seth Feasel (7) close in during the third quarter of Friday’s TMUBSPAYxJSEJOTMBLERLiq A TUeSPAV.SEpTEMBER17 4.WW 5 45 PM -X'H4 WJePJNESJ3AYu3_E|PTKMB)E0JLe 3 45 PM 3 45PJA 400 PM 400 PM 415 PM 415 PM 4.30 PM 4 30 PM 5:30 PM 530 W ”^e Panthers’ TJ Wooden is wrapped UP by Maple Valley's Austin Creller on a run h the opening quarter Friday night at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) i''"wi L "s back- *■ ............. The Thornapple Kellogg defense, led by Gabe Space (20), Kyle Kniffen (57) and Janson Bronkema (left) close in on Fighting Scot quarterback Kobe Wilson. (Photo fy Perry Hardin) Continued next page �I > ■ A >£ The Hsings Banner - Thursday. September 12. ?013 - Page 1717 Winchester passes 3 Scowife f0 wjn jk invite Melissa Winch‘^n"'!r£aftor she needs to or doesn’t feel as though not until cnd “IUS »o be in front, at least , Fbornapnle . ,n)nl <>f Caledon aV n ,Or’R Junior fx,Hcd in nbal couple hundre? ‘V,a Bordew)'k ’» lhe TTwniapple Kdlonmelcrs al Monday’s State l»nrk afi-r ?8 .Inv,la”onal at Gun Lake ’ staying on Bordewyk's heels Freedom Christian 120. Wa<‘ by Brooke Stahl, who i|M‘ ?lh overall in 27:03.0. The Viking team Kriu Lld neKy Reynolds 54th in 27:33.3. 58th n Jcnscn 57th in 28:07.6, Nicole Peters ^•25 0 28:08 0 °nd MyCah R’ddCr 601,1 ‘n , for most of the race. , . “I’d rather be right behind them and x»‘ them at the end,” Winchester said “I just don’t like being out front. Bordewyk doesn’t have much expend’1‘ being out from, after learning lor her firs, couple varsity seasons behind all-'**3 * Hannah Schroder who graduated in t e spring. , “It was pretty exciting, I’m not going Cath racc was mucb closer, with West 40 an C C(,ging lhe Grand Rapids Track Club the r at °le l0P standings. Individually, m Tnand Rapids Track Club got lhe win with C"rnael Dick coming in at 17:25.9. West Colic’s Bobby Haskin was the runner-up TJ— Lakewood’s Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson passes the mile-mark at Monday’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Melissa Winchester nears the mile mark during Monday’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Gun Lake. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lie,” Bordewyk said of leading the race for So long. “It was a decent race.” “(Leading) is something I like some of the time. I guess she can draft oft me, so that’s not in 17:29.7, with South Christian’s Tyler a good thing, but other than that it\ pr^y . Laninga third in 17:48.3. exciting.” The South Christian team was also third, While Winchester won the nice in 20:19,7. with 65 points, followed by Comstock Park with Bordewyk hitting the finish line in 148, Ottawa Hills 154. West Michigan 20:23.2. Bordewyk’s Fighting Scots edged Aviation 164, Wyoming 191. Lakewood 208, the Trojans for the runner-up trophy in (he Freedom Christian 218 and Fennville 223. Thomapple Kellogg Division race. Lakewood’s leader was Daniel Sauers, who t” ***'*• G East Grand Rapids won the girls’ title with was 16th in 19:20.3. The Vikings also had just 35 points. Caledonia was second with 52. Hastings' Sam Johnson picks up the Tyler Schrock 37th in 20.42.5, Traviss followed by Thomapple Kellogg 73. pace as he nears the finish line at the Aldrich-Wilkerson 57th in 22:17.1. Grant Hamilton 141, Byron Center 144, Hastings Patrick 66th in 23:26.1 and Brody Jones 76th Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Monday. The Saxons’ Katherine Weinbrecht works her way along with the pack during the 158, Wayland 182, Northview 211 and East in 23:58.1. (Photo by Brett Bremer) early stages of Monday's Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Gun Lake. (Photo by Brett Kentwood 238. Bremer) East Grand Rapids had three of the lop six finishers, led by Kaela 'ITicut who was third in 20:38.5. Caledonia and East Grand Rapids, each had eight girls among the 30 medalists. Thomapple Kellogg had five and Hastings three. with ten tackles, and safety Gabe Space who four passes for 81 yards and Markwart three Trista Straube led lhe Saxons, placing 23rd had nine. for 76. in 21:56.2. Kayleigh Collins and Rachel Tompkins paced the Fighting Scot attack. Boucher was pleased with the improve­ Rimer weren’t far behind her placing 25th and South Christian’s fourth and fifth girls each of 53. Amber VanMeter added a 59. lada rushing 14 times for 98 yards. Kelly had six ments he saw' in the second half, especially 26th respectively.Ccrihn* finished-tn 22:09:4 fired a 48 at the first OK Gold Conference Bales 62 arid Carleigh Ee'narif 66. carries for 65 yards. In all. the Scots amassed along the offensive front. and Rimer in 22:12.1. ^jamboree of the season hosted by Grand Ali Marius from Wayland was the top hidi210 yards on the ground. Wilson was 8-of-l4 “They were doing a lot of stuff on the Hastings also had Katherine Weinbrecht Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday. Catholic vidual on the day. with a score of 41. passing for 127 yards and the two touch­ defensive line and it confused our guys at lhe 44th in 23:23.7 and Alex Shumway 93rd in Central’s fourth and fifth each fired 49s. Megan Wienenga from South Christian and downs. start. So, we just reminded them at half-time 25:55.4. The Saxons’ sixth and seventh fin­ That gave the tie-breaker to the Sailors Monica Schrand from Catholic Central each Kelly caught three passes for 51 yards. of their rules to make sure lhey lake care of ishers, Emily Pattok and Emily Westers were after the first four girls from each team tallied shot a 44. The Sailors also got a 46 from Delaney and Gorby had two receptions each. their job and then everything else kind of just both within a minute of Shumway. a total score of 185. Nicole Vanderyncht. a 47 from Nicole Belding 42, Lakewood 14 look care of itself,” Boucher said. Saxon head coach Steve Collins said his Hastings was third with a 198, followed by Hoekwater and lhe 48s from Grace Elenbaas The second game of the season was much “We had a lol of kids that could barely girls’ team finding a way to close lhal gap Wayland 212 and Thomapple Kellogg 240. and Rachel Thcule. like die first game of lhe season for lhe walk after lhe game because they played their . between its fourth scorer and its fifth scorer Hastings’ leader was Katie Brown, with a Behind Schrand for the Cougars, Jessica Lakewood varsity football team. hearts out. We could have cashed it in a lot will be a key to the season. 47, and the Saxons also got a 48 from Kylee Braun shot a 45. Sabz Wierda 47 and The Vikings’ opponent used lheir speed an earlier if our guys didn’t play hard.” Behind Winchester forTK, Olivia Lamberg Jacqueline Mooney and Madeline Teed had Nemetz. athleticism to get out to a big early lead. The Boucher was especially pleased with the was eighth in 21:07.7, Janie Noah 17th in Ashley Potter added a 51 for lhe Saxons the 49s. Vikings improved their play in the second play of his junior center, Gabe Bowen. 21: 32.6, Bryn Beyer 19th in 21:42.3 and The league meets again Thursday at and Samantha Slatkin a 52. half, but by then it was a little too late. “He was one of the kids lhal was really Rachel Gorton 29th in 22:28.9. Hastings Country Club. Sandra Gerou led the Trojans with a score Belding lopped Lakewood in its home confused in the first half and by lhe second Hastings was third in the boys’ race, finish­ opener on Unity Field Friday, 42-14, scoring half he was calling out lhe blitzes for every­ ing behind Caledonia and East Grand Rapids. 35 unanswered points to start the ball game. body and making sure all our gaps were filled The Fighting Scots took lhe boys’ “(The Redskins didn’t do anything we) up. He was a huge part of our turnaround in rhomapple Division title with 29 points, best­ didn’t know that they were going to do and the second half, offensively.” ing lheir OK White rivals from Euist Grand that we didn’t rep in practice 100 times,” Jayson O’Mara led the Viking defense with Rapids by a point (30). Hastings was third Viking head coach Nick Boucher said. “We 7.5 tackles. Alex Salgat added 5.5 and Tyler with 124 points, followed by Wayland 141, need to be able to recognize the speed of Oesch had 4. Wesley Stoepker had a big game Thomapple Kellogg 149, Hamilton 165, some kids that we can’t replicate. Kind of two in the Viking secondary, intercepting two Byron Center 169, East Kentwood 175 and weeks in a row that we knew exactly what Hart passes. North view 197. they were going to do and lheir players just Japheth Willmore led lhe Belding defense, Caledonia’s top five were among the top outplayed us. We need to get belter at under­ making seven tackles, including two sacks, nine finishers. East Grand Raids had its top standing the talent of the other team.” and intercepting a pass. Andy Clementz had seven among the top 14. East had the two ■iH Redskin quarterback Kole Hart showed off 5.5 tackles including two sacks for the fastest runners, Matthew Levitt who won in his talents, rushing ten times for 109 yards Redskins as well. 17:23.1 and lhe runner-up Zak Longo who and two touchdowns. He also completed 7 of “We're low in numbers and other teams came in at 17:39.9. 14 passes for 164 yards and another touch­ know that,” Boucher said. “We’ve got seven The top runner from a school other than down. 'Hie Vikings did pick him off twice. guys that never come off the field. Wc’vc got Caledonia or East Grand Rapids was the Belding also got 113 yards and three touch­ to continue to condition. Right now we’re Saxons’ Chance Miller who placed eighth in downs on the five rushes by Neil McCully. working on some ways to get other guys in 17:56.3. The Redskins finished with 292 total yards on the game and get our guys some rest so Hastings had three guys in the top 30, wiih they’re rested physically and mentally. I think the ground. Ronnie Collins 16th in 18:16.5 and Sam Hart opened the scoring 1 minute and 5 that’s probably our biggest problem right Johnson 18th in 18:19.8. Rounding out the seconds into the game with a 43-yard touch­ now, we have mental lapses because we’re top five for the Saxon team were Jake Miller down run. McCully added touchdown runs of physically tired.” in 39th with a time of 19:32.9 and Alex six yards and one yard before the end of the Beauchamp in 79th with a time of 20:49.7. opening quarter. Thomapple Kellogg was led by Luke £ Belding then got a 43-yard touchdown pass To show community support for our Noah, who was 11th in 18:02.1. He was one from Hart to Camcron Dombrowski early in ot two Irojan medalists, with Eric Walter the second halt, and added another score on a football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, 30th in 19:05.5, Rounding out the top five for 55-yard run by McCully with 2:02 left in lhe TK were Joe Gaikema (49th, 19:50.6), Conor the first half. Leach (53rd. 19:58.6) and Jacob Gorton Lakewood got its first points on a 45-yard (75th, 20:35.5). are sponsoring a tailgate party with pass from Doug Suntken lo Makay Markwart The championship team from Caledonia V'ith 23 seconds left before the break. had Josh Risner third in 17:44.0 and Jensen free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink Suntken was 8-of-15 passing for 143 yards, Sunday Night Mixed Miller fourth in 17:51,5, tuo touchdown and an interception. Street Bowlers 3; Comebacks 2; to anyone before lhe game with Kellogg Division Lakewood scored the only points of the Incrcdibowls 2; Why So Serious 2; The Wild South Christian won lhe most lopsided race founh quarter on a 35-yard touchdown paxs Bunch 2; Team 4 1. Forest Hills Northern, starting at 5:30 p.m. of the day Monday, scoring a perfect 15 from Suntken to Kemp with 7:19 Women’s Good Games and Scries - K. points in winning the Kellogg Division race at Becker 206-542; N. Shaw 160-446; K. Plett remaining, and the ensuing two-|xnnt pass. at the main entrance to Baum Stadium at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. 155-378; R. Hunt 131-342; D. Pctten<’ill 145Belding’s lone second-half score came on a The Sailors had 21 of the top 30 runners in KLyard run by Hart with seven seconds left E. Bixler 119. ’ Johnson Field. The game will start at 7 p.m. the 93-girl nice, including the top four overall Men ’ s Good Games and Series B Biek in the third quarter. , and the top jn (|le Ieani sconng. South Lakewood had a couple of other chaiices to 256-581; B. Heath 190-466; C. Santana 221; Chntian s Alexis Miller was lhe tun-aw.iy A. Stora 190; J. Shoebridge 180; F. Glass J79 a,!fi points, as two drives deep in Her . in cr champion, hitting the finish line in 19 minutes C Gulch 202; T. Santana 163. ntory ended with turnovers around the 46.9 seconds. Her teammate Amanda )ardline . . , . Montgomery was third in 21:34.4. Tuesday jyio Kemp bad four rushes 1™ 61 c‘“ I he lop nn)ncr not fann Sou(h Christian Broadway BP 5 3; BS’s 4,5-3.5; Team 7 Vikings on the ground Austin I Chantal Lister who w.m c^ned the ball eight tinu*. for anoiur > 4.5-3.5; Sue’s Team 4-0; Team I 3.5-4,5; tilth in ^.17.3, but the Bengals didn’t have Coleman Agency 35-4.5; Team Turkey 2-6; enough ninneis U) ge| a fc;un sco(.e pn the day. I A) K Tion3 2-6; Team 10 0-8; C & N Girls 0­ Kemp and Mart:wart both had a ni< c west Q;iiholic second wj(h 57 p0I1Us 0. l,‘akhmg the football, with K' nip h-,u ,nK ”• tollowcd by Comstock Park 82. Continued from previous page Saxons third at first OK Gold jamboree, host league today Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, SEPT. 13™ FOWLING SCORES HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS SAXON SPIRIT let it show! �Thwsdav Sepwrtbe; 12 2013- The kUr/”\ g JL ■ B Vikings unable to h0|d onto two-goal lead against -------Perrv • 1head coach James )^VeqUc rhe Mxond half, our defense didn ’(lock (j(Jn by Brett Brrmcr Sports Editor rhe Vikings had rhe Ramblers squabbling amongst themselves. but b> midway through the second half the tables had turned Lakewood’s xarsih boys* Mxver team fell to 3-3-1 overall this season with .« 3-2 lo^s to visiting Perry Tuesday II was a game which the Vikings led 2 0 at lhe half. The Ramblers sawd a pair of goals within two and a half minutes of each other in the middle of tlx second half to tie Ilk* game, and then got the game winner when Chase Dunn ripped a shot from the right side off the left pest and into the net with IK minutes and 41 seconds left to play. ’We played decent on defense and locked tnein out of out end (in the first half) We had a couple of breakdowns, but very few,” said af We theall«*-* ’ got rirvJ and made mental m,staL non slop, tons of nK'/il.d mistakes and wc cocky Wc thought the game was over at 2.n I hey outsecond and wanted wc didcame in that half." it way more than Brn Bogner assisted on Dunn’s goa| he was the one that opened lhe scoring for it ? Ramblers with a shot from close with 2ft f on the second-half clock.in 7\lcr Maybe agisted on that goal. - ' The Miller, Ramblers tied game on a goMill aj . ? Adam with an the assist lo Dunn. made nicethen playwith to secure lhe ball thebat °f of the aIK. a defender onathis him and the Viking goal he sputl between ” , ' keeper Brady blasted a shot by Viking Forman. W | W ' l-nnnan bndn’l been tested much until that Hurry jn the middle ot the second hall, and ditln\ have nnicb of a chance to get in any of ‘he Ramblers’ three well-placed shots. He fin,shed with ten saves. Bryan Snow had eight saves in net for lhe Ramblcrs. and the physical defense in front of lhein turncd aside most of the Vikings attacks ,n ’he second half after allowing the Vikings a 5*1 edge on shots on goal in lhe first half. r Lakewood got its first goal early, with Evnn Knapp scoring off an assist from Dustin Slr^nd 5;’O into the contest. The Vikings tnade it 2-0 with 2:33 left in the first half 'vhcn Drew Durkee chased down a long lEn,'v-in from Knapp and knocked a hard shot froni thy right side into the left side of the net. LcVcque couldn’t think of anything special lo do lo pix problems he saw Tuesday in Lakewood midfielder Evan Knapp tries to dribble around Perry Bickerstaff during the second half of Tuesday’s non-conference con es High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) latewood Working to fire up Mton^ fans The 2013 (telton Kellogg varsity sideline cheer team. Team members are (front from left) Kelsey vauo>.n p . _ , Bore. Riley Smith, Cortney Leinaar, Mikelah Snell, Sydnie Frie, (back) Claudia Anderson, Emrnalen . a > Zoe Reynolds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) alea Wooden and coach Lakewood's Jordan Prudden (4) tries to clear the ball away as Perry's Clinton Douglas leaps in during the second half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) advance of this afternoon’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division opener against visiting Stockbridge. ’’It’s mental, mental, the game was menial today,” IxVeque said. “That’s not something you can practice. It was mental. It’s having intensity lhe whole game and not going easy.” JMP30 S84t0s94" SAVEMO s149" Saxons come from behind to beat Bengal boys’ soccer Dakota(Decoy X-Treme Mallard Decoys-12-pk. Wm'189” Cabela’s Three Forks Camo Hunting Waders Was '111-. SAVE 20% s31^ NEW Cabela’s Northern Hight Deluxe Slotted Decoy Bags was»3n»»b’79* i/IV.LU SAVE520 &«>.!,•$ 79" gtBp1’' ^AVL50 f’hla's Northern Flight " s159" ^n9Seil'ay‘,u Northern FlishrlGil Ml • (616) fil9'?00 CABELAS.COM/DUHDEE CABELAS.COM/GRANDVILLE Once lhe Saxons got going they were okay Tuesday evening. Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team opened the OK Gold Conference season with a 6-2 victory at Ottawa Hills, but after what head coach Ben Conklin called a “sub-par” first half the Saxons found themselves trailing l0. The Saxons scored early in the second half, tying the game at l-l on a goal by Brody Madden, with an assist from Carson Williams. Ottawa went back in front soon after that goal, finishing off a free kick from just outside lhe Saxon penalty box. Hastings evened things again when Madden assisted Williams, tying lhe game at 2-2. That goal sparked lhe Saxon attack, with Williams scoring off another assist from Madden to give their team lhe lead, then Madden Aaron Fleischer and Carson Williams adding goal throughout the remain­ der of lhe second half. Matt Johnson assisted on two of those final three goals. Conklin said his team’s defense greatly improved in the second halt, and Peter Beck had a nice night in goal, making four saves. Il was nice for lhe Saxons’ to see the offense start clicking too. Hastings suffered a 1-0 non-conference loss al Zeeland West Thursday despite having more shots, more shots on goal and more comer kicks during the contest lhan the host Dux. The Dux scored six minutes into the sec ond half, on a break-away, for the rest of the evening lhe Saxon defense was stout. Zeeland West goalkeeper Brandon Stcrnik earned the shutout. He made six saves a cou pic of them incredible ones according u> Conklin. b w> ••We played a tough game, but came Un short on this occasion,” Conklin said P Die Saxons are back al it in the OK c .. tonight when they host Thomapple Kellogg � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-09-19.pdf 4dd34162e2a9b265ab0db00d4c3cf331 PDF Text Text Student questions Delton school board Local group utl<ierstands needs ye*erans See Story on Page 12 See Pa^e 4 Swimmers start chase for title tonight See Story on Page 17 Oeuoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ANNER S131O <?< PRICE 75C VOLUME 160, No. 38 No fracking in Barry County, yet Alzheimer's support group meeting today lhe local Alzheimer’s disease support group will meet Thursday. Sept. 19. from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry’ County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. 'The local group meets the third Thur-day of each month. Respite care is available, call 269-948-4856. visit For more information, ww'w.atz.org-mglc or call 8(X)-272-3900. Grief seminar series begins next week The pain that follows the death of a loved one will be the focus of a special eight-week seminar bring sponsored by Pennock Hospice and beginning lhe w eek of Sept. 23. Beginning Again. Tools tor the Journey through Grief allows participants to identify steps in the grief process, to determine how past losses and family messages impact grieving, and to learn numerous ways to manage the stress associated with grief. Each participant will receive a 90-page manual that con­ tains resources and tools specifically designed to help people resume daily activities with a sense of purpose and hope. Workshops w ill be Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Sept. 23 through Nov. 13 and will be facilitated by Mary Haigh, MSW, bereavement coordi­ nator and Amy Young. LBSW, spiritual care coordinator. This is a free workshop, and manuals will be provided to all participants at no charge. Prc-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, call Haigh, 269-948-2425. COA hosting blood drive Monday 'Die Barry County Commission on Aging will host a Red Cross blood drive Monday. Sept. 23. from noon to 5:45 p.m. Anyone who is 17 or older, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated blood for 56 days is encouraged to attend. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733­ 2767. Walk-in donors also will be wel­ come. The COA is located al 320 w. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Pennock invites visitors to test drive new robot A chance to meet the new da Vinci sur­ gical robot at Pennock Health Services will be offered to visitors who attend an open house in the Pennock Conference Center IhuMay. Sept. 26. from 4 to 6 p.m. Demonstrations, refreshments and information w ill be offered to all » nests, including an opportunit) to ’’test drive the latest innovation in robotic surgery. Pennock physicians *ho are certified in robotic surgeries will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be an opportunity for gucsU to tour the new I) renovated patient areas at lhe hospital. ’Die conference center is located on t re west side of Pennock Hospital, 100 Grr.cn St. in Hastings. by Fran Fnvcrman Staff Writer Rumors to the contrary, fracking has not yet reached Barry County. Permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality allow­ ing the West Bay Exploration Company to drill for oil on property owned by the Roland and Shirley Palma Trust in Thomapple Township and to George Leonard of Hope Township arc for the drilling of conventional oil wells. Tim Baker, president of West Bay, said his company was interested, in carbonate rock formations, not shale, and that hydraulic hor­ izontal fracturing was an inappropriate tech­ nique to use on carbonate formations. According to the permit, what would have been used is an acidizing process to dissolve the carbonate, or limestone, formation. Shirley Palma, who is the trustee for the Palma Trust, said she had leased 60 acres of property to the company after a neighbor sug­ gested she should talk to them. Her primary concern, she said, was that w hatever they did, her property would be returned to its original state: Palma said she normally leases the land for farming and was particularly concerned about topsoil. She was told her topsoil would be returned and berms would be constructed so she did not have to look out her front win­ dow at an oil denick. Asked if she sought legal advice before she signed the lease.J i she tried through According to Baker, the West Bay presi­ a relative who ‘ .’^house in a dent, it is a good thing she feels that way nearby count) an alc t0 gc( because there is no oil in the carbonate for­ ommend-mon from an attorney knowledge­ mations on her property. It has been about a able about mineral rights c.iscs. Palnw $500,000 venture for his company. she had read the lease carefull>. lhou„h Opponents of hydraulic fracturing have lengthy doeuinenI Not>ng: the rojraUy alleged that dr)- wells, like the Palma well, sions giving her.one barrel of oil forP will become dumping grounds for used frack­ eight extracted by the. company and ing fluid without any wanting. The permit sions for compensation to the farmer current­ process does address that issue. ly leasing her land, she signed it. The pennit application is divided into two “Every thing they said they would do, they sections, one for drilling a well and the other did.” she said. ’They told me they had to be addressing mineral wells. Mineral wells are 200 feet from my house and they were. None covered by another provision and specifical­ of the things some ot my neighbors and other ly include brine disposal wells. Using a dry people said would happen did. You wouldn’t well to dispose of fracking fluids, under the believe the honor stone,, i hcard about current pennit process, requires another per­ flames coming when I turned on the waler mit. faucet, about sewage coming up the toilet, Tite level of detail required in the permit and other things. None of that happened.” application appears to be considerable. For Palma also said that workmen were per­ example, training and processes for every fectly polite in any conversations she had conceivable kind of accident are required to w ith them. be spelled out in detail. Chief among them is The drilling equipment has been removed the blowout preventer complete with specifi­ and the well is capped. At press time, Palma cations for inspections and testing every' 24 said .she did not know if company has hours with the results requited to be recorded found oil. One relative says capping the well in a log book. means there is oil. Another source says it Survey records carrying a seal from a means there is no oil. She will probably call licensed surveyor aie also required. Erosion the company at the end of the week and ask controls are required for all aspects of a site. them. Silt fences and berms are part of the current “If I don’t get a cent out of it. I’ve had a applications to prevent changes in grades and elevations The effects of runoff water, dis­ wonderful experience,"concluded Palma. tances from streams, and degrees of slope arc defined. Contouring and rcvegetalion are specified as well as the segregation of topsoil from subsoil. The Palma permit meets the 40-acrc site requirement and meets the requirement for control by the operator. The permit also meets the standard for population. It is locat­ ed in a community of less than 70,000 peo­ ple. Other sections of the permit require infor­ mation on the impact of the results of drilling, even in regards to drain tiles in a possible drilling area. Impacts as a result of produc­ tion arc also considered. Since the Palma w ell was an exploratory well, a facility location plan was not required nor was an environ­ mental impact assessment. Information on the Leonard well which also received an MDEQ permit on Sept. 4. has not been received. The Michigan Land Air and Water Defense continues to be active in providing education to residents of Barry and Allegan Counties regarding the fracking process. Two separate screenings of the program, ’’Split Estate.” will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22. from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville and the second on Monday, Sept. 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings Public Library. 227 E State, St., Hastings. There are no charges for the pro-> grams, but the group will welcome donations. Incidents at local Head Start programs lead to lawsuit । by Siindrn Ponsetto Staff Writer Earlier this year the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan dis­ missed two Hastings Head Start staff mem­ bers after an investigation into a report of a child being left unattended at the program. Now, ousted local Community Action CEO Nancy Macfarlane, who led the investigation and was subsequently dismissed from her own post, has filed a lawsuit against the agency alleging its board of directors and its chair person, Terry Langston, violated the Michigan Whistleblowers Protection /Act, Michigan Public Policy Tort and the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The Whistleblowers Protection Act pro­ hibits employers from firing, threatening or discriminating against employees who report violations or suspected violations of federal, state or local laws to a public body. The Open Meetings Act requires decisions and deliberations of publicly funded agencies to be made in public meetings and allows closed sessions only in specific circum­ stances. According to a Sept. 18 press release from the law firm of Pinsky, Smith. Fayette and Kennedy LLP in Grand Rapids, the com­ plaint filed late Tuesday. Sept. 17, alleges that despite positive performance reviews and pay increases during her seven years as CEO of the agency. Macfarlane was tired June 20 after reporting several violations and incidents of misconduct within the agency. /Xccording to Macfarlane’s attorney, Katherine Smith Kennedy, her client wants to protect the integrity of C/XASCM and be reinstated as CEO. The complaint alleges Macfarlane was fired in retaliation after she resisted personal instructions form Langston to stop investigations into two incidents involving unsupervised children at two fed­ erally regulated Community Action'Head Start daycare centers for infants to 4-yearold children of low-income families. It also alleges that Macfarlane was instructed to cease the investigation during a time when the CAASCM board held an unknown num­ ber of meetings that were not advertised to the public as required by law and that Macfarlane’s dismissal also followed her honest response to the regional Head Start office regarding its investigation into the See HEAD START, page 3 Middleville village manager finalist for Kalamazoo job; defended by president by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury is one of four finalists selected for consideration of the open city manager’s position in Kalamazoo. That news, coming from Kalamazoo City Commissioners last week, did not sit well with some Middleville Village council mem­ bers. Council member Sue Reyff said she was disappointed in Fleury's decision to seek another job. “1 am concerned that you. Rebecca, never disclosed during your contract renewal discusston with council that you had applied or intended to apply for a job with another com­ munity, said Reyfl reading from a prepared wntten statement during the Sept. 10 meet­ ing. Council gave you everything you asked lor. I am very disappointed that you have demonstrated no loyalty to our village " Village President Charlie Pullen immedi­ ately defended Fleury's right to seek other possibilities. ■’And I’m disappointed with you [Sue] for even reading that.,” countered Pullen “She (Fleury ) called you and told you about‘the job. Fleury said she called all of the council members as soon as she learned she was one of the finalists. “It’s her prerogative to do that,” said coun­ cil member Mike Lytle. “She has the right to apply for other jobs. We cannot stop her f rom it.” Council member Ed Schcllinger also said Fleury had every right to pursue other options. “Why would we want to hold back or stymie anyone who wants to better them­ selves?” asked Schellingcr. “Who are we to say we’re disappointed if someone wants to apply for another job?” Council member Joyce Lutz defended Reyff’s comments, however. “These are her comments,” said Lutz. “Whether you like them or not, she has the right to make them.” Fleury has served as Middleville’s manag­ er and finance director since 2011. Prior to that, she worked for the City of Kalamazoo. She is a former financial services manager for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety where she worked from 2006 to 2011. She also worked as a senior programs specialist for the community development department for the city of Kalamazoo fn)ni ^001 to 2004 and as a grant specialist for lhe Kalamazoo city manager’s office in 2000 and 2001. Ihe Kalamazoo ity Commission recently narrowed the pool1 of <candidates for the job from 12 to five ‘JHew Zimmerman, city manager in Emporia, Kan., wilhdrew his application ate The remaining four finalists wdl goHl rough an extensive inter­ view process before: the ci(y C0|nmissioil makes a final1'c?^ndation. Those inter­ views are scheduled fOr s Among the fomJ.naliMs forjobjqcury comes from th. smallest ? In addition to Fleury, nl>. include Jerome Kiwcomi, ' ,h'- 5“I''h mem director for the Ci^Jc,devd0P(iconic Penn ■> 'ice prcsS <f Kalamazoo, partner at PDA Consul,, i,nd ‘lra'fg"Calif.; and James Rit^ ' m“P m Cemtos, ager in Baltic Creek. ' “"’‘Mt city man­ Father Philip Stephen begins service to Hastings, Nashville parishes The oarishes of St. Rose of Lima in Hastings and St. Cyril in Nashville formally welrnf'd their new pastor, Rev. Philip Stephan, to the community during installation cerC°nnies held on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at St. Rose. Bishop Paul J. Bradley (left) offi601 1 and provided the official greeting to Fr. Stephan who comes to his new parishC'f in his former position as parochial vicar at St. Monica in Kalamazoo The two es r° । |0aders have worked together as part of the nine-county Diocese ol Kalarn^oo1 since Bishop Bradley became the fourth bishop of the diocese in June 20°9’ (Photo by Rose Hendershot) �Dirty Dozen doubles last year’s dollars -- fundraising total to exceed $10,000. nearly n..t . . one or "hL?’""*' P'lst'cd ,heir. "n,*S 1wi"1 eta.. unev^ TTT mem o Mnl«nd the ficWe lemperaroundedth “ ht'r Nature. When the mnnerx final ch-, i M '“"c and headed toward the incline that led into ■hn>nghout lhlChwn. and -hu-yahs echoed There C^wdv „• t ■ • individual? £ *'P lin“ whisking dnpping smeared ,hl! air’ C Chalk-n.. ?’ "'“lliple handprints, cargo-net Hn sure f*ha’ “4t the of ,he ,ess""''foot*) hjgj, rise hills that tickled by Constance Cheeseman double amount. Staff Writer The last mudyear for ’sSunday ’s event was created Sunday’s weather may have brought rain through the assistance of Mother Nature, local and cooler temperatures to the second annu.il fire departments and some good old-fash­ Dirts Dozen Mud Run. but that did not stop participants and spectators from enjoying the ioned “Dirtmud donstomping. ’t hurt." was overheard as a rally­ mud. wet and cheers at the intentionally dirty ing cry from Mime of the younger partici­ event. pants. and many of the adult entrants agreed, This year’s event proved to be a huge suc­ evidenced by grown men and women doing cess between partners in grime. Pennock cannonballs into mud puddles and group hugs Foundation and the Barry County United while skimming down the biggest mud slide Way . While expenses and donations are still being tallied, organizers anticipate this year's in Barry County. . tummies, quick-slipping lows to send partici­ pants fast into muddy fun, over/under tunnels that reminded runners to ‘watch your head;' a creek to wade through; and plenty of newly cut trails crossing more than 40 acres of for­ mer farmland. The event even had it’s own ‘wet stream’ that brought waves of thoroughly soaked run­ ners blowing through the course. The ’high pleasure’ system could be seen and felt by all who attended the event, with a ‘low crawl’ through a mud bog, eliciting squeals of joy from youngsters reminding adults how to "get ________ _,l nnrfiri_ down and dirty.” down and dirty.” Disc jockey Jon Anderson. Mud Run com­ mittee chair and second-year participant/\c|. untecr. provided upbeat commentary, humor and encouragement io each person as they finished their course of choice. Money raised during the event w ill l>e ear­ marked for programs sponsored by the United Way and The Pennock Foundation. Though cooler temperatures may have chilled ninncrs on the outside, this year’s Mud Run left a warm and fuzzy feeling in the hearts of all participants. Julie Ackels makes her way across one side of the tire wall obstacle while Renee Evans crosses on the other side. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) Satisfaction shows on Spencer Barnes* face as he completes the one-mile mud run. by KamhyaMauSrS' °' De"°n d'°PS ‘n,°,he 'ina' °bs,acle' a pit °< muddy water. (Photo Andrea Smith finishes lhe course with a cannonball jump into muddy water. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) ’ is per^Mly to Super LU, the ■ in * lift above the start- . -------Hastings Public Library Childrens Librarian Peggy Heme»riinn h library assistant Susan Smith put their books aside Sunday Xjrnino C i t?d re'"ed of tires, one of many obstacles on the 5K course. (Photo by“y Mat^r) Wa" �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2013 - Page 3 HEAD START, continued from page 1 incidents. became aVve^'f “P "hcn she polentiallv illegal h inn,.'• l,lal’Pn’Pria,e ■,n'1 Action.- m d Sn , hT”"'1; al immunity release. -She w-n tKin,,c,l>- “ P-e« cd m i hi.,hi,. • ' u lh,u sn<-was instruct• Caie " fore 5 ,nipr°IX:r investithe u> 'n-v * pl,c\and potential misconduct at cxivn.'n /. i rr J,KU‘3d ol listening to their conduct Has mcreb lO«ng to snf*tv ’?kn!a. invcsl>galions to ensure lhe P u. of children under the care of onimunity Action, board members opted to tire her. R^'MjCM. a nonprofit agency, based in all c Creek. prov ides housing, transporta­ tion. shild care, educational and nutritional services in Barry, Calhoun. Branch and St. Joseph counties. file complaint, filed in Calhoun County Circuit Court this week, states that 1mm 2009 through 2012 several incidents of children being left unattended at various Head Start locations were reported and Macfarlane over­ saw and reviewed investigations into the inci­ dents and ensured appropriate measures were taken as necessary. In July 2012. CAASCM was required to reapply for the grant for its Head Start program due to two previous unsupervised-child incidents at lhe Delton pro­ gram in 2010 that had resulted in the .dis­ missal of two Head Start staff members . In April of this year, the grant was still pending. According to the complaint, Macfarlane learned of a report of an unsupervised child at lhe Hastings Head Start program April 17. An investigation conducted by Head Start super­ visors Joyce Cooper and Deb Cole followed, and after interviewing several witnesses, including CA director of Head Start Deb Bedard, it was determined that a child had not been left unsupervised and no disciplinary' action was taken. 'Hie complaint also alleges that a second investigation into the same incident was con­ ducted when Macfarlane received an anony­ mous letter postmarked April 23 that not everyone involved in the Hastings incident had been questioned. In response to that letter. Macfarlane directed CA human resources director Natalie Davis to conduct a second investigation. Davis completed her investigation May 6. and according to the complaint filed in Calhoun County Circuit Court, the second investigation concluded that a child had been unsupervised and that it was likely that mis­ representations had been made during the ini­ tial investigations. Davis allegedly told Macfarlane she believed there had been collu­ sion among the original witnesses to misrep­ resent the incident. The complaint alleges that at the conclu­ sion of rhe second ihve.-tigation, Bedard com-' plained to human resources staff that Macfarlane was harassing her. The complaint further alleges that Langston telephoned Macfarlane May 10 and expressed anger that he had not been informed of the April 17 unsupervised child incident, and Macfarlane responded that it had never been her protocol to report such incidents to him and since there were alleged misrepresentation during the first investiga­ tion, she would look into that issue. Langston, according to lhe complaint, directed Macfarlane to stop any further inves­ tigation, to which Macfarlane replied that the safety of the children in the program was her highest priority, and she was obligated to con­ tinue her investigations. According to lhe complaint. Bedard was contacted May 15 by the Region 5 Head Start office, which had received a complaint from the two Hastings teachers two had been dis­ missed. The regional office wanted to know if a child had indeed been left unsupervised and requested an answer by May 22. Bedard for­ warded the complaint to Macfarlane. That same day, Macfarlane received a report ot another unsupervised child, this time at the Delton Head Star program. Macfarlane alleges in the complaint that she reported the incident to Langston who instructed her not to investigate the incident at all. She alleges that she also told Ungston of Region 5 Head Start’s inquiry into whether a child had been left unsupervised in Hastings, and luingston allegedly again advised her to take no further action regarding the Hastings incident. The complaint further alleges that Macfarlane emailed board members May 30, stating her concern over Langston s directive dial she not continue investigations, to which Langston responded Junc 3 that the investiga­ tions came at a crucial time for lhe CAASCM and that the incidents could impact the agency’s current negotiations for a new tiveyear Head Start grant. . According to the complaint, while Macfarlane alleges that on May 20, -he directed Bedard to report lhe findings of the secund investigation of the April 15 Hastings incident to the Region 5 Head Start office, that office contacted Bedard Junc 4 about lhe incident and asked once again if lhe child had been left unsuperviied. Bedard, alleges the complaint, did not answer the question but forwarded it to Macfarlane. I he complaint alleges that Macfarlane con­ tused Langston June 4 after talking to staf f al •he RegK>n 5 office. She s.nd Langston direct­ ed Macfarlane to comacl lhe Region 5 office to ask whether they would wait until the boards executive committee completed ih own inqlnr) , ( be incjdcin Mada‘r|ane sajd she lonUCted lhe RC(,inil j 0|ril(. ;1|u| wns h,l<1 Ibey uouhl no, aii(1 hc investigation dosed Be-darJ Uculrj,',s (tk. C()„ <>fl rhe job June 4 jflcr ,|u. Macfarlane > Urt a||cg^ n,c comph^1 cliltl. junc held a SPCC'“ j with <h« exteuhv.0' 'vh,ch IW°" ‘’P'^jatio" that M,cGT""!’ tee’s recommend d acManc s employment be term <hvyivencss” Community Action and feels this was not pro­ fessional. Steele commented that the board is a volunteer Ixiard and she wir disappointed in how individuals spoke to the board during and Terry during public comment. She also stated that during past board meetings, when the CEO was asked a question about different programs. Macfarlane never could give a clear answer. Steele stated that the agency can’t move forward with this fracture.” Board minutes also report that BarryCounty Commissioner Joyce Snow, who also sits on the CAASCM board, ”... stated she hasn’t been on the board very long, but she agrees, with Steele about how employees have bombarded them with emails. She also talked about the PATH Grant, that we weren’t awarded that grant, and that Macfarlane stat­ ed to her in a Michigan Works meeting that she knew we would not get it due to the fact we didn't follow the formatting. She stated Macfarlane acted like it was not a big issue.... She stated that the focus was not on Head Start, and she supports (he executive team and their decision.” At press time, Williamson, acting ar» inter­ im CEO, had not responded to a request from The Banner for a statement from herself or the board regarding Macfarlane’s lawsuit. The Banner had previously submitted a request for documents relating to the alleged inci­ dents in Hastings and Delton and any result­ ing disciplinary action. Williamson replied via fax Sept. 6 to the Banner's Sept. 4. letter that lhe agency would issue a response by Sept. 26, and was working with the Banner to fulfill the request. The CAASCM board has 21 days to respond to Macfarlane’s complaint filed in Calhoun County Circuit Court. from Region 5 office and told lumgston that Macfarlane was harassing her. In a letter dated June 6, CAASCM Chief Financial Officer Michelle Williamson, direc­ tor of operations and housing Dan Hicks, director of emergency and nutritional services Amanda Schmidt and Davis wrote a letter to available on tlx-Wlv,7 j*11. the vote fslonthe full board expressing their support for to terminate Mac” Percival Macfarlane. which was included as an attach­ Shelcy Bess. Nan y ti-7 J , ^Cc ‘Show, Rick Shaffer, R3"j AngenaM^L a"d Jil1 ment to the complaint. Steele voted „ S"eve Fk J"’’ Val'rie According to the complaint. Macfarlane nsbie and Sara received a letter from the executive board Whitney, Shaun Culp. June 12 asking for a full description of the unsupervised-child incidents, including a response to whether the unsupervised child TOted^o ^PP°r1^CnrttoX7d:lli«"k"f the policy had been properly and consistently applied and what action she would take to prevent future incidents. The complaint alleges that Macfarlane received an email from Langston June 13, informing her of a special meeting of the board of directors to consider her dismissal, suspension or termination and that he had complaints from staff members to discuss with her. The following day, according to the com­ plaint, Langston said he would not share the alleged complaints with Macfarlane, but also said the complaints would not be considered regarding possible termination. He then asked Macfarlane if she would consent to going into closed session at the time of the special board meeting; which she declined. According to the complaint, Macfarlane submitted her response to the board’s June 12 inquiry in letter dated June 17. which is included in the compliant. According to that letter, as a result of the investigations, the two employees responsible for overseeing the child were dismissed. Macfarlane wrote that CAASCM education coordinator Rachel Ward, who happened to be in the room that day. was not subject to dis­ ciplinary action because she was not directly responsible for the supervision of children. In a footnote in the June 17 letter, Macfarlane wrote that Langston contacted her About to embark on their Day of Caring project in the community last week are (from after the teachers were dismissed and told her left) Jim James, Don Haney, campaign hero Super LU and Valerie Byrnes. that members of the board and community were upset about the firing. Macfarlane also wrote that while she expressed concern about facts being misrepresented by staff during the initial investigation. Langston told her to stop any and all activity related to the investiga­ tion. Macfarlane wrote that she followed up her conversation with Langston with an email detailing her discomfort in following his orders, but did not continue to pursue an investigation of the possible misrepresenta­ tion during the first investigation. In her letter, Macfarlane defends her deci­ Celebrating another United Way kickoff sion to terminate lhe Hastings staff members saying it was consistent w-ith action taken as a and Day of Caring work project brings result of a Dec. 7, 2012, incident that resulted current and past chairs together. in two staff members being terminated for “Michelle Duits (from left), the 2013 United’ allowing a child to vi-alk unsupervised from Way chair, Sheryl Lewis the classroom to the speech therapist’s office. Blake, who co-ctelrfcd last year’s cam-i Macfarlane also wrote in her letter that on paign with her husband, Jim Blake. The May 13, Bedard told her that there had been two are joined by Super Lu and United another unsupervised-child incident in Delton Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. May 6. Macfarlane wrote she immediately reported the incident to human resources for (Photos by Lyn Briel) investigation and to Langston, who told her not to conduct an investigation. She wrote that after the email Langston had directed human resources to conduct the investigation independent of Macfarlane and report the findings both to Macfarlane and himself. The investigation revealed that the teacher had left children unsupervised in the classroom and the hallway while removing them from a multi-child seat stroller and lhe teachers was subsequently terminated for not appropriately supervising children. Macfarlane further w-rote that she terminat­ ed two employees at the Munger Head Start Program in Baltic Creek in June for not Thursday, September 26, 2013 ■ 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. appropriately supervising children during the Pennock Conference Center transition from playground to classroom. “All actions to date have consistently 1009 West Green Street in Hastings applied the child supervision policy," Macfarlane concluded her letter. “This is con­ Pennock invites you to attend our da Vinci Open House on Thursday. September 26. firmed by opinion of the agency’s legal coun­ sel (attached). We encourage everyone to try out this new. sophisticated robotic surgical system. “The agency will take strong, aggressive, You will observe how physicians ore able to perform complex surgical procedures affirmative steps to make sure that unsuper­ through very small Incisions, making surgery less Invasive for the patient. There will also be vised-child incidents are avoided in the future. Those steps will include consistent opportunities to speak with the Pennock physicians who are certified in robotic surgery application ot lhe child-supervision policy; and tour the newly renovated patient areas at Pennock. No reservations are necessary. increased alarm systems; increased education and training of staff; revamping how' report­ ing and investigating occur; eliminating unnecessary steps to report faulty equipment; assessments of classrooms; building and play­ grounds to reduce risk; and. increased roll call ealth ervices counts. Lastly, I believe it is important to com­ plete the remaining portions of the investiga­ tions to ensure complete compliance with the agency s reporting requirements regarding unsupervised-child incidents. Doing so will send a strong message to all employees in the department that we have a zero tolerance pol­ icy for lack of supervision, and also a zero tol­ erance policy if reports are not made timely, completely and accurately.” 'lhe complaint alleges that on June 19, Macfarlane received an email from Langston that said the majority opinion of the executive committee was to terminate her employment with the agency, which was based not on complaints against her but on the future of the agency. The complaint alleges that the executive committee met in dosed session, which was not the result ot a two-thirds roll call vote of the board members in open session, and the discussion in that session led to lhe recom­ mendation that Macfarlane be terminated. M-u f irl tne had not requested the closed ses­ sion nor had she been informed of it Further, lhe complaint allego lhat .no public notice was given ol ,l,c n'ec,,ng ,h#l lcd 10 United Way combines kickoff with Day of Caring i * Test drive the future of health care Get behind the controls of our new da Vinci” surgical system H S at Pennock �JlM-PAfll Ifll* Irving Twp. opts out of mute ****•. efforts Pago 4 - TNxsxlay. September 19.2013 --The Hartings Banker by Julie Mnkanwicz Slafi H r iter Irving township officials voted Sept. 1! I*' opt out of the Barn County program to eradk ate mute swans Township Trustee Larry Brummel said be wants to leave it up to the people who live on lhe lakes to decide what should be done. County commissioners this summer approved asking the Department of Natural Resources tor help with a five-year program to reduce the mute swan population in (he county. Mute swans are an invasive species that with overpopulation arc said to be threat­ ening to other natural wildlife. Brummel said lake residents cun sign their own petitions to have the swans eradicated if they choose. Several other tow nships have already opted out of the program. including Rutland and Carlton townships. The Village of Middleville enacted its own five-year plan about a year ago when a large ■ population ot mute swans was making homes • on the millpond and along the Thomapple River. r *orgc l-‘un,on Inins Township R ulled against who iwcd to work h*r *h^kave « »r •<> .^nntoot Uesatd ’’s to be done the'DNR to decide "h l kinds ha s •Inv.isise sPev:"'.. d i„ damage. I «>«• <! caused mtllionsmdolhuihepNRIO dWdt Irving Township hi other matters at inc meeting renrcscniot>'c lro,n . Vent I'arrman. a «PLiWiin IH|kcd to Roeve Contracting ot K * * * *b()lJt a plan to me township board,,, about 203 possibly provide nature g company township properties. Ik_ I(X) prop. needs a commitment tn j Sysertics willing to hook into the tent before they can sta e k. He said the cost of the £tW,s of wanting to hook up >> jjejr own switching oser app ian/_1' M up front or homes. The cost c‘",ld P „* s*aid with natoscra 10 .searpenod. I artman. e unit gas being much e>‘ape n)orethan the ascrage homeowner c-ou i • $1,500 per year. He said in the next i Pn’isilv m’>•> •i-"" "'C T'Z fcy*.± ih« >k •" 'oftnshnT ofnccs .. -gtSt: ... >Ve four.)ear ph" ™W<pa<« the u„ n Vn four yeas f P "reding S**-852 ■" «■» "«• ing <. the ^‘-nrmendfinal.J "" "-ngeier said the lotvnslup has when Cr H|>at projects wall be done and wav e >nX«"“,,he P"*n,ina,> bu‘,pv' n0 She'S ?’he township to any work. bo ml m lc budget was presenled to show how mUeh money is needed The » lor mads in the township. rt&S do not include the annual painting ’« ?~vel.Jus‘ ct,"lTO‘ a"d we sUll’n5 j‘lSl 10 -ho* us ,hc kindS °f f"nds recon!"ends•!' *c do c'C,),hil’g "'e C°Un'y Qs’ said Wingeier. This nearly five-inch-long praying mantis proves that it can move its head side to side (and is the only insect that can do so, according to bugfacts.net), by turning to look at the camera. The mantis was perched on a gourd leaf in a Hastings garden when this photo was taken Saturday. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If y ou have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; or email news<« j-ndgraphics coin. Please include information such as where and when lhe photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you y know? Saving by giving This photo likely was taken to cover or promote a blood drive. Do you rec­ ognize the two people? Do you know when the photo was taken, or where? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from lhe middle of lhe past century' that have no dale, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If y ou’re able to help tell tliis photograph's story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to ?\tln: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 4905K; email news^j-adpraphics aim; or call 269-945­ 9554. Local veterans group understands need to support returning soldiers The cover story of Saturday’s Reminder focused on a group of local veterans banding together on their motorcycles to form lhe country's newest chapter of the American Legion Riders, headquartered at the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 in Hastings. “There’s a high level of adrenaline, and it’s constant when you’re in Iraq and Afghanistan,’’ club organizer Scott Wilson told lhe Reminder. “Then you come home to do mundane things like filing paperwork, million Vietnam veterans still lead lives sweeping the motor pool, painting walls plagued by serious, war-related readjust­ — time-killing work. For a lot of the t younger vets, getting out on a motorcycle ment problems. So it should have been no surprise that, gives them that adrenaline rush that when President Obama announced his they’re Jacking.’’ plans to bomb Syria due to the use of Support for our veterans has become a hot issue in Washington lately due to dras­ chemical weapons on their people, wartic cuts in the Department of Defense’s weary Americans rose up in dissent. According to a NBC News/W'rt// Street annual budget and the potential of another Journal poll, nearly 60 percent of conflict brewing in Syria. Both factors will divest even more resources from the Americans want Congress to oppose the pledges of care and support we’ve made military force because they don’t feel it s to the men and women who have already in our best interest. They’re more con­ cerned with problems here at home, like so admirably served. While they wait for America to' make the economy. Monday, the president blasted good on those pledges, our veterans are Republican threats to use the upcoming using their leadership skills to provide their own care and support for each other. debt ceiling and a possible government Six weeks after their first meeting, the shutdown as negotiating wedge to hold local group of Legion Riders is up and down spending and to find a way to deal running, supporting fellow- vets and their with a massive deficit which could families in times of need. In fact, follow­ include special legislation to defund ing last week’s article, the group is report­ Obamacare. How Congress and the president deal ing numerous calls of interest in member­ with the national debt just might deter­ ship. Organizers say they hope to attract mine the country’s economic stability in younger vets who will be returning from the coming years. With the current deficit the Middle Last, to offer them a chance to now- at nearly $17 trillion, when might learn from the older veterans regarding Washington agree on how many trillion is re-adjustment issues they’ll face as they too much? According to the national Debt return from long, grueling and sometimes Clock, each citizen’s current share of the debt is now- around S52,000 and contin­ underappreciated tours of duty. “We’re vets helping vets,” says ues to grow- by over $1.9 billion a day. For veterans', out-of-control spending Wilson. That’s lhe heartwarming aspect to will mean even more pressure* will be Saturday’s Reminder story.’ But. for veter­ used to reduce programs and funding for ans across the nation, the help they should military operations. According to a be receiving from their country is not Pentagon report, 1.5 million soldiers, coming. The number of claims waiting to sailors, airmen and Marines arc currently be processed has ballooned under deployed in war zones or combat mis­ President Barack Obama, largely due to sions worldwide. So far, more than 6,700 U.S. service­ the change in availability for Vietnam veterans who were exposed to Agent men and women have lost their lives in Orange and arc now eligible to receive Iraq and Afghanistan and at least another 50,000 more were wounded. Another benefits. Another bigger issue has been lhe staggering statistic is die 58,000 names Veterans Administration’s new computer are inscribed on the walls of the Vietnam system that was supposed to speed up Veterans Memorial of U.S. troops who claims. Recently, the agency reported died serving in lhe Vietnam War. The more than 780,000 claims still pending of numbers tell the story-; that’s why Americans acted quickly last week to let which over 500.000 remain backlogged. According to the report, the number of their congressional leaders know, they’re veterans wailing more than a year for all warred out. As I read the heartwarming account of their benefits grew from 11,000 in 2009, to more than 245.000 in December, or how our local veterans are reaching out to support each other and contemplating the more than a 2,000 percent increase. As a candidate, Obama promised to frustrations our government has piled on revamp what he said was a “broken VA them. I’m reminded of the words of bureaucracy,’’ but the numbers show a another president: different story. "The real differences around the w orld The report went on to show that, today are not between Jews and Arabs; despite agency promises to eliminate Protestants and Catholics; Muslims. claims by 2015, there arc still about Croats and Serbs. The real differences are 900,000 claims to process, and the num­ between those who embrace peace and ber is expected to top a million by the end those who would destroy it; between of the year, despite spending over $537 those who look to the future and those million on a new computer system. who cling to the past; between those who According to agency officials. 97 percent open their arms and those who are of all veterans’ claims remain on paper. determined to clench their fists.” Veterans from battles, such as lhe William J. Clinton. Vietnam War. Grenada. Kosovo, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Libya and maybe Syria feel the need to band together to Fred Jacobs, support each other when at least half a vice president, J-Ad Graphics What do you No responded to the big-fop photo in t| p Banner. Durulhy Reid of Hastings recog,„Zcd j,?'’'jmL. getting help lighting a pipe, tn a photo from the Sen, s , , lliat tip led to the original clipping from the June 2 |o40 ' -jolin Eddy's Hfith birthday was celebrated at the (ir ?'BlM,Ua»e and Chau Company last Friday afternoon a^l^1’ h'ln t know any­ thing about anything until he walked illl() d, Joh" * conference room going about his business onlv- ift .• .. IolVe congregated to present him with a cak l*,e en,,rC * • .. it,bic CO. I le also received a miniature pi,± “,ld "'m •>' "nC '"± When four distaff members of the fw nd°ne 01 ,hc hti,p’ |*ichi the pipe. John, who came here w) ,Kff, G m Rapids in 18<X). ha, been a furntm . pl"»> ''ioved ,r"' d e young ladies are [from left] Mrs. fnr 71 -dpcll Vivian Shepard and Janice Childs.•“ y Unison, M'ce ’ 1 think? Here’s your chance to take part in an inter­ active opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported, along with a new- ques­ tion. Last week: l he Michigan Stale Police traffic data shows that less than 10 percent of drivers on some sections of freeways are traveling at or near posted speed limits and creating dangerous sit­ uations. If more drivers are traveling taster, should legislators increase speed limits? 45 ‘X Yes 55% No For this week: " 'eatfnTworld XSies lrOm the income aanh2t es says Percent of earne^nd '°P ’ U S. society is X , ’ ereSl0' was in the *92^ T' ’° whal d ’OP 1 percent, tocome for the Percent in 2012 T* UP almost 20 Pe'cent.Sth'0r’hebo!tom99 H’e middle class 1 percenl Is ,alisto.d,sappeal,ng"0Clel0,Capi- Yes �______________ The Hasbrgs Hastings Banner — Thursday, Page 5 Thursday. September 19, 2013 — Pa Hasting5 Board of Ed approves staff appointments ?on’* limit restrictions to smoking To the editor: American!^ rights? We are country not n r Council !his was a free 'laS'hc Has,i"gs can’t Are lhcy goin£10 le,i us wc citv n^kCHOn °Ur 0Wn ProPcrty? I live in the include ihat?US n°'Smokin8 ban in lhe cil7 thr-m^ n ^°Ul a11 !bc bars ‘n town? I say shut n’t ir-n d°wn- Pair is fair. My smoking does­ "j Kill anyone when I drive, hut their drunk driving does. aboul ’he slum lords in this town? **hy doesn’t the city make them clean and fix cir properties up? They look disgraceful, they make the city look disgusting. Everyone should be concerned about the no-smoking issues. Your rights might be lhe next to be violated. City council members should go live in a communist country if they want to be dictators. Carol Palmalier, Hastings (Editor’s Note: The Hastings City Council approved a no-smoking ordinance Sept. 9 for selected public areas, not a city-wide ban. The second reading of another proposed ordi­ nance expanding the no-smoking ban to addi­ tional public areas, after which a city-wide han is likely to be discussed, will occur at the . councils Sept. 23 meeting to begin a! 7 p.m.) Higher sports license fees will drop participant numbers To the editor: Every time I buy a hunting or fishing license, I use it to help put food in my freez­ er or to feed my family. Now, with the new increase in license fees, I will no longer be able to afford hunting or fishing except for the two free fishing weekends offered each year. How many others are in lhe same boat? Probably too many to mention. We can all thank state senators Geoff Hansen and Dave Hildenbrand as well as lhe Department of Natural Resources and lhe DNR Commission. They all said license fees were not enough and needed to be raised. I thought they wanted people to hunt and fish because those sports are on the decline. They’ll sure be on the decline now because we can’t afford the increases. You can’t have it both ways — more money and more people hunting and fishing. Eldcn Shcllenbarger, Hastings (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and commu­ nity of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. middle school special education department chair; Casey Gergcn, elementary special education chair; Chery! Goggins, middle school district improvement chair and mid­ dle school English language arts (EL A) chair; Sue Jacob, middle school math department chair; Matthew Kingshott. Star district improvement chair; Kristen Laubaugh. district-wide CTE/business department co-chair; Stephen Laubaugh, middle school social studies chair, Catherine Magill, district-wide fourth grade chair; Michael McCann, high .school dis­ trict-wide chair. Kristina Minch, high school special education department chair; Kelly Newberry, high school ninth depart­ ment chair, Lisa Pohl, high school ELA department chair; K. Greer Putnam-Haines, high school social studies chair; Karen Schoen, district-wide fine arts chair; Julie Scverns. district-wide first grade chair; Kelli Slocum, district wide second grade chair and Central Elementary district improvement chair; Jill Smith, district-wide fifth grade chair; Angela Stanton, district­ wide kindergarten chair; Beth Stevens. Northeastern district improvement chair; JoAnn VandenHout, district-wide physical education department chair; and, Deborah Williamson. Southeastern district improve­ ment chair. The personnel report also contained notice of leave of absence for middle school Spanish teacher Marie Teitgen and Star kindergarten teacher Lisa Wilson. In other personnel matters, the board was informed of the following resignations: Ann Beemer, middle school Science Olympiad advisor; Jennifer Benavidaz. middle school Spanish teacher; Darla Cady, administration office .secretary: Marianne Horner, Southeastern instructional assistant; Wendy Lichvar, Northeastern and Star lunch para­ professional; Jan Wells. Northeastern and Star lunch paraprofcssionals. In other business, lhe board: • Accepted the donation of SI.739 from Hastings Orthopedics, Hastings City Bank, Flcxfab, Northside Pizza, Mike Murphy and Dan King to offset lhe cost of a charter bus for lhe football game in Petoskey; and a donation of $6,500 from lhe Hastings Athletic Booster Club to purchase supplies and equipment for the fall 2013-14 sports merits were aPP ArCa s > he regular September Ms. of Education r-|crnentary sct tVcning at Southeastern J^rie sla^IWith mou'ly mwved lrabscn’- ’he board unantm u > d the per<onne| report, which * <* the foJIowing appointments:jnnlCS i Recrcation f OfI1tnunity Education and * n center reiomattentb^ Northeastern and c>enK’ntary junch and Star art teac*£ £ K,ng. Northeastern and bwy lunch par4pn)f ^Nancy McUughhn • teacher; Jodi Petin'11^ °n: ^nheastem gen­ eral paraprofesS,‘ •- dsay Toles, mid­ dle school Spanish ^r; Ann .Beemer, high school to work ( TW) academic sor; Manin B^ler. high h(X)1 Olympiad advnor. M’hhew Callaghan, high school operetta dneclnr anJ school and middle school choraJ direc^r. Carrie Carl, middle school FFA advjsor Edward Domke high school FFA advisor’ Michael Engle, high school n production advisor; Cheryl Goggins, mjjd|c scll(W| sU1 dent council and yearbook advisor, Laura Kingma, high school yearbook advisor, Kristen Lutubaugh, co-district-wide webmaster; Stephen Laubaugh. co-districtwide webmaster; Sara Matthews-Kaye, hi«h school STW academic advisor; Lisa Pohl high school drama director; K. Greer Putnam-Haines, high school student council advisor; Jonathan Vertalka, high school STW academic advisor, Spencer White, high school and. middle school associate band director. Committee —Elizabeth Adams, district­ wide kindergarten co-chair, Martin Buehler, high school science department chair; Jan Cummings, district-wide third grade chair; Melissa Daniels, middle school science department chair and middle school district improvement chair; Edward Domke, dis­ trict-wide. career and technical cducation/busincss department chair; Michael Engle, high school district improvement chair; Tammy Garbrecht. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. rDIG-IT, INC IS HIRING!! • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. “Specializing in directional drilling’’ www.dig-it-inc.com<http://www.dig-it-inc.com • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. . t , • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks” wi|J not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. QKnow Your Legislators: ) Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 phone (202) 224-4822. Carl’Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, □hone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Dfvoled Io Banner the interests 0/ Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. list N M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 ld0 ni|; nows®! adgraphica com • Advertising email: j-adsachoiceonema.l com Newsroom email John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClMrttf ads Decked Monday through FrSky present Frederic Jacobs Vce PrcC'dert Stephen Jacobs BOOam to5-00pm. 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Musfhave a CDL or Clean Driver’s License and able to get a CDL. email resume to ,WJG1 john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com or Fax to. 616-392-9802. ■ -— - . - . ................ - - - AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, SEPT, at 9:30 AM I A season and the donation of $590 to sponsor the Saxon Spirit Bus for a home football game • Approved the high school, middle school and elementary student handbooks for 2013-14. • Held a second reading and approved the revised board policies regarding bylaws — board powers, conflict of interest; program — religion in the curriculum, onhne/blended learning; supjiort staff — controlled sub­ stance and alcohol policy for commercial motor vehicle drivers; students — entrance age. intra-district schools of choice; concus­ sion and athletic activities, safe operation of motorized utility vehicles by students, expulsions, suspensions; finances— budget preparation, travel payment and reimburse­ ment; property - supervision of rented facilities, student personal Internet account privacy, staff personal Internet account pri­ vacy; operations — vending machines, religious/patriotic ceremonies and observances. • Heard a report from band booster presi­ dent Kathy Woloszyk who said the Concert in the Hayfield fundraiser held in June raised more than $2,000 for the band pro­ gram and the Bowling for Band fundraiser generated more than $10,000 which was used to purchase a new drumline for the high school marching band. She also announced that 25 bands were scheduled to participate in the Hastings Band Invitational, slated for Saturday. Oct. 5; and the next Concert in lhe Hayfield is sched­ uled for Junc 5. 2014, • Heard a presentation from the Barry County B. Healthy Coalition about its pro­ gram to encourage healthy lifestyle choices in the community and schools. • Heard a presentation from district cur­ riculum director Matt Goebel regarding the formula used by the state to determine school district’s Scorecards and Top to Bottom ratings. • Announced the board’s next Work ses­ sion would be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 15 in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings; and the next regular board of education meeting would be held Monday. Oct. 21. in the multi-purpose room of Star Elementary. 1900 Star School Rd., Hastings. Locntion: 2041 118th Ave., Allegan, MI Directions Tike US 131 to Martin Exit (55), then West on M-22Z to 20:h Street, then North to 11 Kth Avenue, then West 1/2 mile to Auction. Tnctors: 1990 Kubota MX95U D I Stop!! The most efficient best built wood boiter on the market AND it’s affordable too!! Fits any budget Heats your entire home *3,480 (269) 948-9414 • 77580771 dicsd wAVoods Dual Luder A: cab. 1970 JD 3020 g.is; 1965 JD 4020 gas; 1963 JD 3010 gas. tricycle; 196S Case 1030 diesel w/cab; 1965 Ford 4000 gas, tricycle. 1947 Ford 8X; John Deere 404 cu in dieMil engine for 4020; Firestone 18.4-34 tires <£. tubes, lanm Tractors: 1450 Cub Cadet; Mitsubishi Beaver4x4 diesel. 3 pl & pto: Bobcat Jaguar. Onan. Equipment: 16 ft hay wagon; Ford sickle mower; Ferguson side delivery rake; NI 5-whet! rake; Nl wheel drive spreader, Glencoe 7 shank chisel plou, 3 pt; Cobra Vibratory chisel plow; Dunham Lehr 16 ft culumukher. Ford <k Massey Harris 2-14 btm plow; JD I btm plow on steel; Oliver 2 btm plow on steel; JD 6 disk trailer plow; 200 gal sprayer. Herrin 40 ft tri axle car carrier, fifth wheel Shop Equipment: Migmaster 250 wire welder (aluminum or steel); acetylene torch; commercial sandblaster, shop tools; misc. Vchides: 1973 Corvette Stingray T-top. 350 auto­ matic: 1987 Oldsmobile Totvnado; 1987 Suzuki SP 125 dirt bike. Terms: Cash or good Check with proper ID. Visit www.tuiiclions.biz fur more information and pictures. TerAvest Auction Inc. www(auctions.biz • 269*67 3*687 5 Fracking Neinrsvoi. 12 MLAWD v MDNR: Round One fight to proted Bam, und Allcsan County State Game land fn)n) frackttI!> Wils rcCently handed a set back by Judge Amy. L. McDowell of Barrv County Circuit Court when she made rulings that may have dismissed a po"'°" "r h« A\VD t. Complaint. But the citizens group ts not down fOr thc Judge McDowell > «i'm nt'e"l!,h<:ned our resolve even more.' said MLAW D Board Member. Karen l-itclski of Hopkins, ^rtavry.» hcn-'"1 inconsistencies in the ralmg. ‘.'I"' .. . ' ®”ord authorized its attorney Io seek clanltea""h-wehd f0,dor T”,hM cnJ- “Su,u' Co‘"cra:<;',. SCnt I k °r Member 27 with Judge McDowell, likely followed by a MoiU)n IO CU|i|y lhe Court'. rolmgs. n ,0"Jsupporter of Michigan Land A.r Water wifi m. h" lhr.>wn do«n a thallenge. He or . 4 0Xh\',"ll« 'or <h’»4r. each and every dr.natto.r up 10 S 0.000 th,s eiliA.„s , , is jble (o crrlleei Krueen *WI) b'‘W e- Z ul “.Wi" rea,1« O' ancr. <>"«! Ute attorneys turd to move forward wrtlr lhe fight, l he group - attorney has dt^ted many thousands of dollars by billing only a portion of actual tune he his devoted to the case but. even .so, bills necessarily mount in this complex litigation against the Michigan Department of Natural Re-ourves. MLAWD will be hosting a dinner fund raiser at Hastings Seasonal Gtill on Oct. 17th It is to be a Five Course Wine Dinner, silent auction arid mote! There is a VIP wine tour and lasting at Chateau Chantell in Traverse City, artwork by a Kx'al artists, four passes to the Coopersville and Marne Ruilwa) Co. in Marne, certificate for two round trip tickets aboard the St.ir Line Mackinac hland Ferry, and Mackinac kl.md Carriage Touts. Thirty dollars a plate or fifty dollars per couple w ill gtcatly help MLAWD\ continuing legal t’llort to halt MDNR leasing of public land* in Allegan and Barry county tor gas and oil development. All donations are tax deductible. Michigan Land Air Water Defense KO. Box 335, Delton, Ml 49046 «.......... ... umnnw.MLAWD.org �P39* 6 - Thunk-lay. September 19. 2013 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together Koma Chartnaine Barton ...at the church of your dlOlCC »/»iirchCS Weekly schedules of Hastings area c available for your convenience— IimIN<;S ASSEMBLY™' WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 L M-79 Htchuay. N^hwlte. Ml 49073 Factor Don Roxoe. (517) 852-9229 Moromp Celebration 9 am & I0.X) xm Rttowxb.ip Time before the -crvicc. Nursery, children’* mtnntry, youth group. adult xtuII group mrni'tn. texienhtp training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7o25 Milo Rd . i’O. Box 408. (cor­ net of Milo Rd i -S M-43). Delton. MI 49046, Px»tor Roger Claypool151 “l 204-9390. Sunday Wonhip Senice 10 30 am tn 1130 am, Nursery and Children’.’ MiniMiy. Thursday night Bible >twdy and prayer time 6 30 p m tn 7:30 p m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Bnvd-.vn Re­ Oyer. Pu*tcr S’u.xlo «45 xm Menurg Worship V-' 10 45 in . f.» rr v Senxv d p n. Wednesday Eves*«.\: SeP’U HRSTBKFnST CHURCH 309 E Ukxx u -- ..;n Dan Curt*. Sr Px'Kx. Ry*i Youth Piwfir. X*h M—a'. V.v; I'xuor. Sunday Senxx» * • ' > '• Sunday School for all xm. Worship Senkr; * ?t. Exening Sen rev: Jr Yntfh Group 5-7 p nt & Sr. High Youlh Group 7-9 pm. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 pm. A* ana. Bible Study. Praic and Prayer. Call Church Office 948gt>04 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Bnxulway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Pbooc 945-2654. Worship Services. Sunday. 9.45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10.45 m ( WOODGROVE BRE1HREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Rx«tof Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair acce*sibfc and dc\^:or. Sunday School 930 a.m Wonhip Time 1030 im. Youth activilier call for informa­ tion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St, Hastings Pastor J.C Crank cordially invites you 10 (2(>9) 367-4061 B«9<ir Gary slmnioro. Sunday Worship 9.15 ‘ 10 »jw. PLEAS ANTVIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST family CHURCH 541 N Michigan Ave. Hasting**Phone 269.945-2MJ. Sunday 2601 loeey Road, Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Stesc Olmitead. School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Senice 9'30 xm.; Su«ty p.m. School 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 P,n: Bib’c ‘S,usl) & Prayer Time Wedneuby mphb 6.30 quimby united METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastnt Rev. Jerry Bukoakl pm. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 24J5 McCann Rd. (in Ininc) Sunday services each week: 9; 15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each raosth at this service), 10 xm. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Si. Andrew & Matthias i* Rt. Rev. David T HustwnL The church plionc number is 269-795­ 1370 and the rector) number is 269­ ‘48 9327. Our church website is http/'irax to/andrewmanhi**- He are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Lpisaip.il Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 11 ini. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Dm Spxhtnan. Office Phone (2M) 945-9574 Office hours xre Monday-Friday 9 xm.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8.45 a.m. Traditional Wonhip; 1045 a m. Contemporary Worship, and Nursery Ctre Available during worship (infants through age 4). Sunday School for PreK-l2th is available during 10 45 worship service.. Share the Light Soup Kitchen senes a free meal ciny Tbesday from 5 to b p.m. services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phon: 269­ 945-1995. Church Website: www hopeum org. Chutvh Fax No.: 269­ 818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Bebon. Office HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brun Teed xnd Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nuncry and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday hours, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ School 9:30 am . classes for toddlers day 9 am to 2 pru Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 1O>45 am Morning Worship; Sr Hi. Youth 5 to "pm; Sunday evening senice 6 pm, SunShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May). Tires., Thurx. from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study it the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal sened) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm • Jr. High Youth (meal sened) (October thru May). Wedne-day 7 dim adult. Worship Service: 10'30 am. & Children Church. 4 yean-4th grade, dixmiswd during announce­ ments Sunday Evening Youth Group and Wcdnctdiy Midweek Programs will retumin September Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 itn. xnd lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 xm. Third Th'JTsdoy Brunch at 9:30 am. returns in September. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH pm • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Discover God's Grace with us! LIFEGATE COMMUNITY Sunday, Sept. 22 • H inter Worship CHURCH 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Wehsrtc; sv-wxvkfegaiccc.com. Sun­ more about our church? Please feel wekonie to call one of these num­ bers. Pastor Crank 2b9-979-86l8; (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. day Warship 10 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pan. Hours 8:00 A 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Sept. 22 - Men & Women AA 7 p.m. Sept. 23 - Adventurer Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings Pa»tor Bi8> Wdson Church Phone W- 948­ 2330. Pastor's Home 269-945-4356. bjw i 633<& sbcglobJ art. Sunday Schixil 9:45 a.m.: Worship Service 10.45 xm.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Mich 49073 Sun. Prabc A: Worship 10:30 am . 6 pm; Wed 6 30 pm. Jesus Club for boys i girls ages 4-12. Parton David and Rose MacDonald. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M 37 Hwy., Dowling. MJ An oasis of God’s love. ‘'Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616731-5194. 49050 Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days - 10 a tn. Worship Sen ice; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School- 9 am. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 xm.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes^ Praise BauJ. Quilung Group, Community Breakfa.’* and more! Call the uhureh vlfice at (269) 721. 8077 (M'WT- 9 a.m-12 pan ), c. or visit * w * country chapelumc mg more mfannation for „ ‘ as emp|Oyed as a bookkeeper tor HASTINGS. Ml - Kenneth Ixe Conklin, nf 1Z befon? ^tiring from John Deere age 77. of Hastings, died peacefully at home 01 Hastings. She was very active in the com­ on Oct. 16, 2013. munity of Hastings: sh<? volunteered 3,500 He was bom as Kenneth Lee Robbins on nours at pcnnock Hospi|aL Wils a mCmbcr of Dec. 22, 1935 in Lansing to Joseph and Edith as mgs High School Alumni Association (Rowley) Robbins. He graduated from or years, judged sewing and knitting for Hastings High School. He retired fromr\T&T tile Barry County 441 fajr. She enjoved her after 30 years in 1998. time helping stcpfalher Uon (Tiny) Doster Ken loved traveling, Red Wings hockey, ujJ? io<^VaS 3 County sheriff from woodworking, tinkering in his garage and 47-IJ5^. Jane w3s a devoted and loving • building all his homes over the years. w ife, mother and grandmother, and had many However, nothing pleased him more than to cherished friends. visit and socialize with all his friends and Shc was preceded in death by her husband, family, whether he knew you for years or just John Edscl Sinclair; children. John. Martha met you. and Mary; parents Stew art and Belle Mullen; He was preceded in death by his wife, stepfather. Leon (Tiny) Doster; in-laws, Virginia “Ginny” (Kurtz) Conklin; father. Archie and Mildred Sinclair; brother and sis­ Joseph Robbins; mother. Edith (Rowley) ter-in-law, Duane and Barbara Sinclair; and Hinman; stepfather, William Conklin; sister, brother-in-law, Nonal Sinclair. Judith Randall and (5 year old) daughter, She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Ann) Rebecca Conklin. Sinclair of Hastings;daughter-in-law, Teresa Ken will be missed by his three children, Sinclair of Dowling; grandchildren. Tara Michelle Robbins of Lansing; Melinda (Lenny) Case ot Dialing, Jason (Jennifer) (Dean) Hill of Hastings and Andrew Conklin Sinclair of Delton. adJessi (Rob) Baker of of .Hastings: two .(grandchildren^ Jessica Dowling; great-gra»A4iildren, Hayden. (Dustin) Martin of • Nashville and Seth Chloe and I-ayna. Casp; Lilyana. John and Alward of Hastings; two great grandchildren, Ryan Sinclair; Cotton andMx'-on Baker; sis­ Hailey and Anna Martin of Nashville; one ter, Elizabeth Nevins of Hastings; sister-in­ sister, Joanne (Lee) McClurkin of Hastings law, Donna Sinclair of Haitings: and many and many nieces, nephews and friends. nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the Charles Ruinpf The funeral service was held on family for their kindness lo Ken over the past Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the few years. Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A memorial luncheon will be held at Memorial contributions can be made to the Thomapple Valley Church on Saturday, Sept. Hastings High Schoo! Alumni Association 28, 2013 from 11 a.m. to I p.m. and a small Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, graveside service at Brush Ridge Cemetery will be at 1:30 p.m. please visit our website at www.girrbachl’uMemorial contributions can be made to neralhome.net to .sign the online guest bvok Spectrum Hospice Service of Grand Rapids. to leave a memory’ or message for the family. Kenneth H. Dudley Marian B. Owen httpJ/ww w.discovcr-gracc.org FIRS'!* PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Gamson. Pastor. Sunday Senias: 8:55 xm. Traditional Wforahip Service; 11 xm Contemporary Worship Sen ice Vnd us online at ww w- fir-khurchh^lixX^ exg For information on our Bible stud­ ies, Youth Group, and other programs' COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A of Chrutfallow iifio G.'nri/) CoJ. Stre^thcn one another ord Ttamfamt our World. 502 Grand Street. Hutingj. Sunday: Sunday School for all ago 10 xn Morning Worship 11 im. E%eniflS Worship 6 p.m Sunday Bible Study i haver 7 pm. For infomuhon about cth.-r inmiaries aid opportonnrex coman Pastor Jlni Hess or the church at C-W) 945-9217, or enuul pajuwjnn Mcbchastingx.oq. or see ow Website. Bh« witeMI^ 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY D«w 945-4700 OraXm' Au«uM 7- 11,30 in daughter 'J^nship. Harn- County, the (Huche^vu^ Stcwan Mullen and Belle Hastings u U,iCn D‘,sler'Shc l?radl,uted fro,n mS\i ,gh Seh^«- dass of ,948’ She Sinchir lht‘,0Vc of hcr ,i,e* John Edscl ‘ J^' uOnSePfember l’ ,95()‘ pm. Sept 25- W'ordwatchers 10 xm. Location: 239 E North St, Hastings, This information on worship senice is pmitled'by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings SincH?X?S-M1 ’ Elizabeth Jane (Mullen) Sepieml^M.^gx »«»r - 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 - Grace Bookies 7 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE officCAmei net M . ‘ 203 N. Main. WtxxJI-’nd, Ml 48897 • Holy Communion Every Sunday! come worship with us each Suitday ax 1030 a.m. Interested in know ing mail GOD 1674 s Su.e *<!■ 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 •70NA'rHxVIU r- MI - Marian B. Owen, age 79 ol Nashville, passed away Tuesday. September I7f . MagnuinCare tn Hastings. * “ A'funeral mass will be held at St. Cyril Catholic Church a II a.m. on Friday. Ph&r 20- 20'3. with Father Stephan r,l,nP officiating The famiiv will receive visitors on <>m^"3; ^"'ber 19 from and 6,S p.m. with R(b3rv ... 7 n.tn. a’ lbe !,anlcls Fantra, Tome in N’a'’livil!c erment win take place following the H CahaX Cemetery in Uastmgto th"? a an;">Ee,„3„ts have been entntstvd NashvillePlease vid"'J1' F“ncral Hl’,nC w.danielsfuncr- DELTON, Ml - Kenneth H. Dudley, of Delton, passed away August 30, 2013, at his home with his family at his bedside. Kenneth was born July 1, 1930 in Delton, the son of Howard and Pauline (Mitchell) Dudley. A veteran, Kenneth proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap­ ping. woodworking and gardening. He was a devoted University of Michigan and Detroit teams fan. On February 14. 1954. he married Dorothy Casey, and she preceded him in death on May 17,2011. Kenneth is survived by sons. Alan (Kathy) Hand). James (Ginny) Handy and John Dudley; daughters. Janet (Jim) Missad, Peggy (Mike) Crider, and Susan (Frank) Bow num; a daughter-in-law, Robin Dudley; IS grandchildren; and several great grand­ children. Kennclh was also preceded in death b> a son. Steven Dudley. There will be no services. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice in Kenneth’s name will apprecialcd. Please visit www williamsgoreslur.cr.d com to leave a condolence message for Kenneth’s family. Roma Channaine Barton went to join her loving Lord and Savior. September 12, 2013. She was bom to John Maynard and Laura Mae Stenzel, February 6. 1930 in Comstock. ML She was a homemaker for her seven chil­ dren, 10 grandchildren and dozens of great­ grandchildren. -She loved the Barry County Fair and enjoyed sharing memories of her children showing their animals and 4-H proj­ ects, and children and grandchildren who drove in the demolition derby. In 1972 she was selected as Homemaker of the Year during the fair for her support of 4-H. her canning, cross stitching and flora! proj­ ects. Roma held many jobs in her long life, but lhe one she held most dear was for the Department of Human Services as a foster grandmother for children. Roma loved chil­ dren and felt they needed someone to listen to their problems without prejudice, but with love and understanding. She was recognized by the Stare of Michigan in 1995 for her dedicated service to the Ionia - Montcalm Foster Grandparent Program and received an Outstanding Service ?\ward from the Belding Area Literacy Council for tutoring kids in reading and math. Roma is survived by her sister, Lois (Richard) Schipper of Kalamazoo; children, Rusty (Judy) Barton of Hastings, Dennis Barton of Hastings. Anita (Dick) Wilkins of Oak Park. MN. Kathrine (Rich) Sutton of Hastings, Terry’ Stenzclbarton and Jerry ’’Knuckles" Barton of Hastings, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. More than 20 of hcr years were spent on a farm west of Hastings, helping with the hors­ es and dogs for fair projects. She also was very proud that each of her children chose to serve in the military. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother. John Jr.. 1929, and her son. Archie L D. Barton in 1967. In her twilight years. Roma enjoyed her soap operas, and Bob Barker on the Price Is Right. She said the show was never the same when the "little guy with glasses" took over. She also enjoyed Animal Planet and visitors to her home would often see the animal shows she loved on television. She enjoyed baking, especially her award winning banana bread, donuts for friends of her children, and cakes which shc made with extra frosting because that was what kids real­ ly wanted. Roma also loved her personal animals. She always had a cat or a dog in her care. Known as "Hurricane" on the CB Radio when that fad was popular, she helped organize "Coffee Breaks" for enthusiasts who would get togeth­ er and socialize. From there she made lifelong friends. Memorial contributions to any child foster care service of one’s choosing should be made instead ol Bowers to honor the wishes of Roma Barton. A Remembrance ofthc Life Well Lived will be held at 5650 Upton Rd.. Hastings n Scp,cmbcr 21- 2°l-’ from 2-6 p.m.’ Th'• Ih v bo “ VCry ,nfor,nal gathering lor all who knew Roma to break bread with her famUy and share memories Hte family Will hold a private funeral Arrangements by Girrbach Funer.t r Please visit «cbsite at ww X T’ r>«alhome.net to sign the o„li„e gUvS7uxA or •o leave a metnoty or messaged the Sly BUSINESS briefs award Cl’v B,'nk achieves Hauer Bauer Financial ih. • ™,,n.8 and reS'.a-nall»"’' leading bank ““,I"8S City Bank ire c "111 has Warded •1) consecutive quartra,in8 lorthc on financial data fm P* ra,inS * based ^3,,^-X^°';Moart?r ending 1 federal capital re„. • he *>anli exceeds I'”* la'el Ol delhtqu.M"?Cn,S a"(‘ main,ail’s ^•nchmarks. Bauerf!;n 1 oails' a|nong other 'g on and analyzit ’ "a,,c,al hi« been rcport‘nks and credh unL.’’ Ix*r,om'anee of U.S. “"tons stnee 198j �Ttx, HaWings fcanncir - Thursday. September 19. 2013 - Pag** 7 BRAD d? BRIDGE ,N “ARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein ---- . north ♦: 9 V: K Q 9 5 2 west ♦: A 8 7 4 EAST 4: K 10 8 4 V: 8 7 64 ♦:Q2 ♦: 8 5 2 KQ63 SOUTH: QJ 7 V:A ♦: KJ 109 5 3 ♦: I0 9 4 Dealer: West Vulnerable: None I.cad: K* North iv 3f sv Pass East South Pass Pass Pass Pass 24 4NT 64 West Pass Pass Pass Pass ?,,co^umn takes a look at one of the hands that was a part of the recent .C^^a^ama20° Split Regional Bridge Tournament. There is old saying about a regionnagc tournament with the numerous opportunities for bridge enthusiasts to play their avonte game: “Seven days of playing bridge makes one weak.” In this case, early in the lids h< ]?^an^ a^Pcarc<^ al onc °f lic evening sessions. How would you have bid and played Pet al Counting points in bridge has always been a major consideration for reaching lhe proper contract whether that contract is a part score, a game, or a slam. The bridge books and bridge teachers recommend certain numbers as guidelines for reaching the desired contract. Normally, twenty-five or twenty-six high card points will allow you to make a game in one of the majors or in no trump. Normally, thirty-three high card points of the forty high card points arc required for a small slam. Yet we all know that even with thirty-one high card points, a three no trump contract can and has been defeated. Today’s hand goes in the oppo­ site direction. Did you count the high card points in the North/South hands? North had a reasonable opening bid with fourteen high card points, a solid heart suit, and several side aces. South, her partner, with a long diamond suit and eleven high card points, bid the diamond suit at her first opportunity. A side ace in hcr partner’s suit could prove to be helpful, but South knew she did not want her partnership to play in hearts when diamonds might provide a better fit. Adding together the two sets of high card points, we can reach only 25, a far cry from the 33 needed for a small slam and even a bit of a jump to the 29 needed for game in a minor suit. With support for diamonds and hearing no support for hearts. North raised the diamonds to the three level. That was all the incentive South needed to test the possibility of a slam or at least a game in diamonds. Using the Blackw ood Convention, South bid 4NT asking for the number of aces in the North hand. North responded with 5V, indicating two aces. South knew where the AV was. so the partnership was missing one ace. Evidently. South was in a daring mood during this regional tournament and also because North’s bid had gone past game in diamonds, there was only one bid left The contract was 6f in the South hand. With the K^ as the opening lead, the top of a sequence. South surveyed the dummy, thanked her partner, and made her plan. Counting the winners and losers, it was easy to see that there was one spade loser for sure. Hearts appeared to be solid without a losing trick there. Diamonds as well appeared solid with only three out against her. There could be some trouble if all three diamonds were in the same hand, but the likelihood of that was slim. Most often, there would be a 2-1 split with three cards out. The real trouble appeared to be the clubs with only onc winner and two potential losers. How could South make those two club losers go away? With her plan ready. South called for the A 4^ on the first trick, played a small diamond from the board to the Kf in her hand and kept the Af as an entry back to the hearts later on. With the diamonds dividing as expected. South first needed to play the AV from her hand unblocking the heart suit before drawing the last trump. When the AV made it through, then and only then did South play a small diamond from her hand to the A^ on the board. With the A V gone and the heart suit unblocked, it was easy for South to play the hearts from the top dow n, starting with the KV, the QT, the 9V. and the 5V discarding those losing clubs ns she played the winning heart tricks. A small club from the board was then played and trumped in her hand. Playing three more rounds of diamonds brought her total number of tricks to twelve with one trick to go. The opponents were ready to take the last spade trick for their only trick of the hand. Six diamonds bid and made on 25 high card points does not happen very often. This, how­ ever, is the kind of hand that you will see and experience at a major bridge tournament. "To the victor belong the spoils.” Bidding and making six diamonds produced a fine score and a top board for those fortunate bridge players who realize that sometimes you can make a slam on a w'holc lot fewer points than the bridge books say. Keep bidding and keep playing! Bridge Notes: Did you notice that a 6V slam can be made as well? Highly unlikely that anyone would bid it when the diamonds provide a solid attempt at a small slam. Bridge Notes Two: "Defense in lhe 21st Century’’ bridge class starts next week Wednesday in Battle Creek. Call the 1LR or Life Long Learning office for enrollment at 269­ 965-4134. The "Leant Bridge in a Day” seminar has been set for Sunday, October 13th from 1 00 PM to 6:00 PM in Kalamazoo at the Kalamazoo Bridge Club. Check out the website at www.kzoobridge.com. ,«♦ a * (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: htipMetterbridgeinharrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) DOWLING. MI • I*11' Alton Garrett 78. of Dowling. P»«-d »"a>- September 15 2013 at his honu. Dale was bom on December 22, |ou ... home in Baltimore l^xhip. ; • Kenneth and Juha (Dunk^^ He attended Hastings uhllL- School*, ating in 1953. Dale married Joan Jenkins on December 6 1958. He worked »? a Pnnierall of his |ife f(,; Hastings. Lake Odessa Newspapers. His final place of employment was Cricket Publishing in BaI||> where he retired in 1997. Date enjoyed hunting. fishing |n . and gardening. He could fix anything Vl wouldn't run. Dale also enjoyed keepin- tin with his four p™;dsons and spcnding ti ®e ? his trailer in Dublin. Ml. Dale was preceded in death by his parents. Kenneth and Julia Garrett; brother Gerald (Bub) Garrett and sisters, Arlene Tomkins and Wilma Hartman. Dale is survived by his wife. Joan Garrett of Dowling; sons. Douglas (Mary) Garrett of Bellevue and Matthew Garrett of Dowling; daughter. Cheryl (Albert) Lawrence of Dowling; grandsons. Michael Garrett. Dustin Lawrence. Jonathan (JD) Garrett, and Patrick Garrett; and his favorite dog. Ginger. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A furleral service will be held on Friday. September 20, 2013 at II a.m. al the Girrbach Funeral Home. Interment w ill take place at Union Cemetery m Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral 1 lome, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. hastbngs PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday. Sept. 19 - Movie Memories presents “The Green Promise” with Waller Brennan, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Sept. 20 - preschool story time frolics with stories about sheep, 10:30 a m Tuesday . Sept. 24 - toddler story time has fun w ith Tractors,” 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club. 6; find out about Dungeons and Dragons, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. Guila Wilder celebrates 96th birthday On Sunday. Oct. 6 there will be an open house at Dowling Country Chapel M-37 Hwy. from 2-5 p.m. to celebrate Gwen Wright’s 80th birthday. The event will be hosted by her family. No presents please, just your presence. Guila Wilder will celebrate her 96th birth­ day on September 22nd. Marriage Xicerises Patrick James Siegert. Hastings and Judith Helen Wozniak, Hastings. Benjamin Daniel Gribaudo. Oklahoma City, OK and Tiffany Kristen Martens. Hickory Comers. Stephen Paul French. Middleville and Joanne Kay Hubbert, Middleville. Chad Lyle Kendall. Hastings and Denan Sue Jordan, Hastings. Vincent Vuong. Middleville and Hannah Christine Collins, McKinney, TX. William James Rutledge. Delton and Sara Jean Hatton. Delton. Ryan Robert Ellens, Hastings and Andrea Katherine Thompson. Hastings. Ty rone Burkes, Nashville and Jenna Lee Denton. Nashville. Daniel Lauren Kowalski, Shelbyville and Jennifer ?\nn Ward. Shelbyville. Michael John Strong, Nashville and Makelie Kayann Brumm, Nashville. Rodney Wade Hinton Jr., Delton and Jennifer Marie Wiegand. Delton. Jesus Mejia-Cortez. Hastings and Lourdes Hernandez-Santos, Hastings. David James Cook 11. Deltonand Alexzandra Agnes Schauer. Jenison. Robert Verle Wendorf HI. Hastings and Ashley Nicole Napier. Vermontville. jtfewbom babies of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3.5 oz. and 21 inches long. Harper Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29, 2013 at 2:36 p.m. to Heather Gdula and Dylan Cuddahee of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. t r * r. it Alexis Paige, bom al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 7, 2013 at 3:22 p.m. to Brooke and Jay Campbell of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 inches long. Sebastian Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30, 2013 at 7:48 a.m. to Amanda Pullen and Robert Johnson of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. g Mt t 1 <i Arthur Maize, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8, 2013 to Came and Dustin Humphrey of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. ERjnh Eric, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 6. 2013 at 6:46 p.m. to Alexis Zapata and James Doesburg of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 3(4 inches long. Nataly tali Chcrie. born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 3. 2013 at 12:39 p.m. to Anthony Av Hable and Mcshia Andler of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. V <•t 4 * Bryson Joe, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 6, 2013 nt 8:51 p.m. to Alyssa DeCamp 1737 ROWDEN DR., HASTINGS Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 77554467 Happy 80th birthday for Gwen Wright TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs 328 s. 491158 • 26M45-3Z52 -------------------------- nCountv and Surrounding Communities for 45 years Serving I lasting*. 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Christensen of . •' ' V *. . . ’ by Elaine Carlock Next weekend is open house at the depot complex with exhibits of collections. Friday, people are m\ ited to bring in their items to exhibit, be it postage stamps. tea cups and saucers, teapots, jackknives, buttons or scrimshaw. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. nnd Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29. Likewood Choral Society will hold its annual Follies performance Saturday, Sept. 2S, at Grace Community Church west of Nashville at both 3:30 and 7 p.m. The musi­ cal numbers will reflect a country theme. Many I.ake Odessa residents are in the chorus and will be performing in small groups. A third annual fall fcsth.il is coming, also Sept. 28. under the sponsorship of West Elementary School and the village. Events will happen around town with Swifty’s Place, outside lhe I’nge Building, pancake breakfast at Central CMC. So Simply, archery shoot at Fourth and First, plus many more sites. Activities all day will include a bounce house. 'fhc Ionia County genealogical society had had good attendance for its meeting Saturday. The lure was speaker Richard Hill of rural Grand Rapids speaking on his search for fam­ ily oxer many years culminating with use of DNA after bkxxl testing gave him onc set of results that were negated by lhe DNA tests. He sold many copies of his book. With sealed adoption records in lhe earlier years, it was very difficult to obtain information. The local historical society met Thursday evening for its annual potluck meal followed by reports of summer activities and sharing by all those present of their collections, over the years. Three members brought items to display for the evening and for the open house Sept. 28 and 29. One exhibit was a large collection of depression glass with book on identification to pass around the tables. Another set was of cobalt blue glassware. Yet another was pottery from the American south­ west. The Alethians of Central United Methodist Church met Tuesday evening with the Courtneys and the Shetterlys hosts. Bob Kruisenga and Vanessa Nash were present to give an in-depth account of their summer work camp trip to Rochester, N. • worked under lhe auspices of the same agency that was in Hastings in AugustThe Michigan Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star will convene in Baltic Creek Utt. 8 to 10. The Worthy Matron of the Mui iken Chapter will attend, along with several local members. The Michigan Grand Chapter is the oldest grand chapter in the world. , The Grand Rapids Public Museum s VanAndcl Legacy awards this year go to a museum director, an educator, an entrepre­ neur and journalist. The educator is none other than Lupe Ramos-Montigny, a former teacher at Like Odessa’s West Elementary School. The awards will be given Nov. 14 at a gala museum event. Coming movies at the Ionia Theater include Sept. 19. “The Rockies by Rail," and Sept. 26 “France.” The Ionia County Historical Society will have another cemetery' walk Oct. 20. This is a professional presentation with costumed sto­ rytellers relating the life stories of notable Ionia figures buried at Highland Park Cemetery. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday at lire Like Odessa Freight House never heard of most of the groups represented. Seven are from Ionia County, 12 from Kent County (which has four more townships than the oth­ ers). and lesser numbers from Eaton, Barry and Montcalm counties. The next meeting will be at Grattan west of Belding, in October. An author/publisher spoke to lhe group about publishing local history. Many of the visitors patronized local restaurants at the close of the meeting. Art Prize is under way. Onc day this week one might have seen local metal artist Tony Jackson downtown with his 2013 entry securely lashed onto his truck, ready for lhe trip to Grand Rapids for location at a visible site where hundreds and even thousand may see it on display. Polly Brown of Woodland was also listed as a contributing artist. The First Street project is moving rapidly now with sidewalks, curbs and gutters com­ pleted. The first layer of tarvia has been applied. ■■MM TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN BRISTOL LAKE CHANNEL (SUNSET DRIVE) AQUATIC WEED AND PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements to Bristol Lake Channel consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants, from record owners of land consti­ tuting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its Intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the follow­ ing described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: BRISTOL LAKE CHANNEL (SUNSET DRIVE) AQUATIC WEED AND PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appearing below the lots and parcel numbers. Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-09-190-013-00 08-09-190-015-00 08-09-200-069-00 08-09-200-070-00 08-09-200-072-00 08-09’200-073-00 08-09-200-075-00 08-09-200-077-00 08-09-200-078-00 08-09-200-080-00 08-09-200-081-00 08-09-200-082-00 08-09-200-083-00 08-09-200-084-00 08-09-200-086-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Consider your F?" is *ln>oSt officially hen: - and if y°u « like m<)SI people. you're probably wondering how summer went by so fast. 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Thai I evening, lhe sun sets significantly earlier. means that at lhe moment the sun has two I Deep in the bones of us northern people is south poles. “Presumably, that configuration is unsta- I the notion that summertime is the season of life and hope, while winter is, well, cold and ble,” Allen explained. “It will likely change I soon, and the poles will be fully reversed.” I horribly dark. The changes lhe sun is going ihrough I This week, all of the globe enjoys rough­ ly 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of night. mean lhe sun is producing more cosmic rays. I The “reason for the season” relates to the That translates into more impressive shows I Earth’s orbit around the sun. During sum­ of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) I mertime, our planet’s north pole points mild­ which you may see lighting up portions of I ly toward the sun and we in lhe northern the night sky on clear nights. Once, riding I hemisphere get more than 12 hours of sun­ sleepless on a Greyhound bus across North I light. During the winter, the Earth has trav­ Dakota, I saw the whole night sky lit up by I eled halfway around its orbital path. Al that lhe Northern Lights — it’s a show you don’t I time, the North Pole is pointed away from ever forget if once you see a really good I the sun and the Southern Hemisphere enjoys example of it. more sunlight while we northerners shiver in But an important point about the sun’s I the dark. Now, at the start of fall, we stand at cycles goes beyond entertaining light shows. I the in-between time. Variations in the sun’s output of heat that I I’ve been thinking about sunlight in pan goes along with changing numbers of I because I dislike losing it so rapidly this lime sunspots appear to be one factor that can I of year, but also because lhe sun has been in change climate here on Earth. The 11-year! the news. The reason our favorite star has solar cycle, for example, shows up in lhe I gamcred some media attention is that its evidence of tree ring widths in the American I poles are reversing, north to south. Here’s Southwest, presumably because the solar I the scoop: cycle is a factor controlling precipitation. The sun has two big cycles of change. “The link to climate is speculative but also I First, lhe number of sunspots — dark potentially very important,” Allen added. regions on the surface of the sun —- wax and To measure how much solar energy is I u'anc over time. Thai’s something you may actually absorbed by the Earth over time. I have once learned in science class. But NASA developed the Deep Space Climate another cycle that’s less well known is that Observatory, or DSCOVR, as they call it. the magnetic poles of the sun swap places, Il’s designed to stay between the Earth and I north to south. 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There is to 1)0 Wrty E oht Cr00f tho sum of Hundred andM/1 ryTn^ousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Six ^%S,r"Ban’^38-786<”> UHder the power of sale contained In said mortin SUCh 0350 mad0 Qnd pr°be JI eroby 9iven ,hQt said "tertgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises Co^VPart at Pyblic ve"due at lhe Barry Ba™ l,5°lir1h0US0 ,n Hasti"gs. Michigan in M'Ch 9an 31 100 PM on OCTOBER AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Frederic J. Saintamour, Jr. and Leslie Salntamour, A Married Man, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee l°r America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 12th day of April, 2005 and recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on tho 19th day of April. 2005 *" Instrument #1145100 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF HARBORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due, al tho date of this notice, tho sum of Eight hun­ dred fifty eight thousand five hundred thirty six dol­ lars and 80'100 ($858,536 80), and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or In equity having boon instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 3rd day of October, 2013 at 1:00 PM o'clock Local Timo, said mortgage wII bo foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay tho amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.375 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In tho promises. Which said premises are described as follows: AH that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated In the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 38 OF ALGO­ NQUIN NORTH SHORE SUBDIVISION, ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERETO, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 50. During tho six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that tho property Is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the prop­ erty may be redeemed dunng 30 days immediately following tho sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor^) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property dur­ ing tho redemption period. If the sale is set aside lor any reason, tho Purchaser at the sale shall be enti­ tled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against tho Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated 9/5/2013 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF HAR­ BORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND Mortgagee FAB­ RIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Attorney for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF HARBORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 800 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (09-05)(09-26) Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Mrchigan, and are desenbed as: Tho East 700 feet of tho West 1/2 of the Northoast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Rango 7 West, lying South of Michigan Highway M-66. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgago holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant m the property, please contact . AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING our office as you may have certain rights. TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Dated* September 12. 2013 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Ortans Associates, P.C. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU Attorneys for Servicer ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE P.O. Box 5041 SALE - Default having been made In the terms and Troy, Ml 48007 conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott File No. 13-011237 Slaght and Angela Slaght, husband and wife. (09-12)( 10-03) mxxx Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of Notico Of Mortgoga Foreclosure Sale September, 2004 and recorded in the office of the THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October, 2004 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ In Liber Document No. 1134971 of Barry County POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT Records, page , said Mortgage having been THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which MILITARY DUTY. mortgage there Is claimed to bo due, at the date of ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo this notico, tho sum of Eighty Eight Thousand Nine rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In Hundred Seventy & 30/100 ($88,970.30). and no that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mort­ dered ot sale, plus Interest gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, tho conditions of a mortgage made by John Richter, An Unmarried Man, original mortgagcr(s), to and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., such caso made and provided, notico is hereby Mortgagee, dated August 24, 2006, and recorded given that on the 3rd day of October, 2013 at 1:00 on August 30. 2006 in instrument 1169328, and PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will bo fore­ assigned by mesne assignments to Nationstar closed by a sale at public auction, to tho highest bid­ Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an der, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on (that being tho building where tho Circuit Court for which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the tho County of Barry is held), of tho premisos date hereof lhe sum of Seventy Thousand Seven described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as Hundred Alty and 25/100 Dollars ($70,750.25). may bo necessary to pay the amount duo, as afore­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ said on said mortgage, with Interest thereon at gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ 6.250 por annum and all legal costs, charges, and vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said promises are described 1.00 PM, on October 10. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are including any and all structures, and homes, manu­ described as: Commencing 84 Rods East of the factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in Southwest comer of Section 31, Town 4 North, the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Range 7 West: thence East 3 Rods; thence North Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 4 of 10 Rods, thence West 3 Rods; thence South 10 Block 12 of tho Village of Freeport, according to tho rods lo the place of beginning; also commencing 77 recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 or Rods East of the Southwest comer of Section 31, Plats on Pago 22. During the six (6) months imme­ Town 4 North. Range 7 West for beginning; thence diately following the sale, the property may bo East 7 Rods; thence North 10 Rods; thence We^t 7 redeemed, except that In the event that the proper­ Rods; thence South 10 Rods to tho place of beginty is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may bo redeemed The redemption penod shall be 6 J™" during 30 days Immediately following tho sale. the dato of such salo, unle^ld®teAr^?<,41a Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278. tho mortgagor(s) will doned in accordance with MCLA.60X324^a’ which caso the redemption penod shall be 30 days be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage from the dale of such sale. If the property >s sold nt foreclosure sale under holder for damaging the property during lhe Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 196 . redemption period. If tho sale is set aside for any pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower w:H bo^wld reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled respons.ble lo the person who buys theP °P ‘ only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser The mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe m। g 9 shall have no further recourse against the ho'der for damaging the property during th Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Dated. 09/05/2013 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee redemption period. Dated: September 12, 2013 FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Attorney for Green Tree For more information, please call: Servicing LLC 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, PCX (248) 593-1302 Ml 48084 248-362-2600 GTSD FNMA Slaght (09­ Trott & Trott. P.C TKMM.1 05)(09-26) Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-j422 File 4423C66F01 nW <09-12)( 10-03) Notice Of Mortgage Foroclonure Sole FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to co"er.t a THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ debt. Any information obtj.r.ed -a;1| txr used for tn-.s ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION purpose. If you are m the M>’.ttary please contact WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ our office at the number I sled tx/ow. MORTGAGE POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE „ cartain M,d Hcyrtg and a certain mortgage made by. Fred H Wagner and Shannon W s LTD, Mon lo MMS MILITARY DUTY. Gail Wagner, Husband and Wite to C't Financial ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Mortgage and recorded FObm9®0- bated Mortgage Company, Inc. Mortgagee, dated January 30, ^ 1074870 Barry I3'2002 rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In October 25, 2005 and recorded November 3 2CQj ln5lfurTlaid moftgag" asS<RG€Ordthat event, your damages, It any, shall be limit­ in Instrument 4 1155622 Barry County Records. Michigan ba d Group. Inc, to: ABN ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ M chigan on which mortgage there is cUrmed to be AMRO WW&z and recorded bated dered at sale, plus Interest, , due a! the dato hereof the sum of E ghty-Six February 4. jo74071 on y.b^ ^'■rY 13, 2002 MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and in instrument^ o^ho ^rigage lhofo tho cond t-ons of a mortgage mado by Brian J. Seventy-Three Cents ($86,333 73) :nc»ud ng inter­ is cla-med to l^ous3nd Four HundS! iurn ol Dennis AKA Brian Dennis and Lila Dennis, est 5 95% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ One Hund^^ cents (S100X ifWy-Two Husband .and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to tained in said mortgage and lhe statute *n such Dollars and r urn. Under’!ho d5) 'ncludmq Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc , 'caso mado and provided, notice is hereby g.ven interop ^/mortgage and the that sa>d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale o’ Mortgagee, dated November 15. 2006. and record­ contained f0Vided, notice /latu,0'n such the mortgaged premises, of some part c’ them, at ed on December 4. 2006 in instrument 1173423, case made P W1() bo |Ofo^ hereby givcn pubhc vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank I that said "^Jfp^miscs, or som°“nd?y Q 50,0 o! 1 00PM on October 10. 2013 Sa d premises are s :National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup the mortgaged pan y, uated in City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-WFHE2, Asset-Backed ' puboMVAndScpte"lber26'20’3sX 5°Un,y at and are dorxnbed as. Lot 5. Block 34. Eastern Pass-Through Certificates, Senes 2007-WFHE2 as 1:00PM on Sept Qf promts aro Addition to the City of Hastings, accord ng to the assignee as documented by an assignment, in *tuated ndlre described as ln,^rrY County, recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as 406 E Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage Michigan, and g Jq t So, Middleville South St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption peri­ there is claimed to bo duo al tho dato hereof lhe , Downs Addit on p(a| of Middleville, od shall be 6 months from lhe data of such sale, sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Ono । unless determined abandoned in accordance -with according p(als on P(Jgo '•^recorded Hundred Twenty-Two and 30/100 Dollars MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case commonly known a3 Counly (S137,122 30). । the redemption period shall ba 30 days from tho Under the power of sale contained in said mort<dato of such sale, cr upon tho exp.rat-on of the gage and tho statute in such case mado and proi notice required by MCL 600.324ia(c). whichever is vided, notice is hereby given that sa<d mortgage will I later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies If the property is sold at foreclosure sa'e under Chapter be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, I 32 of the Revised Jud caturc Act of 1961. under or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the place such sale, or upo exp anon of the notice MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsi­ of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at ble to tho person who buys the property at the mort­ ?hiChCVer is 1:00 PM. on October 10. 2013. gage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for Said premises are situated in Charter Township ' damaging the property during the redemption peri­ o' Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are & Revised Judcaturo Act ot IMt/X McJ od. Dated: 9/12/2013 CtiMortgage. Inc., successor desenbed as- Beginning at a point on the North line 600.3278. tho »» held risXb^o by merger to CiliFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. of section 34. Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, distant the person who buys the p,operty a) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potcstivo ti Associates. P C West 395 0 Feet from tho North 1/4 post ol said foreclosure sale or to hoirrortgage holder for dam­ 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester H.lls, Ml section 34, Thence South 148.5 feet parallel with ' 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-86517 (09­ aging the 1110 redemption period the North and South 1/4 line of section 34, Thence Dated: 8/29/2013 ^Mortgage Inc., successor by 12)( 10-03) West 901 feet, thence North 148 5 Feet to tho North merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, inc Imo of Section 34. thence East 901 Feet to the Assignee ol Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Place of beginning, Rutland Township, Barry Associates, P.C. a<l South Blvd. Suite 100 Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale County. Michigan Rochester HJIS. Ml18307 (248) 844-5123 Our File THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from No: 13-85867 (08-291(09-19) ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT which case the redemption period shall be 30 days THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE from the date of such sale. Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale MILITARY DUTY. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ responsible to the person who buys tho property at POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage THE NUMBER BB.0W IF YOU ARE |M ACTIVE dered at sale, plus IntercsL holder for damaging tho property during lhe MORTGAGE SALE - Default Iras been made in ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be redemption period. the conditions of a mortgago made by Gregory L. rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In Dated: September 12. 2013 Miller, Married and Nicole R. Miller, Husband and that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ For more information, please call: Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage. Electronic . ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated FC D (248) 593-1309 dered at sale, plus Interest. December 29,2003, and recorded on April 14.2004 Trott & Trott. PC. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado In in instrument 1125782. and ass;gned by said Attorneys For Servicer the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter S. Mortgagee to Bank of America, N A. as ass;gnee as 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ documented by an assignment, in Barry county Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 gage for the solo purposes of subordinating her records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is Filo 0428576FO1 dower and homestead rights in the real estate cov­ claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Ono (09-12)(10-03) rrw* ered, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Hundred Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Fifth Third Mortgage - Mi, LLC, Mortgagee, dated Thirteen and 07/100 Dollars ($121,113.07). February 15. 2002, and recorded on March 22, Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ 2002 in instrument 1076999, and assigned by said gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ Mortgagee to Fifth Th'rd Mortgage Company,,as . Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale vided. notice thereby given that said mortgage w»ll assignee us documehiud by an assignment, in THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgago ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION or some part of them, at public vendue, at the piece there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the • WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ of holding the circuit court witnm Barry County, at sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Eight POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 1.00 PM, on October 10, 2013. Hundred Thirty-Four and 67/100 Dollars THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Said premises are situated in Township of ($118,834.67). MILITARY DUTY. Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be described as: Parcel 4: That part of the Southwest gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ described as commencing at tho South 1/4 comer be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of said section, thenco North 01 Degrees 00 dered at sale, plus Interest of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at Minutes 08 Seconds West 1351.92 Feet along tho MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mado In 1.-00 PM. on October 3, 2013. east line of said Southwest 1/4. thence South 89 the conditions of a mortgago made by Robert J. Said premises are situated in Township of Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 320 0 Feet Smitter and Sheryl R. Sm-tter, husband and wife as Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described along the South line of tho North 1299 5 feet of said joint tenants with right of survivorship, original mort ­ as: Commencing at tho East 1/4 post of Section 19. Southwest 1/4 to the Place of beginning, thence gagors). to Albion Financial. Inc, Mortgagee, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West; thence North 88 South 89 Degrees 56 M.nutes 08 Seconds West dated October 18. 2010. and recorded on October degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the 346.70 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 55 M.nutes 26. 2010 in instrument 201010260009977. and East and West 1/4 lino of said Section 19, 292.35 22 Seconds East 25.84 Feet along the East l.no of assigned by mesne assignments to Sami foot to tho place of beginning; thenco continuing tho West 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of sa d Southwest 1/4. Investments, LLC as assignee as documented by North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds We^t Thenco South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 04 Seconds an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, along said 1/4 Imo 377 29 feet; thence South 00 West 211.0 Feet along tno South line of lhe degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318 87 feet on which mortgage there is clamed to be due at lhe Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4. thence North to tho South lino of tho Northeast 1/4 of the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 22 Seconds West 245 0 Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thenco South 88 Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 61/100 Feet parallel to tho east hne of the West 1/2. degrees 39 mlnutos 35 seconds East alono said Dollars (S121.412.61). Northeast 1/4 of sa:d Southwest 1/4, thenco Norht South Imo 665.66 feet to tho Southeast ramor of Under the power of sale contained in said mort ­ the Northeast 1/4 of the Southed 1/4 0T sad 69 Degrees 56 M nutes 08 Seconds east 557.40 gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ Section, thenco North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 Feet, thenco South 01 Degrees CO Mnutes 08 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will seconds East along tho East lino of Snn Seconds East 220.0 feet along tho West of the East bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, 575.14 feet; thenco North 88 degrees 4? mSrtM 320 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to lhe place of begin­ or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place 23 seconds west 292.35 feet then J nn ning. of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds E?st7% 00 feel te Easement description: Subject to and together 1.00 PM, on October 10. 2013. the place of beginning. 51 '45 0° I06’,0 with an easement tor ingress, egress and utn.ty pur­ Said premisos are situated in Township of meW [^?e7sndanT&a poses over a 66 foot wide strip of land being Orangeville, Barry Couhty. Michigan, and are described as- Commencng at tho South 1/4 corner described as. That part of tho Northwest 1/4 of which Is described as follows BeCnn^^’™ ° of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which lies in the centerline of Wos?Lake9Road 1150 thenco North 01 Degrees 00 Mnutes 08 Seconds described as: Commencing at tho Northwest corner feet North and 33 feet East of tho <Stth„°?d 1 50 Wset 1351.92 Foet along the East line ol said of Section 19, Town 1 North Rano^7 w a?.Cu°mer of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 59 min­ Southwest 1/4. thence South 89 Degrees 56 utes 38 seconds East 1295 38 foot along tho North North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 semJrt Gr'lhcnCQ Minutes 08 Seconds West 320.0 Feet along the allel with and 33 foet East of the^^? Eas ’par; hno of said Northwest 1/4 to the place ol beginning; Section 19. 297 feet to ap^wh thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds South lino of tho North 1299 5 Feet of said North of tho Southeast comer onho^nrtJ23* Southwest 1/4 to tho place of begmn ng of satd East 565 00 feet along said North line; thence South 10 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East easement, tnence North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section VI 107 08 feet along the conterlmo ol Norris Road; Seconds West 1104.0 Feet, thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds Wn^n0 thenco Southeasterly 159.30 feet along sad cenDegrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 102 0 Feet, and 123 feet North of ih0 South' Para e. Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 J? ,rL°e° h° teriine along a 633.95 foot radius curvo to the left, thence North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 05 Seconds 698.66 feet to the place of CncJn1'4 of Ca,d Section. no cho.d of which bears South 17 degrees 29 nunWest 195.50 Feel a’ong tho West line of the East ms 38 seconds East 158 89 feet’ thence North 89 442 Feet of sa d Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 Also, together with a 66 foot widn . doa^s W m.nutes 37 seconds West 639.60 feet, Ingress and Egress, the centorlmn^?6^00! ?r Degrees 56 M nutes 09 Seconds West 66 0 Foot described as follows: Beginn:nq at L °! S thence North 01 degrees <13 minutes 00 seconds along the North line of said Southwest 1/4, thenco 123 feet North of tho 33 feel,:e" East 257 00 feet to the place ol beginning. South 01 Degrees 00 M nutes 08 Seconds East ^ redemption period shall be 6 months horn corner ol lhe Northeast 1/4 oj th R Jj® S°uttwast 261.50 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 5b M notes said Sectronl9, Town 1 Nonh Ra±°a? ° thn dale ol such sale, unless determined aban08 Seconds East 102 0 Feet, thence South 01 ^ned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. .n thenco North 00 degrees 41 minut^n 7 We?‘ Degrees 00 M.nutes C8 Seconds East 1038.0 Feet, East parallel with and 33 feet East nnh9 £cc°nd5 which case the redemption penod shall ba 30 days thenco North 89 Degrees 56 M.nutes 03 Seconds of said Section 19, 240 feet to tho Dlar«° Eas*l,n0 East 66.0 Feet to the place of ending of said ease­ ,f°i?!hp property's sold at foreclosure sale under Tho redemption period shall bo a ,end"?2‘ merit dato of such sa'e, unless determined ?Orn Chapter 32 of tno Revised Judicature Act of 1961 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from accordance with MCLA 600.3241 n aba9duncd In nurtu mt to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower w.ll be held the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ KISSte to mo person who buys me property at the redemption period shall bo 30' ca$° doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in date of such salo. 30 da*s the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage ^dur TdXging lhe properly dur,ng me wh.ch case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days If tho property is sold at forecinc, ,ra , Chapter 32 of tho Revised JudSm e< from the dale of such sale. redemption period. If tno property is sold at foreclosure sale under pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrow^ Dated-September 12.2013 responsible to tho person Who buy^ vv'!l 60 he’^ Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud-caiure Act 0? For more mtermaton. please call. the mortgage foreclosure property at pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the bo'rower w,|| bo held FC C (2-lfl) 593-1301 holder for damaging tho propo?,?^ responsible to the person wno buys tho property at redemption penod. _ P °Por,y ^^9 Trott & Trott. PC tho mortgago foreclosure ua'o or to the mortgage Attorneys For Servcer holder lor damaging tho property durir J Dated: September 5, -013 ig »ne 3 440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 For more informaVon. please can redemption penod. F,'m nglon H.«s. M ch'q.ul 48334-5422 FC J (248) 593-1311 Dated. September 12, 2013 Filo ?425378F0l Trott & Trott. PC. Foi more Information, please call (09-12X10-03) Attorneys For Servicer FC D (248) 593-1309 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Trott & Trott PC Farmington Hills, Michigan 4 Attorneys For Servicer File 4420284F01 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 (09-05)(09-26) , Farmington Hills. M'cn.gan 48334-5422 File >’429r96F0t (09-12)110-03) THIS nrm is « ^i-on o^“ln»<l w.n wioct n debt- Any ar0 ,be_ M,‘tary. <or if11S purpose H y numbet I slcq p -a.* contact our office at W p pocn ma<jn ,n thftM°RTGAGE SALE by. Oav^^von-ro, �Page 1? — Thursday. Sepiorwber 19. 2013 - Tht) Hastings Banner Student council member questions Delton Kellogg board by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Board members and staff welcomed sever­ ‘We would like to know al student council members- to the Delton why nothing has been done Kellogg Board of Education meeting about this yet. Can the fees Monday, but got more than just the customary to play be reimbursed to the report on student activities and fundraising parents who are driving the results. “We pay $90 in parent fees to participate team to these events?’’ fin sports], and we have only one or two par­ ents who can drive the whole team to these Marci Stevens, events/* contended Marci Stevens, vice pres­ DKHS student council ident of the student council, who questioned vice president why a bus and driver has not been assigned to transport lhe cross country- team lo away meets. “We would like to know* why nothing has been done about this yet. Can the fees to in play be reimbursed lo the parents who are DK Rucks donated SI.(XX); and Parents Education donated $3.0(X) for the Be > ice driving lhe team lo these events?" Superintendent Paul Blacken handled the anti-bullying program. Parents in liducatmn response, offering that the reimbursement donated S 1.3(H). and Tujax donated $I.KX» proposal could Ire an option once contract for classroom supplies. The Delton Area Rotary donated $500 for mailings to Tide I negotiations with bus drivers are completed. reading students over lhe .summer “We arc currently in negotiations with 'Hie athletic boosters gave $880 for volley­ potential drivers and this takes a little more lime to work through,” replied Blacken to balls and a cart. $1,500 tor football equip­ Stevens. “We must wait until these steps are ment, $880 for sideline cheer warmup suits and $500 lor sports performance camps tor completed.” Stevens, along with Nicole Thompson, athletes. Donated items accepted by the board senior class president, then provided an update on the student council fundraising included full backpacks for elementary and activities, such as the recycling program in middle school students, donated by Eva the school, with receptacles supplied by Kendrick, former teacher, and I.(XX) spiral Barry County Solid Waste. The student coun­ notebooks and colored pencils for art classes, cil reported donations to charities such as the donated by Kelly Parker of Boris Realtors. Other items addressed included the fourth Red Cross, the Wounded Warrior program, and academic grants to help offset Advanced grade Mackinac Island trip, which will be Placement course fees for high school stu­ using a different busing company this year, dents. Thompson noted student participation Carefree Bus .Services, from the Gun Lake in the 5K run held during Delton Founder area. Blacken thanked several community and Day celebration and the powderpuff charity football game to be held prior to next week’s school members for help getting the new school year started, and he reminded the homecoming celebration. The school board moved on to unfinished board and attendees of the planned athletic business, specifically, the filling of several boosters barbecue at lhe football field Friday, vacant positions within the school teaching Sept. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m., until the kick­ and food service staff. off for the homecoming game New sixth grade teacher Anthony DeRosa The homecoming parade will begin at the introduced himself to the board, as did Methodist church at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Matousek, a new fourth grade Blacken informed lhe school board of a teacher. practice evacuation drill planned for Sept. 25. Nicholas Claus was introduced as the new This drill will “give our district a practice run elementary technology teacher. at evacuating our campus.” said Blacken. The new position of elementary home­ Middle school assistant principal Lucas bound instructor was filled by Lisa Kellam. Trierweiler is the organizer for the event Parnprofcssional Ellen Grubius was called Area businesses and parents will be informed back, and the board accepted the retirement of via email, phone call and letter sent home, food service employee Wendy Orbcck. regarding lhe drill, which will sec all students The board approved the hiring of Tonia evacuated from school premises. The students DeBoer as a new high school food service will be walking to the Methodist church. and employee and accepted resignations from Blacken wants to make sure the community, Angela Jeffreys, para-professional, and will know why “1,500 students are walking Christine Kiel, teacher. down main street" at 2:30 p.m. Blacken, Board President Marsha Bassett recog­ explained that this will be a trial run with nized the Youth Advisory Council for donat­ another planned in the spring of 2014. ing S3,OCX) to the Laugh, Love, Live program; Great Start Readiness Program Teacher State News Roundup New law brings health care to 470,000 Michiganders health care t, '-"iv a half-million ^^3&"hcnh,hc5,a'c’’resi’ hl the first year, licanh"Michigan is antic­ ipated to cover 320 (MX) Michiganders, even­ tually providing ’ for 470,000 - most w orking but earning about SI 5.000 a yean I he plan emphasizes personal responsibili­ ty. 1 hose covered by the plan will be required to share in the costs There .also will be incen­ tives for them to take responsibility h>r lhc,r lifestyle choices and to maintain or improve their health. Previously, those without health insurance often wailed until their medical conditions were severe, and then sought treatment in an emergency room. Not only did they suffer with their illnesses, but that’s also the most expensive way forthem to get medical care. Michigan’s hospita|s bear more than $880 million in uncompensated costs every year, which arc passed along to individuals and businesses through higher health care premi­ ums. Healthy Michigan will help alleviate hundreds of millions of those costs annually. niitted to making travel in Michigan safer and more efficient.” The survey is available online, www.michigan.gov/drive, until Sept. 25. Volunteers to aid MDOT asks in Colorado commercial truckers rescue operations to respond to survey 'Hie American Red Cross is supporting res­ cue operations in Colorado by providing The Michigan Department of food, shelter, relief supplies and comfort to Transportation has launched an online survey thousands of people forced from their homes to learn what Michigan commercial truck by devastating flash flooding. So far, the Red drivers think of lhe performance of the state Cross of West Michigan has deployed seven highway system (I, M and US routes), and local workers io help with relief efforts. better understand their needs and opinions. Those deployed are from the greater The survey can be found online at Muskegon. Grand Rapids, “ Kalamazoo and Commercial Truck Dnvcr Survey. Holland areas. MDOT has been surveying the attitudes The Red Cross is working with local emer­ and perceptions of .residents, visitors, busi­ gency management officials, the Colorado nesses and transportation partners since 2005 National Guard, and community organiza­ to leant what it is doing nght and what it can tions lo ensure people get the help they need. do belter in prov ing.transportation services. More than 250 trained Red Cross disaster This year, MDOT is gathering infonnation workers are deployed to Colorado, along with from commercial shtpyas, starting with the more than 20 emergency response vehicles trucking industry. and six trucks of relief supplies. Working with , ’’ These survey results willhelp us track our the Southern Baptist Convention, the Red progress in improving service to our cus­ Cross has served more than 7.100 meals and tomers.” said State Transportation Director snacks. Kirk T. Stcudlc “As always, MDOT is comGovernment officials estimated Sept. 16 that as many as 18.000 homes are affected by the Colorado Hooding. Access lo some com- treat Start Readiness Program Paraprofessional Position Description; To work as a team mem­ ber in providing a quality educational program by providing additional support for the teacher.This position will also be responsible for non-instructional and concept/skill reinforcement tasks. based high-quality, early education curriculum to prekindergarten students while meeting their individual learning needs through developmental­ ly appropriate practices and a strong home­ school partnership. Since 1937, Butch has been the coveted prize tor Friday night Gladwin County. (Photo courtesy Gladwin Country Record and Beavenon u Applicants must have a valid Michigan K-5 Teaching Certificate and ZA or ZS Endorsement. 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Teams vie for 77year-old stuffed dog The Battle for Butch pits the only two schools in Gladwin County, Beaverton and Gladwin. This trophy, a sluffed toy dog on wheels covered by a blanket — onc side in blue for Gladwin, the other side in red for Beaverton — is on the line when the two schools meet in football and boys basketball, according to a press release from the Michigan High School Athletic Association. 'The trophy was created by the student councils of the two districts in the 1937-38 school year. Al 77 years, Butch is probably the only original trophy of an active series of such vintage still in existence in Michigan, said John Johnson. MUSA A communications director, and this may be the longest active continuous trophy game battle in the state. Expert panel to address senior safety Friday Call toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 Arc You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? l° / BcschGeO com/PropanePli’ o BOSCH Invented for life “We’vc assembled an outstanding team ot presenters to address timely topics to help keep older adults and their money safe," says COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington. “Collectively, these individuals speak from experience about the dangers of falling victim to businesses and individuals who don’t have our seniors’ best interests al heart. Speaking on lhe topic of Scams. Schemes and Medicare Fraud will be Karla Fates, CEO of lhe Region 3B Area Agency on Aging. Fates will address the topic of lhe latest scams targeting older adults. Fates holds a bachelor of arts degree in organizational development and management and a certified master of business administration degree w ith a concen­ tration in health care administration. Friday’s second speaker will be Chief Jerry Sarver, of the Hastings Police Department. A 33-year veteran of the department, serving lhe past 25 years as chief. Sarver holds an associ­ ates degree in law enforcement, a bachelor’s in organizational development, and a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. Sarver will provide the audience with practical advice about how not to become victims of crime. With recent inci­ dents of crime against older adults in their homes, Sarver will be addressing a timely and critical concern of the community. The program’s final speaker will be Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell who will address a host of financial topics including bankruptcy and financial exploiuition. Appointed to the bench in 2011, McDowell serves as the Barry County Trial C oun Judge She is a graduate of Michigan State University and Valparaiso University School of Law. 3 A question and answer period will allow participants to question panelists about spe­ cific safely concerns. Pennington will serve as moderator. n>v program is free of charge and will melude a boxed lunch for those who regisj ’y ,he COA- -6M4S �The Hastinq? Banner - Thursday, September 19. 2013 - in muM° killed " 2007 c\Td „. .. . der °f cousin in Kent Coun y GQfflEW KEG® k w.iij s,.b,)ini, a-■ B; ’ . r-uany stabbing ^nviclcd was arraigned Ken. ,eci"" 2<W week on open n„)rtte, c .3.'""’'V Court thr-I cousin for, Job seeker suspicious of Craigslist offer ^18 Vhe U"hl ll‘V Offcr a fraudfor -i >hCar'°‘d lold Mice she was looking nerson r°n C^gsli>L Shc conll^d person for whai was listed as a bartender/wattrvss job. The man from raigshst emailed hcr several times and told ner he was sending some restaurant equip­ ment to her home. Another email said they made a mistake and sent a check for too much money to hcr. She was supposed to cash the check and when lhe restaurant equipment arrived, she was to give $1,700 to the truck driver and was told she could keep the rest of the money from the $2,200 check. When .she received the check, she said she was very suspicious of the whole thing and decided to contact police and turn over the check. The incident was reported Sept. 9. Man turns in wallet A 22-year-old Hastings man turned in a wallet Sept 6 after finding it on M-43 Highway near Cook Road, The wallet con­ tained personal identification, cards and papers. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies contacted the owner who claimed (he wallet. Property owners find unwanted plants An unwanted crop was discovered grow­ ing on a Middleville property on Garbow Road. A 43-ycar-old Middleville woman lold police she believed she had found mar­ ijuana plants in an overgrown area away . from her home Sept. 7. The owners said they decided to clear a portion of the land and discovered lhe marijuana plants. Sheriff's deputies removed the four-foot-tall plants and look them for evidence. The property­ owners said they had no idea who might have planted lhe marijuana. Van window broken while parked A 30-year-old Delton woman discovered a window’ in hcr Dodge Caravan was broken sometime late Sept. 7 or early Sept. 8. The woman said lhe van was parked outside of a friend’s home on Lakeside Drive. When she went out to lhe van in the morning shc dis­ covered lhe drivers’ side rear window was shattered. Police did not find any instrument used to break the window'. Damage is esti­ mated at $100. Garage break-in leaves owner missing tools Equipment and several tools were report­ edly stolen from a garage Sept. 5. A 57-yearold Delton man reported the break-in and theft from his garage on Oaks Opening Street. Items reportedly taken included ba teries. battery chargers, a cordless n , reciprocating saw. belt sander, pt c L • BB gun. gas toreh. RoloZip. jamb saw, RotoZip bits, drywall tools, socket sU. wrenches, screw driver. ur.lriy kn>fc and wrench set. The estimated value of turn, taken is in excess ol $1,500- Eggs damage home and vehicles A Dehon couple des and residence on djmasedSept 14 after some-one.Jhrew The owners said they xu Would have done the Poltce report fried in ‘•J' dems and for rnsurance puff* couple sard ',ca^ b,„ p.m Sept • outside to sec what was going w mted a rther IIKi,f needed |x;lween djd not go j. w..Mri . ----------------------------- fSiJ. 4Jor ’<c0"dj charges According to police, Nelson died from blunt force trauma. In addition to lhe open murder charge. Wilson now faces a charge of being a habitu­ al offender. In 2007, Wilson pleaded guilty to manslaughter of Jordan Nink of Orangeville who was 15 years old when he was killed July 4, 2007. Wilson was 17 at the tune. With the plea agreement, Wilson’s original until the next day they discovered the dam­ age. Driver crashes, walks home, is arrested Sheriff's deputies arrested a 45-yey-old Hastings man on' charges of operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges were suspended. Officers were called to the scene of an accident in the area of South Broadway and Campground Road, Hastings. Sept. 15. The incident was report­ ed about 3:12 a.m. Officers discovered a vehicle up against a tree but could not find the driver. Police later located the driver al his home in Hastings. The man told police he fell asleep, hit the tree and walked home. Craigslist purchase may be W item A Middleville man may have gotten more than he bargained for when he purchased a quad through an ad on Craigslist. The man told police he bought the quad and decided to try to resell it to make a few dollars. When he posted the four-wheeler for sale on Craigslist, he got an immediate response from someone claiming the quad belonged to him and that it had been stolen. The Middleville man said he received more than 30 text messages throughout the night from the man who wanted the quad returned. The Middleville man told police he did not want to get in trouble for having stolen property and did not know if it was stolen. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies told him not to sell lhe quad until they could determine if it was a stolen vehicle. The man said he had already taken to positing off Craigslist and would keep the vehicle until police deter­ mined what he could do with it. He told police he would try to get lhe quad back to the rightful owner if it had been stolen. Police are still investigating the incident, which was reported to deputies Sept. 10. Driver leaves without paying for gas An employee of the BP West gas station on M-43 in Hastings reported a driver took off without paying for $40 of gas. The inci­ dent was reported about 4:30 a.m. Sept. 11. The employee told police the driver was a while male, with short hair or a bald head, rhe vehicle was dark colored. Honest teen turns in cash after fight A 19-year-old man look $400 cash to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at about 3:40 a.m. Aug. 31. He told officers he had been at the Barry County Expo Center for the mixed martial arts fight and found the money in the parking lol. He asked several people if they had lost some money, but no one claimed it. He said the money was in the parking lot with no one around it. The teen told police he waited until he got home and talked with his parents and they decided to turn the money in. He described how the money was folded together with a $100 bill on the outside. A 28-year-old Hastings woman later claimed the money, describing in detail how it had been folded and that there were two $100 bills and four $50 bills She also was able to describe approximately where she lost the money at the Expo Center. Prescription drugs missing from home Prescription drugs were rejxirtedly taken horn a home on south M-43 Hastings Sept 4. l he 65-year-old resident told police he and runs a business from his pro|xrrty. Several workers had been in and out of the home and could have access to the medi­ cines Hie missing medications were kept in the kitchen on top ol the refrigerator. sion of a controlled 1 secutlng hy <hc C,,”.d by Tom Ev4 office, then headed »y Nin Wilson was sc"' for die death u '<> .hree years ... P"rf1Ced on p.lrpU He also was reportedly P' «• alter his release. .nrnrriudion from According to [X.pjrtment, tyj|hc Kc”< County Sheriff > ^fl“sdcpart^ Uas interviewed aMhc^ ni.tlt.d hh 5 * where officers said he s.uu oiWmcnt in the murder c_ jn th(J Wilson is *’c,nf..,,. He is va . ^Ounty ^r'n Kem *^‘30’ Annual pow wow returns this weekend A unique cultural i aWail. guesU of the 15th annua \Valk in the Spirit Pow Wow at Histone Charlton 1 ark near Hastings . Sept. 21 and 22. Visitors will be encouraged to participate in Native American traditions and ceremoni­ al customs, such as the sacred fire, sunrise ceremonies and talking circles. The wow also will feature native dancing, singing and drumming in the arena on premises. An emcee will moderate the event, and participants will be available for photos and discussion. . The historic village will be staffed with interpreters from noon to 4 p.m. daily and the Irving D. Charlton Memorial museum exhibits will be featured. “In lhe early 1800s, the grounds at Charlton Park were originally home to Anishnabe and Potawatomi tribes,” said Claire Johnston, curator and exhibits coordi­ nator. “In 1972, the land was designated as a historic site, honoring lhe original settlers of the land, the Native American peoples." The event begins al 10 am. daily. Grand entries are scheduled for I pm. Saturday and noon Sunday. Flags will be retired at sundown Saturday, followed by open dancing until dark. Sunday, following the dances, gifts will be presented to participants. Spectators may bring their own lawn cfciifs or blankets for seating. Food vendors will be selling fry bread and other authentic cuisine and native artisans will offer guests the opportunity to purchase handcrafted items. Daily admission is $5 for anyone age 13 and up, $3 for children 5 to 12. Children 4 and under will be admitted for free. Due to road construction, event organizers encour­ age guests to access the park via southbound Charlton Park Road. For more information, visit www.charltonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. Saxon spikers push Cougars to f&ur sets A valiant defensive effort help the Saxons keep pace with the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars Thursday. Hastings varsity volleyball team fell to 0­ 2 in the OK Gold Conference though with a 21-25. 22-25, 25-20, 25-15 loss in Grand Rapids. “The girls played a good defensive game, covering the floor well.’ said Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter. Mary Feldpasuch led Hastings with 10 digs and Sarah Taylor added seven. The Saxons played solid defense in the front row as well, with, Maddie Dailey recording seven blocks. Grace Bosnia and Mackenzie Tesske had four blocks each. Offensively. Hastings was led by Christy Clark's six kills. Dailey added five kills and Bosma four. Bosma also had a team-high two aces. The Saxons are back at it in the OK Gold tonight, at Ottawa Hills, then will head to Battle Creek Central for an invitational Saturday. Allegan will host Hastings Tuesday. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner, Call 945-9554 fQ'r more information 13 Douglas Duwaync Mitchell, 53, of Hastings was sentenced lo between 23 and 60 months in prison for probation violation. Hie sentence was issued Sept. 11 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Mitchell pleaded guilty in 2008 to aggravated stalking. He was sentenced in 2008 to seven months in jail and 60 months of probation. In Last week, he pleaded guilty lo probation violation and was ordered to prison. He was given credit for 155 days served in jail. He also was ordered to pay $742 in court fines and costs. ing. He al o was ordered to pay $798 in court fines and costs. Timothy David Short. 40, of Kalanuzoo pleaded guilty to larceny in a building and was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 11. He was ordered to serve live months in jail and 36 months of probation His jail term was suspended as long as he continues participa­ tion in the Salvation Army Program. He also was ordered to pay $2,598 in costs and fines. An additional charge of breaking and entering with intent and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, were dismissed. Thomas Leroy Wiles. 38. of Wayland was sentenced to serve between 23 and 60 months in prison for a probation violation. The .sen­ George Jeffrey Kent. 51, of Delton pleaded tence was issued Sept. 11 by Barry County­ guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to oper­ Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Wiles ating and maintaining a lab involving pleaded guilty in November 2012 to a charge methamphetamine. He was sentenced Sept. 11 of operating a motor vehicle while under the to serve 12 months in jail and 60 months on influence of alcohol as a third offense. He probation. Ken was given credit tor 160 days pleaded guilty' lust week to violating probation jail time served. The final (luce months of hi.s given in that case. He was given credit for 272 jail term will be suspended with successtul days served in jail and ordered to pay $2314 participation in the drug court program and in costs and fines In addition. Wiles also was attending AA/NA meetings four times per found guilty of probation violation in another week. He also was ordered to pay SI.948 in case and ordered to serve a term of 23 to 60 court costs and restitution. Additional charges months in prison concurrent with the first sen­ of possession of methamphetamine and pos­ tence. He was ordered to pay an additional session of marijuana were dismissed by the •$ 1,238 in costs and fines. prosecuting attorney’s office. Steven Joseph Kennedy, 50, of Hastings was sentenced to 10 months in jail and 12 months of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of delivery and manufacturing of mar­ ijuana. Kennedy was given credit for onc day served in jail. His additional jail time will be served by wearing a tether device through house arrest. He was ordered to attend AA/NA five times per week and complete day report- Carmen Arlene Newland. 22. of Charlotte pleaded guilty to probation violation and was sentenced Sept. 11 in Barry County Circuit Court to serve six months in jail. She received credit for 166 days already served. Newland was found guilty in 2012 of possession of marijuana and ordered al that time to serve 24 months probation. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Help Wanted HIGH EFFICIENCY OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler burns less wood. 25 year warranty. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616)877-4081. TAKE A LOOK, make an of­ fer! 1504 N. 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MON THU ?S 9 4.' «4C OTHE FAMILY :. rnt si’N i * , so a .j ' a' MOS nu X? ■ > ■ O' INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 v. ; 'i 1 HI ‘■/.S H , . 2 a: 4 t? r MON TH 4 4Q r 10 ■, 30 WMBCKoc •> f/j ’’•A: Tbs 11 ui. • 4 : In "I J WE RE IKE MiUEAS OAtt V - .■ ... sy ,■ �Page 14 - Thursday September 19, 2013 - The Hastings Banner g LHS volleyball starts league play with win at Stockbridge The Vikings look care of business in their first night in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this fall. Lakewood traveled to Stockbridge and scored a 25 6, 25-13. 25-7 victory Wednesday, improving its overall record to 10-6 on the year. 'Some good things were demonstrated in the match.” said Viking head coach Kellie Rowland. “The team is moving together as a unit and beginning to trust the younger play­ ers to Jo their job. This allows the experi­ enced players to concentrate on their skills and help the team achieve success.” Grade Shellenbarger had a big night serv­ ing tor lhe Vikings, with 18 points and seven aces. Gabbic Shellenbarger dished out 17 assists. Vanessa Reynhout led the Viking attack with 14 kills and four blocks. Taylor VantL.uid had 20 dies. , The competition Wednesday wasn t as tough as what the Vikings experienced for most ot the day Saturday (Sept. 7), al the WMVOA Tournament hosted by East LHS girls top Hornet team by 71 shots Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team began Capital Area Activities Conference White Division pla) with a 170-241 victOQ over Williamston on lhe Midday nine at Centennial Acres Golf Course Tuesday. Lakewood’s Olivia Barker had the day’s best score, a 41. The Viking team also got 42s from EmilyBarker and Kennedy Hillcy and a 45 from Victoria Hager. “The Midday nine has some tough stretch­ es, and we managed the course well.’’ said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “1 am par­ ticularly impressed with Kennedy’s consis­ tency over the last several tournaments and matches. She is becoming a strong number three player for this team.” The Vikings are now 3-0 overall in duals. They return to league action this afternoon at Portland Country Club against the host Raiders HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade Gold team defeated Marshall 41-7 Saturday in its first home game of the season. Robby Slaughter relumed the opening kick-off 61 yards ‘for a touchdown for Hastings. The Hastings team continued to play strong offensively and spread the yards around. Layton Eastman led the team with an 81-yard touchdown run. Cohen Smith added 69 yards and one touchdown; Payton Miller ran for 53 yards and one touchdown; Matthew Thompson had onc rush for a 32 yard touchdown: Drew Thomson added another 30 yards nishing and Slaughter had 20 yards and a second touchdown for the day. Colin Livingston added another 28 yards and ran for three extra points. Defensively the Hastings team played tough, allowing only onc touchdown in the first quarter. Slaughter picked up one fum­ ble: while Slaughter, Eastman, Matthew Thompson. Tyler Morris. Alan Rosenberg and Aiden Benson all had tackles for the team. The team is now' 1-1 after losing lo a tough luikeview team 125-13 in its first game. Kentwood HU-h;Scb?!L oj in poo’ P1*^ l<> "^Rowland said her girls Sot>£jand power of the game m thJ"* ■ <­ the huskies, but learned " w( much more competitive tn ha ..Wc need to earn K, s«p .tp tom experienced players, that never really allo e us to have the chance to wm. 25-20, 17Lakcwood started the day with a 23 .u. I-«kewood vol a lcam high 40 digs from VantLand, aCWeli as |g digs from Katelin Sennekerand |t from Rebecca Kutch. •v ,c Wcre scheduled to visit Williamston for a league showdown Wednesday pv ____ 9 evening. Wayland girls spoil Pink Out at TK with three-set victory There are good reasons for the varsity volleyball team being ranked fourth in the slate in Class B. The Wildcats showed off some ot those during Thomapple Kellogg’s annual Pink Out Match in Middleville Thursday. Way land topped the Trojans 25-15, 25-9 in OK Gold Conference action, drop­ ping the Trojans’ league mark to 0-2. TK is now 18-3-1 overall. Alli Getty led lhe Wildcats all the way around, with 13 kills. 16 digs and four aces. Krissy Dill added 14 kills, Marissa James had five blocks. Wildcat setter Sam Geivett had 35 assists lo go with her 13 digs. Sydney LcMay led the Trojan attack with n MLkil,S and four blocks TK seller Hol,y Dahlke had 18 assists and lw0 aces. Jessica ^iccarello added six kills and nine digs for I K. League action continues when lhe Trojans host Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday. The Panthers’Amanda West (15) and Kaysie Hook (10) go up to try and block an attack by Kalamazoo Christian’s Haley Balkema during their Kalamazoo Valley Association contest in Delton Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion boys edge Schoolcraft by a point to win jamboree Panthers’ improved passing teUps item ©tow K-Chrfetfen Schoolcraft had three guys faster than any Lion for the second time in two Kalamazoo Valley Association jamborees, but this time the Lion pack was fast enough. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ cross country team edged Schoolcraft by a point. 45-46. at the top of the standings at the race hosted by Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday. Sam Benedict had the biggest jump in the standings’for the Lions, placing 15th in 20 minutes 42.9 seconds. He was the Lions’ fifth finishers, with Andrew Brighton leading the way in sixth with a time of 19:30.4. Kyle Brumm was right behind his teammate Brighton, placing seventh in 19:31.4. The Lion team also had Austin Rood ninth, in 19:47.2 and Micah Bromley 11th in 20:08.5. Kalamazoo Christian was third in the team standings u’ith 76 points, followed by Constantine 93, Hackett Catholic Central 135, Olivet 152, Parchment 174 and Delton Kellogg 186. Delton Kellogg’s leader was Andrew Jackson, who was 34th overall in 21:55.59. The Panther team also had Joey Zito 41st in 22:17, Jacob Morgan 44th in 22:37.09, Lane Homister 46th in 22:41.09 and Eric Hoeberling51st in 22:48.7. Schoolcraft’s Zach Wehner was the indi­ vidual champion, coming in at 17:57. Christian’s Doug Hollelt was second in 18:40.9, with Schoolcraft’s Matt Righ third in 18:46.5. Maple Valley’s girls moved up a couple spots to fifth in the standings on Tuesday. Hackett Catholic Central won lhe girls’ race with 39 points, followed by Schoolcraft 82, Olivet 107. Delton Kellogg 110. Maple Valley 163, Kalamazoo Christian 179, Pennfield 180, Parchment 184 and Galesburg-Augusta 192. Pennfield’s Audnanna Bomainnnn was the individual champion again, winning by more than a minute. She finished in 20:35.8, with Christian's Kate McLain second in 21:39.59, . Delton Kellogg’s Sammi Cleary led her team, placing 13th in 14:17.59. Teammates Mancie Stevens and Sarah Rendon were 16ih and 17th respectively, turning in times of 24:32.3 and 24:52.5. The Panthers, who were also first at the first league jamboree, also had Megan Grimes 29th overall in 25:42.7 and Nicole Thompson 42nd in 26:52.09. Emily Mattocks and Breanna Heinze led Maple Valley. Maltocks was 21st in 25:02.9 and Heinze 22nd in 25:05.5 The Lion team also had Hanna Kyle 34th in 26:09.79, McKayla Lamance 49th in 27: 12.5 and Emma McGIocklin 55th in 28: 08.9. The Panthers are hosting their own DK Invitational this afternoon. League competi­ tion doesn’t resume until a jamboree hosted by Schoolcraft Oct. 1. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Delton Kellogg Schools in Delton, Michigan will receive competitive bid proposals for new network and wireless equipment and installation services. All project bids should bo submitted in accordance with the Owner’s written bid specifications. The bid specifica­ tions may be obtained September 17, 2013 or thereafter by contacting the District’s technology consultant, Communications by Design, Inc., tsziiagy^tonsulE ingxom- Bids must be received no later than 3:00 pm on October 2, 2013. Questions should be directed t0 Reb0Cca Szilagy. Communications by Design, P.O gox 4gg Ada. Ml 49301. email: tSzHflS1^tfain5ulfaq City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice 15 hereby given that the Planning Commi'siun of tin- City of will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. October 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East Stale Street, Hatbngs, Michigan 49058 The purpose <,( lhe Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission lo hear u>mnnnls ;u;d make a determination on a request from Pennock Hospital for an amendment to the special use permit con­ dition' perUining to the site plan in order to allow additional »igna;,- in the A-i Zoning District than is currently permitted. Written con.maih will be received on the above request at Hastings C.'iy H ill. 201 East Slate Street. Hasting*, Michigan 49058. Request fur Kiforrnabon and.' >r minutes of said hearing should be directed to • he H.- 'ino< CityClcik at the same address. Thr City will p/ovi'k necessary reasonable aide and xrvicev upon live J.t) noli e to Hvtings City Clerk (telephone number 269-94524bhl nr TDD call relay services 1-800-649 3777. Thomas E. Emery 77580957_______________________________ 25’l5-4 |o-s OltaW5l, then rebounded >*»• Fores, nms 25-19. 23-25. 15­ 8. “nd ended ’ wiIh a 25-10. 25-14 win over N0nh / Gabbie ShclJeXreer had 51 assists and 34 digs on the (ja Kar|y Morris had a big day, with 17 kin K ?। ftnd 27 dig-s, .. . 7c>nhout h wi n-> kills and seven blocks b?iuha,lic Smith 15 kills nnd nvc City Clerk NOTICE OF APPL|CAT|On Hastings City Bank, of 150 Woe, ~ mentis Michigan 49058, intends to f.|0 an !i,Coort Str? Depos't Insurance Corporation fo^^10",^IccepTand assume all of the assets and habihiL apPfoval 10 0C^ ? sidiary. HCB Modgagu Comp£ »! "“TTsue t Hastings. Michigan 49058 150 Wcsl oi Distribution/Uquidation (ths -Plan’s yJ,anl 10 J.»7in the currant operates of HCB Mol" ’ P*^ dated with and conducted by Ha<^ Company being <X) so sequent dissolution of HCBI C ,Z will onaolo Hastings Crty Bank to Company Thu P mortgage lending services Ar,y Pe,J^ntly P'oV;dL * this application may f.lo his cr hfr ashing ’0 com " regtonal director (DOS) Of |h! c°mrnonts in writing with the Corporation at its regtonai off,C(/f, ®°*Ml Deposit Suite 1700, Chicago. Illinois fioX?00 Srju,h RivefS d<? 2013. The non-conlidenlial ponJ?0 na’ later than October 19, in lhe regional office and are ? of {he application are on h e mg regular business hours. PhP, aC!fc for pubi.c inspection durporeon ol the application ‘ ^Pes of the nooconfident-ai request. 9 *•« be available upon Bank by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg und Kalamazoo Christian varsity volleyball teams both look very different than they did when they met in lhe first round of the slate tournament last fall. . The handful of Panthers that are back got a little revenge Wednesday. Delton got its first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory of the season, and first under head coach Alex Culbcrt. topping lhe Comets 25-23, 27-29, 25-16, 26-20. “Our passing was a lot belter. Our serving was okay. Our hitting wasn’t bad,” said Culbcrt. “We make those little dinky errors, but I always tell them I’d rather have them make those big errors than to tip ever)' ball. 1 want them to go hard after every play.” The Panthers didn’t have any kind of a let down after letting the second set get away from them. Delton led that set 24-21, and had a couple other opportunities serving for the win after the Comets had rallied to lie it at 24­ 24. Delton built a 16-8 lead in that third set, and never let the Comets gain any momen­ tum. Faith Ferris led Delton Kellogg with 22 kills and eight blocks. Delton Kellogg setters Hannah Walker and Kristen Mohn did a nice job of spreading around the attack, finishing with 19 assists each. Kaysie Hook had nine kills, Morgan Champion six and Walker four. Mohn and Walker also had three aces and 13 digs each. Hooke came on strong in the fourth .set, blasting five of her nine kills including lhe last one of lhe night to put her team up 24-20 before one final attack by the Comets* Jessica Bouma flew wide for the match-point. Libby Parker chipped in 12 digs for Delton and Champion had nine. Culbcrt said she was especially pleased lo see Parker moving bet­ ter to set up her receive chances and Delton Kellogg sophomore Hannah Walker sets the ball up during lhe second set of her team's 3-1 KVA victory over visiting Kalamazoo Christian Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Champion using better technique. The Panthers arc now I -1 in the KVA this season and 7-8 overall. Panther soccer scores pair of lopsided conference wins Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team T7 nC’ !W ,WU,n-as hi' '“""mates fired scored a pair of seven-goal victories in lhe J) shots al the other end of the field. past week to improve to 3-1 in the Kalamazoo Delton Kellogg topped Maple Valiev 7 O Valley Association. as.1. '^lnesday in Nashville. > 7 0 The Panthers knocked off visiting Olivet 8­ “DK’s speed and size wa% a nmhi .. 1 Monday, taking a 5-0 lead in the opening game;1 Lion head coach And) Roush^ half. Keith Malachowski scored four of rhe five first-half goals for Delton, following Logan Hansen’s goal which opened the scoring. Cole Mabie assisted on Hansen’s goal, then added onc assist on the four goals by Malachowski. Jimmy Stiegler. Zach Rcnaldo and ljnd0ln 'lGri7/bl>‘'K' Nl;‘lilvl,t’"ski two and Logan Groner had assists in the first half as well. Malachowski added a fifth goal in the sec­ The Panthers were 4 4 ? " °"“ ond halt, and Delton Kellogg also got goa|s heading into Wednvso A •'''' 'Sea'ion from Nico Ocampo and Zach Rcnaldo. G^hurg-AugusraX;. "ith Rcnaldo and Austin Tobias had assists in the Parchment Mondav second half. Kalama/w Christian Wednewlav * Visi‘ Jeff Minehart needed to make just three .s-?- �^“°tlys S?kh summer °f The Hastings Banner - Thursday. S'-p’.'fT'tX' 19, 2013 - Page 15 Viking frosh 18th at first jamboree ,n£ Wl*h championships sports for 9°plh anc^ ^‘s grandfather David Moody, who does engine work and Raceway chorale Seth’s Super Stock division championship Aug. 31 at Berlin M<2JkMbC,C,La greal raci"g seaio" for lhc Moody MotorSports Family. .,»Hv'h a l9-.v,;ar»l‘l Middleville '' ?n,d Cornerstone University junior, clinched the Super Stock division title in his Driving the #48 Camaro at Berlin Raceway Aug. 31 with a fourlh place finish in the sea­ son s final race. Moody’s 11-year-old brother Joe also earned a title this season following in the footsteps of his track champion older brother running their #48. After a runner up position for 2012 cham­ pionship. Joe dominated the 2013 Clone 11 kart racing season at Ravenna Motor Park scoring 275 out of 300 possible points for the season. Joe beat our runner-up Evan Szotko, whose dad is a 2013 track champion at Berlin Raceway, and third place finisher Liorah Peoples who drove the kart that Seth won two championships with a few years ago. Most summer Saturdays found Joe racing his #48 kart in the morning at Ravenna Motor Park and then becoming pan of the pit crew for his older brother’s #48 Super Stock and Super Late machines at Berlin. Joe put on a gixxi show in the final day of the season in Ravenna Saturday. He was in lhe last starting position in the feature race, but managed his way Around twists and turns of the road course and passed every other competitor w ith power moves - coming out of the comers fast and passing them there or in the straight-aways that followed. He took the checkered flag with a comfortable lead. Seth’s final Super Stock race of the season at Berlin was an exciting one too. but for dif­ ferent reasons. Driving his TAAG Tooling and Accessories Group Inc.. Printing Paradigms and Lake Ann Camp he was spun early in die race. Seth kept his cool demeanor and rallied back to a fourth place finish. He had already clinched lhe season’s Super Stock title heading into the feature event, so long as he took the green flag. Trevor Millard, a l5-year-o!d sopho­ more at Delton Kellogg High School bolwed his first 300-game at Continental Lanes Sept. 7. He rolled the 300 in his Kings and Queens Youth League. Millard is a two-handed bowler, who started when he was six throwing his dad’s ball. Joe Moody shows off one of his big brother Seth's Super Stock trophies from Berlin Raceway. Seth, with lhe help of his crew chief Chris Muyskcns, tallied five wins, five runner-up finishes, as well as two fourth-place finishes and two sixth-place finishes during the sea­ son, and won several heal races. Seth also lied with Ross Muewseen for the most wins by a driver in any division at Berlin for die season. Seth has been racing since he was 10years-old. in 2004, when he started racing karts at Ravcnnh Motor Park. He claimed three season championships in a row in three different classes at lhe track. Maple Valley score victory over the Leslie Blackhawks The Lions put forth a good fight al Constantine Wednesday. Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team fell to 0-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, but won its first set of the league season in a tight four-set match with the host Falcons. Constantine won by the scores of 25-19, 25­ 27.27-19,25-20. * Olivia Ricketts did a little bit of every thing for the Lions, knocking seven kills and lead­ ing hcr team w ith six digs. She also had a team-high two blocks. . Hadley Joppie led lhe Lions in kills with nine, and also had a team-high two aces. Marissa Pierce chipped in three kills. Kandy s Larsen had 17 assists for the Lions. lhe Lions split their two matches at Leslie Tuesday, starting the evening with 25-18. 25­ 23 victory over the host Blackhawks. Joppie had another big offensive perform­ ance, knocking nine kills. Ricketts added four. Larsen had nine assists to go with three aces. The Lions fell to Potterville 25-13, 25-13 in their second match. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed . Comebacks 5; The Wild Bunch 5; Team 4 4: Sheet Bowlers 4; Happy Hookers 4; fhe ,ncredihoW|s 3; why So Serious 2. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. ’^nBurg 194-564: R. Hunt 121-317; K 199; M. Bixler 98. , . ,Mtn’s (JocmI Games and Series - D 212-571: F Glass 195-559; A. Stora J15 * 5 ’4-j Carlson 125-361. C. Santana 216; sh<KbndrA 190: A. Kinney 177. <. . Ibesday s Itam <8 0; Coleman Agency 7.5-4.. . learn TurUy 0 6; BS s 5.> ; • Headway BP. 5-7; Look Ins. 4.5- -X Girls.l.f; Lo-K-Trnn.' 2-10; Team «’ 1 r Millard uses both hands to roll first 300 II. High Game - Sandi S. 200; Bru B. 1X4; Renee 176. High Series • Shirlee V. 554; Paula 526: Tammy D. 503. 'hiesday Mixed Carl’s Soft Water 7; Hurless Machine Shop 7; J Bar 5; Boyce Milk Haulers 5. High Game • D. Blakely 241; G. Hause 210:1). Benner 199; R. Furlong 181: D. Wilkins 170; B. Smith 170; Auntie Jim 158: M. Bryan 155. High Series - D. Bkakely 631: G. Hause 543; I) Wilkins 490. M. Bryan 434: Auntie Em 429. Lansing Catholic hosted the first Capital Aiea Activities Conference White Division jamboree of the season Tuesday, and the Cougar girls dominated. Lansing Catholic’s girls took the day’s championship with just 20 points, putting five runners among lhe first ‘.even finisher.-, including individual champion Abigail Gilmore who won in 20:25. Corunna’s Emily Mesh was the runner-up in 21:10. Mesh had a tno of Cougars on her heels, with Mary’ Delaney third in 21:18, Josephine Brown fourth in 21:34 and Amy Hicks fifth in 21.36. Williamston was lhe runner-up. finishing with 61 points. Corunna was third with 70, • followed by Stockbridge 85 and luikewood 142. Lakewood’s leader was freshman Davila Mater, who was 18th overall in 22:38. The Viking team also had Lindsey Tooker 43rd in 25.16, Kristin Jensen 46th in 25:46, Madisdn Ncustiftcr 48th in 25:48 and Betsy Reynolds 50th in 26:09. The boys’ standings were much closer, with just 25 points separating the top four teams. Corinna took the title with 42 points, fol­ lowed by Stockbridge 52, Lansing Catholic 54, Williamston 67 and Lake wood 154. Linsing Catholic's Keenan Rebra was tlie individual champion, finishing in 16:22. Corunna’s Blake Watson was second in 16:48. The top four guys were all from differ­ ent schools, with Williamston’s Ben Thoenes third in 17:04 and Stockbridge’s Nathaniel Baird fourth in 17:07. Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson was 40th to lead Lakewood, coming in at 20:42 Brody Jones was 50th in 22 09. Grant Panick 53rd in 23.04. Treston McGarry 60th in 24:10 and John Jackson 62nd in 25; 13 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �P#9® ■ ■ - Thursday, September 19,2013 - The Hastings Bannt* H $ County teams face tough slate of foes this week Saxon running back Logan Clements tries to pull away from Forest Hills Northern’s Wyatt Batdorff on a first quarter run Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons burst through the banner on their way out onto tne tieia instae wum ^auiUm at Johnson Field Friday night before their first home contest of the season. The Saxons fell to the visiting Huskies from Forest Hills Northern 7-6. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s been a tough start for Barry County’s varsity football teams and things aren’t get­ ting any easier. Maple Valley is the only county team who won’t be taking on an opponent with a win­ ning record this week. The Lions host 1-2 Kalamazoo Christian. The Comets started the year with a lop-sided win over GalesburgAugusta, then played Olivet tough before being blown out by Parchment last Friday. Between the two of them. Maple Valley and Parchment gave up 109 points last week. Delton Kellogg has a rough KVA contest ahead as well, taking on 3-0 Pennficld. Pennfield has outscored its three opponents 118-6 this season, earning shut-outs against Parchment and Galesburg-Augusta. Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings both face 2-1 teams in OK Gold Conference battles. The Saxons go on the road to take on Ottawa Hills Friday while the Trojans host Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hastings is the only winless team heading into conference play in the OK Gold. The Bengals suffered their first loss last week, being downed 32-6 by Northview. The Trojans host the defending conference champions, who after a tough week one loss to East Grand Rapids have bounced back by beating Forest Hills Eastern and Muskegon Catholic Central. Lakewood hosts a 2-1 Williamston team in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action. The Hornets have tallied back-to-back shutouts for their two wins, blanking Fowlerville and Corunna in lhe last two weeks. Current Records Maple Valley Thomapple Kellogg Delton Kellogg Hastings Lakewood O-K Gold G.R. Catholic Central Ottawa Hills South Christian Wayland Thomapple Kellogg Hastings 1-2 1-2 0-3 0-3 0-3 overall (league) 2-1 (0-0) 2-1 (0-0) 2-1 (0-0) 2-1 (0-0) 1-2 (0-0) 0-3 (0-0) overall (league) KVA 3-0 (3-0) Olivet 3-0 (3-0) Pennficld 2-1 (2-1) Constantine 2-1 (2-1) Hackett Catholic Central 2-1 (2.-1) Schoolcraft 1-2 (1-2) Kalamazoo Christian 1-2 (1-2) Maple Valley 1-2 (1-2) Parchment 0-3 (0-3) Delton Kellogg 0-3 (0-3) Galesburg-Augusta CAAC-White Portland Stockbridge Williamston Corunna Lakewood I-ansing Catholic overall (league) 3-0(10) 2-1 (1-0) 2-1 (1-0) 2-1 (0-1) 0-3 (0-1) 0-3 (0-1) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Forest HUE Northern 7, Hastings 6 The Saxons* style has worked to the lune of five play-off appearances in Lhe last six years. Friday it didn’t work out for them. Forest Hills Northern scored a 7-6 non­ conference vic top/ over the Hastings varsity football learn inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field lhe Huskies scored their only points on 3yard touchdown run by Wyatt Batdorff with 5:13 to play lhe opening quarter and Mchdin Bristinu’s ensuing extra-point kick itc* ■ ■ a’" I* Saxon defensive back Zach McMahon tries to haul down Husky running back Justin Farah (33) in the left flat as he’s blocked on the play by Husky receiver Parker Hall (2). (Photo by Brett Bremer) That Husky drive covered just 27 yards away a couple of Husky pass attempts. after the Saxons turned lhe ball over on Keegan Harvath had an interception. downs deep in their own end of lhe field on “(The defense) played really well,” their first drive of the ballgame. Hastings Rademacher said. “We ga\e them a short quarterback Miguel Arjona was stopped short field, with me going for it on fourth down like of the line lo gain on a fourlh-and-1 run. I do all the time. The defense played well. ”As long as I’m in charge, we’re not going ' They were on assignment, they ran to the ball, to change. It’s one of those things,” said they played team defense, and they hit. We’re Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. pretty good when we do that. Unfortunately, “That’s what we do. We’ve been successful offensively this week the offense didn’t cany with it. Il gives us the best opportunity to win. their end of the bargain.” It’s what we’re going to do. If we can’t get a Forest Hills Northern sophomore quarter­ yard or two, we’re not going to win may­ back Spencer Peterson was 3-of-8 passing for games anyway.” 57 yards, and led the Huskies’ one scoring Going for it on fourth down and going for drive before senior Jay von Bennett took over two points conversions are the Saxons’ style under center in lhe second half and went 1-2 under Rademacher. for 27 yards and one interception. Justin Arjona capped off a great first drive of the Farah caught three passes for 82 yards. second half for the Saxons sneaking behind Batdorff kd the Huskies on lhe ground the block of Nale Pewoski on a I-yard touch­ with five rushes for 18 yards. down run, on fourth down, but Stephen Hackett Catholic Central 32, Delton 13 Shaffer was stopped short of the goal-line on Hackett Catholic Central scored the first 32 the two-point try- leaving the Saxons still Points in a 32-13 victory over visiting Delton behind by a point. KeHogg Friday/ . , The scoring drive was the Saxons’ best Tbe Panthers struggled to slow down the drive of the game, covering 80 yards in ten H>ghling Irish rushing attack, which was powplays. Runs of 46 and 16 yards by Shaffer crcd Corev Burpdick’s three touchdown were the highlights. night. He rushed nine times for 126 yards, “Il was fire and intensity and we were on wh‘le Gowcn Baldwin added 12 rushes for assignment for a drive,’’ Rademacher said. 1^3 yards and a score. ,7 “We came out and we were going to play Uu'Fdick had touchdown runs for 5.. 47 Hastings Saxons* foolball and run the ball a,,d 29 yards in lhe find half. rl’c,lnsh al?° right at them and we did it. Unfortunately, we S0t “ 38-yard scoring run from Baldwin in the just couldn’t continue lo do that all night opening quarter as the Irish built a .6-0 lead long.” “< rhe breilk , ., Shaffer finished the night with 26 carries J(* Wen,el added a two-yard touchdown for 134 yards. Logan Clements added 13 rU'!,in,l'c third quarter for lhe Irish rushes for 51 yards. Arjona was just 3-of-6 Hackett rushed f»r 280 >ard' ‘ .*.? passing for 19 yards, and even got the chance S«>und, and quarterback Wenzel was 6-of-10 to take a couple of shotgun snaps on the j^ng for 87 yards. Evini Wenzel caught Saxons’ last-gasp drive. “We played tough. I’in proud of how phys­ ‘he ball 51 times for ical they played. They played with a little fire 159 yards. . and a little passion, but if we continue to . U,8hton 10bias got Pelton Kellogg on the make mistakes, the same mistakes over and '“"■•hoard with a 36 yard run 111 ,he lhlLd over again this is going to continue,” ^’“cr. Tj al|ded a fourth quarter IP Rademacher said. While the offense had its struggles, the ,.<:rt*nvilie 42 Thornapple Kellogg 3K defense was outstanding. Sam Eastman had tlK^'^ille scored a pair of ,ouchd“*.™ * seven tackles, including two for losses. Carter 1 lln -<lx CV1 . n fllinutes lo Wipe away a Irojan Bennett had six tackles, including a sack. Wen on l» » Nate Pewoski tackled Huskies in the back­ Th4’ Kellogg-svarsi.yfoofbaU.eamm field three times and finished with six total tackles. Arjona had three tackles and knocked Stockbridge opened the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season with a 34-14 victory over the Lakewood var­ sity football team at Unity Field Friday. Panther quarterback Kaleb Grammer com­ pleted 18-of-29 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns, and added 16 rushes for 49 yards and another score in leading his team to the victory. ’’Their quarterback is pretty gifted,” said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher. ”He extended the play with his feet quite a few times. You can’t cover their receivers for seven or eight seconds.” The Vikings tried different things. They tried to put quicker guys on the defensive line. They tried to spread their linemen out to keep Grammer from getting to lhe edge. They did have some success pressuring Grammer in the backfield, but he was often able to elude the rush and get his passes off. When Lakewood was able to keep him in the pocket. Boucher said he was able to just step back and make his throws. Grammer tossed two touchdown pxsses to Lucas Showerman and one to Zach Runciman. Grammer connected with Showerman from 10 yards out for their team’s first score with 3:21 left in the opening quar­ Saxon quarterback Miguel Arjona is ter. Lakewood answered a couple plays later dragged down from behind by Forest. Hills Northern’s Jacob Howe at the end of with a 47-yard touchdown pass from Dylan a run in the second quarter Friday night. Kemp to Jacob Darling, and took a 7-6 lead when Ben Dillon hit his extra-point kick. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood did have success throwing the dow n run by quarterback Garrett Harris early ball down field in the game, but not enough. in the fourth quarter, but Greenville scored The Panthers played tight man-to-man onc quick touchdown and then a Trojan fum­ defense. The Vikings tried to make some long ble in their own territory led to lhe go-ahead throws to get the Panthers to back off, but had score for the Yellow Jackets. Greenville a few too many passes either hit off of scored each of its final two touchdow ns on 4- receivers or fly wide of their mark. Showerman put the Panthers back in front yard nins. “They ran that double wing, tight offense for good with a 3-yard touchdown run with and they just did a great job winning the line 9:25 left in the second quarter, then Grammer of scrimmage. They’ve got sbme big guys and added a 1-yard touchdown run of his own they got us moving backwards up front, then with 1:22 left in the first half. Lakewood pulled within 20-14 on a 19their backs did their thing,” said Trojan head yard touchdown run by Doug Suntken and coach Chad Rugger. After a slow start, the Trojans led for much Dillon’s second extra-point kick, but of the game. TK got its first lead thanks to an Grammer connected with Showerman on a 18-yard fumble return for a touchdown by three-yard touchdown pass then ran in the defensive back Connor Collier. That followed two-point try himself with 1:58 left in the a 19-yard touchdown pass from Harris to third to put his team up 28-14. Cole Cronkright and a 22-yard field goal by Stockbridge sealed the win with a 20-yard Nick Iveson. Iveson had the field goal and touchdown pass from Grammer lo Runciman was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra-point kicks for with 2:49 left in the game. the evening. Showerman was Grammer’s top target, TK led 17-14 after one quarter, then pushed catching 12 passes for 136 yards. Runciman its edge to 24-14 on a 15-yard touchdow n run had two catches for 49 yards. by Collier in the middle of the second quarter. Suntken completed 7-of-32 passes for 'fhe Yellow Jackets pulled to within three Lakewood, for 128 yards. He was intercepted points with a late first-half touchdown, but twice. Suntken did pick off one Grammer Dan Yates kept TK in front with a two-yard pass himself on the other side of the ball. touchdown run in the third quarter, lhe Jacob Darling had four receptions for 115 Yellow Jackets once again had an answer, yards for Lakewood. Suntken was the pulling within 31-28 at the end of lhe third. Vikings’ leading rusher, carrying 20 times for Other than the late fumble which led to lhe 92 yards. final Greenville touchdown, Ruger said his Scott Swift had eight tackles for the Viking team didn’t make many mistakes. The Trojans defense, while Cody Davis and Darling added only had five yards of penalties in lhe game. six each. Charlie Reiser and Jesse The defense just struggled to slow down the Bchrenwald teamed up for the Vikings’ lone Greenville run game. sack of Grammer. “You can’t give up 42 points and plan on 1 he Vikings did do a good job of taking the winning the football game.” Ruger said. ball away from lhe Panthers. They forced Gy Kamcryn Kidder and Jackson Bronkema Stockbridge fumbles. and rooov^^ each had six tackles for the TK defense. hem. they just weren-t able I(, Cronkright had five, and Collier and Kyle turnovers into points often enough Kraus had four tackles each. he'saw inWthaPP> *hC ‘"'P^cments Collier had the defensive touchdown, an offensive touchdown, and led TK on the were better Friday than^ey werJ'in Xe fiw ground with 12 rushes for 140 yards. two games of the season, and exLi , Bronkema had seven rushes for 70 yards, Sy when they host W^ton while Yates added 11 carries for 50 yards and Nate Raymond rushed five times for another 20 yards. In all, the Trojans amassed 308 yards on lhe ground. leadership roles for the t.' ,cd ,o sll:P into Harris was 6-of-9 passing for 88 yards, ->• Keiser. Sun^nrm with Cronkright catching two passes for 32 were talking tn t... a • Markwart yards and Yates hauling in two passes for 15 theft teammates throufhow yards. Friday. b contest Stockbridge 34, Lakewood 14 One thousand one; one thousand two; one thousand three; one thousand four; one thou­ Constantine us they did at >X,inU at sand five; onc thousand six; one thousand seven; one thousand eight. as this That is about how long the Lakewood defensive backs were being a>ked to try and cover receivers, and not surprisingly it didn’t turn out well. Continued next page �The Hartes Banner — Thuratfay, September 19, POU •—Pag* 17 Swimmers start chase for conference title tonight Bixlt Bigner • ,>i Editor The on Conference sciuw .. ,.,rlbe Thornapple s«.nw>ini; and plitshosl to Oita«a Hills IK- lYojan, )lavc W(J1| t] . hcn " . .id TK1Jasti„r headctachCarl sTT"'.’." lhe I K-llasiings team lost some vcn*ub swininiciN to £r;ulu*itiAn t • • * * ^■^tr-oricn,cdMd^ I told lhe pris Calvin Christian is going lo be .ough (,n the eonferance). WajJand is enng to be tougher and Catholic Central is gontji to be lhe toughest. We’ll see how it . VC. Tr°.ians won their last noimonference dual before the conference slate, topping Untty Christian 105-78 tn Hastings Tttesday to improve to 3-0 Coach Schocssel said he saw good drops in ume> from Jennifer 7 uokkola in the 500-yard freestyle, Libby Belcher in lhe 100-yard breaststroke and also liked wh.it he saw from Kayla Kroells in the 100-yard freestyle. TXjokkola was a part of four wins for the TK/Hastings team. She took the 500-yard freestyle in 5 minutes 41.99 seconds and the 200-yard freestyle in 2:12.06. Shc also teamed with luiurcn Kroells, Bctcher and Lauren Ricketts to win the 200-yard medley relay in 2:03.04 and with Kourtncy Dobbin, Marissa Swanson and Kayla Kroells to win the 400-\ard freestyle relay in 4:07.93. “The girls are working hard, very, very hard and their times arc coming along nicely,’’ Schocssel said after the meet. “TTicrc are going to be a couple of records that I think are going to fall by the end of the year. No pro­ jections, 1 don’t w ant to put pressure on any­ body.” 'Fuokkola was just four seconds shy of the school record in the 500-yard freestyle Tuesday, and a few other girls were close as well. Kayla Kroells won lhe 100-yard freestyle in 59.51 seconds and Belcher took the 100yard breaststroke in 1:12.87. 7K/Hastings had the top three swimmers in each of the first iwo individual races of lhe evening. Behind Tuokkola in the 200-yard freestyle were Hayley Bashore (2:14.72) and Marissa Swanson (2:21.21). In lhe 200-yard Continued from previous page---------Maple Valley trailed jusl 14-8 at lhe half, then die two teams exploded for 62 combined points in lhe second half. The teams totaled 1,0-13 yards of offense between them. The Lions had no answer for Constantine running back Justin Hull, who rushed 14 limes for 356 yards and scored on nearly half of his runs from wherever they came on the field. He scored touchdowns on runs of 80, 69, 81. 15.45 and 36 yards. 71te Falcons were on the better end of lhe yardage total for the night, outgaining lhe Lions 616 yards to 427. They outscored lhe Lions 26-14 in the third quarter to lake con­ trol of the game, with Hull scoring his third, fourth and fifth touchdowns of the game in the period. Andres Montoya also scored on a 57-yard run for the Falcons in the third. The Falcons added Hull’s sixth rushing TD in the fourth quarter, and a 47-yard touch­ down run by quarterback Matt Hasbrouck. Lion quarterback Beau Johnson had his best passing game of the year, completing 11of-21 attempts for 318 yards and tour touch­ downs. Anthony Mahler and Austin Gonscr each hauled in a pair of touchdowns for the Lions. .Mahler scored on each of his receptions, cov­ ering a total of 148 yards. Gonscr had six grabs for 127 yards. Johnson connected w ith Gonscr on an 18yard touchdown, pass early in the second quarter lo cut into the Falcons’ 14-0 lead. The two-point pass from Johnson to Gonscr made it 14-8 with just over seven minutes to go in the half, and that was the way the score stayed until the second half. Hull scored the first points of the second half on his 81-yard touchdown run. but the Lions quickly answered with Johnson con­ ning with Mahler on a 72-yard pass play for a touchdown. Again, Johnson hooked up »th Gonscr on the two-point try to make it 20-16 Constantine though was able to score four touchdown Jn jUSI over four minutes late in lhe quarter to the win. The Lion, kept battling, pulling together a couple more quick passing strikes. Johnson tossed a 76-yard touchdown pass to Mahler with 52 seconds left in the third quarter, then >n lhe fourth quarter connected with Gonscr on a 67-y.)rtj p|a> Hyhm Kennedy Jed lhe Lions on the gnwnd. with IJ rushes Jor 41 yards. Ryan Mudge added eight carries for 27 yards, and N^inncr 7’obias rushed ten times for 35 yards. 1 -Kon quarterback Matt Hasbrouck was >ol i pacing for 25 yards, but also rushed 12 hx 94 yaids ..nd a score Montoya had nishr . I of % too. Mudge led the Lion defense with seven including a sack, lykr Franks had tackle.-; amt tvso sacks Gonscr chipped in tackles. individual medley, Hannah Bashore was first m 2:24.65. with Botcher second in 2:26.02 nnd Lauren Kroells third in 2:34.95. , Hannah Bashore, Swanson, Dobbin and Kayla Kroells teamed to win lhe 200-yani freestyle relay tor TK/Hastings in 1:50 34. 1K/I Listings had the top two teams in that race, with Belcher. Sam Richardson, Ricketts and Katie Beauchamp second in 1:54.14. 7110 Trojan team also had Richardson win the 100-yard butterfly in 1:16.38, with Swanson second in 1:16.83. “Unity Christian is a very good team. We always like swimming against them.” Schoessel said. “They’ve been in our confer­ ence. and they’ve been out of our conference, and they’ve been in our conference and they’ve been out of our conference and I just wish that they would be in our conference and stay in our conference. They fit nicely with all the teams in our conference. We always enjoy having them here or going to their place.” The Crusaders took three wins. Unity’s Katie Vanlwaardcn won the diving competi­ tion with a score of 185.65 with TK/Hastings' Brie Sheldon second at 162.70. Mackenna Nesky won the 50-yard freestyle in 27.08 and hcr Crusader teammate Alexis Konynenbelt won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:05.82. The Trojans topped Fremont in a non-conferencc dual Thursday, 10-1-64. TK/Hastings took wins in every race but the last one. Hannah Bashore, Bctcher, Tuokkola and Dobbin won the 200-yard medley relay in 2:03.78 and lhe team of Hayley Bashore, Hayley Smith, Samantha Schullo and Swanson won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 2:03.49. Fremont look the win in the final relay, but the Trojan team of Katie Kelly, Chcyann Arens, Alexis Replogle and Schullo swimming exhibition had the best time in the 400-yard freestyle relay (5:51.77). Kayla Kroells won lhe 50-yard freestyle in 27.59 and the 100-yard freestyle in 1:00.16. Tuokkola won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:14.53 and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:46.49 Hannah Bashore and Bctcher won two individual events each as well. Bctcher took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:30.23 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:13.97. Hannah Bashore won the 100-yard back­ stroke in 1:08.79 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:03.72. In the diving competition, 7’K/Hastings’ Raclec Olson won with a score of 141.30. Tbornapple Kellogg yard backstroke during ^annah Bashore gets started on her final 25 yards to the finish on her way to a win in the 100y vening’s dual with Unity Christian in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kayla Kroells cruises through the water during the anchor leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay at the end of TK/Hastings’ 105-78 victory over visiting Unity Christian Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons see©»] at their Gold jamboree Hastings improved its spot in the OK Gold Conference girls’ golf standings by placing second at the league jamboree it hosted Thursday afternoon. The only difference between the first and LHS soccer tops Pan the'; 'fe first conference competition second league jamborees was Hastings and Grand Rapids Catholic Central swapping spots. The Cougars barely managed lo finish third, edging Wayland on lhe fifth-score tie­ breaker. South Christian won for the second time in rwYFlcagUL^jaTOtSrees. firing a*score of 185.‘ Hastings was second w ith a 191, followed by Catholic Central 207. Wayland 207 and Iltomapple Kellogg 230. It was a great day for the Saxons’ Katie Brow n, who w as the top play er w ith a 3-overpar 39. Wayland’s Ali Marius was the only other girl under 45, shooting a 41. Behind Brown for the Saxons, Kylee Nemetz shot a 46 and Courtney Rybiski and Samantha Slatkin added 53s. Catholic Central’s top plajer was Sabz Wierda, who shot a 45. Bryce Hayward led TK with a 50. 77ie Trojan team also got a 59 from Jada Bates, a 60 from Sandra Gerou and a 61 from Amber VanMeter. South Christian was lhe only team with four girls in the 40s. Die Sailors got 45s from Megan Wierenga and Grace Elcnbaas, a 47 from Nicole Vandcryacht and a 48 from Rachel Theule. 7 homapple Kellogg was scheduled to host the league Wednesday, and the conference meets again at Orchard Hills Golf Course 7'uesday. . The Saxons topped a former conference rival. Caledonia, at Hastings Country Club Monday. Thev knocked off Caledonia 194­ 205. Brown led the Saxons with a 43. Ncmetz shot a 44 and Slatkin a 50. Hastings had Rybiski, Ashley Poller and Jackie Nevins each come in wjUt a.57., Emil} Short jcJ Caledonia njt|) 4 45. while the Scots also got a 50 from Maddie Poll and 55s from Maggie Zoller and Michaela Zaenglein. Maple Valley soccer scores first victory Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team scored its first win of the season 71iursda}. knocking olT Bellevue on the road 5-2. Hunter Hilton and J<k Eddy scored a pair of goals each for the Lions, and Josh Sanchez converted on a penalty kick. Mark Dickson assisted on Hilton’s first goal, in the first half. Lion head couch And} Roush said his team played well from start to finish in besting the Broncos. Bryan Venton had six saves in net for the Lions. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE ........ k.ic.L I 1 thursday.septembehJ9. 5 CO PM Gr^ Fietf Lakewood’s Evan Knapp (7) tries to clear the ball out of the Vikings’ end of the field as Williamston puts on some pressure in the first half Tuesday. (Photo by Rrptt Bremer) 3MfM C-S 545 PM Bays SoctfGN PM Girts Vstfy Sm-ihs 7:00 PM Beys V»sty Sxw Lakewood’s varsity boys’ soccer team opened lhe Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season with a 4-0 victory over visiting Stockbridge Thursday. The Vikings scored a pair of goals in each half in what head coach James LeVeque called a pretty one-sided game. Drew Durkee, Evan Knapp, Matt Morse and goalkeeper Brady Forman scored goals for the Vikings. Fonnan came out of his net to score on a penalty kick. l he Vikings are now 1-J in the conference. 7 hey lost a tough 2-0 contest with visiting Williamston Tuesday. 77ie Hornets scored a goal midway through each half. LeVeque was pleased with his team’s effort against the talented Hornets. “The kids played very hard, and good defensively,” LeVeque said “Brady had a goixJ game in goal." Lakewmid is now 4-4-1 overall on the sea­ son. 71iey return to league action against Portland today. 4 30 PM 4.30 F’<! 400 PM 4:33 PM Jr PM 503 PM 5 45 PM 600 PM M JV 8-y (taiCc S CmanHS tern fe!ocgH$ H a FooC’.' 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Morgan took the ball up the right side then stepped inside a defend­ er and hit a cursing shot that skipped off the hands of the Saxon keeper and into the net with 19 minutes and 17 seconds left before the intermission. The Saxons had an edge in possession at that point, and had put together many more attacks on the Trojan goal than the TK boys had been able to muster. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin said his team came out with a "will to score" in the second half, and it didn’t take long to knot the score. Carson Williams converted a penalty kick alter a hand-ball to tie the game. The second goal was a bit fluky for the Saxons, as they took the lead when (he Trojans were unable to clear a comer kick by Hastings' Jake Westers. The ball was headed back into lhe Trojans’ own goal. A few minuets later. Brody Madden and Malt Johnson tallied goals for Hastings to put the game away. The Saxons also trailed 1-0 at the half al Ottawa Hills before rallying for a 6-2 victory. Catholic Central put together the rally in Grand Rapids that handed Hastings its first league loss of the season Tuesday. The Saxons took a 1-0 lead late in the first half on a goal by Madden, which was scl-up by Caleb Engle. Catholic Central lied the game with ten r* The Saxons’ Cole Harden pushes the ball ahead with Thomapple Kellogg’s Wes Morgan hanging on his back during Thursday's 4-1 Saxon victory in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) minutes to play, then got the game-winner with one second left on the clock. Blare Gooch and Fernando Garcia scored the two goals for the Cougars. Conklin said his team played tough and dominated the time of possession and the offensive opportunities, but couldn’t find the . ’Hastings’ Carson Williams (5) carries the ball through the midfield as Thornapple Kellogg's Brett Buehler (21) and Kyle Clark (9) 9*ve chase during the first half of Thursday’s OK Gold Conference contest inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the half. of thc net again. Kyle Clark. Caleb Sabri, Morgan and Jacnb 1 nc Saxons, who are now 2-1 in die OK TK head coach Larry Jachim said that near­ Westlake. Clark, Tyler Pohl and Brandon G»ld host South Christian this evening and ly every’ player on the bench was a productive Boonstra had assists for TK. Wand Tuesday. asset in the win. The Trojans were scheduled to host Th°niappje Kellogg is I-1-1 in thc league "It just seemed like everything was going Coopersville • for a non-conferencc contest after scoring a 5-1 win over visiting Wayland our way," Jachim said. Wednesday and arc back in action tonight at Tuesday, Five different players scored the five Ottawa Hills. The Trojans visit South The Trojans and Wildcats were tied 1-1 at Trojan goals, one each for Luke Poholski, Christian Tuesday. Viking tennis puts up good fight against Williamston The Vikings didn’t have the depth to knock off the Hornets, but they were stronger at the top than one of lhe Capital Area Activities Conference White Division’s perennial powers. Williamston topped lhe host Vikings 5-3 Wednesday. Lakewood though won ihree of the four singles matches, including the lop two. Viking senior first singles player Parker Haskin knocked off /Mex Kemp 6-1. 6-1. At second sin­ gles, Lakewood’s Nic Schuiling defeated Aaron Pndda 6-1, 6-0. The other winner for Lakewood was Ray Altoft at fourth singles, who downed Wade Yauk 6-3, 6-3. Danielle O’Toole got the lone win for Williamston in the singles match­ es, topping Kaleb Makley 6-3, 6-4 at number three. Makley*s loss was one of three close ones for the Vikings. The first doubles duo of Blake Yaeger and Alex Caudy were edged by Sean McGuire and Landon Davenport from Williamston 6-3, 6-4. The scores were thc same at fourth doubles where the Williamston team of Brendan Wilcox and John Gormley topped Carl Wilcox and Garrett Phelps. Williamston also had the second doubles team of Will Scvic and Danny Robitaille down Spencer Hey I and Evan Petersen 6-1, 6-1 and third dou­ bles team of Ross Allen and Jordan Hereza defeat George McNeill and Daniel Tennant 6-4. 6-1. Viking head coach Martin Snoap has been encouraged by what he’s seen so far. and is very happy to have a full lihe-up after having lo forfeit matches a year ago. "We have some great rookies. Horribly, inexperienced, but amazing attitudes,” Snoap said. "Practices are quite eventful. TTiey’rc all competitive and they’re motivated. We just need more experience. We just need to work on some of these things. We have some talent." Things didn’t go as well for lhe host Vikings against another onc of the CAAC-Whitc’s perennial powers Tuesday. Lansing Catholic downed the Vikings 8-0 in their league dual. The Cougars won all cight njghts in straight sets, upping their record to 10­ 0 on lhe season. The first doubles team of Yaeger and Caudy won the most games for lhe Vikings, falling to the team of Emmett Lehman and Chris Castellani 6-3, 6-0. The Vikings won just two other games on the doubles side, with Matt DeLaFe and James Davison taking a 6-0, 6-0 win al second doubles; Ben Clark and Evan Ward winning 6-1, 6­ 0 at third doubles; and Jack Bwtoii and Jiek Warriner scoring a 641.64 win at fourth doubles. At fin>t singles, the Haskin was downed 6-0, 6-1 by Matt Heeder. Anthony Davis scored a 6-0. 6-0 win over Schuiling at second singles. Tlie Vikings’ second and third sin­ gles players each won two games. Makley was downed 6-0,6-2 by Chris Heeder at number three while Altoft fell 6-2, 6-0 to Jacob Ramont at num­ ber four. Lake wood is now 2-4-1 overall this season. Viking third singles player Kaleb Makley hits a forehand return back at Lansing Catholic's Chris Heeder during their contest at Lakewood High School Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood High School Tuesday LT noon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-09-26.pdf e8d7217118c4a83b0356b957fa369cf8 PDF Text Text II.IMIH.II New sobriety court helps change lives See Story on Page 15 Good Protects land, promo*** **Pansion See EtWori*1 Pa& * 11 11 ■ ■■ ■ . 1HIIIMI. M .. J Lakewood golf beats LCC for first time See Story on Page 16 23311^14 ^e°°ted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ANNER PRICE 75C VOLUME 160, No. 39 Curtis denied new trial; sentencing delayed by .Julie Mnkarcwicz Sta ff Writer Chad Curtis will not get a new trial in Barry County Circuit Court, but Judge Amy McDowell did grant an extra week before sentencing is imposed. Curtis, 45, was found guilty in August by a 12-person jury of six counts of criminal sexu­ al conduct involving, three Lakewood High School female students, lie originally was scheduled for sentencing Sept. 26. but that has been pushed back Io Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. Curtis was a substitute teacher and volunteer weight room supervisor at Lakewood High School when the incidents occurred. The former Major League Baseball player appeared in court Wednesday handcuffed and wearing a Barry' County Jail inmate orange jumpsuit His family and friends sat behind him ns his lawyer made arguments requesting a new trial because of jury instruction errors in the first trial. /Xttomey David Dodge argued the court failed to instruct the jury that Curtis’ decision not to testify at the trial could not be held against him and should not be considered in the deliberations. “We’re asking you to balance a very. very, very basic and important constitutional right against the logistical and very legitimate con­ siderations of the court’s time spending another week retrying the case.” said Dodge. Dodge said jurors don't generally under­ stand that defendants have the right not to tes­ tify and that silence cannot be held against ILR offers computer basics class ‘•Computer Basic*’’ will be offered through the Institute for Learning in Retirement Tuesdays. Sept. 24 through Nov. 19, from 10 am. to noon at die Kellogg Community College Fch.senfeld campus on West Gun 1 jke Road, Hasting*. Jn this hanJs-on class, instructor Randy Dirks will teach basic file man­ agement. mouse and keyboard skills and show participants how to make the oper­ ating system lit their individual needs Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehscnfeld Center. ’269-948-9500, ext. 2803. Musicians invited to join Wind Band Adult* who remember the fun* of being in high school band can create new memories and make music and new friends of all ages by joining the Thomapple Wind Band. The band is seeking new members, and inviting back former members, for rhe first session of the 2013-14 season. AH post-high school musicians are invit­ ed to join the band Thursday nights in the Hastings High School band room beginning tonight. Sept. 26. io prepare for the Friday. Nov 1 young people’s concert. All wind instrument players apd percussionists are welcome. No audi­ tions are necessary. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. The Thomapplc Wind Band will be directed this year by Dave Macqueen, retired Lakewood school band director and former District 13 Director of the Year. For more information, call Mike or Kathy Scobey, 616-374-7547, or email kascobey <'•: wildblue net. Or. new membets may just show up at tonight's rehearsal. . I I I 1 I I 8 | I Hastings Harvest Festival returns Oct. 5 them. "It’s an important substantive right,” he said. Dodge said he believes the failure to instruct the jurors properly is something that can be heard on appeal. The appellate process is extremely lengthy, he added, and could cost his client a year to a year and a half of wait­ ing. Prosecuting altorncj Chris Elsworth reminded the court that both sides thoroughly experience he has. that this is something he would miss," said McDowell. She added it would definitely be an advan­ tage for him to have a new trial and already have knowledge of the prosecuting attorney's entire case. “The right not to testify is a basic instruc­ tion. Mr. Dodge is well aw are of it." she said. In denying the request for a new trial, McDowell ruled there was no error in the jury instructions given, that the specific instruction was intentionally waived, and that the jury instructions were thoroughly reviewed by both sides and no objections concerning those spec­ ified instructions were made. When issues about a pre-sentencing report from the probation department were raised, however, McDowell said she would grant one week for corrections to be made. She moved Curtis’ sentencing to Oct. 3. Dodge said several errors in the report needed to be corrected. He also noted that the probation officer who started the report is no longer at work because of an accident and the case is being handled by another officer. That officer, he noted, has never met with Curtis about the report being filed. He also asked the court to consider adjourning sentencing until the Michigan. Supreme Court decision ha* been made con­ cerning Curtis’ appeal of the charges still' pending there. \ See APPEAL, page 7 City council sends tobacco and e-cigarettes up in smoke Smokers toM to feeep f/te/r foufte ot/f of effy giarkSjL buildings and grounds by Sandra Ponsetto | 2 Chad Curtis reviewed the jury instructions and no objec­ tion regarding that specific instruction was made regarding what the jury was told. “If he [Dodgel had a problem with it. he should have said something then,” said Elsworth. “He didn't. He waived his objec­ tions," McDowell acknowledged that the specific jury instructions regarding Curtis not testify­ ing were not read as part of the packet of instructions. However, she noted that both attorneys thoroughly inspected the jury instruction packets and no objections regard­ ing those specific instructions were made. Dodge did make objection* to omissions about jury instructions regarding character witnesses, and those instructions were then included. McDowell further acknowledged that the defendant was instructed in court of his right not to testify before closing arguments start­ ed. "Hie court read the instructions that were reviewed and approved by both attorneys,” McDowell said Wednesday. She noted that Dodge has been practicing law' for more than 40 years in Ixith the state and federal court systems and is highly regarded in West Michigan as one of the best defense attorneys. “I can only conclude that his lack of objec­ tion was cither a strategical decision by Mr. Dodge or perhaps one to create an appeal issue. If it was inadvertent, I don’t know, but I have serious doubts that Mr. Dodge, with the Staff Writer There are no if*. ands or buts about it. Hastings City Council wasn’t just blow ing smoke when members discussed banning electronic cigarettes and tobacco use in Riverside Cemetery, all municipal buildings and adjacent grounds and parks and green spaces. Earlier this month, the council approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking and e-cigarettes in 1st Ward Park, TanglcTown Playground at Bob King Park, and the spray plaza downtown Monday evening, the coun­ cil had a second reading, and. by an 8-1 vote, adopted a second non-smoking ordinance, to prohibit smoking and the use of e-cigarettes in Bob King Park, Fish Hatchery Park.Tydcn Park and adjoining city-owned property north of the Thomapplc River. 1st Ward Park. 2nd Ward Park, Hastings Dog Park, Hastings Riverwalk, including land 10 feet on either side of the pavement, and improved areas adjoining the trail, such as stairs and overlook, Bliss Riverfront Park, Hastings Outdoor Nature Area (Sweezy's Pond), Hammond Road Disc Golf Course and Zhigaawin Trail area, Hastings Spray Plaza, Riverside Cemetery and all buildings and facilities owned or operated by the city. Before the council discussed and voted on the proposed ordinance, city resident and president of the Thomapplc Trail Association president Rick Moore commended the coun­ cil for taking step* to make city parks and public spaces smoke-five. “Lungs are very important to all of us,” he said. "That's why all my life I would slap cigarettes out of adults' hands,” he said. "As a kid, they thought it was cute. As an adult, its never worked for me. "I w ant to really appreciate you people for being adults and stepping up and saying, ‘You can smoke on your own property or in your car, and pollute your own life; but, please, don’t smoke in the park and pollute everyone else’s life because tobacco is the only thing you can purchase that will kill you when used properly. If you five long enough, it will kill you.” Mike Snyder, a city resident and member of the Riverside Cemetery advisory board, said he was in favor of the ban in all pro­ posed locations, except Riverside Cemetery. "You’re going to have people out there after a funeral, they’re not going to be in a state of mind They’re going to want a ciga­ rette or something, and I sec nothing wrong with it as long as they are not with, or by. a group,” Snyder told the council. While council member Jen DePue agreed with Snyder, she was among the eight coun­ cil members who voted to approve the motion to adopt the ordinance as presented, which included Riverside Cemetery. Council member Don Bowers cast the sole dissenting vote. He said he felt smoking should be allowed Riverside Cemetery, the Riverwalk, Hammond Road. Fish Hatchery Park, and TVden. "The reason I do is simple,” he said. “They are large area* that have more adults than children, so the smoke itself would be less offenses in some of those cases. And, again we represent all voters, not just non-smok­ ers.” See SMOKE, page 4 Hastings Fanners Market will host its annual Hastings Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 5, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. During the festival an antique tractor show adja­ cent to the maikel where vendors will offer fresh seasonal produce, Hower'', and crafts. Along w ith apples and cider, there will be activities including a carved pumpkin contest, an apple pk contest, music, face painting, apples and cider Community members who wish to participate in the carved pumpkin con­ test arc asked to bring already-carved pumpkins to be displayed on the eourthouse lawn by 11 a rn. Volunteers wilt judge the pumpkins al noon, arid l ie winner will recchc 550 cash. . Apple pie contest entrants aic a> •to bring lheir homemade pic to f lv court house lawn by 11 am. -histm Straube of the Seasonal Grille will choose the winner, who will receive a & | j j I prize of $50 cah To participate as a vendor at die led>sal or for more information, cadi the Hany County Chumbvj of Commerce. 269-945-2454. or email intern'Wibar ry.com. fidtori Kellogg district conducts ■•v-i, UVfW** planned evacuation drill stS" were guided across the highway enroute to a destination evacuation drill will be carried in Saturday's Reminder^8 �Pow wow communicates history and heritage with dance^and^ by ('(instance Cbeesenian Stittf Writer I’hc I5lh annual Walk in the Spirit Pow MCcrvrm>tiia! protou’h arc imip--landing £ Wou Saturday and Sunday at Historic cilwctsalionsof ic.sjx’cl. honored by dance, | ( hartton Park saw the return of Native day Xmcnc.in uadihonx to the sacred grounds of andParticipants songs called vocablesaid Kolank. often u ear’*/* custom-made cloth. I th; Anishniibe and Potaw alarm tribes. .< h.uhon Park was designated ax a historic inc, in designs and pattern.' with time-consliming and complex beadwork that includes ' site in 1972, honoring the original settlers of baubles. stones, shells and many sacred feath­ Hx 1.»nJ. the Native American peoples. 7 he Gathering of l*hundcr Foundation, a ers of honored birds such as- the eagle, crow nonprobt oryur,u/cd to help preserve culture and turkey These traditional garments, or and in the sacred u.iditioiis of the indigenous “regalia,'* speak about who that person is and people, sponsored the dnmimers during the what he or she cherishes most. The clothing often tells traditional stories and the dance event. Visitors were encouraged tu participate in moves and footwork of the dancer further ?r •ditkr’,- and ceremonial customs. such as enhances the story . Kolarik explained that it is the s.u red tiic. sunrise ceremonies and talkine prohibited by Native American culture to sircivs Ihc pow wow also featured native touch the garments of a dancer or elder, even dancing. singing and drumming in die arena. is lying on the ground. of the ceremonial to the beginning 7 he all-volunteer pou wow committee if itPrior devotes large amounts of time and effort to dance, a smudging of the color guard. to the meticulously pertbnned and honored cer­ cleanse the participants-, is performed. Lead male and female dancers, as well as Approved traders also participated in the junior dancers, arc picked each year to lead all emony. ov ent. offering traditional tools, clothing, jew - the participants in the form of Iradicional dry. and the famous try bread, for all to enjoy. . dance. Drummers provide the beat and the ‘ Native American tradition dictates respect tor all living things.” said Bryce Kolarik.: vocables for the ceremony. sound man and elder of the ceremony. “Wc • iw — _ Swanson, head veteran, leads the color guard during Sunday’s Walk ............ Jack in the Spirit Pow Wow at Charlton Park ---------------------- This hatchet, hand crafted by Wayne Stiller of Twin Lakes, uses all nature materials including real sinew. A partner to the hatchet, the beaded cane (left), made by Sally Lucas, look two weeks to make and involved the weaving of 168 black-tipped eagle feathers with beads woven by hand into a pattern that tells the story of the Native American culture. Dancers perform in the aren intertribal dance ceremony. Thornapple Players will present the drama “The sounds of Native Americ and the sights of traditional dancer around keeping synchronicity with beat are a spectacle to behold.” sa “We are u loving, giving, compass ple and we offer our traditional ce a way of celebrating the gift of life By-Jerome 1 avvancc .u>d Robert E. Ice. On ... Oct. 2 @ 7pm Open to the Public (All Seats $6) . Oct. 3,4 & 5 @ 7pm Oct. 6 @ 2pm Jn the Iknnixun Performing Arts Center located in Ihc Barry Community Enrichment (’enter al 231 Broadway in Hastings, Ml 4905M Tickets are S10 for Adults and for Students A Senior Citizens to) BARRY 11IV phone by vailing ih'/tii.ppkCouncil. 269-945 2002 At left: Thu Gathering Foundation sponsors The Dru ot drummers and singers th Native American pow wows traditional songs and music Mishomas (Grandfather Providing information tor the are Barbie Cornell (left). Car and Teresa Tibbe (right) �■ The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 26, 2013 - Page 3 to John Loftus humbled by Hometown Hero honor chased hundreds of livestock nt the fair. He s invested his heart and time and a lot of bucks in (his community and the future of (his communily," said Buckowing. "He's an extra blessing." She told the crowd about some of the man) oth... Cn ’.°u Pul me ’n a vategory of all the behind-the-scenes things laiftus has done. People who have been honored before, She said he purchased 100 tickets at the 7K ti ’ „ u aCl 10 tbllow. 1 hope 1 can do it jus- spaghetti dinner and treated eighth graders to he said at Thursday night’s TAEF din- ice cream after they placed flags on gravesites of veterans. She said he’s also a generous sup­ Loftus thanked the guests for being at the porter of Thomapplc Township Emergency inner and said more than once that he was Services and was instrumental in moving the amazed anyone would want to pay to have a Middleville Veterans Day program from meal with him. He especially thanked mem­ downtown to the high school. He was also bers ol the union IxK-al 730, the Thomapplc very active in continuing the Memorial Day Kellogg school officials, and everyone who parade and celebration in Middleville. has helped him along the way. "The list could go on and on," she said. “1 "Thanks doesn’t sound like much, but ... aspire to be the kind of person you are when 1 it’s the best 1 can do." said Loftus. grow up — I don’t know’ when that will be, He got a chance to tell everyone just how said Buckowing. he s doing in his own unique way when Deb Marge and John Loftus also were recently Buckowing purposely asked him "How arc honored as the Middleville Heritage Day you doing John?" It’s not a question many grand marshals and rode in the stagecoach people ask more than once of the farmer and down Main Street for the parade. The couple have been married 51 years this fall and lived former GM worker. Without hesitation, Loftus offered his ram­ most of their lives on a farm in Irving bling answer that has become known by many Township. Their modest home is filled with in the community. Dinner guests chuckled ribbons, banners and thank-you notes from 4­ H kids. One kitchen wall, called his "wall of when he .started his standard reply. Loftus. 85, is well known in the community fame" is updated yearly with new 4-H live­ for his support for Barry County 4-H. his stock auction photos. In an interview at his home earlier this enthusiasm to support veterans, and his will­ ingness to help anyone in need. TAEF recog­ summer, Loftus said he doesn’t consider him­ nized his love of country and dedication to the self a hero. "I’ve been blessed. I truly have been 4-H program with two cakes — one decorated with a red. white and blue American flag and blessed. I always felt like you have to help our less-fortunate brothers and sisters and the the other with the green 4-H clover. kids. The kids arc our future," he said. “That’s why I buy all those animals at the fair." In the past 20 years, he’s spent an estimat­ ed $250,000-plus supporting 4-H youths by buying animals at the fair. He turns around and donates much of the meat to food pantries and churches in the area. Some churches use the meat’ to raise money in raffles, extending the benefits. Loftus is a member of many community organizations including the Lions, Rotary, VI-AV, Eagles. Elks. Moose and American Legion He was bom in Grand Rapids to John and Alice Loftus. A fire destroyed their home when John was a young boy, and he was sent to live with his grandfather. Austin Loftus, on Parmalee Road in Irving Township. TAEF President Kyle McKeown thanked the Loftus family for allowing the organiza­ tion to honor John and his service to the com­ munity. ' uWe absolutely need more people like you in the world John," he said. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Gieat-niece Cara Loftus reads an Foundation was started with a $30,000 gift to essay she wrote in sixth grade about her the school district from the estate of Francis great-uncle John Loftus. and Fem Trouyot. The school board created an independent and self-perpetuating founda­ "He’s always been a very supportive Dad. tion with the gift. At first, the focus was on It’s just amazing how one person can touch so scholarships for high school students. But the many lives,*’ said his daughter. Bridget. "I’m scope was later expanded to serve as a com­ proud to call him my dad. Thanks Dad, for munity foundation and support various needs everything you’ve done for this whole com- within the TK school district. munily.” His great-niece Cara I-oftus read an essay she wrote in sixth grade about her great-uncle whom she said was "beautiful from head to toe.’’ “Inside his heart is a tremendous heart," she said. She remembered riding tractors with him on the farm when she wasn’t quite big enough to reach the pedals. “Those are some of my greatest childhood memories," she said. Craig Kenyon and Deb Buckowing talked about their experiences over the years with John. “My dad was very proud of what you did for all those 4-H kids over the years." said Kenyon. "He said you were always the one to start bidding to make sure the kids got a good price." Then he held up a check from John Loftus — something he’s received numerous times while working with area food banks. "Your generosity from the heart is appreci­ ated by all the food banks and the people who use the food banks," said Kenyon. Buckowing described Loftus as "a kind, selfless man who does his best to take care of his little comer of the world." John Loftus’ daughter, Bridget, thanks “He has a big heart for kids, and has pur­ her dad for his support over the years. Julie Makarcwicz Writer Thom-. i ftUS’ honored as the 2013 nOI » Anra Enrichment Foundation honi>rv0|'tn ^Cro’ he was humbled and Snored by the award. John i John Loftus gives his trademark witty response when askea How are you doing?" Today there are ■nan>' fu”ds cr™«l by dif­ ferent groups of donors. Many scholarships tire awarded annually, and the general fund John Loftus is surrounded by family at Thursday’s Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner where he was honored as the 2013 Hometown Hero. Pictured are (front row, from left) his wife, Marge, John, their daughter, Bridget Loftus, (back) John’s niece Theresa Loftus, great-niece Colleen Loftus, nephew Paul Loftus, and great-niece Cara Loftus. Two great-nephews, Shawn and Connor Loftus were unable to attend because they are serving in the U.S. Navy. John’s nephew Kevin, also was unable to attend. Photos by Julie Makarcwicz John Loftus has generously supported the Barry County 4-H youths over the years. supports grants for various community needs, such as playgrounds, summer camps, and out­ door education. The original $30,000 grew to $300,000 by 2004 and today is at more than $1.3 million. Each year the TAEF honors an individual. HCB employees volunteering during the family, or organization as the local Hometown Hero. Recent recipients of the Hometown Hero award were Joyce Domirc and Terri VanderKooi in 2012, Marilyn Finkbeiner in 2011, Bob and Helen Wenger in 2010 and Rex and Christine Schad in 2009. United Way Day of Caring Lending for a Cause Help us support the United Way during the month of October! Hastings City Bank will donate $25 to the United Way for every loan booked during the month of October. Please see any of our lenders for a revrew of our many great loan products and rates. Whether you are considering a new car loan, personal loan, home equity line °f credit or financing a new or existing mortgage, we can it p. Together we can make a difference in our community. Flags from the various branches of service, as well as 4-H clovers, serve as deco­ rations for the TAEF dinner honoring John Loftus. LIVE UNITED United Way �Wion page 4 - Thursday, September 26. 2013 ~ The Hastings Bonner Did you SCC? Good planning protects land, promotes expansion Peeking duck ... . a this s-nace to a nhotoeraph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barr) County, ]f you have a photo to sh ire please send ii to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058: or email newsr«j,ld!.rap(,ics.coni. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information do you know? Downed buck Bow hunters — both women and men — will hit the trails and woods Tuesday, Oct. 1, when Michigan’s bow hunting season for deer begins. So. do you recognize this lady archer, or know when this photo was taken? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the mid­ dle of the past century that have no date, names or other informa­ BD1C tion. We’re hoping readers can help us iden­ tify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; email news(«jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of a nurse and a blood donor drew no response. SMOKE, continued from page 1------------------------- In other business, the council: parallels Green Street to the south. DePuc • Approved the amendment of burial relat­ said she was concerned that closing Green ed fees for Riverside Cemetery to reflect that Street to vehicle traffic during trick-or-treat­ Mike Hallifax — who was awarded the con­ ing simply moved the hazard one block over. tract for maintenance and operation of the The council approved the closure of Green cemetery —- has said he will only charge the Street according to the plan used last year and city overtime rates for burial-related services directed staff lo work with residents on when they occur on a Sunday or on a day his Walnut Street to ensure the safety of trick-orcompany recognizes as a holiday, those being treaters and their families on Walnut. New Year’s Day. Memorial Day, • Approved a request from the Barry Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving County Area Chamber of Commerce and Christmas. The amended rates are: Burial Executive Director Valerie Byrnes to hold the rights, legal resident $300: non-resident $(XX); third annual Gus Mackcr 3-on-3 basketball adult grave opening and closing 8 a.m. to 5 tournament in downtown Hastings Saturday, p.m. Monday through Saturday. $800; June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 20id-. Sundays, holidays and after hours. $1,550; • Approved a proposal from Barry County children (coffin four feet or less in length) 8 Central Dispatch director Phyllis Fuller to a.m. to 5 p m. Monday through Saturday allow a change in the composition of the tech­ $300; Sundays, holidays and after hours, nical advisory board so 51 percent of its $550: cremains grave opening and closing. 8 members represent criminal justice agencies, a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Saturday, in compliance with Criminal Justice $300; Sundays, holidays and after hours, Information regulations. $550; monument foundations, 50 cents per • Considered a request from residents square inch. Hastings City Council reviews David, and Ruby Bolton for a caution sign to all of its Ice resolutions annually and amends be placed near their South Broadway resi­ them as necessary. dence to warn motorists to slow down. It was • Unanimously approved a request to close the consensus of the council that such signs West Green Street between Broadway and arc ineffective, and city staff was directed to Cass Street from 5 to 8 p.m. Halloween assist the couple, whose mail box in on the Night, Fhtirsday. Oct. 31, to increase safety opposite side of the road from their house, in 'for children and families during trick or treat­ working out a solution with the United States ing. Green Street is traditionally one of the Postal Srnice that would make it safer for busiest streets in liie city on Halloween night. them tn collect their mail. • Awarded the bid. as recommended by However, DcPue said she noticed a marked increase in traffic on Walnut Street, which /director of Public Services Tim Ginbach for the purchase of a 2013 Caterpillar 93OK wheel loader at the cost of S163.155, and thc purchase of a 2014 International 41,000 GVWR plow, salt and dump truck at a a cost of $143,424 through thc State ol Michigan MiDcal Purchasing program. The council also awarded a bid of 511.632 to Peerless Midwest, for the overhaul of reservoir hi8>> ■service pump No. 1 as recommended by Girrbach. • Unanimously approved a motion to “cept a sculpture of a horse entitled. "Gaze” by Janies L. Olcson Jr w|,jch was part ol the 2012-13 Midwest Sculpture Initiative exhibit >n downtown Hastings The sculpture is being Purchased and donated to the city by Doug and Margaret DcCantp Ute sculpture will be incorporated inl0 ih'c design of the new municipal parking lot behind Walldorf! Brewpub and Bistro and Ace Hardware. • Accepted a contribution of M.000 from !he Hunds of the ||.blin,s Dog Park for the instillation is a proposed drinking fountain a"d spigot at.the dog nark Because a sanitary sc«er would need to‘be installed lor a drink- !i fountain to sen e human'.3 sP'80l.,rt Pro; v'de Water for dogs win Ise installed first and staff Will work w lh lh'' „p on the installaU0" a drinking plater date • Approved a mn,: >h indM and c*osc Well No. 2 i;im".',,|,,t0:b w,1h Michigan ............. .... Thc importance of small business has seen a lol of hype these days. In reality, though, I wonder if government and its representatives approach small business and its possibilities of growth with enough excitement and enthusiasm. ’Die Small Business Administration says small businesses represent 99.7 per­ cent of employer firms and that, since 1995, such entities have generated 64 per­ cent of new jobs. Small businesses accounted for 41 percent of the total United States private payroll. To me, that just confirms how impor­ tant small business is to our economy. In fact, it’s what makes places like Barry County grow and prosper. That’s why I was interested when I heard that Fillmore Equipment Company was going to appear before the Barry County Planning Commission Monday evening lo discuss its expansion plans. I wasn’t able to attend the meeting, but asked my son. Jon, to go so that he could offer my written recollections on how thc business ended up at the comer of North Broadway and Welcome Road in Carlton Township and how important it is that we support its growth. The planning commis­ sion seemed to understand the importance of supporting such business, later voting unanimously to approve the site plan. The company’s rich history dates back to 1840 when it was one of the first busi­ nesses in Hastings — and likely one of the two oldest continuing businesses in the county today. It was more than 20 years before the U.S. Civil War began that Henry A. Goodyear moved here from the Detroit area to start a trading company, mostly dealing, at the time, with Native Americans throughout the area. In 1880, Goodyear opened a hardware store he called H.A. Goodyear and Sons, operating it until he sold the business to his sons in 1937. By then, the family had a full line of hardware and home appli­ ances along with a John Deere Farm Implement and a Studebaker automobile -franchise. The main store was on State Street where Ace Hardware is presently located. The automobile and farm implement business was housed on the comer of South Jefferson and Apple streets. In 1955. David Goodyear III, took over thc business and ran it until 1962 when he sold the hardware portion lo Gerald Bolthou.se. After selling the hardware, Goodyear was able to concentrate on his farm implement business and later moved it to a larger site on South Bedford Road, or M-37, until he sold the business in 1984 to the Timmerman family from Holland. After buying the business, the Timmermans renamed it Thomapplc Valley Equipment Company. Due to con­ tinued growth and the loss of two of its competitors in Lake Odessa and Caledonia, die company built a new upto-date sales and service facility on a 10acre site at the comer of North M-43 and Welcome Road, where it remains today. 'Dial expansion on North M-43 was not without its problems. Shortly after finaliz­ ing plans to move the business, the fami­ ly was presented with a lawsuit dealing with the rezoning of the property. Apparently, a small group of neighbors was concerned with the impact the facili­ ty could have on their rural countryside. Former Judge Richard Shuster allowed the project to continue, though, when he supported thc decision of county zoning officials lo rczone the property from agri­ What do you cultural-residential to commercial, there­ by allowing the business to locate on the ""I find it appropriate," said Shuster of lhc zoning board's decision- I find that t meets all the statutory requirements and is a reasonable exercise of their d.screttom The Timmermans hosted a grand opt ing Feb. II. 1995, for thc state-of-the-art facility and called it Fillmore Equipment Balancing the two high-pnonty inter­ ests of its community - protecting the land while promoting expansion - the zoning board got it right then. too. Not only did they promote a business that has now grown to more than 50 employees who live and spend money in their local communities, the zoning board also retained a key piece to this area’s agricul­ tural heritage. Some years ago. Michigan State University identified the rich vein of soil that runs from Caledonia through Lake Odessa and Woodland as one of the best stretches of farmland in the state of Michigan. And where is the implement company that supports operations farm­ ing that land? Right in the center of that agricultural masterpiece. Opponents of zoning often consider such regulation as unnecessary govern­ mental intrusion on individual property rights. Yet, zoning advocates cite qualityof-life and good planning procedures — which are zoning advantages for any com­ munity. Most community planners say zoning helps define how properties arc used, what buildings might look like and identi­ fy the best places for development. It’s important for any community to have an understanding of how zoning ordinances are supposed lo work and how they pro­ mote good land use in the future. The public must play a role by provid­ ing comments and input as part of any public hearings. It’s imperative that citi­ zens understand the importance business orr; theirTommimities; . however, land stewardship must be part of I thc process. > ...... । I As one of the main highways in the \ county, M-43 can handle the commerce ' while maintaining its rural character. North M-43 today is home lo two veteri­ nary clinics, a body shop, a couple of churches, a landfill, cabin rentals and my company’s headquarters that have been a part of our operation for nearly 60 years. (The Banner, by the way, dates back to 1856, before the Civil War, but still 16 years after Henry Goodyear established what became Fillmore Equipment.) When planning and zoning is done right, quality-of-life issues and the protec­ tion of neighborhoods become an impor­ tant part of the process. Sometimes, zon­ ing experts get caught up in thc authority they possess, disregarding the benefits of a project, and the community suffers in the end. As author and business expert Josh Kaufman once said, “The future you see is the future you get.” The former Barry' County Futuring Group dedicated its efforts to determine what the needs of the county might be in the future and the potential of achieving those needs. They understood the impor­ tance of. “Protecting thc past while plan­ ning for a beautiful future.” Today’s leaders should follow their lead. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J"Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive opinion noli V t posed each week by accessing our website, www.IInstingsB aimer < tabulated and reported, along with a new question the following w Last w eek: A study by economists from leading world universities says the income gap between the top 1 percent of earners and the rest of U.S. society is similar to what it was in the 1920s. Income for the top 1 percent went up almost 20 percent in 2012. for the bottom 99 percent, less than 1 percent. Is the middle class, a model of capitalism, disappearing? 92% Yes 8% No o’ the ^UCsli«n Rcsulls be For this week: In an apparent road rar,n , drivers fatally short each ntr nci'Jent' lw“ at an Ionia car wash an 'er ast week dispute. Road rage even^ an unc,ear on the increase. Have tn Seen’,0 be ^vodinaroadragXXp^ 03 ’ovolved in □ No �The Hastings Banner — - Thursday. September 26, 2013 -- Page 5 ■ Fracking «lk doesn’t get far in Hope Township . Wri'ir ,Oday* th. Is 2nd Ward on forgotten list? To the editor: rrn/^Cn lh5 Cdy of Hastings going to when it’s time to go home. The City needs to do better supervising and training of snowplow drivers, too. When is it legal to drive backward down street for six blocks and not check cross traffic when you can’t see both ways? They clearly do U-turns with plows down, pushing snow and spinning their tires to keep moving. Do thc city employees think no one is watching? We pay taxes like evepfone else but are treated like second-rate citizens. The 2nd Ward is the worst maintained area of the city, why? Doug Morrison. Hastings P- ir streets in the 2nd Ward? Trees have n growing in storm drains for several years now, an example being at thc comer of " outh East Street and Clinton. The streets are crumbling due to little or no maintenance. ..cre arc potholes on Clinton and °ntgomery streets and around thc manholes on East Street. The City drove around in May and was supposed to do repairs but didn’t do anything. When it conies to snow’removal and street maintenance, thc 2nd Ward is the last to get things done. It’s hit and miss in this area. The plows start to plow several streets then leave Smoking restrictions should apply personally, too To the editor: beer drinking. Needless to say. I didn’t stick around. I thought both of these were not allowed in our parks. I am super-sensitive to secondhand smoke. When I go for walks, I can smell it from cars passing by, also from people’s houses and from others walking by. There is a point that, when you get older, thc health of your body decreases and the effects of smoking kick in. So in this free country we live in, where are my rights to breathe clean, fresh air without smoke being a part of that? Be smart and quit while you can. Bruce Vaughn, Hastings I would like to comment on thc ongoing smoking restrictions in the Hastings area. I think the first thing to do is to get educated about the effects of smoking and secondhand smoke and what they do to the body. There is no question that smoking causes cancer, strokes, heart attacks and emphysema. As an cx-smokcr, I had a silent heart attack with two arteries closed off. I had open-heart surgery' in 2009. 1 am on medication to treat high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, and congestive heart failure. When Summerfest was here and I went to Fish Hatchery Park to watch thc softball games, there was a lot of smoke in the air and | BUSINESS BRIEFS Don Bowers honored .» Hastings City Councilman Don Bowers was among thc 10 government officials hon­ ored by the Michigan Municipal League at its annual convention Sept. 19 in Detroit. Bowers was among 10 graduates of thc League’s 2013 Elected Officials Academy and received recognition for three levels in the program’s four-level education tier. In its 16th year, the Elected Officials Academy is an ongoing program that edu­ cates and recognizes elected officials across the state for their dedication to becoming as professional and knowledgeable as possible in the role of public servants. (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Brett Bremer Juhe Makarcwicz Shan Carney Constance Cheeseman Fran Faverman Bonnie Mattson Sandra Ponsetto For thc secondI ‘ hofiJOnta| hv(jra(.\’‘0,’Un versial practice cf public j, c frac­ luring was the ScPt 19 ,On *n Hope Township 1' (he township’ , This time it * . l0 wrestle J/ finning commission that S a Co hc issue, less than two **™nship Board ">ectmg of the Hope Trustees ScPL9f health, safety "Tlie issue of rt,cS a htt|c i, ‘nd general welfare issues de* comment of an airing than a p* prc5ideZ^’ gested Steve ^Ji^higan I . hc ,ocal advocacy of Defense, one of » " uuri . >*^ers who addressed hydr*«£' Iiinni «•Hhe low1)4hip and disputed ordinance, t™"!'S?lon’s authority to es,abL3,mission\ 8ula,lnS it The planning r«P°n,e WK to point out . Uc^ a township bod\ has no authonty ™ nutters. P "Well, Steve, th* ** ‘ ^,ng commission and we will not vote gas rights or leas­ es. this is not 7p£^°" « for," responded Chair came here tonight to conduct p • g c°mmission busi­ ness and wc have. a*’ .. a-Vs on our agenda, an opportunity tor publ^ comment. * "We anticipate lhaj public comments are probably going • c to what wc do as a planning commission, and I don’t think we have any anticipat,on’ °l that I’m aware of, of dealing with that 15SJJe a planning com­ mission in the foreseeable future." Losher quickly responded. “Well, call me naive, said Losher. who had already expressed concern that he had not been granted a spot on the meeting’s agenda "I think it’s very well within your purview, in conjunction with the township board, to take these issues seriously. “You can’t regulate the location or the operation or the abandonment of an oil and gas well, I realize that. Townships and plan­ ning and zoning boards, however, do have thc authority to regulate ancillary activities, such as noise, road issues, dust issues, hours of operation issues, fire, safety. What I am ask­ ing for is consideration of this board as well as the township board to put in place some protective ordinances." Guernsey Lake resident Doug Zaccanclli added his voice to that statement, recounting another controversial land practice in the town­ ship that had been allowed by township leader. "When they put the sand mine in on Guernsey Lake, they ^ist overlooked every- Specialist answers questions about online services, eligibility, disability I need to get a benefit verification letter. Do I need to go to a Social Security office? No, you can get it online. There’s no need to fight traffic and visit a busy government office in order to obtain proof of your bene­ fits. To get your benefit verification letter, visit us online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and set up a my Social Security account. After you’ve spent a few- minutes to establish your account, it will be simple to get your benefit verifica­ tion letter immediately and much more, al any time. For example, in addition to getting another benefit verification letter in the future, you can check your benefit and pay­ ment information, as well as your earnings record. You also can change your address, phone number and direct deposit information. Get your benefit verification now at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Are Social Security numbers reassigned after a person dies? No. We do not reassign Social Security numbers. In all. have assigned more than 460 million Social Security numbers. Each year we assign about 5.5 million new num­ bers. There are over I billion combinations of the nine-digit Social Security number. As a result, the current system has enough new numbers to 11st for several more generations. For more information about Social Security, visit our website at www.socialsecurily.gov. Can I apply online for retirement benefits? Yes. In fact, almost half of all individuals apply for retirement benefits online. Join the millions of Americans who have saved a trip to a Social Security office and applied the quickest and easiest way — online. In as little as 15 minutes, you can submit your applica­ tion electronically- n most cases, once you’ve submitted your app (cation, you’re done, and there are no f°rms to sign or documents to send in. If we do need more information to process your app1,cau°n, a representative will contact you. f°r morc information about applying onbr}c* visit the website www.socialsecurity.goy or call toll-free, 800­ 772-1213 (Tn* 8(X)-325-O778). $40 per year in aapnng county POSTMASTER Send add-wi c/wngej to P.O Bo<B Hastings, M! 430504602 Second CUm Postage Paxl at Hoards, Ml 43056 that a township or county cannot disregard state law and regulate an industry where Michigan law has made Mich regulation ille­ gal. Reading from thc Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Moore said, A township or county shall not regulate or control thc drilling, completion or operation of oil or gas wells or other wells drilled for oil or gas exploration purposes and shall not have juris­ diction with reference to thc issuance of per­ mits for the location, drilling, completion, operation or abandonment of such wells.” Moore concluded, ‘‘The township has absolutely no authority to regulate ... oil and gas.” Losher agreed that the 2006 Zoning Enabling Act “takes oil and gas wells off thc table, but we would be negligent if we didn’t pursue these ‘ancillary’ things’... I'm not say­ ing ban fracking. We can’t stop that, bur we can stop some of thc surrounding issues. So I would just ask you to revisit your master plan and some of your ordinances with those con­ cerns in mind.” Using a map to illustrate what he called the current status of oil and gas interests in Barry County, I-osher noted that as much as onethird of the land area in the county is current­ ly under lease, adding that MLAWD is “cur­ rently in litigation against thc DNR for leas­ ing the public land, the mineral rights to which have been leased without, we feel, proper environmental analysis.” Losher then asked planning commission members to state for the public record whether they, or any of their family members, have entered into oil and gas leases, saying, “I think it’s important for the public to know, especially when matters like this are dis­ cussed or voted on." Though they did not provide the requested information, planning commissioners did appeal to their audience from a personal per­ spective, saying they all are Hope Township residents, too. but charged with zoning regu­ lation oversight. Members pointed out that the planning commission plays a “recom­ mending role" to the township board and that, in the case of fracking, if the township board is inclined to take an official position all it’s doing is “taking a position." Wall Lake resident Barb Cichy wasn’t buy­ ing. instead directing frank and incisive advice lo planning commission members. "I would like to sec no fracking in Hope Township," said Cichy. “Belly up to the bar and do the right thing." • SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Subscription RmIm: $35 py year in B*ry County $45 per year e lAwtwe body’s objections and your own laws and ordinances,” Zaccanclli told planning com­ missioners. “By allowing this to happen, you are not only endangering the mortgages we have on our houses now. because (lending companies) can just call these mortgages due and payable immediately, but you also threat­ en the evaluations of our properties, and the ability to get new mortgages on them for other buyers." Christy Tigchelaar, a Wall Lake resident, reminded commissioners that addressing their responsibilities has a direct effect on her life and investment. “My question is, if the buck doesn’t stop with you. who does it stop with?" Tigchelaar challenged commissioners. “We’re asking you to do your job. Everything I have is in my home, and I don’t own it. So if (the bank) says, ’Christy, you’ve gotta pay,’ I’m [out of luck). 1 can’t sell — who’s going to want to live on a lake that’s polluted ?’’ Commission members, however, continued to maintain that its focus is on zoning, that any ordinance, such as a noise ordinance, is created and approved by the township board, not thc planning commission. Because it restricts itself to zoning issues only, the plan­ ning commission has no power lo act on any other type of ordinance. If zoning regulations established for an industrial zone are violated, commissioner members pointed out, then it does become a planning commission issue. But noise regulations, road restrictions, and other specific ordinance regulations arc town­ ship issues and enforced by the county sher­ iff’s department or the slate police. The explanations still did not sit well with additional speakers. “If tanker trucks spill 42 gallons each lime, they do not have to record that anywhere," said Sue Trudeau, a property owner on Wall Lake. “1 called the fire department, they arc not [hazardous materials) technicians. They’d have to call Battle Creek or Grand Rapids. What we need are some ordinances that can kind of protect what roads these trucks are going on. They are gonna truck all this garbage in ... and then maybe put the chemi­ cals back in a dry’ well as storage — forever." An unidentified resident insisted, "You can do something — we’re empowering you to do something." At that point, new planning consultant Andy Moore referenced the 2006 Zoning Enabling Act and thc 2008 Planning Enabling Act, which, among other things, describe the scope of local authority regarding the devel­ opment and use of land, and repeatedly stated If both my >Ptll‘'e and I arc entitled to Social Securitybased on our own work records. i* 1 any reduction in our payments beed^ U e are married? No. We indepc’11 cntly calculate each per­ son’s Social 1 y benefit amount. Each spouse receive’ 3 monthly benefit amount based on his or her own eamings. Couples arc not penalized simply because they are mar­ ried. If one member of the couple earned lowwages or did not earn enough Social Security credits to be eligible for retirement benefits, he or she may be eligible to receive benefits as a spouse. Learn more about Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov. I know I am eligible to apply for disability benefits based on my earnings record. But how docs Social Security decide whether I am disabled? Overall, wc use a five-step evaluation process to decide whether you are disabled. The process considers any current work activ­ ity you are doing. It also considers the sever­ ity of your medical condition and how it affects y our ability to work. To be found dis­ abled, you must be unable to do work you did before you became disabled and we must decide you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition; .and y our disability must last, or be expected to last, for at least one year or to result in death. . Social Security pays only for total disabili­ ty. We do not pay benefits for partial or short­ term disability. For more information, read our publication. Disability Benefits, by visit­ ing www.socialsecurily.gov/pubs and typing the title of the publication in the search box on the left side of the page. If I go back to work, will I automatically lose my Social Security disability benefits? No, Social Security has several work incen­ tive proeranis to help people who want to work. You may be able to receive monthly ben­ efits and continue your health care coverage during a trial work period. For information ^bout Social Security’s work incentives and how they can help you return to work, you Should Visit Ihc special work site wWw.social^urity-8ovZwork: sce lhe on work incentives at wwwjocialsecuriiy.gov/redbook: orcheck out publications at www.sociahecurity.gov/pubs and type “work­ in lhe search box. If I receive Supplemental Security Income disability benefits, what is thc effect on my benefits if I work? In most ca^cs, your return to work would duce your benefit amount Unlike Social Security disability, there is no "Inal work period" for people who gel SSI disability ben­ efits H )’&ur *ncome besides SSI is from your work, you can eam up to $1,505 in a month (in 2013) before wc stop your pay­ ments. We have several publications about SSI. including Reporting Your Wages When You Receive Supplemental Security Income, available at www.socialsecurily.gov/pubs. Simply type lhe title of the publication into thc publication search box on the left side of lhe page. Note that there arc other work incentives that can help you return to work when you receive SSI. You can read about them in “What You Need to Know When You Get Supplemental Security Income." also available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. / am receiving Supplemental Security Income. Can my children receive dependent's benefits based on my benefits? No. SSI benefits are based on the needs of one individual and are paid only to lhe quali­ fying person. Disabled children arc potential­ ly eligible for SSI, but no spouse’s, dependent children’s or survivors benefits are payable like they arc with Social Security benefits. For more information, sec our publication Supplemental Security Income, available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Type the title in the publication search box on the left side of the page. You also may want to read Understanding Supplemental Security­ Income, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi.qext-understanding-ssi.htm. Is it true that ifyou have low income you can get help paying your Medicare premiums '? Yes If your income and resources arc lim­ ited. your slate may be able to help with your Medicare Part B premium, deductibles and coinsurance amounts. State rules vary on thc income and resources that apply. Contact your state or local medical assistance, social services or welfare office, or call thc Medicare hotline. 800-MEDICARE (800­ 633-4227). and ask about the Medicare Savings Programs. If you have limited income and resources, you also may be able to gel Extra Help paying for prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D. Iram more at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescripfionhelp. Also, sec our publication. Medicare, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Type the title of (he publication in the publication search box on the left side of lhe page. For even more inlormation. visit our website at ww w socialsccurity.gov. �Page 6 - Thursday. September 26. 2013 - The Hastings Banner 77581012 Worship Together Nancy Lee Bird Betty J.Hfirvath___ ...at the church of your choice ~ . Weekly schedules of Hastings area churcnes available for your convenience... J HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH W50 E. M 79 Hifh**)'. Nashville, Ml 49073 Pasler Don Roscw. (517) 852-9228. Morning Cdebrjuon 9 ».m. A 10.30 a ni FeUouship Time before the service. Nursery, duklren'v tninsitry. youth froup. adult small group mimsny, leadership tnunmp SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHVRCH OF DELTON 7025 Mtlo Rd. PO Bov 40$, (cor­ ner of Milo Rd & $ M 4’). Delton. MI 490*6 Pastor Roccr Claypool. (5I7» 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10-30 am. to 11:30 xm.. Nursery and Children’* Ministry. Thursday niyht Bible study and prayer hme 6 30 pm. lo 7 30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9 45 am. Moniinp Worship Service 10.45 xm; Eventep Senice 6pm; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodk.»n. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr Pador. Ryan Rose. Youth Pa-:?.'; lenh Maurer. Music Pa‘tor Sunday Services: 915 am Sunday School for all ages.10-30 xm. Warship Service: 6 p.m. Evening Service Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m A Sr. High Youth Gnwp 7-9 p m. Wednesday. Family Night 6-30 pm, Awana, BiNe Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948$004 for information on MOPS. Children’* Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hustings, Ml 49O5SL Pastor Susan D. Olsen Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9:45 am.; Sunday School. lOA5am WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randd! Benrand. Wheelchair aocessib.'e and elevator Sunday School 9.30 xm. Worship Time 10:30 xm. Youth activities: cal! lor informa­ tion NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E Bond St.. Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please led welcome to call one of these num­ bers Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-9 *5-3327. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Pavtur Bob Wibon. Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356 bjw 163 3 44 sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9 45 a pl; Worship Service 10:45 xm.: Sunday Evening 6 pan. Wednesday 7 pm. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy. Dowhng, MJ 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days - 10 a.m. Worship Service. Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School- 9 am. Worship 6c Children’s Programs 10 xm ) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes. Praise Band, Quilling Group, Community Breakfast, and mere! Call the church office at (269) b077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 p.m riail office^* mei.net or wwwcuur.trychapelumc.org more information 721). evisit fur M (MIDLAND UNITED METHODISE CHURCH 203 N Main. W.uxlkmd. MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9.15 GOD • 674 5 State Rd. Hastings. MI 49O5X Phone 269-945-2285 .Sunday morning .<erv.ee ume 10 xm. with nursery and pre^hool available am. PLEASANTV IF.W CHURCH OF CHRIST FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowhng. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service. Q30 am.; Sunday Schoo! 11 am.: Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday pm. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of e^ch month at this service). 10 am. Holy Communion (each week) The Rector of S< Andrew & Matthias is Rt Rev. David T Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and lhe rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church ueb'ite is h<rp.7itraJi.KV.wdrewmalthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Web.Mte: www. hopeurairg Church Fax No: 269­ 818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Belton Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am lo 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning WershipcSr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m; Stmday evening venue 6 pm; SonShinv Preschool (uges 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tbes_ Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at lhe church Wednesday 6 pm • Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr High Youth (meal served) (October thru May) Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting.Thursday 9.30 am - Women's Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E Sure Rd. P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scon Pnce. Phone. 269-948-0900. Website: wwwJifegatece.com. Sun­ day Worship 10 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10 30 xm., 6 pm.; Wed 6:30 p.m. Jews Club for boy.v & girls ages 4-12. Piston David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love ’'Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of ChristfaHowrrs mho Glorify God, Sirrngthm one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: Sunday Scliool for all ages 10 xm., Morning Worship II xm. Evening Wonhip 6 pm Thursday; Bible Study A Prayer 7 pm lor infomiaiion about other mimstiiev and oppor­ tunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pa'lTHjimw cKhi'.ungsang or see our Website www cbchaMinp.orj: School 10 a m.; Worship J ljun. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship II HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street Hasting*. MI 49058 Pastor Don Spochnua. Office Ifxne (269) 945-9574 Oftke hours arc Monday-Friday 9 xm.-Nooa Sunday morning worship hours: 845 xm. Traditional Worship; 10:45 a.m. Gwemponry Worship, x'd Nursery Core Available dunng wcohip (infants through age 4). Sunday School for PrcK-IZlh a available during 1045 worship sen ice.. Shore lhe Light Soup Kitchen serve* a free meal Tuesday from 5 to 6 p m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Sovn^hlrninf Famliet Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121 Px-tor Brian Teed. Aswcute Pastor,Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) core provided. Sunday School 9:30-10 15 am. classes for tod­ dlers thru adult Coffee Fellowship 1005 xm.-l0.20 xm. Worship Servlet: GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discoirr Cods Grace with us! Holy Cotmuraon E\rry Sunday! Sunday, Sept. 29 - Sth Sunday Worship Hours 10.00; Sunday School 8;45. Sept. 29 Putluck/Cook Off after worship. Blessing of thc Aranuls, 2 p m.; Men & Women AA 7 p.m. Sept 30 Adventurer Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 730 p.m. Oct 1 • Evangelism Committee 7 pm ; Worship Committee 7 pan. Oct 2 • Wordwaichers 10 xm; Sarah Circle 7 p.m Oct 3 - Handbell Workshop 5:30-7 pm; Middle School 5-6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E Noah St.. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2M5. fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, hnp-y/wwv.- discos er- grace org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Res. Dr. Jclf Ganivom Pastor. Sunday Sen Ices: 900 am. II Church Study ; 10 30 a m. Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firstchi’rchhastings orp For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs! Hm 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 OSLEY i«Kf< ffexfob 945-4700 KhJO a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4di grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday .Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m.. are 4 thru 6th grade Thursdays: Senior Aduh (5(H) Bible Study at 10 am. and lunch af Wendy’s, 11:30 am. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9 30 am. SUteMI!^ TiMn/^oeut 102 Cook Hastings . am. worship senice is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: r/m infumuuion on 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 4 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 • 6$ HASTINGS, mi . Betty J. Harvath. of Hastings, passed away September 21.2013 at Tliomapplc Manor in Hastings. Betty was born May 25. 1924 at home in Battle Creek, the daughter of Russell and Julia (Collins) Lake, very caring person, Betty operated an adult foster care home for over 20 years until she was 75. In 1942 Betty married the love of her life, Charles Harvath, and he preceded her in death. Betty really believed in God and the power of prayer. Most of all she loved her grand­ children and loved to embroider pillow cases. Betty is survived by her sons.Charles C. (Linda) Harvath, James (Carol) Harvath, George (Bonnie) Harvath, David (Terry) Harvath; daughter, Marylon (Dale) Boulter, brother, Russell (RoscElla) Dike; sisters, Ella Mae (Chris) Tony, Rosemary McBian and Bonnie (Clarence) Wilson; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Betty was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas; granddaughter, Patricia Ann; grandson, George Boulter; great grandson. Taylor Boulter, and brothers, Dick. Buddy and Jack Betty’s family received friends, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 tt the Hickory Comers Bible Church where hwfuneral service were conducted with Pastor kff Worden, officiat­ ing. Burial took place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to thc Hickory Comers Bible Church vs ill be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgorestuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Betty’s family. HASTINGS. Ml - Zona G.Thomas, age91 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows Village in Hastings. Zona was bom on April 21, 1922 in Grant, the daughter of Robert Vern and Izctta (Walmsley) Neil. She graduated from Middleville High School in 1939. Zona mar­ ried James Thomas on June 16. 1940. She worked on the family farm until 1991. Zona was a loving wife, mother and caregiver. She was a member of lhe Hastings Free Methodist Church and lhe Barry County Commission on Aging. Zona enjoyed garden­ ing and her flowers, watching deer in her yard, reading and dancing. Zona was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; four brothers; seven sisters; infant twins; and son, James R. Thomas. Zona is survived by her daughter, Judy A. Thomas of Kingston Springs. TN; daughter­ in-law, Joy J. Thomas of Buchanan; grand­ children, Kelly (Vince) Spradling of Littleton, CO. Lauri, (Ted) Ventsias of Buchanan, Kali (Leland) Payne of Buchanan, Lee J. (Michelle) Thomas of Buchanan; 11 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday. September 24. 2013 at thc Girrbach Funeral Home. Interment followed the funeral serv­ ice at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Pearl Marion (Kimble) (Hillikcr) Lewis William C. Cramer FRUITLAND PARK. FL - William C. Cramer age 102 of Fruitland Park- r’L’ a,ld formerly of Hastings passed away Sunday. September 22, 2013. Bill was bom on April 26, 1911 in Baltimore Township, the son of William B. and Edith (Reid) Cramer He graduated from Hastings High School in 1929. Bill married Mary E Poland on October 2.1932. He worked for Barn' County Lumber 13 years and the State Highway Department for 25 vears retiring in l‘>74. Bill and Mary moved to Florida in 1974. He was a member of the St Panl’s Catholic Church in Leesburg. FL “*:,s P^eccdci in death by W* PT"’wife. Mary Cramer, dau»hter. Sandra Peek: infant son and umndson. Marc P«k Bill IS survived b hjs ndsOns. Timothy 0™"’ r Ck °f n"d Jd'rey " nXs *’S'ing a,Hl '1'any n‘CWS ^“e7^raMybCn’adC,Oa Funeral service, wi|| k. held Thursday. September 26. 20B al «ilh visitation one hour prior t„ 1||!1C at (iinlxuh I uneral Home in lb, . Deacon Ciene Haas will officiate the sen ke Burial U‘kC ..... .. Arrangements by Ghrivtch Funeral Home, please visit our webvit» ' sVv"T-irrbacbhb ncralhome.net to si..n.? a i;ne guest book or '“''—nemo^^^thelamdy. HASTINGS. Ml - Pearl Marion (Kimble) (Hilliker) Lewis, age 90. of Hastings, former­ ly of Perry, passed away on Saturday. September 21, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. . Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25. 2013 al Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Perry. Pastor Merlin Hamilton officiated with burial that followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Pearl was born on July 5, 1923, lhe daugh­ ter of Martin C. and Pauline (Sandusky) Cook. She graduated from Perry High Schtx)! in 1943 and was a member of Perry Church of lhe Nazarene, retired Senior Volunteer Program, active with thc past presidents of the Women’s Missionary Service. 30 years teaching Sunday school, started various kitchen bands at various nursing homes for 18 years including in Perry, Muskegon, Vicksburg. Kalamazoo and Florida. She married Lloyd M. Hilliker al the Shaftsburg Nazarene Church in 1943. He predeceased her June 12, 1982. She then mar­ ried Arthur R. Kimble at lhe Perry' First Church of the Nazarene in 1985. He prede­ ceased her June 30. 1989. She then married Donald Lewis on December 26. 1990. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Pearl is survived by her husband, Don; son Robin L. (Sarah) Hilliker of Calera, AL; daughter Mrs. Edwin (Alberta Ann) Clair, Jr. of Bellevue; sister, Pauline Coffee of Parrish. FT. She was predeceased by her son, Danny Mark Hilliker in 1978; daughter Mary Ellen Bickford; two brothers and two sisters. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com HASTINGS, MI - Nancy Lee Bird, age 76. of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 17. 2013 at her resi­ dence. Nancy was bom September 11, 1937 the daughter of Harold Richard and /Mice Louise (Sccord) Rice. She worked for Baby Bliss in Nashville and Middleville. Nancy also worked as an afternoon cook at Thomapple Manor, retiring from there, due to health reasons. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Nancy loved crocheting, painting, playing cards with thc "Thursday Group", reading, spending time with her family and spoiling her pet cat, Casey. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Harold Rice (1943); mother, Alice Baratta (1985); stepfather, Sam Baratta (1986); sister, Gladys Choma (2003); and stepdaughter, Diane (2002). She is survived by her daughters, Kim (Vern) Goodman of' Nashville, Dorothy (Bob) James of Gamer, NC; stepdaughter, Kathy (Bill) Cornell of East Lansing; step­ sons, Jim Bird of Laingsburg, and John Jones of Conway. AR; 18 grandchildren, 19 great­ grandchildren; sister, Ann Rice of Sun Prairie, WI; brother, Keith (Pat) Rice of West Chicago, IL; many nieces and nephews and her loving cat. Casey. Services for Nancy will be held on Saturday.. September 28, ,2013 at the Free Methodic Church, 2A35. N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Visitation: 2 - 3pm. Funeral service at 3pm. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Diabetes Association, 1550 E. Bcltlinc SE, Suite 250, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or Nancy’s family. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign lhe online guest book or to leave a memory- or message for thc fam­ ily. Mszmory of... Keith Meaney 11/6/1946 - 10/2/2010 Wc thought of you today, but that is nothing netu. We thought of you yesterday, and unit (omorroiu too We think of you in silence, and tnake no outward show For what it meant to lose you on V those who love you know Loving and missing you Gloria ‘ M,tt. Steph & pyper . Andy. Mel & Ame|ia See us for color copies, one-hour diaital and 35 mm photo processing, business carrtv invitations.anotallyour printing nee^dS’ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLlie 1351 N.M-43 Hwy-north ot Hastingscitv^ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26, 2013 - Page 7 Girls Night Out returns to Hastings next week "> in conjunct'* N'gJlt °"’ L ""•» promot------is being Estival, so ,,u W,t 1 lJlc Hastings Harvest uhen thc event ar>CM G,arn” is ,he lhcme front 5 to 8 n 10 <,owntown Hastings nn • Thursday, Oct 1 th " Nighl o"'' sh°ppers will have sales tO Cnjo> specialty items and spSal^ area'"Chants, menu and drink npnlcs r- . JT>Ug^OUI town, street musicians, takini/ i.r’,nn^ photographers will be shontL^i? ancl “glamour*’ photos of ^1C Photos can be purchased and paigns* a<i'ertising cam­ Shoppers also will have the chance to vole or their favorite scarecrows that have been oecorated by merchants and displayed hroughout dow ntown. The scarecrow contest begins Tuesday. Oct I. The winner being announced at the harvest festival, whic be on the Barry County Courthouse Saturday, Oct 5. 'Hie winner will rc5el. handmade traveling trophy to display in store along with year-round bragging ng • Girls Night Out, held in May and Octo each year, is hosted by the Hast! L Downtown Business Team, a committee the Barry County Chamber of Commence i partnership with thc Hastings Downtow Development /Xuthority. The event rrgu ar y draws 500 to 1,000 visitors to shop, dme and explore downtown Hastings. Interested businesses should call the tinny County Chamber of Commerce, 269-9 2454, or email intern®mibarry.com. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY . by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: Q 7 3 V: 10 8 5 3 ♦: K 8 WEST APPEAL, continued from page 1----------- EAST •4: A 9 8 3 4: J 10 8 65 V:K2 ♦: 10 6 5 ♦:K 10 5 Marriage licenses Robinsons to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary John and M»"“n Robinson will cele­ brate 60 years of mar­ riage on October 4, 2013. Children of the cou­ ple are Thomas JoAnn Robinson. Susan Frohm and Cheri and Eric .Meier. The Robinson’s have seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Jon Jacob Sear, Middleville and Shawn Mane Hosford. Middleville. Andrew Lee Phenix. Nashville and Katherine Louise Hochstetler. Nashville. Jeffrey Jon Taylor. Nashville and Chayla Amelia Robles, Nashville. Kurt James Huntington. Freeport and Jazlin Mac Petersen. Freeport. Chad Alan Mugridge, Hastings and Sarah Lynn Cook, Hastings. Danny Lynn I Hindis. Woodland and Kim Marie Hake, Lake Odessa. Bryan David Boyles. Hastings and Jennifer Dawn Phillips, Hastings. John Jacob Lakin Smith. Chicago. IL and Brandy Jean Nicdoborski. Chicago, IL. Brian David Gahart. Kenosha. Wl and Kimberly Ann Dahmcn, Chicago, IL. Vve re not ..' kin*’ hint to be out on bond. He’s .till going lo be in jail." said Dodge. We re simply asking for lhe court to wait a while and give the Supreme Court time to m ike a ruling that could affect the sentencing of this case.” Elsworth has filed a motion with the state Supreme Court to dismiss the case since a jury has found Curtis guilty. No ruling from the Supreme Court has been rendered yet Elsworth said he w ill not content most of thc changes being proposed in thc probation report and believes sentencing could continue as scheduled McDowell said she would like to have those issues cleared up before the sentencing fakes place, and noted it would be good to have the probation officer now on thc case meet with Curtis and review the report prior to sentencing. Curtis was not allowed lo talk to family before being escorted out of the courtroom and back to the Barry County Jail where he will be held until his Oct. 3 sentencing. He could face 15 years in prison. Curtis reportedly had no criminal history. He was convicted of lhe six charges involv­ ing three high school students. Each of the young women testified thc incidents occurred in an isolated training room at the high school when they were alone w*ith Curtis. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 4:9 V:9 7 ♦:QJ94 32 4; J 64 2 SOUTH: 4: A K 4 2 V: A Q J 6 4 ♦:A7 ♦;Q7 North East 2V 54 4NT Pass PassPass Pass Pass South IV 4NT . 3NT 6V>. CPR, FIRST AID, AED TRAINING | Glenn & Patty Schondelmayer Dealer: South Vulnerable: East/West Lead: J4 West Pass Pass Pass Pass Last week wc looked at bidding and making a slam hand with fewer than the requisite points for a small slam. This hand came up this week at a local bridge club, and once again it illustrated the point that a small slam can be made on fewer than thirty-three points. In this case, however, it was not the skill of the declarer but the poor defense of thc defenders that allowed this slam to be made. Let’s take a look. South opened this hand with twenty high card points, a strong heart suit and side aces. His opening bid was 1V. West passed, and Nonh supported thc heart suit with a 2V bid promis­ ing at least three hearts and 6-9 high card points. With a pass from East, South leapt to 4NT, the Blackwood Convention, asking for accs. Needing only the one ace could propel South to a 6V slam contract. When North bid 54, signifying the missing ace. South placed the con­ tract at 6V. Defenders always have the daunting challenge of picking the right lead and hoping to set the contract. In this case. West started out fine with the J4 as thc opening lead, the top of a sequence. South stopped long enough to thank his partner and look at the board, planning on twelve tricks. A missing KV and a missing K4 did not look very promising for this hand. It appeared that South with twenty high card points in his hand and nine high card points in his partner's hand had definitely overbid. A 4T contract would have been safe and proper. Alas, it was too late for that action. South’s first move was lo win the spade lead with thc Q4 on the board. That should have alerted the West defender immediately. East played thc 94, another strong indicator for the West defender to continue that suit. Winning the spade trick on the board allowed North to lead the 10V hoping that East would have the KV and would cover the honor or let it ride through winning the trick. No such luck here. The finesse lost to the KV in the West hand. Winning that trick should have meant thc doom for the North/South slam contract. Here, however, is where the defense broke down and allowed the North/South team to make an undeserved small slam. What happened next? With all of the signals out there, thc Q4 winning suggesting that South had both the K4 and the A4. the high 94 card from partner East, and the opportunity to set lhe contract on the next lead, what did West fail to do? She failed to continue die spade suit that she had started with on thc opening lead. That continuation would have meant that East with no more spades would have trumped with her remaining heart, for down one trick and a bottom board for thc North/South pair. Instead. West tried to make something happen by leading a new suit, in this case, a small club instead of the setting spade lead that partner East so desperately wanted. North put into a quandary for a moment realized that the only way to make this contract was to let the small club lead come all away around to his Q4. When East put up thc South was able to win the trick with thc Q#, paving the way lo making the small slam contract. Drawing tramps next pulled thetrumps from both East and West, and with two good dia­ monds, the K4 and the A4, the to cover the lone club left in the South hand. South was able to claim and receive a 980 point score that was totally undeserved. In this case, misde­ fending this hand allowed the North/South pair to make a slam that had no business being bid or being made. Bridge is funny like that. You can have 21 high card points and fail to make one no tramp. It appears that South, enamored with his hand and his twenty high card points, did not lake the time to count the points between the two hands. With twenty in his hand, and his part­ ner’s bid informing him that she had 6-9 high card points, South should have been content to play at a4Vcontract and not lake the unnecessary risk of bidding a faulty small slam. Bidding by the numbers is still the way to do well at bridge. Once in a while, you might get away with a risky bid. You cannot count on the defenders to misdefend. You can count on your points and your partner’s points. That definitely is the point of today’s hand. Bridge Notes: A class in Bridge defense has currently started at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek through the Lite Long Learning program. To enroll, call today at 269-965-4134 to see if there is still room tor you. ~ Bridge Notes TWo Correction: The ‘’Learn Bridge in a Day” program will be held on Sundav October 20th, 2013 at the Kalamazoo Bridge Club in Kalamazoo. Contact them through their website: f Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, 'hes bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: i Thc bounty ofJills harvest reminds us Saturday, October 5 at 8:30 a.m. Hope United Methodist Church ofyour lost. overflowing and gov too soon. ' Dianna. Nfcsing you, Susan and Julie 2920 S. M-37 at M-79 Training carries 2 yr. American 1 leart Assoc, certification 2475 S. M-66 HWY., NASHVILLE Instructor Jim O'Connor. 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Contributors are invited lo bring in their doilies, stamps, carvings, tnacrame or whatever Friday afternoon so it e‘in ** arranged for exhibit Saturday 10 am. <o 5 p.m and Sunday 2 to 5 p.m Last week Wednesday, many ladies from United Methodist Women s groups from Hastings. Welcome Comers. Nashville and Lake Odessa attended Lansing Districts annual meeting nt Potterville Awards when to both Peace and Centra! United Methodist Women’s units. The featured speaker was the Rev Melanie Baker. .She listed as one of her surprising tidbits'that she was once a champi­ on on Jeopardy. Her topic Wednesday w as “Grace Wins!” Sundav afternoon. Oct. 13. there w as a con­ cert al First Congregational Church by the group What Four, a quartet of ladies w ho sing in the Lakewood Chora! Society. Each ot them is the wife ot a pastor. Thc Cargill Company on Bonanza Road has learned with a local church to cm er the cost of food to be distributed on thc third h/csday of each month for six months. Tins was funded b> Central United Methodist Church, and Cargill has agreed to fund the nest months. These are mostly fresh foods. In September, the items included sweet com. carrots, y ogurt, cottage cheese, and bananas. This is part of the Feed America program. . h lhe country shows the fir-t A drive ihreugh the" > fie|d, are now com being W*J» replacing the solid streaked with y ’ n.)ls Some Helds are green of the past (our n ()f s(raw. dotted with « rapped rou ’ ArtPrizc in The hot spot to ' ' Tony Jackson's Grand Rapids M*-11' 0 B. His is a creapiece is displayed . componenls lure emerging fn’m ' off metal pieces. of his creations are east'B w<_||man Retired educator Polly # sCrics „f Road has as her ArtI » s^ns.Onc has ”Bump-slow and TS Ewe yam and bead shop has a new faux stone facade. » The attractive barrels downtowr switched from their summer flowers ad foliage plants tocolorful mum plants. Th L esi is that comstalks are about <rcd to .ill the lampposts to add to the fa!11. faithful troupe of volunteers still rounds a few nights each week to waterr the plants using a tank with sprayer and a s • Y?" Prebahk hive Iho"?*11 :lboul "hat But ah'*'•'*> <'minr ' •■II yourplans taW, depend. lo a, |eaM Mteiu. financial Mlu.1tl(>„ J'appi ns if vou reach lhe age at which '■'t| '<» retire and you j»sl dl‘" 1 have the m«n«y you thought you’d '«•' e'! If Uns occurs, ifs rime lor " What sibii'itiev °°k l'kc? lk,c 4 ‘■”"Ple "r |X’" * Conrinrrr If you like your job, J*’11 "'ay not mjnd working an extra year or b* rou || hrinuing in more income and “'."nhuting more io your 4(>l(k) or other retirement account_ and. perhaps almost as importantly, you may be able to avoid lapping into these retirement accounts, thus giving them more time to potentially grow. (However, once you turn 701/2. you’ll need to begin taking withdrawals from your401(k) and a traditional IRA.) But if you are really not enamored with the idea of working any longer, you might find that even the ability to “beef up” jour retirement plans for another couple of years isn’t much consolation. • Adjust your retirement lifestyle. It’s pretty simple: If you don’t save ns much as you had planned for retirement, you probably can’t do all the things you wanted to do us a retiree. For example, you may not be able lo travel as tractor. d i Congratulations to former resident Parxe Beach Jr. who turns 90 on Sept. 28. After years of living at Morrison Lake in summer and Florida in winter he and his second wife live near Lansing. Earlier he and wife Mange lived on a small farm on Russell Road before their retirement and move to Morrison Lake. Informal survey shows less longevity for dogs PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 504 The undcrs.gned. being the duty qua! ?ibd and act ng Clerk of the City of Hastings. Michigan, docs hereby certify that Ordinance No. 504. TO AMEND CHAPTER 58 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS. AS AMENDED. BY AMENDING SECTION 42-3 PROHIBITING SMOKING TOBACCO AND USING E­ CIGARETTES IN CERTAIN PARKS AND PUBLIC AREAS. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 23rd day of September 2013. A complete copy of th s ordnance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings Monday through Friday. 8 00 AM until 5.00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk T7xiau TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN BRISTOL LAKE CHANNEL (SUNSET DRIVE) AQUATIC WEED AND PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, B.'irry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements to Bristol Lake Channel consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants, from record owners of land consti­ tuting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district desenbed below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of lhe Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the follow­ ing described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: BRISTOL LAKE CHANNEL (SUNSET DRIVE) AQUATIC WEED AND PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appearing below the lots and parcel numbers. Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-09-200-073-00 08-09-200-075-00 08-09-200-077-00 08-09-200-078-00 08-09-200-080-00 08-09-200-081-00 08-09-200-082-00 08-09-200-083-00 08-09-200-084-00 08-09-200-086-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT by Dr.E. Kirsten Peters Hie fact that most people outlive their dogs guarantees a lo: of grieving over the years lor dog kners. Fido No. 1 dies, is replaced by Fido Xu. 2 who also dies, and so on down the kn<? line of dogs in our households. I was reminded tMunv short a dog’s life is compared to ous when I read Ted Kerasote’s book, PiiJUUfs Promise. Kerasote is the best-wiling author of Merle’s Door, a book about the relationship he had with a mixed-breed dog named Merle. At the end of that book. Merle died of cancer. After an interval of a few years, Kerasote not a purebred puppy he named Pukka. As Kerasote explains, dogs don’t live for a long time because they arc basically wolves, and wolves arc short-lived. In thc wild, wolves tend to live only three or four years because they prey on animals that can injure and kill them. Because of the diffi­ cult conditions of their lives, wolves breed earlier than animals like grizzly bears, and they have more offspring each year. 'Hie domestic dog, which is a wolf in friendlier clothing, follows this same pat­ tern, reaching sexual maturity rapidly and having litters of squirming puppies that may number eight or 10. What works as a survival strategy for wolves as a species guarantees us dog-lovers that we will grieve for the death of our canine compan­ ions at multiple times during our much longer lives. But not all dogs are created the same. Different breeds of dop have different longevities. In general, the giant breeds like the great Dane live shorter lives (han small­ er dogs. And because they avoid certain genetic problems, mixed-breed dogs (the honest mutts that Fill dog pounds from coast to coast) tend to live longer than their purebred counterparts of lhe same weight. So far, so good. But can we say more about specific expectations of canine lifes­ pans? Enter Dr. Kelly Cassidy, curator of Washington State University’s Conner Vertebrate Museum, in her free time and as a hobby, Cassidy has considered the longevity issues of dogs. She made a study of sources that list how long different breeds live versus what breeder surveys report about their own dogs. Surveys like that aren’t the hardest of scientific evi­ dence. but they do give some data for us dog-lovers to look at. Cassidy’s work suggests that quite a number of dog breeds don’t appear to live as long as people like lo believe. For exam­ ple, German shepherds arc often said to live about 13 years. But Cassidy’s reading of breeder surveys indicated a more realis­ tic number might be a bit less than 10 years. “That’s really quite a difference,” Cassidy said to me. Selective memory and wishful thinking may result in the difference between expec­ tations of a dog’s life and what actually is likely lo unfold for Fido. In any event, the wolf heritage of dogs guarantees they won’t live as long as we’d like. That’s the basic fact we all know, and it’s the bottom line I take away from Kerasote's book and from talking with Cassidy. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a sen ice of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. REGISTRATION notice TO THE qualified electors of the city of Hastings, county of barry, state of Notice is hereby nl registered to vrc ° busine s hou s° ? Michigan ihnt any legal voter living in the City of Hastings who is not already s'er with the City Clerk or the Secretary of State dunng normal 'aCd-ng Monday, October?. 2013THE LAST DAY TO REG­ ISTER lo beXie ,o C"V Elcclion 10 b° h°W °n N°VembCr 5' Z°13' The purpose of the election Is to elect candidates for the following offices: BOARn ne'nCVlE'N (lul1 anti Partial le'n1, , ’st WARD COUNCIL MEMBER (full and partia! term) . ’ I Boundary of Bristol Lake Channel (Sunset Drive) Aquatic Weed and Plant I-------- J Control Special Assessment District No. 1 2n<l WARD COUNCIL MEMBER 3, £fWAR0 COUNCIL MEMBER 4, hWARD COUNCIL MEMBER Qua""catlons10vote; to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and ait other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on Me with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated' September 11.2013. June Dosler, Clerk -- Township of Johnstown much, or pursue your hobbies to the extent >< Cki'riy you’d like to avoid these "retire­ ment contingency plans." To do so though, vou'll need to take steps well before you retire. And the most important move you can make may be to contribute as much as you can possibly afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retire­ ment plan. During the last several years before you wish to retire, you may be in a strong position to “max out” on these plans because, at this stage of your life, your income may be al its highest point, your children may be grown and you may even have “retired your mort­ gage'. If you still have money left with which to invest, you may want to look at other tax­ advantaged vehicles that can be used for retirement But while it’s important to put in as much as possible to your retirement accounts, you need to do more than that — you also must put the money in the right investments with­ in these accounts. Your exact investment mix should be based on your individual risk toler­ ance and time horizon, but, as a general rule, these investments must provide you with the growth potential you’ll need to accumulate sufficient resources for retirement. Of course, as you know, investments move up and down. You can’t prevent this, but you’ll certainly want to reduce lhe effects of volatility as much as possible when you enter retirement. Consequently, during your final working years, you may need to adjust your retirement accounts by shifting some of your assets (though certainly not all) from growthoriented vehicles to income-producing ones. It’s a good idea lo have contingency plans in place for virtually every endeavor in life — and paying for your retirement years is no different. But if you can make the right moves to avoid thc contingency plans in the first place, (hen so much (he better. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ---STOCKS----The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Michigan, to hear and consider any objections JONES What’s your retirement ‘contingency plan?’ CITY OF HASTINGS 08-09-190-013-00 08-09-190-015-00 08-09-200-069-00 08-09-200-070-00 08-09-200-072-00 Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the C1„s At'k.r 01 ,h0 U'"lol<age>before November 5. 2013. least 18 yea-5® o 3and thu cit o) Haslings................... ncs'dent of Mich;9J,.......... ............................................. ........... , .. ,■ . ^rirans with Disabilities Act, should connef ^ho are deaf, hid of h^^ch p,a“ •’•'^■registered TO OUALiFY AS A VOTER. Y°U MUST 269,g45.2468 as Erriory. Hastings Crty 2m t . ,♦ Hastings, Michigan Easi State SI'OO- ” • h-------------------------- gMw Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 2b. 2013 — Page 0 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner turning BACK THE PAGES < 1952 sinkhole swallows road and Cat Banner, Aug. 21,1952 Operator escapes as sinkhole ‘swallows Cat’ • ***** Barry County road crews yesterday were to begin salvage operations in an attempt to reclaim a $15,000 crawler-tractor from the depths of a sinkhole that gave way about 4 p.m. Tuesday in Carlton Township on the east-west Brown Road. 10 miles northeast of here and almost claimed the life of Keith Chaffee, 29. Route 1. Nashville. Engineer-manager Roy DeHaven, of the road commission, said every reasonable effort would be made to recover the 16 1 /2-ton trac­ tor with bulldozer attached that was swal­ lowed up b> the water and muck when the north side of thc fill gave way just as Chaffee had finished pushing a huge stump over the side. Chaffee had the caterpillar tractor in the reverse when lhe fill began giving way. He attempted to back the powerful tractor up the fill, but it moved steadily toward the water as the bottom dropped out. He jumped clear as thc water reached the seat and swam to the bank and clawed his way up to safety. 7be tractor had heeled partially on its right side as it nosed into the water. The lop of lire road was about 15 feel above thc waler, known as Twin Lakes on lhe north side of the road. Counly Road 446 {in Section 2L Engineer DeHaven said he believed lhe fill probably would have sunk by Tuesday night even without the tractor on the surface, judg­ ing from the conditions. Within two hours after the cavc-in, lhe breech on thc north side was from 50 to 70 feet across and on the south side about 20 feel wide. The sink-hole in the road had been filled about 23 years ago by State Highway depart­ ment crews, since there were plans at one time for the highway to become a trunkline. At that time between 20,000 and 25,000 yards of fill dirt were dumped into lhe sink­ hole which had gone out about a year before that. Roadmen recall that over a half-century ago, trees were cut from about five acres and dumped into the sinkhole. When the roadway was filled, property owners claimed lhe Twin Lakes were ruined and a suit was threatened bui did not materi­ alize, it was recalled. Road commission crews had been working on the stretch preparing it for blacktopping under the county’s old three-year surfacing program. Traffic signs stating the road is under construction are at the entrances, and only local traffic will be inconvenienced by the new cave-in, roadmen said. Barriers have been placed about 100 feel on each end and signs stating thc road is “out" about a half­ mile each way. During the last war, thc road caved in near Tamarack Lake three miles east of the present cave-in. At that time crews, were working on the stretch and noticed thc surface cracking. -All machinery was moved out in time, Dennis Keller, road commission maintenance super­ intendent, recalled. Engineer DeHaven said the road commis­ sion has two cranes and a wrecker, but whether they would be powerful enough to raise lhe “Cal" was questionable. Yesterday, the problem was to find il. Early yesterday afternoon, men had probed 30 feel Wo* the surface and had not located the machine. The crawler-tractor was purchased in May of 1951 for $15,288. including the bulldozer blade. Chaffee, w ho was operating thc tractor, has worked for the road commission about 2 I 2 years. He is married and has two boys and two girls. In Maj of 1949. the road commission let (he contract lo build a new bridge on the same road that had been damaged w hen struck by a car several months before. Traffic was halted at that time. too. Banner. Sept. 11, 1952 Believe ‘cat’ found 39 feet below surface The Barry' County Road Commission’s 16 1/2-ton crawler-tractor, which was swallowed up Aug. 19 when a sinkhole on Biown Road in Carlton Township 10 miles northcast of here gave way. is believed to be located. Engineer-manager Roy DeHaven said Tuesday. Now all that remains is to get it out. DeHaven said lhe road commission would probably advertise for bids from firms experi­ enced in such raising equipment. The machine, purchased in May of 1951 for $15,288, was believed located when Harry Kidder. Carlton Township well driller, drilled a hole down Saturday and located the object al 39 feet. About Tuesday noon it was hit again by another hole drilled 37 feet deep. Thc drill rig is on the specially constructed 10- by-14-foot raft equipped with outriggers. The “cat” was located in the approximate spot where metal detectors furnished by Jim Nethcrs of the Moraine Construction Compuny. of Youngstown, Ohio, indicated il was DeHaven said the job of raising the machine was one for an experienced salvage company with proper equipment. After bids are received, the road commission w ill deter­ mine whether its advisable lo raise il or forget its * The machine has already been used about 2,200 hours and it charged off at the rate charged townships it has already earned SI3,068. It charged off al the commercial rale, ils earnings would be higher. DeHaven said soundings indicate that the sinkhole could be filled with about 3,000 yards of dirt and that the highway may be repaired when the salvage operations are over. Re-routing the road would entail considerable expense, he said. Banner Oct. 2, 1952 Barry s crawler-tractor may remain in . sinkhole There is little hope of “rescuing” Barry County’s crawler-tractor, which lies buried beneath water, muck and gravel in the dnkhole on the Brown Road northeast of here that swallowed it up Aug. 19, Engineer-manager oy DeHaven, ot lhe toad commission, told the county board Tuesday. DeHaven said thc road commission had received one bid of $8,000 to raise the tractor which is beheved 39 feel below the surface. He also said the commission had received a"0''>v b’d from the same firm which would SIS-’M'.hlc,m“':hine purchased for i15.288 il it could be raised." DeHaven appeared al the supervisor’s meeting with members of the road commis­ sion to determine the feeling of supervisors on whether an attempt should be made h) ratsc the Cat, located beneath nine feet Of water and 8 to 30 led of din slightly north of what would be the center of the road if the road was there. DeHaven said spending $8,(XX) in an attempt to gel the machine which has a bull- WHERE ROAD ‘SWALLOWED AT’ - Onlookers survey the scene on the Brown Road 10 miles northeast of here where the road­ way gave way with a “swoosh" about 4 p.m. Tuesday of last week, swallowing a $15,288 crawler-tractor being operated by Keith Chaffee. 29, Route 1, Nashville. Up to yesterday the Cat hadn’t been located. dozer blade attached, plus another $1,500 or more to put it back in working condition, may not be wise. He said private contractors had said they would leave it right where il w as. DeHaven said that just prior to Tuesday’s meeting another contractor had made arrange­ ments to visit the site Wednesday and beheved that the cost of raising thc machine might be reduced 50 percent from lhe $8,000 bid. Harry Kidder. Carlton Township, well driller, located the machine by drilling three holes. The machine was struck at 39 feet and by another hole at 37 feet. One missed and went down 42 Icet. DeHaven said a firm with proper equip­ ment and owning sheeting material for a cof­ fer dam may be able to to the raising job fora reasonable sum. If lhe county were lo attempt il. about $8,000 in materials would have to be purchased. . ’The indication was that, up to this point, the thing to do is to abandon it. DeHaven said raising operations might fur­ ther damage the road. ***** The tractor evidently remains there, since the county board was told the following March that the mission to raise the heavy equipment had been abandoned. The March 12. 1953, Bunner reported: The episode of lhe “lost cal” is probably over. The report concluded with a review of the crawler-tractor with bulldozer which wenl into a bog on the Brown Road north of here last August. The machine was located 37 to 39 feet below the water level and no substan­ tial contractor would bid on recovering the tractor, contending the cost would be more than the tractor was worth. One contractor worked about seven weeks before being asked to quit after he had wasted road fill and ruined a culvert, lhe commission filled thc hole in three days starting Feb. 11 and traffic is now passing over the area. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP ‘ OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNT)’. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASF TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a I public hearing on Wdnuihiy. QdcbcrJLGJWn. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 1 leath Road. Hastings. Michigan, commencing at LIO DJU. as required under the provisions of lhe Township Zoning Ad and the Zoning Ordinance for lhe Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that thc proposed item(s) to be considered at this public hearing I include the following, in summary; Banner Oct. 23, 1952 Firm attempting to recover Cut Charles VanDorsten, Jr. of the VanDorsten Trucking Company of Battle Creek, and his workmen are attempting to raise lhe Barry County Road Commission’s crawler-tractor with bulldozer attachment which was swal­ lowed up Aug. !?• "hen a sinkhole on Brown Road in Carlton Township 10 miles northeast of here gave way. The linn has a contraci with lhe commis­ sion io raise the machine. If is is recovered and VanDorsten Monday said he had no doubt that it would be, the road commission will Pay $6,000. if it isn’t recov­ ered. VanDorsten is to pm excavated material back in the hole with no cost lo the counly. VanDorsten -.Using a power pump to eliminate the watei in the area of Twin Lakes, •so excavating machines could work. 1 Snecial Exception/Land Use application trom Wal-Mart for use of eleven storage units in front park­ ing lol from October 2013 through January 201-1. Property located at 16)8 W M- U Hwy, Hastings, Parcel #0.8-13-013-006-00. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Chapter 220-89 E (71 B requires a Special Use Pennit for this request. O of thc application for rezuning of property located at 1759 Heath Road, Hastings, kn wn i Parcel «08-13 013-010-(K>. Described as: RUTLAND TWP BEG AT PT IN CEN OF HEATH A FT S AND 855.8 E OF NW COR SEC 13 3-9 FOR FOB TH S 55 DEG 01 E 200.1 FT THS * i Thk orooertv is currently zoned “RE”, Rural Estates’Residential Distnct. The applicant seeks rezonmg to Ure TVkr FURTHER NOTICE that the Application for Special Ire. Rezoning Application, a! ’tig Ptfh th Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Und Use Plan and Land ISe Plan Map of th. Township may he ihe Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day rxupt public and ’ • CV‘?!n r hvs from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hunng and may further be examined Jt the public hearing to determine the exjet nature of the afore­ mentioned matters ,.... are ',n'u ’nj| '? WU ‘ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Mured l< District. which will comply with the Master Plan. 3 Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Vhi See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs in’ F 515 2 FT TH S 57 DEG 40’ W 389.8 FT. Tl I S 52 DEG 10’ W 104 FI. TH N 53 DEG 33’ w in t FT TO CNTR OF CREEK TH N 36 DEG 22 E AL CNTR OF CREEK 55 FT TH N 51 DEG (»’’ W 162 FTi SD CREEK TH NLY 360.8 FT Al. CNTR OF SD CREEK IO POB ihis hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath R. sit. MUWS* a -»ny tmw up to the .Lte of the heating and may be further received by the Planning misted in compliance with PA 267 of 19/6 a> amended iQpvn Meetings Act). MCLA 41.7’.’a . • r’HdTand the Americans with Disabilities Act I ADA). i Charter Ttiwnshipwill provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and service >. such as signers for i RuWl» .\rind impaired and audiotape* of printed materials being cotbidered at the mecung. to individuals i Hhtn' a’- U* m«iinghcaruu’ upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Clurter FounJup Ckrk with disabilities requiring auxiliary Aids or scrvicri should contact tht Rutland Cbvfer WndX Clerk by writing or calling the Tbwnsh.p, ’ \|| intcresU-d pc’xns are invited tu be pre sent for comments and .suggestions at (fos public hearing. Robin J. Hawthorne, Ckrk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49038 rSU’-*o Telephone: (269) 948-2194 �Page !0 — Thursday. September 26, 2013 - The Hastings Banner PRAIRI€WUtTQWN^IP^HNJ^°fnMMI^ION n©tiqepf.eubwc_heab’hg Hastings High School Varsity Angers preparing for big-city stages TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ?^ecTPn PAR TIES BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESit iPwnfbipjpJfDDJng^Qmmls^^oo.Q^to^rjS^O^^^ Taw)ibkLHall^LQJ15^S.J^(ifTitLHPiifi.A¥ttblnJb<?.I^w^s[1Jfi' PJ^ASfLlAKEJUHW^ hMrin^inQiiifieJnJfrkU^fQHpjviog; ■ n 1. A request by Thomas Kendall, 10936 3 Mile Rd. pia'n'*® ' mi . 49080 for Special located forward of Land Use permit for lhe construction of an acca^lory. u' . ACCCSsory Buildings", the principle dwelling pursuant lo section 4.20- Rest e ' Ogj 2-016-006-20 The subject property is 10936 3 Mile Rd. Plainwell. Ml 49080 - 0° and is located in AG zoning distort. 2. A request by Robert & Chris Vitek, 11752 Alling Rd., ^,a,nw^|’ g9^’ ^drtached Land Use permit for the construction of a new single family d . g garage located within the rear yard setback area P^uant “Residential Accessory Buildings'. The subject! prope y 1 Plainwell. Ml 49030- Plainwell. Ml 49080 - 08-12-480-001-00 a 4.20 ^Ihng Rd„ in |he R2 zoning district. 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meet.ng. Anderson, Brie ShfiH i a inuf .inc,ude ^ront r0Wt from ,eft) Marlee Morris, Erica Redman, Ariel Leonhardt. Nataliie Caprice Lowinski Ki °n' piiint McKavh’qh’HfSS| Hannah Tebo* Jessie O’Keefe, (middle) Anna Ellege. Ashley Weinbrecht, Morris, Kaitlin Vanin Childers Atirim Sh‘nav’er> Thomas Bowles. Matthew Maurer, Patrick Singleterry. Kraig Murphy, (Missinq fro h^tn arePhillio Miller' (back) Zach Allyn, Travis Raab, Trevor Zimmerman and George x isibing from photo arePhiiiip Hess, Adria Miller and Jay Molette.) ----------------- aids and flervicci such at algnera for the hearing Impaired and audiotapes of printert mate: rials being considered at Lho hearing upon five f5) days notice to the Prairieville Township C.»«lk^dlYJdufll^thJljiflbUlUcsjisjul£lnaauxhlarxjildAPr_serYJc£SJtiQuldL£QnlartJliQ EnilriflyilhLlflwniWjL£lfi£kJiLthejLddmssjjfLlclcpbQncjiumbcLfi(dJpniLij£lpft\ Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor maiow TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WILLOW COVE DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of thc Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, has determined to undertake road improvements (paving) to Willow Cose Drive (the •‘Improvements’’) to serve properties located within lhe Willow Cove Drive Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 (the “District"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. . Thc Township Board has tentatively determined that al! or part of thc cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise thc following proposed special assessment district: WILLOW COVE DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 08-09-010-011-30 08-09-010-011-40 08-09-010-015-00 08-09-010-018-00 08-09-010-021-00 08-09-010-022-00 08-09-010-023-00 08-09-010-025-00 08-09-010-026-00 08-09-010-027-00 08-09-010-038-00 08-09-010-046-00 08-09-010-047-00 08-09-010-050-00 08-09-010-051-00 08-09-010-052-00 Map of Special Assessment District aS°n’ lhe Hastings High School multiple gold ratings and tmphies at the HcnUge Regional Festival in Chicago. earning them berths al more fes­ tivals. Now, Hastings Area Schools vocal music director Matt Callaghan and lhe Varsity Singers are looking for more gold experiences in the future. The choir has chosen to go to the Heritage Festival of Gold which is also located in Chicago. Choirs are only invited to this event based on scores from regional heritage festi­ vals. “We will be traveling in March for a fourday trip in Chicago, not only competing against the highest-scoring regional choirs, but also performing as a mass choir under the direction of internationally acclaimed direc­ tors,” said Callaghan. “Students will get lhe ‘ . tmnk ngen‘ chance as well to receive collegiate-level rat­ ings and adjudication through this trip." The trip, longer than the normal Chicago event, is a precursor to greater things in the future, according to Callaghan. "Due to the level of performance and scores that were received last year, the Varsity Singers have also been invited to lhe Heritage Festival al Carnegie Hall in New York.” he said. Callaghan and the choir students have decided to make this the intended trip plan for the 2014-15 choral season. "We are always looking for support for these choral trips from our local businesses and community,” said Callaghan. "This is a large undertaking financially, and we are call­ ing for all businesses and community mem­ bers for aid to help us to our goal. This year MSU ecologist to discuss Enbridge spill A Michigan Stale University aquatic ecolo­ gist will discuss the ZOlOEnbridge oil spill at a free community event (kt. 8. Stephen K. Hamilton, MSU professor of ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry, based at the W.K. Kellogg ftutagical Station; will present "The Kalamazoo River oil spill: Catastrophe and recovery" as pan of KBS's Dessert w ith Discussion lecture series. The July 2010 pipeline rupture near Marshall, sent millions of gallons of tar sands crude oil into the Kalamazoo River sy stem, creating the largest inland oil spill in U.S. his­ tory. Hamilton will provide an update on the cleanup and status of the river ecosystem and will examine the .spill’s implications for national and international energy policy. Hamilton serves as an independent advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has provided local knowledge and scientif­ ic advice lo lhe emergency response, cleanup and remediation efforts. He is president of the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and has been interviewed by numerous national media outlets, including NPR, National Geographic and the New York Times. Representatives of local conservation organizations also will be on hand al the event to talk about their work in protecting the region’s waters. Event sponsors include lhe Four Townships Water Resources Council, the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and the MSU W.K. LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you arc I110 Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default lias been made in lhe conditions of a certain mortnane made by: Kimberly Cnttendon, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Vandyk Mof,9a9° Co,P-,ls succes­ sors and assinns MortG-’’9oc- do,L‘d Oc,obcr 15, 2007 and recorded Odcber 24, 2007 m Instrument * 20071024:0003433 Barry County Records, Michigan. said was assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSb h .rsqnment dated June 19, 2013 and recorded June 26- 2013 in lns,fumen‘ # 2013°0B08O on wiS morW- ,hofC ‘f S!°irn^ ‘2 h BRISTOL LAKE at the dim hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred E‘9^t Thousand N ne Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Seven??? N %nts (S108.92G.79) including intere^ lnty’N,nenS Under the power ol sale contained in s7d‘mortgagel,nd lhe s,a,u,e *n suc2 case mart?5a d neded n0,IC0 ,s hereby g;ven thm tX and p W^ to^dosed b* a of lhe rnortnmOrt9a9^5. °r 5om0 par1 of lhem. at public venTd Pr icu t" °f Baffy Coun,y at 1:00PMFnn n’ 7 2013 Said premises are ^’Zed0 ’^’?^ Hasimgs, Barry County. I. ndhry of W»||ow Cove Drive Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 J .rtnoT^^u. T<<) I jc L that the Township Board of the fownship of Johnstown will hold a public M-37 Hw rhe District n'. 2. 2013, at 7;00 p.m., at die Johnstown Township Ball. 13(>41 S. i U ° * nx^' Michigan. within the township, to hear and consider any objections to ’nlWovcmcnts, the District and all other matters relating to said Improvements and the TAKE fURTHLR Nl/fK.T that preliminary plans and estimates of Improvement* ate on file with thc Township (’kfk for public examination. com tor thc PKOPI ^y.^Al L NOT BE ADDED ID DIE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE Ol COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE IHA.N 10.«- WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUB!IC HEARING Rus Notice was authon/cd by the Township Board ol thc Township of Johnstown. Dated. September 11,2013 June Do,ter, Clerk 1 ownbhip of J< (hnstown we will be in the planning phases, crafting and creating the New York trip while we are seeking support for this year’s Chicago trip through fundraising efforts. "This is an exciting step for the Varsity Singers and the Hastings choral program and is something for the entire community lo get excited about." he said. “The Varsity Singers will be performing multiple times throughout thc year and will be out singing for business-, e.s and community events throughout the year to gel people excited about this great news." /Xnyonc interested in more information on how to help lhe Varsity Singers reach their goal of singing in New York City may email Callaghan mcaliaghan&hasskl2.org. or call the high school. 269-948-4409 ext. 5135. Mich^nn n c,ty ,?.rj.bed as. The West one-hall of Lot £ OfC Chase's Add.hon No 2, to ’he Ch/ ? lSupt’fVc Barry County. Michigan* a3 rccu7d'y, °f ils,,n?0f pSs, Pago 2. Commonly kno6n - '? L,bcr ?v?e-son St. Hastings Ml 490oB The rnf?& 115 N thai| be 6 months from mo date ,nPt’on pef‘.r determined abandoned in accoo ?UCh 5a!P' % 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. ir‘ wh^'Ce w',hMCLXmpl'<>n Period ‘“hall bo 30 day? rn ,ht? S w,e’ °f UpOn U’° d‘,tP ‘ red bV MCL G00.324ia(c). 0! ’ho notice MCL 600.3240(17) app:«-~Vt’F C’ is -u!d at ,oroctosure unn r'he prOP1'^ ftevisec ttovisod Jud.cature ----------------Act o' 600 3278. tno borrower will be jn? person buys the propA fon.’cD-’Ure sale or to iho modi.rj the property durinq Iho 1 ’ pared 0/19/2013 f lagstar ... of Mortgagee Attorneys’ Pote*i A5‘j JtV ■' p.C 8H South Blvd Su'le 100 h.-° Assocrat’ ij 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our „19K1O’1O) F3 Mnoi (0rat.'/n Kellogg Biological Station. Dessert with Discussion takes place at 7:30 p.m. in. the . KBS Academic. Center Audp£qiW')^7gp,£r Gull.Lake Dp. Hickory Corners. Dessert, tea and cotfee will be served free of charge. Call 269-671-2015 for more information, or visit the KBS website. kbs.msu.edu/evcnts/de.ssert-wiih-discussion. The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station is Michigan State University’s largest off-cam­ pus education complex and one of North America’s premier inland field stations. The KBS mission is focused on ecological and environmental research, education and com­ munity outreach. This year. KBS marks 50 y ears of aquatic ecology research. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 24, 2013. are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2013 TAX ALLOCATION NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will discuss for approval the 2013 tax allocation rate proposed to be levied for the year 2013 at its regular board meeting tu be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 7;3o pjn at tlie Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 197$ as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(‘>H b and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ' ~ * The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide n • essary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such signers for the hearing impaired and audmtanes m printed material, being considered at the meeting t individuals with disabilities at the nieehn.. r upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland^ Ch^1^ Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities» ' arler auxiliary aids or services should contact th *q.uir,n^ the address or telephone number listed below Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26, 2013 - Page 11 legalJQIices IF YOU ARENow OR HAVE BEEN IN The n»E M,L|TARY DUTY PLEASe coN?fe£NE mortgage s^-^ the conJ.tKxr, 0, a T <*laultI has been made In Healy and v,ck, |_. HeaN I® ? ’ by Be"lami" JPMorgan Chase Bank *l.l?,sbo"o and wife. Io March 7. 2007 and retrdM'iJ’O'l9aBee- instrument Number n7^a,ch 2«. 5007 in Records Michigan Them « ,S®’ Qarry Coun,V me date hereof Ihe c,° c'a™od to bo duo at Thous-ind Two Hundred r?s Hkundnld SMy-Two Do ’ars (S162.24O 97) inrlnw Nlno and 97/100 annum ' c,ud‘n9 Interest al 7.2% per Under the gage and the statute', “sL^?'ainOd 'n M'd morv vided. notice is hen.hu „ uc*’ case made and pro­ be foreclosed by □ saloStm 'ha’ 5a'dmor,9a9e will cr some pan ol them at n.,h® mort!|a9ad P'dmises, Crtul Courthouse n H«, Ba"V Cou'11' at 1 00 PM on OCTOBER'?75zou,9an- Mieh,9a" ^£^700^-“^ Stnn j T 1/82n’ Tbwnshp’ T°Wn 2 NOrth’ Ran3° 8 West Ba'’limoro The redemption period shall be 6 months from me date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind lhe sale. In that event, your damages. If any, are I ra ted solely to lhe return o! the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to thc property during tho redemption period. It you aro a tenant in the property, pieaso contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated September 19, 2013 Orlans Assocates. P.C. Attorneys tor Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-000541 (09-191(10-10) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Smirter and Sheryl R. Sm.tter, husband and Wife as jo.nt tenants with right of survivorship, original mort­ gagors), to A'bion Financial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 18. 2010, and recorded on October 26. 2010 in instrument 201010260009977, and assigned by mesno assignments to Sami Investments. LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Ono Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 61/100 Dollars (S121.412.61). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the crcuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on October 10. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing al the Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 59 min­ utes 38 seconds East 1295.38 feet along the North I ne of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds East 565.00 feet along sad North line; thence South 10 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East 107.08 feet along the centerline of Norris Road; IhencA Southeasterly 159.30 foot along said cen­ terline along a 633.95 foot radius curve to the left, th* chord of which bears South 17 degrees 29 min­ utes 38 seconds East 158.89 feet: thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds West 639 60 feet; thence North 01 degrees 43 m nutes 00 seconds East 257 03 feet to the place of beginning. Tne redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless ®ban* doned in accordance with 6OT.3241a. • which case the redemption period sha y from the date of such sale. d If the property is sold at foreclosure.sale under Chapter 32 of Ibe Rev.sed Judicature Act of 1961. ouruanl to MCL 600.3278 tne borrower will be held response to the person who buys. the the mortgage foreclosure sale cr to 1 . g(^ holder fir damaging the properly during me redemption period. Datod September 12.2013 For mere information, please ca . FC C (248) 593-1301 T»otr & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 4833 F.-e P4253/8F01 (09-12)(10 03) «• IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAM. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. . MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mad'• lhe conations of a mortgage made by Krul and Rebokka A Krul. husband .and wire. Bank of America NA. Mortgagee, dated • 2008 and recorded August 22. 2000 m Instru Number 20080822-0008453. Barry CO“' * Records, Michigan There is claimed to be the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred r y Three Thousand Three Hundred E’ghty-Eight • 27/100 Dollars ($143,308 27) Including Interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sa'd mo • gago and the statute in such case made and pf vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w^ be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue a! the P,aco of holding the circuit court within Barry County.. Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 24. 2013 Said premises are located in the Township ol Thomapplc, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as, Land situated in the Township of Thomapp-e. County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as followsiThat part of tho East 1/2 of SecLon 2. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 2436.23 feet along lhe West Lne of the Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 172.16 feet along tho West Lne of tho Northeast 1/4, to tho South l-no of tho Northeast 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 13 seconds East 99.48 foot, to the South line of the North 6 acres of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 202.81 feet along tho South lino of lhe North 6 acres of said Southeast 1/4, to me centerline of Whitneyvillo Road; thence North 08 degrees 05 minutes 53 sec­ onds East 274.69 feet along tho centerline ol Whitneyvillo Road; tnence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 243.18 feet to tho point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale, tn that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the b d amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest If me property is sold al foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property dunng the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 26. 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-005981 (09-26)(10-17) 775311C? AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott Slaght and Angela Slaght, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Amenca's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated lhe 24th day of September. 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of October, 2004. in Liber Document No. 1134971 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy & 30/100 ($88,970.30), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of October, 2013 at 1.00 PM o'clock Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bid­ der, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, ns afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.250 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said promises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, Including any and all structures, and homos, manu­ factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Freeport. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 4 of Block 12 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 1 or Plats on Pago 22. During the six (6) months imme­ diately following the sale, the properly may be redeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, thc property may bo redoemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, tho mortgagor(s) will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at lhe foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If tho sale Is set us'de for any reason, the Purchaser at tire sale shall bo entitled only lo a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or thc Mortgagee’s attorney Datod: 09/05/2013 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney for Green Tree Servicing LLC 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 GTSD FNMA Slaght (09­ 05)(09-26) AS A DEBT TO COLLECT A 0 usEd p0R thaT?bd5T|On OBTAINED WILL EnUMBEr qe NOTIFY US AJ TrM[LlTARY DUTY. M0RtCa°U ARE IN ACT^E |x>enmadejnf^TGAGE SALE - Oofau-t tu mortgage made bvTS and conditions of Leslie Sa!nt > J. Saintamour. T0 Moriqaoft Ma™ed Man. Modems. Inc. aVno±C,r°nic Registration Jy Lendor< MOrtgaq °e ' ®e lor America’s Wno j and recorded ?n’th?’^,ho 12fh day of AP’^. fOr The CouZ,?L°’ the Register of D® lhe 19th ‘Y 01 Barry and State of 3 oq of Barry County R^rd?05 5 Instrumentassigned to U?^Said Mortgage hav<SjClATlON, AS TRUSTFP NATIONAL ASS^ R0ORV| HUSTEE for THE BENEFIT go m *4005-3 TRUST FUND on not.ee, the sum ,0 due, at tho dat® .j5jnd five hundred m hun* dred fifty °l^>1!ln,c^8.536.80) and Six do1' lars and 80/100 having h "° or Pr­ eceding at lawof' ufOd by said mnw insbtuled to recover lhe debt oy .a.d mortgage or any part thereof. ’he ^Gr of sale contain^ M.?hS '• 2 PUfSuant ,0 statute of tho Stathereg‘ uch case made and provided, no^c® £9 *®n that on the 3rd day of October. Local T.me, said mortgage bidder at th? A* ° 31 auction, to tbos Ba,ry County Courthouse in Hasu 9( be»ng the building where tne Circus Court lor the County of Barrv is held), of the P^^^avbo nd ‘R Sa'd or so much thereof ray bo necessary to pay the amount duo. as a'°J®s7asd sa,d mortgage, with interest thereon ar£375 jxh annum and all legal costs, chargesjtnd 'nClud!ng |hQ ney fees avowed by • a,so ar>y sum or sums which may be P*d Py ‘he undersigned, necessary to protect its ’nterest «n the premises Which said premises are descnb*d as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, mclud.ng any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit- LOT 38 OF ALGO­ NQUIN NORTH SHORE SUBDIVISION, ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERETO. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 50. During tho six (6) months immediately following tho sale, lhe property may bo redeemed, except that in tho event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, tho prop­ erty rnay be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278. tho mortgagors) wiH be hold responsible to tho person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or lo tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property dur­ ing tho redemption per od If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be enti­ tled only lo a return of the deposit paid. Tho Purchaser shall have no further recourse against tho Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Dated: 9/5/2013 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF HAR­ BORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND Mortgagee FAB­ RIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF HARBORVIEW 2005-3 TRUST FUND 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (O9-05)(09-26) njws# Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions ol a mortgage mado by Brian J. Dennis AKA Brian Dennis and Lila Dennis. Husband and Wile, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 15, 2006, and record­ ed on December 4, 2006 in instrument 1173423, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-WFHE2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-WFHE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thlrty-Sovon Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two and 30/100 Dollars ($137,122.30). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 10, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township ol Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- Beginning at a point on the North line of section 34, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant West 395.0 Feet from tho North 1/4 post of sa;d section 34, Thence South 148.5 leot parallel with lhe North and South 1/4 line of section 34, Thence West 901 feet, thence North 148.5 Feet lo the North line of Section 34, thence East 901 Feet to tho Place of beginning. Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months horn the date of such sale, unless detornvned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If tho property »5 soW foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 60° 32?8 tho borrower will bo held responsible to tha person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption pa nod. Baled September 12. 2013 Por more information, please call: PC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Parm.nqton H its. Michigan 48334-5422 P'le *428576F01 (03-1?)( 10-03) Nohce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo ’HIS FIRM IS h DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at salo, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE * Default has been made in tho conditions ol a mortgage made by Patricia J William, a smgle woman individual, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 21. 2006, and recorded on January 2. 2007 in instrument 1174505. and assigned by said Mortgagee to CibMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum ol Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($51,735.21). Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, ut public vendue, at thc place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on October 24, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: The North 51 1/2 feet of Lot 631, except tho West 4 feet, City of Hasting. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. II the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to lhe person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period Dated: September 26. 2013 For more information, pieaso call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File M29992F01 (09-26)(10-17) Z75a,ers Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. -.Mtztil MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage for lhe sole purposes ol subordinating her dower and homestead nghts in tho real estate cov­ ered. husband and wifo, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2002. and recorded on March 22. 2002 in instrument 1076999, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Filth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($118,834.67). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 3. 2013. Said premises aro situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: Commencing at tho East 1/4 post of Section 19, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 m.nutos 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 line of sa'd Section 19. 292 35 feet lo tho place of beginning; thonce continuing North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 Imo 377.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318 87 feet to the South Lno of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ol said Section; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South Lne 665.66 feel to tho Southeast corner of tho Northeast 1/4 ol tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 mmules 49 seconds East along tho East Imo of said Section, 575.14 foot; thonce North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745.00 foot to tho place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, the centerline of which is described as follows: Beginning al a point which lies in the centerline of West Lake Road 1150 feet North and 33 feet East of lhe Southeast corner ol Section 19, Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thonce North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East, para'lel with and 33 feet East of the East line of said Section 19. 297 foot to a point which lies 123 feet North of tho Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thonce North 63 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel wrth and 123 foot North of the South bne of the Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section. 698 66 foot to the place ol ending Also, together with a 66 foot wide easement lor Ingress and Egress, the centerLno of which is described as follows; Beginning at a po ol which l es 123 feet North o’ the 33 feet East ol the Southeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of thc Southeast 1/4 of said Sections, Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 East parallel with and 33 feel East of the East Ln. of said Section 19. 240 feel to the place>of The redemption period shall be 6 ’’r”"'d date ol such sale, unless delcrm.ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. <n whxh i a.e the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the d<1H tho^rope^ is sold at fO’«^sure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Rev.sed Judicature Ad of 196 pursuant to MCL600.3276thcborrowerw.llbeheld m<-.oonsible to the person who buyt» the property at he mortn “qo to>edow«> «H» o' 1° m0"9t9° Loldor to' danwng P">P-"ty 0u,.ng me redemption period Dated September 5. 2013 For more information, p'ease cart FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servcer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Stu 200 Fatminglon H.lb;. Michigan 48334-542. Hie JM20284F0I (09-05)(09-2G) r-MCjir FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obta'ned win be used for thm purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a certam mortgage made by Fred H. Wagner and Gail Wagner, Husband and Wife to CrtiFinandal Mortgage Company. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2005 and recorded November 3, 2005 in Instrument 1155622 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($86,333.73) including inter­ est 5.95% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained .n sad mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice to hereby given . that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by n sale of tho mortgaged premises, or come part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 10, 2013 Said premises are sit­ uated io City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- Lot 5, Block 34. Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings, accord.ng to the recorded pla! thereof. Commonly known as 406 E South St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption pertod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at loreclosure sale under Chapter I 32 ol lhe Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, under | MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo held responsi- { b!e to the person who buys lhe property at the mod- } gago foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for « damaging tho property during the redemption pert- ♦ od. Dated: 9/12/2013 CitMortgage. Inc., successor ! by merger to CitiFmancial Mortgage Company, Inc. ; Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. ; 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-86517 (09­ 12)(10-03) 77MOK1 S * ■ • V I Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- ? ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 3 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- J POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT * THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE • MILITARY DUTY. 5 ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be llmtted solely to the return of the bld amount ten- ,1 dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in *1 the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory L 2 Miller, Married and Nicole R. Miller, Husband and 3 Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic 3 Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated 3 December 29,2003. and recorded on April 14,2004 j in instrument 1125782, and assigned by said 4 Mortgagee to Bank of America. N.A. as assignee as j .documented by an assignment, in Barry county u records, Michigan. which mortgage there Is a claimed to be duo at the date hereof lhe sum of Ono 5 Hundred Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred 3 Thirteen and 07/100 Dollars ($121,113.07). Under the power of sale contained in said mort- • gage and the statute in such case made and pro- 3 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl 5 be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, " or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place 3 of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at * 1:00 PM, on October 10, 2013. Said premises are situated In Township of J Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: Parcel 4: That part of the Southwest 3 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, % desenbed as commencing at lhe South 1/4 comer 5 ol said section, thence North 01 Degrees 00 « Minutes 08 Seconds West 1351.92 Feel along the « east line of said Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 j Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 320.0 Feet j along tho South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said « Southwest 1/4 to tho Place ol beginning, thence 4 South 89 Degrees 56 M-nutes 08 Seconds West * 346.70 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 3 22 Seconds East 25.84 Feet along the East line of 4 the West 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, ; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 04 Seconds } West 211.0 Feet along the South line of the 4 Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, thence North 3 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 22 Seconds West 245.0 } Feet parallel to tho east line of the West 1/2, 3 Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, thence Norht 1 89 Degrees 56 M.-nutes 08 Seconds east 557.40 1 Feet, thence South 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds East 220.0 feet along the Wost of the East , 320 foot of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of begin- ’ ning. < Easement description: Subject to and together < with an easement for ingress, egress and utility pur- j poses over a 66 foot wide strip of land being , described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer J of Section 18, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West * thence North 01 Degrees 00 M nutos 08 Seconds • Wset 1351 92 Feet along the East line of said • Southwest 1/4. thence South 89 Degrees 56 « Minutes 08 Seconds West 320 0 Feel along the 3 South lino of tho North 1299.5 Feet of said J Southwest 1/4 to lhe place of beginning of said ’ easement, thence North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 < Seconds West 1104.0 Feet, thence South 89 • Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 102 0 Feet. ’ thence North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 03 Seconds * West 195 50 FeQl a’on9 lho Wost ,in0 0111)0 East » 442 Feet of sa d Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 « Degrees 56 M nutes 08 Seconds West 66.0 Foot < along the North Lne of said Southwest 1/4, thence 3 South 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds East 261.50 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes * 08 Seconds East 102.0 Feet, thenco South 01 » Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds East 1038.0 Feet, ’ tnence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds *, East 66.0 Feet lo tho place of ending of said ease- ’ ment The redemption penod shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unloss determined aban- « doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in 5 which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days • Irom the date of such sale. 3 If tho property is sold at foreclosure sate under ’ Chapter 32 of tne Revised Judicature Act of 1961, 1 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lho borrower will be held 3 responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage * holder lor damaging theproperty during tho ■* redempt on period. * Dated September 12, 2013 For more information, please call * FC 0(248)593-1309 X Trott & Trott. P.C. ; Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 ' Fite 0429796FO1 (09-t2)(10«)) J �Page 12 - Thursday, September 26. 2013 - The Hssfngs Banner ■ LEGALNQIICES STATEOrM^?N STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2013-26491 DE Estate of Linda A. Lester. Deceased. Date of brth: 1/17/1942 TO ALL CREDITORS a NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho docedenl, bnda A. Lester, d<ed 8'11/2013 Creditors of lhe decedent are nol'fiod that uj claims aganst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dale C. Lester, personal repre­ sentative, or to both th? probata court at 206 West State Street. Su'te 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 and the persona! representative within 4 months after the date of pub'.cat on of th'S notice. Date September 17, 2013 Robert L Humba'ger P-23099 3 Heritage Oak Lane Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (269) 979-3990 Date C. Lester 1835 Piter Road De'ton. Ml 49046 ?7UitQ (269) 623-5666 N°g&%Rs noBcVocaewtoas 01 °°^a'^2^DrE Da'° °f bnh: K> Letters of AnlhonV that o» cW™ Creditors of the d^d” ‘£0^ barred unless proagainst lhe Trust will be ™ wjson. Co-Trustec-. S Borne ne H. Eckert ^^ended. XT™“he «•«»' »' pUb“"On ° Date: September 20. 2013 Christopher L. Ed90f800 250 Monroe Avenue NW. suit Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 831-1700 Tom Eckert 6850 North Broadway Freeport. Ml 49325 Jan Wi.'son 9600 Broughwell Road Rives Junction, Ml 49277 STAnUs™?£P4a4!'T sEsay-ss’ DARLENE SUE BFem 7528 TIMPSON AVpGe?ALTO. Ml 49302 E SE rnaicri IF YOU ARE NOW ON OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR। ONE YEAR. Notice Of Mortgage For^J°*“re. pt. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT WG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 248-502-1400. . WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TF^T PU«MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT the conditions of a mortgage mado by De • THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Burpee. Gary P. Burpee, wife and husband, to Finn MILITARY DUTY. Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated Juno ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be 3, 2005 and recorded June 14. 2005 in Instrument ■ rescinded by lhe foreclosing ^^gagee. In Number 1148013, Barry County Records, Michigan. •. that event, your damages, If any. ahall bo limitSaid mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage •'. od solely to Ihc return of lhe bld amount ten­ Company by assignment. There is claimed to be ; dered at sale, plus Interest. due at tho date hereof tho sum ol One Hundred :• MORTGAGE SALE - Deteuft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Michael Jon Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Six ' • Thurber, a s ngie man. M.chae! A. Thurber as attor­ and 1/100 Dollars ($138,786.01) including interest ney in fact for Michael Jon Thurber, original mortat 5.875% per annum. gagor(s), io Mortgage Electronic Registration Linder tho power ol sate contained in said mort­ >: Systems. Inc., acting solely as a nomnee for gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ , Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ' Mortgaoee. dated May 11. 2006. and recorded on be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, May 12.2006 in instrument 1164550, and assigned or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry by said Mortgagee to Colonial National Mortgage, a County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan in *’ division of Coionial savings, FA as assignee as Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER - documented by an assignment, in Barry county 10. 2013. . records. Mchigan, on whth mortgage there is Said prem.scs aro located in tho Township of da med lo be due at the date hereof the sum of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and aro One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand One and 12/100 Dollars ($131,001.12). described as: Unde' me power of sate contained in said mort­ The East 700 feet of the West 1/2 of tho gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ Northeast 1/4 of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 7 vided. notice is hereby gven that said mortgage will West lying South of Michigan Highway M-66. be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, The redemption period shall bo 6 months from cr some part of them, at public vendue, at the place the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ of hold ng the circuit court within Barry County, at doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in 1:00 PM. on October 17. 2013. which case tne redemption period shall be 30 days Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: The CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5, Block 4 Daniel Sinker's the’ sate. In that event, your damages, if any, are Addition, according to tho recorded Plat thereof In limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ Liber 1 of Plats on Pago 11. dered at sale, plus interest. Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months (ram If the property is sold at torectosure sate, pur­ the date cl such sate, un’ass detorrmnud abhm ? suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held ooned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In ; which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days responsible to the person who buys the property at ; from the date of such sale. tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage ■ If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under holder for damage to tho property during the Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, redemption period i pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held If you are a tenant in the property, pieaso contact J responsible to the person who buys the property at our office as you may have certain rights. J - the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Dated: September 12. 2013 ; holder for damaging the property during the Orians Associates, P.C.. ; redempt.on period. Attorneys for Servicer • Dated: September 19. 2013 P.O. Box 5041 I For more information, please call: Troy, Ml 48007 : FC H (248) 593-1300 File No. 13-011237 } Trott & Trott. P.C. (09-12)(10-03) nMCftw ; Attorneys For Servicer • 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 • Farminoton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 ’ Filo M00144F01 J (09-19,(10-10) ns«oe« Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ' THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ .! ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TARY DUTY. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded MILITARY DUTY. by tho foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be, rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In damages, if any, shall be limited solely to tho tha! event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ interest dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado In ' MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mado by Bruco W. the conditions of a mortgage mado by John Richter, Steiner and Holly Steiner aka Holly A. Steiner, hus­ An Unmarried Man, original morlgagor(s), to band and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Household Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated Mortgagee, dated August 24, 2006, and recorded on August 30. 2006 in instrument 1169328, and November 3, 2004, and recorded on November 12, assigned by mesne assignments to Nationstar 2004 in Instrument 1137044, in Barry county Mortgage LLC as ass:gneo as documented by an records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on claimed to be duo at the data hereof tho sum of Two which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Hundred Elevon Thousand Ono Hundred Six and - date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Seven 12/100 Dollars ($211,106.12). Hundred Fifty and 25/100 Dollars ($70,750.25). Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ Under the power of salo contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and progage and the statute In such case mado and pro­ • vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foree’esed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public vendue, at lhe place or some part of them, at public vondue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 100 PM, on October 10. 2013. 1:00 PM, on October 10, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Said premises aro situated In Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are Yankee Spnngs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 84 Rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 31. Town 4 North, described as: Al! that part of the North 40 rods of lhe Range 7 West; thence East 3 Rods, thence North East 1/2 of tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 - 10 Rods; thonce West 3 Rods; thonce South 10 North, Rango 10 West, lying East of tho Inlet to tho .' rods to the place of beginning; also commencing 77 lake, tho same being a small creek. - Rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 31, The redemption period shall bo 6 months from Town 4 North. Rango 7 West for beginning; thence the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ East 7 Rods; lhence North 10 Rods; thonce West 7 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in . Rods; thonce South 10 Rods to tho place of beginn<ng. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days ; The redemption period shall be 6 months from from the date of such salo. tho date of such sale, unless determined abanIf the property is sold at foreclosure sale under . donod in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Chapter 32 of tne Revised Judicature Act of 1961. ; which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held from the date of such sale. responsible lo tho person who buys the property at tf tho property is cold at foreclosure salo under lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, holder for damaging the property during tho pursuant to MCL 600 3276 lhe borrower will bo held redemption period responsible to Vie person who buys the property at • tne mortgage foreclosure sale or lo tho mortgage Dated; September 12, 2013 - holder for damaging the property during tho For more information, please call. redemption penod FC H (248) 593-1300 Dated September 12.2013 Trott & Trott, P.C. • For more information, please call; Attorneys For Servicer FC X (248)593-1302 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Troll 6 Trott, P.C Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Attorneys For Servtcwr 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 File /428783F01 Farmington Hills. Mich.gan 48334-5422 (09-12,(10-03) • File A423666F01 • (09-12)(10-03) rww ; • : !• • I claims against lhg d^odonl a be forever barred 616-868-7507 HM1MZ THicmt!?? 01 Mortgago Foreclosure Sale iLr IS * DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- T° collect A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAiN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR™?m^EASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE rcs^ZUhRCH*SERS: ThteM"> maV •» lh fl d?d bYlho foreclosing mortgagee. In orf. ' y0Ur da™Ses, If W »ha" 60 llm"cd solely to the return of tho bld smount tonMnQTrf?fd at “l». Plus lnlorML MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ;jr°nd;,,ons O' a mortgage made by Donald J. Bluman and Devon P. Bluman. husband and wife, rTl./nO^gor(S). to Household Finance Corporation III. Mortgagee, dated May 9. 2005, and recorded on May 13, 2005 in instrument 1146444, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Three and 35/100 Dollars (S226.1B3.35) Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g.ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on October 17,2013. Said premises are ttuated In Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as. Lot 13 of B-Z-Bees Acres. Number 2, according to tho records Pia( thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 58. in lhe Office of the Register of Deeds in Bar^ County, Michigan Tho redemption penod shu be 6 months from the date of such sale, unlessfttermined abandoned in accordance with MCLAKQ3241a, in which case the redemption period &0 30 days from tho date of such salo. If tho property is.solfl X-t-ecJosuro safe under, Chapter 32 of tho Revised -hd«a!ure Act of 1961,' pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tneterower will be hold responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate Of to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 19, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo X428999F01 T714QW1 (09-19)(10-10) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, »hfll1 b0 ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Todd Vanordor and Jodi Vanorder, husband and wife, original morigagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc Modgag00- dated October 4. 2011. and recorded on October 7, 2011 m instrument 201110070009418. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented bv an assignment, in Barry county records. Michioan on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo al the date her0Of ,ho sum of One Hundred Emhtv-Six Thousand Five KU,nBdB'^rS1evenl»-T^e9 and »'W0 Dollars Under the power of salo contaned in said mortgago and the statute in sue* case "’ad0 and pr0’ video, notice is hereby g.“X sad mP,1!’a9? wi" Said premises ir/’ • m Township of Yankee Springs Barn/ r ’^^Mchigan. and are desenbed as CoS Counly; « ooint 150 Feet South of the NonhweTSmer Northwest FracUonal 1/4 of Se^L South 75 Feet, lhence East to tho 31 Lak0( lnenco No.-th.rty along th”0, rf Gen Lake to a Point 150 Fee?Sou!hSlh”ol!nO Warth SecWn Lne. Utence West tn ? ,r°m the N0^ ,edemPtten pe^^^^months from •ho date of such JS °d J»a«l in accorJaS?- ^te'mined aban600324fa. in yvhteh case the rede? .W'lh ^Hsha’I bo 30 days tho date oS?Ponpen° >1 the propem/ir saI°sale under Chapter 32 of the al Act of 1961, Pursuant to MCLcnn Jud^r«'>’b0 ho,d [oaoonsib!. ,o ,4^8 th. b0£*‘ property at 'hha "•ongag. mortgage the dU"na '" C %Z5Sp!a“dca"' Attorneys For ■ J'^ONortS^^ P'J'rnmrjto,, H«y SW 20® ,2 77'ZCXU SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Mooting September 11. 2013 Supervisor J. Slonebumer called tho meoVng to order at 7 00 p.m. Present: Clerk DoVrios. Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Gocbol & Trustee Grundy Also present wore 15 guests. Agenda was approved. Minutes from the August 14, 2013 regular board meeting were approved, as corrected Commissioners Report PubLc comments, if any, wore received. Approved opting out of the county resolution to control mute swans Approved addition of two (2) new reserve police officers and one (1) new firefighter Approved building interior improvement quotes Approved Township Property Review Plan Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk's Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills Trustee’s Reports wore received. Parks. Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Submitted by: Tod DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburnor, Supervisor mrsa* STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13026449-OE Estate of Robert Lee Woodmansee. Dale or birth: 11/05/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert L. Woodmansee, died May 1. 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that aU claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Cheryl Woodmansee, personal representative, or to bolh the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Suite 302. Hastings. MI 49058 and the personal representative witnin 4 months atter tne date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/24/2013 Cheryl Woodmansee 1200 Iroquois Tr. #2 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)908-1607 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13026454 DE Estate of MARY MARGARET BAUER. Date of birth: 1/26/1910. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, MARY MARGARET BAUER, who l.ved at 2700 NASHVILLE RD.. HASTINGS, Michigan died 4/22^005. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate w.ll bo forever barred unless presented to ROY BAUER, named personal representative, or proposed persona! representa­ tive, or to both tho probate court at 206 W . COURT STREET, HASTINGS, and the narned/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9-18-13 JAMES J. GOULOOZE P44497 137 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269-945-2255 ROY BAUER 952 N. M37 HIGHWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 ttmicoo FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. II you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by: Peter A. Service and Michele R. Service, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for CitiMortgago, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007 and recorded August 23, 2007 In Instrument » 20070823­ 0001202 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: CttiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated September 25, 2012 and record­ ed October 8,2012 in Instrument # 2012-005420 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two STATE OF MICHIGAN Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Twenty Cents COUNTY OF BAHRY ($62,284.20) including interest 8.45% per annum. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Under the power of salo contained in said mortgage Decedent’s Estate/Trust and the statute in such caso made and provided, Estate/Trust of Thomas W. Myers. Deceased. notice is hereby given tha! said mortgage win be Date of Birth: June 10, 1925. foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or TO ALL CREDITORS: somo part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00pm on October 17, 2013 NOTICE TO CREDITORS; Tho decedent. Said premises are situated In Township of Rutland, Thomas W. Myers, d<ed September 4, 2013. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot Creditors of the decedent are notified that all Number 5 of Cappon's Plat, according to the claims against the estate/lrust will be forever barred recorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Northeast unless presented to tho Trustee of tho Thomas W. one-quarter of Section 3, Town 3 North, Range 9 Myers Trust dated July 12, 1994, as amended, at West, Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. 6245 Thomapplo Lake Road. Nashville, Ml 49073 Commonly known as 3141 W State Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 Tho fedemppon period shall be 6 months, , j^ithin 4 months atter tne date of publication of this notide. | F- ‘ ’ from |ho! date of sucIT sale, unless determined'1 abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or September 18, 2013 MCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption Foster, Swift, Collins 8 Smith, P.C. period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, Allan J. Claypool P11957 or upon the expiration ol the notice required by 313 S. Washington Square MCL 600 3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless Lansing, Ml 48933 MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at (517)371-8264 foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Elizabeth A. Myers. co-Trustee Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. the 6245 Thomapplc Lake Road borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who Nashville, Ml 49073 nwion buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated: 9/19/2013 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A CitiMortgago. Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-84122 (09-19)(10-10) OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale having been made in tho terms and conditions of a THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ certain mortgage made by Donald Converse Jr., a ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION single man and Hailey Norton, a single woman of WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Barry County, Mchigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. dated the 2nd THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE day of August. 2006, and recorded in the office of MILITARY DUTY. the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Slate of Michigan, on the 3rd day of August, 2006, rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In in Instrument No. 1168090 of Barry Records, which that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ said mortgage was assigned to Nationstar ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ Mortgage. LLC, thru mesne assignments, on which dered at sale, plus Interest mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in this notice, for principal of $92,022.57 (ninety-two the conditions of a mortgage made by Samir B. Karadsheh, a married man, original morlgagor(s), thousand twenty-two and 57/100) plus accrued interest at 7.125% (seven point one two five) per­ to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2006, and recorded on cent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or March 9. 2006 In instrument 1161124. and in equity having been instituted to recover tho debt assigned by said Mortgagee to Green Tree secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the State of Michigan in such case mado and provided, date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine notice is hereby given that on, the 10tn day of Thousand Ono Hundred Seventeen and 66'100 October, 2013, at 1.00.00 PM said mortgage will be Dollars ($149,117.66). foreclosed by a sate al public auction, to the high­ Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ Hastings, Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ises described in said mortgage. Wh.ch said prem­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, ises are described as follows: All that certain pie-A or some part of them at public vendue, at tho place or parcel ol land situate in the City of Hastmcs In of holding the circuit court within Burry County, at the County of Barry and State ol Michigan and 1:00 PM. on October 17, 2013. described as follows to w.t: Situated in tho C.tv of Said premises are s tuated m Charter Township Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michioanof Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are The South 1/4 of Lots 1 and 2. and the North 1^ a, described as Tho West 50 feot of Lot 7 of Repiat of Lots 3 and 4. Block 3 of V.llago of Haci720 Lot 13 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit Addition by H. J. KenGeld. according t0 the ^S No. 1 according to the recorded Plat thereof, as thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats n , p dt recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Pago 98. Barry Coumy Records. County Records. Dibblo St Tax Parcel No.: O8.55-235.oo5 M ,8,hS The redemption period shall be 6 months from property is sold at a foreclosure salo uf0 b ° lh° tho dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will bo hn. < doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in ble to the person who buys tha ptoa ° d.'00pon5iwhich case tho redemption period shall be 30 days gago foreclosure salo or to tha m/.. y lha morlfront the date of such sale. damaging tho property dur,ng the Sm h°'d®r ,0' If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under od. Tho redemption period shall bo emp,=on Wi­ Chapter 32 ol tne Revised Judicature Act of 1961. the date ot such sale, unless d?'X "'°n,h:! ,rom pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tne borrower wHI be held doned in accordance w.th tsinrY i.?:ncd abanresponsible to the person who buys tho property at Which caso the redemption L. 000 32«1a. in the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage from the date of ^ehPsXPSZSea!L?O309m holder for damaging the property during the 2013 By; Foreclosing Attorns Septornber 12 redemption period Dated. September 19. 2013 Weltman. Weinberg & Rete r,Or P,a‘ntift ButtertteldDnve Suite 200-STrAC?” L Pa- 2155 For more rnformabon. please call: 10123411 (09-12)( 10-03) M‘ 4Q0Q« WRi FC H (248) 593-t3(X) Trott & Trett. P.C Attorneys For Server 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hitts, Michigan 48334-5422 F,|0,3610241=03 (09-191(10-10) 77580897 7758089/ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26.2013 — Page 13 . Rutland Township clarifies stance on mute swan issue hvCnnu..., c<)11M ■ ison « a* moved township supcr. 11 board mecting lo A *’e ,0*n«hip,s Sept, non to the t.,ttns'hi a new resohl. detail, which b(hjie‘ 'r °uld ’I*" out. in excluded fromthe «,unl. ■Wa,cr *ould bc swan resolution. > s l,njPosed mute month's mcXg'wei^r1 h“d lakcn' *'lasI clarify exactly how w Va!!Ue 1 wan‘ >° >«ue." explained Care -a,,O,addre“ vote to opt oul । .. ' A<tcr ,asi month’s stituents to develon encnura8cd by con­ sular to thus 1 / ,OWnshiP solution, townships Wu sv.uVto H ^hboring action taken In »i* . u ear^ identify the with our residents'"'.in alignment water Ixxhes i, R,,tt ? ~ a" ,he Rutland from lhe county res- olution.” . . The new resolution was unan‘^)U* / approved, removing Rutland Cna Township's lakes and waterways from county resolution. According lo Carr, board’s actions were consistent with 11 0 townships that had also voted to either opt o of thc county ’s plan or to devise their o resolutions to ban any action by the couni y regarding the mute swan populations and bodies of water they inhabit. Carr also reported on thc Holiday n Express hotel’s progress toward opening o business, slating that the hotel is working on Internet capabilities, eliciting the help o MEI, a local company lhat will go to a site and find wireless signal strengths and recom­ mend options. Thc hotel is considering going to fiber optic cables for Internet usage since ail registration and scheduling software will Matthew Raymond lilnch. 31. of Hastings violation and again in this month of probation was found guilty Aug. 21 of breaking and violation. She was ordered to pay $2,187 in entermg with intent. He was sentenced in court fines and costs. Barry- County Circuit Court Sept. 18 to six months m jail with credit given for 39 days Richard Hollis Wilcox, 40 of Hastings was already served. He also was ordered to serve sentenced Sept. 18 for probation violation in 36 months on probation, undergo mental Barry County Circuit Court to continue pro­ health assessments, attend AA'NA meetings bation as ordered in March 2012. Wilcox four times per week and be subject to random pleaded guilty in March 2012 to failure to pay dreg tests. He also was ordered to pay SI,735 child support. He was ordered to continue the in court fines and costs. Additional charges of 60 months of probation and show proof of at possession of burglary tools and possession least four applications for employment per of marijuana w ere dismissed by the prosecut­ week. He also was ordered to pay $2,493 in ing attorney’s office. court fines, costs and restitution. Amanda Jo Barton. 36, of Shelbyville was sentenced Sept. 18 to 12 months in jail on a probation violation charge. She was given credit tor 179 days served in jail. After her jail sentence is met, her probation will be termi­ nated. Barton was originally charged in May 2012 with stealing or using without consent a financial transaction device. She was origi­ nally placed on 18 months of probation. She was found guilty in June 2012 of probation Catrina Ann Bagnoud. 37 of Hastings was sentenced Sept. 19 in Barry' County Circuit Court for probation violation. She was sen­ tenced to 185 days in jail and given credit for 185 days served. She also was ordered to pay $698 in court fines and costs. She was origi­ nally found guilty of larceny in October 2012. She will be discharged from probation upon completion of her jail time. n».<fX)nci«.. require iiwtanian^'1.’^ amend^Vh' The township Snow. he agt.,1(la per a request h> J J „|3nned ,|1S1. '<*<>mmis. sioner. lo remo"-• solid w “«>on about the Hany Conn t< ~ Committee rec>‘. wi|| '«* said the county cotnniis'1 * V1«»ing (he proposal again •> ‘ the Health Department. ^dressed bv ,i Other bu<,n° , thc 2014 he included aP^^igonquin man­ agement plan - biolo^0^ con­ trol. Jason shared J ' Wh PLM Land Manage"* • e aqUaijc agement plan ,aKc’ ^t«ng a budg”, estimate of $55,000 fur ihc 2014. He identi­ fied the products to Ik Used and when they will be applied. He also pointed out to the board a significant discount the township would get with pre-payment of services in March 2014 and (hat lhe cost for thc plan has not increase over the past 11 years. The board also heard updates from thc Hastings Public Library from Nancy Dot, library board member, who shared a monthly report on book check-out activity, volunteer hours, number of people who entered the building, schedule of activities and additional programs planned at thc library. ”A donation of a willow tree, received from the Gun Lake Women’s Association, will be used lo improve the rear gardens.’’ said Dot. The library will also be doing its fall cleaning of windows and carpet in the coming weeks. Board members also were introduced to Scott Larson. Larson is the district manager for lhe Hastings Walmart store and attended lhe board meeting by invitation from Township Supervisor Jim Carr. Rutland Township Treasurer Sandra Greenfield reminded (hose in attendance that lhe Treasurer’s Office is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Charlton Park Road bridge work going as planned The beams and ReckingI that make up the center of the Charlton Park Road bridge over the Thornapple River have been removed as pa just south of M-/9. 9,000 renovation project. The existing pilings and the abutments will continue to serve traffic on the road Parts of a bridge that has connected deck. The recommended detour runs along M-79 Charlton Park Road over the Thornapple “That's as far as they could go without rip­ east to Thomapple Lake Road to Barger River for 56 years have been removed, and ping oul the piers and abutments, and that Road, north to Center Road and then west lhe replacement is expected to be finished by would have been cost-prohibitive,’’ he said. back lo Charlton Park Road. late November or early December. The three-month project, which will include new beams and decking, w ill cost an estimated $639,000, said Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission. Milbocker and Sons of Allegan is the con­ tractor. 1 he bridge was closed Sept. 3. after Milbocker completed replacement of lhe nearby Lawrence Road bridge over High Bank Creek. The beams and decking that make up the For Sale \atiofril \ds Help Wanted center of the Cheriton; Park Road bridge have been removed, but the existing pilings and the HEAT YOUR ENTIRE DRIVERS OTR: great pay, FJUWniRlNG: We are lur­ abutments will continue to serve traffic on lhe HOME, water and more sign on bonus, excellent ing individuals with great with an OUTDOOR WOOD equipment, road just south of M-79. The infrastructure is benefits and ittitudes (hat want to cook FURNACE from Central more! Paid vacation, holi­ at the Gun Lake Casino sound, said Lamberg. and replacing those Boiler. D-2 Outdoor Wood days! CDL A req. 877-112­ Fcxid Court. Johnny Rock­ would have added greatly to lhe cost. 7209, x3. Boilers, (616)877-1081. ets, Cold Stone Creamery. Weight limits for bridges, by law. must be Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen continuously lowered as the structures age. DRIVER TRAINEES md Tim Hortons. We have Estate Sale Not only can that impede travel, but the new NEEDED now! Learn to LINE COOKS and PIZZ/X ESTATE/MOVING SALES: restrictions may go unnoticed, he said. drive for US Xprvss! Earn MAKER positions availabk by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ “As they age, as far as safety factor, it con­ $800+ per week! No experi­ for all shifts. Must be 18 or tage House Antiques. tinues to remain the same because we lower ence needed! CDL trained □Ider to work al this loca­ (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ the limits.’’ Lamberg explained. “The prob­ and job ready in 15 days! I- tion. Please apply at 9898. lem is drivers of heavy loads don’t notice that 800-882-7364. www.labellemgt.com click the signs have changed.” on the restaurant tab, scroll Antiques Help Wanted down lo Gun Lake Casino He referenced a recent case in Kent Counly ALLEGAN ANTIQUE Food Court. where a cement truck exceeded weight limits MARKET: Sunday, Septem­ BIG BROTHERS BIG SIS­ and damaged a bridge. But the road commis­ ber 29th. 400 exhibitors, rain TERS SEEKS-SERVLCE.DL: sion understands Ute need to continuously Community Notices or shine. 8:00am-4:00pm, lo­ LIVERY SPECIALIST- Big improve roads and bridges. Brothers Big Sisters is recog­ cated al the Fairj’rounds TOTS FALL PRESCHOOL nized as the premier youth ALMOST NEW SALE Octo­ "Wc don't want lo encumber commerce, so right in Allegan, Michigan. mentoring program in the that’s why we qualified for critical bridr-e ber 5, 2013 9am-lpm, Cherry' $4.00 admission. No pets. United States. Based on ex­ Creek Elementary', funds,” he said. 12675 tensive evaluation research, Pets The new bridge will have no load limn. Foreman, Lowell. FREE to the BBBS program model Any vehicle or load legal to drive in Michigan STILL LOST CAT: gray, has been identified as a posi­ Shop! FREE to sell! Call Lori al TOTS to reserve a space! will be allowed lo cross, he said. long haired, neutered male, tive youth development near Southeastern Elementa­ 'Top 10 Best Practice". The (616)987-2532 Tire new structure, at a width of 34.5 feet ry. (616)218-194-1 also will be 4 112 feet wider than the previous BBBS Service Delivery Spe­ Recreation cialist is responsible for; in­ National Ads terviewing and writing as­ WANTED HUNTING THIS PUBLICATION sessments of youth and vol­ LAND: (2) Families are in­ DOES NOT KNOWINGLY unteers and monitoring the terested in leasing acreage accept advertising which is Big Brother/Big Sister vol­ for this vears deer season. and Little Call (2n9)7v‘5-3049 deceptive, fraudulent or unteer might otherwise violate law Brother/Little Sister rela­ or accepted standards of tionships, as well as provid­ Automotive taste. However, this publica­ ing support and problem 1997 MERCEDES BENZ: tion does not warrant or solving assistance to all par­ Top condition w/sunre»of, ticipants in the Big/Little guarantee the accuracy of By providing newer tires, low gas mileage, any advertisement, nor the matches. shape 12(),(MWmi. through scheduled contact great quality of goods or services with the children, volunteers $5,500 obo. (616)765-3073 advertised. Readers are cau­ and parent/guardians BBBS (269)838-7788 anytime tioned to thoroughly investi­ staff members strive to en­ gate all claim*- made in any advertisements, and to use sure child safely, positive impacts for youth and con­ good judgment and reasona­ structive and satisfying rela­ ble care, particularly when Derrick McElhaney. 23, of Delton waived tionships between the chil­ dealing with persons un ­ his nght to a preliminary hearing Monday dren and volunteers. Quali­ known to you ask for money morning in Barry County District Court HASTINGS 4 in advance of delivers- of fied candidates will have ex­ before Judge Mike bchipp<.r ( 26’J-2Qf>-49aO goods or services advertised. perience with positive devel­ opment. volunteer manage­ McElhaney is charged with second degree .UAUTY rtEAntsoasr.Ti.,’T ment and caseload manage­ murder, grossly negligent act causing miscar­ PUBLISHER’S NOT ICE BARGAIN TWILIGHT ment with youth/families. riage or stillbirth. dnving On y suspended •aily « fw ...... ..Jxhuhv,: ..•U »«** Must be a self-starter, have license causing death and Scriouj. jnjufy jxjs o ........... ( ,! R.qbtx AU the ability io work inde­ SHOWUMT A M 7 r . 1G7 session of heroin, and possession of the seda­ ■ lUegAt :«• pendently, and be able to titmtaw nws svijicr rv cvak( tive clonazepam. plan and organize time and The charges stem front a May 12 accident priorities to achieve agency i,n" t, ; i«.-..u 't-ijs-’r when McElhaney was reportedly driving a FALL MOVItS p.,«. •■••I j, p.xf.-r goals. Bachelor's Dvgne re­ vehicle, left the roadway and hj| a l|vc T|ie L i.r. •'« ...... •vt.tr.U.r u quired. To Apply: Submit a THE CROODS ci iC 1,1 t . . . ,) n ut»kr resume and cover letter de­ O ‘ C10J0Y WITH A CHANCE Uf accident killed his girlfriend, Faith Allen, 21, • ... .•* lb lt'«»>’ '“'n । - ‘ scribing our experience and MEATS ALLS 2 . .. of Lake Odessa andI her unborn child. Thc fit for this position to: Regi­ unbom child dicJ Ma> 12 Allen died two na Miller, Administrative O 30 CLOUUY WITH A CHANCE OF May 14. ■' >; -I ItOur MEATBAILS? • Manager Big Brother Big Sis V’,‘:r‘ • It’ivb G,jX Another passengl’r 1,1 dtc car, Corey Justice levs. z\ Community of Car­ •'•';•■ .*_■ d -i;> Clarksville, also was injured and treated at ing By email ONLY: O PRlSaxlRS.t . ., •( *• ihc Bennock HospiialK C. < - •« The crash occurred on M-43 Highway near submit by Monday, October YOU’ftE AEXT Goixfwill Road in Rut,;md Township. ' 7,201.1 •: ;. • ifM -.1 •• 1 McElhaney’s case will continue now to CfTAWAY i <. • Barry County Circui1 f ourt. An initial Circuit • ‘ • • •'. • . Court date has been set for Oct. 16. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Alarms alert police to Gun Lake ' break-in Security alarms alerted Barry County Sheriff’s deputies to a break-in at Sam’s Gourmet Food on Gun Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township. Police responded at about 12:15 a.m. Sept. 14. Deputies report­ ed half of the glass door in front had been smashed. Officers did not find anyone in the building but did notice several packages of Marlboro Gold King cigarettes lying on the ground. A K-9 unit was called to try lo locate any suspects in the area, but was unable to find a track. Die owner was called and after checking the building determined some alcohol and cigarettes had been taken, including 14 bottles of vodka, two bottles of tequila and three cartons of cigarettes. Total estimated value of items taken is about $750. Damage to the door was estimated to be $200. I Invalid plate triggers vehicle stop, arrest j A motorcyclist who was stopped for hasI ing an invalid license plate was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail for operating with a suspended driver’s license. The 28year-old Nashville man was booked into the Barry County Jail Sept. 18 after being stopped by a sheriffs deputy shortly before 9 p.m. lhe motorcyclist was rcP°"cd*> eastbound on I’uller Street near. am in Nashville. The deputy said the J110'®"?cle was similar to one that had fled Iron him on Aug. 30 on Barryville Road near Bivens Road. The officer discovered the cense plate on the motorcycle was not val.d and conducted the stop. Resident suspicious of milky water A white, milky substance in a stream ,d behind a Delton man’s home w/as rep $ to Barry' Comity Sheriff * ‘M)U ’ offj_ Ihc 57.year.old property owner old offi cere the stream become* c'l>^d?.a' :n the colored Mondays through Fn 'O'.jie afternoon. He said the remaining < m Stream ,s clear. Officer* tried to determ^ the source of the milky .substance, not find any. Officers fold the P owner to contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for further investiga­ tion about the source of thc substance. Pack and Packers jersey missing from apartment A 31-year-old Middleville woman report­ ed a break-in to her sister’s apartment in Middleville. She told Barry Counly Sheriff’s deputies Sept. 15 she saw a man leaving the apartment. After contacting her sister al work, she determined no one was supposed to be in lhe apartment. Police said when they arrived, the door was locked and no damage was visible where entry was gained. A pack of cigarettes and a Green Bay Packers jersey were reported missing. Woman reports possible trespassing A 40-year-old woman called sheriff’s deputies to report trespassing across her property around 8:40 a.m. Sept. 16. The property owner in the 2000 block of Tanner Lake Road said tire marks across her yard led from her neighbor’s driveway and she wanted to report it. There was no obvious damage to the yard. Officers investigate animal neglect report Rutland Charter Township’s code enforcement officer notified Barry County Sheriff’s deputies of a possible case of ani­ mal neglect in the 2(X) block of North Irving Road, Hastings. 'Hie code enforcement offi­ cer said he was at the home for a local ordi­ nance violation where two horses were housed on projK-rty and not large enough for the animals. While there, he told police, he noticed lhat the animals looked thin and did­ n’t have food or water. Barry’ County Sheriff’s officials responded and found the horses were thin, but that food and water were available. The owner was instructed to have a vel check the animals within a week. The owner was also advised by lhe code enforcetnent officer lhe horses had to be removed in a week since there wasn’t enough acreage for lhe animals. McElhaney waives right to preliminary hearing M �Psoo 14 — Thursday. September 26. 2013 — The Ha^rngs Danner Commissioners growling over cat issue by Dong VanderLaan Editor What looked to be an issue put lo bed more than a year ago when they instituted a new structure for animal control and shelter ma) have been only a cat nap for counly commis­ sioners. • The animal shelter, being whatever it is we created, now needs to have a few issues clarified,” Commissioner James Dull said during concluding remarks at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meet­ ing. “We've busted way too many cats, we’ve had Elden [Shellcnbargcr] up here telling us he can't drop off a cal at the shelter because it's too full, and we've heard from [Animal Shelter Director! Diana [Newman) that, in reality, wc don’t have to deal with cats. “Wc need more detail. A cat running loose is just as bad as a dog running loose, but she’s say mg lhat animal control is not her problem. If wc don't fake cats why are wc spending money for things like kitty litter and food on something we don’t want?" Thc issue of how animal control and the shelter should be handled had been a two-year fight in Barry County until August 2012 when commissioners adopted a new management structure that separated responsibilities i Griff’s department, which between the slur •, nn(J a ncWt retained animal co iirvC|Or who would I, ~ AdminiMnuor report directly to Michael Brown. . |ritIcnl calls •n,e move, aoompn from the Barry Cm or eliminated, euthanasia announcement, upon resulted in Newmr _ w bc a her hire, that the annual sltelur ••no-kill” operation. wl,n focused on adoptions between -The inherent tension that exist* Xi™raws isrtenue have a Hc'snggeMed that thc issue and questions surrounding it be placed on the agenda for the board when it meets next as a comm the whole, when “what policy you wan can be discussed. 'The next committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. Oct. I. Commissioner James Deyoung * expressed a need for more discussion. “When thc whole animal control thing fell back on [County Sheriff] Dar flxaf). it was so vague,” said DeYoung. “1 understood that the ’±^* h'"«'v * * * fluld'^“nyanin'alinrrn'b •innnal conlrv)|.. , |jcd.“I>ogvandall<„hcr “,™ls-.*hich mean cows and rab. nJ of?8 ,ha> exanip|e V 17a’°n W "* r,,?/?*•’"idclearerP01',*-"- ... . tcnUv U'"d lhe word “thorn lo inadver'fnUy and pn. , ,y finish Chair Craig ^'tonbur^^J. “Its been a h JhS-’ling ">"’0 difficulty he and staff -u/,. b mcclfogs. . „ Ql. ,nct‘d to address it. agreed Stolsonburg. ?ther hsin^s fhe board: Approved thc count) winter tax rates. ral'On Dir<*tor Tim VandcrMark pre­ sen ted a copy of th 201j t-4029 form to be Mfchitnil*?1 *juri * **Jfai° * * nS and thc Sutc of VmdX i°r Section of winter taxes. andcrMark rep^cd that the county s taxbfi ion toLhlS bccn d"t«™ined ,o SLS8 boarda^^’V1’4 ra'eaPPn°":<1 "" • Approved the purchase of 15 shotguns on a payroll deduction reimbursement basis for ch^ysihC?fT’SdcPartmcnt offiCCrS' niC pUr‘ chase, similar tOanother made by the board in 2006, allows officers to obtain their own rifles for working-hours enforcement backup pur­ poses. In remarks made following Tuesday’s meeting. Ixaf explained lhat the program allows his officers a higher level of personal safety and comfort knowing they're in pos­ session of weapons gauged and sited for their individual requirements rather than using one from the department inventory’ that may not be individually customized. "Our job is lo stop an attack,” said Leaf, “and in many cases, in a group situation, a handgun is not the most reliable weapon lo do lhat. The benefit of having their own rifle is lhat officers arc familiar with their own weapons, they take them when they leave, they clean them, and they maintain them.” Cost for the purchase is SI0,285. • Approved claims in the amount of $233,806 • Received a department presentation from Barb Hurless, register of deeds, in which she highlighted lhe work and accomplishments of her department while also calling thc atten­ tion of commissioners to several areas of coming concern. Document film of older images is deterio­ rating and. in the process of transferring more ihan 30 years of WW‘images Some tide company eusmmcn. have aho pur chased one image and then posted it to tneir Xt" for Jess by o.her title competes, shortchanging the county. Also on die horizon rs a need to adopttelfil ing of documents and a possibility that feder­ al lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae may demand four years of back payment’ {°r transfer taxes that they stopped collecting because of a lawsuit. Hurless used her report to suggest a need for additional office help, having gone from a system of three full-time employees and one and half-time employee to lhe current two full-time and one part-time arrangement Commissioners asked for a formal request to be submitted for their consideration ot Hurless’ request. The board will hold its committee-of-thewhole meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Defunct Middleville factory has new owner by Julie Makarcwicz . . Staff Writer Andronaco Industries has reportedly pur.j!10 fonner Metaldyne site in Middleville. . ..Y*!!*8!; ‘^ana?er Rebecca Fleury told the Middleville council Tuesday that Andronaco is looking to expand its business and will be asking lhe council to consider releasing the current parking |ot |case agreement. That information is expected at lhe Oct. 1 committee-of-the-wholc meeting. - Andronaco Industries, a Michigan-based business, is the parent company of at least seven manufacturing companies, including PureFlex, Nil-Core, Etheylene, HillsMcCanna. Ram Part Pumps, Poly Valve USA and Andronaco. The company has a large office and man­ ufacturing site on Broadmoor Avenue near 44th Street in Kentwood. Fleury said she does not have specific information about what the company’s plans arc for the Metaldyne site at 39 State St. According to the Andronaco Industries website, the companies specialize in innova­ tive engineered products, specialty systems and value-added service for the pharmaceu­ tical, chemical, steel, wastewater and energy markets. Metaldync. an automotive supplier, closed in Middleville in 2009. The company made parts including oil pumps, water pumps and assemblies for transmission and automotive front ends. As many as 110 peo­ ple were employed at one lime at the Metaldyne facility in Middleville. Metaldync serviced mainly thc automo­ tive industry’, including General Motors. Chrysler, Ford and also other parts for Magna International Inc. Calls to Andronaco Industries for more information about plans for the Middleville site were not returned by press time. Business getting better, community growing after zoning approvals. .... • Business expansion and community obser­ vance highlighted Monday's meeting of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Board. Plans for a 21,000-square-foot expansion al farm implement dealer Fillmore Equipment in Carlton Township were approved on a unanimous vote. The addition will allow the company to increase w ork site efficiency and add needed storage for equipment that other­ wise must be kept outdoors throughout the year. The project is scheduled for completion in April 2014. Until then, lhe company located at 2900 N. M-43 Highway, will retain its pres­ ent workforce of approximately 50 employ­ ees. Historic Charlton Park is normally free to visit throughout the year. Saturday, Sept. 28, during Museum Day Live, guests can go on guided tours through the historic vil­ lage. Gilmore Gar Museum south of Delton also will have free admission Saturday with a ticket available online. Both are participating in the Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live national program. Two local venues part of Smithsonian Museum Day Live Free admission with special ticket Two local venues will open their doors Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of the Smithsonian magazine's ninth annual Museum Day Live. Historic Charlton Park and Gilmore Car Museum will take pan in this nationwide event, which offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live ticket (avail­ able online) at a participating museum or cul­ tural institution. Thc event represents Smithsonian's com­ mitment to make learning and lhe spread of knowledge accessible to everyone, giving museums across all 50 states the opportunity to emulate the admission policy of the Smithsonian museums m Washington. D.C. luist year’s event drew more than 4(X),000 participants, and this year's event expects record-high participation Gilmore Car Museum Executive Director Michael Spczia said 2(X> people visited the museum in 2012. and he’s expecting another successful turnout Saturday. Thc Gilmore Car Museum has been named one of thc nation’s top five car museums and was recently listed as Michigan’s No. 1 Greatest Historic Auto Attraction by Pure Michigan, said Spc/ia. Nearly 400 vintage and collector vehicles and motorcycles from all eras are on display in more than a dozen vintage buildings chi the museum's 90-jcre historic campus. ••(Wc are] committed lo making the her­ itage of the American automobile accessible to everyone, free of charge,” Spezia said of Saturday’s event. Historic Charlton Park, which includes a historic village and a recreation area covering more than 300 acres is gearing up for the event. “’The park is always free to thc public, so we are excited to offer guided tours of thc his­ toric village with a Museum Day Live admis­ sion pass,” said Claire Johnston, the park’s curator and exhibits coordinator. lours will leave from the Upjohn House at 9:30 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The Museum Day Live ticket is available for download at Smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues for one day only. One ticket is permitted jxrr household, per email address. For more information about Museum Day Live 2013 and a list of participating museums and cultural institutions, visit Smithsonian.com/museumday. For additional information on Charlton Park, visit www.charltonpark.org or call die park’s office, 269-945-3775. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79 at 2545 Charlton Park Road. Thc Gilmore Car Museum is located south ol -Delton on M-43 and Hickory Road. To leant more about lhe museum, visit www.GilmoreCarMuseurn.org or call 269­ 671-5089. Mensch Manufacturing, at 2499 S. M-37 Highway , in Hastings Charter Township, was given the green light by the planning and zon­ ing board for an 81,000-squarc-foot expan­ sion that will allow the company to upgrade manufacturing lines by moving them to new buildings to be located on the north end of its property. “We like lo have businesses locating at locations close to the city of Hastings," Township Planning and Zoning Director James McManus told the Banner on Wednesday. The two businesses welcome visitors from their locations on lhe northern and southern sides of the city. "Both busi­ nesses support farmers, and that brings people ' • Jw 9• > ‘ • .• to Hastings.” Also approved Monday was an application for a special-use permit from Maple Grove Township applicant Robert Bender and prop­ erty owner Melvin Herschberger to establish a cemetery at 7131 Lawrence Road. Located in an area of a grow-ing Amish population lhat McManus estimates now includes up to 30 families, the cemetery will serve as a “personal faith cemetery" as long as state requirements regarding soil testing arc met. “It’s rare, but not unheard of," said McManus of requests for cemetery place­ ments in the county. Lakewood Area Choral Society going country in Nashville Saturday Tlte Lakewood Area Choral Society is put­ ting on thc finishing touches to present its ninth annual follies show Saturday, Sept. 28, at Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Because of sell-out crowds for several years, two performances arc planned, a matinee -it 3’30 and an evening performance at 7 p.m ‘ ’ “LACS Goes Country” will feature a vari­ ety of country- music sones and dance by “Hoists, ensembles and lhe entire choir. Organizers say ihc shuw WJn include surpris« and treats f0rpc |(.0fll|t apes. A major highi;ght of lhe evening wtll be RolTarCCS by ^ck WN'in8 a',d 'lis Rowdj Fiends, a three-picce band from bass n’cT°vand Hlsli"gs AnJrt" Wh",ng °" Nick Un Vhi,in8 »"uilic «.Ullar “d h „nvasl':'-on guilar have crafted a sound •bey affectionately ..r . m as Hillbilly Blues nthe lobbj befoa. "o oiay a l ... i'aCsI^s- Thc "nd "R^ky T^!i?8 ^hoW and will be fea- duringshow. pU.y,. “Gone For a,S0H Crd Tnpi"’“ ” Special gUcsl f. , gaber will join ^^nd0'’W±rJ±Plu>asolospot '"oflhe^I"' Lunger. 'J"*') is his fiddle, r ^’Xaber. known in lire area tor “P serious vtud>8of"'!'^dJIe"1'"1^® by^>s' , ■As a;,0|hcrns^U?l1nKl"1| I ACS member L,s‘< Str-ri P^ial treat. S«nshine'will Co"n"7 Johnson. “Thc Mississippi Squirrel Revival;" Larry Ott. “A Warm Summer Breeze;” Shannon Hughes, “Grandma’s Feather Bed ” Lisa Bondarenko, “Girls’ Night Out;" Anna Williams. “I Hope You Dance;" Hannah Scofield. “Have You Ever Been Lonely;’’ Kristen Kennedy, “Only Prettier;’’ Jean Weygandt, “Down at the Twist and Shout;" Jim DeYoung, “On the Road Again:" and Marty Snoap. “I Wanna Talk About Me." Nola Payne, singing “Blessing in Disguise," will be accompanied by her hus­ band and guitarist, Mark Payne. Other ensemble numbers include a quartet of two married couples, Deb and Gary Robbc and Joyce and Larry Wait, singing an “I’ll Fly Away” medley. A male quartet of John Cleveland. Brian Grawburg. Larry Wait and Larry Ott, will sing “Peace in the Valley for Me.” The Sassy Chicks. Karin Johnson, Tami Pelham, Lisa Starkenburg, Cindy Thelen, Jill VanZyi and Jean Weygandt will sing “Man! 1 Fee! Like a Woman.” And an octet, Tlte Sky Riders, consisting of Jan Tossuva, Cindy Olson, Mary Kuhlman. Joyce and l^irry Wait, John Myers, Jack Vos and Gary Robbc will perform a unique rendition of “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” As a special feature, the Marty Snoap Extravaganza will be singing and dancing ••The Watermelon Crawl" with soloists Gary Robbc. Fran Courser and Greg Haskin. LACS performances, under thc direction of Robert C. Oster, will include “Hey, Good [xjokin,........ Singing Through lhe Hurd Tunes.” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken." and “Happy Trails to You ” The tenors and basses of LACS will per­ form "Rocks Top,” and lhe sopranos and altos will perform “Stand by Your Man.’’ conduct­ ed by Ginny Kruisenga. Many other great songs as well as lots of humor ensure a great time for al! attendees, said Oster. For more information or to purchase tickets call Joanie Oster. 269-967-7246 or I isa Starkenburg, 269-838-9873. Tickets arc also available at Hodges Jewelry and Gifts in Hastings. Remaining unsold tickets will be available at the door on a fin>t-come. first-served basis lhe show day. The doors open at 3 for the matinee performance and 6:30 p.m. for the evening performance. GET ALL THE NEWS of Barry COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 for ^°re information. �Tho Hastings Banner Thursday, September 2013 Page Tho Hasbngs Bnnnor •- -inursday, September 5»6,26, 2013 - -Page 15 15 J; New sobriety court program helps change lives b>Julie MbIuiwm|cz Barn County Shipper knows all advantage of this Judge Michael men and women who enter V n'any of ,hc in trouble because of k" ““"room are He hopes a new n. S Wi'h alcoho1established in March wiin.' ? 'ohric,y «>“" lifestyle changes and’st,! helP,PeoP|e make “Alcohol is the N ? °Ut Of tn>ub,cdistrict court," he said prob,cm Wc see in all domestic violence c! 70 IKrccnt of alcohol, and 50 iv*n-. ,C3rCS are rclalcd to derly conduct cases °! assauIt and disorfarthebigges S ’nV°lvc alcohoL b>’ Alcohol! on^nhe' SC'” factors in nnnv V ’ • ma!or c°ntnbutmg crimes of drunk i ™CS ,ncll,d,n8 ’be obvious sion of 3nd minore in P°^stTrs in sex !^Ul a,S° °ne of thc assault crime 7Cnses’ d°meslic violence, and disoXriv’ h°T ,nvasions’ thc.ft crimes Schippcr. y conduct crimes, according to thC adU,t dn,g coun swift r ^nctions programs that have proven successful, Schipper decided to start a sobri3,mcd at helping alcoholics. With a gxTl !rom ,hc slatc-the prosram started in March and currently has eight par­ ticipants working their way through a threephase, I8-io-24 month program. One of thc participants is ready to advance and to lhe second phase. .. ‘‘Moving up is kind of like you’re Jinn > getting something for all thc work you ve P“ in. You still have a lot to do. but nt least its something." said John (the Banner is not pu fishing the participants’ real names w 0 agreed lo speak with thc paper.) John admits he is a still scared about what he will do when he doesn’t have so many restrictions and requirements. "When there’s no more accountability, will I drop back down to what it was before I < t all this? It is still scary,’’ he said. But John said the program has done won­ ders for him so far. He’s started a new job an is in a much better relationship w ith his girl­ friend. "I’ve dropped all that negativity. My atti­ tude is completely different and I feel com­ pletely different. I’ve learned how to be true to myself." John said lhe program isn’t just about find­ ing a way to stay out of jail. “It’s so much more than that. It’s about making your life change. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I truly want 'to change," he said. Another member in thc program said she, too, is finding the program difficult, but rewarding at the same time. ‘‘I don’t want to be an alcoholic,” said Jane (also not her real name). "I’m taking full raining a lot of pcrspcC,‘ . Jnd realizing I bad ik!.01 £°*ng t n.‘ things ‘ .h a Jane said she turned to coping with stress. She issues herself then lean’d ' J ter also was facing a sc,‘ "I fell apart," she said , 1 to alcohol a way of mei|lca| R daugh­ to deal with it." .. n . f . At the urging or her fa . ' ‘ nc|k!s, jnc started attending AArncC1! .•A admih she wasn’t really invested in ”1 would go after,be.. * ,0 lhe store and get something to dr,n . ?s ?nty going to the meetings to apP^ ny ^ntly.<> That is until she total™ her vehicle one night and woke up in j3’1, . ‘‘I realized then it was be some serious work to gel throug Jane said. “Sobriety court has really ma e me address my alcoholism. The difference is night and day for me. It’s not just me judge standing over me telling me what to oand how badl am. They really arc here to °Ip us and uc’rc here to help each other. Both John and Jane admitted they wcrc inidally overwhelmed by all the mandates in the prognun. Every morning during the first phase of lhe program they must call in. They meet with their case manager two times per week and in group sessions once a week. State News Roundup DHS awarded client identity theft grant The Michigan Department of Human Services has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help clients avoid identity theft. The grant will help DHS pilot a major new automated initiative aimed at assisting clients in establishing their identity and avoiding longer waits and other issues related lo cyber fraud. "We have made a special effort to detect fraud upfront, at the time of application for benefits," said Maura OjttigWrDHS'xfcrcctor.' "but we know that many clients arc them­ selves victims of identity theft. Thanks to this generous grant, the new system will help us verify and authenticate those who desire a more streamlined process at the beginning, benefitting the client and DHS.” DHS is currently working on drafting a waiver lo lhe U.S. Department of Agriculture to use automatic online software to screen for identity theft. Other states, like Florida, have also recently begun pilot programs aimed at verifying client security and identity when an application is made for benefits. "Solving the issue of false identity and identity theft is a crucial one for our agency in the days to come," said Duane Berger. DHS Chief Deputy. "Right now, we receive half of our public assistance applications online. With that number growing each day, it's imperative lhat we make certain we know who arc clients are and, more importantly-who they arc not." Michigan currently ranks fourth nationally for identity theft complaints. Pennsylvania shares in this latest cyber-sccunty grant. More on the actual awards can be found at http://www.nist.gov/itl/nstic-092313.cfm. Michigan to scrutinize rate hikes, help consumers understand health care prices Tlie Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded $3,370,813 to Michigan to help fight unreasonable rate increases and to enhance health care pricing transparency. These grants, created by the Affordable Care Act. support slates’ efforts to review healt i insurance rate increases, educate consumers, and hold insurance companies accounta e. By funding pricing transparency mitwtives, these grants will also help increase un standing of the different prices charged ny health care providers in a given region o » specific health insurer or service sc k Businesses and consumers alike can use data to drive decision-making mid reward ^OM-effcctive provision of care. “Strong rate review programs « fo inters money, provide more ,nfo" nics lhc public, and hold insurance • ^countable,” said Marilyn Tavennc., Administraior. "We l>'eai£d **«nh are providing "cv* to shed light on health pne "g public can find oul more abou th P so $ tasurance companies pay tor m ». from hip rcP,nc‘e,ne.r‘^r!°Michigan to The grant will also he p wj(h cxPand the work that the state has previous rate review grant funds. In addition to this award, 20 other stales were awarded grants to enhance their rale review programs. In total, approximately $67.6 million was awarded today to support rate review and pricing transparency. Measles cases in Michigan, nation concern health officials Michigan is among 16 slates that have reported cases of measles in 2013 through mid-August, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The once common disease is now a rarity in United States, but that progress may be threatened by lhe high incidence of measles elsewhere in the world and insuffi­ cient levels of immunizations in some com­ munities. "Measles is highly contagious and is by no means a trivial disease. It can result in hospi­ talization, pneumonia, encephalitis, and death." said Dr. Matthew Davis, Chief Medical Executive with the Michigan Department of Community Health. “We need to achieve and sustain high levels of vaccina­ tion in Michigan and across the United Slates. Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles outbreaks from occurring and to pre­ vent this disease from spreading widely in our communities." According to the CDC, there were 159 cases reported nationally as of Aug. 24, 2013. From 2001-2012, lhe average number of measles cases reported nationally per year was 60. Michigan reported two of the cases this year, and is currently investigating anoth­ er. Of the two Michigan cases, both involved infants w ho were exposed to lhe disease when they traveled out of the country. They have since recovered. Both of Michigan’s cases involved infants younger than 12 months of age. The first of two routine childhood measles vaccine doses is given at 12 months of age, but current rec­ ommendations call for infants as young as 6 months who will be traveling outside of the U.S. to be vaccinated against measles. This recommendation means that parents can begin protecting their children as early as 6 months of age if they have plans to travel internationally. “Measles vaccine is highly effective and very safe, as numerous studies have con­ firmed Ihc vaccine’s effectiveness and safety record,” continued Davis. “People who vacci­ nate themselves and their children are not only protecting the health their families, but also the community and state of Michigan as a whole." dealing in livestock without a license, viola­ tions of the Livestock Dealers Act (Act 284 of 1937, as amended), and the Animal Industry Act (Act 466 of 1988, as amended) which were established to protect both the cattle industry as well as the consumer. “We cannot let thc actions of two bad actors undermine the integrity of cattle trace­ ability in Michigan,” said Al Rodriquez, MDARD’s .Animal Industry Division Compliance Officer. “While these findings arc disappointing, they reinforce our efforts to make sure all Michigan livestock fanners arc in compliance with the RFID law.” Michigan’s cattle industry enthusiastically embraced the RFID progrun in 2007. making the state the nation^^ddet ip f^nji-tO;!^ traceability. In February of 2013, a dairy herd in Saginaw County W’as diagnosed with bovine TB. MDARD trace investigators dis­ covered the farm owner sold, and two dealers bought, calves without the required RFID tags. “Without RFID, it’s difficult to confirm we are testing lhe correct animals, so instead of one steer, an entire herd needs to be tested that’s a huge impact on our cattle farmers." Rodriquez said. A Gratiot County livestock dealer waived his rights to a formal hearing and agreed to have his Livestock Dealer’s License revoked for the remainder of 2013, plus two addition­ al years for improper record keeping. He was assessed a fine of $11,325 for movement of approximately 53 calves without bearing offi­ cial RFID. A second livestock dealer, from Ottawa County, waived his rights lo a forma! hearing and received a fine of $11,320 for lhe move­ ment of cattle w'ithout official RFID tags from a premises. “MDARD is continually informing the cat­ tle industry of the RFID requirement, and plans on increasing livestock movement enforcement efforts to boost compliance,” Rodriquez said. ^ey must attend AA meetings as ordered ^tnetimes as much ns five times per week. They perform 20 hours of community service until they find full-time employment. The) sobmit to regular and random alcohol screen­ ings and house checks. Twice a month, they return as a group to Schippcr’s courtroom for a group session. “It’s not like court." said Jane. “He (Judge Schippcr) talks to us and wants to know how we’re doing. It’s more like he’s talking with us and not just at us." Schippcr said lhe program is designed to be tough and is definitely not for everyone. “It’s basically probation on steroids." said Schippcr. “It’s not easy. We expect them to be honest and wc expect progress even if they arc imperfect.” There are times when group members make missteps. Shipper said sanctions are handed out immediately — from writing essays lo spending a few days in jail. John admits he made a mistake early in the program and Schippcr sent him lo jail for a few days, but John said he’s grateful he didn’t get kicked out of the program and is working hard not lo make more mistakes. Schippcr said he realizes the program is difficult. “If it were easy to quit drinking, people wouldn’t need our help," he pointed oul. “I gel much more pleasure w hen I see someone succeed in a program like this than sending anyone to jail.” The program can handle up to 15 partici­ pants at a time. Attorneys must request the program for their clients and then the offend­ ers must complete interviews and applications to determine if they are good candidates for die program. Schippcr said many of the par­ ticipants are second offense drunk drivers or people who have been in trouble before with alcohol-related offenses. "h’s not for everyone, but we believe it can be a way for certain offenders to find lhe help they need to get off alcohol and hopefully stay out of trouble and find employment." said Schippcr. The program i> .somewhat individualized so it can take between IX and 24 months for participants to complete all three phases. Schippcr said courts throughout the coun­ try have had sobriety programs for years. He’s not reinventing lhe wheel, but instead looking at the best of all programs and trying to fit what’s right for Barry County. “I look at this like I’m a coach and we’re a team." .said Schippcr. "If they fail, I fail. We arc a team and wc are putting a lot of work and effort into this." John said he’s appreciative of all the sup­ port he’s getting. “He (Schippcr) genuinely cares about rne I think. I appreciate how much time thc whole staff takes for us all. 'I hey’ll sit and talk with us even when we’re not scheduled. They real­ ly want us to be successful.” Jane agreed. “I think Judge Schippcr is not in it to pun­ ish us but to give us a chance to live life with­ out turning to alcohol.” John said he’s learning ways to deal with stresses in his life. Before joining thc pro­ gram. John had gone through a treatment cen­ ter and was 75 days sober when he lost his job and started drinking again. “I don’t even know' why I did it." recalled John, “but by the end of the night I was drunk My girlfriend and I got in a fight and I ended up with a domestic violence charge. I was dying for any help al all. I knew I could­ n’t do it on my own," he said. "If you w ant it bad enough, sobriety court gives you the opportunity to do il - to really change your life. I want to change my life." Jane’s adopted a new mantra about herself and the program. “It works if you work il - so work it, you’re worth it,” said Jane. "1 am worth it and I am going to make it work." Excessive drinking costs Michigan $8.2 billion Alcohol is involved in more crimes in Barry Counly than any other drug — even though many people don't consider alcohol a drug. ’ -- ------ ‘ J" In addition to the obvious crimes of drunk driving and minors in possession of alcohol, alcoho! is one of lhe major contributing fac­ tors in may other crimes including sex offens­ es. domestic violence, assaultive crimes, home invasions, theft crimes, and disorderly conduct. According to the 2012 caseload. Barry County District Court had 1.797 new' felony and misdemeanor cases filed. Of those cases, 400 were directly drug and drunk-driving related. It’s not a problem seen just in Barry County’. Excessive alcohol use cost Michigan an estimated $8.2 billion in 2006 according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Binge drinking, which is defined as consuming five or more drinks on an occasion for men or four or more drinks on an occasion for women, was responsible for 74.2 percent of excessive alcohol-use-rclated costs. Tlie cost estimates were based on a CDC study lhat found that excessive drinking cost lhe United Stales $223.5 billion in 2006. Costs were assessed across 26 categories using data from several sources. Researchers believe that the study’s findings are underes­ timated because il did not consider a number of oilier costs, such as those due to pain and suffering by the excessive drinker or others “ who wciv affected by the drinking. Excessive alcohol consumption is respon­ sible for an average of 2.700 deaths and 79.000 years of potential life lost in Michigan each year. About 18 percent of Michigan high school youths report binge drinking in the past 30 days, which is equivalent to thc percent of adults who binge drink nationally. 'Hie. Michigan Department of Community Health is working to prevent underage drinking through partnerships with community coali-, lions, universities, and local law enforcement to ensure that alcohol is not being sold to minors. Nationwide, the total cost of excessive drinking ranged from $420 million in North Dakota to $32 billion in California. Thc cost is equivalent to $814 per person living in Michigan. State, local and federal govern­ ments paid 42.7 percent or $3.5 billion, of the total costs. Study authors also found that costs due lo excessive drinking in Michigan largely resulted from losses in workplace productivi­ ty (74.3 percent), health care expenses (11.5 percent), and other costs due to a combination of criminal justice expenses, motor vehicle crash costs, and property damage. Livestock haulers fined for RFID violations The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has levied over $22,000 in fines against two Michigan livestock dealers who illegally moved calves without official Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. All cattle are required to bear RFID tags in the State of Michigan before they are moved from any property. The dealers were also fined for failure to keep adequate recordLs and 269.945.9105 “PEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 W&Pack&Ship �Pag*> Ihur’<lAy, September 26. 2013 Paqf 16 <5 -- ThurMtay, September 26.2013 - Tbe Th* HaWs Banner ca,u" ■ t> fl Vikings beat Lansing Catholic In Brett Bremer 5/virfv l./iitoi Bryonna Barton was swarmed by her teammates when she arrived at lhe club­ house with lhe card that showed her 45 Tuesday Barton tired one of her best ninc'hole rounds excr on thc Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres to help the 1 akewood varsity girls' golf team io its first victory in a dual user long­ time conference rival Lansing Catholic. '‘There was a lot of hugging and jumping for joy.” Barton said ‘‘1 can't even describe it. i know what WM going »" 1 hey were I didn I Mio n lst wcre huggmg — me and I had no w 175-184 The Vjkings wpp ukcwood l(),,nPTC; t? to close out lhe season ol was Nchedul nna Wednesday and will league <jt Thursday. Johns for Oct the tap."duals is-hol" tournament f J II . ।* h..finished Coug“ l«8ue in c3Ch second Of lhC P‘lo S‘ f°thc ,lr II seasons. ; . The Saxons’ Drew Engle maneuvers around a Sailor in the midfield during Thursday’s OK Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood’s Bryonna Barton taps a putt towards the hole on number four during Tuesday’s CAAC-White dual with Lansing r — ‘ Catholic. (Photo by “ Brett Bremer) ' Lakewood's Emily Barker fires a shot from the edge of the fairway towards the num­ ber eight green during her team’s CAAC-White victory over Lansing Catholic on the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK spikers get by Cougars in OK Gold Conference dual Catholic Central tried to push it to five sets, but the Trojans stymied lhe Cougars. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team earned its first OK Gold Conference victory of the season Thursday by topping visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central 26­ 16.20-25, 25-16. 25-23. Sydney IxMay had 17 kills to lead the Trojan attack, while Jessica Ziccarello added II. Amy Ziccarello ten and Sydney Krol eicht. TK setter Holly Dahlke had 45 assists. Erin Scheidel had a team-high 15 digs for the Trojans. Catholic Central was led by Elizabeth McGovern with eight kills, Ellie Rodrigucz with 26 assists, and Jordan with 12 digs. Thomapplc Kellogg’s overall record improved to 19-3-1 with the win. TK visits Hastings for an OK Gold Conference contest this evening. “This is just one little step here.” said Lakewood head v „w„„Carl ___ _____ coach Kutch. “We talked about that. We talked about how you stil! go out and phiy the golf course, however obviously y0Ur |leaj lo head match-up we’re kind of looking at too.’’ Viking senior Olivia Barker, her team’s number one, was tasked with just trying to keep up with the Cougars’ top golfer Jacqueline Sctas. Barker did a decent job of that, firing a 42 to Setas’ 37. Barker said that three-putts on number two and number three put her in an early hole, but she rebounded we|i after that. “I’m not trying to beat her, but just stay with her. I might have got a little caught up with that and that’s why I kind of had a cou­ ple rough holes. but I brought it together," Barker said. Olivia s sophomore sister Emily Barker made up that diffuse and more in the num­ ber two spot for rt\t Vikings, matching Olivia’s 42 while the Cougars’ number two fired a 48. “Then we’re kind of dead even right there. So. then w e looked to our three, four and five and today Bryonna came in with a 45 and Kennedy (Hilley) with a 46." Kutch said. “That fourth score for us is huge." Barton said a lot of work with assistant coach Elliott has helped her pick up her game, working especially with her irons and her lee shots. Abby Mcder added a 48 for the Cougars and Chrissy Jurkovic a 51. • It was a good start to the week for the Vikings who were also fourth in the 12-team field at the East Lansing Invitational at Walnut Hills Monday. Lake wood fired a 372, getting an 89 from Emily Barker, a 93 from Olivia Barker, a 94 from Hilley and a 96 from Victoria Hager. Lakewood girls second behind Hart The pack for the Lakewood varsity girls’ cross country team was strong enough to cam the Vikings a runner-up finish at Thursday’s Lakewood Invitational. Betsy Reynolds finished 15th for the Viking team in 25 minutes 39.7 seconds, behind her a group of three Lakewood team­ mates finished within five seconds of each other. Madison Neustifter was 16th in 25:52.8, Brooke Stahl 17th in 25:54.2 and Kristin Jensen 18th in 25:57.4. Lakewood’s leader on lhe day was Davita Mater, who was seventh in 23:34.5. Hart took the invitational title, finishing with just 22 points. Hart had four girls in the top five, behind individual champion Audrianna Bomamann who finished in 19:10.01. Hart’s Jennie Gottardo was second in 20:50.1. Lakewood was second with 65 points, fol­ lowed by DeWitt 70 and Pennfield 85. The end of the boys’ race looked a lot like the girls’. Pennfield’s Adam Rifenburgh was lhe winner, coming across alone in 18:10.1. GUI toll free: 1 -800-259-4150 Are Get Caught Blue-Handed Saturday, October 5 You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 75% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. $568.87 www-BuyNearbyM|.coin lb* Celebrex™ Bottle B $61.00 Compare Gur Priced Call us toll (reeat t 800-259-4150. Get an extra $10 off your first order todayl $10“' Order Now! 1-800-259-4150 Um- codr 1OFR££ to receive thl* »pcddl offer. Thc next three finishers were from Hart, with Travess Smith second in 18:44.3. Hart won the boys’ tide too, with 20 points. DeWitt was second with 35. followed by Lakewood 79 and Pennfield NTS. Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson was the Viking leader, placing 16th in 21:46.1. Lakewood also had Brody Jones 20th in 22:33.4, Grant Patrick 21st in 22-44 5, D>lan Grcen,na" 26th 24:15.7 and John Jackson 27th in 24:20.9. : g Saxons beat Wayland, play top-ranked Sailors to a draw Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team ended the first half of the OK Gold Conference sea­ son with a 3-1-1 record by knocking off Wayland 3-1 Tuesday. The Saxons got goals from Aaron Fleischer, Mitchell Philley and BrodyMadden. Madden also added a pair of assists and Fleischer had one. Saxon goalkeeper Peter beck stopped four of the five shots that came his way. Playing a possession oriented offense, the Saxons created scoring chances throughout the contest. They earned three comer kicks, had ten shots and five shots on goal in the vic­ tory. The second half of the conference season starts this afternoon when the Saxons host Ottawa Hills. Hastings will be home against Kelloggsville fora non-conference clash with the Rockets then will visit Thomapple Kellogg Tuesday. Saxon head coach Ben Conklin said his team played its best match of the season last Thursday, earning a 1-1 tie with top ranked South Christian. The Sailors are ranked num­ ber one in thc state in Division 3, and sixth overall across all divisions. Conklin said his team played a very disci­ plined team-defense that caused the Sailors to play out of their comfort zone for lhe majori­ ty of the game The Saxons were able to decrease and often eliminate quality scoring opportunities throughout the SO minutes of regulation before heading into overtime. Both goals were scored in overtime. South Christian went up 1-0 w ith a goal three min­ utes into the first overtime session, but it only took a couple of minutes for Madden to tie things up with a goal of his own for the Saxons. Beck made nine saves, including a couple of incredible ones according to his coach and got a great defensive effort in front of him. The Saxons created a few of their own chances, forcing the Sailor keeper to make eight saves throughout the course of the con­ test. Hastings goalkeeper Peter Beck rises above teammate Aaron Fleischer to haul in a South Christian corner kick during Thursday’s OK Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Brown’s 35 leads HHS girls to a victory at Orchard Hills The Saxons caught the Sailors then they passed them. Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team fell fo the South Christian girls on lhe fifth-score tie­ breaker al last Wednesday’s OK Gold Conference jamboree which the Sailors host­ ed al Railside Golf Club. Tlie Saxons w ere six strokes better than the Sailors to win their first league jamboree this fall Tuesday. Hastings had the two best scores at Orchard Hills Golf Course Tuesday, with Katie Brown firing an impressive 35. Teammate Kylee Ncmetz was second overall on the day with a 41. The Saxon team also got a 45 from Ashley Potter and a 52 from Samantha Slatkin to fin­ ish with a team score of 173. South Christian was second with a 179, fol­ lowed by Wayland 188, Catholic Central 190 and Thomapple Kellogg 210. Rachel Theulc was the Sailors’ leader with a 42. South Christian also got a 45 from Grace Elenbaas, a 46 from Megan Wierenga and a 47 from Nicole Hoekwater. Thomapple Kellogg was led by Heidi Hodges’ 50. The Trojan team also got a 52 from Carleigh Lenard, a 53 from Amber VanMeter and a 55 from Jada Bates The Sailors’ and Saxons' top four each shot a 188 at Railside last Wednesday, with thc Sailors getting a 51 from Nicole Vandery acht to win the fifth-score lie-breaker over a 52 from Hastings’ Samantha Slatkin. Both teams had four girls in the 40s The Saxons we-re led by Nemetz’s 43. Brown and SdTdna49 y Sh°‘ 48 tthile Po,ter South Christian got 46, from Wienmga and Hoekuater as well us a 47 fmm i i $ a 49 from Jessica Shier * ‘ ‘V”bl,iU and Wayland’s Ali Marius had the d-.v’ i round, a 38. 1K d‘iy s low IK got a 54 from Sandra Cut VanMeter, a Ml Iron, uates and " Bryce Hayward. d co 8 (rom 62 fron> Sawns .on I Invitational, with Brown eaniinJ°,ns!°vk honors with a 37. That ?, * lnedahst under 40 among the 33 gofler. sc«re ment. at the tounia ^>overalrx'xxn ’Hikes With a 45. Nc„lelz aKo seventh lone dntc prize Sf>it* ,e l<M|ntament\ �M K BB The Hastings Hanner - Thursday, September 26,2013 - Page 17 valley spikers finding ways to measure success h,"n“ Hnn,cr ■ n for the Lion The Maple finding ways 1() n’eCre\h?lle>b3,l,e»n’n wins and losses. things Other than Wins have been fount, , son. Galesburg-Aueust, “by this sea Kalamazoo Valiev ‘ the Lions’ With a 25-15, 2<ta « to (M ^‘'■FhSehooi^; J '''it at Maple 11S important to hn. . know what to work < >. pon,s so ‘hat they head coach Sand, C,'l?r- SaW M.llev son to. Il's noX .Tn'Cr Thi,,’s '•> 'i1'' •«' Valley.'ll,is is my r±’U' Vl,lk>b»" <>' Maple The Lions tXd ,ran'«l " Augusta match abom’ToV’ 'bc Oalcsb'"Stern to keen inol’ scU,nS UP a sysJigs, blocks n, 1 "’"T" iihe aces, kills, posing rafing CoS S PCT SCI' “ 'vcl1 each pass' L ^CS On ,he sidcl',,1; from 0 ,o j "'akeS' ™J "i'e it a score "I thought our overall passing game was better tonight, better to thc setter sjxit than il has been lhe rest of thc season,” Carpenter said. ’’Obviously, we still have to work on sene receive, but from a passing perspective we had a lot more perfect passes than wc ve had.” A perfect pass gels a score of 3 Coach Carpenter was especially pleased with lhe passing ol Kandys lumen. Olivia Ricketts and Hadley Joppie Wednesday. Joppie led lhe Lions with nine digs. Larsen had six and Ricketts five. Marissa Pierce also had a good night, finishing with seven digs Those solid passes helped Larsen surpass the team goal of live assists per set. She fin­ ished with 16 assists. Carpenter said Jordan Woodman also reached the aces per set goal with her two aces and Joppie matched the team's kills and digs per set goals. Joppie finished with nine kills. Ricketts added for km” • •’nd Ur*'" had two. . , along, -t. “I feel like they ’re «•’?.' svc|| «> re listening. They're pr^ _pd ()f £y rc giving it their all- 1 n ’ henk” Carpenter said. tl-jnesday Wll. The KVA contest *' h the Rani1’ was squeezed into a ,orqK, ‘'The Lions split their t'«’ a' Us|ic MMapk Valley was at SP^h fur ,Wo more matches Thur>d;0’ Mother The Lions topped sl,r,n?^j pier^’,^5*17Ricketts had five kill* ‘ , e four to lead the Lion attack. ,J“?o,ckclts\aY‘sts lhe two sets. Joppie »,n^ . ad seven digs each, while Jordan 3 1 ‘ added five, Ricketts added three bkK 5 1 -arsen had IWO. Vandercook Lake edg1 I th • I • K Jon!» in their Galesburg-Augusta’s Rileigh Florshinger hits an attack just over the block of Maple Valley's Kandys Larson (10) and Katie Dixon during the third set of Wednesday’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) other contest 27-25, 25-22. Joppie had seven kills, with Taylor Medina and Ricketts adding four apiece. Larsen had another nice match setting the ball, finishing with 17 assists. Ricketts. Pierce. Lanen, Joppie and Emily Morris all reached goals for the evening. The Parchment wall prepares for impact as Delton Kellogg's Cole Mabie gets set to fire a free kick towards the Parchment net during Monday’s KVA contest in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ' Delton Kellogg soccer ups its conference record to 5-1 Delton Kellogg's varsity boys’ soccer team had a big showdown scheduled for Wednesday at Kalamazoo Christian. The Panthers improved to 5-1 in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association with a pair of lopsided wins in lhe last week, and a win over lhe Cornels would secure thc Delton Panthers the second seed behind league-leading Hackett Catholic Central for the conference tournament. Delton topped Parchment 8-0 Monday, scoring live goals in the first half and three more in the first 11 minutes of the second half. Landon Grizzle scored his third goal of lhe contest to put his team up 6-0 early in the sec­ ond half. Lucas Hansen had two goals and two assists. Keith Malachowski had two goals. Cole Mabie tallied a goal and two assists. Delton outshot Parchment 25-4 in die con­ test. Delton Kellogg improved lo 6-4 overall with the win. Galesburg-Augusta fell to visiting Delton 8-1 last Wednesday. It was Mabie earning lhe hat-trick for his three-goal effort in that Panther win. He also had an assist. Hansen had two goals and an assist, and Malachowski also added two goals. Grizzle had two assists as well, and Nico Ocornpo added one. Josh Saggio had the lone goal for the Rams. Jefi Minehan made six saves in goal for Delton. Delton Kellogg’s Austin Tobias gets his head on the ball as he collides in the air with Parchment’s Charlie Eaton Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 8; Happy Hookers 8: lhe Inctedibowls 6; Tlie Wild Bunch 6; Team 4 6; Street Bowlers 4; Why So Serious 4. , Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 203-563; K. Genthcr 180-490; K. Plcll 58-418; E. Bixier 116-301; L. Shepard 99-476; M. Bixler 100-259. Men's Good Ganics and Series - A. Kinney 212-531; A. Stora 197-502; J. Craven 187-499; F. Glass 208: Jm. Shoebridge 183; B. Kelley 171; B. Heath 165. Tuesday 'IYio Sue’s Team I LI; Team 1 7.5-4.51 Look Agency 7.5-8.5; Coleman Agency 7.5-4.5: LoK-Tmn3 6-10; Team Turkey 6-10; Broadway EP 610; C&N Girls 4-6: CB’s 6-5.5: Cihost Team 0-16. „ „ Hljdi Game - Kim 200; Saudi S. 200; Bre B. 184. ' Wigh Series - Shit lee V 554: Paula R- 526, Tammy D. 503. Ajesday Night Mixed Carl’s Soft Wafer IL J Bar 9; Hurless Shop 7; Boyce Milk Haulers 5. Ihgh Garni- D Blakely 207; D. <• herry Smith 20LR Hiilong 191; C Sud)) M Hom 168: R,67; B' R l5*:B Norm 147. v , a.n. Series - C. Stecby 489; M- Yost 4. . B- Hwy 425; B. Norris 376. Wednesday nrlK>. ^tnSidc ll-ll: hye^l-Nl 9-3. Hruvh Hastings first singles player Connor von der Hoff reaches high to hit a backhand return during his match with South Christian’s Kollin Kwaske Monday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Works Painting 8-4; Boniface Construction 4­ 8; Delton Suds 3-9. Good Games and Series - R. Boniface 159; J. Rice 184-491; L. Elliston 214-531: J. Pettengill 132; F. Smith 141; S. Beebe 169. Monday Mixercttes Dean’s Dolls 9-3; Nashville Chiropractic 8­ 4; Kent Oil 8-4; Dewey's Auto Body 7-5; Creekside Growers 3-9, Good Games and Series - C. Hurless 150; V. Carr 181-464; L. Elliston 178-504; M. Rodgers 160; Christopher 200-562; P. Fowler 179-436; S. Dunham 164-466: N. Potter 133­ 362; K. Fowler 196-518. Senior Citizens Ward’s friends 10-2; Buttcrfingrs 9-3; Has Bccns 8-4; M&M's 7.5-4.5; Sun Risers 7-5; King Pins 6-6: Jan’s Team 6-6; Rosie’s 5.5­ 6.5; Pin Seekers 5-7; JuM Having Fun 4 8; Early Risers 3-9. Women’s Good Games and Scries • M. Kingsley 121; P. Arends 152-374; K. Keeler 155; J. Madden 197-495; R. Murphy 156-114; R. Murphy 156-414; L. Yoder 117-333; D. Larsen 178; N. Boniface 169-436; G. Scobey 160; J. Gasper 188. Men’s Good Games and Series - W. Mallekoote 184; G Yoder 187; R Walker 161­ 458; P. ScolK-y 267-601; W. Madden 212-565; B. Keeler 216-585; H Bowman 174-503; K. Schantz 183-419; G. Bennett 155; B Terry 182 532; D. Murphy 149 418; W. Talsma 202­ 536; R. McDonald 248-639; R Boniface 162. LHS soccer alumni will take on Saxons Lakewood will host its first Alumni Soccer Game against Hastings alumni Saturday, Oct. 12. al Lake Wood High School. Game time is set for 4:30 p.m. on the new high school soccer field. Tlie cost for spectators is $5, and alum­ ni players will be charged $10 to partici­ pate. Lakewood alumni are asked to wear white and Hastings alumni to wear naw blue. J I he came will be a fundraiser for the Lakewood High Schoo! soccer teams. It was a tough stretch in lhe OK Gold Conference recently for the Hastings' varsity boys' tennis team. l he Saxons fell to the top two teams in lhe conference, South Christian and Catholic Central 8-0. l he Sailors scored the 8-0 win over the Saxons in Hastings Monday. Thc tightest match of lhe afternoon was nt third doubles, where the Saxon team of Scott Garber and Jaleel Richardson fell to South Christian's Grant Mensonides and Harry Rice 6-2, 6-4. The Saxon team of Adam Shaeffer and Ryan Thornburgh also put up a good fight al second doubles, falling to Lucas Pothoven and Adam Schumaker 6-2. 6-2. South Christian won all eight flights in straight sets. At first singles, thc Sailors Kollin Kwaske lopped Connor von der Hoff 6- J. 6-2. Hie Saxon first doubles team of Mac Ciisso and James Isola fell 6-1,6-2 to Bradley Dixon and Alex Visser. Catholic Central topped the Saxons 8-0 in Grand Rapids last Wednesday, taking all eight matches in straight sets. The Saxon second doubles team of Shaeffer and Thornburgh nearly pulled out a first set win in their match with Daniel Wardrop and Brian Weber, but fell 7-6. 6-2. Harrison Dechant and Nicholas Dechant • scored a 6-2. 6-1 win over the Saxon duo of Garber and Richardson at third doubles, while lhe fourth doubles team of Colin Bums and Josh Sullivan topped the Saxons' Cod} Olsen and Brad Smith 6-2. 6-1. All four Saxon singles players won at least three games, but not more than three in any set. Joey Ellis lopped von der Hoff in the first singles match 6-3. 6-0. At second singles. Will Richard topped Drew White 64), 6-3. At third singles, the Saxons' Marshall Cherry’ fell 6-1, 6-2 to Jack Liszewski. Keegan Barth scored lhe fourth singles win for lhe Cougars, lopping Blake Vandiver 6-0. 6-3. The Saxons were scheduled to close out thc OK Gold duals at home against Wayland Wednesday and will be back in action next Wednesday at home against Zeeland West. South Christian will host the conference tour­ nament Oct. 5. South Christian runners just a few points better than TK Senior David Walter returned lo lead the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys cross coun try team’s pack Wednesday in the OK Gold Conference opener at Hastings. It wasn’t quite enough l°r the Irojans though, as they tell to South Christian 26-29 in their lirst league dual. . Walter w0n tlie race in IS minutes 20 sec­ onds. besting South Christians’Tyler I ^minga who was the runner-up in 18:35. TK also had Luke Noah third m 19:22, Connor [.each sixth in 20:08, Erik Walter ninth in 20.20 and Ryan <’°rton tenth in 20:22. Thornapple Kelkreifs gid'* Wcre also edged by the Sailors in Hastings 25-30 Alexis Miller was the run-away »««!« »’ the girls’ race, finishing m 20:1 >■ IK ' Melissa Winchester was second m -1 1’ TK also had Olt'ia Lamberg louilh in 21:5g. Bnn Beyer seventh tn 22:5’- laylor Ward eighth it, B-OO and Noal, ninth tn In the other girls’ races Wednesday. Wayland beat Grand Kaptd. C ’’b'’b' ‘ l 1 2015 and Hastings top|xd Ottawa Hills which only had tour runners In the boys races. Catholic Central be >l ,l( ’ 7 and Hastings topped Ottawa Hills I. ■ South Christian was set to host the login. Wednesday afternoon. Hastings first doubles player James Isola rushes towards the net to return a shot against South Christian Monday (Photo by Perry Hardin) �?OI3 - Tbc Hn« n9’ B*”0” IB - Thursday, September by Brett Bremer Sports Editor L/°incccrn*n£ season begins Friday. ’ Delton Kellogg is thc first of thc county .schcoh to host its homecoming festivities. Thc Panthers haw the right opponent for a homecoming night celebration. Delton Hili Kellogg and Galesburg-Augusta arc the Kalamazoo Valley Association’s two winless teams through the first month of lhe season. Galesburg-Augusta has really struggled, being shut out in each of its first four contests against Pennfield. Schoolcraft, Hackett .Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian. There will lx* only one winless team in the KV.A after Friday night. ' The Maple Valley boys got their lone win at Delton a couple weeks ago. and arc still fight­ ing for win number two. It won’t come easy this week as the Lions face one of KVA s two unbeaten teams. Pennfield. The KVAs green ■ 1• • /**• ~ and gold Panthers have outscored their four opponents this season 159-13. including shut outs of Galesburg-Augusta and Parchment. Delton Kellogg isn’t the only Barry- County team still chasing its first victory. Lakewood and Hastings arc also both 0-4. Like Maple Valley, the Lakewood Vikings face a 4-0 foe as they go for their first win Friday. Lakewood is on the road at Portland. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg take a break from conference play after one week of action in the OK Gold. Hastings travels to Hamilton while Thomapple Kellogg will be al Byron Center. Thc Trojans topped Hamilton in week one and thc Hawkeyes are now 1-3 after falling 384) to Forest Hills Lakewood quarterback Doug Suntken (12) tries to Pu,| away from Williamston's Northern last Friday, a team thc Saxons fell to Ryan Watters on a run in the first quarter ol Friday nigh|. CAAC-White contest on by one point in week three. Unity Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thomapple Kellogg faces a 2-2 Byron Center team which also fell to Forest Hills fourth quarter. Northern this season. 19-7 in week two. Thc P10 Bengal outgained thc Saxons 414 Bulldogs are looking to bounce back after a Here's a round-up of last Friday's local yards to ~65 in gamCt and nearly matched 28-0 loss to Greenville last week. gridiron action. yards X°nS ,he £rountl ru*sh’nB for 247 Ottawa Hills 42, Hastings 24 Current Records Maple Valley Thomapple Kellogg Delton Kellogg Hastings Lakewood O-K Gold G.R. Catholic Central Ottawa Hills South Christian Wayland Thomapple Kellogg Hastings 1-3 1-3 0-4 0-4 0-4 overall (league) 3-1 (1-0) 3-1 U-0) 3-1 (1-0) 2-2 (0-1) 1-3 (0-1) 0-4 (0-1) ..«<.. -i > .•<.• । -i.i KVA overall (league) Olivet 4-0 (4-0) Pennfield . 44) (4-0) Schoolcraft 3-1 (3-1) Constantine 2-2 (2-2) Hackett Catholic Central 2-2 (2-2) Kalamazoo Christian 2-2 (2-2) Parchment 2-2 (2-2) Maple Valley 1-3 (1-3) Delton Kellogg 0-4 (0-4) Galesburg-Augusta 0-4 (0-4) CAAC-White Portland Williamston Lansing Catholic Stockbridge Corunna Lakewood overall (league) 4-0 (2-0) 3-1 (2-0) 1-3 (1-1) 2-2 (1-1) 2-2 (0-2) 0-4 (0-2) The Saxons have dropped four regular sea­ son games for the first time since 2008. Ottawa Hills topped the Saxons 42-24 in their OK Gold Conference opener in Grand Rapids Friday, snapping a four-game losing streak against the Hastings varsity football team. The Bengals took their first lead on their first snap. Bengal quarterback Rodney Davis connected with Mike Myers on Ottawa Hills’ first play from scrimmage for a 30-yard touchdown. Hastings tied lhe contest at 6-6 with a 17-yard touchdown run from Jason Slaughter later in the quarter, but the Bengals scored three unansw ered touchdowns to close out the first half in control of lhe ball game. Davis and Myers connected again, this time from 17 yards out for a touchdown that put their team in front for good late in the first quarter. James Wyrick then added a 14-yard touchdown run, and Davis tossed his third TD pass, this one to Shawn Kneelend from 34 yards out, to put the Bengals up 28-6 al the half. Davis finished the night 8-of-10 passing for 167 yards and three touchdowns. He complet­ ed six passes to Myers for 106 yards. Wyrick led the Bengals on the ground, rushing 12 times for 148 yards and two louchdow-ns. Wyrick lacked on a 65-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, after the Saxons had pulled to within 28-12 on a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Miguel Arjona. Davis ran in a fourth quarter score himself for the Bengals. from a yard out. Hastings closed the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run by Dillon Wilkinson and a 2yard touchdown run by Aaron Bronson in the Hastings had 63 rushes in the game for 252 yards, with Slaughter leading thc way with 13 carries for 90 >anJs $lCphen Shaffer rushed u .lTles ,or yards and Justin Thompson had three carries for 46 yards. Arjona was I-of.5 passing for 13 yards, completing a throw to Mitchell Gee, and also rushed seven limes for 35 yards. He was inter­ cepted once. Logan Bleam led the Saxon defense with seven tackles. Ben Schiiz had six and Slaughter five. PcnnficM41, Delton Kellogg 7 The Pennfield Panthers kept pace with Olivet atop the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings, improving to 44), with a 41-7 vic­ tory at Delton Kellogg triday. Thc KVA's green and gold Panthers jumped out to a 35-0 lead in the first half. Five different players scored the six Pennfield touchdowns, with JT Damon. JJ Clements, Derek Lipps and Connor Clark rushing in scorers for the visiting Panthers and quarter­ back Jake Grimes completing touchdown passes lo Smith and Brandon Rugg. Pennfield spread it around all evening, with Damon the team’s top rusher with 48 yards. Grimes threw for 52 yards in the game. TJ Wooden scored Delton Kellogg’s lone touchdown on a 1 -yard run. Grand Rapids Catholic Central 24, Thomapplc Kellogg 12 There aren’t many football leagues where you can turn the ball over five times against the defending conference champions and hope to win the football game. Tlie OK Gold Conference certainly isn’t one of them. A handful of turnovers helped Grand Rapids Catholic Central leave Bob White Stadium in Middleville with a 24-12 victory over Thomapple Kellogg Friday night. One Trojan fumble led to a short score for the Cougars and another was an interception that was returned 11 b> Jaylind TaylorCline for a touchdown. Taylor-Cline’s TD pul the Cougars up 21-6 in lhe third quarter. "We had three interceptions and two fum- Lakewood’s Makay Markwart (3) hauls down Williamston receiver Kyle Shashaguay after a short reception late in lhe first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bles, five turnovers. You can’t turn over the football and beat a team like Catholic Central,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. Catholic Central got a 32-yard touchdown pass from Joe Nixon to Nick Marosi in the opening quarter, then added a 7-yard touch­ down pass from Nixon to Austin Gordon in lhe second. The Cougars took n 14-6 lead into the half. Quarterback Garrett Harris scored both TK touchdowns, on a 31-yard run in thc second quarter and then a 5-yard run in the fourth. For the night. Harris was 1 l-of-20 passing for 110 yards and was intercepted three times. TK’s Israel Torres had two catches for 45 yards. Teammate Connor Collier added two catches for 30 yards and led TK on the ground with 14 carries for 98 yards. Dan Yates chipped in 11 rushes for 38 yards. Tlie Cougars added some insurance in the fourth quarter with field goal by Jake Rizik. Thc Trojan defense was stout for the most part "(Catholic Central) did a lot of everything. I thought we were very good against their rushing offense and I thought wc were very good against their passing offense. We had guys in the right places all night long. They had some kids that just made plays,” Ruger said. Gabc Space led thc Trojan defense with nine tackles. Jackson Bronkema had four tackles and an interception. Kameryn Kidder chipped in four tackles, including a pair of sacks. Ruger said that his team is battling some injuries right now, and got some new bumps and bruises to deal with during the contest with the Cougars. He though Kaleb z\mon and Andrew Kidd filled in well at limes along thc defensive line in place of injured teammates, and William Cridler stepped up when called upon to fill in on the interior of thc offensive line. Williamston 47, Lakewood 6 Williamston beat Lake wood 47-6, but the Vikings’ touchdown wasn’t a garbage time score. Lakewood’s varsity football team came out ready to play Friday night and look it to lhe Hornets, driving 65 yards on nine plays to score the game’s opening points in their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division showdown with the Hornets. Quarterback Doug Suntken. who’d carried much of lhe load rushing the ball through the middle on the drive, raced around the left side for 25 yards to score a touchdowm. “They bring a lot of pressure, in practice this week, we brought everybody we could. Sometimes wc even put an extra defense to come al us. We PrcPPc ’ <<■>• prepped it. and prepped it and it p* • said Lakewood head coach Nick "We felt like we did what wc set out to do first drive. Then, wc begin to wear down • wc get tired and make mistakes. "All of a sudden you can't just shove J down their throat when it’s secund and-I? and you fumble a snap, you don’t pull or you miss your guy and wc get tired. The physics fatigue turns into mental mistakes. The extra-point attempt failed, and that was the start of things not going right for the Vikings. Williamston scored touchdowns on each of its first five possessions, and racked up 267 yards of offense for the night. Ryan Waters. Chaz Moore and Hayden Toone scored two touchdowns apiece for the visiting Hornets. "They’ve got some incredible athletes on their team and they make plays. A couple of plays wc defended perfectly,” Boucher said. “When they needed a play they called upon their players and they got it. They deserved to win tonight. They beat us. They put it to us. We can’t make mistakes against good football teams and we made our fair share of them that’s for sure.” Thc Hornets’ power back. Toone, scored thc Hornets’ first points on a 10-yard touch­ down run with 5:18 left in thc opening quar­ ter. Toone was also 5-of-6 on extra-point attempts, and scored a defensive touchdown with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter returning a Viking fumble 38 yards for the score. Thc Hornets’ speed back. Moore, scored on a third down run with just over ten minutes left in the first half, rolling right as if to pass and then coming back left and finding room thanks in part to a big block from quarterback Ryan Watters, to score from 10 yards out. Boucher said his guys had anticipated that play, and executed thc defense perfectly, Moore was just a talented athlete making a great play. At quarterback throughout the second half, Moore also scored on a 6-yard run with 6:48 left in the ball game. Moore finished lhe game with 15 carries for 56 yards. Tyler Lamar was lhe Hornets’ leading rusher, carrying the ball three times for 59 yards. Sheldon Weiss had five carries for 45 yards. Kyle Shashaguay chipped in a 43-yard touchdown run on the Hornets’ first play of the second half, and starting quarterback Watters had a two-yard TD plunge in tlie opening quarter of the game. t Suntken led die Viking offense, rushing 25 times tor 89 yards. He completed just 2-of-10 passes though for 12 yards and was intercept­ ed twice? John Willette burst through the line to block a field goal attempt by Moore late in the game, and Boucher was proud of the way his guys kept fighting. "We’ve got some guys that will fight ’til lhe very end,” Boucher said. "We’re going to give them praise when praise is due and keep working. I know thc score didn’t show it, but we were way better than we were week one. We’re leagues above that. We just happened to run into a team that’s really good.” Alex Salgat, Jayson O’Mara and Scott Swift led lhe Viking defense with five tackles each. Kalamazoo Christian 42. Maple Valley 12 Kalamazoo Christian quarterback Brennan Hcidema threw two touchdown passes and rushed for three scores as lhe Comets score d 42-12 victory at Maple Valley High School Friday. Hcidema was 7-of-8 passing for 140 yards, and rushed six times for 76 yards to lead the Comets to the Kalamazoo Valley Association victory. He rushed in for the only two scores of lhe first half for his team, scoring on a 7-yard run just over four minutes into lhe game .then adding a 5-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter. Lion quarterback Beau Johnson got his team back into the contest with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Austin Gonser 41 seconds before the half-time break. Hcidema though connected on two touch­ down passes in the third quarter to put the Comets comfortably ahead. He tossed a 6yard TD pass to Jason Westrate and a 17-yard touchdown pass to Ethan VanOosten. The Comet quarterback completed his five touchdown night with a 16-yard touchdown run with 9:19 letl in the game. Jacob Cramer tacked on the Comets’ final touchdown on an 8-yard run m lhe final minute. Brandon Ouding was a perfect 6-0L6 on attempts fw K.1^ Ryan Mudge scored the Lions’ second TD Mudge finished the night with nin.. for 45 yards. Dy)an Ken„.d>'td t offense with 19 rushes for 8-> , ■« Lion yards, •|ile Comets outgained the Lions 3545 v ’ yards t0 222. gammg 214 yardsm. the g^,,] Ouding was the Comets' L.k. with 18 carries for 104 yards nishcr Johnson had a good nioht completing 9-of-15 passes for 82 v bal1' Gonser recording all nine of tho- y'‘aLs’ with Kennedy led the Lion defend Delton Kellogg running back TJ Wooden dives ahead to try and get an extra yard during Friday's KVA contest against visiting Pennfield. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Oftiin Umunna's Nolan Shockley (8)lr,es 10 e1^ les and Cole Decker h. < Tuning and iyk.r Caehh,?arvui» Hie Lions are now 1 3 th* a •''■ack back at home this coniine r'?1'"’" a,ul are Pennlield. l°™,nS ’ nJay Io la|(e a« �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, SeptemtxT ?£,. 2013 - Page i'> ?a'r of Delton girls medal st Delton's Invitational V™* Bremer As Delton Kefc’l^"** •v: rjn past her eo.teln dT'c Sai”'ni CleaD •'^lematkThnntd"'near the lilts IS my course , sllou,«l at him. Weary made sum ,, Isa,dKellogg runner canted onc D<‘"on Kellogg Insttatn" ^ 4 « the Delton Gilmore Car Museum nt h " os hc,<1 “> minutes 27.57 seconds’ P B SeVcnlh in 21 She had a great m .»*• . “h's the Delton W,’ Sa‘d Grimcsthe zone running Weil*!?1 ?K1 she Waj‘ in medal.” 4 • i in glad she got a for Delton, pkic'm"|yn"• "£! mcdal wi"ners While tv . 8 13,11 22:06.32. top 15. Hopkin" svaTthr ff’d *'? ‘W° lhc the top IS lhe Vie hri cd'ol’a'e seven in "inning wi.h]u« ££in<'”n’inalcd ,hc fie,d- * .m 65 points" om Se,;?"d ln lhc girls' race with GalSm I? b> Ddt0" SO. Ha'S^Tlt106’ P:,W PaW 122 luld ai ** ’ keH°ggsvillc and Comstock ne^ m rePe,71' b‘“ didn’‘ haVC ™"’ n<-rs to record team scores. A ' Senior Jacob Morgan (center) and the rest of the Panthers take off with the pack at the start of Thursday s DK Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) k The Saxons’Jake Miller (from left), Lucas Elliott and Chance Miller race along as a pack during the early stages of Thursday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Behind the top two for Delton. Megan Grimes was 17th in 22:49.73. new varsity runner Kanoc Chaffee was 19th in 22:57.59 and Nicole Thompson was 28lh in 24:16.42. Hastings was without its top runner Trista Straube, and has Abby Laubaugh recovering from an injury, and could have been a little tired out after running the first OK Guld Conference jamboree on its home course Wednesday. Laubaugh still led the Saxons, placing 20th in 23:03.57. Emily Westers was second for thc Saxons in 22nd place with a time of 23: 03.57, followed by Rachel Rimer (29th in Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon closes in on the mile mark during Thursday afternoon’s Delton Kellogg Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 24: 17.44), Emily Pnttock (31st in 24:32.10) and KayCce Mackenzie (34th in 25:17.97) Hopkins had lhe top three girls, led by Rachael Weber’s time of 19:47.10. Kennedy Miedema was second in 20:42.54 and Megan Heft third in 20:49.85. Grimes said it was pood for his girls to see Hopkins, who will be one of the top teams in the Panthers' regional again this year. Mendon’s Mary Leighton was fourth in 20:58.55. Delton and Hastings went without a medal in the boy s’ meet. Comstock took the team title with 32 points, followed by Mendon 42. Paw Paw 113. Hopkins 117, Delton Kellogg 133. Fennville 137. Hastings 161 and Kelloggsville 214. Thc top seven Delton Panthers all finished within 34 seconds of each other, led by Jacob Morgan who was 24th in 20:23.29. ' Andrew Jackson was 26th in 20:26.82, Dylan Kelley 28th in 20:28.86. Brock Mueller 31 st in 20:39.49 and Lane Homister 33rd in 20:50.70. “When it comes to lhe middle of thc pack, we own the middle of lhe pack.” Grimes said. ‘‘We’ve got lhe best middle of the pack run­ ners. but we need to get those guys to move up. If wc can gel that whole group to shave a minute, then at least we’re going to be a little more competitive. We don’t have dial super­ star stand-out. We’ve gol three freshmen who are right up there. They ’re helping us out. but we’ve gol some work to do yet." Hastings’ top runners were scattered through that Delton group. Lucas Elliott was 27th in 20:28.39. Jake Miller 29lh in 20:29.39 and Chance Miller 30th in 20:30.7. The Saxon team also had Sam Johnson 45th in 21:29.53 and Chance McArthur 46lh in 21:34.26. . Comstock’s Zack Richards was thc run­ away winner in lhe boys’ meet, finishing in 17:11.34. Mendon’s Zach Darmofal was sec­ ond in 18:03.45. . Delton has had this whole week off. and will run again Saturday al the Otsego Invitational. ‘‘We’ve got a long break coming up where a couple kids it’s their goal to heal and then the rest we’re going to be working hand.” said Hastings freshman Claire Harris works Grimes. her way towards the finish near the end Hastings relumed to OK Gold Conference of Thursday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational. action at South Christian Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton girls pull out win in five sets against Parchment by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thc Panthers were behind, then they weren’t, then they were, then they weren’t again. Then they won. Dellon Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team was down a sei twice, but rallied to score a 20-25, 25-23. 24-26. 25-20, 15-10 victoryover visiting Parchment Wednesday. Dellon Kellogg improved to 2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with lhe win. ‘‘It was a very big win for us. 1 think it is building up their confidence, that they are able lo be competitive in lhe KVA,’’ Dellon head coach Alex Gilbert said. She said her girls were confident, even down two sets to one after Parchment pulled out lhe close third set. “They all knew that they could do it. and they were all say ing, ‘come on, we have to get this game.’’’ Gilbert said. “It was them being competitive, and 1 think that they really want­ ed lo win and they showed that oul on the court.” Faith Ferris led the Delton Kellogg team with 23 kills and five blocks. Hannah Walker had 19 assists and 10 digs. Kristen Mohn added 19 assists as well, to go with nine digs and four aces. Libby Parker led thc host Panthers in digs with 11, and also had four aces. Morgan Champion chipped m seven kills and 11 digs. Gilbert said Champion’s improved passing was a big key in the match. "Morgan Champion played so well today.” Gilbert said. "Her passing was so much bet­ ter. She really helped us with not only her passing, but her attacking as well. “I think when you work on structure you don’t see how you’re improving. You don’t see those instant results. For her, she’s really been working on il. really working on her structure and she’s starting to see the end result that she wants.” Delton Kellogg improved to 8-11-1 with the victory. 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CFP.‘ IVY i- I �Members of the Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team celebrate their second place finish at Saturday’s Bangor Invitational. Cadillac took the championship with 42 points, followed by the Saxons with 73 in the ten-team field. The Hastings’ varsity boys’ cross country team celebrates its runner-up finish at Saturday’s Bangor Invitational. Watervliet took the day’s title with 47 points, followed by the Saxons with 74. , TK/Hastings girls keep record perfect Going for a third straight undefeated regu­ lar season, lhe lliomapple Kcllogg/Hastings girls* swimming and diving team improved fo 5-0 with a 99-83 win at Otsego Tuesday. Tin; TK’Hastings girls won thc first six events, racing out to a 64-29 lead in the dual. That string included a 1-2-3 finish for Jennifer Tuokkola, Hayley Bashore and Marissa Swanson in the 200-yard freestyle. Tuokkola won the race in 2 minutes 12 18 seconds, with Bashore finishing m 2:15.94 and Swanson in 2:18.16. TK» Hastings opened the meet with a win by thc 200-y ard medley relay team of Hannah Bashore, Libby Belcher, Tuokkola and Kourtney Hobhm in 2:03.20. Hannah Bashore, Belcher and Tuokkola had a pair of individual wins each in the dual. Tuokkola also won die 500-yard freestyle in 5:38.50. Hannah took the 100-yard butterfly in 1:03.46 and the 100-yaxxl backstroke in 1:09.17. Belcher won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:26.20 and the 100-yanl breast­ stroke in 1:13.03. Bnc Sheldon won lhe diving competition for the TK/Hastings team, finishing with 155.70 points. Teammale Raelee Olson was just edged for second place by the Bulldogs’ Haley *Coc who scored a 146.60. Olson fin­ ished w ith a score of 144.35. Kayla Kroells added a win in lhe 50-yard freestyle for TK/Hastings with a time of 27.34 seconds. Kalee Sparks won the 100-yard freestyle for Otsego in 58.51. TK/Hastings won every' event in its league dual with Ottawa Hills Thursday, except for the two freestyle relays al the end of lhe evening, topping the Bengals 97-67. Laura Shinavicr, McKayla Sheldon, Hannah Bashore and Kayla Kroells look the other relay for TK/Hastings, the 200-yard medley relay in 2:12.05. l-aurcn Kroells was the only TK/Hastings girl io win two individual events, finishing the 200-yard individual medley in 2:33.88 and the 100-yard backstroke in 1:11.80. Samantha Schullo won the 50-yard freestyle in 35.86. Kayla Kroells the 100-yard freestyle in 59.63, Swanson lhe 200-yard freestyle in 2:18.05 and Tuokkola the 500yard freestyle in 5:40.31. Olson took the diving competition for TKrilastings with a score of *136.30. Hannah Bashore won thc 100-yard butter­ fly in 1:04.46 and Belcher the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:13.45. IK0 Listings has a big conference dual at Calvin Christian tonight (Sept. 26). then will host its own TK/Hastings Relays Saturday in Hastings. Both Saxon teams earned trophies and had a runner finish among the top three individu­ als in their race al the Bangor Invitational Saturday. Chance Miller led lhe Saxon varsity boys’ cross country team lo a runner-up finish with his third-place time of 17 minuies 20 seconds. Trista Straube led the Hastings girls to a run­ ner-up finish with her third-place time of 20:43. Watervliet took the boys’ team title with 47 points. Hastings was second with 74, fol­ lowed by South Haven 81, Cadillac 100, Constantine 127, Edwardsburg 165, Allegan 195, Berrien Springs 209, Plainwell 252. Niles 253 and Paw Paw 266. Ronnie Collins was lhe second guy to fin­ ish in the top ten for the Saxons, placing sixth in 17:27. Hastings also had Sam Johnson 13lh in 17:49 and Jake Miller 19th in 18:10 earn medals. Brandon Gray was 34th in 19:15, his best time of the season. Nathan Vanderroest of South Haven won lhe race in 16:41, with Cadillac’s Phillip Merrell second in 16:58. Cadillac took the girls’ championship with 42 points, followed by Hastings 73. Watervliet 93, Plainwell 109. Edwardsburg 127, South Haven 152. Niles 186, Paw Paw 210, Constantine 225 and Berrien Springs 243. Straube was one of four medalists for thc Saxon girls, with Rayleigh Collins ninth in 21:18, Rachel Rimer 12th in 21:29 and Katherine Wcinbrecht 17th in 22:00. Emily Pattock was Hastings’ fifth finisher, placing 35th in 23:35. The Saxons ran a lot last week, taking part in the Delton Kellogg Invitational Thursday and opening the OK Gold Conference season al home against Ottawa Hills. Both Saxon teams scored wins over the Bengals Wednesday. Hastings’ boys beat Ottawa Hills 18-43. with the top three finishers coming in five seconds apart. Chance Miller won the race in 18:51, with Ronnie Collins second in 18:52 and Johnson third in 18:56. The Saxon team also had Jake Miller fifth in 19:47 and Brandon Gray seventh in 20:47. Hastings’ girls won by default, as Ottawa Hills had just four runners. Straube won the race in 22:37, with Kayleigh Collins second in 23:15. Rimer third in 23:56, Katherine Wcinbrecht fourth in 24:49 and Pattock seventh in 27:19. i Vikings celebrates Rowland's 800th career win, beat Raiders Save on Gear to Get You Outdoors Nikon1" LI-223 Riflescopes W33 ‘349 ‘loMSST to S4297J Nikon to l39973 JVFiv Nikon0 PzoStaHc 5 RiflescopcG Was'-279”hM5?’-v Nihon id fa uz SAVE '20 SKO99 i1 A.G.O. Men’s and Youth Hunting Apparel Amerfctep* Blind !».»•. r Ui.1 .«:*i o*ie <. r •,, ‘■•’JuJcTV-.,; • Various outerwear and rawrtiar styles io chon.?’ hum Was >29*toH54« DUNDEE, Ml • (734) 529-4700 Visit cabelas.com/dMndee for more information GRANDVILLE V'S't cabelas com/. Lakewood athletic director Bill Barker presents Lakewood varsity volleyball coach Kellie Rowland with a plaque commemorating her 800th coaching victory Monday after th© Viking varsity volleyball team’s victory over Portland. Lakewood is thc last undefeated team in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division play this fall. The Vikings improved to 3-0 in the confer­ ence with a victory over visiting Portland Monday. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team not only celebrated another league victory, but also head coach Kellie Rowland’s 8(Xhh vic­ tory, which she earned last week. Willi current and former players there to celebrate. lutkcwood athletic director Bill Barker presented Row land with a commemo­ rative plaque alter thc Vikings’ 25-15, 25-10, 25-20 win over the Raiders. During Rowland’s career she has coached her teams lo 13 league titles, 14 district titles, eight regional titles, four appearances in the state’s Final Four, with one state runner-up finish to go along with last year’s Class B State Championship. She is currently 15th on the slate’s all-time volley ball coaching wins list and has had 28 of her players earn all state recognition over rhe years. Vanessa Rcynhout led thc Vikings to the win Monday with 20 kills. Gabie Shellenbarger had 33 assists as well as three aces. Marie Hendrickson had a team-high three blocks. Lakewood got its second conference w in at Williamston last Wednesday, toppine the Hornets 25-8, 25-11. 25-13. “I was a link- concerned going into the match with a nice crowd I didn’t know how the freshman would react,” Rowland said. “They did a nice job. 'l he experienced players stepped up and took care of business.” Gracie Shellenbarger had one of her best mulclivs ot the season so far at the net and at the sen tce tine. She had sIX kill?, seven aces and 11 service point*' total. Charlie Smith had two kills, three blocks and live assists for the Vikings k Rejnhout had three blocks, three kilk seven service points and three aces 2a . u Rowland said she did much more tk L”aCh neeord mmfbers on lhc slal ,h > Just She took more ol a leadership role i /v lhe team focused and movtne u"elh P team Row land said of Rev nhOUI° a IMevvood also got three aces 12 points, two kills ten \ " hervice Imm Karlv Moms. Gabte Shellenh° bl°Ck'i ’5" assists as well as 1^™^" 'Wd four aces. 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See Story on Page 17 Quoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■CAR.PT LOT-C 003 }s./ngs pMc Library z t: State St y ANNER sl'ngs Ml 49058-195, VOLUME 160, No. 40 NEWS BRIEFS Girls Night Out returns tonight Girls .Night Out is being promoted in conjunction with the Hasliugs Harvest Festival, so “Harvcs; Glam’ is the theme when die event returns to down* town Hastings from 5 to K pin Thursday, Oct. 3, During Girls Night Out. shoppers will have the opportunity to enjoy spe ciatty items and saks from area mer­ chants. menu and drink specials throughout town, street musicians, .apples, cider, and three photographers will be taking candid and posed ‘‘glam­ our’ photo.-, ut shoppers. The photos can be purchased and will be used in the city's advertising campaigns. Shopper, also will have the chance to vote foi their favorite te t;/crows. Scarecrows decorated by merchants v.iil bv displayed throughout down­ town. The scarecrow contest began Tuesday. The winner being announced at the hanci festival, which will he c>a the Barry County Courthouse lawn Saturday, Oct. 5. Ihe winner will receive a handmade traveling trophy to display in thvir store along with yearround Frogging rights. for mote information, call the chamber of commerce, 269-945-2454. or email intern<®mibarry.com PRICE 75C Judge reaffirms ruling in case against DNR by Fran Favcrman Staff Writer Legal representatives for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and a local anti-fracking group were back in court Friday. Sept 27. James Olson, attorney for Michigan Land Air Water Defense, and Dan Bock, assistant attorney genera! fof ^^chigan Department of Natural Resound** n1cl >n Barry County Circuit Court befo* Juu*c Atny McDowell. Olson was seekh’P 10 a,,k*nd the original complaint heard before u fc McDowell July 23; Bock was seeking to uphold her decision granting summary d,^‘1,SS:J> °f the complaint. In her ruling. McDowell had written that Middleville village manager is runner-up for Kalamazoo job by Julie Makarcvvicz Staff writer Rebecca ITeury will be staying in Middleville — at least for now. Fleury. Middleville’s village manager and finance director, was one of four finalists for the Kalamazoo city manager position. After two days of interviewing candidates, the Kalamazoo City Commission opted to offer the job to Jim Rnsema. assistant city manag­ er in Battle Creek. ITeury said even though she didn’t gel the job. it was a good experience. “1 was very honored and humbled to be selected as a finalist.” she said. City Commissioners said Ritsenta’s addi­ tional experience and years with a larger city were the major factors edging out Fleury for the job. Community members filling out eval­ uations of the candidates favored Fleury. Fleury said commissioners told her that for Ritsema to assume the role in Kalamazoo is one step up from his present position. For Fleury, they said it would be about three steps Fleury was the youngest of the four candi­ dates interviewing f°r ’bejob and comes from the smallest community. She was also the only woman among the candidates. “It was a great experience for me. It really is a win-win. I’m still in a community I love and doing what I k’ve t0 do. I'm very proud to have been No. 2/ said Fleury. The Kalamazoo City Commission nar­ rowed its field of candidates to five for inter­ views, but one dropped out. That left Ritsema. Fleury. Jerome Kisscomi. assistant city manager and economic development director for Kalamazoo; and George Penn, vice president and strategic partner at PDA Consulting Group in California. ITeury, 45. lives in Richland Township and formerly worked for the Kalamazoo Departnwnt of Puhh^SHety. She also w orked hi the Kalamazoo ah ^Laager’s office and in the city s communsy development depart­ ment. Fleury was hired to lead the village of Middles die in Janutry 2011. Hastings to have link in International Life Chain Hastings will be connected to the International Life Chain Sunday. Oct. 6, along with more than 1.300 U.S. and Canadian cities and villages. People who believe in life will be lining the streets oi Hastings with pro­ life signs while praying for the end to abortion in America The Hastings event will be front 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.. Area participants are encouraged to meet in the parking Jot of Express Mart cm the corner of State and Broadway in downtown Hasting*, at 2:15 pm., rain or shine. Participttion is open to all ugeb. Lawn chairs will be allowed. People passing by are also welcome to join at any time. Life Chain partici­ pants follow a code of conduct that respeeb ail motorists and pedestrians. Call Marty Preston, 269-948-8834. lor more information. Hastings Life Chain is being sponsored by Barry County Rip hl to Life. The next Bernard Museum and Historical Society business meeting will he at Delton District Library Tuesday. Oct 8. al 6:30 p.m. Plans for Delton-Kellogg third grade lo.iiL- and fall closing * will be made. “This is hjj evening tune !<>' die museum we arc working unprovemcnb and activities lo< next yettiA said member Anne Richard:'. -Anyone interested in the history of thr area n invited to attend the rn’ Cting to simre idctis and to bring ii friend For more inAmnation. call 769*6/.• 2957. decline to accept the agreement on venue. That is what Judge McDowell did in her rul­ ing after the July 23 hearing and transferred the venue on the Allegan State Game Area to Allegan County. In attempting to amend the complaint. Olson raised issues that could just as well have been part of the original complaint. Bock, responding for the DNR. replied that among the factors to be considered by the court were that the amendment is prejudicial to the DNR, is futile because it deals with the same issues already covered by the ruling, and would reopen the entire case, forcing the attorney general to reapply again for summa­ ry dismissal. Judge McDowell reaffirmed her original ruling. Two orders are being drafted; the first denies the amending of the complaint by MLAWD to add to the violation of the public trust, and the second order denies the alleged violations of the Administrative Procedures Act by the DNR. Suspension of doctor’s medical license expected to be lifted by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Dr. Kenneth Merriman, DO, said he antici­ pates the summary suspension of his medical license will be lifted today, Oct 3, just short of two weeks after the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory' Affairs suspended his license, Friday, Sept. 20. ‘‘This is the first step on the road back to normalcy,” Merriman saidl Wednesday after­ noon. Thomas L. Sparks. Merriman’s attorney, with the Lansing law firm of Frasier. Trcvilcock, Davis and Dunlap, said he antici­ pated the documents lifting Merriman’s sus­ pension would be signed no later than Thursday morning. Sparks said that once the suspension is lifted, Merriman will be able to resume practicing medicine immediately. LARA summarily suspended the license of Merriman, a long-time Hastings orthopedic doctor and surgeon, as the result of a June 14 criminal conviction in Barry County District Court for operating while impaired by a con­ trolled substance (marijuana). The incident that led to Merriman’s con­ viction occurred Sept. 15, 2012. Memman pleaded guilty to an impaired driving charge, which was reduced from operating a motor vehicle under the influence as part of a deal with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. According to documents obtained from LARA through the Freedom of Information Act. Merriman was sentenced June 25 to 30 days in jail (suspended upon successful com­ pletion of probation). 12 months of probation and was ordered to pay fines and costs total­ ing $1,300. Merriman who has been practicing ortho­ pedic medicine at the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic for more than 30 years, filed an admin­ istrative petition with the State Attorney General’s Office for a dissolution. Merriman completed his national boards in 1976 and was certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1980. He is a member of the Michigan Medical Association. Michigan Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeons, Michigan Orthopedic Society, serving as president from 1999 to 2000. and executive board member from 1982 through the present; Michigan State Medical Society, Barry County Medical Society, serving as president from 1982 through 1983: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Orthopedics Overseas. In addition to his practice at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, Memman is staff physi­ cian at Pennock Hospital, serving as president of the media! staff from 1990 to 1992; a cour­ tesy staff physician at Allegan General Hospital and Ionia County Memorial Hospital. He also was appointed as an associ­ ate clinical professor in the Department of Surgery of Michigan State University. Throughout the years, Merriman has taken his medical expertise overseas. He went to Peshawr, Pakistan, with Orthopedics Overseas Afghan/Russian War Refugee Relief in 1988; Biadoa and Mogohidishu, Somolia, with International Medical Corps in 1992; Eritrea with Dr. J.G. Denllartog, work­ ing with the Eritrean government and its Ministry of Health in 2000; Eritrea with Physicians for Peace and the Howard University Group led by Dr. Haiti Mezghebe in 2001; and Eritrea with Physicians for Peace and the Howard University Group with Mezghebe again in 2002. Most area school districts see drop in student count Bernard history group making plans Tuesday . the complaint was premature; that harm hail not occurred nor was imminent. MLAWD was back arguing the DNR reclassification violated due process because of insufficient standards and was a violation of the state’s Administrative Procedures Act. under which the rules for governmental processes arc established. Olson also claimed there is no remedy without standards. He also was unhappy that Judge McDowell had not ruled on the Allegan State Game Area aspect of the leasing. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, a standard reference in the legal community, the term. jurisdiction, means the authority of a circuit court over the parties and subject mat­ ter of a lawsuit. Hie second term, venue, means where the real property is located and a right or interest in the property. That is a question in the MLAWD suit against the DNR. Il is entirely possible for the opposing attorneys to agree on venue but the decision is at the discretion of the judge, who may Delton Kellogg crowns its homecoming king and queen Anthony Houtrow and Nicole Thompson wore named the 2013 De|ton K .. School homecoming king and queen during the ceremony at half-time Of Frid .v niZ varsity football game between the Panthers and Galest>urg-Augusla naL Vh! Panthers topped the Rams 55-0 for their first victory of the season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) J-Ad Graphics \ew> Service Wednesday Oct. 2. " as Cowm Day for JI Michigan publu school**, and most districts in the Bain County at.a are tenlaliveh showing ai lea-t.» small Jcvre.oe in -tihi.’iil numbers. However, the cvi'ins :u<- unotficij until lOdaysaitci the count The unoltici.il fall student count tor Hastings Area Schoo’s is 2,786, which >s down 27 from 2.813 a year ago llowvvu Hastings superiiilemlcnt Todd GccrJing.*.slid the number n* just otic less than the l-ebruan 2013 coum of -.7S ’ “We built am J2O13 Hi budget around a prq cted coum uf 2 J48 because enu > i clavs |20l 3| was the largest m the distriU at 239, and um kmdergafteu enrollment i> 2t’? thi. year,” he <ud But. really, ueTc right where we wuie last sprtni' Maple V.ilL) SchxtoL irpo.’eo the htpeeM drop in enrollment WeJn.-u.iy. 1,13? Mbdent" were eoimted. down from the 2012-13 academic x.nir *.-iui 2? Id*"* than the projected budget for tl*,e 2013 14 year, -.aid Michelle Falcon, interim superuiteod cm I honiapple Kellogg >>.Tioel> are down five Mudenb. acvordirig to the unaudited ’.013 tali count compared io t xe.ir ago lire district thi> year reports 3,082 sfudens School offuials said ibe 2013 gr ulu ,mng w.is a very large “bubble” diss m lite JiMnct TK school officials pbumed for . tl.u cinolliue.it year, so the slight decrease d1VS not come a> a siirjinsc helhniiMrx comm Im Delton Kellogg •'. hoi.4' is .it 1,410 cmolled students. »i.d Superintendent Paul Bhekvn lhc count ts down approximately 20 to 25 studrnt i trom la-: *mring> uhim. he sard f*ikcwi»od school-* arc -htiwing i0 fewer -Ilfdc.nre than yen l hc* unoituial conm iy.’JM-, �W . ■ JL Page 2 - Thursday. Ortobor 3.2013 - The Hastings Banner Catholic family, community make Stephan wax part of a minority. When he let! women — the basketball court Stephan's modest stature also sets him apart from those who can dunk or sink three-point­ ers But minority status may be what s made the new priest at St Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings and St. Cyril in Nashville the gifted leader that he is. “I was well prepared.” smiles the man who. as a bom Catholic in an 85 percent Hindu land, counts his call to the priesthood as a gilt that allows him to transcend any feelings oi cultural difference. “I came to understand that the world was quite different from India, but coming to know Catholicism allowed me to work in parishes where I alway s saw people who were so welcoming and so loving. There was acceptance of the need to work together as one community, one family.” The son of a 24-year Indian military veter­ an who participated in the India-Pakistan War who counts a mother and three siblings as part of his immediate family. Father Stephan is proud of the Catholic tradition instilled in him by his family. He’s proud, too, to point out that his home church, St. Thomas Basilica, located in the city of Chennai and state of Tamil Nadu, is built on the tomb of St. Thomas the apostle who went to India to preach the words of Jesus following Jesus death on the cross. “Wc arc the children ol St. Thomas, he brought the faith to us, and we’re deeply root­ ed," explains Father Stephan, 42. of his Catholic upbringing. He also proudly declares that St. Thomas Basilica is only one of three basilicas in the world bdilt on the tombs of apostles. St. James, in Spain, is built atop the resting place of Jesus’ apostle James and the Vatican, com­ memorates the burial place of St. Peter. That perspective of family is what Father Stephan brings to his new assignment, and it’s the same reception of welcome and love that he’s receiving just as he has at every other stop. “Il's a great feeling to be part of this great community." says Father Stephan. “Because people here know each other so well, I think it makes it easier for me to communicate with them." Installation ceremonies for Father Stephan were held Sept. 11 al St. Rose, officiated by Bishop Paul J. Bradley, who was instrumental in not only bringing Father Stephan to his previous position as parochial vicar at St. Morning glory Father Philip Stephan finds the common bonds of the cross to be a sign of family that eases any thoughts of homesickness. Monica Catholic School in Kalamazoo but to basketball. Father Stephan’s secondary devotion is America itself. “Where one is needed, we are going to easily seen when he walks a visitor through respond,” recounts Father Stephan. “Our mis­ his living quarters to retrieve a basketball that sion to go into the whole world to proclaim sits atop a credenzain his living room. “We had a team during my first year of His goodness. Our bishop was in need of seminary,” he says, in between shots at the priests, and we responded to his call.” Three other members of Father .Stephan’s parking lot hoop qoside of the Hastings order, the Mission Of St Franc&rde Sale*}. ; church. “I’ve been induced to football, and responded to Bishop Bradfey’s call and now I’m starting to like i^Vv'e played golf only head parishes in Watervliet, Paw Paw and =once. It’s an intepjstjiraamc.” He and his prfcsthoM friends have attend­ Sturgis. The four often get together to fish, reminisce and to play their favorite game. ed Detroit Pistdns gameifairly regularly and. when asked/for his '• favorite player, can’t recall the name but speefies that, “he’s the tall one.” There’s no memory laps in calling up his favorite verse of Scripturr. John 2:5, “His mother said to the attendants, ‘Do whatever he tells, you.’” . “He spoke to us through Scripture," points out Father Stephan, "we need to follow Jesus. 'Pie people we meet an$l die events that take place-in this world arc gad and can be bad. When we experience tragedy, we need to pray to God, when we experience good, we need to praise God. We do what he tells us to do." For Father Philip Stephan, it’s a command that has helped him transcend every cultural difference; it’s a directive that draws him closer to every person with a warm welcome and with love. Sunbeams radiate through morning fog along East Mill Street near the Thornapple River in Hastings Wednesday morning. Soybean fields are turning gold, vines are sporting red, pumpkins have gone orange, and leaves are beginning to show all of those colors and more. The calendar says October, but temperatures in the 70s and lower 80s the past several days have created a summer feel — something worth beaming about. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) Harvest festival featuring produce, pies, pumpkins and more .. .. ; — - ... Hastings Farmers Market will host its annual Hastings Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.tn. Saturday, Oct. 5, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings. During the festival an antique tractor show adjacent to the market where vendors will offer fresh seasonal produce, flowers, and crafts. Along with apples and cider, there will be activities including a carved pumpkin con­ test. an apple pie contest, music, face paint­ ing, apples and cider. Residents who wish to participate in the pumpkin contest arc asked to bring alreadycarved pumpkins to be displayed on the courthouse lawn by II a m. Volunteers will judge the pumpkins at noon, and the winner will receive $50. Apple pie contest entrants are asked to bring their homemade pies to the courthouse lawn by 11 a.m. Justin Straube of Seasonal Grille will choose the winner, who will receive a prize of $50. ■ i v? Farmers market coordinators will have an information booth offering apples and cider during Girls Night Out. Thursday, Oct. 3, in downtown'Hastings. During Girls Night Out. shoppers will have an opportunity to view all the scarecrows in the merchants’ scarecrow contest on display throughout downtown and may vote for their favorites. /Anyone interested in participating in the scarecrow contest must pre-register with the by noon Thursday. Oct. 3. at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. 221 W. State St., Hastings. Winners will be announced at noon during harvot festival. New this year is a traveling trophy awarded to the winner to display in their place of busi­ ness. Scarecrow entries can remain up until Thursday, Oct. 31. To participate as a vendor at the festival or for more information, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. 269-945-2454. or email intern** rnibarry.com. The Detroit Pistons are his favorite team, and, on a beautiful fall day in the parking lot of St. Rose, Father Philip Stephan can play like another Isaiah, all-time Piston great Isaiah Thomas. Thornapple Players present the drama 7 iNHERg W|ND U* 1 By Jerome Lawrence and Rotnm E. Lee. ® On... Oct. 2 @ 7pm tDrm Hthvana!) Open io the Public (All Scab 56; Oct. 3,4 & 5 @ 7pm Oct. 6 @ 2pm In the Dcnnlsun Performing Arts Center located in the Barry Cora in unity Eurkhnu-nt Center al 231 Broadway in Hastings. MI 49058 llduh arc MO for Adults and $8 for Students & Senior Citizens ^ •I THORnapple; p i h y t h s a ®barr/ — . vy — - Pnvi Lfuphits phone by c.dliiu nwnupP|eAns Council, . 269-945-200 > 7nher/f the Wind' on stage this weekend sax*asr* Patti Famum) -7 >” - ”*" ° •2 ” “ **arx Center (Photo �•mwwwwmwiwwww The Waitings Banner - Thursday. October 3 2013 - Page 3 Budding entrepreneurs Pitch their ‘big ideas' , by Rica Vcrns 1 v 1 butim; Writer in the dead of a dark night or in the trance of a daydream, every entrepreneur knows hi'* frc.it idea could fly if only he could just get it out there, just get a little exposure and "buy­ in” to make if a big hit. Well, entrepreneurs, step right up to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce's semi­ annual Zoom event that, in one night, can turn a vision into a reality. “The start of any great business begins with a good idea.” says the Chamber Executive Director Valerie Byrnes, who helps organize the Zoom event that awards a $500 cash prize to the person who best presents their idea to a panel of judges experienced in business and entrepreneurism. It’s all part of the community’s E Pillar, a volunteer group formed in 2000. which has grown into an active support system promot­ ing entrepreneurial activities and new busi­ ness grow th in Barry County, including intro­ ducing youth entrepreneurship curriculum to Barry County schools and 4-I! clubs. The group consists of representatives from several Barry County organizations and businesses including: Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance. Hastings Public Library, local business owners. MSU extension, and the Thornapple Arts Council. For each Zoom event, prospective partici­ pants are encouraged to submit an idea via an online submission form at www.barrybiz.org. From those submissions, the E-Pillar then selects those who will have lite opportunity to pitch their idea with a five-minute PowerPoint presentation al the Zoom event. This year’s most recent contest was held Wednesday, Sept. 25. in the ballroom of Hastings’ Walldorf Brewpub and Bistro. Three entrepreneurs were chosen to present their ideas: Jennifer Smith (Pronounce the Ingredients, or PI. Naturals); Nicole Matthews (Yoga with Nicole Renee); and Mike Evans (Family Story Guy). Wednesday’s two-judge panel consisted of Don Drummond, a retired Flcxfab executive and SCORE counselor, with the chamber and Fred Saint Amour, an active entrepreneur himself who lives in Barry County and who’s done extensive business coaching. Smith’s business, Pl Naturals, is based on her belief that, “If you can’t pronounce it. you shouldn’t eat it and/or put it on your body.” Smith, along w ith a business partner, creates hair, facial, and skin products that she said are Zoom event judges Don Drummond (far left) and Fred Saint Amour counsel with ’My Big Idea’ presenter Jennifer Smith follow­ ing Wednesday’s competition. “proven perfectly safe and have been tested by over 100 people." “Our products are made of all natural mate­ rials and are available through social media, at farm markets and at all-natural stores.” Smith told the judges. Smith is passionate about protecting people from dangerous toxins, additives, and artifi­ cial ingredients that she says are abundant in all our daily hygiene and beauty products. She lives in Grand Rapids, works in Hastings, is a member of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, and closed her presentation by saying with conviction and concern, “We don’t realize how much we are poisoning our­ selves each day.” Entrepreneur. Nicole Renee Matthews who believes that Hastings is “a crossroads" bejween all the larger surrounding cities and wants to promote “self-care" and encourage “a healthy response" through yoga. Her vision of offering a yoga studio in Hastings would provide a place where even the “most dis­ tracted" can go to "translate challenge into opportunity." and receive the “daily libera­ tion" that yoga provides. Matthews told judges that she believes that one of the most helpful *hings that one can do to promote healthiness and a peaceful outlook is to stop the flurry- of activity arid thought, and just... consciously ... breathe. She also believes in an integrated whole­ being approach to wellness, peace, happiness and kindness, via purposeful experiencing of things such as art, music, whole fixxls, and yoga. Matthews attended Hastings schools and now teaches and works here in the Hastings community. She currently offers yoga on the Courthouse lawn and al the Hastings Public Library. She also offers private lessons at the “yoga dorm." information for which is avail­ able at Anne’s Health l oods or the library . Evans is community outreach coordinator for the Hastings Public Library, but is also known as “Family Story Guy." His big idea was described as recording interviews with older relatives on video and'or audio cquip- Mike Evans, known to some as the “Family Story Guy" from the Hastings Public Library, won the Sept. 25 Zoom event with his big idea of capturing peo­ ple’s life reflections and memories for families to share. evening by spending time with each partici­ pant, advising and coaching them in strategies to promote their ideas/businesses. The $500 cash award was provided by the Chamber of Commerce, with Union Bank sponsoring the event (marketing, promotion, and venue). Information on the E-Ptllar’s work to support business and entrepreneurial ventures is available at w w w.barry biz.org. “They’re all great ideas and ... good energy ... happens when good ideas are shared.” Chamber Executive I Director Valerie Byrnes I ----------------------------—:,—j l,f' Entrepreneur Nicole Matthews pres­ ents judges with her vision of a yoga stu­ dio that could assist clients in turning challenge into opportunity. ment, preserving their stories and remem­ brances fortheir families. He says that his tar­ geted market is “baby-boomers that are retir­ ing. because, it is a reflective time in their lives. He believes those priceless stories and remembrances should be recorded for poster­ ity before families and friends lose forever the treasure of a loved ones' experiences and the touching moments of their lives. “They’re all great ideas and ... good energy ... happens when good ideas are shared," said Byrnes in her concluding remarks. Prior to the announcement of the event winner. Drummond assured all three presen­ ters that it’s not necessarily the best idea (that wins) “so it shouldn’t take the wind out of your sails at all. It’s $500 to ‘kickstart’ a busi­ ness — from a business idea that can be “used and implemented straight away.’’ Amid a congratulatory round of applause. Byrnes announced Evans as the ‘Big Idea’ winner, who had encouraging words for all entrepreneurs. “I’m honored." said Evans. “They’re all great ideas, and everyone here who has a good idea should pursue it.” Drummond and Saint Amour concluded the (Northern) lights on in Delton JelT Baurs of Delton was ready and wailing with his camera in Ute wee hours Wednesday morning. He follows a website that lets visi­ tors know when and where they might see the aurora borealis. So, he waited patiently on the shore of Wall kike, ready for the northern lights to come on. And they did. He says he set his camera so that the shut­ ter would remain open foi 50 seconds, enabling him to capture the low-light scene. He look these photos between I and 3 a.m. “I have not seen the northern lights in that spot, but I have in Delton a few times," said Baurs. "I check a website that shows it they arc visible m (he area. I usually check ii every night. It said they were at storm level, so 1 went and looked, and sure enough (hey were out." The website be watches is w w w. soft servenews.coin/Aurora.htm Jennifer Smith, co-owner of Pi Naturals in Hastings, talks of her con­ cerns of health product toxins and her line of naturally based hygiene and beau­ ty products. When it’s time to make tough decisions for your loved ones, choose... River Ridge Assisted Living Family Home 269-948-9842 h ttp://riye n-rideje. biz./ All the Hinenitio i/ow net ,1 willt I he bemthf ^ouil c.. all over looking the Ihoniiipph Ri\>• Careful Medicine Administration • Insulin Shots * Home Cocked Meals Assisi with Bathing, Dressing, and Other Personal Care Needs LUUndry • Cable Television • Lifeline Bracelet and Service * Home Nursinq Avadabte Private Room with Bath • Transportation Provided • Reasonable Rate.*, �Page 4 - Thursday. OcIoIkt 3. ?0*3 — Tt»o HasMt* Oanner Did you SCC? Elected officials playing Russian roulette with the economy Over the weekend, experts debated whether Congress and the president would come to an agreement that would avert a government shutdown. Even as late as Monday afternoon, Americans remained split on whether elected offi­ cials would find a way to avert a shut­ down. In the end. political gamesmanship won out over common sense, and, for the first lime in over 17 years, the government ground to a halt Monday at midnight. According to a CNN poll, few Americans were looking forward lo a government shutdown. Eighty-seven percent of Americans — large majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independ­ ents — say they’re frustrated over the possibility dial the shutdown could nega­ tively impact our already weak economic recovery. Congress and Ihe president better be focused on another fiscal deadline loom­ ing in October when we will once again have to deal with raising the debt ceiling or face the possibility that government won’t be able lo pay its debts. Regardless where you stand on the issues, this is no way to run a country. How is it that both parties seem concerned over the negative impact their actions could have on taxpayers, yet neither is willing lo bend lo make sure we avert a shutdown? If both parties are against mas­ sive deficits, then how is it they can accept our current level of nearly a SI7 trillion deficit, making us the largest debtor nation in world? The monster in the room is the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans feel is any thing but affordable — but it has become the line in the sand. In polls taken by a number of national news agencies, Americans are neajly divided on whose responsible for the shut­ down. Bul the bitterness and divisiveness has just led to more finger-pointing, rais­ ing the frustration level to a point they don’t seem lo be able lo negotiate. Most Americans are just trying to sur­ vive by going to work every day. To them, it’s not about who shpuldgcl Ihe blame, they jiist want a solution. .. In a letter written by syndicated colum­ nist Charley Reese, titled “545 people responsible for America’s woes,” he said. “Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then cam­ paign against them.” He went on to say, “you and I don’t pro­ pose a federal budget The president does. You and 1 don’t have the Constitutional authority lo vole on appropriations. The House of Representatives does. You and I don’t wrile the tax code. Congress does. You and 1 don’t set fiscal policy. Congress does. You and I don’t control monetary policy. The Federal Reserve Bank does. One hundred senators, 435 Congressmen, one president and nine Supreme Court justices — 545 human beings out of the 300 million — are directly, legally, moral­ ly and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this coun­ try.” Yet these elected officials spent weeks Open interior A large cavity hasn't stopped this maple tree from growing at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary in Rutland Township. We're dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barn County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to New sruotn Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 4905X: or email news6«jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who look the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Seams lovely This photo, possibly from a 4-H Style Revue, was chosen in recognition of National 4-H Week, which begins Sunday. So, were these dresses and jacket made by 4-H members? Are they being featured in the upcoming Style Revue? Who is the young lady pic­ tured? When was this photo taken? What can you tell us9 The Bunner archives have numerous pho­ tographs fmm the middle of the past centu­ ry that have no dale, names or other infor­ mation. We're hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. 11 you're able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058; email news<«j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945­ 9554. Marjorie Gallup of Hastings recognized her photo in last week’s Bunner that was similar to one that ran in the Nov. 5, 1953. Banner. Accompanying the photo by Leo Barth was the following, “Happy Hunter ■— Mrs. Everett Gallup, of Thorn Street, Hastings, is pictured with ihe seven-point buck, which dressed out at 120 pounds, she shot with a bow and arrow' Friday in Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Barry* County. Marj is believed to be the first woman to kill a buck with a bow and *n Barry County. The buck traveled about 5(X) yards after being hit and was difficult to find because of poor tracking conditions. Mrs. Gallup used a bow with a 47-pound pull." Marjorie recalls that she *as not ab,e lo receive any prizes for hunting - because she was a woman. Middleville man charged with stalking TK superintendent by Julie Makartwicz. Staff Writer A Middleville man was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of stalking involving Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslcn. Melvin Boonstra, 43. was booked into the Barry County Jail. He was released on $5,000 penonal recognizance bond, accord­ ing to information hum the Barry County Jail Boonstra is expected to apjxrar in court Oct. 8. Enslcn said this is a situation that * been going on sincy rariy last spring, lie provid­ ed copies of cmail.s and communications to the sheriff’s department after officers learned of the communications “It is my understanding they (sheriff's investigators] conferred with the prosecut­ ing attorney's office and the decision was made that the coniiminicalions by Mr. Boonstra went well beyond civil discourse and could be construed as personal threats or allegations detrimental to the operation of the school district,” said Enslcn. Enslcn said he simply wants to get back to concentrating on the school district and what’s best forTK students. “My job is to run this school district, to make sure every child is sale, to make sure they know* they’re appreciated, and to make sure they achieve. “We have an unfortunate circumstance in which a person had a business relationship with the school district, who profited on that relationship, was exceeding what was appropriate, and J terminal^ ,hat business relationship.” said Enslen. , - . Boonstra is a photograph w’10 “,d% £ndenily took sport, and «’a,n ph°’°S ° IK athletic teams and e'*niy Btx>ns,ra tiever had a formal contract" »lh t,lc district, according to school oificiiB* bul wah • last spring the district would‘nd ib pr01?'_ sional relationship Wj.i hi* photography business. Enslcn said he Wclct)nics feed1’31* I1”1'1 the community. "Bui I would hope the rewne is delivered i„ ,he -•"1K' ^"■•fivnv iihopcs’i , eeei'v*1.-J°"; ^•'fulhlullyandwit , hee<“lof "wk'"P b«<=r." said I;„ . *' What do you name-playing and «ork together to come up with an acceptable solution to this fis­ cal dilemma that threatens our natrons financial security. / You only have to look at Detroit and the mess it finds itself in to understand that putting off the problem for another day just doesn't work. For nearly 50 years, elected officials looked the other way knowing that their house of cards would fall down around them. And governors across the country have no choice, because they are required by law to balance their budgets. Congress and the presidency all can remain fixated on spending and playing to their audiences by expanding programs that wc can little afford in an efiort to sat­ isfy their constituents — and putting our nation’s overall fiscal house in jeopardy. It’s the 545 people we placed in office who have the power to make the changes, bul they want to shift the responsibly to the other guy rather than to find a reason­ able solution to what’s become a national disgrace. This is no time for politicians to shift the blame back and forth. We elected them to govern and to debate the issues in an effort to find the best solutions that will satisfy a majority of Americans. Shutting down government should never be an acceptable option. These men and women have had months to get it right, so anything else is irresponsible, and party officials on both sides should be held accountable for their failure to serve the taxpayers. Wc can’t allow our government to be about winners and losers. We need leaders who are focused on what’s best for the nation and all of its citizens and act in our best interest. President Obama is the leader of all Americans — not just Democrats — so. in the end. he should be taking the lead to bring both sides together for the benefit of the nation. We’ve seen in recent weeks his inability to lead, to find common ground and, because of that, we are left with a government shutdown and a line clearly drawn in the sand that must be dealt with immediately or taxpayers will face the consequences that could cost us the little gain we’ve made in the past five years. Liberal Democrat and NBC commenta­ tor Chris Matthews said, “President Obama lacks leadership skills when com­ pared with other presidents like John F. Kennedy or Franklin Delano Roosevelt. They developed backroom skills, one-onone skills. How you make friends. How you establish the loyalty of people oneon-one,’’ said Matthews. It’s time to set aside party disputes and for the president to take charge, working 24 hours a day if need be to forge an agreement that both sides can accept for the betterment of the country rather than any single political party. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanncr.com. Results will be tabulated and reported, along with a new question the following week. In an apparent road-rage incident, two drivers fatally shot each other last week al an Ionia car wash after an unclear dis­ pute. Road rage events seem to be on the increase Have you ever been involved in a mad rage incident? 44% Yes 56% No playing Rushan r'>ule,,c by1pU a,unity S fiscal slability at risk. IlVfi.nc to stop the name-cal mg and For this week: America’s political leaders suc­ ceeded in bringing down the govern­ ment Monday, failing to pass a budget proposal tied to amendments to the Affordable Care Act and plac­ ing more than 800,000 workers on layoff. Who do you blame? □ Democrats □ Republicans -I All of them • All of us ==BARRY COUNTY===.^ Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Oct. 8, 20n Melanie Kurdys on Common Core Rep. Mike Callton on his Votes [• Middle Villa Inn • aen Norm m-jz Gory I. Munson • 2W623 .■ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3, 2D 13 — Page 5 W Coin^s'ioners coming and going °h mute swan resolution n titf VundcrI‘ b.v 17 ttack on smokers is constant fb the editor: in regard to the Hastings City Council’s recent vote to ban smoking cigarettes and electronic cigarettes in pretty much every open park and area in Hastings, this anti­ smoking tirade has got to stop. The disregard •or all of the taxpayers is appalling, and the argument for this vote is ridiculous. if you want to ban. smoking inside build­ ings, I say absolutely, but banning cigarettes tn an open park is not a threat to your lungs unless you sit next to someone that literally blows smoke in your face. You probably get more damage from car exhaust walking down Main Street than you would in a park or a golf course. This is just a constant and blatant attack on smokers because, truth be known, some people cannot stand seeing a person smoke, period. Smoking has been banned just about everywhere inside and out. restaurants, bars, school grounds, hospital grounds, I could go on and on. and the smokers all dealt with it. But know when to quit infringing on their rights. And e-cigarettes? Did any one of the coun­ cil members do their homework on e-ciga­ rettes? If they had they w'ould have welcomed them, especially if you truly want people to quit. E-cigarcltes have no tar, no carcinogen, and no smoke. It is nothing but a light vapor. It has no smell, no ashes, no butts, and most important, no smoke to bother anyone else. If Rick Moore doesn’t want to smoke, good for him, but he doesn’t pay everyone’s taxes. Maybe he needs to go live in the woods where there arc no people. Thanks to Don Bowers for what I think was the only logical vote on this matter. I truly hope the council will at least reconsider banning e-cigarettcs from these places since there is no threat of harm to anyone else in the area, especially when they’re a mile away. Valley Moore Wyoming (Write Us A Letter " The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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(^Know Your Legislators: rdihfr wcrk\ compertsationofofa apart-time part-time4-H 4-Hnosim position week’ho.inl s boardmeetinu meetingwhere whereit itcould couldbeberhsdis­ compensation from the county’s funds to a direct payment cussed again. . Barr> Count) <lu^^ ’frgmg DeYoung's motion to table the issue until made by the funding organization. Barry’ through the revob »► nlCeting 7. the Oct. 16 comm ittce-of-the-whole meeting County United Way. J* commiltec-uf-the-wliol*’ in jX){. cxhy, but failed. 4-2. with Dull. Stolsonburg and com­ •Authorized David Shinavier, IT coordina­ couldn’t get it to Actions, at missioners Jon Smclkcr and Joyce Snow tor, to sell selected electronic surplus equip­ ment on the computer auction site eBay rather the same time. ^ing, tk.n against it. than through traditional local auction proce­ "If I vote for Way. “W back In other busines s, the hoard: here and vote the o .ralC(j c lasting my • Discussed a recommendation forwarded dures to take advantage of higher offer prices time,” said an Oniniis.sioner by Snow that the board of commissioners on similar eBay-listed items. Howard “Hoot” t0 !h • Recommended to next week’s official grant an appeal made by the information tech­ Gibson was nology department to its portion of the pro­ meeting of commissioners the election of vote that provided ., each of the posed* 2014 county budget, adding a position Democrat Anne Richards and Republican county’s 1<>'»'u’s,"^owing L°r."?p'ou,“ at a total cost not to exceed $60,243 to be Patricia Walton from a field of four applicants on a resolution , c Michigan funded from the general fund balance. to continuing four-year terms on the board of Department of S’*“ p„|atinn.^ iniPlc“This department serves every other canvassers. • Recommended that commissioners deny ment a mute swan th, ,cllon Plan department in Barry County,” submitted on all of the county 300 lakes. Snow, “and only tw o people arc serving all of the Farmland and Open Space Preservation As of Tuesday.nl o. v<ited to these other people. It puts the county in a pre­ Program application made by Stanley opt out of the profr ‘. ^te lakes within carious .situation should something happen to Aspinall in Section 21 of Johnstown their borders, three * Provided opt-in one of these people.” Township. County Planning and Zoning clearance, and fourI0' 1 s have yet to take “How do you propose wc balance the Director Jim McManus pointed out that the a vote on the matter­ budget, then?” questioned Stolsonburg. who Application was denied by the planning com­ At Tuesday’s T°mniissioner Jim suggested Snow's request would create mission because its description included plat­ Dull submitted a n’O”1 lhat \sould rescind “unsound fiscal policy ... While you’re at it. ted lake lots that are not planned or zoned for the board’s original s ution to provide why not approve all the requests [to revise agricultural use. DNR management ol ’ ute sWan pop^. department budgets upward] we’ve had?” • Recommended the approval of a public tion-reduction programSnow cited the general fund, which carries hearing to be scheduled regarding the pro­ “I think when cOflMtussioncrs voted this in, a balance of over $2 million as a way to sus­ posed 2014 Barry County budget. The hear­ they were meaning *c ut Ue were working tain the proposed addition in the IT depart­ ing is recommended as part of the commis­ with information g'/'n 10 Us by the DNR." ment. but Stolsonburg resisted, explaining sioners' regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, at said Dull. "Some o’,,K^problems [identified that the proposed 2014 budget balances 9 a.m. by the DNR] were ovendone. The townships expenses with expected revenue. Funding a • Recommended the hiring of Nancy Ohlc feel wc overstepped °ur bounds and citizens permanent addition to the budget must be sus­ of the Midland firm PT&DR for. strategic have made it very dear ^eyd like to see us tained by expected revenues and not by sur­ planning services. A detailed proposal is back out of this resolution.” plus funds. expected for approval at a future board meet­ Gibson, however, attempted to push the Assistant County Administrator Luella ing. revolving door in the other direction. Dennison reported that, in preparing the pro­ • Discussed with Circuit Court Judge Amy “We gave township5 ^e opportunity to vote posed 2014 budget, an estimate of 3 1/2 per­ McDowell issues regarding the Swift and on this, and some haven t even voted yet," said cent was used for the state’s expected and Sure Sanctions Program and the jail over­ Gibson, who noted that the 60-day window still-awaited estimate on a cap of county crowding situation. McDowell called com­ allowed does not expire until Oct. II. "Now, health benefits. Since that estimate was made, missioners’ attention to the difficulties in sta­ we’re taking that away from them." the state reported the cap will be 2.9 percent, ble and adequate grant funding for the Swift Commissioner Jim DeYoung, who stated a savings to the county of $45,166 which. and Sure Sanctions Program and the need to that his home township. Yankee Springs, just Dennison pointed out. could be placed in a house program participants in the local jail voted to opt in to the resolution, suggested contingency fund while awaiting other budg­ rather than sentencing them to prison. that Dull’s motion be tabled until the Oct. 16 et year unknowns, such as taxes and fees the Sentencing guidelines for judges also have committce-of-the-whole meeting, al which county is expected to assume when the evolved to the point where more felons are time the 60-day window will have expired. Affordable Care Act takes effect Jan. 1.2014. being housed in jails rather than prisons. "Then wc can have a discussion when we Or. the unexpected surplus could be used for “The Swift and Sure Sanctions Program is a social benefit to the community,” pointed have the most information available," pointed a purpose such as that proposed by Snow. out DeYoung. “Just because we’ve had a few “She’s just asking for an amendment to the out McDowell, “because these are the hard­ enthusiastic people speak against the pro­ budget," said DeYoung in defense of Snow, “I core people and they're being successful” McDowell said both she and District Court gram, we shouldn't have to act now." don’t think she’s trying to pass ‘unsound fis­ DeYoung also noted that Commissioner cal policy.’ I agree with the sentiment. I just Judge Michael Schipper arc aware of the jail overcrowding situation and arc looking al a Ben Geiger, who proposed the Aug. 13 reso­ think it's loo late in ihe budget process." Given the reticence of her colleagues. number of ways through which to alleviate it, lution was not in guidance and should be a Snow withdrew the motion. including tether and work-release programs. part of the discussion • Approved an Emergency’ Management “I don't have an answer, but we arc looking “If we’re going (<>w<ind it in two weeks, there’s no reason not to rescind it now,” said Performance Grant application to the State of at doine some different things.” promised Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. which elicit­ Michigan (hat will provide $31,775 of the McDowell. Commissioners meet next for (heir official county’s emergency management coordina­ ed a quick retort from DeYoung. board meeting Tuesday, Oct. S, beginning at 9 tor’s salary and benefits. “That’s an ’if,’ sir.” replied DeYoung. • Recommended acceptance of an amended a.m. in die meeting chambers at the Barry Dull’s motion, approved on a 4-2 vote, with DeYoung and Gibson voting against it, work plan from the MSU Extension office County Courthouse. 220 W. State St, Hastings. sends it as an official recommendation to next that changes the pass through of funds for 1 ■1ST MONDAY. OF. EVERT MONTH1 FREE STATVDjUHCOMEDYj ) STJ&TXNGIOZCT&H Ha Ha Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing. Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov TMC-265 • Custom bu ’; 3 bed rardi w.:n ful wa‘»out basement, deck, garaoe, and extra large yard. Move in ccnd ton a!........................ $114,900 "Kiilionally Certified. Hometown Committed” Vra^L^ADEMARKREALTY.COM LJr State Representative Mike Callton. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings U.S. Congress ATTENTION Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. All Barry County School Retirees! Interested in protecting your. Pension and Health Benefits? 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Nursery and ChiUrcaN MimdryThuraJay nifhi Bible ,!uJ) anJ prayer time 630 p n: w 7:30 p m CHURCH OF THE nazarene 17J6 North Bnwdwzy. Rev. Timm Oyer. Px*u<. Sunday School 9.45 am. Morning Worship Semcc 10:45 am; Evening Service 6 p nv. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. HaMinp. Dan Come. Sr Portor. Ryan Ro*-c. Youth Pastor; Jo’h Maurer. Muiic Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 )5 xm. Sunday School for all ages.1030 am. Wonhip Senior. 6 p.m. Evening Sen ice Jr Youth Group 5-7 p.m & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 pm. Wednesday, Family Night 6 30 p.m, Awanx Bible Study. JYaire and Prayer. Call Church Office 948­ 8004 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED MEIHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Servian: Sundiy. 9.45 xm . Sunday School. JO-45 am. (269) 367-4061 Pastot Gary Simmon* Sunday Worship 9 15 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand Whedchiiraccrs»ibk and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 xm. Wonhip Time 10:30 xm. Youth activities: call for informa­ PIE ASAN1 VIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2nOI !.arey' Road. Dowling. Ml 40050. PaMor. Stev* Olmstead. »269) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m ; Sunday School II am. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Bible Study A: Prayer Tme Wednesday nights 6 30 pm SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Ining). Sunday services exh week 9:15 xm Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this 'crvuv). I” a.m. Holy Communion (each week) The Rcctcr of S'. /\ndrcw A Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Hus’.wick. The church pto’ne number n 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Oat church website is http:<7trax to/andreumatthias. We are port of the Diocese of the Great Ixkes which is ia communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Conunon Prayer at all our HOPE UNITED , METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopcumorg Church Fax No.: 269­ 8184)007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda Belton. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School; 10.45 am Morning Worship. Sr Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m ; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thro May). Wednesday 6 pm • Jr. High Youth (meal served! (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9 30 am • Women’s Bible Study. tion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E Bend St.. Hastings. Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 1030 a.m Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these num­ bers. Pastor Crunk 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road. Hastings Pastor Bob Wilson Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. bjw 16336 sbcglobiil net. Sunday School 945 xm. Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 pm. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy, Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days - 10 a.m. Wonhip Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Worship & Children's Programs 10 am) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band. Quilling Group. Community Breakfast-, and more’ Call the church office at (269) 721­ 8077 (M/W.'F 9 a.m-12 p.m ), enuil officeruei net or visit www.countrychapclumc.org for HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. Sute KJ. Hi'tmgs Ml 490V8 Phone 269-945-2285 Sunday r-raming >vn« tune; 10 am. vv.th nurorn and preschool available am pm; SonShlne Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May). Tuesn Thur*. from 9-11:30 uni. 12-2:30 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH more information WOODLAND UNI TED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N M un. Woodland. Ml 48897* LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd.P.O. Box 273. Hauings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900 Website; www.lifegatccc com. Sun­ day Worship 10 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6 30 p.iiL ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leal Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun Praise A Worship 10.30 am.. 6 pm.; Weil. 630 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Ro* MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194 . COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community ujChrist followers wku Glorify God. StrrKuthcn one antitier and Tranjfom our World. 502 Ex*! Grand Street. Hasting*. Sunday: Sunday School (or ali ages 10 a in.. Morning Worship II am. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday; Bible Study A Prayer 7 pm. Fur informa­ tion about other ministries and oppor­ tunities contact Pastor Jan Hess ur the church al (269) 945-9217. or email pj.»!orjim-’ cbchJ.'linps org or see our Website- wuu chdustings otg CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Asc.. Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday Schoo! 10 a-nr: Worship 11 a.m. Wcdne>d.i) Night Bible Study 7 going on sii cd copies of the sheriff’ learned of the ”It is m> can sit back and enjoy the rest of the game When you are up to bat for retirement, jom Ihe millions who have applied the easy way; online. You’re sure to hit a home run at u-svw.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/reurement.htm Vondu VanTd is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You nuty write her do Social Security Administration. SMS Knapp St. NE. Grand Rapids Ml -19525 or via email to vonda.vanlil@sto.gov. M-79 East P-0 Box 63. Hastings. MI 4‘X)58. Pastor Re' Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 am . HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Don Spochman. Office John Amalio Pfxme (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 am -Noon Sunday morning uonhip hours: 8.45 ant Traditional Wonhip, 10:45 am. Contemporary Worship, and Nursery Care AvadaNe during wvryhip (infants through age 4). Sunday School for PreK-l2th i* available during 1045 James Henry Mulder I___________ —--- —--- -— worship service Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal CU) Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE MEIHODIST CHURCH ’■.SmmcA.vu.-nv handies V'.ru Chriu” 2635 N.rth M43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121 Pxdor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Px'tor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and Uxfdler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday Sthix'l 9:30-10:15 a m classes for toildim thru adult, (.'offer f ellowship 10.05 am.-lU.20 am Worship l Service: 10:30 am. A Children 71 Church, are 44ih grade, dismissed dunnp announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 pm and zXdult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek- Pioneer Club. 6 30-7:45 pan.age4thru6thgrade. Thursday*: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 xm and lunch a: Wendy’s, 11 30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 a m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Dijcuxvr Cod's Grace with us! Holy Cornmunion Every Sunday! Sunday, Oct. • Sunday Worship Hours H:00 A 10:00; Sunday School 9:30. Oct. 6 • High School Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Men A. Women AA 7 p.m. Oct. 7 - Recovery Bible Study 7.30 p in Oct 8 • Grand Rapids Pastor’s Conference 8:30-2 p.m: High School Youth Committee 6 p.m. OcL 9 • Wordwalchers 10 xm. Pennock Chaplain Meeting 10:30 am. God’s Children Youth Group 5.30-7 p.m. Vision Team 7 p.m. OcL 10 - Clapper Kids 3:45 pm.; Grace Notes 5.45 pm; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m Location: 239 E North St, Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945*2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. grace org http://sv-vwv.dbcovrr- FIKST PRESBYTERIAN* CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Stnicts: 9.00 xm. II Church Study, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Visit us online at UU-wfirskhurchhming'. ivy information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs! HASTINGS, Ml-Phyllis Kay Snyder, age 60. of Hastings, pa. cd away unexpectedly Sunday. September 29 ’2013 aj Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on December 21, 1952 in Hastings the daughter ef Charlie and Rosa (Zettler) King. Phyllii graduated from Thomapplc Kellogg Hip School and later attended Kellogg Community College to attain an RN nursing degree. Phyllis married Russell Snyder on July 29, 1972 in Hastings. She worked as an RN for many years. Phyllis enjoyed softball, bowling and sewing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Darrell King. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Russell Snyder 111: daughters, Mindy (Jim) Kirchen. Michaelleen Simpson, and DeAnn (Dorman) Gray; 10 grandchildren: Andrew Robins, Jamie, James and Kenneth Kirchen, Taylor and Charlie Simpson. Adam Keeler, Brittaney Bridwell, and Brandon and Lucas Gray; two great-grandchildren. Carson and Bryce Robins; brothers, Sam (Kay) King. Charlie King. Richard King and Jerry (Denise) King; sisters, Melba Strouse, and Sandy (Waller) Hall; in-laws. Gary Snyder. Mike (Sue) Snyder and Chris (Gary) Wilcox and many nieces and nephews. Respecting Phyllis’ wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial visitation and funeral service will take place on Thursday. October 3.2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitationn 11 a m un,‘l noonFuneral service al noon. Chad Wilcox will officiate the service. A reception at the Elks will immediately follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by-Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest bwk or to leave a memory or messafi* ,or ,he l’a,nH>- NASHVILLE, Ml - John Amalio. age 63, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. September 24. 2013 at Pennock! Hospital. Hastings. John was bom in Detroit on May 2. 1950, the son of Angelo Dono and Josephine (Girdano) Amalio. • He attended Osborne High School in Detroit. John's childhood sweetheart was Laura, whom he married May 2, 1970. John was a truck driver for most of his career. He is survived by his wife Laura, his chil­ dren. daughter Deanna and Steve, daughter, Teresa, son, Angelo: 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Josephine, and his brother. I_ouis. John was a member of the Hastings Moose Ixxlge and Living Waters Church in Hastings. John loved his family, his church, and life. He was a "yes” man concerning his grandchil­ dren. and was always there for them, teaching them morals and what it means to love family. A private visitation was held for the family on Tuesday September 24. 2013. z\ celebration of John’s life will be held at the Thomapple Lake Estates Community Center, in Nashville, from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday. October 5. 2013 with Pastor Gary Newton officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further information please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhoine.net. 775M467 Hm ■® Ray L. Girrbach Owner Director l) // a • T ? MUkWIIhm AMtLY FUNERAl HOMES 328 s. Hronaway, Hastings. M! 49°58 Serving jj. ♦ 269-945-3252 nr$ Bany County and Surrounding Communities tor 45 years /fraditional and Cremation Services DOSLEY D«iw 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - James Henry Mulder, age 90. of Hastings, passed away on October 1.2013: ’ • Jim was bom in Grand Rapids, on January 31. 1923, the son of Henry and Mac (Simpson) Mulder. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II for three years, participated in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Jim was married to Marjorie Reesor. of Woodland, on September 8, 1945. at Temple, TX. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1985. Jim was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings; and he was a charter member of the Hastings Lions Club and recipient of the ’’Melvin Jones Fellow” award. He was in the Boy Scouts as an adult leader for many years. Jim is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie Mulder; two sons and daughters-inlaw. Stephen and Sally Mulder, and David and Betty Mulder; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Stephen Borton; five grandchil­ dren, Julia Karnmeraad. Katherine DeVries, Noah Borton, lan Borton, and Michael Borton; six great grandchildren. Oliver Karnmeraad, Stuart Karnmeraad. Audrianna DeVries, Micah DeVries, James Borton and Lydia Borton; two sisters, Fem Osborn and Mary' Ellen Belson; and three brothers-inlaw. Carl Belson. Torn Lindsay and Hillis Reesor, and one sister-in-law, Helen Reesor. Memorial contributions may be made in James’ name to the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings or the Hastings Lions Club. A memorial service will be held at 11 a m on Monday, October 7, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, *105 N M­ 37 Highway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. with Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison officiating, followed by a lunch. A visitation with the family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. October 6, 2013, at Lauer Family Funeral Home, 1401 N. Bmadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Please share a memory with James’ family at www.lauerfli.com. LAUER. JT' \ •< iwc-mj 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 .orth M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 since il can be completed, from start to finish. ■ |:..|c a, |5 minutes. Once you electron!™nv submit ^our application, thafs it. You QUIMBY UNO ED METHODIST CHURCH sssr J»g Jail. Oci. h Sucur'ity Pid’lic Af(mrS SPeci<di*l Baseball js * ,’.rica’'‘ pastime. In ihe same w«iy. Social Security ’s ^mcr’ca’s vomer­ stone. Virtually evcry American knows about baseball, atl(1 .Jx'n1 every person in America benefits fl(„„ Social Security. tnese days |npre baseball Ians watch on their televise Sc(<- than in person. Many fans have even t;<kc matching their favorite teams play unline you kn(nv that more people apply for their Social Security retirement benefits online instead of going "»>'out inI° lc*t field to visit an office and appb’in person? In fact. more than 50 percent of people apply for retirement benefits online. But just hovv many people is that? • Imagine your favorite full-sized baseball stadium packed full of cheering fans. Now imagine your second-favorite full-sized stadi­ um, also packed full. That's a lot of people, but not even close. Try to picture more than 140 stadiums brimming full of fans. That’s how many people have applied online for Social Security retirement benefits. More than 6 million people. Need to step away lo refresh your snacks? You can stop and restart your application at any time. But you probably won’t need to pm. This information on worship service is provided bs Ihe Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: ’’VI N. Broadway bv VondR Va”ril . •Pre-Planning Services . ..rce Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Ur!.Serving AlH'uilhs Pje-arr.ingenienl Transfers Actepied ~T0irrbachfuneralhome.net �Ha Ha Hastings monthly comedy revue begins Oct. 7 Ha Ha Hastin«s .. . ttvuc, begins Mfn’ 4 monthly comedy Chuckles. Each month, a variety of stand-up Tavern on South J rr’ °Cl* 7* O,^c lownc comedians from throughout Michigan as well ,o*n Hastings Strccl doun* us Ohio and Indiana travel to Hastings to per­ begin at 8?n _ , 1nM event, which will form. These comics arc at al! levels of their l0:’5 pan. Thereto T’’ aPProximaIcb careers, from beginners to seasoned profes­ food and drink *«• n° c.^ar^e lc e,der. and sionals. In addition. Hastings-arca comedians Ha Ha Hn<t;ZPC'’,als Wil1 lx? ava,Jable< and first •^t-uuiub ..... J; ------timers pcuuiui perform regularly. Hie show, comedy in 11 cont*ni,cs die tradition of hosted by Emily Allyn and Joe Williams, will the month t„^SS °n d,c ,lrsl Monday of continue on the first Monday of each month. 1 thal last year with Moose better bridge in BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: K 7 V.9 ♦: A J 10 9 4: A K Q J 6 2 EAST 4; J 9864 V:A85 ♦: Q 8 7 2 4:9 4: 5 3 2 V: J 7 64 3 2 ♦: 6 4 3 4:8 SOUTH: 4: AQ 10 V: K Q 10 ♦: K 5 4: 10 7 54 3 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead: 64 North East South ID 4NT 64 Pass Pass Pass 1NT 54 Pass Unlike last week’s slam bidder, this time the North/South team had all of the right ingre­ dients to make a small slam, including the right number of points, enough aces, and plenty of trumps as well as a precious singleton in the North hand. How well did the East/West defenders do against a 64 small slam? Not very well. Let’s take a look at today’s hand from a local duplicate bridge club where this hand was played recently eight times during an after­ noon session. Out of those eight leads, six of the eight led a small spade against the 64 slam. Only two picked another lead. What was the other lead? Pick it if you can. South opened the bidding with a 14 bid, promising at least three clubs, and opening count of twelve or thirteen high card points. In this case. South had fourteen high card points and a long but puny-looking club suit. No one was more surprised than North when he heard his partner bid her club suit. Look al those clubs in the North hand. North’s mind was already racing lo slam-heaven in the club suit. Bidding cautiously. North elected to bid up-the-line and bid his diamonds first. South fur­ ther described her hand by bidding 1NT. letting her partner know that she had no four-card majors and thal her hand was limited to an opening count of twelve to fourteen points. Satisfied with that information. North bid the Blackwood Convention, asking South if she had any aces. When South responded five diamonds. North knew she had one ace, but did not know which ace. Undeterred. North placed the contract at 64. and all passed. Once again, it is the defense that has that all-important first lead of the hand. In this case, West led the small spade, fourth down from her longest and strongest. While not a bad lead, in this case, it proved to be the wrong lead. Did you select another lead? As soon as she .saw' the dummy. West regretted her lead. Instead of having North/South just make their 64 con­ tract, West, by not playing her A^. allow ed the North/South pair to not only make their con­ tract but to use the spades lo dispose of the heart on the board. With trumps drawn, it was easy for South to take her w inning spade tricks, discard the heart in the dummy, and claim all thirteen tricks for a fine score of 1390. While four contracts of the eight total were played in six clubs, three make an overtrick because of the lead. The one slam where the Av was led was held to the six clubs for a 1370 score. An overtrick does not sound like much, but in a competitive game like bridge, every' point extra helps your team. The question then arises: should I lead the ace when I have it, or try and save it lo set lhe contract? While six defenders led the small spade as an opening lead, only two led the AV and held lhe contract to the bid made. Draw your own conclusions, and listen to lhe bidding. In today’s hand, there was no bid from East or West, so that would suggest that neither one had much. The one advantage of leading the AV as an opening lead against a small slam is that you not only get to see the dummy, but you may receive a signal card from your partner encouraging you to lead another heart. Isn’t bridge a fun game? *»»»• Bridge Notes: “Defense in the 21st Century” bridge class has started in Battle Creek at lhe Kellogg Community College Technology Center. Beginner, to bridge or those who wish to refresh their bridge skills are invited lo join "Bidding in the 21st Century” beginning on lhe last Monday morning of October for eight weeks. Call the Institute for Learning in Retirement office al KCC al 269-965-4134 to enroll. > ♦»»»» Local history, one-room schools part of learning in retirement Tile Institute fex Learning in Retirement will conduct two programs next month at Historic Charlton Thursday. Oct. IO1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. Bonnie David, interpreter at Charlton Park and member of thf Michigan One-Room West Pass Pass Pass Pass 14 sch°ol houses will be shared with ILR participants Oct. 10 at the Lee School at Charlton Park. The originally built in Woodland Township. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) The history of school, pictured he • Bridge Notes T\*o: The “Learn Bridge in a Day” program has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 20th. 2013 at the Kalamazoo Bridge Center. For a bargain of $19.95, you will receive basic bridge instruction, a lunch, handouts, and a chance to begin playing bridge. Visit the Kalamazoo Bridge Center website www Azooblidgcxoni for required reservations. Take a youngster along and learn together. In five hours, you will be playing a wonderful card game. Saxons will lake on Vikings in alumni soccer game Lakew’ood will best its first Alumni Soccer Game against Hastings alumni Saturday, Oct. 12, al Lakewood H$ School. Game time is set fa 4.30 p.m. on the new high school soccer fiefl. The cost for spectators is $5, and alumni players will be charged $10 to participate. Lakewood alumni arc asked to wear white and Hastings alumni to wear navy blue. The came will be a fundraiser for the Lakewood High School soccer teams. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 3 — Movie Memories pres­ ents "Arsenic and Old Lace” with Cary Grant, 4:30 to 8; Friends of the Library pre­ sale event at Barry Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 4 - preschool story time has fun with teddy bears, 10:30 a.m.; Friends of the Library used book sale at Barry Enrichment Center. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Saturday. Oct. 5 - Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at Barry Enrichment Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a m. to 2 p.m. luesday, October 8 — toddler story' time has fun with friends, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring. 4:30 to 5:30; open chess. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday . Oct. 9 - celebrate Michigan Reads” by joining die discussion of Annie's Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-1263. Schoolhouse Association, will present a pro­ gram on lhe legacy of the one-room school in Michigan at the Lee School. Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Claire Johnston and Shannon Rilzer will explore the history and guide tours of the Sixberry House and the Carlton Center Church. Fee information may be obtained or regis­ tration made by calling ihe KCC Fehscnfcld Center. 269 948 9500. ext. 2803. JVewbom Dean William Scott, born al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12, 2013 al 1:55 p.m. to Kqykigh. Jacobs and Josh Barker of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 1/4 inches long. Gabriella Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12. 2013 at 3:44 p.m. to Erika and Ryan Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Ashton Lee William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 13, 2013 al 8:05 a.m. to Glen and Joleen Walkinshaw of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18.5 inches long. Mark Peake of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. Chayton Joe, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20. 2013 at 4:23 p.m. to Ryan and Kara Boyer. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Selah Charts, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 21. 2013 at 5:25 p.m. to Jan and Darcie (Lowell) Kelly of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Bree Aurelia, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 14. 2013 at 7:58 a.m. to Erin Hayes and Nicholas Wilson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. Michael Owen, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 14. 2013 at 9:20 a.m. to Megan and Mike Swan of Charlotte. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. Jade Alberta, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 15, 2013 at 2:35 p.m. to Sarah Bowerman and Jason Vos of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz19 inches long. Jillian Kathryn Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 16. 2013 at 9:26 p.m. to Tabalha Smith and Gideon Vanderhoff of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and -0.5 inches long. Klnnlcv Cnstnl, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 18, 2013 at 12:43 a.m to Ashley and babies Marriage Jjcenses Angel Fernando Pedroso, Wayland and Hoa Thi Nguyen, Wayland. Jeremy Scott Henney. Woodland and roni Marie Sober. Woodland. Daniel John Ryktarsyk. Allegan and Cortney Kay Wynsma. Wayland. Christopher Robert Grummet. Hastings and Alexis Joann Craven, Hastings. Joseph Daniel Amaro. Dowling and Breanna Ellen Ixathennan. Dowling. •Laurence Douglas Adrianson, Hastings and Jill Lauren Cathcart, Hastings. Duane Keith Krebs. Mexa, AZ and Tia Bernadette Veto, Delton. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 m (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge chibs. You can visit his bridge blog at; /iflp//betterbridgeinbarrycotmtymichigan.blog\poi.com) ■ Hastings IBANNER Certified Area locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! Financial Planning RANDY TEEGARDIN, CFP/ Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group JUT 269-945-2401 I 50 W. COU RT ST. astings Ml 49058 H , i Investment opportunities include non deposit Investments which are:l • Not FDIC Insured Not Bink Guaranteed Lose Value j J^idflJevJIle: PJoverdale: c. }VvI h-U 1 UI Brwn s CeJ.-.r Creek Grocery f 'i,*. •-*>t One Stop -sh°P <BP) (M 43 Nodb) Speedway Middleville Marketplace Tom’s Greg’s Get-lt-N Go Superette Family Fore Shell One Stop (M-37 Hastings Gun Lake Amoco Gun Lake Shell Sam’s Gourmet J oock Gun • Mart (Shell) Bosley Admiral PenivN<^ 611 Sh°P BP Gas S^011 W State St BP Gas ^7 West) Xpres^ .’ Familv f4’f G',s S,i>lion Woddy^"1"31^ D.rhpn; fripau^h Pr.angejf*Jtf,: Orangeville Fast Stop Pine Like GroceiV bln’l BcviJjcLL Banftekl Gmr«:l St <c brtk’Counriy Store SI MV Ph?rn.’..rty Na?We c S’ Carl’s LirFfe Orients L'JwOhxpress 1 c'r ? O-M ir! a<A’ > Sportsman Dowling: (intd-xvoilhys Dovv'nng General Store IVoodlfind: Prairieville Fast Stop lya^hville: Trading Post W<xx!land Express Errejjprt net «K)rt Milling Shelbyville; IWdL'sFood Town The Stere at SouUblWr �Thursday- October 3. 3013 - The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS r cnWARD JONES -- --------------------- - r—! Fui iiidK’d by Mark D. Christensen of EM vv/ai How should your risk tolerance influence investment decisions by Elaine Garlock The Like Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at the Height House Thursday. Oct. 10. at 7 p.m. Tile Ionia County* Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Oct. 12, al I p.m -»t the Freight house. Sunday. Oct. 13. the ladies’ quartet What Four will sing in concert at First Congregational Church in the afternoon. Details wj|| follow. The Depot Complex was open List week­ end for visitors to the museum and the depot, plus the genealogy room was open and staffed. Visitors could sec Lavon Dealsman s collection of ice tongs used much in a bygone era. The Navajo pottery collected by Daria Carney was in a glass case to be viewed. The Carlock collection of books on the British roy al family phis a photo of Queen Elizabeth presenting a medal to one of the Beefeater was on display. Ihe Cobb display of depression glass was nicely shown on a buffet. A display of unusual rocks, including iron ore, Mexican agate, pudding stone, Petoskey stones and septaria was in an open case. The front showcase featured the C amey collection of ornately painted Russian Easier eggs. Dorothy Kelly had a basketful of minia­ ture dolls, among the collection. A few weeks ago. the Lakewood News had an article about the prevalence of skunks in the southeast part of town. Does the village have any responsibility for ridding the town of them or is it the chore of the villagers? Whales er or whenever, there is also a populalion of the varmints in lhe north end of town. A freestanding bird feeder on Johnson Street has frequent visits from a variety of birds. The prolific squirrel population then enjoys the seeds the birds spill. Lite at night, the same spilled sunflower seeds arc consumed by visiting skunks. One is black with the typ­ ical while stripe. Another one is adorned with a pure white tail, mostly white back and a head with a small amount of black fur. They arc not disturbed by the sudden light from a nearby porch. The dark fellow has been seen in daylight probing around lhe open end of a tile drain that runs beneath two driveways plus the alley that runs between the two. A portion of Fourth Avenue was blocked Saturday for the fall festival. The lawn of Central United Methodist Church was used for the bounce equipment, a popular spot for the young fry- Both Mdes of Fourth Avenue were lined with tractors, including a row of garden tractors and even a pedal tractor for some young would-be farmer. Food was available at some stands and more. A walk for west went from West Elementary to down- At er weeks of r,rs* Sl5“l ,s. open from F.Oh Avenue east to the no mad track It has new curbs and gutters, ns well as ^Thc Rcs1 Craig Adams of Grand Rapids, former pastor at Ionia Zion United Methodist Church was the guest speaker at Central United Methodist Church in die absence ol Pastor Karen Sorden. His sermon prompted listeners to go home and read the lxx>k of Jervmiuh. The choir rendered its version oi -Walk in the Kingdom.” The free movies provided by the Ionia County Historical Society continues at lhe Ionia Theater with “Wild Alaska” Oct. 3, fol­ lowed Oct. 10 with ’’West Wildcniess,” Oct. 17 “Italy,” “Coast Stnrlight Rail” Oct. 24. and "Cniising Alaska” Oct. 31. These arc at 9:30 a m. Popcorn is available. Those who attend are invited to go to the Commission Aging for lunch later. Again this year the county historical socie­ ty will host a cemetery walk Sunday. Oct. 20. at Highland Park Cemetery on East Main from I unri] 3:30 p.m. The cost is $7. At each stop, costumed interpreters will enlighten viewers about the character and personality of long-gone Ionia residents. This gives an excellent history lesson as well as entertain­ ment for lhe afternoon. Knitting lessons continue at the Lake Odessa Library each Tuesday afternoon with Naomi Wilson the instnidor. Also at Double Ewe on lhe second Tuesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. is knitting for charities on Fourth Avenue North. The Clarksville Library also has knitting classes with Diane Denny lhe instructor. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will have its annual Fall outing Wednesday. Oct. 9, with a visit to the Freeport museum to be followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The September meeting at the church featured a potluck lunch and As an ‘nvCMor how risk can <°1erate? H\ aj) , ’ lftant question - because the answvr C,J h<ap you make the right investment choice” Before y ou )lir risk tolerance, you’ll want to nuke sure you ,1rst unt,cratand the nature of iinCst| nt risk — lhc of losing principal, js especially prevalent when you ihVcsl jn stoCks, because stock prices will a)w fluctuate - and there arc never any guarantees about performance. Of course, a decljnc jn value does not mean you need to sell; )()l) ean always hold on to the slock with the hope that its value will bounce back. And thise.m certainly happen, but again - no guarantees How yoU I0 this type of investment risk will tel] yuu a nreat deal about your own risk tolerance. Qf course, no one, whether he or she has a high tolerance for risk or a lowone, particularly likes to sec declines. But people do react differently- If you’re the sort of person who can retain y our confidence in your investment mix and can focus on lhe long term and the potential for a recovery, you may well have a higher tolerance for risk. Bul if you find yourself losing sleep over your losses (even if, at (his point, they’re just "paper” losses), becoming despondent about reaching your goals, and questioning whether you should be investing at all. then you may have a low tolerance for risk. This self-knowledge of your own risk toler­ ance should help inform your investment decisions — to a point. Even if y ou determine y ou have a high tol­ erance for risk, you almost certainly should not load up yuur portfolio exclusively with ----- STOCKS— planning for the year’s programs. City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING The Department of Public Services vork crews will be flushing fire hydrants beaming the week of October 7, 2013. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services NOTICE OF APPLICATION 4,/ChiG^ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The Village of Middleville is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Planning & Zoning Administrator. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Complete joh description is available at lhe Village office at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. 49333 or on the Village website at www.villageofmiddleville.org. Hastings City Bunk, of 150 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, intends to file an application with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for approval to accept and assume all of tno assets and liabilities of its wholy-cwned sub­ sidiary. HCB Mortgage Company, of 150 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, pursuant to a Plan of Distnbution/Liquidation (the ‘Plan"). The Plan w,3 result in the current operations of HCB Mortgage Company be-*) consoli­ dated with and conducted by Hastings City Bank and in the sub­ sequent dissolution of HCB Mortgage Company. The P,an W*U enable Hastings City Bank lo more efficiently provderestfential mortgage lending services. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in wntng with the regional director (DOS) of the Federal Depcsl Insurance Corporation at its regional office at 300 South R.%e*de Plaza. Suite 1700. Chicago. Illinois. 60606 not later thaiOc!obcr 19> 2013. The non-conf>dential portions of the apphea^n af° on ,||Q in lhe regional office and are available for public i'specVon dur­ ing regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonccn’idential portion of the application file will be made" ava'^b’e upon i request. Hastings City Bank By*. ... Mark A. Kolinov.s'J City of Hastings Position Available Arts and Events Coordinator The City of Hastings is accepting applications for a part-time Arts and Events Coordinator. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will serve in the Community Development Department and act as lhe City’s primary­ point of contact for communication and coordination related lo Arts and Events activities in which the City has a role. The candidate shall attend and participate in activities, attend merchant and stakeholder meetings, create and publish marketing materials and press releases, and initiate new programs. The position will require researching, grant writing, budgeting, out­ reach. scheduling, and organizing skills. Must be profi­ cient with computers, the use of social media, skilled in writing and be a great communicator. Minimum requirements include a high school diplo­ ma or GED and a driver’s license valid in lhe State of Michigan. 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Contact 269-945-12^ ,.:r, informalion. Call anytime to place V°5U Hastings Banner classdte;ftft5 269-945-9554 or 1-888-810'2- An explosion in the history of life The Ediacara animals were simple, but for a time, they were the most complex My brother likes to build buildings in bis I free time. He has a couple of timber-frame <creatures on Earth. All of that changed drastructures on his property that he put up irnatically during Cambrian times. This was over the years, and now he’s working on a the period part of which is known as the more traditional “stick” building made of "Cambrian Explosion.” a lime that life two-by-six boards and two-by-fours. One became rapidly much more complex. One place that preserved an interesting thing all of his efforts have in common is slice of life in the Cambrian era is what’ that they begin as drawings and become blueprints. And even though he's built with termed the Burgess Shale from high in lhe quite different approaches over lhe years, mountains of British Columbia. You migh all his buildings have some things in com­ say the rocks there are from the ”mid mon: windows, doors and stairs, lo name cxplosionary” times. What’s fascinatin about them is they preserve some animal just a few. Many scientists would say that life on we can easily recognize as like their mod Earth also has a complex but single blue­ cm counterparts, like brachiopods, but als print. Many animals arc bilaterally sym­ many strange animals. Just for example metric. meaning they have left hand and one of the oddballs is Opabina, an anima right hand parts that arc mirror images of that had five eyes and a nose-like structur each other. There are lots of other regulari­ a bit like an elephant’s trunk. Another o ties, such as the fact that all mammals have the strange animals is named Hallucigen because it seems to be more of a hallucin backbones. Some of lhe most interesting pans of tion than a standard animal. For reasons w life’s blueprint arc the relationships thal won’t ever fully know, the oddballs we have predators feasting on their prey. The extinct and the animals that occupied pa predator-prey relationship took time to of the blueprint of life more like our ow survived and flourished. become established. Here’s the story: One of the interesting questions abo Life has been around for about 4 billion years. At first, life was mostly single-celled the Cambrian explosion is what might hav organisms living in the sea. Then a form of triggered it. Recently, Harvard’s Er colonial algae turned up that, although sim­ Sperling and his colleagues published ev ple by modem standards, may have had a lot dence they argue shows an increase in t lo do with slowly producing oxygen for what air’s oxygen content at the lime the rap had naturally been an oxygen-poor atmos­ diversification started. Their pap appealed in the prestigious Proceedings phere. As lime went on, some unique soft-bod­ the National Academy of Sciences. High ied life forms appeared. It took a while for levels of oxygen, the theory goes, cou geologists and paleontologists to see them support animals that had to move around in the fossil record simply because they pursue prey and then eat and digest the were small and didn’t have "hard parts.” Once predators were on the scene, pr such as shells thal could dearly be pre­ animals had to develop defenses, such served. Instead, these animals looked hard shells, for protection. The “arms rac something like wonns or small fronds. A between prey and predator species h few of them made marks or impressions on begun, and has Ixen firmly established the sediment of the seafloor .and those life’s blueprint from then until now. And y ou thought there wasn’( a conn impressions became preserved as a kind ot subtle fossil. These animals, called the tion between the history of animal life Ediacara fauna, were discovered in several international relations places .nound the world once scientists Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a narise of knew what to look for. The Ediacara ani­ mals are long, like pencils, or fiat, like pan­ rural Northwest, was trained as a geolo cakes. Most paleontologists think they had al Princeton and Harvard universit those body plans so thal their skin could This column is u Acrvit t* of the Colleg Huhwh and Natu exchange gases with the water around Agricultural, them, meaning they didn’t need structures Resource Sciences at Washtn^tun S University. like gills or lungs. by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters �Bl * fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner y turning A was puhlished in the May t ^6. centennial edition of the Hastings Banner. ***** P,e largest Indian village in Barry County before the whites began their settlements here was probably located between theThomapplc River and Cedar Creek, the major part of it being on lhe site now occupied by the County Farm [near present-day Thomapple Manor]. Old Chief Pemob-na-go used to claim that has father raised Indian com on the prairie there, and that in Revolutionary times it was one of the very important, if indeed not the most important, settlement of the Ottawa Indians in Michigan. Ideal location The location was ideal for an Indian vil­ lage. From the rapids above the county farm to Thomapple Lake the river is deep. Cedar Creek was then as now the most important Barry County tributary' of the Thomapple; and itself led to lhe then-splendid fishing, trapping and hunting grounds in the Baltimore and Hope lake regions. From the river below their camp. Fall Creek, Kurtz and Glass creeks led to other chains of lakes; and from Thomapple Lake the tributary Mud and High Bank creeks reached still other grounds where fish and game abounded. When you consider how much more readi­ ly the Indians could travel on the water by boat than through trackless forests and how they could combine hunting, trapping and fishing with boating, you can readily under­ stand why the prairie land included in the County Farm and adjoining farms between the river and Cedar Creek was an ideal place for a large Indian settlement; and that Chief Pemob-na-go’s statement thal it was once the principal Ottawa village in this state may well have been founded on the troth. Had wide acquaintance James W. Culler, lhe last of lhe Barry' County pioneers who knew lhe Indians inti­ mately gave the following facts lo M.L. Cook in 1910. Cutler was 82 years old at lhe time, but hale, hearty and clear of mind. He had a wide acquaintance among lhe remnants of once powerful tribes who continued to live on the Upper Thomapple settlement after the land had been purchased by the federal gov­ ernment and before it had all been sold to the white men. Culler, bom in Clarendon. Orleans County, N.Y.. in 1829. was left an orphan at lhe age of 3 and grew up under the care of an older sis­ ter. who later married Ephraim Shattuck. So, when the Shattucks left for Barry' County Oct. 8. 1844, they took young Jim with them. The trip to Hastings by team from Clarendon took 22 days. Cutler recalled with what open-eyed won­ der he first surveyed the village of Hastings, consisting then of a few houses, a half-dozen stores, and two hotels, one built by Slocum Bunker where lhe Hotel Barry' now stands (city hall], and the other erected by Levi Chase, which stood near the site of the roller mill. Shattuck was placed in charge of a farm owned by Lewis McClellan, father of the late Mrs. Willard Hayes. This fann, or the most of it, was later sold lo Bany County as the County Fann.(The county still owns a 96acre block in Section 27 of Hastings Charter Township, not far from other county-owned property for the road commission and Historic Charlton Park.] Recalls mild winter Most of us think of ihe “old lime” winters as uniformly severe. However. Cutler re­ called thal on the day before Christmas of 1844, Shattuck. Seymour Andrus, and him­ self dug potatoes in the old orchard set out by Willard Hayes on the old W.H. Schantz fann cast of the city. Thai year the Jail an car y winter were abnormally warm, and lhere were no killing frosts until after Christmas. At the lime the Shattucks settled on I e fann in 18-14, and in fact before it was taken up by McClellan, the Indians had moved from their old quarters on the prairie down to the neck of land near where Cedar Cree empties into the Thomapple. Culler estimated thal there were upwards of 50 Indian huts Hastings native shows mi|S,c is art at ArtPrize figured find plu>. his artwork his h?gOt out his (i^ ' entertainment of fri JUSl passersby though, the Somou^in. star ingfiullu-^er. nr his artwork ArtPrize Barry County once home to large Ottawa village, part 1 Early settler describes many Indian customs 9 t» l”’"s-5?"<krI.iMln hdiior BflGK THE PAGES Ottawa Village on site of present Barry County farm Tho H j'J.nqa Banner -- Thursday. October 3, 2013 — lhere. Most of the Indians had previouslybeen induced or forced by the government to locate on reservations in lhe West. A minority had dodged the soldiers and defied the gov­ ernment decree and continued to live as near as they could to their old hunting grounds. Neighbors were scarce in those days, and 15-year-old Jim was glad lo make friends with lhe Indian boys of the nearby villages. He came to know them by name, and was welcomed into their homes, and soon learned to converse with them in their own language. While serving in the Union Army, he made use of what he had learned from the Indians to provide beds for himself and his campmates. Describes Indian homes What was an Indian home like? Cutler said a typical one would be circular, about 16 or 18 feet in diameter and with two entryways placed diametrically opposite each other. The framework consisted of stout hickory poles two to 2 1/2 inches in diameter and about 25 feet long. The lower ends of the poles were sharpened, dropped into holes and then driv­ en deeper to give a firm fooling. These per­ pendicular poles, separated from each other by only a few inches, formed a nearly perfect circle. Six feet from the ground, inside lhe enclosure, heavier poles, bent to conform to the circle, were fastened lo the uprights by means of the tough inside bark of the bass­ wood trees. The slender upright poles were then bent inward over lhe larger transverse poles. Above this first transverse, were a series of smaller circular transverses, also formed from benl poles. Each was of smaller diameter as lhe distance from the floor increased and each was likewise fastened to the uprights with basswood bark. Thus was formed the frame­ work for a domelike roof with an opening of almost two feet in the center for the escape of smoke. The Indians covered this frame with bark, preferably from the winter elm, since this tree can be stripped readily at any time of the year. Doorways covered Each slab of bark was pierced with small, square holes and lashed to the framework with strips of peeled basswood bark. These bark coverings were fitted to overlap like shingles and formed a weatherproof exterior that shed rain and snow, alike. The two door­ ways were covered with blankets or big strips of bark. The fire was laid in the center of the hut. the smoke escaping through a circular hole in the top. The Indians slept with lheir feet toward the fire. Their beds were made from small boughs, usually pine, hemlock, spruce or cedar. Each bed was compressed lo form a mass about six inches above lhe dirt floor and was covered w ith a blanket or robe. Cutler said this arrangement made a very' comfortable couch. While serving in the Union Army, he made use of what he had learned from the Indians lo provide beds for himself and his campmales. Each hut housed and entire family, often consisting of married sons and daughters, as well as small children. Great fortitude The Indian endured the smoke, smells and other inconveniences with great fortitude. None of them had any prejudice against dirt and their eyesight did not seem to suffer from the smoke. For a summer home, the Indians used lhe same or a similar framework, bul covered it with a malting woven by the women. The warp was made of basswood bark with bull­ rush reeds used for the filling. Temporary shelter tents were made of this matting when the Indians went on fishing or hunting trips in summer. Cutler declares thal the contrivance with which the squaws managed to weave this matting would baffle description and that a modem master mechanic “would smile in several different languages” if he could see one of those Indian looms used for weaving the malting Some 60 ol these bark-covered huts stood along lhe banks of the Cedar Creek near its mouth to form the village that Cutler used to visit during the 1840s. (To be continued) ' । antl <*«'» 11:,kc Ur' Nosanov,’’ j. Grund Rapids’ °tld s laW mtcmztion. knew ArtPn* **a' * * * *where * * her pilIk.nlX artistic viol''1 .‘r 5.000 matchsticks should be *W" B,lrFhd<jfr first showed it to her e "She was**'"**?,WO '» pm in ArtPrize. hll! , n figured it was gorxl enough." ^’hdolf, who’s been a retired “l*Ic ,rom Consumers Power since 1985,s }’«ur. she entered |mv name] then °nd told me.” Burghdoff j5 glad she did. Since his two matchsth'k vloltns. two bows and a violin carrying cas\nn!> h Burghdoff estimates also cost him 5dmatchsticks - have been on display at their venue in the Independent Bank lobby on Monroe Mall. Burghdoff has been overwhelmed by the response. “Awesofl*” and “Cool’’ are the most fre­ quent comments Burghdoff says he hears about his work irom viewers. “One lady stared a long time and then said. ‘Wow, porcupine quills,’” laughs Burghdoff. Burghdoff can understand ihe surprise. He wondered himself years ago when he heard about people making things out of toothpicks. "I thought it would be kind of a challenge and thought I’d like to give it a try.” recounts Burghdoff. ’‘Eight months later. I had two of them and now I’ve started on a mandolin.” Which means shoppers will still see Burghdoff lining up al the checkout lane to buy matches at 250 sticks to a box. “People always wonder why I buy so many.” he laughs, “and always ask if I’m a smoker (which he’s not]. But they’re Diamond matches and that’s what you need.” BurghdofFs construction requirements are. indeed, high. Though the Diamond matches, as most, are made of softwood aspen, they do respond to modifications that Burghdoff makes under ’.hci’Utrument’s sound post and in other key areas where sound can lie made to “bounce.” Because it docs, Buq»hdort not only has an engaging piece of art. he also can play it. He and one of the two bands with whom he Bob and Martha Burghdoff have been partners for 69 years — in art and music, as well as marriage. Bob credits Martha with the stellar effort of lighting and blowing out more than 15,000 matches so he could construct his ArtPrize violins and case out of the matchsticks. (Photo by Kim Norris) Because match sticks are made from aspen, a softwood, Bob Burghdoff wasn sure he would get good sound quality from his matchstick violins. Some musician wit dom and design ingenuity produced an instrument that, on opening night of ArtPriz _<had toes tapping and hands clapping. matchstick fiddle — during opening night /XrtPrize Wednesday, Sept 18. They’ scheduled to appear again tonight, Saturxk Sept. 28. from 6 to 8 p.m. at the venue site lhe Independent Bank lobby. Though he loves the creativity of his wor Burghdoff’s big satisfaction is using music highlight his art. He’s been doing that sine W age 7 when he played piano chords to provic rhythm for his father’s fiddle at squar dances. From there, he progressed to a tenc (four-string) banjo, a mandolin and then hi own fiddle. Today, he still holds out for the upright bass as his all-time favorite instrument. “Probably because it’s such a forgiving instrument,” says Burghdoff of his fondness for the bass. “If you don’t have ail the chords, people still want to hear lhe rhythm. A good bass rhythm can make or break a fiddle play­ er.” Burghdoff has made his way to the Michigan Fiddlers Hall of Fame with his musicianship; he was inducted in 2002. He stays sharp with lhe Thomapple Valley Strings and ihe Singing Strings led by 92year-old Ella Kimble of Cascade. He and his wife. Martha, have been members and offi­ cers of the North Central American Fiddlers Association since the early 1970s and arc now actively involved in organizing its final Fiddlers Jam with square dancing Saturday. Oct. 12, at lhe Commission on Aging, located Bob Burghdoff, 86, says a fiddle player needs good bass rhythm to perfo m, the s g at 535 S. Woodlawn in Hastings. nature fiddle song “Orange Blossom Special.” especially on a matchstick fiddle. Attendees may be fortunate to hear (Photo by Kim Norris) Burghdoff on his two favorite songs, “Faded Love” by Bob Wills and "Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy.” “It’s a great thing, and it’s been a real expe­ rience for me." says Burghdoff of ArtPrize, "but I don’t think 1’11 gel involved again. My problem is that I can’t be there every day ... people have a lot of questions and I should be there to answer them.” It's the regret of a busy man. Besides his art and his music. Burghdoff’s current pursuit is the construction of a Model T look-alike from lawn mower parts. He hopes lo finish it in lime to drive it in upcoming parades yet this fall. He’ll have lhe winter for even more proj­ ects because he and Martha have given up going to Florida in the winter. “I’m not going there with all them old peo­ ple," he quips. In reality, it may be Martha who needs the downtime. “She lit all my matches, blew them out, and scraped them down so I could use them.” says Burghdoff. who. with great pride, tells a lis­ tener that they’ve been married for 69 years. Bob Burghdoff knew he>d have l0 use burned ^^V^Oo'matohes'SS She s made my lite great," he concludes. fiddle. His wife, Martha, ignited and then blew out more Ilian 15.000 mate Iltanks to the art and music contributions could build his two violins, carrying case and bows. of both, life s been great for many others, too. plays, The Thomapple Valley Strings, performed a concert — with Burghdoff on the �P^'0“^.Oetobe,3.2013 Ib° Hastings Banner ’ lira is a d. Any lnl0,matjon purpose. I( you ans in la STATE OF MICHIGAN N0T1ce * t0 ro,lect a 00 used ,Of '"I’ °'he number |,5Im «ntact SALE - Default has boen MORTGAGE a cartammortgage n,ado 'ho cond.i.ons ol Gee. Husband and G'° and Jul:° Registration Systems I Moraga Electronic Loans. Inc.. ils 's±“"omlne» 'or Quicken Mortgagee, dated October 23 ?nnoand nssi9ns. November iat 2Qq 3- 20°9 and recorded 200911180011252 n n M-chlgan Said mortgaqe'wa- ,n5trument * Records- Loans. |nc . by ass 2 9ned ,0: Quicken 20’3 and recorded Sa ‘T Scplc^ < Instrument n 20l3-ninq7?Gmbpr 91 2013 in is claimed t0 m°rtsap0 sum of TV-o Hundred p Jh° date h6”00’lhe Hundred Ninety-One Doil^*8'^Thousand &9h’ (S246.891.in) IncIuL? ? S Gnd N,neteen Under the power nt nter°5t 3 75% Qnn^and the statute In ru GCrOn’Q nod tn*a,d mortgage notice is herebv •*’ ' faS° made and Prov:ded. foreclosed by o? th fnort9a9e will bo some nart of thn ° he rnor19aged premises, or of BaX Coul^ 1 n PUbl'C vcndue- Circuit Court Sad rX™ * Qt 100PM on Oc!ober 31. 2013 Sad premises are situated in City of Hastings n 7ntfannWk iCh'9an' “nd a'° desc,il’ed as: Loi Pane « R? 'eC°'ded Llber 4 »' Pta«. aX dornn nly Rccords- nlso rrurnmendng nW “mer °'sa,d La> ” '<>' P'a“ o' ^‘nCC Soulh 30 ,eo’ 10 ,h<> Hsings ° Easl 120 ,ee,: th<!"=e North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said plat; thence West on section line of Lol 11, 120 feet to the place of beginning, all being e part of tho Southeast one-quarter of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 575 Indian Is Drive, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.324 ia(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies, if tho property' is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, undor MCL 603.3278. tho borrower will be hold rosponsi­ blo to the person who buys the property al the mort­ gage foreclosure salo or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated. 10/03/2013 Quicken Loans, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 Soulh Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 84-1-5123 Our File No: 13-87688 (10-03)(10-24) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered ut sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ‘ the conditions of a mortgage mode by Robert J. Smitter and Sheryl R. Smitter, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship, original mort­ gagors), to Albion Financial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 18. 2010, and recorded on October 26, 2010 in instrument 201010260009977, and assigned by mesne assignments to Sami Investments, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 61/100 Dollars ($121,412.61). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa<d mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on October 10, 2013. Said premisos are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Thai part of tne Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at tho Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 59 mln-' utes 38 seconds East 1295.38 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds East 565.00 feet along said North line; thence South 10 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East 107.08 feel along the centerline of Norris Road; thence Southeasterly 159.30 feot along said cen­ terline along a 633.95 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 17 degrees 29 min­ utes 38 seconds East 158.89 feot: thcnco North 89 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds West 639.60 feet; thence North 01 degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds East 257.00 feot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property Is sold at foreclosure sale under Chaptor 32 of lhe Revised Jud.caturo Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be he.d responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag.ng the property during tho redemption period. Dated: September 12. 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Fermington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File *425378F01 (09-12X10-03) uttsrtfi Notice Of Mortgage ^EMPTTHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PU POSE. PLEASE CONTACT °UAR_°FF^11VE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may’bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee..in that event, your damages. If any, shall be> limit­ ed solely to the return of lhe bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Dennis AKA Brian Dennis and Lila Dennis, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 15, 2006, and rsc®’d* od on December 4, 2006 in instrument 1173423, and assigned by said Mortgagee lo U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-WFHE2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Scries 2007-WFHE2 as assignee as documented by ap assignment, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at lhe dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Ono Hundred Twenty-Two and 30/100 Dollars ($137,122.30). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at the place ot holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 10. 2013. Said promises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on tho North Imo of section 34. Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, distant West 395.0 Feot from tho North 1/4 post of said section 34, Thence South 148.5 feet parallel with tho North and South 1/4 Imo 0! section 34, Thence West 901 feot, thence North 148 5 Feet to tho North Imo of Section ,34, thenco East 901 Feet to the Place of beginning, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held rosponsiblo to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during "the redemption period. Dated: September 12, 2013 For more information, pleaso call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Sorvlcor 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo *428576F01 (09-12)(10-03) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Garrett M. Krul and Rebekka A. Krul, husband and wife, to Bank of America N.A., Mortgagee, dated August 6, 2008 and recorded August 22, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080822-0008453, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred FortyThree Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight and 27/100 Dollars ($143,388.27) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vonduo at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 24, 2013. Said premises are located In the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the. Township of Thornapple, County ol Barry. State of Michigan, is desenbed as follows:That part of the East 1/2 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 2436.23 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 172.16 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4, to lhe South line of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 13 seconds East 99.48 feet, to the South lino of the North 6 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 202.81 foot along tho South lino of tho North 6 acres of said Southeast 1/4, to the centerline of Whltneyville Road; thence North 08 degrees 05 minutes 53 sec­ onds East 274.69 foet along the centerline ol Whltneyville Road; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 243.18 foet to tho point of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600,3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys lhe property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damage to tho property during the redemption period If you are a tenant in tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 26, 2013 Ortans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-005981 7763110? (09-26)110-17) PROBATE COURT, COUNTY OF BARH;hEARINq PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 13026477'N^lBRA|th In tno matter ot BRIAN WAYNE g TO ALL INTERESTED ond whoso addross(es) is/aro ®^Ad or affected bv interest in the matter may be tho following: m b0 held on TAKE NOTICE: A hearing *^oUNTy trial 10/23/13 at 3:00 pm. at BARR* Judg0 -William COURT-FAMILY DIVISION. urposo: M. Doherty 41960 for tho folio'*"10 J,lon (of change A hearing will bo held on the p nArTH to Brian of name of BRIAN WAYNE GAL MICHAEL GEORGE. ht for fraudulent This change of name is not soug intent. Dato: 09/18/2013 BRIAN WAYNE GALBRAITH 302 W. GREEN STREET. APT. L HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 642-6742 n«na ntrr R SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP SFPmLAR B0ARD MEETING Reouhr a?^BER 11’ 2pt3-7:30 P.M. Allegiance 'n0 Ca,!od ,0 ordor Qnd Plad9° of H9XZ:,FXTnJa™sW,,''0,r'' COn' B<#m0WApproved the Agenda as amended. Adontnrtdt.thO Cons<snt Agenda as presented. Counit Rc?°lu‘!On '2013-169 to opt out of the ty j plan for mute swan control. from ,rea1menl P'on and cost estimate pa^moK90^" Lake ,or 20,4 w"h ,ne ”r°Approved budget amendment as presented. Meetng Adjourned at 8:18p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org mem ?™£EERMAN lifted below. MOHTCaAtJc SALt been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by Raymond J. Poirier. an unmarned man, to Union Federal Bank of Indanapolis. 5U“0^ and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2004 and recorded November 1, 2004 in Instrument # 1136525 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: CitlMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated February 28. 2013 and recorded March 8, 2013 in Instrument ff 2013-002614 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Nine Cents ($151,774.09) including interest 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 31. 2013 Said premises are situated In Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Make/Model: Redman Vm/Serial #: 11263989 Model Year: 2001 Unit No.9 of Hickory Grove, a Condominium, according to the Master Deed dated May 13, 1996 and recorded May 14, 1996 in the Barry County Register ol Deeds, Uber 660. Pago 303, and amended in Uber 668. Pago 442, and known as Barry County Subdivision Plan #7. Together with an undivided interest as a tenant In common in the common elements of the Condominium, If any, and all other rights and inter­ ests appurtenant to said Unit No. 9 of Hickory Grove. Commonly known as 15358 Brooklodge Rd, Hickory Corners Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiraton of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) apptes. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclpsuro Sfllq unper Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature ^ct of 1961, under. MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys.the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage hddor for dam­ aging the property during the rcdemyion period. Dated: 10/03/2013 CitiMortgago, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-87549 (10­ 03)( 10-24) T7MUV Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by M'chael Jon Thurber, a single man, Michael A. Thurber as attor­ ney in fact for Michael Jon Thurber original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nom;nee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2006 and recorded on May 12.2006 in instrument 1164550 and assigned by said Mortgagee to Colonial National Mortgage, a d.vislon of Colonial savings, F.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortoage lhere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Ono Thousand Ono and 12/100 Dollars ($131,001.12). °Usan° Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro?nmHn^ShherGby 0131 aa?d *0*9*9® Wi" bo foreclosed by a sale ol the moriaaaed premises, H h°M° Pa£°f lhem' at publ,c vendue, atlhe plac0 ° AAhe circuit wur1 within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 17, 2013 ° Ba Said premises are situated’in Citv of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are dnernbed as: Tho south 1/2 0, Lols 4nd «doMrW» XX, .boy.o,flan^run^ * doned in accordance with MOa 600 3241a- in fiaX* M',od sha"08 30 d3ys Chaptor l£l' pursuant to MCL600.3278 tfe1^IIbe held responsible to the person whn k r0W® nmoerty at the mortgage foreclosure holder for tS damaoinn to d"'in0 ,ha redemption 9 3 in Woperty Dated: September 19, 2013 For more information,’ please FC H (248) 593-1300 Ca |> Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Stb ?aa Formtngton H.lts. Michigan it?00 Filo *400144F01 U 4fl334-5422 (09-19)(10-10) niKMA & SHERMAN, P.C., IS A DEBT. ANY INFOR0BTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURpOSE-PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT n2!4^?3?.*7400 IF Y0U ARE 1N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mado by RICK FEIRICK and NANCY FE1RICK. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to BANK OF AMERICA. N A Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2005, and recorded on August 26, 2005. in Document No. 1151709, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($149,419.44), Including interest at 3.000% per annum. Under tho power ol sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part ot them, at pubbe venue, At the East doors of lhe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on October 31, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are described as: SIT­ UATED AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE IN BARRY COUNTY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF THE WEST 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. 598 FEET SOUTH OF THE WEST 1 / 4 POST. THENCE EAST 476 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 714.80 FEET, THENCE WEST 476 FEET. THENCE NORTH 714.80 FEET TO BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF THE EAST 49 FEET OF THE WEST 349 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, 598 FEET SOUTH OF THE WEST 1 / 4 CORNER; THENCE EAST 476 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 714.8 FEET; THENCE WEST 476 FEET; THENCE NORTH 714.8 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during tho redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 LBPS.002567 FNMA (10-03)( 10-24) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra A. Burpee. Gary P. Burpee, wife and husband, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated June 3, 2005 and recorded June 14. 2005 in Instrument Number 1148013, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Six and 1/100 Dollars ($138,786.01) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER W.2013, ( Said premises are located in the Townshp o. Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Tho East 700 feet ol the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 7 West, lying South of Michigan Highway M-66. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278. the borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys me property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder (or damage to tho property during tho redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, p.oaso contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 12, 2013 Orians Associates, PC.. Attorneys lor Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-011237 (09-12)( 10-03) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 13-28474-DE Estate of ALLIE MAE SMITH. Date of birth: 08/11/1921. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS- The decedent. ALLIE MAE SMITH, died 06/08/2013. Creditors of the decedent are not.fed tnat ail claims against the estate w.'.l bo forever barred unless presented to JOHN H. SMITH, personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W COURT. SUITE 302, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and me personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this not e© Date: 09/30/2013 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY . HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 JOHN H. SMITH 3493 WOODSCHOOL ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2736 mei>« Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ths conditions ol a mortgage made by Robert Clemons and Carolyn Clemons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2005, and recorded on September 13, 2005 in instrument 1152692, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assgnee as documented by an assignment. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Three and 90/100 Dollars ($137,233 90). Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubLc vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 31, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Bryanwood Estates Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 14 ot Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fie 4383194F03 (10-03X10-24) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrioa J William, a single woman individual, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 21, 2006, end recorded on January 2. 2007 in instrument 1174505, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitlMortgage. Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is da med to ba due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($51,735.21). Under tho power of safe contained in sa d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wll be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, a! tho place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 24, 2013 Said premises are situated In C>ty of Hastings, Barry County. Mich'gan, and are desenbed as: The North 51 1/2 feet of Lot 631, except the West 4 feet. City of Hasting. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. In which case the redemption por>od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tne property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 26, 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248)593-1301 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farm ngton Hills. M ch-gan 48334-5422 File *429992F01 (09-26X10-17) . . �Tho Hasbnqs Banner — Thursday October 3. 2013 - - pugo 11 LEGAL JQTlCF.s Jh’s firm is a d?^?SVRe NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOWON* in Instrument # i1556S p cd November 3. 2005 M^higan on which C°Unly Reccrdr** a‘ the dat0 he^?9,^ here ,s c,^ed to bo Thousand Three Sutn ol Eiohtv-Six Seventy-Three Cents^nr^;?^0 Dolors and «t MS% pe, Xm uSm 73> indudl09 «'<>'• tamed in said mutanX J c powor of sa,° concase made an<J p(j9'0o ond the statute m £uU) that sa-d mortgaae Wl|| b * ,s her°by given the mortgaged| P?Gni|' ‘ bGQ °rec,Qsed by a sale of Pubhc vendue. Circua Cm rt T°oPar! of ,hern’ at LOOPMonOctXVo 2ot3 S?HBany Coun,y al uated in Ctty of Hi\ X° i? S d prem:s°s are sit­ end are described ^arrX County. Michigan. Add.fn to mo Clh/»t i ' B'ocl' Eas'e"' recorded plat thereof°C^™2E’ ?cc0,a‘nS me South St. Hastings Mt rt T" 05 406 E od shafl be 6 month- tmm^J^ ™dernPt»on peri- »s~5?^xh» 32 of mo Rov?JV?Jc05u'° “'o under Chapter S’SeHoC^ ta C Financ:al Mortgage Company. Inc. Polest;vo & Associates, P.C. JVLSu,fe 100 Rochester Hills. Ml l2?Mn km8) 844-5123 Our F,ic No: 13-86517 (09icjuu-oj) r7vne:) Mnrtnnn 811 South MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Robert O. Brown, Jr. and Rosemary A. Brown, husband and wife, dated February 28. 2005. and recorded on March 30. 2005, in Instrument Number 1143467. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage is hold by Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, fka Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is $110.380.83. w.th inter­ est accruing at $6.03 per diem. Under tne power of sale contained In sad mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage shall be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 W State St., Hastings, Ml 49058, at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Tho Mortgagee wiB apply the sales proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at a rate of interest equal lo 3.99% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to pro­ tect rts interest in tho property. The properties to be sold at foreclosure are al! that real estate situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: BEING LOT NUM­ BER 1. IN HIDDEN HOLLOW ESTATES NUMBER ONE. AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDED PLAT/MAP THEREOF IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS. PAGE 19 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Tax Parcel ID No. 08­ 08-050-001-01 Commonly known as: 2249 Stanton Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333 Tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from tho date of sale pur­ suant to M.C.L §600.3240(7). October 1,2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation as suc­ cessor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, fka Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Kilpatrick & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Thud Bank 903 N. Opdyke Rd.. Suite C Auburn Hills, Mi 48326 (248) 377-0700 hmiui Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Richter, An Unmarried Man. original morlgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2006. and recorded on August 30. 2006 in instrument 1169328, and assigned by mesne assignments to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 25/100 Dollars (S70.750.25). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ-c vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 10. 2013. Said premises arc situated In Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as- Commcnc.ng 84 Rods East o. tho Southwest comer of Section 31. Town 4 North Rango 7 West; thence East 3 Rods: thence'North 10 Rods; thence West 3 Rods: thcnco South 10 rods to the place of beginning; a'so co^'l^c‘n377 Rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 31 Town 4 North. Range 7 ^t for beginning; JJence East 7 Rods thenco Nortii '<> Rods, thonco West 7 Hods: ihonco South 10 Rods to the place of beget- The redemption period shall be 6 5 the date of such sale, unless dol^td ba doned in accordance w.th MCLA bOO.32V, which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 day. from the date of such isale . saIo undcr If the property is sold at forecwsu Chapter 32 of Lio Revised Jud.cature Act■ ; pursuant to MCI. 600 3278 the borrower W.B be MW respond to the person who buys the> pop^y£ the mortgage foreclosure sale or to . 3tjl0 holder for damaging the properly < J redemption period Datod September 12. 2013 For more information, please ca '• FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer , 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste Farmington Hills. M chigun 48334-5-122 Fife 0423666FO1 (09-12W10-03) nwvi STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICAT1ON/POST1NG AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 12-607-CH Court Address 220 N. State Street, Hastings. M ctvgan 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) *945-1286 Plaintiff BANK OF AMERICA. NA.. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING. L P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SER­ VICING. LP. PLAINTIFF S ATTORNEY TROTT & TROTT. P.C. By: Jennifer L. Burnett (P75365) 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 248.642.2515 . v Defendant UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE KAHLER FAMILY TRUST. DATED AUGUST 1, 1993 TO: Unknown Successor Trustees of Kahler Family Trust. Dated August 1,1993. IT IS ORDERED; 1. You are being sued In this court by tho plaintiff to determine what interest (if any) is claimed by the Kahler Family Trust in tho property located at 109 Scnbner Street. Dolton, Michigan. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 11/14/2013 If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demand­ ed m lhe complaint Ned in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proot of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. A copy of this order shall be sent to Mary Harvey at the last-known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the dato of the last publication, and tho affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Date-9/19/13 Judge Amy L. McDowell mwn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory L Miller, Mamed and Nicole R. Miller, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 29,2003, and recorded on Apnl 14, 2004 in instrument 1125782, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assigneo as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage lhere is claimed to be due at the dato hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 07/100 Dollars ($121,113.07). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on October 10. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 4: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at tho South 1/4 corner of said section, thence North 01 Degrees 00 M nutes 08 Seconds West 1351.92 Feet along the east Ime of said Southwest 1/4. thence Soulh 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 320.0 Feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to tho Place of beginning, thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 346.70 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 22 Seconds East 25 84 Feet along the East Imo of lhe West 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 04 Seconds West 211.0 Feot along the South line of tho Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 22 Seconds West 245.0 Feet parallel to the east Imo of the West 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, ihonco Norht 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds east 557.40 Feet, thence South 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds East 220.0 feet along tho West of tho East 320 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to lhe place of begin­ ning. Easement description: Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, ogress and utility pur­ poses over a 66 foot wide strip of land being desenbed as: Commencing at tho South 1/4 comer of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds Wset 1351.92 Feet along lhe East lino of said Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 320.0 Feet along the South Imo of lhe North 1299.5 Feet ol said Southwest 1/4 to Iho place of beginning of said easement, thence North 01 Degrees 00 Minutes 08 Seconds West 1104.0 Feot. thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 102.0 Feet, thonce North 01 Degrees 00 M.nutes 08 Seconds West 195.50 Feet along lhe West Imo of tho East 442 Foo! of said Southwest 1/4, thence Soulh 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds West 66.0 Feel along the North line of said Southwest 1/4, thence South 01 Degrees 00 Mmutes 08 Seconds East 261.50 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 08 Seconds East 102 0 Feet, thence South 01 Degrees 00 Mmutes 08 Seconds East 1038.0 Feet thence North 89 Degrees 56 Mmutes 08 Seconds East 66.0 Feet lo tho place of ending of said ease­ ment Tlw redemption punod shall bo 6 months from Iho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance wilh MCLA 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall bo 30 days from Iho date of such salo. II Iho property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant lo MCL 600 3278 the borrower Will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption period. Dated. Septoinber 12, 2013 For more information, please call. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott <s Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fde <429796F01 (09-12)( 1003) OR HAVE BEEN IN 7 p^UTARy 0UTY 0(J « 0Ne y pleasecont*o2.1400 umC(=AT MORTGAGE SAUE^ tho conditions of A Healy and Vicki L. » JPMorgan Chaso March 7. 2007 an |,uy^- by TN A '“J6 J and WifQ IC“77855 daled 2G. 2007 ,n instrument NumMi ct ’ Barry Cou Records. Michigan. Tho to be lhe date hereof the 5ljr1V p0rh.*!Undretl Stxiy-Two Thousand Two Hun -y Two Dollars ($162.249.9/)inC4U 9 ^est at 7.2% per annum. .. . Under the power0<^ m said mort­ gage and the statute m mado an(J vidod, notice Is hereby ^en 1p be foreclosed by a or some part of lhom>t P *iue Barry County Circuit Courthouse <nHfl 9 ij^an, Michigan at 1.00 PM on OCTOBER 7.2013. 9 n Said promises ate 0 ,n lhe Township of Baltimore. Barry C°u y’ ^ch!gan, and are described as: Township of Baiting County Of Barry and State of Michigan, and d^cr.bed Qs fo)Iows. fQ wjt Commencing at the Norin 1/4 poSt of Sect|On 3g thence East 80 rods for the piacc of n ’ thence West to the Highway, thenco a)on‘_ tho Highway to the Creek, thence East a’ong tho Creek to lhe 1/8 l.ne. thence North t0 the place of beginning. Town 2 North. Rang0 q West. Baltimore Township. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date ot such sale, unless determmed aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho salo. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held rosponsiblo to the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period If you are a tenant in tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated- September 19, 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 13-000541 (09-19,(10-10) nw?73 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE .__ Military duty. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tlx foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus IntercsL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adelbert A. Baker, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to PHH Mortgage Corp, dba lnstamortgage.com. Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2007, and recorded on August 24. 2007 in instrument 20070824­ 0001253, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum ol Eighty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and 26/100 Dollars ($82,760.26). Under the power ol salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on October 31.2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at a point on lhe East l*ne said Section 24, which lies 565.53 feet due North of the Southeast comer of said Section 24; thonce North 1440 feet for the place of beginning: thence Soulh 89 degrees 35 minute West 264 feet; thence North 300 feet: thence South 89 degrees 40 mmutes East 264 feet to the center of Highway M­ 43; lhence South along the center of said Highway, 300 feet (0 tho place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days horn the date of such sale, If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys Iho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3, 2013 For more Information, please callrC J (248) 593-1311 pott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 [armington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo W428936F01 00-03,(10-24) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This km is a debt collector attempting lo collect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our o*f co a! the number listed bolow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage made by Kimberly Cnttendon, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Vandyk Mortgage Corp., its succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, datod October 15, 2007 and recorded October 24, 2007 in Instrument f! 20371024-0003433 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to- Flagstar Bank. FSB, by assignment dated June 19, 2013 and recorded June 26, 2013 in Instrument 4 2013­ 008080 on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at lhe date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand N ne Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($108,926.79) including interest per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue. Circuit Court ol Barry County at 1 00PM on October 17. 2013 Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The West one-half of Lol 26 of Supervisor Chase’s Add.iion No.2, to the C'ly ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Lber 3 of Plats, Page 2. Commonly known as 1115 N Jefferson St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600 3278. lhe borrower will be held responsible to lhe person who buys the prop­ erty at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mort­ gage holder for darnaamg the property dunng the redemption period. Dated: 9/19/2013 Flagstar Bank, FSB. Assignee ol Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Su.fe 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-83901 (09-19)(10-10) nvew Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald J. Bluman and Devon P. Bluman, husband and wife, original morigagor(s). to Household Finance Corporation III. Mortgagee, dated May 9.2005, and recorded on May 13. 2005 in instrument 1146444. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage (here is claimed Jo bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred T^enty-SiK Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Three and 35/100 Dollars ($226,183.35). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on October 17, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of B-Z-Bees Acres, Number 2, according to Iho recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 0! Plats, Page 58, in lhe Office of the Register of Deeds in Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3^78 lhe borrower will bo held respons.blo to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: September 19. 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File -428999F01 (O9-19)(1O-1O) nsweat FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th 5 Lrm Is a deb! coflectof attempting to co'k.-c’ ,1 debt Ar.y information obtained wrfi be u for th purpose. If you are m the Military. p»ease con’act our ol’ice at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been madr? (n me conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Peter A Service and Miche'o R. Service. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electron;c Registraron Systems. Inc . as norn for CitlMortgage. Inc. its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 2007 and recorded August 23. 2007 in Instrument H 20070823­ 0001202 Barry County Records, M.ch-oan. S rd mortgage was assgned to. CitlMortgage. Inc., by assignment dated September 25. 2012 .and record­ ed Octobers, 2012 m Instrument u 2012-005420on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at ir _dato hereof the sum of S rty-Two Thousand Twa Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Twenty Cents ($62,264 20) including interest 8 457, per annum. Under the power of safe contained :n sa d mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and prov-dec, notice is heroby g.vun that sa d mortgage w>! u: foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged promise;- or some part of them, at pubhc vendue. C<rcu.t Court of Barry County at 1.00pm on October 17 2013 Said premises are situated in Township c* Rul’-'ind, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. I ot Number 5 of Cappen's Plat, accord-ng to too recorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 3. Town 3 North. Ra^ge 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan Commonly known as 3141 W State Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redompt on perod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless dfcferm.ncd abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemot on period shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sale, or upon the exp-rabon of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240( 17) appl es. If lhe property is so'd at foreclosure safe under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage ho’der for damag ng the proucrty during the redemption period Dated 9/19/2013 CitiMortgage. Inc., Ass>gnee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hilts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-84122 (09-19)( 10-10) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions 0! a mortgage made by Jarrod C, Thompson, an unmarried man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company. Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2001 and recorded April 26, 2001 in Instroment Number 1058685, Barry County Records. M.chigan. Strd mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee. CWMBS 20C5-R2 by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum ol Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Nineteen and 36/100 Dollars ($66,419.36) indud.ng interest at 7.75% per annum. Under ihe power of safe contained n said mongiigo .ind'the-s.MhX.? .n eucn case made and pro­ vided. noheo is hereby given that sa>d mortgage w .i be foreclosed by a safe of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 PM on NOVEMBER 7. 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The West 63 feet of the South 8 Rods of Lot 95 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the safe. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. II tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278. tho borrower wiIITjc held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure safe cr to lhe mortgage holder for damage to lhe property during tho redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, p’easo contact our office as you may have certain r.ghts. Dated: October 3, 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48C07 File No. 13-012680 (10-03)( 10-24) nvstry Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945.5192 �Page 12 — Thursday. Octobe* 3,2013 -Thfl Hastings Baine* — . TK Lego Robotics teams learn from professional storm chaser Lego Robotics team members from Thornapple Kellogg Schools listen to storm chaser Kevin Barton talk about tornados The Storm Chaser vehicle “The Dominator” Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Lego Robotics team members get a visit from professional storm chaser Kevin Barton and his storm chasing vehicle “The Dominator." Pictured in front is Grace DeWent. Standing from left are Jenna Walters. Wyatt Crampton, Nathan Thomas. Zane Walters, storm chaser Kevin Barton, Braden Stickney, Noah Myers, and Hanna Barry LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEST COLLECTOR WE ARE ATTEMPTING 10 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (240) 362 6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and cond.hons of a certa:n mortgage made by Donald Converse Jr., a s’ngle man and Ha.iey Norton, a smg’o woman of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electron c Registration Systems. Inc. dated the 2nd day ot August. 2006 and recorded in me otter. gt me Register of Deens. for thffCcurityoi Burry, and State o* Michigan, on the 3rd oay of August. 2006. in Instrument No. 1163090 of Barry Records, which sa»d mortgage was assigned to Nauonstar Mortgage. LLC. thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at tne date ol this notice, for principal of $92,022.57 (ninety-two thousand twenty-two and 57/100) plus accrued interest at 7.125% (seven point one two f.ve) per­ cent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover, tne debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. tnere’ore. by virtue of the power of sale conta.ned in said mortgage, and pursuant io the statue ot the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby g.ven that on. the 10th day of October. 2013, at 1’00:00 PM sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Mich gan. c! tho prem­ ises described in ca d mortgage. Wh.ch sa d prem­ ises are desenbed as follows: AH that certa n p'cee or parcel of land s tuate in the City ol Hastings, in the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan and described as follows lo wit: Situated In the City of Hastings. County of Barry and'Sfate of M ch.gan The South 1/4 of Lots 1 and 2, and the North 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4, Block 3 of Village ol Hastings, Add.tion by H. J. Kenfield, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 9 of Barry County Records. Commonly known as. 418 S Dibble St Tax Parcel No : 06-55-235-005-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 w. l be held responsi­ ble to Lhe person wno buys lhe property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag ng the property during tho redrmpt on peri­ od. The redemption period shall be six months from tho date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned :n accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in wh^h case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tne date of such sale. Dated September 12. 2013 By. Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Pla ntiff Wellman Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A 2155 Butterfield Drive Su te 200-S Troy. Ml 4fi0£4 WWR10123411 (09-12X10-03) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. , MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce Wj Steiner and Holly Steiner aka Holly A. Steiner, hus­ band and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Household Fmance Corporation HI, Mortgagee, dated November 3. 2004, and recorded cn November 12, 2004 in instrument 1137044, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Six and 127100 Dollars ($211 106.12). Under the power ot sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on October 10. 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as All that part of lhe North 40 rods of lhe East 1/2 ot the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, lying East of the Inlet to the lake, the same being a small creek. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such salo. If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Acl of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held respons.ble to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure safe or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption period. Dated - September 12. 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 4833-1-5422 Fie r428783F01 (09-12)( 10-03) rrzKi.. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In thal event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the returnut tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, ph* Interest. '"MORTGAGE SALE has been made in tho conditions of a mortgagsmade by Sam r 6. Karadsheh, a married man, trginal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Reg sh.on Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 6. 20X. and recorded on March 9, 2006 in Instrumttt 1161124. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Green Troo Servicing. LLC as assignee as Documented by an ass gnmont. m Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho dato hereof ihe sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Ono Hundred Seventeen and’66/100 Dollars ($149,117.66). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court wrthin Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on October 17, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 50 feet ol Lot 7 of Replat of Lot 13 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 1 according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of pints on Page 98, Barry County Records. ■ The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. H the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Jud'caturo Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys th0 Property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption period. Dated: September I9t 2013 For more informatinn _ se gati; FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C, Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwv < Farmington Hills, M eh 2 ' >to Filo #361024 rm W*9an 48334-5422 (O9-19)(io-1O) ' 77580897 C,ll>'‘ll (r„. ,.800.259-4’SO trj:rxng,xuchFory-«^,ions? Y’1*' H Bonlr A Celebrex*4 $568.87 0otuc b Compare Our Prices! Ca|| u ---------- Get Ar. [xt;a w X lb’ Ui.oo, . 1.800 259 4150. Get an $10“ OrdorNown ...... . ' ^$9-4150 • by Julie Mukarewicz Staff Writer An 8,200-pound. steel-plated. Kevlar-cov­ ered storm chaser vehicle called “The Dominator’' draws a lol of attention when it’s parked in the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School parking lot after school. Il’s just the kind of excitement Lego Robotics team leaders are hoping will spur interest and motivate team members this year as they prepare for competitions. "This is just a great way for lhe kids to get really excited to learn more about tornados,’’ said Robin Walters, one of the team parent leaders. “It just so happens this year’s research for the team is called “Nature’s Fury’’ and so the students are busy research­ ing and studying about all things related to storms.” Walters helped establish the first Lego Robotics team last year at Page Elementary School with seven students. This year, inter­ est has already tripled with 25 students involved in three teams from fourth through seventh grades. They're beginning their sea­ son with preparations for November 23 com­ petitions at Forest Hills. Kevin Barton of Freeport brought "The Dominator” to the middle school Wednesday and talked to the students about tornados, his job as a tornado chaser, and how the vehicle helps protect him so research can be done. He explained how the "Dominator” was modified from a Chevrolet Tahoe. The “upgrades” include bulletproof sheet metal and transparent Lexan armor to protect against flying debris. The vehicle also has a hydraulic system that lowers the vehicle to the ground to prevent winds from getting under it and flipping it over. It comes equipped with roll bars in case the vehicle would happen to get rolled, safety harnesses for all passengers, and everything inside the vehicle secured so there are no fly­ ing objects. The vehicle is built to withstand lhe more than 100 mile per hour winds in the storms and enable storm chasers to put them­ selves squarely in the storm s path. In addition to the safety features, the vehi­ cle comes equipped with lhe latest technolo­ gy for gathering information from the storms including radar systems, compressed air “This is just a great way for the kids to get really excited to learn more about tornados." Robin Walters, team parent leader — ■1 launchers intended to launch wireless para­ chute probes into the tornadoes, and record­ ing technology to gather data. Barton said the Storm Chaser team has three vehicles now and a team of 12 people involved. Barton said he’s busy chasing storms out in the area of the country known as Tornado Alley, primarily in Oklahoma, from April through early July and then up in Canada from July to /Xugust. He returns to Michigan in the winter and the vehicles are repaired and improved in Freeport. He told students that data collected from studying tornados has helped develop a better understanding of how and when these storms form and has helped provide earlier warnings. He also said information gathered helps researchers debunk some of the myths about tornados and the safest places for shelter. He said the best shelters are underground. And although he stays inside his vehicle, it’s not recommended for others.” “Vehicles generally gel picked up and flipped over,” explained Barton. “The safest thing is to gel out of your vehicle and lay flat in a ditch with your head covered.” During his years as a storm chaser, he said he’s been involved in many close calls and scary situations. His vehicle has been hit with a lot of flying debris from a horse to a car car­ rier trailer. Barton said tornados are fascinating storms. • > “it takes hundreds of ingredients all work­ ing perfect!) at the same time to form a tor­ nado,” he said. “I’ve learned a lol in lhe five years I’ve been chasing tornadoes and it’s been fascinating.’’ Walters said students will take what they ve learned from this visit and apply it to their Lego Robotics problem-solving skills �The Hasting*) Banner - Thursday. Octoter 3. 2013 - Page 13 State News Roundup Babies will benefit from screening sh1«'N?u1'eJ,b^;'")1',^;1’^rrl,'is s,creenc<i through WotxIspoK ,’ht* ?CWn' d'S,,rdt? jo'n ^sr,ca' ■- hnK.\!CrOSS the connlD- an estimated 300 with T SCnt ‘°n,e ,ro,n hospitals each year \ con»cn^l heart problems,” t J V V'Rhew Davis, chief medical execu­ tive wnh the MDCH. “This simple, non-inva?’?/"* . scryen>ng can save lives, giving Michigan s newboms a chance at a healths start, which is xvhat every baby desenes.” ongenital heart defects are the most com­ mon of birth defects, affecting nine in 1,000 newborns. The most severe types, called crit­ ical congenital heart disease, require surgery or catheter intervention in the first year of life. CCHD remains one of the most signifi­ cant causes of infant death in ihe United States. Ihe pulse oximetry test helps detect CCHD in newborns. Failure to detect CCHD early puts the baby at risk for death or other serious complications within the first few days or weeks of life, often requiring emer­ gency room care. About 65 Michigan birthing hospitals cur­ rently screen for CCHD. and 14 more plan to offer thc screening soon. For more information about CCHD. visit 'vwvv.niicliigan.gov/cchd. Students walking to school Wednesday More than 140 schools across Michigan ate registered for Walk to School Day Wednesday, Oct. 9. and will participate in exploring safe routes to school. This annual one-day event is coordinated by lhe Michigan Fitness Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation and highlights the importance of youth fitness, in addition to teaching elementary and middle school students about traffic safely and envi- -----* u. identical employees and m*iir; . but for n s of the ronmental concerns change in employ’ haven’t. “We are pleased to be working * ith MIX) I once again on Walk lo School Day 2013. • years in said Meg Thomas, who direc Is lhe Michigan series. c is Fitness Foundation’s Safe Routes to School। js. therefore, more r program. “'Riis year’s theme is Exploration. Our goal is for students to Icani about sate routes by walking lo school and becoming■ """The CBS data10 more aware of their surroundings. When chil­ rect this underestim’1. f how meantime dren participate in an outdoor activity like • the misleading based „ !,chiEan walking to school, they learn more about lheir economy is F^^jirted." 'hc neighborhoods and the sidewalks and trails in data, keeps getting Q nines said. their communities.” "The job change nun . ' Jot of atteuSchools interested in participating can reg­ tion When lhe national released on thc ister online at www.saferoutcsmichigan.org. first Friday of every . d 'he state and Registered schools receive free marketing local dam later each nton'hmaterials to help plan the event, recognition “But for several >c ’ ti has been as an International Walk to School Day par­ substantially under*5 ‘ 8 employmcnt ticipant and assistance from the Michigan , growth in lhe state o ‘ gan and some Fitness Foundation and the Safe Routes to other states. ’ ’ , t .. School team. According to CHS ‘ ‘ ’ * ,c^igan added To learn more about Walk to School Day 42,867 jobs (1.1 peN*’11J F^Mh) from thc and Safe Routes to School, call the Michigan first quarter of 2012 J^aner of this Fitness Foundation, 800-434-8642. year - .5 percent P°,nts behind the U.S. growth rate of 1.6 Ju.nng that time. • The QCEW data shows .Michigan added 85.245 jobs (2.2 l*^1 J0b ^rewth) over this Job growth higher than initially reported Michigan’s economy is actually doing bet­ ter than most people think, says a University of Michigan economist. Instead of lagging behind the national aver­ age in job creation from the first quarter of last year to the first quarter of 2013. Michigan exceeded U.S. growth and added twice as many jobs during that time as has been wide­ . ly reported. According to Don Grimes of lhe U-M Institute for Research on Labor. Employment and lhe Economy, it depends on which sei of data from lhe Bureau of Labor Statistics is used to estimate job growth. 'I he Bl-S releases two different data series for the nation, stales and metro areas. The Current Employment Statistics data is based on a survey sample of several hundred thou­ sand businesses and government agencies, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data— released jusl last week — is based on administrative records of employ­ ers’ tax payments for unemployment insur­ ance for their workers. Grimes says the two series are supposed to generate similar counts of wage and salary Banner CLASSIFIEDS . CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale National Ads PUBLICATION AFFORDABLE PROPANE THIS FOR your home/fann/busi- DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is for a free quote. Diamond deceptive, fraudulent or Propane 269-367-9/1)0 might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of CENTRAL BOILER OUT­ taste. However, this publica­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE. tion does not warrant or Safe, dean, efficient. 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Please apply al tage House Antiques. www.labellemgt.com click (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ on the restaurant lab, scroll 9898. down to Gun L.ake Casino Food Court. hi Menioriam DON SPENCER 7-8-1946- 10-5-2011 If I could visit heaven for even one day, maybe for a moment the pain would go away. I'd pul my arms around you and whisper words so true, that living life without you, is the hardest tiling to do. No mater how J spend the day, no matter what I do, no morning dawns or evening falls when I don't think of you! Love, your wife Kathy Help Wanted DRIVERS: 100',; OWNER Op Based. Great Hometime. Sign On Bonus! Dedicated Lanes. New Pay Rates. < T macron Express 800-8667713x123 «<;•; A' Help Wanted HASTINGS FOOD PAN­ TRY seeking volunteers. Ev­ en’ weekday, volunteers help our neighbors select 3-5 days worth of food for their families. This generally takes a little over an hour, one day a month. Other volunteers come in weekly, at their con­ venience, to straighten and stock shelves and others arc on call for special projects. To learn more join us Mon­ day, October 21 at 7PM al the Hastings First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. Enjoy dessert and coffee. For more information contact Marcia, (269)948­ 2169. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call )-Ad Graphics al (269)945-9554. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All tc.lcu.-.i-uhcrtinn/r m thu vm p per it u.bjvU I*' tU-I’. it »<>.;• inz A tncly nukr ;1 <'!«». frit rr.%c. hnuUbon tr d... I tl .1 •••. r- i . J. , < | th? .p ol In hxiug uith fu si UH, WO.IK Din newifujtr wdl .uveft My •: vh.h is <!• vhkUt o Of I K..I.-U »jr licrtby <Kcliiii; I . b.-rt.-Nt it. th I nr H :ur ■ Oicr .t AM- Of ->Nl TU Hl !>»••!» h-Tii-kph sr number I,, The underestimate ’n Michigan is most noticeable in the construction, business and professional services, and leisure and hospital­ ity industries. Grimes sai . The CES data appears to be accurate m measuring the growth of employment in manu acturing and in thc private education and health services indus­ tries. Archaeology Day is Oct. 12 in Lansing Archaeologists from across Michigan will gather at the Michigan Historical Center in Lansing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. for Michigan Archaeology Day. Thc annual event draws hundreds of visitors to the center each year to talk one-on-one with archaeologists about recent excavations throughout the state. I he event also includes presentations, children’s activities and demonstrations. “Archaeology tells us about people and how they lived in the past: what they ate, how they got thal food, what they wore, and how they adapted to lhe environment around them,’’ said State Archaeologist Dr. Dean Anderson. “On ArcKwology Day, the public has the chance to talk to archaeologists, look at artifacts left behind by our predecessors, and find out what we can learn from these artifacts. Not only that, where else can you try using an atlatl to throw a spear at a deer target the way people hunted thousands of years ago?” Some 20 archaeological representatives or groups will display artifacts discovered dur­ ing their excavations and will be on hand to talk about their findings. Children’s activities include pinch-pot making, mock excavations: and hands-on artifact identification. There will also be a flint knapping demonstration, and visitors will have an opportunity to use an atlatl (pronounced at lattle), a spear-throwing device used by Native Americans for thou­ sands of years. The Michigan Historical Center is at 702 W. Kalamazoo St.. Lansing. For more details, visit michigan.gov/archaeology. or michigan.gov/museum. Admission is free on Archaeology Day. and visitors also will receive a copy of the 2013 Michigan Archaeology poster, while supplies last. National wildlife refuges closed due to federal government shutdown The federal government announced Tuesday that all national wildlife refuges have been closed and all public access, pub­ lic programs and fish and wildlife manage­ ment operations on the refuges have been suspended until the government resumes operations. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it not known "'hen operations will recommence. . Michigan sites affected by the shutdown include Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge. Areas closed al t|lc i)elrOit International Wildlife Refuge include Humbug Marsh. Gibraltar Bay Unit and all units open to hunting. Die Brdncheau Unit ot Estral Beach, a fed­ eral piece of land that is included in lhe DNRN Pointe Mouillce State Managed Waterfowl Area for hunting, js also closed until lurthcr notice. AU state game areas and state wildlife areax arv sljj| ^n to hunting, including Pointe Mouillee. Forest Sen ice lands arc still open for ’ecreation, although government facilities on those lands are closed. Additional information js available at 'vww Doi.^shutdown. State Police find meth lab, make arrest other man said he also had change missing from his cupholdcr and center console, along with his checkbook and identification cards. Troopers from lhe Michigan Slate Police Wayland Post responded to a residence in Hope Township for a warrant arrest and possible drug investigation Oct. 1. According io police, when they arrived at the scene, they saw a man fleeing from thc scene on fexit. He was arrested after a short chase. • Police then discovered an active one-pot meth lab and meth components inside the home. The man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Rte meth lab and components were confiscated. Golf cart missing from Hastings pole barn A 66-year-old Hastings man reported theft of a gas-powered golf cart from his pole bam in lhe 1300 block of West State Street, Hastings. The theft was reported Sept. 21 at about 9:34 a.m. The owner told Barry’ County Sheriff’s deputies he is not sure when the golf cart was actually first missing, bul believed it was taken within lhe past week. Estimated value of the golf cart is $1,400. Farmer finds surprise in cornfield /\ Middleville farmer reported to Barry Count> Sheriff’s deputies that he found three patches of marijuana plants growing in his com field. The farmer told police Sept. 21 there were patches of com cut down where the marijuana was planted. Hie cornfield is located on Birge Thomas Memorial road in Thomapple Township. Officers removed 12 plants from the field and took them to the sheriff’s office lo be destroyed. Angry student injures counselor A Delton Kellogg counselor suffered bums to his legs when a student became angry. The counselor was taking the student to his office to speak with him when the student knocked everything off of a count­ er and hit lhe counselor in thc back with hot coffee while the pot smashed against a wall. Tile counselor did not seek medical atten­ tion for the bums to his legs. The incident occurred Sept. 12. Information was sent to lhe prosecuting attorney’s office for review and possible charges. ’Die student was sus­ pended from school. Lift arm lifted from area barn Thieves break in to home Thieves reportedly broke into a home on Uldriks Road in Johnstown Township and took a television, GPS device, two jewelry boxes and a glass jar full of change. The 74year-old homeowner lold Barry County sheriff’s deputies that when she returned home in the afternoon, she found thal someone had entered her house and taken the items. 'Lhe incident was reported about 2:10 p.m. Sept. 18. The door lo lhe home from lhe garage was kicked open and dam­ aged. The estimated value of items taken was more than $1,000. Full gas cans stolen from shed Two six-gallon gas cans filled with gas were reportedly taken from a shed in the 900 block of North Irving Road, Hastings. A 68-year-old woman told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies she heard a loud noise early in lhe morning and saw what she thought was a man entering the shed. She told police she discovered the two gas cans were missing later that morning. The inci­ dent was reported Sept. 18. Woman interrupts break-in at home A 19-year-old Hastings woman reported­ ly interrupted a break-in at her home in the 200 block of West Quimby Road, Hastings. The incident was reported at 10:24 p,m. Sept. 21. The woman told police her boyfriend saw’ two suspects wearing dark­ colored clothing and hooded sweatshirts jump from the back deck as she entered the home. Nothing was reported missing from the home. Police conducted searches in the area and used K9 units to try and track the suspects, but were unable to locate anyone. Driver arrested for drunk driving Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of an accident al Cherry Valley Road and Bass Road at about 2 a.m. Sept. 13. When police arrived, the driver of lhe vehi­ cle had left the scene. Police were able to locate the suspect and arrested him for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicat­ ed. The 29-year-old Middleville man was booked into the Barry County Jail. Items taken from parked vehicles Two Shelbyville men reported items missing from their vehicles while parked outside of their residence in lhe I-.000 block of Marsh Road. The incident was reported Sept. 26. One man told police that change was missing from a cupholdcr in the vehicle and found the glove box open and papers strewn around in lhe vehicle. I hr An 82-year-o!d Hastings woman report­ ed theft from her bam of a lift arm used to pick up heavy items and put them onto the bed of a truck. The arm had been removed from the truck and stored in the bam. She told police Sept. 25 she noticed the device was missing from the storage area in lhe bam on Olis Lake Road. The item was val­ ued al SI.500. • Students caught with marijuana A Delton Kellogg administrator reported marijuana found in a student locker at the school Sept. 25. Administrators turned over a pill bottle found in a locker that contained what they thought was marijuana. A Lakewood High School administrator reported a studeni in possession of marijua­ na at the school Sept. 26. One student reportedly tried to sell marijuana to anoth­ er. Police discovered lhe marijuana and for­ warded information to the prosecuting attorney office. The student was suspended from school. Officers find driver asleep, vehicle still running A 41-year-old Lake Odessa man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and booked into the Barry County Jail. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Messer Road between Browm Road and M-43 Highway at about 1:45 a.m. Sept. 29. Officers were told of a suspicious vehicle sitting in the middle of the road. Officers found lhe driver, apparently passed out in the vehicle, with an open beer can between his legs. The vehicle was still in gear and still running, bul the driver had his foot on the brake. Officers arrested the driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Motorcyclist uninjured after bike falls on him The driver of an oncoming vehicle reportedly failed to dim his lights, causing a motorcyclist to pull off lo the side of lhe road and crash. The incident was reported at about 9:22 p.m. Sept. 27 on Cedar Creek Road and Schultz Road in Hope Township. Rie motorcyclist told ixvlice the oncoming vehicle didn’t dim its lights causing him to be unable to see. When he tried to steer his motorcycle off to the side of the road, the bike fell over on top of him and landed on his leg. Hie motorcyclist was unable to move lhe bike off of him until two other people helped him. He was nol injured, and the motorcycle had minima! damage The driver of the oncoming vehicle was not located. �Trio of third-place finishes for Vikings at tourney । Schui,’ng u... „ne of thrve Viking singles players tu . . • j place. Knlcb Makley * "’i,U '•■>«'ha.S<1 Con.nn.Vs Ghana- by Brett Bremer Sports Editor All four Viking singles players were seeded fourth. .All tour of them won their opening round match. All four of them ran into top seeded players from Lansing Catholic in the semifinals, and all four Cougars scored wins on their way to flight championships at thc Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship Tournament hosted by Portland Thursday. While a lot of things were similar for thc Viking varsity boys’ tennis team s singles players, second singles player Nic Schuiling got to play a lol more tennis than anyone else. “He’s played a few (long matches), but not quite that long,’’ said Lakewood coach Martin Snoap after watching Schuiling pull out a three-set victory over Wiliamston s Aaron. Padda in the opening round ot the tournament. Schuiling went back and forth for almost three and a half hours before the Vikings number two pulled out his 6-3.6-7(5). 6-3 vic­ tory'. Even thc last game was long, with Padda pulling in front 15-40, before Schuiling rallied for the win by taking the next four points. Schuiling mixed things up to win that final game, putting together long rallies from the baseline and taking to the net when he could. He fired a shot from thc baseline wide to Padda’s left, then attacked thc net and knocked a volley to thc opposite side to tie the game at 40-all. Schuiling went to the net to hit a win­ ner to get the advantage, then scored lhe win­ ning point by dropping a short .shot that Padda had to charge. Padda got there, but his return flew just long of lhe baseline. Lansing Catholic’s Anthony Davis topped Schuiling 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals. Schuiling thc dropped his first set against Corunna’s Steven Runyon in the match for third place before rally ing to capture the win 3-6, 6-2, 7­ 5. I atrick 6.] 6 0 n aftcr a loss to Lansing Catholic\ Chnc’n -dec finished thc day with O’Twte.64 °'er 'ViIli‘in’>IO,’'s Danicl At tounh si,,„|c< the Vikings- Ray Alton aeleated W!ut=’^ . Williamston 63. 6•I to Stan Ihin ‘ lensing Catholic’s Jacob cunont topp^j . 1U)ft in the semifinals, but Ahofi boUnccd ilh a 6-0. 6-4 win over CTra'SC'>"nerSv^-, , t;akew0(xl.s Angles player. Parker !va?,kin’ stared his day with a 6-1,6-2 win over Williamston-S Alex Kemp, but then fell to l-ansmg Catho)jc>s Matt Heeder. In the consomatch, lIask)n was edged by Corunna’s bAjBf,rVhmcier6-3.64. The Vikings’ third singles player Kaleb Makley knocks a serve during his semifi­ nal match against Lansing Catholic’s Chris Heeder during Thursday's confer­ ence tournament at Portland. (Photo by r.oht k r Vik>ng doubles teams pm lip a fight but fen intheir opening round matches. Win akC Yae8«r and Alex Caudy fell to wi liamston 6.J 7 s aI fjrst doubles. At sec­ ond doubles, Sp^ncer Heyl and Evan Petersen were downed y.6, 6-3, by Corunna. George McNeill and Daniel Tennant, thc A ikings’ third doubles team, fell 6-4, 6-4 to Loninna. At fourlh doubles. Lakewood's Jacob Elliott and Carl Wilcox fell 6-2, 6-3 to Williamston. Lansing Catholic earned the conference title, following up its 4-0 season of league duals by winning the championship tourna­ ment with 37 points. Portland was second with - 5 points, followed by Corunna 18. Lakewood 15 and Willjamston ihe Cougars got singles titles from Matt Heeder. Davis. Chris Heeder and Ramont. The Cougars also took the top singles flight, with a three-set victory in the championship match against Portland which came down to a thirdset tie-breaker. Portland players won the other three dou­ bles titles. Brett Bremer) Hastings girls set to chase OK Gold title at Grand Valley Lakewood golf finishes 7-0 in duals Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team closed out ihe season of Capital Area Activities Conference White Division duals with a 173-223 victory over Corunna at Corunna Hills Golf Course Wednesday. With a 4-0 league record, the Vikings head into today’s conference tournament at the Emerald in St. Johns with die league lead. Olivia Barker led the I^ikewood girls with a 40 Wednesday. The Viking team also got a 42 from Kennedy Hillcy, a 43 from Bryonna Barton and 48s from Emily Barker and Hager. ’Die team had four birdies, including two from Hilley and one each for Barton and Olivia. Lakewood followed that up by scoring a 195-213 non-conference win over Saranac at Centennial Acres Thursday. Thc Vikings sent a different varsity line­ up out, one which included five seniors and freshman Maranda Barton. Maranda led die Viking team with a 47. Lakewood also got a 49 from Jessyca Stoepker, a 49 from Megan Hanson and Mariah Krikke and Alexis Ferrier each shot 50. “It was a very competitive match and exciting to sec a different roster lineup out Lakewood second singles player Nic Schuiling reaches high to his backhand side to return a shot against Williamston’s Aaron Padda during their opening round match at Thursday’s CAAC-White Championship tournament in Portland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) there,” Kutch said.‘They have all worked so hard on their game.” Lakewood ends the season of duals with a perfect 7-0 record. They knocked off Haslett 174-185 at Merridiin Sun Golf Course Monday afternoon. Emily Barker led the way with a 2-overpar 36. Hilley shot a.43, Olivia Barker a 44 and Maranda Barton a 49 “Maranda (a freshman) stepped up big today to help the team with our fourth score in a very competitive match with Haslett,” Kutch said. “Emily also had a very nice round with six pars and one birdie on lhe day. Tlie Saxons have a chance to capture at over-par 39, and the team reached its goal of least a share of the OK Gold Conference having its top four scorers all under 50. championship today at the Meadows. Samantha Slatkin fired a 48, Ashley Potter a Hastings inched closer to South Christian 49 and Katie Brown fired a 45. at the lop of thc league standings by winning South Christian’s Megan Wierenga had the its second straight league jamboree Thursday da) 's low round, a 38. The Sailors had just at Yankee Springs Golf Course. three girls under, 50. with Rachel Theule The Saxons edged lhe Sailors by two shooting a 46 and Nicole Vandcryacht a 49. strokes at the jamboree lhe Trojans hosted South Christian’s fourth score was a 50 from Grace Elenbaas. Thursday, 181 to 183. Catholic Central was third with a 197. fol­ Amber VanMeter led TK with a 55 while lowed by Wayland 198 and TK 229. Bryce Hayward scored a 56, Jada Bates 57 Kylee Nemetz led the Saxons with a 2- and Sandra Gerou a 61. Maple Valley spikers push Corunna tops Vikes in back-and-forth battle Delton Kellogg to four sets by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tilings didn’t end the way the Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer team would have liked in thc battle for second place in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Thursday. Corunna scored a 4-3 win over the visiting Vikings, to earn lhe runner-up spot in the con­ ference behind Williamston. Lakewood rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead against the Cavaliers, but that’s when the bounces stopped going the Vikings’ way. Corunna knotted up the game at 3-3 with a little over 15 minutes remaining, firing a shot across the goal mouth along lhe end-line HYAA Football which went off the hands of keeper Brady Forman and into his own net. The Cavaliers got the game winner with less than three minutes remaining on a similar play, moving the ball along the end-line. A Corunna attacker fired a hard shot across the front of the Likewood goal which glanced off a defender and into the net for a 4-3 Cavalier lead. Corunna took a 2-0 lead early in the first half. Lakewood started digging out of that hole before lhe break, getting a goal by Evan Knapp who headed in a comer kick from teammale Joey Bibbier. The Vikings rallied to lake the lead in the first eight minutes of the second half, getting a goal by Drew Durkee and then one by The Lions were able to put some pressure on the Panthers. Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team came out and won the first set in its Kalamazoo Valley Association match with visiting Delton Kellogg Wednesday. The Panthers rallied to score an 18-25, 25-17. 25­ 9, 25-20 victory, bul thc match was close most of the way through. Faith Ferris had a huge night at the net for the Panthers, with 15 kills and seven blocks. Delton Kellogg setters Kristen Mohn and Hannah Walker spread thc attack around loo, with Mohn getting nine kills herself and Kaysie Hook finishing with eight. Walker had 15 assists and Mohn 16 to go with a team-high six aces. Libby Parker led the Delton Kellogg defense with 16 digs. BOWLING SCORES Dicsday Trios The Hastings third and fourth grade Gold team beat a previously undefeated Harper Creek team 19-12 Saturday. The Saxons racked up 252 yards on thc ground with their wing-T offense behind offensive lineman Tanner Rairigh, Chase Brandl. Joe Tumes, Ashton Benson. Jackson Dubois, Trent Beard and Cameron Danks. Leading the ground attack were Collin Livingston with 78 yards and one extra-point conversion; Robby Slaughter with 76 yards and a touchdown; Payton Miller with 59 yards and a touchdown; and Cohen Smith with 39 yards and a touchdown. Holding Harper Creek's powerful offense to only 12 points were Miller with 7 tackles. Slaughter with 4, Alan Rosenburg with 3 tackles, Matthew Thompson and Lanny Tetincssen with 2 tackles each, and Alden Benson with 2 tackle^ and 2 fumble recover­ ies for lhe day. l\ler Morris and Drew Thompson had one tackle a piece. Layton Eastman also grabbed 4 tackles, most of which were in the final seconds of the game to ensure a Saxon victory. Die Jhtsfigns Gold team now has a 3-1 season record. Daniel Sauers. The Cavaliers had some bad luck of their own on Sauers’goal. Sauers took a free kick from about 40 yards out that skipped off the head of a Cavalier defender and past his own keeper to tie lhe game. . Lake wood head coach James LeVeque said that lhere was a bit of a lack of focus early on in the contest that led the Cavaliers to get out to their early lead. In the second half, he ques­ tioned his own decision a little bit lo keep attacking rather than to go into more of a defensive style once his team haci a one-£oaI lead. Lakewood ends the CAAC-White season with a 3-2 record. Sue’s Team 12-4; Team 1 10.5-5.5; Look Agency 10.5-9.5; Coleman Agency 10.5-5.5; CBN 95-6.5; C&N Girls 9-3; Team Turkey 7­ 13; Broadway BP 7-13; Lo-k-Tion3 6-14; Ghost Team 0-20. High Game - Kim C. 200; Saudi S. 200; Bre 195. High Series - Shirlee V. 554; Paula R. 526; Tammy D. 503. N. Boniface 187-47n- D Huycr I65, Good Gaines nnd Scrles Mcn ’ R Boniface 243-566 Nashville cf”"d“y Oil 11-5; Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Walker hits a serve during her team's 3-1 KVA victory at Maple Valley Wednesday. (Photo bv Perry Hardin) y lean’s Dolls Aut0 Body ,0*6’ Creekside Growers 4. p 405 TdRGr,>Slinil S'rk\’ '’ •‘lbs'” U 4<>5.1. Redtnaq J41; M- Rogers 165. Tuesday Night Mixed Carl’s Soft Water 14;J-Bar 10; Hurless Machne Shop 8; Boyce Milk Haulers 8. High Game - B. Smith 230; C. Sleeby 215; G. Hanse 202: D. Benner 201; M. yost 172; Sis 167; M. Bryan 157; B. Ramey 155; C Featherly 152; R. Gross 145. High Series - C. Sleeby 566; M. Yost 451; Sis 427. lil|ladlH k‘,‘ U1C 1 1011 i,1UKk kllK .uul Kandys l.aricu hllU cr,h| T or Mvdma also J>ip|K-d hi lour kill-. ,!H| ,... Bonney had three. ‘ e Larsen also led lhe defensive effort with IX dies, and had 17 assists -,s «,.|l i ■ . . Bu»<-rfln1:ersSpl”r|)k‘Be,cn5 11-5: Ward's Fnends |()-6- d/.*4,’ , \.6.5; Sun Risers 8-8 Just Having Seekers 8-8; King Pms 7-9; jatps T 8'8’ L fady Risers 5-11. Women’s mes and Series - N. 16!^.Yoder 129-337; D. Larsen 167; p uil-459; B Maker 176; Jordan Woodman and La^.n had 1WQ Wednesday Mixed Court Side 15 1; Brush Works Painting 12­ 4; Fye & ENT 9-7; Boniface Constiuction 6­ 10; Delton Suds 5-11. Good Gaines and Series Women » G. Scobey 182 529; B. Norris 125; J, Rkc 179­ 493; !’. ChriMophvr 169 466; A. Tasker 144; M W' 758 walker 209 473; D. ^217,^- K;5-.642:G Y,xler 172; Delton Kellogg's Morgan Champion hits an attack over Maple Valley s Olivia Ricketts at the net during Wednesday's KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hatdin) 4’aXTfc 1“- <orv on the •ton s learn pass rating seale l a arxen had a fine mghl passim’ th.* k n » '^Ktdman c,ees al‘ d‘8&’ ' ?”»*’’ • (kills) and ‘tin goals. �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. Thursday, October 3. 7013 ?013 - Page p&ge 15 The Trojans even OK Gold re^d with win in Hastings Win »■ WBlOhi Hastings’ Maddie Dailey (right) has an attack knocked down by Thornapple Kellogg's Sydney LeMay during the third set of Thursday’s match in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon libero Mary Feldpausch steps up to receive a Trojan serve eariy on in the second set Thursday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans’ turnaround Thursday started Saxon middle hitter Grace Bosma (5) blocks an attack by Thomapple Kellogg’s m the one set they lost. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity volleyball Jenna Shoobridge late in the first set of Thursday’s OK Gold Conference contest in team improved to 2-2 in the OK Gold Conference and 21-5-2 overall with a 3-1 vic­ Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tory at Hastings High School. Hastings took an 18-13 lead in lhe opening set. and still led 20-16 when TK head coach Party Pohl decided she should use her second time-out of the set. Tilings went just like thc Trojans would have planned on the next point, with libero Erin Schcidel sending a nice pass up to setter Jordann McDermitt from Davison won the The Saxons had a medal w inner in each of Holly Dahlke. Dahlke set the ball up for team­ the While Division races at Saturday’s Don girls' race in 18:30.8. with Forest Hills mate Sydney LeMay who smashed it down Northern’s Morgan Posthuma second in Baese Carson City-Crystal Invitational. for one of her game-high 14 kills. 18:39.6 and St Johns' Harrigan Smith third in Chance Miller led lhe Saxon boys w ith a ”1 really like seeing Sydney swinging al all lime of 17 minutes 13.9 seconds, which put 18:42.3. those balls,” Pohl said. “That was really nice. Saginaw Heritage won thc boys’ race with him in 18th place. Trista Stniube led the She had a lot of nice hits.” • Hastings girls with a 25lh-plnce time of 51 points, edging Grand Rapids Christian “She went back in there and swung really 21:19.2. which finished with 58 points. Forest Hills hard and had three kills and that’s really nice Straubc’s 25th-place finish helped Eastern was a distant third with 126 points, to see. Usually, when you’re down that’s Hastings’ girls finish tenth in the 14-team followed by Holt 130. Forest Hills Northern when they don’t keep swinging. I’m happy standings. 137. St Johns 156, Ionia 181, Zeeland West with the win. Il W'as nice that everyone got to Thc Saxon team also had Kayleigh Collins 229, Owosso 255. Lowell 270. Alpena 270, play. That’s a big phis for us.” 31st in 21:27.4. Rachel Rimer 33rd in Cedar Springs 275. Hastings 276 and File I rojans were eventually as close as 24­ 21: 35.8, Katherine Weinbrecht 60th in Greenville 389. 22 at the end of that first set, bul the Saxons 22: 48.6 and Abby Laubaugh 80th in 24:42.5. Behind Miller for thc Saxons. Ronnie pulled out the win. The Trojans took it to the Grind Rapids Christian dominated the Collins was 33rd in 17:43.7. Jake Miller 58th Saxons the rest of the night, winning the final team standings, finishing with 45 points. half hi !«!49.5.-Bntndorr enuy^761h Trt 19:37 X three sets 25-18. 25-18, 25-11. as many as runner-up Forest Hills Northern and Alex Beauchamp 91st in 20:25.7. LeMay had some good battles with which finished with 90. Forest Hills Eastern Cedar Springs’ Austin Sargent was lhe Hastings’ Maddie Dailey and Grace Bosma in was third with 136 points, followed by individual champion, coming in al 16:15.0. the middle of the night, but the Saxons strug­ Davison 141, St Johns 158, Holt 177, Cedar Grand Rapids Christian’s Mark DeJong was gled to cover the Trojans on lhe outside much Springs 187. Ionia 192, Ixiwell 210, Hastings second al 16:29.8 and Holt’s Grant Colligan of lhe night. Jessica Ziccarello added 13 kills 229,. Zeeland West 251, Greenville 296. third in 16:30.7. for TK and Sydney Krol had nine. Owosso 315 and Alpena 398 The Trojans made Dahlke work to get seis up for hitters in the first sei, as lhe back row struggled to pass, but they cleaned things up as the nighl progressed. The Saxon passing was great at lhe start, and had a few tough moments as thc night progressed. Hastings’ head coach Vai Slaughter thought lhe difference in lhe way the two teams attacked at the net was the Daniel Sauers helped thc Lakewood varsi­ second ini biggest difference in lhe match. _ ’s 16:34.2 and Stockbridge ‘‘I want to say we had 40 some passing ty boys’ cross country team shave almost 20 Nathaniel Baird third in 16:57.0. errors in our game against Middleville last points off from the first to lhe second Capital Lakewood’s girls were a bit further back year. It was just horrible. They have gotten Area Activities Conference White Division from lhe pack than they were in the standings jamboree. better.” Slaughter said. at the first league jamboree. Lansing Catholic That still wasn’t quite enough for the “Our errors today. 1 think a lot of them, took the day’s title with 25 points. Corunna were at lhe net. They’re afraid to hit it hard, so Vikings lo catch Portland al the back of lhe was second w ith 66. followed by Williamston they’re try ing to tip it or they’re hitting them pack though. 73, Stockbridge 95. Portland 105 and Stockbridge won the league jamboree host­ out to try and hit it around the blockers.” Lakewood 172. The Trojans did put up a solid block, with ed by I-akewood High School Tuesday with Davit Mater led the Vikings, placing 23rd LeMay recording six blocks and Dahlke four. 39 points. Corunna was second with 46, fol­ in 23:01.7. The Viking team also had Brooke lowed by Williamston 65, Lansing Catholic Bosma and Dailey had four blocks each Stahl sixth in 25:44, Betsy Reynolds 37th in 67, Portland 147 and Lakewood 157. themselves on the other side. 26:03, Kristin Jensen 38th in 26:19 and Sauers was the Lakewood leader, in 26th “Sydney (LeMay.) just has the seniority on Lindsey Tooker 39th in 26:24. (Dailey),” Slaughter said. “She’s smarter at overall with a lime of 19 minutes 4.3 seconds. Lansing Catholic had three ol the top four Lakewood also had Traviss Aldrichthe net right now. 1 think Maddie will be finishers, led by Abigail Gilmore who won Wilkerson 30th in 19:54.4, Tyler Schrock there. I think Maddie, J think she’ll be great, 32nd in 20:03.6,Grant Patrick 34th in 20:58.6 the race in 20:14.5. Corunna’s Emily Mesh but she’s just got to have that net play.” was second in 20:48.6, followed by the and Jesse Waldron 35th in 22:03*.9. “She’s just got to keep hitting.” Cougars’ Amy Hicks (21:W I) and Mary lensing Catholic ’ s Keenan Rebera won the Dailey and Christy Clark had seven kills • race in 16:18.1. with Corunna’s Blake Watson Delaney (21:29.4). each to lead (he Saxons. Jessica Ziccarello led the 'Trojans defen­ sively with 15 digs. Dahlke had 14 and Scheidel and IxMay added ten each. Ziccarello also had three aces lor IK. Dahlke finished the night with 38 assists. . The Saxons got 29 assists from setter Enn Goggins. Mary Feldpausch had a team-high nine digs for Hastings, and Grace Meade Hastings teams each have one medalist at Don Basse Invite LHS .boys pull a bit eteser to Portland at second jamboree Kroells a winner four times as TK/Hastings tops Calvin added six. 'It was a great start,” Slaughter said. ‘•'Ihev’ve played great games like that, we took one oft Catholic Central like that, w e lost to Way land tn one match by two, they played great. They have the talent. They’re just a young team and they have to keep it together all lhe lime.” „ , . Thc Saxons trounced back Saturday, winninp t),c Kvll<>|!s:"ille Tournament. Hailing-. put away -Saugatuck 25-20. .5-18 tt. the ehantpi.af.h.pt.MtchK-ectmtl wino the day <>«•< S-ntgatuek. I be Saxon,. • topped Saugatuck in pool Pla>-!5- 6. lhe Sa«i>s topped th.- hod Rocket-. 25-I4. 25-20 in the -.c-inilmaK. alter recording a .3-0 1 record in |XX>1 play-1 settred vteto‘ n« over Kell<>!'B"illc- lx'c i,nd S And split with Martin- , k Slaughter said her team played grea . . . , ii.^ J iv GoH’ins recorded oflense throughout <',e (,,v* 99 a-srts. with Dailey and Ho-nM a >”9 • kills each. Mackenzie le-skc and Sarah Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity gills’ swim­ ming and diving team upped its OK Rainbow Conference Tier II record to 2-0 and kept its overall record unblemished by topping league rival Calvin Christian in Grandville I hursday. lhe Trojans topped thc Squires 112 74. Hannah Bashure and Kayla Kioells teamed up with 1 ibby Belcher and Kortney Dobbin to win thc evening’s first race tor TK/Ihstings, the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes 0.93 sifcond<. Bashorc and Kroells would go on to win two individual events each as well, and Kroells was a four lime winner. Kroells teamed with Lauren Ricketts, Katie Beauchamp and Dobbin to win thc 200 yard , freestyle relay in 1:51.07 Kroell* also h»k ' ihe 100-yard Irecstyle rn 59.40 seconds and I the 50-yard freestyle in 27.49. Bashorc won thc 100 yard butterfly in 1:03.46 and the 100 yard backstroke m 1:08.53. Ana Estrella was a txvo-tinw vard in ’ freestyle ‘ni'sT for the Squires, taking the • •ndividual medley 5:21.67 and lhe 200-)‘«d 1 in 2:19.84. .cond to Estrella in Jcnniler’luokkola was sjlhe 500 yard Ireestylc suit1> ‘ (n 2-.O6.77. and won live 200 y ard lt'-‘> a for Libby Belcher also ^.yard breastIK/llastings, finishing tnG1VC molv. stroke in 1.13:38 She the rest of thc than eight seconds. Mosl 1 evenings races finished , apart. swimmers just a second <,lXK-|ls m the 50ITobbin was just behind m 27.63. yard freestyle, touching 1 A ^cond behind Lauren Kroells was less th-1’' uvke. finishing Bashore m thc 100 yard b^ in I 09.45. nG.nnv> loathe Calvin Christian s Cay‘n ‘ of 209.65. diving conqielition with 6 0 overall. I he IK.d Listings girL-'jV Taylor had 20 kills each. Clark led the Saxons with seven aces Defensively, Dailey had a team-high 12 blocks while Feldpausch had 23 divs and Taylor ten. Vikings up their CAAC-White record to 4-0 in win over LCC Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team again in kills with 17. Rcynhoul and Marie improved to 4-0 in thc Capital Area Activities Hendrickson had two blocks each. Gabbie Conference White Division with a 25-8, 25­ Shcllcnbarger had 26 assists. Taylor 18, 25-11 win over visting Lansing Catholic VantLand picked up 14 digs. Wednesday. The Vikings were scheduled to close out Grade Shellcnbarger had a big night at lhe lhe first half of thc league season last night at service line, recording 13 points and five Corunna. aces. Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland Lakewood will be home for its next two said lhe Cougars could send nothing bul free conference duals, against Stockbridge balls back over the net on tier serves. Wednesday (Oct. 9) and Williamston (Oct. Vanessa Rcynhoul led the Viking team 14). TK girls’ cross country wins duals with Hastings and GRCC ‘ Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team got its first victories of the OK Gold Conference season, topping Hastings and Grand Rapids Catholic Central at the South Christian Sports Park Wednesday. The Trojans topped lhe Saxons 18-41 and thc Cougars 17-46. Hastings won its dual with Catholic Central 27-30. Melissa Winchester led the TK girls’ pack, finishing second overall among lhe six con­ ference teams’ runners with a time of 20 min­ utes 3.09 seconds. Sou^h Christian’s Alexis Miller was the top runner at the jamboree hosted by the Sailors, coming in at 19:25.40. The Trojan team had the first three across the finish line in its competition with the Saxons and Cougars. Olivia Lamberg was fourth overall in 21:01.92 and Bryn Beyer sixth in 21:17.84. TK also had Janie Noah 13th in 21:49.18 and Taylor Ward 15th in 21:50.34. Catholic Central was led by Leanne McWain. who was ninth overall in 21:30.36. w hile the Hastings’ pack was paced by Trista Straube who was 12th in 21:38.95. The Saxon team also had Kayleigh Collins 14th in 21:49.68. Rachel Rimer 18th in 22:02.43, Katherine Weinbrecht 23rd in 22:29.80 and Abby Laubaugh 57th in 24:25.62. The Saxon boys went 1-1 Wednesday, get­ ting a 27-30 victory over Thomapple Kellogg. Catholic Central topped the TK boys 22-33 and won its dual with the Saxons 23The top three guys in the overall standings were from TK and Catholic Central. with the Trojans’ David Walter winning the jamboree in 17.12.84. Catholic Central had Rylan Jaglowski second in 17:24.69 and Andrew Truszkowski third in 17:43.91. TK also had Luke Noah 11 th in 18:08.94. Dray son Beyer 20th in 18:54.72, Conor Leach 23rd in 19:00.91 and Joe Gaikeina 24th in 19:03.09. Hastings had three guys finish within five and a half seconds of each other, with Chance Miller leading lhe way in eighth place with a time of 17:53.00. Ronnie Collins was ninth in 17:56.28 and Sam Johnson tenth m 17:58.26. Behind those three, the Saxons had Jake Miller 14th in 18:31.29 and Jacob Pratt 45th in 20:09.98. VU&ARs Redman will join women’s track team at Spring Arbor Spring has Arbor University announced recently’s’ that 2013 ‘i t Redman signod to join the Cougar Women Track and FmH graduate Nikki was joined by her parents Dennis and Tammy Redman on tla, 'ea'n' N,kkl (center! Cougars. Redman qualified lot tho Division 2 State Finals in ->ii !>'9''"19 t)ay v''th the sons with the Saxons. "Nikki is a very positive person ainnn 0 ,1er var*'ty seaner which will add depth to our long sprints crew, said Cn, ■,? Wl ’ bsin9 a s>ronq r..r, very excited to have Nikki on the team Hastings Hiah cirh^3/^0301'Mark Miller4 a„' student-athletes overwhde the last five years." Nikki a a memb°°' has 9iven 12 us Some g on studying Pte-Vot at SAU. « of 4-H �Page 16 - Thursday. October 3. 2013 - The Hastings Banner ’‘•-■.'••7k.' e '• DPiton Kelloaa junior running back Zack Wyman (3) pulls away from Galesburg-Augusta's Chris Davidson (9) at the start of his 30-yard touchdown run in the first minute of the second quarter Friday night at Delton Kellogg High School. (Ph0,° b* Bre" Bremer) Rademacher. “We did a better job of being on by Brett Bremer assignment and a better job of eliminating Sports Editor -We always say, ‘if you can't get up to play some of lhe mental mistakes we’ve been hav­ TK then you’re not going to be up to play ing.” The Saxon coach was especially pleased anybody,”’ said Hastings head coach Fred with lhe solid performances Nate Pewoski, Rademacher. It’s likely that Thomapple Kellogg head Sam Eastman, and tight end Zach McMahon coach Chad Ruger would say the same thing along the offensive line. Hastings racked up 400 yards rushing in about the Saxons. The Trojans and Saxons return to OK Gold lhe contest. Stephen Shaffer led the way with Conference action after a one week hiatus, 30 rushes for 255 yards and four touchdowns. meeting up inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Jason Slaughter added 14 rushes for 102 Field in Hastings Friday. Both teams arc 1-4 yards and the Saxons’ other score. “They both ran the ball really well and they overall (with wins over Hamilton), looking for lheir first conference win of thc season. made people miss when they got into the sec­ Hastings has won its last seven tilts with TK, ond and third level,” Rademacher said. The Saxons got the game’s first points, and dating back lo 2006. Hastings got its offense on track last week, the only points of the first quarter, on a 5-yard rushing for 400 yards and scoring five touch­ touchdown run by Shaffer and his ensuing two-point run. The Saxon lead was 16-0 after downs in a ten-point win over the Hawkeyes Both teams will be looking to get lheir a 4-yard touchdown run by Shaffer early in defense going. Hastings has given up more lhe second quarter and a iwo-poini pass from points (158) than any OK Gold Conference Morgan to the Saxons’ former starting QB team so far this season, and lhe Trojans (137 Miguel Arjona. Rademacher said Morgan got a little expe­ points) are just ahead of lhe Saxons in thal regard. rience in the season’s first few games, and Il’s homecoming season, but lhe Saxons are that he did a nice job in his first start and saving that for later. showed some solid leadership skills. His lone Lakewood is the lone Barry County team completing was a 32-yard pass to Arjona. He set for a homecoming contest this Friday. The was l-of-3 overall. Vikings host Lansing CadioUcr enTmg lheir Arjona made a couple nice plays at haffstretch of three straight games against teams back. rushing three limes for 25 yards, and that have been in the state finals in the last was once again a leader in lhe Saxons’ defen­ three years. sive backfield. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley both go The Saxons and Hawkeyes traded touch­ on the road in the Kalamazoo Valley downs throughout the second quarter, with Association this week. The Panthers will be at lhe two teams combining to score 39 points in Kalamazoo Christian while Maple Valley vis­ lhe period. Shaffer had an 11 -yard touchdow n its Parchment. run and Slaughter a four-yard touchdow n run The Lions and Delton Kellogg Panthers for the Saxons. Shaffer and Arjona followed will both be going after their second wins of ihose two scores with two-point runs. the season, against 2-3 opponents. The Hawkeyes got a 4-yard touchdown run “We’ve got our work cut out for us. and a 63-yard touchdown pass from quarter­ Christian is huge,” said Delton Kellogg head back Brady Mudd. Mudd connected with coach Ryan Bates. Jared Overbeek on the touchdown pass. Mudd The Comets played undefeated Olivet finished lhe game 8-of-13 passing for 187 tough in week two of the season, falling 28­ yards. Overbeek had five catches for 151 14, but struggled lo slow down the Falcons at yards. all in a 61-37 loss at Constantine last week. Mudd kicked an extra-point after the Hawkeyes’ first score, then ran in a two-point Current Records try' after the second as Hamilton tried to keep Delion Kellogg 1-4 pace with the Saxon offense. Hastings led 32Hastings 1-4 Maple Valley 1-4 . Thomapple Kellogg 1-4 Lakewood 0-5 O-K Gold Ottawa Hills South Christian G.R. Catholic Central Wayland Hastings Thomapple Kellogg KVA Olivet Pennfield . Schoolcraft Constantine Hackett Catholic Central Kalamazoo Christian Parchment . Delton Kellogg Maple Valley Galesburg-Augusta CAAC-White Portland Williamston lensing Catholic Stockbridge Corunna Lakewood 15 at the half. Heath Danncnbeig’> ’r wa* tllc Hawkeyes’ leading rusher, carrying 12 times for 71 yards. The Saxons pushed their lead to 40-15 in the third quarter, as Shaffer capped a ten-play, 84-yard drive with a 21'yarx^ touchdown run and a two-point conversion run. Hamilton lacked on a I-yard touchdown run by Mudd late in the third, with Mudd adding a two-point pass to Overbeek, and a 1yard touchdown run by Trenton Alexander and a Mudd extra-point with about five min­ utes left to play in lhe game. Delton Kellogg 55, Galcsburg-Augusta 0 Delton Kellogg head coach Ryan Bates wanted to get his seniors onto lhe field to kneel out lhe final minutes of his team’s homecoming night victory over visiting Galesburg-Augusta. I le wanted to, bul the hole for junior run­ ning back Zack Wyman was just a little too big. Wyman burst through the opening and into the end zone from 43 yards out to cap off the Panthers’ 55-0 victory in the battle of lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association’s two previ­ ously winless football teams. “They really needed, lhe seniors needed this,” said Bates. “The seniors have been working hard and they have struggled. Our season last year wa^f what we wanted. They come in and they work hard and we just want­ ed to reward them, get them a win." One of the highlights of ihe night was made by thc senior who had put lhe least amount of time into football coming into the season, Brazilian exchange-student Gustavo Intelizano. who plunged through lhe right side of lhe line from a yard out lo score the Panthers’ seventh touchdown of the game. Intelizano joined the team soon after two-aday practices started. “He struggles with English, even speaking thc language, and the kids wanted Gus to get in -tonight and play somewhere," Bates said. “We taught him how to lake a hand-off earli­ er in the week and we look him out behind the bam and made sure he could do it in thc game. It just so happened thal we ran a play and I mean thc hole was huge. They wanted Gus lo score. It was just cool. “Gus comes and works his butt off. Gus overall (league) 4-1 (1-0) 4-1 (1-0) 3-2 (1-0) 2-3 (0-1) 1-4 (0-1) 1-4 (0-1) overall (league) 50(5-0) 5-0 (5-0) 4-1 (4-1) 3-2 (3-2) 2-3 (2-3) 2-3 (2-3) 2-3 (2-3) 1-4 (1-4) 1-4 (1-4) 0-5 (0-5) Dolton Kellogg’s Franklin James hauls down Galesburg-Augusta running back Andrew Forrest at the end of a run around the left side during the first quarter of the Panthers' 55-0 homecoming victory over the visiting Rams Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . was a tennis player in Brazil. He’s never score. played football before in his life. He couldn’t “It’s been a long time since our kids have stand soccer. He’s a tennis guy. He came and won a homecoming game.” Bates said. "We asked if he could play football sometime so worked really hard all week long. This was wc let him go. He didn’t even know how to our best week of practice. We worked really put a helmet on. It was cool. Thc kids love hard at focusing on doing everything right. Gus.” We didn’t worry about who we were playing. Delton Kellogg’s lead was just 7-0 after We didn’t worry about anything about what’s one quarter. Sophomore running back Jake on thc olher side of lhe ball. It was all about Reed scored on a 16-yand run with 3:13 to us doing ihings right. Last week, we made a play in the period. Cole Mabie followed with lol of mistakes. Our objectives were fixing the the first of seven successful extra-point kicks. mistakes we made last week. Il worked.” Thc touchdown was the end of a four-play Andrew Forrest was lhe workhorse for the drive that covered 55 yards. Rams, rushing 24 limes for 85 yards. Ram Delton needed just two offensive snaps to quarterback Blake Patterson was 5-of-7 pass­ score its next touchdown, with a 43-yard ing for 23 yards. drive ending on a 30-yard touchdown run by Byron Center 30, Wyman 36 seconds into thc second quarter. Thomapple Kellogg 24 The Panthers upped their lead to 28-0 at lhe Bryon Center held the Trojans out of lhe half with a 38-yard touchdown run by end zone in the second half and got the winFranklin James, and a 5-yard touchdown pass from Brady Mills to Cameron Tobias. Both teams tried some trickery at lhe start of thc second half, without much success. A Rams on-side kick attempt went forward jusi a short ways then bounded back to rest right behind lhe kicking tee. The Panthers, given the short field, attempted a reverse, pitch, pass that was disrupted behind the- line and fell well short of its mark. Delton settled in from lhere though. Quarterback Nolan Shockley had a solid start lo thc second half, sharing time with Mills. Shockley connected with James for a 26-yard gain on a fourth down play, then tossed a touchdown pass lo Reed which covered seven yards to put their team up 34-0. Shockley was 4-of-4 passing for 71 yards. Wyman added a 15-yard touchdown run soon after following a fumble recovery by teammate Hunter Verschoof. Verschoof had two fumble recoveries in the game, helping lead lhe Delton defense to keep Galesburg-Augusta scoreless for the season so far. Jerry Lutterbeck nearly scored a defen­ sive touchdown for Delton on a fumble recov­ ery, getting brought down inches short of the goal-line to set up Intelizano’s TD. Mike Ford and Hunter Smith each had ten tackles for Delton, and Tobias and Verschoof had nine each. Delton had nine different guys rush with Maple Valley senior Dylan Kennedy the football. Wyman led lhe way with three finds a seam through the middle of the carries for 87 yards and three touchdowns. TJ Pennfield defense during Friday night's Wooden had six carries for 58 yards. Janies KVA contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) added four rushes for 46 yards and the one Continued next page F.-, overall (league) 5-0 (3-0) 4-1 (3-0) 2-3 (2-1) 2-3 (1-2) 2-3 (0-3) 0-5 (0-3) Here’s a round up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings 40, Hamilton 30 Senior Bo Morgan got his first varsity start al quarter Friday and the Saxons got lheir first victory of thc season. 'flic final outcome, a -10-30 victory al Hamilton, had a lot to do with what was going on in front of Morgan for most of the night. -Offensively especially, we executed bet­ ter,” said Hastings head coach Fred uaoyman (left and Auer , oiaht) team up lo bring down Pennfield ball-earner Nick Burnett durim. 1n GonS® .1 KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 9 F,ida* n'3ht K back get around the left side during the first hail Friday evertno n'pe.ld1,ackler as he tries to 9' (Ph0,° by Perry Hardin) �J The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 3.2013 - Page 17 Clark scores twice asTrojahs top Saxon soccer bv I)r,.nier ajumsl the Saxons For th . lrM hnlf lcad season, and thc second it™ 'econJ "me "lis lhe Trojans. U’IUl "as the charm for rK's varsity have Hastings 3-1 ln o?’ ,(.K^cr tc™i topped mside Bob Whir/Kt'°r C°nfcrcncc action Tuesday. Radium in Middleville hah‘to giteVlTa^n?air.Of 80aIs in lhc first Trojans then unn.\ at lhe breaL The early in the second ha fT adVan,t?«C In 3 0 Bnmn. before ti.r e f’ " a goaI by Andrew PK bv Caison WilF**9”* •a}hcd a goal 0,1 a 44 seconds ] »r, , ‘a,ns w,dl 7 minutes and •1-1“ ?’S khJ° P’«> in the contest. lead to on .°|nS h|d 4 tdwncc to cut die Trojan first en ? kSS l l3n a minule af,cr Williams’ dLn? n lK a SCCOnd PK attempt by W ilhams flew ju.st over the crossbar. ntngs are cominn tv Thomapple Kellogg’s Wes Morgan (10) and Hastings’Caleb Sheiwood battle lor possession of the ball in the midfield during the first half of Tue y OK Gold Conference match in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brody Madden carries the ball ahead for the Saxons during Thursday’s OK Gold Conference victory over visiting Ottawa Hills. (Photo by Perry Hardin) head coach Larry Jachim. “They are starting to play as a team. 1 think this was one of the first times in a while they have played as a team. “When wc lost the ball, everyone became a defender. When we regained possession, everyone was on the attack. When that hap­ pens, you gel good possession and guys are making runs then things go like they’re sup­ posed to.” Clark scored his first goal midway through the first half, using some fancy footwork to get by two Saxon defenders and then ripping a shot from right lo left past Saxon keeper Peter Beck. Clark earned his second tally ^!th3:J6 left before thc half when a pass through the center of the Saxon defense skipped past one defender. Clark won a race to the ball with a second defender and Beck to get the chance to fire a shot into the open net. Jachim was pleased with Clark’s perform­ ance, and with thc work the rest of his Trojans played in transitioning lhe ball from one end of lhe field to the other. The Trojans’ Wes Morgan chipped a free kick from about 40 yards out into the Saxon goalmouth where Andrew Brown was able to FOOTBALL, continued from previous page ning score on a 13-yard run by Jarod Rodgers with about a minule and a half remaining in lhe fourth quarter in a 30-24 victory Friday night. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity football team was back and forth with the Bulldogs all evening long in Byron Center. Hunter DeWindt started the scoring with a 32-yard field goal for the Bulldogs in the opening quarter, lhe lead then changed hands six limes before Trojan kicker Nick Iveson tied the game at 24-24 with a 28-yard field goal of his own. Rodgers did much of lhe damage for the Bulldogs, scoring on a 17-yard run in the ojxming quarter to put his team up 9-7. and on a 13-yard run that put his leant up 17-14 after a two-point run by Travis Baker. Rodgers rushed 19 times for 96 yards and three touch­ downs. The Bulldogs also got a productive night from Erik Chard who had seven carries for 106 yards and Jake Bylsma who added IS rushes for 57 yards. TK got a 7-yard TD run by quarterback Garrett Harris to wipe away the Bulldogs’ first first-quarter lead. Harris then tossed a 16-yard touchdow n pass to Dan Yales which put TK up 14-9 early in the second quarter. Harris tossed his second TD pass late in the first half, putting TK up 21-17 at the inter­ mission. Iveson was a perfect 3-for-3 on extra-point kicks for the night. Harris was !5-of-25 passing on the night, for 205 yards. He was intercepted once, on a last-gasp heave after lhe Bulldogs took their laic lead. Nate Raymond led TK with five rcceptionslor 58 yards. Cole Cronkright had three catches for 44 yards and Clay Francisco added a 38-yard catch. “We really made a conscious effort to throw the ball a little bit. Wc decided there were some good things happening with our passing game and we thought we could take advantage of that. Now’, we didn’t realize we would rely on it so much." A couple of Trojan running backs dealt with injuries in the second half, that played a part in the Trojans rushing ju.st 14 times all game. Connor Collier was TK’s leading ground gainer, with six rushes for 34 yards. Chard put thc Bulldogs up 24-21 with 51yard touchdown run in the third quarter, Ivefore the Trojans answered with Iveson’s field goal. Cronkright had a team-high eight tackles for '1K. Kamcryn Kidder and Ruben French had six tackles each and Collin Irwin and AJ Nye had four each. Irwin also recovered a Bulldog fumble. Pennfield 42, Maple Valley 6 Things went from great to bad to worse for lhe Lions Friday. Pennfield knocked off Maple Valley’s var­ sity football team 42-6 in Nashville, bumping the 1 .ions’ record to J -4. Lion senior Austin Gonser relumed lhe opening kick off 99 yards for a touchdown. • (Pennfield is) pretty strong and lough. We came out ready lo play. We relumed the open­ ing kick-off 99 yards, which sets a new school record. That was pretty awesome," said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. Lincoln applied the word “awesome” to that first play. but he Sl,id lhc words and “frustrating" summed up much of thc rest of the night for Maple Valley. Pennfield answered with a quick drive thal ended tn a 5-yard touchdown run by Nick Burnett, and Jamie Colligo’s extra-point kick put thc Panthers up 7-6. They held the lead for thc rest of the night. Following that score things got scary for the Lions. The game had to stop three times for Lions who were injured enough that there were trips to the hospital rather than football in their future plans. Pennfield tacked on its second score not long after the first two Lion injuries, getting a 38-yard touchdown on an interception return by Derek Lipps 34 seconds before the end of the opening quarter. The Panthers then added two touchdowns in the final four minutes of the first half, lhe first on a 9-yard run by Lipps and lite second on a 37-yard pass from Jake Grimes to Branden Rugg. Il was 28-6 at the break. The Lions straggled to move thc ball offen­ sively for much of the night, which wasn’t much of a surprise. “They were really good defensively, which we knew. I think they had given up 13 points coming into the night, 'flic interior of their defensive line is really, really good." Lion head coach Brian Lincoln said. The Lions managed just 136 yards of offense, 135 of that coming on lhe ground. Ryan Mudge had nine carries for 30 yards, Dylan Kennedy 11 for 29 and Gonser had three for 29 yards to lead the Lion attack. Nick Schwartz added a 35-yard roshinn score on the Panthers’ first drive of the second halt, then Pennfield tacked on a 19-yard yard touchdown run by Jonathan Clements with 2:11 to play. Our offensive line has been reglly strong all year, and they kept on battling tough up front. Our kids never quit and played ’til the end," Lincoln said. . The Lions pul together a long fourth quar­ ter drive, trying lo tack on its first offensive points of thc night, but lost a fumble in the waning moments of the contest al the Pennfield 5-yard-line. The Panthers spread around their offensive carries, with DeWan Smith rushing seven times for 57 yards, Clements five times for 44 yards and Lipps three times for 33 yards Pennfield quarterback Jake Grimes was 6of-9 passing lor 174 yards. Jerimiah Cowham had one 40-yard reception and Schwartz caught two passes, covering 39 yards. Kennedy led the Lion defense with eight tackles and Zack Rosenberger and Alec Hosmer added four each. Pennfield improves to 5-0 with the victory Portland 50. Lakewood 7 For the second week in a row the Vikings got off to a decent early start, but couldn’t sustain their momentum as the game wore on UikewrxxTs varsity football team fell to05 with a 50-7 loss at Portland Friday. Quarterbuck Doug Suntkcn rushed into the end zone from three yards out, and Ben Dillon’s extra-point kick pul the Vikings up 7­ 6 two minutes into the second quarter. 1 he Vikings knew the) would have a tough lime dealing with lhe Raiders’ powerful defensive front, so they tried some new things early on. “We switched the formation}around to try to confuse lheir defensive front, because they’re really big. Their frow/ive on defense is really big and strong, so we tried to confuse them and that worked fora little bit,’’ said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher. “We were able to move the ballon them." Changes included things like moving the strong side from one side of the ball to the other and changing eligible receivers from one play to the next. “We’d basically try and switch ever}- play and show them something they haven’t seen yet. It worked for a little while,” Boucher said. The Raiders though marched right down the field to score a minute later on a 4-yard run by JD Kerr, and Kerr then added the twopoint run for a 14-7 lead and Portland led for the rest of the evening. The Raiders added two more long touch­ downs before thc half, scoring on a 66-yard run by Andrew Click and a 47-yard run by Jacob Kimmell. Click added two more longTD runs in the third quarterns the Raiders continued to pull away, scoring from 27 and 78 yards away. Click finished the night with seven rashes for 264 yards. Portland had some surprises *Ls n for the Vikings and finished with 26 rushes for 384 yards total. "They added a play that we hadn’t seen.’’ Boucher said. “They knew that we read guards and they had a false pullthal we had­ n’t seen yet. That really wreaked havoc on our linebackers.” Portland quarterback Clajton Morris com­ pleted three of his seven pass attempts for 54 yards and a touchdown. connected with Austin Brandt on a 20’>ard touchdown pass four minutes into the game to put their team up 6-0. Mac Danolteren tacked on Portland’s final TD five minutes into the fourth quarter on a 7-yard ran. . Suntken led the VUdng attack, rushing 23 times for 46 yards. Austin Kie^nan had nine rushes for 20 yards and Dylan Kemp added fou_r carries for 3I yards. . ~untken was 2-of-S passing ,or 49 yards, with Jacob Darling hauling in one bi8 446yard reception. A’ex Salpat led the Viking defense with five tackles. J^kewood is now 0-3 in lhe CAAC-White. We keep preaching and preXlW. May n course." Boucher said. ‘ kncw 'h.x Xm8?"'1” hcre w against s0"’e e<lrvm'--ly alcnted pmgnuns. all three of them in the fa,, indPJ,-t,r' <ljl,lsing Catholic. •»id Portland) have been in thcstate Imais, kind n/J1" wllcrc *c want to 'hat’s foro "A wc’'' >>cen pushing the guys not ,.vd‘ Wanl 10 «et there. hnow jl s rors we-v a"!1 ">crc‘’' "o' w smoke and mir. Ur in ,a J'W fiuI 10 "ork hard and get be,. l-he v rC‘‘'*”‘ and 'he offseaMUt. those Mat h"®”, l,niih o,f lhc ho’ r final,S,s "'i- I ridav »h« "’ey play Unity b'MdS">g Ci"hohc lor homecoming a, Saxon defender Tyler Owen (6) pushes the ball out of his end as Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Clark stumbles to the turf during the first half Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) gel a head on it and flick it into the Hastings net for the Trojans* third goal eight and a half minutes into the second half. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin said his team was not able lo possess thc ball lhe way il would have liked. It was especially prob­ lematic in lhe first half, as lhe Saxons played ball after ball into lhe air rather than to team­ mates’ feet Thc Saxon duo up top of Williams and Brody Madden created one great chance 12 minutes into the contest, making a nice run up the field together maneuvering through the Trojan defense, bul passing plays like that up the field were few and far between for the Saxons. Conklin was more pleased with the play of his guys in the second half of the lough con­ test with the Trojans. Hastings came into lhe contest having scored three consecutive victories Thc Saxons are now 9-5-1 overall on the year. They topped Kelloggsville 7-0 Saturday in Hastings, getting two goals each from Madden and Aaron Fleischer, one from Alec Harden and one from Caleb Engle. Jake Westers, Aaron Fleischer. David White and Williams each had an assist. Hastings defeated Ottawa Hills 6-0 Thursday, getting two goals from Williams and one each from Fleischer. Madden and Jake Dalman. Braxton Prill, /Xlex Harden and Madden had assists in thal win. DK boys top Comets for a spot in KVA tourney semi’s Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team opened the Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament with a 5-1 victory over visiting Kalamazoo Christian Monday. Gary Egelkraut had the lone first half goal, off an assist from Landon Grizzle. Grizzle then scored a pair of goals of his own in the second half, both assisted by Gary Egelkraut. Zach Renaldo and Cogan McCoy added second-half goals for Delton, on assists from Evan Curtice and Cole Mabie. Jeff Minehart made five saves in goal for Delton Kellogg. The victory earned the Panthers a spot in Wednesday’s tournament semifinals at Hackett Catholic Central. 'Hie win was a good bounce back for the Panthers after a 3-1 lo>s lo visiting Lawton Saturday. Jarod Wimes had a pair of goals and an assist to lead I-awton. while Brenden Wimes scored their team’s other goal. 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October 3.2013 - Thc HASUngsBancwf * * Local citizens join world concern for American hostage Pastor Dan Currie and Rebecca Gay led a group of 25 cerned for the safely of Iranian hostage Saeed Abedini. by Doug Vander J.aan Editor Thousands of miles may have separated Iranian hostage Saeed Abedini from the group praying for his safety on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse last Thursday, but the American arrested more than a year ago by Iranian officials lor his leadership in con­ structing an orphanage in his home country was in each of lhe local group member s hearts and minds. ‘•It's just the fact that Saeed is one of us, and now he’s being tortured and beaten,” says Rebecca Gay. 32. of how she became interest­ ed in a pastor from Boise, Idaho, who went back to his native Iran in 2012 to build an orphanage and has been imprisoned ever since. ’Tie gets up just like the rest of us. he tucks his kids in at night, and he takes care of his family.” Saeed Abedini is well-known to the Iranians, concedes Gay. Once a trained Islamic militant, Abedini, concerted to Christianity at (he age o! '’0 After becoming an American citizen, he often returned to Iran to visit family and to start Gay says, more than 100 house churches with some 2.000 members. It was for that religious activity that Abedini was first arrested and then freed under the condition that he sign paper­ work ensuring he would never again engage in religious proselytizing. Upon his return to the country to begin construction of an orphanage. Abedini was arrested, tried and convicted, before what Gay describes as a "hanging judge,” and sentenced to an eight-ycar prison term — with no oppor­ tunity to be represented by legal counsel. Gay happened upon the story of Abedini while visiting the website of the American Center for Law and Justice and was immedi­ ately convinced to act locally. Through the connection of a friend’s child who is a mem­ ber of Hastings Baptist Church, Gay learned of the spiritual service of that church s pastor. Rev. Dan Currie, and visited him in an appeal to join her personal mission. Friday’s prayer vigil for Saeed Abedini included an a capella rendition of the moving hymn Amazing Grace. I lo Pastor Dan and laid out my notes, ’ recounts. "He looked ever) thing f Sa’d wasn't sure’ like to pray •‘bout it to determine how he should be involved." . Currie did agree to place a two-wcek notice !n "*s church’s bulletin regarding an upcom­ ing prayervigij. then left on a two-week vaca­ tion to Virginia to visit with family and a brother-in.|aw who teaches at Liberty University. ]t was only days later, while a chapel service with his family at Liberty that Currie experienced what he calls a “God-sighting.” We had gone to hear Dr. John Piper, a well-known minister from Minneapolis," relates Currie, "and during that service there was a 10-minute testimony that was given by Naghmeh Abednini. Sneed’s wife.” relates Currie, who only days earlier had encountered the name and the story. “I was moved by that testimony and I came back pretty excited.” Currie’s excitement reached Hastings before he did. I got this email from Pastor Currie on Sept. 19,’ rentes Gay with awe still in her voice, “which said ‘1 have something to tell you. I went to Liberty University (in Virginia! and heard Naghmeh Abednini [Saeed’s wife) speak She is an amazing. Godly woman, and whatever you want me to do when I get home. I’ll do.’ “Two days later, we talked it over,” relates Gay as she looked over Thursday ’s gathering of some 25 people on the courthouse lawn, “and then we had only four days to plan this.” Thc hard part of it had already been planned, thanks to email conversations Gay had had with County Administrator Michael Brown to get the permission needed to hold a vigil on county proficrty. “She’d been working with me on it for at least 60 days,” says Brown. “We look at requests on a casc-by-case basis, depending on size and purpose. We want to be sure wc understand the event, and, if it were a larger event, we just want to be sure to prepare and to ensure the public safety of all involved.” Thursday’s event of about one hour in duration included prayer. Scripture readings, spiritual insight from Currie and others, as well as an a capella rendition of "Amazing Grace.” Currie used Psalm 77 to tie Abedini’s imprisonment to the abandonment that God’s children also feel. "God will never abandon us for one moment.” Currie assured the crowd. "Saeed may feel abandoned, and maybe you have experienced those feelings. But Jesus under­ stands our feeling of abandonment because he. too, was abandoned briefly on the cross.” Gay says she’s already seen evidence of God’s hand working in answer to prayer. Friday, just one day after the prayer vigil on the courthouse lawn, U.S. President Barack Obama held a 15-minute telephone conversa­ tion with new Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani. Obama expressed to the Iranian leader his concern for Abedini and two other Americans being held as hostages. Robert Levinson and Amir Hekmati. For further information on Abedini. Gay suggests the American Center for Law and Justice website, wwwaclj.org, or a webbite dedicated to Abedini, w'ww.beheardproject.com\saeed. Information on becoming involved locally can be accessed through Gay at savesaeed_2() 1yahoo.com. Hastings hosting band festival Saturday Pictures of Iranian hostage Saeed Abedini, his wife Naghmeh and their children Rebecca, 7, and Jacob. 5, surrounded last Thursday’s prayer vigil for the safe return of Abenini to his family and his home in Boise. Idaho. Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, OCT. 4™ To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, AND ROOFING a CONSTRUCTION are sponsoring a tailgate party will) free grilled hot dogs chips and a drink to anyone before the game with Thornapple-Kellogg, starling at 5:30 p.m, at the main entrance lo Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Tlie game will start at 7 p.m. SAXON SPIRIT The Hoctinqs High School Marching Band, pictured here at the Otsego Band Invitational Sept. 28. will host the state's largest scholastic marchin9 band competition in Hastings Saturday. Oct. 5, beginning at 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to invited to watch any or all performances. 25 bands, 2,000 studentedQ ^rforULb^ H-k. • Rich School Marching Band will host ti’nS\?nd annual Hasting* Saxons Machine tW«< ",vi,01'',nal Si,,1,'da5' 91'1 5' |>..,, 'b will begin at I p in. and contin,,. at 15-tninnte internals with son,e ' he f’"csl hi<!h sch'x’1 ,n“Kl“n£ f tniinc and competing for top bonX &Direclor Spc,Ktr t the band is proud to announce 'hi^theh.rge^hemMiemaahin, b n^npetitio" in the su»<e. noting a hitil 4n< ,< i.j.'h school bands will perfonn ulngs ^'t , the Word invitational in the Holb Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley will perfonn in lhe early after­ noon. Hastings will close out the evening with an exhibition performance. All of the supporters of those bands are encouraged to attend, bul he also invites the general public to stop by. “This is a great opportunity for local resi­ dents lo see bands from throughout west and central Michigan,” White said. “Some of thc Class A bands have ISO members, filling lhc entire football field. The mix of musical selections, routines, color guard drills and special features provides a great variety for spectators.” Ihe bands will be adjudicated in several areas by judges who are trained in specialties, such as music, marching and visual effect. z\wards will be presented in special cate­ gories, such as field commanders, color guard and percussion. - This year’s contest is the largest of its kind in the entire state. All in all, there will be over 2,000 marchers on lhe field throughout the day,” said While. Baitds and their performance times and award schedules include: Gass D — River Valley 1; Manin 1-1SM;ipte S’alley 1:30; Bangor. 1:45; Gobles. 2 p m Class L — Hopkins, 2.U)- Delton k .11 2.45; Grand Rapids Catht‘be"e * .oditey Lee. 3:15; Constantine. 3 S ’ ’a Coloma. 3:45 pm -->o. ana !!4!1 Mattawan, g. Grand Ledge. 8:30 ^kevW\v, 7:45; C'n,ral- 8:15; ~ (iranJv‘lle 8:45 n m Hastings. 9 Pm Awards lor Class A. AA and cr p.m. x anU CC — 9J5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-10-10.pdf e96033d02b615cfa0707825f3d68f66e PDF Text Text F27 EAST WIST ....... ..-,J *«**«■*• .. .?• Pribe breaks ground Ior office campus Vocatio0^ Joining is vital f°r Michigan See Story on Page 3 Erf*”4"' «. p0„r f Lakewood girls win first golf conference title See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ___ VOLUME 160, No. 41 NEWS Blood drives planned in area The Red Cro*s has provided a list of area blood drives in October. Local drives include: Hastings — Thursday, Oct. 10, First Presbyterian Church. 405 N. M-37 Highway. 1 to 6 45 p.m. Delton — Wednesday, Oct. 16. Delton Kellogg Middle School. 327 N. Grove St., 1 to 6:45 p m Delton — Monday. Oct. 21. St. Ambrol Church. 11149 Florin Road. 1 lo 6.45 p.m. Lake Odessa — Monday, Oct 21, Central United Methodic Church. 912 Fourth Ave., noon to 5.45 p.m. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission), weigh a minimum ot 110 pounds and are w gen­ erally good health may be eligible to donate blood To schedule an appointment to donate or for more infomiation. call 800-733­ 2767 or vjsir www.redcrossWood.org. Business After Hours is today The Barry’ County Chamber of Commerce will host its October Business After Hour> event at Walker. Fluke and Sheldon PLC Thursday. Oct. 10. from 4:30 to 6 p.m. As certified public accountants, Walker. Huke and Sheldon PLC offers services in accounting. Quickbooks, lax planning, audits, financial estate planning and business consulting. Light hors d'oeuvres prepared by County Scut Lounge with seasonal ingredients will be served. Attendance to the Business After Hours event is free. RSVPs are requcsied Names of attendees will be entered into » doer prize drawing for $25 in Chamber Barry Buck* or a gift certifi­ cate from Walker, Fluke and Sheldon valid for the preparation of one individ­ ual income tax return valued at $250. RSVP by calling 269-945-2454 or emailing intern^ mibarry.com. Athena luncheon set for Friday The Athena Leadership Luncheon will be Friday. Oct IL al the Pennock Hospital Conference Centei from noon to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon will begin at noon, followed by lhe program. The featured speaker will be Dawn Brinningstaull, division director for the Michigan State Police. Criminal Justice Information Center. She will share her story on leadership in a male-dominated field of work, relating her experience and insights lo the tenets oi Athena lea ership. . _ The co>t of the luncheon is $25 per person. To RSVP. emarl infoC'x-mibarry.com. The conference center is al MXD w. Green St.. Hasting*. Alzheimer’s support group meeting Thursday fhv local Alzheimer's disease support proup win lri«.t | hursday. Out. I' ■ >'<*1 ’ ?«> t.r 5 p.m. at lhe Burry c-°u^v " on Aging. 320 W. Commission * See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on psSe I ANNER PRICE 756 __ County board paddles backward on swan-control resolution by Doug VandcrLaun Editor In the end, Tuesday’s death of the Barry County Board or Commissioner’s resolution to implement a mute swan population-reduc­ tion plan on all county lakes came down to what one commissioner framed as "fur, feath­ ers and a face.” “I do see validity in (this resolution],” said Joyce Snow of the directive originally passed by the board July 23 to allow the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to imple­ ment a plan to reduce the population o! mute swans, an invasive species with a reputation for mayhem and *!“ruc,ion. •Many don't the population of an mvasl'cJ?’?rt Snow 'Cfur’ fea,hers or spend money to put ‘ . . *',c water to kill mvastvc plants ^2^. •Snow, “ho h‘ ' P V|de a unanimous vote to rescind the ivsolui,„n< |o f()|I(w the will of It" 'hr“-jonstituem townships, two of which '“o opt out. Barry Township. “h’cl ■ cd an opt-in vote was, according 10 not adamant about taking a position ether w,y. After receiving v°cuerous feedback for Strike up this bands With a finale that includes revelation of dozens of golden tickets from beneath a moving golden banner, the Hastings Saxons receive a standing ovation Saturday evening. See page 2 for a story on the 22nd annual Hastings Saxons Marching Band Invitational. negating local decision-making with its July 23 resolution, the board amended the resolu­ tion Aug. 13. to allow each of the county’s 16 township boards 60 days in which to take an opt in or an opt-out vote. As of Tuesday, 11 townships had voted against implementing the plan, two voted in its favor, and three oth­ ers were yet to take a vote before the Oct. 11 deadline. “The has been a long process.” conceded Commissioner Ben Geiger, who proposed the original resolution following a presentation by DNR wildlife biologist Sara Schaefer on the threatening presence of mute swans lo humans, wildlife and wetland habitat, “but we’ve brought to the table a topic that’s not been discussed by anyone. Il shows leader­ ship in being willing to talk about it and in being sensitive lo our constituents “I view this as a positive. The only way it becomes a winflose is if you inject politics into ii. [Washington, D.C.] is full of people not doing lheir job. If they acted more like this board, there wouldn’t be a government shutdown." Board Chair Craig Slolsonburg suggested that the county board may have not been doing its job correctly, however. “It should have been left up to the town­ ships and the lake associations in the first place,” stated Slolsonburg. “that’s why 1 voted against it from the beginning.” Mea culpas continued, especially .from Schaefer, who followed up on adverse com­ ments from Commissioner Jim Dull who reported attending the Baltimore Township meeting where Schaefer and the DNR were not in attendance to discuss the issue. ‘‘It was never my intention to shove this program down your throat.” Schaefer told commissioners. “This became a tornado of mess, and it’s partly the DNR’s fault because the program was fly ing under the radar, and now it was out in the open. “I was told to slow' down because there was some question about whether the county’s resolution was legal. 1 was told not to go to any meetings, and many times I know infor­ mation presented al those meetings was not accurate. But 1 was not allowed to speak.” . Schaefer defended the veracity of the pro­ gram and urged commissioners to proceed carefully. “We’ve all learned from this experience,” said Schaefer, "and it’s still a good program for those individuals who want to do this work. It’s important that you not rescind your action too quickly .. the science is here ... and 1 would encourage you to not act abruptly again like we did last lime.” Minutes later, the board look its 6-0 vote to rescind. Commissioner James DeYoung was absent. "I want to thank the board for finally doing the right thing,” said Mary Fisher, a Carlton Township resident and one of the resolution’s most outspoken opponents. “We all became more educated in the swans themselves and in the way townships work and property rights.” John Hock, of Cnxikcd Lake, who look an opposing position in favor of the resolution also offered his thanks lo the board. “Each of you made a wise decision.” offered Hoek. “I offer a sincere thanks for all the lime and consideration you’ve given this matter." In other business, the board: • /Approved an amended work plan from the MSU Extension office lhat changes the pass­ through of funds for compensation of a part­ time 4-tl portion from the county’s funds W> a direct payment rm-.de by the- fundmi* organ­ ization. Barry' County United Way. • Approved the re-appointments of Anne Richards. Democrat, and Patricia Walton, Republican, lo the Barry County Board of Canvassers for a ihree-year term ending Oct. 31,2017. See SWANS, page 8 Middleville ©Mncil r®jed§ request for more rentai housing by Julie Mnkarcwicz Staff Writer Despite a dozen supporters, including cur­ rent renters, speaking in favor of a proposal for more rental tow n homes rather than retail or commercial uses, Middleville Village Council members Tuesday evening denied a proposed amendment to Visser Brothers planned unit development. The change proposed by Visser Brothers would have created 38 more multi-family dwellings instead of retail or commercial spaces adjacent to the existing Towne Center complex. The proposal included a green space area with play ground structure for chil­ dren. Members of the planning commission, which recommended approval of the change, were among those trying to convince the vil­ lage council to allow the change. "We did our due diligence as a planning commission. There are places with waiting lists and people who can’t rind affordable housing in Middleville," said planning com­ mission Chairperson Fran French. Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, told the council she believes there is a need for affordable hous­ ing. She said after speaking with Lani Forbes, director of United Way of Barry' County, she learned there arc waiting lists for rental units. She reminded council members today’s renters are a new generation of renters — some retiring people no longer wanting the upkeep of large homes or young couples find­ ing affordable housing. Greg Bol. property manager for Visser Brothers, said several ol the existing tenants arc employees at Bradford While, and lhat the company expressed a desire for more housing in Middleville for more employees. “Please keep in mind that we’re helping out here and providing affordable housing and bringing business to the community,” said Bol. Barry County sheriff’s deputy and Middleville police officer Sgt. Tony Stein told the council his officers aren’t called out any more to the existing Towne Center Apartments than anywhere else in the village. In the past three years, Stein said they’ve had 35 calls to the townhouses — or about one call per month for three years. Safety and crime were concerns brought before the planning commission. Stein said two young adults were arrested in the p;ist six months for some of the issues that had taken place in the Towne Center area, but he said neither of the young adults lived in the apartments At the previous council meeting. Bill Mast of Visser Brothers told the council additional retail or commercial buildings arc not needed now since there are a large number of vacan­ cies already in the area. He said if the council doesn’t want to amend the planned unit development it’s likely nothing will be built there for a long time. But the majority of the council said they did not support the idea of more rental units in the village. Council member Joyce Lutz said putting more families in an area sur­ rounded by commercial and a high-traffic highw ay is not a good idea, in her opinion. Council member Ed Schellingcr said he’s talked to several neighbors and hasn’t found anyone supportive of the change. “The master plan was updated in 2012 after a very long and costly process ... Amending this would be a direct disagreement with the master plan, he said, reminding council members the master plan }las ,jrea p]anncij for highway commercial zoning, including business, professional services and retail uses. Schellingcr and Luu Wcfc jojncj coun. cil members Sue Rcyff and Shannon Ends|cy in voting to deny the project. Coi,^‘[yre^Jnl Charlie Pullen and mem­ bers Phil Van Noord and Mjke , vo(e(J jn favor of the project. J Were f°r more taxable value commg in to - * W-.- said |h|,1(;n lhink H>e plnnnmg <«ms,On did „ rca| ,horo h job and I commend thcin f b After the vote, Pu||en •,, ’ . .t , «i,r sai<* he was sorry to see the proposal delcated 7 Scarecrows set holiday mood for Girls Night Out Wickety Wickety (lies away with the most votes as lhe scariest scarecrow in down­ town Hastings during the Oct 3 Girls Night Out shopping event. The contest, in which he oublic cast votes for their favorites among 23 scarecrow entries, was sponsored /' .L Hastings Downtown Business Team. Karen Ployte (left) owner of Bluebird on the Moon presents the winning traveling plaque to artisUcreator Denise Mead. �Marctatan'd "competition draws more than 5,000 peopletototmgs J’\ < । 2J43 Mudmt ® • hvv.ji,. \f„„.... ' by Kathy Maurer Copy Editor Not onlj were firsts handed out to the win* ners of each class division Saturday at the 22nd annual Hastings Saxons Marching Band Invitational, some schools recorded their own firsts at the event. Forest Hills Eastern High School, now in tu IOth year, competed in its first band invita­ tional ever. Godfrey Lee, for the first time m more than two decades, had a color guard accompanying the band. The invitational drew more than 2,100 stu­ dents among 24 bands. Wearing a rainbow of colors, the bands played music that ranged from Tchaikovsky io Andrew Lloyd Webber, with Frank Smarm. Flvis, The Beatles. BiUy Jex*!, Chicago and more in betw een. “All the bands did a fantastic job on Saturday." said Hastings Director of Bands Spencer White. " Hastings has a strong tradi­ tion of creating a welcoming atmosphere and doing whatever we can in accommodating their bands. This is one of the reasons that we have such a successful show. A massive orga­ nizational effort goes into this event, and without the parental and student volunteers from the Hastings Band program, it wouldn’t be. possible to do it." Twenty-five kinds had been scheduled to perform, but Berrien Springs was unable to attend. Still the numbers were impressive. <ii,i White, white, who ’or2\ dsC5, J| u equipcduipsaid who re rei»^< marchcrs, 33 directors. more than ment trailers, oneequ wIuntecrs and 87 3,(XX) spectators, 48 stuucn parent volunteers. v ,ls thc largest •‘This year the ’«'»<** ' *.. hlid white, of its kind in the entire s • second; CWO - G,,bl.Tj!?,JuXnJ Maple < x-• River Valley. ihW; M.y 'L h| .s Best music •T>e ;X"2"“SC* Coloma. Best drum major: “ .^jnl Class B - first Otsego: second loma. >n ™ X.sburg.lounh^N"^-;.^;; Three Rivers, sixth Harper Crv Forest Hills Eastern. Best music, lo"^ ^ manthing: Otsego. Best Best color guard: Jackson Northwest. Best drum major: Jackson Northwest. Class A - first Mattawan, second Kalamazoo Central: third Grand Ledge, fourth Battle Creek Lakeview. Bes music. Mattawan. Best marching: Mattawan. Be. percussion: Mattawan. Best color guar • Mattawan. Best drum major Mattawan. Class A A - Grandville. ■*$1' <4* inrnirX ’?a? spectators attend the Hastings marching band invitational Saturday, when 24 bands compete in 15-minute increments between t and 9 p.m. Some woodwinds in the Olsego High School Marching Band take an agresstve stance during its performance entitled “War in Pieces," based on music from and about the battlefield. The Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band, with a show based on “The Phantom of the Opera," wins Awards tor Excellence in music and in marching. BAUM STADIUM JOHNSON HELD With a total score of 94.4. Grandville was die overall grand champion. , Among the local bands performing. Delton Kellogg received two Awards of Excellence, one for music and one for marching. Drum major Jennifer Brown was named Best Drum Major among the six Class C school field commanders. Maple Valley received an Award of Excellence for the color guard. The color guard also placed second among lhe Class D bands. "Since our band was host, they performed in ‘exhibition,’ receiving a score, but noi a placement," said White. "However, their colorgttard and iuusic scores were among Lite higtesi of all 24 bands that didjjerform." . • The Saxon band also has been busy travel­ ing lo competition and received best color guard for lheir performance al the Otsego Invitational Sept. 28, said White. Tuesday evening, the Saxons Marching Band received straight A’s and a Division I rating al Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival Tuesday night Continued next page Instructors lor the Otsego Bulldogs eye the Edwardsburg band near the entrance of Johnson Field in u would go on to place first among Class B bands, edging out Ionia (second) and Edwardsburg (third) ^In9s Saturday. Otsego CONGRATULATIONS to the 4,000 EmploymentGroup Temporaries hired by our customer companies as full-time employees since 2010. Apply Now: egnow.com . ____________^EmplofflentGrO(Jn s ■ •’ <’ Not only are the Hags colorful, the band unifnr™ band perform Saturday are (background hnm , , are- 100 Wairn Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hopkins, Gobte^M God'tey Leeh^,‘he Coloma Maple Valley bands. ' bobl«. Martin. Ri’ e, ..Delton Kelloqn 9 l6y' ®an9or and �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2013 — Page 3 Lake Tribe breaks ground for government campus ' instance Chccscnian n Th« Malch.F.n /^U>,h'r ^°tUnvatoInj inS;. u ^h-She-Wish Band of Gun Like TriSx otherwise known as the breaking ground fcc Crated the milestone of Pus Saturday n-» ? a ncw ?nveni,uent cam*Hlc ) ' 5» Inlizcxl |ll\ynn.Jniss,on ,o establish a cen- its citizens h U cr l^c tr*^cs capital to serve Davis, trihni S C°me ,o fn,irion«said Phyllis human s .«• counc’hvoman and health and jnan ers tecs director for the tribe. Gun 1 \ of lhc lribc wcrc U) builJ |he on trih iiC| a.sino’ lo re-establish themselves camnus |ands,.and to build a government P hat will physically represent the independence and sovereignty of the tribe’s government. Sixteen tribal departments will set up resi­ dence on the new campus to provide various health, education and development programs to improve the lives of Native /American citi­ zens. Saturday’s ceremonial groundbreaking sig­ nified that the final phase of the tribe s goals soon would be completed. Located approxi­ mately a quarter-milc cast of the Gun Lake Casino, on land purchased from the Mcninsh family, the site has been prepared and staged for beginning excavation. The central location will serve the tribal citizens for seven generations, said David K. Sprague. I'ihul ^frasiruchl "It will provide ll» . ntiSsj ''0 mamtain and protect the j^rs.” tatcmcnt as envisioned by the pwJc(J The tribal council« >n K^,r‘*ue’s In attendance lor «re. mony were ,nb ,,na voi>nci|J2"k' N>'chairman Sprague . 1K.r^ l"«m pavis_ along with several . . ‘le band’s color guard who . ,r: present and future Native r petitions. Blessings of the grou ‘ Wormed by George Marlin, tribal ci • Project partners The campus building has been designed to make use of natural daylight and allow multiple ways to access the center green. . integrated Architecture, represented by Darrel DeHaan, and Granger Construction, repre­ sented by Adam Seng and Jerrod Pung, were on hand to congratulate the Match-E-BeNash-She-Wish tribe. Wayland Township Supervisor Roger VanVolkinburg provided words of encouragement and gratitude to the tribal council. The new campus will be 113.000 square feet in size and sit on 4-1 acres. The design of the campus is in circular form with a center green lhat will provide outdoor multi-func­ tional space for tribal ceremonies, community gatherings and informal staff and citizen use. The outdoor center will incorporate indige­ Tribal council members on hand to break ground for the new campus are (from left) Ardis Badger, secretary; KurtTrevan, coun­ cilman; Ed Pigeon, vice chairman; Becky Baker, treasurer; Phyllis Davis, health and human services director; Leah Fodor, coun­ cilwoman; and David Sprague, tribal chairman. MARCHING BANDS, continued from previous page — nous plantings and landscapes lhat will mini­ mize irrigation needs. Preservation is vital to native cultures, and sustainability initiatives were an intricate pan of the planning and design. Over half the site will be left natural and undisturbed. Geothermal energy will provide more than 90 percent of lhe heating and cooling. The interior woodwork will be provided from milling local diseased ash trees. A schedule identifying time frames for progress begins with site preparation in December, with completion of the govern­ ment campus expected in early 2015. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is available, call 269-948-4856. For more information,~ visit . www.alz org/m^lc.or call 800-272-3900 Help for the Holidays sign-up begins soon Help for the Holidays, a Barry County program to help those in need at Christmas time, will begin to collect names Monday, Oct. 14, and continue through Wednesday, Nov. 27. Anyone needing to sign up may do so at lhe following locations: Delton area — Delton District Library, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 a m. to 5 p.p.; Tuesday or Thursday from to 7 .ocSauwday am 'Nashville iTrta — Nashville Village Clerk’s office Monday through Friday from 9 a.rn. to 5 p.m. 77ie clerk’s office will be taking applications through Dec. 6. Freeport area — Freeport District Library during regular hours. Call 616­ 765-5181 for more information. Residents in all other areas should sign up at Barry County Cares (formerly Love Inc.) between ID a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. 'Hie office is located at 305 S. Michigan Ave. Income Tax Seminar Walker. Fluke &. Sheldon, plc k ChRTlllLU PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS With a mix of Beatles tunes, the Maple Valley Marching Band takes the field, led by a pair of ‘fab’ drum majors, much to the delight of the color guard. The Maple Valley color guard received an Award of Excellence and placed second among the Class D bands. at East Kentwood High School. “The band looked and sounded great,” said White of Tuesday’s perfonnance. This Saturday, the Saxons are heading to DeWitt for their final competition of the inarching season. Kathy Sheldon, CPA, Randy Teegardm, CFP and Dave DeHaan, CPA Thursday, October 17, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group is partnering with Walker, Fluke and Sheldon. CPAs lo present information on recent changes in Michigan and Federal tax codes. Speakers will include Chris Fluke, CPA, Kathy Sheldon, CPA, Dave DeHaan, CPA and Theresa Steffes, CPA. Information covered will include: • The Affordable Care Act • Tax Strategies for Individuals with Capital Gains and Losses > Code Section 179 - Depreciation. What’s Left for Business Owners to Deduct • Itemized Deductions - Effect on High Income Taxpayers This seminar will take place in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court Street. Attendance is free to the community. Please reserve a seat bv calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. Dolton KelloQ9 Jield commander Jennifer Brown named the Best Drum Major out of the six Class C com­ petitors. wan lor the next band lo pla, �Paqo4 — Thursday. October 10, 2013 - The Hastings Btnncr Did you see "SL'Sstep for state Even though Gov. Rick Snyder hasn’t officially announced his run for re-elec­ tion in 2014, his campaign committee is planning to run a 60-second television commercial in selected markets across the state. The commercial touts some of the administration’s accomplishments and highlights an initiative to expand voca­ tional training and the importance of our young people to have some job-ready Over the boardwalk ' ' • J ■ ■ 7: -v ? - After a summer of ample rain and sunshine, the marsh plants at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary are ready to take over the boardwark that leads to Glass Creek. I ’ We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share. please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hustings. Mi 49058; or email ncwswj.adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Naval flight I Do you recognize these men? Do you 1 know why or when this photo was taken? The plane in the background says U.S. Navy. The man on the right has a photo or postcard in his shirt pocket. This may have been sent with a military release; no photographer’s .name is stamped on lhe back. What can .you us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous pho­ tographs’ from the middle of lhe past centu­ ry’ that have no date, names or other infor­ mation. We're hoping readers can help us identify the people in lhe photos and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you're able lo help tell this photograph’s story, we want lo hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058; email news(«j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945­ 9554. Herb Hesterly of Hastings recognized Wilma Seese in |asl week’s photo of a young lady looking at clothing- Banner staff did not find a clipping ofthal photo, but a similar photo — including onc l*‘c sa,ne dresses - dated April U 1952‘ idcnlificd Wilma Seese as alternate Jelagate to the Slate 4-H Show after th* Barr> Coiunly Dress Revue. public. write succinct grammatical bust­ ness correspondence, arc able to do basic math problems-, have critical thinking skills and arc willing to show up for work. I h id lhe opportunity to discuss some of these problems with a 43-ycar veteran fac­ tory worker from another state last week. He said he was 6X years old and was con­ sidering retirement because he was aver­ aging over 10 hours of overtime each week. . skills. The man went on to say his company To me, this is great news. For a large was finding it difficult to hire younger number of students across the stale, it’s workers with basic mechanical skills, even bigger news. For years, I’ve been because young people today are lacking promoting the need to make job-training what he called, “mechanical instincts.” He classes a pan of our high school curricu­ added that, when he was in high school, he lum. and now, if the governor follows was exposed to woodworking, industrial through, it could happen. arts and auto mechanics, which gave him Michigan high schools used to offer two a basic understanding of how things work. study tracks — one for college-bound stu­ But today, he told me, so many young peo­ dents and another geared toward career ple have little or no understanding of training for students intent on joining the machinery, which makes it difficult to । workforce after high school. In fact. Barry train them for even basic jobs offered in County high schools at one time offered many of our manufacturing operations. machine shop, auto mechanics and con­ This man lives more than 600 miles struction trades, to name a few, so that the away, but his employer’s problems in over 50 percent of students who don’t go finding properly educated and trained on to college could be equipped for a solid career path. But, due to the recent empha­ younger workers are no different than sis on getting a college education, job ours. This is a problem that has festered for years and now threatens not only our training has become nearly obsolete. In an message last week to business and economy but, more tragically, the ability education leaders at Saginaw Valley State of our young people to find meaningful University, Snyder addressed the impor­ and adequately compensated jobs and tance of the popular education an careers. If we’re serious about putting people to acronym, STEM, which stands for sci- . work, reducing unemployment and mak­ cnce, technology, engineering and math ing Michigan an industrial powerhouse education. “By 2018, there will be a projected once again, then we must get serious about i shortfall of nearly 274.000 STEM profes­ preparing our young people for work. In recent weeks. Michigan officials sionals in Michigan," Snyder said. He went on to suggest that connecting have taken a second look at another feder­ business and education professionals in al program to micro-manage education both the private and public sectors will be standards known as the Common Core. key to attracting students to pursue STEM The idea behind it is to have a consistent degrees and careers. The governor also and integrated curriculum for students, no called for the need of private-sector busi­ matter in which state they reside. The real­ nesses to speak out with some direction on ity is lhat the federal government thinks it what type of training future employees is better suited to set education standards w ill need and the importance of offering than slate and local leaders.. more internships and apprenticeships. Recently, Michigan political leaders Sny der also suggested that business and. , voiced their concerns over giving up local industry' should expose students to real control. * I' think ’' * we should ................ ' • j‘ all question the and available career paths through job shift of focus from the .classroom to shadowing and business tours which will bureaucrats who have little or no under­ offer them a chance to experience career standing of what goes on in our local paths that interest them. schools. 1 don’t think lhe problem with ' “I want Michigan to be lhe best place in education is not enough rules, regulations j the world to connect people to career and standards. The problem has more to opportunities.” said Snyder. do with what we offer our kids and our Now* that’s a refreshing change in atti- ability to customize our schools to meet tudc — and one long overdue. their learning needs. That’s best under­ z\ recent survey released by the Center stood by the people on the front lines — for Labor Market Studies noted that kids our teachers. who work in well-planned vocational pro­ If we expect our students to be excep­ grams have a much better chance of find­ tional. then wc should concentrate on indi­ ing jobs. The report indicated that unem­ vidual interests and following some rea­ ployment rates for high school graduates sonable standards. We need lo focus on continue to grow; the recession has hit what each student needs lo succeed and them hard, and is going to make the not a one-size-fits-all education policy. prospects even worse. That’s why it’s I’ve found in my work with students in imperative that we expose our high school vocational programs offered locally that students to the world of work and the once you find a student’s interest — skills necessary* to land (hat first job. everything changes. If we expect lo The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported change young lives, we must concentrate that unemployment for people age 20 to on their individual needs to make it work. 24 was at 13.5 percent in June; for 25- lo Most of us would argue we’re not 34- year-olds it stood al 7.6 percent. Of against setting acceptable standards for those graduates who are employed, 48 our students. But parents should be con­ percent are working in jobs that require cerned when local control is being given less than a four-year college education. up to lhe state and to national authorities. Plus, more than three-quarters of unem­ In Michigan, we did a belter job of prepar­ ployed graduates arc employed in jobs ing students for college and work when we that require no more than a high school were able lo enroll them into a curriculum diploma. The report also indicated that, in lhat best suited their needs. j 2012. some 284.0IX) workers with bache­ Great education doesn’t come from a lor’s degrees or higher worked in mini­ set ot standards. It comes from great , mum wage positions, which is down from teachers with a passion to do whatever is 327,000 in 2010, but up from 70 percent in necessary to help their students succeed. 2002. Employers report they are looking for ~ . Fred Jacobs, applicants who have the ability to speak in Prcs“ic'“-J-Ad Graphics SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN On Columbus Day, discover new services online by Vonda Van HI Social Security Public Affairs Specialist “In 1492. 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Results wtll Last week: America’s political leaders succeeded in bringing down the government Monday, failing lo pass a budget propos­ al lied io amendments to the Affordable Care Act and placing more than 8(X),(XX) workers on layoff. Who do you blame? 39% 20% ]|G 30% Republicans Democrats lea Party AH of them For this week: Political slakes get higher Oct. 17, if Washington politicians cannot reach agreement on raising the debt ceiling and detault on America's debts. Which would you favor? □ A higher debt ceiling limit □ Government default �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 2013 - Pago 5 State News Roundup Code developers compete Bureaucrats have A crowd °pX.,\lichig^n<?,c Elopers gathered for c , build mob ?Is P^t week­ end to design a an(J h 1 applications for suite govemm e a shot at win- manufactured latest ‘crisis’ To Jhe editor: h»v?e. hcJ.d P00 do'V11 unl11 today, but ‘tally had it with this manufactured and*1110*3 Cr’s*s” b-v lbc politicians. Our IRAs . sf°ck market accounts have finally Bounded from 2008. and the politicians are U king us down the road to ruin with a debt crisis in 10 days. Elected officials should be Put on notice that if this happens, all of them yvdl fed the same wrath as Herbert Hover did tn 1932. What prompted me to write now is learning that five Marines were killed over the week­ end in combat and the families have been denied the immediate SI00.000 advance on their insurance policies to help with funeral expenses and other bills because of the gov­ ernment shutdown. The families are also denied travel help to Dover, Del., to meet the remains of these heroes. This is an obscene outrage to those serving or those who have served. In November all veterans benefits arc scheduled to stop, too? Meanwhile, Congressional leaders and the administration arc being paid? This manufac­ tured crisis will never be forgotten or forgiv­ en. What is wrong with the people inside the D.C. Beltway? 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Users can easily find a 'ar’\ty °r tails as well as information on near y edging and rcstau- reporters are asking from coast to coast as Americans watch in envy of folks in Tulsa, Okla , Lubbock, Texas, and St. Louis, Mo., where gas prices are poised to break below S3 as the average price for their respective mar­ kets. According to an Oct. 8 press release from GasBuddy.com. St. Louis consumers are already seeing some stations at $2.79; while Tulsa has some stations at $2.85 per gallon. In laibbock Tuesday, consumers could pay as low as $2.89 or as high as $3.59 per gallon. “While the direction of current prices reflect what we can expect for (fourth quarter} fuel prices, it’s certainly encouraging to see how many states already have stations with regular gas available for under $3.” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst A team front Mdland High School took home a total of f?r winning both the crowd favorite and civic involvement awards for their rniUgi application. Computer sci­ ence teacher Robert rox and three seniors, Richard Doktycz. Thor Russell and Aaron Green, designed the application that informs Michigan residents about their state legisla­ ture and allows for bill tracking and the use of social media to collaborate about introduced legislation. Michael Evans. Ben Fraser and Dennis Fiore, all of Detroit, won $1,000 for best idea for their LoveTax application which makes it easy to sec and pay taxes owed on any prop­ erty with a credit card and provides the abili­ ty to build a community campaign to fund the tax payment of a historic properly to stop foreclosure. "This weekend some of the best and bright­ est code developers from around the state, nation and world put their skills to work for the public good," said John Nixon, director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. “Code Michigan is a great example of how we’re thinking out­ side the box on way s to reinvent Michigan.’’ Civic coding is the act of creating works of software for the purpose of promoting gov­ ernment transparency, citizen engagement, government efficiency, public policy, and monitoring emerging issues and economic development. The state will now begin the work to imple­ ment the applications and make them avail­ able for public use in the near future. Grants awarded to support criminal justice efforts Drivers in 18 (other) states see gas below $3 gallon "How low could they gl)?.. Local, home town service Backed by Big City resources Jeffrey A. Kersscn. AfF* Rtihin M. Welton D.nid M. Mullenberg. CLU. CMC’. AIP (269) 948-9969 525 W. 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Oct. 15 at 7PM the homecoming Aedit;oc< are open to any h:rh school age seaksn and up. 0 J?® BARR/ McKeown, Kraai and Phillips, PLC, Certified Public Accountants of Middleville is pleased to announce that Michael H. McKeown, CPA joined the firm September 16, 2013 Michael received both a Bachelor Degree and a Masters Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University. He has spent the past four years working in Unsing for Plante Moran, a regional accounting firm. Professionally, he is a member of the American I Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association <>f Certified Public Accountants. Michael is married to his wife Megan, who is the Communications Director for the Barry Community Foundation. In addition to spending time with Megan and their 18 month old daughter Riley, he enjoys farming, and spending time outdoors. Michael was active with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is looking forward to becoming more active within the community. I I I I Michael has experience assisting clients in various industries, while focusing primarily on for-profit companies. His specialty is in financial statement audit and review services. Additional areas j of competence include accounting, benefit plan audits, and corporate and individual taxation. McKeown Kraai and Phillips, nc whaI Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads At the Dennison Performing Arts Center located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 231 South Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Dress Rehearsal Open to the Public December 5 Shows at 7PM Dec 5. 6. 7 & at 2PM Dec. 7 <fc 8 Queitions: Call Doug or Norma Jeon 269-945-9249 or 269-945-2332 THORORPPLE Governor Rick Snyder announced Monday that criminal justice agencies across Michigan will receive more than $6 million in federal grants to strengthen anti-drug and crime fighting efforts in the state. The funding is made possible through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program, both of which were applied for and awarded to the State of Michigan earlier this year. "These grants will be used to enhance pub­ lic safety in our state by combating drug abuse and violence," Snyder said. "This fund­ ing will help build stronger communities through increased enforcement, prevention and treatment efforts throughout the criminal justice system.” The State Police Southwest Enforcement Team will receive $119,872 for its work to address nareotics-related issues in eight coun­ ties. including Barry County. Byrne JAG funds suppo^ a|| aspects of the criminal justice system, and this year’s awards focus on school safety, mullijurisdictional dnig task forces, priority population drug courts, data-driven policing, juvenilefocused community poHcin indigent defense and prosecutorial efforts" RSAT funds support the development and implementation of residential substance abuse treatment programs in correctional facilities. Agencies receiving fund; have l||)til Sept. 30.2014, to spend their awards. A com­ plete list of awarded pmgrams is available at www.michigan.gov/cjgrant5 with GasBuddy. "Our network of websites shows 18 states where motorists could access gasoline below $3 per gallon today: Missouri, South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma. Arkansas, Virginia, New Mexico, Louisiana. Tennessee. Alabama.,New Jersey, Kansas, Georgia, Nebraska. Iowa, Ohio and Indiana." If current supply and demand remain unchanged and West Texas erode slips into the mid-$90s per barrel, then perhaps by Thanksgiving consumers could see as many as 33 states (two-thirds of the U.S.) with gas sta­ tions selling below $3. added Gregg Laskoski, another GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. In Hastings, gas was as low as S3.15 per gal­ lon Monday, but jumped back up to S3.49 by Tuesday. Certified Public Acco un t a n fs He is currently accepting new clients and would be pleased to discuss your lax and accounting needs. You are encouraged to contact him by visiting the company website at wyvw.inkncro mtn to obtain additional information. McKeown, Kraai, and Phillips, PLC was founded by Michael's parents. Scutl and D»b McKeown, in 1985 and now includes four partners, four additional CPA’s, three staff accountants, a firm administrator, and two administrative assistants. The firm provides a variety of professional services including compiling reviewing, and auditing financial statements, tax return prepara­ tion for individuals and small to mid-size businesses, as well as consulting services. 500 Edward Street. PH'^26^ 795.79’? GIL 616.454.9242 FAX: 269,/95.2545 infnQ mkpcpA.com �Page 6 - Thursday. Octefccr 10. 2013 - Trie Hastings Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ „i,„rrhes Weekly schedules of Hastings area available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-9 Highway. N'x’-hvitlc. Ml 49073. Pastor Don RMCoe, (517) R52-9228 Morning Celebration 9 xr A 10.30 am. Fellow chip Time belore Lhe ten ice. Nunery. childrens rcir.i»tn. youth group, adult email group minivtry. leadership (raising. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd . P.O Bm MR. (cor­ ner of Miki Rd. A S. M-43). IXltcn. Ml 49346 Pastor R' f- Claypuol. (517) 204-9390 Sunday W«*hip Sen ice 1030 aJn- io 11-30 im., Nunery uod Children* Ministry Ttunday night Bible stndy and pruyer time 630 pan. to 7.30 p rn CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ' 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 am. Morning Worship Service 10 45 9 m ; Evening Sen ice 6 p.m ; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hx'tinp Dan Currie. Sr Paster. Ryan Rose. Youth PaMor. Josh Maurer. Mumu Pastor. SurxL) Senicev 9 15 a.m. Sunday School for all ajei,10;30 a.m. Worship Senior. 6 p.ni Evening Service Jr Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr High Youth Group 7-9 pm. Wednesday. Famfly Night 6:30 pm.. Awcnx Bible Study. Praise and Prayer Call Church Office IMS8004 for urfornuricn on .MOPS. Children's Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654 Worship Services. Sunday. 945 irx, Sunday School. 10 45 am. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grose Rd. PaMor Rainfall Bertrand. Wheekhair acces­ sible end elevator. Sunday School 9.30 am Worship lime 10.30 am Youth activities call fur informa­ tion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond Sl. Hastings. Pastor JC. Crank cordully invites you to crime worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 am. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of thr.e num­ bers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618, (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenditp (Local) 269-945-3327. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road. Hastings Paster Bob Wilson. Church Plume 269- 948­ 2330 Pastor’s Home 269-9454356 bjwlft.Vh-,bcg!obal net. Sunday Schoo! 9 45 am. Worvbip Service 1045 am, Sunday Evening 6 pin. Wedne’xLy 7 pm. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S M-37 Hwy. Dowling. MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland Sun­ days - 10 am. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service < Summer Schedule * Adult Sunday School: 9 a.nt. Worship A Children's Programs 10 u.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes. Praise B^r.d, Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more' Call th- church office at (269t 721­ 8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 p m ), cmail office6’mci.net or visit w ww country chapel'jmc org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Mam. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pa^or Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9.15 Hastings ASSEMBLY of GOD Ifr74 S State Rd. Hastings Ml nursery and ptc-chool availabtv a m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH ?(OI Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (269 1 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service. 9:30 a-in Sunday School II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.: Bible Stu«ly A Prayer Time Wednesday nights ft 30 pm. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in living). Sunday services each week- 9;|5 xm. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a m. Holy Communion (each week'. The Rector of Ss. Andrew A Matthias is Rt Rev David T. Hustwuk The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is httpy/trax to/andrew matthias. We are part of Lhe DhVtse of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The Unital Episcopal Church of North America :md use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our sen ices. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax Na: 269­ 8184)007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Bchon. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm Sunday Morning. 9:30 am Sunday School; 10.45 am Morning Worship; St. Hi Youth 5 to 7 p.m ; Sunday evening service 6 pm. SonShine Ihrschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May). Tuw, Thurs. from 9-11:30 urn, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Saidy at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May) Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served! (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am • Women’s Bible Study. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd., P.O. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scutl Price. Phone: 269.94H-0900 Website: wwwlifepa!e*xxont Sun­ day Worship 10 am. Wednesday Life Group 630 pan. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of A*syna Rd, Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Prai*c A Worship 10:30 am. 6 pm; Wed. 6.30 pm. Jesus Club for buys A girls ages 4-12. Paster* David and Ro>e MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is SotDciMie Specit!.’* Fit information call 616-731-5194. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Co'nmunin <»/ Chmt/Minerj uha Glorify G'xl, Srrentnhen one anMtr ord Transform our World. 502 Ea t Grand Street. Hastings. SundaySunday School for all agev 10 am. Morning Worship II am, Evening Worship 6 p.m Thuriday; Bible Study A Prayer 7 p m For informa­ tion about other ministries and oppor (unifies contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email ps>Uxjim'x cbck'fstmgs.orx or Kt our Website: www.vbuhastinp org CHURCH OF CHRIST Ml N. MtchiganAve., Hastings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship 11 Wednesday Night Bible Study / p.m , QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M.79 East. PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 490JK. Pastor Rev. Jeny Bukoski. (61ft) 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip H am. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Don Spxhnua Office Phon? (269) 945-9574. Office boon arc Monday-Friday 9 am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hounk 8:45 am. Worship; 10 45 a. tn. OntonfK’rary Wonhip. And Nursery Cam /bailable during wonh.p (infant* through age 4) Sunday School for hr K-12th is available during 10.45 Traditional worship service.. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal dCQl Tikxday from 5 to 6 pm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ''Sbrngtorning Famltes Ihru Chritt" 2635 North M4? Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pa<or Brian Teed. Associate Pastor.Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays; Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) cam provided Sunday School 93040-15 xm. classes (at tod­ dlers thru aCulL Coffee Fellowship 10.05 am-10 20 aan Worship Service: 10:30 aan. & Children Church, ape 4-4th grade, dismissed announcements. during Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 pm and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Chib, 6 30-7.45 p m., age 4 thru (Hh grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50*) Bible Study at 10 ini and lunch at Wendy's. 1130 a m 3rd Thursday Brunch a: 9.30 a m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover Gods Grace with us' Holy Communion Every Sunday' Sunday, Oct. 13 - Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 A 10:00; Sunday School 9:30. Oct. 13 - Noisy Offering for Bany County Cares. CROP Walk 1:30 p.m., Men & Women AA 7 p.m. Oct. 14 • Adventures Bible Study 7 p m.; Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p m. Oct. 3 45 p m.; Grace Notes 5.45 p.m; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m Oct. 19Social Activities Hayride ft p.m.; 2645. f,a 2fi9-‘M5-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovcr- grace org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings, Ml 49058. (26*)) 945 5441 Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. .Sunday Sen ices: 9.00 am. 11 Church Study; 10.30 am Worship Service Visit us online at wwW-frMchmhhvi.n;^ fw infunoition on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs! Hm iwhumsj 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Fkxtab OSLEY WIIKI- 9454700 SCHEDULE Breaking the Mold Training 9 a.m.-3 p.m. taxation: 239 E. North St, Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ szr 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS. Ml Michael Joseph Hawthorne left his beloved home of Hastings to meet his maker on October I. 2013. Mike died with his two children til his bed­ side after a final day of celebrating his life with family and friends. Mike was taken by a rare and always fatal disease, PSP after waging a long and heroic battle of nearly 20 years. Mike was a lifelong Hastings resident. He loved the City of Hastings and all of Barry Cbunty hi 1966, Mike "The Canoe Man" Hawthorne started the family business U Rent Em Canoe Livery and saw it grow to be West Michigan's oldest and largest canoe, kayak and lube rental. Mike actively partici­ pated in the livery every weekend. He enjoyed riding shot gun during Sunday cleanup and greeting his old friends as they came off the river. Mike was a Hastings High School graduate and lettered in tennis and football. He attend­ ed the University Of Houston where he stud­ ied drafting and began a lifelong love affair with the State of Texas. After college Mike was employed as a draftsman at EW Bliss. While employed at Bliss he look over his father’s business Hastings Ice <t Fuel and was later a licensed realtor. Mike had an enthusiasm for life. He loved his family, friends, the Thomapplc River, his beloved Middle Lake property, local politics, high.school sports, the Olympic Games, old tractors, dune buggies and Indy racing. Mike was a baptized Presbyterian who rarely attended church until finding the l4>rd in his later years. Mike leaves behind his son. Steven Hawthorne; his daughter. Julie Fox; his son­ in-law, Jim Fox; his grandchildren, Sydney, Kelly and Ashton and best friend, Cynthia Miller. Please join family and friends in a celebra­ tion of Mike's life al Vinnies Woodfired Saloon al 133 East State St., Hastings on Saturday October 12, 2013 from 1-8 p.m. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website al vvww.girrbachfuneralhonie.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for lhe fam­ ily. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 15 • Congregation Council 7 p.m. Oct. 16 • Wordwafchers 10 a.m; Social Security Meeting (• Walldorff 6:30 pan.. (kL 17 - Gappcr Kids Hiiy information on worship service is pruvidtd by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings S/VRAN/XC, Ml. Ronald Bruce Beyer, age 77. of Saranac formerly of Hastings, passed away Oc, ( , 2O13 in Grand Rapids. He was born July 93. 1936 in Ionia, the son of tniesi and Hc|cn (Walsh) Beyer. He was a Belding High Schoo) graduate, class of 1954. Ronald married Jean \jarie Sharp on Fcbntar) 16, 1957 in Ionia. He was very involved in high school athletics and was an avid golfer for nearly 50 yWrs ue enjoyed traveling abroad and family events. Ronald owned and ojXTdted Dog & Suds in Hastings. He was a |jfc member of lhe Elks and Knights of Columb us and was a member of St. Anthonys and St. Tlicrcsa in Florida. He always staved busy with various projects at his workbench. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Jean; sons, Kevin (Mary) Beyer of Hickory Comers and Kurt (Linda) Beyer of Rockford; grandchildren. Bob. Kyle. Ashley. Katelsnn. Kelly, EHc and Kristen; brother Bill (Julia) Beyer of Ionia; sisters, Dorisa (Jack) Hanim ot Ann Arbor. Mary z\nn (Gordon) Galloway of Morley, Judy (Fred) Schafer of Phoenix. AZ. Joan (Jim) Penn of I.ake Placid. FL, Janet Mooney of Virginia and Lynn (Chuck) Wedra of Phoenix, AZ He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother. Jackie A Mass ot Christian burial was held Tuesday, October 8, 2013 al St. Anthony s Catholic Church in Sa^naf with Monsignor Ed Hankvveicz aj ce/rbimt Visitation was held Monday al Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Memorial contributions may be made in Ronald's name to St. Anthonys Catholic Church or the American Heart Association. Online condolences nuy be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.cont 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Aaron was bom June 25.1983’in ,,astin2s’ the son of Keith and Verna (Homister) Tobias. Aaron loved his job as a ialt°° art,s1’ and h,S dog- He will be remembered for his hcart °f gold. Aaron is survived hv his "ife. Stephanie (Nickols), whom he maHedon June 15.2012; his parents. Keith and Vema Tobias; a son. Austin Ue; a daughter Fniily Mauree; and a child that will be born in Marcb; a brol,hcr’ Andy Tobias; his father and molher-m-law. Craig and Elaine Sudeik>< ‘nU?tS' uncles, cousins, a niece- and several Inends Aaron was preceded in death by his grand­ parents, Ken and Eleanora Tobias, and Eldon and Mary Homister an aunt. Betty: and uncles, Ralph and Kyk. । A memorial scrv< ,.j|| be conducted. Thursday, ! p.n>, at the Oe ton M,x„c Ux| * s M..|3 Htghway. Delton. With Pastor .L?,-Worden officiating-. Memorial ‘1 Michigan Pitt Bull Rescue will I* . XiateJ '’k-a'e viM1 wwwwniia,,,^, -W to leave a condolcncenk.„ sfannly- Thursday. Oct. 10 — Movie Memories presents ’’The Fuller Brush Man” with Red Skelton. 4:30 to 8; An Evening with Friends: A Wine Pairing Event al Seasonal Grille with' a holiday basket auction, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 — preschool story time has fun with friends. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 — toddler story’ time savors apples, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutor­ ing, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; frugal living group explores “Greening Your Halloween.*’ 6:15 to 8 p.m. Call lhe Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! HASTINGS, Ml - Daniel Lee Dostert, age 54. of Hastings, died unexpectedly oh Thursday. October 3, 2013. He was born October 14, 1958 in Ann Arbor, the son of William and Christine (Jayne) Dostert. Dan Graduated from Hart High School and continued his education at Muskegon Community College and Kellogg Community College. Dan served in the United Slates Navy for 15 years and was honorably discharged. He was a paramedic with Mercy Ambulance for the past 16 years. He enjoyed hiking, camping, being a para­ medic and working with the Red Cross. Dan was married January 6. 1995 to Diane Kennedy in Leesburg. FL. He had lived in Ann Arbor, Mears. Leesburg, FL and Hastings. ■ He is survived by his wife, Diane; a son, Andrew; parents, William and Christine Dostert; brothers, Brian and Kevin Dostert. "I am no longer available for 3rd Truck." Visitation will be held Monday, October 7, 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 8. 2013 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Robert Fong officiated, bur­ ial was at Riverside Cemetery with full mili­ tary honors by American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. MemorjaJs. can be made to Barry County Habitat foe HuriOmityL -oil t ........... I Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Hom€ in-Hastings. Please visit our web site to leave a message or memory’ to the family. www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. BUSINESS BRIEFS BCN Technical Services improves facilities In recent months, the BCN Technical Services building in Hastings has undergone some changes. | It is] a much-needed facility’ improve­ ment and facelift lo go with our continued support of our employees and the communi­ ty. said BCN President and CEO Dan Savage. BCN technical Services has recently seen s gmficant growth, including the largest sin- viV-’iT^1 ,n/hC con,Panies history,” he and ■n,Cd S!“es in b(,tl1 iiiis oX r^s a record ,or ,his facili<ylin ,• rePresen,s J,,sl P->rt of our con­ tinued growth model for this division. . ,■ L no?.nce<l •he community to helu us continue this growth with th, i P r skilled workers. This is one „f ‘°n °f needs." said Savage. -The BB^- grcal“‘ referred to locally, has been in u ? “ “ S 1914 and will celebru, th u aMlngs since year anniversary ttexi yc'’ •!’ U"ding’S 100' BCN Technical Service a U S lion, is a wholly owned s..h t S' tonx1raAG. Combined, they |„ °f Schukr Michael J. Hawthorne 1 Mike "THECANOEC&»H on Saturday tv, K awlhornei ■fr»m 1 :od-8-S®r ’2th ot VINNIES WOODFm^T sUFcurev °U0Prn Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. , Call 945-9554 for 3 .Ucrnoda, it,?D,f|REDSALOON at 133 t _ __ Hardware in llou Sl- »ext to more information. —- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 10. 2013 — Page 7 Minor injuries reported in fiery crash nlIER BRIDGE in BARRY COUNTY bY Gtrald Stein _____ NORTH 4: Q 8 7 V: JO ♦: Q 9 7 3 ♦: AQ876 West EAST £ A652 V:J9 AKJ8 2 4: K J 9 4 V: K Q 8 6 5 2 ♦: 10 6 ♦.J SOUTH: ♦: 10 3 V:A743 ♦:5 4 ♦: K 10 5 4 2 Dealer: West Vulnerable: None Lead: loV North East Pass Pass Pass 34 pass Frances Schneider celebrates 104th birthday Frances Schnci^r" I1’ Cc’cbr^’ her 104th South West Pass Pass Puss 14 4± Today s column continues to look at defensive play during a bridge hand. As a defender, there is a great need to communicate with your partner in all of the ways that the game allows. Today’s hand, taken from a recent duplicate bridge game nt a local club, shows the importance of the lead as well as signals, including altitude, count and suit preference. All arc important tools and techniques at the disposal of the defensive partnership. Today’s hand was played seven times in an evening session. Four pairs played in spades bypassing lhe wonderful heart suit. The North/South team was defending, and the lead from North was the 10V. An observant South quickly scanned the dummy, and she deduced that the lead was a singleton. Counting the lead, lhe six hearts on the board, the four in her hand left the West declarer with two hearts. North’s lead was asking for a heart return for a ruff. The question is what suit would North lead back to South to play the same sequence all over again? Is there a way to ask for a certain suit to be returned? You bet there is. Here is where the suit preference discussion that partners North and South had just before lhe game began paid off handsomely. With South winning the trick with lhe AV. there was a choice of hearts to lead back to the North hand for lhe ruff. Would it be lhe 3V, the 4V, or the 7V? The choice was South’s and a definite message would accompany each selected card. According to suit preference protocol, a low card led back suggests that North lead a lower ranking suit, either clubs or diamonds. Because South had the K4h, her intent was to lead a low heart, suggesting to North, that after lhe ruff, he play a low club to lhe K^ in the South hand. In that way, South could continue another heart. Why not a diamond? Listen to the bidding. West had opened with a 1 ♦ bid at the beginning of the auction, so lhe lead had to be a club. North with the A# and lhe trusted his partner to have the and duly led a small club to lhe waiting K^ after trumping the lead of the 3V from South. South won the third trick with the K^ as planned and led another heart. In this case, it did not matter which heart as West was also out of hearts by this rime. The problem for West is that trumping low will be overtrumped by North for the setting trick. That is what happened in the actual play. West put the 64 on the heart return from South, but North overtrumped with the 74, setting the contract one trick for a minus fifty points for East/West. Do you see a way for East/West to prevail on this hand? On the third heart lead when West is out of hearts, she must trump high with lhe A4, winning the trick in her hand. Then she must lead a small spade to the J± on the board, finessing the Q#. When the J4 wins, she plays the K4 dropping the Q4 in the North hand. The heart tricks will provide a convenient place to dispose of diamond loscrs and the remaining club loser. East/West can make lhe contract or can make a 4V contract had they bid lhe heart suit to game. The North/South team with defensive tools to lead, to count, and to use suit preference leads provided them with a near top board on this hand. The singleton lead in a trump suit is a very effective lead and creates problems for the declarer immediately. The suit preference signal is an advanced technique that partnerships need to practice and perfect as they defend. As all bridge players know, you are a defender fifty per cent of lhe lime. Take the time to use the techniques lhat arc at your disposal, including informative leads, attitude signals, count signals, and eventually the sophisticated suit preference signals to improve your defensive game. Your game will improve immensely with all of your new defensive skills. Good luck on defense! . ***** birthday Oct. 14. ' • mily will honor her Oct. 19th at h1 v Liny an(j Dcb Winkler with cake and ice aeam Flames destroy vehicle involved in crash. (Photos provided) Cards may be scn! 10 Carveth Village. Room 149. 690 West. Iain St., Middleville. Ml 49333. Marriage licenses Jason James Miller, Middleville and Kimberly Marie Main. Hastings. Kevin Dean Clarke. Bellesue and Susan Lynn Cox. Bellevue. Wayne Gay len Cosgrove, Dowling and DebbiJo Ann Truax, Battle Creek. Terry Alan Brown. Nashville and Rhonda Anne Sylvester. Hastings. John Thomas Gaiski Jr.. Delton and Sarah Marie Polley. Delton. Joseph Fay Stonncnt. Middleville and Taunia Sue Sl. George. Spokane, WA. George Ixo Stratton. Middleville and Hope Elane Vaughn. Akron. CO. Timothy Lee Slighter. Hastings and Holli Lyne Fager, Hasting Roy Louis Bishop,’Bellevue and Megan Louese Thornton, Bellevue. Kenneth Edwin Haight. Jr.. Middleville and Beth Ann Harper. Middleville. Firefighters douse flames of a burning vehicle. Firefighters worked quickly to put out a car crash suffered minor injuries and was treated fire after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morn­ at Pennock Hospital. Barry' County Sheriff’s deputies were ing on M-43 near Tanner Lake Road. /\ driv­ er escaped before the vehicle caught on fire, assisted al the scene by Michigan State Police from the Way land Post. Haslings/BiRCH Fire acceding to police reports. Barry- County Sheriff’s deputies were and Mercy Ambulance. called to the intersection near Bob’s Gun and Tackle at about 7:16 a.m. Tuesday. According to officers, two vehicles had stopped in the road when a third vehicle failed to stop. One of the three vehicles In the Oct. 3 Banner article regarding Dr. caught on fire after impact. Kenneth Merriman, he should have been Police said one driver involved in the identified’as an M.D. Correction: THB-519- PURCHASE GOOD TIME PIZZA ANO NOT ONLY OWNA GREAT EXISTING BUSINESS SETTING NEW RECORDS M THE PERFECT Bridge News: Currently nine students arc studying defense techniques in their class in SULLMEREALL OF Battle Creek’s Kellogg Community College bridge class. Leads, counting, and signaling arc all part of this class. A beginning class for new bridge players or those who wish to review the new Standard American system will begin on Monday, October 28lh. You arc invited to enroll at KCC’s Life Long Learning program al 269-965-4134. Need a ride from Hastings? Let them know that. ***** 2011.. You’ll also oisn a great piece of real estate along the Thomappie River cn Rctfe 66. Opportune incudes a S'-cO sq ft restaurant conpiefcly removed snee 2009. ft your looking for a turn key tnis'ness investment on top ot tftw game wth even more upside. caG Trade’.’a/k ioday' “Nationally Certified, Hometown ( out milted" WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Bridge News Two: Bridge News Two: “Learn Bridge in a Day’’ is a fast way lo see if you would like to leam the world’s best card game in a very short intense lime. It all starts on Sunday. October 20lh, from 1-6 PM in Kalamazoo at the Kalamazoo Bridge Center. Visit their website: www.kzoobridge.com ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teacher bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: htipd/betterbridgeinbarrycountyinichigan.blogspot.com ) Tnj&Mf / g" 3^13^:^ Weighing? lbs. 4 of£and 19 1/2 inches long. 1-269-945-0514 TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Sept. 25, 2013 at 6:54 p.m. Danielle Arnett of Hastings. We.pit g Aerabella Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 27, 2013 al 7:52 a.m. to Chad and Melissa Greenfield of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Brogun Henlie Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 30. 2013 at 12:41 a,m. to Jeffery and Lcanna Diamond of Sunfield Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 inches long. 15 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches*long- and Sept. 26. 2013 at 5:26 p.m. to7 |()i J5 Lena Wengerd of Hasungs.W«'8n,ng ozs. and 20 inches long. Noah Andrew, bom at Fe’"1<g^c"TMill<:r J Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Methodist Hospital on Sept. 8, 2013 at 2:18 a.m. to Dustin and Alicia Mcrlau of Plainwell Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. and 21 1/2 inches long.** Troy Joseph, bom al Pennock Hospib^on Timothy M., bom at PennockP' Tables and chairs available. Emmett Lawrence Mcrlau, bom at Bronson Olivia Jane, bom al Sept. 25,2013 al 6:57 p.m. to As y Teipstra of Hastings. Wetghtng 8 !«. > Sept. 27, 2013 at 4:30 Wcighing 7 and Edrice Lenoir of Has tint lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 5 inches long- Calistro, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct 1 2013 at 2:24 lo Danielle and Calisto Munguia of Uke Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 18 inches Jong. ***** Emmett Lawrence Merlau, bom at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Sept. 8, 2013 at 2-18 a.m. to Dustin and Alicia Mcrlau of Plainwell Weighing 9 lbs 8 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings For All Your Tent Rental Needs j/ewbom babies r ATTENTION AH Barry County School Retirees! Interested in protectincj your Pension and Health Benefits? Come to C.O.A. Building 320 W- Woodlawn Ave., Hastings Wednesday, Oct. 16 • 9:30 AM Guest Speaker: MARSp Executive Director Mark Gustella £3® maM City of Hastings Position Available I Arts and Events Coordinator I The Citv of Hastings is accepting applications for a I part-time Aris and Events Coordinator. Applications I will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will serve in the Community Development Department and act as the City’s primary point of contact for communication and coordination related to Arts and Events activities in which lhe City has a role. The candidate shall attend and participate in activities, attend merchant and stakeholder meetings, I I I I I I create and publish marketing materials and press I releases, and initiate new programs. The position will I require researching, grant writing, budgeting, out- I reach, scheduling, and organizing skills. Must be profi- I cient with computers, the use of social media, skilled in writing and be a great communicator. Minimum requirements include a high school diplo­ ma or GED and a drivers license valid in the Slate of Michigan. Minimum 1 year of practical experience working in the field o! community development, event coordination, and/or outreach and program develop­ ment. Wage range for this position is 515.00 - $17.00 per hour and does not include a fringe benefit package. Maximum of 20 hours per week. An application form and full job description are avail­ able upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to John J. Hart, Community Development Director. 269-945-6001. ’ John J. Hart Community Development Director : w .. . .. _____ �Pag* 8- - ll»yrs*l.w. October 10. 2013 - - The Hastings Banner Financial Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD bj Elaine Garlock Tin- I akc Ode^i Area Historical Society meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Freight House with a program on historic houses in town. Ako an update will be given by the society s 1 losforxl House w hich is on the grounds of lhe depot complex. . Hie Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Oct. 12. at I p.m. at the Freight House. The library will be open until 5 p.m Fhe local post office has announced lhat the new dispatch lime for the afternoon mail pickup will be 3:40 Monday through Friday. Saturday time remains at 11 a.m. Formerly we had mail delivery' twice daily. Now our post office gets mail only once |>cr day. Earlier this week, a few fields of soy beans ,, I m had some *** d? °f had been haneMW; »■ partially harcom. One com fie' 'rilin.. with the stalks vested The view was tanking half green, half brown, Jy working The lawn mantcunl0 b)ow on fallen leaves, using thtir m the leaves into thick n"vs’ . .| c j’ri-River Next week s events mdud^ wes, „f Museum group meeting al sebewa Belding. Saturday evening dinners a .Tenth ofUkewood Wood drive will be Monday. Oct. 21. Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified am 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Notice of Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll 9 For Improvements to Gun Lake TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board has confirmed the Special ' Assessment Roll for improvements to Gun Lake. The Special Assessment Roll in the amount of $512,000 has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection and oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and contingencies over a five-year period (2014 to 2018). Said Special Assessment Roll and all assess­ ments thereon are final and conclusive unless attacked in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of this notice. This notice is being published pursuant to Part 309 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, PA 451 of 1994, as amended. Gun Lake Improvement Board Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan 77M1270 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BRISTOL LAKE CHANNEL (SUNSET DRIVE) AQUATIC WEED AND PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstow n, Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants in Bristol Lake Channel (Sunset Drive) (tlie • Improvements”) in lhe Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: . Bristol Lake Channel (Sunset Drive)Aquatic Weed and Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 1 lx)ts and Parcels Numbered: 08-09-190-013-00 08-09-190-015-00 08-09-200-069-U0 08-09-200-070-00 08-09-200-072-00 08-09-200-073-00 08-09-200-075-00 08-09-200-077-00 08-09-200-078-00 08-09-200-080-00 08-09-200-081-00 08-09-200-082-00 08-09-200-083-00 08-09-200-084-00 08-09-200-086-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Harvest season offers lessons to investors 1 S harvest time aCain. Of course, harvest season may no| mcan that much to you if you uon t work in agriculture. Nonetheless, you can learn a |ol from tj10Sc who do — espeCI“i 1. ‘n your as an investor. , !! p nrv 0 few of these lessons to consider: *, * 7.^ your portfolio Through the prop­ er combination of fertilisers and irrigation, farmers seek to maximize the growth of their crops. And if you want t0 give your portfolio me opportunity to grow, you need to "feed” it with die right mix of investments. This gener­ ally means yoU’|j nccd to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based securities. Keep in mind, though, that the value of these types of investments wi|| f]uctUate, sometimes sharply and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose somu or all of your pnncipal. • Be patient. Crops don’t grow overnight. Farmers know that they will put in countless hours of work before they sec lhe fruits of their labors. And they know that, along the way, they will likely experience setbacks caused by a variety of issues: too much rain, too little rain, insect infestations — the list goes on and on. When you invest, you shouldn’t expect to ’’get rich quick” — and you can expect to experience obstacles in lhe form of bear markets, economic down­ turns, changes in legislation and so forth. Continuing to invest for the long term and focusing more on long-term results than short-term success can help you as you work toward your objectives. • Respond to your investment “climate.” Farmers can’t control the weather, but they can respond to it. So, for example, when it’s been dry for a long time, they can boost their irrigation. As an investor, you can’t control the economic “climate,” but you can make adjustments. To illustrate: If all signs point to rising long-term interest rates, which typical­ ----- STOCKS-----The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from tbe previous week. Allria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Rowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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As an investor, you should also diversify; if you only owned one type of financial asset, and that asset class took a big hit, you could sustain large losses. But spreading your dollars among an array of .. such as stocks, bonds, cash vehicles - may l,elP redu“ ,hc and other ... on ,,our portfolio. (Be e(tCre though, that diversification by itself a profit or protect agarnst Xding ti°e '°Rda..vely few STalfenges of those who farm the land we can Lam some techniques that may help us to n'r/»7°rtLrXn»nr/W« by Edward Jones for .se by sour load Edward Jones F.naneial fAdvisor if yon ~ Mark IE Christensen at 269-945 3153. Refrain from rinsing raw poultry by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Cooking is part necessity, but it’s also partly cultural. The way we cook says a lot about the societies we live in and the tra­ ditions that influence our families. I know (hat a lot of what I do in the kitchen is an echo of what my mother taught me. When I crack an egg into a mixing bowl, I scoop out lhal last little bit of raw egg white in the shell with my fin­ ger and scrape it off on the edge of the bowl. My mother grew up in lhe Great Depression and learned not to waste food. Some of her habits have been passed down to me even though I grew up a full gener­ ation later in relatively easy circum­ stances. When I start to cook a chicken or turkey, I also do what my mother showed me. Step 1 for me is cutting open the plas­ tic wrap the bird comes in and discarding it. Step 2 is to reach inside the cavity of the fowl to remove the package of giblets. (I cook those pieces in a saucepan with a bit of water as a treat for my faithful mutt, Buster Brown, who deserves a bit of pay­ back because he keeps me company in the kitchen while I labor there.) Finally, in Step 3, I hold the bird over the kitchen sink and rinse it inside and out in cool water running from the faucet. It’s lhat last step that has now been called into question in my mind. According to a news piece lhat ran recent­ ly on NPR’s website, there’s no gcxxl rea­ son to rinse poultry' prior to cooking. Beyond that, there’s really every reason lo refrain from rinsing birds because tiny droplets of water bouncing off the carcass spread microorganisms to everything around your sink for a distance up to three feet. Some of those droplets get on you, some on your kitchen counter, some on any dishes that may be in the vicinity of the sink. The contaminants that arrive with poul­ try into our kitchen can be serious busi­ ness. A microorganism called Campylobacter and our old friend salmo­ nella combine to cause close to 2 million cases of foodbome illness in the U.S. each year. A way to reduce the threat they pose is not by rinsing raw poultry, but by thor­ oughly cooking lhe birds you prepare. . Yet many of us continue to rinse. In fact, according to the NPR piece, about 90 percent of cooks rinse raw poultry. We do it because our mothers taught us the tech­ nique, not because we’ve really thought about it. And rinsing is reinforced by some cookbooks and by reruns of Julia Child, the famous "French Chef’ of public tele­ vision who rinsed her birds as we all watched. Habits can be tough to change. But now is the time lo stop rinsing your chickens and turkeys. Just thoroughly cook your birds. It’s easier than rinsing, and safer as well. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a gcologist at Princeton and Harvard universi­ ties. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. SWANS, continued from page 1 Ik'.tndj'y of Lake (. h j-ved (Sunset Drnc) Aq utic Wcv»t nr,J PUnt ( outrul Special Ai.x-^«ncnt l)i<t»ct NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is lo be levied in the form of a special assessment against tach benefit fed lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. Puruant lo the resolution of the Township Board adopted on October 2,2013, the costs of the Improvements are lo be periodically redetermined on a yearly basis in accordance with the resolution. JAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OE THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WH I HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013, AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY, BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAI AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PAR­ CEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH Till.’ MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMS ION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT AT Tl IIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in jierson or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the heating, in which ca.se a personal appearance at lhe hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Boaid of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: October 2. 2013. Jur-e Doster, Clerk, Township of Johnstown 77581362 • Denied the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program application from Stanley Aspinall in Section 21 of Johnstown Township as recommended by the county^s planning department due to the application s description of planed lake lots lhat arc not planned or zoned for agricultural use. • Approved the scheduling of a Publ,c hcar‘ ing regarding the 2014 proposed county budget as part of the regular board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 9 a m. Also approved was the recommendation to adopt the 2014 budg­ et. lhe general appropriations act and millage, following the public hearing• Approved $93 235 in claims. $4,596,5-/ in pre-paid invoices* and $8,259 in commis­ sioners payroll. ’ • Approved the State of Michigan Emergency Management Performance Grant for fiscal year 2013 • Received an annual report presentation from County Medical Examiner Dr. Philip Croft of Sparrow Forensic Pathology in Lansing. On a five-year overview comparing Barry County death rates requiring a medical examiner with the other eight counties serv­ iced by his Lansing firm. Croft noted that Barry County has had a significant suicide increase. Deaths by suicide increased to 14 in 2012, up from seven in 2011. Croft did note that, through Oct. 7 of the current year, only six suicides have been reported, “not near the pace of last year.” Croft also related that the county is only one of six in the 83-county state to be accred­ ited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. All six accredited counties are serviced by Sparrow Forensic Pathology. • Accepted a request from Dull that the board begin to develop policies and proce­ dures for the animal shelter. “How many animals can we support in that building?" Du|| asked |o i)lustiatc the nM(J lor baseline information that can be used for making decisions about capacity, supply pur­ chase and staffing levels. H H We have a framework in place to outline ,ha‘ ,O in P'“«“ nn^J-w^“n'y Administrator Michael thX Je hrin p'=>“. w about hidM-n rea'iCdanimal wn'rol- ™s is ter ln® P°l|cy around the animal she!- able?*" Witt meeting *° havi"8 ■»*»«- ™T"CrS *° considcr a"d *0* * ’ commi««>of-the-whole of-the-^te foLnarr* ""r" mn8 at ™nty eouX, “ con’,niuee’ °« l5’ be8i“- e ’ w- State St., Hastings- See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processino business cards, invitations and all your printing needs 9’ J-M Graphics’ PRINTING Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city umjt$ �caiiy l|,e A- *Ju’ck MiperfliK*,s g^pevted by tribe TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Chief Noonday Rules Visits tribesmen Cutler knew all of these chiefs, especially Askasaw. who was about his own age. But of them all, Sobby was his favorite. Chief Noonday came from the Slater Mission in Prairieville occasionally to visit his tribesmen near the county farm. The last time was in 1855. Cutler was then running a daguerreotype studio in this city. One August day that year when he was on lhe street, he looked eastward up State Street and saw an astonishing sight. tw them all through “"d ,ali,-v f°r h,m> for he «n,i‘:u,s ,o ■",d call him < Cutler's friendship ness ,cr- that was "’'"’■This whieh ‘c,s of helpful­ dusky Pri^"" "8" Bladly । nan)e roller I" " ,hcre!1"" "s<a^.->Hhi, lndian as one of the ^mc,' l' ‘Pttimens of hU")S and fishing together. Chief b ’« > 'aught his white friend how’ to tell the difference between the tracks made by the coon and that made by the skunk, a di^eone while hundred could distinguish. These two compamons often hunted coon together after the Hrst light snow had fallen, and lhe animal could thus be tracked to his home in some o ow tree. Coons were val­ ued as a table delicacy by the Indians, as well as for their fur- , Barry County once home to large Ottawa village, part 2 At that time f 1940s J, the supreme authority of the Ottawas was old Chief Noonday. 'Hie ruler of the settlement al the mouth of Cedar Creek was Pemob-na-go. Next lo him was Chief Sobby. who succeeded Pemob-na-go upon the latter’s death. Next below Sobby was Packy-iy-Yak. who always wore a leather girdle covered with metallic ornaments about his forehead. (Indians names were spelled from sound, by. lhe pioneer white settlers here, conse­ quently there was a lack of uniformity. For example, the Chief Pncky-ty-Yak referred lo by Cutler appeared in H.A. Goodyear's paper as ‘‘Pec-i-tiac:’ Sobby as “Sawbie;” Pemobnfego, as “Po-mo-o-go:’ Askasaw as. "Asquei-soh”; etc.‘This difference was under­ standable. However, by following the sound of a name rather than the spelling, it is easy to identify an individual Indian even though his name is spelled differently by different indi­ viduals. - Ed.) . Askasaw. whose remains are buried in the Barryville Cemetery, and whose grave is the only one of them all that is marked, was the last of the chiefs. He governed but a feeble remnant of the once large band of Ottawas. Askasaw was bom on lhe present site of Hastings, on the north side of the river, just east of the Michigan Avenue bridge, where the Indians used to camp when hunting or trapping along Fall and Stanley creeks. The Hastings Donner - Thursday, October 10, 2013 — Page 9 broad ,,r tremend”11 ’ jniu.vii>ins and , n[X)ul 5fcetlO“’b jliere was ,Iot about 175 P<wn%f>h^nh,sMoutfra" >uncc of fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnos Banner f‘)II(nvinX hyz.v published in the Mav 1, WO. centennial edition of the Hastings anner. The 1956 article was based on inter­ views by Banner editor M.L. Cook had in 1 >10 with James W. Cutler, the last of the Barry County pioneers who knew the Indians intimately. Cutler, was bom in New York state, was orphaned at age 3 and taken in by his older sister, who later married Ephriam Shattuck. When the Shattucks moved to Barry County, so did Culler. His brother-in­ law was put in charge of the McClellan farm near where 'I homapple Manor stands today. Young Jim spent much of his time with Ottawa boys his age. Part 2 continues ***** :'n“'v' Several Indians w'ere driving a pair of Indian ponies lhat were dragging what appeared to be a load of small branch-covered trees toward the village. Culler’s curiosity was aroused and he went down to meet thB strange equipage. Arrived at what is now the comer of Michigan Avenue and State Street he waited, and at this point the Indians also stopped. He found that they had borrowed a wagon of Mr. McClellan who lived near their village, had filled lhe box with boughs for a bed and arched it over with leafy branches. Inside was Noonday, who had been taken very ill while on a visit to the Upper Thomapple village. 'flic Indians had tenderly placed their loved and honored chieftain on this well-shaded wagon bed. and were conveying him, they said, to the home of his good friend, Selkirk, the missionary', who lived in Allegan County. Last visit to Hastings Cutler was able to fix this date of Noonday’s last visit to Hastings very definite­ ly as Aug. 18. 1855, for he remembers that it was two days thereafter that his first child was bom. Noonday died at Selkirk’s very soon after this time. Pemob-na-go, w ho died three years later, was believed to have been 113 years old. Selkirk, the missionary', occasionally came to minister to the spiritual needs of the Upper Thomapple Indians. Near “Indian Landing” now a part of Charlton Park on Thomapple River immediately below the mouth Of Thomapple Lake, the Indians built a log building used by Selkirk as a church, a mis­ sionary school and later as a residence Cutler heard Selkirk preach to the Indians in this log church. It was not used by them very long, nor was the school long main­ tained. The government continued to force lhe Indians to go lo reservations; and the change in their methods of living caused by the coming of the whites so decreased their number that neither the school nor the mis­ sion work could be maintained. The Indians seemed to be unable to gain a living or to hold their own when the white man changed their hunting grounds into farms. The Indians selected this location for their mission because it was a central location for their camp when they were hunting, trapping or fishing about Thomapple Lake, or the three streams that flow into that body of water. The site had ample room to draw out the boats and do all lhe work they did while on these trips or when sugar making. Chief Sobby, who lived in the village at the mouth of Cedar Creek, was. according to Culler, a fine specimen of Indian man. He said he never saw a more ideal man, physi- The area around Thornapple Lake and Quimby has been important to Native Americans for centuries. They have returned to Charlton Park for the annual Pow Wow for decades, as seen in this 1960s photo. Buried in unmarked grave He then told why he had left the box with a him drunks so as to get his money away from Sobby was a genial companion on a hunt­ friendly white man. Smith, it seems, had been him. He explained that he was educating two ing trip. Cutler said, and it seems a pity away a long time in the government employ sons in a college in Montreal and lhat he indeed that we do not even know when or in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, repre­ wanted this money to pay for their education. where he died. So the body of this friendly senting Uncle Sam in his dealings w’ith the Simith left shortly for Canada, and Culler Indian who "iLS »dways kind to the whites, Northern Indians. Two white men, he said, never saw him again. rests in an unmarked grave, as docs the body had dogged his tracks for weeks trying lo get (To be continued) of Chief Noonday who was equally friendly and helpful to pioneer settlers who came herc.[Chief Noonday is buried in Prairieville TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Township along what is now Cressey Road, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN near Ixxkshore Road.) That Sobby s respect for Cutler was deep, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF and lhat it was shared by the members of his SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL race was shown very strikingly on al least one occasion. Culler was living at the time in WILLOW COVE DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT “Aunty Knappen’s” house, as he called it. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that lhe Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry located about where Western Auto Associate County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Store now stands at 109 W. State [Barlow­ Township to make certain public improvements consisting of paving and other improvements Florist in 2013]. to Willow Cove Drive located within the Township, which is a private road within the One evening. Cutler had gone out to visit Township (the "Improvements'’), has made its final determination of a special assessment dis­ his friend. Lewis McClellan, who lived a lit­ trict which consists of lhe following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by tle w ay up Jefferson Street. It was late when the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be he started for home. The only light was that specially assessed: . WILLOW COVE DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT from the stars shining above. As he rounded SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 lhe comer to turn west up State Street, towards his home, he saw an Indian, clad in 08-09-010-046-00 08-09-010-022-00 08-09-010-011-20 his blanket, evidently waiting for him'. When 08-09-010-047-00 08-09-010-023-00 08-09-010-011-30 he saw the white man. he at once called 08-09-010-050-00 08-09-010-025-00 08-09-010-011-40 “Sobby.” ’I hat sounded friendly, at least, and CutJ^r..’inquired uju^he._\vas and xybatJie 08-09-010-051-00 08-09-010-026-00 08-09-010-015-00 08-09-010-052-00 08-09-010-027-00 wanted. • . ..08-09-010-018-00 08-09-010-038-00 08-09-010-021-00 It turned out to be Jim Smith, an educated Oneida Indian, who was employed by the MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT U.S. Government as an interpreter in its negotiations with Indians in the West. The Indian handed Culler a box with a request that he keep it Smith he should call for it. It was quite heavy, and ps it was not fastened, Cutlers curiosity prompted him to open it when he reached his home to see what it was that this dusky fellow had committed to his care. Box contains fortune Imagine his surprise when an inspection revealed that lhe box contained $800. most in certificates of deposit on New' York banks, but also considerable gold and silver coin. Needless to say, no one outside Cutler’s own family ever knew of this box. In about two weeks, Jim Smith called for his box, which Cutler had securely wrapped and carefully hidden. Without attempting to open it, the interpreter placed it in the folds of his blanket. Cutler said to him, “You had bet­ ter count it to see that it is all there.” "No," said the half-breed. “I know Sobby would not steal from me." 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I Call Now! > 1-877-990-52521 < "vw PripMetalRoofs COJ" Z WEIGH SCALES LUe Buy... • Car Bodies • Mixed Metals • Aluminum Wheels • Farm Equipment * batteries • Radiators * Drurns & Rotors • Condensers "“] [)oundar> of Willow C’uv c Df h c Priv ate Road Impnn cment Special Assessment District No. I NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll tor lhe special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost ot said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in lhe special assess- "’tAKF NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OE THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Wil I HOI D A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 23.2013. AT 7:00 O'CLOCK PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 13<>ll S. M-37 HIGHWAY. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN IN !•;„) TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CON­ SIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKF FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public CXTAKF FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PAR CH OF AND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH Tl IE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THimdrn n WS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HOI 1 Mn ONLY IFSA1D O'UNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIE ASSESSMENT AT Ti US HEARING. An appcManw may he made hy an owner or party in in Ur e,t or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternattve an appearance or protest can be fifed Sth the Township by letter prior to the hearing, m winch case a personal appearance at the hSThis N»U« Sautinnfeed by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. JumJ|feutcis7k' W">hiP »' Mnstown �Pai* 10 - Thur^y , ^Octobe, 10.20,a announces October Young Citizens „ Elementary School’s Young Citizens for October are (from left) Alexis c ild, Hailey Christie and Lucas Richards. They are joined by teacher Jill Smith. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for October are (from left) Carley Laubaugh, Paige Woern, Cassie Adkins, Jessica Singh and Gabe Stolicker with Principal Chris Cooley. Named Young Citizens for October al Northeastern Elementary School are Kirby Beck (left) and Nick Stafford, joined here by teacher Dawn James. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE (hat on October 22, 2013 the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2014 county budget during the reg­ ular Board of Commissioners meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the County Courthouse at 220 W. State St., Hastings. MI 49058. . J<aylynn: Gonsalves $ft) and’ Ejnily’ HajjZ pictured, w»th teacher,.Dan .Benningtield. are the Young Citizens lor October at Southeastern Elementary School. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2014 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator’s Office, 3rd floor. Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. MI 49058. 'or»jin>e Pamela A. Jarvis, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners St. Rose sixth grader Dominic Smith, named his school’s Young Citizen for the month of October, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. I Resolution to Proceed With Improvements to Gun Lake (#092613-01) Star Elementary School’s Young Citizens for October are Thomas Solmes (left) and Howie Frizzell with teacher Dawn Secord. i At a special meeting of the Gun Lake Improvement Board held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall on the 26th day of September, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Don Black, Bob Perino, Russ Yarger, Denise Medemar, Doug I Kammeraad, Jim DeYoung, Walt Blue, and Janice Lippert. j ABSENT: Jim Riehl. • The following resolution was offered by member DeYoung and seconded by member Perino. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the improvement program for Gun Lake; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Gun Lake Improvement Board to proceed with implementation of improvements to the lake including nuisance aquatic control, water quality monitoring, watershed management, and contingencies with an estimated cost of $102,400 per year for five years (2014-2018). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1 The Lake Board hereby determines that the proposed improvements are nmrtical that the petition submitted (or the lake improvement and/or the enabling resolutions are sufficient, and it confirms its intent to proceed with the improve­ ments. 2. The Lake Board hereby approves the lake improvement plan and the esti­ mate of costs. .................... „ Thic “.solution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in n Tna zuilnan Counties The petition and/or the enabling resolutions shall nm^eater be subject to attack except in an action brought in a court of com­ petent jurisdiction within 30 days after publication. .nnornn. AYES’ Don Black, Bob Perino. Russ Yarger. Denise Mede- NAYS: None. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADO Lake improvement Board, do hereby certi- I. Russ Yarger, secretary of sa un (feso|ution adoptccj by the lake board at fy that this is a true and correct copy public notice of said meet. a meeting held on lhe 26th day of S^"’ce with Act 267. Public Acts of ing was given pursuant to ana i Michigan 1976, as amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my r 2013. Russell Yarger. Secretary Gun Lake Improvement Board 2nd Qf Octoberi Delton Kellogg superintendent shares progress report on bond projects by Constance Chccscnian Staff Writer The return on investment that taxpayers expected when they approved 1.9 mills in May tor facility, technology and curriculum improvements within the Delton Kellogg Public School system are already becoming apparent. As staging for the final phases of the approved Proposal I and Proposal0 continue, Delton School Superintendent Pau) Blacken is already reporting the educational advances being offered through computer network upgrades. ’ “Teachers are already usin ,hc new staff desktop work stations, and the high school computer lab equipment is jn place," said Blacken during a project update. Proposal One, as approvcj . v01crs, cen­ ters on the implementation of technology and infrastrocture upgrades and im™osements to the categories .of educauop c,L.y efficien­ cies, physical education athletics‘and health, safety, and bamer-free accessibility. Hie pro­ posal also outlines structural remodeling of s|x.cilied areas, ol the Sch bu||ding» and add! ,ons ot safety a„d security measures. I he hrs phase of Pn)pos'* n hils a|ready begun with the schools undoing network upgrades and implementation ot a wireless Internet network. Additional technological upgrades to the science and computers labs and the auditorium are currently being evalu­ ated by the school planning committees. The district is expected to be wireless by the end of this year, and Blacken is optimistic that delivery' of new student devices will begin in September 2014. New technological devices planned for stu­ dents enrolled in the school system, and upgrades to workstations for teachers, will increase access and uniformity to learning tools and enhance teacher efficiencies, lhe replacement of classroom furnishings and upgrades to the school’s technology infra­ structure will support leanring and utilizing the new technology. Improvements in energy efficiencies, as identified in the approved bond proposals, will include lhe replacement of the roof and single pane windows at the middle school and elementary, exterior doors and entry glass at high school, and new energy efficient boilers in all three buildings. . Hie physical education and athletics pro­ gram will benefit from replacement ol the gym floor in lhe high school and resurfacing of the track around the football field. Health, safety and barrier-free accessibility improvements will see the replacement of access-control hardware and remodeling of the main entrances to include installation of security surveillance equipment. All fire alarm systems will be upgraded, as well. Also included in safety improvements will be relocation of the playground from the north side of the school to a more central location. Continuing with health and safety initia­ tives. the high school gym will get new bleachers, bathrooms will be remodeled in all three buildings, and three news buses will be purchased. Project details for Proposal Two describe a new mulli-purpose gym and fitness center added to the high school and a new conces­ sions. toilet and ticket building to be con­ structed al the athletic complex. “For each of our school buildings and tor athletics, subcommittees consisting of consult­ ants, school personnel and in some cases, com­ munity members, have been meeting all sum­ mer to help our consultants and the school dis tnct to spend our money wiselv as we make these improvements.’’ Blacken reported. I undines for technology purchases and for construction set to begin next spring are posted on our website, www.dkschools.org.” �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 10. 2013 — Pago 11 LEGAL JOllCES , N0T,CEVCREDff0R8 ‘n ‘he matter -r. decedent. ORCHARD STRFRT nr-’. lived at 53RQ mePnTEMBER24-2^'3teavLi^N' Ml 49046 dfC<j the Roberta^S2intrustundcr CABLE TRUST DATFn Jo? Wo°DEN REVOivnAdent Was ‘ho Settlor26 2000, wherein ‘ho WOODEN was nam^ ±Land D°UGLAS R. ^’v.ng at the time of or SuCCessor Trustee dents death Or 03 Q result of tho dece­ Creditors of thr» notified that all and of lho ‘^st are against the trust wHlSe fn93'"5^ or sonted to DOUGLASn ?*'!^?aned un,ess Pre- X?tt^»'^X4mon,hs,,,w NATHAN E.TAGG ^4°“™broaoway ff£SJ!NGS. M' «90S8 269/948-2900 ?°?GLAS r. wooden 10797 NORTH SHORE DRIVE DELTON. Ml 49046 (269) 623-4140 rrseivr Thie r • foreclosure notice deb* ZlTn? d0b’ co,!octor attempting to colled a D..^?y(lh™bon obtained will be used for this ,?EU Qro in lh0 M,,i,afy- Pte**® contact e « ! he nurnber listed below. MORTGAGE „ ~ Default has been made in the conditions of a certa.n mortgage made by: Kimberly Cnttendon. lo Mortgage Eledronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Vandyk Mortgage Corp., its succes* sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 15, :°?L^nd recorded October 24. 2007 in Instrument ' 20071024-0003433 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank. FSB. by assignment dated June 19. 2013 and recorded Juno 26. 2013 in Instrument #2013008080 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($108,926.79) mcfud.ng Interest 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 17. 2013 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West one-half of Lot 26 of Supervisor Chase's Addition No2. lo the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 2. Commonly known as 1115 N Jefferson St, Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale, or upon the expi­ ration ol the notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/19/2013 Flagstar Bank, FSB, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-83901 (09-19)( 10-10) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L Wilcox Sr a married person joined by Gloria J Wilcox his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated November 24, 2009, and recorded on December 11, 2009 In instrument 200912110011941. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One and 19/100 Dollars ($64,871.19). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing ot the Southwest Serton Comor Section 3. Town! North, Rango 9 West. Bony Township. Barry County. Michigan; Thencr. North 2640.00 Foot to the West IM Post oftw.d S acton for a Place of Beginning: Thenco East 220 Feo . Thence South 295.8 Feet: Thence Wes 220 Feet. Thence North 295 8 feet to The Place of Beg U) The redemption period shall bo 6 r™"'Jdoned jn dale ot such sale, unless detonrcned abandoned in A mo 3241a. in Which case accordance wrth MCLA 600 .3/ . lfw the redemption period shall bo y date of such sale. fofcd0sure sale under If the property is sold at forccio Chapter 32 of the Revised |( hek) pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be hew responsible to the person who buy Prn^gag0 the mortgage foreclosure sale o durjng the holder for damaging the property during i redemption period. Dated. October 10, 2013 For more information, please call. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-54^ File #424313F02 (10-10)(10-31) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Thief In the Matter of Robert I. Lester and Manan b. Lester Trust dated September 9. 1999- Da‘e Birth: Robert L. Lester - May 12.1914. TO ALL CREDITORS: J , NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The’ decedent. Robert L Lester, surviving Trustee, died June 12, 2004, leaving the above Trustee entitled the Robert L Lester and Marian E. Lester Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decodent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the dece­ dent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 4, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2401 77Mixn FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Peter A. Service and Michele R. Service, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Ina. as nominee for CitiMortgago, Inc. its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2007 and recorded August 23, 2007 in Instrument 4 20070823­ 0001202 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: CitiMortgago, Inc., by assignment dated September 25, 2012 and record­ ed October 8,2012 in Instrument f> 2012-005420 on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at tho dale hereof tho sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Twenty Cents ($62,284.20) Including interest 8.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00pm on October 17, 2013 Said premises are situated In Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 5 of Cappon's Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Northeast one-guarter of Section 3, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 3141 W State Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to lhe person who buys lhe property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated' 9/19/2013 CitiMortgago, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No. 13-84122 (09-19)(10-10) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Snider, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13,2004, and recorded on February 20, 2004 in instrument 1122502, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERI­ CA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($65,397.90). . Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1 .00 PM. on November 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 377; thence North 44 feet; thence East 120 feet; thence South 44 feet; thenco West 120 feet to tho place of beginning, being in the City, formerly Village of Hasting, according to the recorded Plat thereof The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during lhe redemption period. Dated: October 10, 2013 For more information, please call FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #431618F01 (10-10)(10-31) 77561239 . Luc,nda Ketchum ▼ in tho Matter of of bite Trust u/Va dated May 12. ”79 v ' Member us, '’TOAaCREO^olTORS; NOTICE to ated Ju|y ,9 "» decedent. Lucinda B. Luanda B 9,0 above Trust en‘»‘ creditors of u.. ,churn Trust in full force and ^^.fiod that J® d^nt or 01 Ws mon“’3 Date: October 4, 20 Law Weathers p43549 Stephanie S. Fekke 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-2401 77M1329 IF YOU ABE NOW M'UTARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN PRIOR ONE VEAH PLEASE CONJ*^°“R OFFICE AT MORTGAGE sale •Default has been made in the conditions of fl9lage made by Jarred C. Thompson, an * to ^9*9® Electronic Registray e™s- ‘nc., as nominee for Old Kent Mortgi’9® Company, Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Apni 24. 2001 and recorded Apnl 26. ‘001 m Instrument Number 1058685. Barry ©nWMichigan. Said mortgage is now hewoy B>e Bank of Now York Mellon as Trustee, CW'MBS 2005-R2 by assign­ ment. There Is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Sixty'S’* Thousand Four Hundred Nineteen and 36/100 Dollars ($66,419.36) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013. Said premises are located in tho City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 63 feet of the South 8 Rods of Lot 95 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to tho recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest II the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaj* io the property during tho redemption period. ‘ ■ If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 3.2013 Orians Associates, PC.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Ale No. 13-012680 (10-03)( 10-24) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin Healy and Vicki L Healy, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated March 7, 2007 and recorded March 26, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177855, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty Nine and 97/100 Dollars ($162,249.97) including Interest at 7.2^o per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue Barry County Circuit Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, Michigan at 1XX) PM on OCTOBER 17, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Baltimore, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows: to-wit: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 35, thence East 80 rods for the place of beginning, thenco West to the Highway, thence South along the Highway to the Creek, thence East along the Creek to the 1/8 line, thence North to the place of beginning, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West. Baltimore Township. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, tq PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to lhe person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damage to the property during lhe redemption period. If you are a tenant in tho property, p|0aSo contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 19. 2013 Ortans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Fite No. 13-000541 (09-19)(10-10) nMOin Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING October 1, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7 00 All board mem­ bers present Approved minutes from trio September 3. 2013 board meeting. Treasurer’s, Fire Department, and County Commissioner’s report read and put on filo. Approved Consumers Energy Resolution author­ izing for chango in standard lighting contract. Public Comment received Approved motion to amend the Barry County Central Dispatch 911 Service Plan Approved motion to opt out of Mule Swan Management Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77W1245 Thomas Rook, Supervisor IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of n mortgage made by Casy Schmidt, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 11. 2009 and recorded September 15, 2009 in Instrument Number 200909150009246, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There Is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Sevon Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four and 84/100 Dollars ($137,644.84) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged promises, or somo part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred lo herein below is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Stalo of Michigan, and is described as fo!!ows:Lots 18, 19 and 20, Morey's PlaL according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 46. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resend tho salo. In that event, your damages, if any, aro limited solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated October 10,2013 Orians Associates. P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-012485 (10-10)(10-31) 77M1376 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Garrett M. Krul and Rebekka A. Krul, husband and wife, to Bank of America N.A . Mortgagee, dated August 6. 2008 and recorded August 22, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080822-0008453, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred FortyThree Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight and 27/100 Dollars ($143,388.27) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 24, 2013. Said premises aro located in tho Township of Thornapplo. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Thomapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol!ows:That part ol lhe East 1/2 of Section 2, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thenco South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 2436.23 feet along the West lino of tho Northeast 1/4 to lhe point of beginning; thenco South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 172.16 feet along the West Und of tho Northeast 1/4, to the South line of tho Northeast 1/4; thenco South 01 degrees 04 minutes 13 seconds East 99.48 feet, to the South line of the North 6 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Stiction; thenco North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 202.81 feet along lhe South line of the North 6 acres ol sad Southeast 1/4, to the centerline ol Whitneyvillo Road' thence North 08 degrees 05 minutes 53 sec­ onds East 274.69 feet along the centeri.no ol Whitneyvillo Road, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 243.18 leet to the po.nt of ^The redomption per.od shall bo 6 months from thn date of such sate, unless detorm.ned aban­ doned 7n accordance wrth MCLA §600 32413. in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclos-ng mortgagee can rescind the sate. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of tho bd amount ten­ dered at sate, ptes interest f the property is sold at foreclosure sa£ pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at ho mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the '^’nreaI-nt.npmpady out office as you may have certain nghts. Dated September 26. 2013 Orians Associates, P.C., Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Filo No. 13-005981 (O9-26)(1O-17) contact 77591102 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Jesse Carver. SP and , Stacey Nowack. single person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Rcg.straticn Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 24. 2007, and recorded on August 6, 2007 in instrument 2007C806-0000554. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nabonstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 58/100 Dollars ($141,567.58). Under the power of sate contained »n sa'd mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on November 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs. Barry County. Mich gan, and are described as. Lot 8 of Pleasant Valley Plat accord­ ing to the plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, page 13 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall t>e 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower w.H be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated- October 10. 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 4240752F02 (10-10)(10-31) 77M1263 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by MICHELLE A. CARPENTER. A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for THE BANK OF HOLLAND. Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2010, and recorded on May 11,2010, in Document No. 201005110004746, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Eighty-Three Cents ($233,893.83), including interest at 4.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 7, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WESTALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1Z4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2022.77 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WESTALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 347.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 512.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 72 MINUTES 59 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 400.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED ON SURVEY SKETCH NO. 2004040-PDE SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT RECORDED IN THE BARRY COUNTY PALMER FARMS SITE CONDO­ MINIUM. SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STORM WATER RETENTION WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS. COMMENCING AT THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WESTALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 242.48 FEET: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 66.58 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 20 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 165.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 20.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 165 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from lhe date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case lhe redemption penod shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale It the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responses to the person who buys tho prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mort­ gage) holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. It the sate is set aside tor any reason, the Purchaser at tne sate shall be entitled only to a return ot the deposit pa d. Tho purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or lhe Martganeo’s attorney. U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schnederman & Shenimn P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farminoton Hills. Ml 48335 USB 003051 FHLMC 9 (10-10X10-31) �Page !2 - Thursday, October 10. 2013 - The Hastings Benner LEGAL flOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate FILE NO. 13-26511-DE Estate of KENNETH LEE CONKLIN. Date of birth: 12/22/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. KEN­ NETH LEE CONKLIN, died 09/16/2013. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to MELINDA A. HILL, personal representative, or to both the probate court nt 5572 WEISENBACH DRIVE. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Date; 10/07/2013 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 \ MELINDA A. HILL 5572 WEISENBACH DRIVE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 77531342 (269) 838-5420 FORECLOSURE kin-ricE Th,<J firm is a dobt collocter attempt OTW dobl Any information obtalnod win boV°X^ purp05°' " you aro ln Estate of FREDRICK I birth: 01/26/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS. s. decedent, NOTICE TO CREOTOR5ed04/05/2012. FREDRICK MEHL STRAUSS, d ,nal Creditors o! the forever batted claims against 'ha STRAUSS. Pcn>°"0' unless presented to NO bat0 court at 1360 representative, or to bo 4go7O and the por- 6TH STREET, MARTIN Ml datG sonal representative within 4 months of publcation of th's notice. Date: 10/07/2013 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 NORMA STRAUSS 1360 - 6TH STREET MARTIN. Ml 49070 (269) 929-1524 he Military, , our office at tho number isted bo>TO. MO “Re sale - Default has boon route in the «ona o'11 cor,“"' mortgage Union Fefl,a7m°n!l’ Po»r' “n un,n“,"od mnn.'» Union Federal Bank J Indianapolis, its successors “«'9ns, MoX°'October 28. 2004 nnd rccofded Novftmhnr 1 2004 in Instrument t '136525 Barry M'ahi9a"- Said ™nt®a?n •’•Swd through mesne assign­ ment. to: CibMog- ; by assignment dated February 26. March e, 2013 Instrument # 20i3.0026t4 on which mortgage there is claimed t0 bn due at lb0 da,e hereof tho $um of One Hundred Filty-°n° Tri°usnnd Seven X 7d7ATnty-Four ^'ars end Nine Cents ($151,774.09) inc|UcJjna interest 5.875% per annum. Under the Powe?of sate contained In said mortgage and the sta. jn such caso mado and provided, noticoishQfJ? given that sard mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa|fi, of the mortgaged prem^09-or some pag of |h ol public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry Coun^’1%0PM on October 31. 77581338 Notice Of Mortgage For®£,°®'lrOASL0MpT. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ATTN PURCHASERS: TO. sale may be MIUTARY DUTY. .rinded bvthe foreclosing mortgagee. In ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be th “ evXouti d.mages. If any, .hall be I mltrescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely lo the return olI the bld^ounl *• ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho^Stions cf a mortgage madeby MichaelJon MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald J. Thurber, a single man, Michael A. Thurber as attor Bluman and Devon P. Bluman. husband and wife, noy in fact for Michael Jon Thurber, ongma mortoriginal mortgagor^), to Household Finance gagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Ro9lstro’,on Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated May 9,2005. and Systems. Inc., acting solely as a nom™° !° recorded on May 13. 2005 In Instrument 1146444. Lender and Lender's successors and ass-gns, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ Mortgagee, dated May 11. 2006, and recorded on gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof May 12, 2006 In Instrument 1164550, and assigned the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand One by said Mortgagee to Colonial National Mortgage, a Hundred Eighty-Three and 35/100 Dollars division of Colonial savings, F.A. as assignee as ($226,183.35). documented by an assignment, in Barry county Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand One and be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, 12/100 Dollars ($131,001.12). or some pan of them, at publ;c vendue, at the place Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ of holding the circuit court wrthin Barry County, at gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ 1:00 PM. cn October 17, 2013. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage Will Said premises are situated In Township of be foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged promises, Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are or somo part of them, a! public venduo, at the place described as: Lo! 13 of B-Z-Bees Acres, Number 2. of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded W0 PM. on October 17, 2013. in Liber 5 of Plats, Pago 58, in the Office of the Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Register of Deeds In Barry County, Michigan Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. The The redemption period shall be 6 months from the South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5, Block 4 Daniel Striker’s date of such salo, unless determined abandoned in Addition, according to tho recorded Plat thereof in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. the redemption period shall be 30 days from the The redemption period shall be 6 months from date of such sale. * the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held from the date of such sate. responsible to the person who buys tho property at If the property Is sold at foreclosure sate under the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. holder for damaging the property during tho pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held redemption period. responsible to the person who buys tho property at Dated: September 19. 2013 the mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage For more Information, please call: holder for damaging the property during tho FC H (248) 593-1300 redemption period. Trott & Trott. P.C. Dated: September 19. 2013 Attorneys For Servicer For more information, please call: 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 FC H (248) 593-1300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File *428999F01 Trott & Trott, P.C. (09-19)(10-10) Attorneys For Servicer T7M0M1 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS Fite IM00144F01 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ (09-19)(10-10) 77* IOC 55 MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION RICK FEIRICK and NANCY FEIRICK, HUSBAND WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT AND WIFE, to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2005, and recorded on MIUTARY DUTY. August 26, 2005, in Document No, 1151709, and ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be assgned by said mortgagee to Federal National rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono dered at sale, plus Interest. Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado in Nineteen Dollars and Forty-Four Cents tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Adelbert A ($149,419.44), including Interest at 3.000% per Baker, a married man, original mortgagor(s). lo annum. Under the power of sale contained in said PHH Mortgage Corp, dba lnstamortgago.com, mortgage and the statute in such case made and ■Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2007. and recorded provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage on August 24, 2007 In Instrument 20070824­ Will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem­ 0001253, in Barry county records, Michigan, on ises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho East doors of lhe Barry County Courthouse in date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on Seven Hundred Sixty and 26/100 Dollars October 31, 2013 Said premises aro located in ($82,760.20). Barry County. Michigan and are described as: SIT­ Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ UATED AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF gage and tho statute in Guch case made and pro­ THORNAPPLE IN BARRY COUNTY, AND STATE vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will OF MICHIGAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF or some part of them, at public vendue, at Iho place THE WEST 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING of hold-ng tho circuit court wilhln Barry County at DESCRIPTION; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE 1:00 PM, on October 31, 2013. WEST LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 4 NORTH. Said premises are situated in Township of RANGE 10 WEST. 598 FEET SOUTH OF THE Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro WEST 1 / 4 POST, THENCE EAST 476 FEET, described as: A Parcel of Land in Iho Southeast 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 714.80 FEET, THENCE WEST of Section 24. Town 1 North, Rango 10 West 476 FEET, THENCE NORTH 714.80 FEET TO described as- Commencing at a point on tho East BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 225 FEET Imo said Section 24, which lies 565.53 feet duo OF THE EAST 49 FEET OF THE WEST 349 FEET North of tho Souineast corner of Gald Section 24; OF THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING AT A POINT thenco North 1440 feet for lhe place of beginningON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 4 thenco South 89 degrees 35 m.nuto West 264 feet’ NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, THORNAPPLE thenco North 300 feel, thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes East 264 feel to the center of Highway M­ TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. 598 43; thence South along tho center of said Hiqhwav FEET SOUTH OF THE WEST 1 I A CORNER; 300 feet to tho place of beginning THENCE EAST476 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 714 8 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from FEET. THENCE WEST 476 FEET; THENCE the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ NORTH 714.8 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a jn NING. The redemption period shall bo 6 months which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such Gale unless determined aban­ from the dale of such sale doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In II tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud'caturo Act of 1961 from lhe dale of such sate. If the above referenced pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be he'd property 13 sold at a foreclosure salo under Chapter rosponstete to tho person who buys tho property m 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage 600 3278, the borrower wdl bo held responsible to holder for damaging the property during the the person wno buys the property al the mortgage redemption period. foreclosure sole or to the mortgage holder for dam­ Dated: October 3, 2013 aging tho property during the redemption period. Fof more informalion, please call: Federal National Mortgage Association FC J (248) 593-1311 Mortgagee'Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, Trott & Trott, P C. PC 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmingion Attorneys For Service: Hills. Ml 48335 L8PS.002567 FNMA (10-03)(10-24) 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File M428936F01 (10-03)(10-24) 2013 Sad premises/are situated In Township of Bar71 ?ar^ County. Michigan, and are described as: Make/Model: Re<Jman Vin/Serial #: 11263989 Model Year.- 2001 un;t No 9 of Hickory Grove, a Condominium, accord no to the Master Deed dated May 13. 1996 May 14. 1996 in the C8Unty RGW$ter of Deeds. Liber 660, Page 303, and amended in Liber 668, Pago 442, and known as Barry County Subdivision Plan »7. Together with an undiv^ed interest as a tenant in common In the common elements of tho Condominium, if any, an(j an other rights and Inter­ ests appurtenant to unit No. 9 of Hickory Grovo. Commonly known as 15358 Brooklodgo Rd, Hickory Comers Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sate, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging lhe property during the redemption period. Dated: 10/03/2013 CitMortgage, Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 13-87549 (10­ 03)(10-24) T7M1Z1T NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-De’ault having been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN W. BIEK and DONNA L BIEK, his wife, 100 COATS GROVE ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49050, Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE CENTER, LLC, 29621 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY. SOUTH­ FIELD, Ml 48034, Mortgagee, dated OCTOBER 2. 2006, and recorded on OCTOBER 19. 2006, In INSTRUMENT NO. 1171624 in tho office of tho Register o! Deeds for Bany County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is cla’med to be due the sum of ONE HUNDREDFIFTY SIX THOU­ SAND NINETY FIVE AND 15/100THS ($156,095.15) DOLLARS including interest at (6.125%) percent per annum along with attorney fees and costs as provided for In said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue o! the power of salo contained in said Mortgage, and the statute In such case made, and provided, notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the Mortgaged premises, or some other part of them, at the Barry County Circuit Court, City of Hastings, Barry County, and State of Michigan on NOVEMBER 14, 2013, AT 1:00 P.M. in the after­ noon, to sell at public auction, to tee highest bidder, the premises described In said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount so as aforesaid due on said Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorney fee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect their interest In tho premises, which said premises is described as- TOWNSHIP OF HAST­ INGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED <AS BEGINNING AT A POINT 83.5 FEET EAST AND 450 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE SOUTH S0U™ 30 DEGREES 17 EAST- 211.05 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 54 MINUTES EAST, 84.75 FEET; SHORP a? 7113 FEET M0RE °R LESS T° WESTERLYA?n^CH LAKE: ™ENCE N°RTH* TC FROM THE SHORE OF SAID LAKE o.FEETMORE OR LESS DUE EAST WESTTO tX^?E 0F BEGINNING; THENCE ERTy ADDrIc-c LACE 0F BEGINNING. PROPhastingsS.J00 coats grove road. period shaHI«WNSH|P. Ml 49058Tho redemption Sh unles' dPi?(5) lhe dat0 of £UCh with MCL 600 3^ abandonGd TrJS period shall be 10 wh,ch MS0 ,he rodon"pl,or sate. KENNETH? days from lhe dal°A^rnph NEY FOR BuTLER II (P 28477) ATTORCLAIR 9MnotRTGAGEE 24525 HARPER ST. «080 (586) 777-0770 U 13 UO-10)(10-31) 7753,333 Notlco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Clemons and Carolyn Clemons, husband and wifo, original mortgagor(a), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5. 2005, and recorded on September 13, 2005 in instrument 1152692, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Three and 90/100 Dollars ($137,233.90). Under tho power of salo contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on October 31, 2013. Said premises aro situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 28. Bryanwood Estates Subdivision, as recorded in Libor 6, Page 14 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dale of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3. 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #383194F03 . (10-03) (10-24) 77M12O9 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley O. Chase and Terri L. Chase. Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2007, and recorded on December 17. 2007 in instrument 20071217-0005295, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 80/100 Dollars ($281,510.80). Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notico is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, Described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 13; thence East 1485 feet to the place ol beginning; thence North 1320.1 feot- thenco East 550 feet; thence South 3 degrees 21 minutes West 1322.3 feet to the South line of Section 13 to a point in tho center of High Bank Creek; thence West 472.5 fee! to the Place of Beginning. . . . „ . , The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sate under rhanter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, oursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held rosoonsibte to the person who buys the property al tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption penodDated: October 10. 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 . Trott & Trott, P.CAttorneys For Servicor 3 4^0 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 FlZgton Hills. M chigan 48334-5422 Fite XM10356F02 (10-10)(10-31) Notico Of Mortgage^ECTORAn'EMPr THIS FIRM IS A DE0T anYINFORMATJON ING TO COLLECT A ^J-^thaT PURWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED npp|CE AT THE POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR aCT1VE M1Unumber below if YOU ATTN PURCHASERS: Thisyour ^damages’i'nny. shailplus return of tho bid amount tendorea u MORTGAGE SALE^^ been made in tho conditions of a mortgag original mortWilHam. a single woman mdw dua. c | (ion gagor(s), to Mortgage Elec ronn2QQQ Systems, Inc. Mortgagee, d .nstrumen! and recorded on January 2. 2W/ t0 1174505, and ass-gned by u3'd r/ j CibMorigngo. Inc. as assignee as an assignment, in Barry county records. on which mortgage there is claimed , oeVQn daw hereof the sum ot Fihy-Ono Tho^and Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 2VI00 Doi ar- (S Under fho power of safe confined in said modgage and tho statute in such case made' and P vided, notice is hereby given that said ' be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged P^mtees. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the p.aca of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 24, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and ore dosenbed as: me North 51 1/2 feet of Lot 631. except the West 4 fees. City of Hasting. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. II the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 26. 2013 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fite #429992F01 77MTO73 (09-26)(10-17) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In lhat event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount tendared at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE'S ALE - Defautt'has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Samir B. Karadsheh, a mamed man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2006, and recorded on March 9. 2006 in instrument 1161124, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Green Tree Servicing. LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Ono Hundred Seventeen and 66/100 Dollars ($149,117.66). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 17. 2013. Said premises aro situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 50 foot of Lot 7 of Replat of Lot 13 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 1 according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on Page 98, Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 19. 2013 For more information, please call1 FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 ‘Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #361024F03 ‘ (09-19)(10-10) 77580897 77531283 City of Hastings v Public notice 'heoft Mday. "•"5"ft; Oetober 8 ' -701 East State Street. "”*'?■ sS2®SS.?«BS?'SS'8; "4 “eir ballob will also be tested. ei “Pon ।fil’ro',ia'• '“SJcSS City of Hastinits 8jo-619-3777I. Thomas Emery' City Clerk NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the B .rrvT* Board of Commissioners held Oct 87nn“nty available in the County ClerL ‘ n?~13’ are 220 W. State St., Hastings, beh een fh k'CC at 8:00 am. and 5:00 p.m. Monday tl ough P ?rS °f www.barrycounty.org . ’ Friday, or �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday, Ociotef 10 2013 — Page 13 Hastings township enjoys qH#t but bright board meeting k. ,, ■ hVCon5'‘,nf'ShP^nta„ Hastings Charter°T Ur"" ben. dealt with nearlyT"^? B<Wd n,cmsun Tuesday inelud,nL. ,h ? ,"""c undcr energy lo p„Wcr I.'^.Phn to use solar designed by the townshh S ,”<’dulc- lvin» o XXe want io ,.e. * Supervisor Jim Brown *r‘ous on lhi<’ "rhe module has underJ°^ 1)031x1 membcr\. and wc have reduced 1^’° ,imfProVed desi?n We want to have a ‘ i of constniction. Play al next year’s stat. fc’Ul rcady to dis* be lhe power source ’So,arcnerPy will Cedar Creek will h*. » un‘l and Pierce al packet for users “ e'C an educationm^ulcSuX^rmavdh^USSJ°" nnd ^ycl'ng portion of a busing lik ° Ihc bn^hteM ed motions kc mecl*ng that includsent aTnd K , PPtX)Ve Wilhow eon- the board’s attention updates on lhe rem l ing that is currently underway to in? County Central Dispatch building, specifical­ ly. the progress of an add-on to the ongma budding. ‘ Other improvements, including the insta lation of a new boiler and plans to rep!«ite <«<-• roof, are progressing nicely,” informed Murphs. . Township Clerk Anita Mennell reminded the board lhat the Dec. 5 board meeting will see the election of the new members to the 911 committee pursuant to state mandates requiring at least 51 percentof the sitting 911 committee members be active law enforce­ ment personnel. Board members talked about the emer­ gency sen ices that supixirt Hastings and sur­ rounding townships and mulled over the sug­ gestion by lhe planning and zoning committee . . for ten... . • for town . io implement a ID uPhip Police who respond t<> ^un'..c costs c • Bnergcm-v |t, n„d ((, increase and it r v<msiqC|^ . „eirsl,> maintain the Tr' nned that u •’ said Brown. Murphy 1 nhiiL'»nccs emergen.) <crv^,.ve h«>kc down, requiring <-M . . kp]j5 . < cost of which would have amh(l|(lt) ,‘^n three townships that ting> Charter crv,CcBrown Mated that ■ emerga*"»\lhe lowest cost per c.ip>M ’ terviecs in Barry Countycontinued , The board nicnibu J’<> <lisCUss items of interest. I,r0'’,ning me.,Cndancc to area planning an ' |ped lh U‘'n"s The Walmart intersection .• u attention of the members for a they di5. cussed the latest Quests hv Rutland Township res' » improve the budget revisionrtaSUrVr repOrtS‘ and 3 minulc upk^X01^a,so discuss€d drivew'iv^ fiCa!y- addinE new Eravel 10 andth/i ren,lndcrs of flag removal dates terv , rnporranee ol maintaining the cemeTt tnSJ“rc a P1’*’*’" »PPearan«. ne budget revision motion was approved o transfer hinds allocated to help maintain i.c " d '^hip hall, located al Historic . * °n. ,!ark’ lo tbe *°tber services and c aiges. Hastings Charter has allocated funds e ast three years to help with upkeep and maintenance on the hall building and to sup­ port lhe implementation of handicap accessi­ bility. Charlton Park informed the Charter township board that they would not be using any of the allocated funds this year, freeing the money to be used elsewhere in the town­ ship. Yearly budget reviews and development due at next month prompted the board to dis­ cuss a cost of living increase for sitting mem­ bers that will be included in a budget submis­ sion at next month’s Dec. 5 township meet­ ing. The board voted lo approve a cost of liv­ ing increase for trustees, increasing their com­ pensation by .$5 per meeting and a cost of liv­ ing increase for the elected board positions, equating to a one percent increase, for lhe treasurer and supervisor. "Increases to tow nship board member compensation has not happened in Hastings Charter township in the last 9 years. We have been very- frugal and have done a great job serving the community while cutting costs for the township.” said Jenec Phillips, treasurer. “Wc have good peo­ ple doing their jobs and we haven’t consid­ ered any increase since 2004/’ added Brown. ( Broun ;harc|l..wthe .bQ^'^ih^^ch township sets its own salary guidelines and that Hastings Charter township board members rank among lhe lowest paid’ officials in Barry County. Keith Murphy, township trustee, brought to Fire destroys Woodland area business Firefighters battle a blaze at A&L Wood Products on Brown Road near Lake Odessa Friday, Sept. 27. The buildings were a total loss. A fire late Friday evening. Sept.. 27, destroyed A&L Wood Products, located at 5670 Brown Rond. The business is located on the farm of Leroy and Erma Thomas, the parents of own­ ers Andy and Perry Thomas. Six fire departments, — Lake Odessa. Clarksville? Woodhuiii" Freeport.n,Sunfield * and Hastings — worked together to battle lhe ! blaze. Ross Jackson, a cousin and friend, brought his excavator, and assisted the fire depart- ments by dismantling the building in order to more efficiently fight the fire. Fire officials inspected the rubble Tuesday, but no cause was found. “We are grateful no one was hurt,” said Andy Thomas. “I-.vcD Nickel the cat made it out. We truly thank.al I the firelighters and, Ross for their cxtrevrilinary efforts in fighting the fire." : . Plans to rebuild would most likely be somewhere besides the current location, but nothing has been decided, said Thomas. Barry County CROP Walk is Sunday in Nashville The 31st annual Barry County CROP Hunger Walk will step off Sunday, Oct. 13. from Nashville’s St. Cyril Catholic Church to again make a committed effort to help fami­ lies deal w ith hunger issues both locally and globally. Individuals, church groups, businesses, and any organization is invited to join the fun and the effort as walkers, sponsors, volunteers or prayer partners. Registration is set for 1:30 p.m. with instructions given and a prayer offered at 1:50 p.m. The three-mile CROP Hunger Walk will set out at 2 p.m., rain or shine, and is sched­ uled to be completed by 3 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. “Our goal this year is to have 2(X) walkers who raise S 18.000," says coordinator Nolan Hudson, who already has participants from 14 churches and businesses on his sign-up list. Of those donations, 25 percent will be distributed in Bany County and the remainder is given lo fight hunger around die world through lhe Church World Service otganization." Local recipient organizations will be Barry County Cares (formally Love Inc. of Hastings), lhe Hastings Community Food Pantry, Good Food for Freeport, Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and the Middleville Food Pantry'. This year’s fundraiser will carry additional incentive for youth groups in the form of challenge gifts. Hudson and his wife, Joan, will donate $ 100 to any youth group that rais­ es $500 in donations. In addition. Lary Jackson, area representative for Church World Service, has secured a donor who will match the Hudson’s gift. So, if a youth group raises $500. the Barry County CROP Walk will receive an additional $200. Runners arc welcome to the event but, because of insurance and safety concerns, recreational wheels such as bikes, rollerblades, scooters, and skateboards are discouraged. Wheelchairs, strollers, and w ag­ ons are welcome on the all-sidewalk course. Additional information and materials are available by calling lhe Hudsons at 517-852­ 1821. The couple is also willing lo visit homes, organization, or business locations to discuss the importance of the CROP Walk and how to become involved “Il’s a wonderful time lo join with others that are just as concerned in helping families deal with hunger, both here in Barrs County and around the world.” says Hudson. “Wc can make a difference both locally and globally as we share lhe blessings given to us b\ our Creator.” The CROP Hunger Walk started in 1983 under the leadership of the late Larry Hollenbeck who died in May. Id honor of Hollenbecks playful habit of wearing mis­ matched socks. Hudson is encouraging this year’s walkers to also don mismatched socks in honor of Hollenbeck’s leadership some 31 years ago. Hudson reminds, too. lhat participants can join the fight by being a walker or by spon­ soring a walker. Donations can also be made directly to lhe CROP Hunger Walk with a check made payable to CWS/CROP. Donations are also being accepted online at the crophungcrwalk.org website. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 12-607-CH Court Address 220 N State Strcot. Hastings. M chigan 49058 Court Telephone No <269) *945-1286 Plaintiff BANK OF AMERICA. N A.. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING. L P. F/K'A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SER­ VICING. L.P PLAINTIFF S ATTORNEY TROTT & TROTT. PC. By: Jennifer L. Burnett (P75365) 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 248 642.2515 v Defendant UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE KAHLER FAMILY TRUST, DATED AUGUST 1, 1993 TO: Unknown Successor Trustees of Kahler Fam ly Trust, Dated August 1.1993. IT IS ORDERED: * 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to determine what interest (if any) is claimed by the Kahler Family Trust in the property located at 109 Scribner Street, Delton. Michigan. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or be’ore 11/14/2013. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the rebel demand­ ed in the complaint filed in this case. 2 A copy of this order shall be publ.shed once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. ' 3. A copy of this order shall be sent to Mary Harvey at the last-known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publ cation. and the affidavit of mailing shall bo filed with this court. Date: 9/19/13 TT.AMY1 Judge Amy L McDowell II. < •••-.< rvKJ CROP Hunger Walk. . u (. The Delton CROPComniiliec is dedicating this year’s event in memory of Clum m appre ciauon for his years of outstanding coninratlion.s to fight hunger. . . , Clum hasn’t been able io participate in t. walk in recent years because ot hta i > rea ^ns, but during lhe years he did e’ he raised thousands of dollars for C R • Walk Co-c<xirdinati>rs Dee DeFie s am plaint Gilbert remember that even w u C'lum had to use an oxygen tank, he always '■'hose to walk die longest route ol the oPlH,n* tiered on CROP Walk day He usually had a three pledge sheets filled with «>a»»cs OI CROPdonot.,. equating each year to app,oxl mately 45 people who made donations through his efforts. “He was amazing." DeFields said. “He spent a lot of time contacting all those people. He t<xik so much pride in his efforts lo help .others. He would always say he wanted to give back to the community," Clum was very faithful in his CROP partic­ ipation for as long as he could be, Gilbert said, noting lhat "wc could always count on Don to boost our fund-raising totals. "I rentcinlKT one year when wc cniwned him king ol the CROP Walk bcc.iuse wc were so grateful for his extraordinary accomplish ments. Don was passionate about helping the hungry." she said. 'I hc. Delton CROP Walk will be at 2 p in. Sunday, starting and ending at Faith United Methodist Chinch, located on lhe corner ol M-43 and Bush Street. l> • • •Uv- NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that lhe Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubi c hearing for lhe following. Caso Number SP-8-2013 Craig Steven Hamilton, (property owner) Location: E. M-79 Hwy on the South side in Section 30 of Hastings Townsh.p Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a personal storage building per Section 2357. MEETING.DATE: October 28. 2013. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room. Courts & Law Budding at 206 West Court Street. Hastings Ml Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before tho day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given tho opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to lhe address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus^sbarrycounty org Tho special uso applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours o! 8 a.m. to 5 p m. (dosed between 12-1 p m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary a ds and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being cons dered at the meeting to individuals with dis­ abilities at the mceting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058. (2G9) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk Delton CROP Walk to be dedicated to memory of Don Clum A former faithful CROP Walker and lop fundraiser, the late Don Clum. who died ear­ lier this year, will be remembered in a special way at Sunday’s 22nd annual Delton Aiea leaving lhe city." said Broun. "The idea of creating a new entrance to Walmart off of Heath Road, now that it has been paved, is being entertained by the MDOT." As the board members finished their evening duties, Brown shared lhat lhe owner's of Ace Hardware had told him that the business would he partially moving in November, into the former Felpausch build­ ing, and that a large amount of work must be done before they will complete their move by the first of the year. intersection due to the level of traffic conges­ tion that develop-, with the current design of the enhance to the store. ‘Two w eeks ago, I Michigan Department of Transportation crews) went out to the inter­ section; they arc looking at changing lhe tim­ ing ol ihe lights in town to build a bigger gap between groups of cars heading west out of town on M-37,’* said Brown. Bill Wetzel suggested lowering (he speed limit in the area by the new hotel. “The MDOT dcx'Mi’t want to slow' traffic MORTGAGE SALE - Do'auit has been mado in tno terms and conditions o' a cort<xn Mortgage made by Robert O Brown, Jr. and Rcscm iry A Brown, husband and w.fe, dated February 28. 2005. and recorded on March 30. 2005. tn Instrument Number 1143467, Barry County Records. Michigan. Sa d Mortgage Is held by Fifth Thrd Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation ns successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, Ika Fifth Th rd Bank (Western Michigan) The sum claimed to be due and ovring cn said Mortgage as of the date of this Not ce is Si 10.380 S3 with inter­ est accruing at S6 03 per d.em Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and lhe stature m such case made and provided, notce is hereby given that said mortgage shall be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058, at 1:CO pm on Thursday, November 7. 2013 The Mortgagee w.ll apply the sales proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on Iho amount due at a rate of interest equal to 3.99% per annum: all legal costs and expenses, including attorney's fees avowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to pro­ tect its interest in the property. The properties to be sold at foreclosure are all that real estate situated in tho Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: BEING LOT NUM­ BER 1. IN HIDDEN HOLLOW ESTATES NUMBER ONE. AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDED PLAT/MAP THEREOF IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS. PAGE 19 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Tax Parcel ID No. 06­ 08-050-001-01 Commonly known as* 2249 Stanton Dnvo. M.ddieville, Ml 49333 The redemption penod shall bo six (6) months from the date of sa’e pur­ suant to M C L. §600.3240(7). October 1,2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation as suc­ cessor by merger lo Filth Th rd Bank, a Mchigan Banking Corporation, fka Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Kilpatrick & Associates, PC. Attorneys lor Fifth Third Bank 903 N. Opdyke Rd.. Suite C Auburn Hills, Ml 48326 (248) 377-0700 7?»’ui IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT , . , 24B-S02-1400. ’ MORTGAGE SALE - 'Deta'uif’has been made in tno conditions of a mortgage mado by Henry Yarbrough and Cynthia Yarbrough, husband and wife, lo Wilmington Finance, a division of AIG Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated Apr.l 18. 2005 and recorded May 9. 2005, in Instrument Number 1146143. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgago, Inc. successor by merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nmo Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Six and 15/100 Dollars ($89,376.15) including interest at 4.49% per annum. • Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notce is hereby given mat said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County.. Michigan at 1 00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013 Said premises arc located in the City ol HasLngs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 2/3 of Lot 697 and the East 10 feet of tho South 2/3 of Lot 898 of tho City, formerly Village, of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, accord ng to tho recorded plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unloss determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redempt en penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. II the property rs sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant lo MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tne person who buys the property at Vie mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to me property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, ptease contact our office as you rnay have certain rights. Dated: October 10, 2013 Orians Associates. PC.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Flo No 13-011966 (10-10)( 10-31) 77M1365 Call toll-free: 1-SOO-259-41SO Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 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(hcnj He sajd tbc would continue pra !oJd thc who|e victims know they Im difricu|ty truth and they will co jhcir QWn dealing with it »>ntd 1,1 J Staff Writer Chad Curtis showed no remorse. no guilt and no empathy toward his victims as he was sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison for six counts of criminal sexual conduct involv­ ing three Lakewood High School female stu­ dents. admitted no guilt. It was Curtis’ own words prior to sentenc­ admissions. In the meantime. of lhe victims ing that most shocked many observers in the Instead, he claimed a le.J j(.h he courtroom. pursued a relationship witn n m. *Tve never heard an)one give such a self­ rejected. He said she was pressured mto say serving statement ever,” said Prosecuting ^XX^hX a ••special" relad Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt of Curtis’ nearly one-hour appeal for leniency. “Il was all self­ tioashipwith “^XV’th^hok "rath is serving. It was selfish and only about himself. It was complete disregard for the people he out"'ihc two of them could write a book together that could be a big influence and help hurt.” Nakfoor-Pralt said justice was served by Curtis getting the maximum sentence 10 .McDowell said that statement alone =■!«>«* allowed. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell how “far off from reality you are. It will nes er said she gave serious consideration to exceed­ ing lhe sentencing guidelines, but said lhat haEoor-Pratt gave the victims credit for would likely only give Curtis another avenue continuing to show courage and strength d for appeal. Instead, she sentenced him to the the difficult time. maximum allowable under state guidelines ing"One of lhe things I admire most - these for his crimes. young ladies they’ve been through a long Curtis was convicted after a week-long jury road and they’ve shown nothing but bravery, trial this summer on six counts of second, said Nakfoor-Pratt. "They are an incredible third and fourth degree criminal sexual con­ group of brave young ladies and have shown duct. All six sentences, ranging from 16 a lot of strength and I think that’s what will months to 180 months in prison, will be . served concurrently. The most severe sen­ get them through this.” Two of the victims who testified at the tnal tence is for a period of 85 to 180 months. Curtis worked as a substitute teacher and also offered victim statements before sentenc­ weight room supervisor at Lakewood High ing. Their parents also made comments lo School. He did not testify at his trial but. dur­ Curtis. One of the girls said she’s been embar­ ing sentencing Thursday morning, said he rassed, overwhelmed, depressed, and even should have done so. He used his time before sentencing to try terrified. She used to enjoy school and outside and convince the judge of die many good school activities, but now said she feels things he’s done with his life since leaving shunned and unwelcome. "I rarely attend after-school events any professional baseball in 2001 and ot his strong desire to be a servant and not a selfish more,” she told Curtis. "I’ve been treated like person. Curtis said he believes he has much I did something wrong ... You did it.” Other family members said Curtis could more to offer, if given lhe opportunity, and asked for consideration of entering lhe coun­ have spared lhe girls the difficulties of a trial ty’s Swift and Sure program where minimal, by accepting one of many plea agreements offered before the trial. if any, jail time would be served. 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ASS,Mant prosecuting Attorney Chris inonl’^- *ho Iricd ,hc cT,S!!'d lacks moral Chara,*.,, to even admit his guilt. ,Me Used his portion and ruined their lives, sWor* kind of hypocrite there is,” fniih’?? S|x*e about his religion and strong n* !,c said he believed God put him in n place for a n .hie opinion, this is one of the most serious crimes in society and that Curtis is a danger to other people. ‘These girls trusted you as a Christian and as a volunteer and friend,” McDowell told Curtis. “It makes it so much more horrible that you betrayed that trust lhe girls had for you.” She said Curtis’ actions have torn apart the community and lhat the victims have been shunned by former friends. “This is supposed to be a great time in their lives,” said McDowell, “but you have stolen it.” Curtis was sentenced to 7! to ISO months in the first case. The second case in ’ months for the thtrd count «5 oW on on the fourth count; and 71 to I the fifth count. All the sentences will tx served at the same time. Curtis was found guilty of massaging; b breasts and buttocks and also pen" using his fingers on one vi— testified Curtis took them to a scciuu ing room away from other students and facul ty- “I fa'l * P^TpOSC. . * ia,|ed al n objective to be a positive intiucncc in 7 community,” said Curtis. m sony for dlal pcr ||1C last 20 years of my Ute, I ve bccn a servant and not a selfish person„ ^Cunix ne told the court he made a lol of money while a Profession baseball player, but gave more than half of it away. He retired from baseball after lo years, he said, because he fell there was something he could do that would be more beneficial society than just playing ball. . After his baseball career, Curtis completed his teaching degree and said he wanted to help students. I was trying to have a positive impact on students,’’he said. Curtis said he is a humble person who loves and cherishes his ability to serve others. “I live my faith every day.” said Curtis who added that he’s been praying for the judge and the prosecuting attorney since this whole case started. He said he’s also trying to find ways to be a positive influence on others while in prison and even offered a suggestion dial he could start a program for men once they get out of prison to help them find jobs and get back to being pan of society. In sentencing, McDowell said that, in her Confusion swrrouiwfe accident by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Screams, shouts and fighting can be heard on the 911 calls to Bony County Central Dispatch after a five-vehicle accident early Sunday morning on M-37 near Yankee Springs Road. “One car caused the accident, so the other people got mad,” said one caller. “You guys need to hurry and send some­ body here," said another caller. Others told dispatchers people were fight­ ing and others had been injured in the crash. All five vehicles had reportedly left a wed­ ding reception al the Barry County Expo. Three people were injured. IXvo teen girls were taken to DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and one adult male was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Tlie accident was reported at about 1:18 a.m. Barry County Central Dispatch was noti­ fied by OnStar Communications of the acci­ dent and then received several other calls for assistance. One driver, a 19-year-old Grand Rapids man, was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies are still trying to piece together the events that led up ’o the accident and how the five vehicles were involved. . Police said sneed and alcohol were factors in the crash. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by Michigan State Police from thc Wayland Post. Thomapple township pire and Ambulance, and HastingsfBlRQH Fire and ambulance. Jason E. Bowen, 25, of Hickory Corners was sentenced Oct. 2 after pleading no con­ test to a domestic violence charge. Bowen was found guilty July 17. He was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell to serve 12 months in jail, with credit given for 103 days already served. He also was ordered to serve 36 months of pro­ bation and pay $2,686 in court costs and resti­ tution. The last three months of his jail sen­ tence will be suspended, and he must enter and successfully complete the Swift and Sure Sanctions program. While in jail, he is to Canine successfully tracks suspect Barry County Sheriff’s deputy Richelle Spencer and her police dog unit successfully tracked a suspect in Nashville that led to an arrest. The incident occurred shortly after 11 pan. Sept. 26 when a Nashville Police offi­ cer attempted to stop a suspect believed wanted for an outstanding warrant. The sus­ pect fled from die officer, and the K9 unit was called for assistance. The police dog, Graham, was able to track the suspect lying face down on the ground between residences on North Slate Street. The 21-year-old Hastings man was arrested and booked into lhe Barry County Jail on an outstanding war­ rant. Skydiver celebrates birthday with trip to ER A 30-year-old skydiver suffered minor injuries when strong winds prohibited her from landing in the designated landing zone at the Barry County/Hastings Airport. The woman, who told police she was skydiving with her boyfriend to celebrate her birthday, was taken to Pennock Hospital after she hit a small tree limb. She said she had minor back pain. The incident occurred about 7:41 p.m. in the area of West Slate Road and West Airport Road, Hastings. Man arrested after stealing shoes twice A Walmart employee reported 28-year-old Middleville man was being detained for shoplifting at the Hastings store. The employee told police the suspect allegedly took a pair of shoes al about 11:30 a.m. He allegedly walked into the store wearing san­ dals and walked out wearing a pair of white shoes. The suspect relumed that same day about 3:50 p.m. and reportedly went to the shoe department. He traded lhe shoes he was wearing for new shoes out of one of the boxes and placed lhe box back on the shelf. He then tried to leave the store without pay­ ing for the shoes. The incident was reported Oct. 3. The man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Chainsaw disappears from construction site GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribeto the ^stings Banner. Cali 945-9554 for ^ore information. A Milbocker and Sons employee reported theft of a chainsaw from the bridge con­ struction site on Charlton Park Road near Barry’s Resort Campground. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the site about 7:25 a.m. Oct. 2. The worker told police he set the chainsaw down after work­ ing to clear some trees. When he went back later to retrieve lhe .$450 chainsaw, he said, it was gone. undergo cognitive behavior therapy and anger management. He is to attend AA meetings three times per week. Michael Steven Kellam, 24, of Delton pleaded guilty lo discharging a firearm in or at a building. Fie entered the guilty plea /Xug. 28 and was sentenced Oct. 2 in circuit court. He was ordered to serve 18 months on proba­ tion and pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. He may apply for early discharge from proba­ tion after 12 months if fines are paid in full. items. The incident was reported Oct. 3. Two women report computer repair scams A 48-year-old Delton woman reported a possible telephone scam that occurred about 8 p.m. Oct. 4. She told police a male suspect called to fell her she was having problems with her computer’s Microsoft program. He wanted her to go to the computer and get online so he could help' her resolve error messages that were coming up. The woman declined assistance and contacted police. I Another woman reported a similar possible i computer scam that occurred Sept. 28. the Lake Odessa woman .said she received a call from someone who said he was representing Microsoft. She told police he claimed there were problems with her computer, and they wanted to remotely access her computer to fix Lhe problems. When he was done, he said he would charge her $160, but instead she said she got charged five different times for a total of $1,438. Jewelry reported missing from home A 52-year-old woman reported theft of several pieces of jewelry from her home on Baseline Road in the southeastern part of the county. Sheriff’s deputies were notified of the theft Oct. 5. but the victims admitted they had ho idea when die items were actu­ ally taken. There was no evidence of forced entry into the home al any time. The victim said the item* were likely taken between Aug. 23 when pieces were last worn and Sept. 27 when she want to put some of the jewelry on again. No other items in lhe home are reportedly missing. Six items were reported missing, including necklaces, pen­ dants and earrings with an estimated value of more than S8.5OO. Police recover stolen vehicle Hastings City Police recovered a sl0|en vehicle Oct 2 after getting a call from a Grand Raptds resident. Hie Grand Rapids pen>on told police a relative who lives in Hastings stole the vehicle. The man also made a police report with the Grand Rapids Pohce Department. Hastings officers went to the address of the relative and found I? !Xa"“ Traffic stop leads to arrest Hastings police investigate break-in taking the driver to jail <ln a •"8 while his driving privilc-c Hastings Police arc investigating a break­ in to residence in thc 700 block of East Grand Street. Items reportedly taken include a flat-screen television, Xbox console, sev­ eral video games, movies and'miscellaneous license was suspended The '■ewasmihisTay ,., cnd«d “P suspended, second or Lt, fe had bc<‘n Police said the dri^a Ur“°ff'nsevtous convictions of dn-y.had sc\cn pre­ along his ;anr‘’klpoli« �ft. ' ’ H ~ The Hast,n9s Banner - • Thur»d<iy, October 10. 2013 - Page 15 LH$ girls win their first conference championship bv »«tt Bn.lnt.r scores together. They embrace the team 477. I.ansing Catholic’s Jacqueline Sctas had atmosphere and celebrate together It «• ‘•o great to see them rewarded with a first ever the day's low round, a 77. lhe Cougars also got a 99 from Lauren Burnett, a 100 from league championship." I .akc wood’s five and six scorers were both Abby Meder and a 103 from Chrissy among the top 20 individuals for thc day. ‘ Jurkovic. Williamston's leader was Amber Ottarson. Victoria Hager shot a I0L which was good for ninth, and Savannah Ackley shot a 112 who fired a 97 lo place filth. Portland’s only scorer among the top ten wa» Macey Seal, that was good for 19th place. Portland was third on the day with a 423, who was tenth with a 103. followed by Williamston 4-17 and Corunna ”><■' banner to add >|,e "o* 'be Vikings just on the wall in t|1e j . 3 and get it up gymnasium. -‘^’•"txxl High School Lakewood’s v.nMtv , . hired its fir^ - L'/l-s golf team cap­ Conference White n.. Activities wtnning Thured.vX .'"’"5 bampion>hipby Cathoik bv UJ nmner up had finished second » ’^kcs. The Vikings league in each of th- ° Cou8a* in the ‘This w s u ' Past ,our sc’«onsLakcwood head g f°F °Ur ProTram-” said our team 5Url of onship. Our kid ? ? n CagUC chamPi* today We talked \lf a> -W,lh confidc"*-‘ maiiaompth k d 1 pc,nS oul ,here and □ta 'Newell, staying rclaxedand holes whkh 8rxxns‘ T,m course has some talked Iks?! k‘- Causc.somc hig number. We bad shot * bC,ng paticnt and letting go of .a shot, opportunities will be there for scorlJSCunCCIy • uiHey 5tcpped up and ,cd Af «a Tire 7 ",th a Personi‘l-lx’st 18-hole score u 1 pul her in sccond P’aee individud»ay’ Vdi*ng team also got 90s from (Jhvja Barker and Emily Barker, which put them in a tie for third individually, and a 5 from Bryonna Barton which put her in sixth place. Olivia Barker made the most of one of her big scoring opportunities, scoring an eagle 2 Viking spikers perfect through first half of conference slate —J* Lakewood finished oft the first half of the Capital .Area Activities Conference White ’ Division season by scoring a 25-19. 27-25. 25 13 win at Corunna Wednesday, upping the Vikings’ league record to 5-0. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team shows off the banner w .. n9 in the “We did not play our best, but wc got the Lakewood High School gymnasium, and the conference c^amp aJ. °PhV- after job done.’’ said Lakewood varsity volleyball clinching the program’s first ever league championship at The bt. Johns coach Kellie Rowland. "We have to take our Thursday. Team members are (from left) assistant coach Dave ’ °r,a Hager, drills and practice play into matches. We still Bryonna Barton, Olivia Barker, Kennedy Hilley. Olivia Barker. Sa h Ackley and are not competing at the level I know they are capable of playing.’’ head coach Carl Kutch. Karly Morris had a solid all-around game the fastest we’ve seen all year. for the Vikings, leading thc team in digs w ith on thc par-4 tenth hole. “Our depth conli,,ucs b' * a key factor in 20 and kills with 13. Hilley hit ten fairways and eight greens in Lakewood got 25 assists from (iabbie regulation, and putted very well despite our success." Kutch said ‘They all under­ stand thc importance of putting four solid Shellcnbarger. as well as four blocks. Vanessa greens that coach Kutch said were “like glass. Reynhout contributed nine kills and six blocks. Charlie Smith did a little bit of everything for Lakewood, hitting a team-high 13 service points as well as two aces. She also had four assists, three blocks and seven kills. Gracie Shellcnbarger chipped in nine digs, two kills and two assists, lay lor Vantluind had 15 digs and Marie Hendrickson had four blocks for Lakewood. The second half of the league season was slated to begin Wednesday when the Vikings played host to Stockbridge. The Vikings are back in action Saturday at a tournament host­ ed by East Kentwood. Saxons fall to South? can stl finish 2ni in Gold The Saxons were looking to secure second place in the OK Gold conference for the sec­ ond year in a row’ when they traveled to Wayland Wednesday evening. The team ahead of the Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team in the standings. South Christian, added to its undefeated league record by topping the Saxons 64) at the South Christian Sports Park .Monday. The Sailors scored twice in the first ten minutes of the game, then added their final four goals in the final 24 minutes of play. Saxon head coach Ben Conklin said his team held .strong during that stretch in which it held South Christian scoreless. Taylor Harding took over in goal for the Saxon varsity, replacing an injured Peter Beck who has been lost for the season, and play ed a good game against thc most potent offense in the conference. He made ten saves. Conklin said his team is “struggling with injuries in the original starting line-up and everyone has stepped up to provide support and minutes on the field in sometimes unfa­ miliar positions." He added that despite lhe setbacks, his team continues to play quality soccer. Hastings also suffered a 4-1 non-confcrence loss al Comstock Park Saturday. The host Panthers scored three goals in the first half before the Saxons got on the board with a goal by Carson Williams. Comstock Park got one more goal before the break, and led 4-1 Hastings managed to keep lhe Panthers off thc scoreboard in the second half, and created a few more scoring chances at the other end. Hastings scored thc first two goals in an OK Gold Conference show down with Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Hastings Thursday, and held on for a 4-1 victory. Williams started the Saxon scoring, inter­ cepting a careless pass by a Cougar defender and finding the net with a shot. Brody Madden made it a two goal lead for Hastings ten minutes before the half, scoring off an assist from Matt Johnson. ’Fite Cougars’ got their lone goal on a penalty kick with about a minute left before the intermission. The Saxons got that goal back early in the second half, then added to their lead. South Christian fends off Hastings to win league title With all six of its girls under 100, led by the day’s lop medalist Megan Wierenga, South Christian clinched the outright OK Gold Conference title Thursday at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The Sailor varsity girls’ golf team edged Hastings al the top of the standings at the league’s 18-hole tournament, outscoring the Saxons 363 lo 367. Hastings had three of lhe day’s top six individual scores, but didn’t get the fourth score it needed to cam a share of the league title. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was third with a 386. followed by Wayland 395 and Thomapple Kellogg 456. Wierenga was the day’s top golfer, shoot­ ing a 79. Hastings got a 91 from Kylee Nemctz and an 87 from Katie Brown. Hastings added a 93 from Ashley Potter and 106s from Courtney Rybiski and Samantha Slatkin. Wierenga, Nemetz and Wayland’s Ali Marius tied for lhe best average in the league this fall. Marius led lhe Wildcats with a 91 Thursday. Amber VanMeter was-the lone Trojan under 100. firing a 97. The Trojans also got a 117 from Jada Bates, a 118 from Heidi Hodges and a 124 from Bryce Hay ward. Behind Wierenga for lhe Sailors, Nicole Vanderyacht scored a 93, Rachel Theule a 94 and Nicole Hoekwater a 97. Trojan volleyball team has a week where it scores 7 wins Thomapple Kellogg's varsity volleyball tarn got a Thursday away from conference action and used it to score its 25th victory o tl»c season. . .. The Trojans scored 3-0 victory over visit­ ing Northview 25 15. 25-23, 25-22. "Everyone played and did well tonight, on die night chai we honored our high scIkxi said TK head coach Patty Pohl. Sydney LeMay had 12 kills and 11 digs for the Trojans, while Jessica Ziccarello >*» kills and 11 digs Erin Scheidel was strong with her serve receive passing, and l’u< *cs when hitting her own serves. Holly Dahlke had 29 assists and 15 digs h>r TK Amy Ziccarello added 7 kills. Ihc Trojans scored a 25-9, 25-7, .-7’ 4 Ottawa Hills in OK Gold Conference action last Wednesday . Lauren Webster had an impressive 11 air gainst ihc Bengals. Krol added sevenDahlke finished with 15 aces and ay ‘ Ln>>s added seven. Jessica Ziccarello had ten digs and six kills. Scheidel added eight digs. LeMay chipjied in w ith seven kills. TK’s ladies followed that up by winning. Saturday’s Hopkins Invitational, and they are now 31-6-3 overall this .season. The Trojans knocked off Coopersville 25­ 15. 25-18 in lhe championship match, alter lopping Covenant Christian in thc semifinals. Pohl said LeMay had an outstanding day, with 70 kills. 36 digs. 12 service aces and 22 bltx-ks for points. Dahlke had 144 assists, 7 aces, and 32 digs. Scheidel passed well and had 36 digs. Jessica Ziccarello added 25 kills and 28 digs; Sydney Krol 29 kills and 23 dips ;and Amy Ziccarello 26 kills and 38 digs. Pohl said that Kelsey Buller also did a nice |ob playing middle Saturday The Trojans return to OK (>old (.'onference action tonight against South Christian. Hastings’ forward Brody Madden looks to find space to move the ball between Catholic Central’s Joe Murphy (left) and Keegan Bussell (right) during the Saxons’41 win over the visiting Cougars Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Andrew CybuLski knocked a comer kick by Williams into the Catholic Central net in the 13th minute of thc second half, then Madden tacked on one more goal off an assist from Caleb Engle. Beck made nine saves on the Cougars’ ten shots. Conklin said his defense also did an amaz­ ing job of keeping the ball out of its end of the field for most of the evening. Hastings will face another OK Gold Conference rival to start the Division 2 state tournament, traveling to Middleville to face thc Trojans Wednesday in the district semifi­ nals at 7 p.m. BOWLING SCORES 'hicsday Trios Sue’s Team 13-3; Team 1 >0-6; Lo-k-Tion 3 10-10; Look lns.9.5-6; Team Turkey 8-pBroadway BP 8-12; Coleman Agency 7 5 X 5* CB’s 7.5-9 CAN Girls 6-8; Ghost Team 0-20.’ High Game - Shirice V. 236; Bre '’09* SandiS. 175. High Scries - Shirice V. 628; Bre 551; Deb Good Gaines and Scries - M Rodgers 55­ 433- T Christopher 179; C. Hurless 143; T. Redman 160-417; N. Potter I45-3H7; K. Fowler 172-47K: J. Alflen 184; J. Rice 185; 1.. Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 14; Carl’s Soil Waler 14; Hurless Machine Shop 11; Boyce Milk Haulers 9 High Game - D. Cherry o-n. ij Blakcly2l(); M. Yost 201; Sis 198; D~ wJikin’ Sun Risers 911. Pm .Seekers J U. Earl} 182; B. Ramey 171; M. Burd 147. High Series - D Cherry 557; \f yoq 59 Sis 480: B. Ramey 458. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 18-2, Brush Works Panning 13­ 7: Eye A EN I 12-8; Boniface t'onMruction 8 12; iX'llon Suds 6-14. Good Games and Series Wolnen Potter 126-367; T Christopher lh();D Huser 162-457: B Norris 126. E. I’lrk’h 166 454. p 1'reeman 195. Good (James and Series Mvn _ Boniface I‘>9 499. Elliston 182-508. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 14-6; Rosie’s 13.5-6.5; MAM’s 12.5; Butterfingers 12-8; Jusl Having F^n 12-8; lUsBeens 12-8; JanS Team .0-10; Risers 8-12; King Pins 71.’ Women's Good Games and Serie,. - 1. \n-fids B5-38I; N. Boniface 168-478. K. Mumhv 153-398; G Scobey 181. J. Madden 197^31; E. Dunham |6 1453;B. Maker 189. Men’s Good Games and -Series - R. ‘>Un‘ .v-7 sii R Hart 137; M. Saldivar Bonilacc 187-514. K- nan • • Atkinson ivssts- D Murphv 16? 418, (.. Aixiuson s R Ob citer 242'564; R. McDonald 246. K U.0-448; G. Be-"' »■ Teny 2I2-5M Sunday Nigh'Mhed i ” * i ia "Xen's Gm>d Ganta and Series- N ShawlOM^^^ Monday Mixerettt's Nashville Chitopraetic 15-5. Dvan's Dolls 13 7; Ketil Oil |2-8; Dewey’s Auto R<xl> I() 10, ( reckside Growers 8 12 Men s Good hh Kee 202.530. •• 179496; F. Glass jy 245; C. Santana 214- ■ ■> Shoebridge 168; B-Ke " Hastings’ Drew Engle (15) beats Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Alex Leon to a header in the midfield during Thursday's OK Gold Conference contest inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Pennfield girls score victory over Valley Maple Valley’s varsily volleyball learn fell to 0-5 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association w ith a 3-0 loss at Pennfield. Thc Panthers won by the scores of 25-17, 25-22. 25-18. Setter Kandy s Larsen reached her passing goal for the Lions. She was strong spreading lhe ball around, and finished thc night with ten assists. Olivia Ricketts had a team-high six kills for Maple Valley, and Taylor Medina and Hadley Joppie had three kills each. At the service line, the Lion team got two aces each from Jordan Woodnum and Larsrn. At the net. Michacla Johnson had two kilK. Saxons will take on Vikings in alumni soccer game Lakcwwd w ill host its Ihm Alumni Soccer Game against Hastings alunuu Saturday, Oct 12. at Lakewood High School. Game time is set for 4.3(1 p.m on the new high school soccer field. The co, tor .c^cr-ators is 85. and alunuu players wdl be dunged 810 to participate lakcwranl atrnnn. are asked to wear white and Hastings alumni to wear navy blue lhe came will be a fundraiser for ih. Lakewood High Schix>| MKCCr lea,ns he �Page 16 — Thursday, October 10, 2013 — The Hast ito" Trojans only game in ^bn'ar>ninlinemc" an<1 «log- by Brett Bremer Sports Editor While Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings arc just two games into their conference slate. Lake wood closes out the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season this Friday at Corunna. • The Vikings are looking for their first league win and at thc very least hoping for » more competitive contest than they’ve been in each of the last three weeks against teams that c been in the state finals in each of the past three seasons (Portland, Williamston and Lansing Catholic)’ “We knew this stretch was tough, wc talked about it al lhe start of lhe season and we knew what we had in front of us,” Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher said. “We’re just going . He X'.'l',,'1''; 'iins'lK" C<’11'" ,rw"’- Knle>> ' k'c.nrioe and 11"n,er *'errem with h'n im W ■’1;,kc p,ays' a',d IK head CIM Ru«r ”id hc W“s 11,80 W & lhe i’W ”f KiddCr'S f'll0W Iinc- “h -"Jlhe?*' Ir”'a ThC?.5,"y'd IrUC ,o ’* iiJ y Phyed ” Ruger >anL , . ,,rh?s L m 8-7 lead on a 10-yard pt|avhd<°Wn njn bySlaughter on the first X* Jc”ynd quarter. Slaughter found the... nninR so ice IO the outside early on in j game fQr S.ixons and led his team with poim?es for 91 yards. Shaffer run in thc two1 K ? ,0 Put his team up. that a ?Uervd with a 10-play, 86-yard drive Conn dcd a <Bard l°uchdown nin by ,.xf ”°r Cf)lI’vr and the second of six perfect to take it one game at a lime. “Wc have n long trip lo Corunna (this) week. We see a completely different offense (than Lansing Catholic). They’re going to run the veer and we’re going to make sure that as long as we keep our responsibilities and stay disciplined we should have a shot at that game.” , . The Vikings are the county’s lone winless team. . , _ Thomapple Kellogg is the county s lone team with more than one victory. Thc TYojans host Way land for homecoming this Friday. The Wildcats are 3-3 and have suffered two off those losses by eight points or less. The Wildcats have proven to have <one of the stingiest defenses in the OK Gold Conference so far, limiting opponents lo ~1 points a game through the first six weeks of the season. That average got a bump last w eek when the Wildcats shut out Ottawa Hills to improve to 1-1 in the OK Gold. ~ Hastings heads to Grand Rapids Friday for an OK Gold Conference clash with Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Like Wayland, lhe Cougars arc also 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the conference. Catholic Central will be looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses against South Christian and Holland Christian. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley are both on the road in the Kalamazoo Valley .Association this week. The Lions head to Hackett Catholic Central while lhe Delton Panthers visit Parchment. Current Records Thomapple Kellogg Delton Kellogg Hastings Maple Valley Lakewood O-K Gold South Christian Onawa Hi Jis G.R. Catholic Central Wayland Thomapple Kellogg Hastings owre.. Jarc 5-1 <24? 4-2H-I- Fre«u, Hastings quarterback Bo Morgan heads towards the goal-line on an 1 yard run in the fourth quarter which put the Saxons in position to score their sec­ ond touchdown in a 42-16 loss to visiting Thornapple Kellogg Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) season by topping their hosts 42-16. “It feels so good,” said Kidder. "I was just thinking it’s definitely sweeter now lhat this is our senior year and we finally made it happen. We’ve had some lough losses lo them in lhe past and it feels good to get them right now because I’ve been working really hard for this and the team has been working really hard. I’m so happj to finally beat these guys. It was a great game.” Kidder a senior captain, helped lead lhe Trojan defense’s fine effort. He intercepted a Saxon pass in the fourth quarter and returned it to the Saxon 10-yard-line to put TK in posi­ tion lo score its final points of lhe night. The Trojan defense turned the Saxons over five times, getting interceptions from Nate Raymond. Cole Cronkright and Kidder as well as a pair of fumble recoveries. TK limited the Saxons’ leading rusher, full­ back Stephen Shaffer, to just 4S yards on 22 carries. “We knew that we had to key in on him a lot ail week.” Kidder said. “We knew from frhn that he was their big player, so we just had to keen the middle occupied. We did shut d I’m glad. Our Dl inemen have jus: uriniz heels deep and kicks by Nick Iveson. fourth i Pn defense stull cd thc Saxons on ziriv d°'Vn Plavs on each of their next two ipi°,he ha,f up 2*-8v.. c 3’>ard touchdown plunge by Dan Garrett w* ^orc the break. TK quarterback on a 10 atTls scored thc &amc’s r,rsl P°inLs quarter yar<1 h,n midway lhrough ,hc °Pcning of S7Ui«a *lu^e night for Yates who had runs 57-v ’ i nnd 40 yards-T,1C 35-yarder and the CA I iCr 'Vent for touchdowns in the inWr . W.If*fushed 14 times for 169 yards Tk '’n 1,10 lkn-’c touchdowns. Q S° g01 16 rushes for 90 yards from Harri^ n*nc carr*es ^or yards from M \,rri|S Wasyusl 2-of-9 throwing the ball for ’.and "as intercepted twice, once 1 • Setons’ Justin Thompson and *^Ue- z^°na- Collier had 45 yards on one reception, and Cronkriehl and Clay Francisco ca<J had one catch as well. ,,rns scotcdTK’s final points on a 3-yard run w ith 3:1 () t0 play in die fourth quarter, folJowang Kidder’s inception. ...J . tlngs kite to 1-5 with the loss, while IK improves t0 U Haslings js0.2 in the OK Gold Conference, while the Trojans arc now Kalamazoo Christian 20, Belton Kellogg 0 Tilingswent the other way a week after lhe Delton Kellogg panthers earned their first shut out of the season. Kalamazoo Christian held the Panthers scoreless tor theftnt time this season in a 20­ 0 Comet victory in Kalamazoo Friday. Brennan Heidema tossed tsvo touchdown 1-5 (0-2) KVA Olivet Pennfield Schoolcraft Constantine Hackee Catholic Central KJamazoo Christian Pirchment Maple Valley G£-esburg-Augusta CAAC-White Portland Williamston Laming Catholic Stockbridge Corunna Lakewood 6-0(64)) 5-1 (5-1) 5-1 (5-1) 4-2 (4-2) 2- 4 (2-4) 3- 3 (3-3) 3-3 (3-3) 1-5 (1-5) 1-5 (1-5) 0-6 (0-6) overall (league/ 64) (4-0) 4-2 (3-b 3-3 (3-1) 2- 4 (1-3; 3- 3 (1-3) 0-6 (0-4) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. passes and ran in a third score to lead the Comets to thc victory. He connected with Jason Westrate on a 10-yard pass in the open­ ing quarter. Taylor Miller added the first of two extra-point kicks. Hcidema put the Comets up by two touch­ downs by throwing a 60-yard touchdown pass to Clayton Meldnim in the second quarter. Thc Comets led 14-0 at the break. Heidema then added an insurance touchdown for his squad in lhe fourth quarter, rushing the ball in from a yard out. Parchment 42, Maple Valley 6 Parchment built a big first-half lead then cruised to a 42-6 victory over visiting Maple Valley Friday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Austin Gonser had another big play for the Lions, rushing 65 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter, but the Lions were already up 22-0 at that point. Clay Whitehead rushed eight times for 171 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Panthers to the victory. He scored on runs of 54 and 16 yards in the opening quarter, then tacked on a 53-yard touchdown run in the sec­ ond quarter. The Panthers scored four touchdowns in the second quarter, getting a 31-yard fumble return for a touchdown from Dwayne Butler in the opening minute of lhe second quarter, and also adding a 35-yard touchdown run by Clay Wilkey and a 1-yard touchdown run by Lawercncc Taylor. Parchment had 346 yards rushing as a team. Wilkey finished with nine rushes for 102 yards. Maple Valley managed lo put together 215 yards on the ground. Gonser led thc way with 12 carries for 126 yards. Ryan Mudge rushed 19 times for 67 yard and Dylan Kennedy had nine rushes for 35 yards. Kennedy had a team-high seven tackles for the Lions, and Cole Decker added six. ?\J Egeler had a big night for the Panther defense, recording six tackles and forcing two fumbles. Wilkey led the Panthers in tackles with 11 and Alex Walker had ten. Parchment improves to 3-3 with the win, while the Lions fall to 1 -5. Lansing Catholic 35, Lake wood 7 Thomapple Kellogg 42, Hastings 16 Kameryn Kidder and the Thomapple Kellogg seniors were in fourth grade the last time the Trojan varsity football team beat Hastings. 7Te Saxons’ seven-game winning streak against the Trojans came to an end inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday as TK scored its second victory of the Saxon running back Jason Slaughter races around the right side as Thornapple Kellogg safety Garrett Harris makes a diving attempt at bringing him down during the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons' Zach McMahon dives in to try and take out the legs of Thornapple Kellogg running back Connor Collier during the first quarter of Friday night’s OK Gold Conference contest inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Phot° ^rett Bremer) The Viking offense didn’t do its defense any favors Friday. A pair of turnovers led to two of Lansing Catholic’s three first quarter touchdowns in a 35-7 victory over the Lakewood varsity foot­ ball team on homecoming night al Unity Field. Austin Schertzing relumed an interception 55 yards for a touchdown five minutes into the game. Lansing Catholic scored again with 1:56 left in the opening quarter on a 23-yard run by Tony Palmer. The Cougars then tacked on one more touchdown before die end of the first quarter on a 46-yard touchdown pass from Tony Poljan to Jack Peters following a Viking fumble. Lansing Catholic led 21-0 after 12 minutes, then finished off thc Vikings with 5-yard touchdown runs by Poljan and Palmer in the second half. “They really spread the field out a lot and they use their athletes to put you in space and try’ and put you one-on-on," said Viking head coach Nick Boucher. “Our defense played much belter than lhe score. Our offense put them in trouble. We had a pick-six early where we just missed our read on the throw and we also had a fumble where we were driving the ball and gave them pretty good field position. We’ve got to limit mistakes and not put our defense in bad situations.” The Cougars didn’t finish with much of an edge in terms of yardage. Poljan was 7-of-14 passing for 95 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Palmer rushed 11 times for 79 yards und Poljan 11 times for 48 yards. The Cougars had 141 yards total on the ground. Lakewood rushed for 192 yards, with quar­ terback Doug Sunlken carrying the load. He rushed 37 times for 160 yards ands scored the Vikings’ lone touchdown on a 4-yard with 34 seconds left in the first half. Ben Dillion added the extra-point kick. “We’re trying to take what they give us,” Boucher said. “We try to move it around and Doug was the workhorse tonight. He carried over 30 limes. He was amazing. He put his head down and he made a lot of things happen on his own.” Boucher continues to be pleased with the way thc offense runs when its fresh in ball games, and sees improvements along the line. “We can score on anybody when we put a drive together. That’s good news. We’ve faced some pretty tough teams the past three weeks. When we’re fresh we can put an extended drive together, it’s not just a gim­ mick play. We’re going to keep rolling with that,” he said. Sunlken was O-for-6 passing though and had two passes picked off. The Vikings were 0-for-9 throwing the ball as a team. Connor Hansbarger led the Viking defense with five tackles. Scott Swift had 4.5, and Makay Markwart added four. Alex Salgat had thc Vikings’ interception. Lakewood is now 0-6 on the season und 0­ 4 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Falcons are third league foe to fall to Trojan swimmers 71ie Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming und diving team upped it-, OK Rainbow Tier 11 Conference record to 3­ 0 with a 102-77 victory at West Catholic ’1 hursday. Die TYojans had the top two swimmers in three of the first four individual races of the night, starting with Marissa Swanson and Katie Beauchamp in the 200-yard freestvle. Swanson won the race in 2 minutes 18.24 seconds, with teammate Beauchamp right behind her in 2.18.48, Lauren Kroells fol­ lowed that up by winning the 200-yurd med ley for TK in 2-39.34, with teammate Samantha Richardson second in 2:42.93. 'lhe Trojan team had a 1-2 finish in the 100-yard butterfly as well, with Hannah Bashore winning in 1 04.85 and l.ibby Belcher second in 1 09.27. TK/Hastings also had the top two relay teams in the 200-yard freestyle relay, with thc team of Lauren Ricketts, Beauchamp. Swanson and Kourtney Dobbin winning in 1: 53.69. Richardson. Samantha Schullo, Jennifer Tuokkola and Hayley Bashore were second in 1:58.74. Other winners for TK/Hastings included thc 200-yard medley relay team of Liura Shinavicr, McKay la Sheldon, Hannah Bashore and Kayla Kroells which finished in 2: 10.81, as well as Kayla Kroells in the 100yard freestyle (59.54 seconds), laiuren Kroells in the 100-yaid backstroke (1:12.53), Butcher in the 100-yard breast­ stroke (1:13.41) and Tuokkola in the 500yard freestyle (5:48.76). 'l he Trojans aie still undefeated overall on the year, us they also won their own TK/J fastings Relays Sept. 28 and the Ottawa IlilL Invitational Saturday. AllegMedged,l,e Trojan team in lhe 200yanl ••>"<! the 400-yard freestyle relays by the s|nnmest .if .namin’10 l’rcv,:l” ,hom ram iWceP‘«B the races in the pool at tge Kft2g"Vfi^ day *,l,h "'estcL '.<4.nd F«">om 104. 11- ' .O |L I „ Belcher. Tuokkola and ,)ol*ni su. ’“I ’r'hings o'1'for TOI lablings by 2;02.IO vard medley relay in „ "ley Bashore. Swanson, ‘ml llokkola won the 800-yard '^el4(>(tlv.^9indi'id,,al in,;dl‘y rclay Wenl tn i) yTK/Has,inSs lea,n ° Laurt‘) nrOc|l'-. BeJlH-r. »ay|cy B:,S"Ore I,,tairih i) » H14 L5.70. Kayfe8KrtX. Bc,d,cf' Kicharton and Hannah Bashore won the 200-yard butterfly relay in 1:59.53. In lhe 200-yard backstroke relay, the TK/Hastings team of Lauren Kroells, Ricketts, Shinavicr and Hannah Bashore won with a time of 2:07.64. Thc 200-yard breaststroke went to the TK/Hastings team of Richardson, Tuokkola, Sheldon and Betcher in 2:26.81. Dobbin. Kayla Kroells, Swanson and Tuokkola took thc 500-yard freestyle pro­ gressive relay in 5:17.52 Allegan’s Gabbie Dame, ?\darae Davidhizar, Olivia Like and Madelyn Smith won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:48.89, finishing .06 seconds ahead of the Trojan team of Dobbin, Ricketts, Lauren Kroells and Kayla Kroells. ITie 400-yard freestyle relay was nearly as close, with Allegan’s Dame, Emily Baiers, Lake and Smith winning in 4:00.52, with the IK team of Beauchamp, Havlev u wi'hllalSShadiyiog-.npetilion TK/Hastings scored 459 noinis . ■ Ottawa Hills Saturday Culvh ch • al second with 352 follow, i uSlan Wlls 345.5, Grand Rapids Call.? Hyland Muskegon Catholic Centra|IC2O7nslral 3I6Rapids Union 258 and Ott-iw ’ Grand IK/Hastings trx>k f * a yMls 112. team of Hayley BashtX 'g^’j’ Wi,h the Kroells and Dobhi • *,v|ehcr, Kayla medley relay in 2:01 3(" "8.'hlc 2tX, > ard 1,080 S'rls winning indiv d^* °'en tWo °f •ook the 200-yard i.ld Belcher -:,6.57 and the 100-y^ n,e<llcy in 1.12.36. Kayla Kroells "" bre,asls‘n>ke in mestyle champion in 59..|4US 110 ,l)o yard �# I V/tong boys get two medals, DK girls get three at Saranac ■ I * "H™ Hast,n9s Banner -*• Thursday. October 10,2013 - Page 17 h'Bn-mvr Tlu- '■“> bu$v'^.i' Daniel Sauers. Or ^^cwocxi senior Sauers is in his- s. tx'lh the LakewoKxl x a pan of tiy team and the 1 aLeu. ’ - s eoun. ccrtram. Harsny boys' sec­ Sauer- said TuesdaV -c °‘r ,his " """day. Wednesday >i..d<i.“\SOec':r games I i cross 1? -Jal a. c".° LDakc"°od W .'Ung 2-'nd wi,h a\i„K” fmmate Traviss Aldrich xv-ii ’55’6, H,> lcam behind Inin llliel>"n "as right s" i» each Jr-n' S Z’,J 19-0!f lhe n.p 173 Sauen. trains wXhe"Cd mCda'5' throughout the «... J , country team sinclc practi •• • nKr’ ,Ut ^asn 1 ,K'en to a he uT.“T* Slaned all-state neHS *,n *1onorn^c mention h"'Xrr?bi'is“-’ - count™ X I ;Hc WhCne?Cr il with lhe cross -^ict Delton Kellogg’s Nicole Th°™ps°n (278) and Marcie Stevens (277) are among the group at the front of lhe pack as the Saranac Color Run gets started Tuesday afternoon at Saranac High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) here । .1^. £‘,nK*’ ^aucn» finds time to run ’ oush -d 1 1Ciy On the wcckends nnd gels ;n7g;h by Lake"<xxi ' ach James IxVeque to stay in shape. stayed up there." . r There were two team.s that had live medalisls and two that had four though Tuesday. Fowler took the day’s boys’ title with 67 points. Saranac was second with 7., followed by Beal City 86. Comstock Park 124. Portland Sl Patrick 125, Belding 126, Central .Montcalm 183. Fulton 202, Lakewood 207, Delton Kellogg 217, Bellevue NTS Laingsburg NTS, Wellspring Prep .NTS and Godw in Heights NTS. Lakewood also had Grant Patrick 43rd in 20: 18.2, John Jackson 80th in 24:15.7 and Ireston McGarry 88th in 26:12.7. Dylan Kelley was Delton Kellogg’s leader, finishing 42nd in 20:13.2. w ith Jacob Morgan 47th in 20:35.2, Lane Homister 52nd in 21: 00.0, Brock Mueller 56th in 21:17.6 and Eric Hoeberling 57th in 21:19.7. It’s been a rough fall so far for Delton Kellogg. “We’re missing the top two girfs> We’re jusl having a hard lime getting everybody healthy on lhe same day. Next week Tuesday (the KV?\ Championship Meet) is the big one we want to get ready for," Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes said. "On lhe boys’ side, we’ve got basically the same thing. The top two boys are not here due to injury. A little frustrating in that regard." Delton Kellogg’s girls’ team still managed three medalists, with Sarah Rendon 2Lst in 23:30.7, Kanoe Chatfee 23rd in 23:43.4 and Delton Kellogg’s Jacob Morgan leads a group of runners as they begin to close in on the two-mile mark at Tuesday’s Saranac Color Run. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson works his way to a medal for his 23rdplace finish at the Saranac Color Run Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The course around thc Saranac High School grounds was one runners needed to be in shape for. “This course is really tough.” Sauers said. “You’ve got the big hill at the beginning and you’ve got to run that twice, but then at the end you come down lhe hill and it’s like a straight incline right into the finish line so it kind of finishes out nice." Aldrich-Wilkerson, who earned his first medal of the season Tuesday, went out in front of Sauers but his classmate passed him just after lhe Iwo-mile mark. “We had a different strategy at this course, with the first half mile being basically all up hill I wanted them to start slower and then turn it on when you got to lhe top of the hill,” Lakewood .head coach Jim Hassett said. “(Sauers) did lhat. I’m not sure Traviss did. But it worked out for Traviss. lately, when Traviss docs that kind of stuff he looks great for the first half a mile and then we don’t see him again until later on. This time he actually Hastings girls win meeting with the Liras by Brett Bremer Sports Editor | The Lions won thc first point of every set i and the Saxons won the last. Hastings varsity vollevball team defeated ; Maple Valley 25-23. 25-19. 25-20 on the I team’s annual cancer awareness night at ' Hastings High School Monday. ' Both coaches w ere most proud of the team­ : work their teams exhibited throughout the • evening. Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter was pleased with the way junior setter Erin . Goggins moved thc attack around. “They really worked well as a team 1 tonight.” Slaughter said. “1 think Erin set up • just about everyone tonight. She set every one in the front row. She set everyone in lhe back row. She spread it around pretty good in lhe front. It w as just nice to see it spread around.” Grace Bosma had a good night attacking for the Saxons in lhe middle, and on the out­ side McKenzie Teske put up a solid attack w hen she had her chances. Hadley Joppie finished with six kills for the Lions, but the Saxons’ edge at the net was the biggest difference in lhe contest. Lion head coach Sarah Carpenter saw her team passing a little better, and was happy to see a quick set which thc girls had been work­ ing on. But most of all. Carpenter liked lhe attitude she saw on the court. “On Saturday, we had what 1 hope lo be our lowest point of the season, and our girls nillied together and decided that they were going to change some things about how they behave on the court and how they speak to each other, and I saw that improvement today," said Sarah Carpenter. Kandys Larsen and Olivia Ricketts had 11 digs each for the Lions, while Joppic had ten and Marissa Pierce eight. Pierce and Ricketts each had three kills apiece. Larsen finished the night with 15 assists. The Lions didn’t just lead after one point. They had a 20-16 edge in the first set before the Saxons went on a run to win nine of thc next 12 points. Seven of those nine points came on a strong service run by the Saxons’ Sarah Taylor. A powerful attack by Bosma finally clinched it for Hastings. Hastings held a small lead throughout most of the second and third sets. Last Thursday in OK Gold Conference action lhe Saxons suffered a 25-9, 25-10, 25­ 10 loss to South Christian. Jillian Zull and Mary Feldpausch had nine digs each for the Saxons. Taylor led the team with three kills, while Maddie Dailey and Kailey Lumbert had two each. Zull. Bosma and Taylor each had one ace. The Saxons return lo conference action tonight al Wayland. Bellevue 175, Lakewood 188, Pulton 201. Comstock Park 209, Central Montcalm 258. Fowler NTS, St Patrick NTS. Wellspring Prep NTS and Godwin Heights NTS. Beal City had three of thc first four finish­ ers, with Hannah Steftkc winning lhe race in 19: 52.0. Emily Steftke was third in 20:28.8 and Hannah Neyer fourth in 21:03.6. Belding’s Teresa Myles was second in 20: 03.6. Saranac’s Brendan Klynstra won the boss’ race in 17:05.4, with Fulton’s Bohdan Hartman second in 17:07.8. Megan Grimes 24th in 23:53.0. Rounding out the top five for the Panthers were Nicole Thompson in 32nd with a time of 24:55.3 and Courtney Sheffer 37th in 25:24.0. Lakewood was without its fastest girl as well. The Viking team had Madison Neustifter 35th in 25:17.4. Olivia Louthan 39th in 25:35.7. Brooke Stahl 48th in 26:24.5, Mycah Ridder 49th in 26:27.8 and Kristin Jensen 51st in 26:59.9. Beal City won the girls’ title, with 27 points, followed by Belding 46, Laingsburg 95, Delton Kellogg 121, Saranac 126, South boys beat Hastings by one at Riverside Park in GR South Christian’s varsity boys’ cross coun­ ence record intact on the girls’ side, topping try team edged Hastings by a point at the Saxons 15-49, with the first six finishers Riverside Park in Grand Rapids Wednesday. in the race all wearing lhe Sailors’ blue and white. 28-29. Alexis Miller led lhe way for South Hastings jusl didn’t get the fifth score it needed to top lhe Sailors. The Saxon team Christian, hilling thc finish line in 18:54.34. had four of lhe first six guys across the finish She was lhe only girl in the race to finish in line, led by Chance Miller who was second in under 20 minutes. Her teammale Megan 17 minutes 24.33 seconds. South Christian's Schwartz was second in 20:01.98. Trista Straube led Hastings with a seventh­ Jason Gilder won lhe race in 17:22.87. Hastings also had Ronnie Collins fourth in place time of 21:13.68. The Saxon team also had Kayleigh Collins 17:31.48. Sam Johnson fifth in 17:32.84 and Jak'c Miller sixth'in 17:52.83. ' ninth in 21:22.96, Rachel Rimer tenth in The next Saxon across the finish line was 21: 31.22, Katherine Weinbrecht 11th in Alex Beauchamp, w ho was 12th in the scor­ 22: 03.04 and Abby Laubaugh 12th in ing with a time of 20:11.49. There were actu­ 24:22.73. The league w as scheduled to get together al ally ten Sailors who finished between Miller Wayland Wednesday, and will close out lhe and Beauchamp. South Christian kept its undefeated confer- OK Gold season at Johnson Park on Tuesday. Trojan harriers top Wayland’s boys and girls as well They topped the Wildcats 17-44, with lhe first four girls across lhe finish line wear­ ing orange and black. Melissa Winchester led the way for TK in 19: 38.62. Olivia Lamberg was second in 20: 17.46, Bryn Beyer third in 20.45.82, Taylor Ward fourth in 21:03.70 and Janie Noah seventh in 21:28.54. Emily Gray led Wayland, placing fourth in 21: 12.47, while her teammate Abby Wykoski was sixth in 21:19.04. The league was slated to meet again Wednesday in Wayland and will close out the conference slate with lhe league champi­ onship meet at Johnson Park Tuesday (Oct. 15). Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team scored its first OK Gold Conference victory of the season Wednesday at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. The TK boys topped Wayland 19-38 in their league dual. TK had four of the first five finishers in lhe race, and five of lhe first David Walter led the way for TK. coming in at 16:37.04. Luke Noah was second for the Trojans in 17:41.17. Wayland’s fastest guy, Jeremy Pletcher was third in 17:53.16. Behind lhe top two for TK. Conor Leach was fourth in 18:06.76. Joe Gaikema fifth in 18:19.28, and Drayson Beyer seventh in 18:25.44. The Trojan girls were winners Wednesday SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE (Complete online schedule nt yy.SY-Wj.lJiXbh.lv I TUJE=SPAYi_OCTr 15 TH U RSDAYxOPTpJ_Q MS 415 pm 4 15 PM 500 PM 500W 500 PM 600 PM 630 PM BOjS Rcsn. 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A Seen Oti.kii h$ U’.'jn US GRCat>:< total '$ A S A A H A h$ IhuiiksjliLllii^Ytak ’&^^QBs.QjL XX MONDAY. The Saxons McKenzie Teske hits an attack tor a kill from the right side during her team.s 3 5 victory over visiting Map e Valley Monday in Hastings. (Photo by Bremer) 415 PM 5:30 PM 5 30 PM Tho Suxons Jillian Zull fGachas fowrard to 1. |Z । Grt 7mA Grit 7<n 0 Gris Knfl w (wall's H H h H HASTINGS Ml"TnC^^TERS 1 — ’ PIZZA & SUBS 125 S. JEFFERSON ST., HASTINGS (269) 945-5500 �Irish overwhelm Delton in second half of semifinal f age 18 - Thursday. October 10 2013 - The HnslJnQH Banner hy Brett Bremer Sport? Editor During thc regular season, Delton Kellogg, has beaten every leant in thc Division 3 boys’ soccer district which Maple Valley is hosting next week - son of. The Panthers finished ofT the sweep of their six possible district foes with a 4-0 win over Comstock Thursday. While the Panthers were 6-0 on the field this season against Lakewood, Comstock. Maple Valley, Olivet. Parchment and Pennfield, the win over Olivet was reversed alter it was found Delton Kellogg had an ineligible player on its roster. That contest with Olivet was one of two Kalamazoo Valley Association contests the Panthers had to forfeit, and it was the reason the Panthers were in the same side of the KV/\ Tournament bracket as top seeded Hackett Catholic Central instead of on thc opposite side ax the number tw o seed. Hackett earned a spot in Monday’s KVA Tournament title game with a 9-1 win ox er the Panthers in Kalamazoo last Wednesday in thc tournament semifinals. "This game came a day early, or a round early, that’s what we think,’’ said Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie. “It is what it is. Wc had to play them at one point or anoth­ er. or at least we thought we’d play them at one point or another." Delton Kellogg’s Keith Malachowski rapped a pass ahead for teammate Lucas Hansen laic in the first half, then raced towards the Fighting Irish net. Hansen got a shot off and Che rebound found Malachowski who knocked a shot in for Delton Kellogg’s Delton Kellogg’s Gary Egeiwaiji ngni) gives chase as Hackett Catholic Central’s knwika Singson pushes up the right side with the ball during lhe first hall of Wednesday^ KVA Tournament semifinal in KalamaM0 (Photo by Brett Bremer) lone goal Wednesday. Hackett Catholic Central led just 2-1 at the half, but scored five goals in the first 19 min­ utes of the second half to take complete con­ trol of the ball game. “I think that we were a little intimidated,’’ Mabie said. “In the first half we did okay, after we started ofT a little bit intimidated. We got the Eoa| und that kind of energized us a lit!,c b,t- Then, in the second half, they just intiinidaicj us. They’re a very good team obviously. We have a gcxxl core of guys, but our bench is a little light.” Sani Mancini had three goals and four agists, and Brendan O’Brien added three goals for the Irish. Hackett Catholic Central’s other goals were tallied by Will Knoll. Leo James and Matthew Carl. Brendan Garlick added two assists. Jeff Minchart made some nice saves in net for the Panthers, but was overwhelmed with pressure in the second half. t ’’(Jeff) has never played soccer before.’ Mabie said. “He’s another basketball player. We’ve been doing that lhe last few years. He did a great job. He kept us playing longer than we would have. He had quite a few really good saves. They jusl kept having all those guys in the middle and we couldn’t mark up and it was easy goals for them. Those were just easy put backs. They worked for some of them, but some of them we just gave to them.’’ After a while, thc Panthers started looking towards Thursday’s non-confercnce contest with Comstock. I.andon Grizzle had two goals in that win. Lucas Hansen added a goal and an assist. Cole Mabie had an assist and Evan Curtice scored Delton Kellogg’s other goal. Minehart had five saves against the Colts. Delton Kellogg will host Lakewood Monday for the opening round game in lhe district tournament, with game time set for 6 p.m. The winner of that contest will face cither Comstock or Maple Valley in the dis­ trict semifinals Wednesday in Nashville. Delton Kellogg closed out its KVA Tournament action with a 3-0 win over Parchment in the match for third-place. Hansen scored all three Delton goals, with Cole Mabie notching two assists. Minehart had three saves. DK girls top Pennfield dwring day at Harper Creek The Delton Kellogg girls knocked off a Kalamazoo Valley Association rival for its lone victory at Saturday’s Harper Creek Invitational. Thc maroon and white Panthers downed lhe green and gold Panthers from Pennfield 25-22, 25-16 in their opening match of pool play. Delton Kellogg was 1-3 for the day. drop­ ping its other pool play matches to Portage Northern (25-18, 25-23) and Battle Creek St. Philip (25-12, 25-18). Mendon topped Delton Kellogg in bracket play 25-12, 25-18. Faith Ferris led the Panihers on the day with 19 kills, seven blocks and 11 digs. Libby Parker had a team-high 25 digs, while Kaysie Hook added five. Hook also had ten kills, five blocks and three aces. Kristen Mohn had a team-high 18 assists to go with 13 digs. Morgan Champion did a little bit of every ­ thing for Delton, contributing nine kills, two blocks, three aces and five digs. Delton also had Riley Smith add eight digs and Alicia Lindsey finish with three kills, two blocks and three digs. Delton Kellogg was 10-19-1 overall this season heading into last night’s contest with Hackett Catholic Central. The Panthers arc 3-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. They were edged in five tight games against Galesburg-Augusta last Wednesday, 21-5,24-26.25-19,25-23, 15-13. Ferris had 19 kills and seven blocks at the Delton Kellogg’s Libby Parker (left) and Kristen Mohn collide as they go after a dig during their team’s contest with Mendon at the Harper Creek Invitational Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) net. while Hook blasted 18 kills to go with two blocks, two aces and 11 digs. Mohn added seven kills, to go with 22 assists and a pair of aces and also had 17 digs. Walker contributed 21 assists and nine digs. Delton Kellogg’s dig leader was Parker with 27. Galesburg-Augusta got 21 kills from Kati Thompson as well as six blocks, and ten kills apiece from Rileigh Slorshinger and Caitlin The Panthers’ Faith Ferris blasts an attack against Mendon Saturday at the Harper Creek Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Boniface. Thompson added 20 digs, Kealy O’Day had 21 and Alexa Welch finished with 40. ' THERE IS NO MATCH Nothings i j ' « ),J import jr,» than spending ( ‘ ' N ,lhyour . . ‘ Po-'.iov.ty, And hero h. T |y J hat s v-'hy wt- n diff< rent appioach to.your healthcare. p, ‘ ftivjfv is lhe loc-.i: of everything v.e do h inspires us to deliver .:proy<. . best , . / bl... , . , h r< wil.l qootd of oi;i way to mak< your vxpencnce the «<•«»<><• Ana .it .«7' more th ju j ; G).„wmd Bronin Battle Cr. , k. H«e. Positivity is „r :Putting 'I--' foturc for r,wd(K to “ p.,. • ..-d 0I' "!ir ubo“‘ bl'ild:n9 be‘)!thy gen«.«ions to eon.e. Fh-.A our promise And that’s what it * BRONSON POSITIVITY Delton Kellogg’s Keith Malachowski pushes his way through the midfield dur­ ing Wednesday's KVA Tournament semi­ final against Hackett Catholic Central. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers followed that up by scoring a 5-2 win at Gobles Tuesday. Malachowski had two goals. Cole Mabie one. Hansen one ami Tucker Onderlinde one. Cole Mabie and Hansen added two assists each, while Cogan McCoy had one. Devon Christopher and Alex Goldsberry had one goal apiece for Gobles. Delton and Hastings see tough competition at Portage Invite Fighting her way back from injury, Marcie Stevens led the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team in the Division 3 race at Saturday’s Portage Invitational. Stevens crossed lhe finish line 107th with a time of 22 minutes 9.7 seconds. The Delton Kellogg girls were 30th as a team. Sarah Rendon was 159th in 22:56.8 and Megan Grimes was 173rd in 23:18.3. Kanoe Chaffee came in 183rd in 23:44.6 and Nicole Thompson was 2K)th in 24'29.7. The Delton Kellogg girls were 30th in the field of 41 teams. Shepherd took the team title with 85 points, finishing well ahead of the field. Jackson Lumen Christi was a dis­ tant second with 212 points and Hopkins was third with 243. Shepherd had three girls in lhe lop 11, led by runner-up Kaylie Rhynard who came in at 18:47.3. Clare freshman Jasmine Harper was lhe individual champion in the Division 3 girls’ race with a time of 18:35.6. While the Delton Kellogg girls’ times were about where they have been this season, DK head coach Dale Grimes said for thc most part the guvs were able to shave some time off. The Delton Kellogg boys were 37th as a team, led by Dylan Kelley’s 2()6th-place time of 19:32.2. The Panther pack also included Brock Mueller 239th in 20:23.7, Eric Hoeberling 240th in 20:24.6, Lane Homister 245th in 20:34.0 and Jacob Morgan 252nd in 20:54.8. 'Hie Division 3 boys’ race was much clos­ er than the girls’, with Benzie Central win­ ning with 130 points. Stockbridge was sec­ ond with 143 points, followed by Calvin Christian third with 199. Mason County Central’s Zac Benham was the only guy in the Division 3 race lo break 16 minutes, finishing in 15:38.0. Kingsley’s Jake Kecna came close, hitting the line in 16:00.6. Hastings competed in the Division 2 races Saturday. The Saxon boys’ team placed 19th. Chance Miller led thc Saxon boys with a 38th-place lime of 16:51.0. Ronnie Collins wasn't too far behind in 65th with a time of 17:15.4, and right behind him was Sam Johnson in 77thplace with a time of 17:23.2. Hastings also had Jake Miller 154th in 18:19.8 and Alex Beauchamp 192nd in 18:49.0. St. Clair edged St. Joseph by four points to win the Division 2 boys’ title. St. Clair fin­ ished with 107 points io Hi for Sl. Joseph. Grand Rapids Christian was third with 125 points. Cedar Springs’ Austin Sargent won the boys’ race in 15:50.2, with Clyde Anderson from Clio second in 15:59.4 The Hastings girls were 26lh in the Division 2 field of 40 girls' teams. Saxon teammates Tnsta Straube and Kayleigh Collins stuck together, with Straube placing 68th in 20:40.3 and Collins 70th in 20: 42.2. Rachel Rimer was 152nd for Hastings in 21: 50.8, Katherine Wcinbrecht 163rd in 22: 02.9 and Emily Pattock 249th in 23:56.2 Mcg Darmotal from Mason won thc girls’ race in Division 2 with a time of 18:02.5 Forest Hills Northern’s Morgan Posthum* was second in 18:06.3. Grand Rapids Christian took the title in the Division 2 girls’ team standings, finishing with 154 points. I inden was second with 16*1 and Spring Lake third’ w ith 164. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-10-17.pdf 86c8ed2e9eef177bb9c5a7e2a44500c8 PDF Text Text FAST SWT Mt Split voigS hind«r community ®r°wth Days are numbered for sexton's house Saxons soccer in district semifinals See Story on Page 1.5 See Story on Page 3 Baums recognized with statewide philanthropy award I I I Episcopal church hosting sesquicentennial concert Hie Lakewood Area Choral Society will present a concert of sacred music in edebration of the 150th anniversary of Emmanuel | Episcopal Church, which was built in I I I i I Hastings in 1863. lhe concert will be held Friday. Oct 18, at 7.30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St. The Lakewood Area Choral Society will perform old favorites, spirituals and several | special arrangements. I I In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected. The public is invited to attend | Chis celebration of Emmanuel’s long service I to the community. Scams, safety topics of ILR classes The Institute for Learning in Retirement has announced a series of classes that will explain bow to protect against identity theft. | phone and mad scams, and how to .Use online resources safely. Monday. Oct. 21, a member of the Stale Attorney General’s Office Senior Brigade will discuss steps to take to protect against identity theft. Monday, Nov. 18, the topic will be online safety. Avoiding phone and mail scams will be discussed Monday, Dec. 16. Those interested may select one or more of the classes. Each class will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. For more information or to register, call 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. I State Police planning open house Michigan State Police Wayland Post will have an open house and fundraising event for Wounded Warrior Project. The open house will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 19. at 544 N. Main St.. Wayland. The open house will include displays or demonstrations by canine unib. dive teams, aviation, emergency support and crime lab, and MSP recruiters will be available to talk to interested attendees. Donations will be collected for the Wounded Warrior Project. United Way seeking financial mentors The power of giving is a message Hastings residents Larry and Earlene Baum carried statewide while being presented with the 2013 Russell G. Maw by Award' for Philanthropy during the 41st annual confer­ ence of the Council of Michigan Foundations in Grand Rapids Tuesday. “Their leadership has been crucial to the success of both capital campaigns and build­ ing endowments to ensure these community resources and more will be sustained in the future,” stated the conference brochure. “This couple has the vision for sustainability of a nonprofit lorganizationj while recogniz­ ing its limitations." The CMF cited the Hastings couple’s for­ mation of the Baum Family Foundation and their charter contribution role with the Bany Community Foundation as examples of how “they continuously set a leadership example by demonstrating how philanthropy con­ tributes to an improved quality of life for all.” A large contingent of Barr) County sup­ porters accompanied the Baums for the pres­ entation ceremony at the Amway Grand Plaza hotel where Simon Sinck, a best-selling author who’s studied the thinking patterns of leaders and company heads who’ve impacted the world, and Rick DeVos. founder of ArtPriz.e, provided key note speeches. Among those who know the couple best, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield was able to describe the impact the Baums have made on the community with his event pro­ gram note. “Larry and Earlene Baum have adopted our Barry County United Way is in need of families that need more than a one­ time budgeting class to become successful. *t doesn’t take much time to make a lasting impact — just a couple hours a week can ; a difference in the life of a family in & community. . t The Bany County United Way will host a money management mentor training *otkihop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, No'. 6. at Untied Way offices, located in the Barry Uvunty Enrichment Center. 23! b. 8^ay in Hastings. The training will be ^nted by Ed and Marcia Szumowski. AH nutenii. idcd for this certific’*'kv'i class. Once a certificate has been a person may apply to become a by Doug VandcrLaun Editor ' Full-body image scanning carried special meaning for Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf and Undersheriff Bob Baker in front of Barn County Commissioners Tuesday as the pair unveiled their request to purchase an X-ray airport body scanner recently discontinued by the federal Transportation Security Administration. Not everyone liked what they were seeing in the proposal to provide the $7,500 dis­ counted price for the machine that Leaf and by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings High School will hold its annual homecoming week celebration Monday, Oct. 21, through Saturday, Oct. 26. complete with the selection of the homecoming court, the election of homecoming king and queen, daily spirit contests, a powder puff football game between the junior and senior girls and : Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield school system, hospital, YMCA and many other community resources.’ said Mansfield. "Their gifts bring wonderful direct benefits but also arc deliberately structured to lever­ age additional contributions from other donors, further enhancing their impact. Our children and our children’s children will thank them for years to come.’’ Bonnie Hildreth, executive director of the Barry Community Foundation through which the Baums have filtered many of their contri­ butions, held a special perspective as she viewed Tuesday’s award. See BAUMS, page 2 Larry Baum is able to describe the personal perspective of philanthropy he and his wife. Earlene, have employed in Barry County during Tuesday’s presentation of the 2013 Russell G. Mawby Award. Pictured with Baum are Mawby and Earlene. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) ■ Baker would like to use with the county jail’s inmate population. “The maker of the machine has stated that it cannot eliminate almost all-nude photo­ graphs.” said Commissioner Ben Geiger, cit­ ing a USA Today article explaining why die TSA is discontinuing use of the Rapiscan Secure 1000 in favor of more advanced and discreet body scanning. “1 don’t think it's something the county wants to encourage; it’s an invasion of privacy.” “We’re talking inmates,’’ protested Baker to which Commissioner Jim DeYoung had his ow n wry reply. “So, if we don’t get this.’’ concluded DeYoung, “then we’re just talking different invasions of privacy.” Baker’s proposal to take advantage of the government’s sale of the scanners that have been reported to carry' nearly $160,000 in market value was endorsed by Leaf, who told the board that the jail has experienced quite a few incidences of smuggling of contraband. The use of full-body scanning would provide high-quality imaging of liquids, metal and ceramic weapons, explosives and narcotics. The system has been .successfully tested and used at military checkpoints, airports and cor­ rectional facilities around the globe, accord­ ing to Rapiscan company marketing litera­ ture. According to an email received by Baker from Terrence Jungel, executive director of the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. TSA is offering the discontinue units at 7 percent of market value. Baker told commissioners that See X-RAY, page 10 E3gg Disney movies, and each class is already working to create a float for the homecoming parade float competition. Once again, the homecoming parade will line up in the high school parking lot Friday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 and step off al 6 p.m. the parade will make its way east on South Street before turning north on Church Street where it will proceed to Clinton Street, turn west and end on Young Street outside of Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The Hastings Saxons will take on South Christian sailors during the homecoming game, which will begin at 7 p.m. At half­ time. homecoming court members and their families will be introduced and the king and queen will be crowned. Members of the 2013 Hastings High School homecoming court are: Miguel Arjona has been a member of studcnl council and played football for four only the interest in helping ***** else They will learn proven tech- vears and played baseball one year. y TOe three things Arjona sard he is most hear stones of what othere have proud of are being named Second Team All­ t0 sjgn I HHS selects court, prepares for homecoming week vears ran track and aerved as a Hastings Vo.nli Athletic Association coach lor two io di. , Body imaging at jail exposes differing views . m k? j more. The theme of this year’s homecoming is individuals and couples' who are willing to County financial mentor. JWipfints don’t need a degree “Larry and Earlene Baum have adopted our school system, hospital, YMCA and many other community resources, i neir gifts bring wonderful direct benefits but also are deliberately structured to leverage additional contributions from other donors, further enhancing their impact, Our children and our children's children will thank Jhem for years to come.” up or for more infor- Barry County United Way. - ’ See HOMECOMING, pg. 20 Members o( the 2013 Hast|ngs Hiqh Sch . hnmBCOminq court are (front row. from left) Katy Delcotto, Kayla Kalrnink Alli Taylor. (back) Ethan Haywood. Stephe9n Sha„J M°gue| Ar^na Mah Johnson. Grace Bosma. Kylee Nemetz and Stephen Kendal!, ’ ' �requires respect, says criminal justice dh^tor 2 • Thursday October 17, Ml3 - The Hasnnqi Leadership by Shari Carney . 7Stag Writer ; Bany County women w ho gathered for the •Athena Leadership I .uncheon m the Pennock ?U<''pital Conference Center Friday heard >dv ice from an area native w ho has learned to Jvad in a somewhat challenging environment. 7.< 1 have two strike** again**! me." said Lake ^Odessa native Dawn Brinningstaull. division liircctor for the Michigan State Police Jl'riminal Justice Information Center, “I am a Civilian and a woman. ’They all carry guns; I •don't." Brinningstaull explained the chain of com>iand of the Mate police as a paramilitary organization comprised 0! enlisted and civil;bn members She said she would love to see ,'ftiore women in the male-dominated field. ; She beamed as she spoke of the pride she Ihas for the troopers and especially for the ^director, Col. KriMc Kibbcy Etue. Etue is the ^department’s first female director, and also Dawn Brinn’ngsi cnpaks of the Athena principles she and the State information center, spo state director of emergency manage- n s □ toacaca ______ : Lani Forbes, 2009 Athena recipient, presents the book Becoming Athena by Martha Mayhood Mertz, founder of Athena International, to speaker Dawn Brinningstaull at the Athena Leadership Luncheon Friday. ment and as Michigan’s Homeland Security MM——— Trmni director. ‘1 learn a tremendous amount from this _ ..________ Tuesday's 41st annua! conference of the Council of Michigan Foundations provides nonprofit leaders a chance to congrat­ ulate Larry and Earlene Baum on the presentation of the 2013 Russell G. Mawby Award. Pictured are (from left) Donna Murray-Brown, president of the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Earlene and Larry. Baum. Russ and Lou Ann Mawby and Rob woman.” said Brinningstaull. “I consider her a true woman, a great person and great leader." Brinningstaull wove into her talk the eight principles of Athena leadership: Live authen­ tically. learn constantly, advocate fiercely, act courageously. foster collaboration, build rela­ Collier, CMF president. tionships, give back and to celebrate. "If you take care of your people, they will BAUMS, continued take care of you,” said Brinningstaull. With 106 associates in her division. Brinningstaull said that may seem like a tall from page 1—-------- order, but she has implemented ways to care. Job shadowing an employee for a one-hour “I was most struck by the humility of the Baums and their family as this presti­ gious award was bestowed on them." said I block of time, watching as he or she goes about tasks is one method Brinningstaull has found educational. Such observation, she said, helps determine if the employee is “in Hildreth. "Larry and Earlene arc truly ’ deserving and choose to share their bless­ the right seat on the bus." “I treat others with the utmost respect." ings to make Barry County the best com­ munity it can be." Mawby, a Kent County native and cur­ rent Barry County resident for whom the award is named, established a personal r and professional legacy in the world of ; philanthropy after 25 years as head of the : W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the world’s . largest foundation for which he continues to serve as chairman emeritus. He also currently is a member of CMF’s board of ' trustees. said Brinningstaull. "whether I like them or not." Lunch with associates is another way Brinningstaull builds relationships. “Il’s amazing w hat you learn just chit-chat- A couple of Barry County boys, Larry Baum (left) and Russ Mawby, share stories with Russ’ wife Lou Ann during the 41st annual conference of the Council of ting," she said. Brinningstaull said she questions a person’s Michigan Foundations. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) leadership ability in iwo ways. "If you’ve never had an argument with STOP SCARY SMILES your supervisor. I would question if you’re a leader," she said. "Stand behind y our values at home Sunday. October 14. 2013. He was the son of and your thoughts." A second attribute is what she called Emery and Gertrude (Grow cock) Noel and be willing to say "absolutely not," when and was a lifelong resident of Gull Lake. He was a carpenter and cabinetmaker all his professional life. He worked tor several area necessary. She said she spots leaders by noticing how individuals carry' themselves, as well as how bundle when you drop off Halloween Candy! Hospital in Hastings, retiring in 1999 al the age of 70. Les was an avid outdoorsman He are engaged. Brinningstaull then commended the audience for not being on their cell phones and being active listeners ns she spoke. "Talk to people. Gel to know them on all woods. Les wits active in the Gull Lake Ice Yacht New and existing patients welcome Club and a member of the Masons. Les is sun ived by his daughter, Melinda L. levels. Be inclusive." she encouraged, and, ini keeping with her paramilitary work environ­ (William) Scott of Kalamazoo; his son, Markley “Mark” B. Noel of Hickory Comers ment, added, "and shine your shoes." The luncheon concluded with Lani Forbes presenting Brinningstaull with a book Becoming Alhena by Martha Mayhood Mertz, founder of Athena International. Forbes was the first Athena Award recipient selected for and or profession; and provide valuable service by devoting lime and energy to improving the quality of life for others, The form is available from rhe Barry County Chamber of Commerce. 221 \V. Stale St, in Hastings. The recipient will be recognized at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Jan. 11,2014. 269-948.2244 «< W Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Ml 49058 loved hunting, fishing and just being in the leadership potential; demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in his or her business u. V they act and how they dress. A leader will speak up but always in a pro­ fessional and respectful way. she said; leaders Nominations for the 2013 Athena awards are being received until Friday, Nov. |. Nominees must meet each of three specific criteria: Assist women in reaching their full Must be redeemed November 5th 20^ Gole Dental'Group contractors and later owned Noel Builders. Late in his career, he worked for Pennock Barry County in 2009. The 2010 recipient, Carla Wilson-Neil. gave the opening wel­ come and introduction of Brinningstaull. Receive a FREE toothbrush and toothpaste ........ Lake (Hickory Comers), age K4. passed away quietly “Mother Bear syndrome." This, she explained, is the courage to defend another Halloween Health Initiative ” :___ _ GULL LAKE, Ml -Lester “Les” "Hez" ]Bohn Noel of Gull .. v two grandsons. Noel Corwin of Kalamazoo and Turner Noel ot San Francisco, CA Les was preceded in death by his wife. Janice L. Markley; his daughter-in-law, Anne Turner Noel; a sister and two brothers. He passed aw ay surrounded by those who loved him. He will be greatly missed. The funeral service to celebrate Les’ life will be held on Monday, October 21. 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue (M-89) with Rev. Rick Slravcrs, Open Doors Ministry, officiating. Interment will follow at Yorkville Cemetery. Ross lowinhip. Family and friends are invited to continue Les’ life celebration w ith a time of fellowship and a luncheon at The DtKk at Bayview. 12504 East D Avenue. Richland, MI 49083. Friends will be received on Sunday Octobe 20 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home In lieu ot flowers, memorial contribution in Les honor m.iy be directed to Open blK,IS P.O. Box 50102. Kidmnazjoo, MI 49005-010* Personal messages for the ta.nil Xr favor, e memones of Us mas be placed www.larleyestesduwdle.com. �Banner — Thursday. October 17. 2013 — Pa^e fi ® J'JO? are numbered for Riverside Cemetery sexton's house Hastings City Council has accepted a bid for the demolition of the former sexton’s house and office at Riverside Cemetery or. West State Road. by Sandra Ponsetto Sluff Writer After the City of Hastings assumed the ownership and operation of Riverside Cemetery earlier this year, an inspection of the former sexion’s house indicated that the cost of bringing it up to the city’s current housing code was prohibitive to maintaining the building as a rental property. Monday evening, the Hastings City Council unanimously approved a motion awarding the bid to Pitsch Companies for the demolition of the house and garage, not to exceed $10,750, as recommended by director of public sen ices Tim Girrbach. During discussion before the vote, council member Don Bowers asked why the city did not ask tor bids for contractors to salvage materials from the building. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city had advertised for bids for the demo­ lition of the house and garage which would include asbestos and lead paint abatement and had received only two bids.' He irfso said that there really wasn’t much of architectural interest in the building that would make it attractive to salvagers. Bowers said he thought it should to be a consideration in letting bids for future demo­ lition projects. Riverside Cemetery was also a topic of dis­ cussion during the mayor and council com­ ment portions of the meeting. Council member Al Jarvis asked if the cemetery committee was considering the removal of the cast iron fence dial borders the cemetery’ on each side of State Road. “I would like to see the fence removed,” he said. “It looks (in) pretty rough shape now. Whenever a tree limb falls down, it bends it up. 1 think it would look much — I don’t know if you could say a cemetery {could bej more modem looking; but, most cemeteries don’t have fences like that around them any more.” Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said it was his understanding that the fence original­ ly encircled the first Barry County Courthouse. Campbell said the committee had discussed the fence’s lack of maintenance and falling trees and limbs during a recent meeting. "The discussion, to bring back to the coun­ cil. was not to remove it — to find {iron) architect to straighten it up and bring it back to what it was before,’’ said Campbell, who added that the falling trees and limbs were a maintenance issue that was also being addressed. “The staff is working on that now ' Campbell said that should the city csyy decide to remove the fence from the cemeiey he would like a piece of ft to be installed around the base of the Civil War monument that currently stands in Tyden Park. “I just thought it would be easier to ,’im tree limbs would fall on it —bend it up.’ J Jarvis. • "It’s historic stuff,” said Campbell I been in trouble for years over this because I been wanting the old waterworks tom down. J been working on that for 21 years and made a motion every meeting, and it s not happened. But, if the historic emotions are there. 1 don’t see that fence actually being moved out of there.” In other business, ihf council: • Held a first reading of an ordinance to establish a joint planning commission for the urban services and economic development agreement, comprised of three members rep­ resenting the City of Hasting* and three rep-, resenting Rutland Charter Township. The sec­ ond reading of the proposed ordinance w ill be conducted during die Monday Oct. 28, coun cil meeting. In related action, the council set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, to solicit Council member Al Jarvis questioned whether the fence, which once surrounded the original Barry County Courthouse should be removed from Riverside Cemetery because of its damaged and deteriorating condition. Others said tree trimming and maintenance would preserve the historic fence. comment regarding proposed amendments to the USEDA that would recognize the forma­ tion of the JPC and allow the JPC to have zoning authority for lands within the urban services district established in the USEDA —. the hotel property and the town ship-owned property east of the hotel site. • Approved a request from Hastings High School to hold its annual homecoming parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. The parade will start at the high school and travel east on South Street (hen turn north on South Church Street, west on Clinton Street and then turn north on South Young Street to finish at the high school. • Approved an agreement with Michigan Department of Transportation that will allow M DOT’s contractor to repair city-owned san­ itary sewer manholes on South Hanover Street next year during its reconstruction proj­ ect of M-43Trom Green Street to M-79. • Awarded a bid, not to exceed $17,190, from Landmark Trucking of Dowling for the delivery, planting and mulch of 90 trees of three-inch minimum caliper to be placed in street right of way areas. • Awarded a bid of $31,080 to East Jordan Iron Works of Wyoming for 20 fire hydrants for use in the water main improvement proj­ ect and the replacement of existing fire hydrants. . • Approved the purchase of new computer workstations for the clerk department totaling $8,115. Living Demolition begins to make way for Walgreens A demolition crew uses a backhoe to tear down the former Joe Bush auto deal­ ership on the northwest corner of State Street and Broadway Tuesday morning. Demolition of the plaza behind the former gas station turned used-car dealership is also planned alter the last tenant has vacated the building. Once demolition is complete, construction is expected to begin on a new Walgreens store, which is anticipated io be open for business in 2014. HC13 employees volunteering during the United Way pay of Coring Lending for a Cause Help us support the United Wav during the month of Cktolxr’ 11 agings Cil) Bank will donate $25 to the United Way for every loan booked dunng the month of Cktober. PkM-e any of vur lenders for a review of our many great loan D-xlurts and rates. Whether you are renrid. ring a new uv loan, personal loan, home ImuIiv bre ot credit or financing a new or existing mortgage, we can help. To n thcr we can make a diifvrencc in our community. �Ktge 4 — ThuiF.day. October 17. P013 - The Did you ---------- ------- ~ wion SCC? Split councils hinder community growth Last week. Middleville Village Council members rejected Visser Brothers’ request for an important change in their planned unit development. The proposed change would have allowed the developer to build 38 more multi-family dwellings instead of additional retail or commercial spaces adjacent to its existing Towne Center project. Since the retail center opened in 2003. Visser Brothers has struggled to find enough tenants lo fill the project. Plus, another retail project on the south end of the village, along M-37, also remains unfilled. Despite hearing strong support from citizens and village officials — as well as a recommendation from its own planning commission — for additional rental units, the council turned the meas­ ure down 4-3. At first glance, it might appear to be a decision to protect future space for busi­ ness and retail growth in the village. Looking at lhe overall request, however, it Pretty powerful The Thornapple River, just above the Irving Dam. dolines the beauty of Barry County. (Photo by Laura Christensen) . • • We're dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that I»arry County. If you have a photo to share please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. . II 4 058; or email newj-adgraphics.com. L Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you appears as though some on the council are allowing lheir personal feelings to taint their voles. Plus, council members should consider that they are dealing with a developer with whom they have had years of experience — not some company that just came into town looking to make a quick buck. The village’s planning commission saw that logic and voted to recommend the project be approved by lhe village coun­ cil. “We did our due diligence as a planning commission,” said Planning Commission Chair Fran French. “There are places with know? ‘Wheely’ pretty Do you recognize any of these young ladies on roller skates? Were they roller 1. ' derby queens frOm another decade? Were . they promoting.an event lor a local roller I rink? What can y ou tell us about (his photo? y. >4 The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the *_. • event to reunite the photos with their origi•/ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn; Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI 49058; email news^j-udgraphics.com; or call 269-945- SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN » Safety net for aged, blind or disabled • S<h ml Security Public Affairs Specialist ! Supplemental Security Income is a safety ; net for those who might otherwise slip <’through the cracks. Administered by Social ' Security. SSI makes payments to people with ; limited income and resources who arc age 65 ; or older, blind or have a disability. ; Funding for the SSI program comes from •’ the general revenues of the U.S. Treasury, not their economic situations. Recent trends in industrial growth m the Middleville area will continue to put a strain on housing needs at every level. For decades now, Barry County has maintained a higher ratio ot owner-occupied-to-rental housing m the market place. Experts assembling the information for county officials maintained it was “largely due to our rural nature, typically providing fewer rental opportunities.’.’ --- -------- _------------------- — If you look at the master plan, Barry County has a higher percentage of single-family housing than other counties in the area. In fact, there are more requests for single-family permits in Thomapple Township than any township in the county other than Yankee Springs. And the Village of Middleville is second only to Hastings. Still, rental units continue to lag in the county as a ratio to state averages. | ‘ I • j | One reader said she recognized the man on the left in last week’s photo as Tom Walers, w ho served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. resources worth no more than $2,000 may be able to get SSI. 'I hat resource limit is $3,000 for couples. , The monthly maximum federal SSI pay. incut is the same nationwide-and amounts to $674 for a person and $1,011 for a married couple. However, the amount you receive depends on factors such as where you live, your living arrangements, and income. To learn more alxnit SSI. read the online SSI page al www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi or call toll- HASTINGS PUBLIC Last week: Political stakes get higher Oct. 17, if Washington politicians cannot reach agreement on raising the debt ceiling and default on‘America’s library SCHEDULE debts. Which would you favor? Thursday ry.. 17 - Movie Memories presents “Take Care of M>' Lillle G,rl” with Jca,,ne Crain, 4- TO to 8 P-,n-, . Friday, ocl 'jg _ preschool story time sav«n> applet |() 30 a m •Find lo Tbird C,ub part). ■”*’51"’- . l,a'a Monday, (jc. -!i 92% — A higher debt ceiling limit 8% — Government default on lhe quesResults will For this week: A state legislative proposal would allow 4 30 am T* C'rbS ‘° S,ay °Pen 4.30 a.m., generating more revenue for the state through additional sales and licensing lees for participating establish ments. A creative idea or poor policy? j Creative idea Poor policy , library board meets, 4 free. 800-772-1213 (IT Y, 8(X)-325-O778). It you’re loo disabled to work but haven’t • Security docs not count all of your income paid enough into Social Security (o qualify for benefits on your record, SSI may lie the du^‘uh)rin K(Ho5:30; opened 8 p.m. fc’ when it decides whether you qualify for SSI ;for example, we don't count loud stamps or program to help yon. Vmula Vanlil is the public affairs specialist '*♦•’•4263 most home energy assistance. ’ Resources wc count in deciding whether 'you qualify for SSI include real estate (other for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email • than the home you Jive in), bank account**. J cash, Mock- and bonds. A person with to sonda.Yantilfa ssu.yuv. tl>'library |orll,^ i.rturnut.on, 269* think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll Vote lions posed each week by accessing our website, w ww.HastingsBanner com be tabulated and reported, along with a new question lhe following week to 6 p.ni “ Tuevday q ^ddler story lime gets ready for’lldinween. ’():3° an,‘; >oun^ ■ from Social Security payroll taxes. ; When we consider people’s income, we .•count things Mich as wages, Social Security I benefits and pensions. However, Social sinele-family housing costs will remam tow until families feel confident about 9554. What do you by' Vonda Van'I'il rents in the county were $493. or $5,916. Based on these figures. Us apparent that For years, planners from Michigan waiting lists and people who can’t find State University warned Barry County affordable housing in Middleville.” officials of lhe importance of protecting Yet, four village council members open spaces or agriculture land from the apparently couldn’t see that rationale and hands of developers. Here we have a proj­ turned down (he request. ect in the village, that is ready for devel­ According to community supporters, opment with all necessary improvements citizens, the school superintendent, and along with market demand, yet officials Bradford While officials, there seems lo turned it dow n because they weren’t will­ be a need for additional rental units in the ing to amend a planning document that village. Plus, more housing would be a ■ was meant to be.forward thinking. benefit to the general economy along with The importance behind master planning the addition of more families who’d like­ shows the communities’ concern and ly have students attending the Thomapple commitment to protect the local quality of Kellogg school system. life. Yet, the plan was supposed to be a road map giving governmental bodies lhe If you look al the master plan, Barry County has a higher percentage of single­ ability to look to the future and a focus on family housing than other counties in lhe achieving their plans. Local officials need area. In fact, there are more requests for to understand that the planning process is single-family permits in Thornapple a delicate art that requires them lo respond Township than any township in the coun­ to ever-changing challenges in the future. ty other than Yankee Springs. And the I’m confident when Visser Brothers Village of Middleville is second only to built the project in 2003 it appeared that Hastings. Still, rental units continue lo lag Middleville was growing and would sup­ in lhe county as a ratio to stale averages. port the additional retail space. But, The effects of lhe recent recession have developers across the stale have been put a strain on household incomes, mak­ impacted by the recession. So today, due ing it difficult for homeowners to juggle to the economy, it’s not likely the village mortgages. Another sign of the times is will support the additional commercial coming from seniors who are selling their space for some time. homes and looking for smaller, care-free In fairness to Visser Brothers, living in communities like Middleville. Middleville council members should Plus, there are still families that got reconsider their decision and grant the caught up in lhe foreclosure crisis who developer’s request in the community by lost their homes and are now- having diffi­ solving an immediate problem facing lhe culty financing another property. village — thal of affordable housing. So. when you compare median house­ hold incomes with median rents or mort­ Fred Jacobs, gage payments, you can see a natural vice president. J-Ad Graphics . • •n z.' tn-nd toward rental property. According to the last census, median rt.' iee payments were $888 monthly, or M0.656 annually. and median monthly See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business^., invitations and all your printing neeSs ’ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLlie 1351 N. M-43 Hwy- no^p, Hasti^US �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17, 20!3 — Pag^ 5 — kh Hastings Rotary Club holds remembrance service He accepted an appointment in 1956 to the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals where he was vice-chairman. He served on the board of directors of the National Bank of Hastings for I’ran Favcrman . Can'tnuinR „ years ago custom that began several Snored dcc" dasl,ngs Rotary- Club Monday several years. In retirement. Echtinaw enjoyed winters in Florida and summers at Gun Lake and in Hastings. A hobby he particularly enjoyed was building and flying radio-controlled air­ craft He also enjoyed golfing and attended family events. Despite his nickname. “Tiny” lived a life as a gentle giant who left the com­ the Trees /fo ,ncmbcrs or spouses with Members f° . *cmcmhrance ceremonies. Walldorff Bothered Monday in the begin a sne pu^ and bistro Ballroom to or spouses >a ^hute to honor six members £sthc?\^\v\S >ear "Cre Emcsline U^an’ Echtinn5 Wa!t°n. Gordon H. Cove, Jack E. McMullin L°rel,n Schoessel and Earl munity June 29, 2010. Loretta Ruth Schoessel, who came to Hastings in 1983 with her husband. Carl, was bom July 4. 1941, in Quincy, 111., the daugh­ ter of the Rev. John R and Adelaide Westphal. She graduated from high school in Gillett, Wise., where her father was pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She received a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in Illinois and later did some graduate work at Wayne State University in Detroit. After marrying June 27. 1965, the Schoessels moved to Michigan where Loretta continued a teaching career in Lutheran schools until they settled in Hastings. She continued to do some substitute teaching and volunteered for many reading projects at Hastings Public Library and Northeastern Elementary' School. As a member of Grace Lutheran Church, she (aught Sunday school and was a faithful member of the Word Watchers Bible Study Group, the choir, the Sarah Circle and the Altar Guild. She. received the lifetime Compassion Award from the church in 2011. In the community, her activities reflected k historian Norman Barlow explained th-u cn (hc club began in 1980 honoring ,rs and spouses who had died with a ve planted in Charlton Park. the plan was a c for eacj1d djj not jOng lo 5 aust the space they had received permis­ sion to use. Sugar maples were chosen so that someday grandchildren could tap the trees for sap for syrup. However, the first tree planted . . Was a silver maple. With that one exception, only sugar maples have been planted. Ultimately. Barlow said the committee decid­ Rotarian Deacon Gene Haas offers a benediction during the (Photo by Fred Jacobs) Park to honor departed family members. ( . ed was to conduct the ceremony every few yean;. Members of the committee, including Barlow, Larry- Neil, Dan Patton and Fred Jacobs, publisher of the Hastings Banner, decided it was time for a tree-planting cere­ School in 1926, and graduated with honors from Michigan State University in 1930. Continuing her education, she spent three months al the Merrill Palmer Nursing Institute in Indianapolis before going on to Indiana University School of Medicine for a year-long program in dietetics. Apparently, medicine and music brought Ernestine and Wesley Logan together. He was the band director for Hastings High School when they married Dec. 24, 1937. According to Jacobs, Wes Logan realized there was no money in music, so he w ent back to college and medical school to become a doctor. Following an internship at Butterworth Hospital, he returned to Hastings and entered the practice of medicine with a colleague. Dr. Logan later estimated he deliv­ ered 4,000 babies.’ mony. Following the presentation of the honorees by Jacobs and Neil, the group adjourned to Charlton Park for the service of remem­ brance, conducted by Deacon Gene Haas, and lhe unveiling of a plaque. The service written by Deacon Haas included an opening prayer, a reading from Ezekiel containing an Old Testament promise of a resurrection, a responsive reading from the 103rd Psalm focusing on the merciful qualities of divine justice, and a reading from the Gospel of John containing the promise of resurrection through Christ. The concluding prayer reflected the note of an undying divine love providing consolation. The plaque Ernestine Logan was an active 4-H mom; her children were pushed to get involved. She mounted on a boulder contributed by a con­ also taught sewing and knitting for 20 years and served as a volunteer 4-H leader during tractor was unveiled by Earlene (McMullin) Baum and Carl Schoessel. Following the cer-- that time. Her list of community activities includes being an elder at the Hastings First emony, attendees were invited to hang the rib­ bon from their roses on lhe branches of the Presbyterian Church, a past president of the Presbyterian Women’s Association, a member tree. of the garden club, the Hastings Women’s ‘‘As I was putting my comments together Club, and the Omicron Nu Chapter of Alpha over the past few days, I thought, ‘What does a great life look like? Each of our friends Gamma Delta Sorority. She Was also a mem­ ber of the Eastern Star and a lifelong volun­ ‘ knew that it wasn’t something they would experience,” Jacobs said in his presentation. teer al Pennock Hospital. She also worked al her husband’s office from 1970 to 1975. “It was something they created. How many The Logans enjoyed traveling, so when he people does it take to make a difference*? Just became the district governor for Rotary, they one. And each one of them did just that. And traveled the district together in their motor where else but in a small town would we take home. Since women were not allowed to be the lime to celebrate the lives of those who members of Rotary until 1987, she supported had passed away and the impact they had on his efforts and enlisted other w ives to support our community?” their Rotary husbands. Their travel was not He began with Ernestine S. Logan, who limited to Rotary functions. Through the was bom Dec. 13, 1907, in Evart to Frank and years they had several exchange students in Harriet (Spinney) Sorereen. She graduated as their home and later visited their former valedictorian of her class al Lakeview High Shutdown disrespects military members Tb the editor: they’ve been told they will be considered AWOL — even if their out-of-pocket trans­ all portation costs are reimbursed or not. I suggest we pul uniforms on all of these people in office in Washington. D.C., and see how they like not getting paid while being put in harm’s way to sene. It shows that members of the military are not respected by lhe people in office. It’s time to vote lhe bums out of office and start over again for the people. Elden Shellenbarger, What’s wrong with our political parties — of them? When the Republicans, Democrats and the Tea Party shut down our govemment and services, that affects us all our daily lives in one way or another. What message are they sending to people, not just to the world but especially to our peo­ ple serving in the military overseas an a home? When military members on furlough can't get back to their bases or training sites unless8 they take money out of.her own pockets to pay for their trans’0 a 10 • the wrong message. If dicy ^on Hastings ‘ ‘ Banner to the interests 0/ Bany County $ma’ 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc, MinhwaV * P»one: (269) 9469554 ’ Fax: <269> 945-5192 1351 N. M-43 nij’ . cs cQm . Aavc-rustng email: j-adsCi'cno'ceonemail com Newsroom email news@J-a°9 ----------------------------------------------------------m • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • John Jacobs C.v.tr' atfs n-xcpvd Monday trt'cujh FniLy Proi-dcnl to500prn Frederic Jacobs V;c* Pre; Stephen Jacobs Doug Vaodedaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (CopyEd.lor) Bren Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faveiman Sand'a Ponsetlo Shari Carney Constance Cheeses Bonnin Mattson cial person, mother and immunity member. Her life closed July 19, y)00. Esther May Walton w* bom in Kalamazoo May 8, 1933, to Alva Sumrnerlott and Ruth Estella Nash. Following graduation from Kalamazoo Central High School, she attend­ ed Western Michigan University and received a bachelor’s degree in education and taught elementary education in Decatur and Portage. She returned to W,MU and received a master’s degree in histone architecture in 1981. She married Dr. John Walton in 1958. Besides raising a family of five children, she began a career focused primarily on history. Charlton Park was the center of many of her activities, where she worked beginning in the 1960s on the preservation of the Sixberry house, the Upjohn home, and the village church. In the 1970s, she worked for the Michigan Department of Transportation doing historic research on highway projects in Coldwater. Battle Creek and other places. She did additional research for the Lincoln Life Museum in Indiana and lhe S.S. Valley Camp in Sauli Ste. Marie. Recognition as a historian came with an Add} Award in 1985 from the American Advertising Federation for her his­ tory of the Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company. Turning to local history and politics simul­ taneously, she ran for the Hastings City Council in 1984 and served until 1991. In 1984, she began a column called “From 'Time to l ime” in the Hastings Banner. The column ran regularly in Banner until 2009 when she retired. Her life ended Nov. ||, 2010. at the age of 77. . Walton’s community activities were reflec­ tive of her passion for history. She was an active volunteer at the Hastings Library, encouraging ihc digitizing for lhe shot put. He served two years in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1948. Returning to Hastings, Echtinaw joined his father in the service station business and took it over in 1954. He expanded the company to include a fuel delivery service, and in 1972 bought the local Chrysler dealership. He apparently was a gifted mechanic, based on stories of his skill in repairing nearly defunct vehicles. He married Mary Ann McEwan, his high school sweetheart, June 24. 1950. They had two sons. Besides being a devoted family man. Echtinaw was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Rotar) as well as three lodges — the Elks. Moose and Masons. He also belonged to the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and served on its board of direc­ death Jan. 16.2011. Although he worked hard and achieved wealth. McMullin and his family have shared their lime, energy and funds with lhe commu­ nity. He served on the board of Pennock Hospital and contributed to the YMCA Camp Algonquin. He served on the boards of many local companies and was a Rotarian for 55 years. tors. When it’s time to make tough decisions for your loved ones, choose... Recreation Commission and was a charter members of the Barry County Historical Association, the M°nl am lop Supper Club and the Bay View ClunP*? Club in Petoskey ’ Gordon II. Cove was 10. 1922. to FloyJ was active on the house committee and in mentoring new members in the an of serving the organization. Besides his role as a busi­ nessman, he filled leadership roles in the First Presbyterian Church and the Hastings Country Club. He was active in the efforts to construct a new high school building. He received the Rotary' Red Rose award in 2(X)2 for his service. He was also a board member of the Cherry Valley Association. Professionally, he was a longtime member of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. During his retirement years. Cove enjoyed golfing, fishing and traveling. He died May 29, 2010. Jack E. Echtinaw was a native of Hastings bom Feb. 16. 1928, lhe son of Edward and Winifred (Wellman) Echtinaw. He attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1946.1 hough nicknamed “Tiny,” he set the school’s record Public historical records. She served on the flrst board of the Barry County Parks anj River Ridge Assisted Living Family Home 269-948-9842 mi m Lansing Jan Cove ,„d bRhca was 4 years old- 1°,l’sv’n8 his mother’s ivmarriagc in 1930. the faintly moved l0 Detroit before jC|ocanng in Grand Rapids where he graduated Hills High School, a brief sl*nt ‘ll c Culver Military Academy preceded tmie at C>nind Ra“£ Junior College bef‘£ Scott Onimen Chris Silverman Jenme Yonker Bonnie Rapp Subscription Rates; S3S per rn Bany County Secfriafy/Trefk5»;er • NEWSROOM■ exchange students in their home countries. Their mutual interests in music and medi­ cine created .a pattern that enriched their lives.. Ernestine lx>gan wltl^eTelUrinbered as a spe­ Brandstetter Cove. H»s fuiher died when he \ Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. k. Earlene Baum and Rotarians Larry Neil (center) and Carl Schoessel ready the unveiling of the special rock of remembrance honoring departed family members with etched name plates. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) Society. She was also a member of (he American Association of University Women, the Western Michigan UnIVcRity Alumni’ * The Hastings __________________ her life values of service to others and com­ passion. She helped to establish the local hos­ pice program and served as a volunteer for Love Inc. The Barry' County United Way­ Volunteer Center recognized her service when .she became the inaugural recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Schoessel was a longtime member of the Hastings Women’s Club. The Hastings Exchange Club awarded their Book of Golden Deeds award to her in 2011. Her devotion to education was marked by her tire­ less efforts over several years to get a new library building for Hastings; she was a mem­ ber of the steering committee for the project. She was a quiet leader whom her pastor described as one who radiated joy and hope. She left the community Aug 12,2011. The final presentation was made by com­ mittee member Ijirry Neil for honoree Earl Lawrence McMullin, lhe son of a Kansas wheal farmer bom in a small town Dec. 29. 1915. He met Virginia Coggins, the daughter of another farmer, when he was 16; three years later they married. It has been said of McMullin that he per­ sonified the /Xmerican dream, for times were hard in Kansas in the 1930s. Unable to buy more land to expand his farm, he moved his family to San Diego. He got a job in the air­ craft industry because the interviewer recog­ nized him as a farmer and asked if he knew how to repair machinery. Providing an affir­ mative answer. McMullin was hired on the spot. With the outbreak of World War 11 just as he was contemplating something else, he was frozen in his job. At the end of the war. he joined a research and development company working with fiberglass; he developed a fiberglass fishing pole. He came to Hastings to Orchard Industries to manage lhe plant’s production of fishing poles. Il was a challenging assignment because he had lo design and build the machinery to manufacture lhe poles. He saw the possibilities of extending fiberglass to lhe electrical utilities industry, and Hastings Fiberglass Products was bom in 1959. McMullin remained its chairman until his Slates Navy in 194- 1 J^ed lhc Vj? ^rvicc W4s ( Guinea. .. He married Bon11'1Jan >7 '‘MS The Coves moved o 1 lsti, • "here he jotne.l ''"•“•■'aw, Cla ™ "* $49 fxx year ;n firt.o’rvtg count es per year elsewhere POSTMAS1HR Sond bitw PO tex U HhJtny. MJ 4U0Sa OGG? at HuaM'gj Ml 4-osd Brands,,n ,he ^er ,nl’ busmes, lie oveI ’ \ ’ Shipment of new office (aciiuy °n 1 ^Cr take Ro in ll* 1960s. He and B°nn L had thIte "hoprewu„inHast«’U’v He bv.ap e Rot^n *n |9?2 h‘,dan AU the emeitrtie^ ut>'J >i< < </ with lhe bertuty twit'll I all over l<n>hifi$ the I'hOHiupplc Riner. : careful Medicine AdtnlniMraWon • Insulin Shuts • Home Cooked Me Assist will’ Bottling. Dressing, and Other Personal Cate Nee* r^hip wrvision • lifeline Bracelet and Service • Horne Hursmj �Page 6 - Thursday, October 17. 2013 • The Hastncp Banner ______ >7M!3*3 Worship Together^ff.f Jn | f ...at the church of your : A’t : Weekly schedules of Hastings area chute available for your convenience... ’ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF WOODl.kNDl NHTD METHODIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNI D CHURCH 8950 E .M-79 Highway. Nartnilh. Ml <9075. Pnrtor Don Roxoe. (517) 203 .N M.un.Wivdbnd.MMb^* (V9) 167-4061- Pa*wr sLnmcn. Sunday Worth.p 9 15 Morning X52-9228 Cdebrat.an o xm A 10.30 in. PLEAS ANTVJEW CHURCH 2601 Urey Road Dowling. MI 49050 School 1! am: Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Bible Study APrayer Tun.- Wednesday ntgh'.v 6:30 pm Service 10.30 am to 11-30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MA1THIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Nursery and Children's Ministry • Thumby night Bible study and prayer time 6 JO p tn. to 7.30 p m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Service 10:45 a.m; Evening Sem-e 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p m School 10 am.: Worship II ant Wednesday Night Bible Study / p.m. HASriNQs,Mj - Jtrihua Michael Scobey, QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Ent. PO Bov 63. Hastings. Ml j 49058 Pa‘tor Rt' Jc"> (616) <>45-9392. Sunday \3onhip II j । I Communion the 2nd Sunday of each HASTINGS F IRST UNITED METHODIS T CHURCH month at this service). 10 a m Holy 209 w. Green Street. Hasting.*. Ml Communion (each week) The 49058. Paita 1km 5p5.hni.rn Office . Recta of Sv Andrew A Matthias i» Rl Rev. David T. Ilurtwick The Phone(269) 945 9574. Office hours ate church phone number is 269-795­ morning worship hours. 8;45 am. Traditonal Wonhip; IV 45 am. ! Conteir.pocuy Wotvhip. and Nurse^' Care Available during worship (infants j Morning (Holy Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2370 and lite rectory number i< 269 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Dun Currie. Sr Pxrtor Ryan Rv^. Youth 948-9327. Our church website i> http:/ trax to andrewrutthia* We Pastor. Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. are part of the Diocese of the Great Sunday Services: 9:15 am Sunday- Lakes which is in communion with School for all aget.10 30 am. The United Episcopal Church of Worship Sen ice 6 pm. Evening North America and use the- 1928 Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. A Book of Common Prayer at all our Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 pm. services. Wednesday. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving) Sunday services ea»h week: 9.15 a.m 1716 North Broadway Rn Timm Oyer. PiUor Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Morning Worship P*»tnr. Steve Olmstead (269) 758 3021 church phone. Sunday Scnur 9 30 a in . Sunday (517« 204-9390 Sunday Worship PreK-12th is available during 10.45 worship senxv . Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal gmy rVc-das from 5 to 6 p m. HAS1 INGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 8004 for information on MOPS. M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard ; Children's Choir. Sports Ministries. Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ ■.Srtrm; Jitrnni c fimltci Thru Chri«t ” 945-1995 Church Website: uww. 2635 North M43 Highway. Harting* hopeumorp Church Fax No. 269­ Telephone 2W-945-912I Pasta Brun 818-0007. Secretary­ Iced. Associate Purta.Oliver Bams Treasurer, Linda BcImwv Olfkc and Youth Pasiot Eric Gillespie. hour'. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurv Sundays: Nurxry ai>i toddler ib;tih WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. BrosdAay. ILvun^s. Ml 49058L Pa-tor Su^n D.QI-cn Phone 945-2654 Worship Senkt»: • Sunday. 9.45 am; Sunday School, • JO 45 am. Church <!a^ 9 am tn 2 pm Sunday Morning through age 3) care provided Sunday 9:30 am Sunday School. 10.45 am Sshool 9 10-10.15 am. cLv'es furtod- Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to dlcrs thru adult CnfTre Fi How ship 7 pm.; Sunday evening service 6 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH ’ 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pavtor Randall Bertrand Wheelchair aca-s- sibte and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m Youth activities; call for informa­ tion. pm; SonShinr Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tiics., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal -enedj (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thunday 9:30 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD at 10:30 am. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome lo call one of these num­ bers. Pastor Cronk 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or, Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. Worship A Children announcement* Adult Small Groups Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7.45 p nt. age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult 150+) Bible Study at 10 ant and lunch at Wendy’s. 11.30 am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Dunhrr G'rs/'a Gmre vith 269 948-0900 m! Holy Communion Etcry Sunday! Sunday. Oct. 20 • Sunday Wonhip Websce- .wwss lifegateccxum. Sun­ Haun H.-00 A day Worship 10 a_m. Wednesday Life School 9:30. Oct. 20 - High School Group 6:30 p in. Youth Group 6-h pin.; Men A ABUNDANT LIFE 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilton Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Pasta's Home 269-9454356. Sunday School 9:45 am; Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Evening 6 pm. Wednesday 7 pm. FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple ixaf Orange. Hwy M-66 suutli of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun Prim: A Worship 10.30 am. 6 pm.; Wed- 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boy* & prh ago 4-12. Pastors David and Rc-< MacDonald COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Word watchers IU am Ort. 24 Clapper Kids 3.45 p nt; Grace Notes 5:45 pm; Adult Choir 7.15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy An oasis of God’s lose. "Where FIRST PRESBY1 ERIAN CHURCH Everyone is Someone Special " Fa information call 616-731-5194. 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH (269)<M5-5463 Rev Dr JcffGatrison. Pasta. Sunday Sen levs: 9.00 am. 11 A Conmunih of O.n\t fvIluAcn *ho Church Study; 10.30 am. Worship Glorify (hrd. Strir.ftKrn one another Service. and Tiunijom our World. 502 Eart tmdiftichuKhiusiiflituKfi service (Summer during Schedule - Adult Sunday School. 9 Worship 4 Children's Programs 10 a.m ) Youth Group. Covenant Pruycr, Choir, Chimes. Praise Band, Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721­ 8077 (M/W/F 9 am-12 pm.), e mail or visit wwwxountry ch apc!umc.org for olficefamci net more mfonuation Grand Street, Hastings Sunday Sunday School fur all ages 10 a m. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Luckey. http/Awsw diskovcr-grace.org 4905U. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ Sunday School end Nursery avail­ service. neralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. ' 22 • Grace Bookies 7 pm. Ort. 23 • 9275 S. M-37 Hwy. DowJmg. MI days • 10 am Worship Service; lhe Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website al www.girrbachfu- Recovery Bible Study 7:30p in OcL GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH bjw 1633 to sbcglobal net Spachman will officiate Interment at Fuller Cemetery . IO;45; Sunday Women A A 7 p.m. Oct. 21 Uncle Chad Millctof Hastings. Aunt Brenda and Uncle Jimmy Scobey of Abbey ville, AL. Aunt Jamie and Uncle Ryan Leslie of Hastings; cousins, Andrew and Travis Matthews. Marissa Poth Miller and Jaxon and Leighton Leslie. Memorial contributiois may be made to Barry County 4-H Scholarship Endowment. P.O. Box 59, Hastings. Ml 49058 or the American Cancer Society. Great Lakes Division,' Inc.. Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts. 1755 Abbey Rd., East Lansing. Ml 48823. Visitation and funeral service will take place on Thursday. October 17. 2013 at lhe First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. Visitation from noon until serv­ ice time which is at I p m. Pastor Don Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 pm. and Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Phone a.m. 10:30 I ChureJt, age 4-:th grade. dismi'nsJ 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Price. a.m. a.m.-10.20 during LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH JJC. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday 10.05 Scnicv: Scobey and Setj Scobey of Hastings, sister, Jordan fhompsen of Hastings; grandparents, Steve and DawiHorton of Fowlerville. Ken and Patty Howe Temperance. Jim and Ellen (Trink) Scobey \t Hastings; great-grandpa. Rolxm Bartz of Eton llnpids;'Uncle Bradley Horton of Fowlenine. Aunt Jennifer anil 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 am. am - Women's Bible Study. 502 E Bond St. Hastings. Pauor am. and cows at the fajr j05h won junior show­ manship wuh his horse. Josh was preceded in death by his father, Michael Scobey, great-grandparents, Leo and Rhea Church, Spencer Scobey. Annetta Townsend and Charles and Elsie Andrus and a cousin. Nathan Scobey. Josh is survived by his mother. Kristine (Howe) Jacobs of Nashville; brothers, Kody thaxich age 4i. Sunday School fa HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH able and out. In hjs earlier years he showed horses Family Night 6:30 A»ana. Bihlc Study, Pnn>e age 19. of Hastings, pavsed away uncxpeciedb October 13, 2013 in Kalaniaztx). Josh was bon) in Grand Rapids, the son of lhe late Michael Scobey and Kristine (liouc) Jacobs. Jos|| grajiintcd from Hastings High Schoo), c|ass of 2o|2. He was currently attending \VMU College of Engineering. Josh worked for Cooper Aviation in Fowleryille. ||c was currently employed at die Kent County Aiqxirt for American Eagle Airlines. He was a member of Bridles and Bits 4-H Club. Welcome Cbmcrs 4-H. and WMU >oung Republicans. Josh held a student pilot license. The Jove of his life was airplanes and flying. He restored his own airplane, inside Mrexlay-Friday 9 ain.-Nootu Sunday and Prayer. Call Church OOice 948­ p.m.. I CHURCH OF CHRIST family leadership training Ml 49046 Pxrta Roger Claypool. moramg Venice time: IV J n» *iih urn group, adult ’■tn-’il group rainitfry. 7025 Milo Rd . P.O Bov 408 Cor­ ner of Milo Rd. A S M-43). Delton. 4905.8 more 2^-945-2285 Sunday nunetyttfulpresihixil available Frlloa-hip Tt»c before lhc tenice Nursery. cbildrenV ministry, youth SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON GOD 1674 S StMc Rd- lutings. Ml us Visit al online For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, aid other programs' Mooting Worship II am., Evening Worship 6 pm. Thui'day. Bible Study A Prayer 7 part Fur informa­ DELTON, MI - Corinne Alexa Turner, age 53, of Delton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak after a-short and brutal bout w ith cancer. She was bom October 21. 1959 lhe daugh­ ter of Jean Turner, married Stanley Rogers on July 8, 2009 in Battle Creek. Corinne was a seeker with a servants heart, she would ask the important questions like w hat can I do to help, how can I make a difference and how can I better live the Golden Rule, then she would take action. She has become a role mode) for her activism in many areas, caring and respect for people and animals was her way of life. She wits a renaissance woman active in therapeu­ tic music, anti-fracking as a member of MLAD. animal rights and local stewardship. Corinne was on the board of the Barry County Zoning Board Association for seven years, worked at Thomapple Manor in Hastings and was a caregiver in the sunounding area. She play ed music for herself and others through­ out her life, was a member of several bands and played multiple instruments. Corinne enjoyed caring for horses, garden­ ing, and loved the out of doors in any season. She graduated from Pontiac High School, was an award winning cross country runner and scholar. , , . . Corinne is survived by her husband. Stanley Rogers; mother. Jean Turner; brother. Chris Turner, sister, Kim Baker; uncle, Earl Turner, several cousins, nieces, nephews and step­ sons. Brian. Joshua and Nicholas Rogers. A celebration of life will Ik* held at the Circle Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Road. Delton on Sunday, October 20. 5 p.m. Bring a dish to pass, beverage of your choice, a chair, an instrument if you play and a love of cele­ brating her life. In lieu of flowers and cards please make donations lo Michigan Land, Air, Water Defense - MLAD. The Thomapple Kellogg'Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team ended its eighth straight dual meet victory to start the season with a flourish. The Trojan team of Hannah Bashore, Hayley Bashore, Lauren Kroells and Kayla Kroells set a new team record in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3 minutes 55.77 seconds, and TK/Hastings also had the team of Marissa Swanson. Katie Beauchamp. Kourtney Dobbin and Jennifer Tuokkola place second in the race with a time of 4:10.65. The TK/Hastings girls are 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference after topping Wayland 104-77 in Hastings Thursday. The 100-yard backstroke was lhe only race the Trojans didn’t win all evening. Lauren Kroells, Libby Belcher, Hannah Bashore and Dobbin started the night by w inning the 200yard medley in 2:00.05 and the team of Beauchamp, Swanson, Dobbin and Kayla Kroells won lhe 200-yard freestyle relay in (unities contact Pastor lur. Hess or the Ray L. Girrbach Owner'Dircctor church at (269) 945 9217; or email p4rtorjim4 six bastings org or see our Website: w v. w.chchis6r.gs.ofp Hm® osley 'BIM' Hastings 945-4700 B 1351 North M-43 Hwy. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings Hastings 945-9554 045-2429 ' 269-945-3252 ^Vrv*!'g f la-ting^* Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years 945-9541 Flexfab 102 Cook 328 S. Hnvu^i*-V’ llllslillKs’ M1 49058 Hastings Hastings Lawrence Linwood October 10. 2013 as a result of an accident. Ijirry was born in Battle Creek, the son of Larry’ and Janice (Randall) Roscoe. He attended Bellevue Schools. Larry has been employed by Flexfab for the past 23 years. He enjoyed photography and music and was a DJ for a few years. Larry’s greatest love was riding his motorcycle. Larry' was preceded in death by his grand­ parents, Robert and Ella Randall and his father, Larry Roscoe. He is survived by his children. Steven Roscoe, Evelyn (Josh) Mix and Thomas Roscoe: his mother. Janice (Paul) Cooper of Florida; sisters. Debbie Morawski of Florida, Cynthia Smith of Hastings; brother. Tory Roscoe of Montana; step-brother, Lloyd (Dee) Cooper and nieces and nephews, Keith McKelvey, Stan McKelvey, Joshua L Roscoe. Brandon M. Mugridge. Sydnie Cooper and Madelyn Cooper. Memorial contributions may be made to his children, please make checks payable to Evelyn Mix. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated life Servin Interment took place at Riverside .Cemetery. Arrangements by Gin-bach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www’.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. 1:50.20. Tuokkola and Hannah Bashore won two individual events each. Tuokkola look the 200-yard freestyle in 2:11.25 and the 500yard freestyle in 5:40.79. Bashore took the 100-yard butterfly in 1:04.37 and die 200yard individual medley in 2:27.13. n-tZlV .divin6 . competition went to T\Z i^‘ccS Br,C Shc,don’ who Finished with 173.55 points. TK/Hastings also had Dobbin win the 50y,ard in 26.82 seconds. Kayla Kroells the 100-yard freestyle in 58.31 sec- inllLSd B“Chcr‘hc 100-yard breasts^ke Wayland’s lone win came from Emily ?:08°7n8. tOOk ,he l00 y:,rd bat'“W*e in l^XmeX .h’ ,'^UC Kapids Catholic Central * r’i01; Grand Thomapple Kellogg/Hastin^ b- i . team record broke Sa ur l,v h S"0"’" Michigan University at the “ M u '"'’ Interscholastic Swim Coaches a M,chl8an (MISCA) Meet. aches Association Tuokkola set the new 500-yard freestyle wi h a in ,hc 5-28-2I. The previous r”rd;P|,ace '*me of °lder Wils of 5:37.01 ud a Belcher had a bin mn™ tenth in the KX>-yard 'brea -?.C"i l0<>’ l’lac‘ng of 1:09.20 that quaUfied u 7ke Wi,h a '^e I State Fi„a|s. ed her for ">e Division 770 Cook Rd. 945-2471 - Mindy Wamer.wh, in 2007. S«IJa»IIjqBst 1401 N. Broadway MI Record-setting r@Day team helps TK/Hastings to victory tion about other min;stne< and oppa- This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: HASTINGS, Roscoe, aec 56. of Hastings, passed away at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. Thursday •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning -Services j^irgc Parking Lot - Handicap /Xccessihle | Die I K/f lastinos. » Bashore in the mTsCA M d,S° lud l,an»ah "u ■VKlual events, andaU th7 Hannah was 72nd in 3 COUPlc relay le;‘nis nal medley with a time of 23rd m the IOO-yarj u, 4 \?'24-40 She was 'Ite IK/Hasti,lgs 3^'^>.i" •eant of Hannah Basb.y rd ,"tfd'ey relay •Serving All F’ailhs .pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted paniily Owned and Operated v5vW.gir,*l)achfuneralhome.net IlMey Ba’shm"’'^in8s ''-J7’hin3:57^ans°oa-rtKayhltS �Tho Banner -- Thursday. October 17, 2013 - Page? Tno Hastings Has Music school staff, students enjoying new home Wi /\moM t Writer of ii?1'1'" 'he hor>S'C p?,n'c in a!:o’ Community moved to its new Food7cm'm of the f0riner “"’■"ood and Center nt the comer of Hastings. Suic streets in downtown Since the • aflcr a succe^fi?1 Wns Cslnb,'shed in 2003. the music schJo u cation xv jnp Mcthodisr rt, <■ nmer lrrtil run in 2(X)2, , called a portion of edu. Hastings First United “We an* / a'h ,U homc* for housinr^r*110^’tO ^,rsl United Methodist are really r?Ur Program for 11 years, and we making it n *- t0 lIlc ^°hhouse family for c°mmunitv Mlb c e°rLus to move here’ ’ said tor Christ .’ 1 us,c School Hastings coordina- no issucs h”VC ab'olulcl-v were or • church — it s just that they outorcw°th’ng and,wc wcrc growing, so we u^row me space.” Iv on ^*ri SU'd lbc music school had previous.ns,dervd renting space in the Felpausch uilding which was closed in 2007; but it a$n t until the Bolthouse family, which o'vns and operates the local Ace Hardware s orc« made plans to purchase and move into £ main floor of the building that the music school seriously considered the option. Holly Bolthouse taught for us, and when her family made plans to buy the property, they offered us a chance to move here, and we took it.” said Statler. The labyrinthine basement of the Felpausch building contains a conference roorn, kitchen, banquet room, storage and a myriad of office space. Some of the basement space will be used by Ace Hardware; the rest will be leased to other tenants like the music school, which moved in Aug. 21. “We planned to have a big open house |for lhe music school 1 when Ace opened its new store upstairs, but their move has been delayed because of lhe impact the govern­ Tuinstra-DeWit Wed On July 6,2013, Hayley Kate Tuinstra and Brian Henry DeWit were married in an out­ door ceremony at Thousand Oaks Golf Club in Grand Rapids. Surrounded by family and friends, Hayley and Brian spoke from their hearts, pledging their commitment to one another with per­ — Kinsley Poll practices piano under the direction of her instructor, Jason Drake, in one of the offices in the basement of the former Felpausch Food Center that are being repurposed as class and prac­ tice rooms for the Community Music School of Hastings. r! sonal vows. Parents of the happy couple are Cal and Sandy Tuinstra of Hastings and Deb DeWit of Alto, and Randall De Wit. of Lowell. H i ,c> ment shutdown has had on inspections,” said Statler. The upcoming Music School Showcase will be at Hastings First Baptist Church Saturday at 7 p.m. “Its a chance to showcase the talent of our instructors as well as our students who will also be performing.” she said. “It is also one of two annual fundraisers for lhe music school. Many students, and most of lhe stu­ dents in the Community Music .School Choir । get some type of financial assistance.” While it may be a while before the music school holds an open house in its new location, Statler said parents and students have been very positive about the school’s new digs. “People have said they are excited to see the building being used, and everybody who has been down here really seems to like it,” she said. Call anytime for {Hastings Banner classified ads HYAA Football Sth & 6th Grade Gold The Hastings fifth and sixth grade Gold team scored a 44-34 win at Harper Creek Saturday. Harper Creek, which came into the game with an undefeated record, scored first taking the opening kickoff and marching down lhe field to the end zone. Not lo be outdone, the Saxons’ Elijah Smith took the ensuing kickoff and weaved his way almost 80 y ards to the end zone to tie the score. Ethan Caris converted the PAT and the Saxons took a two-point lead. The Saxon defense led by Jaydcn Benedict, Andrew and Austin Tucker, Hunter Hays, Jacob O’Keefe, and Elijah Smith had their hands full containing the run oriented offense of the Beavers, but they never let the Saxons lose lhe lead. Offensively, the front Jine of Noah Dunn. Corbin Ulrich, Jamison Lesick. lhe Tucker twins and Hays kept the Hastings learn in front with their blocking as Jacob O'Keefe took the football off tackle all the way to lhe end zone, and then Elijah Smith took a screen pass from quarterback Carter Smith for another Saxon score. Caris accounted for both of the point after scores. Harper Creek got within four points of the Saxons, but then Elijah Smith took another kickoff all the way to the end zone for anoth­ er score to keep the Saxon lead intact. Near lhe end of the game Ethan Caris made a fine diving interception of a Beaver pass attempt to thwart Harper Creek’s final drive. 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade Gold team defeated Harper Creek 26-13 Saturday. Leading the ground attack were Collin Livingston with 140 yards and Pay ton Miller with 133 yards rushing. Robby Slauehter added 27 yards and Cohen Smith added another II yards. Miller scored two touch­ downs; Livingston scored one touchdown and one extra-point; and Slaughter scored one touchdown. On defense. Miller, Slaughter, and Layton Eastman each had eight tackles. Alan Rosenburg had five tackles for the day; and Drew Thompson and Matt Thompson each had three tackles; Aiden Benson, Tyler Morris and Skylar Brandt added two tackles each; and Patrick Gee added one tackle for the Hastings team. 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Community Music School Hastings coordinator Christianne Statler is ready to greet students at the school's new location in the basement of the former Felpausch Food Center. PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES___ TWO BROTHERS For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 4' Licensed / Insured / local vjf Coll Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 ) gg/BSscrtoWs FREE Consultation & EssmaBerf ’ ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD RtUEDiAFiCN ■ ___ i 1510 N. CHURCH ST., HASTINGS Barry County Economic Development Alliance BARRY c h a mbit ‘ \ ,• Annual Economic Development Summit And Business Expo TMC-255 • Custom bu.T 3 bed ranch w.’h fu'i walkout basement <k?ck garage, and extra large yard Move in condition at.......................... VVJJ^VJR ADEM ARKREAMY.COM Newt Technology Breakout Sessions Scute / MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 l [azk date! ' Thursday, November 7,2013 Support Sponsors Include: • Lake Trust Credit Union • Pennock Health Services • Walker. Fluke & Sheldon rnct to attend is only SlO/person lor the entire day Co including lunch and programsl • Hastings City Bank • Thornapple Township • Village of Middleville • Bradford White Corporation • Flexfab . - 1-269-945-0514 NOTICE OF APPLICATION 12 noon - 3 pm - Business Expo and Technology Breakout Sessions Roving lunch within Expo •WBCH Radio urv— 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings m am -12 noon - Keynote presentations and Business Awards George Erlckcek, W.E Upjohn Institute: 2014 Economic Outlook - Dan Manning, ConnectMl: Creating a belter economy through Broadband - Business Awards Celebration ♦ coions are 30 minutes in length Learn from experts about ' Dreat>UhHdness-basod technology applications. Some topics to be specific ousincM Web presence/brandmg; Quickbooks, Sent^^nundnnnyn^ $114,900 •Wationullv Certified, Hometown Committed” TOP Dollar For $$ scrap $$ WEIGH SCALES rail the Chamber at 269/945-2454 more tnlormat'o" or watch for your weekly Chamber e-blast. Car B°dies Mixed Metals Aluminum Wheels Farm Equipment Batteries Drums & Rotors Radia,ors Conde|,ser;i Hastings City Bank, of 150 West Court Street, Hastings. M ch.gan 49058, intends lo Me an application witn tho Federal Deposit insurance Corporation tor approval to accept and assume al! of the assets and liab-hties o! its wholly-owned subsd'ary HCB Mortgage Company, of 150 West Court Street. Hastings Michigan 49058. pursuant to a Plan of D.stnbution/LiquWatcn (the ‘Plan’} Tho PI in will result in tno current opcru! ons of HCB Mortgage Company bs.ng consoli­ dated v/ith and conducted by Hast ngs City Bank and in tho sub­ sequent n solution ol HCB Mortgage Company. The Plan w.:l enable Hastings C.ty Bank to more efficiently provide residential mortgage tending cervices. Any person wishing to comment on th-s app’xat'on may file hts or her comments in wnt.ng with tho r. qonal director (DOS) of tho Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office at 300 Soulh Rivers de Plaza. Suite 1700. Cb cago it*, nois, 60606 not later than October 19. r>oi3 The non-confidential portions of the appl,canon are on file ?n the regional off.ee and are available for public inspection dur­ ing regular bu-.ness hours. Photocopies of tho nonconfidential portion of the appitoaton file w:li be made available upon request Hastings C>ty Bank ByMjfk A KnUuiviik’ Its. Pickidcirt 7.-5.OJ55 �Financial FOCUS , r C n WA R D J ONES furnished by Mark D. Christensen of tU YV/aix DDT about eight limes the lethal level. The by Elaine Carlock The Ionia Count) Genealogy Society is holding its annual banquet, to induct new membeis into First Families of Ionia County Saturday. Several will join this select group who could prove that one or more ancestors was in Ionia County by 1880. Well over 200 have joined the ranks. A program is planned with emphasis on the journey here from New abiul Jo yean, ago but the testing ««< on. Bans County was greatly aflcued bv'an error at the plant when a fire relaxin was accidentally included nt cattle feed. Hie “S united Methodist Church met last week at the home of John and Andrea Genther. Thelma Curtis was on hand with her vast repertoire ol jokes with which York. Ohio or somewhere in Europe. * The society met Saturday. The speakers' she entertained her audience with ensuing presentations were centered on the Revolutionary War. rhe regent of the Grand Rapids chapter DAR spoke first on member­ vales of laughter. . g The Woodland Women’s Study Club is ship requirements. A Texas resident, tem­ porarily in Grand Rapids who is an avid member of the Sons of lhe American Revolution, had a similar message but spoke on other topics as well. Another man spoke on patriotism efforts of the SAR. including essay contests, speech competitions and poster con-’ tests. I'he local historical society ' met last Thursday evening and had a fun program based on some of lhe older houses in town JYesident John Waite had prepared .several large prints from old photos. It proved to be a cuc>>ing game to identify them. It is gratifying to read that lhe number ot can deer crashes has decreased greatly in Ionia County, llic numbers indicate that we went from 1.080 in 2009 to 1.010 in 2010. to 878 in 2011 and 630 in 2012. Clinton and Eaton counties dropped a smaller amouni, but Ingham County remained within a dozen over the four-year span. A Graiiot County news item states that in spring 2013 a woman living a block from the Velsicol chemical plant in St. Louis found two dead robins in her yard. The test results are in. The birds had a high level of both Lessons from ‘save for retirement week’ Congress has designated lhc 1,1 ird week in October as National Save for Retirement Week — which means it’s a good time to think about sour own retirement savings strategics. Ensuring that .,olJ have enough money to sup­ port your chosen retirement lifestyle is cer­ tainly important. Unfortunately, many of your fellow Americans have apparently not done hosting another of its home tours Saturday ^nough in the way ot building retirement sav­ ings to ease their minds. Consider these fig- with tickets available from any members. I he homes go from the curve of M-50 west of town to Usbome Road nonh of Brown Road. urcs. taken from the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2013 Retirement Confidence Surveys The latest newsletter of the Ionia County Genealogy Society contains a story on the 1903 irain wreck near East Parish Avenue on which two Lake Odessa men met their death. Earl Coykendale who had been in the meat business, and Bert Meyers, age 18. who was about to enter Michigan Agricultural College to study buttermaking. Twenty-two died and 38 were injured. A signal lamp had blown out due to the gale winds that night and two pas­ senger trains collided head-on. The Red Cross blood drive is planned Monday. Oct. 21, al lhe fellowship hall on Fourth Avenue, from noon to 5:45 p.m. The local elevator took in a record amount of soybeans Saturday, lhe largest intake ever. I'he harvesting is being done in lhe after­ noons due to moisture in the forenoons so the wagons have to be unloaded in mornings io be ready for afternoon harvest. Thus, the ele­ vator was open Sunday morning to accom­ modate lhe local fanners. All the com is han­ dled at the agronomy plant on Eaton Highway where they have a siding off the CSX tracks. • 497t of those surveyed said they are not confident about being able to afford a com­ fortable retirement. • Just 46% of survey respondents say they and/or their spouse have even tried to calcu­ late how much money they will need to live comfortably jn retirement. What steps can you take to gain confidence m your ability to retire in the manner you have envisioned? Here are a few suggestions: • Envision your retirement lifestyle. Al what age do you want to retire? When you retire, do you plan to travel or stay close to home and pursue your hobbies? Will you do some part-time work or consulting? It’s important to identify yOur retirement goals and then, as best as possible, estimate how much they will cost. Once you know what your retirement goals look like, you’ll be able lo shape a strat­ egy lor achieving them. • C ontnbuie as much as you can afford to your retirement accounts. No matter what your retirement goals may be, you’ll help yourself by contributing as much as you can possibly afford to your IRA and your 401 (k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. tion, if one is offered.) And it you reach the point where you can “max out” on these —STOCKS— plans, look for other tax-advantaged invest­ ments to which you can contribute. • Invest for growth. To help you reach your goals, you’ll want to include a reasonable per­ centage of growth-oriented vehicles in your retirement accounts, ’flic exact percentage will depend on your risk tolerance and your specific objectives, but it’s important to have that growth potential. Keep in mind, though, that investing in growth-oriented vehicles involves market risk and possible loss of prin­ cipal. • Review your progress. At least once a year, review your portfolio to determine if its performance is still on track to help you make lhe progress you need to reach your goals. • Make changes as needed. If your invest­ ments are simply underperforming, you may need to make some changes. And in the years immediately preceding your retirement, you may also need to adjust your holdings, possi­ bly by moving some dollars from growth-ori­ ented investments to income-producing ones. However, even at this stage of your life, you may still need your portfolio to provide you with some growth potential — you could be retired for two or three decades, so you’ll want your money to last and to slay ahead of inflation. National Save for Retirement Week comes just once a year. Take its message lo heart. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. changes are from the previous week. 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The property’ tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2014 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at lhe County Administrator’s Office, 3rd floor. Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. MI 49058. Pamela A. Jarvis, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners City, police reach threeyear contract agreement 77»iis6 The 11 members of the Hastings Police Department have a new three-year contract that gives officers a pay increase for each year of the contract but caps the city’s contri­ TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE bution to officers’ health care plan. During its regular meeting Monday evening, the Hastings City Council went into BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN closed session to discuss the proposed con­ NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance I No. 148, which was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a regular meeting held on October 9, 2013. • ! SEGI1QNJ AMEWDM^ENTJI^_SECI10R_4JLQ. This section amends | Section 4.10 of the Prairieville Township Zpning Ordinance prohibiting the filling or grading of land so as to discharge surface runoff onto abutting properties except as may be permitted by the Prairieville Township Zoning Administrator upon a determination that such runoff will not have a material adverse impact upon the abutting premises. SECTION II AME.NP^ENT_IO_SEGUQNJA- This section amends Section 3.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a definition of “Wind Energy System”. SEGTJONJU A.Mf NPMENIIOj^RIICLEJV. This section amends Article IV of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 4.42 regu­ lating wind energy systems. SJECTIQNJV REPEAL- All ordinances or parts ot ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. SECIJON-V SEVERABILITY- The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SEGDQWLVJ EEEEGIJVRPAIE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following the publication after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in lhe Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspect­ ed at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. . PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Ted DeVries, Clerk 10115 S, Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 ^,443 tract. When lhe council relumed to open ses­ sion, it unanimously approved the contract which expires June 30, 2016. Hastings officers who arc members of the Police Officers Association of Michigan, will receive a 1 percent annual increase for the term of the contract. The city’s contribution to employee health care plans has been capped by Public Act 152, which limits the amount a governmental body can contribute toward health care insur­ ance. Tlie City has agreed to pay lhe maxi­ mum amount allowable under lhc caP« wilh the balance of the insurance premium to be paid by rhe employees who arc able to select their plans. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for Wore information. Space exploration in one lifetime by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters In 1957, before I was bom, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik — the first man­ made object to leave the Earth’s atmos­ phere. That simple little satellite captured people’s imagination around the world. We Americans were alarmed that the Soviets had “beat us" to space. Sputnik, therefore, helped spur both the U.S. space effort and such things as better education for our kids in math and science.' It didn’t take long for us to catch up to the accomplishments of the Soviets. When I was a baby in the early 1960s. President John F. Kennedy famously said we should put a man on lhe moon within the decade. I was in grade school when we met that deadline, landing men on the moon in the summer of 1969. I .remember the event, which was televised live. My family gathered around the TV lo listen to Walter Cronkite announce the events of the lunar landing. My father look pictures of lhe television screen with his 35 min camera — he deemed lhe event that important. For the first time in the history of the world, we had put spacecraft and people on the moon, exploring places that had been seen from Earth but never before had been visited. When 1 was in high school in 1977, a much longer-term exploratory effort was launched. Two unmanned space probes. Voyager I and Voyager 2. lifted off from Earth in quick succession l he idea behind the Voyager probes was to fly past planets in the middle and outer solar system ami keep going into interstellar space. In case the Voyager probes were ever intercepted by intelligent life outside our solar system, the) carried images and recordings that tried to convey the essence of human civilization al least as we thought of it in the 1970s h was our effort to communicate with “1-..T, “ potentially even millennia alter the probes left u\. When 1 was in college. Voyager I did a fly-by of Jupiter and then Saturn. In addi­ tion to images of these large, gaseous plan­ ets, the probe sent back pictures of their moons. The transmissions fired people's imagination like Sputnik had done a gener­ ation before. When 1 was finishing up my doctorale in geology. Voyager I responded to orders transmitted to it by NASA and turned to look back at Earth. I'he image the probe made was transmitted to us, and we saw our planet as a “pale blue dot” hanging in lhe darkness of space. On that one little speck we all live — a sobering reminder that our Earth may be large compared to the dimensions of familiar objects like streets and houses, but it is liny compared to lhe vastness of the solar system. For quite some time after that image was made in 1990, Voyager 1 continued zoom­ ing away from us and from the sun travel­ ing al about 38,000 miles per hour. Zipping along at that rate, it traveled farther and far­ ther toward the edge of our solar system. Eventually, it moved beyond the orbit of Uranus. Neptune and finally Pluto. Durinn that tune. 1 went from being a woman in her pome to one with arthritis in both her knees. Now, 36 years after it was launched oyager I has traveled almost 12 billion miles and reached another milestone of space exploration, leaving behind our solar ’yuy" ?°V,ng intO interstellar space Voyager has gone a long way,” Michael Allen said toand me X„omy Alien ;c.. rJTwa , *VI in physics h*’<n<iei m,*r State University. “LighuA ’, Wash,n8'«» >> quickly, but ittak^ for light from where we 2 l,Ours ,rau'ingU*a°±:rc1Voya8er 1 “"ow" '° coming front Voyager 1 ‘ Ta Slgnal because Voyager^ S ,hal ^azes me walls. FromVhat I've read'd? ’ 'iny 22 strength of a radio transmit'/.S about ,he h s taken most of a lifer ’V Cop car­ space efforts to go from I <lm. f°r hunian ,Hc <hat was the first objec Ung U SUtcl’ atmosphere to gCttinL,J. 1 to ,eave Earth’s Mdlar space. HU1 WL ‘>robc ''’to interfew could imagine bcfon. t"'"V doiu: what KirXn X " l"ash<'n'- r«r«Z,Vor,“ native of the frinevtoa f‘f'e‘‘f,'“keoloKist Ihiycolionn „ u ‘ 'artl 1‘ntver.iitie.i. Anrit-ulmrai • ”J the College of {"‘Hhtttf.ton State �Tho Hastings Barner — Thursday, October 17. 2013 — Pago 9 • nes miles <Jist ^main forv,tJni' a«d ing grounds. cral big ‘‘dances” at certain dates during the year that served to draw the Indians together. go there and p^x,n ,uildi»K ,ctajXirnJ awaY from their hortif’’ jCampcd. If t|Jc y (l‘<arters wherever th^X ,c. location dui n,e °r fish or trapping ,n another. 1,61 su’t them, they moved <’ ,u lhcy WouJd A look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner At the proper >0 d ntake map|c among the there was any or loafing pension ' the male rose to gfcat faith When an India" mj* without much ceif,n ' , j f(,U^uig was published in rhe May 1. black walnut bark being used to obtain the favorite browns. Indian babies were strapped to a board with views by Banner editor M.L. Cook had in 1910 with James IV. Cutler, the last of the a small blanket and basswood bark and car­ ried about on their mothers’ backs. 'Flic little tots could move their heads and roll their big eyes and were often "parked” in this harness were any men there, he said, you were safe in saying that they would lx* lounging around, sleeping, smoking or visiting. Work and the masculine Indian had parted company long before this. /Xn Indian would hunt. trap, fish, build the frames for the huts, cut bark and make his canoes. But that was all. The women planted and tended the com, gathered firewood, cared for the children, made the blankets and tanned the skins. They even manufactured the dyes that colored their garments or blankets from the barks of trees. ,f ly to meet his Hunting Ground. 1 on. her few cooking her. with the "W nsjjs w Passed d buried with <hashc promptly gel bus) ’ Wen(.£old Job Give poor imitation Throwing a blanket over his head, an Indian would enter the enclosure through one of the gates to begin the movements of lhe "White Dog Dance.” Others, similarly cov­ ered. would soon join in to the rhythm of beating tom-toms, the vocal chants of their fellow tribesmen and the ceaseless rattle of instruments made of dried fish skins stretched over frames and partially filled with kernels of course, if her man did not able to expect that he . centennial edition of the Hastings Banner. The 1956 article was based on inter­ Ottawa social life ade of poles with ends sharpened and driven in to the ground at intervals of several inches. Small branches of trees were closely woven around these uprights, forming a fairly tight screen. Two openings were left at diametri­ cally opposite points of the circular wall. buried him . I> Confident­ in the next stage of Barry County once home to large Ottawa village, part 3 Cutler had many first-hand glimpses of the social life in an Ottawa Indian village. If there February. For this ceremony, a circular area 50 feet in diameter was marked out on lhe ground. About this, the Indians built a stock­ There WOT noof nny Iru|ian’nl’h>* * the game preset05 put in charge of the McClellan farm near where 7hornapple Manor stands today. Young Jim spent much of his time with Ottawa boys his age. Part 3 continues ,hc,r «ork. (he worn*1 en bossed ,h^ , do 'he drudgery, while 'h. (i„n for W() *’b- . BflGK THE PAGES yiire, wax orphaned at age 3 and taken in by his older sister, who later married Ephraim Shattuck. When the Shattueks moved to Barry County, so did Cutler. His brother-in-law was cal exercise. One of these that Cutler described was “The White Dog Dance." This took place in .f p|ans ca]|cd or laUn a|on„1 fw hard wives with them • syrup. Whenever 1 turning arr^ ^utnty pioneers' who knew the Indians intimately. Cutler, who was born in New York During these festivals, the braves often per­ formed prodigious stunts in the line of physi­ as unreason­ cn he reached aPpy Hunting of Indian com. Dancers could drop out whenever they wished, but some kept at it for hours and worked themselves into a sort of frenzy. Cutler and other white boys watched these performances and did their best to learn the steps and rhythms. Several of them once raid­ ed lhe Indian huts, secured some blankets and GOthedr inhabitants of the Indian village were the numerous and utterly “*less but very noisy dogs, and the P° • Sometimes, the 'ncnllV* a tribe in a large area would get toother for a gOod timc> on feast or festive occasions. There were sev- moccasins and with heads covered in imita­ tion of the bucks, they entered lhe stockade in what they thought was a thoroughly Indian manner. But before they were a quarter of the way around the track. Indian spectators caught on and ejected the white intruders in a firm though not brutal manner. No matter how hard they tried to get into the ceremony, the white boys were always quickly delected and escorted outside the enclosure. The first of these "White Dog Dances” Cutler saw, at the Indian village near his farm home was attended by about 250 bucks, and probably as many more women and children All of them seemed to gel a lot of fun out of it, but Cutler never could understand why. Green corn dance Another festive occasion the Indians always observed with proper ceremony was what was termed “The Green Corn Dance.” This took place in August. The com. planted and cultivated by the women, was not ready to be eaten as “green com.” The women of course, gathered the cars, and boiled or roast­ ed them in great quantity so that their menfolk could gorge themselves on this delicacy. After the feast, they danced the rest of the day and night in celebration of the full some har­ vest. (To be continued) 7758147$ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING against a tree trunk or a hut. The youngsters seemed to endure this treatment very well and there was never much crying. If they did “sound oil,” they never received any atten­ tion. TO ^S^TS AN0 PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. . Learn from experience PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners wilhin tho Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, arxl upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to place an asphalt base and an asphalt top and seal and make related improvements to that portion of Oakridge Road described generally as extending approximately 1,825 ft. southerly from the intersection with Pine Lake Road, and to create a special assessment district for lhe recovery of all or a portion of lhe costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benofitted therein. The older children had their diversions, chief of which, especially with the boys, was shooting the bow and arrow. They played about lhe houses, and when weather permit­ ted. waded in creeks and romped in the woods. As they grew older, the young men wooed and won lhe maidens of their choice, if the parents were willing. The youths accompanied their elders, first on short trips and then, as they gained larger experience, on longer journeys into the primeval forests in search of game or fish. 'Die boys grew naturally into the kind of life their father lived, and the girls came just as naturally to know only the hardships, self­ effacement and ceaseless toll of her mother. 'l he men would form themselves into small parties, select their hunting, trapping or fish- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tho District wilhin which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and wilhin which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows (described by tax parcel numbers): 12-006-001-30 12-006-003-20 12-006-003-21 12-006-003-23 12-006-003-25 12-006-003-26 12-006-003-30 12-006-003-35 12-006-003-37 12-006 003-40 12-006-004-00 12-006-00600 12-006-007-00 12-006-008-00 12-006-009-00 12-006-010-00 12-006-011-00 12-006-012-00 12-006-013-00 12-006-014-00 12-190-001-00 12-190-002-00 12-190-003-00 12-190-004-00 12-190-005-00 12-190-006-00 12-190-007-00 12-190-008-00 12-190-009-00 12-006-032-00 12-190-010-00 12-190-010-05 12-006-033-00 12-190-012-00 12-190-013-00 12-190-014-00 12-190-015-00 12-190-016-00 12-190-017-00 12-190-018-00 12-190-020-00 12-190-021-00 12-190-022-00 12-190-022-10 12-190-022-20 12-190-023-00 12-430-001-00 12-430-002-00 12-430-003-00 12-430-004-00 12-430-005-00 12-430-006-00 12-430-007-00 12-430-008-00 12-433-009-00 12-430-010-00 12-430-011-00 12-430-012-00 12-430-013-00 12-430-014-00 12-430-016-00 12-430-017-00 12-006-034-00 12-006-035-00 12-006-GAP-00 See accompanying diagram TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN . COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BRISTOL LAKE CHANNEL (SUNSET DRIVE) AQUATIC WEED AND PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof toggner with an estimate 0! the cost of such construction in the amount of $127,000.00, has placed the same on file with the To^nurp Ctork and has passed a ResohMion tentatively declaring its intention to make such Improvement and lo create the atoreH descnbed'Spectai Assessment District. . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment d.strict may be e w mined al the Office ol the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and miy further be examined at such public hearing. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the’ Township to make certain public improvements consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants in Bristol Lake Channel (Sunset Drive) (the “Improvements”) in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Bristol Lake Channel (Sunset Drivc)Aquatic Weed and Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 1 Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-09-200-073-00 08-09-200-075-00 08-09-190-013-00 08-09-190-015-00 08-09-200-069-00 08-09-200-070-00 08-09-200-072-00 08-09-200-077-00 08-09-200-078-00 08-09-200-080-00 08-09-200-081-00 08-09-200-082-00 08-09-200-083-00 08-09-200-084-00 08-09-200-086-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Mchigan Tax Tribunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in Interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hear­ ing to protest the special assessment, or shall bo permined to filo at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by loner and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in tho event that writton objections to tho Improvements aro filed with tne Township Board at or before lhe hearing desenbed herein, signod by tho record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon tho portion of road to be improved in tho abovo-dosenbed proposed special assessment distnct, the project can­ not bo instituted unless a valid petition has been or Is filed with tho Township Board by tho record owners of land constitufcng more than (lfty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon Iho portion of road to be improved in the special assessment distnct as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKF fi irtmfr NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will bo hold at tho LGI (Large Group Instruction) Auditorium at Delton-Kellogg High School at 327 N. Grove Street, Delton. Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on October 29, 2013. MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT At such hearing tho Board w.11 consider any written objections to any ot the foregoing matters which might be Med wrththe Board at or prior to tho timi ot thThearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to tho plans, estimate ot costs, or to tho atorement.onod proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. notU »the Prat,ioJiile To^shlp CI^t Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe Prairieville Township Clerk. TedDeVr.es Prairieville Township 10115 South Norns Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 - \ [Jo'-'d K.z ar.,-I- fc ciiptiIFR GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown NOTICE IS H.i assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll has made and ceru . ()f|he cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form sets forth the relative p cach benefitted lol and parcel of land in lhe special assessment of a special asseS^’?eihP resolution of the Township Boa rd adopted on October 2,2013, the costs district. Pursuant to tne • • djca||y redetermined on a yearly basis in accordance with the of the Improvements are to be > resolution. ... towNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL TAKE NOTICE Jr nN WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 23, 2013, AT 7:0(1 O'CLOCK P.M, AT HOLD A PEBI-IC HEARING ON‘ HIGHWAY, BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 13^1 J ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER TOWNSHIP. TO REV tW THb rANY OBJECTION'S THERE iu. assessment roll as prepared has been reported tn TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tha U M T()Wnship Ckrk al the Township Hall for public 003-25 00^ ASH 003-2" 033 40 DOI-JO plSH POND ■ (5 acres) the Township Board and is on examination. ,rU st \N OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PAR­ TAKE FURTHER NOTICE J^^l°asSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF Tl IE CF OF I .U^Sl.'BJEC'rTOA SPf^ TAX TinHUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS SPFC M ASSESSMENT WITH HE MKI IG ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUI ONLY IF AFTERTHE IM1?: OF CONITI^ ON O^ HILpR0TESTS T|||. S|>ECIAI ASSE KAin niVNF R OR PAR TV IN INTERIM j A MfSW I S‘ Ar. or her IU. in person or. m (W|Rr (jr , (n inlervst or hls ‘",'peurLcu ur pr.m.t can fik.j wi.h the whieh case a peBoml appearance -t Ute heartng „ HALLWOOD PtNE LAKI™*-' (Ci78 acres) Township by letter prior > Township o! Johnstown. not required. , . ,lhu-Township Bo««rd ot me row. । This Notice was authorized h> Dated: October 2,2(03 June Doster 77581362 - a aminmo hat or iots 2 throuci INCLUSM. and a VACAU(3 fORHON O> IMt PUbJC DHIVtWAY. OF THE PLAT Of »v nrACH anh a vACAUn Sawmill Point uck ^Islana �10 - Thuitxiey October 17 2013 - The. Banner X-RAY, continued from page 1 overoopulmion of cals in her early tenure as lilt! Of a D 4 s,a(e transfer tee. a >eiup fee. transportation trmnihf costs would bring tin* total price tn the county ot approximately $I5.(XX), half oiler also requited an Friday. Oct. 11 replied Miner. which will be covered by the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority. The ’..prove lhe request. equipment will come with an annual mainte­ Ihourh only m •> • _,ppn»e<l by the $7.5<X) purchase i.,s Oct. 22 board al Hs eflicial mu”J-‘ jn a cf)nl I'he board was meeting mis mittce of-Ju'-whole tomw • In other hn>ui'" l,‘‘ of a Barry nance cost of $650. L an we afford not to spend $7,500 lor a »$!60.(XM) piece of equipment for security in ^urjait?” intoned Baker Baker also informed commissioners that . \llcgan County has purchased (wo units, and Kent County Sheriff Larry Stclrna paid full • price for another. Stehna was quoted in '•Jungel’s email as being “astounded" by the scanner’s results. ■ " I couldn’t believe the stull ue were mis> inc that was coming into our facility.’’ said Stehna in the email. "Truly, these body scan­ ners would have a positive impact on our cor­ rections and local lockup security and safety. • One Barry County citizen told Baker that T uesday ’> discussion did miss something sub­ . RecommendedI api *• ,iu, :l nn. ..-ar- .•fX)X V»)H- ee(’>nmcndcd d|’Pr' tjnty sherill corn"m' oo.nmil,Ik.n, two(i ™> ' - ul)|)|it,,li<)n ’j-,.,,, t)f Mlicide raise awareness oi • and other mental health err-cs. • T-ibled a recommendation that the ixuru •tpprovc S225.1XX) from the county s tax p. >- it Historic Charlton I ark. ' I d like to .able it until a lime th»l we took stantial. . “Why couldn’t this last item have been included on the agenda in time to have more •discussion about it0’’ questioned Jack Miner, about lhe last-minute addition and hurried a. other buildings and need. ,h‘[l ‘decision request. . Baker replied that he was constricted by the timine of Jungel’s email offer. which arrived date Wednesday. Oct. 9. past the deadline for unscheduled planning meetings could occur iXanent' rcliree\ ".'j",.,>. compounded com theesnuitv" , , <>g|,2«5lull> ri"«l(he •icerucd iiahiho. ’ „ ilie re"r“'' After expiration of Lins ponliU1’'- compounded COM olliv,,,. were .wgot.ated out. • R>-e"m.ne Id a. po-’1 "I for $l7-0'" 'or tenalM jail l’e,h •’UW < <mmy i'u.intc, , he C»lh0"n <',OU"1> J< due 111 local overcrow1'"?: inmates were held for a ’t,pl ° ' l ays al n charge of $15 »,lV |he invoice amount surprised COuniv Adndnls|rulor Michael Brown. who told Comnii^’°ncrs J1?’''’■niilar invoices rareK eK a $\000 or $-T<XX) on a monthly basis know if it’s an anomaly or ihc beg inning of a lrend •• Brown told commis­ sioners, who appear^ mon* concerned abput the .source frnni Wbjcb to take the funds to pay the invoice and prepare for similar charges.' Young suggCslcd the money be taken from the diverted felons fund, nit account lhe throughout .he county. who pointed io .he recent hiring ot a fol '« tor to conduct strategic planning_ »Uh K board Follow-up discussion from!hoseshU February’. AFTER ADOPTION An ordinance authorizing Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, a Delaware corpora ton, i successors and assigns, to d.stribule and sell gaseous fuel, natural, manufactured or mixed gas in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. Michigan._________ _________ , PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: Section 1. GBANT-OeHRANGHLSE. The Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, hereby grants unto Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, a Dolawarae cor­ poration. its successors and assigns, a franchise to distribute and sell gaseous fuel, natural, manufactured or mixed gas in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan. Section 2. AUIHQRHY-RRQWED. Subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, permission and authority is hereby granted to said Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to construct, install, lay. oper­ ate, maintain, extend, improve and add to, mains, pipes and other facilities for lhe pur­ pose of transmitting and delivering such gas along, across, in and within, the limits of any public highway, street, alley, side­ walk, and all other places under control ot said Township. All such structures and transmission or delivery facilities which Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation is authorized by this bromance to construct, install," lay. -operate,' maintain, extend, improve or add to shall comply with pres­ ent and future Township zoning or other state or local regulation, including the rules and regulations of other governmental agencies as may be applicable. Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall have lhe right to remove such pavements, and make excavations, as may be necessary to lay. remove, repair and maintain mains, pipes and other facilities. The designation of the routes of such mains, pipes and • other facilities for lhe purpose of transmit­ ting such gas along, across, in and within such highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, and all other places under the control of said Township shall be subject to the rea­ sonable bond requirement, regulation, direction and prior approval of the Township. Sections. NONINTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC USES. In its exercise of the authority granted herein, Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall not injuriously interfere with other public uses of such highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks and other public places, and shall, without unnecessary delay, replace or restore to their original conditions, al its own expense, all such highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks and public places when excavated or otherwise disturbed by Michigan Gas Utilities Corporalion in con­ nection with Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation’s construction, installation, operation, maintenance and improvement to its mains, pipes and other facilities. The Township hereby reserves the right, al its option, to replace, orcause to be replaced, said highways, streets, sidewalks, alleys and other public places under the Township control to the same, or as nearly as practical the same, condition as before being excavated or otherwise disturbed in the exercise of this franchise, and pending the time of such replacement, to maintain lhe same so that they shall be reasonably safe and convenient for public travel and use, and lo charge the reasonable cost and expense thereof to Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, its successors and assigns, payable upon demand of said Township. Any carnage to public installa­ tions by Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, its successors or assigns, by reason of lhe exercise of this franchise shall be repaired or replaced as lhe Township may require within a reasonable time by Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation at its expense and in default thereof, by said Township at the reasonable cost and expense of Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation Section 4. GOVERNING,-LAWS. BMLES.ANDJBEGULAIJQNS. Authority granted herein is subject to all conditions □nd provisions of tho laws of the Slate of Michigan, and to all lawful orders, rules and regulations of lhe Michigan Public Service Commission and of any other agency having authority under law, from time to lime, over tho operations of Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation under or pursuant to lhe franchise granted by this ordinance. "Sections. IQWNSHJEJUB1SD1GI10N. Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall be and remain subject to all Ordinances, rules and regulations of the Township now in effect, or which might subsequently be adopted for the regulation of land uses or for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of tho public; provided however, that nothing herein shall be con­ strued as a waiver by Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation of any of its existing of future rights under state or federal law. Section 6 INDEMNIEICAIIQNl.HQLD. HARMLESS. Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, its successors and assigns, shall at all times keep and save the ■ Township free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense lo which it may be sub­ ject by reason of lhe negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the Township on account of the permission herein given, Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall, upon notice, defend the Township and save it free and harmless from all loss, costs and damage arising oul of such neg­ ligent construction and maintenance. However, Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation need not save the Township harmless from claims, losses and expens­ es arising out of the negligence of the Township, its employees or agents. Section 7. PRESENTLY EXISTING RIGHT. This franchise is in addition to, and not in derogation of, any presently existing rights of Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, and acceptance of this fran­ chise by Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall in no way affect, diminish or abrogate any such presently existing rights of Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to distribute and sell gaseous fuel, natural, manufactured, or mixed gas in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan. franchise granted shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 10-years from lhe effective date hereof. However, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty (30) days from its adoption unless within said period Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall accept the same in writ­ ing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this Ordinance shall constitute a contract between the Township and Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation. Section 9 ERQIECI1QN_5F_FAG1LJI1ES. If the Township requests Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation to protect or support its mains, pipes and other facilities because of street or utility work, or other public projects in its public ways and other places under the control of the Township, Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall protect or sup­ port the same at its sole cost and expense. The work shall be completed within a rea­ sonable time period. Section 10. SEVERABILITY If any clause, sentence, or section of this Ordinance is deemed invalid by any judi­ cial. regulatory, or legislative body having proper jurisdiction, the remaining provi­ sions shall not be affected. Section 11. CQNE1RMATJQN. This franchise shall be subject to revocation at the will of (tie Township of Prairieville Section 12. REJMfiUflSEMEWLOR ORDINANCE PUBJJGATJORLEXREbLSE' Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation shall promptly upon being invoiced by the Township Clerk reimburse the Township for the cost of newspaper publication of the Notice of Adoption of this Ordinance. Ted DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township dragi'ing my feet, hut I will do it. Those were comforting words > J* who have been sentenced to prison tem • Board (’hair Craig Stobonburg that such use would deplete the d.verte felons fund. Brown, though, suggeste the diverted felons fund has been use past capital improvement projects, saving I know I ve been l0 Siolsonburg. t ' appreciate you acknowledg.ng that, said Siolsonburg. who wax followed by a comment front .cs.dent Elden SheUenbarger • of genera! fund dollars. • Recommended approval of a 111 amendment reflecting revenue and eXPc'’K lure increases in general, building reha >1 1 tion, diverted felons, and vehicle funds. • Received a report from Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman regarding drafts o and schedules for new policies being formu­ lated for the animal shelter. Newman said she has scheduled final policy drafts to be sub­ mitted by Nov. 26. Responding to a query from Geiger about receiving licensure to perform euthanasia. Newman said she is “about lo be turned loose.” _ “|Euthanasiaj is not an easy thing to do for someone who’s dedicated to saving animals, who asked Newman about ass.slanee w,th free-roaming, possibly feral cat-, delivered to rhe shelter by citizens seckmg to nd them from their property and to avo.d diseases car­ ried by the animals. •. They shouldn’t bring them to the shelter because they’re not adoptable.’’ replied Newman. “They should be euthanized When SheUenbarger protested that not everyone can afford the cost of euthanasia, Newman ended the discussion •That’s where we disagree, she said, but that’s okay.” Tile county board meets Tuesday, Oct. 22, for its official session beginning at <) a.m. in its meeting chambers al the county court­ house. 220 w. State St. in Hastings. . said Newman, who’s come under fire lor an This f|rrT’ *s a d^bt coitactor attempting !o a dobt. Any information J? a’nr.d Wl11 be U5od tor this purpose. It you are in he Military, p|easo our offico at the number hstud below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m ih0 cond.tions of a certain mortgage made by. Raymond J. p0 ner, an unmarried man, to Union Federal Bar^ of |nd:anapolis. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2004 and reairded November 1. 2004 ln Instalment # 1136525 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: CitiMortgage inc . by assignment dated February 28, 2013 and recotded March 8. 2013 in Instrument # 2013.QQ2514 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Sevonty-Four Dollars and Nine Cents (S151,774.09) including interest 5.875% per annum. Under the pov.er of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1.00PM on October 31, 2013 Said premises are situated in Tov,nshtp of Barry, Barry County, Mchigan, and are described as: Make/Model: Redman Vin.'Serial 11263989 Model Year. 2001 Un t No.9 of Hickory Grove, a Condominium, accord ng to the Master Deed dated May 13. 1996 and recorded May 14. 1996 in lhe Barry County Register of Deeds. Uber 660. Pago 303, and amended in Lber 668. Page 442. and known as Barry County Subdivision Plan tn. Together with an undivded interest as a tenant In common in the common elements of the Condominium, if any, ana all othor rights and inter­ ests appurtenant to Dn t No. 9 ol Htckory Grove. Commonly knownfe 1535a Brcoklodge Rd. Hickory Comers Ml 4908) The redemption period shall be 6 months from IhMaie of such sale, unless determined abandoned aocprdftnce with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.32413, in which case the redemption period shall be 3ftdays from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 6C0 3241a(c).' whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold al foreclosure sale undei* Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act ot 1961, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property M the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during lhe redemption period. Dated: 10/03/2013 CitiMortgage. lx., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P C 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hilts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87549 (10­ 03)(10-24) nyjian Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Clemons and Carolyn Clemons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2005, and recorded on September 13, 2005 in instrument 1152692, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Threo and 90/100 Dollars ($137,233.90). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court wilhin Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on October 31, 2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Bryanwood Estates Subdivision, as recorded in Uber 6. Page 14 of Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. . , : tf the property is sold at foreclosure sate Grider Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo he'd responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3, 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #383194FO3 (10-03)( 10-24) nutxo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limited solely to the return of tho bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions 0! a mortgage made by Patricia J. William, a single woman ind.vidual, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 21, 2006, and recorded on January 2, 2007 in Instrument 1174505, and assigned by’ said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe bate hereof lhe sum of Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 21/100 Dollars (§51,735.21). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice IS hereby g!VQn that s*d mortgage will 7 forecfosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, 0 some pan Of them, at pubic vendue, at the place ?MPU9 lh0 circu" W'"’in B3ny County’ al •vO PM, on October 24 2013 Ba^ rPfemi50s are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Tho £5'low Ol Ul ra? oxcepl the w"sl 4 tee1' FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, please con­ tact our office at tho number listed below MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe con­ ditions ot a certain mortgage made by: Jack C. Craft, A Married Man, and Connie Craft, A Married Woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for Flagstar Bank. FSB, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 28,2007 and recorded January 31,2008 in Instrument tf 20080131-0000954 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB. by assignment dated October 1, 2013 and recorded October 9, 2013 in Instrument ft 2013-012215 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof lhe sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($75,914.17) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, Circuit Court o! Barry County at 1:00PM on November 14, 2013 Said premises aro situated In Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 44, Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 ol Plats, Page 73. Barry County Records. Commonly known as 8707 Cory Dr, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold al (oreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to lhe person who buys the pioperty al tho mortgage (oreclosuro sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper ly during the redemption period. Dated: 10/17/2013 Flagslar Bank. FSB Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 46307 foreclosure notice ADOPTED: OCTOBER 9, 2013 EFFECTIVE: 1 DAY FOLLOWING PUBLICATION •mirnal shelter director. state for housing inmates in the co LEGAL NOTICES at a committee-oi-the-wholc meeting PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 147 county keqr. for reimbursements from 'he oi Hasting. ..J7]®'edemption period shall bo 6 months frorn ^'moreTo'"^'26’20'3 ^748>5^’pleaM“1' y ou & Trott P.C . P^nglon H.fc'0/? Sto Filo M29992F0? Ch‘3an (09'%)(10-17) (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87980 (1O-17)(11 07) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jarred C. Thompson, an unmarried man. lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2001 and recorded April 26. 2001 in Instrument Number 1058685, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee. CWMBS 2005-R2 by assign­ ment There is claimed to bo due at the date here­ of the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Nineteen and 36/100 Dollars (S66.419.36) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7. 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 63 feet of lhe South 8 Rods of Lot 95 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower wifi be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or-to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption penod. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 3, 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-012680 (10-03)(l0-24) mei222 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you aro in the Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Mark L Anderson and Gwen J. Anderson, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns. Mortgages, dated August 21. 2007 and recorded August 29, 2007 in Instrument # 20070829-0001410 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by assignment dated June 23, 2010 and recorded July 6, 2010 in Instrument ft 201007060006403 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at lhe date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Soventy-Six Cents ($96,449.76) including interest 6.25% per annum. Under tho power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00 PM on November 14, 2013 Said premises aro situated in Township ol Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lots 405. 406, and tho West one-half of tho 407 Al-GonQum Lake Properties. Unit No.2, according to the P!C?rded p!at as recorded in bber 2 of a s. Pago 63 Commonly known as 2700 nphnPnneT u Ha5,ln9s Ml 49058 Tho redemption 0 mOnlhS ,,Om ,h° dal° 01 5uch 5a!e' Snte“ s dn. MCL lhe mdn. . ^nd0TOd ln acco'd®ce with 600.3241a. in which case E:S'""»CX ble to tho person who buys IhrT" h°!d ,esponsi’ 9.-190 foreclosure sale or to iho ,he mort’ damaging the propony during h°'d°r'°' od. Dated: 10/17/20’3 N,..9„ “ reaompt.on peri­ Assignee of MoXm Mon3a9e UC Associates, p.c 011 c u Potestivo & Rochester HJb. Ml 48307S(024B1^d. Sui,e 100 Our Filo No. 13-86164 (1O-17)(11-O7) &A4-5123 �^creditors N0T'C Je’’'0DERT D Wrv. COUNTY OtCbPRT NOTlCETOn»?ARRV Deeed2>?.R5Drr0RS “rowr'r"^I, notice to s STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate . F,LENO. 13-26482-DE nuw“MBdden'J'- Synopsis »' nT FAUNCE- CHC,«^S ALBert faunc°eRh.Jhe decedent. Creditors of thr» . UNCt. died 12/17/201? calms against the es%^enl are n°*if,®d that all unkjss presented to kay fauno*? ,otever barred or proL^K^.!’ personVve. or to both the nrnh^ d Personal represents 3°2. Hast.„g” MUoSS’' 208 Wesl Oourt. P°sed personal <£ «• «058 and Iho na-ned/pro- —• (269) 945-9505 KAY FAUNCE (616) 765-3335 TTM1W stT*JE 0F micHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5™I JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE O1?RDER F0R SERVICE BY pubnS?S2,JJost,nq AND notice of action Court A<JaressCASENOn-607-CH 49058 Hope Township Regular Board Mooting October 7, 2013 Regular meeting opened nt 7.00 p m Approved; Consent Agenda Resolution tor 2013-12 Opt-out of County Mute Swan Program Cemetery contract for burials and foundations Response lo FOIA appeal Snowplowing contract Adjourned 7:25 p.m. Submitted by Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch. Supervisor mw* Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting October 8, 2013 Meeting called to order nt 7 00 pm Pledge and roll call Six board members present, 1 guest attended Public Comment 2014 Salary Resolution Minor budget revisions Recycling modulo Approved payment of warrants Motion to ad;ourn 8:10 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor NOTICE 7^£^LT0N. Ml L3’ 5369 ROBERT D,Vina a J? 49°46 dJ ORCHARD SIjWtRTD wSX,ru«UnS ?hEPTEMB^p?^^S^N R^o- u the name of 'y CABLE THUS' ® a,» u. where;n lhA DOUq^ decedent was ' med a rnUCCGJs°/ Tru< • ’ WOODEN was p? Cr a-* ® ro3un of serving at the U9C°deni’s death. ^0^™ nn<l of ih0 - Creditors of «h0 de^’°fe notified that a’ % pe forever^ent Or against the lfVSL .aS r ???0DeN. / pre* sonted to DOUU e 10797 NORTH Successor Tru^ j 49046 within 4 mOnih°RE DRIVE. DELTOn- Qn of this notice. '!hs af’or tho date of Dato: October 1, * NATHAN E TAG?’ WaY 206 SOUTH BROW HASTINGS, Ml490 269/948-2900 dEN DOUGLAS R DRIVE 10797 NORTH SH?K DELTON, Ml 49046 (269)623-4140 NOTICE TO Tho undersign*1 nia'4#o SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED “ AlSoaSnTsS^ FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR vicing^l.rOUNTRYWIOE home L0ANS SEROFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. plaintiff’s attorney MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho TROTT & TROTT. P.C conditions of a mortgage made by COLLIN LEE f®[L Burnott (P75365) DAVIS, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for rarmington Hills, Michigan 48034 VANDYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. 248.642.2515 Mortgagee, dated October 17. 2005, and recorded v on November 7, 2005, in Document No. 1155854. Defendant and re-recorded on September 17, 2013 in and ka^OWcamh^CESS0R trustees OF THE assigned by said mortgagee to ■ U.S. BANK 1993LER FAMILY TRUST. DATED AUGUST 1. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage TO: Unknown Successor Trustees of Kahler there is claimed to be duo at tho dato hereof the Family Trust. Dated August 1, 1993 sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Two IT IS ORDERED; * Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Fivo Cents 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff ($112,248 35), including interest at 4.750% per to determ.ne what interest (if any) is claimed by lhe annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said Kahler Family Trust in tho property located at 109 mortgage and tho statute in such caso made and Scribner Street, Delton, Michigan. You must file provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage your answer or take other action perm'ttod by law in w<ll be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ this court at lhe court address above on or before ises. or some part of them, at public venue. At tho 11/14/2013. II you fail to do so, a default judgment East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in may bo entered against you for the relief demand­ Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on ed in the complaint filed in this case. November 14. 2013 Said premises are located in 2. A copy of this order shall be published once Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ 5 AND THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 4. BLOCK 8 OF secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. BUTLER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ 3. A copy of this order shall be sent to Mary Harvey at the last-known address by registered OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, ON mail, return receipt requested, before the dato of PAGE 66. The redemption period shall bo 6 months lhe last publ’cation, and the affidavit of mailing shall from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ be filed with this court. doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in Date: 9/19/13 which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days Judge Amy L. McDowell mntn from the date of such sale. If tho above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sa'.o under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ the person who buys the property at the mortgage ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor dam­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ aging the property during the redemption period. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagoe/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington MILITARY DUTY. Hills, Ml 48335 USB.002090 FHA (10-17)(11-07) ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia salo may be maisio rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tenderod at sale, plus interest. SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT Wilcox Sr a married person joined by Gloria J PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Wilcox his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been Fargo Bank. NA, Mortgagee, dated November 24, made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by 2009, and recorded on December 11, 2009 in RICK FEIRICK and NANCY FEIRICK, HUSBAND instrument 200912110011941, in Barry county AND WIFE, to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2005, and recorded on claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of August 26, 2005, in Document No. 1151709, and Sixty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National and 19/100 Dollars ($64,871.19). Mortgage Association, as assigned, Barry County Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred be foreclosed by a sale of iho mortgaged premises, Nineteen Dollars and Forty-Four Cents or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ($149,419.44), including interest at 3.000% per of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at annum. Under the power of sale contained in said 1:00 PM, on November 7, 2013. mortgage and the statute in such case made and Said premises aro situated in City of Delton. provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ Commencing al the Southwest Section Comer of ises. or some part of them, at public venue. At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Section 3, Townl North. Range 9 West, Barry Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock on Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence North October 31, 2013 Said premises aro located in 2640.00 Feet to the West 1/4 Post of said Section Barry County, Michigan and are described as' SIT­ lor a Place of Beginning; Thence East 220 Feet: UATED AND BEING IN THE TOWNS HP OF Thence South 295.8 Feci; Thence West 220 Feet; THORNAPPLE IN BARRY COUNTY AND STATE Thence North 295.8 feet to Tho Place of Beginning OF MICHIGAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the TO-WIT: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in THE WEST 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT A POINT ONTHE the redemption period shall be 30 days from the WEST LINE OF SECTION 34. TOWN 4 NORTH date of such sale. RANGE 10 WEST. 598 FEET SOUTH OF THE If tne property is sold at foreclosure salo under WEST 1 / 4 POST, THENCE EAST 476 FEET Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, THENCE SOUTH 714.80 FEET. THENCE WEST pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held 476 FEET. THENCE NORTH 714 80 FEET TO responsible to the person who buys the property at BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF THE EAST 49 FEET OF THE WEST 349 FEET the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage OF THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING AT A POINT holder for damaging the property during t o ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 34 TOWN 4 redemption period. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, THORNAPPLE Dated1 October 10, 2013 TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN 598 For more information, please call: FEET SOUTH OF THE WEST 1 / 4 C0r'Nfr FC D (248) 593-1309 THENCE EAST 476 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 714 8 Trott & Trott, P.C. FEET; THENCE WEST 476 FEET; THENCE Attorneys For Servicer NORTH 714.8 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ 31440 Northwestern Hwy Slo 200 NING. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months Farmington H'lls, Michigan 48334-5422 from the dale of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in File <424313F02 which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 dayc (10-10)(10-31) from the dale of such sale. If tho above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of tire Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo lhe mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during lhe redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association Morigagee/Assigneu Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Su4e 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 LBPS.002567 FNMA(10-03)(10-24) fXrmat'SI obt',,emp'lnS to collect a iXse. be used for that pu'P Stained will TO: Lloyd Culver Keeler 496 Gaskill Road Hastings. Ml 49058-9413 Sharon Keeler 1326 Downey SUee< Lansing. Ml 48906 Property Address' Gaskill Road 7 Hastings. Mi 4905g You have tho 'e?u~st a meeting with your Mortgage Holder. Opt‘°n Credd Union. The per­ son to contact that has authonty to make an agree­ ment with you ^an modification is Julie Hielkema (^16) 243’0125, who may also be contacted at 630 - 32nd Street se, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548. email You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) website (www michlgan.gov/mshda) or by calling MSHDA al (517) 373-8370. TTY # 1-800­ 382-4568. If you request a meeting with tho Designated Person, foreclosure will not start unbl ninety (90) days after the date notice is mated to you. II you and the Designated Person reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not bo foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agree­ ment. You have the right to contact an attorney Tho telephone number for the Slate Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (600) 968-0738. If you and lhe Designated Person have previous­ ly agreed lo modify the mortgage loan under MCL 600.3205b, these provisions do not apply unless you have complied with terms of tho mortgage loan, as modified, lor one (1) year after tho dato ol such modification.. . Dated; October 15, 2jbl3 ' Option 1 Credit Union MORTGAGE HOLDER THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY; Charles J. Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgage Holder 125 Ottawa Avo., NW. Suite 310 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3100 °* TOALLCREOITORS: VU|._ 'CE TO CREDITORS- Tho decedent, « am Russell Madden. Jr., d ed 6/9/2013 elairLeC,'!0f5 ol ,ho docpdent aro notified that all uninr- a9a'nr,l Iho estate w-il be forever barred Mud” Proi'€n,c<1 ,0 Crystal Maitland and'or Craig .n’ representative, or to botn the Lil 2S?rC0Urt nt 220 V’'ou s,a,n s,reeL Hastings, m ° nncl ,h<? P^^nal representative w thin 4 'Omhs after the dato of publication of this notice. Date. October 14. 2013 Allison E Sloight P73399 Kreis, Enderlo, 40 Pearl Street. N.W. 5th Floor Grand Rapds. Ml 49503 616-254-6400 Crystal Maitland/Crd:g Madden 322 W. Mill Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-1891 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of u mortgage made by Henry Yarbrough and Cynthia Yarbrough, husband and wife, to Wilmington Finance, a division of AIG Federal Savings Bank, Mortoagee, dated April 18. 2005 and recorded May 9? 2005, in Instrument Number 1146143, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger w4h C'tiFinancal Mortgage Company, Inc. by assignment There is claimed to be duo at tho dato hereof tho sum ol Eighty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Soventy-Stx and 15/100 Dollars ($89,376.15) including interest at 4.49% por annum. Undor the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa;d mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at lhe place of holding the circuit court within Barry County Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013. Said premises are located In the City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: ’ Tho South 2/3 of Lot 897 and the East 10 feet of tho South 2/3 of Lot 898 of the City, formerly Vdlage. of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, accord mg to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which caso tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS. Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho salo. In that event, your damages, if any, aro limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at salo, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant lo MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damage to the property during tho redemption period. if you are a tenant in lhe property, please contact our office as you may have certain nghts. . Dated: October 10, 2013 0rlans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 13-011966 . (10-10)(10-31) 77M»3€5 7758146a NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Defaull having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN W. BIEK and DONNA L. BIEK, his wife, 100 COATS GROVE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE CENTER LLC, 29621 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY. SOUTH­ FIELD. Ml 48034. Mortgagee, dated OCTOBER 2, 2006, and recorded on OCTOBER 19 2006 in INSTRUMENT NO. 1171624 in the office of ’the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOU­ SAND NINETY FIVE AND 15/100THS ($156,095.15) DOLLARS including interest at (6.125%) percent per annum along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceed.ngs al |aw Or in equity hav. ing been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said mortgage or any part thereof- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained m said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made, and provided, notice Is hereby given that said Mortgage w.ll be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some Qlhor rt of them, at the Barry County Circuit Court City of Hastings. Barry County. and Stale of Michiqan on NOVEMBER 14 2013. AT i:00 P.M in the9 after­ noon. to sell at pub.ic auction, to tho highest bidder, Iho premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount so as aforesa.d due on said Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorney fee and also any sum or sums which may be pa.d by the undersigned necessary to protect their interest in the premises, wh.ch said premises is described as: TOWNSHIP OF HAST­ INGS. COUNTY OF BARRY AWSTATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit. RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT 83 5 FEET EAST AND 450 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; WNCEE SOUTH 28.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 17 MINUTES E^s2L!jJu FEe6T: THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST. 84.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71.3 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF ^14 UKE; THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY ALONG_THE SHORE OF SAID LAKE TO A POINT 70 FECT MORE OR LESS DUE EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PROP­ ERTY ADDRESS. WO COATS GROVE ROAD. HASTINGS TOWN ■ Ml 49Q5B Tho redemption period shall be six (t») months from the date of such sale unless determ neo abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty puj)day& from th(j dat(j fl| such salo. KENNETH C Hun.ER || 20477) ATTOR­ NEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER ST. CLAIR SHORES. Ml 40000 (586) 777-0770 DATED 10-10-13 <1°-1°)(10-3l) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely lo tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley O. Chase and Terri L. Chase. Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2007, and recorded on December 17, 2007 in instrument 20071217-0005295, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dale hereof the sum of Two Hundred E.ghty-Ono Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 80/100 Dollars (S281,510.80). Undor the power of sale contained in said mortqaqo and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some p£ of them, at public vendue, a! the pla^ of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 7. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Ball.moro, Dairy Coumy. Michigan a™ u nc- a Parce of land in the souin 1/^ 01 ?ho Southwest 1/4 0! Section 13. Town 2 North. J, o naernbed as commencing at tho feet; thenco Ea.t ’ver. | [w o( IX 13 to a pSin-ho center of Hgh Bank cSk; thence W«t 472.5 feet to the Place ol BX" ^redemption gnocIsW £ « MCLA aqo 3241a. in the date ol such sa e' from the dato of such saa.. c|05Ufe sa|0 under «««du"n3 ,no redempt-on period. na’ed. October 10, 2U13 For more information, pleas*cal. FC J (246) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P-c . Attorneys For Senj«cer 31440 Northwestern Hwy ..,.,34.5422 FiZ-Slon Hute. Micmgan48334 5422 File #41O356FO2 (1010)(10-31) 77S8!.’s9 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made «n the conditions of a mortgage made by Casy Schmidt an unmarried man. to Fifth Third Mortgage • Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 11, 2C09 and recorded September 15. 2009 in Instrument Number 200909150009246. Barry County Record*, M chiflan. Sa.d mortgage is now held by Fifth Th-rd Mortgage Company by assignment Tnero js c.'a-med to be due at the date heroof the sum ot One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four and 84/100 Dollars ($137,644.84) including interest ot 5.5% per annum. Under tho power of safe contained in sa'd mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi'l be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub.'.c vendue at the place of holding the circuit court v/ithm Bany County, Michigan at 1 00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013. Su'd premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Mchigan, and are described as. The land referred to hereto below is situated in the Township of Yankee Spnngs. Barry County, State of Michigan, and Is described as fottows Lots 18. 19 and 20, Moray's Plat, accord ng to tho recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 46, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless dctorm>ned aban­ doned >n accordance With MCLA §600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resend tne sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to tno return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. II Iho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 10, 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer ' P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 13-012485 ' (10-10)(10-31) 775813H SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHELLE A. CARPENTER, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for THE BANK OF HOLLAND, Mortgagee, dated April 29. 2010, and recorded on May 11.2010, in Document No. 201005110004746. and assigned by said mortgagee lo U.S. Bank National Association, as assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Eighty-Three Cents ($233.893.8£)..including interest at 4.125% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, Af the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 7. 2013 Said premises are located In Barry County, Michigan and are desenbed as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 32, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 /4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2022.77 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 114 LINE OF SAID SECTION 347.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 512.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 72 MINUTES 59 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 400.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED ON SURVEY SKETCH NO. 2004040-PDE. SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT RECORDED IN THE BARRY COUNTY PALMER FARMS SITE CONDO­ MINIUM. SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STORM WATER RETENTION V/HICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID PARCEL", THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH i I 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 242.48 FEETi THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 66 58 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT, THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 20.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 165 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 20 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 165 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period sha'I be,6 months from the dato of such sale unless deterimined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale undor Chapter 600 ot lhe Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to lhe person who buys the prop­ erty al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damag.ng the property during trie redemption punod. If lhe sale is se! aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid Tho purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee'Ass.gnee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmmaton Hills, Ml 48335 USB 003051 FHLMC (10-101(10-31) �ai)o 12 — Thursday October 17. ?013 — The Ha^vng* Banner LESaijjQTICES SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 9, 2013 supervisor J Slonebumer cated lhe me el: ng to at 7.00 p.m. Present Clerk DeVries. Treasurer McGuire. Suoervisor Stoneburner and Trustee Goebel Absent; Trustee Grundy Also present were 10 guests . Agenda was approved. M-nutes from the September 11. 2013 regular board meeting were approved, as corrected Commissioners Report. i< any, was received. Pubi c comments, if any, wero received Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk's Report's were tece.ved. Approved to pay Township toils Trustee’s Reports were received Part®, Fire A Poi.ce Department reports wore paced on file. Approved Michigan Gas Utillies Franctoso Renewal Approved Wmd Energy Ord nance Approved PA116 roauest Approved proceeding with a first pubbe hoanng on the Oakndge Road Special Assessment Distnct Public comments and Board comments, if any, ; were received. Meeting adtou’ned st 6 30 p.m. Submitted by. Ted DeVnes, Clone Attested to by. J m Stone burner, Supervisor 77591453 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and amd-tionti of a certam Mortgage made by Robert O Prawn, Jr. and Rosemary A Brown. husband and dated February 2B. 2005, and recorded on March 30, 2005. :n lawmen! Number 1143467 Barry County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage is hekl by Fifth Th.ro Bank, nn Oho Banking Corporation as successor by merger to Frfth Third Bank, a M'Ch*gan Banking Corporation, fka Fifth Th-rd Bank (Western Michigan). The sum claimed to be due and ow ng on said Mortgage as of tha date of this Notice is $110 380 83. with Inter­ est accruing al $6.03 per d em. Undor Iho power ot sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby grvon that said mortgage shall be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at pubhc venue, ot the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 W State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Tho Mortgagee will apply the sales proceeds to lhe debt secured by tho Mortgage as staled above, plus interest on the amount duo at n rate of interest equal to 3 99% per annum; all legal costs and expenses inc'udng attorney's tees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to pro­ tect its interest <n the property The properties to be sold at foreclosure aro all that real estate situated In lhe Township of Irv.ng. County of Barry; State of Michigan, described as fo."ows; BEING LOT NUM­ BER 1, IN HIDDEN HOLLOW ESTATES NUMBER ONE. AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDED PLAT/MAP THEREOF IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS. PAGE 19 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Tax Parcel ID No 08­ 08-050 001-01 Commonly known as: 2249 Stanton Dnve. Middleville, Ml 49333 Tho rodomption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pur­ suant to M C.L. §600 3240(7) October 1.2013 Fifth Th-rd Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation as suc­ cessor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Mich gan Banking Corporation, fka Fifth Th rd Bank (Western Michigan) Kifpatnck & Associates. P.C. Attorneys F.fth Third Bank 903 N. Opdyke Rd.. Suite C Aubum Hills. Ml 43326 (248) 377-0700 ttmiui THIS firm ^CTOR ATTEMpy. ,Nv?cTo cottnrEDTcCnr ANV information WE Obtain A DEBJrn FOR THAT P(jrN pOSE. PtFA?LL BE USJ?nUR OFFICE AT NUMBER B^°^ou AHE IN active ATTN p may bn thM,C'n<,’d b» lhe fSEJtjo«lng mortgagee. in 'het event, y0’ "* 'orec'o•"» b Schilz . a mort^e by * JPMorga" 10 Mortgagee ?ba^ Bank; Nabona1 Aosociabon. on February 6^ dreary ’ ’ • 2°°t 0001857 .n n9’ 2008 in <nstrx»mont 2008022g. which morin county records. Michigan, on date horoo? th ,h°r° cla'med to b0 duo «1 Iho Hundred N,n'bo ol Fifty'S* ™°u_sJ"d E’9M Undor Qnd 55/100 Dollars ($56,890.55). Onge and thJ?,*0r sale contained in said morlvided. not!CO in such case made and pro­ be foreclosed hu,feby ^en that said mortgage Wlll or some pan ntSa’9 ,ho mortgaged premises, of holding the J?®0''31 P«b,ic vendU°’ QLtho p’aco 1:00 PM onhift rCu" court witton Barry County, at Said preXmbcf *”3’ • Ull Nashville, r37, s nfe situated m Village of described as n? C°“nty. Michigan, and aro feet West ol th nnn9 o’ a P°nl 11 rods‘ 11 50 Section 4, Town J/4 P°st on th6 t°,Uth s'do °’ North 10 rods th/ N°nh- Rang0 7 Wes1, thenco rods, thence Far,T W^l 8 rods, thenco South 10 being in the f/,8 rods !h0 P°,n’ °’ be9innin9; Section 4. Town o 11/2 010 SouthwGst 1/4 b’ The rcdemnLnNcnh- Ra"9° 7 Wcst the dato ol ^‘od, shall be 6 months from doned in acS^!?’ “"Icss ^rmlnod aban- which caso the reoT with in from the date of fi^?Pt’on pcriod Sha b° 30 days TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL WILLOW COVE DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to nuke certain public improvements consisting of paving and other improvements to Willow Cove Drive located within the Tbwnship, which is a private road within the Township (the ’'Improvements”), has made its final determination of a special assessment dis­ trict which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which arc benefited by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed- WILLOW COVE DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD LMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 ld»la jjidpxttxk numbered; 08-09-010-011-20 08-09-010-011-30 08-09-010-011-40 08-09-010-015-00 08-09-010-018-00 08-09-010-021-00 08-09-010-022-00 08-09-010-023-00 08-09-010-025-00 08-09-010-026-00 08-09-010-027-00 08-09-010-038-00 08-09-010-046-00 08-09-010-047-00 08-09-010-050-00 08-09-010-051-00 08-09-010-052-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BRISTOL LAKE I-------- 1 Boundary of Willow Cove Drive Private Road Improvement Special Assessment Distnct No. I NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each bene fitted lot and parcel of land in the special assess­ ment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 23, 2013. AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW T HE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CON­ SIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PAR­ CEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in inter­ est, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance al the hearing is nut required. This Nut ice was authorized by lhe Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: October 2,2013. MWDU June Doster, Clerk, Township of Johnstown If tho propertv k %al0’ Chapter 32 ofX al foreclosure sale under pursuant to MCL ^T JudlCa’Ur° 1961, responsible to lhe ?? 3270 th0 *‘11 bG heId tho mortgage fOfecTT wh0 bu*S ”?! pr0p0rty al holder for dxm! Suro sa!o or 10 th0 mort9a9° XpXX*’1"9 du,ln9 lh<i Dated: October 17,2g13 Formoro in‘ormatOn, p. FC S (248) 593-1304 ’ Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Serv.cer 31440 Northwestern Hwy ste 200 Farmington Hills, Micng^n 4RT14 5422 RIO #427076F02 48334 (10-17)(11-07) 77M14C7 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BEUsED F0R that PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOWlFy0U ARE IN ACTIVE miutartduty. ATTN PURCHASERS.This sale may bo rescinded by the forecluing mortgagee. In that event, your damage^ any( shBn be limit­ ed solely to the return oh,e bld amount ten­ dered at sale, phelnteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Defautnas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Snider, an unmarried man. ongr.ai mcrtgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registrar Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13.2004, and recorded on February 20. 2004 in instrument 1122502, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERI­ CA. N.A. as assignee as documented^ an assign­ ment. in Barry county records, Michigm, on which mortgage there is claimed to be du« at the date hereof tho sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Seven and 90300 Dollars (S65,397.90). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago will be foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, a! tho place of holding the circuit court with.n Bany County, at 1.00 PM, on November 7. 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 377; thenco North 44 feet; thence East 120 feet; thence South 44 feet; thence West 120 feet to the place ol beginning, being in tho City, formerly Village of Hasting, according to the recorded Fat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In wh-ch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud cature Act ol 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage _ .___ 3(110 W — ■ — the holder for damaging the- pr0P®rty 1during redemption period Dated: October 10. 2013 For more information, please caBFC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmmgton Hills, Michigan 4833^22 Filo #431618F01 (10-101(10-31) 77581239 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This snle may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered ot gnlo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgago made by Jesre Carver, SP and , Stacoy Nowack. single person, original morlgagor(s). lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 24. 2007. and recorded on August 6, 2007 in instrument 20070806-0000554. and assigned by sad Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at tho data hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 58/100 Dollars (S141.567.58). Under tho power of solo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at tho place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 7. 2013. Said promises are situated In Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 8 of Pleasant Valley Plat accord­ ing to tho pla! thereof, as recorded In Liber 4 of Pints, page 13 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless doternvned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho date of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgago holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: October 10, 2013 For moro information, please callFC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Filo A240752F02 (1O-1O)(1O-31) 77S81Z63 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael F. Byington, a single man. to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial. LLC (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network. Inc.), its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007 and record­ ed December 20. 2007 In tesirumont Number 20071220-0005386, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment. There Is claimed to be due at lhe dato hereof tho sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Six and 96/100 Dollars ($48 866 96) including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gago and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ot tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1.00 PM on NOVEMBER 14, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Land situated in tho Township ol Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as foliowsCommencmg at a point on the East and West quarter lino of Section 32. in tho center of tho angling highway running through the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter, running thence East on said quarter line to Wall Lake; thence Southeasterly along the shore of Wall Lake to the one-halt quarter line running North and South; thenco South along tho said one-half quarter line far enough to include one and one-half acres; thence West parallel with the East and West quarter line to the center of said angling highway; thence Northeasterly along the center of said angling high­ way to lhe place ol beginning, in the Northwest frac­ tional quarter of the Southwest fractional quarter of Section 32. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate. In that event, your damages, it any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. If tho properly is sold at foreclosure solo, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgago holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 17, 2013 Orlans Associates. PC.. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Filo No. 13-011315 (10-17)(11'07) riy..x Notice Of Mortgage Fo^loouro Safe Tur*; FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Aft EMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ade'bert A Baker, a married man, orig'nol mortgagor(s), to PHH Mortgage Corp, dba lnstamortgago.com. Mortgagee, dated August 10. 2007. and recorded on August 24, 2007 in instrument 20070824­ 0001253, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo nt the date hereof lhe sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and 26/100 Dollars ($82,760 26). power of sate contained in said mort­ Under tho gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ol holding the circuit court w.thin Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on October 31, 2013. Said premises aro situatod in Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as- A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 ol Section 24. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at a point on the East line said Section 24, which lies 565.53 foot due North of tho Southeast comer of said Secton 24; thence North 1440 feet for the place of bogmning: thonce South 89 degrees 35 minute West 264 feet: thenco North 300 feet; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes East 264 feet to tho center of Highway Min/?0000 S^th along the center of said Highway, 3°0 feet to the place of beginning The redemphon period shall be 6 months from me date of such sate, unless determined aban°?ned ,n accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such sate. rh,,?0 is so’d at fofoclosure sate under oum.xn^2Rev,sed Judicature Act of 1961. fesSnr-hF0 ^CL 600 3278 lh0 bonower will bo held th«^Hb t0 'tbe porson s the at hold« o,qcIos ‘"8 wh0 sale bu orTto thoP/operty mortage SX'o^S9'"9 ’h0 Pr°P8rty *h0 Dated: October 3, 2013 FC X0Q'^rma,,0n- P'ease call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. RC. Attorneys For Servicer Fn^° N,orTtlwes’em Hwy Ste 200 Rte *Xn36HF0t’ MiCh'8an 48334 ^ (10-O3)(10-24) 7TMH34 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Garrett M. Krul and Rebekka A. Krul, husband and wife, to Bank of America N.A., Mortgagee, dated August 6, 2008 and recorded August 22. 2008 in Instrument Number 20080822-0008453, Barry County Records. Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum ot One Hundred FortyThree Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Efght and 27/100 Dollars (S143,388.27) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power 0! sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 24. 2013. Said premises aro located m the Township of Thornapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Thomapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan. Is described as follows:That part of the East 1/2 of Section 2. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thonce South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 2436.23 feet along the West Imo of the Northeast 1/4 to lhe point of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds West 172.16 feet along the West line of lhe Northeast 1/4, to the South lino of lhe Northeast 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 13 seconds East 99.48 feel, to the South line of the North 6 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 202.81 feet along the South lino of tho North 6 acres of said Southeast 1/4. to the centerline of Whitnoyville Road; thence North 08 degrees 05 minutes 53 sec­ onds East 274.69 feet along iho centerline of WhitneyvJIe Road; thonce South 89 degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 243.18 foot to tho point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind lhe sate In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the b.d amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. If tho property Is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortqaoo holder for damage to tho property duringT the redemption penod. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights Dated; September 26, 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-005981 (09-26)(10-17) 7?5BH02 <?aT7/S for color copies, one-hour digital and Z mm Photo processing, business cards, and 35 mm u ur pnntmg needs. J 'Spies’ printing plus J-Ao W J* rth of Hastings city limits 1351 n. w^43 ---- --------------------------- - �• £ Jk । ” County to help young abuse victims 3ae Harbor to open satellite office in bv Makanmicz promised to try and bring lo thc county during tool in45’ “ritor / W||| abuse ^P’nS Selims of child Harbor Chiklr ”!’gbounty, has Ixren open in .\||J/n Ccnter and now official? ” °”n,y for 30 years her election campaign. “I’m thrilled. It’s happened a lot sooner than I thought it would, but it’s definitely something I wanted to do.” said Nnkfoor-Pratt who Pro—Atto""h,^leBnf Cory worked with Safe Harbor when she was an assistant prosecutor in Allegan County. Safe Harbor, a nonprofit organization, is a place where victims of child abuse can feel Jiiliu Nakfoor-Pratt more comfortable and at ease when sharing ’’te office open in H ? t P‘ug ,o havc « ^1 scr^ was S(’?s;n«sby Member. The ? vt. situations, |t(. their accounts of °h,,) police* child prnt^k Jaborative effort^. In Alleg^^ services and the ‘ ’ worked with 19# last year. Safe ^ut 20 of tho5c of child abuse afld ^-cording t0 t ycar’ •i S Harbor h*» Sion, i Antkoviak said s!alc M 8>»ed a lease for a site at 1pen house by*U.ngsShe hopes to have 0y m,d. |q forensic interview* lest to a dnr <Xt “ a,ler Pk’ad,n8 no con- was fnnni Tnc Vi0,cnce C»WC. Bowen in Birrv r gU1 l-v ,7- He was sentenced MclS .n°,Unty C,rruil Coun b> Jud^ Amy cr^ i ? SCrVe 12 months in Jail also w? °r i103 da>S n,rvad> scrved- He L.opened to sene 36 months of pro­ ’M “ n S<> in C0“" COS,S and res,i- monih "•'I 1 ortkred ,he three onths ol his jail sentence be suspended and that he enter and Successfully complete the jail, Bowen is to undergo cognitive behavior therapy and anger management. He is to attend AA meetings three times per week. r^rred wift'^.a to Saf- It witnesscd " bwtfl and Sure .Sanctions program. While in *Khm. That interview fficers fron. ^ed’ circuit television and .l ni Police, child protective >erV1 )Urts all at the same time and t*c .. . ••The process of £'^ed is extremely frightening „ case Jren> any thing we can do to help ease that at a„ is a benefit for the k|ds>,. Michael Steven Kellam. 24, of Delton pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm in or at a building. He entered the guilty plea Aug. 28 and was sentenced Oct. 2 in circuit court. He was ordered to sen e 18 months on proba­ tion and pay $1,198 in,court fines and costs. He may apply for early discharge from proba­ tion after 12 months, if fines are paid in full crc from Barry CounO*.^ u,‘Vc director I>ori Antin' center js She said on* ‘ at least lOoJ*" *” Hastings, she antknP31 c^pcr lateWhen November. a victim wme^ced0^" ;5- Of Hickor> C0rae« The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17.2013 - Page 13 . . idlfoor-Pratt. “This place is kid-foe0 „nKs organiza­ tion and even strength • Antkoviak said pohee stat10ns Some. times be frightening P aC . Or children who might even think the) c ones in trouble. ”A child walks in to baIC ™rbor arid secs toys and painted murals on the walls, and it feels much more fanithar and welcoming to them than a police station, said Antkoviak. “We arc all geared toward the children anJ making them feel comfortable and safe.” By coordinating w,t" P°uce, courts and child services, the process is efficient. “It saves the child from having to be inter­ viewed multiple times by different agencies. They don’t have to tell their story over and Woman tries to hide after break-in A 43-ycar-old Hastings woman was reportedly trying to hide inside a building while attempting to take several items Oct. 7. When she was confronted, she left the building in the 300 block of West Center Street. Hastings City Police located the woman, and she admitted to taking items from the building that did not belong to her. lite investigation has been turned over the Barn County Prosecutor’s office for review. were able to stop the driver on Devine Road south of M-79. Officers arrested the 38-yearold Nashville woman who was driving at the time. She faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while her driver’s license privileges were suspended. Police said records show this is the fourth time the woman’s license has been suspended. She told police she was only driving because her passenger did not feel safe to drive because his eyes were bothering him. He allegedly had been driv­ ing. but pulled over to switch places with her when his eyes reportedly began hurting. The woman was taken to the Barry County Jail. Homeowners report break-in overnight Empty kayak causes worry Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Algonquin Lake Oct 9 around 11 a.m. for a possible boater in distress. A woman called police saying a kayak on the lake and what appeared to be a boater slumped over. When officers arrived, they found lhe empty kayak, but determined there had been no one in the kayak. I’he kayak was towed to shore and taken to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Items reported missing from parked truck Hastings homeowners reported a break-in to their residence in the 200 block of Shrincr Street Oct. 9. The residents told Hastings City Police that when they woke up in the morning, they observed broken glass in the back of the house. They then discovered a laptop computer, lead vase and cash missing from their home. Anyone with information about this breaking and entering is encour­ aged to call the Hastings Police Department, 269-945-5744. Vehicles ransacked? but nothing missing Nothing was reported missing, but a Nashville man told police he wanted a A book of CDs. tw o folding knives and an MP3 player were reportedly taken from inside a vehicle Oct. 5 near the Hastings air­ port. The 37-year-old Hastings man who owns the vehicle told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies the vehicle was parked in his drive­ way in lhe 1200 block of Norway Avenue, Hastings. He told police he believed the incident happened Oct. 5 between 6:30 p.m. record that three vehicles parked in his driveway were ransacked Oct. 9. The man told police the incident occurred sometime between 8 p.m. Oct. 8 and 5 a.m. Oct. 9. He said all the vehicles were parked in the driveway of his residence in the 6000 block of Guy Road. He told police all of the driver doors were ajar and all of the glove boxes Teens stopped when trying to steal air gun A medical marijuana care provider and card holder brought some extra marijuana to the Barry County Sheriff’s department Oct. 2 to use in K9 training. I’he marijuana was overgrowth and set for destruction by the owner. Il was placed in four quart-sized zip­ pered bags, each containing approximately seven grams of marijuana. Stray dog blamed for killing chickens A Walmart employee reported an alleged shoplifter being detained after trying to take an Airsoft revolver without paying for it. The incident was reported to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies shortly before 3 p.m. Oct. 5. An I8-ycar-o!d Hastings man was arrest­ ed and taken to the Barry County Jail. A sec­ ond person reportedly left the store before being apprehended. Thc teen told police he was trying to steal lhe gun because someone offered him money if he could get the gun. He said he is homeless and needed the money. The second suspect was later found and questioned about the incident. Police forwarded information to thc Barry County Prosecutor’s officer for review for possible charges against the second teen as a co-con- chickens Oct. 4. When Barry County spirator in lhe theft. Sheriff’s deputies arrived, the dog was Mill in the chicken coop. The do£* a w ,e Siberian husky that had no collar or luy01”1’ cation, was taken tn thc Barry Animal Shelter. The incident occurred in k 50CX) block of Thomapple Lake Road. Reckless driving lands woman in jail 1-acey R<ulj aboUl 5:30 p.m Oc*. Search leads to arrest for probation violation A 22-year-old Hastings man was arrested for probation violation and possession of in irijiiana Oct. 10. Hastings Police assisted Police were notified ol J driver ^llc- l) ,n the area of M-66 Highway a»<l ". Steers located lhe suspicious vehicle an we can have their needs taken care of. We all know there is a need for this in Barr)' County,” said Pratt. He said having a safe place like this for vic­ tims might also encourage more victims to come forward. Safe Harbor also works locoordinate counseling, medical attention, and other services as needed. Antkoviak said sometimes the offender is a family member who is removed from the home. If that person happens to be the family’s main source of income, it can create a financial uncertainty for the family. Safe Harbor connects the families with other county serviced? i»*?m» Antkoviak tolcl mefnbers of the Hastings Kiwanis Club last week she’s excited about the chance to open the satellite office. Initially, she said, a forensic interviewer and a victim advocate will be at the site. Eventually, she would like lo add a staff coun­ selor. All administrative duties will be done in Allegan County. She gave Kiwanis members some eye­ opening statistics, saying nationally one in four girls and one in six boys will be abused at some time before they arc 18 years old. By helping youths, she hopes the cycle of abuse can be stopped Nationally, children who don’t gel treatment and services they need havc higher rates of suicide, alcohol abuse and drug a*buse. and about one-third end up being abusers themselves, she said. She also said most victims know their abusers and that “stranger danger” is minimal. She estimated 60 percent of the abusers are family members or extended family mem­ bers. The Barry County office is getting started open. and 10:30 p.m. Surplus marijuana turned over for K9 training over again. It helps keep them from being rcvictimized,” said Antkoviak. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Jeff Pratt said he thinks the additional service is going to a big benefit for investigations. “We’re trying to ease the trauma as best we can. Hopefully, this will be one place where the Barry County Adult Probation and P.role officers with a search of the man’s residence in the S00 block ot South Washington Street. The investigation remains open for possible further charges. Johnstown homes apparent targets of jewelry thieves For the third time in recent weeks, thieves entered a home in Johnstown Township and helped themselves to some expensive jewel­ ry. Two of the cases involved victims in their 70s. Several pieces oi expensive jewelry and two televisions were reportedly ta)(cn froin home in the 2000 block of Strickland Road in southern Barry County last week. A 70-year-old homeowner (Oid 3arry County Sheriff’s deputies the i(crns wcr' probably taken between 8 a.m. und 3 Oct. 12. Residents told police when they arrived home, they saw that a side d°or was broken. The bedroom was ransacked and the jewelry was missing. 'Hie estimated value of the stolen jewelry is $5,000. and the televisions are each valued at about I’he Oct. 10 Banner reported the theft of six pieces of jewelry, collectively valued at more than $8,500. In thal ,ne’dcnt, the 52year-old Baseline Ro*d ^‘^wner said the ‘terns likel) were token between Aug. 23 and Sept. 27. The homeowner reported no sign of forced entry. . Two jewelry boxes. “ Jar , change and a GPS device were rep0^?]?'/!1 *u lh° Get. 3 Banner. The 74-ycar-old flanks Road resi­ dent told sheriff depUtiC'shc rcturned home Sept. 18 l0 find a gar-»^ d<>°r kickcd »n and damaged. The value ot th°5C ,k’tns was cstimuted at $ j ,(XK). Lori Antkoviak. executive director of Safe Harbor of Allegan County, talks to Hastings Kiwanis Club members about the Barry County satellite Safe Harbor plans (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) with a $23,000 grant from National Children’s Alliance. Antkoviak said they are working on additional grams and funding sources, and said she feels confident funds will Ik* available lo keep the center open. Safe Harbor relies on volunteers, private grants, fundraising and donations to continue opera­ tions. Antkoviak will also be working toward accreditation through National Children’s Alliance. It’s a lengthy process involving meeting It) standards. She said accreditation likely won’t be possible until thc end of 20 f-L but once it is accredited, the center can quali­ fy for state funding. Antkoviak said the Allegan center is already accredited. “We're very excited about being in Ban} Count).” she said. “We help children have th? ability to heal and help them become kids again.” Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ■ For Sale National Ads Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Cal! for a free quote. 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DIARY OF A Y.'iMPY Ria DUG DAYS • ' C •> •' UCAPE PLAN > , y,;s »»U*i 1 ’’ G CAPTAIN PHILLIPS W-AftfU. GRAVITY •> , j . < < i.A LY i 40 ■ 2DCRAVI1Y • fw m X*O\VA •? j . • ; TO 9 tfl �Good start helps Delton top Irish Page 14 - Thursday. October 17, 2013 - lhe Hastings Banner BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY k .t| ,.T’S v.in*,ly '°ilc>ba|j team HhpnHvd in ||ie Kalamazoo Valiev a£,,ion » ■’! wi" « Hackclt .Sol,c Central Wed^sda>• H* panihers rot off 10 .a b s,art- ,0P' by Gerak! Stein p,n£ the Iri^ 2M5- T,1C Ir»sh took game tw0 j h.. then Delton rebounded !O^n^fina|t’wog3tnes25-l8,25.|9. NORTH ♦: J 6 2 V: 10 8 3 ♦: K 10 8 7 ♦: K Q J WEST Dcho? P'rtis '»■' ■' b'" nil!hl for an,, "• 'vilh 14 kills. nine block'. !'»<> aces EAST and Zr' "°°k had a P<”‘.^"sively ^fensivei. wilh tc° and ,en dies. ♦ 954 V:AJ654 ♦: 6 5 4 3 2 4: K 10 8 7 *Q ♦: J9 ♦: A 10 8 7 63 added ?’ ha<1 nvc blocks- Hannah Walker live blocks too. to go With seven digs. ♦: - SOUTH: 4:AQ3 V: K 9 7 2 ♦: AQ ♦: 9 5 4 2 Dealer: Vulnerable: Lead: North North South 7* South 1NT Pass East Pass Pass North Pass 3NT West Pass Pass In today's bridge column, the question is posed to the playets: which is better: to make Delton Kellogg’s Morgan Champion hits an attack past Mona Shores’ Raelyn Sells during their team’s match-up at the East Kentwood Invitational Saturday. (Photo by three no urump or to go down three tricks vulnerable in no tnimp.’ The answer, of . depends on which partnership has won thc auction and which ^nnership plans to defend tnuo set the contract of three no trump played in the South hand Tins hand ■totrares he Brett Bremer) powerful tools that are at thc disposal of the defenders if they will just use them correctly. two kills and a team-high 19 assists. Kristen Mohn added 16 assists for Delton. Libby Parker led the Delton defense with 23 digs. Delton Kellogg followed that up by going 14 at the East Kentwood Volleyball Invite Let’s lake a look. . . , with After a straight forward bidding auction, South was the declarer at three no trump, fifteen high card points in lhe South hand and ten high card points in the North hand, it looked like South had enough points lo make the 3NT bid. South duly thanked her partne and counted lhe winners in both hands first following lhe 7# lead, no doubt, the fourth down Saturday. The tournament featured a festival-style round one before moving into cross over pool play and finally bracket play to end the day. The Panthers’ lone win came in thc crossover matches, as they knocked off Mona Shores 24-26, 25-23. 15-13. Delton Kellogg had to fight off a big Sailor rally at the end of the third set to get the win. An attack by Mona Shores’ Joelle Fisher from the longest and strongest suit in the West hand. South counted three diamond winners, one spade winner, and with the lead of a club, two club winners. That only reached six tricks, and three more are needed. Where would the other three tricks come from? Using the rule of 11, South took the lime to subtract the ?♦ from 11, and that gave her the number of cards higher than thc 1* in lhe other three hands: thc dummy, the East hand, and the South hand. Unfortunately, for South, there is no little club on the board, and the J# won lhe first trick for South. East showed out, and South had an exact count of the rest of the clubs, knowing that West was the dangerous opponent with five clubs left in her hand includ­ ing the A«£. . Hoping to set up the clubs in her hand. South called for a small diamond and won in her hand with the Af. She next played the Qf unblocking lhe suit in her hand and was delight­ ed to see the Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Mohn races towards the net to pass a ball against Mona Shores Saturday at the East Kentwood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) which flew long put Delton Kellogg ahead 13-7. but Saddie Vela pounded a kill tor Mona Shores and then the Sailors won five straight points on lhe serve of Kristina Davignon. The same thing happened at the end ot the second set. with the Sailors completely wip­ ing out a 20-16 Panther lead to tic thc set at 22-22 before Delton closed out the win. The win put lhe Panthers in the Bronze Bracket, where they were downed by Traverse City Western and Grant. Delton Kellogg started the day with a25-!6, 17-25. 15-12 loss to Plainwell and then fell to the hosts from East Kentwood 25-12. 25-12. Delton is now 12-24-1 overall this season. fall from the West hand setting up lhe good diamonds on the board. South next played a small club from her hand, hoping that West would rise with the and allow an entry to the board for her. West, wisely, however, knew her defensive techniques and ducked the offer, allowing South to w in a second club trick. This is called a hold up play, and West was patient and held up the A^K Winning the club trick on thc board was not to South’s delight. However, she was on the board, and she played the tw o diamond w inners, bringing her toial to six tricks won: two club tricks and four diamond tricks. Now came lhe moment of truth. Stuck on the board. South must take the spade finesse, hoping lhat East had the K4 as well as the AV. A small spade was led from thc dummy with East playing low'. South put up thc Q4, but alas. West won with thc K4, and proceeded to run the next three club tricks. West exited with the QV, and South forced to discard important high cards was left holding the A4. East took the AV and the good JV for down three vulnerable and a minus 300 score for North/Soulh. What happened here? A dazed South wondered that as well. Of the seven times this iden­ tical hand was played in a local duplicate session, two Nonh/South teams did in fact make lhe contract of 3NT, taking a top score for their team of 600 points. Three other teams who defended the 3NT contract found thc winning defense strategy and took top scores for the East/Wesl team with 300 points earned for their side. What is lhe take-away for today’s hand? Defense is a difficult concept to perfect, but there are tools and techniques available for the partnerships that want to work on their defense skills. In this case, the all-important lead of thc club suit eventually set up the clubs for East/Wesl. Additionally, using lhe hold-up play or ducking a trick temporarily can provide big dividends as happened in today’s hand. . With an arsenal of defense techniques, practice your defense and see if you can be held in awe by your opponents, lx ads, attitude, count, and suit preference signals arc all part of that package of good defensive tactics. Use them well and watch your opponents weep. Saxon sptere split few at cbobte dual The Saxons wcrtal Wayland Thursday, bui they didn’t havetrface the Wildcats. That happens taught. • The Hastings' vt4^ Kulleyball team went 1-1 in the OK Gold Conference double duals hosted by Wayland kt week, scoring a victo­ ry over Ottawa HilX in three sets before falling 3-1 to Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the night-cap. The Saxons topped lhe Bengals 25-3, 25-9. 25-10 for their second victory' of the confer­ ence season. Grand Rapids Catholic Central then topped Hastings 25-18. 25-18.19-25. 25-17. Bridge News: A beginning class for new bridge players or those who wish to review' the new Standard American system will begin on Monday, October 28th. You are invited to enroll at KCC’s Life Long Learning program at 269-9654134. Need a ride from Hastings? Let them know lhat. Bridge News ’Two: ’•Learn Bridge in a Day” is a fast way to see if you would like to learn the world’s best card game in a very' short intense time. It all starts on Sunday, October 20th, from 1-6 PM in Kalamazoo at the Kalamazoo Bridge Center. Visit their website: www.kzoobridge.com ♦»♦»* The Saxons' Maddie Dailey rises up to hit an attack past the block of Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Alexis Shannon during their match at Thursday’s OK Gold Conference double duals hosted by Wayland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.coni) Maddie Dailey led the Saxons al the net for the night, recording ten kills and six blocks. Grace Bosnia and Christy Clark added seven “t0 kills each. Clark also had a fine night at lhe service line, recording eight aces as part of her team- Thornapple Area Soccer Clubz7 (TASC) (f The Saxons’ Erin Goggins slides down to set (he ball up against Catholic Central at Wayland Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) high 36 service points. Bosnia chipped in three aces as well. Saxon seller Erin Goggins had 33 assists in the two matches. Man Feldpausch led the Saxon defense with 27 digs while Jillian Zull picked up another 14. Hastings is back at it in the OK Gold tonight, taking on second-ranked Wayland The Saxons will then be back in action Saturday at thc tournament hosted by Leslie SAXON WEEKIA SPOR1 S SC’HEmjH? TRYOUTS Attention: Middleville, Caledonia, Hastings, Wayland and surrounding areas High School BoysU15-U18 Saturday, October 26, 2013 415PY r .‘Co LJU-, C V, , JUS 415 P'.< C VS Cross Cj Ov Own U W2y*^d MS 4 30 PM BjjS Fac-n Foetal Swtfi C**: r. HS S. WPM C<s h-wi Vc-S-yJal foyatfllwnHS 6 00rM Gtt Vjtfvy 03 Cer.’jV 6 00 PM Gr$ .7 Vo'^tc' Wayland Uaon HS 632PU S v- JV Soon Oman H$ 7.00 PM Vr^ly IWe/tol W-wxtUhcnhS A A A A H A A A TUESDAY, OCT. a? ’ ka C T. WFM iLp V ' a h i*1 three sets farthail ft' lhe A*? .'jCx »va S.IW»HS H - handed >h,: There is no cost to tryout for TASC if a pfayer w.shes lo tryout and to unable to attend the scheduled tryout, please contact Stephanie woods to make other arrangements for a later tryout (swood«@tksclx>ols orn or 269-998-5429). Pieaso plan lo complete a tryout application, including general player information to tx? signed by the parent or legal guardian. Parents aro asked to stay for -,pM 500 PM 5 CO W too PM 6 (X' PM Boys Ffe>’ 6 G::: Bey te: WwlUnttiHS V 5- Ch;./. - HS Players do not wear team Jerseys. , Olivia Rickerts had .t lJon- K^>"<lys 1 arsen ,or 111 All tryout candidates will receive an ema-i or phone call from the team coach advising whether he fe!le> 903AM 9 00AM '»--7 G'S C'f'A Sv. n*.(r. 900 AM OjJIM tes ;mA G‘5 • oil £ VS^-: A A WASCWCtmt CRCay?:; te t'.U A A Clwte. hs Lion . scheduled lo return io ChfisU;ti;‘c'ior?Vlas1' n*hl 1,1 Ka,amaZO° A H Klife- - bCti* |<J -'‘X.5K , A n digs. Joppie and •7^^22^1005 A QussCo A '’Mdk. MONDAY, OCT. 21 ISA IgA '^'1 ....................... .......... 115 pfjl Soys MS has been accepted on a team. C»«-?n Chnsian hS fflUr-MHS •brjf j U:>cHS te? A OiXNb’ Tk-^S SATURDAY, OCT, 19 25the host l ions 25-H. Hadi,.. .' A THURSDAY OCT. A Bring: Soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, and waler bottle U.i'>.xxpjfkhS/VS j- «»» cm vm Ss«,.^ a: FRIDAY, OCT. 1B Lion spikers Register at 9:00 a.m. Tryouts 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Visit our website: www.thornappleareasoccerclub.com THURSDAY^QCLT, 1? Schoolcraft tops Thornapple-Kellogg High School Soccer/Football Facilities the tryout Complete online schedule at: www.haxsk I -> fL rhe Saxons' Mary Feldpausch reach­ es 10 »ie side of the court to pass a ball against Grand Rapids Catholic Central ™u'sday ln vyay|and. (Pho'o by Perry .. K1 u' tl.eTdf’s"S to.t >r J-K'“ MS 415 PM. MS CijwCo u Ms’h.-e «>•-vv boo^.rs �g Saxons top Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17, 7013 - Page TheThe Hastings Banner - inurxMy. -■< ■> ' -’y; t5 ] to get to district semifinals b\B*ttBnwr of the rainy, w indy condi? l°advan,are Tuesday. - cc nditions m Middleville Hastings and Th goal from cach Wlnd at its hack durinr th n-“,,*i,h,hc soccer district on.?' lht D,v,s,on - bovs’ Stadium. ptncr msidc Bob White •hem'h^Sd ''°?K S°al’ h> Bcn Raab.gave The long s«,re ^*.a> *hro«»ph the first half, game at I -1, before Raab put his team up for lhe remainder of the first half. ’ The only thing we ask these guys is ‘did you leave everything on thc field?”' said TK head conch Larry jachini. “They did. and last Wednesday. It was another slow start for the Saxons, as Wayland scored in the first 15 minutes of play. Hastings finally broke through in lhe final ten minutes of thc first half, scoring that’s all we can ask for. I’m proud of what they did. They hustled. There was a good pos­ sibility I really felt it could have gone cither three limes before thc break. Madden scored off an assist from Philley. then Alec Harden and Aaron Fleischer scored with assists going to Jake Westers and Madden. Westers scored a goal of his own in the second half, with Madden providing his way, and it didn’t go ours.” Jachini said he expected Hastings to chip the ball ahead to forwards Brody Madden and second assist. fave his team Ma" Johnson second half in,i n ,n,dway through the net as HasfinX1"0'^'0 ,hc « chance, that's 'll'toy I"'"’'° d°' '8he il Hastings h..7t I havc 10 do”’ said never know il Coacb Ben Conklin. "You just mm"mni„ “t°nd half we "crc abk considerin„ >iP°S“SS,On as ,nuel1 as Possible noma / . I ,hc.c°.ndi,i0ns- Tha,'s 1,01 ”ur . ?lay by any «^h. but game and ir°.d° S goin® u> work for lhc grc^ wd-t ’ s°'"8 "ork ,or *h's Same. £!V 11 ,he w- and we’ll move on to tne next one. Ralhk ™X- °nC iS ’ mce,in8 with Grand Rapids Christian m the district semifinals at cast Grand Rapids tonight at 7 p m ,. r b. lgw‘^avC ,hc Mans' a 2-1 lead in the first half. The Saxons found themselves, The Saxons Carson Williams beats Thornapple Kellogg's Tom Williamson to a ball in the midheld during Has mgs 3-2 victory over the host Trojans in the opening round of the Division 2 State Tournament Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) like so many times earlier this season, down at the half. I don t know what it is. 1 honestly don’t,” Conklin said of his team’s ability lo overcome Carson Williams, who were the top two goal­ scorers in lhe OK Gold Conference this fall, especially in the second half. He was hoping second-half deficits. “We have played well in first halves as well, but it seems like some­ times we get mentally out of il and we wait. We hold back a little bit. When we hold back a few' of those passes ahead would roll to his keeper or pass the end line, and prevent the Saxons from getting good chances. Madden and Williams w ere both able to get we get scored on.” The Saxons wiped oul lhe Trojan lead two and a half minutes into lhe second half on a set play at lhe top of thc TK box. Mitchell Philicy leapt over thc motionless ball, then some good chances against TK keeper Andrew Rhoades, who made seven saves in the contest. I le didn’t have to stop the ball on some of the Saxons’ best scoring chances. Carson Williams blasted il just to the right of the Trojans’ four-man wall and just inside the “When they focus more on putting it on the frame, lhe power will sort itself out. It’s the accuracy that is our biggest issue,” Conklin right goal-post for his second goal of the game. Drew Engle scored the Trojans’ first goal, in the first five minutes of the contest, with assists going to teammates Kyle Clark and Wes Morgan. Williams’ first goal tied the The Saxons' Colo Harden jumps up to head a ball during Tuesday’s Division 2 District opener at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said. “It shows when they do put them on frame, even against a good goalkeeper, in the first half I think Brody had some chances he would have loved to have back early on, but fortunately we just kept in it and kept getting them and made it count.” Hie Saxons did a great job of winning the 50/50 balls in thc midfield, especially in the second half, lo create some of those scoring opportunities. Thc Hastings defense was solid, as was keeper Taylor Harding who made six saves. Harding had a few balls slip off his finger lips, but corralled lhe ball soon enough to pre­ vent lhe Trojans from getting off many sec­ ond-chance shots. The winners from Thursday’s district semi­ finals will return to East Grand Rapids Saturday for lhe district championship game at I p.m. Hastings closed pul the OK Gold Conference season with a 4-1 win at Wayland The Saxons' David White collides with, Wayland’s Josh Armstrong as they both go alter a header during Wednesday’s.. OK Gold Conference finale in Wayland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) . TK girls and Hastings boys runners-up at OK Gold Meet Six Trojans and five Sailors came across among the lop 13 finishers in the girls' race at the OK Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park in Grandville. They clearly had the top two teams in the conference, and South Christian was clearly better than 7’homapple Kellogg, at least Tuesday. The Sailors clinched lhe outright OK Gold Conference championship, led by individual champion Alexis Miller who came in with a time of 19 minutes 6.8 seconds. Thomapple Kellogg, led by runner-up Melissa Winchester (19:49.0), was second with 44 points, followed by Hastings 98. Grand Rapids Catholic Central 101, Wayland 108 and Ottawa Hills NTS. The only two girls among the top 13 not from South Christian or TK were Wayland freshman Emily Gray who was fourth in 20:38.3 and Hastings senior Trista Straube who was eighth in 20:55.1. South Christian took the title by having its top five scorers all finish before TK’s second runner. The Trojan team had Olivia Lamberg ninth in 21:06.3. Rachael Gorton tenth in 21:11.5. Taylor Ward 11 th in 21:2! .0. Bryn Beyer 12th in 21:22.3 and Janie Noah 13th in 21:24.7. Ahead of that Trojan pack for the Sailors were Megan Schwartz third in place Second-ranked South pushed to five games by TK spikers (20:24.4). Amanda Montgomery fifth (20:48.7), /Myssa Schwartz sixth (20:52.7) and Bailey Montgomery seventh (20:53.5). Saxon freshman Kaylcigh Collins rounded out the top 14, coming across the finish line in 21: 30.2. Hastings also had Rachel Rimer 19th in 22: 01.4. Katherine Wcinbrecht 24th in 22:22.9 and Abby Uiubaugh 35th in 24:01.8. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was a little tix> deep for any one on thc boy s* side to keep pace with. Thc Cougars toys clinched a con­ ference crown by winning Tuesday with 47 points. Hastings was second with 62, fol­ lowed by South Christian 73. Thomapple Kellogg 79, Wayland 98 and Ottawa Hills 149. Thomapple Kellogg’s David Walter was the individual champinn. coming in at 17:14.6. Lakew©©1) gwte move within @ne win ©fi conference title Karly Morris began the action Wednesday for Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team by­ serving 19 points in a row. Thai got thc Vikings going on their way lo a 25-4, 25-8. 25-6 victory- over visiting Stockbridge. Morris finished thc night, with four aces, and also had what head coach Kellie Rowland called a “spectacular defensive evening” w ith 12 digs Taylor Vantlumd was great defensively for Lakewood as well, recording 16 digs and making sure the few short attacks that Stockbridge tried to gel the Vikings out of rhythm didn't find the floor. Rowland said lhat setter Gabie SheUenbarger did a nice job of changing the tempo of the game, allowing her hitters to match up one on one with Panthers at thc net. SheUenbarger finished with 27 assists as well as three digs. Rachel Kulch chipped in live digs for lhe Vikings. Vanessa Reynhout pounded 20 kills and recorded four blocks which shut down Like wood also got three aces from Grade SheUenbarger. four kills from Charlie Smith and five kills from Morris. Likcwood is now 7-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, and was playing to clinch a share of the confer­ ence championship at Portland Wednesday. The Vikings still have yet to drop a set in the conference, after topping visiting Williamston 25-11, 25-16. 25-19 Monday. “We played consistent throughout the evening except we folded for about five points when a Williamston player got on a roll at (he sen ice line,” Rowland .said. “We learn a little bn more each game. Still trying to get the individual player to play u internal motivation to compete and not only rely on the external motivation.” Reynhout had 11 kills and Morris and Smith added five each. Reynhout a|So Catholic Central had the next two finishers. Ry Ian Jaglowski (17:24.9) and Andrew Truszkovvski (17:33.5). The top of the Saxon pack followed those two Cougars, with Chance Miller fourth in 17: 41.5. Ronnie Collins fifth in 17:41.8 and Sam Johnson sixth in 17:42.3. Hastings also had Jake Miller 15th in 18: 18.6 and Alex Beauchamp 32nd in 18:40.5. .» Behind Walter forTK. Like Noah was 11 th* in 18:11.8. Conor Leach 13th in 18:15.1, Joe’ Gaikcma 26th in 18:52.2 and Erik Walter 28th in 19:02.7. , BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios C&N Girls 20-8; Sue’s Team 17-11; Team I 15-13; CB’s 15-9; Look Ins. 14.5-13.5; •Coleman Agency 13.5-10.5; Team Turkey 13I5;LO-K-Tion3 11-17; Broadway BP 9-19; Boniface 187-525. Monday Mixerettes r Kent Oil 16 8; Dean’s Dolls 16-8; Nashville. Chiropractic 16-8; Dewey’s Auto Body 13-11;; Tammy D. 190. High Series -Shirlee V. 497; Renee B. 477: Creekside Growers 8-16. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 170; J. Allien 193; L. Elliston 228-574; N. Potter 172-435: M. Rodgers 160; V. Carr 203; S.' Tammy D. 449. Nash 147-384. Ghost Team 0-28. High Game - Renee B. 201; Shirlee V. 201; Ibcsday Night Mixed J-Bar 15; Carl’s Soft Water 15; Hurless Machine Shop 14; Boyce Milk Haulers 12. High Game - D. Cherry 218; M. Yost 198; D. Wilkins 186; B Ramey 156; Auntie Em 148; C. Feathcrly 145; B. Norris 121. High Series - D. Cherry 574; M. Yost 504. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 2-2-2; Eye’& ENT 14-10; Brush Works Painting 13-11: Boniface Construction three blocks while Smith had two. The Vikings arc now 22-8 overall on t|le year. They will be at Ml- Morris for a ((ninub 12-12; Delton Suds 8-16. Good Gaines and Series Women - S. Stevens 148-386: Y. Cheeseman 166-397:1. Petlemiili 128; J. Shurlow 164; N. Boniface menl Saturday. 163’ A. Nortonl 66-429;T. Christopher 181. Stockbridge’s lop hitter. 19:11.1. Catholic Central’s three, four and five were.’ Dylan Sykes seventh in 17:45.2. Isaiah Fox 14th in 18:17.4 and Christino Hoban 21st in, Good Games and Scries Men - Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 17-7; Rosie's 16.5-7.5: Butterfingers 16-8; M&M’s 14.5-9.5; Just. Having Fun 13-11. Has Bens 12-12; Early Risers 12-12; Sun Risers 11-13; Jan’s Team 11-13; Pin Seekers 11-13; King Pins 9-15. Women’s Good (>ames and Series - E. Ulrich 172; G. Scobey 163; P. Arends 139. J. Madden 186; B. Benedict 133-370; L. Yoder 133-355; E. Dunham 162; r\. Tasker 141; J. Shurlow 172; N. Frost 142-400; Y. Markley^ 160. :] Men’s Good Games and Series • W. < Madden 208-566; H. Bowman 189; R. Hart*’ 157-352; G. Yoder 179-513. W Talsma 188; £ K. Schantz 184 485; W. Mallekoote 169. R. South Christian won 25 points in the first three games in Middleville Monday, and lhe match was still getting started. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity Call toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 volleyball team pushed second-ranked South Christian io five games before' falling in their sc con OK Gold Conference meeting ol the season Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 75% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. lhe H-‘n> ta"nl>' ]‘«<rd rtf Cwnmnsioncn » 'eeking apphcations ,roin ^mntcetx |O >crVc on the folio" »ng Boards CoinnusMons v *ith the Sailors. __ South Christian won by the scores ol — - tions: 1 Kv""‘ position) 25-27, 25-12, 17-25. 15-10. Sydney LeMay and Jessica Ziccarvllo cd charge for TK combining for 45 kills. ^‘May had 25 lo go with II NOTICE M l arge Po­ h'"'r Operator portilmi: I V>uthtaruu Large p«»““Hur tern.) (<2 ( idaii a< LargcP”'’1’ ’ digs and Zmcarello had 20 kills and 12 digs. Setter H°H> Dahlke had 48 assists and 11 digs for ,K« while libero Erin Scheidel had a team- Mi 14 digs. . South Christian was led by Emily Kalmink 14 kills and 7 blocks. Morgan Torres had digs and three service aces, and Emily aokespoor finished with 42 assists. ’^TK ladies are now 3-3 overall (his sea- p d n (4 positions) Compare Our 'oil free at 1 .MO-259 41 SO. reseallnj!( 0,,,,n,,,ll^»10Rs Media) Gvt an extra $10 off your first order today! positions) Get An Extra $10“ XodHtfE $»»*»** Citizen at I urge position) Order Now! 1-800-259-4150 U*c code 10FRt£ to rtcriv# this spcd.il offer, \ppl:tah‘M’\n^v k‘ obi ‘«ncd .u the ( ountv Administration j Olltcc. ,rd l,POr of lhe Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. lLv*,’n-!?’’ 1,1 -vMLY;b:uTyvounty.oig; and must 31-8-3 overall. , . will takc on (j^wa Hills and Catholic be )vtUThcd 9?)i >ler dlan 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. at an OK Gold Conference double October -W-Contact 269-945-1284 for more they’re hosting today (Oct. 17). South lOrP.k*11 lbe ^°urih lcanl al d. ako facing the Cougars and Bengali. informa«°n _ City of Hastings REQUESTS FOR BIDS 1 The City of Hastings is accepting bid proposals for a I f< planned preventive maintenance program tailored spccifieal- I |y to all ot the City of Hastings 11VAC equipment at Hxsfings I City Hall. Hastings Mainti nance Caregt, Water Treatment I ‘J Plant, and Wastewater Treatment Plan!. Sealed bids will bv I reaived at the Office of the Citv CletkTievmer. 201 East I > State Street, Hastings. Michigan until 9:00 A.M. on I '• Thursday. November 7, 2013 at v.hnh tinre they will be I opened and publicly read aloud at thc above address. I f lhe City reserves the right l<» reirct any and all bids and to I ;nc.ird the bid in a nunner which it believes to b in its OWn I £ h st interest, price and other factors considered. I t Bid specifications .ire on fib and available at the office of I Iht City Clcrk/Trvasurer. Perspective bidder.s will bt required I to provide si!isiact'»ry evidence of sutceWul completion of I work similar tn that contained within the bid package to be I » considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must he I S Jcarlv marked un thc outside of the mbmilta! packv I ‘ •‘SEALED BID - MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE I PROGRAM”. I lim Girrbucb I *■ . Director of Public Service I ‘ �Page ig ~ Thursday October 17. 2013 - The Hastings Banner Lopsided losses Lansing Catholic by Brett Bremer Sports Editor h’s all about play ing for pride now. I be chance for any of the Barry County varsity football teams (o reach six wins passed a couple of weeks ago. Thomapple • , • Stockbridge Corunna Lakewtxxl ; spoiled Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local • season, are the only teams standing between South Christian and an OK Gold Conference championship. Thc defending Division 4 state champions improved to 3-0 in thc OK Gold with a 41-9 win over Ottawa Hills Friday. The Sailors are 6-1 overall with their only loss coming against the defending Division 3 state . ; • champions in week one. Thomapple Kellogg heads to Grand Rapids to takc on Ottawa Hills this week. It’s a tough end of lhe season schedule for • ’ Delton Kellogg as well. Three reams are 6-1 so far in the Kalamazoo Valley Association tin's season and two of those teams will take on the Panthers the next two weeks. Delton Kellogg visits Schoolcraft Friday, then will close the season al home against Olivet. Pennfield is the other 6-1 team in the confer­ ence. Lakewood takes on a new non-conference foe this Friday, hosting Highland Park Renaissance Academy. The Polar Bears, from the Michigan Metro Athletic Conference, come to Unity Field with a 3-4 record, after a 4-0 start to the sea­ son. South Christian Ottawa Hills G.R. Catholic Central Wayland Thomapple Kellogg Hastings KVA Olivet Pennfield Schoolcraft Constantine Parchment Hackett Catholic Central Kalamazoo Christian Delton Kellogg Maple Valley Galesburg-Augusta CAAC-Whitc Portland Williamston The Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars kept their hopes alive of getting to six wins this season by improving to 4-3 over­ all with a 41-6 victory over Hastings in Grand Rapids Friday. Cougar quarterback Joe Nixon completed 7-of-10 passes for 121 yards and three touch­ downs, connecting with Austin Gordon twice in thc second quarter to put their team up 28­ 0 at thc half. The Saxons had little success slowing down the Cougar attack. Nixon tossed his first touchdown pass in the opening quarter, a 22-. varder to Nick Marosi. Nixon then added a 5yard rushing touchdown later in the quarter. Nixon’s TD passes lo Gordon in thc second quarter covered 16 and 20 yards. The Cougars upped their advantage to 35-0 on a 30-yard touchdown run by Grant Tcnnihill in the third quarter. Mitchell Sayfie added a 36-yard touchdown run for the Cougars in thc fourth. Hastings got its lone points on an 8-yard touchdown run by quarterback Beau Morgan. Stephen Shaffer led the Saxons attack for most of lhe night, carrying the ball 23 times for 88 yards. Miguel Arjona and Jason Slaughter had 26 yards rushing each. Morgan was l-of-5 passing for two yards. Catholic Central had 340 yards rushing in the contest, with Nixon carrying the ball 11 times for 102 yards. Gordon was the team’s top receiver, hauling in three passes for 48 yards and the tow scores. Jake Rizik hit all five of his extra-point attempts for lhe Cougars, following his team’s first five scores. Sam Eastman led the Saxon defense with six tackles. Keegan Harvath, Justin Current Records Thomapple Kellogg Delton Kellogg Hastings Maple Valley Lakewood O-K Gold Grand Rapids Catholic Central 41, Hastings 6 Thomapple Kellogg s homecoming Friday, there arc two teams in the county that still have a chance to have a happy homecoming. Maple Valley hosts winless Galcsburg-AuguMa for homecoming this Friday, while Hastings hosts Wayland for homecoming next Friday. This week thc Saxons host South Christian. Hastings, and Thomapple Kellogg which will face (he Sailors in the final week of thc Thompson and Logan Bleam had five each. Parchment 60, Delton Kellogg 0 Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team was shut out for the second week in a row. Friday overall (league) 6-1 (3-0) 4-3(l-2) 4-3 (2-1) 4-3 (2-1) 2-5(l-2) 1-6 (0-3) overall (league) 6-1 (6-J) 6-l (6-l) 6-l (6-l) 5-2 (5-2) 4-3 (4-3) 3-4 (3-4) 3-4 (3-4) 1-6 (1-6) 1-6 (1-6) 0-7 (0-7) overall (league) 7-0 (5-0) 4-3 (3-2) at Parchment. The host Panthers topped visiting Delton 60-0 to improve to 4-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and keep their playoff hopes alive. Seth Dexter scored four touchdowns, including on a 97-yard kick-off return to srarr‘ the second half, to pace the Parchment attack. He scored the game’s opening points on a 9yard run in the first quarter. He added a 4-yard touchdown run in the second and a 39-yard run in the third. Clay Whitehead scored on runs of 76 yards and 20 yards in the first half for Parchment, and added a 14-yard touchdown pass to Josh Pelkey in the second on his team’s only pass­ ing attempt of the game. Parchment recorded its other 355 yards of offense on the ground. Whitehead led the way with five carries for 122 yards. Wilkey rushed nine times for 100 yards and Dexter eight times for 76 yards. Kaprice Wyatt had a 1 -yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, and Josh Colwell Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT W PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY ;u4» With Mike Dunkelberger (54) and Riley Holbrook (28) out front the Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team crashes 1 r°u9 e banner to celebrate the start of Friday night’s homecoming contest against visiting Wayland inside Bob White Stadium i Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ’ returned a fumble 30 yards for Parchment’s final score. .. "tytand 46, Thomapple Kellogg 7 There were first graders singing "God Bless America” and skydivers dropping off the game ball. Senior Tom Williamson and Erin Schcidel were crowncj j^ing and queen at half-lime. The Trojan reserves got a few minutes on the field al the end of the ball game. The student section was there waiting to join its classmales on lhe field after the postgame huddle. 1 here were a lot of things one would hope for al a homecoming football game, bui the ’Ihomapple Kellogg students didn’t rush onto lhe field at the end of the Trojan varsity foot­ ball team’s homecoming contest against Wayland Union Friday night. They walked slow; ready t0 console their classmates. Wayland started the clock running with its sixth and final touchdown w ith 6 minutes and 6 seconds to play in a 49-6 victory over the host Trojans inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. The Trojan defense held the physical Wildcats in cieck for the first half, but lhe Wildcats went on a three-play. 70-yard drive to start the scond half, a drive that culminat­ ed in a 60-yafl touchdown run by Mike -Miklusicak. Wayland scored on its next four drives as well. The only second-half drive that didn't end in a touchdown for Wayland was the one that ended with lhe clock at 0:00. ’‘You’ve got to give credit to Wayland Their line just pushed us back and their run­ ning backs just lowered their pads and ran downhill. That’s tough to stop.” .said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Chad Ruger. “We knew what was coming. That’s what they want to do. and they do a great job at it. You’ve got to tip your hat to them, because they came straight at us." Wayland rushed the ball 64 times for 500 yards in the game. Miklusicak carried the ball 23 times for 226 sards and three touchdowns, and bruising full back Jack Phillips had 20 rushes for 121 yards and a score. "We told them what was coming. We rap’d it all week, like you would,” Ruger said. "There just comes a point in lime where they had the horses coming al us.” Wayland had nearly 200 of those rushing yards in the first half, but turned it into just 12 points. Ruben French made a big tackle in the Wildcat backfield to help stall out one Wildcat drive in the middle of lhe opening quarter deep in TK territory. The Wildcats had to senle for a 32-yard field goal from Brandon Kennedy. TK had its own drive stall out on the cnsu- Thomapple Kellogg quarterback Garrett Harris slips away from a Wayland defend- • er on his way into the end zone for the Trojans’ only touchdown in a 46-7 loss to Wayland on homecoming night in Middleville Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ing possession, as the Trojans lost a fumble at lhe Wildcat 11-yard line. TK fumbled the ball over to lhe Wildcats three limes in lhe game, and pul the ball on the ground a few other limes as well. The Wildcats look that Trojan fumble and marched 89 yards, getting a touchdown on a 10-yard run by Miklusicak with 9:04 lo go before lhe half. TK’s Cole Cronkright blocked the extra-point try to make it 9-0 Wayland. A fumble ended the next Trojan drive, and the Wildcats quickly found themselves inside the Trojan 10-yard-line. The Trojan defense came up big again, sluffing runs on ihird-and1 and fourth-and-1 to get lhe ball back for lhe offense. One more Trojan fumble put the ball back in the Wildcats’ hands before the half, but lhe defense again stiffened near its goal-line and held the Wildcats to a 22-yard field goal by Kennedy which made it 12-0 al lhe break. By lhe second half, the Trojans were just wom down. “We had lo have some kids playing both .■ 'C S C that makes it lough and you can’t fumble the football four times in the first half or whatev­ er it was and turn the football over to them.’’ TK’s lone points came on a 13-yard touch­ down run by quarterback Garrett Harris with 4:49 to play in the thinl quarter, and Nick tveson’s extra-point kick made thc score 26-7 at that point. The Wildcats recovered TK’s on-side kick attempt, and quickly moved down the field to get those seven points back. Wayland scored on runs of 60 and 18 yards by Miklusicak and got a 14-yard touchdown rum from Phillips in the third quarter, then tacked on short touchdown runs for Danyon VanVuuren and Michael Swankslon in the fourth quarter. Harris was 10-of-21 passing for TK. for 130 yards. Clay Francisco had two catches for 40 yards and Connor Collier and Israel Torres to run in the second half and finished with ten carries for 53 y ards. FRIDAY, OCT. 18™ Hackett Catholic Central 54, Maple Valley 34 I’he Lions kept edging within two scores and the Fighting Irish kept answering. Hackett Catholic Central s varsity football To show community support for our football team and team topped visiting Maple Valley’54 34 in Kalamazoo Friday, dropping the l ions’ lhe spirit of being a Saxon, J5 ways.” Ruger said. "We’re injur} stricken, so we’re a little bit thin and had kids trying to play both ways. That’s an offense lhat takes a lol out of you from a defensive stand-point. We had some kids that had to go both ways, each had a couple receptions for TK as well. Collier led TK on lhe ground, rushing 13 times for 60 yards. Phillips found some room , 3g (4-l) (I-4) (2-3) (0-5) gridiron action. Kellogg was lhe last squad with a chance to finish with a record above .500, but that hope was thwarted last Friday night by the Wayland Wildcats. While Wayland 4-3 2-5 4-3 0-7 record w 1-6 overall this season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Sincy. Hackett Catholic Central jumped out to a K 0 lead m the opening hall, thanks to i„„ u down nms for49 yards. 42 yards and tu'?. by Corey Burdgick. ' -fjords The teams then traded tom-Kt „ . ns % 188’ . 6 ''Ace second half, until the lrish tln o ' with three touchdown i h‘ <ltlU is sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with South Christian, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the ”>c “ n" a>' tor the 1 irins\luou“hl’theSa>h 'elt “ 1>'S ”'g,U main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. 13-ot ’1 attempts f„r 251 v ’ on'K-«ing <)n Tlie game will start at 7 p.m. SAXON SPIRIT R *.......... Mahler, and Ryto 'bs two-pomt try । ? •.'l«>ge rushing in score 20.K ’ W "K to nlake8Z ... let it show! Tu?ob Budav an^w. Th0r7""|_ Kellogg’s Connor Collier races around the left side for a 9-yard gam dur- ln9 lhe second quarter Friday against Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . ..... W... Conhnued next page �W fl^fl fl fl Tho Hnsung-. Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2013 — Page 17 Wings will return to Finals, with pair of Saxons .. Ilrcl1'cr '-------------------- ---- I ni ako very proud of the fact all five of our cheese cake. rhe Vikings are * * (he sl.Uc r And they heading ba . । >ws ijikcwtKxI’s varsity l0 the biVk;‘nU’d its second straight placing k * Uiwer Peninsula I^f ^meni h(,M*d al Wednesday s regional South Christian at R*’ Je G(>lf Byron ( enter. The Vikings had»■ ' before practice and r«-9 Should they eon. j1' placing in lhe top three a ““ finished in thc 90s or lower. They havc grown in this game of golf so much from last year al this time We’ll go into this finals •’Ppeanincc knowing we havc three seniors who will play their last high school competih'e golf and have done so much to help build this program.’' d by • “h in Barker’s fellow seniors, Victoria Hager and Bryonna Barton added a 97 and a 92 respec­ tively. Lakewood also got an S7 from Emily Barker and a 96 from Kennedy Hilley. Emily’s 87 put her in fifth-place individually. dinner ti.. d SU|n ' night <Jcsscn by • 1 tourna­ ment..... will K. < “Well, let's just say il*'goring a New York style chce^aks « . !oIlday practice.” said Uke*^ d «Mt Carl Kutch. ’’These are high e competing and having ? b’<w . s juq OUI c along the way. What more can yo<> as . • T he host Sailors look lhe re i. onal tn|c a score of 352. The Viking* Breda 357 . Rapids Christian canted the nnal tc;un Mate qualifying spot by shooting a • 59. \Vay|anj was fourth with a 385.lol ° u by Hastings 391. Holland Christian 41 J. Last Grand Rapids 415, Allegan 426. I hornapp!e |<cl| °d S O|,v,a ®ar*<er watches her tee shot fly on number six at Railside Golf ednesday morning during the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Club 437. Unitv Christian 443. A’Cland West 466 South Haven 469 and Hamilton 490. South Christian’s Megan icrenga had the day ’s low round, shooting an 81. She p|ayc(j in a group with the Viking* Olivia Barker, who was the runner-up w’th an gj, anj Hastings' Kylee Nemetz who fired an 88 and Hastings' Ashley Potter sends her ball flying out of a fairway bunker on number four at Railside Golf Club Wednesday during the Division 3 Regional Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) was one of (wo Saxons who qualified for the Division 3 state finals with her performance Wednesday. Nemetz’s teammate Katie Brown and Behind the top two for Hastings. Samantha Slatkin shot a 106 and Courtney Ry biski and Ashley Potter each fired a 111. Behind Wiercnga for South Christian. Grace Elenbuas shot an 88. Nicole Hockwalcr 90 and Nicole VanderYacht 93. Grand Rapids Christian got an 87 from Manssa David, a 90 from Grace Bolt, a 92 from Rachel Harkema and a 100 from Emma DeWitt. Bryce Hayward led the Thomapple Kellogg team with a 98. /\mber VanMeter added a 105 for TK. and Jada Bates and Carleieh Lenard shot 117s. Correction: There was an error in last week’s story about the OK Gold Conference Tournament. Hastings’ Kylee Nemetz shot an XI at The Meadows to place second on lhe day and cam a lie with Way land’s Ali Martus for the lowest average overall during lhe course of lhe con­ ference season. Wayland’s Ali Martus were the two other individuals to qualify for the finals from the regional. Martus shot an 85 and Brown an 86. The top three teams and lop three individu­ als not on those teams at lhe regional earned a spot at thc finals which w ill be held Friday and Saturday at Thc Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley Stale University in Allendale. This will be the sixth straight year thc Saxons have sent at least one golfer to the state finals. Martus, Nemetz, Wierenga and Brown were lhe top four golfers in thc OK Gold Conference this fall, with Nemetz and Martus finishing tied tor the top spot in lhe final league standings. Lakewood and South Christian were the only teams with five girls under 100. “Olivia (Barker) played a great round despite not feeling well the las* couple days,” Kutch said. “She played very smart and made good decisions around mail) lough hazards. The Saxons' number one Kylee Nemetz blasts her tee shot on number six at Railside Golf Club Wednesday dur­ ing the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by South Christian in Byron Center. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Samantha Sialkin chips her ball up onto the green on number four Wednesday during the Division 3 Regional Tournament at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center. (Photo by Brett Bremer) From previous page back on a 30-yard touchdown run by Josh Fattal, then things .started to get away from the Vikings. Corunna look its first lead with 4:24 to play in thc half, on a 25-yard touchdow n pass from Grant Renwick lo Fallal. A two-point pass from Renwick to Myles put the Cavaliers made it 21-14. They would push their lead to 34-14 at the added lhe extra-point kick for the Irish. It only rook 23 seconds for lhe Lions to get1 some of those points back, with Johnson con­ necting with Mahler on a 65-yard touchdowni pass. Burdgick had the Irish answer this time,, scoring on a 41-yard run w ith 46 seconds left in the third quarter. The Lions came right back with another’ half, and to 52-14 in lhe first minute of lhe fourth quarter. “We had some turnovers and penalties, and we’re just not a good enough football team to overcome drive-killing penalties and turnovers and fumbles,” Lake wood head coach Nick Boucher said. “We gave them a big play, as Austin Gonser scored on a 67yard run with 27 seconds left in the period. Buday finally put things away with touch­ down runs of 45 yards and 30 yards in the first four and a half minutes of the fourth quarter. Gowan Baldwin added a three-yard touchdown run that put his team up 54-20 fol­ lowing tlie sixth good PAT from,Kerr of lhe short field a couple times. We need to lake better care of lhe ball.” There was some good and bad from Suntken in the passing game He completed I0-of-l8 passes for 175 yards and three Touchdowns, but also was intercepted twice. Thc Vikings also lost three fumbles in the ball night. Maple Valley finished strong, getting a 47yard touchdown pass from Johnson lo Gonser with 4:34 left and a 78-yard touchdown run by Gonser with 2:24 on the clock. Gonser finished the night with six rushes for 144 yards and nine receptions for 159 yards. He also completed one pass attempt for by Gonser. . , Buday and Evan Wenzel had lhe two in er fl . from them. e „ , Lakewood's varsity football team fe Activities Conference White Division scaso with an 0-5 mark after falling at Corunna . - 32 Friday. , % . Lake wood scored the game s 0P^’n points on a 3-yard touchdown run by ° some big plays there,” Boucher said. Suntken led the Vikings on the ground, rushing 26 times for 54 yards, but the much space. “They pul more men in the box than we had blockers, so we had to open it up a little bit to hike what lhey were giving us.” - Suntken 4:11 into the contest. Ben Di 1011 lhe first of four rxtra-fxjini kicks, on Boucher said. Salgat had two receptions tor 64 yards. Kemp hail three catches for 37 yards and tries. . Fnmkie Ardelean answered about two nun Mahay Markwart had two catches lor 20 nies later for the Cavaliers, rushing into c'nd zone from 2-yards out. Mikhail My cs ^a.ScOtt Swill and Kietzman led the Viking lhe extra point to fie lhe game, and finis k • 9f-5 for the evening. Lakewood got the lead back early m , I Suntken to Alex Salgat and all 11 c’llri'P’)int that made it 14-7 . Corunna quickly got six ol those pom Wa$’184” • SAVE ’50 25% Off Select In-Stock Cabos's WH’/ Nikon3 Monarch- 5 42nim Binoculars Upland Vests SALE l29wto’B9,‘ t Wa$»39“to‘l19n Big Game * Guardian Two-Man Ladder Stand WM’irir i *«»1S Nikon VS. / J defense with four tackles each Corunna found space to rush for 225 yards. **ond quarter on a 42 yard touchdown P« Rocky’ Alpha Force Hunting Boots were taking it and we just made a couple plays, broke a few tackles when they were giving us the short sluff, and it turned into Cavaliers did their best to clog the line of scrimmage and prevent him from finding 7 on lhe season and ends lhe Capita / re ^uuill LUK Kietzman. a 30-yard touchdown pass from Suntken to Dylan Kemp and a 35-yard touch­ down pass from Suntken lo Logan Poll in the final five minutes of thc game. “They were giving us short stuff and we passing for 87 yards. Even Wenzel had one passing attempt, and lhat one was picked oil lead and one more lime lhe game got away SALE*71” Was‘119” Wls‘Mwt0,6<’‘ touchdown run by Renwick. They then added touchdown passes of 17 and 62 yards by Renwick in the third quarter and a 25-yard field goal by Myles early in the fourth. The Vikings took advantage of what the Cavalier defense gave it late in the game, get­ ting a 10-yard touchdown run by Austin Baldwin added 15 rushes for 91 yards. Irish quarterback Joe Wenzel was 5 of-9 Corunna 52, Lakewood 34 Cabela’s Insulated Silent Weave” with Scent-Lok0 The Cavaliers built their big first-half lead with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Renwick to Branden Park and a 13-yard 72 yards. Burdgick led thc Fighting Irish with 15 rushes for 283 yards. Buday scored on all three of his rushes, covering 117 yards. One more time lhe Vikings had an early Z.^tO M54 Cabela’s MT050 Gloves game. Corunna did not turn the ball over. 7 yards on three tries. Mudge added 15 rushes for 49 yards for Maple Valley. Mahler had two receptions for ceptions for the Fighting Irish. SAVE 30 M Xr ouchdowns Myles had three cau l, catchers ",C CaVa'ier PJ'S X , ® *hlfcV*'»G AS, Ir’l’alAA? i MAIR Mf< tiv'j TMIV0U CO H' «W6 CAiHUS <01/ 5/f; i» iCr. MwntuttM iv<.iAit>u*cr>AieirL< tr.itiMj I hv Fallal's seven fames tor 130 yanls. Fenwick was 7-ol-8 passing lor 187 yards e’ for 113 >•»<!' 10 4’ Ml / DUNDEE, Ml • (734) 529.4700 Visit for mare illonwtma GRANDVILLE, Ml • (616) 682 6700 Visit cabelas con/panftilli f« more mloimatioi �Cleary, unable to finish the hilly course as she league honors, with Sam Benedict 19lh in by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thc Lions had the home-course advantage. > They had a legion of fans. ‘ They had their bright blue boom box blast­ ing tunes. They had thc lead in the landings heading into the Kalamazoo Valley Association League Meet at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Tuesday. Th ms out Schoolcraft had something even better, the league’s best runner returning to lhe line-up. <’ Schoolcraft’s varsity boys' cross country team clinched thc outright KVA champi­ onship by h inning Tuesday’s League Meet by 18 points over the host Lions. Thc Eagles fin­ ished thc day with 39 points to the Lions 57. "Wc had tied them earlier and that was us performing at w hat I consider our peak, said Maple Valley head coach Robb Rosin. "We Jvally had ail six kids who nailed it that day. We knew that was what it was going to takc again. ■ "There were a lot of position battles wc h Anthers’ Nicole Thompson works T ^ay a,on9 thG courso during ForS s KVA League Meet at Mulberry nJ. G°lf Course in Nashville. (Photo by brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg freshman Joey Zito nears the finish line at the end of the KVA League Meet at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) knew wc had to win, and we were just on thc back side of those position battles. It has been close all year. We were on the back side of those positions and gave up points." Schoolcraft’s Zach Wehner, who missed thc third league jamboree which the Lions won, returned to take the day's individual championship with a time of 16 minutes 45.2 seconds. He was the only guy to finish in under 17 minutes on the redesigned course at Mulberry Fore which brought the runners around the front nine and up and down the tall hills near the clubhouse late in thc race. Thc Lion boys had a great send-off at the start from a large group of classmates, and big groups of fans scattered across the course who were hoping to see the team win its first .Delton Kellogg’s Megan Grimes climbs p hill at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in •Nashville Wednesday during the KVA League Meet hosted by Maple Valley. ;(Photo by Brett Bremer) KVA championship. "Great support," Rosin said. "Love to see ’it. The kids love to sec it. The parents, thc kids, the football team. Everybody did their part to cheer us on. It’s a good way to end the year." Schoolcraft had three guys in before the first Lion though, with Matt Ring third in 17:32.4 and Neal Malakowski seventh in in in 18 5v Eagles then had Cody Ladd 13th 3,1(1 fn?shn*an Dev*n Matheny 15th son K Va°F Was a big mover during the seaEagles. He placed 31st at the first in too 11 . neurology, Including inpatient and outpatient stroke care, and neurodiagnostics. He works with Kyle 24th in 23:13.9. Behind thc top two for Delton Kellogg. Megan Grimes was 26th in 23:17.5. Kanoc Chaffee 34th in 24:07.0 and Nicole Thompson 37th in 24:36.3. The fourth and fifth finishers for the Lions were Breanna Heinze who was 28th in 23:35.5 and Sara Stachelhaus who was 49th in 26:01.7. sconng, with 82 points, followed by Constantine 81, naekctt Calhojic Central 137t Pennfield 167, Q|jvet 134, f>ekon Kellogg 200, ParchmmNTS and Galesburg-Augusta Nl S. The top 14^tinners in each race Tuesday earned All-K\\ honors, with the 15th through 21st L'>^hcrs earning honorable mention al I-league. Lions’ top six earned Maple Valley’s Austin Rood (from left), Micah Bromley and Kyle Brumm round a cor­ ner together during Tuesday’s KVA League Meet at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Schoolcraft outscored lhe Lions 39-57 to clinch the league championship. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes sneak one in to top DK went on to a 1-0 victory over the host Panthers in the opening round of the Division 3 District Tournament Monday in Delton. Ryan Yoder, MD Neurologist to get that third spot there at regional." Delton Kellogg senior Sarah Rendon just missed out on honorable mention all-league honors, placing 22nd in 23:06.4. She was fol­ lowed closely by a pair of Lions. Emily Mattocks was 23rd in 23:12.4 and Hanna ur back guys moved up. but our front guys moxecia from wfoat been, Rosm Kalamazoo Christian was third in the team Lakewood’s varsity boys’ soccer team in Battle Creek has added a neurologist to Schoolcraft nt regional that would give us the opportunity to possibly qualify for Mate It’s going to slack up tight there, but I think if wc can beat Schoolcraft that might be enough Maple ValiCy»s fifth score came from Br-O °nhW,Uon’s I6th-place time of 18:56.5. scored with 2 minutes and 48 seconds left and our team. Ryan Yoder, MD, specializes in adult coach Dale Grimes. "‘Dial’s really what we re shooting for. in hopes lhat if we can beat n y wcrc C’0SC tO aSa’n* w’t*1 “n^hton tenth in 18:36.9, Micah Uth in 18:39.6 and Kyle Brumm 12th in 18:43 । console him as everyone else began clearing the field. That s why the Bronson Neuroscience Center gain a little ground on Schoolcraft. "It s good to see us creeping up a little bi on Schoolcraft," :>aid Delton Kellogg head dItT Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior goalkeeper Jeff Minchart dropped to one knee as soon as the clock hit 0:00 and put his head down. Teammate Evan Curtice turned back to better. About bringing you the best possible care. battles an injury, lhe Panthers were able to ol* the year. lcd thc Lions, placing eighth Valley had four guys in thc tWo KVA jamborees it won this by Brett Bremer At Bronson, everything we do is about getting 19:18.3. Dylan Kelley led Delton Kellogg, placing 36th overall in 20:37.3. Brock Mueller was 38th in 20:43.2, Lane Homister 48th in 21: 09.0. Jacob Morgan 51st in 21:31.7 and Joey Zito 53rd in 21:40.9. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley each had one girl eam honorable mention All-KVA. Panther senior Marcie Stevens was 18th in 22: 39.3, edging Lion senior Mckayla Lt ma nee who carnc in at 22:40.2. Pennfield’.s Audrianna Bornamann and Kalamazoo Christian’s Kato McLain ran away from the pack early. Bomnmann was the individual champion, finishing in 19:54.0. McLain came in at 20:14.7. Hackett Catholic Central had two girls in the lop five and seven in thc top 16 to clinch the girls' championship. The Fighting Irish finished with just 44 points. Olivet was second with 74. followed by Schoolcraft HI, Delton Kellogg 137, Maple Valley 143, Galesburg-Augusta 168, Parchment 176, Constantine 183, Kalamazoo Christian 184 and Pennfield 213. Even with one of its top runners, Sammi Viking sophomore Dustin Strand scored the game’s lone goal, his fourth of thc season, Epping a soft roller at lhe net as he and team­ mate Drew Durkee charged in on Minehart. The referee said he almost looked away because he thought the ball was going to roll wide of die net. Lakewood head coach James LeVequc fought the ball hit a rut in front of the net and changed course. Strand said the shot was going in all the way. Whatever happened. Minehart was there. He came sliding out to slow down the oncom­ ing attack, but appeared to think Strand’s shot was rolling wide of the goal and lei it go by. It was a tough way for the game to end, as both Minehart and Lakewood goalkeeper Brady Forman had been superb throughout lhe evening. “A funny bounce, whatever, still they pul it on goal and were there,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie. "Sometimes that’s the game. He had a heck of a game though, until that point." Minchart made a couple of huge plays early in lhe second half, coming out of his goal to take chances off lhe feet of Durkee and the Vikings’ Evan Knapp. Delton Kellogg countered the play ten min­ utes into the second half where Minchart stole the kill off the feet of Durkee, getting a rush in on the Viking net from Keith Malachowski. This time it was Forman breaking out of his net to get the ball off the feet of Malachowski as Malachowski went cart-wheeling over him. neuroscience specialists across the spectrum of care to determine the best treatment plan to meet each patient s individual needs. Delton Kellogg's Cole Mabie carries the ball through the midfield during the first half ot Monday's Division 3 District Bronson Neuroscience Center in Battle Creek ?pPkTk aD9a'nSJ Visi,in9 (Photo by Brett Bremer) offers services unique to the area, including diagnosing nervous system disorders, treating Lakewood. “Delton is a great, athletic team " 1 ,.vc„lt. satd. "They played hard. and lh"; ‘^blv stroke, offering advanced neurodiagnostic pressured us more than we pressured th but- Sot the bounce. services and providing minimally invasive spine surgery. Our quality of care, breadth of neuroscience specialists, and team approach to individualized care lead to one thing. An goahe. you expect that out of hi,n exceptional experience for each patient. Were ti"C tor. He didn't want to go down t.vt Y'v single-handedly made three or f. * i"’d hc 90 percent of the goalies won't tXT* Ute nonnat ones he Illakcs lwkt^« excited to bring another highly-skilled physician to you and our community. d,d' forcing the Delton Kello?..^ Pi,n,hcrs’ -isxytr- Bronson Neuroscience Center - Battle Creek Outpatient Center, 2nd floor Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 245-5862 bronsonhealthxom/neuro O BRONSON POSITIVITY Comstock in lhe ^uled Wednesday, with the winner to i Semi|inuls Saturday's Division 3 DiX Street Held tn Nashville D~ " „.s Evan Curtice (15) and Lakewood's Kevin Foltz (5) chase after a bounJ1On Ke'!°f the Panthers' end during the Vikings' 1-0 win over Delton in lhe open­ inn ,n ba Division 3 State Tournament Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a r°bnd of the ^lv hos( ?"cin>= '<> "W fuller �Autumn brings kaleidoscope of colors to area A trio of white-tailed deer run for a wooded area bordering Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) A trumpeter swan glides along the surface of a private lake in Baltimore Township.; The colors of fall complement the white plumage of the regal bird in its natural envni ronment. (Photo by Constance Cheeseman) S Reds and yellows of maple leaves are complemented by a solid blue sky. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) The buzz is that fall is ending, which this bee is preparing for in Barry County. (Photo by Laura Christensen) Standing out against the fall color background of its environment, this fun­ gus adds just the right amount of contrast to the leaves and tree bark. �’»9e 20 - Thursday. October 17. 2013 - The HasHnps Bonner EradiKation (left front) and RollerRamher (right front) form a wall, complicating the forward progress of Marshall jammer WeersWaldo (middle front), while remaining blockers for lhe opposing team look on. At left: Proceeds and school supplies collected during the Black Heart Maidens' roller derby bout Saturday are presented to Matt Callaghan, director of the Hastings Select Women’s Ensemble, and Dale Krueger, maintenance director for Hastings schools. Pictured are (from left) Brandy Cunningham, Black Heart Maidens event coordinator; Morgan Zimmer, co-owner/player of the women’s team; Matt Callaghan; Dale Krueger; and Nicole Shaw, also co-owner/player of the team. Black Heart Maidens Homecoming may be still be a week away for Hastings High School, but lhe Black Heart Maidens roller derby team helped set the mood in the high school gymnasium Saturday night with its return to the area after a threeyear absence. Thanks to a partnership with Hastings Area Schools, the area’s fast and talented roller derby team hosted lhe Marshall Renegade Rollitia in its first home contest after a period of wandering in search of a hometown venue. Some 300 spectators welcomed thc team .home and helped cheer it on to a 304-86 vicThe bout also served as a fundraising ben­ efit for the Select Women’s Ensemble of ^Hastings High School, which provided thc ijpening national anthem and the evening’s Kalf-time entertainment. In appreciation of thc musical effort and their host, the Maidens contributed $450 to lhe group and director Malt Callaghan. The Black Heart Maidens will participate in thc team’s second annual Zombie Walk Saturday. Nov. 2. and face off against the Grand Rapids Raggedy Girls at Rivertown Sports in Grandville Saturday. Nov. 23. Updates on both events, as well as profiles of the Black Heart Maidens team, arc avail­ able on the team’s Facebook page. The Select Women’s At right Ensemble serenades the crowds during half-time of Saturday’s Women's Roller Derby bout at the Hastings High School gym. • proud of are cornpeting against her sisters last year during the powder puff game, playing HOMECOMING, continued from page 1 .Conference in football, his volunteer work m lhe community, and serving as a role model Tor younger students. • Grace Bosnia has been a member of stu­ dent council, played volleyball, basketball, and was a member of the varsity track team for four years. She has been a member of Key Club for three years and National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America ftnd Pride Club for two years. Bosma said she is most proud of donating varsity sports, and “being one of many funny, smart, awkward, witty, geeky, athletic stu­ dents in the Class of 2014.” Ethan Haywood has been a member of FF/X. student council and played soccer and participated in wrestling and 4-H for four years. He has been a a member of the BPA and Saxon Chest Painting Club for three years. Saxon Pride Club for two years and is a member of lhe National Honor Society. Haywood said he is most proud of being money to lhe Roe Reading Room through the Kiwanis Student of the Month program, maintaining a grade point average of 4.0 or above and attending four youth mission trips to help build a home through Habitat for Humanity. Katy Delcotto played basketball and soft­ ball for four years, has been a member of the Interact Club for three years. Pride Club for two years and Key Club for one year. The ihree things Delcotto said she is most named Overall State of Michigan FFA Outstanding Junior and being a varsity wrestler for four years. Matt Johnson has been a member of Interact Club and Youth Advisory’ Club, Hastings High School Band and Steel Drum Band and played basketball and soccer for four years. He also has been a member of lhe track team for three years and student council for two years. Johnson said his top three accomplish­ ments ate being a YMCA camp counselor for two years, helping to organize last year’s prom, and helping his brother build an “H” behind the high school for his Eagle Scout project Kayla Kalmink has volunteered at Hastings Public Library for four years, been a member of BPA for two years and participat­ ed in Key Club. Explore Career Path Club, and therapeutic riding al the Cheff Center for one year. Kalmink said the things she is most proud of arc assisting third through fifth grade stu­ dents at thc library’s after-school program and the arts and crafts projects with lhe 3-, 4- and 5-year-old program: participating in the American Girl Doll Fashion Show at lhe library’, demonsiraling to young girls lhat a disability does not have to limit what a per­ son; and serving as the 2013 Winlerfest spokesperson lo further her peers’ under­ standing of cerebral palsy and the work of Paws With A Cause. Stephen Kendall has been a member of the student council and his church’s youth group, soccer and wrestling teams for four years, the track team for three years. Pride Club and National Honor Society for two years and played baseball for one year. Tlie three things Kendall said he is most proud of are staying above the influence of drugs or alcohol, his dedication lo academic's and athletics, and qualifying for state in the 8(X)-mcler relay as a sophomore. Kylee Nemetz has been a member of the Key Club, the varsity golf team, downhill ski team and soccer teams for four years, student council. National Honor Society, Saxon Pride Club, for two years and Big Brothers/Big Sisters for one year. Nemetz said the three things she is most proud of are being named all-conference in golf for three years and conference champion twice; attending the state golf tournament for f<’“r years and earning honorable mention for the state golf team as a sophomore and mem ber of the All-State Golf T«mi sTjunfor and maintaining a 4.0 GPA junior, ana ^e^^r^d^1 ' How-canv.-eachieveb^t^pdlienl - , - ,ta^-o'the-3rl dnswer •• a robot c Jied th? da Vinci Surged! • b. g : r- ’ J :rr “ ’ *’1 p< < CGtO” “ 0 * are or • 1 -1 He ’•! C’l * , n " or Bront'-” '* yrv5Ulu. Irre-5IO!A-■> tiny. ;da?r.uqt J er.J ,u:.j t s.l. to toej Le-< self ■ '• b-rorc C’.>pk Hot-p.’!?’ Thr/r^ p-,-.: of the only C0S^T°rri,"dd l‘YAA f0°,b“" “ CamP a <mu.^for ing ” grade football team, and rS help his team charter « bus game in Petoskey. US CiBhth B "T* ,o “s (<>otball Alli Taylor has been •» . Club and downhill ski L r of Kc> softball tor three ea* ? . °Ur yca«> P1^ Bn>lhen/Big S* ws “n,eereJ wilh B1S Club for two years and w r nKn,l>er °f Pride Jem council and the volleyban t mbcrofs'“year each. ‘^yball team for one The three things Javlor . . c Proud of am chanmn/a h . ? ?hc is c, BRONSON POSITIVITY lnosl BigBnMheivBjgsYters h 1*S ‘fe lhrough up for the 2O13KpK)ln 7..^ PIan and set Jnfiuence of drugs and alcoho't ab°VC thc � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-10-24.pdf da5a57e4ba3bdbd78b5c7ce55b5cbee4 PDF Text Text trmrsxfcST JW?W4,M 44KJ5* Macqueen is homecoming grand marshal Does sh^ff ’teed a naked-body Scanner? See Edito^' 0,1 P<'ge 4 See Story on Page 5 Quoted Nemetz keeps Saxon medal streak alive See Story on Page 17 to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ==: . X i mGs DINNER VOLUME 160, No. 43_______________________________________________________ ________ Thursday. _____________________________________________________________________PRICE 75c Bed license deal offers Pennock cash options Delton Moose hosting kids party Saturday The Delton Moose will sponsor its annual Kid> Halloween Party Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with a magician, costume contest com­ plete with prizes, pumpkin painting, candy and free hot-dogs. The only cost is a bag of candy, 7 he Moose is on M-43, nonh of Delton. Ail Hallows Eve is Saturday Area residents are urged to grab a favorite costume and join Historic Charlton Park for an afternoon of fami­ ly-friendly fun during the All Hallows Eve event Saturday, Oct. 26. From 3’to 6 p.m., guests cart enjoy luck or-treating in the historic village (they should bring their own treat bags), games on the village green, a hay mare, scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, bal­ loons. a hay ride and refreshments, including popconi balls, doughnuts and cider Prizes will be awarded for best cos­ tume in a variety of categories. The cost is $3 for anyone age 13 and up. Children 12 and younger arc free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is free. For additional informa­ tion, visit www.charltonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79 nt 2545 Charlton Park Road. (Note: Due to road construction, event organizers recommend accessing the park from the north side of the Thorn apple River. i Odyssey of the Mind coming to Hastings schools Hastings Area Schools is starting an Odyssey of the Mind program tor students irt kindergarten through 12th grades. Odyssey of the Mind, is the world’s oldest international creative problem-solving competition among students kindergarten through college age. An informational meeting for parents and children is set for 6 p.m. Monday Oct 2X. in the niulti-puqrosc room o Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. , Sign-up sheet.-* and mlonnation can be picked up in the middle school or any elementary school office. faces of God’ topic of ILR class Mrchacl Anion will be teaching a class < willed '’Faces of God” «1S u PfO?r,‘ni 1 tattitute for laming in Rctircmen ^dnesday.s, Oct. 30 through Pet’ J 1'30 to 3:30 p.m . lhC class Wli| explore how Crod has . and is named, perccis cd, deserr k<■ *9fshippcd and politicized (hruug ‘ *1^ of institutional religions am in faith. . , Tfc cJ»»5 will meet al t'**; Mxmnunitv College I ch.senMd Ccinc Gun Lake Road- "asiines I vi udonnaik,,, or io rsgr^1'1;"'II • cl.scnfcW Center u< ^>9'94fi by Doug VandcrLaan Editor Positioning itself strategically in a health care market that’s undergoing groundswell change, Pennock Hospital in Hastings announced this week an innovative arrange­ ment with Mary Free Bed Hospital of Grand Rapids that will enhance growth and improve patient service at both institutions. Though still pending approval by the state’s Certificate of Need Commission and not anticipated to take place until January of 2014. Mary’ Free Bed has agreed to purchase 39 unused bed licenses from Pennock at a cost of $5 million. ’Flic move will reduce Pennock’s count to 49 beds, a measure that, according to long-term hospital census stud­ ies. can comfortably be accommodated. “It’s truly a win-win for both hospitals,” said Sheryl Lewis-Blake, chief executive offi­ cer at Pennock, who cited the state’s initiative to “right size” bed numbers at all acute care hospitals as a key factor in the decision. “How fortunate we were when Mary Free Bed came to us because they were interested in expanding their rehabilitation services. We were able to take an asset that was going to disappear and garner funds that we can now use to improve health sen ices to our commu- fhe national move io increase outpatient services also has an ‘"patient cen­ sus decline at Pennock. 1 ast inpatient data also suggests the wisdom of ‘-rigln.sizing» downward. A six-ye:,r Pat*cnt daily census review indicated to Pennock officials that no day in that period exceeded a 50-patient level. In a three-year lookbacMhc average adjust­ ed occupancy rate was - - - 4 patients. Long­ term projections provided by Iruven Health Analytics show an average daily inpatient census of 32.4 patients through 2023, well below the 88 licensed beds that the hospital is carrying. Even despite short-tenn challenges such as last year’s flu epidemic, hospital officials believe they, can accommodate short-termcare needs. The recent remodel ot the hospi­ tal to single-patient rooms allows availability for temporary placement ot two beds, pointed out Lew is-Blake. By reducing bed licenses to 49, Pennock also will have the opportunity to be redesig­ nated as a “Rural Health Care Provider.” a See PENNOCK, page 8 WMMWMWMMVWai I A recent agreement with Mary Free Bed Hospital of Grand Rapids is going to pro­ vide Pennock Hospital with additional revenue with which to invest in future health care expansions in Barry County. ^7—-77-^-.;=,- - -.-.-.t..- II *»*»«*"* ■1^1^-’--^^ ~-v -.-7 -rr-^ - r . ..- -tv- : Full-body scanner draws second took from county board j by Doug Vanderl.aun Eiiltor Closer examination of close examination. That’s the direction Barry County Commissioners.look Tuesday in tabling a hurried request received last week from the sheriff’s department to purchase a full-body image scanner for use at the county jail. Though pressured at last week’s committec-of-the-whole meeting to approve the county’s $7,500 portion of a “fire sale” offer from the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, the board Tuesday put off approval of the request until its next official board meeting, Nov. 5, following questions posed by two citizens at Tuesday's meeting. “I do not believe in the brief few minutes this matter was discussed last Tuesday that we understand the risk and reward benefits of full-body scanning.” resident Jack Miner told commissioners. “A defense attorney 1 know remarked that the Rapiscan 1000 body­ scanning is comparable to a strip search w ith a camera taking n/c. Making the prtpLal last week were County Sheriff IXr Leaf and UndershcritT Bob Baker, w ho Advocated just that, as a means by which tnassurv the elimination of all contraband heitg smuggled into the jail. The Rapiscan KXI) has been employed by the federal Transportation Security Administration K) provide high-quality imaging 6f liquids, nietal and ceramic weapons, explosives and narcotics at the nation’s airports. 'Hie marine’s accuracy in providing full­ body imaging and resulting illicit email appearand! of nude-like passenger images on website) caused the ISA to replace the Rapiscan 1000 with more discreet imaging equipment. .'Nearly 500 of the machines, which the LSA purchased at retail prices approachingS180JXXT each, are now being offered for ;i little as $15,(XX) to buyers. The offer Jo Baker came through an email alert frorri; the Michigan Sheriff’s Association that arrived Oct. 9 and required a response by Oct. ] I. the reason for the hur­ ried request to the board Oct. 15. The jack of time in which to evaluate the offer and the privacy invasion from use of the machines were not the only concerns that Miner and Fred Jacobs, publisher of the Runner, brought the board Tuesday. "Doctors have done an exhaustive study which shows major implications [from radi­ ation exposure].” pointed out Jacobs, who also took issue with a comment made by Baker at the Oct. 15 board meeting, suggest­ ing that objections to use of the Rapiscan 1000 lie mitigated because “We’re talking inmates.” “That’s a terrible thing to say," Jacobs told commissioners Tuesday. “These arc people who made mistakes that could be made by any of us. They ’re still human beings. To run these people like cattle through this equip­ ment doesn’t make any sense. “It’s an emotional decision and an exam­ pie of the ^pverzealousness of the sheriff to | have equipment that’s not th.it nuportant in 3 Barry County .. For two people to come up J here and ask you to make a decision within a j two-day window is not professional.*’ 7 The objections resonated with commis- I sioners, who noted that the delay of a final decision until Nov. 5 would not jeopardize the process since Leaf and Baker had already responded to the Oct 9 Michigan Sheriff’s Association email titled “Only two days to act!!!” by reserving space on the associa­ tion’s “potential recipient list.” "It’s a difficult thing, but xve are on the potential recipient list,” said Commissioner Joyce Snow. “Cavity searches have to be done by a medical doctor, and the contraband that comes in is coming from prisoners who . are on work release. But, I have not gone on the websites [cited by Miner where more than 8,100 images arc available for viewing See SCANNER, page 13 < Lt. Gov. Broan Call®]/ inspires local donors Though he receives over 100 invitations every week. Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley knew there was no way he could turn down a request to provide the keynote address at the Oct. 18 Bany Community Foundation dinner for members of the Foundation’s 400 Club. “Fred [Jacobs, Banner publisher] was pret­ ty persistent,” related Calley to the nearly 300 donors in attendance. “He sent me an advance copy of his column if I didn’t appear.” Fortunately — for Calley and for those in attendance — Jacobs never did have to write that column, but there’s little doubting the admiration he and all those at Thursday’s din­ ner have for the politician who many consid­ er to be Barry County’s "favorite son.’’ “He has depth and he has a heart that you don’t see today with a lot of politicians," said Jacobs in his introduction of Calley. That's exactly what Michigan’s youngestever lieutenant governor delivered in a mes­ sage that recounted the progress of current political leaders in Lansing and provided inspiration lor a community of donors seek­ ing to use their giving to make Barry- County an even better place. After reviewing how lensing has helped right the state’s economy through such meas­ ures as reductions in unemployment, rebounding home sales and population increase. Calley pointed out that the state is now in position to begin addressing deeper social problems. -One of the most exciting things underway • rh. him-est investment in early childhood » our state has ever made.” said ••Another area i» the criminal jnst.ee fjlm and the way it interacts wtth MK.ety. can pul people away and keep them out of society, or an investment to fix the problems (hat led people to break the law- in the first place." That message provided Calley the inspira­ tion with which he left Thursday’s audience to continue the foundation’s work in creating a belter community. Pointing out that during his lime as a legis­ lator he never dreamed that investments in programs such as early childhood education and addressing the social problems that led to crime could be implemented because of the realities of crippling state budgets, Calley provided an example of one that has become a paradigm. In 1997. a fledgling dental care See 400 CLUB, page 5 ci. uov. Brian vouey provid keynote address a' Thursday's Rnrr. Community Foundation dinner h„n„ members of the 400 Club Ph"0""9 Fred Jacobs) (Photo by Kalamazoo and Barry ‘•‘iuni1Cs with problems no* o| . People in jail. J When w-e look at these i^Ucs . . law -breaking among ^ur GtiZen> 1 vr,n^ and ’e.di/e that we can make lUf) .* Wc have to either an investment m intrUsr,‘nVvsl,nents: Mtu<lure so we rn,hn Calley presents a siaie proclamation Honoring cairy and Earlnnp Lt Gov. B i Ca y P community Foundation dinnet in recognition ol Baumlhursday, OctJRu,sei| Q Mawby (Qr phjlanlhropy at ,^3 the couples re P annual conference ui i CounCji of Michigan Foundations. (Photo by Lyn Briel) / �•****• I New groups, loyal friends niahe Delton CROP Walk a success 2 w. Thursday .October 24. 7013 - the Hastings I ■ Spirited CROP walkers in Delton leave Faith United Methodist Church to begin their trek through town. Beautiful autumn weather, 78 participants, .several hundred generous donors and a spirit of camaraderie in helping the hungry locally and around the world described the 22nd annual Delton Area Community CROP Walk. An estimated $5,500 was raised in the Oct. 13 event. The final tally will be announced after all donations have been received. Actual w alkers who attended numbered 68, how ever, there were about 10 others who could not be present but arc still collecting donations for CROP and can be counted as participants. “1 was pleased with the results, especially in view of the uncertain times,” said Dec DeFields. co-coord inator of the walk with Elaine Gilbert. “The money will go a long way to help people in need locally and in other countries. Church World Service, spon­ sor of the walk, uses funds to help feed peo­ ple who are impoverished or have other des­ perate needs, including the lack of clean water sources. CWS also helps people in the United Slates, including emergency situations like the recent Hurricane Sandy and the tornado damage in the Midwest,” DeFields said. During the opening ceremony, the walk was dedicated to the late pqn Clum. a former faithful* Delton CROP walker who- raisffc thousands c\f dollars for CROf\during the years of his participation. A certificate of appreciation and remembrance was read in Clum’s honor and will be given to his widow. Terese Seagle (left) and Cindi Mursch stroll on the sidewalk along M-43 during the Delton Walk. Patty and Rob Adams (foreground) and Dennis Whitener are part of the Delton CROP Walk. CROP walkers Lee Griffin and Amber Rawlings (right) are at the registration table, staffed by (from left) Dorothy Louden. Carson Mursch, Dorothy Weever, Wainetta Holmes and Mary Finn. • who wirt not able to attend the event. . The new groups ^rtre students from "MdOHum United Brethren Church. ( Michigan Career and Technicaf Institute at where Clum attended, donated $250 to the Pine Lake, Delton Rotan, a representation of walk in Clum’s memory.” Gilbert said. "It students from the cross country teams at Delton Kellogg High School and Middle was such a touching and wonderful gesture by School, the Barry County Telephone his church. “It was so exciting that we had five new Company, and the Community Garden groups participate, thanks to the efforts of Parents in Education Group. The anonymous Dee DeFields and CROP Committee member donor had offered to match each new group’s Cindi Mursch. which enable us to receive an donation of $100. Some of the new groups additional $500 from an anonymous donor. raised more than that. "We appreciate our loyal friends who sup­ That bonus was included in the estimated port the event year after year by walking funds raised,” said Gilbert. and/or donating," DeFields said. She also noted that it was wonderful to have some first-time walkers participate. "We were also grateful that people from our four faithful participating churches — St. Ambrose, Delton Community. McCallum and Faith United Methodist — attended the event,” Gilbert said. “It was also wonderful that the children in the after-school God Squad program (former­ ly known as the Pioneer Club) once again held their own Mini-CROP Walk Oct. 9 to raise funds for CROP. 'Die kids carried empty plastic buckets and plastic jugs on their heads to symbolize and experience what it’s like for many people in Third World countries who have to walk many miles each day to find clean water and then carry it to their homes,” she said. Tlie two top fundraisers at the Oct. 13 walk, Marie Tsuji (left) and her children were Marianne Struckmeyer, who raised $560 Hana. Thai, Mai and Hiro are among the hy selling tomatoes and other vegetables from participants in the Delton CROP Walk. the family garden; and Lois Baylor, who raised $375. Struckmeyer received a $50 gift WE HAVE JOBS! JSr Volunteers Janice Beamish (left) and Janet Dimond make sure everyone has pop­ corn after the walk. They also helped in many other ways. certificate donated by Meijer, and Bay lor was awarded a certificate for a spa pedicure, donated by Macy Chamberlin of Be Original Salon. Walkers who raised $150 or more received special pins, provided by CWS. In addition to .Struckmeyer and Baylor, they included Neil Hughes, Bob and Lee Griffin. Tim Warren, Dee DeFields, CROP Treasurer Lilah Francisco and Elaine Gilbert. Before walkers began their trek through town, Mary Sager, a longtime CROP walker, offered a prayer. Delton Floral donated colorful, bright bal­ loons for the young and young-at-heart to carry on the walk route. Piano music by Paul Hughes filled the fel­ lowship hall after the walk, and his musical expertise was enjoyed by all. "Paul's playing was wonderful.” said DeFields. When introducing him, she para­ phrased a quote she had read: "Music removes the dust from your soul." A variety of refreshments, including fresh­ ly prepared popcorn, furnished by Barry and Janice Beamish and served by Janice and Janet Dimond, were offered to walkers during the post-walk celebration. Prizes given to other top walkers included a $25 gift certificate from Family Fare, a stereo headphone set. pure maple syrup, val­ ued at $16, from Art and Dec DeFields; a $15 gift certificate from Sajo’s, two $10 gift cer­ tificates from Blackhawk Restaurant and a cutting board from Art & Dee’s Kitchen and Bath. "We appreciate the generosity of all of our donors, including people who donated refreshments and their time to help make the event run smoothly.” DeFields said. Volunteering to staff the registration table were Mary Finn, Dorothy Weaver, Wainetta Holmes. Carson Mursch and DorothyLouden. Kim Roberts helped distribute free drawing tickets to walkers for a chance to win one of the dozen donated prizes. The St. Ambrose Food Bank and Faith United Methodist Church’s food pantry ben­ efit from 25 percent of the walk funds to help them provide food for Delton area families who are struggling financially. The local share of funds is divided equally between the two churches for their food programs. Seventy-five percent of the funds raised go to the worldwide work of Church World Service in 30 countries. CWS works with part­ ners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. X 4,.000-r EG temporaries have been hired by our customer companies as full time employees since 2010! Let EG find a job for you! f & Join us at our Local Job Fair \ Friday, November 1,10:00am - 3:00pm Hastings Ml Worksl, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings \ EmploymentGroup is Recruiting for: Machine Operators, Assemblers, General Laborers. Grand Rapids: Assemblers, Machine Operators, Packers, Sorters, Forklift Drivers, Shipping/Receiving, General Laborers, Press Operators. 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Businesses participating in the o® 9 initiative suggested by the Chamber of Commerce, have created personalia0 scarecrows on lampposts. products and event promotions Here, every­ body gets ahead by helping each other to be Bosley Pharmacy, owned by Dave Jasperse, is one of the anchors to South Jefferson Street’s long-term stability. by Constance Chccscman Staff Writer Since the days of the Downtown Development Authority’s beginnings, a focused channeling of energies to promote the growth of Hastings’ main street commerce has produced mini-neighborhoods where adjacent businesses work together to maintain and to continuously improve the ambiance and experience for residents and visitors. South Jefferson Street is one of those neighborhoods. “It is so easy to take things for granted." said Carla Rizor. who co-owns the County Seat restaurant with her husband. Gary. "As a businesses owner. I believe we have so much to be grateful for. Supporting the overall eco­ nomic success of the South Jefferson Street community is essential in preserving our rela­ tionship with each other.” All of the businesses on South Jefferson Street participate in programs and events pro­ moted by the DDA. by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and by the business owners themselves, to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy some of the unique and interesting offerings located there. Always encouraging the clarion call to ‘buy local,* the South Jefferson Street busi­ nesses inv est their lime and resources to part­ ner with each other to sponsor their own extra-curricular celebrations in support of improvements to the financial stability of the consumer-oriented services located there. Like all neighborhoods, change is always happening Some of the changes include busi­ nesses leaving the neighborhood and others moving in. Some businesses change owner­ ship. and some celebrate long-term mile­ stones. All of the businesses have one thing in common: The understanding that when one of the businesses experiences change, they all together as a team,” added Toni. "It is not uncommon to see similar businesses share product promotions or participate in satisfy­ ing barter for mutually consumed items.” Hungry How ie’s is willing to invest its suc­ cess in the neighborhood. Remodeling and financial investments have allowed the Jacintos to offer improved services at their new store, including increasing their work force Irom six employees' to 20. maintaining a rear-pick up counter for take-out orders. Two other businesses in the neighborhood are also experiencing milestones in the world of food service. On one comer of South Jefferson is the long-standing family-owned Mexican Connexion restaurant, purchased from Russell Dykstra in 1986 by Hector and Inna Arias. Though the business remains in the family, nephew. Hugo Osorio, has accepted ownership of the restaurant. “The energy of the South Jefferson .Street neighborhood is vibrant and alive,” said Hugo, "There are many long-term relation­ ships between the businesses here. Every body knows each other, sharing commodities and successful." . Osorio has plans for improvements to the well-established restaurant, including remod­ eling to the dining ,7.Stroom areas and fresh interior decorating ideas. Osorio is also entertaining the idea of purchasing a liquor license to allow for fine wines to be offered along with the traditional menu. On another comer, the Rizor s County Seat Restaurant and Lounge celebrates its 30th anniversary this year 3* Par1 °f the foundation of businesses that support the neighborhood on South Jefferson Street"I love the vibe of South Jefferson Street." said Carla. "We’ve been a part of this neigh­ borhood for 30 years, and 1 love to promote this street.” Rizor coined the phrase the ‘Merry Merchants’ of South Jefferson Street and is a founding member of the Downtown Dining Association. This association organizes fundraising events that the Jefferson Street residents can participate in to raise money for charity. "The pub crawl, held twice per year, is sponsored by just four businesses. County Seat. Olde Towne Tavern, Seasonal Grille and the Walldorf)' Brcwptfc and Bistro, yet the benefits reach beyorit| Ac four businesses.” said Rizor. . . Explaining the impetus for founding the twice yearly Girls Nitht Out program, Rizor said. "1 started to rcalie just what we have to offer to the residentsand community. I want­ ed to share what is right under our noses, to inform the residents of what’s to offer right here." . Indeed, along with quality food and spirits. South Jefferson Street oflers a wide array of products and services for patrons, such as jewelry', hunting supplies, clothing, hair care, gift ideas, tax preparation, auto repair, print­ ing supplies and artistic outlets. "We even purchased our own banners," said Rizor, referring to the flag on each lamp- post along the side street. Another inclusive program spearheaded by Rizor are the tableside fashion shows held in her restaurant, sponsored by Previously Pink and Lady Peddler. Additional enhancements to the South Jefferson Street experience include wine-tast­ ing events supported by the dining establish­ ments on and around South Jefferson Street, as well as food served that was purchased from local greenhouses and fanners. Rizor mentioned an old recipe for maple cider vinaigrette .served by her restaurant that uses apple cider from Cotant’s Market and Greenhouse. Even businesses not centered m town benefit from the community and part­ nership based, attitude held by the South Jefferson Street neighborhood. Along with County Scat, long time day­ time resident of South Jefferson Street. Bosley Pharmacy, has not only provided via * bility to the mini-main .street community, but: also guidance in its development. Bosley : Pharmacy owner Dave Jasperse, has been * instrumental in providing energy and impetus • to various commerce and entertainment events often held on and around the main ' street of Hastings. i “I belies e in this community. It is important ’ to focus our local dollars into local com-; merce. That is what maintains the health and growth of Hastings.” said Jasperse. Often referred to as the neighborhood mayor. Jasperse has invested effort in organ­ izing and uniting the ‘Merry Merchants’ of South Jefferson Street. One example would be the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Exclusively sponsored by the businesses on South Jefferson Street and initially suggested by Jasperse, the parade has become something Hastings residents look forward to. The return of the horse­ drawn carriage rides this Christmas season is yet another example of an idea borne out of the common goals held by business neighbors, The County Seat and Bosley Pharmacy. And therein lies the ultimate goal of the camaraderie shared by the South Jefferson Street neighbors: creating an environment that invites residents and non-residents, alike, to come to South Jefferson Street and .spend their dollars locally. If one considers main street the heart of Hastings, patronizing one of its vibrant arteries like South Jefferson Street, is a proactive and powerful way to maintain­ ing a healthy community heartbeat. Linsey (left) and Toni Jacinto are excited to bring their business locale to South Jefferson Street. In the past few months, change has touched the South Jefferson Street ‘family.’ Stylin’ moved out of the neighborhood, while the owners of Hungry Howie s moved their busi­ ness in Howie’s franchise owners I.insey and Tom Jacinto re-opened their store a week ago. after residing outside of the downtown business zone, for more than 10 years. "Ji’s all the things the neighborhood busi­ nesses do to help each other,’ said Linsey "’hen asked what triggered the choice to pick South Jefferson Street for the location of their More. "With so many improvements spear­ headed by the DDA and enjoyable events sponsored by the chamber of commerce, oo traffic has increased significantly tn thisarea. -We took some time before we decidedIon a location to come to South Jefferson Just sit and watch the patrons ^vices offered. We saw People coming to Slate Street an « Jefferson Street to do their shopping J he neighborhood bn>hiesses Lending for a Cause _ tinned the United Way during the month of Oclube I) US sup) Hugo Osorio, new owner of the Mexican Connexion is ready bring ~~ and eager support to the South Jefferson Street band of Merry Mercha’,^sh ldea= See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo pro business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1151 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits United Wav �Does sheriff really need a naked-body scanner. Friday night light A full moon adds to the stadium lights over Johnson Field in Hastings Friday night during the varsity football game against Grand Raoids South Christian. Just a week and a day before that, the moon was a crescent-shaped quarter moon. According to the Fa',nets'Almanac, the harvest moon — the one nearest the date of the autumn equinox — was in September. 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Per rn°nth. , TSA employees who downloaded According to officials at the federal selected photos from their files to Internet Transportation Security Agency, the gov cniment is pulling the plug on •’naked- Si'According to Harry County resident body scanners” in airports across the Jack Miner who appeared before com­ country and ending its contract with the . • week, “one website has morejhan 8.100 images available for scanner’s supplier. Rapiscan. At the Oct. 15 Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Dar ’‘Should Barry County citizens be con­ Leaf and Undersheriff Bob Baker cerned that the information captured from unveiled a request to purchase one of the Se -naked scanners” could be used for discontinued units for security at the “Tfomfedeml TSA workers abused the county jail. Baker told commissioners the unit information when officers downloaded would cost the county $15,000, including selected scans to Internet sites, then it s transportation and setup, of which half of possible our local inmates’«f-worth, and the price would be picked up by the privacy issues would be violated if pho­ Michigan Municipal Risk Management IOS were downloaded to Youlube or a Authority. . page. Though the county would lx: receiving Facebook Apparently, Leaf and Baker were sold a significant discount from the scanner’s on the benefits of these naked scanners retail price of nearly $160,000. it would and their ability to view the entire bodies be responsible for the annual mainte­ of inmates — under the guise of security. nance and radiation check on the equip­ Baker showed little concern for all these ment. an estimated $650 per year. implications when he rhetorically asked The controversy at the federal level more than discontinuing use of the scan­ commissioners, “Can we afford not to ners came to a head due to the manufac­ spend $7.50(X) for a $160,000 piece of turer’s inability to deal with privacy equipment for security in our jail? Baker went on to tell commissioners issues related to the machines. In its rcfiort. the TS/\ pointed out that the units that other county jails have installed body were creating mass congestion within scanners and have found them to be ben­ major airports. More importantly, they eficial in dealing with security issues. When they ambushed county commis­ were causing humiliation among travel­ ers whose images are projected graphi­ sioners with their request for immediate cally enough to appear virtually naked to action last Tuesday. Leaf and Baker left the viewers. In addition, the scanners the board — and the public — with little emit generous doses of radiation unnec­ or no time to research any potential risks involved. Plus, they offered no operations essarily. TSA officials said they had a contract and procedures policies for commission­ with Rapiscan to produce 500 of the ers. instead giving them the confidence machines at a cost of around $180,000 that the necessary oversight would be put each. Officials report that about half of in place once the machine is installed. Apparently. Commissioner Ben Geiger the machines were installed in airports across the country but, because of had some prior knowledge of the request, increasing controversy more than the use because he came prepared with some I of the machines, TSA officials told questions this week. Geiger’s major conRapiscan it had to either fix the problems ccm centered on the invasion-of-privacy or the agency would replace the compa­ issue, to which Baker responded, “We’re ny's scanner labeled the Secure 1000. talking inmates," as if they had no right to Rapiscan’s. parent, company, OS! . protection ofjany privacy or health issues . I Systems, reported the problem would because they were inmates. . . • >r These are all serious issues that L cost the company more than S40 million in lost revenue, and a “one-time charge of deserve a great deal of attention and dis- I S2.7 million to cover the cost of trying to cussion by county officials before a deci- I blur the images and to move the sion is made. For department heads like I Leaf and Baker to bring such a serious I machines out of airports." The Associated Press recently reported issue before county officials and expect “quite a few agencies will have a great commissioners to vote the same day is a I deal of interest” in the abandoned breach of professionalism. If they had I machines, which surfaced right here in done their homework, they too would I Barry County after the sheriff’s depart­ have found out that these scanners and I ment put in a purchase request to the the new technology has been highly con­ county board. troversial — and what appeared on the In an Oct. 9 letter from the Michigan surface to be a “great deal” might not be Sheriff's Association to statewide agen­ such a good idea once it’s put into serv­ cies, local sheriff departments were told ice. they had only two days to take advantage There's no question that, in the end, al! of a special offer to purchase one of the taxpayers will end up with the bill for the abandoned machines. The letter suggest­ mistakes TSA officials made by moving ed that, due to personal privacy issues, loo quickly on these high-tech machines. the I SA was forced to decommission the In their haste to find a scanning device to units in favor of scanners that don’t solve some of the security issues in air­ reveal full physical features. ports across the country, they apparently Due to public concern from their con­ didn’t lake into consideration the inva­ stituents more than the use of these inva­ siveness and health issues that came with sive scanners, Congressional leaders the operation of these machines. were forced to require TSA officials to Rapiscan Systems is looking to reduce find a scanner that doesn’t capture a its losses al any cost, so what appears to naked body in lull detail, ending a multi- be a “great deal” for county officials, .million dollar contract between the OS! might end up costing the county far more Systems and the TSA. than the $7,500 and yearly maintenance T here’s also been some concern more fees. than health issues relating to the body I’m not here to defend those who break scanners. According to a 1998 report, the law- and need to pay a penally to soci­ officials unveiled that naked body scan­ ety for their misdeeds. On the other hand. ners could cause some cancers and other I know they are part of my community health-related issues. In the report, a and, hopefully, will return to it as produc­ panel of' radiation safety experts got tive and lawful citizens. Our jails should together to analyze the Secure 1000, be places where people can leant from which was designed specifically to beam their mistakes and receive the counseling X-rays al people to see underneath their and education they need to make it possi­ clothing. Experts pointed out in their ble for them to return to us as productive evaluation that the machine violated a members of society. basic principle of radiation safety. The My concern is that, with this frantic report stated that humans simply should obsession for security, we forget who we not be X-rayed unless there is a specific are and how we lake care of our citizens medical benefit. The report went on to who have made mistakes. We don’t have say that anywhere from six to 100 U.S. the evidence that an intrusive, privacy­ passengers could develop cancer as a invading machine like a naked-body result of exposure to the carcinogenic scanner is even needed. effects of X-rays from naked body scan­ Citizens across the county should be ners. concerned about the unanswered ques“1 think it’s a slippery slope.” said Jill lions and the potential damage that could Lipoti, who was the director of New be done with this high-tech security Jersey’s radiation protection program. inachme. What appears to lx- a "speci d I he device is already deployed in pris­ . deal to help local authorities with .ad ons; what was next, she asked, court­ security could end up causing victims houses, schixds or airports'? irreparable harm. ™ Plus, since the scanners were installed in airports, there have been reports of Fred Jacobs, what is identified as “porn” on computers vuc president. j.AdGraph ^ �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 2013 — Page 5 400 Clt%f3'lt»iuet/ from page 1 ‘Inmates’ shouldn’t be subjected to ‘federal toy’ To the editor: comm yan<terLaan did a great service to our !owin0U?tyJast Wcck by h‘8hlteh»ng thc fo1' Geio 8 exc”ange between Commissioner Ben BJ°er.and the appointed Undersheriff Bob sh b*s Dct- 17 Banner article on the tir^H S *atest exPcnd‘lurc of lax dollars; this e on a several-thousand dollar (“How can c afford not to?”) body scanner for use at e jail. Geiger said, “I don’t think it’s some.llng the county wants to encourage; it’s an invasion of privacy.’’ Baker replied. “We’re talking inmates.’’ Oucs is a system of checks and balances. The sheriff wants his invasive federal toy to be used against “inmates.” Do we really want some civil servant with this attitude deciding who is an inmate? Maybe next week, he will not just be looking down his nose at inmates, but also their defense attorneys. Wouldn’t it be ironic if the commissioners found themselves subject to this scanner next time they toured the jail? Who will store these images, and for how long? Do you really think someone who sneers at inmates is not going to be sharing these exposed images with his buddies when it suits his social needs? Who is going to stop him? It starts with just inmates, but what safe­ guards can be expected from some bumedout civil servant with this attitude? You don’t often hear an off-hand comment as callous and truthful as that offered publicly by Dar’s appointed undersheriff. I have little doubt this is his true sentiment toward not only inmates, but also most suspects, their families, their lawyers and anyone else tangentially associated. At the federal, stale and now, even local, level, there seems to be no invasion of an individual’s privacy that is not fair game at any level for our intruding government and those prepared to rubber stamp it. It is said we get thc elected leaders we deserve. We also get their appointed minions. Thc fish begins to rot from the head. I have the utmost respect for every deputy, trooper, . township and city officer with whom I ever worked. 1 can honestly say 1 never observed any officer, deputy or trooper ever treat any­ one with anything other than the civility, fair­ ness and decency that any of them would expect if their roles were reversed. 1 handled only two of Deputy Dar Leaf’s bigger fiascoes that ever went to hearing, and his ability and thought process then gives no comfort in how Bob Baker got to become undersheriff. Doesn’t the sheriff already have dozens of armed personnel at his jail to perform what is necessary for inmate intake? There is no rea­ sonable precaution, in my opinion, that our courts should not be afforded to safeguard all involved during what are naturally con­ tentious settings. Thc courts do not have all of these armed personnel there all the time for their protection. Bany Counly has one of the most respected court syslcms. not because of the beauty of our courtrooms but because of thc quality, fairness and work ethic of the individuals and staff who serve thc bench, now and since at least 1991. These people have earned their reputation and the commu­ nity's trust. Instead of disrespecting anyone, their primary responsibility is fairness and equal protection under the law. By the undershcriff’s inference, we arc all inmates in wailing. Inmates can be processed, released immediately on bond and never have charges formally brought. Until a defendant or suspect is adjudicated as guilty by a court, they (as in “all of us”) are presumed innocent and entitled to the same rights, dignity and respect we should all expect. The Constitution should mean something, even to an undersheriff. Of more ominous and greater concern, if this appointee of the sheriff is say­ ing this in public to the commissioners, what can the inmates — just in for booking, await­ ing trial or pending bond — expect behind locked cages? These are bizarre times for those interested in keeping the government out of every aspect of our lives. There have always been those who will abuse power, but it seems in days past, there was tacit understanding that with power went a responsibility to treat oth­ ers — especially those not found guilty or having pleaded guilty — with the respect and courtesy to which we should all be entitled. Each election is a roll of the dice on whether we gel ethical, considerate authorities — or not. There seems to be no recognition of wrong-doing by many public officials who have embarrassed the position to which they are temporarily appointed. This is no attempt to make it right by accepting responsibility or offering an apology for their priggishness. There seems no supervisory authority appar­ ently willing to step up to say “Enough.” There are no consequences. Thc least among us deserve to be protected, every day. Doing the right thing is not easy, but it is the right thing. Appointed civil ser­ vants arc not entitled to create different levels of rights that they manufacture and impose on their whim. The first and only thought seems to be tire preservation of their power, to do what they want to the least capable of defend­ ing themselves from the abuse, and then cir­ cle the wagons if anyone cares or notices until the next news cycle comes along. Welcome to the indignities of the “Hotel Darifomia,” where you are welcomed with a scanner that will create an exposure of ever)' crack and crevice you may not even be aware of. You may be released, without charge, without a conviction or without anything but a bill for thc duration of your stay, but where your scanner image will end and who may see it — tomorrow and years from now — and why, is going to be up to whom exactly? IV 4 ’ r______ 4*' । —————I . J1,..-------- ----------------—J Nearly 300 people fll'®nd P^sday’s 400 Club dinner held by the Barry Community Foundation held at its headquarters in the Barry Enrichment Center. (Photo by Lyn Briel) program for chihlma troiH f-'milie^ who could not afford such care beg*11 three coun­ ties. lire next year. m< * J^ned, and the following year three mon,. Today, 78 of thc state’s 83 counties nave program and, Calley said, it’s bec®^* and plans transcend politics and Lansing administra... liuiia. “Every once in a e’ ^meone gets lucky by hitting a gntnd s am walk-off.” he related, using a baseball analogy. “Bui the way you win over time is to commit yourself to thc base hits. “So, where di) you start. Calley asked. Thursday’s annual 400 Club dinner brings together donors to the Barry Community Founlaiion who have given or pledged $400 b the foundation’s gen­ eral endowment fund. (Photo by Lyn Briel) Bulk Macqueen chosen as homecoming parade grand marshal by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer The Hastings High School homecoming committee has chosen to honor musician and educator Dave Macqueen as the grand mar­ shal of the school’s homecoming parade, which steps off at 6 p.m. Friday. Oct. 25. on West South Street. Throughout his career, Macqueen dedicat­ ed himself to music and music education, teaching high school band in several districts before retiring from Lakewood in 2005. Starting in 2009, Dave Macqueen began lending his expertise to the Hastings z\rea Schools band program as a volunteer. According to Hastings band director Spencer White, Macqueen has served vital roles in both leaching and assisting at the middle school and high school. “Whether it be readying students for solo and ensemble competition or fixing instru­ ments, Mr. Macqueen graciously gives his time and resources to the band,” White said. Throughout his career. Macqueen was involved in the Michigan School Bund and ..Orchestra Association and was named District X Teacher of the Year. Over the years, he served as a MSBO/K adjudicator, district president, secretary’, vice president, state secretary, committee member, and See GRAND MARSHAL, pg. 13 Delivery Driver Ferrellgas is looking for a Seasonal Driver in Hastings. . Must have ability to lift 75 lbs., . HS diploma, 1 year driving experience, CpLw/hazmat/tanker, clean driving record. Shane McNeill, Woodland every single day. You can’t solve problems overnight, but you can make progress on a problem every day.” turning his inspirational words to his local audience. “You just have to start, and you make progress, lake at least a step forward Dave Macqueen is the 2013 Hastings High School Homecoming Parade grand marshal. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Apply online at... Ferrengas.com/careers EOE/AAP/MT.UV What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each w'cek by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported, along with a new question the following week. S, M-66 HWY.,NASHVILLE For this week: A state legislative proposal would allow bars and nightclubs to stay open until 4:30 a.m., generating more rev­ enue for the state through additional sales tax and licensing fees for partici­ pating establishments. A creative idea or poor policy? For this week: (Last week’s question did not appear in the online edition of the Banner due to computer error. It is being repeae in botlt print and online editions this □ Creative idea Local. Independent. Working for you. t ____ covered porch, de’uxe kitchen, catherdi) hvng room w.trep‘3^- Sunroom. finished ‘.vaik-out basement, garage anj bam. on 3.8o cotT’-fY acres. Sc*<fe . ..................................’175,000 ‘WaliotiaHj Certified? Hometown Committed" WyVlVLTRAOEMARKREALTY.COM CL, /’MARK POLL □ L Poor policy V V269-945-0514 CELL 269-838-8382 ' week.) S-Vi™ 305 ». 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M-43 Hign'’“r Newsroom cmaJ. rwws@j’a *3 • SIMPLE, SEP & Rollover IRA's Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp SubacnpUcn 535 per y< ar in Barry County MC per yoe.' in adjom-ng counsel $45 pe' year tiSiewte-tj • Fixed & Variable Annuities • College Education Funding • Life Insurance • Long Fenn Care Planning urxj f. iL 4 I~■ aikji CVU C’AC'. 523 W. Apple St., blastings, MI 49058 address ctu/tgw Jo; PO dc«8 Hutnga. Ml 49058-0602 Second Cum Fertile Paid al Halt Ml 4905o POSTMASTER (269) 948-9969 ww vv.discoverytinanciaillc.com �Page 6 - Thursday. October 2.4, ?013 - The Hasi Worship Together David A- (iene RuZ7^^t passed fr.ml this life on ...at the church of your choice ~ „„ churches Weekly schedules of Hastings ar available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 I. M-79 Highway, Nashvil’c, Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 9 am X 10 30 am. Fellow ship Time before the rcnicc ■ Nursery. children’s ministry, youth group. arfulf .small group ministry, leadership training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd . P.O. Bos 4l)R, (cor­ ner of Milo Rd- A. S. M-43). Delton. Ml 49046 Pastor K.»;cr Claypool. (517) 204-9390 Sunday Worship Service 1030 am. to 11:30 xm.. Nursery and Children’s Ministry Thursday night Bible study and pray er tune 6'30 pm to 7:30 p m CHURCH OF THE N’AZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 am. Morning Worship Service 10 45 in;, Evening Sen ice 6 p ra.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. first BAPTIST CHURCH .109 E. WixxlLu u. Hastings. D.in Currrc. Sr. Pastor; Ryjii Ro'C. Youih Pauer, Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. SuthLj Services: 9.15 am. Sund.i) School for al! a«$, 10.30 am. Wonhip Service; 6 pm. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. &. Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 pm. Wednesday. Family Night 6.30 pm.. Awmuu Bible Study, Praise and Prajer. Qdl Church Office 948­ 8004 for information or. MOPS. Children's Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings, .Ml 49058 Pastor Susan D. Obcn Phone 945-2654 Worship Scrvco. Sunday. 9 45 am.; Sundr.y SchooT. 10.45 am HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Main. WixxHand. Ml 468^7 • (269) 367-41X11. Past** 0*0 Simmons Sunday Worship 9.L 74 s SuJe Rd. HaOingx. Ml -9058 Prime 269-945-2285. Sunday IO«. »n» a.in. CHURCH OF CHRIST PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 541 N. Michigan A». Hastings. Phone :69-W5-2’-« Sunday School 10 a m.: Worship II »">■ WcdncJay Night Bible Study 7 2601 2601 Lacey R0.1J. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service- 9:30 n.m : Sunday School 11 am; Sunday Evening .Service 6 pm: Bible Study & Prayer Tunc Wednesday nights 6.30 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukovki. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH (616> 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 11 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair acces* Mbit and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 aan. Worship Time 10.30 a.m Youth activities: call for informa­ tion. 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving) Sunday services each week: 9.15 am. Morning Pruyer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 am. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew A. Matthias is Rt. Rev David T Hutfwick. The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church web-ite is http. Mrav-to/andrewmatthias We arc part of the Diocese of the Great lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America ami use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Dun Spaceman Office Phone(269)945 ‘>574 Offke hours are Monday-Friday 9 ant-Ncon Sunday morning worship hours: 8:45 xm. TYaditiorul 502 E. Bond St, Hastings. Pastor J.C Cronk conlially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10.30 a m. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome to call one of these num­ bers Pastor Crank 269-979-8018; (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327 Worship; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship, and Nursery Care Available during worship (infants through age 4). Sunday School fv»r l’rcK-12th is available during 10.45 worship service.: Share (he Light Soup Budd Kitchen serves a free meal every services. M-37 South at .M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website. “StrenshteninR Famliet Dint Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. hopeuni org. Church Fax No.: 269 818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Belson. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10.45 am Morning Worship; Sr Hr. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 301* E. State Rd.PO Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor. Oliver Bean.*, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9.30-10.15 xm. classes fur toddlen thru adult Coffee Fellowship 10 05 am 1020 am Worship Service: 10.30 a.m, & Children Church, age 44th grade, dismissed during announcements. SundayEvening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6’30-7:45 p nt.age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 HASTINGS, Ml - BuddW. Randall, age 83. of Hastings, passed away October 18. 2013 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. Budd was bom on March 21,1930 in Pontiac, the son of Pete and Florence (Thomas) Randall. Budd attended Star School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. He honorably served in the U.S. Arm) during the Korean War from 1951 through 1953. Budd married Patricia Baker on November 16, 1951. He worked forE-W. Bliss in the can plant as an assembler for 30 years, from 1955 through 1985. Budd also worked for Felpausch Food Center doing parcel pickup from 1985 through 1992. when he retired. Budd and Pat spent their winters in Indian Skies Park, Coolidge, AZ. He and Pat enjoyed traveling and went on several cruises together. Budd also enjoyed music, especially country western, dancing, going to casinos, fishing, going out for breakfast and attending the Bliss retirement group picnic. Budd loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was also a former Moo* memlx-r. Budd was preceded io death by his parents. Florence Randall (1965) and Pete Randall (1972) and brother, K«ath Randall (1963). Budd is survived b* h’s wife °r 62 years’ Patricia Baker-Randall of listings; son. Gary (Laura) Randalj of Battle Creek; son. Rod Randall of Hasting lhrec ^ra,1dchildren. Jared (Karen) Randall. Michelle (Travis) Lambert. Kyle (Cvndie) Randall; eight great­ grandchildren Lillian Naomi. Owen. Simon, Keith, Maryn.’Lorotn and Atticus. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lum’ Aviation­ Funeral serviccs were held »n Tuesday October 7i 2qi^ u the Girrbach Funeral Home. Burii, foUowed ,l,e funeral sen ice a. £ul1" Cemeicry on Cliar"On 1 ark K ’ Hastings 7 ,/"angemenu bv Oi^11 '''"’""‘.""hT please visit ... '. . al www.girrb.uhfu'"•■’Ulliome net to '•!„ Ihe online guest book or '“'^unre^'^^elorthefamtly. am. and lunch i.l Wendy’s, 11:30 am. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Box 273. Hastings. MI 49O5S Pastor Scott Puce. Phone. 269-948-0900. WeSitr: wvvw-.lifegaiecc.com. Sun­ day Worship 10 am. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pm. Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Cftnununion Every Sunday! Sunday, Oct. 27 • Sunday Worship Hours S.-G0 <£ IO:4S; Sunday- School 9:30. Oct. 27 • Men & Wonxrn AA 7:(X) p.m Oct. 28 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m Oct 30 - Wordwatchcrs Bible Study 10.00 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the 600 Powell Rond. Hastings. Pastor Boh Wilson. Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Paper’s Home 269-9454356. bjw 1633*9 sbcglobal net Sunday School 9.45 am; Wor-h.p Service 10.45 am; Sunday Evening 6 p ut Wednesday 7 pm. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy . Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days - 10 am. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School. 9 a m. Worship <5 Children’s Programs 10 am.) Youth Group Covenant Prayer. Choir, Chimes. Ptai-e Band, Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts arid more! Call the church office at (269) 721­ 8077 (MW.-T- 9 am-12 pm), cmail office : inci net nr visit www.countrychiipdunR.urj! for more information Maple Ixaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Asiyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073 Sun Pra><e A Worship 10.30 am., 6 pm., Wed 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonaldAn oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information (.all 616-731-5194 . COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Coir.tr.umty o/Chriit/nlluwcn wAu Glorify God. Snmjtthen one another and rmnsjorm. our World 5U2 East Grand Street, Hastings Sunday. Sunday School for all agrs J(i am., Morning Worship 11 ant. Evening Worship h p.m Thuisday Bible Study <1 Prayer 7 p m. |\k informa­ tion hbout other ministries and oppor­ tunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; nr mail paslmjimc. ebebasringvorg or sec our Website: www£tx.h.vting> org. am. OtL 31 - Gappcr Kids 3:45 p.m.; Truck A Treat 5 • 7 p.m. Grace Notes 5.45 pm; Location: 239 E. North St. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. httpZ'wwwdiscovergrace org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-546.1. Rev Dr. Jeff Garcison, Pastor. Sunday Seniors: 8:55 am. Traditional Wbrahop Sense. 10.00 am. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 1 l;(X) am Contemporary Worship Serive. Visit us online at www-firachiwrhhAsrtE^.o.'g For informatiun on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and oilier pn>grams! a 7/hi information on worship smite is provided by Tile Hastings Hamer, the churches and these local businesses: Hm h'Z.i.txF’aJ J Pr*Cwc-.B talhMiirtM 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 osley Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 October 21. 2013. He ^as born Augu 25. 1934. thc son of Beatrice and Marv,r’J ' He married Dorothy Shurlow m 1960. she survives. He is also survived by ns ? David (Melissa) Flint of San Marcos, lex a and daughter Julie (James Starzyns i) « of Duluth, Minnesota, grandchildren ixvi and Austin Flint and Hilaric Sorensen, a brother James Flint and sister Bonnie (Ronald) Metcalf, both of Battle Creek, as well as numeanis nieces and nephews. Along with his parents. Gene was preceded in death by his brother, Norman King and sis­ ter Mar)' Ann Buber. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1953 and served in the active duty Navy from 1954 to 1959 followed by naval reserve duty and a short time in the Air Force Reserve. He worked at Kellogg Company for 37 years, retiring as an electrician in 1990. Gene was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Michigan Trail Riders Association. Yankee Spring Trail Rider Association, The Battle Creek Ski Club. AFGM. NR,\ and (he VFW. While aging was unkind to him, in the good years he loved to laugh and was consid­ ered great fun by some and a nuisance by oth­ ers; but he never passed by someone needing help without stopping. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Barry County Humane Society, or to a charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be at 10:00 am on Friday, October 25, 2013 al SS. Cyril & Methodius Church (159 131 s Ave., Way land) prior to the funeral mass at 11:00 to be immediately fol­ lowed by luncheon at the church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LHEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH IV. Randall Tbcsday front 5 to 6 p m. pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (me.il served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal sen cd I (October thru .May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bihle Study. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD FridaV'o^^ service will be held at 12 noon 167^ 2i^Ctober 25« at Cornerstone Church, ciatino r St SE’ wi,h PaStOr Ken Nash offiDowl' 5?rnniiuaI service Friday 3:30 pm at nil r Sen,cter)'. In lieu of flowers, mcmotn h r,nbu‘ions may be given to the family vidtnS W’lb exPenses. The family will greet funemi from 5 to 8 P™ at the inncrai homCtand Fri(Iay from I0;3() am h> service tlnie at the church. STR00 FUNERAL HOME 1095 68TH ST. SE 'VWw stroofuneralhome.com am. pm; SonShine Prr<hool luges 3 & 4) (September thru May). Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 WOODGROVE BRET IIRF.N CHRISTIAN PARISH aCe RAPIDS, Ml- ’ D«'»vid A. Gibson, with ir’ ?f Grand Rapids, went home to be Hc • U)r(l on Friday- October 18. 2013. Dellcnv v^'^cd by his wife. Valerie (Van parent tJS Sons ^onncr an^ Brennan; his Amv °8er an(l D,a,,a Gibson; sister, (Brenda) cyj Predand: and brothcr’ Bany p rn. p.m Gene Russell Rhjii’~ B 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 | HASTINGS. MI - Mary Joyce (Echtinaw) Towne age 87 of Hastings, passed away October 19. 2013 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mary was bom on July 29. 1926 in Hastings, the daughter of Edward and Winifred (Wellman) Echtinaw. She attended Hastings Area Schools, graduating in 1944. Mary married William Towme on March 9, 1946 at her parent’s home. Over the years Mary worked for Hastings Manufacturing, Barry County Credit Bureau and the Batry County Health Department. Mary was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of Thornapple Garden Club and an active member of the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. Mary' also enjoyed spending time with family and friends at her Gun Lake cottage. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Winifred Echtinaw and brother, Jack Echtinaw. Mary is survived by her husband of 67 years. William Towne of Hastings, her son, David Towne of Belleville. Ml, her daughter, Janine (Mike) Kasinsky of Hastings, her grandchildren. David, Heather and Kristen and two great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Dome Restoration fund. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation will be at 10.00 am Today, October 24, 2013 at thc First United Methodist Church in Hastings, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, prior to the funeral service at 11:00 am. Pastor Don Spachman will offici­ ate the service. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at wvvw.girrbachfunenilhome.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory' or message for the family. —IF" Velnui Leavell ASTORIA, OR. - Marj’ Spackman. 93. for­ merly of Hastings died September 21 in Astoria. Oregon, following a stroke. Mar)’ was bom in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and lived in Wheaton, Illinois, Hastings, Michigan, and Mesa, Arizona, before moving to Naselle. Washington, six years ago to live with her daughter Karen. She was a mother, homemaker, and active participant in community organizations. In her forties she started a successful career in banking and retired at sixty-five as a branch manager. Mary was a very' kind and gentle person to whom people would tell their life stories at the drop of a hat. She was also a lifelong Cubs baseball fan. She was married for almost 60 years to her high-school sweetheart William Spackman; for the last 30 years of his life she supported him as he struggled with debilitating rheuma­ toid arthritis. . Mary is survived by her daughter Karen Spackman and son-in-law Douglas Kess of Naselle and their daughter Elizabeth Spackman (Kigali. Rwanda); her daughter Claire Spackman (St Kitts. West Indies); her son David Spackman (Chicago) and his chil­ dren and grandchildren, and one nephew and several nieces. In accord with her slated wishes her body has been donated to science and there will be no memorial service. -V:'. as,: 761 formerl>- of Woodland. Ml passed away Saturday ^”x‘r 19[ 2(113 surrounded by’family. ’’ Augusl2°- 193? in in Hastings. Hastings. NL:naI^Xatlsvrd:;/smi’h> a graduate of —c married Norm.! Bureevs Grot\ h lxavelL siblings Karrar. Ronald (Caro|)U,M (^iehard> grandchildren and four n kClc,land’ ^'cn , Reding h^nX^'-'ehi'dren. band Richard rnnri t i P‘trents, hus-<1/»u8htcrrdnTwtXrXR■8i’,,LeaVe,, According to jler , ‘' taken place and a priv.? crcnial’°n ha* *iH be held at a later dmJ ^rv ice g»vcn to the American C inr ?r,ak ™V v ‘Hicur Noctely. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �B»HER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein ____ NORI II 4.A 4 3 2 V. 8 3 2 ♦ . 10 9 6 4 W|-si EAST 4: X 6 Historical society W,H continue, maintaining county’s past ................................... J 865 J-KJ 10 6 4 Q7 4. V:Q5 ♦: A 8 7 5 2 4; K Q 5 3 ♦: A J |()4 the Barry County 1 , josc was whether to dissolve nn ive ai1J J*’* for r.x,d. or conn.n.e j( »>Id ihe organization back to years 1 4. K 10 9 V; ♦: K Q J 3 North Vulnerable: Neiiher North Pass Pass next meeting. , h<y»rd <• The historical society • of directors had made a recommends £ d„S0|Ve lhe organization due Io w v and seem­ ing lack of interest by 1 K cral meinber- SA East !♦ Pass South 1NT Pass West Dbl dur'3^ h*11 Nonh lounged in his sunroom, looking out at the rain and the incoming sleet .*n^rJ ,Ct5n^ Stober days. I he summer bridge cruises on thc Thornapple River were \ L ‘ . le County Bridge Barge had once again been cleaned, covered, and stored for c winter. Now relaxing m his w icker rocker. Captain North reflected back on the summer, is np to Ontario s Lake of the Wtxxls. and one of the hands that he had plaved during his vacation. It was a hand to remember as he as South had been the declarer in a doubled 1 NT contract. His ovcrcall with thirteen high card points was a balancing bid. but when he was ou ed and everyone passed. Captain North wondered if he had done thc right thing, espe­ cially with the weak clubs in his hand. Oh, well, he thought. Here goes .. Needing .seven tricks in a I NT contract. Captain North was surprised when West led the • Why did she lead thc 54?” wondered Captain Nonh. “Could it be that she had no dia­ monds to lead to partner’s opening bid?” Most partnerships expect a lead to partner’s suit if possible, lliat keeps thc partnership v cry happy. In this case, thc lead was a telling lead. West had no diamonds. Captain North had a count of the diamonds immediately with that first lead. East had five diamonds, and Captain North and his partner had thc other eight diamonds between them. Captain North surveyed the dummy, seeing the tour useful diamonds and thc A4. Not a lol to go on, hut remembering his luitin. "Dtim spiro, spiro!" (While I breathe. I hope.). Captain North thanked his partner and planned the play of the hand. With three sure tricks, two in spades and one in hearts. Captain North needed to drive out the A4 to promote the diamonds. Still that might not be enough That would only bring the total number of tricks to six, one short. Captain North won thc first spade trick in his hand with the K4. L eading the 104 from his hand. Captain North saw West cover w uh the J4. Captain North won the trick with A 4 in the dummy, and he was delighted to sec the Q4 fall from thc East hand. Things were looking up for Captain North. Hie •♦♦ from thc dummy was ducked by East, and the Captain won with the J4 for his third trick. Leading the Q4 from his hand. Captain North saw East take the Af and then lead and win w ith thc K4. Here East did a strange thing, and often it is our opponents who make the mis­ takes that allow us to make the contracts. Instead of continuing the club suit. East shifted to a heart leading the QV- Peritaps West did not signal with a high club and instead played the low 44. a discouraging signal. At least that is how East interpreted the shift to a new suit. Starting a new suit as a defender can be a disastrous play. At any rale, with the QV as a lead from East. Captain North rose with his AV, and he won his fourth trick. The 94 had been promoted to a winning trick, and the Captain play ed that next for his fifth trick. His sixth trick was the K4. and his seventh trick w ith a lead from his hand of thc 34 found a happy home with the 104 in the dummy, winning his seventh trick. Captain North smiled in his warm and cozy sunroom as the min continued to beat against thc window panes. A doubled no trump contract gave him a score of 180 on his side of the ledger. A 98.5% score showed him that he was near the top of all play ers play ing that hand. Someone else had also found the same play, but the Captain was indeed proud of his bid and his play of the hand. The Captain mused about the defense’s play. What had prompted East to shift to a heart after w inning the K4 lead? Was it the lack of an encouraging signal from West? The Captain knew that he had to think of things like that because as a bridge play er he knew that he would be a defender 50% of the time. He did not want to make the same mistakes that these defend­ ers had done. Also, he wondered about West’s double instead of bidding the hearts. And he wondered about the lead of a spade instead of the hearts. The Captain had the rest of the after­ noon to ponder these defensive moves, but for now. he slowly rocked back and forth in his wicker rocker, smiling at the falling rain outside. Bridge Notes: A Beginning Bridge class is set to start on Monday. October 28, 2013 in Battle Creek at the Kellogg Community College Technology Center on Hill Brady Road. Call to enroll in the Institute for Learning in Retirement program today. * t >* A (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountMnichigan.blogspot.coin) SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN If you can’t work due to a disability, program can help by Vonda Vanfil Social Security Public Afiairs Spec utltv Disabilitj is something »m»i IW,c d‘> like to think about: howeser. the chants t u >ou Will become disabled ere probab y greater than vou realize. Studies s i<> • •• • scar old worker has a more than one in four chance of becoming disabku reaching retirement age ( Social Security pays benefits j u«th dtsibihiies through lire Soci-i disiibdiiy insurance program. ’ financed’ by Social Security laxc- If you .ability M1ibfy, you can rec< ive a montbly benefit from Social Security’ f‘>: a >Wdisability keeps vou from woikin, amount of your benefit is based on jo lifetime earnings Potential . <• Coverage dependent an several o dually .Stans after you receive dis.ln-d. ' bc’totki for 24 months. . r;(v ^hen yoj work and pay StKi“ ■ I4xcs. you cam credits Hie mimbcr o.\ •U“ ttwd to qBal;|.. tot '-ejKodx on your age. and some o. »• be recent. For example, il dcsahkd afler at;c U)l, m d i‘ The majority of n’^.’^hev n/ V<5tcd lo rebuild ihe orpani/:,n<>J ja||'. , n,,nated a fleet of ofticcrs to be nth > elected at the A9 7 4:972 !*?ler: Ecad: The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 24. 2013 - Page y worked at least a total of 10 years, including five of those having been worked within the past 10 years. But if you become disabled before age 24. you need only I 12 years of work in thc past three years. If you have a disability that keeps you from working, the time to get .started with your application is now. fi usually takes about three to five months for a medical decision from thc state agency that evaluates your condition 11 your application is approved, your first Social Security disability payment will be made (or the sixth lull month after thc dale we determine that your disability began. Look at the disability starter kit now at www.socialsecurity gov disability. Once you complete the online disability starter kit and voii’re ready to apply, the most convenient way to do that is also online. Just go to the , jjiv disability website at vvww sociahecurit> gm disability \ 'mda Vanl'tl the public affairs spei iulixt ■ fr Michigan. You mav write her c>o i . ■Security Administration. Knapp \r V Grand Hapids Ml 49525 or via email " President Sharon Zcbrowski sai(1 H Wju nearly impossible to continue mthoul aclivc members w illing to h^P "1 '.PiDgnuns, proj­ ects and fill committee portions. She said that in the past couple 0 >e,R:k. only a fcw members seemed to be do,np the Work, and it was Incoming difficult to reep the organiza­ tion going. . After a long discussion about the future of the historical society, members voted 26-3 to continue and concentrate on rebuilding the organization with interesting programs and projects and to continue documenting local history. . . “Documenting past historical events and developing interesting articles about our great community and its development is a very important part of the legacy of our area for the present and future generations.” said member Michael Snyder in a press release. Several members suggested that working w ith the county, city, villages and townships, as well as other historical organizations would be an asset to the community and tourist trade. Among the nominated board members and officers for 2014 are president, Mary Walton; vice president. Snyder; treasurer, Diana Phillips; secretary. Diane Hawkins; and board memlvrs Sherri Phillips and Sandy Bowman. Zcbrow ski, as past president, will automati­ cally be a board member. Additional nomina­ tions may be submitted before or at the next meeting. The society will meet Tuesday. Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. Anyu<x- ,p^.c^.j jn becoming a member of thc histuriod society or who has an interest in the program welcome to join. ’Die evening’s progran will be on the history of the Barry County Historical Society. Athena Award nominations being accepted Hilsons to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Tlte family of Phil and Ilcnc Hilson would like to announce the celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married on October 29, 19X8 and would love to get cards from all their friends and family to celebrate their special day. Phil is almost 97 and is now residing at Thomapple Manor at The Cottages and would enjoy seeing his old friends Ahearns to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Congratulations, PJ and Michelle (Hobcrt) Ahearn, married October 29. 1988 at St. Ro-e of Lima Church. They reside in Troy. Ohio with their two wonderful children, Steven and Kyle, and Trey, their dog. Marriage /licenses Knox Oliver, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 2. 2013 at 4:46 p.m. to Gregory and Katherine Rathburn of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. Bowie ,|o, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5. 2013 at 10:18 p.m. to Alan Jackson and Kheri Kasper of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. Hannah Gwendolyn, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 10. 2013 at 11:22 a.m. to Angel and Sam Wilson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Levi Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 11.2013 at 8:01 a.m. to Nicole and Andy Klahn of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Winter parking rules go into effect Benjamin Lee Terpsma. Hastings and /Vshley Jean Marie Mater. Hastings Andrew Lee Lambright. Wayland and Marcia Susette Musall. Martin Jeffrey Michael Zuyddyk, Wayland and Alexandra Kay Reed. Delray Beach. Fl. Travis John David Steeby. Hastings and Katelyn Ann Morrison. Hastings Eric Brace Schaefer. Middleville and Brooke Roxann Mulder. Middleville Michael Lee Punt, Middleville and CindyRae Sockel, Belmont HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 24 — Movie Memories presents “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima” with Gilbert Roland. 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 25 — preschool story time gets ready for Halloween. 10:30 a.m.; Tweens (fourth to sixth grades) have a Halloween mystery dinner party. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 — toddler story time has fun reading about chipmunks. 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2013 Athena The Hastings Police Department is Awards The intematiunally recognized lead­ reminding citizens that thc winter months are ership award honoring outstanding business just around the comer. and professional individuals for excellence in No parking will be allowed on city streets their chosen field, for providing valuable between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m.. in order service to their community and most impor­ for plows to most effectively clear snow on tantly. for actively assisting women in their the streets. attainment of professional goals and leader­ Leaf pickup will begin Nov. 4. ship skills. Tlie program has grown to include organizations in hundreds of cities worldvv ide and has recognized more than 5.000 Athena Award recipients. Hie Barry County Chamber of Commerce introduced the program locally in 2009, and the Athena Young Pn)fessional Leadership Award was introduced in 2011. 'Hie Athena Leadership Model is built on eight leadership principle- <o live authenti­ cally. leant constantly, advocate fiercely, act courageously, foster conaboration. build rela­ tionships, give back and celebrate. The young professional award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 years of age who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initia­ tive in their business or profession; provide valuable senice by contributing time and energy to improve the quality ot life for oth­ ers in the community; and clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionallv. ' All Hallows Evening 1 he Athena program rL’l'es «n community ' All Community Event members t0 raise the awareness of individu­ i Come join us! als who effectively leud according to Athena principles by submitl’0? noni,nations for the award. To leant more about the /kthena Leadership model, 'isil fhe website wvvvv.Aihen.tinteinatiOual.org . ‘ Athena leaders fiO abov'-' and beyond with their innate ability ,e‘»d and inspire. cu -r I’ratr. Stan St. head north on M 43/Braudwti\' Him right at North Sr. Those are the indiv idu d" we arc seeking to w iivr; Hustings Country Club): continue eau until you reach Grace iMthcrun recognize through .Mhcna.” Valeric C'r oil: Grace I uinerun Church is across the street from MagraanCare. Byrnes, Chamber of Commerce president ”We are seeking lire help of business and • Decorated Vehicles! community member* m'n’’nate indiv iduals tor both Athena Award'' ■' Hring your chilil(ren) to Grace. . Lots of ’ll eats! Nomination form* urw online, ' Receive a treat bag. . w w w rnib irry com chatidx r.e\ cuts or uptn . Cider! r Visit each vehicle for a treat. request by entailing viK‘rn”u ,M*barry.com. Nominatrons tor both awards are current­ • Donuts • Enjoy cider donuts. ly being accepted now through x\n, । Athena Award Rccipren1' "l,l be announced •‘J the chamber’s annual dmnei jan 11 ^()|.| f ull the Barry ( ounty Chamber of ( ommciv,-. 269-945 ?;5I. h’Hnurc inl(»nna. *1 II ■ liiw —IM A'di Hon Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads TRENK OR TREAT! [ !• 5-7pm Thursday Oct. 31 Grace Lutheran Church Parking Lol 239 E. North St. - Hastings Trunk or Treating: �* Thursday Octattar 24. 2013 - Tlso Hastings BW** Financial FOCUS JlaJea ' . ‘ ■■ . ■ ■ . ■ Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Meyer in Ionia. Those who attend report it very interesting and instructive. Fall cleanup is well underway judging by the number of van! waste bags set along the curbs. Leaves are falling at a rapid rate and mulching mowers are last nt work trying to keep up with the leaves. Crab apple trees are 1 he Depot Museum Complex will be open ibis weekend (ot viewing exhibits in place. Thc genealogy* room also will Ik* open from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sunday afternoon. the annual charge con­ ference will be held al Central United Methodist Church with thc new District Superintendent Rev. Kcnnclha Bigham-Tsai in charge Another church or two also will be meeting at 3 p.m. in joint session. The Tn-Rher Museum group met Oct. 15 W’Hh representatives from Sunfield. Freeport, lake Odessa, Clarksville. Saranac and Bownc C'cnkr besides delegates from the more northern museums. The next meeting w ill be at the Blanchard House in Ionia. Many o! ihe museums are closed for w inter, but the I ake Odessa Museum complex is open at least once each month year-round The Grattan meeting last week had more than 30 loaded with fruit. The iuikcwtxxi News had a story last week about the Jordan Like trail and its progress. An engineering firm has been chosen to begin design work no the trail, which will become a walking route from the village to luikcwood High School on M-50. Velte Road, an alter­ nate to walking along busy M-50. The Alpha Course at Central United Sfcthodist Church is about at the halfway mark. The group meets first to cal together, using the soup supper food that is available to the public every Thursday afternoon. Then they view a v ideo produced in England. From then on, ihe group meets with a layman, and the pastor is not present, by design. For the first hall of the sessions. Bill Eckstrom was the discussion leader. For the second half. John Gentner is the layman in charge of thc discussion which involves matters of faith. The colder weather this week is an incen­ tive for anyone to head south. in attendance. Tile Clarksville library will host a free movie Friday, Oct. 25. at the village hall on South Main .Street at 1:30 p.m. with free pop­ coni. This week’s movie will be "Hie Chunk.” Ionia County’s event to meet with legisla­ tors will be Monday. Oct. 28, at 8 a.m. at Green Acres Retirement Living north of Hastings Rotary Club to manage Christmas parade I he Hastings Rotary Club has stepped up to organize and manage the Hastings Christmas parade, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, al 2 p.m in downtown Hastings. “With limited lime and energy, the pool of volunteers was slowly dwindling to just a few­ dedicated individuals,” said Valerie Byrnes, president «of the Barry' County Chamber of Commerce. “With the downtown merchants focusing on planning ihe eventful Holiday Hop ihe night before thc parade, it was clear thal we needed another group of individuals w illing to breathe new energy into the parade itself.*->• - ■ ■■ • Thep.'iradeia' l6hjAhu&lm£ ''Christmas tra­ dition, had been*organized by volunteers and members of the Hastings Downtown Business Team tor many years, with Kandy Reffelt leading thc effort. “Kandy did an amazing job in creating a festive and well-attended event over the years, and we look forward to the Rolary Club keeping it alive," added Byrnes. ’Hie weekend will include the Holiday Hop al downtown businesses. Art al thc Library, carolers and thc lighting of thc Christmas tree al city hall — all happening Friday night. Dec. 6. Saturday’s parade will begin at 2 p.m., winding through downtown with more than 70 parade entries. All floats will be judged, with the top three gamering recognition for first, second and third place. Chelsey Foster from Commercial Bank has stepped up as a Hastings Rotarian to chair the parade committee and manage the planning efforts. Volunteers will be needed the day of the parade to help with participant check-in, lineup and parade route management. Any one interested in volunteering may email parudcC" hastingsrotary.com lo donate time Dec. 7 between noon and 3:30 p.m. Applications for parade entries are avail­ able online at www.mibarry.com in the Calendar of Events on the listing for Saturday’s parade. Completed registration forms can be sent or emailed to the Hastings Rotary Club as noted on ihe form. Questions on the weekend’s festivities can be directed to the chamber. 269-945-2454. Take advantage of ‘open At many P|acc$ of work’il s *‘0Pcn enro11' nicm” season‘__ the time where you get to make changes to the various benefits you rcceiv’c from yoUr employer. As you review >°ur overall benefits package, what areas tho,,ld focus on? Here are tl1IVt. possibilities: .. • z-iA* Insurance - If your employer offers life insurance as a benefit, and you haven’t already signed up for consider adding il during your open enrollment period — because hfc insurance- can be important to Your family’s financial security. If you already have life insurance with your employer« you may want to take the time, during open enrollment, to review your beneficiary designations. If you’ve experienced a change in y our family situation, such as divorce or remarriage, you‘|| want to update your benediaries, ns needed. However, the amount of life insurance offered by ^our employer in a group policy­ may not be sufficient for your needs, so you may want to consult with a financial profes­ sional to determine if you should add private, or individual, coverage. You may find that individual coverage is comparable, in terms of cost, to yoUr employer’s coverage. Also, individual coverage is "portable” — thal is, you can take it with you if you change jobs. • Disability insurance — Your employer may also offer disability insurance as a low­ cost benefit. The coverage can be invaluable. 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Volume on NYSE ----- STOCKS—- PENNOCK, continued from page 1-------------- Barry County Economic Development Alliance T} a T? T?\ OzAlxlx 1 ■' • 10 am -12 noon - Keynote presentations and Business Awards - George Erickcek, W.E. Upjohn Institute: 2014 Economic Outlook - Dan Manning, ConnectMl: Creating a better economy through Broadband j - Business Awards Celebration • 12 noon - 3 pm - Business Expo and Technology Breakout Sessions Roving lunch within Expo • Breakout Sessions are 30 minutes in length. Learn from experts about specific business-based technology applications. Some topics to be covered include: Social Media; Web presence/brandinq- Quickbooks, Document Management and many more. Cost to attend is only S10/person for the entire including lunch and programs’ day Call the Chamber at 269/945-2454 for more information or watch for your weekly Chamber e-blast • Flexfab Bluffs may b® revealed in ‘poker arms’ by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Experienced poker players know the basic odds of drawing the card they need to build a belter hand. They also are good at estimating if their hands are likely to be bet­ ter than those of the other players around the table. In other words, probability and ' statistics are built into the game of poker. Proficient poker players are also good at a more human-based skill. They spend time and effort trying to read the faces of their opponents. The goal is lo deduce whether other players hold strong or weak hands based on the facial expressions as they play. That element of poker isn’t based on statis­ tics so much as on practical psychology. As the famous Kenny Rogers song about gambling says, “Son. I’ve made a life out of reading people’s faces, knowing what the cards were by the way they held their eyes.” A good poker player develops a “poker face” thal minimizes how much his or her visage betrays the cards in play. 'That fact has been known as long as people have been betting on card games. But now evi­ dence recently has been discussed at the ScienceNews website that having a good poker face isn’t enough. It seems card play­ ers need lo develop “poker arms” as well. Here’s the scoop — one that you may find useful in your next card game. Psychology researchers al Tufts University acquired video of high-ranking poker players playing cards and making bets at the World Scries of Poker. The researchers then had 78 college students try' to predict whether the players had good or strong hands based on the way they looked. First the students were shown video of the players’ upiwr bodies and faces. The students had no luck predicting the players’ hands based on that aspect of the video record. That’s just a long way of saying thal the high-ranking poker players really did have poker faces. Next, the researchers had the students study video of the players’ arms as the play­ ers placed bets on the tables in front of them. Using just that information, the stu­ dents were often able to predict which play­ ers held strong hands versus which hud weak ones. Those with good cards seemed to move their arms more smoothly com­ pared to those with poor cards who were bluffing as they placed their bets. The bluffers appeared lo have more awkward ami movements. One thing 1 find quite impressive about that result is that thc college students study­ ing the video were not professional pokef players. They may have played the occa­ sional hand of poker in their lives, but they were not experts. Nonetheless, these com­ parative novices could —- on average — make a pretty good guess as lo whether folks in the World Series of Poker in fact held good hands or not. If the results of the Tufts study hold up, we’ll need to update the Kenny Rogers song. It’s not just the way poker players hold their eyes that can betray them, but the way they push their chips across the tabic. Good luck with your next hand of cards. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeion and Harvard universities. Tins column is a service of the College Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource St ience.s at Washington State University. Supuitcute SpensoJts: Consumers Energy Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads �The H nt.i.ngs Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2013 - Page 9 ' look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner ' TURNING back the PAGES I | I , | Barry County once home to large Ottawa village, conclusion published in the May I, edition oj the Hastings ■ er. Ihe /V.S6 article was based on inter/o?z? /n‘,B;,nner «l"'>r M.L Cook had in with James IV. Cutler, the last of the . r> County pioneers who knew the Indians intimately. Cutler, who was born in New York ^ite. was orphaned at age 3 and taken in by us older sister. who later married Ephraim Suittuck. W hen the Shanucks moved to Barrs ( oimiy, so did Cutler. His brother-in-law was put in charge of the McClellan farm near where Thornapple Manor stands today. Youny Jim spent much of his time with Ottawa boys his age. some of its picturesqueness in thc 1840s, for his shirt was then made from a Mackinaw blanket. Possibly the women had dyed il in some other color. But his pants, leggings and moccasins were made from smoked buck skins, which the Indians knew how to tan so thal il would continue to be soft and pliable even after it was dried following a thorough soaking in the rain. Game, including deer, bear, wild turkeys, partridges and quail, was abundant in Barry County in that early day. In the fall and spring, ducks and geese appeared in great number. At times, the sky would be black with the millions of passenger pigeons. ■• The Indians had their ow n rules for the hunt Part ot the Ottawa tribe lived in Canada. and chase, which they carefully observed. Occasionally, Indians from the Barn’ County The first one of a hunting party to make a hole Indian settlements would go to visit their in the hide of a creature was entitled to the kinsmen in Ontario. The trail there began hide. The carcass was divided equally among along yhe Thomapple. One crossing of the the members of the party. There was never river was near Aaron Leonard’s, in any attempt by an Indian lo gel an advantage rhomapple Township, and the other was the over either the while man or a member of his Sponable Rapids, just below the Upper own tribe in the distribution of game. 1 homapple village, near where Cutler lived. Cutler says it makes him smile to read what He asked the Indians how they crossed the folks now consider a “big catch" of fish. St. Clair River, for they look no canoes with When he came here, the river and Thornapple them on their journey. They told him thal Lake abounded with them. There were no when they reached ihe big river, they would dams in either the Grand or Thomapple. and first build a hot fire and when it was going at sturgeon, muskcllunge and pickerel, redhorsc its best, would throw some waiersoaked and suckers almost made the river seem alive wood into the flames. ’I he resulting cloud of wilh fish. white smoke and water vapor notified their Culler and two young friends, James Canadian tribesmen that the Michigan McClellan and Chauncey Hutchinson, once Ollawas wished to be ferried across thc river. made a real Indian-slyle canoe. They felled a Il was the duly (and never was it slighted) giant whitewood, five feet in diameter and 60 of the Canadian Ottawas who saw this rising feel in height to the first limb (such a tree vapor lo put out with their canoes for the would be worth a small fortune now). Michigan shore. Selecting the best cut, they hired an Indian to turn the ends of it for them, and then hewed Never wove cloth and fashioned a dug-out canoe. 30 feel long, When Culler reached Michigan, the Indians 42 inches wide on the inside, and very light had long been accustomed to the use of guns for its immense size, and easily capable of instead of bows and arrows. bearing a ton of weight. The wood was The Ottawas never wove any cloth. straight grained and flawless. Originally, the tanned hides of the wild crea­ 70 pound muskie tures of the forests furnished all of their gar­ With the immense canoe, the three would ments, and the furbearing animals their blan­ go spearing in the river and lake, and in a sin­ kets. But the traders of the fur company gle night took as much as 700 pounds of fish exchanged guns, ammunition, Mackinaw of thc varieties named. blankets, knives, and more for furs and pelts. Cutler said the largest muskcllunge he ever Campau and Moreau, especially, were well saw-, and which was conceded to be the known traders in Barry County before white biggest ever brought into Hastings, was settlers had located here. speared by Dr. John Roberts, just below Moreau had a log house on Bull’s Prairie in where Riverside Cemetery is located. Il Irving Township, and another on Scale’s weighed 70 pounds. Prairie, southwest of Middleville, where he Culler said the Indians were never mean or traded with ihe Indians. He also induced old cruel. He was impressed wilh their innate Mr. Chase to build a log lean-to on the north truthfulness and honesty. In all his dealings side of his hotel, and this Moreau occupied with them. Cutler said that no Indian ever told for some years after Cutler came to Hastings, him a lie. and every one of them honored an keeping there a great quantity of stores, guns, agreement. You could go away and leave your house blankets and ammunition which he exchanged for furs and pelts with the Indians unlocked, Culler said, and no Indian would ever molest il. If you would stand a slick and also with the white boys. across the door, that was a sign lo the Indian Lose picturesqueness The dress of the Indian had therefore lost thal the folks were away, and he would die of This solid hand-carved canoe found in Wall Lake in the 1970s, though authentic, was much smaller than the one Jim Cutler and his friends made from a log that was five feet in diameter and 60 feet long. n NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE rrrv nF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013 FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 8:00 PM For the purpose of efcctfng candidates for the foHowIng offices: board OF review (lull and partial term) UPWARD COUNCIL MEMBER (lull and partial term) 2nd WARD COUNCIL MEMBER 3rd WARO COUNCIL MEMBER 4th WARD COUNCIL MEMBER All precincts will vote at the ^“^"^le School .......... Ahconiee Electors who wish to receiveran,Mase mil an AV application until 2:00 ........................................ . Voter ballot for the election by mail may sub­ r ? 2013. Tho city Clerk s oilice will be 9 00 AM t0 200 PM lor this purpose. open on Saturday. November . e|ccljon |nay v01e |n porson Electors qualified lo obtain an Absentee v (or on Salufday. Novembe, 2.20n tn the City Clerk's office during ^'^mber 4. 20.3...................... as noted above) until 4 00 f*» on ...................................... 201 East State .................................. starvation Iwfore he w ould enter that house or molest a thing in it You hear much about "the drunken Indian." but Cutler said that was an exagger­ ation. Hie drunken Indian was the exception The Indians he knew rarely drank lo cxccm, except in connection with a feast or a dance or unless tempted by white trader out to make dn easy dollar. Cutler, together with the late Hiram Kcnfield. got out all the timber for the cold frame courthouse in this city after the first one burned. Not a spliced stick was used in n. He and Kcnfield hc-wed all the umber., getting them in the forests near this city. The whitewood logs from which ihe siding was made were cut some distance up the river, floated down thc Thornapple to Fall Creek, and up that stream to Cook’s sawmill, near where thc County Garage now stands. M.L. Cook concluded his article by saying. “1 cannot close this paper without an appre-, cialivc word for Mr. Cutler, who very patiently bore with me while 1 awkwardly sought from him the information about the aborig­ ines of the Upper Thornapple village, which he can give probably better than any living man. I am sorry we have failed to get more information about the Indians before so very many who knew them had passed away from the scenes of their early struggles and tri­ umphs in pioneering in Barry County." Hastings school board accepts donations, makes appointments by Sandra Ponsctto school instructional assistant; Jodi the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Staff Writer Pennington. Northeastern crossing guard; Center for the 2013-14 school year The Hastings Board of Education accepted Rebecca Ramey. Southeastern, food service • Announced thc adoption of board mem­ donations from the DeCamp family and the general 11; Shaunee Shirey. Northeastern bers by the following schools: Kevin Beck. Hastings Education Enrichment foundation crossing guard. Northeastern; Donna Garrison, Hastings High totaling $14,018 during its meeting MondayIxavc of absence — Southeastern fifth School; Jon Hart, Hastings Middle School; grade teacher Mary Breckon. evening. Robert Ix>ngstrect. Southeastern; Dan Patton, Douglas and Margaret DeCamp donated Transl'cr/reassignmeni — Star health care 1 Hastings High School; Valerie Slaughter, Star $3,000 to the district for the purchase of paraprofessional Nancy Jenks. Elementary; Louis Wiercnga Jr., Central Saxon lYide T-shirts for all staff and board of The board was also informed that Liz Witt Elementary. from Grand Canyon University would be stu­ • Announced the next board work session education members. HEEF made the following donations total­ dent teaching with Beth Adams at Star would be al 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the ing $11,018: Transportation, lifeguards and Elementary, and the Northeastern crossing multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle substitute teacher costs for second through guard Jodi Pennington and substitute bus School. 232 W. Grand St.; and, the next regu­ fifth grade aquatk instruction for all elemen­ driver Nancy Smith had tendered their rcsig- lar meeting of ihe board would be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18,.in the multi-purpose room tary schools, p;500: transportation to, . nations. • Approved a cooperative agreement with of Central Elementary', 509 S. Broadway. Charlton Park fin second graders in all ele­ mentary schools, $200; transportation to Barry Expo Center for Ag Awareness Day for all third graders. $200; transportation to the Stale Capitol and museum for thin! graders in all elementary schools, $600; books for take­ home library for special education students at Central Elementary. $250; transportation to Cotant’s Orchard and Farm Market for kindergartners and Young 5 s from TO- THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT- I Northeastern Elementary. $125; transporta­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: tion to D.J. Angus research vessel for filth PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance #2013-144 appended hereto was intro- I grade students from Northeastern. $374; pur­ chase books for Daily 5 and Cafe Literacy for duced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its October 9,2013 meeting. . kindergarten students al Northeastern. $200; This proposed ordinance vvilf be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next I transportation to "Seussical Ihe Musical" at reoular meeting on November 13, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. I Caledonia Performing Ans Center for second The proposed agreement referenced in the proposed ordinance is actable for review by con- I graders at Northeastern. $83; purchase tacling the Township Clerk. Michigan Community Studies weekly maga­ zine for third grade at Southeastern. $162; Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, I purchase lime for Kids magazine for fourth such as s-gners for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered I auhe meet™ to individuals with disabiiit.es at the meet.ng'hearing upon seven (7) days not.co I graders at Southeastern. $115; purchase of to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary ads or services I Scholastic News Magazine for thin! graders at Southeastern. $126; purchase of National should contact the Tqwnship. Geographic for Kids magazine for fourth RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD graders at Southeastern, $108; advisor fee for Rutland Charter Township Hall high school Youth in Government conference. . 2461 Heath Road S370; transportation to Tyden Park for bio­ Hastings, Michigan 49058 logical research, high school. $|(X); trans­ Telephone: (269) 948-2194 portation to FFA competitions for seventh through 12th graders. $810; transportation, CITY OF HASTINGS A CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND entry fees and supplies for the |lig|1 SC|IOO| BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Science Olympiad team , $2,695. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. ----In other business, the board: • Accepted the personnel report which con­ miTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 2013-144 tained notification of the following: nUTLAW0PTED: EFFECTIVE DATE: SEE SECTION II Retirement - Stanley Stockham, district­ wide maintenance. .aiut ordinance to APPROVE. ah agreement mtabushiho. JOINT ORDIN NCt pm^NINO COMMISSION Appointments - Jason Burghardt and Robert Carl, high school Business • i oursuant to 2003 Public Act 22G. as amended (Joint Murvc'.paJ I otfessionals ol America co-advisors; Allison An Ordinance enacte P' m(jnt es.ab!ish,ng t jomt planning comnwsion ot the City ot < ook. high school Spanish teacher; Chelsea plann-ng Act) to ,nrt RuS cnarteiiownship as specified ,n said agreement. Culp. Star Elementary f(H)d Hastings ar...... rammy Eisner, middle vc|11K)| |„(x) scniee . ,.rv OF HASTINGS 4 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND general II: Julie Gee Northeastern ILxxl serv­ THE CITY OF H BARRy COUNTY. MICHIGAN ice general II: Mitchell Gi||ons high sdux,j ORDAIN: SECTION I food service general ||; Lindsay Kam. high RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL . xrnEEMENT BY RUTLAND CHARTER_TOWNSHIP_AHP IHE SITY APF,RQVOF HASTINGS TO ESTABLISH A JOINT. PLAHHJNQ.COMMISMOH GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. The "Agreente ’t Planning Q » nd Charter Township and the Cuy of Hastings to EstabUh a Joint unproved by tho Hustings City Council and tho Rutland Charter *hich *s 'e:o’is hercby dPpfOved SECTION II - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordnance tafc under MCI I*-5 13‘ .r ot (dereodum under q} timoty > i.a with yL' pZdedbyap^P’^ ^ect upon publication ot a notice of ord.na'vce adoption as jr such publication a nonce ot intent to fife a petition - Cnfk of Rutland Charter Township, and/or the right p-ov.s ons ol iti charter o< the City of Hastings is initiated by a oJ H.tsl.ngs. th■ ordinance shall then only take e<fect as ..t o! MCI 125.139. Rohm Hawthorne Clerk Charter Township of Rut,and Tom Emery. Clerk Crty of Hustings �fPaflo io Tntt Has1 Iron River home to state’s 2013 Christmas tree News Roundtip ~ ’—■—— -— , ,;„n. Thc timbermen Professionals Associ^" it l0 Unsing at will cut the Hee and '^'"b will escort the tree no cost to the state. DTM” from c hol l,;f C“P''?L where a i.0il|| Company of ■aciljucs will work with H Lansing. which volunf^ , to set the tree. .. p|QCc on the Ihe treeflighting «'», part of the 29th evening of Friday Nov. - ^b^,, F annual Stiver Bells ,n rhe L ’ MicWgan. XlS,e48lhSC"chi"F across . . tree, a i western reaches of the IJnn ‘"o'10 ,,onh' Selected by the Michis,n T Peninsl"»(Technology. Management and ?,an1',lv"1 »f tree will be delivered J ,1" Bud8el' <•>« Saturday, Nov. 9. ",e sta,e Capitol I 6S-foot blue spruce w,J Chr,ls,n'^ more information ".thccity.org, or call City, visit www.silvcri*115 517-485-3357. Snyder: Washington Ute search for the state Chri., staned in June when the call for^y* trec was announced. Nominations w n’lna"ons through the end of July, when rhe'* aC,CCp,ed process began. "’c cval''at>on needs to fix its broken political culture Donated by John and Barban vv . 2013 tree will be harvested^ coTm I C owners in Iron River Wednesday Nov fi* Since first nominated in 2010 the tree h (grown a foot and a half. This is the imh 10 DTVm wll'C™ ‘ha UpPCr Peninsula- tC DTMB will bring thc tree to Lansing with ■help Iron, the Michigan Association of _Timbcrmen and the Great Lakes Timber This blue spruce will go from a resi­ dential yard in Iron River to the lawn of the state Capitol in the coming weeks. Gov. Rick Snyder respond ^Thursday Io the agreement that ended the federal govern­ ment shutdown and raised the nation’s debt ceiling: “The immediate crisis is over, but the underlying issues haven’t been resolved. This 7753’475 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED'PERSONS: , PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within tho Township signed by tho record owners ol land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon tho portion of road proposed to bo improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of tho Townsh’p of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to place an asphalt base and an asphalt top and seal and make related improvements to that portion of Oakridge Road described generally as extending approximately 1,825 ft. southerly from tho intersection with Pino Lake Road, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of all or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment againsl tho properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tho District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to bo made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to bo assessed is more particularly described as follows (described by tax parcel numbers): 12-006-001-30 12-006-003-20 12-006-003-21 12-006-003-23 12-006-003-25 12-006-003-26 12-006-003-30 12-006-003-35 12-006-003-37 12-006-003-40 12-006-004-00 12-006-006-00 < 12-006-007-00 12-006-008-00 12-006-009-00 12-006-010-00 12-006-011-00 12-006-012-00 12-006-013-00 12-006-014-00 12-190-001-00 12-190-002-00 12-190-003-00 42-190-004-00 12-190-005-00 12-190-006-00 12-190-007-00 12-190-008-00 12-190-009-00 12-006-032-00 12-190-010-00 12-190-010-05 12-006-033-00 12-190-012-00 12-190-013-00 . 12-19Q-Q14-OO 12-190-015-00 12-190-016-00 12-190-017-00 12-190-018-00 12-190-020-00 12-190-021-00 12-190-022-00 12-190-022-10 12-190-022-20 12-190-023-00 12-430-001-00 12-430-002-00 12-430-003-00 12-430-004-00 12-430-005-00 12-430-006-00 12-430-007-00 12-430-008-00 12-430-009-00 12-430-010-00 12-430-011-00 12-430-012-00 12-430-013-00 12-430-014-00 See accomp^y!rigrd?egrttm- -“ . 12-430-016-00 12-430-017-00 12-006-034-00 12-006-035-00 12-006-GAP-00 , , . r . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Townsh’p Board has received plans showing tho improvements and locators thereof together with an estimate of tho cost of such construction in the amount ol S 127,000.00, has placed tho same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declanng its intention to make such improvement and to create the afore described Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at tho Office of the Township Clerk from tho date of this Notico until and including tho date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at tho hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal tho amount of the special assessment lo the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner cr party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at tho hear­ ing to protest tho special assessment, or shall be permitted to filo at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing desenbed herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be Improved in tho above-described proposed special assessment district, the pro:ect can­ not be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with tho Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in tho special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the LGI (Large Group Instruction) Auditorium at Delton-Kellogg High School at 327 N. Grove Street Delton. Michigan, commencing at 7.00 p.m. on October 29. 2013. v • At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with ttie Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to tho aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at tho public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearinq impaired and aud o tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. r Ted DeVries Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 0Q3 V il*'1 D03-4U ! V* i FISH POND (5 acres) MAHMOOD upo-j STACH Sawmill Point uck Islanc, few'* °n,y ft temporary respite, could hr fmo,,,hs’ <M,r n;U,on and its people Co^ f;H;mp the same tri>r. again. are not ncccssittei.” A bill passed last year by the federal gov emment says states must comply with new guidelines in order to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants; penal­ ties could amount to roughly $40 million in funding losses for thc state. “You are always going to have groups of people who figure out a way to cheat the sys­ tem.” Jones said “However, this legislation, paired wilh past bills I have sponsored, will make it harder. icat *S a ^Un^;,,ntTdal failure of our polirand t|11. UrC shutdown had continued ..1 C nol’on ?0,,c into default, the people in hi<rh .'Y0 1 ,C °ncs v'°”^ have paid the the ?ncc’ f U’hting has replaced serving ••tv C nS toP priority in Washington. Acceptable. Our nation’s toughcmi Pcrsisl >’c:,r aHcr year because • ’> c torts to solve tJicm quickly vanish in a I ftgmire of political infighting. Our nation people deserve better. ... i Ur ’ca^crs *n Washington should look to • ic ugan to see how it’s possible to improve , e Political culture. We’re using an approach at J call ‘relentless positive action.’ That means no blame, no credit, just focus on solv,ng a problem and then move on to the next one. Of course. Republicans and Democrats £?Ve, differing ideas and points of view. That s to be expected. /\nd sometimes, we have passionate disagreements. But, we find the areas where we agree and build upon them to fix our problems. And. at all times, we keep moving forward. “Our leaders need to recognize that the sys­ tem in Washington is broken and needs to be fixed. It’s time for mutual respect and states­ manship to push aside fighting and finger­ pointing and create a new political culture devoted to serving thc people. Our nation needs its leaders to end their obsession with placing blame and focus on working together to implement solutions.” Emergency preparedness program offered to fifth graders Senate votes to curb Bridge Card abuse The Michigan Senate Thursday approved a package of legislation aimed at curbing Bridge Card abuse in Michigan. Last year. Sen* Rick Jones sponsored legis­ lation that banned cash withdrawals from Bridge Cards in casinos. Earlier this year, Jones was alerted that Bridge Cards were being used in gentleman’s clubs and liquor stores, and he introduced legislation to stop this practice. The six-bill package will prohibit cash w ithdrawals at horse racing tracks and place a provision on liquor stores’ liquor licenses to prohibit the use of a Bridge Card at the point of sale. Under this change, a liquor license would be revoked if a store does not comply with the policy. “This is common-sense legislation. Bridge Cards should be temporary' and should only be used to buy basic necessities,” said Jones, R-Grand Ledge. “I don’t care who you are, lap dances, liquor and trips to the race track The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is offering elementary schools across thc stale an opportunity to enroll their fifth graders in the Student Tools for Emergency Planning program. Known as STEP, this classroom curriculum enables teachers to prepare students for various emer­ gencies, including tornadoes, flooding and storms. “Students who participate in the STEP pro­ gram will learn important and potentially life­ saving knowledge about emergency prepared­ ness,’’ said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske. deputy state director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of die MSP/EMHSD. “Students then take that knowledge home and share it with family and friends, making their communities better pre­ pared for an emergency or disaster.” Thc STEP program provides teachers w ith emergency preparedness materials at no cost to the schools, including instructor guides, copies of student handouts and starter emer­ gency supply kits for each student. The basic lesson includes one hour of instruction, but teachers have the option of expanding the les­ sons to include eight hours of material. STEP curriculum can be taught by teach­ ers, school officials, first responders or volun­ teers. Interested schools should email the MSP/EMHSD at EMHSDCittzenCorps@michigan.gov by Nov. 1. Last year, teachers from 47 schools statewide signed-up to participate in the pro­ gram and taught thc curriculum to more than 3.700 students. This year, Michigan’s emer­ gency management professionals hope to educate at least 5.000 fifth graders statewide. STEP is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. DEQ to update fracking regulations The DEQ Tuesday announced it is crafting new rules for hydraulic fracturing, a process commonly used to develop natural gas and oil wells. Hydraulic fracturing, also called fracking, involves pumping water, sand and chemicals into a drilled oil or gas well, then sealing and pressurizing it to crack layers of rock far below the surface and release gas and oil. • Thc process is used to maximize oil and gas production and access oil and gas reserves not available through conventional drilling alone. Fracturing was first employed in Michigan in 1952 and an older method has been used by oil and gas companies on more than 12.000 wells throughout the Lower Peninsula with no recorded incidents of contaminating groundwater. Michigan has some of the nation’s most protective regulations governing oil and gas development. The DEQ periodically updates its regulations lo reflect changes in technolo­ gy and industry. Agency leaders have been working throughout the past year with residents and stakeholders from the environmental commu­ nity to better understand key concerns. DEQ regulators have hosted or attended more than 200 public meetings around the state during the past two years. “We heard loud and clear that there is a growing concern about fracturing, said DEQ Director Dan Wyant. “We are proud o! the DEQ’s regulatory track record, but we want Michiganders to know that hydraulic fractur­ ing is managed well when it is used in Michigan. These rule changes allow everyone to better understand fracturing, and how the DEQ is keeping Michigan’s resources safe during gas and oil development. The proposed changes focus on four key areas: • Water withdrawal assessment and moni­ toring. Permit applicants will be required to use the stale’s water withdrawal assessment tool. Withdrawals will not lx- approved it the tool or a site-specific review indicates the withdrawal may cause an adverse impact to rivets or streams. . While use of ihe i»ol i' required now by dep.irtoieiit policy to obtain a pemut. several stakeholder groups avked that .t be coddted .n allnaddi'tioii. if a water supply well is within 1 320 (eel - or one-cpiarter mile - of a pro­ ved withdrawal, the operator ntuvt tnvtaH a monitor well and report waur ev s. u rules will set specifications for water storage pits. • Water quality sampling. Oil and gas oper­ ators will be required lo collect baseline sam­ ples from up to 10 water supply wells within 1,320 feet of gas and oil wells, six months or less before drilling operations begin. Many companies do this voluntarily now. • Monitoring and reporting. Operators will be required to: - Identify whether high-volume fracturing is expected to be utilized in permit applica­ tions for new wells. - Submit separate applications for HVHF operations on existing wells. - Notify the DEQ at least 48 hours before starting the operation. - Monitor and report fluid pressures and volumes for all HVHF operations. • Chemical additive disclosure. Operators will be required to submit information on chemical additives in a HVHF operation using the Internet-based FracFocus Chemical Disclosure Registry. Thc information must include chemical constituents and maximum concentrations. The chemical family and trade name may be used for chemicals with trade secret protection under federal law. Drafted rules are submitted lo the slate Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and go through a public review process. Tire DEQ expects to have the new rules in place next year. GET All THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �I BittflI kI 1 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2013 — Pag«* 11 Jur°rs find Hastings man guilty of trying to hire hit man bVJn'l‘,Makattwfc7 •x-'aril two dnv ’ r7ctio,"i officer after Circuit Co„n °f ’CMi"'»ny in Bany eXy ■lur°n- heart t,n.,i Carlton V a u ^^"ith oncfS^ of H“'‘i*iP was of assault wn|, jllIeil| rgco( ’olicitation less than murder The ,®rcat iiodily harm nK ’"oJent allegedly hap. pened while Adams was an inmate at thc Barry County Jail in 2012. He was in jail after the corrections officer saw Adams in a bar and knew he was on probation and not supposed lo lx? drinking. She turned him in and testified against him, landing hint in the county jail. Adams had originally been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, as a third offense. Because of that, Adams was allegedly upset with the corrections officer and verbally abused her often while she worked at the jail. The officer said Adams would repeatedly call her degrading names and give her a difficult time while she worked al the jail. In 2012 another inmate. Dale Brarnlet sent "’sSSS? Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that evonL your damages, If any, shall be limit­ 1058685. Barry County Recorts M^gan" S*d ed solely to thc return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. Zto?™3® tnow hcld by Th0 Bank ot New Yolk MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adelbert A. Baker, a married man. original mortgagor(s). to K“nal^75^ PHH Mortgage Corp, dba lnstamortgago.com, Mortgagee, dated August 10. 2007, and recorded interest at 7.75% per annum on August 24. 2007 in instrument 20070824­ P0*-" of sa!e contained in said mon0001253, in Barry county records. Michigan, on ®i S?,Ul! ,n SUCh C35° madG °nd prowhich mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the jnded. notice is hereby g.ven that said mortgage will date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, Seven Hundred Sixty and 26/100 Dollars or somo part of them, at public vendue at tho ptaco ($82,760.26). ot holding the circuit court within Barry County. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013 gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, The West 63 feet of tho South 8 Rods of Lot 95 of or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place Ihe City, formerly Village, of Hastings, accordrnq to ol holding tho circuit court within Barry County, al the recorded Plat thereof. 1:00 PM. on October 31. 2013 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from Said promises aro situated in Township of the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in described as: A Parcel of Land in tho Southeast 1/4 which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days of Section 24, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ described as: Commencing at a point on tho East CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind line said Section 24. which lies 565.53 feel duo the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24; limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten- ’ thence North 1440 feet for Ihe place of beginning; dered at sale, plus interest. thence South 89 degrees 35 minute West 264 feet; If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ thence North 300 feet; thenco South 89 degrees 40 suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held minutes East 264 feet to tho center of Highway M­ responsible to the person who buys the property at 43; thence South along the center of said Highway, the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage 300 feet to tho place of beginning holder for damage fo tho property during tho The redemption period shall bo 6 months from redemption period. the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ If you aro a tenant in the property, please contact doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in our office as you may have certain nghts. which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days Dated: October 3, 2013 from Ihe date of such sale. : Ortans Associates. P.C.. • l? the property Is'sold at foreclosure sale under Attorneys tor Servicer Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, P.O. Box 5041 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held Troy, Ml 4B007 responsible to tho person who buys the property at Fite No. 13-012680 tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage (10-03)( 10-24) rnetn? holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3. 2013 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 NOTICE Trott & Trott. P C. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Attorneys For Servicer ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE Filo #428936F01 NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ (10-03)( 10-24) TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ed by the foreclosing mortgagee, fn that ovent, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ est POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE tho conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence E. MILITARY DUTY. Monroe, a married man and Shani J. Monroe, his ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In wife, original mortgagor(s). lo Mortgage Electronic that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ EquiFirst Corporation its successors and assigns, dered at salo, plus interest. Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2006. and recorded MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in on October 12. 2006 in instrument 1171308, and tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Donald L assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank Wilcox Sr a married person joined by Gloria J National Trust Company, as trustee for Soundview Wilcox his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Home Loan Trust 2006 EO2 Asset-Backed Fargo Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated November 24, Certificates. Serios 2006-EQ2 as assignee as doc­ 2009. and recorded on December 11. 2009 In umented by an assignment, in Barry county instrument 200912110011941, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two and 19/100 Dollars (S64,871.19). and 09/100 Dollars ($63,522.09). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and thc statute in such case mado and pro­ gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will vided. notice is hereby given thal said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Ihe mortgaged premises, be foreclosed by a sate of tne mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place or some part of them, at public vonduo, at the place of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 ;00 PM. on November 7, 2013. Said premises aro situated in City of Delton, 1 ;00 PM. on November 21,2013. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Commencing at the Southwest Section Comer of Barry County, Michigan, and aro descnbedJis. The Section 3, Townl North, Rango 9 West, Barry West Lot 1236 of said Lot bounded on tho North by Township, Barry County. Michigan; Thence North lol l212andofthoEa5ts:dobyLo> 'f38'S°uJ^* 2640.00 Feet to tho West 1/4 Post of said Section Marshall Street and West by Lots 1239 and 1240 n for a Place of Beginning: Thence East 220 Feel: Ihe City (Formerly Village ol Hastings. aceo.d.ng to Thence South 295 8 Feet; Thence West 220 Feet; Thence North 295.8 feet to The Place of Beginning the recorded plat thereof) The redemption period shall be 6 months from the The redemption penod shall bo G mon dalo of such sale, unless determined abandoned in tho date of such sale, unless ia ?n accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case cloned in accordance with MCLA ’ ’ the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the which case tho redemption penod sha J date of such sale from the date of such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under H Ibo property .scold at forectosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Chapter 32 ot tho Revised Judicature Act • pursuant to MCL 600 3278 thc borrower will bo held responsible to tho Person who buys tho property ul pursuant to MCL 600 3270 the borrowerw' . the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo the mortgage tesponslblo to the person who buys the pr P holder for damaging the properly during the ’he mortgage- foreclosure sate or to tne r redemption period. holder tor damaging the property ur Dated: October 10, 2013 redemption period For moro information, please call: Dated; October 24. 2013 FC D (248) 593-1305 For mor© information, please call: Trott & Trott, PC. FC S (248) 593-1304 Attorneys For SofVlCt'f 31440 Northwestern H.vy Tfon & Trott P.C Farmington Hills. M.ch:g»n 48334-5422 Attorneys For Servicer Fde #424313F02 (10-10)(10 31) 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Mannington H;l:s. Michigan 46334-5422 #429846F01 nG-24)(it.14) 775* nyitw the probation ‘"."nd eventually told her >1-^ hcr'>' d t<, him him to phj.Mcally nnd getting out of ja. J- , Bramlei^ “llce«Hy mid him he "o'll<J' . |,im a vclj.' reci,:'bfished, find a job-F jf hc would nttrivc’ and pa) him a base­ ball bat to her Jurinp lhc Brarnlet testified . Jt tjle An> conver­ sations with Adain> • i t shooting1'’thc hil eventually progr«>’’ correc­ tions officer in the h • Adam^811 ,e<1 ,,lal when the job was d<> w jd read about if in the paper or it known in the jail, Brarnlet would imoney. Brarnlet testified he ‘ flabbergasted” Notice Of Mortgag® ^°r®c>osurO Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBl^O^CTQR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BEYSf? THAT PUR. POSE. PLEASE CONTACr OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW ,F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, 8han bc cd solely to the return of Ihe bld amount ten­ dered at ^l0» P,us •nteresL MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ha5 bcen ma<jQ jn tho cond.tions ol a mortgage mado by Paul M Schilz, unmarried, original mortgagor(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association. Mortgagee, dated February 11,2008, and recorded on February 29. 2008 in instrument 20080229­ 0001857. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 55/100 Dollars ($56,890.55). Under the power of sate contained in sa:d mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or somo part ol them, at publ.c vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Bany County, at 1:00 PM. on November 14, 2013. Said promises ere situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 11 rods. 11.50 feet West of the 1/4 post on the South side of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, thence North 10 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence South 10 rods, thenco East 8 rods to the point of beginning; being in tho East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys tho property af' tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated October 17,2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, M.chgan 48334-5422 File #427076F02 (10-17)(11^)7) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Chad M. Snider, an unmarried man, onginal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2004, and recorded on February 20, 2004 in instrument 1122502, and assigned by said Mortgage to BANK OF AMERI­ CA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Srxty-Ftve Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($65,397.90). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g,vcn lfiat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1 00 PM. on November 7. 2013. Said premises arc situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Mich;gan, and are described as: Commencing at tho Southwest corner of Lot 377; thence North 44 feet, thence East 120 feet; thence South 44 feet; thence West 120 feel to the place of beginning, being in the City, formerly Village of Hasbng. according to the recorded Plat thereof Tho redemption por’od shall be 6 months from Ihe dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w'th ^CLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redempW”1 P^hod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. If the property is sott at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Reused Jud-cature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower wdl be held responsible to the pe;sen *h° buys the propcrty at Ihe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging th* Property during the redemption period. Dated. October 10. 2013 For more mlorm.it.on, P,oai<-‘00,1 FC X (24fl) 593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Farm nylon Hals, Michigan 4H334-5422 File #431618FO1 (10-10)00-31) when approached by Adams to do thc hit. ”1 never thought he would approach me like that.” Brarnlet said in court this week. “I didn’t think he would pul me hi thal kind of position He knew I was getting out soon, and I didn’t want anything lo mess it up." But Brarnlet said he didn’t doubt Adams was serious about making the hit. "1 could tell he was serious. We talked sev­ eral times about il. He w;k dead serious.’’ said Brarnlet. Barry County sheriff’s deputies used a hid­ den recording device on Brarnlet to try to record conversations between the two inmates about the alleged plot. The recordings were muffled and hard to understand as they were Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In thal event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley O. Chase and Terri L. Chase, Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2007, and recorded on December 17, 2007 in instrument 20071217-0005295, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 80/100 Dollars ($281,510.80). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ba foreclosed by a sale of Ihe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on November 7. 2013. Said promises are situated in Township ot Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North. Rango 8 West. Descnbed as: commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 13: thence East 1485 feet to tho place of beginning: thence North 1320.1 feet: thence East 550 feet; thence South 3 degrees 21 minutes West 1322.3 feet to the South Ime of Section 13 to a point In the center of High Bank Creek, thence West 472.5 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA G00.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 10. 2013 For moro information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File M10356F02 77581253 (1O-1O)(1O-31) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Robert Clemons and Carolyn Clemons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 5. 2005. and recorded on September 13, 2005 in instrument 1152692. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Three and 90/100 Dollars ($137,233.90). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided not'ce is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of hold.ng tho circuit court within Burry County, at 1.00 PM, on October 31. 2013. Said premises are s-tuatod m Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan and aro described as: lot 28. Bryan»ood Esatea Subd.vision. os recorded in bber 6. Page 14 ot Plats. Bairy County Records The redenrplion penod shall be 6 months from the ?a e ol such »ale unless determined abandoned m accordance w.th MCLA 600 3241a. m wtwh case ihTredc-npt.on, penod shall bo 30 days from the 0 'i°thoSpraperty is so'd at loreclosure sa'o under Chanter ’2 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. euXnt to MCL 600 3278 the borroeor w.U bo heW rnsM to the person who buys the property at ®sp0 foreclosure salo or to tno mortgage heVer for daniagmg the p.ope.ty dunng the redempt on penod Dated. October 3. 2013 For more mfortnaton. pteaw ca-l. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys Fur Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy 2 Farmington H its. M»ch gan 48334-54. Filo >383194FO3 (10-O3)( 10-24) r/MiM played in court, but officers said they reviewed thc recordings intently several times to make out some of the conversations and thc alleged plot. When the plot was discovered, Adams was transferred to the Ionia County Jad. While there, he allegedly made plans with another Ionia inmate, Scott Deming, to have Brarnlet killed. Deming, who notified Hastings police of the plot through a letter, testified that Adams provided him with maps to Adams’ rural Barry County property and discussed ways Brarnlet could be killed and dumped in See GUILTY, page 13 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made .n the conditions of a mortgage made by COLLIN LEE DAVIS. A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for VANDYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 17. 2005, and recorded on November 7, 2005. in Document No. 1155854, and re-reccrded on September 17. 2013 in and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is da med to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Th rty-Fivo Cents ($112,248.35), Including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue. At tne East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 14, 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 5 AND THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 4. BLOCK 8 OF BUTLER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 66. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held respons.ble to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging tho property during the redemption penod. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23933 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 USB.002090 FHA (1O-17)(11-O7) TTMtS'O IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael F. Byington, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial. LLC (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network. Inc.), its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007 and record­ ed December 20. 2007 in Instrument Number 20071220-0005386, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Ocwen Loan Servicing. LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Stx and 96/100 Dollars ($48.866 96) includ.ng interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court withn Barry County.. Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 14. 2013 Said premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in tho Township of Hope. County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows Commencing at a po nt on the East and West quarter hne of Section 32, m the center of the angl ng highway running through tne Northwest quarter of tho Southwest quarter, running tnence East on said quarter Ime to Wall Lake; thence Southeasterly a'ong the shore of Wall Lake to the one-half quarter Ime running Norm and South: thenco South along the said one-half quartet Ime for enough to include one and one-half acres; thence West parallel with tne East and West quarter fine to tho center of said anglmg highway; thence Northeasterly along the center of su'd angling high­ way to the place of begmnmg. in the Northwest frac­ tional quarter of tho Southwest tract onal quarter of Section 32. Town 2 Nottn, Rango 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Tho redemption penod shall bo 12 months horn tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in wh.ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS. The foreclosmg mortgagee can resend the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the re’um of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur. suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower w't be held responsib'e to the person who buys the property a» the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage hotter for damage to the property during me redemption period If you are a tenant m the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated October 17. 2013 Orlans Associates. P C Attorneys tor Serv cuf P.O 80x 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Fite No 13 011315 (10-17)(11-07) �Page 12 - Thu;way. October 24, 2013 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES /AnM^T^DEBTVolTECTORATrXpTFORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt co’l«ctor attempting to collect a debt Any Information obtained w i> be used for this purpose. If you am in the M'litary, please contact our office at tho number ksted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by. Raymond J Pomer, an unowned man. to Union Federal Bonk of Indianapolis, its successors and ess:gns. Mongaaee, dated October 28, 2004 and recorded November 1, 2004 m Instrument # 1136525 Barry County Records, Mchqan. Sa:d rnortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to Crt'Mortgage, Inc., by assignment dated February 28. 2013 o"d recordod March 8, 2013 >n Instrument * 2013-002614 cn which mortgage mere is clamed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and N no Cents ($151.774 09) including interest 5.875% per annum Under the power of salo contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby g.vcn that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at pubLc vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County al 1:00PM on October 31. 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as. Maka/Model- Redman Vin'Serial «: 11263989 Model Year: 2001 Unit No.9 of Hickory Grove, a Condom n.um, according to the Master Deed dated May 13, 1996 and recorded May 14. 1996 in the Barry County Reg ster of Deeds, Libor 660. Page 303. and amended in Ltber 668, Page 442, and known as Barry County Subdivision Plan r/7. Together with an undivided interest as a tenant in common in Ihe common elements of the Condominium. if any, and aH other rights and inter­ ests appurtenant to sa;d Umt No. 9 of Hickory Grove. Commonly known as 15358 Brooklodge Rd. Hickory Corners Ml 49060 Tie redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale, or upon the expiration ol tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later, or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judcature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during tho redemption penod. Dated. 10D3<2013 Cit'Mortgage. Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestvo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87549 (10­ 03)(10-24) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHELLE A CARPENTER. A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgaae Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for THE BANK OF HOLLAND. Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2010. and recorded on May 11.2010. >n Document No 201005110004746, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S Bank National Association, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Eighty-Three Cents ($233,893.63). mcludng interest at 4.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, At tho East doors of the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 7. 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2022.77 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 347.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 512.22 FEET, THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 72 MINUTES 59 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 400 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED ON SURVEY SKETCH NO. 2004040-PDE. SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT RECORDED IN THE BARRY COUNTY PALMER FARMS SITE CONDO­ MINIUM. SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STORM WATER RETENTION WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 242 48 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 66.58 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 20.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 165.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 20 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 165 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from thc date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 660.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the dale of such sa'e II the above referenced properly is sold at a foreclosure uile under Chapter 600 of Ihe Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, tho borrower w.ll be held responsible to the person who buys tho proptrty at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period I' Ihe sals is set as de for any reason. the Purcnasor <»t the sale shall bo entitled on<y to a ruturn of the deposit pa d The purchaser shall have no further recourse against Ihe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or tho Mortgagee's attorney, u S Sunk National Association Mortgageo/Asstgnetj Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23338 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington H'li\ Ml 4833-; USB 003051 FHLMC (10-i0)( 10-31) STATE OF MICHIGAN dooBATE COURT COUNTY OF In manor evN0PslS Rutland Charter township board meeting « OCtS^? 2013-7:30 P.M. Afife "^g 10 0,der and P'0'’9’ °' Ruth doyd Trust Dntoot W8,,’re- Ca'r' B"'lmoro- birth- 06/2Vi^?’,TORS TO ALL CRBDhOHo. The decedent. Hazol NOTICE TO plOfe is no personal Ruth Cloyd d-edUte to whom Absent: *l>P">«dlh„A ^asamendod. APP'Ovod Iho Consent A9ond:' ?S Authorize tnQ tOwnsh«P attorney to retain opprais- representative cf lh0 ® n lssued. Creditors ot Letters of Author.ty have cjaims against Ihe rH»^o^rx4mon,h5aner Rp«,CO5 ,or the two tax apPJa’ “s**- bv?M 'h- ""t "“I’0“ qU 0'''° m" ux fun can vQ|e by^rou ,h° 20,3 wint0f U1X ,0Vy 33 amonded the date of publication of this nonce. of October 22. 2013 Catherine C. Metzler - P38690 200 1000 West Michigan Avenue. Suite 20 Ka’amazoo, Ml 49007-3960 269-226-2963 Mark A. Cloyd ... dQ009 6985 N 12th SL Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 o’ coats for 2013 Algonquin Lak0 Weed Control, by roll call volo. First roaq-ng 0’ Ordinance #2013-145. approving an agreement |0 establish a '01/5 ,0"’""’ Con""14810" '°r ,h° USEDA’ 269-382-1943 Marcia L Frio B|oom ngdalo, Ml 49026 15021 County Road 665, Bioom ngu . 269-521-3469 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILTTARY DUTY IFOR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIORIONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has *>«" ma*> the conditions of a mortgage made by Casy Schmidt, an unmarried man. to Fifth Th-rd। MWjg® • Ml LLC Mortoageo, dated September 11. ^009 and recorded September 15, 2009 in Instrument Number 200909150009246, ^County^rts Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Tn d Mortgage Company by assignment Tho 0 is dammed9lo bo due at Ihe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six• Hund'ed Forty-Four and 84/100 Dollars ($137,644.84) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m satd mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa’d mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of Ihe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at Ihe place of holding the circuit court w-thin Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013. Said premises are located in. the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Tho land referred to herein below is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, State of M chigan, and is described as follows:Lots 18. 19 and 20, Morey’s Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 46, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho dale ot such salo. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the salo. In thal event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to Ihe property dur.ng the: redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 10. 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C . Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-012485 77531376 (10-10)(10-31) IF YOU ARE NOY/ ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bcen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Henry Yarbrough and Cynthia Yarbrough, husband and wife, to Wilmmgion Finance, a division of AIG Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated April 18, 2005 and recorded May 9, 2005, in Instrument Number 1146143. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now- held by CitMortgage, Inc. successor by merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Six and 15/100 Dollars (S89,376.15) including interest at 4 49% per annum. Under tho power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding Ihe circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7. 2013. Said premises are located in tho City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 2/3 of Lot 897 and tho East 10 feet of the South 2/3 of Lot 898 of Ihe City, formerly Village, of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to tho recorded plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w<th MCLA §600.3241 n, in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho date of such salo. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to Ihe return ol tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If the property Is sold at foreclosure salo. pur­ suant lo MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption penod If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 10, 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007 Filo No. 13-011966 77531365 (10-10)(10-31) R(^olution 02013-170, Redetermmation Novcrnb° PUb' C hoarin9tor uSEDA Amendrnonl ,or Adopt°d Resolution #2013-171, to update tho Building and Electrical permit fee schedule. Motion to reject the current purchase offer for township property and leave negotiations open by roll call vole. Meotmg Adjourned at 9:30p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clork !° by> Jifn Carr. Supervisor ^wrutlandtownshlp.org 06625139 MORTGAGE SALE - Defaull has been mado in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made oy Robert O. Brown, Jr. and Rosemary A. Brown, nusband and wife, dated February 28, 2005, and recorded on March 30, 2005. in Instrument Number 1143467. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said Mortgage is hold by Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, fka Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan). The sum cia.med to be duo and owing on said Mortgage as of tho date of this Notice is $110,380.83, with inter­ est accruing al $6.03 per diem. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage shall be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at pubic venue at tho Barry County Circuit Court. 220 W Stalo St. Hastings. Ml 49058. at 1.00 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Tho Mortgagee will apply tho sn|es proceeds to tho debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount duo at a rate ol interest equal to 3.99% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by tho Mortgagee to pro­ tect its interest in the property. Tho properties to bo sold at foreclosure are all that real estate situated in tho Township of Irving, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described «s follows: BEING LOT NUM­ BER 1, IN HIDDEN HOLLOW ESTATES NUMBER ONE. AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDED PLA17MAP THEREOF IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS. PAGE 19 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Tax Parcel ID No. 08­ 08-050-001-01 Commuty known as. 2249 Stanton Dnvo, Middleville. Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months tom ths date of salo pur­ suant to M C L. §600 3240(7). October 1,2013 Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banxjig Corporation as suc­ cessor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, fka Filth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Kilpatrick & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank 903 N. Opdyke Rd., Suite C Auburn Hills, Ml 48326 (248) 377-0700 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICK FEIRICK and NANCY FEIRICK. HUSBAND AND WIFE, lo BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2005. and recorded on August 26, 2005, in Document No. 1151709, and assigned by said mortgagee lo Federal National Mortgage Association, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Nino Thousand Four Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($149,419.44), including interest at 3.000% per annum. Under the power of si® contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caso mado and provided, notice is hereby given thal said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of ihe mortgaged prem­ ises, or somo part of them at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 31, 2013 Sa’d premses are located In 2°unty’ Michigan and are described as. SIT­ UATED AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE IN BARRY COUNTY. AND STATE OF MICHIGAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS ^EO%He1oSg THENCE SOUTH I; , 80 FEET. THENCE WEST £6 feet. thSicf NORffl .80 FEET TO BEGINNING Parcpi P°THE SOUTH 225 FEET OP THE EAST 49 FeEV0rTHE WEST 349 FEET OF the following1 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST UkLGof SECTION 34. TOWN 4 NORTH. Range E,n WEST. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP. BAHRv COUNTY. MICHIGAN. 598 FEET SOUTH opLcWEST 1 / 4 CORNER; thence east°F THE WESnce SOUTH 714.8 Noll. THENCE wrsT 476 FEET; THENCE NORTH 714 8 £ WEST4 0F beg|N_ NING. Tha rn(|rEET TO T h ,| bc 0 months a?™ in ncc,LU' tb-o bni "ah W48CL 600 3241a. in . ii be held responsible to Prcebna'derman & Sherman. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13-26464-DE Estate o! Donald K Draves. Dale of birth. 06/13/1941. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donald K. Draves, who lived al 6850 North Broadway, Freeport. Michigan died 07/24/2013. Creditors of Ihe decedent aro notified that all claims agamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented lo Dawn M Naylor, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302. Hastings and the named/proposod personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice. 77M1M.1 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you aro in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jack C. Craft, A Married Man, and Connie Craft. A Married Woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated December 28,2007 and recorded January 31.2008 in Instrument # 20080131-0000954 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB, by assignment dated October 1, 2013 and recorded October 9. 2013 in Instrument # 2013-012215 on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo al tho dato hereof the sum ol Seventy-Five Thousand Nino Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($75,914.17) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute In such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on November 14, 2013 Said premises aro situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are ' described as: Lot(s) 44, Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Pago 73. Barry County Records. Commonly known as 8707 Cory Dr, Delton Ml 49046 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which caso tho redemption pen­ od shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.324 la(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. II the property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho proper­ ty during tho redemption period. Dated: 10/17/2013 Flagslar Bank, FSB Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteslivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No. 13-87988 (10-17)(11-07) 77S815C5 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you aro in tho Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by; Mark L. Anderson and Gwen J. Anderson, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2007 and recorded August 29. 2007 in Instrument # 20070829-0001410 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by assignment dated Juno 23. 2010 and recorded July 6, 2010 in Instrument // 201007060006403 on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($96,449.76) including interest 6.25% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such caso mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public venduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1.00 PM on November 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland. Burry County, Michigan. and are described as. Lots 405,406, and tho West ono-haif of the 407 Al-GonQuin Lake Properties, Unit No.2. according to tho recorded p’at thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Pago 63. Commonly known as 2700 Chippewa Trail, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho dato of such sale, un'ess determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3241a, in which case tha redemption period shall be 30 days from Ihe dato of such salo, or upon the expiration of tha notice required by MCL 600 324la(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. II tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Ihe Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to tho person who buys me property al tha mort­ gage foreclosure safe or to tno mortgage holder far damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od Dated: 10’17/2013 Nalionstar Mortgage LLC Assonee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Polaslivo & Associates, PC 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester H 'Is. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13 88164 (1O-17)(11-O7) COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION SXARE,NACT,VE that ovonL your damages, If any, shall bei limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. iznoTf ahf SALE • Default has bean made m /august 6. 2007 in instrument and assigned by said Mortgagee to Na'®"-5™ Mortgage LLC as ass.gneo as documented by an assignment, in Barry county 'ecords Mrc.i'Oan on Which mortgage there is claimed to be duerat«w date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 58/100 Date: 10/14/2013 Robert L. Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Dawn M. Naylor 7440 Welbley Street Blacklick. Ohio 43004 T*i Dollars ($141,567.58). Under the power of sale contained n said mortqago and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi. be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the p’ace of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on November 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Pleasant Valley Plat accord­ ing to the plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, page 13 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 10, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #240752F02 (10-10)(10-31) 77581263 NOTCE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN W. BIEK and DONNA L BIEK, his wife, 100 COATS GROVE ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058, Mortgagor(s). to MORTGAGE CENTER. LLC, 29621 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY. SOUTH­ FIELD, Ml 48034. Mortgagee, dated OCTOBER 2. 2006. and recorded on OCTOBER 19. 2006. in INSTRUMENT NO. 1171624 in the ofltce ot the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State ol Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOU­ SAND NINETY FIVE AND 15/100THS ($156,095.15) DOLLARS including interest at (6.125%) percent per annum along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said mortgage or any part tnereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and tho statute in such case mado. and provided, notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some other part of them, at the Barry County Circuit Court, City of Hastings. Barry County, and State of Michigan on NOVEMBER 14, 2013, AT 1.00 P.M in the after­ noon, lo sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described In said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount so as aforesaid duo on said Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorney fee. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by Ihe undersigned necessary to protect their interest in tho premises, which sa:d premises is described as: TOWNSHIP OF HAST­ INGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT 83.5 FEET EAST AND 450 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5. THENCE SOUTH 28.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 17 MINUTES EAST. 211.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST. 84.75 FEET THENCE NORTH 71.3 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF LEACH LAKE; THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF SAID SkE FEET W0RE LESS DUE EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING’ THENCE eREtvT £nToHcEocPLACE 0F beoZng ptop ERTY ADDRESS: 100 COATS ROah HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. Ml <9050GROVF CS penod shall be ssx (6) months Iron, the data of such ° iUj?!?8S de!e,mined abandoned m accordance wan MCL 600.3241a. tn which ease,", igssss DATED: 10^”it “toX"; ’’“S’ ^J770 �scanner . Tlitf Hastings R.innor - Thurwla/. Ociol’*:f X............ “ ' 4 ™.... tlnuea«•»fnm 1 e\piv\sed Tuesday. “I have basic concerns,” said Stobonbuni. *' I his is a request coming from a sheriff who has bcen over his budget for the second year in a row. Now he’s asking lor equipment that we may or max not even need.” Financial concerns and fiscal responsibility were also part of Jacobs* closing remarks as he proposed the board not to be part of some­ one ehe’s mistake. "Remember, this is not free,” cautioned Jacobs. "This is a big mistake (hat our federal government has made, and the Rapiscan corn pany is now on the line for over $40 million. They’ve got these machines on skids in a warehouse somewhere and they just want to get rid of them. “We shouldn't, in Barry County, be a vic­ tim of their mistake.” hi other business, the board: • Approved a Barry County Resource Network grant application to the Barry Community Foundation to fund the Suicide Awareness Initiative. Zh''S '0,< in 'he7 i’".” Was n>aHer until \,n * ' lone disub|e (|) hmught up sonu, ’ • but agreed that -Jack T Dar '>n>l Bo^'n,J" and 1 "“ul'l “P here to lie also obic. t . 1 full-bodj scanning 'cJuid*’’ c,’n""nlion 'hat 'tonal ntentbets Of lh “ d pmfes. he anested for (lriZo,ni'’'’n>ly who might offenses. nv,nS «"dcr the influence “I don’t cans if v • flunky, ’ contended Vy m ! tprotcv,‘o«al or a he trc^red the " ' ,hi"k ddr hX ,hc,^«cMi., "-b Jus'« li'Ue over the limi;"’’'' CWn ‘f *hc>’rc cents. r>ul|ldasseti.<|lank,;rS..a!'11 |,riv;lc.' con people who'se r”* i*’’ ' 'c in'crvicwed ,he> don’t reallyZZ “ 'Dar’s Pl^' and opposition '”"thC.n“!: 'S.lol'""b,,rS Mated his machine XT* *’f ,hc 'or dtlterent reasons than GRAND MARSHAL, continued from page 5-------marching band chairperson. Michigan, have two grown children who graduated from Hastings High School — Helen, a senior at Olivet College, and Emily a sophomore nt .Aquinas College. In addition to volunteering at Hastings schools, Macqueen is the chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, direc­ tor of the Thomapple Wind Band, serves as the assistant marching band director al Lakewood High School, is a Professional Education Service Group substitute teacher, music consultant, and a bass player for Second Chance jazz group. His hobbies include woodworking, tropical fish, music and volunteering. and X''" WaS.t?’n' in Manhattan. Kan.. West Ottawa H%^Xi.^U±edfrohh and'mrf1"1'6 <kgree fm,n Olivct Collc£e lhdvZ.‘ WOrk al Ccn,ral Michigan Hinh's L’ i ;iL'9UCt’n taught at Mio AuSable iich School in Mm. and LaSalle High School . Ignace before becoming Lakewood’s band director. After retirement, he owned and operated Beyond the Cos er Books in down­ town Hastings, lie is employed by the t-atedonia Community School’s grounds department. Macqueen and his wife. Mary, who works in public health management for the State of . Approved a ‘iK’pX’" ,h' Calhoun (ounty j^use for rental of jail ‘ ,f AUpH. T^ ’°Uniy inmates for rhe month SJ() e county has paid a total 0Vjhoim eoUnf. (n,Mng inmates in luiton an |nlCndmeni to • Approved a budb electing re.^ ^cur­ rent fiscal year budg* f()Ur fUndv JJiic and expenditure ’’^^‘^ujiitation flInd 7ge“' eral fund, building f^d. divcn. ed felons fund and tht^|4 bud • • Approved the - eron/v* W|,h an amendmenl elimina""? ’w he ’ *<1''^ for the addition of a vchiel for Zoning enforcement. • lh • Approved claims *n ine amount of . Approved a 2008 Ted Thomas Knuppenburg, 27. ot Hastings sentenced Oct. 16 in Barry’ County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail. He plead­ ed guilty July 31 to one count of home inva­ sion. Two additional charg.es ot larceny from a building were dismissed by thc prosecuting attorney’s office. Knuppenburg was given tredil for 86 days served in jail and ordered lo pay $7,746 in court costs and fines and including $5,798 in restitution. He also was Hastings City Police were called to the 500 block of East Green Street Oct. 20 where homeowners told police an unknown man was sleeping on their couch. After being woken by police, the 27-year-old man from Kalamazoo told them he had been out drinking with fnends who let him into the home to sleep on the couch. He told police he did not know where he was or whose house he was in. The man was arrested for illegal entry and taken to the Barry County Jail. Mother-daughter argument turns into assault A confrontation thal started when a Hastings mother found her 15-year-old daughter with cigarettes and not going to school ended in an argument. Hastings City Police were called Oct. 18 to the 700 block of North Hanover Street. Officers reported die mother confronted her daughter about the cigarettes and missing school and they got in to a verbal argument that led to her daughter assaulting her. Police forwarded information to the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney's office for further review. K9 unit tracks suicidal man Barry County Sheriff’s K9 team success­ fully tracked a potentially suicidal suspect to a grassy field area. Police dog Graham and officer Richelie Spencer assisted other police in the search for the man in the area ot Rison Drive near Patterson Road in Yankee Springs Township. Officers located the sus­ pect \ vehicle parked in the area, then used the dog to try to track the man. I he man was found hiding under a pine tree and did not resist officers when located. 'Ihe incident occurred about 11:30 p.m. Cct. 19. Mce investigate report of missing necklace A 68 year old patient at Pennock Ho^P’1*’ ,el>onedly took off her necklace while ge an X-ray Oct. 14 and forgot the neck *** when she left. When she realized she Wl have the necklace, police said she Uk to the hospital to get it. but it Hastings City Police said the • r*L ’inickiu l0|tj police she also forgot a K heck luce after puttim’ it on a table m e Ihe necklace is a 20-inch yellow gold necklace with three diamonds value a SI.250. Fighting, drinking parents cause child concern A 10-year-old girl was taken from her par­ ents after telling police she did not feel safe being with them since they had been drink­ ing. Police were called to the Parkview Motel Oct. 18 after others heard yelling and screaming from a room. Police said the mar­ ried couple had gotten into an argument. A complaint was fumed over to the Barry County Child Protective Services for further investigation. Police investigate multiple thefts from vehicles A 60-year-old Rutland Township woman reported theft of items from three vehicles parked on her property. The incident was reported about 9:35 a.m. Oct. 11 in thc 1700 block of Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Items taken from the three vehicles included change, a purse, keys, personal items and CDs. Later that morning, sheriff’s deputies were called to the nearby 2800 block of Agaming Street, Hastings, where a 48-yearold man reported theft from his truck overnight. Items taken included a chain saw. money and cell phone. Another case of someone breaking into vehicles was report­ ed in the 600 block of East Sisson Road. Carlton Township. A 28-year-old man reported that three vehicles were ransacked and some prescription medication was taken from one of the vehicles. Upset teen injures hand by punching car Hastings Police were called to the parking lot of Pennock Hospital Oct. 21 after a moth­ er said her 15-year-old daughter became argumentative and assaulted her while the mother was driving. The mother told police her daughter was upset because she was not allowed to walk to school with her boyfriend. The daughter then allegedly start­ ed throwing punches inside of the car, hurt­ ing herself. She was taken into the emer­ gency room for X-rays to her hand. Police have turned information about the incident over the Barry County Prosecuting /Attorney’s office lor review. ordered to participate in and successfully complete the court’s Sw ift and Sure Sanctions program and not have any contact or be with­ in 3<X) feel of thc victim’s property. He wa> ordered to serve 60 mouths on probation and w ill have the lust two months of his jail term suspended upon successful probation. While in jail. Knuppenburg is to receive behavioral and substance abuse counseling. ^J!m,ni|nieni to two county sheriff conin • retirees who were eligible for a ™ ■^nual 2 per. cent compounded cojd 0 C increase. By fully funding accrued lta» ^' Jbunty will pay a one-time cost o ,205. Similar compounded cost of ?,vl ,ncrcas<N were negotiated out of existing racts following expiration of the 2(X)8 agreement. • Approved hiring Nancy Ohlc of thc finn PT&DR for strategic planning sessions that Slolsonburg says will I *gm next month. Commissioner Ben Geiger cast the dissenting vote on the 6-1 decision"I don’t think we’ve proved our case that we need strategic planning at this point," said Geiger after Tuesday ’s meeting. ‘•y|lc are not clearly defined m terms of what we expect lo accomplish. This whole thing start­ ed out as a discussion about facilities, and now we’re talking about something much big­ ger." Hie board next meets luesday, Nov. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. . Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Business Services Help Wanted For Sale WATERBASEMENT PROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SFRVICES walerprooting, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed, Free estimates. (517)290-5556. DIRECTOR FOOD SERVICE: Delton Kellogg Schools is seeking an experienced Director of Food Service, Please visit our website at www.dk.schools.org (or ad­ ditional information or email chcrsha@ dkscliools.org AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 GLOBAL DISCOUNT GA­ RAGE DOORS. Spring re­ pairs, electric openers re­ placed and repaired, Free es­ timates, Ixiwesl prices guar­ anteed. Call (616)334-3574. IN HOME SENIOR CARE: GUILTY, continued Are you looking for some­ one lo check in on your eld­ from page 11------erly loved One? Darling Couple finds stranger sleeping on couch 7013 - Pago 13 a lake. Officers also found in Adams’ Ionia County Jail cell several books with refer­ ences to his dislike for Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell uritten in them. The case did not involve McDowell. However, Ionia County Judge David Hoort heard thc case in her place. "It’s a common theme. If Carlton Adams doesn’t tike you or you cross him. he tries to rub you out," said Barry County assistant prosecuting attorney . t i,’. Larry- Lewis. . n I xw is said m vft>4ng that likely’ . .. > . r .. • , , many inmates are not fond of the judge or police of ficers who put them in jail. But trying to solicit a hit on someone goes well beyond simply bring upset, he said. Defense Attorney Jeffrey Kortes tried to discredit the witnesses — Deming and Brarnlet — who have both been incarcerated for many years on various charges. Kortes said Brarnlet has told many stories and alleged many different things during his time in jail, including having an alleged affair with a corrections officer in Ionia County, and fil­ ing a civil lawsuit against Ionia County cor­ rections department for allegedly denying him medications, use of excessive force and illegal strip searches. Ionia County officers testified none of the incidents happened as Brarnlet alleged. A Michigan State Police trooper said charges of filing a false police report were filed against Brarnlet after his allegations. Kortes also had character witnesses lined up to testify for Adams. One witness said Adams helped him many times by loaning him money and letting him work off the debt. He described Adams as a giving and charita­ ble person. Arson investigation continues 7 he Hastings City Pulicc Department con­ tinues to investigate a suspected arson fire that occurred Aug. 30, 2009. at 2 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Broadway Avenue in Hastings. The fire destroyed a house at the intersection of North Broadway and Amy Street. Anyone with knowledge or information of this fire is encouraged W ta^ foe Hastings City Police Department. 269-945-5744. or the arson tip line, SOO-44-ARSON. There is a possible reward of up to $5.<HX), according to the city police. DRIVERS: S2000 SIGN-ON Bonus! Dedicated I lome Daily’ Great Pay & Miles! CDL-A, 1 yr. OTR. NFFS. 800-748-0192 x2. 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Th-.c newepapct will not knowingly arevf-t any adicrtitnig l<v teal c<tate which h tn vioUtioa of the bn Our teadm xx hereby interned that all dwelling* advertnrd in th e no* .paper are available ret an equal <•pf*«ftunlty ha* To irport dt«cnnunauixi call the f-sir Houwng Center at Mft 4M 29MI Ibc KUDtolM.-vettkphrec camber (er tint haar.ir. impaired i» 1 HO 9:7*>:7< JHOVmMfS Idea-1235 TITUS TWLS SC3JICT TO DUK£ FAIL MOVIES TURBO O B AD CRAMP A.-0 Fp: sun n .20. ’ -'o. 4 ao. i io. o « MO?4Wt0 4 30. 10,040 OCARRlEiKj FRI-SUN 12 05. 3 20 4 40 1 <X\ W 3U MON Wf D 4 40. 7 00. 0 W O ESCAPE PLAJI'ib I RJ SUN 11 10.1 4? 4 tO. 6-W.'} 2Z MON IVi 0 4 10 6 SQ. <: GRAVITY t’-’G i? DA’IY <• 40 • 30 GRAVITY .r:; t3f tj urtttnrvnji«leaf r FA! SUN If’ 2 00. t .X). •» 10 VON.WEO4:>) ? 10 Q<now Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (%Htn7qpntlor Rick Jones. Republican. 24th District (Allegan. Barry and Eaton coun­ . Si M>hinan State Senate. Stale Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915. 125 West San S lo Losing Ml 4’8909-7536 Send mail to P. O. Box 30030, Lansing. Mi. 48909 Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senqones@senate.rn.chigan.gov c.a.o Ronmsentative Mike Callton, Republican. 87th District (All ol Barry County). miinHonn House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Build.ng, Lansing. Ml W933 Phone (517) 373 0842 e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Windows broken at rental home z\ 40 year-old Middleville man reported d image to a home he is renting in the 1I (XX) block of West M l 79. The man told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies foui windows were broken out ol the home. Nothing was r .njirtcd missing from inside the home. The Sent was reported about 5.15 p.m. Oct. 13. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. , .■ Reoublican, 3rd District (All ol Barry County). 1714 Longworth House JUS,l2Aw^ Washington. D C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225 3831, fax (202) 225SSSSm 166. Federal Build.ng, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224 Carl Levin, Demo • phone (202)224-6221. Dis» Grand Rapids, e)| senate OHice Building, Washington. DC. 205to H}ce. 11Q Michigan Ave , Federal Building. Room 134’ (6)G) 453.2531 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1.202-224-3121 • �- Thursday. Octobe' 24, 2013 - Tbo Hastings Pa9e H » Saxon spikers take tourney title at Leslie with 5-0 mark The Saxons pulled out a trio of tight match­ es to end the day undefeated at thc Leslie invitational Saturday. Hastings’ varsity volleyball team earned the tournament championship with a 25-21. 25-21 over Dundee in the championship match. _ The two matches leading up to the final both went three sets. The Saxons topped Ovid-Hsic 25-14. 23-25. 15-13 and then East Laming 23-25. -51~. JThe Hastings pr for |hc d ?5,J() and also topping 25-IsVandcrvook Lake ~ dk Daj| WTnXffte with 44 Mils. Grace led the HmU fc d McKcn/ie Tesske Bosnia added 25 -»’u haJ l7' im 122 assists throughout lheHc"urs"fcof"ihe tournament. Christy Clark le‘! 'h' S'txons in aces with u-n. a,IlT "as dso strong defensively nt the "‘h'Wring ^'blocks. -Mary Feldpausch led the -Saxon team in the ^'k nnv digging balK Hastings also got deft.nsi support from Bosnia and Jillian Zull. Hnslings C|()ses out the OK Gold ^oiiien.-nce duals at South Christian uirsday taktng on the host Sailors and the ’honiappJc Kellogg Trojans. Wayland will be the fourth lvuni Soulh Christian tonight. *he Wddcats knocked off the visiting Saxons 25-19, 25-17, 25-8 last Thursday in “nf«*n«aclion. The Hastings varsity volleyball team shows off its trophy after winning y Leslie Invitational by topping Dundee in the championship match. >oam mem (front from left) Grace Bosma. Maddie Dailey, McKenzie Teske, Erin G099ir,s. Meade, (back) coach Vai Slaughter. Sarah Taylor, Jillian Zull, Lexi Price, Christy uiarK, Kaylie Lumbert and Mary Feldpausch. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks - 20; Incredibowls - 15; Team 4 - 13; Street Bowlers - 13; Happy Hookers - 12; Why So Serious - 8; The Wild Bunch - 7 Womens Good Games & Scries - K. Pktt 152-411; E. Bixler - 123-341; M. Bixler - 119­ 33; L. Shepard - 114-313; S. VanDenBurg 203; K. Becker 186. Mens Good Games & Series - D. McKee 226-623; R Craven - 200-558; C. Gulch - 205­ 531; Jy. Shoebridge - 185-476; J. Craven 172-470; t. Myers -118-312; J. Shoebridge. L. Carlson - 132. The Saxons Mary Feldpausch steps up to dig a Wildcat serve during her team’s OK Gold Conference dual at Wayland Union High School Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Maddie Dailey (left) and Erin Goggins go up to try and block an attack at Wayland Union High School Thursday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE FALL LEAF PICKUP The City of Hastings Department of Public Services will again be providing a fall leaf pickup, scheduled to begin Monday. November 4,2013. City crews will begin picking up leaves in the Second Ward and Third Ward south of State Street. City Crews will then finish Second Ward and Third Ward north of State Street and move into First Ward north of the Thomapple River. Crews will finish in Fourth Ward from Broadway to the west City limits. Residents should place leaves to be picked up either very near the curb if a parking lane is present or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. Residents should not place leaves in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. Residents should have their leaves raked out prior to the start of the leaf pickup to allow us to complete the project in an efficient and timely manner. Your cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated. There will be an announcement on WBCH radio each week­ day morning informing citizens on the location of the City work crews, including a tentative area that will be covered that day and where the work crews will be headed the next day. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 771*1570 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 22, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. TM8-SV Tuesday Night Mixed Hurless Machine Shop 17; J-Bar 16; Carl’s Soft Water 16; Boyce Milk Haulers 15. High Game - R. Daman 258; D. Blakely 247; R. Furlong 230; d. Benner 210; G. hause 192; D. Wilkins 181. High Series - R. Daman 678; D. Blakely 618; R. Furlong 602; D. Benner 556; d'. Wilkins 528. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PARKS BOARD IMMEDIATE OPENING (1 Position) This term will run until the general elec­ tion in November 2014. Monday Mixerettes Dean’s Dolls 20-8; Nashville Chiropractic 20-8; Kent Oil 17-11; Dewey’s Auto Body 16­ 12; Creekside Growers 8-10. Good Games & Series - K. Eberly 210­ 550; D. Anders 159-451; E. Ulrich 163; C. Hurless 154-442; P. Fowler 155; S. Dunham 175-450; N. Potter 151; K. Fowler 196. Noeda to bo: Posidon! of Pra.ncvi' o Townshp 18 years of ago or otter Registered Voter Partis Board moots every 4th Monday of tho Month at 700pm at tbo Township Hail Send or drop-off rosume, letter of Interest and contJCt Information by 5PM on November 6,2013 to: 77531107 Prairieville Township Board 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 or fax; 269-623-3407 Tuesday TYios C&N Girls 23-9; l^ook Ins. 17.5-14.5; Sue’s Team 17-11; Team I 16-17; Team Turkey 16­ 16; BC’s 15-9, Coleman Agency 14.5-13.5: LO-K-TION 3 14-18; Broadway BP 10-22; Ghost Team 0-32. • • Team High Game - C&N Girls 521: Team I 458; LO-K-TION 3 438. Team High Scries - C&N Girls 1372. Team 1 1209; LO-K-TION 3 1196. Team High Handicap - C&N Girls 688; LO-K-TION 3 621; Sue’s Team 611 Team High Series Handicap - C&N Girls 1873; Sue’s Team 1769; LO-K-TION 3 1742 High Game - Ruth 206; Bre B. 189; Renee B. 180 High Scries - ruth 503; Shirlee V. 502; Bre B. 459. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 20.5-7.5: Butterfingers 20-8: M&M’s 17.5-10.5; Ward’s Friends 17-11; Has Becns 16-12; Early Risers 15-13: Just Having Fun 14-14; King Pins 13-15; Jan’s Team 12­ 16: Sun Risers 11-17; Pin Seekers 11-17. Good Games & Series Women: - A. Tasker 144; N. Frost 145; Y. Cheeseman 194; G. Scobey 179-472; L. Yoder 137; C. Stuart 164: M. Wieland 167-463. Good (James & Scries Men: - L. Markley 150; D. Murphy 143; B. Terry 193-563; J. Kleinbrink 166-407; D. Dimmers 209; W. Madder 190; R. Hart 129; D. Kicrsey 180; L Brandt 188; C. Atkinson 202-547; R. Obreiler 192. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 26-2; Eye & ENT 18-10; Brush Works Painting 13-15; Boniface Construction 12-16; Delton Suds 12-16. Good Games & Series Women: - A. Tasker 157-388; J. Shurlow 155; N. Potter 131-376; J. Rice 174-502; L. Elliston 210-557; F. Smith 183-467: S. Beebe 195-496. Good Games & Scries Men: - M. Boniface 195. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. ____________ PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES City of Hastings City of Hastings Barry County, Michigan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO RUTLAND | CHARTER TOWNSHIP - CITY OF HASTINGS URBAN SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE mat the Gty Council of the City of Hastings. Barry County. fZ.cn.gm will no’-d a pubic hearing on Monday October 26. 2013. al 7.00 PM. In Council Chambers on the second floor ct Cry Half. 201 E. State Street. Hastings Michigan. 49058 to consider a proposed Amendment to an Agox-mon! for Urban Services and Economic Development Ag-eoment nne "Agreement') between tne Cty of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township, pursuant to Act 425 of the Pub c Acts of Michigan of 1984. as amended (’Act 425") Thu proposed Amendment pertains lo ihe creation of a joint plann-ng comms^on lo exerctco certain planrwig and zoning func­ tion*: ri con<#t»onaly transferred under the Agreement. A copy of the proposed Amend r.uni to the Agreement (including a mao and kxyil description of the Property; 1$ on f.'o m the office c! ihe City Cuxk and may bo examined at the City ha’I at tno ..rjo'i/i'j provided above dix-ng normal Gty business hours and Written comrw.f'i ccxxxxr-ng the proposed Agreement w be !.’.*! 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They jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the second set and a 6-1 lead in lhe-third. and never really let the Raiders gel going “We get together in the middle.” VantLand nuvre ;han , celebrated ir>dividual mnngh, ;(1, , 1 .^binicd clinch,ng the Conference W|lllcf, ‘",l A"« Activities ftmhnd Wedncd.,.. '••’■'"’pionship a, Sonictim... th»i^> •“"won 11 eonfenm2'".soes*h,;'>»lc.-«m >«" like the Vikin,., cl,i'»>pionships in a A 14. 25-14 on the E?•S’rtland 25-22. 25ness night to impr,n'eu7x n"k' 'eacon. Then, are Jill. ” lhc le«8“e this "• !’,lll,wo matches left in the said. “Wc have to make sure we pick tach other up and not one person hangs therr Ircad. because then everybody starts lo hang their head. So. we all have to stay positive and rein­ force that it’s okay, errors arc going to hap­ pen. but we have to come back strong and make sure more errors don’t happen.” Ihe Vikings’ last two conference duals are Oct. 23 al Lansing Catholic and Oct. 30 at home against Corunna The Vikings still have yet to drop a set in the conference. ’I he Vikings improved to 23-8 overall on the year with thc w in over the Raiders TK spikers scores two more s- . . OK Gold wins at double dual J Lakewood's Charlie Smith (left) and Vanessa Reynhout go up to block an attack by Portland’s Lauren Russell during the third set of the Vikings’ 3-0 win over the host Raiders Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bromer) Lakewood setter Gabie Shellenbarger passes the ball up during Wednesday’s CAAC-White match at Portland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) league season. Every other team in the con­ ference has at least three losses. “It’s exciting,” said the Vikings' lone sen­ ior. Taylor VantLand. “We haven’t really ever had a down year.” It is the Vikings* fourth consecutive out­ right conference championship, after sharing the league w ith Williamston in 2009. “We’re coming together pretty good.’’ said Vantluind. “.Sometimes we have a few off days. When it’s a slower paced game we tend to stand around a little more, but when it gets faster we move a lol more and communicate.” Wednesday was one of those slower paced games. The Vikings had a 19-12 lead erased by a Portland run which actually got the Raiders in front 22-21 at one point. Tips for kills, by Karly Morris and Marie Hendrickson got Ihe Vikings back on track and back in the lead and then they finally closed out the set. "It’s so hard,” said Viking head coach Kellie Rowland, “because I in working with this young team, trying to speed up tempo and getting up there on the big hard hits to block, and 1 have to tell them ‘you can’t block that fast.’” “z\nd Gabie (Shellenbarger) was setting a little fast We’re doing those right things right now. but we almost had lo convert back a lit­ tle bit today to fit how- we were playing and who w e w ere playing. I hey struggle w ith that, making changes from what we’ve been practicing. I know thal. “What they didn’t do. We only made maybe five stupid errors, errors that wc can’t really account for. We’re going to hit a few out, but I’d rather have them swing.” Vanessa Reynhout led the Viking attack, knocking 13 kilL"ln-go along with eigfil*’’ blocks. Shellenbarger finished the day wilh 30 assists. Depth of TK/Hastings team too much for Catholic Central The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team will have al least a share of the conference lead when the OK Rainbow Tier II gets together for its con­ ference championship meet Nov. 8-9 in Hastings. The Trojans improved to 6-0 in league duals w ith a 113-70 lead over Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Hastings Thursday. TK/Hastings closes the season of conference duals with homematch against Grand Rapids Union today. Grand Rapids Catholic Central won seven of the 12 events, but TK/Hastings really made up for that w ith its depth. The Cougars didn t have a diver, so TK/Hastings scored 13 points in the diving competition, led by Brie Sheldon who scored 181.88 points. Raelee Olson was second with a score of 146.70 and Abbie Brower third w ith a score of 140.25. TK/Hastings also piled up points in the 100-yard breaststroke, taking the top three spots. Libby Belcher won the race in 1 minute 13.62 seconds, with Sam Richardson second in 1:21.96 and McKay la Sheldon third in 1:22.59. The’ Trojan team took two of the three relays, and had two of the three scoring four­ somes in all three relay races. The team of Hannah Bashore, Belcher, Jennifer Tuokkola and Kourtney Dobbin won the 200-yard med­ ley relay in 1:58.12 and Lauren Kroells, Kayla Kroells. Dobbin and Hayley Bashore teamed up lo win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:47.32. Hannah Bashore added a win in the !(X)- Christian tops Lion spikers in three-set conference contest Kalamazoo Christian’s varsity volleyball ’cam scored a 3-0 victory over the visiting Lions in Kalamazoo Valley Association Mlion Wednesday. Maple Valley fell by the scores ot -5* HL *5-19,25-10/ ' . . The Lions put up inorc attacks in the first Kame than the second, but did a better job ol putting those attacks to the fhxir in the second v-ct when they hit eight of their 15 kills for 1 tc Pierce and Taylor Medina had lour each for the I ions in the contest, am H;vJ| Joppie added three. JoppiC also had three aces and a team-high six digs. Kandys Larsen had a team-high seven assists for the Lions. luirsen, Pierce and Emily Morris added four digs each. Katie Dixon chipped in two aces for Maple Valley. 'I he Lions are now 0-7 in the KVA this sea­ son. They were scheduled to return to league action at home Wednesday against Hackett Catholic Central and will close out the KVA duals next Wednesday at home against Olivet Die Lions will be at the Perry tournament this Saturday Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner arts yard butterfly, touching the wall in 1104.63. Even though the Cougars won the first three individual races of the night, the Trojan team had swimmers place second, third and fourth in the 200-yard freestyle, thc 200-yard individual medley and in the 50-yard freestyle. OK spikers top Olivet for fifth KVA win Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team improved to 5-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 27-25. 25-13, 24-26, 25­ 15 victory over visiting Olivet Wednesday. Faith Ferris led the'Panthers with 18 kills and also added one block. Hannah Walker and Kristen Mohn did a solid job of sharing the setting duties, with Walker finishing with 21 assists and Mohn 18. Mohn also had five kills, two blocks and 13 digs. Walker added two kills and 16 digs. Libby Parker had a team-high 22 digs for Delton, as well as three aces. Kay.sie Hixik did a little big of everything, recording nine kills, six blocks, nine dies and an ace. Riley Smith had three aces and six digs for Delton, Alicia Lindsey chipped in five kills, and Morgan Champion added three kills, Delton Kellogg improved to 5-2 m the KVA with the win, ami was slated to return to league action with a big match al Schoolcraft Wednesday. Delton closes out thc season of JeagUc duals J'uesday at home against Pennfield/ Ihe Panthers arc now 14-26-2 overall this season, after going 1-3-1 at the Coloma Invitational Saturday Ihe Panthers topped Lawton 25-B), 25.23 and spin with Kalamazoo Central 11-25, 25­ 19. Die Panthers’ two looses in pool p|;iy were lo Mendon and Edwardsburg. ? Delton Kellogg entered bracket pl;ty sixth place, and tell to Kalamazoo Central in three sets 21 25, 25 19. 15 4. Grand Rapids Catholic Central pulled out one set against the Trojans, but that was all as the Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team added two wins to its OK Gold Conference record in Middleville ’Ihursday. ’Hie Trojans lopped the Cougars 25-22, 18­ 25. 25-20, 25-16 and also scored a 25-7, 25­ 8, 25-H win over Ottawa Hills in the double duals at TKHS. The two wins improve thc Trojans' confer­ ence record to 5-3. They’ll close out the league season at South Christian Thursday, facing Hastings and Wayland. Jessica Ziccarello led the Trojans to the win over the Cougars Thursday, blasting 23 kills and recording ten digs. Holly Dahlke had 44 assists. Amy Ziccarellohad a team-high 16 digs and three aces. In thc victor) over Ottawa Hills, Jenna Shoobridge stepped up forTK. She had seven digs and five aces. Sydney Krol and Sydney LeMay had five kills each. Taylor Cross and Dahlke had five assists each. Thc Trojans are now 39-8-3 overall after going a perfect 6-0 Saturday at their own TK Invitational. TK topped Bronson, Northview. Holland, Hopkins, Kenowa Hills and Tri-l’nity Christian to take the title. “Everyone on the team played well and it was a fun day for the team,” said TK head coach Patty Pohl LeMay had a team-high 65 kills. Jessica Ziccarello had 42. Krol 23 and Amy Ziccarello 16. Dahlke finished the day with 136 assists, to go with 35 digs. Erin Scheidel and Krol had 35 digs each as well, and Amy Ziccarello had 34. Jessica Ziccarello added 29 digs to go with a team-high eight aces. Pennfield tops Vikings for first district championship Nothing was settled after 101) minutes of soccer and five penalty kicks by each team Saturday in the Division 3 District Final between Lakewood and Pennficld al Fuller Street Field in Nashville. Lakewood’s sixth shooter in the penalty kicks, which go to sudden-death rounds after the first five shooters, fired his shot off the post. Pennfield goalkeeper Daria'n Brown stepped to the line and fired a shot past luikewood keeper Brady Forman into the net to give the Panthers their first-ever district championship with a 2-1 win over the Vikings. Lxikewood had just tied the game w ith only two minutes left in regulation, on a goal by Drew Durkee. Pennfield led throughout most of thc con­ test, after getting a goal from Keith.Browand 15 minutes in a shot from 20 yards out which was aided by the wind over Forman’s head. “Defensively, overall wc played well, but our offense could not. solve them," said Lakewood head coach.James LeVeque. He said the Panthers filled thc box with defenders, keeping the Vikings out of thc 18. "Our touches were not the greatest and we had few great scoring chances.” LeVeque said. It didn't go down to the last minutes in the district semifinals at luikewxxxl High School Wednesday, where the Vikings scored a 3-1 win over visiting Comstock. The Colls for­ feited the game with eight minutes left. LeVeque said Comstock’s coach felt the game was too physical, and the officials weren't doing enough to protect players and pulled his team off the field with eight min­ utes to go. Dustin Strand scored his second goal of the postseason, in thc second half for Lakewood, and Evan Knapp quickly added the Vikings’ third and final goal after Strand’s score. Nate Kauffman got the Vikings on die scoreboard in the first half with a goal midway through the half. SALT SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26™ • 9 AM-12 NOON SALT Cash & Carry 1 -800-852-3098 269-945-5102 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings better water, pure and simple.- OPEN DAILY 8 5. SAT. 9-12 Denver Ovt ne</ 8 Operated wSEC �pa9e 16-Thutsdav. October 24.2013-TMHast^080^ ■ ■ I1 f County teams will try to affect conference races S’ wos * Maple Valley’s Dylan Kennedy leaps Past Galesburg-Augusta’s Kaleb Hinton t0 Set into the end zone during Friday [’'Oht s homecoming contest at Maple ’al|ey High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings running back Jason Slaughter tries to fight off a South> Christiane as he runs around the right side during Friday night's OK Gold Conference contest inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Dan Goggins) ' ■ 11 :____ :___ — ___ ,___ - - - -- Saxon running back Dillon Wilkinson stretches forward to try and gain a couple extra yards at the end of a run against South Christian Friday night. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT It PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, OCT. 25™ To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Hastings City Bank sponsoring a tailgate party with tree grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game, with Wayland, starting al 5:30 p.m. at the main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The game will start al 7 p.m. SAXON SPIRIT a ... let it show! ■ /. by Brett Bremer r ' Sports Editor Conference championships are on the line Friday night. Barry County’s five varsity football teams arcn t chasing tides, but a few of them get the chance to play a part jn who gets the tro­ phies at the end of the 2013 regular season Pennfield, Schoolcraft and Olivet are tied atop the Kalamazoo Valley Association stand­ ings with 7-| records. All three teams go their separate ways this week, with Maple Valley hosting Schoolcraft and Delton Kellogg host­ ing Olivet. Pennfield takes on Constantine. The Lions and Panthers will look lo play spoiler just like Thomapple Kellogg in the OK Gold Conference. The Trojans close out the season against South Christian in Byron Center. I he Sailors clinched a share of the OK Gold Conference championship by knocking ott Hastings k$t Friday, and will be playing for the outright tide when they take on the Irojans. Ihe Sailors are also 7-1, and 4-0 in the conference. Hastings is going for its first OK Gold Conference victory Friday when it takes on a physical Wayland team. Hastings has saved homecoming forthe final game of the regular season. Lakewocx! is the only team that is finished with league play, and die only team in the county without a victory so far. Getting one w in won’t be easy, as the Vikings host rival Ionia. The Bulldogs come into the contest averag­ ing over 40 points per game and clinched a playoff spot by w inning their last two contests to improve to 6-2 overall. Current Records Thomapple Kellogg Maple Valley Delton Kellogg Hastings Lakewood O-K Gold South Christian G.R. Catholic Central Ottawa Hills Wayland Thomapple Kellogg Hastings ’ 2-6 2-6 1-7 1-7 0-8 overall (league) 7-1 (4-0) 5-3 (3-1) 5-3 (2-2) 4-4 (2-2) 2-6 0-3) 1-7 (0-4) overall (league) KVA 7-1 (7-1) Olivet 7-1 (7-1) Pennfield 7-1 (7-1) Schoolcraft 5-3 (5-3) Constantine 5-3 (5-3) Parchment 3-5 (3-5) Kahunazoo Christian 3-5 (3-5) Hackett Catholic Central 2-6 (2-6) Maple Valley 1-7 (1-7) Delton Kellogg 0-8 (0-8) Galesburg-Augu^a C'AAC-White Portland Fansing Catholic Williamston Coninna Rockbridge Lakewood Maple Valley’s Beau Johnson beats a couple of Galesburg-Augusta defenders around the left side and races towards the end zone Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Friday, rushing 15 times for 47 yards and his up by three scores and seal the w in. The first of Shaffer’s three touchdow ns cut team's lone touchdown. He was also 2-of-4 into a 27-0 Sailor lead in the second quarter. passing for 12 yards. He scored from 45 yards out and then added Reed’s touchdown came from four yards the two-point run himself. Hie Saxons’ three out in the fourth quarter. Cole Mabie tacked on the extra-point fol­ other two-point tries came up short of the lowing Reed’s scoring run, then added a 25goal-line. Plasman led the Sailor attack, rushing 16 yard field goal later in the quarter. The Panthers’ other quarterback. Brady times for 164 yards and three scores. His first touchdown run came from 25 yards out. get­ Mills, was l-of-5 passing for 24 yards. He ting the Sailors their first points in the open­ was intercepted twice by thc Eagles, one of ing quarter. He also scored on a 5-yard run in which was relumed 59 yards for a touchdown by Tyler Bush. the second quarter. Tom Hurst threw touchdown passes of 15 Sailor quarterback Jon Wassink was 12-of20 passing for 154 yards. He completed a 43- and 22 yards to teammate Trevor Stoddard, yarxl touchdown pass to Heyboer early in thc and Phil Pelton and Cody Mikel added touch­ second quarter, after scoring on runs of 46 and down runs for Schoolcraft. Pelton had the other interception for the 58 yards in the opening 12 minutes. . The Sailors had 330 yards rushing as a Eagles, and had a big night catching passes team, just less than the Saxons’ 374 yards on from his own quarterback. He had three receptions covering 91 yards. the ground. Hurst was 6-of-13 passing for 133 yards Saxon quarterback Beau Morgan though and thc two scores. was unsuccessful on his eight pass attempts. Blake Zcmek led the Eagles on thc ground Behind Shaffer for the Saxons, Dillon Wilkinson added five rushes for 45 yards and with seven rushes for 80 yards. Maple Valley 50. Galesburg-Augusta 12 Jason Slaughter carried the ball nine times for Thc seniors won’t forget homecoming 40 yards. Wilkinson, Mitchell Gee and Logan Bleam 2013, and in particular Tad Mead. Mead intercepted a Galesburg-Augusta had five tackles each to lead the Saxon defense. Miguel Arjonn intercepted one Sailor pass in the fourth quarter, and also added his first varsity touchdown run, from six yards pass. Sailor kicker Brandon Haan was good on out with 3 minutes and 16 seconds to play capping the Maple Valley varsity football five of his six extra-point attempts. team’s 50-12 victory over thc visiting Rams. Schoolcraft 34, Delton Kellogg 10 “In our pregame speech I said, ‘seniors this Schoolcraft kept pace with the pack at the top of thc Kalamazoo Valley Association is it. You’ve got two games left and we’re standings by scoring a 34-10 victory over vis­ going to ride you tonight,’” said Maple Valley head coach Brian Lincoln. ”1 thought all of iting Delton Kellogg Friday. The Eagles built a 27-0 lead in the first the seniors stepped up. Tad Mead who doesn’t half, then extended that lead to 34-0 before see a lot of playing time had an interception Delton Kellogg lacked on ten points in the and a touchdown tonight. That will probably make his lifetime. He’ll have something to fourth quarter. Schoolcraft improved to 7-1, matching the brag about about homecoming. records of Pennfield and Olivet heading into thc final week of the regular season. Jake Reed led the Delton Kellogg boys Continued next page overall (league) 7-1 (5-0) 5-3 (4-1) 5-3 (3-2) 5-3 (2-3) 3-5 0-4) 0-8 (0-5) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Grand Rapid' South Christian 41, Hastinp* 26 South Christian .u>’ 242 “Iftnse on h f rst four drives, all of which '-'•dud in touchdown' Friday night inside Stadium at Johnson llcld ’’lie Soil mok a 270 lead with those ,our touchdowns, hut Hastings kept fighting ‘‘nd pulled within 14 P°"l,sin ,l,e ,l>Urth <|Uar’ Hie Sailors did hold on to score a 41-26 “nd Xh a 'hare of thc OK Gold O'lfcr«nce chanipio"'hi|>'S,l’Phen siwfier led the Savon attack, rash"‘8 21 th, r,,r )•'«>' a,ld lhrec ,ouch' do"'ns He " red on “ 7->'ard l«“'l,d‘>w" run , te 'he second quarter, then on a 17-yard ,'JUchdow„ n.„ earl) in 'lie fourth quarter to ran h) Gelt Plasman to go back Friday night’s homocoming contest against Galesburq-Auau^J J^ball during Hardin) y 9USla- (ph°to by perry �— ,'|LI to The Hasbnqs Banner - Thursday October 2*. 2013 - Pag* 17 wenietz keeps Saxons’ state medal streak alive ever Senior Kvl,,. riK.I.iltsis going ‘ UnrU licP' 'he run of slate Nemet/. nude it • that the Hastintv v. S’X COns«cutivc seasons auh'1 nil'C mcdal'"4 plaei8’’1' g°h ,eam has 'he Dis (sin,, 1 Sr»i v g ln a ,ic for sixth Ca"'Pus Traha,'n,e over the L?ran1d Va"'y State . Xe'«ctz fired i firtd at Bedford Vallrv ‘ Samc score shc ago which earned her * Batt,C Crcck a >ear R imals n jUnior ehSeVcnlh’P,ac® finish at 18 hole round Frid n^ V^^ an 87 on hcr ’’For the nu J, dayantdan 82 Saturday. s3,d “I wish I wJXh 1 rn.haPP>’” Ncm«tz (Friday) because I ■ ha''e,done « h«le better ><^tertfay. That's golf " d h*VC savcd stT°kes better lecTfi^rh**11 °U 1 ridn> and 1 had a "beroyoucaLnv fin?fns toda>‘ Put,’n£ « strokes there today^^’1 dcfinilc,y savcd chi'p onThe ’’| 2th f MR •- With a rcaUX nice approach shm " grecn Saturday, after her I t“me “P 5l,y of the green. She down V a Par 'hanks to a nice up and hght h ?lled ,ha‘ onc °f "* high“Lms of her weekend. 6 ists k5pt a slrin£ of staie mcdalBarker L . or.,hc Saxons, sophomore Emily I akew(wvl°P,,n S *S thc SUrt of a slrinS for - K d. Barker became the first Lakewood senior Victoria Hager taps a short putt across the 18th green during the Division 3 State Finals Saturday at The Meadows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings senior Katie Brown hits a shot from the fainway towards the ninth green during her round Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals at The Meadows Golf Course on the campus of Grand Valley State University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior Kylee ^er ball for a short putt on the ninth green during the Division 3 State ,n . ay at The Meadows Golf Course on the campus of Grand Valley State University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood girl ever to medal at (he sla(c finals, placing ninth with an 89-84-173. .••! had a lot more drive tixlay. because I knew that this is what I’ve been "orking for all year and when someone asks nie and they say ’how’d you do?’ I want to be proud of what I said. So, that was kind of my goal today." Barker said. The Lakewood varsity girls’ golf program’s best season ever came to an end Saturday, with a fourth-place finish at thc finals. Detroit Country Day won a lie-breaker with Cranbrook-Kingswood to earn the Division 3 State Championship. Each team shot a 707 over the course of the 36-hole tour­ nament. Spring Lake was third with a 719 and luikewood fourth with a 733. followed by South Christian 740, Grand Rapids Christian 761. Jackson Northwest 770. Forest Hills Eastern 771. Warren Regina 792, Coldwater 813, Coopersville 815, Marshall 821. DeWitt 837. Marysville 846 and Haslett 873. luikewood was tenth in its first appearance as a team al thc sunrnnals in 2012. The Vikings shot a 377 Friday, which had them in sixth place. They came back Saturday with a 356. Viking head coach Carl Kutch .said his girls did a better job of playing smart on Saturday, not compounding mistakes. "They were pretty relaxed coming in (Saturday)." Kutch said, “just that experience of one more round here. They did that last jcar to some extent, but not quite as well. Illis year, we talked about the three seniors, let s dedicate this one to them. They’ve put a lot of time and eflorl into this program and 1 think they kind of embraced that." Lakewood sophomore Emily Barker Ihe senior trio of Olivia Barker, Victoria chips her ball onto the 18th green Hager and Bryonna Barton each contributed Saturday morning at the Division 3 State to the team score over thc course of the week­ Finals at The Meadows. (Photo by Brett end as did junior Kennedy Hilley. Bremer) Lakewood's day one total of 377 came from Emily's 89. a 92 from Olivia, a 94 from Hilley and a 102 from Hager. Making up tied with Nemetz for sixth place. Behind Saturday’s 356 were Emily’s 84. 90s from Emily Barker, in tenth place, were Way land’s Ali Marius (86-90-176) and Jackson Hilley and Barton and a 92 from Hager. The Vikings moved past Grand Rapids Northwest’s Dori Watts (85-91-176). Hastings senior Katie Brown was eighth Christian and South Christian Saturday, but Spring latke had the big jump up the stand­ among the 15 individual qualifiers for the finals, shooting a 91-99-190. ings too. from filth to third. “(Nemetz and Brown) are my two CO-capCountry Day shot a 347 Friday and a 360 Saturday, while Cranbrook-Kingswood had a tain.s, and have been in die program three and 360 Friday and a 347 Saturday. The best 18- four years and have set very good examples hole round came from Spring Lake, which about working hard at your game and concen­ trating and have tried to really help out other shot a 3*15 Saturday after a 374 Friday. ______ led __ Spring _ _ Lake _ ___ girls on the team if they’re willing to listen." Anna Kramer ’s day two clVargeAGth aToufhaniinrldw 18-h’dIe round ' Hastings head couch-• Bruce Krueger, “We’ll miss that leadership and the great of 74. She fired a 90 Friday. Cranbrook-Kingswood had thc tourna­ examples that they’ve set.” Kutch was proud of his seniors too. taking ment’s top two scorers. Cordelia Chan shot 78-769-57 and Greer Clausen 83-77-160. notice of Olivia Barker’s smile as the scores Country Day’s Ellie Miller was third with an came in. The team’s number one all season 82-80-162. Holly Hines from Three Rivers long. Olivia knew her day-two total wasn't going to contribute to the team score, but was was fifth with an 83-85-168 Rachel Harkema (91-78-169) and Henna pleased to celebrate her team’s improved Singh from Forest Hills Eastern 983-86-169) finals finish. FOOTBALL, continued from previous page---------------------------------------------------- - -----------"Really neat for him. as a coach y ou like to see that, for someone who doesn’t see the field a lot and works his tail off in practice and he gets an awesome opportunity on his senior homecoming.” Senior running back Dylan Kennedy has seen the field a lot this season. He saw a lot of open field Friday. Kennedy nished 15 times for 173 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Lions to their second victory- of the sea­ son. "The holes were huge. I think I could have still run through them,” Lincoln said. “The offensive linemen were great tonight. "Center is Jeremy Fisher, guards Zack Rosenberger and Storm Ewing, tackles Cole Decker and Austin Creller and Luke Cosgrove was the tight end. There were three or four plays I saw our whole offensive line pushed their whole defensive line eight or nine yards. It was fun to watch." Lincoln added that Tyler Franks at tackle helped paved the way for thc Lion running backs as well. Kennedy opened the scoring with a 7-yard touchdow n run with just over three minutes to play in the first quarter. Junior quarterback Beau Johnson completed the two-point con­ version pass to senior Austin Gonser, and the Lions were on their way to a 30-6 half-time lead. Kennedy would tack on touchdown runs of 55 and 37 yards in the first half, and Johnson completed an 11-yard touchdown pass lo jun­ ior Ryan Mudge. Johnson was 7-of-l3 passing for 88 yards and three touchdowns. The other two passing touchdowns went to Gonser, covering 5 yards and 13 yards in the second half. Johnson also connected with senior Anthony Mahler on one tuo point pass. Kennedy ran in another two-point conversion for the Lions in the first half. Senior Dan Langman got to try a couple of extra points, connecting on two of them. Bryce Doorlag scored both the Ram touchdowiK, the fir>t on a 2-yard run with four and a halt minutes left in the first half, and the second on a two yard run with just under three rnmuleb remaining in the third quarter whit h made the score 37-12 at the time. Junior Cole Decker led the Lion defense 'v’’h 15 tackles, while Mudge and Rosenberger hud seven apiece. Three of Rosenberger’s seven tackles were sacks. Mudge also had an interception. Galesburg-Augusta falls to 0-8 with the loss. The Lions improve to 2-6 with the victo»yOttawa Hills 27, Thornapple Kellogg 14 Ottawa Hills scored 14 fourth quarter points to wipe away a one-point Trojan lead and scored a 27-13 victory over visiting Thornapple Kellogg Friday in Grand Rapids? The host Bengals led 13-7 at the half. Thomapple Kellogg took its first lead of the game in the third quarter on the second of two touchdown runs by Connor Collier and the second of two extra-point kicks by Nick Iveson. The Trojan defense was stout throughout the evening, but thc Bengals managed to find a way to score two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to secure the w in. They just played physical and aggressive like they have all year.”TK head coach Chad Ruger said of his defense. "We had kids fly­ ing around, making tackles, and flying to the football. Over time. Ottawa is one of those teams that all they need is a little sliver and that’s how they did it. I thought our defense plaved good foot­ ball. I was very proud of our' defense. They kept us in the game and gave us a lot of opportunities.” Kaineryn Kidder led the Trojan defense with 15 tackles. Cole Cronkright had eight tackles, Collier and Ruben French added six each and sophomore Dakota Huska who was just moved up to the varsity had five. The Trojan offense couldn’t hold up its end though. I K loss a pair of fumbles and had one pass intercepted. “Wc made some little mistakes. Our field position wasn t good. We didn't want to have third-and-6s and that’s kind of where we were ending up," Ruger said "When we had a third down play, it was always a long third down play. Wc just didn't move it like we wanted to move it offensively. They had some big old boys up front and we had a hard time pushing them so we could have room for our backs lo run.” Collier had (he two I D nm> of I and 14 yards, and totaled 44 yards on 14 rushes. Quarterback Garret: Hanis ran 12 times for 90 yards, and Dan Yales added 27 yards on the ground. Harris also completed 15 passes for 66 yards. "Our guys played tough.” said Ruger. “Our guys played hard. This is a great group of kids. I’ve asked them to play outside of them­ selves and they really have. I’m extremely proud of them. Unfortunately, we’re coming up short of the w ins, but they need to be com­ mended for the effort that they give because the> have not given up for a second of a foot­ ball game - not onc.” Highland Park Renaissance Academy 14, Lakewood 13 Every (ime hope seemed lost, the Vikings kept fighting. They fought ‘til the very end. But came up an inch short. Highland Park Renaissance Academy dropped the Lakewood varsity football team's record to 0-8 with a 14-13 win at Unity Field Friday. Viking quarterback Doug Suntken was stopped a inch short of the goal-line on a twopoint conversion try with 56 seconds left in ihe ball game, try ing to gain his team’s first victory of the year. When thal attempt to take the lead failed, the Vikings’ Scott Swift recovered an onside kick to give his team one more last chance. Time ran out before the Vikings could get the ball moving though. h was a flurry of action in the final min­ utes. I-akcwood had the ball trying to go in for »is second touchdown, but was slopped on a fourth-and-goal play. The defense got the vikings the ball back soon after, forcing and reeovenng a fumble at the Polar Bear 6-yard Suntken rushed into thc end zone front three yards out to pu|| le inl within 14-1.3, and after Highland Park jumped divide on the extra-pomt attempt the Vikings decided to lor two ixunts and the victory in regulation. Suntken followed the bhxk of Kick .\UMin itt/man on the two-point conversion try hen took on a Highkmd Park linebacker ai lhe goal-line, u.h ,.rn‘n'n> 'a,,<age point, and probably the n h.. ? UOOd side 11 hioked like we uere siid Vik,,Vy i~UnC nnd s‘dd "e "e,e ^hort,’’ \ king head u>ach Nick Boucher Nuntkcn scored the Vikings’ lust touch­ down w ith 7:34 left in thc third quarter, on a 1 -yard run. Ben Oillion followed that score up with the extra-point kick that made it 14-7. Those were the only two drives that ended in points for lhe Vikings though. "The defense played the best they’ve played all year,” Boucher said. “The offense on the other hand, we couldn't really slowthem down. They blitzed everyone they had and we’d gel them a couple of times and they’d get us. It was just back and forth. We weren’t able to move it consistently." Jayson O’Mara led the Viking defense with nine tackles. Swift and Tyler Oesch had four tackles each and Dylan Kemp had three. Highland Park scored a pair of touchdowns on passes of 30 and 11 yards in the opening quarter lo build a 14-0 lead, but after that the Vikings shut down the Polar Bears limiting them to just 126 yards of offense for the night. Suntken was 5-of-16 passing for 96 yards in the contest, and also rushed 42 times for 72 yards. Kietzman had four carries for 25 yards. Lakewood’s top receivers were Jacob Darling who had three catches for 50 yards and Oesch who had two for 46 yards. "Our kids played ‘til the very end.’’ Boucher said. “They caused the fumble in thc red zone and then w e put together a change of personnel on our kick team to make sure we’d have lhe best guys out there to get that onside kick and they went’out (here and got it. The boys really played ’til the end." Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at; >ywwJia^JJ2 org FFUPAYx NOV. 8 THURSDAY, OCT-.34 4 30 PM 5WPM 5.60 PM 500 PM 600 PM 6 00 PM fcstt Gns Vaniy JV fOCOi’i A A A ' wa/rdWonhS Vcfctba' Wjfjnd Unitn HS ate. A A H TXHSfb.^ C-VnCr.'“ GRUxnHS Gj!» Fresh. Bo,3 JV fcrts Varsty FRIDAY, OCT- 2!S 700 PM Bo/5 \^ty H S* OrS-eTre w SATURDAY, NOV. 9 ISA G/S Vars-ty 10W AM Gets KubngshS H 0PSN3ATI m i A A A G ts A G<;s Fresh G-:; WvhJ' MONPAVxQPT-23 8;,S G<rs Vi'irty H /tPTveawg SATURPAVi OPT, 900AV WAM 936 AM TM , A DM* t \ TRlxCLOR I I / ' / l: I 430PM THURSDAY, NOV..Z . i30W i'll Vi-.K A , i I 1 HASTINGS ATHLETIC B(X)STT.RS OgristtNancy 945-2742 a at■' wn tcucisx t’e-Z �The? Banner Saxons shock the Eagles, but fall to EGR in finals by Brett Bremer Sportx Editor The Saxons packed it in on defense and took their chances ll paid off once, but not tw ice. East Grand Rapids lopped Hastings 24) in lhe Division 2 District Championship at Mehney Field in East Grand Rapids Saturday’. Austin Klodzinski and Jamey Cunningham scored for ihe host Pioneers. The Pioneers had many chances on the Saxon goal, but were only able to sneak two through. That was better than Grand Rapids Christian did Thursday as the Saxons sur­ prised lhe Eagles al Mehney Field with a 2-1 win in the district semifinals. Grand Rapids Christian defeated the Saxons 4-0 in their district meeting al lhe end of thc 2012 season. “They expected to possess and go around us and walk all over us like they did Iasi year and, we played like wc played against South (Christian),’"’ said Hastings head coach Ben Conklin. “Wc played n very compact defense and kepi them in front of us. We did get some lucky breaks. In lhe first half they had one go off the post. Fortunately, it didn’t go in obvi­ ously. They did hase that one free kick thal went in off the post, so it evens out. We were able to keep them in front of us most of the time and when wc got on lhe break we made it count the few times we had it.” Hastings scored both its goals against the Eagles in the opening half. Justin Carlson scored his team’s first goal, off an assist from Bnody Madden. Madden crossed the ball in from right to left, as Hastings'Alec Harden dr'vf s h,s betvveen the Pioneers’Alex Muraski (left) and Jordan Ernst to get to the ball during the second half Of Saturday's Division 2 District Final at Mehney Field in East Grand Rapids. (Photo by perry Hardin) Carlson made a run at lhe Eagle net. Carlson snuck through the defense and got to thc ball before a defender and the Eagle goalkeeper could get there to clear it. Carson Williams took the ball away from an ^fclc defender then fired a beautiful shot past the Eagle keeper soon after to make il 2u Hastings. Wc had a few chances before that that just J*dn t materialize and I think that sparked in our guys ihal their defense isn’t unbeatable, that they’re not unbreakable, because they were bending quite well and then we bangbanggoal.gOa| » sajd Conklin. llie Eagles dominated possession through­ out the game. Keeper Zac Corel! only had to put his hands on thc ball a couple of times the entire second half. Christian scored its goal on a perfectly placed free kick, following a questionable call at the top of the Saxon box. by lan Adams with 16:4910 play Adams snuck his shot past a Saxon wall and off thc inside of lhe left post. There wasn’t much keeper Saxon keeper Taylor Harding could have done about it. HYAA Football Hastings’ Cole Harden crashes into East Grand Rapids' Jamey Cunningham above Saxon teammate Matt Johnson during Saturday’s Division 2 District Final in East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings 3rd and 4th grade Gold team finished its season with a 5-1 record. The Gold team scored a 26-14 victory in its final contest Saturday, topping a previously undefeated Lakeview team. Hastings was second in its league with 17 third and fourth grade teams this fall. Team members included Tyler Morris, Joey Tumes, Zavion Twiss, Robby Slaughter. Cameron Danks, Drew Thompson, Aiden Benson, Payton Miller, Patrick Gee, Trent Beard. Alan Rosenburg, Matt Thompson, Layton Eastman, Tanner Rairigh, Lanny Teunessen, Cohen Smith, Jackson Dubois. Ashton Benson, Chase Brandt and Collin Livingston. STOP SCARY \ SMILES Halloween Health Initiative The Saxons’ Drew Engle heads the ball away from Grand Rapids Christian’s Ian Adams as they race up the right side during the second half of Hastings’ 2-1 win over .the Eagles in the Division 2 District Semifinal at East Grand Rapids Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxon defense of Ethan Haywood, Drew Engle, Austin Haywood. Caleb Engle and Mitchell Phil Icy was disciplined in front of Harding, rarely leaving an Eagle attacker unmarked. “They had people between them and the goal blocking different portions of it al least and Taylor came up huge with a couple of huge saves, just huge in the goal tonight,” Conklin said. “We really didn’t let them get a lot of free shots. They did have a few good opportunities al the end of the game, but I think tonight was just our defense bending but not breaking. Wc got pushed to that point and wc didn’t break fully. We knew it was going to be a battle. That’s a very tough team, wellcoached with great athletes.” Harding finished thc game with five saves, and made a number of other strong plays to clear up chances that weren’t on net. Lake wood freshman earns honorable mention all-league Lakewood freshman Davit Mater earned honorable mention all-conference honors in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this fall, finishing 21st at the league’s final jamboree of the year. Mater led the laikewood girls with her list-place time of 22 minutes 48.5 seconds. Lansing Catholic had six girls earn all-con­ ference and one honorable mention all-con­ ference on its way to winning the 2013 con­ ference title. The Cougars took thc final league jam­ boree Saturday al Portland with 40 points, finishing off a sweep of the three league jam­ borees. Williamston was second with 45 points, followed by Corunna 70, Stockbridge 77, Portland 131 and Lakewood 164. Abigail Gilmore from Lansing Catholic was the individual champion at all three league jamborees, winning Saturday with a time of 19:59.1. Her teammate Mary Delaney was second in 20:43.6. Corunna’s Emily Mesh was the only other girl to finish in under 21 minutes, coming in third al 20:55.6. Behind the top two for Lansing Catholic. Josephine Brown was eighth in 21:15.3, Christina Kuhnmeunch 13th in 21:36.8 and Amy Hicks 16th in 22:25.9. Behind Mater for lhe Vikings. Lindsey Tooker was 33rd in 24:51.5. Madison Neustifter 35th in 25:11.1. Olivia Louthan 37th in 25:15.4 and Brooke Stahl 38th in 25:52.0. Stockbridge edged past Corunna to win lhe conference title on lhe boys’ side, besting thc Cavaliers 38-49 at the top of thc standings Saturday. Lansing Catholic was third with 61 points, followed by Williamston 66, Portland 149 and Lake wood 172. Lansing Catholic’s Keenan Rebera and Corunna's Blake Watson were first and ond for the third time in the conference this year, with Rebera holding a good lead over Watson and Watson holding a good lead over the rest of lhe field. Rebera won lhe race in 15: 44.2 and Watson was second in 16:14.5. Stockbridge's Nathaniel Baird was third in 16: 42.0. Lakewood's leader was Tyler Schrock, who placed 31st in 19:48.1. The Viking team also had Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson 32nd in 19:54.7. Grant Patrick 34th in 20:52.6, Brody Jones 37th in 25:09.3 and Treston McGarry’ 38th in 27:18.7. The Vikings return to action Saturday afternoon al thc Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal. High school cross country teams head to regionals Sat. Receive a FREE toothbrush andtoothpaste bundle when you drop off HalloWe(>tl candy! Must be rcdcemed by November 5th 2013 l. n>:: on per parson ti- and existing Patients welcome 269.948-2244 121 W Woodlawn Ave Hastings, MI 49058 Wkv JcleCeiW^ cc^ Of lite five varsity cross country programs in Barry County, four of them will be taking part in regional races hosted by Carson City­ Crystal at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club Saturday. Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg, Lakewood and Maple Valley will send their varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams to their respec­ tive races hosted by Carson City-Crystal. Ihe Division 2 races, which include Hastings, luikewood and Thomapple Kellogg will being with the girls’ race at 1 p.m. and thc boys’ at 1:30. Thomapple Kellogg’s girls will be looking to return to lhe slate finals w here they placed fourth a year ago. DeWitt and Forest Hills Northern on lhe girls' side and Forest Hills Northern on thc boys' side are the learns ranked among lhe top ten in the state in the Division 2 races al Carson City-Ciy.stal Saturday. The top three teams ami top IS individuals n the regional races earn a spot in the I. J .. Pemnsula State Fmals. whicL win d1 Michigan International Brooklyn Nov. 2. Speedway P«uw.iy m The Division 3 races which « . Valley, will start with followed by the boy s at 1I 30 a.n, ’’0 a nt toughest team^n\h"'wav wiu ** ‘he Delton Kellogg js !be . heading south, ihe '«'» 'he races at Portage West J i par’ ot which arc being hosted by Bn i'1’ ‘ C Si’hool. rhene|Io11Kello,:<. !.ias make a return trip t() J su 111looking to take ofi al 10 a.m The |v.: ’'lls "hen they ■'''’‘---utohe^^’-^s'nee � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-10-31.pdf 254b231162ecb0f8e18aae7913dc9a27 PDF Text Text — No contests in Hastings City Council election Shop ,oCal and build co^wnunity See Story on Page 2 B*rr?w fjw i? ifcrj.itf tiHKmiT *07^5, W 1070490102590500000049058195427 .............•“•‘“CAR RT LOT” ngs Public Library TV.' 0*5 ft VOLUME 160, No. 44 I Free kids concert I here Friday night I The Thornapple Wind Band invites the I public to its first concert of the season I Friday. Nov. 1. nt 7;3O p.m. in the I Hastings High Schnoll xcture Hall — and I is putting out a special invitation to chil­ I dren. I The band will be playing a variety of I concert band music, including a Sousa I march, selections from Disney movies, I and a narrated piece introducing the I instruments in the band. Duane Thatcher, I former director at Thornapple Kellogg and | Maple Valley schools, will provide the I narration. The Thornapple Wind Band, directed by Dave Macqueen. consists of more than 45 musicians from throughout Barry County and surrounding communities. The Thornapple Wind Band was ' formed in 1990 to enrich the Jives of its member* and the surrounding community by offering concerts several times a year. The concerts are free, though donations lo support rhe band’s costs are welcome. Ail concert-pc*™ are invited to join the b«nd at a reception immediately Follow ing the concert. u Fw more information on the concert Or learn how to become a band member, join the band on Facebook at "Thornapple Wind Band,” call Mike or Kathy Scobey, 616*374-7547; or email k ascobey gmail .com. Turn clocks back Saturday Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3. That’s good news for people who like lo sleep in. but bad news for those who like to work, exercise or play outside in the evenings. They still can do all of that; it just will Ise dark sooner. Though the time change actually occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, most people are inclined to set their clocks back before retiring to bed Saturday evening. Daylight saving time will begin again the second Sunday in March, or March 9, 2014. City leaf pick-up begins Monday Fall leaf pick-up in rhe city of Hastings will begin Monday, Nov. 4. when crews from the city’s department of public works get out the loaders and dump trucks. Pick-up will begin in the 2nd and 3rd wards south of State Street They wil then move to those wards north of State Street, then to the 1st Ward before finishmg in the 4th Ward from Broadway to the west city limits. . Residents should place leaves near the curb, not in the street Leaves should not be piled so high they obstruct drivers Vision, especially near intersections. Historical society voting on officers The Barry County Historical Society Kmeetluesdny.Nov.S.alVp.nr tth Lodge on Woodlawn Avenue tn Ings. The evening’s prog™"’ wiH ** the group’s history, Member* voted overwhelmingly al ffoup’s October meeting to not on }, Al Tuesday’s meeting. ’uembT* Kg* on officer, and board inem ■ 1&M. Individuals who l,aVe f «arttoued on page 2 See °n Prt<?<’ 4 TK has 7 in top 40 at girls cross regional See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER PRICE 75C NEWS BRIEFS I J* orjanization going, but also life program and build on past 1 ■ 1 ..... ................................................................................. ....... « Cargill breaks ground for $10.6 expansion project by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer Inviting key players, Cargill Kitchen Solutions broke ground Tuesday, Oct. 29, for its $10.6 million expansion. Plant manager Troy Pcper welcomed guests on a beautiful but blustery fall day. He called the expansion “another milestone for Cargill and the community.” Originally known as Sunny Fresh Foods, Cargill Kitchen Solutions processes eggs for restaurants, food manufacturers, school kitchens and military bases. “In our 19 years here, we have not only been allowed to grow, but also to prosper.” said Peper. “We are passionate about creating and providing sustainable jobs for the com­ munity.” Terry Profitt. vice president of operations welcomed stakeholders. He told the crowd that the past 19 years have been a success story for customers, stakeholders and the community. “I am sure Hany Herbruck is looking down and smiling,” said Profitt. "He never knew that what he started would grow to be such an integral part of this community." See CARGILL, page 9 In a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 29, (from left) Dan Vos, Peter Nyslrom, Mark Bender. Jennifer Wangler, Kathy VanderLaan. Don Roberts, Karen Hinkle. Karen Banks, Terry Profitt, Troy Peper and Melissa Sattler get ready to turn a spade of dirt for Cargill Kitchen Solutions $10.6 million expansion. Hastings physician was dedicated to his patients, community by Doug VanderLaan Editor When he was a small-town physician and Pennock Hospital was just a fledgling facility. Dr. Robert Bruce Pryor did more than just make house calls — he brought patients home with him. Pryor, who died Oct. 17 at age 90, spent 49 of his 50 medical practice years in Hastings and started Pennock’s swimming pool therapy program in his home pool, some 10 years before the hospital built its own facility. "Bruce was a physician who exemplified what it meant to be a general practice physi­ cian in a small town." recalls Dr. James Spindler, a colleague who retired one. year after Pryor’s retirement in 1998. “He deliv­ ered babies, he worked in the emergency room, he did surgery, he did many things in his practice that nowadays arc handled by specialists. "Bruce exemplified that description of a general practitioner who was capable of han­ dling medical issues in several fields.” Pryor loved his community and served it in a number of related professional associations, including as a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club. “He was a Kiwanian a long time; he might even have been a little ahead of me,” recalls Gordon Ironside, who’s been a club member for more than 60 years. "As a practicing physician, it was difficult for him to make all the meetings, but. after he retired, he was there pretty much all the time. He liked to play piano for the songs we sang.” financLil means :o obtain his medical degree. turns being responsible for ihc emergency, His medical bag hxjk him almost immedi­ room, day and night, in nddjtion tn handin g, ately to Hastings, a community he remembers their own practices. his parents commenting on as "a wonderful A memorable experience came the day little city.” It was with his contributions — several distraught mothers brought their chil­ and his years as chief of staff — that Pennock dren in because they had been drinking fuel Hospital grew from a 32-bed facility to its oil. present high-tech and innovative status. “I went our there (to the emergency room! Pryor’s stories of that growth also helped just as they were finishing pumping their build the rich culture and heritage that the stomachs,” Pryor told the Ranner. “What a hospital enjoys trxlay. One that he told for the 1998 newspaper article came from the days when individual physicians took one-mouth See PRYOR, page 5 Dr. Robert Bruce Pryor Music served Pryor well. Bom to’a musi­ cally oriented family in Lansing, Pryor took piano lessons as a child, according to a May 1998 Reminder article. His musical talent not only prepared him to be the noted Kiwanis Club accompanist, it aLo helped pay his way through college and medical school. At Asbury College in Kentucky, Pryor played the vibraharp for Louisville radio sta­ tion WHA.S and then landed a musical schol­ arship during his pre-nied studies at Michigan State University. Hiring Out on weekends for weddings and receptions allowed him the Middleville needs archeological review before trail expansion by Julie Makantwlcz Staff Writer Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said she heard some preliminary good news from the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the village’s appli­ cation for grants to extend the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail to Crane Road. But, she cautioned, there is a hitch. During the Oct. 22 Middleville Village Council meeting, Fleury said MDOT has unofficially given conditional approval of the village grant request, however because the trail is moved closer to the river, the village will have to do an archeological review before a final approval of the grant can be made. Fleury told council members that, histori­ cally. Indian tribes have been in the area and unknown burial sites might be disturbed as the trail is moved closer to the river. The archeological dig will determine if tlicre are any bones or remains in the area pro­ posed for the trail. Fleury said she has no idca what (hc cost of the project would be, but said it would be the village's £’P*’ns't>ility financially. ???/ *’? ■' portion 01 lh« tnul from the former Gcukcs Market to Crane Koad. Fleury said she will flncI what specifically need, to lK. do, ( <!<> the work and how utuc, h san She told thc council ||le ’ Natural Resources is a|So CUnen|| L .° projects for grant approval, TT should lie announced in J “jy1*"11 •said she's hopeful the vii|. !f^r- ‘leury those funds' to help ^orveetve mS£“ .. . . . . . “»"« 2™ The village's plans for t|lc . include cteation of a con,., ‘,u vlol>.1”v'u extension of the I’aul Henry n * front Stagecoach P-“k o,,,, * "‘"Wple Trail veterans memorial. :‘ihf a rane Koad, a and kayak launch thv^’^’,rec canoc Hastings crowns its 2013 homecoming king and queen k Shatter and Grace Bosnia are crowned the 2013 Hastings High Schn i Siephen ^ue0n dufjng a cerernony at half-time of the Saxon varsitv fn ° homecoming Wayland Union inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field F, ball team sdO-biob bnday. (photo by Perry Hardin) �culture contributions Pennock recognizes quality and ^90 2 — Thurafey October 31. ?013 - The Hast-ngs Banae' g ecinn Award given to the Pennock Mftrtha B** David The sixth annua! Pennock Quality Awards Christen* Jud) 0,scn* JoAnne Banquet Thursday. Oct. 23. at the W.dldorff tor their gifts. "T Brewpub and Bistro in Hastings again earned Hanrfl. . undergoing massive Bte celebration of excellence in carry ing out Tobias, and compassion »n a organization’s mission “to provide per­ js sma||. but mighty,” sonal. professional and progressive care in change. •Dur ; kcs cllO Sheryl Uwis partnership with its community.1' irniarks, “but we This year, it also came with thc heartfelt Pennock Blake sind in he^P* bflVe |he a)nlbl. •farewell to a pair of key leaders of its Board lion. compassion, Performance Improve men; and Patient Safety are extreme!) sUCKC. Wc CXCTI by creatCommittee, Dr. Scott Brasseur and Jerry nation of enet». dclennmation and . and CTSI. Welsh. inn extraordinary 'a,,,c- 1 <. •; Brasseur, an original member of thc com- Xtbec.reforlh^*^1'1Atillce dedicated lo overseeing and ensuring the long-term commitment to continued per­ formance improvement, served thc past six years as committee chairperson. Welsh, the retired president of Hospital Purchasing Services in Middleville, was the committee’s first community representative. . Thursday’s dinner also honored Pennock colleagues in 16 areas, including tlie newest. through music. The award for innovation that leads to excellence as an outco 9 that implemented a weekend stress-testing program made up o ( Stacey ’ Vandenberg, Melissa Mack, Jon Anderson and Larry Winkler. Receiving recognition for their work toward accreditation in the computed tomogra­ phy area are (from left) Larry Winkler, Lew Hubbert and Dennis Bruce. Honored for their efforts in transitioning the Pennock organization to electronic record-keeping are mergers of the emergency medical records team (front row. from left) Kpssy Hoosen. Stacy Lake, Caryn Hull. Sherri Thrasher, Tom Svsbury. (back) Andrew Parsons and Aaron Shaver.l>tH ‘ ’ •’ • . ’ The newest Quality and Culture Award, which recognizes the impact and impor­ tance of compassion in the health-care setting, goes to (front row, from left) JoAnne Tobias. Martha Eising, Judy Olsen, (back) Christene Crosthwaite and, making the presentations, Pennock Health Services CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake. • The Priority Health Quality Awards honor the top primary care practice groups within the Pennock provider network. Receiving the 2013 award are (front row, from left), James Weatherhead, Douglas Smendik. Fred Bean, Lawrence Hawkins. Carrie Wilgus, Diane Ebaugh, (back) Thomas Hoffman, Troy Carlson, Amy Beck and David Parker. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page naled include president, Mary Walton; vice president, Michael Snyder; treasurer, Diana Phillips; secretary, Diane Hawkins; and board members Sherri Phillips and Sandy Bowman. Sharon Zebrowski. as past presi­ dent, will automatically be a board member. Additional nominations may be submitted before or at the next meeting. Anyone interested in becoming a mem­ ber of the historical society or who has an interest in the program is welcome to join Tuesday’s meeting. ‘Banjos and Bluegrass’ coming to ILR Community College Fchsenfeld Center on = West Gun Lake Road. QSm11 lh.e rlehscnfeld Ccnler. 269 948 register*1 information or to Free workshop helps smokers quit 4^.nSSaKkHcahh; sation workshop brought Ibesday N0V12 ’ from noon to 2 om nt th- l OVt 12» ' ment. 330 W. W<^dlawil ^Ve in‘u t*Cpart' I Paravipants may register fw th^M^*8^ I «Umg Jill SatnU" 5 7-M, by * emaihngjsambaerSbe^WR “Banjos and Bluegrass” will be the topic of and Institute for Learning Retirement . program Friday, Nov. 8. from 1 to 3 p.m. The program will include an overview of thc history of the two as well as the per­ ' fonnance ot representative music. “Be prepared lo stomp your feet and clap your hands,” said Mary Dawson. The program will be at the Kellogg i '0' or i lation of clas»r'1Clpailt> m“3' lcad ta cancel- * fhe program will include tin. • f "on on medications str»^‘ mforma' SSS“>“’b~*;»»KK«S | �— the Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 20!3 - Page 3 Hastings High School celebrates 2013 homecoming by Sandra Punvetto ShtfWriier than iR »’ er ,n reason and a little colder Kame h*a i ,ld. Saxons didn’t win their ing ’ ul Hastings High School’s homccomtheme S ,Ccrta’nb’ animated. Disney was the Wert- f >^*3 festivities. Class themes "Mn frvs^,ncn. “Toy Story;’’ sophomores, ^nc •*' juniors, “Alice in _ a,,d‘.” and seniors. “Finding Nemo’’ w"ich they incorporated into their hall activ P^dc floats and other spirit week It Was i the week, as well,” he said. “We had a large number of students participating in dress-up days each day of the week.” Thc seniors look the overall prize in the homecoming week spirit contests, followed by sophomores in second place, juniors in third and freshmen in fourth place. Class rankings in each of the four competi­ tion categories were: Hallway decorating — . _^e creativity the students would bring to h,s year's event was evident early in lite Mcck with the hall decorating contest. It was a great week overall,” said high school principal Kevin Riggs. Ml was here for hall decorations last Sunday night, and the *Jds did a great job. Several people mentioned that {these were] some of the best hallways they had seen.” "The kids did a great job over the course of Members of the Hastings High School homecoming court, Kayla Kalmink (front passenger seat) and Allie Taylor (back) wave to those lining the parade route Friday evening. The freshman float sports a “Toy Story” theme. Homecoming court members Ethan Haywood and Katy Delcotto wave to parade-goers. Homecoming court members Matt Johnson and Grace Bosma wave as they ride in the homecoming parade. ,.. “Alice ip.yygpderland”, is the theme of the junior Boat • juniors and sophomores, tied for first placed seniors, third; freshmen, fourth; spirit days seniors, first; juniors, second; sophomores., third; and freshmen, fourth; float building — sophomores, first; seniors, second: freshmen, third; and juniors, fourth. Stephen Kendall and Kylee Nemetz, members of the 2013 Hastings High School homecoming court, greet parade-goers. At left: The sophomore float, with a "Monsters Inc." theme, takes first place in’ the float-building contest. ? Parade grand marshal Dave Macqueen accompanied by his wife, Mary rides in a convertible with 2012 homecoming royalty Ian Beck and Katy Garber. Hastings High School principal Kevin Riggs (left) is dressed as senior Matt Johnson and Johnson (left) Is dressed as Riggs for teacher swap dress-up day. (Photo provided) The seniors girls defeat the challenging junior girls during the annual Powder Puff football game Wednesday evening. (Photo provided) '-------------------- ——a gr0Up photo during the generations-ihemed These “senior" citizens P°«® Kalie Brown, Matt Johnson, Hannah Klein. Allison toss-up day (front row. porter, Kylee Nemetz. Horton. Joe Smith, Annie Toe Bosma, Alyssa Larsen. Logan Clements. Taylor ®£n and Logan Tuenessen. Victor E. Saxon waves to people along the parade route. �. Page 4 — Thurvtay October 31. 2013 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Shop local - and build Facebark a stronger community This tree along the Sweezy's Pond trail near Hastings High School seems to have a personality, but which one? Is it a face with a bulbous nose? A sur­ prised expression? A hippo submerged in the trunk? (Photo by Kathy Maurer) There’s been a great deal of publicity recently about the importance 0! shopping locally. A recent report from the National Historic Preservation Trust says that where we shop, eat and have fun makes a We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by leaders or our staff members that represents Ban) County, if you have a photo to share, please send it to New sroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058: or email new si" jad graphics coni. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took flic photo, and other rele­ vant ur anecdotal information. do you community “home.” In communities like ours, one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of commu­ nity. the distinctive character of a place. It’s the local merchants who arc willing to support events, sales and festivals that cre­ ate the community we all enjoy. Many of our local businesses have rich histories, dating back generations. Places like Hastings and other communities through­ out the county are the hubs that make thc area economically viable. According to national statistics, small business makes up the hugest employer nationally by providing jobs for local resi­ dents Yet, we often take those small busi­ nesses for granted when deciding where to do our shopping. National studies indicate that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned operation, it significantly keeps more of our money al home lo be used to make purchases at other local businesses and service providers. That’s from where the strength of an economic base comes. According to that national study, non­ profit organizations receive an average of 250 percent more support from smaller business owners that they do from larger corporations. Plus, locally owned busi­ nesses are more likely to live in the com­ munity, arc less likely to leave and are willing to invest in the community’s future. Based on a recent Grand Rapids local­ shopping study, just a 10 percent shift in spending toward local businesses could add $137 million and 1,600 jobs to that city’s local economy. The report conclud­ ed that spending more money at small, locally owned businesses is a great way to help grow a city’s economy, allowing the city to thrive financially. It all makes sense when you look at a recent report released by lhc Unfted States Small Business Administration that.says, “65 percent of America’s new jobs in the past 17 years were created by small busi­ ness. In fact, small businesses make up 99.7 percent of all employer firms in the United States. National retail researcher David Boyle puts it in colorful terms. “By shopping al the comer store instead of a big-box merchant,” Boyle says, “shoppers keep a community from becoming a ghost town or clone towns, where main street looks like every other town with all the same fast-foods and retail chains.” Hastings still maintains a strong down­ town shopping area with a number of spe­ cially merchants and restaurants attracting customers from all over the area. Over thc years, our downtown merchants have cre- know? Innocent disguise Do you recognize any of these cos­ tumed characters9 po.yqu know when or why this photo was taken? What can . you tell us about this photo? The Bunner archives have numerous pho­ tographs from the middle of the past centu­ ry that have no date, names or other infor­ mation. We're hoping readers can help us identify thc people in the photos and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite thc photos w ith their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you're able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to .Attn: Based on a recent Grand Rapids local-shopping study, just a 10 percent shift in spending toward local businesses could add $137 million and 1,600 jobs to that city's local economy The report concluded that spending more money at small, locally owned businesses is a great way to help grow a city’s economy allowing the city to thrive financially. The Hastings BcHUICT . Demoted lo the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. According to the American Independent Business Alliance, 'The disappearance of local businesses leaves a social and economic void that is palpable and real — even when it is unmeasured. The quality of life of your community changes in ways that macroeconomics is slow to measure, or ignores it completely’1 I . - -———-—•——< _ ated mini-neighborhoods where adjacent businesses work together to maintain and to continuously improve thc ambiance and experience for residents and visitors. Hastings, being the largest town in the county and the county seat, has been suc­ cessful by attracting people to do their shopping - unless they’re headed to one of the larger neighboring cities or online. But that’s why it’s important each of us tries to shop locally whenever possible. Boyle says, as our nation limps out of recession, many towns and cities across the country are still hurting. So, when we shop locally, we keep more ot our money from leaking out of our communities. As I travel across thc state. I’ve noticed how many small towns like Hastings are suffering and replacing unique stores with nationally owned operations at the edge of town. When that happens, the sense of community suffers as well, which, over time, impacts the community’s overall economic well-being. According to the American Independent Business Alliance, “The dis­ appearance of local businesses leaves a social and economic void that is palpable and real — even when it is unmeasured. The quality of life of your community changes’in ways'that macroeconomics is slow to measure. or ignores it complete­ ly.” A recent report released by Iowa Slate University found that 84 percent of sales from a big-box national chain shifted dol­ lars away from exiting local merchants. So it’s imperative for small towns to understand the potential risks every time they lose another independent merchant, or another big-box stone enters the market. As the holiday shopping season begins lo heat up. keep in mind the importance of supporting your local stores, restaurants, and service providers. ’Hie independent business people help create a sense of place and local character — their success depends on our patronage. It’s easy lo gel caught up in the big selection and diversity that our neighbor­ ing cities offer, but our community and its quality of life and economic stability depends on each of us doing our part by supporting community-based businesses. According the Grand Rapids report, “For every* $100 spent at a locally owned business. $73 stays in the local economy compared to the S27 that leaves if spent in a national chain store. That number drops to zero when you shop online. Think about it. Just a 10 percent shift in market share to our local businesses could directly impact our economic activity and add more jobs. 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M| 49Q Sec°nd Class p^| 8-°«02 at Hastings Mi4a?Pa!Cj ____ J ’ M1 49058 . What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an inter­ active public opinion poll. Vote on thc ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our web­ site, www.HastinesBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported, along with a new question the following week. Last week: A state legislative proposal would allow bars and nightclubs to stay open until 4:30 a m., generating more revenue for the state through additional sales tax and licensing fees for participating establishments. A creative idea or poor policy? 259t Creative idea 75% Poor policy For this week: The National Security Aqencv this week was crllici*d for eavesdropping on cell nh ' conversations of the toLPoh°ne. •riendly allies. Has Am S °' spying gone too far or shouH ", continue? or shoulcl it Gone too far ° Should continue �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31. 2013 — Page 5 State News Roundup Sheriff should be as concerned *°r public as he is for department ToIlhecdi‘or: the n? 10 our community in faith that answ ’’ Coun‘y commissioners will ask for vote s?* ^r°m Sheriff Dar Leaf before they full h ?V' lO purchase the Rapiscan 1000 first SCanncr« Commissioners should c V • l^e about a«y sexual assault ^plaints “inmates” have brought to his ‘ cntion and how serious they were to him. personally brought a situation to Leaf’s • cntion in 2012 when he agreed to conduct ?? internal investigation of my contact with is department. I am a woman who was arrested in 2010 by a deputy on the same day that 1 had put in a complaint that his sergeant had failed to report abuse. As I was booked mto the jail that night, a male officer patted me dowm and found reason to spend exces­ sive time at my breasts. There was a line of other officers standing next to rhe officer conducting thc pat-dowm, just watching. I finally spoke up about his hands staying at my breasts, and he did stop patting them down. As thc other men stood next to him, just watching, I did think that it may have been their way of letting me know not to put in a complaint on one of their own. At the subsequent meeting with Leaf, myself, my attorney and the deputy who con­ ducted the internal investigation, my attorney asked Leaf for the video of thc booking process from that night. Thc sheriff could not produce one, stating that thc department was still using VHS recorders for thc jail. Since digital recording was not available and because he had not known about the incident within two weeks of its occurrence, the tape was likely recorded over. Did the Barry County sheriff lie to me and my attorney? Some of his staff has informed me they switched to digital recordings long before the fall of 2010. If that is true, then why did he lie — to withhold it from my attorney? If Sheriff Leaf is being honest, then why does he not see fit to get digital recorders before the Rapiscan scanner now being requested? In today's society, he should have digital recorders to protect his staffer to con­ firm mistreatment of an “inmate.” County Commissioner Jim Dull may have interviewed guests at “Dar’s place,' but he never interviewed me or my attorney about my experience. So we must remember if Dull has spoken to some, that does not mean he has spoken to all. I would also say that Dull’s call­ ing the Barry County Jail "Dar’s place,” as he did at thc Oct. 22 commission meeting, just adds to the tyranny J see around our sheriff. Bob Baker, the county's undersheriff, also should learn to speak less recklessly when referring to the health risk and privacy of peo­ ple on whom the scanner would be used. When Baker said, “We’re talking inmates,” he showed that he had already forgotten due process of the law. Some people arc arrested but yet proven innocent in a court of law. Baker talks as if the department has never had an innocent person in there. Is it against our constitutional rights here? In Barry County, is it guilty until proven innocent? Once again, I witness lack of human empathy and more of a tyrant-led department than one that leads by our Constitution. I will attend the Nov. 5 county board meet­ ing in hopes that commissioners find the seri­ ous need to know how Sheriff Leaf responds to sexual assault complaints. Hopefully, he will also addresses Baker’s disregard for humane treatment of those arrested before they have their time in court. We should want our board to have these answers, since this looks to be like a kid left unattended in a candy store. Laura Christensen. Wayland Barry County has ‘curb appeal’ Tb the editor: Several months ago, I was offered an opportunity to move my family from central Michigan to Barry County. This was a big decision for our family. Before committing to a move, we jumped in the car to check out the neighborhood. As they say, first impressions really do matter. Coming from a municipal government background, thc first thing I noticed coming into Hastings were some of the freshly paved streets and new, bright-white sidewalks. While hunting for a parking spot downtown, it became clear the choices for eating estab­ lishments were many. The downtown was bustling, and the atmosphere was a mix of historic charm and eclectic art. “This place must have its act together," I thought. After a fantastic meal, we had to check out the hardware store, which appeared to stretch on for a full city block. Next, we stumbled upon a few other unique shops, and actually ran out of time to visit them all. Last, but not least, a downtown multi-screen movie theater next door to a soon to-be-built spray plaza — how cool is that? By this time, our 4-year-old daughter was tired of shopping, it was time to play. While browsing the housing market, Tangletown and Bob King Park had caught her eye. Once it was time to head back north, our daughter had put the pieces together. From the back seat a little voice asked, “Mom, Dad, could we really live here?” We made the move almost three months ago and continue to be impressed as wc dis­ cover more and more “big city" amenities, and above all — friendly, generous people. Barry County not only has great curb appeal for young families, it truly has its act togeth­ er, and it is a class act. Chelsey A. Foster Hastings Companies should clean up their own poisons To the editor: It is good that Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is issuing more regu­ lations for drilling for gas and oil by ‘frack­ ing’ — deep slick water horizontal drilling. The drillers poison millions of gallons of drinkable water with chemicals some of which arc known to make people sick and even cause cancer. The liquid brought out of the wells is poison. Anyone denying that ought to be required to dnnk a glass of it in public and in the interest of transparency. Why doesn't the DEQ requ.re companies using poisons and undisclosed chemicals to clean up the liquid brought out of those wells so that it is drinkable and safe for health? Why should future generations be put at risk by pouring that poison into storage wells that are claimed to be safe, but cannot be guaranteed, for eternity? Cleaning up the poison ought lo be part of the cost of doing business and ought not to be passed on lo future generations to pay the bill of cleaning up. George C. Williston, Hastings DEQ’s ‘new’ regulations do nothing to safeguard residents To the editor: |he articlc in the I would like to respo Michigan Oct. 24 MnriW Bunner abotH » Department of Environment y called new regulations. qEq jn The regulations P[°^ wi|j do absolutely their recent press lhe dangers of nothing to safeguard us promote the fracking. The DLQ conl’ contamination myth that there has never tx: process of of groundwater from frac ‘rf . jjjjonS of galfracking -- the injection 01 with loxic Ions of fresh ground water. _ is lhc chemicals and sand, into ~ freshwater contamination. ContaininalH csS Marts at the beginning ofin ‘ |e about the Thc press release is not a jn amount of water used to J iions. Pennit Kalkaska used 21 million requests are in already, and granted, for close to 1 billion gallons. Thc DEQ already uses the water assessment tool. It is known to be a flawed tool, and lo our knowledge they have not denied a single permit regardless of lhe results of lhe tool. The toxic chemicals will still be kept secret under trade protection. The industrialization of our beautiful forests and farmland is not even mentioned. Illis high-volume process has not been used for 60 years. There is no way to make it safe and still protect our land and our water. Highvolume horizontal fracking must be banned, and thc press should hold thc DEQ account­ able for telling the truth. Jackie Schmitz, Middleville New stretch of US431 Wi" bypass Constantine Drivers l'ea(J,nhCugh CcX°n PS"131 will no longer drivevilJ ^hne, but will instead go aroun constnic(ionX'Cr th*n nine months of nsoon...- , t‘lc Michigan Department of ‘ fy is Preparing to open the new US-l3| ln Sl October 2013 through November 2017. Report: Grass carp reproducing in Lake Erie highways. Thc DNR Fisheries Division performs fish­ ery surveys throughout the state, actively looking for these fish. Grass carp that are found during survey work arc euthanized and dissected to determine reproductive develop­ ment and whether they are fertile. The DNR has developed an Asian carp educational brochure and an a management plan, and distributed multiple press releases specific lo grass carp over the years. A portion of the state’s Asian carp website is also dedi­ cated to the grass carp issue and can be found online www.michigan.gov/asiancarp. In the pasl three years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has received increased reports of grass carp being captured in Lake Erie by commercial fishermen. These County by Friday. fishermen also have reported seeing more of Hie new bridge o St. Joseph Rivcr Ihis species, as well as specimens of varying and nearly highway age and size, indicating there may be a natu­ between Garber R• Dickinson Road rally reproducing population in the lake. This are expected by the end assumption has been confirmed by a recently of this week. The $1»™ 1 on project jn released U.S. Geological Survey report. February and is £1* ( ^Pmvc the effi­ USGS has determined grass carp, a species More than 1,000 non-profit organizations, ciency of the US-1 mdor. a key com­ of Asian carp, arc naturally reproducing with­ mercial north-souih mdor through west in the Lake Eric basin. Grass carp do not pres­ including some in West Michigan, have Michigan into India*11ent the same ecological risk to Michigan’s reported significant diversions of assets over After lhe new sttetch of US-131 is opened, w-aters as bighead carp or silver carp, although thc past five years, according to the Belter construction will be completed on the lie-ins they are a species of concern because they Business Bureau of West Michigan. The between the new road and what will now be feed on aquatic plants and can significantly information was initially released by thc lhe US-131 Business Route through the vil­ alter habitat required by native fish. Grass carp Washington Post after researching nonprofit lage of Constantine. 1 ne additional construc­ have occasionally been found in Michigan tax filings with the government since 2008. The following organizations based in West tion is expected to be completed by Nov. 15. w-aters since thc late 1970s. Michigan are included in the report: Munson Grass carp captured in Michigan’s waters of the Great Lakes were thought to be the Healthcare Regional Foundation, Traverse result of fish movements from other states City; Great Lakes Energy Cooperative, where stocking genetically altered (triploid) Boyne City; International Union UAW 167, fish for aquatic vegetation control is allowed. Wyoming; Hispanic American Council. Douglass Community Triploid fish are sterilized through a heat­ Kalamazoo; Association. Kalamazoo; Friends of Fred treating process when their eggs arc develop­ ing. Several Great Lakes states allow the Mcijcr Heartland, Edmore; Pay It Forward stocking of triploid fish because they believe Outreach. Norton Shores; Asian Professionals Grand Rapids; and the fish have a low- probability of reproduc­ Organization. Constructive Community Builders Inc., The Michigan Department of Community tion, although the sterilization process may Kalamazoo. Health Bureau of Laboratories has been not be 100 percent effective. Munson Healthcare ($1.1 million) and Given the grass carp’s potential for nega­ awarded a $3.6 million contract to provide Great Lakes Energy ($679,000) were victims tively affecting fish habitat, the State of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotyping for of employee fraud. UAW 167 ($1.09 million) the entire United States from the Centers for Michigan has prohibited live possession of was reportedly caught up in lhe investment grass carp since the 1980s and continues to Disease Control and Prevention. fraud of convicted Ponzi schemer Dante The state public health laboratory will oppose their use in public or private waters in DeMiro. Douglass Community Association receive specimens from all 50 states to per­ other states connected to the Great Lakes. In Michigan, the DNR is working this and Pay It Forward Outreach both reported form this molecular genetic testing, making emerging grass carp issue on three fronts, embezzlements, while Friends of Fred Meijer Michigan a global leader. Heartland, Asian Professionals and “This new contract to perform genetic test­ including law enforcement, research and edu­ Constructive Community Builders disclosed cation. ing for lhe entire United States positions DNR conservation officers inspect whole­ less information on the IRS forms about lhe Michigan as a national, as well as global sale fish and bait dealers throughout the year fraud in their organizations. leader, in terms of tuberculosis genotyping," A 2012 study concluded that nonprofit and to make sure live grass carp arc not being said James K. Havcnun, director of thc religious organizations account for one-sixth imported into Michigan and have worked MDCH. “Michigan residents can rest assured with the Michigan State Police’s Commercial of major embezzlements, placing second only knowing that our laboratory is ready and to the financial-services industry. equipped at all times 4) protect against thc Vehicle Enforcement Division to train staff to For more information, visit www.bbb.org inspeetjive fish trucks at weigh stations or most dangerous puli'Wth threats." during routine stops on Michigan’s interstate for more information. Mycobacterium tiberculosis, lhe organism that causes tube/rulosis, sickens nearly 15,000 people in the United Stales annually. Michigan typically reports about 120 cases of TB each year. TB is very infectious and is spread through the air from one person to another. If not treated properly, tuberculosis can be fatal. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but TB genotyping results used in combination there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. with epidemiologic investigations help to The requirements are: establish important links beiween one patient •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone and another. This information can lead lo the discovery of unsuspected TB cases and help number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s prevent further spread of the illness. name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous MDCH has been involved with genotyping letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for of Mycobacterium tuberculosis since thc compelling reasons only. technique was first developed in the 1990s. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not This is thc third genotyping award made to be published. MDCH. The CDC contract will run from Nonprofits named as victims of fraud Michigan lab receivescontract to investigate TB nationwide (Write Us A Letter: PRYOR, continued from page 1-----------chaotic mess! The mothers were crying and the kids were screaming ... we only had one little teeny room at that time. “One of the little kids sat up and said, ‘Mommy, I told you there was only water in there (containers labeled ‘fuel oil’) and we "/ere just having a tca parly.’ I said, ’Why don’t you call your husband and find out?’ The husband confirmed that the liquid was only water. "So wc had gone through this whole rigamarole. We couIdn’No anything but laugh. The mothers weren t too happy, but they were happy it was just water.’’ Pry or made a lot of mothers happy. During his 50 years in pracllcc, he delivered more than 2.000 babies and counted that profes­ sional duty as his favorite. “There’s nothing l,kc delivering a newborn baby,” Pryor told the Reminder in 1998. “1 never got tired of that cry when I’d deliver that baby. I just never got 0Ver (ha| (remcn dous thrill of delivenng a baby _ the cry of new life,” 3 Pryor’s love for new ljfc ncvcf Wancd ln 20(15. he donated $ °.0(X) l0 (hc Haslj Public Library's buifund because of fit love for children. '°r bo°ks and for literacy in general. Restoring Model A can, « passion that top honors at antique auto shows. He «ho an avid furniture maker, anuque c *L?«orer. songwriter, photographer and l-‘nU!>cap<.r Pryor is survived by Children and o^eat.^ ''h^ A celebration of »*>or\ i:f • , . for Saturday. 16. th^ r Presbyterian Chuo'h. 4os N '' first west of HastingsU ,n"h 11 a m. with the n>enuiri4| for 'vrvice at noon. 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President s cor' 2.?24.3,21 egress and the Senate. 1-204 .4 �G -- Thursday October 31. 2013 - The Hastmqfi Bntinor . ............. “ Worship Togetherl fea f)<W(l A. Gib*011 Robert Rriice Pryor, M»D ...at thc church ofyour choice imrchcs Weekly schedules of Hastings area available for your convenience... C69) 367-406). Partar Gary Simmon* Sunday Worship 9 15 Morning R52-9228. Celebralmn 9 am. ,1 10 «0 xm am. Fellowship Time before the sen ice. PLF SSANTVIIM FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey . RmJ. Doling. Ml Nurcery, children's niwttMry. youth group, adult snail gnx.p ministry, leadership training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON CHURCH 01CHRIST mi n. MiApHy,U!f- • Rhone 269-945 WS. s.-h.«l W-tn: WC-r.h.p (269) 758 3021 church phone. Sunday .Seroce “ 30 am . Sunday Wednesday Nifhi BiNe Stud) 7 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday services each week: 9.15 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Communion lhe 2nd Sunday of each Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9 45 month al this vers ice). 10 xm. Holy a.m. Movamf Worship Service )0 45 a n. Evening Senicr 6 pm; Rector of Ss. Andrew A Matthias is xm. HASTINGS' FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Holy Prayer Morning Communion reach week). BukosKi. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 11 (in Inin#) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENF 209 W. Green Street. Hasting.', Ml 4905.x Pa»tor Don Spaclinun Office The phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday Fhd-iy 9 xra -NsW. Sunday Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795­ rooming worship hours. 8:45 am Traditional Worship. 10.45 xm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2370 And thc rectory number is 269 309 E Woodlawn. Hiitinp. Dan Currie, Sr Pauor. Ryan Ro*c. Youth 948-9327. Our church website is http. - tr us .to/iuidrcw matthia* We Care Available during worship (infant* Pa«ot, Jo*h Mwet. Mumc Pallor. are part of the Dinette of the Great through age 4). Sunday School for Sunday Senkcv 9 15 xm. Sunday Lakes which is In communion with PrrK-l2ih is available during 10 45 School for all a$es.JO;3O xm. worship sen ice. Shore the lathi Soup Worship Service; 6pm Evening The United Episcopal Cliurch ot North America and use the 1928 Kitchen wne< a tree meal CKO. Sen ice: Jr. Youth Croup 5-7 p m. A: Book of Common Prayer at all our Tufd.«y from 5 to 6 pm Sr High Youth Group 7-9 pm.. services Qmtrrr.por.iry Woixhip and Nursery HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Family Night 6 30 Wednesday, and Prayer Call Church Office 948- HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH fiOM for jnforntilion on MOPS, M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard "Strrngfocntn^ Farrdics Thru Christ" Chddrrn’.i Choir. Sport.* Ministries Moore, Pastor. Church phene 269­ 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. pan. Aivana, Bible Study. Pnrvc WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31S5 N Breadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Paster Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9.45 am; Sunday School. 10.45 am WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randtll Bertrand. Wheelchair acert- tible and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 xm. Worship Time 10 30 xm. Youth activities: call for informa­ tion. 945-4995. Church Website; u»w. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Brun hqxum.org Church Fat No.. 269­ Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, 818-0007. Sccrctary- and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Tiecsurtr. Linda Belton. Office Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth houn, Tuesday, Wcdnc'day. Thurs­ through age 3) cite provided. Sunday Church day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning 9:30 am Sunday School; 10A5 am Monung Worship. Sr. Hi. Youth 5 V» .7 pun l Sunday evening sen ice 6 pm; SonShinc Pre school (age* 3 A 4) (September thru Mayk Ibi>-. Thurs. from 9-11 JO am. 12-2:30 pm; Tbesday 9 «vn Men's Bible Study at thc church Wednesday 6 pm • Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May ) Wednesday 6 pm • Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 ptn - Prayer Meeting. Thunday 9;3O NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD Ho^nii’d a“ born al Fi,"imons Arl”y 1067 ' Aun)r». Colorado 011 October 8, tr . ’ r .. son of Roger and Diana Cu- G,bs°n. David graduated from Hastings High School in 1986. He attended Michigan Technological University in oughton. M| lran<fcm»d and graduated trom Cornerstone University in Grand Ra? nS’.\1 ,‘n ’"2 with a B.A. in Business and Psychology. Afler graduation from col­ lege David was employed at Pine Rest Chnstian Mental Health Services. Since that lime he was employe at Hope Rehabilitation NctW(?rk aS a C,ienl Services Coordinator. He was also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. He had been employed by Hope Rehabilitation Network since 1994. David s favorite activity was spending time with his sons Conner and Brennan. 1 le was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the serenity of the outdoors. He enjoyed watch­ ing auto racing and helping others by using his home improvement skills and talents. David s great sense of humor was evident to every’one w ho knew him and he w ill be great­ ly missed. David was preceded in death by his infant child. He is survived by his wife. Valerie (VanDellen), his two sons Conner and Brennan; his parents, Roger and Diana; sister. Amy (Doug) Freeland of Atlanta. GA; and brother Barry (Brenda) Gibson of Hastings, MI; and numerous nephews and nieces. David also leave* behind several very close friends who share ptvhius memories Of fis,H-‘*, ing and camping trip* the years. The funeral service was held Friday, October 25, at Conienione Church, 1675 84th St. SE. with Pastor Ken Nash officiat­ ing. Committal service was at Dowling Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to C. and B. Educational Fund at Hastings City Bank. M 79 Fast. PO B<»' ft3- Hastings, Ml SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH prayer lime 6 30 p.m. to 7-30 pm. GibsonND Kap1DS, MI * David Aan,n 18 2013^ W,lh his L«rd on ’ ">>»>•• ^“hcr 490'8 Pa'tof Thursday night Bible study and xm. pm. pm Service 10 30 xm. to 11’30 xm. Nursery and Children's Ministry. Sunday 49050. Partor. Steve Olmstead Prayer lime Wednesday night- 6:30 (5)71 2fM-Q39O Sunday Womhip * nL. unuv hnv: 10 ant with mom ng sin School II am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.; Bible Study & 7025 Mik» Rd, PO Bex 408, (cornrr cf .Milo Rd x S M-43), Delton, MI 4<KMfr Pastor R.'ger Chy pool. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. 74 s. Sli« RJ. Ml Urt~«"’’45 -S5 “ ?0)N.M in,Woodland.Ml48t»97• 8950 E M 79 Highway; Na*!nilic. MI 49073 Pastor Don Rtncoe. (517) HASTIM* aofmmvoi GOD W(X)DI.AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH School 9 30-10:15 xm. classes for tod­ dlers thru adult Coffee Fellowship 10 05 a m.-10:20 am Worship Service: 10:30 xm. A Children Church, age 44th grade, dismissed announcements. during Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 pan. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6.30-7:45 p m. age 4 thru 6th grade Thursdays: Senior Adult (50f) Bible Study at 10 am. and lunch at Wendy's, 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch st 9.30 xm am • Women's Bible Study. 502 E. Bond St. Hastings Pnvtor Disantr God's Grace with us* 301 E State Rd . P.O Box 273. Holy Cftnvr.ur.mn Every Sunday! Hastings, Ml 49058. Pa*tor Scott Sunday, S'ov. J - Sunday Worship I J.C. Crank cordially invite* you to ceme worship with us each Sunday at 10.30 a.m. Interested tn knossing rarer about oar church? Plea*e lee! welcome to call one of there num­ bers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618, (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blar.ken'hip (Local) 269-945-3327. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNm1 CHURCH Donald Harley Harshman 10:45; Sunday I Website: wwsv lifcgatecccom. Sun­ School 9:30. Nos. 3 - High School | day Worship 10 am. Wednesday Life Youth Group 6 p.m.; .Men A Women Price. Phone; 269-9484W00. Hours X:00 A AA 7.00 p in Nov. 4 - Women of Group 6:30 p.m. Faith Study Bible 6 30 p.m.; Recovery BiNeStudy 7.10p.m. Nov. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Prater Bob Wilson. Church F’hone 269- 948 2330 Pastor's Home 269-945-4356. Sunday bjw 1633* sbcglobal.net School 9.45 ant; Worship Service 1045 xm; Sunday Evening 6 pm Wednexby 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNI TED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S M-37 Hwy , Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland Sun­ days - 10 xm. Wen hip Service. Sunday School and Nursery avail­ service (Summer during able Schedule - Adait Sunday School: 9 Worship fc.m.. A Children’s Program* 10 am) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir, Chime*, Praise Band. Group. Quilting Community Breakfavts mid more’ Cali lhe church office at (269) 721­ 8077 (M.-WT 9 am. 12 pin.), e­ office'-'mci net or viol wwv..countrychapcL-mc <>rg for mui! more infcrmation ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP .MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the 5 - Brother of Grace 7 p.m; Worship Maple Lea(Gra&ge. Hwy. M-66 south Wordwatubers Bible Study 10 xm.; Committee 7 p.m; Evangelism Committee 7 pm. Nov. 6 Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. Sarah Circle 7 p.m. Nov. 7 • Pasty 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 Flour Mixing 9 a m.; Middle School of am. 6 pra.; Wed. 6:?0 p.m. Jesus Youth Group 5 p.m; Grace Notes Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. 5:45 pm.; Choir 7;I5 p.m. Nov. 8 - Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. Pa-.ty .Meat Cutting 6 p.m Nov. 9 • An oasis of God's love. “Where P.v4y Sale 8 xm. Location: 239 E Everyone u Someone Special." For North St. Harings. 2W 945-9414 or intbranrion call 616-731-5194 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy I-uckey COMMUNITY B APTIST CHURCH httpJ-'wuwdiscuver- frace org A Community of Christ/tdlmetri v.ho G!ti>if, God. Slrtnythcn one another FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH and Transform our World. 502 East 405 N M 37. Hartings. Ml 49058. Street. Hasting. Sunday. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Sanday ScNvol for ,dl are* ID am. Pastor. Sunday Seniors: 8 55 xm. Morning Worship II in., Evening Worship 6 p.m Ibunday. Bible Traditional Worxfcop Sense; 10.00 am. Grand Study A Prayer 7 ptn. For informa­ tion about other ministries and oppor­ tunities contact Psrtor Jim Hevv or lhe church at (269) 945-9217. or email pastorpm * chchavi4ng.*jorg or see our Website’ wwv cbdu-tingAorg. Adait and Youth SenJiy School; 11 00 am Contemporary Worship Sense. Visit us online at www fiistchurchhastinr a cry Inir infoniufjon on our Bible rtudies, Youth Group, and other pro- grain»' This information on mrihip sen'ire is provided by The Hattings Bunner, the churches and these lacul businesses: Hmg$ inmwj 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 - D'MK HASTINGS, Ml - Donald Harley Harshman, age 70, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly. Friday October 25, 2013 at his residence. wa.s bom in Laporte, Indiana on June 6, rur’l hC S°n of Libert W. and Anna Alice * bur) Harshman. He drove truck for most ° career, until retirement. Don eXed fiylV,a Wima» «" Ma> l965’ "e H, w f h'"g- hun|init ant1 «PPtng. Leben ,p.rew<>«! in death by his parents, ^t*rr and Anna Hltr,h,,un: wife- s>l'ia W^rrt K^y and N.,lnk: ’"Tant cran^00- Douglas an<I brother, Frink Harshman. (Ch n-,S surv‘v’cd bv his children. Jerry (Chnsune) Harsh,,,* David (Joyce) Fndsil Untance M . H^”ry 'Steve) M:n1,vhac’ Laymance and Lois Harshman ? : > ? (Pam) na;.L,ln> (Faye) Harshman. Jacl, sis'" D»"ny llarshman: "*'v. :u,d Sreat-u/' !"hC5’ gteat erandchtldren •ind ffcspectini. IYr‘"'d<.liildren. . '“’“■•'•Plaee l?0"’ *bhes- cretnatton has 'his time. d 1,0 service' are ,";W inAHuX,"Cnp|b> Girrbaclt l ur»-’n.l Home 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 *,‘wEitrbncJlv:‘s« 'bit our we,.,'"‘-„ unli'« guest jLl;c'-1lholne.net to Mgn the mc^lor l^1,k "r to MVS' a memory or 8 Robert Bruce Pryor was bom to Mariella and Elmer Pryor on December 28. 1922, in Lansing. Michigan. As a child, Bruce idol­ ized his family doctor. Therefore, the story of Bruce’s life began with his observing and admiring the practice of medicine. As a youth, he also pursued music with a passion and began his lifelong skills in woodworking. He attended Michigan State University from 1941-1945. As a student, he took voice lessons, played bassoon in the marching band, and was awarded a musical scholar­ ship, all the while pursuing his pre-med stud­ ies. After graduating with a degree in chem­ istr). Bruce was drafted into the Army. Having completed Basic Training, and antic­ ipating deployment, he received orders to begin medical school “for the convenience of the United Stated federal government to ful­ fill a need for medical doctors." A position was wailing for him at 'Fite University of Michigan Medical School. He worked his way through medical school, painting bams and performing for weddings by singing and playing the vibraharp. In 1948, he married Vent Ruth Fogle, his longtime sweetheart, and moved with her to Hastings, where he opened a Family Practice. Throughout the 1950’s, Bmce and Vera were busy establishing a medical practice, raising three children, and building a new home. He helped Pennock Hospital grow from a tiny facility to its current status as a modem, hightech hospital. During (hose years, he was an innovator for change and progress. For much of his career. Dr. Pryor’s schedule included delivering babies, performing general sur­ gery, handling anesthesia, making house calls, all while seeing more than 40 patients a day in thc office and the emergency room. Over 50 years of practice, he delivered more than 2000 babies. "I just never got over (hat tremendous thrill of delivering a baby and hearing the cry of new life." Bruce was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church and lhe Hastings Kiwanis Club, where he played the piano and led the singing of “Smile, and the world smiles w ith you" with his rich baritone voice. His love of music continued for all of his 90 years. He was an avid woodworker, passion­ ate photographer, and creative landscaper. He traveled extensively with his family through­ out the Western United States, photographing ever) thing along thc way. in retirement, he enjoyed renovating antique cars, winning awards for two of his Model A Fords. He is survived by his three children. Lynda Pryor Hamilton, married to Glenn Hamilton, M.D., Da)ton, OH. James Pryor, Honolulu, and Diane Pryor. Hastings. He was immense­ ly proud of his grandchildren, Janies Hamilton, M.D., Katherine Hamilton, and Elizabeth Hamilton. Lincoln Charles Hamilton, sod of James and Corri, is his first great grandson! Dr. Pryor has been honored by the Michigan State Medical Society for 50 years of service to his patients and the medical pro­ fession. Dr. Pryor said of his life, “There’s nothing else I could have done that I would have ever loved more than my practice of medicine in this special, special community. It,s been a wonderful journey!" He passed on to lhe next life on Thursday, October 17. 2013. He is preceded in death by his brothers and sister Howell Pryor, Paul Pryor, Luther Pryor, and Phyllis Sunderiin. A celebration of his life is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, at First Presbyterian Church 405 N. M-37 of Hastings. Visitation hour is 11:00a.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:00 noon. The family welcomes stories and photographs from his friends and patients. Please bring them to the service. Contributions in Dr. Pnor’s memory may be given to the Literacy Council of Barry County, 227 East State Street, Hastings, MJ 49058. Lauer Family Funeral Homes. 1401 N. Broadway in I ladings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory w ith Dr. Pnor’s family at www.LauerFHxom HASTINGS. Dons Bonl,a (UKkwcxxl) Carlson, age 86 ol Hastings died peacefully on October 21st surrounded by her children. . She was bom November 22. 1926 in Hastings. She was thc daughter oi Dr. George Lockwood and Bonita Lockwood. She gradu­ ated from Western Michigan where she met her husband. Robert Carlson. They were both teachers at Hastings Schools She is survived by her children Susan Edwards of Lawrenceville, GA; John Carlson (Kari Kauffman) of Hastings; and Sarah Perrone of Climax. MI; two grand children: Julia Perrone of Lansing, MI and Robert Perrone of Climax, MI; her brother John Lockwood of Grand Rapids. Ml and her sister Mary Shaull of Bloomfield Hills, MI. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Carlson. Her family w'ould like to extend thanks to Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village and Pennock Hospice. 'Die family will hold a memorial service for both Doris and Bob at a later date. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends who loved her dearly. BUSINESS BRIEFS Women’s Health First joins Pennock network Laura Doherty, M.D.. Laura Kota, M.D., and Robert Valice, M.D., of Women’s Health First have joined Pennock Health Services. Located at 1108 W. Stale St., in Pennock’s State Street Center. Women’s Health First offers a complete range of gynecological and obstetric services in conjunction with Pennock Health Services. Women’s Health First physicians also offer robotic-assisted gynecological surgeries at Pennock using the da Vinci Surgical System. The new partnership allows an integration of health history, providing seamless service access across the range of health care servic­ es available through Pennock Health. For more information, call Women's Health First 269-945-8080. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE ore^-nr*--^ ^•1 Movie Memories presents Arsenic and Old Lace" with Cary Grant. 4:30 to 8p,m. “ne"»a« NoVJ “ November reading club, Be a Smart Cookie. Read." begins- pre school story time has fun learning about chhmunks, 10;30 a m b 1 n els to "outer space " lo'-o M°'y ,ime lrav' tutoring. 4-30 lo s^n.'’( y°l,nS chess Penea&y cl‘b*<> «; Game Night. 6 to 8 p.m Unplugged t Call Hastings Public Libmrv f iniormation. 269-945-4for more GET MORE NEWS! e to the ‘’“S? Banner. U— _ A • Call 945-9554 for more information _ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 20! 3 — Pagg 7 Parks and rec board wants input on five-year plan ®°CIAL SECURITY COLUMN by Vonda VanTil ocial Security Public Affairs Specialist . V°ur son or daughter is a high school sen^r‘ J'°u'vc probably already had some _asx moments and arc working on many lists things to be done before the end of the school year If your young senior is collecting monthly Social Security benefits, here's some­ thing to put at the top of your “to-dos.” To make sure that Social Security benefits continue bey ond age 18, eligible students must obtain certification from school officials that they arc still in high school and pros ide it to Social Security. Otherwise, monthly Social Security benefits automatically stop when a student turns 18. i Hit Social lor more information about About docrai . Security student benefits, visit www.sodalsccurity.gov/schoolofficials. Ihc website out­ lines how the process works with instructions on what the student and school official must do to ensure benefits continue past the stu­ dent’s 18th birthday. With the appropriate cer­ tification, Social Security generally does not stop benefits until thc month before thc month the student turns 19, or the first month in w hich he or she is not a full-time high school student, whichever is earlier. Some students receive Social Security sur­ vivors benefits because a parent is deceased. Others may get dependent benefits because their parent receives Social Security retire- A second public meeting to gather input on an updated Barry County Parks and Recreation five-year plan is set for Thursday, Nov. 7, at thc Bany County Courts and Law Building community room, at 6:30 p.m. The parks and recreation board, along with the board of lhe Charlton Park Village and Museum, are working together on an update to the current plan that expires in December. "We hope anyone with an interest in parks and recreation in Barry County will take this opportunity to help us create a plan that will guide our boards over thc next five years," said board chair Michelle Skcdeell. "Community input is needed ” Tuesday’s public meeting is part of the process to formulate a plan that will be writ­ ten to meet the requirements of thc Michigan Department of Natural Resources to allow recreation grant applications. 'The State of -Kans for f .ndisahd^. until ageThe 18minor or n^ ?an gen^ ' n; h continue in high school. only cb'l^"f. a.55U eis ifasWCTti!>( jittWc ,d ' tniion to th'* uiJhood diubility benefits, 'and fcon’for beneoJ'u renuio:1'- . rfie uoponant step of visitf So. don’t fo^rity.gov.'whoofoff,^. ing wwsv.soct^ public a ffair, specialist Manila V‘«trin. ,na> her cla fnr West Mich,KAd3045 Knapp Social M 49525 or v,a email to vonda^(1> Michigan currently has money available for land acquisition for parks and green space and development of recreation facilities through lhe Natural Resources Trust Fund • and the federal Lind and Water Conservation Fund, and an updated plan is required to apply for thc funding. lhe meeting will allow thc public an opportunity to comment on lhe goals for thc plan, as well as proposed capital projects. Board member Deborah Jensen will also present the findings of a survey completed earlier this year on recreational needs in the county. 'lhe courts and law building is located across from the Barry County Courthouse. Michigan raptors at Pierce Cedar BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein WEST 4: Q 9 6 V:87 ♦: Q 9 5 3 2 4; A 7 4 EAST 4:5 4 V:AK6 ♦: K6 4; Q 10963 2 SOUTH: 4: AJ8 32 V:Q J 10 95 4 3 ♦:4 Calvin Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15. 2013 at 11:40 pm.; weighing 5 lbs., 15 ozs.; 19 inches long. 4: - East 24 Pass Dbl Pass South 2.M 34 4V West • 34 Pass Pass High card points or wild distribution: which would you rather have? In today’s hand. North ■imd South had one half of the forty points in the deck; they had tw enty points w hile East and West had the other twenty points. Knowing that it usually takes twenty-five or twenty-six high card points to make a game in the majors or in no trump, how was it that the North/South pair arrived at a 4v contract with only twenty points? The answer, of course, is wild distribution. Let’s take a look. North as dealer opened the bidding with If, promising 12 high card points, and at least three diamonds. In this case, she had five diamonds. East with six clubs and twelve high card points overcalled in the club suit with 24. East’s clubs should have been a bit better than those in her hand, but if one waits for the perfect hand in bridge, that could be a long wait! South with a void in clubs and a singleton in partner’s diamond suit felt compelled to bid thc heart suit. With seven hearts, South knew that there was huge trumping power with all of those hearts. West with club support and knowing that East had lo have five to overcall sup­ ported the clubs by raising lo 34. North doubled, probably for penally, as her clubs were strong, and East passed. South look the initiative and bid her spades informing North that she had two suils, hearts and spades When Wesi passed lhe spade bid. North bid 3 NT. a scary bid for sure, with lhe wild distri­ bution. singletons, and voids that were obvious in this hand. East doubled for penalty and South pulled out of 3NT by bidding 4V. With all passing, the contract was 4* in the South West guessed correctly that South was short of clubs by North’s penally double on the 34 bid. Hoping to reduce the number of trumps in the dummy hand, a wonderful defensive strat­ egy, West led the 8T. the higher of her two trumps, informing partner that she had onlv tw o trumps. East was able to take the trick with lhe KV. With there being no point in playing another trump as the dummy had no more. East switched to the higher of the two spades in her hand: thc 54. South played low, and West was forced in third position lo play third hand high and went up with thc Q4, effectively setting up the spade suit for the North/South team. South won lhe Q4 with the K4. The A4 was the next lead by South from the North hand, with all following. South played her singleton 44, and she next led a small diamond from the board, trumping with a small heart in her hand. Leading thc QV drew out the last heart from West, and East won with the AV. East’s lead of her last spade was won in the dummy with the 104. Another diamond from the board was trumped in the South hand with a small heart, and South then drew the last outstanding heart with the JV. The rest of thc tricks were South’s as she claimed with all of the remaining hearts and played thc spades from the top down, winning five spade tricks, five heart tricks, and one diamond trick-for eleven tricks taken. While a hand with only twenty high card points does not often make a game contract in the majors, it is easy to see that in today’s hand that that is exactly what happened. The wild distribution allowed a bold North/South pair to bid and make a 4V contract despite lhe aggressive bidding going on during thc course of lhe bidding. While it is noteworthy that playing in a heart contract is a better and safer contract for the North/South pair, still it is pos­ sible to make a 44 contract. East/West at best could make only a 24 contract so it was a bold North/South team who found the fit with the long suits, the void, lhe singletons, and some important high cards. When you find yourself with long suits, consider how important those cards could be if they arc the trump suit. They arc almost worthless if you are a defender so lhe takeaway for the day is this: bid those long suits and hope your partner has some help. In today’s hand that is just what happened. North/South hid effectively and played well enough to bring home a non-vulnerable game and an overtrick for 450 points with only twenty high card point-s in their hands. Jeffrey James Bowen, Wcxxlland and Laura Ann Lubitz, Woodland. Eric Paul Hodges, Hastings and Sharon Kay Frazee, Marne. Isaac Andrew Duits, Woodland and Kelly Anne Hundt, Woodland. Michael John Huska. Middleville and Nona Heather Kyle, Middleville. Ryan Lynn Webb, Hastings and Hayley Allison-Nicole Osborn, Hastings. Able James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14. 2013 at 11:22 p.ni. Soney and Sheree Walton of Hopkins; weighing 8 lbs., 14 ozs.; 21 inches long. D’artagnan Douglas, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15, 2013 at 10:56 p.m. to Kirsta and Jayson Brooks of Hastings; weigh­ ing 6 lbs., 8 ozs.; 22 inches long. Dealer: North Vulnerable: East/West Lead: 8V North 14 Dbl 3NT Pass XewborR taies Elizabeth Marie. l»m at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 8.2013 a' 3:56 pan. Io M.lry joncs of Dowling; weighing o lbs., 12-1/2 ozs.; 17 inches long. NORTH 4: K 10 7 V:2 ♦: A J 10 8 7 4: KJ 85 Marriage Jdcenses ,r ,r dd Stein an Accredited Bridge Teacher for die American Contract Bridge League, , at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: teaches bridge lass?*'.Mmichiganddogs^ om) * htipd/belterbridgeinbarn i . A birds of prey program will feature Michigan raptors during a free seminar at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Saturday. Nov. 2. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program, presented by the Outdoor Discover Center, will highlight raptors’ keen senses and incredible strength. Visitors will be able lo view the magnificent birds up close, as well. Reservations must be made to confirm a space for the program, and a maximum of four passes for immediate family members only will be available. Additional tickets may be purchased at $8 for adults and $6 for chil­ dren ages 4 through 12. Remington John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16, 2013 at 11:21 p.m. to Amy McGhan and John Brinks of Yankee Springs; weighing 9 lbs., 2 ozs.: 21 inches long. Logan Liam, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 17. 2013 at 6:31 am. to Jonathan and Stacey Denton of Nashville; weighing 8 lbs., ' 5 ozs.; 20 inches long. „ Kyra Alysc, bom at Penrock Hospital on.Ocj.,, 18, 2013 at 3:43 fui ”u> Kyle and Staci Davidson of Hastitip; weighing 8 lbs., 6 ozs.; 20.5 inches long. I Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services «Pre-Planning Services. •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Rhettney Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 20, 2013 at 12:24 a.m. to Rachel King and Jason Silsbee of Charlotte; weighing 8 lbs.; 20-1/2 inches long. Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Barry County Economic Development Alliance c ha m ber & Business Expo 1 i a n c e November 7,2013 Technology Breakout Sessions—NEW! Free with Summit/Expo registration! Expo Booth Hosts ZOOMI Winner. Mike Evans Walker, Fluke & Sheldon 10 am-12 noon 12:15 pm-1 pm Breakout Session Options: Village of Middleville BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS ON THE WEB Dan Manning Pixelvine Studios Technology Aav.sor, Connects Radio Shack Solar Solutions Seasonal Grille Topic TBD jtfU Bar.-y Cr.^.fy Economic Devel- Thornapple Township Thornapple Manor ARE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PHONE? Awards & Celebration Radio Shack Presenter TBD Pixelvine Studios 1 pm—1:45 pm Breakout Session Options: '^Analyst, WE noon-3 pm '"co scr>’ed during Expo z Padnos Iron & Metal Message Express Internet QUICKBOOKS Walker, Fluke & Sheldon CPAs v 'uuuuo juniniu p:e>" txpo and free technology 1:45 LumenFlow DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Lake Trust Crredit Union Applied Imaging J-Ad Graphics FACEBOOK MARKETING BASICS M,ke Evant, Family Story Guy Holiday,nn Express Hastings City Bank Gilmore Car Museum 2:30 pm grealout Session OptionsSO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR GOODS AND www.eventbrite.com L BS0 N f*1 37 SERVICES ONLINE City of Hastings/ Downtown Development Authority DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Hastings, Ml 49058 Signatory ^Pon$of: Flexfab ConncctMl Pixelvine Studios Event location; Barry Exporter Brldee notes: Look for a class after the first of April on learning eight important bridge conventions. Entitled "Eight Bridge Conventions You Should Know and Use,” this class will be useful for all levels of bridge players. Creek Saturday App'ied Imaging GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR iPAD ChemQuest C.D. Barnes Construction Radio Shack Bradford White Corp. Comers Energy For more information on the sessions please go to www eventbnte.com and see our program Applied Imaging A’l Weather Seal Supped Spensw: Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad tfluLiruun SpattdOTd 269-945-9554 or 1-880-876-7085 e 'formation, contact the Barry Co’-in,V1 W8CH Radio Lake Trust Credit Union Walker, Fluke & Sheldon Hastings City Bank Flexfab Village of Middleville Thornapple Township Bradford White Corp. Pennock Health Services •c Development Alliance at (269) 945 2454 �8 - Thursday, October 31. 2013 - - The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished hy Mark D Chris(enscn of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Gurlock Events al lhe l_akc Odessa Community Library include author Teresa Irish presenting lhe Journey of a Thousand Letters” Thursday. Nov. 5. at 6:30 pan. This compila­ tion of letters written by a family members should be of interest to anyone with interest m World W'ar II. Saturday. Nov. 9. thc Ionia Count) Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. font speaker. library time, refreshments, and fel­ lowship. Sunday, congregation members and pastors of Freeport. Welcome Corners and Central 1 Tnited Methodist Church met al Central with their district superintendent Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsao for thc annual charge confer­ ence. She led in a brief worship sen ice. heard reports from pastors Karen Sarden and Susan Olsen, conducted business nutters of Central does debt ceiling resolution mean to investors? and then of Freeport and Welcome Comers and dosed the session with a hymn. She spoke of trends and also ot challenges. Many friends and relatives of Gary and Kay Coates gathered at St. Edward s Family­ Center on Saturday afternoon to congratulate the couple on their 50 years of marriage. They wen.* honored to have thc bride’s mother. Virginia Yonkers, present. Road is planning a The Cargill on Bonanza S10.6 million expansion of the local food pro­ cessing plant. The plant produces egg compo­ nents for lhe f.isl-fiMxl industry. Each day. several tanker tracks come loaded with liquid eggs from Herbrvcks and other producers. The parking lot is Hila! for the morning shift 'Gth lesser numbers for lhe afternoon and evening shifts. Cargill is often noted as a con­ tributor for civic projects. Currently, the plant has 148 employees. Of nn);.:? Toven ”"ld of handing. 3nd a rf»«r amount tha> « full> f“"‘-1ioning or inv . g " and it’s certainly good news the u s15’ Valise a on ,hc Pm "f renere'Lf„0VCrn,n>--nt "u|d !T bad Serious wlufs new " ",c r,nan<' ’’ Bu' legislation .k"d 1)UI fairly s0On’ ,bccause lhe emment lh ha‘ P^d onl> f ,hc 80v' limit 15 !"’d nUSCd O’Cdcb' until1 n™” invcs,or. you don’t have to wait politick?"to rc-P°nd '° "Tsc on£',ine stenn' Ucs’ Consider taking the following dil.h'ni /'"’ oW/HnWw. 'nie s,ock market Ako d '■rrv,1CI to the drama tn Washington. '■'Pile the likely short-term drag on thc sSown^ by *** pl,rtial Covern'nc,1> RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC thev have shown that sloLt o.ab '10'"crease earnings, even with a,cs growth - and corporate earnings are a key driver of stock prices. 'These are all g od signs for investors. And stock valuations (as measured by pricc-to-eammgs ratios) are reasonably attractive. So. now may be a good tune to pursue new investment opportunities, assuming they’re appropriate for your indi­ vidual needs, goals anj rjsji tolerance. • Be prepared for volatility. The financial markets have their “likes” and ‘‘dislikes’’ — and one thing they don-( jj^e is uncertainty. So, despite the fact that the markets stood up pretty well during the shuldown/debt ceiling HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Chatter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal yvar 2014. at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUP­ PORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(21 (3) and lhe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ ices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at thc meeting, to individuals with disabilities at thc mceting'hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN g DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charier Township Board will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on November 13, 2013 that begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at the address indicated below. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments on a proposed agreement to amend Section 3.9 of the Rutland Charter Township - City of Hastings Urban Services and Economic Development Agreement dated November 26,2012. One of the authorizing statutes for this proposed agreement, 1984 Public Act No. 425, as amended, requires the Township Board to hold this public hearing before entering into the amendment agreement. The proposed amendment agreement provides for the amendment of Section 3.9 of the November 26, 2012 agreement, pertaining to zoning jurisdiction, so as to delegate to a Joint Planning Commission established by the City and Township (instead of the City Planning Commission) the authority to consider and decide certain administratree zoning matters with regard to properties conditionally transferred to the City pur­ suant to the November 26, 2012 agreement. The proposed agreement would also amend Section 3.9 of the November 26, 2012 agreement to provide some flexibility in determining the initial Zoning Ordinance text applicable to properly conditionally transferred to the City pursuant to the November 26, 2012 agreement (referred to as the Urban Services District), instead of requiring the City lo amend lhe text of the City Zoning Ordinance to initially adopt only lhe text of the Township’s Zoning Ordinance applicable to property in the Urban Services District. The properly covered by the November 26, 2012 agreement, now proposed to be amended as indicated above, is approximately 6.79 acres of land located at approximately 1099 West M-43 on the southerly side of M-43 contiguous with the Township’s easterly boundary with the City, and is generally described as that part of parcel no. 08­ 13-013-001-30 lying easterly of the stream that runs through thc properly in a more or less north-south direction. The proposed amendment agreement, and the original November 26, 2012 agree­ ment, including a map showing the location of the subject property and a complete legal description of that properly, is available by contacting the Township Clerk as indi­ cated below prior to lhe public hearing, and will also be available for review at the pub­ lic hearing. Interested persons are welcome to submit written comments on the proposed amendment agreement lo lhe Township Clerk prior to or at the public hearing, and are also welcome to comment on the proposed amendment agreement at the public hearing. The Township Board may vote on whether lo enter into lhe proposed amend­ ment agreement at the November 13 Township Board meeting after lhe public hear­ ing, or may take that action al a subsequent regular meeting or special meeting. The Hastings City Council is also anticipated to consider whether lo enter into the pro­ posed amendment agreement after holding its own public hearing at a date and time determined by the City Council pursuant lo thc above-referenced Act. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ ices at the meeting/hearing lo individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reason­ able notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. w.m Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charier Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 This article was written by Edward Jt)n^ fur use by z— ;>v your vnur local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, if you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Aftria Group 37.43 + i ni +1.01 36.27 +1.04 AT&T 45.88 +228 BP PIC 27.96 +.34 CMS Energy Corp 39.80 +.71 Coca-Cola Co 32.24 +.41 Conagra 71.31 +2.30 Eaton 69.33 •.48 Family Dollar Stores 19.21 -.12 Fifth Third Bancorp 70.74 +6.49 Flowserve CP 17.48 -.12 Ford Motor Co. 51.06 +1.41 General Mills 36.05 +.65 General Motors +.46 24.53 Intel Corp. 64.29 +2.39 Kellogg Co. 96.05 +.99 McDonald's Corp 130.50 -.47 Perrigo Co. 31.25 +.58 Pfizer Inc. +5.94 62.09 Sears Holding 6.66 -.01 Spartan Motors +1.04 24.12 Spartan Stores +1.01 74.53 Stryker 15.32 -.05 TCF Financial 77.06 +.62 Walmart Stores $1345.25 $22.52 15,680 634M Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE +$4.82 -.18 +213 -72M GED requirements changing Jan. 1 Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 13. 2013 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AGREEMENIITPJWEJ^ episode, it’s still quite possible that we’ll see episode, it’s still quite possible ............. that we’ll see some volatility in lhe weeks ahead. To pre­ pare yourself for these potential fluctuations, you’ll want to own an appropriate mix of investments — which means you may need to rebalance your portfolio. A diversified portfo­ lio can’t guarantee profit or protect against loss, but it can reduce thc impact of \olatility — and it can help keep you calm, too. • Be aware of interest rate movements. If the debt ceiling had not been raised, it’s high­ ly possible that we would have seen a spike in interest rates, which could have hurt the value of your bonds. (When interest rales rise, investors won’t pay full price for existing bonds because they can get newly issued ones at the higher rates.) But even though we avoided this scenario, you’ll still need to be on thc alert for interest-rate movements over the next several months — especially if thc Federal Reserve discontinues its bond-buying program, which is designed to help keep long-term rates low. Still, it’s probably not a good idea to totally avoid bonds in anticipa­ tion of rising rales, because bonds can help balance your portfolio if stocks were to decline. Nonetheless, keep a close eye on lhe Fed’s actions, and be prepared to make changes if it appears that rates may indeed jump. Apart from registering your opinion with your elected representatives, you can’t con­ trol what happens in Washington. But, no matter what political conflicts are taking place, you can control your investment deci­ sions — and you can continue with a strategy that can help you make progress toward your long-term financial goals. I I by Sandru Ponsetto Staff Writer Barry County residents who have begun taking the 2002 series General Education Development tests are being strongly encour­ aged to complete the series before Barry Intermediate Schod District and Michigan Works switch to lhe 4!4 series Jan. I. “We currently have\bout 45 people who have started lhe process,and we are encour­ aging them to finish the process before the change goes into effect," said BISD Superintendent Ronna Steel. “There are two testing sessions before Jan. 1, and we hope they take the opportunity to complete the scries under the traditional model.” Individuals may wait to start the assess­ ments after lhe 2014 is launched Jan. I. However, those who have only partially com­ pleted the five 2002 assessments risk having to start over when the 2002 series expires at the end of 2013, she said. “The new series will only be available online, and it will be more difficult because it reflects today’s more rigorous graduation and job requirements,” she said. The current 2002 GED test scries offered by BISD and Michigan Works consists of lan­ guage arts reading, language arts writing, math, science and social studies. An individ­ ual earns a GED certificate after passing all five assessments. The change is the result of changing eco­ nomic conditions that have made it harder for high school dropouts to get jobs. Many job postings require a high school diploma or GED. Obtaining a GED certificate can remove one of the largest barriers to employ­ ment. The new GED assessments will move from the traditional paper format to computer­ based only. Individuals will be able to register and pay online; however, they will still have to visit a Pearson Vue GED approved testing site to complete the assessments. Those wishing to complete the 2002 GED nicS thc '"<1 «f2013 n,a>' £o 10 ,h,: DtbD building to register and take thc tests, testing registration will iakc P,ace Prior 10 lhc scheduled testing dates. The last two registra­ tion dates for 2013 are Monday, Nov. 11. and Monday. Nov. 25 II to 11:30 a.m. Individuals shouTd hrin” a photo identificaX a"d 520 c«h tor each test they wish to «*<-. Once documentation's completed, thc Works'^ Wi" admi"isKreiby N!‘;bi‘!a" wor*b personnel TltursJV- Nov- 141 and get more LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the Eunticr. CQ// 945.9554 for rr)ore information. Thursday, Dec. 12. ■ BISD and Michigan Works is the only site in Barr)- County that still offers GED testing. “Michigan Works and the ISD are excited to be able lo continue giving access to GED testing here in Barry’ County,’’ said Steel. & still spewing by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters When I was a child. I read a lot of mur­ der mysteries. 1 favored the books featur­ ing Miss Marple by Agatha Christie. When I was a bit older, I fell in love with lx>rd Peter Wimsey in the books by Dorothy Sayers. No matter thc book. I liked to fol­ low along as lhe hero of thc tale put clues together to figure out ‘who done it.’ So a quote from the BBC News got my attention. It was from Professor Franck Lavigne of the Pantheon-Sorbonne University in France. “Wc didn’t know the culprit at first, but we had the time of lhe murder and the fin­ gerprints.” Lavigne said. It wasn’t literally a murder that Lavigne was discussing, although many deaths may have been related to what happened. Instead, the mystery was one that hinged on geology’. What’s at issue was evidence that a major volcanic eruption occurred somewhere in the world in lhe year 1257. The eruption was large enough that its geo­ chemical signature — or fingerprints — show up in both Arctic and Antarctic ice of medieval age. In Europe, written records show atrocious weather hitting society hard one year later in 1258. It was cold and rainy throughout the growing season that year, with fkxxling replacing good harvests. In London, thou­ sands of people were buried in mass graves, possibly due to hunger weakening thc popu­ lation and making people more susceptible to disease. But where was thc smoking gun. the vol cano that had caused thc problem? Candidates had been put forward in New Zealand, Mexico and Ecuador, but none of them quite fit the time or the specific chemical fingerprint found in the volcanic material buried in thc ice. Recently, an international team of researchers announced evidence that the Samalas Volcano on Lombok Island, Indonesia, was lhe culprit that caused short-lived but worldwide climate change. The team looked at several different types of evidence, including sulfur and volcanic dust traces in ice, as well as what’s found at Lombok. They also did radiocarbon dating of materials, and they even checked with local written records that tell of the fall of thc Lombok Kingdom in lhe 1200s. “The evidence is very strong and com­ pelling,” said Professor Clive Oppenheimer of Cambridge University, speaking to the BBC. Oppenheimer, Lavigne and their col­ leagues tied together lhe evidence of the far-away ice with material found in the Lombok region. They argue that about 10 cubic miles of volcanic material was hurled skyward in an enormous eruption. 'The smallest particles launched upward w'ould have reached an altitude of 25 miles or more. Only such an enormous eruption would have carried volcanic materials in lhe quantities identified in Antarctic and Greenland ice layers. And an eruption on that scale would have made for significant climate change. It s not always that scientists are given a lull set of clues that wrap fully around thc world. But such appears to have been the case in lhe mystery of what happened in lhe year 1257. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist ar Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �Iho Hastings Bonner - Thursday October 31. 2013 - Page 9 CARGILL . * A look back cont'd from PaSe 1 — Profit! said he * I w||b no v',1n have gone 13 >eiir> il|Clic-ali<vn (.f acci­ dents. which is :l" ' employ .. Well Caigill takes c««« o )() • >11 pany has grown I n,.. c tn the beginning to I4^ . P 10,1 "ill provide 2« more J° t|in( |bc । . Profit! told the ^‘.chelo,, facility is in the up! Qdes«;a f . ark'H. Of 1.400 Plants, the It.) is w of two to receive ’ sufCos t()r L lie W<M In the Hastings TURNING back the PAGES County had ‘very little game’ a century ago "'s ar"cle - complete with huntX2T effec,for UP 10 "* ’•»' IQH n ~ Publish«l in 'he Oct. 2, lyiJ, Banner. »♦♦♦♦ Hunting for anything except rabbits and occasional migratory ducks will soon be a thing of the past in Barry County. Game is scarcer this year than ever before, and depre­ dations of hunters have been so numerous that farms are being posted with “no trespass­ ing notices and the territory’ on which hunters may roam is being greatly restricted. Rabbits are being bagged in considerable numbers, but partridge and woodcock are left in the county. The season is open, the hunting is as good as it ever was, but birds arc scarcer than they ever were before. A few migratory' ducks have begun to arrive, and the waterfowl will probably be pursued more vigorously this season since other game is scarcer. Some of the hunters arc already planning to go north as soon as the deer hunting season opens. Thc game laws follow: Deer — open season from Nov. 10 to Nov. 30, inclusive. Resident hunter’s license $1.50; non-resident hunter’s license $25; alien resi­ dent hunter’s license S25 (who has not declared his intention.) May have in posses­ sion 30 days after close of season. . Unlawful for any person to kill more than two deer. Unlawful lo kill deer in red coat or fawn in spotted coat. Unlawful to pursue, kill or capture any deer while it is in the water. Unlawful to use dogs in hunting. Unlawful to use artificial lights in hunting. Unlawful to kill, until 1920, in Berrien, Calhoun, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Oakland and St. Clair counties. Unlawful to knowingly trap, injure or kill any deer or offspring thereof that arc kept in or have escaped from any private enclosure. Rabbits - open season from Sept. 1 to March I, inclusive. Unlawful to use ferrets or Guinea pigs in hunting. Farmers and fruit growers may use ferrets in killing rabbits on their enclosed lands. When lawfully killed, rabbits may be trans­ ported and sold. Squirrel - unlawful to hunt fox, black or gray, until 1915. Fur-bearing animals Beaver - open season Nov. 1 to May 14. inclusive. License $10, to be obtained from county clerk. Otter, fisher, martin, fox, mink, raccoons and skunk — unlawful to take, trap or kill from April J to Oct. 31, inclusive. Muskrat - unlawful to take, trap or kill from April 15 to Oct. 31, inclusive. Muskrat or beaver houses - unlawful to destroy, disturb or molest at any lime, or set any trap within six feet of a muskrat house. Unlawful to set or put out any muskrat traps preceding lhe day of the open season. Wolf, lynx and wildcat - bounty for wolf over 6 months. $25; for wolf under 6 months. $10; for lynx. $5; for wildcat, $3. Game birds Quail - unlawful to kill until 1917Prairie chicken - unlawful to kill or capture at any time. „„ Partridge and spruce hen - open sc,. from Oct. I to Nov. 30, inclusive. Unlawful to take more than six m one day. Unlawful to take more than 50 in one calUnlawful to have in possession more thai Homing pigeons and mourning doves unlawful to kill or capture at any time. Mongolian (English) pheasant, black fowl, capercailzie, hazel grouse and wild turkey unlawful to hunt until 1917. Non-gamc birds Unlawful to kill, capture or hvae in posses­ sion, excepting blackbirds, English sparrows, crows, cooper’s hawks, sharp^hinned hawks and great homed owls. Waterfowl Ducks, snipe, plover, shore birds, sora rails - open season from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, inclu­ sive. Unlawful to take in one day more than 25 ducks, geese and brant; six plover; snipe and other shore binds, 10. Unlaw ful to take in one calendar year more than 50 plover, or snipe and other shore birds. Unlawful to have in possession at any one time in all more than 25 geese, brant and duck; 20 plover; 20 snipe and other shore birds. Unlawful to use any floating device pro­ pelled by steam, gas, naphtha, oil, gasoline or electricity, or sail boat, or to use any swivel or punt gun. battery, sinkboat or similar device. Unlawful to use gun of greater size than 10 gauge. Unlawful to hunt from sunset to sunrise. Rails and coots - open season, Sept. 15 to Dec. 31, inclusive. Geese, brant, pintail, redhead, blucbill, whistler, butterball and widgeon - open sea­ son Sept. 1 to April 30, inclusive. Woodcock - open season, Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive. Unlawful to take more than six in one day. Unlawful to have in possession at any time more than 20. Unlawful to kill more than 50 in any calen­ dar year. Miscellaneous provisions Game birds - shall not be shipped by express, freight or baggage, nor in any other manner, but shall be carried only as open hand baggage. May have in possession 30 days after season. Members of clubs owning land in the state, to whom permits have been issued, may cany 20 ducks as hand baggage. Sale of protected game -Unlawful to sell at any time, any game animal or game bird pro­ tected by the laws of this state. Use of dogs - lawful to train on game birds within 15 days of lhe ruffed grouse season, but persons training must not carry firearms when so doing. Unlawful to use in hunting deer. English sparrows - bounty two cenis for each head, birds killed during December, January and February. Deadfalls, poison, etc. - unlawful to use any deadfall, snare, poison or explosive. Hunting on enclosed lands, etc. - unlawful to hum in public parks or game preserves or on enclosed lands of another when such lands are posted against hunting, except with owner’s consent. Spearing - unlawful to spear fish in inland lakes, except through the ice, during December, January, February and March. Lawful to spear fish in rivers and streams, but (subject to local acts applying to certain townships, counties, lakes or rivers) only grass-pike, mullet, suckers and redsides may be .speared during March, April, May and June. Unlawful to spear at any time in either lakes or streams, sturgeon, any kind of bass except rock bass, or any kind of trout. Frogs - unlawful to kill or take in any man­ ner, except for fish bait, any species of edible frogs, from Nov. I to June I. 5 in all at one time. See us for color copies, one-hour digital on to say that it . 1IC co. ‘.immu­ nity, showing how pr ‘ bcr mid the public can grow ’ t,‘ during a recession, Carfill lo during the most trying of Vice president ofc ? Don Roberts then shared details « comh?"'’0”’ u,,ich will get underway «’ I- weeks. The project will add to the plant that will inc lud na| cooler and freezer storage. It remodeling 5,000 square feet , J^nt facility. The project is exjx*u<* ,ak<; to seven months, and be fully °Pf ’ nal by mid-sum­ mer 2014. Roberts sam a conscious effort was made to partner 1 ocal contractors for the project. Cargill received a abatement from Odessa Township to W w'lh the expansion Jen Wanglcr. a business dcve|opmcnl con. sultant at The Right Place, then spoke to the crowd. “Two and one half >cars ago, the Ionia County Economic Alliance met, with the pur­ pose of helping companies build support sys­ tems,’’ she said. “It has been a gixxl partner­ ship between Cargill and The Right Place." Guests were served a barbecue sandwich buffet, after which 11 people representing various sectors set spades to ground to com­ plete thc ceremony. In addition to lhe facility in Lake Odessa. Cargill Kitchen Solutions has plants in Mason City, Iowa; Monticello and Big Lake, Minn.; and Etobicoke, Ontario. Cargill Kitchen Solutions is headquartered in Monticello. Minn. Cargill provides food, agriculture, finan­ cial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with fanners, customers, governments and communities, we help peo­ ple thrive by applying our insights and near­ ly 150 years of experience. The company has 142,000 employees in 67 countries. For more information. \isit www.Cargill.com and our News Center. Trailer blaze Hastings firefighters made quick work putting out a blaze that started in a utility trail­ er parked in a driveway in the 1900 block of North Broadway. The cause of the fire was still under investigation at press time. (Photo by Constance Cheeseman) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held at the Prairieville Planning Commission on November 20, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Firo Barn, 11351 Lindsey Rd within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Joe Splendario. 4935 Ridgewood Dr. Richland, Ml 49083 for a Special Use permit lor the construction of an accessory building containing a guest house pursuant to Section 6.1C Special Land Uses as well as an accessory building exceeding lhe maximum permitted floor area pursuant to section 4.20 Accessory Buildings The subject property is 4935 Ridgewood Dr. Richland, Ml 49083 - 08-12­ 420-011-00 and is located in R2 zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons arc invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will pro­ vide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77531686 SAVE 30% S341os59m Cabela's E.C.W.C.S. Military Polartec0 Power Dry’“ Base Layer *299" Garmin® GPSMAP 62S Bundle n • Includes GPSMAP62S. Topo 24K any region cer­ tificate, BitdsEye one-year subscript on> o256carabiner o' p and USB ca­ ble • Supeti Was’49 ‘to’84 POLARTEC Was5469?’ A GARMIN. *30 OFF Select Men's Cabcb’s Outfitter Camp Series Boots salel99 ’to,149*’ Was‘129 to‘179 ' t 10% OFF All In-Stock Scentsand u Odor Elimination SALE 74cto’5^J Was 99c to ‘69* „„ excludes ozonics md 35 mm photo processing, business cards, J-Ad Graphics f 351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of nasimy »««■“] 034)SMtl ,_ _ _ _ _ ‘ Visit WrBu(|nu(i„ VisitcJteblWB/F1*1'' �Pa9o to _ t. October 31. M,3 The Hastings Banner Last call foralcoho1 at 4 a.m.? %A^cM'CH,0*N •$«?<£& J2robate court NO-ncEW>OFBARRV 2X?.?RE0'tors FllVtS”"' • E»1”® Estate ol Roh * n ' 1,302««-DE O'hflh: March 23 Bart>8r. Oowasod. Dale Donald Bar^Edlrf0ARS; 1710 ^cedent, Creditors of thn h d d Auflusl 17« 2013c>aims aoainM thn dofe,dent ar° notified that all S, b0 ,0,evBr barred se"lativo, or to bn>h u'10 Barbsr' Parana: repreC°w St.. Suite 30» u° pTOb3,° eour’ “ 208 wParana! rcrXLn?„, Haa.,n9s- Ml 4905a and the gShh°d rO° Avenu*. NW M! 49503 (616) 632-6000 Paul Barber 5032 Midway Dr. Hastings, Ml 49056-8242 (269) 948-3932 ^"be2 requi'^d. which would generme ^^cK'Xi.-nt.hissod.ey . •uu morv moneyAjy rcacuon Was that no matter how hink the fee is to k opcll until 4 a.m not enough. Th'c addjtional problems, ca| for service, nnd police time are not worth a 1 \ 1°^ Pn,fil for a fcW‘ If thc ,ast caI1 for alcohol is 4 a m., patrons will start driving at h\ . 1 r.un?hl w^cn early morning workers head to their jobSt If this is done for pctroit, then how |one before every bar wants it and demands that the lees go down. This is the “camel’s nose under lhe tent.” * Last call at 4 a m is poor policy, and I will vote no on SB 247. SENATE SENSE 7’V^ 'a *^*XM Oli kjfeg y r^rr-rfimr^iygyj-T,-, t:'i \. -. •* - . Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jesse Carver, SP and . Stacey Nowack, single person, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 24. 2007. and recorded on August 6 2007 in instrument 20070806-0000554, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment. in Barry county records Michigan on which mortgage them Is clamed to bo dueto tho date hereof the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Stxty-Seven and 56/100 Dollars ($141,567.58). Under the power of salo contatned in sard nwrtoaae and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage. wJI Mreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem. y- 1:00 PM, on November 7, 2013 T £hiD o( Yank^ Springs" Bally" County" Michigan and are Plats, page 13 of Ba,r>' 0 months from The redemption period she" be lhe date ol such salo. u"te600 3241 a. in doned in accordance with M . h ,, b0 30 days which case the redemption pono from me dale of such salebate undor II the property Is sold at 0 0 Act o( ,961. Chapter 32 ol lhe Revised , wi„ b0 held pursuant to MCI. 600.3278 If* bo oporly at responsible lo the person wb®bU/to Ifte mortgage the mortgage foreclosure sa.e nuring the holder for damaging the property ourmg redemption period. Dated: October 10. 2013 For more information, ploaso call FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sie 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5 R* #240752F02 (10-10X10-31) impaired driving fatah^ovcment afoot For some reason, lhe 4 , m |„ to allow alcohol to be 1 m()n. dnnkmy opinion, this will only ing and driving andI more hearing in thc Recently. Senate Bill - ’ committe-e. Senate RcgttlaloO' J™ wonderful it Numerous people tesnMf. would be to have thc last caU f™1* lik‘ Chicago. Hw Michigan Municipal taK f<™‘" ' “kbd ■•i’>fr.;-.' -vft'* ■- FORECLOSURE NOTICE is irm is a debt collector attempting to collect a c t Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SA^-E 7 Defautl has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mark L. Anderson and Gwen J. Anderson. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2007 and recorded August 29, 2007 in Instrument # 20070829-0001410 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by assignment dated June 23, 2010 and recorded Jufy 6, 2010 in Instrument # 201007060006403 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($96,449.76) including Interest 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage end the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa:d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub!.c vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00 PM on November 14, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 405, 406. and the West one-half of the 407 Al-GonQuin Lake Properties, Unit No.2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 63. Commonly known as 2700 Chippewa Trail, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date o’ such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever Is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) appfes. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys tho property at tho mort­ gage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 10/17/2013 Nationstar Mortgage LLC Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-88164 (10-17)(11-07) 775/51815 or some part of them, at of holding the circuit court within Barry 1 ~»t ifter you have Getting behind the * n,.vrr lhc right had too much to 3 people decided choice. Unfortunately’ - • waf statistics to do just that in xOH-lh ‘ S55 a|Coholwerc available. Tins led to - - 77541?W . . IF YOU ARE NOW ON OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has ^en made in the conditions of a mortgage made by easy Schmidt, an unmarried man. to Fifth Third - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 11, 2009 and recorded September 15. 2009 m J"*1™™’?1 Number 200909150009246. Barry County Records Michigan Said mortgage is now hold by Fitth Third Mortgage Company by assignment, ’hero is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four and 84/100 Dollars ($137,644.84) Including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g<von that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Tho land referred to herein below is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. State of Michigan, and is desenbed as follows.Lots 18, 19 and 20, Morey's Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 4 of Plats, Page 46, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, il any, are limited solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at salo, plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure salo, pur­ ’ tuanuo MCL 600.3278. tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure safe or to tho mortgage holder for damage to tho property during tho redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 10, 2013 Orians Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 46007 File No. 13-012485 (10-10)(10-31) 77581376 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN W. BIEK and DONNA L BIEK, his wife, 100 COATS GROVE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. Mortgagor(s). to MORTGAGE CENTER. LLC. 29621 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY. SOUTH­ FIELD. Ml 48034, Mortgagee, dated OCTOBER 2. 2006, and recorded on OCTOBER 19, 2006. in INSTRUMENT NO. 1171624 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOU­ SAND NINETY FIVE AND 15/100THS ($156,095.15) DOLLARS including interest at (6.125%) percent per annum along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and tho statute in such case mado, and provided, notice Is hereby given that said Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some other part of them, at tho Barry County Circuit Court. City ol Hastings. Barry County, and State of Michigan on NOVEMBER 14. 2013, AT 1 00 P.M. in thd after­ noon, to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount so as aforesaid due on said Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorney foe, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned necessary to protect their interest in tho promises, which said premises is described as: TOWNSHIP OF HAST­ INGS. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT 83 5 FEET EAST AND 450 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE SOUTH 28 5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 17 MINUTES EAST. 211.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 64 MINUTES EAST, 84.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71.3 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF LEACH LAKE; THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF SAID LAKE TO A POINT 70 FEET MORE OR LESS DUE EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PROP­ ERTY ADDRESS: 100 COATS GROVE ROAD, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such ••ale unless determined abandoned in accordance w th MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption neriod shall be thirty (30) days from tho date of such KENNETH C BUTLER 11 (P 28477) AITORMPV FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER ST. CLAIRI SHORES. Ml 480B0 (586) 777-0770 DATED 10-10-13 (W-IO)(1O-31) nn ma^RAN0W ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR please contact OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. morTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions or a m0rtgago mado by Henry lar?r°in9^t!nd Cyn,hia Yarbrough, husband arJd ? w,,m ng’on Finance, a division of AIG Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 18 2005 and recorded May 9, 2005. in Instrument Number 1146143, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger with CrtiFmandal Mortgage Company. Inc. by ass'gnment. There is claimed to be due at Iho date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Six and 15/100 Do.lars ($89,376.15) including interest at 4.49% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County.. Michigan at 1 00 PM on NOVEMBER 7. 2013. Said promises are located in tho City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Tho South 2/3 of Lot 897 and tho East 10 feet of the South 2*3 of Lot 898 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to tho recorded plat thereof. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w.th MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale In that event your damages, if any, are limited solely to lhe return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will beheld; responsible to the person who buys lhe property aU tho mortgage forectosuie sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to property during the redemption period. If you aro a tenant In tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 10. 2013 Orians Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-011966 (1O-1O)(1O-31) 77531365 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley O. Chase and Terri L. Chase, Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10. 2007, and recorded on December 17, 2007 in instrument 20071217-0005295, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at the dato hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Ono Thousand Frvo Hundred Ten and 80/100 Dollars ($281,510.80). Undor tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County at 1:00 PM. on November 7,2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: A Parcel of land in tho South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, Described as' commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 13; Ihonce East 1485 eel lo iho place of beginning: thence North 1320.1 foci; thence East 550 feel; lhenco South 3 degrees 21 minutes West 1322 3 feet to the South tine of Section 13 to a point In trio center of High Bank Creek; Ihonce West 472 5 feel to tho Place of Beginning. ademption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which caso the redemotion pe’[od shal* bo 30 days from Iho date Of such “ate 11 the property l$ So!d at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe ReviCed Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 lhe borrower will be held responsible to th0 pefron wh0 buys the property at the mortgage foroclasufa sate or lo the mortgage holder for damaginn the property during tho redemption period. J Dated. October 10 2013 re Pf”*’* “ll: FC J (248) 593-1311 p Trott & Trett. Pc Attorneys For Server 31440 NonhwO5tatnC<-' 2M Fr;:?Xo,2M,^n4W34'5422 (10-10K10-31) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Dunks, Jr., unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Capital One Homo Loans, LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 2007 and recorded June 6. 2007 In Instrument Number 1181381, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now hold by CitiMortgage, Inc by assignment. There is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Throo and 84/100 Dollars ($115,323.84) including interest at 9.05% per annum. Undor tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 5. 2013. Said premises ore located in tho City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Tho following described premises situated in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan, to-wit.Lot 63, Abon Johnson’s Addition Number 2, according to tho recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Pago 2. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at salo, plus interest. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278; tho borrowor Ml bo hold -' - responsitrfe to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 31. 2013 Orians Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-011757 (10-3l)(11-21) 77M1W Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L Wilcox Sr a married person joined by Glona J Wilcox his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated November 24. 2009 and recorded on December 11. 2009 in instrument 200912110011941. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One and 19/100 Dollars ($64,871.19). Under lhe power ol salo contained in said mortoaqe and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, al pubhc vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on November 7, 2013. Sa:d premises are s.tuated in City of Do.ton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Smmendng at tho Southwest SoJ-on Comer ot action 3 Townl North, Rango 9 West. Barry Township. Bany County, Michigan; Thonce North Iwo OO Feet te tho West V4 Post of ^ Section tnr a Phco of Bog nn ng; Thence East 220 Foet. S?ulb 295 8 Feel; Thence West 220 Feet. Thpnco North 295 8 feet to Tho Place of Beg.nnlng So redemption penod shall be 6 months from the ,T/odXwn penod shall be 30 days from the ““n th/pmX « “ld al ,0,#dosumA?S tS' rhinktr 32 0? tho Revised Judicature Act of 1061, Ch‘1P ni to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will bo held PUJS!ns b’e »Cthe person who buys tho property at !e or t0 lh0 mortgage tespons^be tho Ptepony dunn9 tho SttXo.3 For more information, please call. FC D (246) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Sorv.cor 31440 Northwestom Hwy SU 200 ?a,minO<o'’H.II.O'ctegnn 48334-M22 77581733 Ftle <424313FO2 (10-10X10-31) FMOM NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at salo. plus interest, as determined by thc court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 13-346CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Ordarfs) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on the 5th day of September, 2013, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Household Finance Corporation III was the Plaintiff and Michael Davis and Terry Davis were tho Defendants. Tho aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in Lhe amount of $152,858.14. plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 6.329% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgmont(s) and/or Order(s). in wholo or in part, the property described below shall bo sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sheriff or county derk/deputy county clerk, to the hghest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 19th of December. 2013 at 1:00 pm, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property sha'I be sold: property located in tho Township of Orangeville, County of Barry. State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginning at tho W 1/4 Post of Sec 18 Town 2 North, Rango 10 W; thence N 89 degrees 59 min­ utes E 330.00 ft along the E and W 1/4 l.ne of said Sec 18; thence S 00 degrees 24 minutes 48 sec­ onds E 662.13 ft; thence N 89 degrees 59 minutes 47 seconds W 330.00 ft along the S tine of tho NW fractional 1/4 of tho SW 1/4 of Sec 18; thonce N 00 degrees 24 minutes 48 seconds W 662 01 ft along the V? line of said Section to tho Place of Beginning. Subject to an easement lor Public Highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 It thereof for Saddler Road.. Tax Parcel ID: 11-018-040-40. More com­ monly known as: 12945 Saddler Rd, REDEMP­ TION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more informa­ tion please call 248 642.2515. Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 T# 414892L02 (10-31)(12-05) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m tho conditions of a mortgage made by Paul M. Schilz. unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated February 11.2008, and recorded on February 29. 2008 in instrument 20080229­ 0001857, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 55/100 Dollars ($56,690.55). Under tno power of sale conta ned in sad mort­ gage and tho statute In such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tnat said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the dreuit court within Barry County, nt 1 00 PM. on November 14. 2013. Said premises are sweated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning at a point 11 rods, 11 50 feet West of tho 1/4 post on the South side of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, thcnco North 10 rods, lhenco West 8 rods, Ihonce South 10 rods, thcnco East 8 rods to the point ot beginning; being in tho East 1/2 ol the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 Nortn. Rango 7 West. Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined abaq. doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, m which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe da*o of such sale If Iho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tne Revised Judicature Act of i%t pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower wni be held respon>b!e to lhe po'&on wno buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to rhe mortgage holdur for damaging the property during thft redemption penod. J 9 Dated: October 17. 2013 For more information, please call. FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farmington Hals. Michigan 48334-54-52 ' File 4427076F02 (10-17)( 11-07) �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. ?013 - Pur»c j । BOWLING SCORES WQALnotices C&N Girls 2M^'V'.W,« Jns. 19.5-14.5-1..-. * Sl,‘C s lcarn 20-12- Lonk 1818: Team’Turkey |gRjg9; J'.^Tinn 3 Coleman Agency is J .'v8- tB* 17-11; 25; Ghost Team 0S7 6 S' Broadway Bp 11. WiRutMw 'Shirlec V- 506: lammy D. Carl's Soft^’; Ni£ht M,*«l Shop l8:BoyceX?inrH2.°iHUrlCSS Machinc High eXTS^'’'* 16. I”: Sis 172; R Gross Wilkins High Scries - nAt Aunl,e Em l49575; AunUe Em ^i hCny M5; D' Conn s Mixed 194 W. ‘p e " !"Hl Scries 'Vom,!n ’ J- Rice B«bc>84 4«h.T V- S,ni,h IWW75“ M^ey 'l^485:E- U,rich l66-«6: G. Bow^n2ors and Scr,cs Me" ’ HMonday Mixerettes "e Apractic 24.8; Dean's Dolls ?;■ I?'!?"',0'! Dewey's Auto Body 18-14, Creekside Growers 8-24. Good Games and Series - V. Carr 201-503­ D. Anders 168-442: S. Dunham 182-463; N* Potter 158-425; K. Fowler 189; K. 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Kinney 194-486; B. Kelley 156-446;T.Myers 140-398; C. Santana 194; F. Glass 193; B. Heath 159. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Order your subscription to the Hastings Banner. 2aJI 269-945-9554 for more information. SYNOPSIS Barry Township Board Regular Meeting ® 7:00 p.m. o Held October 1, 2013 Regular meeting opened C® 7.00 p.m. ROLL CALL; 5 board members and guests^ Motion approved minutes from 9-3-13 with 1 rection Treasurers report was approved as presented for October 2013. . Motion approved agenda with 1 addition. Received Department reports. O/-cn Motions approved Fire & MFR payroll for HGi-u & DFD. Motion approved advertising for disaster section coordinators. . Motion approved tho 9-1-1 service plan amend­ ment. ... Roll Call Vote approved lo move forward wim legal action against SWBSWA. FYI; Fracking: 11-21-13 @ 7;00 p.m. @0*5 auditorium. Motion approved to schedule a Special meeting on 11-7-13. . . Motion approved bills and check register for October 2013. Adjourned @ 8:45 p.m. Respectfully. Debra J. Knight Barry Township Clerk Attested to by; Wesley Kahler Barry Township Supervisor SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mado by COLLIN LEE DAVIS. A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for VANDYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2005, and recorded on November 7. 2005, in Document No. 1155854. and re-recorded on September 17, 2013 in and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($112,248.35), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, At tho East doors of lhe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 14, 2013 Said premises are located In Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 5 AND THE WEST 1 12 OF LOT 4. BLOCK 8 OF BUTLER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 66. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If tho above referenced property is sold ai a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property dunng the redemption period. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Ass gneo Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 USB.002090 FHA (10-17)(11-07) nsamo FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Adam Leo Teesdalo and Claudia Teesdale, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nom’nee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2004 and recorded September 1, 2004 in Instrument # 1133338 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Ocwen Loan Servicing , LLC. by assignment dated August 13, 2012 and recorded August 21, 2012 in Instrument n 2012­ 003617 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($167,569.31) includ­ ing interest 3.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 5, 2013 Said premises aro situated In Township of Thornapple Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described os: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 9; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds West 132.00 feet along the West line of the Northwest one-quarter of said section to lhe point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165.00 feet, parallel with the North line of said section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds East 89.55 feet, thence South 44 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds East 315.61 feet: thonce South 63 degrees 17 min­ utes 26 seconds West 241 38 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds West 172.00 feet, to the West Lne of said Southwest ono-quartor; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds East 243.30 feet along said West line to lhe point of beginning. Commonly known as 6970 Cherry Valley Rd. Middleville Ml 49333 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, In which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such sale or upon the expiration of tho notice reouired by MCL 600.324 la(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper2, is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of Revised Jud<cature Act of 1961, under MCL Rno 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale of to the mortgage holder for damf the property during lhe redemption period. n9 Jri 10/31^013 Ocwen Loan Servicing . LLC, ?U dnJ« of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Assignee of mo 9 j B(vd Sul|e 1Q0 ASS?C'^°f Hills Ml 46307 (248) 844-5123 Our File Rochester Hills. ..-ij nwoit No: 13-89251 (lO-JtJU1 4>) TO ALL CRt WoOdiawn G Bahs, who l.ved*’ Ml died 1821 N East SWet. H^^edent ^*>'3. Credits o estalo M that all claims fl9a,nsltl John E. Bah, ®ver barred unless presenteo f pubhc^./-^,5100- w.thin 4 months after the riatP ^'on of this notice Date. 10/24/2013 John E. Bahs 8302 State Rd Nashville, Ml 490 517-852-9233 Nolic. 01 THIS FIRM IS Saio ST°H ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT* USe,:NT INFORMATION WE OBTAIN W'^c^ACT ni?R ™AT PUR POSE. p^ase ct 0ur office at THE NUMBER Biffle *0U ARE IN ACTIVE ATTN PURCHASERS; Th|a 8n,e *ay bo IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Michael F. Byington, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network. Inc). its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007 and record­ ed December 20. 2007 in Instrument Number 20071220-0005386, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Ocwen Loan Servicing. LLC by assignment There Is Cairned to be duo at tho dato hereof tho sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Six and 96/100 Dollars ($48,666.96) including interest at 7.125% per annum Undor tho power of sale contained in sa>d mort­ gage and Iho statute In such case mado and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged prem.ses, or somo part of thorn, at public vendue at tho placo of holdng tho circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 PM on NOVEMBER 14. 2013. Sa;d premises are located in Iho Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Land situated in tho Township of Hope. County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows Commencing at a point on tho East and West quarter line of Section 32, in tho center of tho angling highway running through tho Northwest quarter of tho Southwest quarter, running thonce East on sad quarter Imo to Wall Lake; thence Southeasterly along tho shore of Wall Lake to the one-half quarter line running North and South, thenco South along lhe said one-half quarter hne far enough to include one and one-half acres; thence West parallel with tho East and West quarter line to tho center of said angling highway; thonce Northeasterly along the center of said angling high­ way to tho place of beginning, in the Northwest frac­ tional quarter of tho Southwest fractional quarter of Section 32. Town 2 North, Rango 9 West. Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, In which caso the redempt.on period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to lhe return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. II you are a tenant in tho property, please contact our otttco as you may have certain rights Dated: October 17, 2013 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-011315 (10-17)(11-07) rnauM rescinded by the n9 mortgagee In that event, your dam 9 s.ll ,hat| ||m|( ed aolety lo the r<du o th, bw amounl (#n dered at P|u® Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dofault has been made in the cond.tions of a Ort9a9* made by Chad M. Snider, an unmarried • on9 nal mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Eted-omc ration Systems. Inc Mortgagee. dalod Lm M04'and raoo'ded on February 20, 2004 in instrument 1122502, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERI­ CA. N.A. as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is ^a‘med ’° be due at the date hereof lhe sum of bixty-Fwe Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($65,397.90). Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or somo part ol them, al pubic vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County at 1:00 PM, on November 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at tho Southwest comer of Lot 377; thence North 44 feet; thence East 120 feet; thence South 44 feet; thence West 120 feet to tho place of beginning, being in the City, formerly Village of Hasting, according to the recorded Plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. It the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property al tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during tho redemption period. Dated; October 10. 2013 For more information, plesse call: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE FC X (248) 593-1302 NOTICE Trott & Trott. P.C. -^THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Attorneys For Servicer ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE Filo #431618FO1 NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ 7758123J (10-10)(10-31) TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescind­ IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the 248-502-1400. return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in est. the conditions of a mortgage mado by Karen F. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In Scott, a married woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence E. Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 4. 2011 and Monroe, a married man and Shani J. Monroe, his recorded April 20, 2011 in Instrument Number 201104200004380. Barry County Records, wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Michigan. Said mortgage is now hold by Fifth Third Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Company by assignment. There is EquiFirst Corporation its successors and assigns, claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2006, and recorded Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen and on October 12, 2006 in instrument 1171308, and 60/100 Dollars ($64,616.60) including interest at assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ National Trust Company, as trustee for Sound view gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ Home Loan Trust 2006 EQ2 Asset-Backed vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Certificates. Series 2006-EQ2 as assignee as doc­ be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, umented by an assignment, in Barry county or some part of them, at public vendue at the place records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is of holding the circuit court within Barry County Michigan at 1.00 PM on DECEMBER 5. 2013, ’ claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Said premises are located in the Township of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are and 09/100 Dollars ($63,522.09). described as: Undor the power of sa’o contained in said mort­ The land referred to in this instrument, situated in gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will State of Michigan, is described as:Begmning at a bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, point on tho West lino of Section 16, Town 2 North, Rango 7 West, distant South 00 degrees 20 min­ or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho placo utes 46 seconds East, 550.00 feet from tho West of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 1:00 PM, on November 21, 2013. 39 minutes 14 seconds East, 300.00 feet; thenco Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, South 00 degrees 20 minutes 46 seconds West, Barry County. Michigan, and aro desenbed as: The 220.00 feet; thenco South 89 degrees 39 minutes West Lot 1236 of said Lot bounded on tho North by 14 seconds West, 300.00 feet to said West Section Line; thenco North 00 degrees 20 minutes 46 sec­ Lot 1212 and of tho East side by Lot 1238, South by onds East. 220.00 feet along Section Line to tho Marshall Street and West by Lots 1239 and 1240, in point of beginning. Subject lo an easement for pub­ the City (Formerly Village ol Hastings, according to lic highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet tho recorded plat thereof) thereof for Marshall RoadTho redemption period shall be 6 months from Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless dotermmed aban­ tho dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in doned in accordance with MCLA 60a3241a. .n which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days which case the redempt.on period shall be 30 days from tho dale ol such sale. TO ALL PUR­ from lhe dato of such sale. CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are Chapter 32 of tne Revised Judicature Act of 1961, limited solely lo the return of the amount‘lon. pursuanl to MCI 600.3278 lhe botrower wiH bo bold dered at sale, plus interest. ^wns blo to tne person who beys the property at If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant lo MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held n Tod ago foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage responsible to the person who buys the property at holder tor damage the property dunng the the mortgage foreclosure> sale Or to the mortgage redemption period. holder for damage to mo pfOperty during thc Dated: October 24, 2013 redemption period. If you are a tenant in Jhe property, please contact For more information, phase calf. our office as you may havo certain rights FC S (248) 593-130-1 Dated: October 31, 2013 Trott & Trott. PC Ortans Associates, P.CAttorneys For Servicer Attorneys for Surv.cer 31440 Northwestern Hwy P.O. Box 5041 Farmington H*. 46334 5 a Troy, Ml 48007 Tile No. 13-013690 Fda f429646F01 (10-24X11-H) 775581SS2 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to co’ ect a debt. Any information obtained will be used far this purpose If you are in tne M.M-iry. please con­ tact our oft.ee at tho number listed below MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made m the con­ ditions of a certa-n mortgage made* by Jack C Craft, A Marned Man. and Conn e Craft. A Mamed Woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registrator* Systems. Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank. FSB. its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated December 28.2007 and recorded January 31.2008 in Instrument 4 20080131-000095-1 Barry County Records. Michigan. Sa d mortgage was assigned to Flagstar Bank, FSB. by ass'gnmem dated October 1. 2013 arid recorded October 9. 2013 .n Instrument 4 2013-012215 on wlrch mortgage there is claimed to be due al the data hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($75,914.17) including Interest 7 5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and prov ded. notice is hereby given that sa.d mortgage w’ l be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgages pmrn on*, or come part of them, at public vendue Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on November 14. 2013 Said premises are situated in Townsh.p of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as; Lot(s) 44, Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Pago 73, Barry County Records Commonly known as 8707 Cory Dr, Denon Ml 490*16 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in wh ch case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from tne dato of such sale, cr upon the expiration of tho note© required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. I! the property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated; 10/l7r2013 Ragstar Bank. FSB Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Htlls, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-87988 (1O-17)(11-O7) nwjw SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C . IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by MICHELLE A. CARPENTER, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for THE BANK OF HOLLAND. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 2010. and recorded on May 11,2010. in Document No. 201005110004746, . and asS'gnod by said mortgagee to US. Bank National Association, as ass gned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof thc sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand E'ght Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Eighty-Three Cents ($233,893.83), including interest at 4.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at pub! c venue, At thc East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at -01 CO PM o'clock, on November 7. 2013 Said premises are located m Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed as’ PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 32, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2022.77 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 /4 UNE OF SAID SECTION 347.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 512.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 72 MINUTES 59 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 400.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS. AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED ON SURVEY SKETCH NO 2004040-PDE. SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT RECORDED IN THE BARRY COUNTY PALMER FARMS SITE CONDO­ MINIUM. SAID PARCEL IS ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STORM WATER RETENTION WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID PARCEL. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 242 48 FEET THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 66.58 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 20 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 165 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 20 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 165 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period i»hail be f months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948Cl 600.3241a, m which case the redempfon p<*rod shall be 30 days horn the dote of such sj'l. tr,p above referenced property Is cold at a foruclot,u n sale under Chapter 6M ol Inc* M-ctvgan Compih-j Laws, under MCL 600 3278. lhe borrower w 4 held responsible to the person who buys ttie ptOo erty at the mortgage forecJosurc* sale or to u.:.gage holder for damag-ng the property during tr o redemption period If the sale is >:t tOr reason, the Purchaser at the sale sl^.n* be t.n4 r h only to a return of the deposit p.* d Trie purcnWlshall have no further recourse <• gainst itMortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortn-inp ■'* attorney. U.S Bank National AiscrXt,°S Mortgaqeo/AssKjnee Schneiderman & °n PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Fannin^'1, Hills. Ml 48335 USB.0C3051 FHLMC °n (1O-1O)(1O*31) �pflge 12 — Thursday, October 31. 2013 - The Hastings Rnnnef Circuit Court JU{. . |V McDowell ordered work release f^,X approved if verified the pn>halion >, fnli:nt and approved by the jail, a MiV(. ' {dealing and man- n • nrobanon as previously and must contm»K P^. ,c anger manage- Raymond Allen Poulson. 21. of < lidillex i||c was sentenced Oct 17 on a pro‘^'tion-viohuion charge. He was sentenced by "drry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell to 365 days in jail, with credit for 17 Of Pelton pleaded guilty 240 days already served. He was originally Jesse Dames. Jr. of , firearni as a sentenced in March 2012 for a charge of Sept 18 to >>le8al P',Sn'n«d to l<> months in '•Timinal sexual conduct, third degree, and felon. Dantes was sen served and was ordered to serve 12 months in jail and 60 with credit pn)balion. Barnes months on probation. A< part of the proba­ jail ordered to sene df P(ines and costs, tion-violation sentence, Poulson also was must pay MJ9* ,n ordered to pay SI ,302 in court costs and fines. Banner CLASSIFIEDS The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 CALL... l or Rent I or Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE INDOOR WINTER STOR­ Boat. RV, Moto­ FOR your home/farm/busi­ AGE: ness. No delivery’ fees. Call rhome. $I6/foot. Novembertor a free quote. Diamond May 1st (616)765-3099 Propane 269-367-9700 Garage Sale CENTRAL BOILER OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, dean, efficient WOOD HEAT. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. (6160S77-I0S1. BER 2nd-3rd only, noon-? 227 W. Nelson St. I Listings. Various personal & house­ hold items. Estate Sale X'alional Ads MOVING SAIE: NOVEM­ ■ ESTATE SALE, 1511 N. Church Street, Hastings. Tuesday, November 5th, 9am-5pm; Wednesday, November 6th. 9am-2pm. Numbers 5? 8:30am, Tuesday. This charming immaculate home is filled with great furnishings and home decor all in like new condition. 2 sleeper sofas, solid maple dresser, side tables, coffee table, oak tall boy dresser, long dresser with mirror, headboard with built-in night tables that can be for either king or queen bed. Sealy Pillow Top king mattress set, coffee table, handmade black walnut drop leaf table, La-Z-Boy sofa and loveseat, rocking chair, lamps and bookshelves, Singer sewing machine in cabinet, IA stand for flat screen, computer desk and older HP computer, file cabinets and a wicker trunk. Pfaltzgraft City Scape dishes. Noritake "Homage" Christmas dishes, service for 8, complete kitchen with cook and bakeware and cookbooks. Lovely red and white Chinese tea set and linens of all types, 2 signed and numbered Make Casper framed prints, 2 Carol Jean prints, Linda Pirn framed silk print, lots of SW decor, Adin Shade SW print Delmary SW print, stereo sys­ tem, luggage, lots of holiday decorations and wreaths for all seasons. Craft supplies, old style bicentennial tele­ phone (works), lots of verygood men's and women's clothing and shoes. Some presidential collectibles in­ cluding a large framed copy of "The Buck Stops Here" photo of Harry S. Truman. Troybill lawn mower with Honda motor, Snapper snow blower, lawn and garden tools and garden hoses and many cement garden stat­ ues. Kelvinator upright freezer (great for deer hunt­ ing season), Schwinn and Fuji bikes and much, much more. This is an extra nice sale of good usable house­ hold items. Photos can be viewed at EstateSales.net. Sale by The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sales. (616)901-9898. drive for Xpress! Earn pvr wcek! 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Q Ns or Recreation DRIVER TRAINEES NEeded now! ix.,1rn to WANTED HUNTING NOW HlRlNCH’Ve are hir­ ing individuals with great attitudes that want to cook at the Gun Lake Casino Food Court. Johnny Rock­ ets, Cold Stone Creamery, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and Tim Hortons. We have LINE COOKS and PIZZA ESTATE/MOVING SALES: MAKER positions available by Bethel Timmer - T he Cot­ for all shifts. Must be 18 or tage House Antiques older to work at this loca­ Please applyal (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ tion. w w w.l a bellemgt.com cl i ck 9898. on the restaurant tab, scroll down to Gun Lake Casino HASTINGS 4 Food Court. DUALITY Help Wanted SMAIL V"RIS1Girii SCHOOL seeking Girls Varsity Basketball Coach. Lys Junior High Basketball Coach and Girls Junior High Basketball Coach. Must en­ joy working with children and be able to pass a crimi­ nal background check, con­ tact Andrea al: Join Emp'.oyrr.entGroupat Allegan County MiWorks! on Nov 5,9am-12pm, at 3255 122nd Ave. Allegan. Or at our Delton Job Fair on Fri, Nov 8.2pm-4:30pm, at Delton District Library, 330 N Grove, Delton. HASTINGS: General Labor: $8/50/hr, many sit-down jobs, all shifts. Ind, Assembly & Machine Operators: $9/hr, $.50 raise after 90 days; all shifts. Machinists: $12/hr, 1st shift. 10-hr days. CNC exp a plus. SOUTHERN GRAND RAPIDS: Inspectors, Machine Ops tn Assemblers: $9-10/hr, all shifts, 6+ mos. industrial exp. PLAINWELL: Seasonal Workers, Nov 11 - Dec 24; Picking and Packing toys and games. $8/hf with lots of overtime available. Stay thru the project duration on Dec 24 and receive $.50 extra for every hour you work! BATTLE CREEK: Project Work: $9/hr to start, able to work all 3 shifts. 100+ openings - DENSO: $9-510 80/hr +$.30 for shifts, trial-hire, $ 13 90 at hire-in. Manufacturing Jobs - Systex: $8.25-$8.65/hr, increase after 90 days, attendance and quarterly bonuses, all shifts, great benefits after trial hire. Field Service Techs: $16-$18/hr, Mon-Thu, 6am- 4:30pm, 75% domestic and international travel. Machine Maintenance Tech: $16-$22/hrDOE,6^mos. contract position, Allen Bradley exp pre feued, min HS diploma with some college, min 0+ mos. experience. Material Handlers/Forklift OperatorsAVarehouse: $9/hr 1 $.30 shift differential, ail shifts, 6t rncs recent work history. You MUST apply on-line at www.employmentgroup.com BEFORE thc Job fair. Can't mak»- the job fair? Apply on line and then call your local office for these job locations: 616.949J303 (of Hastings / Grand Rapids; 269.3E8 2175 for Plainwell; 269 660.3500 for Bittle Creek. «t plea agreemc waS also ordered to surrender all nJ Hnr”v> H°lly Rene Cannhimeo. 33, of Hastings was sentenced oj u,‘for a probation violaw?h “ci^^ “erve eight months in jail. t credit g|Vc d ys already served. She also was M>. $1,477 in court . S s and rJncs unsuccessfully disL larcJd f,°m probatjon after her jail term is completed. Cap * pleaded guilty in Htr,nP- She was sentenced to nine moths in J’-'^'OSmon.^^Xuon. William Edwin Miller 28. of Grand Rapids p-ns fenced oct p jn Barry County Circuit Court to % daJ in jail and 36 months of af,cr Pleading gu'11? ,o a t arson of real property. Additional charges ^.^"•'I'iidd^^conspimeytocom. arson, third ifc<>re,. wcre dismissed by thc prosecuting attorney’s M‘l>« was anlTu u ^’1 f°r onc da> of jail timC Smed ami r t0 pa. $1,398 in court costs ordered M Jud8C A,”y N,cDoWcI1 ° Miller undergo random drug tests, NHnv r C<Xniti'x* Savior therapy, and attend * ., ^nonymous or AA three times per week Probation may be terminated after 12 months it all COsU and fincs arv paid in full. l-angdon Timothy Tower. 28. of Delton was sentenced Oct. 17 in Barry County C?Un 10 five inonlhs in jail wi,h 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to a charge ot second-degree child abuse. He was given credit for one day jail time served and ordered to pay $|,19g j,' court costs and fines. Inc final two months of his jail term will be suspended with successful probation. He also may be eligible for work release if verified by the probation office and approved by thc jail. He also was ordered to attend Narcotics Anonymous or AA meetings three times per week and continue treatment as recommend­ ed. Driver dies in one-vehicle crash A 52-ycar-old Belding man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Ining Township xfiFriday, Oct. 25. , Barry County Shoe's deputies were called to the accident onW<x>dschool Road near Sisson Road at about? p.m. According to police, the driver. Mark Edwin Byrne, was northbound on Woodschool Road when his vehicle left the east shoulder of thc road and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at lhe sane. The accident remains under investigation. Driver flees accident m Baltimore Township A driver fled the scene after crashing and rolling his vehicle on M-37 south of Lawrence Road in Baltimore Township Tuesday. Oct. 29. around.7:30 p.m. Deputies from the Barty' County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Hasting5 firefighters and the Michigan State Poliee. investigated the one-car accident. The driver, whose identity is known but was not released, was heading north when his HhiClC. kft Ih,: ro'ad«ay a"d wcnl inl° a aitch. Investigation showed that the driver continued moving alone ll>e ditcl1 unlil lhc 'chicle struck a culvert rolled over, and land­ ed on iLs roof. Several attempts to locate the suspect were n’ade. including lhe useOfa K-9 unit, aecord<0 a press releasc- bul none were successinXlromih^SeT" '° get MORE local NEWS! ®**Gscribe *o tl)e ”as^figs Banner. 9^^554 for more information. Police arrest man trying to break into home Police were called to a Nashville home shortly before 1 a.m. Oct. 27 for an attempt­ ed break-in while the owners were in lhe home. Officers from the Michigan State Police, Barry County Sheriff’s department and the Nashville Police Department responded to thc home in the 500 block of south M-66, Nashville. The homeowner told police they heard someone try to break into the basement. The victims said a man knocked on their back door, then walked around and knocked on thc front door. They did not answer the door. Tlicn they heard someone try ing to open a screen in a window and gain access to the basement. Police located a suspect in the area and arrested a 29-year-old Bellevue man. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. Motorist flees while officer writes ticket A motorist became angry after being stopped for a traffic violation and drove away from police while the citation was being issued around 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 in Prairieville Township. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Prairieville Police in the stop on Parker Road near South Crooked Lake Drive. The Prairieville officer reported marijuana odors from thc car and wanted to search the vehicle. The driver became angry and began arguing with police. Officers tried to physically remove lhe driv­ er from the vehicle, bul the driver put lhe vehicle in gear and drove away, reportedly dragging onc of the officers before thc offi­ cer was able to free himself and get back to his patrol car. Officers pursued the suspect on Parker Road to Osborne Road then north on M-43. The pursuit turned southeast on Floria Road where it was terminated between Osborne and Herbert roads after officers lost visual contact with thc suspect. Officers know thc identity of the driver and thc make and model of the vehicle. Three Delton-area break-ins investigated Two break-ins were reported on Enzian Road in Delton and third one on Lammers Road Oct. 21. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the residences. A 30ycar-old w oman said someone broke into her garage and went through her vehicle. They also got into a refrigerator in the garage. She said lhe only things she can determine miss­ ing were 12 beers, two energy drinks, mis­ cellaneous candy, juice boxes and cigarettes. She said the door is normally locked but that it could have been accidentally left unlocked. The second homeowner said during the night Oct. 20 someone entered his garage also on Enzian Road and went through three vehicles that were parked in lhe driveway. A cross bow and compound bow were reportedly missing from thc garage. A digital camera was taken from the glove box of onc of the vehicles. The third incident was reported on Lammers Road also Oct. 21. The 49-year-old owner told police the door to his vehicle was ajar, but nothing was apparently missing from inside lhe car. When he checked his pickup truck, however, he discovered a fivegallon gas can about half.full of fuel was missing, as well as a Craftsman tool kit. The estimated value of the items is $200. Electric bike stolen from garage Hastings Police were called Oct. 23 to investigate a theft of an electric bike stored in a garage in the 100 block of West Nelson Street, The victim told police he hud stored his electric bike in his garage. Hastings Police later recovered the bike in the 800 block of South Washington Street. Police investigate vehicle break-in A 53-year-old Delton man called police after he heard a noise outside his home and saw the dome light on inside his track. The incident was reported about 4:12 a.m. Oct. q । jn the 20LX) block of West Cloverdale Road Barry County Sheriff’s deputies found the door to lhe track was not fully shut and that the center console had been ransacked. Nothing, however, was reported missing from the truck. Items taken from Middleville shed Items from a sl|ed w ere rcoorted missing by'he 5H >«r-.ild owner. The thefts were ie|«i'ed Oct. 19 at about 8 ,,, the 6(gM) block o' IQSrh Street. The . nolice the Paul Henry woman lo« P (Jk shed at f})e back I hornapple I < s.d(J M)ine items were of her pru|x ,: bucRel ()f ^nip missing, mdudmr , miscellaneous ‘^ShXn^ C . h-ivirre rcixirted items missing. The Uimatcd value of the items reported missmg is $200. Golf cart disappears at campground The owner of Welcome Woods Campground near Hastings reportedithehI of a golf cart Oct. 9. Tile owner said he believed the theft occurred some time between 8 p m. Oct. 8 and 4 p.m. Oct. 9. The estimated value of the golf cart is $2,000. Gas, cans removed from Delton garage Five plastic gas cans were reportedly stolen from a garage in the 7000 block of Hayward Road, Delton. The theft was report­ ed to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies Oct. 23 around noon. The 87-year-old Delton man said thc gas cans were in his garage. Some were partially filled with gas, and an estimat­ ed value of less than $40 in gas was taken. Utility vehicle stolen from driveway A Polaris light-utility vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway in the 1700 block of Durkee Road, Hastings, Oct. 21. The owner reported thc theft at about 4 a.m. The 33year-old owner said he had not heard any­ thing suspicious outside during the night, but had parked the utility vehicle there at about 7:30 the night before. Thc vehicle has an esti­ mated value of $6,000. Driver under influence of drugs is arrested Barry’ County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 23-year-old Hastings woman and charged her with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Officers were called by another motorist who witnessed the | woman's erratic driving. Officers slopped lhe I vehicle on M-79 west of Charlion Park Road at about 9:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Police arrested the woman and took her to Pennock Hospital for evaluation since thc number of pills taken was unknown. She was then booked into the Barry County Jail. Woman jailed for home invasion Hastings City Police arrested a 43-yearold Hastings woman for home invasion. The woman was booked into the Banry County Jail. Police were called to a home in the 700 block of South Church Street Oct. 26. When officers arrived, the woman had left the home, but was later found by police. A rela­ tive of the homeowner told police when she returned to the home, she noticed a bag filled with items and a pair of gloves sitting on a chair. Thc relative told police she heard nois­ es and began to check lhe house. The suspect was found hiding in an upstairs closet and fled the house when lhe relative discovered her. Angry inmate breaks door, window at jail A Barry County Jail inmate reportedly broke a window and door at the ;aj] According to sheriff’s deputies, corrections officers were conducting a search in a cell where they discovered several contraband Hems, lhe two inmates sharing the cell were placed in a holding area while the search w-k conducted. After the search was complete the two inmates were relumed to their cell’ One of the two inmates was anerv th-.t ‘ cell was searched and rhm belonUgXere scattered around thc cell. He threw an or»n~ at the door, allegedly breaking the wind ,® then picked up a chair and threw it against ............... Several parked vehicles burglarized barken into i„ lhc area'"../'^,)^’"^^ Johnson Road, Middleville Polibl.'Xk called to the area shortly befOrf» u VServ 26- Hve svhicle ownerJLaid h-^ °Ct- biles hud been entered and p aut°mo' sometime in lhe night. The thrtMl^h mg were reportedly apnnwh/ niiss’ change, a MVcell M'”nalcb’ 510 in Nano. The vehiv|cs “n locked. a ^portedly UQl �B Dre Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 2013 - P.ige 13 Wy earns silver for promoting active community . •>.V Sandru Ponsctto If revid • S,tl& Writer W’yiowalkorndeV ’1*. HaMin«s r,,,d >• work or find n i"1 lc,r b,c>c,cs 10 an<l from readily avaihMrecrea,ional activities Countx YMCAV-lhC'V can lhank f°TOier Barry and hi. ,^CA ^co“*v« Director Tom Wilt heloed,« i u°f communily members who 1V wh«,t J*'.’,ha‘ pOS5iblc-And- ,ha' « exactMn„x H“tmgs Mayor Frank Campbell did ”,v ,Ias,ingi Ci,y Campbell presented Wilt and members of reant "ho were instrumental in helping the Micwl '" 'JLS,Ucr awind in ,hc s,a,c of X '®an \.Prrr"°!i,le Active Communities aeeRirt' ",h'?h hc lps n,uniciP“hlics encour‘wTu , <ia'l> llfe«yl« for residents. ’'11 helped Hastings complete its first PAC in 2012 when the city earned a oronze level award. Representatives from lhe following groups parade ai al Hastings Christ ’ ' 4 p.m. I)ev ship-owned site just east of that There was no comment from the public. council wilt not take any action on the pre' posed amendments until lhe 30-day rc^nt dum, or comment period, has expired, re council is expected to take action on the pro­ posed amendments during its regular meeting al 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. • Approved a request from the Darpj County Area Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual Christmas weekend Friday. Dec. . through Saturday, Dec. 7, including the annu- Economic summit to have tech seminars choose from a variety of 30-minute breakout sessions on subjects such as document man­ agement, social media, Quickbooks, getting the most from an iPad and more. Tire cost for the entire day — including lunch and programs — is S10. The summit will be* at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway, between Hastings and Middleville. For more information, call thc Economic Development Alliance, 269-945-2454. or email carol ibarry.com. Coach’s letter highlights Delton Kellogg board meeting Alan Klein is the only newcomer in the Hastings City Council election. gle vote. I decided then not to cornplain about the lack of civic participation, but do some­ thing about it.” Klein said the biggest issue facing lhe City of Hastings is thc same one everyone is facing these days: how to do more with less. "Development equals jobs,” he said. “The creation of the Joint Planning Commission is the first step in the continuation of develop­ ment between lhe townships and lhe city. 'I*he Hastings area needs a strong, healthy school system to attract and retain talented individu­ als.” Incumbents seeking re-election are: Frank Campbell, seeking election as mayor, term expiring Dec. 31. 2015. He was appointed to the post in November 2012 to fill the vacancy after lhe death of Mayor Bob May. Campbell served as mayor from 1996 to 2003 and also was a 1st Ward council mem­ ber from 1980 to 1995 and from 2008 to 2011. Barry Wood, seeking re-election lo the Hastings City Council 1st Ward seat expiring Dec- 31, 2O17- He previously served as 1st Ward council member from 1996 to 2002 and from 2006 to the present. port the beginning of construction on the school buildings next summer. The personnel report approved by the school board included appointing Amy Lorenz lo the paraprofessional position in Early Childhood/Head Start, Dakeitha Davis to the paraprofessional position in Delton Kellogg Preschool, Ben Munsell to lhe part­ time physical education instructor post in the middle school, and David Hyde as the new part-time Title I/Reading instructor. ’Fhe board also accepted the resignation of Alan Walker, the director of food service. Athletic Director Mike Mohn told the board that several coaching positions are open for the winter sports programs, includ­ ing girls basketball and freshman and junior varsity’ boys basketball. A Veterans Day concert by the high school choir and bands is planned Friday, Nov. 8, at thc high school gym. The public is invited. Basset said lhe Delton Rotary Club and the Parents In Education group both had risen to meet the challenge to donate money to the Live Laugh Love/Be Nice, anti-bullying and suicide-prevention program. Each organiza­ tion donated S3,(XX). Delton Kellogg teachers Kim Nguyen, Marty Cleveland, Cheryl Mosebach, Heide jyner, Silvia Miller and Jennifer Ferguson gave a presentation on a new teacher instruc­ tional model aimed to increase student learn­ ing and promoting positive cultures in class­ rooms. By selling goals and reviewing and improving them through observation, thc model helps students leant to use organiza­ tional tools lo help follow and be successful in their course work. The teachers said they arc excited to have tools lo help in the instruc­ tional plans they must develop each year. Board members nodded in agreement as Blacken gave words of encouragement for lhe approach to teacher instructional develop.nent stmteg.es saying, "They are f inding suecess utilizing the development model and reaching out to help other educators perfect lheir craft.” I “OIG-IT, INC IS HBR1NG11 Allan Janis, seeking election for Hastings City Council 1st Ward seat expiring Dec. 31, 2015. He was appointed to the post in October 2012 to fill the seat of council member Wayion Black who resigned. Brenda McNabb-Stange, seeking re-elec­ tion to thc Hastings City Council 2nd Ward scat expiring Dec. 31. 2017. She has repre­ sented the 2nd ward from 2008 to thc present and has served as mayor pro-tern since 2012. David Jaspcrse, seeking re-election to lhe Hastings City' Council 4th Ward seat expiring Dec. 31, 2017. Jaspersc has represented thc 4th Ward since 1982 serving as mayor protem Sept. 1983 through 1989. He was the 1st Ward council member from 1976 to 1980. Gordon Ironside, seeking election to lhe Hastings Board of Review, term ending Dec. 31, 2017. He has served on the board since 1967. Thomas Wilt, seeking re-election to the Hastings Board of Review, term ending Dec. 31, 2015. He was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in April 2013. 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Would prefer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office, Quick Books, accounting knowledge, along with ability to learn and retain new things. Clean and well groomed and ability to deal with the public are essential Salary commensu­ rate with experience. Send resume to: 06625153 Ad #114 c/° The Reminder PO Box 188 Ha>tfag8, Ml 49058 vjc tor»j wxT L- r GIFTSHOP TMC-285 • Custom bu 3 bed ranch w.th fu!l waSkcu! basemen!, deck, garage, and extra large yard. Move in condton at ................................ $114,900 WyAMIRADEMARKREALTY.COM by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Delton Kellogg Superintendent Paul Blacken and Board of Education President Marsha Basset were more than happy to share a letter at lhe Oct. 21 board meeting. The letter, addressed to DKHS cross coun­ try coach Dan Phillips, was from Bob Davis, cross country coach for Freedom Christian High School in Hudsonville. Davis praised the Delton Kellogg coach and his lady run­ ners for relinquishing the second place trophy at thc Saranac Color Run cross country meet Oct. 8. . “We are lhe ones who were involved in the mix-up in scoring which resulted in your girls’ team having to give up their second place trophy,” wrote Davis. “My girls came up to me as we were loading up to go home and told me some of your girls came over, after giving up the trophy, congratulating us for taking second place. What a classy display of sportsmanship. Your girls are a credit to you as a coach, to your school, community and parents. Please pass on our appreciation to your team for thc fine example they were to our team and to all of our parents that were d)cre to witness it. That is the true spin o cross country and your girls have it. In other business, board member Andy Stonebumer said Cequenl Technologies was Warded the bid lo repair or replace lhe wHng infrastructure in all of lhe district s Ridings in preparation for lhe Bernet capabilities. Cequenl bid $246,361 to up the wireless infrastructure scrv[^ technological needs, district-wide, [> **Pi*cenient of old copper wiring. t» be rca< > January 20)4. ... 1,|e Delton Kellogg school board will d »“ntinuc its membership in the Natrona *■**>•>1 Board Association. Stonebumer saru e board agreed the money paid for dues was forger returning benefits. , , member James McManus, *ibe bond steering commiu^’ c 11 • .J lnc committee was currently working numbers for the 2014 budget to suf • with Consumers Energy and adopted a resolu­ tion to approve the amendment that would remove the streetlight in Municipal Lol 2, behind Dick’s Barber .Shop, at the request of a local business and rental unit owner. • Scheduled a workshop for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. to receive the city’s 2012­ 13 audit report. Thc meeting will be Tuesday due to the observance of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. j 1. No contests in Hastings City Council election by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Voters in the City of Hastings will have no choice when they go to the polls Tuesday. gc™es werc members of the team head- Nov. 2. A J?/?’1 T ^cnnock Hospital, Hastings There is no contest for the mayor’s post or Area Schools, Barry-Eaton District Health thc five seats on lhe Hastings City Council Department, Hastings Skate Park. Hastings and the two on the Hastings Board of Review, inlanders, Barry Community Foundation, which arc up for election this year. All candi­ Hastings Downtown Development Authority. dates are incumbents except Alan Klein, who Barry County Chamber of Commerce and is running for the Hastings City Council 3rd Economic Development. Barry County Ward seat currently held by Jeri DePue, who United Way. Rutland Charter Township, is not seeking re-election. Hastings Planning Commission, city staff Klein, whose term will expire Dec. 31, members of the Hastings business communi­ 2017, has lived in the 3rd Ward with his wife, ty and the community at large. Megan, since 2006. He has a bachelor’s In other business, the council: degree in public administration from Grand • Had a public hearing on a proposed Valley State University has served on thc amendment to the Urban Services and Barry County Commission on Aging Board Economic Development Agreement. The and currently serves as the vice chair of lhe amendments would establish the City of Hastings Planning Commission. Hastings - Rutland Charter Township Joint When asked why he is running for a seat on Planning Commission. Thc JPC would have the council, Klein said, "Four years ago, a zoning authority for land within the urban contested council race compelled just over 40 service district, which is currently the site of people to vote. Fast forward two years, a gen­ the Holiday Inn Express hotel and the town- tleman wins a seal on lhe council with a sin- The annual Barry County Economic Development Summit and Business Expo returns Thursday, Nov. 7, and will include technology breakout sessions. A keynote speech and business awards will be delivered from 10 a.m. to noon. George Erickceck of the W. E. Upjohn Institute will deliver his 2014 economic outlook. Dan Manning from ConneclMI will speak on cre­ ating a better economy through broadband. ?\wards will be presented to area businesses. From noon to 3 p.m., guests can enjoy a roving lunch within the business expo and • Awarded a bid. s5.2tKJ |o Hubbel, Roth k <■ mcn, n of a stormwater.’ ^jon. a wastewater grant ap of public .T^endcd by Hastings dircv'o JrJ1)1 --''Ms Girrbach. If awarded. • U p,ly foj. percent of the city’s co* PrcParation ot an asset-management P . •Approved a quo« j(k. ^Testing Consultants Inc. to v '“°nsrtuction materials and engineering testing services for the city’s wastewater treatment plant Phase 1 improvement', in an amount not to exceed $5,600. as recommended by Girrbach. • Approved a quote from Peerless Midwest Inc. to do a complete overhaul to the overflow control valve for reservoir high service pump No. 2 at the wastewater treatment plant as part «f the city’s preventative maintenance pro­ gram for pumps and valves at lhe plant. • Authorized city clerk Tom Emery to sign an amendment to the street lighting contract : 47tHSfnnual {Christmas <Bazaar Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, MI Wednesday, November 6, 8am-6pm Thursday, November 7, 8am-6pm Friday, November 8, 8am-1pm Unique Gifts for All! Wednesday Only: Gold Standard Jewelry See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �TK volleyball lets a couple get wins get away l.v Brc« l!rtn":r .... .. Spirt1' kdilirt' whba.’'n**« finished "'c rcsular seMon ™_41 ''Dorics I?e> 11 have liked I" 1,a'e had aI ,e'lM 4-’‘noniappi l-.iIi)Cc-s varsity volleyball Heat | By1”" Center Quad rueMlay. fini,|)jn„„frihe 2013 regular season "-J*" "cordof4,41-3. 1 n,e 1 R»ians h.j the lead in each of the two matches that it |o. ( against Plainwell and thc ho;t Bulldogs .T* darted the evening with a 25-9, 25-17 xietory over Zeeland West. and was cruising to a fin.t Se| plainwell, up 20-1 f. " p."."""!''Matted io£<’a« r> I lainwcli ra||icd (0 t|KU first .set with i24’lhen ’ook the second 25-20. 'Ve had a 2().11 lead. You don’t give that up,” saidTK head coach Patty Pohl. Byron Center completed a 3-0 night, knocking off the Trojans 17-25,25-21. 15-10. "In the end. our sene receive passing, real­ ly let us down." Pohl said. "I’m sure you saw (setter) Holly (Dahlke; running all over the place. The other team, they were digging lots of balls up and playing really scrappy and we weren’t." That’s something Pohl was hoping to see her team improve upon during the final three practices of thc season before lhe start of next week’s Class A District Tournament. The Trojans open postseason play at home against Caledonia Monday at 7 p.m. The winner of that match advances to see Byron Center in lhe district semifinals at East Grand Rapids High School Wednesday. "Hopefully, we’ll get to see them again,” Maple Valley’s Olivia Ricketts (9) stretches to get her hand on an attack by OlivetIs Ahssa Costello during Wednesday’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (P oto Thornapple Kellogg's Amy Ziccarello hits an attack during her team's 2-1 loss to host Byron Center during Tuesday night’s quad. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Perry Hardin) Lions take the first set, but Irish rebound to win in four Staple Valley’s xarxity volleyball team started strong against visiting Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday. winning the opening set 25-21. but thc Irish took lhe next three 25-17. 25-9. 25-11 The Lions had their bc^l attack percentage of the night in that opening set. Olivia Ricketts and Hadley Joppie lied lor lhe Lion lead in kills with lhe each on lhe evening. Kandy s Larsen put up nine assists and had onc of <ix Lion in.- ■ Iordan Woodman had two aces. and Joppie. Courtney Walker and Megan Bonnes added onc each. Larsen paced (hc Lion defense with 12 digs, and Ricketts and Joppie added eight each The Lions end the Kalamazoo Valle} Association duals with an 0-9 record Olivet lopped (he Lions tn lhe regular sea­ son I male 25-14, 25-14. 25-19. Despite the 3-0 Eagle win. thc Lions had a good night passing the ball. Woodman. Ricketts, Joppie and Larsen all reached thc team goals tor digs per set. Joppie led the team with 17 dirs. Ricketts had 12. Larsen ten and Woodman nine. Ricketts also met thc team goal for kills, finishing with six. Joppie added five kills, Marissa Pierce had three and Larsen and Megan Bonney had two each. .. Larsen finished lhe night with 15 assists. Woodman had a team-high two aces. , Penn field will play host to the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament Saturday. The postseason starts Monday for thc Lions. Hiex ‘11 take on Potterville in the Class C District Opener at 5:30 p.m. at GalesburgAugusta High School. Trojan setter Holly Dahlke puts the ball up as teammate Sydney LeMay rushes towards the net during the second set of their team’s 2-1 loss to the host Bulldogs at the Byron Center Quad Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Pohl said. "In practice, if balls are dropping, we’re going to just drop everything and run. We need to be more ready, and low, and more determined not lo let balls drop. We get to standing, and thinking its not our ball, and hoping its someone vise’s ball, and not being in position and not shifting. “We’ve always relied more on our offense. We need lo get better defensively. We’ll work on it. We have three more practices.” A 11 the Trojans had moments of strong play and weak play Tuesday. Amy Ziccarello had a fine night attacking, with a couple of verystrong back row attacks, but Pohl also noticed a time late in lhe loss to Byron Center where she could have reacted better as a Bulldog attack went to the floor. . •... . Blastings wins last two s to end a perfect 11-0 'Hie Thornapple Kellogg Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team finished off a perfect season of duals with wins over Eaton Rapids and Grand Rapids Union last week. lhe 106-70 victory over lhe Red Hawks Thursday in Hastings improved the Trojans’ OK Rainbow Tier I I Conference record to 7­ 0. TK Hastings is off now until hosting the conference tournament Nov. 8-9. Jennifer Tuokkola and Hannah Bashorc won a pair of individual events each for TK/Hastings in the win over Union. Tuokkola took the 200-yard freestyle in 2 minutes 9.56 seconds and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:43.xI. Bashore was lhe 200ynrd individual medic) winner in 2:24.16, and later won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:03.69. Bashorc was a part of four wins on ,hc night. She (canted with Lauren Kroells. LibbyBelcher and Kayla KtoclB to win the 200yarxl medley relay in 2JX).I I and with Hayley Bashorc, Lauren Kroell*and Kayla Kroells to win the 200-yaril freestyle relay in 1:48.74. Haylcy, Lauren and Kayla teamed with Manssa Swanson to win the other relay, the *;ia}. in 4:05.23 iX/Hastings won 11 1,1 ll": 12 cvcnlsKounney lhL. 50-yard freestyle *7-31 'tconds I.4U*n Kroclls ,he 100-yard back... .V.. in 1:10.50 and Hetcher ?i'il.(X>yar') brextsiwke 1:11.88. Bne aiie'doii touk . diving competition with 15 Points v-mon's |Onc tt!|) came in the 100-yard uith Samantha U-atz finishing that race in SX.35 ^n)C||s was right behind her in that race, finishing in 58.40. The TK/Hastings girls are 11-0 overall this year. They knocked off Eaton Rapids in a non-conference dual on the road Tuesday (Oct. 22) 107-72. Belcher had a pair of individual wins for TK/Hastings in the victory- over the Greyhounds, finishing lhe 200-yard medley in 2:32.54 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:15.32. She also teamed with Laura Shinavier. Sam Richardson and Tuokkola to win the 200-yard medley relay in 2:12.18. Lauren Kroells, Hannah Bashorc, Kayla Kroells and Hayley Bashorc won the 200yard freestyle relay in 1:49.30 and that same foursome won the 400-yand freestyle relay in 4:05.84. TK/Hastings won all 12 events against the Greyhounds. Lauren Kroells won thc 50-yard freestyle in 27.06, Kayla Kroclls the 100-yard freestyle in 59.20. and Swanson the 200-yard freestyle in 2:18.21. Tuokkola took the 500-yard freestyle in 6:01.27. Lauren Ricketts was the 100-yard back­ stroke champion, finishing in 1:14.79, and Hannah Bashorc won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:05.03. lhc diving competition was one by Sheldon, who finished with a score of 164.15. Viking spikers top Cougars 3’® to get to 9-0 in league Lakewood inched closer to an undefeated Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season by scoring a 25-16, 25-10, 25-16 victory at Lansing Catholic Wednesday. Lakewood is now- 9-0 in the conference. Vanessa Reynhout had eight kills, with Charlie Smith adding five and Marie Hendrickson four. Gabic Shellenbarger passed out 28 assists. Reynhount had four blocks and two aces, while Gracie Shellenbargcr also added two aces. Tay lor Vantland had a team-high 11 digs and Karly Morris had ten. Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland said that the defense of VantLand and Morris helped set up an aggressive offense against the Cougars. VantLand was slated to be the |one senior honored when the Vikings ho.ted senior night m the final home match ol thc regular season against Corunna last night Correction: L-ast week’s Hastings Banner incorrectly reported Hie length of the Viking vanity volkyball teams conference title streak. The Vikings have won 11 league titles in a row . lason and Okemos shared thc 2(XP-7M3 title in the Capital Circuit League. “ See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. ’ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS The Lions’ Taylor Medina hits an attack against Olivet Wednesday (Photo by Perry Hardin) I35I N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Lion season ends at D3 Regional Bret. Br»m, icr A Perfect se ‘i’0'7' r,I"nr S’ Ss, Association v|lt^ -a ,Kala,n«*<>o Thn Hastings Banr»cr - Thursday October H. 2CH3 — Pag:? 15 23:41.I ,u»l Sara»»-■ At the back ol ।/ Ivy Braden (108th in 26-1 Burkett (109lh in 26:58.6). . , Senior Kay lie lkm„ . -S^’Pherd matched Rebcra’s ”’dividUa| title while leading j •’ chainpj. onship. Rhynatd freshman Courtney ^ond in 18:08.6. . Shepherd took the team 1 ' itfi 47 followed by Ithaca 72 a”. h‘‘!?Jng Catholic 87. St. Louis was fourth ’^poinu. foL lowed by Bath 11#. ’* ^on City­ Crystal 219. Ovid-EhH’ - Saranac 273, Portland 295. 1 lemlock . • ””g*bun> 309 Maple Valley 331. R>"’" * .Chining 404. Durand 467. Central Monica^ 52f) vXw Ihebestoneseverfo^"<>neof Maple Valley had L.V°n boy< IW™records (PRs 1 ’« guys se, p^,^ Regional hosted by c a> ' Divi««n 3 Lions w^teMh^h'tr’*? ''nCSlhc three .cams and lop 5 2 r S.h,llcld- ",e top als across the state last weck^'111'' ?’ tC8'011' lo compete in the Lu k earnc<1 lbe rTht wh>ch will be held nt vetI>en,nSUla r‘na,sin Bro?k'yn Saturday ’Men,“io"a‘ St. Charles NTS. live. The bo”’“Xn * If *h<'° ** comPcl'never been a coZiid ^'y Ue’vc iu«’Maple Valiev heid^t i nb?ys ,eiun-" said really rallied top Ros‘n- “They workouts. They had th WH’i S°mC intcnse for them. They minht nnt h™ S 3nd thcy Wcnl Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Walker passes a Pennfield serve as teammate Kaysie Hook (10) looks on from the back of the court Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) throughout'this year iX'ti"1311’' in'Provcd Dl( garfe battle but Pennfield and Sch60taft win in three ly have performed, I think, above ex^pecta- SatuMnv Brjgh‘°n lcd lhe Li°" hoys Samrday finishing 24th in 17 minutes 41 3 Sen‘iodSxHehao °ne Of his Ieam’a lllree PR'. Senior Austin Rood had his best time ever p acing 43rd in 18:14.5. Junior Mx Pena also had a PR, coming in 100th in 20:45.6. Brighton and Pena were the only juniors running for the Lions Saturday, with five sen­ iors filling out thc rest of the varsity line-up. Micah Bromley was 36th in 18:05.7, Kyle Brumm 66th in 18:58.4, Sam Benedict 72nd J;:07 ° and Brandon Wilson 85th in 19:54.5. We re losing five of thc top six,” Rosin said. Next year’s team needs to step up now. There’s going to be room on the varsity.” Four of lhe top five finishers in the boys’ race were seniors. 3Tie only junior was lhe day’s individual champion.’ Keenan Rebera from Lansing Catholic who came in with a time of 15:35.5. Durand senior Jarrvn Guy was second in 16:27.3 and St. Louis senior Connor Pilmore third in 16:51.7. Rebera and lhe Cougars won the regional title with 71 points, followed by St. Louis 97. Maple Valley’s Emma McGIocklin (457) works her way along the course just beyond the two-mile mark Saturday at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club in Carson City Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hemlock 117. Shepherd 130. Saranac 148. Bath 159, * Carson City-Crystal 196. Chesaning 235, Ovid-Elsie 240. Maple Valley 241. Durand 253, Byron 286. Perry 301. Portland 369, Ithaca 377, Central Montcalm 413, St. Charles 553. Highland Park 556 and Laingsburg NTS. The girls ran first Saturday, and got Maple Valley off to a nice start for thc day. Senior Hanna Kyle was the Lion leader, placing 56th in 22:46.8. “Hanna Kyle really moved up,” Rosin said. “She was number one for us today, the first time in her life she’s ever been number one on our team. She was excited about that, really excited.” Kyle had a PR. as did teammate Emily Mattocks who was 58th in 22:57.9. The Lion team also had Mckayla I.amance 62nd in 23:06,5. Emma McGIocklin 72nd in The Lions’ Andrew Brighton picks up the pace as he nears the finish line at the end of Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal. '(Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg senior a few seconds shy of last state spot It has been more than 15 years since Delton Kellogg failed to send at least one runner, if not an enlire team of runners, to the state cross country finals. Thai streak came to an end Saturday despite the best efforts of senior Marcie Stevens. Stevens shaved 50 seconds off of her pre­ vious personal record (PR), hitting the finish line at lhe end of the Division 3 Regional race at Portage West Middle School with a time of 21 minutes 22.7 seconds. That time put her in 18th place, three spots shy of Ute final state qualifying spot from the regional, which went to Galesburg-Augusta freshman Phoebe Ostlund who was 15th in 21:04.2. The top three teams and top 15 individuals at regionals across the state last weekend earned a spot in this Saturday s Lower Peninsula Stale Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Delton Kellogg’s girls were seventh as a team Saturday. Hopkins had six girls in the (op 19, including individual champion Rachael Weber (19:01.2). to finish with just 38 points. Hackett Catholic Central was sec­ ond with 59 points, followed by Schoolcraft 121, Watervliet 130, Bangor 150, La^«n 210, Delton Kellogg 220. Hartford 235. Bridgman 243, Berrien Springs 272. Galesburg-Augusta 275. Constantine 291, Colonia 291 and Parchment 293. Behind Stevens for Delton, Sarah Rendon was 37th in 22:37.0. Megan Grimes 48th in 23:21.9, Kanoe Chaffee 60th in 24:00.6 and Nicole Thompson 61st in 24:13.5. The Panther team also had Courtney Sheffer 65th in 24:31.3 and Harley Daniel 94th in 29:35 7. Grimes, a sophomore, was the only non­ senior to run for the Delton Kellogg girls’ team Saturday. Jacob Morgan was the only senior running for the Delton Kellogg boys. He was 83rd overall in 21:20.3. Freshman Lane Homister led the Panther pack, placing 65th in 20:02.3, while junior Brock Mueller was 79th in 20:52.4. Sophomore Eric Hoeberling was 8()th in 20:57.6, freshman Joey Zito 86th in 21:55.5. junior Matthew Elliott 90th in 22:47.1 and sophomore Tucker Scoville 94th in 23:54.9. Watervliet was almost as dominant as the Hopkins girls to take the boys’ title, finishing with 67 points. Watervliet had six runners among the top 26. Bridgman was second with 83 points, fol­ lowed by Schoolcraft 93, Bangor 100, Constantine 149, Berrien Springs 192, Comstock 195, Brandywine 208. Coloma 226, Hackett Catholic Central 232. Hopkins 256. Lawton 290. Buchanan 355 and Delton Kellogg 360. . Comstock’s Zitek Richards was thc indi­ vidual champion, the only guy to break the 16-minute mark, coining in with a time of 15:55.5. Schoolcraft’s Zach Wehner was sec­ ond in 16:13.0. rhe Hastings Hammerhead Swim Club is for kids from the ages of 6 to 18 who to swim. . , . The Hammerhead swim club practices a rl)c Hastings community pool cvcr> Monday 10<1 Wednesday night. Thc swim club is open 0 anyone who loves to swim and would nxe pan of a swim team. . , L? lcain has swimmers from Hastings, MkWitvillr, Wayland, Delton and all other u «hc county. /he club has two practices divided by ag«Participation in meets throughout the year is optional. ttaJk Lg,Xjl of the club is to have fun and to comn?l<,S t0 sw‘m bctIer and 10 5WWn ’t they would like. . withni al,°w> kids to swim for a wee bl having to pay t0 scc jf they like H- H WINE TOURS * BREWERY TOURS BALLOON RIDES Needs to be Resident of PraificviJIo Townsh-p IB years of ago or elder Registered Voter Gl« gS gifts' Parks Board nxjets ev^fy 4th Monday of iho Month a! 7.00pm at the Township Hatt Send or drop-oil resume, letter of interest und contact Information by 5PM on November 6,2013 to: Prairieville Township Board 10115 S. Norris Road °ollon, Ml 40046 or fax: 269-623-3467 Buy 1 get the 2nd '/i price Gift certificates valid for the 2014 summer season ■ . ■ Located in ft averse City. Ml Purchase online or cail 231-947-RIDE (7433) Wxvw.grandtfaversetours.coni ’ www grandtraverstfballoane.cofr. Propane bills too high? Stop feeding the pig and get Geo. BARRY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CHARLTON PARK VILLAGE AND MUSEUM BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE A Public Meeting will be held Thursday. November 7, 2013 at 6.30 p.m. at thc. Barry’ County Courts & Law Building, Community Room, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, to snare the results o! a county-wide sur vey and to solicit public input and suggestions on a new Barry County Parks and Recieaticn Five-Year can join any lime. Practices on Mondays and Wednesday run from 6 p.m. to 7 P «'■ <or lllc J*’'1"!'1' swi,n men and from 7 p in. to 8:30 p in. lor older Rohclt Bcoxhcrmal hea|jng fcyMUms can have you up W 70^ On your homc dUdiiionat 3tA ’ '■ 1 «x atfordablu t’»anuv«,) <!• it uur -it-.- t i hov.- much you r Lk>schG<.-o.coni/HroP^fM»Pig mai.com. other district opener Monday, with thc winner of that match advancing to face Comstock in thc district semifinals. (1 Position) This tertn will run until the general elec­ tion in November 2014. is a great way to keep kids active and healthy over the winter months and with only two practices a week it doesn’t take up tw much time and allow s for other activities. Practices begin on Nov. 4. but .swimmers swimmers. Those with any questions or who would like more information can check out the clubs webpage at www.liammerheadswimdub.weebly.com or emai team admm.sn.ito Kroells •“ lris?ineslianimerheiids<" jidioo.com or head ^cbMikeSehipixratnukclselnppera.hot Delton Kellogg sophomore Amanda West sets the ball up during her team’s KVA contest with visiting Pennfield Wednesday evening in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PARKS BOARD IMMEDIATE opening 775fltCU/ Hammerhead Swim Club holds first practice of season Nov. 4 Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team dropped two tight thrvc-sci matches to close out the Kalamazoo Valley Association regular season. Schoolcraft topped the visiting Panthers 26-24, 27-25. 25-14 Wednesday. “I think the first and second set were the best that (he girls have all played together as a team," said Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert. Faith Ferris led lhe way for Delton Kellogg with 12 kills, seven digs and a pair of blocks. Hannah Walker had a team-high 19 digs and 16 assists. Kaysie Hook chipped in eight kills. Libby Parker added 17 digs. Kristen Mohn finished thc night with nine assists, eight digs and four kills. Delton Kellogg also got three digs and two blocks from Alicia Lindsey and three digs from Morgan Champion. Pennfield scored a light three-set win al Delton Kelloge Tuesday, lopping the host Panthers 25-21, 25-18. 25-23. Delton Kellogg’s lone senior. Hook, had six kills, iwo digs, a block and an ace on sen­ ior night. Ferris finished the contest with 20 kills and two accs. Walker led thc Delton team in assists w ith 13. w hile Mohn added 12 to go along with her ten digs. Parker had ten digs as well. Champion did a little bit of everything, contributing four kills, six digs and two aces. Lindsey had three kills and Riley Smith added three digs for Delton. Delton Kellogg closes out the regular season Saturday at thc KV,\ Tournament, at Pennfield High School. That won’t be the last time Delton’s girls see KV/\ rivals though, nicy’ll face either Pennfield or Parchment in the Class B District Semifinals at Parchment Wednesday. Pennfield and Parchment meet in an opening round match Monday, with thc winner advancing to the 6 p.m. semifinal Wednesday. Marshall and Harper Creek meet in the W|(h these -.y-.tcins Jf« now ' t p) BOSCH Invented for life Plan. This plan wii address both cunent recreation facilities and future needs wiih:n lhe County and is required by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to allow the County tu apply for State and Federal grant funding for recreation imptovenients, individuals with disabilities requiring aids or serv een should contact the County Administrators office days prior to the meeting. �Pago 16 _ Thursday. October 3t, 2013 - The Hastings Banner - - County’s conference rivals set for state • Saxon running back Jason Slaughter shakes off a Wayland tackler on a first-half run during Friday night’s season finale inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer • Sports Editor All Five Barry County football teams closed out lhe 2013 against play-off bound teams last week. It was a tough season for thc local teams in part because they are all in such tough con­ ferences. Lakewood faced four play-off teams from the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this season, and closed its year with a non-conference clash with rival Ionia who is headed to thc state playoffs as well. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley closed our the Kalamazoo Valley Association season by taking on two of the teams that clinched shares of the league title with their victories Friday. Olivet and Schoolcraft. Pennfield was the third team to earn a share of thc confer­ ence crown, and all three of those teams from the KVA are into lhe state postseason tourna­ ment as are league-mates Parchment and Constantine. The OK Gold Conference is sending three teams to the slate playoffs, league champion South Christian as well aS Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Wayland Union. The Wildcats finished the year at 5-4 and secured their playoff spot with their victory over lhe Saxons in week nine of the regular season. Constanlinc travels to Michigan Center for a 1 p.m. start Saturday in Division 6. All lhe other play-off teams from the OK Gold, KVA and CAAC-White will be in action Friday al 7 p.m. Also in Division 6, Schoolcraft visits Niles Brandywine. The bulk of those teams are in Division 4 where Corunna is at Lansing Sexton; Williamston is at Lake Fenton: Pennfield heads lo Paw Paw; Grand Rapids Catholic Central visits Allendale; and South Christian hosts Otsego. In Division 5, Portland hosts West Catholic; Lansing Catholic visits Ovid-Elsie; Parchment visits Jackson Lumen Christi; and Olivet visits Hopkins. Wayland travels to Plainwell fora Division 3 Pre-District contest. Final Records Thornapple Kellogg Maple Valley Delton Kellogg Hastings Lakewood O-K Gold South Christian G.R. Catholic Central Wayland Ottawa Hills Thornapple Kellogg Hastings 2-7 2-7 1-8 1-8 0-9 overall (league) 8-1 (5-0) 6-3 (4-1) 5-4 (3-2) 5-4 (2-3) 2-7 (1-4) 1-8 (0-5) overall (league) KVA 8-1 (8-1) Olivet 8-1 (8-1) Pennfield Schoolcraft 8-1 (8-1) 6-3 (6-3) Parchment 5-4 (5-4) Constantine Hackett Catholic Central 4-5 (4-5) 3-6 (3-6) Kalamazoo Christian 2-7 (2-7) Maple Valley Delton Kellogg l-8(l-8) Galesburg-Augusta 0-9 (0 9) CAAC-White Portland lensing Catholic Williamston Corunna Stockbridge Likewocxl overall (league) 7-1 (5 0) 5-4 (4-1) 5-3 (3-2) 6 3 (2-3) 4-5 (1-4) 0 9 (0-5) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Wayland 30, Hastings 6 White the Wildcats aren’t running the Wing-T, Wayland Union has become the kind of football team Hastings likes to be this .sea­ son in thc OK Gold - a tough, physical foot­ ball tram. Viking quarterback Doug Suntken looks for room to run around the left side of the line during the third quarter of his team’s 20-13 loss to visiting Ionia Friday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Alex Salgat (8) fights to bring down Ionia’s Kyle Parks on a rush early in the third quarter Friday at Unity Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings running back Stephen Shaffer looks to follow his blockers around the right side during Friday's OK Gold Conference contest against visiting Wayland Union. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wayland rushed for 330 yards and four touchdowns in a 30-6 victory over lhe Saxons in Hastings Friday, spoiling homecoming night inside Baum Stadium al Johnson Field. Running back Mike Miklusicak rushed for touchdowns from 37 yards and 13 yards out in lhe opening quarter as lhe Wildcats built a 16-0 lead in the opening quarter, then shut the door on the Saxons with a 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth. Miklusicak finished the night with 29 rush­ es for 207 yards. Miguel Arjona scored the Saxons’ lone points, on a 27-yard touchdown run a lhe end of a 66-yani drive in the third quarter, cutting the Wildcat lead to 22-6 at the time. The Saxons had 263 yards on lhe ground in lhe game. Jason Slaughter carried the load, with 18 rushes for 112 yards. Arjona finished with five carries for 51 yards. The Wildcats limited Stephen Shaffer to 40 yards on J 5 car­ ries. Saxon quarterback Beau Morgan was 1-of6 passing for six yards, with Arjona recording his team’s lone reception. Wayland led 22-0 at lhe half, after Aaron Roblyer added a 1-yatd touchdown run in the second quarter. Wildcat quarterback Trevor Clausen was I of-2 passing for six yards, with Quentin Sweeney making his team’s one catch. Keegan Harvath had a team-high ten tack­ les for lhe Saxons, while Nick Denniston added seven, Arjona six and Dillon Wilkinson five. Olivet 55, Delton Kellogg 20 Olivet clinched one third of the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship with a 55­ 20 victory al Delton Kellogg High School Friday. The Eagles had all the points they needed in lhe opening quarter, gelling touchdown runs from Nate Barties, Rob Funk and Shane Loney in the first ten minutes of lhe game. Olis cl would extend ils lead to 49-0 before Delton Kellogg's varsity foolball team tacked on a couple of touchdowns late in the firsi half. Olivet spread lhe success around, with Loney the only Eagle to score twice, ’tyler Masters scored on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Funk early in the second quarter, then Olivet lacked on touchdown runs by Loney, 'laic McCarn and Waylt Smith before* Delton Kellogg got rolling. Jake Reed hit Cameron Tobias for a 37yard touchdown lo get Delton Kellogg its first six points, 3:09 before the half. About two minutes later, Reed raced into the end zone from 15 yards out and Cole Mabie added lhe extra-point kick to pull Delton within 49-13 at the half. Russell Pliley hit lhe six extra-points of the game for Olivet, and Ashley Harmison went l-of-2. Reed tossed a second touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter, this time from six yards out to /Xnthony Houtrow for the Panthers’ final touchdown of the season. Mabie’s extra­ point kick was good again. Ben Turner added a late 12-yard touch­ down run for the Eagles to close lhe scoring. Reed was 5-of-l3 passing in lhe game, for S3 yards. He also rushed ten times for 83 yards and a score. TJ Wooden tacked on seven rushing attempts for 23 yards for Delton. Cameron Tobias was thc Panthers’ top receiver, catching tow passes for 46 yards. Funk led Olivet on the ground, rushing 13 times for 87 yards. Barnes had six carries for 28 yards. Funk was 4-of-5 passing for 58 yards. Olivet shares the 2013 KVA crown with Pennfield Schoolcraft. All three teams w°n Friday nicht to finish the conference sea­ son at 8-1. South Christian 55, „ Thornapple Kellogg 23 *outh Christian capped oft an undefeated °K Gold Conference season with a 55-23 ^tory 0Vcr -nioniapple Kellogg’s varsity ,ooibal| tcam in Bvron Center Friday. bailor quarterback Jon Wassink threw for lour touchd()Wns and ran for another one to ;,nh!1 °ft an । Aguiar season for his team. P?c Irc)junseiHi theycaral 2*7 ovcr‘dl and 1- e Sa»lors built a 21-0 lead, and pushed ?,dvantftge to 35 7 at the half. iq K s ,0|’e first half touchdown came on a . ?ar<l nin by quarterback Garrett Hanis, Xt'h\h),,owed b> Nick lvcson s exlra’ 1SNve added a five-yard touchdown .... i u U‘c Troj.ui> late »'* lhe lh,,d quarter, in k ‘irT,s lo.^cd a 28-yard touchdown pass Mn'cryn K jdder in the middle of the fourth quarter to account for the Trojans’ other scores. Each of those TD’s was followed by a two-point conversion pass from Harris. Harris finished the night with 11 rushes for 81 yards. Space had seven carries for 55 yards, and Connor Collier added nine rushes for 75 yards. Harris also completed 4-of-l 1 passes for 74 yards. He was intercepted twice. Wassink moved thc ball all over the field for lhe Sailors, connecting on 17-of-21 passes for 247 yards and the four touchdowns. In relief, Trevor Sisson completed 3-of-3 pass attempts for 29 yards and another score. Eric Van Voorst had nine receptions for 101 yards and three of the Sailors’ eight touch­ downs. Jake Louwerfe and Jake Wierenga also had TD receptions for South Christian. Geff Plasman led the Sailors on thc ground, rushing 11 times for 58 yards and a .score. Wassink and Dylan Brink had South Christian’s other two touchdown runs. Ionia 20, Lakewood 13 The Vikings saved their best for last, but it wasn’t quite enough to get them by play-off bound Ionia Friday. The visiting Bulldogs built a 20-0 lead in lhe first half against the Lakewood varsity football team on Unity Field, but lhe Vikings battled back to make a game of it before falling 20-13 lo their rivals from lhe north. Lakewood ends the season with an 0-9 record. “I was just proud of them. We’ve had a long season and (hey stuck it out lo the end,” said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher. “There are a lot of coulda’s and shoulda’s throughout the year. When it came down to ii and it was crunch time these last two weeks they played, and I’m proud of them for that." Lake wood stopped a long Ionia drive with just under eight minutes left in the game, with Jayson O’Mara hauling down Bulldog quar­ terback Austin Gregory a yard short of the line-to-gain at the Viking 9 with Ionia up 20­ 17. 'Hie Viking offense got a couple big runs from quarterback Doug Suntken to move lhe ball near midfield, but a holding penalty pushed them back and they ended up punting with about four minutes to play from their own 38-yard-line and never got lhe ball back. "We had three chances (at stopping Ionia from getting first downs on the final drive),” Boucher said. "We didn’t do it and that’s why they won. They were able to control it al lhe end there and that’s why they deserved lo win. They worked lhe clock like they should have.” In previous losses, the Vikings hud started strong bul were unable to keep pace with opponents as the games wore on. Ionia got off to a great start Friday, but it was Lakewood which looked stronger as the game wore on. Ionia went 50 yards on three plays on the opening drive of the football game, ending the march with a 32-yard touchdown run by Gregory. Christiaan Duell’s extra-point kick was good for a 7-0 Bulldog lead. Ionia popped the ensuing kick-off short and high in lhe air. il gol away from the first Viking there lo make the recovery and lhe Bulldogs’ JD Zamarron fell on it at lhe Likewood 31 -yard line. • The Bulldogs put together another threeplay scoring drive, with running back Kyle Parks plowing into thc end zone from a yard out. Duell added another extra-point kick for a 14-0 lead. Gregory' converted a fourth-and-5 run at midfield to keep a Bulldog drive alive al the start of the second quarter. Ionia went on to cap off the six and a half minute drive with a 4-yard touchdown run by Parks with 7:39 remaining in the first half. The extra-point was no good this lime. Another short Bulldog kipk was too short following Parks’ second TD run, and Lakewood look over al the Ionia 38. Suntken completed the short drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra-point was blocked following that Viking score. Likewood was able to pul together a near­ ly five minute drive in lhe middle of lhe third quarter, a drive which covered 80 yards and consisted totally of runs by Suntken. The drive ended with Suntken sneaking through the middle of the line for a I-yard score. Ben DiHon’s extra-point was good this time lo pull lhe Vikings within seven points. The Vikings only got the ball back one more time though. Suntken finished lhe night with 22 rushes for 131 yards. “Hc knew that he had to play for us and hc did,” Boucher said of his senior quarterback “He seldom makes mistakes. He’s a good general on the field knowing which way we can run the ball and I thought he did a nice job tonight.” He was also 5-of-l 1 passing for 54 yards. Jacob Darling caught two passes for 33 yards to lead the Viking receivers. Kyle Paries was the workhorse for the Bulldogs, rushing 29 times for 229 yards. Gregory found success running the football too, carrying it 17 times for 107 yards. Gregory also completed 3-of-8 passes for 27 yards and one interception by lhe Vikings’ Tyler Oesch. Scott Swift had 9.5 tackles and Jacob Darling had 8.5 to lead the Viking defense. Darling made four tackles in the Bulldog backfield. Alex Salgat chipped in six tackles and Cody Davis had 6.5. O’Mara finished with five tackles. Early in the season we were real timid and I felt like we weren’t giving all that we had. then it started to come where we started scor­ ing on good teams and that built a little confi­ dence,” Boucher said. “We just couldn’t con­ tinue that throughout the game These last two weeks, we were able to do that. We just came up short. It feels good. Ionia is a good team they deserve lhe playoffs. At least we know v»c re going in the right direction now." Ionia ends the regular season with a 7-2 record. “ Schoolcraft 49. Maple Valley o The Lions did their best to try antt Schoolcraft’s celebration. but once the Eagles took o f Maple Valley’s varsity football tetn couldn t slow them down. Schoolcraft’s varsity football team finished >n a three-way t.e for the Kalamazoo Valley Assoetaimn champtonship thanks to a 49 0 victory over the Lions. Schixilcnft p r and Olivet all finished the seasonat X | ‘ , Pennfield topping Constantine and ’ knocking off Delton Kellogg o^ tb night of the tegular season h lllal The Lions finish the year at > 7 Desp^heditfereneein^rd;.notmuc)l Continued next page �Tb<» Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31,2013 - Pago 17 *K wins regional title with} girls among top 40 far bevond ^e tog?’s *Jan‘e Noah (|eft) and Bryn Beyer race along side by side not Cftv-rLe» . e mark during Saturday's Division 2 Regional hosted by Carson "y rystal at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor k'n!i°Ur Ieams- including Thornapple J°gg, placed two ninners among the top 15 at Saturday’s Division 2 Regional hosted by Carson City-Crystal at the Fish Creek sportsman’s Club. It was what runners three, four, five, six and even seven did that put thc Trojans at the top of the pack though. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team won die regional championship Saturday in Carson City, finish the day with just 87 points. Fhe top three teams and top 15 individuals earned spots in this Saturday’s Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals, which will be at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. “It surprised even me. I like pleasant sur­ prises though,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Tammy Benjamin. “1 really thought this was going to be a lit­ tle tougher today. The kids ran well, which is what we always expect. The kids ran very well. They did what they were supposed to do. I’m just surprised that we won it, but I’ll take it.” The Trojan girls’ team will be joined at the state finals by David Walter from the TK boys’ team. Hc was ninth in the Division 2 troys’ race Saturday. It wasn’t totally clear right after the race whether or not thc TK ladies had finished in the top three, let alone won a regional title. Forest Hills Northern was second, with 92 points, DeWitt fourth with 103 and St. Johns fourth with 116. All three of those teams had two girls’ finish before the Trojans' top run­ ner, junior Melissa Winchester who was ninth in 19 minutes 50.9 seconds. St. Johns even had three girls finish before TK’s second run­ ner, Olivia Lamberg, who was 15th in 20:06.4. Lamberg. a sophomore, was one of five Trojans though who had their best times of the season Saturday. Junior Janie Noah was 18th in 20:25.5. senior Bryn Beyer 22nd in 20:34.0, freshman Rachel Gorton 23rd in 20:35.9 and senior Shelbi Shepherd 31st in 20:53.8. TK’s seventh runner, Taylor Ward, was 39th in the field of 101 runners with a time of 21:07.2. Noah, Beyer. Gorton and Shepherd all fin- ■ Lakewood senior Daniel Sauers races along at Saturday’s Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Ronnie Collins closes in on the finish line at the end of Saturday’s Division 2 Regional hosted by Carson City-Crystal at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ished before the fourth ninner from Forest Hills Northern and DeWitt, and Shephcred was just one place behind the fourth runner from St. Johns. Ward finished before the fifth St. Johns runner though. “It w'as just crazy,” Beyer said. “We were over there, coming back from our warm-up and our coach ran up to us and she was like, you know no matter how we finish we are a team still. She told us that Winchester quali­ fied individually and that Lamberg qualified individually, and then she was like and I just can’t believe it, but wc won thc whole thing. “It was crazy. I think everybody jumped about three feet high.” The Trojans weren’t ranked among thc very top teams in the state this year despite Continued from previous page The ensuing Lion drive lasted less than two minutes, and ended with Phil Pelton reluming a punt 54 yards for another Eagle score. Schoolcraft’s Ryan Landis tacked on touchdown runs for 24 and 2 yards to close out the scoring. Zemek finished the night with 12 rushes for 106 yards, and Mikel added four carries for 83 yards. Schoolcraft finished the game with 265 yards rushing total. Hurst completed 8-of-l5 passes for another 104 yards, with Pelton hauling in five receptions for 58 yards. Dylan Kennedy paced the Lion attack, rushing 18 times for 63 yards. Ry an Mudge had 11 rushes for 30 y ards before leaving the from seven yards out and Brennan game with an injury late in thc first half. The *ddcd (he first of his seven extra-point kicks Lions lost Austin Gonser lo an injury early in to put their team up 7-0 with 7:15 left to play thc game. m Jn the first half. , . “We just had so many injuries this year,’ 'Hie score stayed that way until the closing Lincoln said. “It felt like we never really got moments of the first half, when the Eagles in a groove. Every week we were down two, Marled a run of scoring four touchdowns in or three, or four guys and I felt like we never four and a half minutes of game action. were able to gel and gel things going in the ”1 was very happy with thc way we p aytd correct direction.” ,n the first half. That was a pretty good ball I ion quarterback Beau Johnson completed and it could have been 0-0, 7'°ous’.*1 * * *7-of* * 12 passes for 77 yards, and was inter­ ^ld have been a real light game, saio cepted once. Anthony Mahler had six catches Wc Valley head coach Brian Lincoln. A on the first drive killed us inside their ' l he 'O'1 defense was led by Kennedy and separated Maple Valley from Schoolcraft Friday at Maple Valley High School. There were a couple of plays that didn t go the Lions’ way in the first half. A Lion drive stalled deep in Eagle territory in the first quarter because of an offside call against the offense. Early in the second quarter, the Lions liked the way they had been moving the ball and decided to go for h on fourth-and-three in tlieir own territory but missed a block and handed the ball over to the Eagles. That fourth down stop by the Schoolcraft defense led to its offense scoring its first points. Blake Zemek rushed into lhe end zone 25 w 30. and we made a call to go for it or 9*1) 30 and they ended up scoring on that. 7* 1 vcry h y with their effort- We lhc ball pretty well against then) in the half, in the second half we were down to ^‘d and third und fourth siring running V’^it was tough.” D^X)Icr^t quarterback Tom Hurst coin- Siodd a.2j‘>’anl touchdown pass Uhard?'5,h 103 Ich !hc kcak*r (rn'r r got u 73-yard touchdown rui Z ^M,kdminutes laterPZemek !a* °f ,hC Tri a1s score - ft • -— Mahler who had five tackles each. Marcum Ternening added four tackles. ••All the kids played well. Lincoln sard. ..n* sophomores played really well. Some • • „• nhved well. The seniors worked their ju'; °nff i wish ■> have ,urned ou'difffnSy f-"hem th, year. Bur, the injur.es hurt US‘ the seniors’ effort. They set 1 “’’’w'iih the work ethic m the offseason the tone will lln(|t.K.|ilssineii will follow and I hope that." touchdown. from 25 yard’ ouL I replacing just one runner from last year’s team that was fourth at the Division 2 State Finals. Gorton filled in nicely, setting a new personal record at the regional. Benjamin attributed that in pan to all the tough courses the Trojans run on all season long, which don’t set kids up just to set PRs meet after meet. Forest Hills Eastern was fourth in the team standings with 132 points, followed by Ionia 142, Belding 195, Haslett 205, Williamston 228. Hastings 234, Corunna 246, Owosso 308, Lansing Waverly 271, Alma 381 and Lakewood 450. Freshman Kayleigh Collins led the Saxons with a 26th-place time of 20:43 2. Senior Rachel Rimer was 28th in 20:51.5. Freshman Katherine Weinbrecht passed senior team­ mate Trivia Straube on the final stretch towards the finish line, finishing 57th in 21:44.3 Straube was 59th in 21:47.1. ITisthigs also had juru6t AFby Laubaugh 64th in 22:13.0. Lakewood was led by freshman Davit Mater, who was 76th in 22:49.3. Behind Mater for the Vikings, junior Brooke Stahl was 92nd in 24:53.6, senior Mycah Ridder 93rd in 25:03.4, senior Madison Neustifter 94th in 25:06.5 and sophomore Olivia Louthan 95th in 25:09.6. The Saxons’ Katherine Weinbrecht (317) rounds a corner not far past the mile mark Saturday during the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Forest Hills Northern’s Morgan Posthuma was the individual champion on the girls’ side, finishing with a time of 18:10.7. St. Johns’ Karrigan Smith was second in 18:36.7. Haslett’s Alex McCormick took the boys’ race in 16:03.6, with Corunna’s Blake Watson second in 16:05.4. That duo joined Walter among thc 15 guys who finished in under 17 minutes Saturday. Walter will be making his second trip to the state finals. He just missed out on a trip to MIS as a sophomore, placing 16th at region­ al, but was 15th as a junior at regional* to cam a state spot. He was happy to have some cushion at the end this year, placing ninth in a new personal record time of 16:34.7. “I was right around where 1 wanted to be,”. Walter siud."? I. held off a couple gays’so it was* npt a super-spectacular day. but I’m happy with it.” A toe injury he dealt with last spring slowed down his training throughout the sum­ mer a bit. and he’s a little surprised to see that he’s right about where hc was a year ago at this time. Walter was the only local runner to place in the top 15 Saturday. Hastings was led by jun­ ior Ronnie Collins, who was 31st in 17:30.6. Forest Hills Northern won lhe team title on thc boys’ side, with 80 points. Forest Hills Eastern was second with 90. followed by Corunna 160, St. Johns 137. Ionia 143. Williamston 159, Haslett 187. Thornapple Kellogg 212. Hastings 243, DeWitt 252. /Xlma 256, Owosso 280, Lansing Waverly 306, Belding 309 and Lakewood 422. Behind Waller for TK, freshman Luke Noah was 41st in 18:01.8, freshman Erik Walter 46th in 18:09.0, sophomore Drayson Beyer 60th in 18:37.7 and sophomore Joe Gaikema 56th in 18:31.5. Hastings had freshman Sam Johnson 44th in 18:05.2, senior Jake Miller 45th in 18:07.8, junior Chance Miller 49th in 18:14.7. sopho­ more Alex'Beauchamp 74th’ in 19:03.4 and junior Jacob Pratt 79th in 19:23.7. Lakewood’s lender was senior Daniel Sauers, who was 61st in 19:39.1. Thc Viking team also had Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson 77th in 19:18.2. freshman Tyler Schrock 89th in 19: 50.3, sophomore Grant Patrick 93rd in 20: 23.9 and sophomore John Jackson 102nd in 24:13.6. Hastings and TK see Wayland clinch league at South Christian Wayland’s varsity volleyball team clinched the 2013 OK Gold Conference title with a 3­ 0 victory' over host South Christian at Thursday’s conference double dual, then fin­ ished off a perfect conference season with a 3-0 win over Thornapple Kellogg. The Wildcats topped the Trojans 25-17, 25­ 19, 25-19 to end the Gold season with a 10-0 mark. TK ends conference play at 6-4. Hastings was 2-8 in thc OK Gold this year. The Saxons took on TK and South Christian. 'Hie Saxons did manage to steal a game from the league runners-up from So^h Christian, who ended the league season with an 8-2 mark. The Sailors won by t]lc scores of 25-22.20-25. 25-14,25-10. “They just played really well,” Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter said of her team’s effort early on against the Sailors. “They cov­ ered everything. They went after every thing. They had good passing, good hits. Maddie (Dailey), in that second game with South, she was doing really well.” Dailey finished the night with a team-high 12 total kills, and also added six blocks. Grace Bosma had ten kills in the Saxons’ two matches. Setter Erin Goggins finished with 31 assists for the night, and Mary Feldpausch had a team-high 17 digs. The Trojans were 1 -1 on the night, starting action with a 25-19, 25-12, 25-8 victory over The Saxons. Sydney LeMay had 12 kills in that win, with Jessica Ziccarello adding eight kills and nine digs. Sydney Krol chipped in seven digs. TK head coach Patty Pohl said setter Holly Dahlke had a great match against the Saxons, finishing with 23 assists, nine digs and six aces. In the loss to Wayland. UM»y had six kills for TK, and Ziccarello added five kills, ten digs and two aces. Dahlke had 15 assists. lhc Wildcats clinched the league champi­ onship with their 25-21. 25 -17. 26-24 win over lhe Sailors while the Trojan were facing the Saxons Hastings and Thornapple are now off until next week’s district tournaments. The Saxons have an opening round bye and will Nastinas' Erin Goggins (4) and Maciaie uaiiey (iq) sueten to try ana get tnoir nands nn nn attack bv South Christian’s Cassidy Vredovoogd during the fourth set of their OK Gold Conference match at South Christian High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) face Ionia in the Class B Lakewood High School Wednesday at 5.30 ’’ Thornapple Kellogg >» >" Cbs< A lhls f’U l he Trojans host Caledonia Monday at 7 p nt, with the winner advancing to face Byron Center in the district semitinals at p.dsl Grand Rapids Wednt'day �WP Saxon boys and TK girls score Bi p«»e 18 — Thursday. October 31. 2013 - The Hastings Banner by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg athletic director Mike Mohn challenged Hastings to be as entertain ing as he and the Panthers were in hosting next year’s Barry County Cross Country Meet. Mohn announced Thornapple Kellogg s Melissa “Manchester” as the individual champion in the girls’ race at Gilmore Car Museum Monday, before eventually handing Melissa Winchester and her Trojan teammates thc championship trophy sporting a small golden runner with her ankle taped up. The wind blew it over, he told lhe Trojans/ TK’s girls were still happy to celebrate their victory, as were thc Hastings boys. Thornapple Kellogg followed up winning a Division 2 Regional championship Saturday at Carson City-Crystal by winning Monday’s meet with just 22 points. TK had nine girls finish in lhe top 14. earning all-county hon­ ors. The top seven ninners at the county meet make up Lire All-Barry County First Team, while the eighth through 14th-place ninners comprise lhe All-Barn County Second Team. Like in other meets, only seven runners count in lhe overall learn scoring though. Hastings’ girls were second with 42 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 79. Maple Valley 103 and likewood 136. State medalist Melissa Winchester, not “Manchester”, was the individual champion. She hit lhc finish line in 20:04.56. She pulled away from OK Gold Conference rival Trista Straube. from Hastings, in the second half of lhe race to earn lhe top spot. Straube was sec­ ond in 20:27.06. The only runner not from Thornapple Kellogg or Hastings in the top 14 overall was Delton Kellogg’s Marcie Stevens, who was 13th in 21:53.62 TK had Olivia Lamberg third in 20:51.94, Janie Noah fifth in 21:00.56, Bryn Beyer sixth in 21:13.06, Rachel Gorton seventh in Delton Kellogg's Marcie Stevens works her past a bulldozer during Monday’s Barry County Meet hosted by the Panthers at the ever-expanding Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) M Delton Kellogg's Lane Homisier (ten; and Brock Mueller race through the Gilmore Car Museum together during Monday’s Barry County Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 21:14.75, Taylor Ward eighth in 21:15.87, Morgan McNutt tenth in 21:22.53. Fiona Shea J 1th in 21:33.47 and Shelbi Shepherd 14th in 22:33.22. Hastings filled the other two all-county spots, with Katherine Weinbrecht ninth in 21:19.15 and Rachel Rimer 12th in 21:45.81. Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings met up all year long, in the OK Gold Conference and then at lheir regional Saturday. The Trojan boys got the besl of Hastings Saturday, but al lhe county meet Monday the Saxons turned lhe tide. Hastings won lhe boys’ county champi­ onship with 37 points. Thornapple Kellogg was second with 43. followed by Maple Valley 46. Delton Kellogg 133 and Lakewood NTS. The Saxons got a big boost from Chance Miller, who admitted to being a little tight at Saturdays’ regional meet. Miller was the run­ ner-up Monday, finishing in 17:21.31. TK’s David Walter, the lone boy to qualify for this year’s state finals from the county, won the race in 17:17.22. “It was amazing.” Miller said. “It was good to run with my teammates al the beginning part. I really wanled them lo stick with me. 1 really wanted to get out there and help my team win it. Came off a bad race on Saturday, so I really wanted to get it done here today.” Maple Valley’s Andrew Brighton led for much of the race, but Walter picked up the pace late. When Walter started going, that’s when Miller started to move too. “I ran with (Walter) most of the time.” Miller said. “He asked me to go w ith him, and I did my best lo go with him. Towards thc end. with maybe a quarter mile to go. I knew I had to give it everything I’ve got and 1 passed the Maple Valley kid. 1 always like to finish strong.” The all-county honors on lhe boys’ side were a bit more spread out. Brighton finished third in 17:26.78, one of four Lions in the top 14. TK had five ninners in the top 14, while Hastings had four and Lakewood one. Behind Chance for the Saxons. Sam Johnson was fourth in 17:27.78. Jake Miller fifth in 17:37.38, Ronnie Collins seventh in Tho Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' cross country team celebrates its victory at the Barry County Meet Monday at Gilmore Car Museum, tv/0 days after claiming a Division 2 Regional championship in Carson City. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Hastings varsTy boys’ cross country team celebrates its championship Monday at the Barry County Meet, hosted by Delton Kellogg at GilmoreCar Museum. The Saxons edged Thornapple Kellogg and Maple Valley for the top spot. (Photo by Brett Bremen 17: 53.53. and Alex Beauchamp 19th in 19:03.62. “This is our first victory since I’ve been in Hastings, so this is big for us. We’ve got a strong team coming back (next year),” said Chance. TK had Luke Noah sixth in 17:37.78, Joe Gaikcma tenth in 18:10.18. Dray son Beyer 12th in 18:21.59 and Erik Walter 14th in 18: 36.53. Behind Brighton for Maple Valley. Austin Rood was eighth in 18:00.06, Kyle Brumm ninth in 18:03.09, Micah Bromley II th in 18:14.78 and Brandon Wilson 15th in 18:44.72. Lakewood’s all county performer was Daniel Sauers, who was 13th in 18:30.22. 'Hie Vikings also had Traviss Aldrich-Wilkerson 18th in 18:55.53, Tyler Schrock 23rd in 19: 48.59 and Grant Patrick 24th in 19:53.56. Delton Kellogg’s leaders were Lane Homister and Brock Mueller who finished 26th (19:59.09) and 27th (20:06.18) respec­ tively. The Panther team also had Eric Hoeberling 29th in 20:34.38, .Andrew Jackson 30th in 20:43.81 and Jacob Morgan 31 st in 20: 58.09. Delton Kellogg’s girls team had a couple of girls just miss all-county honors. Sarah Rendon was 15th in 22:46.78 and Megan Grimes 16th in 22:52 66. The Panther team also had Kanoe Chaffee 19th in 22:58.37 and Nicole Thompson 25th in 23:34.81. Behind the top three for Hastings, Emily Westers was 18th in 22:56.44 and Abby Laubaugh 23rd in 23:06.96. Lakewood’s first finishers was Daviu Maier, who was 17th in 22:54.31. The Viking team also had Olivia Louthan 31st in 25:06.59. Anna Zuver 37th in 26:3553. Mercedes Smith 40th in 27:45.25 and Marissa Michaud 53rd in 35:39.00. Maple Valley’s girls ran in a pack, with McKayla Lamancc 20th in 23:04.97, Emily Mattocks 2Lsi in 23:05.72. Breanna Heinze 22nd in 23:06.24, Hanna Kyle 24th in 23:17.00 and Emma McGIocklin 26th in 23:55.47. STOP SCARY SMILES Halloween Health Initiative Receive a FREE toothbrush and toothpaste bundle when you drop off HalloWeen Candy! V Z\ Z\ Z^ Gole Dental Group I rcdecmed by W 1 Member 5th 2013 .. I and existing pati«nts welcome 269.94g.2244 121 W Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Mi 49058 ... CC-T. Hastings' Trista Straube (left) and Thornapple Kelloqg'sMwi^.. v>, .— along stride for stride with each other during the early ”"'Chester race County Meet hosted by Delton Kellogg at the Gilmore Car*Mnct ° M°nday's Barry Bremer) museum. (Photo by Brett � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-11-07.pdf 26a34cc56820bd3d793bdebf682af2c9 PDF Text Text Lakewood school board discusses safety It’s fl*.make it A Saxon football coach steps aside See Story on Page 13 See Story on Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058162934 t/rj’Y Hav km? ►ANNER 5058-1629 PRICE 75C VOLUME 160. No. 45 Ethan Haywood places second in nation NEWS Hastings FFA attends national convention City council meeting date changed About a dozen Hastings FFA members were in the audience when Ethan Haywood was announced as runner-up in the National Effective"1-" of Dairy ManureYieUc ' with W",, for the pro**': ™Y*wd inject manure with ln»tmct Poor ... 0 manure to the com test plot,. Mc ■• cd the ) icld da'*1 "t h'trv e,i to eontml yield data . Hl- rtveaia, showed that Plant Science Division II Science Fair Friday the yield did tnen-M'e. tolhmed ,he scientific method, and used he 1 Matlstlca| Jnilys|s in Louisville, Ky. The Hastings students were more than 57.000 people, most clad in their determine if th* data was "Clcntilica||> signif­ Monday. Nov. II. in observance of Veterans Day, so the Hastings City blue FFA jackets, attending the National FFA Council will hold its first regular meeting Convention Oct. 29 to Nov. I. A Hastings High School senior, Haywood icant. To Hall will be closed Hastings City of the month at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 12. The council has scheduled a workshop for 6 p.m. before its regular meeting to receive the city’s 2012-13 audit report. has been working on his research project tor Legion Post 45 will observe Veterans ; Barry County Courthouse law n at 11 a.m. Monday. Nov. II. The Legion will sene I free bean soup and corn bread at the I Patriot Restaurant, 2016 S. M-37 Hwy.. I I Hastings. from 3 to 6 p.m. HR sharing travel opportunities replied than an empty commissioner chair, a senti­ retorted that the example of a last-minute ment that Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson applauded. handout was not a like comparison. As Barry County commissioners strug­ gled at their committee-of-the-whole meet­ ing Tuesday with issues of making county buildings safe to enter, one commissioner was actually appealing to get out. we can’t do this." said Commissioner James DeYoung in an appeal that the board amend its rules to allow remote, or electronic, meet­ Institute Network (formerly Institute Netw ork) will be the topic of an Institute in Retirement program ing attendance by absent members. Though the formal, written agenda request form positioned “in-person attendance to A Road Scholars Institute Network ambassador will overview destinations attendance ... and should allow such means when available.” DeYoung’s personal interest in forwarding the proposal was soon made apparent. “Let’s be real.” Commission Chair Craig Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. Fee information Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg Stolsonburg said to DeYoung. “You want to “In the past, we’ve had commissioners miss as many as two meetings,” pointed out Gibson, who added that during thme leave for three months, but you still want to away from the spirit of being an elected offi­ cial.” After thanking Stolsonburg for publicly identifying the three months that he plans to be outside the county. DeYoung responded "It takes away from the spirit of elected "Jim’s DeYoung. Commissioner Ben Geiger professed his doing a good thing here, really, because he only interest to be whether DeYoung, on a from vacationing commissioners. remote-meeting-connection, wants to be involved." would be Commissioner Joyce Snow added that the allowed to vote. Geiger, cited an attorney amendment would offer flexibility for addi­ general’s opinion stating that members can be considered present if they can be heard tional reasons. “This is not just for vacations.” said Snow. Though conceding he opposed the amend- participate for those three months. That takes DeYoung, to which Stolsonburg service.’’ he said. “So. in celebration ot the Halloween sea­ son. we’re talking spirits," countered absences no input whatsoever was received “How about illness?" that “in physical absence from the county, and travel requirements. The program will be from I to 3 p.m. at the Kellogg “Let’s be real. You want to leave for three months, but you still want {©participate for those thre^.norths. That takes away from the spirit of being an elected official.” always be preferable,” it also pointed out we have the technology to allow ’real time’ Thursday, Nov. 14. National FFA President Clay Sapp (left) presents Ethan Haywood of Hastings with the second place award in the National Plant Science Division II Science Fair at the National FFA Convention. that attending remotely would offer more of the 21st century, it’s not realistic to think Travel opportunities through the Road for Learning See FFA AWARD, page 2 Editor “C’mon, folks, this is the second decade Elderhostel Haywood first had Io be m the top p,^ for the district and regional contests, and then win first place that the Michigan FFA con- by Doug VanderLaan Day with a flag-raising ceremony on the I the • competition. Entrances, exits get county board’s attention Hastings Lawrence J. Bauer American as natmn.1 petition with his research on “Evaluating the American Legion to observe Veterans Day known the the past three years. He represented the Hastings FFA Chapter as well as the state of Michigan in the com­ Scholars reach and can be seen by everyone in attendance, including the public. “The law hasn’t been updated for things men! on ethical grounds, Stolsonburg still like Skype, though," said Geiger, “and it’s posed potential practical obstacles. vague on whether you can vote." DeYoung "People come in here and have handouts for us." cited Stolsonburg. "what are we going to do — copy them and then fax them to you?” then called on County Administrator Michael Brown, of whom he had requested a legal search Brown reported "I get an electronic [board member! pack­ et just like you do every week. Craig." See BOARD, page 3 may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269­ 948-9500, ext 2803. Turnout sparse for uncontested city election ’ Veterans Day film tickets available online 5 •' < Tickets must be purchased online for the Veterans Day showing of a national film called “Happy New Year.” The film is being presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Celebration Cinema. Woodland Tickets arc only Mall. available online al by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Only 96. less than 2 percent, of the 5,439 registered voters in the City of Hastings cast ballots during the city election Tuesday, Nov. www.tugg.com/titlesfstopsoldiersuicide. 5, possibly due to the fact that all candidates Delton resident Angie McDaniel working with an organization called Slop were running unopposed. Mayor Frank Campbell, who was appoint­ Soldier Suicide to bring the Film to Grand ed to the post in November 2012 following is Rapids. Her brother. Michael “Dewey" the death of former mayor Bob May. was McDaniel committed suicide in 2012 elected to complete the term expiring Dec. after having served two lours of duty in 31, 2015. Campbell garnered a total of 90 Iraq and Afghanistan. She hopes the film votes, 22 from the 1 st Ward, 11 from the 2nd will bring mure awareness to the stresses Ward, J 5 from the 3rd Ward, and 42 from the facing returning soldiers. 4th Want. The film is currently confirmed to lx* There was one candidate for each of the shown in 14 other cities in the United two scats up for election on the Hastings States and several others are pending. Board of Review. The Grand Rapids showing is the only confirmed showing in Michigan. With 93 votes board of review, candidate Gordon Ironside garnered the most votes of any candidate in the election — 25 from the 1st \y«ard; 11 from the 2nd Ward, 14 from the 3rd Ward, and 43 from the 4th Wand. His term expires Dec. 31, 2017. Fellow board of review candidate Tom Wilt was re-elected tor a term expiring Dec. 31. 2015. He earned 90 votes — 23 from the 1st Ward. 11 from the 2nd Ward, 14 from the 3rd Ward, and 42 from the 4ih Ward, In the — Charlton Park bridge is open to traffic 1st Ward, Al Jarvis, who was appointed to till the seat of Wayion Black in October 2012, was elected to fulfill the remainder of that term expiring Dec. 31, 2015, with 26 votes. Fellow 1st Ward council member Barry- See ELECTION, page 3 After two months o1 . r . park Road budge over the Thornapple River is open again. Barricades were removed and traffic 'instruction,the Char* first since Labor Day weekend. Brad Larnberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Contrn^ Ssed ,he span Monday, The final numbers are yet to be reviewed, but he sa.d he expects those numbers to sa|6 niinor details are ^ment of the beams and decking was paid for with money from the Michiean Critical Bridge Fund >.ar ltle $639,000 bid. etv the 1956 bridge remain under the structure. Lamburg said no other bndqo repairs are on the pilings and abutmen ss additional projects are accepted by the Critical Bridge Fund program. Milbocker and Son$nf W's agenda as of n0 • ..■ ,inj the Lawrence Road bridqo. of Al|egan was the contractor for tnis d h �~ Thursday November 7.2013 - Th* Hashngs Banner FFA AWARD, continued from page 1 Among those attending this year’s National FFA convention from Hastings are (front row, from left) Becky Maurer, Ashley Stanton, James Senard, Derika Koch, (back) Zach Pennington, Mitchell Philley and Tillery Larsen. Hastings FFA member Ethan Haywood has been working on his research project for three years. University in pete at the national level and get ready for next March. He is the son of Luke and Renee Haywood year’s competition. Members also participated in the career lair, leadership workshops, listened to speak­ vention at Michigan State of Hastings. “This is quite an honor for Ethan — and well deserved based on the quality of his proj­ ers such as Rick Pitino and visited with many colleges and universities. They also toured the ect and the time spent doing the research." Harvest said Bastings FFA advisor Ed Domke. Sechler’s Hannah LaJoye was selected to the National FFA Chorus and performed many songs throughout the convention. Music has Home Dairy, Pickles. Marengo Louisville Caves, Slugger Museum Factory and went to a concert by Dierks Bentley and Jana Kramer. "I wish every one could be part of this expe­ and rience because it was absolutely incredible," remains a way to connect with many of the Maurer said of the convention. The goal of FFA is to make a positive dif­ always been part of the convention FFA members from across the nation. The National FFA Chorus is directed by • ference in the lives of students by developing retired Hastings vocal music teacher Parti LaJoye. and assisted by local music teach Melissa Risk. Joe LaJoye. retired Hastings their potential for premier leadership, person­ al growth and career success through agricul­ band director, conducts the National FFA the Hastings FFA Chapter, or how- to become Band. involved, contact any FFA officer or Domke. tural education. For more information about Throughout the convention, Hastings FFA The National FFA Convention, the world’s members, including Zach Pennington. Derika largest youth convention, provides the oppor­ Koch. Ashley Stanton. James Senard, Mitchell tunity for its members to participate at the Philley, Becky Maurer. Austin Haywood. national level in both the leadership and tech­ Devin Haywood and Tillery Larsen watched nical skills areas as well as to gam valuable leadership and technical contests to gain addi­ leadership and career training. tional knowledge of what it w ill take to com­ The National FFA Chorus, including Hannah LaJoye, performs under the baton of retired Hastings High School choir director Patti LaJoye. • Veteran LA. actors wrap up horror flick filming at Bara Theatre by Shelly Suker J-Ad A'nv.v Senices Probably most famous for his leading role as the handsome Westley in the cult classic movie, “The Pnncexs Bride," Cary Elwes just finished starring in the original screenplay by Battle Creek’s Piiil Wurtzel, Cawdor, filmed last week at The Burn Theatre in /Kugusta. Stirring opposite Elwes was “American Horror Stories’’ LA. actress, Shelby Young, in the film also produced and directed by Wurtzel along with his LA co-produoers. Larry Ixe and Lolly Howe. Wurtzel. creator of the 1999 movie, Chameleon, and die 2011 Bam Theatre documentary , "65 Years of Summer Stock? (pending) wrupjied production of the story he wrote especially for the Bam Theatre sciung last Wednesday around midnight when he was scheduled to enlist the help of the Galesburg-Charleston Fire Department to create a stormy night. Making a carnai appearance as part of the 22- meniber cast was Augusta police chief, Jeff Heppler. who said the people of Augusta and Galesburg are abuzz about the film. “I’m with the Cawdor police," he said of his role. "We’re the local police and they asked if we’d be willing to help. We’re glad to help. We’re very excited to have them come and make this picture here al The Bam which is a part of Augusta, Galesburg and we were honored to help them with some props and things to help them make this film." Also starring in the film is Disney actress, Allie DeBerry. In this tense tale of psychological terror. Vivian Smith (Shelby Young) is a young 2()s woman who’s serving out her jail sentence at a work release program in the Midwest. Her 90 days of probation takes her to The Cawdor 'Hieatcr. a dilapidated summer stock the­ ater run by Lawrence O’Neil (Cary Elwes.) Lawrence, a failed Broadway director, is now reduced to staging amateur productions w ith young parolees and raging over the mistakes from his past. Vivian’s arrival in Cawdor starts a terrifying series of events that brings Lawrence’s secret past to die present Alter Vivian views an old taped stage produc­ tion ot Macbeth, a force of evil is unleashed w hich soon turns its sights on her. With the help of Roddy (Michael Welch), a local outcast. Vivian sets about trying to discover who the supernatural killer on the tape is before she becomes the next victim. Wurtzel, owner of jj c Rental and I9S5 Climax-Scutts graduate, ^d jow budget indies like ‘‘Cluuneleon’’ don’t sell in the film markets if they don l capture the fi|m fcMiva| prizes and don’t include established actors. ... ?,is onerealls went hard tor people like Cary Elwes who l.;Ls‘ a jjj,. n;UUe still from the Saw movies. «uk1 ofcixmve -JMiice^ Bride’so his "an’e VY1*’ ^urt/el on the set last week. Michael Wekh still h ts a <-<xxl follow ing bet-ause of the 'IWilighf rillns tltat still haw a huge follow ing all over tlx- Ut)fid "And Shelby Young is an llp and coming young actress and is still gettin., t |ot of heat from the AnH-nc.in Horror Storic/^ so you try to bun­ dle these projects now ditlcrcntb s0 >ou havc nan.es le.id.ng the salts coming from nowAlso working on l(le hafs where the .. Battle Creek native and Lakeview s hooj graduate Kelly AnnR0>>d.u,ri)icro|f^^ nnisic teacher. Donna i \ Kelly Ann Ross. . N hvdie, Tenn­ is a professional pr^^S whose most n~ K: hdvt“ik ’.v Johnny Cash. Walk PicUJre °° ' ° ^^XR^""^were budget and theit th-., Ktcause >t w,t ■ Bant tutd 1 d »«■•> » ent '"P “ '" forthat.'" 1 1 ”•>.>«.:lrl. I in bythhfaK^^<’a«<k>r.>n<lK'hig^r«'' } 4f’h'seven greater Augusta Police Chief Jeff Heppler makes an appearance in Iho film as the Cawdor police. (Shopper News photo by Shelly Suisct) ............................................ See Film page 5 rrotessionat production oesigner (Walk the Line. Nashville) Kelly Ann Rn^ t-« .,uBam Theatre owner. Brendan Ragotzy. (Shopper News photo by Shelly Suiseh' “ k �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 7, 2013 — Page 3 board, continued from page 1 shelter and animal «>niM M , operations two years ago• Reconiniendcd <»pp>0Vil( sr^‘»kin» in . .. ... mg jn. K uumy s anomcy, ana gamerlate c .°nn‘n‘°n Bum a ?(XX) Michigan appcb Mvri«rUn hi a case entitled Nicholas vs ,.™‘an lbwnship. ‘The bottom line is that we have some responsibility and liability here. If someone does get hurt, they can say that you knew about the situation and didn't do anything about it.” commissioner may be allow • ?”nirnarY« telcconr l° participate by telephone or •• n c,ence provided he can be heard by HUanc^^'H1^ “There arc several ttuist b?» ,nclyding the fact that a quorum encit »C ^'-s’cally present, so a teleconfer- v\oi 1i rncinto:r cannot establish a quorum. I °,n,nend ,h-'t wc toiv*? a policy in place » Snvdi1 Uas n Pro,nPl for Commissioner Jon \ CI’ "*10 askcd, how- many [comtirn«>°nCnk^ art - ou P°*nS toto £° 111 a c Shouldn't these rules be drawn up before we vote?" District Judge Michael Schipper , P'-Toung pressed on by pointing out that Lakewood board discusses student safety at workshop in . Recommended a con(r!1 Office of Community - ” nine committee win Hold ?npm mecinp scheduled J r P* Nov 7. at 6:30 p.m. m ihe Co ;f .he courts and law caning. dered if. at some point, the board would determine that appropriate and adequate steps shop meeting, members of the l^kewood had been taken to protect student*. That’s when O’Mara told the board (hat the Board of Education had some pointed ques- district’s insurance agent, carrier and supervi­ of student safety during their Oct. 28 work­ made on n new five-year feedback da.a from a Maj! |fi ^n“n* > meenng and.survey »»s Staff Writer After a presentation by Superintendent Mike O’Mara on the continual improvement • Received an update r„ crVKCSRccrcdion Choir Miehellesfe and .nh.ee member D«n of events that occurred this year and if the board had responded adequately. Kettle won­ by Bonnie Mattson , , . ^twecn the sor of the carrier had strongly advised not to ■ tions. Answers to many of those questions, how­ discuss specific incidents because of pending ever, may have to w ait until O’Mara can gel a ruling on whether they can be discussed pri­ civil litigation O’Mara said it was made very clear that vately. discussing it could put the district in a "not O’Mara’s report listed 12 ways in which positive" position. O’Mara was then asked d the school has improved safety that included it could be discussed in executive session. . e acl,on before the board Tuesday was just a Commendation to allow the vote, to which dangerous situation” in the circuit court’s jc>ger responded that he’d like lime to talk w’th the constituents of his district. Snow holding cell where inmates await their time before the judge. Citing a holding cell inci­ from John »f Orangeville lownship <o enter •> IW-a^ |and parcel inlo hosting Mariah Moore, a world champion the agenda. O’Mara wggested not doing anything St. • Recommended denial nf . hosting a speaker from the R/WE, an abuse O’Mara didn’t think so. but will a<k the insur­ clinic for Ionia and Montcalm counties; pro­ ducing an assembly program on bullying; ance carrier, and if it can be, he will put it on uggested that the matter be tabled until the dent in his own court. Schipper told commis­ .he Farmland and Open Space Preservation martial artist: hosting motivational speaker until the insurance company conics in and j..n'’ 10 connnittec-of-lhe-whole meeting. ’ .le t.hen queried Stolsonburg for his biggest sioners that other inmates and even defense Program, To the expressed regret of comtnis- Tom Thelen, with the help of the Lakewood lawyers meeting with clients in the holding Educational looks over the policies. It was suggested that ° •.,St’on ,o ,hc recommendation. cell are under incredible risk from other sioncrs who commented. lhc appIicalion was dented because the 32 acres of currently till­ code of conduct to all contracts; holding a looked at to see where policies could be tight­ io me, I think it’s just a lack of service to * e people who elected him,’’ responded Stolsonburg. potentially volatile inmates. "Judge McDowell has authorized giving up her law library to build a safe holding cell. ’ ened and Potter again reiterated he doesn’t H that’s the case.” replied Snow, “then they won’t elect him next time.” reported Schipper. More immediate and inex­ pensive changes needed arc additional panic at to buttons so that all offices have them and the requested entrances. District Judge Michael Schipper appealed on behalf of the court security com­ mittee lor immediate use of a previously Shifting the discussion from exits Foundation; adding a coach’s policies may be not m«t the program's coaches meeting to discuss student safety required .n.n.mum of 51 percent tillable land. each sports season; addressing student safety feel it’s really clear who volunteers arc - Approved the soUcnali()n „f bids for at student orientation and chess meetings; cre­ accountable to. O’Mara said adding some­ replacement of roofs at the animal shelter and ating a volunteer code of conduct; installing a thing to the contract as to who the volunteer Because window in the door to the weight room; rein­ is accountable to can be looked into. board- forcing with staff the appropriate procedures "We failed those girls.” said Potter, allud­ installation of eye screws to floors to secure prisoners during court hearings and during approved minimums, approval was granted as when meeting alone w’ith a student: reading a ing to an incident in the past. “We need to fix Tuesday's committec-of-the-whole statement to all 10th through 12th grade stu­ that.” attorney meetings in the holding cell. The committee’s third recommendation meeting. • Recommended approval of the 2014 dents on the first day of school as well as at freshman orientation, and conduction a loss In other husinexs, the board: • Heard a report from O’Mara on policies. Four or five policies may need attention. One able land does the Jefferson part ol Street garage. allocations are below approved $250,000 stipend to address court security concerns. Pulling a plastic coat hanger from under his would involve a redesign of the community health insurance plans for Barry County prevention assessment with the help of the room in the courts and law building so that employees as presented by the healthcare cost Hanover Insurance Group conducting a a loss is the smoking policy, w hich does not address jacket, Schipper provided a dramatic example walk-up court traffic — such as people mak­ containment committee. • prevention assessment, which will review electronic cigarettes. The policy committee policies and procedures. agreed to meet an hour before the next board of the dearth of security in both the county ing payments to the court — would redirect courthouse where the board meets and which is home to the circuit court as well as the traffic from deeper inside the building. Geiger agreed with Schipper’s contention courts and law building across the street where he presides. taxes, fines and fees owed to the county could This coat hanger is larger than hunting knife, it s larger than a handgun, and it’s generate as much as $50,000 annually to off­ set the costs for security measures beyond about the same size as a Uzi assault rifle,” what the current $250,000 would cover. that a more disciplined collection process of pointed out Schipper. “I walked right in here “The bottom line is, we have to do it,’’ • Recommended approval of Charles Pullen to the Veterans’ Affairs and Trust Fund Board to fill the remainder of a four-year term that expires Dec. 31, 2015. • Recommended approval to hire Dawn After O’Mara’s presentation, board mem­ bers responded with a number of concerns. Brian Potter asked if it was clear to whom meeting Nov. 11. • Heard a presentation from Ryan Bancroft, who requested permission to construct a school volunteers are accountable. O’Mara small shed to store band equipment closer to Wood to fill the vacant position of communi­ said it is not stated in the contract, but it is the practice field. The board approved him ty correclions/adult drug court coordinator. clear who they are accountable to. Examples moving forward, with the understanding he • Recommended approval of grant con­ given were the high school musical, where will tracts for the adult drug court, the Swift .and volunteers would be accountable to Ken and specifics before the project begins. come back before the board with today with this hanger, and it could have been summed up Geiger. “It’s amazing that some­ Sure Sanctions probation program, and the Amanda Smith, the directors. A soccer vol­ • Learned that campaigning for the tech­ any of those other things. Should we be wait­ ing until something happens to do some­ thing hasn’t happened already.” district court sobriety court. unteer would be accountable to the soccer nology millage will not begin until after the To which Schipper reminded commission­ The board meets next for its official formal thing?” coach. holidays. The millage will be voted on in a ers, "the bottom line is that we have some meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, beginning at 9 When asked about to whom volunteers in Feb. 25 election. O’Mara asked the board to responsibility and liability here. If someone a in. in its meeting chambers at the county the weight room were accountable to, O’Mara send him names of those in the community courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. said it would be the high school administra­ w’ho support the millage, and he will compile tion, both the principal and athletic director. a list to contact at a later date. Schipper forwarded three recommenda­ tions from the Security Committee as imme­ does get hurt, they can say that you knew diate ways to address what he said is a court about the situation and didn’t do anything system that is the least protected of any in the about it.” stale. "We have two brand new magnetometers security committee authority to use the allo­ that need to be manned at the entrance to each cated funds for staffing of the magnetometers. On a 7-0 vote, commissioners gave the of the courthouses.” Schipper told commis­ sioners, passing on estimates from the securi­ ty committee that a retired law* enforcement officer would cost approximately $30,000 per vajr. "During busy times, wc could-have a • Rond person at the magnetometer, perhaps a criminal justice* rodent intern io buck up the first officer. "If we did that, we’d probably have three to lour years [using the available $250.0001 to give us time to evaluate how we can find a permanent solution.” The committee’s second proposal would address what Schipper called "an incredibly In other business, the board: • Reviewed and discussed continuing revi­ sions and additions to policies and procedures for the animal shelter. Approval was provided ELECTION, continued from page 1--------------- Potter responded that a code of conduct • Learned the house passed a bill with a means nothing unless people know there is version of Common Core. One of the big someone there, watching to which O’Mara changes is math. Students have to talk a lot replied, “the greatest determinant is the peo­ ple involved letting someone know.” more about what they arc doing and why. Gordon Kettle asked how a code of contact is enforceable, and O’Mara again said it has years. Lansing hit the pause button, but I-akewood has been working on it for three Lake wood did not. O’Mara said die history to be brought to someone’s attention. lesson is “no decision in Lansing is final.” Administration cannot be everywhere all the O’Mara went on to say that Lakewood is in In the 2nd Ward, Brefagi McNabb-Sumge , on previously reviewed policies and proce­ time. If it is brought to their attention, they great shape compared to probably 80 percent whs re-elected to a term expiring Dec. .31, dures regarding hours of operationFadmis--cannot turn a blind eyii and must follow up. of other schools in Michigan. Unless a school 2017, with 10 votes. / “• ' ' sions, housing decisions, and disposition of One way might be by show-mg up unan­ has had a bond issue with upgrades, they can­ The 3rd Ward, newcomer Alan Klein was animals. Resident Elden Shellenbarger sug­ nounced to see what is happening in the class­ not support the technology excepted from elected to a term expiring; Dec. 31, 2017, with gested that a policy and procedure document room or practice. them at the state level. Clarksville principal 15 votes. already exists and the current effort is “rein­ Barry Vczino said he thinks the board Cindy Trcbain said she wants Clarksville In the 4th Ward, council member David needs to spell out expectations about what is venting the wheel.” Brown said he current families to know that her staff really likes the Jaspersc was re-elected to a term expiring work is based on what policies should exist expected, so that parents and students know Common Core curriculum, and has seen Dec. 31, 2017, receiving 42 votes. exactly what they are. given the division made between the animal some great changes because of it. Kettle then observed that nine of the 12 The next meeting of the school board will Wood was re-elected to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2017, with 22 votes. items on O’Mara’s list of continual improve­ be Monday. Nov. 11. al 7 p.m. in the middle ments to school safety are not necessarily out school media center. O’Mara told the board of the ordinary for any given school year. He that the Lakewood Educational Foundation went on to state that he hoped, at some time, will present grants at that meeting, along with the board would discuss school safety in light the Circle of Excellence. Understanding Your Credit CREDIT Trick-or-treat more like duck, duck, goose Livinq Waters Church members bring out the camouflage to imitate the reality show Duck Dynasty Thursday eveninq for trickor-treating in Hastings. Pictured are (from left) Ken Shook, Dave Daniels, Eli McConnon, Mathew Pavlik, j||| Danfe|sJ Danie||0 Shook Noah Willson. Clarissa Jackson, Brandon Daniels, Simon McConnon and Isiah McConnon. (Photo by Jessica Back) REPORT Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 1 Listings City Bank will present a financial education seminar on Understanding Your Credit. Information covered will include: • How your credit score is determined • 1 low you can obtain a copy of your credit report HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Call anytime for classified ad$ ... . ... . 7 - November Reading Ihur«aia>. /nni jL- - Read," contmCIub."(k u .Smart C**”. ,q|>c with the book, 4 to 7 p.m. ue.: Mov... ^kr v.ulilMty Gr' young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open Friday, Nov b ' ;C|1OI,| >lory time 1 to outer Tpa< and P„(X> for TeeiH Number Four • u a in ; pj/za lUovie "I Am (10W it p,^ Tuesday. Nov. 10:30 a.in.; chess, 6 to 8 p.m.; genealogy club meets, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library information, 269-945-4263. for more • Facts and myths about credit • Piotccting your credit and yourself from identity theft This seminar will lake place in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court Street, Hastings. Attendance is free to the community. Please reserve a scat by calling 269 948-3579. Refreshment-, will be served. 12 — toddler story time loves hearing about "monsters.” • I low you can correct errors on your credit report 945-9554 or 1-800-8)0-7085 aslings ( ily Bank �for our vets Administration, only a few offices were Across Barry County Monday, special Xd to step down doe to wh.it was con­ Veterans Day ceremonies will again be sidered "serious lapses in oversight, judg­ held to honor .and remember the men and women who gave of themselves by serv­ ment and stewardshipIu an official report. Rep- ing our nation. But as wc gather, it’s time we address a chairman of the House Veterans Affairs critical issue that’s been ignored for far too long: Arc we really giving our veterans the level of support they deserve for all that wc asked of them? America’s veterans risked their lives, many not returning, while others came home maimed or threatened by traumatic injuries along with a number of emotional and substance issues. Today, in the country :____ for which they fought, many of them are Inspector general suffering even more. to According the Department of Veterans Affairs, every day. 22 veterans A fox squirrel checks to make sure everything is in order as he surveys his surroundings while perched above the Thornapple take their own lives. Thai’s one suicide every 65 minutes VA official reports show River at McKeown Bridge Park Tuesday morning. • Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, an Do you o kt re e\ant or anecdotal intonnation. know? The Rainier archives have numerous pho­ you. Mail information to Attn; Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; newsw j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945­ 9554. Cenda (Winick) Hoogerland just hap pened to be visiting from North Carolina this week and was surprised to open a copy her and her sister. She believes the photo tographs from the middle of the past centu­ a Halloween pary at the Moose lodge. She is ry that have no date, names or other infor­ the one (second row. far right) wearing a mation. We’re hoping readers can help us Bavarian vest and a mask. Her sister, the identify the people in the photos and pro­ late Abra (Winick) Genovaldi. is next to her vide a little more information about the in a matching mask and black dress. Cenda event to reunite the photos with their origi­ said she has a copy of the same photo. nal clippings or identify photos that may Have you no tight fiscal climate. The situation may be improving, but it has a long way to go bet ore we can salute percent in August 2011 to 6.4 percent in chalked up to being crazy, and many July of 2013. The numbers seem encouraging, but Vietnam veterans lived with ghosts in their they’re still too high. Plus, are officials heads w ithout seeking help. taking into consideration the number of it's hard to predict the loll frustrated veterans who just gave up look­ have on returning vets, a recent VA report indicat­ ing for a job? Former President Theodore Roosevelt ed that 30 percent of service members said in a speech to veterans July 4. 1903, have considered taking their lives, and 45 "a man who is good enough to shed his newest will wars percent said they know a service person bhxxl for his country is good enough to be who has attempted suicide. given a square deal afterwards. More than that, no man is entitled, and less than that. no man shall have.” find work, the prolonged economic slow­ Due to the growing number of veterans down has piled an evening greater feeling reluming from Iraq and Afghanistan and a of disgrace for these men and women who prolonged sluggish job market, it’s still were willing to serve their country but now difficult for vets to find steady employ­ can’t find steady jobs in the society for ment. So it comes down to a tight job mar­ which they fought. ket and the delay in processing benefit pro­ in Washington, support for grams that continues to strain relationships of so many of our returning veterans. drastic cutbacks in the U.S. Department of Retired Col. Frank Walker is set to serve Defense and the out-of-control spending as the master of ceremonies at a special unveiled at the Veterans Administration for .prpgrarp |o,be held at Fort Custer National training conferences. For many veterans across the county, Cemetery, .Monday, Nov. .1 L, honoring all those who served in” the defense of our the number of medical claims waiting to nation. I had the pleasure of serving with be processed ballooned under President Walker over 40 years ago at the Battle Barack Obama, largely due to the change Creek Air National Guard in Battle Creek. of Vietnam veterans who Walker went on the serve as deputy were exposed to Agent Orange and who director of the Office of Policy and Plans are now eligible able to receive benefits. for the Plus, the administration maintained the Services in Battle Creek. He said of the agency’s new computer system was sup­ special day, "Veterans Day is a day to posed to speed up claims, yet thousands honor our military, our veterans and their families Defense for the Logistics Information sacrifices they have endured for our freedom. As we reflect on revamp what he said was a "broken VA Veterans Day, we reflect on the service of bureaucracy," but the number of veterans our veterans — but please don’t forget the still waiting for benefits indicates the new sacrifices of our unsung heroes, the moth­ system isn’t up to expectations. er, the father, the brother, the sister, the Another embarrassing issue for the wife the husband, the son, the daughter of administration is the abuse of funds report­ our veteran, who may have never worn the ed at the Veterans Administration. A recent uniform but was with our veteran every internal review showed that VA planners second of every battle they fought.” took thousands of dollars in meals, spas, As we make plans to celebrate another gifi baskets and limo and helicopter rides Veterans Day, we should think about these from hotels hoping to host one of the VA’s men and women who gave of themselves lavish business conferences. Planners were to serve their country and show the proper also given massages, manicures and pedi­ gratitude for their senice and their fami­ cures at hotel spas, and later were reward­ lies, who Col. Walker mentioned, "gave as ed with bonuses for a job well done in well.” During recent Favorite Journalise Mitch Albom. stop, and accounting must longer be tolerated, especially in today’s an unresponsive VA.’’ Combat stress was organizing the opulent affairs. If any University of Michigan football fan money ployment rate actually dropped from 7.7 As a candidate. Obama promised to was taken in 1947 or I94X, possibly during spends on conferences. This sort of funny returned from war to a hostile public and are still wailing to be processed. olthe Banner to see a photo that included needed. Miller .said it’s blatantly clear that the VA does not know how much it really also likely to be Vietnam veterans, who in eligibility email and Iraq Bureau of Labor Statistics released data veterans has become a hot topic due to from from showing that veterans’consolidated unem­ Recently never have been used. If you’re able to help returning a longtime marriage falls apart. They are Even though we’ve made some head- tell this photograph’s story. we want to hear veterans Afghanistan the medical coverage they ment rates among vets were tailing. The way in helping returning service people to unit. The 40 members of the Hastings company are scheduled to take their annual two-week summer training at Fort Riley, Kan., June 23 to July 7. There are plenty of openings for men to join the company, and Capt. Erickson will be happy to explain the Reserve Forces Act to anyone interested. The company drills from 7:30 to 9:30 each Wednesday at the VFW Hall. — Richard Waite photo/ have been allocated to offer the hundreds of after their children are out of the house or America’s This photo, while not a mystery, is being shared with Banner readers in honor of Veterans Day. The photo was published in the Dec. 20. 1956, Banner. ‘Genera! Inspects Army Unit — Gen. Lester S. Bork of Detroit (second from left). commanding general of Michigan’s Army Reserves, made a general inspection tour ol Hastings Army Reserves 756th Ordnance com­ pany at the VFW hall here Wednesday night of last week. Pictured are (from left) Capt. Robert Locke. Fort Custer; Gen. Bork: Capt. Elmer Erickson, com­ manding officer of the local company; and Lt. Robert Phillips of the Hastings review of conference spending. He went on to suggest that .he misspent funds could Mental-health professionals say "one rea­ Though General inspection Committee, said he was oil J, a findings and called for a top-lo-bonom son could be that these men give up on life cides were among those age 50 and older. **' ’ .If you have a photo to • or Hew.s&» j-adgraphics.com. Miller, our veterans with honor. Due to recent job reports, government officials announced (hat the unemploy­ that about 70 percent of all veteran sui­ We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. M Miller 'Ihe special day will be marked once internal reviews, John again with parades, church sen ices, flag­ had reason to be upset after last Saturday’s If I could do college again: 1 would have pasting by the Michigan State Spartans, it gone into sports manacemenl if they had had human administration, should also be a time for our nation to would have been Gordon Ironside. Jr. it available. My best mentor: English Professor A.L. stepped down after officials found he lied reflect and to review what we’ve asked of for a Wolverine graduate who was walking to investigators when he told them he did­ these men and women — and to determine the Ann Arlx»r campus when f ritz Crisler Hawkins. He scared the living devil out of n’t know any thing, about one of the most if our response to their needs has been in was head coach, there’s not much he hasn't inc. My first paper looked like a road map widely publicized parody videos of the the best interest of our nation and all our seen or even much to worry about because of all the red late Gen. George S. Patton. ’Dial cinemat­ citizens. But Ironside has seen it ail in his 88 years, Favorite book: Teanl of Rivals: The Sepulveda, the VA’s assistant secretary of resources and raisings and other special ceremonies. It ic caper cost the VA over $50.(XX) to pro­ As a nation, we will be judged on how including the prospect he called on during IolK.eal G,n,us(ll A1,ri|l iiii , . duce for use at the two week long confer­ his early insurance career years who replied wc treated these men and women who * \ sun,,M<* job: Mowing lawns. A f *"* .'7 '"iw was bad. ences that cost the taxpayers —■ and stole he had an alligator in the living nxmi fish gave so much so that we shall remain free. acquariurn about which Ironside inquired Li’coT' As a result ot Congressional hearings (from alar) and that he also collected snakes and an internal review that Ironside might see around the home. ____________ _____ ”1 didn’t see any tiles.” The insurance field was good to Ironside My wife and I had and his wile, Jean, who passed away six years ago. 54 years and four months - exact­ ly •- from the day they married. The couple Gordon Ironside, Jr. includes live grandchildren and one great the Reminder, the Sun and News, the Maple My advice fOr attention, get ils granddaughter Though he dearly misses Jean, his closest Valley News, and the Likewood News so "I you can. wo:k hji(i v?‘ 01,1 1,1 education as can keep up with all the people 1 know.” side influences friend and travel companion. Gordon has He’s also a daily Detroit Free Press reader remained an active member ol his communi­ ty. A-x treasurer ol the Kiwanis Club, he is its and a regular Banner follower. America’s hiUKbJ , ... . get the two p.,ltjl.,7 •hallenge: IrymiJto had four children, a family which now also "I was a journalism major.” he says lie proudly, ' but it didn’t take me long to figure works out daily :H the Pennock Health anti out there wasn’t much money in journal­ Wellness Center, plays senes on the Boaid of Review, and is a reg ism.” lor the investments he and Jean have ular iu the stands a! local high school athlet­ made to the Barry County community and ic events He’s also a regular at for the positive spirit he brings to everyone bridge regularly, I-Ad Graphics where, every Monday morning. be picks up Graphics Best music ever- tv , > • „ Neatest footM J'?r. 1!-lXcCa,K-o. Bo snakes, but I don’t care for snakes and rep­ longer!• serving member with 6! years. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad of the Veterans Favorite TV sh.,w; NCIS "I said. ’Thanks. I’m done.’ got up. and left,” chuckles Ironside. Iroin veterans — over $6.1 million hr meets each day. Gordon lionside, Jr. is .truly a • Barry County Bright Light ’ lHrM,n’ 1 a> What do you Ik- tabulated and reported along with a new question the loll ’don’t give in to out- this If I could go Hie people. to the time 1 met h *1,1 lime: I’d eavesdropping on back ** *’fe and all that hap If my life Mas Did it My Way.” week was criticized lor veil phone conversations of the leaders ol friendly allies Ha-. American spying gone loo far. or should n ”’v»nc song: ’’J jw an“Cr’com. r owmg week. continue? Hor this week: With Halloween over Chnstmas? Manv ' "’9 Christmas items atri ' ~ '-----ifs „ S On t0 ••• a'r,eMy stock' Thanksgiving Day *° bo °Pen Chrmtmns shopping season begin?01"" ’he Advice for r\lr. 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J^(>'»u’ll see a lot of one being Charlie Kuigu^. 'Jurtzel. "The first Comeback continues theAtnL^a[lhc c,.ld of n,y Ihind >ear in ofricc- growth rate at more (han 6 percent, as well as P C t hCnr d’scusscd most among every- the sixth-highest gross domestic product bXJ?°f C is 010 sa,nc as il was »" 2010 growth in the country'. Since December of of<lcc: lhc issue of jobs. ?Ver’. havc noticcd lhe l°nc of the concr^auon has started to change. It’s changed 2010. we have seen more than 222,000 new private sector jobs created throughout the dav u ™ one of despair to one of optimism. Wc saw the worst unemployment rate in Fm- u-ycars during 2009 with 142 percent ot Michigan residents unemployed. Michigan Jost roughly 750.000jobs over a 10-year peri­ od Our economy was stalled. In Barry County alone, nearly 3,000 workers were unemployed. Times were tough. Things are now starling to look good again. During the past year, Michigan’s economy grew faster than the national rate of growth. Michigan has the nation’s sixth-highest job Barn 20) ears 1 le play^ rcen a fixture at the He was one of the ta‘a"ires .C* suIWtine roles the area- He has a supp^, found here in Hues and he steals alongside Cary' dozens and dozens of |Krc at the Bum Theatre **nes. He’s got under his belt A number of the jvan ft ,m iiprcI"' ucesmdKir’OsfuifiM.^^.PPmn. state. Our unemployment rate is continually Screenwriter, producer and director, Phil Wurtzel. right, goes over the script with veteran actress (American Horror Stones) Shelby Young on the final day of shooting his horror film, ‘ Cawdor,” at The Bam Theatre In Augusta. (Shopper Nows photo by Shelly Su'sefi dropping and is currently at 9 percent. Barry County’s unemployment rate gener­ ally fares better than the state’s unemploy­ ment rate due to our resilient workforce and robust county economic development alliance. Since September 2009, more than 2,900 unemployed Barry County residents have found jobs. I am proud of the strength this community has shown during these tough -They’ve all done great." said Wurtzel, who also completed a documentary in recent years about the local *how band. Bits N Pieces starring Tim Nycum of Baltic Creek and his former band­ Market which is different from the Cannes film trial. Tile Cannes market is where projects get to mates. . Tlieatre owner Brendan Ragotzy said he was happy to lend the Bam property to Wurtzel* pro­ film market in Germany. ‘Those three markets is w here you sell all your rights worldwide, where your sales agent brokers these details per territory." Iw said. "1 lie) U sell North America, they’ll sell France, they'll sell U.K. They piece meal these projects out when they sell duction crew and actors. "Phil's been very respectful of the operation," he said. "He knows the operation and I know his work. too. and everything like that. I think it’s cool - local bo) that’s had a passion for it and I think he’s years. Wc are not back to where we were before the recession, but wc arc making a real comeback. got talent." Now that filming has wrapped on schedule after 15 days of shooting, save tor a pick-up scene set in a police station. Wurtzel. who worked as a filmmakcrin LA. for 10 sears, will send the recordings to another firm for editing and then on to a sales agent to peddle the project to the three film mar­ (Write Us A Letter Th® Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but ere are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Executive order updates flag honors Gov. Rick Snyder Friday issued an execu­ tive order to revise the process for lowering nancy et. because many important organs, including lhe “The sex offender registry is important for parents and grandparents lo check and protect and firefighters. It also revises procedures for National Guard, judges and state department directors. “This order brings more consistency to the State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. ^Cari’le^D^moc^ Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, nhnnp r?02) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, who have passed away.” Snyder said. For police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, flags will be lowered on the Osprey have new 'tweet suite' above stadium Michigan sees improvement in preterm birth rate Michigan residents aren’t the only ones enjoying football this fall. It turns our that President Frederic Jacobs V.-ce ■.NEWSROOM■ n0Uq Vandeflaan (H^or) Cws.'SH ad' accepted Monday wvouyh Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Bonnie Rapp Subscription RbIm: $.15 p?f yea/ in fhmy County $40 ps? year !n adfOtnog counts $45 per yea' e'sa^na Shan Carney Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto^_------------ — POST VAST r.R Send addrtas chan.jw lo P.O Box B Ml 49058-0602 Seoo' d ClM8 Postage Paid at Hast Ml 49056 Middle Branch River, which, with its many millpond near tow n holds a supply of fish. day of the person’s interment or on a day des­ 2012 preterm birth rate was ignated by the governor. down from 12 percent in 2011. 11.8 percent, feeder streams, winds its way through lhe County countryside. A large “ flic osprey will drop fish right on the football field.’’ laughed Beth Robb, Marion In the event of the death of the current or “Partnerships with our state health officials former adjutant general, flags will be lowered and local hospitals have helped us make new­ Marion High School had a historic problem on the day of interment or on a day designat­ born health a priority, making a difference in with a pair of osprey nesting on its football ed by the governor. For state Supreme Court justices, flags will be lowered from the day of babies’ lives,” said Sonia Hassan, M.D.. asso­ stadium lights. Together, the Department of ciate dean for maternal, perinatal and child Natural Resources . Consumers Energy and lhe person s death until interment. The flag health at Wayne State University School of Marion High School formed a plan to prov ide will not be lowered for other judges. Flags Medicine Prematurity the osprey with a different location to call and Michigan High School principal. also will not Ik lowered for state department /Xwarcness chairperson. “We will continue to directors. Flag honors for fallen members of the mil­ work to give all babies a healthy start in life. Too many continue to be bom too itary and for federal and other officials remain before their lungs, brains or other organs are Victory, who worked with Consumers Energy fully developed.” and the high school to relocate (he nesting as previously directed in Executive Oder 2006-10. sixmi, Michigan is part of a national trend toward When ordered. ,|,c u.S, nag shaI| be dis- al liali-Maff throughout the state of blljldi Mtchtgan. meanmg al a|| and jd(.d in ,his actlni*. as order and as otherw ise directed bv the gover­ f*ak before it is lowVisit www.michiP>K der to read the cxecut(,, ,, , 's">" ,vc order. Sex offenders must pay annual fee R Gra,,d Jones’ Senate Bi|| Snyder has signed istry into law. When convicted from pn<on or jail 1 cd-e; «n sex offender reg- every year they a, iltg the registry. Cll ‘J’k-i)dui> arc released * must ttow py $50 registry, llus will 'll* vost ol maintain htly most of the cost ’’Everyone was very excited about this project,” said DNR wildlife biologist Erin loves having site. “The school really the osprey, but wc just nerd to adjust lhe location Report Card. 31 stales, including Michigan, a bil.” saw improvement in their preterm birth rates 'lhe nest was removed near the end of Nationwide, the Augirct and kept at Marion High School while between 2011 and 2012. largest declines in premature birth occurred the school’s shop class started building the among babies bom at 3-1 to 36 weeks of preg­ osprey's new home. The binis had one chick nancy, but lhe improvement was across the board. Every racial and ethnic group benefit lhe birds weren’t in need of the nest. ed. and the preterm birth rates lor babies born al al! stages of pregnancy improved Almost every state .saw its prelenn birth that had already Hedged, or learned to fly, Consumers Energy crews dug j nine-footdeep hole Oct. 25. and high school students and teacher Adam Cole attached the osprvv rate decline since 2006, {he national peak. In platform they built to a telephone pole donat­ Michigan, the rate of late prelenn births is ed by Consumers Energy. The Consumers JLK |>ercent; the rate of women smoking is Energy crew then set the 70-hxM pole in the 29.1 percent and the rale of uninsured women ground rs 16.3 ixrceni. l he Report Caid information for the U.S. ed to lx- placed on the platform. and states will be available online at mai- Consumers Energy chotdimes.com rc|xulc;ud Premature birth, birth before 37 completed 1 hat wax lhe easy pan The nest then need­ Luckily. employee* are used to working at such heights and were able to place the three-foot-w ide stick nest onto the platlorm lem that costs lhe l-’nitcd States mote than Tile o*prey are currently in the southern $^6 billion annually, according to the liriitute United States, headed to Central and South of Medicine. It is the leading cause of new­ Ameitca. but w ill lx- back m Michigan come born death, and’babies who survive an carl) spring for breeding season birth often face the risk ol lifetime health h home. improved preterm birth rates. On lhe 2013 weeks of pregnancy, is a serious health prob­ Senator Rick j0 announced that Gov save taviMjets t»)ill(1 Snoopy*™ ing trend. earned a “C" grade on the report card. The Denoted to the interests of Barry County tlnce 1856 • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • town, overlooking agricultural fields and Osceola for an instant and then / *° !t C Tif staff or half-mast pZi,0WC£d again be raised to^. ““’n- ,n‘e ,1:1? .sh.0,,ld John Jacobs Manon High School sits just outside of contributing to the national six-year improv­ but not enough to change its grade. It again nor. When flown at half er . .» U S. flag should be ho;'?*7, "5 ll!,1,'masG . Hastings Banner, Inc. t(x» - football lights, that is. giving more babies a healthy start in life and governor. For current and former legislators, flags will now be lowered to half-staff on the and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. 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Capitol Information line for Congress The Hastings brain and lungs, are not completely developed nals should pay the cost and not the tax pay­ ers.” flag honors process as we respectfully honor public servants are -children,” saw!Jones, “The convicted crimi­ Specifically, the order adds to the flag-low­ ering procedure guidelines for police officers important lo a baby’s health comes out of the Michigan Slate Police budg­ flags in honor of officials who have died. ture. the adjutant general of the Michigan Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov them." Wurtzel said he wrote Cawdor two years ago with the Bam Theatre and the Ragotzys in mind "They have been incredibly generous." Wurtzel said. "We would not have been able to do this with­ out them. The film doesn’t get done without the Bam Theatre’s nxiperation. because, 1 wrote it to be filmed in here. There’s no other facility in the area that I know of that's like thi - - a big estate w ith so many outbuildings you can be filming in. Who else would give sou full run of lhe place? Tltey trusted me because of the documentary. They ’re wonderful. I can’t say enough ;ibout the Bam Theatre. I wish people would get out to the Bam Theatre productions and keep them going here ” State News Roundup current and former members of the legisla­ ^Know Your Legislators: kets. "How this gix;s on these low budget indies, we have a sales agent who will broker our project to distributors at the film markets so it goes tn the Cannes film market." said Wurtzel. "There's three main markets in this business. It s AFM. or the l>os Aneeles Market in November, there’s Cannes get sold.” And. also there’s the Berlin or the European challenges, such as breathing problems, cere Marion High School, the DNr uki Consumers Energy are all anxious u> sec 4 bral pals), intellectual disabilities and others. lhe pail of osprey wall return to \hr;on i'T Fven babic> born just a few week' earl) have SdK..>l, a. lhey had annually. JUM hridier r tics of hospitalization and illness th ,n i ’ll-ienn infants At least 39 weeks ot pteg apartment. track Mt..g>n u> enjoy their !K-« l,|..b.ri . • 'L �6 - Thursday. November 7. 2013 - The Hastings Bannei 775417?a ' - --- ---------------—----------------------------------- Worship Together auart&f C’ilher' Judith Kathryn Wolfgang ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ■ -•« M 14 >■ H ASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF WOODL AND UNIT1.D METHODIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M 70 Highway. Nashville. 2D) N. Main. Wcodlwid. Ml 4KS97 • Ml 49073. Patfor Dor. Roscoe. (269) (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 9 am A 10 30 a.m Stmmons Sunday Wi^htp 9:15 a m. school 10 a m ; Worship 11 a m. Sunday Service 9 30 am.; Sunday Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 School 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Bible Study A p.m. Prayer‘lime Wednesday nights 6:30 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O Box 63, Hasting). MI Service 10.30 am <0 11:30 a.m. prayer tun? 6 30 p.m to 7:30 p m CHURCH OF THE SAINTS ANDREW A 49058. Pastor Rev Jcnry Bukoski. MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 11 ANGLICAN CHURCH am. McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9 15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 20>( W. Green Street. Ihrinp. Ml 1J4I, the son of Aldo and Edla (Preston) 49058 Pavftx Don Spxhnun. Office (Paul Phone (269) 945-9574 Office hours arc (Marilyn) Dale; several grandchildren; great 10-45 xm ; Evening Sen ia 6pm. RL Rev David T. Husbvick. The Monday-Friday 9 ajn.-Nc»a Sunday Wednesday Evening Service 7 p m. church phone number h 269-795­ morning worship hours: 8 45 a m. Traditional Worship; 10 45 am. grand children; great-great grandchildren; brothers. Bob (Janet) Agostini and Dick FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 948-9327. Our church website is Service 2370 and lhe rectory number is 269­ Ccintrmporary Worship and Nursery Care AvaikWc during worship (infants ( ern) AKOstini; stepchildren, Sally Fitzpatrick. Mdvin DaIe, Tcrry (Nancy) Agostini. 2, in Mt. 1951 Pleasant, the daughter of Carl and Angcline (Bauer) Martin and a 1969 graduate of Beal City Schools. She married Richard Dean ter, Donna Strohm. Communion (each week). The Rector of Sx Andrew A Matthias i« Morning Worship She was born January sister, Patti (Agostini) Mason and stepdaugh­ Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 month J this service), 10 am. Holy Kathryn Judith Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mark Agostini; Communion the 2nd Sunday of each - Father on Sunday. November 3. 2013 at ‘P death b) his first wife. Sandra Gilbert is survived b) his wife. Jean; son, Ml Wolfgang, age 62. went home to our Heavenly Agostini. A!ong with his.parents. Gilbert was pre- (Fenn) Agostini; lnlanl 2415 WOODLAND. in Portland, on June 6. iodi,bfht.^nS NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Res. Timm a.m Wolfgang on July 25, 1969 at St. Henry’s MIDDLEVILLE, - MI Smith “Junior Sherman, age 84. of Middleville, passed away October 2013 31. MagnumCare al Hastings Smith was bom February 27, in 1929 in Hastings, the son of Smith and Mary (Ellison) Catholic Church in Rosebush. Judy worked for Fanners Insurance begin­ Sherman. He attended Hastings High School, ning in 1987 starting out in the mailroom and graduating in 1946. Smith married Kathleen working her way up to the CT&I department, Shellington on October 14, 1949 in Hastings. retiring in 2011. She enjoyed working, learn­ He worked for Peterson Ford and Tractor ing. and the time she spent with her co-work­ Sales in Hastings from 1951-1953, the U.S. Hastings, 1953-1984 ers and friends. She was a member of St. Post Office in Memorial contributions can be made lo Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. She retirement in 1984. After retirement from the loved going to church and helping out any post way she could. In her free time she would be throughout the reading, knitting, crocheting, shopping, and until 309 E Woodlaun, Hastings Dan http: ■< trnvto'andrew malthias Currie. Sr Pas’or. Ryan Rose. Youth through age 4). Sunday ScNxil for American Legion Hastings Post or to Barrs Pastor, Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. are part of the Diocese of the Gtcat lakw which is in communion with PrcK-l2rh » available during 10.45 Community Hospice. Sunday Sen ices: 9.15 am Sunday The United Episcopal Church of worship service . Sh-ur the Light Soup School for all ages. 10:30 a.m North America and uve the 1928 Kitchen senes a free meal tiro Saturday. Nosember 9, 2013. at Mt. Hojk spending time with her family whom she drove cross country to Alaska. Smith was a member of lhe Worship Senia. 6 p.m Evening Book ol Common Prayer at all our TbesLy from 5 lo 6 pm. Cemetery', at 11 a.m. with a luncheon fol­ loved dearly. She had such a big heart and Chapters of both the Elks and Moose Lodges. Service. Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p nt A «<n ice*. Graveside services will be on held lowing the sen ices. Lauer FREE METHODIST HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Awar.,v. Bible Study, Praise pm. Wc HASTINGS Sr High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 CHURCH sweet Family Funera! Homcs-Wren spirit, always giving and helping Chapel. 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has Judy is survived by her husband of 44 years, been entrusted to care for the family. Please Richard Wolfgang of Woodland; children, share a memory with Gilbert’s family Thomas James Wolfgang of Dorr, Tammy Jo M-37 South at M-79. Rev. RjvhanJ ’ Sirrnshieninf Famlies Thru Christ” for information on MOPS, Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 2635 North M43 Highway. Hastings. 945-4995 Church Website, uwvv. Telephone 2n9 945-9121 Pastor Brian hopeuro org Church Fax No.: 269­ Tred. Asmx-uI? Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth PxMoe Ette Gillespie. Wolfgang of Lake Odessa, and Timothy Secretary­ Otfice Sundays: Nursery and Lxldier (birth Ashley, Zach. Brooke. hours, Tuesday. Wednesday. Tbun- through age 3) care provided Sunday Andrew, Gwen, and Cody; great grandchil­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning- School 9JO-IO:15 am. classes for tod­ 9:30 am Sunday School; 10.45 urn dlers thro adult. Coffee Fellowship Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS 8184)007 UNITED METHODIST Treasurer. Linda Bclvon CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9:45 a m; Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Co.’b Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand Wheelchair ucces- sible and elevator. Church Sunday School 9;3O am. Worship Time 10.30'am Youth activities, call for informa­ tion. xm-1020 .at www.lauerni.com. (James) Halliwill of Delton. more about our church’ Please feel bers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship Bob Wilum. Chutih Phene 269- 948­ 2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. Sunday School 9.45 am.; Worship Sen ice 10.45 aon.; Sunday Evening 6 pm Wednesday 7 p m. METHODIST CHURCH Paulson of Traverse City: four grandchildren, pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 Midweek: Pioneer CTub, 6 30-7:45 Carl and Angelina pm,age4 tliru6th grade. Thursdays; pm • Hope for Kids (previously Senior Adulf (50+) Bible Study al 10 Pioneers) (meal served) (October aan and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 a m. thru April). 6 p.m. Circle of Friends 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 am. Thomas Martin; brother, Russell Martin; sisters, Joan Blankinship, Janet Flynn. and Patricia Sweet. Worship & Children L HOMES FAMILY FU?;E and Larry (Deloras) Wolfgang. Wednesday Adulf Small Group*. Wolfgang /. and one great-great Judy was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Martin; twin brother. may be made to the Alzheimer.s Association Memorials may be given to St. Edward or the Hastings Elks Lodge. A visitation washeld on Monday, November 4, 2013. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. The funeral service followed the Catholic Church. visitation. Reverend Ralph Barton officiat- A funeral mass is planned for Friday. November 8, 2013 at I a.m. Visitation will be edthe service. Diicmer Gods Grace nith us! LIFF.GATE COMMUNITY Holy Communion Every Sunday! held at Koops Funeral Chapel Thursday. CHURCH Sunday, Nov. 10 • Sunday Worship November 7. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with the Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfu- GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 301 E. Stale Rd , P.O Boe 273. Hours 8:00 A 10:45; Sunday Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott School 9:30. Nov. Price. 269-948-0900. Offering for Barry County Caro; Men A Women AA 7.00 p m. Nov. day Worship 10 a.111. Wednesday Life 11 - Adventure Bible Study 7 pm: Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p m. Nov. Phone- Group 6:30 p.m. Burial followed the funeral service at Irving Township Cemetery . neralhome.net to sign the online guest book or Rosar)’ at 7 p.m. 10 - Noisy Website, www.lifegatax.com. Sun­ lo leave a memory or message for the family. Peter Haverfield Mogg service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 A Children’s Programs 10 am) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes, Group. Community Breakfasts and more' Call lhe church office at (269) 721­ 8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 pan), evisil mill office®* mei.net ot w wv.,countrych£pclumi.-.otg more information for Youth Schixil High - MICHIGAN - Peter Haverfield Mogg was FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Worthsatthers Bible Study 10 non.; bom October 30, 1931. While surrounded by A Spoit-filL-d church. Mating it the God's Children Youth Group 5:30 his family at his home, he went home to be Maple txaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 .south pm.; Vision Train Mating 7 p.m_ with his Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 13 Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. Nov. 7 - Pasty Hour Mixing 9 xm.; He was a great provider for his family and is 49073 Sun. Praise A Wonhip 10.30 Middle School Youth Group 5 p m.; xm., 6 p.m; Wed. 6-3(1 pm Jesus Grace Notes 5 45 p.m.; Choir 7:15 HASTINGS, MI - Ruby \fary Bolton, age loved and survived by his wife Sharon of 54 Club for boys A. gjrU ages 4-12. p.m Nov. 14 • Clapper Bells 3:45 83, of Hastings, passed away November 4. of Everyone is Someone Special.*’ for p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 pan.; Choir 7:15 pin. Nov. 16 • Worship Committee Planning 9 am. Location: 239 E North St., Hastings, 269-945­ iafonnatton col! 616-731-5194 . Sunday School and Nursery avail­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 2698. am., Morning Worship 10:45 xm., Evening Worship 6 pm Thursday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 p.m For information about other ministries and opportuniticv contact Pastor Jim He*s or the church at (269) 945-9217; or en-.eil pxstorjtm ■' cbdiastirip org or see our Website, w wwcbcha Jings.org Luckey. daughter of Oliver and Alma (Bradshaw) Boulter. She . graduated from £he W1,tked for Hastings City Bank for over 20 years, until her retirement. After her retirement. Ruby (269)945-5463 Rev. DrJeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Senkrs: 8 55 am Traditional Wcrshop Sense, 10 00 am Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11.00 am. Contemporary Worship Sense. Visit u» online M www.finlchutrhhastiagjaiqj Fur infutmation on our Bible dso dfo fo H ? in Walker for “v‘ral >eaR-She Un'“r Wwk al Pt-|'n‘K‘k Hospi,al in Hastings baseball fan.' “ y Wih a bi» fo,>,bal1 “nd and" H in,dcn,h b> "" T”' l' grams! r0'""- brl,ll,er- Boulter; and sister Rubv is snrv Boulter Jordan. Bolton; son R tv'her husband. David Hun B 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Christy; his daughter. Kell) and husband Kevin (McKeough); his son, Andrew and fiance Dana. He also leaves behind his grandchildren. Joshua (Baumbach). Hope (Baumgardner). Anna Grace (Baumbach). Keegan (Mogg) Heather (Shortt), Trisha (Kensington). Marcus, Coley and Lily (McKeough) Emily and Jack (Mogg). He is also survised by his great grandchildren. Jensen Baumbach, Sophia, and He wits a man of great faith and loved his Lord. He proudly served his country in the United Slates Navy. For 32 years he was a successful representative. I he family Will honor his life and share together their fondest memories at a memorial family also survive him. sales He had many talents hunting and fishing and golfing. Brody (Baumgardner) furniture by cooking great meals. and shared (he great outdoors with his buddies, He often expressed his love for his family and friends service to be held on Sunday. November 10, -013 at 3 pm. Friends and family will be nxetved an hour prior to lhe service which will be held and Lphtphany Lutheran Church. Dorr. Memorial contributions may lx- made to S|lx‘rnK">n lu,hcril" N|Xctnim Hospice. Church. ter. Ba'rbara (JosTpfo'?1^^ n<>llon; d"“?l[‘ dren; nine great-^’h'01"' four S?ndcb'1' Oliver (Joyce) fi'fcl''ldr,rn 1,nd I u lcr and Edgar (Janet) Boulter. . , an,!lzin? :'"fC Funeral services November X ’no clv held on Frida). 1 Lutheran Churching U a'” al l,’C precede the funcmi ;1M,ngs. A visitation will am osley years and his daughter. Wendy and husband Tom (Baumbach); his son. Peter and fiancl His brother. Jerry O. and wife. Deanie and Clmreh a"’en,ber »f G™* Lu,heran Silt rnakl n pJ‘?Wl kni,,i"8- ‘rochelin8 “"d studies. Youth Group, and other pro­ 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 High CHURCH 405 N M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. Tutor*/XciVJ Flexfab Woodland School, class of 1948. Ruby married David HcflVen has gajno.i truly touched many h 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 1930. the Ruby was bom on March 8, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Clarify Cad. Sl/rn^thfr. one anaiher Grand Street. Hastings Sunday: 9:30 Amy »3ul Pennoc^ Hospital in Hastings. Bolton on June 9, |949 A CvmnvMty vf Chrutfolbnifn nh> and Trantjorn our Ward. 502 East Pastor h:tp-.7w w u-.divcov er-grxr.org This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 945-4700 Hastings; daughter. Susan Sherman and Dan She is also survived by sisters, Betty (Don) grandchild;,sister, Norma Nelson of Cary, NC; an/s^ter-in-law, Doreen Shermau. days - 10 am. Worship Service. 102 Cook Hastings dren. Alivia, Adelyn, and “Brooke’s baby”. Ryckmnn; brolhers-in-law, Alan Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ Quilting Steven sons, dunng announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p m and 9275 S. M-37 Hwy. Dowling. Ml Band. Middleville; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SouShliu- l*n?>choul (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), TYies., •Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 Pastors David and Ro'C MacDonald. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED Praise of Sherman and Scott (Kathy) Sherman all of Dionna. Jennifer. Brad and Elizabeth; seven Ar, oasis of God’s love. ’’Where Worship Smith is survived by his wife. Kathleen Sherman great-grandchildren ABUNDANT LIFE 600 Powell Rood. Hastings. Pastor a m.. Sherman and Harold Sherman. 12 • Grand Rapids Pastor Conference CHURCH dunng Smith was preceded in death by his parents. Smith and Mary Sherman, brothers; Robert Russell and Sylvia (Howard) Boulis; sisters- am. 10:3(1 aan. 8:30-2:30; able Kate. Austin. Liz. boating, snowmobiling and just being in the great out-of-doors. in-law. Ruth Martin. Glenda Pumford. Linda GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE 49050. He and Kate loved traveling and RVing in Church, age 4-ith grade, dismissed (Local) 269-945-3327. bjwl633<n sbcglobal net. Hastings 10 05 502 E. Bond St. Hastings Pastor welcome' to call one of these num­ traveled Service-. J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday Kate, wife. and U.S., Mexico, Canada and Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct thru .May) Women's Bible Study. at 10:30 im. Interested in knowing he Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Prayer Mating. Thursday 9.30 am - CHURCH OF GOD Terri Lynn Edward Wolfgang of Hastings; grandchildren, (Oct. tliru May). Wednesday 7 pm • NEW BEGINNINGS office their motor home. Smith enjoyed hunting, whomever she could. and Prayer. Call Church Office 948nX)4 ‘ ie72 of lhS!’ Ml' Gi,bcrl BrUC<? AS°Slin’’ ^llVho^ p.m. (517) 204-9390 Sunday Worship Nuncry and Children’, Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. 269-945-2938. Sunday bPhone _ _ ____ 49080. pastor, Steve Olnmead. (269) 758-3021 chunh phone loJrnhp training ner of Milo Rd ^S M-43). Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. mominf vrnrcc nn»e: 10 am w»th nunery‘andprc<ha>,av«,*b,*‘ 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml group, adult small gnxtp nutWry, 7025 Mik. Rd . PO Box 408. (cor­ WSSPhunc 269-945-2285. Surxlay Gary PI.FASAMVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Fellowship Time before the sen ice Nuncry. childrcr.’v miniMry. youth SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON Pastor 367-4061 GOD Sue RA. H*Minp. Ml 1674 S Rev. Jonathon nVice H) unti! 11 service. A private ?e,d will officiate the Cemetery will taKe D| burial *‘i Grace Lutheran ch. may be ma^,l,c Hayings. Ml 4905RUrel1I- North Sl” Arrangements bv c Plvase visit our \s'ek”nbach Funeral Home, to NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the *lle at www.girtbachfu- lo leave a menx*® U‘e online guest btxrk menage for the tain- Ctratitbuoiher, CjiYar('r,wid>nuther Ha use Fuller Memorial coniribur-5^ al a Uitcr date­ neral home net GET ALL THE Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information AJ’ Will y,,!4 Dorr or �The Hastings Flanner - Thursday. November 7. 2013 — Page 7 BETTER bridge in Barry county by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: Q 10 5 4 r.K 4:QJ7 ♦: Q J 9 5 2 WEST Marriage licenses EAST 4. A K 7 2 J 10 6 5 3 4:95 ♦: A 6 4:8 6 V:Q9 84 4: K 10 6 4 4:8 73 Tolsma 50th SOUTH: Stephen Timothy Thomas. Phoenix. AZ and 1 4: J 9 3 ▼. A7 2 4: A 8 3 2 ♦: K 10 4 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: A* Manin Clifford Allerding 11, Hastings and Susan Marie Moberg. Hastings. Raymond Eugene Westfall. Hastings and Angelica I«oree Smith, Hastings. Brad Lee Brown. Middleville and Laura Ann Sieracki, Middleville. Edward Leroy Christicnsen II. Hastings North Dbl (1) 24 East South Pass 3^ and Tea lee Marie Preece, Freeport. West 1V Pass 3V 14 14 Pass Puss Pass Pass Pass Pass A wedding anniversaiy Jianna Miriam Noble, Middleville. (1) Negative Double promising 4 of the unbid major and six high card points. Five North/South pairs chose to let East/West play in hearts. One East/West team chose to let James (Jim) Tolsma and the former Elaine Helen Kuhn were married on November 9. 1963 at lhe United Evangelical Brethren son. Dawn (and Tom) Hovie of Charlevoix, Mich.. Heather (and Rick) Melkonian of Hastings, North/South pair, two went down to defeat by being set one trick at the low level 34 con­ Printing Plus tract. Did East/West steal lhe contract away from North/South on five of those hands? Did North/South fail to use their bridge skills to bid to the proper spade contract and then fail to 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings son, and (deceased). Stop by and check out the large selection at: North/South play in clubs. Of the three pairs who played in spades, however, for the anniversary on Saturday. November 9, 2013. Church in Vicksburg. Mich. Jim and Elaine have two daughters and one Need wedding invitations? The spade suit is your best friend if you are declarer. In a recent duplicate club game, today s hand was played nine times, but only three times in the spade suit for North/South. Mr. and Mrs. James Tolsma of Rutland Township will celebrate their 50th wedding They Robby and Sam Lccouteur. Vernon have four J. Tolsma grandsons, Hovie, James and Jack two .step-granddaughters, Chrystal and Alysha Melkonian. A mass will be celebrated and their union blessed al SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Gun Lake. Mich, Sunday, on November 10. 2013. make the contract by faulty play of the hand? Let’s take a look and see what happened to the North/South team and what should have happened. Remember the spade suit is your best friend if you are declarer. East as dealer passed as first bidder, and South opened the auction with 14, a convenient minor, promising twelve high card points and at least three diamonds. West overcalled with 1 ▼. promising at least five supposedly good hearts and ten high card points or more. North used the effective bidding tool of the Negative Double, a handy use for the double at low lev­ els. It has nothing to do with penalty at that low level, but it gives partner South a lot of information without using up any bidding space. A double in this situation promises four cards in the unbid major, in this case your favorite suit, spades, and at least six high card points. It North would have had five spades, he would have bid 14, and his partner would have known that he had five spades, bypassing the Negative Double. East passed again, and a reluctant South duly bid the spade suit, knowing that she only had Jones-Miller wed The lakeside Pagoda Garden at Kellogg Manor House was the setting for a beautiful wedding uniting Angela Jones and Steven (Andy) Miller on October 13, 2013. Parents of the couple are Gary and Shirley Jones. Pamela Miller, and the late Steven Miller. The happy couple will reside in the Grand Rapids area. When’s the last time you checked your equity? We offer a FREE no obligation current Market Analysis for your consideration! three spades, but also knowing that she must not pass the Negative Double for fear that it would be turned into a penalty double of 1V. South bid 14. Some tables had aggressive bid­ ders for the East/West team and continued the bidding to 3V. Most North/South teams fold­ RqrHv li ed and gave away the contract to the five pairs that bid up to a 3? contract. Did they just give GET MORE away the farm? Three North/South pairs bid up to 34 of the nine pairs playing, but two of die three play ed the hand poorly and allowed East/West to gain points by setting die spade contract by at least one trick. There is reason to believe that faulty play of the hand was at work here. Is there a way to play the hand better than the way most of the North/South pairs played it? Let’s see. With South as the declarer in a 34 cbhtract, West led the unsupported A4, probably think­ ing that he could lead the 64> next and also have a chance lo look at lhe dummy. The A# held, and Wesl shifted lo a heart, thinking perhaps that East might have the AV. No such luck as lhe KV held the second trick. Here was the crucial lime for South to make this hand. Even though South had only three spades and the dummy had four, Souih can always hope that the NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945­ Get in on the great news that our clients have received in 2013-14 as our housing market rebounds. 'Nationally Certified Residential Specialist, Hometown Committed" WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM MARK 9554 for more information. POLL CELL 269-838-8382 outstanding spades will split 3-3. No such luck, as most of the times, that outstanding com­ Realty Inc Coontct;on* "YC-vr Re»! bination will split 4-2. The correct play of the hand is a lead of the 44 from the dummy to “ 1-269-945-0514 ^□3 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings MLS. the J4 in tlie declarer’s hand. West took lhe K4 trick for their first trick. Wesl shifted to lhe 94 on lhe next trick, Q4 from the board, K.4 from East, and the A4 from South. South continued the trump-pulling by leading a 34 from her hand to West’s wait­ ing A4. The dummy and East followed each with a spade. A small heart lead from West allowed South lo discard the 74 and win with the AV in her hand. 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The arc stone^n?. >‘n p"*ress- Sli" needed The speaker was Polly Brown who had been a participant at Art Prize. She related the route anv time SIM. a" " die country al that siege n''^‘i0rov,:r?“s;,l,y>ear during to thoX8,? r P .™ned wil> he similar •nrn^ nC^r World War 11 “nd Korea. Htston^c N°V’ K,he °d«s* Area Fre S°C,e,y mcc‘ 7 P ">• ’he rctght House tor the annual Memory Tree legal advisor to discuss a durable power of your favor: About 70Ci of Anterf^ «ho attorney, which would allow you lo delegate your financial decisions to a relative, close the planned convenience. The village suction truck keeps making its rounds on local streets to dispose of leaves residents have raked to streetsidc. Still, the leaves keep falling. Die locusts are bare and lhe maples are gradually losing their foliage. Possibly rain and the predicted snow later this denced by the entrance sketch, paper napkin design and more. Friends and staff of lhe week will bring down the rest in short order. library served a variety of teas, croissants Neighbors who want spotless lawns are kept with flavored spreads, a delicious colorful busy day after day using their leaf blowers, pear salad with dried fruit and plates of fancy mulcherx or rakes. Reed as cookies. Heidi term care services. To illustrate: If >ou were to enter a nursing home, you might be suffer­ ing from a physical or mental disability that could keep you from handling your own requiring any assistance - and rx-rh,ns ,.n„ will. However, the odds aren't nX«\rily"“ a second story and basement classrooms. New partitions are framed to accommodate sold out ladies’ tea with a Paris theme evi­ necessary to look at some of the other factors that may be connected with the need for long­ including one with highway signs. Wednesday, Oct. 10. First Congregational elevator which is borrowing space from both present sing one familiar Christmas carol. The library was host Saturday. Nov. 2, to a such us a stay in a nursing services provided by a home hca|th\id' _ involved. Of course, you might think that von'll always be able to live independcn^Xut ornaments, each inscribed with the name of a very symbolic tradition. At lhe close, these costs, and ways of meeting them, it’s also tacular colors and other embellishments, ne the usual eight trees hung with colorful will be hung as the names are read. This is a aw some of her collection mannequins in spec­ foods were served. The church is undergoing carpentry work in anticipation of the planned community. With lhe use of tall ladders and agile members, the personalized ornaments November is long term Care Month. And when it conics l0 । you'll want to plan lor the about 50 in attendance. Turkey, dressing, squash, cranberry salad and other traditional eparted person, most from the immediate Plan for long-term care costs to her being a part of this spectacular event in Grand Rapids each year. She had painted Church hosted its annual harvest dinner with year do“"s oflhc o’der oma• , WlP Pre-hung to cut the time for the niroduction of newer ornaments. There will Mark D Christensen of EDWARD JONES affairs. So >ou may want to consult with your reach the age ol 65 will need some f()rm of long-term care m their lives f„ran av e of three years, according to cstimalcs fron, thc Preparing for the unexpected, including Human long-term care, takes lime and careful plan­ ning. So why not observe Long-term Care Services. And every type of long-term care is expen­ Awareness Month by getting started on your U.S Department of Health and sive. Consider these numbers, uken from the 2013 Cost of Care Survey produci.d by Genworth, a financial security companv . The national average rate for a private plans? It can be time well spent. This article was written by Edward Janes for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 1] you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. room in a nursing home is $83,950 - a jump Edward Jones operates as an insurance of 24% over the past five years. And it’s not producer in California, New Mexico, and much cheaper tor a st mi-private room in a Massachusetts through the following sub­ nursing home — the average cost is $75,405 sidiaries, Edward Jones per year, up 23% from five years ago. Insurance Agency of California. L.L.C., • A full-time home health aide costs, on average. $44,479 per year. 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One of them is Even in the U.S., some people who are the rod-shaped Brucella bacterium, the given antibiotics may not stick with them agent that causes brucellosis or what is for the whole period over which they are sometimes known as "undulant fever” prescribed. That means that some patients because it causes people lo run debilitating relapse later on down the road. fevers that wax and wane in intensity over See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits long periods of time. Brucellosis is nasty sluff. Untreated, it Tyler Heath rolled his first 300-ganie Wednesday. 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Both literally and brucellosis is nothing to sneeze at. But due figuratively, brucellosis is a crippling dis­ to our good system for pasteurizing dairy ease. People don’t get lhe malady from people Outside of the U.S , however, about half a who already have it. but from farm animals million people per year arc infected. If such as cattle and goats that are infected. researchers could better understand how Often, unpastcurizcd milk is lhe cause. brucellosis works within cells, disease products, brucellosis is rare in this country. Diseases that are transmitted from animals processes could be interrupted via more to us are known as zoonotic maladies. effective treatment. "Raw milk is quite risky in terms of "If we knew how the brucellosis bacteria spreading the infection from cattle to peo­ signal the while blood cells to reach the ER ple.” Dr. Jean Celli told me recently. and what then leads the bacteria to exit Celli is a new researcher at lhe Paul G. infected cells and spread further, we might Allen School for Global Animal Health at be able to develop medications dial would Washington Slate University. He studies slop lhe infection process,” Celli said. brucellosis, including how it behaves in the When the brocellosis Beyond that, if research leads to a better understanding of how brucellosis works in white blood cells of animals and people. Discovery “It really changes your life,” Celli said. “People who come dow n with the infection makes people sick for years. Over time, the Heath rolls his first 300 al weeks’ worth of antibiotics.” Celli said. is our bodies, wc might be another step clos­ engulfed by a white blood ceil, it hides er to better treatments of other diseases that inside a compartment of the cell called the hijack the immune system — diseases such endoplasmic reticulum, or ER for short. as salmonella and tuberculosis. bacterium Normally, a white blood cell would kill a Even selling aside the problems the dis­ bacterium, but once one is inside the endo­ ease causes people, it’s economically sig­ plasmic reticulum, lhe white blood cell is nificant in farm animals, especially in the hampered in any further response to lhe developing world. • Celli’s research into brucellosis u highly invader. . “The brucellosis bacterium multiplies in technical, and l*m sure it ain’t cheap But the ER.” Celh told me. "Il can also be combating persistent diseases that affect transported by the white blood cells and livestock and people is the kind of invest- spread elsew here in the body.” menl we can make lo create a better world On the gtxxl side, there aren t any antibi­ otic-resistant strains of Brucella. I hat lor our children — and for lhe children of farmers living in the developing world. helps make the malady treatable. In this Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the country, people w ho are diagnosed with the rural Northwest, urn trained as a geologic disease lake antibiotics for several weeks at Princeton and Harvard university and are generally able to pul the disease This column is a service of the College of behind them. But the situation is dillerenl m the devel­ oping world. In the first place, making the Agricultural, Human Resource Sciences a! University, and Natural Washington State �fl look back ai the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner . - ( ... turning j PAGES Banner had ‘letters policy9 150 years ago Thc Hastings Banner and its competitor numerous. Some write lo avenge real or The Pioneer were the only source of local imaginary wrongs. Others not {infrequently news throughout the U S. Civil War. And as recount (transactions) made public days much as the editor and staff wanted lo share before these communications reach us. Many news from the various fronts with readers, after a couple of years into the war, they had more are intolerable in a literary point of view, and although containing real diamonds to limit what they published. In the articles of thought and information, are not worth the below*, the Banner staff explained its policies publishing. Others send us communications containing accusations and disparaging ref of acceptable correspondence and warned that unsatisfactory letters would not be pub­ erences, without their full or real signatures. The writers had belter save they paper than lished. The newspaper knew that many of thc soldiers South scattered from Massachusetts to Carolina to Kansas and places in fhese soldiers in Petersburg, Va., bide their time reading or writing letters, reading a newspaper or playing cards. (Photo cour­ tesy of National Archives.) direct such, to us. W? receive still another class of letters officers immediately fa command of those sometimes are very embarrassing. complaining. Could the publication of such between subscribed to the Banner. So, it which appears it printed the following notices, hop­ ing to reach the writers so that they could con­ Privates seek to publish the evil-doings or statement remedy the evils complained of, the short-comings of their officers, andfurnish us case would be different. But why puncture a the real names of the authors as a guaranty of sore that the lancet cannot cure but will onlv their good faith. B? have lately received sev­ irritate and inflame? tinue lo share news in an acceptable way. eral such, in cases where there is little doubt Aug. 26, 1863 of lhe truthfulness of the accusations. Offiu ers Soldier's letters B'e publish this week, two letters from our Write grammatically, and correct your let­ correct and publish.” cannot be complied (Note: the compositor was the person who with, if much correction is necessary. B? set type. Foolscap was a British term for a received a letter a short time since, written piece of paper for drawing or printing that almost exclusively in flourishing capitals. Thc measured 13 1/2 by 17 inches.) writer is much mistaken, if he thinks we even Evidently the notice was not enough — or read the letter. arc accused of cruelty' in some cases, of perhaps was not direct enough. A month later. Write short letters — con­ immorality and drunkenness in others. Be the Banner ran a condensed version of its dense. Bi* have not room to have declined all such; and, as wc believe, for guidelines. publish soldiers in the field, which will interest our the real good of the aggrieved soldiers. Be readers generally. It is not. however, because cannot doubt the righteousness of many of thc it is unusual for us to publish such letters that charges — but we remember, what the soldier tions. Sept. 23, 1863 A from letter in his ire seems to have forgotten — that the To Army Correspondents has just been consigned to B? must again say to army correspondents the wastepaper basket, with generally. aggressor, and that temporary satisfaction that if they desire their communications pub­ but partial [reading). As a We receive a good many such letters for will hardly atone for the hardships that would lished in the Banner, they must comply with general rule, unless the sub­ publication, the majority' of which never see surely follow detection. 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Must have a CDL and Clean Driver’s License Email resume to use of more than one sheet, john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com or Fax to: 616-392-9802. of foolscap finely yvritten on . . 2 • I BARRY EXPO CENTER WINTER STORAGE NOVEMBER 9, 2013 HAS BEEN CANCELLED We do have vacancies for vehicles and small pop up PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Area TEA PARTY MEMG 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2012 trailers or small boats. We are accepting storage by appointment only. 269-945-2224 ACCEPTING BIDS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE I I I NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING =BARRY COUNTY===-lHrili r Meet and Vett New Mich Dist. #87 > Primary Challenger ? Middle Villa Inn 4gh North m-37, Midd’ovj'o TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties with­ in the OAKRIDGE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 13-1 benefited by lhe pro­ posed road project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project with­ in the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 The Township of Prairieville is currently accepting bids for the Township Clerk at thc Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, Prairieville Township Hall and the Prairieville Township's which assessment is in the total amount of $127,000. Cemetery Ground Maintenance. Contract runs from 4/1/14 to 3/31/15. Deadline: 12/17/13 SEXTON I The Township of Prairieville is currently accepting bids for I Prairieville and Cressey Cemeteries' Sexton. from 4/1/14 lo 3/31/15. Contract runs LEGAL I EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Small professional non-smoking law firm seeking a well organized, self motivated, honest and dependable assistant to help with day to Deadline: 12/17/13 day secretarial duties. Experience is preferred, but willing to train SNOWPLOWING The Township of Prairieville is currently accepting bids for Snowplowing the Prairieville Township Hall Lot, the Cressey Road Cemetery, the Prairieville Cemetery and the Prairieville Township Fire Department Lot for the fall of 2013 and winter/spring of 2014. Deadline: 11 /J8/13 District as the benefit to such parcel hears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assess­ excellent computer skills required. Would prefer proficiency in ment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Microsoft Word, Office, Quick Books, accounting knowledge, along Michigan Tax Tribunal. with ability to learn and retain new things. Clean and well groomed and ability lo deal with lhe public are essential. Salary commensu­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or parly in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at lhe hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be per­ rate with experience. Send resume to: mitted to file at or before lhe hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal Ad AIM Hall 10115 S Norris Road, Delton. .Ml 49046. Contact Ted DeVries. ‘ Township Clerk. (269) 623-2664 or c/o The Reminder nsaiew District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said lhe right person. Dependability, honesty, organizational skills and Those interested, phase inquire at the Prairieville Township tdevriesC«prairievilletwp-mi.org PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that thc assessment against each parcel of land within said appearance shall not be required. PO Box 188 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the LG1 Hastings, Ml 49058 0602S153 (Large Group Instruction) Auditorium at Ddtnn-Kdlogg High School at 327 N. Grove St.. Delton. Michigan, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. tor thc purpose of review­ ing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON SEEKING BIDS SNOW REMOVAL for 2013-2014 Season Township Hall parking lot. Shovel & Salt sidewalks. NOTICE TO BIDDErs at thc office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until thc time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person object­ ing (o the assessment roll .'.hall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Scaled proposals will be received al lhe off1Ce Barry County Road Commission, 1725 \\* . before the close of the hearing or within such other time as thc Township Board may grant. , . ’ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed .it or fol­ lowing the ahovtf PlM,c 1 lighway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings. Ml 49058, un; i j A.M. Monday December 9. 2013 for the foi| , items. "owing tlu’ <nvner or any person having an interest in the real prop­ erty specially a^ssed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with thc Slate Tax TYihunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of lhe special assessment oil if that special assessment was protested al lhe above announced hearing to be held for the Specifications and additional □eliver bid to: Carlton Township REF: Snow Removal Bid 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Submit electronically to: carltonclerk@wowway.b.z be received^ November 1 , prov»de and mainIndependent Con!ra<?|°biiity insurance Ca^’°" tain commercia ject any and all Township reserves the nght t bids. informatiOn purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and con­ obtained at lhe Road Commission Office at thv j address or at our web site at barryc_rc.org H sidering confirmation ot lhe roll. anow Grass Seed Scraper Blades Cleaning Supplies Guardrail such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered Erosion Control Traflic Control sig Agricultural L^. ’ at the hearing. t<> individual* with drabihlio ,d the hearing upon sewn (7) days notice to the Nuts & Bolls The Board reserves lhe right 1° posals or Lo waive irregulariti**’1,1 thc Commission. Prairieville Town-hip will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and sennees, Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or screices should contact thc Maineville Township Clerk. any 0|> nM f 1 led DcVrh >, Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY OFTI ICCOliNlVoJ’JM.RS M. Fiala £ BARRY p.vidD.Solm^^rnun Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (269)623-2664 77!4J1773 �Page io fg w » wsday, Novembrr 7 2013 — The Hastings Banner Effective leadership is focus of first Education Matters Boot Camp Matters "WhatNetwork. kind of” leader are you?” Martin by Shari Carney , asked participants. “Hou do we develop the Stuff \\i iter the focus of the Ban) Community Foundation tor the next three years is educa­ tion tor all, said Director Bonnie Hildreth at the first of a series of six Education Matters Boot Camp> hdd Thursday. Oct. 31. bench strength of leadership styles to address complex community issues?" Tire group started developing that bench strength through a boot camp-hke session that included relationship building sessions, a time to share time ideas with the goal of Facilitator Patrice Manin from NonProtil Network led participants to the formation of building leaders thc program’s purpose. “To create capacity achieving the vision of the Education Matters who arc committed to and to develop the plan to lead the Education LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered a! sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry Ivan McCue, married nno Cheryl McCue, married, origi­ nal mortgagurls). to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association. Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2008. and recorded on July 17, 2008 in Instrument 20080717-0007275, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen and 39'100 Dollars (S131.619.39) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notce is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foredosed by a sale o* the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the place ol ho'd.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 5. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of OrangevJ'e, Barry County, Michigan, and are descr.bed as Lo! 163 of Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1. accord.ng to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 93. being a part of the Northwest Fractional quarter of Section 3, Town 2 Nortn Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wh.ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held respons b'e to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. DalecL November 7. 2013 . For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1334 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H»vy Ste 200 Farm ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #431875F01 (11-07)(11-28) rraner FORECLOSURE NOTICE This f'rm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond.tions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Mahoney and Sarah E Mahoney, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 27. 2007 and recorded July 31. 2007 in Instrument # 20070731-0000334 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned lo- Wells Fargo Bank. N.A.. as Trustee for thc Certificate Holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007OPT5. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007OPT5. by assignment dated January 19. 2010 and recorded January 28. 2010 in Instrument # 201001280000810 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighly-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($168,589.98) Including interest 4.97% per annum. Under tho power of sate cor.la ned in said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given Inal said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court o< Barry County at 1 00PM on December 5. 2013 Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 125 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPER­ TIES UNIT NO 2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. ALSO THAT PART OF LOT 124 OF SAID PLAT OF ALGO­ NQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO. 2. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; THENCE SOUTH 19 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST 96.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 124. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 124, 13.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 2. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST Commonly known as 2515 Chippewa Trail, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance w.th MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, •n which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ol such sate, or upon lhe expl­ oit on of tee notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever late'; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) appLes. If tne property c. sold al foreclosure safe under Chapter 32 of rhe Revised Judicature Act of 1361, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who nuys the prop­ erty al the mortgage forectevure safe or to tho mort­ gage nctaer lot damaging lhe property during the rfc-der.u’.on period. D-itetr 11/07/2013 Weils Fargo Bank, National Association, us Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT5, AssetBac'rtrd Certificates. Senes 2Q07-OPT5, Assignee ol Mortgugei? Attorneys Po’estivo A Associates, P.C 6M Scute Bivd Suite 100 Rochester H4is, Ml 46307 (248) 844 5123 Our Fite No 13-84393 (11­ 07)( 11-28) zzmixso Trust matter of ROBERT BRUCE PRYOR In the TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, ROBERT BRUCE PRYOR, who lived at 820 WEST MADISON STREET, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 died 10H7f20t3 leaving a certain trust under the name of ROBERT BRUCE PRYOR TRUST, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Hast ngs City Bank was named as the Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust ate notified that all claims against the decedent or against tne trust will bo forever barred unless pre­ sented to Hast ngs City Bank the named trustee at 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Mich-gan 49058 within 4 months after tho date of publ cafion of this notice. Date: 11/4/13 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-2401 a plan lo lead the Education Matters Network, initiative. “My ‘aha’ moment of the day,” related SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m thc conditions of a mortgage made by COLLIN LEE DAVIS. A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor VANDYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2005, and recorded on November 7. 2005, in Document No. 1155854, and re-recorded on September 17, 2013 tn and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($112,248.35), including interest at 4.750% per ’annurti Under the power of sale coma-ried in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at pubic venue. At the East doors of lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 14. 2013 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 5 AND THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 4. BLOCK 8 OF BUTLER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 66 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w.th 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date of such sate. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sate under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignoe Schneiderman & Sherman, P C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 USB 002090 FHA (10-17)(11-07) 77561510 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by lhe circuit court al tho request ol the Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest, os determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 13-346CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in tho Circuit Court for tee County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 5th day of September. 2013, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Household Finance Corporation III wus tho Plamtiff and M-chaet Davis and Terry Davis were tho Defendants. The aforementioned Judgmont(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in tho amount of $152,858.14, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 6.329% and other amounts recoverable pursuant lo said Judgmeni(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgmcnt(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold al publ-c auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sheriff or county cterk/deputy county clork, to tho highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for tne County of Barry, on the 10tn of December, 2013 a! 1 00 pm, local time. On said day at said lime, the fo'lowing described property shall bo sold, property located in the Township ol Orangeville, County of Barry. State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginning al tec W 1/4 Post of Sec 18 Town 2 North, Range 10 V/; thence N 69 degrees 59 min­ utes E 330 00 ft along tee E and V/ 1/4 Imo of sa d Sec 18. Ihcnco S 00 degrees 24 m’nutes 48 sec­ onds E 662 13 ft, thence N 89 degrees 59 minutes 47 seconds W 330.00 It along the S line of Iho NW fractional 1/4 of tee SW 1/4 o' Sec 18; thence N 00 degrees 24 minutes 48 seconds W 662.01 fl along lhe W line of said Section to the Place of Beginning Subject to an easement for Public Highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 ft thereof for Saddler Road.. Tax Parcel ID: 11-018-040-40 More com­ monly known ns. 12945 Saddter Rd REDEMP­ TION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more informa­ tion please call 246 642.2515. Trott & Trott PC Attorneys for PUuntiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 2(XJ Farmington H Ils. Ml 48334-5422 T< 414892L0? (10 31)(12 05) held on July 31 presented multiple perspec­ Communication and community change, tives on education, from state and national high-performing groups, building communi­ Hildreth, “was when vve were working in sep­ foundations to local resources. The meeting ties through collaboration, leading communi­ arate groups and then all came together with culminated in articulating thc future state of ty change and planning for action will be the the same ideas. This shows inc this communi­ education in Barry County. The Education topics of the next sessions. ty truly conies together for youth, for seniors, Matters Network is a vehicle that will drive Participants in the boot camp will form the for all who are looking for opportunities to thc fundamental and systemic community core leadership team who will implement a continually learn.” change that must occur to achieve this vision, plan to lead a sustainable community change said Hildreth. initiative on education, said Hildreth. An Education Matters Community Meeting Expert answers questions about benefits, taxes, options / applied for a Social Security card for my credits on your own record. By applying only is deceased. 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Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or yia quality for a spoux-'t suspended- H >ou those payment* an.j /‘nriit. you can recci'c to lx* insured under Six’ial Security and is to vimila.vantiKdsM.gov. delayed (eiiremcnt receiving retirement or disability benefits or \',mda VanTd is the public affairs specialist You may write her c/o Mi, . >Uli * �7ho Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7 2013 — Pago 11 legaLHotices STATE OF M| probate S'Gan COUNTY opCOUrt CTOUN&"M'CH|GAN ‘ SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting October 29, 2013 Supervisor J. Slonubumor cal*ed thc nieebng to No-no? ^0F BARRY D CREDITORS , ,fi the Manor ofn?T‘8 Trusl dated November 6 n J‘ Stncbir Trust 1930 2007. Date ol Birth. August 7 order al 7 00 p m _ u Present Superv sor J. Stonebumer, Treasurer tv McGuire. Clerk T. DeVries. Trustee J. Grundy and NOnCECTnDrrORS: EKtabeth J. «ocedont, leaving the above Tn.'^ 14. 2013 Sinclair Trust ml Jit e?b,l0d Elizabeth J. decedent or ?™aTnd Gred.tors ol the da-ms agamMtho rfJS. aro no’'ned ,ha‘ aH •«««! unlew pm-enStT,0! ,nJ5lwl" b0 months nfior the Sinclair with’n 4 Trustee R. Goebel. Also present: Attorney Ken Sparks. Absent none. Also present were 21 guests. Agenda was approved No Minutes to approve. Discuss on and Public Comment on lhe Oakridge Road Paving Project Special Assessment D. strict Law Weathers fwwncnSn?’a,<,sp43549 No. 13-1. , c Adopted the resolution for lhe special assess­ Cour1 Street Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 JeJJoy D. Sinclair 13/5 Cloverdale Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 721-3995 ment distnet. , , .. Adopted the resolut.on for lhe second pubix hearing to bo held on November 20. 2013 Meet ng adjourned at 8.30 p.m. Submitted by. Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Stoneburncr, Supervisor rrwiKM i publication 0“ahry natterShiley L notiCE ALL INTERESTED^. TO n Whcse attdress(e8) lRsons- intcfflSl in ,he WiSdbylno tellowng; ^ENOnCEiRon^N .nfmmal •'’PP0 r'UT]en,1aS (269) 945-349j Rcmla NaP’^ SJJi'tvilte.M149096 (517) 736-4433 77M1B79 Notice Ol Mortgage F THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLL^'0 Sal° INO TO COLLECT A DEBT am?0" ATTEMPT- THENUMBFR^LOWtP, lFOR 0N ACT1VE MILITARY DUTY R PLEASE plfLVS ,N ™EOUR PR,0R 0NE YEAR. CONTACT OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. the SALE - Default has been made in Dnn^^itlOnS of a mongage made by Edwin R unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic a«'On Systems. Inc., as nominee for Capital . Lo3n3< LLC‘ Mortgagee, dated May 19, June 6- 2007 in Instrument umber 1181381. Barry County Records, Michigan, ba d mortgage is now held by CiLMortgoge, Inc by . assignment. There is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Three and 84/100 Dollars ($115,323.84) including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holdng tho circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1 00 PM on DECEMBER 5, 2013. Said premises are located in tho City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan. to-wit:Lot 63, Aben Johnson’s Addition Number 2, accord ng to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 2. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w.th MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the dato of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to tne return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to Lhe mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please cdnlact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 31. 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer ’ P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No. 13-011757 (10-31 )(11-21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, PC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Matthew S. Mackenzie. Unmarried to Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 2. 2004, and recorded on July 7. 2004, as Document Number: 1130460, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated Juno 22,2013 and recorded July 08, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-008452,. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al tho date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Three and 06/100 (S68.433.06) includ.ng interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute In such case made and provided, norice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prom­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises lo bo sold or some part of them are situated, at 01.00 PM on December 5. 2013 Said premises are situated In the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lof 13. Leach Lake Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1, Pago 67 of Plats. Barry County Records. Also reserving a dnveway 15 feet wide running across the back end of said Lot. back of cottage now there, for the use of Lol owners on said Plat. Also, granting the nght to use a roadway 15 feet wide running along the shore of Leach Lake across the front of all Lots as now platted for the purpose of connecting'with drives at °° -Hx* IE sx XS trty is presumed to bc ,0tBure salo pursuant es prior to the data of the lotec is 1 veat to MCL 600 3240. the redemp ion is 1J£ a ( Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, i ’ /5>Pw,|f pe held a foreclosure sate, lhe bon e C pfoperty a! responsible to the person wh mo|(gage b^ ine mortgage tortetosure « ° during th0 holder for damaging me P ^ASERS The redemption penod- TO Ay . &a|(} In th£Ji foreclosing mortgagee can r (5oJc|y lQ (he event, your damages are. n a y. . jnlQf. return ol the M amount “%5e con­ P< ^.nairi rights Oil If you are a tenant in the p tact our office as you may Dated: November 7. 2013 a ' g Minor & Spocia!:zed Loan Associates. PC Attorneys SudG 180. Servic nq LLC 43252 Woodward Av Ca$e Boomed HHIs, Ml 48302 (248) 335-^ No 13MI01532-1 (ll-OZJtn^ FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by. Jack C. Craft. A Married Man. and Connie Craft, A Married Woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nom noe for Flagstar Bank. FSB, its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated December 28.2007 and recorded January 31.2008 in Instrument * 20030131-0000954 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank. FSB. by assignment dated October 1, 2013 and recorded October 9, 2013 in Instrument F 2013-012215 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand N.ne Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($75,914.17) including interest 7.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by n sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of (hem, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1.00PM on November 14. 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lol(s) 44, Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to lhe recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 73, Barry County Records Commonly known as 8707 Cory Dr. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during tho redemption period. Dated: 10/17/2013 Flagstar Bank, FSB Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87988 (10-17)(11-07) 77W1! IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ’ 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in . the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen F. Scott, a married woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 2011 and recorded Apnl 20, 2011 in Instrument Number 201104200004380. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Sixty-Four Thousand S«x Hundred Sixteen and 60/100 Dollars (S64.616.60) including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forec'oscd by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 5, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred lo in this instrument, situated in the Township of Maple Greve, County of Barry State of Michigan, is desenbed as:Beginnmg al a point on the Wesl line of Section 16. Town 2 North Range 7 West, distant South 00 degrees 20 min­ utes 46 seconds East, 550.00 feet from lhe West 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 14 seconds East, 300.00 feel; thence South 00 degrees 20 mmoles 46 seconds West 220 00 feel; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 14 seconds West. 300.00 feet to said West Section Uno; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 46 sec­ onds East. 220.00 foot along Section Line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for pub­ lic highway purposes over the Westerly 33 fGol thereof for Marshall Road. Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance With MCLA §600.324la, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from thu dale of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to lhe return of the b d amount ten­ dered al sale, plus interest If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur suant to MCI. 600.3278, the borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during ih0 redemption penod. If you are u tenant in lhe property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Da»cd- October 31, 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-013690 (10-31)(11-2»> Jeffrey un>,nown and "»ay be barred or ROPRCEATe ATTN PURCHASERS: Th,/ . rescinded by the foreciosl that event your damage, „ , "°8^’s”| MOnd°J°Eo^a h‘^’n mad<> ln JPMorgan Chase Bank, Nal.onal Association Modgogeo. cfo^ Fcbnrar, tt. and reco;d(;(; on February . in >nstnjment 20080229­ 0001857. m Barry county records M.chiqan on which mortgage there >s t0 bo dJ! al’ the dato hereof the sum of F»fty-s:x •nln..e3nr1 F1_ht Hundred Ninety and 55/100 Dollars ($56,890 55) Under the power of sate conla ned in said gage and the statute in such case made and prov.ded. nonaris; hereby G1ven that sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of me or some part of them, at pubbc vendue, at the place of holding the c-rcu.1 court w4h«n Barry County at 1.00 PM. on November 14,2013. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. M-ch.gan, and are described as: Beginning al a point 11 rods. 11.50 feet West of the 1/4 post on the South side of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, thence North 10 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence South 10 rods, thence East 8 rods to the pomt of beginning; being in tho East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redempl on period shall bo 30 days from lhe dato of such sale. If tho property is sold al foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revved Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 60 0 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging jyi. property during. the redemption period. Dated October 17,2013 For more information, please call. FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farm ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 4427076F02 (10-17)(11-07) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose H you are in the Military, pleaso contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe cond.tions of a certain mortgage made by: Adam Lee Teesdale and Claudia Teesdale, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2004 and recorded September 1, 2004 in Instrument * 1133338 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Ocwen Loan Servicing . LLC, by assignment dated August 13, 2012 and recorded August 21. 2012 in Instrument # 2012­ 003617 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at lhe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Thir1y*Ono Cents ($167,569.31) includ­ ing Interest 3.625% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 5. 2013 Said premises ate situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of tho Northwest one-qUar1er of s0ct:0n 9, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. desCf(bcd as; Commencing a’ tne Northwest corner ol said Section 9; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds West 132 00 feet along the West Imo ol tho Northwest one-quarter ol 5a;d socl,on t0 tho point of begmnmg; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165 00 feel par’allcl with tho North hne o said section; thence North 00 degrees 09 m.nulOa 38 seconds Eas| 89 55 feet, thence South 44 degrees 3q 4G s£?conds East 315 61 South 63 degrees 17 min­ utes 26 seconds WoJ 241 35 fOet; Nor1h e9 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds West 172 00 feet, to the West me of said Snmh • STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13026532-DE Estate of Cart Maurice Peak. Sr., deceased. Date of birth. 4-30-1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tho decedent, Cart Maurice Peak. Sr., died 9-15-2013. Creditors of tho docodont ore notified that all claims agamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented lo Carl Peak Jr., personal repre­ sentative, or lo both tho probate court al 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302. Hastings and tho personal rep­ resentative withm 4 months after the date ot publi­ cation ot this notice. Date: October 28, 2013 Vandervoort. Christ & Fisher. P.C. By: James E. Reed P33703 70 W. M;ch;gan Avenue, Suite 450 Battle Creek. Ml 49017 269-965-7000 Cad Peak, Jr. 20936 Hard.ng Rd. Battle Crock, Ml 49017 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, pleaso contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Mark L. Anderson and Gwen J. Anderson. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nommee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21. 2007 and recorded August 29. 2007 in Instrument n 20070829-0001410 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by assignment dated June 23, 2010 and recorded July 6, 2010 In Instrument H 201007060006403 on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due nt the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($96,449.76) including interest 6.25% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part ol thorn, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County a! 1.00 PM on November 14, 2013 Said premises aro situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 405. 406. and the West one-half of tho 407 Al-GonQuin Lake Properties. Unit No.2, according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Pago 63 Commonly known as 2700 Chippewa Trail. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale, or upon tho expiration ol the notice requ-red by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later: or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold nt foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys tho property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption peri­ od. Doted: 10/17/2013 Nationstar Mortgage LLC Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-88164 (10-17)(11-07) 77M151S IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. . MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew A Norton. A Single Man and Jessica D Lawless. A Single Woman, to Washington Mutual Bank. FA. Mortgagee, dated August 16. 2007 and recorded August 20, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070820­ 0001083, Barry County Records, Michigan. Sa;d mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 14/100 Dollars ($47,864,14) including interest at 7.375®= per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged promises, or some part ol them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 5, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as: Land s-tuatod in the Township of Woodland. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, is described as fol'ows- Lots 14. 15 and 16 of Innovation Subdivision accord ng lo tho Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 21 of Barry County Records. The redempbon period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §500.324la. m which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days ttom date of such salo TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS1 The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale In that event, your damages, rf any. are im.led solely to Itte return ol tho bid amount tun- IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made >n lhe cond.tions of a mortgage made by M>cha<H F Byington, a single man, »o Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee (of Homecoming-, Financial, LLC (f/k/a Homecomings Financial Network. Inc ), its successors or ass gns. Mortgagee, dated December 19. 2007 and record­ ed December 20. 2007 :n Ins’nirnont Nurr.oer 20071220-0005386. Barry County Record'. Michigan Said mortgage is now held by Ocv.en Loan Sorvic.ng, LLC b/ assignment There h claimed to be due at the date hereof the cum of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-S'X and 96/100 bofars ($48 866 96) including interest at 7.125% per .annum. Under the power of sate contained in said matgagu and thu statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wvt be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at putre vendue at the place ol hold ng the circuit court within Burry County . Mich gan at 1 00 PM on NOVEMBER 14. 2013 Sa>d promises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as1 Land situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, Stale of Michigan, is described as follows.Commen&ng at a po nt on lhe East and West quarter Imo of Section 32, in the center of tno angling highway running through the Northwest quarter of the South-west quarter, runnmg thence East on said quarter line to Wall Lake, thcr.ce Southeasterly along the shore of Wall Lake to the one-half quarter Ime running North and South; thence South along thc sa d one-ha'f quarter hne far enough to include one and one-half acres; thence West parallel with the East and West quarter Ime to the center of said angling highway: thence Northeasterly along the center of sa d angling high­ way to tho place of beginning, in the Northwest frac­ tional quarter of tno Southwest fractional quarter of Section 32. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from tho dato of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resend lhe sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to tho property during tno redemption penod. If you aro a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 17. 2013 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Filo No. 13-011315 (10-17)(11-07) 77M-4JO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rosc.nd- In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence E. ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. Monroe, a mamed man and Shani J. Monroe, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2006, and recorded on October 12, 2006 In instrument 1171308, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank Nabonal Trust Company, as trustee for Soundv.ew Homo Loan Trust 2006 EQ2 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-EQ2 as assignee as doc­ umented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Sixty-Threo Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two and 09/100 Dollars ($63,522.09). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute m such case made ar.d pro­ vided. notice is hereby g<ven that sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged piom ses, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 21, 2013. Said promises ate situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Tho West Lot 1236 of said Let bounded on the North by Lot 1212 and of tho East s du by Lot 1238, South by Marshall Street and West by Lots 1239 ana 1240, In lhe City (Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof) The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless detvrm ned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, m which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sokl at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower w.if be held responsible to tho person who buys lhe property at ine mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage liolder for damag.ng the property during |h<? redemption penod Dated Octobor 24. 2013 ,h“ derod al sate, plus interest. It me property >s sold at foreclosure sale, pur। t0 MCL 600 3278, the borrower w.ll bo held required by MCI 600 324; of' u,,°n 01 ,h8 or unless MCL COO 3240(1?.J' *lhib|'e''er is later, mcoon-j ble to the person who buys (he property al he mortgage foreclosure sale of to tho mortgage holder for damage to tne property during tho FC S (248) 593-1304 redemption penod I, you aro u tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 43334 -5422 600 3241 or MCI 600 324u°?<,a™?. **h redemption penod shall " ’*lvcht such sale, or upon m0 e’■,'°n' ty is sold at foreclosure 111,10 P'S?0'; the Revised Judicature Aa ChaP'°r 3jr°' 600.3278, the borrower w.!' s 1 under MCL the person who buys nn, responsible to foreclosure sale or to in0 m ®^Hy al Hie mortgage aging the property dunnf) holder (of dan’* Dated: 10'31/20’3 Ocwt,n । ^dernphon penod Assignee ol Mortgagee'A^°dh Servicing . LLC. Associates. PC flu Potestivo & Rochester H»Rs, Ml 463oy Blvd. Suite 100 No 1'3 89251 (10-31 )(n 844-5123 Our File Dated November 7, 2013 Orlans Associates. P C . Attorneys for Senncer PO Box 5041 Troy. W 46007 File No 13013796 (11-07)(H'28) For more information, please Cail. Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Serv-cer Fite 4429846F01 (10-24){11-14) �^*99 72 — Thursday, Novorrfw 7. 2013 — Tho HasVogs Bannet Store c|erks, citizen thwart alleged robber’s getaway Robert Donald Hammond, 24. of ITellon. sentenced Oct. 30 in Barry County v ircun Court lo 48 to 180 months in prison lor probation violation. Hammond was origi­ nally charged in Aug. 2010 for criminal sexu­ conduct, al third degree. Judge Amy McDowell noted Hammond failed to com­ plete the Swift and Sure Sanctions program and also failed the K-Pep program, an alter­ native and intensive counseling program aimed at keeping participants out of prison. He has been charged three times with proba­ tion violation since thc incident. 2010 Hammond was given credit for 333 days already served in jail and ordered to pay Si,648 in court fines and costs. McDowell also objected lo a request for Hammond to participate in a boot camp program. John Peter Vandermeer, 36, of Hastings, was ordered to continue serving the 36 months of probation ordered in February' 2012. He was in Barry County Circuit Court Oct. 30 for a charge of violating his proba­ tion. Vandermeer was originally charged in 2012 with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. In addition to continuing proba­ tion, Vandermeer was ordered to undergo a substance abuse assessment and attend A A meetings three times per week. Circuit Court to 90 days mI ja ; * a chafJ,e of probation alter pleading g sentence ofm.inminingadmglK.u^XX IIe was sentenced Oct. 30 for probation viola­ tion. He was ordered to serve 30 days each for two counts of interfering with electronic devices and domestic violence. He was given credit for 19 days served in jail and was ordered to pay $1,334 in costs and fines. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell ordered that he may be discharged from probation when the court assessment are delivery and manufacture of improper transporting of nianj Holt, " _ P tion after pleading guilty 1,1 Augu> - ‘ *^4. with a dangerous weapon. He was gi it for 103 days jail <’’nx: ‘served. He to attend AA and bcar]n8 to put a mask on TL°r’ sbe saw a man try ing man ran out. clerk hollered, and lhe tenced in Barry County Circuit o to 12 months in jail and 60 month ordered call, a second and were r Central Dispatch at Ionia County clerk at thc Sun()Cn^ Second was from a the buzzer for that .J’Ccs onl>’- missed. Justin Alan Stone, 29. turning < A man attempting ln M,,tion, who reported a which is for cm^/n,er by the back door, Narcotics Anonymous meetings five times pc and lake anger management treatments, also was ordered to wear an electronic ale - hol-monitoring device for 90 days UP^ release from jail. An additional charge of assault/resisting a police officer was is A friend of the cl,^. , . the station, discos. £??’ho haPI>fncd lO William Harvey-Boze, 28. of Delton, was sentenced in Barry1 Gounty Circuit Court Oct. 30 to 10 months in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to operating and maintaining a meth lab in the presence of a minor. He pleaded guilty to the charge in September. He was given credit for 125 days already served in the county1 jail and ordered to pay S1,948 in court costs and fines. In addition lie was ordered to complete the adult drug court program, attend AA and and receive substance abuse counseling. Jon Paul Lehman, 38, of Woodland, was Additional charges of operating and main­ sentenced Oct. 30 to 12 months in jail and 60 taining a meth lab and delivery and manufac­ months on probation after pleading guilty to a ture of marijuana were dismissed. In a sepa­ charge of assault with harm less than murder rate case, Harvey-Boze also was ordered to He was given credit for 164 days served in serve 10 months in jail and 60 months proba­ jail and ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines tion for a charge of failure to pay child sup­ and costs. In addition, he was ordered not to port. He pleaded guilty to that charge in have any contact with the victim, receive cog­ September and was sentenced Oct. 30. He nitive behavior therapy, undergo anger man­ also was ordered agement, have a mental health assessment includes $31,720 in restitution. to pay $32,918 which citizens to report any suspicions behavior. We’d rather find out it was nothing than have to take a burglary report the next day." Bender said he was especially pleased with how well central dispatch responded, taking thc calls seriously, and dispatching officers. • Snyder was arraigned on unarmed robbery charges, causing fear, and dnink driving. He is lodged in the Ionia County jail. Joel Snyder is charged with unarmed robbery, causing fear, and drunk driving in the alleged hold-up of the Lake Odessa Shell station Tuesday evening, Oct. 29. at description of the J flowed him. getting a number, then calle/*’ and a licenser plalC lion. Police with the informa- As officers frnm n .. Department and^. 8 Lake Odessa Pohee ers were inside th’ Police troop­ video tape, the ea|| lUnora s,illion >e*,cw,n8 ^nie in wilh the desenp- tion. around lhe vilhge fo^crs bc?an ? 1“^ While on Bonan?at V Vchic? Solutions, they near Org.ll K.tchen missed. Narcotics Anonymous five times per week, paid in full. around and walkinJ' ’’nniediatrly Shortly after th*?'1 third call is suspended with nssessalso was ordered to pay $ charges ot menu and lines. IWo additional ch«g Police Chief Mark Bender. “We always ask Mattson An alert gas st*.-^'h rk a suspicious man _.nikrk notified station at 1401 j ' .ler he entered ^b,[ into the baihn>o^n>ke St. and walked r k nf Shelbyville, Joseph Marcus ~ ' n n, County was sentenced Oct. 30 !n;. ‘u 34 months David Joshua Curtis Riggs, 25, of Springfield, bv h ‘ Winona! charges ota-ul. by and domestic violence were d.-nus^ had taken platiaZe^r1 “ "I Lake Street. ' She" s,a'*on on Jordan Leas ing thc Sunoco station, state troopers saw thc suspect dri\> k. l , radioed to the Ucb> h“d'"S n"rth;Th'* ik^„ uaKc Odessa officer, and 8 cy made a felony stop, which requires two or more Care 7 H . Joel Snyder, age 37, fit tfie description and one turned in her purse, but store employees said they did not have it. Police advised her Intruder assaults couple, flees, is arrested to cancel her credit cards and notify her banks. A 42-year-old Hastings man was arrested and faces charges of home invasion and domestic violence after an Oct. 28 incident. matched images on the Sunoco video tape. He Hastings City Police were informed of the was placed under arrest. All of the stolen assault that occurred in the 300 block of money was recovered After his arrest. S^der told the officers he East Green Street. A man and woman were Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were in the home when another man entered the called lo a store near Dowling Oct. 24 had been a pan-time police officer in Lake home uninvited and assaulted thc couple. where a witness told police she saw man Odessa tn the late |99os. Records show he After fleeing from the scene, the 42-year- taking items out of mailboxes, opening worked for the depanmem old man was found by police and arrested. them, and discarding lhe items in the weeds He was booked into the Barry County Jail. and grass. The incident was reported short­ Snyder had a Honda driver’s license, but ly before I p.m. Officers located the man had been staying at his father’s home in Guns stolen from described by the woman. They knew the less than six months on a part-time basis jn 1998. Grand Rapids. He had taken the car without permission. His father declined man was on probation and found him with a bottle of liquor in his pocket. They also pressing 01606616 charges. found a small electronic device that played Christmas carols. involved did just what we Everyone would want them to do,’’ said Lake Odessa and have treatment as recommended. Two A 51-year-old Middleville man reported theft of two guns from Friendship Court. 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The card had an area where it appeared a small electronic device was, removed and believe it is the same one found on the suspect. The suspect was booked into the Barry County Jail on proba­ tion-violation charges. with a combined estimated value of $3,800. Police investigate Gas cans come up missing from garage theft of cash, diamond tie tack A 73-year-old Hastings woman reported theft was reported Oct. 19. Barry County Staff Writer pleaded no Items Later police Christmas card among the mail discarded in theft of two gas cans from her garage. The By Julie Makarewicz passenger occupancy. Court Wednesday morning. Derrick Allen McElhaney, 23. allegedly had heroin and narcotics in his system when he was driving a vehicle in a May 12 accident that claimed thc life of Faith Allen of Lake Odessa and her unborn child. Sheriff’s deputies were called to lhe 2000 block of Coats Grove Road, Hastings, for the report. The woman told police the only thing she noticed missing were the two gas cans - one six gallons and one 2.5 gallons. Both were about half full of fuel, she told police. Crash ends in trip to jaii for driver A 20-year-old Morrice man was arrested McElhaney pleaded no contest to operat­ and booked into the Barry' County Jail on ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing charges of operating a motor vehicle while a miscarriage, operating a motor vehicle intoxicated. Police were called to a one- while intoxicated causing death, operating a vehicle crash on 9 Mile Road near Lindsey motor vehicle while his license privileges Road were suspended causing death, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing seri­ ous injury, operating a motor vehicle while his license privileges were suspended causing senous injury; possession of a controlled subslanve of heroin, and possession of a narcotic in Orangeville Township around 11:10 p.m. Oct. 31. Thc driver told police he lost control of hi.s vehicle and hydroplaned on lhe wet roads. The vehicle crashed into a guard rail. The man reportedly admitted to police he had consumed a beer before driv­ ing. Cash and a diamond tie tack were report­ edly taken from a home in thc 600 block of North Church Street. Hastings. City police were called to the home and told lhe last time thc cash or tie tack had been seen was in August. The homeowner noticed lhe items missing Oct. 29. Police are still inves­ tigating the theft. Swerving driver lands behind bars A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy observed a drive make a sweeping wide turn into oncoming lane on Irving Road from Main Street, Middleville. Thc officer report­ ed lhe driver then swerved within his lane and crossed lhe double line. T’he officer stopped thc vehicle and after conducting field sobriety' tests arrested the driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. 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Man reportedly takes items from mailboxes , I,cx cn»nc jdb wjll be d,s- .... in front of the residence and was locked. The owner had lhe only key. An^ McI^ivcPTd coun ^stpka Hastings Police were contacted Nov. 4 by Michigan Slate Police in Charlotte say ing they had was accepted. 11??^ his no contest pl a recovered the stolen vehicle in a field just his lack of nun^rPy“^s outside of that city. The vehicle has been night. ofhat continues. 3:47 p.ni. "on Mjj1® accident occurred at Road in Rutland t’ “‘fhway near Goodwill passenger, CoreyT^hip. McElhaney and a 5 then later tiansfk.J'Hospital fi)r irJ(une! Rapids. to Spectrum in Grand Purse missing after shopping trip An Faith Allen Hospital. Her unb? lifted to SP*‘nJm the accident. All^.^ld died MW 12 af,er and hit a tree. McElhaney ij>. 8:15 a m. Dec ]] ^lice inves(iSated 11C ^cElhaney was soul"* bis vehicle letl 81-year-old Shelbyville woman reported her purse was missing after she fin­ ro t^ ping she realized her purse was missing. She said she did not know if she left it in the cart while she put items in the vehicle or it someone took it while she. was loading the items She returned to Walmart to see it any- ’^ulcd back in court at ^ntencing et A,‘sr 1v?',,m'inK "ith Amazon the package had been shipped, he also con nnned with the po.t oftke that the p ck^e had been delivered. Police an. i„ve‘Iiga^' the missing item The incident v. ,s r -t 2 ■ Oct 23 about 7:30 p.m. “ re’xmcd Gun, ammo taken from vehicle A 23-yeat-old Middleville nrm . »• a P.S.OI hi' v"’i • .'•|X,I,7I parked at the Bradford Whik. ","I“l- Ihe theft was reported shonly L i*?"1' ished shopping at Walmart in Hastings She told police when she got home from shop­ Michigan Si4lc d£<I tWo tjay > later, accident and bound on M-43 deputies he received only two of the pack­ relumed to the owner, and thc investigation the event* both taken to p..n M,ce of ciark!*'',Ile' A 52-year-old Hastings man reported he was expecting three packages delivered to hts home, e had ordered some iu.ms lrvlm r\m.azon He told Barry County Sheriff (kt. 23. lhe man sard he noticed th ' " of his vehicle had been rui»mai.' ? "'',hle rhe handgun that had been ln uJt? '"'a ,ha' ear. along wilh <-o loaded n^.?,?k of ■nosing. He sard three b«& Wlogne also «.ere ,nissin„ lro,n ,ul ‘non’s vehicle. ‘ u 'nside the �Tbo HasUngs Banner - Thursday November 7,2013 - Pgn 13 . Walter misses medal by four-tenths of a second 'S,’lhe by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took a while for Thomapple Kellogg sen­ ior David Wallet to know how happy he placed . • sVt(ing a Schoo! cross country race|6injnut^ A’r^nal record 21:49.6. The freshman Gorton was thc only Trojan running at lhe state finals for the first lime. fourth-place isher. “I thought I was like 27th, .so when that guy was right there at thc end I thought 1 was sale but things happen 1 guess.” Walter said “Somebody has got to get 31 st.” 199th finish with lhe i;ooJ > yea,) call-, W'neh L J"n,OrH Jo. but no, q'?4s'l<«e to a state medal t^’We as • Walter Winchester was 35th in the DiviXn 2 girls’ race Saturday* v ,n8 in 19^91 gW-1nche5^'l’el^girts^toii 13lh-place lini>hTI,C TK r '8W>nint5Onh’<i '"Phon.ore Olivia Lambeth 8Jsenior Bryn Deyer 107lh ■■ 20.2^9 lu, Janie Noih hdbi Shepherd ' 123rd 158th in 21:00-5- K 17: 55.1 and Bredcnlxrg in 17:55,9. St in in 2013. On the wet, Trojan to improve on her lime from the 2012 chance hed earned a state medal with a top-30 a second behind the guy in, front of him, fourth tenths of a second behind thc 30th fin­ Gorton muddy course this season Beyer was thc lone with everyone else for thc times to be put on lhe wall on the inlield at Michigan about 50 yards to go to lhe finish line. He fin­ ished in thc middle of that pack, fourTenths of Rachael The other six girls helped thc TK team to a Saturday. Waller had to head across pit row, and wait finish. Walter was in a pack of seven runners with freshman and should he with his performance at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals International Speedway in Brooklyn. In his head, he thought there was a good Junior Taylor Ward was 169th in 21:10.6 \ru'?',’ i|“, in his final h1..h”u,1"O’ team, Johns’ Karrigan Smith was third in 18 04.0. The top six finishers were all juniors, a group which Darmofal Mcg Mason’s included 18:21.8), Forest Hills (fourth. Northern's Morgan Posthurna (fifth 18:21.9), South Christian’s Alexis Miller (sixth, 18: 40.1). Pennficld senior Audrianna Bomamann was seventh in 18:43.4. St. Clair took the Disision 2 boys’ champi­ finals. Grand Rapids Christian was the over­ whelming champion in the Division 2 girls onship, with 106 points. St. Joseph was sec­ ond with 127, followed by Cirand Rapids meet, finishing nearly KM) points ahead of Christian 180. runner-up Spring Lake. Christian finished Chelsea 246, Forest Hills Northern 252. East with 109 points to Spring Lake’s 205. Otsego was third with 213 points, followed Linden 198. Otsego 226. Grand Rapids 276. Forest Hills Eastern 289 by Linden 216, East Grand Rapids 219, South and Sturgis 229 in the top ten. Cedar Springs had the individual champion Christian 226, Warren Regina 229, Sparta on the hoys’ side too. with junior Austin 231, Gull Lake 290, Forest Hills Northern 308, DeWitt 309, Vicksburg 337, Thornapple Sargent finishing in 15:42.7. Mason senior Mason VanDyke was second in 15:48.5. The Kellogg 343, Chelsea 348, and Cedar Springs top five guys all finished m less than 16 min­ 356 in the top 15. The individual champion, junior Kenzie utes, with Corunna sophomore Blake Watson Weiler, who edged McCormick fourth in 15:58.1, and Otsego Detroit County Day’s Jackie Bnedenberg in thc final stretch to thc third in 15:52.5. Haslett senior Alex senior Justin Starr fifth in 15:59.1. finish, led Cedar Springs. Weiler finished in nomapple Kellogg’s Olivia Lamberg rounds the corner just beyond the twojptle mark, alongside East Grand Rapids’ Kate Krug Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Coach steps aside after nine years leading Saxon football by Brett Bremer times, plowing forward with lhe football Sports Editor using the Wing-T offense he learned at East Hastings won one varsity football game in Kentwood High School. He will be remem­ thc ihree seasons prior to Fred Rademacher’s bered in Hastings for that offense, thc physi­ hiring as head coach. cality his team’s played with, going for two The Saxons won one game his first year, aS won the Saxons more games than ihey lost seasons as head coach, including one playoff during his years (42-38). win in five trips to the stale’s postseason tour­ i 36ft though, with a 1-8 mark in 2013. Tuesday. Rademacher said. “If anything (going 1-8) made the decision even harder. I think we kind of in thc back of my mind for a few years built a pretty good program there. We had a now. It’s kind of a w’cird one, because it’s not lot of success, and that’s really not the way really thc grind of lhe season. It’s the thought that I wanted to go out. Being lhe competitor months.” that I am. it made it a little harder It didn’t going into the next nine Rademacher said. make it easier. At the same lime, just to satis­ “With me teaching at East Kentwood and <#' traveling back and forth. I’ve got a great staff. I’ve got great support, but just to do it right, ■. 41 Thornappjp. „ fejlagg.. s?pi<x~Pwa<L Walter (center) works his way through the pack as it closes in on the two-mile mark Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thomapple Kellogg's Janie Noah (363) and Bryn Beyer (360) race along together just beyond the mile mark Satursday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn during the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “To be perfectly honest. I went into this season thinking that this was going to be it,” "It’s time. It’s been nine years. It’s been of 3 (ISl His tenure as coach ended as it began nament. Hastings announced Rademacher has stepped down as varsity football coach CO U NT*' n and going for it on fourth down, traits which and finished with 42 total victories in his nine fy my ego isn’t a good enough reason to go for another year.” Rademacher was athletic director Mike to be there to run the weight room and all that, Goggins’ first hire in his current position. I’m not ready to go through another offsea­ son.” tradition for us and he will be missed.” “He did a great job of restoring a winning Hastings won four games in Rademacher’s Goggins said in a statement Tuesday. second, season, Jhe^ reached the state playoffs .-v The coaching position will be posted inter­ in 2007 and eame'd its lone playoff win under nally and externally in December with the his guidance finishing the year with a 7-4 hope that it will be filled in January, added mark. His team’s won seven games four Goggins. Smiles help Trojan volleyball team top Caledonia Thomapple by Brett Bremer Sydney Krol. “We did it for everybody. It did­ They’ve got goals that they want to do and Neither team played particularly well. The Sports Editor n’t matter who it was, or if they made a mis­ how they want to execute. Hopefully, we’ll Fighting Scots really struggled to pass the bail Armock put up 15 assists and also had two take or made a good play.” play to our potential.” much of the night. Both teams w'ere aggres­ blocks. Adrianna Bunce led Caledonia with sive at the service line, but made a lot of five digs and Brcdeweg had four. Kellogg’s varsity volleyball Hansen three for the Fighting Sails. Kara team earned its school’s first ever postseason Staying positive, excited and loose is some­ The Trojans were slated to face Byron victory in a Class A state tournament Monday thing that hasn’t always come naturally to this Center in the district semifinals Wednesday. team, but the girls have worked on it. That The district championship match is set for “You’ve got to serve and pass to win in showed Monday. Saturday at East Grand Rapids High .School at high school, al least that’s what I’ve found.” Caledonia seniors who played their final var­ I p.m. The Bulldogs scored a 2-1 win over thc Webber said. TK setter Holly sity contest Monday. when the Trojans knocked off visiting Caledonia 3-0 in the opening round of the dis­ trict volleyball tournament. East Grand Rapids is hosting this week’s tournament, but opening round matches were “Coach always says smiling relaxes us. ft’s so true," said Krol. The home crowd helped, with painted-up at home sites, giving the Trojans the chance to classmates, a play on their home court in front of their encouraging signs throughout the crowd. loud group of parents and Trojans at their quad last week. Sydney LeMay led the Trojans to the win errors. The Trojans had ten and the Scots 11. Hannah Dougherty Latham, Cara Murphy, Ashley and Bunce were the four Dahlke passed up 25 “They’ve done a great job leading their assists in lhe win. She also had nine digs and team all season,” Webber said. “Not all of Monday, pounding 13 kills to go along with three aces. She tied for the team lead in digs them got to start, but they were supporting the with Amy Ziccarcllo, who also had nine to go people that were starting in front of them, just along with five kills. Jessica Ziccarcllo had bringing that effort every single day to prac­ eight kills for TK. Krol finished with seven tice and being there with their team. We had a home fans. They topped the Fighting Scots by “They’ve never had that before.” said TK seven digs. One particularly powerful attack found the face of Caledonia libero MacKenzi lhe scores of 25-13, 25-15, 25-20 taking head coach Patty Pohl. “That was a lot of fun B redew eg early in the third set and sent her to advantage of all the positive energy they for them. They’ve done a lot of talking since the evening. digs and two aces. Erin Scheidel added two losing season and they still hung in every sin­ could find. “We made a point after every single play to we played at Byron Center (Oct. 29) and they Caledonia head coach Katie Webber was gle game. It’s going to be hard. It’s a good realized we really need to be up and encour­ happy with lhe way her team rallied even aces as well. Jessica Marvin had four kills and Sam get up and get excited," said Trojan senior aging each other and be excited. They know. without its defensive leader. bench for the rest of the group of kids." “They really stepped up and we were the closest in that last game without our libero.” Webber said. “That was huge to know that they could play with them." Nemetz signs letter of intent to join Davenport program Thomapple 1 kn Ilona’s Sydney LeMay (3) tips an attack over the block of Caledonia’s Thornapple yy Ashley Dougherty (9) during Monday's Class A District Adrianna Bunce (1) Brelt Bremorj Opener in Middleville. (Pboio uy Kellogg Sa(ter Holty Dahlke rises up to try ano biock an attack by Caledonia's Cara Murphy during Monday's Class A District oy jn Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bra£er) Hastings senior Kylee Nemetz signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Davenport University Women’s Golt program Oct. 28. in the Hastings High School library. An all-state performer this fall in Division 3. Kylee was joined by her parents John (seated right) and Tammy Nemetz (seated left), as well as (oack from left) Davenport University head coach Melanie Loughlin, Davenport assistant coach Raquel Bryant and Hastings varsity girls’ golf coach Bruce Krueger. �14 -Thurud^/.Novon ber 7.2013 - Tho Hastinqs Banner ■ — _ I « m * ■ Vikes finish perfect[league run, prep for Wayland t—. ■ B ■ ~' * ' freshman setter getting better and better at * Karly Morris had a lL freshman setter getting better and better at by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ‘Same team, new dream.” Riat was the slogan the Likewood varsity volleyball team showed of)"after finishing off the Vikings. She has seen senior libero Taylor VantLand pick things up as well. Vantlxind. the Vikings’ lone senior, had a solid night in the back row W Meredith Norn:. led Conmna “I think Taylor Vantl-md has stepped up. She is saying, ‘no, that’s mine,’” Rowland with a 3-0 win over Corunna. Tlie Vikings topped the Cavaliers 25-13, -5 20, 25-19 to finish off a 10-0 season in tlie league. They didn’t drop a single set in the said. “One good thing I saw tonight was people conference all season long. wiih that throughout the courc ol die season. on Senior Night Wednesday. Rowland really liked her communication. 11 perfect Capital Area Activities Conference White Division .season at home Wednesday, . 16 n-hidi «, go along $crvjf(or O scrvice Reynhout led (lie Vrkrngs <’> points, Vane.1th 11 kills and also had .< Pa,r '>> the attack wi and two block . The Cavaliers jot ~ ‘ from setter Skylar Napier and 19 digs from Skvlar Napier had 20 assists. Tlie winners of Thursday’s district semifi­ not shying from lhe ball, taking that lead and making it into a situation to score and not nal matches will meet Saturday at Uikewood send it free." 10 a.Hi High School in the district final* beginning at Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team celebrates its 2013 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship after a 3-0 victory over visiting Corunna Wednesday which upped the Vikings’ league record lo 10-0 on the year. Team mem­ bers are (front from left) Grade Shellenbarger, Taylor VantLand Gabie Shellenbarger. Katelin Senneker, coach Kellie Rowland, (back) Vanessa Reynhout, Charlie Smith. Marie Hendrickson, Karty Morris and Rebecca Kutch. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thc dream shifts now from a perfect con­ ference season to a run at a district champi­ Dill,’’ she said with a chuckle Wednesday. onship. That won’t be easy, as the Vikings Tlte Vikings will work on slowing down open the postseason against the No. 2 team in the Wildcat attack, while looking f°r wa>s lo score themselves. Lakewood might have to the slate in Class B. Wayland Union. The Wildcats topped Portland in the open­ ing round of the district tournament, which the Vikings are hosting, Monday. Ionia and Hastings meet up in the first ot two semifinal matches at Lakewood High School Thursday, Lakewood’s Vanessa Reynhout rises up to hit an attack against Corunna Wednesday in the Vikings’ regular sea­ son finale. (Photo by Brett Bremer) out how to block (Allison) Getty and (Krissy) at 5:30 p.m. Lakewood will take on Wayland in the second semifinal Thursday. Tlie big thing Viking head coach Kellie score in different ways than it has all season. ‘•I think we have to sharpen our skills,” Rowland said. “We have to be able to run plays away from their best players. That means Gabie (Shellenbarger) can’t just set what’s comfortable and convenient. You have to set what will score.” Shellenbarger spread things around to Rowland has planned for the few days leading record 35 assists against Corunna Wednesday. up to her team’s district opener is to “figure Rowland said she has seen her team s Viking sophomore Karly Morris dives down to dig a ball during Wednesday's CAACWhite contest with Corunna at Lakewood High School (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings and Lakewood earn Potterville tops Lion spikers m Class C tourney at G-A handful of all-state honors End of season awards are rolling in for the Vikings and Saxons. Letter of Intent lo join the Davenport varsity girls’ golf team and sophomore Emily Barker from the Lakewood varsity bers playing ArXU. Attack volleyball now has the Class C District Opener al Galesburg- a satellite club via Olivet College. We will “I’m so excited to have Emily on board with this program for two more years.” Augusta High School. The Vikings won 25-13, 25-15. girls’ golf team have both been named all­ Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch said. state in Division 3 after earning medals a the “The team feeds off of her energy, enthusi­ Division 3 State Finals. Barker is the first asm. and competitiveness.” girl lo ever earn all-stale honors at Lakewood. In her four seasons of varsity golf, Carpenter said. "We have several team mem­ has two years left at Lakewood. University Women’s Golf program. Barker Senior Kylee Nemetz from the Hastings' Potterville put an end to the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team’s season Monday, in also continue our scrimmages next summer as lhe scores of 25-17, Potterville advanced lo face lhe host Rams in lhe district semifinals Wednesday. It was an outstanding year for thc Saxons It was the final varsity contest for five Lion seniors, Courtney Walker, Jordan Woodman. classroom. Hastings and Lakewood were Marissa Pierce, Kandys Larsen and Hadley Joppie. Nemetz participated in thc state finals four both named Academic All-State teams for times, winning state medals in her junior lhe 2013 season, with GPA’s over 3.5. Each Lion head coach Sarah Carpenter wished and senior seasons. Barker has been to the program also had a senior named to lhe aca­ the seniors good luck and has already turned stale finals in each of her two varsity sea­ demic all-state team, Katie Brown from the underclassmen’s focus to growing for the sons. Nemetz recently signed her National Hastings 2014 season. Lakewood. Victoria Hager from "Tliis summer our open gyms will be at the high school every Tuesday night all suriimcr,” * Bronson meet in lhe first district semifinal al Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday. The district and Vikings on thc golf course and in the and well.” Springport and Dansville were slated to championship match is slated for tonight at 0 p.m. Lion sophomore Taylor Medina sets the ball up during Monday’s Class A District Opener against Potterville at Galesburg-Augusta High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) positivity the ball as teammate MirPasses provides some backup d ierce (7> Class c Distrie! Podurt^ Morays Potterville at Gaiesbim?\ School. (Photo by Perrv’ia 7 urrY Hardm) a9ainst High �k-Vj. i<':X,!.'< ' ' * f> s,y w/x Sr A •< -*- 5 < • • / < • "■ JLA * make Holiday g^atheri^ Local vendors have unique gifts, ideal for STRESS FREE COOKING ~ »y finrf&th family with these simply recipes . y >F1»N WITH Tllfe.jtl « Includes HoInn^Wv m CSTfVE �CEiLEBBSATE^ -w Independent & Assisted Livingfor Seniors ■ Carveth Village is one of the best places co enjoy retirement living and assisted living. The one and two bedroom inde­ pendent apartments are located on one floor with walk our patios. They have full kitchens, washer/dryer, Di reel’V, plus every resident receives a wireless personal alarm. Meal plan and utilities (except telephone) included in the monthly rent. The campus is monitored by a closed circuit TV system. Remember, Carveth Village is pct friendly! Carveth Village Assisted Care\s an “all-inclusive” campus. Assistance with activities of daily living, meals, laundry-linen service, fsenuion monitored by a RN, wireless personal alarms, housekeeping. DirecTV, and telephone are included in the monthly rent. Carveth Village is licensed by the State of Michi-, and is a smoke free campus. Peters Owners Give us a call now for your tour (269) 795-4972 ' I WWW.CarvethViilage.com ^Remember... ifyou can’t live alone... live with us! 690 W. Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 ................................. . ■ ‘ ' I �CELEBRATE . LOCAL BUSINESSES time to turn on the oven and December. When hosting a whip up a batch of cookies or gathering of coworkers, fam­ where, and shop owners may be able to special-order cakes with the aroma of pun­ ily or friends, choose local bulk gifts. Smaller retailers gent cinnamon and nutmeg. venues for social events so may also offer specialized Others would prefer desserts travel to and from the party is services, such as gift-wrap­ that provide homemade flair easier on guests. Parlies can ping or personal without the effort. Local bak­ eries experience an upswing take place anywhere, includ­ ing movie theaters, bowling ping. Shopping locally in business this time of year alleys, as shoppers flock to choose among the pastries, cookies indoor floral nurseries. wine stores, and shop­ help holiday shoppers save time and sup­ port their communi­ Gifting and pies in display cases. Shopping at local vendors Whether a dessert comes directly from your kitchen or that of a local confectionary often means more personal­ ized service and a less stressful experience. shop, chances are guests will enjoy each delectable favorite shop owner so that ties. Develop a rapport with a he or she can alert you lo pri­ bite. If you have a custom­ order dessert in mind, con­ sult with the bakery well in vate sales or put coveted advance to ensure your dessert will be available when hosting friends and gift not easily found else­ items on the side. A specialty store may have that unique family. Catering Roasts and lavish tables are part of the holiday sea­ son. but so are tho corporate parties and cocktail events Time is in short supply dur­ ing tho holiday season. form any building that comprise a social sea­ son. Catering a party is an easy way to offer guests deli­ cious food with minimal work. Between the shopping, cook­ ing. baking and wrapping, there seems to be precious Decorating a homo can take an entire day or more, but delegating the work to a dec­ orating service will provide few hours to tackle anything you with professional-looking Local caterers can provide everything from sit-down din­ else. Those who desire an results as well as free time to ners to buffet spreads. Some other obligations. Decorators can work out­ doors stringing lights and restaurants that do not nor­ mally cater events may offer old-fashioned, homemade holiday can still experience all of the seasonal magic by deferring some of the work to tackle local businesses. creating a winter wonderland in the fraction of the time it Decorating takes homeowners to deco­ Much of the splendor of the holiday season comes directly from the intricately decorated houses and store­ fronts. Twinkling lights and garlands of fresh pine boughs can instantly trans­ rate their homes. special packages this timo of year. Different customers are vying for the services of caterers within a small win­ dow of lime. Contract with a linking preferred caterer early on to What would the holiday season be without the sweet treats and inviting smells of guarantee you can benefit from their services. freshly baked goods? The Parties Social calendars cooler weather is an ideal come November fill up and SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. NOV 30 Small Business Saturday directs attention back to the businesses that serve their community and the owners who live in that community �SkcAing, tte SfaMb ,r- j ¥corating jour home for lhe holidays is a tradition steeped in history and f //• culture, with decorations and styles being handed down from one genera­ J' tion to lhe next But Swse days, lhe abundanca of read y ava<tebte resources ♦ from bocks and magazines teteviston and cr.'.rw media - has inspired decorators to embrace he'dr, datoatng toad tons from around the wodd. as well as seek­ ing ideas to erabbh new traditois. Decorat.ng have changed conventional expectations of the famty tree. Nonelhe'ess. the process o! adorning the Christmas tree is inherent* fy laced w.th trad ton For some, these traditions might involve the ceremonial placement cl an inherited tree-topper For others it might be Lhe establishment cl new decora: ng trad-tons. White the end result may be qu-’te d Her ent from days of old. family mem­ bers w.i undouttedy reminsce over heiriocm ornaments or recal the memo­ ry cl loved ones who inspired them to hand down certain traditions to the next generator. I'M CAHVs Hotday greet-ng cards can bring a srr e to your face, but they can also p;’e up quekry, beccm.ng a cluttered mess It you can) bear to th*ow these cards away, and a p-te cl cdd;y s^ed cants rs i/ucceptab'e, you incorporate 1'ie wds into a f<?$L-.3 hcusohoto deco- ratot . evofi.-ed in complexly over the years. These scenes, depicting the birth of Jesus, once consisted of smaH fig­ urines • featuring Joseph. Mary and Lhe baby Jesus - d.splay on a mantle, chef OVrblHHl DECORATIONS Hang a stop of decorate/e nbben from an fnLror door or waJ, and ctap'o g-ec?.ng cants onto t>? rbben as they an.'.a in you’ mi^box. As more cards amve. start a new rbben You can also assemble greetng cards r to a montage, using taps to score tne cards tn place. Remember Lhe days when decofat<;>g tire extenor of your home involved hangng a couple strands of Ch-tstous Ights and maybe a wooden snowman? White there's netting wrong w.th these smp'e d-splays m many neighbor­ hoods, hvv.rg Christmas fights isnl just a holiday task. It's a trad-con. Creative homeowners invest court­ Jess hours and a let of money in tner 1 ght d.3pto/ These extravagant spectacles become irteractive shows, wdh fghts fiashmg. danong and chang ng colors in lKt'l*ilNG THE THl !. These days mere s no limit to tne decorating options available for your Christmas tree Artificial trees, advanced tghtjng cptois and entire stores dedicated to Christmas F* perfect sync with Chr-stmas canto blaring botfy from hdden speakers It's not uncommon to enter afflu­ ent neghbomoods and sec signs ask­ ing viewers to tune into a specie red o station, which wJ p'ay holiday muse and give information about each home's display. These dazz'r.g demonstration:; have become viral sensatons on’me. with people around Iho world logging on to v.ew the holiday pageantry. NATIVITIES Nat-vity scenes are another tongstond ng decorative trad sen that has also of coftoe table. Today, co’lectofs seek out intri­ cately hand painted ceramic sets, in wrio'e or in part, including the three wise men and various animals Nativity scenes became larger as they were incorporated into outdoor displays, and finally lock on a l ie of the-.' own as peo­ ple began dressing the part to create l.-vo nativity scenes and reenactments. The Art of Orthopedic Care and Pain Management YOUR HEALTH IS OUR LIFE'S WORK b • % Joint Roplacemont and Reconstruction ’ * **’ • -- — .*• b Minlmelly invasive Alternatives ..4j. ~ ...» .......... b Phyefc .......... . . .. _ ( MdH Our Pain Management Clinic is here to improve your quality of life, alleviate your suffering and help you cope with long-term painful conditions. Pain is considered by a number of people as a simple problem, although it can be a very complex and challenging situation. ' The goal is to eliminate the pain and to help the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. patient live a healthy and functional lifestyle. 840 Cook Road Hastings, Ml 49058 537 W. Main Street Ionia, Ml 48846 551 Linn Street Allegan, Ml 49010 Call Today: (269) 945-9520 (800) 596-1005 Visit us online: www.hoc-ml.com http://www.hoc-mi.c �CELEBRATE Stress-Free Cooking ✓—he holiday* arc luppnsed to be "the most wvnderful time of the year," but preparing a holiday meal can take some of the C/n joy out of spending time with loved ones. However, with a bit of planning, you can enjoy more lime with your family this vx yrar without stressing over the food. Additionally, make note of any dish­ es that have similar cooking times and temperatures, as these may be dishes that can be cooked at the same time. GET ORGANIZED When preparing a targe meal, a common mistake is not establishing a timeline for the entire meal's cooking process. Your goal is to have every­ thing come together at the same time, with warm foods ready to sene along­ side any other dishes that may have been prepared ahead of time. After planning your menu, note each item’s preparation and cooking limes, next, decide when you’d like everything ready to scat, from there, work backward lo create a chronologi­ cal outline detailing the limes when each item must best be started and finished. along with any key times for checking thc progress of slvw-coakrd items, such a* nuMi or uM>wrotr». Clean out lhe refrigerator a few days before the holiday. Get rid of left­ overs and other duller lo make room for storing food and items that will be needed for your holiday meal. Consider using a Urge cooler to hold cold drinks, lo provide additional spare. Review each recipe’s ingredients and check your pantry to see what you have in stock, make a cumulative gro­ cery list for lhe items you lack. Making multiple trips to the store is an unnec­ essary stress that can be avoided. Be sure that your knives are sharp, and that you have an assortment of cutting boards, measuring cups and cooking utensils. You may also want to consider the types of pots and pans you'll need, and how many yuull need at one time. COOK AHEAD Many dishes such as casseroles and pies can be rooked a day or two ahead of the actual holiday, and then reheated prior to serving time. Turkeys and hams can be cooked the day before, as well m being sliced and plated. You can saw the meal's juices, using them before and during reheating, to keep lhe meats from dry­ ing out. SERVING Now that your holiday meal is ready to sene, don't be thc last one to lhe table. Enjoy lhe meal with your family by serving the food in one of two ways. Utilize a separate table to line up the various dishes to that folks can work their way down thc table as they OU their plate. If you den t have an extra table, try creating your buffet along the countertops in your kitchen. Be sure lo place thc plates at thc head of the line, with silverware and nap­ kins at the end of thc line. If you’re the type of host who prefers lo prepare each plate for yvur guests, choose a few steady-handed volunteers to form an assembly line. The plates will be ready faster, the food will still be hot. and youll be at lhe table with your family in no time. GET HELP Bribe a couple of family member* Into helping with the dishes by allowing them to be the first in line for dessert. The extra help will make cleaning up quick and easy, and you won’t be left high <uul dry wliik everyone else is walchlng fcxrtbaU or napping. SENTIMENT SHOP » CARLTON SAI 50% O HOLIDAY ACCESSORIES CARLTON CARDS ...says it best! • Christmas Candles • Boxed Christmas Cards • Christmas Gift Wrap & Tags • Christmas Party Goods • Christmas Ribbon & Bows • Christmas Gift Bags • Christmas Stocking Staffers • Christmas Stationery & Notes South Jefferson Street, Downtown Hastings www.bosley-rx.com Monday thru Friday 9am • 8pm • Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday & Holidays 10am - 2pm 945-3429 or 1-800-831-7597 / Z69 9//5./>()()() • / 269.99VM U) ■ - -......... - - - ■ - - - - _____________ • holktayinnexprcs* com ..... ._______ �CELEBRATE/'- ■ Winter Fruit-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Serves 8 • 1/2 cup dried apricots • 1/2 cup dried cherries • 1/2 cup died figs • 2 perk tenderloins (stout 3 courts • 11. salt • 11. freshly ground black pepper • 1 cup crumb'ed blue cheese • 2 T. exlra-virgin cine oil • 4 T butter • 1/4 cup hone/. pnetr^/sar.'.cnrf tony Mmce the apricots, cherries and I. figs by fund or m a food processor. 2 Shoe the tenderloins lengthwise, almost all the way through. Open them up and lay them flat. Place each tenderloin on a large piece of plastic wrap. Cover with another piece ol plastic wrap and pound each piece of meat w.th a meat tenderizer until rt is about 1/2-inch thick. Remove the top puce ot plastic. 3 Season the surface of the pork with the sail and pepper. Divide the fruit mixture in half and spread evenly on the cut surface of each tenderloin. Top each with half of the lhe cheese. Roll up each ten­ derloin. using the bottom piece of piastre to help you. tucking in the fruit and cheese as you go. Tie kitchen string every 2 inches around the tenderloins, continu­ ing to push m any fruit or cheese that may fall out. 4. Preheat lhe over to 450 F 5 Heat thc oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat Sear the tied tenderloins, turning as each side is browned. Be careful when sear­ ing the open side, as some fruit and cheese might fall out You are just trying to seat in the meat • l (4 pound) horde--. po i kun HxkSl • I !•..«■>[»XJH WboL.* vlovcs CBI • '. f ■ '. I. ; ' cranberry - ’ (16 ounce) can chicken breth • 2 tabk-'poot k groundcinnamon • i ground inunx*,? • I U’a»|xx.n ground j ir.j•« • t orange, zested Prehear oven to 400 depict • F (200 degree. C). J’Iju: peek ,r*i0 4 <w»>, pinh u »iu«r ct. •»>»-.• »nu» the nauc C«yier the musr with j®ee» ’t >h cranberry shine... (fie ^est -‘y-: v..ib a iutdr», Kiir chicken broth. cinnjtiK.u. ouUnec.. nd <.:rpr» hv.' . P.ru Jxh'I h.ilt O’ . :.-r»berrc :r”t.. (I.-.- ; ><k tua>l Co.Ct WMI »1 ltd <V ri .!rct ol alunnmmi foil Bake in the jztt.v.-.ui • x JO our special "■ '^seasonings gives prime rib 7 flare! r$l n.-mz.-;. Pent rviuainiU;: .i.ic.b-.m imMurr <ntx ru»t4 Spmikk ownye its oner :i~ crwiherry •. - .* Rv’ur: ’ o'tn .jkJ ivnt unttt cranberry naijjir f-vni- «i glx.c. nd on tn-uu: r.,.j rneu thennoOMcr . ; J ”i;.' ill . pi i\: l.Kal nr^i- M lenH Mi drgm> I 00 drp.irts C». *fxxrt U) nxwr minutes k UAIITY MEATS AT YOUR HOLIDAY GATHERINGS. in j Im 1 • 64 whole doves • 2 3'4 cups Coca-Cola • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo. drained and finely chopped •1/3 cup honey INGREDIENTS • 1 2-15 lb. whole semi-boneless ham • 8 fresh or canned pineapple slices w makes you Christmas Pork Roast Pineapple & Chipotle Glazed ham Serves 15-20 juices, not trying to cook the pork all the way through. 6. Combine the butter and honey in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for about 20 seconds, or until the butter is melted. Drizzle the butter over the tenderloins. 7. Place the tenderloins on a baking sheet Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meat reaches an inter­ nal temperature of 150 F. Remove the baking sheet and allow the tenderloins to sit tor at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will keep the juices in lhe meat rather than all over your kitchen counter. 8 Snip of! and discard the strings Slice the pork into 1-inch thick pieces and serve. INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place ham into a 16-quart pot. Cover with water and bung to bo.l Reduce hut lo medium-low. and simmer for 1 hour 2. Heat over to 350. Transfer turn lo a rack in a roasting pan. Using toothpicks, secure pineapple lo ham and stud with cloves. Pour 2 cups Coca-Cola over lhe ham. and pour 1 cup of water into pan. Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 1 hour. 3. Meanwhile, combine lhe remain­ ing Coca-Cola, chipotles, and honey in a 2 ql saucepan, bringing to a boil. Reduce lhe heal to medi­ um and cook, stirring the glaze to syrup consistency, roughly 12-15 minutes Uncover the ham and brush with some of thc glaze. Increase oven to 500 . Bake lhe ham. brush-ng occasionally with glaze, until browned and glossy, around 15-20 minutes, lei cool lor 20 minutes before carving. . ••• ' . • 4 cups be«f stock • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves ■ 2 cups red wine Directions Thirty minutes before roasting the prime rib. remove from the refrigera­ tor and let come to room tempera­ ture. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make small slits all over the prime nb and fill each slit with a slice of thc garlic Season liberally with lhe salt and coarse pepper, place on a rack set inside a roasting pan and roast for about 2 hours until medium-rare. or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 135 degrees F. Remove the meat lo a plat­ ter. and tent with foil fo keep warm. Place the roasting pan on top of the stove over 2 burners set on high heal. Add the wine to ths pan drip­ pings in the pan and cook over high heat unl'l reduced, scraping the bot­ tom of the pan with a wooden spoon Add tlie slock and cook until reduced by half Whisk m the thyme and sea­ son with salt and pepper, to taste Slice meal as desired and serve with thyme au jus. • • • • • • • med over-the-counter Meat service iMturai. rtee Range USA Beef Farm Fresh, All Natural Pork Delicious Smoked Holiday Hams Homemade Sausage & Smoked Meats Free custom cutting Tom's Own Seasonings & Sauces Meat Bundles & Gift Certificates om afTofus to affojyou... Roast Prime Rib with Thyme Au Jus Ingredients • 1 bone-in prime rib (6 to 7 pounds) • 8 doves gartc. thinly shccd • Sal! and coarsely ground black pep­ per w fTfappy fffioficCays! Meat MoHcpe- 241 E~ stqtc Rd. Hastings • 945-5372 BEER & W ■PRODUCE * DELI • SEAFOOD �CELEBRAI fa/'/- Sweet Potato Casserole Fun With the Children ' 5 " Scnvs 6-<S A ,.hCl xx point fir*! to the bounty ofrr gifts they'7 hope to receive. mM, l'krly “>’ Chm,mM' mo,, of Utm will • 1 cup sugar • 1/4 cup milk • 1/2 cup butter, softened Nonetheless, children also enjoy thc warmth and social interaction of holiday traditions shared with family and friends. tree, such as drinking hot chocolate from their own special mug that is only brought out once ayrar. CRAFTS Encourage your children io make handmade ornaments and decorations for lhe tree and around the house, such as popcorn garLind or decorative chains ntade from construction pqicr. Establish a tradition of giving with your child liy providing them with a cer­ tain amount of money lo spend on small gifts for each family member, or ask your kids to create a book of artwork, which you can make multiple copies of, to give out as gifts. Another idea is to have your children Kteia'K Yu } MU.ill jar dii«u piii’dnv smooth. Spoon the mixture into a greased 11 Z • 1/4 teaspoon salt ■ 1 1’4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed • I ’•> nip chopped pecans x 7-lnch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the cornflakes, pecans, brown sugar and batter. Sprinkle thc ■r -( ■ • 1 tablespoon brown sugar mixture diagonally over the casserole In rows 2 inches apart. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle iniaturc marshmallows alternate rows with marshmallows; bake for s *^^hrtheal oven to 400 degrees F. '• / 10 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before Place thc potatoes on a lightly greased 15 x serving. .................................. Spending Time Together here’s no question that lhe holidays are a lime of gathering with loved ones lo share each other’s company, celebrate T over a big meal, and catch up with relatives we haven’t seen in awhile. help its you make holiday cookies and treats hand out to their classmates and friends. MOVIES There’s something about Christmas movies that make them timeless. Many of the same movies we Walclied as children are still popular with kids today, and everyone seems to have their own personal favorite. Some people may even refuse to fully acknowledge Christmas until they’ve seen their beloved holiday flick Capture the magic of Christmas themed movies hy designating a movie night for the weeks leading up In Christmas. Assign each of your kids a movie night when they get to choose which ny n-sfii-G $/o ’ (vxyiu’.r.c: >»,•«< • leap J nrJiL<i dwiv • La mp btiUi’i rii;:.'-nniineittcl • I : 75 . .v.hCt j Can awn of i hr ktu Soutv beat thc mashed potatoes, sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla and salt at medium speed until J^blespoon butter, melted the top. Commemorate each Christmas of your child’s life by purchasing an orna­ ment each year that relates to their personality or features their name. As they become old enough let them hang Christmas movie thc family will watch. Also, be sure that Mom and Dad get a him. loo, soyuu can Introduce lhe kids to your own favorites. After the movie, talk about why thc night’s movie is that person's favorite, it’ll open opportunities for sharing sto­ nes and learning more about each other. SPORTS You don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy sports with family. Tossing a football or baseball around in thc. back MILK AND COOKIES y.yd is a surefire way lu bring folks Don’t forget the milk and rookie*. 1 together without the prepare of tnainIt’s fun to watch .vs your child makes a Mining constant dialogue plate of warm cookies and a cold glass A flag football game is a great aclivof milk for Santa lo enjoy as he places ily that can be enjoyed by men. women gifts under the tree. Il's even more fun and children. Organize teams so that to watch their face light up lhe next they’re made up of family members morning when they sec that Santa left who may not know each other as well them a personal note lo show his to create a fun environment for build­ appreciation. ing those relationships. ft-/ > a gr? die pc>t. « H havv a designated person gather the names and ages of the children who will be present, and then assign a child's name to each parent. Set a price range lo avoid some kids getting lesser gifts than others. For lhe adults, have a white elephant or gag-gift exchange, again within a cer­ tain price range. ■ Make sure tach gag gift is wrapped and have people draw numbers to determine who gets to pick their gift first -Fur tni additional iwut, gm everyone the chanoe to swap gi/ts once before unwrapping them. After each gift has been handed out. let everyone unwrap their gift and lei the laughter and stories begin. FOCUS ON CHILDREN or x;h. j i sup Nonetheless, the anxiety of a fami­ ly gathering ran put a damper on the holidays as we!!. Here are a few ways to make your family holiday events a tradition to look forward to year alter year. urn Take the stress out of gift giving by having family members only bring gifts for thc kids A week or so before your family gathering, IS until bubbly Slitcd1’.*'I JI*. * it 3 roitvit > .•»'.! dr fur 10 Ip rhe ;n>iic-< ORAL HISTORY Before lhe age of online genealogy service? and social media, family his­ tories were handed down through sto­ rytelling. While it may be difficult lo organize this activity, hearing funny stories or learning about your family's heritage can be an irreplaceable mem­ ory. When talking lo a family member, make note of their interests and encourage them tn talk to another family member present who may haw Ah Interesting story tu all tftrrn. <>r male seating arrangements a! the dinner table that place folks with sunilar interest together. MUSIC Most families usually have a least a few people who are musically inclined, encourage them tn bring an inslru ment. cr gather around the piano to sing Christinas songs and other music. You may discover that other family members can sing ur play, and those who can’t will still enjoy gathering together tu listen in. But be fore­ warned. you might also find cut that crazy Uncle Ray can’t resist grooving to lhe music, even if he is a horrible dancer! sx-iatCMn ibe endrpone at.. ^dCappy See us for your Holiday needs! < • • • • • i and mash the potatoes. With an electric miser, • 2 large eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DECORATING THE TREE Decorating lhe Christmas tree with your kids can be a fun way to kick off the holidays. Allow small children to hang ornaments on thc bottom half of the tree while thc older kids decorate each one of their ornaments while sharing memories from that particular )var. Children can also look furward to traditions related lo decorating the 10 x 1-inch pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until tender; let cool to touch and then pref •4 1/2 pound* sweet potatoes $ Tables • Chairs Linens • Coffee Pots Dishes • Silverware Chafing Dishes 575 Tanner Lake Rd. Karoake Machine RENTAL 948*9891 •w? Unique uO Antiques Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts sittr 1st Annual Christmas Party — Sat., Nov. Zlrd & Sun., Nov. 24th • 10-4 MOST BOOTHS 10-20% OFF /O-/SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY ‘ Come Out and Support All r-j Local Business! 2’0 N. Main St., Nashville 517-852-9080 Check out all of our booths on our website www.66uniqueantiques.wecbly.com __________ ________ d-‘ r ttxbuck �CELEBRATE'.- ■ Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments Holiday decorating is a big part ol lhe holiday season. Bins ate taken out ol the attic or garage, and decorations aro onco again given their opportuni­ ty io shine for several weeks before being packed away again. Among the many decorations families use to deck the halls aro ornaments that were made by hand. This year creating home­ made ornaments can bo a crafty project that helps families make new holiday memones. Christmas tree ornaments come in ail shapes and sizes and often teM tho stories of holi­ day traditions. Photo ornaments Fun photo ornaments show­ case how a family has changed and grown over tho years. Expenment with different ways to create these ornaments. You can glue a photo to a ceramic ornament and cover it with decoupage glaze to set it perma­ nently. Try purchasing clear, gitKHi omnrnenls. than rornow the top of tho ornament, which is usually spring-loaded, before Healthy HoHdsys . l a - K..t nni fw-Mtise of the hustle and buslie. Instead, they're worried about straying regime.'or pining untied pound. Imm fte smo-g-berd of ddlriou. dining Wtacfa. Nonetheless, no one wants to mis* out on his or her favorite sea­ sonal foods Whether you’re con­ cerned about busting a button, or DESSERT DRINKS I-tstly, how many people actual­ ly listen when they're told to leave he mindful of the beverages. Sweet tea and soda are common at holiday meals, yet most of us room for dessert? Most of us con­ don't add them into thc equation, look for unsweetened tea and veniently forget tltat there will be arc some easy ways to stay trim diet mkIjs, or bring your own. just main course. But if you're trying during the holidays. year, remember to plan according­ KEEP IT REAL in case. Also, go easy on thc alcohol Not only docs alcohol lower inhi­ first of all. keep your expecta­ tions realistic. It's very likely that you'll be exposed to a boy of hol­ bitions and weaken your resolve, it can also be full of calorics and sugar that aren't often considered. to think that you simply won't you'd like to get an carfy start on jour New Year’s resolution, here plenty of treats following the to stay off of thc naughty list thh ly for the dessert table. Again, it's probably unrealistic partake of the sweets. If possible, iday parties,meals and family gath­ erings. Rather than trying to lose weight during this time of year, scout out thc dessert offerings ahead of time, and leave room for the dessert that you just can't do without. Or bring a healthy focus on simple maintaining your slipping a photo inside and replacing the top. You also can laminate a photo, punch a holo in tho top and affix a ribbon. Ceramic ornaments The popularity of pamt-it-yoursolf pottery has led to an Increase in ceramic and crafts shops across tlie country. During tho holiday season such shops offer many holiday items that can bo painted. Often the store will then fire the pieces alter thoy arc painted co that thoy aro shiny and hardened for display. Those who want to do their with MEI’s “True" High Speed Internet Call Today 269-945-0043 or 269-623-9005 painting at home can visit their local craft or hobby shop, where typically there arc unfinished ceramic ornaments that can be painted with acrylic paints found right in the next aisle. A finishing coat of dear glaze will help pro­ tect the ornaments from year to year. V/ocd crafts Many of today’s craft centers have expanded to include sec­ tions devoted to unfinished wood Hums Everything from tottors to animal cutouts to boxes and rocking horses can bo pur­ chased and finished. Turn keep­ sake boxes into painted and nbbon-adomed gift boxes. Stain a treasure chest that can be used to store reindeer snacks for Santa's crew. Turn small decora­ tive pieces into ornaments lor the tree. Paint and affix wood ini­ tials onto stocking holders to Identify to whom each stocking belongs. Crafty individuals also can turn plain wood plaques Into signs with clever sayings, such as 'Park your sleigh here." ScawngtS r.rouncf tho houve Young children can use any medium lor making ornaments. Garlands made of macaroni or popcorn aro traditional. Fabric scraps can bo sewn and stuffed with potpourri for homemade scent satchels. Hand-drawn pic­ tures can bo made and laminat­ ed and hung on the tree. Tho only obstacle wilh regard to DIY ornaments Is a limited imagination. Homemade items can add whimsy and a personal touch lo die Itoliday season. win; weight. After thc holidays you can begin a workout schedule if you'd dessert for everyone to enjoy like to lose a few pounds, and you'll have less temptations to negate your efforts. That's not to soy that you can't lx: proactive about burning a few calories *V lx:tween meals Instead of lounging on the couch before or after your holiday meals, get some exercise to coun­ teract those (Ihristmas calories by tossing a football around with friends, or take a long walk while you catch up with that relative that you haven't* seen in a few years. EAT CONSISTENTLY Don't skip meals leading up to your holiday dinner. You may avoid taking in calorics, but you're also more likely to binge cat when faced w ith a Urge feast. To avoid overrating, eat a late breakfast or lunch so that you won't lx- as hungry Also, lx:fure preparing your plate, survey the food offerings and make note of what you really want lo cat, as opposed to other dishes that you could do without finally, give yourself sensible portions, eating until you're satis­ fied and no longer hungry, instead of when you're stuffed. ,.Ot/* Certificate THE BI6 ~~ - - - I �CELEBRATE/ Holiday Graffs Fair HowTo Get tlie Professional Look as you design your booth. If you arc selling croclicted blan­ kets for babies, set up a rocking chair or bassinet with a doll and dis­ play the blanket as it would be used. Those selling body lotions or other toiletries may want to create a spa atmosphere at their boot, complete with some aromatherapy candles and a cushioned seat in which shop­ pers can sit down and try some free samples. In addition, decorate with a holi­ day theme that fits the season. Be mindful of budget Your goal is to make money when attending this event. So spend minimally and invest in display items that can be used again or cus­ tomized for other uses. You do not want lo break lhe bank decorating your booth or table, only to find that your sales are minimal. When setting up the display, be conservative with how much stock you set out. You want your display to lock like you have enough offer­ ings. but you don't want to be left with too many extras at tlie end of the day. (-ratt lain. aix! a pxxl place la veil yout holiday ware* Craft fairs and flea markets arc a staple ot the holiday season. Not only are they ideal places to find one-of-a-kind gifts for anyone on ynur holiday shopping list, but they also are great opportunities for .small business owners to broaden their client base while making a rel­ atively small investment. Each year schools, churches. sen­ ior clubs, and other organizations open their doors to holiday fairs in an effort lo raise money for their respective organizations. In some towns, fairs have expanded into temporary shopping markets where shoppers can go from booth to booth to find the perfect gifl. Being a part of one of these events can be as simple as paying the entrance fee and setting up a table. Individuals who have never sold wares at events such as these could find that they do quite well search early so that you will have ample time to prepare for thc fair, including conforming to thc fair's requirements. Ktu>* liit ruL’i tin:! regulation* Each fair asks different things of its vendors. Some events will have booth, or tables provided for you. but many will require you to bring all thc essentials and simply allot you a space. Fairs that are held out­ doors could necessitate the use of a pop-up tent, particularly if inclement weather is on the horizon. Electricity may be provided with some events, or you may be allowed to bnng a generator Tlie event organizer also may have specific rules about table sizes, configura­ tion. use of tablecloths to hide stor­ age boxes or materials, decorating options and more. Carefully rend over lhe guide­ sales person or event organizer to lines for the event before you send in your registration fee. This way you know what you're getting involved with and won't nsk losing get involved. your deposit for cancellation. Nrifutrh i»pprrrtimltb • Make a list of the events that are being held and see where they are loatted. what tlie cost is for being a part of thc event and how much of a Sil tin- si cut Although shopper, will lie tliere to select among products, and those products should be able to sell with such a captive audience. You do not have to be a professional crows! the event figures to draw. These deciding factors will help you to gear your efforts toward the fairs that stand lo be the most beneficial to you. It is advisable to been, sour themselves, the atmosphere sur­ rounding your booth should be designed to attract customers. Sometimes a little window dressing makes a person mere inclined to nuke a purchase. Keep this in mind HJftr a Jrvcbic Who can pass up a free item? A bowl with candy or sample* of your product may tie all that's needed lo draw customers into your booth. Another idea is to have potential customers fill out an entry form that will be drawn for a prize. Not only are you encxHiraging people to come to thc table, but you also are collect­ ing valuable marketing information that can be used al a later date to fol­ low-up w ith customers and help you nuke future sales. 1‘artk ipulr kith a pal Many fairs stretch on for hours, so it is adviseablc to do it with a friend or family member so you will have someone to talk to and also lo man the booth while you step away for a bathroom or snack break. The hours will pass by much more quickly when you have some con­ versation going. Hr fHindi) und wide A warm smile can entice people to stop by. Talk up y our products but don't be loo pushy. If y ou are enthu­ siastic about what you ate selling, there s a good chance others * til be enthusiastic, too. Wouldn't you Just love to find out how the stylist achieved such amazing results? What are bis or Iter secrets? How can you achieve the same look? Here arc the secrets lo accomplishing a gorgeous, and yet affordable, look for your borne this Christmas. PLAN LIKE A PROFESSIONAL How do you decorate your home for Christmas? Do you get the box with decorations from thc attic, buy a Christmas tree at the local lot. and then just hang everything from the box on thc tree* Maybe you have some onuments left over, so you decide to decorate some loose Christmas branches to make a lovely centerpiece for lire dinner table. You’re done! If only it was tlut easy. No, when a stylist wants to cre­ ate a wonderful Christmas atmos­ phere. lie or she will make rhe necessary preparations in thc form of a plan. HrM of all. a decision is made on a style or theme; elegant baroque, simple family Cliristnus, or ultra­ modern. Then thc stylist looks at thc surroundings. What Is the main material used in this house* Wlut arc thc predomi­ nant colors? Which sty le docs this house project? How can you use this with your chosen theme? Is there anything tlut needs hiding* Then it is time to make a shop­ ping list of things tlut you need to create your chosen theme and to hide any unsightly elements. up small evergreen plants Thc natural green of the plants acts as a base on which to offset the glitter and glamor of the Christmas decoration. This is a much-used sty ling trick. Decoration belongs to the third layer, lire layer that adds bells and whistles. Decoration is not restrict­ ed to the classic Christmas bauble. Nothing beats candles and tea lights wlien it comes to creating an atmosphere. Limit the number of different colors — and scents — that you use and place thc can­ dles in rhythmic, repetitive arrangements for a stylish touch. STYLING TRICKS Sty ling a home for Christmas is done In exactly thc same way as a regular styling job; by using layers. Thc stylist starts off with thc basic Dyer, which is the house itself. Color — by using fabric or paint — and shape — for exam­ ple, large backdrops or pieces of furniture — arc added to set thc tone. Next is thc second layer. Christmas tree. You can also other Christmas plants to this layer. For example, you can use two large poinsettia* as pieces on tlie dinner table, or pair best local businesses invite you to join them for Delton's Hometown Ch tnuis and during the holiday season! • The Closet & Pettori Suds • 6 Original Hair Salon - Salo’s Pizza • Katie S Christy's Mid • Chapple Realty • Thomapple Vafiey Lakes • Pelton Floral • Simply Sweets Internet • Buckland Insurance • The Floured Apron Bakery • New Horizon Heating £ • Grove Street Cafe • Pelton Family Pharmacy Smiths Poster Art S Pee’* Kitchen $ Bath Petton Hardware Community Credit Union •MS High Speed Cooling • Country Breeze Printing • Tujax Tavern S Pizza •NAPA Auto of Pekm •The Local GrW �CELEBRATED mwh 2m Desserts and Snacks ^eccfte Cookies make a perfect holiday indulgence The holiday season is known for many things, not lhe least of which is all those special treats that find their way onto holiday tables each year Though moderation should reign when Indulging in delicious holiday treats, what would lhe season be without a few extra cookies and confections? Triple-Chocolate Cookies Afakes about 48 cookies •7ounces unbleached all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened natural cocoa powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 6 ounces unsalted butter with 32 percent butterfat at room tempera­ ture • 31/2 ounces granulated cane sugar •4 1/2 ounces dark brown cane sugar • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 1/2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split hori­ zontally • 1 '2 lasvoon Ueut de $el in ime grains •3 ounces 41 percent milk choco­ late. roughly chopped •3 ounces 65 percent chocolate, roughly chopped To make (he dough: Sill the hour, cocoa and baking soda together in a bowt. Set aside. Put the butter in the bowl cl a stand mixer titled with the padd’e attachment. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Add both sugars and the vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the bowl Sprinkle the salt over the top. Beat on medium speed just until com­ bined Reduce the speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, pulsmg the mixer to incorporate Plum Pudding each addition before adding thc next one. Pulse just until a crumbly dough forms. Add both chopped chocolates and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead a tew times to incorporate any crumbs. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 11/4 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. As you roll, gently push the ends toward trie center occasionally to prevent air pockets from forming and to keep the logs at an even thickness. Wrap lhe logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least three hours or up to three days. To bake (ho cookies: Pivhv.it the oven to 3? 5 F. l ine lhe bottoms of two 12-by-18 inch sheet pans with parchment paper. Remove the logs from the refrig­ erator and unwrap them. Using a ruler to guide you and a sharp knife, cul each log into rounds 1/2-mch thick. It the dough crumbles as you cut it. reshape each slice. Place the rounds on lhe prepared pans, spac­ ing them 11/2 inches apart. Bake on the middle shelves of the oven, rotating the pans 180 degrees halfway through the baking time, untii set but soft enough to hold a slight indentation when pressed with a fingertip, about 14 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week STEP 2 • G candied and sliced pineapple rings • I lb whole candied cherries • 1 lb. raisms. dark and golden mixed • 1 lb dates, pitted and chipped • 1 cup chopped citron • 1/2 cup each chopped, candied • 2 cups sifted (lour • 1/2 cup white sugar • 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon allspice • 1/2 teaspoon cloves Sprmk'e 1/2 cup of lhe hour over the fruit and set aside. In a second bowl, sift the rest of the flour togeth­ er with the coda, salt and spices, and set aside. STEP 3 • 3 eggs • Juice on one lemon • Kosher salt • 2 10-ounce bags spinach, stems removed • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons minced onion • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour • 1 1/4 cups whole milk • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 11/4 cups grated parmesan cheese • 1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving •1/2 cup shredded white sharp Cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, squeezed dry and roughly chopped • Tortilla chips and salsa, for serving Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the spinach and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds Dram and rinse under cold water squeeze cut the excess moisture, then finely chop. Melt lhe butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and .1/2 tea­ STEAMING Cover each one securely with foil, and place in a pot cr steamer. Steam in any covered pot or cancer, allow­ ing the water to rise to no more than halfway up the filled tins. Steam your puddings in consis­ tently heated water for at least four hours. Check I tin periodically to note when the steaming is complete, spoon salt and cook until the onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add the when lhe desr.crt nu longer jpprars creamy. When your plum pudding is steamed, remove it to a counter or dry shelf and let it cool lor about 30 minutes. While the puddings are cooling cut up cheesecloth pieces amply enough to securely wrap around the individual puddings, and soak each cloth in brandy. Carefully remove each cooled pudding from its mold. Wrap each pudding m a cheesecloth. Overwrap each packet in aluminum foil, then set them to mature in a comer of your refrigerator for two weeks to a month. When you're ready to servo, steam each pudding again for about an hour. Chex Mix orange and lemon peel Put the prepared hurt into a large bowl. Spinadi-Arti choke Dip 1 3/4 cups buttermik 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup brandy Beat the eggs. Then add the butter­ milk and remaining ingredients to the egg mixture, and mix together well. Now blend the liquid mixture with the flour mixture until it forms a batter. Pour the batter into tho large bowl containing your fruit. Use a wooden spoon to stir and mix well, making sure the fruit is well-covered with bat­ ter. II you've got pudding molds, great! But you can also use coffee cans or any other molds, large or small, up to about one-pound size, grease them well first, then pour the mixture into each until they're .about 3/4 full. • • • • • 8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup • 1/4 tablespoon bakmo soda • 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, mini size • 1 cup miniature marshmallows • 1/2 cup caramel bits • 1 tablespoon heavy cream • 1/2 cup milk chocolate baking chips • 1/2 cup varulla white chocolate baking chips • 1 teaspoon course sea salt Unto large nuaowavabte bowl. meas­ ure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil 2. In 2-cup microwavable measure cup. microwave brown sugar, but­ ter and corn syrup uncovered on high 1 to 2 mmutes. stirring after 1 minute until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved Pour caramel mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on high 3 minutes, stirring every minute Spread on cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces. 3. Make sure Chex mixture is cool to the touch . Evenly sprinkle mint peanut butter cups candy and miniature marshmallows over Chex mixture. 4. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave caramel baking bits and cream uncovered on high aboutl minute or until chips can be stirred smooth, use a spoon or fork to drizzle over snack. Microwave the milk chocolate bak­ ing chips next, starting with 20seconds and stirring, then at 20 second intervals until the mixture is completely smooth. Dnzzle over lhe snack mixture Then microwave the vanilla white baking chips in 20-second intervals, stir­ ring until smooth and dnzzfe that over the snack mixture Quick}'; sprinkle coarse salt over al! while candy diizztes are still wet. 5. Refrigerate until set. Break apart and store in tightly covered con­ tainer Perfect for girt giving. flour and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking con­ stantly. until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from lhe heat. Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, parmesan and sour cream. Return the pot to medium heat. Add the spinach, Cheddar and artichokes and stir until thc cheese melts and the dip is heated through Serve warm with tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream. . Sausage Balls Ingredients • 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage •2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese • 1/4 cup milk • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, pancake and waffle mix • 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground hot red pepper Directions Mix together sausage, cheese, milk and egg In a large bowl. Add butter­ milk pancake and wattle mix with onion soup mix and ground red pep­ per. Blend well. Pinch off bits of dough and shape into 1-inch bails Place on lightly greased baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart and sprmkle lightly with paprika. Bake 10 lo 15 minutes at 375 degrees unbl deep golden brown, turning the bails over al halftime. Remove from baking sheets and serve. Swedish Meatballs Ingredients • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped • Kosher salt • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs • 1/3 cup milk • 2 teaspoons dry sherry • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder • 3 large eggs • 1/2 pound ground pork • 1/2 pound ground turkey • 1 tablespoon honey • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice • Freshly ground pepper • Vegetable oil, for frying • 3 tablespoons Iingonberry or cran­ berry preserves • V2cup sour cream • Chopped fresh dill, for topping • Fresh pickled cucumber slices, for serving Directions Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add lhe onion, season with salt and cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes; set aside. Combine 1/2 cup bread­ crumbs and the milk in a bowi; set aside until the milk is absorbed. 1 to 2 minutes. Stir thc sherry and muslard pov/der in a large bov/l until dis­ solved, tticn beat in 1 egg Ado the soaked breadcrumbs, the browned • onion lhe pork, turkey, honey, all­ spice, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Gently mix with your hands until combined. Dampen your hands, form the mixture into 36 small meat­ balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Put on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Put the remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Whisk the remaining 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl. Dip each meatball in egg, letting the excess drip off, then roll in the breadcrumbs; return to the baking sheet. Heat about 1 1/2 Inches veg­ etable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the meat­ balls. gently stirring with a slotted spoon, until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Fold lhe lingonberry preserves into the sour cream and top with the dill. Skewer each meatbail with a pickled cucumber slice and serve with the Lngonberry cream. �CELEBRATE «.. Rc-d FocxJ coloring 1. .Mix the- sugar and thc almond oil (coconut oil) (add the oil slowly for a soft consistency;. 2. Add the [x-ppertnint exsentu) oil 3. Divide thc mixture into two separate containers, and then add the red Rxxl color to one of the containers. I. L’sing a paper funnel, transfer the mixtures to your jar or bot­ tle in alternating layers of red and white, pressing down on each layer. until thc hanger I* completely Chenille Candy Canes Chenille stems are cheap and easy to use. nuking them the perfect material for crafting candy cane decorations. All you need arc rc-d and white chenille stent*, decorative rilibon and a pair of scissors Cut two chenille stems to equal length - one red, one white - and twist thc stems together, working towards the bottom. Secure the candy cane lay twist­ ing the Ixxtorn end together, and then add a colorful ribbon for tlie finishing touch. Y<xir children will love making these fun candy cane crafts, which can lx: u-vd as ornaments, gift accents or anything else your imagination conjures up Christmas Wreath 2 Put .some* glitter, x-quin*. fake snow in. 3 Clue your little figuring friends to the inside of thc fiat part of the mason Mr top. i Put the- lid on. and screw it on tight. Now shake it all up’ Bulb Wreath Tlie !m of supplies you need. I white .styrofoam wreath form (approx. 1H* wreath) Glue gun and lots of glue Muslin or oilier neutral color fab­ ric. exit into Z* strips (enoughfab­ ric to be wrapped around the form * approx, quarter yard) Christmas ornaments in assorted sizes and colors (then- ate J dozen tiny ornaments, 2-} doz combined medium and large ornaments, and about 1H-21 small ornaments in the wreath of glue to secure rhe 1st orna­ ment to tlie form, then die next ornament will lx.- glued to thc form and also to the ornament next to it... Always remove thc metal caps on the ornaments before gluing Now glue more ornaments on the outer edge of the wreath, all thc way around. Start back at the center of the wreath, and -amply start gluing thc ornaments around the form. L’se the tiny and smaller orna­ pictures) Decorative ribbon, at least I yard(more if you uunt your ribbon ments to fill in the gaps. Let the wreath stand for a while to make sun- the glue is really set and has had time to cool all thc way around. Now carefully pick up your wreath larger) Simply sun by wrapping your ntymfoatn with the strips of cloth and watch for loose -atea’'. Re secure any ot the- wobbly orna­ ments. and then you are ready to ISc a couple ol heavy pins to secure the fabric at the login­ ning. Wrap tightly all the way around, and secure the end piece attach die bow! Simply wrap a piece of nblx>n around the wreath, and then tie a with either glue or more pins Lay your wrapped wreath loan flat on a table or counter to work with. You will want to keep it Hat down as you work around the edges gluing thc ornaments Hus Way the back of your wreath will lx- Hit and hang nicely against a wall. Now', starting on tbv inside ol U'.r wreath, simply glut- large and medium balls to the wreath ALWAYS IKY TO .MAKE 2 OK 3 POINTS Ol CONTACT WITH THE GLUE AND EACH ORNA­ MENT. By thS I mean, use- plenty nblxin io the strip. Snow Globes What You'll Need: • Jm with a lid • Water • Glycerin (Vegetable oil works as well) 1 cup shv-t Jxitfvr 1/2 cup Kkcnul oil; 1/2 cup almond oil o<w can nd*stirutc oiler ml. Jojoba oil. any organ­ ic, liquid oil that is heatlby) 1. Melt shea butter and coconut oil in die top of a double tx>ti­ er. Remove from heat and let coo! for 30 minutes. 2. Stir in almond oil and essential oils of your choosing 3 (X art until oils 'UH to partially solidify, then whip until a buttcr-like consistency is achieved This should only take a few minutes. •I. Place in dean, glass jar and • Glitter • Plasm animals, trees etc • Any other decorations you’d Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub 1 2 2 •i cucumber tablespoons fresh mint leaves 1'2 cup. granulated sugar tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Place cwumlx-r and mint into blender. Puree. Into a medium Ixiwl add sugar, puree and olive oil. Stir until combine. (If you prefer mixture mon'firm add additional sugar Store In Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub like to include pr wate r'half glycerin with half children Ifyou want a fun activity to keep your children occupied during the busy holiday season, these easy Christmas crafts fur kids arc tbv perfect solution Craft Stick Reindeer Whether used fur ornaments or as cute decorations for the nunlie, these craft Mick reindeer arc perfect for the children to make. You’ll need a package ol wooden craft sticks, glue, -.null pom-poms, googly eyes. a brown nurker and string To nuke these crafts. have your kids color three vvixxien craft sticks w ith the brown mark­ er. Then. place the wooden craft sticks m a triable formation and glue together. Add a pom-pom for the no*e and glut- the googly eyes in place Help your child tie string to the top ot thc reindeer to finish it off. These fun and easy Cluistmas crafts for kids are simple, inex­ pensive and perfect for holiday decorating. Plus they're simple enough for your children to give as gifts to other friends and fami­ ly members. Remember to supervise very young children, but above all else make sure to have plenty of furs. all of the ^^redients for your homemade body care Christmas $fts... enjen refrigerator until ready lo use ) Optional Items: Direclions: 1. Till your Body Butter HOLIDAY CRAFTS FOO? Tins fun and unique Christmas wreath uses materials you likely have on hand, nuking it an inex­ pensive way to decorate your home f or the- holidays. You’ll need a wire clothes hanger, scissors. fabric scraps and ribbon Stretch lhe clothes hang­ er into the shape of a rounded diamond, and cut your fabric scraps to equal length, measuring approximately six inches long. Let your children tie thc fabric Mrips onto the hatix.T, «.«>nUnuinx covered Finish the w reath by tn • ing decorative rililxin into a lx>w and place at the top of the wreath. Now, your children can lung the wreath anywhere they like. 2 cups white granulated sugar 1<2 cup almond (or crxonut) oil Peppermint essential oil • Essential Oils • Carrier Oils • Coconut Butter • Shae Butter • And Much More! LET US HELP YOU HAVE A NATURAL HOLIDAY! 103 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS 269-945-0875 MON.-FRI. 9-7; SAT. 9-5 �CELEBRATED Keeping the magic of Santa alive Fun New Year's Eve activities for adults and children alike New Year's Evo is ono of tho most festive nights of the year, when friends and families gather to count down tho waning moments of tho year os they anticipate tho fun limes ahead in tho year to como. While adults tend to look forward to Now Year's Evo festivities more than children, there are ways parents can ring In tho Now Year with He had a broad face and a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right Jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. - ‘A Visit From St. Nicholas’ Christmas just wouldn't be the same without Santa Claus. Santa will forever be ingrained in the holiday season, serving as an endearing symbol of the season regardless of your religious affilia­ tion. Parents typically go to great lengths to ensure their children enjoy the holiday season. By keeping the magic of Santa alive, parents can add a special touch to the holiday season for their youngsters. Children may become more skeptical of Santa around the time they turn 10. but there are plenty of ways to encourage this spirit to live on year after year. • Read an uplifting story. Tire holidays are ripe with stories that lug at the heartstrings. Parents can take their children to the library and rent a Christmas tale or take home a book of holiday xforir!*. trending .» dittrrrnt our beinrv bed e.ic/l nlfjhl. Encourage childrvn Io write their own posi­ tive stories of what the holidays mean to them and read them aloud to family and friends. The book'*101 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Santa Alive; For ‘Kids’ From 1 to 92" by John Hagerman is a great way to get everyone in the house enthusiastic about Santa. • Keep the magic flowing. Children who believe in Santa for an extra year or two often come from families that keep the magic ol Santa alive, in addition to the standard traditions ol leaving cookies and milk out lor the Jolly old man. come up with new ways to evoke the essence ol Santa. Spray peppermint air freshener around the tree and other places w >' Santa Is sure to visit. Use a large boot to make a footprint In a plush rug. Find a way to trigger noise on the roof to give kids the impression that Mr Claus himself has arrived. Extra measures to keep Santa alive can help every­ one enjoy the holiday that much more • Take advantage ol opportu­ nities to spend time with Santa. Parents and children alike have many opportunities to sjrcnd time with Santa during the holiday sea­ son. Including photo opportuni­ ties at the mall and personalized videos sent directly to young­ sters’ email accounts. Ell dolls and breaklast with Santa at a nearby restaurant are other opportunities to spread the magic. Make the most of these opportunities over the course of the holiday season * Spread some Christmas cheer Santa's job Is to bring pres­ ents to the worlds children. Channel the notion that giving is better than receiving and spend time giving back to others as a family. Schedule a day when yon can distribute gifts at a senior center or arrange to bring gifts to a foster child. Bake cookies and deliver cellopluuie-wrappcd dish­ es to all of your neighbors. These activities put the emphasis on giv­ ing. Keeping the tradition of Santa Claus alive can help adults and children .dike enjoy a more festive holiday season. Grand things are happen-ng at Hodges jewelry their kids. • Invito kids into tho kitchen. Now Year's Evo festivities often Include food, so why not invito youngsters Into tho kitchen to cook alongside you? Kids may not bo interested in preparing the main course, but lot young­ sters got involved when baking tho night's more delectablo treats, like cookies and cakes. Little ones can chooso thoir favorite treats and then help Mom and Dad prepare those treats (or guests coming over to join in tho festivities. Decorate cakes and cookies with a Now Year's Evo themo. ’ Pick funny resolutions out of a hat. New Year's resolutions are u bicj part of tho holiday, und families who want to add some fun to this tradition can sit down and write thoir own funny resolu­ tions. Koop tho resolutions you write down to yourself, place each person’s ideas in a hat and then pick them out before tho kids go to bed or right after tho clock strikes midnight, whichever happens to come first. • Make a New Year's pinata. Many people love to watch tho ball drop from Timo's Square in Now York City on Now Year’s Eve. Celebrants can bring a taste of this beloved tradition Into thoir own homos como New Year's Evo by creating a pinala that looks exactly like the ball in Time's Square. Fill tho ball with youngsters to share their predic­ tions on awards shows or other popular social events for the coming year. Younger kids might not be able to make such specif­ ic predictions, so ask them to write down what they hope to see happen In tho new year. * Ring in the new year under tho stars. Families who live in warm climates might want to forgo television countdowns in favor ot spending the final hours of the year under tho stars. A New Year's Evo camping trip ift a great way tor families to bond and spend time together at tho end of what is often a hectic time ol year. Instead of hoisting champagne or sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight, share some s'mores and hot chocolate around tho campfire as everyone gazes up at the stars. TVeW like to deliver our sincere best wishes to your treats and games for youngsters, who can take chances trying to break the pinata onco tho clock door this holiday. strikes midnight or earlier it they aren't likely to still bo awake by tho time tho new year begins. • Make predictions lor the year to como. Another fun and wholesome New Year’s Evo happiness, health May the season briny much and good fortune to you and your loved ones. activity parents can enjoy with thoir children is making predic­ tions for the year to come. Ask Show her how much yon love her Oiis Christmas 122 W. State St.. 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Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law �The he! day leiscn is a joyous and busy *>ne of year Drckin-jj the halls. catch;rg up w.’Ji c!d fnends and hole day shopping male th* time cf year especially hectic Though the season i$ generally P’l>'- there an? those pco p!c who tale advantage of the hectic nature of the hoLday season, preying on tu<y hcl-day shoppers who miy be understand «M>’ distracted as the season prog esses As a result shop­ pers and hobday revelers shoJd herd Holiday safety for pets W the followf'g precautions to ensure th* holiday season is as safe as it is festive I, txtrdw caution at ATMs, Thousands of dollars change hands at steres and banks this time of year. Rutent-a! thieves know that ATM; make good plates to target victims withdrawing funds for purchases Shoppers should choose ATMs that are wc* Id and withdraw money only when banks are open If that’s not possible, avo-d usmg ATMs tn remote locations or dark alcove: Keep your eyes fixed on your surroundings and be aware of the people in your v.6n. ty Promptly pocket ycur money and do not openly display your cash ?. Keep puuhxr-cs out of view. W’r/i VxHip.HK. keep you; porttu'.o hidden fn>m pc.-pecb.e tn r.r > Mike frequent It ps to your c«r when sap­ ping and store merchandise m the trunk cf your car or in a cargo area you feel uncomfortable going back to with a co<rr d'awn. Once items have been brought home, keep them well out cf sight, stored in closets or away your car. ask a security guard tu e .cort people in the event of an attack. Bag; you. 4. Shop in groups. Go to me. store w>th a group of friends There «s safety tn numbers and having more and packages weighing you down eyes to look out rs to your advantage Th evts i'c less I.U'y to approach a a shopping excursion Do not carry ycur entire wallet or extra credit cards. This only puts you at greater risk of ftem windows 3. Only park in well-lit lots. Finding a pariemg space at a busy ma1! can be d Ihcu’t. but be pitky when choosmg spots. Tty to park m a welll.t a»ea in a busy location and be aware of tlx- surrounding vehicles. If group cl people than a *>o!4ary per­ son. 3. Carry minimal Items. Always keep you? hends free to ward off any make you an easy target 6. Leave extra credit cards at home. Carry only what you need on identity theft cr fraud should you lose your wallet Double Layer Pumpkin Pie "A fluffy cream cheese and whipped topping layer is spread onto the bottom of a graham cracker crust. And then coined the pud­ ding, pumpkin and spice layer. This luscious pie. is then chilled and garnished with ginger-flavored whipped topping.' • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened • 1 ibis, milk • 1 tbh. while sugar • 1 1/2 c frozen whipped topping, thawed • 1 (*' inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1. In a large bowl, whisk together cream • I c. cold milk cheese, • (3.5 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding until smooth. Gently stir in whipped top­ mix • 1(15 oz) cm solid pack pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon of milk, and sugar ping Spread into bottom of crust. • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2. Pour 1 cup of milk into large bowl, and thoroughly mix in pudding mix, pumpkin, • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger cinnamon, ginger, and doves. When thick­ • 1 /4 Bp. ground doves ened, spread over cream cheese layer. 3. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until set. hile people are ho-hoho-ing and hustling and bustling, pets may not be as enamored with tho holiday season as their human counter­ parts. That's because, amid tho blur of activities that fill tho sea­ son. there are potential sources of stress and dangers to pets. What can bo so dangerous about holiday festivities and dec­ orations? A lot. according to vet­ erinarians and pet advocacy experts Tno ASPCA, among other groups, warns of tho toxic Hems and unhealthy treats that abound this time ol year. Approximately 1,300 people are treated each year in emer­ gency rooms for injuries related to holiday lights. Another 6,200 are treated for injuries related to holiday decorations and Christmas trees. These injuries are occurring to people who know belter. Just think about the pets that do net understand the dangers around them. Pet par­ ents have to bo responsible for their animals' safety, too. Know What's Toxic Everything from snow globes to tinsel can wreak havoc on pets' delicate intestinal systems. Many holiday plants, like holly and poinsettia, contain oils that can be fatal to pots if consumed. Snow globes often contain antifreeze, which is well known as toxic to pets. Snow sprays and snow flock contain chemi­ cals that can be irritants if inhaled or consumed. Tinsel and pine needles can cause choking and intestinal obstruction if con­ sumed by smaller animals, like cats and rodents. Decorating Dangers Decorative glassware, trinkets and other breakables can prove hazardous to animals. Inquisitive dogs and cats may break glass ornaments and bo cut by shards of glass. It's easy for lit candles to be knocked over and even Christmas trees to bo pulled down by boisterous pets. Waler kept in Christmas tree stands and other ddcor may harbor harmful microorganisms or chemicals that become danger­ ous if lapped up. Cords and lights may look like chow toys to rodents, dogs and cats, who can become electrocuted or slrangled while investigating Goodie Gluttony Many pets have stolon a piece of people food from hero or there or have been offered some table scraps. There aro some items that can be dangerous during tho holidays and year round. Beware of feeding pots fatty moats, gravies, poultry skin, poultry bones, chocolate, and alcohol. These items can cause illnesses from vomiting and diar­ rhea to highly serious pancrcati- lis and other toxic reactions. Remove trash from the house regularly while entertaining to ensure pets don't got inside of garbage cans and trash bags to steal scraps. When eating, keep pots out of the dining area and maintain a dose eye on scav­ engers who might leap for dish­ es at the edges of tables. Gifts, like food baskets and boxes of chocolates, should bo kept out of reach of pots. Buy pot-safe treats this time of year to reward animals so they will not bo inclined to steal snacks. Holiday Stress Having a houseful of people can bo stressful on pets who aro not used to tho company. Talk with a veterinarian to see it a mild sedative or anti-anxiety medication might bo helpful. Otherwise, keep pots contained in a quiet room away from guests if they are prone to skit­ tishness. Try to keep feeding and watering schedules consis­ tent so the pets will have the comfort of thoir routines. Bo sure to spend timo with the animals so they aro not feeling neglected while you're running hero and there. Tho holidays can bo a won­ derful time of year to share with your pets, but safety should never bo too far out of mind when preparing for tho season. Make sure to keep your feet warm and protected this holiday season. 1127 W. State Street, Hastings (between McDonald's and Biy Boy) 269-945-2222 9385 Cherry Valley Ave. SE, Caledonia 616-891-2577 �CELE 8 RjPkTTE/< \ r ■».</>,, Finding time during the holiday season Perhaps no time of year is as busy as tho holiday season, when social engagements and holiday shopping combine to dominate so much of what is nor­ mally our free time. 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CAR-RT LOT**C 002 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49056-1954 n/\3> i uxGS VOLUME 158. No. 45 ANNER Thursday. No^^Jg. 2011_ PRICE 75C Chief judge defends court system restructuring ! f Ten Thousand Villages sale returns Everyone is invited to start their Christmas shopping at the Ten Thousand Villages event and give both globally and locally. J loins are 10 a.nt to 6 p.m Friday. Nov. il. and 9 a.m to 2 p.m Saturday. Nov. 12. in the church fellow ­ ship hall. 405 N. M 37 Highway, Hastings, near Airport Road. Ten fhouMnd Village* work* to build long-term relationship- with people around the globe. Artisans and Ten Thousand Village* agree on a fair price that covers the cost of labor and materi­ als and enables the creators to earn wages for their work The handcrafted products are then -old in one of the organ»/.!t ton’s HX) retail stores or ?» one cl hundreds oi community events — such as the one at First Piesby terinn Church - which can then u*e the profit* to ben­ efit the local community. Items pur­ chased during the event will not only support the artisans in 1'hird World coun­ tries who created them but .*l<o the Harry Couify Fire Clinic in addition to hundred* , i ha; JcfuiteJ item*, cider, coffee and doughnuts will be available to purchase during ’.he sale ■ Groups to observe Veterans Day The public is invited to join Friday. No*.. J', when the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 of Hastings will comnienioi.tk- Veteran* Dav by con* ication of the county** first Blur Star Memorial, w ill begin at 10.15 a m. on the northeast corner of the Barn C ounty Courthouse lawn. The second ceremony will take place at 11:11 a m. at the flag pole on the courthouse lawn. American Legion Post 45 of Hastings welcomes veterans from all branches of ; the L'.S. Armed Forces to join their post. < Pest Commander Gary Lindsey said that while in the past some posts and comn’anders have relegated female veterans to the ranks of the American Legion Auxiliary. Post 45 in Hastings encour­ ages women who have sen cd in the mil­ itary to become members of 1 egion itself and serve on the Honor Guard. "Any veteran from any war is wel­ Ij • come.* *aid Post 45 Color Guard leader Limes Gros* I Merchants ready for Vertical Day ’ The Merry Merchants of South ; Jclfer?>on Street are ready tn unveil \ Hastings' first Vertical Day. a day of ( quirky fun to be highlighted by a oneminute flash mob "vertical salute” al pre ! chely 1:11 p.m. Friday, Nov IL Weather-permitting, lony Laloyc w provide musical cntcrt.iminrin from I Ui 2 p.m . intrtiupk-d by the vertical salute • yi I HI p.m. Merchants arc also pros id ' mg promotion* playing *»u the Jay * 11 ' | i-11 designation- • ; j j ,i 4 *j • ■ Hastings Elks J serving breakfast ' » ' 1 •. 'Ik Hastings FJks fjodge ' planning u> honor all veteran- and spuU-e; by scrim' a breakfast Saturday. Nov. jO Jn'm N ro JO a in. 1’he tiled Will ht served at (he lodge. 102 I Woodlawn . Ihsimgs. . .} : j by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Barry County Chief Judge William Doherty gave a presentation on the reorgani­ zation of the Barry County Trial Courts to the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning at the request of board chairman Craig Stolsonburg. Stolsonburg asked Doherty make the presentation after receiving comments from Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans and Julie Ingle, presi­ dent of the Barry County Courthouse Employees Union and District Court proba­ tion officer. “The atmosphere in the workplaces in Barry County has changed significantly. Employees are coming to me with anger and bitterness in their comments." said Ingle to the board during its Oct. 25 meeting. Ingle asked the commissioners. “How do you, as county commissioners, justify these excessive raises for court administrators and tell us to ‘bite the bullet’ and absorb increased costs of benefits w ith no pay raise? ... I understand the board being happy that the court made signif­ icant cuts and thus reduced their budget by thousands of dollars. However, what the board may not know is how this reorganiza­ tion has affected all of the court employees, with the exception of lour administrators.” During a budget appeal in September. Evans asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners to increase his office’s budg­ et by $44,493 from the D4 Incentive money, which the county receives from the slate; 66 percent of the $88,00(1 that the county receive* from the stale goes through the otiicv of the Barry County Friend oi the Court, which provides three of the five 4D functions. “I want to emphasize that the court has great employees, and I certainly do support their efforts for a lair wage and benefit*." said Doherty at the start of his presentation to the board Tuesday. “I also recognize what this board has done ... and our county administra­ tor has done ... to come up with a balanced budget, which is what our taxpayer* and vot­ ers require of us as officials ... We have done everything we can to save taxpayer dollars and to retain our excellent employees.” While Ingle alleged that Doherty pushed restructuring of the courts when there were two open benches, Doherty said plans for restructuring the Barry County Courts began in the late 1990s with judges James Fisher. Gary Holman and Richard Shaw. “It’s not like this thing came out of the blue." Doherty said. “It’s something that has been planned for the purpose of saving the county money ... The plan did include having one court administrator ... an additional attor­ ney rcferce/magistrate ... to allow the courts some flexibility for the courts to handle case­ loads as it increases and decreases*.*’ Ilte previous court system was lop-heavy, according to Doherty“We had lour adtuinisltators, onc cach for the district court, circuit coun, probate court. Friend of the Court ~~ eavh had a separate administrator, plus we had at least one deputy administrator, and. within each organization, you could probably say there was some deputy.” Doherty said two district court non-attorney magistrate positions were eliminated. "We do have magistrates that are non-attorneys, but at this point they are not being uti­ lized," he said. Since the restructuring, the Barry' County Court System has a judicial council instead of each court functioning as a separate entity. “We haw combined forces, and instead of having four administrators ... We have one trial court administrator and two deputy administrators." said Doheny. "With I Robert] Nida |Friend of the Court and trial court administrator) becoming the trial court administrator, it eliminated a court adminis­ trator at a $90,000 salary and replaced that individual with a deputy administrator at $54,000 ...’’ Doherty said attorney magistrates handle many duties, including clerical, if necessary. "Until the situation unfolded, the plan did not include enfolding the probate register duties into the two attorney referee posi­ tions," he said. According to Doherty, when Probate Register Ines Straube became deputy court administrator, ft bcc.iH)*-ppareni thm tfvc pro­ bate regiaiv. *x duties r-*» ’-'ed a lot of legal training, and those w -v hold the post should have a significant legMbackground. "That is why she cided up moving from probate court... to a deputy court administra­ tor. to me that w as not a raise," said Doherty. "To me. that is a new job. That’s a complete­ ly different job at a different grade level than her previous position. “1 do understand the employees that say folks got raises,” he said. “1 understand the perspective; it’s just not a perspective I share. Each position that an individual moved into is a new position w ith new duties and responsi­ bilities, and they are management positions.’’ Doherty said that he and retired Circuit Court Judge James Fisher always looked at the combined court services like they would a busmess. "In a business model... We feel that to effi­ ciently and effectively provide and deliver court services, consideration has to be given to all aspects of providing those services, and budget is a major constraint." he said. “I know we have done the best we can with the funds that have been granted t0 us by the board ... Write-in carfdates win; Hastings re-elects mayor by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Hastings Mayor Boh May was re-elected to his third term in office Tuesday, after earning 450 votes (51.37 percent). Challenger and current city councilman Barry Wood earned 424 votes (48.40 |>ercent) of the 876 votes cast in the mayoral race Nov. 8. Two write-in votes for mayor also were cast. During the Kiwanis Club meeting Wednesday allcmoon. May said, “Yes. 1 only won by 26 votes, bin that was a heck of a lot more than eight years ago, when I won by four voles against the same gentleman. Mr. Woo<l ran hard-fought campaign, but I do appreciate all my friend; and relatives that came out and voted." Write-in candidate Willard Redman won the thivv-way race lot 4th Ward council seat, garnering 164 votes (49.55 percent) against fellow newcomer candidates Ted Bustance w ho hx>k 38 votes (11.48 jiercent) and Deb Hatfield who received 126 votes (38.07 per­ cent). In (he 4th Ward, 331 ballots were cast. There were no other contested races in the city election. First ward write-in candidate Way Ion Black received one write-in vote out ol 29 (3.33 percent); 2nd Ward incumbent David Tossava was re elected, receiving 100 of 112 votes cast (97.32 percent); 3rd Ward incumbent Don Bowers received 112 (93.33 This diagram illustrates the workings of the Barry County Trial Court system before restructuring. This diagram shows the Barry County Trial court system after restructuring. “We want to keep key employees," said Doherty. “We want to avoid layoffs and pink slips. That is important for a couple of rea­ sons, including employee morale.” He said the courts have avoided layoffs through attrition. "You told us a couple of years ago that money was going to get tight. We planned for that, and when people retired, we did not replace them," he said. “We tried to restruc­ ture and make the positions that we do have work efficiently." Doherty said that by eliminating a court administrator and replacing the position with a deputy court administrator, the courts saved approximately $34,000. The elimination of the non-attomey magistrate and non-attomey probate register and replacing them with otic attorney referce/magistrate/probatc register resulted in approximately $41,000 in savings, including benefits. He said the courts were able to reduce their budget by a total of $255,000. "Without those cuts, we would have ... five or six employees ... that wouldn’t have jobs," said Doherty. “We look as restructuring as process, not a destination — we’re never going to gel there ... It’s a constant process of evaluation ... the law changes, situations change. Grants appear, they disappear ... We have to look at providing services as a process, the judicial council will continue to do so." Doherty said fewer employees means less employee’s doing more work, which may result in the courts reclassifying more posi­ tions in the future. “We will continue to look at what employ­ ees arc doing.” he said. “There arc some employees that accept additional duties, and naturally those duties gravitate to those indi­ viduals who are willing and able to do those additional duties. ' “ ... Mr Nida puts in a lol more than 40 hours a week; he doesn’t get paid overtime," said Doherty, adding that others who have taken on managerial responsibilities also have put in long hours. Doherty said Nida’s contract has yet to be negotiated, although money has been budget­ Write-in candidate Willard Redman earns a 4th Ward seat on the Hastings City Council. percent) of 120 ballots easl 1-auric Sunior elected to one of two scats on the Hastings City Board ol Review with 476 votes (**l;*j7 |x*rccnt), and Melissa Winick took 667 (5<* 25 petvenO, ed for his contract. “Mr. Nida has 36 or 37 years’ experience, and we’re fortunate to have him in this unique position," he said. “There is no other court administrator that I know of in the entire state that handles all three courts and the Friend of the Court. I think he also — having a bean counter mentality — understands that he can't get everything he wants. We will negotiate something with Mr. Nida,” Doherty defended the court system’s new video-recording system. He said it is his phi losophy that governmental entities should spend tax dollars only on things that will help taxpayers. ‘There is no reason to use technology that simply makes our jobs easier unless it allows us to more efficiently and effectively provide the services that we do.” he said. Doherty said the courts decided to purchase the system now because the state offered $26,200 toward the purchase of the equip­ ment which cost the county a total of $135,500. ’The courts will recoup the cost of the equipment quickly, he said. “Before we had the technology, there was a person in each courtroom that their only job, essentially, was to have the headphones in their cars and make sure that the system is recording. The state required that without the video, the court hire somebody to be in cach courtroom and listen to the testimony," he said. “With the video-recording system, what has happened is that person is not dedicated to silting in the courtroom. They are needed in the courtroom on occasion, but they can do other things such as prepare orders. We really needed that in the probate juvenile area because we’re down two employees." Doherty said that since the system has been online, in most instances, all he has to do is hit the record button and type in the case number. Other savings include not having to trans­ port prisoners to and from prisons for hear­ ings. "That really saves the state money because the s|atc requires two officers to take each individual into a county court. That’s why the state chipped in the money the} did; it is sav­ ing them millions of dollars," Doherty explained. "For us ... once a month, I have to, go to the Kalamazoo Regional psych hospital to handle those types of cases, and now we can handle those via the polycom system that was installed, which will save not only my Iraxel time and expense but also the court recorder who used to have to travel with me and the prosecutor." Doherty said the polycom system also means court-appointed attorneys will no longer have to be paid to travel to prisons to meet with their clients, which results in addi­ tional savings for the local courts. Friend of the Court arraignments and other meetings also can be done using the system. “Expert witnesses ... you have to pay for them to travel, and they can be charging thou­ sands of dollars for travel time alone,” said Doherty. “Witnesses will be able to testify from distant locations. I believe the system will pay for itself tri a year or less. It will cer­ tainly be less than two ) cars for the entire syslem to be paid for, and it w ill generate addi­ tional savings each and every year after. See COURT, page 13 �Page ? — Thursday, November 10, 2011 — The Hastings Banner Flight delayed As lhe leaves fall in autumn, milkweed pods dry, break open, and the seeds take flight. The freedom of the silky parachuteequipped seeds (left) were cut postponed Tuesday morning in Hastings when light rain put added a wet load (right) to the lighterthan-air seeds. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, milk­ weed plays a critical role in the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, serving as the pre­ ferred host plant for its lar­ vae and subsequent chrysalises that attach themselves to the bottom of leaves. While all stages of the butterfly are long gone by this time of year, the seeds — when dry — are busy floating their way to new ground, preparing to begin the cycle next year. On hand to help secure the roof at American Legion Post 45 as the of fa*1 settling in this week are (from left) Gary Wieczorek, Roy Barry, Russ John Miller. Legion welcomes new members; seeking help with roof repair ky Dour VanderLaan Editor Their excitement could raise a roof, but all a group of American Legion Hastings Post 45 members are trying to do now is to keep theirs from leaking. "We knew this had to lx* done when we bought the building five or six years ago,” points out Legion member and Air Force vet­ eran Russ Hammond. "We put a synthetic membrane on it which should have been good for six jnonths, but one day we had to close (the restaurant] because it was leaking so badly inside.” So. although 50'50 raffle proceeds, dona­ tions and the proceeds from the Patriot Restaurant that the Ixgion operates inside the building on South M-37 Highway wasn’t enough to cover the cost, Hammond, a retired builder, and his volunteer crew got to work. Trusses and a plywood covering are in place, with shingling or a steel cover along with soffit and fascia work still to come. The crew was busy this week, covering each end in hopes of keeping out the cold and w’ct weather forecasted. Hammond figures the estimated $10,000 project w ill come up short by about $5,(XX) to $6,000 of getting the job done completely. But that doesn’t dampen the resolve of a group of veterans who today fight not just for their building but for the entire mission of the American Legion Post, which numbers some 250 members in the Barry County area. "This place is like therapy to me,” says Gary Wieczorek, a Vietnam veteran who still suffers from flashbacks. What’s helped specifically for Wieczorek is just listening and counseling other veterans who go to the Legion for assistance. BY MOTOROLA "1 talked with another vet who needed help, and he came back later to thank me. says Wieczorek, who believes that the focus and compassion he gives to others keeps his mind off himself and his own anxieties and chal­ lenges. "It’s fellowship, and when people need help, we give it to them.” agrees Hammond, , who served as a radio operator on B-29s. “but the American Legion fights for the vets, too.” The local post, like most social organiza­ tions, is fighting today just to stay afloat. Though the move from its former headquar­ ters on South Church Street has'meant more room inside and a bigger parking area. Hammond and Wieczorek both worry about the average age of members, which consis­ tently moves up. "It’s always been a question.” sighs Hammond about the aging challenge. "Today, there arc so many other things to do, and. when you look back on how' the Vietnam vets were treated, that killed it,” But things arc changing, say Hammond and Wieczorek. They point to the “new" veterans of the Persian Gulf and Desert Storm wars and of the current war on terrorism. They proudly list the inclusion of women veterans, one of whom is a member of the post’s honor guard, and to community engagement activities, such as the upcoming clothing drive, as indi­ cations of a new vibrancy and a new future for the post in Barry County. Help to secure that new future — and to complete the roof project — is gladly wel­ comed. Donations arc tax-exempt and can be mailed to American Legion Post 45. PO Box 52. Hastings. MI 49058. Preparing to raise the trusses on the new roof at American Legion Post 45 is the roofing committee made up of (from left) Duane Werner. Gary Wieczorek, Charles Alexander, Russ Hammond, Tom Hammond, Roy Barry pnd Jamie Dull. Missmq from the photo is Gary Hammond. y DROID STRONG. RAZR SHARP. Introducing Droid Razr. The ultimate power of Droid. The legendary edge of Razr. Combined to form the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone. Reinforced with Corning® Gorilla* Glass. Encased in laser cut KEVLAR® fiber - the strongest material in smartphones. Power, strength, and 4G LTE speed. Compressed into a deceptively thin profile. Available exclusively from Verizon* YAC brings in over $2,800 for Green Gables Haven ■■____ DOORS OPEN @11:11 AM ■■■Hi The Youth Advisory Council ol the Barry Communitv PO,L .■ Roofsit hindraising event Nov. 5. More than S2.800 was 2'T held i,s annual Haven. (Photo by Patricia Johns) as ra,sed lor Green Gables exclusively at VBFf 1.800,256.4646 • DROIDDOE5.COM/DROIDRAZR ' AfUntfcn$35. IMPORTANT C0N5UMIR INFORMATION-5.h,entc(r,t • V2W.COM/STno - -------------- —L LJ CjtVtPjFIXi irbMrknnAurtfilSppfcril.UptoJJJOejfjyi^.^ . . h.tfMrUttMemarWbusMnltf qjj f 0 R __ , , Gl,fh«niUi)letf. Mo, t viitffrkrsrt/M.cic'ofoMib'iy.luC2011 - J'" A. ' by Patricia Johns Stajj Writer Members of the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation climbed the scaffolding set up outside of Second 1 land Comers on State Street in Hastings Saturday Nov. 5. Other YAC’ members stayed on the ground and accepted donations from drivers and walkers for Green Gables Haven. Contributions were accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 C°"K'"S and in front ofVeeond Hand Cor'1"' ,Wlsil lx-in8 rom Green Gables Haven kxL^ Volu"'«ts evting ar 1 p.m. w|)j| "over the col. •hw monthly meeting C n,e,n>*n> held m tSCnd d"“»'>ons to Ya’,'* S1,t"«1“y Bmad*»y. Hustings M! 4^5^ AC- *•’! S �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10, ?0H - Page 3 Economic Expo draws a crowd Photos by patricia Johns Following lhe H;«0' 5'Y. settw7’.noni'c Sununit. Ilnirsda). N<", - |ho a"nual business expo was IkM * - Expo Center building. v n.nt , Guests had a chance t‘» . “ than 30 booths and see productsrvey and discuss educational oplx,rtu. .? Visitors stopped f irM at ,irr> County Chamber of Commerce l”’ County Economic Development A ,a txxjth. All Weather Seal. APPM Imaging, Astrid's Embroidery a"11 Printing. Barry County Telephone1 •• Bay Points Inn. Bliss Clearing Nia8ara 8nd Bosley Pharmacy had booths. l^c c> Pharmacy booth was filled with bright yellow cars. Bradford White and the Village of Middleville shared a and provided information about the village and upcoming Astrid Strait from Astrid's Embroidery and Garment Printing has an opportunity to talk about her business at the Barry County Expo. Carol Lee (left) Tim Kelly and Janet Vasquez from Commercial Bank have a chance to tell people that the move to the new building will be complete by mid-November. events. . Chemical Bank, the C’1) J*f Hastings and Commercial Bank had booths. Commercial Bank announced that it would be at the newbuilding beginning in mW-November. Diamond Propane/Vohi nicer Energy Services had information about costs and services available. There were also booths promoting Firstbank, Flex fab and the Gilmore Car Museum. Students and mentors working at the museum were at the expo to talk about new activities at the museum. There was a booth staffed by Goodwill Industries of CM!I. The Gun Lake Casino booth promoted some of its upcoming activities. HomeTown Partners front the Barry Community Foundation asked those attend­ ing the expo to answer a short survey. Booths were set up by Hastings Fiber Glass Products, J-Ad Graphics, Kcllech and Lake Trust Credit Union. Jennifer Richards from leadership Barry County encouraged people to learn about the next leadership Barry County class, which will begin in early 2012. Lumenflow from Middleville had a oppor­ tunity to show some of its innovations. Manpower, Middleville Tool and Die. PNC Bank and Padnos Iron and Metal all had booths and staff. Miller College representathes talked about classes available. Pennock Health and Wellness. Pennock Rehab Services and Pennock Hospice staff members were able to discuss sendees avail­ able at Hastings and other locations. There Were booth- .n- Pixel Vine Studio, Powrachutc, Ritdioj Miack. SCORE, Thomapple Manor. \Jking Corporation and WBCH Radio. Anyone interested in learning more about the third Barry’ County Expo may call the Barry Counts Chamber of Commerce at 269­ 945-2454. ’ One of the most popular booths at the Barry County Expo is that of the Gilmore Car Museum. Mentors and students are able to talk about cars with their fans. Pictured are (standing, from left) Phil Renvart, Bryan Fox, Rushell Hammond, Curtis Root. William Boyd, Tim Harrington and James Barnum, (kneeling) Mason LaMange and Raymond Kosbar. We Have' BY MOTOROLA k We are your local source for everything Verizon. Come See Us Friday for on of these great phones Dealer • RadioShack* if Hastings wired up llc 614 West State Street In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings verizpn Authorized Wireless Retailer (269) 945-4800 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am-8 pm. Saturday 9 am-7 pm; Sunday 11 um-5 pm Sandy Wake has an opportunity to tell visitors to the Barry County Expo about the Viking Corporation. Brian Zatzke of Lumenflow in Middleville shows Ken VanTol somo of his innovations at lhe second Barry County Expo Nov. 3. FDK ••SHS-422-22.SO �Newspapers still make up the fabric of our community s Legion seeking funds To the editor; . The roof at the old American Legion Bali is leaking bully. During rainy weather, the kitchen area is flooding on a regular basis This problem has to be fixed soon, since ex cry time it floods, the Patriot Restaurant is shut down during clean up. A new’ truss-sup­ ported roof i< needed at the post. 'Hie l egionnaires have been conducting a year-long fundraiser among the members, restaurant patrons and corporate donors, lhe repairs are estimated al approximately SIO.CXX). lhe roof repair fund is still short. and help repairing roof a.". Donadons an: «d«•>£ mailed to the American Legion J -• Box 52. Hastings. M> W*lnd,reC,l>' >°U will be helping support lhe many comnwn.ty services provided by the post 1 Jim lolsma. member Lawrence J. 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Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional represen­ tative. U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, (ax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. line for Congress 77 and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing. Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, M|, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov Thomas Jefferson famously said (hat if he was asked to choose between, “a government without newspapers or newspapers with­ out a govemiwnL I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latkPla!*s something many of us in the industry have been thinking a ,l,t in recent years. So, when I read the Grand Rapids Press nnnouncenient that it would be changing in February' from a daily pnnt product to print editions delivered on Tuesdays, Thursdays a”d Sundays plus c-editions every day, the reality of what’s going J’n m my industry hit close to home. Press officials also indicated would offer print editions each day, but they would only be available at selected stores and at newspaper box locations. while the business model of many newspapers appears to be changing, a report released by America Opinion Research states al n>ne in 10 Michigan adults read a print or online newspaper each week and vs ell over half of them are interested in local and c°nimunity news. ^hilc“newson paper’ has been impacted, people still look for a trusted news source they can rely on. That reliability is general­ ly found in the pages of their local newspapers. m asked quite frequently how the Internet has impacted our usiness, and I respond there are two factors that have impacted morC l^an !^e ^n,erncl' Tl,c first started in the late % s as large corporations bought up family-owned newspaper operations and made drastic changes in the level of news coverage and reduced staff. J c second factor is the sluggish economy, which continues to P ague not only newspapers, but all media companies as they’ve tne to adjust. Both issues far outweigh any impact brought on by K‘Internet We’ve faced radio, television, direct mail, satellite radio, cable and satellite television over the years, so let’s add the nternet to the list. In fact, many in the print industry have embraced the web because it allows newspapers a chance to offer immediate news. In an article from the MLive Media Group formed by Booth cwspajjers to bring together the Grand Rapids Press. Jackson C it^en Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News and the Ann Arbor News, along with their web affiliate MLive, they’re work­ ing to become “a growth-oriented company, more innovative and more engaged with the community.’’ Yet, many of us in the ink-on-papcr business are concerned with the direction as true journalism becomes reduced to bits of infor­ mation. I realize that a growing number of consumers use websites to get their information. Readers can pop in and out of sites from var­ ious news agencies, even blogs. Yet, lhe reason many consumers use newspaper websites for information is reliability. /\nd, as newspapers continue to add websites with more information, they still maintain sound journalistic principles whether the information appears in print or on a website. My concern for ink-on-paper is that more information will be lost as newspapers become more electronic in part due to the old rule of “out of sight, out of mind.” When picking up a printed newspaper, even the weakest of readers will tum from page to page, looking fo^mc thing that catches their eyes. News on most websites is mcrtU **«><> hex<s shorts, ♦>a mmnmnh paragraph of information with little or no detail tout the subject. In the weekly newspaper business, we not only report the news, but we offer opinions, letters to the editor and so much more. As large newspaper groups tum more of their attention to electronic versions, the connection to the reader and to lhe community is gradually lost in lhe drive toward brevity. I came across a note that my father wrote more than 30 years ago that said, “Our rewards in life will always be in direct propor­ tion to our contributions and service to our communities." Tint’s why newspapers have stood the lest of time, Newspapers can accomplish great feats by molding opinions, generating ideas everything local — social J indi. announcements, business promotions. v)iat happened viduals and families. We cover what s happening. and what may happen. community. Our staff We cover the births and deaths of our <"^umcr ^d members attend more meetings than any s • report what happened so that you. our renders, can K P with 1 the goings-on in our town. ,„.ohnok: putting together We’ve become lhe community scrapbook, puu b everything you need to know about your con to make it package that doesn’t need power or special conne work work. You can read it with a cup of coffee, you can read it nt «ork. at a Saturday sports tournament or just about any w c ■ Even though newspapers will continue to grow ence. lhe real power of the press is found in the pages o mners P< • — no matter how we’re able to get them to you. As I look through the Tiles of well over 180 years of hisjoncal data. I still get excited reading about all the news from our munily, knowing that next week we will start again with a re sheet of newsprint and a whole lot more information for our rea - ers. Don’t miss a single issue. Ninth annual economic summit and expo a huge success Last Thursday, the Barry County Economic Alliance held its annual economic summit with more than 150 people attending. /Xttendces heard about economic gardening from Dino Signore of the Edward Lowe Foundation, along with a full statistical review of our economy given by George Erickcek of the W.E. Upjohn Institute. Both speakers discussed the impact of the sluggish econ­ omy on Michigan and what to expect in the months ahead. I had a chance to share some of Hastings’ industrial history with the group. I told audience members what three local businessmen were able to accomplish more than 120 years ago to bring industry to our community. These men — Chester Messer. Richard Messer and R. L. Reynolds — realized that if Hastings was going to grow, they needed to attract industry and bring more jobs to town. The three businessmen put together a funding package, advertised in the Detroit newspapers, announcing that Hastings was looking for start-up industries. Not only did they attract some companies, but most of those companies are still with us today, more than a centu­ ry' later, producing products and offering hundreds of jobs to our local citizens. Hastings’ and Barry County’s long-term success rest­ ed on a few men with lhe vision to create an economic engine that would stand lhe lest of time. As we look around our state and nation, we sometimes forget that the efficiencies, downsizing and closures put more strain on our economic model. In fact, some experts arc warning that it could take another 30 years before we return to vvhat some call full employment We are a changing economy, but will our standard of living and our communities suffer to the point that we don’t recognize them? Today’s challenges demand the kind of vision and leadership that three businessmen had more than 120 years ago to build the foundation on which we stand today. Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics P.S. Good-bye to Smokin’ Joe Frazier and to long-time televi­ sion commentator and journalist Andy Rooney. Rooney’s candor, wit and perspective will not be forgotten. State Police conducts more than 950 commercial vehicle inspections In an effort to reduce crashes involving commercial vehicles, Michigan State Police motor carrier officers learned up with enforcement officers from across the nation to participate in Operation Safe Driver, a nation­ al awareness and enforcement campaign that ran Oct. 16 to 22. According to a press release issued Nov. 8, officers focused on improving both commercial and non-commercial driver behavior and performance through effective enforcement, education and awareness strate­ Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. and offering a vehicle for the Community newspaper, are interest service clubs, school news, churches gies. During this year’s Operation Safe Driver Initiative, MSP motor carrier officers con­ ducted traffic stops on 1,046 commercial vehicles, which resulted in 956 safety inspec­ tions during which officers noted 700 driver violations and 615 vehicle violations. Officers also placed 30 drivers and 53 vehi­ cles out of service for serious safely viola­ tions. Additionally, 527 citations were issued for various driver, equipment and traffic vio­ Should animals have been spared? The owner of a private zoo in Ohio recently released lhe exotic ani­ mals at night before committing suicide. Many animals, including ndangered species, were killed by law enforcement officers. Do you diink shooting lhe animals was lhe right decision? lations, some of which included speed, fol­ lowing too closely and careless driving. In 2010 Michigan experienced 10,729 acci­ dents involving commercial vehicles, includmg 93 fatal crashes and 1.829 injury crashes. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the annual cost of large truck crashes nationally exceeds SI9 million. The Hastings Banner Dtvored <o th. intent.«/ Has,in9s Banner, Inc' ^Ad Gr*Phics In " 351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945.9554 N~a^X 9Sa2h iads® 2dvOT^’ c Z—"— --------- — Ff®derlc Jacobs John Jacobs Prudent V^Preoxfent Stephen Jacobs -------------------- JNEWSROOnT Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Emily Elliott, llaslin^s; "It was important for the officers lo protect the people living in lhe area, especially at night." Brandi Ellwcxxl, Hustings: "People in lhe area were pul in danger by the animals’ owner. The police made the right deci sion that night.” Christie Schuurmans, Hastings: “No. Like Dave Garroway baid on the Today Show, h was like lhe 911 for animals.” Sue Roelof^ Hastings: "I think it was (he " theyl^W bither guns ai|1 bu||els, had tune (0 .,d tn>«qui||Zcrs ” K P Brittany Wckh, Hastings: “I think it was a good decision to protect the people in lhe area from (lie animals. It was wrong for them to be released." Rose Danholh, Hastings: "I think it was disgrace­ ful.” Fran Overman Sandra Ponsetto D*ve DeDecker Jenna Yonker „ H-. P° BoxB -----------— Chr,s Sihwman nan Buerge �Nashville’s Kellogg School building will remain standing Military service and Good old-fashioned mentoring Social Security — still a best practice Alden and Arlene Vincent of Nashville plan to preserve the Kellogg School in Nashville. by Shuri Carney Staff Writer W.K. Kellogg would be pleased. The food industry pioneer and educational philanthro­ pist passed away in 1951, but, if he could walk the streets of Nashville today, he likely would be intent on shaking hands with /Xlden and Arlene Vincent. The Vincents secured the winning bid last month for the old Kellogg School in Nashville. Their plan is to presene the 75y ear-old structure and use it as a community resource — which would have warmed Kellogg’s heart. The current Kellogg building at 324 Queen St. in Nashville was built in 1936 as an addi­ tion to the school that had served the commu­ nity since 1906. The addition was furnished in large part through lhe W. K. Kellogg Foundation, and the name was changed to Nashville W. K. Kellogg Rural Agricultural School. “I’ve lived here 44 years and my wife went to school in that building." said Alden, who secured ownership to lhe property with a $51,000 bid made during the auction officiated by Startton Realtors of Vermontville. "That budding will still be standing when the rest of the town is gone." Alden said he is interested in preserving the Kellogg School and grounds and develop­ ing a nonprofit organization. A skating rink, a skateboard park, shuffleboard and communi­ ty playground are all being considered. •‘I’ve had a lot of people calling me," said Alden. “We need something." In 1963, the villages of Nashville and Vermontville consolidated their school dis­ tricts to become Maple Valley. The present day junior/sentor high school was built between lhe two villages. The Kellogg School was then converted to an elementary building and renamed Kellogg Elementary School. More recently, it housed the Maple Valley Alternative and rXdult Education program, which now is at lhe high school. The Kellogg School, as it has become known, features a stage with w ings and a fall­ out shelter with a capacity of 75. and the building has been lhe site of many communi­ ty’ events. The school forest was sold at lhe same auc- The 1936 school funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation still bears symbols of education tn its architecture. lion, as well, to contiguous property owners for S91.000. In an earlier Maple Valley school board meeting, minimum base prices had been set at $75,000 for the forest and S25.OOO for Kellogg. Maple Valley Superintendent Ronna Steel said she is pleased with (he result but cau­ tioned that costs were involved. Stanton’s fee was 7 percent of the sale (the company cov­ ered advertising contingent upon sale). A sur­ vey for the forest to establish egress cost an estimated $2,500. Securing titles took a full year, she said. Thrun Law firm consultation fees arc estimated between $5,000 and $7,000. The Vincents said they have many ideas and plans generating for their new' acquisi­ tion. but for right now they are "working out lhe details." 'Fhe Vincents are gathering input from citi­ zens interested in the future of the Kellogg property. 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I encourage you to think of the mentors in your own life — a coach, teacher, another caring adult — and take a few minutes to con­ sider all of the contributions they made in your life during your developing years. We have many mentoring opportunities in our schools. As professionals, we encourage mentoring for our staff members. All non­ tenured teachers have mentors they can go to for support. Our Interim Superintendent Michelle Falcon has asked Carl Schoesscl to mentor her this school year. Also. Mike Goggins is working with Big Brothers Big Sisters this year to promote mentoring with our students. Any one who is interested in becoming a mentor should contact one of the building administrators. Get involved in your commu­ nity schools today and shape the kids of the future. j Proceeds will be donated to [ Barry County Frit' Clinjc C°He has been chief operating officer since bachelor of science Mentor Jodi Ziegler enjoys spending time with her assigned student. J5J-OWSHIP JEUOWSHIP HALL 405 N. JJ-37JTWY. (New Location) ’JASTINGS. MI 49058 _ Hastings Manufacturing Company LLC, a nearly 100-y car-old global manufacturer of piston rings. Monday announced the promo­ lion of Robert M. Kollar to chief executive officer and president and Frederick A. Cook Jr. to chairman of the board Kollar has more than 35 years of experi­ ence in lhe engineered products arena, with six of those years at Hastings Manufacturing execution of our growth strategy and sec the current environment as Ixring favorable for •xnandin« both our technological capabilities and product portfolio.” said Cook. "I can ink of no one more uniquely qualified to u.e the operation and ensure the attain™,han U°b K,’"ar. nn.irue «> work will, lhe Hastings ,nanaget»e'» team, providing oversight anti Southeastern Elcnu‘tit,jr> ‘1 Prhtcipul One of the aspects that admired nio.,t about Southeastern when I ’canto principal was lhe number of mentors " o Were seeing students at Southeastern- At t|)a( tjn^c Thomnpple Valley <• l^’J1 ^as die main group that mentored children. loday, Wc . on Big Brothers Big $islcrs and «ur OU|| group, leading Light Mentors. Bobbie Taffee. a l<*al ’uMness owner, said. “I think we really Io get this pro. gram expanded.’’ and she did. A name was created for the program, and we met to talk about what the prospective people would need to bring to fae table to work with kids. First and foremost, every mentor has to go throiifh a background check, and 1 meet with cach mentor to get to know him or her. We then gather from teachers a list <>f stu. denis who need a match. We pajr S(Ujents with mentors based on capability. Mentors meet with students one day a week for one hour. They are pulled out of classroom instruction for this valuable meeting. Mentoring sessions should insolve social and academic activities: a mentor and student may complete some classroom work together and then have some fun playing a board game or shooting hoops. Taffee recently repainted the mentoring room many colors, making it enjoyable for students as well as lhe adults. Currently, we have 20 students who see mentors once a week. Southeastern already had a pingpong table, and now it has a home in lhe mentoring room. Some people may ask, why take students out of class for this? Statistics say that 17.6 million young people — nearly half the ins­ ulation between 10 and 18 years of age — live in situations that put them at risk for not living up to their potential. Without interven­ tions by caring adults, they could make choic­ es that undermine their futures. 'Hie presence by Vonda VanTH Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Each year on Nov. 11. America observes Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Many Vielnam-era veterans are now nearing retirement age or are already there. It is important that they — and other American service personnel — know just what retire­ ment benefits they can count on from Social Security as they make future financial plans. Like most of the civilian workforce, all current military personnel pay Social Security taxes and earn Social Security cov­ erage. Earnings for active-duty military serv­ ice or active-duty training have been covered under Social Security since 1957. Also, earn­ ings for inactive-duty serv ice in the reserves (such as weekend drills) have had Social Security coverage since 1988. In addition to regular military pay. Social Security adds special earnings credits to an individual’s Social Security record when he or she serves in the military. The extra earn­ ings are for periods of active duty or active­ duty training. If, for example, a person served in the military between 1957 and 1977.. he or she has been credited with $300 in additional earnings for each calendar quarter in which active duty basic pay was earned. These extra earnings may help someone qualify for Social Security or increase the amount of the Social Security benefit. The number of credits an individual needs to qualify for Social Security depends on his or her age and the type of benefit. Any future Social Security benefit pay ment depends on a person’s earnings, averaged over a working lifetime. Veterans and others who are within 10 years of retirement age should begin planning for retirement. A good place to start is with Social Security’s Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. 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M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 www.m66tire.com �Page 6 - Thursday, Norember 10, 2011 - The Hastings Barner _____ ____ _ __________ HASTINGS PUBLIC, LIBRARY SCHEDULfc_____ Thursday. Nov. 10 - Novcmlwr rending club special Movie for’’STAR readers fea lures ’’The lurst Sxarfighier.* 1 to 3 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones enjoys a singing cowboys double-feature. “Under Nevada Skies” and “Boots and Saddles,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 11 - preschool story tune enjoys the stories about underwear, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; house concert features the music of Daniel Bracken. 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 - Be a STAR at your J/frea fffyuariaf - ---------------------- ,-ni, ciub. continues library, lhe-------------------- ’, |,h Pr.«^ for kids prcsehoo b n). fOinpuier class board meeis. 4 o • ■■ qucsiion< using finds angers t 7.30 pm. MeJLme Plus. 6 o 7J"Jja|cr Mor> time gels Tuesday.No' ’' . t in-M) to II a.m., Marjorie Haight ^«i^na,ionobout any of the abo\c, ~ Worship Together-.. i •Weekly schedules ...at the church ofyour convenience... of Hastings area churches available foryoi URAC F VOMMIMTY CHURCH 8950 F M-79 Hivhwuy. Nashville. Ml 4907?. pastor D.m Roscoe. (517) s52-‘)?28 Morning Cclefeatiun anv 6:10 30 am Fellowship Time bef«’ie the serv­ ice. Nuncry. chiMrcn’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. hip training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHIRCH OF DELTON 7025 Mil-> Rd . PO Box 408. (cor­ ner of MU6 Rd. .t S, M-43), Delton. MI 4‘O46 Pastor Roger Claypool. (5171 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10.30 xm to IIJ0 a m, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible studs ar.J prayer time 6:30 p m. tn 7:30 pm. CHI RCH OFTHE NAZARKNE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Paslor. Sunday School 9.45 a in Morning Worship Service 10:45 xm.. Evening Service 6 p tn ; Wednesday Evening Service 7 pm. MRST BAPTIST CHURCH 30') E W.vdkvsn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr Pastor, Paul Osborn, Minister of Music; Josh Maurer. Youth Pastor. Sunday Services. 9.15 a.rn Sunday Schrxd for all ages, 10 30 xm Worship Service. 6 p.m. E'Trung Service, Jr. & Sr. High Groups. Wednesday, Family Niglrt 6 30 p.m, Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-K004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061 Pastor Gary Simmon*. Sunday Worship 9 15 xm. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2«ll Leccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church-phone. Sunday Service- 9.3U .ux: Sunday School 11 am; Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 p.m ; Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Q04 Tcny Lane. Hastings (or on (he comer of Starr School Roail and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269 ) 945­ 2171). Pastor Michael Wise www.hasting5vdd.coni Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 xm.; wor­ ship service 10 50 xm. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service. Wednesdays 7 p.m Youth ministry clubs. Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students anil Pathfinders for 5th grade stu­ dents through high school, meet on the tint and third Tuesday at 6:30 p m. and first and third Wednesday at 6.30p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. V:45 xnt; Sunday School, IO;45 a m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard Altir.e. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m and 11 a nv. Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4.15 pm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine, Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 w. Slate Rd.Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 xm Worship Service 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group far all ayes Cotnc and wor'bip the Lord vs ith us’ Ql’LMBY united METHODLST CHURCH M-79 East, P.0 Box 63, Ha-.tiiips. Ml 49058 Pastor Rev. Bruc Faghner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Woe hip ||;|5 xm. ------" GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH Ml) Powell RimJ. lUtinpBob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330 Poor’s Home 269-945­ 4156 bps I633<« sbcglobal net. Sunday School 9 45 xm; Wcnhip Service 10.45 xm.: Sunday Evening ft p tn We.fnexiay 7pm WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 am Worship Time 1(1,30 a m Youth activities: call for information ORANG EVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd.. 2 miles south of Gun Lake. Plainwell. Phone 269­ 664-4377. OiangcvilleBaptist. org. Sunday • 9 45 a m. Children, teen und adult Sunday School classes; II a.m and 6 pin. Worship; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Word of Life Clubs. Tuesday -9am. Men’s Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday - Sunday. Sept. 4 9.45 xm. Adult classes offered: (I) “Why We Believe the Bible'*; (2) -Hope in Hard Times" 1 Peter. (3) "The Book of John". (4) Young adult class. (5) Ladies Bible study. Resuming Wednesday. Sept 7 6:30 p m. Pre-school through 6th grade Word of Life Gophers & Olympians. Prayer & Bible Study • 7 p m. Resuming Sunday. Sept 11 6 p.m. Teen Word of Life; Beginning Tuesday. Sept 13 • 6:30 p m. Financial Reacc University. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S M-37 Huy, Dowling. MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Minister Ryan Wieland 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, 11 xm. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes day 6:30 p.m.. Choir Practice Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ'i Quillen. Friday 6 30 p.m. CPRChnsr’s Plan for Retvnccy (meal served). For more information small croups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site; wuw.countrychapel. umc.org. . SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services cach week' 9:15 xm. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of cach month at this service). 10 xm. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias i» Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the rectory­ number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ ?.ndrvwmatthias. We arc part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North Amer­ ica and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.otg. Church Fax No.: 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Behun. Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morn­ ing. 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi Youth 5 to 7 p in.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tires., Thurs, from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm ■ Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal sen cd) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 4905b Pastor SaKt Price. ~ Phone 269-948-0900. Website w ww .ltfegatecc.com Sunday . Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Lite Group 6:30 p tn. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP .ministries . /n.nt.filled church Meeting at it & Uaf Grange, Hwy M^ioTof A»yriaRd NadiMich. 49073 Sun. Pra.se & Werchip 10:30 « m . 6 p nv: Wed. 6 ’,0 pm- Jesu-. Club for boys & driJgcs 4-12. Pa'U’rs Dav.d and R(ne MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. 'Where Escryonc is Someone SpeciaF’ For mfonrsauon call 616-731-5194 or -517-852­ 1806. HASTINGS REFORMED CHURCH -A Ihaoric Reformed Commun­ ity.” Sunday rooming servers begin at |0 xm. Meeting al the Barry County Commission on Aging building, 320 W. Woodlawn Av^. Hastings. Pastor; Peter Adams. 616­ 690 8609 podomsf ‘ juno cool HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Dem Spachman. Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 xm-3 p in. Friday 9 xm. to noon Sunday morning worship hours; 9 15 Contcmpor-ary Worship. 10:30 xm. Refreshments. 11 a.m Traditional Worship. Sunday School for PrcK-2nd and 3rd-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services The Soup Kitchen *cncs a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAFTLST CHURCH 502 East Grand. Hastings: Floyd Hughe*. Pxstor. Myron Huebner. Music. Sunday Services; 10 xnt. Sunday School (all ages); II xm. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: 7 pm. Thursday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948­ 2673 for additional information. HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH 2635 Nonh M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121 Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brun Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of clxvc» for adults. Worship Sen ice: 10:30 xm. Childrens Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Gnxip 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid­ Week: 6-30-7.45 p.m. Pioneer Gubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group. 6th-8(h grade. Thursday: 10 xm. Senior /Adult Discussion and 11 30 xm.. lunch at Wendy's. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The 22nd Sunday after Pentecost - Worship 8.00 & 10:45 SundaySchool 9:30. Noisy Offering for LSSM. Men’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E North St, Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey hnp://www.dr.coy ctgiaxotg FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ‘ CHUftCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 10 am. Sunday School for All Ages: II a in. Worship Service One Service. 12 pm Pastor Jeff’s return Celebration: 6 pm. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both serv­ ices. Visit us online at our web log for sermons at: htinV/haMin^pfrqiyicrian-blogspn! .aim Thursday • 9 am. Men's Bible Study; 11:30 xm Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study ; 5:30 pan. Walk Away Winter 6.30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal. Saturday • 10:30 n.m. Praise Team. Monday - 5 p.m Pkklcball; 5:30 pm Walk Au ay Wintcr; 7 p.m Knit Wits. Wednesday - 7 ,tm. Early Men’s Bible Study (off site); 5 pm Pickleball. This infumiatum an worship service h provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: HufllNGS . *i*h*H*rai( 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 osley 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 presence for almost ten months, before she went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 4.2011. Brooklyn experienced life with her mommy, daddy, twin sister, Brianna, grand­ parents and aunts and uncles, receiving hugs, kisses, laughter, songs, and an abundance of love. , Brooklyn will sadly missed by her par­ ents. Todd and Emily; sister, Brianna; mater­ nal grandparents. Craig and Marianne Martin; paternal grandparents, Jody and Mark Mordarski and Kevin and Kathy Cahill; aunts and uncles. Sean and Shelley Cahill and Jennifer Cahill; and great grand­ parents, great aunts, uncles and cousins. Brooklyn will always remain in her parents hearts until they can hold her again in heav­ en. Memorial contributions may be made to Brooklyn’s family to help cover medical expenses. Funeral services for Brooklyn were held Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings. Pastor Richard Moore offici­ ating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home, Inc., please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to leave a message or memory to die family. HASTINGS. Ml - Marjorie Haight, age 85, of Hastings went to be with our Ixird on Friday. November4,2011, surrounded by her loving family at Pennock Hospital. She married Norman Haight on October 30, 1946. Marjorie enjoyed her family, league bowl­ ing. shuffleboard, gardening and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband. Norman Haight; daughter, Mary Haight; son. Nelson Haight; grandsons, Lonnie Elrod. Lucas Haight, Jay Haight and Steve Haight. Marjorie is survived by her children. Michael Haight of Tennessee, Karon (Mike) Gaither of Tennessee, Del (Nancy) Haight of North Dakota. Gerald Haight of Middleville. Sandra (Steve) Fox of Nashville; daughter­ in-law. Peg Bibler-Haight; twin sister. Maxine Eaton of Hastings; 19 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Services were held on Monday, November 7, 2011 al Girrbach Funeral Home, Pastor Gary Newton officiating. She was laid to rest at Parmalee Cemetery with her husband Norman and daughter Mary. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.ncl to leave a message or memory to the family. Robert Brown George Noonan • HASTINGS. M(- Robert Brown of Hastings passed’ away at his home on Tuesday, November 8. 2011 surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 66 years. He was bom in Hastings on May 11, 1945 to James Brown, Sr. and VaJborg (Bremmer) Bauchman. He attended Hastings schools and graduat­ ed in Florida. When he graduated he studied to become a Journeyman Pipefitter. He was an avid gardener and a shade tree mechanic. In the summer he spent time gar­ dening and in the winter he could be found in his pole bam working on cars. He loved ani­ mals, especially dogs and cats. He even was a cowboy with his brothers and sisters on the Bauchman Brown Farm when he was grow­ ing up where he learned his love of lhe out­ doors and to be a free spirit. He learned in his younger days how to live out of a suitcase. In the last four years he developed a spe­ cial bond with his neighbor Tony Purdum; where you saw one you saw the other. Robert was teaching him gardening and mechanics, and were the neighborhood cut-ups. He is survived by mother, Valborg Brown Bauchman of Hastings; siblings. James (Donna) Brown of Hastings, Tom (Midge) Brown of Danbury. CT, Trudy Parker of Canada, Jim (Linda) Bauchman of Hastings, Barbara (Bert) Gualdoni of Murfreesboro. IL nnd Michael Bauchman of Hastings; step­ children, Jessica (Dana) Davis of Hastings and Keith “Buddy” (Trisha) Krebs of Grand Rapids; grandchildren. Sebastian. Shayiynn. Logan and Levi; former wife, Kathy Brown of Hastings, several ni**s and ncPhcW5 Preceded in death by his father*. Janies Brown, Sr. and Homer Bauchman; sisters, Marilyn Bauchman Times and Mary Jane Brown Straley; brother, D«vid Bauchman. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. . _ A memorial service celebration of Robeys |ifc wi|| pl»“ a*;he^r Family Funeral Home-Wrc*1 chl,Pt1 ,7 Broadway in H^rincs on Wednesday, November 16,2011 at H a nK hC %e?i Rev. Gretchen w' |er vfficialing. Jltere wiU HASTINGS. MI - Eugene ’’Frank” Ellsworth, age 78. of Hastings, passed away Wednesdav. November 9. 2011. Visitation will be held Sunday. November 13, 2011 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 14, 2011, Il a.m. at Gmrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Susan Olson officiat­ ing. Burial at Coman Cemetery, Middleville, with full military honors provided by American Ixgion Post 045. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website al www.girrbachfu- . neralhome.net to sign the online guestbook and leave a message or memory for the fam­ ily. DELTON, MI - George Noonan of Delton passed away November 6, 2011. George was bom July 25, 1925, lhe son of Joseph E. and Catherine (Epker) Noonan. George was a 1943 graduate of W. K. Kellogg High School In 1988, he retired from General Motors with over 23 years of service, and dedicated his lime lo dairy fanning. /\ member of lhe Inlcr-Lakes Baptist Church in Delton. George also was very active with the Commission on Aging. George was a quiet, gentle man. who was very devoted lo the Bernard Historical Society. He enjoyed hiking, especially around Noonan and Milo Roads, photogra­ phy, and playing organ music. George enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe, Hawaii, and Canada, and he took many cruis­ es. George is survived by a cousin. Martin Votel of Cincinnati. OH, and many friends and neighbors. The funeral service for George Noonan will be conducted Friday. November 11.2011 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Burial will take place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Inter-Lakes Baptist Church or the Bernard Historical Society will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view and sign George's online guest book. PALM HARBOR. FL - Jane Elizabeth Quist, age 90, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of Grand Rapids and Middleville, respective­ ly, was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2011, in Palm Harbor, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years. Robert C. Quist; daughter, Diane Louise Quist Jankowski; and son. Robert John Quist. Surviving are her children, Janice A. (David) Hu ver of Middleville and Shirley Quist Wabcke of Palm Harbor. FL, along with eight grandchildren and 12 great-grand­ children. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday, November 5 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. Anton Tran celebrant. Interment in Coman Cemetery. Members of the family will receive rela­ tives and friends at lhe Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Chapel (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St., on Friday, November 11,2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to lhe Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Chapel (Caledonia). Condolences may be sent online al www.mkdfuncralhomc.com. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Honor and Respect to the Last 13896201 ------- s Veterans for service gtven and sacrifices made to protect •he freedoms ot this great natum. Williams-Gores Funeral Home be a Visitation prior to ibe services from 1010 r>b«Eus« 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Br<x)k|yn jade Cahi|| was bom on january I. -.011 to parent Todd nnd Emily (Martin) Cahill. Brooklyn’s family was blessed with her B •mraitfi 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Ham. For those who wi<h. memorial contribu­ tions to Barry County Humane Society or Ban, Cotnnrett? Miee in Roben. s would be greatlv s’ rrecia'eJ by the family. a'^^Robcn-s fam­ ily at www.lauerflr.cotn- www.wiliiams.gores,uJeralcom Heder-Gores Funerol virwww.beoler-gOresIuneral com Vclel;lns KHmily ilS'"<>rial Care- LAUES PROLDI.Y SIEVING TIIOSI- \VH() S| R\ ID"' �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday November to. 2011 — Page 7 Logans to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Arteta June Henney was bom on September 10. 1931 to’Jasper and Nettie (Smith) Jordan. She was whisked away from lhe presence ot her family into the arms of the Lord on November 6. 201J at the arc of 80. Arlela graduated from Woodland High School in 1949. She married Elwood Homer Henney on December 18. 1949. They had 62 wonderful years together. They raised three sons. Brian (Deb) Henney. Martin (Monica) Henney and JcfT(Sandy) Henney. They have 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three more great grandchildren expected in March. The Henney's resided at their farm on Brown Road in Woodland Township. Together they milked cows, cash cropped, and made maple syrup. Arlela cherished her lime spent with fami­ ly. and her family cherished spending lime with her. Arlela enjoyed traveling, quilling, fishing, and ceramics. She also loved to bake goodies for her family, and the family loved it when she would bake. You could always count on a smile as she enjoyed fresh Blue­ gill. Morel mushrooms, and homemade ice cream. Elwood and Arlela traveled as much as possible throughout (he years. After they retired from farming they spent many winters in Florida. Spring time you would find them mushrooming in Mesick. The summer months were spent at Head Lake with friends and family. ’I hey would also take occasional trips to Drummond Island. During harvest in the fall, Arlela loved to ride with Elwood in lhe combine bringing him cookies and cof­ fee. She often brought home made meals to the fields at lunchlime. Arlela was a devout member of Lake Odessa Grace Brethren church for 62 years. She held numerous titles including: Sunday school teacher. Bible study leader, and church treasurer. A very special time for her to touch the lives of God’s children was dur­ ing vacation bible school. She was an amaz­ ing witness of lhe Lord’s word. Arlela had written on lhe inside of hor Bible “Death is the end of time, and'the beginning of eterni­ ty”She was preceded in death by her parents. Jasper and Nellie (Smith) Jordan; in-laws, Homer and Hazel Henney; three brothers. Irving (Violet Curtis) Jordan. Cecil Jordan and Ward Jordan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond (June) Henney, Donald Shook, Wayne (Dorothy) Henney and Wilma Rockafellow; along with many nieces and nephews. Arlela is survived by lier husband Elwood; sons, daughters-in-law and their families. Also surviving are Leola (LaVerne ) Hewitt, Joyce Shook. J.C. Rockafellow and many nieces and nephew •». Funeral services for Arlela were conducted on Wednesday. November 9. 2011 at Koops Funeral Chapel - Uke Odessa. Interment followed at Woodland Memorial Park. The family has requested that memorial contributions'be made io Gideon’s Bible International (Bible distribution and evangel­ ism). P.O. Box 213. Hastings. Ml 49058 To share a memory of Arlela. please visit HASTINGS, Ml - Donald Johnson passed away at his residence on November 8, 2011 al the age of 88. Don was bom in Hersey, on August 14. 1923 the son of Fred and .Anna Johnson, the fourth of five children. In 1928 lhe family moved to Hastings where he along with sis­ ters Evelyn, Dorothy, Sally and his brother Lee attended and graduated from Hastings High School. Don was active in high school lettering 12 times in four sports and captaining the foot­ ball team. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps on December 9, 1942 serving in the Pacific until late 1945. Don married Caroline Hansen on May 2, 1946, lhe couple had five children: Bill. Mark. Janet. Judy and Donald Jr. During Don’s lifetime he held many jobs, during high school he cleaned Foxes Barber Shop every morning before school and worked at the J C Penny store aflcr athletics. Following the war he briefly owned a taxi service in Hastings; drove a truck route col­ lecting milk at farms for lhe Pet Milk Company and later had a 7 L’P dealership covering three counties. In 1956 Don and Carol purchased The Willows, a store on Algonquin Lake, the store was owned by them until 1973. From 1973 Don farmed in rhe Middleville area and also worked at Michigan Cat until retirement. /An avid White Sox fan Don collected base­ ball and sports memorabilia his entire life. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.. the American Legion and always a marine. Don was preceded in death by Caroline, his wife of 64 years; daughter Judy Pennington (Steve); granddaughter, Jessica Merrill; his parents; sisters, Evelyn Vukin, Dorothy Thompson; and his brother, Ixe Johnson. He is survived by his sister, Sally Robinson (Tom); sons. Bill (Michelle). Mark (Kathy), Donald (Lisa): and daughter, Janet Reil. Surviving grandchildren are. Sarah Johnson. Becky Casarez, Sara Casarez. Phillip Johnson. Tim Johnson, Steve Johnson. Josh Reil. Adam Reil. Donald Johnson, Danielle Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Kari Johnson. Natalie Pennington. Ryan Pennington and seven great grandchil­ dren. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #45, 2160 M-37 Hwy.. Hastings, MI 49058 or the Wounded Warriors Project. Visitation will be held Friday, November 11. 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, November 12. 2011, II a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Gary Newton officiat­ ing. Burial at Irving Township Cemetery w ith lull military honors, provided by American Legion Post #45 of Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome net to sign lhe online guest book and to leave a message or memory for the family. www.koopsfc.com. still q j) Joe Willson’s Auto Service and L" Body Shop Q- Formerly Ihissauto Just a few of the things we do! • SAVE 10% to 25% On Your Next Repair • Wlnteriie....................................... Call for Pricing • computer Wheel Alignment starting ot *39.95 • Lube, Oil & Fitter Up to 5 qts. premium oil & filter..................... *19.95 , Collision 4 Auto Body Repairs ........... “SAVE" 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings - . (269) 948-3387 1 ^22x Joo Willson, Owruir Just north ol Cotani'r, Fann Market SATISFACTION GUARANTEED REPAIRS! David and Joann (Jordan) I>ogan arc cele­ brating their 50th wedding anniversary vs ith trip to Hawaii. They were married November 5, 1961 al First Presbyterian Church b> Reverend Willard Curtiss. David and Joann have six children and eight grandchildren. Jennifer (Ben) Day - daughter Jacklyn; Julie - daughter Lauren Schiller; Jeanine (Scott) Cathey - daughters Amanda and Ashley sons Alex and Andrew; son Da\ id II (Amy) daughter^ /XI) son and Abigail: Douglas. and Dean (Lisa) Logan; and special daughter Terry Stephens. David and Joann have spent their careers in healthcare. David retired after 37 years as a hospital administrator for die Air Force and VA. 7hey are now both RNs David with Barry Community Hospice and Joann as a Clinical Nursing Instructor for Kellogg Community College. They live in the family home at 1096 Cook Rd.. Hastings. Prichards to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Charles and Mareille (Hill) Prichard will celebrate 50 years together. They were mar­ ried November 17, 1961. They have two daughters, Brenda (Craig) l’-berstcin and Lisa (Kevin) Downs. They have four grandchildren, Benjamin Downs. Brandy. Justin and Danielle Eberstein and one great-grandson, Liam Dow ns. They would enjoy cards from family and friends at 637 South Grove .St,. Delton. MI 49046 Fillinghams to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Bob and Pat (Turnes) Fillingham were married on November II. 1961 at St. Rose Church in Hastings. They have three children: Teresa (Al) Gonzalez of Tenn.. Ben (Catrina) Fillingham of Lyons and Tammi Fleury of Baltic Creek; seven grandchildren and two great-grand­ sons. There will tie a celebration on Sunday, November 13. 2011 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Union Hall on Apple Si. Cards welcomed. Please stop by. Robert “Phil” Hilson to celebrate 95th birthday Robert ’‘Phil” Hilson will be 95 years on Nov. 17th. He would really like to hear from his friends and family. Cards may be sent to 770 River Rd . Hastings. MI 4905X. Marriage licenses Brad Alan Bennett, Hastings and luincta Kay Mennell, Hastings. Michael Howard Bolo, Hastings and Gemma Ances Managing. Siquijor. Philippines. . Christopher Michael Engelter. Kalamazoo and Debra Lynn Walters. Middleville. Thang Van Nguyen, Delton and Kimberly Ann O’Meara. Delton. David Peter Sigurdson. Hastings and Teresa Rae Davis, Hastings. James Frederick Slagel, Hastings and Vicky Lee Edwards, Hastings. Michael James Warwick, Hickory Comers and Karen Lorraine Loycr, Hickory Comers. Ruben David Weston, Middleville and Teresa Irene Reed. Comstock Park 90th birthday card shower for Doris (ClemJ Strouse The family of Doris Strouse would like to invite you to a luncheon al the Barry County Commission on Aging on the comer of Broadway and Woodlawn. Saturday, Nov. 12, 1011 from I to 3 p.m. to celebrate her 90th birthday. She was born Nov. 13. 1921 in Carlton Center, Mich., the daughter of Marion and Mcrtie Clem. Cards may be sent to Dons Strouse. 7915 Shaw Lk. Rd.. Middleville. Ml 49333. No gifts, please. Chamberlains to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary PaLsy Lou (Hill) Cllamber)ain, Sr. and Robert Franklin Chamberlain, Sr. were joined in marriage Oct- 13, 1951 |)aj a double wedding with Patsy’s brother, Marvin Hill joining hands with Agnes (ShiHs) IIU| Fheir wedding <o°k p|nec in lhc Congregational Church. Charlotte, Mich. Patsy’s career as a Registered Nllrse in Virginia, Michigan and Kentucky gave her a great deal of joy. She was an obstetrical nurse !or 25 years, psychiatric nursing at the V.A. in Battle Creek, Mich, and Svrved al pcnnock Hospital as a supcrvisor :,nd in a medical sur­ gery capacity. Robert, Sr. “Bob” initially in lhe Naxy> After World War II. h.e Unlisted in the U.S. Army, During his service, |lc Wfts jn Vietnam for a year. Bob retired iu a Sergeant Major after 30 yean, in 197<i Pul and “Bob” had four children, Lynne (Chamberlain) Kru»« Robert, Jr.. Bruce Cliamberlain, Albert L*e Chamberlain who died in 2010 at age 45- *hcy have six grand­ children and one gieatg'anddaughler. They had a small celebr.Ujon vvnh friends and family in Grand Rapids (| anyone would like to send a card, to know how you are, they would lo'C 7 . •,r from you: Clark Retirement Commt,n*,^‘ 1551 Franklin, SE, Crand Rapids. 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Nov 22 Hartings - Ever After Banquet Hall 1230 N- Michigan Ave David Miller S.W. C.Ht. 231-288-5941 * www.DMScminars.com MJHWWf __________ ■ ■ - - ........ - _____________________ �Financial FOCUS furnished by Mark D. Christensen of ED WARP JONES When investing, ‘face to face’ beats fingers on keyboard by Elaine Gnrlock i",h‘;lW0<±X^E,So.»ela«ns The Like Odessa Area Historical Society '<> ">'"k 1"e under' meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Freight Hou>e. I"'" T-mv of blue inI |() shl)W the conneeThis is the annual night for the memory trees, Ime plenty , । location ol the with hundreds of colorful ball ornaments ground ! X drain uas a >996 project inscribed with names to be hung on lhe branches of the eight or more trees. A short «;;"’b had its lenninus at the eaM property behnd the houses on memorial service will be conducted before whivnn names are read. Refreshments are available for everyone attending. A sale of baked goods . i isrm blocks, lhe new waler mam runs parallel to the counter drain along the village u Hl be in the lobby or dqxn Saturday, Nov. 12, lhe Ionia County of way at the north edge o Johnson s Genealogy society will meet at the Freight Second Addition, which dates to 19(14. House at 1 p.m. with a sjxiaker. The libnuy’ Rev Robert Hundley, Lansing District will be open until 5 p.m. Refreshments will superintendent, was the guest speaker at be served Visitors arc always welcome. Central United Methodist Church Sunday. He Christmas 'Round the Town will have led the congregation in the annual Charge home vendors ranging from Woodland to Conference during lhe morning worship serv­ Clarksville to Pleasant Valley and Ionia Road ice The chancel choir impressed him greatly, in Sunf ield Township besides several stores in he said w ith their musical prowess with their L-'fke Odessa having special sales tor the two- rendition of lhe anthem “Dud o! Glorified." day event. Chairpersons for the event are Patricia Wetdon was at the organ tor most of Mary Flannery. Christy and Betty Erickson. the service and at the piano for lhe choir There will be maps at each location. listing accompaniment. what is being featured at each spot. _ The vacant house north of lhe First The water main project for Twin City Congregational Church has been sold to lhe Foods moved quickly lhe first week, with excavation and installation of main pipes church. Appliances and furnace from four completed from the northeast comer of the apartments were sold at auction. The interior Twin Citv property east to within two pipe parts are being dismantled, and the structure lengths of the Fourth Avenue water main. will be removed. The garage will be relocated Work took place the next week, but it was less off premises, l he intended use is a parking lol visible. By lhe end of last week, lhe final two for the church. This place was once the home lengths of pipe were in place, along w ith a of Olis and Jenny (Roe) Liner and a later of standing pipe with controls and attached fiber Clarence and Iva Birman. Mr. Miner was a merchant and hotel keeper in the early days of hoses, such as those used by fire departments Early this week, workers from the contractor lhe village. His father Horace preceded him as hotel keeper and merchant. Tw ice married, were testing hoses with water. As of Monday, nothing had been done he was the grandfather of Norine Mosson and toward extending a new line south on father of Grace (Miner) Nichol. Johnson Street to connect with lhe mains Leadership luncheon to feature Athena International speaker The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Barry County will welcome Athena International Board Member Catherine Lee to sene as keynote motiva­ tional speaker tor the Friday. Nov. 18, leader­ ship luncheon. TTie keynote presentation, “Leadership: A Woman’s Way." is supported by the Athena leadership model “The Athena Leadership Model principles capture the essence of effective 21st-century leadership," wrote Martha Mertz, Athena founder in her book. Becoming Athena. The Athena Leadership Model consists of eight qualities found inherently in lhe ways women lead — live authentically, leam con­ stantly. advocate fiercely, act courageously, foster collaboration, build relationships, give back and celebrate. Lee’s motivational speeches focus prima­ rily on women in business and leadership and have been presented across lhe globe lo women of ail backgrounds. Lee holds a mas­ ter’s degree from the University of Michigan and is a board member of Athena International based in Chicago. She is founder and president of CDL & Associates consulting firm located in Barrington, III. “The leadership luncheon is a venue for women at all levels of community, business and organizational leadership — whether just starting out or as an experienced leader — allowing for the opportunity to enhance exist­ ing skills and receive affirmation to best leverage our inherent leadership traits," said Valerie Byrnes, president ol the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. I he leadership luncheon is in preface to the chamber’s annual dinner Jan. 14, 2012, al which rime the 2011 Athena Leadership /sward Recipient will be revealed, along with lhe inaugural award for the 2011 Athena Young Professional Leadership Award being pre-enfed I he new young professional award i- being presented through a partnership of lhe Barry ( ounty Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Barry County. lhe luncheon program will include mofi- Uicse days, c,'n Purchase just about ried for lhe first time, or you’re remarrying, :in«v,hi''E you w ant <>n the Internet. However. you’ll have lo reconcile your financial picture you can Min benefit from a human, face-to- with that of your new spouse. A financial pro­ ace e'penence for some purchases - such fessional can review both your situations and >«ur investments- And that’s why you may possibly recommend ways for you to reduce "ant to uur^ wilh a financial professional. 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A financial professional for use by your local Edward Jones Financial ^n hc,p you ?nswer these questmns. Advisor. If you have any questions, contact • - ot spouse - Whether you’re gelling mar­ Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. - • '■■■: ■' -j/;! When it’s time to make tough decisions tor your loved ones, choose.. River Ridge Assisted Living Family Home Samuel Warren, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28. 2011 al 2:59 a.m. to Richard and Jill (Diephouse) Beardsley of Springfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. ELsie Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 25. 2011 at 5:49 p.m. lo James and Alicia Miller of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. Natalie Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28, 2011 at 7:59 a.m. to Jake and Jessie Miller of Hastings. 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McDonald's Corp 49.89 94.60 Pfizer Inc. 20.08 +75 Ralcorp Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores 80.07 77.61 5.02 •1.09 Stryker Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE t269 -.42 +.44 +1.44 +2.81 18 00 49.81 59.32 $1784.70 $34.97 +3 09 +64.90 +1.66 +513 -198M 12,170 827M Serving Our Country ♦♦♦♦♦ Serving Our Country Alyssa Mills Operations Specialist Alyssa Morgan Mills of Hastings, a sailor in lhe U.S Navy, com­ pleted “A” School at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois, Nov. I, 2011, where she received job specific training. Mills will be stationed al Naval Base San Diego in California and will be deploying to the Persian Gulf Nov. 3, 2011. A 2008 graduate of Hastings High School, she is the daughter of Ann Lax of Hastings and David Mills of Grand Rapids. Eleanor JoAnn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. to Zack and Kellie Norton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Kelsey Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21, 2011 al 3:11 p.m. to Bob and Kris Baker of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long- Tulia Isabel, bom at Bronson Hospital on November 1, 2011 at 5:11 p.m. to Dustin and Kai C. Worm of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. Kamden William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 19,2011 at 7.5g a.m. to Amanda Glass and Billy Beden of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. Pierce Cedar Creek gift show is Sunday Maya Joy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 20. 2011 at 9:43 pm. to Joy and Michael Manning of Wayland Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches lon<’ - Paid adv. Eden Lynn Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on °ct- 19. 2011 at 8 p.m, to Gordy and Chelsea Bivens of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. ***** Ethan Fayette bon. al P-™mck Hospital on ^*-t. 27, 2011 af P-06 a at. to Sarah Dillon aad Silver!Thorne 1-wclL Weighing 8 lbs. 11 0Z5. and 21 inches long. Ellaoulse Jean, bom at Peniiovk Hospital on O’-'1- 24 , 2011 al p p.ni. to Adam and Sydney Rafflcr of Nishvilfe. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 OZS. ami 20 1/2 i^es long. >>r.vce Brad, rl born at Pennock Hospital OI1 Oc( ar । al g:36 p.in, lo [■nidy Bohz and orul Thurlby of Mulliken. Weighing X Ibs 5 n d 119 3/4 inches long. 269-948-9842 All lhe amenities you need with the beauty you II AT&T 8P PLC CMS Energy Corp Gabriel Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 25. 2011 at 5:07 a.m. to Michael and Renee Gaiski of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. wwwjlYor-ridge.biz ■> Altria Group Luca Harvey, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28. 2011 at 12:09 p.m. to Kelsey and Kevin Dickinson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. J o^. and 19 inches long. . , Henry Russell, born at Pennock llospital on Oct. 25. 2011 at 10 p m. to Jamie and Josh Sytsma of Hastings. WeigHng 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. »»♦»» vaiional testimonials from Barry County Athena leadership Award recipients. Lani Forbes and ( aria Wilson-Neil. Forbes, execu­ tive director ol the Barry County United Way, was the inaugural recipient of the 2009 Athena Award. Wilson-Neil, chief operating officer of Pennock Health Services, was rec­ ognized wnh the 2010 Athena Award. Both women will jx-nd a lew moments at the luncheon sharing their leadership testimonials and their pcnumil connection to Athena lead­ ership principles, lhe event is scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. al Fall Creek Restaurant at a cost of $25 perpenam. including lunch and presentations. Reservations arc required to attend the pro­ gram. RSVP to (hr chamber al 269-945-2454 or lynn<« rnibany.com. The following prices are from lhe close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. . Jtfewborn babies Grant Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24, 2011 al 10:06 pbl to Richard and Kelly Harwood of NashtfUc. Weighing 10 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 1/4 inchtilong. •• Motivational speaker Catherine Lee will use stories, humor and insight to inspire her audience at the Nov. 18 lead­ ership luncheon. ----- STOCKS— Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 The annual gift show at Pierce Cedar Creek draws visitors S lrom al1 “ver the region Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s holiday gift show und lunch is Sunday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event showcases local artists and crafters featuring nature photography, fused glass, jewelry, wood work, herbal gifts, woven nigs and more. The institute also will have gift items for sale, including nature guides, locally made birdhouses, garden stakes, fair trade jewelry and gift items, field guide bags, children’s gifts and more. For a list of participating artists, visit www.cedarcreekinstimte.org. Admission to the show is free. As a special iH-nctii, all members of pie fixture svill derive 15 n ‘ . ( Vl shop during this event* P <Lnt °H in the gift A soup and sandwich bun\, i t available al $9 for a(juk \ Unch wHl ** children men.bera “,,‘I M non-tneinbers is x,|| fn’r < ? l,R‘c<’st fro children. J,.:^hs and S5 lor am. to noon. I2:l5lnr.icn arv i'^’in ll P.m. Pre-regiMrati. „ ',ai’d '•> 2J0 re7'i^'-.he|1„R.h^na"d lenient arc by crilling -nade online or �Fhe Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10. 2011 — Page 9 / t fl look back at stories and columns on local history turning BACK THE PAGES Over 800 from county served in first World War The following article was published in the May I, 1956 centennial edition of the Banner. Under the heading, “Stand by our President," the Banner of April 5, 1917, announced American entry into World War I on the side of the Allies. Actually, this notice jumped the gun a bit since the declaration did not become official until April 6. However, as the front page editorial stated, "the die was cast." and America’s historic policy of non-interference in European affairs was al an end. Although the Banner had taken a strong editorial position against President Woodrow Wilson and his re-election for a second term, it now urged and supported all-out coopera­ tion with the federal government in backing the war effort. Previous to this April 5 announcement, the Banner gave no indication that this nation was being sucked in swirl of European can­ non fire. Headline articles of even the week before were concerned with such things as the establishment of a state fish hatchery here; a report on city finances; a report of the city engineer; an account of the Third Annual Barry County YMCA conference; a listing of the Hastings High School honor students; a plea for a continuation of the paving of Hanover Street to the city limits; a plea for citizens to get out and vote at the election on April 2. ’ Previous weeks had followed a similar pat­ tern - all very comfortable and local. Concentrate on war news Then came the war which, in many ways, has caused a permanent readjustment in lhe American way of life. But from April 5 until the armistice of Nov. II, 1918, lhe Banner devoted an increasing amount of space to war news of Barry County men in service and to Liberty Bond Drives and other projects in support of the war effort. Even after the war’s end, considerable space was given lo news of soldiers returning home from camps here and abroad. As in previous wars. Barry County gave full support to lhe war effort. Eight hundred and sixty-seven of her sons served with the U.S. armed forces. Seven more served with Canadian and English regiments. Thirty­ seven of these men died during lhe war some in front line action; some from the results of wounds or disease. One death that caused special sadness was that of 2nd Lt. Lawrence J. Bauer who was killed in an airplane accident Nov. 13, two days after hostilities ceased. A student in the College of Architecture at the University of Michigan, he enlisted in the air corps and qualified as a pilot and observer. For many months, he served as an instructor and finally saw front-line service during the last two weeks of the war. On routine (light ’Die accident happened on a routine flight in which Lt. Bauer was acting as observer. According to a letter from Ll. Paul L. Luden. the pilot, printed in The Banner of Dec. 26. 191 g _ **a bad crosswind drifted us into some bushes on the side of our aerodrome as we were just taking off in formation. I saw what was coming, however, and shut of my machine, so neither of us was hurt. Suddenly, U-foro either of us could cl.mb out. a second machine landed full on top of us and Bauer was thrown yards away. I wasn I seriously |7urt and go' immediately to Larry but he was unXious. He died that n.ght from a frac- 'UM*tBauX“buricd with military honor, aI {£e big American War Cemetery near Barjc-Duc. County’s 9uola of mile-longP;ya<*L.1'a' ;tan WMS, church Civil and Spam'"X4, ^ool chib groups, fraternal organtza employees in units, organizations. . ; tounly officials, reprebusinessmen, city ‘ wnship in the county sentatives from eve^ )otal C() 5 First and, as guard of honor jn un|fo ^Co^rManm, veteran of the Spanish-American War, acted as marshal of the day. List first contingent Included in this first group were Orville G. Henney, Hastings; Ross P. Garlinger, Nashville; Jay Anders, Cloverdale; Grover M. Lancaster, Hastings; Charles Raymond. Woodland; Claud D. Schnurr, Middleville; Elzie Edmonds. Hastings; Carl T. Warner, Dowling; Frank M. Haight, Hastings; John H. Budd, Bedford; John A. Stanley, Delton; Eber A. Rodcman, Battle Creek; Maynard J. Ward, Nashville. Stephen W. Endres, Hastings; Leslie D. Gross, Hastings; Bert S. Ccntilli, Middleville; Oscar Blost, Hastings; Merritt R. Lewis, Bellevue; Hugh Reynolds, Nashville; William Storr, Hickory Comers; Ernest L. Collins, Cloverdale; Ray J. Willison, Assyria; Charles R. Bedford. Middleville; Benjamin Kelsey, Hastings; Forest E. Falconer, Hastings; Rodger S. Clark, Assyria; Paul S. Deller, Nashville; Philo J. Otis, Cloverdale; Clarence A. Euper, Woodland, Vem R. Johnson, Middleville; Clarence W. Olmstead, Hastings; Howard J. 1Moulton. Hastings; Leo M. Crane, Middleville; William R. Waddell, Woodland. Walter L. Newton, Hastings: Vem L. Sinclair. Hastings; Gottlieb Weebcr. Hastings; Frank C. Woohton, Hastings; Alton Woolworth, Hastings; Benjamin O. Bagley, Delton; Frederick Hills, Hastings; John R. Johnston. Bellevue; George J. Rose, Hastings; Don M. Hosmer, Nashville; E. Howard S. Bales. Hastings; Marshall F. Pierce, Hastings; Felix H. Pederson, Hastings; Lee F. Burdick, Delton; Shirley S. Kermeen, Middleville; Malcolm A. McIvers, Middleville; John Tinker, Middleville; and Ernest W. Hilt. Woodland. Rolla G. Williams, Harold Hagler. Rolla L. Hicks. Carl C. Faul, Isaac DeKilder, Charles W. Sherwood and William D. Colburn, who were already at Camp Custer, were allowed lo come home for this special celebration. Thousands of people from Hastings and all sections of lhe county lined the streets as the parade passed by. Thousands honor men Barry County people were active in all phases of war relief work. The field secretary of lhe National Red Cross stated that Barry County, under lhe leadership of Dr. George W. Hyde, general president, and Mrs. Jason E. McElwain, vice president, was the best organized county in Michigan and was doing the best work. People here gave more than SI5,000 for Red Cross work alone, in addi­ tion to other public projects during the war. Auxiliaries to the county unit operated in every township and village. To assist the financing of war fund drives such as the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Young Men’s Christian Association, the Knights of Columbus, and Liberty Loan Drives, the Barry County Loyalty League was formed to operate under a board of direc­ tors of 24 members. Temporary officers were: Archie A, Anderson, chairman; Marshall L. Cook, secretary, and Maurice A. Lambic treasurer. Later, permanent officers named who . served for the duration of the war were Marshall Cook, president; Aben E. Johnson secretary, and Maurice A. Lambic, treasurer ’ Atmoi the time the league Aup •'. । disbanded --------------on •• »'ug. ?1 1Q01 n ..afk,.l b ba'___ ance orr S10.559.KO By consent nf of those who had donah on hand. Bv _ ed the money, lhe balance was turned over to Pennock Hospital as a special fund to be used for taking care of servicemen. Drives over the top Barry County went over the top on cvcrv Liberty Loan Drive. The best record came on *hx7s^d drivc' whTwi,h a <>f $537,050, county subscriptions actually totaled $714,(XX). U,,y On Nov. 7, 1918, a false armistice rrmn came through that set of a series of impromn tu celebrations. ‘ Warned of what to expect when news of lhc real peace came through, Hastings quicklv organized plans for the occasion. So th! Banner of Nov. 14 carried details of a cel. bration that may never be equaled here again The feeling was that militarism had L", killed forever and that nations would liv" Jr., Charles W Sherwood. Roy G. Hubbard. Edward L. Harrington. Ralph W. Ward. William McKnight, R.V Tanner and Robert fl. Brown Maurice Foreman served as chairman of c v; the temporary meeting and Ralph Ward as treasurer Name legion post The group decided to name the po.r m memory of 2nd l.t. Bauer, who, as previously mentioned, died in an airplane crash al Bar-leDuc. France, two days after the armistice was signed. First officers operating under the temporary charter were A. Lynn Brown, commander; Burr Van Houten, vice commander; Maurice Foreman, adjutant; Ralph W. Ward, who served as finance officer for three months, and Harry R. Miller finished out the year. /\ permanent charter was granted to the pn-.t Oct. 15, 1920. Membership then was 143. This Ph°?'s90ennthe back ofT’nb Ron Wymer . was among the late Norma First officers to serve under this permanent written in neat, sometimes calligraphic charier were Moms O. Hill, commander, Roy 11 • 1918. Band of 21 members under Hubbard, adjutant; Harry R. Miller, treasurer; J of State Street looking east, Charles W. Sherwood, service officer; Frank and Jefferson streets. G. Andrus, employment officer; Russell V. ocacefully «" in,° 'h' ■"‘fefinite future. Tanner, chaplain; A. Lynn Brown, athletic all pans of the county to enjoy the fun. There Therefore, a spin’^llara"on. gaiety and officer; Maurice Foreman, sergeant-at-arms. joy was rampa"1'1?0 ho>s w<>“l<l soon be was surprisingly little disorder. People were Fifty wives, mothers and sisters of home; peace hcrc '° May; life c„u|d thrilled just to be alive. American Legion members met on Nov. 21. The years immediately ahead were to bring 1922, nnd organized an Auxiliary Unit to lhe resume inthe old P«'*“r pattern once again. home the unpleasant lesson that winning a laurence J. Bauer Post. No. 45, but did not High*spirited haPP ss was present in an war does not necessarily mean winning the begin holding regular meetings until Feb. 15, almost explosi'C concentration. The assem­ 1923. Estella Sherwood was chosen presi­ bled crowd necJcJ parades and pageantry as peace. But that was for the future. On that Mow ll. in the war of I9I8. people were dent; Maude Brown and Alice Hubbard, vice an outlet for Penl’uP emotions, and that is bursting with joy and confident that the world presidents: Louise Newton, secretary, and exactly what °,' would now be a better place in which to live. llah Hill, treasurer. Thrilled to be alive All through the issues of 1919 and even Barry County people, proud of their record Fully 3.000 people were in the line of into 1920, the Banner carried many storjes in the war effort, settled back to enjoy an era march headed bj «« Hastings City Band and concerning the veterans of World War I as interspersed sPec*al floats, decorated they returned to civilian life from the armed of "normalcy” again. It was not apparent at lhe lime that the United States, even if it so cars and trucks *ar veteran groups, factory forces. desired, could never again be isolated from employees and fraternal organizations who Application for a temporary charter for the impact of world affairs. Geographical bar­ marched as units. Church bells rang, whistles organization of an American Legion Post here riers that in the past meant safety from sudden blew nnd one ingenious individual manipulat­ w'as made following an informal meeting-of attack were to grow progressively more ed the fire siren to play tunes like a giant World War I veterans here on July 18, 1919. meaningless. With World War I. another era steam calliopeThose who signed the application were had ended both for the United States and for Extra police details were organized with Maurice Foreman, Burr Van Houten. Lewis the small outside Michigan community of specific assignments to handle the swollen Bishop. Steve Tsagles. M. Vere Miller. Walter Barry County. traffic and the thousands who came here from S. Phelps, Harry' R. Miller, David Goodyear, £S.°.S- ”» After chasing al-Qaeda, Delton veteran will quietly honor comrades J-Ad News Services When he graduated from high school in 1989 and bypassed his parents’ wish that he pursue a coSege degree, all Darrin Sinclair wanted was away to see the world. Sinclair, >ho grew up in Dover, Del., and lives now irDelton, got his wish. He also got a passion that bums as strong now in civilian life as the day his unit located and brought down al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006. “I miss the discipline and structure of Army life and the people," said Sinclair, who capped a 20-year career in military intelli­ gence by taking an Army retirement two years ago and moving his family closer to his wife Candi’s family roots near Battle Creek. “I’ve had a bit of an adjustment to civilian life, but I’m home every night. I’m with my family, and the five-day work week (at the Federal Center in Battle Creek) has regular hours," said Sinclair,40. "I’m also not getting shot at, although hunting season is coming up." As Veterans Day approaches, Sinclair said he realizes that, as communities across America prepare for public ceremonies, his honor to his comrades will be quiet, personal and constant. I think of the ones we lost just about every day." he says, "and I think of lhe ones that are still with us and hope they make it home, too.” Today, Sinclair uses his experience to read and analyze maps. From an actjon standpoint, it s a far cry from the day he told his Army recruiter that he Wanted to be a spy. Sinclair went from basic training at Fl. Dix. NJ., to advanced military intelligence training and used it at every stQp he madc arounj the world, including immediate deployments as part of operations Desert Shield and Desert otorm. After assignment wjlh (hc pjrs( Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood. Texas, and in Germany. Arizona and Washington, D.C., Sinclair found himself in a helicopter on anti-drug duty m Central America “Our group went in early and worked with the embassies and the DEA |Drug Enforcement AgenCy)t and Jocal forccs on intelligence shanng ;• Sjndair who also admits to one mistake when his unit went ,n 10destroy w al Was thought to be a poppy8™'ng operation. ,he ^’cing cocaine It’s surprising how cucumbers and poppy seed pods look very simHar flnd have lhc same growing scason” hc chuckies. -\Ve Uem m then: and made a cucuinbcr fanner really mad at us. Hie stakes got considerably higher in 2004 jvhen Sinclair was pan of forvc lha( went (o Haiti during a coup lhal removcd p^sident •lean-Bertrand Aristide frOin p()Wer ‘Hhat was the tihl liine (ha| ( cvcr g0| shol aL” he says. *» was different. I got tunnel vision for the guy shooting at me, thinking, I in a nice guy ~ w|lat arc you doing? I have a family back home. Oh, wait a minute ... I should shoot back!’” Iraq, says Sinclair waj. paUern of two .Months of boredom followed by 15 minutes °f torment. lining moment, however, ^hen his unit looted and killed al-Zarqawi, Veteran Darrin Sinclair bought 10 acres in Delton and built a retirement home with his wife, Candi, after a 20-year career in military intelligence. he says, can be attributed to the diligence and careful procedures of his Army comrades. “All these millions of dollars in equipment and analysts just try ing to figure out where he was at,” says Sinclair, "and it was the simple hard work on die part of one of my sergeants (tracking repeated movement and phone pat­ terns of the terrorist) that pinned down \a' ,z Zaqawi’s] exact location.” Once established, al-Zarquwi’s safehouse was obliterated with 500-pound bombs dropped from two Air Force F-16s. Today, Sinclair’s focus is directed toward his wife and a son bom with an unknown muscle disease that doctors said he couldn’t live with past age 3. “He’s 15 now and still kicking,” says Sinclair with a smile. “I’m glad they were wrong.” Sinclair, it seems, was not wrong about where he invested his time and talent. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning conduct a oublic hearing on the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008 that the follow­ ing article will be considered for amendment: A-1-2011 Article 5 - General Provisions SfiCljQIL512--EniergencyJtlQUsincj npiPtP - '‘Emerqency housing and immediate family housing shall be governed by applicable Barry County Ordinances/' Add- Pmpmencv Housing Permit for a premanufactured home (HUD approved) the mSurn size 12 x 60 feet; used for dwelling proposes subject to the following lim­ itations, stipulations, and procedures. 1 FmeraencvHQUSiog-UmilaliQlL When a dwelling is destroyed by fire, col1‘ h^sTexSosSn, acts of God or acts of a public enemy, a permit may be S to the owner at the time of destruction by the Zoning Administrator or Assistant Zoning Administrator for not more than one (1) year. o Fmeroency Housing Unit shall comply with the Barry-Eaton Health Department regulations for water and waste systems. « « ^Q»inn- Permits Issued to owners ol property under this section shall be 3S (30) day notice. Said notice shall be given by the Sn Admmistrator or his designee and shall Include specific violations of ,u 7nninn Ordinance existent on that date. II the owner demonstrates com’^nro whh the Zoning Ordinance prior to the expiration of said thirty (30) day the Zoning Administrator or his designee shall have lhe authority to roscind the revocation to the owner of the property. ' MEETING DATE: November 28, 2011. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court street Hastings, Ml Ancons desiring lo present their views on the proposed amendment. lnloroSH»i£ mb waiting will be given lhe opportunity to be heard at the above either verbal or 9 written response may be mailed to the address montionedjinw uu ((H(269j 94B.4820, or email to: jmamanus.iiitianyroumy.org. public insP®?’h?Oan 49058. between the hours of B AM to 5 PM (closed between HaslKuS’thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 9^-lS। (or further information. r- ntu nf Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as The Goumy u । / jmpairecj ancj audiotapes of printed materials being con­ signers tor me »individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ hearing upon sidered at m County ol Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring ten (10) services should contact the County ol Barry by writing or call the following'Jvlichael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, c°unlyCletk 77501927 // �The Hastings Danner M JI g H "■ n Students at BISD inspired to create own ArtPrize Eyeballs,” is how artist Keena Reid describes her painting. She is displaying the Michael Endsley C(oaled this mosaic of a tractor from vary,ng crayon bits postcard that caught her eye and inspired the design. Michael Endsley loves tractors of all sizes, shapes and colors. He chose to model his creation of a tractor using pieces of crayons for a three-dimension­ al mosaic. Derek Stiver is inspired to create ’’Sunflowers” made from recycled water bottles. ----------- -— Derek Stiver holds his finished product of "Sunflowers.” by Shari Carney Staff Writer Students from Sally Shuster-Shoff's and Amy Scoville’s Applied Life Skills class at .the Barry Intermediate School District in Hastings recently recreated their own ArtPrize competition. Inspired by the third annual event in Grand Rapids. Scoville returned from the competi­ tion with her mind whirling with ideas for her students. Shuster-Shoff gave Scoville lhe reins to not only have students replicate pieces but dis­ play them in a competition, as well. Judges are from the BISD staff, fellow' students, board members and Michigan Works staff. Due to the popularity of the show, voting and awarding of first, second and third prize has been extended. “Their art was so good we wanted to show it.” said Shuster-Shoff. “We have had social discussions on what is art and what docs it mean to lhe individual.” Scoville spent hours touring ArtPrize, speaking to several artists. One of the artists shared her technique in creating sunflowers using recycled water bottles. Scoville, a trained photographer, cata­ logued ArtPrize pieces of all types and utiliz­ ing a computer and a Smart Board in the classroom, she projected the images for the class. Students chose their favorites, and the cre­ ating began. , “They begged to work on their projects,” said Scoville. “They love it and are very excited." Last year, Scoville had the students make drawings of their favorite pieces which hung in the hallway. Due to lhe caliber of their efforts, she decided to expand it to include sculpture and a juried competition. Judges were assembled from members of lhe office staff and teachers to make the dif­ ficult decision of awarding prizes. Winners have yet to be decided. “I like all the different colors of lhe trees,’’ said Ray McKelvey of his piece ‘Birch Sarah Foren finds she has a talent for sculpting. She is a student at BISD and was inspired by the ArtPrize entry of a dog sculpture called “Rusty.” Artist and BISD student Ray McKelvey wanted to recreate "Birch Trees' as his ArtPrize entry. Present your message to over 6,000 weekly paid readers of The Hastings Banner in our Annual B Dec of <7 tog J ■ Supplement /MhgLj JtS the most wonderful time of the year for / retailers. Make’ the most of your advertis- /jDM Trees.’ 1 am happy with how it turned out Eric Daniels took squares of multi-colored construction paper, w-added lhe,n UP and smoothed each piece back in varying degrees before gluing it to the base. Robbie Spaulding chose to a butter­ fly utilizing lentils and kernels ofcom- . .. Eyeballs, inspired from “M»n,cr E>es was the choice of Keena Reid. Shuster-Shoff said she had looked at the original and was confused. Keena said to her. “Il’s eyeballs. Miss Sally.” “Birth of a Dream,” was recft*|cd b>' Alicia Washbum. For her depiction of a win?ed horse, she spent hours making foil-covered squares and attaching with fishing wire that was suspended from a piece of cardboard. Michael Endsley loves mowers and tractors of all kinds said Scoville. Inspired by the mosaic “Noah’s Ark” made entirely of bits of crayon. Michael made a multi-colored tractor. “Shaman’s Dream” was the choice of Steven Nagy. Steven cut out leaf shapes, painted the tips and pressed them before adhering to a surface. Utilizing the theme of 10.000 lottery tick­ ets, Bill Eascy built a “time machine” with a shoebox. a roll of ticket stubs and a clock. ing dollars this season by promoting what ><>u have to offer everyone to make thcirx<: holiday a special one. In this special section you will find great holiday decorating tips, holiday recipes, gift giving ideas, and much more. • Wc. 77. Ml Ads space will be available Full page............$300.00 Half Page............$180.00 Quarter Page . .. .$90.00 Eighth Page......... S5°,00 Add 'pot color for $50.00 Full color for $75,00 Steven Nagy paints tips of leaves for his collage. “1 made the time warp. It takes people back in time,” said Bill. Sculpting a dog and ball after lhe ArtPrize entry “Rusty,” Sarah Foren transformed a lump of clay into a dog. She made another lump into a ball for the dog to play with. "What a great experience.” said Jeff Jennett, BISD superintendent “This is an actual art prize incorporated into their own work.” Shuster-Shoff also is using the experience to leach students about lhe democratic process and how voting shows what lhe majority of people like. Because thi> is a first­ time event and it has been well-received, it is still evolving. Shuster-Shoff is interested in the art show become a touring event. Anyone interested in hosting this display where the public could more readily access it is asked to call 269-945-9545 ext. 157. C ontact your J-Ad Salesperson at 269.945,9554 Hastings BANNER Eric Daniels built hk . nd with bits of colored paper that he crunched and glued to create a throe-dimenM “j effect. The piece is called "Whoa. "^nsjons* Photos courtesy of Amy Scoville �gardening, impact of economy on Barry un*y is focus at summit b> Patricia Johns The ninth Barn cXT began with a l^u h.. .? lxo»<>mtc Summit ", inning, Cnded "i,h included encouraging applause Thursday, \O\ I ' Hie Bans Counts j. . . .Alliance opened the ^.°noi.n’e I)e'cl°pment Dixie Manshmn w ho o ' b> in,ruduc‘"g Bradford White II.',,,S •" Museum, 'he Village of Middle, die ‘ a,,d nomic development'’‘'.'J)e <,, cu’' |lasiin»s ■Il„i ' *ln' (olim> and commimhy ' l',"l",u,n!: impact <>n the Sif1|w "«1|>Ti,Ur men hit . tlR' "as Ditto " '°"k "'v ■•'<>«- me , . , economic developt’irdeniu'. n "'C co,lnlr>: economic f-anlctimg. ||,s locus Uas entrepreneurs. r Signore. from lhe ( Foundatton. talked about external market entrepreneurs. These sene beyond local mar­ ket and have the capacity to grow significant ly. Signore discussed how these entrepreneurs with 10 to 90 employees can increase lhe vol ume of income in a region. These aie small businesses that serve with in local markets having growth potential and can increase the "velocity" of money cuculating within a region. Signotv closed his talk by discussing the economic gardening workshops arc available through the Edward Lowe Foundation. He told the group that while all businesses are created equal, growing businesses can continue to improve the local economy. He said he sees growth coming into the region through second-level entrepreneurs. George Erickcck from the W.E. Upjohn Institute took the microphone and focused on Barry County ’s economic outlook and shared thoughts about the future. He told those at the summit that he supports economic gardening efforts that focus on cluster and second-stage companies that arc growing. “Either the economy is stuck in second gear or there is something wrong with lhe engine," Erickcck said. Hastings City Bank is presented an award celebrating its 125th anniversary. Accepting the award from Barry County Economic Development Alliance President Fred Jacobs is Mark Kolanowski as Valerie Byrnes reads lhe award. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Several awards ate presented to the collaborative effort 'which made the Finkbeiner/Crane Road Bridge project a reality. Here, Fred Jacobs (center) presents a Community Award to Heather Smith and Dave Solmes of the Barty County Road Commission. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Valerie Byrnes wfcomes everyone to the ninth Barry Cotfiy Economic summit at the Barry Expa.jQnt.er Nov. 3. (Photo by Patricia Johns) ' He also discussed lhe serious long-term unemployment problem and the challenging ol getting hack on track. In relation to Michigan. he said the state is "flat-lining,” which is good because it is not declining at this time. He told the group that Barry County is holding its ow n. He also talked about lackluster consumer spending, said employment growth has stalled, government spending is down and export growth has slowed. He then said, on the plus side, imports down and business and residential construction are up. Erickcck told lhe group that some of the answers to the question. "Why can’t we get hack on track?" are concern about the federal deficit and debl and low consumer confi­ dence Confidence now stands at 39.8 per­ cent. down from 46.4 percent in September. He also talked about banks holding many funds in reserves and corporations holding on to record profits In addition income incquality in the United Slate has reached a new high. he reported. Erickcck also talked about the loss of industries. “Now wc are copying exactly industries in another country instead of doing our own innovations," he said. "Once we lose an industry, wc are no longer at the table for the new innox aliens in that industry. Once we lose an industry, we lose lhe multiplier effect of that industry ." He also discussed lhe problems young peo­ ple are facing, including education, loan debt, and not being prepared for the jobs and the salaries being offered at this time In his final thoughts, he said, "Most are hoping that 2012 will look like 2011. Barry County depends upon the health of its neigh­ boring counties and competes with Ionia. Newaygo and other rural counties for resi­ dents." He closed with a quote by Joni Mitchell. “You don’t know what you have until it is gone.” Dixie Manshum (left) created the first Barry County Economic Summit. She is seat­ ed next to Nancy Goodin from Hastings City Bank which was presented with an award at the 2011 summit. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Rescue workers head from the heli­ copter to the accident scene. (Photo bv Roger Pashby) Sager Road curve too much for packed car Lhirie ended up in a cow pasture after an accident Sunday at Sager Road . . |or 50 years m Duamboj mnuoivuv ovmuvument FlexFab won lhe Recognition i 5()ih anniversary. Valerie Byrnes reads lhe award presented on the celebra on o award as Fred Jacobs presents >t to Jim l ive passengers in » M"“U. economy car Ming shoned uni ol lhc curve at die imen.eeion of Sager Road and South Broadway. nth of Campground R°a<! jn Hustings Unship Sunday afternoon. \ov 6 Just before 3 p in , die northbound vehicle ,dl Hie road over an inchne and landed in a p”sv Pnxttirv. The car sustained damage to the front end. limit <wal passenger Was ail lifted to and South Broadway. (Photo by Roger Pashby) Boreess Hospital with non-life threatening B ' two of the backseat passenger* ““"-‘VrmMXvted via ambulance with nonhfc^hrTate^inc injuries. l*he two rerruitning passenger suffered minor injuries and were Avoiding to reports. the driver and front J paXr « ss.aHK-hs.bd none of the backseat occupants were secured. .Alcohol does not appear to be a fac­ tor in the accident, which remains under investigation. The Barry County Sheriff s Department was assisted by the Hustings lire Department, Michigan State Police and area ambulance services. �P«u:? K? Thursday. November 10.2011 - Tho H-J^ngs Bonne- LEGAL M^\°^COU^'TS°L. NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Burrow <Me! A Bremer Nicholas E Bremer r . Xj.f <>•-; 716 North En.4 Sheet ttastinns. Ml 49P5B County Barry Pu’suant lo MCLA vOO p ■ i-sc b<» adu-sed ol the lo fov.ng. You ; )"t to »eq jc *: .»meet ng with the mortgage <*.o! : :■• c- nxrtq.’go j.e’v.fcr. Th’' name ol lhe L’m di-1 *. • •: •>! «-*• ’he representative ol the mortgage .<• <> R,;)d.i!i S I’cr & Associate*;. PC and - ;•'( c cm |;f contacted at the address and p'wn. ' u-nl’i:- below You may contact a housng cr.. ' ' .y by \ ; : ”a the Mich'gan State Housing Drudcnmen: Authority;, website at hltp7/ ;• v. a n c»'gan gov-mshda or by ca'ing 1-800-ASHEL't.R. .'1 hours a day. seven days a week. , ■ .ik l"c. It a mactnq is requested with the <’• vVn above, 'foreclosure proceed ngs v. .• NOT ,x ct'.nyne:'eed until 90 days altar the data r.r noscc nv. icd to you on 1107/2011. II an agrecrnc-r.! is reached to mod.fy your mortgage loan the n'nng .- .s ,v. I NOT b-? foreclosed .f you at? de by the tc in;- ot inr* ??;• cement You have tho right to con* •::! .n attorruy The wetste lor the M-c-h.gan State Bar lawyer Rcfenal Service is http7Avww.meh* bar om p’ixv.vns/1 nvyeneforral cfm and the tab ’<•. • .‘cm?.800 968-0738. You may bung an act-on >n c rcuit court if you are required by law to be .•; v.»'i ntr.-ce and foreclosure proceedings me r.ced. without such notice hav ng been erve : upon you. If you have previous^ agreed to iro-J fy yoin mortgage loan w<th:n Lhe past twelve (12i a: -,tar under the terms of tn©.above statute, you .up ret ♦ 'tac'e to pnrt'Cpate in in s program ; you have complied with the terms o! lhe morta rie Icm as modified Notice given by. Rana. ’ $. M c’ Randall S. M.l’er 8 Associates. PC 43252 Woodward Avenue Suite 160 B ?.: n*; /? H Ml 48302 248-883-0157 (Loan \toafta.'.’on Drpt) .’oanmods m I'.erlaw b>j Case No I!0\ttt'0923-1 Dated; November 10. 2011 Fi EASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY cl- ACDNG AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TG COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE Juba A Krehta TROTT & TROTT. P C 31440 Northwestern H.'-y S'? 200 Farmington Hnis Ml 46334 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED V/'LL BE USFD FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROW­ ER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PUR­ CHASERS- This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request o' the plaintiff In that event, your ~ j any. shaJ’ be -mted solely to the return of tn? ud amount tendered at sale, plus interest, as d- •• rm ned by lhe court Barry County Ci’cu.t Court C •*? No. 11-222 CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of a Judgment of tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry. Stale c! Michigan, rnadw and entered on the 6th. day of October, 2011. m a certain cause therein pend.ng, v.hi ’c-; HSBC Bank USA National Association, as Trustee for We's Fargo Asset Securities Corporation Hom-? Equity Asset-Backed Cefc’icates, Series 2006­ 3 was the Plaintiff and Da-.nd Thompson and Kellie Thompson were the defendants. The aforementioned judge established a debt owing to plaintiff in the amount of $121,299 50. p'us posi-,udgment interest at an nnnuuf rate of 9.6 . and other amounts reoov• rabla pursuant to said judgment NOTICE IS HERE­ BY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said judgment, in whole o’ in part, the- property described be'.ow shall be si’d al outlie auction, to the highest pidder. r.t ton C'rcu t Court for the County cf Barry, located at 220 VZ Stale St Hast ng;. Michigan (that being the buJding in v.h cn the Cacurt Court for trie Count)’ o’ Barry . he'd*, on Thursday the 29th cf December, 2Q11 at t pm, ’ocai fimf? On s,»td day at said lime, the following described property shall be sold- Charter Township of Rut’and, County of Bamy. State of Michigan, particu­ lar described as Lot 4 of Supervisor's Plat of Green­ Meadow, axord ng to lhe plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 36 of Bamy County Records. Tar P.'/ce’ ID 03-13-120-005-00 More commonly known as 105 N M 37 Hivy. REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS Dated November 10. 2011 Mark She’dor. peputy Shenh For mon? information please call 248-642-2515. Trotl 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Plain.!)'' 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hi!Ml 48334 Ale No 279423L02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collec­ tor ^tempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained w be used for this purpo-x? If you are in the M./ita'y, pi-?asv contact our omoe at the number listed beiow MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made h the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Kimoc-iee V/i‘son. a single woman to Mortgage E.°c’ronic fieq; .’r.iiion Systems. Inc . as nominee lor Mortgar/.-'t. >c.. its successors and assigns. M-prtaagr-c. dated October 26 2007 and recorded ember 9. 2007 in Instrument H 20071109­ 000-1043 and re recorded cn January 8. 2008 >n Jnsfrurr.' rt ? 20080108-0000266 Barry County Records, Michigan Sad mortgage was assigned to: Bank o? Amontta. N A . successor by merger to BAG Hg.t.g Leans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Home­ Loans Servicing LP. by assignment dated October G. 2Q11 and recorded October 13. 2011 in Instrument a 201110130009588 on which mortgage there is cL. med to be due at me date hereof the cum of E . ;i Thousand SeMen Hundred Twenty-Five Lta. arc .-nd Eighty-Tv.o Cents ($85,725 82) including .•••'tem 7 375 per annum Under the power of sale conL/’-od m sa'd mortgage and lhe statute m such ..m,-. . / and provided notice is hereby given tna! I be fo'cc'oi.cd by a sale of the •r.jrtgiirra pr«-n' • cs or some part of them, at pub.’.c . rd j . Circurt Court cf Barry’ County a'. 1.00PM cn Decem ber 8. 2011 Sa.d premises are situated in Town ? p c? Jonn/ov.n, Bany County. Michigan, and . G--rf as P.'Zcr.I ! E -Jiri.’ing at a point on ”-.e E?-' I’ld West ora quarter line of Section 32. Town 1 North. Fence 8 West. Johnstovm Township. L; r7 Ccunty. Michigan distant 1199 50 feet Wes! of t:;e c.’ ’-.-’ c* saru seci on and running thence Norin r,€0 00 ! .! ’nonce Wi :t 173.11 teel to tne West hr.o o’ tty? F ■ ,t ha cf the Northwest one quarter of •. J on; therrv South along said V/ect l.ne cf the E; r or .- !>□'» cf the Northwest one quarter. 660 00 I: • .n East and Wes! one quarte' bne; thence i ong o-r.-d one quarter Ino 166 97 fcc-l lo the .r;c o’ b ) Subject lo an easement over lhe Suu?'»:''y 33 03 tact for pub’-.c highway purposes Fo’C’-' ? A p o' land in the Northwest cne quar­ to’ Secbon 32. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. JohrrJawn To.'.nshtp. Barry County. Michigan. c ?c. Commenong at the center of said Si.c’.on 3". m-mce North 89 degrees i min 50 seer, E Wv ton-.-quarte'i of sa-d a-v’ on 32:u ’/. i.noe of 1366 47 feet to the West line t. • -■ o' - h •' o' tne HorthAt.-st one quarter of m-G S.?:!ian 32 tr-.i ns- North 1 degree 26 trens 45 ■ <cs E.iaforiG t : Wes’ i ric- 136 09 fee! to lhe hue p ic-> c‘r 'i: thence South 84 degrees 9 m.ns ?4 v*,':. :’ c3 ’to! Ihance Norin 4 deomes 33 a’:'.. u:.. Y/. j 50 38 feet; tnence tforth 84 .2 m.n-. 39 Ej !1.00 feet to said Y/esI ’ i 'ir-> *;u-Jn 1 :tan’»c 26 mins 45 secs Wcsl ,• a *'; • i 1 Wto;!! ':•> 506o feet lo the place of beghi i, C'/r. -■ y,<.; Htov.n as 2-19 Sticfeofo Road Battle Crr Ml 4:-;jl* The n:d*mpt»on period shall be 6 >r.-, .•!)-, -I-.—, tn-, cafe of surn • ale unless determ ned •! ■ 1 < .: I-. ":.-rord3';o-. MCL 600 3241 ct L'Oi !.:i J 32z*iin wf .Ji c.auc tan Kxj’.mp’ion period i. 30 da/ > '- yr. try dale o’ sucn sa'o. or upon ?’: • oxrJrr ».cr. nf the notice required by MCL . ... I• .. i- ■ OtM; 1l4(M2O11 - ol A?r... .c i, N A 5urz.’?<sor by merger to BAC he r:-- ; o?riL Z -v/ ’ O LP l/a Countrywide Hume •.r,.'., r'C LP A gnec Mortaagey Au -*r:; v.. Fol& A’.'uci.i'C’i. PC Bit South fr 100 Aoch’J-:: Ittiis, Ml 48307 (248) 844­ 5 i■ FNo f 1 46617 - • 'x-.■. N0',c‘’(^Xw?i«"1 “™1"1 C3M Number SP-10-20H ■ Gordon IP',0P2;om AOTSSX 25 d Woorfland '0KM Oov<’n,Wrt Rd- b (m „„ 7:mP.«. commumty Room. Courts S law members be °”-1 nsdcYsif;ng to present their views interested pe^^ jn wflt.ng wi,l be upon an appea_ । honrd notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO.2011-25M7.DE , of MARTHA A THOMPSON Date of "?1°'<'1916 ta TO Act pn£DlT0PS: tl^°T!cE TO CREDITORS The decedent. MAR­ a Thompson, who lived at cot n michiST- HASTINGS. Michigan died 3-'6/2oi1. , C",t,:’0rii o! the decedent are nottbed that all nni '"5 a^;hst the eS:a,!l ?1 b<? ,or*vor barred ^hles;3 pfQS(in,erf jo DAVID DIMMERS, named per­ ,epri’sentative- or P'opos&d personal repreor ’0 bo!« ,no Pupate court a? 206 W J-OURT Street. HASTINGS and the named/proS^^sonal representative withm 4 months 11 2 hG Gnk’of Pubhca,’on °’this no!:co- , ’S’wfel?°ZEP44497 lh0 Qbove mcn. Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING November 1, 2011 Meeting called to order at 7 00. AH board mem­ bers present. Approved minutes with correction from the October a, 2011 meeting Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence read. Fire report received and put on file Commissioner's report read Library report read. Parks and Recreation report read Approved mot'on to have Mark Patadowski rep­ resent township at Bany County Purks and Recreation. Public comment received. Approved paying of the bills. Approved renewal of surety bond for Trustee Linda R-bbte. Approved mot on to adjourn Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor rrv <«;5 DAVID DH^b1010 w. GRreT. «r » S£O Stroo.. Ha^ngs M^an «053 'TTA'.VJl TwicNt-Otice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo calf the Piann ng Office at (4t>J) of Bany wiH pravxfo n«oessary »uxiharv aids and services, suert as signers lor tho heaTmg rmpa.rcd and aud o tapes of pruned ma cnat-, being considered at mo rneet.ng to Ind.vtduuls V. tn disab.t4.es at the meeting.'hearmg upon ten (to) days not ec to the County ol Bony. Indtvtduate w.m disabilities requ ring auxiliary aids or services should contact me County ol Barry by tvra.ng o. calling mo lollo».ng: Mchael Bro«n, County Administrator. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Pamela A Jarvis. Barry County Clerk THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Georgia K> no. single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, a Mch gan Corporiit.cn. its succes­ sors or assigns. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2009 and recorded March 2. 2009 in Instrument Number 20090302-0001894. Burry County Records. Michigan. Sad mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Cha*se Bank. National Associat.on by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Eighty-Two nnd 52'100 Dollars (S110.062.52) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power o! sale contained m sa d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g.ven that sa;d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of tnem. at publ c vendue at tnu Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1.00 p m. on NOVEMBER 17. 2011 Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and arc described as: Lo! 16 of Charles E. Kingsbury Park, according to lhe recorded P»at thereof, as recorded m Liber 3 of Plats, Page 52, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned <n accordance With MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redempt.on period shall be 30 days from tne date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclos ng mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, p us inter­ est. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 20. 2011 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Filo No. 682.0689 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the condtl'ons of a certa n Mortgage made on August 29. 2008, by John M Dinket and Robin E. Dinkt-i. husband and wife, given by them to MainStrept Sav.ngs Bank. FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. as Mortgagee, and recorded on September 3, 2008. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 20060903­ 0008784, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank on August 23. 2011, recorded cn August 24. 2011, in Instrument Number 20110824000791G, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is cla med to be duo and unpaid, as of the dale of this Notice, the sum of Three Hundred Th rty-Rve Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Five and 87/100 Dollars ($335,485 87); and no sut or proceeding at law or in equity»hav.ng been Instituted to recover the debt or any pun thereof secured by sa«d Mortgage, and the power of sa’e m said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 1,2011 at 1 -CO oclock in lhe afternoon, at tnc Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that bcmg one cf the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there w;l! be offered for sale and sold to the h.ghest b.dder or bidders al pubhc auction or venun lor purposes of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid on said Mortgage, together w th all allow­ able costs of sale and includable attorney foes tne land’, and premises in said Mortgage mnnt oned and described as fol’ows LAND SITUATED IN THF TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS- Lot 65 o’ Parker's Lakewood Plat according lo the pirn thorn of recorded m Lber 3 at Plats. Page 34 Of ' County Records Commonly Known As 21/35 Parker Drive, Wayland, Michigan 493-18 Tax Pu\ p| Number. 08-16-155-053 00 The period w.th.n wh-cn Inc above premises may be redeemed sh.fl up ,*e Six (6) months from tha dato of sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA Sec 600.3241a, m which case the redempt.on penoa shall be 30 days from lhe t-m« of such r Dated October 24. 2011 FOSTER Swift COLLINS h SMITH. P.C COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings. Michm’m Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 VAiSh ngton Square Lan;:nq. Mi 48933 (517/ 3/j. 8253 .„ , inc Trt IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTvvp7?^0LLeCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION oneATA,N W|LL BE USED F0R ™AT PURTHP hm,?LEAsE contact OUR OFFICE AT 1HE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This onio may be lhrf.SC ndcd bT lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In . ov1c2t V°ur damages, If any, shall bo llmlts°lely to th0 rcturn of the bld amount tenj>nDTr-dcr’xl at sa,c’ p,UG •’ifoi'cst. -UHTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in 10 conditions of a mortgage made by Sally Jo eierson. an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration 7mr!T'5' 'nc‘ Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2006. and recorded on December 4. 2006 in instruiT/^T ’I?3429'and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo ^ni< NA {jba Amonc^5 Servicing Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, iq Barry county records. Michigan, on wh ch mortgage (nero 1S claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof tne $um of Ntnety-One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Eight and 33/100 Dollars ($91,298.33), Inchid ng interest at 6.625% per annum. Under tne power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prov.dcd, not.co is hereby g von tnat sa;d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of then, at pubhc venduo. at tho ptaco of holding the c?cu>t court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on Docfc-nber 1. 2011 Said premises arc situated in Village of Middlovillo, Barry County, Michigan, and ore described as The Easterly 66 feet of Lot 6, Assessor's Plat No 4 of M.ddfeville, Village of Middleville. Barry County, M-chigan, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 15 The redemption pev^ snait ba 5 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance w-th MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redempt on penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate. Dated October 27. 2011 For more information, p'ease call. FC D 1248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 314-10 Nortnwostem Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hits, Michigan 48334-2525 File «294309F02 ‘ ocwir. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the cond.tions ol a mortgage made by Gregory A. Little and Sabrina S. Littla, Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor^), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated November 24, 2O0t, and recorded on December 1, 2004 in instrument 1137979, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assqnment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Ono VrMnn 1 E,9'n Thousand S»x Hundred Six and . OolIars ($108,606.46). including interest at a per annum. Under the poAer 0» sa!0 centa-ned in said rnortnnd foe statute in such case made and prov-aecj, notice iS h«^bv qiven that said mortgage will w foreclosed by a sale o’lho mortgaged premises, c. somo pan ot a( pub. c vendue. al foe place Tnn pm9 ,hG Cfcuit’court within Barry County, at •00 PM, on November 17, 2011. G^ ?emis6i situated in Township of Maple G.°v<>. Barry Count MlChigan, and aro-desenbed oHh?MNorlh oHhe South 1/2 of tho North 1/2 £ foo Ncnheast f?4 of Section 21, Town 2 North, 7 Wesl- exceot a Parce! beg:nn;ng al the of thn^jc°mer of pie North 1/2 ol the South 1/2 ?' N’"h 1'2 0! the Nonl.east 1/4 ol Section 21. TO'.n 2 llOrtt) R me , 0, begmnng: 2459m thence West 533 feet; o.S^« 'eel. inonce East 533 feet lo the nenoJ shall be 6 months from dX£'° <■' =vch sPate unless dotemvnedI abansha" b°30 days Ste* Gelled Ortnh,0 &Uch 5aleFormor? 20. 2011 Notice of Default and Intent lo Foreclose Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in tno conditions of a mort­ gage made by Alvin P. Hawley and Aimee L Hawley, the mortgagor(s) and/or borrower(s) (‘Borrower! on tho property located at 134 N State St.. Woodland. Ml 48897, given to Commercial Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporal on, successor in interest to MamStreet Sav.ngs Bank, FSB. a M.chlgan Banking Corporation, whose address is 301 North State Street. Alma. Michigan. 48801. Notice is tiereby provided lhe Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as the Borrower's ‘Contact Person* with authority to make agree­ ments to modify mortgage obl.gations under MCL sections 600 3205b and G00.3205C. Your Contact Person is Heidi Miller. She can be reached at (269) 945-9561. The Borrower has the nglil to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (800) 968-0738. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http/'www.mtahgan.gov/mshda or by calling tho Michigan State Housing Authority at (866) 946­ 7432. II the Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person dos.gnated above by contacl.ng an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9, 2011. foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 9, 2011 If tho Borrower and the Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms of tho agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage will not bo foreclosed upon Dated: November 10. 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgage Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. State St Alma. Ml 48801 (989) 466-3145 77M1H7 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained w.ll be used for this purpose. If you arc in the M.litary, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donald E Hueckel. A Single Man to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 8. 1999 and recorded March 16, 1999 in Instrument n 1026598 Barry County Records, Michigan. Sad mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to CitiMortgage. Inc. by assignment dated January’ 3. 2011 and recorded January 11.2011 in Instrument» 201101110000383 on wh.ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seven Dollars and Fifty-One Cents (563.507.51) including interest 7.3to per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notco is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi c vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County' at 1 ;00PM on December 1, 2011 Said premises ate situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Seclion 3. Town I North. Rango 7 West distant South 369.00 feet from the West one quarter post of said section 3; thence East parallel with lhe East and West ono quarter line of $a:d Section 3. a d.stance of 1833 00 feet: tncnce South parallel with said West Section lino 683 00 feet; thence West parallel with said East □nd West ono quarter line 976 00 feet; thence North parallel with said West section line 380 00 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West one quarter line 857.00 feet to said West seetton line; thence North a'ong said West section 303 00 feet to the place of beginning, excepting therefrom right of way lor Highway M-66 as recorded in Libor 329 of Deeds on Page 594 Commonly known as 10583 Assyria Rd. Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dato of such sale, unloss determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 nr MCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date a! such sale, or upon the expiration of tho nOtiCe required by MCL 600 3241n(c). whichever is later. Dated. 11/03/2011 CitiMortgage. Inc. Asb.gnee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo A Associates PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester HJ-s. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo Synopsis HOPE township Members present. <1 guests. AU Board Approved: Agieemont with Aquabc Nu -~ Plant Control. Inc. Adjourned 7:40 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Paine a Albert. Supervisor pursuant Notice of Default and ’^ennL^^7xC,0SC to MCL 600 32053(4) THIS IS AN AnEWPU° ^AttqED WILL BE AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WIL USED FOR THAT PURP°t miIMHER BELOW TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELU IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 0 ( a morfDofault has occurred In the “nd','S LXc.l0 l. gage ritado by Wayne A Bcedo and Mxbcne l Beede, the mortgagor(s) (‘Borrower 1 on tno Broadvray St., Hastings. Commercial Bank, a and'0> Corporation, successor m ,nlaJe^ Ranking Savings Bank. FSB. a Corporation, whose address Is 301 North Street. Alma. Michigan. 48601 Notice is hereby ptovtoed the Borrower has tno nght to request a meeting with the mortgage hotoer or mortgage servicer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as the Borrower ‘Contact Person" with authority to make a9fe®‘ ments to modify mortgage obligations under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. Your Contact Person is Heidi Miller. She can be reached at (269) 945-9561. Tho Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (800) 968-0738 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at (866) 946­ 7432. . ‘ If the Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9. 2011. foreclosure proceedings will not bo commenced until 90 days after November 9, 2011. . If the Borrower and the Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms of the agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage will not be foreclosed upon Dated: November 10, 2011 Brach A Gross Mortgage Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. State St. Alma. Ml 48801 (989) 466-3145 rrww SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by GEORGE DUOUESNEL and ADOREE MIRON, HUSBAND AND WIFE. JOINT TENANCY WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 2004, and recorded on May 7. 2004. in Document No. 1127148, and assigned by said mortgagee to FED­ ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assigned.Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho dato herecl the sum ol One Hundred Ninety Thousand Eight Hundred N.nety-Nine Dollars and Three Cents (S190.899.03), including interest at 2.500% per annum. Under the power of salo contamed in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, At the East doers ol tho Barry Countv Courthouse in Hastings. Mich.gan at 0100 PM oclock. on December 8. 2011 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as LOT 31 OF POPLAR BEACH NUM­ BER 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 PLATS. ON PAGE 22. ALSO. COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT Av THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ON In EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY UNF o^A^n LOT 31 TO THE WATERS OF CROOKED THENCE ALONG THE WATERS EDCF in WESTERLY. NORTHERLY AND EART« * DIRECTION ALONG THE WATERS THE NORTHWEST CORNER IOF LOT POPLAR BEACH PLAT NUMBER L,°L3’ 0F SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY Fnr c CE SAID LOT 31 TO THE SOUTHivufSI?DGE 0F NER THEREOF THENCE PA^rEcSJERLY C0R* SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF slmTHE THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNp0L?T 31 T° AND PLACE OF BEGINN^NG^^I^ THERE°F penod shall be 6 months from tho 7*^^ unless determined abandoned in ° CUCh 1948CL 609 3241a. m which penod shall bo 30 clays fr0-n ,£'■? ,hu ,e«enipfion FEDERAL NATIONAL mSr^^0'Such TION MoRga^/A^^AGE ASSOCIA. Slwman. PC. 23938 Research i?"Blde,man F.nn,nglon H.„s. M, ..3335^ No: 11-49787 . FCD(24a?S?ton.p.fe^ca,i °fo<3V - Fa s q-ven to Ml 49059BanV|nq ^higan Banking notice! The minutes ot the meeting of fhe Board of Commissioners held Novembe^R on?? are available in the County Clerks rm-"01 ' 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the ! ' * S-.00 a.m. and mOO p.m. M()nJay throuch t.v?rS °‘ ww.barrycounty.org. k 111 (day, or & �pagfl' Cont^dfnm “M> \icw k lllis expenditure thal k «Q;n„ , °nG*’"nc capital hundreds Q< thousands u s;nc county decade or so/' he s " thc next 1 hc’P'’>ouasc«mmissioned. Sou have ...„ ls rtVlivc lhe budget ... this these were ,K)( fun(js 'i'p"al ’•"'Pendiiun,. aVai,abk’ «o pay lot lor wages ... This ]hls « dtlure from a fllnd Ua| " ® ,in'G G'PenIxvause. frankly, conuni Was tllere execinive inaKv : and county Other couXk <7,M?nS as We resources to bus tcchn/ °nl ,,ave 1,IOse money »n the long nin -1 Ugy ,hal u‘11 lion. Stols^nburg a''k‘Jd Up. his P’^nla- hurt’s .vla^nq p' ™ ”‘7n> nnd how it !s d.of. P !. 1 L county board esimnussione’ " i '!P! ">e a^ thesherin-sdepaXnt hC said I>ZrtyC ■•lK.rea, cannot tell ,nUcb °ur budget is. but sou spend it Th^’ ** 3 C°‘,n s>stem’ 'vhere 10 tnkc an ll? CCUn S>Mem has lhe ab,lh> u ish \ 'C ltCm ‘U,d 3PPI> il wbeiv't r wisn- ssc sc never done that We enjoy a g<xxl relationship with the commissioner^ wc V1 ;,ng On ,he ,al’Ie’and ,r bas w°rked. 10 s knoss that wc are shooting straight and the money that sou allot goes to what sve have >n our budget. Other entires arc not as independent, but again it goes back to the sep­ aration of powerx." Commissioner Don Nesins asked how many other county court systems ssere cur­ rently using lhe new video-recording system. Doherty said he svas unsure how many oth­ ers use the system but said Barry Counts ssas definitely among lhe first to do so. Board Vice Chair Ben Geiger, svho also sits on the judicial council, asked how mans other counties had a judicial council. “As 1 understand it. there arc four courts that have a unified jlriai court system.” said Doherty. “1 just attended a conference... [and] this is where every bods is headed ... the type of system that the state Supreme Court has essentially mandated. They arc not saying it has to be exactly (he way Barry County has done it. But. they arc telling everybody. ’You ssill have a unified trial court. How it looks will depend on your judicial council.’” Zrt other business, the board approved the following: • A request from Valerie Byrnes, executive director of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, on behalf of a local company. ChcmQucst. to extend the Renaissance Zone designation for a parcel of land in the Middleville Industrial Incubator. • Appointment of Chick Reid and Kathy Wiggins as citizens at large on the animal control and shelter advisory board; Lynne Anderson, Connie Dawe and Carole Wiggs as citizens at large to lhe Barry County Commission on Aging Board; Jim DeYoung to the parks and recreation board; Paul Wing and Shirley Barnum to represent agricultural interest on the agricultural preservation board; and David Kilmer as a citizen at large to the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board. • A policy for the use of the anima! shelter donation fund in response to a recommenda­ tion resulting from the recent business audit conducted by Walker. Fluke and Sheldon and a donor recognition letter, as recommended Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS - This sale may bo rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bd amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Blane Wh.te and Sharon White, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 3, 2C07. and recorded cn May 23, 2007 m instrument 1180896, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home­ Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records Meh,gan. on wtveh mortgage mere is c,aiJpedd“e el date hereof tne sum 0! One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five and eO'100 Dollars ($137,325.80). rnc'uding interest at o.z5 o ^bndcr me power of sale conta ned in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prowded notice is hereby given that said mortgage > be fo^ciosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem^ or some part of them, at publ.c vendue. eVth* pace of holding the c rcui! court withm Barry County, at in Township of Castleton.' Barry County described as: Beg nn ng at the Ncrt t Section 24, Town 3 Norin. West along the North Hie of sad Se feet; thence South । wth £aicj North fine 330 feet, thence East para»m w Section imu 809 fee! more or less o the East! said Section 24: thence htorlh a.ong Sectdo line 330 feet more or less io m of p beg-nnmg. p b(.c Highway pur­ Subject to an casemcnl' r fof Slale poses over the Northeny 3. lhefeof far Road and over the Eas.ery ■ Hager Road. ., 12 montns from B7^'«(c(n’P,'<;nf",''odu‘le5S a.-temmod abanthe date of such «-□</. u < r.Og 3241a. m duned -n accordance "X. sha’i be 30 days wtuch case the redemption per.o *tom the dale of such sale. Oakxr November 10 20 H For more information, pleas® c FCX (248) 593-1302 Trott & frott P.C. Anomeyb For Servicer 31440 North western Farmington HJ's. Fife #386182E01 2Q0 48334-20^ . fy the animal control and shelter advisory board, • A request 1h.1t the counts serve a-i the offi­ cial applicant for two United Way cranh that "til provide resources lo support staff work­ ing with the Michigan State University i'.xtension -l-li and patenting programs, lhe 4-H grant will be for approximately >45 (MM) to provide continued support for a 4-H suit person and operating expenses. The patenting grant will be for approximately SI5,(MN>, which w ill allow the parenting educator more hours and the flexibility lo work with addi­ tional clients. • An amendment the 2012 Barry County budget for MSU Extension by an increase of $5,378 to allow Linda Fisher to continue her employment as a three-quarter full time employee equivalent through March 31. 2012, to meet her pension vesting require­ ments. • An award for the snowplowing and salt­ ing contract to the lowest bidder. Halifax Services, from Nov. 15 through Nov. 14. 2012. at lhe following rates: Two lo five inch­ es of snowfall — $225 downtown: $250 for COA and health department lots, for a total of $475; six to nine inches of snow fall — $225 for downtown, $275 for health department and COA for a total of $500: 10 to 13 inches of snowfall - $500 all lots; over 14 inches of snowfall $500 for all lots; salting per occurNotice of Default and Intent to Foreclose Pursuant to MCL 600 32O5a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Justin D. Schultz and Heather B Schultz, the mortgagor(s) and/or borrower(s) ("Borrower’) on the property located at 636 W. Madison St. Hastings. Ml 49058. given to Commercial Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, successor in interest to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. a Michigan Banking Corporation, whose address is 301 North State Street, Alma. Mchigan. 40001. Notice is hereby provided tho Borrower has the right lo request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as the Borrower’s "Contact Person* with authority to make agree­ ments to modify mortgage obligations under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600 3205c. Your Contact Person is Heidi Miner. She can bo reached at (269) 945-9561. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar of M.chigan’s Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (800) 968-0738. The Borrower may contact a housng counselor by visiting the Michigan Stato Housing Development Authority’s website at http://www michigan.gov'mshda or by calling tho Michigan State Hous ng Authority at (666) 946­ 7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9. 2011. foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days alter November 9. 2011. If the Borrower and the Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms ol tho agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage will net be foreclosed upon Dated. November 10. 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgage Workout Spocial.st Commercial Bank 301 N. State St. Alma. Ml 48801 (999)466-3145 hmiw NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the cond.lions of a certain Mortgage made on February 12. 2003. by Theresa A. McCormick, a single woman, given by het to MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. whose address is 629 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49059, as Mortgagee, and recorded on February 23. 2009. in tho office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, m Instrument Number 20090223-0001609, which mortgage was ass gned to Commercial Bank, on ' wh’Ch Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Seven and 00'100 Dollars (S52.757.00); and no suit or pro­ ceed ng at law or in equity hav.ng been instituted to recover the debt or any pan thereof secured by said Mortgage, and lhe power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default­ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 1. 2011 at 1.00 o’clock m tho afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, that be.ng one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or b dders at pubic auction or venue for purposes of satisfying tho amounts duo and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney lees, the lands and premis­ es m sad Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS That portion of tne following description. East of the East l»ne of the Northwest 1/4 of tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West; beginning at a point found by com­ mencing at the Northeast corner of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and running thence on the Section i.ne North 89 degrees 15 minutes 06 sec­ onds West 990 86 foot, thence South 12 degrees 18 minutes 40 seconds West 315.5 feet along the Westerly right of way I no of Highway M-43 for point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 06 seconds West 464 31 feet to the Easterly I,no ol the former K.L. & N Railroad (aka C.K. & S. Railroad); thenco North 26 degrees 32 mnules 29 seconds East 164.34 feet, thenco South 89 degrees 16 mmufes 06 seconds East to the Westerly right ol way I no of Highway M-43; thenco South 12 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West along said Westerly Highway right of way Imo 150 feel more or fees lo point of beginning. Commonly Known As 752 S Grove Street, Delton. Michigan 49046 Tax Parcel Number; 08-03-007-007-00 Tiro ponod within wh.clr the above premises may be redeemed Ghail expire vx (0) months from tne date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with M.C L.A Sec 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho 1,mo of such sale Dated October 24. 2011 FOS­ TER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. COMMER­ CIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price 0! Hastings, Michigan. Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washmgton Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 . .uoOfiir<OA:i|i<| . .. ... $100downtown, health department (ht. office of « The acceptance and sig * Commu^j. Conununiiy Ahernom-e. 20|, > 0-n.rac. 20M-1 <4 cflcdiw 1 through • p ’ .cn< <’* ft,, from lhe ■» ,he sound for «!>•« cn *” court »n<l office ol community ‘ nj . i.-.mnland and Open Sp* 1 ion rnogram reque.ts for Brian Henney m sections 8, . ,md I x>dl:,nd Towni(1 Woodland 'SlJ.l-niel2012 health insurance pl»n^ «rec- tcc is recommending four h • r r MF Two of the plans P ans d"changcd mm cumni plans already in Pa"d two X-w- l-o’l>loyer comribuuon 'or 2012 are based on state-mandated caps ( • for a Single plan. SI 1.000 for a l»° I* Son plan and $15,000 fora family THIS FIRJ? MORTGAGE SALE - Default made in the conditions of a mortgage J Greene and Mehssa M. Greene, and wJe. io Fifth Th rd Mortgage - ML LLC. M°g ^^ated September 19. 2007 and 2007 in Instrument Number d) m??02515, Barry County Records. Mch.gan-Sa.d mortgage is now he'd by Fifth Th.rd Mortgage Company by assignment There is claimed to bodue at the date hereof tho sum of Thirty-One Jhou^ Fouf Hundred Thirteen and 93/100 00^'$ ($31,413.93) including interest at 7.25% per ann Under the power of sale coined in sari mortaage and the statute in such case made and prowded. notice is hereby given that sari mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1.00 p.m cn DECEMBER 1. 20”Said premises are located m me Township ol Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described a$Lot 25 and 26 of Barrett Acres according to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in boor 4 of plats, page 39 Subject lo a 20 loo! easement over the North side of said Lot 26 of Barrett Acres. The redemption period sha’i be 6 months from lhe date of such sa'e. un’ess determined aban­ doned in accordance w<tn MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case tho redemption pened shall be 30 days from the date of such sa’e TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are bmited solely lo the return of the b.d amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights Dated: November 3. 2011 Orfans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 4CC07-5041 —.. - File No 200.8463 ' r.-wuuo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus IntcresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah M. Munch, a married woman and Michael R. Munch, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Reg stration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 23, 2004, and recorded on December 1. 2004 in instrument 1137975, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum ol Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Fifteen and 67/100 Dollars ($269,115.67) includ-ng interest at 4.125% per annum. ' Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice 15 hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part ol them, at pubi c vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court withm Barry Countv at 1.00 PM. on December 1, 2011. Z’ Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at th0 yVest 1/4 post of said Section 20; thence South 89 Degrees 36 mmutes 29 seconds East on the East and V/est 1/4 Ime 532.02 feet to the place of beqinn ng of this description; thenco North 0 Degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds West parallel to the West Secron I ne 337.39 feel; thence North 89 Degrees 10 £Gcunrts West 136.02 feci; thence De9r®65 °0 m:nutcs 47 seconds yyest 334.00 feet; thenco South 89 Degrees 33 minutes 10 seconds East 928.90 feet; thence South 0 Degrees 0° minutes 24 seconds Easl 670.G3 fcotnonce North 89 Degrees 36 minutes 29 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 Imo, 792 80 feet to the place of beginning Together with an easement for ingress, Ogres5 and public utilities over a 66 foot ship of'iartd descried as: Commenc.ng at tho West 1/4 p0M of sa-d Sect on 20. thence North 00 Degrees 00 mm97°iSro7inCc7?Jnds West on ,ho West Section Ime. ° 0 h0 plnco °f beginning of this desenpbon, thence continuing North 0 Degrees 00 minutes tZ t'^ndS on sa!d West Secwn l.n0 66 0Q feet, thenco South 89 Degrees 33 m.nutes 10 sec. °nd3 Ed5’396.00 foot; thenco Norin 0 Degrees 00 /7 Second5 Wost- Parallfil tOA,ho West T? n ;ne* 220 00 feot- ^n!x> south 89 Degrees sLih n °n W :*uconds East 66.00 F-ct; thenco 286 M f ?,T°3 00 minu,e* 47 ST3 Easl 86 00 ftet thence North 09 Dcgre®5 33 ^nutes n? “ S W°Sl 462 M 'co'Pld“ b°3'ntti? po,iod sha" •» 12 n'°fi!!’3 ,rom ~uch salG- unless determined abanSteh J?,„aS:!,Wancu W;”> MCLA 600 3241a in By;"gtonP27G2l u, WoM APP!o Street, P.O. Box 248 ^ast.ngs. Michigan 49058 <269) 945-9557 D>ana Gross S21 West Court Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 ..«N 'I 01 tv o co Mortgage Foreclosure Sale .{JJS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has beon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Hilda A. Jackson and Norman Jackson, Jr. Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s). to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2002, and recorded on August 23, 2002 in instrument 1086112. and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Nmety-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety­ Eight and 52/100 Dollars (S99.698.52), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g.ven that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 1,2011 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and ore described as: Lots 249 and 250 ol Al-Gon-Qum Lake Resort Properties, Unit No. 2 according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 63 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such sale Dated: October 27, 2011 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Filo A335647F04 nuxtiy " Trott A Trott. Pc Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway Suit'* 20° STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S ESTATE FILE NO. 11-25968 DE Estate of Beverly M. Sogar, Deceased Dale of birth 4/1/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; Tho decedent. Beverly M. Segar. Deceased, wno lived at 116 Coat~ Grove Road, Hastings, Michigan died October 13. 2011. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented lo David Tryon, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after tho dote of publication of this notice. 11-2-2011 Michael D. Holmes P66165 ^11 Easl Water Street, Ste 401 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 Dawd Tryon 966 Williams Drive Quincy. Michigan 49082 (517) 677-9014 Notice of Default and Intont to Foroc'ose Pursuant to MCL 600 3205a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred In tne conditions of a mort­ gage made by John D. Liabcnow nnd Conn.e R Liabcnow. the mortgagor(s) and/or borrower(s) ('Borrower'’) on tho property located at 4118 Jordan Rd., Freeport. Ml 49325, given to Commercial Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporator), successor in interest to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, a Michigan Banking Corporation, whose address is 301 North Slate Street. Alma. Michigan. 48801. Notice is hereby provided lhe Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as the Borrower’s "Contact Person* with authority to make agree­ ments to modify mortgage obl gations under MCL sections 600 3205b and 600.3205c. Your Contact Person Is Heidi Miller. She can be reached at (269) 945-9561. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service may bo reached at (800) 968-0738. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at (666) 945­ 7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9. 2011. foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 9, 2011. I! tho Borrower and the Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms of the agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage will not be foreclosed upon. Dated: November 10. 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgage Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N State St. Alma. Ml 48801 (989) 466-3145 ■ - • NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in tho conditions of a certain Mortgage made by BERRY J. AVERY, a single man. whose address is 112 Green Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service (also known as Rural Development), United States Department of Agriculture, with an office being located at 1035 E. Mchigan Avenue, Suite A. Paw Paw, Michigan 49079. lhe Mortgagee, dated December 12. 2000 and recorded December 19, 2000 in Instrument No 1053072 of Barry County Records, and by reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to deciare tho entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo for principal, interest and other applicable charges, tho sum o! NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 69/100 ($94,944 89) DOLLARS, and no proceed­ ings having been instituted to recover tho debt now remaining secured by sa'cf Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; Now Therefore, Notice Is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in sari Mortgage and in pursuance ol the statute in such case made and provided, the sari Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol lhe premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the h ghest bidder, at the East entrance to tho Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street in the City ol Hastings and County 0! Barry. Michigan, that being the place of hold.ng the Circu.t Court in and (or sari County, on Thursday December 8,2011 at 1:00 o’clock, local lime, in the aftemoon olI sari day and sari premises will be sori ,0 £a* ’J}® amount so as aforesaid then due on_sari tnnelher with 6 875 percent interest, legal cost*. and any .axes and jnsurance that said Mortgagee doos pay on or poor to the date ol said sale; v/htch said premises are.descdbed In ^Wd' preSs5'“mmed in tho City of Ran9%8tm:Se “si«75loeto"heNorth5.33rods cornerol lhe East u of Hast,ngSi 01 L°'/90m me’mt^dXS?ihcreS. thenco West according to ’^^31 5 foot; thence East 12 feet, 12 feet; thence North 3™ • of thenco South 31.5 toot « S(rfi0| Hastings. Pomtanent Property No. 08-55- San- sure, contact USDA. Ho«a u GoO(J|ellow Centralized Servicing Co . S| LoU(S Boulevard, Bu'ld'n,q ’ (BOo) 349-5097. ext. Missouri 63120, telephone Dated NovembeT’P’A^’HICA.acting UNITED STATES OF MX through lhe Rural un<tod known as Ru»a> J^cuiiiro. Mortgagee Stales Department Robert J Zitta(P?2749) Dated October 27. 2011 PC The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 10, 2011 — Page 13 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Eg. FILE NO. 11-25917-DE bin/ 01 Elizabeth M. Moore. Deceased Date of Tn^'1920 No?.ALCREDfTOnS; Elizab CE T0 CREDITORS: Tho decedent, Hani ^oore- who lived at 1960 River Rond. ' nQu. Michigan u;cd 10'23/2011. 0! tbo dcccdqnt arc notified that all unie?'1 “Oa'mi tho estate will be forever barred fe 15 Pfcsenled to Diana Gross, named personal tvo Sen,'”lV0 or Pr°P°sed personal representoStrr °f bo,tl ,ho Prop**1’0 “Ort nt 2G6 West Court Po- ^d’ ,0 30?* Has,ings and ths named/proa..„ Personal representative within 4 months HA)1/2Gdl,° °f pub'ica,ion lb:s no,,co- Attorney for LLP SCHEUERl E & ?TTA* L 300 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 212 ( Grand Huven. Ml (616) 842-1470 _117 77M16M Tlifiivil NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS INACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having beon made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on August 31. 2006, by Pamela J. Varney, a single woman, Brian P. Walter, a married man, and Larry L. Waller, a married man, as joint tenants with full nghts of survivorship, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. as Mortgagee, and recorded on September 1. 2006, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Instrument Number 1169442, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the dato of this Notice, the sum of Ono Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 27/100 Dollars ($116,708.27); and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by sari Mortgage, and lhe power ol sale in sari Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 1, 2011 at 1:00 o'clock in tho afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being ono of the places for holding lhe Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with a'l allowable costs of sale and includable attorney foes, the lands and premis­ es in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: Lot 36 of tne Flat of Fairhaven, a subdivision of Section 15. Town 3 North, Range 0 West, accord.ng to tho recorded Plat thereof. Also a parcel of land in Lot 35 of tho Plat of Fa’chavon. a subdivision of Section 15. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, according to the recorded Plat thereof described as follows: Commencing at a pomt "H" ot the recorded Plat of Plat of Fairhaven, sari point "H* being the Southern most cornet of said Lot 35; thence North 45 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds West 261.42 feet along the Northerly edgo ol Meadow Lane; thence Nortn 00 degrees 44 min­ utes East 112.00 feet to the place ol beginning of the land herein described; tnence North 00 degrees 44 minutes E.R 219.3 (N219.6 leel); thence North 89 degrees 2 minutes East 67 5 feet; thenco South 00 degrees 01 minutes 10 seconds West 194.3 feet, thence South 69 degrees 32 mmutes West 74.3 feet to tne place of beginning. Commonly Known As. 05 Powell Road. Haslngs, M chigan 49058 Tax Parcel Number: 08-06-250-036-00 Tho period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with M C.L.A Sec. 600.3241a. in wh-ch case tho redemption period sha'I be 30 days from lhe time of such sale. Dated October 24, 2011 FOS­ TER. SWIFT. COLLINS A SMITH. PC. COMMER­ CIAL BANK Benjamin J Price of Hastings, Mchigan. Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 nw«ra �Page 14 Thursday. November 10. 2011 — The Hastings L legal notices NOTICE PURSUANT TO “C^“a,d |„ wamor NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL GOO.32O5a(4) NOTICE is hereby p’OYded to Daniel Dykstm ano Barbara Dykstra, the borrowers and'or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower') regarding the property located at 2283 Rozel Dr. Midd’ev-le. Ml ,^-r.f-n PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE »< hereby provided to Jubet M. Boutdo. N?I'?cEwUrs and/or mortgagors (hereinafter SXd fording.the tod 7860 M The B^noweHm tho r.ghl to request a meeting m mo rnortgaoo holder or mortgage servicer. The ^ent devejnawd by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Holder to contact nnd tha has authority to make aqroomonts under MCL sections rnn?205b and 600 3205c is: Trott & Troll. P.C. 11440 Northwestern Highway, Sulfo 200, 3'“ melonJU Ml 48334 2525 ol (248) 593-1302 a- Tho Borrower has the right to request a meeting w.th lhe mortgage ho’der or mortgage servtcer Tno agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and. or Mortgage Ho’def to contact and that has ? make agreements under MCL sections 600-u?0 and 600 3205c is. Trott & Trott. P.C., 31 Northwestern Hkjhway. Suite 200, Fjrmngton HMs. Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 Tho Borrower may contact n housing counoe.or by visiting the Michigan Stalo Housing Development Authority’s webs to or by ca’.’.ng tho M;ch.gan Stato Housing Development Authonty at httpJA*ww.m.ch»gan.gov/mshda or at (966) 946-7432 it the Borrow?: requests a moctmg with tho agent desdna-od above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor within 14 days bom November 7. 2011. foreclosure proceed ngs will not be com­ menced until 90 days after November 7, 2011. If tho Borrower and tho agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage lean, the mortgage wtll not be foreclosed i! tho Borrower abides bv the terms ol the Agreement Tho Borrower has tho right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of tho Slate Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968­ 0738 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date November 10, 2011 For mo>p Information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hh's, Ml 48334-2525 rry.rn’ Flic s 165337FC3 Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred <n tho conditions of a mort­ gage made by Tad E. Nolz and Brandy S. Nofz. tho mongagor(s) and'or borrower(s) ("Borrower') cn the property located at 1023 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 4905S, g.ven to Commercial Bank, a Michgan Banking CorporaVon, successor in inter­ est (o MainStreet Sav.ngs Bank. FSB, a Michigan Banking Corporation, whose address Is 301 North Sta|p Street Alma. Michigan, 48801. Not e© is hereby provided the Borrower has tho right to request a meet ng with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as the Borrower’s 'Contact Person" w.th authority to make agree­ ments to mod-fy mortgage obligations under MCL sections 600 3205b and 600.3205c. Your Contact Person is Heidi M.ller. She can be reached at (269) 945-9561 The Borrower has the r»ght to contact an attor­ ney Tne State Bar ol Michigan's Lawyer Referrai Serv.ce may be reached at (800) 968-0738. Tho Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting tho Michigan Stato Housing Development Authority's website at http:rAvww.mfChigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michgan State Housing Authority at (866) 946­ 7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9.2011, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 9. 2011. If the Borrower and the Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and terms of tho agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage will not be foreclosed upon. Dated: November 10. 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgage Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. State St. Alma. Ml 48801 (989) 466-3145 r/Miftts Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus IntcresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard A. Dean, Bobbie Jo Dean, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 24, 2006. and recorded on December 1,2006 In instru­ ment 1173367, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee on Behalf of Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-2. Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2007-2 as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 00/100 Dollars ($121,915.00), including interest at fl.45$o per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circu.t court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on November 17, 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are dosenbed as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 2 Norin Rango 7 West, Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commenc.ng at point in the center of Highway, 24 rods East of tho Northwest corner of said Section 12; tnence South 110 feet: (hence East 75 feel: thenco North 110 feet; thenco West to lhe place of beginning Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod slrall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated; October 20,2011 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servxur 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Forrnmglon Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 FJe *301334F02 The Borrower may contact a houeng counselor hv Visiting tho Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority's website or by calling| the M rh ^n Stato Housing Development Authority at hS^l’.gan govrmr.hda or al (866) 94674?l mo Borrower requests a mooting with the agent dcs-gnalcd above by conlact.ng an approved housmg wunselor within 14 days from November 4, 2011 foreclosure proceedings will not bo com­ menced until 90 days after November 4. 2011 If tho Borrower and the agent designated above rnach an agreement to modify tho mortgage loan, tho mortgage wJI not be foreclosed if the Borrower ab des by tho terms of the agreement. The Borrower has Iho right to contact an attornov The telephone number of the Stato Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service Is (800) 96807this firm is a debt collector attempt. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 10. 2011 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern H-ghway. Suite 200 Farmingion Hifis, Ml 48334-2525 File * 289223F04 nsaie-c Notice of Default and Intent to Foreclose Pursuant to MCL 6C0.3205a(4) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Robert L. Smith and Lacey M. Sanders-Smith, the mortgagor(s) and/or borrow­ ers) ("Borrower') on tho property located at 192 Jambrial Dr.. Hastings, Ml 49058, given to Commercial Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, successor In interest to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, a Michigan Banking Corporation, whose address is 301 North State Street. Alma. Michigan. 48801. Notice is hereby provided tho Borrower has tho right to request a meeting with tho mortgage holder or mortgage servicer Commercial Bank has desig­ nated a specific individual to act as tho Borrower's "Contact Person’ with authority to make agree­ ments to modify mortgage obligations under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. Your Contact Person is Heidi Miller. Sho can bo reached at (269) 945-9561. The Borrower has tho right to contact an attor­ ney. The State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at (800) 968-0738 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at httpJ/www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at (866) 946­ 7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with tho Contact Person designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9. 2011, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 9. 2011. If tho Borrower and tho Contact Person reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan and forms of tho agreement are fulfilled, your mortgage will not bo foreclosed upon Dated; November 10, 2011. Brach A. Gross Mortgage Workout Specialist Commercial Bank 301 N. Slate St. Alma. Ml 48801 (989) 466-3145 nw.m Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has beon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane Kissinger and Jennifer Kissinger, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2001, and recorded on January 9, 2002 in instru­ ment 1072744, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, rn Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine and 60/100 Dollars ($103,549.60), including inter­ est al 6.875% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County at 1:00 PM. on December 1, 2011. Said premises are situated In Township Of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North Range 8 West described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 24; thence West along the center of the South Section Imo Road 165 feet; thence North 264 feet; thenco East 165 feet to the East Section imethence South along said East Section Ime 264 feet to the place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined ah-J doned In accordance with MCLA 600 3241a* i' which caso tho redemption penod shall be 30 rtav? horn the date of such sale. ys Dated: November 3. 2011 For more information, please callFC C (248) 593-1301 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File 0378863FO1 SCHNnnpaMAN & SHERMAN, PC IS ATTEMPT‘^OrnLLECTADEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08WwlL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PL^ASE rnNTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY INITIAL FORECLOSURE N0T,CE aS REQUIRED BY M,CH|Gan pUB'-'O ACT 30 OF 2009 Notice is here­ by P’OvHO£j (0 Kimboily A Bell, the bonowers and/or m°n9*jon- (heri?!n3,,pr *Borrower') regarding the k’oWn as 924 GREENWOOD STREET. ^DDLEViLlF. 49939 lbaf the mortgage Is in dfcfau»| Borrower has Iho right to request a meeting W|lh mortgage holder or mortgage sorvicet th,0 h ns designated agent. Schnederman & Sh«rm.ln s p c. ("Designated Agent"), 23938 ^c'»oa.’ch Drive. Suite 300. Farmmgion Hills, Mich|9aa 48335. 248-539-7400 (Tel). 248-539-7401 (Fax). email: designatedagontSsspclegal com. Kimberly Oei« oiso has/havc the right to contact the Michigan S13lc Housing Development Authority (’MSHDA-\ ni its website www.michigan gov/mshda or by ca\nq MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower 70quCSts a meeting, no foreclosure pro­ ceeding b0 commenced until tho expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to tho Bon°**er(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act ng of 2009 11 DoS!9nated Agent and Bomower^) agree lo modify tho mortgage, the mortgago Will not bo foreclosed if tho Borrowor(s) abide by the terms of tn* ’n°b,,i°b mortgage. Borrowor(G) have the nrht to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968­ 0738 (Tel). pub Dat°: November 10, 2011 SCHNEI­ DERMAN & shER^N' P C 23938 Research Dove. Suite 3oo Farming’00 Hl,,s' Michigan 48335 JPMC.000176 hjaim’ AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT NG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUFY Gregory Young, a married man and Brandi Young, F/K/A Brandi M-Hor. his wife have defaulted on a Mortgage for Iho real property known as. 1524 N Jefferson, Hastings, Ml 49058 Th.s Notice is to Inform you that you have the nght to request a meeting with tho mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Tho Rea! Estate Default Group of Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, Co., L.P.A. has been designated by them as tho person lo con-rtact who has authority to determine your eligibility for a mort­ gage modification. Gregory Young and Brand; Young F/K/A Brandi Miller may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Mich gan Slate Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) website at www.m'chtgan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at (866) 946-7432. That if Gregory Young and Brandi Young F/K/A Brandi Miller request a meeting with tho person designated above, within 14 days, fore­ closure proceedings will not commence until 90 days after lhe date a notice was mailed to them. That if Gregory Young and Brandi Young F/K/A Brand1 Miller and the das'gnatod person reach an agreement to modify tno mortgage loan, tho mort­ gage will not bo foreclosed if Gregory Young and Brandi Young F/K/A Brandi Miller abide by tho terms of tho agreement. Gregory Young and Brandi Young F/K/A Brandi Miller have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer referral service (BOO) 968-0738. Dated November 10. 2011 By Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Wellman. Wc.nberg & Reis. Co L P A 2155 Butterfield Dr. Sutfe 200-S, Troy Ml 48084 WWR* 10076987 Y* 1° _ Notice -S hereby rowe,G and/or rnortand Judy A. Wamec IM borrow ptop. ’$O^iT»X89 Souih Won Shore Dnvo. DOS'^rr4o^r6ho5 IM 'o -«<£ with the mortgage ^'“'^^“ ag^sorv.cer and/or ogont deegnated "7 Ms authority to mortgage holder to ^"LlnL sections COO 32050 make agreemnnis unde'704q ^ Michigan 49077; (BOO) "^'onowe, may oornacta homing co^ by visiting tho M ®.h»,i‘o at www.michi* Development Authorrt/s websrto at gan gov/mshda or at (806) 7 ng w.th the agent If tne Borrower requests a ” roved hOusdesignated abevo by conta«ing ao aPprov^bor g mg counselor withm 14 day- iro 2011 foreclosure proceedings whi not o 1 ’• ‘ „(inn ,4,vS after November 23, 201'• mcncod unt.l 90 days a to dG5'gnated above abides by the an attorno^XZ^^^'^o ’Westem Michigan is (269) Dated November 7, 2011 ISn. MiUor.°O‘Connor & Bartosh. PLC. 900 Comerica Building Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269) 381-8844 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sa’° THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN\INFORMATION Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM is A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Y0U ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages if any. shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter Novins. an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and record­ ed on December 26, 2006 in instrument 1174210, and assigned by sad Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dato hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Forty-One Thousand Four Huncred Seventy-Five and 49/100 Dollars ($141,475.49), including interest at 7% per annum Under Iho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute b Such case made and pro­ vided. notice is herebygivbn that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a siie ol tho mortgaged premises, or soma part of inerrsiLpublc venduo. at tho place of holding the o'rcu't iourt within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 1.2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land 16 rods North and South by 10 rods East and West m the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: November 3, 2011 For more Information, please call: FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Mils. Michigan 48334-2525 File #186080F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by SHARON L MEARS and DUWAYNE A. MEARS, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 29. 2006, and recorded on July 11. 2006, in Document No. 1167043. and assigned by said mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust. Senes 2006-4 as assigned, Barry County Records. M.chigan, On wh ch mortgage there is claimed to be bue al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Thlrty-E'ght dollars and Ninety-One Cents ($117,538.91), lnc|uding interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tne statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby grven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part o> them, at Dubiic venue, At lhe East doors of the Barry Coun^ courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 01:00 PM&toS on November 17. 2011. Sard premises am located in Barry County. Michigan and 2o Rons for a point of beginning THENCFKinRTH ON THE SECTION LINE 44 r0DSCEtu2?cE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH PARDOS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS. THENCEFORTH 20 RODS; THENCE EAST 16 RODS Tn ?HE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND BEINq A cnfOF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / A OF SECTinxiPo7R EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE S0UTHFa?t CORNER 0F THE S0UTHE^ ccct 4 Or ^SLl97- THENCE NORTH 956 FEET . ‘-option determined abandoned in sfll0 L948CL 600.3241 a. in wh>ch case {{^dancew-in’9fiod shd)1 30 days from the da% Cd0fnpt'°2»to Deutsche Bank National Trust a,e o< sucp stoc for NovaStar Mortgage £brnPany. as ^JJes 2006-1 Mortgagee'Assignee Fup<lng Trust, ^gnerman. PC. 23938 Research H"ls- M‘ S sxssoS>coNV Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife, as tenants by tho entireties, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 6. 2007, and recorded on March 9. 2007 in Instrument 1177269, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America. N.A , successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. L.P. as ass gnee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dato hereof the sum of Two Hundred Nmoty-Six Thousand One Hundred Forty-Four and 81/100 Dollars (S296.144 81). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County.-at 1.00 PM, on November 17. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The West half of the West half of tho Northeast 1/4 of tho Northeast 1/4, Section 9, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, The Township of Prairieville, County of Barry. State of Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. Dated: October 20, 2011 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #254581FO3 • FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott A. Prill, unmarried of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Tha Huntington National Bank dated the 26th day of January, 2007. and recorded In tho office of tho Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of February, 2007, in Instrument No. 1176491 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due, at lhe date of this notice, lor principal of $223,624.34 (two hundred twenty-three thousand six hundred twenty-four and 34/100) plus accrued interest at 7.34% (seven point three four) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage, and pursuant to the statue of the Stato of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 17th day of November, 2011, al 1:00.00 PM said mortgage will bo fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of lhe premisos described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece ot parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County ol Barry and State ot Michigan and described as follows to wit; Situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and Stato of MchiganParcel 1 Tho South 550 feet of the East 792 feet of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West, Hastings City, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2 The Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings City, Barry County. Michigan except lhe South 550 feel of the East 792 feet thereof. Commonly known ns 719 E Woodlawn Ave Tax Parcel No : 08-55­ 085-016-00 The redemption penod shall bo ono year from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale Dated: October 20. 2011 By. Michael I Rch (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy. Ml 48084 WWR# 10080155 (win WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED F0R POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR 0FHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy Ernest Stark a married man and Susan Mane Stark, hus­ band and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2004, and recorded on October 7, 2004 in instrument 1135138, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 76/100 Dollars ($64,690.76), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 8. 2011. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and ate desenbed as; Lot 19 and 20 of Andrews Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereol as recorded tn Uber 2 ot Plats, on Page 5. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale. Dated: November 10. 2011 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #386087F01 (11-10)(12-01) 77!4’»t imSJS.ANATTEMeiJQ_G.Ql.LECIAnEflZ ANnNfORMAIlQ£LQBTAlNED WlLL BE USED EQFLTHAT_P_UREOSE. NQIlGLT.UBSUANLIQ_MGVfiQCL32Q5a Borrower: Madison D. Howell and Linda L. Howell Property Address: Vacant Land M-37 and Vacant Land Madilin, Rutland Township Mortgagee: Hastings City Bank Designated Representative: Jane Robertson 150 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-5578 Borrower Is In default on their mortgage. Mortgagee has sent a notice to Borrower providing that within 14 days from the dato tho notice was sent. Borrower may request a meeting with tne Designated Representative to attempt to work out a modification of tho mortgage loan to avoid foreclo­ sure. Borrower may request that a housing coun­ selor attend this meeting. A list of approved hous­ ing counselors may be obtained by visiting the webstte of tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") at www.michigan.gov/mshda or by contacting MSHDA at (517) 373-8370. If, within tho 14-day period, Borrower requests a mooting with lhe Designated Representative fore­ closure proceedings will not be commenced until on days after the dale the notice was mailed tn Borrower. Further, if Borrower is able to teach 2n ag2tfTl W'lh lhe Representative to modify the mortgage loan, lhe mortgage will not foreclosed so long as Borrower abides by the to r^ of tha mod.fied mortgage loan. If Borrower nnd tTZ Designated Representative are unable to reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan but it k determined that Borrower meets th» ~ £ Vs modification under MCL 600 3205cm mJ?™* °r sure of tno mortgage will oroennd h h0 ,0fec!oinstoad of by advertisement. °r° a ^udge Borrower has the right to conin/H The telephone number for the State dAornoyMichigan’s lawyer referral C Bar of 0738 Bonow.,?,nay also conmct Loaa, l'800'^' Soulh Central Michigan“which01 County Their offices aro locir ^ Bar,V Chase Way, Su.lo 50, iX,^'^ ’' 349” Belle Their telephone numbers aro 5?7-394 489nfree al 1-800-968-0044. Z 494-312) ano ton Dated. Novembers 2011 Br/Ssjo^^'ne-'^-949«o Rachel J. Foster MILLER JOHNSON 303 North Rose Street Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Mich gan 49on7 (269)226-2982 °°7 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10, 2011 -- Page 15 rhiMS0Ucght after CW * hit by car Street near Broadu lv 1 urossed Court around 7:25 n ni /* . ? Has”ngs Nov. 4 street, sinking her *in\ . ,C.U,rned onto the the pavement The rirl 0 T,ng hcr to faH ,o as the car drove from 16^ U.P f™ni thc slrcc‘ then walked to an iduii sc<:nc- The victim “ away k Xrt thTOSS,ng gUard ab*“l described the carT?^’ ,nf’denL 6^1 being driven hv u te/n- d^o,orcd four-door occupied by other f re,na,e driver and wu7 l“e/?"’ale The (Hospital where h sP°ried to Pennock injuries. Anyone with!mnlcd for minor incident is asked m |!nl0nnal,0n ‘his the Hastings Policc CnnX.0^"" °F Work at cemetery results in torn clothing r^n a|SSaUk Wllh a molor vchicle was reported to Hastings City Police Nov. 2. The h3 k iau44 >Car 01d Hds,in8s resident, said nc had been cleaning up trees and brush al Riverside Cemetery, when he had been approached by two individuals in a Dodge \an. He said the passenger got out of the I vehicle and began yelling at him. in a slurred An odor °f intoxicants was reported­ ly detected by the caller, who said the indi­ vidual was yelling about being disrespectful to the graves. The caller then asked that lhe |individuals remain where they were until he could contact the police. He then walked toward the back of the van to gel a registra­ tion plate number. As he did, the passenger called out an expletive and re-entered the van. Tlie vehicle quickly backed up in an attempt to prevent thc complainant from see­ ing the license plate. The man jumped out of the way. but his clothing got caught on the van, tearing his shirt. Hie van then left before police arrived. The incident remains under investigation. Man ditches meth waste, doesn’t get far When she refused to leave, he re|X>rtc(ily chased her around the kitchen until she called the police He then got dressed and went outside. Deputies told the man he had no legal authority to make his wife leave the house. Tile man said he never intended to harm his wife. The wife explained lhe situa­ tion and said her husband was having mood swings, and during this occurrence she became afraid. She told deputies they had marital problems, but she did not feel the need for her husband lo be charged. Deputies said there were no apparent injuries and alcohol was not involved. Based on the .state­ ments of both parties, the man was placed under arrest for domestic assault. Van creates unwanted garage doorBarry County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Department were dispatched to Cogswell Road on a report of a possible traffic crash Nov. 2. Deputies found a mini-van that had collided with an unoccupied residence. The driver was located al a nearby residence and transported to a hospital for treatment. The driver failed to use a seatbell, deputies reported, and alcohol may have been a fac­ tor. Thc accident remains under investiga­ tion. Nashville Fire and Nashville EMS also responded to the scene. Public access was wrong place to stop While a deputy was conducting road patrol Nov. 5 on Hickory Road, he noticed a while Ford pickup parked at lhe Fine Lake public access. While approaching lhe vchicle, the deputy noticed a man leaning against lhe truck, swaying from side to side, urinat­ ing. rhe subject, a 30-year-old Delton man. told the deputy he had driven the truck from a friend’s house in Battle Creek and that he had had about six beers before arriving at Fine Lake. The man’s blood-alcohol level registered .15 percent, lhe deputy learned that the man’s driver’s license was expired and been suspended multiple times. z\fter arresting and handcuffing the driver, the deputy found a box in the cab of lhe truck that contained suspected marijuana. The man was placed under arrest for driving with a suspended license, operating while intoxicat­ ed and possession of marijuana. He also had an outstanding warrant from Eaton County. Aw arc ot several vehicle%reak-ins the I previous night. Hastings Police conducted I surveillance in the area of Boltwood and I High streets Nov. 4. Officers soon received I an unrelated alarm call at a local restaurant. I As an officer began to proceed to the alarm. I he rounded a comer to set a man sprinting I from the area. The man was reported to have la backpack on him al the lime and was I dressed in dark clothing. After giving chase Ito the individual, the officer lost sight of Barry County Sheriff Deputies received a I him. With lhe assistance of a thermal-imag­ complaint by mail Nov. 4 from an thirding device, the officer located the man hiding party company, representing a Fannie Mac I in a pile of leaves in some bushes nearby. As home w ith Stale Fann Insurance. The letter I lhe officer called for backup, the individual from Dimont and Associates said a heating ran to the river and under a bridge when the and cooling system had been taken from a (officer yelled for him to stop. The officer home on Terry Lane in Hastings. 'Hie system (recognized the individual, a 39-year-old was estimated to have a $3,100 value. There | Hastings man, before he again ran out of arc no suspects in the case. (sight. Hastings Police then received assis­ tance from the Barry County Sheriff’s (Department and Michigan State Police. Officers were able to follow wet footprints westward, where a deputy saw an individual scaling a fence. The deputy confronted the Deputies were dispatched Nov. 3 to the subject who identified himself as David American Legion Post on West Hickory McBrayer. Road in reference to a building alarm. Upon The man’s backpack, which had been investigation, deputies reported that abandoned al the riverbank, contained unknown suspects had thrown a cinder block methamphetamine byproducts. Police deter­ through a window in order lo gain access. mined the subject had rented a room from a Troopers from the Battle Creek Post Stale motel, and a subsequent room search Police, along with lhe American Legion’s revealed the subject had manufactured ineth keyholder, arrived on scene. The trooper in lhe room. The man was arrested for pro­ informed deputies he had checked thc interi­ bation violation. A series of charges arc or of the building, but found no evidence that pending for the meth lab components and anyone had entered the premises. Thc Legion representative checked, but found possession of marijuana. nothing missing. Photos were taken of tire tracks, and the cinder block was retrieved in order lo gather fingerprints. The case remains open. Missing heater brings the heat Window smashed at Legion Post Brother on probation avoids fight Deputies were dispatched Teen has ax to grind on Halloween to a South M-66 residence near Nashville Oct. 31 on a report­ ed domestic assault. A woman reported that her boyfriend’s brother had assaulted her. | When deputies arrived, lhe woman said the A Middleville mother reported that her 1520-year-old man had pushed hcr earlier in ycar-old son attacked her with a pickax Oct. the evening and hit hcr in the back ol the 31. Deputies responded and learned the boy had left the residence. The mother said they head with a soda can She said the subject had had a verbal argument and when he left, had been arguing with everyone in ihe house during the evening. She said when she he took the pickax from the garage. The son entered the living room, the subject started said the mother had tried to take the tool. calline her all kinds of names. Her boyfriend • away from him and there was a struggle. The said he was going to confront the subject, but mother n.nthcr said the teen «w..n« swung n.the ax ... at . ............. her. and knew it would turn into a fight. The shr stepped back to avoid being struck and then stepped forward and grabbed the pick­ boyfriend said he was currently on probation and did not want to fight, 'lhe subject was ax. The boy reportedly kicked his mother airesled. There were no injuries, and no several times, and she kicked him back while struggling for the ax. The mother said that alcohol was involved. during the struggle, lhe boy punched her in the face. He told deputies he was so angry his mother was trying lo take the ax. he slapped her. but did not punch her and denied assaulting her with lhe ax. Witnesses said lhe contact was a punch, but that they Burrv cLuntj Sheriff Deputy «sp< ded did not see the ax being swung. The juvenile ■» a Middleville residence Nov. 1 for • was mined over (o his grandparents. He told domeMic allereation. When ^P.U.'*'XX; deputies he feels both his parents and step­ Ihe husband was standing in h>s <>"«*** parents have given up on him. A copy of lhe »ith a neighbor. The 38->ear old mani sa report has been forwarded to probate court he had asked his wife to sleep on the cou . and the prosecutor’s office for review. The *>>d when she refused, he asked her o • case remains open. The man said he placed his hand on Ins Wife refuses to sleep on couch: husband arrested "'ife’s back lo escort her from the TK/Hastihgs girls win their program s first league title r dvin Christian and Wayland wnn at lcas. t-e as many events a! rhornappk. v„|int,<./Hasiingv .Saturday. The Trojans had at least 90 "*»« th in their two closest cotnpctitor> lhouSh at ihe end of the O-K Rainbow Conference Meq in the Hastings Community Education and fourmpionsJ1‘p performances, and Wayland I uhy Christian was fourth in lhe team ‘‘‘ndmgs With 295 points, followed by West •Hholic 2!4, Creston/Ccntral 173. Union '-‘Hind Ottawa Hills 98. hice again, the Trojans won with their Rprmation Center pool. depth. TK/Hastings’ varsity girls’ swimming and Kelly scored big points in two of the most diving team won its first ever conference championship, and completed an undefcaied prueling races for TK/Hastings, placing fifth regular season by winning the meet with 463 ,n ‘he 200-yard individual medley in 2:33.72 and sixth in the 500-yard freestyle in 6:06.80. Jints. Calvin Christian was a distant She was one of three TK/Hastings girls to with 373 points, and Wayland was third ujlfl reach lhe finals of lhe 2(X) IM, and that was ‘he first of three straight swimming events The Trojans set the tone for a good where TK/Hastings had three girls among the early, as the team of Kayla Strumberger, ‘°P eight. Emma Anderson was sixth in the Alexa Schippcr, Kaylee DeMink and Kay|a race and McKayla Sheldon eighth. Kroells won the 200-yani medley relay in । Hie Trojan team was led by Kroells in the minute 54.62 seconds, meeting the Division j 50-yard freestyle. She was third in 26.06, State Finals qualifying lime in the process. with teammates Casidee Martin and Kounney Those four TK/Hastings and their team­ Dobbin sixth and seventh respectively. In the mate Alexis Kelly all earned all-conference 100-yard butterfly. Schip|>er was second in honors. Schippcr added TK/Hastings’ orijy 1:05.73. Hannah Bashore placed fifth in other victory, touching the wall in a slale 1:07.38 and Kathryn Garber sixth in 1:08.12. qualifying time of 1:09.80 in the IO().yanj TK/Hastings had a number of events where breaststroke. two athletes finished in the lop eight. Calvin Christian had four conference Anderson was eighth, behind Schippcr, in the 100-yard breaststroke. Strumberger was the runner-up in lhe 100-yard backstroke with a lime of 1:03.28, while DeMink was fifth in that event. In lhe 100-yard freestyle, Kroells BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Night Mixed Hometown Lumber 25-15; Boyce Milk Haulers 23.5-16.5: Hurless Machine Shop 21.5-14.5; Barry' County Red Cross 20-20; JBar Antique Tractors 17-23: Dirt Broke 9-27. Men's Good Games and Series - G. Hanse 179; S. House 176; D. Blakely 169; D. Benner 169; M. Yost 169; M. Burd 163-429 Women’s Good Games and Series . B. Wilkins 190; C. Lilley 186-452; S. Beebe 163; B. Smith 153; D Service 150: D. Ware 140. Monday Mixerettes NBT 23-13; Dean’s Dolls 22-14; Nashville Chiropractic 16-20; Dewey’s Auto Body 15­ 21; Kent Oil 14-18; James Process Service 14-18. Good Games and Series - T. Shaeffer 181­ 455; S. Dunham 169; P. Fowler 199-466; K. Fowler 5P9-t76-446; T Christopher 212-521; S. Nash 149; D. Anders 186-463. Senior Citizens Butterfingrs 25-11; Just Having Fun 24-12; L’sedtobe #I 22-14; Kuempel 21-15; M&M’s 20-16; Sun Risers 17-19; Three Gals and a Guy 16-20; Early Risers 15-21; King Pins 13­ 23; Ward’s Friends 7-29. Women’s Good Games and Series - B. Maker 188; G. Scobey 160; J. Gasper 184; C. Stuart 164. Men’s Good Games and Series - L. Markley 171-423. W. Talsma 180; R. McDonald 226-604; C. Atkinson 224-593; H. Gibson 160-446. Wednesday I’M Hajr Care 24.5-11.5; Eye &ENT 24-12; Mills Landing 24-12; The River 18-18: Four Pals 15.5-20.5. Good Games nnd Series - L. Elliston 175: T. Christopher 186-530; J. Pcttengill 135-359; A. Nicholson 165; R. Pitts 138-401; N. Boniface 170-475; B. Norns 133-370; B. Smith 176-470; S. Beebe 192-510. Thursday Angels Riverfront Fin. Ser.’25-11: Moore’s Apts 22-14; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 20-16;; Miller Farm Repair 20-16; Hastings Bowl 19-17; Rock-N-Bowlers 19-17; Varney’s Const. 16­ 20. High Games and Series - D. McCollum 170; C. Purdum 197-508; L. Brandt 187; J. Grant 141; M. Miller 156; J. Wyant 175; S. Butler 150; K. Shumway 203-524; C. Hooper 145; C. Doombos 198; D. Curtis 188-543; J. Gasper 193; M. Moore 174; L. Aps«> 222­ 572; L. Kendall 180; L. Jackson 132. Tuesday Trio’s CB s 30-10; Rollarama 27-13; Ln*s Team 26-14; Look Insurance 23-17; Team Turkey 23-17; Shirice’s Team 20-20; Twisted Sisters 18-22; Lakewood Trio !8-">3- Coleman Agency 16-20; Classic 3 15-25* Trouble 14­ 22; Ghost Team 9-31. High (James and Series - S Vandenburg 198; S. McKee 186-506; B. Stacy 174; D. Hunt 160; R. Brummel 181- p Ramey 212’In’1 210’57,; D James K>‘>: C. Allwardl 143; S. Burd |3()iS M;idrv |48;A. Trumble 119-316. . • ’ Sunday Night Mixed E«Ist(Jcrs 22; Strem Ilowlcr» 22; Sandbaggers 20 1/2; You're Up in Shit 20; Sunday Snoozers 16 1/2; Rollin Ulins 16; Straightlincrs 12. Women’s Good Gaines and Serirs - K Becker 22K-577; 1). Gray ISK-509; A. Hubbell 159-44!; C. Demon 110-316: BH^y A,nM '73; M’ Si-P-' *69: J Healy 154. Men’s Good Games and Series - R Snyder 193-524; J. Shoebridge I6S-491: M Strong 164-483; 11, Relll/ 2O8 was second in 57.05, and Strumberger was founli in 59.26 Bricanna Sheldon led TK'Hasting. in the diving competition with a fourth-place point total of 2X8.10. Teammate Marie Gutpsell was eighth with 244.50 points. TK/Hastings also had DeMink place fourth in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:09.76. and a couple of other solid finishes by relay teams. TK Hastings’ foursome of Kroells, Martin. DeMink and Schippcr was third in the 200yard freestyle relay in 1:46.62, while Martin. Garber. Bashorc and Strumberger were fourth in the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:07.48. Calvin Christian’s Ana Estrella won the 200-yaid freestyle in 1:59.75. and her team­ mate Tristyn Edsall won the 50-yard freestyle in 24.73 and the 100-yard freestyle in 55.41. Those two teamed with Hillary Glover and Megan Frylilng to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:45.53 and with Glover and Andrea Ticjema to win the400-yard (reestyle relay in 3:51.91. Wayland's Samantha Postmus won lhe 200-yard IM in 2:14.79 and the 500-yard freestyle in 6:26.86. The Wildcats also had Sydney Hooker take the 100-yard backstroke in 1:02.01 and Baily Sopjes win the diving competition with 328.20 points. West Catholic’s lone win came in lhe J(X)yard butterfly, which Meehan Arbanas won in 1:05.57. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call tor a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-3n7-9700 ELIMINATE YOUR HEAT­ ING BIL15- with Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. Call SOS your "Stocking Dealer" Dutton, Ml (616)554-8669 or (616)915-5001. Estate Sale ESTATE SALE: 5400 Upton Road, Hastings. Thursday, November 17th, 9am-5pm; Friday, November 18 th, 9am-1pm, numbers at 8:30am Thursday. This im­ maculate home and out­ building has quality home furnishings and home decor and much, much more. Fur­ niture: sofa with matching love scat and chair. 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Brummcl earned his first slate medal, and Law son her second, at lhc Division 2 Stale Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. “1 know that the past week we’ve been talking a lot more.” Lawson said. “We’ve been talking about our strategy more together and just helping each other work through il. It helped a lol actually. ■‘Mostly it just calms my nerves down. I think this year 1 was more relaxed about lhe whole state thing We basically told each other, draft when you can. After my race, when we went back to lhe van, I was like okay watch your fooling at this part, go faster at this part and stuff.” Lawson, in her third trip to the finals, had her second straight All-State performance fin- . f 1. • I 56 I sccomK. wm Late finals for ihe second lune, was 76th in '"•I'made all-slate. Il's a good day. and Dustin made it too so il s even heller, sanl ’"‘ikinel -as ।Sth in « "cw Personal record time of 16: l«-I They both used lhe same stmtegy. ninnmg steadily for about the first mile and a half and ,hen turning it on in the end when they crossed the racetrack and headed down the . • • a - . .f • ff . '* i a a . a._1. _ al. .- medals, which went lo the lop 30, lo take lhe team title with 92 points. Tanner Hinkle led thc Bulldogs with his fourth-place time of 15: 41.3. Teammate Alex Whitmer was sixth overall in 15:54.3, and the Bulldogs also hud Joe Cecil 11th in 16:05.9, Mason VanDyke 25th in 16:18.1 and Jacob Hanson 77th in 16: 50.9 St. Joseph was second with 129 points, fol­ lowed by Ionia 134, Cedar Springs 205, Grand Rapids Christian 209. Sparta 236, St. Clair 253. Chelsea 262, Linden 272 and Gul! Lake 301 in the top ten. *T*l» -v raa rl' * T\a» ar ..a a, 1 —' ... la a VW « « a V 1 f f fY The girls’ Division 2 championship went to East Grand Rapids, which was led by tenth­ place finisher Kassidy Clark's time of 18:30.7. She was one of two medalists for the Pioneers, with Jessie Balog a finishing 19th in 18:41.7. Thc individual champion was Julia Bos from Grand Rapids Christian, who finished in 17:24.7. Cedar Springs' Kenzie Weiler was third in 17:35.1, Allendale’s Ali Wiersma third in 17:36.6. and lhe 2010 stale champion from Zeeland West. Rachcle Schulist was fourth in 18:14.4. ■ ? ■■-7T final straightaway. e •■Around the curse with just the stuughtassay to the finish. I was definitely pushing my hardest and definitely passing girls then, - said Law son. . • Brummcl found some help for his sprint to ^"••j'was about 26th until about thc last half mile." Bntmmel said. "A kid from Ionia, he started going. I usually race with him. so l just started trying to stay on his back and I just Thornapple Kellogg senior Dustin Brummel closes in on his 18th-place fin­ ish at the Division 2 State Finals Saturday at MIS (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg's Casey Lawson (1454) works her way through the crowd at the start of the Division 2 girls’ race at Saturday's State Finals in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . kept passing kids with him.” It’s the best finish for a Thomapplc Kellogg boy ai the slate finals since Ryan Hesselink was ninth in 1998. He’s the first state medal­ ist since then. "I'm proud of him.” said Thomapplc Kellogg boys’ coach Josh Reynolds. “I’m proud of him. We talked about being in a posi­ tion where you can contend. He put himself right there. About a mile and a half into the race he was sitting there right around 29th or 30th and then made some nice moves coming back into lhe track and moved himself up into 24th. "He just ran a nice smart first half of the race, not too out of control and then just ran a nice strong second halt and was aggressive the whole lime, which is what I like him doing.” Chelsea’s Bryce Bradley took the individ­ ual championship in Division 2. finishing in 15:20.6. Jsfitholx* Sitter from Dearborn Divine Child’wasjust behind him in 15:21.9. Mason had three runners finish in the The Saxons’ Trista Straube (right) races towards the finish with Dearborn Divine Child's Michelle Kerr at the end of the Division 2 State Finals race at Michigan International Speedway Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Former coach and new team end Vikings’ season % . by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There came a point Tuesday night when the handful of East Grand Rapids students in lhe Lakewood High School gymnasium started asking the crowd of Lakewood students, “why so quiet?” Of course the Vikings responded with, “we can’t hear you!” chants, but there was a rea­ son. Another outstanding Lakewood varsity volleyball season was on its way to an end. The No. 8 ranked Vikings fell to the No. 2 ranked Pioneers 19-25, 25-8, 25-18. 25-20 in the Class B Regional Semifinals. Lakewood ends the season with a 46-11 record, a season in which the Vikings were trying to make up for the graduation of a trio of All-State performers and they weren’t real­ ly sure what lo expect. “They worked hard,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “They worked so hard, tried to increase strength because they weren’t very strong. They just were deter­ mined, because they know what the program is. They know what they lost. They knew what they had to do, and they did everything they could to do that. Every thing they could. We knew we had to play out of our minds." Former Lakewood varsity coach Christine Grunewald, who's in her first year coaching lhe Pioneers, knew to (ell her players to not let the Lakewood crowd get into their minds. “I told them it would be loud, and we have lo focus and concentrate. We did. because I know Lakewood fans are g<xxl fans, and they’re loud, nnd they were,” said Gnmcwald. who’s learn improves to 40-7 and will face South Christian Thursday at 7 p.m. in lhe Regional Final al Lake wood High School South Christian topped West Catholic 25­ 18. 25-19, 26-24, 25-20 in the second of the two District Semifinals Tuesday. Despite the home-court advantage for the Vikings Tuesday. Grunewald didn’t seem lo think that played too big of a role in the Vikings rolling to a win in the first set. “I don’t think so.” she said. “1 think Lakewood served lough. They hit a lot of balls in. Emily (Kutch) was on fire. They did a lot of things they needed to do and we got out of our rhy thm and they won." Even after breaking a finger on Sunday, Kutch led the Vikings with 17 kills and a block. She and setter Brooke Wieland led lhe Vikings. Wieland finished with 35 assists and ten digs, Olivia Davis chipped, in 12 kills for Lakewood. Brittney Hilley led thc Vikings with 11 digs. East Grand Rapids had four All-State per­ formers a year ago, and lhe one returnee led lhe way for her squad. Betsy Ronda finished lhe night with 17 kills. “Betsy Rhonda, come on. she’s tough. I mean come on; she’s hard to beat. She’s one of the best in (he slate. We have young play, ers going up against her, inexperienced mid­ dles going up against her. We played tough against her. but she gets tougher too. J’ve got lo give Betsy credit. She got tough loo." It wasn’t just Rhonda’s attacks that turned the tide for the Pioneers, it was the whole team’s serving. The Vikings’ struggled to pass Mackie House’s serves early in lhe second set, help­ ing the Pioneers out to a 5-1 lead. It snow­ balled from there for thc Vikings, with Jordan Clappison at one point serving seven straight points for the Pioneers to put hcr team in con­ trol at 19-6. “We started serving really tough,” Grunewald said. “When we can serve tough Lakewood’s Kristin Hilley (left) and Jordan Kietzman both try to receive the sam serve during the second set of Tuesday night's Class B Regional Semifinal East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a3ainst and lake them out of their offense it becomes a lot easier game." “The second one was easy. The next two were not. because Lakewood never gives up. I know that personally.” A handful of big kills by Caroline Knooihiz.cn helped lhe Pioneers close out the fifth and final set, after lhe two teams were SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule al: www.hassk 12,ory € 30 PM Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, p,(; TIJESDAY.NOVEMBERIS TEA 4 15 PM 4.15 FM 530 PM 5.30 FM G/s SOf! tori ton tori Vj/vty 8riA 7riA Ztnfi esi b Da? 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Abbie Gortsema during the third RaP < the Pioneers'3-1 win over lhe host se,0L«Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) VikinQ3 8th Grade Gold Hie Hastings HYAA eighth grade Gold football team wrapped up an undefeated (6-0) season in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Conference with a 36-12 win versus the visiting Comstock Colts Oct. 22. The Saxon-, were outstanding on offense with seven different rushers gaining a total 271 yards on 31 attempts. Gage Pearson, Jordan Kents and Alex Mnurer each scored rushing touchdowns. Playing exceptionally well along lhe offensive line were Justice Laniance at *»u:irrt a ... — Capfxs,, at tackle and Lane OkheV"'’ Sa,n Quarterback Clay Colisnn ,ske al end. ™shing and was 1-oM yards through the iir „n I buth to end Alev McMahw 37 71 ’““^n-s. u'estowe Ind Wm'r? 'Cl1 *“"■......... �Tho Hooting^ Banner — Thursday. November 10, 20t1 Delton Png . 1/ second time hy Brvtt Hrenter tyonj Editor (Ik- «tl\ other time lhc |>,lnlhtr, hav<_ .,j, this far >n the suite tournament, they ",,.t >11 thc wav t„ ,he slaU. championship nnten. ’ Iklion Kelloggs sarsity solleybal) team, tanked l.rsl m the state tn Class C. will play disttf^T? UeUl <>n ,O W*n ’,s ‘Jecond ^^Icraft^^ampionship by topping b°,0^doSt . ’ 25‘22’ 25 ,5’ with thc ar^*r h u l • C ^nnd Culbert and the senior lhe h‘ \,n line-up. at B.nig<' Htt.lt School after winning the dis- <hin« n,.ugoing on here. It’s some^hon gUCSS’lf s Dcl,on” ^nthcr?<0Urt ^vantage was huge for I love it v h’n They* T°U Can sce ,bc cbeering sec!rnc |j)c ? re *dl going crazy,” said Polley. "1 Mrum.’ • game one i-3-1 having had Albert e?‘Ce fUnh by Po,ley and McCowan. first serv^ inl° lhc acl a* We**’ hi,ting her that state tournament for an ace MSt ncd a seven-point run. cnv: In* dial was a little fear and the whole head nmcnt the gym,” said Schoolcraft like a ?3C” Mor?an Gardner. "It was kind of c, ‘ CCr ,n headlights, and it took an entire game to wake up.” on<t K Eagles did wake up. Leading thc secOn^l.Ts late as 19-18 e just had lo hurry and plav with our ,n ’he second game." Polley said. “Thc . , d t’anw » always like the most impor­ tant one. “ Culbert finished Friday’s contest with 14 1 $, seven solo blocks, seven aces, 11 servpoints, seven digs and 11 assists. policy had a team-high 15 assists to go w>th five kills. Cassandra Coplin led Delton si .ten d*2s’ while Parker added six and McCowan seven. Ferris and VanderWoude both had four kills. Ferris also added three blocks. VanderWoude and Culbert both had a great night at the service line. VanderWoude tied Culbert and McCowan for thc team lead in service points, and also added three aces. "They had some big serves and we had trouble adjusting to that quickly.” Gardner said. “We have good’ passers, but they had great servers.” “It lakes us like four times to adjust lo something. That’s way too many runs for a team like this." Allie Simkins and Kari Fedderna had five kills each for thc Eagles, while Diana Giacobone finished with 18 assists. lhe victory was the 1,800th of coach Magclssen’s career. . Delton Kellogg's varsity volleyball team celebrates its prog trict championship Friday night, after topping KVA rival Scho r District Final at Delton Kellogg High School. Team members are Vro™ Chaffee, Rachel Parker. Kami McCowan. Cassandra cop Phommavongsa, Kaysie Hook, (back) head coach Jac g VanderWoude. Adrianna Culbert. Andrea Polley, Faith Ferris. Cou y Mohn and coach Heather Magelssen. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Q|ass q Kanoe Hannah . • ^fjsten • 5-10. 15-9 victory over the Delton Kellogg’s Alisha VanderWoude (right) goes up to block an attack by Schoolcraft’s Kara Craig during the first set of their district final contest Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) trict tournament they hosted last week and then knocking off Bridgman 25-19. 25-5, 25­ 11 in the Regional Semifinals Tuesday. Senior Andrea Polley, a JV player al the time, watched the 2009 Panther run to lhe state finals from the stands. “Being in the crowd and seeing that. I feel like we can do what they did,” said Polley. “When il happened with them, I just loved how our whole community came together and it was just awesome. I want to be a part of that and be on the court with everyone rushing around. It’s exciting.” Hie current playoff run almost never got started. Seniors Adrianna Culbert and Rachel Parker were held out of Panthers’ first playoff contest, the district semifinals against Hackett Catholic Central, for violations of school rules. lite Delton Kellogg team rallied for a 25- R -Mer kids stepped up and did a great job.” said Delton Kellogg head voavh Jack Magelssen. ‘They could have quit- . could have folded.’ Pollev had 33 assists. 16 digs, six kills and two blocks in the match. Freshman Faith Ferris stepped up with 13 kills and seven blocks. The Panthers also got nine kills each from Alisha VanderWoude and Kayste Hook. Kami McCowan had a team-high 24 digs, while VanderWoude added 17 and Hook eight. VanderWoude also had five aces. “On Wednesday we were really nervous.” Polley said. "We knew that we had to get the job done, because we have so much to go on to. z\fter Wednesday, we were ali together so we had the confidence of coming back and doing what we usually do.’’ Delton Kellogg senior Andrea Polley passes the ball up early in the third set of her team’s 3-0 win over Schoolcraft Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “It’s so amazing, he’s such a good coach.” Culbert said. Magelssen and Culbert led Delton to its regional semifinal win Tuesday. Culbert had a team-high 19 kills, to go with ten assists, four aces, three blocks and 11 digs. Delton had 19 aces in the three games, led by VanderWoude’s seven. Polley had four and McCowan three. McCowan led Delton with _ ___ _and ______ _________ 12______ service points also___ tied_for the teamlead in digs with 11. Coplin added ten dips. VanderWoude added nine kills and three blocks, while Ferris chipped in two kills and fivc blocks. » TK pushes Vikings to five sets in district finals by Brett Bremer Sport t Editor 'l he Trojans were just a handful of points from the upset. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team lost a two-hour, five-set match to eighthranked H’kewood in the Class B District Final in Middleville Saturday afternoon by the scores of 20-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-14. 15­ 10 After the Vikings won the close third set, lhe Trojans let down a bit. “It really brought them down mentally,” said TK head coach Patty Pohl. “In the fourth set. we never really got fired up and we were tense." While thc Trojans played tight late, the Vikings had done that early in lhe match. “Did we freeze and stay tight, or what?” said Likcwood head coach Kellie Row land. “Once we realized we just each needed to play bah, do our part at w hat each do best, we were fine." The Viking defenders did their best lo keep their team alive in lhe state’s postseason tour­ nament. "Wc played much better in lhe fifth set again." Pohl said, “but the difference was that luikewood’s defense was very' strong at that point Lakewood was very determined, and nothing was hitting the floor. Lakewood’s Emily Kutch did make lhe ball hit the floor on lhe Trojan side of the net. She led the Vikings to the victory, with 24 kills p I s • d >)f )f - a b. n is te :h te at to in lo iy :a Lakewood s varsity volleyball team celebrates its 18th district championship in the Pa®'20 seasons after topping host Thornapple Kellogg in the Class B District Final in Middleville Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and only eight errors. She also had 11 digs and two blocks. “Emily Kutch had a great day," Rowland said. “She was on the entire lime. Even when they camped on hcr. she found ways to score." Lakewood got 39 assists, fivc kills, four blocks, 13 digs and 11 service points from set­ ter Bnxike Wieland. While thc regular leaders did their thing for Lakewood, thc Viking reserves also stepped up “The bunch was a huge factor." Roland said. “Jordan Kictzman came in and played great defense. Sunshine Young t<x>k a deep breath and served the ball for us to score points at very- important times.” Young finished with a pair of aces, as well as six service points. I akewood also got 11 kills. five a<sbls. and four blocks from Olivia Davis. Britteny Hi ey had 17 digs for the Vikings, and Kristin Hilley 16. Alexis Kosten chipiK-d in seven kills and six digs. :n lit :r. LSir- , S— .. Cmi.„ k, ,,-h hits an attack by the block ol Thornapple Kellogg's Sydney O.S. » Oisliid M (Photo by Perry Hardin) . Brin Ellinger led Thomapplc Kellogg, fin­ ding with 18 kills and 23 digs. Trojan libero Molly Clark passed up 23 d'gs. Alaina Pohl set well, finishing with 43 assists. ‘ . lltomapple Kellogg also got 15 kills and six blocks from Sydney LeMay, 11 digs from cDstal Smith and ten digs from Sydney Krol. “Overall. I was very* proud of the gins Kxlay,” p0hl said. “They have come so tar and have made so many improvements this sea­ son. We had a great season.” The Trojans won two tournaments this sea­ son, finished second at another, won the silver division title at a couple of tournaments w ith Class A schools, and finished the year with a record of 32-20-6. Lakewood improved to 46-10 with lhe w in, advancing to the Regional Semifinals which it hosted Tuesday. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Tbornapple Kellogg’s Alaina Pohl sets ipe tell up during her team’s 3-2 loss to ^Kewood in the Class B District Final gfltufitay. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Call 945-9554 for more information. sc ch he vty to tai* ve lat ny irt ne so no to .di of IgS for )Uvid tiy :m erysdi- 3 �Page 18 - Thursday, November 10. ?01l - Thc Hastings Banner ‘Good’ and ‘not so good’ for DK at D3 State Finals by Brvtt Bremer Sport* Editor It wasn't exactly the Saturday the Panthers were hoping lor. Delton Kellogg's varsity girls' cross coun­ try team had to make a detour to let senior Kelsey Sofia out of the caravan to the Division 3 State Finals because of an illness. Only one ol the two boys to qualify from the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ team w as able to participate. “We had good, wc had not so good.” said Dehon Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes. The good included junior Liz Jackson, stepping up to fill Sofia’s spot at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. It was sophomore Marcie Stevens leading the girls’ team with her new personal record lime. And it was seniors Ryan Watson and Jolene Drum giving it all they had in their third and final trip lo the State Finals. Watson was rhe highest placer of any of the Delton runners, finishing 100th in the Division 3 boys’ race in 17 minutes 27.2 sec­ onds. “He Wits hoping to be in lhe 16’s today.” said Grimes. "That didn’t happen. I’d imagine he’s a little disappointed w ith that, but he told me he’s happy. Three years running cross and three years at the state meet, kind of like Jolene Drum. J told hcr you’re 100-pcrcent. That’s perfection right there, three-for-thrce.” Watson was happy. He said he went with the surges in lhe race, and had a good surge of "It’s going lo be the ones that want to stick around and want to lake advantage of that opportunity that I'm going to want to have there anyway really, lo be honest with you.” Grimes said. “That shows me that they’re interested in it. dedicated and they’ll give you I(X) percent.” Watson never gave anything less than that for lhe boys’ team ”1 le used lhe chalkboard in my classroom. Every week he was erasing and changing and keeping a tally on how many trophies the team had won, how he was doing, ami a little encouragement for lhe team - whoever was in my classes, that sort of sluff.” Grimes said his own early on. •Right after the first mile, there’s a lh(|e hill.” he said. “I let my legs go, and was jUs. hauling. It felt like I was at a 4(M) pace. Then there’s a little uphill, so I slowed right b.iek down. “It boosted my confidence. I passed ten l() 20. It was a pretty big pack there.” Stevens, who led the Delton Kellogg gir|s* team with her llllh place time off 20:43.5 saved her best surge for the end. It paid u*f|’. even though she thought later, “the ending was really long.” . “A couple of my teammates weren’t feclinK really good I felt bad and I fell like I had to step it up a little bit.” Stevens said The Delton Kellogg girls were 21 st oul of 27 teams in lhe final standings. Benzie Central won the Division 3 girls’ state tit|e w ith 1120 points. Kent City w as second with 146. followed by Hanover-Horton 166, Jackson Lumen Christi 190. Harbor Springs 197. Charlevoix 212. Flint Powers Catholic 228, Calvin Christian 235. Clare 254 and Macomb Lutheran North 264 in the top ten. The Panthers were one spot and just fi\c points behind their Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals from Schoolcraft, who they topped for the conference title. Schoolcraft finished the day w ith 517 points, Delton had 522. Parchment was just behind them in 24th Delton Kellogg senior Jolene Drum nears the finish line at the end of Saturday’s Division 3 State Finals race in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) place with 583 points. Brianna Russell was the second Delton runner to finish the race, placing 135th in Delton’s Sarah Rendon races through the crowd during the Division 3 State Finals Saturday at MIS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 21:05.2. Christi Boze was 141st in 21:05.2, Drum 157th in 21:24.0, Sanji WilliamsCleary 215th in 22:40.6. Sarah Rendon 228th in 23:17.0 and Jackson finished 245th in 25:37.3. “Liz Jackson stepping up. filling in. that’s huge.” Grimes said. "Hanging around at prac­ tice yet during the week. Keeping herself in shape. You never know-. I encourage thc kids to stick around. You never know We might need somebody to fill in. He said the whole team didn't stick around after regional*. but a few runners did. Delton Kellogg senior Ryan Watson races past the two-mile mark Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) "He’s a great lender, a phenomenal competi­ tor. Got three years out of him. Wish we could have had that fourth year, his freshman year.’ Ihe only freshman medalist in thc Division 3 boys’ race Saturday. Lansing Catholic’s Keenan Rebera. placed ninth and helped his team lo a runner-up finish. His teammate Zachary Zingsheirn was the individual cham­ pion in 15:48.2. Calvin Christian took the boys* team cham­ pionship with 56 points, edging the Cougars who finished with 65. There were four Squires who finished in the lop ten. led by third-place finisher Josh Kersjcs who came in at 15:56.9. Calvin Christian also had Zac Nowicki fifth in 15:59.9. Simon Reidsma eighth in 16:03.8, Justus Pinckney tenth in 16:08.5 and Andrew Rylaarsdarn 59th in 17:03.6. Hemlock was third with 195 points, fol­ lowed by Benzie Centra) 244. Chesaning 248. Clare 249, Stockbridge 271, PewamoWestphalia 293. NorthPointe Christian 305 and Frankenmuth 333 in lhe top ten. Saxons save some of their best volleyball for last Delton Kellogg’s Christi Boze is a step ahead of teammate Marcie Stevens as they close in on the mile and a half mark Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thc Trojans wanted to take a little inspira­ tion from the Saxons. Thomapplc Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team beat Hastings for the fourth time this season Thursday, 3-0. in lhe Class B District Semifinals in Middles illc. The win gave them Trojans lhe chance 10 take on Lakewood in the District Final Saturday, where they fell 3­ 2 ' "Hopefully we’ll come out with the attitude that Hastings came out with today like we’ve got nothing to lose and we’ll relax, and play and go after things hard,” Thornapple Kellogg head coach Patty Pohl said after her team’s win Thursday. The Trojans squeaked by the Saxons in each of thc first two sets, winning by the scores of 25-20, 25-23, 25-17. “We came oul tense, extremely tense. W did not play at all like we usually play.” Pohl said. “I think they were sort of expecting Hastings to not play us tough, and they weren’t prepared mentally. “The good news is, we pulled it oft.” Hastings played lhe Trojans as tough as it’d played anyone all season long. “They’ve been working hard the last week or so.” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. "They stepped it up to be ready for them tonight. So, I give them lots of cred­ it for wanting to go in and play up to their potential and play hard. Ihe passing we’ve been struggling all season long was thc best tonight. We passed really, really well tonight and that paid off. Our setter was able to set up our offense and run different plays and that worked ” ’Hie Saxons trailed by just one, 21-20, before TK closed out lhe first set (hanks in part to a couple of big kills by Jessica Ziccarello. She tied for the Trojan team lead w ith 11 kills on the night. "She just played great, and it was a good thing because we really needed some strong hitting.” Pohl said of Ziccarello. "There have been limes this year where she has. She’s been working on wailing She’s been in real­ ly early on her approach. 1 know she had the most kills on ihe team. I’m very proud of her.” Sydney LeMay also had 11 kills for lhe Trojans. Hastings had a 20-18 lead in the second set when a rotation error, that the Saxons’ Lexy Hickey caught a little too late, started a fivepoint swing in lhe Trojans’ favor. The Trojans won six oul of seven points in the middle of the third set lo turn a 14-12 lead to a 20-13 advantage, Alaina Pohl had 32 assists and four blocks for IK, while LeMay added a team-high five blocks. Erin Ellinger and Nicole Schonddmayer had six kills each, and Ellinger contributed a solid defensive effort our eyes are on the future We are Bronson Battle Creek. Were a team of associates, physicians and , volunteers on a shared journey; to make sure everyone in the Battle Creek area receives the highest-quahty medical care. As part of the leading healthcare system in the region, we're committed to surrounding each individual with an exceptional care experience. And building a healthier future for our community It's our vision. We can't wait to make it a reality. ©BRONSON bronsonbattlecrcekxom Battle Creek ____________ e—■ — -------- Hastings' Corrie Osierink tries to get an attack past Thornapple Kolloqq's Svdnn LeMay during the Class B District Semifinals in Middleville Thursday (Photo by Brett Hastings’ Nikki Redman passes ball from the back row during her teami 3-0 loss to Thornapple Kellogg Thursdal evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with 17 digs. "One nice thing about us this year is thi wc have so many girls m thc lulling slats. Vfc have Erin and Jessica and we have Sydntf and Nicole.They’ve shared thc spotlight wi kills this year, which has really helped J offensively.” coach Pohl said, "A lol of te.ui just have one or two big hitters and that’s I 'I hat’s really been nice.” Hastings had two of ils best hitlers, KJjt Harden and Rachel Quillen, have their M attacking games of lhe season. Quillen fin­ ished with a team-high nine kills, and HanM had six. Hie Saxons also got fixe blocks irdf Quillen Lexy Hickey led Hastings with s' blocks. Saxon setter Jenny Feldpausch had assists. Ally Owen had a team-high 25 Quillen and Nikki Redman had t\\o each ”1 can honestly say I think all the skiF were on.” McMahon said ‘ It all canie foJf er tonight, but again we lost. Bui I don’t as walking away and being disappcil^ They can walk away proud of ihcnisel* because they were able lo compete.” luikewood topped Portland 25-21 >5 |k 25-9 m the other district seinifi'i' i Middleville Thursday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-11-14.pdf 130f14f61125da7aa2e4b5f15322fa94 PDF Text Text »7EA5TS’A-P$T In .x rf 7 ; A Ut K ■» TK/Hastings girls score league 3-peat Sec Story on Page 12 q<?Ey Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 |i,u i(1.|,!.ib|,|i|.|.!..|i|.||i|li-iil'i'<i|i'!'rlltlHi.ii ANNER fanaiinuS Thursday. November I4. 2O13 VOLUME 160, No. 46 PRICE 75C Vacations, technology may turn county commission ‘virtual’ Proposal called ‘worse than a bad ideal Community Breakfast is Tuesday \n educational planner and a school administrator closely attached to the issues and rhe challenges of educating homeless children will he the featured speakers at the Nov 19 Community Breakfast at »hc Firs! United Methodist Church in Hastings beginning at 8 a m. Ashley VanBelkurn from the Department of Human Services and Steven Scoville, an elementary principal .with the Delton Kellogg Schools, w ill dis­ cuss the McKinney-Venlo protocol as it pertains to children who are homeless, how it impacts the schools. and how it’s meant to sene the be-.t educational inter­ ests of children. . Firt United Methodist Church is local-. y cd it 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. Hiose : ; who plan to attend the free breakfast are asked to RSVP by calling 269-945-5439 : Alzheimer's support group meeting ; Thursday The local Alzheimer's disease “Upport group will meet Thursday. Nov 2L from 3:30 to S p,m. at the Barry County i Commission or. Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is available. call 269-948-4856. f. For more information. visit' wvv v. alz org/mgle or call 800-272-3900. Thanksgiving • tradition continues i There’ll re no need »o work for the free traditional Dumksgivjng Day dinner .it the First United Methodist Church tn Hastings this year since so many volunteers have offered io do in the past. “We’re fully lafk-d with volunteers/* say, organizer Margaret Hollenbeck, ‘but we certamly want to invite everybody to come and eat with Us.” Dinner will be from I to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. at the church located at 209 W. Green St. and will again feature lhe traditional and always-anticipated menu of turkey, stuffing, corn, squash, cranberry dressing, pumpkin pic* and more. Hollenbeck said she expects the typical number of some 200 diners, who attend for various reasons, many just to enjoy the camaraderie of breaking bread with friends and neighbors. Ilierc is no charge to attend, though freewill donations are always accepted. Fur planning purposes, attendees are asked to call the church, 269-945-9574, to reserve a seal. till time to agister for Diiday help -amilie-. in need o£ auisianw durint holidays still have time u> si£" UP "1 1 County Cares (formerly la>ve Inc.) arious location throughout the county, hone living ,n Hastings who want Help tv ! sign up at Barry County ton residents should register at IX- o tricl 1 ihrary. Nashville residents need Ugo up in the Nashville clerk s office r-reepon residents should regaster al Freeport Public Library. The deadline signing up m Hastings and Pelton ,s I BRIEFS, on page 2 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Swimming with a bunch of mute swans in a swamp might not be Jim Carr’s idea of a vacation, but that’s exactly where the Rutland Township supervisor told county commis­ sioners they should stick a proposal to allow vacationing commissioners the ability to attend meetings by teleconference. “The whole idea stinks.” said Carr at the board’s meeting Tuesday of the proposal made last week by Commissioner Jim DeYoung to amend board rules to accommo­ date his upcoming three-month absence. “Who .sets the standard on how many are gone — and who’s lhe one that gets to go? “You were elected to be here and this smacks of everything people are complaining about with their state and federal government representatives, that we’re not caring or never are around. I think it’s a hairball idea and you should pm it with the swans." Carr’s reference was to the last board deba­ cle, a resolution to implement a countywide mute swan reduction plan that had to be rescinded after only two of the county’s 16 townships voted to participate. Hastings Charter Towmhjp Jim Brown was the other d tied ofTicia! speaking against the propo>nI svho also evoked the swan reference. “You were not elected t0 represent just your township. ’ said Hn>un,“you Wcn. clcc( ed to represent the county a whole. 1 could hold any one ot you. responsible sonic_ thing I didn’t like. It s tough enough to get commissioners to come to township meet­ ings, but for your to even consider this is a bad idea. It’s worse than a bad idea. “I hope you crush it and send it to swim in the slinky swamp with the swans.” Because the remarks made by Carr and Brown came in the meeting's public comment period, commissioners could not immediately respond. DeYoung, however, was ready with a rebuttal when the agenda offered “member’s lime” and he was able to read from a letter he copied for all commissioners from Hastings resident Tom Wheeler. Wheeler, a “remote employee’’ for the Yamaha Corporation in California who lived in Ada and in Hastings while participating in “hundreds and hundreds” of videoconfer­ ences. suggested that the board would Ik withholding the rights of commissioners if it denies teleconference meeting participation. “County commissioners arc county offi­ cials with a duty and a right to participate in H | i i i —- .■u.d , II. “You were elected to be here and this smacks of everything people are complaining about with their state and federal government representa­ fives, that we’re not caring or never are around.” Jim Carr ? and represent their constituents,” read DeYoung from the Wheeler letter. “I would argue that limiting or denying that responsi­ bility, whether for illness, vacation or any other reason is a denial of a commissioner’s right and duty especially when technology offers an easy, inexpensive and viable alterna­ tive and also denies his/her constituency its rightful representation. "The comment [at the Nov. 5 meeting] that being away for a period of time ‘takes away from the spirit of being an elected official’ become ludicrous when viewed in the spirit of individuals who are trying to uphold their own responsibility to the board and their con­ stituents.” DeYoung mentioned that an abbreviated letter from Wheeler was being submitted as a letter to lhe editor of the Banner. “I can almost applaud Mr. DeYoung for bringing this up, it should be addressed,” said Brown in response during the meeting’s final public comment period. “The problem with his analogy is it’s from private enterprise. Private enterprise tries to drive cost down and. when they can’t drive it down any fur­ ther, they get rid of people. “I would argue that, when you run for pub­ lic office, you better do your homework because you may find out that you have to be here more then you’d like or you may have to put up with situations that you never even imagined before you got elected.” Tile situation that Commissioner Jim Dull didn’t imagine and which, he said, pul him in a quandary, was the idea that technology could be used as an asset but, in the absence or regulation, could also be a detriment. "I think [teleconferencing technology] is almost a necessity we have to have in place," See BOARD, page 7 Local health clinics receive grants by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Affordable health care for all ages is one step closer for families living in Barry County, thanks to two grants that arc making (hat dream closer to reality. Oct. 31. the Barry Community Free Clinic in Hastings learned Oct. 31 it been awarded a $20,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department received word Nov. 7 that Cherry Street Health Services in Grand Rapids has been awarded New Access Point funding for its new Barry' County site. “This is an incredible opportunity for our community." said Colette Scrimger. BarryEaton District Health Department health offi­ cer. adding that the funding provides more than $650,000 per year of new federal fund­ ing for Barry County. “They will be able to double the number of people we serve cur­ rently in Health Connections and provide a broader array of services — moving us much closer to our goal of increasing access to care for everyone." Scrimger said that while the health depart­ ment’s Health Connection program has essen­ tially been operating as a part-time program, targeting uninsured adults and some adult Medicaid patients. Cherry Street Health Services, a nonprofit 501(c) 3 federally qual­ ified health center, will expand lhe clinic’s hours of operation to full-time and increase the number of health care providers and the people it senes. “Cherry Street will offer also a broader array of services, including dentistry’ and mental health services, and broaden lhe scope of the people it serves,” she said. “While the focus will still be on uninsured and Medicaid patients, it will include children as well as adults, and every one in the community is wel­ come to come to the health center.” According to the project abstract, the Cherry Street Health Services health center will be located at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, the current site of lhe health depart­ ment’s health clinic, which is slated to be dis­ continued in 2014 due to elimination of fund­ ing (Barry Eaton Health Plan) in anticipation of Medicaid expansion. Scrimger said it is too soon to provide more information, but the new CSHS clinic in Hastings must operational within 120 days of being awarded lhe funding. “Cherry Street could open within the next several weeks; things are going to start mov­ ing fast.’’ she said. “We don’t anticipate any gap in service; (he transition will be as seam­ less as possible.” Cherry Street Health Services, founded in 1988, is state and federally funded and cur­ rently provides primary health care services to 57.000 patients in Grand Rapids and com­ munities throughout Kent, Montcalm and Jonia counties. Services are delivered at 13 community sites, four school sites and through a traveling school program offering vision, dental and medical services. While Cherry Street will provide health care services at a reduced rate, the doctors, dentists and health care professionals at the Barry Community Free Clinic will continue offer services completely free of charge to uninsured individuals. "Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan is proud to support clinics, health professionals and volunteers across Michigan who are dedi­ cated to helping every single family in their communities get lhe care and treatment they need to be healthy," said Kim Krantz, BCBSM senior health care analyst. “Safety net clinics provide access to health care for tens of thou­ sands of vulnerable, uninsured Michigan resi­ dents. and without these clinics, patients See CLINICS, page 2 Hastings Ace Hardware move underway^ store to close temporarily Ace Hardware emp|Oyees Nancy Lechleitner and Marilyn Bessemer pack boxes of merchandise to moved to the store's new location while customers continue to shop. b.v Sandn, P0nse„o Staff Writer It s out of old and * Hardware in lhe Hastings nd int *nl°. .i new tor Acc After 51 years at its . ,n । E. State St. in dow^,11 *oca,.,°" a/°' Hardware is moving tj”as"?8s- A“ old Fclpauseh Food Cea, 100 block of East Su^ buu,!d‘nS ?” A white board sign 2^' *,S WCCkCnit to the store infonns <2./lhe ron' cn,ran« move. Ace writ be ,lla',duc 10 ,h' 4 p.m. Saturday. Nom^T"!.^’",0" ’ for three .lays until i( Wl 1 ,x cl°Se,d new store « a.m. W<al„ l,s Employees were N°'; 2(>Tuesday afternoon wk;.- PacVtng boxes busy shopping. "e cus,omer:‘ were “Everyone here i, . . going u, our new l<K«'°°k,"8 forward to toment.- said Kun St^and «’ "» at Ace Hardware of the managed everyone has been utid^ e". Is 8re‘‘<. big undertaking. Eve^*.,dl"8 <h,s 15 a has been wonderful comntuntty the move. Ace employees Jelf Smith and Brian Simmons load a truck with boxes of mer­ chandise from Ace Hardware's long-time location at 301 E. State St. to its new loca­ tion in the former Felpausch Food Center �T-ir ' * 3 Pli-Je 2 ~ Thursday. November 14 2013 - The Hasbngs Banner £ m Hastings American Legion Post commemorates Veterans Day by Sandra Ponsetto Stuff Write r Pouring min and gusting winds did not detvr the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 American Legion of Hastings and handful of citizens tnwn commemorating Veterans Day with a ceremony on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings Monday. Those in attendance bowed their heads in prayer as lhe clock atop the courthouse tolled the I I th hour on lhe 11 th day of the 11 th month. Following the prayer, Post 45 Adjutant Barry Wood gave the keynote address, follow cd by a ceremonial flag-rais*ng and a. 21 -gun salute and playing of taps to honor fallen veterans. Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer ament Neil Braendle (second from right) plays taps. 45 stand at attention as Veterans Don Tubbs (left) and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell prepare to raise the flag on the Barry County Courthouse lawn as part of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 America Legion Post observance of Veterans Day. Citizens and veterans huddle under umbrellas as Adjutant Barry Wood from the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 gives the keynote address during the American Legion’s annual Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony in downtown Hastings Monday. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 Honor Guard gives a 21-gun salute during the Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans honored wsth concert by Delton Ifefegg statate Students in Delton Elementary sing This Land Is My Land and form an American flag during the veterans concert held at Delton Kellogg High School. Serving and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces stood during their specific mention during the music montage, The Marches of Armed Forces, performed for them by the Delton Kellogg High School band and choir. ' by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Bleachers were packed with students and rows of chairs filled with military veterans for lhe Veterans Day concert at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. The event included patri­ otic music, letters from soldiers, sing-alongs and a mini-concert put together by thin! and fourth grade students. Delton Kellogg Elementary School’s third »UU r.t and fourth grade classes performed “This laind is Your Land” and “This Is America.” accentuating their performance with colorful cards that created a mosaic of the American flag. Sharply dressed young musicians and choir members provided a montage of patriotic songs, serenading lhe veterans with their ren­ ditions of “United We Stand.” “America lhe Beautiful,” "My Country' ‘Tis of Thee” and Marches of the Anned Forces.” Acknowledging Annv. Navy. Air Force, ‘ ,,,es a™1 Coast Guard, school superin­ tendent I aul Blacken, and high school princi­ pal Slewart ScoviHe provided accolades, prose and sentiments of gratitude to the veter­ ans enjoying the program as well as to all the ll c-Hirm tT™ Wh° or haVC SCnCd *” me armed forces. Canada calls it Remembrance Day, Great I Delton Kellogg High School band and choir groups prepare to perform a musical score supportive of i 1 na courage, honoring sacrifice, and announcing gratitude to lhe men and women veterans in attendant ♦ ?atr‘°lism. acknowleogi J concert elas' Friday’s Veterans Day Britain and France observe it as Armistice Day, and lhe United States, since 1954 when congress changed the name, honor veterans on Veterans Day each Nov. 11. CLINICS, continued from page 1 —-___ would delay and even forcgo care ..|t to themselves. their families and the health NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Wednesday. Nov. 27. . Individual*, groups and organizations who wish to "adopt" families tor Chri'tmas arc a*ked to contact Barry County Cares Anyone wishing to |lc|p but is unable to adopt a family may donate items such us personal hygiene product* s (soap, shampoo, deodorant) and paper products. For more information about adopting a family or to make a donation, call Barn County Cares. 269-948 9555, or s|op lhe office, 305 S Michigan Aw , fn)in jq a m- to 2 p m. Monday through Friday Barry Community Free ci:.,,,. . director Donna Garrison said BCBSM^T single largest funding „ 5”SM is the and $10,000 of this year’s -he Clinic’ for administrative and office plies, and the remain^ Jo lor die clinics dental progntm USed SU'” " 'K‘ “Sed bceuA-mg ^•dXsd'i1"1 u'^"Vide^ have Garrison said the fn.t. r adnunistration was involv Jboard and regarding bringing Che^r discussion Services to Hastings m? S‘Tcl Health Community Free Clinic $a,d the Barry vide services after CSRS ™E‘>WWUe,o >'«>• sh .A, t "S P"1"1 VXIK- I ’ s said. "We don't like t., i° as Usual.” bn . we eX)X.c[ ||)en; L.° d“P>Kate services; here tn U ll'ly lor CSHS ami PCOp,e who new Cr''C,hcn'i>'MasCehWtf slil1 bc es'or F”'WC don’* vec ch ii beelt1,1 lhc w hou^ of operation;- 8CS >n our sen ic- �g v and Kiwanis memoirs learn about local farm The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 14, 2013 - Page 3 b> Shari Carnvy Urv. iuke ’ Pcnc^iionsot <:L,r,l'lhan rhrw ers, spoke t ^-B’d Creek Dairy family farm members in ° , Ro,;ir) “nd Kiwanis chib btlvm ii 1 c°mbincd meeting Monday ior at ii”, k SUn ol l'u^c “ltd Renee, r a senl hI Hi<h School. Last month, he Coni *" the L S *< the National conn?T.’°n lhc P,ant Science Division II mnr . • *tU n Plban sa’d he plans lo become a b hnnlePn,l tbc s,v£cnerat’on ^a,niIn 1950. the Fann included a milkhousv and cows. By 1961, ihe herd had crown lo 60. and a milking parlor was added; in 1968. the Par or was doubled in size, and lhe herd num­ bered KXLplus. By 1994. the herd had tripled and n five stall bam was built. In 2006, the era grew to 1.0(X). and lhe original milk­ house was convened lo a hobby cheese oper­ ation. In 2010. the family began selling cheese, and by 2012. the current six varieties are sold m Toni s Market, at fanners markets and from a sell-sene retail station on Airport Road. “The cheese business is a very, very small Hastings Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club invite Etha part of what we do." said Larry, who had bined presentation of Sand Creek DairyMonO*y’ R^nner for placin<**""y ,,,s Dlue started experimenting with making cheese Mntlona| Convex? Socond *n fhe and has been key in developing the varieties. FFA jacket, was featured in the Nov. 7 issue n in Louisville. Die family donated samples of each variety at nation for his three-year research project at the the clubs’ luncheon. Sand Creek Dairy and Haywood Family Cheese employ 30 full-time workers, milk 1.200 cows three times each day. farm 1.500 acres and gross SI 1 million annually. Luke said for lhe animals’ comfort and well-being, the bams have fans for air circu­ lation, sprinklers lo cool lhe animals and sand in the stalls for cushion. Rubber mats on lhe concrete floors add comfort for the animals as well. When asked about lhe switch from the ages-old practice of hand milking to more automation. Lany relayed a story from his childhood when he had milked 13 cows by hand twice a day. Al age 16, he was sick w ith the mumps, and his father had to take over. "Dad had to milk lhe cows — lo and behold, we had a milking machine after that.” he said lo the amusement of the guests. Larry also commented on a question about the impact of the Farm Bill. He said lhc prob­ lem w ith it is that it reverts to a very old law. parody, that started in the 1920s. He summed up his answer with "It is a negative for lhe industry.’’ Luke described lhe feed for the cows as a Luke Haywood mans the computer as his son Ethan and his father Larry speak to com and hay silage that is blended w ith soy­ the combined meeting of the Hastings Rotary and Kiwanis clubs Monday. bean meal, canola meal and mineral supple­ ments. He said lhe farm produces two-thirds ----------- - --------- T------------------------ro three-quarters of the feed needed. Cows average 100 pounds of milk, or about 12.5 gallons per day. Larry added lhal when he was milking those 13 cows by hand, he didn’t get 100 pounds from all of them, combined. An audience member asked if the family expects ihe farm to get any larger. "How big is big enough?" answered Luke. "There are 5.000-head dairy farms ... For us, we are comfortable. We may seem large here, but we are small comparatively." Larry said logistical problems arise with bigger herd sizes, since manure must be hauled farther away and feed brought in from greater distances, creating a loss of efficiency. Under its contract. Sand Creek Dairy ships 100 percent of the milk it produces to a com­ pany in Battle Creek for bottling and distribu­ tion. Milk for Haywood Family Cheese is purchased from another producer; Larry said they plan lo begin a new herd strictly for cheese business. L. The banquet room of the Walldorf! Brewpub and, Bistro fills with members of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs to hear a presentation from the Haywood family. The Haywood family operates, a 1.000plus-herd farm, Sand Creek Dairy, and most recently Haywood Family Cheese. Haywood Family Cheese is a recent venture and offspring of the six-generation Haywood family dairy business, Sand Creek Dairy. Hastings school board hears facilities review by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Voters in lhe Hastings /\rea Schools district may soon have to decide a millage issue for the maintenance and upgrades of the district’s facilities. During the board of education work ses­ sion Tuesday evening, representatives from Bamcs Wolgast and Kingscott, which had been contracted to do a study of the district’s facilities, gave an overview’ of the potential cost of upgrades to each building in the dis­ trict. how much revenue could be generated by various millage increases and options for facility maintenance and upgrades. According to the company’s review of the district’s facilities, representative Dan Tryles said the summary cost of maintenance and upgrades for each building is as follows: High school, $9.5 million; middle school, $8.8 mil­ lion; Central Elementary. S3 million; Southeastern Elementary, $2 million; Northeastern Elementary, $3.5 million; Star Elementary, $860,000; and Central’s annex, $75,000 for a total of $27.7 million. According to Tryles, if the board decides to ask voters to approve a millage lo support the maintenance and improvements, a .5 mill levy would generate $5.5 million; a 1 mill levy would generate $11 million; and a 2 mill levy would generate $22 million. Other Barnes Wolgast and Kingscott repre­ sentatives said the board has five options for how for facilities improvements: Do priority updates at all buildings, focus on lhe middle school (possibly tearing down the 1917 por­ tion and building a new wing south of lhe administrative wing), reconfiguring grade level usage at middle school and elementary level (sixth grade at elementary level, or Fifth and sixth grades at Central while all other ele­ mentary buildings are kindergarten through fourth grade), close an elementary, or build a new high school or middle school. "I wanted the board to get a feeling for where our facilities arc," said Hastings Area Schools superintendent Todd Geerlings. Barnes Wolgast and Kingscott representa­ tives also provided the board with lhe timeline for various millage election dates and told the board that before considering a bond issue, it is important to get the public involved in the process of determining the amount of the bond and how it should be used. In other district business, services director Tim Berlin said the district had received a let­ ter of congratulations from the Michigan Department of Education for getting out of debt. Berlin said lhe district is no longer required to submit a monthly debt reduction statement to lhe MDE Berlin also presented the board with an update on ihe district’s 2013-14 budget. He said the district’s projected ending fund bal­ ance rose from SI. 15 million to $1.4 million, which he attributed in part to higher revenues from an increase in taxable value and to more state aid due to a higher-lhan-anticipatcd stu­ dent count. Berlin said the audited student count, which was due that day, was 30 to 35 students higher than expected; however, the count would not be firm until the second count in February. The board will hear a report on lhe final 2013 couni at its next regular meeting at 7 pm. Monday, Nov. 18, in the multi-purpose room of Central Elementary, 509 S. Broadway. Helicopter takes shopper to hospital A woman who reportedly fell in the Kmart store Nov. 7 was then airlifted to a hospi­ tal in Kalamazoo, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris. She The extent of her injuries is unknown. The AirCare helicopter landed in the parking area near Kmart. Hastings City Police and fire departments assisted at the scene. The call was reported about 11:19 a.m. (Photo provided) Walker, Fluke and Sheldon, PLC Is pleased to announce that they have purchased the accounting practice of Paul D. Barker Walker. Fluke & Sheldon (WFS) has been in Hastings for over th'rty-seven years and opened their Ionia office seven years ago js |00k'ng foward t0 servjCing Mr 83*er s !?x Barkerandh"8 Clienls- T° onSU-e V^bedv have joined the WFS Ionia staff at 1971 S. State Rd, Ionia, »i«« J ■' “ s s“ R“d lasting busin service and in,orn?cc°n«^; soecialized personal attention and takes the time to get to know work^find effective solutions for all of your business and personal accounting fjnancja| neCjs WAITER* FU-;KL&SHEiWN,HC rT^SnTll D PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS w00d family. Ethan, Luke and Larry, present mlormaThree generations of the Hay combined meeting of lhe Hastings Rotary and tion on the family dairy farni m Ha; 77SKI916 Kiwanis clubs. www wfscpas.com Ionia �4 — Thursday. Novrmtw M 2013 — Th* Hastings Bunner Phoning it in won’t cut it for county board attendance Cool outlook Mild weather continued through September and October, but the reality of colder days ahead arrived last week on the tiny crystal heels of snowflakes. If that wasn’t enough to make people retrieve idle ice scrapers from summer storage, then morn­ ing frost, like this design captured Wednesday morning, likely did the job. But. lhe good news is that temperatures this week­ end are expected to be in the 50s and 60s. We’re dedicating (his space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. |f you have a photo to. share. please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058; or email ncus<a j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who ttxik the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. do you know? Legions of change ■ The Banner archives have numerous i photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in lhe photos and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail infonnation to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49(158; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945­ 9554. Do you recognize these men from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post in Hastings7 The container on the right is for the March of Dimes. Do you know why or when this photo was taken7 What can you tell us about this photo? Have you met? The way Scan McMahon sees it. he’s no different than lhe farm­ ers of a generation ago who took a piece of land, scratched out a liv­ ing. and did what they could to build a community together with their neighbors. Five years ago, McMahon, 45, bought a tum-of-lhe-century building in downtown Freeport from his father-in-law, Bob Munn, and set about restoring it to its original glory while starting his soft­ ware and Internet service business. •‘It provides some kind of hope that you can refresh a communi­ ty.” McMahon says of his presence in the village he has come lo love. “We had a whole generation of ‘moving to the big city’ and, after always commuting out of lhe county to go lo work, 1 realized that lhe Internet would be a place for businesses to grow.” McMahon’s intuition has prosed correct. His business has grown and his dedication lo Freeport is building back a community spirit that once ran strong. He’s the chair of the annual Freeport Homecoming event. The village had a Halloween celebration and is planning a collaboration with the Barry County Transit trolley to bring visitors in for an old-town Christmas celebration with cookies and hot chocolate. “We’ve lost a church, and we’ve lost a bank.” laments McMahon. “You used to see kids just wandering around town, but no longer. We don’t have memory makers these days. That’s why any time we think about a project, our first question is always, Ts it going to ere ate a memory for a child?’" In addition to working on memories for his own three children that he and wife. Sue. are raising, McMahon is devoted lo his home­ town. For that dedication to family and lo community. Sean McMahon is a "Barry County Bright Light.’’ Best teacher: Mr |Bobj Casey, geometry. He convinced us that we have to be pood citizens. If I were president: I’d relied heavily on history. My favorite historical era: This one because ol the pace it’s moving — very fast. I he greatest president; I stay out of politics. Ihe person I most admire: My father in-law. Bob Munn Even though he s struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, he’s had a huge impact on shaping and molding me \\ hat I do for fun; l‘n) married to my business. We do haw three □dive kids. It’s a blast just watching them grow up. Best advice J ever got; That quote up on lhe wall from Mother Teresa, from her address "Do It Anyway." Advice I’d give u young person: Don't Ik* afraid to screw- up. During their committec-of-the-whole meeting last week, county commissioners The idea of having received a proposal from Commissioner a computer screen and an Jim DeYoung to change board rules to active phone line rather than allow county commissioners to participate at meetings via the Internet using Skype the physical presence technology. doesn't fulfill the obligation DeYoung said “this is the second most voters had in mind decade of the 21st century, it’s not realis­ when they elected tic to think we can’t do this,” he appealed these individuals. to board members lo amend the rules allowing remote or virtual access to the meetings. At first glance, it was apparent that most board members were more interest­ to rule our lives by constantly giving tech­ ed in how ihe system might work, rather nology a pass because we all use it. So than whether this kind of representative when we sec a request like this, allowing government would be acceptable for electronic attendance, it doesn’t seem Barry County citizens. Commissioners very serious. went on to discuss how many commis­ This issue goes beyond technology and sioners could be gone at one time and all lhe wonderful things it allows us. what would constitute a quorum, but little This is a deeper concern because it was said about the impact electronic involves a personal relationship with our attendance might have on taxpay ers. publicly elected representatives. That s a Board Chairman Craig Stolsonburg piece of government that all of us — was the only member to respond to young, old. technically advanced or oldDeYoung’s request with concern. school — must never lose or give up. “Let’s be real,’’ Stolsonburg said, “you /Xccording to the state’s Open Meetings want to leave for three months, but you Act, the use of email, texting or other still want to participate for those three forms' of electronic communications months.’’ among members of a board or commis­ DeYoung responded, “Attending sion during the course of an open meeting remotely would offer more than an empty that constitutes deliberations toward deci­ commissioner’s chair.’’ sion-making or actual decision violates 1 think most people would agree that the OMA. The law works to protect the the expansion of technology in our lives public by making sure that citizens know has changed the way we work and play how the members voted while requiring and communicate, yet I’m skeptical of openness in government. DeYoung's proposal because the issue is In a recent national poll concerning the not just about lhe use of technology — its issue of attending meetings remotely via about the quality of representation we phone or Internet. 72 percent said they deserve from our elected officials. A legal wouldn’t support it because elected offi­ interpretation of what ‘present al the cials attending meetings remotely miss meeting' means, is generally defined as out on loo much to effectively participate, “being in view or at hand" which, for while 28 percent felt technology could be most people, would mean a physical pres­ used because it would keep governing ence, not an “empty chair." The idea of bodies at full strength. having a computer screen and an active According to Barry County phone line rather than lhe physical pres­ Administrator Michael Brown, the coun­ ence doesn’t fulfill the obligation most ty’s attorney said a commissioner may be voters had in mind when they elected allowed to fully participate by telephone these individuals. In fact, none of com­ missioners suggested the idea during their ’ or teleconference provided they arc heard by all. Yet, there arc several nuances, ' campaigns knowing they wouldn’t have including the' fact that a quorum must be been elected with such a “promise." physically present, so a teleconferencing Stolsonburg was the only one willing lo member cannot establish the quorum. challenge his fellow commissioners when he brought up his concerns over the kind Brown recommended that the county have a policy in place. of representative government citizens There’s far more to being an effective expect. Commissioner Joyce Snow even elected commissioner than attending asked Stolsonburg what his major objec­ meetings. They should also attend town­ tion was to DeYoung’s request for elec­ ship meetings in their districts to discuss tronic attendance. issues with other elected officials. Stolsonburg responded that it was Otherwise, how can they properly repre­ DeYoung’s lack of service to the people who elected him, to which Snow replied sent the area when they have little or no that, if that’s the case, then they won’t communication with other levels of gov­ ernment? elect him next time. Plus, a big part of governing is just In my research, I found only a few showing up — it’s what representative instances where county commissions allow “electronic attendance,” and all of government is all about. It’s about paying them allowed it tor medical reasons only. attention, responding to people and mak­ When I contacted Sen. Rick Jones and ing yourself available when (hey need it State Rep. Michael Callton, they both most. Can that be done effectively when a agreed that an elected official needs to be commissioner is out of town, on vacation present at meetings, and that electronic or sick for prolonged periods of time? No. Calling in just doesn’t cut it. attendance is not acceptable. Our county commissioners make “When I was chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, we dis­ around $19,500 a year with salary and cussed this very same issue,” said Callton. benefits. Is it fair for a commissioner to “We decided that it was important to be in take off months at a time when they’re the room for quality voter contact — we being paid for 12 months of sen ice? I’m work for them. I can see DeYoung’s point sure workers across the county w ould like that businesses use Skype meetings, but that kind of opportunity. So now it’s left once again to commis. that is different in that there are not mem­ bers of the public in attendance. I believe Moncrs to answer the question: Should that lhe most valuable contact with your they move forward to fonn a policy on the ssue or take a hard look at the impact it voters is personal contact. Complex human interactions can not happen will have on county government and the people who look to them for leadership ’ through electronics, only face lo face.’’ Too many tssues ate taken too liX|v “1 serve on three boards,” Jones told me. “the Eaton Community Hospice, Special Olympics of Michigan and the ■gen“„,h?roUTh bli­ Durand Union Station Railroad Museum. Two (wards allow me to attend and vote the resident?'a wilh through a phone sen-ice and another winch is hard enough to do^If'PreSCn‘sallows me lo send a staff person in my , want strong, effect ix\* r. f laxpayers place. However, when a vote is taken in won’t get ‘it through a^vid?'"'1"'""’,hey lhe Michigan Senate or in a Senate com­ d—' a"d mittee that I serve on. then 1 must be pres­ “Hing in - that kind of ,ca<«-rship ls just ent. I think these elected officials should not acceptable. be present to vote and serve their con­ stituents in local meetings,” said Jones. As a society, we’ve allowed technology j'Ad Graphics Gas leak near school causes d^i You can make a lol of mistakes and still you’re 40 Figure that out sooner rather .i^P 0,1 >our kcl Best thing ubout Freeport: The n-r ,aier, anything for anybody vlW(,rk of people who’ll Jo Best thing about Barry County; . to help and lo give. 1 had no idea of who are so willing will give of themselves. e depty fh)in which people **daV Classes at Woodland Elementary School on West Hroad«a> in Woodland were delayed two hours Wednesday due to a gas leak near the building wl.; > d,u, “ld "“an the caf •> • * ' sP?paft; '«nch for „ > "ould not be lo ‘‘^rminiug thX Consumers Energy needed to determine if gas would need to be shut «f| t„ lhe ,f, \!lre lhe leak. schk>t<<n‘ d Use a alter the two.ho(lr de|^' resumed as 'usual �The Hafitmgs Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2013 - Page 5 Hastings township supervisor reminds board of duties of elected officials ^conferencing works in industry In ihe NOv , „ about lhe recc | aa'"'er was a news article ing. One a$pcc. c^Uniy commissioners meet­ amending the ° article reported about dance via vid to allow attenFor over 21“°nf<\rcncing lion-dollar nrs- ‘worked for a multi-bilCalifomia wOrporat‘on headquartered in California l°^eVcr 11 nevcr "orkcd in Grand Rnni i Cllher worked in an office in employee ’ $ °F °Ut ot home as a ‘remotc ...... easy, inexpensive and viable alternative and also denies his or her constituency its rightful representation. Do we not use microphones in large public meetings so that everyone can hear instead of shouting? Do we not use email to send docu­ ments for others to read or print instead of sending letters? Do schools not use this same technology? Even universities use it for dis­ tance-learning degree programs. I just today read an interesting article about telemedicine where doctors from the U.S. use videoconfer­ encing to assist armed forces field doctors for our injured troops in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. The comment that being away for a period of time "takes away from the spirit of being an elected official’' becomes ludicrous when viewed in the spirit of individuals who are trying to uphold their own responsibility to the board and their constituents. The technology is here - it has been here for over 10 years. Please do your duty and use it for the bet­ terment of Barry County. Tom Wheeler, Hastings Sin have^rt-^^ advcnt of videoconferencing. I videnrCx fC,Palcd in literally hundreds of such an Crcnccs- 1 considered it my duty as ued mv ^CC and 1 i’cheve the company val_ • ? ,nPut to the point of insisting on my P^’cipation. Any documents or reports that • l° C3Ch mect*nK wcre scnt v,a entail ‘ ^ance so that copies could be made and distributed. County commissioners are elected officials ">ith a duty and a right to participate in and represent their constituents. I would argue that limiting or denying that responsibility, whether for illness, vacation or any other rea­ son is a denial of a commissioner’s right and duty especially when technology offers an Public invited to Safe Harbor open house in Hastings tective services and the courts all at the same by Julie Makarewicz time and be recorded. This eliminates lhe need Staff Writer Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center is for a child to be interviewed multiple times. The center also provides a place where opening a new office in Barry County. The public is invited to an open house to children feel more comfortable and less view the facility and learn more about the threatened. For some children, being inter­ team approach to dealing with cases of chid viewed in a police station can be a frightening abuse. The open house will be Thursday, Nov. event. Safe Harbor is designed with comforting 21, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the new site at 1127 decor and kid-friendly toys to help make chil­ W. State St., Hastings. Safe Harbor has been open in Allegan dren feel less threatened and more comfort­ County for 30 years, and this expansion into able talking with interviewers. “A child walks in to Safe Harbor and sees Barry County is the first satellite office. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie toys and painted murals on the walls and it Nakfoor-Pratr promised to try' and bring this feels much more familiar and welcoming to service to the county during her election cam­ them than a police station,” said Antkoviak. paign. She has seen it work in Allegan County “We arc all geared toward the children and when she was an assistant prosecutor there, making them feel comfortable and safe." Safe Harbor also works to coordinate coun­ and knows the difference this type of service seling, medical attention and other services as can make for children of abuse. Safe Harbor, a nonprofit organization, is a needed. Antkoviak said sometimes the place where child-abuse victims can feel offender is a family member and removed more at ease when sharing their accounts of from the home. If that person happens to be abusive situations. It’s a collaborative effort the breadwinner in the family it can create a with police, child protective services and the financial uncertainty for the family. Safe courts. In Allegan County last year. Safe Harbor connects the families with other coun­ Harbor worked with 198 cases of child abuse ty services. The Barry County Safe Harbor office is and about 20 of those were from Barry County, according to executive director Lori getting started with a S23.OOO grant from National Children’s Alliance. The center will Antkoviak. She said once the center is open, she antic­ work on obtaining additional grants and fund­ ing sources, as well. Antkoviak said she ipates at least 100 cases per year. Safe Harbor allows children to be inter­ hopes to have the center accredited within a viewed by forensic specialist. That interview year, which will make it eligible for state can be witnessed on closed-circuit television funding. by officers from law enforcement, child pro­ What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: With Halloween over, it’s on to ... Christmas? Many retailers are already stocking Christmas items and pfan to be open Thanksgiving Day. When should the Christmas shopping season begin? 10% Before Thanksgiving Day 90% After Thanksgiving Day For this week: The Detroit Lions in first place? Yes, fans, it's as certain as the traditional Lions win on Thanksgiving Day. Is it time to order Super Bowl tickets? □ Yes, book 'em. □ No, are you crazy? Hastings Chart" Jim Brown madc for one resident attendm* d > ’ boani meeting. Brown, who ’ b Presence of the township’s c‘'“n'-bsoll 1 representative. Howard “Hoot %nie<l 10 |w sure that Gibson remained io lltar remarks on the P^1 'Me by board colleague. J»n /“Ung, that rules be amended to allow e <■ mc meetinr atten­ dance by absent board mctnbe^ Following Gib^nn;:n?^jy board report that changes in Gen *’ Education Degree will require online wo ^ginning Jan. l.that magnetometers will 'failed in the county court house, and that i e ,yOosc ing has been sold. Brown hunched his foray. “This is a swanip wher, you s,.in geUjng into this proposed aiiov ancc of remotc chaiY presence at voting se^ions.” Brown began before moving into his research of possible implications. Based on 2010 census data, there was eight appointed commissioners that were then reduced to seven due to a decrease in Barry County population. Those seven commission­ ers now service 23 areas within the county. Each elected commissioner is assigned an average of 3.5 areas to service. “With the current population, that is 8.628 people not being heard, when it matters most, with just one commissioner not sitting in his elected chair during voting sessions.” said Brown. “Lets say two or three commissioners want to use this to be absent at the same time, whether it be for seasonal travel, as is the case with DeYoung, vacations, or for illness.” sug­ gested Brown. “That’s a rough average of 12 areas that arc not going to be represented dur­ ing a voting or election process. This accounts to quite nearly 50 percent of the constituents in this county. How can we validate this lack of representation?" Even though the recommendation to lhe county board would provide an avenue for an electronic presence of commissioners, according to Brown, this is an empty presence when constituents do not have Skype or some other electronic method of access and cannot reach commissioners. ‘•J do not think this is anything to even con­ sider," said Brown. “If you’re going to be gone, then you do not get to vote.” Brown likened the subject matter to that of the mute swan resolution recently rescinded by the county commissioners. That action was a direct result of the vocal disagreement by Barry County residents. Brown continued that part of the reason­ able expectations of the elected position of a commissioner is to be present and actively representing his or her constituents. Accessibility to their representative is imper­ ative to residents who wish to remain involved in the actions of local government that affect them directly. Echoing comments made by Stolsonburg during the Nov. 5 commissioners meeting. Brown added, "Don t sign up for this duty if you want to take off for the winter." ' Treasurer Jenec Phillips concurred, ques­ tioning how realistic was it for an elected rep­ resentative to be gone a quarter of the year. Brown closed the subject with the sugges­ tion that the same practice used to evaluate the performance of elected officials be imple­ mented for county commissioners. Adding accentuation to this last statement, Gibson politely requested to take his leave of the meeting. Returning to regular township business, township clerk Anita Mennell informed the board of a preliminary budget draft ready to be presented for public review. Mennell noted the addition of an account for a recycling pro­ gram, increases in allocations for lhe upcom­ ing governmental election year, and a positive cash flow of $65,000 this year. Phillips updated the board to the revenue side of township finance saying, "the general fund has a nice little boost as we received a nice chunk on return for revenue sharing from the county. This money will be invested in 30 month certificates of deposit to prepare for 2016 road needs as we are required to do.” Brown, after noting his recent attendance at the Michigan Association of Township Supervisors Conference and the value he felt it imparted, began a short dissertation on his efforts to inform and proactively approach the recycling needs of Barry County. Brown read a letter he composed generally outlining a proposal to implement a three year United Way seeking applicants for 2014 funding The Banry County United Way allocations applications are now available for the 2014­ 15 funding year. Agencies applying for funding must be health and human services 501 (c>3 charitable organizations as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c) incorporated in the state of Michigan. The not-for-profit agency must provide services to Barry County residents in one of the four funding areas: Helping youths achieve their full potential; supporting fami­ lies to achieve well being and success; help­ ing senior adults find support and maintain independence; and addressing urgent and emerging needs in Barry County. Last year, residents of Barry County uti­ lized services of United Way and its partner agencies more than 94.000 times. This is due to the contributions that are made throughout the United Way campaign currently underway in the community. “This is a great way to give one gift and have it impact so many agencies and pro­ grams. said Courtney Collison, allocations chairperson. Agencies have lhe opportunity to apply for available funding through the allocations process that begins with filling out the appli­ cation. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and are available at the Barry County United Way office located al 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, or online al www.bcumtcdway.org under the “News” tab at the top of the page. More than 30 local Volu^ divid(. jnt() groups to meet with the app,icants ,o eViduatc the health and human services care programs, including how successful they arc in improv­ ing the lives of residents through measurable results. For more information, call Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes, 269-945-4010. Vickery five generations Darlene Vickery' of Prairieville celebrated five generations with her family and great great grandson Ethan of the Dominican Republic. Front row (from left) Darlene Vickery, Autumn Rincon and Ethan Rincon. Back row: Gary Vickery and Coleen Polley. 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N M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax; (269) 945-5192 NewsraU email: com ■ Adwtenfl email: j-ateieclwceonemiul.com John Jacobs "Specializing |n directional drilling" pilot recycling program for Jess than $20,000. financed out of the present Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee budget. “A subcommittee of township officials would be formed to work with the coordina­ tor to oversee the program, changing and expanding, when needed,” said Brown and he suggested naming the program the Barry County Recycle Alliance, “for lack of a better name." Actively researching and supporting such a program. Brown shared lhe letter with ail Barry County Township supervisors and the Barry County commissioners, stating that ‘This proposed concept is probably not 100% what some people think it should be, but it is 100% of what we need to get the job done. We need to stop talking and start doing." Closing out the meeting. Ron Mennell rhetorically asked how to get help with tree trimming in the county. He said, “its very dif­ ficult to get help with tree conditions along roadsides and along power lines, as this coun­ ty no longer has their own tree trimmer serv­ ice." toy 1 get th^j, 2nd AskkuU1' IX urcr with a ccncvntrjbon in business and ,ui etnpluMs in office adminiouiiun or a iniaitoum of 2 jears uffuc experience Proficient w ith computer slulk in Excel. Word and PimcqMtnt appbcMknui Elfecfi'r people skills jim! telephone etiquette price 1‘lc.ise submit resume by November IX, 2013 to. Grace Lutheran Church POSTMASTER Send address changes to' P.O. Box 0 Haetngs. Ml 49CS8OW2 Scoci x! ClMfc Poobg* Pad « Hwnge. Ml 49056 in Traverse City, Ml or call 231-M7-HIOE (7433) 239 East North Street, Hastings MI 4905K Attn: Pastor Amy Luckey or enuU to: PastorAmytf uracv-haktingKorg �Page 6 - Thursday. November 14,2013 - The Hastings Banner I 77M1MV Worship Together R»benn David A. Ilavner ...at the church ofyour choice — Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OI I I GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway, Nuhviite. MI 4>X)7.V Pastor Don Itacoe, I <517) 852-9228 Morning Cdrbrauon 9 a.m. & 10 50 xrn. I I I Fellowship Tune before the jctvhx N'ancrv. children’s n’inutr). youth group, adult small group rninntry, leadership trainmf SOLID ROCK BIRLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. PO. Box 4(W. (cor­ net ot Mik) Rd A S M-43). Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 201-9390. Sunday Worxhtp Seme? 10:30 xm to 51 30 a m.. Nursery am! Chi JrcnN Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6 30 p tn. to 7:30 pm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Jhtvior. Sunday School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship Service 10 45 a m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesjay Evening Sen ice 7 p.m. FIRST B APTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Jo^h Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: V. 15 xm. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 xm. Wonhip Service, 6 pm. Evening Sen ice. Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 pm., Awjuu. Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Cull Church Office 948­ 8004 for information on MOPS. Children's Choir, Sports Ministfies. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Huttings, MI 49058 Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654 Wonhip Senices. Sunday. 9.45 m; Sunday School. 10.43 xm. . ■ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. WTieelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday Schoo! 9:30 am. Wonhip Time 10.30 am. Youth activities: call for informa­ tion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E. Bond St.Hastings. Pastor JjC. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday al 10:30 sum. Interested in knowing more about our church? Please feel welcome lo call one of these num­ bers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269-945-3327. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Roxi. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phcr.e 269- 948­ 2330 Pastor’s Home 269-<M54356. bjw 1633 <3 sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9.45 am; Worship Service 1045 am; Sunday Evening 6 pan. Wednesday 7 p.m. • COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. MI 49050. Rev Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days - 10 am. Worship Service, Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School: 9 am., Won-hip A; Children’s Programs 10 a.mj Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721­ 8077 (HW 9 am-12 p.m). cnuil office nvti.net or visit wwwxounlrychapelumc org for mon* informx’Km WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 3674061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Wonhip 9; 15 a m PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Ro:d, Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phooe. Sunday Sen ice 9.30 a m : Sunday School 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study di Prayer Time Wednesday nights 630 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving). Sunday sen ices each week: 9:15 a.m Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday cf each month at this senice), 10 xm. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Sv. Andrew «& Matthias is Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick. 'The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948 9327. Our church website is hltpuStrax ta'andrev ms’.thias We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North Amenca and use the 1928 Book cf Common Prayer at all our sen ices. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 9454995. Church Website: www. hopeuni org Church Fax No.: 269­ 818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Bchon. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 930 am Sunday School; 10:45 sm Morning Worship Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru Muy). Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShlnc Preschool (ages J & 4) (September thru May), 'Dies., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru Apnl); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct thru May). Wednesday 7 pmPrayer Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am • Women’s Bible Study LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd , P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948 0900. Website: wwxv.lifcga’xccxcm. Sun­ day Worship 10 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pun. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10 30 im., 6 p.ni; Wed 6-30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Ro -e MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Specul.” For infontUDcn call 616-731-5194 . COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follmseri who Glorify God. Srrmgthen one another ard Transform rw World. 502 East Grand Street. Hustings. Sunday: 9.30 am, Morning Wonhip 10.45 ant, Evening Worship 6 pm. Thursday. Bible Study k Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other mmistnes and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or (he church at (269) 945-9217; or email pas’-xirjirnGfcbchastingsrofg or see our Website: wwwxbdustings on? GOD 1674 S. State RdMI 49058 Phone 269-445-2285. Sunday CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan A'e-. Hastings Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday- School 10 xm.; Wonhip H a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East PO Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 11 am. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. MI 49058. P.u:cr Don Spxhmxi Office Phon: (269) 945-9574. Office hours arc .Monday-Fndiy 9 am -Noon. Sunday morning wonhip houn: 8:45 am. Traditional Worship. 10:45 #.m. Cor.tcmporaty Worship, and Nursery Care Available dining worship (infants through age 4). Sunday Sch.vl for PreK-12th is available during 10 45 worship service.. Share the Light Socp Kitchen serves a free meal c\£Q Tuesday from 5 to 6 p m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Srrvnf;hler.in% Fanlln Thru Christ" 2635 North M43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Bnan Teed, Associate Pastor.OIiver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) cure provided. Sunday School 9.30-10.15 xm. classes far tod­ dlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 xra.-IO.2O a.m Worship Sen ice: 10'30 aun. & Children Church, age 44th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Chib, 6 30-7:45 pirn, age 4 thru 6ih grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 xm. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Dirtmtr God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Nov. 17 • Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Nov. 17 - Middle Schoo! Concert 6 p.m.: High Schoo! Youth gruop 7 p.m.; Men <fc W'omen AA 7.00 p.m Nov. 18 - Recovery Bible Study 730 pun. Nov. 19 • Congregation Council 7 p.m. Nov. 20 - Wordwaichen Bible Study 10 aun. Nov. 21 - Gappcr Bells 3:45 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 p.m.; Choir 7:15 p.m. Nov. 16 • Worship Committee Planning 9 xm. fixation: 239 E. North St, Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey httpj7www discovrrgractorg FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings, MJ 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. JelfCxTrison, Pastor. Sunday Senias: 9.00 xm. Traditional Worship Service; 10.00 am. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11.00 am. Contemporary Worship Service Visit us unline at wwavTintrhurchhastings ofg For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs! Hw 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 osley Flexfab 945-4700 Robert Bruce Pryor was bom to Marietta and Elmer Pryor on December 28. 1922, in Lansing, Michigan. As a child, Bruce idol­ ized his family doctor. Therefore, the story of Bruce s life began with his observing and admiring the practice of medicine. As a youth, he also pursued music with a passion and began his lifelong skills in woodworking. He attended Michigan State University from 1941-1945. As a student, he took voice lessons, played bassoon in the marching band, and was awarded a musical scholar­ ship, all the while pursuing his pre-med stud­ ies. After graduating with a degree in chem­ istry, Bruce was drafted into the Army. Having completed Basic Training, and antic­ ipating deployment, he received orders to begin medical school “for lhe convenience of the United Stated federal government to ful­ fill a need for medical doctors.” A position was waiting for him at The University of Michigan Medical School. He worked his way through medical school, painting barns and performing for weddings by singing and playing the vtbraharp. In 1948, he married Vera Ruth Fogle, his longtime sweetheart, and moved with her to Hastings, where he opened a Family Practice. Throughout the 1950’s, Bruce and Vera were busy establishing a medical practice, raising three children, and building a new home. He helped Pennock Hospital grow from a tiny facility' to its current status as a modem, hightech hospital. During those years, he was an (innovator for change progress. For much of his career, Dr..Pryot’s schedule included delivering babies, performing general sur­ gery. handling anesthesia, making house calls, all while seeing more than 40 patients a day in the office and the emergency room. Over 50 years of practice, he delivered more than 2000 babies. “1 just never got over that tremendous thrill of delivering a baby and hearing the cry of new life.” Bruce was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Hastings Kiwanis Club, where he played the piano and led the singing of "Smile, and the world smiles w'ith you" with his rich baritone voice. His love of music continued for all of his 90 years. He was an avid woodworker, passion­ ate photographer, and creative landscaper. He traveled extensively with his family through­ out the Western United Stales, photographing everything along the way. In retirement, he enjoyed renovating antique cars, winning awards for two of his Model A Fords. He is survived by his three children, Lynda Pryor Hamilton, married to Glenn Hamilton. M.D., Dayton. OH, James Pryor, Honolulu, and Diane Pry or, Hastings. He was immense­ ly proud of his grandchildren, James Hamilton. M.D., Katherine Hamilton, and Elizabeth Hamilton. Lincoln Charles Hamilton, son of James and Corri, is his first great grandson! Dr. Pryor has been honored by the Michigan Slate Medical Society for 50 years of service to his patients and the medical pro­ fession. Dr. Pryor said of his life, “There’s nothing else I could have done that I would have ever loved more than my practice of medicine in this special special community. It.sbeenawondcrfuljouniey!" He passed on to the next life on Thursday, October 17.2013. He is preceded in death by his brothers and siSJer: Howell Pryor. Paul Pryor, Luther PryOr, anj Phyllis Sunderlin. A celebration of his life is scheduled for ^aturday November 16, at Presbyterian Church 405 N. M-37 of Hastings. Visiuition hour is 11:00a.m., followed by a memorial service at 12.00 i1Oon T|1C family welcomes Da°tiX‘"'wPhOlOg,aPhs from his friCndS iin11 ..' bring them to the service. n nbutions in D, poor’s memory may be Liven to the Lit„^. Council of Barry 4905^' 2“7 E“" Sl«e Slrecl’ 1)astinB!'- MI Latter Family Trun/Xrott 102 Cook Hastings £.; p.m. This infonnation on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Star sc mrnnmg serv.ee time: 10 xm nursery and preschool 3V»l>Ne 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 B 4HAMCT- 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Homcs. |.tOl N. for the'fa1 "1 has been entrusted to care VzrPic^^a me,no,yDr ^“"■^lyai^^FHcom HASTINGS. MI - David A. Hayner. age 70. of Hastings, "crossed over" to his new life on Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was sur­ rounded by his close family members at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek. Dave was bom in Iowa City, I A. on May 14, 1943. He was the son of the laic Arthur and Bernice (Alios) Davis. He attended Hastings Area Schools and was a member of the class of 1961. Dave joined the United Stales Marine Corps in February 1961 and was hon­ orably discharged in February 1964. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Miller) Hayner. The couple met while playing in the band together at Hastings High School and were married June 23,1961 in Hastings. They began their lives in California while Dave was finishing his service in the Marine Corps and then returned to Hastings when his service was complete. Throughout their marriage the couple had also lived in New Mexico where they made many close friends over the years. Dave had a drive to experience and try many things in life and was not afraid to chal­ lenge himself by tackling many diverse occu­ pations. He tried to adapt and excel at every­ thing he did. During his working career, he spent lime working on a major sewer pipeline in Seward, AK, while Mary Jane worked for the chamber of commerce. Dave worked alongside his wife as owners of Aztec Pawn Shop in New Mexico. He put tens of thou­ sands of miles on the many trips he .made tra­ versing through 48 slates in. lhe .semis he drove across the country. In his earlier years of life, he drove race cars. He enjoyed following open wheel sprint car races. His love for the outdoors allowed him to become an experienced hunter and fisherman. Dave raised and trained his prized beagles; a few of which over the years, had achieved national recognition for their ability in the field. He enjoyed hunting out West for mountain lion, bear, and elk. Dave also learned how to scuba dive while visiting his son on Maui and later went on to become a master dive instructor. With his wife by his side, the couple enjoyed traveling on their motorcycle during the summer months. He had a love for motor­ cycles and also put thousands of miles on his bikes. Dave loved music and was an excep­ tionally skilled French horn player. Throughout his life his passion for music had allowed him to play with the La Jolla Symphony in California, the Marine Corps Band, and was talented enough with his instrument that he was offered a chance to play in the president's band. Dave is survived by his most beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Jane; a daughter. Tammy (Jim) Markle; a son. Damien Jadian; four sis­ ters, Sandy Wessgar (NM), Barbara Rosensimon (AZ), Arloa Raffler (Ml). Linda (Dale) Kelly (MI); a brother, Ixs (Jane) Davis (CA); three grandchildren. Amanda Williams, Tommy Williams, Kristin (Ryan) Argo; five great grandchildren, Keeghyn. Aihsley, Chcsnhey, Karsyn, and Koopcr. A celebration of life will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013. Sharing of memories will begin at 10 a.m. Friday November 15. At II a.m. we will gath­ er inside for a moment to remember Dave and his life. We ask that everyone that attends think of some favorite moment in their life that they had with Dave and share it with us. Bright and colorful attire is encouraged! This is a Celebration of LIFE after LIFE! In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Vasculitis Foundation, www.vasculitisfoundation.org. Memorial arrangements have been entrust­ ed to lhe Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website al www.danielsfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS. MI - Gary D. Daniels, age 66, of Hastings, passed away Monday. November II, 2013 at his home. Gary was bom in Lake Odessa on February 7, 1947, the son of lhe late Oren and Beulah (Austin) Daniels. He wits raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended local schools gradu­ ating from Lakewood High School in 1965. Gar}' joined the United States Navy tn 1966 and served during the Vietnam War. While serving he was decorated with the two Vietnam Service Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, and was honorably discharged in 1969. He was the husband of Sharon (Wilder) Daniels. The couple met socializing in,Lake Odessa, and were married August 11. 1972. They made their home together in the Hastings area where they raised their family. Gary w orked as a heavy equipment operator al Nashville Construction where he special­ ized in operating several different pieces of heavy equipment while constructing roads ail over lhe state. He was especially fond of operating the bulldozer, and earned the nick­ name "Dozer". Gary retired in 2010 after 42 years of service. After retiring he loved to keep busy; he would spend time in his garden and working around the house. He enjoyed being outside hunting and ice fishing all over Barry County. Garj is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years. Sharon; three daughters. Cherri (Jack) Hedden. Angela (Ron) Watson, Heather (Rick) Hain&*'HM SMnijMlU (Beth)-Kennedy, Jeff (Heather) Kennedy; a brother, Dallas (Jane) Daniels; grandchildren. Jack (Brandi) Holden III, Justin (Kendi) and Dylan Kennedy, Koty (Lacy) Watson. Ryan Watson, Hannah and Luke Haines; great granddaughter, Kinnley Watson. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Guila Wilder; brothers-in-law, Arden (Caroline) Wilder, Neil (Nancy) Wilder, Vem Wilder, sis­ ters-in-law, Bonnie (Paul) Hoffman, and Sunny (Richard) Hover He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Daniels, and sister, Margene Smiley, and father-in-law Chet Wilder. Memorial services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 14,2013, with Pastor Gary Newton officiating. The family will receive visitors on Thursday November 14 one hour prior lo the memorial service beginning at 10 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville VFW Post 8260, Pennock Hospice, the American Cancer Society or American Legion Post 45 in Hastings. * Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Marriage ficenses Frank Wayne Rupert III, Hastings and •Suzanne Jeannette Beardslee. Hastingf. R^*X^Bcnevuea"dp-y ,', m HiXe “d MSonXSr-,,aSUnESa"dKali^ Lloyd Michael Prickel Nn 1. •», Fefeha Jeanette Childers. Nastil e . Curtis Edward Lemav . Tammy Sue Santo. Wayland and and Claude Henry Bartlett Rae Braman, Mason. Ulgs and John William Gunimo vr । n Melinda Christine Sehantz. Ha'si,ngs'.'"C and See Us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo procession business cards, invitations and all your printing needs y’ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �board, continued .- from page 1 —— tliu null "b.. run-around” regarding u concern he d» k"'g “ny dTon 10 ? BoU'k " !!* “T* Pre«iding in kal «* issue woJm said l"¥«l coin>nis.jon(.J7 d’scussw* further and '^m.en.s for feedback P ’a'king “* 'heir ihe >dea!"Urem)n?:|Pc't' "u,ch °PPose<l DcY’»""g.“Nooftv»!.c Jin'-’"- :'dd'ns- '° detail in his remarks. _lintv does“Our understanding h that the t /pjlno. n’t have a complaint procedure. sa We*'c “Then who are they answerable • been bullied in this system. ote Dilno concluded his remarks wi • that he and his wife have an nPP° ncnt scheduled at the health depart Wednesday, Nov. 13. ilins •Approved die 2014 health insurance P • for Barry County employees as preseiii lhe Healthcare Cost Containment Conjn• • Approved the appointment of . Pullen to the Veterans Affairs and Tnis 8 ingU'hat,h^h^dn,; " m«b Expo and F^d BPended «* Ban> Counly and (h it "J t n°n"c Summit last Thursday from all quadri SnhiC SUfP°"ed U'e ““ at the <H^cn tained^,’ presented the proposal DeYoun« An­ other fiel I • ?e ,echno,ogy ,s a Concept that ,.y, s have accepted and arc using. courts arc £°mg in that direction.” he Po nted out. “Medicine is using it, and so is education. Commissioners are scheduled to discuss e oung s proposal further at their commiticc-ot-ihe-whole meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19. In other business, the board: • Removed irom the scheduled agenda at the request of County Sheriff Dar Leaf a rec­ ommendation to approve purchase of a full­ body image scanner for use at the county jail. The sheriff requested the item be pulled because a representative from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority is not here to discuss it. I’m not sure when it will be back on the agenda.” • Approved a contract between the Office of Community Corrections and Debra Sue Kruse for GED instruction services. • Approved the Barry County 2013 appor­ tionment report with a requested correction to a typographical error on the report commis­ sioners received one week ago. • Denied an application from John Wesolowski of Orangeville Township lo enter a 100-acrc land parcel into the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program due to lack of meeting the required 51 percent minimum tillable acreage required. • Received a request from Hastings resi­ dent David Dilno for direction on lodging a formal complaint against the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Since March 25, Dilno said, he has received “nothing but a Martin Harry Breitner HASTINGS, MI - Martin Harry Breitner, age 52. of Hastings, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on November 11, 2013. Marty was born on September 4, 1961 in Toledo. OH. the son of James Breitner and Geraldine (Buchelt) Scobey. He graduated from Hastings High School and went on to attain his certified welding degree. Marty was self employed. He loved hunting and fishing, Marty always had a positive alti­ tude and would help anyone that asked. Marty also enjoyed snowmobiling, working on cars and motors, and doing construction for family and friends. . Marty was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Forester Breitner, and stepsister Vicki Lynd Root. Marty is survived by his children, Kwinton Breitner and Breton Breitner of Hastings; stepchildren, Jeffrey Hoisington. Darnel Hoisington and Staci Schrotenbocr; mother. Gerry Scobey of Hastings; father, Jnn (Sandra) Breitner of Hastings: sisters. Susan Gentry and Victoria (Frank Vining) Brenner of Hastings and Janice (Ron) Parsons of Elgin. Oregon; stepbrother. Alan Lynd o Battle Creek; special friend, Jan Barry' and son. Alex Barry; former wife. Gayle B'eitner. nieces. Jennifer (Erie) Benson. Cort (I m) Derengow ski. Susan Dorsey. Alayna Fores e . best dog friends. Lippy and Johnny and many ‘"■Ito family requests that memorial contribu­ tions be made to the funeral home to help cover final expenses. nr;,inv Funeral services will be held Friday. November 15.2013 at II a.m. at the Girrtocn Funeral Home in Hastings Visitation H be held one hour poor to serv.ee tune. Reverend Roger Claypool will officiate the «rv“£ Anangements by Girrbach FuneraI Home. please visit our website at wWW«‘^ef“r neralhorae.net to sign lhe online gues to leave a memory or message for lhe family. “One Pr°Perl>^ is owned by som < Anzona‘ hdated r .y omc°nc from an ‘?^unt»cs d°suci,\.. .°f!1CSC ,h,ngs like ?h a | .nd bank. |**Ion,a County, which •°Approv«i the hire of Dawn to fill the vacant position of community «>■ rections/adult drug court coordinator. • Approved grant contracts for the * drug court, lhe Swift and Sure Sanctions p bation program and district court s so ne y court. f . • Approved the use of appropriated tunas by the trial court administration to staff mag­ netometers at lhe county’s two court ouil ings. ,r • Received a presentation from Edwaro u. Micklatchcr. executive director of the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council, reviewing the work of the 12-county organization in natural resource conservation and development projects. Micklatchcr offered his group’s expertise to the county in areas such as grant writing and education. . “Conservation education is our biggest area,” said Micklatcher, who also pointed out that the council’s programs are offered free of charge. “There’s nothing in schools today showing kids how to value and how to protect natural resources.” Gw,n"Xe s& ,nCdia c°mmunica"onS V owini??!, g?“idcn,s lhal hav<: 0CCU-n«and W.iS|.^„P?r!ed lhat' beiwccn his H“S''ngtrVplace>lh1 d dr°P “Dcs-400 jumps *,av<1 of aii . scas°n. more than twice the number ot all drup zonej Michigan“,fWL^Io1lhevnUmber of incidents. wc’ve also E > look ilt injurics _ we only orted Gwinn' Tha> skydiver. Gwinn reported, ls recovering fully and has said he II back to jump again. The Michigan M*e Poltcc a|s0 cleared Sk dive Hastings m any wrongdoing. “So.JI * not from a lack of training,” com­ mented Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson, to wh,ch Gwinn responded, “It was the lack of one pcn>on not following instruc­ tions.” The board meets next for its commiltee-ofthc-whole session Tuesday, Nov. 19, in its meeting chambers at the Barry County Courthouse, beginning at 9 a.m. City council proclaims Westerns celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Joseph and Mary Lewis to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary On November 16. 1943, this couple, Joseph and Mary (Brock) Ixwis, were mar­ ried in Denver, Colorado. Joseph was active in the air force and Mary working for North American Aircraft. On this dale, they celebrate 70 years of marriage and serve faithfully to God and each other. They have six children. Lawanda Converse. Sharon Travis, Lenay Lawrence, Chery l Snyder. Wes Ixwis and Sue Lewis. They have several grandchildren, great-grandchil­ dren and great-great-grandchildren. To celebrate, cards may be sent to: 2905 S. Charlton Park Road, Lot 41, Hastimis, Ml 49058. recognition to women’s club Consistent with Mayor Frank Campbells’ Autumn of Thanks Program, the Hastings City Council gave important recognition at its meeting Tuesday to the 120-year anniversary of the Hastings Women’s Club. Founded in 1893, the club was the first women’s club of its kind in Hastings and the organization’s intent was to further the knowledge and self-improvement of its mem­ bers and to work for civic improvement. The club’s first main goal was to establish a library in Hastings. The goal became real­ ized when the Women’s Club opened the first library in Hastings, in 1895, initially private to club members and then, open lo lhe public, in 1896. Emphasizing the decades of involvement by the club in numerous charitable, civic, and environmental causes, Campbell shared some of 12 decades’ worth of activities and efforts provided by the club to lhe Hastings commu­ nity. The Hastings Women's Club has continued through the years donating books, annual donations, volunteering in reading programs and assisting with the moves of lhe library to its various locations. The club has initiated projects to beautify the City of Hastings, has sponsored the Christmas Home and Quilt tours, has promoted conservation by educat­ ing its members on Barry County land and water conservation, has organized lhe imple­ mentation of the service organizations sign on West Stale Street, and has begun lhe first Hastings senior citizens programs. Organizations and programs such as the YMCA, the Hastings High School Senior Girls Tea, Head Start and Barry County Youth Leadership groups, have all received support and sponsorship by the Women’s Club. The Hastings Women’s Club sponsors the Jump Start Your Future Scholarship program for Hastings High School senior girls and for women in the community returning to school in the nursing field. The regular city council business agenda was brief, not including the half hour work­ shop presentation by auditors Rehmann Robson regarding the fiscal year ending June 30. 2013. The city is in lhe black with respect lo budget this year, and “we have money in the bank,” said City’ Clerk Tom Emery. “Although, excels revenue is earmarked for 2014 budget requirements, we have done better financially this year than we did last year," reported Emery. Other actions taken by the city council included: • Suggestions by Councilman A! Jarvis to move city elections to even years. • Accepted invoices for sidewalk and curb work done by Roy Concrete. • Accepted invoices by Peerless Midwest Inc. for the rebuilding of water and sewer service pumps. • Listened to a presentation by Lori Antkoviak and Julie Nakfoor Pratt on Safe Harbor, a counseling and service center for children of sexual abuse. • Received a report from Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach informing lhe council of the progress of the $1.2 million wastewater improvement project beginning this month. • Received notice that the department of public servives has replaced two fire hydrants and completed winterizing city parks. • Received notification lhat the demolition of the house and garage on the Riverside Cemetery property would begin this week. Hubert R and Gloria (Reed) Western were married on November 14, 1953 al the Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek I his year they will celebrate their 60th anniver­ sary with a family dinner. Their children are Bryan (Linda) Western of Scotts. Brad (Susan) Westen) of Big Fork. MT, Susan Western of Allegan and Connie (Dr. Eric) Leep of Hastings. They have 13 grandchil­ dren, Diane and Anita Western, Brandon, Jacob and Dalton Western, Tyler (Anja). Brady Harmon and Dustin Smith. Jordan (Dana), Montana and Morgan Leep. They enjoy traveling, visiting friends, spending time on lhe golf course and their grandchil­ dren. They reside in Hastings Newborn babies Ncvaeh Grace, bom al Pennock Hospital on Oct. 23, 2013, at 9:12 p.m to Frances Adkins and Paul Hegedus of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Grace Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 25,2013 at 12:01 a.m. to Mark and Sarah Shoemaker of Vermontville. Weighing 5 lbs. 11 ozs. hnd' 19 inches'long. •. ' *■»•*’** • Ashton Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26. 2013 at 10:12 p.m. to Beverly and Brandon Lawrence of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 18' 1/2 inches long. ♦♦♦♦♦ Jamie Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24, 2013 al 6:16 a.m. to Paige Starkey of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Neo Lester Lewis, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26, 2013 at 7:08 a m. to Amber Phillips and Neo Kuras of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Arlanah Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26. 2013 at 3:16 a.m. to Kaylce Harris and James Thompson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Braxton King, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 30, 2013 at 3:42 a.m. to Kayla and Brandon Wilkins of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. ***** Lillian Claire, bom at Pennock Hospital at 8:40 a.m. to Mary and Steve Kaiser of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. ***** Zane Elijah, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 1. 2013 at 7:57 a.m. to Andrew and Sarah Boness of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Sue’s Team 29-15; C&N Girls 28-16: Look Ins. 25.5-16.5; CB’s 24-16; Team I 23-22; Coleman Agency 22.5-17.5; LO-K-Ton 3 21­ 23; Team Turkey 20-24; Broadway BP 12-31; Ghost Team 0-44. High Game - Renee B. 204; Tammy D. 199; Tari 191. High Series -Tammy D. 562; Paula R. 475; Renee B. 464. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 32-8; Eye & ENT 26-14; Boniface Construction 21-19; Brush Works Painting 20-20; Delton Suds 16-24. Good Games and Series Women - A. Tasker 158-402; J. Shurlow 152; N. Boniface 156; L. Elliston 192; T. Christopher 175; B. Norris 133-373; F. Smith 185-502. Monday Mixerettes Dean’s Dolls 30-10; Nashville Chiropractic 29-11; Kent Oil 24-16; Dewey’s Auto Body 22-18; Creekside Growers 12-28. Good Games and Series - E Ulrich 185; J. Allien 189: M. Rodgers 167-450; C. Hurless 146; V. Carr 177-497; K. Fowler 186; N. Potter 154-443. 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Elaine Garlock F?? meeting for the at lhe nonh edge of a Niethamer field near 1 ’T* Society at the Flight House ai 7 p hT'Shi 7 *' mc . 43 with elaborate equipment atop. Run,° decorating nf th *m’ c^,c^,tcm " ill be arc lhat it involves preparation for dlt’,n? a >"* S»X J mCmOry ,rces So™ of <h» lation of Verizon equipment. Along the x ™nts ffinL Z * co,orful «"7 of on»- of the pole is a small structure and also a arg «X J.X T !he “rlicr >««• tank o£ propane gas. The building and ta hanging nr *®»ding of all names and were not apparent until the com was cut. He <oXSg°entZW T“ ' ™s 15 « arc two items that had been installed wit oi on* Chrism. lha,1cnds w,lh the singing of any visibility from lhe road. served. Caro1 Rcfroshmcnt.s will be Leah Abbott was pleased to weeks ago have a visit from her brother. Dale Rice an TuIsdnJrK’R,VCtnMuscUm group will meet his wife from Galesburg. Ionia aUO aVm 9’ * Blanchani Housc in Monday brought the first measurable snow­ fall of the winter season. It was a pretty sig1 ofIOReti2HUnc >Uni\°f MichiSan Association to sec the fresh white snow littered with yel­ Thursri x- ^c^cx> Personnel will meet low leaves from one tree. Most of the leaves N°v’ 21. at a different spot. Tlris arc down, so residents can possibly givc 1 e CHur , H.‘ ,ncel al First United Methodist yards one last raking, mulching or mowing. Mnv \in °n,a W,lh a catcrcd meal. The Com harvest continues with the big I mCCling inc,udcs a collection machines cutting wide swaths as they chew ph . bcnefit Ei*ht CaP recipients for their way across the tall fields, fractor-trucks Chnstmas gifts. A different program is in go in tandem to receive the com from the bins itore with members expected to bring some on lhe combines. of their collections of hobby items and be pre­ United Methodist Women of Central pared to “bring and brag” or show and tell. United Methodist Church met Monday in the Tne upcoming free movies compliments of church lounge fortheir annual Thank offering U’e. °?.’a bounty Historical Society are for program and business items. Tuesday, some today “Sno’ Wonder,” next week. Australia; of lhe same people attended the Alethian Dec. 5. Costa Rica; Dec. 12, New Zealand; meeting at the home of Phylis Armstrong, and Dec. 19, a special Christmas show. with Virginia Decker the co-hostess. The Ionia County Genealogical Society The monthly Fresh Food Initiative distribu­ met Saturday at the Freight House with more tion is set for Tuesday, Nov. 19. This is a joint than 60 present to hear Wayne Simmons of effort of Central United Methodist Church DeWitt with his review of websites he has and Cargill, which provides funding and also created. Refreshments were served by the workers. The food items arc given to lowWheatons. * income citizens. In summer the church park­ Drivers on Martin Road last week were ing lot was used. Now it is indoors. Man charged after fatal accident A 52-y ear-old Hastings man died at lhe scene of a one-vehicle accident shortly after midnight Nov. 12. and lhe 53-year-old driver has been charged with operating a motor vehicle causing a death. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies reported the passenger. Martin Breitner, was ejected from lhe vehicle and died at lhe scene of the accident on South M-37 near Sager Road, in Hastings Township. The driver, Kip Anthony Morris. 53, of Battle Creek, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle causing death and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. His bond has been set at $100,000 cash or surety, and he is being held in the Barry County Jail. Sheriff’s deputies said lhe vehicle rolled over. Officers said they do not believe either the driver or passenger were wearing seaibealts. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in lhe crash. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by Hastings Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance. Short-term v$, long-term investments: What’s the difference? At various times, many . frustrated by the perfonni may feel ments. For example, they of ,hc'r ,!’vest; they don’t get it - Orth ' 8row*' nndr their investment won’t llui"k thc u“uC,°[ does. However, some of (hi?, " n’u.ch' b be alleviated if investor, ',n|stration might X investments. 0,,Werm and .lAort- What defines long-term . . inVe5,nSe,mve^enuTe those *eh|d“ 1’,'“ >™ intend to hold for more than one year - ln genera)|y intend to hold them for «vcra/. On the other hand, you usually ho|J short -term investments for one year or lc„ You can find several k ’ distinctions between short-term and long-term vchicIes. Here are a few to consider. . . They carry different cxpecl(lt[l)ns. When you purchase an investment that you intend to keep for many years, you may be expecting the investment to increase in value so that you can eventually se i it for a prDfit. jn addition, you may be looking for the investment to provide income. When you purchase a short­ term vehicle, you are generally not expecting much in the way of a return or an increase in value. Typically, you purchase short-term $1268.63 $20.76 15,750 616M SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Delton Kellogg Schools NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 12, 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. Delton Kellogg Schools is participating in Schools of Choice for the 2013-2014 school year. Students who reside in districts adjoining Delton Kellogg’s district are eligible to be accepted. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Applications will be accepted Nov. 18-Nov. 29, 2913. Send written requests to: City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING xjntica Is hereby given that the Planning Commission of lhe City n HmIm ” hold a Pubi c Hearing on Monday. December 2. 20V3 at 7:00 PM In lhe City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East n«i8Gj Stalo Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing Is for lhe Planning Number ftuze! Jointer 08-55-250-014-00 08-55-250-029-00 08-55-250-028-00 08-55-250-027-00 08-55-250-025-00 08-55-250-024-00 08-55-250-017-00 08-55-250-023-00 08-55-250-018-00 08-55-250-020-00 08-55-250-022-00 06-55-250-019 00 Choice Superintendent’s Office Delton Kellogg Schools 327 N. Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-9225 ' NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION ass: es»« oQUULaS 1435 S. Hanover 1504 S. Hanover 1510 S. Hanover 1600 S. Hanover 1608 S. Hanover 1616 S. Hanover 1611 S. Hanover 1624 S. Hanover 1633 S. Hanover 1700 S. Hanover 1704 S. Hanover 1745 S. Hanover proposed amendment Written comments wiH be Hastings. Michigan at Hasids City Hail. J^^^nutus of sa>d hear- 49058. Requests for f”s City Clerk at the same ,ng should be directed to lhe Hastings uay Sealed proposals will be received at the offir t the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 \vJ»°u n Highway. P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058 um , A.M. Monday December 9, 2013 for thi* °-L items. ne Specifications and additional information h? obtained at the Road Commission Office at ,» address or at our web site al barrycrc.oro * lhe ab0Vt Grass Seed n Scraper Blades Cleaning Supplies Guardrail Erosion Control Traffic Control Sign. Agricultural Uas* Nub & Bolb The Board reserves the right to reject any 0 posals or to waive irregularities in the hpo •r Pr0'z the Commission. interest of address. ,p isonable aids and serv.ces The City will provide nece »sary J*°CJert( (lrit.phone number upon f<vo days notice to Hastings G y • .eoo-649-3777. PW-945-2468) or TDD call rotoy ' Bou Thomas E. Emery C<ty Clerk 775S1773 investments for the relatively greater degree of principal protection they arc designed to provide. • They meet different needs al different limes of life. You will have different invest­ ment needs at different times of your life. When you’re young, and just starting out in your career, you may require a mix of longand short-term investments. You might need the short-term ones to help pay for a down payment on a home, while lhe long­ term ones could be used to help build resources for your retirement. But later in life, when you’re either closing in on retirement, or you’re already retired, you may have much less need for long-term vchicIes, with a corre­ sponding increase in your need for short-term investments. • They can satisfy different goals. If you purchase investments that you intend to hold for the long term, you probably have a long­ term goal in mind — such as building resources to help pay for a comfortable retire­ ment or leaving a legacy. On the other hand, a BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMIT OF THE COUNTY7?J0Nhov Frank M. Fiala rt BARRY David D. Sulm,. thairnun I). David Dykstra Cein^r •$42.44 -.94 +132 -77M short-term investment would be more appro­ priate if you know that you will need a certain amount of money at a certain time — perhaps to purchase a car or to fund a vacation • They carry different risks. All investments carry some type of risk. One of the biggest risks associated with long-term investments is volatility, the fluctuations in the financial markets that can cause investments to lose value. On the other hand, short-term invest­ ment vehicles may be subject to purchasing power risk — the risk that your investment’s return will not keep up with inflation. As an investor, you’ll probably need a mix of long-term and short-term vehicles. By knowing the differences between these two categories, you should have a good idea of what to expect from your investments — and this knowledge can help you make those choices that arc right for you. This article was written hy Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY —STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 37.31 -.22 AT&T 35.12 -.77 BPPLC 46.03 -.96 CMS Energy Corp 26.91 -.54 Coca-Cola Co 39.85 +.35 Conagra 3228 -.10 Eaton 7120 +1.85 Family Dollar Stores 6856 -.62 Fifth Third Bancorp +.42 19.56 Aowserve CP 70.19 -.13 Ford Motor Co. 16.72 -.38 General Mills 50.31 -.23 -.44 General Motors 36.66 Intel Corp. 2443 -.40 -1.07 Kellogg Co. 6205 7.:/ 97.55 +.16 McDonald's Corp 150.03 +7.42 Perrigo Co. > 31.45 +.23 Pfizer Inc. 61.70 +1.46 Sears Holding 6.27 -.37 Spartan Motors 23.04 -.51 Spartan Stores -.83 73.23 Stryker +.17 15.52 TCF Financial +1.37 78.66 Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE Kip Anthony Morris of EDWARD JONES by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: AJ7 V-.AJ7 32 4:7 64 ♦:9 8 WEST EAST 4: Q 10 8 52 ♦: K 9 6 3 V: K85 ♦:Q95 ♦:K 10 2 V:Q 10 4 ♦:3 AQ7 6 SOUTH: 4:4 /[> a* nn .t V:9 6 ♦: AKJ 1082 • 4: J 5 4 3 • ». ’r-' Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: Pick it North East South Pass Pass 2 West Pass List week we looked at the spade suit. The pair who controls lhe spade suit has the boss suit in the game of bridge. Let’s see what happened in a weekly duplicate game at a local club. The bid­ ding was fairly uniform until it came around to South. With not quite enough total points lo open lhe bidding in the West, the North, and lhe East, it was up to South lo determine the fate of this hand. How would you have bid this hand? Arc there any guidelines or rules to help you out of this particular pickle? Let’s take a look. Sitting in fourth seat in a game of bridge is a particularly hot seat. You determine lhe fate of the hands and your decision, right or wrong, can influence the way the hand is played. South looked at her beautiful diamonds and became attached lo them. With only nine high can! points and some length points in diamonds, she thought she would have no trouble winning the bid. It was evident to her that lhe other three players had something but what she failed to realize is lhat she did not have the boss suit. The boss suit is, of course, lhe spade suit. With only one spade in her hand, lhat should have sent a warning shot across the bow of her bridge ship. South's bid? Did you guess one diamond or two diamonds? A two diamond bid would be construed in the North/South part­ nership as a weak two diamond bid. promising al least six diamonds with most of her points in the diamond suit. That appeared to be South’s thinking on her bid of either one diamond or two diamonds. The problem with weak two bids is. of course, is that they are preemptive and weak by nature, and all know that. Weak two bids arc better used in first, second, or third position rather than broadcasting your weak hand to the table in fourth seal. There docs not seem to be a reason to preempt when you arc lhe last bidder. Buy the contract as cheaply as you can or pass out the hand. . Once the door was opened, however, it was not long before East/Wcst found their fit in spades. They had been given an opportunity to enter the bidding that they should not have had and they took full advantage of the mistake lhal South had made. East/Wcst easily bid the spades to the two or three level and" easily expected to make that bid, especially when West knew lhat her singleton diamond would be very useful on this hand. The bidding infonnation given out by South on her disastrous bid gave away lots of useful information to the East/West pair. Perhaps, North should have recognized his partner’s predicament and supported lhe diamond suit immediately, pushing lhe East/Wcst lo an unmakcable contract. North knew that North and South had nine diamonds between them, but, alas, that did not happen either. North'South ended up with a bad score on this hand, and the East/Wcst team who had been granted a gift took top scoring honors on this hand. What could South have done to reverse that situation so that it would not happen again in the future? Bridge is always about learning from our past mistakes. What is the lesson to learn here? Today’s hand illustrates the need lo know and apply a useful rule or guideline of bridge. Called the Rule of Fifteen, it simply suites the following: The Rule of Fifteen allows the bridge player in the Fourth Seat, after three passes, to determine w hether or not she should open the bidding. The Rule of Fifteen states that lhe Fourth Hand should only open the auction if the number of high card points and the number of SPADES equal the sum of 15 or more. Also called Pearson Points, the Rule of Fifteen's logic and reasoning is as follows: w ith the high cards most likely spread evenly around the table, as evidenced by today’s hand, the Fourth Scat should only open with a preponderance of spades, implying that she has lhe boss suit of spades. Having the spade suit prevents the opposition, as happened in today’s hand, from getting into the auction and stealing the bid away. So...what should South have done with today's hand? Using the Rule of Fifteen, she should have counted her high card points and her spade(s). Counting South’s high card points, we can see lhat she only had nine high card points. Counting •he singleton spade and adding it to the nine high card points. South easily can see that she had nlv ten points, not even close lo the needed fifteen required by the Rule of Fifteen. South’s choice at this point? A quick and decisive use of the Pass card! She would have saved her partnership f om a bottom score and vaulted them into a top score. East/Wcst might have reached the spade -ontract on some very light bidding on their own before it reached lhe Fourth Seat, but why help the opposition? Using the Rule of Fifteen is an effective and useful rale or guideline to have. Once pain this is something that partnerships must be aware of and help each other, reviewing such strategies from time to tihtc. Use fifteen minutes together and review the Rule of Fifteen. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teach^ es bridge classes al local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge hlog at: hup:/!bctfabridgeinbarrycountyniichigan.blogspot.com ) �II L°caliving proof of adoptions at work a The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 14. 2013 - Pago 9 * ---------------------- '■---------------—• b' lunches «nd d.nne« nild sha,. filledyear. >he Pa«Jn8'««children. for their bccn eanng thev have legally adopted .f of whom ^^fivecbi^n^-^ wards of the state and cr,lcrcd Income ter care system where likcl ’llfcthe losK.^ snlit up. Th* sixth . ^""“Id have It’s a lot of work and rnn, • 75- and 76-year-old retirecTwhn"" f°[lhc children ages 15. 14.12, ( *hon |lave Barry’s red-coated army tion and got a license and in three hours had the buck hanging up. L.D. Jackson. Merrill Streeter and Norris Shuck got bucks the first Vanguard now in camp preparing for day in lhe game area. Ralph Tigler got one up sea-son’s opening Monday; hunt in Bar" north and Ben Hurdlebrink brought his down lor first time since 1926 near Republic. Mark Kershaw got his buck at Bruce Crossing thc third day, and Orval and The annual trek into Michigan’s great deer Merrill Robar each gone one. George country is underway. Bradshaw brought one back from up north 311 ?CJtions of Barr> County carloads and Carl McGuffy and his buddy got two of hunters laden with all the equipment lhe bears in Canada. ?Ch’C2f <?nd‘ Pocketbook can stand are heading Other successful hunters checked by toward the Straits, the lake docks, “around the Coryell included George Morrison, a spike; horn or into northern Michigan for the year­ Francis Leach, a six-pointer: Red Morrison, ly I5-day deer hunt which opens Monday and Homer Cameron. Dick Bush. Bill Bush. J. continues until Nov. 30. Schumaker, Barton and Laurence Bourdo and Barr>' County’s northbound army of red Carl Sabin, who brought in a 285-pound bear. coats is estimated to number over 2.000, and Compared with the northern hunting their big wish now is for a blanket of snow to grounds, the southern counties in which cover the hinterlands, weather cold enough to buckshot must be used have few deer and will keep their bucks after the kill - and of course have few hunters - and getting as close as 30 patience and skill enough to bring them yards is going to take stalking skill of a high down. order, or some exceptionally fine luck. For die first time .since 1926, nimrods can Buckshot hunters will have the same hand­ stalk bucks in the area below the Muskegon- icap in this respect as archers, w'hose average Saginaw Bay line, which includes Barry kill is made at 30 yards. County, and many will be out in lhe local The conservation department recommends state game area at daybreak Monday morning the larger sizes of buckshot. 0 and 00, for attempting to fill their licenses close to home. deer, while 2s and 4s are preferred by fox Barry deer hunters however, will be limited hunters. A 12-gauge 00 Remington buck has to lhe use of buckshot and are going to need nine pellets, while a 12-gauge 0 load has 12 more of lhe old-fashioned Indian-sly le hunt­ pellets. Thc 00 size eastern scale (No. 3 ing ability than rifle hunting in the north ever according to the western naming system) con­ demanded of them. tains nine pellets .34 of an inch in diameter in Quoting reports of the leading manufactur­ the 12-gauge shell. ers of sporting anus and ammunition.ra ISO-' Shotguns capable of holding up to six grain bullet in a 30'06 rifle has an extreme shots may be used range of 4,400 yards and an effective range of Hunters moving northward have been 700 yards, and a rifled 12-gauge slug has an reminded to purchase their deer tags before extreme range of 1,200 yards and an effective leaving - and lo make certain they attach their range of 100 yards. back tags. A shotgun slug is banned for hunting deer Conservation and state police officials have in Barry and other counties below the again set up their elaborate emergency com­ Muskegon-Saginaw line. Also illegal, munications system, and all hunters may take according to information from lhe slate con­ advantage of it. All nimrods need do is lo servation department, is thc use of ‘stringed” inform their families where they intend to buckshot loads, paraffin loads or any buck­ hunt, and then inform the state police post or shot load stuck or lied together in a manner conservation office nearest to their camps of lhat prevents the shot from dispersing. their whereabouts. Then, if an emergency Rifles, even 22s may not be used in Barry occurs, it is only necessary for those at home County. to notify the state police and the message will •The maximum danger zone with buckshot be sent by radio to the registration station, is only 300 yards, and most of lhe deer killed from where it will be delivered by an officer here w ill be shot at 30 to 60 yards, according of either of lhe departments. to game experts. Many Barry* hunters will head for the Earl Coryell, while helping out at his son, Upper Peninsula, where last year 41.6 percent Jeromes, gas station on Marsh Road at Gun of the hunters were successful, killing 31,449 Lake, turned in a list of .successful deer deer, in the U.P. last year there were 4.63 hunters for each of the 16,300 square miles in hunters. Merrit Pike, Orangeville, knocked down an the area. Others will hunt in thc Lower Peninsula, eight-point buck the first week and Ed Manchester hit one with a hall tree five limes where 36.4 of lhe hunters were successful in before bringing him down ... Ralph Miller 1947. The Ix>wer Peninsula kill last year was showed a 210-pound bear taken in Luce 97,721. but there were 7.68 hunters per County the first day, and Cecil Morris, square mile. Every individual hunter is being urged by Orangeville, look an eight-point buck in Yankee Springs within three minutes after safely men to be careful, and to remember that: taking his stand. A .22 long rifle cartridge is dangerous up to Dick Fool checked in a seven-pointer taken at 2:30 lhe opening day and Homer Norman one mile. A .3O-.3O is dangerous up lo 1 1/2 miles. got a nine-point a half mile from his home. A .30-.06 is dangerous up to two miles. Don Marshall, who lives near Martin, went A .22 bullet will penetrate al least seven out to do the milking and look his gun along. one-inch boards, so be careful where you lack He had his buck before the job was done. Mrs. Douglas LaCourse. according to up your target. Coryell. saw a deer, ran down to Jerome’s sta- But lhe retirees said ih a™ 8. ond thought to adopting i Vtr gave a secXn theprental righi^“ild™ terminated after several ye * *fp?rcn,s werc neglect. TKe Pattoks say Rented to have a house filled happy children. ‘‘“8‘ttcr ol The Pattoks are among family members rather than have thc d|.) H go into the foster care syMcin and for adoption opportunities. In 2010, statistics fTOn) ,he Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System showed that there were 5.235 foster children in Michigan watting to ad()p,cd AnJ |he average length of stay for childn;n jn f()s|er care waiting for adoptJon Ls more lhan ? J/2 years. ' To help celebrate adoplion!) and families, lhe Barry County 56B District Court will par­ ticipate in a Michigan Adoption Day ceremo­ Jerry and Sandi Pattok hold a picture of their six grandchildren — five of whom the ny at 4 p.m. Friday, NOv. 22. District Court Pattoks have adopted and the sixth they have legal guardianship over. Judge Mike Schipper and staff of thc district court will host the ceremony and reception to adopting lhe children. which arc open to the community. Michigan “We knew it would be life-changing. But What: Michigan Adoption Day Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman we just had to do it. We had a bond with all Ceremony will be the guest speaker for thc ceremony these kids. It was an easy decision,” he said. When: 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 that gives thanks for families. They admit it hasn’t always been an easy Where: Barry County 56 B District The 56 B District courtroom is located in adjustment, but one they’ve made out of love thc courts and law building in downtown for lhe children. Court Courtroom, courts and law build­ Hastings Thc reception will follow the cere­ ing, 206 W. Court St., Hastings “We used to travel a fair amount. But we mony in the first-floor community room of don’t travel very much an) more,” said Jerry, Who: Hosted by Judge Michael lhe courts and law building. Anyone wanting remembering trips to Poland, England. Schipper and district court staff to attend should call 269-945-1404 ext. 1057 Hawaii and /Maska. Keynote Speaker: Michigan Supreme to leave a message for the number of atten­ “Two of lhe girls and 1 stayed at Camp Court Justice Stephen Markman dees. Newaygo. That’s traveling now,” said Sandi. RSVP. 269-945-1404, community is Michigan Adoption Day is held each year The Pattoks find support through a Kinship invited to attendaround Thanksgiving. Participating courts Care Support Group in Barry County and say finalize adoptions, hold parties for adoptive they’ve received a lol of support from friends families and educate the public about the and neighbors as well. church and from school and YMCA pro­ . adoption process. Al^higan Adoption Day is । “You know.tlic say ing, ‘It lakes a village to grams. Everyone’s helping,.and t^ic are cd-sponsored by lhe Michigan Supreme raise a child?’ Well it really does. Here, lhe thriving. They have a stable home and a sta­ Court, Michigan Department of Human kids have support from us. from our family at ble life and we’re all doing well.” said Jerry. Services, Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange, and lhe Child Welfare Services Division of the State Court Administrative Office. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN In 2012, Michigan reported 272 adoptions, according to the U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Consular Affairs. In thc years NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT from 1999 to 2012, lhe state had reportedly SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING 10.395 adoptions. The Pattoks say they have reason to cele­ brate — even if the adoptions weren’t what TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OE THE TOWNSHIP OF they expected in their retirement years. PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ‘‘All of the kids are doing ver)' well, and they’re involved in different things,” said PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties with­ Sandi. She said the children finally have a sta­ in the OAKRIDGE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 13-1 benefited by the pro­ ble home environment — something diey had­ posed road project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. n’t always had before. At one time, Sandi said The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of lhe project with­ some of the children were shuffled between in die aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with different schools four times in one year. the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, Now, the Pattoks see college in the future which assessment is in thc total amount of $127,000. for the children and successful careers. We’re giving them experiences and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has opportunities kids should have,” said Sandi. reported to lhe Township Board that thc assessment against each parcel of land within said “And they’re just thriving.” District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of ’and in said Some of the children are in band, other, District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said ran cross country. IKy pl soccer t0 District. camp, and attend church regularly Jeny said they never gave a second thoucht PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of thc Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at (he hearing in thc special assess­ ment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to thc Michigan Tax Tribunal. K9 team tracks break-in suspects west of Gun Lake 1\vo men were arreSIed Nov 10 after allegedly breaking mto a home in Wayland NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH and onTfor are required. Documenb can only be obtained by general contractor and subcontract “ay X the Bid Document., at selected plan rooms located in Mtcbigan. Architect: Landmark Design Group, P-C3900 Linden. >E, Suite C Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Telephone: (616) 956-0606 The work is described as follows: . r intv Central Dispatch. Furnish all materials, labor and incidental Tr^ning Room addition to harry ot , operation the 'Draining Room addition to the Harry' services required to complete and ,e<l |nKtion js approximately 2.444 square feet. The Dispatch County Central Dispatch. Area of ‘construction. An early spring 2014 construction start Center must remain operational anJ -wcuk our x is requested. . ..., o rves the rigid io reject any and all bids and choose the lhe Barry County Cent. J Dietch Author., bid Hut is in the best interest of the Authority. ■—■ Michigan State Police from lhe Wayland Post were called to a break-in in progress in the area of I3lst Avenue and 4 h) about 6:45 n.m. lite homeowner, discoVeri.d ,he sus^cls in their garage. The lw0 ,hcn • nc Slate Police used a k9 (he t oT M m 'eam I9‘ and 20-ycar-old men ?ou|h ()f h S(_c„e where one was taken inln , • i „ ' 10 fcustody> and the sectmd। contmued to 1Icc A short time later, pohee said ,he Kq |cam pteked up lhe second , anJ located him. Both men were Uken l0 ,he A„ n County Jan on eh. rge, (|f h restsimg mid obsinKt,ng entettng, and laraen fi,,,,, a b|(. Police recovered sun^, . - ,..., ,A,tted stolen property and arc continuing to w^l . • ’ Ship of the items. 'kl<>'dennlyowiterAllegan County. Sh,rilT w ( Police and the InM p„|iw > trackmg the suspects by h area. L d cily wi,h PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest lhe special assessment, or shall be per­ mitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet al the I.GI (Large Group Instruction) Auditorium at Delton-Kellogg High School at 327 N. Grow St., Delton, Michigan, on Wednesday, November 20. 2013. at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of review­ ing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined al the hearing. Any person object ing to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before lhe close of thc hearing or within such other time as thc Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTIIER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or fol­ lowing the above public hearing the owner or any person having an inlerert in the real prop­ erty specially assessed may file a written appeal of thc special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of thc special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to K held for lhe purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and con­ sidering confirmation of the roll. Prairieville Township will provide necessity reasonable auxiliary aids and strxices. such as signers for thc hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being cunsidt red at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities al the hearing upon s« wn (7) days notice lo thc Pr.inicvilte Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services .should contact the Prairieville Township Ckrk Ted DeVnes. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269)623-2664 �10 - Thursday, November 14. 2013 - The Hartings Banner La infill! JKJL I____ I ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Economic summit, expo highlight local business investments Dan Manning speaks to the audience about the economic importance of broad­ band accessibility to local merchants by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The mysteries of die economy got a little less baffling for Barry County folks at lhe Thursday. Nov. 7, Barry County Economic Development Summit and Business Expo — as they always do when economic researcher George Erickcek provides his annual stale of Barry County address. Erickcek. the senior regional analyst with thc W.E. Upjohn Institute, maintains a strong focus on West Michigan, and has provided an economic outlook for Barry County for the past 11 yeans. Using specific trends in job cre­ ation, business sector growth and future eco­ nomic strategies as they relate to the region and the state. Erickcek’s reports have been helpful and eagerly anticipated by this Barry County audience each November. Thursday, Erickcek again highlighted cur­ rent economic conditions in Michigan and Barry County, but then provided a bit of a sur­ prise. Slating lhat Michigan’s outlook is verypromising and Barry County’s outlook good but not great, Erickcek suggested that the old JOB FAIRS Join Jen at our Delton Job Fair on Thurs, Nov 21, 10am-1pm at the Delton District Library, 330 N Grove. EmpioymonlGroup has immediate openings in: George Erickcek shares pertinent eco­ nomic information about Barry Countys business growth potential at the Barry County Economic Summit and Expo Nov. Commingling together while enjoying product displays of local businesses, attendants to the economic summit learn something new about Hastings* business diversity 7 economic model followed for decades may no longer be working for Michigan and its busi­ ness citizens and communities. “Corporate profits are increasing without an increase in the workforce." pointed out Erickcek. "This is unprecedented to lhe old model we’ve been working with since 1948.” Optimistically. Erickcek said thc unem­ ployment rale in Michigan is slowly drop­ ping. however, being unemployed for more than six months is unhealthy. "Roughly 45 percent of those who are unemployed for longer than 27 weeks experi­ ence psychological damage, with the Stale reflecting this imbalance in lhe consumer index category." Additional points highlighted by Erickcek included notations lhat interest rates are mov­ ing up but are still at historic lows. More revealing is that national banks are holding $1.8 trillion supplied by thc Federal Reserve, and this number is growing. "But there is something wrong here." said Erickcek. “thc banks aren’t loaning the money. Why? The numbers suggest lhat the business community is not demanding loans. This money is in the Federal Reserve instead of in our hands." Continuing. Erickcek also.said that as of July, employment has increased in Michigan by 42.000 employees. "In this state, for every manufacturing job created. 1.5 jobs outside of manufacturing are also created. All job growth in this state is because of the growth in the manufacturing sector.” said Erickcek. “Since 2009, employ­ ers added 255,000 jobs during our expansion period but lost 408,000 jobs during our reces­ sion period. Auto sales continue to pick up, construc­ tion is increasing, and in Barry County, unem­ ployment is dropping for thc right reasons,” said Erickcek, because it’s being powered by construction. “Currently, the unemployment rate in BarryCounty is 6 percent and dropping." said Erickcek. “however, unemployment can drop because people give up looking." But in Barry County, Erickcek believes it’s because people are finding jobs and construc­ tion is powering the county’s employment sit­ uation. although, “notable increases in job opportunities are showing the most in health care, retail and food service industries; essen­ tially we are becoming a service community," added Erickcek. Also notable is the importance of the eco­ nomic health of neighboring counties. “In 2011. only 31 percent of the residents of Barry County worked in Barry County, while 27 percent worked in Kent County, 10 percent in Kalamazoo County and 9.5 percent in Calhoun County," he noted“How do we get people to move to and live and work in Barry County?* asked Erickcek. A big factor, he said, js thc education attainment levels of thiux»nty’s residents. "In the 25- to 3-Vyear-old demographic, only 31 percent of Barry County residents hold an associate’s degree or higher. In the 35- to 44-year-old category, the number is 33 percent. By appearance, employers are not demanding bachelor or higher degrees lately," said Erickcek. HASTINGS: General Labor $8.50/hr, many sit-down jobs, alt shifts. Industrial, Assembly & Machine Operators: $9/hr, 50 raise after 90 days, all shifts. Machinists: $12/hr, 1st shift - 10 hour days, CNC exp a plus. SOUTHERN GRAND RAPIDS: Inspectors, Mach Operators & Assemblers: $9-$10/hr, all shifts. 6+ months industrial exp required. PLAINWELL: Our Kalamazoo Office is recruiting for Seasonal Workers, Picking and Packing toys and games, Nov 11 to Doc 24, Sfl.OO/hr with lots of overtime if you want it. Stay for the project duration, through Dec 24, and receive .50c extra for every hour you work! BATTLE CREEK: Project Work: S9/hr to start, must be able to work all 3 shifts. Highlighting his 'can do' attitude, instrumental in the successful development o Holiday Inn Express hotel on M-37, Mike Moyle accepts a Economic Impact Awar from Dave Hatfield, Barry County Economic Development Alliance chairman. State Farm agent Jeff Bohm receives an Economic Impact Award from Dave Hatfield, chairman of the board for the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, for updating the image of Middleville’s’ business .district by purchasing and remodel­ ing a ‘gateway’ home for his office location Fielding questions at lhe completion of his address, he took one from Bob Perino. Orangeville Township trustee, regarding thc importance of the resurrection of Detroit lo the well being of Barry County. “On a national level, Detroit is important to the global perception," replied Erickcek. "and at the stale level, it can be difficult to prosper when Michigan's leading city is stressed. However, local decision-making is not influ­ enced by Detroit." Local decision-making that leads to a stronger business community was provided by the event's other keynote speaker. Dan Manning, community technology advisor for ConnectMl. Manning’s nonprofit organization works to create better economic and life opportunities by expanding access, adoption and use of broadband. Specifically in Barry County. Manning pointed out that the challenge is to increase economic diversity while simultane­ ously ensuring Michigan’s competitiveness in the connected global economy of the 21st century. “We work with lhe roughly 140 broadband providers in Michigan.” said Manning. “We build maps from data made available by these providers. The data provided comes from research, surveys and trends.” Manning said he believes broadband is important for multiple reasons, including improved access to infonnation, the opening of opportunities for growth and competitive- ness and reduced expenditures normally asso­ ciated with running a business. /According to Manning. 97 percent of households in Michigan at least have access to broadband. Ninety percent of households in Barry County have access to broadband in some form, and statistics showed 71 percent of Michigan households currently use broad­ band. Additional data provided by Manning iden­ tified a few more economically interesting facts, such as 69 percent of all Michigan busi­ nesses use broadband. 60 percent of rural and small businesses use it. and 59 percent’of businesses in Michigan currently have a web­ site. Answering lhe unspoken question of whyshould Michigan small businesses adopt broadband, Manning presented further statis­ tics. “The median annual income of a business lhat lhat does not use broadband is $70,000,” said Manning. “This amount increases lo S310,00 for businesses with broadband usage, and to $430,000 for those businesses that have a website." Manning encouraged owners to look to thc future in planning their businesses by consid­ ering accessibility lo broadband infrastruc­ ture. adopting and understanding of lhe value of this access and effectively utilizing it, and by taking advantage ‘ of effective website design. 100* Immediate Openings with DENSO: $9 00-S10.80/nr+.30 shift differential; trial-hire. S 13.90 al hire-in. Systex Is hiring for Manufacturing Positions: S5 25-S8.65 hf, all shifts, pay increase after 90 days, Irial-hKe, attendance & quarterly bonuses, great benefits after trial hire. Field Service Techs: Sl6-18/hr, Mon-Thu. 6am-4:30pm; 75% domestic and international travel. Machine Maintenance Technician: $16-22/hr, DOE. 6+ month contract position, knowledge of Alien Bradley preferred, min HS Diploma w*th some coifege preferred, min Of- months exp. Material Handlers/Forkllft Operators/Warehouse: $9/hr, + 30 sm differential, all shift, 6* months recent ■ work history required You MUST apply on-line at wwwcmploymentgroup com BEFORE the job fair. Cant make the job fa-r. apply on-line and then coll 269.7889030 Businesses recognized for local economic impact by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Seven economic development awards were given at the Bony Count} Economic Summit and Expo Thursday. “The .. awards highlight projects that have further-reaching impacts on the economic health of Barry County," said Valerie Byrnes, alliance president and presenter of lhe awards. l\vo businesses were awarded the Building Communities Awards' category Mark Graf, accepted the award on behalf ot MEI Internet Services, Barry’ County's local telephone and telecom company. Byrnes described Graf as “very proactive in expanding high-speed Internet capabilities, even working with competitors to expand thc access to quality Internet service in Barry County.” “They are building and expanding wireless Internet and phone coverage with two towers sites in Rutland township and the Algonquin latke area. ;in«i . here at the C,"'""ly ;,dded lhc «rv ce fiber Servin The) have expanded lo adding a 1 SSc made a commibnen replace all r7„" 'S dollar fiber tipgn.de to a large a,nou: “''“copper ...rerutd add. Byrnes. to ib network. >aid CrnnmuttiUe^’M in the Building •he '■pray Phra tlT'J "ere the sponsors l,f "What re-.u|,.. ^momtHa-'U'f ty partnership u> an ama/in?! communidolkus. enir ler- people ,n\cslcd 1 f ly and donation, --desimi. P^. to hH'ethl^ew^ihing that needed invested in ihe M ’ she >aid. "People ’n‘Pn>vv ihe an.|hu^ with the intention to ^‘i/eii■» in B;tIn ‘ <ind quality of 1^’ 101 tonnsnt lo OUr a<. well .b Ihe award w-J^iiity." v . representing th., |, l>,vnicd to P-»tl> Wood . I cunolhK. j l,Vcon?an^liui^ were given Id • Toni and Linsey Jacinto, owners of thc L’wly relocated Hungry Howie’s. m "The Jacintos laced a few challenges to exercise their choice for relocating their store. They went from [being] property renters to property owners by buying a property on South Jefferson Street. I hey had to convince their corporate office ot their ideas. The Jacintos made a huge reinvestment into the community.” • Also recognized for positively impacting communities in Barry County was Jeff Bohms. State Fann representative “Bohiib purchased a gateway home in Middleville on lhe comer of M-37 and Main Street, investing in the remodeling and appearance to make his business a gateway picsenec to Middleville lor consumers and residents." said Bymrs. • Bonnie Steinman, owner of Hop Head Fanns, an investment of developing 30 acres into a commercial hops Linn near Hickory Corner*. • lhe Cottages al Thornapple Manor recently overcame challenges to opening lhe 23-bcd dementia facility on State Road. Byrnes called it one of the largest contribu­ tors to Barry’ County s economic excellence this year. • Mike and Ann Moyle, owners of thc new Holiday Inn Express hotel on M-37 west of Hastings. received an award •'Mike’s attitude has always been ‘we can do this, we'll work through it. and find a way.’” said Byrnes. “We are a wry philanthropic community.” said Byrnes with supporting applause form the audience. She reminded business owners and com­ munity leaders visit each of the exhibitors in the center and to attend the new technology breakout sessions that were available to offer assistance and support to attendants to the summit. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 2013 - Pago 11 STATE OF MICHia PROBATE C0U COUNTY OF PUBLICATION OF|.jy FILENO.13-2^CE THISNRRM IS AMDEB?^OrCC’08ure S*’* ING TO COLLECT a LCn°LLECTOR ATTEMPT- WposT^ „ SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2013 -7:30 P M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present. Greenfield. Walters. Carr. Bcl’rnore. that event. yoLrdam^ °B!nfl,nOTl9BOeCod soletv tn is “0rna9e®. »< any. shall be limit?'Urn °',hc M ’"““"11«> MORTGAGE^a*.^-a,C’ p,us 'ntercM. Hawthorne. James Absent. Flint Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Adjourned the meeting and went into Closed ' Default has been mado in a mon9^o nude by John C. Session. Reconvened tho meet.ng. Motion to accept tire purchase offer on township thc conditions Sm,“ a La„5 wile o-winalm™ TO‘n ,lnd ATOlna-'' J Sm.m. his MILLC or’0aa°I(,.). to Finn Third Mortgnrje ■ ani r^,^9a9T>’ dMed December 12. 2007. tealMot estate on tofailed. propose a counter offer on real estate in tho matter of Denn, txroeased TO ALL INTERESTED Pa'nck addresses) are unknown whose matter may be barred or affect^ * 'ntetesi in th« TAKE NOTICE: yih« following; NOTICE: On July 19. 13. b of Barry County. Michigan, tr^ rcbatQ U?a Hall, requesting that of Mandy appointed representative of gf Lea Hall bo Wayne Patrick, who died on of Dennis ond approved. 'Was -'gned dOORnrn enr.nU d?'nu*lrV 11. 2008 in Instrument Mnnnr.1 .°°e3,87' ond ““'gnea by said Creditors of the deceased nv‘,Tn.VJ°.F' lh T,’l'd M°aga>)o Company as claims against tho estate •‘• ed that alt 6 k5 d,:>Cumonted by an assignment, in unless presented to the Person^ r OfCver barred records, Michigan, on which mortgage to both the Probate Court an<J pr®5Qntative or ° ^}0,rno<' fo bo duo at the date hereof the 775819*M Representative A,„ e Personal entative withm within 4 moruns mon^Qf sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Seven 0 date of pub­ Thirty-Four and 78'100 Dollars bcalionrof this notice. Notice . .......... «-— Wven that the (5115.734.78). estate will ... then be assigned IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY bi lled persons Under tho power of sate contained in sa d mort­ appearing of record. OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ Robert J. Baker (P57964) PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 225 Hubbard St. be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, 248-502-1400. Allegan, Ml 49010 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in or some part cf them, at public vendue, at the place the conditions of a mortgage made by Edwin R (269) 686-9448 of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Danks, Jr., unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic 1:00 PM, on December 12, 2013. Mandy Lea Hall Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for Capital Sate premises are situated in Charter Township 137 James St. Ono Homo Loans, LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 19, of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are Allegan. Ml 49010 2007 and recorded Juno 6. 2007 in Instrument 77501900 described as: Part of lhe Northwest 1/4 of lhe Number 1181381. Barry County Records. Michigan Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North. Rango NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FOREClosu Said mortgage is now held by Cit'Mortgage, Inc. by 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, THIS FIRM IS A DFBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the date desenbed as commencing at the Northwest comer ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Ahjy ^^MPThereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet atong WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT ?ur Three Hundred Twenty-Thrco and 8*1/100 Dollars the West lino ot said Section 27 to the true point of POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE iFvnu ($115,323.84) including interest at 9.05% per beginning; thence East 200 00 feet parallel with the ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY annum. North line of said Section 27; thcnco South 600.00 attention purchasers tk5l™ory°u" Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ feet parallel with said West fine; thence West rescinded by the circuit court at the request ot tho gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ 200.00 feet parallel with sate North fine; thence video, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Plaintiff. In lhat event, your damages, if any shall North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point be limited solely to the return o! tnB bid |en bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, of beginning. dered at sate, plus interest as determned by tho or some part of them, at publ-c vendue at tho place Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ court Barry County Circuit Court Case No 13-346of holding the circuit court within Barry County.. ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE Michigan at 1 00 PM on DECEMBER 5, 2013. record. IN PURSUANCE and by virtue ol Judgment(s) Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, The redemption period shall bo 6 months from ond-or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ for the County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, mado The following described premises situated in the doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in and entered on the 5th day of September, 2013, in City of Hastings County of Barry and State of . which case the redemption period shall be 30 days a certain cause therein pending, wherein Michigan, to-wit.Lot 63. Aben Johnson’s Addition from the date of such sate Household Finance Corporation III was tho Plaintiff Number 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under and Michael Davis and Terry Davis were tho Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 2. Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. Defendants. The aforementioned Judgmenl(s) The redemption period shall be 6 months from pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ responsible to the person who buys the property at in the amount of $152,858.14, plus post-judgment doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in tho mortgage foreclosure sate or lo the mortgage interest at an annual rate cf 6.329% and other which case tho redemption penod shall be 30 days holder for damaging the property during the amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ redemption period. and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind Dated: November 14, 2013 in order lo satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are For more information, please call: in whole or in part, the property desenbed below limited solely lo the return of tho bd amount ten­ FC J (248) 593-1311 shall be sold at public aucton. by an authorized dered at sale, plus interest. Trott & Trott. P.C. sheriff/deputy sheriff or county clerk/deputy county If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ Attorneys For Servicer clerk, to tho highest bidder, at tho Circuit Court for suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 tho County of Barry, on the 19th of December, 2013 responsible to the person who buys the property at Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 at 1.00 pm. local lime. On sad day at said time, tho lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage File #363947F03 folio-wing described property sha’I be sold; property holder (or damage to the property during the (11-14)(12-05) 7ZMrCt>7 located in tho Township of Orangeville, County of redemption penod. Barry. State of Michigan, particularly described as If you are a tenant in the property, please contact Beginning at tho W 1/4 Pest of Sec 18 Town 2 our office as you may have certain rights. North. Range 10 W, thenre N 89 degrees 59 min­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Dated October 31, 2013 utes E 330 00 ft along lhe E and VJ 1/4 lino of said Orians Associates, PC.. NOTICE See 18; thence S 00 degrees 24 minutes 48 sec­ Attorneys for Servicer THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ onds E 662.13 ft; thence N 89 degrees 59 m.nutes P.O. Box 5041 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 47 seconds W 330.00 ft along the S Imo of the NW Troy. Ml 48007 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ fractional 1/4 of tho SW 1/4 of Sec 18; thence N 00 Fite No. 13-011757 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE degrees 24 minutes 48 seconds W 662.01 ft along (10-31)(11-21) tho W lino of said Section to tho Place of Beginning. NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ Subject to an easement lor Public Highway purpos­ TARY DUTY. es over the Northerly 33 ft thereof for Saddler ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE Road.. Tax Parcel ID: 11-018-040-40. More com­ This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, monly known as: 12945 Saddler Rd. REDEMP­ debt. Any information obtained will be used for this your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the TION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more informa­ purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact return of the b d amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ tion please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto est. SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-5422 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Mahoney and T4 414892L02 (10-31)(12-05) motcn the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence E. Sarah E Mahoney, Husband and Wife to Option Monroe, a married man and Shani J. Monroe, his One Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 27. 2007 and recorded July 31, 2007 in Instrument w.fe, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic FORECLOSURE NOTICE 20070731-0000334 Barry County Records. Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for This firm is a debt collector attemptmg to collect a Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to. Wells EquiFirst Corporation its successors and assigns. debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificate Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2006, and recorded purpose. If you are in the Military. p)easo contact Holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007on October 12, 2006 in instrument 1171303, and our office al tho number listed below. MORTGAGE OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007assigned by said Mortgagee lo Deutsche Bank SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of OPT5, by assignment dated January 19, 2010 and National Trust Company, as trustee for Soundview recorded January 28, 2010 in Instrument # a certain mortgage made by: David C. Culp Jr- and 201001280000810 on which mortgage there is Home Loan Trust 2006 EQ2 Asset-Backed Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife To Mortgage claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum ol One Certificates, Series 2006-EQ2 as assgnee as doc­ Electronic Registration Systems as nominee for Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred umented by an assignment, in Barry county Solstice Capital Group Inc., its successors and Eighty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 27. 2005 and ($168,589.98) including interest 4.97% per annum. claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of recorded August 19. 2005 in Instrument fl 1151295 Under the power of salo contained in sa;d mortgage Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two and modified by agreement recorded December 22, and the statute in such case made and provided, and 09/100 Dollars ($63,522.09). 2008 m Instrument * 20081222-0011967 and also notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ . foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or by agreement recorded Juno 23, 2010 in some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Instrument # 20100623 0006064 Barry County ol Barry County at 1:00PM on December 5. 2013 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Barry County, Michigan, and are described as LOT or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at tho place Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2. by assign­ 125 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPER­ of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at TIES UNIT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE ment dated October 18, 2013 and recorded RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN 1:00 PM. on November 21, 2013. November 6,2013 in Instrument # 2013-013372 on LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63 ALSO THAT Said prcm:ses are situated in City of Hastings. which mortgage there is clamed to bo duo at the PART OF LOT 124 OF SAID PLAT OF ALGO­ Barry County, M.chigan, and are described as: The date hereof tho sum ol Seventy-Nine Thousand NQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO. West Lot 1236 of said Lot bounded on ihe North by Three Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Eight 2. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE Lot 1212 and of the East side by Lot 1238, South by Cents ($79,386 38) including interest 2.02% Pcr NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; Marshall Street and West by Lots 1239 and 1240, in annum. Under lhe power ol safe contained in said THENCE SOUTH 19 DEGREES 51 MINUTES the City (Formerly Village ot Hastings, according to mortgage and the statute in such case mado and WEST 96.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID lhe recorded plat thereof) LOT 124; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 124, 13 0 FEET TO The redemption period shall be 6 months from will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem­ THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; lhe date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit THENCE NORTHEASTERLY IN A STRAIGHT doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 12. LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL BEING which case the redemption period shall be 30 days 2013 Sate premises are situates in City of Hastings. A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL from the date of sucn sale. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 2. TOWN 3 If tne property is sold at foreclosure sale under 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the record­ NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. Commonly kno/m as Cfiapter 32 of tho Revised Jud caturo Act of 1961, ed Plat thereof. Commonly knOwn as 530 W 2515 Chippewa Trail, Hastings Ml 49058 The pursuant to MCL 600 3278 lhe borrower will be hold redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe date Marshall St, Hastings Ml ‘19058 Tho redemption of such salo. unless determined abandoned in responsible to lhe person who buys lhe property at period shall be 12 months from lhQ dat0 of suCh accordance w.tn MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage sate, unless determined abandoned jn accor(jnnce in whicn case the redemption period shah be 30 holder for damaging the property during ihu with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in wfveh days from the date of such sale, or upon lhe expi­ redemption period case the redemption penod sh^i days from ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), lhe date ol such sate, or upon he expiration ot Dated October 24, 2013 whichever is later: or unless MCL 600 3240(17) passed by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8 24p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rullandtownsh'p.org For more information, please call. FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Micn.qan 4^334-5422 File 4T429846F01 (10-24)(11*14) /7S5««'*K> applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys live prop­ erty a! ihe mortgage foreclosure sate or lo tho mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption penod Dated 11/07/2013 Wells Fargo Bunk, National Association, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT5. AssetBacked Certificates, Senes 2007 0PT5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No 13-84393 (1107)(H-28) notice required by MCL 600 3?4la(c) whichever is later, or unless MCL 600.3240|17| app)1(,3. It the property is sold al foreclosure undc( chapw 32 of the Revised Judicature A(^ ol under MCL 600.3278. lhe borrower w,n (Vbpons< bio to the person who buys the PfOptnly at the mort­ gage foreclosure sate or to the hQrtgagy houk-r for damaging the property during rtdcmp|.on pen o<i Dated: 11/14/2013 Oetesch© Bank Natrona’ Trust Company, as Trustee tor G$AM’p Tiubt 200o* WMC2. Assignee of Mottgigoo A»orney> Potesbvo & Assoc.atcs, P*C. 611 South Btvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 46307 (7^ 844-5123 Oof Fite No 13-87297 (11-|4)('2<J«j) //sara* Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry Ivan McCue, married and Cheryl McCue, married, origi­ nal mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association, Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2008, and recorded on July 17. 2008 in instrument 20080717-0007275. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen and 39/100 Dollars ($131,619 39). Under thc power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 5. 2013. Said promises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 163 of Lyndon Johncock Plat No. 1, according to tho recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Libor 3 of Plats on Page 93, being a part of the Northwest Fractional quarter of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. II the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property ol tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption period. Dated: November 7. 2013 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #431875F01 (11-07)(11-28) r/tauer FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Adam Loo Teesdate and Claudia Teesdate. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for American Equity Mortgage. Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2004 and recorded September 1, 2004 in Instrument ft 1133338 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to:.Ocwen Loan Servicing . LLC, by assignment dated August 13. 2012 and recorded August 21. 2012 in Instrument # 2012­ 003617 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($167,569.31) includ­ ing interest 3.625% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 5, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township ot Thomapp.'o, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of tho Northwest one-quarter of Section 9, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at lhe Northwest corner of said Section 9; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds West 132.00 feet along the West line of tho Northwest one-quarter of said section to thc point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165 00 feet, parallel with lhe North line ol said section’; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds East 89.55 feet, thence South 44 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds East 315 61 feet; thence South 63 degrees 17 min­ utes 26 seconds West 241.38 feet, thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds West 172.00 feet, to the West line of sate Southwest one-quarter; thenco North 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds East 243 30 feet along said West line to the point of peginning. Commonly known as 6970 Cherry Vafiey Rd Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sate or upon lhe expiration of the nottco required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later; nr unless MCL 600.3240(17) applros. If the properrv i« sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of m«JRevised Judicature Acl of 1961, under MCL -no 3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreefosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damnn ™ the property during the redemption period. SS oa*a" Lo"" S*™"9 ■ LLC.' a of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & PC on south Blvd. Suito too Rochester Wto. Ml -1™7 I248’ ^15123 Out F,to K8925I (1MW1-2I) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING November 5, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 AJi board mem­ bers present. Approved minutes from October 1. 2013 mol­ ing Approved hmng 3 probationary firefighters. Approved purchase of a defibrillator (AED) for the township hall. Approved paying of the bill in the amount of $7,667 13 Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy-Clerk Attested to by 77S61S7? Thomas Rook-Supervisor IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew A Norton, A Single Man and Jessica D Lawless, A Single Woman, to Washington Mutual Bank. FA, Mortgagee, dated August 16, 2007 and recorded August 20. 2007 in Instrument Number 20070820­ 0001083, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association by assignment. There is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 14/100 Dollars ($47,864.14) including interest at 7.375% per annum. • Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 5, 2013. Said promises are located in the Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in tho Township of Woodland. County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Lots 14, 15 and 16 of Innovation Subdivision according to lhe Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho salo. In lhat event, your damages, if any, ore limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 7, 2013 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 50-11 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 13-013796 (11-07)(11-28) 7TS4IKU IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen F. Scott, a married woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated April 4, 2011 and recorded April 20, 2011 in Instrument Number 201104200004380. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen and 60/100 Dollars ($64,616.60) including interest al 4.875% per annum. Under the power ol sate conla ned in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wit! be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubi-c vendue at the place Of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 PM on DECEMBER 5. 2013. Sa:d premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The land referred to in this instrument, situated in the Township ol Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as Beginning at a point on lhe West line of Section 16, Town 2 North, Rango 7 West, distant South 00 degrees 20 m-nutes 46 seconds East, 550 00 feet from tho West 1/4 corner of sad Section; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 14 seconds East. 300 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 46 seconds West, 220.00 feet, thenco South 89 degrees 39 minutes 14 seconds West. 300.00 feet to sa d West Section Line, thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 46 sec­ onds East, 220 00 feet along Sect on Line to tne point of beg.nnmg Subject to an easement for pub­ ic highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Marshall Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tne date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned rn accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, m which case lhe redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages if any, are limited solely to the return of the bd amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest If the property is sold rit foreclosure sate, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278, the borrower w.ll be he'd responsible to the person who buys Ihu property at tee mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period If you are a tenant in the property ptease contact our office as you may have certain rights Dated October 31. 2013 Orians Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Filo No. 13 013690 (10-31)( 11-21) 77*JJW �t2 - Thursday November H. " The Hasbngs Banner TK/Hastings girls State News Roundup perfect once again KBS scientist to lead Trojans win conference meetby_sixM!^ The Trojans had one kcj piece lhat the Cougars didn't. Ihomapple Kcllogg/Hnstings edged Grand Rapids Catholic Central 431-425 at thc top of the standings Saturd.iv at thc OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Swimming and Diving Meet in Hastings Saluidas Die Cougars had thc swimmers to hand (lie Trojan girls’ team its first k»s in three sea­ sons. but not the swimmers and the divers to do it. Catholic Central won eight events, outscored the Trojans in seven of thc 12 events, and had at least one swimmer finish in front of thc fastest I K Hastings girl in eight events, but scored no points in lhe diving competition. IK Hastings tacked on 26 points in the event as senior Brie Sheldon led the way with a score of 284.90 which put her in fourth place. Sophomore Raeiee Olson scored six points, the difference between the two teams in the end, with her I Ith-place score in the event, and sophomore teammate Macey Acker w as 12th. The top 16 individuals scored in each event. The victory caps off the third straight unde­ feated regular season for rhe TK Hastings girls and the third straight conference cham­ pionship for thc program TK/Hastings senior Hannah Bashorc scored thc lone individual conference cham­ pionship for her team, winning lhe 100-yard butterfly in I minute 0.52 seconds. Bashorc set new school, pool, and conference records with the lime and qualified for the Division I Stale Finals as well. TK/Hastings set five school records at the meet. Bashorc was also the fastest TK/Hastings swimmer ever in lhe 200-yard individual medley. She touched the wall in second place with a time of 2:20.27. Catholic Central freshman Riley Kishman won lhe race in 2:12.86. Bashorc’s teammale, sopho­ more Libby Belcher, was third in 2:22.38. The Trojan team set new school records in each of lhe first two individual events of lhe finals, with sophomore Jennifer Tuokkola doing it in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:02.44 which put her in third place. Calvin Christian senior Ana Estrella won lhat race in 1:55.85, setting a new conference record. . teams also TheTK/Hashngs frees> ||i|nn3h „e« school record'freshnli,n Bashore. senior Manss.i . • Kroells Hayley Bashorc and freshman LaM W was third in lhe W-yard freest^ 3:54.66. In lhe 200-yard "J?; Kroells. junior Kourtney D‘>h’in. ’ up Bashore and senior Kayin Kroells . to place second in 1:43.7O. TK/Hastings had six -conference per formers. Hannah and Hayley j Bctcher, Dobbin. Kayla Kroel “mes TK/Hastings pHs finished in second place, with runner-up.finishes also coming from the 200-yard medley re a < of Hannah Bashore, Betcher. K»>la 5 and Dobbin (1:55.53). Betcher in the 100vnrd breaststroke (1:09.97) and Lauren Kroells in the 100-yard backstroke (1:06.5/). Calvin Christian was third at the meet, with 366 points, followed by Grand Rapids Union 288. Wayland 266, Ottawa Hills 119 and West Catholic 85. . u ,, Conference records were set in each of the first two races of the finals, thc 200-yard freestyle and the 200-yard medley relay, which the Catholic Central team of Taylor Vera, Kishman. Lauren Lomonoco and Liz Rabaut won in 1:53.17. Vera later set a new conference mark in the 500-yard freestyle, finishing in 5:09.68. and Kishman set a new’ league mark in lhe 100-yard breaststroke which she won in 1:06.88. The conference mark fell in all three relays, with the Calvin Christian team of Kelsey Heitzman. Erin Brink, Grace Frederickson and Estrella winning the 200-yard race in 1:43.70 and the Catholic Central team of Natalie Merucci, Vera, Lomonoco and Kishman winning lhe 400-y ard freestyle relay in 3:41.06. Morgan Hitchings, a sophomore from Union, set a new conference record in the div­ ing with a score of 369.50 and Catholic Central. Other girls scoring points for the TK/Hastings team were McKayla Sheldon, Lauren Ricketts, Katie Beauchamp. Sam Richardson, Madi Cole. Laura Shinavier and Hayley Smith. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale National Ads Help Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards ot taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee lhe accuracy’ of any advertisement, nor the quality- of goods or services advertised Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use g<x>d judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. 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Gates Foundationfunded project Icd b-' a Michis°" s<al« u.n.rtt > .Sc,entist will study lhe potential t <. so ’ntrtxiucinp a new type of crop to fanns across Afri^^nnhig^n. 1 project, directed by MSU R^C?n h scienlist SieS SnnPP-is fundi'f r i grant from the Bill and Mehnda Gates FOunda\ion. I , ’ .1 ‘s that if we could iotroduce a type of gram that grew for around 11 months, then regrew after harvest and continued to do that tor several \ears> would need less labor and allow tor more sustainable agriculture in Atnca, said Snapp, a professor in the MSU Department of pjant> Soil and Microbial Sciences. Most grain crops grow for about Five months out of the year, with harvest at the end ot the cycle. They require replanting to yield a crop the following year. Cultivating these crops requires a considerable amount of work and energy, particularly for thc small-scale farms that populate most of the agricultural regions in Africa. Snapp, who has been researching perennial grains in Michigan for six years at the MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers, said the new project will assess the risks and benefits of three perenni­ al grains: sorghum, pigeon pea and wheat. It will span five African nations identified by the Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development as priority coun­ tries: Ghana. Mali. Malawi, Tanzania and Ethiopia. These regions were chosen to test the viability of lhe crops across varied ecosys­ tems. The research team will examine perennial grains’ ability to reduce soil erosion and farm labor, improve water quality and increase thc storage of organic matter in the soil. It also will assess the potential risk of introducing a plant species into a new environment to ensure that lhe grains do not damage thc local ecolo­ gyThis tw o-year study is the first step in what Snapp hopes to be a much longer project. “This is kind of a pilot project,” she said. “We’re testing to see if these prototype crops are viable.” For Snapp, the project represents a chance lo make good on a lifelong dream. “This is something I’ve wanted to do all my life — to bring new options to fanners in Africa,” Snapp said. “1 was very excited to receive this grant. Bringing this team togeth­ er to lest this concept, it’s what agronomy should be about — testing new options for agriculture.” DNR reviewing land transaction application for state forest The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has received a land transaction application outlining a proposal by Graymonl Inc. seeking to acquire more than 10.000 acres of state-managed forest in northern Mackinac County near lhe town of Rexton for the purpose of developing a limestone mine. The proposal includes the acquisition of approximately 7,820 acres for an under­ ground mine; approximately 1.780 acres for two separate surface mines; and an option to purchase 840 acres for the potential develop­ ment of a limestone processing plant. It also includes the DNR retaining a state­ managed surface easement on the under­ ground mine portion (with the exception of 1.500 acres that will be used for mine support infrastructure) so that the pn)|>crty continues to be managed for tirfber resources and open for public recreational uses such as hunting, fishing, hiking, snowniobiling and wildlife viewing. “,n the coming weeks, the DNR will process the applicalion ;ind it will be review ed following standard DNR P°Iic>' and procv‘ dure,” said Kerry Wietier, forest land adminis­ trator with the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “The projdurc entails the review of the proposal by slafr aI jmlltiple levels in each of the ^sourve-niannoinL' divisions within the DNR includin^X Wildlife' 1’ishenes. and Parks anj Recreation. Hie process is detailed, and feedback from the public K a crjncal component of the review proccs& ^ .(| K. (akcn jnlo consid­ eration before decisions are made.” Wiebcr added. Call 945-955410) Hastings Banner classified ads A review of the applicalion will also be conducted by thc DNRX Minerals Management. As a result of this review, staff will make a recommendation to DNR Director Keith Creagh. who has the authority to make a final decision on the proposal. Creagh will make his decision at a future Natural Resources Commission meeting. The DNR notes that approval of the sale would not necessarily mean approval of min­ ing. Any mining proposal from Graymont will have to go through regulatory review by the Department of Environmental Quality. Wieber said that because public input is so important, there are multiple ways people can provide comments about the proposal. The public will have an opportunity to make comments at an upcoming Natural Resources Commission meeting. Additionally, the DNR will host a public meeting lo discuss the proposal and recom­ mendation prior to thc director’s decision and has also established an email address in order to allow ample opportunity for the public to comment. Interested parties may also F^tde comments to . RGraymontProposalComments'*michigan.go v. Comments will be accepted until a final decision is made. For more information about how thc DNR manages Michigan’s state forest land, visit www.michigan.gov/forestplan. Appeals Court rules convicted murderer received fair trial by Julie Makarew icz Staff Writer The Slate of Michigan Court of Appeals this week denied an appeal of Jason Lee Keiper convicted of murder in 2012. Keiper was sentenced to life in prison with­ out the possibility of parole in May 2012 after being found guilty by a Barry County jury of murdering his step-grandfather. Ralph Edwards 81. in his Delton home March 9. 2011, and being a habitual offender. Keiper appealed his sentence, arguing his due process rights were violated because his ankles were wrongly shackled during the trial and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel because of counsel’s failure to object to the shackling. The Court of Appeals issued an unpub­ lished ruling Nov. 12 determining that Keipcr’s rights were not violated and that Keiper never challenged the trial court’s use of shackles. The Court of Appeals noted that Keiper, then 36, confessed to waking his step-grand­ father and asking him where he kept his ham­ mers. He also reportedly said he retrieved the hammers, went back to the victim’s bed, beat him in the head with lhe hammers and then placed the hammers under the victim’s bed. In its ruling, the court cited, “Defendant testified that he killed the victim because the victim molested the defendant and his aunt when they were children. In light of this over­ whelming evidence, defendant is unable to carry his burden of persuasion lhat thc ankle shackling affected the outcome of the trial. The court also determined counsel was not ineffective because there was no proof of prejudice. “There was an overwhelming evidence of defendant's guilt; and defendant has not shown that There is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s [failure to object to the shackles], the result of the proceeding would have been different.’” Keiper also argued the trial court abused its discretion by precluding three of his aunts from testifying and that this evidentiary rul­ ing violated his Sixth Amendment right to present a defense. The court ruled that a trial court only abus­ es its discretion when its decision falls out­ side the range of reasonable and principled outcomes. Keiper claimed his aunts would have offered evidence bearing on his state of mind when he killed his step-grandfather. But lhe court of appeals court ruled that the defendant was not aware that the victim molested his other aunts. The court ruled lhe exclusion of lhe testimony did not deprive thc defendant of his rights to present a defense. “The trial court properly applied [relevant evidence] and concluded lhe testimony at issue was irrelevant and inadmissible.” P®M@0 00W Trail cam reported missing GPS device stolen from parked vehicle A Hastings woman reported her son’s trail camera was stolen sometime Nov. 3 or Nov. 4. She reported the item missing Nov. 5 after contacting her son and making sure he hadn’t picked it up. The woman told police she put lhe trail cam in a gravity box near her home in the 4000 block of East State Road, Hastings, and realized the item was not there later. A vehicle parked at the M-66 carpool lot Oct. 26 was reportedly broken into. A 46year-old Sunfield woman told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies she parked her vehicle there in the morning and when she relumed later that afternoon, one of (he rear windows was broken and a Motorola GPS unit missing from inside the vehicle. The incident was reported about 4:30 p.m. Man shows up drunk for weekend jail sentence Elderly woman doesn’t fall for scam A Barry County Jail inmate reporting for weekend incarceration, was reportedly under lhe influence of intoxicants when he arrived at lhe jail. Barry County corrections officers detected lhe alcohol odors from lhe suspect and conducted a breath test. Thc suspect then admitted to consuming alcohol before reporting to the jail. The suspect is a participant in lhe Barry County Accountability Probation program, and information about his probation violation has been sent to thc pn>bation department. Officers report this same suspect has report­ ed to jail at least three previous times while under thc influence. Travel trailer damaged in attempted break-in 71-year-old Hastings woman reported someone tried to break in lo her travel trail­ er parked behind her home in the 1900 block of Campground Road. I Listings. The woman told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies Nov. 7. that she and her husband noticed the bottom of thc door had been bent where someone may have been attempting to break into lhe trailer Nothing was taken; only lhe damage to lhe door was reported. An alert 84-ycar-old woman told police about a possible scam she learned of over the telephone. She told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies that a man called claim­ ing to be her grandson. The caller said he and his friend were in a car accident in Mexico and needed $1,800 sent to them right away. She told police she knew the caller was not her grandson and has madej contact with her grandchildren. Thc woman said she was aware of this scam from the news and contacted police lo help warn oth­ ers of the scam. Hie incident was reported Nov. 5. Items taken from parked vehicles .1 ') ?2’>':,r old listings man reported o h v T 7° V Pa,k,:d al 1,is ho™Both vehicles were ransacked and items taken from inside, including loose ch >n.> ■ HLsth>g*hC -200 '”'Xk l’* Road. Man reports trailer and canoe missing -^9-year-oId Middleviln. Iheftof.-I trailer andcanoc m v r.c>>one‘l the «XX) block of Whim hnhOmeil' Middleville.The theft wL e>''ll1c Road. Ihe man told poli« hc hTnedO':t 27' chased the trailer. The can?'. recenU> Pur' the north side of his «nr K* WaS °n missing. and was also �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 14. 2013 — Page 13 Pioneers pull away from TK after tight first set b.' Brett Bremer A Powerful senior middle Sydnev f w ™Pp,C Kd,°^ kast Grand RanicK- hi' » , y smacked off nn Saturday’s Ch \ txK'^ alc ’n ^rs< sel the left. *55 *' District Pinal and flew to ly tvachine^h0 top l^c nct unt‘* ^ma,‘ ■ng ^&^nn.na on.,hc far Sidf- — ty volleyball t. * horraPP,c Kellogg’s varsiPioneers at F >n *Ls hattie with the The point p^£d?I?nd Rapids Hi«h ‘Schwl^'hichThfd .T.K? ithin "» « sct in on a few occMionf ? 3S next one^h?^ "J”' Trojans’ way. The East’s 7r». vi1, altCr a l°np’ defensive ralb blocked Maccan"c>' and Lindsay Duca Krol to H- 'k il|? atlack hy TK senior Sydney AfiX »i.nCh Se! for the Pioneers. 25-21. took ftv. k! drilling first set. thc Pioneers servp Jr^e An eight-point run on lhe . '“ar°line Knooihuizen early in the ’ 7«- . sU helped the Pioneers on their way to T . ’ u,n- *hc Pioneers then closed out the i rojans, who were playing in the Class A state tournament for the first time, with a 25-15 win in the third set. 1 fold the girls after the first set that I was so proud of them, because I thought we really p ayed well and we fought really hard,” said I hornapple Kellogg head coach Patty Pohl. “ I was really surprised in the second set when we didn t come out and play that well. I was really surprised they didn’t play with that same confidence.” East Grand Rapids, which last won a dis­ trict championship in 2011, advanced to this week’s Class A Regional Tournament at Caledonia High Schoo! with thc victory. Pioneer head coach Christine Gruncwald, said confidence played a part in her team’s surge and so did a little change in strategy. ”Wc changed our line-up, we rotated it around and I think we matched up better when we did that. That helped and allowed us to get on a run a little bit more,” said Grunewald. Thc move was intended to put up a little better block against LeMay, the Trojans’ Western Michigan University bound star. LeMay finished the match with a team-high seven kills, to go with two aces and five blocks. TK also got six kills and nine digs from senior Jessica Ziccanello, 16 assists and seven digs from junior setter Holly Dahlke, seven digs from Krol, and four blocks from junior middle Jenna Shoobridge. “We had watched film on them after they were in the semi’s, and we knew they were a good team and scrappy and had some good hitters. We just had to take care of lhe ball,” said Grunewald. Thc only thing the EGR coach wasn’t loud­ ly pleased with was her team’s serving. TK Trojan sophomore Amy Ziccarello hits an attack from the left side during the first set of Saturday's Class A district final against East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) i • had its own struggles al thc service line, com­ mitting five errors in lhe opening set alone. Pohl thought that played a big difference in the Pioneers taking lhe early lead in the match. “I have five seniors that played a lot and they really wanted it. but sometimes if you want it too much you’re not going to play you’re best. Sometimes you don’t even think clearly on the court when you want it that much,” Pohl said. The Trojan team had great moments too. The Trojans put up a great block throughout the course of the afternoon, with Shoobridge really stepping up hcr game. Dahlke ran around and made plays to give the hitters chances. While the passing wasn’t superb, the Trojan defense did do a good job of keeping the Pioneers’ powerful allacks from hitting the floor. ‘‘We had a good season. What did we have. 43 wins, that’s a g<xxl season,” Pohl said. “1 really enjoyed the girls. They got along really well. It was jusl a matter of them not really passing and executing (today) ’flic other team passed pretty flawlessly and didn’t have many errors, attacked every set. They just played much more aggressively, much more confi­ dently than we did.” Senior Caroline Knooihuizen had 13 kills and three aces to lead the Pioneers, while freshman Lindsay Duca added nine kills. J^mic Wolffis had a team-high 23 digs. Senior Thornapple Kellogg senior Sydney LeMay (3) gets up to block an attack by East Grand Rapids' Kelly Grant during the first set of Saturday’s Class A district final at East Trojan junior setter Holly Dahlke puts the ball up as junior middle Jenna Shoobridge races towards the net during Saturday’s Class A district final at East Grand Rapids High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) setter McDonald had 36 assists. McDonald did a great job of making sure all her teammates got involved in the attack. “(She) moved the ball around really well,” Pohl said. “She was able to, when their pass­ es were bad. to put up a really nice set. 1 know she’s in the running for the Miss Michigan Volleyball and I could see more why after today. The set might have been three feet behind that ten-foot line and she still put up a perfect set to the outside.’’ East Grand Rapids knocked off Jenison in the regional semifinal al Caledonia Tuesday. 25-14, 22-25, 25-18 22-251.J 5-9. The Pioneers take on Rodaard in the regional final tonight at Caledonia High School. 1 K ends the season with a record of 43-12­ 3. Grand Rapids High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Unreal.” Pohl described the momentum swings she saw in hcr team’s 3-0 victory over Byron Center in thc Class A district semifinal at East Grand Rapids High School Wednesday. The Trojans and Bulldogs went back and forth all evening long “1 was proud of the way they played in the final moments of lhe sets,” Pohl said. “They played with confidence and attacked the ball well when the pressure was on. and they did­ n’t give up, and that’s what we have to do to compete. If they could find a way to play with that confidence and determination for thc whole match, without such big momentum swings, they would be spectacular.” The Bulldogs led thc opening set 2-7. thc Trojans rallied to go in front 19-11, then held on for a 25-21 victory. In the second set. thc Bulldogs started out on an 8-2 run before TK came back to win 25-23. The swing was even more pronounced in the third set when the Trojans fell behind 10­ 3. The Bulldogs kept that edge going for longer, and Pohl had to use her team’s second time-out down 17-10. before the Trojans rebounded to win 28-26. Jessica Ziccarello and LeMay tied for the Trojan lead in kills with 12 each. Pohl said that Ziccarello had some great attacks throughout thc course of the night, and that Krol had her best hitting match of the season. Krol finished with 11 kills, also adding 11 digs. LeMay had three aces in the contest, and a number of big serves in the third set to help her team puli out the victory. Dahlke played well for the Trojans too. fin­ ishing with 34 assists and 18 digs. Erin Scheidel had a great serving game. She had two aces in her 16 service attempts, and no errors. Pohl said that Amy Ziccarello and Shoobridge also made some really nice plays during the match. In the other semifinal al East Grand Rapids Wednesday, the host Pioneers knocked off Grand Rapids Christian 25-17, 25-22, 25-16. DK setters feed studs, but Parchment prevails by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Selters Hannah Walker and Kristen Mohn got pulled aside by their coach, Alex Culbert, while their teammates wailed on the court for the start of the fifth set Wednesday. “Be smart,” lhe Delton Kellogg varsity vol­ leyball coach told her girls. “Realize who you’re setting the ball to. You want to play to win, not play to make everybody happy. We’ve got to play to win. Every ball matters.” The junior, Mohn, got thc ball to Delton's big junior middle Faith Ferris and their team built a small lead at the start of the fifth set in the Class B district semifinal against Parchment at Parchment High School. Sophomore setter Hannah Walker got the ball to senior hitter Kaysie Hook at lhe end of the set when the Panthers were trying to come from behind. The two young setters listened, but it still wasn’t quite enough. Parchment pulled out a 3-2 victory over Delton, taking the fifth set 15-13. “Our w hole goal was to come in here and compete, and I have lo say that they compet­ ed.” Culbert said. “Wc won the first set. lost the second and third and then we came back and won the fourth set, and we lost in lhe last one. To lose 15-13 in game five, of course it’s frustrating, but all you can do is compete.” Ferris finished the night with 27 kills and Hook had 13. “Compete” is what Culbert said she saw Hook, her team’s lone senior, doing all vear long “I think she realized this is it,” said Culbert. “Tliis is thc last time I’m going to play vol­ leyball at a competitive level. A great girl, really smart. She’ll do really well.” She said Hook was more aggressive going after balls this season than she’d ever seen her before, and that she really stepped up her leadership as lhe Kalamazoo Valley /Association season wore on. The Delton Kellogg girls bested Parchment in five sets when the two teams met for their KVA dual this year, but Parchment was with­ out senior Meredith Stutz in that contest. Stutz did a little bit of everything for Parchment Wednesday, leading her team in digs with 17 and blocks with three w hile also contributing 11 kills. Shelby Strehlow led Parchment with 12 kills and Ryann Stutz had ten. Seller Lauren Penny put up 35 assists. Mohn passed up 26 assists and Walker 19 8 i Kellogg's Faith Ferris (left) and Alicia Lindsey team up to knock down an De’t°n, pnrchment’s Morgan DeGraaf during the opening set of Wednesday's Class aMa t • t semifinal at Parchment High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) v, Kellofitf. Libero Elizabeth Parker n dresKfer Kellogg, while Hook h:;td H Hannah Walker eight and Mohn 7. ;1jduJ 1 • h blocks. Ferris kJ thc X the nd with five bknU h S.il/ al,0 had six a«> for *। vhekay Hcasley added four. “ Xi defend b> Delton Kellogg sophomore Morgan Champion hits a serve against Parchment Wednesday in the Class B district semifinals at Parchment High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) uenon renogg s Loy rawer slides down to din a hail Wednesday evening s Class B district semil.nal agabst Parchm->ntl!Pir°xhird Se* °h' School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) went at Parchment High , .siting Panther. hi/kill by put .Delton up 14-10 in ,tnd “ nd set but Parchment started working >a°btck idler a time out. Parchment tied lH " -' ii 18-1^ jnd e'entua^y dosed the set llje set a ot hitting errors by Delton, ^r'lbert thought hitting errors and some ° serve receive by her girls turned j.trugf1^ out to be the difference m the match. Parchment led throughout the third set. winning it 25-18. Delton Kellogg rallied m the fourth set. retting some big early kills from Fems to build a lead in what would turn into a back and forth set. The two teams were lied 22-22 before lhe Delton girls pulled out a 25 22 vic­ tory. “On the bright side, we’re basically the same team next year,'1 said Culbert. Parchment advanced to Friday's Class B district Imai w here it hosted Harper Creek. The Beavers scored a 3 0 w in oxer Parchment in thc final, after lopping Comstock 3 0 in the second district semifinal contest Wednesday. �PeW> 14 tk w »ne Hastings Bannor November 14, 2013J - The □ Bulldogs rally from by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Christy Clark tned to shake hcr teammates out of it by shaking it a little before the start of game five. The Hastings junior put on a smile and danced for a couple of her teammates before the start of thc fifth set of Thursday’s Class B district semifinal against Ionia’s varsity vol­ leyball team nt kik'ewood High School. two sets down to top Saxons Tlie Saxons went from playing well and relaxed, to being a little lackadaisical. Then they got tense, and even a little dancing was­ n’t enough to turn things around. Ionia came from two sets down to top Hastings 19-25, 22-25, 25-20. 25-14, 15-9, earning a date w ith No 2 Wayland in the dis­ trict final at Lakewood which was Saturday niorning. "If they had played like they did in lhe first Saxon senior Sarah Taylor (8) rises up to hit an attack during the first set of Thursday’s Class B district semifinal against Ionia at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings senior Grace Bosma (5) hits an attack over the block of Ionia’s Sabrina Swartz during the third set of their Class B district semifinal at Lakewood High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) two games they would have had it,” said Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter. “They got a little loo relaxed and then once they started standing flat-footed it was just hard to pick it back up?’ Saxon senior Grace Bosma followed up Clark’s performance by trying to inspire hcr teammates with a couple big serves. She knocked a pair of aces against the Bulldogs to put Hastings up 2-0 in the fifth set, hut Ionia won thc next six points and never trailed again. Bosma and Sarah Taylor were lhe only two seniors on thc roster for the Saxons this sea­ son. Bosma finished the contest w ith six aces. Saxon libero Mary Feldpausch dives forward to dig a ball up against Ionia in the Class B district semifinal at Lakewood High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Taylor had a team-high six digs. Hastings also got 12 kills and four blocks from sophomore Maddie Dailey. Junior setter Erin Goggins had 27 assists. The Saxons were without one of their bet­ ter weapons, junior McKenzie Teske, who broke her leg in practice prior to the start of the district tournament. “We had a whole new linc-up,” Slaughter said. “They adjusted. The first two sets, I thought they did well. A couple of girls weren’t used to covering where they should.” Hastings put together an eight-point run on the serve of Bosma to snap a 13-13 tie in the opening set. and then cruised to the win. The Saxons held a slim lead throughout most of the second set. • The Bulldogs held a slim lead throughout most of the third set. Bulldog senior hitter Chclsey Kenyon and junior middle Anna Riccius took over at the net laic in the fourth set to help thc Bulldogs score the final ten points of the set. The last nine came on thc serve of senior middle Rachael Blackmer. Riccius finished the night with 14 kills and three blocks. Kenyon had three blocks too. Both teams played scrappy defense throughout the night, sometimes having a bet­ ter time chasing down lough balls than deal­ ing with free balls that floated over the net. Senior Sarah Swartz led the Bulldogs w ith 16 kills, and also had 28 digs. Sophomore Camryn Klein had 20 assists and two aces. The Bulldogs, playing in a district final for the first time, fell to Wayland 25-6,25-14.25­ 10. Young Vikings fall in d fetrict semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tlie Vikings and the Wildcats jusl switched places from a year ago. maybe it’ll switch hack next year. A senior-filled Wayland varsity volleyball team, ranked second in the stale in Class B. topped the Vikings 3-0 in the district semifi­ nals at 1 Ake w ood High School Thursday. Tlie Wildcats have their eyes set on a state cham­ pionship this fall. Lakewood had thc senior-filled linc-up a year ago. which knocked off lhe young Wildcats in the district semifinals. “If someone would have told me al thc end of last year that the team 1 would have (this year) would have only lost 12 matches I would have laughed at them," said Lake wood head coach Kellie Rowland. “They know they work hard. They know they play hard. Experience hurt us a little bit.” Wayland won by the scores of 25-16. 25­ 23, 25-11. It took the Vikings a little while to settle in against the Wildcats. Lakewood rearranged its rotations a bit to deal with lhe Wildcats’ powerful attack, spear headed by seniors Alli Getty and Krissy Dill. At right: Lakewood freshman setter Gracie Shellenbarger puts a pass up against Wayland Thursday in the district semifinals at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • Lakewood senior Taylor VantLand passes a Wildcat serve late in the second set of Thursday’s Class B district semifinal at Lakewood High School. VantLand was lhe lone senior on the Viking roster this fall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Let us get your holidays started on the right track! 12 Month Loan at Interest APR 9 Annua! jn'rorritagr- rate. Subjtsf credit rv*.k iv and appmv.il. This is a personal, curvd b .if। Kites xibject tn change Automatic loan payment from a IIIB account is n\;u:n‘d to ol’t.un this fate Oller i> available on new IICB loans only Closing cu>ts arc i sample .» $5,0W loan .it II It 5’ APR would haw 12 monthly payment’* of $442.76, CunUct any 111- ling;- City D.mk lender for other gn at rak-u and term • available. “'asts a ^ 0r middle Mario Hendrickson lfsl s«t o/1 gainst Wayland during the lQarn in Wildcat's 3-0 win over her Cfass B district semifinals at by School Thursday. (Photo Dill and Getty each finished lhe night with 11 kills, but Viking sophomore Charlie Smith did manage four blocks. Rowland changed up the line-up to gel Smith in front ot Geliy at the net. Defense wasn’t the big issue for the Vikings. Sophomore Karly Moms had a team-high 12 digs and rarely let a ball get to the floor. Lakewood’s lone senior, libero Taylor Vault and. was solid, freshman defen­ sive specialist Katelin Senneker added a few nice play s as well. " They didn’t serve a lol of aces on us, and that’s where they’ve been tough.” Row land said. “We’ve really worked on that, so I’m really {maid of them that xve serve-received a lot better. “We jusl didn’t put lhe ball away when we needed to. and 1 knew lhat was going to be a problem Wc jusl don’t have enough arms yet. ‘ I akewood held a slim lead throughout much ot the rarly pan of lhc second set. They led by as many as four points before the Wildcats tied thc set al 9 9. I .akewood would pull hi front again, bul Wayland finally pulled in iionl 16 15 on a big block by Getty, and held on to close out the set. A five point run put the Wildcats up 14-7 jn the third set, and Wayland was in control thc rest of the way. . Junior middle Vanessa Reynhoui led the Vikings with nine kills, and fellow junior middle Marie Hendrickson had one of her best contests ol the season. Morris had a team-high 12 digs for the Vikings. Freshman setter Gable Shellenbarger finished with 16 aces. Smith had one ace to go with Iler four blocks. “I told them, if they would have played this hard all year, we would have been lhat much belter,” Rowland said. Vhr loss snaps a string ol three straight dis­ trict titles for thc defending stale champions. Wayland met Ionia in the district final Saturday al lakewood High School. The Bulldogs rallied Irani a 2 0 hole to top Hastings 3-2 in the first district semifinal at Lake worxi Thursday. . Wayland setter Sam Gcixett finished the night with 25 assists and one ace ITiursday Morgan Winger hud a team-high lour blocks for Wayland. 1 Akewood ends the year with a record of 36-12 Wayland moved on to this week's regional round of lhe state tournament with a 3-0 win over thr Bulldogs Saturday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-11-15.pdf 1a5cbc1413dceb8807bb894741c27785 PDF Text Text Man sentenced in bar-fight death Congr«ss v«uia take lesson frott> veterans See Story on Page 10 See Editor,nl on page 4 Fall All-Barry County athletes announced See Story on Pages 12-13 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 •ANNER Thursday. November 15 2012 VOLUME 159. No. 45 PRICE 75C City approves six-month trial of extended parking time limit Great American Smokeout is today I'he American Cancer Society is mark-; ing the 37th Great American Smokeout; Nov. 15 by encouraging smokers to make a plan to quit, or to quit smoking today. • Reseaich shows that while quitting is J ditficuli for most tobacco users, people ' • who Use tobacco can increase their success; ’ m quitting with help. Quilters are most' 1 successful when using a combination of; : therapies, including resources such as . . nicotine replacement, counseling, self-help • materials, and a strong support network of r family and friends. The Barry-Eaton District Health 1 Department’s monthly Quit Smoking. Workshop. This free program is a no-prcs; sure, one-time workshop that shows how to l be smoke-tree. For more information on; ? xhis or other smoking-cessation programs, I call 517-541-2624. ’ :• The American Cancer Society has tools : ; available to help with quitting. For more' • information, call the .American Cancer ; Society, 800-227-2345 or visit www.can-i • cer.org. r ■ I . I । ; [ 1 Reservations, volunteers needed for Thanksgiving dinner i r\ tradition will continue Thursday when-, the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St., Hastings, again hosts its annual ! Thanksgiving Day Dinner for the communi-. ty from I to 3 p.m. / Normally 20 to 25 volunteers help with the dinner, which is enjoyed by about 200 :. people. The dinner is open to anyone who . makes a reservation and a free-will dona-'; lion Call the church. 269-945-9574, or Margaret Hollenbeck, 269-945-4701. to: make a reservation.. Volunteers interested in helping with . preparations injhc days leading up to the J event should call Marcia Szumowski, 269­ 948-2169. Conservation district board has two open seats j i ■ Two positions on the Barry Conservation District Board of Directors t will be up for election at the March 2013r annual meeting. The positions are each’ four-ycar terms, with those elected sen ing through spring 2017. District seats are non-partisan. Eligible candidates are residents of'?. Barry’ County w ho arc 1K years of age or: older and can show proof of residency with '• one identification card. Additionally, a 5 candidate must complete a nominating f* petition by obtaining signatures from five Barry County residents’ age 18 or older, iNominating petitions are available al the-: Barry Conservation District office, 1611 S ; Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (Secretary! of State building). All petitions must be? completed and submitted to the district fr office by 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. J1.2013. The Barry Conservation District Board* meets on the third Friday of each month aq 7.30 a.m in the Village View Conference Room at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. . Due to Thanksgiving, the next scheduled meeting is Friday. Dec. 7. All meetings arc • open to the public. For more information about the Barry Conservation District and the role of its J board ol director., visit the district office; view the website, www.banrycd org: nr call 269-948-8056. Vikings advance to Class B volleyball semi-finals Lakewood's varsity volleyball team huddles together to celebrate its regional cham­ pionship after topping Forest Hills Eastern in five sets Thursday in the Class B Regional Final at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Vikings take on Dearborn Divine Child in the second Class B Semifinal at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek this evening at 7:30 p.m. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Sandra Ponsctlo Staff Writer Starting Tuesday, Jan. I. those who wish to shop and dine in downtown Hastings will have an extra hour to do so before they have to move their vehicles — al least for six months. After a lengthy discussion, the Hastings City Council approved a request from the Hastings Downtown Development Authority to increase parking in the two-hour lots to three hours during a six-month trial period. Parking limits will remain the same for on-street parking and all other lots. DD/\ chairperson Patty Woods presented the request on behalf of the DDA. “We spent a lot of time over the last few years, trying to aim at getting better parking, allowing people to stay a little longer because we are really a draw now," she said. “We do have nice restaurants. It’s really tough to eat at a restaurant and shop; or shop and eat at a restaurant. You can do one or the other with­ in two hours pretty well. But. if you arc here at all, any length of time ...” Woods said that while the first ticket for exceeding the two hour limit is only a warn­ ing and no monetary fine is involved, it isn't conducive for people from out of town to plan a return visit. “I have seen this myself,” she said. “It does leave sort of a bad taste in their mouth.” Tile motion was approved by a 5-3 vote with trustees Don Bowers, Dave Jasperse and A! Jarvjc dissentp'g. Bowers said he objected to the DDA asking for frequent changes in the city’s parking policy. Jarvis did not state a reason for his objection. During the discussion, Jasperse said the issue is not so much the time limit as. the availability of parking, which would improve if all downtown merchants and employees would park in the all-day lots and leave the parking spaces closer to downtown business­ es for customers. Woods agreed that some merchants and their employees are part of the problem. “We know we have some violators among our own merchants and merchants’ employ­ ees," she said. “Part of that is an education thing. We arc constantly looking at something we can do to make that better because that is pan of the problem we have.” Hastings Community Development Coordinator John Hart agreed that some mer­ chants and employees rotate their vehicles throughout the day in the two-hour lots and that behavior is not likely to change unless the city and the DDA develop policies to curb that behavior. “We know we have some violators among our own merchants and merchants’ employees. Part of that is an education thing. We are constantly looking at something we can do to make that better because that is part of the problem we have.” DDA chairperson Patty Woods ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------■ “This is just really a test period to see if a three-hour lot accommodates our visitors from out of town," he said. “If it doesn’t work, we go back (to the two-hour time limit]. If it does work, we’d like to talk about additional policy to remove those chronic violators out of the parking lots and into the all day parking lots and streets which arc vwo blocks from downtown." Hart said that, so far. the DDA has taken a three-step approach to dealing with the mer­ chant and employee parking downtown: Education, enforcement and provision of parking spaces. Hastings City Manager JelT Mansfield said a parking task force w as created five years ago to look into the growing problem, and the increased parking time limit is only one step among many, rather than a final solution. "We need to see, progressively, how this impacts [parking],” Mansfield said. “You don’t want to make all your changes at once because then you don’t know, really, what generated what impact. So, we make this one change, sec what the outcome is, then contin- See PARKING, page 6 Election transition alters county board agenda by Doug VanderLaan Editor Lame duck status hxik hold at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meet­ ing and all eight members — even the five who’ll be departing with the upcoming new year — fell its effect. After having interviewed and recommend­ ed for approval the appointment of nine citi­ zens to county board committees at last week’s committee of the whole meeting, the commission tabled the action Tuesday, lollowing direction from Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg and County Administrator Michael Brown. "This current board does not have the authority to appoint members to terms that begin in the next board’s term.” explained Brown. ‘The process is designed so that the cunent board does the advertising, does the interviewing and includes the new commis­ sioners in that interview, which they attended. It then gets held until the new board gets seat­ ed, and one of the first items of business is to appoint those members. “Now, the new board could choose to accept the recommendations and appoint those folks. I hey could choose not to accept the recommendations and not appoint those folks and do something different. The thought is that, as long as everyone (new and present commissioners) is included, they're familiar and, at an early meeting in the new y ear, they can appoint those folks and there’ll be no interruption in service." Brown went on to explain that the adv ertising, interviewing and appointment process involves as much as two months’ nmc To delay that procev- until after the seating of a new commission would create a significant hardship for committees aw ailing the .ippoiut men! of new members. I he Barry County Road Commission, with three members, was used as an example. With the expiration ot Chairman Frank F’iala’s term Dec. 31. a delay of re-appointment — for which Fiala interviewed al Iasl wcek»s com. mince of the whole meeting - will be inevitable pending approval from the new board at an early January meeting. Without having conducted the interview' and a present board’s recommendation, lhc dday cou|d leave the road commission with just two members until March. The other appointment recommendations made last week are Sharon Zebrowski to the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board and the re-appointments of Janet Lydy, Dave Logan and Rick Moore to the same board. Also affected arc the re-appointments of David Tripp Io the Barr>. Co BuHding Authority, Kenneth Radant (o (he Bany County Transit Board, and Don BowcfS ;md Robert Nelson to lhc Barry Coun|y Commission on Aging Board. The new I) constituted whjch wj|1 consist ot incuinbenis Stolsonburg. Ben (ieiger and Gibson and the newly elected J11,1 DeYoung, Jim Dull, Jon Smelkcr and Joy*-’- • now, can take immediate action on the appointing a( |h<? n^, hourd«s organizational meeting nr at a spcci.d meeling following its opening c<»inmjllev ofthc whofe meeting scheduled lot Tuesday, Jan. 8. “I hat means new commissioners could have three meetings qK. |lrsl day.. craekcd Geiger. In other business. ihv board; ’ Approved ati increase of $300 in vash drawer funds tor the county clerk’s office, allowing audit i^omiHendcd efficiency in making ch:»n»* tut office customers. • Approved home repair bid funds of $29,580 to McKeough Brothers LLC for a home at 435 W. Clinton St. in Hastings and $34,358 to Brian Appel Builders for a home at 11486 Lighthouse Court in Middleville as part of the Barry County Home Improvement program funded by a grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. • Approved the amendment of the 2013 Child Care Fund Budget to accommodate the contribution of the Community Mental Health Office to assist with the Family Court’s "wrap-around” financial assistance program. • Approved the 2013 contract with the Michigan Supreme Court administrative office for administering grant funds to sup­ port the new District Court Adult Drug Court. • Approved a similar contract with the Supreme Court’s administrative office for funds to administer the Circuit Court Adult Drug Court. Funds for the circuit court pro­ gram will be supplemented by a grant from tlie Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance pro gram. • Approved the contract renewal of Debra Kruse, an instructor in the Office of Community Corrections. • Approved an application for additional credited sen ice allowing outgoing Prosecutor Ibm Evans to purchase five years of credited service through the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System. • Awanied a five-year auditing services contract to Rehmann Robson for annual fee' ranging from $30,200 in fiscal year 2012 to $34,(XX) for the year ending in December 2016. • Approved the 2013 health insurance plan for county employees s recommended by the Barry County Healthcare Cost Containment Committee. • Approved the appointment of Fred Kibler to fill the remainder of a thrce-year term that began Jan. I on the agricultural preservation board. • Approved transfers and disbursements totaling $-15,199 in claims, $8,400,250 in pre­ paid invoices, and $8,050 in commissioner pay roll. In response to a concern from Geiger about the unusually high pre-paid invoice fig­ ure, Brown responded that $5,667,439 was a payment from the county’s trust and agency fund, over $4 million of which was forward­ ed to the state ns a collection on the 6-mill stale education tax, assessed as a property tax each summer. Additionally large payments of $1.3 million went to the 'Hiontapple Manor Fund and $797,000 to the 'Hiornapple Manor Building Authority F;und. • Received a request from Baltimore 'Township resident Don Bradstreet that the commission place his request tor appointment to a Climate Adaptation Planning Committee on an u|>coming county commission agenda. I’he proposed committee would work with the MSU Extension office and climate scientists to accumulate data for a summary report of community recommendations' to meet long­ term climate change. Bradstreet also informed commissioners that he attended a Nov. 9 meeting of the Barry County Solid Waste Management Committee which failed to produce a quorum of committee members. Bradstreet urged commissioners to consider means by which they could help ensure quonun attendance al committee meetings. The county board will nice! next for a committee of the whole session Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the chamber meeting room at the county courthouse beginning at 9 a.m. �PtKjc 2 - rhuNsdav November 15. 2012 ~ The tastings Bann.-t ‘ Veterans honored during special ceremony at Magnum Care 1 W. ‘ - JTm’WjP Jason McClish of Heartland Hospice leads a Wednesday assembly to honor veterans at Magnum Care in the Pledge of Allegiance. Donald Moffet receives his certificate of armed services honor from Carla McKelvey during the first annual Veterans Pinning Ceremony at Magnum Care Wednesday. In what organizers hope will become an annual event, Magnum Care in Hastings took time Wednesday to honor its 17 residents who served in the United States Armed Forces. "You endured hardship and you were will­ ing to risk your life for our freedom.” said Jason McClish, account manager of Heartland Hospice, an affiliate organization to the Hastings-based home. After leading approximately 30 attendees in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and then reciting a special poem for veterans. McClish assisted in a special "Veterans Pinning Ceremony” in which veteran resi­ dents received a special pin from Activity* Director Carla McKelvey and a commemora­ tive certificate. "It’s a good way to support residents and families on a day that w e might not otherwise be here,’’ summed up McClish. <-• ——————-- i ■ •» . .1 Magnum Care staff member Veanise VanderMeer helped assemble an honorary retrospective of residents’ service to their country. prosecutor may be called as witness in Curtis trial Alex Henry receives his honorary veterans certificate from Magnum Care Activity Director Carla McKelvey. by David DcDcckcr Staff Writer In a glimpse into the possible defense of Chad Curtis, attorney David Dodge brought clinical and forensic psychologist Katherine Okla. Ph.D. to the stand Nov. 14 to establish U.S. Air Force veteran Jack Fouts poses with his daughter Debbie Williams (left) and his wife of 59 years, Nancy, during the Veterans Pinning Ceremony at Magnum Care Wednesday. ■—---------------Burke Houghtalin Jr. served with the U.S. Army’s 10th Armored Tank Division in World War II. Helping honor his service are son Burke Houghtalin II, and grandson, Burke Houghtalin 111. her as an expert witness in Barry County Circuit Court. Curtis, a former Major League Baseball player, is charged with six criminal sexual conduct acts involving teenage girls attend­ ing Lakewood schools. Dodge’s questions of Okla focused on her expert knowledge in the suggestability of teenagers and how teenage perception can be altered by an authority figure. He questioned Okla about peer pressure and adolescent .self­ aggrandizement. Dodge wanted 10 know; in Okla’s opinion, if bringing a teenage girl into a government building and being questioned by the assistant prosecuting attorney would persuade the girl to change her testimony. 1 he defense attorney will possibly call Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Ellsworth to the stand on the matter. Ellsworth did inter­ view one of Cunis' alleged victims, and Dodge contends the girl’s story was signifi­ cantly changed after Ellsworth interviewed her. Ellsworth told Judge Amy McDowell he tailed to see how Okla being qualified as an exp<'rt witness in the Curtis case was rele­ vant. He said the girl |uVC remembered more about the alleged icts in subsequent >nierx iews, but the facts rained the same. Uodge countered by the court that Okla’s expert testimony wus^ vital to a fair trial tor his client. * ' After nearly three hnun of the hearing Wednesday. McDowell t0l.nd Dr- Okla 10 ** a reliable expert uitn’?” j uithin certain court-established par^™ her testify was relevant to the Ctse McDowell then granted Dodge’s motion U> qualify Okla as an ‘•xjx.-rt witness in Curtis’ u ,1 scheduled tor January. ’ ■ Man convicted in Barry County hangs himself in Kentucky 1 । While detained in the Madison County license were dropped. Hoffman was sen Detention Center in Kentucky on a parole tenced the same day for delivery' or manufac violation, Charles Franklin Hoffman report­ ture of marijuana. Judge James Fisher sen tenced Hoffman to 36 to 120 months on th edly took his life Nov. 10 by hanging. . Hoffman, 28, was sentenced in Barry driving charge and 29 to 48 months on th County Circuit Court March 15. 2007. for substance charge. As of press time the Michigan Departme operating under the influence of alcohol on Powell Road and causing a serious impair­ of Corrections did not respond wi ment or incapacitating injury to another per­ Hoffman’s parole violation or the reason son in an automobile accident. Charges of was in a Kentucky jail. felonious driving and operating with expired Drivers should be on the lookout for deer Deer often move erratically, and swerv may cause loss of vehicle control, resulting injury or even death, he said. Deer travel together. If one deer is seen ing in 23 injuries. Motorists arc encouraged to look beyond chances arc others are also around so cau the beam of their headlights for eyes of deer is recommended. ’’Remember to heed deer crossing sig that may be near the road. Trying to dodge a deer is not a good idea, Leal said. “It you do hit a deer, make sure report it to your local police or the sher said Sheriff Dar Leaf. ’’The best way to avoid a deer car collision office.” For more safety tips visit the Mich is to slow your car down, flash your head lights and or blow your horn to try and scare Sheriffs Association website at wvvw.mis iff.org. the animal,” he said. More than 53,(XX) accidents in Michigan last year involved deer, and ‘>18 car-deer col­ lisions were reported in harry County result­ �The i no Hastings Banner — - Thursday. November 15. 2012 — -- Page rage 3 £ Hurricane Sandy relief heading to New Jersey by Shari Carney Staff Writer Several shelters in New Jersey will tic receiving donated items from family, friends, staff and students at Maple Valley Schools and the Hastings area. thanks to an np|>eal placed by Crystal Pash, former New Jersey resident. ’’Hie neighborhoods 1 called home have been reduced to nibble, sand, destraction and debris, said Pash who lived in Seaside Heights and Belmar. NJ.. from IW to 1993. Damages and power outages haw forced many people from their homes. Shelters have a variety of needs that are changing daily, said Pash, who is in contact with several shelters, including one for animals. Dangers of potential gas explosions that could result from a compromised gas system have caused many people to evacuate who otherwise tried to wait out the power outage, said Pash. Her husband. Chris Pash, is a social studies teacher at Maple Valley High School. Students have been bringing items to his classroom, and the high school’s leadership class also is participating. People also have donated money. Maple Valley teacher Hillary Leatherman took junior high her class shopping to purchase paper goods, toiletries and non-perishable food. Lynn Osborn-Jones, who lives in Virginia, is one of Crystal Pash’s best friends from their days living in New Jersey. Osborn-Jones has an elderly aunt and grandmother who live in some of the hardest hit areas, said Pash. “This w hole thing started w ith Ly nn and I on the phone, simply try ing to process the degree of devastation done to the area we call ‘home’ and trying to figure out what we could do to make things a little better,” she said. “I con­ tacted a few friends, sent out a couple (of] Facebook posts asking friends to do w hat they could, whether it be a donation to the Red Tho devastation in Seaside Heights, N.J., devastation is Hurricane Sandy. Crystal Pash of Hastings, former residen leading a relief effort to take needed items to shelters assis mg hurricane. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Cross, a prayer, a hug for someone whose loved ones were going through this, or whatev­ er they felt lead to do. From there, Lynn and I started thinking we could do more.” Without a plan or any know ledge on organ­ izing a relief effort, the two friends focused on the needs of those who were braving the devastation. “It’s about all the people who desperately need help and about the generosity and kind­ ness of every one who’s offered a measure of support. 1 never expected this many people to get involved,” she said. “This is an amazing community of people, and I think it’s a good after the wake of easide Heights, is e victimized by the thing for everyone to know that.” Her former co-wbrkers at Pennock Pharmacy in Hastings have proven instru­ mental in providing donations, said Pash, who had worked at the pharmacy for 10 years before leaving last November to care for her mother. “Friends from Nashville, Tenn., are help­ ing. as well as friends as far away as Germany. It really is amazing." said Pash, adding that her church. Nashville Baptist, is promoting the effort, as well. The Pashes plan to drive out before Thanksgiving, meet up with Osborn-Jones Students from Hillary Leatherman’s class at Maple Valley High School shopping for victims of Hurricane Sandy include (from left) Amanda Waddle, Marley Grinage, Alexis Guernsey, Adam Ryan, Danielle Struble and Jordan Reynolds. Social Studies Teacher Chris Pash will be transporting the items to shelters in New Jersey, where his wife, Crystal, lived from 1987 to 1993. (Photo by Hillary Leatherman) and spend most of the weekend making deliv­ eries. ’ . “The Jersey Shore is not really what the TV portrays. That has given a lot of people a bad impression of the area. It really is a wonderful place with incredible people. In that respect, it’s not so dissimilar to here,” she said. The following items have been requested from shelters: personal hygiene and toiletry products, cleaning supplies (including buck­ ets and sponges), blankets, new underwear and socks (all sizes, male and female), pet food, cat litter, pet cage liner material, wand­ ers for hands and socks normally used for hunting or fishing, candles, hats, gloves, rub­ ber boots, heavy-duty trash bags, towels, chicken broth, pasta, canned turkey and chicken, soup mixes and shovels. Call Pash. 269-908-9216. for additional information or to help in the relief effort. Gun Lake Tribe member speaks at federal center Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek hosted a program Nov. 6 to share infor­ mation on local Native American contribu­ tions and tribal efforts to help their members and surrounding communities. Defense Logistics Agency employees, con­ tractors and others gathered for the program, which began with an invocation from Ron Komondy, an elder with the Mohawk tribe’s Wolf Clan. « u His comments were noted in the opening remarks by DLA Logistics Information Service Director Deb Greger w ho said respect has been a common theme in the Native American events - “respect for the creator, resources, family and others." Greger, a Battle Creek native,- remarked how the observance gave her the chance to learn more about the signs that Native American life in the Pennfield area may date back to the Crusades. Ed Pigeon, vice chairman of the tribal council for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Gun Lake Band, began his remarks as guest speaker by explaining the principle of tribal sovereignly. Pigeon explained how the concept makes each tribe a miniature version of the stales that comprise America. “You have your 50 U.S. states; within those you have 500 mini-stales, each with its own tribal government and ways of doing things,” Pigeon said. Pigeon has more than 10 years of participa­ tion in cultural presentations and teaching activities throughout Michigan and is current­ ly employed as the Gun Lake language and cultural coordinator. His instruction provides language skills through formal classes and in Ed Pigeon, vice chairman of the tribal council for the Match-E-BE-Nash-She-Wish cultural workshops integrating language com­ Band of Pottawatomi Gun Lake Band, offers remarks as the guest speaker for Native ponents. Beside his tribal council duties. Pigeon is also a board member for the American Heritage Month. Kalamazoo Poverty Reduction Initiative. Before gaming operations started, Pigeon based on grants. With gaming revenues, how­ tribal programs that allow them to do more to said the funding for tribal programs was all ever. he said all of the money earned goes into help their members with health care, employ­ ment and more cultural programs. The 2 per­ cent revenue sharing also allows the tribe to contribute $18 million to |v>caf communities. “In Wayland, the school district was able buy iPads for all of their grade school stu­ Present your message to over 6,(XX) weekly paid dents and end ‘pay-for-play’ jn their extracur­ readers of'Hie Hastings Banner in our Annual ricular programs,’ Pigeon said. Increased revenues also ai|owcd the tribe-s public safety department to whleh P.georisaid benefits the l<K-a| communities, as well Dietr officer assists agencies in sur­ rounding communiltes t|1IUU ,, n|Wua| su It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retail- / lx,n ■'^••■••>>2>ts. -bu1 they Still know all of ers. 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Cr. i r । aydiencc of former Battle Creek resident f , ,. 11 Sojourner Truths famous comments that . • . ’• iso one is anything unless ever)one is something " Moore called upon th<,,c il:tScniblcd dcd. .cate themselves to use spedal bllsjs grants to not only learn about divekity but to commit lhemsehe; i„ sup|„ttlni, <a<.h olher-s needs like "family. f-or more informauon about the event, call Hie fipud I mploymem. Opportunity Office. 269-961-4652. ’ Ron Komondy, an elder with the Mohawk tribe’s Wolf Clan, offers the invocation to help start the program. Estate Planning Workshop Attorney James Fisher, Rand) Teegardin CIT. Hastings City Bank. Attorney Stephanie Fckkes, Attorney Chris Matthysse Thursday, November 29, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group is partnering with Law Weathers Attorneys and Counselors to provide an Estate Planning Workshop. Topics covered will include: • Major changes to our estate tax system, scheduled to begin January 1, 2013. Learn about these important changes. • Every estate plan should include basic building blocks. We will discuss these and why they are important. • A once in a lifetime opportunity to take advantage of current gift tax exemptions expires at the end of the year. Learn about this important change. • Long term care can deplete an estate. Learn how proper estate planning can take advantage of Medicaid funding to help avoid this outcome. The workshop will take place in the community room of the 1 Listings Branch, ISO West Court Street. Attendance is free to the community. Please reserve a seat by calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. ’ rrszMrj * Hastings City Bank www.h.Nit^’<ityhanka.mil ;*'• FMC �Page 4 — Thunrtay November 15 2012 — The Hastings Banner Did you SCC7 Camoufowlage Congress could take Tory Holly of Lake Odessa look this photo recently of a great blue heron try­ ing to blend in along a channel on Jordan Lake. Holly said the heron seems to live around the nearby swamp and has been a frequent visitor. • . * *3 ■ aid families that became victims ol the violent storm. They’ve volunteered wit donations and a helping hand to help clean up neighborhoods, tear out water­ logged carpet and dry w all and to help vic­ On the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the tims. These men and women arc working 11th month of 1918 an armistice between street-by-strcct. home-by-home, leading Germany and the Allied nations came into lhe charge for post-disaster operations Officials even requested donations dur­ effect, so on Nov. 11, 1919. the first ing lhe annual New- York Veterans Day Armistice Day was observed. This past week, across the country, parade to help the victims who lost their people remembered those who served in homes or were trying to get by without one of our country’s military branches so electricity. Looking back to President Kennedy, he that we could remain free. It was 93 years ago, when President said the gratitude for veterans should be Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Armistice measured in our actions not just words. Day be held Nov. 11. saying, “To us in Throughout our country’s history, mil­ America, the reflections of Armistice Day lions have been willing to serve, even if it will be filled with lots of pride in the meant sacrificing their lives. And. many heroism of those who died in the coun­ returned after the Gulf War and the try’s service and with gratitude for lhe Global War on Terror in Iraq and victory, both because of the thing from Afghanistan maimed for life. So, why which it has freed us and because of the shouldn’t we expect the country’s law­ opportunity it has given America to show makers to work together to solve the her sympathy with peace and justice in financial issues that threaten the econom­ the councils of the nations.’’ ' ic stability of our nation? Each year we celebrate with parades, The election is over — now is lhe time church services, flag raising and all kinds to set aside the party bickering and get of special ceremonies. In 1926. the U.S. down to the people’s business of solving Congress declared the special day a legal these issues with some old-fashioned holiday to honor our veterans. But on compromise, in the interest of all June I, 1954. President Dwight D. Americans. Eisenhower signed the bill to make Nov. Congress returned to work Tuesday to 11 known as Veterans Day, to honor all a list of unfinished business left over from service personnel regardless of when or last session when they vacated where they served. Washington to head home to campaign In 1968, Congress moved Veterans for their jobs. Now in this lame-duck ses­ Day to the fourth Monday in October, yet sion. lawmakers will have a number of the action caused a lot of confusion since issues to hammer out along with finding several states disagreed with the change. some compromise on a deficit-reduction .So. in 1975 President Gerald R. Ford plan — important work for even the best signed the bill that would again designate of situations. Veterans Dav to be observed each year on According to a report, lhe United Nov. 11. States spends more on its military than^ Even today, many people confuse the rest of the world combined — and Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Both nearly 10 times more than the No. 2 holiday s were meant to recognize the men nation, China. Yet if the president and and women who served in our country ’s Congress can’t find a way to avoid the armed services. Yet. Memorial Day is fiscal cliff that goes into effect Dec. 31. observed on the last Monday in May. the military could suffer its biggest single which is set aside as a day for remember­ cut in our nation’s history as programs ing and honoring military personnel who face mandatory reductions created by died in lhe service of their country. lawmakers. Veterans Day was intended to thank and As part of a deficit-spending agree­ honor all those who served honorably in ment last year. Congress and the president the military, in wartime and peacetime. agreed to automatic funding cuts if they It’s easy for us to get caught up in our failed to come up with a plan to cut the daily lives, missing lhe real meaning deficit by at least $1.2 trillion behind the special day. Currently, there Our country’s veterans have been there are more than 22 million veterans who for us in war. in peacetime and when have served in our country’s armed forces we’ve faced national tragedies like lhe — many of them returning to private life recent hurricane. Shouldn’t we expect our to serve their own communities. Most of lawmakers to show the same level of us have a parent, grandparent, sibling or bravery and dedication to the nation as someone else who served or might lx- still they search for the solutions that will serving. keep our country financially strong and Some of them might be one of the vet­ safe for generations? erans who offered lheir support when Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast. So Fred Jacobs, vice president, far, hundreds of veterans stepped up to • J-Ad Graphics “Av we express oitr gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” President John Fitzgerald Kennedy We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff mem­ bers that represents Barn County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom. Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M­ 43 Highway. Hastings 49058; or email newsfa j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. ».,,.know? Bazaar preparation Although the names are different and the styles have changed, the fundrais­ ing and craftiness continue. This looks like a photo promoting an upcoming bazaar. Do you know any of these women? Were they, in fact, promoting a bazaar? If so, for what organization? When? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous pho tographs from the middle of lhe past centu­ ry that have no date, names or other infor­ mation. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little mwe information about the event to reunite lhe photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail infor­ mation to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058, email newstfi’jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of three men in front of the old city hallTire station looking at a 1947 Oldsmobile brought in just one call, from Dorolha Cooper. She thought the tall man in the center point­ ing at the car might be Winston “Windy•” Merrick, who once worked al her par­ ents’ State Street business. The Coftee Shop. Meirick also was involved in lhe American Legion, lhe draft board and worked for Consumers Power. She did­ n’t recognize lhe other two men. Do you? Have you a lesson from veterans meu Karen Heath is co owner of Secondhand Comers in Hastings. She was a board direc­ tor for over 15 years with the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and its secretary for “umpteen" years. Heath has volunteered countless hours for the chamber and still works on several committees. She worked on the Downtown Development Authority for 15 years. Heath is currently in her third icon on the board will) lhe Barry Community Foundation. In July, she was voted to be chairman of lhe foundation, and will serve in that capacity over the next couple of years. She has also been an advisor for the foundation’s Youth Advisory1 Council. Favorite movie: A Susan Sarandon movie called “Dead Man Walking.” Ji’s a real true testament to forgiveness Favorite book: I love entrepreneur books. I am in the process of reading Business Model Generation. I love this sluff, but for fun books I have just been through Pillars of the I'arth and World with­ out End. massive, epic books. If you could give anything lo a person, it would be: Probably compassion. h plays into everything I do. especially in this busi­ ness Person you would most like to imel: Jesus Christ J have a lot of questions for him. If you were president, you would think the government has forgotten that. Best advice ever received: I was ver>' fortunate to be a manufacturing planner and study under |Edward j Deming. He said. ‘If you can’t explain what you an: doing in a process, then you don’t know what you’re doing.’ I am still. t0 t|jjs da), putting processes together for eventhing we do around here. 'Die things that have a good process in place are the things that work. Favorite elementary school memory: My best friend’s mother w as my third grade teacher. When she passed ilttay, he found box with a gift and a note from me- It * ws *a handmade pin cushion I h id civen her in third grade. He told me as a teacher she had tons of stuff, but when she died there wasn’t much of n left. But. cushion was one of the things she had kept­ Best thing about Barn lhe people. We are learning even day 10 wor.k together. That’s what’s so ccrol aboUl il’ H * a testament to a downtown with no empty weH I u WC Weal'*rvd the depression well. I really appreciate the forward-think•niUWe. It’s what driVe?oir train. Each week. The H„n fn-m <be C<)minuni ni..< a ner>on Barry Karen Heath change: Their tiscal responsibility. ] :un lhe money cnmchvi and a money worrier. My dad always told me to pay your bills first. I rKU.tS’,5*-■ >''^ay. Has,,nail ncw«”jadgrai>hicS.c>;’1' Veterans Day at Fort Custer National Cemetery (Shopper News photo by Shelly Sulscr) What do you think? Here’s your chance to lake part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the questions posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabu­ lated and reported lhe following week, along with a new question. Last week’s question: The traditional Veterans Day observance tails on lhe 11th day of the 11th month al 11 a m which, this year, will be Sunday and m direct con­ flict with chinch services in many communities. Should patriotic ceremonies displace religious observances? 2 Hi 79% Yes No For this week: Despite assurances that cHD, a disease affecting deer, cannot be transmitted to humans, some Michigan hunters have opted to take part in the firearms deer seawhlch begins today. Will tHD change your hunting plans? ” □ □ YES NO �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Nav'.rnter 15. 20!2 — Page State News Roundup Students invited to learn about military academies Foundation lists Michigan among notable global producers. But Riesling isn’t lhe only star of the sur­ vey. Cabernet Franc acreage also tripled in the past decade. Pinot Gris increased nearly 300 percent. And Pinot Noir has replaced Chardonnay as the state's second most plant­ ed variety, with acreage increasing 150 per­ n V/r ^usl’n Amash will host academy cent in the last 10 years. More than 40 vari­ tg lor high school students living in the 3rd eties of wine grapes with al least two acres of Congressional District who are interested in production were reported. Traditional learning more about the U.S. service acade- European varieties account for two-thirds of ™ICS14°^' N°vfro™ ? to 9 p.m. at the Michigan’s wine grape acreage. The balance era’cl R. Ford Presidential Museum in is mainly composed of hybrid varieties Grand Rapids. (crosses between European and native North Officials from the United States Military American varieties). Academy at West Point, the United States Air Traditionally, the wine grape industry in Force Academy, United States Naval Michigan was concentrated in four primary Academy. United States Merchant Marine counties: Berrien, Van Buren, Grand Traverse Academy and the United States Coast Guard and Leelanau. Due to winery expansion Academy will provide information about the around the slate, the survey shows vineyard academies and the application process. land exceeding 10 acres in each of the fol­ Admission to the academics requires a lowing counties: /Xllegan, Antrim. Benzie, nomination from the vice president, a U.S. Cass. Charlevoix, Jackson. Lenawee, Oceana, senator or a U.S. representative. Students typ­ Sanilac and Washtenaw. ically begin the admissions process in the Michigan ranked fourth in total grape pro­ spring of their junior year of high school. duction in the United States in 2011, behind More information about the academy nomi­ California, Washington and New York, and nation process can be found at ranked fifth in wine grape production. http: /amash.house.gov/serving-you/military- Michigan hovers between fifth and eighth academy-nominations place for wine grape production from year to The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is year, depending on weather events that can located at 303 Pearl Street NW, Grand severely influence regional production vol­ Rapids. umes in any given year. According to the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, there are 101 com­ mercial wineries producing more than 1.3 million gallons of Michigan wine annually. That number has increased from 32 wineries Michigan’s wine grape industry growing in 2002 information « ‘"““^''hi www.micn igaJ For more *8an wine grape 15 WeW‘'- h(J Send us your Now is time for citizens to campaign business news To the editor: Every W wc I may be terribly politically naive, but now that the election is over finally, perhaps we (lhe people who have had to endure $2 billion in spending by the major national campaigns and another $6(X) million in Super PAC spending) need to start and maintain an ongo­ ing campaign of our own. We could call it the “We Want Something Better For Our Buck” campaign. Or, "The Return of Common Sense” campaign. Or, the "Remember Us?” campaign. As individuals (regardless of political per­ suasion), we now need to use every commu­ nication tool at our disposal to constantly remind those who were elected that their first job is not to do everything, anything (or noth­ ing) to gel re-elected, but that job No. I is to do the work of the people — our work — not the bidding of special interest groups, the agenda of lobbyists or the wishes of deep­ pocket donors. We voted for these officials. We arc their special interest group. And, now, more than ever, we should demand that they put politics in perspective and do something — like actually govern. Yes, some on both ends of the ideological political spectrum voice legitimate concerns that need to be considered, but if nothing else, the recently concluded election reminded us that most of us bump into each other some­ where to the right or to the left of lhe middle. And, the somewherc-in-the-middle folks have had il with government by gridlock. We want something better for our buck. Wc want of where the would have no » from which serv­ ices. improvement:and enjoymeni ori j. nate. A business conimunity not ? videsjobs,.t also the inv014mPcnt and the giving chai bu ds a C3ring cul(urc The Banner intends to celebrate our business conwwni y with a “Business Bnefs column that will inform our readers and our community of the vibrancy that a he i thy-business environ­ ment provides us all. wc interested in your business news from prorno(jons to expansions from new hires to honored retirees. Send your news and your photos t0 us at by U.S. Mail or front desk drop-off at JAd Graphics Inc., 1351 N M.43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Our elec­ tronic contact is ncws{<*j-adgraphics.com. We look forward to honoring Barry County business by recognizing your accomplishments. BBB warns about local timeshare scam The state’s wine grape acreage doubled over the past decade, according to a report recently released by lhe U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service. The USDA report is based on lhe 2011 Michigan Fruit Survey, which collected data from grape growers throughout the state. The Financial Care Associates, part of complete results of lhe survey are available online and can be accessed from www.michi- Financial Care LLC, has received an F rating from the Better Business Bureau. ganwines.com/fastfacts. The business has been the cause of many Riesling is the most widely planted wine grape, with acreage nearly tripling in the past complaints to BBB Serving Western decade. Michigan producers are creating Michigan in recent days. Consumers who own timeshares tell BBB world-class Rieslings and earned more than 20 top awards in 2OI2 for Riesling wines in a that they have been contacted by Financial variety of styles. The International Riesling Care and told the company has a buyer for the owner’s timeshare. The timeshare owners are told to wire a processing fee ranging from (S/Vrite Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. Publihooby John Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM• Brett Bremer Julio Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto J Shari Carney Dave DeDecker Bonnie Mattson POSTMASTER. Sone afldress changes :c PO Boi B Hastings. 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SCHEV authorized. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. Banner Dewied to lhe Interests cl Barry County since 1856 more than $2,000 to more than $4,500. The sale docs not close as promised, and fees arc not refunded. Calls and emails to lhe business arc not returned. Financial Care Associates gives its address as 2885 Sanford Ave. SW, Grandville, which is actually a mailing address rental company by the name of Mail Box Forwarding. The owner of Mail Box Forwarding advises BBB that Financial Care Associates is no longer receiving mail at that address. BBB advises timeshare owners to never wire or pay money in advance to a limeshare resale company and to thoroughly check any timeshare resale organization prior to signing any agreement with them. Visit www.bbb.org for more information. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. John Hoek, Delton The Hastings • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. our political leaders to do what wc have Io do every day in all kinds of arenas. It’s called problem-solving through compromise and common sense. Why not .1 return to common sense b> those elected to govern us? The lime for each of us to engage our elect­ ed representatives is now. If not, we most cer­ tainly w ill ring in the new year with a rcccs sion (or worse) w hile we toast to $399 billion in automatic tax hikes and $102 billion in spending cuts. Additionally, lhe federal budg­ et deficit, tax reform, immigration reform and entitlement reform arc others on a long list of critical areas that can’t wait much longer to be seriously addressed, cither. The special interest groups, lobbying organizations and deep-pockct donors have all had their tum. Isn’t it time for us — as individual citizens — to make our presence know n to at least each of our elected federal and stale officials? Isn’t it time to keep insist­ ing that they now remember us. first and fore­ most. and actually do the work of the pcdple? We don’t need to organize. We don’t need to meet. We don’t need to write bylaws or col­ lect dues. As individuals, each of us just needs to commit to a campaign of our own. This newspaper regularly publishes "Know Your Legislators,’’ which contains contact information for federal and state office hold­ ers representing this geographical area. Readers should use it. Often. I I il M u W4 mon® Ad network Solutions □(SPLAY Just Imagine reaching 2,500,000 readers with just one phone call! Contact your newspaper's advertising representative or coll 517.372.2424 HOLISTIC • SELF-HELP • COGNITIVE • INDIGENOUS • FAITH BASED Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich 48909 Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties) Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. Farnum Building Room 915 tos Wpqi Allegan Street. Lansing. Ml 48909-7536. Send mail Io P. O. Box 30036. L^nsinq Ml 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.mlchigan.gov ’ State Representative Mike Callion, Republican. 87th District (All of Barrv Countv) Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansinq Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov 91 Ml AIRLINE CAREERS Losing a Loved One to Drugs or Alcohol? BEGIN HERE Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance Call for a free confidential assessment • Cuslcmtzed • Ont- Yty A.’ton> Tfo;;tnM nt Pt^ii • Mutn-Apptosch • Resu’lBastd • Job Rc/ural Progrjrrs Tratring accepted - Financing available 451-9872 877-891-2281 U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House OfiiS Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451'8383. U.S. Senate npbbie Stabenpw. Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 phone (202) 224-4822. Carl’Levin Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510 Z20?) 224-6221. District office; 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134* Rap ds, Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. J' m ^Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Infoimation line for Congress and the Senate: 1-2.02-224-3121. CAR DONATE MAKE^yyisH. Michigan •f.M •ioo* ANYAK l”4'-<»cU n.k, Wheel* l?orWishes.org ’he fewer. ^°,Wish Call: Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 �Faye 6 - Thursday November 15. 2012 - Tho Hartings Banner PARKING, continued from page 1 ue to improve from there.” In other business the council: • Discussed parking and issues around Central Elementary School. Hastings Deputy Chief ot Police Jeff ITaft said that in recent weeks lhe city has stepped up patrol> and ha* had its parking enforcement officer in the area during drop-off and pick-up times tn response tn complaint* from residents living near the school Trustee Dave lossnva .suggested the citv talk m school officials about rcqtnnng teacher* and staff to use the school parking Io rather than parking on Broadway and Gran streets "here parents could otherwise park when dropping off or picking up their chil­ dren at the school. • Unanimously apprK)VeJ a motion to allow carnage rides duiin uaI Christmas cclebnuion the w^'’^ NoV. 30 lhr()Ugh • Unanimously apprnxcCj n liquor license *nn«e s Woodrlrc’| Sakx>n. located at 133 oullC ot. C*. *1 Re^‘vedv a proclamation from Cruig Stolsonburg. chair of lhc narTy County Board of Commissioners, posthumously honoring Hastmgs Mayor Bob May for his years of service to the city and the community. ’ Approved Mayor piu-tcm Brenda McNabb-Stangeappointment of Michael Snyder as an alternate on the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals. ’Die motion to approve the appointment was passed by a 7-1 vote with trustee Bill Redman dissenting. Redman said May had asked Redman Io look lor .1 candi­ date for .he seat, which Redman aa.d he had done: and May had approved his nx<’^n; dation of Tom Maurer for tbe posl. AUhoyU' he wished to support May s fina rtcoi > dation of Maurer. Tossava vo.e.1 m lav or of appointing Snyder. MeNabb-Stange s. d she had interviewed both candidates and felt that Snyder was a better fit for the ZB A. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. ...... . ■- GRAC E COMMUNITY CHURCH 89.50 F M 79 Highway. N*<hvit!e. MI 49073 Pastor Don Ro-coe. (5J7I 852-9228 .Morning Celebration 9 a m & 10 30 um Fellow ship Time before lhe service. Nuncn. children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. 1 cade*'hip training SOLID ROCK Bl Bl E CHURCH OF DFLTON 7025 Mito Rd. PO Box -M)S. (cor­ ner of Milo Rd ArS M-43). Delton. Ml 49046 pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 2CM-939U Sunday Worship Service 10.30 am. to I) 30 am.. Nmsery and Ch'ldivn'v Ministry Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6.30 pm to 7 W p m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1916 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Ruv’cr Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship Semce 10:45.1 m; Evening Sen toe 6 p.m; Wednesday Evening Service 7 pan. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 F. Woodhwn, Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Josh Maurer. Youth pMtor Sunday Services: 9:15 xm. Sunday Schoo! for all arc',10.30 am. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Uxith Gnwp 5-? p m & Sr High Youth Group 7-9 p m.. Wednesday, Family Niehl 6.30 p.m. Awana. Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948 8904 for infermanon or. MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland, Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061.* Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m PIXASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service; 9:30 am.; Sunday School II am. Sunday Evening Senice 6 p nr.; Bible Study de Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Su«an D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Sen ices. Sunday, 9:45 am.; Sunday School. 10:45 xm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 605 S. Jefferxdn. Res*. Rich-rd Altinc. Fa<of Saturday Mass. 4:30 p.m.; Sundjs Masses 8 xm. and II a m : Confession Sanirday 3:304:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rex. Richard Altinc. Pastor. A mission of St. Ro%e Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9;3O xm. HOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grose Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accciMblc and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 am. Worship Time 10 30 xm. Youth activities* call for information. QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 Eatt PO Box 63. HaWnp. MI 49058. PiUor Rev Bryce Fcighner. (616) 945 9392. Sunday Worship If 15 xm. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Pou ell Road. Hatongv Pastor Bob Wilson Church Phone 269­ 948-23.30. Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356 bjwj633'4 beglobalnet Sunday School 9 45 am; Worship Sen roe 10 45 am , Sunday Evening 6 p in. Wednesday 7 p m. - ___ ___ _., HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1074 s State Rd. Hannes Ml 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning sen ice times. 9 am. with nursery and prexhool ______ new BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 5(12 E Bi nd Si . Haxunpv Paxtor J C. Crank rontully invite* you to CT’mr uOTfdnr ";tb “* C4"h Su,*by a( IV.JOxm and Tucvlay evening Bible *tudy 6 p m. vvnh Rev. Calvon Ki.kJcr. fntcroted in knouing more jboul cur church? Pleive feel wel­ come to i JI one of tlXH* number*. I\aor Crank 26^979-8618; (313) fclO-S’JO or. Ed Blankenship (Local) 269 945-3327. available and II am with nuncry. pnxlwol and kids' church avail­ able. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave. HaUinp Pastor Collin PinkMcn. Phone 269­ 945-2935. Sunday School 10 xm.; Wonhip 11 am. Wedneulay Night Bible Study 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M 37 Hwy.. Dotvling. MI 49(150 Rev Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days • 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sen ice, II xm. Contem­ porary Service; Sunday School and Nuncry available during both serv­ ices (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School; 9am.. Worship & Children's Programs 10 xm.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more’ Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (MAV.F 9 ant-12 pm.), e-mail office fa mei net or visit wwvs.ciwntrychapelumc.org chttp: 6Vww xwjntry chapelumc.oq; > for more information HASTINGS FIRST tUNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Pxstor ITon Spxhnun Office Ptwne (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 xnt-3 pm.; Friday 9 a m to noon Sunday morn­ ing worship hours: 8:45 xm. Traditional Worship: 10 xm. a m. Refreshments: 10:45 Contemporary Worship 5th Sunday Worship at 10 a m. Sunday School for PreK-5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal cioy Tue^tav from 5 to 6 p m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery and tod­ dler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School: 9:30 xm. for children and youth, and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 xm. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismisMsl poor to offering. Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6.00 p.m. . and several adult small group opportuni­ ties. Wednesday Mid-Week Pioneers at 6:30 p.m.: Pioneer Gub, 4 years through 5lh grade. Adults: Manage Enrichment class. Women’s Prayer Group and a Men's Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (5<)»-) Bible Study at 10 am. and lunch a! Wendy’s. 11:30 xm. Third Thursday Brunch a! 9:30 am. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Ining). Sunday services each week. 9.15 a.m Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this «<nice). 10 am. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew A; Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number i< 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is hitp*Atrax to'andrewrnatthiav. Wc are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is m communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and uve the 1928 Boek of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website* www. hopeum erg Church Fax .No.: 269­ 818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Rclsori. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morn­ ing: 9;30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 inn, 12*2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - I’raycr Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Ea>( Grand, Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor, Myron Huebner.Music. Sunday Sen ices. 10 a.m.. Sunday Schoo! (al) ages); II a.m. Worship Service, 6 pm Evening Senice, 7 pm Thursday. Bible Study and Prayer Call 269-948-2673 for additional information ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled vhurch. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Rd. Na«hville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10 30 im, 6 p.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m Je$u$ Club for bop & girli ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oaM> of God’s low. “Where Escry one is Someone SpcciJ.” For information call 616­ 1-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discoxcr Cod's Grace xnth us! Holy Communion Every Sunday1 Sunday, Nov. 18 - Worship Service 8 and 10.45 am. Sunday School 9:30 xm. Nov. 18 • Adult Sunday School Forum (Sundancsc Community Development); Quarterly Mission Ingathering: High School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Men & Women's Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Nov. 19 - Adventurer Bible Study 7 p.m. Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m Nov. 20 - Congregation Council Meeting 7 pm; IntenieootninatiotnJ Thanksgiving Sen ice 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Nov. 21 - NO Wordwatchen 10 xm. Nov. 22 • Tlianksgiving. Nov. 23 - Church Office Closed. Location: 239 E. North St.. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. httpJZuuw discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Harings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Sen ice; j 1 xm. Contemporary Worship Service. Nuncry and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www fintchurdihastings erg and our wch log for sermons at. http /dixstingspresbytcrian blogspot.com. Friday - 9 a.m. Pukleball Saturday - 10 30 a m. Praise Team. Monday4 pm. hckleball, 7 p m. Knit Wits. Wednesday • 4 p m Picklchall Hnot 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 flextab osley 945-4700 v • » c b-v Vonda VanTil x?*°u*d/ Twr//y Public Affairs Specialist \ K”,8jns deer hunting season is now open. Kather than deer, may we recommend setting your sights for'the Part D Medicare ?t,On dnig Plan that’s best for you? You JI have more tinic lhan usual this year, cause open season is lasting longer than normal. If you currently are enrolled in Medicare and are considering changes to } our Medicare Part D plan, act now. The “open season” runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. While all Medicare beneficiaries can par­ ticipate in the prescription drug program, some people with limited income and resources also are eligible for Extra Help to pay for monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about S4.000 per year. Many people qualify for these big savings and don’t even know it. To figure out whether you are eligible for the Extra Help, Social Security needs to know your income and the value of any savings, investments and real estate (other than the home you live in). To qualify, you must be receiving Medicare and have: • Income limited to $16,755 for an individ­ ual or 522,695 for a married couple living together. Even if your annual income is high­ er, you still may be able to get some help with mail, call Social Security. 800-772-1213. For more information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, visit www.medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). Vonda VanTil is lhe public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. monthlj premiums, annual deductibles and prcscnpt ion co-pay men t s. • Resources limited to SI3.070 for an indi­ vidual or $26,120 for a married couple living together. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks anil bonds. We do not count your house or car as resources. You can complete an online application for hxtra Help at www.socialsecurity.gov. To apply by phone or have an application sent by Grand Rapids office to have reduced hours In addition, Friday. Nov. 23. the day after Thanksgiving, all Social Security field offices will be closed to the public. Like last year, employees working that day will focus on reducing backlogged workloads. Most Social Security services do not require a visit to a local office. Many servic­ es, including applying for retirement, disabil­ ity or Medicare benefits, signing up for direct deposit, replacing a Medicare card, obtaining a proof of income letter or reporting a change of address or telephone number arc available online, www.socialsecurity.gov. or by calling 800-772-1213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number, 1-800­ 325-0778. Many of lhe online services also are available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov. Effective Nov. 19, the Grand Rapids Social Security office will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. In addition, beginning Jan. 2. 2013, the office will close to the public at noon every Wednesday. While agency employees will continue to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow them to complete face-toface interviews and process claims work without incurring the cost of overtime. The significantly reduced funding provided by Congress under the continuing resolution for the first six months of the fiscal year makes it impossible for the agency to provide the over­ time needed to handle service to the public as it has done in the past. Pearl S. Beers provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches anti these local businesses: 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 The hunt is afoot for Medicare Part D LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd. P.O. Box 273. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone. 269-948-0900. Website www.lifegatecc.ccm. Sun­ day Worship 10 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6-30 p.m. This information on w orship service is 102 Cook Hastings SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN B>mcr' 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS. Ml - Pearl S. Beers, age 98. of Hastings, passed away November 9. 2012 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom November 18, 1913 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of Forrest and Pearl (Weise) Shindler. Pearl attended John Harris High School and Harrisburg Business School. She married Ernest Beers on August II, 1934. Pearl was employed by J.H. Troup Music Company in Harrisburg. PA. ns well as Lorenz Music Company in Sacramento. CA, as a bookkeeper. pear| enjoyed working in her yard and garden. She also enjoyed her pct dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Beers and daughter, Sandra Beers. Pearl is survived by her daughters. Judy (Bob) Wilson of Hastings and Diane (Charies) Haight of Lompoc, CA; her son. Rick (Sue) Beers of Redding. CA and 10 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Respecting Pearl’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial will take place in San Luis Obispo. CA. Memorial contributions may lK n,lllk 10 -Samantan’s Purse at www santaritanspurse. org. Arrangements by Girrbich Funeral Home. Please visit ottr website at wwWf‘Tl’ilt'hlu; I era!home.net to sign the online guest lx>ok "'“'"veamemo^^gefor.hefam- Minnie Francis “Bea” Bare PLAINWELL, MI - Minnie Francis “Bea” Bare, of Plainwell, passed away November 8, 2012. Bea was born August 29, 1922. in Baltimore. Maryland, the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Adclong) Klinck. Bea enjoyed attending her great grandchil­ dren’s wrestling tournaments, she was Grandma to the Delton Kellogg wrestling teams during lhe 90s, was a member of VFW Post #422 Auxiliary', spending time with her family and grandchildren was here life. Bea is survived by her children. Barry (Kathleen) Bare of Kalkaska. William (Shaun) Beardsley of Rose City, Richard (Virginia) Beardsley, Lynda (Tim) Thomas of Orangeville Township; goddaughter and god­ son, Sandra (Norman) DeHann of Bellville; six grandsons; three granddaughters and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two hus­ bands. Richard Beardsley and Reuben Bare; sister, Agnes Scott. The family will receive friends, Saturday, November 17. 2012. II a.m. to noon, at the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, where a memorial service will be conducted at noon, with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Bunal will take place in Brown Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consid­ er memorial contributions to: Pennock Hospice or American Cancer Society. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to view Bea’s online guest book or to send a condolence message to her family. BATTLE CREEK. Ml - Darlene Kay Morrison, age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, November 12. 2012 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was bom February 19, 1945 in Battle Creek, lhe daughter of Coy D. and Clarabelle (VanNocker) Houston. She married Donald Morrison on May I. 1964 in Battle Creek. She enjoyed knitting, baking and traveling. Darlene’s favorite holiday was Christmas and she made each one memorable and special. She is survived by her husband. Donald; children, Denise (Ronald, Jr.) Hermenitt, Roxanne (Carey) Courtis. Neil (Maria) Morrison, and Eric (Nancy) Morrison; sister. Becky (Blaine) Sweatt; and grandchildren, Ron. Isabella, .Alexander and Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. Darwin Houston. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 15. from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 16, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service.'Burial will be at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek, Ml. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to the American Cancer Society or lhe National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 aawwA’<Lchtnanli<bblk-^2ni EARLY HOLIDAY 1521 for The Hastings Banner Monday, Nov. 19 at NOON for Classifieds Display Ads, and New Articles The T> ------- Hastings DANNER �ThoHv ‘mys Banner ~ Thureday NcwwiImj' 15. 2012 - Pa*3 7 better bridge in Barry county by (Jerald Stein north ♦. K Q 7 2 ▼:J764 ♦: J 7 ♦: Q J 3 WEST Marriage licenses EAST ♦:9 6 ▼:AQ9K ♦: 8 3 V: 10 5 3 ♦QX542 ♦: A9 ♦: 109 8 65 2 ♦: A 4 Mathew Thomas, Rolla. MO and Donna MaryJose, Lung. Beach. CA. Martin Cruz-Valencia. Middleville and Yuriana Pacheco-Santos. Three Rivers. Christian Michael Bern’. Hastings and Kimberley Lorena Hayward. Hastings. Steven Terry Geroy, Delton and Bri.mna Mary Visser. Delton. SOUTH: 4: A J 105 4 V:K2 ♦: K 10 6 3 ♦•K7 Dealer: West Lois Kidder to turn 80 Vulnerable: Both On 2012.Loi. wm celebraie her 80lh bmhdaj. Cards and well wishes from ’nd friends may be seal to hcr aL ;°*u Kidder. Magnum Health Rehab HwmSs. 240 E. Nonh Sl Hastings, Ml 49058. Rm. |()26. Lead: A’fc North East South Pass A, 2V Pass Pass 44 Pass West 1V Pass Pass Recently, in the Defense in the 21st Century bridge class going on currently in the Battle ,arca* Jhe emphasis has been on defensive leads, defensive signals, and being a good defensive bridge player. Because bridge players are on defense 50% of the time, it is important to hone your defensive skills by using defensive signals when it appears that your opponents have overbid. Today’s auction might be just the case. With West opening the bidding at lV. which to me seems to be a questionable bid given that most modem players have given up on the 4-eard major opening and have gone to the American Standard position of opening majors with a 5-card suit, still it happens, and the astute bridge player will recognize that bridge play­ ers like to bid. Today’s hand, taken from a similar hand found in Mike Lawrence’s 1973 bridge book How to Read Your Opponents’ Cards, shows what can happen when the defense plays their cards right. What do we know about the hands from lhe bidding? While the bidding on the West hand might be suspect, still it docs and will continue to happen. West bid 1V with only four hearts and 12 high card points and one length point for 13 total points. North passed, and East sup­ ported the heart bid with three hearts, four high card points with lhe A^, and several dummy points. Quite a stretch, but nevertheless, it is done all the time. North and South entered the bidding with South's overcall of two spades, showing a strong spade suit and good total points to go to the two-level in the bidding ladder. With West passing. North supported the spade overcal! and bid 3^ pass by East ended the East-West bidding, but South pushed on to 4±. With everyone bidding, something seemed amiss. Who had the points? Were there enough points to make a game when we all know that a major suit needs 25-26 points to make a game? Surely, someone was stretching here. Counting just the high card points, it is easy to see that East-West have 16 high card points between them: 12 in the West hand and four in the East hand. The North-South team has the rest with 10 points in the North and 14 in the South. That amounts to 24 and may or may not be enough to bring home the ambitious game of the North-South team. Will good defense pre­ vail. or wiH the North-South team carry the day with a squeaky game made and scored ? The defense always has the first shot and the opening lead. This is a crucial lime for bolh defenders lo be on the same page. They need io cooperaic as a team to defeat lhe four-spade contract. The opening lead from West was lhe A^, not wanting to ruin lhe strong AV QV com­ bination. Here is where East as a cooperating partner must give lhe proper signal for the defen­ sive team. What did East play as a signal card on the A^ led by partner West? Because East-West in their partnership agreement play attitude signals on leads from each other, East must signal to West that she did not want a continuation of the club suit. With atti­ tude signals, a low card as a played card is a discouraging signal; a high card is an encouraging card. In this case, East knew’ that leading a second club would only set up the declarer’s club suit, and it would be easy for South lo make lhe four-spade contract. East played lhe 2^», as dis­ couraging a signal card as she had in her hand. The message here w as loud and clear; switch to another suit. But which suit? Here West must make the right decision. East had signaled a discouraging sign. Find another suit. Ruling out the trump suit since it appeared that North-South have nine trumps between them, there would be nothing there. 'The heart suit must be protected to pick up two tricks, one with lhe AV and one with lhe QV. ’The only remaining suit was lhe diamond suit. West picked a low diamond on the second trick to lead back to her partner East. East look the trick with lhe Af and she knew the lead had to be a heart lead. The small heart lead from East trapped the KV in the South hand. West took the two heart tricks that they deserved and handed North-South a minus 100 points, down one trick. Good defensive bridge work is a team effort. Each part of lhe team must be aware of attitude signals, switching to another suit, and reluming lhe right suit. The defense is on a race. They have the first advantage, and if they are to be successful defenders, then they must play iheir cards in the right order and claim the defensive prize. If East-West had not been using attitude signals, it is highly likely that West would have continued the small club lead at the second trick, handing North-South a game that they did not deserve to win. Attitude is the name of the game for defensive bridge players. Mwbom Ella Rose, bom at Metro Health Hospital on Oct. 6. 2012 at 7:43 p.m. to Kayla and Bryan Holcomb of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 15 — November reading club, “Get Fired Up for Reading,” continues for pre-K through 12th grades; Movie Memories celebrates Jeanne Crain with “A Leiter lo Three Wives,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 — preschool story time enjoys “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.”’ 10:30 lo 11 a.m.; Taste ot the Holidays recipe exchange begins. Monday, Nov. 19 — Hastings Library Board meets, 4 to 6 p.m.; computer classes leam Face book basics, 6 lo 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 — no toddler story time; young chess tutoring class, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 — teen advisory' board meets, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. z €f Hayden Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 29, 2012 al 2:17 p.m. lo Christina and Jeremy Orman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. >♦♦♦♦ Brody Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 31. 2012 at 12:33 p.m. to Beverly and Joshua Smith of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Preston Eric, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4, 2012 at 4:39 p.m. to Rachel and Eric Greenfield of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Dakota Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. I, 2012 al 12:04 a.m. lo Mike and Mary Poirier of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 199ft Monopole Telecommunications Tower, off Martin Road approx, 0.4 miles north of E. Carlton Center Rd., Woodland. Barry County, Ml 48897. Public comments regarding poten­ tial effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp. Will Bates. w.bates@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd. St.Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. 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J An Erie Metal Roofing System will provide ! ■ your home with unsurpassed “Beauty and > Lasting Protection”! ( I f Call Now! >1-877-990-5252 DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE. J>vww ErioMolalRoofs.com Storms celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Bill and Betty will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary November 22. 2012. They were married in Dowling and have lived in the area for the past 60 years. Along with their three children. Bill and Marilyn, Vai and Fred, and Buzz and Jennifer, nine grandchildren and ten great­ grandchildren. they will celebrate lhe occa­ sion w ith a family dinner. Join in iheir celebration of this monumen­ tal occasion by sending them a card at 1295 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings, MI 49058. PROFESSIONALS! Basement Wall Repair Basement Waterproofing Glass Block Windows Now Window Wells Ratsing Sunken Concrete Regrading -237-2379 BURY SYSTE4 OF SOUTHWEST fttQEGAN, JJC 7757J44O I WANTED 1 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 99 artzler Tours Florida 2013: January 21 - February' 3 and February 4-23 Agawa Canyon Snow Train: February 8-10 Arizona & New Mexico: February 25-March 17 North American International Auto Show: January' 26 - $55.00 Valentine's Day Mystery Trip: February 14 -3120.00 We are happy to prepare gift certificates for any occasion - the holidays are coming! Cull vr email h»r more inhumation or a unnplclc brochure! 517.647.2050 or 855.219.0085 baiuJvttQuisfiXiiiailxfflii It? I. Ji 'it hv w_w\w hartzlvriourvcorn Don’t delay, fours an Jtlhng mquite UukiC �Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Don’t overlook financial risks in retirement by Elaine Garlock Da- '*"*» neM W«k Wi,h nps over the river and through the woods” to Grandmother’s house or elsewhere. ' k?lahes u.Cnt SalUrx,a>' was a < L Ji ,l,,ed fof an c,cSanl ,crt sen«l by hbrary and and library staff joining them. There was a variety of tea served, along with scones, sand­ wiches, breads, cookies and fruit. Guests enjoyed a presentation by Sherrie who has the new consignment shop on Fourth Avenue. Many door prizes went to lucky ticket hold­ ers. Coming programs at the library were announced. Guests were invited to bring their own tea cups. Thus the tables had many touches of beauty with the variety of china cups on display. Die annual turkey dinner at Central United Methodist Church was enjoyed by more than 100 w ho came to enjoy a fine meal and min­ gle with others. The group included not only members of the host church but also those who regularly attend the Thursday night soup suppets and the respite care participants and their families. The evening opened with lhe attendees singing a Thanksgiving hymn fol­ lowed by grace, rendered by Pastor Karen Sorden for whom this was a first-lime event. I he meal w as served quickly by runners from each table who delivered the bowls of hot food after the diners had helped themselves at lhe salad bar. Diners also chose their ow n pie. The tables were well decorated with typical turkey, pumpkin and cornucopia decorations. First Congregational Church held its first soup supper of the season Wednesday evening w ith good soups, breads and desserts for those gathered for an evening of fowl an^ fellowship. . . . Ed and Bonnie Leak had the mt>fortunc I have an auto accident in Arizona, soon .1 «their arrival there. They spend winters •» Black Canyon City. Their car was a total loss but they had only minimal injuries - mostly bumps and bruises. .. The latest Bonanza Bugle will be in mail boxes this week. One feature is an article written by Jeff Eckstrom about his childhood in Lake Odessa in the 1960s. Details a xiu the bicycles of the time, swimming lessons and fun al the beach, trips on bikes to Woodland to go to Classic’s Drug Store an details of which boys were on which stree y neighborhood. This issue also contains t e stories used at the May cemetery walk, i ne Bugle is a bonus for members of the local his­ torical society. It has had history from the Mi­ lage for the past 53 years. . The Lansing State Journal had an article devoted to James Mulvany who is a volunteer caring for a city park in Mason. Jim was the vo-ae teacher at Lake Odessa High School tn the 1950s. Voters who had not seen a sample ballot before the Tuesday election last week were likely surprised to see one of the candidates for Regent for the University of Michigan the name of Lupc Ramos-Montigny. She is a for­ mer teacher at West Elementary. She also worked in lhe summer migrant program. During her five years here, she resided with Les and Virginia Yonkers. Since she moved to Grand Rapids, she has been very active in Democratic party affairs and in the Hispanic community. When you retire, yOu we|j have accomplished some impon.|nt finnncial goals, such as sending jour children through college and paying off your mortgage. Yet.'’you can’t relax just yet, because your retirement could easily last two or three decades which means you’ll need at least two Or decades’ worth of income — which in turn, means you’ll need the proper savings and investment strategies in place. And, jUS| 3$ importantly, you’ll also need to be aware of thc types of risk that could threaten these strategies. Let’s consider some of these risks: • /yjngf vity — None of us can say for sure how long we’ll live. But it’s still important to have an estimate, based on your health and family history. So if you thin'k you may live, for 25 years in retirement, you’ll want to withdraw enough from your investments each year to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle - but not so much that you deplete your funds before the 25 years have passed. • Inflation - We’ve experienced pretty mild inflation over the past few years. But over time, even a low rate of inflation can seriously erode your purchasing power. To illustrate: If your current monthly costs are $3,000. with only a 3% annual inflation rate, that would be about $4,000 in 10 years. And in 25 years at that same rate, your monthly costs will have more than doubled, to about $6,200. To help protect yourself against infla­ tion risk, it’s important to have at least some investments that offer growth potential, rather than only owning fixed-income vehicles, such as certificates of deposit (CDs). You’ll also want consider sources of rising income poten­ tial, such as dividend-paying stocks. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks can reduce or dis­ continue dividends at any time and are subject lo market fluction and loss of principal .) • Market Fluctuations - When you retire and begin taking withdrawals from your investment portfolio - that is, when you begin selling off investments — you'd obvi­ ously like prices to be high. After all, the clas­ sic piece of investment advice is ‘ buy low. sell high." But it’s impossible to try to -time" the market this way. as it will always fluctu­ ate. That’s why you may want consider sources of income whose value is not depend­ ent on what’s happening in the financial mar­ kets. Your financial advisor may be able to recommend investments that can provide you with this type of income stream. • Loir interest rates — Many retirees depend on fixed-rate investments for a good portion of their retirement income — so it’s a real challenge when interest rales are low. Consequently, when you retire, you’ll certain­ ly need to be aware of the interest-rate envi­ ronment and the income you can expect from these investments. Longer-term fixed-rate vehicles may be tempting, as they typically offer higher rales than shorter-term ones, but these longer term investments may have more price fluctuation and inflation risk than short­ er-term investments. Consequently, you’ll still likely need balance between short, inter­ mediate. and long-term investments to pro­ vide for a portion of your income in retire­ ment. Retirement can be a rewarding time in your life. And you can help make your retirement years even more enjoyable by understanding the relevant investment risks and taking steps ---- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from tho previous week. Altria Group 31.18 *.76 AT&T 3395 -85 BP PLC -2.56 40.54 CMS Energy Corp -.67 22.93 Coca-Cola Co -1.26 36.16 Eaton -.95 49 47 Family Dollar Stores -.52 65 82 Fifth Th;rd Bancorp -.59 14.00 Flowserve CP 136.55 -4.34 Ford Motor Co. 11.00 -.42 General Mills 3935 -.45 General Motors 24 82 -1.37 Intel Corp. 20.28 -1.45 Ketfogg Co. 53.82 -94 McDonald’s Corp 84.64 -3.33 Pfizer Inc. 24.05 -.66 Ralcorp 71.24 -1.05 Sears Holding 59.90 6.85 Spartan Motors 4.74 -.24 Spartan Stores 13 81 -.66 Stryker 52.68 -.78 TCF Financial 11.09 •52 Walmart Stores 71.81 -1.95 Gold $1725.05 +S7.90 Silver $32.46 +.41 Dow Jones Average 12.756 -489 Volume on NYSE 633M •5M Babiak named to Hastings City Bank board NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ELEASS lQwnship.Z.Qnlng_fipaKt_QLApp.eals_Q£LP£C5nibeiL5^I)±2_alJjQD_PJdx_at thePrBirieville Township Hall. 1Q115 S. Norris Road. withln the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Item(s) to be considered at this Public 1. A request by Richard and Diane Wright, 11515 Lakeshore Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080, for a variance from lhe rear yard setback requirements set forth in Section 6.17 “Non-Conforming Lots of Record”, to allow for the construction of a new residence with a reduced rear yard setback. The subject property 11515 Lakeshore Dr. - 08-12-320-043-00, is located within the “R2” Residential District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. 775724% Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor Joseph J. Babiak Jr. has been elected to lhe Hastings City Bank Board of Directors, according to a press release from Mark Kolanow ski, president and CEO. Babiak is currently the president, CEO and chairman of the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, previously serving the organiza­ tion as senior vice president of insurance operations and chief financial officer. "Joe brings to the board experience in strategic and operational planning, as well as a financial services background — a valuable skill set for us" said Kolanow ski "He will be a wonderful addition to this board of commu­ nity leaders." Current board members are Attorney James Fisher, of counsel with Law Weathers and consultant for the Michigan Supreme Court, Matthew Garber, M.D.. director of hospitalist program, Pennock Hospital; Barbara Hunt, accounting manager, Bethany Christian Services; Frederic Halbert, Halbert Dairy LLC; Scott McKeown, partner in McKeown. Kraai & Phillips PLC; William Wallace, past president and CEO of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; Archie Warner, presi­ dent and CEO of Harder and Warner Nursery' Inc.; and Kolanowski. Babiak is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, with a major in accounting, and is a certified public accountant. He has been active in the community, serving on thc Barr)’ County United Way' Board and Allocations and is a member of the Hastings Cemetery Action Group. “I am honored to join lhe board of directors at Hastings City Bank," said Babiak "and look forward to working with lhe board and management team to continue the success of Hastings City Bank and its reputation for excellence in thc community.” Hastings City Bank is a full-service com­ munity bank with six branches in Bellevue, Caledonia. Hastings. Middleville. Nashville and Wayland. Call anv time for Hastings Banner ads Call269-945-9554or 1-800-870-7985 to place your ad! HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO- THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, HARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TAKE NOTICE that thc following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. SO, which was adopted by thc Township Board of Hope Township al its meeting held on November 12. 2012. slC’JJONJ. JU:£EAI-J21U2fiHNlWNJjyi-J.^ This section amends Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance entitled "Definitions” by die repeal of the definition of •BILLBOARD". SK'JJONJL This section amends Section 2.1 of liie Hope Township Zoning Ordinance entitled "Definitions" by the amendment of thc defini­ tion of "SIGN" to, among other things, list various specific sign types. St CTjO-SJ.. AMENDMENT OF ABIK1EJLX- This section amends Article IX of thc Hope Township Zoning Ordinance entitled "Signs and Billboards" so as to set forth extensive regula­ tions regarding, among other matters, the size, number, location and manner of construction and display of signs in Hope Township. SJ.qjqNU- SEYJlKADJIJTY. rhe provisions of this Ordinance arc severable. SJ CTION_5 ErjfhCliyjUMTlLa^^ Tins Oid’ii iiicc shall take effect eight (h) days following its publication after adoption All ordinances of'p^ of ordinance* in conflict with this Ordinance arc repealed. please take further notice that the full (ext of this Ordinance has been NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 13, 2012. are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. notice The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Agrkuluirui pj^eruiHoA-RpftBl (4 1 repre„nnnif Natural Resource Conservati , 2 representing Agricultural Intereat, anil 1 rep­ resenting Rea*j Estate or Development Interest) Commission <2 p<,,i‘lon',) jiecreiitlpn .Board Citizen at Large) (1 position, Region. 3B Area Council (inr„<Llon?Meniber at Large) This post- date of Uri** publication. Pk’ose nntf 'L County Administrators (Mice to request u c„PVi al yiy-9-13 Applications miv be obtained at the County Administr„li(„, Oftkt. 3rd door ol the Courthouse, 220 W. Stat i, Hastings: or jnafjMtnstounlWttg: and must k. r t'urned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Number I *». 2012- ConU<:l 2hq'9'15 12M mnv for more information- Joseph J. Babiak Jr. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:00 A.M. Monday December 10, 2012 for the fol­ lowing items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Grass Seed Guardrail Cleaning Supplies Erosion Control Traffic Control Signs Nuts & bolts Scraper Blades The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member rtsnx? o. David Dykstra Member CITY OF HASTINGS •d in the office of thc Hope Township Clerk at lhe address set forth below and that I*’* L-s of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the Deborah Jackson, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 to address them. This article wm written by Edward Jones far use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-9'15-3553. . ... NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that (wo Council Members have called a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Hastings, as permitted by Section 5.9 of thc City Charter, at 7:30 P.M on Monday, Novcmbei 19, 2012 in thc second floor Council Chambers at City Hall. 201 l ast Slate Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 lhe purpose of the meeting will be to consider an appointment to the position of Mayor until the next regular City election. I he City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons w ith disabilities upon live days notice to thc City clerk by < ailing 269 945 2468 or IDD call relay services at 800.619 3777 I homas f Emery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday November 15. 2012 — Pago 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner turning BflGK THE PAGES < Pioneer school boy ran away and became Civil War soldier, part 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN phodate court COUNTY OF Barry NOTICE TO creditors Decode™ s tstat0 PILE NO. 12’26226 DE Bert 01 W a.e lha| a„ claims against V ’°revcr barTed unless presented 10 S.tPker. named per­ sonal representative Ptopo^d personal repre­ sentative. or to b°Ih n e COurl a’ 206 w Court Street. HastiHP- * **9050 and the named^proposed personal rcpre30ntaliV0 wj|h|n 4 months alter the date of publ cation of this notice. Data: 11/07/2012 Matthew L. Glaser 2510 Capital Avenue s^* u ,e t03 Battle Creek. Mch gan 4901S (269) 964-9035 Stephanie Walker 256 E. Brrdsa’l Battle Creek, M.ch.gan 49037 (269) 275-9200 The following is pur: of u series that began in the April 30, 1914. Hastings Banner regarding Hickory Comers native Alonzo D. Cadwalluder, and his recollections as u box soldier. He was assigned to Company K, 17th Michigan Infantry when he enlisted just shv of his 15th birthday. He reportedly said he was 18 and from Kalamazoo. This excerpt, from the May 14. 1914. Banner, picks up after Cadwallader and fellow young soldier, Eli Busha, of Spring Arbor, are making their way across themountains of Pennsylvania, after running away from camp. Their progress was necessarily slow as they worked their way over the different ranges, often they had to retrace their steps or change their course, since ascent or descent was too steep for them to senture. On one occasion, in making a steep descent to avoid a long detour, when part way down, they lost their footing and went rolling and tumbling for 20 feet or more before they could stay their progress tow ard lhe bottom of a deep canyon. They fortunately escaped w ith a few sore .spots. If was a wonder they did not get lost among those mountains. They lived principally on nuts - it was the lime of the year when nature was thc most bountiful in her food supply. There is a well constructed highway run­ ning from Chambcrsburgh over the moun­ tains in thc general direction of Pittsburgh. After a time, they ventured down on that thor­ oughfare and traveled nights. One moonlit night, the chattering hoofs of pursuing horse­ men were heard just back of a bend in the w inding road. It was sudden and unexpected, a narrow cleared field was on either side beyond lay the woody side of the mountain. They were so closely beset they dare not attempt to cross the field in thc moonlight They jumped the fence lay down in its shad­ ow. The horsemen passed and they sprinted across the open field and gained the mountain side and lhe protection of lhe brush and tim­ ber. After a short time, from their outlook, they saw those horsemen retrace their course and scrutinize either side of the highway — they had missed their quarry and evidently had not seen them. The two y ouths took lo the mountains again and il was some time ere they ventured on to the highway again and. when they traveled there, it was in the dark of thc moon. After they were 50 or 60 miles or so inland, thev began to associate with the country peo­ pled avoiding towns by detour around. There was then no danger among lhe country folk, with them, nothing was too good for a soldier, they lived on the fat of lhe land. Since they were in their uniforms a plausible story had to be invented. I hey were taken prisoners, they said, at Harpers ferry, when Col. Miles sur­ rendered his I2.1XX) troops to the enemy. There were 50 many, and thc Johnnies so hurd pressed, they let their prisoners go on parole of honor - they were making their way to thc parole camp at Columbus, Ohio. It was plau­ sible and it worked. The narrator with his knife made a hole in the crown of his hat. which he said was made just before the surrender “Oh. my! what a narrow escape.” the women folk would say In speaking of the hat. calls to mind an inci­ dent at South Mountain The 17th wore their hats in battle, which distinguished them from all others The boy , felt .1 sacred pride in what they helped accomplish there until one of the South Carolina prisoners they had taken gave his version of the affair - he satd: “ That regi­ ment that wore hats did not know enough to know when they were whipped ’ One evening they called at a house m the outskirts of a little town m a small valley between mounu.^ and got then supper lhe ladv v. very talkative and they gathered out on picket duty. He belonged utili­ zation called minute men. Iltey tm.ird.d the roads and mmmum passed by nighhe thus canted w.th them the >oldt« - mascot the payback their arpnnet.t preva.led and they ..kpt i» the bat on the hay >n an open loft Tl2 next monmif they "ere surprised at an early hour by the lord of the manor - they expected he was still on picket duty — he had consulted with his wife and found she was entertaining guests. He came up the ladder and looked them over. The conversation was not free and cordial - he suspected some­ thing. and they knew it from his manner. He was unarmed. He had left his weapons at the station, so he could not hold them up. He did not say much, but they read him like an open book and were prepared to resist if necessary. “Well, boys." he said, as he descended lhe ladder, “you will stay for breakfast?" “Certainly, was lhe quick and cheerful response - they were star boarders - they never lost a meal when opportunity invited. They kept an ey e on him through the cracks in the bam and saw him slop slyly off towards (he town. When he was out of sight, they went to thc house. The demeanor of thc lady had changed - she had made no preparation for breakfast - “would we stay" she asked. Certainly, they replied, if she would name the time, they could be there - they would take a little stroll in lhe freshness of the mom. They might look thc town over if they had time. When out of sight, they took to the mountains again. When they neared lhe great city of Pittsburgh, they made a large detour to the south and struck the Ohio River. They dared not undertake lhe common mode of passage. The night was dark and lhe banks steep and thickly wooded. With difficulty they made their way down lo the water. They tried to find a boat moored to lhe shore, bui were unable to do so They found a plank among some driftwood. The narrator suggested they disrobe, lie their clothes to the plank and swim the river. Busha declared he could “Swim like a stone and dive like a feather" he had not learned the art. That raised a new and unexpected problem. The river was broad and deep, the water and night were chilly, since it was late in October or thc first of November - they had lost their time reckon­ ing. “Where there is a will there is a way" the problem was soon solved. Busha rode the plank and carried lhe clothes, and lhe narrator swam the river and pushed his comrade before him. The passage was necessarily slow and laborious. The undertaking proved to be much more difficult and dangerous than anticipated - the current was strong and the plank had to be kept headed upstream with a slight angle toward thc opposite shore, and. being partly submerged by the weight of the rider, was very difficult to manage. At times, il seemed to the swimmer as though it was an utter impossibility to accomplish the feal and save his comrade, but he resolved they would survive or perish together - if a cramp had seized the swimmer in the chilly water, two tragedies would have been enacted. How long they remained in lhe waler they had no means of determining, but it was a long, long w hile ere they gained the opposite bank three miles or more downstream, and the swimmer was chilled to thc marrow and exhausted. (Continuednext week) NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY COMPANY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN A special meeting 0? the owners, part­ ners, members, and stockholders of Riverside Cemetery Company of Hastings, Michigan will be held on the 7th day of December, 2012 at Three o’clock in the afternoon at 231 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of authorizing the transfer of Riverside Cemetery to the City of Hastings. October 29. 2012 RIVERSIDE CEMETERY COMPANY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 1003 West State Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Case No. 12-141-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of M ch gan. made and entered on the 17th day of July AD.. 2012 in a certan cause therein pending wherein THE BANK OF NEV/ YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEY/ YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CV/ABS, INC.. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9 was tho Plaintiff and Teresa Horlem and Duane T. Herlein were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at pubi c auction to tho highest bidder, at publ.c venuo. at tho Barry County Courthouse (that being the place ol holding tho Circuit Court for sa d County), on tho 29lh day of November, AD. 2012 at 1 pm o'clock in tho forenoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, viz: All certa n piece or parcel of land situated in tho Township of Thornapple, County of Barry and Stalo of Michigan, described as follows; Lot 8. Near Lane Estates No. 1, as recorded m Liber 6 of Plats. Page 7. Barry County Records Tax ID 14-140-0000-00 Commonly known as: 12942 Near Lane, Caledonia, Ml 49316 This property may bo redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: October 4, 2012 Mark Sheldon Deputy Sheriff Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC Ronald S. Glaser (P46986) Attorneys for Plaintiff 43252 Woodward Ave . Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 (10-04)( 11-15) th?w. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In -that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Defaut has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Sequoyah Stuk a mamed woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for AmenLrst Financial Corporation its suc­ cessors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2011, and recorded on May 27, 2011 «n instrument 201105270005466. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by sad Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as ass.gnee. on wh ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Th;rty-Sevon and 46/100 Dollars ($87,737.46) Under tho power of sale contained in sad mort­ gage and tho statute in such caw mado and pro­ vided. not ce '5 hereby given mat sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ-c vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on November 29. 2012. Said premises are situated in Charter Townsh:p of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel Of Land In The North 1/2 Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Soct-on 12. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Which Commences At The Southeast Comer Thereof; Thence North 26 2/3 Rods For a Place Of Beginning; Thence North 220 Feet; Thenco West 198 Feet: Thence South 220 Feet; Thence East 198 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan. Also. A Parcel Of Land In Tho North 1/2 Of The Northeast 1/4 Described As Beg nning At A Point On The East Lino Of Section 12. 24 Rods North Of The North 1/8 Line; Thence North 2 2/3 Rods On Said East Line Of Section 12. Thence West 12 Rods: Thence South 2 2/3 Rods; Thenco East 12 Rods To Place Of Beginn ng. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to lhe person who buys the property at ttie mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption penod. Dated: November 1, 2012 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Su'te 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo M13723F01 (11-01)(11-22) TTtrrou City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of lhe City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. December 3. 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in lhe City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an amendment to the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinance which would allow the Planning Commission to have discre­ tion in modifying the maximum front setback requirements for buildings in the B-l (Central Business District), B-3 (Downtown Edge District I. B-l (West Business District), B-5 (Mixed Use District), and A-2 (Apartment Edge District) according to certain criteria contained in the amendment. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City 1 toll. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hear­ ing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and sendees upon f,ve notice to Hastings City Clerk (tele­ phone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-6-19-377/. Thomas E. Emcr)’ Cil>’c,erk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sole may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. (In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of lhe bld amount ten­ dered at calc, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Dctoutt has been mode in the conditions d a mortgage made by Michael J McGtil. a mamed man. joined by h»s wile. Kc'ty McGill, who is waiving dower, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Plus. Inc . Mortgagee, dated October 18. 1995. and recorded on October 26. 1995 in Liber 643 nn Page 586. and ass gned by said Mortgagee lo Nabonsoanc Mortgage Corporation an assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, cn whicn mortgage there is clamed to be duo at the dale hereof the surn of Nmety-E qht Thousand Nine Hundred FortyOne and 97/1CO Dokari ($98 941.97) Under the power of safe con;a.nod »n .said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g ven mat sa d mortgage w-.il bo foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part o’ them, al publ c vendue, a! the place of holding tho circuit court w'th'n Berry County, at 1.00 PM,'on November 29. 2012. Said prom ses are situated in Townsh p of Irving. Barry County. M-chigan, and are desenbed as. A parcel of land located in tho Southeast 1/4 of Sect.on 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West desenoed as: Commencing at me Southeast corner of sa d Section 32. running thence Duo North 870.43 feet to the centert ne of Irving Road, thence North 47 degrees 22 m-nu’.es 30 seconds West 390 25 feet thence North 54 degrees 17 mnirtes 30 seconds West 1,021.63 feet: thence North 79 degrees 18 minutes West 567 feet to me pe nt of beginning; thence South 15 degrees 15 minutes West 308.20 feet to the railroad right-of-way fence; thenca Northwesterly a'ong said railroad right-of-way fence 450.70 feet; thenco North 10 degrees 42 minutes East 319.50 feet, thence Soutn 79 degrees 18 min­ utes East 475 feet to the p'cce of beginning. Except A parcel of ’and located m me Southeast V4 of Sect.on 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 Y/est. desct.bcd as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 32 runnmg thenco Due Norn 870.43 feet to the centerline of lrv,ng Road, thence North 47 degrees 22 minutes 30 seconds West 390.25 feet* thence Norm 54 degrees 17 minutes 30 seconds Wes! 1,021.63 feet: thence North 79 degrees 18 minutes Y/est 567 feet lo the pc;nt of beginning, thence South 15 degrees 15 minutes Y/est 208.20 feet to the ratroad right of way fence tncnce Northwesterly along said right of way fence 225.35 feet thenco North 12 degrees 58 m nutes 30 sec­ onds East 313.85 feet: thence South 79 degrees 18 m nutes East 237.50 feet to the pemt of beg.nnmg. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tnc date of such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property curing the redemption period Dated: October 25, 2012 For more in’ormalion. please call. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern High/,ay. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File #413216F01 (10-25)(11-15) rnrxwi •• . H-Hl nrsr*. : • City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. December 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for lhe Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request for site plan approval and a special land use permit to allow a City Spray Plaza to be located at the northwest corner of State Street and Church Street. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at lhe same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (tele­ phone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77572460 Fracking News vol. i MLAWD maintains that, by leasing mineral rights in these specially desig­ nated areas, MDNR has failed to uphold its public trust duties, con­ tained in lhe Michigan Constitution and Michigan Environmental MLAWD is seeking nullification ot Protection Act. to responsibly manage the results of two MDNR mineral lease state held lands. auctions, held on May 8 and October MLAWD has retained the Traverse 24, 2012, for parcels within state game City law firm of Olson. Bzdok & and recreation areas in Barry and Howard; we anticipate a protracted Allegan Counties. legal battle with statewide implica­ At issue is the controversial oil and tions. We are a group of local citizens gas production method of horizontal and we need your help. Join us or send hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” on donations to ... or under the State Game Areas. On October 24 2012, Michigan Land Air Water Defense, (MLAWD) filed suit in Barry County Circuit Court against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). MLAWD P.O. BOX 335, Delton, Ml 49046 Visit our website: www.milawdefense.org �Page 10 - Thursday, Novembm 15, 2012 — The Hasting* Banner McDowell issues sentence in bar-fight death STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Estate cl Manon H. Longman. Deceased Date of Btdh; December 10. 1921. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent. Marion H Longman. Granlor o! the Marion H. Lonoman Revocable Trust, under a Declaration of Trust dated Sept. 7, 2000. (lhe Trust), died September 1.2012. There is no probate estate, and therefore no personal representative has been appe aled lor her estate. Creditors of the decodent are notified that all claims nga'nst the decedent, lhe decedent’s estate, or the Trust wil» be forever barred unless presented to Enc R Longman. Solo trustee of tho Trust, with­ in 4 months after the date of pubt.cal-on of this notice. November 10. 2012 u Enc R. Longman. Trustee of the Manon m. Longman Revocable Trust under a Declaration of Trust dated Sept 7. 2000 15923 Woodlawn Beach. Hickory Comers, Michigan 49060. njrrw9 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th.s t.rm is a debt col'cctor attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you arc in the Mil tary. please contact our office at tho number tisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in iho conditions of a certain mortgage made by. James Shoebridge and Janice L Shoebridge, a Married Coupo to C»t.Finano.it. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 27. 2006 and recorded August 4. 2006 in Instrument £ 1166134 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage therq is cla:med to be duo at Iho date hereof the sum of N'ncty-N'no Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($99,315.14) meted ng interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, Circuit Court ’of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 13, 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. M chigan. and are described as: Lots numbers 379. end tho East ono-quarter of Lot 380, of the C-iy (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, according to tho recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as 414 W Mill St.. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in wh:ch case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) apples. If lhe proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ an ng thc property during tho redemption penod. Dated: 11/15/2012 CitiFinancial, Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys’ Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Su te 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No- 12-70642 (11-15)(12-O6) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pieter L Boer aka Pieter Boor, .a married man and Michelle M. Boer aka Michelle Boer, his wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Birmingham Bancorp Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated Juno 15, 2007, and recorded on Juiy 17, 2007 in instrument 1183038, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Assocat on as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($152,357.68). Linder the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nol.ee is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo. at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County at 1:00 PM. on December 13. 2012. Said promises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and runn.ng thence South 00 degrees 21 minutes 32 seconds West, 1063.95 feet; tnenco Soutn 87 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds East 690.44 feet for the place of beginning of land herein after described; thence continuing South 87 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds East. 309.56 feet; thence South 34 degrees 59 minutes 27 seconds West 324.33 feel: thence on a nontangen! curve to lhe right with a rad us of 531.16 feet; a central angle of 18 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds, chord bearing a distance of North 55 degrees 04 minutes 11 sec­ onds West, 59.97 feet a distance of 60 feet thence continu ng on a curve to thc right vrrth a rad.us of 185.65 feet, a central angle of 46 degrees 37 min­ utes 26 seconds, chord beating and distance North 28 degrees 31 minutes 28 seconds. West 146.94 feet, a d'Stance of 151.07 feet, thence North 05 degrees 12 m.nutes 34 seconds West, 70.01 feet' thence on a curve to the right w.th a radius of 159.28 feet; a central angle of 16 degrees 28 min­ utes 14 seconds chord beanng and distance North 03 degrees 01 m nutes 33 seconds East 45.65 feet, a d-stance cf 45.79 fee! to the place of beginning. The redernction period shall bo 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. tn whtch case the redemption par.od shall bo 30 days from Hmj dale of such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 'J2 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3270 the bonower wilt be held responsible to tho person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo thc mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated' Nn/crnbtr 15, 2012 Tor more information, pteasc call FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Troll. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway Suite 200 Farmington Michigan 48334-2525 Fite £364048F02 (11-15)(12-06) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Social Security Number of Decedent. XXX-XX 1ZTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; Your interest in lhe estate may be barred or affected by the following . hirth The decedent. Francis S. Rock, date of balh 2/11/1921. whoso last address was 11611 Rock Drive. Middleville, Ml 49333 dted on September 28. The decedent was tho settlor of the Francis Rook Trust dated October 12. 1999. There is no person^ representative o< the settlor's estate to wh Lettera of Authority have been issued. • Creditors of t!»o decedent uro notified that mi cla;ms against tho trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to tho current acting trustee (whose name and address appear below) of the Trust within four (4) months of the date of publica­ tion of this notice. The current acting trustee is: Phillip H. Rock. 428 Michigan Avenue, South Haven, Ml 490&0. Notice is further given that the trust estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons entitled to it. Dated: October 3, 2012 Attorney for Trustee: David G. Ledbetter. P43671 Law Offices of David G. Ledbetter 1695 Service Road NE Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616)459-3333 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the* conditions of a mortgage mado by Robin Clemons and Timothy J. Clemens, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Beneficial Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 7, 2005, and recorded on January 10. 2005 in instrument 1139992, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Three and 85'100 Dollars ($114,203.85). Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 13, 2012. Said promises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 9 and Lot 10, Block 12 of Daniel Sinker's Addition except lhe West 1/2 of Lot 9, according to tho recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats of Pago 11. Subject lo easements, building and use restric­ tions of record. Thc redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. If the property is sold al foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated: November 15. 2012 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File #41394OFO1 (11-15)(12-06) nsno* NOTICE.QrTORECLQSURESALL STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, PC. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage mado by Jason E. Gleason and Frances J. Gleason to Omni Family Cred.t Union n/k/a Omni Community Credit Union dated December 12, 2002, and recorded on December 18, 2002 at Document No 1093911 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and tho amount now claimed to bo due on the debt is S76.734.93. Tho Mortgage Will bo foreclosed by a sate of the property at public auction to tho highest b:ddcr, for cash, on December 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will bo sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest al 5.75% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and alrx> any taxes or insurance or other advances and expens­ es due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property to bo sold Is described as: Located in Barry County, Michigan: A tract of land commencing a! the SW comer of tho SE 1/4 of S9, T1N. R7W; thence N 400 feet; thenco E 300 feet, Thence S 400 feet; thence V/ 300 feel to the point of beginning. Which has tne address of 7543 Cox Rd.. Bellevue, Ml 49021. During the lux months immediately following the sale the property may bo redeemed, unless deterrn ned to bo abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case tho redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from iho date of sale. Dated: November 12, 2012 OMNI Community Cred.t Union By. Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stophen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo. Mi 49009 2691'382-3703 n-n.**. Merwin Sam Sutherland was 5Cntcnccd in Circuit Court Nov 7 fo‘r assault and battery’. Judge Amy Mcbc.vel] ordered Sutherland, 37, to serve 45 days ;n ;ail with credit for one day served. J Sutherland, of {Odessa, faced charges of involuntary manslaughter for the alleged assault on 5l-year.oI<J gandy Baker, also of the Woodland area Sutherland was accused of punching Baker outside of the Woodland Townhouse Bar |n car|y hours of Jan. 7. The punch and Baker's -23 percent blood alcohol level al|cped| madc the man stumble Breaking up is hard to do Hastings Police were called to the 400 block of West State Street Nov. 11 regarding a physical dispute. Officers met with the victim who said he had gone to his ex-girl­ friend s house, and lhe two started to argue about him moving out. He said he was mov­ ing items to his vehicle when lhe girlfriend started to argue and punched his vehicle. They argued, he said, and the girlfriend slapped his face. When police questioned the 23-year-old woman she told them the man had "got in her face" and she slapped him. After completing the investigation, police placed the woman under arrest for domestic violence. Lights on Broadway are red and blue After seeing a vehicle drive through a red light at the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and North Broadway Nov. 10, Hastings officers followed the vehicle south on Broadway and watched as it nearly struck a curb and accelerated to approxi­ mately 65 mph. They stopped the car near Apple Street and reportedly could smell a strong odor of intoxicants while talking with the 23-ycar-old Hastings driver. Thc officer asked the driver if he knew why he was being stopped. He told Officers that he drank five beers and two shots. The man’s breath test registered .27 percent blood alco­ hol level. He was placed under arrest and is charged under the "super drunk" law. Surveillance is key to crime Hastings Police spoke with an employee at Richie’s Koffee Shop who reported a sig­ nificant scratch on her vehicle. She said she parked her vehicle behind the business at 4 a.m.. and when she returned at approximate­ ly 1 p.m., she noticed a deep scratch on the back door of the driver’s side. She said she was positive the scratch had not been there before since she had just purchased the vehicle. A surveillance camera showed a man walk up to the victim’s car with an object in his hand and scrape the back door before putting the object back in his pocket. Police identified and interviewed the man who admitted to being in the area, but denied doing any damage to the vehicle. This investigation will be turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Identity used in Land of Lincoln Barry County Deputies were contacted Oct. 29 by a Hastings woman who told them someone was using her Social Security number. The woman said she filed for unemployment in February; and at lhe lime the unemployment office noticed an error and said someone was possibly using her Social Security number. She filed a com­ plaint with the Michigan Unemployment Commission. She told deputies she had heard nothing on thc matter since that time, bm recently she was contacted by the com­ mission. informinc her they may have found the suspect in Illinois. The commission employee requested she file a Pol,ce rcporrt and the commission would turn the confi­ dential information over to law enforce­ ment. The Michigan Unemployment Commission and law enforcement arc now wo*ing to locate the suspect- ’lhe case remains open. Large-caliber bullet punctures garage A deputy Wa Jlo*cr Drhv h(; 111« gun 5|101 .n c || .j Nov. 10 U> a W1,J 1 )j3ilil)g, in reference ssid hc |)ad been sit­ backward, fail and hit his head on the street. Baker was taken to Spectrum Health and remained in a coma for seven days before dy ing Jan. 14. ‘•It was a tragedy for everyone." said Carol Jones-Dwyer, attorney for thc defense. "But, it was not criminal." Sutherland must pay .$648 in court assess­ ments and serve 24 months on probation. He also was ordered by McDowell to participate in substance abuse testing, attend Alcoholics Anonymous three times a week and complete anger management courses. ling in his tree stand the previous evening and heard the people on the next street shooting a .22 semi-automatic. Thc man told deputies he thought some of thc shots had come close to him and heard one of the shots hit his house. He said he yelled at the people to stop. They apologized and quit shooting, he said. Thc following morning, the man discovered that a bullet had gone in one side of his garage and out lhe other. At the shoot­ er's home, the deputy found a small earth berm with a bale of straw at its base. In the distance, the deputy could see the roof of the complainant's house. Thc man told the deputy his tree stand was just northeast of his house. When the deputy spoke with the suspected shooter, she said her friend was shooting a .357 into the bale and shot high. The woman said she is familiar with gun safely and had stopped shooting immediate­ ly. She said she did not want her young friend to get in trouble. The parties dis­ cussed thc incident and no charges will be filed. Woman finds flat tires and broken window Middleville woman called Barry County Deputies to file a malicious destruc­ tion of property report. She toljl deputies when getting into her car on Greenwood Street she noticed that one of the tires was flat. Then she noticed her other vehicle had a smashed window and a flat tire. Deputies found no apparent holes in the tires, but asked if she would have the tire store inspect the tires. The tire store found small punc­ tures in each tire. Damage is estimated at S500; Shadows in the headlights leave damage A Delton woman on Perch Point Drive contacted deputies Nov. 4 to report that her pole bam had been vandalized. Deputies reported that thc jam on the west entry door was cracked and the door sprung, plus thc two-car garage door was wide open. A neighbor reported seeing a large Blazer-like vehicle near the property and a person walk­ ing back and forth in thc headlights the night before. The neighbor had also noticed the following day that the pole barn’s garage door was open, but thought the activity was the owner or her son. The women said nei­ ther she nor her son were in the pole bam that day. Deputies reported that the garage door opener had been disconnected and the garage door sensors knocked out of place. Nothing was reported missing in lhe pole bam. Deputies have the name of a person of interest. Old photos lead . to new violence A woman arrived at the Barry County Sheriff’s office Nov. 7 crying and hysterical at times, telling deputies she had an argu­ ment with her fianed. She told deputies dur­ ing the argument the 35-year-old Delton man threw her on the bed and began to choke her. Deputies reported seeing broken blood vessels on the woman’s neck and a bruised wrist, lhe woman said she fought back, scratching the man’s face. She told deputies she then left the Mullen Road home in Orangeville Township. When deputies spoke with the man. he admitted the argu­ ment had turned physical and said it was possible he had grabbed her in the upper chest or neck area. He said she was upset about some boxes of his high .school items in the garage, and she wen! out of control. He told deputies he had let lhe woman lake all her belongings and they returned house keys to each other before parting. The man also let thc woman use his debit card to put minutes on her cell phone before leaving the house. 'Iho man was arrested for domestic violence, and lhe case is pending review b) the prosecutor’s office. Robert Charles Rowan II of • , pleaded no contest in circuit couji । ov. was sentenced for criminal sexual con< • first degree Judge Amy McDowell orderc Rowan, 32, to serve 12 months in juH wh credit for 82 days served. He must pay 5 in court assessments and serve 60 months on probation. I he last two months of his jail sen­ tence will be suspended upon successful completion of probation. Rowan must pay $75 a month toward court assessments. Girlfriend is protective of cigarettes Deputies and Barry Township Police were called Nov. 10 to East Shore Drive in Johnstown Township for a reported verbal dispute. The deputy’ spoke with a woman who said she and her boyfriend had been drinking beer all day and were intoxicated. She said her boyfriend gets mean when he consumes alcohol, and after an argument started, he alleged pushed her down. Thc woman refused to take a portable breath test. When the deputy spoke with the 67ycar-old man, he said his girlfriend started the argument by accusing him of taking her cigarettes. Reportedly, thc argument lasted for about an hour before he knocked her down. The man’s Breathalyzer registered .15 percent. He was placed under arrest for domestic violence, and a charging request has been filed. Father tells son to get a life Deputies were called to a Cloverdale Lake Drive residence Nov. 5 on a report of domestic assault. According to the Delton man, he had gone into his 19-year-old son’s room and asked him to get his life together, which started an argument. Reportedly, there was yelling and shoving, then thc son threw his father’s car keys into the lake. That’s when the father called 911 to report the incident. He told deputies at some point during the argument his eye-glasses had been knocked off and his thumb was cut. When deputies arrived, lhe son had left the house. The father told deputies he wanted his son out of the house and he wanted him arrested for assault. Deputies told the father he would need to go through an eviction process. Following up thc next day, deputies were unable to located thc son and his father had not seen him since the altercation on the previous evening. A charging request was made to the prosecutor’s office for domestic violence alleged committed by the son. Hooded man gets gas and goes A cashier at the Orangeville Fast Stop reported that a man in a dark-colored hood­ ie pumped $77 of gas into a red SUV and drove off on Marsh Road Nov. 12. She said lhe man, whom she said was in his 30s. had been in thc store three days prior to thc theft Deputies will examine video surveillance from the store. Further information is pend­ ing. Unwanted guest reported in basement Deputies were called to a home on South M-66 near Nashville for a reported breaking and entering in ptogress around II .> m Nov 6 The 911 caller said a tnan was inside his home He told dispatchers his garage door was open, the water pump was running and lights were on in the basement He had left lhe house with his girlfriend and thought he saw a shadow through the basernent window, and then saw a man in the b-v-ement He said the man had black hair, a full black beard, wrinkles and gray eyennTr >llH’ v als° rcP°ncd seeing a flashlight tn his bam. and said his dog was imssmg. When the fust deputy arrived, the homeowner said he saw no one leave the bouse or bam. When two more deputies arrived, the residence was checked, with nobody discovered. Deput.es found the garage entry door jam had been damaged Ute Mtchtgan State Police K9 unit was requested Nothing was found missing in the home or bant. ;1„d there was no damage other than the garage entry door. The case k mnctixe. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 15, 2012 — Page 11 foR£cL°sURE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been mado in the cond tions of a certain Mortgage mado on June 11. 2004. by Joftioy L. Noteboom and Diane M Naroboom, husband ano wife, as Mortgagor, g^en by them to MalnStrnet Savings Bank. FSB, whoso address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Mchigan 49053. os Mortgagee, and recorded on Juno 17. 2004. in tne office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry' County. Michigan. In Instrument Number 1129483 which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 29. 2012. recorded on March 8. 2012. in Instrument Number 201203080002412, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of tho date of this Nobcc. the sum of Ono Hundred Ono Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four and 56'100 Dollars ($101,554 56); and no suit or proceeding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 13, 2012 at 1 00 o’clock in the afternoon, at tho Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan, that being one of tn? places for hold.-ng the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and so>d to lhe highest bidder or bidders at public auc­ tion or venuo for purposes of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and inc.'udablo attorney fees, the lands and promises in said Mortgage ment o.neo and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: Lot 17 and the West half of Lot 18 of East-Mar-Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Pago 22. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as: 1630 Boulder Drive, Hastings, M-chigan 49059 Parcel Number. 08-06-225-017-00 The perrod with­ in wh:ch the above premises may bo redeemed shall exp re six (6) months from tho date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the limo of such sale. Dated: November 1. 2012 FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings. Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 46933 (517) 371­ 8253 (11 -08) (11 -29) mrznt IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-5021502. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the cond fions of a mortgage made by Adam Howe and Holly Howe, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Reg stmt-on Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns.. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2008 and record­ ed January 8, 2009 m Instrument Number 20090103-0000184. Barry County Records, M.chigan Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 11/100 Dol'ars (S129.355.11, includ­ ing interest at 6 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute m such case made and prov.dcd, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p m on 12/13/2012. Sad prem ses are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry Counjy, Michigan, and are described as. Legal description: Township of Rutland, County of Barry, Michigan Begnning at a pont on lhe East Section 11, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant South 00 degrees 16 minutes 52 seconds West 1906.22 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 11; thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 478 22 feet along said East I ne to the center­ line of West State Road, thence Norin 74 degrees 54 m-nutes 04 seconds West 104.71 feet along said ccnlerbne: thence continuing Northwesterly 330.11 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right. Lhe radius of which is 764.48 feet and tho chord of which bears North 62 feot 31 minutes 51 seconds West 327.55 feet; thence continuing along said centerbne North 50 degrees 09 minutes 37 seconds West 184.50 feet to the East line of Hillcrest Road as shown on the Plat of Buenavista Heights as recorded tn Uber 3 of Plats. Page 108; thence North 39 degrees 44 minutes 16 seconds East 104.16 feet (recorded as 71.13 feel) along said East l.ne o< H Hcrest Road; thence South 68 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds East 75.00 feot; thence North 22 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds East 3 93 feet; thence South 64 degrees 35 min­ utes 56 seconds East 44 67 feet; 52 degrees 24 m nutes 41 seconds East 46 64 feet, thence North 35 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East 24 09 feet; thenco South 58 degrees 26 m.nutos 57 seconds East 7.71 feet; thence North 32 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East 120.08 feet, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 235.77 feet to the po nt of beginn.ng Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southwesterly 33 ford thereof for West Stale Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from tne date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case ths redemption period shall bo 30 days from thc date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the safe. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the b.d amount ten­ dered nt sale, plus interest. 1* me property is sold al ftxocloaure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278. the borrower wi|l be held responsible lo IFmj person who buys lhe property at the mortgago foreclosure sa*o or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property dunng Lhe redemption period. • If you are a tenant m the property. please contact our office as yuJ may have certain rights. Dated November 15 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O 0ax5O41 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 FJe No 326.9994 (11-15,(12-06) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgager made by David T Gross and April I. Gross, as husband and wi'e, orig­ inal mortgaqor(s). lo SBC Mortgage, LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 10. 2001. and record­ ed on January 9. 2002 in instrument 1072786, and ass:gned by said Mortgagee to Chemical Bank f/k/a Cherrvcal Bank and Trust Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo a! tho date hereof the sum of S'xty-Nmo Thousand Nine Hundred E'ghty-Fivo and 73/100 Dollars ($69,985 73). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at th? place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 13. 2012. Said promises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and arc described as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of tho Southwest 1/4 of lhe Southwest 1/4 of Sect on 16, Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, thenco West 206.25 feet, thence North 206.25 feel thence East 206.25 feet, thenco South 206.25 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower Will bo held responsible to tho person who buys thu property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging Iho property during tho redemption period. Dated: November 15. 2012 For more information, please callFC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File /M04590F04 (11-15)( 12-06) n«*»t Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgago made by James W. Warner Jr. a/k/a Jim Warner a single man. original mortgagof(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 12. 2000, and recorded on March 20, 2008 in instrument 20080320-003150. and assigned by said Mortgagee lo Bank of America. N A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing. L P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tne date hereof the sum ol Nmety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred SixtyTwo and 58'100 Dollars ($99,262.58). Under lhe power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part cf them, at pubi c vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at100 PM, on December 13, 2012. Said promises are situated In Township ol Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning At A Po.nt’On Tho East­ West Line Of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County Michigan; Distant North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes East 907.74 Feet From Tho West 1/4 Post Ol Said Section 18; Thenco Continuing North 89 Degrees 59 Mmutes East Along Said 1/4 Line 239.22 Feet; Thence South 00 Degree 47 Minutes 10 Seconds East 160 00 Feet To Tho East Lino Of The West Fractional 1/2 Of Tho Southwest 14 Of Said Section ],n^nce South 09 Degrees 59 M nutos West 140.00 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 47 Minutes W Seconds East 30.00 Feet: Thence South 89 NrnlTnnn9 M'nUtfc*3 WC5’ 12500 Foel: 89 M T* Y Minu!es 10 Seconds West Ea-t A Tl'C?C°JM0r1h 09 Dc9fces 59 Minutes ta^t 25.78 Feet; Thenco North 00 Decrees 47 Plaint1 nSeCOnclS Wesl 100’32 Fe<^To The Puhfr 2 >Be9in2,'n9- Subiect To Easement For Fnni tS'7 cy P“rP°se* OvCr The Northerly 33 99 F?rcSaddlor n°ad And Tho Easterly 33 Feet Thereof For Dennison Road. y Beginning At a Point On East-West V4 Linn . MGCu°a 10‘ ^own 2 Nonb- Range 10 West Distant crTL'r Degrees 59 Minutes’ 00 Seconds East 660 00 From The West 1/4 Post Said Sect.on 18 Thenco Conlmumg North 89 Degrees 59 M.nutn-' 00 Seconds East Afang Sa-d 1M Lino 4^ S“ul” D»9'“<= • -I? Mmut« >0 sS East 238 46. Thence North 89 Degrees 59 Minute" 47 Seconds West 165 00, Thence North 00 Degreej 47 Mmutes 10 Seconds West 16 03 Thence North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 47 Seconds We J J23 41. Thence North 00 Degrees 24 Minule48 Seconds West 222.24' To Pent Ol BeginnX yie redemption penod shall be 6 months frornthe date of such sale, unless determ ned abandoned in accordance with MCI A 600.3241a. m which di'XKrrad sho11 30 Chapiei 32 ofXjpXd JufcXe Actol 13m' pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower w.ll be held "wponsrbte to the person who buys the property at LntdTfofBcto*ure Mie or t0 nU) mOrtg!^o holcer for damaging the property during the redemption period 1 Dated November 15. 2012 Tor mure information, please cal)FC X (248) 593-1302 ' Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwettern Highway, Suite 2(K) Farmtngfon Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File#414615F01 (H-15,(12O6) Notice Th,s f.rm is a5^!° * Q debt Any the M.:^ for this purpose. If yoJ t |1Sted Mnn^On,ac’ our office at the numb ow MOrtgage SALE-Defaultby. Cond.Il0n3 of a cortam £ Tarnrny L. *’rsylh9‘ an unmarried ma” and c Electron;’’’ <? Unmar”cd woman S^forA^^‘Mration Systems. Inc. as no tea 3 Wholesale Lender >ts SUC“2OO6 and "Ww. datod August 17. - g n69l97a^ August 28, Sds. KU BACX™Xse^gtlnL9p.LP 2011 in InsUumtn! M ^0*<237 on which hereof l”o sum °f^.cn^Hed Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Two£ * Do-lars and N Five Cents ($1 /2 'Z ?teres1 7-1 per annum. Under ??o!u.o sa 6 contained in said mortgage and ‘ . Sucfl case mode and provided, notice.> hereby tha{ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or at pubic vend'uo Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on November 29. 2012 Sad P em.se5 am sduaied in Township of Th0.rnap^;|^7i?'?iUnty’ WiCb'9an, and are described as. The East 32 fw| Q{ 30 acres of tho North 0no hatt of the Southeast one quarter 0! Sectioni 32 .Town4 North. Rango 10 West, except the North 583 feet thereof, also the South 208.71 feet of the West tai feet of the East 313 feet thereof- Also a strip of land desenbed as: The North one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 32. Town 4 North Rango 10 Wesli excopl thc West 30 acres thereof. Also except the East 50 acres thereof. Commonly known as 11377 Davis Rd. Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later, or unless MCL 600.3240(17) apples. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held response lo tho person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging tho property during the redemption period. Datod. 10/25/2012 Bank of America. N.A.. succes­ sor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing. LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 12-69983 (10-25)(11-15) , IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1502 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in thc conditions of a mortgage made by W.H.am G Mosher, Samantha L Mosher, husband and wife, to Filth Third mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2005 and recorded September (9, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153026, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by .assignment. There is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof thc sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 90'100 Dollars ($104,842.90) including interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. noLco is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, nt public venduo al tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, M.chigan al 1 00 p.m. on 11/29/2012. Said premises are located in the Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: Land situated »n the Vil’age of Freeport. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan Lots 3 and 4 of Block 11 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, accord.ng to the recorded plat thoroof. being a part of the North 1/2 of Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo, unless detcrm.ned aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the salo. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at salo. plus interest. If the. property is sold at foreclosure salo. pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278, tho borrower w.ll be held responsible to lhe person who buys lhe property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damage to tho property during tho redemption period. If you arc a tenant in tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated November 1.2012 Orlans Associates. PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File No 200.9462 (11-01,(11-22) nsrjws SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the condrlons of a mortgage made by ERIC V/. BEADLE and JODI S. BEADLE, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2002. and recorded on October 8. 2002, in Document No. 1088998, and assorted by said mortgagee to U S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCI­ ATION, as assigned. Barry County Records. M.chigan, on which mortgago there is claimed to be duo at lhe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($124,424 49). including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under Iho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute m such case made and prov ded, nstco is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale Of Iho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi c venue. At the East doc.'s of lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 0180 PM o'clock, on November 29. 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County Michigan and are described os: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE WEST 107 00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BANFIELD ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 1414.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF BANFIELD ROAD. 500.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 383.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 500.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 383.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrow­ er will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgago foreclosure sale or to the mortgago holder for damag.ng the property dur­ ing the redemption period. U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 USB.002825 FHA (11-01,(11-22) nw» Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USEO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. . -- ’ - -■ • ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado In lhe conditions of a mortgage mado by Joseph A Lively, a married man and Laura Lively, his wife, original mortgagor(s), lo Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems. Inc., as nominee for Centennial Mortgage and Funding, Inc. its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 14. 2007, and recorded on December 20, 2007 in instrument 20071220-0005400, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on Juno 27. 2012 in instrument 2012-001648, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgago there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Ftvo and 36/100 Dollars ($194,465.36). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on November 29. 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: . A parcel of land in tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Rango 9 Wesl, desenbed as: beginning at a po-nt on tho East and West 1/4 Uno of said Section 18. which lies 1955 feel duo West of tho East 1/4 post of said Section 18, Thenco South 225 feet; thence West 175 feel; thence North 225 foot; thence East 175 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at a point on tho East and West 1/4 line of Section 18. Town 1 North, Rango 9 West, which lies 1825 feet West of tho East V4 post ol said Section 18; thence South at right angels lo said East and West 1/4 line 225 feel, thenco West parallel with said East and West 1/4 lino 130 feot; thence North 225 feet to said East and West 1/4; thenco East 130 foot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in wlvch case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date ol such salo. If thc properly is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will bo hold responsible to tho person who buys tho properly at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgago holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: November 1, 2012 For more information, please call; FC S (248, 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Sude 200 Farmington Hills Michigan 481)34-2525 Filo /'379217F02 (1101,(11-22) l:or Sale National Ads Help Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call tor a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 TOTAL WOOD HEAT­ Safe, clean, efficient & com­ fortable. 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Thornapplc Kellogg’s varsity girls enws country team finally emerged horn its annual brutal regional to earn its first appearance as a team in the state finals since -00-. The Trojans finished fourth at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Nov. 3. with sophomore Melissa Winchester earning the area’s only state medal. It was depth that pot lhe Trojans to the finals, and helped them win an OK Gold Conference championship along the way. Delton Kellogg* girls were 27th at the Division 3 state finals, altera runner-up finish in thc Kalamazoo Valley Association. Those uere the big team highlights ol thc 2012 girls’ cross country season for lhe Barry County schools. , n Thomapplc Kellogg’s girls won lhe Barry County Championship Oct. 29. at the meet they hosted in Middleville. TK put four girls among lhe top seven and lour others among the second seven to hit the finish line. Thc top seven at lhe Barry County Meet earned All-Barn1 County First Team honors this fall, while finishen eight through 14 have been named to the all-county second team. Girls’ Cross Country First Team Olivia Lamberg, Thornapple Kellogg: A freshman who was a big part of the Trojan team’s surge this fall, regularly finishing as her team's third scorer. She was fifth at the Barry County Meet in 20:58.1. Barker was only one spot further back al lhe OK Gold Meet, placing sixth in 20:31.6 at Johnson Park. She was 61st al lhe stale finals in 19:30.9. Casey Lawson, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan senior came up just short of earning her third state medal this fall, placing 37lh at lhe Division 2 State Championship with a time of 18:58.7. Lawson was fourth al both lhe Barn’ County Meet and lhe OK Gold Meet. She fin- The 2012 All-Barry County girls’ cross country first and second teams. First team members are (front from left) Trista Straube (HHS), Melissa Winchester (TK), Jessica Rushford (MV), Casey Lawson (TK), Olivia Lamberg (TK), Ariel Moore (HHS) and Janie Noah (TK). Second team members are (back from left) Shelbi Shepherd (TK). Taylor Ward (TK), Bryn Beyer (TK), Rachel-Rimer (HHS), Morgan McNutt (TK) and Maria Palacio (HHS). Missing from photo is second team member Christi Boze from Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ished the county meet in Middleville with a time of 20:48.3. Ariel Moore, Hastings: Running second for the Saxons most of the season. Moore was sixth al the Barry’ County Meet in 21:27.1. Moore had a great day at thc OK Gold Meet, earning a medal with her ninth-place lime of 21:23.9 at Johnson Park. Janie Noah. Thornapple Kellogg: Noah was lhe fourth Trojan to hit the finish line al the Barry’ County Meet, placing seventh in 21:34.7. A sophomore, her place at lhe county meet was thc same as her freshman year. She moved way up in the OK Gold though, plac­ ing seventh at thc conference meet in 21:09.5. Jessica Rushford, Maple Valley: A senior, she capped off her career with a 45th-place lime of 19:39.8 in her third appearance in the Division 3 State Finals. That time was a new personal best. Rushford was third at tire Barry1 County Meet, hitting the finish line in 20:38.8. She was also ihird al the KVA Championship, coming in at 19:52. Trista Straube, Hastings: The fastest Saxon jusl missed out on a second trip lo lhe state finals in her junior season as she placed 16th al her team’s Division 2 Regional Meet. She came back with a vengeance to win lhe Barry- County Meet in 20:08.3. Straube was the third-place finisher at the OK Gold Meet this season, coming in at 19:25.6. Melissa Winchester, Thornapple Kellogg: Winchester finished off a great sophomore season by making her first appear­ ance in lhe state finals and earning her first slate medal. She was 24th with a time of 18.38.2 at the Division 2 state championship in Brooklyn. Winchester was the runner-up at both lhe Barry County Meet (20:20.4) and the OK Gold Conference Meet (19:18.9) this fall. Girls’ Cross Country Second Team Bryn Beyer, Thornapple Kellogg: Beyer was tenth at the Barry County Meet with a lime of 22:16.3. She helped thc Trojans to their conference title with a 12th-place time of 21.40.9 at the OK Gold Conference Meet, and went on to place 152nd nt lhe Division 2 State Finals with a time of 20:32.4. Christi Boze, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers' senior leader, Boze closed out her high schcxrl running career by placing 102nd at lhe Division 3 Slate Finals with a time of 20:30.7. She was all-conference this season in the KVA. after placing fifth at the league’s cham­ pionship meet with a time of 20:00. Boze was 11th at the county meet in 22:20.8. Morgan McNutt, Thornapplc Kellogg: Not a regular scorer for the deep Trojan varsi­ ty team this fall, but someone who pushed the pack. McNutt was the eighth Trojan to finish at the Barry County Meet, but was 13th overall in 22:37.7. Maria Palacio, Hastings: A senior who ran a solid time of 22:19.0 al the Saxons’ Division 2 Regional Meet, lo place 71st. She was 14th al the Barry County Meet in 22:54.7. Rachel Rimer, Hastings: The third in a irio of juniors who led Hastings all fall. Rimer was 12th al the Barry County Meet in 1 ,3. Rimer was lhe third Saxon lo place al regional and at thc OK Gold Meet as well, her time of 21:30.7 put her in 56th place at her team s Division 2 Regional hosted by Carson City-Crystal. Shelbi Shepherd, Thomapplc Kellogg: A few seconds behind teammale Noah for the final spot on the all-county first team. Shepherd was eighth at the county meet in 21:47.9. She was one of five Trojans in thc top eight at thc OK Gold Meet as well, placing eighth al Johnson Park in 21:23.6. Taylor Ward, Thomapplc Kellogg: One of three sophomores in thc top seven for the Trojan team, Ward was ninth al the Barry County Meet in 22:12.4. She ran a time of 20:49.0 to place 167th at the Division 2 State Finals, after running a 21:13.0 that pul her in 46th-place at her team’s Division 2 Regional Meet. Two of county’s fastest ended year at state finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor* ' " Most of the best runners from Barry County’s varsity boys’ cross country1 teams walked off the course this season with an eye to the future. Only four seniors were among lhe top 14 runners at the Barry County Meet, which was held Oct. 29 at .Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Only one of those four. Delton Kellogg’s Janyd Calhoun, was among the top seven who earned first team all-coun­ ty status for this season. Calhoun was one of two local runners to run again after the county meet, at the Lower Peninsula Cross Country Championship the following Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Calhoun ran in the Division 3 race, while Thomapplc Kellogg junior David Walter took part in lhe Division 2 race. Il was lhe first time running in the state finals for both of them. • Walter led a young Trojan team, which included one senior, two freshmen and two sophomores, to lhe championship at the coun­ ty meet this season. The Trojans edged their OK Gold Conference rivals from Hastings by jusl three points. Here are the 2012 All-Barry County boys’ cross country teams. Boys’ Cross Country First Team Micah Bromley, Maple Valley: Bromley earned honorable mention All-KVA this fall, placing 16th al the KVA Championship in Portage with a time of 18:04. Bromley was seventh $t lhe Barry1 County Meet in 18:56.8. Jarryd Calhoun, Delton Kellogg: A sen­ ior, Calhoun earned his first trip to lhe Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Championship this fall. He placed 130th in lire finals race at MIS with a time of 17:36.8. Calhoun was fourth at the Barry1 County Meet, coming in at 18:41.8. He was fifth at the KVA Championship in Portage with a time of 17:22. Ronnie Collins Hastings: Chance Miller, Hastings: Jake Miller, Hastings: Austin Rood, Maple Valley: Rood was the Lions' leader at thc Barry County Meet in Middleville, placing sixth in 18:51.6. He earned honorable mention All-KVA this fall with his 17th-place finish at the confer­ ence championship meet, where he finished lhe course at Portage West Middle School in 18: 08. David Walter, Thornapple Kellogg: Boys’ Cross Country Second Team Sam Benedict, Maple Valley: The final second team qualifier. Benedict placed 14th at lhe Barry County Meet in 19:19.0. On the fast course in Portage, Benedict earned a 15th-place finish at the KVA Championship meet with his lime of 18:38. Joe Gaikema. Thornapplc Kellogg: One of four Trojans to come across the finish line in less than a ten second span at the county meet. Gaikema was ninth in 19:04.9. A freshman, he was fifth on lhe team and 71st overall at the Trojans' Division 2 Regional Meet where he finished in 18:48.0. Zach Haas, Delton Kellogg: The Delton senior finished off an injury1 plagued season will) a 13lh-p!ace time of 19:14.5 at lhe Barry County Meet. He just made lhe cut-off for honorable mention All-KVA, placing 21st at the league’s championship meet with a time of 18:20 in Portage. Austin LaVire, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior who moved up and down in lhe Trojan pack. He was second on his team at its Division 2 Regional Meet, placing 41st in 17:46.1. LaVire was tenth al the Barry County Meet in 19:10.6. Conor Leach, Thornapplc Kellogg; Leach, a sophomore, placed eighth at the Barry County Meet with a time of 19:02.9. He was well under the 19-minule mark at his team’s Division 2 Regional Meet olacinw 66th in 18:40.9. L' Daniel Sauers, Lakewood: The Vikings’ leader when he wasn’t playing soccer, Sauers placed 12th at the Barry County Meet in 19: 12.0. He also paced the Viking pack at its Call any time for Hastings Banner ads Call269-945-9554or 1-890-876-7985 to place your ad! The 2012 All-Barry County boys’ cross country teams. First team members include (front from left) David Walter (TK), Ronnie Collins (HHS), Chance Miller (HHS), Jarryd Calhoun (DK), Jake Miller (HHS), Austin Rood (MV) and Micah Bromley (MV). Second team members include (back from left) Conor Leach (TK), Joe Gaikema (TK), Austin LaVire (TK), Daniel Vannette (TK), Daniel Sauers (LHS), Zach Haas (DK) and Sam Benedict (MV). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Orson City-Crystal, placing 77th in 19:10.4. Daniel Vannette, Thornapplc Kellogg: A senior, Vannette was the second fastest Trojan at the OK Gold Conference Meet, placing 12th overall in 18:31.0. He was 1 Hh at the Barry County Meet in 19:11.2. bowling scores Sunday Night Mixed , Cc,,^icks 25; Street Bowlers 22; You re UP N Shit 20; ||2o ->()• Sunday Snoozers 16; b 16; Heath Gang II. Vu^'n S E00d •5ameS “nd r^l M9: vandtnburg 202-570 M. Daniels 221-549. C. Fcathc'riv 177459; L Craven 148i,4; n- Hubbell i<)7- E. Jewel1 172; |j iL'-fift'; B. l59: 1 Demon 155, ri .13; CBS 24-20; 22; Classic no 22-22, Cnb1: ‘f’ •’0.20: 1-u s Team 16.5-23 5 n ,Clnan 1,,s1 ' ' I.nnd’eaP1 "S 16.5-27.5: > e1H|8h(:»ml. ShiilceV. Bp Hl«h Seri,.: k v. Tammy I). IW: Karen-1* v 550; Tammy D Monday Mixcrettes Dewey’s Auto Body 30-10: Dean’s Dolls 28-12: Kent Oil 25.5-14.5; Creekside Growers 17.5-22.5; Nashville Chiropractic 17-23. Good Games & Series: S. Dunham 173­ 462; K. Fowler 188: P. Fowler 161; B. Anders 173; T. Redman 135; J. Rice 180; L. Elliston 187; M. Rodgers 180. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 28-12; Butterfingers 25.5-14.5; M&M’s 22-18; U.sedtobe a'I 22-18; King Pins 22-18: Three Gals &a Guy 20-20, Wand’s Friends 18-22; Ruempel 16-24; Just Having Fun 15.5-24.5; Early Risers 11-29. Women’s good games and series: Y. Cheeseman 156-437; G, Scobey' 203-523; J. Gasper 189; B. Maker 174-468; A. Tasker 155: C. Stuart 158-439; M. Wieland 180; N Frost 157420. Men’s good games and series: K Schantz 178: D. Kicrsey 205-557: R. McDonald 204; B. Terry 213-547; B. Akers 191; P. Gasper 222; L. Markley 156-408; D. Murphy 158; W. Mallekoole 173-458 Wed PM Court Side 31-9; Boniface Construction 25­ 15: Hair Care 25-15; Eve & ENT 21-19; Delton Suds 17-23. Good games & series: S. Stevens 131; A Tasker 162-386; M. Adams 150-415; B. Norris 118-309; P. Shellington 146; S. Beebe 187; J. Rice 204 550; L. Elliston 196-508; T. Christopher 199-517; K. Moore 141-347; P. Freeman 148. Sat Majors ( Youth League) Walking Dead I 1.5-5.5; Kit Kats 13.5-6.5; Grimm Reapers 12.5-7.5; l eones 9-11; Saxons 8.5 11.5. Girl’s good games & series: S Gross 94. Boy’s g(xxl games & series: K Kenyon 124; B. Hall 168-377; K. Keegan 149-385; C Stout 180, C. Davis 81-239. �— Tho Hastings Sanner — Thursday, November 15,2012 The 15, 2012 — Page 13 ■ Vikes and Saxons finished golf season in top 10 Olivia Barker. she made her second tnp■><> £,”%>»■> 3 State Finals this season. She:1c iking, cach day at Bedford Valley Golf Course, shooting by Brett Bfvmcr Sport* Editor Tvvo thirds ol the varsity girls’ golf teams in Barry County ended their season at lhe Division 3 State Finals at Bedford Valley Golf Course in Battle Creek. A tough conference season once again got the Saxons and Vikings ready for thc postsea­ son. Hastings placed seventh at the state finals and I^ikcwood tenth. Junior Kylee Nemetz led thc way for lhe Saxons, making it lhe fifth consecutive season Hastings has had an all-slate golfer. Thc Saxons and Vikings were both run­ ners-up in their own conferences during the regular season. Hastings finished jusl behind South Christian, both in thc OK Gold Conference standings and at the state finals Katie Brown a 92’89*181, A’i r She had a 9-hole average of 43JlhL,rall and an I Stole average;ofShe was all. conference in the CAAC I d ^so w an all-academic award in the league. Katie Brown. Hastings- Bro»n |lad a great junior season for the Saxons. Her 1Wl> day total of 176 al lhe Division3 SUtc Finak putherinndt-placemdtvidualy. Brown tied for fifth-place a the OK Gold Conference Tournament at I he Meadows with a 92. and also tied teammate Lindy Kloostcrman for sixth at their team's Division 1 Regional Tournament with a scone of 89. Victoria Hager. Lakewood: The Vikings' number three all season. Hager had a 9.^ average of 47.2 and an 18-hole avcragc of97 A senior who was a three-)car vanity p|ay. cr, Hager was all-conference in the CAACOlivia Barker White this season and won lhe league’s all­ academic award as well. where the Sailors were sixth. Lindy Kloostcrman. Hastings; Honorable Lakewood once again did battle with • mention in the OK Gold Conference this fall, Lansing Catholic in the Capital Area missing a spot on lhe first loam by juS( Activities Conference White Division. The strokes. Cougars bested thc Vikings for the conference Kloostcrman tied teammate Katie Brown crown, then bested everyone at the Division 4 for sixth at lhe team s Division 3 Regional State Finals • finishing 54 strokes ahead of lhe Tournament with an 89, and also placed in thc runner-up team. top 11 at four other tournaments throughout Here arc the 2012 All-Barry County girls’ the course of the season including the OK golf teams. Gold Championship where she was eighth with a 95. Girls’ Golf Kylee Nemetz, Hastings: An all-state First Team golfer in Division 3, Nemetz tied for seventh Emily Barker, Lakewood: With a great at the Division 3 State Finals with her 85-84­ freshman season Barker helped the Vikings to 169. their first appearance ever as a team in lhe She won two tournaments through the Division 3 State Finals. course of the season, the Comstock She had a 9-hole average of 45.9 this sea­ Invitational at Yarrow, and then the OK Gold son. and an 18-hole average of 91. She was Tournament at 'Hie Meadows. She was third all-conference in the CAAC-White and also at her team's Division 3 Regional Tournament won an all-academic award in the league. at Angels Crossing, where she shot an 87 Girls’ Golf Second Team Kennedy Hillcy, Lakewood: Hilley was honorable mention all conference in the CAAC-White this fall, helping her team to a runner-up finish in thc league. She shot a 107 al rcgionals to help her team get to the state finals, then shaved off a few strokes there with a 102-100-202 over the course of the 36-hoIe tournament. Hannah Lamberp, Thornapple Kellogg: Lamberg was 28th overall in the OK Gold, with a 9-hole average of 58.2. Lamberg led her team at lhe first OK Gold Conference jamboree of the .season. --------------------------- :---------------- 7-—-rs■— Kylee Nemetz Emily Barker Dcejay Minor. Thornapplc Kellogg: Minor was named the Trojans’ .MVP (his fall. She was 22nd in the OK Gold Conference standings with an average of 55.1 stroke'. per nine, and led her team with a 115 a! the con­ ference tournament at The Meadows. Amanda Sarhatt, Hastings: One of two seniors in the Saxons’ top five, Sarhatt con­ tributed the fourth score for her team each day at the Division 3 State Finals. She also helped her team to a regional championship, shooting a 102 at Angels Crossing. . Singles guys fill many spots for all-county tennis by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was kind of a tough fall for the Barry County varsity boys’ tennis teams. All three schools, Hastings, Lake wood and 'Thomapplc Kellogg, had some trouble filling their line-up at some point during lhe season. Hastings and Thomapplc Kellogg finished iri the middle of the pack in the OK Gold Conference, which was a little less tough than il had been in the past due to the fact that Forest Hills-Eastern and Caledonia left the league this fall. Lakewood had a tough time in the Capital /\rea zXctivilies Conference White Division, which had solid showings from Portland, Williamston and Lansing Catholic again. Those top three teams in the CAAC-White finished fifth, 11th and 12th respectively at the Division 4 State Finals. 'flic three local teams were mostly young though, ;md showed improvement throughout the season. Here are the 2012 All-Barry County boys’ tennis teams. Boys’ Tennis First Team Singles Justin Bergstrom, Thomapple Kellogg: An all-conference performer in the OK Gold, Bergstrom was third at lhe conference tourna­ ment. He finished the year with 11 wins at second singles for the Trojans as a sophomore. Chris Doxtader, Hastings: Doxtader was a consistent second singles player for the Saxons as a senior, winning nine matches. “His ability to hit good passing shots with both his forehand and backhand was his strength,” said Hastings held coach Ed von der Hoff. ‘‘The team will miss Chris next year.” Parker Haskin, Lakewood: The Vikings’ third singles player was named honorable mention all-conference in lhe Capital Area Activities Conference While Division this fall. He won eight matches on the year, and was named lhe Vikings’ Most Improved Player. He also won his team’s Norm Harris Most Dedicated award. Travis Himick, Thornapple Kellogg: Himick took over at first singles for the Trojans this fall, and took on opponents’ top players each afternoon. He won four matches this fall. Himick was a team captain, and earned all­ conference honors in lhe OK Gold at thc end of lhe season. Stephen Nisbet, Lakewood: The Vikings’ first singles player, a four-year varsity player, won five matches this fall. He was a co-captain for lhe Vikings and was named his team’s co-MVP. David Parks, Lakewood: A senior who shared co-MVP honors this season for lhe Vikings. He won ten matches this season and was named honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC-White. Parks was a four-year var­ sity letter-winner. Ry an Thornburgh, Hastings: Thornburgh won eight matches this year, split between fourth singles and second doubles. “Ryan keeps his composure as well as any player that I have encountered,” said coach von der Hoff. “His ability to execute solid shots will only get better in lhe future." Logan VanPutten, Thornapple Kellogg: A freshman who just started playing tennis this summer, VanPutten finished thc year with six wins at third singles forTK. Head coach Steve Rosenberg said that early in the year. Marshall Cherry and Scott Garber, Hastings: The Saxons’ sophomore duo at second doubles, they won half their matches this year and finished as lhe runners-up at a couple of tournaments. “Marshall plays a very consistent game that features many very good backcourt winners," said coach von der Hoff. ‘‘He also lias a good net game and is showing improvement with his serve. Jaleel is a very’ powerful player that punishes opposing net players. He has the uncanny ability to hit winning shots even when it looks like he is beat.” Jaleel Richardson and Adam Shaeffer, Hastings: A pair of freshmen who teamed up at third doubles mostly this fall and won ten matches. "Scott developed into a solid consistent player that was very effective at the service line, and Adam covered the court while reluming winning shots with lhe forehand and backhand,” said coach von der Hoff. Chris Doxtader Annual YMCA Turkey Trot will be held Thanksgiving Travis Himick VanPutten continually showed improvement. He was named honorable mention all-confer­ ence in lhe OK Gold. Connor von der Hoff, Hastings: von dcr Hoff earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold this fall, playing first singles for the Saxons. A three-year varsity letter-winner as a junior, von der Hoff won nine matches this year. “Connor is very competitive and at times extremely difficult to score points against ” said coach von der Hoff. Drew White, Hastings: At third singles most of the y ear for the Saxons, the sopho­ more While was named his team’s Most Improved Player and earned honorable men­ tion all-conference in the OK Gold. “Drew uses quick reflexes lo return all shots and quickly develops winning shots ” said coach von der Hoff. "He also agitates his opponents with his uncanny ability to return very good shots.” ......... Doubles Mack Clisso und James Isola, Hastings’ A pair of juniors who formed a very gOO(1 doubles team for the Saxons. They had i winb!es (O£C(her f°r lhe ycar 1,1 r,Rt dou"Mack learned to control his competitive instincts and hit many good forehand win­ ners," said coach von drr Hoff. "James has a very good backhand and always displayed a positive attitude on lhe court." Boys’ Tennis Connor von der Hoff Second Team Doubles Cade Bowman and Hunter Herich, Thiu nappie Kellogg: Started the year as the Trojans’ number two doubles team, but earned the spot as TK’s top doubles team The Health United Turkey YMCA of Barry County, Pennock and Wellness and Barry County Way will host thc fourth annual Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 22. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race steps off at 8:30 a.m. on Buehler Road and finishes at Camp Algonquin. This annual event provides families a fun beginning to their Thanksgiving celebration, said Ryan Ro>e. Y program "Many families and individuals have made it a tradition to come out and walk or run as a start to the holiday’s festivities, he said. “This is a great way to engage the whole fam­ ily in a healthy way - both mentally and physically.” . . , . . Although some money is raised tor the United Way and Y, the event is more about healthy family fun and collecting food, said Rose, adding that typically about 300 pounds of food is gathered that morning. The race will include men’s and women’s divisions, along with three fanuly divisions, based on ages of the children. The first fami­ ly in each division to have three runners cross the finish line will be thc winner of that divi­ sion. Walkers will also be a part of lhe competi­ tion. Since lhe first year, walkers have been included in lhe prizes. Rove said, either as top walkers or as part of the raffle al lhe end ot lhe race. The fee is $15 per person or $35 per fami­ ly, up to four participants. Fach extra family member will be an additional $5. As a part of lhe registration fee, each par­ ticipant is asked to donate a non perishable food item that will be given to lhe Barry County United Way Fresh Food Initiative which helps provide additional food resources for families in need. Registration is .still open. Although lhe early registration (and T ahiti guarantee) deadline has passed. Rose said lhe sooner people register, thc belter iheir chances are or receiving a T-shirt. Registrations and more information on the Turkey Trot are available at the YMCA web­ site. www.ymcaofbc.org. or by visiting lhe Pennock Health and Wellness Center. �Page 14 — Thursday Nownbtr 15. 2012 —- lhe Hasbngs Banner Vikes need just three sets to earn spot in semi's by Brett Bremer Editor Uikcwixx! onl) needed three scs to kn<x*k off Berrien Springs Tuesday. and earn a spot in the Class B Semifinals That didn’t mean the match was much eas­ ier than the hack-to back five setters the Vikings played to get Io the state quarterfinal match at Allegan High School. I he Vikings topped the Shamrocks 26-24, 25-13. 29 27 “We were a little uptight, a little pressurcslmek I believe. but when we buckled down as we did in the second game tw play very well." s iid Lakewood head coach Kellie down I hat was our goal.' ^aid Lakewood senior Taylor Shook, who led het team with three blocks. “We did it, and I could not be more proud of the front row 1 am so proud of us. It.was about keeping an eye on her. where she goe■>.. Sin* goes left, we go left She goes right, we go right.’’ ’ kutch added two blocks, and the Vikings only had nine as a team, but Rowland said getting, a touch on the ball to slow it down for the back row defenders was important all match. Toliver even resorted to lipping over the block more often than usual. That helped setter Brcxikc Wieland lead the Viking team with eight digs. Beth Tingley had eight. Wieland also had 21 assists and seven kills. Wieland and Tingley were each able to find open comers at times with well-timed tips. Kutch led the Vikings with 14 kills and Davis had nine. Lakewotxl closed out the second set by winning 15 of the last 19 points, with big service runs by Kutch and Kietzman. "You lose a tough first game, the second Rowland. ,. .. .. lt% She Shamrocks' big hi'ler ‘> blasted down kills to get her team the first two i match, . i, then points of. the thui the uu two teams went baek and forth throughtiui the rm.t stLvenhnllv the Shamtweks I,mil a >4-22 lead, but Emily Kuteh blasted a kill to get her team the ball back. A Shamrock tin u-<• « followed by Knlch and lay ot Slux k hloik ing an attack by Toliver. Ohvia D.n d closed out the set with two aces lor the game can sometimes be difficult. said Berrien Springs head coach Jim Bcrrninghani. "We kind of stoned up. Our faces. they had that glazed Icxik. but then again they didn t do that in the third game so that 's a good thing. The third set was much like the first, with Berrien Springs moving out to an early lead, then the two teams battling back and forth The Shamrocks led late again. 23-20, und again Lakewood rallied lor the win. The Shamrocks changed up their rotation, to free up a couple other hitters and it actual­ ly improved their block, but not enough. Setter Julhan Wold had 24 assists for the Shamrocks Desiree Scoggin finished with six kills and 11 digs. Taylor Weckel had seven digs. Jennifer Marren finished with five kills, five blocks and six digs. “I’m pumped,” said Shook. "I am ready for a good practice tomorrow so we can sweep them again on Thursday.” The Vikings take on Dearborn Divine Child in the second Class B Semifinal at Kellogg Aruna in Battle Creek this evening at 7:30 p.m. Whitehall faces North Branch at 5:30 in the first Class B Semifinal. Lakewood setter Brooke Wieland leaps up to Up the ball over the block of Berrien Springs’ Alexis Sorce during the third set of Tuesday's Class B Quarterfinal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood's Taylor Shook (left) and Emily Kutch (right) team up to block an attack by Berrien Springs’ Holly Toliver during the first set of their Class B Quarterfinal at Allegan High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings. The ability of the Vikings to block, or at least slow down Toliver’s attacks was key. “We took her away at the end," Rowland said. “She was forcing hits. Hint’s why she hit the net. She started hitting into our blocks. We tried to make her do something she’s not com­ fortable at. She had to come middle some­ times. With the left hand, she has to cut the ball to make a good clean shot. She’s tough, I m not going to take anything away f rom her, but we stepped up and stopped her." Toliver did still have a game-high 20 kills, along w ith nine digs and seven blocks. “All ot us went in knowing they were going to set her up, so v»c went in to shut her The Vikings’ Jordan Kietzman stretches forward to receive a Shamrock serve dur­ ing the third set ot Tuesday s Class B Quarterfinal at Allegan High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pastttea? 2® 12 giemssb Lakewood senior Olivia Davis gets set to hit the final serve of Thursday’s Class B Regional Final, which her team won in five sets against Forest Hills Eastern at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . At Bronson, everything we do is about geltirig better. About bringing you the best possible care. That's why we’ve opened another now physician practice — Bronson OB/GYN Capita! Avenue SW. Whether you’re planning a family, getting regular check-ups or dealing with chronic conditions, Drs. Kradss and Siddiqui are committed to providing you tlx* expert. Brian Krauss. MD. fACOG personalized care you deserve. Both physicians deliver babies at the Bronson Battle Creek Birthplace, which now offers 15 newly renovated private birthing suites, Jacuzzi tubs and advanced care 24-7. Call (269) 979-6452 to scltcdule an appointment MjbnmdSiddt'^i tJ.D Bronson OB/GYN Capital Avenue SW 5258 Capital Avenue SW Battfe.Crevk. Ml 49015 bronsonbattfecieek.com • ©BRONSON OB/GYN Capital Avenue SW .. a by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The ball hung in the air above the center of the court. The setter? The libero? The setter? Which one? No one. Pandemonium. As the ball hit the floor so did the Lakewood students. The Lakewood girls w ere swarmed by a mass of smiles, hugs and tears - some of them their own. ”1 just knew we had to be ready for it w hen they got it up, but when they didn’t it was tears of joy," said Lakewood senior setter Brooke Wieland. “We expected it, but we just had to push. Our backs were up against the wall again and we just kept going.” After going 0-2 against Forest Hills Eastern at tournaments during the course of the regu­ lar season, the No. 1 ranked Lakewood varsi­ ty volleyball team got the win when it had to have it, in the Class B Regional Final at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Thursday. The previous two best of three matches went three sets, with the No. 3 ranked Hawks coming out on top. It was best of five in the regional final, with the Vikings winning in five 25-27. 27-12. 23-25, 25-21, 15-7. Lakewood made its first appearance in the stale quarterfinals since 2<X)8 when it traveled Allegan and beat Berrien Springs Tuesday. Die seven 1 akewood seniors were in eighth grade in the fall of 2008. Since that quarterfinal match Emily Kutch, Olivia Davis and Wieland have been starters lor the Viangs. Beth Tingley joined the varaity• mtd^ay through their freshman year in the fall ol “K«Hie has coached us seven seniors since seventh grade she hasn't stopped, Wieland said. -She kccps anting in for us. We commit '’“"elves, summer. winter and tall. We putI in 'he hours, h makes everyone completely dit['•rent comc lhe start of the season, and it '"-•IPs us tremendously in the postseason That foursome, along with fellow seniors ‘i,J'!°r Shook Jordan Kietzman and Sunshine Y',unp led the’ Vikings Thursday. , “,r's editing" said Tingley, the Viking lllx'r'> " ho plavAl her best match of the post­ so fa/Thutsday. "I's P"’1”*'’!* ,l,c T1’ ***• experience I've ever had m my |j|v . 1 r ihoughl seven years ol W<???'i''8 this hard would pay ofl. but it dtd . Wc "diked so hartl "> I’-1'' |K7 *f 11 "a n 1 for t » a Kellie, and Cameron '^'"'•■nd md k'laite (Rowland) and Jeff )uils> "c wouldn't 1« "'ic!e “*'“J' Lakewood's Madison Neustifter gets a hug from coach Kellie Rowland after get­ ting her regional champion medal Thursday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Not even close." Tingley finished the night with a team-high 17 digs. Kietzman and Wieland added ten each Wieland, the setter, had 40 assists to go along with five kills and a team-high three aces. She also teamed up with Shook for a couple of huge blocks late in the fourth set. Shook finished with eight blocks total on the night and Wieland four. The Vikings aren’t the tallest team in thestate, but they took advantage of their edge at the net against the Hawks. Davis and sopho more Vanessa Revnhout had two blocks each as well. While Forest Hills Eastern setter Holly Myer hit quick balls across the net for her teammates throughout the match. Wieland threw her sets up high to let her attackcis gel up over the Hawk block. "Emily (Kutch) was on fire Oh. my gosh,' coach Row land said “She hit over .4(X). Emily Kutch bad 24 kills with over a .4(X) kill efficicncv." Davis had 16 kills. "We knew the outside was ours.” coach Row land said. “They are little on that right side. We knew Em and Olivia could swing. Olivia was a little cold to start, but she still had a way to score. They can't foniet about Taylor. Vanessa and Charlie (Smith). If we have to have them, they come in and it’s pret­ ty open for them to swing away because they concentrate on the two outsides. We knew that." The Vikings led for nearly every serve of the match. The only times that Forest Hills Eastern had a two-point advantage were at 3­ 1 in the first set. 27-25 at the end of the first set. and 25-23 at the end of the third. "I'm just so happy with our fifth-game play, because until this tournament 1 didn’t know what we would play like in a fifth game,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “But boy, they know how important it is to get in, and not make errors, and pound at them and make them try to come at us.” In the final seven points of the fifth set, the only one the Hawks won was on a sene by the Vikings’ that llcw long following a Hawk time-out. It was the Hawks who put together late strings of points in game* early. Lakewood led the opening set 20-11, before EHL rallied tor the 27-25 win. In the second set. the Vikings also built up a 20-11 lead, but this time closed out the wm quickly • Die Vikings held a one- to four-point lead through most of the third set. before the Hawks pulled in front in the final few points. Lakewotxl held as similar lead throughout the fourth set. The big blocks by Wieland and Shook, and a couple ol huge kills bv Kutch though allowed the Vikings to force the fifth set. “We just kept executing.” Wieland said. ’ We never let them score more than two [>oints in a row. We knew they were going to get a point here and there, but we had to keep coming back .stronger." Alli Gubchovv led the Hawk> with 16 kills. Mver had -19 assist J.iclyn Goble bad a tc;imhigh 25 dig;,. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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No. 46 ANNER PRICE 75C Thornapple Manor under state’s magnifying glass by David DeDecker Staff Writer Thomapplc Manor has stopped admitting new residents and is being fined until cita­ tion* arc re*urveyed by the state and substan­ tial correction* have been confirmed by (he state surveyor The state issued citations to Thornapplc Manor July 30. involving health care standard concerns ih.it must Ik corrected within a given lime period. "Fa cry nursing home in the state has an annual survey by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MIX. ID.” said Jim DeYoung, Thomapplc Manor administrator “They send a team of surveyors in. and our survey ended on July 30. We received three ’D level’ citations. We were ecstatic. That’s a great survey, because the average in Michigan is H citation*. So vve were quite happy with that.” Every facility that receives a citation by the MDCH nnist clear the citation within three months or a denial of Medicaid and Medicare payment is issued. 11 the citation is not cleared within six months, the Medicaid and Medicare Iiccn>c is revoked and a reapplica­ tion process begins. According to MIX II documents, the Thorr.apple Manor citation* arc ”E level’ which indicate substandard quality of care for the categoric* ot quality of care, quality of life and resident behavior and facilitv practices. F level i* a more severe scope, grouped with D and E level citations, fhe group of D. E and F i* ealejj-onred as. "No actii.d harm with a petcmi.il for mure than minima! I.arm. bui ih't immediate jeopardy.’ “A week later, we sell-reported an incident. We are required by the state to do so.’’ said DeYoung. "We repined an incident where a nurse aide did a one-person transfer. zSccurding to the resident’s care plan, it was supp’*ed to be a two-person transfer. The res­ ident lost her balance and both people went to Country Chapel breakfast planned Country Chapel United Methodist Church hued* breakfast on the third Saturday of the month and u ill do so Nou 20 from 8 to 10,30 a.m. The niciiii will include pancakes. French Toast. egg* to order, bacon. ; sausage, milk, juice, coffee, tea and fel­ lowship with neighbors and friends. The • breakfast is free. but donations arc wclcoined The church is at 9275 S. M 37 Highway, Dowling. Meeting set to discuss trail extension An informational open hou*c will be held Monday. Nov 22. to explain the extension of the Paid Henry Thornapplc Trail from Irving through Rutland • fowns/dp. lire 4»pcr> 3j.»<:*r ••ill begin al ' the Rutland Township Hall 246J Heath Road al ft p m. Representative* from the Michigan Department of Transportation. the Paul Henn Trad Committee and lite county’s road commission, sheriff’s department, parks and recreation boardtrail committee and txxiid of o minus*'•otwr* will be on hand to discuss the trail system The trail is being built in segments to eventually connect from Vermontville to Grand Rapids. Much of th.- trail runs next to the Thomappie River. Currently, the trail i> complete from Middles iile south to Irving, with another segment starting at Hastings’Tyden Park, leading nonh. The Rutland segment would extend the trail length between the established Middleville and Hastings trails. Oct. 30 to get in substantial compliance or they would issue a demal of payment for new admissions, meaning that anyone under .Medicare or Medicaid, which is most of our business. If we admit people and the citations arc not cleared, then wc will not he paid for any of tho*e sen ices, no matter how long the resident stays here If we admitted during this time and the resident is here for years, we would not receive payment for them.” said DeYoung. “Our six-month deadline. Jan. 30. is set in stone. All the paperwork is done. All that’s left is for the surveyors to come in an see that wc arc in compliance.” According lo the .MDCH as of Wednesday. Nov. 17. two citations from lhe Sept. 24 sur­ vey and one citation from Aug. 9 survey were still outstanding. Another citation from the Sept. 24 survey had been resolved. James McCurtis Jr. of the MDCH. said Thornapplc Manor has been in denial of pay­ ment for new admissions since Oct. 30. See MANOR, pg. 2 arui • UMel A Ford Museum coming to Hickory Corners Hastings area congregations will be gathering for a join* interdenominational Thanksgiving worship service al 7 p m. Tuesday. Nov. 23. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 405 N. M-37 Highway. Ibis casual worship service will include the musical talents of the First Presbyterian Church’s Praise Team and an intercongrcgaiioal choir. The public is invited. A food collection w ill be taken up at the worship service for I-ove Inc., and Barry County Habitat for Humanity and Love Jnc. will receive donations from die offer­ ing collected during the worship service. Christmas help deadline nears People who need help this Christmas areu-ked to sign up for a Christmas buskef soon ll>Ua>' -'I’l’1-' ,s Wednesday. No'- -4",in ,o hoc-Inc. front 10ii n' to 2 p.m. Monday. Wednesday or I riday. The oI.hc >s localcd at 305 S. Michigan Ave. More than 2<X) Limthes have been ,M \.... j>cnp|c who are willing to adojrtcd urlau P s|>ould V(111 ,ld0(,t a tanul ‘“ lbc houri lllell. I adults only- “The state is supposed to comd back with­ in 60 days to check on compliance." com­ mented DeYoung. “’They came back in and lef t on Sepl. 24 They cleared only one of the three citations. So we had two citations remaining. The report is supposed to come back to us in 10 working days. We had not received it yet. .So. I finally called the depart­ ment wondering where it was. and was told it was in another department waiting fora letter which accompanies the report The person I spoke to said they are short-staffed and didn’t know when we would get the report. So final­ ly. another week went by, so I contacted another person in lhe department by e-mail, and asked them to check on the report. The next day 1 had the report so we could respond to it. That was Oct. 21. So we turned it around, and the very next day got our plan of correction back to the stale. And we have been waiting for them to come back since that time." "’rhe standard language m the letter stated a distinct timeline, from July 30. we had until n Community Thanksgiving service is Tuesday z;-'................ the floor. The tesivkn ended up breaking her ankle. So we al*’ Calion for that.” According ‘ d'»cumvnts. the female ic<idetH» s- - • > assisted July 17 by one certified i,ufM“ ai k "hen the transfer requires two pc°P L or solely. After the fa||. the resident con’P a,ucd <’f right ankk- pain. No first aid "JS “l ”’,n,sX‘red No bruising or swelling was noted by the nurse. The physi­ cian was noiitX’sl ()n Julv IS. the third-shift nurs.. no|kwJ (hc right ankle w;b swollen and purple. The patient’s range of motion was within normal limits. At that time- 6:30 a tn., there was no documentation l'!.the Physician being called or any first aid being performed on the ankle. DtKumenluiion uuriutcs later indicated that ice was applied to the ankle and the ankle was elevated- fhe nurse notified the physi­ cian. and an X-ray older was obtained for the right ankle The X-ray revealed a displace­ ment fracture <>t the right ankle, and the patient was sent the emergency room, admitted to the hospital, and surgery wax per­ formed to repair the traame. Citations for three <nKr patients also were indicated. The citations 4re summarized as follows. On a female resident. 82. with a uri­ nary tract infection, a coition was issued for incorrect documcn:ali‘»of medication aller­ gies and for adminrtoting a medication (th.tt is not be given it the pubc rate goes below 60) when documentation stowed a pulse rale was not taken for threecotwutivc days. Another female icsidenl. 72. "'^prescribed three dif(> fell. drop i .. f -*»v- bo; the “route ot jdrnfni rtarion” u »>i \rittcn. so it unclear which cycfs.'H medicate. A clariluanon order was not issued until three days later. ’Hie third resident, a 77 year-old female, was administered Cipro for a urinary tract infection, when her allergy list contained the medication Cipro. She developed red. itchy welts on her lower legs and arm*. by .Sandra Ponsetto Stajf Writer The Barry Count) Sheriff’s Department could receive S42.893 from the county’s delinquent tax umbrella fund if the request is approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The board met as a commitlee-of-the-whole Tuesday and approved a motion to recommend approval of the request, presented by Sheriff Dar Leaf, by a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner Joe Lyons dissenting and Don Nevms absent Lyons said he wanted more inionnation in general about the liaison program and how it would be funded in the future before he gave his approval. The committee previously denied an Oct. 5 request front lx*a( for the program to be fund­ ed at I(X> percent of its 2010 rate of $58.671 with money from the delinquent tax fund; plus an additional $51,153 from the diverted felons fund for total of $109,824. In his appeals dur­ ing previous commissioner meetings. Leaf said that if the county did not fund the liaison program, union contracts would require him to lay oft cadets who work in the control room of the Barry Count) Jail before the two liaison officers: then four deputies would have to be pulled from road patrol to replace the cadets in lhe control room. During Tuesday’s meeting. Lxaf said he was able to reduce his request for funding from lhe count) because lhe superintendents of four of the county’s six school districts had signed letter* of intent to contribute $15,000 to the school liaison program instead of the $5,(XX) they had agreed to earlier in the year. Leaf said while the superintendents of Hastings Area Schools. Barr) Intermediate School District. Delton Kellogg, and Thornapplc Kellogg school district* all had signed the letter of intent, he had yet to approach superintendents of Maple Valley and Lakewood school districts. He based his request on the .assumption that at least‘one of the remaining two districts would also com­ mit $!5.(XX) tu support the liaison program. l.c.if said Ik* also Jiad made approximately $22.(XX) in cut* to his department’s budget and had applied for SIO.(KX) from Bany County United Way to defray the remaining cost of lhe estimated $147 879 wages and benefits for the two liaison officers. Commissioner Jeff SanNortwick asked Leaf lor assurance that, should both Lakewood and Maple Valley superintendents deny the request for $15.(MK) in funding from their district*. Uaf would not ask the county for additional f^d.* to support the program. VanNortwick aad Board Chairman Robert Houtnian also >-iid they would like to hear that Leaf and tN* school districts arc working together on innovative ideas for funding and staffing the lia>°n program to prevent Leaf from needing make the same request in six or seven month'' when the board begins its 2012 budgeting process. In other badness, the committee recom­ mended the following for approval by the county board: • Serving as the fiduciary agent for the for the United Way 4-H Building Strong Families grant applicalK»n for April I. 2011. to March 31. 2012. it’ dle amount of approximately $18,000. • Sen ing *L' 11)° official applicant and fiduci­ ary agent torn Barry County United Way grant application f“r ’lw 4-11 program, for lhe period of April L 20H. through March 31, 2012. in the amount approximately $50,000. • The county child care budget summary as presented by Barry County Court Administrator Bob Nida. • Transpiring S1.5000 from the temporary salaries h«K’ ,leni to the office supplies line item in the 2010 adult probation budget. • Allo"’nL’ the airport commission to expend S8.MX) for (jlc lo^i match for a the installatio” of a$54.(XX) Jcl-A-Fuel storage and disputing system at the Hastines'Barry County Airport. • A re'oluiion honoring Shirley Rugg upon her retiiement from i)u. Barry County Departnie”1 <>l Human Services Board after 12 years service. . The signing of., Byn)e j.\g contract for the 2011 fiscal year (nun lhe Slate Court Admiui^^’or’s Office (SCAO) . lhe co»' tract all°Ws the Barry County Adult Drug Court t° vontimic receiving $100,000 in fund* thH’Ugh !|Je SCAO lhr;)Ugh 2011. The fund* •*,1‘ Uscd to cover personnel, fringes, conliai tu.tl agreements, supplies and all nitr­ ating eo4* associated unh the adult drug court. A pair of Model A Ford sedans are parked in front of the 1928 service station at the Gilmore Car Museum, the future home to the Model A Ford Museum. Groundbreaking for the all-new Model A Ford Museum, proposed as a 12,000-square-foot re-creation of a vintage Ford dealership, is slated to take place next summer. When completed, it will become the largest public museum dedicated to the Model A Ford m existence. See page 14 for the story. Nearly one-third of state’s horse deaths were in Barry County by David DcDccker 5/<r# Writer Barry County saw the largest number of confirmed horse fatalities due to Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEVI in the entire state over the summer. A total of 133 horse deaths were confirmed in the state as a result of the mosquito-home virus. 43 of which were in Barry County. Three human vases also were repined, one from Barry County. According to the Centers lor Disease Control, an average of six human cases of EEEV are reported annually in the United States. . “This year the star* just lined up with per­ fect conditions for mosquitoes, like wet. hot and humid weather." said Dr. Tim llivswa of Bull Creek Veterinary Service in Hasting*, adding that they reported a loss of 22 horses this year” 'I’hc vaccine, which he said costs about SI 1. is percent protective against the virus. 'The virus itself has a 95 percent mortality in horses, he added. “Also, the economy is down, money is tight, priorities change. *o people just didn’t vaccinate,” said Hicswa. "We will Ik doing more education in the next few months. We c.in’t stress enough: Vaccinate your horses.” l.EEV is sustained by a cycle iKlwcen niosquttoes and bird hosts, most commonly in freshwater hardwood swamps, which are abundant, mound lhe Great Lakes. Transmission require* a mosquito lo be the hnk between infected bin!* and uninfected mammal*, such as hoixcs and humans. El .EV infections in horse* cannot be transmitted to human* since horse* (and humans) are “dead­ end" hosts. EEEV is one ot the most severe mosquitotransmitted human diseases in the United States w ith approximately 33 percent mortal­ ity and significant brain damage in most sur­ vivor*. according to the CDC. Most persons infected with EEEV have no apparent illness. The incubation penod — from the lime an infected mosquito bite* to onset of illness — ranges from four to 10 days. Sex ere cases involving encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, begins with the sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills and vomiting. Hie illness may then progress into disorienta­ tion, seizure* or coma. Death usually occurs two lo 10 days after onset of .symptoms but can occur much later. Of those who recover. CDC officials said that many are left with dis­ abling and progressive mental and physical deficits, which can range from minimal brain damage to severe intellectual impairment, personality disorders, chronic seizures, paral­ ysis and nerve damage There is no vaccine against EEEV for humans, and there is no specific treatment for FI FA other than relieving the symptoms. The Michigan Department of Community Health recommends several steps to protect against mosquitoes including using insect repellent; staying indixu* at dusk and dawq v\hen mosquitoes are most active, wearing long sleeves and pant* as protection; using window screens and making sure they are secure and in good repair, getting rid standing water which can harbor brcedih., and egg lay ing. ® �Novembt” 18. ?C1D Ps^t’ 2 _ The HasVngs B.inno' _ Irving Township residents want to remove Natural Beauty Road designation County Road Commission Director Brad Lamberg at the commission be said they will tie-.' f-f-n do »"•« !X j„ttned irees discuss the issue at onC uf the upcoming com­ Commission employs vs t mission meetings after thev receive the infor­ mation from the township' Dan Parker, who was elected a coUnly &S*KStt&SS commissioner for a portion of Irving Township Nov. 2, attended the meeting. [|js term begins Jan. I. 20|[ stressed that they do not want . ‘ Ron Nash brought a concent about polluhighw.iv. but they would like the n’ lion of Sugurbush Lake to the trustees, as safer tor eh.ld.en, schoolbuses;«ul well. He mentioned soil runoff and dUp^i Irvinp Township Supervisor r <■ of brush and trees lnlo the lake. Since I ondon explained that the pro™' »<”“ begin «idt the band approvm.tr 'he reqmd Sugarbush is a private lake, the board told Nash that the issue Would be under the juris­ and .ending n on Io the Barry County Rodiction of the Michigan Department of Commission. He told the residents xt'cra rime, that the process I., remove the Natural Natural Resources and Environment, not the township. Beamy Road designation would take hme. Township Treasurer Lynctte Wingeier gave f ollowing discussion, the board approved sending the request to remove the Natural an update on the ad hoc technology commit­ tee work. A survey win be going out with the Beauty Road designation to the Barry C ounty Dec. 1 tow nship tax bills. Road Commission for action. Deputy Clerk Jamie Knight substituted for [he road commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Die commis­ clerk Carol Ergang who was not able to attend sion has six months to set the date (or a pub­ the meeting. The next meeting of the Irving Township lic hearing on the issue once it receives the Board ot Trustees will bc Wednesday. Dec. 8 request front the township at 7 p.m. W hen the Sun mid Arns contacted Barry and the rule' n:f"dj(X,1''Cou"'''^’ad tn Patricia Johns Sta/' llhw Speaking forcefully to nk-inbcrs of the Irxing Township Board of Trustee* at the Nov. 10 meeting. Engle Road rcMdcnt John Lake brought a petition signed by mote than three-quarter* of the residents along lhe road asking that the Natural Beauty Ri\id designa­ tion be removed from lire road. I ake explained that lhe toad is very nar- Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 • • v verion BE A HOLIDAY HERO. by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer The Barry' County Board of Commissioners, mealing.4s a commiltce-ofthc-whofe Tuesday, discussed die annual per­ formance rcviewj^loc ... Barry County Administrator Michael Brown and recom­ mended approval a three-year renewal of his contract when they meet again as a board. Brown has served lhe county for 16 years. His duties include serving as the county administrator, chief fiscal officer and finan­ cial advisor, personnel liaison to the board, risk manager and building authority adminis­ trator He received 276. or 91 percent, out of a possible 304 points in his review, which was completed by seven of the eight county com­ missioners. Brown’s performance was examined in 11 categories: attendance, dependability, initia­ tive. judgment, knowledge of work, interac­ tion. oral presentations, communication, writ­ ten presentations, quality of work and quantity of work He received his highest score, 27 out of possible 32, in lhe categories of dependabil­ ity and written presentation. His lowest score, 23, was in the area of quantity of work. In opening lhe discussion of Brown’s review, Chairman Robert Houtman said he has been pleased with Brown’s performance. “I was certainly very pleased. I continued to be very pleased with Michael’s performance,” said Houtman. “He is a professional county UWJMrTEDtatang Io America Urges! Mobile io Mobil* totrtmunhy J . to any number on any network in the U.S. One of the finishing touches is put in place at McKeown Bridge Park between Hastings and Nashville Friday, Nov. 12. A 17,000-pound cement holding basin is set in place by crane, followed by the cement structure which houses a unisex toilet. The facility is located near the boat trailer parking lot, north of the Thornapple River. The newly constructed river boardwalk also is nearby. County board recommends renewal of administrator’s contract Get your family what they really need — the best gifts need the best network. UNLIMITED text Restroom added at McKeown Bridge Park monthly acct? per line 11' <t) linerta S99.99 moot? '/ dur ft on lhe Nationwide Talk K Imi family MutrPlan,* i I'Mrtui lew (up |o J) $9 0 J monthly vxh. (Rut other duryu)* administrator — he is educated in that regard, he is experienced in that regard ... He is well respected in die state of Michigan ... He has, in my view performed excellently for us.” Commissioner Mike Bremer echoed Houtman’s remarks. “It would be a travesty if Barry County lost Michael Brown,” said Bremer. ”... He is the consummate professional, and we are privi­ leged to have him as our administrator.” Brown thanked lhe commissioners for their lime and effort to complete the review and for their comments. He added he welcomes com­ ments about his performance throughout lhe year, not just during the annual review process. After discussing Brown’s review, commis­ sioners unanimously approved a motion to recommend lhe board approve a three-year renewal of Brown’s contract. Changes to Brown’s contract included an increase in his group life insurance policy from S25.1XX) to $100,000; and. at his request, a freeze of his 2011 salary al its 2010 level of $100,318; with the stipulation that any increases or decreases in 2012 and 2013 be made in accordance with the those afforded to other county managers. The board is expected to give its final approval for the contract during its next regu­ lar meeting slated for 9 a.m. Tuesday. Nov. TK officials concerned about ‘fight club’ Thomapple Kellogg school administration has learned recently that local youths are engaged in a “fight club” at Spring Park in Middleville. “We have heard reports that these meetings occur at various times and may be happening on private property, as well.” said high school principal Tony Koski. Administrators have contacted local authori­ ties, including the Barry County Sheriff’s NEW! BlackBerry Curver“3G Now with 3G ability BUY I GET 3 Samsung Intensity ’ II FREE s4999 • Built-in social networking access $!♦«»; p prir. fttjOnUlln • Night Shot camera MANOR, continued from page 1------------------ BUY 1 GET 1 Introducing new data FREE s4999 ' Aw 41VKW new ? «««»«« “That means they cannot admit any new patients on Medicaid or Medicare,” said McCurtis. “They will need to clear all three citations.” “I am not willing to take that financial risk.” said DeYoung. “We voluntarily quit admitting. They didn’t really tell us we could­ n’t admit anyone. But they won’t pay for it, if we aren’t cleared. So. that’s a big enough stick for me. that I am not going to pul the facility in jeopardy by admitting patients after that date. Our resident census is normally 135 beds, and we arc down to 122 residents” Thirteen beds arc not tilled due to the diversion of potential residents. The average cost for a resident per day is $250 So with 13 packages starting as low as $1 R monthly access for ISO MB iHniaud Mdiptwm* SSOl j» put <Wwt t4,d A J withe voice plan HiHothW/tu,qrH. ««wrtiw While mppiiu last ■ u JUM 100 niuch vio|cn« in the world said Rider. “This is a dangerous activ­ ity, and we just want our students to be safe ” JL1*” • VZ Navigator' capable w» Department regarding this issue. The district is working with lhe sheriff’s department. “We encourage all parents to be pro active in preventing their sons and daughters from engaging in this unsafe activity.” said Koski Superintendent Gary Rider said the district is very’ concerned. VERIZONWIRELESS.COM/HOLIOAY . . _ MHUII empty beds the cost to the facility is $3 ^>50 Per day on average. If the 13 beds have been empty .hroiigh Nov. 17. the total lost revenue • ’ ** J JyJ , In uddition. Fines of $250 per dav have accrued since Aug. 9. totaling $25,250 Th • fines are hiHed by the state, bu. aurnes from thc Ccn,t;t for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Cart When asked if the Thomapolc M ation was unusual. McCurtis added “It ;MtU unusual. Unfortunately, it hapneiK ’ ’U>t °nce is too much. Understand^ ? a blL good facilities out there bm r hcw arc 'here are bad ones, too" ’ • u,,r°nunately �TM Hastings Banner -- Thursday. November 18 2010 •• Page 3 Hastings Exchange Club announces November Young Citizens Tyler Brown (left) and Lily Hyatt are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for November. They are joined by teacher Don Schils. Houston Wells (left) and Logan tw.ss pictured tG Benn.ngf.eld are the Young Citutens for November at Southeastern Elementary School. St. Rose sixth graders Mark Feldpausch (left) and Justin Schaefer, named their school’s Young Citizens for lhe month of November, are joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Central Elementary School's Young Citizens for November are (from left) Aubree Shumway, Keegan Stuck and Maggie Eastman, with teacher Steve Laubaugh. Hastings Middle School Principal Chris Cooley joins the school’s Young Citizens for November (from left) Lee Stowe, Christopher Davis, Maddie Hutchins, Chance Miller and Jacob Pratt. Hastings Area Schools once again the recipients of donations from community Named Young Citizens for November at Star Elementary School are Bridget Thayer (left) and Nathan Meyers, joined here by teacher Julie Sevems. The Revue holding auditions for Into the Woods’ The Revue has been quiet since August but will come alive again as it starts its 16th sea­ son, continuing to entertain hundreds who come from all over Michigan to see its com­ munity theater productions. Auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” will be Monday, Nov. 22. al 7 p.m. at the second-floor Main Street Theatre House, 301 N. Main St.. Nashville. Twenty to 30 people are needed to sing and act in <bc production. Music will be provided at the auditions. Rehearsals will be Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Show dales are Jan. 21 to 23 and 28 to 30. 2011. “Into the Woods" combines lhe wellknown fairy tales of “Cinderella," ■ Rapunzel," "Jack and lhe Beanstalk” and “Little Red Riding H<xxJ" with lhe story ol lhe "Baker and his Wife" who desperately want a child. Unfortunately. the baker and his wife have been cursed with childlessness by a witch and must perform various missions involving the characters in the oilier fairy tales to break the spell. The baker and his wife must bring the witch u cow as white as milk, a cape as ivd as blood, hair as yellow as corn and a slipper as pure us gold. Alter a senes ot failed attempts, the baker and his wife finally are able io per­ form the tasks necessary hi break the spell. Once the characters have accomplished their goals, however, they learn about lhe pitfalls of greed and gluttony. Finally, they learn about lhe need for community and family when they must unite to fight against the wife of lhe giant Jack killed who has decided to come back for revenge. The Revile gives acting experience to near­ ly 200 area residents — from young children to retirees. In January, The Revue traditional­ ly puts on an adult show. May brings a chil­ dren’s musical, summer features the musical theater camp and a summer musical for all ages. For more information, contact Bill Reynolds, manager. 5084 Saddlebag Lake Road, Woodland 48897. Call 269 838-4216 or c-mail there vuel«? yahoo.com. Fresh Food Initiative site moves temporarily Due to events scheduled al First United Methodist Church in Hastings Wednesday. Nov. 24. the Fresh Fixxl Initiative distribution will moved to the Church ot lhe Nazarene nt 1716 N. Broadw ay. ’The Fresh Food Initiative will return to First United Melhixlist Church Wednesday. Dec. I. Those who have ques­ tions may call lhe Barry County United Way at 269 945-4010. Monday evening, the Hastings Board of Education formally received over $10,500 in donations from members of the community. A Northeastern Elementary- family and a local employer. *ho wish to remain anony­ mous. donated SKLOOO to Northeastern to use for ' technology. Retired Hastings Area Schools maintenance employee Steve Cole, is volunteering his time to clean up the play­ ground area of Plcasantvicw ElementarySchool. And. the family of Dr. Douglas Castleman donated $500 to Central Elementary to help defray lhe cost of restor­ ing the historic beauty of the school. In other bush*5** the board: • Approved die following appointments: Michael Key. high school social studies teacher. Scott Allan. JV boys basketball coach; Dustin B°'vman, freshman boys bas­ ketball coach’. 1°ni Brighton, middle school head wrestling coach; Pat Coltson. .seventh grade boys basketball coach; Michael Goggins, varsity wrestling coach; Amy Hubbell, varsity cheer team coach; Lindsey Jacinto, seventh grade cheer coach: Diane Jager, assistant cheer team coach; Richard Long, eighth grade boys basketball coach and seventh grade girls’ basketball coach; Dennis Redman, abstain varsity \vreslling coach; Don Schils. varsity boys basketball coach; Angclia Sieben)*, freshman girls’ basketball coach: Darrell Slaughter, middle scluxil assis­ tant wrestli’H1 eoaeh; Joel Strickland. JV girls’ basketball coach; Jonathan Vertalka, eighth grade g’rls’ basketball coach; Connie Williams, eighth gr;uie v|lcer eoac|i; imd Andrew Kcl er, varsity trdek coach for the spring 2010* * &|X)rls season. child care; Kayla Dykstra, community child­ care; Michelle Fisher, food service, and Wendy Kimble, Community Education and Recreation Center facilities and programming The next regular meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 20, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. coordinator. Retail fraud program unveiled by county prosecutor’s office by David DcDeckcr Staff Writer Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans gath­ ered retailers and law officials into Barry County Circuit Court to announce the newretail fraud'program that will help .merchants with continued shoplifting. "We are trying lo do, at the prosecutor’s office, all that we can lo help merchants and individuals in this very difficult economic lime," said Evans. "Our Bad Check Program has been successful in getting merchants quick restitution for bad checks. And, not only does it help lhe merchants, but it helps everyone else. When the cost of doing busi­ ness goes up. so does the cost to consumers.” The new program addresses charges of retail fraud, second degree, retail fraud, third degree, and failure to return rental property. The program will not include employees who take retail merchandise from their employers, which is considered embezzlement. Offenders. 17 years or older, caught shoplifting or not returning rental property under SI,(XX) in a first offense, have the chance to keep a conviction oft their record • Apprt,Y ,n principle a proposed annual and instead participate in the new program. travel study- trip by the Hastings Middle As terms of lhe program, they must make School eil- ’l 1 grade summer It ip 10 restitution to the merchant immediately and Washing100 , • Ul>d Gettysburg Battlefields enroll in group cognitive behavior therapy. Juneltl>n>u8|>5.20ll. * The group will be conducted by a facilitator • ’he Iransfer/rvassigiimcnt ot with an advanced degree. Sue All*-’0, sPecial education teacher at According to Evans, most people who Central E,cnK‘ntary and Sue Fccko, special shoplift are not committing the crime out of education Etcher at Southeastern economic necessity. They most likely have FlemcnMOother issues, such as feelings of entitlement, • Accep^l the resignation ot the following that lead them to think lhe act of shoplifting is staff me”1 v,s: Melissa Bather, community jusdticd. he said. Corrective Solutions has been hired by lhe prosecutor’s office to facilitate lhe program. The company helps prosecutors focus on seri­ ous crime by offering misdemeanor education and behavioral change programs. T he compa­ ny will contact lhe offender by mail or phone, work with them to repay the merchant and enroll them into lhe five-hour behavior thera­ py session. The program is not taxpayer-funded. but by the offenders who pays the costs. According to Evans, the average court fine lor shoplift­ ing is $250. The cost for cognitive behavior therapy is $200. The benefit to the merchant is a quick recovery of merchandise or restitution. According to Corrective Solutions, lhe thera­ py provides self-awareness of behavior and reduces repeat shoplifting offenses. Merchants must report incidents to police for the program to be administered. The benefit to lhe offenders is no formal conviction on their records. The record will show the arrest, but no conviction. The police will still be able to reference the arrest. The offender will have no conviction recorded when applying for a job, to the united forces or to school. The other benefit is paying $200 for program instead of $250 in court tines. "Plus. 1 hope they will have a belter life," said Evans. "1 am hoping the counseling will help them see the light. That’s the value. If we can get somebody who feels the need to steal not to steal, that’s pretty darn good." For more information on the retail enforcement program or the bad check enforcement program, call 269-945-1297 �Page 4 - Thursday. November 16. 2010 - The Hastings Banner Survey to determine need for high-speed Internet by Patricia Johns Stilt; Writer Homeowners in Irvine. Carlton. Thoinapple. Wocxlland and Yankee Springs townships will be receiving a survey asking for their input on the need lor high-speed Internet connections An ad hoc committee has been meeting since early September to determine how best to convince Internet provider* ot the need tor high-speed Internet connections in tural parts of Hany County, , Irvine. Thomapple. Wtxxiland and Yankee Springs arc including the survey in the tax bills or receipts. Anyone who does not receive a survey may go to the website www har­ ry county.oig to get a copy. One side ot the sur­ vey also defines high-speed Internet terms. Carlton Ibwnship is printing a condensed version of the questionnaire in its township newsletter and referring residents to the Burry County website tor additional information. In addition, Committee Chair l.ynette Uingeicr suggested that local residents go to uuw.compiiiemu.org to take the survey at that site. This will keep the information about where high-speed Internet is available in Bany County accurate and up to date. The survey asks how residents would use high-speed Internet if it were available. It also asks what they might be willing to pay to receive the service “Answering this question is not a commit­ ment.” said Wingeier. “Internet service is a personal household decision and not related ,K «> learn !><’« 'cri,>“s ’ . acce>- !•> one part of <!><■• The arc.. re-idenb are hi.i’h )n. sur>cy dr*' •• muarion <LompfcW k.nK| >vill become guarantee high-sps u co|Urnitlec an indicaavailable. but gives demand with tionoftherntered Iceland rm in the community. Those returning include the name o live and their street c .v are a-sked to w|lerc they Their name, tele­ • L Xr.be smvey ask­ concern has K*. • ajdress of the homcing for the name and aiwre °'vncr i ...i tn-sscs will not Ik released -Names and.i'^^^ier. •■However. m conipamcs. • ' M, Illal ,he com- wwXrl^,in»-’^-e8.u,c serl ce the eLa.er .he impact will be when the committee contacts Internet powders. 'hRes'iden.s should return the surveys to their respective township offiees >n person or by mail before Jan. 31. -011 • The task force is made up ol local residents volunteering their time. Tins suney is not a property tax issue nor is it funded with tax dollars: The Barry County Economic Development Authority paid lor printing ol the surveys. For more inionnation about the surveys, call Wingcier at 269-948-0633 • to taxes." Churches can promote holiday events Area churches are beginning to plan for special sermons and events during Advent and leading up to special services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. As in the past, the newspapers of J-Ad Graphics will print a schedule of events in area churches that arc free and open to the public during the holiday season. These events will be printed on a space-available basis Church personnel who would like informa­ tion included in lhe papers should send infor­ mation on events, with date, time and location io Patricia Johns at patricia@jadgniphics.com. The deadline for submis­ sions each week is Tuesday at 10 a m. The e­ mail should include the name, address and telephone number of the church For additional advertising information, call 269-945-9554. Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. ’ pross^ire letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. ‘The Power of Ml’ embodies Snyder’s plan for Michigan «e !r ;'i’vu Hkk Sn>a« ‘""".’“'Kwl last 1 11ans 10 his inauguration on jan ven M ’ u’ ki(* Ulf his campaign to reinMI n* ’Ch'gan- Snyder said lhe Power of do aS"" "il1 n-k'"'llc ia"denu • ^TneUrral sPir‘t ,nsp,r,nl? res«tn l>.. Ie.id'-’rs uuntss tire state „u,:i pan °f Mrchigt"’’s lur"a'»und. bring back to start wit ,he r,rsl p :,“ Wi: ,l:,ve lo about ih ’ *S ”Ur own Percept.’.on? we have • I v be slal* *c call home.” said Snyder, vvhnl 3 diffcrcnt kind of inauguration. P irtiein:V|Cr>0,u? frxrin acn>ss Michigan can our . P e and Play a Part 1,1 rciftv<-’nling r Mate. That is What the Power of MI is ‘Hl about.” i CFO of Business Leaders for a,,d ( k .... . ....ii alt serve on the IranMichigan. I hey I Michigan. sition team to n<-‘P as Michael Gadola. currently serving as Micii ici counsel, has ,i^'^c“uIx.n Ik Gov.-Elect center»S?Vera’ ^c‘,rs n0'V’ n1°St rclx’ns ahout Michigan have been assets t °n is wrong Wl1 ,,le s,ale‘ rathcr than our greatest he’s wm aboUl Sn>der's Pl-ms for Michigan, it appears sele °n bis wa> 10 PuU’ng the s,atc on die road to recovery by • v mg new leaders with the skills needed to get the job done. ishtCC°rd,n£,o Snyder’s website, he already has sal down with leg­ s Niors |n,ni lx)th partics a|0ng with Lt. Gov.-Elecl-Brian Calley and on r 4 advKor lo lhe governor Dick Posthumus lo begin discussions th. ,Xi*n^ dle broken culture that holds the state back from finding th\ Miluiions necessary' to fix die state. former Democratic House leader Andy Dillion to be the next Mate treasurer. PoMhumus. a former Republican lieutenant govern.or. will oversee the relationship with the leg­ islature. Snyder also named Michael Finney, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK to lead his economic develop­ ment efforts, which Snyder said will focus Rick Snyder on helping existing businesses succeed and grow. Stephanie Comai. who served with Engler as specta advisor for information technology, will take over the state s on me services. Former Michigan Department of Community ea 1 executive Geralyn I-asher will join the staff to help streamline gov­ ernment. making it more responsive to business. Snyder has the determination to change the tone, along with attracting experts in their fields to help build a foundation from coin ,n\one w,Hing to work in gixxl tailh to find solutions is a wcl: P‘in,,cr.’’ said Snyder. "We need lo gel away frum the diviL c?s and ’he fighting, and most importantly, we need to get ‘ khels — the only label that mailers is ‘Michigander.’” k ,!i as’nc^-like approach io problems should give us, the vot’“n'r,COn1 - .ncc lhat wc ch<x,se right person for the job. Most pu i ica insiders would say it would be tougli^for a leader with lit­ e or no political experience to overcome lhe power of the system, oters were looking for a new approach lo governing, and it looks like Snyder juq might fit the bill. nyder will ncw administration knowing half of the slate legislature’s 148 lawmakers also will need some direction. l ut conditions could present the new administration with an opportunity lo change the lone to be niore positive. Snyder s administration will be filled with many long-time experts, bringing a fist of talents to the organization — people like ( alley, who ga\c up his bid to run for state senate seat to become the stale s next lieutenant governor. Also joining the administration will be DennisMuchmorc, a long-time Lansing lobbyist and for­ mer director of Michigan’s largest conservation group. Former advisor to Gg\ Milliken, Bill Rustem, will be Snyder's chief strategist. Ru^taawas a Uinsing policy maker with his roots in the environment. »ho coordinated Milliken’s 1976 campaign to require the lO-candeposit on boules and cans. In other key appointments are former budget director and state treasurer Mark Murray, currently president of Meijer Corporation .in.Grand Rapnfa$buron Rothwell, former chief of .stuff for Gov. John Engler anounviifly vJL-c president for Corporate affairs at ' Masco Corpori^ iw Taylor; arid Doug Rothw'ell. former Michigan Economy Uevclopmenl director and current president which to reinvent Michigan. As this new administration continues its plans for Inauguration Day. the biggest elephant in the room will be the structural budget deficit, which plagued Gov. Jennifer Granholm tor most ot her administration. Michigan voters supported Snyder based on what could be, rather than what has been. The budget leads the issues awaiting the new administration, but there’s also revenue sharing, education, transportation, the city of Detroit and possible bank­ ruptcy. along with a sluggish job market and making public sector pay and benefits programs competitive for the future. What docs this new governor offer other candidates didn’t? Connections. Snyder comes from the private sector with years of business investment, experience. He helped Gateway Computers grow from a private $600 million company to a $6 billion-plus publicly trad­ ed company. He then returned to Ann Arbor to begin the next phase of his career by offering investment opportunities for small tech companies of the future. Calling himself “one tough nerd,’’ he said he was the best person to change Michigan’s business culture that lhe he could take our state from the bottom of lhe list of places to locate y our business or industry to lhe lop 10, in months rather than years. Snyder’s con­ nections will avail him to call on his friends lo help get the job done, so we can share in the benefits of a new Michigan. We live in a great stale, with generous natural resources, the largest body of fresh water in the world, located in the middle of the country with thousands of good workers ready to start at a min­ utes notice. This new team has the history, the abilities and lhe determination lo ger the job done - their successes just might be .jitcasiired'by their ability to get us working together under the ban­ ner of Michigander. • , Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washingon, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tymela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republcan. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456­ 1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224­ 3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call(517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e­ mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e­ mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov What should next governor do first? The Hastings Banner Derok-d to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Gov -Elect Rick Snyder, a Republican, has named Andy Dillon, a Democn t *slatc lrcasurcr and RcPub,ican Dick Posthumus as a sen­ ior alter he takes office. Arc you planning to follow Snyder’s transition to g°vcrnor on Jan‘ *’ 2011? W,Wl d° y°U lh‘nk hc should do first asgo'ernor'> Hastings Banner, Inc A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email, nows ■Sj-adgraphics.wm Advertising ema,1:1-ads^choiceonema.i com ’ John Jacobs “Frederic Jacobs Vtco ProMtent Stephen Jacobs SuCT jry <Troaspf of 7Elamo• newsroom --------Gilbert {Assistant Editor} Kathy Maurer (Copy Ed.ton Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Dave DeDeckcr Brett Bremer Shannon Cornett Fran Faverrnan Blanche Munjoy, Hasting* -| would like him to nav attention to what is Coin- on U,c?!u,e- He should do 11* " long and don’i W“’ne fw' "ergoodf—'11" Ryan Northrop, Middleville:” “I think the first thing he should do is find jobs for lhe people.’’ Fred Tlemann, Hastings: He should make sure police and lire depart­ ments are well staffed. ” Alvin Warren, Delton: “He should get back lo the idea of government for lhe people, rather than big business and special inter­ ests. He should keep gov­ ernment out of the peo­ ple’s pocket.” Reirihard Luubenstein, Hastings: "He should bring more jobs into Michigan and raise employment. He should encourage busi­ nesses lo come back into Michigan.” BOO am io 5 00 pm Scott Ommen n-.n Ri Teresa Allen Chri^9’ —rr_____ ___________Lhfis Stiverman -- -------- Subscript! — ------------------- P°' <howhcrc �The I no Mailings Honings Banner banner - Thursday, inursaay, November 18, io, 2010 zuiu — - Page r 5 School bullying concerns parents, Clarksville woman is new educators and health professionals dean at Montcalm college Dr. Denise Newman of Clarksville recent­ ly joined Montcalm Community College as its dean of student sen ices, replacing Kathie who retired Aug. 31. Newman brings more than 10 years of community college experience to the institu­ tion. She most recently sened as director of enrollment services at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, and previously served as manager of records and registra­ tion and operations manager. At MCC, Newman is responsible for overall management of the student services division, which helps students lx* successful in college in a variety of areas including admissions, career and employment servic­ es, counseling, records and registration. “We are fortunate to have a new dean with the talent and experience that Denise brings to the institution,” said MCC President Bob Ferrentino. “Denise is well aware of the challenges our students face and is well pre­ pared to advocate for their needs to help them achieve success in their studies. “I am confident in her abilities to help us move forward to achieve our strategic goals focused on student success,” Ferrentino added. Newman said she believes her passion for helping students and her experience in dif­ ferent areas of student services will directly benefit students at the college “One of our roles in student services is to help build the foundation for student success. Our job is to recognize the needs of our stu­ dents and help them find the best path for their education,” she said. “Student success at the community college has endless pay- Sludent su'c'‘le,me"inore<lIC,n' vide and at c shooting yg Colorado and nth ! ' gested that bull),n-u ^VlciT ‘t " k 1 School in ’ h<^°ls have sUg­ ‘ in many of the incidents. Session-j Mental health P . • * agree bullyinn and harassment dae to a variety of motivational I#* ’ • . commonly per­ ceived as ethntc; rehgtous. sexual, physical or mentald Dr. Denise Newman backs for the community. Students' contribu­ tions to the community as a whole arc affect­ ed in a positive way by their experiences here." Newman earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a master's of pub­ lic administration degree from Grand Valley State University and a doctorate in higher education from Michigan State University. She and her husband. David J. Newman, have two sons. Matthew and Scott Hostetler. by Elaine Gilbert with all the trimmings, such as dressing, Assistant Editor mashed potatoes, squash, coni, green bean Whether young, old or in-between, there's casserole and cranberry salad will be sened a place for everyone at the Thanksgiving buffet-style. Volunteers will be available to tables in the fellowship hall at First United help people who have difficulty negotiating a Methodist Church in Hastings. buffet. Pies, to be made by Margaret and vol­ unteers. include cherry', blueberry, pumpkin, Margaret and I .any Hollenbeck and a crew of volunteers are once again making prepara­ pecan, apple, Dutch apple, peach, mincemeat, tions to hold a free Thanksgiving dinner at the lemon meringue and chocolate. Last year. 16 turkeys were prepared for the church from I to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. “Anybody who would like to come and feast. “We usually have a lot of help.” Margaret share Thanksgiving dinner with us is wel­ come,” Margaret said, and that includes indi­ said, noting that help is needed several days viduals, couples and families. “We would before lhe actual meal. Countless hours are appreciate reservations,” which may be made spent in preparation, but she said, “it gels a lol by calling the church. 269/945-9574. or by­ of people together. The fellowship is great; calling Margaret at 945-4701 and leaving a you get to know people from other churches message with a last name and the number of loo.” people in the party. The Hollenbecks have been organizing and Tables can be reserved for people who preparing Thanksgiving dinner for others for bring large families to the event, just call lhe many years because they don’t want anyone above numbers in advance of the dinner to to have lo eat alone or go without a turkey make that request. dinner because they can’t afford it or aren’t People w ho need a ride should let the need able lo prepare it. be known when they call for a reservation The Hollenbeck's son and a grandson don’t because volunteers will be available to pro­ recall ever spending Thanksgiving anywhere vide transportation to lhe church and back else except al lhe church. home again. “I do enjoy doing it and having a meal for The menu has already been planned, right all those people." Margaret said. down to the 10 different kinds of homemade First United Methodist Church is located at pie to be served. A traditional turkey dinner 209 W. Green St. Social Security serves veterans by Vonda VanTil '» schools have *’e*Ljing to cxn ,ke past decade. A^-Xee & " endemic in y°udl ’ . Ming homi- Hastings United Methodist Church puts out welcome mat for Thanksgiving dinner Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Because of Veterans Day. November is an ideal time to tell everyone about the many benefits and the wealth of information Social Security hits available for veterans and mili­ tary personnel. In September, the agency published final rules about the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act. The HEART Act changes the way we treat some cash pay­ ments to members of the uniformed services and veterans under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The HEART Act does the following: • Treats most cash military- compensation as earned income for SSI purposes, which generally provides a higher benefit lo the service member as a result ol the SSI pro gram’s more favorable consideration of earned income. • Excludes certain state annuity payments to disabled, blind or aged veterans from countable income and resources used to determine SSI eligibility. • Excludes any cash or in-kind payments 1” Se.l)cck" ” Stuff Writer provided by AmcriCorps State and National and AmcriCorps National Civilian Community Corps from countable income. Social Security also makes it easy to get information about benefits for wounded war­ riors. The first place to go is our website designed specifically for wounded veterans: www.socialsecurily.gov/woundedwarriors. The site has answers to a number of com­ monly asked questions, as well as other use­ ful information about disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income. Also on the site is a “webinar” that explains the Social Security disability appli­ cation process and expedited processing available to wounded warriors. To leant more about Social Security for current and former military service members, read Military Service and Social Security. You can find the publication online at ww w.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10017 html. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. Yon can write her do Social Security Administration, 50 College SE, Grand Rapids Ml 49503 or via e-mail at vonda.vuntil(". ssa.gov. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 According to a n . survey. 30 percent of U.S. students in six through J() involved in school > g either as bul­ lies. victims, or both / recent University <>f Michigan study 23 percent of parents feel school bullying I* a major health concern. Some polls show mom than 30 percent of par­ ents fear for their children s safety going to or at school The An*?/™ Justice Department said one in four children will be bullied at school some time th«s month. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and the department of education released the official guide on bull)’mg Oct. 27. According to the guide, some bu lying and harassment may violate federal civil rights laws. The fed­ eral guide also stated that. “Schools should still seek to prevent bullying in order to pro­ tect students from the physical and emotional harm that it may cause. “Bullying is a Pr°blem that shouldn’t exist." said Duncan. No one should ever feel harassed or unsafe in school simply because they act. or think or dress differently than oth­ ers." Recent statistics reveal some alarming school trends: 8 percent of students miss one day of class per month for fear of harassment; 43 percent fear harassment in the bathroom at school; 100,000 students in the U.S. carry a gun to school; 282,000 students arc physical­ ly attacked in secondary schools each month; and more bullying occurs on school grounds than on lhe way to school President Barack Obama said recently, ‘We’ve got to dispel the myth that bullying is just a normal rite of passage, or an inevitable part of grow ing up. It’s not We have the obli­ gation to ensure our schools are safe for all of our kids. Every single ywng person deserves the opportunity to learn »d grow and achieve ( their potential, wjthauUiviiu; to worry about lhe constant threat ot jx3‘.smcnt.” । Bureau of Justice siaistics reveal that 46 percent of boys and 26 percent of girls report­ ed they had been in physical fights. Teenagers said revenge is the strongest motivation for school violence with 86 to 87 percent of school shootings were motivated by a desire to “get back at those who have hurt them or other kids who were picking on them, making fun of them or bullying them." The need to slop lhe bullying causes teenagers to use lethal force in school In a May radio address, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said, "Protecting our young people must be our No. 1 priority, we must do every­ thing we can to prevent the tragedy of teens taking their lives because they can no longer take the bullying.” The Michigan House passed a bill May 13, requiring every public school to adopt a poli­ cy prohibiting harassment or bullying at school. The bill has not, however, passed the Senate. Granholm first proposed an anti-bul­ lying law in 2006. "For students to learn, they need a safe environment," Granholm continued. "An anti-bullying law ensure that each of the more than 3.700 public schools in Michigan will have an anti-bullying policy.” At the local level. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent R’ch Sattcrlec said that bully­ ing has never been tolerated in Hastings schools and never will be tolerated. "Hastings already has n zero-tolerance pol­ they are in primary or secondary school. At icy for bullying." said Sattcrlce. “However, it least 10 percent of children are bullied regu­ is getting more and more difficult all the time larly. A form of intimidation or domination, bul­ with online social networking. The ease of communication, unfortunately, makes bully­ lying is focused at those perceived to be ing easier, as well. There is also a difference weaker. A method of coercion or force, bully­ between bullying and mutual meanness and ing is used to gam an advantage or establish we see a lot of that, too. We run into a lot of some perceived superiority over another per­ instances where situation's at home spill into son. “It's a public health problem that merits the schools. But, direct bullying has never been tolerated and never will.” attention. People who were bullied as chil Raul Blacken, superintendent for Delton dren are more likely to suffer from depression Kellogg Schools, said the district’s policy and low self-esteem well into adulthood, and regarding bullying and harassment is defined the bullies themselves arc more likely to and gives examples of behaviors that consti­ engage in criminal behavior later in life.’* said tute both. Duane Alexander M.D., of the National ’’In a practical way, we have an acronym Institute of Child Health and Human that we use on our campus called SK2R. Development. Bullied children experience real suffering vvhich stands for Safety. Kindness. Respect and Responsibility." he said. “In our elemen­ that may interfere with their social and emo­ tary. it is a bully-free program school-wide, tional development, as well as school per­ including training for professional and para­ formance. Physical problems and injuries can professional staff, bus drivers, etc. We track result from physical bullying. Emotional, ver­ behaviors and try to distinguish between nor­ bal and online bullying may result in depres­ mal peer conflict and bullying. We educate sion. suicide, drug use and stunted social kids on how to deal with bullies, how not to development. Bullying in childhood also may be a victim and work on getting other kids to affect future professional and personal rela­ be active bystanders and help or get adult tionships. help. Mary Chapman, of lhe Family Resource “We role play with students to teach them Center of Barry County, said. “Adults are the strategics on dealing with bully behaviors. role models for our children and often times They offer groups for friendship, skill devel­ the ‘bully’ and also the 'victim' has learned opment and anger management. This whole this behavior from the adults in their life and program is facilitated by our counselors. Jim the environment in which they live. Bullies Hogoboom at the elementary. Bob Cogswell may bully because they themselves have been at the middle school and Rick Williams at the the victim of bullying. If the aggressive high school with help from all staff. The mid­ behavior is not addressed in the early stages, dle school incorporates lhe elementary con­ there is the danger that it will become habitu­ cepts in an age-appropriate way as docs the al." The signs of being bullied may include high school." Superintendent Gary Rider said becoming withdrawn; showing fear when Thomapple Kellogg Schools have addressed leaving for school: increasing depression; the issue of bullying by putting information decline in school performance; speaking fear­ into schixd guidebooks, especially at the mid­ fully of another child: a noticeable decline in dle and high school levels. TK teachers arc self-esteem; or signs of physical conflicts, trained to work with students, both those such as bruises and scrapes. A bully may view violence as the solution being bullied and those doing the bullying. Tins is especially true at the middle school to a problem; show aggression toward adults level. Rider added that anti-bullying efforts and children; need to dominate others and and policies at TK go beyond what is required control situations; become frustrated easily, or by law. and he welcomes questions and con­ show little sympathy for others. According to experts, children must be taught to express cerns from parents “We take this policy seriously and have themselves in socially acceptable ways, and enforced it. The light on it now will bring sig­ understand the act of bullying is not tolerated nificant awareness to the problem," comMost professionals agree school bullying is mented Rider. very difficult to totally eradicate. However, Bullying has always existed in some form. researchers in Norway and England have Most bullying occurs on playgrounds, in shown that school imervention programs arc lunchrooms, unsupervised hallways and bath- quite successful. The programs tocus on edurooms or on school buses. With the popularity cation and building awareness of bullying. of the Internet, online “cyber-bullying” can encouraging additional teacher and parent occur through e-mail, text messaging, chat supervision, establishment of clear rules and rooms or such sites as Facebook. Use of tech­ clear consequences for bullying and providing nology can launch a remote assault without protection and support systems. Most impor­ any direct interaction with the victim, and tantly. educators agree, a community' must do effortlessly spread gossip to entire communi­ everything possible to combat bullying, in any form, and make schools a safer place to leant. ties. According lo die American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, close to half of all children are bullied al some point while Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, Nov. 18 — So Many Books Book Club discusses Calder Promise by Janet Dailey, 10 to 11 a.m.; Teens Pizza and Pages discusses The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, 3:45 to 5 p.m; Movie Memories remembers Lucille Ball in "Fancy Pants," 5 to 8 p.m. , , Friday, Nov. 19 - preschool story lime about Thanksgiving, 10:30 to HUS am.; Friday Night Magic Card Club. 2:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 20 - Taste ot the Holidays Monday, Nov. 22 — Go Bananas at Your Library. November Reading Club continues Tuesday, Nov. 23 — young chess tutoring class. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.. adult chess club. 6 lo 8 p.m.; Movie Memories remembers Lucille Ball in "Hie Long, Long Trailer." 5 to 8 p.m. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday. Nov. 25. through Saturday, Nov. 27. Call Hastings Public Library for more information at 269-945-4263. Recipe Exchange begins Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 he Hastings B l&olu’ille:. One Stop Shop (BP) (M-43 North) : Tom's Market Speedway Middleville Marketplace Shell fine Lake Party Store Sain’s Gciurjnel Food* Gun li SheB t Little’s Country Store Shell MV Pharmacy Shell Greg’s Get-li-NGo Superette family Farc One Stop Food (BP) (M-37 South) R9S SpCedy Mart (She® . Felpausch Michigan Short Stop Trading Post fainfteldi. Nashville C Store Girls Banfiekl General Store L&CJM Lake-O'Express Clyde’s Sportsman Post Lake-0 Mart Orangeville Fast Stop Shell Xt’*Gi,lSh°p PpnUoc Gokiswoithys P‘lie Dowling (General Store Eye-N-ENT Gas Station (M 37 West) Bradley Fast Sl0P Woodland Express Freeport Milling Wnquin Lake patly Store J'Pt'ess Man Cloverdale General Dewey’s Corner Weick’s Food Town Door Deli Admiral OiwiaeuHfe' ' _____ o P8' Gas Station (W Stale St.) Carl’s Ersenorti L&J's The Store at Southshore £ to �Page 6 — Thursday, November 18. 2010 - The Hastings Bannnr Fundraising evening to benefit Christmas banquet for people affected by cancer The Ran) Count) Cancer Support Group will hold a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday. Nov 20 at the Middle Villa Inn - Lounge in Middleville io benefit (he annual ‘ Cancer Chrisuna* Banquet." which is provided free for anyone affected by cancer in Barn County. Donations of any amount will be accepted at the door. Music will be provided by Ken Yates on acoustic guitar. He will be playing folk, country and popular ballads for listening and dancing. . K. ordcrcd from Meals and/or drink . j.j in (|1C the Middle Villa menu (not mci donation). umduet h held The Cancer CbrN^ |U^ each scar for folks wit < • ones and those who have lost a i one to c‘uuer - ...r efforts to make this -Please join us in our cl ion . hi season a liik brighter lor t ' terrible disease." said a spoke I* Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly ^heducs of Hastings area churches available for your convet GRACE COMMl NT1T CHI RUH 8950 F M-“9 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. 1517) 552 9228 Morning Celebration to «m fcllowship Time before lhe service Nursery. »htldrrn\ ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON ’025 Mito Rtl. PO Bov 408. (corner of Milo Rd. A: S M-43). Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10.30 n m to 11.30 am.. Nuncry and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time b 30 p.m to 7.30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE |7|6 North Broadway. Re* Timm Oyer. Pa»tnr. Sunday Morning Worship 9 45 a m . Sunday Sv boo! 11 a r.i.; Evening Service 6 ptn; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 3l>9 E. Woodlawn. Hustings. Dan Cumc. Sr Paster; Paul O'Nim. Minister of Mu*k*. Josh Maurer. Youth PaUor Sunday Service*; 9.15 a m. Sunday School for all age*, 10.30 a m Worship Senior. 6 pan. Evening Service. Jr. A- Sr. High Groups Wednesday, Family Night 6.30 p.m. Aw ana. Bible Study. Prune and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children's Choir. Sport* Ministries. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. PO. Bos 95. Woodland. Ml 48597 • 367-406I Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.. Sunday tl to 1 V.3O a m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2MI Locej Road. Dowhng. Ml 490.50 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 75S-3O2I church phone Sunday Service: 9.30 a.m.; Sunday School It xitt: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p ci. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terr* Lane. Hastings (or on the comer ol Stan School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: <269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. v^3*J):i>ling*i±u;Qm Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 xm.: wor­ ship service 10 50 a m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service. Wednesdays 7 p.m Youth ministry clubs. /Xdventurers lor pre-schoo! to 4th grade students and Pathfinders lor Sth grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p in. and first and tlurd Wednesday at 6-30 p.m respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10.45 a.in. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Rev. Richard Altinc. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 aan. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3.30-1:15 p.m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH .Nashville Rev. Richard Altine, PaUor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Ma*i Sunday at 9:30 xm VOICE OF REVIVAL A full gospel church. 13028 Banfield Rd . Bonfield, Ml Sunday services 11 a.m Pavtur Kenneth M,G:be 269-945-5706. HASrlMlSHRST ijsrrEi) METHODIST CHURCH ■*09 W. Green Street. Hastings • 49058. Pastor Oon SPa‘:hf.n“"‘ Office Phone (269) 945-9 4. Office hours are M°nd^' Thursday 9 a tn.-3 p m.: Fnday am to noun. Sunday morning worship hours. 9:15 Gmtenqxjary Sen ice. 10.30 a m. Refresh­ ments. 11 a in Traditional Wor­ ship Senice Sunday Schoo! for PreK-2nd and 3td-5lh and Nuncry Cur (infants through age 4) is available during both wor­ ship *en ice*. Share the Light Soup Kitchen sene* a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p m. New Series. 40 Day* of Love beginning October 10th? CHURCH Ol THE LIVING GOD A full g«npcl church. 12-10 State Rd . Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. 269 94S-9740 Sunday School 10 am. Wonhip Sen ice 11 a in Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all age*. Come and worship the Lord with u<! ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd.. 2 mile* south of Gun Lake. Plainwell. Phone 269­ 664-4377. Sunday • 9.45 am Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes. 11 a tn. and 6 p in. Worship; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Word of lafc Clubs Tuesday • 9 am Men's Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday 6;30 p in 4 yrs old through 6th grade Word of Life Clubs; 7 p.m Praver together; 9 pm. Men's Bible Study. COUNTRY CHAPFL UNI FED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hws . Dowling. MI 49050 Phone 269'721-5077 Rev. Kim-berly A Tallent. 9:30 am. Traditional Worship Service; II am. Praise Worship Service: Noun alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group. Wednes day 6:30 p.m . Choir Practice Thursday 7 pm Praise Band IVaclice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pm. Christ's Quilters Friday 6 30 p m . CPRChrist's Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small group*, special cvnts or if you have a prayer requst. call the church office and see postings on WEB site: vvww.eountry chapel. umc.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH ’415 McCann Rd (in Irving! Sunday services each week’ 9:15 a.in. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday ol each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week) The Rector of S* Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http.// travto/andrewmalthia*. We arc pari of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of Nonh America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer u( all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeuni.org. Church Fax .No.' 269-818-0007 Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Belson. Office hours. Tuc’-day, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pin Sunday Morning. 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p in.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShiric Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru Muy), Tues- Thur*, from 9-11:30 um. 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men's Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May) Wednesday 6 pm • Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thm May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am • Women's Bible Study. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 xin. Youth activities, call for information COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand. Hastings; Floyd Hughes. Pastor; Gerald I inney. Music. Sunday Services; 10 a m . Sunday School (all apes); 11 a m. Worship Service; 6 p m Evening Service; 7 p.m. Ihuixby. Bible Study and IV.iyer. Call 269-94K2673 foraddiiion.il infonnatioit. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY . CHURCH Meeting in the community room of Commercial Bank. 629 W. State Street, Hasting*. Ml Pustnr Scott Price. Phone: 269-948 0900 Website: vvww lifegatecc.com. P.O. Bov 273. Hasting*. Ml 49058. Sunday Worship ID am. Wednesday life group 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. SI66 *outh of Assyria Rd.. Nash­ ville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a m.. 6 p in.; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastor* Dav id and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." T*or informa­ tion call 616-731-5194 or -517­ 852-1806. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wc*t. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 46058. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 Nonh M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and tod­ dler (binh through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9;30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children's Junior Church. 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week 630-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group. 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior zXdult Discussion and 11:30 a.m.. lunch at Wendy's. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Christ the King. Nov. 21 Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9.30. High School Youth Group Soup Pick-Up. Men's and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7;00; Women's AlAnon 7.-00. 239 E. Nonh St.. Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. hnpJ7w^w disens erCQCJLQfZ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings, MI 49058. (2W) 945-5463. Rev. I>r. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 a.m Traditional Worship Service; 10 xm. SundaySchool for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service: 6 p.m. Children's Christmas Program Rehearsal; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children's Worship available during both services. Visit us online at w w3idiuidiiiKhhg>jingM)Q: and our web log for sermons at; hllpJ/hiialioiuprcibvtcn.tn bi.^ hpoLtunii. Thursday - 9 a.m Men's Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Lunch Bible Study; 6 p m. NAPS Fall Family Dinner. 6-30 p m. Chancel Choir Practice; 7:30 Cantata Rehearsal. Friday 9 xm Pickleball. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Monday - 5 p in. Pickleball; 7 p.m. Knit Wits 'Dicsduy - 6:J0 pni. Women's Bible Study; 7 pm. Community Thanksgiving Service. Wednes­ day - 5 p.m. Pickleball. litis information on worship sen ier is provided by The I/listings Hanner, the churches and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Flexfab 102 Cook HlUfllNB DOSLEY D'MiiW' 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S, Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 MIDDLEVILLE, . Harland S. "Pete" Blair, age X9. |cl( CnrVeth Village in Middleville. (0 jojn fellow “Anny Buddies" on Veteran’s Day. November 11. 2010. He is now happily dancing with his favorite partner and love of his life, Betty (Alletding) Blair, who preceded him in 2006. Pete is survived by his children. Marlene (Butch) Kimmey of Delton. Patti (Rich) Ashack of Caledonia, Randy (Jill) Blair of Woodland. Denise Blair (Mark Smith) of Grand Rapids. Kent Blair (Michelle) of Clarksville; 15 awesome grandchildren. 15 great grandchildren; niece Jean (John) Walker ol Hastings; and nephew Tom (Lynne) Cavanaugh of Goodleltsville. TN; many cousins, relatives and his special “fam­ ily" of residents and staff at Carveth Village. Middleville. Pete was born on February 16. 1921 in Hopkins, to the late Harry Glen and Nora Pearl (Richardson)Blair. He was preceded tn death by his wife. Belly, father and mother-in-law, Blake and Flossie (Norcutt) Allerding; sister. Marie Cavanaugh; brother-in-law Torn Cavanaugh, and grand niece. Jo.Maureen (Cavanaugh) Fisher. Pete grew up in the Hopkins and Martin area and graduat'd from Allegan High 'School in 1939 jnipleted the Dairy iShort Course at NliiS^an State University and tested dairy coM before serving in the Army from August. 1942 until November. 1945. Pete sened with the 1923rd Quarter Master Truck Company. After World War II. he returned home and quickly fell for Betty, marry ing in June of 1946. Pete and Betty were partners in their dairy operation. Pinhook Farms, in the Lake Odessa area before retiring in 1986. He sened a two year term as president of die Michigan Holstein Association, was a Campbell Township Supervisor and member of the Jackson Mutschlcr VIAV Post (Lake Odessa) and Barry County Holstein Association. After retiring, Pete and Betty wintered in Lakeland, FL where they cheered on the Detroit Tigers during Spring Training. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends, family and relatives. Pete was a smart, practical, hard working and fun guy who was also a loving husband and father. Visitation will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Friday, November 19 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A celebration of Pete's life will take place on Saturday, November 20,2010 at 11 a.m. at Koops followed by a luncheon at the VFW. Interment will be in the Clarksville Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to the JacksonMutschler VFW Post //446I Scholarship Fund in Lake Odessa. Memories an^ mes' sages may be left at www.koopsfc com- HASTINGS. Ml- Harold W. Hummell. age 71, of Hastings, passed away at his resi­ dence on Thursday, November 11.2010. He was bom April 6, 1939. the son of Roland and Blanch (Hansen) Hummell. He attended and graduated from Middleville High School. Harold married Bonnie (Sponable/ Bushee) on June 30, 1984. He was employed by Hooker Freight. Hastings Manufacturing and Davis and Graff in Kalamazoo, where he retired from. Harold's primary occupation was owner/operator truck driver, which he enjoyed very much. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in - Hastings. He enjoyed square dancing and spending time with fami­ ly and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his par­ ents; baby brother; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife. Bonnie J. Hummell; sons. Brian (Tracy) Hummell and Keith (Terry Heath) Bushee; daughters. Barb Pearson. Debra Mathis, and Dianna Culler; six grandchildren and two great grandchil­ dren; siblings, Jon (Delores) Hummell, of Hastings, Robert (Ruth) Hummell, of Ionia, David (Gloria) Hummell of Nashville. Gene (Nancy) Hummell of Hastings. Shirley (Harry) Schultz of Middleville. Patty (Jim) Orr of Middleville. Sandra (/klan) Barrigarof Washi”gton. Mary Jane (Mike) JLester of Wayland; special friends, Vic and Kim Goddard and Sherri Phillips. Visitation will be held, Tuesday. November 30.2010 from 3 until 4:30 p m. with a memo­ rial service immediately following at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Carla Smith will be officiating the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice. 1108 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Arrangements are by lhe Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website lo leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net). MIDDLEVILLE, Ml - Richard R. Cole, age 62. of Middleville went to be with his I»rd on Wednesday. November 10. 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Joseph Cole and Helen Lucille Cole and brother. Frank J. Cole. He is survived by his wife. June; children, Kevin and Julie (Dierksheidc) Cole. Ashley Cole and her fiance Jim Leppcrt; grandson. Adam Richard Cole; brother and sister, Edward Cole and Johanna Ray and many nephews, nieces and dear friends. Richard served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970 and earned his associ­ ates degree from Indiana University in 1981. He was employed by Public Service of Indiana from 1970-1986 and was national sales manager for Hastings Fiberglass Products where he worked for 24 years. He served as teaching leader for Bible study fellowship in Kalamazoo for several years. He enjoyed camping, his 1966 Ford Mustang, and spending lime with family and friends. He was a member of Peace Reformed Church of Middleville where he was a faithful servant and loved by many. His loving wife and children will miss him dear­ lyA celebration of life for Dick will be held Saturday, November 20. 2010 at II a.m. at Peace Reformed Church. 6950 Cherry Valley Rd.. Middleville. Pastor Adam Barr will offi­ ciate. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the MatlhysseKuipcr-DeGraaf Funeral Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St., Friday, November 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Richard’s courageous battle, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Matthyssc-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. I{ay Girrbach Owner/ Dirt dor Girrbach fPuneralJfome 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offenng Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted rZs/7 our n d) site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net KEEP YOUR FRIENDS AND relatives INFORMED on local news and sports Send them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER To order your subscription, call... 269^)45-9^54 �• HASTINGS. MI - Esther May Walton, age 77, of Hastings passed away November 11, 2010 in Hastings. • She was born May 8. 1933 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Alva L. Summerlott and Ruth Estella Nash. She attended Kalamazoo Central High School graduating in 1951. and she graduat­ ed from Western Michigan University with a B. A. in education. She also received her master’s degree in historic architecture in 1981 from Western Michigan University. Esther’s first employment was in her father’s pharmacy in Kalamazoo where she worked as a soda jerk. Esther taught early elementary in both Decatur and Portage in the mid-50s. She worked in historic preservation at Charlton Park Village and Museum from the 1960s onward working to promote the preservation of the Sixberry House, the Upjohn House, and the Village Church, and others. For her efforts, she was awarded numerous certificates of appreciation from the Barry Count} Parks and Recreation Commission from 1977 until 1993. In the 1970s Esther worked for the Michigan Department of Transportation as an historical researcher for highway projects in Coldwater. Battle Creek, and other places. Esther conducted research for the Lincoln Life Museum. Fort Wayne, IN and the SS Valley Camp Museum in Sault Ste. Marie. She helped list several houses and historic buildings on National Register both locally and statewide. Historic research performed for Michigan Mutual Insurance Co. resulted in her winning a Michigan Addy Award from the American Advertising Federation in 1985. Esther served on lhe Hastings City Council from 1984 until 1991 when she was recog­ nized among other things as. “The final authority on matters of historical value and significance,” and she was proud lo be named on a plaque located on lhe Birch fine truck belonging lo the Hastings City Fire Department. For over two decades, she was a columnist for the Hastings Banner, author of From Time to Time. She began in 1984 and con­ tributed weekly articles until 1993 and then again from 2006 until 2009. She celebrated her 50th wedding anniver­ sary with John Walton in 2(X)8; they were married in Kalamazoo’s first Quaker wed- MAPLEWOOD. MN - Mary C. Miller, age 89. of Maplewood. MN and formerly of Hastings, passed away November 10. 2010. She was bom April 24. 1921 in Lansing, lhe daughter of Maurice and Madalene (Martens) Brown. Her parents immigrated to lhe United States from Belgium. Mary attended Lansing Central High Schoo), graduating in 1940. She married Roderick G. Miller Sr. in 1944. Mary and Roderick (Sr) moved lo Hastings in 1960. They'owned and operated Miller’s Pub for five years. Mary worked at Hastings Manufacturing beginning in 1966 and retir­ ing in 1986. For the past nine years Mary has lived in Minnesota with her son Rod. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and the honorary member of the Elks club. Mary was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husband, Roderick G. Miller Sr; son. Michael M Miller; sister, Laura Jones, and brother. Victor Brown She is survived by her son. Roderick G. (Mary Beth) Miller Jr.; grandchildren. Michael Miller, Marti Simmons, Matt Miller. Brooke (Ross) l inlan; and live great-grand­ children . , Memorial services are pending for Jan. 2011 and will be announced at a later date. Celebration of the mass will then be held at St. Rose of Lima. Hastings with internment al Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo a charily of ones choice. Arrangements arc by the Ginbach Funeral Home m Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (pirrbachfuncralliome.net). HASTINGS.M'•sVd,0Jn Baincs, of Hastings. P.;U *Way Tuesday November 16. - ?.nlCn?nrnaPPIe Miuw She was born September 20 ,Q uorHastings, the ^ug*1’1^ ^rgc and Luella (Smith) Slocum‘ attended Hastings Public Schools j - a i953 Hastings High Sciu*”She worked an 20 ycaR Hastings Banner P«“ «n<l Hastings pj1 two years at Grea> i->K Icdcra| s . three years for Cary Co. • and retired July 31. 1998 after working altno^'Z years in the office* the County Seat Lounge. Joan and Robert L. Baines were married October 22, 1954 and were married for 56 years. She loved music, dancing, traveling and motorcycle ridingJoan was preceded in death by her parents;sister; Marguerite But|Cr; sjster.jn. law, Virginia Holt. She is survived by her husband, Robert Baines of Hastings; daughter, Ann (Ronald) Martin of Hastings; son, R. (Lo^ Baines of Wyoming; grandchildren. Stacey. Joseph and Lexr. great grandchildren. Madeline. Nathan and Natalie; brother. Robert (Katie) Slocum of Middleville; sister. Gina (Bernie) Blough of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service will be held al a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 or Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings. MI 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (w ww.girrbachfimeralhomc.net). Menu items for a classic Thanksgiving din­ ner. including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all lhe basic trimmings increased about 1.3 percent in price this year, according lo the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). AFBF’s 25th annual informal price survey of classic items found on lhe Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $43.47, a 56-cent price increase from last year’s average of $42.91. However, this year’s meal is actually $1.14 less than what shoppers paid iwo years ago, when the total was $44.61. And the big ticket item — a 16-pound turkey — is actual­ ly cheaper this year at $17.66. “While this year’s meal remains a bargain, at less than $4.35 per person, America’s farmers are perhaps most proud of the quality and variety of the food they produce for America’s dinner table,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “It is fitting that lhe food we produce from our land is a focal point of our nation’s thankful celebration of its collective bounty.” And at $4.35 person, the traditional Thanksgiving feast is still a better deal than most fast-food value meals, said John Anderson, an AFBF economist. "Plus it’s a wholesome, home-cooked meal," he said. Tile AFBF' survey shopping list includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes. rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk — all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 and provide for leftovers. While a whole turkey is the biggest con­ tributor to lhe final meal total, it is also the food item with the largest price decline com­ pared to last year, said Anderson. “Turkey prices are down some this year, despite the fact that according to agriculture department estimates, turkey production has been slightly lower in 2010 than in 2009 and supplies of turkey in cold storage are below last year’s level." he said. “This suggests that retailers are being fairly aggressive in featuring turkeys in special sales and promotions.” A gallon of whole milk increased in price by 38 cents per gallon, to $3.24. Other items that showed a price increase from last year were: 30-ouncc can of pumpkin pic filling. $2.62, up 17 cents; two nine-inch pic shells. $2.46, up 12 cents; a half pint of whipping Marriah “Mane” Moray Marriage licenses FALLON. NV - Hazelmae Manni Tipton. was bom Jan. 31, 1922 in Grand Rapids to Cornelius and Jennie Manni. She passed away on Oct. 21, 2010 in Reno. NV after a short illness. Hazelmae attended school in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School on June 9, 1939. During her lifetime she was employed in accounting and admin­ istrative positions. While in Fallon she worked al the Fallon Hospital and the Fallon Board of Realtors. Hazelmae was married to Robert Tipton on Feb. 22, 1942 in Michigan. During their life­ times, they lived in Michigan, Tonopah and Fallon, NV. They moved to Fallon in 1949 where they lived for 61 years. Hazelmae and Robert were blessed with one son. Robin Lee Tipton. Hazelmae Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; son, Robin; broth­ ers, Gordon and Edward; and sister. Pauline. Hazelmae was recognized in the Slate of Nevada as a Past Grand Matron of lhe Order of the Eastern Star. She joined Eastern Star in Hastings on April 9. 1940 with her parents performing her initiation. Upon arrival in Fallon, she joined Myrtle Chapter #12 and was recently awarded her 70 year pin and recognized ai the Grand Chapter of Nevada in Las Vegas earlier this month. She has been an active member and held many offices in her home Chapter as well as belonging to the Ruth Chapter in Lovelock for several years. Hazelmae is survived by great niece, Dawne Ball of Grand Rapids; daughter-in­ law, Paula Peach and family, Rose Ryle, Patrick Huson and Marjorie Dunning. Among her adopted family is Sandra Sorani daughter of her heart and Sandra’s family members, Richard, Angela, Teresa and Rick plus six great grandchildren. To all the Sistere and Brothers of Eastern Star who she considered her family, you will I orc ver be in her heart. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at 6 p.ni. at the Fallon Masonic Hall. Following a memorial ceremony, a charitable dinner will be provid­ ed in support of lhe Grand Chapter Endowment Fund, OES. Donations in her honor to the fund may be mailed to Barbara Redmond, Grand Secretary, 1825 Pocono Court, Sparks. NV 89434. Cards may be sent to the family through Sandra Sorani. P.O Box 1030, Lovelock. NV 89419. Arrangements are under lhe direction of The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Highway, Fallon, NV 89406. 7 Cost of classic Thanksgiving dinner up slightly in 2010 ding on July 5. 1958. . , .. IN.her sined on .he Barry County Parks and * • Commission in 1967. served for <>'U < decade, and occasionally a- ch-ur . revived and was a charter mein XT Barry County Historical ’ also a member of ,\AUW. WMU A umn Association, the Mom and Pop s 1IP Club, and Hie Bay View Campus Club in Petoskey. Her hobbies included genealogy, travel, sewing, scrap-booking, tea ing. car ing for her pels, and collecting antiques. She was passionate about local history. She was preceded in death by both parents, many aunts and uncles, and a baby grandson. John Gardner Walton. She is survived by her husband. Dr. John B. Walton of Hastings; daughter. Kun Walton (Darryl Tietz) of Hastings, son, David (Linda) Walton ol Port Huron; daughter. Rum (Gary) Abbott of Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands; daughter. Martha (Fritz) Bowerman of Hastings; and daughter. Mary Walton (Bryan Dipp) of Hastings; her sister, RuthAlva Keyes of California and her broth­ er, Paul (Margaret) Summerlott of Mason; grandchildren. Lander (Frank) Glenn of Three Forks, Montana. Mariah (Ross) VandcnBerg of Grand Rapids, Katheryn (Jim) Settimo St. Clair Shores. Elizabeth Walton of Big Rapids. Alexandra Walton of Marine City; Christopher Abbott of Marquette, Stephen Abbott of Majuro. Sadie Mae (Brad) Kovich of Hastings, Joshua (Christina) Bowerman of Middleville. Tucker Bowerman of Hastings, Bryce Spurgeon of Hastings, and Nikki Jo Spurgeon of Hastings; sicp-gniiiuuuiiuivii. ixnau step-grandchildren, Kristi mv Erb ot ................. Indiana and Matthew Spurgeon of............. Middleville;, great1 . „ ” “ grandchildren. Claira Kovich and’ John ' ' Bowerman; many nieces and nephews; and 36 first cousins. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hastings Public Library Historical Digitization Project to digitize local historical records. Services are to be held Saturday. November 20, 2010 al Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation with family will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and a memorial meet­ ing for worship to celebrate her life will begin at 3 p.m. * Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website lo leave a message or memory to the family, (www.girrbachfuneralhomc.net. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 18 2010 - Calvin Kent Arnold. Battle Creek and Sue Ann Keller, Battle Creek. Travis Lee Schuler. Rochester Hills and Rachel Kaye Howell, Hastings. James Turman Vansickle. Nashville and Brandy Trumaine Braun, Nashville. cream. $1.70. up 15 cents; (hrec pounds of sweet potatoes. $3.19, up 7 cents; a one-pound relish tray of carrots and celery, 77 cents, up 5 cents, and a dozen brown-n-serve rolls, $2 12. up 4 cents. "Some of the Thanksgiving dinner items have rebounded from quite low price levels in 2009," Anderson added. “For example, last year’s milk price was at its lowest level since 2(K)1. Dairy product prices have climbed some in 2010. largely reflecting better con­ sumer demand as the economy has gradually improved this year." A group of miscellaneous items, including coffee and ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (onions, eggs, sugar, flour, evaporat­ ed milk and butter), also increased in price to a combined total of $3.22. Along with lhe turkey, other items that decreased in price this year were pound of green peas. $1.44. down 14 cents; and a Fl­ ounce package of cubed bread sluffing. $2.64. down 1 cent. Another of the traditional Thanksgiving items, fresh cranberries, is unchanged from last year, with a 12-ounce package selling for $2.41. Anderson said that despite retail price increases during the last year or so, American consumers have enjoyed relatively stable food costs over The years, particularly when adjusted for inflation. The 1.3 percent increase in lhe national aver­ age cost reported by Fann Bureau for this year’s classic Thanksgiving dinner tracks closely with the organization’s 2010 quarterly market basket food surveys (available online at http://newsroom.fb.org) and the federal gov­ ernment’s Consumer Price Index (http://data.bls.gov/). Shoppers with an eye for bargains in ail areas of the country should be able to pur­ chase individual menu items at prices compa­ rable to the Farm Bureau survey averages. Another option for busy families without a lot of time to cook is ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meal for up to 10 people, with all the trim­ mings. available at many supermarkets and take-out restaurants for around S50 to $75. Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers were asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promo­ tional coupons or purchase deals, such as spending $50 and receiving a free turkey. More than 112 volunteer shoppers from 34 states, including Michigan, participated in this year’s survey. The AFBF survey was first conducted in 1986. The survey menu has remained unchanged since thaV urhe u» («« an­ ient price comparisons. While Farm Bureau does not make any scientific claims about the data, it is an informal gauge of price trends around the nation. Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads Yeap! You caught the Big One! qHappy HASTINGS. MI - Marrian "Meme" Moray, age 56 of Hastings passed away Sunday, Novemi*r 14, 2010 at her home. She was born May 26. 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James and Harriett (Rubel) Korn. Meme attended and graduated from Madonna High School (Chicago, IL) in 1973. She worked at various jobs while rais­ ing her family- which included; quality inspector. Tuppenvare salesperson, grocery clerk, picture framing and bank teller. Meme married Robert Moray, August 1, 1980 in Midland- She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. Meme was very active in the Barry County Relay for Life and Boy Scouts. She enjoyed quilting and banging out with family and friends. Meme was preceded in death by her par­ ents and sister- Kathy Korn. She is survived by her husband. Robert Moray; sons, Stephen, Michael and James Moray, all Hastings; brothers. Michael (Rose) Kom. Patrick Korn, Dennis Korn; and sister, Barbara Kom, all of Chicago, IL; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation w’H be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorial^ervices will follow visitation at 1 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2010 al Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Don Spachnian and Pastor Kathy Brown will be officiating lhe service. Memorial c°ntribulions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. Rc; Barry County Rela>' ’or Life. 129 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapld5’ 49503 Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Ha* mgs. Please visil 0Uf websjle to leave a naesWe or memory to the family, (www.girr^h’uneralhome.net). 50th Ben Conklin! �P.jpt. fi - Thursday. November IB. 2010 — The Hasl'ng* Bnnnor Middleville’s new village manager signs on In Patricia Johns by Patricia Johns 5AH/ Writt i lhe Nov. 9 Middleville Village Council meeting included introductions, handshakes, hues and applause. Rebecca Fleury was applauded when she signed a contract to serve as the new village manager and finance director for three years from Jan. 3. 2011 to Dec. 31. 2013. I lenrv will receive an initial annual salarv ol SPO.OtX) Following a review within her first ISO davs ot employment. the personnel committee will determine if Fleury has met council's expectations on job performance. H she has, she will receive an increase no less than that provided to other full time village Ilv Elaine Carlock w. Jnc-dav. Nov. 24. at 7 p.m. a ty Thank-ci'ine service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Volte Road. This is spon­ sored In the Lakewood Ministerial Association. . . Flyers are in mast stores lor Christmas Round lhe Town coming next week Friday. Nov. 26 and Saturday. Nov 27. The depot complex vv ill be open tor three days with the genealogy room open all three days to cover lhe hours of Christmas Round the Town and also the traditional last weekend of the month open hours every month except tor December. Canned grxxls w ill be collected Friday lor Marina’s Market. The county genealogy society met Saturday at the Freight House. John and Ann Fahey ot Hubbardston were registrars. President Pam Swiler presided over election of officers Four officers were willing to succeed themselves lor 2O| L Other officers are elected in the oddnumbered years. Roll call ot other societies brought reports of holiday events from Grand Rapids to Portland. The speaker, using a com­ puterized presentation showed members how lo successfully retrieve their digital camera images and put them into usable form. The group she used as a demonstration was the Helmer family of Ronald Center. Ionia County, in pioneer limes to the present. Ann Fahey was joined by Ann Rademnkcr of VtsoUnd in 'Civingtcticshments. In honor ot her birthday. Betty Carey was treated to lunch recently by her brothers Tom. Dick ,md Harry Peacock. Many Gixxlemoot relatives from far and near were at the Koops Chapel Sunday for the visitation to honor the late Helen Robinson. .An annual November event at Central United Methodist Church is apple pie day. Each year, as a fundraising event, the mission trip group lakes orders for three varieties of apple pie and then has a marathon day of mix­ ing pie crust, peeling apples (using cranked peelers), rolling dough, adding sugar flour and cinnamon to the sliced apples, assembling and „ union. employees. S2JXX) annually for Fleury will Xheoltb. dental and opting out ol lhe v She also will optical insurant < I F |icy junng the rvceivca tcrmlib’",s ‘ J u ;1S disability three-year agreement. insurance from the Shv will receive I non at the beginning thtvc in*r>on.il U:iy> *' . calendar ()f paid Vacacalendar year, Jays in cach . for H*J lagcdnes come out ahead boxing. Saturday they made 250 pies. Unusual cargo hits been noted on some recent trains. One day a train headed west vv as composed entirely of flat cars loaded with containers. Some cars had two short contain­ ers. end to end. topped with one larger con­ tainer which equalled the length of the two shorter units below. Others had two containers stacked. The result was a long train, mostly with doubledecker units. Another day. a west­ bound train had containers all marked with the Hyundai name.Were the contents car parts or docs the firm manufacture Hyundai contain­ ers? Who does lhe art work on box cars? Many freight cars have artistic lettering and scrollwork. Is it graffiti or is it decoration? Five United Methodist churches in the Lakewood district will meet with their district superintendents Sunday at 3 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M­ 50. Sometimes two churches have met togeth­ er. but this is a first for so many. The superin­ tendents will be meeting with each church’s pastor and staff committees. This is the annu­ al charge conference for each church. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday forenoon at the Blanchard House in Ionia. Members of the Ionia County Historical Society served a tea al lhe end of lhe meeting which included reports from all member soci­ eties and circulation of a sample brochure for the spring tour. Members attended from Freeport. Lake Odessa' Clarksville and points on the perimeter including Cascade, Alton. Edmore, Portland and others. A few people have taken advantage of the mild weather to string their Christmas lights. The leaves are still falling. The village vacu­ um truck still has lots of leaves to suck up and also lots of brown bags lo put on the truck making the rounds. Most trees have lost all their leaves, but the elderberry bushes still hang onto their green foliage. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will hold its annual turkey dinner Saturday. Nov. 20. This is a public dinner open to all. . .. d rcce»vcd <56 (XX) in s«‘Dry and a benehls heahh lh?w valued ?I received a salary „t u'o.5<>0 and a benefits package v allied at aPpnnim.<tely S2(),(XX). . Cur> pledged at i|ie Nov. 9 meeting.be «n lhe village even before lier lcrm °’lkially Mins m January. “1 am ready. u|ln| heariedly. to serve the eomn1unrty;’,het<4l’\.t,uncil. inc Milage |s nn| rcqUiring Fleur} to immediately move into the village dutf to ulc real estate market, which would make selling her cureem holne nvi ', cou'k*d understands current housing • nt con1dH“.,nv du impact ability to relocate nno ' •S|1^ ’* n°l insist on residency occurtemi nf r” ,he M'ddleville area during the term ol this agreement.” reads the contract. current Barry County commissioner Mike M?d? b Htri>dUced I*" Parker- Parkcr- “ Middlcvdle resident, was chosen in the Nov. 2 election to nil lhc se;ll currently held by Bru"er-"ho did not seek re-election to the county board. “I am looking forward hearing about any new businesses interested in moving into the anai. Parker told the council. ,n ° ♦ Bi°ugh, who has retired from the village s department of public works, was lonored with a resolution praising his more tan years of service to the village. The council also agreed to extend Blough’s med,cj“ c®verage through the end of December when his new coverage will begin. -mi .OIInCd W|11 Md a work session on the 2011 budget Saturday. Nov. 20. at 9. a.m. A public hearing on the budget will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 21. This will be followed by the only regular council meeting for December al 7 p m. that evening. Following some discussion at Tuesday’s meeting, council approved giving the bid on the new lift station to Davis Construction which, al $351,737, was the lowest among seven bids received. Brandon Micnis from Williams and Works Engineering explained that the bids were very close but they were all higher than the original estimates for the new lift station. Williams and Works will be looking at options for reducing the cost. The public works committee will review any changes before final approvil is made. Because the w eather will soon turn much cooler, the proj­ ect will begin as soon as the bond package for this project is approved. Interim Village manager Geoff Moffat reminded the councilor a public hearing on the pro|X»sed medical marijuana ordinance at lhe planning commission^eeting Tuesday, Dec. 7. - Council also appeal sending a resolution Unthu.*Michigan Ic^tare to amend lhe .Michigan Medical ’Mfc^Bana Act which is causing problems for communities, like Middleville. Council member Sue Merrill announced that lhe woodpecker festival committee held its first meeting to plan for this new event in April. She said she will continue to keep the council informed. The next village council meeting will be Tuesday. Nov. 23. at 7 p.m. The old pickup truck by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I came to a sharp fork in lhe deeply rut­ ted road of my life this fall I had to decide it 1 would continue to limp around on Saturdays in my beloved hut inefficient 1987 pickup, or sell it off to some poor soul in more need of it than I. My eight-cylinder American-made pick­ up has a relatively small engine in it, the most petite offered in its day. Still, you can leel the engine torque the body of the truck when you turn it on. Perhaps that’s why it gets only about a dozen miles to the gallon, and that’s at 50 mph with a strong tail wind. If I’m towing anything, or have a heavy load in the truck’s bed, lhe miles per gallon figure crashes to lhe single digits. In short, my fine truck is not what you’d call fuel­ efficient. But a rural geologist needs a truck. It’s part of the image, isn’t it? Still, lately I’ve been strongly templed to sell lhe thing off. The truck costs money in gas and oil. It requires funds to insure. Newstudded snow tires add to the fun. The truck is old enough that it breaks down, some­ times in lhe middle of the road, leading to towing bills and major charges from my mechanic. (I suspect my pickup pays his mortgage, but perhaps it only seems that way lo me.) There’s always lhe dream of a new, more fuel-efficient truck. There are models that actually shut flown some of their cylinders on the highway when they are not needed, helping to boost mileage figures. Or I could switch to a smaller truck entirely, making efficiency gains hand over fist. And. of course, the new truck could be a glaring yel­ low with red flames painted down the sides. What could be better? But perhaps we Americans have learned something in this recession. Maybe rather than allowing mysclCto be seduced by an expensive new truck I’d seldom use. I’m better off sticking with what I already have. My ride isn’t swank. The cab is smelly — a mix of the aroma of wet dog. decaying cush­ ions. and deep-seated mold. The engine runs a touch rough sometimes. I burn just a bit of oil. As I said, lhe gas mileage is low. but I don’t put many miles on it. And I can oper­ ate and fix my truck for far less than lhe price ol lhe annual interest of a top-of-lheline new vehicle, even one without flames painted on the sides. It may be corny to say it. but most ol us citizens of this fine republic have had to reexamine al least some ot our financial pri­ orities in recent years. I know it has felt that way to me. I could, in truth, live without a truck at all. But it’s convenient to have one for tak­ ing loads of yard waste to the dump, for lending to young and strong folks moving from one home to another, lor lowing utili­ ty trailers, and for taking a load of house­ hold goods to the annual church rummage sale. So I’m going lo keep my old truck. It s not always convenient to use, because it does break down. On the other hand. I can think of it as an adventure every time I drive — something no new truck offers its owner. Maybe that’s the kind of out-of-the-box thinking we need to hang on to during this long crawl upward out of the deep recession into which we fell. Here’s my Iasi thought, one meant to remind us of the season and to help us through our financial challenges: Modem trucks are a marvel of engineering and even basic science. And it’s a fundamental truth that, more broadly speaking, there is still a powerhouse of science and engineering research in this large and diverse country. Everything from modem medicine to elec­ tronics to agricultural engineering to research in genetics is rapidly gaining ground. Perhaps with our renewed personal values about what’s really important, and our bedrock national advantages in sciences and engineering, the U.S. will see progress in the coming years in many important respects. May it be so. ■ .... . Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. Follow her online at roc kdoc.wsu.edu and on Twitter QRockDocWSU. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Natural and Resources Sciences at Washington State University. Circle Pines Center City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Citv Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. ’ 1 he purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear com­ ments and make a determination on a rezoning request by ML Woodworking, LLC, owner of 325 South Church Street, to rezone that property from R-2 to A0. The Planning Commission will consider whether other parcels should also be rezoned. 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Parcel Number - 08-55-201-263-00 325 South Church Street CITY OF I LISTINGS LOT 820. Also beiny considered by Planning Commission to be rezoned from R-2 toA-0 Parcel Number - 08-55-201-262-00 127 West Green Street CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 819. Parcel Number -- 08-55-201-261-00 119 West Green Street LOT 818, ORIG. PLAN OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. Parcel Number - 08-55-201-242-00 209 West Green Street CH Y OF HASTINGS LOTS 821, 822, 823, 825. Written comments on the above request will be received at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 5:00 PM on the date of Hie hearing. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The Citv will provide necessary reasonble aids and services upon five days notice to I Listings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay serv­ ices J-800-649-3777. !CL’ Thomas E. Emery' City Clerk Goafs Milk Soapmaking Workshop b HOMESTHATneed roofing”1 ( f A select number of homeowners in Hastings ■ and the surrounding areas win be given the I opportunity to have a lifetime Erie Metal 1 Roofing System installed on their home t at a reasonable cost. 1 | Qualified homeowners wil1 receive at,ractive I pricing and have access to our special low f professio® interest unsecured bank financing. ■An Erie Metal R00f will keeP y°ur home cooler. I f f I An Erie Metal Roofing System will provide \ vAvw.EneMetalRo^nr in the summer and warmer in the winter. 4 your home with unsurPassed “BeautV and 1 Lasting Pro‘ection”' < (inquire TODAY to IF YOUR HOME QUALIFIES! ? 1-877-990-5252 en)all. Basement WM Repair Basement Waterproofing Glass Block Windoivs New Window Wells Raising Sunken Concrete Regarding i ^^OFsotnmvsTMa^ �The Heelings Banner — Thursday. November 18, 20to — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS 4 look down memory lane... by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD Revered historian, former city official dies unexpectedly t*Ou^^e d’P’ fears sink y°ur investment plans . Cnbvitnl'l'’ i.l^IS 'Sn t 'panicub l^c air. Obv ____ . . iur' . ive’da^l*e !° that th, . news-: Vrob^1^*Al t-Ccconomy ls growing ‘ aVoid makjno l ,rnc’ however, you’ll ^.sions basH,adviscd investing d anolh d the mere threat of a sI,dH >^Pyour VXMon' Instead, you’ll want^ ,fl aU CC()n ^erm investment P Thc"^ibi,it>n °f U d«ubleXTCn!S' ? rrtai headlines. Bul d,P recession makes g^ Wc Wh events have been ratv. 1° jon . only one dou­ ble-dip historv. PaM 7? years. However. lb» pnTdicHn 1 MoPP*l gloomy forecasted f *’g a double-dip in 1991 (it didn I । PI n) and in 2O()3 (when it didn’t happen Jpnn . Will wc \ d°*d double-dip reces­ This photo of Esther Walton was taken to coincide with publication of her first his tory column, “From Time to Time" in tho Banner. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For many years this “From Time to Time*’ weekly column was Esther Walton's special space. She took readers on many historical adventures - from the excitement of the first passenger train arriving in Hastings to the intrigue of Yankee Bill Lewis’ wilderness ‘holer along a stage coach trail. Today, the story is about Esther, herself. The final chapter of her life. Esther. 77, died unexpectedly from a brain embolism last Thursday (Nov. 11). a family member said. Visitation with the family is from 1 lo 2:30 p.m. Saturvkty. Nov. 20 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings when.' a “memorial Meeting for Worship to celebrate her life" will begin at 3 p.m. that same day. Well known as an extraordinary Barry County historian, her passion and expertise for sharing and preserving history forged their way beyond the county’s boundaries. Esther w as a professional historic presen ation consultant and wrote more than 90 slate and national nominations to place homes and buildings on historic registers. Her work involved such places as lhe State Theatre in Kalamazoo and the Barry County Courthouse. She once conducted a study for lhe Bloomfield Hills School District on lhe use of their one-mom school for an educational, liv­ ing history’ experience. In Ft. Wayne, Ind., Esther served as an exhibit coordinator for the Lincoln Life Library and Museum and wrote a paper enti­ tled "The Contents and Furnishings of Abraham Lincoln’s Last Springfield Office" She also conducted research for the SS Valley Camp Museum in Sault Ste. Marie. Closer to home, for the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Esther coordinated exhibit information for the "People of the Grand." As a historical researcher for the Michigan Department of Transportation in lhe 1970s. she paved the way for highway projects in Coldwater. Battle Creek and other places. She was devoted to the county’s Historic Charlton Park and Hastings, serving on the Hastings City Council from January 1984 through December 1991. Family members said Esther was recognized, among other things by the city, as "the final authority on matters of historical value and significance,’’ and she was proud to be named on a plaque located on lhe Birch fire truck belonging to the Hastings City Fire Department. Esther Walton Her love of history was interw oven into her achievements, awards, work experience, research endeavors, associations and educa­ tional background. She was fascinated with genealogy, husband John said. "My mother was very energetic," said daughter Kim Walton. "She ran circles around most of her children.” Friend and Michigan historian and author Larry B. Massie called Esther "a wonderful, vibrant, warm-hearted woman." The world is a lesser place because of Esther’s death, he said in a written tribute. "Esther Walton was many things to many people: a loving and caring mother to her children, a supportive and nurturing wife to husband Jack, a .sincere, and loyal friend to anyone lucky enough . to come under her sway, a talented historian and w riter, an inde­ fatigable campaigner for causes ranging from preservation of historic architecture to the survival of her beloved Charlton Park, a hard working student who defied the odds and succeeded, a master cook with a repertoire of gixxl old-fashioned, mouth-watering comfort food (Jack and 1 once devoured an entire pecan pie Esther had baked at one sitting) and an enduring inspiration to many who toiled in lhe same vineyards, including myself,” said Massie, author of 20 best-selling Michigan history books and story teller of true talcs about lhe slate’s past. "I first met Esther more than 30 years ago when she came to the Archives and Regional History Collections at Western Michigan University where I worked. We hit it off right away, sharing a mutual love of old books and local history'. As I worked with Esther our friendship ripened, and I came to know Jack as a friend also. Many is the fine meal and gel together I enjoyed at lhe old brick home on Green Street. I remember it as a warm place that attracted scores of local teenagers who felt at home there and were treated like lhe Walton’s own offspring." he said. "I worked with Esther on some of her wide ranging projects including documenting his­ toric sites and occasionally suggested sources lor her many, many newspaper writings on local history. But most of al) I cherish lhe conversations we had and her sparkling wit deep knowledge, and always ready musical laugh. As long as I live, those facets of Esther will continue as a vital and comforting reali­ ty,” Massie said. Green Street neighbor Diane Hawkins who is assistant director at Hastings Public Library, said "Esther was a longtime neighbor and among the first to welcome us to the neighborhood. We met occasionally at social gatherings. I knew her best from my work at the library. She was always one of the first people I called if we had a question about his­ torical materials given to the library or if we had a question about the county’s or city’s history. She always seemed io have some thing stored away. She was an amazing resource, and we will miss her greatly." Fellow historian and genealogist Gordon Mitchell, of Hickory Comers, met Esther while both were doing research at the Hastings Public Library. "We compared notes and philosophies and became friends,’’ he said. "She allowed me to take her index cards from years of research in lhe Banner and pul them on the computer When she wrote the "From Time to Time" articles, she spent a lot of time doing research. And she always gave credit in print for her sources. She enjoyed history' and made many contributions to conserving the history of Barry County and its residents. Her mem­ ory will live on in the many articles and her index in the Michigan Room of the Hastings See TIME, page 15 JONES sion this nnK . niorrd t0 makc predic­ tions. bul it>ee . *kely that what we’re really exfx’ncnt‘ ®,s a patch” in the economic n*0 reu?d salcs remain weak, consumer hdence is |ow and uncm. ployment rema^s high. But on the positive side, manufacturing activity has been strong, corporate canWs have rebounded to pre­ recession levels and profit margins arc near all-time highs. And yet, nun> westers arc focusing strict­ ly on the negat>ve reports — and they’re act­ ing on their °y moving money from stocks to fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds. During the period from July 2008 through June 2010. investors pu||e<j more than $200 billion out ot stock-based mutual funds and put more than $475 billion into bond funds, according to the Investment Company Institute. Bonds can provide a source of regular ,ncomc and will return your principal when they they mature, mature, providing providing the the issuers issuers don't don’t default. They’re an important part of most investors' portfolios. But if you're joining the crowd and over-concentrating on bonds, you risk losing the following: • Growth opportunities —. According to Ibbolson, a leading investment research organization, stocks have done particularly well following l()-year periods in which lhe stock market hasn’t performed strongly — and the past 10 years were one of lhe worst periods we’ve ever seen for stocks. And right now, many quality stocks arc trading at some of the most attractive values in 15 years, as measured by price-to-eamings ratio, or P/E. • Portfolio balance — Ideally, you want your portfolio to contain a mix of investments — stocks, bonds, international and cash — designed to reflect your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. You’ll need to adjust your investment mix over time lo reflect changes in your life, and regular port­ folio reviews will prompt you to rebalance back to your target mix and determine whether any other changes are needed. But if you’re constantly disrupting your portfolio’s balance by reacting to short-term events, you’ll have a much harder time achieving your objectives. In virtually al) areas of life, balance is essential — and that’s certainly true in regard to your investments. A "double-dip recession" might sound scary, but it may well never come to pass — so don’t let the mere prospect throw- you off your investment strategy. Good investment opportunities tire out there — so dip into them. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Before investing in stocks, you should under Before investing in slocks, you should under­ stand the risks. Stocks arc subject tomarkc lo market risks, including loss ot principal invested. This article was written hy Edward Jones for use hy your local Edw ard Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS----The following prices are from the dose ot business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Aitria Group AT&T CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Dow Chemical Co Exxon Mobil Family Dollar Stores First Financial Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co Inti Bus Machine JCPenney Co Johnson & Johnson Kellogg Co McDonald's Corp Pfizer Inc Sears Holding Spartan Motors TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 24.38 28.24 17.72 62.08 30.56 68 94 47.99 17.16 105.24 16.51 142.24 30.80 63.14 48.94 77.42 16.60 64.89 5.11 13.56 54.25 S1341.30 $25.46 11023.50 1.28B -1.20 -.94 -.38 -.56 •1.25 -1.69 ... -.46 -.28 +.44 -3.90 -1.39 -1.17 — •1.68 -39 -6 73 •32 -.30 -.79 •$49.93 -S1.39 -323.25 +230M LEGAL NOTICES . Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT >qrtrT.'ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS:This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered al sate, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven A Dill and Christine A Dill, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006, and recorded on January 2, 2007 in instrument 1174540, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 22/100 Dollars ($107,412.22). including inter­ est at 7% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 9, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 25 and tho North 1/2 ol Lot 26 ol Country Acres, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Pago 64. Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dato of such sale. Dated: November 11,2010 For more information, please call: PC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington HiHS. Michigan 48334-2525 Pile 034613OFO1 . ■ • NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 6003205a(4) NOTICE Is hereby provided to William Kriekaard Jr., the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter ’Borrower*) regarding lhe property located at: 1622 Cooley Dr, Hastings, Ml 49058-7211. The Borrower has tho right to request a meeting with tho mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by tho Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to mako agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott. P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200, Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 Tho Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website or by calling tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http-J/ www michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with tho agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor within 14 days from November 12. 2010, foreclosure proceedings wilt not be com­ menced until 90 days after November 12. 2010. If the Borrower and lhe agent designated above reach an agreement lo modify tho mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if tho Borrower abides by the terms of tho agroomenL Tho Borrower has tho right to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of tho Stalo Bar ol Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ IN any Information we obtain will be USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 18. 2010 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 X&oy™Pand/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 Filo * 352083F01 NOTICE he Sealed Bids for the construction of the Payne l_ake Drain Project, will be receive in the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 2:00 pm local time, on December 3, 2010. At that time. Bids will be opened and read aloud. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be exa ' ined at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State Stree , Hastings, MI 49058 or at the office of Uv * Engineers, Inc., 14250 Beadle Lake Roao, Suite iso, Battle Creek( Michigan 49014. without charge. The document wt ot available on November 5, 2010. regarding the project should be addres. to Civil Engineers !nc. (269)962-5127. 0673”’8 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.32053(4) NOTICE is hereby provided lo Debby Laroance and Paul Dull, tho borrower* endror morttjagwa (hereinafter ’Borrower'') regarding the property located at: 21B6 Tinkler Tri. Hastings, Ml 49050­ 6117. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authonty lo make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott. PC.. 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 Tho Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting tho Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority at http.// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor wrthin 14 days from November 16. 2010. foreclosure proceedings will not be com­ menced until 90 days after November 16. 2010 If the Borrower and tho agent designated above reach an agreement to modify tho mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foredosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of the Stalo Bar ot Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968­ 0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 18. 2010 For more information, ploaso calk FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Sorvicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 7756 KM File # 352001F01 Barry County RFP for replacement of HVAC system at Barry County Jail Barry County is seeking proposals from qualified con­ tractors to design and install an HVAC solution at lhe Barry County Jail, located at 1212 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Additional information, including a copy of the RFP can be obtained by contacting Captain Bill Johnson at (269) 838-7052. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on December 16, 2010. Schools of Choice DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Delton Kellogg Schools are participating In Schnm of Choice for the 2010-2011 school year Studenk who reside within the Barry ISD or an adioMna Intermediate school district are eligible to accepted. u De Send Written requests to: Choice Superintendent's Office *?®’,o.nK0l|ogg Schools 327 N. Grove Street Delton. Ml 49046 �Pan- . 10 - Thursday n. vnmber 18 ?nin n ., • 1 •* The Hostings Banner notice of borrower s b'°Ss( THIS ARM is a debt collettA1w Sa’° ING TO COLLECT A DEnrAu’?00 ATTtMPTWE OBTAIN WILL RE USED FnnKRMAT,0N POSE. PLEASE rnKTTAn?™AT PUR. "soWyieS?a~ He..... i, A mortgage made by Gordon Mvrl Lynn Hf !rns> husb‘^ und wifo ,nstnnn?n' ’079700. and ossflned b?'^' doeumcnt’pa by^n asSSSS* asHas5«n« a= rocorttc M.|,y AssJgnment, in Barty county darned °n Wh'Ch mort9a9’<? more is 'r>d\t/inn f.o„jan0 Nmo Hundred Twenty-Three m 6”>• 'n**ua!ft9 Interest M''c ronl»™‘' In said monSlatu1a ,n sw* cas® made and pro­ ° ? 05ven ,hat Sfl'd mortgage will -5? 'C °S^J Dy a sa G 01 tho mortgaged premises, • i; some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at tho p'ace ? ah S?9 |h^C!fCu l c°urt wrthin Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 2. 2010. Sit'd premises are situated in Township of Onmg.-vtUe. Barry County. Michigan, nnd are described as That part of tho North 313 5 feet of ^rthA°st L4 of the Southeast 1 '4 of Section 29 Town 2 North Range 10 West, which lies Westerly of the Centerline of Lindsey Road, except­ ing the We: t 48 feet thereof. Subject to an casemo’>: for ingress and egress and utility purposes ove’ the South 66 feet thereof and is also sublet to highway nght of way for l-ndsey Road. Orangeville Townsh’p. Barry County. Michigan Ihi? redemption period snail be 6 months from tho date cl such sate. unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the 'coemption period shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated: October 28 20!0 7or more information, please call; FC H t248) 593-1300 Trott A. Trott PC Attorneys Far Servicer 3 I 440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington H-’Is, Michigan 43334-2525 File #343941701 7r3$CSi4 aaln'^n tX ! NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER. SWIFT, COLUNS & SMITH. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MORT­ GAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a cerfa-n Mortgage made on April 21. 2006. by Charles J. Clancy and Linda K. Clancy, husband and wfe. and Tromas H. Clancy and Kimberly L Ctancy. husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by •cam to MalnSiiuat. Saving** Bank FSB. whose address- Is 629 West State Street, Hastings. M'Ch-gan 49053. ns Mortgagee, and recorded on May 23. 2007. in the office of the Registe' of Deeds for Barry’ County. Michigan, in Instrument Number 1160909. which mortgage was assigned to Commereat Bank, on which Mortgage there is o’a-med to be due and unpa d. as cl the date ol this Notice, tho sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars (5233,145.34); and no suit or proceeding at lav. or in equity having been instituted to recover rhe debt or any pan thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale In said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 9. 2010 at 1.00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that be.ng one of the places for holding Um5 Circuit Court for Barry County, there wiil be offered for sale and sold to the highest b-dder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, tne lands and premis­ es m said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: Lof 7 of Steven‘s Wooded Acres, according lo the recorded Plat thereof, being a part of tho Southwest fractional quarter of Section 30, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Commonly known as: 8834 Chain-O-Lakes Drive. Delton. Michigan Tax parcel number: 03-07-300-C05-00. Pie period within which the above premises rnay be 'c deemed shell expire six (6) months from the dim cf sale, un’ess determined abandoned in accordance with M C L.A. Sec 600.3241a. in wnich case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: October 20. 2010 _..ITU or FOS1ER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. PC COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Pnce of Hastings, Michigan. Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S Washington Square Lansing Ml 46933 1517) 371-3253 77551Z05 Notice O< M‘>rt9;,’Xf°rS.TOH ATTEMPTTHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR A 0N ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN FORM puRWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT P & POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF1ICE A^ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Bal® in rescinded by tho foreclosing mo J1|^jIrnitthat event, your damages, If any« • . ten. cd solely lo the return of tho bldm™”"' dor cd at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been imja the cond tions of a mortgage made by ona,naj and Dianna G. Faso, husband and wJe Jongnal mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage G ouP. £ Mortgagee, dated December 3. 2002 a^^ on January 30. 2003 in instrument 1096570. n Barry county records. Michigan, on which' 9 there is claimed to be due al the date be sum of Nmety-Six Thousand Four Hundred y Four and 41/100 Dollars (S96.434 41). including interest at 6% per onnum. . . Under tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 -00 PM. on December 2. 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beg«nnmg at a point on the North and South 1/4 bne ot Sect-on 13, Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Praineville Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 33 seconds East 1148 07 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Socfion; thence South 88 degrees 36 min­ utes 33 seconds East 891 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 mnutos 32 seconds East parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence Westerly along said North lino to said North and South 1/4 line: thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West along said North and South 1/4 line 178 20 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from lhe data of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated; November 4. 2010 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 ’ Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File #345643F01 ’ rnsrssa Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This sale may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to tho return of tho b.d amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tne cond.tions of a mortgage made by Jennifer Curtis and Jason Curtis, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 6 2007. and recorded on November 8, 2007 in instrument 200711080003982, and assigned by said Mortgagee to First Horizon Homo Loans a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof lhe sum ol Two Hundred Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Six and 64/100 Dollars ($203,826.64). including interest at 8.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe ol the mortgaged premises, or some- part of them, at public vendue. at lhe place of holding the drcuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 9. 2010 Said premises are situated in Township ol Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 12. Whitewater Estates Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Doed recorded in Uber 688. Page 426, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 10. together with rights in gen­ eral common elements and limited common ele­ ments as shown on the Master Deed, and amend­ ments thereto, and as dosenbed in Act 59 of the Pubi c Acts ol 1978, as amended The redemption ponod shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. . Dated: November 11, 2010 For more information, ploase call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File *312407F01 nsMlat B from the ami ggnitfs toot, of KMiORf MaielMMea^ NEW LISTING ’newlistinS j*nnh. 305 S. WMiU m TUK45S - Ix-.u- r.r.-J &:$ r'xrw s-M i/e-l b/yv. oieAx^ 1150 000 i.i.-Jy t-ud. i* ''•'"•Jcyji Id Ew tjc/n wcow'e C’ *rj (/-’•□at cn a? rd or Jtj/ CA’3 * i>wnH»Snj« MARK r-. 269 8)a«JM r A or W* Set ka (M r MITCH POLL AT 1620 Coats Grove Road, HaH ’’5..APGED IN WUR DEBT MAY HAVE BEEN D'SCHA^ |Ca bankruptcy proceeding this p£ cqa Ti°n is not ano should n°tCOllect a STRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TU „ RIGHTS DEBT BUT ONLY NOTICE OF HAS UNDER MICHIGAN LAW. THE BO^nG WITH THE RIGHT TO R£auEST A CONTACT INDEPENDENT BANK AND SHOULD STni B. AT V616-642-6111I TOp^^<AS THE MEETING IF DESIRED THIS। P^TS UNDER AUTHORITY TO MA,<E AGREEML thE BOr. MCL 600.3205b AND MCL G^fS|NG COUN­ ROWER MAY CONTACT A a ie SELOR BY VISITING THE MSHBA qr (wwwJD2bdaJaf0''cflunseling_£C3i^32) |F The CALLING THE WSHDA (1-866-^JG W|TH THE BORROWER REQUESTS A MEET tre PERSON DESIGNATED ABOVE nE PR0. STATUTORY PERIOD, E°nE^ENCED UNTIL CEEDINGS WILL NQ_T NOTICE WAS 90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THATNgbOrROw. MAILED TO THE BORROWER IE .^^0 ABOVF ER AND THE PERSON DESlGNATE^ABOVE H0U’ WE0S T REACH AN AGREEMENT TO MOD M0RyGAGE ROWER'S MORTGAGE LOAN. TH ’ BORROW WILL NOT BE FORECLOSED IFJHE BCWIOW. ER ABIDES BY THE TERMS OF THE AGHEE MENT. THE BORROWER HAS THE J! 6 |(TO CONTACT AN ATTORNEY. THE MICHIGAN STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REPehPAL SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER 'S VMO MB- 0738. Notice Of Mortgage Po’w'S^nEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANV^F. pu„ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOB THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR 0AJ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sa’e rescinded by the foreclosing that event, your damages. If any, J«H* ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin T Keck and Sharon K Keck, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to First Indiana Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated November 21,2005. and record­ ed on December 8. 2005 In instrument 1157374, m Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Mortgage Services. Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty­ Eight and 25/100 Dollars ($146.768 25), including interest at 7.85% per annum Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem'ses, or some part of them, al pubic vendue at the place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 16.2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, //.chigan. and are desenbod as Commcnci”g wncre the highway from Battle Creek to Hastings, crosses the South line of Section 9, Town North, Range 8 West. West 11 rods 6 feel. North 14 rods, East 11 rods 8 feet, South 14 rods to beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redempbon pc nod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 18. 2010 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 43334-2525 File £346919F01 7755MC5 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee tn ,ha’ eventyour damages, if any. shall be limited sotely to the return ol lhe bid amount tendered a! sale, plus Inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Dee Carpenter and Sandra May Carpenter- Husband and Wife, original mortganor(s) to JPMorgan Chase Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated July 6. 2009. and recorded on July 14 2009 in instrument 200907140007307, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan on wb'-ch mortgage there is claimed to be duo at ’the date hereof lhe sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Five ^oA7fK^nJ59h,y'Soven an<f 08/100 Dollars (5207,587.08). including interest at 5,# P°r °nnum Under the power of sale contained m said mort9a0o and the statute In such case made and prob^tor'rtrfA^Jihereby °lven that saW w,!l be foreclosed by a sale of the mortaaged premises. °I J°7!e Part 01 ,hem’ at Public vendue a‘010 placo 1 OOpKn0'0'"' “urt wi,hi" C°Un'y' 1.00 PM, on December 9, 2010 Said premises are situated in Tmvnship of Map!° Grovo. Barry County. Michrgan doser.Oed as. Commencing at tho West 1/4 o?S Action 1. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, MapieVmve Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence qoutn a!on9 ,ho West line of Section t a dl.,„ 900 Feet; thence North 89 Degrees 59 M^n 7« 00 Seconds East 250 Feet, then! tne Pomt of Beginning; thence North 89 59 Minutes 00 Seconds East 236 58 Fem ’ South 320 Feet thence South 89 ' hen^Mi-iutes 00 Seconds West 486 58 Feet tn^9 । line of sa'd Section 1; lhenco N0^C'“'^^sUno ol Section 1, a distance of 220 Fen, he nec Nof'h 89 •> t * fl eil/ a-»i.i htncz?’' k'-'-" •' ■>........... . • • -Utt 003 NEW LISTING LJ cop. THIS NOTICE CONCERNS Sha'Oh Dd lOCAT[ 0 rowciv) regarding proper m, 4905° mi BRENT VANBUREN doned In accordance whh MC^A^^inhoXdot'e •d'X* PO'ioo30 dayS Dated: November 11 20^ THIS isanattemctt^”1' to tobeclose and ANY informal!0£ouect * debt useo FOR that on2K.0BT*,MED W,l-L BE TACT OUR omJF A??2SE' PLEASE CON. IF YOU NUMBER BELOW NOTICE IS HFRrAnvTr E M,LrrARY DUTY. **n made 'n ih* co£i , ?'VE? ,hl! a <klau!l has ('the u 01 a mortgage Kukkowsh 9’’?£,Xe" b* Kirk and Deanna Hastings a mIciJ ° ? Corn™rcial Bank. Succevsora and 2Qan, Bf,nk,n9 Corporation. B"nk. FSB KJ ’° Ma’nStreot Sav.ngs P'oporty b ls bV Hashnw.Mr49?S ° °S "'01B UptOn Rd in fourteen (w dLn9h! r°Ruest n meeting witnthe Cm ±:.°' N°vcmb°r 16. 2010 with (*Aqenr) AqJJKof Mort0ngeo- Angle Musser ments under mCI ’ 3blhorilV° make a9ree' 600.3205” if ^bons G00.3205b and Agent formle^ °Wcr re(lu°sts a moeLng with d iv- after wl0'Uf0 **1 not b°9!n oh’*1 ninety (90) aayj after November io. 2010 * Visiting0^ M?h contact a housmg counselor by ~w.55saa“~« A9,nt "’■1ch an “9'«™nt to h° "“igase toon. tho Mwtoage w.n not be ogr^mtnl ’ nb:acs bY ,n° '«"» o' “>« "9W10 conlacl an attorney nnd may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer refer­ ral service at 1 -800-968-0736. November t6, 2010 By. Commerpai Bank 629 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Z7SSK90 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered ot sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Amon Duane Smith AKA Amon Smith and Michelle Smith. Husbinnd and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Standard Federal Bank, N A., Mortgagee, dated October 18. 2002. and recorded on October 28, 2002 in instrument 1090371. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho dale hereof tho sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine and 34/100 Dollars ($32,639.34), including interest at 7 5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho placo ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on December 2. 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbea as Tho Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 ol tho Southwest 1/4 of tho Southwest 1/4, Except the West Two Rods thereof, All in Section 35. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West. Baltimore Townshp. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case Ore redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Daled: November 4, 2010 For more information, please call. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #349084F01 77551127 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used lor this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number ksted below MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a certain mortgage made by: Charles E. Sheldon .and Stacey L. Sheldon. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic registra­ tion Systems, Inc , as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2004 and recorded February 9. 2004 m Instrument n 1121950 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Weils Fargo Bank. N A., as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 2004 MemH Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2004WMC4, by assignment dated February 4, 2004 and recorded July 6. 201 Oin Instrument # 201007060006386 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($86,895.66) including interest 8% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM'om December 9. 2010'Sa*d pramfses are situated In Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 6 ol Daniel Staley’s Addition to the Village ot Nashville, accord­ ing to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 ot Plats, Page 4, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 403 Philadelphia St, Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expiation of the notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 11/11/2010 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A . as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement daled as of June 1. 2004 Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2004WMC4. Assignee ol Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesbvo & Associates, PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 10-29662 ASAP# 3807345 11/11/2010, 11/18/2010, 11/25/2010, 12XJ2Z2010 WKm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIU­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to tho return ol the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Inter* est. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy K Rhodes and Craig A Rhodes, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), lo Mortgage Electronic Regsslration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 12. 2008. and recorded on September 3. 2008 In instrument 200809030008796. and assigned by said Mortgagee lo BAC Home Loans Servicing. LP. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 78/100 Dollars ($150.588 78), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiil be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the place of holding tno circuit court within Bany County, at 1.00 PM. on December 9, 2010 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Lot 3, Hunters Ridge Estates Subdivision, according to lhe Plat thereof as record­ ed In Lioer 6. Pogo(s) 12 of Plats, Barry County Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Th|s sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rockne Allen Bozo, single man. original mortgagors), to Wells Fargo Bank. N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 22. 2009, and recorded on June 19. 2009 in instrument 200906190006460. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand and 12/100 Dollars ($151,000 12). including Interest at 5.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the drcuit court withm Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 2. 2010. Said promises are situated in Township ol Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. The North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of lhe Northeast 1/4 Also: The South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, except a nght of way for ingress and egress over the North 40 feet of tho South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, all lying in Section 16, Town 1 North Rango 10 West, Praineville Township Barni County. Michigan. ' The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined ab^ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a which case the redemption period shall be 30 from the date of such sale. ^<rys R°The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 11. 2010 For more Information, ploase call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Fite KJ46572F01 IxlthcProfe’ional’!n . EsmtcSHOWftuWhatA Great Tim' JtI«ToBu> —_............. Local 1-269-945*0514 Trott A Troll, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hink. ~ Fannlngton Hills M.chla™ 200 File W4239F01 Qnn 4BJ34 2525 rrciu’i NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND IffTEfTT TO FORECLOSE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made tn the ccnJrt-ons ot a certain mortgage ( lhe Mortgage*) given by Todd Schantz end TrHarry Cappon (‘Borrower) to Commercial Bank. Hastings, a Michigan Banking Corporation, Successors and interest to MalnStrpet Savings Bank. FSB ('Mortgagee"}, which is secured by property commonly known as 3001 E Sager Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Borrower has the right to request a meeting with­ in fourteen (14) days of November 1G. 2010 wrth tho fol'owmg agent of .Mortgagee Angie Musser ("Agent’). Agent has the authority to make agree­ ments under MCL Sections 600 3205b and 600 3205c if Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, lureclocure w.U not beg'n until ninety (90) days after November 16. 2010. Borrower may contact a housing counsel by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www michigan gov'mshda. or by calling lhe Michigan State Housing Development Authority al 1 800-332-4568 If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage wiH not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by tho terms of tho agreement Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact tne State Bar of Michigan lawyer refer­ ral service at 1-800-968-0738. November 16,2010 By: Commercial Bank 629 W Stale Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 rw««a Dated; October 28. 2010 For more information, please ca'IFC D (248) 593-1309 ' Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern IliQhway, Sufe 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-?soc File #344969701 * 434 2525 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 18. 2010 - Page 11 LEGAljOTlCES Notice Of Mam TH’S HRM IS A DFn?eJ^roc,O8urc Sol« [NG T° COLlEC^dI^J'SS^A^MPT- V»E OBTAIN WIU.BE USPrJfcnnX ’^FORMATION PLCASE CONTACT Ol io^r°R THAT PURPOSE. BER BELOW IE YOU ICE AT THE Nuw' DUTY. TOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY ATTN PURCHASERS -n ed by tho foreclosing5a 0 may bo roscinddamages. if any shall hT?3 K ,n ,hat event. your oltheb:d.imoun,“““'o’*»*-oh,m MORTGAGE SAI e n/ !*• plus ,n’™sl the conditions Of n au,t has boen made in Cumtniford. unmarried i fnado by Katnna JPMorgan Chas^ Bank nT J™nqa9°r(S)' to October 2G 200G N \ Mort9a900. dated 2006 in insininwm nw™'*' onnNownbc' ’• records Mu-kia. ’’<2236. in Barry county to Chas'o Home Fina^n cnC? by •“*’ Mor’9a0“° mortgage there is e%^C.as. asS'9noe' onwh:ch hereof the sum n d ?. b° du0 at ,he dnte Thousand Ono m J °no HlJndred Ninety-Five ।S195 ns 14? hundred Fifteen and 14/100 Dollars annum b ,nc!ud:n9 Merest at 6.625% per flaqe^nd thn^e.f *** COn,alned in 5aid morted nm r? V atU!o ,n such caSG made and providk OfCby given that Mid "^age w*« bo Danfyth Sa’° °f mOrt9a9ed Poises, or S 1 em’ al pub!ic vcndue. at the place of no.d.ng the c-rcu.t court within Barry County, at 1.00 "M. on December 9, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee 5Pr,n95< Barry County. Michigan, and aro described , ;.Lc No- 5- Mastenbrooks Subdivision, according to the recorded p’at thereof. Also that part of said Lot b of Mastcnbrook's Subdivision described asBeginning al a point on the West line of said Lol 6 distant North 00 degrees 23 minutes 12 seconds East 29.66 feet from the Southwest comer of said Lot 6 (Southeast comer of Lot 5) said point being the intersection of said West line and the Northerly nghl of way line of Chief Noonday Road; thence North 00 degrees 23 mmoles 12 seconds East a'ong said West Imo. 255.27 feel to an iron stake near the shore of Payne Lake, thence South 02 degrees 36 minutes 32 seconds East 206.75 feet to an iron stake, thence South 12 degrees 52 minutes 24 seconds West 49.97 feet to the po:nt of beginning. Includ ng lands lying between the above described parcel and tho waters of Payne Lake, as limited by the original plat­ ted lot lines extended to the water’s edge. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 11. 2010 For more information, please call; FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For So<vicor 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 2C0 Farm’ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Fite *347454F01 arx?” SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN M. STRIMBACK. A SINGLE MAN. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (’MERS*). solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2008, and recorded on September 29, 2008, in Document No. 20030929-0009597, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK, NA. as assigned.Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($150,585.99), including interest at 6.000% per annum. . Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock, on December 2, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and ate described as. PARCEL B BEGINNING AT A POINT OF THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS WEST, 852.50 FEET, FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 4. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST. 247 50 FEET ALONG SAID EAST-WEST 1 I 4 LINE THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 990.00 FEET PARAL­ LEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST, 440.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST. 192 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST. 660.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS ^O PUBLIC UTILITIES 66 FEET IN WIDTH. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS' BEGINNING ATA POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRIGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNW MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES ^MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST. 819.50 FEET FROM WE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SEC­ MN THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES CO SECONDS WEST. 660.00 FEET PARAL­ LELwH: EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE END OF SAID CENTERLINE. Th r Hnrnction period shall bo 12 months from „ cnS"S^ xniorz. deierminod abanttw dale ol such 600 3241a. in ScaooTo Xpvon penod shall be 30 days from mo dale of "j®Dated October 29. 2010 U.S. BANK. NA Mortgagee/*55^™*4 n pr Schnerdcrmarr * 23938 Research Dovr-somte 300 Farm:ng!on Hil.s, M 77551230 Notice Of !A0^o’'lEc’on.8“» NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has btw made. .n and cond-tions 0! a cortam 'mortgage nu^e £ Rebecca L Gingrich, a single _ SLOraNational Homo funding. Inc . ;iJGnnc*/.'' , a D lion. Mortgagee, dated tne 29th day of June.^U . 1998. and recorded m the Office of * o( Deeds for the County of Barry and ‘„0(X) Michigan, on lhe 14th day ol January. A D as Instrument 1040214. which after mesne assign­ ments. said mortgage was ‘ AmenHomo Mortgage Corporation a Mie .g poration, by assignment Jat0d ,dc . Ly o( January. A.D . 2005. and recorded oni the 4th day o January. 2005 as Instrument 1139602. Ba ry C°WIHEREASd tho amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date d1flhis 'S., sum of Sevenly-tnreo thousand five hundred mty eight and 68'100 dollars ($73,558 68) for prindpa and interest and, _ , . . irt WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover tho doo secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, ano default having been made whereby the power or sate contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. । NOW THEREFORE, by v.rtue of the power 01 sate contained In said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of tho State of Michigan in such case mado and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 6TH day of JANUARY. —2011. at 1:00 o’clock m tho afternoon, local time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to lhe highest bidder at the east door of the Circuit Courthouse in lhe City ol Hastings, County of Barry, and State of Michigan (that be.ng lhe place of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in sa>d mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said, on said mortgage with tho interest thereon at seven and one halt percent (7.5%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including tho attorney tee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by tho understood, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows: Property situated m tho Village -of Freeport, County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, to wit: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5 of tho Village of Freeport, according to the recorded p’at thereof, as recorded in Lber 1 of Plats, Page 22 Commonly known as. 190 Oak Street. Freeport. Ml Parcel No 08-040-105-001-00 The redemption period shall be ()6 months from the date cl such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance With MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL G00.324la(c). whichever is later. Dated November 18. 2010. AMERIHOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION, assignee of mortgage. CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for AmenHome Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St.. Amt. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 7755147^ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Penny R. Rider and Jack E. Rider Sr., Wife and Husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 12. 2006 and recorded May 25. 2006 in Instrument Number 1165148, Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage is now held by Federal National Mortgage Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three and 53/100 Dollars ($65,823.53) including interest at 7.03% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 2, 2010. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 29 ol Aw’ Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, accord­ ing to lhe recorded plat in Liber 1 of Plats. Pago 18 Barry County Records. Parcel 2: Also convoying the South 1/2 of the parcel of land described as: Commencing at tho Southwest comer ol Lot 28 of AW. Phillip's Addition to tho Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat in Liber 1 of Plats Page 18. Barry County Records, for a place of beginning; thence South to the Northwest comer of Lot 29 of said AW. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville; thence East 132 feet to tho Northeast corner of said Lol 29; thence North to lhe Southeast corner of the aforesaid Lot 28; thcnco West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress as recorded in Uber 487 on Page 626. Also convoying an easement for purno^es of ingress and egress over the North 1/2 of that parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 28 of A.W. PhiJIio's Addition to tho Village of Nashville for a place ofPbeginning- thonce South to the Northwest corner of Lol 29 ni said AW. Philhp's Addition to lhe V.llago ° Nashville; thence East 132 fool to tho Northoa* corner o said Lot 29; thence North to the Southeast corner of tho aforesaid Lot 28; thenco West 13? tn/, to the place of beginning. Said easement boinn recorded in Uber 487. Page 629. Said easement being subject to an casement held bv D-S Clements and Joanno Clements for parking a mom vehicle on the East 28 feel thereof. And pared :2 above having a reservation of an easement forn ur poses of parking a motor vehicle on tho East 28?™ thereof reserved to the owner of Lot 29 of said A w Phillip's Addition lo tho Village of Nashville Thn redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho dim of such sate, unless determined abandoned n accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from thn duto Ot such solo. TO ALL PURCHASERS Thu foreclosing mortgagee can resand tho sate tn that event, your damages, if any. are limited soloiv to thn return of tho bid amount tendered at sale plus intr r est If you are a tenant in the property, ptea5e tact our office as you may have Urrtam nnhts Dated: November 4, 2010 Orlans Associates PC Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Trok mi 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No 650 OGO^ ASAP* FNMA3798190 11/04/2010 11/!i/?nin 11/18/2010. 11/25/2010 • Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE TARY DUTY eRS: This, MILITARY DUTY. MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASE -at, m ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo od by tho y3 snail 5,1'*• Ihai over.t, rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ ed colcly to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. dered nt sale, plus Interest. ''"mortgage SAl-C te, becn |r MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Drew A. the centMtons o' an, »y Norma tho conditions of a mortgage rrndo by Nate Fisk, Gilbert, Sr A Single Man and Jolene Woudstra A Sullivan, a smgte * t© original morigagor(s), to ICNB Mortgage Company. Single Woman, original mortgagor(s). lo Mortgage Mortgage Electronic Jend„f?s[‘Systems. inc., LLC, Mortgagee, dated Apn< 25. 2006. and record­ Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee nominee for lend<(y, * ^ssors and'or ed on May 4, 2006 »n instrument 1164070. and lor lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns. assigns. Mortgage^9°^' ’7. 2007. modified by agreement dated November 30, 2009. Mortgagee, daled April 20. 2006, and recorded on recorded on Octo^ ^007 In insUurnent and recorded on February 2. 2010 in instrument Apn[ 25, 2006 in instrument 11G3555, In Barry 20071029-0003536 by county records. Michigan, and assigned by said 201002020000966. in Barry county records. Mortgagee to 0AC^nl<l(J u s Serving, l.p. 05 Mortgagee to U.S Bank National Association, as Michigan on which mortgage there is cla-med to be assignee as docy*cMlchigy ajS-gnmcnt. in trustee on beh ill of tho ho'ders of tho Credit duo at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Barry county due at ?!Ch ^gan© Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp Forty-One Thousand Eight Hundred E ghty and there is claimed to d a’ date hereof the CSMC Trust 200G-CF3. CS Mortgage Pass­ 76'100 Dollars ($141,880 76), metedmg interest at Gum ol Ono Hundred Thousand Six Through Certificates. Sones 2006-CF3 as 3 875% per annum. Hundred Twenty^' 2V100 S* assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ due at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred (S122,624.21), teeter at 775:;- per gage and tho statute in such case mado and proThree Thousand Nino Hundred Seven and 9G/100 v.dcd, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will annum. , , Dollars ($103,907 96), including interest at 7 27% Under the powe’ of s* nod in said mort­ bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, per annum gage and tho s,atu‘bXw?i^Jf‘de and Pro­ or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Under lhe power of sate contained in said mort ­ vided. notice is herebyorjr <Uhat sad mortgage will of holding the circuit court within Barr/ County, at gage and the statute in such case made and pro’^^Qed pU^s b0 foreclosed by a 1.00 PM. on December 16. 2010. vidod, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will or some part of them, at J ^vendue, at the place Said premises are situated in Charter Township be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, of holding the ^cud^11*^ n Barry County, at of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and aro or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place 1 00 PM. on Decembc. 9. 2010 described as: Lot 22, Smiths Lakeview Center, ol hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 16. 2010. according to tho recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Said premises 'n Township of Carlton, Barry County- k c 9»n. and are described Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Plats, Page 50, Barry County Records Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are described The redemption penod shall be 6 months from as. Parcel B’ as: A Parcel ol Land in tho Northeast 1/4 of Section That part of lhe Southeast 1/4 ol Section 4. Town the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ 11. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as. 4 North. Range 8 V/eJ. t-a.Lon Townshp. Barrv doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Beginning at a point on the North line of said which caso lhe redemption period shall bo 30 days County. Michigan. . Commencing al Section 11, dislant South 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 from lhe date ot such sate. the Southeast corner o- sad Soci:on Whence North seconds East. 959 75 feel from lhe North 1/4 corner Dated: November 18, 2010 88 degrees 59 minutes ob seconds West 440.00 of said Section 11; thence continuing South 89 For more information, please call. feet along the South line of sad Southeast 1/4 to degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds 295.07 feet along FC F (248) 593-1313 lhe point of beginning: thence North 83 decrees the North line of said Section 11; thence South 00 Trott & Trott, P.C. West 569 00 feet along the South line; thence North degrees 32 minutes 44 seconds East, 295 00 feet; Attorneys For Servicer 00 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds East 327.00 thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 39 seconds 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 sec­ West 295 07 feet; thence North 00 degrees 32 min­ Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 utes 44 seconds West, 295.00 feet to tne said North onds East 519.00 feet; thenco North 00 degrees 20 Fite #333694F01 Mnioi9 line and the place of beginning minutes 40 seconds East 78.00 feet; thence South Subject to an easement of variable width for pub­ 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East 50.00 feet; lic highway purposes for Bivens Road. thenco South 00 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds The redemption period shall be G months from West 405.00 feet to the pom! of beginning Subject tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE to as a driveway easement for the property lying doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ directly to tho East, described as the East 46 feet of which case the redemption period shall be 30 days lect a debt Any Information obtained will be the South 90 feet of the above descr.bed Parcel B from lhe date ot such sate. used for this purpose. If you are in the The redemption period shaHbe 12 months from Dated November 18. 2010 Military, please contact our office at the num­ lhe date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ For more information, please call: ber listed below. doned in accordance wdh MCLA 600 3241a. in FC J (248) 593-1311 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boen made in Trott & Trott, P.C. which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Attorneys For Servicer from the date of such sale Travis Bender and Michelle Bender, husband and 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Dated: November 11. 2010 wife to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 For more information, please cal. dated March 22. 2004 and recorded Apnl 5, 2004 in otmoi3 File *150039F02 FC X (248) 593-1302 Instrument # 1124728 Barry County Records, Trott & Trott. P C Michigan and assigned through mesne assign­ Attorneys For Servicer ments to. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, 31440 Northwestern Highwa/. Suit© 200 as Trustee in trust for the benefit ot the Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Farmington Hills, MiChgan 48334-2525 Certiticateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Fite *346470F01 Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed Pass­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Through Certificates. Series 2004-R4 by assign­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ment ot mortgage dated October 22,2010 and subPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE •wjquenUy recorded in Barry County Record*, NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ • • • y * Michigan, on which mortgage there is c'a>rfled to be Notice Of Mortgage foreclosure Sale . TARY DUTY. due at tho date hereof the sum of Five Hundred ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescind­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Nino Thousand One Hundred Tv.onty-Ono Dollars ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION and Twenty-Five Cents ($509,121.25) inc/uding your damages, if any, shall be limited solely lo the WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ interest 7.25% per annum. return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter ­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ est THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in MILITARY DUTY. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will tho conditions ol a mortgage made by Carl S. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Zurhorst. a marned man, original mortgagor(s), to or somo part of them, at public venduo. Circuit rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 2. that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ April 30, 2003. and recorded on May 2. 2003 in 2010 ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ instrument 1103289, and assigned by said Said promises aro situated in Township of dered at sale, plus interest. Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in Corporation as assignee as documented by an described as: the conditions ol a mortgage made by Victor assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on That part of tho East one hall of tho Southwest Goodrich, An Unmarried Man, original which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the one quarter of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration date hereof tho sum of Ninety-Nme Thousand Eight West, described as commencing at the center of Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender's Hundred Thirty-Seven and 62/100 Dollars said Section 19; thenco South 2137.68 feet along successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated ($99,837.62). including interest at 6.5% per annum. the North and South one quarter lino of said Section February 10, 2004, and recorded on February 23, Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ to tho Southerly lino of a private road; thenco South gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ 2004 in instrument 1122583. and assigned by said 38 degrees 51 minutes West along the Southerly vided, notice is hereby given that sa'd mortgage will Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA) line of said road lo tho South hne of said Section 19; bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, as assignee as documented by an assignment, in thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 149.50 or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage loot for the place of beginning; thence North 38 of holding the circuit court wjthin Barry County, at there is claimed to W duo at the date hereof the degrees 51 minutes East 80 feet; thenco South 51 1.00 PM. on December 9, 2010 degrees 8 minutes East 120 feet more or less to the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Said premises are situated in Township of shore of Fino Lako, thenco Southwesterly along the Ninety-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($172,094.15), Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are shore of said Fino Lako to a point South 51 degrees including interest at 2-675% per annum. described as: The South 6 rods of the North 64 rods 8 minutes East from the place of beginning; thence Under the power d sate contained in said mort­ of the East one-hall of the Northwest one-quarter of North 51 degrees 8 minutes West to the place of gage and the statute »n such case made and pro­ Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West beginning. Except Commencing at the U.S. vided, notice is heresy given that said mortgage will EXCEPT; Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Meander Post on the South line of Section 19. Town be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thenco 1 North, Rango 8 West, at its Intersection with the or somo part of them, at public venduo, at the place South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East West shores ol Fine Lake; thence North 40 degrees of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at along the North and South 1/4 lino ol said Section East 136 leet, thence North 50 degrees Wes! 52 1:00 PM. on Decemter 2, 2010. 17 T distance 0! 957.00 feet; thence North 90 feet to tho truo place of beginning; thence South 40 Said premises afe situated in Township of degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with degrees West 7 feet; thence North 50 degrees Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are tho North line of said Soct’onJ7 a. d's°! West 46 feel; thenco North 40 degrees East 7 feet; described as: The East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of 372 50 feet to the true place of beginning, and run thenco South 50 degrees East 46 feet to the place ning u JSco South 01 deo-eus >12 mjnutes .48 Section 11, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, except 10 ol beginning. Also commencing at lhe center of said acres in the North*est corner thereof, also except onds East parallel with said North and South 1/4 Section 19; thence South 2085.07 feet along tho commencing 378 teet West of the intersection of line 25 00 feet- thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes North and South ono quarter line of said Section 19. W seconds West parallel with said North Section Lacey and Schreiner Roads, thence South 250 feet, to the Northerly lino of a private road; thence South ?no S 00 ’eel; thonco North 01 degrees.12 mmthence West 300 t°et. thence North 250 feet, 38 degrees 51 minutes West 486 42 feet along th© Northerly Imo of said road for tne placo ol begin­ thence East to the P,aco of beginning, also except­ deTreeVoO^nutes'o^ ning. thonce South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 80 ing from tho above described description; A parcel feet, thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West of property located 'n East 1/2 of tho Northeast 121.11 feot, thence North 39 degrees 13 minutes V4 of Section H- Town 1 North, Rango 8 West, 10° west jhoncu south 4® East 80 feet, thenco South 51 degrees 8 minutes described as commencing 300 feet South of tho East 120.49 feel to lhe place ol beginning. Together intersection of Laco? and Schreinor Roads, thence 17 a Xoe Ol 957.00 loot: thonco with an casement for road purposes described as. West 378 feel, tnef-ce North 50 lent, thenco West Sa no minutes 00 seconds West parcommencing at the center of S/07 feet along the 300 feet, thence South 542 foot, thonce East 678 the No “l™o ol saw Section 17 a dis­ North and South one quarter line of said section for feet, thence North 462 feet to tho place of begin­ a 0 „ n?562 5 °oet to tho two placo ol beginning the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 ning. Also except Part of tho East 1/2 ot the „„ no thenco North 01 degrees t2 minutes minutes West 742.70 feot along tho Northerly line of Northeast 1/4 of Sect'on 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 I? Snorts3West parallel with said North and South a private road to the North line ol West Beach West, described as: Commencing at tho East 1/4 46 North 90 degrees 00 m;naccording to the recorded plat thereof ; thonce North 1/4lindC?J' ds Wcst parallel with said North corner of said Section, thenco North 660 feot along 89 degrees 48 minutes 30 seconds East 42 49 feet the East lino to th® P°,nt of beginning, thonco West 0°„Sto7 5 <eet ™re or less, to tho West along the North line of said plat; thence North 38 SeC 11 2 eLm 1/2 of tne Northwest 1/4 of said 695 feot at right angles |0 said East line, thence degrees 51 minutes East along tho Southerly lino ot North 626.77 feet parallel to said East Imo, thonco T.nn 7 monco Southerly a’ong said West hno sard pwato road to the North and South ono quarEast 695 feot r»9ht angles, thenco South 626 77 r 27 f^l thenoe South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sa,d one '» feet along said E®5* *'n° to tho point of beginning. 6 27 Fast 757 5 feet to the place of beginning seconds Eas bu 6 mon!hs (rofn Also except: Commencing at tho Northeast corner sinless determ.ned abanof Section 11. then®0 West 378 Joel, thence South th0 d< !n w’th MCLA 600.3241a. in 300 feet, thenco East 37g thonce North 300 foot to tho place o* ginning. wh7h case lhe redemption penod shall bo 30 days Tho redemption Period shall bo 12 months from tne date of such sateQ tho date of such sate, unjoss determined aban­ natod-November 11. 4uiu shall be 30 days from tho date of such Ste 0^^ For more’nformation-P^se call doned In acco?danC0 with MCLA 600 3241a, in tho expiration of tho notice reouirtn k ^?°n which case tho redernp»lon p0n0d stu|| be 30 FC S (248) 593-1304 600 324111(c), whichever is Xr ’ by MCL from the date of such sale. Trott & Trott. PC Dated. 11/04/2010 Dated. October 26. 2010 XnH'9’«av. sutto200 Deutsche Bank National Trust Co™ por more informal!01', ptenso W||Trustee in’ trusl |Of LC. pany’ as EC H (248) 593*i3CX) h Certilicateholders tor Am«r benn ll tho Fife *034871F03 Trott & Trott. pC , Secunties Trust 2004-04 As'^n’ bMon9age Attorneys For SofV'<ter MoX^"65 2OO4'R4 Pa“’ 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Earmington H’HS- M10f':gan 40334-2525 E'te fr344l08F0l 8H soum bnTsZ4ioo““,es'Pc THIS FIRM IS A °A debt. Any ING TO f'<3LL.vii L OS OSEO Fqo ^?P^ATlON WE OBTAIN WWNTACToun °? THAT POSE PI-EASE CO’ v0U Are °FF'CE AT THE NUMBER BE! OW I' c IN ACTIVE Mn L cr~n&rn “3531 wes* sho'° J^X ®.^'’48334-2525 Rochester Hills, Mi 40307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 10-29967 T7551768 �Page 12 - Thursday. November 18. 2010 - The Hastings Banner legal notices STATE of MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2010 Meeting called to order al 7.-00 AU board mem­ bers present Approved m nutos from October 5. 2010 meet­ ing Treasurer^ report received and put on We. Correspondence received Fire report read and put on We. Approved Cole Wagcnshultz as a probationary fee lighter Approved Ctara WiUma into tho fire department caoc: program. Commir.jitorwr’s Report received. Library report tcoaived Public Comment received Approved paying of tho bills. Approved mofon to adjourn. Respectfully submitted. Jennifer Goy. Clerk Attested to by 067.11 r $3 Thomas Rook. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE 1N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael B. Sheldon and Stacy J. Sheldon, husband and wife. original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2003. and recorded on September 17. 2003 in instrument 1113521, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sevonty-Four and 32/100 Dollars ($134,374.32). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the cir­ cuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 2. 2010. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 38. Loehr's Landing No 1. according to tne recorded plat thereof as recorded \n Uber 4o1 Plats. Page 44. Rutland township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 4. 2010 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trot!. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Fife #345767F01 77551252 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE • USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made BnTy G. Cribley and Lona J. Cribley. Cribley, by Billy ind Wife, original mortq; w , to Husband and mortoagor(s), Bank. National Association. JPMorgan Chase Bank, Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from tho Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver lor lhe Savinas Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 US.C § 1821(d) via affidavit. Mortgagee. dMed January 7, 2008, and recorded on February 4. 2008 in instrument 20080204­ 0001029, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Forty-Three and 96/100 Dollars ($118,043.96), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tne statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at nublic vendue, at tne place ol holding tho cir­ cuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 2, 2010. Said premises aro situated in City of Hastings. Berry County, Michioan. and are as: Thu North 1/2 of Lol 5 and the North V? Wes! 1/2 Lo! 1ol Block.15 n' Eastern Addition to lhe City of Hastings, forJneriy village, according to the recorded plat ‘"rhe'ledemption penod shall be 6 months , 1 date of such sale, unless determined n£ned°n accordance with MCLA iTMla in which case the redemption penod shall be 3° da*s f,om lhe da'° °'SUCh Fvipd November 4 2010 For more information, please call. ^^248)593-1300 Troll & Troll , File Z»346019E01 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Mcod!;90 November 1^W1 . Rogu'ar meeting °P*nP 7 guests ROLL CALL Sroambcrsandjy tr<?a5ur(?rs Motions approved minutes reports for flS presented. Moron approved F, DMcmbor moetMotion approved to cnang Ing to 12-6-2010. , £nowpiow bid Monon approved 1. Bra*no c|oan.up 13nd Motion approved Sundow on Hickory Rd chock register for Motion approved bii>s a November 2010 Ad/oumed @ 8 23 p m Respectfully, Debra J Kmght Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler oorjMjr Barry Township Supervisor zSSrszss attn PURCHASERS: This sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Speck and Amv Soeck Husband and Wife, original mortw JPMo^an Chaso Bank. N.A.. Nfertoaneo dated March 26.2008. and recorded on S 3 2008 in instrument 20080403-0003674. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment. In Barry county records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Nine and 27/100 Dol'ars ($235,199.27). includ.ng interest al 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or somo part ol them, at public vendue, at Iho piaco of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM?on December 2, 2010. Said premises aro situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Beginning al a point on the South line of Section 12. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1320 00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 12; thenco North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 340 51 feet along said South Imo; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds East 1328 29 feet; thenco South 89 degrees 50 minutes 26 seconds East 670 38 feet along the North line ol the South 1/2 of lhe Southwest 1/4 of Mid Section 12. thence South 00 degrees 02 min­ utes 59 seconds West 666.42 feet; thenco North 90 degrees 00 minutes CO seconds West 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West 660.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such salo. Dated: November 4, 2010 For more information, please call: FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File ?297518F03 77551247 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Iho cond.tions ol a mortgage made by LESLIE J POLLYEA AKA LESLIE POLLYEA and ANGELEANA V. SMITH AKA ANGELENA SMITH. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc fMERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 10. 2007. and recorded on January 2. 2008. in Document No' 20080102-0000064. and assigned by said mort­ gagee to FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB. as assigned.Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of Three Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Slxty-Nme Dollars and Sixty-Thrco Cents ($309,669 63), including Interest at 6.500% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, M.chigan. at 01.00 PM o’clock, on December 16, 2010 Said premises aro located in Barry County, Michigan and aro described as. COMMENCING AT A POINT 1160.2 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 153 FEET. THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST, 120 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 44 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST. 60 FEET. THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST TO THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE LINE OF SAID LONG LAKE IN A WESTERLY. DIRECTION TO A POINT WHICH BEARS DUE NORTH 46 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST APPROXIMATELY 175 FEET TO SAID PLACE OF BEGINNING Tho redemption period thall bo 6 months from the date o! such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: November 11. 2010 FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB Mortgagee'Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23930 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hdiv, Ml 48335 probate court GOUfrry OF BARRY TO CRED,TORS Decedenl-ft Estate rPR-ENO. 10-DE Estate of RONAlo qroTT LANGKAMP. Dato of birth-10-27-1958 C notice TO ALL CREDITORST0 CREDITORS; Tho decodent. ^A^Dr.SC0TI Langkamp. wh0 ilved at 665 GR0VE Road, Hastings. Michigan died 9-20-2010. Creditors of th© decedent no,i,ied that all claims against the e$|alo wijj be barred unless pre­ sented to ALIDA P HOLES, named personal repre­ sentative or proposes oersonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the dale ol publication of this notice Dato: 9-29-10 ’,C TIMOTHY L. TRQMp p4<571 501 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, MI4905R (269) 948-9400 ALIDA P. HOLES 625 COATS GROVE ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 4905B (269)948-8457 06731149 fl FORECLOSURE NOTICE iniB firm |a a dobt co||octor attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will Hmt,USCd.,Or ,hls Purposc- lf you nre ln ,ho Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed belov/. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the cond-t'ons of a certain mortgage mado by Timothy Wolfgang, A Single Man to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 27. 2006 and recorded August 7, 2006 in Instrument # 1168258 Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned through mesno assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE1 by assignment of mortgage dated October 21, 2010 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of Ono Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($140,142.45) includ­ ing interest 9.59% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w ill be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 2. 2010 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as. Lots 5 2nd 8 of Block 13 of Parrotts Addition to the Villagecf Woodland according to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in Libor 1 of Plats on Pago 36 Commonly known »13(1 Florence St, Woodland Ml 48897 Tho redemption pespd shall be 6 months from SUS’Kjhdetecmlpat.ahanponeo ih accordance w yc(_ 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the cate of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600 324la(c). whichever is late’. Dated 11/04/2010 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates. P.C 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 77551240 Our File No: 10-31026 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of’the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defa-4 has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Steven J Skula and Cheri A Skula. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Mortgagee, dated March 25. 2009. and recorded on April 10, 2009 in instrument 200904100003945, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage. lnc- as assignee as documented by an assignmentin BarTy county records, M*chigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at lhe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Nme Thousand Nine Hundred Nineteen and 16/100 Dollars 9J 6), includln9,;±O??,55%P®'<>nnurn A H Under tho power of sale conned in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and provtded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mtf939ed Pfomises’ or some part of them, al publ-c at tho place 1 rv»°PM 9 th° circu,t court within Bar,y County’ 01 °n December 2, 2010. .. , Said premises are situated *n Township of Castleton, Barry County M-ch'D®01 Qnd af0 W0Mn?MiaS: Boginnin0 at a on tho Hast and Wo J 1/4 Imo ol Section 32 W»3North’ rca"9° 7 w°st d'stant south 89 deo/nne 37 m nules 52 sec­ onds West G37.10 feet from Eas* I'4 c°rnef °f SOid section, thence south 89 denies 37 minutes 52 seconds west 230 00 said V4 line: thence North 00 denreec n^’^es 3Q seconds Otos 52 seconds East oqn . thence South 00 doned m accordantW??5 , a 600.3241a. in Oafod^ctobe9'^9 FCC^248?5^o7^ Trott & Trott, Pc Attorneys pOr o. Filo S3-14I53F0, 9il'’ •‘8334 7755<fc!o5 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Stefania Bell and Christine L. Kady, the borrowers and/or mort­ gagors (hereinafter ’Borrower*) regarding lhe prop­ erty known as 205 MAPLE STREET. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 that the mortgage Is in default Tho Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. (’Designated Agent*). 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300. Farmington Hills. Michigan 48335, 248-539­ 7400 (Tot), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: dosignatedag0nlQs5pclegal.com. Stofanio Boil and Christmo L. Kady also has/have the right to contact the Michigan Stalo Housing Development Authority ( MSHDA") at its website www.mlchlgan.gov/ mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrowor(s) requests a meeting, no fore­ closure proceeding will be commenced until tho expiration of 90 days from lhe dato Notice was mailed to the Bonowcr(s) pursuant lo Section 3205(a) of HB 4454. Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify tho mortgage, the mortgage will not bo foreclosed 1! tho Borrowor(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrowof(s) have lhe right to contact an attorney or tho Stale Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel) Pub Dato: November 18. 2010 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Htlls, Michigan 48335 77551433 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boen made in the condil ons of a mortgage made by Daniel R Hicks and Shelly M Hicks, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage. Inc successor by merg­ er with CltiFinancial Mortgage Company. Irtc.. Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2005 and record­ ed November 22. 2005 In Instrument Number 1156653. Barry County Records, Michigan. There la claimed to be due al tne date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine and 30/100 Dollars ($184.499 30) including interest at 9.45% per annum. Under tho power of safe contained in sa d mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on DECEMBER 2. 2010. Said premises aro located in the Township of Hope, Barty County, Michigan, and aro described as- Lots 91. 92. 110, 111, and 112 of Lako wood Estates according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Libet 4 of Plats on Page 19 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dato of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, aro limited solety to lhe return of tho bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 28, 2010 Orfans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Filo No 241 8922 ASAP# 3788259 10/28/2010. 11/04/2010, 11/11/2010, 11/18/2010 rrueme Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles R. Palasek and Mandi L. Palasek. Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 25. 2003, and record­ ed on December 3, 2003 in instrument 1118606. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Homo Loans Servicing, L P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Fivo and 34/100 Dollars ($74,945 34), including interest at 3.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said modgage and.the stafuto rnqdo and provi(fcd,1'noti’coTs1iereby given that said rportgage wiri bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo. at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on December 2. 2010. Said premises aro situated In Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as Lot 10 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 1. to the Village of Middleville, According to tho Plat thereof as Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. Dated: November 4. 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington HiUs, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #335365F01 77J31.TJ7 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may ba rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Dykstra and Melissa Dykstra aka Melissa A Dykstra, hus­ band and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated March 1, 2006. and recorded on March 22. 2006 in instrument 1161582. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Homo Loans Servicing. L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eight and 12/100 Dollars (S87.608.12), including interest at 6 875% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sa!o ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 2, 2010. Said premises aro situated in Charter Township of Rutland Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 35 of Fairview Estates No. 2. according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of plats. Page 8. Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 28. 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #242524F02 r*w«? FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mado in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mado by Victor N. Braendle and Debra L Braendlo, husband and wile of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated the 9th day ol June, A.D. 2005. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for tho County of Barry and Stale ol Michigan, on tho 16th day of June, A.D. 2005, in Instrument No. 1148161 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to MorEquity. Inc., thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. al tho dato of this notice, for principal of $124.849 80 (ono hundred twonty-four thousand eight hundred forty-nmo and 80/100) plus accrued Interest at 7.290% (seven point two nine zero) per­ cent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ol lhe power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to tne statuo of tho State of Michigan In such caso mado and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 9th day of December, A.D., 2010, at 1:00 00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of Iho prem­ ises described In said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises aro described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situato in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit Situated in Iho City 0! Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2. Block 13. DANIEL STRIKER'S ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. Commonly known as 624 North Boltwood PPN- 08-55-095-090-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from tho date of such sale, unless determined.aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which caso tho redumption period shall be 30 cays from the date ol such sale. Dated: November 11, 2010 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO., L P.A By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, Ml 48084 WWRtf 10043902 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale plus Inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Scott Nootho. and Marlolle Cousins, husband and wifo original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Mortgagee, dated May 17. 2005. and recorded on May 27. 2005 in instrument 1147220. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Thu Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Ol New York As Trustee For Tho Certificateholders Cwalt, Inc Alternative Loan Trust 2°05-30CB Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2005-30CB as assignee as documented by an assignment, rn Barry county records. Mschiqan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Six TwenJY’FlvG and 18/100 Dollars (S79.6..5 18), including Interest at 6 25% nor annum. * H Unbor the power of sole contarnob in said mort­ gage and the statute m such caso mado and pro3i',on ma! sa:d mortgaged,>1 be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises ol hT "'Yk0' ,hCm' pubBc TOndu“- <>• the pS ? m S?9 Ih® c,rcu" cou'f "'“w Barry County at 1.00 PM, on December 9. 2010. 7 01 Said premises are situated in Townshlo of Johnstown, Barry County, M.chigan and ° described as- Beginnmg At A Point On Tt^ Ea-t Lmo Of Section 6. Town 1 North Rancie 8 Wa , Distant North 632 Feet From Tho Southeast C^rnJr Of Section 6: Thonce West 231 Fpp* a» c u Angles; Thenco North 220 Feet Thencw p! U the d“s^s^.°tXss "’°nlhs in aeC0K,anra win MCLAt6O032.lu3n’ which case the redemption period shall bp an h 'n from the dato of such sale. b 30 days Dated: November 11, 20to FCX724XO»P^SC“"' Trott & Trott PC Fo' Son'IC«' Fite »34n76F0i MTh'93n ‘,0M4.2525 �This firm ,.FORECLOSURE NOTICE lect a collector attempting to colusr»H » ’ Any ,nforrnatlon obtained will be Ml’da^D?L‘^apUrpoSO If you are In the r. pieaso contact our office at tho numMnnTr'A/s bcr listed below. lhe con <» SALE w has bcen ma<,e in Daro#» H ?nr’ 1 certain mortgage mado by: and vu-f 'dpP<ttt l1nd Melanie Tuppctt. Husband o ’o First Franklin Financial Corporation. Ann dat(?d August 13. 2004 and roco'dcd 2004 ,n ,nshument 1*1132560 Barry y “ccoi'rts, Michigan Said mortgage was *’S gned to; We:ls Fargo Bank, N A, as Trustee for ’•‘/st Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-FFH3. by ^signment dated July 15, 2010 and recorded July *-4, 2010 in Instrument A 201007230006881 on wh'Ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight rnousand Ono Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Two Cents ($158,143 02) including Interest 3 625% per annum. Under tne power of salo contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute In such caso made and proy*ded. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, al public vondue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on December 2, . P^Brtiiscs are situated in Village of Middlevilie, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16 of Hunters Ridge Estates, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats. Page 12. Barry County Records Commonly known as 142 Hunters Trail Ct.. Middleville Ml. 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period Shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration ol lhe notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later Dated- 11/04/2010 Wells Fargo Bank. N.A. as Trustee for First Frnnkbn Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-FFH3. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hilts, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fi'e No. 10-31075 7755 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limited solely to the return of the b;d amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Price, and Dewey Price Jr, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , as nonvnee for lender and lender's successors and'or assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 2,2006, and recorded on May 8. 2006 in instrument 1164273. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing. L.P., fka Countrywide Homo Loans Servicing. L.P. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 27/100 Dollars (Si 16.498.27). including interest at 6.625% per annum . . . , Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tne statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 9. 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 5 and 6 of SAGGIO S PINE LAKE PARK according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, page 79 of Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 11, 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #329262F02 Notice Of Mortgage Fo^’oTe^CAnEMPTTHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTORQ mAT(0N ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY’ INFU p(jR. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR J* aT thE POSE. PLEASE CONTACT 0L,R ^ACTIVE MILI­ NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AU' TARY DUTY. , be rescindATTN PURCHASERS. This sale may ov<jnl od by tho loredoslng mortgagee(0 tbo your damages, if any. shall bo plus Inter­ return ol the bld amount tendered at sate. P«u ^MORTGAGE SALE - H'^a A- the conditions of a mortgage m aftd Jackson and Norman Jackso . • Cjly Husband, original mortqagor(s). ‘ . Au9uSl Mortgage Services Co, Mortgage . 2 jn 15. 2002. and recorded on August 23. 4uv instrument 1086112. and _Q co. as Mortgagee to Nat.cnal City M0JW* nt, In assignee as documented by 0 lt^mortgage Barry county records. Michigan on whW there is claimed to be due> at the date^ Th|rty. sum of Eighty-Nino Thousand Six including Eight and 53/100 Dollars ($89,638 53). mciu y interest at 6 625% per annum. Under the power of sale oontainod gage and lhe statute in such case m-dfl। a P vid9od. nobcc is hereby g-von that be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premi^ or some part of them, at public vendue^atthe plaw of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County. 1 00 PM. on December 9. 2010. Said premises nre situated In Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan and described as: Lots 249 and 250 of AFGon-Q^n Lake Resort Properties. Un.t No, 2 aooord-ng toJho Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 2 of Pla%. Pa9® of Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such salo. unless determimKf aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. which case the redemption period shall be 30 aay-> from the dato of such sale. Dated: November 11, 2010 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 7735U10 File #335647F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Daniel Rminger and Michelle Rminger. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 21. 2005, and recorded on April 27. 2005 in instrument 1145525, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing. L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof Iho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Seven and 09/100 Dollars ($125,447.09), including interest at 6°l> per annum. Under the poWeforsaie contained In said mortgage and the statute in such caso mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa’o of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vondue, ot the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on December 2. 2010. Sad premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Reppert Acres, according to tho record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 26 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: October 28, 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #295850F03 77550*37 THIS FIRM is a ? a0D£0T aNyT|m? ArrEVpY IMG* TO COLLEGE Af USED Fqr\OrMat1oT‘ WE OBTAIN qFf ^AT P(JR POSE- PLEASE CU Are 1/ ATYwr NUMBER BELO^rTgAGE SalE . I’VE Milk TARY DUTY. of a h been made h me by Doroid ChnstoP j| Bank man. 10 UX^',V003^r^a?Pol? Mortgagee, datedW n| Number v t*orded 09 2003 in Inslf _i,uisn. Sn*d „ ”*-575 11County Records. by a^^go'e. $ held by Ci'-Mortgogo. da* claimed to bo duo a N:fW Hu™ ??> Bum of Eighty-Fivo Thousa 538,03) E^ E and 3/100 Dollars (^ thQ lnt W 5,875-.. per annum- » Powef 01 « al ulnod to sold rnortg^cd .^tut0 ln such case made and P^ for^^oby ££ that so’d mortgageor ed by a the mortgaged pre* B Pan of !he public ^ndue a M.ch^^.°^ly CircuH Co^S?H,ni6 20^' 5aid pto^ses ? P m- on m.nod abandoned fcnee Mth 600.3241a. in wh,ch redemption pofiod shall be 30 days from l^ d £of such sale. To all PURCHASERS: mQfigagQQ rescind lhe sale. In t - your damages if any, are limited so’cV ‘"^return of thTbid amount tendered at s* • JOfest if you aro Q tenant in the property. Pour office as you may have certain ng • Dated: November 18 2010 Orlans Ass ooatej. • Ahomeys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml ^5041 248-502-1400 Ale No. 671.0912 ASAP, FNMA3814^ 11/18/2010. II^S^IO- 12/0272010. 12/09/2010 notice of mortgage foreclosure sale Banner - Thursday, November 18, 2010 - Pago 13 The Hastings I NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale BARRY COUNTY It THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNotice is hereby given that lhe Barry County ’NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public WE OBTAIN WILL DE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE hearing for the following; NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ Case Number V-5-2010 • Ted A Eleanor Vonk, TARY DUTY. Location - 11773 Fair Lake Dr., in Section 11 of ATTN PURCHASERS; This sate may be rescind­ Barry Twp. » ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that ovont. Purpose: Requesting a variance to construct a your dam.iges, i! any. shall bo limited solely to tho detached garage that will be 2 5 fl from tho side return of the bid amount tendofod nt sate, plus Inter­ yard (ths required minimum is 7.5-tt), and 13-ft from est the road right of way (the required setback is 20-tt); MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in in tho RL zoning district. the conditions of a mortgage made by Ann R Smith, Meeting Date: December 14th, 2010. Time: original mortgagor(s). to First Place Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 10. 2007, and recorded 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room. Courts & Law Building on January 24. 2007 In instrument 1175538. and at 206 West Court Sireot. Hastings, Ml. assigned by mesne nGS'gnments to BAC Homo Loans Servicing, L P. as assignee as documented Silo Inspection of the above described properby an assignment, in Barry county records, ty(les) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Michigan, on wh'ch mortgage thero Is claimed to be Appeals members before tho hearing due at the dato hereof Iho sum of Ninety-Four Interested persons desiring to present their views Thousand Two Hundred Five and 77/100 Dollars upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will bo ($94,205.77), including Interest at 6.375% per given tho opportunity to be heard at the above men­ annum. tioned time and place Any written response may be Under tho power ot sate contained in said mort­ mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 1269) gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ 946*4820. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Tho variance application^) is/are available for bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, public inspection at tho Barry County Planning or some part of them, at public vondue. at tho place Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 49058 during the hours of Bam to 5pm (closed 1:00 PM. on December 9, 2010. between 12pm to 1pm) Monday-Friday. Please cal; Said premises are situated In City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Lot tho Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 lor further 3, Block 3 R.J. Giant's Seconds Addition to Iho City Information. of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ as recorded in Libor 1 of plats, page 16 iliary aids and services, such as signers for the Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ als being considered at tho meeting, to individuals doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In with disabihbes at the meeting/hoaring upon ten which caso tho redemption period shall bo 30 days ’ (10) days notice to the County ol Barry. Individuals from tho dale of such salo. With disabii.lics requiring auxiliary aids or services Dated: November 11. 2010 should contact Iho County of Barry by writing or For more information, ploase call: calling the following: FC X (248) 593-1302 Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West Trott & Trott. P.C. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Attorneys For Servicer Pamela Jarvis. Barry County Clerk 77551472 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #200399F02 wtm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale The Mortgage described Wow is in d6fauH; Mortgage (the "Mortgagej made by Frances L. Faverman. Survivor of nerse.f and her deceased spouse, Gerald A. Faverman, an unmarried woman, as Mortgagor, to U riled Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporaton. with its address at 900 East Pans Avenue. SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated March 5, 2003 and recorded on March 12. 2003, Instrument No.: 1099339. Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $100,631.42 al the limo of this Notice Tho Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover Iho debt secured by lhe Mortgage, or any part of tho Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that cn December 16. 2010, at 1:00 p m., local time, or any adeemed dato there­ after, tho Mortgage wiil be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bdder. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, (which is tho building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). Tho Mortgagee will apply tho salo proceeds to tho debt secured by tho Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount duo at tho rate of 5.00% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to pro­ tect its interest in tho property. ' Tho property to bo sa’T“* 15 alT of tn at real estate situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: LOT 91 OF SUNRISE SHORES NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 98. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Tax Identification Number: 08-16-220-091-00 Tho redemption period shall bo ono year from the date of salo pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(12), unless deemed abandoned and then thirty (30) days pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(11). November 2, 2010 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado In tho conditions ol a mortgage mado by Mark G. Pennock and Leigh E. Pennock, husband and wile, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, daled November 26. 2002, and record­ ed on December 2, 2002 in Instrument 1092770, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Midfirst Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred FortyFour and 21/100 Dollars ($91,444.21). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under tho power ot sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo ot tho mortgaged prem'eos, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 2, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 1 of Samuel Roush s Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 23. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. Dated: October 28, 2010 For more information, piease call. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer • 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #344833F01 UTXTil FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by; Briarf Lebeck and Kate Lebeck, Husband and V/ifo to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, daled July 14 2004 and recorded July 28. 2004 m Instrument » 1131505 Barry County Records. Michigan and assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Amenquest Mortgage Securites Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-IA1 by assignment of mortgage dated September 29, 2010 and subsequently recorded in Barrv County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed lo be duo at the date hereof me sum of Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Stxty-One Cents ($70,318 61) including interest 5 95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ S notice IS hereby given that sa.d mortgage wtll ^c.o^byasa.o.^rtg^^. Court Wrry County at 1 00PM on December 2. ^Sald premises oro situated in Wage ol Delton. A2KSV2rSJiRE N0TICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, PC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY tuFatR^AII0N 0BTA1NED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has ^rIr?adn,n co^toons of a certain mortgage made by Rone Santiago and Stephanie Sanhaoo (husband and wife) to Mortgage Elect conic R^L5pennii^yStQm5, ,nc as nomlnee for M&l Bank FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 11 2006 and recorded on December 19, 2006, as Document Number: 1174045. Barry County Record? M?d mortgagO was assigned to Bank of America Nahona! Assooation as Successor by Merner ?o LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the remstored holders of Bear Steains Asm Backed Securities I Trust 2007-HE4 Asset.RnrtS! Certificates, Series 2007- HE4 bv an A^nr^*.6^ Mortgage wh!ch has been submitted^ Vsar^ County Register of Deeds, on which m§nnan7 there is claimed to bo duo a! the date hereo? tHn sum of Ono Hundred Elqhly-Ono Thounnri ei? nujidmd Ninety-Nine and 80/100 ($181 699 including Interest at tho rate of 6 12000% annum Under the power of sale contained in mortgage and the Salute in such^^"^ provided, nonce is hereby given that saw d WHI bo foreclosed by a soVofTCXXm ises. or some part of thdm. al public venue at th« place of hold ng the Circuit Court in S County, whore the premises to bo sold orsonw St wni^asxS^ Plan f?oa7 C°U/nty Subd?vi?on De^5'^;»;^T4rI33p,a,,he'eo,a5 with an undivided mtereSM^^Xn’SjWter of sa« Condominium as Srt formTsad m!^S "Xm^U Deed, and any Amendments thAmtn /j-lor Amended by Amendment Recorded^ Uber fifin’ Pago 442 and as described in Act nt ih?f Acts ot Ml of 1978, as AmendecI Commit J406’10 as: 15136 Brooklodge Road Tho redX,?lknown shal! be 6.00 mon& from lhe S ^uch^ unless determined abandoned in accnrr?? MCL 600.3241a. In whrch oStt?? *2" poirod shall be 30 days from the date OfSh C“?n or 15 days after statutory notice whiehJu5?^ T*1®Dated: November 18. 2010 R.tndTs “"T Assoaates. PC. Attorneys for Bank of it & National Association as Successor bv ’tuS. onca' LaSalio Bank National Assocation a-- V,0 tho registered holders of Bear <5taJrn^° ,Or Backed Securities I Trust 2007-HF4 Certificates. Series 2007- HE4 43252 v£DlJCked Avenue, Suao 180 Bloomfield Hilts Ml 335-0200 Case No. 10OM oilM-i^Mt83810075 tt/18/2010 11/25/2010' 12/09/2010 ' ’/'D//2010, as 148 LOW St. Delton Mt the date of J;uc£ * MCL 6003241 or MCL doned in acxordarkxi v fodofnption penod 600 3241a. in which c< - Qf upon shall be 30 days from by MCL tho expiration of J ". . 600 3241 a(c), whtehove -> ‘ ‘ Dated: 10/28/20J0M_nonal Trust Company as Deutsche Bank r^?nMoftgage Securities Inc. Trustee for Amendcertificates. Senes Asset-Backed Pass-inr^ j 2004-IA1 Assignee of & Assoaates, PC. Attorneys: l00 811 South Blvd Su«® 7 Rochester H.HS. Ml 46307 (248) 644-5123 Our File No 10 -0510 77>yrxXi NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Brenton Wallis, tho borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter '‘Borrower") regarding the proper­ ty located at: U05? W M 179 Hwy, Middleville, Ml 49333-8433. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mort­ gage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agree­ ments under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website or by calling ’ho Michigan Sta’0 Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the a9ent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 12, 2010, foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 12« 2010. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach ah agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be fore­ closed If the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right lo contact an attorney. The telephone number of tho State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800)968-0738t THIS FIRM Is A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date; November18- 2010 For more information, pioase ca||. FC X (248) 593-13°2 Trott & Trott, P-cAttorneys For Server and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 File it 352016F01 oer.uoc/ Notice Of Mortgage Forccto’^re Sale FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR A ITEMPT* ING TO CPU.EOT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASECONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by tho foreclosing ‘n that event your damages, If any, shall be limit ed solely to tho return of the b|d amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in or 9003 and recorded on Marcn 1**. « 26’. nni 1099451 in Barry county records, instrument 1099451, • x js daimod t0 Michigan, on which ™d9a®hol surn ol Ninety-Six duo at the daua h0“J Ninety-Seven and 09/100 Xs oS?. mc.ud.ng mteres. « 6% per Tnder the ^1 gogo a"dI Iho . 1M1 said mortgage will I.OOPM.onOeOHnbe^.ZO^^ o( Said county. Michigan, and are Middleville. £ f(jet o( Lot 4. Block 16 described as. N ^ng to the recorded plat of Keelers Add tic> . 1 Qf p|ut5 pag<) 12 ond thereof as reco^ al lh(J Northeast corner described a^nC°^ock 16 of Keelers addition lo of Lot Number 4 accord.ng t0 the recorded the vi'Ugo west 6 rods;thence South 60 plat thereof. lbl nc . menc0 Eas, 6 rods; thonce feeKrecorded GO ^mning. thornapplo North 60 lect to MlChigan. township. B«f^ srui| p0 6 months from Tno ,ed0/ urh Sa un,ess <toternvned abanth0 date 0Wlth MCLA 600.3241a. in doned ,n a<^ ,edemplion period shall be 30 days PC F (246) 593^1313 T,oHn^°For Servicer Attorneys ror p Hiflhway. Suite 200 SB/-— 77550643 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mado by Gordon N. Alierding an unmarried man, onginal mortgagor(s), lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2003, and recorded on June 27, 2003 in instrument 1107357, In Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($100,434 67), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, al 1:OO PM, on December 2.2010. Sate premises are sktualed in Township ot Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: All that certain parcel ot land situated in tho County of Barry. State of Michigan, being known and designated as commencing 1320 feef East of the Northwest comer of Section 9. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, for tho point of beginning; thence East 330 feet; thence South 660 feet; thence West 330 feet, thenco hence North to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shall bo 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated November 4, 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Fite #349460F01 775snie Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael J. Speck, a single man, onginal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nominee for lender and tender's successor* and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2006, and recorded on January 25. 2006 in instrument 1159334, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 59/100 Dollars ($90,319.59), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ ved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale o! the mortgaged premises of some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court w.thin Barrv Countv -,t 1:00 PM, on December 16, 2010. Said premises are situated’ m Townshio of C°Un,V- M,chi0an' dosenbed as. Commoncmfl at a point 18 rods 7 1/2 test East from tno Southwest corner ot Section 8 Town 2 Nonn Rango 10 West. thenco^X M ods: thonco East 16 rods; thenco South M rod^ thonco West 16 rods to the place ol booinnmo Tho redemption period shall bo 6 monthP r the date of such sale, unless delerSJ k ' doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241'1“°' wh.ch caso the redemption oeriori chan » ^a‘ ,r* from the date of such Lie. Sh b° 30 da*s Dated. November 18. 2010 For more information. p;ease caU. FC D (248) 593-1309 ’ ■Doti & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hinhwau e, . Farmington Hil!c Mtri, y’ 200 File »347952F0i Ch'91n 483^'2525 77551435 �Pag* 14 - Thursday. November 18. 2010 - The Hastings Banner Model A Ford Foundation chooses Gilmore as its museum site This artist’s rendering ofthe proposed Model A Ford Museum is based on plans provided to dealers by Ford Motor Company t trough its May 1929 publication, Ford Dealer and Service Field. (Photos courtesy of MAFFI.org) George Tynan, president of the Model A Ford Foundation (seated, from left), and Michael Spezia, director of the Gilmore Car Museum, share a congratulatory hand­ shake while Garth Shreading (standing), president of Model A Ford Club of America, and Hugh Smith, president of Model A Restorers Club, look on. Over 50 representatives of various national and regional Model A Ford clubs were on hand at the Gilmore Car Museum Nov. 4 for the official announcement of the creation of the Model A Ford Museum. Groundbreaking for lhe all-new Model A' Ford Museum, proposed us a 12,000-squarcfoot re-creation of a vintage Ford dealership, is slated to take place next summer. When completed, it will become the largest public museum dedicated to the Model A Ford in existence The driving force behind the new museum has been the nonprofit Model A Ford Foundation Inc. (MAFFI). established in 1987 to preserve Model A Fords and related memorabilia, encourage research and educate present and future generations on its legacy. The organization has successfully united the tens of thousands of Model A enthusiasts who are members of various chibs in support of the new venture. Members and officers of the Model A Restorers Club and the Model A Ford Club of America attended the day-long event. George 'tynan. president of MAFFI, said the new museum was for all Model A hobby­ ists. and “all Model A’ers will be the benefac­ tors.” The Model A Ford w as manufactured from 1928 to 1931 and marked the second com­ mercial triumph, after the Model T. for the Ford Motor Company. When Henry Ford introduced the new Model A Ford in December 1927. he was fol­ lowing the overwhelming success of the Model T. which had been produced w ith few changes since it debuted in 1908. Over 15 million of the sturdy, utilitarian and lowpriced Model Ts had been sold. The all-new Model A Ford was greeted with such tremendous public enthusiasm that it became an instant success and nearly 5 mil­ lion were sold during its four-year production. In fact, an article in The Literary Digest pub­ lished before the car was unveiled revealed that 400.0M Model A Fords had been “sold sight unseen." The stylish Model A featured twice the horsepower, a simpler and less confusing three-speed transmission and was available m 20 body styles and a wide variety of colors, rather than just black. The Model A Ford is a car that everyone can relate to, said Michael Spezia. executive director of the Gilmore Car Museum. "It was an affordable and very popular automobile that was owned and enjoyed by Fire destroys Hastings home Presidents (from left) Hugh Smith, Model A Restorers Club; George Tynan, MAFFI; and Garth Shreading, Model A Ford Club of Amenca stand in front of a recently donated 1929 Model AA Ford stake truck parked on the site of the new Model A Ford Museum. close to 5 million people.” he said. “We are especially happy to welcome lhe Model A Ford Museum to our campus.” lhe all-new Model A Ford Museum will provide Mode! AForJ Foundation Inc. a per­ manent home for its collection ot automobiles, display engines andutifacts. including factory photos, blueprints nd research materials. “l he museum v.il.fyature several very inter-, c4ihg WficW A PcnKS-t it will be rndre tfiaif just a car col lection.** explained Art Callan. MAFFI executive director.“It wiil lake sou on a journey through the Model A years -- the end if the Roaring 20s, the stock market crash in ’29 and lhe birth of Mickey Mouse" Rather than a single large structure to house its collections, the Gilmore Car Museum has nearly one dozen historic structures situated on 90 landscaped acres, making it feel much more like a park than a museum. 1 he Gilmore Car Museum is truly without equal, said Spezia. Besides its own collection, the ever-expanding campus also serves as the home of the Classic Car Club of America Stuseuni,’Picrce-Arrow Museum. Franklin Collection al Hickory Comers, the Midwest Miniatures Museum and the Tucker Historical Collection and Library The Cadillac - LaSalle Foundation. Lincoln Motor Car Foundation and now lhe /%feged incident in Freeport was false — 4 Firefighters from BIRCH, Freeport and Woodland departments try to contain Monday’s blaze. Only charred walls remain Monday afternoon after a lire destroyed the Hastings home owned by Bob and Carrie Carl. A fire at 3562 N. M-43 in Hastings engulfed Bob and Carrie Carl’s house Nov. 15. According lo Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans, the cause is yet unknown. No injuries were reported, he said, but the structure and contents are a total loss. The family had insurance coverage for structure and contents. Carrie Cail is a teacher at Hastings Middle School, and according to parent Kristen Cove, is very much liked by the students. Cove’s son Damon, and friend Caroline Garrison, started the “Fill lhe Boot Change Drive” to help the Carl family after Monday’s fire. A fireman’s boot has been placed in the middle school office. Students and parents may drop change into the boot. Donations also will be taken during Friday’s middle schixil dance. Teachers, parents and community members also have been contributing to the effort. Many have-dropped off checks, gift certifi­ cates and gift cards to help the family. A check, representing all the money donat­ ed, will be presented to the Carl family next week. Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Gary Rider sent a letter to parents in the district Friday. Nov. 12, stating that the Nov. 5 report of a nun attempting to take a backpack from a student in the Freeport area was a hoax. When lhe girl reportedlhe incident Nov. 5, she was interviewed by the Kent County Sheriff’s department and school officials. According to a letter dated Nov. 12 and sent home to parents, “it seemed to both that her story was genuine.’’ On Wednesday, Nov. 10. Rider received a call from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department that when they *enl 10 induct a follow-up meeting with the student, “they came to suspect that she was fcW abou( incident.” During the second interview she "admitted to them that she had made up the story.” Because the report was fabricated, parents were told in the letter that there is no reason to watch out for the person or vehicle described. The district is developing an appropriate disciplinary response for the student who made the false claims, with the “full coopera­ tion and support of her parents.” According to lhe letter, it will include a sig­ nificant amount of time in community service work. Rider concluded the letter with. ‘The mis­ reporting of this kind of information is very serious. We greatly appreciated the coopera­ tion of the sheriff’s department, lhe student’s parents and eventually the student herself in the resolution of this issue.” An Augusta man, Eric D. Mowrcy II. 39. Richard I.. Onmn Jr was senwnccd Nov. 10 for sexual offender failure to register and was sentenced for controlled substance oper­ habitual offender, second often* Or,niln-51 • ating or maintaining laboratory involving ot Hastings pleaded guilty and will serve 12 methamphetamine. On Nov. ID. Mowrcy was months of jail with credit for d:l>s scr'cd’ ordered lo serve 12 months in jail, with cred­ He will sene 60 months o» pt°batton and it for three days served. His driver’s license is suspended for 12 months with restrictions must pay $628 in court T,u: ordered Orman to Dav |>cpOrt <mcc a wwk’ after 60 days. Mowrcy mu<t serve 12 months and he is to have no contit ’•',h vivtims "r of probation and pay S 1,128 in costs and minor children. A chilm of 'n“k"1A S*“*r<!ly * * * * *restitution. Balance of his jail time will be suspended on payment of S750. Charges of zone residency violation was dr»PPei1conspiracy to commit operating or maintain­ Corey J. Risner 1() ting was sen- ing laboratory involving methamphetamine tenccd in Circuit Coup lnr |.1Keny of» hu'111’ and operating with license forged, altered or mg. On Nov. lo. Ri ' ptjtred lo serve false ID were drop|>ed. three months i„ jail . for one day Todd A. Swadner. 39, of Alto, was sen­ served. He also win ", p niW'lh' on pro­ bation and pay S7,() v<= restitution tenced in Circuit Court Nov. 10. Swadner will for the theft of a f J ^’^ating saw serve three months in jail and 36 months on worth $92. Ute las,1 '*•' probation for operating impaired and operat­ be suspended up.,,,df‘jfcO. Charges ing with his license suspended. He will of operating wiff, lice,rewkcd receive credit for two days served in jail and or dented second often at> addlin’#*1 must pay $1,431 in costs and restitution. charge of larecny h dropped. Charges of operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident were dropped. Model A Ford Museum all have displays with museum structures planned. With nine individual museum collections, lhe Gilmore Car Museum is becoming lhe nation's premier automotive history destina­ tion. he added. Garth Shreading. president of the Model A Ford Club of America — die world's large club dedicated to one make of automobile — agrees. “The fit between the Model A Museum and the Gihnore Car Museum is a good one.’* Shreading said, "and offers much for our membership.” Gilmore Car Museum, traditionally open from May to October, is now closed for its lasl w inter. Beginning in 2011. parts of the museum will be open year-round, meeting a long-time goal of serving lhe community, stu­ dents and car enthusiasts in every' season. To learn more about the Gilmore Car Museum, visit www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org and the Model A Ford Foundation Inc. at www.MAFFI.org. Welcome center service hours reduced due to funding cuts Due to a 20 percent budget reduction, the Michigan Department of Transportation is scaling back hours of operation at its 14 Michigan Welcome Centers. Funding for operating lhe welcome centers was cut from S5 million lo $4 million in fis­ cal year 2010-11, which started Oct. I. As a result, welcome centers now will be closed in northern Michigan (Mackinaw City and the Upper Peninsula) on Saturday s and Sundays, and in southern Michigan Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hours al all facilities will be 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. The depaQnient considered visitor and tourism impacts to determine the most appro­ priate days to close each Welcome Center. Reflecting the reduction in hours of opera­ tion, staffing hours and seasonal staff will be reduced in order to meet the overall budget. Restrooms at the Detroit and Menominee welcome centers will not be available when the centers are closed; the Iron Mountain cen­ ter docs not have restroom facilities. Restrooms at lhe other 11 welcome centers will remain open seven days a week. “Tlie welcome centers provide many help­ ful services for residents and tourists alike, but unfortunately there is-insufficient funding to keep them open as many hours as they were in the past,” said Stale Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle in a press release Nov. 9. Operation of lhe welcome centers was transferred from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to MDOI Oct. 1. Welcome center operations had been provided by MDOT before 1997, at which time their operation and staff were transferred to MEDC. Since then, ownership, maintenance and funding of lhe facilities have remained an MDOT responsibility. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Novembe’’ 18. 2010 — Page 15 TIME, continued from page 9------------- libraryA native ot Kalamazoo nnd the dauehior »• the late Alva L. and Ruth r" (N’sh ^rres^ *s county’s first under new law i’v'XXhM “*««•'• 10 » ',n M rt'’N0V' f<dX‘ When ollicers •«* i ”i ' "ko crossing the center line and driving 11110 IW4 Me o n ‘ C,d •" "1C Nashville female. 59. admitted to drtv t g lhe The .rew M^..e”,r :10,0' ' Breathalyze, test tegistered .219 petvent blood'a!eoh<.1 level Summerlott. Esther graduated ‘ from Kalamazoo <^ral High Sch<X)1 ., received a badK.|Or of arts degree in cdur > tion from Westcm Michigan University She taught early elementary classes in Dec mir and PtKtagc m thc mid-1950s. Esther earned a niaslcr s »n historic architecture from Western Mtchigan University jn iqgj u was the lir t -c" f Shrink ’ law for tirst-lime offenders was enacted on Oct............... ,r 1 S“P9r Onntk" arrest in Ba.ry County. Shoplifting was a costly mistake e<imn|l.t"rJ,"l‘CC re»Ponded to the Family Fare Supermarket for a reported retail fraud (Gary) Abbot! "I P“nHur™>. it ’n? '^n °fficer ,nel "ith store security. who had seen a woman p ac t ?n hcr pursc’ “'Mead <>f the shopping cart she was pushing. As lhe woman. 68. from as ings. \\as leaving the store. she was- confronted and detained by store security. ’£almg officer interviewed the suspect at the store. She had no explanation as u iy she look lhe food items valued at $5.58. other than she made a mistake. The suspec "as placed under arrest for retail fraud. Marshall <>' Bowerman of lh.,'naU.!’ ,lcrl k':lr,[’a (l‘ri<*) Walton (Bryan DhX Ma° 17 crmdchikir. PP lIa'hngs. There arc deceased b ibs sleP’8randchildrcn, a children 8nUKhon and ,wo g^'-gnuid- Nashville woman is caught twice counlless hou« lhe preser­ vation of records and called herself “an archivist by nature.” She microfilmed old copies of the Hastings Banner and other old newspapers l0 help in her research of local history. She also helped • microfilm old cemetery records in the county to preserve them. In 1976, the Banner reported that Esther was a member of the Advisory Council on State and Local History, which had been cre­ ated by lhe Historical Society of Michigan Thc Barry County Board of Commissioners in 1980 appointed Esther lo the non-paid post of Barry County historian to assess the county’s archival needs and devel­ op a record management program for all of its non-current records in cooperation with the State Archives of Michigan. In 1981, the Barry County Historical Society, which Esther was responsible for reviving in the mid-1960s, honored hcr with an award for “Distinguished Services in the Preservation of Bany’ County history.” Esther was the first president of the reorganized soci­ ety and over the years also served as its treas­ urer and secretary. Through the society, in May 1966, she arranged lhe dedication of a new historic site near a spot where Yankee Bill Lewis operated his famed inn. according to Banner records. The following year, she and society members played key roles in replacing the historical marker at Bull’s Landing on the Thomapple River in Irving. When she helped reorganize lhe county historical society. Charlton Park was the group's primary project and Esther spent r Nashville officer's were dispatched to Washington Street Nov. 9 lor a fight in progress. When officers arrived, they found two Nashville males, 39 and 31. and one Nashville female. 38. at the scene. The female was placed in rear of patrol car where she later escaped trom custtxly and was found still handcuffed by Barry’ County canine unit blocks away. The woman was arrested for disorderly conduct/assault on police officer and escap­ ing custody. ’The two male suspects also were arrested for disorderly conduct. Officers deployed a Taser deployment to gam control of one of the male suspects. Bany County Deputies assisted. Alcohol was a factor in lhe incident. Driver fails to yield Hastings Police responded to personal injury accident at the intersection of East Clinton and South Dibble streets Nov. 13. lhe accident occurred when a vehicle driven by a 76y ear-old Hastings woman was southbound on Dibble Street. The driver failed to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle driven by a 26-year-old female from Hastings, who was cast­ bound on Clinton Street. Both drivers were treated and released at the scene by personnel from Mercy Ambulance. Expired plate leads to arrest Hastings Police ••topped a motorist on West Court Street Nov. 10. after seeing that the license plate was expired. Prior to confronting the driver, a back seat passenger got out of lhe car and started to walk away until the officer told him to come back. Further investi­ gation revealed that the subject. 41. from Kalamazoo, was wanted on warrants for failing to pay court fines and costs in Barry and Kalamazoo counties. The num was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Goat escapes sacrifice and returns A 55-year-old Hastings woman. 55, reported her goat missing Oct. 23. When deputies responded to the Peake Rond residence, the complainant said her neighbor was into witchcraft and may have taken her goat from lhe chain-link enclosure. The woman also said she had seen a hay ride go by lhe night before. Deputies noted that the chain-link enclosure had been secured w ith a black rubber bungee cord. The bungee was worn and broken, not cut. Deputies were unable to contact the neighbor, On Nov. 9. deputies received a call trom the complainant saying her goat had returned. Observant neighbor tried to stop theft A neighbor called deputies to a Hastings residence on Dusty Lane for a suspected bur­ glary. Tire neighbor said he had seen Three white males loading a box into lhe trunk of a dark-colored, older Oldsmobile Nov. 11. He also said that a taillight was out. When the homeowner arrived, he noticed his large Craftsman tool box was missing. The box has four drawers and contained multiple sockets and wrenches. No prints or other evidence was found. Little alcohol had big consequences Barry County Deputies responded Nov. 3 to a one-car accident at M-37 and Parmalee Road in Thornapple Township. When deputies arrived, lhe driver was disoriented and did not speak English well. The deputy noticed a partial can of beer in lhe car and the driver, 46. of Battle Creek, admitted lo drinking. He said he had simply lost control of lhe car and went off the road. The driver submitted to two Breathalyzers, .04 and .039 percent. Since he was under the legal alcohol limit, a citation was issued for open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. The man’s wife arrived to transport him home and the car was towed al her request. Deputy dog ends man’s overland travels When sheriff deputies stopped a small John Deere STX 30 lawn tractor pulling a large farm wagon on Brown Road Nov. 6 for having no reflectors or lights at night, the driver fled on foot. Deputies pursued, telling the suspect to stop or he would be Tasercd. The sus­ pect. 35, of Hastings, jumped into a waterway and was completely submerged. He exited lhe water on lhe other side, and deputies requested a tracking dog. The canine tracked the suspect to a residence on Barber Road, and the homeowner allowed deputies to search the property. The suspect was found in an outbuilding at the residence. The man was found lo have an ankle tether, with a warrant outstanding for parole absconding. He was arrest­ ed with additional charges of driving without a license and resisting/obstructing. The state tether unit was notified. License swap is no game A Delton man, 23, was stopped by deputies at the intersection of Cloverdale and Cedar Creek roads Nov. 5 after the driver failed to stop his 1996 GMC truck at the intersection. Upon investigation, the license plate was registered to another vehicle, and the driver’s license had an old address. The driver admitted to moving the plate from one of his vehi­ cles to another. Deputies issued citations for improper plates, failure to change address on operator’s license, and issued a warning lor disregarding a stop sign. The driver was escorted back to his home. The case has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Solar panels stolen from MSU site Deputies responded Nov. 9 to a report of stolen solar panels. They learned that two pan­ els were stolen from one field and two more panels from another field. The solar panels were part of Michigan Stale University research sites on Parker Road and Crooked Lake roads near Delton The panels were unbolted from their bases inside a fenced and locked area. The four panels arc valued at $1,000 each. No fingerprints were found. The case is inactive pending more information.. Ruth extensive personaLhjuc io improve ibe park. She helped reorganize thc park’s museum, doing everything from general cleaning to working on collections and exhibits and help­ ing to develop a master plan. Esther wrote the first grant Charlton Park received, and it was used to purchase lhe “north property.” She helped write many more grants for the historic park, including one to help finance lhe move of the Carlton Center Methodist Church to Charlton Park. Esther also organized lhe park’s first Folk Life Festival, which proved to be a popular event for many years. She worked to promote the preservation of the park’s Sixberry House, the Upjohn House, thc historic church and other buildings. For hcr efforts, she was awarded numerous cer­ tificates of appreciation from lhe Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission from 1977 until 1993. according to family members. Esther served for more than a decade on the first board of thc Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, starting in 1967 and occasionally serving as its chairwoman. The Hastings Jaycecs presented Esther with thc “Distinguished Service Award” in January 1969, according to Banner records. For many years, she was the historian for the American Association of University Women, handling their work with the state of Michigan. She did the research for a publica­ tion called “A Stroll Down Green Street.” detailing the architecture and history of lhe Hastings homes there. The booklet was pub­ lished by the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women. Daughter Kim noted that the historic research her mother did for Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. resulted in her winning a Michigan Addy Award from the American Advertising Federation in 1985. Esther started writing het local history col­ umn. "From Time to Time” for the Hastings Banner in 1984 and contributed weekly arti­ cles until 1993. Her friend Joyce Wcinbrccht and other guest writers continued the column after that, and Esther resumed writing the column in 2006 and retired her series in 2009, (Stories from lhe Banner’s archives and an occasional guest writer have continued the column). In this 1969 photo, Esther Walton (second from right) was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by the Hastings Jaycees for her leadership in preserving the historical records and artifacts of the area. Pictured with her were other award winners (from left) Richard Groos, Boss of the Year; Ruth Scheresky, Outstanding Young Educator; and Norman Jack Lenz, Barry's Outstanding Young Farmer. Esther once told a reporter that she spent about 20 hours of research before she spent an hour writing a local history column. The Waltons’ Green Street home was once owned by William Cook, a former editor of lhe Banner, and Esther told a reporter that she would be writing her column in the room that was Cook’s library. Her interest in history began when she was about 13. She credits Alexis Praus, who later became the head of the Michigan Historical Commission, for getting her involved in his­ tory. “My folks collected antiques and when 1 was 13. they were instrumental in getting Alexis Praus as thc director of the museum in Kalamazoo. 1 spent a lot of time at the muse­ um. and he gave me things to do.” Esther told Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale AFFORD/XBLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 DawiUwi HMti»|» ia Stats SL wwwGQTI c»« s4.50tos5,00.. 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November 18. 2010 - The Hastings Barker Lakewood was two points from playing at home by Brett Bremer \”i>ns Editor it was roil sinking tn Friday. • L\l:ty t Friday) you wonder why they heck you do it,” said 1 akewtxxl \arsitv vol­ ley ball coach Kellie Row land. "It’s just sad. 1 as! year (alter falling in districts). going in to the locker nsun it wasn’t so bad because you didn't have all those seniors looking al you. They didn’t know what iodo.” 1 akewood was knocked out of the Glass B volley ball tournament in H bv Plainwell Thursday at Ihuv R 'ihrii • aeamst Hot Grand Rapid; Fuesday. Dial opportunitv went io thc frojans ‘ Plainwell won by lhe score, ol .5-J>, - " Th- Wkiw . iuMV just >«<> ponds Innu the Kyioualctanvionslnp .»««< "u-114,1 Lakewood senior setter Lexie Spetoskoy passes the ball up during the Class B Regional Finals at Three Rivers High School Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood senior Chelsea Lako gets a hug from assistant coach Jeff Duits followtng the Vikings’ 3-2 loss lo Plainwell in the Class B Regional Finals at Three Rivers High School Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ing 23-18 w hen a Trojan pass came over the net and Viking middle Chelsea Lake leapt up and spiked it back down to the floor on thc I rojan side. But instead of the Vikings serv­ ing a match-point, a lift was called and the Trojans went on a roll. "A lifi called on an attack. I’ve never seen that done.” Row land said. it was a roll that was helped by a second controversial call, a serve which the Vikings were sure was just wide with senior Anna Lynch standing on the line watching it bounce, lhe Trojans went on to win that fourth set 25-23. then built a 10-4 lead in thc fifth set before thc Vikings rallied lo make it close. “We’ve only been in dial situation one time all year, to go out in a fifth game,” Rowland said. “We knew we had lo keep our compo­ sure and play as hard as we could and play our game, but (calls like those) just take lhe wind out of your sails.” The Vikings didn’t want to lake anything away from Plainwell though. Both teams played well throughout the evening. “No team was safe, at any point.” Rowland said. ‘‘It was just a hitting-fest.” Lakewood got 26 kills from Lynch, 19 from Lake, eight from Kalli Barrone and seven from Emily Kutch. luiuren Saar led Plainwell with 38 kills. “Plainwell, I’ve never seen their libero play that well, and Saar." said Rowland. “We fig­ ured out how- to shut Olivia Reed down, their middle, but Saar was on fire and they just got hcr the ball.” The Vikings shut Reed down with a devas­ tating block led by l^ike, who had 20 blocks for the night to go along with 38 digs. Lynch had 12 blocks, to go along with her 47 digs. Barrone added nine blocks and Lexie Spcloskey six. Those are lhe four Viking sen­ iors who have all been a part of the varsity team for at least three full seasons. Spcloskey. the Viking setter, ended lhe night with 44 assists and 45 digs. Lake. Lynch and Spcloskey were all fouryear varsity players al luikcwood. Barrone joined lhe varsity as a sophomore. Sophomores Brooke Wieland. Olivia Davis and Kutch will lead the way for lhe Vikings moving forward. The three of them all play ed on the varsity as freshmen. Rowland said that Davis and Kutch played some of their best Lakewood’s Anna Lynch (9) has an attack blocked by Plainwell’s Mackenzie Burrows during Thursday’s Class B Regional Final. (Photo by Perry Hardin) volleyball of thc season in thc slate tourna­ ment. Against Plainwell, Davis finished with 12 assists. Wieland ended the night with 31 digs. “To know you got defeated that way, that’s what’s hard." Row land said. ” To know you were going to get to come back to play East (Grand Rapids) at home, it’s even a little harder. But Plainwell played a great match too.” BOWOW SCO ’Hiesrfay Trios Look Insurance 32-12: Lakewood Trio 28 5-15.5; Coleman Agency 28-16: CB’s 28­ 16; Framed In 25-19; Classic Trio 24-29; Lu’s Team 17-27; Twisted Sisters 13-31; Delton Pole 13-31; Trouble 12.5-31.5. High Games and Series • J. Greenfield 181. S. sandenburg 191-544; L. Elliston 186­ 491; S. McKee 217-570; S. Smith 150; D. James 163-473: M. Heath 188-529; N. Shaw 166; C. Etts 135-323; O. Gillons 152; N. Myers 157-398; K. Carpenter 234-528: L. Potter 191-523; D. Hunt 172; X. Shafer 181­ 517; P. Ramey 181; R. Brommel 184-490; V. Green 167. Wednesday P.M. ITc River 25.5-14.5: Eye & ENT 25-15: Four Pals 21-19; Hair Care 21-19; Mills Landing 19.5-20.5 (rood Games and Scries • A. Tasker 165­ 411; D. Hu ver 195-513: D. Seebcr 223-516; B. Hathway 168; J. Pitch 135: L. Elliston 205­ 527: T. Christopher 182-516. Senior Citizens Ju^l Having Fun 26-14: Early Risers 25-15: Butterfingers 24-16; Ward’s Friends 22-18; L’s-’dtobc fri 20-20; Kine Pins 20-20; Three Gals &A Guy 17-23; M&M’s 17-23; Kucrnpel 16-24: Sun Risers 13-27. Women’s Good Games and Scries - Y. Cheeseman 172; B. Maker 219-530; N. Bechtel 167; S. Patch 202-502; P. Freeman 155. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Purdiun Sr. 201-556. Atkinson 165; H. Biyson 172 417; B. Akers 200: J. Klcinbrink 202-455: R- McDonald 216-607; R. Walker 195-517; M. Saldivar 197: R. Hart 202; W. Mallekootc 181-480; G. Forbey 148-397. Mixcrvttes Kent Oil 27.5 12.5: Dean’s Dolls 24.5-15.5; Janie* Process Service 24-16; Dewey’s Auto Bodv 23-17; Good Friends 22-18, Nashville Chiropractic 21-19: NIH 16-24. (jood (James and Series - V. Carr 179-505; J. Rice 17u; L. EJliuon 182-535; S. Dunham 163: D James 175; T. Shadier 179-463; C. Ilurk-s* 201-460; M Rodgers 157. K. Eberly n|x-5->L D Snyder 176; S. Meirill 192-509. Sunday Night Mixed Tltc Eustsiders 25 L2; Man Down 23 1/2; Rollin Olins 22 1'2; Sunday Snoozers 21; You're Up N Sh T 21; Lane Masters 19 1/2; Whois Up 19 1'2; The Jeffersons 18; Sandbaggers 17 12. Straight Liners 17. Women’s Good Games and Series - D. Grav 201-564. X. Shafer 226-558; A. Hubbell 206-531; K. Becker 186-518; J. Rice 182-193; X. Mroz 204; M. Daniels 192; E Anics 161; M.Olin 147. Men’s Good (James and Series - Tyl Heath 206-609: M. Eaton 212-596; D. Carpenter 203-571: S. Olin 229-558: B. Heath 202-514; M. Strong 142-408; Tny Heath 222; J. Hauer 211; J. Mroz 211: M. Bassett 157; B. Kelley 94. Friday Night Mixed Strike Kings 27; Dum Schitz 24; B.C. Hillbillies 23; Heads Out 22: 9-n-a-Wiggle 22;Ten Pins 21. Matt’s Bunch 20 1/2; Shut Up N Bow l 20 1/2; Spencers Towing and Tire 15 1/2: AU But One 14 1/2: Spare Time 12. Women’s Good Games and Series - R. Murrah 264-554; P. Ramey 198-520; A. Hall 199-513; T. Phenix 173-483; A. Churchill 168-452; L. Lambert 123-352; D. James 181; B. Roush 171; B. Breitner 151; M. Sutherland 142; B. Jackson 142: D. Talcolt 103. Men's (Jood Games and Series - M. Eaton 234-671; R. Guild 225-628; L. Madden 204­ 592; Jy Barnum 215-564; D. Daman 190-555: K. Phenix 214-550; M. Hall 198-523: D. Jackson 268: B. Taylor 238: J. Wanland 221; R. Sutherland 204; R. Mathis 191. Tuesday Night Mixed Barry County Red Cross 31-13; Boyce Milk Hauler 30-14: Hastings City Bank 26-18; JBar Antique Tractors 22-22; Hurless Machine Shop 16-28; Dirt Broke 7-37. Men's High Games - D. Blakely 214; P. Scobey 184; S. Ham* 179; B. Bryan 175; G. Hause 166. Men’s High Series - D. Blakely 570; P. Scobey 483: S. Hause 490; B. Bryan 459; G. I lause 469. Women's High Games - B Wilkins 197; D. Service 167: D. Ware 162; S. Henion 160; S. Beebe 155. Women’s High Scries • B. Wilkins 449: D. Service 467; D. Ware 413; S. Henion 409; S. Beebe 455. Thun. Angels Miller Fann Repair 27-17; Varney’s 25-19; Cathy’s Cut and Curl 24.5-19.5: HC Bank 24.5-19.5; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 24-20; Hastings Bowl 21.5-18.5; Viking 21-19; Rock-N-Bowlers 20.5-19.5; Moore ApLs. 19­ 21. High Game and Series - J. Gasper 193; M. Chase 151; C. Cooper 200; T. ’Diomas 134; J. Grant 127; D. Staines 177; R White 162; S. Gustinis 111; K. Burch 139; A. Castelein 193­ 566; L. Apsey 173: L. Kendall 192; B. Cuddahee 205; J. Moore 153; T. Phenix 197­ 512; T. Cross 209-548. C. Doombos picked up a 4-7-10 split. Fans can win big at B.C. Knights basketball contests The Battle Creek Knights will give one fan the chance to walk away w ith a huge a prize during ten home games this season. One random fan will be selected lo com­ pete in the prize giveaway. At the end of the third period, the fan will have 25 seconds to make a lay-up. a free throw, a three pointer and a half court shot. If they make them all. they win the prize for that night. “It’s a great opportunity for thc Knights to give fans a way lo be part of thc action.” said Michelle Genicr. executive sales director. “We are really excited about the prizes we have to offer this year and look forward to someone winning them.” . Each night a~ different prize is offered. Below arc the prizes for each game and lhe sPousor of the prize: t w Nov. 24SnowmobilePli™',l?.'\crsK „ No'. 26 Sp()rI Utility L . Vehicle Planet • owcrspons Det‘- 2 Gasoline for a >’car C-Storcs Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BAN]\er! by Brett Bremer Emotions often rise and fall based on expectations Our. or at least my, immediate emotions have more to do w ith expectations than any­ thing else. It’.s that way in sports and many other avenues in life. A few years ago Will Smith starred in a film called ”1 Am Legend", based on the novella of the same name by Richard Matheson. My expectations were high after seeing the first teasers and trailers, of course that’s lhe job of leasers and trailers. My expectations dropped w hen the reviews came out, say­ ing the movie wasn’t very good and it barely resembled Matheson’s story. 1 was disap­ pointed. because J was expecting it to be a very good film. By the lime I got around to seeing it on DVD. my expectations had been lowered by lhe poor reviews and I actual­ ly got to enjoy lhe movie which was built around Smith try ing to survive as the last man on Earth while fighting infected vampire-like creatures. If I’d seen it in the theaters when it came out though. I’d likely have been disappoint­ ed by it because of my expectations. Although, the best part of lhe movie was being reminded how good a song Bob Marley’s ’’Redemption Song” is. Expectations played a big part in how I fell about the way the 2010 Barry County high school volley ball season ended as well. I wouldn’t have minded one bit traveling down to Battle Creek a couple times this weekend if it meant watching the Lakewood and Maple Valley girls playing volleyball in the state semifinals and finals. Unfortunately, Lakewood was downed 3-2 by Plainwell in the Class B Regional Finals at Three Rivers Thursday, and Maple Valley fell in the Class C Quarterfinals, 3-1, to St. Louis in Ithaca Tuesday. I got to see thc Vikings beat up on Harper Creek in the regional semifinals last week Tuesday, then headed off to see Maple Valley at Bellevue Thursday. The Lions won their program’s first ever regional title. Expectations weren’t high for the Maple Valley team prior to lhe season, bul that was before lite team added exchange­ students Hanneke Olthof and Kate Ancincova. No one outside of Maple Valley, and probably few people there, would have expect­ ed the Lions to go as far as thc state quarterfinals. Al the end of the Lions’ loss to St Louis Tuesday, certainly the Lions weren’t happy w ith losing. But it seemed there w as a sense of pride in the accomplishments of the season as well. I imagine the scene as having been very different at Three Rivers last Thursday what with the pictures from Perry Hardin I’ve seen of the teary-eyed Lakewood girls geltin ’ hugs and I^akcwood coach Kellie Rowland’s words about thc postgame scene ° "It’s just sad,” Rowland said. "Last year (after falling in districts), going in to the lock er nx>m it wasn’t so bad because you didn’t have all those seniors looking at sou "They didn’t know what to do." ‘ ' ’Die Vikings should be proud of their accomplishments too. They won another di t championship. They won their conference title outright. I’m sure there will b * I • • individual postseason awards headed lhe Vikings’ way. v E The difference is expectations. I fully expected to be at Lakewood Diet k i Tuesday, watching the Vikings take on East Grand Rapids or Grand Rm.a fi - .1 lhe slate quarterfinals. ‘ Un<‘ < hnsttan in J w .isn’t there al the regional final, so it was the next morning before 1 vun t puter and felt a lump fall in my throat when I saw thc scoreboard re ut.n n? • CO,n’ Uikcwwd 2. And felt a little worse later hearing about lhe control • " a,nwel1 which accompanied lhe defeat in the last match for long-time Lak 'w Ma °n‘cia,inK Chelsea Lake. Anna Lynch. Lexie Spcloskey and Kalh Bai rone \ u ttVar511* P,aYvrs mates. as Uel1 their team- I’m sure eventually both teams will be remembered as verx v • . Icy ball teams which won a lot ot matches. Right now though” *ihe?.q-HXi Varsity volare separated by expectations. ' ' flings about them �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 18. ?O1O ?010 —- Page 17 * TK senior follows state meoaiwith Turkey Trot win by Patricia Johns •WWfrr Runners waited wrapped in blankets and coats until ilk- starting gun was raised in lhe air Saturday, tor the start ofthe annual Turkey Trail Trot 5K in Middleville. lire event began at 9 a.m. and even Mr. Tlirkcy was a bnlc cold waiting for the event to begin. Several ol the runners remembered lhe event ten years ago which had rain, sleet ami snow along the route. Those arc just the kind of conditions *1 hornapple Kellogg senior Allyson Winchester, who the previous Saturday fin­ ished second at lhe Division 2 State Cross Country Finals, loves to run in Winchester was the overall female winner Saturday, w iih a time of 18 minutes 14.15 sec­ onds The overall male winner was Greg Gillson with a time of 18:31.55. They received a gift certificate from Otto’s Turkey Farm and a plaque. The overall female Master’s winner was Denise Richards with a time of 24:35.50. The 36-45 Male - I. Troy Sensiba, 18,50.30. 2. t hris Noah, 23:44.26, 3. Chris Eager. *3:57.06. 4. Rob Kanes. 26:06.24, 5. Craig Ju<>kkola. 28:12.37, 6. Buddy Head. ^27.17. 7. David Sowerby. 41:52.81. 46-55 Female - I. Denise Richards. 24;35.5O. 2. Kim Kalchik. 26:07.18, 3. Marian Barnes, 29:39.04. 4. Lisa Wedge, 31'31.35. 5. Sharon Albaugh. 39:41.10. 46-55 Male I. Greg Gillson. 18:31.55. 2. Howard Best. 22:02.33, 3 David Gaikema. 22:32.04.4. Don Chandler. 26:25.95. 5. l-any Albaugh. 40:19.14. ovetall male Master’s winner w.w Howard Best with a time ol 22*1)2.33. First nude and female in the Master divi­ sion and in the Walkers division receivci a plaque. The top two finishers in each age group. male and female, receded a cinch backpack. All participants received a finisher gilt, a mug "cooshie” with thc T-shirt design. Thc Turkey Trail Dot had a 5K route that stayed entirely on Thornapple Kellogg school property. Il was a cross-country route and attracted more than 60 fathers, mothers, chil­ dren, high school runners and walkers There were even a few riders as some of lhe walkers were pushing strollers Family members and volunteers including organizer Roxanne Potter cheered on the run­ ners and w alkers. Results 15 & Under Female - 1. Casey Lawson. 18:23.17. 2. Shelbi Shepherd. 21:26.28, 3. Fiona Shea. 22:13.16. 4. Rachael Rimes. 26:05.95, 5. Jennifer Tuokkola, 26:31.93. 6. Brittany Blair, 26:47.67. 7. Ainsley Oliver. Enslen elects to play at Oakland Mr. Turkey, Mike Bremer, finished the Turkey Trol in a time of 22:28.18. (photo by Patricia Johns) First across the finish line of the 2010 Turkey Trail Trot were Ally Winchester, left, Casey Lawson and Greg Gillson. (Photo by Patricia Johns) 56-65 Female - I. Judy Mullennix. 37:03.58. 56-65 Male - I, Maurice Hick>. 21:26.13. 2 Mike Bremer, 22:28.18, 3. Buddy Five. 27:12.94. 4. Rick Choryan. 29:50.08. 66 & Over Male - 1. Jerry Johncock. 29:15.15. Walkers Female - I. Bev Smith. 40.45.89. 2. Dana Strouse. 41:12.11, 3. Barbara Choryan. 41:12.51, 4. Diane Gacrtner, 46:42.57. Walkers Male - 1. Matt Rogers. 30:52.17. 29:38.69, 8. Kacee LaMange. 29:40.89. 15 & Under Male - 1. Mason LaMange. 21:23.15. 2. Luke Noah. 21:25.09,3. Lane Head. 25:37.68. 4 Brendan Miller, 25:40.78. 5. Christopher LaMange. 26:45.39,6. Jake DeJong. 30:51.33, 7. Christopher Smith. 32:42.06, 8. Jalen Oliver. 41:51.82. 16-25 Female - 1 Allyson Winchester. 18:14.15. 2. Jessica Crawford. 21:28.33, 3. Danielle Fredenburg. 25:50.56, 4. Jazlin Petersen. 25:50.83. 16-25 Male I Mac Gaikema. 20:3509. 2. Joshua (’aims. 23:23.59. 26-35 Female ■ 1. Marianne Vanlloven. 24:42.39, 2. Kim Eldred. 25:28.88, 3. Vikki Bocrsma. 27:29.67. 4. Jessica Gresenstuk. 27:38.77. 5. Monica Swanlund, 27:58.92, 6. Sara Syswerda, 29:14.41. 7. Heather LaMange, 30:51.79, 8. Chelsea Satterfield, 36:53.64. 9. Sarah Mullennix. 4043.89. 26-35 Male - !. Kevin Hcngeveld. 21:35.O7, 2. Scott Eager, 25;29.22, 3. Malt Eldred, 37:42.SI, 4. Aaron 40:19.86. 36-45 Female -’I. Erin C7<x/s 23:58.2K 2 Sharon Cbrrigan, 24:42.16. 3. Janette Dean, 26:24.06. 4. Heather Bedker, 41:43.69. Thornapple Kellogg senior Robbie Enslen (seated) was joined by a number of his classmates in the high school library as he signed his National Letter ol Intent to join the Oakland University Men's Baseball program Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • by Breit Bremer Sports Editor Tom Enslen played baseball in college. His son Tom Jr. signed to play at Davenport University after college. Now it’s Robbie’s turn. Thornapple Kellogg senior Robbie Enslen signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Oakland University Men’s Baseball program Thursday in thc Thornapple Kellogg High School library. "My dad got all of us into it.” said Robbie. "It’s just the family sport. My dad played ball nt Western Michigan and Aquinas. My broth­ er went to Davenport. I’m just following in their steps.’’ Enslen has pitched, played second base and played short stop during his time with lhe Trojan varsity so far. He said he expects to be a middle infielder at Oakland as well. "I just really liked thc people that go there. the coaching staff, and the campus is just awesome,’’ Enslen said of choosing Oakland. "I want to help build lhe baseball program.” He’ll be reunited at Oakland with former TK teammate Kyle Bobolts. Enslen played on thc Diamonds I8U team out of Grand Rapids last summer. He’s trav­ eled all over the country with Diamonds’ teams. The 18U team went 50-7 last summer. "It’s just pretty much every day in the sum­ mer. we played. That’s just what my summer consisted of. I did that in thc fall too." Enslen said., He’ll also be filling his winter with base­ ball, whenever he has lhe opportunity. A cou­ ple limes a week he’ll head up to Diamonds in Grand Rapids, after basketball practice, and then for a few more hours on Saturdays. Enslen said he thinks that more than any one skill, the Oakland coaches like his pas­ sion tor the game. "They like my love of the game, and my drive I guess. He just says I fit good or whatever in the program - my heart and my drive,” Enslen said. r. ■ < Blue Ca’fce Network as vMir HMO. & ■ ... - » Blue Care Network has arrived for UAW Auto Retirees. r>Hm-i^Ur° r^l'[eeS ?ow ^sve access to Blue Care Network_ a network representing over 4,500 most otheHeadV0'^05 *•? I sPecial'sts. It also includes every acute care hospital and Tow en Iv the h 9 W S,ate °' Michi9a" - which means UAW auto retirees can now enjoy the benefits of a higher standard of care for themselves and their families. 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In the end. they walked off the court three v ictones shy of thc ultimate goal “together!’’ Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team, which ended huddles throughout thc season with shouts of “together!’’, fell 3-1 to St. lands in the Class C Quarterfinals at Ithaca High School Tuesday. Thc Lions reached lhe quarterfinals “together!” by winning thc pro gram's first ever regional title Thursday in Bellevue. “I’m extremely proud ol this team.” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “They played together. They played well. St. Louis is an incredibly disciplined team with a great coach.” Maple Valley won lhe first game Tuesday 25-18. racing out in the end ol thc game after trailing 14-12 at one point. The Sharks though came out on top in lhe three two-point games which followed, w inning by thc scores ot 25­ 23. 28-26 and 26-24. The Sharks and Lions were back and forth all evening, but the biggest momentum swing came in game three. Maple Valley led by as many as seven points as late as 21-14. A Lion serve sailed w ide and then the Sharks went on a four-point run on the serve of hbero Rachel COMMERC ‘JK W>. OK ’al-lu Maple Valley’s Karlee Mater (left) and Kate Ancincova (right) go up to block an attack by St. Louis’ Hannah Austin during game one of Tuesday’s Class C Quarterfinal at Ithaca High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley varsity volleyball coach Sarah Carpenter greets her team with the pro­ gram’s first ever regional championship Thursday at Bellevue. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Hannoke Olthof sets the ball up as Hanover-Horton’s Taylor Luce (13) and Brianne Wollpert (4) protect the net during Thursday's Class C Regional Final at Bellevue High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) O'Boyle. Maple Valley regained some momentum, reaching a set-point at 24-2(1. but the Sharks took it right back and went on to win 28-26. In lhe fourth game it was St. Ixiuis building thc early lead, going up 6-1. The Sharks still led 20-14 before the Lions started their come­ back. rallying to tie the game at 23-23. The Sharks went up by a point twice, but the Lions couldn’t answer lhe second time. Jordan Hurosky passed a tough sene by O’Boyle, and there was a scramble in front ofthe net by lhe Lions to get the ball back up. They did. to Tiffani Allwardt, who’s attack floated just long to end the match. Shark head coach Gary Stanglew icz said he thought lhe key to his team pulling out that fourth game was its ability to slay aggressive, or al least regain its aggressiveness. “You won’t beat good teams hilling the ball passively.” Stanglcwicz said. “You have lo put pressure on good teams. That’s how we made our comeback (in the third game). We attacked and put pressure on them. Maple Valley just look that opening (in thc fourth game) and look it right at us.” Kate Ancincova led the Lions with 19 kills, as well as 17 digs and nine total blocks. Karlee Mater had 33 assists and 11 digs. Hanneke Olthof chipped in 13 kills and 16 digs. Allwardt finished with nine kills and ten digs. Dani Morris led the Sharks with 20 kills, as well as four aces and eight digs. St. Louis also got eight kills each from Korynne Perry and Brooke Tubbs. Setter Allison Smith had 35 assists, while O’Boyle chipped in four aces and 14 digs. “Your stars are going to have great days, but a lot of times it’s thc people that don’t get thc headlines that step up when the game is on thc line and they get a dig or make a serve that keeps them out of their offense, that's how you win.“ St. Louis head coach Gary Stanglewici said. The Lions had their own players step up. Kaitlyn Petersen finished the night with six assists and seven digs. She had the pressure of stepping to the service line with her team trailing 23-17 in game four, and rattled off six consecutive service points to tie the contest. Hurosky had a couple of big digs, as did Timara Burd. Lindsey Mudge finished with two kills and a block. Ashley Lesage came in to hit a couple key serves for the Lions as well. St. Louis w’iU face Pine River in the Class C Semifinals Thursday in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena, and Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central meet in the other Class C Semifinal. The Sharks are now 52-15-1 on the season, while Maple Valley closes the year at 29-14­ 4. The Lions’ final victory of the season earned them their program’s first ever region­ al championship. They knocked off HanoverHorton 25-11. 25-19.' 25-23 in the Class C Regional Finals at Bellevue High School Thursday. The only other district championship the Maple Valley program ever even earned was have. We came this far. Just because we re won in 2007. Thc Lions were in high gear right from the down doesn’t mean we can’t beat them, like start against Hanover-Horton, jumping out to we did." Ancincova led lhe Lions with 11 kills, eight a 7-2 lead in game one. The only significant deficits the Lions faced all evening came in digs and one ace. Her fellow exchange stu­ game three, with the Comets leading 20-16 dent. Olthof added eight kills, six digs and an and later 23-20. Maple Valley rallied to win ace. “When we started practicing, then Kate and the final five points to avoid having to play a Hanneke came. 1 knew they were going to fourth game. 'The Lions look a time-out down 23-20 in help us a lot.” Allwardt said. “They ’re not the whole team. They get a lot of thc spikes, but that third game. “Right here, right now. you decide how this they can’t do it without the passes and lhe is going to end," is what Carpenter said she sets." • Mater did a solid job of passing and setting, told her girls. “You’re cither going to push this lo the end and take this or you’re going to leading the Lions with 16 assists and also adding seven digs. Allwardt finished with two lay down and be done.” kills and five digs. They responded. “1 would say that that it wasn’t an easy Allwardt, a senior, said she had similar win,” Ancincova said. “Il was a hard victory. comments during that break. “I was just telling lhe team, ‘do you want Hie girls were amazing. We worked like a this?'” A!lw;irdt said. “Give it everything you team.” Thompson settling in as the Vikings’ new athletic director by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tai Thompson is going from creating goals for one athletic program, the Lakewood girls’ basketball program, to creating and carry ing out the singular goal for all of them. Thompson is finishing off his first weeks as the new athletic director at Lakewood High School, where he is replacing Wayne Piercefield. That singular goal according to Thompson is To create a great high school athletics experience for our student-athletes. To make sure we’re try ing lo create competitive sports programs without sacrificing the high school experience." For four years now Thompson has been the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball coach, and he’s coached basketball at one level or anothrmiw • • • Lakewood's new athletic director Tai Thompson passes out medals during the CAAC-White Conference jamboree which the Vikings hosted in October. (File photo) ristmas Shop Downtown ■ Hastings on thejhomapp^ discover Hastings, and you’ll find there’s more to explore this holiday season. * w Make your shopping and dining experience a very special one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our unique shops & restaurants. vriup where the Holidays hegin!^ er al Lakewood during his seven-year tenure in lhe school system. He began in alternative education and moved to be the travel elemen­ tary physical education instructor this fall. Thompson graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in elemen­ tary education. Although he says he's not a Lakewood lifer because of his start in West Virginia. Thompson has fallen in love with Lakewood athletics. "I really am excited about where thc athlet­ ic program has been going under Wayne Piervctield.” Thompson said, “and I want lo continue that vision and adjust to whatever changes need to take place ” Thompson said that Piercefield, who moved on lo a job as the principal at West Elementary, has been very helpful throughout the transition as has athletic department sec­ retary Lisa Spcloskey. " The first three weeks have been a constant learning process. The things 1 expected to be dealing with right now were scheduling and getting ready for the winter sports," Thompson said. •‘There are a lot more details to every event that 1 expected, which is fine. I'm enjoying Thompson said he will coach the varsin girls’ basketball team again this winter aiU| see how things progress from there. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-11-21.pdf 96fa827adf8e5bb8af56ac6390004f14 PDF Text Text Rutland approves pay increase 911 cente^«xpansion deserves discussion See Story on Page 6 All-Barry County teams revealed See EiHt°rtal otl page 4 See Story oh Pages 14-15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 V’U'-un A' 1 trio 1 INGS VOLUME 160, No. 47 ANNER Thursday. November 21 2O13 PRICE 75C Questions posed over use of taxpayer funds at 911 YMCA serving as warming center YMCA Camp Algonquin opened its doors this week to sene as a warming center for residents who were without electricity due to Sunday’s The camp, at 2055 hvquois Trail. Hastings, is open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seven overnight shelters were created earlier in the week, with help from the American Red Cross of West Michigan, including St. Edward Catholic Church in Like Odessa, which wa> the Ionia County facility. By Wednesday morning, shelters in Calhoun, Kent and Ionia counties were scheduled to be closed at 5 p.m. Shelters will remain open 24 hours a day in Berrien. Cass. Kalamazxxi. and Van Buren counties as long as there is a need, said Kelly Hudson of the Red Cross in a press release issued Wednesday. A list of open shelters is updated regu­ larly at w ww.redcR)ss.org.'nss. by Fran F’averman Srn// Writer An addition to the Barry County 911 Dispatch Center at no cost to taxpay ers might appear to be a slam dunk good deal. Except taxpayers may already have paid for the estimated $500,000 training and meet­ ing room that the agency insists it so badly needs. Eyebrows were raised this week when requests for bid advertisements for the pro- posed 2,444-M]uar«-foot «Jdilion lo lhe agency’s headquarters on Nashvi||e R(j.t ;ust southeast of Hastings appearj jn |ns( week»s issues of the Banner and the Reminder Year 2009 Many may question how over $500,006 in excess funds could have accumulated since a one-mill, five-year operating millage was approved bv V(JtcR jn 2009. More of a concern may be the project currently proposed would appcar l0 a cap_ ital expenditure — ^parate from the operat- | | I | I g I I I I | | All non-perishable items will be donat| ed to the United Way Fresh Pood I Initiative. Turkeys will be awarded in various cat­ egories, including a raffle at the conclu­ sion of the run. Visit ymcaofbarrycounty.org lor more information, including a race route rnap. | County Democrats to show building, welcome candidate A spiffed-up and polished Thomas Jefferson Hall will greet likely Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer in Hastings Friday. Dec. 13. when the Barry County Democrats hold a spe­ cial Madc-in-Michigan dinner from 6 to 9 p m. The historic building at 328 S. Jefferson St., which was the formet Odd Fellows building, recently underwent its latest ren­ ovation phase with a new roof and is now undergoing interior w'ork. including paint­ ing and window treatments. To celebrate those renovations, honor some of its longest-serving members and provide Barry' County its first in-person introduction to Schauer, who has put in his bid for governor in the November 2014 election, the local Dem- are plan­ ning a public dinner featuring pasties and fudge. Sc hauer wdl address the group and likely be part of a special presentation honoring Mel and Alberta Goebel of Delton, who have given years of service to many local and stale causes, as well as to the Barry (ouniy Democratic Party For dinner reservations or lor more information, call 269 664-5430 or 269­ 145-8832. Approved Final Budget 0.750 1,631,196.02 2,617.525.00 1,325,882.74 2010 0.875 1519,721.42 1,566.425.00 1,917.449.15 2011 0.600 1,102,662.46 1,667,127.00 1,467,761.78 2012 0.750 1,201,078.27 1,588,634.00 1,432,617.54 2013 0.600 1,072,715.69 1,563,275.00 1,134.732.54* 6,527,373.86 9,002,986.00 7,278,443.75.* Totals: Levy = lax rate hoard chooses lo establish Amount Approsed - Budpet plan, Final Budget = Monies actually speni •thru 10ZJ1C013 < Data provided by Barry County 911 Diipati h Center A chart showing the levy history of the five-year, one-mil operational millage passed by county voters in 2009. Turkey Trot returns Thursday Individuals and families are invited to start Thanksgiving Day wnh a 5K run or walk around Algonquin Lake. Barry County \ MCA. United Way, Pennock Health and Wellness are co­ sponsoring the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Nov. 28. Check-in will be at 7’30 a.m. at Algonquin Lake Community Association parking lot; Race begins at 8:30 a.m The fee for the 5K walk or run is $20 plus two new nun-perishable foods. The family fee is S60 for up to four family members (at least one adult»plus two new non-perishable foods. Additional family member may sign up for $5 each. Registrations and food Herns are being accepted at Pennock Health and Wellness Center and the YMCA office. Amount Raised Homeowner Jeff Rabbers and friends gather debris from his barn in Woodland Township after it was damaged in Sunday’s storms. See story on page 2. ing and maintenance fund millage approved by taxpay ers in 2009. For some it’s just a matter of defining the word, "operations.” "Operations encompasses everything it takes to make that organization work." says Phyllis Fuller, director of the Barry County 911 Dispatch Center. Ilte proposed addition to the original building would be a room of 2.444 square feet to serve as a training and meeting facility. Indeed, lhe building which was constructed in 1992, has recently had constrictions placed on it that will require some operational adjust­ ments. Until a recent state building code interpretation, lhe agency had used a below­ ground operations room for training and for meetings ol the 911 Authority Board. Tom Thompson of Professional Code­ Inspectors Inc., and the proposed project’s architect. Land Design Inc., which is the building’s original architect, have stated that a state building code prohibits such uses because the operations center room does not have a direct exit to the outside grounds. The building also had received a variance from the state Construction Board of Appeals from a requirement for an automatic sprinkler system because of the location of all the center's elec­ tronics. Since 2007. board meetings and training sessions have been held in other facilities available in the area. A 911 website posting lists organizations that could also use the proposed facility for meetings most of which currently meet in other public facilities centrally located in Hastings. When asked if there were arrange­ ments with the organizations to use the pro­ posed facility. Fuller said there v.ere not. Most of these organizations currently meet in other public facilities. See 911, page 2 County pulls ptag on remote attendance discussion by Doug VanderLaan Editor Backwater Barry County missed another step on the technology superhighway Tuesday when county commissioners voted 7-0 to end discussion on allowing members to attend meetings by teleconference. That was the lake of Commissioner Jim DeYoung who made the motion lo withdraw lhe subject from further discussion following controversy that erupted over his proposal that would have accommodated commission­ ers on vacation or unable to attend meetings because of illness or other commitments. "There are dinosaurs and nay-sayers out there who yell and stomp their feet and beat their chests and tell us how bad we are if we (jon’t believe the exact same things they do,’’ DeYoung railed in his reluctant request to remove his idea from consideration. "... Anyone who comes up with new ideas gets tarred and feathered because it’s not what we do here in Barry County." DeYoung forwarded lhe proposal to amend county bylaws to allow remote attendance at a Nov. 5 committee-of-thc-whole meeting, but reaction to his own individual interest m making the suggestion came immediately from Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg and grew in the intervening two weeks to include township officials who lectured lhe board al its next two meetings tor even considering the idea. In yielding to public pressure Tuesday, DeYoung protested that others had improper­ ly misdirected the focus of the discussion to his interest in leaving for three months rather than to the possibilities that teleconferencing meeting attendance could offer. "Our board chair, in a passing flip state­ ment, all of a sudden made this issue about me and not about electronic attendance." said DeYoung al Tuesday’s committee-of-thewholc meeting. "It’s not about me — it’s for all those who would like to have the chance to lake part when they're absent. "Beware, fellow commissioners. We let bullies push us around and tell us who we arc and what we should do." Stolsonburg was also immediate in his response to DeYoung Tuesday. “I was not trying to be a bully,” said Stolsonburg of his Nov. 5 confrontation w hen he challenged DeYoung to "be real" and to admit that the timing of the proposal repre­ sented DeYoung’s desire to leave for three months but still be able to participate in coun­ ty business. ”1 felt like the rest of the board was not understanding that you were going lo be gone for a length of time." Some commissioners apparently were. "Jim was gone last winter but missed three meetings total in a 3 1/2 months." pointed out Commissioner Jim Dull. "A lot of people 1 talked to asked if we were allowing a com­ missioner lo leave for three months, but that was not the issue at all. The issue was (he ability to have electronic communication so we could attend when not here. "It would be great if everybody could be here every week But do we want the input of seven people or are wc going to be so narrow minded that you can’t g0 anywhere?” Commissioner Joyce Snow complimented DeYoung on his framing of the issue and noted that remote meeting participation has occurred in the past. "1 think you said it very well," said Snow’ to DeYoung. "I would stHI likc |Q see us gel something in place. We’ve done interviews for committee assignments by telephone and no one complains about that." DeYoung's proposal also got affirmation from Hastings resident Tom Whec|cr, wbo. during the meeting s pub|ic comn)cn[ p<.n0(l. addressed what he ^lej ••moslI,. nega,ive propaganda to reader, l0 a jve in. ion" on the issue. No act in Michigan prohibits remote attendance, and he Open Meetings Act allows it. pointed Out Whcc](.r ..^ sure many of you board the question. Should a commissioner be allowed to attend a mecIj ldeeonference? J I. / ,1ufKU1'isv Vi/i141 s Wfong question, t should be 'Wouldlou t M u ub hc oliiaal be present Orabs ... ’ 1 Hastings Charter’ . r »• n Brown, as he did P h board at its Nov. 12*" hc addW*t,J". question was "a mill*fd issue of “the lack <>h ’ ™'CS fn”” for three months whjfe X,p4>'er 'vP™'114"' " a vacation financed J .4 “"’■n.sstoner .s on Barry County “h taxpayer money. 7 ^miissioners arc paid See Cqunty page 3 A Barry Intermediate School District bus lies on its side in a ditch Tuesday morning after a accident that injured five students and the driver. (Photo by Elden Shellenbarger) Five students, driver injured in bus accident by Julie Makarcwicz Stuff Writer Five Barry Intermediate School District special-needs students and a bus driver were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings Tuesday morning after their bus crashed into a ditch on M-43 near Anders Road in I lope Township. The accident occurred at about 7.35 a.m. Barry’ County Sheriff’s deputies said the bus apparently was northbound on M-43 when it lost control for an unknown reason and rolled onto it’s side into the southbound ditch. The five students and the driver were the only ones on the bus al the time, and all were wearing scat belts. Three students were released after being treated at Pennock Hospital Tuesday. One student was reported­ ly being held overnight for observation, and another student was transferred to a Kalamazoo hospital for further observation. The driver also was treated and released Hiesday at Pennock. Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Ronna Steel said the driver is a seasoned veteran bus driver who has been Wlth Barr> LSD tor 15 years. "She’s one of lhe best,” said Steel. Steel said she and her staff were at lhe hos­ pital with the families Tuesday. "Any time a student is injured, we want to do every thing we can to help and support lhe families," said Steel. "We love our children, and wc don’t want anyone of them to even have a scratch. Even a minor injury is not okay." Two passersby reportedly climbed into the tipped bus, cut the children free from their seat belts and lifted them out through the emergency hatch of lhe bus. Sheriff’s deputies said the accident remains under investigation. It is unknown why the bus left the road and tipped into the ditch. Steel said the driver has one other accident report on file from 2011 when a car reported­ ly sideswiped the bus. The accident was not lhe fault of the bus driver, according to the report. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by Michigan Slate Police from lhe Wayland Post. Hastings BIRCH fire department. Delton Fire Department, Thomappte Emergency Services and Mercy Ambulance J �Page 2 - Thursday. November 21. 2013 - The Hastings Bannof Windstorm tak I II I ■ I A downed tree on Fifth Avenue in Lake Odessa Is cut up and High wmds pushed several branches into the siding of this house on Coats Grove Road. One branch remains Workers from a local tree service cu P n of iarge lree that (e|| along South Jefferson Street in Hastings during S d y ®n'ngs slorm The branches of the downed tree grazed the roof of the house to the north. Monday, after storms blew through tho village Sunday afternoo impaled. by Bonnie Mattson * Staff Writer The faniih of Jett and Margaret Rabbets of Coals Grove Road w ill be extra grateful this 1 hank.sgh ing. even though they will be with­ out the bam that has stcxxl sentinel at their Woodland Township home. "We re safe. Flic house is standing. We’ll be okay.” is how Margaret summed up lhe damage wrought when a windstorm blew through the area Sunday afternoon. The Rabbets’ 106-)cur-old home narrowly mis'ed damage by the straight-line winds that destroyed the bam ju4t west of lhe house. Margaret was home with the couple’s three children. 14-year-old Gabe. Il-year-old Emilie and 8-} ear-old Jonah. They were watchine television, monitoring the weather reports that had Barry Count) under a severe thunderstorm warning. At about 4:10 p.m.. the television went out. Margaret got up and looked out lhe w indow. Seeing a world of white, caused by horizontal rain, die quickly ushered the children and family dog to the basement, a mere 10 to 15 feel from where the) were in the living room. "By lhe time we reached the basement door, it was oxer.” said Margaret. "1 looked out the kitchen window, and the bam was gone.” While Gabe said it was very loud. Margarel said she doesn’t remember hearing any sound. Il is likely that straight-line winds caused die damage, not a tornado. Straight-line winds push debris in the direction the wind is blow­ in:. I hc violently rotating winds of a tornado scatter debris in different directions. Straight­ lure winds can be just as powerful :is a torna­ do. how ex er. Margaret said she called her husband, w ho was on the job with the Department of Natural Resources. She told him what had happened, and that every one was safe. The winds had taken lhe lops of three large maple trees in front of the house. Volunteers from the Woodland Township Fire Department helped dear tree brunches from one side of the circle drive so Margaret could get out. Two windows were broken, and the siding was punctured in several places by tree limbs being driven in by the .strong winds. "This 106-year-old house saved us,” said Margaret. It was not known what al! will be lost in the barn, since most of the contents were buried. Jonah's bicycle was recovered — a bright spot in the chaos. Jeff was hoping to be able to recover woodworking tools that belonged to his grandfather. Neighbors showed up Monday morning to help with cleanup, and several of Jeff’s co­ workers came from Barry . Kent. Allegan and Muskegon counties to lend a hand. Phyllis Fuller, director of Barry County Central Dispatch, called Sunday’s storm an unprecedented weather event. Temperatures reached 63 degrees before lhe storm blew in in the late afternoon, settled down, seemed to re-energize w ith heavy gusts around 8 p.m.. quieted down, resurged, and then continued to gust up to 25 miles pur hour throughout the night. From 4 p.m. to midnight. Barry Central Parts of the Rabbets' barn are retrieved from an adjacent cqrnfield. for now’,” said Shannon. "The roof, which w as re-shingled in 2012, will have to be replaced, but we hope we can wait until spring lo do the whole thing.” 911, This house on Washington Boulevard in Lake Odessa is damaged after a large limb broke off a tree in the backyard Nov. 17. Straight-line winds take the tops off of three iarge maple trees on Coats Grove Road during Sunday afternoon’s storms. Dispatch received 573 calls, said Fuller, 363 of those were calls. "Literally hundreds of downed trees and wires were reported due to the high winds," she said Monday. "To make matters worse, around 150 911 calls from Allegan and Ottawa ’rolled’ into Barry County 911. The capabilities of the phone and radio system were definitely tested yesterday and everyone — including police. fire, and EMS — who was working deserves a standing ovation for their professionalism and dedication.” Fuller said dispatchers stayed late, reported early, and one worked who was scheduled to be on vacation. St. Edward’s Church in Lake Odessa opened as a Red Cross shelter Monday, and YMCA Camp Algonquin near Hastings was open Tuesday as a place for residents w iihout power to warm up or take showers. Shawn and Shannon Morrow likely will not forget their first November in Lake Odessa, after moving from Tennessee in July to a home on Washington Boulevard. Straight-line winds did extensive damage to their home. A large tree on the back side of the house to the west lost a large limb that fell into the roof of the house, across a deck, and into a small detached garage to the north. Twelve-year-old Jasmine watched from the kitchen window as the huge limb came down. Il happened so fast, no one else in lhe family even heard the limb fall. Several holes in the roof, as well as damage to the soffit and rafters caused leaks that will have to be repaired immediately. Two sliding glass doors, six and eight feet wide, avoided damage. "We may have to do some temporary fixes New varsity basketball coaches among Hastings school board approvals by Sandru Ponsctto Staff Writer Alter serving as the hoys basketball coach for 23 years. 20. the vanity coach, Don Schils. the principal of Northeastern Elementary, ha-, vacated the bench, and for­ mer Hasting* High School art teacher Steven Storrs has liecn named his successor. Schils said he was .stepping down as varsi­ ty couch bccaure he was try ing to balance as .! principal, coach, father and husband. "I will still be invoked in basketball, but just more behind the scenes," he said. l he girls varsity b.r ketball team will have a new coach, as well. Veteran Hastings teacher Michael Engle was appointed to lead the squad alter last year’s coach, Ric h Mains kx'-L a teaching position at another district over the summer. Storrs' and Engle’s coaching assignments were among other items on the personnel report approved Monday evening by the Hastings Area Schools Board of liducalion. Other coaching and school personnel appoint­ ments include Scott Allan. JV boys basket­ ball; Fiurcn Batenburg, freshman girls bas­ ketball. Jodd Bates, boys diving coach; Ty ler Bultem.i, boys swimming coach: Adam Case, JV girls basketball: Patrick Coltson, eighth grade boys basketball; Devon Dubois, hockey coach; Michael Goggins, varsity wrestling; Amy Hubbell, varsity competitive cheer; Linsey Jacinto, seventh grade cheer coach; Dennis Redman, JV wrestling coach; Bun Wilson, seventh grade boy> basketball, Amanda Zalewski. JV competitive cheer; Jodi Pennington and Andrea Schick, substi­ tute bus drivers; Kelli Tobias, part-time administrative assistant, administration. Nancy Hammond was reassigned at Star Elementary as a health care parnprofessiomil 1. In other business, the fa anf-Approved an amen^eJio the 2013-14 budget to reflect S842.pt additional rev­ enues due m pan to higher-than-anticipated ctirollment and an expe^lJ million, or 6 Percent, fund balance allh end of the fiscal year. June 30. 2014. Sl’so'nXb an donalion of on behJf ,,r the llasung' unity Clu > ,0 p,„f o|lie disliince 7' ces tor the boys C'^tcams. Recognized nienib^ 1 K Anierican . . s* The family is taking the situation in stride. "Every one is okay,” she said. “This is just a bump in the road.” continued from page 1 Complicating the timing of the project is the fact that the original five-year, 1-mill approval will come up for a renewal request of taxpayers in 2014. But some taxpayers question that necessity — and even lhe use of the current fund balance for the proposed building renovation. "Why, if they have all that money are they asking for more?" asks Cynthia Oppenhuizen of Irving Township, a retired corporate chief financial officer. "Do they hav'e a future large expense? Otherwise, are they asking for more money because they can?" The $1.6 million surplus did come some­ what unexpectedly as taxable property values continued their tumble as the 2009 millage was passed and established tax rates persisted at their higher rates. In the years prior to taxable property values declining, the agency accumulated a cash bal­ ance currently at $1.6 million, according to Fuller. Money from that balance is currently invested by County Treasurer Susan Vandecar and is used to meet some budget expenditures when necessary’. AB of the income generated from investments remains with the agency. In every’ year of the five-year millage, the 911 agency has also never levied the full one mill in taxes that it was allowed (sec accom­ panying chart). lite language of the millage renewal pro­ posal most likely to be on the August primary’ ballot currently states the funds can be used for operations and maintenance of the county­ wide E-9H Emergency Telephone and Central Dispatch System. If levied al its full rate — down to 0.9816 mills due to mandat­ ed Headice Amendment deductions — on all real and personal property within the county, the possible runew-al millage would generate approximately S1.S04.130 in its first calendar year. The Barry County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center was created in 1991 under the terms of a state statute allowing county boards of commissioners to create such agen­ cies. The original statute provided for funding through a levy to be determined by the state and a separate levy to be assessed by coun­ ties; also provided in the statute was a provi­ sion for a ballot question for funding subject to lhe approval of voters. In other words, a millage levied by the county for the benefit of the emergency sen ices authority. l he Barry County Commissioners of that time chose to allow the agency to ask for a millage. An initial levy of I mill was passed and reduced in subsequent years by the Headlee Amendment to its current level of 50.9816 mills- Besides lhe millage the state also levies a surcharge of $0.21 per month effective on July L 2013 in Barr) County for telephonic communications to be collected by the provider of the service; most of that money is returned to the counties on a popu­ lation basis. Fuller said the tax by itseli would not pro­ vide enough revenue to .support the opera­ tions of the center. She observed that although it would currently catch people who do not n the rn'illage, it would also impose another L on those w ho do. The current millage was passed in 2009 and set io expire in 2014; the rate is $ 9816. ’ ., (|iat would cost the owner ot a home U th a taxable value ot $50,(XX) about $49.00 W,Vcar. A renewal proposal prepared by County Clerk Pamela Jarvis retains the lan­ guage and terms of the 2009 proposal. But given the agency’s cash position of $1.6 million, which even assuming the cost of the addition would remain approximately $1.1 million, another question arises concern­ ing the agency's proposed levy of $0.75 mills to support its 2014 approved budget of $1,598,100. The proposed rate would repre­ sent an increase from the 2013 levy of S0.60 mills. ?. "■ Another resource available to the county comnussionerx is the right to-!evy without voter approval an additional tax of $0.42 a month; this lax would be very broad-based and would catch residents who have tele­ phonic communications without being prop­ erty earners. The amount of the surcharge is based on the population of counties. Barry with a population under 75,000 is allowed to levy $0.42. For example an apartment dweller in Kent County will find a charge of $0.45 per month each for a wireless phone and a landline phone. A second source of funding, governed by legislation passed in 2007 is the state sur­ charge on all forms of telephonic communi­ cation. A monthly telephone bill in BarryCounty will show a $0.21 surcharge from the provider of lhe service; if a family has a land­ line, whether lhe provider is a traditional service, a cable company, a satellite company, or a voice-over-internet provider, the state's charge will be collected by the provider. If members of the family also have mobile tele­ phones. there will be a charge for each. The amount of money estimated by Fuller, for the current budget year is about $ 192,000.00. This money does come w ith some restric­ tions and state oversight; however it docs per­ mit capital expenditures. Among the permit­ ted capital expenditures are additions and ren­ ovations of existing facilities. While the levy is $0.21, not all flows through to the agency The statute requires that 87.5 percent of the levy raised in lhe county be returned to the county with the balance allocated to the serv­ ice provider for administrative costs at 7 75 penx-m. The Michigan State Police IWeive 1.88 percent tor the operation of a regional dispatch center for 911 calls and 1.87 percem for administrative costs for a total of 3.75 oer. cent. The remaining balance goes to service prov.dem lor billing and collection costs n No'of that goes to the Barry Countv Dispatch Center; the City of It,.• Downtown Development Authority. s S Development Funding Authority, and the Village of Middleville n? Development Authority „nder lh* pernutung tax-incremental funding for nnA Will receive $27,761 (hue ‘7?1 DDAs amount available to the emergenev U1C to $1,776,368. <ry-»Ky authority As the agency awaits the Dec open sealed bids on the propose question of how an agency cm funds designated for operation? i . it lO ’hc .lf> UMng ~ d nance for what appears k> be a c .nia,nle' diture still causes pause in th c5)ltal expenBany Connty taxp^ ""hc ,n,,"ls <’• >ome agency is not being requiredt^.'-' k'* , “ Ihc voters for approv al. ^^k to (he Fuller is careful to expl posed project would inclide r , 1 he pro' existing heating and ven.it ep,ace^ent of storagesystem.^hkh,wh “ r”*1 "a,cr‘ without breakdowns are lunclioning 30-yearlife expectancy. dpproau'hing their �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2013 - Page 3 COUNTY^ continued from page 1 benefitsmwhich$h9’5(K ,Kr ycar In s‘'Ur>’ °nd Browrtover th,. .J*\bcen a tiig objection of *,Comnus..U)ne/lV , Part-time vnkhl P,nnncd to 1>c n kn^n during hk am “al was not ,nttdc sons ” di™/ ? » campaign for obvious reatate’, cKL^C< ,Bn,w" • “>" h‘"'sonwbodj ’-■';l a<Pai<) to boor’-' L S nione- ~ taxpayer money TY.yJ'^avc ^cn just that argument that n71 o P <ned dc,lcct in positioning techhelirinv pU US ‘'kilily to redefine politics as I e iarry County take a major step on the superhighway • of who think that local politics s i all about sitting in the coffee shop and ,as ,in^ wd with the good ol’ boys just 1 on t get n. he said Tuesday. “Don’t gel me wrong. Personal relationships and one-on-one conversations are extremely important, and I on t disagree that a personal, physical pres­ ence is stii) the best kind of representation. Ul to Say that that’s the only kind of repre- "Commissioner DeYoung planned to be a part-time official, and that was not made known during his campaign for obvious reasons. But how better else could you get a paid vacation on somebody’s else’s money — taxpayer money to boot?’’ Jim Brown mentation that’s acceptable in Barry County is just narrow minded.” In another statement made at the close of Tuesday’s meeting. DeYoung asserted that he had discussed his travel plans with no one at Tuesday ’s meeting and does not plan on being gone for three months, though, at the Nov. 5 meeting where he first floated the proposal, be ehided Stolsonburg on publicly identifying the three months during which he would be absent from his home. DeYoung also used another issue to lash out at the Hastings Banner, which has carried both sides of his controversial proposal. DeYoung charged lhe newspaper with taking a “cheap shot” at his former employer. Thomapple Manor, in a Nov. 14 article which listed five Economic Impact Awards given at the Nov. 7 Barry County Economic Development Summit. "There was more hoopla given in the arti­ cle about the new spray plaza and pizza place relocation than about the S6.5 million invest­ ment by Thomapple Manor that has resulted in 30 jobs." accused DeYoung. "What the Banner had to say about it was ’The Cottages at 'Thomapple Manor recently overcame chal­ lenges to opening the 23-bed dementia facili­ ty.’ That was a cheap shot with no recognition for the award just given. This, following no mention of their recent citation free survey, only the second one in the history' of the coun­ ty-owned facility. "J-Ad had a chance to make up for lhe first time they passed on commending the facility and they blew* it. Shame on you. J-Ad Graphics — again." In other business Tuesday, the board: • Recommended for official approval at next week’s board of commissioners meeting County chance to Pan wh(!n|tie^ absent. J"n DeYoung a quote fo'""no pr<^tt*nsfll'on specific ..cess .nsuwln,p|1?’S’mst wttemd h'F. C°u ^unvTliec. incurred aga'ost the co^ •> for t|lc $5(X) ’XS- aPP^n .. ,ht. county cooperative agTeemi,nt ( । health and substance £ menial nated by Southwest Mlchi w* Health."^ ^l»de,fwmX°of a substance use m Wer oversight policy board which appn»« and serves as an adv^ 8 other funding source I’tidgcts. F . Recommended the appoi David McInty re 0 » four-year term on the Department of Human Sen|CC5 Chelscy A' en ovler to a pania|, h ends Oct. 31.2014. . Recommended the app„inlmcnts Qf Sandy Koran, Terry Dennison. Sharon Zebrow ski and Virginia Redman to three-vear terms on lhe Commission on Aging Board County resident holds courthouse protest and Angela Miller to the remainder of a oneycar term • Discussed with representatives of the solid waste oversight committee the direction of discussions regarding recycling plans in hc county. After IX months of study, the com­ mittee had presented the board a proposal for a county wide recycling program June 18. That met with lukewarm response from com­ missioners who leaned toward recycling pro­ grams being conducted by individual town­ ships. That discussion picked up again Tuesday with some commissioners even mak­ ing apologies for their own lack of input or direction into lhe process. "We didn’t set any parameters," conceded Commission Ben Geiger. “1 feel that was a failure on my part and now you’re coming back for direction." “We want to know if you want us to push forward," responded Jeff Mansfield. The board agreed with a committee request that a meeting of representatives from all 16 townships, along with other community lead­ ers be held to discuss future directions and possibilities. The board meets next for its official meet­ ing Tuesday, Nov. 26. in its meeting chambers al the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings, beginning at 9 a.m. "A lot of people I talked to asked if we were allowing a commis­ sioner to leave for three months, but that was not the issue at all. The issue was the ability to have electronic communication so we could attend when not here. Jim Dull --------------------------------- ——----- —. More than half of Michigan’s 83 coun­ ties have taken positions on remote meeting attendance by county commis­ sioners. The accompanying chart was prepared for Barry County commission­ ers since they were to discuss the issue Tuesday. Remote Participation Alcona* Alger Allegan Alpena Antrim Benzie Branch Cheboygan Clare Crawford Eaton** Genesee Gogebic Grand Traverse* *■“ Huron Ingham Ionia . Iosco Jackson Kalamazoo Kent Keweenaw Lake Ijjpccr Ixclanau Lcnewce Livingston Mackinac Manistee Mason Mecosta Midland Missaukee Monroe Muskegon Newaygo Oceana Ogemaw Ontonagon Otsego Ottawa Presque Isle Saginaw Schoolcraft**** St. Clair St. Joseph TUscola VanBuren Wexford Remote Voting N Y N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Y N Y N N N N N N N N N N N N Y N N N N N Y N N N Y N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Y N N N N N Y N N N 7 N Y N N . N N Y 7 N • N N N N N N N N Y N N •If a member is absent, they don’t get to vote; not utilizing remote participation • ‘BimaI Rules don’t specifically provide for remote participation and voting •••Has been done in past; not in board rules; only I x in a number of years ••••No policy - hasc not done it in the past I GET ALL THE NEWS I OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Laura Christensen talks with Fox 17 news about the reasons she is protesting in front of the Barry County Courthouse Tuesday. Holiday Express Loan Fast...Easy....and a great rate! Let ns get your holidays started on the right track! Laura Christensen, armed with docu­ mentation, stands outside the Barry County Courthouse in protest Tuesday. Barry County resident Laura Christensen took her fruslralion with Barry County offi­ cials lo the streets Tuesday, demonstrating outside of the courts and law building with placards and handouts for passersby against what, she says, has been inadequate treatment regarding custodial issues and abuse issues regarding her 7 year old son. After years of abuse and treatment for physical and psychological damage, Christensen alleges that Barry County offi­ cials in a number of different areas ignored, mishandled or violated laws or state treatment guidelines. Christensen reported that her case has been assigned lo a neighboring county, but she’s still.intent on calling attention to the abuses she’s endured in Barry County. What was hoped would be an ongoing protest vigil apparently ended late Tuesday. 12 Month Loan at Protesting actions of the Barry County system, Laura Chrbge the courthouse on Center Street Tuesday, Nov. 19, next to POste.c?°? stands outside b of hor son. o Interest �Page 4 Thursday. Novej-nbr-r 21. 2013 - TM Hastings Bunner Did you SC©? Large fund balances aren’t always good for taxpayers Bovine bliss bX coun^home!o 2W00 cXXl ha? ’° 'a‘' We’re dedicating (his space lo a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that ^Prcsu’”^ B;irr> Co»*nty. jf V0ll have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml - . or email neusOrj.adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal inionnation. d. know? Ticket to smile Do you recognize this officer or the driver? The car is a Plymouth Cranbrook. a Chrysler vehicle that was made only from 1951 to 1953. Where was the photo taken? Why** What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in lhe photos and pro­ vide a little more information about lhe event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, wc want to hear from you. .Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058; email newsf'i j-adgniphics.com: or call 269-945­ 9554. We received no response to last week’s photo of two men from the local American Legion counting money. BUSINESS BRIEFS Biofuels plant opens flex-fuel station Carbon Green BioFnergy is hosting a rib bon cutting ceremony Friday. Nov. I5. and tout to mark lhe launch of its new Hex fuel station in Lake Odessa. Inc new fueling station will offer locally grown, Michigan-nude biofuels. ConMnners can fill up with 1.85 lor ju>t $!.H5 per gallon from 8 a m. to 4 p.m on the day of the launch The station will #|M> have E30, 1215 and ElO fuel available-. Hie flex-fuel station will be open and available io the public 24 hour a day. seven day* a week What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: 'Hie Detroit Lions in first place? Yes. fans, it’s as certain as the traditional Lions win on Thanksgiving Day. Is it time to order Super Bowl tickets? OS' Yes. book ’em 100% No. arc you crazy? Tax-and-spend seems to be the rule with many in government today. Politicians seem to forget that our nation is coming out of one of the worst economic times we’ve experienced since lhe Great Depression, and, even though business and industry has done everything possible to cut costs and to streamline operations, government lags in identifying ways to control its growth. A prime example of this was contained in a public notice in last week’s Reminder and Hastings Banner. The notice was from Barry County Central Dispatch (911) requesting bids for a new $500,000 train­ ing center. The problem for me is that, when tax­ payers originally approved a one-mill levy in 2009 to operate the central dispatch facility, they were asked for tax money to fund operations. 1 don’t think voters envi­ sioned that al some point the annual lax levy would build up a fund balance in excess of $1.6 million. It’s from those excess tax money that the current board wants to take half a million dollars to build a new training center. I wonder how taxpayers would feel about using money they approved to oper­ ate the center being used for a capital expense whose necessity seems question­ able To give readers a little history, the 911 facility and services dates back to 1989 w hen the county board of commissioners began work to set up a county-wide, con­ solidated central dispatch program. Commissioners turned over the respon­ sibility to County Coordinator Judith Peterson to form interest groups to gener­ ate support and put in place the necessary providers to make lhe transition possible. Individual groups looked at financing, hardware, software and the potential of a central dispatch facility. in early 1991. the county hired a full­ time director. Charlie Nystrom. to oversee lhe process and to implement the 911 emergency telephone system. After months of planning and hard work, as well as the dedication of commit­ tee members under Nystrom’s leadership, lhe county board approved the plan in August of 1991. As a part of the plan, an administrative board was sei up to oversee staffing and finance of the operation Representatives were appointed from governmental enti­ ties throughout the county lo serve on lhe administrative board, along with represen­ tatives from the county police, Tire and emergency agencies 10 serve on the tech­ nical committee. After looking over the options for lhe best location to house the dispatch servic­ es, the committee decided that building a stand-alone center, operating independent­ ly of existing public safely agencies, was in lhe best interest of taxpayers. To fund the operation, commissioners recommended a county property tax of up to I mill, lite revenue would pay for building the facility, the purchase of equipment and related services and hiring the necessary staffing, lite tax was placed on the ballot in August 1990 and was approved by voters. In an article written by Nystrom in 1994 he said. “We knew that once the building was completed, there would be no going back to voters for more money at a later date.” Nystrom went on to say that the facility was built to meet FEMA specifications. Even though the 911 board didn’t gel anyfunding. it followed government specifi­ cations. Nystrom also said that space would be made available for lhe county’s emer­ gency management department, which could turn into an emergency operating center if a counlywide emergency occurred. ... . ’ lhe new facility in Hastings Charter Township would have telecommunica­ tions. offices, an equipment room, two kitchens, an employee lounge, lockers and exercise area, along with a large training room. Nystrom also stressed that a umque feature of the building would be lots of windows for staff members to help reduce lhe intensity of working m a stressful situ- :"s"nce it was built, the 911 Dispatch Center has conducted its meetings and training sessions in the training center area In 2007. however, Barry County code inspectors deemed that the "total lower level of the building is allocated to the EOC function and is to only be used for the purpose of accommodating the emergency management activities. No more meetings, no more training sessions in a part of the building that, when it was built, must have had to meet code for those purposes. The 911 Dispatch Center clearly planned to use lhe lower level for meetings and training. In lhe meantime, and in compliance with the code inspection interpretation of 2007. the 911 Dispatch Center has moved its meetings and its training sessions to other venues, such as the Hastings Charter Township Hall. And that’s where I have a problem with the current proposal to spend $500,000 to build a new on-site meeting and training room at the Dispatch Center. First of all. if the facility has a problem meeting code restrictions —- which appar­ ently has to do with fire exits — then build an outside escape off the low er level train­ ing room. And second, wouldn’t it be eco­ nomically prudent to continue meeting off site rather than invest a large sum to build a large addition? When the original facility was built and put into operation, it drew officials from across Michigan and neighboring states who were interested in how we formed lhe county wide system and the facility that supported the operation. Is the problem now that the 911 Dispatch Center board has all this money, members they feel they need lo spend it? Since the county commissioners original­ ly set the agency pp as pn independent board, it doesn’t have to' go back to the county for approval to spend the funds. So. how do taxpayers control the spending habits of the 911 agency — by approving or denying the continuation of lhe mill­ age? The millage is set up on a five-year renewal, so taxpayers will have the oppor­ tunity to vote on its millage extension. Besides the millage, the state also levies a surcharge of 21 cents per month in Barry County for telephonic communications to be collected by lhe service provider and relumed to counties based on their popu­ lation numbers. The problem is that the 911 board has already approved the expansion and will have spent $500,000 or more of the savings before taxpay ers get a chance to voice any concerns over the enlargement of lhe facility. Along with the 911 Dispatch Center expansion, there have been rumblings of other county agencies considering new buildings or expansion plans lhat will put even more pressure on county taxpayers. Looking over the list of meetings and training needs the 911 board prepared. I don’t see where it’s imperative the organi­ zation spend this amount of money right now. One of the requirements for good gov­ ernment is fiscal discipline. I think the tax­ payers of Barry County would be better served if the 911 board continued to use public facilities for which taxpayers arc already on the hook, rather than adding to the cost of operations. It’s not good government lo spend the money with little or no discussion from county taxpayers - voters shouldn’t have to send a message via the next millagc I’rod Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics CITY OF HASTINGS For this week* anXers^0^ “Vthe assassination Of p*eek ? .Ln F Kennedy con? 6siden J h This is a full time position. Must be MCOLES certif h as a police officer in the State of M.chigan, Experience as a police officer is not required but is 0,el2r , Oswa,d Wages and benefits are governed by the collective h, gaining agreement. Please submit resume to H u Police Department. 201 E. State St u 3*bnfis still remain the work ol just On8n"cdy S de 06 man? acted alone. LC° POSITIONS AVAILABLEPOLICE OFFICER Michigan 49058. 269.945.5744. To begin anni 'ngS' process submit resume by December 2 2013 Ca(lon ■J No'0,t1ers "ere involvedJe"y Sarver ?"el of PoticB �Tho Hasting- Banner - Thursday No/omtx'r pt, 2013 •• Page 5 Comnj,ssioners need be present Voters didn’t support part-time representation To the editor: Despilc a|*. County . con,n>versy regarding debate bein tn,ss,oner Jim DeYoung, the nication tcchn?!*^ aboul thtf usc of comrnu* lion miles ” °8y m,sscs the point by a mil- of sunn^0.11'031’00 ,ccbnology and the letter diverxi^° u° l^C cd’lor *s a stalking horse The rrnt l^UI should be put out to pasture, senraf^SUC *s l,'c hick of taxpayer repre°r l^ree ,non,hs. while a commisNs on a vacation financed with taxpay­ er money. r J cnSir. for onc should- be fair for all. Why t the other commissioners be gone at the Y e.lim,c •’Actually they could, legally. But e> don t, at least not yet. This is a sarcastic 1 ea. but why not suspend commissioner meetings for three months so everyone could gone at the same time, and not have to vvorry about a voting quorum? Maybe we should have that debate. Commissioner DeYoung planned to be a part-time official, and that was not made known during his campaign for obvious rea­ sons But how better else could you get a paid vacation on somebody elsc’s money - tax­ payer’s money to boot. That was not possible at his previous job, as director of Thornapple Manor. With all the backlash on this subject. Commissioner DeYoung will need a vacation to recuperate. Unfortunately, the other commissioner’6 don’t have that luxury. They will have to slay behind and defend the fort in his absence, and Barry County taxpayers will be left stuck with the bill and shoveling snow. This is a bad idea and will not fly, especial­ ly with the sings of a mute swan on it. Jim Brown, Supervisor, Hastings Charter Township »»"> C„un1yBo.>nl'’rCO"’",ls''-mer> Trencin^!’-^ policies...f^> h.e a personally pre*”!»' '« ,hc> not ’Teleconferencing m Pnvale\. as ihe business or •carte,* ' ere, such useful, bul participants £ may be representatives ot citizen. if) a foe elected the commissioners are nicy. It meeting room, Urey in^"' "> 'j* human presence of cit^ from the meetings and wish to addreK ,|. • ‘"‘eml the Xs in person. If they a^' rrepresen- in the county for months, they a'n,^sen from the concerns of ,hcir>»re isolated except for the limned few engage tlrern electronica^ .' manage to S Xhe infirm, the.impriL^^^' m Without access to ^l,a|conneclil„" '7f necessity, be unable t0 mjk(. . heard by their elected repre^^ I am mosi concerned by the r^t i <• decisions being made byC(mlrai~Hare not present for the cilUen(). sonaHy aware of the conditions in lhc c0 But there is also a question of how our mon >y is being spent. Wha. would be the cost of a system to allow '“'Mwance participation by the commissioners? Do commissioners receive their salaries e\en lf lhey flre ident in the county year-round9 The accounts of this discussion in the Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. •uCrossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Hastings Banner suggest that Jim DeYoung is planning on being away for three months. I live in the 6th district. I don't recall his plan to be away for a significant part of the year being mentioned in his election campaign. Dr. Kenneth M. Komhciser, Plainwell Correction An article on Hastings Charter Township in the Nov. 14 Banner should have said the Moose Lodge building remains unsold. Lakewood Baptist Church donated its building and land, located across from Lakewood High School, to Manna’s Market after the church disbanded earlier this year. Woodland food pantry recipient of building, land donation Mannans Market will move to new site next year Lakewrxxl Baptist Church, which disband­ ed earlier this year, has donated its church and acreage, located al 7180 Velle Road, to Manna’s Market in Woodland. Manna’s Market Inc., is a food pantry, clothing bank and baby items pantry serving all of Barry County as well as parts of Ionia and Eaton counties. Hounded by Jayne Flanigan and her hus­ band. Dan Hankins, the market opened its doors Feb. 19. 2007. with a mission to offer provisions and pathway* with love and respect to those in need. “Many blessings and thanks to the church for their generous donation,” said Flanigan. Manna’s Market is being assisted in Us repurposing efforts by the Demmer Center for Business Transformation. Eli Broad College of Business. Michigan State University, and has received a scholarship for services pro­ vided by the center The market has no paid staff, relying on volunteers. Flanigan. Hankins and volunteers are in the process of repurposing the property into a dis­ tribution pantry The estimated cost of the repurposing is close to $100,000, said Flanigan, who plans to be in the new location by June of 2014. With the acquisition of the new building and acreage. The market intends to help restore individuals and families. To accom­ plish this, they will move toward being an DIG-IT, INC IS HIRING! 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GOD 1674 S Suit RJ • Hwtins^ Ml morning «•„« lin«- W »"> nursery and preschool availab e Morton,' Celebration 9 a m. & lO-.to a m. Fclkwxhip Time bekwe the srnkv PIE ASANI VIEW FAMILY CHURCH Nursery. vhilJrrr.S niim»tt). >outh W| Ucev Rocd Idling. Ml peup. adult '.:uH rrvup muintry. 49050 hradenhip (tuning (269) 758-3021 xhutch phone. pm. Senuc 6 pm. ftayctTimeWedne^y night* 6.30 7025 Mito Rd P.O. Box 408, taxnet nf Mito Rd A S M-4M. Ikluv.. Ml 49046 Pa^n Roger Gaypanl. l5T! 21U U?-X>. Sunk) Wix^ip QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • p.m- M-79 Ea>t P.O Box 63. Hastings, Ml SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Sc nice ;0 *1 am to 11*30 im. Nut'cty and CMMieiA Mituan CHURCH OF THE NAZARF.NK Faster. Steve OlmMead. Sunday Service 9 Ml : School H xm; Sunday Evening SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON TF.uimU) nigh: Bibk and) prayer time 6 JO pm. to 7:VI p-W CHURCH OF CHRIST 54| N Michigan Ave. Hasting* Phone 269-945-293«. Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship H unt Wednesday Night Bible Study / 49058 Pastor Rev. Jerry BukoAi (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship H 2415 McCunn Rd- Vn Sunday >crxi«* e-'-h ucck: ’ am Morning Prayer Holy Onnmunion the 2nd Sunday of each State^Tad17 f°r{?ed Women>s Giving Circle, in Hastings, presented S5.455 to the Barry County Free Clinic, located at 1230 W. HAS’riNGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1716 North Br.uduay Rex. Ttatro month al «h»Mtn^). 10a.rn.lWy 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. Ml Oyrr. P.'S* Sunday Sdxxd 9.45 Communion (c.-uh week) Rector of Sx Andrew. AMxtthrasis 49O5X Pastor Din Spachman Office Rt Rev David T. Hu«tw,Jc The church phone number i% 269-795­ Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday 2370 and the rectory number »' -69­ 948-9327. Our church wetoitc n Daditninjl Cmemporat) Worship, and Nuncry http Alrax.lo .tndrcwrnatihu* Care Available during worship (infants Mm-T Worship str. Service III 45 a.n>. l-xcrjr.g Scnicc 6 p to., kV:.:.'»-dJ> Excw &rvicc 1 P-*” FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ,W E Wxwxlhn, Ifa-'Unp- Dan Cum.. Sr Pa^'r. Ryan Ro--- Youth fle Phdhe (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Worship; 10.45 am. llm’Ugh age 4). Sunday Schoo! for P.^rcr. Jo 2) M ’-rrr. Muoc Pa.tcr, Sunday Scnicev 9 15 am Sunday Ukcv which i* in communion with F*tcK-l2th is available during 10 45 The United Epiwcpal Church of Worship service . Share the Light Soup School lor oil ugr'.IOJO ant North America and u*e the 1928 fl eslrip Sen,a. 6 par.. Evening Book ot Common Prayer at all cur Sen ice Jr. Youth Gr>x*p 5-7 p m. & >enicvc. Kitchen senes a free meal CKty. Tuoday from 5 to 6 p m. High Youth Group 7-9 p m pm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Family Night 6-30 WcJce Av.ana. Bible Study. Praive StXM for information on MOPS. M-37 South at M-70. Rev. Richatd Moore. Pastor . Church phone 269- Children'v Choir. Sport* MimoncK 945-49^'5. Church Website: www. and Prayer Call Church Office U4S- hopeum et?. Church Fax No.: 269- WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SlS-0007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. LuiJa Bchon- Office hour*. Tue-day. Wcdno^y. Thurs­ 3IS5 N. Broadway. Hi'tings. Ml 4905s paunf Susan D. Obcn. Phene 945-2654 W’-hip Senters Sunday, 9.45 a.m; Sunday School. 10 15 rum. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4xS7 Coat* Grove Pa.flor Rd. Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair aevo- and elevator. Sunday School mHc 9.30 a m. Worship Time 10.30 am. Youth activities call tor informa­ tion. day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School; 10.45 am Monunp Worship Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thni May) Sunday everting wr.net t> pm. SonSbint Yn school tagex 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tut*.. Ehurv from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Mat ' Bible Study at the church Wednesday 6 pm • Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru /\pril); <» pm Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Bnan Teed. Aswvi.itc Pastor. Oliver Bcxis. and Youth Pa'tor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery xnd toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday- School 9.30-1015 xm. classes for tod- d!m thru adult Collet Fellowship LIFEGATE COALMliNITY CHURCH EC. Crank curdiJIy invito you to come wor*hip •• i’l; u. each Sunday at 10.30 am. Interested,tn knowing more about our church'’ PL-asc feel wckismc to call one of these num- berc. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; i3I3; 610 5730 or; Ed Blankenship 301 E State Rd . P.O. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price Phone. 269-948-0900. Website: wwvvhfcgatecc.com. Sun­ day W»m>hip 10 am. Wednesday Life Group 630 pm. a.tn. Worship Servict: 10:30 ,a.m. & Children Church, age 4-tth grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Everting Youth Group 6 pm. and Adult Small Groups Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m.. age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursday s: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a m. and lunch at Wendy‘s, 11:30 am. 3rd Thursday Brunch n: 9 30 xm. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Women’s Bible Study. 502 E Bond SY. lutings. Pastor am.-IO;2O 1005 Docoicr God’s Groce with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, .Vov. 24 - Sunday Worship Hours 8.-00 &. 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Nov. 24 - Men & Women AA 7.00 p.m. Nov. 25 • Recovery Bible Study 7.30 p m. Nov. 26 • Grace Bookies 7 p.nt. Nov. 27 - NO Wcnlwatchers Bible Study. Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving. Nov. 29 - Church GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH f/XlfanvcH Rnad. II.Ming.s. Pustor BobWihon Churvh Phone 269 948­ 2330. PastorHome 269-945-056. h;w!633'i sbegtobd net Sunday Schoo! 9.45 u/n. flershipService .''45 A(ji; Sunday Evening 6 pm flcchcxlay 7 p ra. A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hw y. M-66 south of 9275 S M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml during *ervice (Summer Sei .-Uj!c • AdiTit Sunday School: 9 a *n . Worship A: Children’* Pio.’rjni* 10 j m i Youth Group, C-acr.jni Ibayer, Choir, Chime-.. Pr.ii-c Band. Group. Quilting C mmuntty Ihr.u.! -. t* and mure! Cal! the church office at (269i 721­ 8077 iM'W i 9 a tn.-12 p.m ), cmad oft ice < me i tret or •» - v. u'xintryxhapdunif.org r. >re mb .nr.rjuoi! visit for North St. Hastings. 269-9-15-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, http?,www.discovergrace otg 49073. Sun Praise A fl ?r*hip 1030 Club for boyv A girls ages 4-12. An oasis of God's line "Where Every one is Someone Special " For information call 616-731-5194. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ S-.r.-C; SdiH'j! u;J Nusrty avail- Office Closed. Location: 239 E. FIRST PRESBYl’ERIAN CHURCH a nt, 6 p.m ; fled. 6 30 pm Jerne 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Gammon. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 00 am. Traditional Worship Service; 10.00 xm. Adult and Youth Sunday School; COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH days • |Q xm. Wo:-hip Service. ebl: Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich Pastors David am! R<re MacDonald. COUNTRY CH APEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49050 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Corvnuiuty (>f C'hriitJoHtiwcrs uha Gforih God, SUrrixlhtri r»w iin-.d^r rjid Iran f rm our World. 502 East 11.00 im. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firxtchurchhastings.org For information on our* Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs’ Grand Street. H.,stings. Sunday: 9.30 » ' .. jS Bible StudyAIYjyer 7 pm lor Greenfield was adamant that this activity should not be allowed. “I am totally against this,” she stated. “Where do you draw the line? You are open­ ing up your board and this community to a potentially major problem." Carr, dissatisfied with the subject, said, "This makes me very uncomfortable. I am responsible to my constituents. You don't go missing meetings as a personal convenience. It’s irresponsible." _ James, after hearing continents frorn/qjlpw board members, said, “People will not know that the commissioners have this option until an issue arises and then they will be hot.” Carr asked Snow to “please take our opin­ ions back to the commissioners with y ou." “I am interested in looking into a commis­ sioners report card, maybe this is something we should start using.” said Carr. Pat Sharpe, resident of Rutland, offered a public comment on the matter, saying. "Representative government needs to be face to face, body language and all or democracy will be lost." Continuing with business, James shared her opinion of the new Holiday Inn official opening on Nov. 6, say ing, "It is nice to sec the hotel officially open, but I am surprised that the township board didn't receive an invi­ tation to the grand opening or a card of thanks for all our help." Carr concurred. “This board went way beyond with the property and infrastructure,” he said. “We envisioned this, and we did it. and though 1 don’t understand why we didn't read about Rutland’s huge input to make this happen, I am very happy with the results. This is very nice for the whole community." James added, "1'his is a perfect example of partnership." Additional business by the board included a request to have lhe airport committee min­ utes be supplied to lhe township at least once per year. Property tax bills will be mailed Dec. 1 and the next township meeting is scheduled for Wedmesday, Dec. 1 Sheriff provides tips for safe holiday travel folorniafion about other ministries and 1 opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess «»r the church at 945-9217; or email pastotjinf -cbdustingsOQ! or see our fl’cbstte: This information on worship service is provided h\ The Hodinas Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Hum 770 Cook Rd. Hastings '945-9541 OSLEY Flexfab 945-4700 to allow commissioners to use electronic presence methods, or Skype, during their term. "Most of the townships arc against this,” Carr told Snow. “Why did you say that 50 percent of the residents in your area of com­ missioner coverage are for this proposal?" “I asked two Hope Township members for a sampling of the feelings of their residents and got one for and one against," responded Snow. “1 received two emails from other con­ stituents, again, one for and one against. That’s 50 percent.” “You only got four responses?” Carr coun­ tered. “Let’s ask the board members here tonight what they think.” Carr then asked that each board member give his or her official position on the issue publicly. “Tins proposal is not what I want from my elected officials.” said Trustee Sandra James, a former county commissioner who was appointed to lhe Rutland Township board in June “When I applied for this position, I was asked if I would be committed to be here (meetings, official activity). I believe repre­ sentation is important. When there is a hot issue, people will be upset that their represen­ tative is not physically available. “This is not commerce, we are an entirely different business,” concluded James. “1 just think it slinks, to be blunt." Carr added to the statement from James, saying. “Didn’t the commissioner understand this is a part time job with full time responsi­ bilities?” Snow replied that she agreed with the importance of the level of commitment to constituents, but stated she would vole for the measure to alter the board’s rules, contingent upon lhe limiting of lhe use of it to three to four times per year, to which Carr replied, “Those commissioners who use it won’t be re-elected next term.” Township Clerk. Robin Hawthorne, said, “Everything leading up to the meetings, the paperwork, the legwork and phone calls, is important. If he’s not here, accessible and available to the people, he’s not performing effective leadership.” Evening flonhip 6 p.m. Thur-day 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings Writer lhe Rutland Charter Township board approved cost of living increase for members during its Nov. meeting. Township Treasurer Sandy Greenfield requested discus­ sion and approval for pay raises for all the sitling board tnernben. Greenfield said it bad been nine years since any member had reonved an increase in com­ pensation, yet the u- rkload and responsibili­ ty for each member iM increased significant­ ly in the last few vyap. “It’s not unreasiniabkio grant a cost of liv­ ing increase to board members.” slated Greenfield, ’'liverybody’s responsibilities have increased and this raise is well deserved.” Trustee Brenda Bellmore agreed, adding, “the work this board has accomplished, for example, lhe new hotel, is commendable. Everybody deserves this increase, especially ihose that are here for the constituents every day.” Greenfield noted, “S5.000 has been bud­ geted for all members of the township board to receive their first raise in nine years.” The proposed increase was approved unan­ imously. Joyce Snow, county commissioner, stood to give her commissioners’ report, informing the board that a county balanced budget was finished. Snow said County Administrator, Michael Brown, was developing an ordinance requir­ ing bonds be issued to any company request­ ing permits to drill in Barry County as a com­ mission response to expressed concerns on fracking within lhe county. Snow ended her report, re-visiting lhe request by Commissioner Jim DeYoung for lhe commission to allow virtual attendance. Snow asked the township board and the resi­ dents to email in regard to lheir feelings about the request. This opened the door for Rutland ■Township Supervisor Jim Carr to ask Snow to hear lhe voices of the board members, adding his own first. Carr politely admonished the Barry’ County commission for e\en considering the request am. .Mominn Worship 10:45 .tm. u * w ebehastingx org. ■ Rutland Township approves first pay raise in nine years by Constance Cheesvnian “Xmmgh/rnin? Fiwihr.i Thru Christ" Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am - NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD and member0^ V7ednesday’ Nov- 20- Presenting the donation to Donna Garrision, director of the clinic, is Kim Norris, M.D.-ENT left is Nancve WGC Seated to lhe r‘9ht of Garrison is Dav'd Parker. M.D., chairman of the board for the clinic. Standing, from Women's G••b0od,n’ stePhanie Pekkes. and Caroline Dimmers, members of the Women’s Giving Circle. The purpose of the want to sunnnrt^Pirc,e °f Barry County is to bring together women in the area who care about our non profit organizations and ppon them in a meaningful way. morning worship Iwurs. 8 45 a.m. am rart of die Dineen of the Great Sr Women's Giving Circle’s first donation goes to Free Clinic a_m. 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 wiU?rlveldufd ' M!‘:hiSi"ld’;rS holiday wX"d8 “1 l"2-hour Tbaoksg v,ng D ir iLf k r ' Barry County Sherifl The con b r,heir de5'1"a,H,"5| ’•■><1 « relatively*f K’11? di',J| “ * wn deadly. Ten pconl .IK‘n° during the order to avoid h°,H. advised getting n.^tiling u MaUstu ' avoiding akohofc-' >’f Postponing a. J "taring sl'a’ ’ morning decre.. ?>ar,urcs until involved in a ctm *he likclil’<>od ol drunk driver by a ^’cr °r nMberc°n^^Sg''.heS h . ' jn ' i..v £ uj,. holiday. In 2012. almost 49,0(X) car/deer crashes were reported. These crashes caused 1.197 injuries and eight deaths. November was by far the worst month for car/deer crashes with 33 percent of those occurring between Oct. 15 and Hianksgiving each year. "Most often, you’ll see a deer near dawn or dusk.” said Leaf. Motorists are encouraged to look beyond lhe beam of their headlights for eyes of deer that may be near the path of the vehicle- 'The best way to avoid a decr/car col­ lision i> to slow down. Deer travel together, if there is one, there is great possibility of others coming so drivers should proceed with cau­ tion. Remember to heed deer-crossing signs. Anyone hitting a deer should be sure to report it lo the police or sheriff’s department. Patricia (Taggart) Buell ' VICKSBURG, Ml • Patricia (Taggart) Buell, of Vicksburg, passed away Sunday. November 17. 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be held at Vicksburg Nazarene Church Thursday, November 21, 2013 at H a.m. Visitation will be held one hour before service. �Portland project earns national honors The Mirk • T^portation Department of bridges over •> ^^ccl t0 replace two 1-96 year’s winner r ^on^‘nd River Trail is this Association’s a lhe ^mericAn Concrete Pipe Award. The /n,UIa Project Achievement an audience of St ^presented in front of at the American sTs lhrou8hout lhc country' and Tmn JI Association of State Highway Structures. 5?r,alI?n Officials Bridge and Portland nC°mmillcc nwct’n8 1,1 J»nc. in monv w A scParale’ local award cercTo i Wednesday in Grand Rapids. liohf* i UCC malntcnance and repair costs, 45 * . - ’ ^rccasl bo* culverts were used to pJL?Ce. a^*n8 1-96 bridges over the j™nlankd R’verTrail. The trail is an eight-mile XP a3 P*™* through wooded areas and pen public spaces along the scenic Looking Olass and Grand rivers. hen MDOT first announced its intention o replace the bridges, the City of Portland’s arks and Recreation Department, the local Rails to Trails chapter, and the general public voiced their concerns regarding the impact any work would have on the trail and its users. "This project is a great example of what can be accomplished when governmental units work collaboratively,’’ said Portland City Manager Tom Dempsey. "The box cul­ vert’s appearance exceeded our expectations, it looks fantastic and adds to the experience of those using the trails in lhe City °* Portland." As another benefit, assembly of the precast sections was accomplished prior to the demo­ lition of the bridges, dramatically reducing lhe impact on 1-96 traffic. Revised scheduling allowed crew's to close the Portland River Trail during the winter and early spring, when use of the trail is typically low. Tribe’s latest revenue-sharing payments exceed $8.79 million The Gun Lake Tribe Wednesday announced details of its fall revenue-sharing payments to the state and local governments. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: K Q J 7 6 3 V: 8 5 2 ♦: J8 4_- A 9 4: — *:QJ976 ♦:K96 4.10 94 3 2 EAST A 10 85 4 2 V: 10 4 10 4 3 4:Q65 . SOUTH: 4:9 V: A K 4 3 ♦:AQ752 4; K J 7 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: North Pass AV East 24(1) Pass South Db! West Pass (I) Weak Two-bid For the last two weeks in this column, we have looked at having the spade suit as the con­ trol suit, lhe boss suit. Today’s hand is a wonderful indication of what can happen when you “think" you have the boss suit, but you find out differently very quickly into the play of the hand. Let’s take a look and see what happened to the East declarer. Vulnerable and lhe dealer. East elected to open her weak hand with a preemptive twospade bid. This bid is similar to the three-level bids used so effectively to interrupt the bid­ ding for the opponents. With only six high-card points, and six suspect spades. East stepped into a hornet’s nest that she will long remember. Her bid was 24, and she promised six spades and 5-11 high-card points. South had a solid bid and was surprised to hear East open lhe bidding. The bid that South first contemplated was to bid the five-card diamond suit, but she reconsidered when she real­ ized that she had a much better bid. With a shortage in spades, the suit bid by East, South chose to use the takeout double as her bid. With seventeen high card points, South effective­ ly told her partner North that she was short in spades, but she had support for the other three suits and good high card points. South doubled for take-out. West looked at her absence of spades and shuddered for her partner. She had no bid. and she passed. North with eleven high card points and those powerful spades smoothly passed, turning the take-out double into a penalty double. The contract was placed at 24 doubled vul­ nerable. . The play of the hand followed with South as the leader. Choosing the strong heart suit and the AT and K* combination. South chose the A? as her lead, promising the KV per their partnership agreement. Here is w here the defenders would shine with their defensive signals. North played the 2V as a discouraging signal, telling partner there was no future there and to find another suit instead of continuing the heart suit. South obliged by trusting her partner’s attitude signal card. South shifted to the 74 saving her A^ and Qf for a lead from her part­ ner, another smart defensive move. North won lhe second trick with the A4 and immediately led back her last club, the 84. East ducked the trick and South won lhe trick with the J4. South continued with the K4, and North pitched the 84. South saw that as a good sign and she led the A4, and North pitched the J4. A small diamond from South was trumped by North with the 34. So far, the North/South pair had taken the First six tricks. East was growing physically sick. At this point. North opted to lead back a heart, fully expecting it to be trumped by East East trumped low- for the first trick for East/West South played a small heart, and East played a small heart from the dummy. Stuck in her hand. East had few options. She played the 104 hooinc for some kind of split, but the only kind of split that she would see on this hand was a 6-1 split, about as bad a split as there can be in a trump suit. North won lhe trick with the J\t this point. East slill did nW know how bad the tramp split was as South had played the 94 on the first trump lend from East. When North let the 74 from her hand. East rose with , ’ A* hoping to capture one of lhe honors in the spade sun from the South hand. Alas, there We'm“edudtenond toward the K*on the board.but North again trumped in with the 64. The 8V from North was tramped by the 84 tn he East tend for thetr third and final trick. I he »▼ from i . , |n ^ort|1 hanj T wh Vw.” lhe finaHamage to the East/West pair? 24 doubled, and vulnerable. East had <‘ed to take just three tricks North/South had taken ten tricks of the thirteen, for down managed to take ju for g^t/West. That, ol course, was a great score for the five tricks and a minus (or (h(, h.ipl(.ss EasUWcst lean, North/South team, ar < ()f a|| chos<. ai( inoppropr|a(<, lime (Q bid What is the taken y suj| ,f )QU have contnl| of (he spadt.s. |n lhis caw spades. I me, spades a c The nJ|c of thumb for a Weak (WQ missing loo many honoJ? ’ . noIn (his case, the A4 and lhe 104 left a lot of gaps for the at least three of the top n and lhal happens from time to time. North/South trump suit. A bfld trump SP* tJ‘e aUjtude signals as well as watching the discards. So. to were careful defenders, w'aic t as b()ss suj( remcmbcr ^js; be sure you arc conclude this three-week sene. aJJ we|| the declarer with the powerful spades z n.[joe Teacher for the American Contract Uridfie League. (Gerald Stein, an AccredUci . brjdi>e duhw You can visit his bridge hlog at: ,ead^ bridge da^ “l httpd/hetierbridgeinbarr>< ountymidi c ™ S7 > million. n,i"iOn- fhc lhanng board »re db’ribulcd sem;ft*en«Mh.ring P3ymt f (he iribal-s,ate ‘’teually under ,em15 2 uleul»tcd fCtrgcon>l»«. The figUreS "ported from 'c'™nic gaming ■u » <hnred «vcr $44 r^...hc Gun ^o^80vcn’n*n^*bXb<in W''h SW" .... payment ca 'Uhted on „ between 8 and 12 penent. b The state payments are dependent on the coni,n„cd pn:scn.ation of exclusive gaming nghts within the Tribe’s competitive market area. as dcf-lned . the gaming compact-ncJWket area includes lhe cities of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Unsing, as well a> he entire counties of Kent. Kalamazoo and Ingham, among others. The Local rc'cnue-shanng board receives and administers the semi-annual payments. The gaming compact prescribes mandatory* funding to local municipalities for costs incurred due to the operation of the casino; public safely services; and replacement of tax revenue. The board established bylaws to govern the distribution process. Gun Uke Casino opened in February 2011 and now employs more than 800 people. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Wilder of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 23. 2013. Arden "Chopps” Wilder and Carolyn (Miller) Wilder were married at the Evangelical United Brethren Church on the comer of East and Grand in Hastings on Saturday, November 23, 1963. Please join us, our children Teddy and Shelly, grandchildren, family and friends as we celebrate this occasion at the Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 1 to 3 p.m. No gifts, please. Two deaths reported in weekend storm Citizens arc reminded to use caution as clean-up efforts are underway following lhe fast-moving storm that traveled through lhe region Sunday leaving power outages, fallen trees and w ind damage. Damage assessments arc still being com­ pleted, but two fatalities and one serious injury have been confirmed. Of those inci­ dents, a 21-year-old Jackson County man was killed w-hen a tree fell on his car, a 59-ycarold Shiawassee County man was killed when he was electrocuted; and a 14-year-old Wayne County boy is in critical condition after being electrocuted. The National Weather Service has con­ firmed EF-0 tornadoes in Cass, Otsego and Ingham counties, as well as one that touched down in several locations in Muskegon and Newaygo counties. EF-0 tornadoes are capa­ ble of producing winds from 65 to 85 miles per hour. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than 235,000 homes were without power statew ide. Personnel from lhe Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division continue to monitor weather conditions and remain in contact with local emergency management personnel to provide assistance as needed. “During Sunday’s storm, many communi­ ties across lhe state experienced some degree of property damage, downed trees and power outages," said CapL Chris A. Kelenske, deputy state director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. "The pro­ tection of public health and safety is our pri­ mary- concern." Anyone needing assistance should contact their local emergency management agency or call 211. "Michigan’s No. 1 threat is severe weather and these storms serve as a reminder of the importance of being prepared, especially as winter approaches," Kelenske said. "A pre­ pared Michigan is a resilicnl Michigan, which includes having an emergency plan and basic supply kit in every household." For more preparedness tips about what to do before, during and after a slonn or powcr outage, visit www.michigan.gov/beprepared or www.twitter.com/MichEMHS Potters to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary The children of Stephen and Carol (Utter) Potter happily announce the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents. Stephen and Carol were married November 16. 1963. at Woodland Methodist Church. They have been blessed wilh three children: Jefi I Ann) Potter. Melissa (Joe) Bleam. and Becky (Mike) Smith and also with eight grandchil­ dren: Jonah and Jack Potter; Logan, lan and Austin Bleam; and Isaac, Madison and Elijah Smith. Please join Stephen and Carol, along with their family, as they celebrate during an open house on Saturday, November 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. al Ever After Banquet Hall. No gifts, please. Local, home town service. Backed by B ig City resources Jeffrey A Kccsscn. AIR Robin M. W'elton David M. Muilcnbeq;. CLU. ChFO. AIR (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 49058 www xliscov rrynnandalllc.com CEL. ChrC.AIP Sccuntie* ottered 4-Pl. I mancul. M«nf<cr FINRA StfC RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a proposed Ordinance #2013-145 appended hereto was intro­ duced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its November 13.2013 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next reg­ ular meeting on December 18, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township Clerk will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary a-ds and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at tho meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days* notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. RUnAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Telephone: (269)948-2194 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDINANCE # 2013-145 (PROPOSED) Amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Map ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by_the, re-zoningi ol the sublet parcel located in Land Section 13 wrth.n tho Township from the -RE Rural Estates zoningiSSStetion to tho 'MU’. M,xed Use zoning dass.tation; ate to repeal all Ordnances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith The Charter Township of Rutland Barry County, Michigan QfiDAltiS SECX1QN.1 R<mnlno of ProoMtv In Land Saction 13 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to Thn Zonlno Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Townsh.p Zonmg J ic horebv amended by rezoning from the "RE Rural Estate zoning classification to lhe ?M ^dSUsc zoning classification tho following described property in Land Section 13. local■* U, Road Parcel # 08-13-013-010-00: RUTLAND TWP BEG AT PT IN CEN OF RD^532 9 FT S AND 855.8 E OF NW COR SEC 13 3-9 FOR POB TH S 55 DEG 01 ’ E za S 63 DEG 40' E 515 2 FT TH S 57 DEG 40* W 389.8 FT, TH S 52 DEG 10’ W 104 53 DEG 38’W 193 FT TO CNTR OF CREEK TH N 36 DEG 22’ E AL CNTR OF CREEK ^’FT TH N 51 DEG 02’ W 162 FT AL SD CREEK TH NLY 360.8 FT AL CNTR OF SD CREEK TO POD SEGIlQHll SfYMlblliiY guidons ol this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any part pt is The p.ov biu a of junction a shall not affect tne remainZhatt romtnue tn M totco and effect SECWN.1I1 RepcaLoLGonilicUng^idinaMea AH ordinances or parts of ordinances m conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Hastings Banner. Call 945.9554 {or more in/ormQfiorL SECI1Q1UV. This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption by the Towns* Board. VW** Robin Hawthorns Charter Township of Rutland �Pago 8 — Thursday November 21.2013 —- The Hasting.*. Binrrt Financial FOCUS f' Wished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine (rarlock With lhanksgising Day coming next week, Nov. 28. the latest possible date lor the holi­ day many plans arc underway for lhe holiday, this brings Christmas ‘Round the Town at a later dale than usual. Friends continue to leave town for wanner climates. Each week we see lhe taillights of those vehicles leasing town for Arizona, Texas, and Florida. The Alpha class which has been meeting al L entral United Methodist Church for the past several weeks, is coming to a dose with a meal together tonight. This class has included several members of the host church but others who attend other churches in the community for this basic course of Christianity. Each ses­ sion included a video of a British pastor with a discourse on the week’s topic. This was fol­ lowed by a series of quest ions by a lay person with no cletgy present. A follow-up course is planned in the spring. Alcthians of Central United Methodist Church met Nov. 12 at lhe home of Phylis Armstrong with Virginia Becker the co-hostess. Plans' were made for lhe coming year with much discussions about the future chick­ en barbecue, a tradition for 58 years. With Alan Goodcmoot played piano, the group enjoyed singing several familiar hymns. Virginia Becker presided the background story of how some of the hymns came to be written. Publicity from Ionia is that the trail is now opened from Saranac to Ionia with a crushed gravel surface on the old Grand Trunk Western railbed. This is the first seven miles of the projected 82-mile route from Lowell to with a Owosso. Pewamo is ahead of the game new trailhead already built alongside the tr.it • It is builr in lhe footprint of the original dep«' butMany in a different spot. lost electricity during . local residents the hea\y rain and windstorm Life Sunday afternoon. Both Fourth and Fifth avenue resi­ dents near M*5<) were among those affected, as were residents on Mcl-enithuns I-.m»lmp and elsewhere*. However, the street lights and traffic blinker al Fourth and M-50 were oper­ ating as normal. Sunday night's storm left a lot of after­ effects, In the first hour. Fifth and Sixth avenues near M-50 were littered with tree limbs. As of Monday night, the block between Fourth and Fifth from M-50 north had no electricity. Areas south of Jordan Lake on McLenithans Landing was also without power. Yet on *ntesday, a block of Pearl Street was closed because of a downed tree scill lying across the street. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday morning at the Blanchard House in Ionia. The host group served a Jigrht repast at a break time so thasc present could enjoy their tea or coffee and muffins while those attending could report on their coming events. The brochures for the spring tour were distributed and includes two new museums that have joined the ranks. Rivkford has moved into a former court building. 1 he fall issue of the Bonanza Bugle should reach members of the local historical society this week. It is filled wilh stories from World Wir II based on items and articles printed in HASTINGS T!<1C-285 • Custom built 3 bed ranch with full walk­ out basement, deck, garage, and extra large yard. Move in cond.fon at............................. S114.900 Don't Miss Out Cali TradeMark Now!! mem account -n4'e in one or more retirehave some new once Jou rv,|re, you’ll choice has a|re;i <ions to make. 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Read," continues; Movie Memories presents "With a Song in My Heart” with Susaa Haywood, 4:30 lo 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 - preschool story time gels ready for Thankftving, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 26 nd toddler story time this week; young chess tutoring 4:30 to 5:30; open chess. 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 27 — November reading club ends. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM Rr.'.’ty Ins. * Career, you have been HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE “Nationally Certified Residential Specialist, Hometown Committed" Wife Ihniughout working hanl the Lake Odessa Hz/iv. 4434 E. M-79 HWY., NASHVILLE 1510 Al. CHURCH ST., Have you started taking your RMDs? •”»' ‘nd s" ** "d <•*«>'« "» maiw? gfoupcom^^’^L. mentgrOup ej"Pfhyfl ^Fa/c^ BEFORE^ Complete lhe j°b ' dnd^H:eapp,^ofl ------- —^339000_______ by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters “It’s 8:16 on a chilly, wet morning ... You’ve just arrived at work and are pouring a cup of coffee when you become aware of a low rumbling noise. Within seconds, the rumbling becomes a roar, the flixir beneath you heaves, and the building begins to pitch and shake so violently that you’re thrown to the floor. The roaring is joined by a cacoph­ ony of crashing as windows shatter and every unsecured object in the room — from the desk chair to the col fee pot — is sent flying. Shaken loose by the shuddering and jolting of the building, dust and ceiling par­ ticles drift down like snow. Then the lights flicker and go out.” That’s the arresting start of a new rejxirt produced by several governmental agencies that describes what can happen when a mag­ nitude 9.0 earthquake hits what’s called the Cascadia Region, an area that stretches from the coast of Northern California northward through western Oregon. Washington and southwestern British Columbia. The quake will be triggered by movement along lhe faults that lie between the oceanic tectonic plates and the plate on which North America rides. When lhe plates move suddenly, absolutely enormous amounts of energy are released, with violent shaking of the ground and tsunamis as the result. The report that describes all this is Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquakes: A Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake Scenario. Cascadia isn’t the only place in danger of having major earthquakes. Most famously, the San Andreas and associated faults in California arc a constant threat to local resi­ dents. And lhe New Madrid fault zone, cen­ tered where the states of Missouri. Kentucky and Tennessee come together, is a threat to the lower Midwest. Finally, states as differ­ ent as South Carolina and Alaska also run lhe risk of significant earthquakes. In short, the U.S. hits a number of legions where enormotu amounts of energy can lx* released over the span of just seconds, with resulting damage to buildings, roads, power lines and Worldwide, subduction zones harbor the greatest threats for truly enormous earth­ quakes, with magnitudes from 8 to 9 and even higher. In I960, a quake off the coast of Chile had a magnitude of 9.5 — the high­ est ever on record. Quakes that enormous have major ground shaking that lasts for a terrifyingly long time, and they can create large tsunami al sea. In addition, such quakes have numerous aftershocks, quakes that in their own right are significant. The scale’ used by geologists lo measure earthquakes has its complexities. In California, the Loma Pricta quake of 1989 had a magnitude of 6.9. In 2002, a quake with magnitude 7.9 struck Denali Park. Alaska. The Alaskan quake, measuring a single unit higher on lhe magnitude scale, released more than 30 times more energy than the smaller I-oma Prieta quake. The most recent mega-quake in Cascadia is estimated to have had a magnitude between 8.7 and 9.2. Il occurred Jan. 26, 1700. We know about it both front physical evidence here in our country and from writ­ ten records of a tsunami that arrived in Japan some hours after the quake. The sobering fact is that we could have a similar event again, and at any time. We can’t predict the date of the next major earthquake in the U.S. but we can anticipate some likely impacts it will have. In Cxscadia the dangers spring both from ground shaking and flooding along the coasts and estuaries due to tsunami. The Oregon legislature commissioned a report that estimated more than $30 billion in property could be lost when the next Big °nC h.i'.n,i«r‘lei"h ’Ol1 mi»h* sla”d around 10,000 from such an event It behooves those of us who live in earth­ quake country - whether in the lower Midwest. California or Cascadia - to edu­ cate ourselves, about risks. Having several days worth of lood and water on hand and n«KIuo“o?uTe;1n"::iJ^ pipelines. The Cascadia region of lhe Pacific Northwest is in danger of large earthquakes because it’s a subduction zone - a place where ocean crust dises underneath the overriding North American plate. \Zn':da“,iJ\0/u'lU'rUral Prineemn ar.J Hanwd column is a service th . n i»‘ A^c.lmrul. Ha,,,.,,, N uarai’Z^ °f S(ulaX«^rte �JL I g Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 21 2013 - P;i<r •; Great Lakes $form of 1913 stj|| fascinates fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner * turning Area residents had reason to talk about the weather earlier this week. Fierce, fast-moving storms rolled across the state and region, estroying some buildings and taking down power lines, trees and limbs. The damage was worse in Illinois, where couple of towns were entirely wiped out. But it was even worse a century ago — in intensity and duration. A story' with hurricane-force winds, nick­ named ‘‘Fhe White Hurricane" and "The Freshwater Fury," swept across the Great Lakes region between Nov. 7 and II, 1913. It wreaked havoc not only on ships and sailors, bul also on people and structures ashore. More than 250 sailors lost their lives. Twelve ships went down, taking with them every person on board. One Barry County paper. The Nashville News printed the following news wire items in its Nov. 13. 1913. issue when people were likely still recovering from the storm and assessing damage: 11 Perish in storm Great delay in transportation caused on al! railroads in Middle West Many ships art* wrecked TYains are snowed under; wires to the east down and cities cut off; fear toll of death will increase as word is received Chicago, Nov. 11 — The storm that raged w ith great force over Chicago, to be succeed­ ed by cold and high winds, reached the pro­ portions of a blizzard in other parts of the country. Chicago suffered a loss of $600,000. It w'as especially destructive on the Great Lakes, particularly Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. On those two wind-swept inland seas and on Lake St. Clair, near Detroit, a score of ships were reported during the day to be in trouble. From different pans of the country came reports to the effect that at least 11 persons had perished directly as a result of the storm, while wires were down in all directions from Chicago, and it will be impossible to gauge the full damage to lives and property until they (the wires] have been repaired. Cities are cut off Chicago, in fact, suffered its worst incon­ venience through this crippling of the wires. New York was accessible only by looping far to the south and coming up lhe Eastern Coast. Other important cities could not be reached at all. Trains from many directions were late, and railroad officials said if conditions were not bettered immediately, they could not promise to run on anything remotely resembling regu­ lar schedules. The worst tie-up reported by the railroads was near Washington. Pa., where a train with 300 passengers aboard, including United States Senator Cummins of Iowa, arc snow­ bound. r .... . Snow was general over part ol Illinois, Indiana. Michigan. Ohio. Pennsylvania, Weat Virginia, Maryland. Virginia and Iowa. In many places, it was reported drifted five feet deep. -,A Lashed to the rigging and the wheel for -0 hours, drenched by hundreds of tons of water until they became coated with ice. seven men — the crew of the J.G. Boyce, a three-mast lumber schooner — told dramatic stories after being rescued from the lake by the life-saving crew. Four men killed in wreck in storm Detroit, Nov. 11 — It was reported here that four men had been killed in a wreck on the Grand Trunk Railroad at Wanstead, Ontario, near Samia, w'hcn train No. 91 col­ lided with an engine in a blinding snowstorm. Compelled to abandon boat in storm Houghton. Mich., Nov. 11 — Capt. Tucker and lhe Eagle Harbor life-saving crew were compelled to abandon a desperate attempt to reach an unidentified steamer, that lies strand­ ed on Gull Rock, Manitou Island, off Keweenaw point in Lake Superior. The cap­ tain said there was no possibility of reaching the unfortunate vessel as long as the gale maintains its present velocity. Three dead in Indiana gale Hammond, Ind., Nov. 11 — Death to three, fatal injury to one and widespread damage resulted in the Calumet region. The worst gale in 40 years swept the Indiana coast of Lake Michigan from Hammond to Gary and the beach site of four public parks is a mass of debris and wreck­ age. The damage is estimated at $200,000. The Hammond Zoo was swamped and all the animals drowned. The bathing pavilion was washed away. Acres of the park area four inches deep in sand. While lhe Hastings Banner had no head­ lined stories specifically about the storm, the aftermath was a looming concern for at least one major business in the city. The Nov. 20. 1913, Banner reported: Record-breakinn list of losses for year 1913 This year has been a record-breaker in the way of losses for the Windstorm Insurance Company, of this city. (The losses] began soon after lhe calendar pointed to 1913, and have continued wilh a few intermissions ever since. The record up to the first of this monih was about 5.000 losses adjusted up to that lime. J™ number promises to be augmented by 200 by the fierce storm that swept over this state Nov. 8 and 9. But the value of the insurance offered by th.s company has been shown by the prompt settlement made on all losses, and by die relauvely light assessments made to cover these C?tnS(YMn!h ro- “scssab,c capital of about 5/10 000 the Windstorm Company offers lhe safest and best possible insurance value to its The prediction of prevailing despite record losses proved accurate for the company that was established in 1885. Known today as Hastmgs Mutual Insurance Company, it has grown to become one of the county’s largest employers and is nearing its 130th anniver­ sary. ‘ v- 7 and IJ. sbips and 0’hore Nhips - the niaj., ’ Iom structures of live,. 1Ue,ve5h ^re I'’”’’ on Lake Huron - uc' “8 CVeryonc on SOCI^ SECURITY BflGK THE PAGES 1913 storm called ‘white hurricane' . Great L Recipe for retirement by ^onda V’anTil Social Security Public Succulent turkey. SaVor>. stuft.P bean casserole. Swett potalo . pie.,. Eveo fann y has.tiThw4.P^P^ ner traditions. With j carefully followed recipe, evetyone around lhc ubky his or her favorite dishes. “■> cnjo> If you plan poorly and wail l0 ,hrow (h(. bird in the oven at lhe last minute, you will end up with a turkey of a dish. The same can be said for financial Planning and preparing for retirement. Follow the perfect recipc anJj you'll be rewarded with a juicy retirement. Ingredients: one pan Social Security earn­ ings. one part savings, a pinch of planning. First, start your retirement casserole with a visit to lhe Retirement Estimator. As useful as a food processor, the estimator gives you an instant projection ot what you can expect to receive in retirement benefits. Just plug in some simple information and the estimator uses your past earnings and estimated future earnings to project about how much you’ll get when you retire, Like an experienced cook, you can experiment with the recipe and plug in different future earnings and retire­ ment dales until it’s just the way you warn it. Next, fold in the savings. The earlier you begin, the better off you will be. Social Security replaces about 40 percent of the average worker’s pre-retirement earnings. Most financial advisors say you w ill need 70 percent or more of pre-retirement earnings to _________ . _ r____ _____ live comfortably. To __ supplcmenl Social Security you also will need "savings, invest­ ments, pensions, or retirement accounts to make sure you have enough money to enjoy retirement. Visit lhe Ballpark Estimator for tips lo help you save. www.choosetosave.org/ballpark. If you have a pension from your employer or a 401(k), IRA or similar retirement fund, be sure to add that into the mix. Like to taste as you cook? Then you’ll want to set up a my Social Security account so you can log in anytime to check your reported eamings and projected benefit esti­ mates. If something doesn’t taste just right — if your eamings arc reported incorrectly or you find you need to save more to meet your retirement goals — you still have time to make corrections before your retirement casserole is done. Once you’ve added the ingredients of Social Security eamings, personal savings and any pensions you may have, it’s time to let lhe retirement casserole bake. If you pull the retirement casserole out to find it a little underdone, just put it back in for a bit longer. Delaying retirement can increase your benefits and give you more time to build up your savings. To learn more, read our publication entitled “When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits.’’ Il provides information regarding the things you should consider when making a decision on when to collect retirement benefits. You. will find it, along with our other useful publications, at www.socialsecunty.gov/pUbs When the retirement casserole is ready, enjoy it. You deserve a comfortable retire­ ment. Following a traditional Thanksgiving recipe carefully can ensure a satisfying meal. In the same way, following our financial planning recipe will help yoll a(.hieve , morc fulfilling retirement. L<::irn at www.socialsecurity.gov. • , r U, J, r board. Below are some highlights from the Michigan Historical Museum, which will continue its current Lake Effects exhibit through Aug. 24, 2014: Lake Superior As the storm moved across Lake Superior, the crew of the Henry B. Smith sailed out of lhe harbor at Marquette, reportedly tightening down lhe hatch covers in preparation for a rough trip in the midst of a snow squall. The ship broke in half and foundered, remaining invisible on the bottom for the next 100 years, until divers last spring discovered the wreck about 20 miles away from its point of depar­ ture. Lake Michigan The 59-year-old schooner-barge Plymouth W’as left behind near Gull Island when its tow­ ing lug. the James H. Martin. decided to seek shelter. In so doing, lhe Martin abandoned the lumber-laden barge wilh a seven-man crew to ride out lhe storm alone on Lake Michigan. The ship remains missing to this day. Chris Keenan, a deputy sheriff who was on board the Plymouth because the vessel was the sub­ ject of litigation, threw a message overboard in a bottle. The bottle eventually washed ashore near Pentwater. "Dear Wife and Children: Be were left up here in Lake Michigan by McKinnon, captain of the tug James H. Martin: tug at anchor. He went away and never said goodbye or anything to us. Lost one man yesterday. H? have been out in lhe storm forty hours. Goodbye dear ones. Might see you in Heaven. Pray for me. Chris K. P.S. I felt so bad I had another man write for me. Goodbye forever." Lake Huron On Like Huron, the storm generated huge waves over 35 feet high and w inds more than 70 miles per hour, lire Isaac M. Scott over­ turned northeast of Thunder Bay Island near Alpena. Built in 1909 al Lorain, Ohio, the boat was a 500-footer, one of the largest on the lakes al the time. Further down the lake, the worst loss of life happened in an area called “The Pocket." off Michigan’s Thumb, where five more ships went down in the bliz­ zard-like conditions. The Regina, a Canadian Principal is mam winnet in Rotary raffle Kevin Riggs, principal at Hastings High School, was called to the office, so to speak, bv the Hastings Rotary Club after his name was drawn in the club's annual raffle. Rioos (center) is pictured with Tim King (left) and M.ke King of King's Electronics and Aooliances in Hastings, which provided an LG 47-inch television. Other winners in this war's drawing included S200 cash winner Alyx Hempel. S100 winner Jeff Keesen and ^0 winners Linda Sarver and Allison Wiswell. The approximately S3,000 raised in this year's raffle will go toward supporting Rotary Community Projects in education, lead­ ership and local student scholarships. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ,ei’“blie affair. .pedal- SorralSeear.ryA n,nilrillim St. Nt Grand Rap ds A„ , to vonda.vanttlfS ssa.gOv See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 nun photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs ’ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLlis 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limjts package freighter. capsized off Fort S.iml.u. Argus foundered near Port Aux Barques ;.»• I was also found upside-down. We.xfvJ. Hydrus and lhe James Carruthers nil near the Canadian shoreline, lhe Carruth?> a was a brand-new 550-footer just cnduie if first shipping season One of lhe most terrifying sights v. . the unidentified capsized hull of a .steel freighf'-s off Port Huron, called the “mystery ship” in newspaper headlines. How something 'i large could meet such a sudden end attested i ' the strength of the storm’s wind and wav s A few days later, when the waters calmed, a diver identified the wreck as the Charlci 5. Price. Lake Ontario Near Buffalo, N.Y.. Lightship No. 82. Ra­ tioned at Waverly Shoal, sank with .Hl crew members Nov. 10. Hugh M William . the boat’s commanding officer, wrote a quid note on a hatch cover. "Gixxihye Nellie, ship is breaking up fast. Williams." Built only a year earlier at Muskegon by the R:'c;r.,Truscott-Shell Like Boat Company, the new steel craft was unable to withstand the con slant pounding of the storm. The upper worl were lorn off, flooding the intenor and sink­ ing the vessel. The following spring, divers located the wreck in 63 feet of water, and over the next two years, the boat was raised, recon­ ditioned and returned to service as a relict vessel for other lightships. After the Storm In the wake of lhe storm. vessel owners and operators sought ways lo strengthen their ships. Suggestions were made to raise lhe hatch coamings and to design more durable hatch covers on bulk carriers. As radio com­ munications developed, they were employed lo communicate up-to-date weather inform.1tion. The Great Lakes still experience major tall storms, but the "1913 Blow" remains lhe worst weather event for marine casualties m modem Michigan history For more information, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website, www’.regions.noaa.gov/grcat iakcs.'centennial_anni\ersary_stonn _of_1913 /; or Lake Effects Weather Exhibit .it www.michigan.dnr F \SF TAKE NOTICE that on December 10. 2013 al 7:00 pm at the Township Hall at iii\ -r Road Hastings, a Public Hearing on the proposed 2014 Township General Fund I 1 brirv & Sewer Fund Budgets will be held during lhe regular meeting. The Board n?av not adopt the proposed 2014 budgets until after the public hearing pi The proposed property tax rate to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. . • of the proposed budget, including lhe proposed property tax mill available for inspection by appointment with the Clerk. :e rate. v. HI be Anita S Mennell, Clerk 269-948-9690 office clerktihasting-vtow nship.com i idu ib "ilh ‘l,sabi,il’es auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe townl,u *' ! k ;l! least seven (7) days in advance of lhe hearing. This notice posted in compli> h i»A 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41 72a(2)(3) and with atnt Ainericaits with Disabilities Act (ADA), the �Fires destroy home in Middleville, three trailers near Gun Lake P«9* 10 - Thursday. November 21, 2013 - Tho Hastings Banner Medicare Part D counseling available at Barry County COA Medican,'Mcdic.iid Assistance Program, or MMAP counseling service, is available at lhe Barn County Commission on Aging to help people with Medicare issues. This service is free, unbiased and staffed b) certified volunteers They can assist Medicare beneficiaries who have problems or questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplemental insurance (Mcdigap), Pan D and Medicare Advantage Health Plans and related issues. MMAPcounseling services can be provid­ ed to callers over the phone on a limited basis or at COA in Hastings for full services. MMAP volunteers maj assist senior citizens or lhe disabled population on Medicare by helping to resolve problems and answer questions, explaining eligibility require­ ments, assisting in filling out forms or filing appeals, resolving billing problems, and Medicare fraud among other issues. . Open enrollment for Part D began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. the only time period in which enrollees can join or change plans other than when first eligible for Medicare. MMAP counselors will be taking next year. The seven-counselor (cam is ’ connected with any insurance company does not benefit from individual cnrollnwn^ Call Kathy Courtney at the B W n> COA. 269-948-1856 or 800-803-7174. « schedule an appointment. Appointments be available Monday and Wednesday aiU noons, and all day Tuesdays and Thursday s Seniors should bew are of telephone callers offering help to update Medicare cards or offering a free service in exchange address verification. Medicare numbers or bank name and account numbers. Do no give any information over the phone. Medicare or Social Security does not make calls. Do not offer telemarketers any person­ al information under any circumstances. Also, review Medicare statements to confirm receipt of care or supplies shown on the statement. Call lhe Senior Medicare Patrol at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 269­ 948-4856 and ask for Kathy if scamming activity is suspected. Caledonia. Freeport. Hastings and Wayland Makarewicz An observant ^Writer potentially savi„ P^erby is credited with still in their h P ,ives of ,hreC ,peop c Tuesday morriin' whcn firc br°ke °Ut Thomappie Ty ‘n Middleville. Director Dav« M u hiP Emergency Senrices ers arrived at d,c’on said when firefightabout9:32am f?^eat2l5E. MamSt. the home, unawPe<>P,c 51,11 ,n5,dc The occupants i?’he structure °° infant children • ‘Mcd 0 W°mn" 7, l*° sleeping in an"^ infant reportedly was “If the d a,rs bedroom. ■hey did. itmigA h*' called it tn when story." said been a whole d.fferent stnokeXhg^y •1PPare",ly Sp0,,'df the home and cal|ed °f ,,ndcr to net om Up',nls °flhe home "crc nb,c one cat were akj?^ A T* r“ 'T cials. Middlelon .»’?•acconIlng 10 r,rc of’*‘ ,on said another cat was report- cdly in the home, but said it’s not clear at this lime if the animals escaped on its own or not. Middleton said the fire apparently started in the walls of the home, and because of the age of the structure, it had no fire breaks in the walls. The fire was able to spread quickly throughout all levels. Fire officials kept heavy doses of water aimed at the adjacent homes to keep them from being damaged. Middleton said the fire destroyed the home, which was owned by Gary Meyers and reportedly being rented. One of the renters is Becki Ras, an assistant manager at the Shell Food Mart in Middleville. She has three chil­ dren who live in the home with her. The sec­ ond woman with two children was staying at the home, as well. The Shell station is accepting donations to help the residents of that home. The cause of the blaze is still under inves­ tigation. but Middleton said it may have been an electrical issue. Thomapple Township fire was assisted by dCln"er incident Sunday evening, lirefighters battled high winds that threatened lo spread fire among trailers at Shady Shores Resort on Gun Lake. Three trailers were destroyed by fire short­ ly after 10 p.m. Sunday. Middleton said the wind made it very diffi­ cult to keep the fire from spreading to more structures on either side. “The wind made it look like flames coming out of a jet engine,” said Middleton. “It was a very difficult fire.” None of the three trailers destroyed w as not occupied at the time of the fire. .Middleton said he believes they arc used as vacation homes. , No one was injured in the blaze, which was battled with additional help from Wayland. Leighton Township, Freeport. Hastings, Orangeville and Caledonia departments. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE. QFSALEQF.REAL_ESJAIEA1ND£B EXECUTION Judgment was entored aganst A»'an Voshel! In the 5th Circuit Coud m Barry County. Mchigan, in the matter of tno Gam Restoration v. Allan Vosholl, Case No: 11-427-CK. Tho 5 Circuit Court issued on oroer of foreclosure of construction Lon in Its Judgment dated February 14. 2013 in favor of the Gam Restoration against the real property of •Defendant Allan Vcshei! Accord ngly, a copy of tho Judgment w.th Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien was served on Defendant cn February 14, 2013. Gam Restoration’s Construction Lien had been recorded in the Bony County Register of Deeds as Document 201108260002024. Pursuant to lhe February 14, 2013 Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien, Gam Restoration took an interest in the following real estate located in the C’ty of Nashville, County of Barry, end State of Michigan, and legally described as foPows: COM 968FT E OF NW COR NE 1/4 SEC 2-T2NR7W FOR POB; TH S 315FT. TH W 414FT, TH N 315FT, TH E414FTTO BEG. 2.99 ACRES +/- (10) Permanent Parcel /: 08-53-002-080-00 Commonly known as: 9475 W. Casgrove, Nashvrfte, Ml 49073-9727 Pursuant to the February 14. 2013 Order of the Barry County Circuit Court, Gam Restoration now possesses all nghts to foreclose on such property. Notice is now given that on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 1.00 p.m., at the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. MI. the loca­ tion of tho Barry County Circu't Court, located on tho east steps, there Will be offered lor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubi c safe, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the Construction Lien and accompanying Judgment, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided by law and tn the Judgment. The length of the redemption period will be four (4) months from the date of sale. Dated. November 4, 2013 /s Anthony J. Szilagyi Anthony J. Szilagyi (P56473) Attorney for Pfalntff Garn Restoration The Law Offices of Antnony J. Szilagyi, PLLC 110 S. Clemens Ave Lansmg, Ml 48912 517-487-7000 77501959 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond tions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danks, Jr., unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Capital One Home Leans, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2007 and recorded June 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181381, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Throe and 84/100 Dollars ($115 323.84) including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort5390 and the statute in such case made and pro.'ided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tno mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of hold na lhe circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 5. 2013. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises S'tuated in tho C*ty of Hastings County of Barry and Stato of M ch-gan. to-Wit.Lot 63, Aben Johnson’s Addition Number 2. according fo the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Pago 2. The redemption period sha'I bo 6 months from tne date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in winch case the redemption period shall be 30 days bom ihe date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, rf any, are ' 'n.ted solely to the return ol the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If me property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tr.e mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damage to the property dunng tho redemption pc nod It you are a tenant in lhe property, please contact our office us you may have certain nghts Dated1 October 31, 2013 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servcer PO. Box 5041 Troy Ml 48007 F k No. 13-011767 (1O-31)(11-21) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 13, 2013 Supervisor Stonebumer called the meeting to order at 7.-00 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire. Supervisor Stonebumer, Trustees Goebel and Grundy Also present were 9 guests. Agenda was approved. Minutes from tho October 9, 2013 regular board meeting were approved Commissioners Report was placed on file Public comments, if any. were received. Parks, Fine & Police Department reports were placed on f<le Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk's Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills Trustee’s Reports were received. Approved insurance renewal for township equip­ ment Approved office renovation request Approved AT & T metro act right of way permit extension Approved Consumers Energy standard lighting contract Approved to discontinue the parks enforcement officer position Approved sending Supervisor Stonebumer to tho MTA annual conference Aporoved an expenditure to the state of Ml for MFR Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Approved to hold the December regular board meeting at tho Prairieville Fire Dept Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor 060271M FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David C. Culp Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife To Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005 and recorded August 19, 2005 in Instrument » 1151295 and modified by agreement recorded December 22. 2008 in Instrument # 20081222-0011967 and also by agreement recorded June 23, 2010 in Instrument # 20100623-0006064 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, by assign­ ment dated October 18, 2013 and recorded November 6. 2013 in Instrument 2013-013372 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents (S79.386.38) including interest 2.02% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 12, 2013 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof. Commonly known as 530 W Marshall St, Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wilh MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, lhe borrower w.ll bo held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption peri­ od. Dated. 11/14/2013 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trusted for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates, PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87297 (11-14)(12-05) 77mivm THISNRRh?is aMn?9a0° Foreclosure Sale ING TO COM Pr?EBTC0LLECT0R ATTEMPT‘ WE OBTAIN ^(T.A DEBT- anY INFORMATION POSE PLp2?cLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- resSbRC”® T" ** that event tbo ’or®closlng mortgagee. In *darno9es. If any, shall be limit­ ed ° yJ°return of the bld amount tenMnnTr80,81 P|U8 lnlerest E S|ALE * Dofau11 haS bQen mad0 in lb® “nd;”°ons o’ a mortgage mado by Samuel A Sr?'e Man‘ or,ginal mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association, * Ort.9?9™'da,ted March 25,2013, and recorded on Apnl 4, 2013 In instrument 2013-004642. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Y® Thousand N ne Hundred Th<rty-Tw-o and 00/100 Dollars (S62.932.oo) Under tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g-ren that sa d mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sa’eoftho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, atpubLc vendue, at tho place cf holding tho circuit coui within Barry County, at 1 ;00 PM, on December 19.2013. Said premises are si^j in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, ind are described as. Lot 7 and Lot 8. Block 10. o’Samuel Roush's Addition to tho Village of Freeport iccord ng to tho recorded Plat thereof as recorded H-bc-r 1 of Plats on Pago 23; Barry County, M chgn Tho redemption period Shalt be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. November 21, 2013 For more Information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trett & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. M chigan 48334-5422 File J433828F01 (11-21)(12-12) 77M1W0 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTA!N WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURC°NTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU 0N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the Plahtiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be lim'ted solely to the return ol the bid amount ten­ dered at sa.e, plus interest, as determined by the ?h NOTi'rp%n!!'l?rcu'lCourt Caso N°- 13*346' SiHpi?Ji?iAS?eUD,C,At SALE JUDICIAL SALE E* ®nd by virtU0 °f JudgrnGnt<6) Ofdef<s) 0’ foreclosure in tho Circuit Court for the County of Banyt stat0 0, Michigan, made and entered on the 5th day of September, 2013, in Mnocnhn'd PWUSO ,her°in pending, wherein nnrt M chdflnl ~nce Corporation III was the Plaintiff £avis 2nd Terry Davis were the and/ordOrderfs^e. ?,orefhentionod Judgment(s) nd/°r °'der(3) established a debt owing to Plaintiff ntires?™Uann ann’52,058’14’ p,US P°st*iud9mon’ imAunle 'ate of 6.329% and other and/or Order(srNbnT?Ur5uant 10 M'd Judgmen,<s) ’S HEREBY GIVEN that n whn A A? S<y 5a;d Judgment^ and/or Order(s), shall be Property described below S Bucbon. by an authonzed clerk to the h’Sh M Or °°unly clork’deputy county So CcunS of b a»the Circu,t C0Urt f°.r at 1% pm ,na 19lh o’ December. 2013 following diS?a’On said day at said bmo, the located In the £? PfOp°«y shall bo sold: property Ba“; State of M^Sh:p Of Orangevite, County of Beginning at the Particularly dGscnbedI es North, Range 10 4 Po5t °’ Sec 18 1°*"_2 utes E 330 00 ft Cnc° N 09 degrC1°S 9< Sec 18; thence E °nd W se£ onds E 662.13 fi th? de9,oes 24 8 59,^S 47 seconds w 330^? N 89 d09'eGS fractional 1/4 of v?. a’ong the S Ime of the degrees 24 m'n 1 SW o’ Sec 10; thence N 00 the W l.ne of said 8 J? W 662. p1 Subject to an easeS?’1,0 ’he Piece of os over the North^4 f°r Public Kghway PurP°^ Road . Tax Par^ ^ 38 ft thereof for Sadder monly known as ?JbO10 O4Ol°J TrnFHP- S 5S B' TIONplease PERIOD xh addiefFor more d informa wmalion callIS24? .JfOHTHS. Attorneys for Pia,nt0 2515. Trott & Trott, PC. 200 Farmmgtcn H ?4<t0 NorthweS:ern Hwy Ste T 414892102(1^^48334-5422 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Nov. 11,2013 Regular mealing opened at 7:00 p.m. Approved; Consent Agenda Renewal of Bumham & Flower Insurance Binder Amended cemetery contract Professional Lake Mgmt 2014 Weed Management Programs for Wall & Guernsey Lake Adjourned 7:24 p.m. Submitted by Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S Feldpausch, Supervisor 77581943 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13026536-DE Estate of Ronald Marvin Haynes. Date of birth: 12/15/1925 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ronald Marvin Haynes, d.ed 01/17/2011. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that al! claims against tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to Cindy Cary, personal represen­ tative, or to both tho probate court at 200 West Court Street, Hastings, and the personal represen­ tative within 4 months after the dale o1 publication of this notice. Date: 11/20/13 Charles G. Hodgson P56815 8163 Grand River Road Suite 100 Brighton, Michigan 48114 (810) 227-1700 Cindy Cary PO Box 56 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2626 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed be'ow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by: Richard Goniwicha aka Richard E. Gon.wicha and Donna M. Goniwicha, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., os nominee for Brookside Mortgage, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated March 5, 2004 and recorded March 17, 2004 in Instrument # 1123771 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., by assignment dated March 11, 2004 and recorded June 10, 2004 in Instrument # 1129083 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($84,446 98) includ­ ing interest 5.625% per annum. Under tho power 0! sa.o contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caso made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at pubic vendue. Circuit Court 0! Barry County at 1:00PM on December 19, 2013. Said promises are situated In Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcels of land in the East one half of the Northwest one quarter of Section 28, Town 1 North Rango 9 West, described as: Beginning 1214.5 feet North ol the center of said Section 28. tnenco North 122 feet, thenco West 198 feet, thenco South 122 feet, thenco East 198 feet to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the North one quarter post of said Section 28 thenco South 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West along the North and South ono quarter lino of said Section 28. a distance of 1.304 37 feet, lhence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds West. 198.00 feet to tho true place of beginning, said place of beginning being 1,336 50 feet North ol the East and West ono quarter line of said Section 28, thence South 00 dc-grees 14 minutes 25 seconds West, 122.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds West 28.53 feet, thenco North 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West 122.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds East 28 53 feet to the p'ace of beg.nning, Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 14280 S Kellogg School Road, Hickory Comers Ml 49060 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.324 la(c), whichever 15 later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of thn Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278. tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortqage foreclosure sa'o or lo tho mortgage holder tor dam­ aging the property during the redemption period Dated 11/2V2013 CitiMortgage Inc., successor by merger to Z^BN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potostivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rjxhester H'Hs, Ml 48J07 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-88618 (11-21)(12-12) oewzike STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13026518-DE Estate of Betty Jean Harvath. Date of Birth: May 25. 1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Betty ' Jean Harvath. died September 21, 2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marylon K. Boulter, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 and the personal representative witnin 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: November 19,2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Marylon K. Boulter 12445 Kingsbury Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 671-5183 002,124 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-026547-DE Estate of Ella Mae Jewett, Deceased. Date of birth: 12/14/37. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ella Mao Jewett, died 10/15/13. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Gregory D. Jewett, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notico. Date: 11/14/13 Noil L. Kimball P36653 900 Monroo Avenue NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616-632-8077 Gregory D. Jewett 12236 8th Avenue. NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49534 616-953-2143 og&27cjs5 Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Al IN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Karol Martin an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc Mortgagee, dated Decomber 15. 2009. and record’ ed on December 23. 2009 in . 200912230012303. and assigned bi »£ Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA NA assignee as documented bv an . 5 Barry county records. Michigan, on which mS’ ° there is claimed lo bo due at tho date hXf K sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Two ! Seventy-Eight and 06/100 Dollars (S76 97A Under tho power of sale contained’n snH®’' . gage and the statute in such ca^n 5 d rBOrt" vided, not.ee is hereby g.von thS Mid pr°* be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged n^9° Wl" or some pan ol them, at pubte vendnn -wL 505of holding tho circuit court within p!ace 1:00 PM, on December 19, 2013 ^dun*y- at Said premises are situated in r.w , Barry County. Michigan, and are Haslings, 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln Park Add I’bed a8: 101 Hastings, accord ng to the Plat thereof ° Clty °’ in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55 Barre r? rocordGd The rodompiion penod shall be 6 RecO'ds date of such sale, unless doterm/nS -??13 froni lhG accordance with MCLA 600 3Si fd1aband°ned ,n X'»Xwnod 6ha'' sate undw ^FFFS^blo KHho^^n^n^^^^^n^witrbo'hoid the mortgage foreclosure sate^?? ,h° p?0Perty LI holder for damaging the nn/ ° the ^OriQaoe rcdempt.cn penod. e ProPerty durmo Dated: November 21 2013 ® For more information Du»at^ ,. FC X (248) 593-1302 ° Ca’,: Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Scrv-cer 31440 Northwestern Hwv Farmington Huis. M;Cn ° 200 File X433342F01 9dn 48334-5422 (11-21)(12-I2) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21, 2013 LEGALJjQTlCES J HMUngsch1,?!”1?. NovCmbr“^°"9”h'P Mealng «•! "°t“™b<-'r ’»• 2013 PKxl9O.1naroa“y<,0'«l700pni 2 guestbSnonSJn’bc's pres<'r". budget Approved pavmnn ,2D0'ow0 0,3 J»n Brown-SuoMvhw, OWTIl? ,FO RHM/TbeEN IHN-r^CT1VE M,LITARY DUTY pleaseS ™e prior one yearplease contact our office at Mnn-r,',,... Page 11 248-502-1400. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. u . MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made .n lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Karen F. Scott, a married woman, to Filth Third Mortgage Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 2011 and recorded April 26. 2011 m Instrument Number 201104200004380. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen and 60/100 Dollars ($6-1.616 60) including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in sa d mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub! c venduo at lhe place of holding the circuit court w.lhm Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 5. 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: . The land referred to in this instrument, situated in the Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan, is described as.Beg-nnlng al a po nt on the West l.ne of Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, d.stanl South 00 degrees 20 min­ utes 46 seconds East, 550.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of sa:d Section; thence North 89 degrees 39 m.nutes 14 seconds East. 300 00 feet; thenco South 00 degrees 20 minutes 46 seconds West. 220.00 feet; thence South 69 degrees 39 minutes 14 seconds Wes’. 300.00 feet to said West Secton bne; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 46 sec­ onds East, 220.00 feet along Section Line lo the pomt of beginning. Subject lo an casement for pub­ lic highway purposes over tho Westerly 33 feel thereof for Marshall Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban doned in accordance w.th MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato ol such sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosng mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are l.mited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at salo. plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure salo, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be he'd respons;bte to the person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certa’n nghts Dated. October 31, 2013 Orfans Associates, PC. • Attorneys for Servcer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Fite No. 13-013690 (1O-31)(11-21) the condftoTO oM h3S m’d' in No-on AC, mon9-'i9e mado by Matthew A Wan and Je“:ca 0 A Mortaunnn K0, ’° Wash,n9tcn Mutual Bank. FA. Au,Jusl ’6- 2007 and ,0“'d«1 OOOIOM°'n 0071? Ins,,umonl Number 20070820« ly Coun,Y Re“,ds- M'^h gan Sa.d S 9, ? now he’d bY -'PMotSttn Chase Bank. /sseeiation by assignment. There is cramod to be cue at lhe (late hereof tho sum of r-ony-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 14.100 Dollars (S47.864.14) including .merest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll c oreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo pan of them, at public vendue at the p'ace of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1.00 PM on DECEMBER 5. 2013. Sa-d premises arc located in tho Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan. and aro described as Land situated m tho Township of Woodland, County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, is described as follows: Lots 14. 15 and 16 of Innovation Subd.v.sion accord.ng to tne Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 21 ol Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. tn which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dato'of such sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower w.tl be hela Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo responsible to the person who buys the property at THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ the mortgage foreclosure salo or to lhe mortgage ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION holder tor damage lo the property during lhe WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ redemption period. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT If you aro a tenant in the property, please contact THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE our office as you may havo certain rights. MILITARY DUTY. Dated: November7. 2013 it ATTN PURCHASERS! This sale may be Ortans Associates. P.C.. rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In Attorneys for Servicer that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ P O Box 5041 ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. Troy. Ml 48007 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in File No. 13-013796 the conditions of a mortgage mado by John C. (11-07)( 11-28) nsm«3B Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith. h>s wife, original mongagor(s). to Fiftn Third Mortgage • FORECLOSURE NOTICE Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12. 2007, This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a and recorded on January 11. 2008 in instrument debt. Any informaton obtained will bo used for this 20080111-0000387. and assigned by said purpose. If you are m the Military, please contact Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE assignee as documented by an assignment, in SALE - Default has been made in the cond.tions of Barry county records, M chigan. on which mortgage a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Mahoney and there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the Sarah E Mahoney Husband and W.fe to Option sum ol One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Seven One Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July Hundred Thirty-Four and 78/100 Dollars 27. 2007 and recorded July 31. 2007 in Instrument ($115,734.78). d 20070731-0000334 Barry County Records, Under tno power of sale contained in said mort­ Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Fargo Bank. N.A.. as Trustee for the Certificate be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, Holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at OPT5, by assignment dated January 19. 2010 and 1.00 PM. on December 12. 2013. recorded January 28. 2010 in Instrument H Said premises are situated in Charter Township 201001280000810 on which mortgage there is of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ol One described as: Part ol the Northwest 1/4 of tho Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North. Rango Eighty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, ($168,589.98) including interest 4.97’i per annum. described as commencing al the Northwest comer Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage of said Section 27; thenco South 66.00 feet along and the statute in such case- made and provided, the West lino of said Section 27 to the true point of notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo beginn-ng, thence East 200.00 feet parallel w.th tho foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 some part ol them, at public vendue. Circuit Court feet parallel with said West lino; thence West Of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 5, 2013 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence Said premises are situated <n City of Hastings. North 600 00 foot along said West line to the point Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: LOT of beginning. 125 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPER­ Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ TIES UNIT NO. 2. ACCORDING TO THE ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN record. LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. ALSO THAT The redemption period shall be 6 months from PART OF LOT 124 OF SAID PLAT OF ALGO­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ NQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO. doned in accordance w<th MCLA 600.3241a. in 2. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE which case the redemption period shall be 30 days NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; from the date of such sale THENCE SOUTH 19 DEGREES 51 MINUTES If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under WEST 96 0 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act 0! 1961, LOT 124; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 124. 13.0 FEET TO responsible to the person who buys the property at THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage THENCE NORTHEASTERLY IN A STRAIGHT holder lor damaging the property during lhe LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALL BEING redemption period. A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL Dated: November 14, 2013 ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 2. TOWN 3 For more information, please call: NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. Commonly known as FC J (248) 593-1311 2515 Chippewa Trail. Haslings Ml 49058 Tire Trott & Trott, P.C. redemption period sha'I bo 6 months from the date Attorneys fax Servicer of such safe, unless determined ,n 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 accordance witn MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3 a. Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 »n which case lhe redemption period shall be JU Filo 0363947FO3 days horn the dato of such sate or upon the expi­ (11-14)(12-O5) 775S1C'j7 ration of lhe not.ee required by MCL 603-3?4 m whichever is Later, or unless MCL 600 3?40(l7) applies If the property is sold at foreclosure sa c under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ac > 1961, under MCI 600 3278. the borrower will De held respons-bte to tne person who buys the prop erty al t’w mortgage foreclosure sate or to the rnor gage holder for damaging the property dunr^ « redemption penod Daled J1/07/2013 Voells F ) Bank. National Association, as Trustee Soundv.cw Home Loan Trust 2007 OPT5. A-.se * Backed Ceri.tx.ates. Ser,--. 2007-OPT5. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Assoca P.C 611 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HiHs, mi 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 13-84393 (W 07j(i;-26) 77m:hso MORTGAGE SALE Default . %c°naa!0"/Lany Ivan National Association. 9008 and recorded on uly X"l7-0007275. j da,^'Bank. 200r ;« • ’ »"1.61^^ N.no.een and Under the power ol sate ^n!a,ned gage .and the statute .n Such ca3o made and Dfo %ed. nonce be foreclosed by a sale o the mortgaged promises or some part ol them, at pub! c vendue, et tho place of holding lhe circu't <murt w.th n Barfy nt 1:00 PM. on December 5.2013. y Said premises a'“ *lua,«> m Township ol Orangeville. Ban?. Counl>' Michigan, and are described as: Lol 16J or Uynden Johncock Plat No. 1. according to tho recorded p^t thereof as record­ ed m Uber 3 of Plats on Page 93 bejng part Qf Northwest Fractional quarter of Section 3 Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Tho redemption penod shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless doterm nc-d aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which caso tho redempbon period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower vrill be held responsible lo tho person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sa'o or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 7, 2013 For more information, please call: FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 North-western Hwy $to 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File W1875F01 (11-07)( 11-28) niaircr Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE • MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ‘ rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damajes, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the rvramof the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Kay Kremsreiter and Carol Gmder, joint Tenants in com­ mon. onginal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender and lenders successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 20. 2006. and recorded on October 31. 2006 in instrument 1172126, and assigned by said Mortgagee to EverBank os assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Throe Thousand Twenty-Three and 72/100 Dollars ($143,023.72). Under me power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale 0! the mortgaged prenvses, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 19, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township ol Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. That part ol the Southwest 1/4 of sec­ t.on 17, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West; beginning at a point found by commencing at the West 1/4 post o sa-cI section; thenco North 90 degrees 00 minAvT^r5 E,a.St °? lhe We5t 1/4 line of Mid sccton 676 31 feet to the point of beginning ol this nu ‘ no nu'n9 North 90 degrees 00 m th°?vv ? tdS ^St on said 1/4 ,in® 220 13 West V? dogfee^ East 42fee‘ of th0 1/2 oTs^d‘sSumwesT’l/^0 EaSl lino of ,h0 WeSt said East Imo 245.65 feet to mo^ace of b^?nnino together with all land tying Lt.?_acc ° line and the conlcrl.no of aa,d',aYe2f East and west l.ne extend^l s0uth HUDCcn’lSf » RAD'fn/ W9845786ABW / which by intention ol tho partrr Ji e0; _ part of lhe realty and shaft pasTwrth0 00,15,110 Tho redemption period chan kJ1 m the date 0! such sate, unS mOnLhS LT doned tn accordance with Mei a < ?ba"n which case lhe redemption permdli 6?.°»;324>J* '2 from the date of such sale. sha be 30 dayS If the property is sold at fQrn_. , . , Chapter 32 of the Revised j sa,a pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Acl 1^6,J responsible to the person wh0 W b° the mortgage foreclosure sai0 /•* prop^ty at holder for damaging thy 0 m.°n9a9° redemption period. °porty during the Dated: November 21, 2013 For more information. pleas* ...... FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sie 20n Farmington Hills, Michigan 463,. File #296870F02 ,b422 (11-21)(12-12) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used lor this purpose If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE -• Default has been mado in tho conditions of a certain mortgage mado by Robert D Glasgow and Tammy Jo Glasgow. Husband and Wife to CibFinancal Mortgage Company. Inc . Mortgagee, dated July 19, 2006 and recorded Jufy 26. 2006 in Instrument 1167729 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Six Dollars and Soventy-Nino Cents ($87,706.79) including interest 4.125% per .annum Under tho power ol sale con­ tained jn said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notico is hcieby given that said mortgage wJI bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at publ'C venduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 19. 2013 Said promises are situated in City ol Hastings. Barry County. Mich'gan. and are described as: Lot 6 of Supervisor Glasgow’s Addition Number Ono to tho City of Hastings, accord.ng to tho recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3. ol Plats, on Pago 3. Commonly known as 1201 S Hanover St. Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such sate, or upon tho expi­ ration of tho notico required by MCL 600 3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys the prop­ erty at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mort­ gage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: 11/21/2013 CitiMortgage. Inc., successor by merger to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 13-90157 (11-21)(12-12) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage for tho sole purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate cov­ ered. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2002, and recorded on March 22, 2002 in instrument 1076999, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 54/100 Dollars ($122,38(7.54). •Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 19, 2013. Said promises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, M chigan, and aro described as: Commencing at tho East 1/4 post of Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 hne of said Section 19. 292.35 feet to the place of beginning; tnence continuing North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 line 377.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318.87 feet lo the South line of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South line 665.66 feel to the Southeast comer of lhe Northeast 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East along the East hne of said Section. 575.14 feet; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745 00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, tho centerline of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies in lhe centerhne of West Lake Road 1150 feet North and 33 feet East of the Southeast comer of Section 19, Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East, parallel with and 33 feet East of lhe East hne of said Section 19, 297 feet to a point which lies 123 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel with and 123 feet North of tho South hne of tho Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section. 698 66 feet to the place 0! end-ng. Also, together with a 66 foot wide easement for Ingress and Egress, the centerline of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point which bes 123 feet North of the 33 feet East of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section!9. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West; thence North 00 degreas 41 min­ utes 49 seconds East parallel with and 33 foot East of the East line of said Section 19. 240 feet to tho place of ending. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. tn which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chanter 32 of lhe Revised Jud<catu»e Act of 1961. oursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower wifi be held responsible lo lhe person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 21. 2013 For morn information, pieuse call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Bott, P.C . Attorney* For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Filo M20284F0! (11-21)(I2-12) OQV’PM Case No. 13-85-CH-CH Notico of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of on Order Granting Mot on for Default Judgment and for Judgment g! Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry. State of Michigan sgned and filed on October 31, 2013. in the caso of Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Plamtitf v Jamie J Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat, Defendants. Caso No. 13-85-CH, where:n. among other things, tho Court allowed lhe foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Jam e J. Horvat and Daniel M Horvat (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Sav.ngs Bank dated December 15. 2003 and recorded December 30. 2003 at Instrument Mo. 1120068, Barry County Records. aga:nst the Mortgagors. Pursuant to tho Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, tho Mortgaged Premises described be'ow sha'l be sold at a public auction by or under the d rec?on of Clerk/Sheriff for tho County of Barry to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building, 220 W. Stalo Street, Hast ngs, Mxn-gan 49058 on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local Lmo. The ’Mortgaged Promises* are legally described as: That part of lhe Southwest 1/4 Section 27. T1N. R7W, Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: the West 6 rods in width of tho following Parcel’; commencing a! the intersec­ tion ol the Highway running in an Easterly and Westerly direction on said Southwest 1/4 of Sect.on 27 and tho West Section lino of said Section: thence running South along said Section. 27 rods, thence East 30 rods; thence North to the center of said Highway; thence Westerly along the center of said H.ghway to tho place of beginning Tho Mortgaged Premises, the address of which is 8020 Day Road. Bel'ovue, Michigan 49021. also include all right, title and interests held by Jamie J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat as of December 15, 2003 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed dunng the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 C-ia27O% Date: November 21, 2013 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cored a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Adam Lee Teesdale and Claudia Teesdale. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Eledronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Equity Mortgage. Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 24, 2004 and recorded September 1. 2004 in Instrument # 1133338 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Ocwen Loan Servicing . LLC. by assignment dated August 13. 2012 and recorded August 21, 2012 in Instrument It 2012¥ 003617 on which mortgage there is cla med to be clue at lhe date hereof tne sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($167,569.31) includ­ ing interest 3 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 5. 2013 Sad premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest ono-quartor of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as. Commencing at the Northwest comer ol said Section 9: thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 38 seconds West 132.00 feet along the West line of the Northwest one-quarter of said section to tho point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165.00 feet, parallel with tho North line of sa<d section: thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds East 89.55 feet, thence South 44 degrees 38 minutes 46 seconds East 315.61 feet; thence South 63 degrees 17 min­ utes 26 seconds West 241.38 feet; thenco North 89 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds West 172 00 feet, to the West lino of said Southwest one-quarter; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds East 243.30 feet along said West l.no to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 6970 Cherry Valley Rd, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sa<e. unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon Lhe expiration of the not.ee required by MCL 600 324la(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. It the proper­ ty Is sold at foreclosure -sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judcature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage ho'der for dam­ aging the property dunng the redemption penod Dated. 10/31/2013 Ocwen Lean Servicing . LLC. Assignee ol Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesbvo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-89251 (10-31)(11 -21) wm �Poq«? 12 - Thursday, November 21.2013 - Tw Hastings Banner _______ ______ ____ Clarksville residents injured Great American Smokeout is today in hit-and-run accident Three Clarksville residents were injured in a hit find run accident at about 11:40 p.m. Nov. 16 on \klen Nash Avenue and 36th Street in Kent County. Kent Count) Shenff’s deputies reported Jacob Boger, IS. of Clarksville was driving south when his vehicle was hit by a north­ bound vehicle Witnesses told police that two suspects got out of the northbound vehicle, a 2(X)I Kia Rio, and tied north on foot. Three people in Boger’s vehicle were injured. Dylan Blough. 15. suffered a bro- Robert Colburn, 31, Middleville, was sen­ tenced lo 90 days in jail alter pleading guilty lo one count of fleeing police and another count ot assault, resisting arrest and obstruct­ ing justice. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell sentenced Colburn lo 90 days lor each of lhe two counts wilh lhe sen­ tences to lx: served concurrently. Colburn was given credit for three days already sen cd. In addition, he was ordered lo serve 24 months of probation and pay .$1,248 in court assess­ ments. Work release from jail will be allowed as long as approved and verified by probation and the jail. The 24 months of probation may lx* terminated upon full payment of court assessments. Colburn pleaded guilty to lhe charges Oct. 3 and was sentenced Nov 13. In another case. Colburn was sentenced Nov. 13 to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to breaking and entering with illegal entry with­ out consent. He was given credit for three days served in jail and may be able lo be on work release during his jail term as long as approved and verified, by lhe probation ken femur, and Connor Blough. 1 facial injuries. Both are • Clarksville. o'fhevicSheriff’.s deputies repotted one‘< ^.s tints was transported to DeVos . । Hospital and another went to lhc I • department and jail. An additional charge of RICK TAYLOR'S For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/fa rm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Piopanc 269-367-97W HEAT YOUR ENTIRE HOME, waler and more with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. (616)877-4081, National Ads DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED now! Learn to drive for US Xprvss! Earn $809-• per week! No experi­ ence needed! CDL trained and job ready in 15 days! 1­ 800-882 •7364. THIS PUBLICATION DOFS NO I KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive. fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee die accuracy of any' advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance .of delivery ol goods or services advertised. HASTINGS 4 299-205-4990 Pawatcwa Haslifiyt on SUt« Si. __ _ _ _ _ THEATERS HIUJLXUUE »»«c*t« twilight ■ AHI 4 CO • go ITAP1 IM H7* 0M PM O THE MUWGfR RAMIS- CATCHIMQ hut ... ■ • n- ?jr, «.• if. jr- G ». e •<«, THOR: THt DARK fcOfiU) ,Ptt. mog 4 •> t FRft JMfiQS W H V0 700. t pm ^X^dcrs still «■« percent of Ba^y s -.dulls are current smokers and acJQriI^Unty '’012 Michigan Profile for Healthy , .8 'pe>«n'of high Mhool students (g^nine and ID have smoked cigaTOIC/" past 30 days. However, more than "f *cse ।tobacco usen have tried to qujl i|uring the past 12 months. 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Lodge for the luncheon and RNS/LPNSLAKESHORE to Girrbach Funeral Home HOME HEALTH CARE for their guidance and for everything for being perfect SERVICE is currently look­ ing for a nurse to work 1st once again. shift on Fridays 6c 1st or 2nd Marty will rest in peace at every other Saturday & Sun­ lhe J fastings Township day in Middleville as part­ Cemetery next to his sister, time 2nd shifts in Wayland. Mary-Ann. Thank you For more information con­ everyone from the family tact /Xngila at (616)534-9300 of Martin Harry Breitner ext. 3301 or at angila'j‘lake.shoreservicvs.net Business Services MILLER'S ROOFING SERVICE: Amish Crafts­ manship. Reasonable rales & free estimates. Metal, shin­ gles & low slope. Allen Mill­ er (269)758-3270 Farm HORSE BOARDING S175/MONTH. You supply Feed and bedding, we do chores. Freeport Area. (616)765-3099 Help Wanted Estate Sale CASE MANAGER POSI­ TION. This position pro­ vides the opportunity to work within a growing men­ tal health agency to serve the developmentally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires crea­ tivity and flexibility as well as the ability to function in a team atmosphere. Appli­ cants must possess a BSW or El.PC, t.l.MSW or 7LLP. Re­ sponsibilities include out­ reach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, su­ pervision of persons in com­ munitv settings, liaison with licensing agencies and main­ tenance of record*, A rar is required. Send resume to pjby.'.’jlsNLUlbd VIII nr mail to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 VV., Green Street, Hast­ ings, Ml 49056. No phone • olh. TOE ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All rvi! rvUic Mlicttiiiog in liu» new*j-• j'cf I* tu lhe I. it llojstn): A<1 .t. J tne MKht/jn Cnil Rtpl.'* Ail uhkh Me i( ilkj-a «•’ a hrtti< preference. h<n>uti< t*. cr ■lixn.’tJtMtxH! biteJ»>n i-k lokw, rr!»poc. *c*. hjn4«c«p. f«Milt»l -.tjt-.A rkitr.iiu! estym. ape nt-tUa! t*t an mirtitani to rvolc any *u»h preferertve. ItcHUtlun ,>r di*iritnloa<M»n." I U : I.-.; u::.! I th.- age of IX luit.p t>.th p»rer.t'<>r kf*! iv'l -lutx, pnytLit.t women ui:.t jK<>pk • ;■»<) cl children under Hi. li t i:ei»tp.-p*r will i«*l kimwinfjy »-.cpr any aihcnfinp ! <? real c«uie which ii 'i viola!: n of iIk law <Xr tr^u.-n ,.:c la-tchy that al! d.vdhnr, Mhwtiretf tn thrv tcmpjKr •jc *xatlahl.- <<t< an Cxu->l ofl’oiluiuiy b >0 In ICjvMl (l.unmi'nliin call I ait >1 Ctokr fJMMM’O Tlx-1(1 l): > I,, t • ; treterfol It-. I.' ,nr; v.f.t ».J iv 1 HKJ-1/’*I.’7J tunitv to to remind remind tobacco tobacco users that (here (here arc are tunity users that resources available to help them quit, and fo support tobacco users in their efforts to quit." said Tamah Gustafson, health educator. "Quitting tobacco use is the best thing you can do for your health. Within minutes lo hours after quitting, blood pressure, heart rate, and carbon monoxide levels decrease, and the long term benefits continue over time including improved lung function and decreased risk of cancer and heart disease.” Research shows that while quilting is difficult for most tobacco users, people^who use tobacco can increase their success in quilting with help. Quilters are most successful when using a com­ bination of therapies, including resources such as nicotine replacement, counseling, self-help materials, and a strong support network of fam­ ily and friends. Resources available to Michigan residents include: • Free smoking-cessation workshops provid­ ed by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Call 517-541-2624 for more infor­ mation. • The Communi Die Michigan Department of Community Health Tobacco Quitlinc, 800-784-8669, contin­ ues to provide free telephone coaching for the uninsured and those with Medicaid and Medicare, and free nicotine-replacement med­ ications for those who qualify. Information on quitting smoking and a free printable Michigan Smoker’s Quit Kit are available through MDCH by visiting: www.michigan.gov/tobacco. • BccomeAnEX.org is a free, interactive website that shows smokers how to re-Ieam life without cigarettes The site, developed by Ixgacy in partnership with Mayo Clinic, offers a free, personalized quit plan and an online sup­ port community to help people prepare to quit and stay quit. • The American Cancer Society has tools available to help with quitting. For more infor­ mation. call the American Cancer Society. 800­ • 227-2345. For more information about the Great American Smokeout. call Gustafson. 517-541­ 2624 Information also is available on the American Cancer Society’s website, www.canccr.org. Delton man gets jail time and probation for weapons, drug charges Holli Lyne Fager, 30, Hastings, was sen­ tenced to 24 lo 240 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of operating and maintaining a lab involving methampheta­ mine. She was given credit for six days served in jail and ordered to pay $698 in court costs and fines. The court does not object lo Fager participating in a bool camp. Fager was sentenced Nov 13 by Judge Amy McDowell. Recreation DETAIL tn Mtchtgan. ye( tobacco Acconiin “> ™ .fog.2010 Barry County nehasWralf ,hh710r Survey. 24.3 home invasion was dismissed. CALL... The Hastings BANNER <> 945-9554 WORKS. Detailing cars since I9b8. Call (269)^45-0958. leave message, 8<irn-5pm, Monday-Friday. day. By doing yXdm'^^Xhh‘erIife--.hat 1 "sheriff’s deputies conducted a K9H«™k to attempt to locate the occupants of th ond vehicle, but were unsuccessful. Anyone with inforation about theJ crasR is asked to contact the Kent County 8 <-rt • Department, 616-632-6357. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Automotive The American o .. the Great Amerk? C^cr Society marks the Thursday of n ''mokeum ol? ,hc * • ing smokers lo each year by quit, or to p|an. c 'he dale to tnjk<: P WE HAVE JOBS 15+ MACHINE OPERATORS Etnptoyment Group has immediate openings lor Machine Operators In Parchment. Temporary and 90-day hire-in opportunities! All shifts, lets o'overtime, including weekends and 12-hour shifts. S9.00.hr. Must meet m.nmum scores on industrial skills testing. APPLY NOW at wy/v/.emplQymentgmUbWrn Join us at our Employment Group Job Fairs’ Well also be reaving for these and other potions at tho Allegan County MichiganWorks!, 3255 122nd Ave., Mon, Dec 2, 9am-12pm and at Barry County MiWorks, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, on Fri, Doc 6, 10am-3pm. For immediate consideration, compete our entire on-line appLcatron at YLWwrompJMmMtgLQuj^jyn BEFORE coming to the Job Fair. Can't make the job fair? Complete the online application and then call us a! 269.7689000 Michael Gordon Bourdo, 50. of Delton pleaded no contest in July to operating and maintaining a lab involving methampheta­ mine, and a charge of weapons firearm viola­ tion possession by a felon. • Bourdo was sentenced Nov. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell. He will serve nine months in jail for each count and be placed on probation for 60 months. The court will allow him to enter lhe Swift and Sure Sanctions program, and he was ordered to receive cognitive behavior therapy or substance abuse therapy while in jail. He will be required to follow day report­ ing after release from jail. He was given credit for 33 days already served in jail and was ordered to pay $4,616 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of possession, of methamphetamine, operating and maintaining a meth lab, possession of controlled substance marijuana and a felony firearms charge, were all dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Bourdo was arrested in March after an anonymous caller told police Bourdo was high on drugs and threatened to shoot up an elementary school. The reported threats caused schools in Barry. Allegan and Kalamazoo counties to be on alert. Some went into lockdown mode and in some cases, schools increased police presence for weeks after the incident, which reignited debate about armed officers in schools. The reports of Bourdo threatening the schools was never proven, and he was not charged in connection with the threats. The reported threats, however, led police to Bourdo’s home, where he was arrested on the unrelated drug and weapons charges. Dispute over phone lands man in jail old Hastings man for probation violation and possession of marijuana. Officers wen speaking with the man about a previous assault complaint when they delected an odor of intoxicants. Officers confirmed through a probation officer that the man *as not supposed to consume alcohol and placed him under arrest for probation violation. The man was lodged at the Barry County Jail. The incident occurred Nov. 15. A dispute over a telephone ended up with a 25-ycar-old man going to jail. Hastings Police were called to the 1500 block of North East Street. Upon investigation, offi­ cers arrested the man for assaulting a-2Iycar-old female. The man was taken to the Barr)’ County Jail and charged with domes­ tic violence. Winds blow open factory door, Nashville man reports ladder stolen sound alarm 72-year-old Nashville man reported a lad­ der stolen from his home on Cogswell Road, Nashville. The man told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies he left the ladder on his picnic table Nov. 4 and when he went back to get it the next day, it was gone. The lad­ der is valued at about $100. Police were called to investigate the theft Nov. IL WE HAVE JOBS Drunk driver Driver arrested after arrested after crash accident downtown E^'0«&=at!p°J^ Pairs! “ teem "ng at lhe A,l«9an County a}.?**0*®: 3255 122nd Ave., A,,»gan, Cn Mo°n-, Doc 2, 3”iM2pm a/ry County 535 W u!Work8’ A ’J*°odlawn Avo, •Hastings, Fr,’» °ec 6,Cioam-3pm. fent Group has tocat^W^10' poshi^bufacturing Mach “o'? In Hustinfls: /Usomblers, p? General Labor. tSJ?-50-$9.00Air- stronn 'tfoma/GED, least 6b''JorY ,ncIud,r9 at reernt employ1 company, reqt/^entdrvg SCJM" ^•manu’actunng . preferred ^*0r tmfhflp, High winds Sunday blew open a shipping door at Flexfab on M 43, Hastings. When the door was blown open around 10:40 a.m., lhe building alarm was activated, and Barry County Sheriff’s deputies responded. Officers searched the building, but found nothing missing or out of the ordinary. Police determined the door was likely not fully locked when the winds blew it open. A 27-year-old Fulton man arrested Nov. 14 faces charges of operating a motor vehi­ cle while intoxicated, driving while his license privileges were suspended and pro­ viding false information to police. The inci­ dent started about 4:20 a.m. Nov. 14 on M­ 37 near Adams Road south of Middleville. The driver was southbound when police were notified of the possible intoxicated motorist. A sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop the vehicle on M-37 near Upton Road. The driver then crossed the center line and struck a northbound vehicle head on near M­ 37 and Airport Road. The driver of lhe northbound vehicle was not injured, accord­ ing to police. Officers then arrested the driv­ er for operating a motor vehicle while intox­ icated. He was booked into the Barr) County Jail where it was determined he had been arrested in March for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Officers Icamed he had three valid warrants for his arrest, including one out of Barn County for con­ tempt of court for failing to appear for the offense of no operator’s license, a second warrant from Bair)1 County for failure to appear for driving while intoxicated and a third warrant from Schoolcraft Police for failure to appear for driving while intoxicat­ ed. . f9te consideration, (J^aurenwe **W»*n2?Pf*cafl0n a CamS’te JobFa’f Comp!,,,the job la:f an3'M^S7PS Odor of intoxicants tips off officers Hastings City Police arrested a 20-year- A driver involved in a property damage accident Nov. 15 was arrested for driving while her driving privileges were suspend­ ed. The 38-year-old Hastings woman also has an outstanding warrant from Kalamazoo County. Hastings police were called to the property damage accident at the intersection of Broadway and West State Street. Scam artist convinces Nashville woman to send money A 4byear-ol<l Nashville woman tola PO1'« she had been wiring money to he J fiance she met and had a relationship with on the Internet and that when he sent ■ > > lo her to cash, she- found out it w. J he,'’k lent and could not be cashed. She told mV ** N-6 she received motteyfmmX^ pk and was told to wire thNigeria, which she did. She was ah“"old 'to keep a portion of the money for her n ' She then received some , and Photic calls about the t.X OnV intormed the woman the wh ,le scant and that there is no „ne 8 *V Internet. She was adviLt C on thc more texts and to chance her 7 answcr an> and email accounts. c f p ,Onc dumber �I (All I TheHa^ngsBanner-Thursday,NovemberHP013 - Page 13 Tankee Springs board scrutinizes Whispering Pines fact-finding data hv Const; bv Constance Ch. l'f ^riter Objections to Unit fw special opmcni concO'Mon ;1I iTsursday " YUCv *«’. P meeting whi 7 ’ Y™kee Spring, l0„„. tnter.-Med reside",, *" a,te"ded by several Presented to .1 '. ,lWo plans: the °ard tor approval were Jevelopmcnt p]a nJ «mmtum preliminary ...__ n-‘nd the planned unit devel-i v i • ■ uini kjv use permit prchmim’O approval Included in the plans were finding" ot I. on the condominium project and conditions to the approval of lhe plan. Ron Heilman, a resident who lives adjacui to the Whispering Pines campground, voic»-< concern over the planning commission > rec ommendation to grant a planned unit dr'? ■ opme nt permit, stating, “we (resident" neig >• boring lhe propenyl| were never included in i r\ai tn u i a iv |/| \ s. »%. *■» - Spetoskey one of first DU girls to earn Academic honor Juniors 1 . have been n NK',oskcy and Hannah Stone Vollevball tcnm'?rhc DaVcnP°rt Univeniiy One AcadJm a,.0?1 ever CoS’Oz\ Capital this fall C All-District Team performers in bv carn,cd *he nod after being voted DistncM lnf°rmation Directors from w ell . ,k *l 'v,uch includes 21 states as Ricn Ti C 9,str^cl Columbia and Puerto reenr i PU,r davenport to 31-9 overall «cord (his regular season rr i PC.tOskc5’ a 2011 Lakewood High School fc. - Hale, is one of two captains of the ^•yenport volleyball team and has had an standing season on the court for head coach Megan Lenhart. The defensive special­ ist leads the team with 50 aces and is second on the team with 423 digs. Spetoskcy is a Health Man agement oerx ices major and is currently maintaining a 3.40 GPA. Stone has posted her best season in a DU uniform as she currently leads lhe No. 21 ranked Panthers in assist (113) and solo blocks (19) as well as hitting percentage (.336). Stone, a middle blocker from Hudsonville, is a Finance major and currently holds a 3.87 GPA. lhe 2013-14 Capital One Academic All­ District Volleyball Teams, selected by the Lexie Speloskey College .Sports Information Directors of America, have been released to recognize the nation's top student-athletes lor their com­ bined performances athletically and in lhe classroom. Munn Manufacturing team wms Class E Fastpitch ffife Trie Munn Manufacturing Fastpitch Softball Team with players from Hastings and Freeport, won the Men’s Class E Fastpitch State Championship in Lansing in August. The team was 6-1 at the tournament, topping a team from Marquette twice to secure the title. Team members are (front from left) Scott Larsen, Bruce Case, Tim Larsen, Tim Tape, Darrin Tape, Caleb Case, (back) Justin Pratt, Jared Osborn, Josh Storrr/ Matt Larsen and Adam Case. Missing from photo are Luke Storm and Nick Tape. BOWLING SCOBES Monday Mixcrettcs Nashville Chiropractic 33-11: Dean's Dolls 31-13; Kent Oil 26-18; Dewey’s Auto Body 24-20; Creekside Growers 15-29. Good Ganics and Series - T. Redman 137; J. Rice 179: L. Elliston 204; V. Carr 201-539; B. Anders 141-385: S. Nash 183. hiesday Night Mixed BoyccMilk Haulers 26;J-Bar 25; Hurless Machine Shop 24; Carl’s Soft Water 21. inV’n' n a"U"' ‘ R ,'urio"l? 277: D- Blakely 202; D. Benner 195; G. Hanse 192; P. Scobey Senior Citizens Butterfingers 29.5-14,5: King Pins 25-19, M&M’s 24.5 19.5. Ward's Friends 24.5-19.5: Just Having Fun 24-20; Rosie s 23.5-20.5; Sun Risers 23-21; Early Risen. 23-21; Jan's Team 22-22; Has Bens 21-23; Pm Seekers 20-24. Women’s CJood Games and Series - D. Larsen 168; C. Stuart 1X9-488; N. Boniface 179; A. Tusker 156-435; Y. Cheeseman 153­ 431; M. Kingsley 119-261; E. Ulrich 168-473. Men’s Good Games and Series - G. Bennett 164; W. Miillekoote 192 477; B. Keeler 217-589; P Scobey 194; G. Forbey 142-402; R Hart 141-367; D. Kiersey 244­ 5X0; D. Murphy 148; W. Talstna 179. R. IliRh Series - R. Furlong 670; M. Burd 411. McDonald 259-641. . Wednesday Mixed Court Side 32-12: Eye Ac ENT 26-14; Brush Works Painting 24 20; Boniface Construction 2LI9; Delton Suds 20-24. ~ Good Games and Series Women • A. Tusker 151: N. Boniface 169; D. Huver 162.1. Ulrich 167; G. Meuncy 1X6; N. Potter 141; T. Christopher 1X1. Good Games Boniface 180-507. and Series Men - R « M M Br>a" R156; M Burd 151; B. Ramey 150; B. Norris „ ui’ C l \ 10. S.L A.M Moused Mixed H5 4: W°'l< Barms 17-7; Ur’Un'Pn' l6-8:S"ceks 14­ 12-11; strike Outs 11-13; Big Fxn-Ninn*" One l1-1-’: l?s I LN 7-17, Caswell Comets I -*13 Women’s High Game . s. Hiuchings 253­ 79 M m/ W;"?>sko l8<,; J «<»lfers 179. M. Hollman 175; L.Schaum 170- C Caswell 166; K. Peterson 163; I.. | ,nt|, |(,\. p Weaver 161. Womens High Series - s. Hutchings 580; 101 s ' K' m7Z>'k'’ 5W:I 494, L. Schamn 494; |» Weaver 47.5- K Peterson 465; L Finch 461; S. Da\|S 437- r Caswell 435. Men’s High Game - R. jones 279 r Aj. 268; J Peterson 259; R. Bradstreet ’47- n Hutchings 243; K. •’ ■ **213; S. Zuchlkc Trowbridge 204; D Chrispyn 192; K. Worthington 190. Men’s High Series - R. /M|cn 773. R Junes 746; J, Peterson 744, R Bradstreet 6(U; b Hutchings 659; S. 1rowbridge 566; Chrispyn “ ' 1 541. K Zuchlkc K. Worthington 501. ( i,l;",,,cd "ulhe h'“'M wnh I Hie Ixiard then approved the preliminary approval of the plans asking questions lo clar­ Heikuun abo,,, neighbors iify information to the members and attending development plans unanimously and there an.,c sCvli(i|i P’' uiR „f ,hc , Additional reports came from Thomapplc two-tenths of ,jsC(J t,a(r;c"nently dirt. residents. Eire Chief Dave Middleton. he supplied the Township Supervisor Mark F.nglerth iKC.ruse of 'hr „cd p,lv ’nd 'IX-eds of , -J*™U■».>offered, in response to Heilman’s concents, activity report for the month and reminded the board that the shelf life of the departments' his own verbal commitment “Eighty percent of the residents in Yankee self contained breathing apparatus is up next Springs live on or near lakes.*' pointed out year. Jerkatis asked Middleton if he could pro­ Englcrlh. “We are all involved tn trying to mendalion by ’"•mnrion to ; make this fair for everybody. Wc, as a town­ vide more specific information regarding the must work together to move through calls to which the department responds. ,wcen ship, i “Because of HIPPA laws. 1 cannot divulge these steps to ensure satisfaction for all affect­ much more information that what I already ed.” Satisfied with the answers provided by the provide.” responded Middleton. ”1 will see planning commission and reminding the about adding descriptions of the actions, but I board and audience that approving lhe plans do not see too much additional information ,-unpgn-und pn>|Krt>rtni„ | was only lhe first of a two step process, being allowed.” Middleton then addressed the breathing Englcrlh added, “This allows us to move the fires at the tantP! " ; '"o of uhitt, „ly devices. wife caught lx'fnlY 2Vd ,l> one of my project forward. II there is a problem, the peo­ “Each ot the units must be re-hydrostated buildings threatening > a Wh. ">y ple can come together and work through it. every three years and thrown away after 15," positively ’’ -One of the l’",lSJ ,'n) Property was CU1 Treasurer John Jerkatis asked lhe planning he explained. “Our equipment is 14 years old down by a seasonal* . M|,nu| TOnsi(fcra commission attorney if there was an appeals and I have been try ing for two years tn receive fion to law and courtesy. FEM A grant funding to replace them. needed the t>*wooJ •"d »as doing ,ne a process in place if problems arise in the “Last year, we were denied the grant but future. Receiving a positive response. Jerkatis favor because the trve was leaning.” this year 1 hope to be approved. The equip thanked the planning commission and Fiala Heilman's statement that t|lcre an. a Io( of for all the work and effort put into the pro­ merit cost $6,900 a piece for a total cent of people living in a without proper gression of the project. $119,(XX) covering the 17 units That may confinement or rcm lo neighbors for Trustee Mary Cook added, “there is still seem like a lot. but Thomapple Township is instances of damage and or trespass room to address problems should they come considering buying 23 units." inappropriate use o I anning ilnd zoning up. I want to make sure we are not locking Englcrlh informed the board that the road power. ourselves into unnecessary restrictions. This work on the bank al the intersection of Chief “I’ve had people from jhc campground Noonday Road was complete. plan needs to be malleable.” walk onto my property and into my build­ ings,” Heilman continued. -jUst a few weckj. ago, a man helping one of thy seasonal renters move out. walked into my work building while I am in there, and started going through some of lhe boxes. W hen 1 asked him what he was doing, he said he was just curious to see what I had." i Heilman was visibly unhappy that lhe plan­ ning commission did not see the importance of his request for the six-foot fence. "I am liable to and for land under lhe pro­ posed road work. Heilman explained. “1 have a liability with my property and build­ ings, yet am I am to be held accountable for situations beyond my control? This is unfair and places a huge burden on myself and my neighbors." Township Supervisor Mark Englerth then . invited planning commission member Frank Fiida to read and to explain the eight ‘findings of fact’ on the proposed condo project as well xs to address Heilman’s concerns. A new application for the Whispering Pines condominium proposal was made to lhe plan­ ning commission in late 2012. In September, the zoning board of appeals granted lhe LLC for Whispering Pines* six variances. The vari­ ances included reducing the minimum acreage for the projc^l m.3.88 acres from 10 and allowing a reduceitniad width of 20 feet LARGE Or small, w® sw® instead of 66. /X variance was granted to delay the required road paving until Sept. 2016 and another was granted to allow ‘grandfathered’ utilities to remain above ground, unless they are replaced. None are to be left above ground after four years. Conditioning the granting of the special use permit were lhe road paving slipulalions/variance which included finding the financial mechanism to ensure construction and that the township establish a special assessment district for paving if it is not completed with­ in a three year period. Russell Drive will be paved to the end. Whispering Pines Drive where it joins Patterson will be paved and lhe recommenda­ tion is that the 31 owners — including the 21 units of the resort — assist in the paying of the cost. Also required is a tire safetv service drive. Additional conditions stipulate that all potential underground utilities must be placed underground within four years and that a mechanism is put in place to ensure this is done, and all 21 boat slips must contain sig­ nage identifying lhe owner. Docks and boat slips must meet Michigan DEG requirements for boat and dock lengths and boat slips may only be used by condo­ minium owners or renters of the units and can never be sold or assigned to anyone else. Beaching or docking of watercraft overnight by non-owners is nol permitted, boat lifts are prohibited, and no tents, campers, recreational vehicles or temporary mobile sleeping units arc allowed. The fencing, referred by Heilman, w ill be split rail, constructed and maintained along lhe south and west boundaries of the property. T he planning commission reserves the right to revisit the screening contingent on whether there will be residential uses developed that would require the need for a six-foot opaque fence. In response to the concerns voiced by Heilman. I-iala said, "II there are issues with trespassing or noise, they win be handled by­ law enforcement, as is the normal procedure." Citing the need to ensure compliance, the conditions require that an a„nual un(J review be filed yearly to the pianni^ t.0,„. micron on the progress ol ,|,c |-,n.,ncjfc 3nJ construction improvements Seasonal use and comp|ianc<. wj|h ,h(. resort and recreatmnal zoning classifications "all only penmt a renter or 0W ncr< n(„,() exceed 1X0 days per year. a„(1 n() > 120 consecutive days. Fire pits are limited two centrally located tively removing the trolled fires reaching property. to one on t|,c 1K..lcll ;,„d on thc pix ,T,. l>‘"Mb,^Tr >' cl’“' neiph^ * “?“,?• "8 resnlents Vinally, any expansion hv . . Itihitedatnny pointinthelu,*^ ” lim' Board members scrutinize ,he Authorized ShipCenter sunshine Pack &ShiP Next Time, Ship Your Luggage! We make it simple, convenient & stress-free. 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 �Py 14 - Thursday. Ncwnbc* ?1 £013 - Hw Hastings Bann.tr _ TK girls lead Barry County’s cross country pack 21:37.02. Rachel Rlrncr. Hastings: Rimer, a senior, was 12th nt the Barry County Meet in 21:45.81. Rimer was the second Saxon to finish at their team’s Division 2 regional meet m Carson City, placing 28th in 20:51.5. She placed 19th at the OK Gold Meet this year Fiona Shea, Thornapple Kellogg: Shea was 11th at the Barry County Meet in 21:33.47. A senior. Shea battled for the seventh spot in the Trojans’ line-up all year long. She wa* number seven for 1K, and 30th overall, at the Kenowa Hills Invitational at Grace Will Country Club in August. Shelbi Shepherd, Thornapplc Kellogg; Shepherd was 14th at lhe Barry County Meet in 22:33.22. A senior, she ended her high school cross country career hy placing 158th at the Division 2 Stale finals wilh a lime of 21:00,5. ** . •• She was 18th at the OK Gold Meet and 3|$t at her team’s Division 2 regional meet. Marcie Stevens, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ senior leader battled injuries throughout her final cross country season, and just missed out on qualifying for lhe state finals as an individual thanks to a personal record lime of 21:22.7 which put her in 18thr ----------------------___ place at the Division 3 regional meet in The 2013 All-Barry County Girls’Cross Country Teams. Honorees are (front from left) Melissa Winchester, Trista Straube Olivia Portage. Lamberg, Kayleigh Collins, Janie Noah. Bryn Beyer, Rachael Gorton, (back) Marcie Stevens, Rachel Rimer, Fiona Shea Morqan On the Panthers’ home course at Gilmore McNutt. Katherine Welnbrecht and Taylor Ward. Missing frorn photo is shelbi Shepherd. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ’ Car Museum. Stevens was 13lh at the Barry County Meet in 21:53.62. Junie Noah, Thornapple Kellogg: Noah, County Meet champion, crossing the finish Taylor Ward, Thornapplc Kellogg: Ward Johnson Park. line at Gilmore Car Museum in 20.04.56. a junior, was Fifth at the Barn County Meet in placed eighth al the Bany County Meet in Rachael Gorton, Thornapplc Kellogg: A Winchester was the runner-up in lhe OK 21:00.56. ' 21:15.87. freshman, Gorton was seventh at the Barry She was the third Trojan across the finish Gold Conference this season, finishing A junior. Ward turned in a solid perform­ County Meet in 21:14.75. behind only Alexis Miller of South Christian ance for TK at the OK Gold Meet, placing Gorton was the third Trojan to finish at lhe line at her team’s Division 2 regional meet, at lhe conference meet She finished the y ear 11 th in 21:21.0. She finished lhe season plac­ OK Gold Meet, placing tenth at Johnson Park placing 18th with a time of 20:25.5. She was fourth for her team and 123rd overall with a with a time of 19:39.1 at the Division 2 Slate ing 169th at the Division 2 Stale Finals with a with a time of 21:11.5. She would go on to Finals, which pul her in 35lh-place. time of 20:41.6 at the Division 2 State Finals. time of 21:10.6. add a 23nl-place finish at her team’s Division She placed 13th al the OK Gold Meet. Katherine XVcinbrccht, Hastings: The 2 regional meet and a I99lh-placc finish at the Girls’ Cross Country Tristn Straube, Hastings: The Barry third Saxon across the finish line at the Bany Division 2 State Finals. County Meet runner-up in her senior season, County Meet, Weinbrecht was ninth in Second Team Olivia Lumbcrg, Thornapplc Kellogg: 21:19.15. Morgan McNutt, Thornapple Kellogg: Number two all fall for the Trojans as a soph­ Straube finished in 20:27.06. A two-time state qualifier. Straube battled McNutt placed tenth at the Barry County Weinbrecht, another Saxon freshman, was omore, Lamberg finished 84th at the Division also her team’s third finisher at the Division 2 Meet in 21:22.53. 2 Stale Finals with a time of 20:12.9. She injuries throughout her senior season. She A junior, who was seventh for TK at the regional meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal would have been an individual state qualifier managed an eighth-place time of 20:55.1 at the OK Gold Meet at Johnson Park in where she placed 57th in 21:44.3. She placed Barry- County Meet, contributed throughout even if the TK learn hadn’t earned a trip to October, leading the Saxon team lo a third24th in her first OK Gold Conference Meet at the season. She was also seventh for her team state thanks to a 15th-place regional time of a lhe OK Gold jamboree at Riverside Park in Johnson Park. place finish. 20:06.4 in Carson City. Melissa Winchester, Thornapplc Grand Rapids where she turned in a time of Lamberg was third at the Barry County Kellogg: Winchester, a junior, was lhe Barry’ Meet in 20:51.94. ------------------ - by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Inomapple Kellogg‘s girts were the ninaua\ champions in Barry County once again, "inning the county cross county meet by 21 psunts over runner-up Hastings. Die county meet was squeezed in on a Monday afternoon in between regional* and the Lower Peninsula State Finals. Vhe Trojan girls hoisted the county trophy two days after winning lhe Division 2 Regional championship at Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club in Carson City, then fol­ lowed up their county meet win by placing 13lh at the Division 2 State Finals. The Trojan girls were the only county girls taking part in the state finals in 2013. but that didn’t mean ever)one else didn't turn in some Tine performances. The Trojans were the runners-up to South Christian in the OK Gold Conference, and Hastings placed third in the league standings. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valle) battled for position all season long in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Lakewood finished at the back of the pack in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, but saw a little hope for the future with a freshman leading the way. The top seven finishers al the Bany Count) Meet, which was hosted by Delton Kellogg at Gilmore Car Museum, fill the All-Barry County First Team. Finishers eight through 14 from the county meet make up the All-Barry County Second Team. Girls’ Cross CountryFirst Team Bryn Beyer, Thornapplc Kellogg: The Trojans’ top senior, she placed 107th at the Division 2 State Finals with a time of 20:28.9. That lime was just a few ticks better than lhe one she earned at her team’s regional nice the week before where she placed 22nd. She was 12th at the OK Gold Meet. Beyer placed sixth at the Barry County­ Meet, finishing in 21:13.06. Kayleigh Collins, Hastings: The fastest freshman at the Bany County Meet, Collins was fourth in 20:58.78. Collins led her team at its Division 2 regional race hosted by Carson City-Crystal, placing 26th in 20:43.2. She placed 14th at the OK Gold Meet wilh a time of 21:30.2 al ■FTl Pair of all-state performers lead county golf girls by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ' It was a fine season for the varsity girls’ golf learns from Hastings and Lakewood. Lakewood earned its second consecutive trip to the Division 3 State Finals, after best­ ing Lansing Catholic to win its first ever Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship. The Vikings placed fourth at the state finals, their highest placing ever for the pro­ gram, while sophomore Emily Barker became the program’s first-ever state medalist and all­ slate performer. The Viking team was joined by a pair of Saxons at the state finals. Senior Kylee Nemetz earned her second state medal and was also named ail-stale in Division 3. Both lhe Saxons and Vikings were also aca­ demic all-state award winning teams. Hastings was second to a tough South Christian squad in lhe OK Gold this year, where Thomapple Kellogg also competed. Girls’ Golf First Team Emily Barker. Lakewood: The sopho­ more Barker was Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team’s first ever state medalist and all­ state golfer this fall. Barker placed ninth at the Division 3 State Finals with a 36-hole .score of 173. Barker set a new school record for an 18hole round with her 72 al Hankard Hills this full. She was al I-conference in the Capital Area Activjties’Conference White Division. Olivia Barker, Lakewood: The senior played in the top spot all year for the Vikings, tying sister Emily for the team’s low’ nlriehole average of 41.3. Barker was lhe runnerup at her team’s Division 3 regional tourna­ ment at Railside Golf Club, firing an 82 to lead the Viking team to a second straight appearance al lhe slate finals. The trip to the 2013 state finals marked Barker’s third consecutive appearance in the finals. She earned first team all-conference honors in lhe CAAC-While this fall tying for the lead in league points. Katie Brown, Hastings: A Saxon senior who finished off her high school golf career at the Division 3 Slate Finals, where she was an individual qualifier. Brown’s 190 over the course of the 36-hole tournament put her in 28th place individually. She earned academic all-state this season. A third-place finish al the OK Gold Tournament put her in fourth place in lhe league’s overall standings. Brown was also the champion at the Comstock Invitational in September. Victoria Hager, Lakewood: An academic all-state performer in Division 3 this fall, Hager fired a 194 over the course of the 36 holes at the Division 3 State Finals, shaving ten strokes on day two compared to her day one score al the finals. A senior, Hager averaged 47.5 strokes per nine-hole round, and fired a low of 43 during her team’s dual at Ionia. She had a low 18hole round of an 89 at lhe Lakewood Invitational at Willow Wood Golf Club. She Katie Brown firet team all-conference in the CAAC-White, Kennedy Hil|Cy; Lakewood: Was the overall co-leader in the league points this sea­ son, along with Olisia Barker, for the Vikings . •. Area Activities Conference White Division, She carned First leam all- HHk\°rOra a jUnior lh‘S Hile) fired season low nine-hole rounds ot - n conference duals with Williamston and L<>n,nna and hel^.J htfr tcani to the league championship by shooting her best 18-hole ro’i?. lllc year at the league tournament (83 at The Emerald). She had her team’s secondfl 190 T at lhc ^vision 3 State Finals, firing Meadow the 36-|,ole ,1,un,ainenlThC eompeLN"n'ti- Hasting-: A senior who n"X ei" Ihc «ate ,our ‘‘T5’ 20Bnn s , Cd >“*’l,d S'a,e fnr sixth oh"8 *i,h ■'169 ,tat PUI hCr r‘ T l isi in ? 41 the Division 3 State Finals X h all-state honor, this ConfcX*T 'hc >“n«cr U1> a‘ "’C .0K.C!rf. Meadow J^nK-nl last month a The way lie f<’ helped hcr l,n'sh “* < vidual foil hl: '"le of tht league » lnd!’ on at h! Was the individual champt' '’’“'"‘'ion invitational in August Girls' G'>lf .5“""" Acmey tired Olivia Barker .......... 18 m<), . V... Wlth Kylee Nemetz hole score of 102 at the Thornapplc Kellogg Invitational. Ackley earned honorable mention all-con­ ference in the Capital Area Activities Conference While Division this fall. Bryonna Barton, Lakewood: A senior. Barton fired her lowest 18-hole round ot the year on die season’s last day - scoring a 90 on day two ot lhe Division 3 Slate Finals at ’The Meadows. Barton had a nine-hole low round of 41 during her team’s CAAC-While dual at Portland, which tied her for lhe best score of lhe day. She earned lirst-teain all-conference in the CAAC-While. Ashley Potter, Hastings: Potter lied for fifth al the OK Gold Conference Tournament al l he Meadows at the end ol the season, fir­ ing a 93 al lhe 18-hole event She finished ninth in the league’s overall individual stand­ ings lor lhe year, one spot shy of all-confer­ ence honors. Potter, a sophomore, was the number three for lhe Saxons all year long. She finished fourth at the Comstock Invitational at Eastern Hills in September. Courtney Rybiski. Hastings: Rybiski fin ished 21st overall in the OK Gold Conference’s individual standings. Her best day in the league came al the jamboree host­ ed by South Christian, where she fired a 48 to finish in sixth-place for the day. Rybiski had a low 18-hole score of 100 at lhe Meadows in August, during lhe Jenison Invitational. Samantha Slatkin, Hastings: A junior, she tied tor sixth at the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by Thomapple Kellogg at Yankee Springs Golt Course with her score of 48. ’l he number four for the Saxons, Slatkin finished 16th in lhe final individual standings in the OK Gold Conference. Sialkin’s low 18-hole round of the year was a 97. which she fired at Railside Golf Club during the NorthPointc Christian Invitational in August. Amber VanMeter, Thornapplc Kellogg: A very gixxl day at lhe OK Gold Conference Tournament helped VanMeter finish as lhe top Trojan in lhe league this fall. She tired a 97 to finish in a tie for 11 th in the league that day. A junior, she was second on the Trojan team at its Division 3 regional tournament hosted by Byron Center at Railside Golt Club, shooting a 105. �spikers W j|| be back jn2Q14 Many of 2013’s top by Brett Bremer Sports Editor . Bany County’s best volleyball players from 2013 are only going io gel better. Among the 15 pr]s honored this year as All-Barry County performers there are only four seniors among the group', a trio ol Thornapplc Kellogg Troians and one Maple Valley I ion. that trio of Trojan seniors led lheir team to one of I K's best vollevball seasons ever. '1 he Trojans were third* tn lhe OK Gold Conference behind highly ranked Wayland and South Christian squads. Once the confer­ ence season was over though, the Trojans marched to a distinct final in their first season in Class A. falling to East Grand Rapids in lhe Pioneers’ gym. lite second ranked, in Class B. Wayland team, which pave TK and fits during the OK Gold season, ended the season for the defend­ ing slate champions from Lakewood in the Class B state tournament. The Vikings though had another outstand ing regular season, a better one than head coach Kellie Rowland expected after losing a great senior class to graduation Inst spring. The Vikings once again managed to go through lhe enure Capital Area Activities Conference While Division season without dropping a single set. , Delton Kellogg prosed competitive in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association in its first year under head coach Alex Culbert. Volleyball First Team . Faith Ferris. Delton Kellogg: A junior middle hitter. Fen is led Delton Kellogg in kills with 322 and bhx'ks with 85. Ferris also had 29 aces on the year. “Faith has been our go-to player all season long." said Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert “I Icxik forward to having hcr back for one more year." Sydney LeMiiy, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior who recently signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Western Michigan University Women's program next fall. I .eMay led the Trojans to a Class A District Final in 2013, playing all the way around the rotation from her middle blocker spot. Ix’May led lhe county with 528 kills. She also had 66 aces, 167 total blocks and 283 digs. She was second-team all-slate last year as a junior. Karly Morris, Lakewood: A sophomore defensive specialist who also stepped up as an outside hitter for the Vikings. Morris had 204 kills on lhe season as well as 356 dies. Morris was good on 97.8-percent of hcr service attempts on the year, and hit 63 aces. Vanessa Reynhout, Lakewood: Lakewood’s junior middle led hcr team in kills with 415 and blocks with 114. She aver­ aged 2.88 kills per game. Reynhout also knocked 26 aces during the year. Gabie Shellenbarger, Lake wood: The Vikings' freshman seller finished the year Faith Ferris wilh 755 assists, averaging 5 24 assists per game. Shellenbarger also added 36 p blocks, and 255 digs throughout the year. Shellenbarger connected on o\cr 94-pcrcent of her serves and hit 25 aces. Charlie Smith. Lakewood: The Vikings’ sophomore right-side hitter. Smith had 194 kills and 81 blocks throughout the course of the year. Smith also had 99 assists. She hit 38 aces during the season, and also had 154 digs. Jessica Ziccarello, Thornapplc Kellogg: A senior who was great on defense and on the attack for TK. She led her team in digs with 419 and was second on her team in kills with 392. She led the Trojans in attack-percentage, passing-percentage and sening-perccentage this year.' "She also is a captain." said TK head coach Patty Pohl. "She has done a great job leading by the example she sets both on and off the court.’’ Vanessa Reynhout Maddie Dailey. Hastings: A sophomore middle. Dailey led the Saxons with 93 solo blocks and 55 block assists during the regular season. Dailey also had a team-high 290 kills on the year, averaging 5.8 kills per game. Mary Feldpausch, Hastings: The Saxons’ junior libero led hcr team with 221 digs dur­ ing the regular season. She was second on her team in service-percentage at 93-percent and had more good passes than anyone on the team. Feldpausch earned honorable mention all­ conference in the OK Gold this fall. Erin Goggins, Hastings: The Saxons’jun­ ior setter had 790 assists on the season, aver­ Volleyball aging more than 15 per match. She also led Second Team her team in service-percentage, connecting on Holly Dahlke, Thornapplc Kellogg: 96-pereent of her attempts. Goggins also had 77 kills during the regu­ Dahlke stepped into the setter role as a junior and had a great year for the Trojans, pulling lar season and led her team in service points with 246......... ... —... up-1,236 a^isK.<■ —............ Hadley Joppie, Maple Valley: A four-year Dangerous on the atiatk as well. Dahlke also had 115 kills and 57 aces. She was sec­ varsity player of the Lions who earned First ond on hcr team in both blocks and digs, with Team All-KVA this fall. Joppie was the Lions' 64 total blocks and 340 digs throughout the statistical leader. Joppie knocked 175 kills lo go along with season. 23 aces and 195 digs. Sydney Krol, Thornapple Kellogg: 'Die emotional leader for the Trojans, Krol had 213 kills, 61 aces. 26 blocks and 294 digs as a senior this fall. "She has been the most positive, vocal presence on the court this year and last, and in volleyball that is a crucial part of the success of any team." said head coach Patty Pohl. Kristen Mohn, Delton Kellogg: Mohn did a little bit of everything this season for the Panthers. She finished her junior year with 282 assists. 157 digs. 11 blocks, 47 aces and 76 kills, earning honorable mention /MI-KVA. "Kristen has the most heart in an athlete that 1 have ever coached," said Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert. "She will give yoy 110-percent and not think twice about doing what you ask hcr to.’’ Taylor VantLand, Lakewood: The Vikings’ lone senior, she took over as her team’s full-time libero in 2013 VantLand finished the year with 416 digs, averaging 2.9 per game. She connected on .971 of her service attempts, knocking 51 aces in lhe process. Jessica Ziccarello County’s top boys7 teams fill most all-county spots by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a year of near misses for the Barry County varsity boys’ cross country' teams. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ cross country team won a couple of Kalamazoo Valley Association jamborees, but couldn’t hold off Schoolcraft at the conference meet with the Lions hosted at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville, finishing in second place behind the Eagles. Hastings won a tight battle for second place behind South Christian in the OK Gold Conference, and ended the year by winning lhe title at the Barry County Meet in a close three-way contest between the Saxons, Lions and Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. TK senior David Walter was the lone Barry County boy to cam a spot in the Lower Peninsula State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, and he missed a state medal by one spot. The top seven finishers at the Barry County’ Meet, which was hosted by Delton Kellogg at Gilmore Car Museum, fill (he All-Barry County First Team. Finishers eight through 14 from the county meet make up the All-Barry County Second Team. Boys’ Cross Country First Team Andrew Brighton, Maple Valley: The Lion leader much of the year as a junior, Brighton was the first Maple Valley runner to hit the finish line at his team’s Division 3 Regional Meet in Carson City, placing 24th with a time of 17:41.3 He was tenth at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Meet, hosted by the Lions at Mulberry' Fore Golf Course, with a time of 18:36.9. Brighton placed third al the Barry County Meet, finishing in 17:26.78 Ronnie Collins, Hastings: Collins, a jun­ ior, led the Saxons at lheir Division 2 region­ al race with a 3ls(-piace lime of 17.30.6. lie was fifth al the OK Gold Confcre’ncc Meet, (he second Saxon to finish, in 17:41.X. Collins was the last of iom Saxons in lhe •op seven at lhe county meet. placing seventh m 17:53.53. , Sam Johnson. Hastings: lhe county s fastest freshman al the county meet, Johnson placed fourth al the county meet with a time of 17:27.78. He w as one of three Saxons in lhe top six at the OK Gold Conference Meet, placing sixth with a time of 17:42.3 al Johnson Park. Chance Miller, Hastings: Miller was lhe runner-up at the Barry County Meet, finishing in 17:21.31. Miller was also the fastest Saxon at lhe OK Gold Meet, placing fourth in 17:41.5. All three guys who finished ahead of him were seniors this fall. Jake Miller, Hastings: Miller placed fifth at the Barry County Meet thanks to a lime of 17:37.38. A senior, Miller helped the Saxons to a run­ ner-up finish at the OK Gold Meet with a 15lh-place lime of 18:18.6. He followed thai up with a 45lh-place time of 18:07.8 at lhe Saxons’ Division 2 regional race. Luke Noah. Thornapple Kellogg: Noah was sixth al the Barry County Meet, getting edged by Jake Miller at the finish line, com­ ing in at 17:37.78. There were only two freshmen faster than Noah at lhe Trojans’ Division 2 regional race this fall, as he placed 41st in 18:01.8. He was also the ihird-faslest freshman at lhe OK Gold Meet, placing llth in 18:11.8. David Walter, Thornapple Kellogg: The 2013 Barry County Meet champion, Walter finished the race at lhe Barry County Meet in 17: 17.22. Waller was the lone boy from lhe county to earn a spot in lhe state finals this year, placing one spot shy ol the medals in 31st with a time of 16:32.0 at lhe Division 2 State Finals in Brooklyn A senior, he way lhe OK Gold Conference champion this year, winning the conference meet at Johnson Park in 17:14,6. Boys’ Cross Country Second Team Dray son Beyer, Thornapplc Kellogg: Beyer placed 12th at the counts meet in 18: 21.59. A sophomore, he came on strong at the end of the year placing Fifth for his team at lhc Union Rcdhawk Invitational and the OK Gold Jamboree at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. He was also lhe fifth 'Trojan to finish at their Division 2 Regional Meet, where he was 60lh ■■ c ri Teams Honorees are (front hom left) David Walter. Chance The 2013 All-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country First and SCOT Erlk Waller Danie, Sauers Diayson Bayer. Miller, Andrew Brighton, Sam Johnson, Jake Miller, Luke Noa u DraH Ofamflrt -----------3-------------- -wmi^un, jaKe and iviihci . -- •*-Rood. /ohntn Micah. Bromley, Joe Gaikema, Kyle Brumm Austin (Photohvy Rrett Bremer) . overall in 18:37.7. Micah Bromley, Maple Valley; Bromley was llth al the Bany County Meet in 18:14.78 to close out his senior season. Bromley placed llth at the KVZ\ Meet 18:39.6, and finished as high as ninth in the league at lhe final league jamboree of the year. He was the second Lion to finish al the Division 3 regional meet hooted by (..’arson City, placing 36th in 18:05.7. Kyle Brumm, Maple Valley: Another Maple Valley senior, Brumm was ninth ;|l county meet in 18:03.09. Brumm was seventh at each of the last two KVA jamborees this season, and finished 12th at lhe league championship meet with a tjrne of 18:43.1. Joe Gaikema, Thomapple Kellogg: Gaikema was the rhirxl Trojan to finish at the county meet, placing tenth in 18.10.18. A sophomore. Gaikema w as 26th at the OK Gold Meet at Johnson Park with a time of 18:52.2. He was fourth for his team there and at its Division 2 Regional Meet where he placed 56th overall in 18:31.5, Austin Rood, Maple Valley: A senior. Rood was the fastest I ion al the KVA Meet in Nashville, placing eighth in 18*26.6 f hai was his best league finish of the year, after placing ninth at the first two league jamborees He was 43rd oveiall at his team’s D3 regional meet with a time of 18:14 5 Rood was lhe second Lion across the f inish line al the county nicer, placmij eighth in 18:00.06. Darn'd Sauers, Lakewood: Splitting his time between varsity soccer and cross coun­ try, Sauers was the Vikings' leader when he Ux>k to lhe course, lie was 2bth at the CzXACWhite jamboree hosted by the Vikings Oct. 1, finishing in 19 (M.3. He placed 61st at his team's Division 2 regional meet in Carson City with a time ot 18:39.1 Sauers placed 13th at the Barry County Meet in 18:30 22. Erik Walter, Thornapplc Kellogg: Anolhet talented freshman tor TK, Walter placed 14th at the Barry County Meet in 18:36.53. He was 28lh at the OK Gold Meet m m 19.02.7, and he shaved nearly u minute off that time (18.09.0) in placing 46th at the Division 2 Regional Meet in ('arson Citv �g Page 18 — Thursday Novemtx^ 21. 2013 — Th<> Hastings Banner Youth ‘roofsit’ raises funds for Barry County YMCA Thornapple Kellogg senior Sydney LeMay (seated center) is joined by her parents Curt and Richelie LeMay at the table as she signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Western Michigan University Women’s Volleyball program in lhe fali of 2014, Wednesday in the Thornapple Kellogg High School gymnasium. LeMay was also joined by a crowd of teammates, classmates and coaches. (Photo by Brett Bremer) LeMay signs to spike for Western Members of the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council take a break from fundraising to pose for a photo with the scaffolding provided for the event by Airtight Insulation. Pictured are (front row, from left) Carley Dole. Jennifer Richards, Peter Beck, Sarah DeBolt. Taylor Tigchelaar, Courtney Rybiski, Kenzie Monroe, Rachel Belson Matthew Johnson, Ryan Rose, (second row) Courtney Sheffer, Abby Wright, Terra Fox. Marlee Willshire, Joey Lambert, Brandy Ellwood, Jack Longstreet. Connor Wales Justin Carlson, Maddie Youngs. Maddie Dailey, Kali Wales. Kaety Tuenessen, Timbree Pederson. Tom DeVault, Annie HaHe (third row) Nate Seeber. Turner Hale, Andrew Brown, Amber VanMeter, Danielle Coles, Rachel Ranes, Isaiah Guenther, Max Richards, Hannah Butchbaker, Rebecca Tanner, Sarah Bassett, Justin Sydloski, Kaylee Spencer, Braedon Halle and Aiden Pursely. by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer A group of 27 teens were on the streets of downtown Hastings Saturday, flagging down cars and holding out fishing nets to collect money from passing motorists. But they weren't panhandling, they were raising money as part of die Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council’s 12th annual roofsit. And while they weren’t actually panhan­ dling. they weren’t actually sitting on a roof, either — it was actually a scaffolding erected on the curb in front of Secondhand Comers on the southwest corner of Jefferson and State streets. But, whether it was a roof or a scaf­ folding is just a matter of semantics, the point is to provide an annual platform for YAC to raise money for a local charity. Y/\C members raised $1,855 in pledges and donations from passing motorists during Saturday’s event. Local businesses and com­ munity members pledged and donated an additional $2,177. bringing the total to $4,032. Hastings Fiberglass pledged to match up to $3,000 of the funds raised, further rais­ ing the total to S7.032 for the Barrv County YMCA. Tom DeVault, YMC/X director, said the funding will be used to expand the Y’s youth sports program. “This is great; it’s youth supporting youth sports.” said DeVault who was at the roofsit Saturday afternoon. "The funds they raise this year will be used to support and expand our programs and purchase some equipment, par- Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council members (from left) Turner Halle, Isaiah Guenther, Kali Wales and Sarah DeBolt hold signs and call to passing motorists while (from left) Nate Seeber, Andrew Brown, Amber VanMeter and Rachel Ranes sit on the scaffolding. ticularly for tennis. This will give us a huge leg up.” „ "I couldn’t feel more happy or blessed,” he said. “Youth helping youth is a big thing for us at the Y. It's a nice synergy.” DeVault and YAC advisor Jennifer Richards from the Barry Community Foundation said they appreciate the up to $3,000 matching grant from Hastings Fiberglass. Frames! Stop in and check out our large selection of frames. All Frames 15% Off! SHOP LOCAL . 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ' Sydney LeMay saw it. Coach Patty Pohl saw it. LeMay made sure hcr mom saw it loo. There was a moment during the summer of 2011, the summer before LeMay’s sopho­ more year, that things started to click on the volleyball court. ’ She was in the gym with Pohl, the Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball coach, and Pohl’s daughter Alaina who was lhe set­ ter for lhe Trojan varsity at the lime. ”1 taught hcr how to hit a quick set, that short set in the middle. They hadn’t done that before,” coach Pohl said. “She was so excit­ ed. She had her mom come in and it was like ’mom look what 1 can do.’ I would just toss balls and Alaina would set her the quick set and show her mom she could put it down already as a sophomore with a little bit of practice. "That was really fun. 1 told her mom then, ‘she has the athletic potential to gel a scholar­ ship’ and her mom said, ‘you’re my new best friend.’” LeMay went from a freshman trying to control her own body, to a sophomore finallycontrolling the ball, to a 6-3 senior middle blocker controlling matches. She kept work­ ing and Wednesday, four days after lhe con­ clusion of her senior season at TK, signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Western Michigan University (WMU) Women’s Volleyball program. “I didn’t really know what I was working for al first,” said LeMay, “I just wanted to be a better volleyball player and not.be embar­ rassed to play in front of everybody like when I was a freshman. 1 drove myself to get this, because there was nobody who was going to give it lo me, especially now because volley­ ball is so competitive. There was a lot of help from coaches and stuff. There was a lot of hard work, a lot of training and stuff like that.” Krol worked with coach Pohl, Stacy Woodall, who was lhe Trojan varsity coach her freshman year, as well as TK coaches Tia Cross and Deb Ellinger during lhe school sea­ son and wilh coaches Jess Ziccarello from Dynamic Impact and Kyle Stahl of the Dead Frogs Far Out National Team. “You can just tell,” Pohl said of seeing LeMay’s athletic ability. “I've been around volleyball for so long. Every year she just got belter and better. Last year she played on the Dead Frogs Far Out (DFFO) National Team and I thought that really helped hcr to get a lot more confidence.” LeMay didn’t only come into hcr senior season with more confidence, but with more ............ ........ . --------- I drove myself to get this, because there was nobody who was going to give it to me, especially now because volleyball is so competitive. There was a lot of help from coaches and stuff. There was a lot of hard work, a lot of training and stuff like that.” Sydney LeMay skills. She improved upon her work in lhe back row during the high school offseason and was able to play all lhe way around the rotation forTK. “Usually middles get separated from everyone when they’re doing defensive work.” LeMay said. “In club they just throw you in with everybody. I was getting hit at by these DI, like Big Ten kids, and I had no idea what 1 was doing.” Like every thing else on the court so far, she figured it out. “Usually if I’m playing a middle that plays all the way around I’m like, ‘that’s pretty crazy. She’s probably a weak spot in the back row,”’ IxMay said. “So its kind of intimidat­ ing knowing that’s what other people are thinking. It was really fun, 1 mean definitely different, but yeah.” It was really fun getting to play high school volleyball wilh her best friend and classmate Sydney Krol, who she credited with keeping hcr humble, positive and motivated. She chose Western Michigan because of Bronco coach Colleen Munson’s commitment to athletic and academic growth for her girls, because of the family atmosphere around lhe program, and in part because of lhe proximi­ ty to family in Middleville. 'fhe DFFO National season starts up again soon, and LeMay expects that to run until the final days before she has to check into the dorms in Kalamazoo next fall. LeMay. who has a GP/X above 4.0. is the student council class president, a member of the National Honor Society, a three-year men­ tor in lhe Big Brother-Big Sister program, and an active participant in the GLCC youth group plans lo pursue a degree in biochem­ istry at WMU. On the court, LeMay was a second team all-state performer as a junior. To the best of the TK coaches’ know ledge she is the second Trojan to cam a Division 1 volleyball schol­ arship, following Carla (Ploeg) VanHaitsma who played at Central Michigan University from 1995-1996. Lake Trust take-to-Lake’ food drive begins Friday Lake Trust Credit Union’s second annual Lakc-to-Lake food drive will begin on Friday, including al the firm's Hastings office located at 209 N. Church St. Tile food drive kicks-off with 4(X) turkeys donated by FireKecpcrs Casino Hotel located near Battle Creek. The food drive will again help lo fill pantry shelves at local food banks throughout Michigan for families in need dur­ ing the holiday season. List year, the Like-loI.ake F'orxl Drive brought in over 21.000 pounds of food. “We’re so grateful for the commitment we’ve seen in our communities; from our neighbors, members, partners and Team Lake Trust,” said David Snodgrass. Like Trost Credit Union President and CEO. “The time, effort and devotion from all of these people fed 25.000 families last year. Thai’s incredi­ ble. And we know that this year, the Food Drive is going to be that difference again -- to provide lor those who may not have other­ wise been able to enjoy a holiday meal.” The Lake-to-Lakc Food Drive has been recognized with the prestigious 2013 Dora Maxwell Corporate & Social Responsibility Award al both the slate and national level for extraordinary effort, devotion and time to its communities, ■ The success of the Lake-to-Uke Food Drive will make » huge difference for so many people.’ said Keith Koppnteier 1 ake Trust Credit Union director of Z’,.* responsdnlity.-we’re extreni^’ImX^ effort s award recognition and very .-nu.i for lhe 1-ireKeepets Casino Ho?^^? donatton We ate truly I1!akl a, ,'"r(ke> hunger for many MichLl!nP4vl during the holidays." ‘ Julies in need To learn mote about th- i . Food Drive, visit |dkc J. ? 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Cameron Rowland shouted from the front row. across the court front the benches inside Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Saturday Head coach Kellie Rowland paced back and forth in front of the l-akewood bench. Coach Clair Row land sat on one end of that bench, along with fellow coach Jeff Duits. Dutts' wife Selena was in the stands. Try and convince any of them that their wasn’t another Duits, Emily, looking down from somewhere high above. All the years, all the work, all the tears, and finally at the end of a Lakewood varsity voi­ les ball season they were tears of joy Senior seller Brooke Wieland’s set went up and senior outside hitter Emils Kutch’s attack came crashing down for the last of 75 points, luikewood’s varsity volleyball team canted its The Lakewood girls share hugs and tears of joy as they celebrate their 2012 Class B State Championship al Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Saturday. (Photo by Breit Bremer) first ever state championship, winning the MILSAA Class B State Championship in three sets, 25-20, 25-18. 25-17 over North Branch. It was the culmination of six years of vol­ leyball or more for the seven Lakewood sen­ iors, four s car varsity players Kutch, Wieland. Olivia Davis and Beth Tingley, and two-year varsity seniors Taylor Shook. Sunshine Young and Jordan Kietzman. Sophomore Vanessa Reynhout and fresh­ men Charlie Smith and Karly Morris were big contributors. Sophomore • Grade Shellenbargcr and juniors Taylor VamLand and Madison Neustiftcr did all they could to encourage, inspire and push their teammates. Now they’re all state champions. “It was amazing.” Wieland said. “We’ve worked so many years for this. Once again, we’ve been told every year since we’ve been in high school that we’re going to go all the way and we finally executed and made it hap­ pen this year.” The Vikings made it happen from the getgo Saturday. I he first set was close, with North Brand; leading 19-17, but the Vikings rattled off eight of the next nine points to earn the 25-20 win. “We had the size We had the speed and we See CHAMPIONS, pg. 16 I Emotions, consensus lead Hastings'' council to appoint Mayor Frank Campbell by Doug VandcrLaan Editor Facing gridlock after Jailing on three con­ secutive votes to select one of three candi­ dates as the city’s next mayor. Hastings City Council members look a deep breath Monday night and re-voted 6-2 to appoint former mayor Frank Campbell to the posi­ tion. Monday’s special meeting was called to fill the position vacated following the Oct 16 death of Mayor Bob May. The city’s charter mandates an appointment by the council within 45 days of the office becom­ ing vacant lo avoid a special election. Campbell was appointed to serve until the next council election in November 2013 at which time voters will decide who will 'fill the remaining two years of the four year icon to which May was elected in 2011. Campbell declared Monday his intention to be a candidate in the upcoming election. “I was asked to do this, anti I’ve made myself available." Campbell told council members, in reference to a letter from May’s widow. Deb. that w as'read into the record of Monday s meeting. *"! his appointment, fora year, is in your hands. Then, tor the linal two years ot the term. it will be in the pub lie’s hands. I’m just honored to be asked to do it.” Deb May’s letter. expressing her hus­ band’s dying wish that Campbell hll the remainder ot his term, added io the emotion oi a direct and lense meeting. That, and ilk* fact that sining council members Don i veteran and former mayor Frank Campbell poses with Deb May, f HC^°hh‘Cappoi',,n*’nl Monday to begin tilling the remainder of the late Mayor Bob May's term. ______ r______________________ __________ Bov. cr-» and Barry Wood had also declared themselves candidates for the appointment added to the tension. “I loved and respected Bob, he wanted the best for the community.” said Council member Jen DePue. who played a key role in the eventual vote, “but I have a problem making my decision based on his dying wishes. I think it’s miethic.il. “Bob chose Frank, but that’s not why I’ll choose Frank, if I do. That should not be the basis for our vote.” When Campbell’s name was placed into lonnal nomination by Council member Bill Redman vv it h support from Dave Tossnv a. it failed the required six votes from the silting eight council members. Redman, Al Jarvis. Dave Jasperse. Tossava. and Mayor Pro-tem Brenda McNabb-Stange voted in favor. Bowers. Wood and DePue cast the no votes. Bovvers then placed Wood’s name into nomination, to which Wood added lhe sup­ porting motion. It also failed on a 3-5 vote with DePue. Jarvis. Jasperse. Redman and Tossava dissenting. With the last of three candidates remain­ ing. Tossava provided the motion for Bovvers, with support from Jasperse. It failed on a 4-4 count with Jasperse,Tossava, Bovver'-, and McNabb Stange voting on the affirmative side Addressing the impasse. City Attorney Stephanie I ckkes explained that, alter not reaching a decision, the council would face calling a special eleclion, lhe cost of which would approach $4,01X1 according to an ear­ lier estimate from Lily Manager Jeff Mansfield. To reconsider any of the earlier votes would require a motion from a mem bet of a vote’s prevailing, or winning, side lo make >uch a motion. DePue. who had voted with Bovvers and Wood to defeat Campbell s first motion for appointment. then stepped up. “I nominate Frank Campbell.” declared DePue. lo which Redman added a quick second. On the re-take vote. ( ampbell was given the mayoral appointment on a vounl> with Wood and Bowers dissenting. ’’A house divided cannot stand.” sighed Delhie m jemaiks made following the meet­ ing. “I don’t like any of the thiec. but I don’t think fighting is a good |>recedcni. That’s all we see in Isuising and Washington. D.C I think we have lo get behind whoever leads u> ” Campbell, who served ov,.t years See MAYOR, page 3 Hastings teachers display picket signs during the board of education meeting Monday evening. Contract negotiations gQ visual at Hastings board meeting by Doug VandcrLuan Editor A tunnel ot picket signs awaited .school board members as they arrived Monday al Star Elementary Schoo! for (he monthly meeting of the Hastings Area School System. If there w ere loo many signs to read on the way in to the building, board members hail the entire meeting lo review them as teachers took their message boards protesting the lack of progress in contract negotiations to the back of the gymnasium meeting twin where they stixid facing the board table for the entire meeting. “Our basic message was. ’We said we’d give you 6 percent [reduction in salaries]. Why wasn't that good enough?”’ stated teacher association representative Wendi McCuuscy following the meeting. See NEGOTIATIONS, page 3 Hastings teachers display picket signs during the board of education meeting Monday evening. �ftvT Vv. ( Pan- ? . , _____ fiovemtei ?.’ AM? ■ • lhe Hastings Banner ** Pilgrims gather for traditional St. Rose Feast llonmin** aTh.tijkM'iiinp Day heritage that began more than 20 yc.ir> ago ttl St Rose School in Hastings. students gathered in lhe parish halj Friday tor the annual I'hanksgn inc Few prepared and served by volunteer mothers. Siudents observed lhe Th.nksgivi.rg Da. tradition with a number of classroom preparelion activities, including the construction of Pilgrim hats and bonnets and special holiday placcmats decorated with prayers of thanks "We invite lhc Ma,r ()f tllc a.c(OI>. ai)d the school a|On ^.(h |hc students," sajd Rose Pnncjpal R .. W(.hcr> .«Our stud ‘ ‘ learn that it tnily js a dinner of thanksgiving ” -• for gifts pro\ ided Lizzie Beemer (left) and Sydney Woolf, in their pilgrim bonnets, pause to mark lhe special Thanksgiving Feast at St. Rose School in Hastings. Among the mothers on hand to serve the Thanksgiving Feast and decorate tables are (from left) Tami Saur, Deb Huver, Leah Woolf. Tammy James, Missie Caris and Julie Zull. Pilgrims (front, from left) Jamison Lesick, Collin Hawthorne, Aidan Makled, (back) Evan Murphy and Noah Short give thanks for their friendship prior to the Thanksgiving Feast. What would a Thanksgiving Feast be without cupcakes? While a decorative turkey stands guard, cupcakes await St. Rose stu­ dents and staff members. Drew Gleeson leads fourth graders through the serving line at the St. Rose School Thanksgiving Feast. Serving are (from left) Julie Zull, Tami Saur and Tammy James. Middleville council approves smoke-free parks by Julie Makarewicz by the planning commission. The master plan will be distributed lo neighboring municipali­ Staff Writer Parks and recreation areas within the vil­ ties for review. After the 42-day review peri­ lage of Middles ilk- will be tobacco-free zones od, the planning commission will host a pub­ following the Village Council’s 6-1 sole Nov. lic hearing and then send its recommendation 13. approving a tobacco-free parks policy. to the village council for final approval. The Signs will be posted in lhe parks and along review of the master plan includes several the Paul Henry Trail to notify users of the minor changes from the plan adopted five restrictions. The village will seek grant funds years ago. The village is required to review from the Barry-Eaton District Health lhe plan al least every five years. Department to help pay for up to S200 of the • An underground storage tank found on sign costs. The village will need al least seven village-ow ned property al lhe comer of Larkin signs at a cost of $42 each. and Main streets, will be removed.The village The policy will also apply to Calvin Hill. approved a contract with Valley City Spring. Stagecoach and Wildwood Parks in Environmental Services of Grand Rapids for $2,880. The tank is believed to contain heal­ the village as well as the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. ing fuel oil and docs not appear to be leaking. The emphasis ol lhe policy is on voluntary If lhe tank is leaking, the village w ill also have compliance. to have soil tested to determine lhe levels of Council member Shannon Endsley was the contamination. Those tests will be done by only dissenting vote. Horizon Environmental at no cost. Horizon UI can’t see why the village should spend performed the baseline environmental assess­ $294 fora policy wc can’t enforce,” contend­ ment on lhe property and did not discover lhe ed Endsley. ’’People are adult enough lo no! tank, but said that it was not included in their smoke if it s bothering someone else. I don’t scope of work al the lime. If lhe tank is found think we need a policy for it.” to be leaking, tests will determine what addi­ Council member Sue Reyff said it’s more tional steps the village must take lhe clear the about protecting the parks and making sure site. i everyone who visits can have a safe and • The '2013 meeting schedules for lhe vil­ enjoy able lime. lage council, committee of the whole, plan­ ’Many people come to the paiks and have ning commission, downtown development allergies to smoke,” pointed out Rcyff. "Il’.s authority, local development finance authori­ nice to have these areas smoke free.” ty. zoning board of appeals and wellhead pro­ It’s also a mailer ol safety, according lo tection group were approved. The village Council member Mike Lytle. council will continue io regularly meet at 7 •‘Especially in an area like Wildwood where p m. the second and fourth 'Tuesdays of each it’s -,o wixxkd and the trail isn't paved,” said month; the committee of the whole will meet Lytle. ”A cigarviie butt could bum down the al 4:30 p.rn. the first Tuesday of each month; lhe planning commission meets regularly al 7 whole place.” In other businessp.m on the first Tuesday of each month; the ODA meets at 7 p.m on the third Tuesday ot • Council approved ih right lo adopt the vil lagc master plan as rex i wd and recommended each month; the LDFA meets al 5 p.m quar­ terly on the third Thursday in January, April. July and October, the zoning board of appeals meets as needed; and the wellhead protection group will meet at 4 p.m. quarterly on the fourth Thursday in January. April, July and October. • A special events permit was approved tor the 2013 National 24-Hour Challenge to be held June 15 and 16 with an anticipated 325 to 350 participants and more than 500 spectators. • A special event permit was approved for the Middleville Downtown Development Authority and the Middleville United Methodist Church for the Holly Trolley event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20. The trolley will give rides to people to view the holiday deco­ rations and lights throughout lhe village. There will be caroling and music, and chest­ nut roasting, and other activities• A special event permit was approved for the Lions Club’s annual Christmas parade. The parade takes place Dec. 1 w,lb lineup at McFall Elementary -Schoo! ut 9,30 a.m. • Duane Weeks, department of Publ** director, told council members the west lift station work is completed andvv,lhin bu7ct’ He also reported the sign for lhe »ntcrscc ,ol{ of Main Street and M.T7 should be installed within a week hopefully. He ^id c,eclncal service has been installed for the site• Rcyff commented that. lhe ful?W’ ’ k believes all village ’ ed property for sale should be publicly s(, any** cd has opportunity to ,nlke bi«l< come after the vi||"".oved sale of »>e property nt l(X> Arlingu, t »• . Some for Ins State Farm ln« . bu.n-', council members ourukntd it ,hc s . advertised for sak. i|k. public had equa opportunities to bid oq it. Recently re-elected Thornapple Township trustee dies at home by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Township Trustee Patrick Harrison died Saturday, Nov. 17, at his home. He was re-elected to a four-year term as a trustee earlier this month and said he was looking forward lo serving his community. Township Supervisor Don Boysen said Harrison’s death is a big loss. “He will obviously be missed a greal deal,” said Boysen. "Wc really treasured his friend­ ship and input on die township board. It was a big shock and a big loss." Harrison had served on the township board for 10 years. He was a I960 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate and lived in the township most of his adult life. He was a member of the Parmalee Methodist Church and a member of the Thomapple Township Planning Commission. He retired from Steelca.se in 1999, after working there 34 years. He also owned a small hobby farm. Among his survivors arc his wife, Judy (Wiesenhofer), daughter Nickole and son Corey (Sonja) and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23. at Middleville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from I lo 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 23, al Beeler Gores Funeral Home in Middleville. The family .suggests people dress casually and honor Harrison by wearing anything John Deere. In lieu of flowers, lhe family is requesting memorial gifts to Thomapple Township Emeigency Services or Parmalee United Patrick Harrison Methodist Church. The township board will have to appoint someone lo Harrison’s term of office. The board will likely consider appointments al its Dec. 10 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. in lhe township halL The person appointed will serve for two years, then the position will be up for election for the remaining two years. �County board recommends candidate to be animal shelter director In addition to approving a motion lo rec omrnend the Michigan State Police take over the Barry County Sheriffs Department inves­ tigation of Animal Shelter Advisory Board member .Marcia Tepper, who was appointed to the post by Sheriff Dar Leaf, the board also interviewed three candidates lor the animal shelter director position and made its recom­ mendation. The board also approved three other recommendations related to the animal shelter. When the comity board conducts its regular meeting next Tuesday, it is expected to approve lhe nomination of Diana Newman of Battle Creek as the animal shelter’s director. The recommendation to appoint Newman was approved by a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner Ben Greger casting his vote for Douglas Hoort of Lake Odessa, who. along with Janelle McFarlane, were among the three final candidates for lhe post. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown screened the applications and conducted lhe initial interviews before narrowing lhe field to three candidates. During its next regular meeting, the board • is expected to approve the following; • A motion to change animal shelter policy to waive adoption fees for approved rescue organizations. • A memorandum of understanding between the Association for the Prevention ot Cruelly to Animals and Barry County. • A motion supporting climate adaptation planning by Michigan State University : Extension and Great Lakes Integrated Science Assessment Center. • The expenditure of $24,630 from the data ' processing fund to purchase network sw itch­ es from NuWave technologies, and installa­ tion services provided by Syckon Inc. • A budget amendment to increase revenues ? and expenditures of $5,915. The amendment reflects an insurance claim reimbursement and expenditures for cleaning expenses after a sewer backup at the Barry County Jail Aug. 8. in the amount of S4.2IX), and a reimburse­ ment of law enforcement personnel and cor­ responding expenditure in the amount of $1,715 to purchase tactical uniforms. ; by Sandra Ponwtto Shtff th r The Barry County Animal Shelter dominat­ ed discussion and action during the 3 1/2­ hour Barry County Board of Commissioners committee ol the whole meeting Tuesday. ' Muring tiie boiMjoy <<-x<.on. residents can give the gift of fife by giving bkxxi ‘ ■ . ‘ . Upcoming HihxI Jnves in the area mch.de; Middleville — ’Wednesday. Dec 5, at the I LAW 1002 hail. 295 Washington St . kom noon ao 5. ♦> p.ni. Vermont vibe — Wednesday. IXv 12, at Maple Valley High School. 11090 Nashville Highway, from 8:30 i m. tn 2.15 p.m. Xnyone who 17 sir older, weighs at least 110 pounds, is jri reasonably good health and has not donated lor 56 days i*. eligible th git.c blood Visit iedi*pr .bkxxi o'-: or cull StXJRED CROSS io make an ippointmc’nl Humane Society straw giveaway I is Dec. 1 ■ • The Harry County Hum..nr Society will again provide nee straw for dog ■ houses and coi ivds Saturday. Dec. from 9 a.nt tv .noon The straw will be . available on .. first-* basts at the* HwS-y . ' Shelter, >-n , '• Dnxe in Hosting The anumut nfstraw as.i’duble is Jim . i tied this year. so those in need of traw ■ should plan io arrive early • "11 you or svnicone yj knew does . not n.v.c a dog house for your outside. 1 ‘ dog and cannot afford orc. the Humane Society mas be able io help pr-.-vidc one.” .nd Mary Fohcr. ol tbv Humane Society. ‘ Questions should be directed tn the ' Humane Socktv. 269-9454W12.' A sizable crowd. jn^din9 teachers dressed in education association shirts, attended Monday’s school board meeting held at Star Elementary School. McCausey’s ix‘n,‘,r . . ‘ 1J Florence to an original proposal by ocher’s association to reduce salaries by ’ Pu nt for onc ear |() help the district address Cunen| bl|Jge( deficit. Differences over making the cut per­ manent in coming y<fars kept the two sides from an agreement this past summer. ••Now they’ve taken our original proposal and made it a 10 percent cut,” said McCause> Monday night, adding that it a|so W.LS pfo posed to the association as an -Oft schedule” reduction, or a permanent reduction moving forward. Though teachers are working on the second year of a two-year contract, the agreement allows for a re-opener on wages only. The dis­ trict has appealed to the union for relief on salary obligations due to the dire financial straits of its budget. • “Our latest audit came in Friday and, al this point, we have a $622,607 deficit,” pointed out Hastings Superintendent Todd Geerlings in remarks made following Monday’s meet­ ing and a Tuesday morning phone call. “Wc realize the difficulty that this has placed on our staff, but. at the same time, we also have that deficit staring us in the face." Geerlings also called attention to lhe accu­ racy of financial projections, stating that the identified deficit figure in Friday’s audit report is only $1 different than the earlier esti­ mate made by T im Berlin, the district’s direc­ tor of business serv ices. The two sides have been working with a state mediator and are scheduled for another mediation session Dec. IX. Non-binding factfinding will continue with a state judge on Jan. 9. The fact-finding process will be fol­ lowed by a 60-day “cooling off* period if an agreement cannot be reached after which the school district will be allowed to impose its final offer. "We’re working to get this district back to sound financial footing.” concluded Geerlings. "We want to work with our teach­ ers.” . MAYOR, continued from page 1----------on the council, eight ns mayor, was to be sworn in Tuesday. Redman, who earlier said that "this is probably one of lhe hardest and most impor­ tant decisions that this council will make,” concluded Monday’s meeting by asking for a round of applause from the council and the audience of some 25 city officials and resi­ dents for the three candidates. "I want to congratulate Frank and Barry and Don for having the wherewithal to pro­ vide their ability and their time for this. 1 thank all of you.’’ said Redman. Several teachers spend the length of Monday’s school board meeting displaying picket signs at the back of the room. holiday happenings FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30 TH Manger Lighting 6:00pm Courthouse Lawn Christinas Tree Lighting 8:30pm City Hall & Library Holiday Hop 5-8pm Live Music Downtown Art at the Library 5-8pm Holly Trolley Rides sponsored by Hastings City Bank Shop Christmas Village 5-8pm with Santa, Elves, Hot Chocolate & Free Gift Wrapping next to Richies Carriage Rides 5-8pm sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy & The County Seat Saturday December ist Downtown Hastings Christmas Parade &as tings ... where the Holidays begin! �Pago 4 - Thursday. November 22, 2012 - The Hastings Banner Forum will discuss recycling options for Barry County The Barn County Solid Waste (benight Committee invites county residents and com­ munity leaders to attend a recycling forum Thursday. Nov. ?‘>. at 7 pm. at the Qxnmission on Aging. 320 \V. Woodlawn Ave in Ih'tini"-. In August, the .SWOC contracted stall from Michigan Alrem.imc and Renewable I neigy Center at Grand Valley State I niMTsity to compile a comprehensive report outlining existing recycling programs used by county residents, the programs' effectiveness and gaps, or arras in the county having limited or no recycling options. The forum will proxidc information from this report and identity elements of and fund­ ing sources for recycling programs in other Michigan counties of similar size and nature, said Kun Walton. MAREC program director. She also will >.eek public input on how to sup­ port sustainable and affordable recycling services throughout the county. "There is no disagreement that recycling is an important issue in Barry County — most people and local officials would like lo sec more recycling.” said Walton. "The catch is how to pay for it." 7Uo pieces of state legislalivn allow for billing homeowners for recycling on property taxes, hut other funding models also are used in Michigan, she said. However, w ith lhe con­ Did you collected locally. ' ■ ‘’Forty-live efBarr) County rcsidi Ills do not have either the oplion ol curbside recycling scrvjCv .\xal (within the town­ ship)drop ofr sj|c ecq)|s recycling. • About 16 pciveni (,t recycling here is done through curbside P»ck-uP services. I articipatmg rcsi»lcnt<. pay an average of $-12 annually to rcVyc| ny each participating household rvqc! ’ ’..ver.ige of 400 lo 500 pounds annually • • Almost 85 percent of the recycling done by residents js । . onc of the drop-off sites around the Counlv. Annually. the Jltn inl of material diverted from the waste stream »>’ Barry County is through Curbsi(jc pickup — ^9 tons; dropolf sites — 812.5 tons- and commercial recy­ cling - 319.6tons, fora total of 1.291.1 tons of waste being rvcvcled in Barry County each year. t • But. said Walton, more can and should be done. She encouraged residents to take a brief sun ey on the county website. .A paper copy of the survey can bv picked up at lhe BarryEaton District Health Department on Woodlawn Avenue or «< !,ie Waste Management oft]cc located at lhe landfill. She also invites the public lo the Nov. 29 meeting. * dition. elected ollicials are ’ehK’’^ am type of lee that is not supportel b■ dentsol the county, said Walton.The goaloi t|„s study will be lo identity lhe pt recycling model and funding options t P > -In addition to knowing what is ,u,PI*™"j in Barry County.it is essential to understand what recycling programs are °PU ‘ around the state and how they are paid ton she added. "By looking at the different com­ ponents of several recycling P^ns and understanding how the parts of the di krti programs cither save or cost money is the Key to developing a worthwhile recycling pre gram in Barry County. There is very little opposition to receding, but consensus on just how to fund a recycling program will be more difficult to obtain.” Walton said several recycling efforts arc underway in Barry County, such as the haz­ ardous waste collection events, tire collec­ tions, river cleanups, and recycling as fundraisers. Many local waste haulers also offer recycling services to their customers even without a mandate to do so and each of these efforts work toward keeping Barry County a cleaner and healthier place to live and work, she added. The following numbers are still being gath­ ered. but are conservative and based on data SCC? Turkeys of a different feather When Ethan Caris, 9. saw these turkey vultures gathering en masse on the City of Hastings' water tower across from his home last week, lhe St. Rose fourth grader grabbed his iPad and recorded this unusual site. Neighbors say they've never seen such an occur­ rence and speculate that the scavengers may be sunning off the recent plentiful meals from EHD-infected deer carrion. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If jou have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom. Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058: or email newsMj- Do you adgraphics.com. Please include information, such as where and when the photo was taken, who look the photo, and other rele vant or anecdotal information. know? Amazing grain I-J •• ■ Do you recognize these men? Do you know where they are or why the photo was taken? The grain pouring from lhe truck looks'like rice. Do you know if it is? What can you tell us about this photo? The Bunner archives have numerous pho­ tographs from the middle ot the past century that have no date, names or other informa- verge falling off Today we celebrate what has been con­ sidered the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Yet in recent years, we didn’t even get a chance to put away our Halloween decorations before Christmas started showing up in big box stores. In lhe past, Thanksgiving was a day for families and friends to gather for the tra­ ditional meal, play some games, watch some games and just chill out. Recently, however, national retailers have jumped lhe gun by opening Thanksgiving Day, adding another big sales day to the famous Black Friday to increase their market shares. Big box retailers are coming under fire by employees who prefer to spend the holiday with their families. Employees and their families have been voicing opposition over earlier store opening times and being open Thanksgiving Day. making it difficult for them to enjoy the holiday. In light of these complaints, lawmakers in three states — Maine. Massachusetts and Rhode Island — decided to prohibit major retailers from opening on Thanksgiving Day. So despite national advertising, stores like Target and Walmart will not be allowed to open until after midnight in those states. According to the’report. Target has been defending its holiday hours since the pushback start­ ed, stating that most of lhe employees who work on Thanksgiving actually vol­ unteer for lhe shift to cam holiday pay. And even though some states have laws on the books preventing Thanksgiving openings, at least one is trying to reverse the law. Gov. Deval Patrick and the Massachusetts Retailers Association said they arc looking into legislation that could reverse the ban. If the laws are changed, “it would have to be voluntary to work, and there would be premium pay. just like we have on other holidays," said Patrick. Even with the complaints and the obvi­ ous disdain for the Black Friday creep, many stores will continue to open Thursday, nonetheless. But that doesn't mean you can't tell retailers how you feel about it. Maybe, when some sanity is restored, retail employees will be able lo once again enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. For me. Thanksgiving has been a time lo relax, watch some parades, football and to enjoy the annual family feast. In today’s fast-paced world, everyone who can should take the opportunity to enjoy the holiday. it seems just a few years ago. if I ven­ tured downtown, the streets seemed almost eerie because every store except a couple of gas stations were closed. The places where you noticed any cars were the hospital and emergency, services along with a few churches, such as the Methodist Church which hosts the annual Thanksgiving community dinner. The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621. The first celebra­ tion lasted three days and was attended by 53 Pilgrims and 90 Native Americans. The New England colonists were accus­ tomed lo regularly celebrating "thanks­ givings," where they set aside time for pray er by thanking God for lhe blessings they shared. Looking over the landscape today, some might ask. “What do we have to be thankful for?" Our nation is reporting more than 23 million people still out of work, while three states sulfcrcd huge losses during Hurricane Sandy, and our nation is on the financial ■> nV!X. .be ^i^^/XaX’ a"llil,lk,^r’fi i‘'ga« thanks for what imagine, yet m»i b they had. »We lend to Frederick Keonigas forger that happing• <£;" wtf don-t raw^ur X'^f recognizing and appreCliThTnkSg“‘vbgUachcS -d inspi-orlrerv to do the same. , . , But most of all. we shotildn I kt he annual holiday lose its true meaning. It s nor the beginning of >he mo>t retail season of the year. It s the beginning of lhe holiday season and a tune when each of us should look back at vchtir has been and to think about what could be in the coming year. And. instead of loading up the family and heading to the bigger cities for shop­ ping. think about the commitment local retailers make to our community and lhe importance your support will make in their future. Experts say that whenever you pur­ chase goods and services locally, you make an investment in your community. According to a national report released by the 350 Project, a Minneapolis advocacy group, if half of lhe employed population in the country spent just $50 each month at their local independently owned stores, their purchases w-ould generate more than $42 billion in new revenue. And. for every $100 spent at an inde­ pendently owned store. S68 gets returned to the local community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. The report went to say that when spending the same amount at a national chain, only $43 is retained in lhe local community. And if that same $100 is spent online, zero dol­ lars are relumed to the local community. If we expect our conununities to growand prosper in the future, then we must support them, or they will eventually go by the wayside. Whcu.l was growing up, my parents did most of their shopping locally. The only reason wc drove to lhe major cities was to enjoy the Christmas lights and pick up those really hard-to-find items not usually available locally. Today, I realize that’s not possible — we’ve lost many of our local stores, so that most families find it impossible lo purchase everything they want on their shopping list. To keep things in perspective, consider all the people around you and lhe benefits of living in a small community where so many are willing to help those in need. Think of those who’ve lost their jobs or might be experiencing health issues, a loss of a friend or family member. Maintaining a good attitude will help you find the things to be thankful for. So as we sit down with family and friends on Thanksgiving, let’s all give thanks for what we have and remember all those who have so much less. Tunc is rushing by. and before you know it. Christmas will be here and gone for another year. As lhe season passes, so wit! our economic woes - we just don’t know if it will be measured in months or years. Be positive and pray that the worst is over and that we will see better limes in the coming year. Fred Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics lion. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the peo­ ple in the photos and provide 4 little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos ‘hat may never have been used. It you’re able to help ‘clI this photograph’s -story, ■ Give thanks for what we already have we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058; email newsfij-adgraphics.com; or call 269­ 945-9554. .. . . List week’s photo of four ladies gathered with items possibly for a bazaar drew just one response that the woman in the light col­ ored dress might be Sally Robinson. Can you What do you think? Here s your chance to take part in an interactive nuhi; • irons posed each week by accessing our website www II X>P">’>°" |X’“ Vo,c *’■’ *l>e questabulated and repotted the following week, along with J new RcSU1,'i wi" tell us more? Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad j 269-945-9554 or 1-800-879-7085 Last week’s question: Despite assurances that EHD, a disease affecting deer, cannot be transmitted to humans, some Michigan hunters have opted to take pan in the firearms deer season, which begins today. Wil! EHD change your hunting plans? For this week: Santa Claus, himself h showing up in some cifes i.«t alroady been mote this week’s nnr. i Us'ln I'016 Pro" Christmas sales. Is iu^? at Black Friday" ing Santa Claus and th° ch"'7 ’° be welcom,t1e chnstmas season? �g ■ Thu Hti-hnq'; Banner — Thursday. November 22. 2012 — Page 5 Hastings Middle School naifles honor roll students Hastings M’jjfnrft marki^J\leasc<l its Teachers shouldn’t be only ones taking pay cuts To the editor: thrH " ^Crt* ’n l*1C art*e)c 0,1 l^c fr™'1 P:lPe ml CL 18 &amier did I see where the princiP‘ •'». superintendent, athletic director, or anctal director, that any of them are offerto take a permanent salary decrease. don i care if they have special degrees; are no better. The teachers are the ones ,, o teach and care for our students. They are Hastings education. the administrators take money out of their pockets to help classrooms? I think not. It was not the teachers who paid a retired teacher $75,000 for a book, the boards poor decision makers and more. The board mem­ bers should have term limits. They should not be able to be on the board more than one term. We need new blood to keep up with new changes. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones. Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County) Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Bqilding, Grand Rapids, Mich*. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Buildinq Washinatnn n r 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. y’ 9lOn’ Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washinqton DC 2051 n a Federai Ro°m 134: arXS“ ^°2-456-1111' CaP 77 The Hastings - Congress - mation Banner Devoted to lhe Inkresli oj Barry County since 1856 pubtshedny. honor roll forth 2012-13 school An asterisk (*) 1 average. which a of the Oct. 3J. B^de point grade High honors Nich0,aS .ciaW a!?" a Blair Anderson. *c,a,rcArnold. r ’ A,frcd°-jose Arechiga. Gracie A n411 Asl>craft, Grace Beauchamp. Berm,. Shelby Bolen, Prescot *Victori-»^t! Bremer. Halicgh B»rf;?If.VI)iIncy onen, Daisy Campbell. Carlson. Thomas Carpenter. Alexanderr . Alllson Co]|i Brady Comion. Shannon Culp. Com Cunmngham. EiUabclh Bryce Darling. Dlb°- Cody Dunm Julia Ehredt. .E“10"- Cameron Ertner. Isaac Evans. i Forme,; 'Amber Fox. Garrett Gibson.JN a^Glasgow, Sean Green, Mikayla Olivia Hanson. •Lauren Harden. De'>n Haywood, Kelsey Heiss. Wesley Henrser, Jaden Hickman. Allie Homing ‘Jack Hortom Wi!liarn Hubbell. Corbin Hunter, Keeiy Jackson, Matthew Jacob, *Gretchen Janies, Elizabeth Jensen, Aaron Johns. Jesse Johnson, Ellena Keener. Deagan Leask. Brcana Leonard, Brea Madden. Sadie Maitland. ’Andrew Maurer. Alexis McCracken, 4 Alexis McDade^ •Claudia McLean, ’Justin McManamcy, ♦Lindsay Meeker, *Katura Mctzner, Kaleb Micklatcher, James Miller. ’Shiann Molette, * Jeffrey Morgan, ’Kassidy Morgan, Luke Morgan, Mary K Murphy, ’Jonathan Nash, Gabrielle Nicholson, . ‘Grace Nickels. ♦Kassidi Olson, Ethan Orcasitas, Hailey Pacillo, Clarissa Parish, Jaden Parker, •Connor Parmenter. Sydney Pattok, ♦Emmalee Peck, ’Hope Peck, Conner Peterson, Miya Phillips. ’Hannah Porter. Antonio Ramirez, Seth Ray, Haydn Redmond, Parker Reid. ’Maxwell Richards. Alicia Rivera, ’Roger Roets, Zarek Rudesill. Alexis Ruthruff, Andrew Shaver, Matthew Sherman, Kaitlyn Shook, Mitike Slagstad, Elise Smith, * Katelyn Solmcs, ’Benjamin Stafford, ’Isaiah Taylor, ’Grayson Tcbo, ‘ Lynnsey Thayer, Jessica Thompson, Joseph Tinkler, Lainey Tomko, Christian Turashoff, Mikaela Twigg, Spencer Tyson, Emmalee VanSyckle. Allison Vasline, ’Samuel Waller, Blake Walther, *Kassadndra Warner, Paige Woem, Trinity Yoder, Ellie Youngs. Carmen Zalewski. Rylee Andrews, Madison Bell, Meghan Borton, Jared Burger, Samantha Craven. Megan Deal, Olivia Feldt. Katherine Fnend, Austin Galaviz, Jessica Gaskill, Cameron Haight. Tobin Haines Jr., Breann Hall, Zachary Hall, Devyn Heath, Alicia Hernandez, Saebien Krebs, Braedcn Lowell, Saralyn Main, Grace Mauerman, Chase Mesecar, Maci Michaels, Philip Morris, Cody Murphy, Brianna Planck, Melanie Post, Jett Russell, Austin Service, Jalen Simmons, Kenneth Smith, Maggie Spencer, Bailey Summers, Hayden Thompson, Juan Vargas, William Vereecken, Alfredo Visser. Seventh grade High honors Morgan Bartimus, Emma Beemer, Megan Birman, Hie Bivins, ’Callie Borden, Baili Bowers, Melanie Boysen, ’Tyler Brown ’Abby Burroughs, Aliyah Campbell, Kayla Carlson. Brian Cheeseman, ’Jerry Christensen, Karlec Christiansen, Austin Christie, Samantha Clow, Chase Cobb, Garrett Coltson, Alleyna Davis, Mary Elizabeth DePriester, Terry Dull, Maggie Eastman. Madison Ellsworth, Zoe Engle, Alexis Evans, Morgan Feldt, Kaila Gillespie. Dylan Goodrich, Leah Hawthorne, Cayden Herrington, Matthew Hewitt, ’Shayli Hinkle, •Lillian Hyatt, Samuel James, ‘Tyler Johnson, Margaret Keller-Bennett, James Kirchen II, Kenneth Kirchen, David Lane, Carley Laubaugh.lessah Leary, Adam Lewis, Nash Martin, Sarah McKeever, Nathan Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ol J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-519? Newsroom email. news@j-adgfaphie$ com • Advertising email: j-ads@choioeonomajl com John Jacobs Presxlent • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Frederic Jacobs 0 00 a in to 500 pm Vice Preiident Stephen Jacobs SeCTBUry/Treasurw .NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Mauref (Copy Eddor) Jennie Yonker Chris Sherman DanBuerge SubKrtpto, R.U.; S35K,,wh|!jl ■( HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE $45 per yt:V Thursday, Nov. 22 ~ Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Dave Dt'Decker Bonnie Malison Hatxngs. Ml 45q58X)602 al Hasvigx mi See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. j-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Thanksgiving, library closed. Friday. Nov. 23 - l ibrary closed. Saturday. Nov. 24 - Library closed. Monday. Nov. 26 — November reading club, “Get Fired Up lor Reading," continues for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade stu­ dents; Taste of the Holidays Recipe Exchange continues. Tuesday. Nov. -■ - toddler story time enjoys dots, 10:30 a ni.; young chess tutoring class, 4:30 to 5:30; gencalogy club meets, 6 to 8 p.m. p . Call the Hastings1 “blic Library for more information. 269 945-4263. Meyers. ’August Miller, Brandon Miner, Caitlyn Morris, Mitchell Morris, ’Alizabeth Morrison, ’Sydney Nemctz, Aaron Newberry, ’Wyatt Owen, Citlali Perez, Emma Porter, *Emma Post. Chyanne Rea, Blake Roderick, Alexia Rodrigue/, Jessica Satterfield, Leigha Saur, Cassie Sherk, ’Joel Shinavier. Macey Shotts, ’Aubree Shumway. Ty Sinclair. Brandon Smith, Samantha Smith, Wyatt Smith. Lindsey Spurlock, ’Mason Steward. Chase Taylor. Colin Tellkamp, Mary Terpening. * Bridget Thayer. Pierson Tinkler, ’Elliza Tolles. ’Carter TomkO. ’Ian Trutsch, Elizabeth Watson, James Wezcll HI, ’Cameron White. * Lillian Wicrenga. ’Jordyn Wigg, ’Nicholas Wilgus, ♦Harleigh Willson. Carson Winick, Julianna Wolf. Bridget Woolf. Madalyne Young, ’Kylie Zimmerman. Honors Jesse Alexander. Alex Allerding. Madalyn Anderson. Jackson Barber, Gabriella Bare, Timothy Cary', Emalie Conroy. Alexander Diljak, Haley Fortier, Tanner Gardner, Dayton Graham, Alan Hammond, Bailey Hannan, Austin Hoffman. Lauren Howell, Caitlin Hyland, Gregory Jones, Beken Kaufman, Allera Keller, Dominic Lewis, Jackson Long. Andrew Newbcrrry, Austin Raymond, Tianna Richardson, Jaden Rosenberg. Margaret Rough, Michael Royal, Brcannc Shaw, Briana Smith. Kadie Snore, Sophia Spurlock, Brandon Standley, Anthony Taggart, Logan Twiss, Meggen Tyrrell, Austin Walden, Mackenzie WaLson, Austen Wilder. Brittany Wurm. Eighth grade High honors Mara Allan, Cheyann Arens. ’Megan Backe, Jenclle Bailey, Abigail Baker. Olivia Barrett, Brianna Beck, Ian Bleam, Destiny Burch, ’Zoe Campbell, Calvin Cappon, Emily Casarez. Chloe Case, Kayleigh Collins, Jonathan Cook "Abigail Czinder, Samuel Dakin, Jordan Davis, Jenna Ehredt, ’Joseph Feldpausch, Mark Feldpausch, Logan Fish, Reilly Former. Stevie Fuhr. Aaron Gibson. Mary Green. Rilec Hammond, Daniel Harrington. Claire Harris, Ethan Hart. Elizabeth Heide. Kourtney Hubbert, ’Madeline Hutchins. Hannah Jocrin-Homing, Nicholas Johnson, Samuel Johnson. Tatiana Jones, Alexis Kelmer, Ethan Klipfur. Katie Ku/ava. Jack Longstreet, Noah Lumbert. Brittani Madden, Olivia Mead. Samantha Mitchell, Cassidy Monroe, Megan Morawski. Brenagan Murphy, Joumi Neil. Jacklynn Nevins, Christina Osterink, 'Emily Pattok. Timbree Pederson. Samantha Pennington. Alexandra Perkins-Craven, Kathryn Pohl, Amanda Pyrzynski, Rainsic Rairigh. Alexis Replogle, ’Samantha Richardson. Alan Rivera, Trai Rohm, Trevor Ryan, Zachary Sanders. Charlie Simpson. Madison Smith. ’Sandra Smith. Keigan Sochor. Madeline Solmes, ’Emily Sprague. David Stephens. Hannah Trick. Kailce Tucker, Emily Turashoff. Michael Vandccar. Reese VanHouten, Sarah Vann, ’Katherine Weinbrecht. Sydney Wenman. Drew Westworth. Dylan Williams. Troy Yoder. Ryan Zimmerman. Honors Meghan Anders, Virginia Arechiga, Brianna Arens. Morgan Armour, Michael Banister, Felicia Bates. Kipling Beck, Lauren Bloom, Alexis Bloomberg, Skyler Brower, Kayla Burger. Heidi Cooper, Jason Coykendall. Zackary Cummings. Lacie Cunningham, Jacob Dunn. Elijah Evans, Willliam Green. Tori Harding, Dillon Heath, Jazmine Heath. Hailey Hughes. Daniel Koneska. Nicholas Larabec, Liberty Larsen, Tamra Livingston, Makenna Lowell. Hailey Neal, Julianna Parker, Devin Planck, Tyler Slocum, Ryan Smelker. Kimberly Smith. Grace Trowbridge, Camille VanDien. Justin Voshcll. Sarah Watson. Braeden Wescott. Lauren Wolfenbargcr. Accident, emergency vehicle response explained In the article 1 submitted in August. I of the roadway in order to keep from imped­ addressed the law regarding safe passing of ing traffic and causing other hazards. You emergency vehicles on a roadway. I failed to must then wait on scene fora police officer to point out another type of vehicle included in arrive. If you drive away from the location, the definition of “authorized emergency vehi­ you risk being cited. cles,” according to the Michigan Vehicle / know that when a police car is coming Code. This law also applies to road sen'ice vehicles, or wreckers, that arc clearly marked from behind you with its lights and siren on. and readily recognizable as a vehicles used to you have lo pull over and stop, but if it is assist disabled automobiles and giving visual coining from the other direction do you have signals by means of a flashing, rotating or. to stop? This law applies to all of lhe "authorized oscillating red or amber light. I apologize to all our hard-working tow truck drivers for emergency vehicles," not just police vehicles. failing to include this in the prior explanation If the emergencj vehicle is approaching with and thank them for putting themselves in at least one flashing, rotating or oscillating harm’s way to assist police and the motoring red or blue light and an audible siren, whistle or bell, you must pull as close to the right public. As a result of that same response, I was edge or curb of lhe roadway as possible and asked to explain the law regarding construc­ corne to a stop until the vehicle passes, tion, utility and sanitation workers in the road regardless of the direction of travel. The rea­ right-of-way. Michigan Compiled Law states son for this is that occasionally that emer­ that upon approaching and passing a station­ gency vehicle will need to drive into lhe ary solid waste collection vehicle, a utility opposite or oncoming lane to overtake a vehi­ service vehicle or a road maintenance vehicle cle in which a driver is not paying attention with a flashing, rotating or oscillating amber and yielding. When you find yourself in this situation, lights, the driver of an approaching vehicle must slow down and maintain a safe speed for please take lhe lime to look for additional weather, road conditions and vehicular or emergency vehicles in the area before you pedestrian traffic and proceed with due care continue driving. Motorists often assume there is only one vehicle overtaking them and and caution. You can read the section of law for the pull back into the path of a second responding complete definition of these vehicles, but unit. they include any road maintenance vehicles Many collisions occur this time of year under state or local authority or under con­ tract with these departments, waste haulers involving deer. Remember that the best prac­ including curbside trash collection, and serv­ tice when a deer crosses the roadway is to ice vehicles from electric, gas, sewage, water, stay straight on course and brake to attempt to avoid the crash, but do not swerve. If )ou hit telephone and cable providers. a deer, call the police to report it. An officer If you are in a crash, do lhe cars have to will take lhe crash report needed for your insurance company and may also need to stay where they are until police arrive? They Jo not. Unless there are serious destroy the deer or remove it from the road­ way to avoid further hazardous driving situa­ injuries or death involved in the crash, the law requires the driver or another licensed occu­ tions. To legally possess the deer, the officer pant to move lhe vehicle out of the main trav­ will need to issue you a permit indicating that it was "highway killed." eled portion of the roadway and onto the shoulder, emergency lane or median it it can An)onc with a law enforcement question be done in a safe manner. Il must be able lo move under it* own power without lurthcr they would like answered here, should email damaging the roadway or other traffic ele­ waylandposti” gmail.com or call 269-792­ 2213 ext. 364. ments. This law pertains to moving a vehicle out �Page 6 - Thursday. Niwember 22. 2012 - Tim Hastings Bennor A Thanksgiving proclamation from 186Z published in rhe Hastings Banner Nov■ 20. 7^-- T^hBy^Gou’rnor Cir/7 Bur /-/v.o.- .vrn/e - tin r oj Hionnyy and all of h^ then - mv can be thankful jar Iwtnli/ul narvesh. ,e< nt nd An lihtnv. kntndedpe t dilation and all rhe other yifts bis outu.., -intent of Thanksy:i\tr,g has changed little. Anothcr year has passed away o hi>tery. H has been a year of great events; a o| C1V,| War and all the bloody Sacrifi^s‘ harassing doubts and alternating iriuniphs and defeats, which survk 7(.h .vjn its track. Vast armies raised from the 3 fonc f.orlh lo fight r- .. our country’s battles midst " ofr ,k the vvifh a countge and ;.ons!i,ncy which will brighten lhe history of the Kcpubhc lor ever. thcy have be:i,cn lxlck ,hc h(>s« of rebellion and despotism fn>in {Jk> ^al SlalCSi and saved our homes from the hornirx of mv;wion Our liberties and laws are still preserved tn us 5 M-C.powcr«f lhe Government is gradually but surely being re­ established. over all t|u- territory of lhe Union. Rebellion is Heine pumshed, and Upon the wicked authors of this unseetnlv strife is • ........... HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW BEGINNINGS falling the sure rewanj of their unparalleled sin. 1674 S. Slate Rd • Hastings. MI CIHRCHOFGOD The war is carried into the midst of their country, and the victo­ 49058 Fh«ne 269-945-2285. 502 E Bo.’>l St. Hastings Pastor Sunday moir.mp >cmxe unto: 9 rious armies of lhe Unipn haSlen on to strike them a final blow in J € Crank cordially invites you io a.ni. uith nursery Jnd preuhool the strongholds of (jle far South. There are solid grounds of hope cone worship with us each Sunday jv.ul..b!e axl 11 am- Wh nurvety'. °\viS!>CCdy Victor> !‘r,d permanent peace. al in.jo a.m. and Tuesday evening FtcmW and »ud<’ church avJ«tWhile many of our homes are made desolate by the inevitable Bible study ft p m. with Rev Cab on ahlc Kidder Inters Med in knowing mote casualties ol war, ;inj wc mourn the hemic dead, there is consola­ about our ehrvh? Please (ecl weltion in the faith that the blood of lhe true patriot is never shed in CHURCH OF CHRIST cirne io call one of these numbers. vain. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. P.vJor Crank 269 °79 8ft|8; (313) Pastor Collin hnkstan. Phone 269­ Our people under all their trials, still cling with unflinching firm- Worship Together.. ■ ...at the church of your choice -Weekly schcd'1^ of Hastings area churches available for your convenience^.. ---------------- -- . -■■ GRACE C OMMUNITY CHUM TI M>50 E M-79 Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor D«ra Rv-,oe. (5)7) 852-9228 Moraine Celebration 9 <i-ri X 10 30 Jim Fellowship Time bef'-rc me service. Nirrw-o. children’' mimdry. joutb pnxip, adiil: smell group minisiry. leadership framing SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd. 1’0 B'-a MS. ncrofMiloRd A S. .M-43) IX-ltco. Mi 4W6 Pador Roger Claypool (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service JO 30 a-in to JI V) am. Nursery and ChdJren s Ministry Thursday night Bible study and prayer lime 6 30 p tn to 7;30 p-m. C HURCII OF THE N CZARLNE 1716 North Broadway Rm Timm Oyer. Pas’or Sunday School 9.45 a m Moromg Worship Sen ice 10 45 a m : Evcmac Service 6 r m . Wednesday Evening Stonier 7 p ri HRST BAPTIST CHURCH 300 E Wuodhwn. Hatting^ Dan Cone. Sr. Pastor. Jodi Maurer. Youth P.> Mor. Sunday Sen kxv 9.15 a m Sunday School for all hgei.il) 30 a rn Worship Service, 6 p.m Evening Service. Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m A: Sr High Youth Group 7-9 p m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6.30 r n: Auana. Bible Study. Praisr and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-MXM for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports M::v>tnes. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Man. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061 P.-.uor Gary Simmons Sunday Worship 9.15 am. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Read. Dowling. Mi 49050 Pa»iw. Steve Olnwtead. (6 758-3021 chtitdi j*«e. Sandal Senior: 9 _W) 4 m. Sunday School 11 ani.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Bible Sludy A Pray er Time Wednesday nights 6 30 pm. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3IH5 N Broadway. Holings, Ml 4905b Pi-'.ot Suun D. Olsen Phone 945 2654 Worship Services. Sunday. 9 45 a.rr. ; Sunday School. iO 45 irn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 80$ S. Jdfenoa. Rex. Richard Attinc. Pa-tor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm ; Sunda) Ma-xe* K a.m. and 11 a m ; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Re'. Richard Altine. Pastor. A mis;ion <»( St Rr>ic Catholic Church. Ha>tini>. Mass Sunday a: 9:30 xm. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd Pa'tor R.’ndall Bertrand. Whcckhaif acvesibte and elevator. Sundj) School 9:30 a m Worship Time 10:30 a m. Youth .Krivitks: cJ! for infonnalMM QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O Box 63. IL rings. MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce I cirhner (6J 6) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 11*15 am. GRACE BRLTIIRI N BIBLE CHURCH f’/K/PoucIi Road, Hastinfk Pastor Bob Wilson Church F: one 269 M 23M P.rt..r’« Hume -I? 56 bjw i 63.1’!' '.hcpjrjbul.net Suraiay Sdionl 945 ajr.: Worship Service 10 45 aan . Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p m 610-5730 or. Ed Blankenship (Local) CW-'M 5-3327. our acknowledgements and praises are due to Him alone. • acknowledge our dependence upon Almighty Gcxl. and with revere »h inkfulnes.s • give glory to Him. rv.v I do hereby set apart, and appoint Thursday, the 27lh Instant, <is a -) Public Thanksgiving and Praise. , , . . „ m.hlic 1 request that upon that day the people may assemble in ther p Jvo p worship and in their homes, and keep this day in lhe spirit in which our 1 it. with pure, religious and patriotic hearts, full of faith and hope. Given under my hand and the great seal of the State, at lhe capital, m c c Lansing, on (he 15th day of November, in the year of Our Lord one-thousan . ci^ hundred, and -sixty-two. Austin Blair. James B. Porter. Secretary of State. Bible Study 7 p m COl NTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9273 S. M-37 Hwy. Douhng. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wicbnd. Sun davs - 9:30 a m Traditional Worship Service, It am. Contem­ porary Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during Kuh sen­ ices (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School 9 a m. Warship de Children s Program* 10 a m.) Youth Group, Covenant Pruycr, Choir. Chime*. Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts .and more’ Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (MW F 9 a in -12 pm.), email office' = mei.net or visit www countryclwpelunic.org chttp "www c0untrychapelunK..ofp,> for more information SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving) Sunday services each week 9; 15 a.m Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each nwih at this service). 10 a m Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Sx. Andrew At Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hu-twkk The vhurch phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://lrax.to/andrewmatthias Wc are p_n of lire Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The Ur.'ted EpioopJ Church ot ?Njrth America and Ux'.Hie J928 Bo j). of Cbnancm Prayer af .ill our services HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev. Rulurd Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Web*i:c: uxxxv. hopeuni o:g. Church Fax No: 269­ 818-0007. Church SccrctaryTreaxurcr. Linda Belton. Office hourv, Tuesday. Wednesday Thurs­ day 9 an: to 2 pm. Sunday .Morn­ ing: 9.30 uni Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p m ; Sunday evening service 6 pm: SonShine Preschool (ages 3 Av 4) (September thru .May), Tbes.. Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal xerxed) (October thru May) Wednesday 6 pm - Jr High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wcdnexday 7 pm • Prajcr Meeting. Thursday 9:30 an: - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUM-n’BAriLST CHURCH 502 East Grand. Hastings; Floyd Hughes, Pastor, Myron Huebner, Musk. Sunday Services 10 a.in.. Sunday School (all ages); It am. Worship Senjce; 6 pm. Evening Service: 7 p m Thursday. Bible Study and Prayer Call 269-948-2673 for ailditon-J information. ABINDANTL1FE > EI.UHVSHIP MINLSTR1F.S A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Ixaf Grange. Hwy M 66 south of A-.'jna Rd, Navhvillc. Mich. 49073. Sun praise & Worship 10.30 am. 6 pm.. WcJ. 6 30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ago 4-12. Pastors David and HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings- MI 49058. P»tor Dun Spachman. Office Ptwnc (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 int-3 p nt ; Friday 9 a m. to iwit- Sunday morn­ ing worship hours: 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10 am. Refreshments; 10.45 a.m. Contemporary Worship. 5lh Sunday Worship at 10 xm. Sunday Sdx»l lor PrcK-5th and Nursery Care (infants through I'ge 4) it available during bodi wvrship services. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serve* a free meal pro Tbculay from 5 to 6 pm. HASTINGS 1*REE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway. H.:-!in.-v Tdepixme 269 945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gi!lcsp:c. Sunday: Nursery and tod­ dler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided New! Starting... Nov. 2S-. Worship Senice 9:1$ and Childrens Sunday School (ages 2 thru Sth gradeh Worship Service: 10:45 am. & Children’s Junior Chuxh (4 yeijs through 4th grade) Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6:00 p.m. and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week at 6:30 pan.: Pioneer Club. 4 years through 5th grade. Adalb: Marriage Enrichment CTass, Women’s Prayer Group and a Mai's Bible JSaidy. Thursday: Senior Adult (SO*) Bible Sludy ul 10 uin. and lunch al Wendy’s. 11 30 am. Third Thursday Branch at 9:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings, MI 4905s. Pastor Scutt Price. Phone: 269-948-0900 Website; wwuJifegatecc.com. Sun­ day Worship 1(1 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discowr God's Grace with us.’ Ha!\ Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Nov. 25 - Worship Service 8 and 10:45 im. SurnLy School 9.30 aan Nov. 25 - ConUitution Meeting after 2nd service; Men & Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p in. Nov. 26 - Adventurer Bible Study 7 p.m. Recovery Bible Study 7:30 pm. Nov. 28 - Wordwafchcrs Bible Study. Nov. 29 - Clipper Kids Bell Choir 3:45 pm.; Grace Notes Bell Choir 5:45 pan.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E North SL. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2M5, fax 269­ 945-2698 Pastor Amy Luckey, httpj < ww w.discov cr-grace org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison, Prittur. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m Traditional Worship Service: It a.m. Gintcinporary Worship Service Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both vTsicrs. Visit us online at wwu.Grstchurrhhastings oig and our web log for sermou aL* hnp:7hast- ingspresbytcri an.blogspot.coin. Friday - 9am. Pu.kk-b.dl Saturday -10:30 a m. PraivcTeam. Monday 4 p ni Pis klcbali; 7 pm. Knit Wit'. Wednesday -4 pm. hckleball Row M-cDonuld. An oasis of God’s Tove ' When: Everynne. j;. Somco’se Spec:-d." For infoniiation call 616­ 731-5194 This information on worship sen ice is churches and these local businesses: Hams 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY D'MW 945-4700 greatly increased to our posterity. fi | r.-or bountiful harThe destinies of nations and individuals arc in the han liberty and the difvesls, for general health among the people, tor ci vil and rc ig ' pcpublic and fusion of knowledge and education, for the continued exrtc Providence, the triumphs of its arms, and for all rhe great and good gifts o a Sllilably 945-2938. Sunday School 10 am ; Worship 11 am. Wednesday Nigfa pru'.ided by The Hasting Banner, the 102 Cook Hastings ness and fidelity lo the institutions and government o <m ,ren(er sacrifices and and the righteousness ol our cause, they arc ready to H’C £, -ii niore than com­ bcar heavier burdens in the confidence and hope that t w u jk. sCcurcd and pensate for the pasL and that the blessing of liberty will be permanent y 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 118 S, Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 s academy grows, Maple Valley may reopen closed school Patrick G. Harrison David Arlen Sothard, 71, of Buckeye, Ariz. ’ died Oct. 4, 2012. at his home from a pul­ monary’ embolism. Mr. Sothard was bom April 23, 1941. in Nashville, lo Donald and Norma (Biggs) Sothard of Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Patrick G. He moved to Arizona in 1978 with his fam­ Harrison, of Middleville, passed away ily after serving in the U.S. Air Force and November 17, 2012. U.S. Army. He was a retired elementary Pat was bom May 26, 1942 on the family school music teacher and postal service carrifarm (Harris Creek Road, Middleville), the son of Walter and Virginia Mae (Hoover) He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Harrison. A graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Lynn Groseclose of Scottsdale, Ariz. and High School, class of 1960, Pat worked at Melanie Ruth Sothard of Tucson. Ariz.; two Bradford White for five years and then sisters. Donna Matthews of Hastings, and became a loyal employee of Steelcase, retir­ Martha Misak of Hastings; one brother, ing in 1999, with over 34 years of service. Thomas Sothard of East Jordan; and two Pat owned a small hobby farm where he grandchildren. raised beef cattle and chickens, and grew Cremation services were provided by the sweet com (the world's best), pumpkins and Neptune Society of Tempe, Ariz. hay for family and friends. He also enjoyed Memorial services will be from 12:30 to 1 hunting and collecting John Deere toy and p.m. Dec. 3 at the National Memorial pedal tractors. Cemetery’ of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek A member of Parmelee United Methodist Road in Phoenix. Ariz. Church. Pat served as chairperson on the pas­ tor parish committee. Pat was recently reelected as trustee on the Thornapple Township Board where he served on lhe buildings and grounds committee, the Duncan Lake Sewer Authority, and was chairperson of the emergency medical servic­ es committee. Pat also formerly served on the Thomapple Township Planning Commission. On July 3, 1965, Pat married lhe love of his life, Judy Wicsenhofer, who survives. Two men and a woman were thrown from Pat is also survived b) a daughter, Nickole a vehicle after it collided with a tree on Harrison; a son. Corey (Sonja) Harrison; Lammers Road early Saturday morning. grandchildren. Ethan. Emily. Sophia, Simon Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s and Benjamin Harrison; a brother. Robert Department, along with EMS personnel from (Ellen) Harrison; sisters. Clara Jane IXicker, Barry Township, responded to the accident Virginia Irene (Richard) Ward. Christine just south of Ashby Road around 12:30 a.m. Schad, Pauline Brower, and Josephine Nov. 17. (Kenneth) Klumpp; a sister-in-law, Judith No one in the vehicle was wearing a seat­ Harrison; and beloved nieces and nephews. belt. One man was flown by helicopter to Pal was preceded in death by his parents; Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. The second brothers, W. James and William; and broth­ man and lhe woman were taken by ambu­ ers-in-law, Thomas Tucker and Rex Schad. lance to Borgess. Pat will be remembered for bis kind, com­ Alcohol and vehicle speed appear to be passionate nature. He loved his Cod, his tamfactors in the crash, according to the sheriff’s ily. his friends and co-workers. He was department. The accident remains under known for his fairness and diplomacy, will­ investigation. ingness to listen, genuine interest in others. Three ejected when vehicle hits tree anJ Idling j0kes ,0 bri|){! a smilePai'S family will receive fnvnds lrid.i>. November 23. K„n t |0and 6 to 8 P •>* the Beeler-Gores l uneral Home. Midd evilk. ' funend serv£ will be ‘‘)"d“C,e* .Saturday, November "M. 2012’ ' Middleville United Methodivt < hurc t. Middleville. Past'J Vuluc Pimnmk and Williant V. Clegg Jf Xtting take place in Muunt flope Ccnietcty I lea« join the family ®, X-on at Mtddlev"'United Methodist Church lol'1’"|"lf *■ p mittal service for a iilllc of ft**1 i‘"d f Call anytime for 2618 classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Will be Open ... Friday November 23 & Saturday November 24 ship. d cOm to vrew Pllt l^ve a condolence by Shari Carney Staff Writer With an enrollment of 97 and at least six applications on her desk. Pathways Academy Director Kristine Stewart offered a restruc­ turing of hours to the Maple Valley School Board at its meeting Monday, Nov. 12. Pathways Academy offers three options to a high school diploma for alternative to nontraditional learners. The pathways are virtual (online), adult and non-traditional. “At what point do we need to ask how many more kids can we reach if we had a dif­ ferent space?” asked Board President April Heinze. “This has grown way larger and faster than expected.” 1 rY 1‘AK‘pdhfit’ to -question by Trustee Mark Jorgensen regarding the anticipated 2012-13 goal for enrollment at lhe academy. Superintendent Ronna Steel said they had hoped for at least 40 students. The physical facilities committee will meet to discuss the feasibility of opening a portion of Maplewood School, said Steel. “At this point I’ve turned no one down,” said Stewart. “We do need to have a serious discussion about space.” Currently, Pathways Academy is housed in the administration office board room. Stewart proposed a realignment of hours to accom­ modate the increased numbers. “We have had several occasions where we have more kids than computers,” said Stewart. Teachers Wallace Woodman will be avail­ able from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Cindy Schwartz from 2 to 9 p.m.. allowing for the learning lab to be open jnore hours. Board Trustee Tony Shaw asked if hirine another teacher is anticipated. Stewart said that by next year she foresees additional staff requirements. “It is a great problem to have.” said Steel, regarding the high enrollment. Elidayi Gym and Center; 6:30am to 9pm Lap Swim: 6-30am to 9.00am Open Swim; 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00g$m lillu. gueM * .sage - x&iQL<toL Gym and Center: 8:00am to 3.00pm Open Swim: 10;00arn io 3-OCpm g' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. riovomDet 22. 2012 — Page 7 __ Rutland township gets $200,000 for hotel property BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein Swj NORTH plans ♦: 3 Rutland Chari^ township "‘J’37 ncar Cook Road l7-acrush? * receive $200,000 torlh.^n Express u n°u Which a M' room Holiday<nn ™^buih. Al lhe No • nship nu-eting, Supervisor before T^t chcck was scheduled io 7nt u*‘^giving. A letter of Ci^c^n lhe township board and the ' > Council, which defines the pm^ inregJmllo extending water * cr services to the hotel site. '*as P^ j|kT by lhe township board in a 5-2^c '’J^tee Rob Lee and Treasurer Sandra Greenfield voting against T. K J 10 3 ♦: 10 9 8 6 3 ♦: K 6 5 WEST EAST 4: J 7 65 4 V: 8 6 AQ 10 9 Q752 ♦: 7 2 ♦: 10 9 3 V: ♦: J 5 ♦: 8742 SOUTH: 4: K82 V: A94 ♦: AKQ4 ♦: AQJ the agreement. In other business. ^20! 3 township budg­ et was nppr»ve(l • usly by the board. Estimated revenue fam all funds for 2013 is $906,609 with aJI appropriations for 2013 at $915,083. ^mparison, the 2012 Dealer: North Vulnerable: North/South Lead: Pick It North Pass 2f 34 3 NT East Pass Pass Pass Pass . South 2* 2NT 3f 2 ^nter n’^'Township^J'11^ hn,eI ‘n budget shows $906,575 and $911,113, respectively. Carr said cuts were made across the board again this year. A copy of the budget is avail­ able at the Rutland Township Hall Green Gables Haven will receive $3,000 from the township to support victims of domestic violence. As in past years, the dona­ tion is in the budget. The board voted to forgive an outstanding tax bill $2,138 to Charter Cable for Internet cable buried along an old railroad bed. The township was informed by the Stale of Michigan lhe taxes must be paid to the slate, not to the township. Valerie Byrnes of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance requested Rutland Charter Township become a partner, just as Thornapple Township and the Village of Middleville have already done. Byrnes will be asking all Barry County townships lo become partners with the organization. lhe township board agreed to become a partner at the price of S2.5OO. Byrnes said die dues can be reviewed on an annual basis. According, lo Carr, the partnership dues arc already listed in the 2013 budget. Carr said Byrnes and the Alliance have been instrumental in bringing new businesses lo the township including lhe new hotel. The township will pay $1,437 to the Michigan Townships Association for a sevenmonth membership Clerk Robin Hawthorne said lhe membership is valuable to her. and she gets answers to many questions she poses to MTA staff. Board members agreed to re­ evaluate the value of membership before renewing it in June. The township board also voted 5-2 to approve the Rutland-Hastings Urban Services and Economic Development Agreement. Ixe and Greenfield voted against lhe agreement. The next Rutland Charter Township Board meeting will be Wednesday. Dec. 12. at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. West Pass Pass Pass Today’s column features a bidderts dilemma: stop at the safe game in no trump for a sure thing, or keep bidding for that elusive slam. What was South to do with his fourth bid in lhe auction? Pass for the sure game in 3NT or try for a small slam? Let’s look at the bidding and the points to sec if there is any indication which way South should go. Think about the lead from the West hand while you are at it. Good defense is always important for lhe defenders. After three passes in this auction. South opened with a strong bid, a modem day conven­ tion promising at least 22+ points, a forcing bid for partner, and almost always a game or slam try. East/West were silent the entire auction so little or no information could be gained from them. North responded to the artificial club bid by responding 2f. another part of the conven­ tion called a w aiting bid, and she waited to hear more about her partner South’s big hand. South responded to the waiting bid by answering 2NT, another forcing bid with indication that the South hand was a balanced hand and ideal for playing in no trump. With this new' infor­ mation and some points and a four-card major. North elected to bid 34K another artificial bid, the Stayman Convention, asking if South had a four-card major. North indeed had a four-card major in hearts to begin this inquiry. South responded to the Stayman request with an appropriate artificial bid as well, bidding 34k denying that he had a four-card major. At this point. North had done all she could and placed the contract at 3NT. South, however, was not so sure this was the best contract for the North/South team. Would it be possible to make a small slam in no trump with South’s 23 high card points, missing one A4 and partner’s 6-9 total points ? Remember that a small slam needs 33 points to make on most slam tries. Would there be enough to make a small slam with fewer than 33 points? Adding up the 23 and 6-9 left South a bit short of 33 points. Did South bid again, or did he pass? What would you have done? South basically had three choices: pass. bid. or bid. The pass would have ended the auction, and North/South would ha\e played the hand in 3NT. The first bid was an invitation to go to slam. How did it w ork? By bidding 4N F. South asked North if there was a possibility for slam. That put a lot of responsibility on North who cannot see the South hand. With 7 high card points and one for length in the diamond suit, North can only count the 22 South has bid and her 8 for a total of 30 points, 3 away from the 33 needed. North has only two choices here: bid 6NT or pass. What did North do? The final choice is with South, the original bidder, instead of putting all of the responsibility on partner North. South can blast his way lo 6NT and hope for lhe best. While this might not be scientifically sound bidding, it does put the contract in 6NT without lhe danger of a pass by partner North. With three choices, South was lhe one to make lhe decision for lhe partnership on this hand. A pass would be to play in 3NT with the strong possibility that there would be overtricks because of South’s strong hand and good cards. A 4 NT bid would create a hesitant position on South’s part, putting all of the responsibility on North to make the slam decision If North passed 4NT and it made 6NT, that would look bad for North. If North pushed to 6NT, and it did not make, then it looked like North made the wrong call. South made lhe choice for (he part­ nership and pulled out the 6NT card. Three passes ended the auction: 6NT in lhe South West would have the lead: What defensive lead might provide a winning defense for Easl/WesP West had had a lot of time to think about the lead after all of the bidding by the North/South team. With one sure trick in lhe A*. should West lead the A4 and ihen look for another trick somewhere? What about the Q“'-' Might that be a potential defensive tnck for East/West9 Or should West play a safe lead by leading a diamond or a club in hopes of findinn partner with a trick? Again, what would you do in this same situation? West did know something from the bidding of lhe Stayman Convention: North had one fourcard major, and South had neither a four-card heart suit nor a four-card spade suit. Would lead­ ing a major suit be lhe proper lead here? After much agony, West pulled out the A4 for his lead against 6NT and led it He was pleas anily surprised to sec only one spade in the dummy, and he was glad that he had not led a heart With not much help in the spade suit with only the J*, still East wanted West to know that there was something in her hand in spades, so East encouraged West with the 74 promising some thing, even if it were just the J4. West continued the spade suit with the 9< hooinn th-u F^r had lhe K4 for the setting trick. Alas, South had the K4, and the remaining tricks ronninc the clubs, the diamonds and finessing the QV for 12 tricks and lhe small slam in No Trumn ‘ Both teams worked hard on this hand to reach the right decisions. While Norih/sJith nr,, Xewbom babies Oliver Maxwell, bom at Spanow Hospital on Nov. 6, 2012 at 11:06 p.m. to Nick and Lynn (McCallum) Taylor of Mason. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. statewide sweep Draven Micheal, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 6, 2012 at 3:18 p.m. to Tina Barbey and Bruce Tobias of I lastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ♦* »♦» TWINS, Gabriel Alexander and Connor Joseph, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7, 2012 to Timothy and Nichole Wood of Hastings. Gabriel.\sa^bom at 12:26 p.m. and weighed 6 lbs 2 ozs. ind was 19 inches long. Connor was bom at 12:56p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and was IB 1/2 inches long ***** Alexis Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9, 2012 at 10:13 a.m. to Dennis and Lisa Hansen of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs.. Lykins brothers turn 88 The Lykins brothers will be celebrating lheir 88th birthday on November 25. 2012. If you would like to help them celebrate, please send a birthday card to: Charlie/ Shenn Ly kins, 5282 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville. Mi 49073. ***»♦ Hanna Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9, 2012 at 8:42 a.m. to Jamie and Jesse Cappon of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. Mason Shane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. H, 2012 at 4:55 p.m. to Shane and Michelle Slaughter of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. Timothy Todd Blessing. Hastings and Diana Renna McDiarmid. Hastings. Francis Henry Bidelman, Nashville and Janet Irene Crawford. Hastings. The Michigan Slate Police announced Nov. 16 the arrest of 51 non-comphant sex offenders during Operation Verify, an initiative aimed at increasing compliance with Michigan’s sex offender registration law. This was the state’s ninth annual coordinated sweep. More than 90 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies participated in the statewide sweep, which ran from Oct. 16 lo 30. During the sweep period, officers conducted compliance checks at the registered residences of 1,742 offenders, resulting in 51 arrests and 116 warrant requests for violations of lhe Michigan Sex Offenders Registration Act. The Michigan Sex Offenders Registration Act requires registered sex offenders to regular­ ly report to their local law enforcement agency, sheriff’s office or nearest state police post to verify lheir address. A tier classification is assigned to each registered sex offender based on the requirements in the Act. In addition to Operation Verify, the MSP par­ ticipates in several local and regional sweeps each year. The department also maintains a list of the most wanted sex offenders at www michigan.gov/absconders. As of Oct. I. there were 40,155 offenders on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry; of whom 37.261 were in compliance with registry requirements. PROFESSIONAL vailed this lime. East/West had all of the right thoughts about making a good defensive nhn it did not work this time, but watch out. North/South. ‘ P • “ m FAUW BUREAU KkB. INSURANCE* (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridie Leant teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge bloc http://betterbridgelnbarrycountyniichigan.blogspot.com) K * ' Lynn Denton 139 W. State Street Hastings -S’ & & > 269-945-4520 ldenton@lbinsmi.com tticLynnDentoiiAgency.com & < •' • # The Thomapple Players will present . Driver Miracle on 34th Street $2,500 Sign-on Bonus h Licensed / insured / tocol v Coll Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 । & RRT] BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! in Leason Sharpe Hall Barry Community Enrichment Center 231 South Broadway, Hastings ‘ Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens (62 and over) and students. Basement Wuli Rcpoit . • • • . Hiring Solo and Team Drivers Great Benefits Package Excellent Home Time CDL*A Required Students with CDL-A Welcome 888-471-7081 vvww.superservicellc.com »xr | Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Dari Based upon the hiMitielh Century Tux motion picture Miracle on m/j Nov. 29, 30, & Dec. 1 at 7pm Dec. 1 at 3pm & Dec. 2 at 2pm vjz tu#w gce^enwrU Watvipiootinfi Dfock Windows New Window Wells Rr^'aq Sunken Ccfiavtr RegtPding -237-2379 B4JRY sYsiea a souihwest inc. �Papo 6 — Thursday. November 22. 2012 — The Hastings Bann<»( financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Garlock Christmas 'Round the Town comes this weekend. Flyers arc available in stores and al stops listing lhe private homes that are open, most with multiple exhibitors, and also the stops with several vendors. The Lake Odessa Museum Complex with its depot and freight House will have 10 dealers besides a sale of baked goods. Pleasant Valley United Brethren Chinch on M-50 West has several vendors, as does lhe VFW Post where lunch will be avail­ able. Likewise Pleasant Valley w ill be serving lunch. Spend locally. Why battle the crowds at lhe mall when you can buy clever items right dose to home? St. Edwards Church has a new schedule for masses. Saturday Mass remains at 5 p.m., but lhe Sunday morning mass is now at 9 a m.. with two priests alternating between Ionia and Lake Odessa. The Lakewood varsity volleyball team won the Michigan state championship Saturday, with a score of 3-0 over North Branch. Lake wood's height proved to be a factor along with the team’s fierce work and com­ petitive spirit. Kellie Rowland has been their coach since seventh grade, so they arc a close-knit group Last week’s Retired School personnel Meeting was well attended with a lunch pre­ pared by the Class Act group Heartlands. Gifts from the members amounted to several hundred dollars, which will go io Eight Camp for Christmas gifts for their young clients. Members were entertained by lhe Ionia Community Band, under the direction of Andy McFarland, a member of MARSP. Alethians of Central United Methodist Church met Nov. 13. Marti Lund gave a demonstration on cand) making with her audience getting to eat the results of her work. It was a fascinating demonstration Women of Central United Methodist Church met Monday, Nov. 12. with Sue Balderson of Hastings the guest speaker. Members brought their thank offerings, which were collected in a segment of tlie pro­ gram led by Betty Shetterly using a theme of Battle those low rates - with three types of income If you depend on fixcd-incomc investments for at least part of your income, you probably rates paid on your CDs and individual bonds arc lower than lhe annual inflation rate, you haven’t been uHi happy »n reccn! >'cars’ ns i the close seeds. . The following price»s are from may lose purchasing power. If this gap per­ The I akewood Ministerial Association this interest rates |lavc hit historic lows. Reported Tuesday. sists over time, it could grow into a real prob ­ of business last year did not hold its customary Thanksgiving Nonetheless, even jn a low-rate environment, changes are from the previous ^eetc lem for you. Consequently, you’ll want at Eve service due to a lack of members at the you can broaden the income-producing Allria Group 32.56 *138 least some of your investment income to potential of yoilr inveslinenl portfolio. planning session. -.id 33.82 AT&T come from rising income investments, such Monday, Nov. 26, the Mulliken Chapter However, before taking action, it’s helpful +.69 41.23 as dividend-paying stocks. Of course, not all 161 Order of Eastern Star will host a joint BP PLC to know' what the near-term direction of inter­ +.28 23.26 stocks pay dividends, but with the help of CMS Energy Corp school of instruction with the Kalamo 4 AO est rates may look like. The Federal Reserve +1.08 37.24 your financial advisor, you can find compa­ Chapter in the Masonic Temple with a Coca-Cola Co has slated that it pjans |0 keep short-term rates +.78 50.25 nies that have paid — and even increased potluck supper at 5, followed by the school at Eaton at lheir current historic lows until al least mid+3.54 69.36 their dividends for many years running. And Family Dollar Stores 2015. The Fed doesn't control long-term 7 p.m. +.48 14.48 if you don’t actually need the dividends to Sunday, Dec. 2, the First Congregational Fifth Third Bancorp rates, making t|K.|n sOmewhal less pre­ +1.68 13823 supplement your cash flow, you can reinvest Church of Lake Odessa will have a hanging Flowserve CP dictable, but it’s sti|| likely that these rates -.17 10.83 them to build your ownership stake in these Ford Motor Co. of the greens at the 9:30 a.m. church service. will rise sooner than short-term ones. +1.11 40.46 stocks. Keep in mind, though, that companies General Mills Finger foods will later be in the dining room. In any case, rather than worry about some­ +.11 24.93 can reduce or discontinue dividends at any General Motors The board of directors of the Lake Odessa thing you can’t control - that is. interest rate -.03 20.25 time. Also, remember that stock prices will Intel Corp. ’ Area Historical Society met Monday evening. movements - try to focus on those things you +.92 54.74 The lease for the land on which the depot and constantly rise and fall, so lhe value of your Kellogg Co. can accomplish. And one achievable goal is to +.40 85.04 principal could decline. McDonald’s Corp freight house site has been renewed for anoth­ create an investment mix that includes three +.09 24.14 As you can see, all three types of income­ Pfizer Inc. er 25 years and another lease for additional types of income: variable, reliable and rising. -1.51 101.92 producing investments - variable, reliable Perrigo Co. acreage adjacent has also been leased again. • Variable income investments - Some vari­ -.12 71.12 and rising - offer some benefits, along with Ralcorp Tentative plans were made for programs for able income investments, such as certificates •12.04 47.86 Sears Holding some risks of which you need to l>c aware. the next six months. of deposit (CDs), offer significant protection -.13 But pulling together a mix of these invest­ 4.61 Spartan Motors The village has invested in four new blue of principal, and the value of your investment +.27 14.08 Spartan Stores ments that’s appropriate for your individual signs, at strategic locations on Tupper I-ake won’t change with fluctuating interest rales, +.32 53.00 needs, goals and risk tolerance may help >ou Stryker Street to indicate the downtown Fourth provided you hold your CD until maturity. Of +.25 11.34 boost the productivity of the "income” por­ TCF Financial Avenue location of police station, post office, course, current rates are quite low. which tion of your portfolio - no matter what’s hap­ -2.79 69.02 Walmart Stores village offices and stores. • means CDs provide you with little income pening with interest rates. +$6.55 $1731.60 Gold With Fourth Avenue running parallel to today, but their rates have lhe potential to rise +.66 Silver $33.12 This article was written by Edward Junes Jordan Lake Avenue, there is little indication along with short-term interest nites. +.39 for use by your local Edward Jones Financial 12,795 Dow Jones Average on such a county road to denote where the • Reliable income investments - When you Advisor. If you have any questions, contact +.28M 661M Volume on NYSE heart of the town is. Even the two water tow­ purchase reliable income investments, which Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ers are far removed from the town center. can include individual bonds, you have the opportunity to cam more income today, and more consistent income over time, than you’d typically gel from variable income invest­ ments. However, you will likely also experi­ ence greater price fluctuations as interest rates chance. Specifically, as interest rales rise, the price of your existing bonds typically will METHODIST CHURCH Rcvlor of Ss. Andre ■ ■ ga 20.1 N. Main, Woodland. Ml 48897 fall. • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary • Rising income investments - When invest­ Simmons Sunday Worship 9:15 ing for income, you’ll want to keep at least 948-9327. Our ch onc eye on inflation - because if the interest hup 7tnu.lo'ar.dic i idential treatment program. PLEASANTV1EW a-c pin of the Dio ; Raaymakers has bachelor's and master's FAMILY CHURCH Lakes uhich is in ] 2bU! Lacey Rad. lX>v» ling, Mi degrees in psychology from Central Michigan The United Fpiwb 3 , \ 40050. Paster. Sicsc Olm*l University and Western Michigan University, .North Xnxma an] <616$ 75K-3O2I thur«A ptwn' respectively. She will represent public or pri ­ Bo A of Common f vate providers or early intervention services S.ftnol II am.: Nuntbv Elenin}* and replaces Elaine Smiley. Service 6 pm; Bible Sludy /Mso appointed were Sondra Slegenga of HOPE UN Prayer Time Wcdrcvlsy mghtv 6 30 Holland and Stephanie Peters of Eaton METHODLST* p.ni. Rapids. M-37 South at M-7 WELCOME CORNERS Moore. Pa»tor. Chin "These individuals arc great choices for UNITED MITHODLSTCHl RCH 945-4995. Church k this board, and I am confident they will do 31X5 N Bnuduay. Ha .lings Ml hopcimv'rp Churcljoutstanding work on behalf of the children 49058. PaMor Suvan D Obeii. MM 0007. Churl. and families of Michigan,” said Snyder. Pfkwc 945-2654. Worship Services Treasurer, Linda L, by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters combination.” Meyerson said. Appointees will serve four- year terms that Sunday. 9.45 int; Sunday School. hour. TucMby. Wd 1 have an elderly aunt who was diag­ The lead author on the study recently 10.45 a.m expire Oct. 31. 2016. day 9 am to 2 pm£ nosed with breast cancer many years ago. published in Nature also used the metaphor inp 9:30 am Suml^* ST. ROSE She was treated and remained caneer-frce of silver bullets. He said lhe disease is com­ am Morning Worshi CATHOLIC CHURCH for years. But I also had a next-door neigh­ plicated. but that progress is being made. 5 lo 7 p rn : Sunday 805 S. Jefferson. Ro. RjchanJ bor who got the same diagnosis. She was "The bad news is that [breast cancer] is 6 pm; SonShinr l*rt Altitx. Pastor. Saturd-ty Mass 4:30 treated, but succumbed to the disease not complicated. And we have to figure out & 4) (ScptembcU p.m : Sunday Masses Ham. and II too long after. which bullet is to be used, where and j.m„ Confovion S&hirdiy 3:304:15 Tues.. Thurv fn;nQNLINE 12-2:30 pnr, Tue*k — My experience is not unique. Those of us when,” said Charles Pcrou of the p.m. Bible Study al It who have been around the block a few University of North Carolina, speaking ST. CYRIL’S Wednesday 6 pm - tfce> ’Hospitality, times know people who have survived with NPR. C ATHOLIC CHURCH served) (October ,y(er available. breast cancer and people who have died Unfortunately, it may be years before Nx^hviUe Rev Richard Alhne. Wednesday 6 pin - 7 authorized, from it Why the differences in results from treatment is changed due to the research Pavtor. A motion of St Rose (meal served) person to person? recently announced. Thai’s often the way Catholic Church. Hastings. Maw Wednesday 7 pm • P.O Zo Part of the reason is that breast cancer is with science: good work on the research Sunday al 9 30 im Thursday 9:30 am - >.C0m really several different diseases. 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OfrL.-.'Ho-/;L* tl! foil fix . >47-6032 eolunn, ts a u rvice of ,he Cl,lle of “I think in the end. to treat cancer, we’re /’un ty tr /•« .rr;bi r J/J, 2(1/2 going to be developing a lot of specific sil­ Stun.is al Wtuhmxton Slate University. BALLOONS t ver bullets, but we’ll need lo use them in f(231) 947-74331 Rraiidlraversebdll^ Ui X£ . raid Qdj'.e’-’’/'- elints Middleville cial council ock Doc GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Centura Losing a Loved One to AIRLINE CAREERS AIUI BGIN HERE , Balloon Ride Gift CertificateS’’ I I •-SS"1 MM W MM — Progress m breast cancer research �i< -•>' bu7fh$-hcr "»> Ir fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnys Banner turning I BflGK THE L PAGES J5 Pioneer school boy ran away and became Civil War soldier, final The following is part of a series that began the April 30, 1914, Hastings Banner regarding Hickory Comers native Alonzo D. Cadwallader, and his recollections as a boy soldier. He was assigned to Company K. 17th Michigan Infantry when he enlisted just shv of his 15th birthday. He reportedly said he was 18 and from Kalamawo. This picks up after Cadwallader and fellow underage sob dier Eli Busha of Spring Arbor are walking home after running away from their Union Army camp. This column • concludes the series. *««♦« Through Ohio their progress was more rapid and less dangerous. They did not shun the towns - boldness is a shield, it timidity invites detection. At onc place where they stopped for a meal they meet an officer in uniform who wore a captain’s epaulets. They were heartily wel­ comed as his guests, but were surprised and embarrassed. They were in for it, however, and had to make the best of it — they could not do otherwise. They had unwittingly entered the trap and their care was then not to spring it - the narrator was the spokesman. ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth." They had grown wise by their experiences. Busha was a Frenchman and talked French, with a little mixture of broken English, when he didn’t want to talk, but talked good English when he was in a talkative mood - so the Frenchman soon became a quiet listener. The most of their talk was about the war, in j a general way, and the events that led up to it. The narrator was anxious to lead the conver­ sation as far as possible from matters con­ cerning himself and comrade, for those mat­ ters were delicate subjects of discussion at that time in lhe presence of and with an offi­ cer. At his first opportunity, the narrator led off in the discussion of events that led up to lhe events then afflicting lheir country. The discussion rambled o’er a field of which the following is a condensed statement: As early as 1835, a secret organization, called "Knights of lhe Golden Circle,*’ was organized in South Carolina by leaders previ­ ously engaged in the nullification move­ ments. Its chief comcr-slone was slavery, and its object the disruption of the Union. The organization spread rapidly throughout the South, and strange to say, many of those Knights abode in northern states. Those sedi­ tious Knights dreamed dreams of conquest as well as the disruption of the union, and organ­ ized filibustering expeditions to the South. The circle they had prescribed as Golden nec­ essarily had lo have a center - that center was Havana in Cuba. The empire they sought to establish had a radius of 16 degrees of lati­ tude and longitude, reaching northward to Pennsylvania and southward as far as the Isthmus of Darien, and included wilhin its borders die West India Islands and those of the Caribbean Sea. a large part of Eastern Mexico and the whole of South America. The insidious workings of that secret order con­ tinually encroached upon Freedom’s soil, and made it evident to the candid thinker that this republic could not endure divided against itself - part free, part slave. The Compromise Act of 1850 was passed as a pacifier, but it did not pacify. The moral sense of the people of the north was shocked by the passage of the Fugitive Slave Law, w'hich compelled them to become slave catchers. In 1854, Stephan A. Douglas intro­ duced a bill in the Senate for the erection of two territories to be called Kansas and Nebraska. The bill provided that the inhabi­ tants of those territories should decide for themselves whether slavery should or should not exist within their respective borders. The proposed nullification of the Missouri Compromise raised a rancorous debate: in Congress, but the bill passed, and Robert Simbs of Georgia boasted that he wouM yet ••call the roll of his slaves on Bunker Hi II. TOus the breach widened - then came the eivd war in Kansas in 1856. when every ^Z’XhTcoSncouLotbetol. ° w' Xr^Ss Line was the KmghlsolthcG Id Wa|ker.s invasion of lowers across. of ,he doc. NiCari,nr •« ten^ Mimifesto" were but tnne of the Os dreanls of crystallizing and carry g Empire. Then came the Drcd Scott decision by the Supreme Court of the United States presided over by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, who delivered lhe opinion of the court, and, with the sanction of a majority of the court, when outside of the question of jurisdiction before the court, and delivered an extrajudicial opin­ ion and declared that the framers and sup­ porters of the Declaration of Independence did not include the Negro Race in the procla­ mation that “all men arc created equal," which opinion was pigeonholed until after the election of President James Buchanan for prudential reasons. Then came John Brown’s raid and seizure of the armory at Harper’s Ferry in 1859. His capture, trial and execution, kindled lhe flame that brought speedily to a head the cankering political sore. and. April 12, 1861, the first gun was fired on Fort Sumter, and the Civil War was on. Thus the conversation ran with lhe captain who seemed surprised to find his young guest so well posted. He pressed them to stay with him for a few days and rest, but no, they were paroled prisoners and were anxious to report at their earliest opportunity. He thought he might secure them a railroad pass to Columbus. No! They appreciated his kind­ ness. but they much enjoyed their tramp across country’. They parted cordially. How different was their host from the captain of Company K. At a railroad station they passed along to a freight engine and engaged in conversation with the engineer oiling up the joints of tyis old iron horse. They soon won his sympathy. He had a brother in the service, lheir uniforms were passports on his train. He said he was against the rules of the road to take anyone on his engine, but if they would pass around to the other side so they could not be observed from lhe station, they might climb into his cab just before he pulled the throttle - at the next station he would have time to find a more convenient place for them to ride. They needed no second invitation to aid that accommodating engineer to violate lhe rules of lhe road. It was close quarters for four people in that cab, but they kept out of the way of the engineer and fireman as much as possible. They enjoyed the trip immensely as the old engine went pounding down the road - it was hilarious - much better than hiking across country, especially o’er mountain ranges, or the long weary march over dusty roads on a hot day with a 60-pound knapsack strapped lo their back. When they arrived at the next station the engineer gave them a special - an empty palace car of freight variety. They found some empty boxes so they could sit by the partly open door and view the scenery when in motion. They were instructed to close the door when the train was at rest. Thus they were lhe honored guests of that patriotic engi­ neer in the end of his run - a hundred miles or more. When they arrived near Jackson, their paths diverged and they parted company - Busha’s home being al Spring Arbor and Cadwallader’s on a farm a mile south of Hickory Comers. As the narrator was nearing home he passed a couple of farmers in a lum­ ber wagon whom he knew*, but passed them without recognition. After he passed, he heard one of them say, “I’ll bet that is Lon Cad." He came up to the house across the field through the orchard and met his mother in the yard. She stood transfixed with surprise and astonishment when first she saw her son standing before her. It was the first news from him since his arrival-in Washington, and she knew, from the papers, that his regiment had been engaged in the great battles of South Mountain and Antietam and had lost heavily in those engagements. Paltry words cannot begin to describe the anguish that had wrung her heart during those anxious days and sleepless nights. When one slops lo consider that she was only one of tens of thousands of mothers, both North and South, who had had similar experiences, and then add to that the anxiety of wives and sweethearts and poor mourning sisters, and one can only begin to realize the horrors of a fratricidal war. The reaction that followed that great sur­ prise the reader is left to conjecture, since it was too sacred for vulgar eyes to scan angels only should view such scenes. That was more than 50 years ago, and that sainted mother has been dead more than 30 years yet all is as fresh in heart and memory as though The Hostngs Banner — Thursday, November 22. 2012 - Page 9 «* 'j M I'"" n csha'’d<^:n stove, ri*11 01 >nt.'i1,c n:>rrainr r? ,un’ UP a change ol h‘,ur '>1 joyful ""! his mother m'' (01un. ' "’""ng. He Wished to v-y ,eat surprise 1 lc had Plonn?,< itsfl"11 that no . hc 8">yback'-He thnrshoM , ? louse should cross tn ot tha[ Mtred house. a a hotwatcr bath fa, kHepl^l.j .uuck elOscr military friends who ’ stitch Of his r- -lm than a brother Anting w ?1’nicnl W:ts soused be«‘' hJ^dal HiX^rThe distncl wjn((,r k(>r> turners was attended during of M On the ltin called ^aPlDouglas of Aug _ । r.a soldier boy at hH mother’s hoj < aimed {DouglasJ hehadnole^"'1; ^^".smeehewas under 18 yean-of "d s.hc Protested. He had a duty 10 Lj, .’ he said, h was arranged that lheu boywould meet him the next day ■ “g DCIr^, "" hc w«hcd to take the tram '°r ° «> report. The appointment *ili1abeisg ' ^eP" and on reaching *«’>"•.'X Pondings were instituted m d,Mncl coun of United States f»f tnc Ustem District of Michigan, and the « boy was promptly discharged front all military authority and control and return«* home again with his mother and resumed ins school without much loss, of ti|TK. He was free now from Company K and its vaptain whom he hated above all other men on account of ill tn‘ntmcnt Il would naturally be supposed that with all of his experiences, a boy so young would not c,irc again to enter the military service, for it *<is no guesswork with him - he knew what war was, but not so. It was not long after his release before he began lo talk about re-cntcrmg the service and tried to win his mother’s consent, but >hc was obstinate and refused to listen to his pleadings. He argued that he was no better than other mother’s sons who were at the trout, and, besides, he felt under a moral obligations to serve out the three years, al least, for which he had enlisted. She over­ ruled every plea and threatened to whip him if he did not behave. He loved his mother as well as any boy could •• yes. he adored hcr, but nevertheless he felt an irresistible call to the front again. He had a boy chum and schoolmate by the name ol James M. Elliott. In after years Dr. Elliott, who al times exhibited symptoms of lhe war fever that naturally cemented the ties of friendship between them, and they began to plan and calculate together. Finally about the latter part of August 1863, they went to Kalamazoo and enlisted in lhe 14th Michigan Light Artillery, and they were soon perform­ ing the routine duties ofcamp life. Just how their mothers found out where they were, they did not know, but they found out and appeared on muster day and protested against mustering their sons into the United States military’ service on account of their age. The mustering officer grumbled and told the mothers they would have to go home and get the boys clothes, since he would not per­ mit them to retain lheir uniforms if not mus­ tered. The boy s had sold their citizens clothes. The mothers replied that they had brought suits, so there was no excuse for the muster­ ing officer and he ordered lhe boys to stand aside arid refused lo muster them. There they were - barred from the service on account of their age and the objection of their mothers. They fell humiliated when they donned citi­ zens’ attire and bade their comrades farewell. They were preparing to depart for the front. The mothers pleaded with their sons not to run away again and enlist. The boys promised they would not enlist again without their mothers' consent before they arrived at the age of 18 years. This ended the checkered career of a boy in war lime. Although Cadwallader lied about his age and then left his company without permission, history recorded his service, albeit under somewhat false pretenses. The official publication, Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, printed in 1900, reads: “Cadwallader. Alonzo D.. Kalamazoo. Enlisted in Company K, 17th Infantry, June 27, 1862 at Jackson for three years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 16, 1862. Present resident. Hastings’’ He went on to write at least one collection of poetry. Cadwallader died Oct. 27. 1933 in Hastings at the age of 87. He is buried in lhe East Hickory Comers Cemetery. State News Roundup Most local leaders say personal property tax is complex, but important A majority of Michigan’s local government leaders believe revenue from lhe personal prop­ erty tax is important to their budgets, according to a University of Michigan survey. The Michigan Personal Property Tax is assessed on businesses for property such as equip­ ment, furniture and computers, and raises revenue in nearly every local jurisdiction. The tax has been a target of lax reform in Michigan among those who argue that its com­ plexity makes it burdensome for both business­ es and local governments, and that it discour­ ages economic development by penalizing busi­ ness investments. Distrust of the star? may be a factor in tax reform. "More than two-thirds of local leaders tell u.s they don’t trust the state government to follow through on commitments it might make to replace lost personal property tax revenues," said Tom Ivacko. who oversees lhe poll by the U-M’s Ford School of Public Policy. The poll, part of the Michigan Public Policy Survey scries at the Ford School’s Center for Local, Slate and Urban Policy, reports that: • Among jurisdictions that report receiving the revenue, 51 percent say that the funds arc important for their budgets. Ill is increases to 83 percent of the slate’s largest jurisdictions. • Al the same time, many local leaders believe lhe tax has significant drawbacks. Despite those drawbacks. 46 percent of local leaders whose jurisdictions receive the revenue believe lhe funding is worth the difficulties lhe tax presents, compared to just 30 percent who feel the oppo­ site. • Nearly three-quarters, or 74 percent, of affected local leaders would support elimination of the tax if the state replaces the revenues in full. Support drops sharply to 44 percent of lead­ ers if the state were to replace most, but not all, of the revenue. The study, conducted April 9 to June 18, involved surveys sent via hand copy and the Internet lo top elected and appointed officials in all counties, cities, villages and townships in Michigan. A total of 1,329 jurisdictions returned valid surveys, resulting in a 72-percent response rate. For more information, visit http://closup.umich.edu'michigan Michigan moves toward state/federal partnership health exchange 51 sex offenders arrested in statewide sweep Gov. Rick Snyder filed a grant application lo lhe U.S.’ Department of Health and Human Service to collaborate with the federal govern­ ment on a state partnership exchange. The gov­ ernor said, however, that if additional federal deadlines are extended or the Michigan Legislature takes action authorizing a state­ based exchange, then Michigan may exercise its option for the proposed MI Health Marketplace. According to a press release from the gover­ nor’s office Nov. 16, Snyder had not yet filed a declaration letter formally choosing Michigan’s path. "Ensuring that Michigan residents have the best available quality health care and customer service has been a priority from Day I" he said. "I have felt strongly that a Michigan-run MI Health Marketplace could further accomplish this goal. That said, wc must be realistic about how feasible implementing this could be under the current federal time frames. At this point, we’re moving toward a slate partnership exchange. However, we will continue to work with our legislative partners and seek more details and clarity from lhe federal government to make a final deter­ mination on Michigan’s path for­ ward - whether that’s a state partnership exchange or state­ based exchange." November 19,2012 The Michigan State Police announced Nov. 16 the arrest of 51 non-compliant sex offenders during Operation Verify, an initiative aimed at increasing compliance with Michigan’s sex offender registration law. This was lhe stale’s ninth annual coordinated sweep. More lhan 90 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies participated in lhe statewide sweep, which ran from Oct. 16 to 30. During the sweep period, officers conducted compliance checks at the registered residences of 1.742 offenders, resulting in 51 arrests and 116 warrant requests for violations of the Michigan Sex Offenders Registration Act The Michigan Sex Offenders Registration /\ct requires registered sex offenders to regular­ ly report to lheir local law enforcement agency, sheriff’s office or nearest state police post to verify their address. A tier classification is assigned to each registered sex offender based on lhe requirements in lhe Act. In addition to Operation Verify, the MSP par­ ticipates in several local and regional sweeps each year. The department also maintains a list of the most wanted sex offenders al www.michigan.gov/absconders. As of Oct. 1, there were 40,155 offenders on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, of whom 37,261 were in compliance with registry requirements. PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. • NOTICE • ASH VILLAGE OF . - • MIDDLEVILLE ^CHlGk* PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Village Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Vear 2013 Village Budget at 7:00 PM on November 27,2012 in lhe Council Chambers of .the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The proposed budget will be available for public inspec­ tion at the Village Office, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI beginning November 21, 2012. The proposed budget can also be viewed on the Village flfmiddlevilltLDrg Questions or comments may be direct ed to the Village Manager/Finance Director al 269-795­ 3385. Dated: November 13, 2012 Elaine W. Denton Village Clerk Thursday, Nov. 15. was a key funding dead­ line. There arc also multiple operational dead­ lines. The next major milestone is Dec. 14, when states must declare if they wish to operate their own exchanges. Under current federal rules, all exchanges must be operational by Oct 1,2013. — To whom it may concern: The Special Assessment public hearing for the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project scheduled for November 27,2012 at the Delton High School has been rescheduled to a later date to be determined. Please check out our website at prairievilletwp-mi.org for more information and updates on this issue. If you have any questions, please feel free lo contact us here at the township office. Sincerely, Ted DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township CitW 0V VILLAGE OF .^^5 MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Village Council will hold a public hearing to receive pubic comment on the proposed ordinance amendment to allow the keeping of chickens within the Village limits al 7.00 PM on November 27, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street. Middleville, MI 49333. Questions or comments may be directed lo the Village ManageriFinance Director al 269-795-3385. Elaine W. Denton Village Clerk , �p<9e 10-Thurad«v.Nove>nt»r?2.20l«--Tl» Hastings Banner _ Record meat exports benefit Michigan’s corn industry While not all (he numbers arc in. it appears that beef and potk export* t'tvm lhe United State* will havc another good >ear. In terms of volume, pork exports are on pace with record' that were set in 2011. and beet exports are down from last year, according to a press release from the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan In terms ot value, through the thin! quarter of 2012, both potk and beef exports remain ahead of last jear s record-setting pace. Due to the livestock sector continuing to be the No. 1 consumer of com and com co-prod­ ucts, the Com Marketing Program of Michigan partners with the U.S. Meal Export Federation to help increase worldwide demand for U.S. beef. pork, seal and lamb Jim Zook. CMPM executive director. recently relumed from the VSMEF Board of producers, the Rrnu „ . lhc export markets for iKCfund,^^ *’”, Directors meetings in IndianapotteIn 2011. appnxximately 77 million bush of Michigan com and 513.000 metric tons o dried distillers grains - a co pnxluc ethanol production - were ted to livestockI state In addition, much o! Michigan s com a DDGs were fed to livestock in other states. Since livestock is vital to Michigan’s corn farmers, and consumption of meat tn the United States has decreased in recent yeans, the CMPM board feels it is important to support lhe livestock industry by creating and main­ taining export markets for U.S. meat. ••1 ast year, the U.S. exported more than S5.4 billion worth of beef pnxlucts and more than $6.1 billion worth of pork pnxlucts. both ot which were records.” Zook said. “For com nines for increase <1 ,, ,|es «>llK5<: Pnxluc‘ ers. [Since] ,|,c pulation has nowloflped 7 billion .J' ■ y S. funnels must be ready to feed that ‘ '^i0„ population - and exporting cont <1 n,c.u is a g™' to do it. *’ Just its a nourishinc Itveslock industry is crucial to com farmers the international meat trade is essential to n c livestock pnxluccrs. Annually. 27 pereenlof ^mestic |Xirk prxxluction is exported. while ncarly 13 P*™1 of total beef pnxjuctioni(.cXportcd Last year, for thc - {inie in history, both beef and pork expons broke the $5 billion mark for expon va|llc ‘ Visit www.nucom oq, formorc information. LEGAL NOTICES - Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boen made In the conditions o’ a mortgage made by Diana Marie Peters, a single woman, original mcrtgagor(s). to Mortgaoe Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 10. 2003. and recorded on Janua'y 22. 2003 In instrument 1096042, and assigned by sa d Mortgagee lo Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on whch mortgage there is cla med to bo due at the dale hereof tho sum of F.fty-Srx Thousand T\yo Hundred Thirty-One and 43/100 Dollars ($56,231.43). Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, a! the place of hold ng the circuit court wrthm Barry County, at I.00 PM. on December 20, 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol 69. Lyndon Johncock Plat #1, accord ng to tho recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Libor 3 of Plats on Page 93 ' The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.324la. in whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. II the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tno mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption period. Dated: November 22. 2012 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 533-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmmgton Hills, M chigan 48334-2525 File M02486F03 (11-22)(12-13) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in lhe conditions of a certain Mortgage made on Juno I1. 2004, by Jeffrey L. Noteboom and Diane M. Noteboom, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by tnem to MainStroct Savings Bank. FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on Juno 17.2004, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, tn Instrument Number 1129483, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 29, 2012, recorded on March 8, 2012. m Instrument Number 201203080002412, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is cla med to be due and unpa’d. as of tho date of this Not.ce, the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four and 56/100 Dollars ($101,554.56); and no suit of proceeding at lav/ or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1.00 o’clock in lhe afternoon. at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the p’aces for hold.ng tno Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest b’dder or bidders at public auc­ tion or venue for purposes of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with ail allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, tne lands and premises in sa>d Mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS' Lot 17 and the West half of Lot 18 of East-Mar-Hoighls, according lo tho recorded plat thereof, a*; recorded In Liber 5 of Plate on Pagn 22. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan Commonly known as' 1630 Boulder Drive. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number 08-06-225-017-00 The period with­ in which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from lhe date ol sale, un’ess determ.ocd abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A Sec. 600.3241 a. m which case lhe redempt'cn period shall be 30 days from tno lime ol such sale Da’c-d November 1, 2012 FOSTER. SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamm J. Pr.ce of Hastings, Michigan Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371­ 6253 (11 -08)(11 -29) ■ - Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In thal ovenL your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond lions of a mortgage made by Bonnie Clark a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Great Lakes Mortgage Company, LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2003. and recorded on August 15, 2003 in instrument 1111025, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, and assigned to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as further evidenced in a Affidavit Of Lost Ass;gnment dated September 18, 2012 recorded on September 26. 2012 in instrument 2012-004994, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo al the date hereof tho sum of Seventy Thousand Throe Hundred Fifteen and 10/100 Dollars ($70,315.10). Under the power of sale contained in sa*d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ot hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on December 20, 2012. Sa'd premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are .described as: Lot 44 of Thc Andrews Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to tho recorded plat thereof Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo tho mortgage holder lor damaging tho properly during tho redemption period. Dated: November 22. 2012 For more information, please call FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File #402153F01 (11-22)(12-13) 775W1S IF YOU ARE NOV/ ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1502. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William G Mosher, Samantha L Mosher, husband and wife, to Fifth Third mortgage - Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2005 and recorded September 19. 2005 in Instrument Number 1153026. Barry County Records, Michigan. Sa;d mortgage Is now hold by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the dale hereof thc sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 90/100 Dollars ($104,842 90) including interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, nt public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan al 1:00 p.m. on 11/29/2012. Said premises are located In tho Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Michigan: Lots 3 and 4 of Block 11 of Samuel Roush's Add'tion to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded p'at thereof, being a part of lhe North 1/2 ol Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unloss determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in wmeh case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS' The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In thal event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to tho return of lhe bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. II the property is sold at foreclosure Gale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, lhe borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys Iho property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during tne redemption penod. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you rnay have certain rights. Dated: November 1, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C ’ Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 Filo No. 2C0.94G2 (11-01)111-22) ns new ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING November 13, 2012 Meeting called to order at 7:00- All board mem­ bers present. Approved minutes from the October 2, 2012 meeting with correctons. Treasurer's report read and put on file. Firn report read and put on fifeApproved hiring of probationary tirefightor. Commissioner’s report read. Library report read. Parks and Recreation report read. Public Comment received. Approved motion to retain Republic Services. Approved motion to pay lhe bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy-Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook-Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in tho MJitary, pleaso contact our office al the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: James Shoobridge and Janice L. Shoebridgo, a Married Couple to CitiFmancial. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2006 and recorded August 4, 2006 in Instrument # 1168134 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($99,315 14) including interest 6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sa;d mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given vat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pu'.c vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at tiOORAon December 13. 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots numbers 379, and the East one-quarter of Lot 380, of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as 414 W Mill St.. Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption penod shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon tho expiation of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) appl es. If tho proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated. 11/15/2012 CitiFinancial, Inc Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-70642 (1M5)(12-06) NQHCEJDEEQBECLOSURE_SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS. This sale may be rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to tho return of tho bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MQBIQAGE-SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Jason E. Gloason and Frances J. uieason to Omni Family Credit Union n/k/a Omni ?°Tunity Credit Union dated December 12. 2002, and recorded on December 18. 2002 at Document No. 1093911 Barry County Records. No proccGd,n9s have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be duo on tho debt is $76,734 93 Tho Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho property at public auchOn to tho highest bidder, for cash, on December 13 2012 at 1:00 p.m., local ,ho Eas’ entrance. Barry County Courthouse, Hastings Michigan. The property will Mnrtn°nd ‘° Pay amount then duo on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5.75% per annum. legal a™mey (ccs. and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expens­ es duo under mortaaae or permitted under Michigan law. The property lo be sold is described “ SW corner ol ih° 01 T1N R7W thence N 400 feet; thence E 300 feet. TZ s 400 feet; thence W 300 feet to the Jn?n Which has the address of: 7543^ Ml 49021. Dunng thQ six momh? 'rZrLdiately following the sale tno propertyL unless deter- OMNI Commoner,12012 n By. Stephen L n Crt'a‘’ BUSINESS ADD&nd (P3? aK;^'4p.c. 269/382 3703 Delton Rotary, St. Ambrose deliver Thanksgiving baskets Members of Delton Rotary Club and St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton have been partnering for 14 years to distribute baskets of groceries to area families for Thanksgiving. This year, 25 families received a whole turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cran­ berry relish, corn, green beans, a pumpkin pie and more for their holiday meals. Rotary members make individual donations toward the food. St. Ambrose parishioners contributed all the canned goods this year. Pictured are (from left) Shirley Kishpaugh, Mike Martin, Steve Norris, Mary Ann Rebert, Barry Bower, Dee DeFields, Dan Hills. Cora Hills. Eric Pessell. Jeff Jennette. Cheryl Bower, Jennie Osgood, Jim Alden and Junior Homister. LEGAL BOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY COMPANY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN A special meeting of the owners, part­ ners, members, and stockholders of Riverside Cemetery Company of Hastings, Michigan will bo held on the 7th day of December, 2012 at Three o’clock in the afternoon at 231 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of authorizing the transfer of Riverside Cemetery to the City of Hastings. October 29, 2012 RIVERSIDE CEMETERY COMPANY OF HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 1003 West State Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 77372165 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pieter L. Boer aka Pieter Boer, a marned man and Michelle M. Boer aka Michelle Boer, his wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Birmingham Bancorp Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated JuneJS, 2007, and recorded on July 17, 2007 in instrument 1183038, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($152,357.68). Under tno power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at tho place of hold-ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 13. 2012 Said promises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at tho Northwest corner ol Section 25, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, and running thence South 00 degrees 21 minutes 32 seconds West. 1063.95 fool; thenco South 87 degrees 35 m.nutes 50 seconds East 690 44 foot for tho place of beginning of land herein after desenbed; thenco continuing South 87 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds East. 309 56 feet; fhonco South 34 degrees 59 minutes 27 seconds West 324 3° feet; thenco on a nonlangent curve to the nqht with a radius of 531.16 feet; a central angle of 18 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds, chord bearing a distance ol North 55 degrees 04 m.nutes 11 sec­ onds Wosf. 59.97 foe! a distance of 60 feet thenco continuing on a curve to lhe right with a radius of 185.65 feet, a central angle of 46 degrees 37 min­ utes 28 seconds, chord bearing and distance North 28 decrees 31 minutes 28 seconds. West 146.94 feet a distance ol 151.07 feet, thonca North 05 deqrocs 12 minutes 34 seconds West. 70.01 feet; thence on a curve to the right with a rad’us of 159.28 feet; a central angle of 16 degrees 28.min­ utes 14 seconds chord bearing and disjax» North 03 decrees 01 minutes 33 seconds East 45 65 feet, a distance of 45.79 feet to me place of beginning The redemption period shall ba 6 months from the data of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 500 3241a. in which wsa the redemption period shall be 30 days f’O n the date of such sale , , . If the property »s sokl at foreclosure safe under Chapter 32 of Ilia Revised Jud.cature Ad of I9ut pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower w>H be nold responsible to lhe person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo tno mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. November 15. 2012 For more information, pleaso cal! FC S (248) 593-130-1 Trott & Iron, P.C Attorneys For Servieor 31440 Northwestern Highway. Su te 200 Frtrminqlcu Hills, Michigan -IB334-2525 Ft.'e F364848F02 (11 -15)(12-06) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 12-26242 NC In the Matter of JORDAN WAYNE MAUCHMARBOURDO. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whoso address(es) are unknown and whose inter­ est in lhe matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on DECEMBER 5. 2012 at 2.00 P.M. at 206 W. COURT ST.. 3RD FLOOR HASTINGS, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the fol­ lowing purpose: • A HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF JORDAN WAYNE MAUCHMAR-BOURDO TO JORDAN WAYNE BOURDO. THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT. Date- 11/09/2012 JORDAN MAUCHMAR-BOURDO 7266 LINDSEY RD. PLAINWELL. Ml 49080 (269) 664-6634 terwn FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any informat on obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, pleaso contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by: Robert Frlsbio and Terry Frisbio, Husband and Wife to HousoHold Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2007 and recorded August 22, 2007 in Instrument u 20070822-0001177 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Ninoty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred SixtyOno Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($296,861 77) Including interest 10.189% por annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at t :00PM on December 20, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as - That part of the South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter, Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at tho center of sa»d sec­ tion; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 sec­ onds West 400 0 feot along the South Imo of said Northwest one-quarter, thenco North 00 degrees 00 minutes 01 seconds East 1310.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutos 30 seconds East 400 0 foot along tho North Ime of said South onohalf. Northwest one-quarter ; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutos 00 seconds West 1308.64 foot along the East Imo of said Northwest cno-quarter to tho Place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Yeckly Road Commonly known as 2520 Yecklcy Road. Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c). whichever is later, or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chanter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 19G1 imrfn, MCL 600.3278, the borrower w-l! ba held responsi bta to tho person who buys tho propony at the rnort gage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder fn» damaging the property during the redemption oon od. Dated 11/22/2012 Household Rnarwe Corporation III Mortgagee Attorney.;' Potest vn a Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite inn Rochester Hills. Ml 46307 (248) 844-5123 oUr r°i? No- 12 71233 (11-22)(12-13) _ Fl'° �Tl>*? Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 22, 2012 — Page 11 Notice of mom*Collector STATE OF MICHIGAN PRORATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS ‘rest Estate # Rebberui Rae Reed Date ol brth;J,jne «4 1947. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE to CREDITORS Thu decedent, ebecca R;i? Rct-d died September 18. 2012 Creditors ot me decedent are notficd that all ft'ms against the decedent, trust and trustee wi'l , fcrcvnr h.vrod unteit? presented lo Iho Trustee o. the Living Trust of Rcbbecca Rd? Reed dated November 30. 1999, .is amended Within 4 months n ter the djto of publ catton of this noi.ee □ate November 1.2012 Vandervoort. Chest & Fisher, P C. David p. l p3,U(.G 70 w W chigan Ave.. Suite 450 Bailie Creek Ml 49017 259-965-7000 • Trustee: Lory Ann Brermacher 5220 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 wwj SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C.. IS fZS^PT,NG TO COt L FCT A DEBT ANY INFOR,1‘°N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT !?/!2!?39‘7400 ,r Y0U ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY OUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions cl a mortgage made by ERIC W BEADLE and JODI S BEADLE. HUSB^ND AND WIFE, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2002, and recorded on October 8, 2002, in Document No. 1035998, and assigned by sad mortgagee to U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIas assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Forty-Nino Cents (S124,424.49). metednq interest at 6 250. per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado nnd provided, notice is hereby given that safd* *mortgage *** will bo foreclosed by' a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue. At lhe East doors ol tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 0100 PM o’clock, on November 29, 2012 Said prem.sos are located m Barry County. Michigan and are described as COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 28 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE WEST 107.00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BANFIELD ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 1414.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF BANFIELD ROAD. 500.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 383.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 28 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 500.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 383.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemp­ tion penod shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance w.th 1948CL 600 3241a. in wh>ch case the redemp­ tion penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale If the above referenced property ivMtd at a foreclosure sale under Chapter GOO of the Michigan Comp.led Laws, under MCL 600.3278. the borrow­ er wiil be he'd responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure solo or to tho mortgage holder ‘or damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee'Ass-gnee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Fa/rmngton Hills. Ml 48335 USB 002825 FHA (11-0l)(11-22) r.-srzas Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of lhe bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Iho conditions of a mortgage mado by Donald J. Daldos and Jan ce M. Daldos. husband and wife as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated November 10. 2004, and recorded on November 23. 2034 m instrument 1137660. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America. NA., successor by merger fo BAC Home Leans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof tne sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Four and 35/100 Dollars ($137,564,35). Under the power of sate contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such easy made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part at them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on December 20. 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B Tnat part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner ol said Section; thence Soutn 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds V/er’ 659 50 teet along tho East - no of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Jhenco South 00 dr-g/ecs 00 minutes 00 secondj West 76 feet fnr-nco South 89 degrees 41 minutes ^eionS’’West 1306.24 feel, thenco North 00 decrees 18 minutes 32 seconds East 329.92. feet atano lhe Wes! line of the Northeast 1/4 of said Sea J t/4; thonce North 89 degrees 41 minutes Senrnn^'- East 1304.76 feet lo the place of begin^ng^ub^t io M'ii^ "ab'- ,or Cna’"°" PaThe mae-npt«n period shall be 6 monllis horn sale, unless P^.h^bo 30 days d°nChd wn ch case the rcci rn^i v from the date of , , cluSure sate under tne Judicature Aci of 196h Cnap.er q 3278 tt»e borrower w»lf be he.d pursuant to MCL600 J fbo pfopcffy at te:.pon-/b.e to .he P-.' |he hoUT'to’da'naa-ng the properly during me redemption period Dated November 2.- • Tor more information pc^o ca' FC X (248) 593-1302 Tro!! a Trc’t. PC Attorneys For Smv;car ?Q() 3J440 Nnrl^'^^,, 4^34 «25 Fannmgton Hi1"* rj> Fite tf413B65F01 (11-22)(12-i3) - Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Nov. 12, 2012 5 Board members present. 4 guests Regular meeting opened at 7 p.m Approved; Agenda Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Appointed D. Jackson to Library Board Weed Treatment programs for Wail Lake & Guernsey Lake Oromanco A'80 Sign Ord.nanco Signing of Quit Claim deeds for paid oft Cloverdale Park Property Expenses for MTA Conferences & Workshops Adjourned at 7:36 p m. Submitted by Deborah Jacksen. Clerk Attested to by Patncia Albert, Supervisor 775 W) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. II you are in tho Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in Iho conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Kevin P. Purge!, a mamed man and Naeole Purgiel, his wife lo Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan). Mortgagee, dated March 17. 2008 and recorded April 7, 2008 in Instrument ft 20080407-0003797 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof lhe sum of Eighteen Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and FortySix Cents ($18,085.46) including interest 13.12% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is horeby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at pubhc vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 20. 2012. Sa d premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 1 and tho West 52 foot of Lot Number 2 of the Abcn Johnson's Addition Number 1 of the City of Hastings. Commonly known as 407 E Lincoln St. Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months from tho date of such sale, unloss determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption penod sha'I bo 30 days from the date of such sate, or upon the expi­ ration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) appl es. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mort­ gage holder for damaging thc property during the redemption period Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation f/k/a Dated. 11/22/2012 Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills,’ Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 12-71211 (11-22)(12-13) wrtwe Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Sequoyah Stuk a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for AmeriLrst Financial Corporation its suc­ cessors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 19. 2011, and recorded on May 27. 2011 in instrument 201105270005466. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at lhe date hereof the sum of E»ghty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred'Thirty-Seven and 46/100 Dollars (S87.737.46). Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on November 29, 2012. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry. County, Michigan, and aro described as: A Parcel Of Land In Tho North 1/2 Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 12. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, Which Commences At Tho Southeast Corner Thereof; Thenco North 26 2/3 Rods For a Place Of Beginning. Thence North 220 Feet; Thence West 198 Feet; Thence South 220 Feet; Thonco East 198 Feet To The Piaco Of Beginning. Hastings Township. Barry County Michigan Also: A Parcel Of Land in The North 1/2 Of Tho Northeast 1/4 Described As Beginning Al A Point On The East Lino Of Section 12. 24 Rods North Of The North 1/8 Line. Thenco North 2 2/3 Rods On Sa.d East Line Of Section 12; Thence West 12 Rods; Thence South 2 2/3 Rods; Thence East 12 Rods Tg Place Ol Beginning. Hastings Townsh’p Barry County. M'chtgan. K' The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned .n accordance with MCLA 600 3241a m which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 davfrom the dale of such sate. 1** I! the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Act of 19G1 pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be hold responsible to tno person who buyj the property at thc mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated. November 1. 2012 For more information, ptease callFC S (248) 593-1304 Iron & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo /M13723F01 (11-01)(11-22) THP6OSNeUMB6R pun. RE ACIiVE ATTN PUBcH*?Si»lnS n>orl'1'av b0 reoclndcd bylbe « any, that ovnnt you/ fol th. bld od solely to the <c' ,c. plus Inio^ “K Umderedot®0 oefault has h? MORTGAGE sale » modo in tho condihons ol woman. L"nn Thunder Alomar'- a -Bnnk f) 5 nai qaoorls). <0 C^'^rocordod pj^Wlo. dated May 5. 2005. o j ^'S-2005 in mstrumenl I j^apo th«o„tS Mchrgan. on f duo at the dale he«o Twenty-Four sum '» be Hundmo p" 19) E'9hty-Eight and 19/100 DoB®? sale contained in Under tho P°rtCr ° in <uch case d mort’ gage and tho s^’^JLen that^d2,n°rtan<1 vidod. notice is horf?* 90< the mortg^d W'” . bo foreclosed by a 0 b!;c vendu! d.P!Crn,S0Sor some part of the*w;th.n n L he p,ace of holding tho c rcUIL 20 2012 * bounty, at 1:00 PM, on Decembej ^’ua|o . Said promises arc a Township of Assyria Barry County. W 9 • are desenbed as- A parcel in mo Nodhea5'°no quarter ol SecIran 34 Town 1 NorthW«' described asCommencing al lhe SoumAO J «,ne, ol the Wcs, one hall of the East one I«« ol Nonhcast onfl quarter ol sard Section 34. ’nonce East 440 feet 5 inches lorptaoe of begj-^;^ North 495 feet 5 inches: thonco Efl*1 ?. (h ’ L'nche5; lhB"ce South 495 foot 5 inches, menco West to place of ^Tho rwiomption pen^ shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale- ^,C5S determined aban­ doned in accordance w™ MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the rodemp^0 Por,od shall be 30 days from the date of such sarfIf tho property is sold at otoclosuro sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1951. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 Iho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging lhe property during the redemption period. Dated: November 22.2012 For more information, pteaso call FC J (240) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H-ghway. Su.te 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Filo /M10702F01 (11-22)( 12-13) rsw: Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF VQU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. m-.................... ATTN PURCHASERS. This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shafi be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph A Lively, a married man and Laura Lively, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for Centennial Mortgage and Funding, Inc. its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 14, 2007. and recorded on December 20, 2007 in instrument 20071220-0005400, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on June 27, 2012 in instrument 2012-001648. and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al tho date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Ninoty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five and 36/100 Dollars (Si 94,465.36). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the Circuit court within Barry County at 1:00 PM. on November 29, 2012. Said premises aro situated in Township of Barry Barry County. M.chigan, and are desenbod as’Parcel 1: A parcel of land in tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Rango g West, described as: beginning at a pomt on lhe East and West 1/4 Line of said Section 18. which fies 1955 feet due West of tho East 1/4 post of said Section 18, Thonce South 225 feet; thenco West 175 feet; thence North 225 feet; thenco East 175 feet to the place of beg.nning. Parcel 2: u » Commencing at a pomt on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 18, Town 1 North. Ranqo 9 West which lies 1825 feet West of the East 1/4 post of said Section 18; thence South at right angels to said East and West 1/4 Imo 225 feet: thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 130 feetthenco North 225 foot to said East and Wost 1/4* thonco East 130 foot to tho place of beginning ’ The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. II the properly is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder tor damaging the properTy duringI tho redemption period. Dated; November 1, 2012 For moro information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suita 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo A379217F02 (l1-01)(11-22) rnTjwt Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo [HIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT•NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In thal event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to thc return of the bld amount ten­ dered nt sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by David T. Gross and April I. Gross, as husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage. LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2001, and record­ ed on January 9, 2002 in instrument 1072786. and ns'ugned by said Mortgagee to Chemical Bank f/k/a Chemical Bank and Trust Company as assignee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Nino Hundred Eighty-Five and 73/100 Dollars ($69,905.73). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of hold.ng lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on December 13. 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of tho Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, thence West 206.25 feet thoncc North 206.25 feet, thence East 206 25 feet, thence South 206 25 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case thc redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to lhe person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated: November 15. 2012 For more Information, ptease call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Fannington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo 4404590F04 (11-15)(12-06) mrw IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1502. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Howe and Holly Howe, husband and wife, to Mortgage .Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nonynes for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns.. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2008 and record­ ed January 8, 2009 in Instrument Number 20090108-0000184. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank. NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 11/100 Dollars (S129.355.11) includ­ ing interest at 6.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and prov.dod, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol Iho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan tn Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 12/13/2012. Said promises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Legal description: Township of Rutland, County ot Barry. Michigan Beginning at a point on the East Section 11. Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, distant South 00 degrees 18 minutos 52 seconds West 1906.22 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 11; thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 478.22 feet along said East lino to the center­ line of West State Road; thence North 74 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds West 104.71 feet along said centerl.ne; thence continuing Northwesterly 330 11 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right, tho radius of which is 764.48 feet and the chord of which bears North 62 feet 31 minutes 51 seconds West 327.55 feet; thence continuing along said centerline North 50 degrees 09 minutes 37 seconds West 184.50 feet to tho East line of Hillcrest Road as shown on the Plat of Buenavista Heights as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 108 thence North 39 degrees 44 minutes 16 seconds East 104.16 feet (recorded as 71.13 feet) along sard East I no of Hillcrest Road; thenco South 68 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds East 75.00 feet, thenco North 22 degrees 14 minutos 09 seconds East 3 93 feet; thence South 64 degrees 35 min­ utos 56 seconds East 44.67 feet: 52 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds East 46.64 feet, thence North 35 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East 24 09 feet; thence South 58 degrees 26 minutes 57 seconds East 7-71 feel; thenco North 32 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East 120.08 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 235.77 feet to tho point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over tho Southwesterly 33 feet thereof for West State Road. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unloss determ ned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can resend tho sale- In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of Iho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest , It tho property Is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ ’ suant to MCL 600.3278. tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage Dokter lor damage to the property during tho redemption period. If you nro a tenant in the property, ptease contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated. November 15. 2012 Orlans Associates. PC. Attorneys lor Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Fite No 326 9994 (11-15)( 12-06) Notice 01 Mortgage Foreclosure Solo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN V/ILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio sole may be rescinded by Ihn foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed colely to the return of Iho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho cond tions ot a mortgage mado by Rob;n Clemens and Timothy J. Clemens, husband and w<te, original mortgagor(s), to Beneficial Mch-gan Inc. Mortgagee, dated January 7. 2005. and recorded on January 10. 2005 m instrument 1139992. in Barry count/ records. Michigan on wh ch mortgage them is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Three and H5/100 DoHaro ($114,203 85). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and cro­ wded. notice is hereby given that sa>d mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at tho ptece of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 13. 2012 Sad promises are situated >n C'ty of Hastings. Barry County, Mtch gan, and arc desenbed as. Let 9 and Lot 10. Block 12 of Daniel Sinker's Add.t on except the West 1/2 of Lot 9. accord ng to lhe recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats of Page 11. Subject to easements, bu'ld.ng and use restric­ tions of record. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determ ned aban­ doned m accordance witn MCLA 600 3241a. in which case tne redempbon penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ot the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 thc borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale cr to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: November 15. 2012 For more informaton. please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File 041394OFO1 (11-15)(12-06) Notlce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James W. Warner Jr. a/k/a Jim Warner a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 12. 2008, and recorded on March 20, 2008 in instrument 20080320-003150. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America. N.A., successor by merger to BAC Homo Loans Servicing. L P fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, M,chigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred SixtyTwo and 58/100 Dollars ($99,262.58). Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and tne statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court with.n Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 13. 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning At A Point On The East­ West Line Of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; Distant North 89 Degrees 59 M.nutes East 907.74 Feet From The West 1/4 Post Of Said Section 18: Thenco Continuing North 89 Degrees 59 Minutos East Along Said 1/4 Line 239 22 Feet; Thence South 00 Degree 47 M.nutes 10 Seconds East 160.00 Feet To The East Line Of Tho West Fractional 1/2 Of The Southwest 14 Of Said Section 18: Thence South 89 Degrees 59 Minutes West 140.00 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 47 Minutes 10 Seconds East 30.00 Feet: Thenco South 89 Degrees 59 Minutes West 125 00 Feet. Thence North 00 Degrees 47 Minutes 10 Seconds West 89.68 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes East 25.78 Feet; Thence North 00 Degrees 47 M.nutes 10 Seconds West 100.32 Feet To The Piaco Of Beginning. Subject To Easement For Public Highway Purposes Over Tho Northerly 33 Feet Thereof For Saddler Road And The Easterly 33 Feet Thereof For Dennison Road Beginning At A Po nt On East-West 1/4 Line. Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West Distant North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 00 Seconds East 660.00’ From The West 1/4 Post Said Section 18. Thence Continuing North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 00 Seconds East Along Sa d 1/4 Uno 486.96. Thence South 00 Degrees 47 M.nutes 10 Seconds East 238 45’. Thence North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 47 Seconds West 165.00. Thence North 00 Degrees 47 M.nutes 10 Seconds West 16 03, Thence North 69 Degrees 59 Minutes 47 Seconds West 323.41, Thenco North 00 Degrees 24 Minutes 40 Seconds West 222 24 To Point Of Beginning The redempbon per.od shall be 6 months horn tne date ol such sate, unless detonn.ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. if lhe property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tne Rev so J Judicature Ac! of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower Wi’.i bo held responsible to the person who buys tho pioperty at lhe mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property curing the redemption period Dated November 15. 2012 For moro mfonnation. ptease ca’I FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H.ghway. Su to 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Filo /Mt 45151-01 (11-151(12-06) mrna �Page 12 - Thursday. Ncvembor 22. 2D12 - The Hastings Banner Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for November, joined by assis­ tant principal Teresa Heide, are (from left) Chyanne Rea. Claire Anderson. Cassidy Morgan and Dakota Lumbert. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for November are Josh Brown and Emma Vann, pictured with teacher Jill Smith. Hastings Exchange Club announces November Young Citizens St. Rose sixth grader Arthur Kensington, named his school’s Young Citizen for the month of November, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Named Young Citizens for November at Star Elementary School are Ireland Barber (left) and Erin Dalman, joined here by teacher Tammy Nemetz. Hannah Johnson and Jon Arnold are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for November. They are joined by teacher Alisa Willard. urayven nan. pictured nere with teacher Dan Benningfield is the Yn..n„ nr November at Southeastern Elementary School. ’ e Youn9 Citizen for �Woman charged with animal , cruelty is sheriff’s special advisor by David DeDecker Staff Writer Marcia Tepper of Middleville, the center of an alleged animal cruelty case, was released over the weekend on a $ IOC) bond, according to Barry County District Court records L ppci had a warrant out for her arrest and tunied herself in to authorities. She has 10 to arrange an appearance for arraign­ ment on a charge of animal cruelty. Her alleged involvement in the animal cniclty charges came to light in April of this year when hcr home was sold following a foreclo­ sure. When the new owner arrived to take possession of the hou.se in mid-Octobcr. he found the floors covered in dog feces, and dead animals on the premises. The new owner said he w ill have to demolish thc 10-year-old house because thc damage to lhe interior is so extensive. , Tepper is a special deputy advisor to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf and for the City of Hastings. A November 2010 oath of office signed by both Tepper and Leaf stipulate her commission is valid only when the above­ named officer is temporarily engaged in thc performance of duties as a member of [ Barry County | Animal Control and under the direc­ lion of the sheriff or his duly authorized rep­ resentative.” A second oath of office taken by Tepper stated she will “faithfully discharge thc duties of thc Office of Animal Control Shelter Board.” ’ Sheriff Leaf said in a telephone interview Tuesday that Tepper came highly recom­ mended for hcr work with animals in Ionia County and for reducing the euthanizing rale in that county. “We don’t know if she was euthanizing dogs at her house,” said Leaf. “We are still investigating, and the dead animals have been sent to a lab at MSU.” Also Tuesday, during its committee of lhe whole meeting, the Barry' County Board ol Commissioners, al lhe request of the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board, approved a motion lo recommend and request that the Michigan Slate Police take over inves­ tigation of lhe Tepper ca.se. Thc motion was passed by a 6-2 vote, with commissioners Dan Parker and Howard Gibson dissenting. Shelter .Advisory' board chair Kathy Wiggins said hcr board was making the rec­ ommendation due to the conflict of interest created by Leaf’s appointment of Tepper. Commissioner Robert Houtman, who also holds a seat on the advisory board, said that besides the conflict of interest mentioned by Wiggins, the county board members also needed to be concerned whether animals from thc Barry County shelter were among those thal were abused or neglected and whether controlled substances from the Barry' County facility were used to euthanize the animals. Gibson, said he was voting against thc motion because he trusts the sheriff’s depart­ ment. Parker said he didn’t want to give the impression thal the commissioners did not trust the sheriff’s department. Retired sheriff’s deputy and current com­ missioner Don Nevins said that it was not a matter of trust. “I got nothing against the sheriff’s depart­ ment. They got good investigators down there.” he said. “(But.) by the sheriff making that appointment, he could be involved in that investigation, too, or interviewed. I think it would be a good idea that the Michigan State ?@1D@0 @0fi0 Soldier returns home to learn he was robbed Hastings Police spoke with a resident in the 600 block of East Bond Street and Nov. 13 were told that when he relumed from Afghanistan, he noticed two rifles missing from his house. The rifles, a Smith and Wesson M&P 15. along with 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and a Century Arms sporter .308. were valued at $2,300. The weapons likely were taken between September and November. There was no sign of forced entry. Resident in the wrong place, wrong time Hastings Police went to a home in the 200 block of South Hanover Street Nov. 16 on a tip that a 31-year-old Hastings man wanted on a warrant was currently at lhe home. Police confirmed the felony warrant for possession of dangerous drugs and found the man at the address. He was taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, police reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana in the house. They asked another resident, a 19-year-old Hastings man, if he had been smoking marijuana. He told police he had not recently smoked mar­ ijuana. Officers found two small baggies of marijuana in the man’s front pocket and two pills identified as Zoloft and Alprazolam. Both men were arrested and taken to Barry County Jail. Husband unknowingly finances plane ticket A Shelbyville woman went to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Nov. 5 lo report credit card fraud. She said someone had used her husband’s credit card to pur­ chase an $823 ticket from Lufthansa Airlines. The purchase was made Nov. 4 around 11:22 a.m., but it is unknown where the can! number was used. She told deputies the card issuer had requested a police report. The bank, Wells Fargo, is investigating the theft. Gun-toting girlfriend scares off robber Oc 3 ? seen someone stealing copper girlfriend < . .hj|ts(,n Road home. Die pipe front hi> . when bhe disUman scare " played a gun. I he ma __________ pounds of old copper piping piled in the yard just north of his house. The woman said she was in hcr sewing room when she thought she heard a knock on the door. She saw an old car in the driveway that she did not recognize, so she grabbed hcr rifle and cell phone before she went outside. Reportedly a man was putting the copper pipe in his back seat. The woman told deputies the 20-something man saw her and put up his hands when he saw the gun. He then got into his car. an older model maroon four-door, and drove away heading south. The copper is valued at $1,000. Photographs were taken of the tire tracks. The case is closed. DNA may lead to break-in at Delton restaurant Bowen’s Family Restaurant in Delton reported a breaking and entering Nov. 9. The owner told deputies the security light bulb had been unscrewed and the rear entry glass door was broken. He said thc suspect took approximately $1,171 from the cash register. Reportedly, nothing else was taken. No fingerprints were found. There was a partially frozen wad of saliva near the broken back door and a sample was collect­ ed for possible DNA testing. Deputies inter­ viewed employees. The case is closed pend­ ing leads. Man insists car is in the driveway The Johnstown Fire Department reported □ vehicle in the ditch Nov. 11 near the inter­ section ol Hickory Road and Mann Road When deputies arrived, the driver of the blue Toyota was gone, along with the keys and the windows were down. Deputies found a jar of suspected marijuana on the car’s lloorboard. two glass smoking pipes and a tin of unidentified pills. They also found an envelope with a Hickory Comers address. During the investigation, two hunters stopped to say they had given an allegedly drunk |>erson a ride to a house in Hickory Comers. After lhe vehicle was impounded, deputies went to the house where the man had been dropped off - t|K. same address that was on the envelope Deputies found lhe owner of the vehicle u the house. Reportedly,, the 31-year-old Kalamazoo man was intoxicated The man denied driving his car into a ditch and insisted it was in his driveway. He w is placed under arrest for failure tn report an accident and tor possession of marijuana Deputies later cited the man for reckless driving. His blood alcohol level text regis­ tered .118 percent. Further investigation revealed the man was wanted on two war­ rants out ot Coldwater, but it was outside Of lhe pick-up radius for the warrant T he case was turned over to the prosecutor’s off ice that l^en out ofj11 Count, B l ci" doc<n«<,’‘,'r ,hcau'hoo“y?n appearance w! Inn I* second warrant a fw wrj[Cr .. • to this story.) Suspect who runs from car and law is stopped by dog Nashville Police officer received a report shortly after 9 a.m. Friday. Nov. 16, that a local woman had been accosted by a man in the downtown business area of Nashville. Thc woman told Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray thal an unknown man had assaulted her and stolen the prescription drugs she had just filled at a local pharmacy. Schray searched the area and .sent out a broadcast for the suspect, based on thc woman’s description Around 10:20 a.m. Hastings Police offi­ cers spotted white pickup truck matching the general description of the vehicle, which it slopped at the intersection of Woodlawn and Michigan avenues. As the truck slowed, a male passenger fled thc scene, running south. Over lhe next 20 minutes, with the assistance of eye witnesses, Hastings Police, Michigan State Police and Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies pursued the suspect. A state police service dog also was called in, and lhe suspect was tracked to a garage several blocks away. As the dog neared the garage, .die .suspect and lhe. dog was. released. Hie dog cfukCly reached the sus­ pect. stopped him and remained with the sus­ pect until pursuing officers intervened. The suspect was taken to Pennock Hospital for evaluation and then taken to jail. Leroy Hill. 31. of Hastings was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 14 for failure to register as a sex offender and habit­ ual offender, second conviction. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Hill to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 42 days served. Hill must pay $448 in court assessments and serve 36 months on probation. A charge of habitual offender, fourth offense, was dropped. Christina Faye Segur, 43. of Hastings was sentenced Nov. 14 in Barry County Circuit Court for aggravated assault and being a habitual offender, third conviction. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Segur to serve 30 to 48 months in prison. Segur must pay $198 in court assessments. charge of felonious assault with a dangerous weapon was dropped. Aaron Michael Roush, 35, of Delton was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 14 for larceny of a building. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Roush to serve 10 months in jail, with credit for 135 days served. Roush must pay $798 in court assessments. A sec­ ond charge of building larceny and a breaking and entering charge were dropped. Heather Brooke Jacobs. 38, of Hastings was sentenced Nov. 14 in Barry County Circuit Court for operating under thc influ­ ence of liquor, third offense. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Jacobs to serve 30 days in jail and 36 months on probation. Jacobs must pay $1,948 in court assessments. She must also complete drug court, cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse testing. A charge of operating while intoxicated was dropped. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Hastings residence searched twice for suspected methamphetamine lab Following a raid on a Hastings home last month aficr reports of methamphetamine pro­ duction. troopers from the Wayland Post/Hastings office had to return to the home again Nov. I() because of reported continued meth production by a 33-year-old Hastings man. The original raid occurred Oct. 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The highlight of thc season came nt the end of the season, when Lake wood’s varsity boys’ soccer team earned its first ever district cham­ pionship by knocking off Stockbridge 24) in the Division 3 District Championship at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. Lakewood had three players named honor­ able mention all-state in Division 3 for lheir efforts this year, and all three arc among the honorees on the 2012 All-Burry County first and second teams. Boys’ Soccer First Team Ian Beck. Hastings: A three-)ear varsity player and a team captain this fall, Beck was named his team’s MVP after scoring 13 goals and recording 3 assists. Head coach Ben Conklin called Beck a team leader, who carried lhe team when injuries beset the Saxons late in the year. Maxwell Clark. Hastings: A four-year varsity player. Clark finished off bis senior campaign with 10 goals and 2 assists. Coach Conklin said that Clark was a leader both on and off the field each season on the Drew Durkee, Lakewood: A junior forward/midfteldcr. Durkee was second on his team in goals this fall w ith 11 Durkee also had five assists on the year. Dylan Durkee. Lakewood: Durkee set a new school record for assists this season al Ukcwood with 18. and also added 9 goals for the Vikings. . , A senior midfielder, Durkee was named honorable mention all state in Division 3. Lucas Hansen, Delton Kellogg: A sopho­ more forward for Delton in his second year on the varsity, he earned all-district and honor­ able mention all-KVA this fall. Hansen was lhe Panthers’ leading scorer with 13 goals in his first year at forward. He played in lhe midfield as a freshman. Eric Jachim, Thomapple Kellogg: A team captain for the Trojans and an all-confer­ ence and all-district performer. Jachim scored 4 goals and had 3 assists in the midfield this year for the Trojan team. Ben Kolanow ski, Hastings: A senior out­ side midfielder, Kolanowski scored 2 goals and had 4 assists (his season. Coach Conklin said that Kolanowski s impact on the field was much greater than those numbers showed. Thivis Matthews, Hastings: Thc Saxons’ senior goalkeeper, Matthews saved 75 percent of the shots that came his way. Matthews and his defense recorded six shut outs this season, and averaged allowing 1.76 goals per game. Michael Redman. Thornapple Kellogg: Redman scored 3 goals and had 1 assist play­ ing in the midfield and on defense for the Trojans asa . |bjSfall. Redman was nalI)Cd nil-conference and all­ district. Tunner Roderick. Hastings: A three-ycar varsity player. Roderick manned the center of <he midfield for the Saxons. 1 le scored nine coals lids Ml. alld ha d sevcn assists. Coach Conklin said that Roderick "controlled the nace of the game for us very well.” *‘ Daniel Sauers, Lakewood: As a junior. Sauers was the leader in the center of lhe defense.' ,, He was one of three Vikings named honor­ able mention all-state in Division 3 this sea­ son. Znch Young, Delton Kellogg: Delton Kellogg s senior leader in the center of the midfield. Young was a four-year varsity starter, who had I goal and 3 assists. Young was a team captain for the second year in a row, and was voted lhe Panthers’ MVP by his teammates after an all-KVA and all-district effort. Boys’ Soccer Second Thum Brett Bauman. Thornapple Kellogg: A senior defender and team captain for thc Trojans, he did manage one assist despite playing on the other end of the field. Bauman was named honorable mention all­ conference in the OK Gold. Alex Cherry, Hastings: A center defender/midfielder who played a big role in thc Saxons allowing less than two goals per game in his senior season. Cherry, at 6-4. played a big role in trying to limit scoring attempt* on opponent’s sei plays. Joe Eddy, Maple Valley: A junior captain for the Lions. Eddy scored seven goals and had one assist this year while earning all-dis­ trict and honorable mention all-KVA. “Joe is everything you want from your striker position.” said Maple Valley head coach Andy Roush. "Arguably onc of thc fastest players in thc area. Joe blends well with his teammates to find space and link up on scoring opportunities.” Brady Forman, Lakewood: The Vikings junior goalkeeper, he not only keep the ball out of the net but helped organize the defense in front of him. Forman was named all-slate honorable mention in Division 3 after helping the Lakewood boys to lheir first ever district championship. Jncob Huy.ser, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior, team captain who played in the mid­ field and on defense for TK. Huyser scored 1 goal and had 4 assists this year, while canting all-district honors. John James, Hastings: A senior in the cen­ ter of lhe midfield and lhe defense for the Saxons. Coach Conklin said thal James "helped keep our team defense very strong this sea­ son.” Cole Mabie, Delton Kellogg: A sopho­ more center midfielder in his second year as a varsity starter. Mabie had a team-high 8 assists as well as 2 goals this fall. Mabie also earned all-district honors this season, and was an al I-conference performer in the KVA. Kalib McKinney. Lakewood: Someone had to step up for lhe Vikings who lost their leading goal-scorer lo graduation last spring, and that someone was McKinney. He led his team with 15 goals this year as it won its first ever district championship. Cody Newton, Hastings: A senior who made his mark on thc outside of lhe Saxon defense. “He contributed many minutes this season, and helped bolster our defensive unit,” said coach Conklin. Joshua Sanchez, Maple Valley: A junior captain who came on strong for the Lions as lhe season progressed "Joshua’s greatest attribute is his passing.” said coach Roush. "He is an excellent defend­ er, who is superb al reclaiming lhe ball then transitioning it through the midfield into attack.” Joey Siska, Hastings: Thc Saxons’ top defender in the middle had a great senior sea­ son before injuries slowed him down. Coach Conklin said that Siska led his team from the back for the majority of the year. Robbie Welch, Maple Valley: A senior defender for the Lions who earned all-district and honorable mention all-conference in lhe KVA this season, while scoring three goals as well. "Robbie has a great understanding of the game, and led our team by example both on and off the pitch on numerous occasions throughout this year’s campaign,” said coach Roush. Local gridders took on some of state’s best this fall by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There arc always tough match-ups through­ out the fall. That held true in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division and the OK Gold, the three varsity football conferences which hasc Barry County representation. All three leagues have a team playing in lhe state finals this weekend. Portland, from the CAAC-White. will take on West Catholic in the Division 5 Stale Championship Saturday at Ford Field at 7:30 p.m. South Christian from the OK Gold faces Detroit Country' Day in lhe Division 4 Stale Championship al 7:30 p.m. Friday. Also Friday, Constantine from lhe KVA takes on Ithaca at 4:30 in thc Division 6 State Championship. The local varsity football players gave their all against those state finalists, and on eight other Friday nights throughout the course of thc regular season. Hastings was lhe lone varsity football team from Barry County to earn a spot in the state playoffs, falling in a Pre-District contest to Plainwell after a 6-3 regular season. Tlie Saxons had the only local team with a winning record, but that didn’t mean there weren’t fine performances from guys across lhe county. Here arc lhe 2012 All-Barry County Football First and Second Teams. Football First Team Offense Quarterback Grant Allison, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior leader for the Trojans, Allison complet­ ed 38 passes for 525 yards and three touch­ downs. Allison also rushed the ball 67 times for 314 yards and three touchdowns. He had a long run on lhe season of 46 yards and a long pass completion of 49. Running Backs Garrett Miller, Maple Valley: The num­ ber two runner on the Lion team this fall, he ran the ball 89 limes for 530 yards, scoring four touchdowns and running in two twopoint conversion attempts as well. On thc defensive side. Miller played his third year as a starter in the Lions’ defensive backfield. He had 36 tackles and three passes defended He was named honorable mention all conference in the KVA. Cole Ritchie, Delton Kellogg: A senior leader for the Panthers. Ritchie carried the load on offense. He rushed the ball 128 times for 552 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. Stephen Shaffer, Hustings: /\ junior who’s a two-year starter at running back for the Saxons. He led the county in rushing with 204 carries for 1.200 yards. He scored 15 touchdowns this year. At linebacker, Shaffer recorded 15 tackles, including four for a loss and forced onc fum­ ble. Ends Michael Eastman, Hustings: A great blocking right end who also had five recep­ tions for 144 y at J. and a touchdown. He was an all-conference linebacker in the OK Gold as well. He tied for the Saxon team lead with 48 tackle*. and also had one sack. one fumble recovery and two pass deflec­ tions. Garret Mater, Maple Valley: Mater did a little bit of everything for the Lions. He played tight end, where he caught two passes for 18 yards. On defense Mater played linebacker and safety this season, finishing with 51 tackles, including dour for :r loss.-He had five passes defended and caused a huge fumble in the Lions’ homecoming victory. Receiver Tyler Rush, Lakewood: Rush, a senior, hauled in 14 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns during the course of thc season. He was named an all-league punter in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, as eraging 34.9 yards per kick and landing six of his kicks inside the opponents’ 20-yard line. Offensive Line Dayton Ashley, Muple Valley: A senior tackle, Ashley showed tremendous improve­ ment in his second season starting for the var­ sity. He was voted the team’s most valuable lineman by his teammates, and head coach Brian Lincoln said "when we needed a yard or tw o we went lo the left behind Dayton.” Eric Hart, Hastings: "Onc of the best football players we’ve had," said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. Hart finished off an outstanding senior sea­ son by earning all-conference honors in the O-K Gold. At linebacker he added 35 tackles, including six for a loss and two sacks. He forced one fumble. Lars Pyrzlnski, Lakewood: l he Vikings’ strong-man on the line for Lakewood, he earned all-conference honorable mention in the CAAC-White as a senior. On the other side of the ball, at linebacker, Pyrzinski recorded 64 tackles including two sacks. He also recovered a fumble. He was named all-conference on that side of the ball. Jake Swartz, Hastings: Another senior who was a first team all-conference performer up front for the Saxons. Swartz had 15 tackles on defense too, including two for a loss and intercepted two passes. Dakota Warren, Delton Kellogg: A senior tackle on both sides of the ball. He was a three-year starter at center on offense before moving to tackle due to an injury Warren led lhe Delton Kellogg defensive linemen with 12 tackles, including four fora loss. Dykstra, a senior, also hauled in three pass­ es for 41 yards during the course of thc year. Jon French, Hastings: A senior, French rushed 92 times this year for 436 yards and six touchdowns. He was third on lhe Saxon team with 12 broken tackles and caught three passes for 96 yards and another score. At defensive back. French recorded 33 tackles, including three for u loss, and had two sacks, a forced fumble and an intercep­ tion. Jason Slaughter, Hastings: The number two rusher for the Saxons as a sophomore. Slaughter carried the ball 72 times for 491 yards. He had his team’s top yards per carry' of any back with more than ten rushes. Slaughter scored two touchdowns. Offensive Line Stefan Horvat, Hastings: A senior in his second year as a starter on the offensive line for the Saxons. Horvat helped his team rush for nearly 3,(XX) yards on the seasons. Blake Mast, Delton Kellogg: Pulled up to the varsity three weeks into the season, the sophomore Mast started thc final seven games of the season for the Panthers. Head coach Ryan Bales said thal Mast did a great job for his teim. Charlie Reiser, Lakewood: A junior up front who had a solid year for thc Vikings. He was named all-conference honorable mention in thc CAAC-White. End T\ler Oesch, Lakewood: Oesch made some big plays for the Vikings throughout thc course of lhe season. He caught just five passes, but they went for 105 yards, an average of 21 yards per catch. . Receivers Austin Gonser, Maple Valley: A junior wide receiver, kick returner, and defensive back for the Lions, Gonser was his team’s lop pass catcher hauling in ten receptions for 108 yards. He also rushed 27 times for 127 yards. On defense, Gonser tied for the team lead in interceptions with three and also had four passes defensed and a fumble recovery. Nate Stahl, Thornapple Kellogg: Stahl, a senior, was the county’s receiving leader this fall with 21 catches for 317 yards and a touch­ down. ’rha< works out to nn average of over 15 yards per catch. He had a long of 49 yards. Kicker Aaron Ordway, Thornapplc Kellogg: A senior. Ordway hit six field goals on eight attempts and averaged 32 yards per punt as well. He had a long punt of 67 yards. Ordway was also one of his team’s top offensive threats, rushing the ball 36 times for 283 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 23.2 yards per kick-off return as well. Defensive Line Austin Darling, Lakewood: /\ senior, he recorded 44 tackle> and 1.5 sacks. He also Football Second Team Offense Running Backs Dan Dykstra, Thornapple Kellogg: The power back in the Trojan offense, Dykstra led his team with 79 rushes for422 yards and four touchdowns. Football First Team Defense recovered a fumble. . f . Darhng Was an a|l.conference defensive Player and an honorable mention all-confer­ ence player as offensive lineman as well. Nu,e Pewoskf ^Hwtingst A junior who P,a>ed on both the offensive and defensive ,lnes ,or lhe Saxons he finished the year with 12 tackles. He w,ls named honorable mention all-con­ ference in t|k. nk. rjold this fall. •’Mvr West°,\j,orn»PPl« Kellogg:Head C|1:,j .. ’ va|led the senior Westra "nm behind A ,hre° yc“r Manor. \VcsOT made plays all oyer the r,cld on boi|.“ of the ball for 'l>c 1 "J"15' 0,1 accumulated 60 .ackles as a D-lineman, including four sacks. Linebackers Jeremy Bird, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior, Trojan head coach Chad Ruger said that Bird is a quality young man who was lhe leader of his team’s defense all fall. Bird, who battled injuries throughout the year, was second on the Trojan team with 77 tackles including two sacks. Brandon Erwin, Maple Valley: Erwin led the Lion defense in his senior season, his first at inside linebacker, with 85 tackles and an interception, earning first team all-conference honors in the KVA. Erwin also rushed the ball 28 limes for 120 yards. Zach Kilbourn, Lakewood: Another guy who came up big for the Vikings on both sides of thc ball this fall. He had 48 tackles, 1.5 sacks and three interceptions, which earned him honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC-White. Kilbourn also led his team on offense with 561 yards rushing and four touchdowns. He was named all-conference on that side of the ball. Jack Tromp, Lakewood: One more strong two-way guy for the Vikings. Tromp had 56 tackles and a sack. He earned honorable mention all-confercncc in the CAAC-White at linebacker. Defensive Backs Miguel Arjona, Hastings: Earned first team all-conference honors in the OK Gold as a junior, picking off three passes and recover­ ing a fumble. He also had five pass deflections to go along with his 21 tackles. CJ Bronkema, Thornapple Kellogg: A force on both sides of the ball, Bronkema had 46 tackles in the Trojan secondary and was named all-conference in the OK Gold. He had one interception and knocked down nine other passes. On offense, Bronkema rushed 42 times for 318 yards, averaging eight yards per carry. He also averaged 12 yards per reception, hauling in eight passes for 95 yards. He had three touchdowns on the year. Kenny Cross, Hastings: Tied for the Saxon lead in tackles with 48, Cross had tow tackles for a loss, forced two fumbles, recov­ ered one and had four interceptions. On the other side of he ball Cross finished his senior year with 78 rushes for 470 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a 34-yard touchdown reception. Cole Gahan, Thornapple Kellogg: Another senior, all-conference defensive back in the OK Gold lor Thomapple Kellogg Gahan had six interceptions and knocked down 11 other passes during the course of the season. Gahan, a leader on Trojan defense, had 54 tackles loo. Punter •tylcr Hickey, Maple Valley: Hickey aver­ aged 38.8 yards per punt this fall, but that was a small part of his value to the Lion team. He finished off a three-ycar varsiiy career at out­ side linebacker with 3-1 tackles, five tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery. He was his team’s leading rusher, carrying 129 limes for 562 yards and scored two touchdowns. He carried his team to a home­ coming victory with 33 rushes on the night. Football Second Team Defense Defensive Line Noah Newton, Thornapplc Kellogg: Newton closed out his senior campaign with 37 tackles for the Trojans. Diego Pesina, Maple Valley: A senior w ho had a solid season at defensive end for thc LioriSj, recording 42 tackles in the seven games he played. “It was an adjustment for him going from an interior lineman to the outside, but he did it with everything he had," said coach Lincoln. Zach Rosenberger, Maple Valley: A jun­ ior lineman who played on both sides of the ball, Rosenberger was all-conference honor­ able mention in the KVA this year. He ended the season with 30 tackles, and coach Lincoln called him "a force in the mid­ dle and very hard for offenses to move." Ben Jazwlnski, Thornapple Kellogg: Another senior up front for the Trojan defense, Jazwinski finished lhe year with 39 tackles. He made a number of big plays throughout the course of lhe season, recording four sacks. Linebackers Zack Kidder, Thomapple Kellogg: Kidder, a senior, led the Trojan team in tack­ les with 79. He also had a sack and a pair of fumble recoveries. Matt Wehr, Maple Valley: Wehr moved from the defensive line lo a linebacker spot for his senior season, and recorded 34 tackles. He changed positions a few different times during thc season, and coach Lincoln said, “he never complained and always gave us his best effort.” He was honorable mention all­ conference in the KVA. Defensive Backs Paul Hager, Lakewood: Hager finished off his high school career with a strong senior season. He had 44 tackles, and added two intercep­ tions and a fumble recovery. . Zach Leinaar, Delton Kellogg: A senior leader at safely for the Panthers he made some big plays, picking off two passes, recov­ ering a fumble and making seven tackles for loss. Leinaar finished off the season with 40 tackles Zach McMahon, Hustings: A junior who head coach Fred Rademacher said had a very consistent year in the Saxons’ defensive back­ field. McMahon had 25 tackles, including four for a loss. He recovered a fumble and had two interceptions. Tommy Mudge. Maple Valley: The Lions’ lockdown comer for much of his sen­ ior season, Mudge had six pass break-ups and three interceptions as well as 45 tackles. "He did a nice job matching up with thc other teams’ best receiver for a second straight season.” coach Lincoln said. Punter Cameron Ibbius, Delton Kellogg: Tobias averaged 41 yards per punt on his 14 punts this season. On offense, the junior was one of Delton's top threats with seven catches for 152 yards Coach Bates called him a great blocker for his team’s Wing-T offense as well. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 22.2012.— Pane 15 Four state champs on Batry County’s first team hy Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2012 Class B State Championship team from Lakewood put six girls on the 2012 Alb Barry County volleyball first and second teams, including four four-year varsity play­ ers on the first team. Delton Kellogg also has a four-year varsiiy player on the first team as well. They’re joined on thc first team by a pair of captains from Thornapplc Kellogg. In other words, there was a lol of experi­ ence on some of lhe local varsiiy volleyball teams this fall. That experience helped the Vikings lo lheir first ever state championship this fall, the couniy \ first ever volleyball stale champi­ onship. Thornapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg had solid seasons as well. Hastings and Maple Valley showed improvement throughout the season. Girls’Volleyball First Team Olh ta Davis. Iaikcwood: Thc first to step to the service line each match for lhe Vikings, lhe four-year varsity starter led her team with 71 aces (Lakewood stats arc through district championship). At the net the senior outside hitter refolded 356 kills and 85 blocks. She *lso had 173 digs on thc season. Emily Kutch, Lakewood: A senior out­ side hitter who played all the wav around for thc Vikings. Kutch closed out a four-year var­ sity career with a team-high 584 kills. Kutch also had 337 digs. 113 blocks and 65 aces throughout the course of the season. Sydney LcMuy, Thornapple Kellogg: A team captain as a junior this fall, LeMay was honorable mention all-conference in thc OK Gold, leading her team in kills with 414 and blocks with 174. “Sydney is a very talented player. Her strong play at the net helped our team beat several strong teams this year, including II Class A schools," said TK head coach Patty Pohl. Alaina Pohl, Thornapplc Kellogg: A team captain for the second season. Pohl earned all confcrcnce in lhe OK Gold Conference as the Trojans’ setter. She recorded 1,266 assists on thc season. She also added 72 blocks, 60 aces, 67 kills and 339 digs. “Alaina’s quickness, her consistency and hcr ability to stay up and positive in matches W11S » bir.vy * 11,C V'kinx; libero I.... . • with a team-high icani-liif - zicftfrisC- so too - 2' 5“-i and $3 ^-region and w (OU.I blocks. She also r"”s" With 216 digs. .. I Lukewood- T. Xrise opponents with ^l-placed tlps |cd to her recording ’ _• j. Wieland also contributed - u uigs and f lotal blocks on the year, while knocking 50 aces with her jump sene. Girls’Volleyball Second TVam litnnra Burd, Maple Valley: A three-ycar Varsity player and a team captain as a senior or the Lions, Burd spent much of thc season her team's setter. Bun! totaled 239 assists this year, while also connecting on 33 aces and 64 kills. Burd a’so had 187 digs. Jordan Kictzman, Lakewood: A senior defensive specialist in her second year on the varsity, Kictzman had 210 digs. Kictzman also had 52 aces on lhe year, while making just 14 service errors all year long. Corrie Osterink, Hastings: A senior cap­ tain who did a little bit of everything for Hastings. She was primarily a right-side hit­ ter, but played all thc way around and was thc team’s back-up setter. Osterink had 22 aces, with lhe second high­ est serving average on lhe team. She was also second on her team with 168 kills, 52 assists and 209 digs. Ally Owen, Hastings: The Saxons’ left­ side hitter, she played all the way around as a senior. Owen blasted a team-high 74 aces this sea­ son. recording a total of 254 service points. Ou,cn ako had 145 kills and 185 digs Rachel Parker, Delton Kellogg: Another senior captain, Parker split her lime between setter and defensive specialist this year • earn­ ing all-conference and all-region honors in thc process. Parker led her leant with 303 digs, and also had 29 assists., 27 kills and 15 aces. Rachel Quillen, Hastings: A senior mid­ dle hitter who played all the way around for lhe Saxons. She had a team-high 242 kills and 81 solo blocks. “She is a solid play er and great team leader, with a great attitude,'’ said Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter. Taylor Shook, Lakewood: Thc Vikings' senior middle. Shook led her team with 131 total blocks, including 76 solo blocks. Shook also managed 1-14 kills throughout the year, and added 58 digs too. Jessica Ziccarcllo, Thornapple Kellogg: Another junior who earned honorable men­ tion all-conference in the OK Gold this year. Ziccarcllo led hcr team in attack percentage and was second in kills with 337. Ziccarcllo also had 37 blocks this season as well as 156 digs. . Top TK/Hastings girls among fastest in the state by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was another great season for thc Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings girls. For the second straight fall, the TK/Ha.stings girls were undefeated in duals and invitational*, then sent a handful of girls to the Division 1 State Finals, which were held last weekend in Holland. The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings girls’ swimming and diving team is the only varsiiy team of its kmd in Barry County. Thc lop ath­ letes from the squad have been named to thc 2012 All-Barry County Girls’ Swimming and Diving first and second teams. Girls’ Swimming and Diving First Team Hnnnah Bitshore, TK/Hastings: A junior, she was the OK Rainbow champion in the 100-yard butterfly, setting a conference record with a time of 1:01.57 in the event. She earned all-conference this season, then swam the butterfly leg of the 200-yard med­ ley at the Division 1 State Finals for thc Trojans. Libby Belcher, TK/Hastings: Just a fresh­ man, Betcher was thc runner-up to teammate Alexa Schipper in the 100-yatd breaststroke at lhe OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. She was also ference champion in both of those events, and fifth in thc 200-yard medley there. also placed second in the indiv idual medley at Those two strong performances helped her the conference meet. earn all-conference this tall. Brieanna Sheldon. /^Hastings: Katy Garber. TK/Hastings: Garber had two fifth-place finishes at lhe OK Rainbow Sheldon was the top diver for (he TK/Hastings team this fall. Tier 11 Meet this season. She placed fifth at the OK Rainbow Tier II She was fifth in the 100-yard butterlly w ith Conference Meet with her score of 306.45. a time of 1:05.35. and placed fifth in thc 50Kayla Strumbcrgvr, TK/Hastings: The yard freestyle with a time of 26.96 seconds. • Kayla Kroells. TK/Ha.stings: Kroells top Trojan in the backstroke, Strumberger swam the freestyle leg of the 200-yard med­ swam that leg in the 200-yard medley relay at ley relay for the TK/Hastings team at the the Division 1 State Finals where the Division I Slate Finals, where thc girls set a TK/Hastings team set a new team record. Strumberger was the runner-up in the OK new team record in the event. Kroells w as a part of team, conference and Rainbow Tier 11 this year in the 100-yard pool records that were set in that relay in at backstroke, setting a new team record df 1:03.27 in thc event. She was also fifth in lhe the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet, and also placed second in the 100-yard freestyle and third in 200-yard freestyle at the conference meet. Marissa Swanson, TK/Hastings: One of the 50-yard freestyle at the conference meet. Alexa Schipper. TK/Hastings: senior, the top freestylers for TK/Hastings. Schipper finished off a fine high school career She was sixth at lhe OK Rainbow Tier II with a couple more swims at the Division 1 Meet in lhe 200-yard freestyle, and fifth in lhe State Finals. She was 15th in the 100-yard 100-yard freestyle too. breaststroke in 1:07.21, after setting a team Jennifer Tuokkola, TK/Hastings: The record in the prelims with a time of 1:06.71. Trojans’ distance swimmer, she was fourth in Schipper also swam the breaststroke leg for . bpjh.the 500-yard fre^le^ddte 200-yard the Trojans in the 200-yard medley relay al freestyle at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. the state finals, where they set a new team Tuokkola earned all-conference honors for record with a time of 1:52 00 in the prelims her performance that day. and went on to place 15th. She was the con­ Girls’ Swimming and Diving Second Team Emily Borden, TK/Hastings: Borden scored with a pair of relay teams for TK/Hastings at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Meet. She and her teammates were 12th in the 200-yard freestyle relay and 13th in lhe 200yard medley relay. Madi Cole, TK/Hastings: Cole just missed out on the scoring in thc 500-yard freestyle at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet. She was 17th in the event. Alicia Czarnecki, TK/Hastings: A senior, she was a part of lhe Trojan relay team that placed 13th in the 200-yard medley at lhe OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. She was also a part of the 400-yard freestyle relay team that scored in 11th place. Allison Esther, TK/Hastings: A senior. Esther joined teammates Czarnecki, Borden and Kaitlyn Telfor in a 13th-place finish in thc 200-yard medley relay at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Meet. That group finished its race in 2:23.87. . Raclce Olson, TK/Hastings: ..The TK/Hastings team’s number two diver for much of the season. Olson was ninth in the diving competition at lhe OK Rainbow Tier II Meet, finishing with 230.20 points. Lauren Ricketts, TK/Hastings: Ricketts placed tenth at the OK Rainbow Meet in the 50-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 27.61 seconds. Ricketts also had a 14th-place time of 1:15.66 in the 100-yard backstroke at the con­ ference meet. McKayla Sheldon. TK/Hastings: Sheldon had a couple top 15 finishes at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet, including a 14thplace time of 2:49.22 in the 200-yard individ­ ual medley. She was 15th in the 100-yard breaststroke that day in Hastings, finishing that race in 1:24.24. Laura Shinavier, TK/Hastings: Shinavier, a junior, placed 11th at lhe OK Rainbow Tier II Meet in the 100-yard back­ stroke, with a time of 1:13.02. Kaitlyn Telfor, TK/Hastings: Telfor placed 15lh at lhe OK Rainbow Tier II Meet in lite 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:05.71. Telfor also helped a Trojan team to a 13thplace finish in the 200-yard medley relay al the conference meci............... . . Swimmers set records at finals The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings girls did exactly what they wanted to do at the slate finals - they swam faster than they’d ever swum before. Tite TK/Hastings team of Kayla Strumberger, Alexa Schipper, Hannah Bashore and Kayla Kroells broke their own team record in thc 200-yard medley relay at lhe Division 1 Slate Championships in the Holland Aquatic Center. Strumberger had a split of 30.03 seconds in the backstroke, getting the B race started in the finals Saturday. Schipper followed with a 30.09 split in the breaststroke, the fastest split in that stroke among lhe eight swimmers in the field. Bashore then took off on the butterfly leg, finishing thal in 27.56. . Kroells raced from one end of the pool and back in lhe freestyle, finishing her leg in 25.37. It all added up to a time of I minute 53.05 seconds and a 15th place finish. Thai wasn't the team record race though. The foursome was actually even faster Friday in lhe prelim­ inary race, finishing in 1:52.00. Schipper was the only one of the girls to swim in an individual event. She placed 15th in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1.07.21 in the finals, after setting a team record in the preliminary race Friday at 1:06.71. ’ Those two perfonnances netted lhe Trojan team six points, and put them in 31 st place. The Division 1 State Championship was thc only meet lhe Trojan girls were al all year where team scores were kepi and they didn’t win. It was West Ottawa thal came out on top at the finals, finishing with 293.5 points. Farmington Hills Mercy was second with 272 points, followed by Saline 266. Zeeland 150 South Lyon 142. Rockford 139 Hudsonville 125. Novi 101. Clarkston 89 and Salem 81 in the top ten. Other performances from teams from this The team of swimmers in Holland for the 2012 Division 1 State Championship for Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings 'nduded‘Hannah Bashore (from left), Kayla Kroells, Kayla Slrumberger, Alexa Schipper, Marissa Swanson. Lrbby Betcher. Kortney Dobbin and Katy Garber. side of the slate included Grandville placing 2()th with 29.5 points and Byron Center plac­ ing 21st with 21.5. West Ottawa was helped to the team cham­ pionship by thc ixrfomtancc of its 200-yard medley relay team. Colleen VandePoel. Chelsea Rish. Anna Battistello and Caroline Fender teamed up to with that event for lhe Panthers in 1:45.14, finishing .14 seconds ahead of the runner-up team from Zeeland. They followed that up with the team of Anna Babinee. Lauren DeShaw-, lender and Elizabeth Fris winning the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:35.58. West Ottawa also had lhe stale’s top Division I dixer. with Dani VanderZwaag recording 425.45 points in the finals. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: \v\vwThasskl?>QEg THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 4 30 pm » awpn tonite tonvy 415 pm tty* h^HSScri^H Duxxi Uke VS A H H A TV JESP AY> Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings senior Kayla Strumberger takes off at the start of the 200-yard medley relay at the Division 1 State Championships in Holland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings' Kayla Kroells takes off as teammate Hannah Bashore hits the wall during lhe 200-yard medley relay at thd Division 1 State Championship in Holland. fastogsKS&wwe H fjfupay^november 30 SATUHPAY* W.OOaieqsfrrA Bep mt/ A A A 5 30{y-. G-'U JV Prt HSVS A 533 pm C is FresTv BwettaJ A 7.00 p. G’h Vnv Cc-^sScX hrti i€MS A 800 pm B?/s Vanity keHockfy Wj.-.-c” Veit K3 A IhojiksAQ-Ibis. J tokySpvnsiir; Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. P.C (hality Carf with C(nripii\iii'n“ 8-U) Cook Rd. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Fiee. 8(X»-596-l<Xt5 Cont-wt u\ on the vrb I HASTINGS ATHLE TIC BOOSTERS to? nnA a Cortacl Sancy 945-274Z u hasVngsatrJet cbccstovSsna l.com to spersor lhe schedule �Page 16 — Thursday. November 22. 2012 — Th* Hastings Sanner CHAMPIONS, continued from page 1 had the quickness,” said Kellie Rowland. “Brooke Wieland our setter really stepped up with thal ball. She felt it in warm-ups and lhe hitters were just like, ‘keep setting baby because it’s right where wc need it.'" Wieland finished thc night with 31 assists, ns well as 11 digs, four kills and two aces Lakew ood really took off in the second set. A kill by Kutch. a well-placed tip by Smith, and back-to-back accs by Wieland propelled lhe Vikings to an 8-3 lead. The Broncos'did get as close as 9-7, but Lakewood ended their rally there and then pulled away . "We havc more size and more power (than North Branch) and 1 think that was the killer. Kutch and Davis, they were putting thc ball away pretty easy over there." Rowland said. Kutch had a team-high 18 kills and Davis added 14. A couple of big kills by Davis, off assists from Smith, helped the Vikings pull in front after the two teams were tied 15-15 in lhe third set. ‘‘Don’t give now," Row land said she thought as thc Vikings chased the final few points. “This game, it’s such an intense game It’s not over until it's over. Oh my gosh, I did­ n’t want to go into a fourth game. Hie heart can only take so much any more. I’m no: very young and they just really executed and did what they needed to do to beat them.” Davis hit a kill to innke it 22-17 m that third set. then looked determined as she stepped back to serve. Her first attempt was an ace, her fourth of the match, lo make it 23-17. After a North Branch time-out, lite Vikings finished oft’ thc victory. Tingley matched Wieland for the team lead in digs with II. Kutch added seven, Morris six and Kictzman five The Vikings’ serve receive was excellent, allowing the team to run its offense smoothly. Only four times all match did the Broncos win as many as three consecutive points. Laura Willson bad the Broncos’only ace. Micaela Deshetsky led die Broncos with 11 kills and Willson had ten. Jamie Barrows had a team-high 20 assists. Rachel Fish led her team with 13 digs. The Vikings end the scar with a record of 52-4. There was a parade on Main Street in Lake Odessa for the Vikings early in the afternoon, dten lhe team traveled to the high school to get set for its escort out of town. “Il was amazing," said Young. “Everyone in town was just there fur you. and it was the Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team shows off its hardware as it celebrates its 2012 Class B Stale Championship after a 3-0 vic­ tory over North Branch in the state final Saturday inside Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) best feeling in thc world. Ihen. the escort with thc police and lhe firemen to Nashvilleit just felt so good. We made everyone in the town proud and just, it s so amazing. Class B State Semifinal The path to the slate final was a little dif­ ferent for Lakewood senior defensive special­ ist Jordan Kictzman. Senior libero Beth Tingley said all her classmates started as ball girls for the Lakewood varsity volleyball team in about fourth grade. They gut to know lhe coaches. They got to know the tradition. Kictzman transferred from Saranac in the seventh grade. “We look a gamble on Jordan in middle school." said Lakewood xarsity volleyball coach Kellie Rowland. “She was probably thc last one that made thc team. 1 said, ‘let s do it. Ixt’s sec what she’s got.’ “She’s shown a lot of improvement in one year (from junior to senior year). She’s one of our hardest workers and everybody on the team knows that Jordan is onc of our hardest workers. Watching hcr is what makes them work. It really is." After a 25-22. 25-9. 25-21 victory over Dearborn Divine Child at the Class B State Semifinal in Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena, the Vikings had just one more day left to work, last Friday. “It’s wonderful to have a shot (at a stale championship), especially with this group of seniors." said Row land. "They havc made lots of sacrifices. They have worked hard. They never bat an eye no matter what I demand out of them or ask of them. So. now we have one The Vikings' Olivia Davis hits an attack Saturday against North Branch as team­ mate Emily Kutch looks on from behind. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior Emily Kutch gets as hug from her father Carl before heading under through the tunnel made by her classmates following Saturday’s 3-0 win over North Branch. (Photo by Brett Bremer) more practice to get ready for one more step." She said her seniors took over this year, and they certainly did it Thursday night. Tingley had a match-high 14 digs, and Kictzman was second on the team with six. Fellow seniors Olivia Davis and Emily Kutch took advantage of a smaller Divine Child front line, pounding 15 kills each. Senior Taylor Shook had a match-high three blocks. Senior setter Brooke Wieland had 31 assists to go with her three kills and six aces. The first sei was back and forth. Rowland attributed that mostly to her team getting used to the Falcon attack which was more finesse than power. The Vikings had seen big hitters throughout their postseason run. Lakewood made the adjustments it needed too, and blew away the Falcons in the second The third set started the same way as the second. An ace by Kutch forced a Divine Child time-out. with the Vikings up 9-4. The rowdy Lakewood students, decked out in camouflage for the event, started the "sec you Saturday.'" chant at thal point. ft might have been a little early for that, but the) weren’t wrong. The Falcons rallied to take a 15-14 lead, but thc Vikings got the sene back with a kill by sophomore Vanessa Rcynhout. Wieland stepped to the service line and hit four aces w ith her jump serve in a string of six straight sen ice points to put her team up 21-15. "Once I get on a roll, it feels good.” Wieland said. “1 just keep going at it. I get the rhy thm going. I takes a little bit. bat once I get thc rhythm it’s just good." Big blocks by Rcy nhout and Charlie Smith helped that run continue when Wieland was­ n’t acing the Falcons. Morgan Blair and Jasmine DeMare had seven kills each for the Falcons in the loss. Megan Mancini put up 20 assists. The digs were split, with libero Christina Porada lead­ ing her team with eight and DeMare and Kori Schmidt adding seven each. Rowland said it was the plan lo try and keep the ball away from Porada. and that pan of thc plan worked. Behind Tingley, the Vikings spread their digs around too. Freshman Karly Morris had five, as did Davis and Wieland. ’ North Branch, ranked second in the state in Class B behind the luikewood girls, bested Whitehall 25-18, 23-25. 25-16. 25-23 in its semifinal lliursday. The Lakewood Vikings and the Broncos last met in the state tournament in 2008. w hen the Broncos scored a 3-0 victory in the Class B Quarterfinals in North Branch. “We’re back to (he drawing board tomor­ row,” Rowland said. “One more practice to prepare tomorrow to try to finish thc final step. North Branch is very good and we’re going to have lo play out of our minds and play well." TractorSupply.com IHC THAI SALE! FRIDAY TOV. 23 40 lb. SOFTENER SALT 3 FOR $9 SKU.-2189761 CORRECTION TO ADVERTISED PrIce Lakewood setter Brooke Wieland (left) and middle Vanessa Aeynhout (right) go up to block an attack by North Branch’s Laura Willson during the first set of Saturday's Class B State Championship match in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Future Saxon Night will be held Dec. 1 The Hastings High Sch<x»l bn\ . basketball program w ill ho>t its 6th annual Future Saxon Night on Saturday. Dec. I from 4 p.m. to 7 p in. al Hastings High School .Students in grades K o aie invited to spend thc evening with thc basketball teams uili activities including basketball, vol|evb n swimming, karaoke, and arts and crafts' * ’ Pizza, jxip, and candy will be -.nad >h!e •• purchase Die cost student is $5 k,r � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-11-25.pdf f0b1b7a085c852d07f0e44c726127071 PDF Text Text First graders share Thanksgiving recipes ... There’s <n«ch to be thankful for See Editoriid 0,1 Page 4 See Story on Page 5 All-County sports teams announced See Stories 011 Page 15-18 n ev°ted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 B ANNER Thursday, Nov6n^__^20io VOLUME 157. No. 47 g||; ' PRICE 750 Former commissioner faces animal cruelty charges High school choirs to sing Dec. 4 • . । . ' •' The Varsity Singers and the Women’s Honors Choir from Hastings High School w ill present an evening of lessons and carols at 7:30 p in Saturday, Dec. 4. nt the new First Presbyterian Church on North M-37. The -tudentx will intersperse Biblical text and stories between settings of Christinas music, including traditional carols and nuxiem songs. A freewill offering will be taken to help with expenses lor the Varsity Singers’ upcoming performance at , Carnegie Hall in New York City. The public is invited to make (his con cert p.'.n of their holiday season captured in a live trap W of his rental properties. . "Over the past year. *l,a e trapped over 20 feral cals at my rental properties. j |UVc ta^en them all to Barry Ci®‘$ Animal Control." said Englerth. "When Un* happened. | had a tenant call me and sj\ i ten. was a |Orncrtl screaming and spray tn:-’According to Englerth. he put cul |jve traps. The tenant report1'” there were two cals and an opossum tn the traps. when he arrived, one ot the traps was damaged and a cat had escaped. The other cat was bleeding and snarling at him. Englerth said he fch what he did was the Holiday event set for foster, kinship and adoptive families I .-Ml foster. adoptive ci kinship families : (families carinc tor relative’s children) . are welcome to attend a communit}' , sponsored Christmas part} Tuesday. Dee. 14. A hot dinner will be provided for the families, a clow n will be stopping . by each table, games will be available for the kids, and even Santa will be there w ith a small gift for each child. Call or e-mail for the location and to • RSVP the size of the family and ages of . children. Contact Juls Mueller-Haves at 269-948-3216 or MuellerHayecJC’ michigan.gov. Humane Society giving away straw . • ■ : ! i . : : Mark Englerth, one of the key figures in construction of the Barry County Animal Control building and former Barry County commissioner, was formally charged last week with animal cruelty after he allegedly drowned a cat. ’Hie misdemeanor crime may include jail time not more than 93 days; a line not mote than $1,000; and community service not more than 2(X) hours "Whatever happened,” said Englerth. "We lake full responsibility. Let the judge decide.” Hastings Police officers investigated the incident after receiving an anonymous phone call Sept. 5. The caller was concerned that Englerth was going to exterminate the animal Calhoun County Prosecutor’s office, acting as the special prosecutor. Englerth turned himself in to authorities Nov. IX. and has been released on a personal recognizance bond. He previously served as commissioner for District 6, which includes a portion of Orangeville Township and Yankee Springs Township. The Michigan Legislature has designed three primary provisions related to the cruelty of animals; intentional infliction of pain and suffering, duty to provide care, and anti-ani­ mal fighting. The intentional infliction of pain and' suffering provision carries the most severe penalties for animal cruelly. This statute makes it a punishable term of up to tour years of imprisonment for knowingly killing, torturing, mutilating, maiming, poi­ soning. of any animal without just cause. In addition, commission of a reckless act know­ ing. or has ing reason to know, that the act will cause an animal to be killed, tortured, muti­ lated. maimed or disfigured also falls under the statute. Among the exclusions are hunting, fishing, trapping, livestock husbandry and scientific research. Hastings City Council approves ordinance regulating electronic signs Delton Rotary puts thankfulness into giving Delton Area Rotary Club members and volunteers turned out in force Monday night to make sure 25 families in the Delton area have a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Rotarian Jr. Homister (left) had three generations of his family to help with the project. With him as they help to pack the boxes with food are (from left) great-nieces Alyson Tack. 5; Emale Tack. 6, sister Vanna Huver. niece Heather Tack and brother Mike Haas. See inside for the story. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) The Barry County Humane Society will be offering free straw for doghouses Saturday, Dec. 4. from 9 a.m. to noon. The straw will be available on a first- . come, first-served basis at Barry County Animal Control. 540 N. Industrial Park ' Dr. in Hasting-. Questions should Ik* directed to the Humane Society at 269­ 945-0602. Green Gables Haven Director Janie The Humane Society want- to remind Bergeron learned Nov. IX that Gov. Jennifer even- one that all out-ide animals need Granholrn had vetoed the $75.(MX) allocation proper -heifer, with warm, dry bedding. to Green Gables Haven. This was pan of the Straw works well because it does not budget for 2011. retain moisture the way blankets or tow Bergeron spoke with State Rep. Brian els do. . Calley, who confirmed the news. While the Also, animals’ water should be House and Senate both kept it in the budget checked twice a day for ice. All animals and supported the efforts of the shelter, the need fresh, open water every day (snow governor does have the constitutional author­ is not a substitute). Extra food should be ity to wipe it out, he said. Calley said considered lor outside animals in cold Granholrn cul other grants as she tried io bal­ weather. ance the state budget. "This money is going to be a huge loss to Green Gables Haven and our budget, but thankfully the efforts of so many over the past seven-plus years have us in a position where we w ill be okay for now." said Bergeron. "We are going to have to ramp up our fundraising effort-, reach further in our community and ask for support again." She emphasized that the shelter will con­ tinue. "We are open and serving members of our community as we were yesterday and as we will tomorrow." She said. "I would like to let people know that we do not pct many repeat residents." Bergeron said she has great faith in the people and businesses in Barry County. She credits them with supporting the shelter which has now served close to l.KX) individ­ uals. She also said she appreciates the service partnerships Green Gables has with other agencies and support from the Barry Community Foundation and the United Way. The cut goes toward operating expenses. Bergeron noted that the shelter has nine regu Green Gables Haven loses $75,000 state allocation Happy Thanksgiving November 25 "quickest and most effective" way to handle the matter. He explained how he has wit­ nessed, in the past, the euthanizing of feral animals and it is not very humane. Englerth explained how his family has always had pets, loves animals, and how his family has even raised a Paws for a Cause dog. An officer made initial contact with Englerth by phone, asking him about the cat. The officer was told that Englerth had just Fin­ ished drowning the animal. The officer pro­ ceeded to the property and met with the sus­ pect. According to the officer. Englerth said he was trying to teach the cal how to swim, but was unsuccessful. Englerth told the offi­ cer he had tried to resuscitate the cat, but failed in his attempt-. "Il was a sarcastic remark." Englerth said this week. The officer was shown the dead cat lying on Englerth’- truck tailgate and took photo­ graphs. Because of Englcrth's close tie- to Barry County government. The Michigan Attorney General’s office was asked by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office to assign a special prosecutor. Charges were authorized by the lar employees and two college interns. Many of the employees and interns work part-time but the shelter is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Green Gable Haven is receiving some funds from its endowment fund at the Barry Community Foundation- Bergeron said she will be applying for nm grants, especially looking for funds that cm be used toward operating costs. She and her fundraising committee are already working on plaits for the annual fundraising auction and dinner scheduled for Saturday. Feb. 12. 2011. This is one of the ways Green Gables gels distance and is able to underline that "domestic violence is not nonnal.” In addition, Bergeron encourages those who wish to make donations to mafce checks payable to the Hany Community foundation. Donors should mark on the information line that the ^nation is for Green Gables Haven. They attach the check ,o a note asking that the ^nation go to cither •he o|>erating fund or the endowment fund. Donations can be to the Barry Community Foundation. 629 W. Stale St. Holings, Ml 49058. Bergeron said. "Thb flinty and the indi­ viduals who live and here truly unders,‘‘nd the importance ol^’iecn Gables Haven -•nd the great impact !’«•’’”? here has made on ne“rly 1.100 people ft opened. Our picsencc and partnership in Barry County is o,,|y leading to a strong^ Hable community." Anyone who has addB^nal questions may “Watt Bergeron at 26^1-6021. by Sandra Ponsetto Stuff Writer Monday evening. Hastings City Council adopted an ordinance that will regulate the brightness, speed of text change and anima­ tion. size and placement of electronic signs. The motion to adopt the ordinance was approved by a 7-2 vote, with council mem­ bers Frank Campbell and Don Bowers casting the dissenting votes In discussions that preceded the vote, Campbell said he objected because existing signs would not be grandfathered and would have to comply with the new ordinance. Bowers said he objected to the require­ ments that the text of electronic reader board signs had to be changed in one second or less. “We’re not sure if this is perfect or not, and it may be a challenge to enforce because of the technology that is involved here." said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, who, as the city’s zoning administrator, will be in charge of enforcing the new ordinance. "So. we want to try it. 1 believe that it accomplish­ es the goals in general.” Mansfield said the purpose ot the ordi­ nance is to allow the signs to be used while limiting the negative impact of such signs on off-site properties and pedestrian and vehicle traffic. "This has been a big topic of conversation in communities around the stale, said Mansfield. "We started to have concerns about (wo or three years ago ... We’re seeing a lot more of these LED signs ... I think the fear of the planning commission is if we don’t do something early on in the process, we could start to become a neon strip, kind of the atmosphere y ou get out in Las Vegas." The council also approved adoption of a second ordinance. This ordinance, which was approved unanimously, allows construction of multi-story accessory buildings in the apartment'office (AO) zone under certain condi­ tions. In his communication to the council, Mansfield noted that the ordinance was drafted in response to a request from the owner of the Striker 1 louse to be allowed to construct a twostory carriage-house-sty 1c accessory building consistent, with the age and architecture of the house. Mansfield also noted that the language of the ordinance is consistent with that of the proposed neighborhood edge zone, which would include most of the AO zone near the downtown once the comprehensive communi­ ty plan is implemented. In other business, the council: • At the request of Carl Schoesscl approved a permit for a fireworks display at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro for the second annual New Year’s Eve celebration. • Heard a report from Community See ORDINANCE, page 4 Thanksgiving gets early start at St. Rose School F fth Grade students at St. Rose of Lima School in Hastings donned Pilgrim caps to ar during the annual Thanksgiving feast at the school. Besides a time for eating r^v the event was a time tor expressing thanks to God for His many blessings. Seated from left and clockwise around the table are Bridget Wooll. Megan Logan, Leah Hawthorne, Emma Shea and Emma Beemer. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) See Inside for story and more photos. �1 Page 2 2 -- Thursday. rage Thursday, November November 25 25 2010 2010-- The The Hashmi Hasbnq-h |l I Delton Rotary Club continues its spirit of holiday giving Delton Area Rotary Chib members Monday evening gave away 25 Thanksgiving lood basket* just as the) have been doing tor the las: 11 yenrx ever since the club was chartered. "h’s just one way we can help the commu­ nity ."xti J Delton Area Rotary Club President Paul Blacken. "It’s one ot our more important community service projects. We alway s haw more people here (to assemble the baskets' than we have during our regular meetings because they want to be part of it We’re so thankful for what we have. and during thc*c economic times we think it's important to give back." ■' The reason the club does this is simple: they love doing it,” added Marguerite Alden, a past president. "Fa cry one has a lot ol tun assembling the baskets." And she says. "This is what Rotary is all about - sen ice above sell." । (nod lor a complete Fach family received ' f JooJ thanksgiving dinner plu' ntany items. superintendent ol Blacken, who aNo «> ‘D (|w nmI Delton Kellogg *wtmo >. . schools in the areals "very ^‘^trihmc to > : have been collecting ‘ Jo wJ|a( more than 100 lumihes in ad«m Rotary has accomplished. ,.ecl. Mike For the Rotary Thanksgiving P J Martin. committee .hit.nmm ..nJ P- deni, create, a .M <>W', ” Thanksgiving menu, and all nisU.r |s \ion ui> to bring various items. Jr Martin'' .......Kt one helper ami the two £<-• <// all the turkeys. .... Name, ol the families who could t help are furnished by the Dello.. K Jlo, . Elementary School Club members hen U the la.nil.es to determine .1 they are mkr. in receiving the baskets. Club members try to Helping to pack the Delton Area Rotary Club’s 25 Thanksgiving food baskets were (from left) Louis Hall. Jeff Jennette. Jennie Osgood and Kari Hurlbut. (photos by Elaine Gilbert) some help St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton also participates in helping the clpb. St. Ambrose holds a food drive prior to Thanksgiving, and people bring canned goods and other non-perishable foods to donate to the club’s Thanksgiving baskets. St. Ambrose also allows the club to use the church hall to assemble the baskets and as a location for families to pick up their gifts of food. In addition to Rotary members, spouses and other family members pitched in to help with the project, including a couple of young­ sters. For sustenance. Rotarian Tom Walker brought his famous venison chili for members and other helpers to enjoy when they Finished their work. Two former Detan Rotary Club presidents. Marguerite Alden and Mike Martin con­ tinue their enthusiasm for the Thanksgiving food project. be very sensitive when making these calls bccause the members get more out of giving Delton Area Rotary Club President Paul Blacken carries a bag of rolls to distribute among the food baskets. Many helpers, including (from left) Dan Hills, a past president; Cora Hills and Dee DeFields, made the work go quickly when Delton Rotarians assembled the food bas­ kets for local families. 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Cash prtes offered in local high school writing contest To encourage high school students in Hastings, Delton Kellogg. Thornapple Kellogg and Maple Valley high schools and the Barry Intermediate School District with writing aspirations, the Barry Community Foundation has announced the Write Away competition funded by a grant from Kensinger and Alice Jones. In the spring, winners in five different cat­ egories will be awarded cash prizes, along with appropriate certificates. “Competition and rewards shouldn’t just be the prerogative of the athletes.” said Kensinger Jones. "Good writers should be recognized publicly, too." Jones enjoyed a 5()-year career as a w riter of radio dramas, creative director for major international advertising agencies, author of numerous magazine articles and several motion picture scripts. In 1976. he "retired” to Barry- County to raise Angus cattle and embark on a 14.year professorship at Michigan Suite University. He and Alice col­ laborated on two published books, and their work has appeared in the Reminder and the Hastings Banner. They decided to organize and hind the Write Away competition after Jones partici­ pated in a career fair al Hastings 1 ligh School. “I knew- that poetry and short story contests >n my high school days encouraged u number of kids to write and submit work and that winning was a wonderful motivation to keep on trying,** he said. , . . After discussing possibilities with Sheree Newell, coordinator of the career ^‘lir’ an<^ later With Fred Jacobs of J Ad Graphics and Bonnie Hildreth of the Barry Community Foundation, the JOnc$c$ decided to fund a Pilot program for the 20°J'°4 scho°‘ >ear; Jennifer Richards of the foundation organized a Panel discussion with four representatives -' :il, and a format Youth AdviSory was developed. The competition has t"°s eparate contests, one for students in ninth and 10th grades, the other for students jn llth a nd 12th grades, J teshmen and soph()niore> eii n submit a poem (prelerably with rhviiw’and 1 peter) and/or an essay. } The contest for junior u” j seniors invites submission of u s|U)fl dory (not more than 1,500 words) on any subject, a poem (prefer­ ably with rhyme and meter) and a feature story based on some aspect of life in Barry County. Writers may submit only one entry in each category-, but may enter all categories for their grade level and could, possibly, win more than one award. After Dec. 1, full details and official rules and entry blanks can be obtained from the English departments at Hastings. Delton Kellogg. Thomapple Kellogg, Maple Valley- High Schools and the BISD Home-schooled students also are encouraged to apply and may obtain the entry form directly from the Barry Community Foundation. The contest officially opens Dee. 1. The closing date for submissions is Feb. 4. 2011. Winners will be announced in April. For more information, check with the respective high school English departments or call Richards at the Barry- Community Foundation, 269-945-0526. Hastings Public Library closed until Monday 'Thursday, Nov. 25 — Library closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Friday. Nov. 26 — Library closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Saturday. Nov. 27 — Library- closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Monday. Nov. 29 — Go Bananas al Your Library. November reading club continues. Ihesday, Nov. 30 — toddler story lime on rhe Stones of Mo Willems,” 10:30 to 11 a m.; young chess tutoring class. 4:30 to 5-30 P-nv, adult chess dub, 6 to 8 p.m.; gcnealoKv club meets. 6 to 8 p m ° ou^AllX^' 1 ~ T"ri'^ T'veens find out All About Snow." -I lo 5 p.in. tall t|K. Hastings Public Library, 269-945abtni "’Orc ,nfw,nM™ about any of the Nashville man killed in logging accident Douglas A. Burger, 46, of Nashville died Sunday. Nov. 14, as the result ol a head injurs received while culling trees. According to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Burger and two others were cul­ ling trees on a lowland wooded property at South M-66 and Cloverdale Road. The Nashville Fire Department was the first on the scene, with a fireman performing CPR on Burger before an ambulance arrived. According to the deputy n,. '"’B •' 50-foot tree whieh m .v i?" "as cu'neurby trce |imb hr M have caused a Buigcr in the head A wit f "'J fil"• hitting fiancee, slated that as th.T”’ ,hc v'c|im s branch "kicked hack"\ { ?*'*«• a large She called 911 aiul lrj . the victim. «u^-r teas pn,„X! 7?,''IW vtoitn. Tamponed to SpaXsv Hosp- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 25. 2010 — P<U)9 3 St. Rose students share blessings at Thanksgiving feast by Elaine Gilbert ■•\\MAtant Editor With grateful appreciation to GoJ lot their many blessings. St. Rose of I ima School stu­ dents experienced an early 1 hankvgiving cel ebration last Friday, complete with a turkey meal and all of the trimmings Joining the 84 students tor the traditional feast were seven school staff members and about eight parish staff members, l ather Richard Alline prayed and blessed the food before the meal. Sixth gradeis in teacher Amy Murphy’s room wrote short essays headlined with the words “God. 1 am thankful for...” The essays, written inside a large drawing of the Christian fish symbol, were laminated and used by the class for placemats at the event. Three stu­ dents read their essays to the student body and guests during the Thanksgiving gathering. Student Ryan Zimmerman said. “God I am thankful for a nice warm house in the freezing odd winter.” He noted that he was particular­ ly thankful for the wood stove that heats his home, “but without G<xi. there would not be lire which means there would not be heat in my house ... .My wood stove also keeps my dogs, cat, fish, rabbits and the rest of my fam­ ily warm. These are a couple of a million rea­ sons why I’m thankful for God and my house.” Ryan concluded Mary Green, another sixth grader, said. “God, I am thankful for a sturdy roof over my head. My home has a heater to keep me warm and an air conditioner to keep me cool. The wonderful thing is I am actually a lucky per­ son to have a home because some people don't have a home or any thing to keep them warm. I reply to God by pray ing and going to church to let him know- 1 love Him and I appreciate Him.” Sixth grader Joe Feldpausch said. “God I am thankful for my sisters. We have some rough times, but I still love them. I love to play with them. I have two sisters ... Sometimes I like one more than another, but al the end of the day I love them the same. Mary is the one that will offer me a cookie and ask to play with her outside. Jenny is the Fifth grade boys, wearing Pilgrim hats, seemed to be enjoying 1 emse|ves at the St. Rose School Thanksgiving feast. Kindergarten students wore vests they painted themselves. From front to back, they are Noah Strimback, Hayden Long. Kearan Tolles, Katie Clark, Gavin Vaughn and Valentina Arias. one that will drive me places when I ask and give me a hug after a rough day. 1 am very glad for my sisters, without them my life would Ik not as fun as it is now ...” Adding a colorful touch to the occasion were the handmade Pilgrim hats and caps worn by some of the students and the creative Native American-style head gear and/or vests worn by another group of students. Teacher Amy Murphy rounded up about 24 parent volunteers to help on the day of the feast and also organized the food donations. “Food donations were divided equally among the families. There were four families that donated roasted turkeys,” she said Sarah Remenar. who heads the school’s hot lunch program, led the kitchen crew of volun­ teer parents who cooked, served and cleaned up Volunteer parent Jane Parker donated all ot the decorations and her time setting all the tables and making the kitchen come alive with Thanksgiving. St Hose School students enjoy the Thanksgiving feast First grader Trevor Hummer is ready to feast on turkey. Alex Zimmerman, a second grader at St. Rose, wears a Native American-style headdress to the event. Ryan Zimmerman (left), Joe Feldpausch and Mary Green read essays about the things for which they are thankful. Vv pictured in tho serving line are first and second graders (from front to back) Ethan Garris, Ella McFadden, Lindsey Herron, Cassidy Rosser and Paige Zellmcr. �Page 4 - Thurartay. November 25. 2010 - The Hashnqs Banner g Advent activities begin at area churches Middle ilk . A communitv carol sing is planned lore Sunday. IX'c. 5*. at 6 p.m. at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church at 710 W. Mam St. lhe Middleville Coiled Methodist. Parmelee United Methodist and Middleville Christian Reformed churches are jointly hostmg the event al .Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Afterward. refreshments and coffee will be served. Everyone is wel­ come. . Advent meals and candlelight evening praser at Gtxxl Shepherd Lutheran Church begin Wednesday, Dec. I. with meal al 6 p.m.. and the service at 7 p m. These services continue on Wednesdays through Dec. *. . Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is locatedI at 90H West Main St.'. Call 269-795-2391 for • • , winks) vvill present a special entertainingto J() Qf entertaining to adult L program f. for.-al! A-. . j.-or nl0re mfonna,ninis,r> P^’ ”rvi«>«ll610-S9|. Hon about any ol thc.se svim Methodist Church. 111 8119. J^iuhoir a,.d cancel~ information about sumves in December, call 269-795-9266. Orangeville Orangeville Baptist Church al 6921 March Road has many activities planned for December. Beginning Sunday. Dec. 5. at 10 a.m. and continuing through the last Sunday more information. in February, sermons will focus on "Jesus Peace Church ut 6950 Cherry Valley Road Christ, the Prince of Peace - The has special events planned for Advent. Christmas and January. On Sundays through Peacemaking Church. Sunday. Dec. 19. at 11 a.m. the service will Dec 19. rhe Advent choir will enhance the include a Christmas message and music. At 6 celebration al the <»:30 a.m. worship services. p.m.. the church will present the “Come As a Sunday. Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. The Schubert Child ” Christmas program. Male Chorus will perform a variety of music * Church clergy or staff who would like in a free preview of their Christmas program. Tliis group is the oldest, independent, contin­ information about free Advent or Christmas uing male chorus in the U.S., established in events included in J-Ad Graphics’ papers should send the event dale, lime and location 1883. . Patricia Johns at pairicia@j1\vo Christmas Eve candlelight services to adgraphics.com The deadline for information will be held. The family service will be at 7 is Tuesday each week al 10 a.m. The e-mail and a traditional service al II p m. Sunday. Jan. 9. 2011. die 9:30 a.m. wor­ should include the name, address and tele­ ship sen ice w ill include a celebration of phone number of the church. Information will Caraway Street s 30th anniversary. Caraway be printed on a space-available basis. Street, a puppet ministry for children (also ORDINANCE, continued from page 1 Development Director John Hart on the pre­ liminary plans for the Riverwalk project, which arc 60 percent complete. Hart said the plans will now Ixr submilled to the state, and he anticipates that construction will begin in June or July 2011. • Ratified the collective bargaining agree­ ment with the Hastings Fire Fighters Union and authorized Hastings Mayor Bob May to sign it. According to Mansfield, the major points of the agreement are that firefighters would continue to pay a significant portion of their pension plans and health care deductibles. However, a health savings account has been added to the health care package to help cover the cost of the increased deductibles. 'Diere will be no wage If increase for the first year of the contract; a 2 percent wage increase for the second year of the contract, and a 3 percent increases for the third. Wages for firefighters start at $8 an hour for a new hire, increase to $10.50 after six months employment. $11 after one year and $15.33 after two years. Under the new contract, employees with two or more years with the city would receive $15.48 per hour during the second year of the contract and $15.79 during the third. • • Extended a Metro Act Right of Way Permit for AT&T through December 2013 and authorized the clerk to.sign the letter. • Awarded the bid to Chicago Motors Inc. for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe for $4,607. (Write Us A Letter HERE are ; • Look beyond ourselves - there’s so much to be thankful for . We SI lot Of thing' *n liv« for granted. naturally we forget how thankh»J "e sh°u*d for what wc have. loday is |he foUrth 1 hursday m November and the day America ce ebrates Thanksgiving. Over the years, it has come to be con­ sidered the beginning <’f the holiday shopping season, highlighted by Christy parades, family gatherings, football games and a big festive meal. ’Flianksgiving originally was a religious event, creat­ ed give thnn^s io for a21our blessings. Despite the hype of shopping and (oiichdowns, Thanksgiving still is a day to pause, reflect and give thanks. Getting in tbe right state of mind to celebrate Thanksgiving might seem difficult due to economic situation around us, but. col­ lectively, wc can find things for which to be grateful. Wc live in a great country where have the right to speak our minds, attend any church, choose a profession, marry who we wish, live where we want and travel freely throughout most of the world. We should alvvays be thankful for our family and friends, and the rich­ ness they bring to or lives. Good health is certainly a blessing. In one of my favorite songs, “Thankful," sung by Josh Groban and written by David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager, the lyrics arc’t ’ Some days, we forget to look around us. Some days, we can l see the joy that surrounds us. So caught up inside ourselves, we take more than we give. So tonight, we pray for what wc know can be. And on this day wc hope for what we still can’t sec. h’s up to us to be die change. And even though we can still do more, there’s so much to be thankful for." As wc get together with our family and friends to enjoy Thanksgiving and all it has to oiler, let’s try to focus on the things in our lives for which we are thankful. It’s important to be grate­ ful. even though if we still want more. The song goes on to say, "Look beyond ourselves, there’s so much sorrow." We should train ourselves to think not about what has been - but rather, what could be. In these challenging times, it’s hard to focus on the best in our lives, when difficult situations dominate our thoughts, often turn­ ing our conversations to our troubles, rather than all the possibi i- tics. Approach the holiday with the determination to make the best out of what really is, taking the lime to reflect on those who have passed away, while enjoying all our family and friends who are still with us. . I was talking recently to a couple, both of whom had lost their jobs. The husband had worked for a small-town bank for over 20 years. He was terminated when a major financial company pur­ chased his bank and laid off many of its employees. He eventual­ ly took a position with a small restaurant chain that recently closed due to economic conditions. His wife had experienced some of the same problems, losing her job due to cutbacks. Today, they both remain under-employed but are working hard at a small retail store. They were inspiring because they didn’t seem bitter, as so many people might be. They were concerned about the state and how important it is for all of us to get the economy growing again. If you think about it, there are probably thousands of stories of people in terrible situations, many of which they had little or no control. During the Thanksgiving holiday, we should all try to keep things in perspective. Think about the people around you who face difficult situations and consider how- you may be able to help. Don’t become consumed with just the problems — focus on find­ ing solutions. Thanksgiving is a good time to look beyond yourself - because there is so much for which to be thankful. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. LifeCare establishes endowment at Barry Community Foundation LifeCare Ambulance Service recently fund," said Ron Slagcll, CEO for LifeCare. established an endowment fund with the "This fund demonstrates our long-term com­ Barry Community Foundation to provide mitment at LifeCare /Xmbulance of providing long-term support for the ambulance service quality emergency medical services to citi­ in Barry' County. LifeCare Ambulance zens of soulhem Barry County. This fund will Service is a non profit agency that provides help provide a source of future funding to community-based, mobile health care to ensure the community has the best EMS serv­ seven counties nj. Southwest Michigan, ices possible.’’ , • 3 including Barry CoumJTor the past 22 years. Donations to the fund are eligible for fed­ "We are very efciled to team up with the eral tax deduction and a Michigan Barry Community Foundation to create this Community Foundation Tax Credit. Barry the rules?) C Know Your Legislators: ) Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phono (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. RickTormela, regional representative. - All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. H U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholrn, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536 Call* (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov ' State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County) Michioan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 e-mail-bri ancalley@house.mi.gov ' ’ ’ • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • \Ne prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. ' Public Opinion Community Foundation accepts many types of gifts to the fund, and donations may be made online by visiting www.barrycf.org. Anyone with questions about making a gift should call the foundation al 269-945-0526. LifeCare Ambulance Service is a 501 (c)3 public charity that began serving the Battle Creek area in 1983 and started serving Bany County in 1988. The agency now provides service in Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Branch, Barry, St. Joseph and Cass counties. U.S. Senate The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: Responses to our weekly question 'ffjpUffn What are you thankful for this year? The Hastings Banner Devoied to the Interests 0/ Barry County since 1856 Pubr.shedby . for centuries, Americans have reflected on summer’s bounty and 1 y1ted back to count their blessings. As people gather today, it seems ntting time to ask people what they are most thankful for. Hastings Banner, Inc A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. ’ 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 V'ce President Stephen Jacobs Sectc{afyrtreasuref phkTu‘ newsro W -----GMbert ^Assis,3nl Editor Helonua U'0r(C0wet,"0r> Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Han Faverman Andrew Welfwood, Sunfield: "I am thankful for my mom. She takes good care of me when my dad is at work. She is a good cook." Brie Ricketts, Hastings: "I am thankful to be with my family and for us all to be together at Thanksgiving. Jordan Wells, Mulliken: "I am thankful for nty cousins. J have three, and they are cute and fun to play with.” Kumeron MCrr (fcld, Sunfield: 7 “,n ‘hwikfui for rad- He ‘Iocs nin. ,hings for me and hUys . sniff I'ke video games.’ Sara Deitsberger, Hastings: "I am thankful that I have a supportive family helps me stay that . involved in my communi­ ty Elena Gormley, Savannah, Ga., and Middleville: "I am thankful for my coterie of friends and fami­ ly who support me. I am also thankful that even in these lough economic times I will be able to fin­ ish college and earn tnv degree." J Teresa Allen —---- ' Sandra Ponsetto <?kave DeDecker Shannon Cornett Buergo �The Hastings Bannor — Thursday. November 25, 2010 — Page 5 Support staff contract changes approved by Delton Kellogg board । school. by David Ik Decker Blacken explained a plan, now' under di.se Staff Writer Changes to the district’s support staff con­ opmcnt. to provide foreign language instruc­ tract were approved by the Delton Kellogg tion from kindergarten through eighth grade. In an effort to provide longer lime pcrioc s Board of Education at its Nov. 15 meeting. The modified contract, which passed 5-0. for physical education, art, music and com­ with board members Jennifer Beverand Jason puter classes, the elementary and middle Hicks absent, now goes back to lhe union. schools have added three part-time positions, The support staff contract will be posted on l he instruction limes will be expanded from 30 Io 45 minutes. Additional American histo­ the district’s website when available.« Superintendent Paul Blacken’s monthly ry and mathematics sections also will receive update included congratulations to the high help from the new staff. The instruction committee met in the begin­ school cross country teams, which qualified for the Division 3 slate finals, and lire volley­ ning of November to discuss lhe need tor spe­ ball team which finished as co-chnrnpion of cific text books in Advanced Placement classes. They discussed the restart of a reproductive the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Blacken acknowledged the high school health committee, hi addition, the committee National Honor Society for holding a blood discussed the new teacher evaluation tool and drive. He thanked lhe theater arts company early foreign language instruction flic policy committee met Nov. 3 to dis­ for what he called a wonderful fall play pro­ duction. He congratulated lhe bands and cuss the need to add policy concerning social choirs and their directors, including Sara networking such as Facebook. They also Knight and Aaron Tabor, lor their significant talked about lhe new athletic rules concerning contributions to the Veterans Day ceremonies. concussions and how to address the subject in He also read several “Nice Job Notes" from policy. The school received a request for early teachers and parents to thank people for their graduation and will also need to set policy for outstanding service and extra effort. lhe situation. The finance committee met Nov. 9 to dis­ Blacken reminded the board that Nov. 22 to 24, a solar energy pavilion through Michigan cuss the budget update. The district’s enroll­ Energy Works, would be under construction ment is down by 69 students, w ith lhe bud­ behind the high school. The array will gener­ geted projection of 70 fewer students. On ate two kilowatts of electricity w ith an invert­ Dec. 13. an auditor will present last year’s er mounted in the classroom. Students can final financial reports. The committee dis­ monitor energy production utilized by lhe cussed consolidation of services specifically Kathleen Beduhn named 'Paul Harris Fellow’ in tlie media ceil menu where ‘ but also (..I ions w<lw.|? dcPartfor s^Peacti. e.d. The pot-thlc m ( wa security cameras nt the h!e i^son offic' u"«i. in addition ton student h^cer. The facilities comm hilK on snot' removal and h O.OtX) t0 $|5.<XX) on pas• f“"nttce also jcccivcd a progrex> I be building trades house project­ Coaching assign”* inter athletics included Troy ^,nafl SoTan bas­ ketball, and the nu< ■, games manU will be Sam 1 <^i n Bour" Part-time ParaP^ni.sC In by the board included g o, Michelle Rhoda and Melanie ‘r’ *dd,c school; Misty Kaptcyn, ele D and middle school special educa i • ‘ Stacy Elkins, ^The'board approved IW1 Kidd as 1Ssi,. tanl director of the th^J ‘‘ns company. graduation date fc,r ‘ Native education approved for Thursday. May 26. 2011. at ' P m. in the high school. lhe Great Start Readiness Program rcsoluhon for preschoolers was approved by the board. A preschool grant is used annually for •be program. , Rhonda Sturgeon, middle school student council sponsor, presented a poster with pho•os of students during Red Ribbon Week. 'Hie nationally celebrated day focuses on keeping communities drug-free. Sturgeon discussed •he activities including a poetry, poster and essay contest; a food drive; and dress-up days, Tlie student council will hold a blood drive in May. The board of education also set its goals for 2010-11, which include: • Student achievement — each school will implement strategies to improve achievement for all students at all levels of proficiency. Progress on this goal will be measured through the Michigan Education Assessment Program and Michigan Merit Exam scores and grade levcl/departmcn! common assess­ ment scores. • Curriculum - the district will imple­ ment, monitor and review the new English/language arts, math, social studies, foreign language and science instructional resources and continue the development and implementation of a standardized curriculum in those subject areas. • Strategic planning — the board will review the strategic planning committee reports and monitor progress of the action plans. • School finance — the board will focus budget priorities on teaching and learning while maintaining a fund balance. The meeting then went to closed session for discussion of negotiations and student dis­ cipline. The next Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting will be Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the elementary school. First grade students share Thanksgiving ‘recipes’ Debra Graham’s first grade students at Fuller Street School in Nashville have taken the time to write down their very own recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. Since readers may be contemplating new Thanksgiving recipes or changing old ones, the Maple Valley News js providing a sam­ pling of the first graders recipes to help prepare for the festivities. A Thanksgiving recipe for Turkey by Cindy Balkana Ingredients: stufing chickm butter potatoes Directions: Stuf your stufing in the chickin. Then you stull your potatoes. Then you nib your butler on your chickin. A Thanksgiving recipe for Putatows by Jodi Alluding Ingredients: putatows r* knife a big pot Directions: You eixtik putatows until they are in little pieces then pit the pieces in the Ingredients: bred butter salt milk Directions: Get the bred out and spin the bred and do it agin and agin. ’Phen you put the milk on it. Then put the rolls in the ufin and put it in for a long time then lake it out and put tlie salt on it and put the butter and put it in the ufin agin for a littal more minis and then take it out and it is don. It’s lime to cat. . A Thanksgiving recipe for mash patatos by Emilce Allwardt Ingredients: flower com butter milk Directions: Gel all of the ingredients. Get 1 boll and put the flower in the boll. Proy the milk in the boll. Mix the flower and the milk all together. Put lhe boll in the ofen for about 10 minds then take it out of the ofcn. Put the butter on the mash polatos then pul lhe com on top of the butter. Then cat. stufen chickin and sesnen Directions: Get the trkuy and get out the stufing and get the chikin and get the pan and put some not stiky stuff around the trkuy and put the trkuy in the uvin. A Thanksgiving recipe for Turkey by Addison Ramey Ingredients: com pees watr green bens yellow bens . sesen salt salt pepr . * dressing butter Directions: You get all your ingredients out. You get a bolle and a spoon and a mushr. You mush up all of the ingredients. Then you mix it all up then you put watr in the mix. Mix it up agen. Then put it in the turkey. Then eat it up. A Thanksgiving recipe for Plain old solid by Lilly Laws Ingredients: caritsc salid A Thanksgiving recipe for mashed salid dressing potatoes checs by Jayden Rodriguez . Directions: First get a bolle. Then put the Ingredients: salid in lhe bolle. Then put lhe caritse in the potatoes bolle. Then put the cheese in the bolle. Then gravee Directions: Peel the potatoes and smoosh put the salid dressing in the bolle. Then you lhe potatoes put the potatoes in die oven for a can cat it. bout 5 minis Take die potatoes out and put the /\ Thanksgiving recipe for trkuy gravee on. by Austin Collier Ingredients: A Thanksgiving recipe for rolls salt and pepper by Summer Cournaxa pot then put w ater in the pot. Then put the pot on lhe stove put the stove on 150° four 30 minits then enjoy! Kathleen Beduhn (center) has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Welcoming her into the ranks of Paul Harris Fellows are (from loft) Norm Barlow, president of the Hastings Rotary Club; husband Richard Beduhn, who gave a $1,000 gift to the Rotary Foundation; daughter Renee Collins and Kathleen M. Tosco, past Rotary district gov­ ernor and district foundation chairwoman. Kathleen Beduhn has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by her husband. Richard Beduhn. a longtime member of lhe Hastings Rotary Club. “He has done this in special appreciation for the ways in which your life exemplifies the humanitarian and educational objectives of the Rotary Foundation.” Kathleen M. Tosco, past district governor and district foundation chairwoman, told Kathleen Beduhn. Tosco presented Kathleen Beduhn with a Paul Harris Fellowship certificate and pin during a recent meeting of the Hastings Rotary Club. “In doing so, Richard also recognizes the many ways in which you have supported hirn over his years in Rotary, to engage in fellow­ ship and the projects of the Rotary Club of Hastings.” Tosco told her. “To put this all in perspective, the SI,000 gift your family has made to the Rotary' Foundation has paid for over 8,000 doses of polio vaccine, or Bio Sand water filters for over 90 people, or 40 backpacks with fixxl for young children on the weekends when they cannot access free school lunches, 100 mos­ quito nets. 160 books for lots to encourage a life-long love of reading or 20 coats for Michigan’s cold winters. Anyway you look at it, yours is a gift of life and humanity,” Tosco said. She thanked Richard Beduhn for the gift and for all of his years in Rotary. The Paul Harris Fellowship is named for Paul Harris, who co-founded Rotary in 1905. The fellowship was established in his honor in 1957 to express appreciation for a contri­ bution of $1,000 to the humanitarian and edu­ cational programs of the Rotary Foundation. “These programs are the means through which Rotarians do good in the world,” Tosco .said. “The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. These activities are funded, imple­ mented and managed by Rotarians and Rotary clubs around the globe.” she said. Last-minute deals reported for selected state employees Rep. Rick Jones. R-Grand Ledge, reported that Gov. Jennifer Granholrn has rescinded b.cr-minute raises for 28 state employees. During a Public Television show “Oil The Record” Friday. Nov. 19. Jones revealed that i j th hour raises were taking place. Utcr in the dav. ihc governor’s office made an announcement that a staff error had occurred within the office It was reported that after a routine meeting with department directors, mte bureaucrats and supervisors started get7 raises The governor, through a spokes­ woman claimed to have no knowledge of lhe ra'lones reported that numerous state employ. -ontactcd him and complained that the otirtinent directors were told to quietly give r r of ’friends’ io the governor’s office so a 1,5 hcy could receive a raise before rranhokn left office. After the news broke on lh • television show, an announcement was made that 28 pay raises had been rescinded. “I believe this is only the tip of die ice­ berg. ’ said Jones, "If J had not caught the governor red handed, I believe many more pay raises would have taken place. When the governor’s spokeswoman claims that Granholrn has no knowledge, it is ridiculous. She should have taken lull responsibility for actions m her office. lhe buck stops with her.” In n press release, Jones also said he has reported on the governor giving the director of lhe slate police a special double-dipping deal so that the colonel could receive his retirement and pay al the same time for the same state job. drastically increasing his income; u scheme to buy a floor ol an old casino in Detroit (with stale money) for $20 million; and lhe governor’s budget director leaving MSU with $4.2 million in toxic clean­ up at the old state police headquarters 1351 N.M-43 Hwy Hasting, Ml 49058 ijnd rnucn nisr Ask for... Jennie Yonker (ext. 242) Steve Skedgell (ext. 245) Your One Stop Place for Specialty Items I • ■. If �Paod 6 • Thufsddy, November 25. PC10 - The Hiishngs Banner Worship Together.-Weekly schedules ■ ■ j>~ ...at the church of your choice ^Mefor,..urCon«nf:nceof Hastings area churches art. GRACE COMMl NUT ( III RCH 8950 E M-79 N’l shvdle. Ml 4‘A»73. I’ IX'n R.»-,.k.i5I‘)K5,' 9.*2' chiUn-nN ministry, youth group adult small gioup num-try leader­ ship inuring. SOLID ROCK BIBI E CHI RCH OEDI ! TON 7025 M:k» Rd, P.O Box --40S. r'l.vp.-.-f (517i .'04 93‘H). SunJiv Wor'lnn Strvke IO:.'H t tn IL3O a in . Nur-ciy am! iklu-n'v Ministry Thursday !.! Bihk -tudy und prayer lime CHI R( HOFTHE NtZkRENI 1716 North Bnudway. Rev Tirnm Over. P-nUr Sunday Morning Worship ') 45 .• m Sunday in ; Wednesday quipping ’ p.n FIRSI BAH 1ST ( IILRCH 3tH» E Wvxxf.avvn. Ha-tmgx. Dan Currie. Sr. P.-.xior. Paul Osborn. Mmi'ter ot Mu x. Josh Maurer. 6 pm. I veninc Service. Ji A Sr High Group* Wednesday. Family Night 6’30 pm.. Aw ana. Bible Study. Praise and Pi .tv er Call Church (Hike ‘>48-8004 for infof nation on MOPS. Children's Choir. Sports Ministrie-. WOODLAND I NITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. PO. Bov 95. Woodbnd. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox Sunday a.ni.. Sunday Worship 9.45 ini.. PI EAS AN I VIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2n01 Lacey Road. Dowling MI 49090. P.i'tor. Steve (NnM (6l6i 758 302! church phone. Sunday Service-. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m.: Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Bible Study Ac Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m HASTINGS SEVLNTII-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH ‘aH Tciry I ;uk. Ha-tings (or on the comer of Starr School Road and Tcnv lame > Phone (269) 945 2171). Pastor Michael Wi^‘. 5v.'k>LL‘i!:ri»j .dxemn Sabbath ship service 10.50 am Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs. .Adventurers for pre school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on tlie first and third Tuesd.iv at 6:30 p.m and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p m respectively WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen Phone 94.5.2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10.45 xrn ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH M)5 S Jefferson. Res. Richard Altine. Pa -tor Saturday Mas, 4:?O pm.; Sunday Masses 8 am and ! I a in ; Confession Saturday 3 30-4:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev. Richard Altine. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Ha-.tingv Ma*s Sunday at 9:50 a m WOODGROVE BRE1HREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Randall Henrand. W'hcekhair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9'30 am Worship Time 10.30 sun. Youth activities: call for information. ( Hl R( H Ol THE J IVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W S-.uc Rd . Il. -iin - I’.'-ior ’>•> •>■ Dusiv .'6«‘Ma 9’40 .Sunday bcl-.J 10 am. Wonhip Sirs ice II a in. Suudav I veiling Service 6 pm Wc.’c -y Bibb Study 6 nm Sun.liy Schoo! and \o.ilh Group for .'I! age- Come jm! uor-hip the Lord with u»! ORANGEVILLE BAP11M ( HURCH Marsh Rd . 2 nules south of (021 I .Ac. PI unwell Phone -69‘ ) 177. OrangcvilIcBpairst. Sunday -045am Children, and .'duh Sunday School a nt and n p m 30 p.m Junior and Worship ' Senior High W. d of Life Clubs. o m Men’s Prayer Ilicsday uni Bibk Studs IVcdnrvday 6.30 pm. ! yrs oM through 6th o' I ife Club-. 7 p in . ,ithri; 9 p.m. .Men’s Bible Study Beginning Sund-y. Dec. 5 at 10 a nt and continuing through the last Sunday m Febniary: “Jcmis Chri-t. the Prince ol Peace- • The Peacemaking Church." Sundas. Dec |9 .it II a.m. Chnstm is message and music. Sunday. IX c 19 at 6 p.m ‘Come As a (Tiild’- Christmas pro- COl NTRY CHAPFL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S M-37 Hwy.. Doss ling. MI 49050 Phone J69-721 -M)77. Res. Kim bcrly A Tallent. 9.30 a.in. Traditional Wot-hip Service; II a nt I’raisc Worship Service; Noon .dtcm.itc weekends Youth Group Tuesday Covenant I*r.'.ycr Group. Walncs-Jay 6:30 pm.. Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p in. Praise Band IVactkc. 2nd und 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ’s Qmltcis. Friday 6.30 pm., CPRChrivt’s Pian tor Recovery (meal small groups, sjxxial evntx or if you have a prayer lexjuxt. call lhe church office and see postings on W LB .site, www countrychapcL umc ore. SAINTS ANDREW & M Al l III AS IN’DEPEN DE NT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving) Sunday jchsvcek 9:15 a.»n. Morning Prayer (Holy Cnnu union the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 air. Holy Communion (each week) The Rector of S- Andrew A: Matthias i- Rt. Rev. David T. Hu-tuick Tin- church phone number i- 26‘>-795-2370 and the rectory number i- 269-948 ‘>327. Our church website is http:// Irax.to aiidniwin.'ttbtas Wc are pari of tlie Diocese ot rhe Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Chun, h of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer ul all our services. THREE RIVERS. MI - RobeirtEdger May, Sen KO H C. ’x* 2^ 915-57^' IlSSlINUSHRy ‘ JJ™’ mi iiionisi < ,!”H. i(r> W Green .Strvx-r. Hastings । 4t)(|58. Pastor D<m 1 OffivC hours arc Thur-dav 9 aan-3 r m.;1 xm to noon Sumfay morning worxh.p hmns. 9.15Conteri>P<Kn Service. 10:30 R‘’,I‘-',b' ‘„KnB Hum Traditional Wor­ ship Service. Sunday School lor PrcK-2nd and 3rd-5ih and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during b*xh wor­ ship service*. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a free meal every Tuesday from 5 to 6 pin. New Series. .40 Days of Love.. beginning October IOth1 LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting m the community room of Commercial Bank, 629 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml Pa-tor Scott Price. Phone; 269-918-0900 Website; www.hlegatccc.com PO. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 4*X)58. Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday life group 6 30 p m ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled churvh. Meeting at the Maple Ix.tl Grange. Huy. M 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nash­ ville. Mich 49073. Sun P»ai*c & Warship 10 30 a.m. 0 p m.: Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boy s Ac girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For informa­ tion call 616 731 5194 or 517- QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wc*! Paxtor Ken Vaught. (616) 915 9392. Sunday Worship 10.Wa.in.; P.O. Box 63. Hayings, Ml 49058. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation. Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and tod­ dler tbirth thiough age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a tn for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10’30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church. 4 years through 4th grade domis-cd prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6 30 p m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6.30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-Xth grade Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11: 34) a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. HOPE UNTIED GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 1st Sunday in Advent,. Nov. 28 • M-37 37 South al M-79. Rev. Worship 8:00 & 10 45 a.m.. Rich, Moore. Pastor. Church Sunday School 9:30. Quarterly phoni 269-945 4995. Church Mission Ingathering for Trinity wwvv hopeum.org. Website:: Seminary. Men’s and Women’s " “ Church Fax No.: 269-818.0007. Alcoholics Anonymous 7’00; Church Secretary -Treasurer, ‘ Women’s Al-Anon* 7:00. Linda Bel-on. Office hours, Wednesday, Dec. 1 Supper at 6 Tuesday. Wedm by, Thursday 9 p m. Worship at 7 p.m.239 E. am to *2 pm. North St., Hastings. 269-945­ 9:30 am SuntLy Schixil; 10.45 am 9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945­ Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 2698 Pastor Amy Luckey. to 7 p ni.: Sunday evening service httpJ7v> w ttidiseov ergr.iee.oq; 6 pm, SonShlnc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) tScptcmber thru May), I IRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH hics^ Thunk from 9-11:30 am, 405 N. M-37, Hastings. Ml 12-2:30 pnr, Tuesday 9 am Men’s 49058. 1269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Bible Study at lhe church. left Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Wednesday 6 pm • Pioneers (meal Services: 9 a,m. Traditional served) (October ihni May). Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday Wednesday 6 pin - Jr. High Youth School for All Ages; 11 a.m. (mc.il served) (Octoberihni May). Contemporary Worship Service. 6 Wednesday 7 pin • Prayer p.m. Youth Group. 6 p.m. Meeting Thursday 9:30 uni Children s Chrixtmav Program Women’s Bible Study. Rehearsal.. Nursery and Children's W'orship available dur­ ing both services. Visit us online COMMUNITY BAPTIST at ))AMLhialdiui£hhdxiings.or|' CHURCH and our web log for sermons at: 502 East Grand. Hastings; Floyd till pJJiui tiiub prci by j cum.bJ og Hughes, Pastor; Gerald Finney. ipt'UuuL' Friday - 9 a.m. Music Sunday Services: |0 a m.. Picklcball. Saturday - |0 ajn. Praise Team; 5.30 p.m. Advent Worship Service; 6 p in Evening Worship Service. Monday - 5 Service; 7 p in. Thursday, Bible p.m. Picklehall Wednesday - 5 Shi.ly and Prayer. Call 2<>9-94Xp.m Ptckleb.ill 2673 for additional information. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: H HASTINGS 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab osley 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 [ _____Robert Edger May tu'iOI'„1,'Pd dtawh’ IW B 11B S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, Ml - Renee Daniels, age 45. of Hastings, passed away Monday, November 22. 2010 after a two year fight with cancer. She was born May 26. 1965 in Novato, CA on Hamilton Air Force Base, lhe daughter of Lindon I:. Daniels and Carolyn M. Milbourn. She attended Hastings High School, gradu­ ating in 1984. Renee loved working with people. She held many positions as a wait­ ress and retail clerk, but her passion was nursing. She was a member of Confession of Truth Ministries and loved talking to people about her faith in God. Renee enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking. Christmas crafts, and baking with her chil­ dren. Her favorite pastime was visiting peo­ ple at coffee shops, w here she would inspire them to enjoy life. She is preceded in death by her father, Lindon Daniels; grandfather. Frank Hewitt; grandfather. Izslie Daniels and grandmother. Betty Daniels. She is survived b> her fiance. Rod Allen of Hastings; daughter. Shandi Kosbar of Hastings; daughter. Chcrie Kosbar of Hastings; son. Raymond Kosbar of Hastings; her grandtnotl Ik’’eu Hewitt of Hastings; mother.Carolyn (Rob) Mob. urn of Hastings; stepmqtluL, Valenc Daniels of Hastings; sister./RUa (John) Kubck of Hastings; sister, Jthonda (Matt) Sylvester of Hastings; stepsister. Stephanie Milbourn of White Cloud; .stepsister. Tiffany (Ron) Apsey of Hastings; stepbrother. D.J. (Michelle) Hewitt; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins ;md special friends. Due to her battle with cancer. Rod and Renee were not able to marry, but she is also survived by his family, daughter, Kerri Allen, son. Rudney Allen Jr.; grandchildren, Savannah /Mien and J.C. Tucnessen; mother. Shirley Kidder; sister, Luanne Potter; broth­ er. Ed Kidder; sister. Teresa Dinger. Memorial contributions can be made to the family for help with the funeral expense. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2010 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Funeral senices immediately follow the visitation at 3:30 p.m. Pastor Jane Woodmansee officiating. Internment at Mt. Hope cemetery. A luncheon will follow the services at Hope Township Hall and then a Life Celebration will continue al John and Rita’s, 3245 Worgess Rd., Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memon to the family, (gir­ rbach funeralhome.net). age 88. of Three Rivers, passed away on hiesday, November 23, 2010 at his home in Kalamazoo, follow ing a brief illness. He was born on January 20, 1922 in Three Risers, the son of Edgar F. and Annis (Miller) May. Bob had been a lifetime resident of this area. He graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1941. Boh entered the United Stales Navy in Oct. 1942 and served aboard the U.S.S. Muslin for 36 months during WWI1. He was honorably dis­ charged in Oct. 1945 as a SoM 2nd Class. Bob retired from Armstrong Machine Works in Feb. of 1984 after 42 years of serv­ ice as a machinist. He was a life member of the Three Rivers B.P.O.E *124«. Past Exalted Ruler, Past District Deputy and Board Member of which he served as chair­ man for many years. Bob also was active in Boy Scouts and served as Scoutmaster of the Methodist Church Group He w as a member of the First Presbyterian Church of which he also served as an elder and Youth Group Leader. He was a member of tire American Legion MiceShutes Post #170. Bob also enjoyed and was a very talented photographer in his spare time. Mr. May was preceded in death by his par­ ents; one sister, Mrs. RJ. (Emma) Mino; one great-grandson, Caleb Campbell; and his lov­ ing wife, Dorothy (Abshire) May, whom he married on Sept. 13, 1943 in Three Rivers, and who passed on January 29, 2008. They enjoyed many years of camping, golfing, and traveling, especially to their retirement home in Mission. TX. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, one daughter. Debra M. (Robert) Manin, of Mattawan; one son, Robert L. (Deb) May. of Hastings; grandchildren. Robert (Sandy) May, Kevin (Sarah) May. Amy May, Zachary (Carey) May, Lisa (Bill) Henschel. Emily (Craig) Campbell, Scoit Martin; 13 great­ grandchildren; one great-great granddaugh­ ter. Tlie family of Robert May will receive friends from 11 ini. until the time of service at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Nov. 27, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Ccntreviile with Rev. Randall Painter officiating. Memorials may be donated to the First Preshj.crian Church. Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, or the Elks Crippled Children’s Fund. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Hohncr Funeral Home. Three Rivers. Call 945-9554 anytime to place your ad in the Hastings Banner and reach thousands of area homes- Kalamazoo. . Mary was born July 16, 193- in Hamtramck, the daughter of Joseph and Lottie (Romanlowski) Jozwiak. She graduat­ ed from Denby High School in 1950. Mary moved to Hastings in 1966 from Detroit. She was married to Jerome Matel who died in 1958. Mary enjoyed being with her family, reading, and her flower garden. Mary married William J. Coolidge on January 8. I960, the} co-owned the Urbandale Shell Station for 32 years. She was a member of St. Rose Church and was a World Vision Children sponsor for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband and sons, Kenneth Matel, Philip Matel, Jeff Coolidge; and a sister, Diane Danforth. Mary is survived by her husband. Bill Coolidge; three sons, Steve Matel. Andy Matel (Brenda Koehler). Michael Coolidge; a daughter, Sharon (James) Giffen; 13 grand­ children; five great-grandchildren, many nieces und nephew s. Memorial contributions can Ik* made to the American- Cancer Society. ’ A funeral mass was held Wednesday. November 24, 2010. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Richard Altine Celebrant. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are b} the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (girrbachfuneralhomc.net). Have a Printing Need? , Graphics ■ Area churches asked to submit holiday events Area churches are beginning to plan for special sermons and events during Advent and leading up special services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Das. As in the pa.it the newspapers of J-Ad Graphics will prim a schedule of events in area churches that are free and open to the public during the holi^)' season. These events will be printed on a space-available basis. . Churoh personnel who would like informa­ tion included in ihe paPers should send informa­ tion on events, with ?ute,li,ne and kKation 10 Patricia Johns al .^cia^j-adgraphics com. The deadline for ’.hmi‘»sions each ''eck *s Tuesday at It) a n. nie-e-mail should include the name, addr^s and telephone number of the church. For additional rising information, call 269-945-9554 HASTINGS. MI - Mary Ann Coolidge, age 78. of Hastings, died on Friday. November 19. 2010 at Borgcss Medical Center in 1351 N.M-43 Hwy. P.O- Box 188 ' Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 We Have a Colorful Solution... Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black and white forms let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you'll be proud of. Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your prinli|,g ncc<k no how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! Publishers of: •Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder •Sun & News •Lakewood News •Maple Valley News •Marshall Chronicle & Community Advisor •Battle Creek Shopper •Lowell Ledger & Buyers' Guide To contact one of our Printing Specialists Call: Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 25. 2010 — Page 7 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... f Christensen of EDWARD JONES 'e(/hy Mark Entire county once known as Barry Township Charitable giving: a “win-win” activity Hometowns, author, expressions are source of some township names Barn County’s township divisions were as they are today when the first issue of the Banner appeared in 1856. A brief review of this evolution given here­ with is derived from a history of the county by J. G. Naglcr that appeared in the Banner of June 13, 1895, and an article concerning the derivation of the township names by M. I.. Cook, that was published in the issue of July 31. 1941. 7 County first Barry IV p. The entire area of our present county was known as Barry Township in 1836, named so in honor of Gen. William F. Barry, postmaster general in the Cabinet of President Andrew Jackson. In 1838, this area was divided into four townships, equal in size as follows: Tlie southwest quarter (comprising the present townships of Orangeville. Prairieville. Barry and Hope) was called Barry Township. The northwest quarter (comprising the present townships of Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Rutland and Irving) was named Thomapple Township. The southeast quarter (comprising lhe pres­ ent townships of Baltimore. Johnstown. Assyria and Maple Grove) was called Johnstow n Township. The northeast quarter (comprising the pres­ ent townships of Carlton. Hastings, Castleton and Woodland) was named Hastings Township. Becomes four-township county By act of the legislature in March 1838, this four-township area became Barry County with the first election of township officials to be held in April of that same year. Early in 1839, Yankee Springs Township was formed from lhe .southern half of Thomapple Township. Therefore, five Barry County townships - Barry. Johnstown. Hastings, Thomapple and Yankee Springs participated in this election. Polling places were designated as follow s: Johnstown - at the home of William P. Bristol; Barry - at the home of John Mills; Yankee Springs - The “Mansion House” at Yankee Bill’s Tavern; Thomapple - al lhe home of Benjamin S. Dibble; Hastings - at the home of Slocum H. Bunker. One-hundred and eighty-four votes were cast at this first election in March 1838. with the following officers named; Stephen V. R. York, judge of probate; Willard Hayes, sher­ iff; Thomas S. Bunker, clerk; Abner C. Parmalee, register of deeds and Charles W. Spaulding, treasurer. Boards of supervisor* had been abolished just previous to this election. Therefore, three men. Calvin G. Hill, John Bowne and Nelson Barnum, were named to the board of county commissioners. These men were elected by the whole county rather than by townships and comprised the first legislative body of this county. Commissioners replaced In 1842. this board of commissioners sys­ tem was repealed in favor of a board of super­ visors composed of one supervisor from each township - a system that has continued to this day [19411. . It is also interesting to note that in 1841 the west half of Barry Tow nship (comprising the present Prairieville and Orangeville town­ ships) was organized as Spaulding Township. In 1843. Spaulding Township was renamed Prairieville Township and in 1847. this area was divided into the present Prairieville and Orangeville townships. Facts known about the derivation of the various township names arc as follows: Assyria - While that township was a part of Johnstown, a post office within its present iimits was culled Assyria. After .he .ownship was separated from Johnstown J eb. 29.1K44, the name of the post office was grs<.n to the township. The first town meeting ssas held at he home of Cleveland Ellis, who was elected Jhe fi«t supervisor. Forty-three votes were cast John S. VanBrunt was chosen clerk, v nint later moved to this city and lor V“nv vean operated the horse-driven bus many y P\ an(j fronJ (|ie passen­ ger depoTwbidr was then the present freight . Until 1849. this (ownship was “fnXstown but was informally Chrisa part of Johns o |ca<jing tened Balu.no ^^hip who came from men in the , x,12. Thomas Dowling, Baltimore. Ma. u was ,laincd. and after whom.law, bolh frol„ Andrew MMd fanil. o„ section 15. 1 of b arry County was once a Barrv .. A 1 Tow«ship of Barry, single township dlc county was By legislative K^Jiips ihe Miulhwestern divided into f R;jrfy Township and quarter, being €‘ . ,a was funned the U T” ’lownX O""8CVilkPniriovillo. B^^JiyTpun of Hastings Xhi^-Xwd in 1K42 and ........ Carlton al lhe suggestion of Zebulon Barnum, a pioneer who came from Carlton, N.Y. Castleton - Castleton was a pari of Hastings Township until it was a separate township in 1842. William P. Wilkinson, an early settler there, named it after his native New’ England village, Castleton, Vt. Hastings City - A Detroit banker. Eurotus P. Hastings, was the owner ot a large tract of land, including lhe present limits of the city ot Hastings. Tlie site of Hastings was designated as lhe county seal and was named Hastings in honor of lhe Detroit banker mentioned. Thai was in 1837, when four men living in Marshall purchased the land from Mr. Hastings and laid oul the plat for the future county seat. Hustings Township - The name Hastings given to the county seat was also, by act of the legislature, given to Hastings Township when it was organized. Hope - This township was part of Barry until 1850, when it was set apart and named Hope. Salmon C. Hall, then a representative in the state legislature, gave the name Hope to this township because he remembered a pecu­ liar expression which a pioneer resident of lhe township. William M. Campbell, often used in referring to conditions, as he frequently did. Campbell would say that he ’’hoped things would improve by and by.’’ Some peo­ ple tried to change the name to Cedar Creek Township but the movement failed. Irving-A. E. Bull, the first settler in Irving Township, took up 40 acres on section 33, where he resided for a lime. His holdings also included whal became afterward known as Bull’s Prairie in Rutland Township. Previous to a legislative act of 1839, Rutland was a part of Yankee Springs and whal is now Irving was a part of Thomapple. In 1839. the present Irving and Rutland townships were designat­ ed as the Township of Irving by lhe legisla­ ture. Bull was a great admirer of Washington Irving and asked that lhe township be given that name in honor of his favorite author. In 1847. Rutland was formed from the southern half of Irving Township. Johnstown - In 1837. the four townships of Assyria, Maple Grove, Baltimore and Johnstown constituted one township, which was called Johnstown. A Quaker preacher, John Mott, living in Jackson County, pur­ chased a large tract of land in the southeastern part of Barry County, where he intended to locate a colony of Quakers. In accordance with Quaker custom, Mott was always called John by his Quaker brethren. Early settlers and land seekers who came into the area des­ ignated it as “John’s Town” because of his large holdings of land. So, when the county was divided into four townships, the south­ eastern quarter was named Johnstown. The project of settling a colony of Quakers in thal area was abandoned and the Mott tract of land was sold to other settlers. In 1844. the town­ ship was divided, lhe west half retaining the name of Johnstown and the cast half became Assyria. In 1849. the northern half of Johnstown was set apart as lhe Township of Baltimore. Johnstown retained its present name and the limits which it has today. Maple Grove - Maple Grove was a part of Johnstown Township until 1844, when it became a part of Assyria Township. It was said to have been christened Maple Grove by lhe wife of one of its early pioneers. The name was probably suggested by the great number of maple trees in the area. Orangeville - This township was a part of Prairieville until 1847, when the legislature set it apart and gave it its present name. The name was given at the suggestion of Peter Falk who wanted it called Orange, in memo­ ry of the name of lhe Ohio township from which he moved to Michigan. Since there was another Michigan township called Orange that name was rejected. A compromise was reached by calling the township “Orangeville.” Prairieville - Until 1841, this township was a part of Barry Township. In that year, what are now Orangeville and Prairieville townships were set apart under the name of Spaulding, in honor of C. W. Spaulding, a pioneer who bought a farm in the township in 1834 and moved there in 1835. He was prominent in the early history of the township and of the county. There is no definite record of why lhe name Prairieville was selected. However, lhe prairie land found in Gull Prairie extends north from Kalamazoo County into Prairieville Township. That prob­ ably accounts for the name. Anyway, in 1847 Spaulding was divided into tlie two townships of Orangeville and Prairieville. Rutland - This township was a part of Yankee Springs and then of Irving. It was set up as an independent township in March IM7. The name was given at the suggestion of Winslow W. Ralph, one of (he early set­ tlers, who came from Rutland, Vt., and wished to honor his former home. Thomapple - This township received its name from the Thornapple River. The river Thanksgiving is » Fkicatioini" thankiu| for those charitable. e< ’ • and ivligi0Us group* that provide > ^unity with valuable services. An . be a good time to consider sUPP A ^esc groups because, if you coning ’More the y^ over, you may dn , • * do,ng good" through valuable tax To illustrate lhe benefit ol the;.c deductions, let’s assume you're i" 1 'F * * lax bracks ]f you eivc $100 to a quanta charity, you can deduct $100 (will! a >“* benefit of $25) when you file your .axes. Consequently, ,hc real cost of your donation is Jus 75 ($|()o minus the $25 tax savings). . As you consider your chantable gifts, keep the following points in mind: • You must donate no< just pledge. You can make a pledge to donate, but the amount is not deductible until you actually pay q. • You must contribute to a qualified charita­ ble group. For your gift lo be deductible, it must go to a qualified tax-exempt organiza­ tion — either a religious group or a group thal has received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. If you’re unsure if the group }ou want to support is tax-exempt, just ask. • You must itemize. To claim a charitable deduction, you must itemize deductions on your luxes. Thus far. we’ve talked only about cash gifts. But you may have other financial assets, such as stocks, that you can give to charitable groups, and these gifts also can cam you tax benefits. For example, suppose you give $500 worth of stock in XYZ Company to a charita­ ble group. If you're in the 25% tax bracket, you can deduct $125 when you file your taxes for 2010. But by donating the XYZ stock, you avoid paying any capital gains taxes you might have incurred if you had sold the stock yourself. Making charitable gifts now may help you reduce the size of your estate and potentially lower any future estate lax burden on your heirs. Right now. federal estate tax laws are in flux, but it’s possible that, one day, your estate might be large enough to generate estate taxes. If you wanted to formalize your charitable gifts and help your estate planning, you might consider establishing a charitable remainder trust. Under such an arrangement, you’d place some assets, such as stocks or real estate, in a trust, which could then use these assets to pay you a lifetime income stream. When you establish lhe trust, you may be able to receive a tax deduction based on the charitable group’s “remainder interest" — the amount lhe charity is likely to ultimately receive. (This figure is determined by an IRS formula.) Upon your death, lhe trust would relinquish the remaining assets to Ute charitable organi­ zation you’ve named. Keep in mind, though, that this type of trust can be complex. To establish one. you'll need to work with your tax and legal advisors. In any case, be generous during this season of giving. You’ll be helping a charitable group accomplish its worthy goals — and you may be helping yourself when tax time arrives. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regard­ FROM TIME TO TIME, from previous column Public Notices in Newspapers. Your Right to Know. Delivered Right to Your Door. '• Ihiss auto ----------- --- rf~ Jeny Lancaster, MjsW Mcdunc Alignment.................. Filter hw” CO<M*ion « Auto Body 2295 Soulh m-37 Hwy-. 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Reported changes are from the previous week. 24.49 Alina Group +.11 AT&T 28.01 -.23 CMS Energy Corp 17.87 +.15 +1.44 Coca-Cola Co 63.52 30.74 Dow Chemical Co +.18 Exxon Mobil 68.83 -.11 +1.37 Family Dollar Stores 49.36 16.57 First Financial Bancorp -.59 +.27 Flowserve CP 105.51 Ford Motor Co -.68 15.83 Inti Bus Machine 142.96 +.72 JCPenney Co 32.51 +1.71 Johnson & Johnson -.38 62.76 49.14 +20 Kellogg Co 78.96 +1.54 McDonald’s Corp Pfizer Inc 16.57 -.03 -.54 Sears Holding 64.35 Spartan Motors -.02 5.09 TCF Financial +.25 13.31 -.48 Walmart Stores 53.78 Public Notice suggested by the fact thal the township was so densely covered with woods. Yankee Springs - This township received its name in a peculiar manner. Henry Leonard and family, and with them a young man named Charles Paul, were driving toward Thomapple Township. When they reached the springs which gave the name to Yankee Springs, they stopped to eat their dinner and to quench their thirst with the fine spring water. Later a stranger joined them. Their talk revealed the fact that all of them had come from New England, and were therefore enti­ tled to be called Yankees. Someone in the party suggested lhe name “Yankee Springs” should be given to tlie area where they were dining. Accordingly, young Paul stripped the bark from one of lhe large trees near lhe springs and caned lhe name Yankee Springs upon thal tree. William Lewis, who estab­ lished his hotel there, was proud of the name and used it in connection with his tavern. Yankee Bill is the one given lhe credit for naming the new township Yankee Springs. Calvin Hill, a prominent pioneer living in lhe northern part of the township, did not like that name. His neighbor and friend, Nathan Barlow, was then a member of die legislature. Through him. Hill had the legislature changed the name of the township to “Gales,” in honor of the New York town from which Hill came. “Yankee Bill" Lewis was wralhy when he found the name had been altered and stirred up enough opposition so that die fol­ lowing legislature restored the name - and Yankee Springs it has been ever since. ‘Tm repair dollars J> Wte st’ ----- STOCKS------ Without official was so named because of lhe abundance of Thomapple trees growing on and near its banks. The township, organized in 1838, at first included Irving; Rutland and Yankee Springs. Woodland - This township was included with Carlton. Casileun-wfiJ Hastings as one township until 1842/wTAn it was made a township by itself. The nine was probably 24 Hours ing your situation. This article was written hy Edward Jones for use hy your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. .----------- �Page 9 - Thuisday. November 25 2010 - The Haot'ngs Banner Hastings Middle School names honor roll students sell' food product' al only By Elnlnc Gnrlock 11k* bip weekend h here Chrismias ‘Round (he- Tow n takes place Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Yard signs have been pul in place mi it will not lx* neces­ sary for local people to wonder which house on this or that road is the right place. Lunch is being served at lhe VFW Hall on IXipper I ake Street and a!<o at Pleasant Valley I nited Brethren Church w est of tow n on M-50 at Bell Road. Tlie Depot Complex on Emerson Street will have a sale of baked goods, many crafters and Schechters’ pickles and relishes. Several homes plus the library. Kathy ’s Flowers and others will have clever crafts for sale. Brochures are available in many Mores and also at each stop Shoppers who visit all stops and turn in a signed brochure w ill be eligible to win a door prize. Maps are included on the brochures The Depot Complex will be open not only Friday and Saturday for lhe community event, but w ill be open not only Friday and Saturday for the community event, but also Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. for visitors who may wish to see the museum exhibits. Central United Methodist Church will hold its semiannual Christmas cantata Dec. 5. at 4 p m in the sanctuary. Tlie title is The My stery and the Majesty. The director will be Ginny Krukcnga and the organist Patricia Werdon. A fax' will ottering will benefit the Lakewood Community Christmas Basket program. The Christmas basket program is under lhe direction of Lakewood Community Council w hich is a coalition of many churches w ithin the Lakevvixxl school district. The churches are asked to provide a certain number of gifts for a specific age group. Additional socks, caps and mittens arc provided for children. Canned goods arc solicited through the schools. Cash is used for buying quantity goods from a Grand Rapids agency which Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 the MSI' Fxixrimenial •'1^)thbnl>he5 each year l.<Kaldci»iM'l'Kn'id » ihejr cntnbuOther business pcopk ‘ vujtfs packing lions, hvin City proVido P h boxes. r aflcr nCxt. specific teams. Friday, the boxes To thal point. the boxes are identified on b> a number and size of the rec.prent faW Names are not added until just before dcltv CtM.ny workers are needed on Samrday to deliver: Pickup tracks and vans are veo a clid. and so are strong backs. The Sunfield SPYS are organized with.workers who make their lists of their routes. Delivery takes abou two hours. Often there are isolated homes th.d require only one stop. Delivery- begins at 9 a m. Saturday. Advancing age of members has reduced the number Irom Clarksville, so younger brawny guys are needed. Woodland usually has need of local delivery people. Due to shortage of drivers, those delivering m Lake Odessa often make multiple trips. The turkey dinner at Sebewa United Methodist Church Saturday drew nearly twice the usual number of patrons. The host group was thrilled to have so many diners. At the November meeting of MARSP, Lakewood schools had three new retirees. This was in addition to a dozen others from Lakewood. The fixxl was prepared by stu­ dents at Heartlands A lady from Montcalm County spoke on the need for seniors to be income tax preparers and finance mentors along with other roles. Funds were collected for Christmas gifts to go to Eight-Cap recipients. Tlie next meeting will be in February at which time recruitment begins for new retirees to become members. Each of the five United Methodist Church within Lakewood School district were well represented Sunday afternoon at Lakewood United Methodist Church to meet with district superintendent Robert Huntley for lhe required charge conference, an annual event. Each pastor was asked to briefly tell some­ thing exciting that had recently happened. The answers were quite varied. Each group had its agenda. Voting was done on pastoral salary', fay speakers, nomination for church duties in lhe coming year. The host church served light refreshments in lhe gathering area at the front entrance. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 461 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 461 AMENDING SECTION 90-453 OF ARTICLE VI. DIVISION 10 OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, REGARDING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN THE A- O ZONE was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 22nd of November 2010. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. . Thomas E. Emery, nssiew City Clerk TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PJ4'ASJFLlAKIkJS,OJlCE JhaUvEublic Hearing will be held by the Prairieville TQWfltyijp-J?Janmng^.ojnmjsAiQn^n_p_j>ccmber 15, 2010 at 7;QQ RM, at the Et^gvjJJiLLoyynshipJl-JLJjQJ.llj witbin the Township. nEASEJAKEJSim<^ilia.LthejleMsHQ_b^M6Ld^LiUhisJPiibll£jl^ii^ include,j’n.-brivLJ.hUp.lta’ng; Hastings Mlddk School has released its honor roll fOr Ur. rjrM marking period of the 2010-11 school vcar I lis’bhonois include .stu­ dents who earned ;l 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average. ShitjcnlH with a C»PA ‘»f 3.0 achieved HoftOrs status- An ’ indicates a 4.0 grade point average Sixlli grade High honors Mara All:tn> cheyann Arens, ’Megan Backe. ‘Jenelle Bailey. Abigail Baker. Jacob Baldry, Michael Banister. Olivia Barrett. 'Brianna Beck, xCody Beck. Kipling Beck, Man Bleam. Lauren Bloom. Alexis Bloomberg. Skylcr Brower. Destiny Burch. Kayla Burger, ♦Zoe Campbell. Calvin Cappon, Zackary Carpenter. Chloe Case. *Kaylcigh Col|jns> »Jonathan Cook. Matthew Craven, Kaylie Crum, l-acic Cunningham. 'Abigail Czinder. 'Samuel Dakin. Jordan Davis, Hannah DeZwaan. Jacoh Dunn. Henna Ehredt. Elijah Evans, !>>gan Fish, Lucas Fox. Stevie Fuhr. Aaron Gibson. Morgen Hall. Rilcc Hammond, Tori Harding. Amanda Harp. Claire Harris, Ethan Hart. Jazminc Heath, Shadrach Hedger, ♦Elizabeth Heide, Kourtncy Hubbert, ♦Hailey Hughes, 'Madeline Hutchins, Hannah Joerin-Honiing, ’Samuel Johnson, Alexis Kelmer. Daniel Koncska. Katie Kuzava, ♦ Liberty Larsen. ‘Jack Longstreet. Breanna Martinez. 'Olivia Mead. Mary-Jean Miller, 'Samantha Mitchell, Cassidy Monroe. Salina Montes. ♦Megan Morawski, Hailey Neal. Jounii Neil, Jordan Nelson, Jacklynn Nevins. Christina Ostcrink. ♦Emily Pattok, Timbrcc Pederson, Alexandra Perkins. Willard Pierce. Devin Planck. ♦Kathryn Pohl, Amanda Pyrznski. Ramsie Rairigh, ‘Alexis Replogle, Samantha Richardson. Brocken Rickert. ‘Alan Rivera. Zachary Sanders. Charlie Simpson, Tyler Slocum. Ryan Smelker, Kimberly Smith. ♦Madison Smith. Madeline Solmes. Emily Sprague. ‘David Stephens. Charles Surratt, Dravcn Sutherland. Hunter Tobias, Emily Turashoff, Reese VanHouten, Kianna Vanicr, Sarah Vann, Justin Voshell. A us ton Walsh. Sarah Watson, ♦Katherine Weinbrechl. Brneden Wescott, ‘Dylan Williams, Lauren Wolfcnbargcr. Troy Yoder and Bailey Zelasko. Honors Madison Andrews, Virginia Arcchiga, Brianna Arens, Morgan Armour. Keegan Belanger. Jascc Brown. Cole Chester. Chyanne Claspill, Heidi Cooper. Jason Coykendall. Zackary Cummings. Colin Cusack. Christopher fOivis, AnJee Gerber. Megan Gier. 'Dpfttii Glasgow, William Green, Justin Greer, Dakotah Harrington. Austin Healy. Adriana Hoffman. Carolynne Huebner. Alexis Jousma. Aulbany Kaufman. Nicholas Larabce, Makenna Lowell. Ray mon Luna, Elizabeth McCrackin, Zachcry Mesecar. Julianna Parker. Samantha Pennington. Elizabeth Somervell. RileyStark. Andrew Stout. Alyssa Taylor. Cathrine Tossava, Joshua Ulrich, Camille Van Dien. Drew Westworth and Josephine White. Seventh grade High honors Macey Acker. Benjamin Anderson, Nicholas Baum, Jade Boersma, ‘Justin Carlson, *Andres Carmona. Carter Carpenter, Clay Coltson, Lynlce Cotton. Madeline Dailey, ‘Aaron Denny, Sarah Dittman. Sarah Ellwood. 'Elijah Flood, Thomas Furrow. Faith Garber, ‘Scott Garber, ♦Caroline Garrison, /Mtdrew Gee. * Abigail Girrbach, Dylan Gleeson. Zlatko Granzow. ♦Aaron Hamlin, Taylor Harding. Charles Hayes, ‘Austin Haywood, Lczlie Herrington. ♦Daniel Hooten, #Katie Jacob. 'Michael James, ♦ Brittney Johnson. * Caleb Keech, Kaitlyn Keeler, »Anna Kendall. Justice Lamance, Thomas Lindsey. Maria Lopez. ♦Shelby Mack. “Alexander Maurer. ♦Matthew Maurer, ♦Rebecca Maurer, ♦Maryn McCausey, Alex McMahon. ♦Emalee Metzncr. Emma Morawski, George Murphy, ^Margaret Nicholson-Marsh. Tanner Olmsted, Raelee Olson. Katie Pack. ♦ Krylan Pederson. *KyIie Pickard. *Owen Post. Jacqueline Rosenberg Trevor Ryan. Mitchell Sarhatt, *Adam Shaeff«r- Me&an S,a?eh Samantha Slatkin, ‘Jesslyn Slaughter. ♦Rachel Smith *’j ee Stowe. ♦Kaetlynne Teiinessen, XnwndJ Thomas Leah Thompson. 'Antonia Tompson. Connor Wales, Mikayla Warner. *fi>eoh "ilgu-; ‘Nathan Wilkins Madeline Youngs and 1\ler Youngs. Zachcry Allyn, Ja^pelihe Anderson. Alex 1. A request by Terry & Wendy Geerligs, 11381 North Drive, Plainwell MI 49080 for a Special Land Use Permit to allow the alteration of an existing deck into a 3-Season room approximately 12’ x 18’ in size. A portion of the existing deck is non-conforming due to a side yard setback of 7’. The subject property 12-320­ 029-10 is located within the “R2” Residential District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this niatter(s) to lhe below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary’ aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. ir>it. Jim Stoneburncr. Township Supervisor Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send thern The BANNER To subscr^e' call usat"’ M 269-945-9554 Beauchamp. Jeanne Bekampis, Emily Borton. Richard Buskirk, Zachary Carlson, Megan Carpenter. Tyler Checseman. Jordyn Coals. Emily Dc/vvaan, Kailcy Gilbert. Ashley Glurnm. Jordon Hoffman. Lance Horton. Ryan Horton. Samantha Hurst. Haley Johns, Dylan Lawrence. Hannah Leary', ZhiXiang Li. Johnna Love. Todd McConnon, Abigail McKeever. Brittany Moore. Connor Musculus, Sarah Olson. Thomas Patterson, Anna Pattok, Robert Perry, Sara Porter. Kchy Putter. David Rivett. Mckenz.ie Rudcsill, David Sayles. Emily Schultz, Jonathan Shcpler, Sakora Stout. Nicholas Surratt, Morgan Tolles. Cody Ulrich. Ciera VanNoty. Renee Walden, Angelika Washington, Brittney Wellman. Quentin Wigg. Katherine Wilcox. Noah Wilson. Travis Yoder and Jacob Zech. Eighth grade High honors Natalie Anderson. Hannah Bagley. ♦Jared Bailey. ♦ Kaitlyn Bancroft. ♦Matthew Banister. ‘Kathleen Beauchamp, * Peter ®eck, 'Karan Bhakta. 'Bethany Bridgman. 'Aaron Bronson, ‘Robert Carlson. Marshall Cherry, Christine Clark, "Ronald Collins, ‘Damon Cove, Sarah DcBolt, Autumn Demott, ’’Kourtncy Dobbin, Samuel Eastman. Brandi Ellwood. Caleb Engle. Drew Engle, ‘Mary Feldpausch. Hannah Franklin. Breanna Gillespie, 'Erin Goggins, Brandon Gray. Clare Green. Alex Harden. ‘Cole Harden. ‘Evan Hart. Taylor Hawthorne, Skyler Henion. ’Benjamin Hcrbslreith. Nicole Hunt, 'Alexandra Johnson. Altkia Johnson. Lucas Johnson. ■M,d.;.el John.rou. Ryjn Kinney. Mfimnuli L.Joye. Al ’I laubnugh. 'Very lz>nw». Kayfie '-""‘k-’'*-Maekenzic Maupin. William McMillian. 'Groce Meade. Abby Miller. <ha.Kel.ir Miller Jay Molctle. Mackenzie Monroe. -Patrick 'Murphy. Zachary Pennmrton. Adam Poxt. Jacob Pratl. A j«■' PfKc. Devin Prieur. Braxton frill. J.ielynn Purdum. Jaleel Ricli.nJ-.on. Jame-. Senaid. Jacob Sherman. 'Caleb Sherwood. Alexandre.. Shumway. Sarah Sixhcrry. ‘Jason Slaughter. Victoria Smith. Drew Stohcker, fRyan Thornburgh. Thornburgh. Teske. fRvan Mckenz.ie Samantha Traister. Parker Tyson, ’Naomi Watson, Samantha VanDicn. Danielle --------. Wezcll. Drew White-Tebo. Marshall Wood, 'Jacob Zimmerman and Jillian Zull Honors Sclinda Arcchiga. James Avery. Nicholas Beauchamp. Carter Bennett, Emilic Cans, Cheyenne Childers. Brendan Coykendall, Ashley Cranniorc. Riley Cusack. AArron Davis. Jason Gier. Selene Gonzalez. Bradle> Hall. Katelynn Horvat. Kelsey Howard. Duane Kissinger. Tillery Larsen. Kayla Loew. Travis Miller. Sarah Norton. Jessica O’Keefe. Tyler Owen. Mariah Pearlman. Joshua Pifer. 1 laleigh Pool, /Xshlcy Potter, Aaron Price, Kile Price? Daisy Randall, Erica Redman, Cheyanne Roush. Melia Timm. Madalin Trumbull. Alyssa Turashoff. Deanna Turashoff. Abbey VanDivcr. Andrew VanDivcr. Karlee Vaughan. Samantha Weigel. Amanda Woodmansee and Christa Wright. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 462 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings. Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 462 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970. AS AMENDED, BY DELETING. AMENDING, AND ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 90-961. AMEND­ ING SECTION 90-966(10 AND ADDING SECTION 90 - 967(10) REGARDING ELEC­ TRONIC SIGNS was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 22nd of November 2010. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review al the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. , ....... Thomas E. Emery. City Clerk HanBOEaKHHHBBflBmHBnMiKsannMi ov <v.._ 4"chign* \ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold public hearing on Tuesday, December 7,2010 at 7:00 PM in the Public Meeting Room within Village Offices, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml. The purpose of this hearing will be to review a proposed amendment to the Village Codes to address the ^Michigan Medical Marihuana Act |MMMAJ and to receive public comments thereon. Specifically, the ordinance would amend Section 78-6 of the Code to add definitions of Marijuana [AKA Marihuana. AKA Cannabis). Medical [use of] marihuana dispensary*; add section 78-52 to pro­ hibit medical marihuana dispensaries and; amend Section 78-832 prescribing the duties of the Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector and to provide for a savings clause and effective date. Any interested person is invited to attend this public hearing or may provide written comments to the Commission in person or by mail to the address noted above. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available during regular business hours 9 AM - 5 PM Monday thru Friday at the Village Office.^Any per­ son needing special accommodations should contact the Village Clerk a 269­ 795-3385 no less than 72 hours prior to the hearing date and time. Respectfully Kevin Me Laughlin Secretary Planning Commission Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner ) j| Over 64,000 Papers -flQ ^Oig*''ibftte<i Every Week! Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 8 Ptone(269)945.9554.Fax(269)Mssi92 �7ha Hastings Banner — Thursday, Novnmbor 25. 20 |G -- Pag* 9 School liaison program funding approved b> P°nwtto Ti.^,1. . . Shlff Commit,,.!* C"u?* ,,Oilr'1 »r S42.893 in |unilil|k. t?> approved Department’, sch.J, t;.” J0 C°Unl> S,,cnlf 2010 fiscal '« Payment fXf for the P“,d °U' °f ,hc Urab'v|- agtved n'1,.r'ci>’V commissioners the nm.. rt!-U ,lr source of funding for iriets ,hC r,Ve «I.WI dis. Disiri -f d ?C Ban> ln,erniv'diate School District or other sources. 1 ?ClO,ber ,he b,ard denied a request from Leal for the program to be funded at 100 perfn? °o ,1\2!>U) rate Of S5X’671 'vi,h m°ney rom the delinquent tax fund; plus an addi­ tional $51,153 from the diverted felons fund lor total of $109,824. In his appeals during previous board meetings. Leaf said that if the county did not hind the liaison program, union contracts would require him to lay off cadets who work in the control room of the Barry County Jail before the two liaison offi­ cers; then four deputies would have to be pulled from road patrol to replace lhe cadets in the control room. During the Nov. 16 committee-of-thcwhole meeting. Leaf said he was able to reduce his request for funding from lhe coun­ ty because the superintendents of four of the county's six school districts had signed letters of intent to contribute $15,000 to the school liaison program instead of the $5,000 they had agreed to earlier in the year. Leaf said while the superintendents of Hastings, Delton Kellogg. Thomapple Kellogg and Barry Intermediate School districts had all signed the letter of intent, he had yet to approach lhe superintendents of the Maple Valley and Lakewood school districts. He based his request on the assumption that at least one of lhe remaining two districts would also com­ mit SI5,(MX) to support lhe liaison program. Leaf said he had also made approximately S22.1XX) in cuts to his department’s budget anil had applied for a SIO.(XX) grant from Barry County United Way to defray the remaining cost of the estimated .$147,879 wages and ben­ efits for the two liaison officers. Tlie amount of lhe request is approximate- 7a of lhe nn ly 76 percent of lhe program's When approving ih 2011 budget the board approved funding for o mandated programs at 76 percent ot lv ’ Rutland charter Ju other bu\inc.\y, commisMOttf r* lilrl)r ( iluJdllowinR: Couniv • A three-year extension of County Administrator Michael Brown s emp oy t contract beginning Jan. 1. 2011, and en i g Dec. 31. 2013. Al Brown's request, his salary will remain at its 2010 level of $100,318 tor the 2011 fiscal year, with the stipulation mat any increases or decreases in 2012 and 2013 be made in accordance with the those a or cd to other county managers • ’Die county serving as the fiduciary agent for the for the United Way 4-H Building Strong Families grant application for April 1, 2011, to March 31. 2012, in the amount of approximately SI8,000. • Tlie county serving as the official appli­ cant and serve as lhe fiduciary agent for a Barry County United way grant application f or the 4-H program, for the period of April 1, 2011. through March 31.2012, in the amount of approximately $50,000. • The county child care budget summary as presented by Barry County Court Administrator Bob Nida. • Tlie transfer of $1,500 from the tempo­ rary salaries line item to the office supplies line item in the 2010 adult probation budget. • The airport commission to expend $8,500 for the local match for a the installation of a$54,(XX) Jet-A-Fuel storage and dispensing system nt the Hastings/Barry County Airport. • Signing of a Byrne JAG contract for the 2011 fiscal year from the state court adminis­ trator’s office (SCAO). Tlie contract allows lhe Barry County Adult Drug Court to contin­ ue receiving $100,000 in funds through the SCAO through 2011. ’Hie funds are used to cover personnel, fringes, contractual agree­ ments, supplies, and all operating costs asso­ ciated with die adult drug court. • A resolution to honor Shirley Rugg upon her retirement from the Barry County Department of Human Services Board after 12 years of sen ice. • An application to the Barry County United Way to request funding in the amount of $ 10.000 for the school liaison officers for lhe 2011-12 fiscal year. jfewbom babies Addilyn Lee Mulder, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Nov. 5. 2010 at 6:37 a m. to Sara Bustance and Matt Mulder of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Clayton Bustance age 3. Proud grandparents are Gary Bustance and Lauric Gibson of Hastings and Connie and Steve Mulder of Charlotte. Alyssa Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 13, 2010 al 6:24 p.m. to I .aura and Michael MacLeod of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. Carter Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 31.2010 at 12:29 a.m. to Sarah and Doug Morey of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. ***** Sophia Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8. 2010 at 2:29 p.m. to Jonathan and Amy Kalkman of Way land. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. Micah Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 27. 2010 at 4:53 p.m to Andrea and Colin Randall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs, and 21 inches long. Beau Nathaniel, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8,2010 at 7:58 a.m. to Nathan and Cyndi Brearley of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs, and 20 1/2 inches long. t +* McKayla Jordan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9. 2010 at 9:12 p.m. to Amanda VanSiclen and Josh Clark of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. if Ft* Jace Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24. 2010 at 8:27 a.m. to Katie Noteboom and Sam Acker of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. Apollo Jaze-Xavier, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 11, 2010 at 7:28 a.m. to Brayana Rose of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Alexis Madelin. born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24, 2010 at 11 15 a.m. to Lindsey and Matthew Harper of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. Jaden Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 5, 2010 at 4:04 p.m. to Alexis Mennell and Kyle Snider ol Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. »*» ♦» . J* A Marshall Mann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 20. 2010 at 2:15 p.m. to Beth and Joe Norton of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 5.5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Brendan Parker, bom at Ptennock Hospital on Nov. 7, 2010 at 1:57 a.m. to Brenda Sheldon of Middleville. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 1/2 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. Brooklyn Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 26. 2010 al 12:42 a.m. to Michelle and JadetfMiBer of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 inches long. Kaylee Jo Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 5. 2010 at 10:52 a.m. to Darcie Wolfgang and Jason Diomas of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. Shannon Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7, 2010 at 9.51 a.m. to Amanda Morrow and Rob Mekkcs of Caledonia. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Kelsi Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4. 2010 at 9:41 p.m. to Brian and Bri Simmons of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs and 18 inches long. Kiley Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 1 -)(H0 at 7:54 a nt. to Jennifer and Ben Fust of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 Adelyn Alisabeth, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 5, 2010 to Linsey Snider of Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. inches long. Daniel Kay, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov 7. 2010 al 10:28 p m.io Christy and Matt Jiles of Hastings. Weighing « lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. A N.“b87"’2on>r". !S' and M «”-« , of‘ Weighing 6 ibs. 0 ozs. and 18 Marriage licenses inches long. on r.“t. to Aaron and )L Weighing 7 lbs. 1 Bobbi Bauer of PWnwel. oz and 2<> Jong. township BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN L *• Kyle Lee Brodheck, Lake Odessa and Brittany Ann Denker, Woodland. Frederick Ernest Hayes, Hastings and Karen Jane Case, Hastings. INC-ORDINANCE text please TAKE notice' ihM ,t .1 V L 2010 meeting of the Huthn I (-1 ' N<,v«mber 10. the following Ordinance No. 2010 139 T*1? The oritfinil nnlin~ adopted, purchased by contacting tlv T C or a cop>’ Hawthorne. 2461 I ft u”', P R°bin XX' . ........ . CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2010-139 ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 10, 2010 EFFECTIVE; DECEMBER 3, 2010 □ t0 amend Chapler 220 <Zo"ing) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances to repeal in its entirety existing §220-111 pertaining to lake or stream access and keyhole development; and to add new provisions to said section pertaining to waterfront property development regulations applica­ ble to property in any zoning district with frontage on a navigable waterway, such as a lake or river, pro­ posed to be developed for a new subdivision, condominium/sile condominium, planned unit develop­ ment, multiple-family dwelling unit development (apartment building), or any other multi-lot/unit development. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECIJONJ. AMENDMENT OF §220-111 OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CQDE-QF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO WATERFRONT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Ch^ter 220 (Zoning), of the Rutland Charter Townfrift C-odc of ordinances, is hereby amended to repeal tn its entirety existing §220-111 pertaining to lake or stnarn access and keyhole development; and to add new provisions to said section pertaining to waterfront property development regulations applica­ ble to property in any zoning district with frontage on a navigable waterway, such as a lake or river, pro­ posed to be developed for a new subdivision, condominium/site condominium, planned unit develop­ ment, multiple-family dwelling unit development (apartment building), or any other multi-lot/unit development, reading as follows: “§220-111. Waterfront property development regulations. [Added November 10, 2010 by Ord. No. 2010-1391 A. Intendyd^cope applicability of regulations. The regulatjons jn this section are intended to apply when property in any zoning district with frontage on a navigable waterway, such as a lake or river, i? proposeti to be developed for a new subdivision, condominium/site condominium development, planned unit development, multi­ ple-family dwelling unit development (apart­ ment building), or any other multi-lot/unit development, in such a manner as to provide a right of use or access to the waterfront portion of the property t0 the owner(s) or occupant(s) of any other lot(s)/unit(s) within the development that do not have any direct frontage on the waterway, whether such right of use/access is by single-fee ownership, common-fee ownership, condominium document, easement, lease, license, or other arrangement. This type of use of waterfront property to provide waterfront access to non-waterfront lots/units in a develop­ ment is often known as developmental “funnel­ ing” or “^’holing”. The rego^h’on.s in this section are not intended to apply, and such regulations shall therefore not be appli*^’S() as to restrict any owner/occupant of a sing)e'^‘,rni|y dwelling on an existing water­ front sing)e‘^mily lot/condominium unit in any zoning district from allowing other persons access to the waterfront and waterway for noncomriiercia) recreational use, including such activities as swiinniing, fishing, boating, and sea­ sonal boat moorage al any dock that is otherwise permissible Pursuant to any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance (which does not include Inis section), in the same manner as the owne^0CCubanl of the waterfront lot/unit could use such lot/unit themselves. Such use and access is explicitly not intended to constitute development3* ^eyholing or funneling regulated by this secti°n of the Zoning Ordinance. -‘-01LfLUinvJiDd*/10JtL--Bvxb321iBii B. iniiiuDuni--^^^ n all zoning districts a new subdivision, condominium/site condominium development, planned unit development, multiple-family dwelling unit development (apartment build­ ing), or any other multi-lot/unit development, that proposes to provide a right of use or access to lhe waterfront portion of the property to the owner(s) or occupant(s) of any other lol(s)/unit(s) within the development that do not have any direct frontage on the waterway, shall provide an amount of lineal frontage (using a traverse line, not a meandering line) at the nor­ mal high water line of the waterway equal to at least the minimum lot frontage requirement applicable to the zoning district in which the property is located pursuant to the Schedule of Regulations in Article XX of the Zoning Ordinance (§220-73) for each lot/condominium unit or dwelling unit intended to have a right to use or access the waterway through such water­ front property either individually or in common with others. Any such waterway access lot shall also have a depth of at least 150 feet for the entire width of the access lot. c. Wakryvav access lot use limitations, A waterway access lot created in a new subdivision, condominium/site condominium development, planned unit development, multiple-family dwelling unit development (apartment build­ ing), or any other multi-lot/unit development, to which the developmental anti-funneling/antikeyholing minimum frontage and depth require­ ment applies pursuant to subsection B above, shall also be subject to the following use limita­ tions: 1. Not more than one dock shall be allowed for each lot/condominium unit or dwelling unit with a right to use/access the waterway- as determined pursuant to said subsection B. All such permissible docks and associated dock­ age or mooring of boats in such a develop­ ment shall be subject to all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance (if any) generally regulat­ ing docks/dockage, and to all other applicable ordinances of the Township. 2. Buildings and structures are not permissible on any portion of a waterway access lot creat­ ed pursuant to subsection B above, except for the following structures to the extent they are otherwise permissible and in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance: fencing: trash receptacles; boat I ramp; swings, slides, volleyball courts, and similar outdoor recreational facilities; picnic tables; and otherwise permissible docks as provided above. 3. Overnight vehicle parking is not permissible on any portion of a waterway access lot creat­ ed pursuant to subsection Q above. Any area of such a waterway access lot otherwise per­ missibly used for the non-ovemight parking of motor vehicles shall not be required to be paved, but shall otherwise be subject to all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance regulating parking standards and require­ ments. p Shoreline alteration and new channelization prohibited. In all zoning districts a new devel­ opment subject to this section shall not alter the existing shoreline of any waterway in such a manner as to intend to create or have the effect of creating new channels, canals, or additional shoreline for additional development lots/units or a waterfront access lot pursuant to subsection B above. Otherwise permissible shoreline alter­ ation pursuant to this subsection D shall also | conform with all laws and regulations of the Stale of Michigan applicable to such matters." SJXIU1NJ1 SEV^RABILIIY The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any part is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent juris­ diction it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect. Ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall lake effect on the eighth day after publication or on such later date as may be required by law. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk 7TS516U �^’0- ^ ^'«.20)0 - The HasHngs Banner LEGAL NOTICES lector attempting io co!^t ™£,'’™'s « Oebt coloftia.i-eo wia be used Io, ? ' Any i,'‘0,rni’t;Qn lhe MH Ian- „ “I?* P':,J»so. II you are ,n listed below MORTGAGE <?A,' r ”‘?T ?’ 'he nu,nbcr HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting M^Jf^****’ guests. Approved consent agenda Received Treasurer's Report Adopted 2011 Salary RcaoluWn « 2004 ,n lnshumen?°fr Vi'ovKft'1 Fch eSf^ 9' Loan A*«ni 3**Y*®3H0 Investors Trust Mortgage V?MC4 hv »«‘,CkM C<,rW'c3'«. Series 2004n'e rTdAd 0-'lea February 4. 2004 end 20100'OFnrw"oe 61 2010>n Instrument « ci I nw»d°r?h)C''?6 On "h’ch H^rtgao* there is r\L C tL^U0 a! tho da!o hereof the sum of Dr.'i7«S? ,T?°usarxl E’9ht Hundred Ninety-Five rS n? S'xty*S,x c*"ts ($80,895.66) including 2? 1 6 J ’,ar annum Under the power of sa’o 3d ,n £>vd mortgage and tho statute in such and Provided, notice is hereby given • «t s.ud mortgage wh' be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, nt yencuo« Circuit Court of Carry County at 1 OOPM on December 9, 2010 Said premises are situated m V.iage of Nashville, Barry County. •Actvgan. and are described as Lot 6 of Daniel Sta ey s Aod.t on to the Village of Nashv.lte, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Libor 1 of Plats Pago 4. Barry County Records. Commonly known as 403 Ph ladelphtt St, Nashville Ml 49073 Phe redemption penod shall bo 6 months I'om the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCI 600 3241a. in which caso tho redemption pen od sha i be 30 days from the date of such sato. or upon tho expiration of the notice required by MCL 600 324la(c), whichever is later. Dated: 11/11/2010 Wells Fargo Bank, N A, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of Juno 1, 200-1 Merrill Lvnch Mortgage Investors Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Senes 2004WMC4 Ass'gnee ol Mortgagee Attorneys: Polestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd. Su<!e 100 Rochester HC’s, Ml -18307 (248) 844-5123 Our Pre No. 10-29662 ASAP* 3807345 11/1172010. 11/18/2010. 11/25-2010. 12T) 2/2010 a-y.-? Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WiLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sale may bo rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be l.mitod solely to tno return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - De’ault has been made in tho cond.bans of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Dee Carpenter and Sandra May Carpenter, Husband and Wife, original mortgagors). to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Mortgagee, dated July 6. 2009, and recorded on July 14 2009 in instrument 2009071-10007307. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chaco Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is da rned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 08/100 Dollars ($207,587 08), including interest at 5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tne statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that sad mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubVc vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on December 9. 2010. Said premises aro si'uaied in Township of Maple Grove Barry County, M ch>gan. and are desenbed as: Commencing at the West 1/4 of Section I.Town 2 North. Rango 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan: thence South along the West line of Section 1. a distance of 900 Feet; tncnce North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 00 Seconds East 250 Feet; thence South 100 Feet to the Po nt of Beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 00 Seconds East 236 58 Feel; thence South 320 Feet thence South 69 Degrees 59 Minutes 00 Sc-ccnds West 486.58 Feet to the W«sl I ne of said Suction 1; thence North along the West line of Section 1. a distance of 220 Feet; thonce North 89 Degrees 59 M.nutcs 00 Seconds East 250 Feet; thunce North 100 Feet to tho place of beginning. Tho redemption penod snail bo 6 months from tho date of such sa’o, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. Dated; November 11. 2010 For more information, please call; FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmmgton Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Filo P334239F01 mii«i HM"°9 Paid outstanding bins Meeting adjourned at 8:50. Submitted by. Bonnin L Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by. Supervisor J.m Brown 77551WO NOTICE PURSUANT TO NOTICE Is hereby provided to Nico e Ehs Aaron Ehlers, the borrowers ^ .^□foperty (hereinafter •Borrower') rc9afdn9 Odessa Ml located at: 7915 Woodland Rd. Lake Ode->-> • 43“ho sorrower has iho nght to with too mortgage hoidcr or mortgage so • agent designated by lhe Mortgage Serverand-or Mortgage Hotter Io contact and ma has au horny to make agreements under ^CL sections 600 3205b and 600.3205c Is; Trott « Trott. PC-. 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 2 . Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 at (248 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing cojnse o y visiting the Michigan State Housingl Authority's webs-to or by caHmg the Mictegan State Housing Development Q ' 74P www michigan.gov/mshda or ot (666) 946-7444. If the Borrower requests a meeting w-th the agent designated above by contacting an 'Wfovedlmous­ ing counselor within 14 days from November 19, 2010, foreclosure proceedings w.H not be commcncud until 90 days after November 19. 2010. It the Borrower and me agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney The telephone number of toe State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service Is (800) 968­ 0738 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date November 25, 2010 For more information, please call. FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Hotter 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 File # 352761F01 77551500 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Victor N. Braendle and Debra L Braendle. husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc dated the 9?h day of June, AD. 2005, and recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on tho 16tn day of June. A D 2005. in Instrument No. 1146161 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to MorEquity. Inc., thru mosno assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at the dale of this notice, tor principal of S124.849 60 (one hundred twenty-four thousand eight hundred forty-ninu and 80//b0) plus accrued interest at 7.290% (seven point two nine zero) per­ cent per annum. And no suit proceedings at lav/ or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made und provided, notice is hereby given that on; the 9th day of December. AD, 2010. at 1 0000 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at publ.c auction, to lhe high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described m said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises arc described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel ol land situate in too City of Hastings. In toe County ol Barry' and State ol Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the City ol Hastings, County of Barry and Stale of Michigan: The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2, Block 13, DANIEL STRIKER S ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. Commonly known as: 624 North Boltwood PPN; 08-55-095-090-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date ol such sale Dated: November 11. 2010 WELTMAN. WEINBERG 6 REIS CO., L.P.A By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Wcltman, Weinberg A Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy. Ml 48084 • WWRv 10043902 t™.,, /.com with nm ilete listiMS from the Grand ggpids asset, tf kmtmf newustjng 3C5 S. Broadly (M-37) Hastings HI MARK POLL 1 cm 205 aaa-biu TMK455-’. M.irr.v... £->i v f ?.v . i'-.-J rare* c»e ■ ’>'>cd '4>~ 1 t-dhypc'.t H;.euvcw" t*.'J'3'4 erdit i-yy- Ayxn .'t c' tne t.i-’j vd ** ■;>■< o« th*” *'*■ * r / •'1 P--1 p S.-x. u cK' XO" y., U.. > ft *1.6*5/ acw55 r. •». •, He.'.itt N*sfsv '......... • • -WHOOP NEW LISTING heduced^ooo TUXJcJ - ’ - 1 • r»* j---*’» siu *2. H ■■■ ’• '*'• S •>* '.x 7 MITCH POLL c«w BRENT VAN BUREN H<;mv » 2«>« Ml 2V42 < u ? iMfcu 11‘ - rMOnte.': K't J® '-v m y. r5.^fay»r..<H.J zn .. ....... 1159 K. Real Estate SHOW AGrcUarnmTn h lb Buyl Local 1-269-945-0514 SIATE 0F MICHIGAN COUNTY OF oa^vBATE court t° creottors ni ?^onr8 Esta1<» FILE NO. 2010-25705-DE SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2010 -7:30 P-M- wwemyEa^ook. Date of B'rth: TO ALL CREDITORS: Jcferr,vltAhrJ?nr?^5DrTOnS' The decedent. Regular meeting called to Orrfor ,md Ptodfle of Allegiance. Prosent. Greenfield, Bellmore. Hanshaw, Hawthorne, Flint. Carr, Lee Approved the Agenda as presented Approved toe Consent Agenpa aS presented Adopted Ordinance *2010-139. Accepted Resolution $2010-13°' 2011 Compensation Resolution. Accepted Resolution fr2Oio-i31, 2011 Board Meeting A Holiday Schedule. Accepted Resolution *2010-132. 2011 Budget Resolution Accepted Resolution *2010-133. Support of Proposed Trail System. Meeting Adjourned at BiOOp rn Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Ca»r, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship org 77551535 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. . AT TN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In foe conditions of a mortgage mado by Drew A Gilbert, Sr. A Single Man and Joleno Woudstra A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 20. 2005. and recorded on April 25, 2006 in instrument 1163555. In Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. CSMC Trust 2006-CF3, CS Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates. Scnos 2006-CF3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seven and 96'100 Dollars ($103,907.96), Including interest at 7.27*.b per annum. Under tho power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pub'ic vendue, at tho place ot hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on December 16, 2010 Said premises aro situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Mtchttan. and aro described as: A Parcel of Land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as; .Beginning at a point on the North Imo of said Section 11, distant South 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds East. 959 75 feet from lhe North 1/4 comer of said Section 11; thence continuing South 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds 295 07 feel along tne North Imo of said Section 11; thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes 44 seconds East. 295.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 39 seconds West 295 07 feet: thence Norn OQ degrees 32 min­ utes 44 seconds West. 295.00 feel to the said North lino and the place of beginning Subject to an easement of variable width for pub­ lic highway purposes for Bivens Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 18. 2010 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File H150039F02 ounww Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defalt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurie Taylor, original mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, |nc, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 8^ 2008, and recorded on May 9. 2008 in instrument 20080509-0005004. and ass’gned by said Morinaaefl to BAC Homo 10005 Servicing. LP. as assionee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is c’3,rned to bo due at tho date hereof tho sum of Oco Hundred Th<rty-One Thousand Six Hundmd Fifty-Eight and 37/100 Dollars (S131,658 37) jpc’uJing interest at 6.5% per annum. Under tho power o| *-aio contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such ca«» made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby nivert tho’ said mortgage will be foreclosed by a SaioJ0f tne mortgaged promises, or somo part of them nt oubi'C vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit’court within Barry County, at t 00 PM. on January g 2011Said premises situated in Township of Orangevillo, Barrv County. Michigan, and aro described as; A pa,X,i Of Land Located In The West 1/2 Of The S^Xast I''4 01 Scction 27• Town 2 North. Range .n WesL Particularly Described As pXvsS B‘jg‘nn,n9 At Th0 Intersection Of Th, c^ith Boundary Line Of Bover Road And Tho Ean Hnc Of Tho West 1/2 Ol Tho Southeast 1/4 Ols section: Thenco West Along The South Uno CH nlS R°ad A Distanco O’ 270 Feet; Thence South Parallel To Said East Line Of The West 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Of Said Section. A Distal. At a22 2.3 Feet; Thence East Parana To Une °t Road A Distance Of 27o r ♦ to The Sato East Line Of The West 1/2 Of Thl e .tneas* 1/4 01 Soid Section; Thenco Nortn aJ caid FdSt 1100 A Distance Of 322 273 Feet Toy!2 p^co Of Beginning The redomniJ?0 ;riod s>hall bo 6 months from tho date of P*., unless determined aban­ doned in w.ih MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tn<, ' °in^d'On Perlod shall bo 30 days from the date Ute. Dated- Novo^^glO ir*T-o^3<« Atlomoy., Fo L , 31440 Non^^wiww Surto 200 48334-2525 F«la *2833Qt^‘. 77651004 Lake °Lb,<?°k *ho l,vcd at 2860 c«a^?nnahsi ’ih° dca?dent ure that all UnC! J™ ’ cs’nl* w'” bo forever barred Phonal reorXS HaStingS C'ty Bank' na™d tesent-if.va Pnr^nJ!'u0 Or ProP05>cd personal repCoun Street h pr°bat° COurt at 206 W' M:Chigon 49056 and lhn SPnKdJ*'5000’ representative wlthtn 4 NovoXr 20I0 °’ ,h‘3 TO,:C» Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 1 SO W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (263) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-2401 77551012 ,PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Gregory Gilmore, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter Borrower) rogard.ng the property located at: 4601 W Cloverdale Rd. Delton. Ml 49046-7624. Tho Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Tho agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600 3205b and 600 3205c Is: Trett & TrotL PC.. 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting tho Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority's website or by calling the Michigan Stato Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. II the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 23, 2010, foreclosure proceedings will not be com­ menced until 90 days after November 23. 2010. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, lhe mortgage will not bo foreclosed if the Borrower abides by tho terms of tho agreement. Tho Borrower has tho right to contact an attor­ ney. Tho telephone number of tho Stato Bar ot Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968­ 0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 25. 2010 For more information, pleaso call: FC X (240) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 Filo//352817F01 77 551 M2 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Billy G. Cribloy and Lona J. Cribley, Husband and Wife, original mortaagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank. FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit. Mortgagee, dated January 7, 2008, and recorded on February 4. 2008 In instrument 20080204­ 0001029, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Forty-Three and 96/100 Dollars ($118,043.96), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgaoe and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al tho place of holding the cir­ cuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 2, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 5 and lhe North 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Lot 4 of Block 15 of Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings, for­ merly village, according to the recorded plat thereof. „ The redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated; November 4, 2010 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #346019F01 ttmizh SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING November fl, 2010 All beard members present 3 guests Approved. Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Cost of Ground Imaging at CC Cemetery Denying 3rd party Attorney costs tor Dry Hydrant installations Guernsey Lake 2011 Weed Plan GeIL'ng estimates tor hall bathroom flooring Tree removal at CC Cemetery Chargmg S50 fee for resident use ot hall Graduation/Weddmg fees $1C0 as of Jan 1. 2011. Keeping current expense percentages BPH Fir® Costs Adjourned fl-22 p.m Linda Eddy-Hough Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77551518 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescind­ ed by tho forodos<ng mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. sha'I be limited rtotely to the return of lhe b-d amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in too conditions of a mortgage mado by Katnna Cummlford. unmarried, original mortgagor^), to JPMorgan Chase Bank. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated October 26. 2006, and recorded on November 1, 2006 tn instrument 1172236. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chaso Homo Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifteen and 14/100 Dollars ($195,115.14). including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case mado and provid­ ed, notco is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, al public vendue, a! the place ot holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 100 PM, on December 9, 2010. Sato promises aro situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol No. 5, Maslontxooks Subdivisxjn, according to tho recorded plat thereof. Also that part of said Lot 6 of Mastenbrook’s Subdivision desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the West line 0! said Lot 6 distant North 00 degrees 23 minutes 12 seconds East 29.86 feet from lhe Southwest corner of said Lot 6 (Southeast comer ol Lot 5) said point being the intersection of said West kne and the Northerly right of way lino of Chief Noonday Road; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 12 seconds East along said West line, 255.27 feet to an iron stake near the shore of Payne Lake; thence South 02 degrees 36 minutes 32 seconds East 206.75 feet to an iron stake, thence South 12 degrees 52 minutes 24 seconds West 49.97 feet to the point of beginning. Including lands lying between tho above desenbed parcel and the waters of Payne Lake, as limited by the original plat­ ted lot Unes extended to the water's edge. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated. November 11. 2010 For more information, ptease call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott i Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmmgton Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File JT347464F01 ancm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by lhe foreclosing mortgagee In thal event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the b:d amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage mado by Linda Price, and Dewey Price Jr, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., us nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 2.2006, and recorded on May 8.2006 in instrument 1164273. and assigned by sa>d Mortgagee to BAG Home Loans Servicing. L.P., Ika Countrywide Homo Loans Servicing, L.P as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight and 27/100 Dollars ($116,498.27). including interest at 6.625% per annum Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and Iho statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vondue. at the place of hotorng too circuit court w.thln Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 9, 2010. Said promises aro situated in Township 0! Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 5 and 6 of SAGGIO S PINE LAKE PARK accord ng to tho plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, page 79 of Barry County Records Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sa’e, unloss determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which caso the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 11. 2010 For more information, please call. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Sorvicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hilfs, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo 1T329262F02 iw’iorw NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 23, 2010, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. ___________ ____________________ rrus* �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday,. November 25, 2010 — Pago 11 NOTICE OF MOR^OA ATTEMPT^G^COUECT^DEn0'' 'S MORTGAGE SAL DUTY­ IN> comMwns ot .1 mort„ >n'U" has be<‘n ma<te in strimback. a single" MANd<,.b> J0HN M Electronic Registration q MA*1 t0 Mor’na0° som and asg^ns dc ndcf a succes2008. and recorded nn di“Gd September 22, Oocumo.,1 No 20°8' by s».d trotioonoe ’ bank K assigned.Onrrv Cm»n»w u b BANK. NA. as which mortoano th«n» Y ^ecords- Michigan, on date horeol ihr c a,nicd to be duo at the Thousand F ‘hHunnmH°/ °n° Hu"dfcd Nmety-N.no Cents ($?50 °nd at 6 000', per annum ® ,ncIud,n9 ,nteroM gage and vX n-vJl 1 bo some loir^sAn e? 1° o? m in sa* ™rt* ° 'n such casc made and pro- QiV °n ,ha’Sa,d m°rt9age will °' ,h ° mort^ Countv CoL/bn lhOm'i a! Pub ,c vcnuc. the Barry u °^'nHaMin9s M'chi9an at 01:00 FMoc.ock.onDocvmlx?r2.20lO prw?,ses aro located in Barry County. Michigan and o.-e described as PARCEL B 1 /QdGt7?cN^AT A P0INT OF THE east-west RANCP <A 2,eoSECTl0N 4' T0WN 3 NORTHSH^>G nZvEST' YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSnSruRAnRRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. DISTANT n2nQHLA/ce-rDEGREES 59 M|NUTES 40 SEC- 852 50 FEET* FR0M ™E EAST 1 / p„Pn4J °F SA,D SECTION 4. THENCE NORTH ™-?DcfcAG~ES 59 M,NlJTES 40 SECONDS WEST. FEET AL°NG SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 h^«iTHENCE N0RTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 990.00 FEET PARALTHE EAST LINE 0F said SECTION 4; ~ SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 40 EEEAST- 440 00 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 330 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST, 192.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST. 660 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING ATA POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY, MICHIGAN. DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST. 819 50 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS WEST. 660.00 FEET PARAL­ LEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE END OF SAID CENTERLINE. The redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tne dato of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2010 U.S BANK. NA Mortgageo/Ass.gneo Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hiiis, Mi 48335 7755 J SM SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 10, 2010 Supervisor J. Stonebumer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Present Supervisor J Stonoburner. Clerk J. Owens, Treasurer K. McGuire, and Trustee J. Grundy Absent. Trustee R Goebel Also present were 13 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment ol silence for our troops. Agenda was approved. Minutes ware presented Io tho Board and approved with corrections Barry County Commissioners Report given. Parks report received. Fire Departments report was placed on file. Police Department report was placed on fife. Supervisor Report was received. Approved to hire Eric Freshen as a part time Police Officer. Effective November 22. 2010 at rate of pay of $13.00 per hour. Approved to pay Officer Lominco $276.38 and Sgt. Thompson S1.309.50 for rectro-active vacation time which is owed to each duo to an error. Approved to amend the budget as follows: decrease line Item 207-301-702.000 1.585.88 and increase 207-301-702.100 $1585 88. Treasurer Report was received. Clerk’s report was received. Approve to pay Township bills for S20.38fl.10. Old Business Approved to prepare and present a proposal to the BPH Fire Department at their January 2011 meeting, which formalizes the responsibility of area 254 proposing to move this from Pine Lake Fire Department to BPH and also the responsibihty of area 255 proposing to move it from Pino Lake Fire Department to Hickory Comers Fire Department. Approved Leave of Absence from Chip and Karen Vickery from 11/20/2010 through 4/2/11 from Pino Lake Fire Department. Approved tho quote from Burnhamland j"1®*’*'5 in the amount ol S17.490 00 lor Townsh.p Insur""Received a report from Barry County Road Commission regarding Dead EndI PuW« C'AppointGoy to the Board o< ^.oW with a term that expires December 31• *° t th edme« ^X^a annual payment of the trn s Townsh;p Board R?ad: rndthom 0HhL d XSd SOMCO ot tho informing them or mu « } Osborne RoJdTTrann_sJ‘'’ members to attend Authorized Townshp Conle,onco. *" Aaepted oT Newhouse resignation as ^^ntlT^^nTa'^Gmrn as Township T"ed Patt-e Kotrba as Deputy Treasurer and aU’PSP®Xn to approve Fedorat Poverty GUNtputo comments were-ecerved. Board comments,p m. Meeting adjourned atdO^P THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFOBMAT ON WL OBTAIN Wit t. BE USED ^^R TIIIAT f URPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR Of FICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DU1Y MORTGAGE SALE - Detau.t has been made tn lhe conditions of 0 rn0'U|:'H^<?1_nr1 by Penny R Rider and Jack E R dvr Sr, W> cland Husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and tendLrs successors and for assigns Mortgagee, dated May 12. 2006 and recorded May 25. 2006 m Number 1165148. Bany County Records, Mclygan Said mortgage is now held by Federal National Mortoagc Association by assignment There is da«med to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three and 53/100 Dollars ($65,823 53) including interest at 7.03% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notico is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll be foreclosed by a sate o the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, al public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p m. on DECEMBER 2, 2010. Said premises are located in tho Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 29 of AW. Philiip's Addition to the Village of Nashvilic. accord­ ing Io tho recorded plat in Liber 1 of Plats, Pago 18, Barry County Records. Parcel 2. Also conveying the South 1/2 ol lhe parcel ol land described as: Commencing at tho Southwest comer of Lol 28 of AW. Phillip’s Addition Io the Wage of Nashville, according to the recorded plat in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 18, Barry County Records, for a place of beginning; thence South to tho Northwest comer ol Lot 29 of said AW Phillip's Addition to the Village of NashviHo; thonce East 132 feet to tho Northeast comer of said Lot 29; thence North to lhe Southeast corner ol tho aforesaid Lot 28; thence West 132 feet to tho place of beginning. Subject to an casement for ingress and egress as recorded in Liber 487, on Page'626 Also conveying an easement for purpos­ es of ingress nnd egress over tho North 1/2 of that parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lol 28 of A.W. Phillip’s Addition to tho Village of Nashville for a place of beginning; thence South to the Northwest corner of Lot 29 ol said AW. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashvi'te; thence East 132 feet to the Northeast comer ol sate Lot 29. thence North to tho Southeast corner of tho aforesaid Lot 28: thence West 132 tool to the? place ol beginning. Said easement being recorded in Libor 487. Page 629 Said easement being subject to an casement held by Darrell Clements and Joanne Clements for parking a motor vehicle on tho East 28 feet thereof. And parcel 2 above having a reservation of an easement for pur­ poses of parking a motor vehicle on Iho East 28 feet thereof reserved to the owner ol Lot 29 of sate A W Phillip’s Addition to tho Village of Nashville. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. ace limited solely to lhe return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus inter­ est. If you are a tenant in the property, please con­ tact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated; November 4. 2010 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 650.0605 ASAP# FNMA3798190 11/04/2010. 11/11/2010, 11/18,2010. 11/25/2010 mwn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS Thts salo may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Inter­ est MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Carl S Zurhorst. a married man. original mortgagor(s). to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2003. and recorded on May 2. 2003 in instrument 1103289. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. M.chigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven and 62/100 Dollars ($99,837.62), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 9. 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 6 rods of the North 64 rods ol the East one-hall of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. EXCEPT; Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Rango 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along tho North and South 1/4 lino of said Section 17 a distance of 957.00 foot; thenco North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the North Imo of said Section 17 a distance of 372.50 feet to tho true place of beginning, and run­ ning thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 sec­ onds East parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 25.00 foot; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section line 190.00 feel; thence North 01 degrees 12 min­ utes 48 seconds West 25 00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 190 00 feet to the place of beginning, ALSO commencing at tho North 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along tho North and South 1/4 line of said Section 17 a distance of 957.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West par­ allel with the North line of said Section 17 a dis­ tance of 562 5 feet to tho true place of beginning and running thenco North 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds West parallel with said North and South 1/4 lino 6.27 feet; thenco North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section lino 757.5 foot, more or loss, to tho West line of tho East 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17, thenco Southerly along said West lino 6.27 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 757.5 feet to tho place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dato ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. Dated: November 11, 2010 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo *034871F03 ft!A}iaT Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: irv,,V(Sof Jun Stoneburncr, Superv.sof 7H6tC44 WHEREAS, default haj ^ ntertgag?^ termr, and conditions of a cena wOfnan s<. rn^0 . Rebecca L Gingrich. .1 r.'nCH a T(jnrH., to National Home funding. |nr^tn rfay lion. Mortgagee, dated the , of AD. 1998, and recorded m u'Bnfry . "^sfer 0| Deeds for Iho County 0 janU3rv State of Michigan, on the 14th cay * afte, 7A-D., 2000. as Instrument 1040214. wh ■ $ ane asc;.jn. ments, said mortgage' the AmeriHoino Mortgagcr.CorP” ^"gan cor­ poration py assignment o day qJ January. A D . 2005. and re^ , 4lh day Of January. 2005 as Instrs • 9602, Barry County Records. , H.-umed 1- . WHEREAS, the ol thJ du« on said mortgage as of the o^ • no|lce i5 Jho sum of Seventy-three 55g '^ihed fifty­ eight and 68/100 dollars for principal and interest and. ^oceed-n^ WHEREAS, no suit of rrS ,aw or la equity have been institute 7^er Iho debt secured by said mortgage 0 ‘ P tt^thereof, and default having been made y tho powor of sale contained in said mort9a9° nQa become opcra’NOW THEREFORE, by v'dUn_0! ’be power of salo contained in said mort9^;‘^ Pursuant to the statute of the Slate of M'chJ-|rRpn®ubb case made and provided. NOTICE IS XSlYEN ,ha‘ on THURSDAY the 6TH -2011. at 1:00 o'clock in tho afternoon. t mo, qago will bo foreclosed at3 ® auction to lhe highest bidder at me of lh° C!rcuit Courthouse In the City of Hasi‘"9S.'County of Barry and Stato ol Michigan (that bemgJhe ptac0 of hQ,^ ing Circuit Court in said Cour'y- °’ foo premises described in said mortgage- 0 much thereof as may be necessary to pay a °un’ due. as afore­ said. on said mortgage with me mterest thereon at seven and one hail percen. (f-o 0) per annum and nil legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by ana also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises The promises described in said mortgago aro as follows: Property situated m the Vniage -of Freeport, County of Barry. Slate ol Michigan, to wit: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5 of the Village of Freeport, accord.ng to tho recorded P,at thereof, as recorded in liber 1 of Plats, Pago 22 Commonly known as: 190 Oak Street. Freeport, Ml Parcel No. 08-040-105-001-00 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon tho expiration of the notico required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later. Dated. November 18. 2010. AMERIHOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION, assignee ol mortgage. CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for AmoriHomo Mortgago Corporation 703 E Court St.. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 77581474 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPTTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. Default has occurred jn a Mortgage mado on May 18. 2005 by Cabro Partners. LLC, Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion. as Mortgagee. Th^Mortgagee-was recorded on May 23. 2005 in th4 Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Instrument No. 1146876. At tho dato of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Four Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nino Hundred Twenty-Three arte 26/100 Dollars ($449,923.26), including interest at 7.0% per annum No suit or proceedings have boon instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by lhe Mortgage, and tho power of salo contained in tho Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On December 30. 2010, at one o'clock in tho afternoon at tho east steps of tho Barry County Courthouse. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings, Michigan, which Is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County. Michigan, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for tho purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpate upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of salo. including attorneys' fees allowed by law, tho prop­ erty located in the City ot Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in tho Mortgage as follows: Parcel 8; Commencingalthe Northeast comer of Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thonce South 00 degrees 14 minutes 08 seconds West. 533.30 feet along the East lino of said Section 20; thence North 42 d^ees 38 minutes 12 sec­ onds West, 73.49 feet to ’ho Westerly right of way lino of Star School Road and tho true point of beginning; thenco South 00 dogreos 14 min­ utes 08 seconds West. 353.00 feet to the Northerly right of way W °’ Enterprise Dove; thonce North 89 degrees 57 minutes 37 seconds West. 207 feet along W* Northerly line; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 08 seconds East. 400.00 feet- thenco South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes 37 seconds East. 163 51 feet; thence South 42 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds East. 63 92 feet to the point of beg^no EXCEPT; Commencing at ’ha Northeast corner of Section 20 Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thenco South 00 degrees M minutes 08 seconds West, 533 30 feet along tho East line of Section 20; thence North 42 degte65 3® minutes 12 sec­ onds West 73 49 feel » ,ho Westerly right of way hne ol’star School R°ad; ’hence alon9 Westerly right ol way of Star School Road South 00 degrees 14 minutes 08 seconds West, 328.50 feel to the true point of beginning; thenco contin­ uing along the Westerly n9h’ waY of s,ar School Road South 00 degrees 14 minutes 08 seconds West. 24.50 fed to ’ho North right-ofway line ol Enterprise Driv0; ,hcnce along said North right-of-way line of Enterprise Drive North 09 degrees 57 minutes 3? seconds West. 23.16 feet; thenco North 00 degrees 14 minutes 08 seconds East. 17.33 foot. thonce North 38 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds East. 9.10 fool, thenco South 89 degrees 57 m,nutos 37 seconds East, 17.58 feet to the point of beginning Tax Parcel No.: 55-265-O20'°°: Moro commonly known as 1135 Enterprise Drive, Hastings, Michigan. The redemption period shall1X5 s'x "tenths from Iho date of sate. Dated: November 23, 2010 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City BanK 73/ Rachol j Foster Dy: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street. Suite 600 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 269-226-2082 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale IXIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLl EOT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WF OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This sate maybe resendby tho foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. rhall tx> limited sotefy Io tho rptum of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in lhe conditions ol a mortgage made by Norma Sullivan, a smqfo woman, original inortgagor(G). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nom noe for lender and lender’s successors nndfor assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2007, and recorded on October 29. 2007 in instrument 20071029-0003536. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing L P as assignee ns documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho dato hereof the cum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Four and 21/100 Dollars ($122,624.21), including interest nt 7 75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, al the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on December 9, 2010. Said premises aro situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Parcel B. That part of tho Southeast 1/4 of Secfion 4, Town 4 North. Rango 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at tho Southeast corner of said Section .thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West 440 00 feet along the South Imo of said Southeast 1/4 to tho point of beginning; thenco North 88 degrees West 569.00 feet along tho South lino: thenco North 00 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds East 327.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 sec­ onds East 519.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds East 78.00 feet; thenco South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East 50.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds West 405 00 loot to tho point of beginning. Subject to as a driveway easement for tho property lying directly to tho East, described as tho East 46 feet of lhe South 90 feet ol the above described Parcel B. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato ol such salo. Dated: November 11, 2010 For more Information, please call. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Fite #34647OFO1 ocrx-ar THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James S. Moseley and iris M Moseley, husband and wife, to Great American Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 9. 2003 and recorded. May 15, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104362, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third 'Mortgage Company by assignment Thoro is claimed to bo due at tho dato hereof tho sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight and 28/100 Dollars ($113,228 28) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage and tho statute in such caso mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1.00 p m. on JANUARY 6,2011. Said premises aro located in Iho Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as: That part of the South 1/2, Section 26. Town 4 North, Rango 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, desenbod as: Commencing at tho Southeast comer of said Section; thenco North 00 degrees 00 min­ utes East 1605.0 feet along tho East line ol tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section: thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 1386.0 feet parallel with the South lino of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 250.0 foot; thenco North 89 degrees 54 min­ utes 20 seconds West 974 07 feet to reference point C; thence North 8 degrees 30 minutes 11 sec­ onds West 621 95 feet along the Easterly Imo of tho Penn Central Railroad right of way (100 feet wide): thence South 71 degrees 01 minutes East 1127.34 foot to the place of beginning. Also beginning North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 101.14 feet from above described reference point C: thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 87 feet more or less to tho waters edge of Thomapple River; thence meandering Northerly along said waters edge to the Westerly Imo of said railroad right ol way; thenco South 8 degrees 30 minutes 11 seconds East 617 feet more or loss to tho place of beginning, hereby giving and granting also an easement for purposes of ingress and egress to and from said hereinbefore described premises to Loop Road over and across tho land hereinafter described as "Parcel X". Parcel X: That part of the Southeast 1/4, Section 26, Town 4 North. Range 10 Wost, Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Beginning at a point on tho East line ol said Southeast 1/4, which is North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 800.00 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section, thenco North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 375.0 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes West 206.0 feet, thenco North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 1295.0 feel; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 66.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East 28-10 feet thonce North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 1012.20 feet: thenco North 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 24 seconds East 66 0 toot along the South line 0! the North 960 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 1012.50 feet; thonce South 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East 845.0 foot, thence North 00 degrees 00 min­ utes East 200 00 feet; thenco South 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East 475.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 60 0 feet along the East line ol sa.d Southeast 1/4 to the place ol beginning Tho redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date ol such sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dato of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your any are limited solely to the return of tho bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you arc a tenant in lhe property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 25. 2010 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer PO Box^041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Fite NO 200 7205 ASAP* 3824141 11/25/2010, 124)^2010. 12.09/2010. 12/162010 7/55’6zc Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW JF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS- This sate may be rescind­ ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee in tnat event, your damages. H any. shall be limited sotety to the return of tho btd amount tendered at ca'o. plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the cnnd.bons of a mortgage made by Steven A D.H □nd Christine A Dill, Husband and W.fo, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic fleg-stration Systems. Inc , as nominee lor lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006, and recorded on January 2. 2007 in instrument 1174540, and assigned by sate Mortgagee to Weis Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, tn Barry county records. Michigan, on wh.ch mortgage there is claimed to be duo at lhe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twelve and 22/100 Dollars ($107,412 22). including inter­ est at 7% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage end the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that raid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of litem, at pubfic vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court withm Barry County, a! 1.00 PM, on December 9, 2010 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 25 and the North 1/2 of Lot 26 of Country Acres, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Pago 64. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale. Dated: November 11, 2010 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo 4346130F01 nuw FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you aro In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Travis Bender and Michelle Bonder, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 22. 2004 and recorded Apnl 5. 2004 in Instrument 9 1124728 Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tn trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates. Senes 2004-R4 by assign­ ment of mortgage dated October 22, 2010 and sub­ sequently recorded in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Nino Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents ($509,121.25) including interest 7.25% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in sa»d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thal said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of tne mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 2. 2010 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of lhe East one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as commencing at the center ol said Section 19; thence South 2137.68 feet along tho North and South one quarter line of said Section to tho Southerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West along tho Southerly line of said road to the South line of said Section 19; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 149.50 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 80 feet; thenco South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120 feet more or less to Lhe shore of Fino Lake; thenco Southwesterly along the shore of said Fine Lake to a point South 51 degrees 8 minutes East from the place of beginning; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the U.S Moander Post on lhe South line of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, at its intersection with the West shores of Fine Lake; thence North 40 degrees East 136 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 52 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 40 degrees West 7 feet; thenco North 50 degrees West 46 feet; thence North 40 degrees East 7 feet; thence South 50 degrees East 46 feet to lhe place of beginning. Also commencing at the center of said Section 19; thonce South 20*85.07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section 19. to the Northerly lino of a private road, thenco South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 486.42 feet along tne Northerly Imo of said road for lhe place of begin­ ning; thenco South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 80 feet: thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West 121.11 feet; thence North 39 degrees 13 minutes East 80 feet; thenco South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120.49 fee! to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for road purposes desenbed as: commencing at the center of S/07 feet along the North and South one quarter line ol said section for the place of beginning; thenco South 33 degrees 51 minutes West 742.70 feet along the Northerly line of a private road to the North line of West Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 30 seconds East 42 49 feet along the North line of said plat; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East along the Soutne-rly line of said private road to the North and South one quar­ ter hne. tnence North along said one quarter line to tho place of beginivng. Commonly known as 3531 West Shore Dr. Battle Crook Ml 49017 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 Of MCL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato ol such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.324 ta(c), whichever « later. Dated: 11/04/2010 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of lhe Cortificatoholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4. Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Senes 2004-R4 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestwo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No. 10-29967 T7t>6«26e �NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3M5<K4> Paqe 12 - Thursday. November 25. 2010 - Tho Hasting«: Banner 600.3205a(4) |hy NOTICE PURSUANT TO M LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROMOTIONS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE YOUR HOVE To M»chael R. Hand'ogten and Sajly AHandlogten 3949 Ethel Drive Middleville, Ml 49333 County: Barry Slate law requires that you receive the foBow.nn notice: You have me right to request a meeting w in your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Tho perron to contact and that has the authonty to make agreements for a loan modi’icatian with you is: Orlans Associates. P-C Loss M.hqation Department. PO Box 5041, Troy. Ml 43307-5041, (248) 502-1331- You may contact a housng counselor by visaing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (’MSHDA ) web­ site or by cai.’.ng MSHDA. The website address arte telephone number of MSHDA S. (www’ mshoa.tnfo'counseling search/), telephone (866) 946-7432. TTY# 1-600-382-4568. If you request a meeting with lhe cerviceFs designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL COO 32053(1) is mailed then foreclosure proccedings will not start until 90 days aftor the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement Io modify the mon­ gage loan, tne mortgage will not bo foreclosed if you abtfe by the terms of the agreement. You have the noht to contact an attorney You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attor­ ney. tne to’ephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-8OQ958-0738 Dated. November 25. 2010 Orlans Associates PC Attorneys for Servicer RO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 Fite Number 200.2196 ASAP# 3821838 11/25'2010 77551610 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Richard Court and Laurie Court. Iho borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter 'Borrower’) regarding lhe property located at. 9255 Milter Rd, Delton, Ml 49046-9757. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting w tth lhe mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent co signaled by the Mortgago Servicer and/or Mortgage Ho'der to contact and that has authonty to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600 3205c is: Trott & Trott. P.C.. 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority^ website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authonty at http:// www.michtgan.gov/mshda or al (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with tho agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor within 14 days from November 23. 2010. foreclosure proceedings will not be com­ menced until 90 days after November 23, 2010. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgago loan, the mortgage will not bo foreclosed if lhe Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement The Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of tho State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968­ 0738 ' THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECTA DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 25. 2010 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Troll. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer andor Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmmgton Hills, Ml 48334-2525 77551631 Fite # 353372F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been mado in the conditions ot a certain Mortgage, mado by BRAD A. GREE AND JULIE L. GEE, whose address is 575 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058, as Mortgagor, to UNION BANK, whose address is 933 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849, on April 15. 2008 and recorded at Document #20060422-0004347 In the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be duo at the date of this notice for principal and interest, taxes and other related expenses, the sum of S118,234.87 as of November 1. 2010 with interest at the rato of 7 00%-, plus additional costs, legal fees, etc. as secured by the above-referenced mortgage. And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debl now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby tho power of sale contained in said Mortgago has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of tho Power of Sale contained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of tho statute in such case made and provided, the above said Mortgages, will be foreclosed by a salo of tho parcels of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may bo necessary, at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, al lhe Barry County Courthouse. County of Barry, Michigan, that being lhe place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 13th day of January, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said promises will be sold to pay tne amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgages, together with Interest payable a! the rate of 7.00%, together wdn late foes, legal costs, attorney's feos and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to tne date of said sale; which said premises aro described in said Mortgage, as fol­ lows. to wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BLOCK NO.1 OF R.J. GRANTS SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS PAGE 16. Commonly known as; 906 N. MICHIGAN AVE., HASTINGS. Ml 49058 Property Tax Identification No. 08-55-045-001­ 00. That if after inspection by tho lender, the proper­ ty is determined to bo abandoned, the redemption period shall be shortened from six (6) months to thirty (30) days pursuant to statute. Dated November 23, 2010 Union Bank of Lake Odessa by: Timothy L Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank Drafted By; Timothy L. Tromp, PC. (P41571) 501 West State Street 77M16M Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE is hereby (hereinafter „rs and/or al; 4J50 ’Borrower) regarding Reynold* Rd. Dolton. Ml ,equef.l a meeting Tlie Borrower has mo 9 senneer Tho with the mortgago holder Servicer and/or agent designated that has authority Mortgage Holder to contad‘‘ mCL 5CCl 0,,5 to make Trott & Trott. P.C GOO 3?05b and 600 - 20 Suite 200, 31440 No,thv*e^2334.2525 al 593-1301 Farmington Hrtls. MJ lX)U5ing counsotor by -me Borrower may contecDevelopment vIMinq the Michigan btatd ’ Michigan State AuSty's website or by ^"nty at httpV/ Housing Deve,0£^a or ot (866) 946-7432. www.mlchigan gov -mshda o *)lh (h t If the Borrower rogue .. ™ approved housdesignated above Iby %ofn November 24, Ing counselor w.11 not bo com2010, foreclosure Pr<x* November 24, 2010. menced until 90 days’ ^nt designated above H the Borrower and the ago mortgago loan. reach an a9rO8^C"’^ToreXsed .f the Borrower tho mortgago will the aqreoment. Z^/^^swvfce,5 ,800)^ ’^SHRMISADEBTCOUECTORAnEMPT. '^fr^ORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USAED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 25, 2010 For more Information, please call. FC C (248) 593-1301 AHnrm»vs°Fo/servicor and/or Mortgago Holder 3AlTo Northwestern H^®Y Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 Fite # 352388F01 77551650 untiMf Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale__ this FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Al 1 PT.Pi TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ rose PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ™berB|=youareInact.vE ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If ®"Y’sha"' ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in trie conditions of a mortgage made by Amon Duane Smith AKA Amon Smith and Michelle Smith, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Standard Federal Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 18. 2002. and recorded on October 28. 2002 In instrument 1090371, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine and 34/100 Dollars ($32,639.34), Including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will ba foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding lhe circuit court wrthin Barry County, at 1 .-00 PM, on December 2, 2010. Said premises are situated In Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwest 1/4 of Iho Southwest 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Except tho West Two Rods thereof, All in Section 35, Town 2 North, Rango 9 West, Baltimore Townshp, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 4, 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 77551127 File #349084F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgago made by LESLIE J. POLLYEA AKA LESLIE POLLYEA and ANGELEANA V. SMITH AKA ANGELENA SMITH. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (’MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2007, and recorded on January 2,2008, in Document No. 20080102-0000064, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB. as assigned.Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Nino Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Sixty-Throe Cents ($309,669.63), Including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gago and tho statute In such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago win bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 01 DO PM o’clock, on December 16, 2010 Said premises aro located in Barry County, Michigan and aro described as: COMMENCING AT A POINT 1160.2 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 15. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 153 FEET, THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST, 120 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 44 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST, 60 FEET, THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST TO THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE LINE OF SAID LONG LAKE IN A WESTERLY. DIRECTION TO A POINT WHICH BEARS DUE NORTH 46 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST APPROXIMATELY 175 FEET TO SAID PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption ponod shall bo 6 months from tho date of such salo unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days ' from the date of such sale. Dated: November 11, 2010 FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Asslgneo Schneiderman & Shorman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hilfs. Ml 48335 775514^ located at. M ,® Mud L®** d' B<,l evu’-Ml 4908«- 8231 • Tlie Borrowor has righl ’2 ,0quesl * meeting with tho m0X Pokier or mortgage servicer. The agent design^2J by th« Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgago HoidoMo^fl,aC ’mci*5 au,horitY to make 'merits undor MCL teclions 600 3205b 3205cTrott & Trott. P.C,, 31440 Northu/Srn Highway, Su»t0 200, Farmington h^MI ^-2?5 a!(240) *"313 Tho Borrower contact 0 counselor by visiting tho M&n S,®,o1”OU.!£!^cvCopmont Authority’s wcbritn or W ca|!,n9 ,ho Michigan state Housing DQve Opmont A AU,h?r,2L Ql http// wwwmlchigan X/m^® °r at (866> 946-7432. If the Borrower rooucsts a meeting with the agent designated abovo bv contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor w.thin M dayS ,rom November 22. 2010, foreclosure nrocccdings will not bo com­ menced until Qo da;s nfter November 22, 2010. If Iho Borrower and the agent designated abovo roach an agrt?ernon| t0 modify tho mortgage loan, Iho mortgage win not be foreclosed if tho Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement Tho Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney The telophono number of the State Bar of 07389QnS LaWyor Refefral SorV,C° ,a <300) 968- ...P’RM is A DE0T COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBTANY INFQrMat|On we OBTAIN WILL BE DatnDNF°R PURPOSE­ Date. November 25 2010 For more information please call: FCF (248} 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. M| 4833^-2525 Filo«353266F0l 77551620 -Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale .{HJS RRm is a DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT’NQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-ru?tn.PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE A-r-rx.MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount tenmartc ap 5a,e’p,US ,ntere8t MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Kevin T Keck and Sharon K Keck, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), t0 pirst Indiana Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated November 21.2005, and record­ ed on December 8,2005 In instrument 1157374, In Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Mortgage Services. Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at tho dato hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty­ Eight and 25/100 Doiia;s ($146,768.25), Including interest at 7.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided, notico is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tne place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 16, 2010. Said promises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing where the highway from Battle Creek tt» Hastings crosses tho South line of Section 9, Tdim-North, Range 8 West, West 11 rods 6 feet. Nonh u rods. East 11 rods 8 feet. South 14 rods to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 18, 2010 For more Information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77551465 File #346919F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damage*, U any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tbe bld amount ten­ dered at sole, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has bG€n rnada in tho conditions of a mortgaS® mado bY Bdan sPeck and Amy Speck, Husband and Wife, original mort­ gagors), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.. Mortgagee, dated March 26.2008. and recorded on April 3.2008 in Instrument 20080403-0003674, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dalmed 10 60 due at date hereof the sum of T*° Hundred Thirty-Fivo Thousand Ono Hundred Ninety-Nine and 27/100 Dollars ($235,199.27) lnc*ud'in9 interest at 5.25% Per annum. h Under tho poWer o( contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and proy>ded. notice is herebv gM* lha‘Mid mort9°9® bo foreclosed by a juX of the mortgaged premises, O' somo pan of venduo, ot the place O'holding lhe ^ywlthin Barty County, at T'OO PM, on DecemKnr 2 2010Said premise'’ nm situated In Township of Yankee Springs0 Michigan, and are described as- Se&L a?a f»lnt on 80001 hn.° of Section i2^nv TNoS- Ran9° 10 WeSt’ Y®nkee Springs 1 Bany County. Michigan, distant North 99o 2Wni2’oO minutes 00 seconds West South V4 post of said Section 12-theni 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 ^onds W^rfatong said South l^e; thence North on 03 minutes 19 seconds '328 ' South 89 degrees 50 minutes 26 670.38 feet along lha North hne o| of the Southwest 1/4 of ^d Section 12 south 00 degrees 02! Oles 59 'honC0e:Td2 feet; thenco North 90 degrees^±^^nds Wes! 330.00 feet; 'bonce South On!tS °^02 minutes 59 seconds Of such °«o/dan«> p’'lod abandoned In which ^-dompC30 dayS "°m oaie of such sate ^"‘A^c’304 Attorneys For e ‘ FaXgr^^H^XMA'zaZS 7755*247 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Dean McNutt and Sa^a McNutt, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter ’Borrower') regarding the property located at: 2860 Woodruff Rd. Hastings, Ml 49056- sir ^The Borrower has the right to request The Borrower has lhe right to request a meeting with tho mortgage tickler or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority Io make aqrcemonts under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600 3205c is. Trott & Trott. PC . 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200, Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1311 Tho Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting tho Michigan Stato Housing Development Authority's website or by calling lhe Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http// wwwmlchigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432 If the Borrower requests a mooting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved hous­ ing counselor within 14 days from November 23, 2010. foreclosure proceedings will not be com­ menced until 90 days after November 23, 2010. If tho Borrower and tho agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement The Borrower has tho right to contact an attor­ ney. Tho telephone number of the Stato Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service Is (800) 968­ 0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 25. 2010 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 Filo # 352382F01 77551635 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): JASON WERKEMA Property Address: 315 WEST MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a pleaso bo advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgago holder or mortgago servicer. The name of the firm designated as the repre­ sentative ot tho mortgago servicer Is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and dosignoo can bo con­ tacted at tho address and phono number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting lhe Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at httpIAvww.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER. 24 hours a day. seven days a wook, year-round. II a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure pro­ ceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days aftor tho dato the notice mailed to you on 11/22/2010. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan tho mortgage will NOT ba fore­ closed If you abide by tho terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. Tho web­ site for the Michigan Stato Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http7Avww.michbar.org/programs/Iawyerreferrai.cfm and the toll free number is 800-968­ 0738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notico and fore­ closure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgago loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you aro not eligible to partici­ pate In this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 313-583-3336 (Loan Modification Dept.) loanmods@milleriaw.biz Case No 10MI03229-1 Dated: November 25, 2010 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. 77551643 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLONS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MORT­ GAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made In the conditions of a certain Mortgage mado on April 21. 2006, by Charles J. Clancy and Linda K. Clancy, husband and wife, and Thomas H. Clancy and Kimberly L Clancy, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MalnStreot Savings Bank. FSB. whose address Is 629 West Stato Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. as Mortgagee, and recorded on May 23, 2007, In the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1180909, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo and unpaid, as of tho dato of this Notice, tho sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($233,145.34); and no suit or proceeding al law or In equity having boon instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgago, and tho power of salo in said Mortgago having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 9, 2010 at 1:00 o'clock in tho afternoon, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being ono of the places for holding lhe Circuit Court for Barry County, there will bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying tho amounts duo and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of salo and includable attorney feos, the lands and promis­ es in said Mortgago monlionod and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: Lot 7 of Steven's Woodod Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a part of Iho Southwest fractional quarter of Section 30, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Commonly known as: 8834 Chain-O-Lakcs Drive, Delton, Michigan. Tax parcel number: 08 07-300-006-00. The penod within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (G) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from lhe time of such sale. Dated: October 20, 2010 FOSTER. SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC. COMMERCIAL BANK Beniamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 3. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48933 77551235 (517)371-8253 with the mortgage holder or XiceTand/or agent designated by the Mortgage S Mortgage Holder Io contact andJhat auttjoHy to make agreements under MCL -~ 600.3205b and 600 3205c Is: Trott & Trott. RC., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Su Farmington Hit’s. Ml 48334-2525 at (248) Tho Borrower may contact a housing visiting the Michigan State Housmg Development Authority's webstte or by calling the M*chlgan St Housing Development Authonty at http/ wwwmlchigan gov/mshda or al (866) 946-7432. If tho Borrower requests a meeting with the age > designated abovo by contacting an approvodlhous­ ing counselor wtthln 14 days from N07®**6' 2010. foreclosure proceedings will no. be moncod until 90 days after November 19, 2010. If the Borrower and the agent designated abo reach an agreement to modify tho mortgage loan, tho mortgago will not bo foreclosed if the Borrower abides by tho terms of tho agreement. Tho Borrower has the right to contact an attor­ ney. The telephone number of the Stato Bar or Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968­ 0738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. o_ ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 25. 2010 For more information, please call: FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-2525 File # 351940F01 77551503 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Timothy Wolfgang, A Single Man to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2006 and recorded August 7, 2006 in Instrument # 1168258 Barry County Records, Michigan and assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE1 by assignment of mortgage dated October 21, 2010 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Forty-Five Cents (S140,142.45) Includ­ ing Interest 9.59% per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 2, 2010 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as: Lots 5 and 8 of Block 13 of Parrotts Addition to the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 36. Commonly known as 136 Florence St, Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tho expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 11/04/2010 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 77551240 Our Filo No: 10-31026 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael B. Sheldon and Stacy J. Sheldon, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mainslroet Savings Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2003, and recorded on September 17, 2003 in instrument 1113521, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Four and 32/100 Dollars (S134,374.32), Including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue, at the place of holding the cir­ cuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM on December 2, 2010. ’ n Said premisos are situated In Charter Township ol Rutland, Barry County Michlaan and are described as: Lo?38, AS No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Liber 4 of Plats^ Pnoe RU™e^TdrS|’iP’ BanV County' Michigan ' h . P,'on pe,l0d shal1 be 6 months a|r^ 600.3241a, in which neo po-^d shall be 30 days from the® dX Dated: November 4 2010 FCD^A“09'PlOaS6Ca,,: Trott & Trott, P.C o^^Po'Sen/icer 77551252 �THIS FIRM is a DEB? C(^i^MUre Sa,° ING TO COLLECT A DPR? 1SSTOR ATTEMPTWE OBTAIN WILL BE INFORMATION POSE ‘’LEASE CONTACT THAT PUR‘ NUMBER BELOW IF YoJ ?»cR.?FFlCE AT THE TARY DUTY. Y0U AHE IN ACTIVE MILI- ATTN PURCHASERS tht‘d by the fofOcloSnq mZJ'S 8a 0 n?y bo rG?c,ndyour damages, if anv^ ??? 95e. In ,hnl Cvcnl- return of the b d amount ~°’oJy 10 ,h0 est ‘ 1Qr,dered al sate, plus inter- the ‘ has been made in Jackson and No^m 'nad° by H,!da A' Husband, onqinA? mnw Jackson- Jf and Mortgaae Se^.^s ,0 Na,ion‘’1 c,ly 15. 2002, and instrument 1066^2 Ortga&OP' da’ftd Au9ust ?°°2 ‘n Barrv d0Cu,T,<-'nted by an assignment, in there M’chigan'on wb'cb 'no^9* sum of F-Jm? m ° 5° duc al ,he date horeof ,h0 E^i ln^;N’no Sm Hundred ThatyDo",1rs (S89-63B W>- ^"9 11 7 1 6’625% P°r annum. P°wer °f sa’e contained in said mortvihTh 3nd 51atu{e in ’tech case made and pro­ a notice is hereby given that sa-d mortgage will oe foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, ci K°^e part 01 ,bem' at Publ'C vendue, al tne place 8-rin « n9 c,rcuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 9. 2010 Said premises aro situated in Charter Township ol Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as. Lots 249 and 250 of Al-Gon-Qu n Lake Resort Properties. Unit No. 2 according to the Piat thereof Recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, Page 63 of Barey County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale Dated- November 11. 2010 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farm-.ngton Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Fite #335647F01 retro Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon N. AHording an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Reg:stration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated Juno 10, 2003, and recorded on Juno 27, 2003 in instrument 1107357. m Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing. L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date horebf the sum o! Ono Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($100,434.67). Including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided. not.ce <s hereby given that sa>d mortgage wiil be foreclosed by a sa’e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place o* holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 2. 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, being known and designated as commencing 1320 feet East of tho Northwest comer of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County. Michigan, for the point of beginning; thence East 330 feet: thence South 660 feet: thence West 330 feet; thence hence North to tne point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shali be 30 days from tho date of such sale. Dated; November 4, 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File J349460F01 77551118 Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at salo, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mado by John Mark Reilly and Heidi Lee Remy. husband and wifo, orig­ inal mortoagor(s). to Washington Mutual Bank. FA Mortgagee.'dated October 29. 2004, and recorded on January 3. 2005 in instrument 1139519, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through-Certificate Series 2005AR2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dato hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One and 89/100 Dollars (S260.531.89). including inter­ est at 2.953% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on January 6. 2011. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton Barry County. Michigan, and are desScd as; The West 1717 fool of the North 1015 feet of the Soutn 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Castleton Township Barry County. Michigan subject to an oasment for Public highway purpose over the Westerly 33 foot Hereof for Pncc Road and any other easement or restriction of record. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date o’ such safe, un’ess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In ’ which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 25, 2010 For more information, please call: FC H (240) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H.ghway, Suite 200 Farmington H>Hs. Michigan 48334-2525 77551637 File #267650F02 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2010 AS Notice Of coTi?c7or this firm is a debt cu aNV |Nf. *JTFmpt FORECLOSURE NOTICE ING to COLLECT A WT F0R ®AT10N Tills firm Is n debt collector attempting fo cm WE OBTAIN Wl^®LcT OI)nOrr/ , lect a debt. Any Information obtained will o® POSE please contact |N eta, THe used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, pleano contact our office nt the num NUMBER BELOW IP you "vt Mill. ber Hated below. TARV DUTY. This snte nv,y u ATTN PURCHASERS J , p RescindMORTGAGE SALE Default has barn made • lhe conditions of a certain mortgage maar ycd by lhe forec!o -,ing n o limited event, Darcey E Tnppott and Melanie Tnppelt. Hu-oano your damages. H any. nt --^‘ 7 to the return d the bid amount teno x?. n!U5 |nlef and Wife to First Franklin Financial *. J Mortgagee, dated August 13. 2004 nnd r?co . ^MORTGAGE SALE • ^"do%S *ado in August 17, 2004 in Instrument *1132560 Barry lhe conditions ol a mortg Firrl r^nRSm.th, County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to; Wells Fargo Bank, N A . as True eo oriqinal rnortgagor(s). ' j0 2007.^’ Bonk, First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-FFMJ, y . Mortgagee, dated Janin ty {njrnon| lntlooordcd assignment dated July 15, 2010 and ,c^?Pd y 23, 2010 in Instrument # 201007230006881 on assigned by mesne as 9 .hjnco Home which mortgage there Is daimed to bo due at fno Loans Servicing. LP- hs 0<j((y co doc‘ ^iod date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-tigm hy an assignment. < (hCfe i3t!y. rc^Ord:>. Thousand Ono Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Michigan, on which mortgc-3 a mcd Two Cents (S158.143 02) including interest 3.62j % duo at the date herdd ^ety-Four per annum. . Thousand Two Hundred t aj ’00 po larU * Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ ($94.205 77). including 1 o375.u pcr gago and the statute in such case mado and pro­ annum. contain^: e vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Under tho power of o ca5Q " ~a.d mort­ be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, gage and the statute in su^ and pro or somo part ol them, at public venduo, Circuit Jidcd. notice is herebymortga3^^age will Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on December 2, be foreclosed by a salo of i^ ven^b 2010 , or some part of them, d P arthe place Said premises aro situated in Village of of holding tho circuit cojrt2010. County, at Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are 1:00 PM. on December 9. jn described as; Said premises are Lot 16 of Hunters Ridge Estates, as recorded in Barry County. Michigan.-^ 3 Ad^S* 35 Lot Libor 6 of Plats. Page 12. Barry County Records. 3. Block 3 R J. Grant s f to he City Commonly known as 142 Hunters Trail Ct.. o! Hastings, accord-^lh d« P-at thereof, Middleville Ml, 49333 as recorded in Liber 1 °’ ,p‘(.,|| ® The redemption period shall be 6 months from Tho redemption P®f,od l£?ss t,om the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ the date of such sale, un.ess’ gLomined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL doned m accordance ^ ^ 6w.3241a, ,n 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period which caso tho redompt-on P $haj be 30 days shall be 30 days from tho dato of such sale, or upon from the date of such sa^ tho expiration of the notice required by MCL Dated- November 11. 20^ 600.3241a(c). whichever is later. For more information, pteas* '• Dated; 11/04/2010 Wells Fargo Bank. N.A., as Trustee for First FC X (248) 593-1302 Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-FFH3. Trott & Trott. P.C. Assignee of Mortgagee ai^Northwostcm High"3y^'te_200 Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates, PC. Farmington Hills, Michigan 46334-2525 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 Filo *200399F02 (248) 844-5123 775512C3 Our Filo No; 10-31075 Notico Of Mortgage Fo^closure Salo this arm is a debt collector ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ MILITARY DUTY. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In MIUTARY DUTY. that event, your damages. It any, shall be limit­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In dered at sale, plus Interest. that evenL your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ the conditions of a mortgago mado by Charles R dered at salo, plus Interest. Palasek and Mandi L Pa'asek. Husband and Wife, MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in original mortgagor(s), 10 Mortgage Electronic the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael J. Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for lender Speck, a single man, original mortgagor(s). to and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, dated November 25, 2003, and record­ nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or ed on December 3, 2003 in Instrument 1118606, assigns. Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2006, and and assigned by said Mortgagee Io BAC Home recorded on January 25. 2006 in instrument Loans Servicing. L P as assignee as documented 1159334, and assigned by said Mortgagee tp Wells by an assignment, in Barry county records, Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an Michigan, on which mortgago there Is claimed Io be assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on due at tho dato hereof the sum ol Sevonty-Four which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at tho Thousand Nino Hundred. Forty-Five and 34/100 date hereof tne sum ol Ninety Thousand Three Dollars (S74,945.34), including interest at 3.5% per Hundred Nineteen and 59/100 Dollars annum. e. ($90,319.59), including interest at 6.25% per Under tho power of safe contained in sard.mort­ annum. , . . .............. gage- and lhe statute irr tuch-caso made Bntt pro-1 Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ vidod, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will or somo part of them, al public vendue, at tho place be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place 1:00 PM, on December 2. 2010. of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Said promises aro situated in Village of 1:00 PM, on December 16, 2010. Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are Said premises are situated in Township of desenbed as. Lot 10 of Middleville Downs Addition Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and aro No 1. to the Village of Middleville. According to the desenbed as: Commencing at a point 18 rods 7 1/2 Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 4 feet East from the Southwest comer of Section 18, Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thonce North 20 tho dato ol such sale, unless determined aban­ rods; thence East 16 rods; thenco South 20 rods; doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in thenco West 16 rods to the place of beginning. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from from tho date of such sale tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Dated: November 4. 2010 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in For more information, please call: which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days FC X (248) 593-1302 from tho date of such sale. Trott & Trott, PC. Dated: November 18, 2010 Attorneys For Servicer For more information, please call: 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 FC D (248) 593-1309 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Trott & Trott, P.C. Filo P335365FO1 77361707 Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ File #347952F01 77551435 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S MILLER & POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY TARY DUTY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescind­ THAT PURPOSE. Mortgago Salo - Default has been mado in the conditions of a certain mortgago ed by tho foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, made by Rone Santiago and Stephanie Santiago your damages, if any. shall ba limited solely to tho (husband and wife) to Mortgago Electronic return of the bid amount tendered at salo plus Inter­ Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for M&l est. K Bank FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 11 2006 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in and recorded on December 19,2006, as Document tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Jennifer Number: 1174045. Barry County Records said Curtis and Jason Curtis. Wife and Husband, original mortgago was assigned to Bank of America, mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration National Association as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Systems, Inc, as nominee fof tender and lender's tho registered holders of Bear Stearns Asset successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated Backed Securities I Trust 2007-HE4 Asset-Backed November 6. 2007, and recorded on November 8 Certificates, Serios 2007- HE4 by an Assignment of 2007 m instrument 200711080003982. and Mortgage which has been submitted to tho Barrv assigned by said Mortgagee lo Rrst Horizon Home County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage Loans a division of First Tennessee Bank National there is daimed to be duo at the dato hereof tho Association as assignee as documented by an sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine and 80/100 ($181.699 80) assignment. In Barry county records, Michigan, on including interest al the rate ol 6.12000% oer which mortgage there is claifhed t0 bo due at the annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eight mortgago and tho statute In such caso mado and Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-s^ and g4/|Oq prHV»!?e.d' n?,!CG's hercby given that said mortgago Dollars ($208,826.64), including interest at 8.25% will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged orem. per annum. ises, or somo part of them, at public venue, at tho Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ place of holding the Circuit Court In said Barrv gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ County, where tho premises to be sold or somo part vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago will ?nin ??r<e 5':ualOd’at 01:0° PM on December 16 2010 Said premises nro situated in tho Townsh'o of bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, Bafty Barry County. Michigan, and are described Or Part of them, at publ* vendue, at me place as: Unit 4, of Hickory Grove Condominium ? »he circuit court *'ilhin Barry County, at 100 PM, on December 9, 2010baid premises are situated in Township of Irving, Darry Countyi Michigan, apd are described as: Unn rvo. 12. Whitewater Estates Condominium, a oi'^; ejsw im&xs Condominium according to ,htJ Master Deed ?#ed* xany ^ndments thereto La? recorded in Libor 688, Pago 426- 05 amended, and Amended by Amendment Recorded in Libor 668 doslgnated as 0Orry .County Condominium Pago 442 and as described In Act 59 of tho ouS?/ Subdivision Pian n0 iq, toge,ht?',w,tb ri9hts in gen­ Acts of Ml of 1978, ns Amended Commonly kno^n eral common elements and common oleas: 15136 Brooklodoe Road The redSon £ ™n!s 30 shown on the and amendshall be 0.00 months from tho date oCsu^S monls thereto, and as desert Act 59 ol the unless determined abandoned In accordant 1 h MCL 600.3241a. in which case the fXmnK Public Aqs Of j g78 as amendodperiod shall be 30 days from the date ofweh S Tr\° "-‘demption period sha’I btJ 6 months from the date of such sate unless d®,Ormmed abanor 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is latnr’ Dated: November 18. 2010 Randall S Mdlnr i which ‘n accord‘*nce with M^h6?°324’a- ,n Associates. P C Attorneys for Bank of' Amer ci MCaSe ,he tedomption po^ 5hul1 bo 30 days National Association as Successor by Mnrrlr Dn?JheMda’0of^saio. LaSalle Bank National Association, as pa,ed Novcmbor n, 2010 ... the registered holders ot Bear Stearns F? iHX^'mabon. please cafBacked Securities I Trust 2007-HE4 Asbet^vk, Certibcales, Series 2007- HE4 43252 WoS?‘ , Avenue. Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 335-9200 Caso No. 10OMI01135-1 asap* 3810075 11/18'2010, 11/25/2010, 12/0^’* 12/09/2010 T/uu*0, ri,u *412407F0l 7H41 Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT’NC, TO COLt ECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT •HE NUMBER DELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Attn PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgago©. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered nt salo. plus Interest. t MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the condition*, of a mortgage mado by Nate Fisk, original mortgagor(s), ’o iCNB Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dat ’d April 25. 2006. and record( d on May 4. 2006 in instrument 1164070, and mod.f.p^ ygreement dated November 30. 2009, and recorded on February 2. 2010 in instrument '401002020000966. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo rive at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 76/100 Dollars ($141,880.76), including interest at 3 675 o per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute m such caso mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiil bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tho place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 16, 2010. Said premises are situated in Charter Township ol Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 22. Smith's Lakeview Center, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 50. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such salo. Dated; November 18. 2010 For more information, please call; FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmingion Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo F333694F01 06731019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (lhe ‘Mortgage") made by Frances L. Favorman. Survivor of herself and her deceased spouse. Gerald A. Favcrman, an unmarried woman, as Mortgagor, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris Avenue. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. as Mortgagee, dated March 5, 2003 and recorded on March 12, 2003, Instrument No/ 1099339, Barry County Records, Barry County. Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $100,631.42 al the time of this Notico. Tho Mortgago contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgago, or any part of tho Mortgage TAKE NOTICE that on December 16, 2010, at 1:00 p.m.. local limo, or any adjourned dato there­ after, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to tho highest bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, (which is the building where Iho Circuit Court for Barry County is held). Tho Mortgagee will apply tho sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on tho amount duo at the rate of 5.00% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by Iho Mortgagee lo pro-. tect its interest in the property. ■ The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry. Stato of Michigan, described as: LOT 91 OF SUNRISE SHORES NO. 2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 98. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Tax Identification Number: 08-16-220-091-00 The redemplion period shall be one year from the date of salo pursuant to MCLA 600 3240(12), unless deemed abandoned and then thirty (30) days pursuant to MCLA 600 3240(11). November 2. 2010 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 r3SJ Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. AHN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by Iho foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interPSM0RTGAGE SALE - Defaull has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Noethe and Mariella Cousins, husband and wife. .±inai mortgagor(s). lo Mortgage □eclromc Roaistration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or ass*gns- ' 2005-30UB j j siqneo 3S documented by Sc-'iM 2005-30CB as asw Mrch:gan an assignmen., n , ry |Q b0 du0 at Iho on which mortgago tn N Thousand Six e°Tnd X-00 Doua-s rSU79d6?5 .riding m-a-esl at 6.25% par annum. , . contained In said mortUndu rtX’Xww in'auch case made and pro9a‘J® a" ,/e°s hernby g-vun that said mortgago wt« tOOPM.cnOecemb»r9.ii-Oi’Od Townshlp ol Smd P'e"£% County. Michigan, and are Johnstown. Barry c y 0 Ea$t desenbed as «*". Range 8 West. Line Of Section b To Southeasl Corner. Distant North n32^ 231 Fet)t Al Right Of Section 6. reeti Thence East 231 Anglos; Thonco Nort . g^ton 6; Soulh Foot To The E^f L Bcgtnn,ng. 220 Feet To Thebo 6 months from Tho redcmpHo P* unless determined abantho date of ' 'wlth MCLA 600.3241a. In doned m jCkc<mda “bon period Shall be 30 days which case tho rode P from fhv date of such .a^ Dated November U. 201 For more intomiatm ptease c FC X (240) 593*1JOZ Trott K Trett. PL­ Attorneys For Sen-’* 31440 Northwest 4 H Farmington Hiks. Mrn File #34717OFO1 ay> Suitt» 200 4ftJ34.2525 Page 13 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default n,r been made in the conditions of a mortgage inode by Darotd Chnstophnr Cheeseman. an unmarried man, lo Union Federal Bank o’ Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated April 18. 2003 and recorded April 22, 2003 In Instrument Number 1102575, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is row held by CtbMortgage. Inc. by alignment Them rs claimed to be due at the dato hereof Hie sum of Eighty-Five Thousand N;ne Hundred Eighty-Eight and 3'100 Do’>ar.s ($85 988 03) including Interest al 5 875% per annum Under the power of salo con­ tained in sa<d mortgage and me statute in such case made and provided, notice «s hereby g^ven that said mortgago will ba foreclosed by a sate of Iho mortgaged premises, or some part of»! ;em at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 p m. cn DECEMBER 16, 2010. Said prem'ses are located in tho City of Nashvi'le, Bam/ County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 510 Feet West of the Northeast corner ol the West 1/2 of ttie Northwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 2 North Range 7 West; thenco West 220 Feet, thence South 450 Foot: thence East 270 Feet; thence North 200 Feet: thonce West 50 Feet, thence North 250 Feet to tho place of beginning. The redempt on penod shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption ponod shall bo 30 days from tne date of such sale TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, i! any. aro limited solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest I? you arc a tenant in the property, pteaso contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 16. 2010 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 671.0912 ASAP# FNMA3814052 11/18/2010. 11/25/2010, 12'02/2010, 12’09/2010 Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sate may be resand­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Nancy K Rhodes and Craig A Rhodes, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 12. 2008. and recorded on September 3, 2008 in instrument 200809030008796. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servtong. L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo bo due at the date horeof the sum ol One Hundred Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 78/100 Dollars ($150,588.76). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, a! 1:00 PM. on December 9. 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry' County. Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 3. Hunters Ridge Estates Subdivision, according lo the Plal tnereof as record­ ed in Ubor 6. Page(s) 12 of Plats, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated; November 11. 2010 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File #346572F01 resist Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgago made by M.lford Fase and Dianna G. Fase. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 3.2002, and recorded on January 30, 2003 In Instrument 1096570, in Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at lhe dale hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred ThirtyFour and 41/100 Dollars (S96.434.4l). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute <n such caso mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgago win be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi c vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on December 2, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as; Beginning at a pomt on the North and South 1/4 line of Sect-on 13. Town 1 Noah. Rance 10 West, Prairioviite Township, Dairy County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 33 seconds East U48 07 feet from tne Scum 1/4 post of said Section, thence South 88 degrees 36 min­ utes 38 seconds East 891.00 feet; thence Ncnti CO degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East parallel w.ih said North and South 1/4 Lne to tne North hne of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section: thence Westerly along said North bne to sa-d North and South 1/4 Imo; thenco Soutn 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West along sad North and South 1/4 hne 17d 20 feet to the place of beg-.nn ng Tho redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in acoordxnce with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: November 4. 2010 Far more information please ca’I FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File/T345643F01 ‘ t.%^ �Page 14 - Thursday, November 25.2010 - The Hastings Banner ■ f ■ 1 Just two smoke-free law violation complaints reported in county Local health department1, across the state received a combined 583 complaints about patrons smoking in restaurants or bars since the smoke-free law was implemented in May, according to a survey recently conducted by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). , received, health O( (Ik- 583 ^7"i.,,,. ,<> cither departments owncrs individual, or rcsl““f“ bj‘cc, to penalties of Violators of the law aa ; b sub>c. $ j (X) for lhe first offense a ""C Barn'county businesses have been Exotic hemlock-killing insect found in Ottawa County The Michigan Department of Agriculture confirmed small infestations of the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) at sites in Emmet. Macomb and Ottawa counties Nov. 12. “Nursery operators, landscapers and home­ owners should never accept hemlock from quarantined areas and never accept hemlock without proper certification,” said Ken Rauscher, MDA pesticide and plant pest man­ agement division director. “Examine your hemlock for the presence white, cottony masses on lhe underside of the branches where the needles attach.' if you suspect HWA. contact MDA immediately.” The positive sites in Macomb and Ottawa counties were discovered by two alert arborists who reported their suspicions to lhe MDA. The positive site in Petoskey was dis­ covered by an MDA inspector upon re­ inspection of a previously negative invoice tree from the 2006 detection. Tlie trees in Petoskey have been removed and replaced by the landscaper who inadvertently brought them into the stale in 2006, and insecticides have been applied. “These detections underscore the impor­ tance of citizen involvement in exotic pest detection.” said Rauscher. • Without these alert and conscientious individuals, ihesc detections may have gone unnoticed for months, or even years, making eradication of this devastating pest much more unlikely.” The infestations represent the first detec­ tions of HWA in Michigan since 2006. when it was found in hemlock nursery stock grown in West Virginia and planted for residential landscaping in (Ik- Harbor Springs ar«. population was eradicated, and th*. * subjected to several years of intensi t IK cide treatments and surveys. Tlie new infestations also are bclieveo to originate from hemlock nursery stock origi­ nating from HWA-infcstcd areas of the US. The infested trees at each site have been removed and destroyed. Nearby trees arc being treated with pesticides, being performed to determine if HWA has spread. .. "MD/X is requiring removal of posilivc trees and treatment with an approved insecti­ cide and will also conduct survey activities where HWA has been confirmed,” said Rauscher. HWA is a small, aphid-like insect that uses its long, siphoning mouth parts to extract sap from hemlock trees. Native to eastern Asia, HWA was discovered in Virginia in 1951 and has since spread over an area from Georgia to Maine, decimating hemlock stands across much of the eastern U.S. Over 100 million hemlock trees are present in Michigan forests, providing valuable habi­ tat for a diversity of animals, including birds, deer, and fish. These trees are critical to the ecology and aesthetics of Michigan’s north­ ern forests, he added. Michigan law restricts the movement of hemlock into the state and includes a com­ plete ban on the movement of hemlock from infested areas. 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Madden 187. 222-6">o- R- Sutherland 2014 ✓ aErzwvxr-----------------[Surf up to 6X faster^] 5*9/1 Up Or,lln«! www lOfabktforj FRISSON 1120 150.4-20 MON- TH 4-20 As potentially severe winter weather approaches, the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding animal own­ ers to plan for cold, dangerous conditions that may impact the health and well being of their pets and livestock. "Michigan pets and livestock can be nega­ tively impacted by winter weather,” said Dr Steve Halstead. MDA state veterinarian’ Both pets and livestock react to harsh condi­ tions. and it’s imperative that owners plan ahead and take extra steps to ensure die health and safety of their animals." State law requires owners provide an ade­ quate supply of feed and water for their ani­ mals, as well as shelter from the wind and other severe conditions. "Generally speaking, the state of the econo­ my is challenging owners in their ability to properly care for their animals," said Halstead. "But there may be organizations in Michigan willing to help people keep their pels at home, instead of surrendering them during difficult economic times. So, if you need help, 1 encour­ age you contact jour local animal shelter or humane society.” As a reminder, dogs, cals, and other com­ panion animals that live inside homes may not tolerate outdoor winter temperatures for long period** Guardian dogs and bam cats that live outside need dry, clean, enclosed spaces such as dog or cat houses that retain body heat. Ollier winter precautions for com­ panion animals include ensuring: • Access to clean water. • Adequate feed. • Good grooming. • Protection from de-icing chemicals, w’hich can irritate skin. • Protection from antifreeze, which tastes sweet to animals, but is extremely toxic. MDA’s generally accepted agricultural and management practices for the care of farm animals have specific guidance on cold weather care for livestock species. Some gen­ eral precautions include: • Ensuring access to clean water that is not But One 16 spare Time 16. Wom*n’s Gam« and Kuhlman 2H K- Becker Roush 172.477: a Churchill K'iUor KA Tulco't PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Reltabh intornM Aiccu S.ncTvKM Judy Quantrell. owner of the Country Kettle in Nashville is one of the many busi­ nesses throughout lhe state that decided to go smoke-free before the law even went into cflcct. in QiiantreH’.s case, nearly a year. ”1 think this is a good law,” she said. "I’ve lost a few smokers, but I’m starting to pct them back now. I have a lol of new customers now who have actually came up to me and told me that they wouldn’t come in before because of the smoking but will now because we’re smoke-free. I think it’s lhe same for a lot of businesses.” “It is pretty remarkable that the local health departments only issued 158 citations, con­ sidering die number of food service establish­ ments that are in the state.” said Janet Olszewski, director for MDCH. “Tlie survey demonstrates that the law is truly working and people are compliant. This is good news for Michigan’s restaurant and bar employees and The survey covered about 37.000 fixxi service establishments that fall under the jurisdiction of 45 health departments in the Mate. Data were collected from 37 of the 43 health departments. Seven counties did not respond to the survey including Alpena, Cheboygan. Midland. Montmorency. Presque Isle. Sanilac and St. Joseph. While the state did not fund those counties for the first quar­ ter of the smoke-free law implementation, they are funded for the current fiscal year. Local health departments also issued five cease orders to food service establishments, which *»hut down a business until it complies with the law. As for non-food service estab­ lishments, 173 complaints were received, and 11 citations were issued. For more information on the smoke-free law. visit www.michigan.gov/smokefrcclaw. State veterinarian warns of cold weather hazards for livestock and pets Bowl 20 !/■>. soencer'5 Towin£ 17 lz2, A www GQTI.com Cfl BARGAIN TWILIGHT •VU oun 4 00 6 00 FM penalized f()r breaking the new law, both food service cstublishnicnls' Ihe Hilrry’Baton District Hcahh pepurtment received a com­ plaint in )Une jbout an employee smoking in the public restrootn. The business Was con. tacted and (he owner discussed the complaint with the employee At the heath department’s request, »No smoking* signs were posted inside the bathroom^ as a reminder to cus­ tomers and Mali, alike ’Uic health department also received a com­ plaint in August regarding the Thomapple Valley \ lAv jqashvillc, at which smoking was permitted at times when members only were allowed inside the facility. A site visit by the health department showed that the VFW was allowing smoking inside due to misinter­ pretation of the law. Ashtrays were removed from the premises. ;md smoking js now allowed only «n the outside deck, where no food or beverages ate allowed. Call 269'9^'9554 anviimiWg™5 Banner ciasa^lail ads frozen. • Increasing feed to provide energy which helps animals stay warm. • Providing shelter such as barns, forests and hills lo allow animals to escape wind and heavy snow. • Caution around icy areas to prevent falls and injuries. •Taking care while hauling livestock in icy winter weather. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/gaamps or Facebook. Woman gets out of control at office Hastings Police were dispatched to the Family Independence Agency (FIA) Nov. 17 after a reported out-of-control subject had allegedly broken a window' inside the facility. Officers made contact with an agitated woman, 28. from Nashville, who told officers she was responsible for breaking the window. Officers were told by FIA staff that the woman had entered lhe office area and demanded help, pushing the person in front of her. Tlie sus­ pect broke the front-desk window while try ing to climb into the office area. Officers were told by a witness that the woman was screaming obscenities. The Nashville resident W'as placed under arrest on charges of disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property. Dog missing from Woodland home A Woodland resident went to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Nov. 18 to report a missing dog. She told deputies that a man and woman in their 3()s, driving a dark Dodge Durango, may have taken the dog. Tlie dog, an 8-year-old blonde female Peekaboo (Pekingese and ShihTzu cross) had been missing since Nov. 12. Deputies talked with a neighbor and followed up on a phone call from someone saying lhe dog was at Animal Control. According to Animal Control, no dog of that description had been dropped off. No more information was discovered. Tlie case is closed, and a lost dog report has been filed. Court spectator has outstanding warrant On Nov. 18. while on security duty in probate court, a deputy was informed that a man in the court audience had a valid contempt of court warrant for failure to appear. The deputy approached the man and asked for identification. Tlie man said he had none. He the deputy his name and date of birth, which matched the warrant. When the man, 18, was advised of lhe outstanding warrant, according to the report, he became agitated and asked the deputy not to arrest him. The man then raised his voice, and according to the deputy, showed aggressive behavior, slamming both fists into the court wall. Tlie man was handcuffed, arrested and lodged at lhe Barry' County Jail. Delayed report may be costly A Delton woman reported jewelry stolen from her car Nov. 15. The complainant went to I the sheriff’s department and told deputies that $7,149 in jewelry was taken from her 2005 Ford Freestyle while it was parked in the Thomapple Manor parking lot. Upon further investigation, the woman told deputies thal on Nov. 9. she had pul the jewelry in a teal-colored cloth on the passenger-side floorboard of her vehicle. Deputies were informed she intended to sell the jewelry al a store in Okemos. The woman visited her mother for about I I I I an hour at Thomapple Manor, drove back home and did not notice the jewelry missing until the following morning. Thomapple Manor security advised deputies that the car was parked out of security camera view, so they had no recording of the alleged theft. Deputies I informed the woman that since she reported lhe jewelry missing several days after she I noticed it gone, fingerprinting would most likely be inaccurate. According to the report, the I case is inactive without suspects. Trash left on Barber Road property On Nov. 16, a Hastings woman reported trash being dumping on her Barber Road prop- I erty. The complainant said her 3.5 acres was not close to her residence, but said there was I no trash on the property in August. Deputies were told thal since August, tires, bed springs, a couch and chair had been dumped on the property. The case is closed with no suspects. * Former employee uses company credit card A Hastings business owner reported Oct. 28 embezzlement by a former employee. While reviewing fuel card statements, lhe owner noticed purchases of food, alcohol and tobacco on a card designated for vehicle costs only. The purchase charges dated back four months and the card had come up missing a month ago. Purchases at tw o Hastings ga.s stations total $1,050. When deputies contacted the ex-employee, he confessed to the purchases and said he would pay the money back if charges were not brought against him. The case is onln and forwarded lo the prosecutor’s office. * ptn Arguing couple agrees that TV is ruined Deputies responded to a Shelbyville residence Nov. 15 on a reported case of do • violence. When arriving on the scene, deputies spoke with a woman who said sh • k’C boyfriend had split a fifth of rum, und he had become argumentative The bovfr' t k since left the residence. During the argument, lhe woman threatened to call the n* r the boyfriend smashed her cell phone. According to the woman, her bovfrirnrt .k . J antl butted” her and kicked in a 60-inch television. The man then told her to rMl hcad‘ because he believed there was a Genesee County child support warrant issued ’ v suspected male came back to lhe residence while deputies were intervie ‘ plainant. Tlie boyfriend told deputies that the woman had slatted lhe arcum^u ’hC COnv believed he was seeing his ex-wife. lire man also (old deputies she was the becausc sbc physical and showed deputies scratches on his hand. He confessed to ha\°ne Wh° bcva,ne television, but it didn’t matter, he said, because it was his property Dcnuf pun?hed Breathalyzer tests to both parties. The complainant registered .20 percent a lad,ninistened .18 percent. The man was arrested for domestic violence. The case ix hcr ^YWend the prosecutor’s uflke. u ,s opcn and referred to �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 25 20 fO - Page 15 Delton Kellogg’s top seven earn all-county honor hy Brett Bremer . . s'P”rts Editor try teams. ’ ’ third at the league championship with a time cross coun- ■ .^77' ,niv Vallc‘'>io"Assoxiatton sent inchnl ne n “ 3 s<a,c ' '“>>• •WS? raThe Capital Atea ihn^ Conference White Division had “>' ,hc 'u,cfinals in Division 2 or '* I •* rv^ ■ ans’n8 Catholic which was sccXh • and Perr> whid> P’«<^ r-1 |ln • *' Gold Conference had Caledonia running in the Division 1 State Finals. e Delton Kellogg's bovs were happv to finish «n lhe middle of the Division 3 pack, in 18th Place, and very happy that they finished ahead of league rival Hackett Catholic Central which had edged the Panthers for second place in the KVA this fall. Schoolcraft took the league title in lhe KVA. and placed 11th in Division 3. It was easy to see at the Barry County Meet why the Panthers were a team looking for­ ward to a spot in the state finals. Delton Kellogg had three runners cam first-team All­ Barry County honors by placing in the top seven at the county meet hosted by Lakewood High School, and four more runners cam sec­ ond-team all-county by placing between eighth and 15th. Boys' Cross Country First Team Dustin Brummcl, Thornapple Kellogg: The Barry County Meet champion in his sen­ ior season, Bnimmel won the race at Lakewood High School in 17 minutes 12.2 seconds. Brummel made his first trip to the state finals this fall, placing 50th in Division 2 with a time of 16:28.8 at Michigan International Speedway. He hung with the leaders in the O­ K Gold Conference all season long, placing of 17:02.6. Austin Kctoln, Delton Kellogg: A junior ninning his first varsity cross country races this fall. Ketoh became one of the Panther leaders when healthy. He placed fourth at the county meet m 17:52.9. He'was lhe second Panther finisher at Division 3 Slate Finals, placing 84th in 17:05.9. , , Ibcker See.se, Lakewood: Had a couple strong races at I.akewxuxl High School in his senior season, including a sixth-place finish in 17:17.5 at the final C A AC-White jamboree ot the season and a second-place time of I 7.~J. at the Barry County Meet. Seese earned bis first trip to the Division State Finals this fall, placing 118th m 16:5 J.6. Mitch Singletern. Hustings: The Saxons leader all season long. Singlelcrry placed fifth at the Barry County Meet in his senior season, hitting the finish line in 18:17.7. He earned all-conference honors in lhe O­ K Gold Conference with his seventh place finish al the conference meet. He finished the course at Johnson Park in 17:27.1. David Walter, Thomapple Kellogg: Walter was the second Trojan to finish at the Barry County Meet, corning in sixth overall w ith a time of 18:35.5 in his freshman season. He had a solid day at his team’s Division 2 Regional race hosted by Carson City-C rystal as well, coming in 47th overall in 17:59.4. Ryan Watson, Delton Kellogg: Watson, a junior, placed third at the Barry County Meet with a time of 17:49.0. From there he went on to place tenth at regionals and lead Delton’s boys’ team at the state finals with a 52nd-place time of 16:49.9. Raymond Vickery, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore w ho had a great race al the Barry County Meet, placing seventh in 18:48.8. Vickery continued his solid running at the Division 3 state finals, w here he placed 116th in 17:27.2. The 2010 All-Barry Singleterry. Austin Keto . Billy Schiit. Taylor Klotz. y ys cross country teams. Team members are (front from left) Raymond Vickery, David Walter, Mitch Watson, Tucker Scese, Dustin Brummel. (back) Jake Partridge. Troy Dunkelberger, Tyler Bourdo, enedict, Zach Haas and Kannon Hoffman. Boys' Cross Country ’ Second Team Joe Benedict, Maple Valley: Benedict led the Maple Valley varsity boys team all season long, including at lhe KVA Meet where he was 19th w ith a time of l8;27 Benedict was the lone Lion in the lop |5 the Barry County Meet. placing tenth with a time of 19:12.1. Tyler Bourdo. Delton Kellogg: Hie lone senior ninning for the Panthers at the Division 3 State Finals to dose out the season. Bourdo was 154th at MIS w ith a time ol 17:46.5. State medalists lead county girfe Bourdo placed 13th al die Barrv County Meet in 19:19.5. Troy Dunkelberger, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior. Dunkelberger was 14th at the Barry County Meet with his time of 19:23.3. In his final race of the season, he cut his time down to 19.03.4 at the Division 2 region­ al race hosted by Carson City-Crystal. Zach Haas, Delton Kellogg: Haas was one of five Delton boys in the top ten at the Barry County Meet, placing ninth in 19;07.7. He was 214th at the Division 3 State Finals with a time of 18:30.3. Kannon Hoffman, Delton Kellogg: Hoffman placed eighth al the Barry County Meet, hitting lhe finish line in 18:55.6. He followed up that performance by finish­ ing I87lli at thc Division 3 Stale Finals, where he hit the line in 18:07.8. Taylor Klotz, Hastings: A junior. Klotz finished the Barry County Meet in 11th place with his time of 19:15.0. Klotz was number two for the Saxons for much of thc season, including al thc O-K Gold Conference Meet where he placed 41st overall in 19:32. Jake Partridge. Hastings: Number three for the Saxons throughout much of his senior season. Partridge placed 15th at the Barry County Meet in 19:37.3. He broke the 19-minule mark at the Saxons’ Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal, coming in 87th in 18:56.0. Billy Schut« Delton Kellogg: Schuh a jun­ ior. was 12lh at the Barry County Meet with a time of 19:15.4. He was the final finisher for the Panthers at the Division 3 Slate Finals, placing 234th in 18:58.6. See the 2010 All-Barry County Football Teams in next week's Hastings Banner We Deliver Don’t leave your holiday shipping up to just anyone. Make sure your gifts arrive on time... and in the condition you expect. When sending a special package, insist on a shipping company you can trust. Our friendly staff will ensure your shipment is professionally packaged and reaches its destination in pristine condition - on time. — The 2010 All-Barry County girls’ cross country teams. Team members are (front from left) Trista Straube. Jessica Rushford Brianna Russell, Jolene Drum. Shelbi Shepherd, Casey Lawson, Allyson Winchester, (back) Rachel Rimer, Meg Travis, Alaina Case, Cassie Thelen, Olivia LaJoye, Fiona Shea and Grace Possett. Missing from photo is Christi Boze by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team returned to the top of the Barry County standings this fall, dominating the county meet held at Lakewood High School. The first three finishers were Trojans, and TK then had runners finished 13th, I4lh, 15th, and 16th. The top seven runners at the county meet earned first-team all-county hon­ ors while finishers eight through 15 are sec­ ond-team all-county this fall. The season continued lo go well for the Trojans from there, as both senior Allyson Winchester and sophomore Casey Lawson, the top two finishers from the county meet, went on to earn state medals in Division 2. The Trojans weren't alone at the state finals i„ Brooklyn. They were joined there by one Saxon girl, one Maple Valley g.rl, and the entire Delton Kellogg team winch qualified tn Division 3. Girls' Cross Country First Team ........ —• a 116dl p'^t Drum was fourth the Barry County Meet * thc ^mZ^A.oeialioncl..m.lnoI1d11p Lawson went to the h„ the second mnu. i with a 21stfirst state medal place lime of 18:3 ’ . d |o her teammale Lawson Pla“d ; aI the Barry County Allyson Winchester 2().()9,, Meet, hitting ths-fi"1'1 M |c Valley: The Jessica Rushford; W , Lion leader all sea 1()(. sI31e finals lor Rushford earned a sp jn 20:21.9 at the first lime pla<-""- 1 Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Rushford was sixth al the county meet, coming in at 21:18.1. Brianna Russell, Delton Kellogg: Russell was the third Panther across the finish line at the Division 3 State Finals, placing 145th in 20: 56.6. Russell was the second Delton runner lo finish at both thc KVA Meet and the Barry County Meet. She was tenth in the KVA with a time of 20:57 and fifth at the county meet in 21: 17.5. Shelbi Shepherd, Thornapple Kellogg: A freshman. Shepherd came on strong for the Trojans at the und of the season placing 17th al lhe O-K Gold Conference Meet with a time of 21:04.6. She was third behind teammates Allyson Winchester and Casey Lawson at lhe county meet, coming in at 20:50.1. Tristn Straube. Hustings; The Saxon freshman earned a trip to the Division 2 State Finals this fall, where she placed 180th in 20:44.8. Straube led lhe Saxons at the Barry County Meet with her seventh-place time of 21:33,0. Allyson Winchester, Thornapple Kellogg: Winchester saved her best race for last, setting a new personal record at the slate finals with her runner-up lime of 17:42.4. Thai performance earned het a fourth slate medal. She also won O-K Gold Conference and regional championships in her senior sea­ son, and won lhe Barry County Meet as well with a time of 19:45.2. Girls’ Cross Country Second Team Christi Boze, Delton Kellogg: Boze was number two for the Panthers at the Division J Stale Finals, placing 136lh overall in 20:50.9. Al lhe Barry County Meet. Boze was eighth with a lime ol 2.1:39.7. Alaina Case, Hastings: 'Die Saxons' sen­ 9 Expert packing III Any size shipping ior leader, she placed 29th at the O-K Gold Conference Meet w ith her time of 21:58. Case was 11th at thc Ban) County Meet, hitting thc finish line in 21:51-2. Olivia LaJoye, Thornapple Kellogg: LaJoye. a sophomore, was 13th al the Barry' County Meet w ith a time of 22:05.0. She was the filth scorer lor the Trojans al lhe O-K Gold Conference Meet, placing 38th in 22:19. Grace Possett, Thomapple Kellogg: One of three Trojan freshmen in the top |5 at (he county meet. Possett placed 15th in 22:23.5. Possett was the final finisher lor lhe Trojans at their Division 2 Regional Meet, placing 87th overall wilh a time of 22:39.5 Rachel Rimer, Hastings: Another strong iicshman for the Saxon girh leam, Rimer was 33rd at the GoW Conference meet with a time of 22:05 She placed ninth at the Barry County Meet with a time of 21:45.5 Fiona Shea, Thornappte Kellogg: Another Trojan freshman. Shea was mu, at the Barry County Meet Wilh a fime of 22:21.8. ' Number four for the 'Trojans much of the year. Shea placed 38th overall al regional^ with a time of 21:27.1 Cassie I livlen “Lakewood: H’c Vikings' senior all year long, Thelen closed oul her senior season with ,a 12th phuv l»'he of 22W.0 at the Barry Count) M<*‘ he was even better on lhe same course at Ltikew.xHl High Sdu„,| in lite t'"al < AAC" tine jamboree of the .sea«>». Plavini: 2l't but hitting the |inc i„ 21.44J. Mig Travis, The lltiM Sax„„ to ll,|v t at the Barry County Meet, liuvis ,cndl ""••tall wilh 4Ipilel)f VI?I’ H; Corrugated boxes Custom boxing Freight shipping Fax and copy service 15% OFF OPEN SATURDAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS 8:30-1PM bj Ship sunshine 'ack 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings (269) 948-9610 • Fax (269) 945-2680 Open Mon-Frl 8:30 to 6:00 • Closed Saturday & Sunday 1 rav tv. a junior, uas also the th"d s“x<>tt to "tush at lhe o K liilld Cl,nleienee Mec| "here she plWet| ,]1>l(lvrru|| i« /vji-it srwv»ct M.?’ �a P.Kje 16 — Thuisday, November 25, ?010 - The Hastings Bartn •• | HI ■ ■ HI I B Trojans and Vikes reached district finals in 201 u Kevin Bosma Head coach Josh Meersma calls him a •ven- physical playa" who l<,vcs Pla>',n8 lhc game. Kava Chaffee, l>l,on Kcll<W A scn'orChaffee led lhe Panthers in goals Hits season. He wasn't only a scorer, he was also a dis­ tributor finishing as one of the team s assist Kaya Chaffee hy Brett Bremer Sporty Editor There were times where it was a tough sea son, but every one of the Barry County varsi­ ty boys’ soccer teams got to have its highlight of the season. For I^ikcwood and Thomapple Kellogg it came at the end of thc season, with those two teams marching to district championship con­ tests at their respective tournaments. Thc Vikings were downed by Belding in the Division 3 District Finals at Olivet, while Holland topped lhe Trojans in the Division 2 District Finals al Unity Christian. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley saw their Kalamazoo Valley Association match go into a shoot out. with lhe Lions pulling out lhe win Hastings had an exciting last second win over the Thomapple Kellogg boys in O-K Gold Conference play, and the Trojans turned around and pulled out a big upset of league rival Caledonia Boy s’ Soccer First Team Kevin Bosma, Hastings: Bosma. the Saxons' senior goalkeeper, finished the sea­ son with a 1.68 goals against average. “Kevin kept us in many games we should have lost or been completely blown out of.’’ said Saxon head coachBen Conklin. Cody Brumm. Maple Valley: Tlie lions’ leading scorer in his senior season, he earned honorable mention all-KVA honors. leaders too. Jemmy Dobbin, Hastings; One of the Saxons’ senior captains. Dobbin played his third season on the back line for Hastings this fall. . “Jcromy has been a huge part of the suc­ cess for the past two seasons and doesn t have lhe stats that some other have, but all thc intangibles are there that make him a great player,” said coach Conklin. Eric Kendall, Hastings: The Saxons’ lead ing scorer with 24 go-iis this season. Kendall was named all-conference and all district this season as well as being one of lhe team s sen­ ior captains. Coach Conklin calls Kendall a great stu dent, and said he’s a "huge pan of why we did so well this season.” Ryan MacLeod, Thornapple Kellogg: An al I-conference performer in the O-K Gold Conference' this year, the senior captain was the leader of the Trojan defense. Despite playing mostly defense. MacLeod finished the year with a goal and six assists. Daniel Perez, Lakewood: A senior who didn’t fill up the stat book this season but was key lor the Vikings all season long. , He was all-conference honorable mention in the C A AC-White this year and earned all­ district honors as well. Cody Redman, Hastings: Another senior captain for the Saxons, Redman was strong as the Saxons center defensive midfielder in his third year on the varsity. “lie was one of our on the field leaders," said coach Conklin. Genaro Salgado, Lakewood: The leader of the Viking defense once again. Salgado earned honorable mention all-state in Division 3. as well as all regional and all­ conference honors this season. Caleb Scheidel, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans' top scorer this season, he fin­ ished his senior season with 17 goals and three assists. Scheidel was named his team's Most Valuable Player, and earned all-conference honorable mention in the O-K Gold from his center midfield position. Kyle VanDonimelcn, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior in thc center of the Trojan defense, VanDommclen was voted his team’s most improved player this year. Coach Larry Jachim called him a “silent force on lhe field thal always strived to improve his skills on and off the field.” Dale White, Maple Valley: Very decisive on the back line for the Lions, White led his team’s defense once again this season with solid tackling and dominant play in lhe air. White was one of the top sweepers in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and earned first-team a) I-league honors for his efforts. SOCCER, continued on page 18 Vikes never got to go heads up with county rivals Brian Graybill by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The three Barry County varsity boys’ ten­ nis teams didn’t all get lo meet up this sea­ son. Lakewood went its way, while Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings battled it out in the O­ K Gold Conference. Thc Vikings had a lough time in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. They placed fourth at their Division 4 Regional Tournament, behind only their three league foes Portland. Williamston and Lansing Catholic who all advanced lo lhe slate finals. Hastings finished the year wilh two O-K Gold victories, topping Thomapple Kellogg and Ottawa Hills while lhe Trojans finished with just one over the Bengals. But both teams ended lhe year lied for filth place in thc league as the Trojans moved up with a fifth place finish at the league tournament. Boys’ Tennis First ream Singles Eric Enz, Lakew ood: Playing first singles for thc Vikings this fall, Enz was named his team’s Most Valuable Player. Enz was fourth ol the CAAC-White tour­ nament this season, and reached the semifi­ nals of the Vikings’ Division 4 Regional Tournament. Brian Graybill, Hustings: Graybill moved into thc second singles spot for the Saxons (his fall. He placed seventh al the O-K Gold Conference tournament, knocking off Ottawa Hills’ number two player in the match for seventh. Stephen Nisbet, Lakewood: Stepped in at second singles as a sophomore this season for the Viking varsity team. Nisbet scored a big three-set win over his opponent from Ithaca in the first round of thc Vikings’ Division 4 Regional Tournament. Tyler Swanson, Thornapple Kellogg: Swanson moved from lhe doubles side into the second singles spot for die Trojans this fall. He placed sixth at the O-K Gold Conference Meet, topping his foe from Ottawa Hills in his second match of the day. Rocky VanZegeren, Thornapp]e Kellogg: VanZegeren was solid in his first full season at first singles for the Trojans. He topped lhe Saxons’ Connor von dec Hoff in both their O-K Gold Conference meetings, and placed fifth at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. Connor von dcr Hoff, Hustings: von der Hoff went up against lhe best of the best as the Saxons’ number one singles player. von der Hoff played a couple of very tight matches with the Trojans' number nm. ftocky VanZegeren. Doubles Adam Barker and Alex Schullfnc Lakewood: The Vikings number one dou­ bles duo placed third nt thc CAAC Whit • Conference Tout mimenl. Schuiling and Barker closed out their s • son by reaching the .semifinals at their team’s Division 4 Regional Tournament, where they were downed by lhe eventual regional cham­ pions from Lansing Catholic. Alex Hunter antI Dav’d 1>arks Lakewood: Hunter and Parks came on strong at the end of the year, scoring a threeset upset win over Williamston in the match for third at ihc cAAC-White Tournament. They went on to reach the regional semifi­ nals in Divisjon 4. Matt Muc||cr and Casey Martin, Hastings: Tjle Saxons’ number one doubles team had thejr team’s top finish at the O-K Gold Conference fbumament. Tlie pair was seeded foa«h al the league meet. and l0Dr)ed Wayland in the opening round befOrc finishing fourth overall. Boys’ Tennis Second Team Singles Ben Deloer Th«r"“PI’l‘; scored » t,C.1’ „f wins al lhc O K Gold inference •<> fini5h in fif,h 1 Anth?'"* n^kin. Lakewood: Haskin plaeT? I* " lhc CAAC-Whilc Toum coring u 6-0.6-1 vic- fourth lor> C0W,,na in Ian Smith, Thornapple Kellogg: Smith tied the Trojan fourth doubles team for the highest finish at lhe O-K Gold Conference Tournament. He was fourth at fourth singles, scoring an opening round victory’ over Wayland after coming into lhe tournament as' the fourth seed. Doubles John Kalmlnk, and Steven Maurer, Hastings: At second doubles. 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They only dropped three total games in victories over Ottawa Hills and Wayland. Kyler Clark and Seth Spitzley, Lake wood: One of three Viking doubles teams to pull out a win against Williamston in their league dual, taking a second-set tie­ breaker lo close out the Hornets. Clark and Spitzley were fourth at the CAAC-White tournament, and scored one victory at regional*. BOO am 415 pm 415 pm BaskrfteJ BxAeiki.l fkbkstbi!| G R. Cretan GR.Ciejt5n GA Creston Arturs <2 C&xfa fcp KiB BC,5 ZtfiB BrActtul T-XMS T-XMS HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Coniact Liur.i MIK 051)6 tn Sponsor the Hastings Orl|lopC(li 840 Cook ivq. ,,aMings. Ml 4905g Ph‘>'lv: 269-945 9520 “'ll l ive-80Q.596-1005 *1 �I The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 25. 2010 - Page 17 County’s spikers again among best in the state championship and went on to the slate quar terfinals where they were downed by St. Louis. Delton Kellogg wus downed by the Lakewood girls in the Class B district finals al Hastings High School, but were one of two county teams io w in conference titles this sea­ son. Thc Panthers finished ahead ot thc I ions, sharing thc Kalamazoo Valley Association crown with Pennfield Lake wood earned lhc outright Capital Area Activities Conference White Division crown this fall. Giris’ Volleyball Adrianna Culbert by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One thing is missing yet. all-state honors. There will likely be some rolling in for the area’s best spikers, a number of whom have already earned all region honors. Lakewood and Maple Valley proved to be a couple of the best teams in the state for their size, both w inning district championships this tall - the Vikings in Class B and the Lions in Claw C. The Vikings were downed in the regional finals at Three Rivers, while the Lions won their program’s first ever regional First Team Kale Ancincova, Maple Valley: An all­ region and all-conference performer tor the Lions this full, she led the Lions with 28 kills during the regular season and 45 blocks. Ancincova also had 14 aces and 218 digs Carly Boehm. Delton Kellogg: lhe Panthers’ senior middle earned all region and all-KVA honors tins fall. She averaged 2.8 kills, 3 digs. .7 aces and .3 blocks per game. Adrianna Culbert, Delton Kellogg: An all-region and all-conference performer once again, as a junior, for lhe Panthers w ho s still waiting on all-state honors which .she earned in the tail of 2009. Culbert, the Panthers’ setter, averaged 3.5 kills. 5 assists, 1.5 aces and 1.3 blocks per game. Chelsea Lake, Lakewood: Lake was nom­ inated for lhe Miss Vollev ball award in the slate of Michigan this fall, as thc state's lop player. She earned second-team all-state hon­ ors Iasi year and was honorable mention all­ state as a sophomore. Lake had 570 kills this season, with a .469 kill-percentage, and also added 193 blocks. 563 digs and 124 aces. Anna Lynch, Lakewood: It was a tri­ umphant return lo the court for Lynch, who missed her junior season last year. She earned all-league honors in lhe CAAC-White for lhe second time this fall Lynch led thc Vikings with 603 kills, and also'had 97 blocks. 428 digs and 49 aces. Lexie Spetoskcy, Lakewood: The Kayla Vogel Vikings’ senior seller earned all-league hon­ ors for the fourth lime ih‘r scason in the CAAC-While and was in on die first rounds of voting for lhc Miss Volleyball award. Spetoskcy had 1.266 assists this season to go along with 125 kills. 341 digs and 66 aces. '' Kayla Vogel. Hastings: The Saxons’gO-to girl this season. Vogel finished the year with 563 kills although coach Gina McMahon said lhc final team stats are one tournanxjnt short and she’s sure Vogel reached 600 for foe sea. Second Team Kalil Barrone, Lakewood: Lakewood’s junior middle earned all-conference honors in the CAAC-While again this fall, for the sec­ ond lime She had 182 kills this season logo wifo |72 blocks. 94 digs and 65 aces. Girls’ Swimming and Diving TK-Hastings Relay s. Girls' Swimming and Diving First Team I’ori (ybuhki, IK-Hastings: Placed 14th it the O K Rainbow Meet in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6 minutes 18.40 sec­ ° Ruyter DeMink. TK-Hastings: DeMink qualified for thc Division I Stale Finals with the rest ol the 200-yard freestyle relay team. Tltat relay team also placed second at the O-K Rainbow Meet. Patricia Garber, TK-Hastings: Swam at (he slate finals with the Trojan 200-yard med)cy relay team and the 200-yard freestyle rela> team She was one of four girls to cam All­ Conference honors thanks to a victory in the 200-yard medley relay al thc conference meet. TYacy Hodges, TK-Hastings: The top diver for the TK-Ha.stings team. Hodges placed third al lhe O-K Rainbow Meet, und qualified for regionals. Alexis Kelly, TK-Hastings: Kelly placed 11th at die O-K Rainbow Meet in the 200yard individual medley, with a time of 2:39.34. Kayla Kroells, TK-Hastings: She placed Iith in the O-K Rainbow in the 200-yard freestyle, and 12th in the conference in the 500-yard freestyle. She was also a part of the team record set­ ting 400-yard freestyle relay team at thc TKHastings Relays. Casidce Martin, TK-Hastings: z\ junior who contributed in the freestyle relays for the Trojan team this fall. She was tenth in the 50-yard freest) le at the O-K Rainbow Meet. Marissa Mcyering, TK-Hastings: Meyering was another contributor for the TKHastings team in the 200-yard and 400-xard freestyle reJays. Brie Ricketts, 1 K-Hastings: Another relay contributor and solid distance swimmer for the TK-Hastings team. Karistyn Sheldon, TK-Hastings: A senior who contributed to the Trojan relay teams this season. Kayla Strumbcrger, TK-Hastings: Part ol the conference championship team in the 200-yard medley relay as a sophomore and also the team's top 100-yard backstroke swimmer. She holds the school record in the 100-vaid backstroke. 1:04.59. 3 Alexa Schipper, TK-Hastings: Schipper came up just a few tenths of a second shy of making the finals in lhe 100 yard breaststroke at thc Division 1 State Finals, placing 16th in the preliminaries with a time of 1:09,34. She holds lhe school record in the event n 1:07.89. She also was a part of the 2(X) yard medley Holiday Photo Processing Specials! PHOTO BOOKS Girls' Volleyball relay leant which won conference and went lo the stale finals, and swam in lhe 200-yard freestyle relay at the stale finals. Lcxi. Scnsiba,...TKUljiMiDiy»:..AuyUwr solid relay performer for the TK-Hastings team. Natalie VanDenack, TK-Hastings: VanDenack closed out her year at the state finals again, swimming in thc 200-yard med­ ley relay, lhe 50-yard freestyle, the 100-yard freest) le, and the 200-yard freest) le relay. She closes out her high school career hold­ ing seven team records, four in individual events and as a part of all three relays. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was another fine fall in the pool for lhe Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings girls' swim­ ming and diving team. Tlie Trojans qualified for lhe Division 1 State Finals in five events. It was a lie for the lop TK-Hastings finish al lhe finals, wilh lhe 200-yard medley relay team of Kayla Strumbcrger, * Alexa Schipper. Natalie VanDenack and Patricia Garber placing 18th in 1 minute 54.00 seconds. Schipper was also 18th in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:09.34. She missed out on reaching the finals races by less than two tenths of a second, as the top 16 advance. Schipper. VanDenack. Garber and Kylee DeMink teamed up to place 32nd in the 200yard freestyle relay. VanDenack also competed in two individ­ ual events, thc freestyle sprints. She was 35th in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.73 and-36th in the 100 yard freestyle in 55.79. Overall, the' team finished third this season m the O-K Rainbow Tier IL behind the league champions from the Forest Hills Northern'Eastern team, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hie Trojans had a very suc­ cessful 'Pink" night in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and won their share of Saturday relays as well including the .She was also an outstanding server. con­ necting on 99.2-percent of her attempts and knocking 87 aces. Knrlte Mater, Maple Valley; lhe Lions' senior setter finished thc year with 651 assists. She also had 35 kills and was one of the Lions’ leaders in digs with 232. She earned both all-region and all-conference honors this fall. Hnnnckc Olthof, Maple Valley: After joining the Lion team late in the season, she had 149 kills in just 68 games, and also fin­ ished with 150 digs and 15 aces. She was another Lion who earned ali-confercnce honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association as well as all-region honors this year. Alyssa Weesie, Thomapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ senior outside hitter averaged 6.33 kills per game and 6.11 digs per match during conference play. “She puts 100-pcrccnt into every game and encourages her team to do the same,” said TK head coach Stacey Woodall. son really. An all-conference performer in foe O.K Gold Conference for lhe third time this year. Vogel also had 120 solo blocks this year. 84 aces and 289 digs. Swimmers ended fail at Finals Alexa Schipper Kq»a^ °.r ^dackcn. Delton Kellogg: Delton j-llogg s senior libero averaged 6 digs per f ame, and had a 2.2 passing rating as the •cam s main passer. blacken earned all-region and all-confercncv honors thK fall. Erin Ellingen Thornapple Kellogg: The •Tojan junior in her third scar on lhc varsity, 'he averaged 10.67 digs and 4.22 kills per Blaich during O-K Gold Conference play. She earned honorable mention all-conference in the league this season as a learn captain. ’She is an excellent student-athlete and a player that coaches lose.'’ said TK head coach Stacey Woodall. Veronica Hayden, Hastings: A four-ycar varsity player for (he Saxons, she had 547 assists in her second season as her team's sel­ ler. She also ended thc year with 39 aces, 71 kills and 192 digs. Kristin Hi Iley. Lakewood: The Vikings’ junior libero had 270 digs this season, one in which she earned all-league honors in lhe CAAC-While for the first time. Second Team Emma Anderson. TK-Hastings: Anderson was 15lh in the 200-yard individual medley at the O-K Rainbow Conference Meet with a time of 2:47.28. Hannah Bashorc, TK-Hastings: Bashore w as 11 th at lhe O-K Rainbow Conference Meet in lhe 100-yard butterfly with a lime of 1:10.51. She was also a par( ()f foe team which won lhe 200-yard backstroke relay at the TKHastings Relays in October. Emily Borden, TK-Hastings: A sopho­ more. she was 16th at the O-K Rainbow Meet in lhe 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:49.82. Katy Garber, TK-Hastings: She finished ninth in the O-K Rainbow Conference as a sophomore in the 100-vard butterfly wilh a lime of 1:09.62. ’ Marie Gutgscll, TK-Hastings: Tlie sec­ ond highest scorer from TK-Hastings in lhe diving competition at lhe O-K Ra«nbow Meet, she placed tenth overall. Andrea Jackson, TK-Hastings: Jackson was 14th al the O-K Rainbow Conference Meet in the HX)-yard butterfly with a time ot 1:17.74. Megan Miller, TK-Hastlng* Miller was 13th al the O-K Rainbow Meet in ‘hc 100yard backstroke with a time of L 1^.74. She led off the Trojans’ win in ~OO-yard backstroke relay at the TK-Hastings Relays. Taylor Rabbai, TK-Hastingsj A team oaplain, Rabbai was J 9th in theO-K Rainbow [ °nferyncc in the 100-yard brvas|sln>ke pre­ lims with a time of 1:25.07. She also was a pan of the team which won 200.ya,d breaststroke relay ■“ TKHustings Relays. Brleanna Sheldon, TK->IastinBs: ■'•heldon placed ninth ,.l the O-K Rainbow oafcrence Meet in the'diving competition, wnh a score ot 238 30 ./’j'Kayla Sheldon, TK'I^Hngs: ‘'jbvldon placed L5ih in the O-K R^mbow in !hc ’()()-.vard breaststroke. touching Wall IU J9 ut tI,e inference meet. Kaitlyn Te|for, TK-Hastin8s: IeHbr P'^.' 21st i„ (hc ptelints at •]» O-K Ramtxiw Conference Meet in (he ,(K’*yard l^lterfly with a time of 1:2132. 1 Am V*“ TK-lIustings; 13630016 con,P<-’tilion. totaling 173.35 point*- ONLY The keepsake they'll flip over ... and through! Share holiday memories with a unique spiral hound hook featuring many cover designs with matching photo pages. Huge 12”x36” Color Enlargement Great for family shots! Now through Janiiray 4, 2010 - Save S5.96 for 2011! Give a whole year of smiles with our photo calendars... a thoughtful gift for family <£ friends! 12 Month Photo Calendars Lei lhc professionals al Printing Plus help you create your own personal calendar... a thoughtfill gift forfamily and friends! Made front 12 of your favorite photos. 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[ST 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 Monday-Friday 8:30 • 6:00 • Open Saturday 8:30-1:00 now thru VISA Christmas HI �Page 16 — Thursday, November 25,2010 - The HaeUngs Banner Saxons’ second-place finish highlights golf season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tbc local vanity girls golf teams compet­ ed agains(‘state powers Forest Hills Eastern. South ('hrist»an 1111(1 Lansing Catholic on a regular basis during league play this fall. Hastings Pr°vcd ,l ^longed in the list of slate powers. P,acing scct)nd at the Division 3 State Finals behind O-K Gold Conference rival Forest H»Hs Lastern- 11 Wtts ’be best fin­ ish for any Sa^ team since the varsity girls’ golf leant was second at the 1975 state finals ^winningdw state title in 1974. Lakewood beat up on everybody in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this fa11* except for the Lansing Catholic Cougars who won the Division 4 State Championsh’P- Girls’ Golf First Tbam Shannon Hamilton, Thornapple Kellogg; ihtf Thomapple Kellogg Trojans’ number one all season long. Hamilton earned all-conference honorable mention honors in the O-K Gold Conference. She had a conference average of 48.1 strokes per nine holes this fall. Jessica Kloostcrman, Hastings: One of two Saxons to cam all-conference honors in lhe O-K Gold Conference this fall, she was Gabrielle Shipley seventh in the league with a nine-hole average of 45.67. ’ She was thc number two Saxon much of the season, including at the state finals where she shot a 179 over thc course of lhe 36-hole tournament. Emily Kutch, Lakewood: Kutch missed out on qualifying for the stale finals for the second time by just two strokes, finishing tenth at regional*. A sophomore. Kutch had a nine-hole aver­ age ot 46.7 strokes and an 18-hole average of 95.7. She tied teammate Orie Ramos for eighth al the CAAC-While tournament. Danielle Meredith, Hastings: Meredith was honorable mention al I-conference in the O-K Gold this fall, placing 14th in the final conference standings with a nine-hole aver­ age of 48.22. Her 41 a! the Yankee Springs jamboree tied her for second in the league standings on thal day. She had a great day on the first day of the state finals, tiring an 87. Orie Ramos, Lakewood: A senior, Ramos led thc Vikings with a nine-hole average of 45.4 this season and with an 18-hole average of 95.3. She lied for eighth al lhc Capital Area Activities Conference White Division tourna­ ment. and finished in the top ten at three dif­ ferent tournaments during the course of lhe season. Gabrielle Shipley, Hastings: Shipley earned her third state medal this fall, placing fifth individually at the state finals with a 158. Shipley was the top performer in the O-K Gold Conference this fall, wilh a nine-hole average of 39.00. 18-hole average of 99.9. Hannah Hodges, Hastings: Hodges had a low conference round of 45 when thc Saxons hosted thc league at Hastings Country Club this season. At lhe Division 2 State Finals. Hodges cut her score by 15 strokes from thc first day to the second firing a 98 on day two. Kylee Nemetz, Hastings: She was number three in the final standings for the Saxons at the state finals, firing 91s on each day to fin­ ish wilh a 36-hole total of 182. Nemetz closed out the O-K Gold Conference season wilh a solid 95 at the Meadows. Lindy Kloosterman. Hastings: Kloostcrman had a pair of 47s in O-K Gold Conference play, at the jamborees hosted by Wayland and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. She finished thc conference .season with a nine-hole average of 52.33. Girls’ Golf Second Team Tiffani Ackerson, Lakewood: A junior, she finished in the top ten at two tournaments this season including al the CA/XC-Whitc tournament where she placed tenth. Ackerson had a nine-hole average of 48.5 and an 18-hole average of 97 7. Alex Banash, Thornapple Kellogg: Banash was the number two performer for thc Trojans during lhe O-K Gold Conference sea­ son placing 23rd in the overall league stand­ ings. She had a nine-hole average of 52.88 in the conference, with a low round of 49 at thc league jamboree at Hastings Country Club. Olivia Barker, Lakewood: A freshman, Barker came on strong for the Vikings, plac­ ing seventh at the CAAC-White tournament and 12th at regional.*. She had a nine-hole average of 47.6 and an Jessica Kloosterman SOCCER, from page 16 Genaro Salgado (13) Boys’ Soccer 1 300256 4646 * VERIZONVVIRELb5S.COM/HOLID Acth*kMt«4tat:nS. u*«TMra>muiounoiwAnw:SU4Mio(u'.i.A^it.(Afc»9P^A 4(*439,. ■uRELOCAlOR ---- ■--------------- fw, tip t0 siso^ ldni... JM,rwf.w AliiM UmkdfkMrfH.F^uOmkJt*nnyappl/ U<J | atm Second Team Jeff Baillnrgeon, Lakewood: A senior fullback who coach James LeVeque called “the best defender on lhe team, besides Genaro." A senior in his first full .season with the Viking varsity. Baillargcon earned all-district honor*. Jared Bosnia, Hastings: The catalyst for a number of lhe Saxon goals despite’not having huge stats this season. "Jared was a leader on and off lhe field without having the title of a captain," said coach Conklin. Kyle Breimaycr, Lakewood: Tied for the Viking goal scoring lead this season. A junior, coach LeVeque said thal Breimaycr could play any position on the field for him. William Gross, Lakewood: A senior who was lhe fastest player on lhe Viking team this fall Gross was named honorable mention all­ conference in tlie CAAC-White and also earned all-district honors. Ryan Hook, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ junior goal keeper was busy this year He made over 250 saves in his first year as a goalkeeper on any level. Ryan Irwin, Thomapple Kellogg: "Ryan could play most positions and loved to score goals, but understood that he was most need­ ed as one of our defensive players." said coach Jachim. He still finished wilh two goals and an assist in his senior season. Max Jonas, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ German exchange-student, finished the year with ten goals and five assists. “Max brought to the team heart and pas­ sion for lhe sport." said coach Jachim. "He was a positive influence for lhe lam and the team looked up to him as a leader." Brandon Nicholas, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior outside midfielder for the Trojans. he finished the year with two goals. "Brandon always played aggressively and with heart," said coach Jachim. Zack Shook, Lakewood: Lakewood’s senior goalkeeper had five shuts outs this sea­ son. He only allowed two goals in the Vikings’ three district tournament games. Shook earned all-district honors for his performance in the tournament. Caleb Walker, Maple Valley: A junior, Walker earned honorable mention All-KVA this tall. Coach Meersma calls him a "very cerebral and methodical player” who is an excellent passer and finisher for being a defender. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-11-28.pdf f2e3a5c03af68bd4f4739ac46f247a02 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, November 28 2Q^ VOLUME 160. No. 48 PRICE 75C Hastings superintendent of schools resigns Bells and brass concert is Sunday The Pleaam Valley Joybelis and the Coldwater Bras., util he pertoiming their third Christmas Bells and Brass concert Sunday. Dec I. al 6 p.m. near Clarksville. . This w ill be a recital of Christmas car­ ol" and "xxulai holiday music. The Joybelis. a bell-ringing group that has been playing for 11 years, the ( nldwatcr Bra^s ha. been playing music together for nearly eight years Fhc two groups will play a mix of Christmas music. The recital will be it Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. 13120 Bd> Road, the comer of Bel: Road and M-50 (1’bompson Road). Everyone is invited, and refreshments ■ will be made available alter the recital Blood drives planned in area d in gn th< I h«3:cUy% have a few optivvj* in cMmo from in the atmW weeks. Blood drives arc planned ai the tcdk'wmg sites and timer. I MkMIe' dk- - Wednesday. TXx 4; •) Thornapple Township Emergency Services; 128 High St.: noon to 5:45 p.m Bellevue - Monday, Due. 9. Bcllevm High School; 576 Love Highway; noon to 5:45 p m. Vermontville — Wednesday, Dec. 11. 3 Maple Valley High School: 11090 Nashville Highway. 8 a.m. tn 1.45 p.m. Delton - Monday. Dec 16; St. Ambrose Church. 11149 Fiona Road; 1 to 6:45 p m. i Lake Odessa —- Monday. Dee. 16; Central United Methixlist Church. 912 Fourth Ave.; noon io 5:45 p.m. Hastings - Thursday. Dec. 19: i Hastings Moose Lodge, 128 Michigan: 1 to 6:45 p m. Anyone who weighs a minimum of I 110 pounds, is at le;u>t 17 tor 16 with parent permission), is in reasonably good V health and has not donated tor 5b day s is eligible. * Are; ■ gift of r , . . . ■ Women's club preparing for anniversary The holiday season will be especially le>»ivc for the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Ckib as the group plain tor a gala Christmas celebration Friday. Dec. 6. that will also honor the clubs I20th anniversary. Pre-event activities will hciin at 11' 15 a m. at the I irst United Methodist Church in Hastings followed by a lunch­ eon and a program featuring a city proclamation by Mayor Frank C ampbell and congratulatory certificates horn the General Federation of Women s ( lubs -mn GFWC Michigan Christmas musical entertainment will feature Peggy Hemcriing. Hastings I’ubliv Library children’s libran m. Abo. dvc "Canine Companions Velcrajr ‘ ' Inuiai.ivc' will be presented by Club Fn-^kut Sharon Russell. For mo. - ihtGrmation. call Rus veil. email X52-2{Xf4 or w ildrosc I aim ' O' v oy ager. ne i . ■ ■ , , by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Just 18 months after completing its most recent superintendent search, the Hastings Board of Education will soon have to begin another. Todd Geerlings, who officially assumed the post in July 2012. will resign effective Dec. 31, to accept a position as prin­ cipal of Muskegon Catholic Central High School. In a telephone interview Thursday after­ noon. Geerlings said he hadn’t officially ten­ dered his resignation but had spoken to board members and admmistmtOrt Wednesday then Thursday l>« »n announcimunt letting all distnc.» of hB ,ntewi . “Whcn,‘ dccv'^,1 d Lr 1,15 res*na‘io" it was with very m’Xcd tmotiOns but is some­ thing that I felt I had to du." Said am very proud of ' hat Wc havc do^ .r Hastings Area Schools m ;t Vc.Jr and of the team " e nave buih. "I am confident the leant Wc havc take our planning and move forward and con linue to make strides fOr Hastings Area Schools," he said. Delton Kellogg school chief announces plans to retire Paul Blacken, superintendent of Delton Kellogg schools, has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Blacken first served as a basketball coach for lhe district and later was a teacher and assistant principal in lhe district. He was the high school principal for 17 years and assis­ tant superintendent for four years before being appointed superintendent in August 2010. Blacken said he intends to pursue other professional endeavors. Paul Backen lire new post is a homecoming of sorts for Geerlings. "Muskegon Catholic Central is where 1 taught for my first two years as teacher 30 years ago." he said. In his letter to district employees and staff, Geerlings also said the position was also much closer to home and provided another financial incentive. "This has conic up .suddenly because I have just reached 30 years in the retirement system. 1 will be able to retire and earn the salary from MCC (Muskegon Catholic Central) at the same time," he wrote. "This school is 10 min­ utes from my house. This will take effect al the stan of the 2014 calendar year. "When I took this position 1 fully intended to be here for the long term. Unfortunately, my house did not sell and the [three) hours per day in the car weighed into this decision." he wrote. "I have enjoyed my time here in Hastings, and feel we have made tremendous strides as a district. This has been possible through the hard work and sacrifice that all of our employees have made. Thank you for what you have done to improve Hastings.” Thursday afternoon Geerlings said he is looking forward to working with kids more in his new position. "The Hastings community deserves a strong educational program, and we have worked together to prov ide that." he said. "I am confident the team we have pul together will continue to move the district forward and continue to provide great opportunities for our students." Hastings Board of Education president Dan Patton said the board wishes Geerlings the best in his new position. "Obviously, the departure of Todd is unde­ sirable. but ultimately he made a decision that Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Todd Geerlings is stepping down from the post he has held for a year and a half. he was comfortable with, and we wish him nothing but success in his future endeavors." Patton wrote in an email message Thursday afternoon. Patton said he had not spoken with all the board members yet but was hoping a special board meeting could be scheduled some time after Thanksgiving holiday to address the board's direction for a superintendent search. "We will need to develop some type of transition plan and ultimately appoint an interim while we conduct a search for a per­ manent replacement.” he said. County commissioners question the questioning process by Doug VandcrLaan Editor Some questions get asked, and some don’t Barry County commissioners spent nearly 30 minutes at their official meeting Tuesday questioning 911 Dispatch Center Director Phy llis Fuller about a proposed building addi­ tion and then elected not to ask more ques­ tions of Airport Manager Mark Noteboom before approving a purchase'donation of an airport hangar. "I’m big on everything moving through a committee-of-thc-whole meeting first [before being approved at an official commission meeting],” said Commissioner Jon Smelker of lhe hurried request presented Tuesday for immediate approval. Citizen Jack Miner was even more direct about the rush to okay a donor’s promise to donate the airport building to the Hastings City/Barry County Airport once he’s received official permission to purchase it at a 911 center’s use of construction funds will get legal opinion by Doug VandcrLaan Editor As much as Barry County Central account,ng instructions front audilors on Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller knows how what hind can be used for so..r;n_ ■ County Commissioner1^ badly needed a proposed new facility addi­ Smelker tion is, she’s just as committed to doing it echoed Fuller’s portrayal. right. "That Ixiard is an hononhl,.•• , ’’I’ve heard this concern raised before." Smelker. who sits as a c“un,v K V’ Fuller commented of taxpayer skepticism sentative on the Central Steh\ that excess funds from a 2009 operating Board. "The money for , 1^’t' Au,hon.,> millage will be used to pay for project con­ come from fund equity. 1|...proJCU "1 struction. "Thai’s why I’m going to gel the •■pot just 1axpa)e?mo±li^1S1|no'madc too •* J*11 s state money, attorney involved to be sure." Fuller spoke by phone following Smelker agreed that u;»k . Olh':r Tuesday’s county board meeting where she public institutions, such a? ?, presented an overview of the history, the approved by voters for^i^h0°ls' '""ne> need and the proposed funding for the proj­ projects and those ap^ I1''’'1 '•»«dn.cI1on ect that her Central Dispatch board is hoping millage can never be n'ixv-d^ f °Pcra,ln8 will go out for bid in lime to begin con­ “That’s something p.,/ about.” promised Smelker • P°’ng tO aSk struction this spring. Though she’s eager to address the skepti­ Central Dispatch IWm !r ref ard ,o ,hc 1 01 1’ro.iocl paycism that became what she termed a "hot tnents. topic" following a Nov. 21 Banner article "I’m going to check lh..f detailing the proposal, Fuller is surprised by Fuller also committed n,‘ FCCI,,C pmnt. questions regarding the mingling of funds Central Dispatch bo^" ?>n‘ng ‘hat lhC from a taxpayer approved opeiating millage VanExen of Grand Rat)A aUorBe>’ Dou$ qualified to render an S u°‘>ld be well in 2(X)9 with capital expenses. "For the past 20 years, though I’ve only work with many eincrvei. P,n‘°n P‘ven h,s V ,sPatch oqjanbeen here the past six. capital expenses large izalions around the state. and small have come out of the operating "If it turns out that Vn„ canno1 usc lhat budpet,” said Fuller "Now, they’ve never money, our back-up J* to been expenses for brick and mortar, but money," said fuller. to ,l,e 1)11 there were large equipment purchases made. slate surcharge fund ows for I guess no one gave it much of a second money to be used for c’ improvements, indum. ‘ exl^nses lor thought.” That would include county auditors, remodeling or expdthIOn g. ‘-Ol’sriuciion, pointed out Fuller, who put her agency ter as allowable expenses 4 ^'^patch cen $100,000 cost as listed in the approval request. "Does this commission work at the speed of the donor, or in the best interest of county residents?” asked Miner. "Where’s the appraisal on this property? What’s it worth? For some reason, they want io hurry. This should go through the committee-of-thewhole and be handled as any other issue." Neither Miner nor Smelker was satisfied with Noteboom’s response that, because county taxpayers are not being asked for funds to purchase the building, and because the donor is negotiating with the seller, the county should make every accommodation — including a hurried decision requirement — to assist the donor. "If he (the donor) wants to expedite the process, that’s what we do.” maintained Noteboom. “It helps us to pay off our costs and to get us to be self-sufficient.” All commissioners but Smelker were will­ ing to accommodate. "This has been looked at by lhe airport board and approved last night by the city (of Hastings] who’s the other half of the authori- See QUESTIONS, pg. 7 Driver dies in single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon A Dowling man was killed and another person injured in a one-vehicle accident at 3 54 p.m. Monday on Sager Road and South M-37 in Hastings Township. According to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, the driver. Gary Johnson, 66, appar­ ently lost control, and the 1995 Ford Explorer rolled onto the driver's side. Johnson was partially pinned under the vehicle and died from his injuries. A passenger also was injured and taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. According to a press release received at press time, the passenger, whose identity was not released, remained hospitalized. police said they do not know what caused the accident and are continuing an inves­ tigation. They said it does not appear the driver was wearing a seatbelt The crash closed M-37 for several hours. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) �1 PbQt! ? - Thursday. November .'-’fl 20 «3 - The Hastings Banner Adoption Day celebrated when Delton family more than doubles Vn liuel L. Schipiiri Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper (left) hosts Michtgan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman. Melissa and Don Antolovich adopted five children Friday tn Barry County’s Adoption Day ceremony. Pictured are (front, from left) Corban. Hunter (back) Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper. Melissa Antolovich holding Tyson, Kayle Lynn, Don Antolovich holing Michael Seth, and Michigan State Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman. b) Julie Makarcwicz Stuff Writer Melissa and Donald Antolovich saw their family of tour grow to a family of nine with five sharp raps of Barry Count) District Court Judge Michael Schipper’s gavel Fridas niternoon. the best day," said one of the young boys .is he smiled at his new father. The Antoloviches. who live in Delton, offi­ cially adopted five children during Friday's National Adoption Day ceremony. All five of the children are siblings and already relatives of the Antoloviches. National Adoption Day is celebrated the week before Thanksgiv ing each year as a w ay to remind people of the thousands of children wailing for and wanting desperately to find permanent homes. \ou kids don’t realize yet how lucky you arc. said Schipper. “|fs special, and some dax. you w ill know and understand how spe­ cial it is.” Schipper admits he gets emotional w hen he talks about adoptions. He and his siblings were adopted, and he and his w ife also adopt­ ed a child “1 was so blessed io have great parents. I’m so thankful my binh mother chose adoption for me,” he said. Schipper thanked Judge William Doherty for allowing him to host Adoption Day, which is typically handled by the probate court. "Because I have a connection to adoptions, Judge Doherty has aWwcd me to do this, and ‘ I appreciate it.” said Shipper. "It’s a happy day.” v said. Then, one by one. It read the names of the five children — Michael Seth, 2; Tyson David, 3, Corban Scott. 6; Kayle Lynn Denise, 7; and Hunter Joseph, 9. With one bang of the gavel for each child, Schipper declared they were legally adopted by Donald and Melissa, and join their new brother, Tyler. 10. and sister. Victoria, 14. While their household will be busy, Melissa and Don said they never gave it a sec­ ond thought when they were asked to come and get the children from her brother. The children have lived with Melissa and Donald for almost two years already Adoption Day started 11 years ago in Tyson Antolovich enjoys cookies and other treats after the Adoption ceremony. Michigan. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman was a special guest presiding with Schipper in the courtroom for the adoptions. Markman explained that on the other 360 Donald Antolovich talks with adoptive parents Jerry and Sandi Pattok after the cer­ emony. 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Markman said about 150 children would be adopted in- ceremonies all over Michigan Friday and that since the program started 11 years ago, more than 2,600 children have been adopted. “Il’s one day each year when we do public adoptions so that people can see what hap­ pens," he said. "This is a watershed event in the lives of their new families and children, and for many of these children, their future has been transformed as the result of this process, and only because of this new future do they have a chance of living up to their fullest potential.” Markman said too many children are wait­ ing in foster care for loving families and per­ manent homes. He said in Michigan alone about 14,000 children remain as wards of the stale, and more than 3,(XX) of those eagerly want to be adopted. ' Foster care, he said, was set up to be a tem­ porary or short-term refuse for children "But too often in reality, it turns into not a temporary refuge, but a permanent reality " he said. •’ Markman said it’s especially excitinir i<> celebrate Adoption Day and share in he >y of new families. J * . Each child received a handmade travel from Schipper s dad. And alter the ceremony they were treated to refreshments and ■ n h ermg of friends and family. ! received a Delton T-shirt vvith th d “Antolovich” printed on the back • i n^ine were teddy bears and ballot f.5 'hcr,: _ u presented to each of the adopted chilTedoy bears, balloons and Delton T-shirts are p dren. “The plaque sets |onh th. day, which is thanks for the hl f°r OUr ly With the hope that this Th T"’g Ol lamiwill be the first "f‘^/''“"hsgiving Day Thanksgiving Days o've^i*' "’a"-' haIW Markman. ><?ars,” said Michigan Adoption Dav k Michigan Supreme r’ C()-sponsored by Department of Hum" Michigan Welfare Services. * ‘ erv’Ce and C hild �The Hast;ngs Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2013 - Page 3 Rehabilitation program back on track Among lhe kindergartners enjoying the St. Rose School Thanksgiving Feast Friday are (from left) Piper Gr esbeck, Ava Zellmer, Olivia Friddle, Trevor Heany, Nate Funke and Fisher Rathbun. (Photo by Valerie Flikkema) Traditional feast is St. Rose tribute to Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving tradition at St. Rose School in Hastings may not date all the way back to the original luncheon at Plymouth Plantation in 1621, but visitors may havc thought so after viewing the outfits of stu­ dents and the feast they enjoyed in the adjoin­ ing church basement Friday. Parent volunteers prepared a meal of turkey, potatoes, vegetables and pies for 7b students from Young Fives through sixth grade. Students dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans and dined at tables graced by hand-drawn placemats by the sixth grade class. Other classes observed the tradition through writing projects and classroom deco­ rations. “lhe kids get 'cry hyped." smiled Principal Kyle Welter. “it\ a long-standing tradition." by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Major efforts by Barry County mental health and .substance abuse prevention staff have resulted in a gram worth $210,000 to fund the treatment portion of the Swift and Sure.Sanctions program for criminal offend­ ers who are committed to doing what's neces­ sary to change their lives. Earlier this year, it looked as though the Swift and Sure Sanctions program would be discontinued. State budget negotiations delet­ ed funding for the treatment portion of the program. Barry County Judge Amy McDowell, a champion of the program, pulled the plug on it. saying, "Without treat­ ment |for them], I am not sending these peo­ ple back out into lhe community." In an interview with the Banner, McDowell referenced a speech by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley during the recent Barry Community Foundation dinner. "It’s about building community. The community benefit is a productive citizen, as compared to some­ body who goes back to prison, receives no treatment, returns to the community, and commits new crimes. Our program has proved successful.” And it is a tough program featuring inten­ sive treatment and supervision generally over 18 to 24 months at an average cost of $9,000 a year, compared to the average cost of incar­ ceration in a state prison at $34,000 a year. The prognun’s clientele, she said, are those whose criminal history disqualifies them for drug court. Clients must currently be in jail. Lest anyone think the program is a do-good panacea for offenders. McDowell is quite clear: “I will send failures to prison at the maximum level of sentencing.” Of the 19 people served by the program in the past year, one has graduated and is work­ ing and supporting his family. 13 are still in it; and five were terminated for failure to comply w ith the program requirements. The program compliance rate h 75 to 80 percent, versus 40 percent for probation, she said. Elaborating on lhe clientele. McDowell said they were jieople with a history of com­ mitting crimes and/or being parole and proba­ tion failures. "They are people generally well-known to law enforcement," she said. Almost always, their offenses involve sub­ stance abuse, and crimes are committed tn support the abuse. One of lhe reasons why only people in jail are considered for the. pro­ gram. she said, is that jail provides an oppor­ tunity for them to be without the offending substance. Boot camp is regarded by some as an alter­ native to lhe program, especially by the state, which wants to reduce the prison population. McDowell disagrees. Explaining her reason, she cited a recent example where an offender said to her, "J do my time, go to boot camp for 90 days, and I’m free.” Since where she sends them is al her discretion. McDowell refuses the boot camp alternative, adding that she typically receives two to three requests for re­ evaluation from the state for each case. She has nothing but praise for the help pro­ vided by the Barry County Mental Health and Substance Abuse department. In a collaboration. Inez Straube. program director for the Swift and Sure Sanctions pro­ gram. wrote the application for $210,000 grant. “The Barry County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Department has been instru­ mental in finding funding and working with people to get treatment, and to help them get other services to help them get other services |for} which they may be eligible." wrote Slraube. This home at 601 Terry Lane, owned by Robert and Melissa Wendorf, is destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. Fire destroys Hastings home Fire destroyed a home on Terry Lane in Hastings Monday afternoon. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said no one was home when the blaze broke out. The two-story home, at 60! Terry Lane, was a total loss, he said. The home was owned by Robert and Melissa Wendorf of Hastings. The crew that deserves the most thanks every year is the parent volunteer group that prepares the annual Thanksgiving Feast On hand this year are (front row, from left), Sarah Remenar, Tami Saur, Leah Woolf, Tammy James Erica Elwood (barkl larkie Perez, Laura Boge, Bob Flikkema and Sara Jacobs. ’ ’' Cans said fire officials were called to the scene at about 12:15 p.m. Monday Nov. 25. The slate fire marshal was called to assist in the investigation. Caris said it appears the fire started near a dishwasher, and an electri­ cal problem is being blamed. Freeport and Thomapple Township fire departments assisted Hastings at the scene. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. j-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Wearing Thanksgiving Day headdresses ano tnanKiut smiles during Friday’s Thanksgiving Feast at SI. Rq^ ' —-------- — left) Abby Jacobs, Lindsey Herron and Izzy Bergeron. (Photo by Valerie Flikkema) School are (from �Pag© 4 - Thursday. November 28 2013 - T!» Hastings Banner Did you SC©7 life have many reasons to be thankful fe-. . •*- Fast food Stuffino and cranbernes may have come to mind when Bill Miller of Hastings snapped this photo of Thanksgiving dinner on the move9 Actually, the pumpkins didn't budge, but the turkey made sure it didn t linger long enough to end up on a platter this month. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represeiits Bany County. |f vou h;ivc a pllolo ,0 share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. I35I N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. . Il ■ . ■ . ot email newsC.j-adgraphics.coin. Pfeastf include information such as where and when lhe photo was taken, who took lhe photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. do you know? On the fly Do you recognize these men? Do you know when, where or why this photo was taken? Are those internation­ al flags on the plane or some other decals of significance? What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We're hoping readers can help us-identify the people in the photon and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 135! N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058; email news(®j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945­ 9554. Several readers recognized Orin Wolcott in last week’s photo, but Barb Bedford gets a gold star for recalling a lady named Ruth O-somelhing being the most courteous driv­ er. That’s exactly what staff found in a clip­ ping from the Feb. 2I. 1952, Bunner. It reads, “Chief of Police Orin Wolcott is pictured ‘ticketing* .Miss Ruth Ohlman, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Henry Ohlman, Have you Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners as a field crops and farm manage­ ment educator for MSU Extension for seven years, and now is back at the Barry County Extension office as a senior bioener­ gy educator for MSU Extension. His main focus is to explore ways to develop fuel out of plants, not just com. but grasses, leftover field matter such as cornstalks, trees and even weeds. And he’s optimistic. "1 think agriculture has a strong future in Barry County and in Michigan,” said Pennington. “1 w ant to be part of agriculture and help it succeed and thrive. Helping to keep him grounded are the kids — most of them teenagers — he works with through FFA and 4-H. He’s a general leader with the Hill n’ Dale 4-H Club A Lakewood FI’A native, lie s continued his commitment to the blue-jacket group by serving as the Hastings FFA zXlumni vice president and as couch lor several teams among the middle .school and high school Hastings FFA chapter. He still farms part-time with his patents, Jack and Gloria Pennington Hu and his wife. Heidi, arc parents of Zach, 16, and Samantha, 14. met? The word “grounded” can apply to Dennis Pennington in many W’ays. One might say he’s well-grounded. A . a farmer, he’s never out of touch with the literal ground. He finds many uses for his smartphone, he manages a research website, and his kids call him ,i techy nerd,” but Pennington. 42, is grounded in tradition when asked what’s most important tn him. The answers general­ ly have iodo with family and farming. Pennington graduated from Lakewood High School in 1989 He went on to receive a bachelor s degree m crop and soil science from Michigan State University in 1994, and then earned a master’s degree from MSU in the same major in 2fX)L Over the year>. he’s developed expertise in bioenerpy cropping systems, economics of production, cellulosic ethanol, energy trends and statistics, as well as sustainable production. He worked in the Barry County MSU Extension office for 10 years, then was at lhe 7I5 N. luist St., for being especially courte­ ous while driving on Slate Street Wednesday of last week arvund 4:15 p.m. Miss Ohlman’s ticket, which entitled her to a free admission at the Strand Theater, was the first — and up to yesterday afternoon — the only ‘ticket’ presented during Hastings' February courtesy program. Chief Wolcott said Miss Ohlman was especially courteous when she halted her car at <be J^ferson Street intersection to pennit a car to enter State Street traffic from the north. I Photo by Barth)” Amidst lhe publicity avalanche sur­ rounding Black Friday shopping, it’s hard to believe that Americans once consistent­ ly told national pollsters that Thanksgiving Day was their favorite holi­ day. Thanksgiving was considered by most as a time for families to get together over a meal, to play some games and to just enjoy lhe company of family and friends. Now the holiday has turned into a race to sec who can be first with special shopping bargains galore. I can remember just a few years ago when people talked about lining up before stores opened up early the Friday morning following Thanksgiving Day. Then store opening times changed to midnight, and now some stores plan to be open Thanksgiving Day. It seems retailers have no choice but to compete for what retail dollar they can capture, so they’re willing to give up a great family holiday to panic­ pate in what’s become retail frenzy. Some blame retailers for opening earli­ er and earlier, but consumers and their willingness to exchange their day off to relax and enjoy the time together for a chance at drastically reduced prices share in the blame. If shoppers were determined to slay home and refused to participate, we wouldn’t be talking about •Thanksgiving Day shopping sales. I was shocked when 1 heard that Macy’s — the American retailer most syn­ onymous with Thanksgiving, with family and with its support for lhe annual Christmas parade dating back to 1924 — decided to open its doors Tlianksgiving Day. Fven though many families continue to deal with sluggish economic conditions. Thanksgiving is a time to stop and to think about all the things for which we are thankful. According to a recent Harris Poll, only 38 percent of Americans feel they have more to be thankful for than last year, matching the lowest percentage number since lhe Harris organization began asking the question in 1974. In 1983, half of Americans said they had more to be thankful for (50 percent), which is lhe largest number in any year the question was asked. While this year’s poll noted that three in five Americans (62 percent) are thankful for their own personal economic situation, the numbers are down from 66 percent in 2010, and 81 percent in 1980. What Americans report they’re not thankful for is lhe economic situation of our nation, since 62 percent say they are not thankful, while 17 percent are thank­ ful. In 1984, 78 percent were thankful for the country’s economic stability and 59 percent in 1988, yet in 2010 the number had dropped to 23 percent. Most of us take a lot of things for granted in our lives, so naturally we forget how thankful we should be for what we have. Late last week, I was told of lhe death of John Loftus who was well known and admired for his quiet style, for his dedica­ tion to his country and for his generous support of the local 4-H program. Loftus was a generous man who, for over 20 years, attended lhe Barry' County Fair 4-H livestock sale to support young people with their animal projects. 1 can remember seeing him year after year at the 4-H live­ stock sales ready to start the bidding if a 4Her needed some help. It appeared Loftus could sense when the youths didn’t have buyers in place, so John jumped in to bid up lhe price, many times ending up buying the animal himself. But not only did he purchase lhe animals, he donated many of Greatest song ever written: “The Dance” by Garth Brooks. If I were president: I would balance the budget. Best gift I ever received: A school project my son made. He wrapped it up and gave it to me for Christmas. It was a report he wrote for English class. He had to choose someone he admired and write about the person. My biggest challenge: Balancing work Most thankful f()r. Th . ]ov,ng. support- schedule and personal life. If only I could I would: Stretch the day >ng family that I have into 26 or 28 hours. Favorite "“‘I'*'1 I!liun,c l(li;n,il>’’ When I grow up, I want to be: A fanner. ravorite teacher. Ron Stevens, I’m most proud of: My 4-H kids and my FFA kids. AiK2oSrii,m',«'|»a',on:cruisei0 Biggest rewards from working with kids: Seeing their accomplishments and 'V l^ratn: • Person of helping them achieve their goals. If I won the lottery: I’d lake my entire Person I niosta(1 . M kld He taught faintly on vacation ........... ; Greatest thing about Barry County: The don’t kno I 0U'"le 'I'1" n,,’s' 1MO,,|V people­ MSI • my lirM •“ udentic probation a Favorite childhood memory: Chopping wanted in ,i * *U’ (),»ce 1 figured out what 1 com silage with my dad. get.... ' did"’* What I want for C hristinas: My family • -'h>w *V school graduate: around the dinner tabic. his purchases lo nonprom organizations throughout the county to help others in "'Margelroftus was also willing to sup­ port her husband with his giving. In a recent interview with one of our reporters Marge said of Johns giving. I have everything I need and food on my table, so it’s fine with me.” Over the years, it was hC loftuses gave more than $250,000 sup­ porting 4-Hcrs who were selling their livestock at the Barry County Fair. Loftus said “I’ve been blessed, I truly have been blessed. I always felt like you havc to help your less-fortunate brothers and sisters, and lhe kids. The kids are our future. ThatS why I buy all those animals at the fair. Some of those kids don t have some­ one to buy their animals. I try to start the bid. and sometimes I end up buying it. ’ But that wasn't a surprise for Loftus, because he enjoyed watching the kids show their animals. He understood the work and dedication the young people put into their projects, and he was willing to show his support by attending and sup­ porting with his dollars to make the sale better and belter each year. Loftus showed an ability to look beyond himself, to think not about what had been, but what could be. In these chal­ lenging times, it’s hard to focus on the best in our lives when difficult situations dominate our thoughts and often turn our conversations to our troubles, rather than to all our possibilities. Anyone who knew John — or even met him briefly — quickly learned he had a lengthy response to the question, “How arc you?” We are thankful that his family was able to share a coveted copy of John’s response, something his family said he created himself and added to over lhe years. ‘7 am tired, hungry, thirsty, broke, overworked, underpaid, underfed, neg­ lected, rejected, mean, miserable, disgust­ ed. sore of arm, sore offoot, short of hair, long °ffang. Not only that, but my short­ tailed three-legged tom cat (the one with the chewed-off left ear and the tough fur on the right side) ran away with lhe neighbor’s floppy-eared hound dog in that thunderstorm we had last February. 1 looked three days for that silly cat, and very seldom does anybody ask me how I am twice — and I dont know why!" As we sit down on Thursday to say our blessings before we enjoy our annual feast, we should think about what former U.S. President John F. Kennedy once said more than 50 years ago. “To slate lhe facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past,” said Kennedy. “The prudent heir lakes careful inventory’ of his legacies and gives a faith­ ful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust.” During this holiday season, we should all try to keep things in perspective, and to consider the people around us facing diffi­ cult situations. Kennedy wanted us to remember those who gave of themselves while celebrating the joy that surrounds us. a maxim that Loftus lived by in chal­ lenging us all who are able to help others. “I feel everyone is obligated to give back to the community,” said Loftus. Thanksgiving is a great time to look beyond ourselves — because there’s still so much for which to be thankful. Enjoy your special day. It’s the beginning of a ’ grand and glorious Christmas season. Fred Jacobs, J-Ad Graphics vice president When he's ni)l w his MSUli. 4-H. FFA or fanning or parenting hats. Pennington can be found adding to bis wcbsitc www.biocnergy.msu ej^ where he makes himself available to an ’ r questions of any­ one who might ask. For giving so much to his community and bemp a role nWl|t| for kids. Dennis 1 unungton is a Hany County Bright Light. De you know someone who makes the area Dennis Pennington briuhter through volunteer ,. , mints or just his or her achieve< m. recommend V ^>ld tl to Ay.,, ‘ be Jeatured here. N- M-Ulhghwae /.'5/ 269.945-9554. or ,-m^>49058; call icy.com. 11 "ew,c,, j adgraph- �-The Heelings Banner — Thursday. November 28. 2013 - Page Safe Harbor ready to help child-abuse victims by dis in "he New danger for children • . ,’s may seem hard to believe, hut if your 1 SC^°°’cr wn^s into a gas station with *- , he or she can buy electronic cigarette Without breaking the law. Electronic cigarettes arc used by many P^ple to get nicotine when they cannot smoke regular cigarettes. They deliver the user different amounts of nicotine, depending on what is purchased. Currently, e-cigarettes arc legal to sell to anyone — including chil­ dren. They come in many flavors, such as root beer, and arc attractive to some kids. My bill bans the sale of electronic ciga­ rettes and all nicotine delivery systems to minors under age 18. I have no objection to the sale of the devices to adults. When signed into law, Senate Bill 6b8 will bring the same penalties as selling cigarettes to minors. Fortunately, responsible stores and gas sta­ tions will not sell these to minors. However, irresponsible and greedy people will sell any­ thing they can get away with. In the past, wc have had to change lhe law and take action against stores that sold synthetic drugs such ns K-2, Spice, and the so-called Bathsalts crystal-like drug that turned humans into zombies. Electronic cigarettes arc an adult choice, but for anyone under 18. they can lead to a lifetime of addiction. (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. Mai^ . "icz ‘J* Children’s Ad'*?;. %er ih f?1' 1 lartx,r “Ini ovenvhelnrcd. '• Il-Mings. Proseculing A«o™y JU|ic C.wnlv Thursday as |^l’k’.^de,) i^O<,5-P"" he for the open bou*’ 1 »n rv.-dk whole team effort, from "as a ices to police toeommu^ niP" ^\’ "’rvevervone involved-l>shealthaitd great tool to help m Iial £ >•« such a Safe Harbor.« "•’■•Profit Un..,'“T ■ place where children w„ reehi""' able and at ease when sh '"comfort, of abusive situations. If, t effort with police. chd<l protective services and the courts. Safe Harbor has bevn • County for 30 years, ’ ’ A legan office is its ffrst satellite facj^Pari3 County in Allegan County Safc worked With 19*.case, „f about 20 of those «ere fmm & said executive director Uri Antkdviak She also will oversee Itc Barry c , )ft. The facility » located at 1127 w Sl,||c S( in a portion of the former Mjchj Sla(c Police offices. It s designed as a fnen^ an(J non.lhrcal. enmg environment wh?n. chiidrcn Can feel more comfortable when having to discuss abusive relationships. Nakfoor-Pratt worked with lhe Allegan Sale Harbor when she was an assistant prosecutor in that county, and she saw first-hand the benefits of such a facility. When she ran for Bam County prosecutor, Nakfoor-Pratt made it a campaign promise to establish such a facility for Barry County. One feature within the facility allows Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt and forensic interviewer Chris Koster for Safe Harbor welcome guests as they tour the recently opened facili­ ty in Hastings. police, attorneys, child protective service workers and others to listen and view the interview by closed-circuit television. The interview also can be recorded for future use, if needed. .And detectives and other officials can immediately ask additional questions to the forensic interviewer rather than having to conduct another interview. 'Through coordination among police, courts and child services, the process is efficient, said Antkoviak. “It saves the child from having to be inter­ • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. . • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. (( Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909 Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.ml.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Banner /). :v!ed to the interests of Barry County since 1856 ^ snedb/ Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone. (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: nows^j-adgraphicexom • Advertising email: j-ads@choioeonemail.oom John Jacobs ■ ADVERTISING department • Frederic Jacobs Scot! Ommen Chris Silverman Vice President Jennie Yonkor Bonnie Rapp Subscription Rate,; <35 n S-W per year in cour' Mb per jejtf eheAhcM • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Edtod Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Fran Favecman Sandra Ponseho ShariCarney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Als ao^trxi Monday through FoOay. 600 am 10 500pm President Bren Bremer Julie Makarewicz Safe Harbor executive director Lori Antkoviak stands near recording equipment out side the interview room. viewed multiple times by different agencies.” she said. "They don’t have to tell their story over and over again. It helps keep them from being re-victimized." "The process of being interviewed is extremely frightening for many children so anything we can do to help ease that at all is a benefit for the kids," said Nakfoor-Pratt when she spoke earlier about Safe Harbor. “This place is kid-friendly. It brings organization and even strength to cases." Antkoviak said police stations can sometimes be frightening places for children who might even think they are the ones in trouble. At Safe Harbor, the children arc welcomed with toys, smiling faces of pictures of other children and painted murals on the walls in a less threatening environment. Tara Rowe, a Hastings High School senior, painted the murals. Trees with falling leaves and two deer Were her idea for a calming out­ doors scene that children would like. "I really like it. It turned out the way / wanted it to.” said Rowe, who is also presi­ dent of the National Art Honor Society and plans to major in interior design at Adrian College. Antkoviak said she is more than pleased with the results and the community support. The open house was greatly attended and many businesses donated food. "I think it will be a great space. Initially, we’ll have a forensic interviewer here and a victim advocate, but eventually I would like to add counseling support, as well. We still have a few more things to finish up to make it even more kid-friendly, but it’s just a wonder­ ful place." Antkoviak said. Chris Koster w ill be the forensic interview ­ er working part-time at the Barry County site. "I’m really excited to have this going on here. It’s going to help so much,” he said. Safe Harbor can help coordinate counsel­ ing. medical attention and other services, as needed. Safe Harbor will also work closely with other county agencies to assist families with whatever their needs. Antkoviak said the Barry County office is getting started with a $23,000 grant from National Children’s Alliance. She is working on additional grants and funding sources, and she said she feels confident funds will be available to keep the center open. Safe I Labor relies on volunteers, private grants, fundrais­ ing and donations to continue operations. Antkoviak also will be working toward accreditation through national Children’s Alliance. Il's a lengthy process involving meeting 10 standards. She said accreditation likely won’t be possible until lhe end of 2014, but once it is accredited, the center can quali­ fy for state funding. The Allegan center is already accredited. • POSTMASTLR Srnd wld'eia chantj-s tj FOBoaB Hur! ngs. Ml 4305a OCO? Seo-.-i CUjs Poauga P<ul at Hue: ng.. Ml 49CS-1 Thursday, Nov. 28 — closed for ’I’hanksgiving. Friday, Nov. 29 — closed for Thanksgiving. Saturday. Nov. 30 - closed for Thanksgiving. Tuesday, Dec. 3 - toddler story time enjoys nunery rhymes, 10:30 a.m.; voung chess tutoring 4:30 to 5:30: open chess, 6 to 8; Unplugged Game Night. 6 to 8 p.m. Cull the Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. �Page 6 — Thursday November P0, 2013 — lhe Hastings Banner Worship Together^ ...at the church ofyour choice ~ . s Weekly schedules of Hastings area churc available for your convenience... HASTINGS ASSEMBIA OF GRACF COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E MHighway. N^hvillc. Ml 49073 Pa-tor Don Rovtoe. i5l7) S52-9228 Morning • Celebrntion 9 a m & 10 30 a m Fellow>hipTime before the Venice Nurvery. .htldn-’N mimvtry. youth «hin tv SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHI RUH Ol DELTON 7025 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 40S (cor­ ner of Milo Rd a. S M 4?». Delton. Ml 49i)4ft pjiuv Roger Claypool. <5175 204-9390. Sunday Worship Servue 10 U .vol to I) 30 am. Nurserx and Oiildrcr v Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and P'jycrtime ft <0 pm to 7:30pm. CHURCH OF THE NA7ARENF 171 r> N«th Broadway Rev. Timni Oyer. Pavtor. Sunday School 9:45 inc Won-hip Sen ice L»k*r.’HC Srnicv 6 p ni • |C Evcnuy Service ? pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Weodiawn-Hastings. Dan Gtrrie. Sr Paster; RyanRo*e. 3<>ath Pa.'tor, Jodi Maurer. Music P»<or. Sunday Scrvicrr a 15 am Sunday Schoo! for all ^10;30 an. Wixvhip Service; 6 pm Evening Sen kt. Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p m. & Sr High Yuuth Group 7-9 pm. Wednesday. Family Nigh! 6.30 pin, Aiv.-na. Bible Study. Praivc ard Prayer Cali Church Office 948SOM fin tnfamww. on MOPS. Cfr-rcnS Choir. Sporb .Minitfnc*. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 4905m. Pastor Susan D. Given Phone 945-2654 Worship Service'Sunday. 9-45 am.; Sunday School, WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 am. Worship Time 10:30 am. Youth activities', call tor informa­ tion. NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD 502 E Bond St. Hasting* Pastor J.C. Crank cordially invites you to come worship with us each Sunday at 10.30 am. Interested m knowing more about our church .1 P»euse feel welconx to call one of these num­ bers. Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) 610-5730 or. Ed BLmkemdiip (lax:J) 269945-3327. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH ftOOhw.tll Ruud. Hastings, ^tor Bob Wilson Church Phene 2W-9482330. Pastor’s Home 269-9454356. bjw!6?3(i shcglcbal net. Sunday Sihool 9.45 am.; Worship Service 10 45 am.; Smd.7 Evening 6 pan. Wednesday 7 p m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050 Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ day, - 10 a.m. Worship Service. Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School 9 a.m. Werhip A Children** Programs 10 a.mj Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group, Cotnmuniiy Breaktavts and more’ Cull tire church office .it (269) 721W177 (M/W/F 9 a.m -12 p.m.). e- rr.-ail office «mci.net or visit wv/u.counrry Jupclumc ory uvw information for WOODLAND UNITED mithodist CHURCH 201N Ma n- Woodhnd. Ml 48V? • ChO) 3674061 Pastor Gary Sinur/WMi. Sunda) W<jj'hip9 15 a.m. GOn anting vcrv.ce ume 10 . m nuncry »dprc«hoolawiW* PLEASAN1 VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave-. Havtinpphone 269-945-2938- Sunday FAMHA CHURCH 2601 L*x> R‘»ad. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pavtor. Steve Olnr.tead (2ft9) 758 3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9 "•:» u rn . Sunday School II am. .Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Bible Study A Prayer 1 ime WfidneMh) nights 6 30 School 10 xm-; Wondup II 4Jn_ WcdncMl:.) Night Bible Study 1 p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O Bex 63. Hasting*. Ml pm SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. tin Irving). Sunday vnises each week. 9:15 aan. Morning Prayer (Holy Cnmnwnioo the 2nd Sunday of eavh month *t this service). 10 am Holy Communion (each week) The Rectof of St. Andrew A: Matthias is Rt. Rev Das id T. Hartwick. The church phone number is 269-795­ 2370 and the nxtory number is 269. 948-9327 Our church website is htip.h'trax.to.'andrewnutthias. We are part of the Di«Ke.sc of the Great Lakes which is tn communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and u»e the 192.8 Book of Common Prayer at all our Kitchen serves a free meal ciXIJ. services. Tuesday front 5 to 6 pm HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South si M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ 9454995. Church Webvite: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 2b9818-O<X)7. Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Bebon. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 cm Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday ft p.m. Sr. Hi Jr Hi youth <Od thru May) Sunday evening service ft pm. SonShine l*nrscho<>l (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), 'hies., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study a: the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m Circle of Friend* (Oct thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am • Women’s Bible Study. 49058 Pavtor Rev Jerry Bukovki. (0161 945-9392. Sunday Worship II HASTINGS' FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hading'. Ml 4905K. P»tor Dnn Spachnuft- Office Phone (269VM5 9574 Office hour* arc Monday Friday 9 xnt-Noofl Sunday nxxrung Mxwship hours. 845 xm. Traditional Worship; 10.45 a.tn Cotitemprrary Wonhip and Nursery Carr Available dunng worship (infants thro-j/h ape 4). Sunday Scbrxil fix PicK*l2th is available during 1045 worship ven ice.. Shore the Light Soup HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "SrrrncAienin? Ftunlics Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Harting*. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Bnxn Teed, Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Enc Gillespie. Sundays: Nurrery xnd toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9.30-10:15 xm cluses for tod­ dlers thru adult. Coffee FcBovrship 10.05 im.-10.'20’ M'L Wonhip . Service: 10:30 a.ni. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group ft pin. and Adult Small Groups Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m, age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult 150*) Bible Study a! 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 am. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 ant GRACE LUTHERAN LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd . P.O. Box 273. Hating*. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone 269-948 0900. W’ebsite: www.lifegatecc.com. Sun­ day Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6.30 p m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting a: the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south nf Assyria Rd. Nashville, Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 xm, 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club fix boys A girls ages 4-11 Pasrors David and Rare MacDonald. An oasis of God’s luxe. “Where Every on; is Someone Spec!al."’ For information call 616-73 ) 5)94. CHURCH Diico^tr Gods Grate with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Dec. 1 - Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 <£• Youth 5 pm.; Higli School Youth 6 p m.; Men & Women AA 7.00 p.m. Dec 2 - Women of Faith Dinner Outing 5:30 p.ra.;’Rccovcry Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Dee. 3 - Worship Committee 7 p.m. Dec. 4 Word watchers Bible Study 10 xm.; Advent Supper 6 p.m; Holden Evening Prayer 7 pm; Sarah Circle Cliristmas Party 8 p.m. Dec. 5 Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; Grace Notes 5:45 pm.; Adult Choir 7:15 pm. Location: 239 E North St. Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269­ 945-2698. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Commun.'i) of Chrhtfollowers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hasting* Sunday : 9.30 & m.. Momtng Worship |() 45 xm.. Evening Worship ft pm Thursday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 p.m For mforniation aboul other ministries and opport unities contact Pastor Jim Hess or die church at (2691 945-9217; or email pasiorjim^ cbcha4ings.org or see our wuwxbdustmgs org. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Gamson, Pastor. Sunday Senias: 9.00 ajn. Traditional Worship Service, 10.00 aan. Adult and Youth Sunday School; I LOO a.m. Contrmjxirary Worship Service. Visit us online at WWW.ftfstchurchhiMingc org For information on our Bible studies, Youth Group, and other programs’ Website: chmhes and these local businesses: Um UUkMI^M 5^* 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab 945-4700 Pastor Amy Luckey, htrp J/wwwxiwcovcr-gracc.org provided by The Hustings Bunner, the 102 Cook Hastings 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Dec. 1 • Middle Schoo! This information on worship service is * Ml lA74 S. Sure RdaiMSH Phone 269-945-22«^ 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 BOSLEY D'M» 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS. Mi □ n 73. of Ha.,lingsM|-S10nlcyR. Hanse, age November 2n ,?"cd aWay Wcdnesda>Butlerworth Camn,13 al Spfp'U"1. I,eal,h Stanley Was>-m Graml Rapids. 18 1940 the ln Hastings, on November Jennie (Convert?',he Ia,e Ra^01d a?d Hastings are-. ause- He was raised in the SX2 a«'"d'd A-a theAirI-orceP lln? hiv education while m Ihuse The'm l'?'l>3l|d of Donna (Ackett) X«h^N&-married a-lheiniB They made the "n September .6. 1959. Hactinnx t h(,me together in lhe together. Stanley^ r!”U? ‘hC| fU?ily uRd Donna have lived on tticir i«irm for the ।> • r I c< e P*'148 years, and have cel­ ebrated 54 years ofm^- .. , T oo tr and was a member of the 92nd Transpo^-)n droll whj|c servmg his count,) S|ankJ was deconited u M ^“nel .Medal and was Honorably discharge in |9A2 aftcr 4 years of service. When he returned from the Air Force Stanley began Wor|. al Hastings Manufacturing where he served faithfully for 43 years. One of hh greatest assets in his occupation was his ability to communicate with outside vet»dors and customers. Throughout his carcer S(anley was often called upon to work whh these outside con­ tacts to problem sohe anj continually work toward product improvement Stanley was a vetj hardworking, self-suffi­ cient man and couMdo just about-anything. He considered himsdf a se|f proclaimed "Dr. of Motors'. He fatted the majority of his life, and as farm life sometimes dictates, he was always ready for^nexl project whether it be completely reiDodc’in^the house, putting on a new roof, electrical er plumbing work: you name it, Stanley could do it. Every proj­ ect started and completed always having met "Fann Code". He loved being outside, and hunting season was always a favorite lime the year for Stanley and his family. Throughout the years. Stanley has harvested over 40 Whitetail deer, as well as squirrel, pheasant and other small game. A large part of his enjoyment came from passing his know ledge of lhe outdoors to his children and grandchildren, who as young children were introduced to the outdoor lifestyle and respect for the animals they hunt­ ed. The family always enjoyed the venison harvested during lhe hunting season and one of Stanley’s favorite meals was squirrel meal. Stanley enjoyed bowling, golf, and espe­ cially fast pitch soft ball. He began playing softball in 1963, and in 1985 Stanley’s team were the Class E State Champions. During that season Stanley pitched five straight games in one day to advance to lhe Regional Level. He was inducted into lhe Freeport Softball Hall of Fame in 2005. Family was,always Stanley's first priority; whether enjoying the outdoors, working on the farm, or going with family on their annual Rice Like fishing trips. Stanley truly enjoyed simply spending time with this family. Stanleys faith kept him going until he lost his battle with cancer, and went to a better place. Stanley is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Donna; daughter, Merry Hau.se; son Steve (Katie) Hause; grandsons, Jeremy and Cody Hause; three slslcrs Sue Heney, Gloria (Al) Buchanan. Bobbie (Stan) Wilkins; five brothers, Mike (Nancy) Hause, Jim (Sandy) Hause, George (Rubv) Hause, Bernard (Kathy) Hause. Ray^J (Joyce) Hause. his very special Aunt Matcie Converse, and sevenlLnT'nePh'*^d friend,. lie was precede in death by his parents Ray. d “d Jcante (Converse) Hause; funeral°b ->d niece Lisa Hause HICKORY CORNERS. Ml - Terry L Vliek. age 67, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2013. Terry was born January 20, 1946 in Kalamazixi. the son of Norman and Gloria (Gtxidsell) Vliek. In 1991 Terry took over lhe family business. Norm's Electric Motor Repair Inc. Over the years he built the gen­ erator sales and service division of the compa­ ny (his pride and joy). Terry worked many long hours, as did his employees, during power outages: selling, fixing, repairing and troubleshooting generator needs. Even after two years of retirement his phone still rang, as it did last week with calls from former cus­ tomers. Terry’ WI*S cven answering calls from Florida during the outage last week! Terry' loved people. He became friends with everyone he met and truly cared for his friends. His newest love in retirement was line dancing. He and bis wife Mary spent numerous hours at dance classes, practices, and dancing with friends at "lhe Square" in their retirement community in Florida. Terry had a great love of music and dancing and was on his way to becoming an expen line dancer. Terry' and Mary had recently joined a couples, Patteni Dancing and Western Dance class. Terry inily loved his family and friends. Terry is survived by his wife Mary (Gauss) whom he married in 1981; a daughter, Lori Vliek; sisters, Linda (Jim) Hefele, and Dawn (fid) Bronson; a brother. Randy (Mary ) Vliek; sisters and brothers-in-law. Ann and Dave Buchanan, and Dave and Mary Gauss; a granddaughter; a great grandson; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. A memorial service was conducted, Wednesday. November 27. 2013, at the Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home, Delton, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence mes­ sage for Terry’s family. BATTLE CREEK. Ml - Raymond L. Johnson, age 68 .of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at his residence on Fine Lake sur­ rounded by his family. He was'born February 21. 1945 in Toledo. Ohio, the son of Robert and Nina (Truby) Johnson. Ray graduated from Libby High School in Toledo. Ohio in 1963. He served in the United States /\rmy during the Vietnam War and was honorable discharged in 1969. He continued in the reserves until 1973. Ray worked for Barry County Telephone Company in Delton. He enjoyed camping, playing pool . horse shoes, fishing, and play­ ing his air guitar. He was a life member of the VFW post 422 in Delton . Ray was married on May 15, 1992 to Kathleen Gross. He is survived by his wife. Kathleen Johnson of Battle Creek; his son. Matt Johnson of Taylor; mother. Nina Johnson of Toledo, Ohio; stepchildren. Alan (Patty) Tynan. Geneseo, IL. Deb Tynan. Shepherd, Bill (/\ngie) Tynan, Burleson TX. Kathy (Tom) Girrbach, Hastings, Sue (Mike) Ortiz, Alma; siblings, Robert (Laura) Johnson, David (Pam) Johnson. Geraldine (Robert) Zemcnski. Kenneth (Joyce) Johnson, Thomas, (Brenda) Johnson. Timothy Johnson. Suzanne (George) Sears, and Mary, (Paul) Sweeny; II grandchildrep,- ,cighf grear-JTHindchi/dren; many neides and nephews. Memorial services will be held Monday December 2,2013 at noon at Girrbach Funeral Home w ith a visitation one hour prior to serv­ ice time. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice 450 Meadow Run Dr. Hastings. MI 49058 or the Delton VFW Post 422 . 10353 Stoney Point Dr. Delton. MI, 49046. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please leave a message or memory’ to lhe family at girrbachfuneraL home.net. Scott Stuart Kenney BATTLE CREEK, Ml - Scott Stuart Kenney, of Battle Creek, passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on November 23. 2013. He was bom May 26, 1957 to Charles and Ellen Kenney of Ann Arbor. Scott grew up in Dearborn and graduated from Plymouth High School. He attended Northern Michigan University. He was employed by the railroad for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles and brother W. Sam Kenney. He leaves his mother. Ellen; sister Barbara Silvis (William) of Ann Arbor; brother. Peter Kenney (Lynn) of Dearborn and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. A memorial senice will be held Saturday, November 30 at 10 a.m. at the Nie Family Funeral Home - Carpenter Road Chapel, 2400 Caq>emer Rd., Ann Arbor. Ml 48 IOS. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, 1432 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Ml 48104. JolaAnne (Denslow) Royer Jola Anne (Denslow) Royer crossed the threshold into death peacefully al her home on ^November 25. 2013, al the age of 78. after a brief struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Daniel Royer: her stepmother, Lila Denslow; her sis­ ter Haiti Cook: her son. Todd Royer; her three grandchildren. Emily, Lydia and Walker; and many, many wonderful friends and extended family members. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street NE. in Grand Rapids on December 13.2013 at 1 p.m. Email toddnmichelc@gtnail.com if you plan to attend. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to either Dwelling Place in Grand Rapids (www.dwellingplacegr.org). or ANSWER Nepal (www.answernepal.org), two of the many charitable organizations Jola contributed to over her life. Ruy L. Girrbuch Owner/Dinrctor o^^^'^HhCharieslConverse Was Sct'ed immediately followrimr li rncr“ S‘rvice at lliomapple Valley Church. Graveside ^[la। service with full military honors proVld । b)- the American Legion Post Me5 Uul Irvine Township f.,ll0^ a...* In 'nt Memorial eonuihU|i'; l,"an be made to the to'ihe'SnS’"^ 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3252 Serving Hastini is. B;ury County and Surroundtng • liaditional and Crentatiori Services •Pre-Planning Sen ices •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrungement Transfers Accepted ‘unumc.iK,t- Family Owned and Opt-raiert www.girrbachfuneralhomp �CitV to begin developing of c©rnetery management plan instance Chetseman ,1'he visin„ -WH’rira, R’verxidc Con, ? ^’c restoration of McP forw ml Can ^xome took a big Cu> Manager i n’ght whcn Hastin® o,nnK‘ndir;t. 7” Mansf5<-'ld provided a rec^^rvaiinnthe Rive^c Cemetery hokiinp ?'dv,sory Board (non powerAss<x?ixne\ ^ltn,|tec) to retain M.C. Smith Riverside C° PruP‘*rv,a master plan for the nrboricultnr^mC(Cr> inc,mW professional amount not ■ consi‘,l,n8 services for an not t() cxcccd $J5 47() to include U Pbn l° stan lhc Pnxcss- and n.. lrve management, said Mansfield. merits <L the p,an *s to gel in1proveli . * one with as much input from the pub,K as possible." Samples of items identified by the plan u e whether or not to pave the driveways, ix a fence or remove it and which trees ?row,h management. The master plan 1 . identify incorrect data regarding the cemetery maps, some of which are over 150 ' .\a,.s °’d* ’ sa’d Thomas Emery, treasurer and c erk tor the city. The recommendation was approved. Also approved, a resolution for submission oi the SAW Grant application. "DEQ is requiring lhe implementation of a planned management program of sewer and water waste infrastructure,’ said Mansfield, "including the city demonstrating thc finan­ cial capacity to effect repairs. An added bene­ fit will include the aligning of city infrastruc­ ture records into one place, and this is huge benefit." said Mansfield. "Thc stormwater asset management and waste water control grant, if awarded, would give the city three years to get this plan up and in place, otherwise we will have to pay this money back, with interest.” said Brenda McNabb-Stange, council member. "The condition of thc infrastructure is in good shape, which will allow for expansion of manpower." said Mansfield. lite five steps to receiving the grant are the evaluation of the entire system, identify prob­ lem areas, identify assets, conditions of equipment and infrastructure, and priority of improvemcnis, including the cost to repair. A geological information system will be imple­ mented to show where the assets are located throughout the city and include additional \ John Joseph Loftus BARRY COUNTY. Ml - John Joseph Loftus of beautiful Barry County, mostly Irving Township, passed away Wednesday November 20. 2013 al Spectrum Blodgett at die age of 85. He-was bom on July 5, 1928 to John Andrew' and Alice Olive (O Flynn) Loftus in Grand Rapids. John was raised on a farm in Irving Township, graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1947 and served his country- in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired machinist after over 40 years employment at General Motors and an active member in his community and his union. , . Surviving are his wife. Marge; daughter. Bridget; nephews. Kevin (Theresa) Loftus, Paul I-oftus and four "grandchildren . Shawn (Jaquc) Loftus. Connor (Rachel) Loftus. Cara Loftus. Colleen Loftus and two> “great grand­ children". Sydney and John Thomas Loft s. several other nieces and nephews; and his beloved "grand-dogger”. Acden R*?M’ lie was preceded in death by Ins parents, and brother. James l^oftus. Visitation was held Saturday.. o c “ at St. Rose of Lima Church until the M. s HI Christian Burial, interment followed a . Cal van' Cemetery in Hastings. •. .ions In lieu of flowers memornd con who > should be directed to Barry Ct unt) 4JL American Heart Association. <r P donate bkxxl in John’s name­ Flease visit www.laucrlh.com condolences for John’s familj- data and specifications per each asset, said Emery. "This is a commitment.’* said Manslic*0"to devise a visionary plan and folio* through.” .. Further business addressed by the count. । included: David Tossava, council member, suggested the board should counter thc proposed terms of the extending of lease with AT&T lor u>c of the north water tower. Discussing the new equipment recently installed in the tower by thc City, the possi­ bility of ‘buddying up* thc company with other competitors instead of building new towers, the revenue stream advantage for thc city and the implied intent of the terms of the extension, including the length of thc lease, motivated thc board to approve a motion to renegotiate thc terms with AT&T. Thc motion to counterbid was approved Also reviewed was a request to consider awarding a bid to Peerless Midwest Inc. lor overhaul work to reservoir high service pump No. 2, estimated al $11,632 as recommended by the Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. This work is part of a five-year rotation cycle and the request was approved by the council. Police Chief Jerry Sarver gave his report, reminding the council of the 11 seats on the E91I board. Central Dispatch was opened in 1991, said Sarver. "The 911 master plan built lhe facility, and 11 seals make up the board chairs with each of the following represented: emergency management services, the city, thc township (2), county commissioners (2), general pub­ lic. village, firefighter, State Police and coun­ ty sheriff all sit on the committee (board). Fifty-one percent of chairs must seat law enforcement. !,4“J Continuing •' '^>n s ■ ■ . be,nP I'nei. ■ ojnvr said that ,r:"""’gXn "X? Sil'" Alert. a scn.or e> ,n > Similar to the n” leiIeBJra,ni"t’ deludes h*i'i onofdivul:>' "Mute on lhc ”ion‘i’nc3'eofcnie'g<t,CjP l*r*>nal intormaJoh." ’*“fj tb3t"l’Ac'>j^'Went direc- program . n,mming Active t^sofpL,S Prompting the f ,ilc"schools ^.'"P *“r identifying ESa&SS or. rep within a two mde radius *“»• •» school schedule for 'cl,'rb|'hing an(1 rani?ri™ incomplete sidewaHrs on ^ rcpatnng MnSfe Proclamation to Fresh lood inmmne., grams impact onl community. Accepting the proclamation ^alf of lh<? P and F^h Food 1^ Wcn: Lanni Forbes. Each of the Reesor Siblings attain age 90 or more .. _ .it J 'm»n. coordinator County United Way and h b og for lhe Fresh Food Iniu“u*cThe Fresh Food Inhiativc is „ |oca| bution program through lhe Uni(cd Centra1 Mtchtgan Food Bank to provide wholesome food to fam,|lcs in lhc communi. tyThe program w* established in 1991. In 2°12.-hey served « fani|ie5 distributed 98.OIMI poUnds of foo(j. received the uxemphry pood Delivery Partner Award. “FFI was started by thc youlh of our area •• said Forbes. Morgan Johnson added, "We have seen an increase in thc number of families w ho come to us each year. QUESTIONS, continued from page 1 ty on this," said Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. "If we were the only entity, then it might be different. I brought it today because I didn’t want to hold up the process.” Commissioner Ben Geiger, who sits on the airport authority- as a county board represen­ tative with Commissioner Joyce Snow, attempted to convince Smelker that the issue had been properly aired. "What question have we not answered here today?" Geiger asked Smelker, to which Smelker responded with another. “Then why have a committee-of-thewholc?” The board approved agreement to thc pur­ chase on a 6-1 vole, with Smelker dissenting. Questions were not stifled during Fuller’s presentation of details on a proposed 2,444square-foot addition to the 911 Dispatch Center facility on Nashville Road southeast of Hastings. The agency’s intentions came to light in a Nov. 21 Banner article that reported skepticism of some taxpayers who question paying the project’s S500.000 cost with excess funds from a 2009 voter-approved operating millage. Addressing what she termed as an unfortu­ nate "hot topic" since publication of last week’s Banner article. Fuller reviewed the authority of thc 911 Dispatch Center board to make the decision, the need for the proposed project and the funding decisions made for it. "Does the 911 Board have the authority (to use the funds for the expansion]?" asked Fuller, to which she replied, "Yes. In 1991. lhe county board created an autonomous board. The county is still thc fiduciary, but decision-making on capital expenses is lhe authority of the 911 Authority board." Reviewing the project’s need. Fuller called attention to a 2007 building code interpreta­ tion that effectively closed use of the meeting room in the facility’s lower level. Though training and other meetings have been con­ ducted offsite, she said, the fact that increased state requirements now mandate 550 hours of individual employee training has created more than a space handicap. "We pay mileage, hotels and meals for our employees to attend training sessions around lhe state,” pointed out Fuller. "With this [pro­ posed] training room, it would allow us to host training sessions. Instead of spending money, we could host and not only save on costs, but bring people into our county.” As she reviewed the project’s funding plan. Fuller pointed out that the agency’s current $ 1.6 million fund balance should be a mark of fiscal responsibility to taxpayers and not an accumulation from a too-high millage esti­ mate. "Over lhe course of time, we’ve saved up money, all while taking less than lhe fully approved millage and less than we’ve been comfortable with." said Fuller, adding that lhe agency also received a surcharge from tele­ phone users of 19 cents each month. Due to thc Headlee Amendment, lhe agency’s I-mill tax authorization has been rolled back to a maximum .9816 mils but, in lhe past five years, lhe 911 Authority Board has never requested the full levy. Today, it stands at .600 though it was as high as .875 in 2010. "All the while, we maintained the facility and promoted public safely projects,” added Fuller, pointing to upgrade of fire department notification equipment, a $1 million project that came in at less than $700,(XX) and updat­ ing of software in all police vehicles that cost $269,000. far below the project’s $500,000 budget “If the department is funded at an appro Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. November ?B. 2013 - Png.; 7 priatc level, then how can you afford a new building? asked Geiger, beginning direct questioning. "From our fund equity and what we think we can levy, all while doing some spending down,” replied Fuller, which necessitated an explanation from Stolsonburg. “The previous 911 director built up a sub­ stantial fund equity,’’Stolsonburg told Geiger. Snow questioned the existence of a cost­ analysis study to measure lhe benefit of hold­ ing training meetings and other public and related gatherings locally in an expanded facility. “You can attend a whole lot of meetings for $500,000," commented Snow. Fuller defended the $500,(XX) cost estimate as a “throw-out figure.” with no requests for proposal yet sent out and approximations of building costs being calculated on compara­ ble recent construction figures, which elicited Commissioner Jim Dull’s interest. "Residential construction goes for $150 per square foot, and commercial costs are gener­ ally 30 percent higher than that," said Dull, noting that Fuller’s $150 to $175 per square fool estimate is "low’-bailing it.” "And what about utilities?" asked Dull. "You’re going to add two-thirds to your space, and you’re going to add two-thirds to your utility bill." Fuller said she felt those costs would be minimal. In the end. commissioners recognized there was only a minimal amount of influence they could provide. "Our authority is our appointments to your board." summed up Commissioner Jim DeYoung. “I’m sure you appreciate our opin­ ions but. ultimately, your board has the final say." In other business, the boanl: • Approved a workers’ compensation cov­ erage quote of $37%491 from Midwcst Employers Casualty Company for $500,000 of onc-year specific excess insurance cover­ age Also approved was a renewal agreement wi I Eagle Llamis Management to provide tlurd-party admuustrativc and claims man­ agement for a one-year ’ APPro'^ a PA « agreement between the counttes of Bany. Berrien. Branch. Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Jo5eph and Van Buren that includes tonna,i„n „f a substance use disorder oversight policy board. • Approved the re-appointment of David McIntyre to a lhtee Qn t|,c Department of Human Services Board and he appointment ofQ, A||en ,o thc remamder of a tetn, lhat expircs 3I, • Approved the reapp^^ of Sa„d , Koran and Terry lhree.year erms on the CotnmUsion on ViC “P!X’« dm n . Shamn Zcbrowski and Virginia Redman ln l|)e •.T'’'’'n’7aMiller to a one-year term on lhe COA 7 SlSa'^L0"11' CUin”i in *he anM,Un' °f - Adjourned into closcd s„sion with Attorney D..v S ok„ to and egoua ions co whh *jalion U';‘“"cc,, t agreement ... lyiayed r''ditiona| 9 a.m. start of luesdays by nine minutes due to Uclmology d । udt,^ wHh ihe mectmg s h e '"ca,n Vldeo fc,ed 1 he board mcet\ „ . f . । । Tlh. , M m u committee oi me "l,ole Dec. 3 at 9 a.m in its meeting chambers .i , .. 220 W State St • li^ ‘••ourthouse. Betty Cappon to celebrate 89th birthday Betty Cappon will celebrate her 80th birth­ day on Dec. 9, 2013. To help her celebrate you may send her a card at 76-1 Wellman Road. Woodland, Ml 48897. Each of the Reesor siblings, graduates of Woodland High School and thc children of Albert and Orpha Reesor of Woodland, have attained thc age of 90 or more. Helen Reesor. age 94. resides al Cornerstone Living Center. 2900 Kcllems Dr.. Hastings. MI 49058. Hillis Reesor, age 92. resides at Bickford of Portage. 4707 West Milham Ave., Portage. MI 49024. And. Marjorie (Reesor) Mulder, resides at Carvcth Village, 690 W. Main St., Middleville, MI 49333. recently celebrating her 90th birthday on Nos ember 17. State Police focus on traffic safety during holiday weekend In an effort to promote traffic safety during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Michigan State Folice Wayland Post began dedicating patrols to traffic enforcement al 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. Troopers are focusing on traffic safely vio­ lations such as speed, impaired driving and safely belts as part of the nationwide traffic safely initiative. Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort, or CARE. "By increasing patrols and focusing on traffic safely, we hope to reduce lhe number of traffic crashes and fatalities during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend,” said First Lt. Tom Draves, Wayland Post commander. The official Thanksgiving holiday week­ end runs through midnight, Sunday, Dec. 1. Jarmans to celebrate 67th wedding anniversary Duane and Mildred Jarman will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on Nov. 30. 2013. They were married in lhe Hastings First United Methodist Church Nov. 30. 1946. They have a daughter, Darleen Jarman, a son. Darwin Jarman, daughlcr-in-law, Joyce Caukin Jarman; three grandsons. Nickolas. Kortney and Patrick, and seven great-grandchildren. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Special day focuses on helping people with disabilities open doors by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The annual United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities Dec. 3 will focus on issues that affect people with dis­ abilities worldwide. This year marks the 21st observance and provides an opportunity to re­ commit to helping persons with disabilities break dow n barriers. In the United States. Social Security often is the primary source of income for people with disabilities. More than nine of 10 American workers are covered by Social Security disability insurance, and Social Security provides benefits to young workers and their families if lhe worker should become disabled. Social Security has a strict definition of disability — a person must be unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to "a physical or mental impairment lhat has lasted or is expected to last at least one year, or to result in death. We do not provide bene­ fits for partial or temporary disabilities, so Social Security beneficiaries are most in need of support services if contemplating a return to work. In fact. 40 percent of Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries express interest in working, and Social Security has a number of programs to help in those retumto-work efforts. Our work incentive programs feature continued cash benefits for a period of time while a beneficiary' works; continued Medicare or Medicaid coverage; and help with education, training and rehabilitation to start a new line of work. In addition to these incentives, many bene­ ficiaries arc interested in the Ticket to Work program, which can help people w ith disabil­ ities receive vocational rehabilitation, train­ ing, job referrals and other employment sup­ port services free of charge. Just visit www.socialsecurity.gov/work to learn more or read our publications for SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance recipients. Working While Disabled — How We Can Help and Your Ticket To Work. These and many other helpful publications are avail­ able at www.socialsccurily.gov/pubs. Vanda VanTil is lhe public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her clo Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. SE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantilQssa.gov. SI tow 1 >A. I » S FRIDAYS: December 6 & 13 at7»m SATURDAYS: December7&l4at2Dffl&7inn SUNDAYS: December 8 a 15 at 2 nm Mainj Street T heatre House 301 N. MAIN ST.. NASHVI! I e �Paw B • - Tnir. day. November ' o ii’ir. (jay <VOvei»ilX»r 28. 2013 — The «nC Hastings Banner > Hastings Middle School releases honor roll ,v.r *Katura H ‘’.fines Middle School has announced its. McManamey, Lindsay < l.L \ikklatcher, Miches hi'n.v mils lor the finu quarter of the 2013-J4 Nickch. •. adcmic year Students earning all A's an: Shiimit Molcttc. Jeffrey Motgan. Jonathan Nash. • [.:|h3ll J'sigtutcd v ith an asterisk.' Merlvn Olsen. Kassidi • p.lrj.cr, Orcasitas. Hailey Paehfe Jadt ' Peck. Eighth grade Ssdncy Panok, Kinmalee I eek. I P High honors ’Ilan..... Porter. Amonto “Austin Gabriella Bare, Morgan Bartimus, Emma Maxwell Richards, Koecr ^sinM)nl»n. riccmci. Metan Birman. Hie Bivens. Callie ice. Andrew Shaver. Nn- ‘ ' jamjn Botxlen, Tyfer Brown. ’Abby Burroughs, Sen Mi.ike Slagslad, Kaitlyn Solnus Ik Kayla Carbon. Timothy Cary. Jerry Staffonl. Bailey Summers. ImmI> > Christensen. Karlee Christiansen. Austin 1 ynnscy Thayer. Jessica H>ompsm>. 1- . Christie. Samantha Clow. Garrett Collson. Tomko. Christian TunisholT. Nltkae a H h Mk-yna Dans. Mary Elizabeth DelYiester. Juan Vargas. Samuel Waller. Bae WaW lea) Dull. Maggie lutMman. Justin Eicher. •Kassaundra Warner. Elisabeth Young . M.idHon Ellsworth. Zoe Engle, Alexis Evans. 'Marv Youngs. Carmen Zalewski. Moir.tn Frldt. Kaila Gillespie. Dayton Honors G«aham, Tyler Harville, txah Hawthorne. Rvlee Andrews. Prescot Bower laheth Cavden Herrington. Matthew Hewitt, Shayli Burfield. Thomas Carpenter, Alexnndt Hinkle. I illian Hyatt. IXIer Johnson, Alien Clow. Brady Corrion. Shannon Culp. Cora Kv’l. a Margaret Keller-Bennett, Daxid Lane. Cunningham. Julia Ehredl. Anther l ox. Sean Carley Laub?ugh, Jackson Long, Nash Green. Rylec Hayes. Alicia Hentanda. Manin. Sarah McKeever. Nathan Meyers. Corbin Hunter, Isaac Lucdcckmg. Sadie Anyas'. Miller. Brandon Miner, Caitlyn Maitland. Chase Mesccar. Luke Morgan. Mens. Mikheil Morris Alizabeth Morrison. Cody Murphy, Mary Murphy. C™nor Sv Jnes Nemelz. Aaron Newberry, Andrew Parmenter, Conner Peterson, Miya Phillips. Newbern. Wyatt Owen, Citlali Perez, Emma Haydn Redmond. Brandon Reese. Parker Porte;. Fannin i\wt. Chyanne Rea. Blake Reid, Zarek Rudesill. Jett Russell, Alexis Rodeuck. Jessica Satterfield, Leigha Saur. Ruthniff. Matthew Sherman, Kaitlyn Shook, Ln. Shinavier. Macey Shorts. Aubree Elise Smith. Kenneth Smith. Grayson Tebo, StU'mw.tv. Brandon Smith. Samantha Smith, Paige Woem. Wyatt Smith. Lindsey Spurlock. Sophia Sixth grade Spun’tvk. Mason Steward, Colin Tellkamp. High honors Bridget Thayer, Pierron Tinkler. ’Elliza Hunter AHerding. Xander Allerding, folks. C.rtcr Tomko, Ian Tnitsch, Elizabeth Wahon. James Wezcll III. Cameron White, “Jonathan Arnold, Kiersten Bailey. Ireland 1 jlb.-n Wicrenga, Jordy Wigg. Nicholas Barber, Thomas Barnard Jr.. Casey Barnes, Vsdg.i, Hirieigh Willson. Bridget Woolf, 'Dane Barnes. Chelsea Beede. Elizabeth Beemer, Hannah Bloomberg, Joshua Brown. jv.i-jny Wunn. Kylie Zimmerman. ’Shannon Brown, Kayla Brzycki. “Audrey Honors •\;e . Alluding. Madalyn Anderson. Hunter Byykkonen, Carter Cappon. Katherine Cook. Bamv>. Melanie Boysen. zXliynh Campbell. Benjamin Curtis, Nolan Cusack. Erin Laura Carpenter, Chase Cobb. Emalie Dalman. ' Karsyn Daniels, Justin Dickerson. Conroy, Alexander Diljak. Bailey Elliott, Shane Dillon, Tyler Dull. Connor Frank. Megan Goggins. Hunter Goodenough, Dylan Meghan Gale, Dylan Gallentinc, *Gracie Goodrich, \thcna Groeneweg. Johnathon Gillon.s. Elizabeth Gonsalves, Nathan Haines, Hickman, I aurcn Howell. Caitlin Hyland. Alexis Ham, Blake Harris.’Collin Hawthorne, Samuel James. Kenneth Kirchen. Janies Rae Herron. John Hinkle. Rayna Honsowitz, Kirchen 11. z\ustin Koning. Tessah I-iary, Katelyn Howard, “Hannah Johnson, Aundna Adam Lewis, Dominic Lewis, Frances Johnson-Byrd. Tyler Kaiser, Joseph Kalmink, ’ lynch. Jacqueline Pemberton. Alexia Jaden Kaniatz. Emma Keech. Gracie Landes, Rodrigue/, Benjamin Roots. Jaden Abigail Larabee, Lucas Lumbert. Eleanor Ro^enbetg. Michael Royal, Cassie Sherk, Ty McFarlan, Caeleb Meyers, Grace Miller, Sins lair, Briana Smith, Brandon Standley, Emily Mitchell, Logan Moore, ’'KennedyChu-e T.iy lor. Dcrrcck Tefft, Mary Tcrpening, Newberry. Jacob O’Keefe, Lacie Ovennire, Logan Twiss, Mcggen Tyrrell, Austin ‘Kathleen Pattok. Connie Ricketts, William Wddcn. Mackenzie Watson: Conner White,' > Roosicn III. Gas in Scharping. Steve Schnur. Austen Wilder. Xavier Wilkins, Carson Zachary Schnur, Jaedyn Sinclair. Carter VGnick. Julianna W’olf. Smith. ’’Elijah Smith. Colton Snow. Alexander Steward, Gabriel Stolickcr. Seventh grade Matthew Sweeney. Alex Taylor. Camden High honors Tellkamp. Ryan Thayer. Braden Tolles, Rian Allen. Blair Anderson, Claire Clayton Tonkin, Andrew Vann, Emma Vann, \nder on. Alfredo-jose Atechiga, Logan Haylee VanSyckle, *Alayna Vazquez, Paxton Ashcraft. Grace Beauchamp. Madison Walden, Sydney Wolf, Logan Wolfenbarger. Bell. Sierra Bvntti. Shelby Bolen, ' Victoria Zachary Ziny. Abby Zull. Byykkonen. Daisy Campbell, '‘Whitney Honors Carlson. Tyler Chaney, Allison Collins. Bryce Jillian Ackley, Brian Baird, Jayden Darling. "Cody Dunn. Kaitlynn Elliott, Benedict. Lyle Burch. Alyssa Carter. Graham Cameron Ertncr. Isaac Evans. Ryan Clark, Derick Evans, Tyler Farmer, Grace Flikkema. Noah Former, Natasha Glasgow. Fauncc, Emily Fcnstcmaker, Kassandra M’kayl.i Guernsey. Lauren Harden, 'Hannah Furlong, Rianna Hay, Kylir Hayes, Callie Hayes. Katherine Haywood. Kelsey Heiss, Holley, Kaylec Hunter, Skyler Jensen, Jaden Hickman, Deric Hobvrt. Allie Homing. Markus Livingston, Cheyenne Martin, Kayla Jack Horton. William Hubbell, Keefy Morris, Mackensic Morris, Bailey Musculus, Jackson. Matthew Jacob. Gretchen James. Rigden Pederson, Trisha Phillips, Caleb Elizabeth Jensen, Jesse Johnson, Ellena Piper. Ryan Powell, Steven Preston, David Keener. Deagan Leask, Breana Leonard. Raymond, Griffin Sceber. Kenneth Smith, Shaelec MacLeod, Brea Madden, /\ndrew Kaylec Tigchelaar, Gabriel Trick, Abigail Maurer. lexis McCracken. * Alexis Winick. Joshua Yi. McDade. Claudia McLean. Justin FREE GROCERY COUPONS COUPON CLIPPERS SLASH your grocery bill with genuine nunufaaurers’ coupons. Select from 1500 top national trrrdc ci food, pct and household items. No online, no printing, no registration, no credit card! Free list of 1509 products. for $$$$ All national brands Send stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Coupon Exchange Club Box 250960. Milwaukee. Wl 53225 CFCO Q Box 18529 W Milwaukee. Wl 53218 NEEDED Trade extra grocery coupons requested. Free details. 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Dennis McKelvey. Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 24G1 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 H • . “Z-Night Free Vacation!” . www.boatangel.cow WINE TOURS * BREWERY TOURS BALLOON RIDES Gift Bulk DeliveryD^T Ferrdlgas is looking for a Seasonal iv; grits? Buy 1 get f 2nd Vi pric Gift certificates valid fo 2014 summer season located in Traverse City, Ml Pufctme online or call 231-947-RIDE (7433) >.v- gr<x H'.'JK^/sMours.conj | www.^ranOtrwwsefcalloonw.cowi +51 Batik by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Everyone knows the basic medical facts: We should make healthy choices about what wc eat and incorporate exercise into our busy lives. Most of the science of weight loss matches common sense. But it’s also true that more and more Americans are overweight or obese. As a nation, we arc losing the battle of the bulge. How then can wc motivate ourselves to address our ever-growing weight problem? Recently published results from a study funded by Weight Watchers grabbed some headlines and offered some ideas. The fact the work was backed by Weight Watchers should be borne in mind as we consider the results of the study, but the funding source alone doesn’t mean the results arc off base. According to The Los Angeles limes, thc work was partially done by researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine, giving the study some independent authority. Thc study took 292 people and enrolled half of them in Weight Watchers, the nation’s largest weight-loss group that’s mostly built around face-to-face meetings. At the meetings, people privately weigh themselves and record their progress. Veterans of weight loss facilitate discus­ sions about different topics relating to diet and exercise. People in the program record what they eat each day. either using pencil and paper or online. The other half of the study’s 292 people were given a package of materials with advice for safe weight loss and sent on their way, alone. Essentially, they had a lot of the same information as thc Weight Watchers group, but they had no formal social or emotional support system for what they were trying to accomplish. Vtr in I lasting Musi have ability to lift 7.~ HS diploma, 1 year driving 5• CDL w’/hazmaUlanker, clean ilrh!^ lkncv- The National Fire Protection Association Friday released the most recent ’’Home Fires Involving Cooking Equipment” report, detail­ ing national statistics from 2007 to 2011. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. It is responsible for two of every five reported home fires and is the leading cause of home fire injuries. The top three days for cooking fires are Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. NFPA urges cooks to pay attention to fire safety throughout the year and Io be especial­ ly cautious during the holidays due to the increased risk. “Thc number of cooking tires is three times thc average on Thanksgiving and more than I 1/2 times lhe averages on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of outreach and advocacy. “As people go to great lengths to prepare holiday meals, following a few basic safely tips when ccxiking will reduce their chances of having a Record. Apply online al FexrelljJas.cpIn/Qj(r„ 11 >r xwAt ? Ti Of course, you can also chor.se lo provide your loved ones whh you’re still alive. You can give up to $14000 ;>er year, per individual, to as many people as ouclttx.se without incurring the gift tax. For example, if you have three children you could give them a cumulative S4-.000 tn a shu-le year - and so could your spouse. Thanksgiving is a fine time to show your generosity. And, as we’ve seen, being gener­ ous can be rewarding - for jour reetptenu and yourself Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should con­ sult your estate-planning attorney or quahfled tax advisor regarding your situation. This artii le was written by Edward Jones for use hv your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 'If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ft® USgs Since they were participating in a study to try to lose weight, we can assume that all 292 participants had some basic motivation to shed pounds. But after six months, the difference between the two groups was clear: The people who had thc support of the Weight Watchers system did much bet­ ter than those sent home with the task of losing weight by themselves. At the end of six months, the folks in the Weight Watchers group were almost nine times mote likely to have lost 10 percent of their body weight than those sent home to go it alone. It seems that, at least for many people, group meetings can be useful in thc battle of the bulge. That idea is also borne out by the fact that regular attendance at group meetings, according to the study, was the single best predictor of who would shed the most pounds. We all face many daily temptations when it comes to what we eat. Whether you opt for a food diary and counting calories, a special diet like the low-carb regimen, group meetings such as those offered by Weight Watchers, or something else, what matters is that you find lhe path that works for you. Talk to your doctor and get started. Weight loss isn’t easy, as I know- first hand. But if your health is being affected by car­ rying too many pounds, it has simply got to be done. I’m pulling for you. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities This column is a senice of the College of Agricultural. Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. Cooking is leading cause of most home fires donate A Boat or Car Today! Boa-jr +.70 -.34 eventually subject your heirs to these taxes. Nonetheless, you can still work with your tax and legal advisors now to take steps to reduce any possible estate tax burden in the years ahead. One such step might involve establishing a charitable remainder trust. Under this arrangement, you’d place some assets, such as appreciated stocks or real estate, in a trust, which could then use these assets to pay you a lifetime income stream. When you establish the trust, you may be able to receive a tax deduction based on the charitable group’s “remainder interest” — the amount the chari­ ty is likely to ultimately receive. (This figure is determined by an IRS formula.) Upon your death, lhe trust would relinquish the remain­ ing assets to the charitable organization you’ve named. Keep in mind, though, that this type of trust can be complex. To establish one, you’ll need to work with your tax and legal advisors. Data fn>m the studied time shows that V S<^’PartnienU responded to an average of 156.6(X) home structure fires that involved cooking equipment per year. These million in direct property damage ’’Most home fires happen - i • left unattended.” added C irli ••n ’‘ook,n£ ,s in the kitchen if you £ L Bcsu*to s<ay broiling food. If you lre s5 * ,nS« grilling or r.in8 ... Un XrXS ?'n ’ kC.J f'ndin.gs fro,n 'he renortIKK-enl of ^^rted honw fi^C"'8"USCd 43 damage ih rcpoi1<.d ht)I1 ,h5 d,«« Property period. ,res during this • Cooking is the third U- ihome fire deaths. fading cause of • Households that use ei.• a higher risk of nrvs anjC''"c ra"8« have than those using gas r.inuet SxK',aled losses Rang.es, w ub oj- j,i. for the majority (57 rXvr,.?UU>v.ens» accounted lire incidents and even |Cni1 ol lR)lne cookinc •an deaths (H6 percent) Sharvs of civi|l or more information • Iistics, visit www.nfn i ‘ vl>’ l’Ps and sta- �part ol the Sl<t?s are al sea an<*1'r'> • i fl look baGk at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner - TURNING BflGK THE FftGES Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday ISO years ago Thc Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2H, 2013 — Pagu 9 '11 s<> those who eign lands, to «' aP’n, Mounting f,)r. Thursday of > / < the Last BETTER BRIDGE IN F~ BARRY COUNTY ' Ihanksgi' inV » « as Day o( father who dw . 1 "> the “r beneficent recommend io. ’ tha! e»»en-.. And I the ascriptions )l,sl|y<l1,l. Mile ulfl.rill„ gular deliver^ Slleh\i„. with humble pent ence forthey do also, verseness and ‘,,'<'h'<kllCl. ,r national per tender care all *°« U|,„ h' C,,,"m<!nd to His ows, orphans. JJ’0"'»ers, ‘ ‘.become widlamcntable c.v Mr(l(. ( Mlerers in the unavoidably and f *hl<; > « e are the intcq>osi"'’" '’f 'mplore the wounds ofnatron J band to heal .soon as may •« “nsiste,,, purposes, to the full cnj„j ' "h the Divrnc mon). tranquility and Unil)n of Peace, har­ In testimony "herV()f; । . by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: 10 7 5 3 V-973 WEST 4: A J 9 6 ▼: 10 654 ♦ : K 10 9 thousand eight-hundred and si”“ of the Indepcntieoce of lhe eighty-eigntn. 4: Q4 2 ▼: A K Q 2 ""a and Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: Abraham Lincoln By the president, William H Sewan>. Secretary of State North The go'«"or "f Michigan issued a Thanksgiving proclamation lhal MnR. ’Hie Bannerol Wednesday Nov. 25. 1863* had the following: Hrs Proclamation of Thanksgiving, printed in Banner Oct. 14. 1863 was as follows: . The year lhat is drawing toward its close has been filled with lhe blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which arc so constantly enjoyed lhal we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which arc of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften the heart which is habitually insensible to lhe ever-watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed lo foreign states to invite and provoke their aggressions, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere, except in the theater of military conflict; while that the­ ater has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union. Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry lo lhe national defense have not arrested the plow, the shuttle, or the ship; the ax has enlarged thc borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding lhe waste that has been made in lite camp, the siege, and the battlefield, and lhc country, rejoicing in lite consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are lhe gracious gifts of thc Most High God, who while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed lo me fit and proper lhat they should lx* solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American people. I do, therefore, invite my fellow citizens in every In accordance with established usage, and because jt is eminently fit that an enlightened and Christian people should make frequent and public acknowledgment of their humble dependence upon Almighty God for all the blessings of life. I do hereby appoint Thursday, the 26th day of November instant, as a day of Praise, Thanksgiving and Prayer. and recommend that, suspending all ordinary business, the people of this State do assemble in their places of public worship in their hous­ es and by the family fireside, and keep this day as becomes them, with reverence and gratitude toward our Heavenly Father, and with sincere and hearty good will toward our fellow-men. Let the kindly affection which unite the families together receive a new and stronger impulse from the good cheer of this day; and in lhe midst of our abundance, let us not forget lhe broken-hearted and lhe poor. Many of our people will be absenl from lhe religious and social gatherings of this Thanksgiving; dwelling in tents and in lhe open field, in arms gallantly defending our heritage of Liberty, our homes and properly. Let lhe united prayers of this whole people arise to the God of battles for them, lhat he will give them victory and the Nation re­ established unity and peace. That He will shield from want and sorrow the families of these heroic soldiers, and that he vv ill comfort those vv ho mourn for the heroic dead in the camp, the hospital and on the battle field. The people of Michigan havc been pros­ pering in business during the year that is past beyond all previous example. Ixt them be thankful; but put away pride and the inordi­ nate love of gain, which leads too often to make merchandize of the most sacred causes. Let us observe this day with humility, truth­ fulness and honesty toward ourselves, our fel­ lows and our Creator. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great Seal of the State, at the City of Lansing, this 3d day of November, in thc year of our Lord one-thousand, eight-hundred and sixty-three. By lhe Governor, James B. Porter, Secretary of State ™^COUNTY OF BARRY accepting 1or scaled bids 9'r of the Jefferson Street garage The p.m. closing Bids m < for bld is December 19th at 2.00 3rd floor, bo submitted to County Administration, sealed enVAl State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 in a GARAGe p!?P° Nearly marked '‘JEFFERSON STREET tabulated and reported along with a new ques­ tion the following week. Lastthe week. As world marks the 50th anniversary (his week of the assassination of President John F. Kenned)’, conspimcy theories still remain. Was Kennedy’s death the work of just one man.' 38% Yes. Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone 62r/i No Others were involved Only 38 percent ol Americans polled by the Harris organization said they were more thankful this year than last, tied lor the all­ time low recorded by Harris in the question’s lirst year, 1974. How about you? □ Barry Coun(JOF B,D’- Bids are available on-line at the □ TH^couSnr of ! I’m less thankful than I was last year barry accepting or^ALED BIDS The ci0Ejn r °* sealed^' ROOP Animal Shelter roof 1,10 b,d IS Decemt)er 3rd flo '^ at 200 W><? Gubmittcd t0 County Adminishat;on, Slroet, Hastings, Ml 49058 in a Countv^10’ B.h C,ear|y marked ANIMAL SHELTER Clerks^ 3i| aru on-line at the Barty I’m more thankful than I was last year NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry* County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 26. 2013, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww’w.barrycounty.org. County cjer/ site, barrycounty.org. or at the Barry 49058. Ks ofhce at 220 W. State Street. Hastings Ml, think? For this week: West Pass Austin Blair fSleeb’ Bu,ld'n9 and Grounds Supervisor I Here’s y'our chance to lake part in an interneI live public opinion poll. Vote on thc question posed each week by accessing our website, ' w|laMingsBanner.com. Results will be South • 2NT (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinharrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Specific q . directed |0u. Elions regarding the Invitation to Bid may bo L.. East Pass ♦: K 7 3 Today's column uses player judgment as ils main deciding factor. With both sides vulner­ able, South elected to stretch his no trump opening bid and opened 2NT w ith a balanced hand and 19 high-card points. Normally, a two-no trump opening bid is in thc 20-21 high-card point range, but this time. South chose a different route. With stoppers in ail four suits. South chose the 2NT bid. and all passed. West chose an unusual lead with the fourth card down in his heart suit, the 4V. Probably West was hoping to .set up the spades later when East led back to him. At any rate. South sur­ veyed the dummy when it came down, and did not see much except for two queens lhal might help out later. South covered the lead with lhe 7V, lhe JV from East, and South won lhe first trick with the AV • Making a plan. South next considered the clubs with some possibilities. South led the 3^. the 44 Irom West, played the Q4 from the board, and East won with the .-\4. Back came the SV from East, won by South with the KV, with low cards from West and lhe dummy. Switching suits. South led lhe 54 toward the Q4 on thc board. West jumped in w ith the K4. setting up some useful diamonds for Souih. Transportation might be a problem, but there were at least iwo diamond tricks for South to use later. West led lhe KlV next, knocking out the 9V on the board, a club discard from East, and South won with thc QV in his hand. South considered the spade suit next and wondered why West had ignored that suit so long. South led lhe 24, and West in a hurry as a defender put in the J4 instead of smoothly playing low. That put East in a precarious position, and instead ot unblocking the K4, chose lo play lhe 84. probably a bad move as a defender. West had finally set up the heart suit and played the 6V winning. Here again. West seemed to be in a big hurry to use up his high cards and next played the A4. Of course, this dropped East's K4, and South was smiling inside at his fortunate luck. Trying to make something hap­ pen. West played thc 94, and South won with the Q4 in his hand for only his fourth trick. East/West had taken five tricks already, and South needed all lhe rest to make his two no trump contract. South’s judgment about playing in no trump had been right on. and he next proceeded to take lhe winning Q4 on lhe board by leading lhe J4 from his hand. The good 104 on thc board was played next, with South discarding a small club. A small club from thc dummy came lo thc K4 in his hand for his seventh trick, and the winning trick was the A4, making eight tricks and a top board of 120 points. South had been very patient setting up tricks efficiently and effectively. West, on the other hand, had been in a hurry as a defender. Even East erred on the K4 trick as that would have been a good lime to trap the Q4 in the South hand with a spade return. East/West missed out as defenders and could have set the contract with better defense. Of the 35 tables that played this hand, only one South found the correct bid and correct play of the hand. Others who chose to ignore the two no trump opening, bid a I4 convenient minor. That was a tough place to play as it was passed around, and the South player found himself scrambling to find seven tricks with clubs as trump. Making a 14 contract did not pay well: it gave the North-South team 70 points for making 14, and if they were lucky to make an overtrick, it was hardly enough with 90 points versus lhe 120 played in the no trump contract. The takeaway for today? There are several to consider: first. South looked at his hand and saw the balance and the stoppers in four of lhe suits. South was patient setting up tricks and letting the opponents make lhe mistakes. When South first looked at his hand, he saw only four tricks that he could count on. He needed another four to make a difficult contract. Bidding and play ing against defenders who were in a hurry to use up their high cards cer­ tainly helped, but South deserved high praise for finding thc right contract and bringing home the winning line of play. proclamation Thanksgiving in America, like mpst^people recall, dales back to lhe 1620s. when lhc set­ tlers in Plymouth Colony broke bread with Native Americans, and William Bradford was lhe country ’s find governor. Some, however, may not realize that President Abraham Lincoln is responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday. Perhaps more interesting are some of the dates surrounding his declaration. The declaration was signed Oct. 3, 1863, setting lhe fourth T hursday in November as (he national holiday of thanks. What he is far more know n for in November 1863, however, was the Gettysburg /Xddrcss. That famous speech was made Nov. 19, 1863. So. lhe Battle of Gettysburg took place in July, Thanksgiving was deemed, in October, to be a national holiday in November. Lincoln delivered thc Gettysburg Address in November, and the first Thanksgiving cele­ brated as a national holiday was Nov. 26 of that year. A publication from lhe Banner archives. “Little known facts about Thanksgiving and Lincoln’s Proclamation.’’ presented by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, noted that it might be said that thc Gettysburg Address was written in the atmosphere of thc Thanksgiving season, since Lincoln’s procla­ mation had already been penned when those few remarks at Gettysburg were prepared. Lincoln’s first American ancestor. Samuel Lincoln, had came lo this country in 1837 and settled not far from Plymouth. A man of reli­ gious inclinations, according to the publica­ tion, he undoubtedly participated in these early Thanksgiving festivals. In his preliminary words of the proclama­ tion, President Lincoln wrote, “Il has seemed to me fit and proper” to do this, and he said at Gettysburg with reference to lhe dedication ol the battlefield. ”ll is altogether fitting and proper that we do this.’’ 4:K8 V:J8 ♦: 8 7 6 4 3 ♦: A J 9 2 SOUTH: Pass ’’Lincoln in the White House,’’ was painted by Dean Cornwell In 1937 for by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. It appeared on the cover of the company’s publication "Little known facts about Thanksgiving and Lincoln’s Proclamation." EAST ♦: Q 10 8 5 at<o bar^county.org, or at the Barry County Specif 220 Sta!o S{reel> H.istings Ml 49058 al (26a ?Ues Tim directen tion*-r< , '9a'd'ng the invitation lo Bid may be and Grounds Supervisor CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGON PROPOSED CHANGE IN CITY ELECTIONS lhe City Council of thc City of lh»linjt» will hold a Public Hearing fur the purpoiK of hearing written and/or oral comments from thc public concerning a proposed change In City primary and general dedions from odd yean to even yean a.* permitted by MOL !68,642a(4). The public Iwarmg wdl be hdd at 7;00 PM on Monday, December 9, 2013 m thc City Council Chambers on lhc second floor of City Half. 2U1 V-wl Stale Sired, Hastings. Michigan 49058. All interested citizens arc encouraged lu attend and participate or |<i submit comments. The City will provide necessary reasonable atd> .mJ services upon five. Jar. notice to thc City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay service 8tX» 649.3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �Pago 10 - Thursday. November 28. 2013 - The Hastings Banner Hastings Exchange Club announces November Young Citizens 1 .. - Named Young Citizens for November at Central Elementary School are Da>sy Kerby (left) and Landon Eilar, joined here by teacher Michelle Benningfield. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS; This sale may bo rescinded by the circuit court at the request of tho Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, p'us interest, as determ ned by tho court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 13-346CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and'or O’der(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on lhe 5th day of September. 2013. in a certain cause therein pending, wherom Household Finance Corporation III was tho Plaintiff and Michael Dav.s and Terry Dav.s were thc Defendants Tho aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt ow.ng to Plaintiff in the amount of $152,859.14, plus post-judgment interest at an annua! rate of 6.329’* and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and'or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that m order to satisfy sad Judgment(s) and'or Order(s), m whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized shcrift/doputy shenff or county derki'deputy county clerk, to tho h.ghest b:dder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 19th of December, 2013 at 1:00 pm, local t’me. On said day at said time, tho foifow-ng described property shall bo sold: property located in tho Township of Orangeville. County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginning at the W 1/4 Post of Sec 18 Town 2 North. Range 10 W; thence N 89 degrees 59 min­ utes E 330.00 ft along the E and W 1/4 Imo of said Sec 18: thence S 00 degrees 24 minutes 48 sec­ onds E 662.13 ft; thence N 89 degrees 59 minutes 47 seconds W 330.00 ft along tho S l.no of tho NW fractional 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec 18; thence N 00 degrees 24 minutes 46 seconds W 662 01 ft along tho W Ime of said Section to the Placo of Beginning. Sub,ect !o an easement for Pubi c Highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 ft thereof for Saddler Road. Tax Parcel ID: 11-018-040-40. More com­ monly known as: 12945 Saddler Rd. REDEMP­ TION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more informa­ tion please call 248.642 2515. Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-5422 Tfr 414892L02 (10-31)( 12-05) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the oonotons of a mortgage made by Samuel Zyfctra. A Single Man, onginal mortgagor(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2013. and recorded on Aprd 4, 2013 in instrument 2013-004642, in Barry county records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is cla.med to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nmo Hundred Thirty-Two and 00/100 Dollars ($62,932.00). • Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and prov.ded, noLco is hereby given lhat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ut tho place of hold-ng ;no crcuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on December 19, 2013. Said premises are s.tuated m Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 and Let 6, Block to. of Samuel Roush’s Addition to thc Village of Freeport, according to tho recorded Piet thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23, Barry County, Michigan. The redernpt on penod shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a in wh ch case tr.e redemption period shall be 30 days horn the date of such sate it the property Is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Jud cature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCl 600.3278 tho borrower w»l! be held responsible to tn® person who buys the properly at tne mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption period Dated November 21 2013 For mo'd ^formation. ptedW cal! f C S (248) 593-1304 Tro!’ A Troll. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 North western Hwy Sto 200 Farmington H.Hs. Michigan 48334 542? Ate JM33828F01 (11-21 )(12-12) Hastings Middle School Young Ci,iz®nnsm'°ronN°Xev^e;are (from left) Victoria Byykkonen, Whitney Carlson, Jessica Thompson, Wyatt Owen and Kayla Brzycki, with Principal Chris Co Guadalupe Lopez (left) and Emilie Eddy are Southeastern’s Young Citizens for November. They are joined by teacher Mary Breckon. Austin Bleam (left) and Brynn Turnes, pictured here with teacher Beth Stevens, are the Young Citizens for November at Northeastern Elementary School. LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a dobt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel Mahoney and Sarah E Mahoney, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 27. 2007 and recorded July 31, 2007 in Instrument d 20070731-0000334 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank. N.A., as Trustee for tho Certificate Holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007OPT5. Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2007OPT5. by assignment dated January 19. 2010 and recorded January 28. 2010 In Instrument # 201001280000810 on which mortgage thero is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($168,589.98) including Interest 4.97% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public venduo. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 5, 2013 Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: LOT 125 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPER­ TIES UNIT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. ALSO THAT PART OF LOT 124 OF SAID PLAT OF ALGO­ NQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO 2. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; THENCE SOUTH 19 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST 96.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 124; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 124, 13.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 124; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 2. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST Commonly known as 2515 Chippewa Trail, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance w>th MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tho expi­ ration of lhe notice required by MCL 600 3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies If the property is told at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 o! tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible lo tho person who buys tne prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damog.ng lha property during the redemption period. Dated: 11/07/2013 Wells Fargo Bank. National Association, as Trustee for Soundvtew Home Loin Trust 2007-OPT5. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-OPTr>, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys- PotuMivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester H<lte. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No 13-84393 (1b 07)( 11-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J- Smith, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Thrd Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12. 2007. and recorded on January n 2008 in instrument 20080111-0000387. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Filth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirly-Four and 78/100 Dollars ($115,734.78). ° Star Elementary School's Young Citizens for November are Hunter Hays (left) and Kaeli Jo West, with teacher Julie Carlson. Under the power of sate contained m sa.d mortgago and the statute in such cise made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of thB mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public™ndue. al the place of holding tho circuit court Wlih:„ Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 1? Said premises ar0 situated charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Part of lhe Nnr hXst i/4 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 27 North. Rango 9 West. Rutland Township Ba!°V?oUnty. Michigan, described as commencing ?oN0rt^s’ corner of said Section 27; tnence <uh,h ra00 feet along tho West line of said Soc?o„true point of beginning; thence East 2Oo J! ’ *alid the North l.no of said Sector^7°,^ 2 Sorth 600.00 foot parallel with sa'-d wL ,hcn ihDnce West 200.00 feet parallel wiih^*51 llfW’ thence North SOO.IXHcet ol beginning. m q West 1n« 1 doned in aeco^ r ?n which case tho redemnt-MCLA 600K3\n rtavs from tho date of suc& shall be 30 days Chapter 32°of tee R^1 foreclose*' pursuant to MCL 600 At h0U respons bte to the pjT®borrower will be ho d the mortgage forvc!o< Uf? buys,hc pfOp®rt*J“ rj.W»o/lolheW!W holder for damaging or to th0 rnortfl M redemption period* U Property dur,n9 Dated November 14 2(h For more mfcrmittion* 3 FC J(?48) 593-1311 a* can Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Service, 31440 Northwestern Hwv Farmington H.ib, 200 Filo *3t>3947F03 <8334.5422 (I1-14)(12-O5) St Ros0 sixth 9rader tJrenna KHpier, named her school’s Youno r month of November, is joined by teachers Diane Bennett (left) and c't'Zen for the 1V Murphy �Thc Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 28 7013 • Page* 11 LEGALfiQTICES This ftmi js dobt Any mformiuion obf “Jempt-ng to collect a purpose. H you will be used for this our office at lhc numhA,. M,h,ary» P’easc contact SALE - Defnuh b "l,r’,ed ***>" MORTGAGE a certain mortaaae m *n ?ade in co^'i'ons of Brenda S Culp 8H1?l ® by °av,d C- Cu!P Jr. and Electronic ReOH, “ r,nd To Mortgage Solstice Capita/ rr °n ^ystorns as nominee for assigns. Mono inn °U^ ,nc'* ,ts SUCCf>ss°rs and recorded Auq^Mq0^1^ Ju,V 27■ 2005 and and mod.fiO.J b a e^05 ln instrument » 1151295 2003 in Instrumofi ™enl recorded December 22. 0* o^XnTTe^’T00"967 3150 Instrument t> on nnJd June 231 Records, Michigan ^*°°T64 2010 in ’o: Deutsche r m d rnort9Q«e was assigned Trustee for GSAMP ?a”Onal TrU5t c°mpany. as ment rC TfUSt 20°5-WMC2. by assign- Novombere 20T3T1 J8‘ 2°13 recordGd wh-ch mnrt/ 3 ,nslrurnor” * 2013-013372 on bate herenf T lh°r® 'S C,aiJTWd ,0 duo al ,ho Three Hund 0< Seven!Y'Nine Thousand Cen's <C7a oQrEl9hty*S'X Dollars and Thirty-Eight annum u ?e630) ‘nC'Ud n9 ,nterost 202* P<" ’ Undcr lho Power of sale contained In said nm u°d statute in such case mado and »_■ i! k ’ nouCo IS hereby given that said mortgage j ■ e oreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premrses. or some part of them, nt public vendue, Circu-t Court of Barry County at 100PM on December 12. 2013 Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, Tho City of Hastings, uccord.ng to the record­ ed Plat thereof. Commonly known as 530 W Marshall St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tho expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the •property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. lhe borrower will be hold responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated; 11/14/2013 Deutsche Bank Nabonal Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our RleNo; 13-87297 (11 -14)(12-05) 77531953 NOTICE OEJAOBTGAG_E_SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage made by COREY A. ENGLE, a marned man. to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2, 2009, and recorded in the office of tho Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on October 9. 2009. m record 200910090010025 of Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Eight-Four and 48/100 ($105,484 48) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in lhe debt now remain-ng secured by said Purchase Money Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby tho power cf sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (hat by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ suance of the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, the sa d Purchase Money Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to tho h ghest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, oast door. 220 West State Street, in tho City of Hastings, and County o’ Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding tho Circuit Court in and for sa'd County, on January 2.2014, at 1 .-00 o'clock Eastern Standard time in the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ est. legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Purchase Money Mortgagee doos pay on or prior to the date of sa d sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Commencing at lhe Southeast corner of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West: thenco North 00’41’49' East along tho East line of said section 1104.14 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 88p39’35" West 280.00 feet; thence South 00’41’49" West, parallel with tho East section l.ne, 220.00 feet, thenco South 86’39*35' East 273.00 foot to the cenlerlino of West Lake Road; thenco 86.44 feel along the arc of a curve to the left whoso radius measures 954.95 feet and whoso chord boars North 5°20’35" East 88.41 feet; thence North 00’41’49" East along the East line of said Section 133.79 feet to tho placo of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan Parcel No. 08-01-019-010-40 The redemption ponod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determ ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be th.rty (30) days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to lhe fair Debt Collection Practxas Ad. you are hereby aovised that this notice is atternp • .ng to collect a debt, and that any information obtained wJ! be used against you. If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt ol this nol ce. you wi e pr vided with verification of the amount owing. • Dated: November 14, 2013 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee ~ TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. P.L.L.C. By: Mark W. Garrison (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Busmess address 403 South Superior Street AJb.on. Michigan 49224-2135 775621H STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 13-26557-DE Estate of STEPHEN C. JACOBS. Da’” ol n’nn' 04/08/1948. M TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent. STEPHtw C. JACOBS. ri;0d 09/05/2013. . , NOTICE TO CREDITORS- Creditors o! ne decedent are notified that all claims aga-nst tno estate will bo forever barred unless presented to SHARON R JACOBS, personal representative of to both tho probate court at 206 WEST COU STREET. SUITE 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 ano the personal representative within 4 montns a”pr the date ol pubFcabon of this nol.ee. Date; 11/22/13 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 SHARON R. JACOBS 6379 THORNAPPLE VALLEY DRIVE HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8507 Regular meetW ca,,Oa b 0^ Allegiance. , lrf Present Green d.-err Hawthorne, Jan,fflflnda aAnoraved lhe Adopted Pledge of B”"fnore. 9Snfja loP^n"-''’ M°P0Shlr 26 2^’2 Ru"anq ChGCtlOn 39 November 26. b Char1er T Si,y,°' Development A9'^5fdlnan;!c'1 <ttt vote. ’ho Meeting Adjourned a’8 48 p.m 77582014 Cose No. 13-85-CH-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to tho terms of an Order Granting Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry. State of Michigan signed and filed on October 31, 2013. In the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff v Jamie J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat, Defendants. Case No. 13-85-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed tho foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Jamie J. Horvat and Daniel M Horvat (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated December 15. 2003 and recorded December 30. 2003 at Instrument No. 1120068, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to tho Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described bolow shall bo sold at a pubic auction by or under lhe direction ol Clerk/Sheriff for tho County of Barry to lhe highest bidder at the main entrance to tho Barry County Buildmg. 220 W. State Street, Hastngs, M.chigan 49058 on Thursday. January 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. local lime. Tho ‘Mortgaged Premises- are legally described as. • That part of the Southwest 1/4 Section 27. TIN. R7W. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: the West 6 rods in width of the following Parcel; commencing at lhe intersec­ tion of the Highway running in an Easterly and Westerly direction on said Southwest 1/4 of Section 27 and the West Section l.ne of said Section; thence running South along said Section, 27 rods; thenco East 30 rods; thence Norin fo the center of said Highway; thence Westerly along the center of said Highway to the place of beginning. The Mortgaged Premises, tho address of which is 8020 Day Road. Bellevue, Michigan 49021, also include all right, title and interests held by Jam-o J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat as of December 15, 2003 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may bo redeemed dunng the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231) 627-8000 ’ Date: November 21, 2013 SYNObs, "^OWtSH^TER 06627005 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return ot tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry Ivan McCue, married and Cheryl McCue, married, origi­ nal mongagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association. Mortgagee, dated July 11. 2003. and recorded on July 17, 2008 in instrument 20080717-0007275, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen and 39/100 Dollars ($131,619.39). Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holdmg the circuit court within Barry County, al 1:00 PM. on December 5, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 163 of Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats on Pago 93, being a part of tho Northwest Fractional quarter of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determ-nod aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ol such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to lhe person who buys tho property at tlie mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during tho redemption period Dated. November 7. 2013 For more information, please callFC 6 (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Stu 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 4T431875F01 (11-07)(11-23) mtw Respectfully suDfnrlefL Robin Hawthorne. Attested to by. Jim Carr. Superv^ www.rutlandlowns. P 9 OV27429 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a deb’ coloaor attempt ng to collect a debt. Any inforrruto^b^ ,, FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th'S lifm is »i debt collector attempting to collect a dabl Any information obtained will bo used for this purpo?/0. If you are in the Military plear.o contact our office at the number Istcd be'r„v. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition: of a certain mortgage made by Richard Gon-wrCha aka Richard E Gcmwicha and Donna M. Goniwicha. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee lo* Brookside Mortgage, it; successors end assigns . Mortgagee, dated March 5, 2004 and recorded March 17. 2004 in Instrument P 1123771 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments lb ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc . by assignment dated March 11. 2034 and recorded Juno 10, 2004 in Instrument o 1129083 on which mortgage there is cla;med to bn due at lhe dale hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($84,446.98) includ­ ing interest 5 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo forec'osed b/ a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part cl them, at pub'ic vendue. Circuit Court of Bony County at 1.O0PM on December 19. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan and are described os: Parce's ol ’and in tho East one half of lhe Northwest one quarter of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as. Beginning 1214.5 feet North of the center of said Section 28. thence North 122 feet, thence West 196 feet, thenco South 122 feet, thence East 198 feel to the place ot beginning Also commencing at tho North one quarter post of said Section 20 thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West along the North and South one quarter lino of said Section 28, a distance of 1.304 37 foe’., thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds West. 198 00 feet to the true place of beginning, said placo cf beginning being 1,336 50 feet North of the East and West one quarter lino of sad Section 28, thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West. 122.00 feet, thenco North 69 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds West 28.53 feet, thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West 122 00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds East 28 53 feet to the place of beginning, Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 14280 ' S Kellogg School Road, Hickory Comers Ml 49060 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such cafe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.324 la(c), whichever 15 later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) app'ies It lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ot tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption penod. Dated. 11/21/2013 CitiMortnagc Inc., successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Assignee ol Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 40307 (248) 8-14-5123 Our File No: 13-88618 (11-21)(12-12) 06877126 purpose. If you mbc P’ease contact our office at the num *s,Ld below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boommade in JhQ conditonG q( a certain mortgage m. de by. Robert D Glasgow and Tammy Jo G‘as9°w- Husband and Wife to CitiFmancial < ^Pany. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 19. r^rded July 26. 2006 in Instrument # a,irry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof ’be sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Six Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents (-87.706 79) including interest 4.125% per annum, under the pbwor of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 19, 2013 Said premises are situated in Cty °1 Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described ns: Lot 6 of Supervisor Glasgow’s Add ton Number One to the City of Hastings, accord ng to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3. of Plats, on Page 3. Commonly known as 1201 S Hanover St, Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Salo days from tho date o’ such sale, or upon the expi­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION whichever is tgier; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT under Chapter 32 cl the Rev.sed Judicature Act ol THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 1961, under MCL'®0 3278. the borrower will be MILITARY DUTY. held responsible to Tjo person who buys the propATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bq. cttyullhc- mortgagejtafcfotfure saiu'ortbtHu fnbrt- ilC!. rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In gage holder for daintg'rtitho property during the that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ redemption period. Dated. 11/21/2013 ed solely to tho return ot tho bld amount ten­ CitiMortgagu, Inc., successor by merger to dered at sale, plus Interest. CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc. Mortgagee MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Attorneys: Potestvo & Associates. P.C 811 South the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hdls. Ml 48307 (248) Kremsreiter and Carol Ginder, joint Tenants in com­ 844-5123 Our Flo No: 13-90157 <11 -21)(12-12) mon, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 20. 2006, and recorded on IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY October 31. 2006 in instrument 1172126, and OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. assigned by said Mortgagee to EverBank as PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage 248-502-1400. there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Three Thousand the conditions of a mortgage mado by Matthew A Twenty-Three and 72/100 Dollars (St43.023.72). Norton,' A Single Man and Jessica D Lawless, A Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Single Woman, to Washington Mutual Bank. FA. gage and tho statute m such case made and pro­ Mortgagee, dated August 16, 2007 and recorded vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, August 20. 2007 in Instrument Number 20070820­ or some part of them, at public venduo. at the place 0001083. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank. 1:00 PM. on December 19. 2013. National Association by assignment. There is Said premises are situated in Township of claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixly-Four described as: That part of tho Southwest 1/4 of sec­ tion 17, Town 2 North. Rango 10 West; beginning at and 14/100 Dollars ($47.864j4) including interest a point found by commencing at tho West 1/4 post at 7.375% per annum. of sa'd section; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ utes 00 seconds East on the West 1/4 line of said gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ section 676 31 feet to tho po nt of bcgmn.ng of this vided. not.ee is hereby given that said mortgage will description; thence conbnu.ng North 90 degrees 00 be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, minutes 00 seconds East on said 1/4 l-no 220J 3 feet to the West lino of the East 421. leet of the or some part of them, at pub|[C vondue at tho placo West 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4: thence Sou.h 01 ot holding the circuit court within Barry County.. degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on sa d West M«h.gan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 5 2013 I ne which is parallel with the East line of the West ir? of said Southwest 1/4 corner 427.65 feet to an PICrTS l°Ca,ed ,n th0 Township ol Woodland. Barry County. Michigan. and are intermediate traverse line along the creek; thence described as: North 51 degrees 11 minutes 36 seconds West on sa^d traverse hne 290.56 feet; thenco North 01 Lana situated In tho Tbwnshlp ot Woodland. denrees 58 minutes 41 seconds West paral-ol to WtowX iB"1*,SJa'0 is desenbed as East line 245.65 feet to the placo of beg nnrng. Subdv °S J i <lnP Innovation Aether with all land ty.ng between said traverse Subdivision accotd.ng to tho Ptat ,horeo( Rocotaod ft tno contcrlne ol said ctook l.no between Rne^ 3 P' Pla'S- Pa9P =' to-V County E'?;XhctuS''ed™n!aCnvW /mY9845786ABW / x6 r ri-mnd e s determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA smn no? i a >n which case lhe redemption P(.r|0{1 °*32_4J 'tom tho date ot such s^o Tn a?.3 olT HUoTert Set < RAO 1008950 RAD 1008951I, Hp * rmon| t Modcl:Friendsh'p / Date of: 1997 X by intention of tho parties. shaB constitute a rJ the realty and shall pass with it P^rhc redemption ponod shall be 6 months bom CHASERS: The foreclosing 0 ALL PUR 'bo ttalo. In that event. yoa™2, T' ^cTse^'eHempton penod shot! bo 30 days 'Wied solely to tho ratum of °ny<lo">d at salo. plus interest h° bld a'nounl ,en- horn the date ol " ,ho, •’ the property Is sold at fOMUu suant to MCL 600.3278, the ^®SUf0 Sa!e’ pUf* Chap ™i ra MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held pursuant >0 MCL ptoporty 3, -o.spons.bto to me petson '"0 mortgage (orectosure lb0 ■>' holder tor damage to the “ 10 ,h° 'nort^go redemption period. proPerty during tho ",sppndn\oe oredosuro salo or lo lhe mortgage ll'UT lor oXamg the property during tho 11 you are a tenant in the , our olf.ee as you may have Ce„ p!°aS0 COn,ad Dated November 7. 2013 d'n rights. Orians Associates. PC.. Attorneys lor Servicer F O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 File No 13-013796 (1’07)(1i-28) 77»t«J5 .ort.c,oiUrc sale under Rwioed judicature Act ot tsOt. Somabon penod. morTintomatlon-. please call FC H ^8)5^1300 Trott & T<ott. PC. File #w:. nr il1-21)(’M2) NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER EXECUTION Judgment was entered again*# Allan Voshe l ,n th.* 5th Circuit Court m Barry County. M.cr-g-in. .n the matter ot the Garn Resi'jratxjn v Allan Vo'.ne'i, Case No. 11 -427-CK The 5 C-tcut Court issued an order of fomclosure nf construction lion in ;-i Judgment dated February 14. 2013 .n favor of the Garn Restoration against the real prac-rty cf Defendant Allan Vor-hoH. Accordingly, a copy of Hie Judgment w tn Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lion was served on Defendant on February 14. 2013 Garn Restoration's Construction Uen had been recorded m the Barry County Register of DcecE as Document 201108260006024 Pursuant to the February 14. 2013 Order of Foreclosure on Construction L>n. Gam Restoration took an interest »n the foi cw.nq real estate located in the City oi Nashvi'ie. County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, and legally described as follows. COM 9G8FT E OF NW COR NE 1/4 SEC 2-T2NR7W FOR POB; TH S 315FT TH W 414FT. TH N 315FT. TH E 414FT TO BEG. 2 99 ACRES(10) Permanent Parcel 08-53-002-080 GO Commonly known as. 9475 V/ Casgrovo Nashville. Ml 49073-9727 Pursuant lo thc February 14, 2013 Order of the Barry County Circuit Court, Gam Restoration now possesses all rights to foreclose on such property Notice is now given that on Thursday. January 9. 2014, at 1.00 p.m , at the Ba'ry County Courthouse located at 220 W State St.. Hastings. Ml. the locat.on of the Barry Count-/ C rcu t Court, located on the east steps, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, ler the pur­ pose ot satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the Construction Lien and accompanying Judgment, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, includ-ng attorney lees as provided by lav/ and in the Judgment. Tlie length of the redemption per od will be four (4) months from the date of sale Dated- November 4, 2013 /s Anthony J. Szilagyi Anthony J. Szilagyi (P56473) Attorney lor Plantiff Gam Restoration The Law Offices of Anthony J SzJagyi, PLLC 110 S. Clemens Ave. Lansing, Ml 48912 517-487-7000 TTSJtW Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In lhat event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions ol a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage for the sole purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate cov­ ered. husband and wife, original mortgagcr(s). to Filth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2002, and recorded on March 22. 2002 in instrument 1076999. and ass-gned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 54/100 Dollars (S 122.380 54) Under lhe power of sale contained in sad mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on December 19. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 88 degrees 46 mnutes 23 seconds West along tne East and West 1/4 line ol said Section 19. 292 35 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 l.ne 377.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds Wes! 1316.87 feet lo the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Sect on; thence South 68 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South Ine 665.66 feet to the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section: thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 4g seconds East along the East ine of sad Section. 575.14 feel; thence Ncrtn 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence Nortn 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745 00 feet to lhe place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, tho center! no of which is desenbed as follows Beg.nnmg at a pe nt which bos in the centerl.ne of West Lake Road 1150 feet North and 33 feet East of the Southeast corner of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West: thence North 00 degrees 41 m nutes 49 seconds East, parallel with and 33 feet East of the East line of said Section 19. 297 feel to a point which lies 123 feet North of tho Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 cf sa d Section; thence North 88 degrees 39 m nutes 35 seconds West, para’lcl with and 123 feet North of the South Imo of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sad Scct.on. 698 66 feel to the place of end.ng Also, together w<th a 66 foot wide easement for Ingress and Egress, lhe centerline of which is described as Wows Beginning at a point which l<es 123 feel North ol the 33 feet East ol the Southeast comer of lhe Northeast 1/4 o! the Southeast 1/4 of sad Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 min­ utes 49 seconds East parallel w tn and 33 feet East of the East line of said Sect on 19, 240 feet to lhe place of endmg The redemption period shaK be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance witn MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe dale of such sale. If the property is sod at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Rev sed Jud.cature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower wi'l be held respons b'-e to tho person who buys the prop­ erty at tho mortgage foredotur* 9 I'c Of d tho mort­ gage holder for damaging me property during tho ledemption penod Dated November 21. 2013 For more information, please call FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Tarrn ngton Hi.!s. Michigan 4833-1-5422 File .*420284F01 (11-21)(12 12) 0*><!77034 �Pane 12 ► - Thursday, November 20 2013 — The Hastings Banner , m Winter 2012-13 was one of fits and spurts Aecoaling to the National Weather Service, Michigan had another warm winter in 2012­ 13, but that isn't thc entire story. Winter, as defined as the months of December. January and February for tcmjterature statistics, averaged above normal, with most locations experiencing a top 25 warmest winter on record, according to a press release from the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness. December was ven’ warm, with most loca­ tions experiencing a lop 10 warmest December. Thc month also featured very little snow* because of the warmth. January's tem­ peratures resembled more of a roller coaster as they peaked .several times in the 50s to near 60 only to plunge below zero a couple ot days Inter. As thc calendar turned to February, a more typical winter patient emerged and that continued into the early spring. In contrast to the warmest March on record in 2012. March 2013 was well below normal for average temperatures and well above nor­ mal for snowfall for nearly the entire state. J he winter was very wet with a combination of rain and snow. Most locations had a top 20 wettest winter. Despite the overall wanner temperatures, there was enough cold air to mix w ith enough storms to produce near aver­ age snowfall for thc entire state. 'Die 2012-13 winter season started slowly across the state, lhe first real winter weather hit Friday. Nov. 23- This was the first substan­ tial lake-effect snow event of the season, as strong northwest winds brought in cold air behind a cold front. A dominant lake-effect snow band set up that evening from southern Torch Lake, lo just east of the village of Conifers, like these in Tyden Park In Hastings, seem to bear the brunt of the weath­ er when rains Feb. 26 turned to snow Feb. 27, coating branches - and all other sur­ faces - with more than five inches of snow that gave the area the look of being Inside of a snow globe. (Filo photo) Kalkaska, all the way to Higgins Uke. By Saturday morning, snowfall totals of 10 to 15 inches were common along this narrow band. The highest amount. 15 inches, occurred five miles north of Kalkaska. Other heavy lakceffect snow bands hit' portions of Upper Michigan. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 miles per hour were common early in the event, making for substantial blowing and drifting concerns. December was a quiet winter month until two storms impacted the state later in the month. The biggest impact was a Dec. 20 to 21 w inter storm. This storm produced up to 20 inches of snow across the higher terrain of | BUSINESS BRIEFS * The Community Music School of Hastings has added Jason Drake as its newest piano instructor. Drake holds both bachelor’s and master’s of music degrees from Central Michigan University and is currently working toward his doctorate degree in music. Drake is currently accepting new students, from children to adults, at all skill levels. Wes Robinson *«* Wesley Robinson of Dowling recently retired from the Charlton Park Village Foundation after serving on its board since 1988. As one of the founding board members and past chair, Robinson was instru­ mental in developing the foundation and helped raise money for several key proj­ ects during his tenure, including lhe recent renova­ tion of the Irving D. Charlton Museum. Robinson and his wife, Georgia, along with being donors, have served as inter­ preters for school groups and special event volunteers at die park over the years. * Emily Ellwood has joined lhe Big Brothers Big Sisters Barry County office. As a service delivery specialist, she screens and interviews potential volunteers and chil­ dren in need of mentors and then supports the matches as time passes. Ellwood is a graduate of Central Michigan University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in psychol­ ogy and family studies with a minor in child development. She grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 2009. Emily Ellwood northern Lower Michican antl Upper Michigan. The heavy, Wcl $now created wide­ spread tree damage and power outages, with some areas not seeing power restored until Christmas, Estimated damages from thc storm were $250,000. Gaylord received 19.6 inches, and Sault Stc. Marie had 16 inches. In the wake of the storm, thc winds were strong with a peak gust of 71 mph at South Haven and 64 mph at Menominee. A deepening lowpressure system tracking northcast through the Ohio Valley brouehutccuniulating snow and blowing snow to Southern Michigan Dec. 26. Snow accumulations generally ranged between two and seven inches. The first half of January’ was Muiel with lit­ tle winter weather. That all changed when an arctic front rushed through the Great Lakes region Jan. 19. Houghton County airport in the Keweenaw' Peninsula highlighted the dif­ ferences during thc month of January. Houghton saw just five inches of snow through the first two weeks of the month, then 70 inches over the second half of the month. Immediately behind the arctic front Jan. 19. widespread wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported across Southeast Lower Michigan. More than 120.000 customers were w ithout power, and $14 million in damages were the result of the high winds. The arctic air s&t off a lake-effect snow event for areas of Upper Michigan. Western Lower Michigan and lhe Thumb region?’ Snowfall amounts were generally six to 12 inches, but isolated locations received up to,20 inches. A couple of winter storms mui'cct through the Great Lakes region at lhe end of the month. Each of these storms dropped some fresh snow fall on Central and Western Upper Michigan. In the wake of each of these storms, the lake-effect areas across Upper Michigan and Northwest Lower Michigan received an addi­ tional four to 12 inches of snow. Some of these lake-effect snow bands moved all the way across lhe Lower Peninsula and caused several large car accidents along the free­ ways. The most notable of these was the Interstate 75 accident when a snow squall hit suddenly, 35 vehicles were involved and three people died. February had two additional winter storms and more lake-effect snow. The first storm hit the central portions of Lower Michigan. The axis of heavy snowfall fell from Muskegon to Saginaw to the Thumb region. In this portion of the stale, snowfall totals ranged from 10 to 15 inches. More cold air filtered into the state during the middle of the month. This led to a prolonged period of lake-effect snows, e.spe- jyfgtoCustom Cards & Calendars Don't use a faceless internet site. SHOP LOCAL Holiday cards and calendars with lots of choices to fit your needs... Starting at U'ith envelopes, KiidiS next day service v V V V\ ' V v t ' V V V111 1 r Check out all our Special Services: c Big Prints & Posters \ U f&W Fhofo Books \ A ' Folding & Laminating Custom Rubber Stamps ‘ Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings ‘ •269.945.S105 Wh Photo Books Custom Family Albums Starting radars . Mlh photo* Marais during the latter half of March. With heavy lake-effect snows during thc first weekend of April, Easter looked more like Christmas across Upper Michigan. Snow totals of up to 50 inches were observed in some places across Western Upper Michigan. Several storms dropped heavy, wet snow, pri­ marily over Western Upper Michigan, includ­ ing blizzard conditions April 18 through 20 when up to 20 inches of snow fell across the Keweenaw Peninsula. A storm April 22 and 23 dropped over 10 inches of snow near Ironwood. An ice storm covered portions of Central Lower Michigan April 11 and 12. An extended period of freezing rain and sleet resulted in substantial icing. The hardest hit areas were in Gladwin, Arenac, Midland and Bayumunticswherv'ice accumulation* went greater than three-quarters of an inch thick? Widespread tree and power line damage was reported with damage estimates up to $200,000. The last of the winter storms affected Ironwood May 1 to 3. Areas in and around Ironwood had more than a foot of snow from the stonn. WE HAVE JOBS WE HAVE JOBS Join us at our Employment Group Job Fairs! 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Snowfall piled to 18 to 30 inches with wind gusts near 50 mph. Highway M-28 was closed between Marquette and Munising for two days. Snow drifts reached as high as 10 feet. Although, March is not considered part of winter by lhe Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, it was a winter month this year. A strengthening low-pressure sys­ tem tracking east through thc Ohio Valley region dropped between six and 12 inches of heavy snow on far Southwest Lower Michigan March 5. A big winter storm brought 12 lo 20 inches of snow over the west half of Upper Michigan March 11. Another very active period developed from March 18 to 21. During this time, snow totaled over 30 inches for lhe northwesterly wind favored snow belts of Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. 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November P0K3 — Page 13 bowling scores Comebacks "p*> N*Rht Mixed 24; The Wild Butich'^' 26; O.eoz Happy Hookers 17. n —, 80 Serious 19Women’s Good '!’e lncr«iib|es.l6. Shoebridge 15i.4s6. , and Series . J. Men’s Good r" ’L shcP;^l 128-351. 183-524; J^Sh^^cries - E Glass 157-127; L CarlX Ln J,88’51* B Hea,h C. Gulch 186. ’43-376; B. Rentz 203; Nashville 32-16; Kent On^Tjo'^’12;1303”5 Dolls ™^6.7 s Au,°Hody “^Crsidc g 395;°? Anders 161- & K i’44? E 'G‘ric'> ^4 J.^ice 53- K PowlCT 180-504; M Rodgers 190; K- Eberly 187; T. Christopher ISO­ Wednesday Mixed Court .Side 33-15. Eve & ENT 28-16; Brush Works Painting 27-21; Boniface Construction 22-22; Delton Suds 22-26. . Women's Good Games and Series - J K|ct 184; Y. Checscman 146; G. Scobey 173. I­ Norris 146-350; A. Tasker 152 Men's Good Games and Series - H. Bowman 199; B. Terry 210. Font 148-132. -’6,7’N- Men s <‘°l> xluqthy Scries . i fS ter? Saldivar 191-55* > ; Bo»->n4„ 2l2-6|< M. Schantz 200; Vf*ier2tl-S->6R. Boniface 174-488-6. Madden 189. M' W' S'enior Citizens Butterfingers 29.5-18.5; Ward’s Friends 28.5-19.5; Sun Risers 27-21; M&M’s 26.5­ 21.5; Just Having Fun 26-22; King Pins 23-3; Early Risers 25-23; Rosie’s 24.5-23.5: Phi Seekers 24-24; Has Beens 24-24; Jan’s Team 24-24. NOTICES Teen, not looking, hit by car on Green Street /\ 13-year-old was taken to Pennock Hospital Nov. 19 after being hit by a vehi­ cle on Green Street near Village Drive in Hastings. The teen reportedly suffered minor injuries. Hastings Police were called to the accident around 4 p.m. According to police, the driver of the westbound care was unable to stop for lhe teen who attempted to cross thc street while .running with ocher kids. A witness told police the teen failed to look in the direction of westbound traffic before trying to cross die street Police discover meth supplies in apartment A call to Hastings City Police from Pennock lloapilol Nov. 24. led to discovery of a potential meth lab in lhe city. Officers were called to the hospital initially after a I male patient was being treated for an over­ dose. The 28-year-old man told police he I had been at a home in lhe 1500 block of North East Street where he was forcibly held down and injected with an unknown I substance. When officers investigated his slate| menl, they determined the man had not been forcibly injected. The investigation led to obtaining a search warrant for a main-floor apartment on North East Street. I Officers were assisted at the scene by I Michigan State Police, Child Protective Services and Barry County Sheriffs' Department. Officers discovered and con­ I fiscated several potential meth-making I components in the main floor apartment. Hastings police said the investigation is I continuing, and information will be for­ warded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office when complete. I Dowling woman says trash container taken A 32-year-old Dowling woman reported her trash container had been stolen as it sat outside. Tiie incident was reported about 9:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at her home on Cisco Bay Drive. The trash container is furnished by Sherrods Refuse Service of Battle Creek. Rifle, money missing from Dowling home A 43-yeur-old Dowling man reported theft of a ,22-caliber rille from his home tn the 8(XX) block of Cedar Creek Road. Die man told police he also was missing ail unknown amount of change from the home. Tile man later told police two checks were missing from his check book. Hie mci e was reported about 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Cab driver says passenger fled without paying A 27-year-old City Cab driver from Battle Creek told police someone fui c pay a fate ol $87.65. lhc driver told J*0” he picked up a man near Fine Lake'* 10 w' headed toward Battle Creek. While e" route, thc driver saw a man walking, an' passenger asked the driver to stop and pick up the man. Thc first passenger was dropped off and the driver retained $10 he had given him earlier. The second passenger said he would pick up the rest of the fare charges. The second passenger asked to be taken back to Fine Lake. But when they were on Hickory Road, the passenger asked the driver to pull over near West Shore Drive, then exited thc cab and took ofi run­ ning. The incident was reported about 7:45 p.m. Nov. 15. Driver tries to get through barrier The manager of Barry’s Resort and Mobile Home Park on South Charlton Park Road, Hastings, reported damage Nov. 13 around 2:30 p.m. Thc manager said a vehi­ cle drove into a steel cable that was stretched across a driveway blocking entrance. The man told police lhe driver tried to go under the cable, causing damage to the car, as well as the cable and post. The estimated damage to the cable and post is $200. The driver left the scene. Dowling man cleans eggs from home A 64-year-old Dowling man reported having eggs thrown al his home Nov. 13. He called police about thc damage thc next day. Thc owner said he did not know who would have done that, and he had cleaned up the egg from his home. The incident occurred on Groat Road in Dowling. Airport manager reports break-in The manager of the Hastings City/Barry County Airport reported a a possible break­ in to one of lhe airplane hangars. The inci­ dent was reported Nov. 9 at about 1 p.m. Nothing was found missing from the hangar, and the only damage reported was a door latch found lying on the ground. A boot print indicated where someone may have kicked in a door to lhe hangar. Lawns damaged by driver A39-year-old Middleville woman report; ed someone had driven through her lawn in the 2000 block of Solomon Road and caused damage. She said another lawn, on Thombird Drive, also was damaged. Police investigated the incident and found the driv­ er who caused the damage. The driver agreed lo make repairs to the lawns, and the owners agreed not to press charges. The incident was reported Nov. 8. Teen cited for alcohol use after accident ' A 19-year-old Hastings woman was arrested and issued a citation for violating zero tolerance after Barry County sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash on East Slate Road near Powell Road. Police were noti­ fied of a car in a ditch against a tree Nov. 23 about 4:23 a.m. Officers said it appeared the vehicle was traveling cast on State Road, ran off the road and struck a (rec. While officers were investigating lhe crash, the driver returned to the scene. She told police she was frying to avoid a deer when she crashed into the tree. Officers took a pre­ liminary breath test, which revealed the driver had been drinking. Because lhe driv­ er was only 19, officer. arrested her and chaigcii her with zeio-tokraiue violation Notice Mn«T Cote,,u” Sa's THIS FIRM IS A r?DER0T a!CT0R ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER *0U ABE IN ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages if any, sh |( b ’ ed solely to the return o the bld amount ten dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Karol Marlin an unmarried woman, ong.nal mortgaqor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems inc Mortgagee, dated December 15,2009, and record­ ed on December 23. 2009 in instrument 200912230012303, ana assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof tho sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred Sevonty-Eight and 06/100 Dollars ($76,278.06) Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 :C0 PM. on December 19,2013. Said premises aro situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described .as: Lot 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln ParkAdd.tion to the City of Hastings, according to lhe Plat thereof as recorded in Libor 1 of Plats. Page 55. Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordanco with MCL/,1 .^0-3241a. In which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho date of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 21. 2013 For more information, please call. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Senncer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan *18334-5422 File #433342F01 (11-21)(12-12j ttv.-wz FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Benjamin Ward a married man and Bobbie J. Ward, and his wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender its sue“ss?**nd ass,8ns'dated September 20. 2005 and recorded Seplembor 27 2005 . Instrument < 1153439 Barry Cmmiv n^c Michigan Said mortgage was assinnnrf in Th« Bank of Now York Motion £„t 1 ?±t“. ,Ot "* C««ca,ehn0ld° rs o“ CWALT. Inc., alternative loan Trust ?on£ gage Pass-through Certificates J? assignment dated April 1, 2013 nn2 r 8. 2013 in Instrument H 20i3.o/Lr2?Jrded Apn mortgage there Is claimed to bn <876 °n svhicfl hereof tho sum of One HundrL pU° QtJho datc Five Hundred Twenty-Three %Thousand Four Cents (S140.523.74) incEL* Seventy* per annum. Under the power of r In eresl 4-5% said mortgage and the statuteo.T f,e contain in and provided, notice is hereby 0336 mad0 gage will be foreclosed by a -X®?‘hat said mor1' premises, or some part of them mortgaged Circuit Court of Barry CouX ?ul?l,c VGndueDecember 26, 2013 Said prem^?* 1:00PM on Township of Barry. Barry County m ?° Sl,uated ,n described as: COMMENCING ATIC^9an’ and af0 EAST CORNER OF SECTlnt LHE S0UTH’ NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THPm^' T0WN 1 RODS; THENCE NORTH 1& WEST 20 EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOutS0,?’ THENCE THE PLACE OF BEGINNING p 16 RODS TO as 2112 Baselme Rd.. Augu^0^0^ known redemption period shall be 6 mori,h , 49012 Th0 of such sale, unless deternv^ 5 'om ,ho dale accordance with MCL 600.3241 Of ndoned in in which case the redemption . 600 3241 a> days from tho dale of such sale 0, sha” bo 30 ration of tho notice leguircd by mcm uJ>on expiwhichever is later; or unless Met - 324la(ck applies. If lhe property is so’d a. . ^ ^OUT) under Chapter 32 of the Revi^ ’""closure sale 1961. under MCL 600.3278. ^/^ture Act of held responsible to tho person ’T°wor will bo erty nt the mortgage foreclosure Uy;* lho prop­ gage holder for damaging the pro.L?,U ,ho mon' redemption period. Dated dunn9 lh0 New York Mi llon fka Tne Bank .,aTbt-' Bank of Trustee lor the Certificatehokj*^ York, as alternative loan Trust 2005-86, n WALT, Inc, through Certificates. Sef'es 2005-rr1 *39° Pasa' Mortgagee Attorneys Potc-'-Wo a * ' Assignee of 811 South Blvd. Suns 100 Hoth^,OC'a,f5' PC 48307 (248) 844-5123 CM F-Iq Hrlh, Ml (11-28)(12-19) 90659 Billie Ixx McMaster. Jr., 49, ol Freeport, was sentenced Nov. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court for a probation violation. Judge Amy McDowell ordered McMaster to contin­ ue probation as previously ordered in May. At that time, he was sentenced to 60 months of probation for a charge of operating and main­ taining a meth lab. In addition. McMaster was ordered to serve 20 hours of community serv­ ice bv Dec 13 and pay court costs and fines of $1,977. Tommy Wayne Scott, 45, Hastings, was sentenced Nov. 21 to six months in jail with six months of probation, after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while impaired, as a third offense. He was given credit for one day served in jail and ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. His probation will terminate after release from jail, as long as he completes 60 days of community service. z\dditional charges of operating a motor vehi­ cle while impaired, operating a motor vehicle while his driver's license is expired, and unlawful use of a license plate were all dis­ missed. Nikki Rae Davis. 22, Hastings, was sen­ tenced Nov. 20 to six months in jail after pleading guilty to operating and maintaining a controlled substance lab. In addition, she was ordered by Judge Amy McDowell to serve 36 months of probation. The last four months of her jail term will be suspended as long as she enters thc adult drug court pro­ gram. She was given credit for one day served and was ordered to pay $1,948 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of operating and maintaining a mclh lab was di .misled. Corey Travis-Edward Chapman, 36, Nashville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for probation violation. He was given credit for 18 days served Upon completion of his jail sentence, he will be unsuccessfully dis charged from probation Chapman was sen­ tenced to probation in 2012 after being charged with writing checks without an account. Since then, he has violated probation on other occasions. He also was ordered to pay $875 in fines and costs. Justin James Schaarsmith, 32. of Battle Creek, was sentenced Nov. 20 to six months of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. An additional charge of delivery and manufac­ ture of marijuana was dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $198 in court fines and costs. Max Leroy Krebs. 34. Delton, was sen­ tenced to prison Nov. 21 for probation viola­ tion. Judge McDowell ordered that Krebs serve the 23 to 120 months on each of two counts originally charged in 2012. 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Delton Kellogg chased alter Hackett Catholic Central al the top of lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association standings throughout much of the year. In lhe OK Gold. Hastings finished as thc runner-up to South Christian. Hastings had the highlight of lhe season, knocking off Grand Rapids Christian in lhe Division 2 district tournament hosted by East Grand Rapids, earning a spot in a district final against lhe host Pioneers. I-akcwood bounced Delton Kellogg from its district tournament in Division 3 and went on to play in its fourth straight district cham­ pionship game (thc first four district finals in Lakewood history ). Thomapplc Kellogg and Maple Valley cre­ ated their own highlights throughout the course of the fall as well. Here is lhe list of the 2013 All-Barry County varsity boys’ soccer teams. ......... ___ ball and playing M,,kl ^‘p^rence in Johnson was nanud a .d|.di>«ncl OK Gold this year and also ua 3 selection. 4.nrtm>* /XJjunior Cole Mabie. IM »n v Kdldffl^ h |hc eenicr midfielder in his ..o.Js and 22 Panther vanity. Mabie h.i cig honor­ assists, earning all-rogron and alh* n able mention in Division ? , Mabie was a team captam who wa. team MVP by l.is teammates and of the top two students in his cl. ’liroilj Madden. was Chosen his team’s best off.nstv P > Madden had IK goals and I- ““ sls ,hc m OK Gold Conference play, t * "Xd:: wis named honoraNe mention all- slate Dhjsj( ’" •»} Aftvr . .... n'l-eonfcr..n _ ence. inall-di'l" Wl.|| u aixt all region honors as Andrew Rkn , The Trojans' " M"*. 1W“PPc Trojans in . ou'n.")r Ik kel" 'W' opponent „|| Rhoades s Is ',t''«Hrt",f SVT,n , positioninthe o^»l| cl",fcren“!“ C"k'!’ Sa*rf-1 hn^'Lple Kellogg: A sen­ ior cap.un fl)r the Tn>ians. "I'” sPcn’ ’‘n'c 'X^,‘,,.ll,en>i<lfie|ll‘,";J^ defense. S abn was nan^ lbe fjojans’ MVP this OK Cd a,|-«onfefenee honors in (he OK Gold and was named «" nll-dislrici per­ former as well. Daniel Sauers, Lakewood A senior-cap­ tain as the Vikings’ sweeper for the third con­ secutive fall, and a four-vear vars’ly player. Boys’ Soccer First Team Drew Durkee, Lakewood: A senior who played mostly forward and spent some time as a defensive midfielder for thc Vikings, Durkee had 12 goafs and 11 assists on the sea­ son. Durkee was a Viking captain this fall, and head coach James LcVeque culled him his team’s best scorer and distributor. Brady Forman, Lakewood: A senior goalkeeper who was honorable mention all­ state last year. Forman made 210 saves, stop­ ping nearly 90-percent of the shots that came his way. He allowed just 1.36 goals per game and recorded seven shutouts. “Brady attends several camps every sum­ mer for goalkeepers and has dedicated all his time to soccer," said coach LeVeque. "He was also a captain this year. I honestly feel Brady could be the top overall player in our league." Lucas Hansen, Delton Kellogg: A junior forward in his third year on lhe Panther varsi­ ty, Hansen had a team-high 20 goals to co with nine assists. Hansen, who is one of the top students in his class with a GPA over 4.0, earned all-con­ ference and all-district honors in each of the past two seasons. Ethan Haywood, Hastings: Haywood shared co-best defender honors for Hastings with Saxon teammate Stephen Kendall in his senior season. Haywood was an all-conference honorable mention performer in thc OK Gold and also earned all-district honors as well. Matt Johnson. Hastings: A senior captain in the midfield for die Saxons, distributing the Carson Williams Sauers had three goals and two assists this defender for lhe Lions in his first varsity year. season, and anchored the Lakewood defense Abbot earned honorable mention all-con­ once again. ference honors in the KVA and was named to "One of the best sweepers wc have had at lhe all-district team in Division 3. Head coach Lakewood and by far one of the best work Andy Roush calls him "fast and graceful." ethics out of season 1 have ever seen. Just a Peter Beck, Hastings: The Saxons’ staring dedicated athlete in general," said coach goalkeeper. An injury’ limited him late in the LcVeque. year, but he still earned the nod as an all-dis­ Carson Williams, Hastings: Williams was trict keeper. the number two scorer in the OK Gold Beck stopped nearly 70-percent of the Conference this fall behind teammale Brody shots that flew at his net throughout the Madden, finishing with 16 goals. course of the year. senior, Williams was chosen as his Kyle Clark, Thornappk* Kellogg: One of team’s MVP. Williams also received all-con­ the Trojans’ top scoring threats from his for­ ference and all-district honors this season. ward position as a junior, both scoring and Tom Williamson, Thornappk* Kellogg: A distributing the bail. senior captain for lhe Trojans in the midfield. Clark was named all-district in Division 2 Williamsc00 s named all-conference in this season. the OK Gold this season and was an all-dis­ Joe Eddy, Maple Valley: A senior captain trict honoree as well in Division 2. for the Lions, Eddy led his team with seven goals Eddy was named all-conference in the Boys’ Soccer KVA and all-district in Division 3. Second Team Aaron Fleischer, Hastings: A senior Darius Abbott, xMaple Valley: A speedy freshman who played sweeper and center Lucas Hansen Continued next page More guys with rsidkets g@©$ for ©&unty teams and was our third best player. He made lhe adjustment well to singles and continued to learn throughout the season,” said coach Rosenberg Hunter Herlch, Thornappk* Kellogg: Herich, a junior, started the year at doubles and quickly moved into lhe fourth singles spot where he played out thc year. “Hunter has some excellent skills that will continue to develop as he continues lo play.” said coach Rosenberg. Blake VanDiver, Hastings: Worked his way into the fourth singles spot for lhe by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2013 varsity boys’ tennis season was­ n’t a success in terms of wins and losses for the Barry County teams, but it was a success. After periods of struggle just filling a line­ up, Lakewood and Thomapplc Kellogg were able lo find a few more guys lo pick up a rack­ et this fall. Once again, the Trojans, Vikings and Hastings Saxons were battling some of lhe best teams in the state throughout lhe course of the season. The OK Gold and the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division (CAAC-White) each had a pair of teams fin­ ish in the top 16 al the Division 4 State Finals, led by Lansing Catholic’s fourth-place finish. Portland was seventh, South Christian eighth and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 16th. When the teams look on other foes, they did find some success. Hastings managed to finish in front of its iwo county-rivals at the Lakcw’ood Invitational this season, and won its OK Gold Conference dual with the Trojan. Here are thc 2013 All-Barry County varsi­ ty boys’ tennis first and second teams. First Team Boys’ Tennis Singles Justin Bergstrom, Thornappk* Kellogg: 'Die Trojans’ team MVP and an all-conference selection in the OK Gold this tall. Bergstrom, a junior took over lhe first sin­ gles spot for TK this year and won six match­ es. Parker Haskin, Lakewood: A senior at first singles for the Vikings this fall. He was named the Vikings most valuable player and was an all-conference honoree in the CA/XCWhite. Haskin had three big wins over Williamston's top player in die league this season. Kaleb Mnkky, Lakewood: A junior, Maklcy took over the third singles spot for the Vikings this year and won nine matches He was named all-conference in lhe CAAC-White. Nate Ryfiak, Thornappk Kellogg: Ryfiak was a junior who moved up into the second singles spot for thc Trojans during (he fall. Head coach Steve Rosenberg said he had a great win at regional* against a very' player from Gull Lake, showing off lhc improvement he made throughout the season. NickSchuiling, Lakewood: A freshman at second singles. Schuiling won nine matches. He earned all-conference honors in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Connor von dec Ilolf, Hustings: A fouryear varsity player for the Saxons, von der Hoti finished up his senior year at first singles once again for Hastings. von dcr Hoff was once again named all­ conference in the OK Gold this fall. Drew White, Hustings: While had a fine junior season for the Saxons al second sin­ gles, up a sjxit in (he line-up from the year lx* fore. He won his Hight championship at the Hamilton Invitational. Marshall Cherry, Hastings: Cherry made lhe jump from doubles lo singles in his junior season, and settled in nicely nt thc number three spot lor lhe Saxons. He w as able lo use his size and quickness at the baseline and at lhe net where his doubles’ experience could come in handy as well. Dunbli ■ 5 Mac Clisso and James Isola. Hastings: A pair ol seniors that .showed oil their experi- for ihe°^'hCr; p,a>‘«ng firsl doubles lo2elber rhevT,K1^ari'>ar0W’ ,heir ,1ig'” . I‘lakt Alex Cnutly, senio"0^ fYaegCr *»nd Caudy were a pair of |-a|] f°r lennis for the first time this They won ci ’■ v‘8hl matches at first doubles and were na an”M thcjr lcani’s co-rookies of thc year. ‘^vcond Team UOys’ Tennis Ray Altntf « Sunils , fourth sinHe '1^>vood: Allolt. a junior al He enm.??V°n seven matches Dedicated p ^vmxI’s Norm Harns Most for UkcwXI?AwarcL a"d ",H J tUpU,n Braedon n?, v.iuun* A^r play uu. 4 ,v* rhl,rnal’plv Kv 1 Halle moved ?^,nd J’,ubk’S ’ "h J I K this fall. P ‘“’o the third singles spot k r ,k “uprov^ h.. QVer (he summer, Saxons and stuck there. He took some games from some of the top competitors he faced in lhe OK Gold Conference throughout the year. Doubles Adam ShaeiTcr and Ryan Thornburgh, Hastings: The runners-up al second doubles al the Lakewood Invitational this fall and at the Hamilton Invitational. Shaeffer and Thornburgh started out lhe year were in the singles line-up at one point in August before settling in as a fine number two doubles team for lhe Saxons. �15 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Thursday, November novefntxv 23, 2013 — Page 1£ Coi/nfy's team ivas undefeated again b\."n« Ihvtner 11 h« TK Ha«in!..svarX" >“"• since the ing team ha^lOM ' 'dimming and div­ isional. ‘ r<« ltlar season dual or inviConfcrencc Rainbow Tier II Gnmd RlspjlR A n,kx‘ ^gain, (hen edged at the confetm ‘ lhol,e Antral by six points month to secure Has:ini’5 ,his That wasn't o ec”‘inipionship once again team, which K en^ ,or lhc TK/Hastings Division I SiauV' * t0 the last weekend* ,na K 11 Oakland University team who County p,rls,fro,n thc TK* Hastings Larncd the honor of All-Barry Glr,s Swimming & Diving n.> r , I irs( Team finkh^u Bashore’ TK/Hastings: Bashore fin shrf 28th at the Div iston 1 State Hnals in .?,d,\C'!'"r scaM>n 100 >..ri) butterfly n * U}lc,or ‘ minute .33 seconds and was ‘J \ 200*yard medlev relav team *h»cli placed 21st. ' ' She holds the school-record in lhe 200-yard jn tvidual medley and earned all conference honors in pan with a winning time of 1:00.52 at the conference meet. Hajky Bashorc, TK/Hastings: A fresh­ man, she finished fifth in the 200-yard freest) le at thc conference meet with a time of 2:08.37. She also helped the TK/Hastings 200-yard freestyle relay team to a runner-up finish at the conference meet and lhe 400-yard freestyle relay team to a third-place finish. Libby Bvtcher, TK/Hastings: A sopho­ more, Belcher ended her year with a 17thplace time of I minute 8.18 seconds at the Division 1 State Finals in lhe 100-yard breast­ stroke. She also was a pan of lhe 200-yard medley relay team which placed 21st at the state finals. She was third in the 100-yard breaststroke at the conference meet and third in the 200yard individual medley. Abbie Brower, TK/Hastings: A senior diver for lhe TK/Hastings team, she helped thc squad to a couple dual-meet wins during the course of the season She had scores of over 140 in TK/Hastings* wins over Calvin Christian, West Catholic and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Kourtncy Dobbin, TK/Hastings: A jun­ ior, she competed in lhe Division I State Finals with the 200-y ard medley relay team which placed 21 st. That group finished sec­ ond in lhe OK Rainbow Tier 11 as well. Jennifer Tuokkofo’ I K4lastinfts: Libby She finishes third at the OKJ<-‘tnbowTiJM in both the 200-yard freestyle anj yard freestyle. She set a school-record in lhc freestyle in both events this season. Girls’ Swimming & Dlvi Second Team Brieanna Sheldon ence meet, and was also a part of thc runnerup finishes in the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay. Kroells went to lhe stale finals with lhe 200-yard medley relay team which finished 21 st in the state in Division I. Lauren Kroells. TK/Hastings: A fresh­ man, she was the runner-up in the OK Rainbow Ter II conference meet in lhe 100yard backstroke with her time of 1:06.57. She was also a part of the runner-up team in the” 200-yard freestyle relay and the thirdplace team in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Brie Sheldon, TK/Hastings: Thc top diver for the Trojans for much of her senior year. She was fourth at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet with a score of 284.90. Marissa Swanson, TK/Hastings: A sen­ ior. she had a pair of top ten finishes at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. She was fifth in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 59.15 and ninth in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:11.41. Belcher She was also ninth in thc 100-yard breast­ stroke at the league meet. Lauren Ricketts, TK/Hastings: A sopho­ more who had a pair of top ten finishes at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. She was eighth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 27.23 seconds and tenth in lhe 100-yard backstroke in 1:13.28. Samantha Schullo, TK/Hastings: A jun­ ior. Schullo was 19th at the OK Rainbow Tier H Meet in 1:29.83. She was also a contributor to lhe freestyle relay teams throughout thc year. McKay la Sheldon. TK/Hastings: Sheldon was 12th in thc 100-yard breast­ stroke at thc OK Rainbow Tier II Meet, fin­ ishing in 1:22.06. She also had a 15 th-place finish in the 200yard individual medley as a senior at the con­ ference meet. Laura Shinavicr, TK/Hastlngs: A senior who’s lop individual performance at the OK Rainbow' Tier II Meet came in the 100-yard backstroke, where she finished 13th with a time of 1:15.59. She also placed 19th in thc 100-yard freestyle at lhe conference meet. Hayley Smith, TK/Hastlngs: A sopho­ more who finished in the top 15 in a pair of events at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. ‘ Smith was 13th in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:19.19. She was also 15lh in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:24.71. Rachel Smith. TK/Hastings: A sopho­ more who turned in some fine freestyle per­ formances for the TK/Hastings team. She also had a 22nd-placc time of 1:24.28 in the 100-yard backstroke al the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. Swimmers have their best times in state finals prelim’s Katie Beauchamp, 1 ^Hastings: A good sprinter in her junior year, she was 12th at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet in thc 5().yard freestyle with a lime of 27.94 seconds. Her lop finish came in the 100-yard freestyle though, where she was tenth in 1:01.25. Nadi Cole, TK/Hastings- Scored for the Trojan team in I5th-place at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet in lhe 500-yard freestyle u ilh her time of 6:33.86. She also placed 21st in the 200-yard freesty le at the conference meet. Katie Kelly, TK/Hastings: Kelly, a sopho­ more. had a pair of top 20 finishes at thc OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. She was 20th in lhe 100-yard butterfly and 19th in the 500-yard freestyle. Raelee Olson, TK/Hastings: Another one of lhe team’s fop diver’s. Olson was IIth al the conference meet w ith a score of 234.60. She was thc team’s top diver in its dual with Ottawa Hills. Samantha Richardson, TK/Hastings: A fast freshman. Richardson finished fifth in lhe 100-yard butterfly at lhe OK Rainbow Tier II Meet with a time of 1:09.42. / by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The members of lhe Thomapple Keliogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team hung around for day two of the Division I State Finals and hoped they’d have a reason to cheer. TK/Hastings sophomore Libby Belcher finished 17th in the preliminary heat of the 100-yard breaststroke Friday at Oakland University. The lop 16 swimmers earned a spot in Saturday’s finals. If one swimmer chose not to. or couldn’t, compete in thc finals Belcher would get the spot. All 16 girls took off with the gun Saturday. Belcher set a new personal record in her race Friday, touching lhe wall in 1 minute 8.18 seconds. That was a time lhal would have been good for 12th-place if it had been matched in Saturday ’s final. “Everyone wc took had their best times. Their fastest just wasn’t fast enough,” said TK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel. Not fast enough to score, but they were fast enough to make some history. Hannah Bashore. a senior, set a new school-record with her time of 1 minute .33 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly Friday. That put her in 28th-place. The TK/Hastings team of Kayla Kroells. Belcher. Bashore and Kourtney Dobbin was 21st in thc 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:53.32. Farmington Hills Mercy won the Division I state championship with 271 points. Saline was second with 251, followed by Ann Arbor Skyline 177, South Lyon 169, Rockford 127, Zeeland 126, Waterford United 118, Clarkston 112, Lake Orion 109 and Salem 95 injhe top ten. Dobbin nvfd-,tn indhrdual’/rmshc^of- fiftfr in the 50-yard freestyle and sixth in* the 100yard freestyle at the conference meet, and was a' part of the runner-up team in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Kayla Kroells TK/Hastings: Individually she finished third in the 50-yard freestyle and eighth in the 100-yard freestyle at the confer- SOCCER, continued from previous page attacker for the Saxons who provided great depth up front Fleischer was number three in scoring for the Saxon team and earned all-district honors in Division 2. Nate Kauffman. Lakewood: A senior who was lhe Vikings’ second leading scorer with 11 goals and six assists. Kauffman was a team captain this fall playing al forward and in the midfield. “Very knowledgeable about thc game," said coach LcVeque. adding “played tough as nails, even with his small frame but was solid both offensively and defensively.” Stephen Kendall, Hastings: A captain who shared the honor of best defender for the Saxons with teammate Ethan Haywood, Kendall is a speedy defender who excelled at clearing lhe ball out of the area in front of lhe Saxon net when healthy. Kendall earned honorable mention all-con­ ference honors in lhe OK Gold as a senior. Keith Malachowski, Delton Kellogg: A junior forward in his third season with the Panther varsity. Malachowski had 19 goals and four assists on the year. He scored five goals in a KVA victory over Olivet. Malachowski earned the Battle Creek Enquirer athlete of the week award during tho season, and ended the year as an all-district and all-conference award winner. Jeff Minehart, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ senior goalkeeper. Minehart was an outstanding athlete in his first year in lhe net. Minehart had five shutouts and allowed jusi one goal five other limes. He made 120 saves on the year and earned all-district and All KVA honors this fall. Tyler Pohl, Thornappk* Kellogg: A jun­ ior midfielder who was solid both offensive­ ly and defensively for the Trojans this season. ' Pohl was named honorable mention all­ conference in the OK Gold and earned all­ district honors as well. Josh Sanchez. Maple Valley: A senior captain for the Lions Sanchez earned honorable mention all­ conference in the KVA this tall Austin Tobias, Delton Kellogg: A junior defender in his third year on thc Panther var­ sity Delton Kellogg’*’ defense allowed one goal or fewer ten times throughout thc course of the \ car. Tobi ts has earned all-conference an alldtMriui>onI>ne.ia>ofI>.epJ.! two seasons. FIRST 600 SHOPPERS IN LINE BY 5 IM. GET ONE OF THESE BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAYS Must be 18 years or older. See store (or details. 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Football First Tbam Offense* Quarterback Doug Sunlkcn, Lakewood: Sunlkcn was tin1 Vikings’offense in his senior season, lead­ ing the way w ith both his legs and his arm. Suntkcn rushed for 707 yards and nine touchdowns and threw for 767 yards and six more I Ds. Running Backs Connor Collier. Thomapplc Kellogg: A junior speedster. Collier led the Trojans in rushing with 7(X) yards this season. Voted a captain by his teammates. Collier was honorable mention all conference in the OK Gold in 2013. Stephen Shaffer, Hastings: A senior, Shaffer was the county’s leading rusher. He carried the hall 210 times for lmJJ7 yards and 13 touchdowns He broke 32 tackles over the course of the season, and earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold. Ends Bier Oesch. Lakewood: A senior who head coach Nick Boucher called the "best blocking tight end from luikcwood in the last five years.” Oesch caught passes too. hauling in six for XI yards over the course of the year. Defensively. Oesch had 28 tackles from his Austin Gonser Arjona intercepted two passes and broke up blocks. Storm Ewing, Maple Valley: A senior another five in his senior year. Was named guard w ho has been a steady performer on the first-team all-conference in the OK Gold. Connor Collier Lion offensive line for the last two years. Offensively, split his year between the Austin Gonser, Maple Valley: The big­ “He and Jeremy (Fisher) made a lot of quarterback and running back spots. He end spot, including two sacks and six tackles play guy for thc Lions in his senior season, great double-team blocks and he also did a rushed for 181 yards and three scores. for loss. Cameron Tobias. Delton Kellogg: A sen­ Gonser caught 32 passes for 428 yards, very good job of getting to linebackers,” said Makay Markwart, Lakewood: A senior ior leader for the Panthers at tight end and on rushed 39 times for 352 yards, and scored ten coach Lincoln. defensive back. Coach Boucher called him a . touchdowns including one on a school-record Jacob Gipe, Thornapple .Kellogg: A shut-down comer. the defensive line. Tobias was names his team’s MVP this fall 99-yard kick-off return. Markwart had 205 tackles during thc sea­ sophomore lineman who TK head coach and earned First-Team All-KVA honors. “He is one of those rare athletes that will be Chad Ruger called his team’s best down-field son including four for a loss. Receivers Alex Salgat, Lakewood: A junior, he was hard to replace,” said head coach Brian blocker. Gipe never missed a down all season, and the leader in the defensive backfield for thc Lincoln. Gonser was first-team All-KVA this fall. coach Ruger called him a quick learner who Vikings. Salgat had 36.5 tackles during lhe year, Anthony Mahler. Maple Valley: Mahler has a great attitude. Taylor Horton, Hustings: Horton had a including 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss. was thc Lions’number two receiver, pulling Gabe Space, Thomapplc Kellogg: Space, in 13 balls tor 372 yards and five touchdowns. line senior season up front for the Saxons. Mahler also punted for the Lions all year, He helped lead the way for a rushing game a senior, had 36 tackles in the defensive back­ •• averaging 29.4 yards per kick. He earned hon­ which amassed 2,429 yards during the course field for the Trojan varsity this fall. He was called an aggressive defender who of the year and 24 rushing touchdowns. orable mention All-KVA honors. is also a sure hitler and tackler according to Receivers Offensive Line Jake Benjamin, Thornapple Kellogg: A Israel Torres, Thornappk* Kellogg: A coach Ruger. Punter team leader tor theTrojans as a junior on the play-maker on the outside for the Trojan Garrett Harris, Thomapplc Kellogg: A Offensive line. offense, he great improved over the course of senior. Hanis averaged about 30 yards per TK head coach Chad Ruger calls Benjamin thc y car. v>; z Head coach Chad Ruger called him a go-to punt, with a long of 47 yards during the a tough, consistent blocker who plays smart. Jeremy Fisher, Maple Valley: The Lions player who had some big receptions to keep course of the season. He's in this spot as much for his arm as his senior center who snapped for his team on drives alive. leg though. The Trojans' quarterback com­ almost every dow n for the last two years. "1 pleted 50-percenl of his passes for 770 yards can’t remember a bad snap in those two Football First Team during the course of lhe year and rushed for years." coach Lincoln said. Defense another 260 yards. His team’s MVP this sea­ Fisher was named first-team All-KVA this Defensive Line son, Harris was named all-conference in thc fall after a couple of busy summers in the Jacob Darling. Lakewood: A junior end. OK Gold. weight room. Darling had 31.5 tackles for lhe Vikings, Blake Mast, Delton Kellogg: A junior. including 2.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss. Football Second Team Mast was named the Panthers’ offensive line­ On thc other side of the ball. Darling Defense man of the year in 2013. caught 14 passes for 311 yards and two Defensive Line Mast also earned honorable mention all­ touchdowns despite typically being double Hunter Chilton, Delton Kellogg: A senior conference honors in the KVA. covered by opponents. captain for the Panthers this fall. Nate Pewoski, Hastings: A force on lhe Cole Decker, Maple Valley: A junior .Chilton played both ways for the Panthers line on both sides of the ball for the Saxons in defensive lineman. Decker led the Maple his senior season. He earned honorable men­ Valley team in tackles with 59. He had nine and was especially strong at the nose on the defensive side of lhe ball. tion all-conference in the OK Gold. tackles for a loss and four sacks. Alex Hosmer, Maple Valley: A junior, On the defensive side of the ball, Pewoski “There were nights when the other team had 19 tackles, including four for a loss. could not block Cole.” said coach Lincoln. head coach Brian Lincoln called him his Charlie Reiser, Lakewood: l he Vikings’ “We are hoping this is just the beginning team’s most consistent D-hneman. He ended the season with 36 tackles, best offensive lineman. Coach Boucher said, going forward for him next year.” served by including 2.5 for a loss and two sacks. “most of our rushing yards came from run­ James Lee. Hastings: /\ senior defensive Colin Irwin, Thornappk* Kellogg: A sen­ ning behind him. He will most likely play D3 end. Lee was honorable mention all-confer­ ior defensive lineman who is under-sized, but college football.” ence in the OK Gold. Flaying the nose on the other side of lhe He finished the year with 22 tackles, tenacious, according to his coach. Coach Ruger said Irwin has a combination of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute ball, Reiser had 19 tackles and 2. 5 sacks lim­ including tw o sacks. of aggressiveness and smarts and was a great iting opponents' chances to run through the Zach Rosenberger, Maple Valley: A sen­ starting at 9am middle. ior who started every game on both sides of leader for the team this fall. Linebackers Kicker the ball for the Lions this year. Logan Blcam. Hastings: The Saxons* . Nick Iveson, Thornappk* Kellogg: A jun­ He finished the season with 42 tackles, 3.5 ior. Iveson connected on 24 of his 25 extra­ tackles for a loss and four forced fumbles. He leading tackier this year as a senior. He had 38 point attempts during the season and hit a pair recovered one of those fumbles and was tackles. He had two tackles in opponents' back­ of tield goals as well. named honorable mention all-conference in fields and had a fumble recovery as well. Iveson also saw limited action as a running the KVA this year. Sam Eastman, Hastings: Second on thc . Hours: Mon - Fri. 10-7; Sat. 10-5: Sun. 12-3 back for the Trojans during the year. Linebackers Cole Cronkright, Thornappk* Kellogg: Saxon team in tackles with 35. He had three tackles for loss this season as Cronkrighl was second on the Trojan team Football Second Team a junior. with 60 tackles this year. Offense , Hunter Smith. Delton Kellogg: A senior Head coach Chad Ruger called him a very , Running Backs tough, aggressive, team-leader. He earned linebacker, Smith was second on his team in sop|1(2 Rced* ,,dIon Kellogg: A speedy honorable mention all-conference in the OK tackles this fall. of lhc "orv "ho made big plays on both aides He also saw some lime on the offensive Gold as a junior this fall. and rhr ^or Panthers at running back • Bedstu Boots Dylan Kennedy, Maple Valley: Kennedy line for the Panthers. Marcum Terpening, Maple Valley: A Re. iCnS’Ve baC^‘ was big on both sides of the ball tor thc Lions • Swancreek Candles dou^ ,lad a touchdown run and a touchas a senior. At linebacker he had 52 tackles, sophomore who stepped into the middle for • Fiesta Ware of ^‘cpiion in the Panther’s lone victory including 3.5 for loss and three sacks. the Lion defense this fall He ended the year ,\U(? e Seas°n. over visiting Galesburg• Local Items • Joules Al running back. Kennedy rushed 117 with 36 tackles and two sacks. °rabj.Slri0n homecoming night. He was hon- limes for 563 yards- and scored four touch­ I “His last three or four games he really "as n n,cnlion all-conference in lhe KVA and came on and figured things out," said coach I Pel] downs. Scarves on Scarves Ja nied his team’s top defensive back. I Kamryn Kidder, Thornappk* Kellogg: Lincoln. In our league everyone runs the Oodles of Jewelry nin * i°n Slaughter, Hastings: A junior run- The Trojans’ leading tackler as a senior. He rollback trap and he did a great job of sbuttino for ^Iau‘d,,er carried the ball 85 limes had 65 tackles. it dow n.” ” Not to mention 4,000 sg. ft. 1 Jands. averaging 5 8 yards per carry. Coach Ruger called him a durable line­ Defensive Backs of home decor! J Kregan llarvaih. Hastings: Harvath was backer with amazing leadership qualities. । ffSSOred three touchdowns. < -‘/Oryx 7 “)r- I k-°n Iklton Kellogg: A junKidder was an al I-conference performer in the one ol the Saxons’ top taekiers this fall as a sive h as plflycd at nmnirig hack and detenjunior recording 33 slops including one for a OK Gold. I°r tiR’ I^’lton Kellogg varsity FREE GIFT WRAPPING Jayson O'Mara, Lakewood: A sopho­ conf.I,1; "as named honorable mention allmore linebacker. O’Mara was the Vikings' tussd^ivin,crccPu«ns and another leading tackler with 4 f. pass deflected on the year. 1 rcnce jn the KVA this year. . Zuch McMahon, Hastings: A junior he He had 8 5 tackles m opponents’ backfields P Offensive Line over lhe course ot the year ,0U"" -M- for'the h>. *,Ubv Bowen, Lakewood: A junior center Defensive Backs Facebook.com/TheHastingfi Hanger Miguel Arjona, Hastings: A solid cover Vikings. 'Ml Boucher said Bowen was solid up guy with great skills going after t|ie rarely making mistake-* or missing the j Omelettes & Mimosas Head Chef - Richard Centala Vx NOVEMBER 29 off; 118 N. Michigan • Hastings, MI � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-11-29.pdf 9c54d947a9d3e40b7d9d92c3c54eae8b PDF Text Text Survey shows what Delton LansinS Mung to Delton girls start residents want from bond reform edition - again hoops season strong See Story on Page 2 See Editor**1 on Page 4 See Story on Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ss; Sanner ‘ irsday. November_29.2012 ~ ‘ _ PRICE 758 r NEWS Proposed forensic audit called a ‘witch hunt’ BRIEFS by Doug VanderLaan I Editor Add a parliamentary procedure rule book to the holiday gift list of Barry County Commissioners who, in Tuesday’s board meeting, thought they had approved a motion by a 4-3 vote, then learned later they hadn’t. The miscue involved the emotional and controversial animal control issue and led to Delton Moose hosting breakfast with Santa Youngsters can enjoy breakfast with ; II Santa Saturday, Dec 1. at the Delton > Moose Lodge from 9 to 11 am Santa and ' . Mrs. Claus will be available for a free pancake and sausage breakfast. The Clauses also will have a little time to po>e for photos with good little boys and girls, and some elves w ill be av dibble ’• to prim the photos. Children will be able to decorate frames for their photos. file lodge is on M-43, north of Delton, i - For more information, call 269-623-2112. r Christmas parade will fill streets ■ • ' , I I . 1 Police are organizing a drive to gather j toys, f<x>d and clothing for needy individ- j r uals and families. The Michigan State Police has long * referred to each of its patrol cars ns a ■ “Blue Goomj” and hope to stuff the cars full of toys, food and clothing. MSP cruis­ ers and troopers will be in the parking lots of Hastings and Plainwell Walmart stores . Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a m. to 7 p.m. ;» All items donated will be given to the United Way of Barry County and Project Hope of Dorr for families in Barry and I Allegan counties Pets seeking ‘home for the holidays’ Barry County Animal Shelter pets will be featured in Home for (he Holidays, an open house for the public to see the ani­ mals available for adoption. The event ujll be Wednesday, Dec. 5. from 11 a m. to 2 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. The Barry County Humane Society w ill also have coupons for $20 off the cost of spaying or neutering shelter pets being adopted. People who are not able to adopt a pet arc encouraged to bring a small cat toy or dog treat to donate. Thornapple Trail reopening Dec. 1 The Paul Henry Thornapple 'frail in Middleville will reopen Dec, 1 A portion of the trail was dosed in November for deer hunting season. jt will reopen Dec I tor non motorized clusion. “I’m sorry that I’m not up on parliamentary action vote did require a five-vote majority, though a recommendation for him to return to a future board meeting with information and data leading to a final action could be approved on a 4-3 vote. County Clerk Pam Jarvis righted the mis­ step by pointing out that her discussion notes indicated a board resolution for Brown to fur­ ther investigate and that the 4-3 vote could stand. Saving face, however, did not quell the issue’s roiling undercurrent. “A forensic audit would tell us if controlled substances were used improperly,” said Houtman in reference to the discovery of dead animals at a foreclosed Middleville home belonging to the special advisor to Leaf who sat on the Animal Shelter Advisory Board. “I’m interested in more than just an inventory ot what’s on the shelf today.” In remarks following the meeting. Houtman said he is conamed that the inves­ tigation into the animal cruelty allegations is not being conducted by the Michigan State Police — as recommended by the board last week — but by Leaf, a county employ ee who appointed the alleged initnal abuser as his a new director.” offered VanNortwick. "To .special deputy advisor. "We have an obligation to determine if our assets or pets were involved,” maintained Houtman, “this has got to sec the light of day. If I was sheriff. I would want a third party involved. I believe the sheriff questioned her about euthanizing dogs at her house. How did that happen — and how many dogs were sensitize this with cost and putting some hys­ teria into the discussion is inappropriate. We don’t need to jump into an hy sterical situation and try to derail this thing.” Gibson, who pointedly accused Houtman of mounting a witch hunt against Leaf, offered a caustic compromise as Tuesday’s meeting ended. “I would suggest that Mr. Houtman pay for the audit." proposed Gibson. “If they find euthanized?" Leaf, who attended the board meeting but did not speak publicly, insisted at its conclu­ sion that the investigation was complete and did not require state police involvement at the direction of the county prosecutor’s office. “It’s done, it was a misdemeanor.” said anything, we’ll reimburse him.” in other business, the board: • Presented its annual evaluation of Brown, rating his performance at 4.52 on a scale showing 5.0 as the optimum mark. Ratings were relumed by seven of eight commission­ ers who evaluated Brown’s performance in 12 categories. Brown received a perfect 5.0 from Leaf of the investigation. “She was a volun­ teer. not a full-time employee. If she had been drunk driving, it would not have been enough to involve the Michigan State Police. I’m concerned about the liability of commission­ ers trying her in commission chambers with very little evidence rather than in a court of law.” In a later telephone call. Leaf pointed out a similar situation with a parking enforcement officer in the City of Hastings convicted of all commissioners for financial management Six of the seven provided a similar mark for interaction. Brown's lowest rating came in delegation, though Stolsonburg remarked that “we’ve asked a lot of you this year. Not only were you our administrator, but you were equalization director, animal shelter director indecent exposure. “Everybody’s talking about a conflict of interest." pointed out Leaf, “but when the City had that problem, they did their own investi­ gation and no one hollered then.” Hie cost of a forensic audit, estimated by Gibson to be SI5.000 to $20,000, also esca­ lated the concern of other commissioners. "I believe a baseline should be available to : • and Veteran’s Affairs director. Added Geiger: “Michael just raises the bar because he promotes such a professional cul­ ture.” Parker told the story of visiting recently with a Muskegon couple, one a township offi­ cial and the other a county commissioner. See AUDIT, page 2 I ■ Steve Reid to fead Christmas I parade as grand ; by Sandra Ponsctto ’ j The Wayland Post Michigan State 3 ■ this issue). The 4-3 vote, with Houtman. Dan Parker. Joe Lyons and Jeff VanNortwick approving, overruled the votes of Chair Craig Stolsonburg, Vice Chair Ben Geiger and Gibson. Commissioner Don Nevins was absent. The decision was declared passed and it stood until the meeting approached its con­ Hastings will hint the annual Christmas parade at 2 p m. Saturday. Dec. L The parade will line up along East Stare Street near Baitwixxi Street, head west down East State Street, turn scum down Church Street and travel to Center Street. The parade will head cast on Center Street to thr Conner Fclpausch parking lol. • where it will disband. i State Police collecting for the holidays some direct and personal charges. “Mr. Houtman is on a witch hunt.” said Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson of fel­ low Commissioner Robert Houtman follow­ ing the meeting, “and I’m not serving as a commissioner to waste taxpayers’ money.” It was Houtman who had proposed a motion that the county order a forensic audit of Barry County Animal Control operations for two general purposes: to conduct an inventory baseline of assets for newly hired Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman and to determine possible animal control depart­ ment involvement in alleged animal cruelly charges brought against a special advisor to County Sheriff Dar Leaf (see related article in procedure, but the 4-. sole lor the audit is not enough votes to Pa-ss’ sa‘<l Stolsonburg. “In order for a resolution hke this to pass, it states a majority of the sitting, elected commission­ ers must approve. The four ‘yes’ votes jM1-( enough, it takes five to approve.” County Administrator Michael Brown added his clarification, confirming that a final Staff Writer Tlte theme of this year’s Hastings Christmas parade is “Joy to the World.” and that makes the selection of this year’s grand marshal particularly apt. Whether serving as the director of Love Inc. of Hastings, or pro­ moting and organizing a variety of communi­ ty musical events, performing original dra­ mas or serving as one of Santa’s helpers, Steve Reid has done much to bring joy into the lives of others during the Christmas sea­ son. and all year round. “We wanted to honor Steve because he has done so much to support Christmas in down­ town Hastings and beyond,” said Karen Heath, a member of the Dow ntown Business Team and one of the organizers of this year’s Christmas in Hastings weekend. marsteS Reid said he is honored to have been chosen to lead the parade, which steps off at 2 p.m Saturday. Dec. 1. in downtown Hastings. “It was Joan Foster from the Chamber of Commerce who got ine started as Santa’s helper in 1981. As his helper. I’ve ridden on floats at the back of the parade, gone to Santa's house and even ridden on the airplane to get Santa to the North Pole,” said Reid. "One year I even had to walk about half of the parade route before my ride came. But. this year 1 have the privilege of riding in a con­ vertible from Salvation Army.” In addition to helping Santa, Reid keeps the Christmas spirit alive and well in Hastings by arranging for live music on the Holly Trolley since 1987. See GRAND MARSHAL, pg. 2 Steve Reid stands outside the office of Love Inc. in Hastings, where he has worked for more than 30 years. Many questions g@ unanswered in animal cruelty case by David DeDecker Staff Writer Controversy continues to swirl over the handling of an investigation into animal cru­ elty and abandonment charges brought against a Middleville woman whose fore­ closed home was found two weeks ago by the new owner to contain dog feces on the floors and bags ol dead dogs on the property. Because Marcie Tepper is a member of the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board and a sjiecial deputy advisor to Sheri!f DaiLeaf, some community members and groups are suggesting that the county sheriff’s inves­ tigation into the charges against her is a con­ flict of interest. Al the request of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 6-2 Nov. 20 to direct County Administrator Michael Brown Io request that the Michigan State Police take over the investigation to provide third-party clarification of questions related to how many dogs were involved, from where they came, how they were killed, and it euthanizing drags may have been used illicitly. However, in phone interviews with Brown and Michigan Slate Police I t. Steve Haqxr. the Banner learned that only the county puis use throughout rhe wimcr The trail scans at Stagecoat h Park ofl cciitor or the Michigan Attorney General’s office may icque.st the MSP to investigate a Main Street in Middleville and ’ravels ximheast along the Thoniappk River case Contacted Tuesday. Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans expressed confidence in Leaf’s handling of lhe matter. “Our office immediately issued charges with regard to the neglected animals, and The defendant will be brought to court,” recount­ ed Evans of the actions taken by his office fol­ lowing receipt ot Lxaf’s investigative report. " Hie reports I have show a diligent investiga­ tion. Our office will review any additional possible charges that are brought to us." Some question, however, why no effort was made to determine how the dogs died and if illicit use. of euthanizing drugs may have been involved. Ixaf told the Banner last week that the bagged dead dogs had been sent to the MSU veterinary college for autopsies, but reversed that position on I’uesday. "We never -ent the dogs to Lansing." said Leaf. "We had a'ked, that, and the prosecu­ ‘ What it boils down to is the appearance of impropriety and conflict of interest. The proper way to address these concerns is through the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. They have best practices and standards in place and will review the investigation. I have advised the sheriff to seek the MSA’s counsel.” dog had a necropsy Perfonncd al [a local vet­ erinary office) Given the state of decomposi­ tion, no cause of dvath could be determined. I hat dog is part of charged offense "We were inlotmeil by an officer on the scene, with regards to the deceased dogs found later, that !l’c> 'Vv»< 'cry badly decom­ posed and were i’°t suitable for necropsy,” said Evans. "We did advise the sheriff depart­ ment that lhe dog*- ’’'eluding the necropsied | court of law.” Evans said commissioners have raised the question of conflict of interest with the Sheriff investigating Tepper, his hand-picked volunteer. Evans said he has sfiokcn to both Leaf and Harper about the situation. “What it boils down to is lhe appearance of impropriety and conflict ot interest.” said Evans. “The proper way to address these con­ cerns is through the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. 'I hey haw best practices and standards in place and will review the investi­ gation I have adv ised the sheriff to seek the MS.A’s counsel.’ Leaf attended Tuesday’s county board meeting where commissioners voted to authorize Brown to look info lhe cost of a forensic audit which would include a record Prosecutor Tom Evans ’ :?■. tor’s office said ’no. We togged them and entered them as evidence, but [an assistant prosecutor) in the prosecutor’s offices said he didn’t want them.” Evans said, “The initially seized deceased a couple of commissioner* wanting to try her in lhe commission chambers rather than a M •*••• vtt of the euthanizing drug inventory al the Barry dog. did not have to be maintained." Leaf said Tepper took possession of between four and eight dogs, since 2008, from the Bain County Animal Shelter He maintained that the level of the charges and Tepper’s role as a volunteer — not a full­ time employee - precludes any suggested involvement by the state police. "It’s over, this was just a misdemeanor,” said 1 eaf on Tuesday of lhe investigation, "livenone’s concerned about this being a conflict of interest, but she was a volunteer, not a full-time employee. This coinc.s down to County Animal Shelter After the meeting. Commissioner Howard Gibson came to lhe Banner office to say there are no drugs al lhe animal shelter now and wondered how long it has been since a eutha­ nizing drug supply was kepi there. According lo the Animal Control office those drags have not been on hand since mid­ summer. The contracted veterinarian now inventories the required substances iFor a related .story on the Tepper incident see lhe county commissioners’ meeting in this issue.) �2 - Thursday. Novemtw ?9.2012 ~ The Hastings Bannof ~ Survey reveals what Delton residents want from upcoming nona schools. Three levels of priority itenrs have Board refinances bond debt to save district $646,711 by David DeDecker Stuff Writer The Delton Kellogg Board of Education Nov. 19 heaaf results from a survey showing what residents hope to get out of a bond pro­ posal lhe board has scheduled for the May 20n election. Citizens Rob Bunday and Geoff Slovens, members of a committee researching what physical improvements lhe community would like to see in the school district, presented the information. N’o dollar amount has been set for the bond proposal. The committee has worked over several months to compile a list of priorities in lhe been formulated with lhe high-prionty » e having a price tag of nearly $10 million. Bunday said the community indicated ina overall goals of the proposed 20 L. 0,1 should be to supjxrrt and improve education, improve school operations; save energ y address health and safely concerns; nnP?°Y handicap accessibility; improve athletic lau Hies; increase community engagement, an enhance lhe curb appeal of the schools. Survey responders said the highest pnon y is paving and drive improvements. The ne priority, and the lowest cost, is to replan win dows in the elementary school with more energy-efficient windows. The main grouping on the list of prionties is io modernize science and computer labs in lhe middle sc <>o , update the vocational education shops in me high school, install new boilers in al three schools and replace lhe roof on the elemen­ tary school addition. . Also on thc top-priority list arc replacing the high school |1(Xn and bleachers, the bathrooms'conccssion/tickct building near the football field, and It.pj;lcing <be track asphalt and surfaces. ' " A major expcndllUrc on the list is to pur­ chase new furnitUre for 33 Pervent the classrooms. AudiiOrjUIII lighting and sound improvements arv among thc high priorities, as is replacement of nudttonum scaling. Doors and hardware aho nced replacing, according to the community. »nd are h‘Sh 0,1 the priority list Finally respondents support­ ed the need |or tw0‘ncw sthool buses. Bunday and S(CVcn< ..poke about a second tier of priorities, with a cost of just over $6.5 million. A third tier tallies up ncar,y SL5 million and new fenciml around lhe baseball fields. b . P.K’rc Wcre also numbers for new athletic facilities including n 21 5(X)-square-fool com­ munity center priccd at $4.56 million. Committee members working on the new pro­ posal discussed a new team building, new multi-purpose gyIn in lhe e|cmen(ary, an addi­ tion to the high school gym. a wrestling room addition, and elevated indoor track and a fit­ GRAND MARSHAL, continued from pg. 1-----’ It’s l>een u lot of fun,’’ said Reid. “We've had Frank Zappa’s guitarist, a member of the Classics Four. Mr. Blues, who makes up impromptu songs about the riders. Acoustic Christmas, a band from Grand Rapids. We try to has c a wide variety of music — bluegrass, four-pan harmony, oldies groups and more.” “My goal is to keep helping out with the trolley as long ns 1 can.” said Reid. In addition to scheduling music for the trol­ ley during the holiday season, with the excep­ tion of a throe-} ear hiatus, Reid has scheduled musical groups for the Summerfest main stage since 1980. He also scheduled and pro­ moted Community Music Showcase at Arby’s from 1991 until 2001 and last year’s Community Concert series. “There was so much appreciation for w hat we were doing at Summerfest — that is how we got started at Arby’s,” said Reid. “We scheduled 250 concerts during 10 years at Arby’s. My dad, [ Don Reid] videoed all the concerts for (cable] television.” Throughout the years, Reid has also per­ formed two original dramas— one about Simon Peter and lhe other about Joseph. "T\e done diem inside and out," he said. “I've performed them in churches, and one time we did a live drama of Mary and Joseph that went through downtown, with sheep and donkeys, and llamas instead of camels. Wc had angels on the roof of lhe cinema. It was­ n't until afterward that we learned one of the angels was afraid of heights — we haven t seen her since,” he added with a chuckle. As the director of Love Inc. since Jan. I, 1984, Reid has helped spread Christmas cheer to hundreds, if not thousands, of people during the holiday season ihrough the agency ’s Christmas basket program. Whether serving as lhe director of Love Inc., performing in a drama, organizing and promoting concerts or helping Sania, Reid said he enjoys what he does because of peo­ ple's reactions. “I like to help Santa with [public rela­ tions].” he said. “I ask them if they believe in Santa or if they are skeptical what Sania has brought them over the years,” he said. “I like to see people laugh when Mr. Blues makes up a song... “People say a person has to be out of their mind to do all this, but it’s the only mind I have,” said Reid, who said he plans to keep planning concerts, working al Love Inc. and scheduling music for thc trolley as long as he is able because it gives him joy, as well. "My wife, Joyce, died two years ago and she was very supportive of all of this when she was alive.” said Reid. "With her passing, this kind of helps fill in some of lhe gaps. "I have a picture of my w ife with Santa and it is one of my prized possessions.” said Reid. "To do all of this, 1 have had to be over gen­ erous with my time, but she always supported me and 1 will never forget her for it " Hastings kicks off holiday season with celebration beginning tomorrow Christmas returns to Hastings this week­ end. The festivities start Friday. Nov. 30. with thc Hastings Holiday Hop downtown from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring free Victorian carriage rides, a manger and tree-lighting ceremony, caroling, live music, an arts and crafts show at lhe library' and more, and con­ tinues throughout the weekend with a pro­ duction of “Miracle of 34th Street” by the Thomapple Players, and lhe annual Hastings Christmas parade at 2 p.m. Saturday. During lhe Holiday Hop, participating downtown businesses will be decorated for the season, and many will offer light refresh­ ments for shoppers, as well as live music at some locations. Gift wrapping will be available at Our Favorite Things, 123 W. State St., with dona­ tions given to local charity and at the Christmas village set up inside the old Walker’s store next to Richie’s. While at lhe Christmas village, youngsters can visit with Santa and his elves, who will be serving hot chocolate. For an additional dose of old-fashioned Christmas charm, free horse-drawn Victorian carriage rides will be available, compliments of participating downtown businesses. Free rides on the Holley Trolley also will be available during the event and for lhe remainder of fhe holiday season. Special events during the hop will include a manger dedication on lhe Barry County Courthouse lawn and a tree lighting at Hastings City Hall al 8:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Hastings Downtown Business Team’s Holiday Hop, Hastings Public Library will hold its sixth annual Tiste of lhe Holidays and third annual Art at lhe Library', from 5 to 8 p.m. During lhe event. 27 local artists will be located around the library', displaying a variety of creative works that can be purchased for Christmas giving. After shopping, guests may stop in the library’s community room and taste holiday goodies that are traditions in many local households and vote for favorites The Thomapple Players will present "Miracle on 34th Street" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Friday. Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. I. Matinee performances will be given at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, in Leason Sharpe Hall inside the Barry Community Enrichment Center, located at 231 S. Broadw'ay. For tickets, call 269-945-2332 or visit Progressive Graphics on South Jefferson Street in Hastings. ness center. One person asked whether building mainte­ nance and upkeep for a ncW community cen­ ter was included in the $4 56 million estimate. It is not. The next tentative community meeting to discuss the propped bond issue is scheduled for Dec 12 at the high school In other business, the board unanimouslyapproved refinancing of the remaining bal­ ance on 2003 school building and site bonds. Tlte refinancing, a 7.444 percent savings, will reduce the district’s interest expense by $646,711 over the next seven years. Athletic Director Mike Mohn introduced nearly 30 scholar athletes from the fall season and congratulated them on their successes. He said lhe girls’ cross-country team had a cumu­ lative GPA of 3.513 and volleyball had a team GP/\ of 3.49, making both teams recipients of first team Academic All-State Team honors. Mohn said lhe cumulative GPA for the 30 stu­ dents honored at the board meeting is 3.55. Teacher Kim Nguyen and middle school principal Diane Talo spoke about n method of teaching called Strategic Instruction Model. Nguyen and other Delton Kellogg teachers were certified as SIM trainers recently and are bringing their expertise to the classroom. They may also bring their training expertise rium. . meeting, a «’CMd^ ‘ f:rst reading of । j buses near his to other school districts. Talo said students are being asked to have increased levels of higher-order thinking and problem solving. She said standardized test­ ing are changing to challenge students in these specific areas. “We are now prepared to rise to the occa­ sion,” said Talo. High school principal Stewart Schofield told the board that a humanities trip to Chicago for the senior class is being planned for the spring. Board member Jim McManus said the building trades house is ready for winter, arid students will be working inside the house. He said the project is on schedule. Marsha Bassett said lhe suicide prevention committee will host three speakers for a com­ munity parents night Dec. 10. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the high school audito- down He said a car once knocked over Ins mailbox while going around a sc^ ^.JThe man asked the board to do someth ng to du- cate people about safety issues. and rf• caught, thc large fine and points that could be put on their driver's licenses. । The meeting then went into closed session for contract negotiations and .student rein­ statements. .... 'Hie next meeting of the Delton l^cl,ogg Board of Education will be Monday. Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in lhe elementary school. AUDIT, continued from page 1-----‘'I started talking about our situation and they kept asking me. ‘What’s this guy’s name?’ I didn’t want to tell them.” • Approved $24,630 from the data process­ ing fund to purchase network switches from NuWave Technologies and installation servic­ es from Syekon, Inc. • Approved the waiver of adoption and other fees to pay spay and neutering fees on a revolving basis through the use of donated funds for adoptable animals at the county ani­ mal shelter to approved animal rescue organ­ izations. • Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Barry County Animal Shelter for the Carroll Petrie Foundation Dog Rescue Project. The approved agreement will provide grants from the Petrie Foundation to shelters that increase the number of dogs saved through relocation. • Approved a budget amendment reflecting several adjustments for insurance claim reim­ bursements and expenditures for cleanup of a sewer backup at the jail, for purchase of tacti­ cal uniforms, and for line-item transfers of funds between the general fund and several department budgets. • Approved transfers and disbursements in the amount of $633,021. •Acknowledged and supported the applica­ tion for grant funds from MSU Extension and the Great Lakes Integrated Science Assessment Center to establish a climate adaptation program planning for Barry County. • Approved the hire of Newman as the Barry County Animal Shelter director. Stopping for a school bus is the law by Dai id DcDeckcr Sljff Writer Area residents have recently expressed con­ cern over what they consider a trend of passing school buses when tiy buses have stopped to pick up or drop off scents. A Hastings rrsidenTi^kd the Bdnncr to say he witnessed severer vehicles going around school buses when the buses were stopped and had signals flashing, A Delton resident stood during public comment at last week’s board of education meeting to say his 7-year-old grand­ daughter was in danger because cars were going around the stopped school bus. He said one vehicle had even run over his mailbox. Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation into law July 3 that requires motorists to stop complete­ ly at least 20 feet from school buses that have turned on red flashing lights and engaged lhe stop arm when students are loading or unload­ ing. SB 1030 stales motorists shall remain slopped until the school bus deactivates its flashers and retracts lhe federally required stop arm and thc bus resumes motion. The law deletes a previous provision that allowed motorists driving through intersec­ tions, controlled by a traffic officer or a stopand-go signal, to pass a bus "at a reasonable and proper speed but no more than 10 miles per hour and with caution for the safety of passen­ gers getting on or off the bus." Parents are required to ensure children's safety when approaching or leaving a school bux. "It is the i^sponsibility of the parent or legal guardian to see that a child gets safely to and from the bus stop," states the Michigan Department of Education on its website, www.michigan.gov/mdc. "The school district provides transportation as a non-mandated service and establishes placement of the bus stops in accordance with the requirements of the law." The lights on a school bus used to notify other traffic of an upcoming stop must be acti­ vated 200 feet from lhe stop, and so, bus stops must be at least 200 feet apart. Thc website also says the primary concern is visibility of lhe bus to other traffic and the consideration of slop­ ping distances necessary for other motor vehi­ cles in order to accomplish safe loading and unloading of the children. In general, stale law requires 400 feet of clear and continuous visi­ bility on a highway or roadway where lhe speed limit is more than 35 miles per hour, and 200 feet where the speed limit is less than 35 miles per hour. According to the Michigan Secretary of State’s website, www.michigan.gov/sos, three points will be added to an individual’s driver’s license for both "disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign or improper passing” and for “failure to stop for a school bus or for disobeying- a school crossing guard." ' Current law also states that if a vehicle ille­ gally passes a school bus, the court considers it evidence the registered owner was lhe driver at the time of lhe incident. Sentencing guidelines show fines of $100 to $500 if convicted of illegally passing a school bus. Fine money goes to public libraries. The law also allows a court to assess convicted motorists a maximum of 100 hours of commu­ nity service to be performed at local schools. A woman went before the Barry County magistrate this week for driving around a stopped Hastings school bus. She received a $250 fine. The court will forward the civil infraction information on to the State of Michigan. She may now be facing three to six points on her Michigan driver’s license as determined by the Secretary of State. The annual Christmas parade, which will be led this year by grand marshal Steve Reid and feature a theme of "Joy to the World." will step off at 2 p.rn. Saturday, Dec. 1. The parade will march down State Street west to Church Street where it will turn south to Center Street then east continue to lhe old Felpausch parking lol. The Thomapple Players will present Miracle on 34th Street © Adopted by Mountain Community Theater from fhe novel by Valentine Daries. Based upon the Tlientieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. Nov. 29, 30, & Dec. 1 at 7pm & Dec. 1 at 3pm & Dec. 2 at 2pm in Leason Sharpe Hall Barry Community Enrichment Center 231 South Broadway, Hastings Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 lor senior citizens (62 and over) and students. Questions, call 269-945-2332 or 269 945 9249 ask for Doug THORRfiPPLE Ticketsavailable ill ad Vance Progressive Graphics All seats are $$ on Thursday for Dress Rehearsal ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ opens tonight EnIfchn^°.Tapple Players will present the Christmas classic, “Miracle on 34th street ’ thi- L ® Sunn, Cer>ter's Leason Sharpe Hall. Performance times are Thursday and Fridav at yt kend in the Bairv Pnmm Frida y al 2 Pm- Brian Reynolds will play Santa in the Thursday and Saturday afttjnXnSaU,,tW at 2 and^ n .. a riday and Saturdav inht They will share the stage Sunday afternoon. Here Susan r 1 \.pe.rforma”ces, and John m 7 P'm' nnd Sa^ ^y,e* (Cl Cote) and some of the elves (Alyssa Dipert and Tommy JohX "Ws" ^e!nt,k7'11 be The L 'aUS wil1 at the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 6 p.m. Saturday and uV’"' ' 0,1 ‘ ” Meff,U) ‘ or stop Inlo �The Hastings Banner — Thursday November 29. 2012 • Pay. 3 More than 400 turn out for Turkey Trot gonqftn ta r ■ • Thanksgiving Day started off on a healthy foot for 406 runners and walkers in the fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K at YMCA Camp Algonquin. The weather cooperated for the event with temperatures in 40s at the 8:30 a.m. start of the race, said Ryan Rose of the YMCA. Sponsored by the YMCA of Barry County, Pehnock Health and Wellness and the Bany County United Way. the event provides a fun venue for families to be active with divisions for runners, walkers and all ages, he said. As part of the race registration, more than 500 pounds of food was received for the Barry * families ^'jMg communit ■ Camp Algonquin rUnnerS and wa,kers wait in anticipation of the fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K on a foggy Thanksgiving morning near Winners of the Family Division 11- to 17-year-otd family division are (from feft) Mark. Tom. Jerry and Griffin Christensen. str Winners of the 2012 Turkey Trot 5K Run are Jacob Pratt and Brook Brenner. Winners of the 2012 Turkey Trot in the 10-and-under family division are (from left) Heather, Jonah. Brian and Allison Teed. Overall run winners were Jacob Pratt for the men and Brook Brenner among the HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE women. Walking winners were Dylan Johns and Ashlee Rizor. Fifty families participated in three divi­ sions to encourage all ages get involved, said Rose. Winners of the under 10 and under fam­ ily division were Brian, Heather, Allison and Jonah Teed. Winners of lhe 11- to 17-ycar-old family division were Mark. Jerry, Tom and Griffin Christensen. The adult family Division was won by Jerry, z\J and Mitchell Singleterry. Friday, Nov. 30 — November Reading Club concludes*. prcsch<x>l stun lime, enjoys dots. 10:30 a.m.; Taste ot the Holidays Recipe Exchange shares holiday treats; Art al lhe Library gilt show. 5 to 8 p in. Saturday, Dec. I — Lego Club has an Adventure in Lego land, holiday style, noon County Untied Way Food Bank. to 2 p.m.; pictures with Santa alter the Christmas parade. Monday. Dec. 3 — Taste of thc Holidays Recipe Exchange continues. Tuesday. Dec. 4 — toddler -story time enjoys snowmen. 10:30 a.m; young chess tutoring class. 4:30 to 5:30; genealogy club meets, 6 to X p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 5 •— 1st to 3rd Club lias fun with Christmas, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.. Library Book Club discusses 7’rnc .Snrm bv fl, ste Sandra Dallas. Call lhe Hastings Public Library for mote information. 269-945-4263 Winners of thn a ace (from left) A J, Mitchell and Je„y Sing|o|e,fy Ashlee Rizor Is thc winner of the adult walking division Call for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 �wion ■ SB State legislators 1°°^*.*° reform education - again Masked visitor . no point in makinglhe Sow that the election is over. Michigan s leg­ islators are using the lame-duck session to deal * Tory Holly of Lake Odessa snapped this photo of a backyard guest Holly said she thinks the critter was ousted by hunters, since his usual haunt is across the nearby channel on Jordan Lake. He left by twilight the day she took tho photo, and hasn’t been seen since. with some momentous issues. Iwo could drastically impact’thc education system may be up for consideration House Bills 5J and 6004 would change the way the state funds you I create a new type of school that would operate like a charter, draining significant resources from local school systems. House Bill <>00-1 would put thc Education Achievement Authority, currently operating in Detroit, into law and give that authority broad control over student education in every district and the physical use of all public that have no date, names or other informalion. We’re hoping readers can help us iden- Do you recognize these ladies (and one man in the left corner) who appear to be working on a float for the Christmas parade? Do you know where they are working? What can you tell us about this photo9 little more information about lhe event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; email news^'jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. The man in the white shirt in last week’s photo. ‘Amazing Grain.’ was reported to be Kenneth Kelsey, pictured with his bmlher in­ law. Ronald Lehman, said Ixhnian’s brother Harold and Kelsey’s daughter Jean Long. Both said the pair were pictured watching wheat be unloaded at the ”rain elevator that once stood at the southeast corner of Michigan and Apple streets in Hastings. Long said her dad may have been bringing in a load of wheal, or he may have just stopped to chat with his brother-in-law. |The childhood mem­ ories of Kelsey’s widow. Dorothy (Lilhrop) Kelsey, were published earlier this year in the 269-945-9554 think? Hen.- s your t hane.- to take pari tn an interactive public opinio,, IX)>| Vote on the <tu.--.nons posed each week by accesMup our website www ll- ,1 ll.nner.com Results will be tabulated amt reported thc following week, along wfc '%»' <|»i'"‘>"- Last week’s question: Santa • (’Ians, himself, has already been showing up in some citie*. just in time to pro­ mote (his week's popular ed restrictions on the number of charter schools that can be opened. And. if House Bills 5923 and 61XH are passed, it will open thc floodgates to Michigan schools have been under attack for sev­ eral years now by debating achievement with unlimited growth. Has the charter movement been so successful that the state should throw the public schools under lhe bus in favor of private operations? Or. done little to create a belter climate for students have we allowed years of underlying issues to impact lhe way we operate our schools? In a Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by poverty and violence, an exceptional pubic school classroom called Room 56 makes a case for increasing standards. The fifth-graders inside Room 56 arc largely from immigrant families, most live in poverty, and few speak English as their first language. Yet. they play Vivaldi, per­ form unabridged plays by Shakespeare, and go on to attend some of thc finest universities in the country. It’s their teacher, Rafe Esquith, who helps his students achieve these accomplish­ ments. How docs he do it? In his book. Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire, Esquith gives teachers and parents the tips, techniques, exercises, innova­ tions and the vision that’s made him one of the most celebrated teachers in the world. in his classroom, Esquith leaches his students to "be nice and work hard.” His students volun­ tarily come in early and leave late. They Icam to handle money with an in-class economic system. They read great literature, tackle algebra, take field trips all over lhe country and play baseball and rock ’n’ roll. But most of all. his students are treated with respect and arc challenged to engage in a world of ideas. In his book. Esquith states his concern with the deterioration of our culture. "We’ve created a culture that considers ath­ letes and pop stars more important than research scientists and firefighters, making it practically impossible Io develop kind and brilliant individ­ uals. "Yet we’ve created a different world in Room 56. It’s a world where character matters, hard work is respected, humility is valued and support for one another is unconditional. Perhaps when parents and teachers sec this, and realize that my students and 1 are nothing special, they will pci a few tdexs and take heart." For this week; Last week, the Hostess company maker of the iconic Twinkte - announced • Another success story- is the Khan Academy It’s a nonprofit education program with a goal of changing education tor the better by providing a free world-class education system* made avail­ able for anyone, anywhere. lhe academy’s resources arc available whether you’re a student, teacher, home-school­ The program is the work of MH’ and Harvard graduate Sal Khan. Khan says that so far, over 41 million adults and children around the world have learned from his special videos Iasi year alone Experts confinn that Khan’s step-by-step pr^ grams .mJ praciicc exercises, winch can be tai­ lored to a student's rale of learning, could rcvolulionize the traditional lecture driven school ,osl-’9 •'Cason? piece °' instruction, -1 -J Yos No silly slogans and measurement systems that have to achieve in. For years now. “we’ve allowed good teachers and parents to surrender to forces that sap their potential excellence,” says Esquith. "The demons are everywhere. Those who care deeply often feel outgunned by apathetic or incompetent administrators and politicians. Which means that expectations for children are often ridiculously low — meaning a child’s true potential will not be developed.” This isn’t lhe time to add more competition to an ailing public school system with even more pressure over their financial viability. We didn’t get into this mess in a few months — it’s taken years of abuse and mismanagement of lhe sys­ tem, so we should expect it will take some lime to get it turned around. ‘‘Young people in these struggling districts need a tinancially sustainable education system tor which it is possible for both students and teachers to succeed," warns Gov. Rick Snyder. "They need a system that efficiently directs lim­ ited taxpayer dollars toward smart, research­ based efforts proven to help all students perform at dramatically higher academic levels.’’ Sny der goes on to say, “We must embrace pro­ foundly different expectations of our schools, teachers and students. If we expect success, we must encourage them to thrive by providing a structure that shuns complacency and medioc­ rity." 3 In districts throughout the state, teachers find themselves frustrated with the system and par­ ents over the results, while politicians look for a •‘‘Capegoat to place the blame on a system that seems adrift from the reality that lhe system is broken. ' should look to Rafe Esquith and Sal Khan tor some of the answers to our quandary, lhe solutions won’t be found in a new funding mech- . °r Public education — it has more to do • setting higher standards, looking for innova-VrhPPr0Ui’hcS and scllin8 dwr citations of h^t adrTMrat0* >es, parents because k. n 3 maj°r ro,c in lhdr stu^nis success. miiu fir i’Stin£s scb°‘’l board and administration mo / ?v\a) l° SCt asidc ,heir ‘bHcreruxs and of anoth -r UP on the halfway mark students h °° ^’1*‘-’h means the current rent s L ‘VC an)U?d f,Ve nK’,Hhs ‘he eurX?d u rar ,o Ic,,rn ihc ma,erid ‘o pr7^dlu the next grade kvd. on student'Ve p,ac< our ,u“ attention ulk<done thu ii b°8!:c<* ll°"" ""It contract 'hc '"‘W for higher er, principal or adult reluming io the classroom to prepare yourself lor the new workplace. is it (txt early to be welcoming Santa Claus and lhe Christmas 0'.;. Siting at the impact these two'educators ment and increasing costs. However, experts are cautious to admit that "Black I nday’’Christinas sales, 100% say. charter schools. The surge was brought on when lhe stale lift­ constantly changing world? To subscribe, call us al: •■You’ll know instantly if a ' u gling in multiplying fraetmns. Leak and is now far ahead of lhe class, school buildings. These are major changes that should be inves­ tigated and debated in public so Michigan taxpay- more charter operations? Or are we afraid to challenge our schools to be more innovative in a What do you empowers teachers by g Ldata they should’ve had for yeitrs. havcon students. one might ask. “Is the problem ctorter vt public schools or is the tssue toned Should wc expect the problems facing Michigan s public schools to be solved by adding Bunner.] The Hastings BANNER ......... .. c" .. / .._ of mismanagement of lhe cts fully understand the impact these changes . cep s entire educational system? would have on local districts. They both may be One thing for sure, the debate is causing frasacceptable legislation, but a short legislative ses­ tration throughout the system - rathe than cre­ sion doesn’t allow enough time to fully under­ ating the kind of environment conducive tor a stand the implications. preat education. , Lime-duck legislative sessions can be the In a recent Hanner article about former super­ devil’s workshop. Current legislators don t have intendent Richard Guenther, we acknowledged the lime to fully study legislation, but they still his gift of leadership. are allowed the opportunity to push through bills “He was a straight shooter, not willing to pass (hat would never have chance ol passage under thc buck to anyone.” said one of his former normal circumstances. teachers. „, , Looking at the {lending legislation, one might Another teacher said. "He didn t want any question, "are legislators looking for a way to other school in the state to be better than ours. So • improve the quality of education or are they he set high standards for thc school and staff looking for a way to weaken teacher labor which set thc stage for the way he guided his unions?’’ ship.” For years now, Michigan legislators have been In the same publication, the lead article talked pushing the charter school movement as a way to about the Hastings teachers heading to fact-find­ solve long-term issues dealing with education. ing with the school board over contract negotia­ Michigan got into the charter school business in tions considered at an impasse. 1994 when it approved 12 charter schools. Since Across thc stale, school districts are in trouble then, the numbers have grown to 277, of which due to stale funding cutbacks, reduced enroll­ for-profit companies control 75 percent of all tify the people in lhe photos and provide a Send them... programs to take stu c * . understand working with them until they W j rently use. According to experts. House Bill 5923 would Christmas afloat Keep your friends and relatives informed and up to date with alt the local news from Barry County. h lhc cxefciscs. In his program. K rather than the community -based system w e cur­ know? Tile Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century ||istru(.,ive vide0 in basics is fundamena education by creating a student voucher system that would impose a statewide funding district, Were dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our stall' members that represents Barry County. 11 you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsnxvm Hastings Banner. 1351 X. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Mt 49058; or email news<?«j/idgraphics.com. Please include inionnation such as where and when lhe photo was taken, who took lhe photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. do bills t rat 'fcorc grounding reqfnredinMfcteF"^;1;^,,. Khan’s program emphasizes mastery of a sub­ “■mmttotj'’and our once aeain i,, t , irK hoard a, the X u becomes solvent 'Ud al‘ "" and did lnt|e to o. \*n lh ^,nujtvial decline hfXhXV'" lh'invvllilb|e. l.uf, all hut now ,s (J, ( > 01 blame to go around. -gether erences and s0 wc can ret hn-V . \?Ur ln,n,eiJ';‘tc problems ject. "It you barely understand pre algebra, there’s bred Jacobs vice nr. _________ ce PtvMdem, J-Ad Graphics �■ * 0 Tho Ha’it-rgs Oonnftf — Thursday. November 29, 2012 — Page 5 Sunf/M woman stabbed at friend's house A Sunli1'.111 '! hou5c ■ 'Pent Monday night at » who ap, -"“•O.lcs.a «,» stabbed by »" *,r. Pp4r'"'ly up,el with the ho«n ‘ police Lake OJ<rS-’. cfl|l m thc । ' ’Crs responded Nov. 27 to •» 1 ’ iust ofT TUn‘Kc*(xxl Mobile Estates, loc’1 ^bing. r J,^c Street, fornpossibk -1 , t|)C 2 Officers /n bl’ bcen Mahi? ? Sunfickl McCauley was among the finest woman, wl>®» mul,iP><: had times. n,C aO.2 nad 'he scene sa Police Chief in his vehicle* serving in Barry County courts To the editor Rreli^R. "'""Z individuals Save served the recnen.r *,tTy Sount> community with little Ike„g. n a? thcseare som'of Il,cPeople * >*pt in nty thoughts Thanksgiving Day. "T\'hc "On- Pa,rick 11 McCauley, nienuoned bnefly as follows i„ the most recent Michigan Bar Journal-. "... of Kalamazoo died Sept. 12. 2012. He was hom • graduated from thc University of ‘ Rkivan Law .School, and was admitted to the Bar in 1954.” That s it. A life on lhe bench of some twen­ ty-odd years, having handled the trials and sentencings of hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals warrants two meager sentences in the gospel tor Michigan lawyers. Judge McCauley is one of only six Barry County judges I had the honor of appearing before over some 13 years of work here as a prosecutor. McCauley was a visiting judge for Judge Richard Shuster, lie was a good, honest, humble and humorous man. Judge McCauley was the closest judge I have ever known to die likes of the feu other Barry County judges before whom I appeared — the closest one could ever ask of a perfect judge. Whatever your side or standing, you ness was finished. Judge Patrick McCauley was a good, hum­ ble and honest man. with a quick smile and a kind manner. He served Barry County well and deserves to be remembered for his serv­ ice, and for what he brought to our bench when he presided here. Shane McNeill, Woodland (Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. brings appreciation agreement. The resolution, approved unanimously by the Hastings City Council during its meeting Monday evening, was approved earlier this month by the Rutland township board. In his written communication to the coun­ cil. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said, “We look forward to this final step in the process of developing and approving the agreements. These agreements represent thc culmination of many, many hours of hard work by many well-intentioned individuals seeking to do what is very’ best for our collec­ tive community. They certainly represent a ’win-win’ outcome for all involved.’’ Thc resolution approved by the city and township includes three components: First, letter of agreement defining thc project in thc Rutland Charter Township/City of Hastings Urban Senices and Economic Development Agreement as consisting of water and sewer mains extended to the site of a new hotel being constructed in thc township just outside of the city limits; second, the urban services and economic development agreement to allow the city to provide urban services to the initial service district, which will include lhe site of thc new hotel and property owned by thc township and east of that site toward the city limits; and. third, an escrow agreement placing lhe urban services and economic development agreement in escrow until the project is completed. hi other business, the council: • Approved a request from Rick Plite bf Kisscross Events for a variety of accommo- To thc editor: Recently at ray work. a Inan caUed and ordered a pizza. 1 knew nothing about him, other than his name was Jesse and he liked pepperoni, bacon and ground beef on his pizza. . When he came to pick it up, he ran into an old friend who also had ordered a pizza. They started talking, and I couldn’t help but hear their conversation. Jesse was in the mil­ itary and was getting sent to Afghanistan on a nine-month deployment. He also had a very young boy at home and, when he would return, his boy would be just over 1 year old. I didn’t get a chance but want to thank Jesse for what he s doing for this country. (And 1 apologize for his pizza having no ground beef; we had run out.) Courtney Sheffer, Delton GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastily Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. dations to allow the 2013 Founderx'BarryRoubaix Killer Gravel Road race to begin and end in Hastings Saturday. March 23. 2013. and hold a street party, including a beer tent, in conjunction with thc event. Plite estimated the event could draw up to 4.000 people to the city. Thc council unanimously approved a motion to allow plans for the event to proceed under direction of city administration. • Approved amendments to the city’s 2012­ 13 fiscal year budget to reflect changes in revenues and expenditures during thc first quarter of the fiscal year relating to thc con­ tinuation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Assessment program, due diligence regarding to the city’s possible assumption of responsibility for Riverside Cemetery, adjustments due to thc Michigan Avenue bridge project, and the Library Fund for Operations and Capital Improvements. • Accepted the resignation of Timm Oyer from the Hastings Public Library Board of Directors. • Approved a motion awarding a bid for engineering services and water main con­ struction projects to Williams & Works in an amount not to exceed $29,975, as recom­ mended by Tim Girrbach. director of public services. • Passed a motion approving the following sales and purchases as recommended by Girrbach: a bid for the sale of the 1993 Ford Super Duty Dump Truck to Thomapple Lake Estates for $12.5000; lhe sale of the 2001 Chevy pickup truck to Knowlco for S7.5O1; lhe purchase of a 2012 four-wheel drive utili­ ty truck from Henkel Auto Group for $47,952. without trade-in; and, the purchase of the two four-wheel drive pickup trucks from Berger Chevrolet for $73,222, without trade-in ’ See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. Police Department by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer After years of negotiating, the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township have signed a resolution allowing thc municipali­ ties to move forward with an urban services Pizza order • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. the suspect.” Lake Odessa Police were assisted in the investigation by Michigan State Police. Ionia County Sheriff’s Department and the Lansing City approves urban services agreement with Rutland twp. knew with Judge McCauley that both sides would get a fair shake. He would do his best with whatever was presented. And in the end. you. your client, the defendant and the People would feel as though they had been listened to and heard fairly. With Judge McCauley, whether it had been a few weeks ora few’ months since his last sit­ ting in forJudge Shuster, he would remember something about most everyone he came in contact with, either on the bench or back in chambers, and make a point of asking after that person, and then actually listening to thc response. Judge McCauley was an at least partially retired jurist when he would do his Barry County gigs, and could always be expected to talk about his “back in thc days” lime as a boxer — after thc morning’s busi­ “Thc victim had no relationship at all with lhe suspect; she wa*» obviously nt the wrong place at lhe wrong time,’’ said Bender “Il is believed the intended victim was actually the homeowner who had a past relationship with Mark Bender. The suspect, 38-year-old Daniel Hank Surline of Grand Ledge, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of assault with intent to murder; home invasion, first degree; aggra­ vated stalking; and domestic violence. He is scheduled in Ionia County District Court Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m. Thc victim, Emily Faul of Sunfield, was transported by ambulance lo Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where she is listed in stable condition, PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits ( Know Your Legislators: ) Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. 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MI J Trv-'-by ev-emne Bibtestudy 6p.m. with Rc' Cdvvn Kidd.i Intemtol in knowmj uhw about our church? l*1vd e frel wcl- IroJerxhtp training to ijH one cf Um<c murKrv l’.nror Ci.u k 269-979 8618; (313) SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHI RCH MO57.M) cf. OF DF LION 7025 Mih R*l - TO- Box 4<W. U V ner^M:loRaAS.M-43).Dc!i.>n. Ml 4<Xm6 Roga ChiPunl, :5I7» 2'M-9J9U Suixlrc Wnxhip .Scoter H>M) -»,n «•’ 11 3*’ amNursery arci ChiMrcn's M«nisli> Dwrutay meht *,:sJ prayer fame 6:V) p tn to 7 P,n id Blankenvh.p (1^41)269.045-1)27. 9275 .$ M 17 Hwy , Dowling. Ml 49(1*0 Rrv Ry.'n Wieland- Sun­ days - 9.30 uni Dadition.il Wonlup Scrvuc 11 xnl ConUmpc,ran St-rvi-.v. Sunday School and Nursrt) available during both un­ ices (Summer Schntulc • Adult j")6 Notth Broad*Timm Oyer. Px*mr. Sunday Sfhwl 945 xm. Morniff Worship Senice Surclay School '» a m . Wonhip & Children*' Ihogram' 10 a n ) Youth 11RST RAITIST CHURCH F. Wwdlj*n HA»une< Dan Cumc, Sr Ppm >f. Jo»hMi«.ror. Yiwih Piste*. Nurday S/okx-- 9 15 a nt Sunday Schoo! for all ngv" l» 30 . m Worship S-.rxicr: 6 pm Fxeniag Scnic/. Jr. You(h Croup 5 7 pm. <K Sr Hifh Youth Group 7-9 P-m WeJiK-sday, Family Night 6-30 pm. A*.mx Bihfc Study. Pranc and Prayer Cull Church Office 948-WXM for inferr-^en un MOPS. Children's Choir, Sp-.its Mmistric' Group. Community Breakfast* and more! Cal! Iht church office at (269) 721-8077 (M<W b 9 xm -12 p m.), e mail officewmei.net or uww counirychapchimc.orj; <htip. vv w w xountryc hipelumc otg-'> for more information S UNIS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving) Sunday services rath week; 9 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion thc 2nd Sunday of each month at th:; venire), 10 am. Holy METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Man, Woodland. Ml 4889? Rt Rev. David T. Hintwick. The church phone number is 269-795­ • (269 J 3674061 Pastor Gary Simmon*. Sunday Worship 9-15 2370 and the rectory number tv 269­ 948-9327. Our church ueb«ite is hnp: 'trax to'andrcvvinatthiav. We PLEASANTVIEW are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rn«l Dowling. Ml 49050 Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chime'*. PraiM.- Band. Quilting Communion (each week), lhe Ro. tor of Ss Andrew & Matthias is WOODI AND UNITED The United Episcopal Church of Pastor. Steve Olmstead. North America and use the 1928 (016) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service 9J0 a m.; Sunday School 11 am.: Sunday Evening Book of Common Prayer at all our CHI R('HOI CHRlsr <41 N Michigan Ave.. Ib'hng' Mmister Collin Pmk<oii. Pho** 269-945-29)8 Sunday a m.: Worship 11 * nt Wednesday HAS-nNGS FIRST JiNin n METHODIST CHI RUH yr) W. Green Street. Ha'ttngx M* 400<S. Pastor Iko Sp«Otfice Phone (269) 915-9574 OOice ho«« arc M^hy-Tharulay 9 xm -3 p m . Friday 9 xm toiwon Sunday morn­ ing worship hour> 8 45 a,n' Tmlhioaal Worship: 1° a,n Refn -hmcnb. If 45 am. Contcmpomry Worship- 5th Sunday Worship at 10 am Sunday Scliool for PreK 5th and Nursery Care (infants through age 4) is available during both worship services. Share thc I J>iht Soup Kitchen serves a free meal ,n>m 5 to 6 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hasting*. Telephone 269-945-9121. Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie Sunday : Nursery and tod­ dler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. A'rx/ Starting... f^ov. 25— Worship Stnice 9:15 and Children's Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade}. Worship Service; 10:45 am A Children's Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and Senior High Youth Group 6.1)0 p.m . and several adult small group opportunities. Wednesday Mid-Week nt 6JO p.m.: Pioneer Club. 4 years through 5th grade. Adult*: Marriage Eorichmcnt Class. Women's Prayer Group and a Men's Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50t) Bible Study al 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy 's, 1130 a.ni. Tin rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 xm. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard CHURCH 301 E State Rd . P.O. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Scott Pncc. ‘ Phone. 269-948-0900. WELCOME CORNERS Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ Website: wv, wJifegaiecc.com. Sun­ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 945-4995. Church Website: www. day WorJiip 10 am. Wednesday HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml : hopeum org. Church Fix No.- 269- 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. 8I8-OOO7. Phone 945-2654 Worship Sers ices' Sunday. 9:45 a m ; Sunday School. Treasurer. Linda Bcl>on 10 45 im day 9 am to 2 pm Sunday Morn­ 805 S. Jcffcrxoa. Rt-v Richard 4:30 Alhne, I’xstor Saturday p n . Sunday M.usc* 8 am. and 11 a m.: ConfetMoaSaturday 3J0-4T5 Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ 5 to 7 pan.: Sunday evening service 6 pm. SonShine Prvschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru Muy), Tur«u. Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pro; Tuesday 9 am Men's pan. Bible ST. CYRIL’S sen cd i Richard Altine. A mission of St Pa-ior nt the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Study Ro*c (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr High Youth (meal served! (October thru May). Catholic Church. Hastings. Mavs Wednesday 7 pm ■ Prayer Meeting Sunday- at 9 30 am. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rnndall Bertrand Rd. COMMUNITY BAPTIST Pador Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday Ijfe Group 6:30 p.m. Secretary- Church ing: 9.30 am Sunday School. 10'45 um Morning Worship: Sr. Hi. Youth ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH 502 Ei't Grand. Hastings; Floyd Hughes. Pastor. Myron Huebner, School 9;30 a.m. Worship Tunc Music. Sunday Services: 10 a.nt. 10:30 a in. Youth activities: call for Sunday Schoo! (all ages); 11 xm. information. Worship Service; 6 p.m Evening GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Duan er Gixi’s Grace with us' Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Dec. 2 - Worship Service S and 10.45 xm. Sunday School 9:30 xm Ike. 2 • Jail Worship 1 pan.; High Schoo! Youth Group 6 p.m.. Men <5c Women's Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Dec. 3 • Women of Faith Dinner Outing 5:30 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7.30 p.m. Ike. 4 • Brothen of Grace Dinner Outing 6:30 p.m. Vision Team Meeting 7 pm. Dec. 5 Worthsaichers Bible Study 10 □.nt; Advent Supper 6 p.m.; Advent Vespers 7 p.m.; Sarah Circle Chrbtnus Party 8 p.m. Dec. 6 • Clapper Kids Bel! Choir 3:45 p tn.; Middle School Youth Group 5 pan.; Grace Notes Bell Choir 5:45 p.m.; Stewardship Committee Meeting 6 p.m: Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http^'.Vwu discover-grace on; Service; 7 pm. 'Ihursday. Bible QUIMBY UNITED tor additional information. M-79 East PO. Box 63. Flattings, Ml 49058 Pastor Rev. Bryce Fcjfhncr .616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11:15 a in. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange, H*y. M-66 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE south of CHURCH Mich. 6D»PirAcil Road. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Plume 269­ 948-2330. Pastor * Home 269-945­ 4356. bju 1633 fa sbcplnbal net. Sunday School 945 xm.; Woiship Service 10 45 am , Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Study and Pray er. Call 269 948-2673 METHODIST CHURCH Assyria Rd. Nashville. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10-30 a.m. 6 p.m; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A: girk ages 4 12. Pastors David and Ruse MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616­ 731-5194. 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pxsior. Sunday Services: 8:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. II am. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children's Worship available during both services. Xfisit us online at vvxvvv.firstchurchhasungv.or)’ and our web log for sermons at: hupJ/hastingspresbytcrian.blogspot.com. Friday -9am Picklebali. Saturday • 10 30 a m. Praise Team. Monday 4 p.m. Picklebali; 7 p.m. Knit Wits. Wednesday • 4 p.m. Pickleball. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses: 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Hhastings 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings flexfab Keith Buehler 3t’iC LIFEGATE COMMUNITY Service 6 pm.. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesdo nights 6:3ft pm TonaidHV- ^»hrnMr___ Sundas morning . n.m with nursery' por. < Ou.hb’e and 11 3 >n with nursery. prt..M.-hool and kids’ church avail- Niela BiHe Study 7 pm COUNTRY CHAPEL t NITED MEI HODLST CHURCH CHI RCH OFTHE NUARENT. 1ft 45 a m, Eteniog Senia- 6 p.nt. WedocsiUy Evening Sen ice 7 p m. 1074 S. Stare ... 4‘XHx Phone 269 '45-.- _ Gnpbitn 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 DOSLEY D'WW' 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 BATTLE CREEK, Ml HASTINGS, M| . Norval E. 'Dialer, age 87. of Hastings, passcd away November 21. 2012 at Woodlawn Assisted Living in Hastings. He was born February H, 1925 in Freeport, thc son of John and Anna (Roush) Thaler. Norval attended Freeport High School, graduating in 1942. He honorably served in the US Army Air Corp, as a aerial gunner during World War II. After the war Norval worked at the Freeport Creamery. He was a co-owner of Freeport Supply Hardware in the early 50s until 1976. Norval was the Barry’ County Clerk from 1976 until his retirement in 1988. Norval and Norma were married on July 10, 1945. He was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church. Norval held several Barry County government positions. He was a board member and volunteer for lhe BarryCounty Habitat for Humanity. Norval also served as treasurer for many organizations. He had many interests that included, hunt­ ing, fishing, golf, boiling, softball, playing cards, singing and travel. Norval was preceded in dead) by his wife. - Ronal<^ ”-l>; Armbruster, age 95. of Battle Creek, died Sunday, November 25. 2012 at the Good FREEPORT. Ml - Keith Buehler, of Freeport, passed away November 26, 2012, at his home, with his family at his bedside. Keith was bom August 8. 1927 on the fam­ ily farm in Freeport, the son of Forrest and LuVada (K archer) Buehler. A lop ten mem­ ber of the graduating class of 1,944 at Freeport High School. Keith was a dairy* farmer and hardware service man at Freeport Supply, where he earned the title of Freeport's Fix II Man. Keith will be remem­ bered as a jack of all trades, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards with family and friends, and participating in trac­ tor pulls at Freeport Homecoming Days. Keith excelled at softball, earning a member­ ship in the Freeport Softball Hall of Fame. A former boy scout and 4H leader, Keith was a former member of the Freeport Historical Society, the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department and a life member of the Knights of Pythians. On January 17. 1948 in Lacey, Keith mar­ ried thc love of his life, Nyla VanSyckle, who ‘ Samaritan Hospice Residence. Ronald was bom. February 21. 1917 tn Sanborn. MN to Fred J. and Mary D. (Dammann) Armbruster and was a 19_v4 graduate of the Sanborn Public Schools and was first in his class. Ronald came to Battle Creek in 1962 from Philadelphia. Ronald served with the occupational forces of the US Army in Japan until J 947. He began his studies in mechanical engi­ neering at the University of Cincinnati and received his bachelor of science from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1957. Ronald had been employed by thc Ault & Wiborg Co. of Cincinnati, the Wright Aeronautics Co., Black Clawson Co. of Hamilton. OH, thc Continental Can Co. in Chicago and Newark, the Baldwin-LimaHamillon Co., the Crown Cork and Seal Co. and retired in 1979 after 17 years of service for lhe E.W. Bliss Co. of Hastings, and then worked for the Vermont Marble Co. until 1982. ‘ Ronald was a past president of the Battle Creek Engineering Society, past president of from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Jim was the manager of the Hastings Airport for more than 20 years. He loved avi­ ation and also enjoyed hunting and lhe Michigan Engineering Society, a member of lhe Urbandale Planning Council, past Chairperson of the Battle Creek Alliance of Neighborhood Councils, a member of the ’ Tau Bela Pi National Honor Society and’ a member of the First Congregational Church. Ronald held an engineering license in Ohio and held seven engineering patents. Ronald traveled extensively in his work, he worked in Russia, Poland, Germany, England, /Xustralia, Africa, Japan, China, Mexico, France, Puerto Rico, Canada, Hawaii and South America. Ronald became a licensed pilot al the age of 79; he also enjoyed music and played trombone in a Big Band. Ronald is survived by his daughters, Judy Cottrell of Wyoming. MI and Debra Noha of Edwards, CO; a son. Ronald Bliss of /Anchorage, AK; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a brother, Willard Armbruster, of South Dakota and many lov­ ing nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen M. Cummins, i^ 1968 and Ella A. Tyler, in 1992, and brothers, Morris and Floyd Armbruster. Funeral services will be held II a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at thc Bachman Hcbble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek. Memorials may be given to the First Congregational Church or the Good mushrooning. He was a long time member of the Hastings Samaritan Hospice. Please visit Ronald’s web page at www.bachmanhcbble.com. Norma on January 21.2008; three brothers and five sisters. He is survived by hjs daughters. Linda (Joe) Alberding. Suc ’UoTin) Biermacher; grandchildren. Scott Wilcoxson. Collin (Heather) Wilcoxson, Sarah (Mike) Garcez and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 26, 2012 al Freeport United Methodist Church, 175 Cherry St, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneGilhome.net. James D. Cool FREEPORT, MI - James D. Cool, age 62, of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at his resi­ dence. He was bom November 24, 1949 in Hastings, the son of James A. and Dorothy R. (Woods) Cool. He attended and graduated survives. Other members of his family include their children. John (Barb) Buehler of Freeport. Bonnie (Anu and) Ranguetteof Hastings! and Jerry (Kimberley) Buehler; a sister. Betty Usbome of Freeport; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; a brother. Milton and sister-in-law, Joyce Buehler; sisters, Vivian Vierk and Velma Humphrey; a brother-in-law, John "Stub" Usbome Jr.; and a nephew, John Usbome 111. A funeral service will be conducted at Beeler-Gores Funeral Home in Middleville, on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at II a.m.. Chaplain Amy Young, officiating. Burial will take place in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Freeport Historical Society or Pennock Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.beclergoresfuneral.com to view Keith's online guest book, or to leave a condolence message for Keith’s family. Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister. Rebbecca Reed and brother. Rodney Cool. Jim is survived by a son, Andrew Cool of Freeport; sister's. Rosemary Count (Ray James) of Delton and Lory Biermacher of Middleville and many nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held At a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to charity of one's choice. . Arrangments are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory Spetoskey helps Davenport to first National Tournament With a team made up almost entirely of players from West Michigan. Davenport University’s Women’s Volleyball team made its first appearance in the NAIA National Tournament Nov. 17. Sophomore Ixxie Spetoskey, a 2011 Lakewood High School graduate, stepped in as a defensive specialist this season for the Panthers. Soon after the Viking varsity team took part in the Class B State Championship. Spetoskey stepped on lhe court for Davenport in Ldi Crosse, Wise. Her and her teammates fell 25-22, 25-23, 25-12 to No. 21 ranked Viterbo University in the opening round of the national tourna­ ment. Spetoskey had 11 digs and a kill m the loss. Kelsc Moon, the Panthers’ lone senior, led her team with ten kills and ten digs. Amber Getty, a Wayland graduate, had 29 assists for the Panthers. Nicole Chase from Caledonia had eight kills. It was only the third time all year that thc Panthers tell ln thrcc sets. Davenport set a GlHm ,O°. reS0K1 W*,h “S 32 Viell,ril'S ,h‘S tall under head coach Megan Lenhart. osk(.e>' ^nd on the Panther theTeam wi*4 ‘l'SiS,S ilnd founh me ti.am with 254 digs Getty had 1.229 assisLs lo k.ad th„ knil onVd Ch:ise h:,“11 Kins on the season. 3« See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. Call anytime for Hastings Banner ads J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 269*945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �g Cal'ey» lawmakers offer plan to refofBi personal property tax BETTER bridge in Barry county by Gerald Stein Republic**'"' NORTH 84 3 *:K42 A K Q 10 5 3 EAST £ K Q 10 5 *:Q 10 6 5 4: A 9 7 6 2 V: A 8 7 ♦: 8 7 3 ♦: 8 7 ♦: Q 2 4: J 6 2 Lead: ’’'“Both Callcy Randv P Senate Boiler ulChardvi,,c and 1- w ho presented thc Rick S„yd„ have been at work o' group Of l»*n’?„ reduce rhe bu,7 94 "y equ'P'''cvc'"1 tiers t<> j** Gov. Brian cm' 8m'Mh’ according W Majority 4: J ▼: J 9 3 ♦: A J 109 65 4 . «<• with a bipartisan '■'“kehohlers to Job Providers while minimizing r ,n units of government. rely on PPT rev­ enue. Suppo^ °’<ne p|an inc|udc (| Fraternal Order oPolice. Police Officers K4 North 14 East Pass South 34 Pass Pass 3f Pass their coninK"'v Jar-old lax meat. The l«" y and House Speaker Dealer: North Vulnerable: North/South keep r<'™urd by > .'hough J The PPT ’’^hKluMrial ,,b|I>,0'',,cr'- r*>r SOUTH: 4: ""'lined o„ begin until any appro'**1 p ♦:K 4: n^they Tuesday » fc;„10my m,)v, MichigJ" ’ * oersonul pr, reforming Ranges XuM 4: WEST The Hact.-ngn Banner - Thursday, November 29, 2012 - Page 7 If <R> Association of ^n and the Michigan professional FireLightvnj Union, said Calles in a press release made available Tuesday. West Pass Puss The proposal docs not impose a ncw Ux Today's bridge column continues the bidders' dilemma. To bid or not to bid is certainly the question on today's hand. If you hold the East or West hands in today’s auction, would you be willing to jump in with a bid. or would you be willing to let the North/South team bid away to a part score, even though it sounds like they have a misfit? It is a dilemma. What are lhe options here? With North/South vulnerable. North opened the bidding with I 4 with 15+ points. East, with a Eve-card spade suit, elected to pass, feeling that lhe spade suit was not that good for an over­ call. Remember, East, you are only at lhe one level. South responded with if after East passed, promising at least four diamonds and at least six points. With only seven points, and having heard nothing from partner East, West passed with four hearts and four spades and seven points. North's second bid of 34 promised at least six clubs and belter than opening count of 12 or 13 total points. By this time. East should have awakened and smelled the coffee. It appeared that North/South were in the minor suits, struggling to find a fit together. Did East regret not having bid the one spade bid when the level was low and the danger was even lower? To bid now at lhe threc-levcl would lake a lol of courage. East, unfortunately or fortunately, passed again. With seven diamonds in his hand. South placed lhe contract at 3f, and all passed. West, on lead, had listened to lhe bidding and knew that the minor suits belonged to North/South. The majors must belong to East/West. A good logical approach provided West with lhe K4 for his Reimbursement funding to local units of gov­ ernment would come from a portion of the existing L’sc w,Ucn is paid on out-of­ state purchases. Losses to the state’s General Fund due to the redirection of a portion of the Use Tax would be made up with savings real­ ized through expiring certificate tax credits. “This is a fiscally responsible strategy that helps to lay the groundwork for a more pros­ perous future,’’ Calley said. “Ifs an excellent compromise that balances lhe lax-relief needs of job providers with the revenue needs of our communities and schools. Michigan has come a long way in lhe past two years but we’re not content. We must eliminate obstacles to growth like the PPT. so that more families can get better jobs. Reducing this unfair burden on job providers will attract investment and expand local lax bases. This is a critical step that keeps Michigan on the right track." The plan proposed on Tuesday would pro­ lead, the top of a sequence, promising lhe Q4 to his partner. With three small spades in the dummy. East signaled an encouraging sign with the 74. promising something in his hand. When the J 4 fell from the South hand, however. West needed to change lhe next lead to a heart. Leading the second spade would provide a ruff for South, a chance to draw trumps, use the clubs to throw away all of thc losers in the South hand, and claim 12 tricks. vide reimbursement rates to most local units of government at 100 percent for police, fire West saw the J4 fall, and he wisely elected not to lead another spade to his partner, but to lead a heart to his partner’s AV. keeping North/South to 11 tricks and a part score of 150 points. covers school debt, according to a press release from lhe governor’s office. "The PPT is a tax thit punishes job creation while providing essential support for local Did East/West miss a tremendous opportunity to compete in this auction? Suppose that East had bid one spade as an over-call immediately after North’s 14 opening bid. While thc spades were not spectacular, yet there were five of them, and there were other points in thc other suits as well. Now South could have bid 24 if he dared. With just a long diamond suit, no fit in clubs, vul­ nerable as well. South might have passed. West, having heard the spade bid by partner East, knew enough to compete to the 24 level. Now the bidding had changed this hand considerably. Now EastAVest had found a nine-card spade fit. and if North had bid 34, East would have bid 34, probably ending the auction. Three spades in thc East/West versus three in a minor? That is lhe question. While lhe Easl/West team had little chance of making three spades, yet they would have been extremely competitive, would have bought the auction, and would have taken away thc minor suit misfit from the North/South team. Even if North/South had continued to bid. they would have found that they had to bid at the four-level, and it would have been highly unlikely that they would have bid to the five-level and game in a minor suit. East/West could have interfered with the bidding to their advantage, and even though they would likely have gone down one trick, it would only be a mere 50 point gain for the North/South team. There are limes, especially early in the auction, that a one-level bid is a good bid. Your partner might have your missing cards for a Golden Fit in your suit, and you might steal away a bid that might have gone^to lhe North'South team uncontestcd. Keep bidding in Barry County. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspai.com) CRIMINAL DEFENSE PROBLEMS? 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Bob Kollar, CEO. and Tom DcBlasis. vice president of domestic aftermarkets sales, accepted the award at EPWI’s conference in Colorado. acres of hops and a full processing center to service a network of growers in thc surround­ Health Services, has ing area. successfully com­ pleted the require­ ment to become cer­ tified ns a Fellow' of the College American of represents history ol Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities for45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-anangenient Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated n w w.girrbachfuneralhome.net • David Mullenberg and Jeffrey Kcessen of Discovery Financial have been awarded lhe Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation, allowing them both to provide fiduciary advice to retirement plan trustees. Discovery Financial provides retirement planning to executives and business owners in a variety of industries with offices in Ada and Hastings. professional achievement and an ongoing commitment to excellence in health care. • Unirie DeDecker. RN. has received certi­ Earning the FACHE credential involves ful­ filling multiple requirements covering both fication as a healer and as a trainer in energy medicine through the nonprofit Healing in America. She has opened VVoodsEdgc every three years. 269-945-3252 • Jeff and Bonnie Steinman and Nunzino Pizza of Hop Head Fanns in Hickory Comers have received verification from the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program for their farmstead and cropping systems. The Steinmans and Pizza worked with a local technician to become verified by adopting environmentally sound land man­ agemem practices. Hop Head Fanns has 15 • Carla WilsonNeil, chief operating officer of Pennock fessional development and recertification ■ • Taxpayers claiming the eligible manufac­ turing PPT exemption will have to pay the ESA. School aid fund and school debt PPT losses will be fully reimbursed, and reim­ bursement will begin in fiscal year 2016. ing efforts as community stewards and lead­ ers. Coleman has served on thc Pennock Health Service Board of Trustees since 2003 academic experience and professional and community involvement. Once certified, can­ didates commit to continuing education, pro­ 328 S. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058 manner as undercurrent law. However, a “met­ ropolitan authority" will receive thc revenue generated by the metropolitan areas’ compo­ nent for distribution to local taxing units as replacement for reduced PPT revenue. • Local revenue will not be distributed by the slate, but instead by a metropolitan authority with statewide jurisdiction. Funds generated by the metropolitan areas compo­ nent lax will lx- funds of lhe metropolitan authority, and not state funds subject to the legislative appropriations process. • The change in the Use Tax will be "rev­ enue neutral" and w ill not increase total stale and local taxes levied in Michigan. The levy will require statewide voter approval before taking effect. • The metropolitan authority will distribute the metropolitan component lax revenue to local units as replacement for reduced PPT revenue. Initially, the replacement will equal 80 percent of the non-police/fire/ambulance loss. Over time, a growing percentage of the reimbursement will be based on thc amount of industrial real property in the taxing unit. exempt taxpayers at a rate needed to replace all of the lost PPT revenue that otherwise would have funded police, fire and ambu­ lance services from their general fund. • Hastings Manufacturing Co. was named Vendor of lhe Year by Engine and Performance Warehouse as announced by status both a Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Dircctor • In order to reimburse thc locals for PPT losses, a portion of the state use fax currently going to lhe general fund will be dedicated to reimburse locals for PPT revenue losses. The use tax will continue to be capped at 6 per­ cent. • The state general fund and the school aid fund will be reimbursed for the loss of the Use Tax revenue by thc savings on the certifi­ cated credits that are expiring. • The local use tax component provides a mechanism for distributing certificated credit savings to locals that is not subject to the annual legislative appropriations process. The proposal calls for levying a new “metropoli­ tan ureas" component of the existing Use Tax on a statewide basis to generate replacement revenue for PI’T reductions. At the same time, the state component of the use tax will be reduced by the amount of the metropolitan areas component so that total state and metro­ politan areas use taxes will never exceed the current 6 percent rate, which is constitutional­ ly limited. Under the plan, about I cent to 1.5 cents of thc 6-ccnt use lax will be used for PPT reimbursement. • The 6 percent use tax will continue to be paid by businesses and consumers in die same BUSINESS BRIEFS Health c a r « Executives. Fellow S796137 vide full replacement funding for police, fire and schools. Tilings that arc worthwhile are rarely easy and this tax reform is no excep­ tion. The House looks forward to working on this package with thc Senate and lhe Governor’s Office to lake another giant step forward in improving Michigan for hard­ working families." Richardville, R Monroe added his resolve that the Senate would offer its support. "Reforming the personal property tax has been at lhe top of thc .Senate’s agenda for quite .some time." said Richardville. "This is a tax that literally punishes our job providers for growth and expansion. In order to support our local businesses and attract new compa­ nies and industries to Michigan, we have to continue to eliminate obstacles to job cre­ ation. Reforming lhe personal property tax is the next logical step in the process of getting Michigan back to work." Specifically under the proposal: • Beginning in 2014, all of a taxpayer’s industrial and commercial property within a local tax collecting unit will be exempt, as long as thc combined taxable value of such property within thc unit is less than S40.01X). • Beginning in 2016, new eligible manu­ facturing personal property and eligible man­ ufacturing personal property that was new in 2012-2015 would be fully exempt. • Beginning in 2016, eligible manufactur­ ing personal property that was new in 2005 or earlier will be fully exempt. In each subse­ quent year, one additional year is added to the exemption until all existing eligible manufac­ turing personal property is exempt in 2022. • Eligible manufacturing personal property means all industrial and commercial personal property located on a parcel of real property if the personal property is used more than 50 percent of the time in industrial processing or direct integrated support. • Regarding reimbursement of lost PPT to local units and school aid fund, 80 percent of non- police/fireQunbulance personal property loss will be replaced by the state, except for those subject to the "no reimbursement" threshold. There is no reimbursement for locals whose exempt personal property tax­ able value is less than 2.5 percent of their total taxable value for all property. • Locals could levy a special essential serv­ ices assessment on the real property of Maggie board . Coleman. chair of Pennock Health Services, was recognized b) lhe Michiga” Hospital Association for successful conb pielion of Excellence ,n G o v e r n a n c f Fellowship­ program Maggie Coleman individuals throng'1 the process of generating ncw (Ifin^ing, developing advanced knowledge and enhanc­ Betty Cappon to celebrate 88th birthday Betty Cappon will celebrate her 88th birth­ day on Dec. 9, 2012. To help her celebrate you may send her a card at 764 Wellman Road. Woodland. Ml 48897. Marriage .licenses Josephy Tyler Sparks, Shelbyville and Stacy Lynn Howard. Shelbyville. Healing practice serving Barry County • Hastings Orthopedic Clinic has been awarded lhe Joint Replacement Excellence Award by Healthgrades, Inc., a developer and marketer of quality and safely ratings for health cate providers nationwide The award recognizes hospitals and practices for suj>crior outcomes in knee and hip replacement or GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! resurfacing. • Hastings City Bank has been recognized Subscribe to the as a five star bank by Bauer Financial Inc., (he nation's leading bank rating and research firm. A live Mar rating indicates one of lhe Hastings Banner. strongest banks in lhe nation based on excel lencc in areas of capital quality, asset quality, profitability, and otheis. Hastings City Bank, Cal! 945-9554 for more information. established in 1886. has earned the foe star superior rating for the past 11 quarters. �34 Pane 8 - Thursday, November 29.2012 -Tho Han-ng, Banner Financial FOCUS _______ _ Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Don’t take a ‘holiday’ from working toward financial goals by Elaine Garlock Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in (he sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church, thc chancel choir will present a cantata ‘‘.Season of Wonders,’ celebrating lhe miracle of Christmas. Soloists will be Carole Reiser, Lori McNeill and Tom Reiser. Organist will be Patricia VVenfon. The director is Ginny Kruisenga. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit thc Lakewood Christmas Basket project. Sunday, Dec. 2, First Congregational Church will have hanging of the greens at the 9:30 a.m. service. Follow ing the sen ice there will be finger foods served in the dining room. On Wednesday. Dec. 5, there will be a soup supper at 6:30 p.m. in the dining room of First Congregational Church, next week, with soup, breads, crackers and desserts. Everyone is welcome to attend. John and Debbie Stassek of Bloomingdale joined other family members at thc home < her brother for Thanksgiving. Thunks to k wonders of technology, they were able to a with and see the faces of their two adult c i dren on lhe West Coast. Downtown lamp posts are dccorate ''1 ‘ lighted wreaths, installed by village I > workers. Many families took advantage o last week’s mild weather to put up outdoor Christmas lights. Several graves at Lakeside Cemetery arc decorated; some even wi i miniature Christmas trees, complete wi ornaments. . . Operation Christmas Child is a chan y instigated by lhe Rev. Franklin Graham, ot Billy Graham. Typical for a first year venture is for a church to fill about 20 shoeboxes wit small gifts for an unnamed child, This year, a first. Central United Methodist Church filled 63 shoeboxes with socks, toys and more. Last year, 12 countries provided gifts for children in 130 countries. More than 8 million packc boxes were sent in 2011. We’re well into the holiday season now. And while the hoiidays are joyous, they can also be expensive. |n fact. at this time of year, many people make spending decisions they end up regretting. But you can enjoy lhe hol­ idays and still stay on track toward your financial goals by following a *ew simple guidelines, including the following: • Set a budget — and sljck to it. Whether you’re buying gifts or hosting holiday parties, you need to establish a budget and not exceed it. The people to whom you’re giving gifts and entertaining do not expect you to dig yourself into a financial ditch on their account — and they wouldn’t want you lo do so, either. • Compare prices. With some searching, you can almost always find less expensive versions of those gifts you’re considering. But a word of caution: The earlier you start hunting for bargains, the better your chances of finding good prices. • Watch for "after-holiday” sales. Thc best bargains typically appear when lhe holidays arc over. While these sales may not benefit you this year, they can prove quite valuable if you decide to ’’stock up” on gifts for the next holiday season. • Don't over-use your credit cards. Try to limit your credit card purchases over the hol­ idays. If you must use a card, al least pick the one with the lowest interest rate — and do the best you can to pay off the card quickly. Over the last few years, Americans have actually done a pretty good job of lowering their household debt levels — and that’s definitely a movement in which you’ll want to partici- pate. Keep in mind that the higher your debts the less money you'll have available each month to invest for retirement, college for your children or any of your other financial goals. • Avoid dipping into long-term investments. H you find yourself coming up short when dealing with holiday expenses, you may be tempted to cash out at least a portion of your long-term investments. But this should be avoided, for at least two reasons. First, depending on the account you're tapping into, you may face penalties, fees and taxes. Second, and perhaps even more importantly, you 11 be depriving yourself of resources you had earmarked for your key goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Of course, you may eventually be able to replace lhe funds you’ve withdrawn. But in the meantime, you’ve lost out on thc growth potential these investments may have provided - and that period of lost opportunity typically cannot be regained. • Build a "holiday fund." It might be too late for this year but, once the holidays are over, set up a special account for next holiday season. Even if you put in only a small amount each month, you’ll be pleased with how much you can accumulate in a year. Keep the money in a liquid, low-risk account — one that’s separate from any money you use for your normal day-to-day expenses. By following these suggestions, you may be able to lake some of the stress out of this holiday season — and possibly even brighten all the other seasons of the year, too. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----STOCKS----The following prices are from lhe dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week Altria Group AT&T BPPLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Pfizer Inc. Perrigo Co. Ralcorp Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 33.15 33.62 41.35 2395 37.42 51.05 68.94 14.54 138.76 11.10 40.62 25.01 19.93 55.45 85.92 2425 102.20 88.80 46.05 4.56 14.50 54.22 11.77 69.50 $1742.45 $34.04 12,878 643M +.59 -20 +.12 +.69 +.18 +.80 -.42 +.06 +.53 +.27 +.16 +.08 -.32 +.71 +.88 +.11 +.28 +17.68 -1.81 -.05 +.42 +1.22 <43 +.48 +S10.85 +.92 +.83 •18M State News Roundup Bill would require law enforcement reporting I recently sponsored Senate Bill 132, which would require private security guards or private college security forces to notify a law enforcement agency when a crime is committed. This measure was introduced in response to an incident al Andrews University, a pri­ vate college located in Berrien Springs, where allegedly on more than one occasion a cam­ pus security officer failed lo report a criminal matter to the local police, although it was the unwritten policy of the college’s Department of Public Safety lo do so at the time. Typically, the practice is for a college’s pri­ vate police or security guard to report the Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 incidence of a crime to the local police; how­ ever, this procedure is currently not in statute; therefore, reporting by a private officer is not specifically required by slate law. Another example of untimely reporting occurred on lhe campus of the University of Michigan. While on a break, a medical school resident found several files containing child pornography on a computer in a locked lounge where residents work in thc pediatric emergency department. The resident met with her supervisors and hospital security officials, sharing what she had seen and showing them lhe computer. She also met with the general counsel’s office and told them about it. The matter was considered closed a few days after the report was made. Unfortunately, university officials wailed another six months before reporting the inci­ dent to university police. This is a crime that should have been reported immediately, not swept under the rug only to surface six months later. We cannot have a Penn State sit­ uation occur in our great state. My legislation would not have prevented the incidents at Andrews University or at the University of Michigan. But if passed, my bill would ensure that when a crime is committed, it will be reported to law enforcement agen­ cies that have the necessary training to do a proper investigation in a timely manner. Gun Lake Tribe’s latest revenue sharing payments exceed $8.6 million Tuesday, the Gun Lake Tribe announced details of its fourth revenue sharing payments to thc state and local governments. The State of Michigan received just over $7 million while thc local revenue sharing board received nearly $1.7 million. Revenue-shar­ ing payments arc distributed semi-annually under terms of thc tribal/statc gaming com­ pact. Thc figures were calculated on electron­ ic gaming revenues reported from April 1 to Sept.. 30. “Since the Gun Lake Casino opened under two years ago, thc Tribe has shared over $27 million with the state, local governments, schools and many others,” said D.K. Sprague, chairman of the Gun Lake Tribe. "That does not include donations made by our charitable giving program. This is another example of the Tribe living up to its word; promises made, promises kept.” Under lhe compact agreement, the Tribe agreed to share a percentage of electronic gaming revenues with the slate and local gov­ ernments. The local revenue share is based on 2 percent of net win from electronic gaming devices, while the state payment is calculated on a sliding scale between 8 and 12 percent. A portion of the current state payment was calculated at 10 percent of net win. The slate revenue sharing payments are dependent on the continued preservation of exclusive gaming rights within the Tribe’s competitive market area, as defined by the gaming compact, which includes the cities of Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and Lansing, as well as thc entire counties of Kent, [ESTATE PLANNING Kalamazoo and Ingham, among others. The local revenue sharing board receives 5 hv A PROFESSIONAL ESTATE PLANNER I done'.'. LOCALLY WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE and administers the semi-annual payments. 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Two-year study aims to aid in right-size planning .5? ! * 501 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 269.948.9400 —corr romprensive estate plan consultation F°r a (nr the entire month of December local revenue sharing money include funding and now employs more than 800 team menu bers. The Gun Lake Tribe has now shared more than $27 million with and ,tKal "After loohing around, caU or bring in this ad to... TROMP revenue. The board’established bylaws to govern the distribution process. In accordance with those bylaws, other possible uses for for schools and civic organizations Gun Lake Casino opened in February 2011 I aw has been specializing in estate planning since 1988 Tr°n,p .11 versed on the impact of all new laws and regulations and is wc impacting current estate plans. I incurred due to the operation of the casino; public safety' services- ind replacement of tax ■■ ,5 The Michigan Historic Preservation Neiwork and the National '^usl for H,slon^ Preservation have , <-d publication of Preservation Case Study.” The study, pre­ pared by Brenna Moloney NTHPand MHPN preservation specialist, outlines lessons learned during her two years working closely with the cities of Saginaw and Lansing, and makes recommendations for these and other American cities that are undergoing the right­ sizing process. "Right-sizing is a term coined to enable planners, city leaders and lhe public to enter into a conversation regarding the changes needed in the shrinking city,” said MHPN Executive Director Nancy Finegood. At the heart of the issue was lhe need to shift from the long-practiced planning with an expectation of growth to the need to manage a city’s contraction. Whether done conscious­ ly or unconsciously, right-sizing poses signif­ icant challenges to historic preservationists, said Finegood. In response to concent over seemingly unchecked loss of historic building fabric, the NTHP and the MHPN in the fall of 2010 cre­ ated a preservation specialist position in the cities of Saginaw and Lansing. At the time, both of the target communities were undergo­ ing some form of right-sizing planning. At the end of the two years of developing close working relationships with both communities, Moloney prepared this document on the state of right-sizing. The case study is designed for use across numerous disciplines (preservation, planning, municipal governments, community develop­ ment corporations) to aid in efforts to incor­ porate historic preservation principles into right-sizing planning. The experiences in Lansing and Saginaw are intended to con­ tribute to the growing knowledge base of information related to historic preservation and right-sizing, said Finegood. The case study provides a unique perspective on thc issue that insists not only on well-laid plans but also on community involvement al every step of the process. This case study, she added, is intended to serve as a preliminary guide for historic preservation planning and advocacy in other cities across lhe country. Electronic versions of the study arc avail­ able on the MHPN website, www.mhpn.org. Michigan strengthens relationships with largest trade partner Gov. Rick Snyder Monday celebrated the grand opening of the Michigan Trade Office in Canada that will promote trade, tourism and cultural exchanges between Michigan and Canada. “The Michigan Trade Office builds upon the strong foundation we have with Canada," Development Corp. The office will help Michigan companies to research, identify and capitalize on market opportunities in a broad range of industry- sectors across Canada. Snyder met with Ontario and Canadian government officials and key business execu­ tives Sunday to strengthen trade relationships and attract job-creating business investments. Concurrent with the governor’s visit, busi­ ness leaders from six Michigan companies are in Canada this week meeting with prospective partners, distributors and buyers to increase export opportunities from Michigan to Canada. In addition to one-on-one matchmak­ ing appointments, lhe group will receive cus­ tomized market research, market entry’ strate­ gy and business service support. The trade mission is being led by the MEDC. "Canada is an important and viable market with great demand for Michigan products and services across multiple sectors." Snyder said. "This trade mission will open doors for these companies by helping them identify and enter into new relationships here." The participating companies are B&D Cold Heading of Taylor; baabaazuzu of Lake Leelanau; IMECO Corporation of Iron Mountain; Prime Solutions Inc. of Otsego; Ralco Industries Inc. of /Xubum Hills; and RSVP International Worldwide Logistics of Kalamazoo. Michigan is the top stale in lhe U.S. for exports to Canada, with Michigan companies exporting $23.4 billion in goods and services to Canada in 2011. Michigan exports to Canada represent 46 percent of the state’s worldwide total. The state is home to 243 Canadian-owned companies that employ 22.500 Michiganders in 702 locations. Cyber shoppers reminded to keep receipts and report use tax The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding shoppers that purchases made online are not tax-free during holiday season, or at any other lime of year. Michigan’s use tax generally applies to transactions in which the retailer does not collect sales tax. This happens most frequently when an individual makes a purchase from online retailers, through mail-order outlets or television shop­ ping networks that do not have physical loca­ tions in Michigan. When out-of-state vendors do not collect sales lax on purchases, under Michigan law, the purchaser is responsible for reporting and paying the use tax. Taxpayers Snyder said. "It will add lo the level of serv­ can report the use tax annually when com­ pleting and filing their Michigan Individual ice we can offer our businesses, strengthen our relationship on many fronts, and expand mutually beneficial opportunities for our Income lux Return. for more information, visit www.michi- businesses and citizens. The Michigan Trade Office provides a Tax tab. physical presence for Michigan with office space and staffing provided through a collab­ orative program of the Great Lakes Council of Governor and thc Michigan Economic gan.gov qaxes and click on the Sales and Use Michigan’s use lax is calculated at lhe rate of 6 percent. Purchases subject to lhe use tax include appliances, books, clothing, comput­ ers. DVD-''CDs. electronics, furniture. anJ pre-written computer software. �The Hartintp Banner — Thursday. November 29, 2012 - Pag*? 9 fl look back at the stories aM columns on local history In the Hasim ' . TURNING BACK THE PAGES Electric service started by group here in 1891 "Contrary to rUmors being spre®d’th the wiring f°r n® incandesce*1 d arc lights is s° Well insulated an । safe that peoP'e can even touch them without danger. £ Hasting5 Banner July 9, 1891 The new luiBarge •’’b into operation Thursday afternoon. *c |2 190I Banner of that date 'that. 'Last CVening 2.500 volts of electric > ere turned on from the water power at H-’c for purpose of testing it and everyfound to be all right. It is expected to turni on the full 25.000 volts this afternoon. may expect a regular day current ol electricity, which will be greatly appreciated- Connect odur immunities During 1913. lines of lower voltage were extended to the village ol Caledonia from the luiBarge plant and in «• >16. lines ol 22.CXX) voltage were extended to j|lc villages of Woodland and Vermontville. Since then, serv­ ice lines have been extended to Aho. Clarksville. Sunfield. Mulliken and a number of smaller communities. Gas service here came about 13 years after the first electric lines were in O|x?ration. In 1905. lhe city council granted Fred W. Freese and associates a franchise to construct a gas plant and supply gas service to the homes, business places and industries of the commu- nity. This plant was constructed where lhe gas holder and regulator station of lhe Consumers Power Company (mid-1950s) now stands at East Center Street. It was in continuous oper­ ation until gas transmission lines were extended here from lansing in 1930 to serve Hastings and other communities in Eaton. Ionia and Barry counties. Work on thc first gas plant, according to a Banner news story in the issue of April 27. 1905, began during the week of April 13 of that year. Work progressed rapidly, and by the end of the month, brick walls had been erect­ ed for a building 28-feet-by-70-feet. Eight generators were included in the equipment. Plans for the storage tank had to be altered when water-bearing gravel was hit at a depth of 13 feet (the tank was supposed to go 16 feet underground). When completed, howev­ er. the lank was 47 feet in diameter and had a capacity of 25.000 cubic feet. Began making gas Service apparently began about June 25^ 1905. for the Banner of Thursday, June 22, 1905, states that: “After having .spent a week in slowly firing thc retorts until they were brought to a white heat, the Hastings Gas Company started Monday, the actual manu­ facture of gas. It vv ill take a little time for their product to force the air out of the pipes but by lhe end of lhe week, they will be ruadyjo fur­ nish gas lo customers. Several business places and some homes are being piped for gas, and many more expect to use it. Mr. Ott is well pleased with prospects and looks forward confidently lo a good business.” When gas became available, it was used considerably to supplement electric lighting in homes. Early electric service was a bit tem­ peramental. Storms often interrupted service for hours at a time. As the quality of electric service improved, gas lighting became a thing of the past. One of the first uses of gas in residential homes was for cooking. To help thc transi­ tion, many firms offered combination gas and wood stoves for those who Jacked lull confi dence in this “new fanpled” invention. But here, too, gas service grew in favor and the family wood pile soon became a thing of the past. Gas plant sold Shortly after the gas plant was in operation, it was sold lo the owners of the Hastings Electric Light & Power Company, and the combined reorganized as the Thornapple Gas &. Electric Company. I his new concern con­ tinued in operation until 1922 when it became a unit of lhe Consumers Power Company. During lhe past 42 years, there has been a tremendous local growth in both lhe gas and electric business. In 1914, there were 1.350 electric cus­ tomers and 650 gas customers. Now thc Hastings division serves 15.1XX) electric cus­ tomers and about 5,150 gas customers. Present demands for both gas and electricity arc far in excess of the capacities of lhe local electric and gas plants, which Consumers took over in 1922. but are readily met by means of Consumers’ interconnected electric and gas transmission systems. Interconnected network Pow'er for Hastings now arrives via high voltage lines from substations in Battle Creek and Charlotte, and both of these substations are tied into the interconnected transmission network. The electric power Hastings now receives is thus derived from a variety of sources. The small steam plant that originally served this community was discontinued years ago. • Many rural lines now serve farm homes in Barry County and more than 200 rural cus­ tomers have the advantage of gas service. Some of lhe greatest changes in the way of thc life here during thc 100 years that have passed by since the Banner first hit Main Street, Hastings, have been brought about by thc tremendous developments in connection with thc use of gas and electricity. Snyder says adaptability is key to state’s energy, environmental future Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday delivered a This water wagon was actually a big wooden tank on wheels used for spraying water on the old dirt streets of Hastings. This kept down the dust, but the spraying had to be repeated often in warm, dry, sunny weather. [Photo reprinted from Hastings Long Ago, Book C, by Robert Palmer) special message on energy and the environ­ ment, calling for long-term, adaptable poli­ cies that ensure Michigan has the energy future generations need to thrive, w hile ensur­ ing Michigan’s natural wonders are preserved The following undated article was likely from a mid-1950s Hastings Banner. Hastings began to modernize its lighting system in 1892. According to council pro­ ceedings for Jan. 12 of that year as published in the Banner, aldermen voted unanimously to install 12 arc lights of 2.1XX) candlepower each, distributed three to a ward. Current had already been available to homes and business firms for a matter of several w eeks. Sign one-ycar contract and protected for years to come The governor spoke f rom lhe W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Comers, where he highlighted his vision fora comprehensive energy policy that.safe!v and efficiently deliv­ ers an abundant supply .of -energy through a reliable infrastructure tO.i$ environmentally But now Mayor Archie McCoy and Recorder John B. Roberts w ere authorized to make a one-year contract with the newlyformed Hastings Electric Power &. Light Company at thc rate of $75 per light, per year. According to the plan recommended by a special committee consisting of Aiderman John Spence. W.S. Nelson. E.L. Sentz and Thomas Blinston. the lights were to be placed as follows: First ward: At comers of Michigan Avenue and Thom Street, Michigan Avenue and Colfax Street and State Road and North Hanover Street (at (hat time, however. North Hanover from the Thomapple River to the city limits was called Elizabeth Street). Second ward: At thc comers of State and Court streets. Hanover and Grand streets, and Walnut and Dibble streets. Third ward: Along Jefferson Street at State, Walnut and Clinton streets. Four ward: Al corners of State Street and Broadway. Green and Market streets, and Green and Church streets. , Twelve lights for the entire city wasn t exactly a bold stroke - but even so. 12 lights were infinitely more than none at all - which is exactly what Hastings had before the coun­ cil took action! Promoters cautious Although three electric power and light franchises had been voted by the Hashnp City Council since 1results had been nd Apparently the cautious promo cr were never sure of an adequate return on their investment. , .. However, the council on May granted a franchise to LoU.'\ I-. .oqr H I. onstruct Grand Rapids and his a|ld sup))|y a “suitable plant to gent n ’ f. .ilc city of electricity for light and power*o the/ •» ot Hastings and the inhabitant^ c named were EH. Barlow. A.E. Keueston and A.E. Dickerman Among thc stockholders were Dan W. Reynolds, Chester and Richard Messer. W.D. Hayes. Archie McCoy. W.H. Goodyear. A. Black & Son, Richard Doyle. P.R. Dunning, Thomas Henry. Hams & VanArman, William Kelly. D.E. Fuller, Albert E. Renkes, Phin Smith, S.E. Phillips, R.K. Grant. C.M. Weaver. J. Russell, C.W. Jordan, Hale Kenyon. T.S. Brice. J.N. Wichwire, L.E. Stauffer and S.E. DeGroot. This group proceeded at once with con­ struction work on an area now occupied by lhe north section of the Barry Courtly garage at 301 Court Street. No information has been found relative to the capacity of thc original plant w hich operated by steam, or as to thc original rate schedule for private, use or as to the number of customers served during the first few years. Rumors arc squelched • Apparently there was some nervousness over thc appearance of wire and poles in the city limits. Decause a Banner article of July 9, 1891. assured people that “Contrary to rumors being spread, the wiring for the incan­ descent and arc lights is so well insulated and .safe that people can even touch them without danger.’’ The first complications of the scientific age had appeared. Die Banner contains no record of w hen lhe new plant began operations. It must have been delivering current successfully during the later mondts of 1891. however, because the city council began investigating lhe feasi­ bility of electric lights for city streets in late November of that year and eventually author­ ized the first contract on Jan. 12, 1892. First payment of a city electric light bill was noted in the council proceedings of March 11 1892, when $8.80 was authorized to the Hastings Electric Light & Power Company. Reorganize company In 1901, there was a reorganization of the company wtth plans to operate on a much larger scale. New financing was obtained and the new company erected a hydro-electric plant on the Thomapple River about three miles north and east of Caledonia. This was known as lhe LaBarge Hydro-Electric station. of B is now one of thc inter-connected generat­ Included in lht;.traIK. the streets. the company to use and I. |he *ikys and public grounds of the ot?> ing stations owned by the Consumers Power Company. l he original capacity of -UX) kilo­ watts has jumped to 700 kilowatts. [The LaBarge dam on 84th Street, Caledonia, is Mill in operation in 2012. That, along with similar plants in Middleville and Irving, arc owned by Commonwealth Power Company of Concord, CalifJ siting of poles and placing o jon of in return. rhe city wa> to h.oP^ 1‘ght service at a rate not 10 >tar for each 32 candlqjowerJig H exceed $84 per year b* not h> 'n> lhc com­ ber arc light Under t io P»ny was also t‘> hn,,"h. poles. . *'te and other material Capitalized ut • ’ jn t.;irnest Apparently this new jx91, noted At least the Banner of May previous wcek on Wednesday <” ,,1C. V ht > [». -.m kxnpany. capitalized al 1 ’ with J W. Bentley as J ^*er.-„ vice president; I oU‘^ and B.R. K<-, £ P‘>'ver organ J(]cnt; w,‘- „ bCcDirectors Simultaneously with the construction of the hydro-electric plant, a 22,000-voh transmis­ sion line was built from LaBarge through Middleville to Hastings, where it inter-con­ nected with the little steam plant that at this time (1901) had a capacity of about 200 kilo­ watts. Soon afterward the transmission line was extended to Nashville and Lake Odessa. friendly Snjder said keeping thc air. water and land in Michigan clean and beautiful is essential to upholding the state’s 175-year tra­ dition of environmental stew ardship. “The reinvention of Michigan will not be complete without energy and environmental policies that make our slate a place our chil­ dren and grandchildren will still want to live, work and play.” Snyder said in a press release issued after the remote broadcast from the shores of Gull Lake. “We must pursue poli­ cies that can adapt with the times while still offering solutions that will provide a future for our kids.” Snyder said Michigan must identify adapt­ able solutions that will be good for lhe state not just in one possible future, but in many possible futures, and that opportunities exist for which action can be taken today without regret, despite any future uncertainty. In addition to adaptability, Snyder’s mes­ sage highlighted three pillars of energy policy that every' decision must stand upon: Reliability —■ "We all depend on having the power stay on: whether at home, at w ork. or on lhe road. This challenge has and will only grow' over lime. Michigan needs to take action to ensure reliability is an area of strength for all of our state today and in the future.” Affordability — "Michigan’s energy needs to come at an affordable price to our busi­ nesses and homes, yet our electricity prices are thc highest in the Midwest, and most of the U.S. enjoys lower prices. The economy and stiff federal requirements have driven up costs..putting further strain onlainilies and businesses. Having affordable energy is criti­ cal for all of Michigan. Environmental protection — "Energy choices must always recognize lhe responsi­ bility to protect Michigan’s environment. Strict and comprehensive regulations on drilling and wastewater management work and many successful companies safely pro­ duce oil and natural gas while making sure Michigan’s waters remain clean. Protecting the environment is integral lo Michigan’s energy future.” Based on those pillars, Snyder said effi­ ciency, production, transmission and an over­ all comprehensive strategy are essential. An efficient energy system will accomplish the same or more while expending less ener­ gy, saving customers money and better pro­ tecting the environment, he said. Making sure enough energy is available will lead to lower costs and better reliability. 1 laving an adequate means to store and dis­ tribute energy is also a requirement, Snyder contended, and partnering with thc federal government on a national energy policy will help improve Michigan’s energy use. Energy-efficiency programs save on home and business energy use. Private financial institutions across the stale will make more than $68 million available this year for effi­ ciency improvements in buildings, and Snyder said more should be made available to increase savings. He said existing programs need to reduce paperwork and costs while increasing actual improvements by making smarter spending decisions on energy effi­ ciency instead of on new infrastructure in . high-dcraand-Mcus. Snyder also called un lhe legislature to adopt a measure that would add energy efficiency information to home inspection reports. Increasing production and storage of natu­ ral gas and other energy assets, and using technology to revitalize aging systems, as well as developing new sources of energy and ways to deliver it are achievable goals. Snyder said a strategic natural gas reserve should be created for Michigan. The state owns many natural gas deposits, he said, and when private firms bring them into produc­ tion. the state can cither take its share in money or in natural gas. The governor said if the state owns gas, and the slate owns storage, it could make sense to store that gas and sell it later at a better price. Environmentally, the governor said, Michigan must be strategic in making sure opportunities to enjoy Pure Michigan contin­ ue and grow. Snyder said reforming the way the state develops its environmental policies to a proactive, whole-ecosystem approach is what is needed to maintain and increase those See ENERGY, page 12 Fracking News v»i. 2 As Michigan prepares to deal w ith the coming of massive shale energy fields that will be fracked, Michigan’s legislature is working on a bill that will among other things nol allow' your doctor to lull you what chemical is poisoning you if it comes from a fracking fluid. Thai’s right HB 5565 introduced April 24, 2012 by Lisa Brown will require the “health professional to hold that information confidential" to protect proprietary rights of lhe fracking corporations. The “Michigan Right to Know Law" is being ignored in this industry and many will suffer including our first responders who may be called 10 lhe scenes ot accidents and spills. Emergency room nurse Cathy Behr in Durango, Colorado almost died from contact with fracking fluids. House Bill 5565 is currently in lhe Energy Committee of the Michigan House of Representatives for discussion. It requires lhe drilling companies to (ell lhe DEQ what chemi- cals they plan to use and that information will stay in thc DEQ confidential unless written requests are made by health professionals who suspect poisoning. I ask. are they open 24 hours a day and how long will that process take? It means that the truckers carrying lhe fluids will not have the specific chemical information and lhe workers at the sites will not know what they are working with because the information will not be at the well sites. If your well is poisoned you will not know what to look for. House Bill 5565 seeks to legalize violation of (he “Michigan Right to Know’”. "The Michigan Firefighter’s Right to Know”, and "The Michigan Community Right to Know” laws to protect lhe gas and oil industry. Who has more rights in this Slate: large coqvoralions or individual human being citizens? Join us tn protecting Barry County Stale Land from this mess. MLAWD P.O. Box 335, Delton, Ml 49046 'I his 22,000-volt transmission line was one of (he first in this part of the country to carry so high n voltage. Vi»>» our website: wifvw.inilawdefense.org �Pa.j. 10 -- TminMay. November 29. 2012 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO AU. CREDITORS . NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, P.Lr .ra I Burd (date of b>'th Mav 10, 1920). G’r».ta< o: tee Paine a L Buid IMng Trust dated September 5 2001, who lived al 11250 Guy Rd.. \;r. Mt 49073 ded October 17, 2012. Creddc's nf the dreedon! are notified that all claims .i.j.i.nst The Trust vs.lt be forever barred unic •••. n*».- anted to The current Co-Trustoos, Anna Bend;.-.' and Ron.’ld Bender at 8800 Lacey Rd , Nnshv.e. Ml 49073 or to lhe attorney for the Trustee. Kathleen F Cook, at 121 South Cochran Av.'.. Charlotto. Ml 48813 within 4 months of lhe date of pub! cal on of this not'Co. Dale November 20. 2012 Law Off -re of Kathleen F. Cook Kathleen F. Cock P31642 121 S Cochran Ave. Charlotte. Ml 48813 {517) 543-7643 *««» Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to thc return of thc bld amount ten­ dered al sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in lhe cond'. rts of a mortgage made by Cora Lee Greenburg an unmarried woman, original mortg.;gor(i >. to Word Savings Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated July 30 2002. and recorded on August 13. 2007 m instrument 1085507, in Barry county records Michigan, on wh.ch mortgage there is ctemea to he due at the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Two and 23/100 Dofia’S ($245 502.23). Under the power of sa'o contained in sa;d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prov<ded, notce .s here by g.ven that sa'd mortgage will bo foredosed by a sale of tne mortgaged premises, or seme part cf them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 CO PM. on January 10. 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Let 23. Supervisor's Plat ol Long Pc nt. as recorded in Liber 2 of Page 50, Barry County Records. ' The rcoempt’on period shall be 6 months from me date Gf such sale, unless determined abanooned 'o accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wn ch case ttie redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date ol such sate. If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of me Rev.sed Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will be held responsible to me person who buys the property nt the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder fcr damaging tho property during the redemption period Doled November 29, 2012 For more information, please ca’I. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trett & Trot. PC. Attorneys Fcr Servicer 31440 Northwestern H ghway. Suite 200 Farm-ngton Huis, M chigan 48334-2525 File «367213FO4 (11-29)(12-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tne conditions of a mortgage made by Bonnio Clark a sngle woman, original morlgagor(s), to Great Likes Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2003, and recorded on August 15. 2003 in instrument 1111025, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, and assigned to Film Th rd Mortgage Company as further evidenced in a Att'davit Ot Lost Ass:gnmont dated September 18. 2012 recorded on September 26, 2012 in instrument 2012-004994. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 10/100 Dollars (370.315 10). Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. not co is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 20. 2012. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, M.chigan and aro described as- Lot 44 of The Andrews Addition to the City, formerly Vii age ol Hastings, according to tho recorded plat thereof Tne redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale ol such safe. If the property to sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be held respons'b’u to tne- person who buys tho property at tne mortgage foreclosure e-ala or to tho mortgage ho'der for damagng tne property during tho redemption period. Dated November 22,2012 For more uiformaiion. please call; FC J (248)593 1311 Trott A Trott, PC Attorneys For Servicer 314 to Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington H Us, Michigan 46334-2525 F.le «/4Q2l53FQi (11-22X12'13) w»»ii HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 13. ?012 Meet ng ca'ted lo order at 7 00 pm Pledge and roll ca« , w attendSeven board members present. 5 guest. ^Approved October minutes & various dep.. ^Appointed Library Board Representative Approved Salary Resolution 20-J 2012 Budget Revisions Damages to Cemetery Rezonmq parcels to Uoht Industrial 2013 Budget hearing 12/11/12 Approved payment of warrants Board member comments Publ-c comment Matron to ad.oum 8:19 pm Read full minutes on twp webs lo Respectfully submitted. Anita S. Menneil - Clerk Attested lo by J.m Brown - Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY i NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate FILE NO. 12-26240-DE Estate of Sally Jean Barnes, deceased. Date ol birth: 08/21/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: o |k NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Salty Jean Barnes, died 08/11/2012 Creditors of tho decedent are notified that all claims against tho estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Richard M. Delnay, named per­ sonal representative or proposed persona! repre­ sentative, or to both the probale court at 135 E South St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication ol this notice. William M. Wnght P23110 7077 N. Noffke Dr. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (269) 945-6325 Richard M. Dolnay 135 E.-South St Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2165 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tho conditions cf a mortgage made by Donald J. Dakios and Janice M. Daldos, husband and wife as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2004, and recorded on November 23, 2004 in Instrument 1137660, and assigned by sa d Mortgagee to Bank of America, N A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing. L.P fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cla med to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Four and 35/100 Dollars (S137.564.35), Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, al pubi c vendue, at the placo of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 20, 2012. Said premises aro situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, .and aro described as. Parcel B; That part of lhe Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing al the East 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 659.50 feet along the East lino of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thenco South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 329.75 feet; thenco South 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds West 1306.24 feet; thenco North 00 degrees 18 minutes 32 seconds East 329.92 feet along tho West line of tho Northeast 1/4 ol said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 36 seconds East 1304.76 feet to tho placo of begin­ ning. Subject to highway rights of way for Charlton Park Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case thc redemption period shall bo 30 days from tne date of such sale. If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 o! tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damag.ng lhe property during lhe redemption period. Dated: November 22. 2012 For more information, pleaso call; FC X (248) 593-1302 . Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, M.chigan 48334-2525 Filo 0413865FO1 (11-22)(12-13) Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 This firm r, a atKrTPihg 'o collect a doht Any into,ni,.n0d w'l t»‘ ““d l0' ''"'I purpose if vou . “I P?-) u,t,ury. please contnef our off,co m ih“ Ifbed Wu" MOnrGAGE SALE - Oefai^ ,-je in !»><’ conditions ol a certain mo-in.-L* Kevin R Purg'd, a married inan andJr puto'*1- h’s w,fo ,0 Fl,,n Third Bank (WestJ Mortgagee, doled 17. Apn. 7. 2008 in tastrument u 2ooan4n7^03797 Barry County Recotos, Miorg 8°40'.^ch mortgage there <s eta-med to bu duo a, thp dat« n0'00’ ,h0 Eighteen Thousand c ’mL Five Dollars and Forty Cenl» 1SWOT546 ’A** per annum. UndGr ^o L,vor of salo contained >n said rnortgago and ftatuio in such case made and proyi^ not.^ hereby 9-^n ,hal cod morV gage w.li be foreclosed bv a Li'e °f ,h0 mortgaged promises, or «.omo of at pubfic vendue. Circuit Court 0( Q&r?v Counly at 1:00PM on December 20. 2012 S^d premises are situated in City of Hast.ngs, BarX County. Michigan, and are ?°SCMbCflnc 1x1 Numbed 1 and lhe West 52 feet of Lot Number 2 o! lh£ Abon Johnson's Addition Number 1 of the City oHUstinos Commonly known ns.407 E L,ncoln st Hasl-ngs Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months from Iho dato of such salo, un!e'<- dittcrnvnod abandoned in accordance with MCL goo 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. In wh-ch case tho red^mpwn period shall bo 30 days from the date of mr-h salo. or upon tho expi­ ration of tho not ce roqUkCd by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is latCr. 0? MCL 600.3240(17) applies. II the propc>ty i5 50'd at-foreclosure sa'o under Chapter 32 of thO Revised Jud.caturo Act of 1961, under MCL G00 3078 the borrower will be h5jd responsible to the person who buys lhe prop­ erty aUh.u mort93ge foreclosure salo or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio as successor by merger to Fii h Third Bank. a Michioan Banking Corporation IA</a Dated. 11/22^012 Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mor|gagoo Attorneys: Poteslivo & Associates, p.c. 811 Sou|h B|vd. suite 100 Rochester H lls, Ml <8397 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 12-71211 (11-22)(12-13) oerzw ^eTt-DN?PCE 0F MORTGAGE SALE . FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORT­ GAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY DEFAULT having been made h tho conditions of a certain Mortgage mado on April 24. 2008. by Michael P Scott and Laura A. Scott, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by tnem to MainS’reet Savings Bank. FSB. whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, M-cbgan 49058. as Mortgagee, and recorded on May 12, 2008. in tho office of the Register of Deeds lex Barry County. Michigan, in Instrument Number 20080512-0005003. which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 23. 2012. recorded on August 27,2012, in Instrument Number 2012-003840. Barry Counly Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of Iho dale of this Notes, the sum of Ono Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand ppjr Hundred Forty-Five and 38/100 Dollars ($188,445.38); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equ.ty having been institut­ ed to recover the debt cr any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of salo in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. January 3. 2012 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being one of tho places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to tne highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue lor purposes of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premis­ es in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Thc North 436 feet of the West 500 feet of the Northwest quarter of tho Northwest quarter of Section 12, Town 3 North. Range 7 West, excepting therefrom that pprt deeded to the Michigan Department of State Highways, as record­ ed In Liber 250 of Deeds, Page 531, and as record­ ed in Liber 250 of Deeds. Page 575, Castleton Township. Commonly known as: 954 N. M-66 Hwy. NashVil'e, Michigan 49073 Parcel Number: 00-05­ 012-000-010-00 The penod within which the above premises may be redeemed sha'I exp re six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.324ia, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such salo. Dated. November 23. 2012 FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Prico of Hastings. Michigan. Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 40933 (517) 371-8253 (11-29)( 12-20) STATE OF MICHIQAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 12-26248-DE ‘—'‘ate o! Florence 14. Girrbach. deceased Date of b.rth: 01/02/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS’ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Florence M. Girrbach, died January 5. 2010. Creditors of the decedent are netted that all c a ms ogamst tho estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Timothy J. Gtrrbach. named personal representative or proposed personal repmsentatwe, or to both the probate court a? Sto. 302, 206 Court SI , Hastings. Ml 49058 and tho named/proposod personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this not-ce Date. 11-26-2012 William M. Wright P23110 7077 N. Noffko Dr. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (269) 945-6325 Timothy J. Girrbach 102 Sherbrooke Ct. Hastings. Ml 49050 (269) 945-3911 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR• POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by Lena Thunder Aleman, a single woman, original mort­ gagors), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 5. 2005, and recorded on May 16. 2005 in instrument 1146513, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Ono Hundred Eighty-Erght and 19/100 Dollars ($124,188.19). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the placo of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 20, 2012. Said premises aro situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in tho Northeast one quarter of Section 34. Town 1 North, Rango 7 West described as: Commencing at tho Southwest comer of the West one half of the East one half of the Northeast one quarter of said Section 34; thence East 440 feet 5 inches for placo of beginning; thence North 495 feet 5 inches; thence East 219 feet 7 Inches; thenco South 495 feet 5 inches; thence West to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho properly during the redemption period. Dated: November 22. 2012 For more information, pleaso callFC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #410702F01 (11-22)(12-13) 77 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY COMPANY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN A special meeting of lh0 ownGrs’ Part* ners, members and stockholders of Riverside Cemetery Company of Hastings, Michigan will b0 he,d on thG 7th day of December 2012 at Three o’clock ,n ’be afternoon at 231 South Broadway, Hastings, Michiqan for tb0 purpose of authorizing the transfer of Riverside Cemetery to the City of Hastings. October 29, 2012 RIVERS'de cemeteby company of wnSJw6s’ M|chigan 10031 West State Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 NOTICE T|ie min.fhs of tl>‘‘ mcelinf! of the Uarry County Board Of Commissioners held November 27 2012, ‘,re avail .hie in rhe County Clerks Office at W St t> SI Hastings, between the hours of MIO (,.njJ “j 5:0(1 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS Tins rn.e may M rescinded by Iho foredosng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. snail be limited solely lo Iho return of the bid amount tendered nt sale, plus interosl. J n MQHTGACE-SALE - Default has occurred <n a Mortgage made by Jason E. Gleason and Francos J. Gleacon to Omni Family Credit Union n/k/a Omni Community Credit Union dated December 12. 2002. and recorded on December 18. 2002 at Document No. 1093911 Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recw/cr any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be duo on the debt Is $76,734.93. Tho Mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a salo cf the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on December 13. 2012 at 1 00 P time, at lhe East entrance, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property wilt be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5.75% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance cr other advances and expens­ es duo under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. Tho property to be sold is described as: Located in Barry County. Michigan: A tract of land commencing at tho SW comer of the SE 1/4 of S9. TIN. R7W, thenco N 400 feet; thenco E 300 leet; Thenco S 400 feet; thence W 300 feet to tne point of beginning Which has tho address of: 7543 Cox Rd., Bellevue. Ml 49021. During the six months immediately following the sale tho property may ba redeemed, unless deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: November 12. 2012 OMNI Commun.ty Credit Union By: Stophen L Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Slophen L Langeland. P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Mam St.. Sle. C Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 269/382-3703 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you aro in the M.htary, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: James Shoebridge and Janice L. Shoebndge. a Married Couple to CitiFinandal, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2006 and recorded August 4. 2006 in Instrument it 1168134 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($99,315.14) including interest 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and tho statuto in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salt? of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 13. 2012 Said premises are situated in Crty ol Hastngs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots numbers 379, and the East one-quarter of Lot 380, of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry County, Mchigan. according to lhe recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as 414 W Mill St., Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600 3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) apples If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to Iho person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during tho redemption period. Dated. 11/15/2012 CiliFinancial, Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteslivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 12-70642 (11-15)(12-C6) NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale three 2012 GMC 1/2 ton Crew Cab SLE pick­ ups. Sealed proposals will be received at (he office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M­ 43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:00 AM, Monday December 10. 2012 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at tho above address or at our website WWW.barrycEC.QtQ, 3-2012 GMC 1/2 ton Crew Cab SLE pickups with caps 5.3 Liter 6 speeds 4 WD, Air, Cruise. PW & Locks, Keyless remote, Towing Package 1 Summit White, approx. 14,000 MilesMinimum Bid S24.000 1 Stealth Gray, approx. 25.000 MilesMinimum Bid S23.000 1 Silver, approx. 12,000 MilesMinimum Bid $24,000 The board reserves the right to reject any or all pro posals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. ° BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS 77572657 ^vw-harrveounty-0^-_________ NOTICE. OF FOBEGLOSUBE^M-E STEPHFN I. LANGELAND. PC A DEBT CO LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OFFICE ATTHE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M Fiala, Chairman David D. Dykstra. Member D. David Solmes. Member �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 29, 2012 - Page 11 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE qai e COLLECT ASDEBT' Atf’ ’S ATTEMP^Ng‘tO the cond tinn' DEFAULT having been made in 11 2004 ^^^^Mortfiagomado on Juno Note^m h K Cy L NQ,cb°™ and Diane M. bv X ?„■ m 2nd and wi,e- “ Mo-W* o.ven MainSireot Savings Bank. FSB. whoso address is 629 West State Street, Hastings June^Hpnn558 33 Mort9a9e°. and recorded on for ’ ’n’I* Ofl,Ce °f lhe Re9isler of C°Un!y’ Michigan, in Instrument Number . which mortgage was assigned to Qank by an Assfcnrnent of Mortgage dated February 29. 2012, recorded on March 8. Z0’2, »n Instrument Number 201203080002412, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be duo and unpaid, as of tho date of this Not’ce, the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four and 56/100 Dollars ($101,554.56); and no suit or proceeding al law or in equity having been instituted lo recover lhe debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sate in said Mortgage having become operative by reason ol such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:00 o'clock in tho afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for hold-ng the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and so’d to tho highest bidder or bidders at public auc­ tion or venue for purposes of satisfying lhe amounts due and unpaid on sate Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Lot 17 and the West half of Lot 18 of Easl-Mar-Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 5 of Plats on Page 22, Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as: 1630 Boulder Drive, Hastings, Mich'gan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-06-225-017-00 The period with­ in which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated. November 1, 2012 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371­ 8253 (11 *O8)(11-29) T757Z»i Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered nt sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by David T. Gross and April I. Gross, as husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2001, and record­ ed on January 9, 2002 in instrument 1072786. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chemical Bank f/k/a Chemical Bank and Trust Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Sixty-Nme Thousand Nme Hundred Eighty-Five and 73/100 Dollars ($69,985.73). Under lhe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at Iho placo of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1W PM, on December 13, 2012. Said premises are situated In Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at Iho Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of lhe Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, thenco West 206.25 feet, thenco North 206.25 feet, thence East 206.25 feet, thence South 206.25 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act ot 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during Iho redemption period. Dated: November 15, 2012 For more information, ptease call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Filo #404590F04 (11-15)( 12-06) m Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ 1502. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Howe MILITARY DUTY. and Holly Howe, husband and wife, to Mortgage ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Electronic Registration Systems,Trie.’, as nominee rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns , that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2008 and record­ dered at sale, plus Interest. ed January 8, 2009 In Instrument Number MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m 20090108-0000184, Barry County Records, the conditions of a mortgage made by Pieter L. Michigan. Said mortgage is now hold by Wells Boer aka Pieter Boor, a married man and Michelle Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed M. Boer aka Michelle Boer, his wife, original mortto be due at the date hereof the sum of One gagor(s), lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Systems, Inc., as nominee lor Birmingham Bancorp Fifty-Five and 11/100 Dollars (S129.355.11) includ­ Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns. ing interest at 6.5% per annum. Mortgagee, dated June 15, 2007, and recorded on Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ July 17, 2007 in instrument 1183038. and assigned gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will National Association as assignee as documented bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, by an assignment, In Barry county records, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in due at the date hereof the sum of Ona Hundred Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 p m. on 12/13/2012. Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Seven Sate premises are located in the Township of and 68/100 Dollars ($152,357.68). Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ as: gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Legal description: Township of Rutland. County of vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Barry, Michigan bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at lhe place Beginning at a point on the East Section 11. of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 00 1:00 PM, on December 13, 2012. degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 1906.22 feet Said premises aro situated in Township of from the Northeast comer of said Section 11; Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds described as: Commencing at tho Northwest comer West 478.22 feet along said East line to the center­ of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and line of West Stale Road; thence North 74 degrees running thence South 00 degrees 21 minutes 32 54 minutes 04 seconds West 104.71 feet along said seconds West, 1063.95 feet; thence South 87 centerline; thence continuing Northwesterly 330.11 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds East 690.44 feet feet along said centerline and tho arc of a curve lo for thc placo of beginning of land herein after the right, tho radius of which is 764.48 feet and lhe described; thence continuing South 87 degrees 35 chord of which bears North 62 feet 31 minutes 51 minutes 50 seconds East, 309 56 feet; thence seconds West 327.55 feet; thence continuing along South 34 degrees 59 minutes 27 seconds West said centerline North 50 degrees 09 minutes 37 324.39 feet; lhence on a nonlangent curve to the seconds West 184.50 feet to tho East hne of right with a radius of 531.16 feet; a central angle of H.llcrest Road as shown on the Plat ol Buenavista 18 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds, chord bearing Heights as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 108a distance of North 55 degrees 04 minutes 11 sec­ EaTltJnS\39.d.e9rees 44 ™nutes 16 seconds onds West, 59 97 feel a distance of 60 feet thence en d p1?4; 6 , (recorded as 71.13 feel) along continuing on a curve to tho right with a radius of 185.65 feet, a central angle of 46 degrees 37 min- ' Sarpne nnn°-° H 'Cf°St R°ad- thenC0 South 68 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds East 75.00 feetutes 28 seconds, chord bearing and distance North 28 degrees 31 minutes 28 seconds, West 146.94 Ea^3 93°tert2mdC9,eV 14 mlnu,0S 09 soconds feet, a distance of 151.07 feet; thence North 05 . ?a93 feG,\thance s<Mh 64 degrees 35 min­ degrees 12 minutes 34 seconds West, 70.01 feet; utes 56 seconds East 44.67 feet; 52 degrees 24 thence on a curve to the right with a radius of 1 on00^5 EaS‘ 46 64 ,001’ ’hence North 159.28 feet; a central angle of 16 degrees 28 min­ utes 14 seconds chord bearing and distance North 03 degrees 01 minutes 33 seconds East 45.65 feet, a distance of 45.79 feel to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case pubhc highway purposes over the Southwesterly 33 the redemption period shall be 30 days from the feet thereof for West Slate Road. V date of such sale. The redemption period shall bo 6 month*; imm If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under doneTln arUS1 Un*QS5 dftterm!ned aban­ Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a in pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower wdl bo held ^.nh S?'°Jh,e redemp,IOn Ponod shall be 30 days responsible to tho person who buys the properly at from tho date of such salo. TO ALL Pt in Dm? mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage CHASERS:Thoforeclosingm3rlg„g° holder for damaging lhe property during the sa.o. In that event, your damages, if any ore redemption period. bm-ted solely to the return ol the bte amount’ten Dated: November 15, 2012 dered at salo. plus interest For more information, pleaso call: If lhe property is sold a! foreclosure sale nur FC S (248) 593-1304 suanl to MCI 600.3278, the iM.rower w.ll bo held Trott & Trott. PC. ^sponnblo to the person who buys the p.oporty al Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 die mortgage lotodotsure salo o. to me mortqngo holde. lo. damage to the property dunng°'|ho Farmington Hills, M chigan 48334-2525 redemption period 1 u File r364846F02 77V, (11-15)(12-O6) II you ere a tenant In the properly, please contact our office as you may have certain rights Dated: November 15. 2012 Orlans Associates, PC Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy Ml 46007-5041 Fite No. 326.9994 (11-15)112-06) n_4 , Nollco Of COLLECTOR thisFIRM IS a °,nEBT. ANY lNf ING TOCOLLECT*1’»se0 FORMATION WE OBTAIN WI cOfrrACT OQq OFptv£UR‘ POSE. PLEASEI CO^ |f you A OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELO^nUp, ACTIVE ATTN PUR(**w'Si<>«l"S ed solei/'o '7 ", plus lnle,XOun' '«• dcrod p•. Default has?’MORTGAGE SA^^gago > made in the cond:bor]%^nL J. Ctemenu, ” by Clemens andJ’^ yof(s). 1 nnd wife, original moitg 9 January Mch-gan Inc.. Mortgagee. « 1O( 2Q05 2003. and recorded on Ja «'y recons M "s|njment 1139992. in B'1X“-" cl3Vno3,i^"' 9an. on which mortgage 'here Qno duo M lhe Thousand Two Hundred Three ang 85/,^«>n ,S’jShe5)power of eale eonu. gage and the slah.0 lh 0.0 and provtdod, notice .s hereby O' mo^l^J',’a90 »» bo foreclosed by a saleofj® p,6mi or some part ol lhem al **n*,„. ol holding thc c:rcu'!? ,n 2012 a"> County, at 1:00 PM. on December iB.wBiz. > Said premises are ■ ty of Hastings. Barry County. M;cmga". and ar» fesobod as: Lot 9 and Lot 10. BlockJ2„( .□^'^A'h'sAdd.bon except tho West 1« “ XrXac“-*''9 to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded bber 1 of p)a{s of Page 11. . — Subject to elements, budding and Use festn^ tions of record. The redemption penod sna.1 be 6 months from the date of such sate, un.essi determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from lhe date ol such s^'0, II lhe property is sold al oredosurQ sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 15, 2012 For more information, please ca3: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, $ulo 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File 041394OFO1 (11-15)(12-O6) 77 . FORECLOSURE NOTICE »h:s brm is a dob! collector attempting (o collect a debt. Any information obtained w-.'l be used tot In's purpose. II you are in the M btary, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage mndo by. Robert Frisbte and Terry Frisb.o. Husband and Wifo to HousoHold Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2007 and recorded August 22. 2007 in Instrument tf 20070822-0001177 Barty County Records, M'chigan on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof lhe sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred SixtyOne Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($296,861 77) including interest 10.189% per annum. Under lhe power o’ sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 20. 2012 Said premises are situated In Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South ono-hall of the Northwest one-quarter, Section 23, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as. Beginning at the center of said sec­ tion; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 30 sec­ onds West 400.0 feet along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 01 seconds East 1310.04 feel; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds East 400.0 feet along the North line of said South onehalf, Northwest one-quarter ; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1308 64 feet along the East hne of said Northwest one-quarter to the Place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Yeckly Road. Commonly known as 2520 Yeckloy Road. Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale, or upon the expiration of lhe notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) appl.es. If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, tne borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the properly at the mort­ gage foreclosure sate or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption peri­ od. Dated: 11/22/2012 HouseHold Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 12-71233 (11-22)(12-13) ccrvsw NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. , ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten-__ dered at sate, p/ut Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by James W. Warner Jr. a/k/a Jim Warner a single man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2008, and recorded on March 20, 2008 in instrument 20080320-003150, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred SixtyTwo and 58/100 Dollars ($99,262.58). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1:00 PM, on December 13.2012. Said promises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Beginning At A Point On The East­ West Line Of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; Distant North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes East 907.74 Feel From The West 1/4 Post Of Said Section 18; Thence Continuing North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes East Along Said 1/4 Lino 239.22 Feel; Thence South 00 Degree 47 Minutes 10 Seconds East 160.00 Feet To The East Uno Of Tho West Fractional 1/2 Of The Southwest 14 Of Said Section 18: Thence South 89 Degrees 59 Minutes West 140.00 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 47 Minutes 10 Seconds East 30.00 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 59 Minutes West 125.00 Feet: Thence North 00 Degrees 47 Minutes 10 Seconds West 89.68 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes East 25.78 Feet; Thence North oo Degrees 47 Minutes 10 Seconds West 100.32 Feet To Tho Placo Of Beginning. Subject To Easement For Public Highway Purposes Over The Northerly 33 Feet Thereof For Saddler Road And The Easterly 33 Feel Thereof For Dennison Road. Beginning At A Point On East-West 1/4 Line, Section 18, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West Distant North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 00 Seconds East 660.00' From The West IM Post Said Section 18, Thence Continuing North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 00 Seconds East Along Said11/4 Uno 466.96, Thence South 00 Degrees 47 M nules 10 Seconds East 238.46', Thence North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 47 Seconds West 165 00, Thence North 00 Degrees 47 Minutes 10 Seconds West 16.03, Thenco North 89 Degrees 59 Minutes 47 Seconds West 323.41, Thence North 00 Degrees 24 Minutes 48 Seconds West 222.24' To Point Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months horn lhe date of such salo. unless deterrmned abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period sha'I be o0 days from thc date of such sate. . , If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for'damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated; November 15. 2012 For more information, please ca I. FC X (248) 593 1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer _ n 31440 Northweiitem Highway- Sd'to 200 Farmington Halt- Michigan 40334-2525 File #414615F01 (11-15)(12-O6) rv This tem is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used lor that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage mado by DAVID A. GAIKEMA and MARY ELLEN GAIKEMA. husband and wife (collectively. ‘Mortgagor0), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, dated April 23. 2004, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 28, 2004, as instrument number 1126578 (the ’Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N A. a national association, of 300 High Street, PO Box 476, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-0476, was lhe suc­ cessor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to CHEMI­ CAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 333 E. Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640-6511 (the "Mortgagee”), pursuant to tho terms of a Branch Purchase and Assumption Agreement dated May 11. 2006, and a Bill of Sate dated August 18, 2006, evidence of which will be placed of record prior to lhe date of sale (the ’Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares tho entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be duo for principal and interest on tho Mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Throe Hundred Forty and 96/100 Dollars ($263,340.96). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover tho debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by v.rtuo of the power of sate contained in lhe Mortgage and Iho statute in such case made and provided, and to pay lhe above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including tho attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by tho under­ signed before sate, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of tho mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder al the east entrance ol Iho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 10th day of January. 2013, at one o'clock m tho afternoon. Tho premises covered by the Mortgage aro situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, Stalo of Michigan, and are desenbed as follows: Lot 22 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to the recorded plat thereof; also commencing on tho East hne«ol Beatrice Avenue of tho Plat of Ritchie Woodlands, 33 feet Easterly from the North lot hne of Lot 22' lhence Easterly parallel with said North lol Imo 100 feel; thenco Southerly parallel with East line of Beatrice Avenue 50 feet, thence Westerly parallel with lhe South l.ne of Lot No 22.100 feet to Beatrice Avenue; thence Northerly 50 feet to heg.nnina being a part 0! the Southwest 1/4 ot the Southeast 1/4 0! Section 28. Town 3 North, Rango 10 West. Toqolhor with all the improvements erected on tho real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of Iho property, and all replace- as. 2926 Beatnca Avenue. Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP A08-016-190 014-00 ' Notice is further given that Iho length of he redemption penod w.4 bo s-x (6) mornhs from the date of sale, unless tho premises are abandoned. It the premises are abandoned, tne redemption pen­ od will bo lhe later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sate or upon expiration ol frfteen (15) days after lhe Mortgagor Is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are consteered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor s heirs oxocu or, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not mven the written notice required by MCLA §600 3241a(c) staling that the prem.ses are not aTmenpemises are sold at a foreclosure sate under MCLA §600 3278 tne Mortgagor wilt be he'd Sns bio to the person who buys the jxem.ses at the mortgage foreclosure sate cr to the Mortgagee for imaging toe premises during the redemption Dated November 29. 2012 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy H'ltegonds WARNER NORLROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Filth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. NW Grand Rap-ds. Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 8730529-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of lhe bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Marie Peters, a single woman, or.g nal mortgagorfc), to Mortgage Eloctronc Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 10. 2003 and recorded on January 22. 2003 in instrument 1096042. and assigned Ly said Mortgagee lo Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an ass gnmer.t. In Barry county records. M<h.gan, on which mortgage thore is claimed to be due at lhe dale hereof tho sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Th:rty-On<? and 4i'i00 Dollars (S56.231.43). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub';C vendue, at the place of holding the circu t court w.thn Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 20. 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 69, Lynden Johnoock Plat #1, according to tne recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Lber 3 of Piats on Page 93. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determ-ned aban­ doned in accordance witn MCLA 600 324la. in which case the redemption period sha'I be 30 days from the date of such sate. If the property is so’d at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property a! the mortgage foreclosure sate or lo tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 22. 2012 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 533-1311 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 314-10 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Fite 04O2486FO3 (11-22)(12-13) 775T2SX NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm ts a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage mado by CARL D. MILLER and THERESA M. MILLER, husband and wife (collectively. 'Mortgagor-), to FIRST FINANCIAL BANK. NA, a national association, ol 300 H.gh Street, PO Box 476, Hamilton, Oh o 45011-0467. dated February 27. 2006, and recorded in the office ol the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. M ch.gan on March 7, 2006. as Instrument No. 1161010 (lhe ’Mortgage”). First Financial Bank. NA, has assigned the Mortgage lo CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, of 333 East Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640-6511 (the “Mortgagee’). By rea­ son of such default, the Mortgagee etects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of tho indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is cia'med to be duo for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Nino Hundred Sixly-Eight and 78/100 Dollars ($84,968.78). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover tho debt secured by tho Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by v.rtuo of the power of sale contained in tho Mortgage and tho statute in such case mado and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by tno under­ signed before sate, tho Mortgage w>ll be foreclosed by salo of the mortgaged prem.ses at public vendue to tho highest bidder at the east entrance cf the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday Iho 10th day of Januaiy. 2013. at one o’clock in the afternoon The promises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Cartton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as follows. A parcel of land in tho Southeast one-quarter of Section 32, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cariion Township, Barry County. Mtch gan, described as Commenong at lhe Southeast corner ol said Sect on 32; tncnco Nortn 89 degrees 53 minutes West 1320 4 feet; thence North 0 degrees 04 min­ utes Wost 1806.75 feel, tnence West 550.37 feet to the Place ol Beginning; thence South 175 feet, thence West 433 feet; thence North 28 degrees 40 minutes East 85 5 feel to the South line of Outlet A. Supervisor’s Plat ol Bauer's Resort, thenco East 359 feet; thence North 100 feet; tnence East 33 feet to tho Place of Beg nnmg Except tne East 33 feet for right of way, described as follows Commence at lhe Southeast comer ol sad Secton 32; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes West 1320.4 feet, thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes West 1866.75 feet, thence West 550.37 feet to the Place ol Beginning; thence South 175 feet: thence West 33 feel; thence North |75 feet, thence East 33 feet to lhe Pteco of Beginning. Together with all the improvements erected on the real osiate. and ail easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replace­ ments and add.tons. Commonly known as: 304 Leach Lake Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. »08-04-032-497-00 Notice is further given that the length of lhe redemption period will be six (6) months from tne date of salo. unless the premises are abandoned. It the premises are abandoned, tho redemption peri­ od will be the later ol thirty (30) days from the date of the sate or upon exp.ration of fifteen (15) cays after tno Mortgagor is given nobce pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the prem ses ate cons ti­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or unoer one (1) of them has not ijtven lhe written notice required by MCLA §600 3241a(C) stating that the prem.ses are not abandoned If the premises are so>d at a furor iosuro sate, under MCLA §600 3276 the Mortgagor w il be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the Mortgagee for damaging lhe premises during the redumption period ' Dated. November 29, 2012 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy H.ifeqonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. N W Grand Rap.ds, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 8723050-1 'HW �2012 ~ The Ha^ngs Banner Pagt» 12 - Thursday. 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However, your Social Security ben­ efits may be subject to income tax. Learn LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FlR7.1 IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Baker and Melissa M. Baker, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Y/ash;ngton Mutual Bank. FA. Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2007. and recorded on May 3. 2007 in instrument 1180067. and modi­ fied by Affidavit or Order executed on March 1, 2012 and recorded on March 29.2012 in instrument 201203290003158. and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at Iho date hereof the sum of T*o Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nme and 58/100 Dollars ($249,949.58). Under the power of sa£ contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute m such case mado and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that sa.d mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale d the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puh-c venduo. at tho placo of holding the circuit court within Barry County, nt 1:00 PM, on December 27.2012. Said promises aro situated in Township ol Orangovillo, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as; Commence a*lhe North 1/4 pos1 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West; thenco South 89 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East, on the North line o! said section. 1322.10 feet to the North 1/8 post of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 13; thence continuing South 89^*14 minutes 37 seconds Eaq on sa'd North bne 774.23 feet to the point of beg.nning of the P‘ircc'0' *and hort’'" desenbed; lhen9C0 c0’. „u:ng South 89 degrees 44 m.nutes 37 seconds East on said North tine. 547.87 feet to the Northeast comer of sa^l socUon; thence South oo rtnorees 32 minutes 18 seconds West, on t^C o' Northeast 1/4. 1322.90 feet, to the East and West 1/8 hne of ho Northeast 1/4 thbMOrth 09 de9ree3 26 ,n,nu’os 27 seconds Wot? nn said East-West 1/8 hne. 1325.07 feOt to Sir’ North and South 1/8 lino ol tho Northeast IM-tho^.Noth00d0^0®540m,nu|os 03 scends 'd I.™ «.18 foot; thenco North wiXeTlS '"i"u,e5 02 2oconcl5 East, olonn •>„ tanco me and tree row. 811.M too’ to ?XiSi,:3ahoul 10 'cot Wosl °* an exist,ng ’°,a P°± ,ow; thenco North 01 degrees 0^°° ‘no an? v-onds West, parallel with ^^C’Si^208457ee,,o,ho opportunities. The functions and services ecosystems provide and the services residents want must be examined, he said, and data and knowledge must be used to guide decisions about what the state’s ecological and natural assets should be. •‘Our natural resources form the basis of life and the quality of life that define Michigan,” Snyder said. “Identifying our pri­ orities and moving forward with resolve and purpose will help safeguard our precious resources while creating a better place for our families." Land, limber and waler management strategies that protect the character and pro­ ductive capacity of natural resources must also be developed, Snyder said. What the state owns, and why, is a part of that land management. And with one-fifth of the world’s freshwater supply. Michigan’s water systems arc central to placemaking efforts across the state, he noted. These resources impact all of Michigan’s economy as well as thc lifestyles that Michiganders enjoy. “ Die timber industry is an economic asset to our state, especially in rural communities.” Snyder said, adding that there is opportunity to provide for responsible growth in this sec­ tor. He said a business plan will be prepared for the future of lhe state’s timber industry to identify and prioritize opportunities for growth. A limber industry' summit will be convened next April in this effort. The Great Lakes are Michigan’s greatest natural asset, yet aquatic invasive species are ?@HD@ lhe venyduic Doe^ Social Sei uritc provide, special sen­ or visually impaired7 f Yes Social Security offer, a number o services and products specifically designei for people who are blind or visually imp ure . For example, wc make all our publications available in multiple formats including Braille, audio cassette tapes, compact di - s o enlarged print. Also, most of our publications arc available online in audio 1orm.it To get any of these products in alternative formats, contact us by going online to www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/all-pubs.ntml. calling us at 8(X)-772-12l3 between 7 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, contacting your local Social Security office; or mailing, calling, or faxing your request to Social Security Administration, Braille Branch. 6401 Security Blvd.. LI I>ow Rise, Baltimore. MD 21235, 965-6414 or 410-965-6407: fax Services 141 West call 410­ 410-965­ 6413. increasingly threatening the ecosystem. Snyder said as the new leader of the Council of Great Lakes Governors, he will hold a Mackinac Island summit with the eight Great Lakes governors and Canadian officials to coordinate strategies to reduce the risk of newinvasive species and ways to manage those already here so they do not devastate those precious resources. Trails are also an important contributor to Michigan’s quality of life and economy. Michigan has more total trail miles than most states. Snyder said, providing opportunity lo make Michigan The Trail State. To accom­ plish this, the slate must prioritize efforts to support and create trail connections. The gov­ ernor called for the creation of a showcase trail from Belle Isle to lhe Wisconsin bonder that will team private and public trails into a signature Pure Michigan experience. Above all, Snyder said Michiganders should be reminded that ecosystems are all interconnected, and lhe best environmental solutions can solve more than one problem. "Wc are committed to reinventing Michigan and must work to support and enhance our efforts lo protect our environ­ ment and ensure our energy future,” said Snyder. "With the help of both the Legislature and citizens, wc will realize our full potential.” The entire Special Message on Energy and the Environment is available online at www.micliigan.gov/documents/snyder. me® ‘Grandson’ arrested and needs money, twice who were also in the house. Police met with a 26-year-old Hastings man and a 29-y earold Nashville man al the Grand Street home, where officers found an active lab. Meth lab Hastings Police spoke Nov. 20 to a cou­ ple who had received a telephone call from a caller claiming to be their grandson. He told the pair he was in Mexico. The alleged grandson said he had been pulled over by police in Mexico and needed $2,000 for bond. He said he did not want his parents to find out and asked them not to tell. The cou­ ple then wired $2,000 to the person they believed to be their grandson. They received was unharmed. Both suspects were arrested and remain at the Barry County Jail on $25,000 bonds. Hastings Police say this is a second telephone call, hours later, and were again requested to send $2,000 for an additional bond. The couple then wired the second $2,000, but soon after became suspi­ cious and called their daughter and asked lhe whereabouts of their grandson. When they were told their grandson was home, play ing on the computer, they immediately called the police. Baking biker stopped in street A 23-ycar-old Hastings man was stopped by police after they saw him riding his bike in the middle of a street without lights around 12:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23. He told officers he was just going home from a friend’s house. Officers asked thc man if he had anything on him that he should not pos­ sess. He said he did not and gave permission for a search. The man then admitted to hav­ ing a small amount of marijuana and gave it components and a small amount of the ille­ gal drug were confiscated, with help from by the Michigan State Police. Thc family the fourth methamphetamine lab recently located within city limits, and they encour­ age citizens to call police with suspected drug activ ity. Gaming system disappears while owner is hunting Barry- County Deputies were called to South Main Street in Woodland Nov. 19 in reference to stolen video games. Thc home­ owner said when he came home from hunt­ ing, his xBox 360 system, three controllers and 15 to 18 games were missing from his living room. The items arc valued at $420. Deputies found no evidence of a forced entry. The man said no other items were missing from his home The case is inactive pending additional information. Home repairs lead to argument, arrest Deputies responded to a domestic assault at a Bridge Park Road residence in Hastings Township Nov. 25 wheat a woman said she to thc officer. He told police he w;ls going to make "special brownies" for his friend and was arrested for possession. and her 32-year-old ex-husb.md were argu­ ing over home repair and he started calling her names. The man began to leave the res­ idence and the woman said she followed. 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Hie man was placed under arrest for domestic violence Th,, report was turned over to the prosecutor\ office. * �■ •..DK girls start fast Allegan to settle ny Hardin) Delton Kellogg varsity girls' basketball coach Mike Mohn his team down after a forth quarter run by Allegan Tuesday ( Delton Keliogg’s Kristen Mohn (21) drives baseline for a shot off glass over Allegan defender Corrie Wolthuis. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It was a good first win. and now the Panthers really need to get to work. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls' basketball team opened the 2012-13 season with a 55-41 non-conferencc victory over visiting Allegan Tuesday. The Panthers allowed just 12 points in the first half, and cruised to the 14-point win. “We came out of the chute really well, then got a little lackadaisical in that third quarter and let them reel it in a little bit,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. The Panthers won't get to be lackadaisical for a moment Friday as they open lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association season against -It w as kind of fun to watch her grow up as a young lady and a young basketball player. I was pleased with that, coach Mo|ln s;ijj He also saw plenty of growth from junior point guard Sarah Rendon. Rendon finished with nine points, and teamed Up wilh scn5or guard Rachel Parker to limit one of the Tigers’ top scoring threats. Blair Arthur led Allegan with 21 points. She knocked dow n four three pointers. A strong night at the free throw hne helped Delton stymie the Tigers' second half charge. The Panthers were 9-of-l2 front the stripe in win. He did see plenty of good things Tuesday thought. Bnxike Martin took charge on thc offensive end. finishing with u team-high 16 TK girls score points. Sophomore Kristen Mohn, coach Mohn's daughter, stepped up and finished with 13 points and a team-high six rebounds. topsided wm first night All-Barry County Corrections: lltere were a few mistakes in the 2012 Fall All-Barry County stories in the Hastings Banner Nov. 15 and Nov. 22. Three girls, Emma Anderson, Katie Beauchamp and Kourtney Dobbin from the Ihoniapple Kcllogg/Hastings girls’ swim­ ming and diving team should have been listed among the first team honorees on the All­ Barry County Girls’ Swimming and Diving Team. Ronnie Collins. Chance Miller, and Jake Miller from Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg’s David Walter were listed among the first team honorees on thc All-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country team, but their lists of accomplishments were omitted. Here are the entries that should have been included in the two stories. Girls'Swimming & Diving First Team Emma Anderson, TK/Hastings: Anderson scored points in a couple of strokes al the 2012 OK Rainbow Tier 11 Meet. She was 12th in lhe 200-yardbutterfly with a time of 1 minute 10.64 .seconds and 14th in the 100-yarxI breaststroke with a time of 1:23. (X). Katie Beauchamp. TK/Hastings: One of thc top distance freestyle swimmers for the TK/Hastings team. Beauchamp was ninth nt the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Meet in lhe 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6J2.75. A sophomore. Beauchamp also scored a ninth-place finish at thc conference meet in thc 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:17.82. Kourtney Dobbin. TK/Hastings: The junior Dobbin was a part of the 'Trojan team that was second in lhe 200-yard freestyle relay at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. She also had a good meet in individual events, taking sixth m the 50-yard freestyle and eighth in the 100-yand freestyle. Boys' Cross Country First Team Ronnie Collins, Hastings; lhe runner-up at the Barry County Meet. I’ullins hit the fin ish litre in Middleville with a time of 18 min­ Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal. He led lhe team there with a 39th-place time of 17: 43.0. He was third at the Barry County Meet in 18: 28.8. Jake Miller, Hastings: Miller finished hisjunior season with a fifth-place time of 18:51.0 at the Barry County Meet, making him the third Saxon across the finish line there. Miller was the third Saxon to finish at each of the teams last two meets, placing 61st overall at his team’s Division 2 Regional Meet with a time of 18:25.6. David Walter, Thomapple Kellogg: Die Trojan junior earned a inp to the Division 2 State Finals for the first time this fall, placing 87th with a time of 16:39.1. Walter was lhe both the Barry County Meet champion and the OK Gold Conference Meet champion this season. He won the county meet in 18:15.0. BOWLING SCORES the second half. Olivet. "We’ve got a lol of work to do tomorrow and Thursday,” Mohn said after Tuesday’s Delton Kellogg guard Brooke Martin (32) takes it strong to the hoop over Allegan’s Siera Ruffer Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panther senior guard Rachel Parker draws a foul from Allegan’s Blair Arthur with a strong move in the paint. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 31; Street Bowlers 26; You’re Up N Shit 24; H20 23; Sunday Snoozers 22; Straightliners 21; The Heath Gang 14. Women's good games and scries - K. Becker 207-562; M. Daniels 214-551; M. Simpson 199-496; F. Ames 172-444; R. Hunt 151-354; A. Hubbell 182; J. Shoebridge 142. Men’s good games and series - E. Bartlett 215-591; C. Santana 240-571; C. Fealherly 195-501; J. Craven 165-441; T. Santana 169; S. Jewell 160; B. Heath 153. Schantz 167. Tuesday Mixed Barry Co. Red Cross 34.5; Hurless Machine Shop 34; Hometown Lumber 33; Boyce Milk Haulers 32; J-Bar Antique Tractors 21. High Game - D. Blakely 258; D. Benner 195; G. Hause 192; K. Beebe 191; S. Beebe 176; C. Fealherly 169; B. Ramey 155; -B. Norris 123. High Series - D. Blakely 622. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team opened the 2012-13 season with a 58-16 win at Kelloggsville Tuesday. The Troians allowed lhe Rockets just five points in thc first half, ar.d scored 28 of their 58 points in the second quarter. Kelli Graham led the way forTK w ith 12 points and Victoria Fuller added 11. TK had ten different girls score in the con­ test. Crystal Smith added nine points. Molly Lark seven and Sydney Krol had six. Graham also had five steals and Smith Monday Mixcrvttes Dewey’s Auto Body 35-13; Kent Oil 32.5­ 15.5; Dean’s Dolls 32-16; Nashville Chiropractic 22-26; Creekside Growers 20.5­ 27.5. Good Games & Series: J. Alflen 175-510; J. Rice 200-563; L. Elliston 184; N. Goggins 160-445; S. Dunham 173; M. Rodgers 163; P. Shellington 138; S. Nash 146; D. Anders 155. four. Samary Givon. Kayla Shannon. 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Tuesday Trios Washking 41-11; Sam 35-17; CBS 32-20; Coleman Ins. 26-22; Look Ins. 25-27; Team Turkey 25-27; Classic Trio 24-28; Lu's Team 23.5-24.5; Blair Landscaping 17.5-34.5; Ghost Team 0-52. High Game - Tammy D. 200; Donna 196; Renee B. 190. High series - Tammy D. 558; Donna 510; Linsey 507. Tuesday against Ionia. utes 18.6 seconds io end his sophomore sea­ overall in 18.23. Chance xMillcr. Hastings: Miller ()ne of four sophomores lo finish in (he (op four lor the Saxons at their Division 2 Regional Senior Citizens Sun Risers 33.5-14.5; Butterfingers 30-18; M&M’s 27-21; King Pins 26-22; Usedtobe #1 25-23; Three Gals & A Guy 21-27; Ward’s Friends 21-27; Just Having Fun 19.5-28.5; Early Risers 19-29; Kuempel 18-30. Women's good games and series: N. Frost 154; E. Ulrich 170-466; B. Maker 172-459. Men’s good games and series: D. Murphy 139; G. Waggoner 188-522; R. Boniface 185­ 500; W.Talsma 186-489; R. McDonald 236­ 653; B. Terry 214-552; G. Bennett 153; K. ' '. . OitJrr Nowl Call U -.od. ItHKlt: ■ ‘ ■ , . , 3'/ ' ' 1-888-347 6032 thiiip^cMloHwr 1-866-979-9513 • < ’ ..T .. ................. .... ................. Mon-tel BA«n-llpm . S<>IV«m*Cpm • Sun lOJim-bpinLST �Defense helps Hastings rally late in loss at Otsego LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ULx_ _ _ _ _ lakewood senior Emily Kutch (center) is Joined by her parents Stephanie and Carl Kutch as she signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Northwoo 1 Y Women’s Basketball Program in the Lakewood High School Media Center luesoay morning (Nov. 20). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kutch follows state victory with basketball signing day by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Emily Kutch went to the girls’ golf state finals as a freshman. She won a state championship with the var­ sity volleyball team two weekends ago. So naturally, she signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Northwood University Women’s Basketball Program in the Lakew ood High School Media Center in front of friends, family, teammates and coaches last Tuesday. While even going to the state finals in two different sports is an incredible feat for a high school athlete. Lakewood athletic director Bill Barker and Lakewood varsity girls’ bas­ ketball coach Denny Frost made it clear that is not the only unusual thing about Kutch. Both mentioned that only about 1 percent of high school athletes will get any kind of a scholarship lo play sports on the collegiate level. Frost said that the amount that get a full-ride scholarship, like Kutch. is maybe a tenth of that one percent. "It’s literally unheard of.” said Frost. Kutch is taking it all in stride. She’s excit­ ed to be getting back to basketball, but admit­ ted that it’s been a little tough coming down from the high of winning a state champi­ onship. She said her first practice Monday was "a little shaky at first.’’ She’s know n for n long time that basketball was lhe sport she wanted to pursue. “I’ve just been playing ever since I was a little kid,” Kutch said. "1 just love to play it, play with the teammates, scoring those hoops, and then thc atmosphere in the gym kind of gets your adrenaline going.” Once Northwood began pursuing her, she w as sure it was a place she was going to love. "I felt most comfortable there.” she said. "I love the coaches and the atmosphere. The teammates 1 got to meet them, they were fun. The campus is really pretty. And. 1 wanted to go into business.” The Northwood coaches like her quickness and her length on the perimeter. Kutch aver­ aged 11.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a junior, earning all-conference honors in thc Capital Area /Xctivities Conference White The Saxons’ Rachel Quillen is bumped by Otsego’s Allie Thiel (right) and Amanda Metz (left) as she tries to get a shot up during the second quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Division for the second time. Her position has bounced around through­ out her basketball career. She played in the post in middle school, but thc Vikings needed her to play point guard as a freshman. She handled that task, and every other one thrown al her on a basketball court. "Wc are really excited about Emily signing w ith us,” said Northwood coach Jeff Curtis in a statement. "In fact, we w ere just talking last week that we wish she was here this year because she could help us right now. We are really excited about the youth of our program and the direction that we continue to head.” Kutch probably wouldn’t have minded being with the Timberwolves last week either. They were in Hawaii for lhe Oahu Classic. Kutch and the Vikings open their season Friday at home against Pewamo-Westphalia. Future Saxon Night will be held Dec. 1 The Hastings High School boys’ basketball program will host its 6th annual Future Saxon Night on Saturday. Dec. J from 4 p.m. lo 7 p.m. at Hastings High School. Students in grades K-6 are invited to spend the evening with the basketball teams, with activities including basketball, volleyball, swimming, karaoke, and arts and crafts. Pizza, pop, and candy w ill be available for purchase. The cost per student is $5. Hastings freshman center Maddie Dailey (right) and Otsego sophomore Sarah White tip-off the 2012-13 varsity girls’ basketball season at Otsego High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor lhe Saxons’ new style had its moments Tuesday. Steals by senior guard Taylor Carter and sophomore guard Grace Meade helped the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team pull out of a 5-0 hole early in the season opener at Otsego High School. Full-court pressure defense also helped the Saxons dig themselves out of an 18-point hole in thc second half against the Bulldogs. Hastings didn’t get all the way out of the hole though, falling 54-47 in the first game under new, varsity head cpqch Andrew Mains. "It was a learning experience. I’m proud of the way the girls fought back. We were down 14 al half-time, and we only lost by seven I think it was,” Mains said. “I’m proud of the way we fought back. We’re young still. Wc start a freshman and a sophomore, so they 're learning how to play together right now. This 15 a good team. Diey’re going to win the Wolverine Conference. I grew up playing in that. There’s no doubt in my mind that they ’re going to win that. This is like us playing a Catholic Central or South Christian.” It was a learning experience for the girls, and for Mains. He thought afterwards that maybe he should have gone lo the full-court defense earlier in the second half. The Saxons started thc game pressuring lhe Bulldogs, but after the Bulldogs’ Allie Thiel maneuvered the length of the court to put her team up 20­ 12 early in lhe second quarter Hastings settled back into a half-court defense. Ihiel was one of three Bulldogs in double­ figures. She had ten points Shannon Nichols knocked down three threes and finished with 16 points. The Bulldogs also got 11 points from Sarah White. . . Carter and Maddie Dailey tied tor the Saxon scoring lead with 16 points each. Meade added nine points and Rachel Quillen four. Dailey, the freshman starter, came up huge in her first varsity contest. She did an espe­ cially good job of .setting pK’Es 0,1 the perime­ ter and then rolling to basket for open Hastings’ Grace Bosma (5) and Nicole Redman force Otsego's Amanda Metz to turn the ball over in the back-court late in the first half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Meade, the Saxons’ sophomore starter, was part of a solid back-court duo with Carter. "We’re extremely proud of how hard they’re working,” Mains said of Meade and Dailey. "Those girls both play AAU. They came to all summer weights, thc summer track, the summer basketball so we’re extremely proud of the way they’re working together and the way they’re starting to devel­ op.” After the Saxons’ early six-point run in the first quarter, but Bulldogs took control of the game back with Nichols and Kylie Hukill banking in three-point shots. Otsego led 15­ 10 after one quarter, then pushed its lead to 28-14 at the half. 'Hie Bulldog lead grew to as many as 18 points in the third quarter, and was still at 17 points with five minutes left to play in the fourth before Hastings started whittling it down. Hastings heads to Comstock Park Friday, then will be at DeWitt Tuesday. Thc Saxons’ first home contest ot the season is against Reeths-Puffer Friday. Dec. 7. looks at the hoop. Hastings’ senior guard Taylor Carter dribbles past Otsego's Shannon Nichols during the first quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SPECIALIZING IN: 05796135 • Criminal Law / Traffic Tickets • Wills & Trusts • Divorce / Custody • Land Contracts I Mortgages GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! • Foreclosures • Personal Injury • Bankruptcy • Drunk Driving • Estate Planning • Probate / Estates ♦ Real Estate / Deeds * Collections«Corporations • Partnerships / LLC's • Landlord / Tenant Trial Litigation HASTINGS € LAKE ODESSA 50) W. state Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 361!) w. Jordan Lk. St.. 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Everyone is welcome. Humane Society collecting pet food during parade Die Hastings Dog Pari. Companions will be walking ir. the Hastings Chn -nr,zt> . S.?: jrJ.iy. Dec :nJ •tcvqjtiny tionatxsns of <Joc and ent food along the parade route. P.uadc icet - who bring pet food to Narrate amply need u? flag d<‘W n one of the dog park volunteers, w ho wd* gath­ er the donation and put it in the parade vehicle. All donated items will go to the Humane Society’s pet fo<Ki pantry. Anyone with questions may call Vicki Buller, 269-945-3259, or the Humane Society. 269-945-0602; or visit the new location, 231 E. Center St., Hastings. Hours are Monday and Thursday JO a.m, to 1 p.m. Presbyterian church hosting Christmas concert PRICE 75C Busy weekend planned in downtown Hastings Friday evening will bring shopping, car­ riages, caroling and more -to downtown Hastings. The Hastings Downtow n Business Team, a committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commence, in partnership with the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, will host Holiday Hop in downtown Hastings Friday, Dec. 6. This festive event begins in downtown stores at 5 and continues until 8:30 p.m. with lighting of the mayor’s Christmas tree at city hall. ' From 5 to 8 p.m., downtown merchants will offer store specials and holiday refresh­ ments Art will be for sale from more than 30 artists at Hastings Public Library. Free Holly Trolley rides will be provided by Hastings City Bank. All the while, live street music and Christmas caroling will ring out through the streets. Everyone is invited to gather nt 6 p.m. at the northwest comer of the courthouse lawn for the manger dedication. Free Victonan horse-drawn carriage rides will be provided from 6 to 8 p.m., sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy, County Seat and the See WEEKEND, page 7 “Carol of the Bells wi be the theme of this year’s Christmas parade in Hastings, which will step off at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 (File photo) , Cooley named interim superintendent by Sandra Ponsctto • Staff Writer Questions asked by Hastings Area Schools Board of Education members during a special board meeting Tuesday evening, in the wake of the sudden resignation of superintendent Todd Geerlings Nov. 21, included, “What do you do with a lame duck?” The answer for the Hastings Board of Education was keep Geerlings on the payroll until the end of December, even though the board appointed former superintendent and current Hastings Middle School principal Chris Cooley as interim superintendent effec­ tive Friday, Dec. 13. When Cooley assumes the responsibilities of interim superintendent, Geerlings will then serve as a general administrator until Christmas break begins Friday, Dec. 20 and stay on the district’s payroll until Dec. 31. During discussion before the vote, board member Kevin Beck asked if the district was paying Geerlings through Dec. 31 because he i---------------------------------------------------------- s-----------. t ’’[Geerlings] can unilaterally breach the contract and we can’t? 1 don’t understand that. It doesn't make any sense to me that the superintendent can pick the date when he stops getting paid, but we can’t.” Board member Rob Longstreet - . -------------------- was still under contract. “If his letter says the 31st, we’d have to go through a big process not to have to pay him through the 31st, which is probably pretty dif­ ficult, he said. ”1 have a personal issue with that.” Board member Vai Slaughter said that if Geerlings continued to work through Dec. 20, the district would only lx paying him for three days he would normally nave been required Io work. Board President Dan Patton explained that the superintendent’s contract allows the superintendent to be off duty the day before and after the holidays, as well as the holidays themselves: that is why Geerlings would only be expected to work through Dec. 20. “If he resigns on the 31st. we can’t say it is on the I2lh?” asked Longstreet. “That doesn’t make any sense to me. Why would we have to continue to pay him after the 12th? He can unilaterally breach the contract and we can’t? I don’t understand that. It doesn’t make any sense to me that the superintendent can pick the date when he stops getting paid, but we can’t.” “We had that with the last (superintendent), a couple years ago,” said Beck. “That was because we were terminating his employment.” said Longstreet, who asked why Geerlings should be kept on in any I he Lake wood Area Choral Society will present “Do \ou Hear What 1 Hear,” a free choral concert of Christmas music at Hastings First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M 37 Highway, Hading-, Sunday. Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. Soloists, ducts and ensembles will perform a variet} of Christmas favorites, as well as some lesser-known work-. The public is encouraged to attend this concert • Hastings Middle School principal and former superintendent of Hastings Area Schools Chris Cooley will once again assume the district’s helm Monday, Dec. 16, when he begins his tenure as interim superintendent in the wake of Todd Geerlings’ resignation. Santa, elves ready to sing along Santa has finalized hi* schedule for the Holly Tndley anti coordinated with area musicians to smg along certain night s as the trolley rolls through town. I he trolley will cruise around the city of Hasting-, several nights, but anyone why wants to ride along in the company ot cam) singing musician.-, may want to mark the calendar. Vania jikj his ‘musical elves' will be on the trolley the following dates and nines. Monday. Dec. 9 • The Bluegrass Quartet. Tuesday. Dec 10 Hauk Butler. Wednesday, Dec II — Acousut ChriMniit... Thursday. Dec 12 -• Mike Madill and Friends; Wednesday. Dec ... joe ;,nj pllUl Cipcic; Friday. Dec. 20 - Maiden Voyage. and Monday Dec 23 - Jeff Spen: Sarita bus made y pcim tn VblJ f^rry C'Mihty to ride the trolley w ith various musical cb cs since I9rf7 Hastings church project working the skyline As artistic in its architecture as the revered First United Methodist Ch . . . the scatfolding that’s been erected to make exterior renovations, repairs and restorations is also a work of J?rch in Hastings is, mb(e and wjn stand through the winter until work can be completed in the spring. Look inside for a Cc.. .;11 took five days . and, for workers, sometimes perilous - project in downtown Hastings. ta,led ’™k at the ambitious capacity after Cooley was appointed Patton said it was his intention for Geerlings to help with the transition “We can hold Mr. Geerlings to be here on the 27th, 30th. and 23rd; but in reality, 1 don’t care if he’s here or not,” said Patton “I would like for him to be here through the 20th. I’m not try ing to be offensive about him not being here after the 20th. Nobody’s going to be here after the 20th; let’s be honest. It’s the week of Christmas.” Patton said the big question would be who would be in charge during the transition peri­ od. “Who does Mr. Berlin report to on Monday?" Patton asked. “In my opinion, on Monday, the 16th of December that should be Chris Cooley. We’re still going to pay Rxld until Dec. 31st." . Patton said that when everyone goes home fro break Dec. 16, they will do so w ith the sense that Cooley is in charge. “We ll hit the ground running on Jan. 6.” he said. Geerlings submitted his official letter of resignation to the board, Monday, Nov. 25. saying he intended to resign effective Dec. 31. because he had accepted a position as the principal of Muskegon Catholic Central High School. In his official letter to the board, Geerlings said that he was resigning because he could not sell his house in Muskegon, and the three hour daily commute was emotional­ ly and physically draining. However, in an See SUPERINTENDENT, pg. 10 �Community M appoW^ set careful review bf con^sumers Snow alter Kilmer’s name U,L * ir.irlm1’ nomination for reapfwintmciit to Park board. Kilmer "aV^r^ntinr. hy hong VanderLaan Editor • I ike coaches consulting their scouting ; reports before finally penciling in a starling ’lineup, Barry County commissioners made ' recommendations to’till nine positions on three counts boards and committees follow­ ; ing J1 applicant interviews during their com­ ! mince ol-thc-whole meeting Tuesday. In the case of the animal shelter advisory ; I board and the parks and recreation board • where the number ol applicants match the jopen positions, commissioners had little struggle. With the Charlton Park Village and .Museum Board, where six attractive eandi■ dates applied lor only two positions, however, 'commissioners had to play their hunches like : the most w izened of baseball managers .’ Making the choice especially difficult was ’ >he fact that two of those candidates — Lloyd •Kilmer and Elspeth Inglis — already hold ^officer positions on the 13-incmber board. r\cwcorners Robert Spaulding and Julie pGucnthet provided appealing alternatives as £itd two other candidates — Stephanie ^Skidmore and Willard Redman — who also ^applied and interviewed for positions on the Jbther boards. - "K It w IM.’ to SW itch When things are going -so well?” asked Commissioner Jon Smelker J^tfier Commissioner Jim DeYoung proposed a Resolution recommending Guenther’s ippoinimcnl. £ Smelker. aware that board approval of ^Guenther would supplant Kilmer, the board’s vote with DeVwng mid Sno .nI.,,nenJ;»i>on Kilmer’s appointment reco n re followed a 6-1 vote to place Gu n d.^enllBg board. 'Ihough -Smelker cas . dra"n vote, commissioners 'vere app«, her to Guenther’s g^'ithntinf. ex full-time position as an . FJ . School cialist with the Barn Intermediate I)’stricL .mount o! know 1••Elsp.-.h h.u. an immense -mH-' edge, but others have a lo . . .)rvChair Craig Steinburg of <he d 1 sented with only two openings f«» ■ • qualified applicants. skidmore w ere Applicants Redman and Sktdm<r ||(_ provided assignment nrcom vurrent parks and recreation boaid along board member Patrice. Johns who had appt ommendaboo ™,h[jad''UR<d,i„son. Kathy wfggins Juhe Palmalier and Megan Uvell "' in'two cines wltcre the board has approval but not appointment authority. Dorothy Hint X’’recommended for appointment as th Barry County Humane Soctety s repnu tntalive to the animal shelter advisory ' • Steven Hicks was recommended for ‘W’*" ’ ment as the Jordan Lake Trail Board s repre­ sentative to the parks and recreation board. All recommended appointments made dur ing Tuesday’s committee-of-tlie-whole meet­ ing now move to next week’s board of com­ missioners meeting for final approval. In other business, the board: • Received an update from Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman. Newman presented another section of policy and procedure updates and rewrites for review by the board. present chair, or Inglis, the board secretary Zwhose career is in museum management, ^expressed concern about Charlton Park’s cur­ rent involvement in a strategic planning •pnx-rss and in an upcoming millage request J... either as part of a countywide parks and ^recreation millage or Charlton Park’s own -millage levy, which expires in 2016. < "The strategic planning process is nearly complete, and the millage proposal coming up ‘could be somewhat contentious,’’ replied .’DeYoung, referencing Kilmer’s candidacy. ‘"The anvwera he gave are the reasons it would ,’be contentious.” During his interview', Kilmer stated that he I would not support a possible tax millage •request for all Barry County parks, including ,Chariton Park. ,' ‘ I don’t think Barry’ County voters would .‘approve it and that would hurt Charlton • Park.” Kilmer told Commissioner Joyce •Snow. Kilmer did modify that stance in Implies to later questions, saying that if such a millage proposal were properly packaged and presented, he might be able to support it. "It didn't sound like he would even consid­ er a millage to support all parks,” concluded ihoniapple Players proudly present... She also reported on building improvements, an expected report following an inspection by a Michigan Department of Agriculture repre­ sentative, and a census update. As reported by Newman, the shelter is currently at one of its lowest population numbers, currently housing 50 dogs and 91 cats. Responding to a query’ on euthanasia pro­ cedures, Newman reported that she is person­ ally handling dog cuthanizations but is still requiring needed expertise from local veteri­ narians- for cat cuthanizations. "I’m halfway there, but I want to be com­ fortable," Newman told commissioners. “You I know this has been tough for me. I think the best way is just to take a w eekend [euthanization] class." • Heard public comments from two individ- A play bated on the book by Vari J. Hamner adapted by Chntt.pher Strgel To be held in the .. Dennison Performing Arts Center located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings, MI 49058 Ticltti are $10 for Adults fend $8 for Mudrnti & Senior Citterns Tickets may be purchased at the door. Progressive Graphics or reserved over the phone at the Thornapple Arts Council at 269-945-2002 the ' homecoming, Dec. 4 tDreu Mennal Opn «■ t'e PMk. J , Shows @ 7PM Dec. 5,6,7 and at 2PM Dec. 8 a Perfcrmed through tpecial arrangement xifh The Dramatic Publiihing Company THOROflPPLE I’ I II Y E H S uals. 1 <astij|... . Jun Brown . Charter To^n^ip Supervisor commission^ M from a fetter distributed to dance issue ‘ e°nceminE remote a«cn* take a "studjV?,(J Mig8<.sllng commissioners bihty b) f(2^d serious look” at the possiresearch the 1/*;%’ a citizens committee to "Once ihis; n‘,,o8y and legal use. the ballot dune, a plan could be put on dents," Brou a ^0,c of Barry County rcsithe ones afford from hi> IcHcr. "They arc senlation stafl7d from a financial and rcpre"Bairy CoJ?’'nl, as described b ?,s not die backwater county the local men ^r' DeYoung and rc|>orted by A This description lacks the FINANCIAL /LL< • Retirement Strategies and educational experience for the girls.” For those whdare passionate about girls having opportunities and learning new things, being a Girl Scout leader may be a way to pursue that, said Uni Forbes, executive direc­ tor of the Ban}' County United Way & Volunteer Center She was a Brownie with a troop in Spring Lake and a Girl Scout with GSHOM legacy councils in Kalamazoo and Jackson. Working to cam various badges gives girls the opportunity to learn what really interests them. Forbes said.The organization provided her with a way to connect and find some con­ tinuity during a childhood where she moved every two years with her family because of her father's job with Meijer stores. "There was always a Brownie or Girl Scout troop where I lived,” Forbes said. "When I flew up to be a Cadette there weren’t any troop leaders.” But, by that time Forbes was already pur­ suing other interests such as motorcycle rid­ ing, sports and drama. She said her father, a store director for Meijer, was very encourag- Barry County Democratic Party Party Friday, December 13( 2013 9S’M1 6:00-9:00 p.m. Special Guest Appearanri,. • Group & Individual Health Plans • Medicare Supplement Plans • Fixed & Variable Annuities • College Education Funding Live Band • Life Insurance Michigan Theme Dinn Long Term Can? Planning Pasties (Beef, Chicken or V*’ . Please let us know your pre J931''’’ I fontemade Desserts A Kee-.utn A*” 525 W. Apple St ll.,slitl»s. Ml 4<MI5H (269) 948-9969 ing. That vvas not done, and that was the rea­ son for the pushback on this issue. If this sub­ ject is worthy of a second life, do it right this time with real leadership." Jack Miner questioned the organization details of a possible millage vote. "The last couple of meetings we’ve heard comments about a millage for Charlton Park •• You’re all going to lie running for possible re-election to your scats and you’ll be m the middle of your own campaigns. Who s going to volunteer* _ Commissioner will meet 1 ucsd.iy. Dec.10. „ iMVir(i at 9 a.m. in The meeting chambers £ tire Courthouse. 220 W. State. St. in * * Du’em county offices being closed Dec. 24. the board hxs rescheduled its regular meeting on that date to Monday, Dec. 23. r , ,) C,rei *° nanY S’Hs on that waiting hst that I know" ru j - । » .. i ’ Lhadwick said. I under\ I*™! . i1 n 01 °‘ m°ms and dads arc busy. K u C‘t plan f°r a of hours a month. Its ho.cvcr you want l0 m<xt. I eople think it’s tine-consuming but it’s real­ ly not. A decrease in the number of stay-at-home moms who used b be the majority of troop leaders and an increasing number of twocareer couples pnmpted GSHOM to offer more flexible optics for those who want to lead, but are time smed. " I hey can meet with a troop once a week or once every othc week. They cun meet in the evening, afterschool or on weekends,” Pino said. "Girl Scouts is a year round pro­ gram so we also hne troops that meet in the summer. . ' "We.work with ih>.x.Laders and give them the tools and support ’they need to create a fun • SIMPLE, SEP & Rollover IRA’s • Investment Management envious of. . "The true test of leadership is doing the right thing after the homework and heavy lift­ women and mcn?''ng.,° con*,nce. 0,hcr L-wi 10 volunteer their time to H »li t u Pino, a membership spe­ cialist with GSHnu -ill ■ list of girls in “ld shc has,a waI,in8 • ■ rHastings area who want to jom G>rl Scouts. b4 n0 aeduhs Io kad ,hem 328 South Jefferson, Hasa^ • 401(k) & Pension Plans t ree and I know of three of them who £’,nivolunteer because it will lose again Seeing the n ^couls’ Scouts Mean of |imPact|,ha,| Gjrl ter Howell M,ch«gan had on her daughcLhfe" *a r‘llow kadef- L;da Thomas Jefferson Hah • Deferred Compensation world. Barry County is at the cutting edge ot several things that so-called .sophisticates counties arc lacking and are probably .secretly G/7/ < Jane Parikh Stacey Heart °f Michigan gave her yoUno ’aid shc kn0WS cxacll> whal fidence to sten Cs,daughter’ Morgan, the con”lt takes a । Ul«f her comfort zone, enough io tMt , her to feel comfortable a troop leader / " said HowcI1 who is "Before she arva ™naScr ,n Hastings, to go anywhJCdGirl Scouts she didn't want Scouts helped h * have an>,body OVen Girl ally did cheerl >’ain confidence- Shc actu‘ vurpnsed me lhis fafl wh,ch rea,I>’ today if it wasn?VVOl,.,dn’1 ** W,,lcrc Shc’S at Come to the Financial, Retirement and Legacy Planning for Individuals and Business Owners h Leaders can inspire Girl Scouts Local. Independent. Working for you. Discovery Len volunteers the lust itme you run a exposure to what this term means in the real For more information or tict„ Dave MacQueen 945.o^? con,ac,: Tom Kendall f^-ty8,?2 or any active Barty County o80 y <-rnocrdl!!‘ Girls just know how to have fun. While meeting recently at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene Girl Scout Troop 80551 got creative for this photo. Pictured starting at bottom center and moving clockwise are Lainey Smith, Trisha Phillips, Marlee Church, Morgan Howell, Katlyn Chadwick, Julianne Meeker, Kallie Leary, and Grace Price. ing and always told her she could do any­ thing, including becoming the grocery chain's first female store director. She channeled her energy in a different direction. In addition to leading the United Way, she also has been a first responder and firefighter for 15 years with the Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department where she senes as a lieutenant. Forbes began her forma! fire­ fighter training at the age of 39 making her the oldest female and one of only three women in a class of 28. "It doesn't matter whether you’re a male or female, you have to prove yourself with fire service and you have to be able to do the work and work alongside all kinds of people, but that's no different than anything else in world.” Forbes said. “I believe when you have a passion for something those are things you should follow in your life.” Forbes said youth programming gives kids the ability to discover a lot of different oppor­ tunities and figure out what their passion is. She said she considers youth programming an extension of school which educates kids in a fun and friendly environment. Sixty eight percent of the funding to sup­ port youth programming in the area comes from the Barry County United Way. "What you see is a well-rounded child They're educated and aware of the communi­ ty around them. I think being involved in youth programs gives them a leg up on not only getting into college, but also with what they want to do.” Girl Scouts is among these youth pro­ grams, said Chadwick, who was a Girl Scout . She said her daughter Katie, age 10, is learn­ ing how to make good moral decisions and judgments because of what she’s learning in Girl Scouts. "She's making good choices with her life and following through on those choices.” Chadwick said. For more information, contact Kelly Pino Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan membership specialist, at (269)532-7141. �Hhj Hastings Banner -• Thursday, December 5. 2013 — p.-^e 3 ■a Methodist church raising voices _ and workmen — high . The c<wU’rf^at'un s|“Ilav t .1...line >«'e a major r A" ,,r "K . ... qnachman. -u g’hcchurch is about. L • had । c vt. complied Jr^/qe^^^^^Wecould pay,n5;(.n mid ministry • °u,d take away from mission m’u Y / nwcommitnunttothcbtijij. ‘ „ -nid ministry ’nK also aligns with mission ana • y. t "n,C ^The do"' ;:Xm »here foils i. could oc tio <• "Our chiir t kcds. points “".^“ne WOP kilchcn'^'’ Ihe food pantO,. The » Uc| ’"''cis here. and. ^Se^dnesd^^l-I.F.Kd ••The Bare-which holds a lot of nonpto''l or?;,,,, J people who con► I' M.tklh? M we |)avc all those resource' >■ «"• Pru^,,,-, .. Workers traven-tni. he will be in close pn>unl>. !«, f|„ . time. As *eatlwr I*1™ 's»ork will continue, but more seasona tnttr C(,ndi|jo||s jrtf expected to In the mean­ time. the scaffold'"? gractaj lhc wj|| remain. . "It took five days JIM toMage lhc scaffo|d. ing." man els Spachman. -|, wH| hen. through the winter. Top right. Workers from Mihm Enterprises of Hamilton are Working as temperatures - and winds - permit to renovate, restore and repair the exterior of a church building that, in 2011, cele­ brated its 100th anniversary The scaffolding itself took five days to assemble for the exterior update project at the First United Methodist Church. The scaffolding will remain through the winter as workers await warmer weather to complete their effort. by Doug VandcrLaan Editor As a man of compassion in his role as the lead pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hastings, Don Spachman is a little uneasy talking about the eviction notices he’s recent­ ly invoked. "They’ve been served their eviction notice." he says stiffly. "I don’t know where .tjicy'II go. but we’ll be happy to share the Rime notice with others.” Fortunately. Spachman was talking lightheartedly about pigeons and the home that the stunning rounded red-brick church at South Broadway and Green Street has provided the birds under its deteriorating eaves and crum­ bling brickwork. The pigeon flock recently became home­ less after workmen from Mihm Enterprises of Hamilton began the first of a three-step process to repair and restore the church’s exterior. According to Spachman. several temporary patching projects helped delay the current need to replace rusted and deteriorat­ ed dentil edging at the rooflinc that had pro­ vided spaces behind which pigeons were able to make a home. Paint will have to lx* removed and redone, as will tuck pointing of the brick exterior locations. The church’s distinctive dome also will require attention before the project is completed, likely. Spachman estimates, m the spring. “This building has been here for so long, it’s kind of an icon." relates Spachman. “For people in the community, as well as people coming through the community, it’s almost like the county courthouse with its tower and clock." The w ork is part of a larger church effort to update and renovate both interior and exterior At right: Pastor Don Spachman calls the First United Methodist Church • icon­ ic" for people in the community. Its recent interior update and renovation along with the current exterior work are emblematic of the congregation’s intent to stay in the downtown Hastings area to be near those in need of help and assistance. Vets, families get tax relief, must act soon Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed legisla­ tion extending the current homestead proper­ ty tax exemption for disabled military veter­ ans and for a veteran’s spouse if the veteran dies before the tax break is granted. To qualify for the tax credit, however, eli­ gible veterans must file an affidavit w ith their local municipality prior to Dec. 10. Veterans who have questions or need help in signing on for the tax credit should call Lani Forbes at the Veterans Affairs Office in Hastings at 269-948-8004. The existing property tax exemption eases the cost of home ownership for military vet­ erans who were honorably discharged and arc disabled and unable to work. "Michigan’s military' veterans, particularly those who are disabled, have sacrificed more for us than we can ever repay.’’ Snyder said in a press release. “They have served to protect our way of life and our freedom. This proper­ ty tax break will be available to their families will help them afford homes and stay right here in Michigan." Senate Bill 352, sponsored by state Sen. Dave Hildenbrand, is now Public Act 161 of 2013. It also requires that the spouse would need to remain unmarried for the exemption to continue. "This legislation improves the current proper!} tax exemption by streamlining the process and guaranteeing this benefit for these veterans and their spouses,’’ said Hildenbrand. Michigan is home to nearly 700.000 veter­ ans, and state agencies are working to help ease their transition from military to civilian life and to provide veterans access to the crit­ ical resources they need to succeed now that they have come back home. The governor created the Michigan Veterans Al lairs Agency in January to belter connect veterans to services and benefits and 10 coordinate the efforts of >tate agencies. For more information on legislation, visit legislature nnchigan.gov This Christmas Shop 'owntown '•;•;•• .. Holiday Hop & Live Music Downtown Art al the Library Manger Lighting Courthouse Lawn ' <• -, • * Carriage Rides - Sponsored by Bosley Phatmucv l hc County Seal and lhc Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street , . First United Methodist Chutch Cookie Walk Hastings Roiary Club Christmas Patade Sponsor: Bliss Clearing Niagara Photos with Santa at the library alter the Parade Holly Trolley Rides- Sponsored by Hastings City Bank Christmas Tree Lighting City Hall & Library Holly Trolley Rides sponsored by Hastings Shop I lasting s Women's Chib/1 hornapple Gai den Club 2013 Christinas Home & Quilt lout Hayings... where the Holiday �Page 4 - Thursday. December 5. ?0»3 — The HaM.ngs Banner One person can make a difference - so pay it forward In recent years, wc’vc received calls ar our office relating stories of random acts of kindness and expressions of generosity Branch of the Thornapple A fallen limb is the foundation for this temporary ••waterfall’’ in the Thornapple River near McKeown Road. A mix of leaves, smaller sticks and even grasses add to the autumn collection that briefly alters the curren . We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represen s Barry County. |f y0U have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI 4 , or entail new.s@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you know? Light load Do you recognize any of these men? The one on the right has “Hastings, Michigan" and ‘ Ken” stitched on his shirt, and his hat says Hastings Lions Club. The paper sacks are stamped with the Lions Club logo and read “Lions Activities Fund Sylvania Electric." Do you know where, when or why this photo was taken? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the mid­ dle of the past century that have no date, names or other informa­ tion. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this pho­ tograph’s story, ue want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945 -9554. Readers suggested die two men in last week's photo might be Kim Sigler (right), a Hastings attorney who became governor, and Charlie Leonard, a Hastings businessman, mayor and community leader. Although this photo was randomly selected, it ran just shy of the 60th anniversary of Sigler’s death. He and three others died when the airplane he was pilotinc crashed near Battle Creek Nov. 30. 1953. Nothing more was found regarding the sjx-ciUc photo printed last week. However, the suggestion that Charlie Leonard was one of the men led to information on a photo in the Sept. 19 Banner. That photo, showing a nurse and a donor at a blood drive, was of the mayor s son C harles M. Leonard. I he original photo was published Dec. 18. 1947. l hc nurse was Virginia Maddus. R.N, who was with the state health department in Lansing. toward folks in our community. 1 hey re usually stories that follow the “pay it for­ ward" concept, and they seem to be expe­ rienced most during the holiday season. This special expression of doing some­ thing special for someone — usually a stranger — was popularized by the best selling novel Pay It Forward by Catherine Hyde Ryan, which was adapted into a 2000 movie starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joel Osment. In the movie, seventh grader Trevor (Osment) is given an assignment by his social studies teacher, Mr. Simonet (Spacey), who encourages his students to think of a way to “backflip" the world into something better. So, Trevor devel­ ops the pay-it-forward concept and sets forth a chain reaction of good deeds. We’ve seen this process work locally, in recent years, when a Christmas angel of sorts paid off selected layaway gifts at Kmart and Walmart. Apparently, the con­ cept happens on a regular basis at many fast-food restaurants when unknown cus­ tomers offer to pay for the car behind them. Just last week, we heard of one of these special acts of kindness toward an area resident in the checkout lane al our local Family Fare grocery store. While the man was waiting in line just before the Thanksgiving Day holiday with his cart full of groceries, he saw a young woman entered the line behind him. Seeing that she had her hands full, he offered to let her go in front of him. She obliged and thanked the man. which turned into a short conversation about her coming home to enjoy Thanksgiving din­ ner with her parents. She told the man she came into the store looking for one item but, like most of us do when shopping, she found a number of other things to add to her list. It didn’t take long before the woman checked out and was on her way. wishing him a happy Thanksgiving and thanking him for allowing her to go first. Within a few minutes, the man learned he had been rewarded for his courtesy and small-town friendliness when the checkout clerk informed him that the lady had already paid for his groceries — a cart full. At first, he didn’t know what to say, so he loaded up his groceries and left the store looking for the woman who had been so generous, but she was nowhere to be found. It wasn’t until he got home and dis­ cussed it with his family that he realized the positive benefits both for him and his family, who were recipients of a Thanksgiving Day dinner because he went out of his way for someone he did- What do you " The woman probably went back to her Barents- house with a smile on her face and the g<xxl feeling lhat results from paving it forward. p A Stanford University study regarding the nature of generosity and reciprocity through paying it forward reported hat -niving leads to and can be motivated by filings Of gratitude." The report showed that individuals who received more gen­ erous monetary gifts subsequently gave more generous gifts. Hie authors con­ cluded a generalized benefit from one s generosity: "When we behave generous­ ly. our kindness may benefit others we do not even know, may never meet but will nevertheless benefit _ I believe this is what President John F Kennedy had in mind when he spoke of the power that positive action can have. “One person can make a difference, and every person must try,” said Kennedy, who then asked. “What if each of us spontaneously decided that, one by one, we really can be the better world we wish? It will happen if we promote more goodness, kindness, caring and action by putting more of the ‘you’ in it.’ Kennedy believed that Americans were likely to rise to the occasion, they just needed the encouragement of accom­ plishment that comes from helping some­ one we don’t even know — a feeling that Kennedy said could become contagious. These random acts of kindness and generosity that seem to crop up from time to time throughout the county provide us with a strong sense of community. In passing conversations with neigh­ bors, routine contacts and friends, col­ leagues and customers, we pay it forward by offering a friendly smile and words of encouragement. It can put a smile on someone’s face and allow them to feel a sense of concern. During the past year, we’ve had sever­ al stories of local families, companies and organizations that were willing to pay it forward with their good deeds, support and promotion of a better community for all of us. Communities should talk about the importance of paying it forward — how' we can promote it in our schools, places of business and local organizations. It’s all about watching people, understanding their needs and then finding ways to make things belter because, as Kennedy said, “one person can make a difference.” Think about what an entire community could do if every one adopted the practice. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here's your chance lo take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanncr.com. Results w’ill be tabulated and reported alon<» with a new question the following week. Last week: Only 38 percent of Americans polled by the Harris organization said they were more thankful this year than last, tied for the .all­ time low recorded by Harris in the ques­ tion’s first year, 1974. How about you? 60% I'm more thankful than 1 was last year 40% I’m less thankful than I was last year For this week: Average annual snowfall for the Hastings area is 59.86 inches according to USA.com. What’s your prediction for the coming win­ ter season? □ Less than average □ 60 to 75 inches □ 75 to 100 inches □ Over 100 inches fKnow Your Legislators: (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a f^T'— ------- -- —“------------met before they will be published. 7 conditions that must be The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided fn be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anon°r Ver*ricati°n- All that will will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. nym°bs letters, and names _ o. r, .,. Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich pk 3400. y' n 48909. Phone (517) 373State Senator Rick Jones. Republican. 24th District (Alleqan Barre mH State Senate. Slate Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915^ 125 wit a,on aunties). Michigan 48909-7536, Send mail to P. 0 Box 30036. 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December 5 2013 - Page 5 ____ — State News Roundup Study shows health security strengths Pfison food contract runs RclcasC^'SrialHy 5 Association for State and T Ht, ,h , ?° ’ S' Preparedness counter to privatization stance Index To the editor: Michigan exceeds the thrvo4cira^»boaul aPProved tract with a ” “ . Sc m,Uion food for inmL P'- -W. prison clearing the conway conXeiX,I'On to October. approximnt t Ji’ ° resuh lbe ,a>°n' °f those cmniC s,alc entployees. Some of Aramark PryeCS ma* * ,or J^ with denartm °F. °lhcrs who n,a>’ retin5» ,he £c« w " conducl a s**ciaI °m<*r food scbo°l *n December to train laid-off percent cost savings required to justify priva­ tization. The M DOC’s cost for providing the services in the first year were SI2.9 million. The lowest bid for the first year using a pri­ vate facility was $18.6 million. Obviously, neither bid results in a cost sav­ ings, so no proposals were accepted. Remember your loved ones in prison this holiday season. Larry Boise. Lakeland Correctional Facility Coldwater y’tMce workers who arc interested in .. ?lin.^ corrcctions officers and can pass Ute Physical examination c Michigan Department of Corrections n t ic process of hiring eight inspectors to ersee the Aramark contract. The cost of aose “tsp^ctora is incorporated into the conct. Their job will be to travel throughout the state to monitor the food and staffing and to ensure that Aramark is living up to the con­ tract. * Die State, County and Municipal Employees Union has filed a complaint with the Civil Service Commission over the con­ tract. That complaint is still pending, but will not hold up implementation. Aramark was To the editor: expected to be handling all food service work Why is it that businesses all over the by Dec. 1. United States don’t just close for 24 hours Michigan will not privatize the operation and give thanks for what we have? of a prison. The MDOC budget for fiscal year So many Americans are homeless living on 2013 required it to issue a request for propos­ the streets who are thankful for a hot meal or al for the operation of 1.750 beds. The RFP just being alive. Why do we forget for the management of the 968-general popu­ Thanksgiving? We jump right from lation, Level IV male prisoners was issued Halloween to Christmas. It should be like it Jan. 31 and. on July 17, the MDOC was 30 to 40 years ago when the only store announced it had received bids from GEO open Thanksgiving. Christmas and Easter Group Inc. and Management and Training was a 7-Elcvcn. Corp, to operate a state prison (utilizing the Let’s all stop for a day and give thanks for now-closed Standish facility) or to run a pri­ our lives, homes and especially our families. vately held prison located within Michigan. Stay home with your families and enjoy the Food service, health care and education day. Play games with your kids, reminisce were not included in the RFP. The RFP did about prior family gatherings, laugh a lot, and include incorporation of statewide legacy­ give thanks for what you have, since there are costs for 118 full-time-equivalent positions many, many people who don’t get a hot meal that would be impacted by the closure of every day or a warm bed or warm clothes. three existing housing unfts. Thanksgiving becoming forgotten holiday Deb James, Hastings The department announced Oct. 31 that both bids failed to achieve the necessary- 10 Drug test requirement should apply to lawmakers, too To the editor: What’s wrong when our lawmakers — all of them — pass laws requiring people to take a drug test to draw unemployment and enti­ tlements? What about them stepping up to the plate and applying the same requirement to them­ selves as public servants? This is a double standard. If wc have to take a drug test for a slate benefit, then so should they — and if they can’t pass it. they should be removed from office. This includes alcohol, too. From township offices to the governor to the president and from police officers to pros­ ecutors to judges — they’re all public ser­ vants. Why should there be any differences between them and us? Is it because they're all part of the ‘good ol’ boy club?’ Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings SHOW DATES: FRIDAYS: December 6 & 13 ai7pm SATURDAYS: December 7 & 14 at 2 pm&7 tun SUNDAYS: December 8 a 15 at 2 pm Main Street Theatre House 301 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Clhr.ttrf /■»<•<» Miur of Main ir H'-e tide entratter and yu upstair*) XZ/h 510. (U & •;) I $t«e«sti SI Qii,. cwt uiu JJ is a nc '• a( . tool that meas0 The^uhs of lb^!e «nd national all. '"ip i" many areas, t e ,• tJ»e detection and multiagency coowmaitoo. Health securityis a “mmunily-s readiness to protect itself CaJjJ, major disease natural disasters, and its ability W' J^O'cfmm of events. Michigan » index rCsu|t is 7 4; *whi|e the states in c I"'’111 the national average, it also >h<m4 lha, strengthen lwrt‘";^Particularly in the education comjnuni'f. M crforfs around mobilizing di. aster Volunteers. “The index is aJ^ing measure of how well a variety of different fickK nol b. lie health and preparedness. integrate so that our community can best pn)tect i|sc|f anii respond to emergencies thai can affect (he health of our residents,- sajd Jamc5 K Haveman. director ot Michigan Department of Community Health. This tool can help Michigan focus in on our areas of strength, as well as opportunities to bolster our efforts and ensure wc are Prt)tccl,I12 our coinmuni ties.”The NHSPI shows that Michigan’s ability to quickly detect potential health threats is a result of well-trained disease detectives and a highly ranked laboratory system. In addition. Michigan has strong partnerships and coordF nation among multiple agencies, including public health, the health care system, emer­ gency management and the laboratory sys­ tem. Another highlight includes Michigan’s ability to provide critical medications to the public quickly and efficiently, if needed dur­ ing a public health emergency. For example, Michigan’s Strategic National Stockpile pro­ gram has received an average of 100 percent during evaluations for the past four years. For more information about the NHSPI, visit http://www.nhspi.org/. For more infor­ mation about individual and family prepared­ ness, visit www.micliigan.gov/prcpares. Immigrants make Michigan stronger Twenty-five people entered the Michigan State Capitol Wednesday as citizens of 18 countries, but left as Americans — and Michiganders. Gov. Rick Sny der co-hosted the first natu­ ralization ceremony in the Capitol Wednesday, affirming that Michigan is a place for'immigrants to come and take part in the state’s comeback. The ceremony was co-hosted by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, with the U.S. Federal Court Judge Robert Jonker presiding. "Michigan is proud of its diversity and rich history of immigrants who helped build our state, Sny der said. “Wc must create welcom­ ing communities that leverage the full poten­ tial of all who live there, capitalizing on dif­ ferent perspectives, cultures and talents for knowledge, creativity and innovation to thrive." litis year about 13,400 people in Michigan will take the oath of American citizenship. About a dozen naturalization ceremonies arc performed m Michigan each month Snyder said people come to Michigan because they see the opportunities for educalion, high-skill jobs and an entrepreneurial spirit to start their own business About 40 percent of Fortune 500 companics were started by lmmigranls Qr chi|dren Qf imnugrants. and 32 pereent of Michigan's high-tech sunups between 1990 and 2005 had immigrant founders. -It’S possible that one Of the people becom­ ing a c.t,zen today could be the next Meijer. Dow. Vlastc or l ord . c0,n. pan.es started by >mmigranIS or chfcildrcn of XTT'5’ ,h n l^ "O" ^'cess has always been the product . ity to welcome the cont “J “ur uni(l“e caP^. entrepreneurship of all The Hastings Banner r>of-u io the interests o/ fe'ry County since 16’56 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc .. . .o . Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax- (269) 945-5192 1351 N. M-43 Highway , Advertising email j-ad«@choiceonemail com Newsroom email: new6@j-adgrapn cs m ------------------------------------------------------ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President CUiz. l ed s is axeplcd Monday INoujn Frxlay 6 00 a m to 5 00pm Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp B / • NEWSROOM • Doug Vanderiaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponaetto Snan Carrey Constance Cheeseman Bonnie SubtcnpUon Ratea: $35 p< 1 year n at County i-tO pit year tn aCpn ng counit©J $45 pe» year clsexUxe POSTMASTER Sirtvl adtfrtfta changes to PO Box B HftSJtng., M!4$O584)0O? Second um Po'/.-bj? Pae at Hae -y: Ml 4905d C ”"d sP,n* Stomach ailments on the rise Reports of stomach jii, t, Department of ComZ;’,O ?c increased ox er the paq w ’ 1 leallh ha of the cases appear t0 k.^k Maiewide Sonic contagious illness ihar n)V,n,s’ a h*8,‘,£ cramps, nausea, diarrhc causes stomaci Kent County Hc vomiung. The Communicable Disea,e ’’J’ Department monitoring emergency a niembers arc note a slight increase in ,^rl,uenl vhi,s’ and of these symptoms re<vn*? ,en,s complaining “If you arc suffering । ing. vomiting or dianL ^n> !-'<>mach cramp­ those who do not havt aVn,d comil<:' Adam Ixsndon. health , symptoms.” stud County Health Dcp.rnm ”'ver «' ''•« Kc”‘ hxxl prep-iration as a |e. .I11- We often stc 1 "'•‘ng indicator of the St. Martin Island, an important stopover for migrating birds, will be protected by the Nature Conservancy. (Photo by Mark Godfrey) spread of gastrointestinal illness. /Xvoid prepar­ ing food fur others if you are ill." Those who work in the food service indus­ try, in a cafeteria or a restaurant who arc ill should slay home until they recover. Hie Michigan Food Code requires food employ­ ees to be symptom-tree from diarrhea or vom­ iting for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to work. Norovirus is contained in the vomit and diarrhea of an infected individual. Although a surface may not be visibly soiled, the virus can still be present and may live on the sur­ face for long periods of time if nol properly cleaned. There is no medication to treat norovirus. "If y ou suspect you have it, drink plenty of water or sports drinks that do not contain caf­ feine." said London. "If you feel you are suf­ fering from severe dehydration, contact a health care provider immediately. Symptoms can be worse in y oung children, the elderly or in those with weakened immune systems. For more information. visit www.cdc.gov/norovirus/. Retailers applaud U.S. Supreme Court action The Michigan Retailers Association Monday cheered the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to hear two major online merchants’ challenge to New York state legislation forc­ ing them to collect state sales tax and said the action bolsters current efforts to enact similar Michigan Main Street Fairness legislation. "Retailers all across Michigan applaud the action by the U.S. Supreme Court because it removes an excuse that critics have used to hold up passage of legislation to remove the 6 percent price advantage Michigan govern­ ment gives to out-of-state online retailers," said Janies P. Hallan, president and CEO. "The action gives a green light to our leg­ islative efforts in Michigan." said Hallan. "It’s critically important and timely news for Cyber Monday.” The Court declined to get involved in peti­ tions from Amazon and Overstock.com to review a decision by New York’s highest court to uphold that state’s 2(X)8 Main Street Fairness law requiring sales tax collections on merchandise sold to New York residents. Amazon has no distribution centers or employees in New York but sells to residents through third-party affiliates, which the 2008 law said constitutes a physical presence. Similar legislation pushed by MRA was introduced in the Michigan House in 2011 and again this year. House Bills 4202 and 4303 cleared the House Tax Policy Committee in September and await action by the entire House. Similar bills were intro­ duced in the Senate last month and await con­ sideration by the Senate Economic Development Committee. Canine disease concerns state vet Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development State Veterinarian Dr. James Averill, in a press release issued Nov. 26. reported three investigations into Canine Brucellosis in Michigan dogs in the past four months, one each in Montcalm. Calhoun and Mackinac counties. Canine Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that affects dogs, but is transmissible to humans through exposure to birthing fluids, saliva, feces, urine and eye or nasal fluids. People with brucellosis may experience ilu-like symptotns. including fever, chills, body aches, headaches and sweating. They aLo may devel­ op more serious, prolonged conditions Brucellosis is «‘lso known as undulant fever or Mediterranean lever in humans. Signs in dogs include failure to become pregnant, alxirtions. stillbirths, inflamniaiion in the male rcproduciixe system, semen abnormalities, eye abnor­ malities and severe back pain. ' Brucellosis is a reportable disease, and any person who suspects their dog is infected or may have come from a breeder with infect­ ed dog> should contact their veterinarian and have the dog tested," said Averill. "Pets do not have to be euthanized, but it’s important to follow the guidelines to prevent spreading the infection, including spaying or neutering and isolation from other dogs.” Antibiotics will not cure canine brucellosis. Once a dog is infected, he said, the animal remains infected for life For more information on canine brucel­ losis, visit The Pct Health Network Lake Michigan island granted protection The Nature Conservancy announced Nov. 27 that it has protected St. Martin Island, which is located about 11 miles from the tip of the Upper Peninsula’s Garden Peninsula in Lake Michigan. One of the larger islands in a chain that stretches from Michigan’s Garden Peninsula to Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. St. Martin Island provides critical stopover habitat tor birds that migrate through the Great lakes each spring and fall, as well as habitat for fish and other wildlife. The Conservancy acquired nearly 1,244 acres, or 94 percent, of the island from the Fred Luber family of .Milwaukee. Luber is the former chairman and CEO of Super Steel Products Corporation. The Lubers have owned and cared for their land on St. Martin Island since the 1980s. They sold it to the Conservancy for $1.5 million, a price sub-’ slantially below fair market value, making a gift of more than 60 percent of the land’s value, or $2.85 million, in order to see it pro-^ tected. “When I bought the land, my initial idea was to develop it." said Luber. "But my fam-: ily wanted to maintain its natural beauty. We really enjoyed the 30-some years wc owned St. Martin Island. And we’are delighted that The Nature Conservancy will protect and pre­ serve it." ; St. Martin Island is in Michigan but theConservancy’s Wisconsin and Michigan pro-1 grams teamed up to protect the island. The Conservancy plans to eventually trans­ fer its land on St. Martin Island to the U.S.’ Fish and Wildlife Service to add to the Green­ Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge, which includes Hog. Plum and Pilot islands; is a sanctuary for native binds and endangered plants and animals. Migrating butterfiies. dragonflies and bats also use the islands. In fact, nearby Door Peninsula is one of the hottest spots for bat: migration in the Great Lakes. 'lite broad shallow "fiats" off the shore of St. Martin are likely to be a prime aiea for fish to spawn because those areas warm up faster and the eggs are protected from predators as tliey fall amongst the rocks. St. Martin Island is part of the Niagara Escarpment and has significant bluffs. whicl\ have rare snails and plants associated with them. In addition to the bluffs, the island also supports a diversity of other types ol habitat including forest, wetlands and an extensive cobblestone beach In the mid-1800s. up to 27 families lived on the island year-round, making their living fishing for whitefish, lake trout, sturgeon and lake herring, which they sailed and shipped to Chicago. Milwaukee and other cities l ish populations eventually declined, and people left the island, in 1889. the island w.k of ti­ dally declared vacated. For more information, visit http /nalurc.org michigan. Call anv time tor Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 �Page 6 - Thutwlay. Dncembor 5. 2013 | 77M715? ' “ -■ Merval D. H.ubnga Banner : Worship Together $ __ 111^ (Denslow) Hoyer I Jola Anne (t? ~---------------- ---- —--—J threshold into d^’ow) K0>er crosscd ,be November 25 S‘h Peacefully her hom<-* ™ brief struggleat the age of 78> after a ■Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... WOODLAND I .NT TED GRACE COMMUNITY CHIRCH METHODIST CHURCH 8950 F„ M-79 Hi.hway, Nashville. 203 N Mam. Woodland. Ml 4W97 • Ml 49073. Pastor Don. Rowoc. (269) Pa-tor 367-4061. Gary Sinunons. Sunday 33Vrahip 9.15 xm. Morning 852-922*. (517) p.m. Celebration « m & 10 30 ar? HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group mini wry . 1674 S State Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49U58 Phone 269-'»4 5-2285. Sunday leadership training morning Mtnicr hire: 10 am with Delton. Ml 49046 Pavlor Roper Claypool. (517) 2O4-9J9Q Sunday Wonhip 2415 Service 10:3d am. to 11:30 am. Sunday services e.uh week: 9.15 Nurvcry and Children* Ministry. a.m Thun Jay night Bible *ro.i) and Cbtnmunion ibe 2nd Sunday of each prayer time 6 30 p m. to 7'30 p rn month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy McCann Rd. Morning (in (Holy Prayer CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rector of Sv Andrew & Matthias is 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Service 10-45 xm; Evening Service 6pm; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dan Chmc. Sr. Ptoter. R) as Ro*c. Youih Ptutor. Jcnh Maurer. Mu.»ic Putor. Sunday Service' 9 15 am. Sunday Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m Family Night 6 30 Awana. Bible Study. Prai< and Praver Call Church Office 948 • SDOI for information on MOPS. ChildrenChoir. Sport* Mm nines. WEIXOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Broadway. Hastings, MI Phone (269) 945-9574 Office hours arc Monday-Fnday 9 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours. Traditional 8:45 ant 10.45 Worship; am. Contemporary Worship, and Nuncry 948-9327. Our church website is PreK-l2ih is available dunng 1045 We wonhip ven ice.. Share the Licht Soup arc pert of the Diocese of the Great Kitchen senes a fiee meal every Lakes which h m communion with TievJay from 5 to 6 p.m. The United Episcopal Church of HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ''Stnnyhter.ir.y Fardirs Thru ChncT 2635 North M-J3 Highway. Hartings. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHU RCH Tcl^>hone 2W-IM5-9I2I. Pastor Brian M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Teed. Asxvinte Pastor. Ohs er Beans, Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Moore. Pa'tor Church phone 269­ and 945-4995. Church Website, wwu. Sundays: Nune^ and todd'er (birth hopeum.org. Church Fax No. 269­ through age 3) care provided. Sunday- 818-0007 Secretary­ School 9 VI-10.15 a.m. classes for tod­ Treasurer. Linda Behan. Office dlers thru adult Coffee Fellow-ship Church hours, TUesday, Wednesday. Thun- 10.05 Jay 9 am to 2 pm Sunday Morning: Sen ice: am-10:20 10:30 Worship a.ra. xtn. <1 Children 9:30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. during Hi &. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct thru May i Evening Youth Group 6 pm. and Sunday announcements 49058. Pastor Susan D. Given. Sunday Phone 945-2654. WorOvp Service. SonShinr PiwchnM luges 3 & 4) Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6 30-7:45 Sunday. 9:45 am: Sunday School. (September thru May). Tuik, Thun, from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 Senior Adult (50t) Bible Study at 10 pm; am. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a m. 10.45 am WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Grove Coats sible and elevator service 6 pm. luesdiy 9 am Men's Bible Adult Small Sunday School 9:30 xm Worship Time 10'30 a.m. Youth activities: call for ir.fornu- Wednesday pm.age4 thro6thgrade. Thursdays: 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 am. Pioneen) (meal served) (October GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH thru April): 6 p nt Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May > Wednesday 7 pm • Dhcmrr God's Grace with us * Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am • Holy CorrjTtuninn E\ery Sunday! Women’s Bible Study. Sunday. Dee. 8 - Sunday Worship tiofk 8:00 Hours LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 301 E. Suu: Rd. P.O MWPrcwdl Road. Hastings. Pa»tor Bob Wdu?n Church Phone 269- 948­ 2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945-4356. Sunday bjw I633'« vbcglobalxet. Groups pm • Hope for Kids (previously pjstor Rd. evening Study at the church Wednesday 6 Rnndall Bertrand. Wheelchair acces­ School 9:45 xm.: .Worship Service 10.45 xm.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269948-0900 <£ 10:45; Sunday School 9JO. Dec. 8 - Noisy Offering for Love, Inc.; Men & Women AA 7:00 pan. Dec. 9 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 pm Dee. 10 - High Schoo! Youth Meeting p.m.; 6 Website: www.lifeg3Uxc.com. Sun­ Brothers of Grace Dinner OUting day Wi»sh:p 10 xr.t Wednesday Life 6.30 pm. Dec. 11 - Word watchers Group 6 30 p.m. Bible Study 10 xm.; Advent Supper 6 p.m; Holden Evening Prayer 7 p nt Wednesday 7 pan. Dec. 12 - Clapper Kids 3:45 p.m.; COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy . Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev Ryan WieLnd. Sun­ days - 10 xm. Won hip Sen ice; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able service (Summer during Schedule • Adult Sunday Sdiool: 9 Ac Children's Worship xm, Programs 10 am.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes. Praise Band. Group, Quilting ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 239 E. North St, Hastings. 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Mich. 49073 Sun Praise & Wonhip 10 30 VlMt www.countrychapelutnc.org for more information PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Pastor. Steve 758-3021 (269) Olmstead. church phone. Sunday Service 9:30 a nt; Sunday School Pastor Amy Luckey, http.'/wsvw discover-grace org am. 6 p.m; Wed. 6 30 p.m. Jesus Pastors David and Ro^e MacDonald. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH An oasis of God’s love. "Where 405 N. M-37. Hastings, Ml 49058. Everyone is Someone Special.” Eor (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. information call 616-731 -5194 . Pastor. Sunday Sen lets: 900 am. Traditional Worship Service; 10.00 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH la Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11.00 am. Contemporary Worship .4 Coranurnty o/ Chmt /ull.wrrs w ho Sen ice. Glofify God. Strenylhcn one iinoiher www.ftrstchurchhxstings org und Transform our World 502 East information on our Bible studies. Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday. 9.30 Youth Group, raid other programs! us Visit online st For am.. Morning Worship 10.45 xm.. 2601 ijccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 2698. Club for boys A: girls ages 4-12. 8077 (M/W/F 9 air.-12 pin.), cor Middle School Lock-In. Ixcalion. Maple Ixaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south Call the church office at (269) 721­ office:-mcijicl Adult Choir 7:15 pm. Dec. 13 - A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Community Breakfasts and more! mail II xrr.; Sunday Evenirg Service 6 p.m., Bible Study AL Pray er Tune Wednesday nights 6 .30 Bible Study Ac Prayer 7 p tn. For informalwn about o’hcr ministries and engage tn that passion, whether it be singing, piaying an instrument or the piano. Phyllis will be sadly missed by a|| that knew her. A visitation will b,. held on Thursday. December 5.2013 at qjrrbach Funeral Home inHastlngs,from5:3o"ii,7-,Opm opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (2W) 945-9217; or cnuil partorjim ‘ebef!??tings onz or sec our Wetbite, Tiiiv information on worship service is provided by The Hustings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Him iGXfL/'JD Tfusf HASTINGS, MI - Phyllis Ann (Hoyer) Castleman, age 85. of Hastings, passed away November 29. 2013 1 Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Phyllis was born rot January 10. 1928 in Sandusky, Ohio the daush'erof Emerson and Viola (Phillipp) Hoy^r. She attended Sandusky High School, graduating in 19-15. She went on to cam a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State (Jniversity . Phyllis worked for doctors Stephen Loftus, Carl Peurach and Dr. VanZyl. among other dentists in Grand Rapids. She also worked for Public Health dentistry in the Upper Peninsula, specifically working with-childrcn. While in the U.P., she also worked for a news­ paper selling and setting up ads Her real love, though, was teaching piano for many years to young and old alike. Phyllis was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Women’s Club, Hospital Guild, Thomapple Garden Club, and Music Teachers Association. Shc enjoyed being accompany pianist for Solo and Ensemble. Phyllis had many hobbies and interests that included gardening, music, teaching and play­ ing piano, photography, bridge and golf. She was an avid Buckeye* fan, always watching and cheering on her favorite team. OSU. Ph) His was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Viola (Phillipp) and Emerson Hoyer; sis­ ter, Marilyn Cottey; nephew, Bill Wesler; and son-in-law. David Ridings. Phyllis is survived bv her children, Teri Hughes of San Jose*, CA. R«c (Pam) Castleman of Grand Rapids Stephen (Nancy) Castleman of Centerville, IN, Ann (Chris) Dcvroy of Hastings and ’Suc Castleman of Sonora CA; 15 p^hiMren; 10 great­ grandchildren: sister. Margaret Wesler of A*i>?n.’.1 and many hieo-es and nephews. Phyllis loved to be surrounded by family. CSpCCi‘ v?. al1 lhc Pandchildren and great­ grandchildren. Music was PhyllKs greatest love. She always eaa>ut;1„cj joung people to Evening W.xffiip 6 p.m Thursday. ww-w^bdustingsorg. p.m. D08C *Merv Ncpil 209 W. Green Street. Hastings-, MI Cue Available during worship (infxnts Senwe: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p m A 3185 N answer 49058 Pasior Don Spachman. Office through age 4). Sunday School fix http- trax.to'andrewmanhias. D"c ling P,ac‘ ln Grand Rapids vcrbcrhfc. church phone number is 269-795­ Worship Service, 6 p.m. F.vcmng Wednesda). Jerry Bukoski 2.370 and the rectory number is 26s»- for all agev.10.30 a.m. School pjn.. Res. David T Hustwrck. The Rt Oyer. Partcr Sunday School 9 45 Wjodhwu, The DeccnS ton *i" b" hc,d "" ' in i“'u lats, Rt-'’fl ir,Cphino Celebrandt. s,el’hcn , hll‘P Rose Schrol^Ko"^5nl:,y lx' MI 49058 Cv1' S- Jefferson St, Hastings, Juura/XpuJ 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945’2471 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Graphic* 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 L AKE ODESSA, MI - Merval D. ”Merv” Carter age 80. of Lake Odessa, passed away on November 28, 2013 at home surrounded HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Irving). Communion (each week). am. Morning Wor>h.p Pa>i<>r Re* NE. in Grand R ,3Urel>. 24 Founuun S met I p.m. P ds on December 13.2013 at am SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 7025 Milo Rd . P.O Bor 408, (cor­ ner of Mifo Rd A S M 79 Eart. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 4QQ5S I-o'um^S °Al ifc H-rvice Will be held at Email toddnmiM. r plan to atlend. D M'--^n':,d c<>mf 'f >ou may be made £ ,n '!“U ofp"°"'"5 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship II nursery and ptruhool available. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH Ol DELTON 307 E CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Phone 269-945-29’8. Sunday Sihool 10 am.; Worship II xtn ^cuuvi ............. - - Study ~ j.. -j Wednesday Night Bible 7 Shc is surviv , necrRoyer; her Men **J'Y her husband Daniel ter Haiti Cook- h*"hcr- Lila Denslow; her sis­ grandchildren.' £ I0”- TrxM hCT "■'« many, many Lydia and Walker; and family member^'1'11 frien<15 "nd CX,Cnde<1 osley B 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 memory to (|lc f leave a message honw.net ‘Uni,y at giirbachfuneral- HASTINGS, MI - Alexander B. “Ike” Usbome. died on November 26, 2013 in Hastings. Ike was bom die youngest of eight children on Christmas Eve, 1924, to John and Elma Verde (Knowles) Usbome in Carlton Twp„ Barry Co.. Michigan. He grew up on the fam­ ily farm, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1942. He worked on the farm after graduation, until he enlisted in the Marine Corp, in October, 1943 to sene in World War II. After completing basic training, he was sent by troop ship to the South Pacific, spending two weeks on the .seas until the ship landed in New Caledonia in February of 1944. He served in the Marine detachment of the commander of the South Pacific (Admiral "Bull” Halsey) for 21 months before returning stateside. He was discharged in March of 1946. After discharge he worked al General Motors in the forge plant, and later went to work for the state of Michigan as a corrections officer in Ionia, Michigan for 27 years. On October 2. 1953. he married the former Phyllis Lauraine Sheffield: she survives. They celebrated their 60th anniversary this fall. Ike learned to love hunting and fishing from his older brother. Gordon, as a young child. He remembers "helping” his brother by kicking up pheasants during hunting trips. As an adult, he enjoyed going on fly fishing expeditions to Canada, accompanied at times by nephews, son-in-law, step-grandsons and his two daugh­ ters. He taught his daughters to fish, making sure they learned to bait their own hooks and take off their own fish. In 1966, he won third place in the Mort Neff "Michigan Outdoor” Big Buck Contest, receiving two snowmobile suits as prizes. He was also an avid gardener, allowing his wife to fill the freezer and pantry with the spoils, and supplying neighbors and relatives with fresh green beans, tomatoes, squash and com. This is a passion he passed onto his daughters; they often competed to see who had the first, biggest and best tomatoes. Ike usually won. After retirement he broadened his love of music by seeking out records of the 50s and 60s at garage sales. He often taped the tunes he liked best to play in private so he could lis­ ten to the “good” music. Reading history accounts of World War II events and people and subsequently sharing with other veterans gave him many hours of enjoyment. He and his wife often traveled by car, bus. train, plane and cruise ships - near and far. However, he was most comfortable at home amongst fami­ ly and friends. He also enjoyed playing with his grand­ daughters and taking them to lunch at local restaurants. He was close to his family, and was considered an expert euchre player, like his father. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity and devotions to his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Robin Mercy Usbome and Amy Leigh Usbome (Stan Thieman); granddaugh­ ters. Jessie Rose Millsap (fiance, Matt Bowen) and Mary Kate Millsap: step-grand­ sons, Andrew (Katy) Thieman and Daniel (Christen) Thieman and great-grandson, Jack Thieman; numerous nieces and nephews; spe­ cial friend, Duane Endres and endearing fam­ ily, Nick, Kathy and Taylor Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents: sisters, Mercy, Greta, Jessie (Elwell), Mildred (Pyle) and Wilma (Wilson); brothers, Gordon and John. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to Pennock Hospice. 1230 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 will be appreciated. Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml has been entrusted to care for the family- Please visit the funeral home website at www.girrbachfuneralhomc.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory or message for the family. was bom April 26. 1933 to Morris and Cecile (Darby) Carter. He attended Limerick Country School and graduated from Lake Odessa High School, class .of 1951. He served his country in the Army from 1954 to 1956. On October 19. 1956 Merv married Paula Jo Dcsgranges and they recently celebrated their 57th anniversary. He farmed most of his working years, first with his father on the family farm and later working at several farm related jobs, retiring from Twin City Foods in 1997. In 1976, Merv and Paula purchased the family farm from his parents. Through his generosity it has developed into a five family homestead, where he was able to teach and mentor the younger generations to continue his legacy. Merv enjoyed his farm and enter­ taining grandkids on his John Deere Gator. Merv attended Lakewood United Methodist Church, was a charter member of Meyers Bakery Coffee Club and held the office of the self-appointed Mayor of “Carterville” along with Paula as acting Sheriff. He leaves behind: wife, Paula Carter, chil­ dren, Marty (Karrie) Carter. Kelly (Pam) Carter, Kim (Brian) VanNeste, Gina Meyers; siblings Vaughn (Janet) Carter, Marcia Roth, Eleanor (David) Patrick: grandchildren. Josh (Kallie) Carter, Travis (Jill) Carter, Brady (Melissa) Carter, Jennie Carter, Erica Enz, Emilie Enz, Eric Enz, Chris Lackey, Kacie Jo (Chris) Reda. Paul (Gabrielle) VanNeste, Kellie (Josh) Newman, Matthew Meyers, Rachel Meyers; great grandchildren, Mylie, Jase. Lance, Levi, Leigha. Laurelye, Blake, Alex, Taylor, Alison, Autumn, Gage, Landyn, Elijah, Gavin, Lucas, Adalynn, Easton. Preceding him in death were his parents. Morris and Cecile Carter; sister. Glada Carter; brothers-in-law, Maynard Roth. Jerry Benjamin; sister-in-law, Diana Wilfong, mother and father-in-law Paul and Frieda Dcsgranges; daughter-in-law Brenda Carter. A celebration of Merv’s life was held on Tuesday. December 3, 2013 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. 935 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, Ml. Donations in Merv’s name may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church or the Lake Odessa Community Library. z Gary Michael Johnson ____________________ ______________________ J DOWLING. Ml - U.S. Veteran Gary Michael Johnson of Dowling, formerly of Bancroft, passed away on Monday November 25,2013 as a result of an auto accident. A memorial service was held al Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Bancroft on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Pastor Michael McDonald officiated. Gary was bom in Owosso, on June 14, 1947, the son of Clayton Aymour and Opal Gladys (Jones) Johnson. He graduated from Durand High School in 1965. Gary served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a heavy equipment operator for various compa­ nies. having worked tor Granger of Lansing the longest be tore he retired. Gary' i* survived by his step-son, Michael Gallimore’, step daughter. Cheryl Martin; four grandchildren, sister, Sally Tessman; four nieces, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Dennis, and sister Shirley Johnson. Online condolences may be sent to w w w.walkins fune ralhomes. com. �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. December 5. 2013 - Page 7 BETTER 8®SSv BARRY COUNTY by (jcrnld I -------- --------------------------------------- 7 TThnulify ti,c Improvc Your Declarer Play: Five Step* * ' By Audrey Grant . 59.95 Softcover, 55 pages. Copyright 20 • } Supply: Published b) and available from Baron Barday unag >I , . . vtn Rating: A ’ f Reviewed bv Gerald Stein . favorite bridge p-’rtIKr °r Ifo Arc you looking for a stocking Muffcr for our av<rif partntf^f^Mm^ Audre> Grant’s new little book on endplay strategy ea5y.to-re*aJ ^u,rsc f as uc*1Published in 2013. Audrey Grant’s latest ‘ wh« haVc‘ aPP«’ach to the endplay is a must tor developing and unfanu i =_ j'pjge pb)cr’ The -<L how the experts manage to make more contracts than , t: gpoktnark Serie, ,s oul- thanks to Audrey Grant and her newest bridge book ,n 1 u Can3<ji;ln bridge v\nj(.f In Five Steps to Simplify the Endplay. Au y t* ’ unjcrstand "aysi0 j * an advocate for better bridi’e education, takes the reader throUg • endplay when y^ '^inc .Vour declarer play. Her firs, approach is to teach you how to recogn /x ths Wth Whjk that is an important first step, Audrey’s ultimate .lighted a1 ^er a',0 ^our usc when you and your partner are the declarers. Tou wi T»™.tn|, ?ar^ Ptose and her many practice hands to perfect this new declarer strategy. You » »• • » using Ihk „ew lon^11^*^ ‘ Janel *’a>e (Bumes) „”JS°rc’ BurS,otf- »l« 76 of Hastings. P ssed away Saturday. November 30. 2013 at 'Mkview Adult Poster Care in Hastings. Janet was bom on October 15, 1937 in Kalamazoo. the daughter of Mcrvin and Doris Dowmng) Burns. She graduated from Paw i vi> । h ^hool in 1956. Janet received her degiee in 1959 from a nursing school in Kalamazoo. She married Jack Burgtorf on December 10, 1977. Janet worked for a Kalamazoo Hospital for a while, caring for pre-mature babies. She retired from Ihomapple Manor in Hastings. Janet dedicated her life to helping others Her hobbies included crocheting and music. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Jack Burgtorf. She is survived by her stepdaughter. Lois (Bill) Barber of Middleville; stepgrandchil­ dren. Monique (Chris) Eckert of Grand Rapids and Coreen (Jason) Edick of Charlotte; step-great grandchildren, Anthony and Emily Eckert. Peyton and Kendra Edick and many cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice. A funeral service was held Wednesday,’ December 4. 2013 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial took place at Almena Township Cemetery, Paw Paw. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory or message for the family. method at the bridge table in 2014. Plan. Ks^entkti* . Step One of her five ways is called the ABC s . fp(C even 2.’ aPProach is lhc same as other advocates for better bridge playing.. .reap ,^|arcr> {qu ,IW °nc card from the dummy. Making a plan is always the most important find s ep - yotlr New Year’s res- that would be better Step Two. once your plan has been made, teaches you to look fo for you as declarer if the opponents led that suit tor you. Let you have to recognize that concept first, and then let your oppo tion of your own hand and the inherent weakness there if you y leading to you. but Siep two is a recogni­ suit yourself. Declarer, • u Betty Cappon • to celebrate 89th birthday know thy hand. * ., -niwav and >. • Audrey’s Third Step is to find a loser card that you have to lost. de tt for a I)ew Not only must you lose this trick anyway, but you now recognize . a and better use for that loser card. That purpose is. of course, to exit that suit and fore w )»your opponents to lead back to you. allowing you as the one in fourth scat to take a winning ough ,1^ VC|^. Betty Cappon will celebrate her 89th birth­ day on Dec. 9. 2013. To help her celebrate you may send her a card at 764 Wellman Road. Woodland. Ml 48897. thoughtful of them! , . • Step Four has to do with eliminating the defenders other options. v.in, eliminating trumps from their hands and at least one other suit so that you are in complete con ro o he hand. They will not like the situation, but they will marvel al your ability to put them into a pre anient and force them to help you make your contract. Congratulations will flow io you from your pai nera^ well as from your oppo­ nents. . . . . Step Five puts it altogether in Audrey Grant’s excellent contribution to improving bridge play ers’ play of hand. Putting the right defender on lead vv ith your exit card, your losing card anyway, can be a satis­ fying moment when you realize that you are improving in your bridge strategy an(j declarer play. The inner satisfaction is well worth the small price of this little book. You and y>our pinner will know that you have reached a new plateau in your bridge playing by reading and rereading Audrey Grant’s Five Steps to Simplify the Endplay. Bridge Notes. Brent Manley, editor for the American Contract Bridge lzaguc> foas wrjttcn an0(her review of Audrey Grant’s Improve Your Declarer Play: Five Steps to Simplify the Endplay in the November issue of the Bridge Bulletin for the American Contract Bridge League, Membership in the ACBL for 2014 is also a great Christmas gift for your partner and yourself Contact www.acbl.org for membership applications for 2014. Bridge Notes Two: For more information on other Audrey Grant books and products, visit her website (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and badge clubs. You can visit his bridge blcq al: httpdlbetterhridgeinbarryvotmtynichigan.blogspvt.com) J V tT Ruth Lechleitner celebrates 100th birthday on Dec. 13 WEEKEND, continued from page 1 Merry .Merchants of South Jefferson Street. Thomapple Players’ Christmas production. “The Homecoming,” which opens tonight, Thursday, Dec. 5. continues at 7 p.m. each evening through Saturday, Dec. 8. as well as at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 general admission; $6 for seniors. The show will be performed in the Dennison Performing Arts Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. “The Homecoming,” written by Earl Hamner Jr. became a made-for-TV movie that launched the “The Waltons,” a hit TV series that ran from 1971 to 1981. Saturday brings the annual Christmas parade, of our 3uther. which will Grandfather £ § step off at 2 Great grandfather & p.m. Numerous groups, churches, clubs and Who passed away § schools are , Dec. 5, 1996. » expected to participate. I Wc miss you. . This year’s " £ove you always, Rotary' Red your family Rose Award recipient, Please give ^lout *£ T o m Stan a hug for us. § Johnson. K RAYMOND | HAUSE, SR. | g g will be the grand marshal. Lineup will begin at 12:30 p.m., and par­ ticipants are asked to first check in al Bliss Clearing Niagara by 1:30 p.m. . rhe parade, with the theme, "Carol of the Bells," will begin at Boltwood and East State streets near the library and head east along State Street, turn south on Church Street near the courthouse, turn east on Center Street and continue east back toward Bliss Manufacturing Ail floats will be judged, with the top three garnering recognition for first, second and third place. Questions on the weekend’s festivities can be directed to the chamber. 269-945-2454. The Thomapple Players w ill perform their first show at 7 p.m. Saturday. Five Hastings homes, decorated to the hilt for the Christmas season, will be open to the public for the Sunday, Dec. 8. "Deck the Homes With Quilts" event, jointly sponsored by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club and Thomapple Garden Club. Vintage and newer quilts will be displayed at each home, and tour visitors will be able to watch an old-fashioned "quilt turning" at Mary .Armstrong’s home where a narrator will tell stories about a dozen quilts. The Christmas home tour takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the event will ben­ efit the scholarship programs of both clubs. In addition to the Armstrong home at 1509 S. Broadway, homes on the tour will include those of Doug and Barb Benner, II4 Sherbrooke Court; Gary Cuy ler, I939 Ottawa Trail; Bob and Kim Hu ver. 220 W Market; and Stuart Keeler and Barb Pietrangelo, 430 S. Market. The Thomapple Players will wrap up their production of “The Homecoming" with a final performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. When’s the last time you checked your equity? We offer a FREE no obligation current Market Analysis for your consideration! Realtv Inc. Get in o n the great news that our clients have received in 2013-14 asour tn^etrebounds. WvvW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM MARK POLL CELL 269-838-8382 ep-isss- 1-269-945-0514 i'K tot hl* Cu Marriage Ruth Lechleitner celebrated her 100th birthday on Thanksgiving with 28 members of her immediate family. If you would like to celebrate w ith her and share a precious mem­ ory, her address is 1821 E. Center Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Certified Financial Planning Matthew Lee Mulder. Hastings and Emily Suzanne Hallifax. Hastings. Nicholas James Barnett. Hastings and Regina Michelle Argo. Hastings. David Peter Sigurdson, Hsatings and Martha Anita Hamer. Howard City. James Otis Bagley. Hastings and Mistye Dawn Williams, Hastings. Chad Thomas Westhouse, Byron Center and Victoria Elizabeth Dandrow, Plainwell. Jeremiah Paul Wert, Delton and Christina Marie Bunch, Delton. Randy Teegardin, CFP.' HASTINGS CITY Bank Trust and Investment Group 269-945-2401 1 50 W COURT ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 jk JOB FAIRS rt5n t>’W.-** •■■■*’vc ; Joinjen at our Delton Job Fair on Thurs, Dec 12, 2:30pm-5:30pm at the Oe'lon District Library, 330 N Grove, ESTATE AUCTION SPERSONALAPLROPTERTY SATURn^y 7.10:31AM I Uc<,/Prkm M S,ar School Rd.. Hastings, Ml. _49°S8 I ___ .(Fmj?-M'37_go North on Star School Rd.). •> » «'' Na“'- Smergel-Kaiser Emil) Smergel. daughter of Henry Smercel and the late Eleanor Smergel, step-daughter of Fumiko Nazikian. is engaged to Jason Kaiser, son of Margaret (Peg) and Stephen Kaiser. They will be married in a small ceremony in Washington. D.C. on January 19,2014. The bride is a fourth )ear medical student at the University of Michigan. She graduated from Barnard College and received a master’s degree in public health from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. The groom is a second-y ear general surgery resi­ dent at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Prior to medical school he graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in aerospace engineering and received a master’s degree in biomechanical engineering from Stanford University. The couple met while they were serving as Peace Corps volunteers in Ghana, West Africa. FM;E"n S??’ Sc-cS a ut ROFTJEO onuw BmG „.o LAE ON SITE *1 THE SU’E TOE” REALESTATE AUCDqK[ REGISTER AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE AUCTION. _W^-BE AT 12 NOON. . . Terms. A j* * »*■ j! t o ton The t-jrcc of \0-y-Vs-.o >:.• :Tr. .■? C 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY A J V BARNA LOG HOME. SPECS 52X40. fiVOST(fc^T£‘’103 HCv£ FA/5nGA’n^UV VI SPACE Th : ■' ’ exton log bora APPROXIMATELY 1800 SO FT °F u*-,u 2t»7 PONTIAC SOLST^ ' TPOYELTZ-'oTu^xp. ’ ,LfS) ViTERSAW STfcve^trr’fu<’50-, a'RCGMPRESSor.l> y TVTEAS«V.O-ClTA 'CRAHSWV. Shotgun.zxUCHA:>(t-AV, DELTA UN SAW TA^‘SAWZALL. h-JI HA'.’VtR uA d. • _________ KCSALT STACK TO^ Ct. LT A DRILL FRcSs. »oA 20X PRES­ SURE WASHER Full OF TOOLS HEATER ADJUSTABLE LAXE^ JAP r, OlE. FREE FW ^-,^5 BENCH GRINDER 3c fe^SS TOOL S OF ALL KINDS. cCl. LECTIBLES. BOLL MATEPALS. TROYBli - ^glA£5 av.’ALS WOODEN SA>L EOATf & ART GLASS-SWED^.V^T^ T0Y CAP GUNS. THROWN BfARS. HALL W’;Pl e.,OfcH 1?j0¥ GERMAN PHOTOGRAPH HOUSEHOLD &’^SC /s B0Crt5 r, M aylR CCV^TErt GAS EuO GR U LOTS 0,SZ£ BEDROOM SEX A’i «:EV4 UNLISTEDDVDS TELEV.'SrON MSC MTCHEN .«-•-> _______ . Cai. !' • CONIA'NtRS J%AUCnOHEER FOR A PRIVATE SHOWiNG '• \uctions & Real KsliiU Il ‘ u" llrlkviM. VII Delton. WeTt be back on Fri, Doc 20, 2:30pm-4:30pm. Empioyrr.cntGroup has immediate openings! HASTINGS: General Labor: $8 50'hr. many sit-down jobs, all shifts. Industrial, Assembly & Machine Operators: S9:hr. .50; raise alter 90 days, all shifts. Machinists: Siahr, 1st shift - 10 hour days, CNC exp a plus. PARCHMENT: Emp'oymentGroup has immediate openings for Machine Operators in Parchment. Temporary and 90-day hire-in opportuni­ ties! All shifts, lots of overtime, including weekends and 12-hour shifts. $9.0Qhr. Must meet minimum scores on industrial skills testing. PLAINWELL: Our Kalamazoo Office is recruiting for Seasonal Wotkers, Picking and Packing toys and games. Nov 11 to Dec 24, $6 00 hr with lols of overtime if you want it. Stay for the proj­ ect duration, through Dec 24. and receive .50 extra for every hour you work’ BATTLE CREEK: Project Work: $9/hr to start, must be able to work ail 3 shifts. Immediate Openings with DENSO, Fast-Pacod Assembly: $9.00-$10 80-hr +.30 shift differential; trial-hire. $13 90 at h.re-in Systex Is hir­ ing for Manufacturing Positions: $8.25-$8 65.hr, all shifts, pay increase after 90 days, trial-hire, attendance & quarterly bonuses, great benefits after trial hire. Field Service Techs: $16-18 hr, Mon-Thu, 6am-4;30pm. 75% domestic and international travel. Machine Maintenance Technician: Sl6-22.hr. DOE, 6+ month contract position, knowledge o! Alien Bradley pre­ ferred, mm HS Diploma with some college preferred, min 6» months exp Material Handlcrs/Forklift Operators / Warehouse: $9/br, *.30 shift differentia), ail shifts, 6+ months recent work h.story required SOUTHERN GRAND RAPIDS: Inspectors, Mach Operators & Assemblers: $9-S1ft’hr. a:i sh.fts. 6+ months industrial exp reqwed. You MUST apply on-line BEFORE the job fair at- www.emDlovmentgroup.com Can't make the job fair, appfy on-line and then ca'I 269.788.9000 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings ll> |<MK.< -1 V u J �b ~ ‘mhcr s 2013 — Tho Hustings Banner Financial FOCUS — ---------~^nished_ by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Time to check progress toward retirement goals Next u & society has never had a December mem- E,uine Gurlwk Gonununitc. ,he annual ^ikewood i aimlie . ui,.' “r,s’mas. Basket project. !t,r childn n° C eS,rvd a of and lions. I'v \ ; J,rv'*0UsJy submitted applicacoll' -r/ X corne ,rom canned goods Se' o .' ™ . 1‘^'"md schools and from conn ..',rycM ’n Grand Rapids where the Huh? 1 C f°r cenls on the dollar. Iii.-A 4 '°.con’es from sources closer to home. acr> a\llC MSU experimental farm with its ' apP,c> frtvm Cargill with its eggs, tin . from local dentists and somc,’ f|C ■ ° ,VCS bread. Then there arc b« trom |oea| churches with each church in '*1 ood district being solicited for a certain number of gifts for a specifjc age brackct. The num jers are given according to the size of the c nil uh. Hats, socks and mittens or gloves go The Women’s Liv Fellowship Congregational Church will have its m meeting Wednesday. Dec;H.at will be the annual cookie |i()|, church elevator project is near comp Hopefully, it will be ready by cl’ns,"’’K Thanksgiving Day guests at Ag center farm were Carl and Marjone Barcroft. J and Debbie Smssek of Bloomingdale: C>e>. Christy and baby Ford McDonald o > • Rapids. Ashlev and Matt Singh visited the previous evening. The doctors Singh are m their first year of internship at Spectrum Hospital. _ At Central United Methodist Church, youth ensemble provided part of the music with Brandon Klynstra directing, several instrumentalists and some adult singers, c Advent wreath was stark with barbed wire entwined around lhe wreath of vines an burlap on the table and also wrapped around the wreath. The candles were in glass jars. 'The sermon title was “The Awed and the \V iC'ctWorkers arc needed ednesday for sorting and packing and again • aturday tor deliveries. Some loyal people make multiple trips, but this would nol be necessary it more would help make deliver­ ies. liie local historical society is canceling its December meeting. Also, lhe county genealo- Odd.” Now that another i lime to take stock Of r’’•ending, it’s a good journey toward fin * where you are on your you cpuld find security. Of course, sticks" to assess y ‘y different "measuring certainly gain con J pr°CreS!*’ bul >ou can bv asking yourself. ^n,bk’ inionnation just Here arc a few for Cbasic questions. . How close am /T^’der: your comprehcnsiv'“"'v retirement should include a ,va? investment strategy appointing. Nonetheless, if you have built a diversified portfolio containing quality investments, and your portfolio is well suited to your own risk tolerance and lime horizon, you don’t necessarily need to make changes following a down year in the markets. • What aspects of tny life have changed in the past year? Your investment strategy should be based entirely on your individual needs and circumstances - so if these have how much money good Cnlln”“ j °f changed during the past year, you may also ..In the reiin.?^*'11 eventually need to have to adjust the way you invest. Consider s,,suun the reremeM any and all changes in your life - marriage, Sl°n; °.?ce * year, you should cvalnew children, divorce, remarriage, new job, ualc th C 0Ser you’ve gotten to your new home. etc. and then try to determine goals than the year bcf0 ” b what impact these changes might have on * progress toward your long-term financial strategy and if you my goals? When as$Cssi ;ourAprogrcsSi lry need to adjust that strategy in response. tOd71^wecn^nf01i0 is PropCr,y aI,°- ’ • Have I changed my thinking on my retire­ cated between stocks, stock-based vehicles, ment goals? Over lime, you might undergo bonds, government securities, certificates of some changes in your thinking about retire­ deposit and other imeslnlcnls. If you’re ment. For example, perhaps you’ve decided “overweighted ,n a particu|ar assct class, that you no longer want lo retire early and such as cash, you may be impeding your abil­ travel the world; instead, you’ve discovered a ity to move toward y0Ur goa|s growing desire to open a small business or do • Am I adhering to my investment strategy? some consulting. Any significant changes you To stick with your investment strategy, you make to your retirement plans will likely have need to invest al regular intervals and meet a big effect on your savings and investment regularly with your financial professional to strategics, so you’ll want to incorporate these review your progress and make adjustments changes into your planning as soon as possi­ — such as rebalancing your portfolio — ble. when necessary'. Of course, even with regular By asking, and answering, these questions progress reviews and portfolio rebalancing, it at the end of each year, you should always can be challenging, psychologically and emo­ have a good sense of where y ou are in pursuit tionally. to stick with a strategy. For example, of your long-term goals — and what you need during any given year the financial markets to do to bring the realization of those goals could be down, and your results might be discloser to reality. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----STOCKS----The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. A’tria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills Genera! Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 37.17 34.74 46.54 26.51 40.35 32.94 71.13 6909 1999 70.64 16.56 50.60 3814 23.55 61.13 96.37 155.23 31.22 55.55 703 23.60 7392 15.56 81.21 +.04 -64 -.92 -.49 -.03 +.32 -1.65 •1.75 •58 •1.21 -.38 +.71 +.57 -.20 -.99 -2.56 -1.18 -.93 -10.25 +.38 +1.13 -83 -.17 +.78 $1,222.27 $19.11 15,914 712M -26.76 -92 •158 +129M HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE ‘The Homecoming’ now on stage Fans of the 1970s television series “The Waltons" may be especially interested in the latest production by the Thornapple Players. “The Homecoming," written by Earl Hamner, features a large family, a pair of spinster sisters, a grocer named Ike Godsey and other similar characters. The show opens tonight, and performances continue Friday and Saturday at 7 and Sunday, 2 p.m. The show is being performed in the Dennison Performing Arts Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Tickets are $8 each, $6 for seniors. Here, the Spencer children watch Pattie Cake (Sage Winters, center) open a forbidden gift, (standing, from left) Shirley (Alyssa Dipert), Becky (Anna Pash), Matt (Chase Mesecar), Mary (Hayden Thompson), John (Griffin Seeber), Luke (Tommy Johnson) and Birdshot (Marion Christensen). ................... — । Thursday, Dec. 5 — Movie Memories enjoys "Stowaway" with Shirley Temple, 4:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 6 — preschool story time enjoys nursery rhymes. 10:30; Art at the Library. 4 to 8; Taste of the Holiday s Recipe Exchange, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 — Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. lo 2 p.m.; pictures with Santa after the parade, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 10 — toddler story time learns about winter 10:30; young chess tutor­ ing. 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. ................... Sal! any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad ’ 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 77582131 NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 7pm to hear petitions. Individuals with disabilities requesting assistance should place their request to Debbie Massimlno Assyria Township Clerk 269-209-4568. ’ ________ _ DDA Event Coordinator lhe Village website at CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGE IN CITY ELECTIONS The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for flu- purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning a proposed change in City primary an intra elections from odd years lo even years as permitted by MDL 168.642a (4). The public hearing will be hdd at 7:00 I’M on Monday, Ikccrnberr 9. 201 , in th< City Council Chambers on lhe second floor of City Hall. 201 East Stale Street. Hasting'. Michigan 49O.W. All interested citterns are encouraged to attend and participate or b .‘uhniit comments. The City provide necessary X fu. Jays n..tue to lhe City Cl. rk at 269.9t5.24M or TDD call relay Thomas E. Emery City Clerk ZZ5£2131 . _ ______ 775022/ THE COUNTY OF BARRY is accepting The Village of Middleville is seeking a qualified appli­ cant lo fill the position of DDA Event Coordinator. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. A complete job description is available at the Village office at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 or on .e,v.l(W.M9 3777. _ SEALED BIDS for Repair of the Animal Shelter roof Tho closing date for the bid is December 19th at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 200 W. Stale Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ANIMAL SHELTER ROOF BID". Bids are available on-line at the Barry County web site, barrycounty.org, or at the Barry County Clerks office at 220 W. State Street, Hastings Ml 49058. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Noeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. THE COUNTY OF BARRY is accepting SEALED BIDS for Repair of the Jefferson Street flaraBe The closing date for tho bid is December 19th at 2:00 cm Bids must bo submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor 200 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in a sealed°envelopo clearly marked -JEFFERSON STREET GARAGE ROOF BID". Blds are available on-line at tho Barrv County web site, barrycounty.org, or at the Barry County Clerks office at 220 W. State Street, Hastings Ml, 49058. Specific questions regarding the Invitation lo Bid may be directed to: Tim Noeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor Mercury contamination lingers fmm fte good old days by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters When 1 was a younger, I spent pan of my life investigating unusual hot springs in rural California. They were salty and quite stinky springs out in (he middle of nowhere, and several of them occurred right in the center of an old gold-laced mer­ cury deposit. No one was actively mining the small area where the springs are found — there simply wasn’t enough ore to make the proj­ ect economic. But the rocks of the location had small veins of chalcedony, calcite and other minerals that had elevated values of both gold and mercury in them. Working with a couple of colleagues. I took samples of the spring walers, gases bubbling out of the springs, precipitates forming around them, and anything else that looked inter­ esting in the nearby rocks. The fieldwork had its challenges. In the afternoon it was routinely over 100 degrees, and the sun was relentless. One afternoon 1 even flirted with heat stroke. Another problem was That rattlesnakes were numerous and big. I spent a lot of time in the laborator) back East analyzing the walers of the springs. They were transporting gold; the question was how. Gold is normally quite insoluble — that’s why it can be used to crown a tooth. Even in an environment rich in warm spit and sips of hot coffee, a gold­ en tooth won’t dissolve away because gold is quite insoluble under most conditions. But clearly, the hot springs were different. In the end. I concluded that sulfur in the spring walers was keeping the gold in solu­ tion until the waters broke to the surface and the gold precipitated out as tempera­ ture and gas concentrations changed I found some other interesting things about the strange springs. Some of the cooler ones had the larval stage of an insect living in them. I look samples of the wig­ gling little creatures and gave them to a biologist to identify. The insect normally lives around the ocean in salt-marshes, but it was making use of the sally springs even though they were well inland. The area where I worked in California hadn't played a direct role in the Gold Rush of 1849. There just wasn’t enough gold around lhc hot springs to have caught the attention of the old timers who made for­ tunes elsewhere in California. But the place where I worked, had been mined for mercu­ ry, including back in the old days. That was because mercury was used to concentrate gold in materials miners elsewhere were processing. In the old days, miners worked with pans, hydraulic hoses and sluices to remove and concentrate gold-rich sedi­ ment. Because gold is attracted to mercury, the miners poured liquid mercury on the earthen material they had concentrated. The gold moved into the mercury. The miners could then heat the mercury and boil it away, leaving a concentrated “but­ ton" of gold behind. A lot of mercury’ was being slopped around in the old processes the njiners used. Much of it went into the air when the min­ ers healed the mercury-gold mixture, but some of the mercury sta)ed behind, in the sediments. New research is highlighting the envi­ ronmental challenges those old mining techniques continue to create for us today. As explained in a recent piece on the web­ site Inside Science, one of the key places at issue is the Yuba Fan. a volume of sedi­ ment built up around the Yuba River, a trib­ utary of the Sacramento River. “The Yuba Fan is totally artificial, creat­ ed by humans,” Michael Singer of the University of St. Andrews said to Inside Science. The Yuba Fan contains more than a bil­ lion cubic yards of sediment. Terraces in lhe fan act like small dams, keeping the material from moving downstream. But about once every 10 years, a substantial flood kicks loose materials that then move downhill toward the lowlands — which include agricultural areas like California’s rice fields. The recent research was published in the Proceedings oj the National Academy of Sciences, which is a measure of its impor­ tance. In part because California’s agricul­ tural bounty is a keystone to all of us who like lo eat, I'm sure more follow-up research will be done. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences al Washington State University'. �off from the tree;lt was about three I Youngs said that ..... * fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner \1„. " -1 think there : . Pa, Mrv fine piano ^uld" for Hl'n" “T •■Q 1 wi'h ><>“ that i- bu( linln- lhl“? *1 n Pa. yester<l»yJ, lle 1 lolbrook were here 1 k'">« and -n, foQ.t, ^ld and l.Ha • ght a hi­ th- hummingbird- turning BflGK THE PAGES ' „ »v i have just •, - and sent sou ^^b^^^^edidL 1 d;end onh $20 at a time for 'ear u wbert I am t rv.v even for cutting, a trv "'e . failure would neoplc i*tiy it v, »p part of the quite as well as " hen you not look self I base kept it pretly ol 11 your­ ", ...th.-r has been unf„ n’ni "eeds but Upjohn family corresponds during Civil War Thu Hastings Banner - Thursday. Decanter 5 2013 - Pago 9 hope to have some | money J paid in soon.” In August ol the same year. I ydia writes: “Our garden affords us Mimcltnng towards a living, we bad some very nice peas, string beans, green. . (corn?) and new potatoes. Our tomatoes arc large but not yet ripe. I have sowed some turnips seeds on some spots of ground that Wm. had left tor melons but did not plant them . I told you the insects entire­ ly destroyed the wheat... The clover is belter than Oscar thought it was to be. wc have about two tons lhe ham is nearly full. I con­ cluded to have a cow in hopes to make our butter wc have to pay a shilling a pound all the lime . it lakes a good many pounds to supply one family. Mr. Freeland offered to bring me a cow that he can get of a man who is owing him. She [the cow| is seven years old is good for butter has given milk only two weeks. As he says it is impossible for him to raise the money and is anxious to have it all paid. I thought we had better give him the bal­ ance of $2 and have lhe cow she will give us milk all winter...” In December of 1X64. Minnie writes her father: "This is lhe last day of school for this year. Wc arc to have a vacation until after new year and wc arc not sorry for that for the win­ ter is very bold and the snow upon the ground is quite deep. Ma has sent for the piano and we expect it will be here tonight. Mr. George Preston | »s J to bring it on a sled. New Sunday will be Christmas. I wish you were going to be here, we would have a roast turkey and a plum pudding for you. You say the turkey did not reach you Thanksgiving Day bur wc will have plenty ol them when we go down on the farm ... We can raise our own poultry’ and have as much as wc want...” Alla writes a Christmas letter: “I must tell you about my piano which I consider as a Christmas present as it came just in time. It is ol ‘middlin’’ size neither large nor very small, with a plain rosewood top lightly polished with rounded comers and carvings. The tone is very soft ... Mr. George Burton paid the transportation $19.45 at Battle Creek, we paid him $8 for bringing it in and helping to put it up ... The Espiscopalians had their hall trimmed and illuminated last night and Mr. Bancroft read a Christmas Sermon ....” A week later Affa writes again, “We received your letter ... The piano is quite a pass time as there is not school next week.” SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Start a new tradition with Social Security by Vonda V’anTil Social Security Public Affairs Spccialiu The holiday sew" ha,arn,cd _ , |i|nc ()f year that is steeped tn tradition. Different families may have different holiday tradi­ tions, but most have roots in a MKiety or cul­ ture and thus are observed by many people. Essentially, tradition k a|j abou| passing along certain beliefs and customs from one generation lo the next. We’d like to suggest that you start a new tradition. No, we’re not suggesting yon do away with the Christmas tree or menorah. Break lhe tradition of trudging to an office when you need to do business with Social Security. Replace the old-fashioned way of doing business and embrace the new, easier, more convenient way — online. Many of lhc things your parents or grand­ parents did in a Social Security office you may now do online. For example, if you’re not receiving benefits, you may request your Social Security Statement or use the Retirement Estimator to get an accurate pic­ ture of what your future benefits will be. You can read or listen to our publications, find out whether you qualify for benefits — even apply for Social Security disability, retire­ ment and spouses benefits online from the comfort of home. Set up an online my Social Security account to get your benefit verification letter. check your information, benefits and earnings record, change your address or phone num­ ber. and start or change your direct deposit. You also can go online to get a replacement Medicare card or appeal a medical decision made about your disability claim. You can do all this and more at w ww.socialsecurity.gov. Join the millions of people and start a new tradition: forgo the sleigh ride to lhe office by going to www.socialsecurity.gov. Vanda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE. Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantii<&ssu.gov. ^t^ttBARRY uptoa$5,000 ■ 1 SIGN-ON BONUS MAY APPLY Area TEA PARTY MEETING 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Dec. 10,2013 -i Schneider National is Hiring Truck Drivers Speakers: Lt. Gov. ChaMenger Wes Nakagiri and 2 "Americans for Prosperity” Presentations • 0<«t,«-P7.''4r4liit»r i-.y. :•.! a. mo b.t Middle Villa Inn 4611 North M-37, Middleville Ip In the collection was this drawing presumably done by Dr. William Upjohn. It depicts a soldier standing in front of a commanding officer’s door. The following article was published in the March 5, 1987, Banner. Much is written about the battles of the Civil War. but scant information is found about the home front. In the Upjohn collec­ tion is a series of letters written by Lydia Upjohn and her daughters to Dr. William A. Upjohn w hile he was in service. The interest­ ing things found were how money was trans­ ferred to and from home, by the use of Mr. Goodyear and his private bank; how the wife managed the family’s interests and solved the every day problems that heretofore only a man would have addressed. Scattered among the letters are the inflationary costs of the war and how the home front addressed these costs and what the family did over the holidays while the husband and father were absent. Lydia Upjohn lived at 120 Broadway with two small girls, Affa. age 13, and Minnie, age 10. when William left for the service. (The home has since been relocated to Historic Charlton Park. J The Upjohns were a middle­ class family as most doctors’ families were in those days and at times had difficulty making ends meet. Although William got paid as a surgeon in the Civil War, the family sent him money to buy things. Wc join the family in 1X62. Dr. Upjohn holds the position of surgeon of the 7th Michigan Calvary’. He had taken with him the horse he had ridden in his practice, lhe horse served all during the war and relumed home with him. The daughters’ letters tell of going to school, shopping, waiting at the post office for lhe mail in hopes of getting a letter from their father. Lydia writes about who is helping to keep the Upjohn farm going in the doctor’s absence. In a letter dated June X. 1864. Lydia w rites: ’’the children are in the garden eating cur­ rants, the currants are ripe enough to begin to dry them ... We are much gratified to learn that you have the appointment ol surgeon ol the Brigade, it will save you the fatigue ol n - ing on horseback and afford you an opportu­ nity of supplying yourself with that is good and wholesome to eat and a x to sleep on ... 1 have decided to go to the Frame with the children ... Mary and Mrs. Warner will keep lhe house and take care o garden and Mr. Holbrook says he will take good care of the wheat but I shall be bac o that it is done at the profxtr time. . ex Friday will be lhe last day of our school and can go next week if we can gel a con­ veyance lo lake us as Mrs. Huntington h-t> come to the Prairie wc shall try to bring he home w ith us...” Lydia gives the health of the girls and then adds, "I think a journey and a little recreation will do them both good, for myself I care but little about going from home or for any enjoy­ ment while this w icked war lasts and there is so much suffering in the country.” Lydia reports that William’s brother Uriah who was also a doctor, had come to Hastings to help care for lhe sick and to look after his brother’s farm. “Dr. Uriah was here ...to see Eliza he found her very low but said they might save her if the vomiting could be slopped ... Mr. Andrus sent us 28 pounds of wool for our share ... Your brother thinks the w-heat too light to be of any account but said I should let Mr. Holbrook decide for himself what was best to do with it ... Mr. Bancroft is going to cut the clover this week. He thinks it will pay him for taking care of it and save as much for you as to use it for pasture. 1 got $25 of Mr. Goodyear, we shall make that last us for some time. |Mr. Goodyear had a private bank, thus Lydia got the money from the “bank.”JI paid Miss Hay ford $8 for what instructions she gave the girls in music and concluded to stop their lessons for the present... Yesterday. Affa and I picked currants and pressed out two gal­ lons of juice to which was added two gallons of water and 12 pounds of sugar and pul it to ferment, if it does well we shall have some nice wine for you when yon come home.” Uriah wrote to William July 1863 “I came from Hastings yesterday ... to see Mrs. Holbrook, she is very sick and probably will not recover. When in Hastings I went to see your wheat crop. The wheal will hardly be worth cutting, it will be nothing to depend upon ... The wool is about all .sold at about 70 cents. Dry goods, groceries, are very high; clothing costs more than double.” Later that same month Lydia writes, “ ... We have just come from lhe farm where we had a fine walk ... The clover had been gath­ er into lhe bams. I think we have about two tons in ours the wheat proved to be good for nothing, several persons who saw it gave their opinion that nol over five bushels could be saved from both pieces and that would not pay the expense ol harvesting. A good many fields have been left to go back into the ground, some were plowed up early and sowed in buckwheat. James Maiger seems lo be a pretty good boy and can help consider­ able ... 1 am glad you have a comfortable place now and ho|K- you will be permitted to remain there ...” In a letter lo her father in Jul) of 1863. Alfa writes “...we have not gone to the Prairie yet but expect to go there the last of the week if Mr. Kcnlield gets ready ... Wc picked apples COUNTY=x.^ih Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 ill r——------------------ SCHNEIDER. WINE TOURS * BREWERY TOURS BALLOON RIDES Gift certify Buy 1 get the 2nd Vi price gifts! Gift certificates valid for 2014 summer season Located in Traverse City, Ml Live DJ • Drink Specials • Contests • Prizes EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT R Purchase online or call 231-947-RIDE (7433) Y/ww.grandtravcrsctours com | www.grandtravefsebnlloons.com Doors open at 9:30 pm • Session begins at 10:30 pm Five regular games with S100 cash prize each round. Final round winner receives _ $500 cash prize. GET YOUR viiiTF ON’ ypiFFT UP TO 50C PER MILE YEAR 1 Flatbed Drivers & Owner Operators FIREKEEPERS CASINO’HOTEL ft A. T Tit CHICK • O/O 70% of Load & 100 k. fuel surcharge pass through. I 94 to Ext 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek. 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Prairieville Fast Stop Trading Pori Little’s Country Store Shell MV Pharmacy Nashville C Store Shell Bfifjficld; Carl’s LfiJcc O<(v:9$q; Banfteld (xwral Store UUEOK Clyde s Sporbman Post OExpresi Lake O-Mart Sb.e’l Carls Orangeville Fast Stop Pine Lake Gtoccry Nashville: Clpiigrdale: Middleville: (ioldsworthys Dowling General Sloje Wpyjdlftfld; Woodland Express Eteeporl: Freeport Milling ShelbiipiU^: Weick’s Food Town The Store at Southshore �r'’•‘•-Viy ncr.-'nher 5. 7013 - The Hastings Banner ' ’ ’■ in SUPERINTENDENT, continued from page 1 'tuninmcement to siafl the previous the ns.-,,c wvuh! allow him. >n i.'W. to ?r.'V full benefits from both the pub-mJ private school svstctU' upon hi'* simulf u..*ou< ’cinvmvni from each. When downing whether to accept I iced up.rc.t:n r.m effective Dee. 31, I s;ud he wanted assurance that Cuvrliiv’s intended io continue working for the district unnl Ib.it date in order to help with the transition 'Ms plan m choo.ipg the date.” said < •\ li:b <. "I purpo.‘ctuU\, delayed it until Dee. 31. father than an earlier date to allow (or transition.“ Beck sail h • was against buy-outs and other r.puotis. ‘ It we accept it now (effective Tuesday. I've 31 v.v- .>re n vine someone lot nol work­ in.: - ! h.-'.v Jning it and I don’t like it.” Beck said. I rtcr in the diwussien. Longstreet asked why the board was compelled to pay (.i.-erlings until the end ol the year, when it w..< he who hioke the contract. hcA. be Hie question went unanswered. . I onestreet made a motion that the delay deciding whether to accept »*• resignation effective Dec. 31, until 11 € , t what to do about the interim supenn c post. The motion passed unanimously . Board President Dan Patton said the • could opt to hire an interim ^(lenntenden cither externally, from a Michigan / s . ‘ j. of School Administrators interim supennt cm pool, or internally, from a pool of three c rent and former staff member* with pa' superintendent experience. Die hoard opted to look at appointing one o three candidates named by Patton - relink superintendent Carl Schoessel. who served « that capacity for more than 20 years, eti district director of business services. Berlin, and Cooley. . .. Patton said he did nol w ant to appoint Benin lo the su|XTintcndcnt*s post because Benin is doine so well as business manager. " Die information we get from our finance department hasn’t been this good, ever, in my short term here on lhe school board, he sai • LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V.'E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In Hurt event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in : >• conri ••o.-.i of a mortgage made by William M. v.'.-,v •> y a’-.a 3 . Wassenaar and Tammy L W..' v husband und wife as joint tenants, orig<-.a! niortgagor(s). to Countryw.de Home Loans. Inc., Mor n ?c.?e. <ic4od M rch 24.2003. and record­ ed on March 27. 2003 in instrument 1100994, and ass gnc.i by snd Mortgagee lo Fannie Mac. a cor­ r orat'Cn ergamred under the laws of thu United Stale of America a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Assooiat on as ass-gnee as documented by an assignment «n Barry county records, Michigan, on wr.ch mortgage lh :.c s c'.v-nod to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven • Thousand N ne H indeed Thirteen and 63/100 Do'.'ars (St67.913 63) Under me power of safe contained in said mengege .rid the statute m such case mace and prov.ded. notice is hereby g v«.-n that sa d mortgage w Ji be foreclosed by n ol the mortgaged premises, or some p n of them, at public vendue, at the place o' hold ng the c*rcu *. court w.thin Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on January 2. 2014 • Sj.q premises are situated <n Township of Thomapp'e Barry County. Meagan, and are described as; Lol 1. G'-kkn BtuH Estates No. 1. according to recorded Pial thereof in Liber 6 of Pr its cn Page a The redemption pe-iod shall be u months from th.' dare of such sale. If tho p eperty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 c? lhe Revised Jud’Cature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be he’d response? lo tne person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the icdemption period. Dated- December 5.2013 For more information, please cati FG J (248) 593-1311 TrottS Trott P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 2C9 Farmington H»f!? M:ch!gnn 48334-5422 File *380487F0? (12-05X12-26) 77562137 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale 1 HIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL EE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In thru event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sole, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe cond t.cns of a mortgage made by Evelyn Nap. a divorced woman and jarard A1 son orig.nal mort­ gagors). to AGN ZaMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., ■_ Cute-1 September 14 2001. and record­ ed on January 4, 2002 in instrument 1072495, and astgned by sad Mortgagee ’o MidFirst Bank a F«der«i:y Chartered Savings Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county record. Michigan, cn which mortgage there >s c’aimcd to Lc due at the date hereof the sum o' Eighty Six Thou' ^nd One Hundred Twenty­ Fight uiid 6C '1C0 DeMrs ($86,128 80). Under tne powr: of r jie contained in sa d mon.7, c . rr. -Jp and pmj.d'd. notice 1.. hereby g.ven that sa‘d mortgage will be -j by o s./e o< Inc mortgaged premises, or so:n<- p«ifl 0! ’.aem. at pub’ c vendue, at the p'aco o’ r a lhe circuit court w.th n Barry County, at 1 Go PM on January 2 20’4. Sa.c prw'i; •; >. .yc '-.ituHted m Towru.hip of Barry, B /i«y County M-ciugan and are descrioed ar. A peme* of m tr-.- Southwest 1/4 of the 1 ‘t of Sec! -Jn2 Town 1 North, Rango 9 dr J o', CurnfTtcncing a! a pe nt 389.5 •I. .• I.'.." ! On Of Iii9 Vv'e.J I n-? of Cobb »ic - : w m irv Scj”-, i >e of e i d Section 2, for tin.- j.'./ n of bt.gnn:n-:, fhencu West 330 feet. > feet. : if.-»?ce West 339 feet, 'u ric-.1 N’urtn l 'eel -nr nee E ast 660 feet, thence South 13? f» -:i to tne place o' Le-;'nn ng f v ; ')'> j.’.fitxi -Fail be 6 months from r <; <!.-.!•• 6‘ uc' -.a'41, Uf, :.’...; delenn.norl dtan-j >1 .-.lb MC‘A GU0 3?4la in wn t.:, ras.)<* ii-.-tjc penod th.ii' bn 30 days f'um n o’ suC’ s.r'o I' 7 .. •)/! ar fc -.i •:;'../••• sate under Cr 32 ■■■■ rhe R<; ►n-j Jodc-Vutc A<1 of 1961, pur. u :-•! to MG! r'00 'JII78 fne borrowe' w»li be ’.old n-.. ’/u ^0 b iys the property -it ini n/ rt'i. jc -ruun In In* rmH’.gi'it' holder for drm ag.rjg the property during tno vepu:’ D-11.-U- D‘ r<‘ • : t’. W’ ’ Ft.' ir,.;-/- ififoir»,H.'/i. pl TGC .Vji Trott Tiu'i. F C AUunu /• i‘uz fle/u • xtp ;.s.m. • . H.-.y 200 F jf/n c g K I (•'■': . t.1 (.■' r; ;r. .>33 M 5422 T h. > '..v-’.XhTOI Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karol Martin, an unmafnod woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2009, and record­ ed on December 23, 2009 in ’ instrument 200912230012303. and ass-gnod by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A as assgneo us documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, M.ch!gan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight and 06/100 Dollars (S76.278.06). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tne statute in such case made and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of thorn, at public vendue, at tho place of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM on December 19, 2013. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot l of Block 17 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, accord ng to the Plat thereof as recorded m Lbo'f 1 of Plats, Page 55. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date o' such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, >n which case tne redempben period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 21.2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington H.Hs, Michigan 48334-5422 File #433342F01 (11-21 )(12-12) mcocr . FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt co’lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at lhe number Lsted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Richard Goniwicha aka Richard E. Gcntwicha and Donna M. Goniwicha, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Brookside Mortgage, its successors and assigns . Mortgagee, da!cd March 5. 2004 and recorded March 17, 2004 in Instrument # 1123771 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through rnesne assignments to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc . by assignment dated March 11. 2004 and recorded Juno 10. 2004 In Instrument n 1129083 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and Nmcty-Eight Cents ($84,446 98) includ­ ing interest 5 625^ > per annum. Under the power ol safe contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tne mortgaged premises, or sorno part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on December 19. 2013. Sa:d premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcels of land in the East one half of the Northwest one quarter of Section 28. Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as: Beginning 1214 5 foc-t Norin of tho center of said Section 28. tnence North 122 feet, thence West 198 feet thence South 122 feet thence East 198 feet to tire place of beginning. Also commencing at the North one quarter post ol said Section 28 thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West along tho Norin and South one quarter hne of said Section 28. a distance ol 1,304.37 feet, thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds West. 198 00 feet lo lhe hue place of beginning, said p’aco of beginning being 1.330 50 feet North of tho East and West one quarter line of sad Section 28. thence South 09 degrees 14 rninuies 25 uiconds West. 122 00 feet, tnence Nunn 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds West 28 53 feet, thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West 122 00 feet, tnence South 69 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds East 28 53 feel to tne p'ace of beginning Ba^ry Township. Ba/ry County. Michigan Commonly known as 14280 3 K<J,!oqg School Road, Hickory Corners Ml 49060 l ho redemption period shaii be 6 months from lhe d.i’e of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accOKtancu w.lh MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a, m whn ti case (lie redemption period shell bo 30 days fioir the date of such sale. or upon trio expiration ol rne notice required by MCI 600 324ta(c), whichever 15 later, or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. II thu property is so d at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Rtv.sr-rf Judicature Act ol 1961. under MCL 600 3278 lhe borrower will bo he!d responsible lo • p00 v.ri.o t.u/i ino property at liV) mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder tor dumaging the t^operty during the redumption period Dated: ii/2i/2i)13 C>tiMortgage Inc , successor by rr.org*' to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. Az.-.ineco of Mortgagee Attorneys PotesUvo & Associates, P.C 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rorr.es’cr H;Ml 48307 (24fl; 84-1-5123 Our Fite No 13-88618 (11-21)(12-12) •‘I have full faj^ Berlin is doing n conlidenee in the job Mr. jnc^s that up. now. Why would I want to lias lo be rvxP(J>“u,ng him a rule when; he things?” ^‘'ibk for a thousand other "Carl? 1 don^ i Carl.” Patton mI(I now what I say about intendent Cat! s. ,onP,in’c Hasting* super­ swim coach. “|| ^sscl. who still senes its a two times piwu tcPMin 10 thc inleri,n n1,c the superintend^'^ I remember. He was years. Hounded of <his district for 20-plus in our comniunj. our community.He lives But, Carl has be2?nd knoWS a ,ot nboul iL now for a nutnlS rcnK"cd fn)m lhe actively involve? of and hc ,s not “ like Mr. Berlin a J\‘hc da>’ta*day "P^ons Board member i r’CooIcy' , , , gested middle Z^u,s Wicrenga Jr. had sugHeide also be "^ assistant pnnc.pal Teresa tendent. ^dered as interim superin­ Patton said he . administrator a„d “’“‘g111 ,sh' was ’ 8™' with the districtL\h°PcU she “°fu!d s,a>' cessional plan. Ilc t^nte => I»" school is a focus "h'k; ,,h.c.7ldlllt; several staff nten,^00' Kt 1‘ nnrl entire « W°U,d be Jlble ,O SlCP ,n rnnlev is nnn!v0£nams are implemented if R *ntcrim superintendent. ^hi„T. W,lh p“<on,» cessment,. JStodo^^i”'ehoi“is,*’i“k Slaughter said she had la)kcd to several peope since ecrlingv announced his plan to resign and those supportcd the idea of Coo cy s upping in jnlerjin superintendent. BoanJ member Jon Han said he also agreed with appointing Cooley as interim superintend­ ent. Longstreet also agreed with the selection of Cooley. ‘‘From lhe people [ have talked to. Chris makes the most .sense, being local and having lhe experience ” he said. Patton said spite law requires the board to have an interim in place effective thc day after the current superintendent’s last day of employment with the district. “That doesn t mean that we can’t make a request for the interim superintendent to start before that and work with Mr. Geerlings during that transitional period,” he said. “However, we have to have a named superintendent to sign all thc paperwork associated with (he dis­ trict.” Longstreet said the board needs to make it clear who will be in charge of the district dur­ ing the transition. “I hope we would make it clear that this is the go-to person now,” he said. “I don’t think we can have two peep's going on at the same lime. I don’t think it’s fair to Todd, and I don’t think it is fair to Chris.or whomever, to say to thc staff. ‘Well. Todd $ fee go-to person for the next 28 days, then Chris on the 29th day. will be the person lo go to.”. Patton said thc boardk personnel committee had discussed making the interim position 120 days in length, with the option to extend it to June 30. 2014, depending on how the search for a new superintendent goes. Longstreet said he was in favor of having Chris, or whomever the board selected, assume the reins immediately. LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN A SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond.tions of a mortgage made by DOUGLAS SARVER, a MARRIED MAN and REBECCA SARVEr ’ H(S ^1^ io Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (‘MERS'). solely as nominee fOr !on(Jer ond lender's succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee dated December 23, 2010. and recorded on January 7, 2011. in Document No. 2011oio7oooo225. and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorqan Cha50 Bank. National Association, as assigned Bnfry County Records. ^nhnAh °" which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and S.x Cents ($105 793 06). including interest at 5.000% Q^um gnder m0 power of such“asonmM M* "W>9e =nd ,h0 s,alU,° *” such case made and provided notice is hereby given hat mon^^ foreclosed by a them n h° ??Ort32^d prem-scs. Of some part of BaZ'cXc?"^6-Ad°°rS °' ,h° oipSo^nh0u* in Hasw>- M.chloan. at c*ock. on Jan. ~ 2014 Said premlsCF aTecor0Ae§°rd'°g to°the PLAT THERE. OF BARRY &ER 3 OF PLATS PAGE 83 NORTH 10 FEET nJl ACORDS; ALSOi THE LOT 34 AND THE Nn WEST 17’°3 « nr BROADWAY HElQ^ 10 FEET ^THE PLAT THEREOF brTS ACCORDING TO THE PLATS. PAGEF ^C°«DED IN LIBER °F to be addressed during thc transition pent*}- “That doesn't mean I don't want Todd to be around to help.’’ he said. “I just don’t want peo­ ple running around asking ’Who is in charge?’ •• Patton said he wanted thc interim in place by the board’s next regular meeting, slated for 7 p in. Monday, Dec. 16. Longstreet made a motion to appoint Cooley the interim superintendent, with lhe date for Cooley to assume the post lo be determined. Thc motion passed 6-1 with Wierenga dissent­ ing. Hart made a motion for Cooley to assume the helm as interim superintendent beginning Friday, Dec, 13. Beck asked if Geerlings could be assigned a title other than superintendent after Cooley becomes interim to eliminate confusion as to who is in charge. Board Secretary Donna Garrison said Geerlings’ contract with the board does allow him to be reassigned to another position for the duration of his employment with lhe district. Hart said he was concerned that people in the district would be confused about who was in charge if Geerlings stayed on after Cooley became interim superintendent. “Nothing against you. Todd, but I don’t think anyone is going to look for you. at you, from now on,” said Beck, in response to Hart’s comment. “I mean, I think that’s out the win­ dow.” Beck cast thc sole dissenting vote for Cooley to assume lhe interim post Dec. 13. He said he only objected because of thc time frame. A motion lo accept Geerlings’ resignation as superintendent effectively failed unanimously. A motion by Wierenga to accept Geerlings’ resignation from the .superintendent’s post effective Dec. 13 to serve as assistant until Dec. 31 failed due to lack of support. A motion by Longstreet lo accept Geerlings’ resignation effective Dec. 12, failed 4-3 with Wierenga, Beck. Garrison and Patton dissent­ ing. A motion to accept Geerlings’ resignation as superintendent effective Dec. 12 and reassign him lo thc post of genera! administrator through Dec. 20. passed unanimously. Patton said he would meet with Cooley and Geerlings soon to discuss items that will need Parton ‘•aid the board would now has turn its attention to searching for the■ long-tt: Mjperintendcnt replacement search. I alton ’ . tht-board could conduct it, own search or lure one of three outside f irms to do it - Nl,ch.^a" Association of Schoo! Boards. leadership Institute or Northstar. He said if me board wished, he would try lo get a representa­ tive from each of the firms to give a presenta­ tion about lhe services lo the board at its Dec. 16 meeting. . Patton said he would like lo have the posi­ tion posted before Dec. 19. . “I don’t want to rush lhe process, but I think we get behind lhe eight ball if we wait until after the new year,” he said. “Because the peo­ ple who arc going to be looking, or have some interest, will spend some time doing that over the holidays.” Beck said he was disappointed that the board was in the position of having to find a replacement for Geerlings only 18 month after he was hired for the post, but said thc district was in much better shape than it was when Geerlings came on board. Patton agreed and referenced an email from Hastings Education Association president Wendi McCausey in which she wrote that the district would continue to move forward in a positive manner and thc district was stronger than just one person. “For the first lime in a long time, it feels like everyone is on the bus and the bus is going in the right direction,” she wrote. “We arc just as concerned as you are about lhe short-term and long-term direction. Admittedly, we are in a better place than we were 18 months ago. Wc want to keep the momentum going, and feel lhe next superintendent has to be a dynamic individual with vision to keep it going and to Like it to the next level.” Geerlings said he was very proud of what thc district had accomplished in the past 18 months. “I use the word, *we.’ there because it was the work of all the employees — support staff, teachers and other administrators — hat we have been able to move forward.” he said. “I wish the district and lhe community well in the future.” Fm to sisst be a fan for an evening of hockey at EK Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Really good food, friends, family and football just can’t be beat. Football is a bigger part of Thanksgiving than baseball is a part of Memorial Day. 4th of July, or I^ibor Day. Thc NB/\’s connection with Christmas doesn’t interest me at all. It was an amazing sports weekend in Michigan. Watching the l.ions beat the rival Packers while the smells of browning turkey wafted through lhe air on Thanksgiving Day made for a perfect start. Central Michigan knocked off Eastern Michigan to win the Michigan MAC Trophy Friday, thanks to gridiron victories over the Eagles and Broncos this season. Then seeing thc underdog Wolverines nearly match their 1969 heroics against the highly ranked team from Ohio on a mild, sunny afternoon in late November was a great cap to the holiday festivities. Not far behind on my list of sporting highlights from the weekend was another rivalry game, that far fewer people witnessed or cared about. East Kentwood versus Rockford. To tell the truth, 1 didn’t care much who won or lost myself. Thc Rams did top lhe Falcons 7-4 in the opening round of lhe EK Thanksgiving Classic at Kentwood Ice Arena. This one wasn’t about the game. It was about sharing time with family, something we don’t always get to do enough of. I’d mentioned to my boys, who are 2 and 4, that they might gel to come to the Knights’ hockey game with me, Wc had a couple of uncles in town who were able to baby-sit though, so they didn’t “get” to come to work with me and be my "helpers” as people Ilk to call them. e After taking in thc Unity Knights’ contest with West Ottawa at the Hudsonvill Thanksgiving Tournament Friday afternoon I returned home to two boys and their t ° uncles who were all geared up to go watch some hockey. ’ VV° While I was away all the talk about hockey convinced the uncles that they wanted t see the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday night. Mom and the grandma were off Uo ° ?° Black Friday thing, and that left me with the two little guys who now need fiill-pri -T At ets for seals that their butts will hardly ever touch at a Griffins game. t,c*" While the two uncles went oft to downtown Grand Rapids. 1 got online and st- t • 1 h ing the high school sports schedules. Grand Rapids Christian was off. East Gr ^ | r. nt" had already played. East Kentwood and Rwkford were about to start. * UU KaPlds Boys age 2 and 4 were free there. Just like al (he Griffins, hot dogs were <-> » only was there room to run, our scats were closer to the glass than the $35JUSl ^ol Andel Arena. ‘ ‘ ‘ o,,cs al Van It was fun. It wasn’t until much later that I realized I hadn’t been to a hieh for fun in... years? " . sPorting event RECORDS. The 0F BARRY COUNTY months from the -.'’^Plion period shall bo 6 I couldn’t tell you lhe name of a goal-scorer in the contest. I know Rockf i I at one point in thc second period; the Falcons scored a goal ftom ne ir ., W?s UP 4fought back to lie up lhe game; the Rams made a goalie sw itch: then Rn< i-r Le,nler ’cc then lor a 7-4 win. 'Kkronl Pwllcd away mmed abandoned ^ch Ga,° unlcss 600.3241a, in accordance) with 1948CL shall be 30 days uJ the redemption period above referenced n?1,10 da,e of BUCh M,° ” th° sale under Chaptu, f^rty is sold at a foreclosure Laws, under MCl of tno Micfvgan Comp'led he'd responsbie lhe borrower will be 1 do know that two little boys had a ton of fun. each ate an entire hot <j ,. clean the bottom of a little bag of Frito Lays, finished oft an old box of slicked left finger and nose prints on the glass, and were in total awe of the । ^u.nin,y Worms Thanksgiving starts the holiday season. There arc going to long l-lr><'IU tor$12 lines, long shopping lines, times when we’re shivering shoveling in'th^^* fo<xi roasting in a packed liv mg room. ’ 1c dnveWay .. arty at tho mortga0o, Person who buys the P'°Pgago holder for sale or to the modredemption perioJVlg the property during the National Assq^ JPMorgan Chase Bank. Schneiderman 4 Mortgagee/Assignee Dnvo. Suitu 300 PG. 23938 Research JPMC.001995 USn^’n.nflton Hills. Ml 48335 Somewhere close lo home there’s a game happening, boy s' basketb- Il hockey, cheerleading, bowling ... whatever. ’Ilierv are comfy bleachers4 J gl,l< baskctb.d| b?'05)( 12-26) xalty popcorn around every corner. I got a chance lo remember what it f q ar 1 school sports fan again for a second If you fill one of those seats o\ L 1 lo be a ),*• \ bet you’ll be happy you did, and the kids on the court will be happy^ Ulc ,leM ntnnt^ j nionth, I '«*’• lat ''e:u r.u;d �Tho Hastings Banner»- Thursday. December 5. 2013 - Page 11 legalMtices Nntlco Of Mortfl’S® F°tv. SI1TE 0F MICHIGAN r^°BATE COURT n£?unty 0F BARRY notice TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate nt n N0- ,3-O2«S5B-DE ol birth? Sr- Da,° TO ALL CREDITORS: RAb?JLCEt.T0 crEOITORS: Tho decodent. F™nkl,n Chamberlain. Sr., who l.ved at 1551 nRnorwo^61 SE' Grand Htipids, Michigan d»od Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all cia<ms against tho estate will be forever barred un.ess presented to Melissa Shy, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probata court at 206 West Court street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and tho named/proposed personal representative w>th'n 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11/25/2013 Michael J McPh tbps (P337I5) 121 West Apple Street. Sole 101 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3512 Melissa Shy 4814 Hathaway Court Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 953-2004 77SflZt<3 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM’ ' ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUJ’ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DU it. ATTENTION PURCHASERS Th>s sate may J*rescinded by the circuit court at the request or • Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, il any. 5 •_ be limited solely to lhe return of tho bid amount to dorod at sale, plus inturosl. as determined byr tn court. Barry County Circuit Court Caso No 13'3‘: p CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALt IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of JudpmenUS) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in Iho Circuit Court for the County of Barry, Stalo of M chigan, made and entered on tho 5th day of September. 2013. »n a certain cause therein pending, wherein Household Finance Corporation III was tho Plamtin and M-chael Davis .and Terry Davis were the Defendants. The aforementioned Judgmonl(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in tho amount of $152,858.14, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate ol 6.329% and other amounts recoverable pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order lo satisfy sad Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). in whole or in part, lhe property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sheriff or county clerk/deputy county clerk, to tho highest bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on tho 19lh of December, 2013 at 1.00 pm. local time. On said day al sad time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginning at the W 1/4 Post ol Sec 18 Town 2 North, Range 10 W; thence N 89 degrees 59 min­ utes E 330.00 ft along tho E and W 1/4 tine of said Sec 18; thenco S 00 degrees 24 minutes 48 sec­ onds E 662.13 ft; thonce N 89 degrees 59 minutes 47 seconds W 330.00 ft along the S fine of the NW fractional 1/4 of tho SW 1/4 of Sec 18; thonce N 00 degrees 24 minutes 48 seconds W 662.01 II along tho W line of said Section to the Place of Beginning Subject to an easement for Public Highway purpos­ es over tho Northerly 33 ft thereof lor Saddler Road.. Tax Parcel ID: 11-018-040-40. More com­ monly known as: 12945 Saddior Rd. REDEMP­ TION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more informa­ tion please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington H.lls, Ml 48334-5422 TF 414892L02 (10-31 )(12-05) rww Case No. 13-85-CH-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure of tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan signed and filed on October 31. 2013, in tho case of Eaton Federal Sav.ngs Bank, Plaintiff v Jarr e J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat, Defendants, Case No. 13-85-CH. wherein, among other things, the Court allowed tho foreclosure ol a mortgage granted by Jamie J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated December 15,' 2003 and recorded December 30, 2003 at Instrument No. 1120068, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, lhe Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under thc^direction of NQTlGfLQF.SALELOFREAL LSTATE.AJNDER Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to the highest EXECUTION bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Judgment was entered against Allan Voshell in the 5th Circuit Court in Barry County. M.chigan. in the Building. 220 W. Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan matter of tho Gam Restoration v. Allan Voshell, 49058 on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m , Caso No: 11-427-CK. Tho 5 Circuit Court issued an focal time. The “Mortgaged Premises’ are legally order ol foreclosure of construction bon in its described as: Judgment dated February 14, 2013 in favor of tho That part of the Southwest 1/4 Section 27, TIN, Gam Restoration against the real property of R7W, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, Defendant Allan Voshell, desenbed as follows: the West 6 rods in width of Accord.ngly, a copy of the Judgment with Order the following Parcel; commencing at the Intersec­ of Foreclosure on Construction Lien was served on tion of tho Highway running in an Easterly and Defendant on February 14, 2013. Garn Westerly direction on said Southwest 1/4 of Section Restoration's Construction Lien had been recorded 27 and the West Section line of said Section; in tne Barry County Register of Deeds as Document thenco runn ng South along said Section, 27 rods; 201108260008024. Pursuant to the February 14, thence East 30 rods; thenco North to the center ol 2013 Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien, said Highway; thence Westerly along the center of Gam Restoration took an interest in the follovring said Highway to the place of beginning. real eslate located in the City of Nashville, County Tho Mortgaged Premises, tho address of which ol Barry, and Stalo of Michigan, and legally is 8020 Day Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021, also described as follows: include all nght. bile and interests held by Jamie J. COM 968FT E OF NW COR NE 1/4 SEC 2-T2NHorvat and Darnel M. Horvat as of December 15, R7W FOR POB; TH S 315FT, TH W 414FT, TH N 315FT.TH E414FTTOBEG. 2.99 ACRES +/- (10) 2003 in the Mortgaged Premises. Permanent Parcel 4; 08-53-002-080-00 The Premises may be redeemed during the six Commonly known as: 9475 W. Casgrovo, (6) months following the date of sale. Nashville. Ml 49073-9727 BODMAN PLC Pursuant to the February 14, 2013 Order of the By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Barry County Circuit Court. Gam Restoration now Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank possesses all rights to foreclose on such property. 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 Notice is now given that on Thursday, January 9, Cheboygan; Michigan 49721 2014, at 1:00 p.m., al lhe Barry County Courthouse (231) 627-8000 located at 220 W. State Si., Hastings, Ml, tho loca­ Date: November 21. 2013 ocurox tion of Iho Barry County Circuit Court, located on the east steps, there will bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for lhe pur­ pose of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on the Construction Lion and accompanying FORECLOSURE NOTICE Judgment, together with tho legal costs and This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this by law and in the Judgment. The length of tho redemption period will bo four purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact (4) months from the dale of sale. our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE Dated: November 4, 2013 /s Anthony J. Szilagyi SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of Anthony J. Szilagyi (P56473) a certain mortgage made by: David C. Culp Jr. and Attorney for Plaintiff Garn Restoration Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife To Mortgage The Law Offices of Anthony J. Szilagyi, PLLC Electronic Registration Systems as nominee for 110 S. Clemens Ave. Lansing. MI 48912 Solstice Capital Group Inc., its successors and 517-487-7000 775anw» assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005 and recorded August 19, 2005 in Instrument ft 1151295 and modified by agreement recorded December 22, 2008 in Instrument # 20081222-0011967 and also by agreement recorded June 23, 2010 in Instrument f! 20100623-0006064 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2. by assign­ ment dated October 18, 2013 and recorded November 6, 2013 in Instrument fl 2013-013372 on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof lhe sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($79,386.38) including interest 2.02% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or nome part of them, al pubbe venduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:OOPM on December 12, 2013 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lol 1259. The City of Hastings, according lo the record­ ed Plat thereof. Commonly known as 530 W Marshall St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 12 months from lhe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 630 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later, or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies If the property is sold a! foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600 3278, thc borrower will bo field responsi­ ble to the person who buys Ine property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for ‘ damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od Dated: 11/14/2013 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC° Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesirvo & Associates. P.C, 811 South B'vd. Suite « Rochester Mils. Ml <8307 (248) 844-5123 Our F,|o No 13 87297 (11.14)112 05) HMIB* FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert D Glasgow and Tammy Jo Glasgow, Husband and Wife to CibFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 19, 2006 and recorded July 26, 2006 in Instrument F 1167729 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Six Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($87,706.79) including interest 4.125% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 19, 2013 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition Number One to Iho City ol Hustings, according io the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3, of Plats, on Page 3. Commonly known as 1201 S Hanover St. Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall bn 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL GOO 3241 or MCL 600 3241 a in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon tho expi­ ration of lhe notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c) whichever is later; or unloss MCL 600 3240(17) applies If the property is sold of lorectosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. the borrower w II be held responsible to the person who buys Iho nronorty al Iho mortgage foreclosure sale Or |0 |h0 mo t gago holder for damaging the property durtna the redemption penod Dated H/21/2013 CitiMortgago inc., successor by merger to CitiFrnnneal Mortgage Company. inc Mortgagee Attorneys Pdestivo & Associate,, PC bll Lrah Blvd Su.te 100 Rochester H.lls, Ml 48307 <2? 844-5123 Our Filo No 13-90157 (f 1-21)(1 p. t2) that event, your damages If ^Ortgageo. In Sd solely to the return o lh, V shall be limitC dored nt R > I",l^ount tenMORTGAGE SALE * Gn,a^ the conditions of n mortgage ^^been mado |n Zvfi-tra A Single Man, ongn., ®de by Samuol JPMorgan Chase Dank• ^o^agorU). t0 Mnrtaaaee dated M^ch 2o. Jq.. I Association, ApriM. 2013 m instrument 20|3^1recorded on county records, Michigan ont^6-<2, in Barry “ctoSo bo due tboro Sixtv-Two Thousand Nine Hurd oonoo Ooi.a-3 (S^ eel the sum of Thi^» Under the pow cr of ^a'o co~.. page and lhe statute in such «»n said mortvided, notice is hereby given th,, and pro­ be foreclosed by a s*’0 01 w.ll or some part of them, at publCvJed premises, of ho'ding the circuit court v, ’> n • al the place ? W PM on December 19, 20^ County, at Said premises are ctualed n Barn, County. Michigan, and a.t ^ol Freeport 7 nnd Lol 0 Block 10. ol R^?K d.^ L l to tho V. llano ol Freeport, acco^^^s Addition Ph Xreot as recorded m ft™.■ recorded 23. Barry County. Michigan '"ata on Pago The redemption period sha'j 6 the date o< such sa'e. unle? ™n'sab"m doned in accordance with MciA 600 3241a in which case tho redemption per;(Xj from lhe date of such sale. 00 30 days If the property is so.d at foreciocnffl «.,iA Chapter 32 of the Revised A^e( ^der pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tnc. property at the mortgage ,oro<**u7h?* Of to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur;ng the redemption period. Dated: November 21. 2013 For more information, please call FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sts 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334.5^22 File #433828F01 (11-21)(12-12) rrsftiwo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Iho conditions of a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousi! and Sonya Brousi! vo executes this mort­ gage for the solo purpesaj of subordinating her dowor and homestead 'n me real estate cov­ ered, husband and wife; original mortgagor(s), to Filth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2002, and recorded on March 22. 2002 in instrument 1076999. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 54/100 Dollars ($122,380.54). Under lhe power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on December 19. 2013. Said promises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 line o! said Section 19, 292.35 feet to tho place of beginning; thenco continuing North 88 degrees 46 mmutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 line 377.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318.87 feet to the South fine ol the Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East alona said South fine 665.66 feel to the Southeast comer ol the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 mmutes 49 seconds East along the East fine Of SI 575.14 feet; thence North 88 degree" 4? 1 n 23 seconds west 292.35 feet.Te^c^ nX degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds Ea-t 7?^ tho place of beginning. ’745-00 ,oe’t0 Together with and subject to a br menl for Ingress and Egress .. 001'V'rie easewhich is described as follows; Be^ n centor,,no of which lies in lhe centerline of Wes?i Un9 al a po nt feet North and 33 feet East of the s^ ,2 Road 1150 of Section 19. Town 1 North. Rai>t? comer North 00 degrees 41 minutes We^t; thence parallel with and 33 feet East of th« 3econds East­ Section 19, 297 feet to a point ,l lino of sa,d North of the Southeast corner of th,, k, 123 feet ol Southeast 1/4 of said Section th Northoast 1/4 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds North 80 and 123 feet North of Iho Some* ?arallal w,th Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ’? Iino of ,hc 698 66 feet to tho place of ending ° 5:1111 Section. Also, together with a 66 fool w,df> Ingress and Egress, Iho contoru'easomontfor described as follows: Beginning a.® 01 v'hich >s lies 123 feet North of the 33 fJ6,a POinl which Southeast corner of the Norihe,-.-. . 1 01 ,h0 Southeast 1/4 of said Sectionis -i? °t Iho Range 7 West; thence North 00 de?*'1 1 Nor1hi utes 49 seconds East parallel w.|h 41 min' of trie East fine of said Section 19 J 33 feel East place of ending. ’ feet to the The redemption period shall be r , lhe date Of such sale, unless dc-u. n°n,hs from doned m acxordance w.th MCLA Qban' which case the redemption period r^v^°.3241a- ‘n from the data of such sale. be 30 riays If the property is sold al foreclo^... Chapter 32 of tn0 Rr-vised Jud.cakJ A5a,G undcr pursuant to MCI. 600.3278 the bOr,_Acl ol ’961. he.d responsible te the person who L.*61 v’*'1 erty ut the mortgage foreclosure salr-^,ha ptopgago holder for damaging the prop/.,., 0 trio mortrc-dernpl'on period { dunng the Dated- November 21. 2013 rr ’nfOrma,ion- P,oaso Cd,,: FC J (248) 693.131) Trott & Trott, Pc Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 File r»420284F0t (11-2l)(12-i2) Mcnman 48331 54,2 “ UCH27U54 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Iho conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J Smith, his wife, original mortgagor(s), lo Fifth Third Mortgage • Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 12. 2007. and recorded on January 11, 2008 rn instrument 20080111-0000387, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgagg Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Four and 78/100 Dollars ($115,734.78). Under the power of sata contained in said mort­ gage nnd tho statute in r.uch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage Will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo. at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 12, 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Fart ol lhe Northwest 1/4 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thonce South 66 00 feet along the West Imo of said Section 27 to the true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thenco West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of record. The redemption period shall be G months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. II the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property al lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 14, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #363947F03 (11-14)(12-05) 77MIW7 NOT1C^OEMQRLGAGE_SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage made by COREY A. ENGLE, a married man, to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2. 2009, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on October 9. 2009, In record 200910090010025 of Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is claimed to be duo at lhe date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Eight-Four and 48/100 ($105,484.48) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in lhe debt now remaining secured by said Purchase Money Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of lhe power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ suance of the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, the said Purchase Money Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein desenbed or so much thereof as may bo necessary, at public auction, to lhe highest bidder, at lhe Barry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West Stalo Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on January 2,2014, at 1 ;00 o'clock Eastern Standard time in the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Purchase Monoy Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ est leqa! costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Purchase Money Mortgagee does pay on or prior to lhe date ol satd sale; which said premises are described in satd Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 19 Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 00^41’49’ East along the East fine of sad section 1104 14 feet to tho place of beginning; thence North S-aS’ West 280.00 feet; lhence South West parallel with lhe East section fine. 0 feet then^ South 88'39'35’ East 273.00 m iS cenlerl.no of West Lake Road, thence J r Xiong the arc of a curve to the left whoso 86 4 Measures 954.95 feel and whoso chord rad'USMorth 5^’35’ East 88.41 feet; thence North SS-'UX mo Eax '■"!> o' S90"on ) feet to the place of beginning. ’“’SX TwnsKP. Ba«y County. Mellon ^'“^j’mp^on’pe'rW shall be six (6) months Ttiu retlomp.o P un|eM doIt,mined bom mo - °w m MClA600 3241a, m Th caw "he redempton period shall be th,rty which casT । flat0 of such sate. (30) days ’ a'nDeb! collection Practices Act. advised that this notice is attemptyou are riereby tha( any ,n|Ofrna|10n mg to coiloci * oqamst you obtained wtI* mdebtednoss within thirty (30) 11 y°? d‘5t? recS of this notice, you will be pro- KsSo SAVINGS BANK Mp^ThRISON a h'OORE. P L.I c. Duress ^.0* gKCe| FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cofiect a debt. Any information obta ncd will be u >ed for this purpose. If you are in the M i.lary, please contact our office at the number fisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Bonjam.n Ward, a married man and Bobbie J Ward, and his wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for America’s Wno'csa’e Lender, its suc­ cessors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2005 and recorded September 27, 2005 in Instrument F 1153430 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon fka Tho Bank of New York, as Trustee for tne Certificateholders of CWALT. Inc , alternative loan Trust 2005-66, mort­ gage Pass-through Certificates, Senes 2005-66, by assignment dated Apnl 1, 2013 and recorded April 8. 2013 In Instrument fl 2013-004876 on which mortgage there is cla med to be due at tne date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Three Doi’ars and SeventyFour Cents ($140,523.74) inducting interest 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem-ses. or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 10CPM on December 26. 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 RODS: THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 2112 Baseline Rd., Augusta Ml 49012 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 11/28/2013 The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificatoholders of CWALT, Inc. alternative loan Trust 2005-66, mortgage Pass­ through Certificates. Series 2005-66, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No. 13-90659 (11-28)(12-19) 77M21O5 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay Kremsreifer and Carol Gmder, joint Tenants in com­ mon, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2006, and recorded on October 31, 2006 in instrument 1172126, and assigned by said Mortgagee to EverBank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, M chigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Twenty-Three and 72/100 Dollars ($143,023.72). Under tho power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and tho statutozin such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubi c vendue, at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on December 19, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of sec­ tion 17, Town 2 North. Range 10 West; begmn.ng at a pomt found by commencing at the West 1/4 post of said section; thenco North 90 degrees CO min­ utes CO seconds East on the West 1/4 line of said section 676.31 feet to the point of beg-nning of this description; thonce continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East on said 1/4 line 220.13 feet to the West Imo of the East 421. feet of the West 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; lhence South 01 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on said West line which is parallel with the East line of tne West 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4 comer 427 85 feet to an intermediate traverse line along tho creek, thonce North 51 degrees 11 minutes 36 seconds West on said traverse fine 290.56 feet, lhence North 01 degrees 58 minutes 41 seconds West parallel to said East lino 245.65 feet to the place of beginning, together with aU land tying between sa d traverse line and thc centerline of said creek fine between East and west fine extended Southi Manufactured Info: VIN F MY9845786ABW / HUD Cert. Label fl RAD 1008950 RAD 1008951 / Name: Fairmont/Model.Fciendship/Date of. 1997 which by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part ol lhe realty and shall pass with it Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redempt on period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Jud caturo Act o! 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to tne mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the redemption penod. Dated. November 21. 2013 For more information please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File J296870F02 (11-2t)(12-12) �Pape ,2 — Thursday. December 5. XH3 - The Hastings Banner 1 State court upholds Barry County sentencing The Stair. «r S<:..... ............ a....... i. n>c State of Michigan Court of Ap|x-al> has upheld a Barn- County Circuit Court senJencing of Carlton Vur Adams after a jury found the Hastings man guilty of operating a motor vehicle while having a controlled sub­ stance in his body. On Sept. 13, 2010, Adams was reportedly turning left onto a cross street on M-37 in front of an oncoming motorcycle driven by Jeremy Easterbrook. Easterbrook died from injuries in the accident. During the trial, the jury acquitted Adams of operating a vehicle while having a con­ trolled substance in his body causing death. But he was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while having a controlled substance in his body. ii.. sentenced to 12 months in jail «* He was sentenced to i- <•>-..... . f-nJict. the charge in May 2012 after the j 0 The appeals court ruled that the I accurately used scoring points to offense to determine jail time. There was evidence in this case hat ditions were clear, and there was m daylight. Easterbrook’s motorcyc e had J lively bright headlights, and {lheJ defend could have seen Easterbrook s nto-t approaching for 9.5 seconds. call is close, we find that the of lhe evidence supports that d deten not been driving with intoxicants in h ' he mav have noticed the oncoming! ino^cy cle and avoided driving in front ofU • ■ 1' ’ ‘but for’ defendant’s act. the accident .„...c “ ‘ ^'" liasterbrook would died “.’‘Ntuid ^dandlw.'terbnrok would nnot tb.it Mtpixin'^''‘hing a ,iiclual “usalion simi." the Si,'„ • Irittl court's scoring dcct,Warns antCjPPeaN Court ruling stated. trial court cr .rd 'he sentencing, saying the _____ _____ .r’- ealcidaling scoring points to determine The appeal-^’lcnK‘H o, scntcncc nll (S . h beanl by Court of Appeals and Jane M ^’Ugcrnld. Jane E. Markey . • uca.... Adams , , ... Hany Cou,„v(>l recently found guilty m hit man to J Co“n of lt>,n8,o h,rc “ officer. A iu^ a Barry County eorrections October of t|2 Ad‘,"'s gu,l,J' ble '"huge. Emergency workers served Thanksgiving feast Justin Straube, owner of Seasonal Grille in Hastings, prepared and delivered a least lor on-duty public safely members and their fam­ ilies Thanksgiving Day at the Barry County dispatch center. Straube served ham. potatoes, green bean casserole, pasta salad and peach cobbler. About 20 Barry County Sheriff deputies. 911 operators. Michigan .State Police troopers, Hastings City Police officers, a Nashville police officerand crews from Hastings Mercy Ambulance all took pan in the festive meal. Straube said he wanted to do something to help out lhe community for Thanksgiving. With so many churches and other organiza­ tions providing meals to families in need, Straube asked Barry County United Way Director Lani Forbes for suggestions. Straube was asked to consider doing some­ thing for the men and women who have to work to keep the communities safe. •These are people who don’t get to be with family on Thanksgiving because they have to work,’’ he said. The meal was reportedly greatly appreciat­ ed by everyone who was unable to spend the day at home with family. Straube said he wants to do something for Thanksgiving every year, but said it may vary from year to year. Hastings City police are investigating lhe reported theft of several jewelry items from a home in the BOO block of West Walnut Street. Police said there were no signs of forced entry to the home and that the inves­ tigation is continuing. The items were reported missing Nov. 28. Emergency workers were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner from Justin Straube, owner of the Seasonal Grille in downtown Hastings. Pictured are (from left) Joe Kramer (911), Kara (Mercy EMS with her daughters Campbell and Berkley), Deputy Rich Frazer, Garrett Witgen (Mercy EMS), Deputy Scott Ware, Officer Eric Ingram, Katie Kellogg (911), Sherrie Ingram (Castleton-Maple Grove EMS), Elainnie Ingram, and Justin Staube (Seasonal Grille owner). (Photo provided) Dowling hunter accidentally it traveled north near Brogan Road. Tile driver, a 53-year-okl woman, was the only occupant in the ambulance. She wqs taken into custody by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies and turned over to the Battle Creek Police. Deputies were assisted at lhe scene by Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 National Ads AFFORDABLE PROPANE DRIVER TRAINEES FOR your home/farm/busi- NEEDED now’.' Learn to ness. No delivery’ fees. Call drive for US Xpress! Earn for a free quote. Diamond $800 r per week! No experi­ Propane 269-367-9700 ence needed! 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He said the back door of the called to thc scene of a fire near Gun Lake home had been kicked in and he then dis-' about 1:30 p.m. Nov. 27. A lawn mower covered that the copper plumbing, copper inside a utility trailer was on fire. The 22wiring, a water heater and an air condition­ year-old Wayland man w ho owned lhe trail­ er compressor were missing. He reported er said another motorist flagged him down lhe break-in to the bank that owned thc while he was on England Drive near property and then the bank requested a Grandview Drive and let him know some­ police report. The police were notified Nov. thing inside the trailer was on fire. Thc man 29. Police estimated value of missing items told police he was doing leaf cleanup and were S 1.000 in copper pipe, $2,000 worth some of the leaves must have become of copper wire, a $2,000 water heater, and a lodged in the mower and then caught on $4,000 air conditioner compressor. fire. Orangeville Fire Department extin­ guished the blaze. 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A couch, dining room table and two chairs were removed from the trailer where they were being stored and placed in the exact location where lhe trailer was once parked. Thc trailer had no license plates and had been parked and used for storage for an extended time. The trailer was reported missing Dec. 1. It was valued at about $900. Driver in the dark with outstanding warrants Hastings City Police arrested a driver after pulling him over him for driving with­ out headlights. 'The stop occurred about 2 a.m. Nov. 28 in the 200 block of West State Street. During the investigation, police learned there of three outstanding warrants for lhe driver. The warrants included charges of a weapons violation, breaking and entering and carrying a concealed weapon. The driver was booked into the Barry County Jail. Barnum rolls his first 300 An 18-year-old Hastings man was arrest­ ed after police saw him walking along the 200 block ot North Michigan Avenue at about 2 a.m. Dec. 2. Officers observed Ute man stumble while he was walking and thought he might be intoxicated. As police wen< to speak to the man, he ran but was eventually found hiding under a parked seini-truck. When asked why he ran. the man reported y told police. -Because am drunk. Hastutgs |„ilce a)so askll w^at the n‘ man’S do,h,n-e an<1 asked w hat thi pipe was used for. The m tn A Realtor managing pro|Krty in lhe 2(XX) block of Norris Road in Thomapple SHOrfTIMtS 1Z6 • 1 Ml TITUS Mt) TIMtS SWTCT TO DUHCT DLLIVtRYMAN r r: sun i i so i :>o. 4 «> so. v io MON WfD4 5u.(iSO 0 >0 LAST VLOAS u( <PC ’ ll FRI J UN I? 10 A 77-year-old Hastings man reported theft of a rifle, coin collection, shotgun and safe deposit box from a residence in the 3000 block of Heath Road. The man report­ ed the items missing Nov. 19 after being gone from the home for a while. The esti­ mated value of lhe items is $400. Copper plumbing taken from home ■PALITYrrr oa Slate SI. FIRE Hastings man reports theft guns, coins A 53-year-old Hastings man reported a check scam to police Nov. 29. He told sher­ iff’s deputies that he received a flat-rale mailing envelope from Express mail. Inside was a check w ith his name on it for $2,355. He told police instructions also were included on where he was supposed lo wire money once he cashed the check. The man said he did not try to cash lhe check, but brought it to the sheriff’s office instead realizing it was a scam. He said he hopes other people can be made aware of this potential scam and be alerted not to try and cash such a check. HASTINGS 4 I-ftSSUtt »I 20 4 20. 7 0U. 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For more information please contact Angila (S’ 616-534­ 9300 x3301 or («‘ angilaft’lakeshorvscrvices.net Estate Sale PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Police investigate storage unit break-ins Mower destroyed in trailer fire stolen ambulance; arrest driver For Sale An 84-ycar-old Middleville woman reported a possible telephone scam to sher­ iff’s deputies Nov. 26. She told officers she received a telephone call from a male caller w ith a “funny” accent. She told police the caller notified her that she had won $2.7 million and a car. The caller said he would arrive at 3 p.m. to deliver lhe money. Police told her not to give out any personal infor­ mation over the phone and that if she receives any further calls to hang up imme­ diately and contact police. Walnut Street resident victim of jewelry theft Sheriff’s deputies recover Barry County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a stolen ambulance Nov. 27 al about 1:43 a.m. as it traveled north on M-37. The Life EMS ambulance was reportedly taken from Battle Creek Health Systems Hospital while lhe ambulance crew was pick­ ing up a patient. Calhoun County dispatchers alerted the Barry County Sheriff’s department, and offi­ cers were able to stop the vehicle on M-37 as Elderly woman reports phone scam Township reported theft of copper plumb­ ing from the basement ot lhe lunne. Thc home is owned by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 'Hie property manager said lhe theft took place between Nov 20 and Nov. 23. He .said when lhe discovery was made, he also found the rear basement service door unsecured. Thc estimated damage to the home is $1,000. The incident was reported to police Nov. 25. M "r’iiuwi ‘°n rolic': hc used h ,o Marijuana, lhe man wa, as placed under a[rcSu <Or a m’n°r in alcohol, possession of i•» psxssession of marijuana, and ^ting police. Ik. was --------- into the Barry County Jail. 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SaXOns lhc 2013-14 courT ~ Undcr Eng,c lhroui»§ a 10(1 of fu,l‘ Rania^*rxSSU?’ al lllC Sneers in East Grand viXrJ TUeSday’ on !heir to a 43 34 road bad a game-plan to come in and press tk. m a most the whole panic nn<i u,«:»r vht*m Hastings’ Grace Meade (center) and Grace Bosma (5) orce as Grand Rapids’ Onika Berkley to bobble the ball in the back-court during the first nail TueSd ay. (Photo by Brett Bremer) down and apply a lot of defensive pressure," Engle said. “I think it worked. I haven’t seen thc stats yet, but I’m going to assume we turned them over. But mainly, it just got them tired.” East Grand Rapids junior Claire Farrington hit a three-pointer to open the game, but a triple by Saxon junior guard Grace Meade put her team in front 5-3 in the first two minutes of action and Hastings never trailed again. The Saxons led 16-9 after one quarter and 21-15 at the half. East pulled as close as 24­ 21 midway through the third quarter, but a six-point run by the Saxons put them back in Saxon junior Sarah Sixberry puts a shot up over East Grand Rapids’ Kelly Grant during the second half of Hastings’ season-opening victory Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES Monday Mixerettcs Nashville Chiropractic 38-14: Dean’s Dolls 35-17; Kent Oil 31-21: Dewey’s Auto Body 29-23; Creekside Growers 19-33. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers ISO459; K. Eberly 190-549: T. Christopher 179; E. Ulrich 182-470; J. Rice 182: P. Fowler 160: K. Fowler 189; T. Redman 138; N. Goggins 188-446. 233; D. Cherry 223; P. Scobey 211; D. Wilkins 202: C. Steeby 181: R. Gross 177; Auntie Em 166; M. Yost 164; Sis 157; M. Bryan 149. High Series - D. Cherry 604; P. Scobey 578: D. Wilkins 567; C. Steeby 522; R. Gross 465; Sis 450.' ■< * ‘ front comfortably for good. "Our goal every lime *c waJkotf the floor is to know that we defended and that Wc out. hustled the other team, Engle said. M| don’t know where that’s going to leave Us wi(h |he scoreboard every time, but we’U have done our job if we do that. I feel hkc Wc tonight.” On the other end of the floor, the Saxons were patient, did their best to not force passes which would lead to turnovers, anj jus| jet sophomore forward Maddie Dailey do her thing. Dailey finished with a game-high 24 points, including a 6-of-7 performance at the free throw' line. Dailey gave the Pioneers fits on thc jXlsl was tough to stop on thc glm, antj sfiowcd off an improved jump shot from ihc outside. ”1 feel like that whole team worked really hard this summer.” Engle said. “Maddie is now kind of facing up to the basket and that kind of presents a difficult tnakh-up when she can shoot from 14- to 15-fect and then bring Saxon sophomore forward Maddie Dailey looks to drive around East Grand Rapids’ freshman Lindsay Duca during Tuesday’s season opener at East Grand Rapids High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) out some of their taller girls. Then, she has got such a quick first step. She really stepped up and scored for us tonight.” Hastings also got six points from Erin Goggins, four from Sarah Sixberry and three each from Grace Bosma, Taylor Hawthorne and Meade. Guard Onika Berkley led East Grand Rapids with 12 points and her back-court mate Claire Farrington had eight. The Saxons return lo action at home Tuesday against Delton Kellogg. All-Barry county correction: Maple Valley junior quarterback Beau Johnson was accidentally absent from the list of All-Barry County honorees last week. Football Second Team Offense Quarterback Beau Johnson. Maple Valley: A junior. Johnson set a Maple Valley record for passing yards in a game with 319 against Constantine. Hc finished lhe year completing 54-of-93 pass attempts for 926 yards. He threw 12 touchdown passes and five interceptions all year. “He gels lhe other kids in position and knows what each position should do each play.” said head coach Brian Lincoln. Tuesday Trios C&N Girls 35-21; Sue’s Team 34-22; Look Ins. 31.5-22.5; Coleman Agency 31.5-20.5: CB’s 30-22; Team 1 29-27; Lo-K-Tion 3 27­ 29; Team Turkey 27-29; Broadway BP 16-39; Team 10 2-54. High Game - Richard 202; Renee B. 198; Shirlee V. 194. High Series - Richard 579; Tammy D. 548; Shirlee V. 534. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 31.5-20.5; Butterfingers 31.5-20.5; Sun Risers 29-23; Has Boons 28­ 24; Just Having Fun 28-24; Rosie’s 27.5-24.5; M&M’s 27.5-24.5; King Pins 27-25: Pin Seekers 26-26; Early Risers 26-26; Jan’s Team 26-26. Women’s Good Games and Series - B. Benedict 158-401; C. Stuart 166; M. Wieland 160: E. Ulrich 176-472; J. Madden 211-600: G. Scobey 164; J. Gasper 210; P. Arends 142; K. Keeler 159. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Atkinson 186-451; G. Yoder 186; L. Markley 151-411; K. Schantz 170-469; G. Bennett 163­ 462; B. Terry 219: W. Madden 192; J. Klcinbrink 153-418; R. McDonald 234; H. Bowman 214; W. Mallekoote 187-492; L. Dunn 161; R. Boniface 210-500; D. Kiersev 211-564. HHS ballplayers will watch kids while parents shop The Hastings boys’ basketball program will host its 7th Annual Future Saxon Night on Saturday, Dec. 7. from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students in grades K-6 are invited to spend the evening at the high school with the basketball teams. Activities will include basketball, volleyball, swimming, karaoke, and arts and crafts. Pizza, pop, and candy will be available for purchase. The cost is $5 per student, and includes a free ticket to a high school basketball game. Parents arc asked to please escort chil­ dren through the main entrance at Hastings High School and leave the rest to the bas­ ketball teams. Tlie event is provided in part to offer an opportunity for parents to do some holiday shopping, or for a date night. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 36-16; Brush Works Painting 30­ 22; Eye & ENT 29-19; Boniface Construction 23-25; Delton Suds 23-29. Good Games and Series Women - D. Huver 175; K. Plett 134-381; S. Beebe 164­ 461; N. Potter 142; J. Rice 176; L. Elliston 172-504; Christpher 19. Good Games and Series Men • B. Terry 194-529. Ibesday Night Mixed Boyce Milk Haulers 27; Hurless Machine Shop 27; J-Bar 26; Carl’s Soft Waler 24. High Games - D. Benner 268; D. 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The Knights are now 1-2 overall this sea­ The Knights were on each end of the mercy son. . rule over the holiday weekend. closing the Dubois said his team had been working on four-team tournament with a 9-0 \ ictory over doing a lol of hitting in practice leading up to the Grand Lcdge/Fowlerville Saturday at lhe tournament, as well as try ing to improve Georgetown Ice Center in Hudsonville. on thc forecheck, the break-out and getting Austin Morgrette and Cody Olsen each better shots off from the top of the offensive scored a hat-trick in lhe victory, with zone. Morgrette adding one assist and Olsen two. The Knights’ lone goal Friday came when The Unity Knights also got two goals and Morgrette fluttered a shot in from the lop of three assists from Jonah Oman and a goal and thc left circle which found a crowd in front of assist from Michael Anderson. the Panther net that included Olsen who was Also tallying assists for the team from credited with the goal. Wayland. Hastings. Hopkins and Thomapple The goal came just 1:20 into thc contest, Kellogg were James Isola. Jared Boeve Kyle and stood up for a little while, but once the Kane and Zach Vachon Panthers found their scoring touch they over­ The Knights only got to play four periods whelmed thc Knights, outshooting them 21-8. at the tournament, two Saturday and two in Connor von der Hoff made 12 saves in net the opening round Friday as West Ottawa for thc Knights, including a couple of fine topped the Knights’ 9-1. Panthers held to 28 points in opening night loss to AHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Things didn’t go well for Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team in its season opener at Allegan Tuesday. The Tigers knocked off lhe Panthers 46-28. “We gave up 46 points, which isn’t all bad, but you can’t score 28 and hope to beat very many people at all." said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “We’ve got to find people to put lhe ball in the hole. That’s going to be an issue for u.s for a while, until anyone steps up and wants to take some shots and knock them down." Kristen Mohn led the Panthers with 17 points and Sarah Rendon added six. two of the key returnees from last year’s regional championship team. “We’ve got to find people, and get an identity. nnd find roles, and people have to accept them." coach Mohn said. “We’ll keep plug­ ging along, but it’s going to be a tough go of it if we can’t find others to step up and be a threat offensively." Kristen also had five rebounds. Alicia Lindsey had a team-high six rebounds. Blair Arthur led the Tigers with 19 points and ten rebounds. Karlie Wells chipped in nine points for Allegan. Coach Mohn was okay with allowing just 46 points, but wasn’t happy that Arthur had nearly half of those. ’Die Tigers’ start was the focus of the Panthers’ defensive effort. 'Die Delton Kellogg girls open Kalamazoo Valley Association action Friday at home against Hackett Catholic Central. Unl<y Knights’ forward Cody Olsen fights his way between West Ottawa's Lawton Prince (left) and Patrick Brown to get into the o enstve zOnQ durjng ^e second period Friday at the Hudsonville Thanksgiving Hockey Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) h?ada couple he would have liked to thnn tall- u *a ,ed 4'! ,lflCr thC fin>l lKnOtl- Alr* ‘rdf,'cH°a,s in thc sccond Pcc'od- * ^unnicniian had four goals to lead the va\ r the Pan‘hers, while Kyle Bush. Jared a" i Lindemann. Brandt Vanheest an ^ke Zimn)crm.in had one each. Alex Zimmerman scored the game’s final goal with 9.9 seconds left in the second peri­ od, going to hh right to slide the puck past vo" ' °n a penally shot. Uubois coached the Knights’junior varsity team to a tier championship during thc 2012­ 13 season, and is replacing Tom Elliott as the varsity coach this winter. Dylan Downs is his assistant. Dylan told me that this position had opened up. I applied for it and ended up get­ ting it, Dubois said. “As a young coach it’s definitely hard to get thc players to focus a lot. I played at Davenport for a couple years, and decided not to play anymore and went into coaching.” Die Knights dropped their season opener 4-3 to West Catholic Nov. 22. They will be back in action on the east side of the state this weekend, taking on Warren Mott Friday and Bishop Saturday. The Unity Knights’ Michael Anderson (21) battles with West Ottawa's Jarrit Scholten for possession of the puck along the boards during Friday's opening round game at the Hudsonville Thanksgiving Hockey Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TKHS ladies start year with lopsided win over Rockets The defense was there from the start. In the second half, it started turning into offense. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basket­ ball team held visiting Kelloggsville to three points in the first quarter and just ten in the whole first half, pulling ahead 24-10 by the break. The Trojans then look off in the third quarter, outscoring the Rockets 23-6 on their way to a 60-27 win to open the season. TK head coach Jessee Bays said his team got over it’s first-game jitters in the win. Kelli Graham led the Trojans with 17 points. Victoria Fuller added 11 points. TK had six other girls with at least five points. Kaylin Johnson and Sydney Krol had six each, and Erin Scheidel, Brandi Weslow, THERE IS NO MATCH •. P 3ROh rnvT' Grace Possett and Lauren Ricketts each fin­ ished with five. Graham and Krol had six rebounds each for TK. Kayla Shannon led Kelloggsville with 11 points. Only three Rockets scored in the loss, with Larissa Shumpcrt adding nine points and Katrina L’nseld seven. The Trojans are home against Hamilton Friday night. Belding girls net win over Vikings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings need to get belter in a hurry. 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Brooke Points, knocking dowiuh'.'t *i,h lhrtc for her squad. 1 onc ^^e’pomter ,unM,wTprobkmts’PFro!'ilw sc,,re a,nd � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-12-12.pdf 51226b2151227cce004bba5079403da5 PDF Text Text ??/ tf-r*T *7 MAaWtt.M 4.<>l . —-— -------- start winter sports See Stories on Page 14-17 Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. D«cern^ 12,2013 PRICE 75C 1 Hildreth is 2013 Athena Leadership Award winner Tomorrow night’s concert is festive and free The Thonuppk- Wind Band invite”* the public to it* holiday concert Friday. IX-c 13. at 7:30 pm. in the Hasting* High School Lecture Halt Sharing the stage with the band will he the fhomapple Brass and Pleasant Valley Joybetls bell choir. Hie Thomapplr Brass, founded in 2003, is a quintet of friends front Barry County. Member* are Bill Johnson and Mike McMinn on trumpet. Tracy 'lextcr on French hom. Mark Buries* on trombone «<nd Jake Blough on iub.> Hie quintet v.il! perform "Sleigh Ride” and other seasonal favorites I’he Plea-ant Valley Joybeils. a handbell choir, is in its 1J th year nt ringing The bell choir will ix* playing <e*rtJ seasonal tunes. ’I he Ihornapplc U ind Band, directed by Duve Macqueen. consists of more than 45 musicians from throughout Barn County and beyond. < All concert-goers are invited to join i th© band ar ? rroapffon anrr^rl^te'/ The Chamber of Commerce will honor Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO of the Barry Community Foundation as the 2013 Athena Leadership/Xward Recipient. Lyndsey Fischer, teacher al Thornapple Kellogg Schools, is the 2013 Athena Young Professional Leadership Award winner. "The Alhcna review committee put great thought and discussion into their decision lo honor Bonnie and Lyndsey as well-deserved Athena .Award recipients,” said Valeric Byrnes, chamber president. Both 2013 Alhcna recipients will be recog­ nized and honored at the chamber’s annua! dinner Saturday. Jan. 11. 2014. at the Walldorff Bistro & Brewpub in Hastings. Hildreth was nominated by Barry Community Foundation staff members Jennifer Richards. Courtney Ziny. .Annie Halle. Megan McKeown and Ixiri Jackson. Hildreth has been at the helm of the Barry Community Foundation since its inception when assets lot-•-cd $35O,(KX). Linder her lead­ ership. the foundation has grown to nearly $25 million, with 225 funds benefiting the Barry County community. “Under Bonnie's vision and leadership, the foundation purchased the old Presbyterian church and has undergone renovation to be the Barry Community Enrichment Center w hich houses 17 different nonprofits and pro­ grams so that they are all accessible under one roof,” read Hildreth’s nominating form. “Great teams are made because of great lead­ ers — and that is what makes this (the foun­ dation) such a terrific place to work.” i follow, -g '.he concert. —« urn II ! Schools presenting ; free holiday concerts Sunday Hastings High Schoo! gym will be dec­ orated w ith hundreds of red poin-.citia- and thousands of Christmas lighF Sunday,! Ik<. 15. More than ’-00 musicians and. suigers from both the middle sdioo! and high svhcxil will perform numerous Christmas selection* And al! the public I h is to do h show up. The Free Christmas collage concert* w ii! he ut 2 p m for the middle school and 4 u.m. for the high school. Conductors w ill ’ alternate fluidly between the ban J* and; choirs; making fora nearly continuous per­ formance fbe selections will include an assortnientof favorite traditional and not so-tradiucjul holiday tunes — everything from "Silent \jghr to AH I Wan I for Christmas and more. ‘ hjs our Christmas card to the commu­ nity, and wc welcome all to come and sh-uy in the sights and sounds of the seaso i, said band director Spencer While. ?** tyncert. * * * *.tfo will be aired on WBCH Christmas mooting. I Alzheimer’s support Igroup meeting Thursday I Conunission oft AgmR, 320 W Wtxxilaw n Ave., Hsings The k«*l group meets die third Thursday of each month Respite care is available, caft 269-94MX56. For more mformafm. call SfX> 27239OO or visit, www.alijurgrmglc. Oft opportunities (available | Chnsinwts i* a tunc of givutg. a time U) I share with otheo. arid Harry County II l'nKTd W ret ftarrv Cu ‘,nl>‘‘ are !he ’v I wsiJenb '”*** ** I i£ai7w>'i‘e' ■,n,! «wto*- lot Wp countv bn?*"w *» Lyndsey Fischer Capturing the nature of a true Alhcna leader, Hildreth’s still noted that “Bonnie’s passion and enthusiasm are contagious as she articulates her vision for projects that make our community a better p’ace to live. Serving others is not just a job toBonnie — it is a way of life that she models fe-those around her." The Athena Young Prfessional Leadership Award was designed * recognize emerging women leader* who dmonstratc excellence, creativity and initiate in their profession. m wim—11—I it .■ provide valuable service to improve the qual­ ity of life for others in the community and clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally. Fischer was nominated by Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslcn. Her nomination captured Fischer’s spirit of leadership, noting that “she is currently the chair for the TK High School physical educa­ tion and health department, co-chair for the district’s and the high school** School ——wi» nnu ■■ -4 - T--r- See ATHENA, page ——-t.-.-tt—wn ! n» .».. i ■ r ■■ । । n, r. । i, 5 m Race for county commission chair could be interesting 'Enterprise’ by Doug VunderLuan Editor Nothing like mixing a little Star Wars ■ intrigue with some brewing backroom polii tics, but that’* what makes seemingly routine affair* such as Tuesday** Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting so appeal­ ing. w Like lhe movie hero Luke Sky walker plot­ ting to battle a rebel space ship. Vico Chair Ben Geiger used a portion of his report time Tuesday to inform fellow commissioners that they’d soon be seeing the courthouse -afciy measures commissioned by the committee known as the Judicial Entrance Defense Initiative. "It’s the result of the work of the JEDI committee,” said Geiger who. after the meet­ ing. pleaded no awareness of the acronym’* similarity to the Galactic Empire when the courthouse safety committee first convened. “In lhe next 60 to 90 days you’ll see a secu­ rity presence made p<^siblc from lhe board’s recent allocation of $240,000 for the proj­ ect.” Geiger reported that lhe JEDI committee is currently working on requests for proposals to allow for staffing of m|gnetomelen al the courthouse and lhe courtsand law building, to redesign courtroom “holding cells" to pro­ side greater safely lor mniates .and lheir attorneys awaiting court hearings; and to ren­ ovate a portion of the courts and lav. building to enable “w alkup trafficsuch as those pay­ in;! fines and making court payments, to con­ duct business without the need to go farther into lhe building. The JEDI committcejs made up of judges William Doherty. Amy McDowell and Michael Schipper; County Administrator Michael Brown; Court Administrator Bob Nida, Sheriff Dar Leaf; court security and school liaison officer:Gary Pierce; and Geiger. Various electei officials also arc united to participate. The $24O.(N)O fundings part of an earlierapproved stipend that t|t sct aside lo address court security ctacm.s. Follow-ing a Nov. 5 presentation by ^strict Court Judge Schipper, the county boil released the funds for immediate use. । Die Star Wars plot l|camc a little more apparent as a coming political battle when Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg, per­ haps hoping to head off a pending storm, announced his desire to continue to serve as chairperson in 2014. “Personally. I hope it (the vote) is out in the open." Craig Stolsonburg “I’ve been a very good chairman, I have a good working relationship with the county administrator, and I have good relationship with all of our department heads,” said Stolsonburg in a campaign-like presentation. “Especially as we go through the upcoming strategic planning process, it’s helpful that 1 understand lhe desires and plans of depart­ ment heads. “The decisions I’ve made as a chair and as a commissioner have been made for the best of lhe county and not for the political advan­ tage of me or for damage to somebody else. I know I’ve sometimes said things with my mouth about how I feel about things but it was never intended to be malicious.” Contacted later, Stolsonburg conceded that his announcement Tuesday, nearly a month before officers for the new year will he decided at lhe organizational meeting Jan. 7. 2014, was made to dissuade interest on (he part of any other commissioner who may j have aspirations for the chair position. Though he did not indicate in hi-* follow­ up telephone conversation if such interests exists and, if so, from w hom, Stolsonburg did offer an olive branch to Commissioner Jim DeYoung while making his intention announcement. "1 apologize to Jim DeYoung for com­ ments I’ve made over the last few week*,” said Stolsonburg. apparently referring to his reaction when DeYoung requested at a Nov. 5 board meeting that commissioner* be allowed to attend meeting* by teleconfer­ ence. Stolsonburg publicly questioned See CHAIR, page 3 City elections moved to even-numbered years by Sandru Ponsctto The local A!d|cimefs disease support group will meet Thursday. Dec 19. trorn 5:30 to 5 Pm *» the Barry County Bonnio Hildreth improvement learns. Fischer has been instru­ mental in implementing TK’s teen leadership program at the high school. She is sought out by her peers for advice, support, and friend­ ship and is recognized as an individual who leads by example and integrity. She has high expectations for herself ... She walks the walk. "Both the young women and men Lyndsey has been a teacher and mentor to are able to sec what is possible when you step out of your comfort zone to expand your horizons.” wrote Enslcn. "They have experienced what happens when you serve others ... kindness, gratitude, dedication, integrity, empathy, and how it impacts others as well as your own soul.” /\n independent review committee recently accepted and considered all Athena nomina­ tions for both awards, said Byrnes. The Athena Model is based on the principles of living authentically, learning constantly, advocating fiercely, acting courageously, fos­ tering collaboration, building relationships, giving back and celebrating. "AH the nominees presented to the com­ mitlee are worthy and amazing leaders within Barry County, and I think I speak for all lhe committee members when I say il is a hum­ bling prdccss to read lhe stories behind those that serve in leadership roles within our com­ munity,” said Byrnes. "The impacts these women make on a daily basis in the capacities they hold professionally arc only a small Stuff Writer Voters in the City of Hastings will now be able choose their local officials during the same election for state and federal officials. Monday evening, the Hastings City Council held a public hearing on and then unanimous­ ly approved a resolution lo conduct city elec­ tions during even, rather than odd-numbered years, a move that is meant to save the munic­ ipality money and increase voter turnout by piggy-backing with other elections. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield told die council that the original Slate kiw of Michigan required municipalities to hold elections in odd numbered years. During discussion that preceded the vote, council member Dave Jasperse asked city clerk and treasurer Tom Emery if knew how many cities had made the change to elections during even numbered years and why they had done so. "l he General Election Eiw of 1956 speci­ fies that city elections are in odd years,” said Emery. “Our earlier [city] charter was based on that state law; what the premise was for that we just don’t’ know,” ad^ Mansfield. "There’s a law since th?n (|lat has changed that?” asked Jasperse. -Yes." replied Emery ..What the), did recently was adopt a,t’en4nenls to that same law. the General Electionlhal says city elections arc odd y eans you _ A> B c Emery said he had post^ qUesljon on a couple of list-serves he ascs, ^ut |ia(j noj received any responses. Council member Al h(J had talked to his wife. Fani, lhe Barry County clerk, who said lhal stjme !iq,er cities had not changed to even-numberv< ycare because the ballots would be s0 ‘«ng, However, he said many smaller cities like l^lings< were mak­ ing the change a* COsl cMting measure. hi other budne^. lhe . Had a second reading^ and adop(ed an ordinance that approve^ B1C agrcenlent between tl»e c‘!'\. an“ Rutland Charter Township estabh^’ing t^ Jo.jK p]annjng Commission, b) ‘ fote with council See EL£CTIdNS> pg. 3 Santa waves in Hastings holiday season Santa Claus waves to children and Hastings their families and frio^ downtown Hastings during, the annual Christmas Parari«। in,•h^h 6 S °Jt through downtown Hastings Saturday, Dec. 7® The. parade i me^dered festivities that ushered in the holiday season for tho countv <'n->r v • ” .'*e®kend of photos of this holiday tradition. n'y SeaL Look lnslde ,or mote �Hastings parade ushers in Christmas season ' GRAND MARSHAL Christmas Parade grand Marshal Tom Johnson, the recipient of this year s Rotary Red Rose Award, and his wife, Kay, wave to spectators lining the streets. The Hastings High School Marching Band makes its way down State Street. ;■■ r r ‘rT * TUXtDQS » WCOQING Hastings Dog Park pooches, accompanied by their owners, sport festive garb for the Hastings Christmas Parade. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The holiday season in Hastings was offi­ cially kicked oft’ Friday. Dec. 6, and Saturday Dec. 7. with the city’s annual Christmas cele­ bration. The annual event featured a produc­ tion of Earl Hammer’s "The Homecoming” by the Thomapple Players; the Holiday Hop, which featured evening hours and special offerings from downtown businesses and merchants, caroling, free Victorian horse- drawn carriage rides, Christmas tree-lighting and nativity dedication ceremonies and more. Saturday brought the Christmas parade, sponsored by Bliss Clearing Niagara Technical Services. Sunday’s wrap-up activities included the final performance of “The Homecoming” and the holiday home and quilt show hosted by the GFWC-Haslings Women’s Club and Thomapple Garden Club. Local Girls Scouts ride a holiday' themed float during Saturday’ parade. Miss Delton and her court make an appearance in the Hastings Christmas Parade Old St. Nick ^UjSe5 along with an escort in the Chri^as parade Saturday. Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings led th Christmas Parade down State Street, which is adorned with American flags as well ° Christmas decorations in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day. as Happy Holidays om. Exaudw pnor purcliases, gift certificates, consignment items, sale items May not be combined with any other sale or coupons. Umit one per customer. i [ ftlfON GOOD IHUR.-FR1.-5AT. ONLY, DEC. 12,15.14,2013 ; 118 N. Michigan, Hastings (across 269-948-0118 from city Hall) Hour*. Mon -Fri. 10-7; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-3 Cob altaad »| extend hours ore necobiary Like us on facebook: facobook.com/TheHdsthxgtHon9ef Head Start families ride a float in the Christmas Parade �The Hastings Banner - Thur day. December 12. 2013 - Pa<P 3 Board approves Cooley’s interim contract Members of the DeCamp family and Hastings Rotary Club officials celebrate at Monday’s meeting a 9 nd Margaret (far right) are each presented the club’s highest honor, the Paul Harris Award. Among lhe DeCamp famllJ/nie Haas 9re ^from ,e,t^ Jim and Judith DeCamp. Megan McGandy and Deb VanderVeen. along with Rotary Club President Marg and Past District Gov. Don Frohm from the Jackson Rotary Club. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) Rotary Club honors DeCamps with highest award Conferring the club’s highest honor, lhe Paul Harris Award, on Doug and Margaret DeCamp may have been the focus of Monday’s Hastings Rotary Club meeting, but for the recipients it was a celebration of some­ thing even greater. ’’Supporting the community is something you always dream of doing,” Doug DeCarnp told fellow club members, "but, of course, in the early days you don’t have the resources or the time. Fortunately, now we’ve got the time and. hopefully, more resources to help improse our community.’’ DeCarnp, chairman and CEO of Flexfab Horizons in Hastings, grew up in a Maple Grove Township farmhouse and built the company he founded with five partners into the 900-employee worldwide concern he heads up on his own now. Doug and Margaret DeCamp were each presented lhe Paul Harris Award Monday. As outlined by Past District Gov. Don Frohm of the Jackson Rotary Club, the award exempli­ fies the humanitarian mission of Rotary itself. Nearly 200 countries have Rotary clubs and 1.2 members belong to more than 40.000 individual clubs. All, however, carry* a com­ mon theme: to develop uniform understand­ ing and lo generate world peace. z\s illustrators of that purpose, said Frohm, the DeCamps were presented the Paul Hanis Award. -This is* a wonderful hon„r foj, (js.. Doug DeCamp Mo"™**- 1 'e lived in Barry County my who,c 11 . and cn>>>ed the oppor­ tunity to grow up u a snja|| community. These kinds of efforts that the c|ub piHting forth now in trying to supponihc communily hopefully draws more people to O(|r commu. nity and makes it an even better p|ace to live.” Hastings Rotary I resident Margie Haas referenced the new spray p|J/a downlown and the assistance of the DeCamps as an example of that commitment to community “It’s partnerships like these that make our community so special, said Haas. “We again want to thank the DeCamps and the City of Hastings for making it possible.” CHAIR, continued from page 1 DeYoung’s commitment to the residents he represents since the request was timed to coincide with DeYoung’s intention to be gone for a ihrec-month period during the upcoming winter. DeYoung responded two weeks later by accusing Stolsonburg of making a “flip state­ ment” and misdirecting the discussion to his own interests rather than the larger possibili­ ties that remote meeting attendance could offer. “Beware, fellow* commissioners.” warned DeYoung al lhe Nov. 19 meeting. “We let bul­ lies push us around and tell us who we are and what we should do ” DeYoung made no public response lo Stolsonburg’s apology at Tuesday’s meeting. Adding some mystery to the plot is that the vote for officers Jan. 7 can be made by secret ballot if only one commissioner requests it, one of only few instances in slate law where a secret ballot is permitted, according to Geiger. “Personally, 1 hope it’s out in the open,” said Stolsonburg, who added that the board once conducted a secret ballot when Robert Houtman succeeded Mike Callton as com­ mission chair. “I play my cards face up.” said Geiger. “I have no problem with publicly stating my position.” In other business, the hoard : • Appointed Dr. Linda Robinson, Kathy Wiggins. Julie Pnlmatier. Megan Lavell and Stephanie Skidmore lo lhe animal shelter advisory board. Robinson received a threeyear veterinary appointment and Lavell as similar ihree-year term as a rescue shelter operator. Palmatier w ill serve three years in a citizen-at-large. Wiggins and Skidmore received one-year citizen-at-large appoint­ ments. • Named Skidmore, Patricia Jojins and Willard Redman to three-year terms as citi­ zen-at-large representatives on lhe parks and recreation board. • Voted Lloyd K ilmer and Julie Guenther to three-year appointments on the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board. • Approved lhe Barry County Humane Society’s appointment of Dorothy Flint as its representative to the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board. • Approved Steven Hicks as the Jordan pike Trail Board’s representative to the parks jnd recreation board. • Approved claims of $48,587. pre-paid invoices of $2,840,220 and commissioners’ payroll of $6,944. • Received notification from Brown of the meeting schedule for lhe upcoming strategic planning process. The first meeting with facilitator Nancy Ohle of lhe firm PT&DR in Midland will be Dec. 19. Subsequent meetifltfs will be Jan. 8. a town hall meeting on Jan 15, Jan *8. Feb. 11, and a final wrapup March 11.2014. ’ • Received a schedule notification on the arbitration hearing process with lhe sheriff’s deputies association Die final hearing is scheduled for Jan. 30. 2014. • Was informed by Geiger that he and Economic Development Director Valeric Bvnics will lx.’ making lhe formal request in Montcalm County that Barry County be was rigned from the Southwest Michigan Regional Planning Council to the Grand Rapids K'cn< County .ma council „ Heard from DeYoung that I hornapplc Manor, the county’s residential tare facility h <s reached full occupancy and has instituted a waiting Responding tn a question from Commissioner Jon Smelker if Barry County residents arc provided placement priority. DeYoung indicated that they are. The county board meets next as a committee of the whole Tuesday, Dec. 17, beginning al 9 a.m. in lhe board s meeting chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Legal opinion okays Barry County Emergency Dispatch board decision by Fran Favcrinan Staff Writer A legal opinion received from Grand Rapids attorney Douglas VanEssen, counsel for the Barry County Emergency Dispatch Center Authority board of directors, has affirmed lhe right of the authority to use mill­ age funds passed by voters for operations and maintenance purposes lo construct a new training nwni addition to the existing facility at 2600 Nashville Road. The opinion was requested by Phyllis Fuller, director of lhe agency, following an article in the Banner that questioned the use of the funds for bricks-and-morlar construc­ tion because of the language of the ballot pro­ posal approved by voters in 1994. Since 1994, successive renewals of the 1-mil levy, later reduced to .9816 by the Headlee Amendment, have kept the same language as lhe slated purpose of the millage, Hie same ballot language is presently slated to be used for lhe renewal of the levy to appear on the August primary ballot in 2014. The opinion received by Fuller and sup­ plied to the Banner covers two major points. Hie first is the constitutionality of the legisla­ tion placing the creation of authorities to establish county-wide 911 services within lhe scope of county boards of commissioners. Die same act also specifies the powers of such boards established by the county. Included is the power to engage in contracts w ithout review by the county or the approval ol the county commissioners. The second point addressed by the opinion is lhe question of the language of the ballot proposal. “Typically. modem millage language uses the purpose: ’Construction, equipping, oper­ ating. and maintaining,’ in a belt-and-suspenders effort to make sure that lhe purpose covers the held of operational experiences.” AV hiS kgi'‘ Ol,ini°" niem. We would certainly recommend dial this modem language be used in die future." th u °n u\tr’ Van^ssen wcnt to comment hat an interpretation of the language current­ ly used m the Barry County EmergX lelephone and Central Dispatch System’s millage renewal pioposal that would restrict the use of the funds to operations and mainte­ nance only is too restrictive. In effect, it wou d bar such uses as the purchase of equip­ ment and other operational necessities wou d cripple lhe organization. • VitW- MichiSa" hat mterpreted die phrase, "operations and maintcnance, to include the construction of addilions to exisling facilities. n>e courts have recognized a public utility context, which he secs as relevant to the prop,^ lr.lini addition. Perhaps lhe most important fact cited in lhe opinion is the tact that the original millage proposal to raise the hinds to constnin ihe existing facility used similar language thus establishing both a history and a practice in Barn County that the language of the millage proposal docs pelmit the propiscd project Fuller, was asked why the proposed mill age levy for 2014 to support lhe budget has been increased to .75 mi’s from the current .6 mills levied in 201ij w hrnjhc agency now has a largt* cnMr vushirw ,<sp<»ndc<4 thia the proposed addition only major proj­ ect the center has nMmVm 2014. . A radio console pinchswO from Motorola in 2004 needs lo be replacembecause no fur­ ther updates for it are available. Fuller said Motorola essentially will no longer support the equipment at the end of 2015. The esti­ mated cost for a replacement console is $500,000. She described the equipment as “lhe interface between lhe radio infrastructure and the dispatchers.” A server and software will also be needed with the new equipment. r\ microwave signal to the state tower lo mon­ itor emergency alarms is also part of the pack­ age. Fuller maintains that the agency, in manag­ ing its funding, has been conservative. Participation in an energy rebate program has lowered lhe electric bill by about 10 percent. State dollars from lhe surcharge on phones have been carefully saved. Fuller clarified that the agency’s current $1.6 million cash position includes the $200,000 she expects the agency to receive Iroinihe state surcharge in 2014. Responding to a query about possible grants from the federal Department of Homeland Security tbe Federal Emergency Management Agency. Fuller said the system has always relied on local funding. It is possible that a grant from either lhe Department ol Homeland Security or FEM A could help to defray the costs of replacing lhe present radio console. She thought the equip­ ment might be eligible lur a grant and said there is enough in-house talent to write a grant application. ELECTIONS, continued from page 1 —----------- member Brenda M^hMiange dissenting, based on language that |cft lhe dt.r|„ilion of some terms of ll’c arrv<-*nieni m the interpre­ tation of future boar s. |n rc|alej <)cdon. lhe council unanimous} aPPn>ved an amend­ ment io the Urban • erviCes and Economic Development Agreement :ind dle acceptance of waler and sewer m ra'’lnjcllJre in lhe urban services district. • Conducted a tir*1 fading on an ordinance that would establish the boundaries of the new B-6 business district t() jnclu(k. .,|| prop. erty along South Hanover Stree( cunvntly zoned B 2 am1 K‘ ■•omh of Shriner St.cet. Du- counci haa previuusJy adopled all ordinance to crea * B b Ruling district that allows light tttattu »clllllngiisH-cll.isl|)e pciimlted and u*es m (he B ? zoninj’ district. , • Awarded a bit ,,d,s Design Group in an amount not to • ved $$ 8(x) <onb mended by HastnL JVu“J’of public servic­ es Tim Girriiach. t< I utc for lhe city’s park- ‘ ^lion department. ,1,e parks U,nl rCi. Fin"v n Cp”'“nnA current live >ear master | • ’ll e\plrc by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Board of Education members made sure Tuc.sdaj aftenuxin they had all their i’s dotted and t’s crossed on the contract lor Hastings Middle School Principal Chris Cooley, who is stepping in as interim superin­ tendent from Friday. Dec. 13, through Wednesday, April 30, 2014. “I told the board not lo expect a resume from me.” said Cooley before the meeting Tuesday. “When they approached me about the position. 1 told them if they wanted some­ one local who knows lhe district to fill the position for six months, I would do it until they found someone to do it long-term: Fm not interested in doing it long-term.” The contract, which was approved unani­ mously with board trustees Kevin Beck and Ron Longstreet absent, is based on Cooley’s middle schixil principal contract, includes a clause that as interim Cooley shall be paid a salary rate of not less than $39,000 for the period of Dec. 13 through April 30, 2014. And, should the board decide to extend Cooley’s interim superintendent contract beyond that date while it continues to search for a permanent replacement, it will be at a rate of $434 per work day, and upon termina­ tion of the contract, C<x>ley w ould return to is daily rate as middle school principal. After the board approved his contract, Cooley said that during his tenure as interim he would still retain some of his middle school principal responsibilities, such as teacher eval­ uations, which he had already started. Cooley said that he and assistant middle school principal Teresa Heide had discussed the transition period and felt that after the hist couple weeks of December and the first week of January they should be able to give the board some idea of how much assistance Heide would need while he was serving as interim superintendent “Do we need a full-time replacement?” asked Cooley. "I don’t think so; but we want three weeks to see what is needed and get it Chris Cooley will assume the helm of Hastings Area Schools, as interim super­ intendent, Friday, Dec. 13. right the first lime so we don’t have to keep coming back to the board and asking for more.” Board president Dan Patton, and trustees Louis Wicrenga Jr. and Jon Hart praised Cooley for being willing to step in and fill the position until a new superintendent could be found. Nov. 22, Todd Geerlings, who has served a superintendent for 18 months, tendered his resignation effective Dec. 31, because he had accepted a job as lhe principal of Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Today, Thursday, Dec. 12. is Geerlings’ last day as superintendent. He will serve as a general administrator until Friday. Dec., 20. the last day of school before Christmas break. NEWS BRIEFS continued from froot page Angel Frees have been set up at Fifth Third Bank. Hastings First United Methodist Church. Hastings City Bank, Thomapple Valley Credit Union, anil Walker, Fluke and Sheldon, all in Hastings, during regular business hours. Toys lor Barry County Kids drop-off locations are Barry Community Enrichment Center, Hastings; Bradford While Coqioration. Middleville; Coleman Insurance Agency, Hastings; Middleville Marketplace; Radio Shack of Hastings; Thomapple Valley Credit Union in Hastings and Delton, UAW Local 1002 in Middleville, and WBCH in Hastings, To ensure gifts are received in time for Christmas, lhe deadline for Angel Tree donations is Wednesday, Dec. 18. Donations for Toys for Barry County Kids will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 20. For more information, call Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. mi fl 5 fl 0 0 0 fl a B 5 a 0 B 5 0 0 B B BIE fl H 5 n B B B tt.f Holiday Express Loan Fast...Easy....and a great rate! 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If you have a photo to share please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M 43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 4 9058: or email new,■«j.adgra|,hics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or aiusdotal information. do you know? Parading in Do you recognize these people preparing for a parade? Banner staff has a hunch that the photo was taken during the Keep Christ in Christmas parade in the late 1950s. What can you tell us about this photo? The Banner archives have numerous pho­ tographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other intormalion; We’re hoping readers can help us iden­ tify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story. we want to hear from you. Mail information lo Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, .MI 49058; email newstfjadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. One reader said she thought Ralph Shirkey was the man second from the left in last week’s photo of the Lions with light­ bulbs. Have you met? Even as she approaches her 100th birth­ day tomorrow. Ruth Lechleitner can still tell a love story. Maybe she docs it so well because it’s her own story, the tale of an out-of- town girl who meets a local boy. raises a wonderful family with him in their Hastings home, and lives for 100 yeans with a constant smile that lights up the face of anyone lucky enough to visit with her. “We were from Bridgeport. Conn. , and. when my sister Ann married Clark Willison of Delton, something told Ed to go to that wedding.” Lechleitner relates with the twin­ kle in her eye dancing even more when she tells of his invitation to go for a walk during the reception "It was a beautiful, moonlit fall evening and the leaves were cascading down. 1 remember wondering if this meant there was something in it for me. ’’ 'There certainly was: Four children, 67 years of marriage and enough memories to fill her day s as she watches lhe world go by from lhe home .she keeps with daughter. Judy and Nancy just outside of Hastings Ed died in 2004 al age 97, and though she misses him, Ruth says she’s thankful for every day that Cod has provided her. She remains true to her faith and to the some­ times difficult lessons He has taught her. After her mother died when die was 3 years old. Ruth felt a lifelong commitment to help. Alter completing eighth grade, she went to work as a lull-time nanny arid, for the next i(> years, gave her earnings to her family She contributed nearly 50 years ot Sundays to the Pre&byirrian church and us child care needs because, a Seventh day Adventist, she had Sundays fire "1 started out as a nanny and I ended up as a nanny,” Ixcblcitncr chuckle- alter having retired from that last job at 85 of Uge. For her love of others and for her lifelong commitment to helping others succeed, Ruth first saw it. How I got so good with kids: My younger brother Joe was crying so hard he iost his breath. 1 hid a pail of water, sprin­ Ruth Lechleitner Lechleitner is a genuine Barry County Bright Light Reason for living to 100 years: The Fifth Commandment: "Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may lx* long upon the land which lhe Lord giveth thee.” How my husband proposed: As we sal on a stone wall along a Connecticut country road. Love nt first sight? We corresponded for two years. First home; 915 I.. Clinton St. in Hastings. It wa> a ‘Bliss Bungalow’ for $]9 a month ~ and he thought that was t<x) much Dream home: I'm still in n. He fixed it up and made if my dream home, though there were chickens on the jx>rcli when we kled it on him, and he came to. How I handled a problem child: Just tixik him on my lap. My advice for a young person: Give your heart to God and let Him lead you. What I want to be when I grow up: I’m all growed up. Biggest wish: I wanted to g<d an educa­ tion. but it didn’t work out. I got >‘ w^en * went lo work, though. Greatest president: Abraham Lincoln. When he walked, h.e would pray. . Place I’d likc to visit: My native Czechoslovakia. They’re such gentle people. Older people love younger people there. . Favorite carton character: I donit watch cartoons. |\| prnbably like son* silly thing. I suppose. On my Christmas list- Actually, nothing. Favorite childhood Christmas memory: Playing with the o|d jcH0 boxes - ‘here d be a box inside the box and we’d play ’More. My hero: God Because He’s helped me to reach this time in bte , Is this a good time in lift’7 K’ds d°n 1 have to play with Jell () boxes anymore. Hie)-ve got real C4rs a)|d ^iful doth. Is that good? y()1| gc, I0o much and you lorgei to be gralcfU| c Our country's «rvu|e»l ch“l,e"»c: Direction for yowii What is good? 11, ,mnity to £ct an education and u^ctul in Wc instead of snlllkhlgi drjllKing and c»»t- lf 1 could do ii, .-d probably be a nu^ l balw<1uldn*£!ni; , Greatest thing Jj? b,jJ|brn t’«unD; park thej has'‘“do»n<o''3' Only 18 months have passed since the Hastings Area Schools completed its third superintendent search in the past seven years. It’s sad to think that our district that once had such a solid reputation of strong leadership and stability al the top has now been unable to attract a person who can hold the superintendent’s position for more than three years. From 1922 10 2006 — a period of nearly 85 years — only four men held the top job at Hastings Schools: David A. VanBuskirk. l^ee H. Lamb, Richard Guenther and Carl Scheessel. Was this a phenomenon of longevity seen only in Hastings, or has this lack of continuous leadership become a trend in education? I think both. Today, across the state, the turnover in K12 administration has become a revolving door. In just the past six years in Hastings, we’ve had two superintendents and an interim superintendent. In a previous opin­ ion column written when our present super­ intendent Todd Geerlings was chosen, I expressed my concern about finding a strong candidate. Yet, because the school board didn’t vet lhe candidates properly, here we are again looking for another replacement. A story in last week’s Banner revealed how unprepared the board was when it received Geerlings’ resignation. Geerlings submitted his resignation to the board Monday. Nov. 25, w'ith lhe intent to resign Dec. 31. The board should have had a standing plan in place to move immediately on the announced vacancy with some knowledge of lhe legal implications of actions it might choose to take, as well as some alreadyexisting options for lhe best candidate to take over in the pending absence. Instead, the board debated in public over the dis­ trict’s position on when to accept Geerlings’ resignation, on w hen his last day might be, on what responsibilities he might assume until he leaves at the end of the month. A board of education has the responsibil­ ity to hire one person — lhe superintendent. Tins school board should have had a plan in place to handle any situation that might arise with lhe district's lop leader. According to a report of improved school districts, top leaders.described .as dynamic, united’Tn purpose, involved, visi­ ble in schools, and interested in instruction Superintendents musi provide encourage­ ment, recognition and support for improv­ ing student learning. "The ethical and moral nature of effec­ tive leadership is demonstrated when lead­ ers move beyond talking about the belief that students can learn and take concrete action to change instruction so students learn,” the report concludes. Effective supennlendenls move districts from a adlection of loosely coupled, individual cam­ puses to coherent, focused district-wide organizations. Another rejjort stated dial “when district leaders effectively address specific responsi­ bilities, they can have a profound, positive impact on student achievement in their dis­ tricts." It concluded that, "effective superin­ tendents include all relevant stakeholders, including central office staff, building-level administrators, and Ixxird members, in estab­ lishing non-negotiable goals for their dis­ tricts." So. if we expect our district to return to the high standards we once enjoyed, we must find a leader who understands the importance of setting high expectations and demanding accountability that will get our students prepared for the world of work, the military or going on to college. In recenl years, Schools of Choice have pitied districts against one another in an effort to attract students to their schools. So, if Hastings expects to grow- and compete, it will Lake a leader al the top who under­ stands the importance of selling and main­ taining high standards for every student. Where do we find lhe best candidates? Maybe it’s lime to look outside of cduca- What do you When Fold chose Alan Mulally for ‘he top job. Mulally wasn’t considered m the industry as a likely candidate. Mulally had a background in aeronautical engineering and a master’s degree in management from MIT’s Sloan School of Business. He had no experience in the auto industry, nor- had he run a public company. Yet. CFO Wdli.un Clay Ford Jr. fell Mulally was just what his company needed at a lime when it was reporting massive losses and declining mar­ ket share. Ford sought out Mulally because he knew lhe Ford Motor Company’s future was on the line. Mulally was named the president and CEO of Ford Motor Company Sept. 5. 2(X)6. His first decisions were to bring back lhe Taurus nameplate, telling Ford executives that he didn’t under­ stand why the company scrapped one of its best sellers. Mulally also moved quickly to take over "The Way Forward" restructuring plan of cost-cutting initiatives that led to the company to the first profitable quarter in over tw o years. In his first year. Mulally led the eflort for Ford to borrow $23.6 billion from private sources by mortgaging all of lhe company's assets to finance a major overhaul and pro­ vide a cushion while he built up the sales for the struggling company. In May 2009, Ford, who hired Mulally, said that "Alan was lhe right choice to be CEO. and it gets more right every day." Mulally lives just three miles from Ford’s global headquarters. He arrives at work each day around 5 a.m. and works an average of 12 hours a day. He holds a meet­ ing each week called the "Business Plan Review" which follows a town hall format where he reminds employees “we have been going out of business for 40 years" and he continues to impress workers at every level that change is a must if they expect to be a factor in the automotive busi­ ness in the future. , . That’s lhe kind of message our school district needs today. Former interim Superintendent Robert Miller warned lhe school board back in the early 1980s that the district had an obligation to educate the leaders of tomorrow- by providing them with a quality education that would last a lifetime. Those w ords shouldn’t be part of our his­ tory. they should be a dedication to the per­ formance that we still reach for today. If we expect to achieve it, it will require strong leadership at the top. something that this dis­ trict Im struggled with for far too long. Maybe il’s time for the school board to take an idea from the Ford Motor Company playbook and look outside education for the top job. setting higher standards and accountability. The ncxi superintendent must also live in lhe area and be willing lo give all the time necessary to put lhe district on top once again. Mulally indicated to William Clay Ford that he had a plan to put Ford back on top and in short order. Even though he had little or no know ledge of cars, Mulally has been the dynamic leader that put Ford Motor Company on top once again. Can someone like that do it for Hastings schools, as welP You bet they can. but it will take a strong communicator like Mulally providing the encouragement, recognition and support for improving student learning at all levels throughout lhe district. Il s imperative that we find the right per son to get the job done and ifs Hme'thaniie school board reach out to ■ industrial leaders for their helpinT the best person lo do the job. mg Fred Jacobs, J.Ad Graphics, Inc. think? Here’s your chance lo take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by access­ ing our website, www.HnstingsBanncr.com Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: Average annual snowfall for lhe Hastings area is 59.86 inches according to USA.com. Whal's your prediction (or lhe coming w inter season? 21% l/css than average 36% 60 to 75 inches 29% 75 to 1(X) inches 14% Over 100 inches lion. 1 was under die impression tha • I inlendenls had to come Inim edueai <>n. u Officials lh.ni the indusuy inform me. Iat. degree in education is not ivqmred. Io get an idea what might be lhe best am»«.for Hastings schools, you only have to loo* o lord Motor Company, and its decision to look outside the industry for new leadcr- For this week: ” Last week’s Banner told ik» . young woman who , 0 s 0,y of a place in the grocery stQr^e'ntJ 9iven a a local man, une\X, I'"6 ahead man’s bill as an anonym® y paid ,ho "ud« Have you ev°"y"°us 9if' grat01 ^nor ol a ”Pay-,(.(o^ recipient Giver �7lxi Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12. 2013 — Page 5 Think again when it comes to fracking lb lhc reflecting °n Vonv . 1 have Ixien d this creations and things I have 1 • |c fornnda>c®r* I have lis­ tened to mao) during. It h a8a’"st horizon­ tai hydraulK ^'aqoin5t difficult issue, becausestnnd' ; priorities A g.14 ask’«g us to <JcterlIU?f Hence each of Us ’so demands action. I ch’ ra]Sgas more ,han Every job can provide dignity and a sense of pride To the editor: lvLm»Ver?L.COncerne^ as a PArcnl by what **> ” ? ,au?ht,o °ur children at school. ms weekend, my daughter told me of a onvcreation her teacher had with the class regarding the teacher’s summer iob at local manufacturing company. If there was ever motivation to go to college, the teacher said, men all of the students should go to work there tor a summer. It was at this point, I am proud to say. my daughter spoke up and told the teacher her mother works there. It is true that my job is not glamorous, but it is putting food on the table and paying a tax bill. I feel very blessed to be working and to bringing home a pay­ check. It’s very important for mentors and teach­ ers alike to realize that not every child is col­ lege material nor will they all be privileged enough to carry the load of student debt. Let’s face it, the glamorous jobs of the 1980s arc gone, and these arc hard economic times. ' We need to go back to the basics and instill a good work ethic in our children. No matter what the job is, put your best foot forward and be glad to be working. After all, a person is not defined by what they do, but by what they arc to their family, to the community around diem, and by the lives they touch and change in positive directions. Part-time jobs while going to school teach children the value of a dollar and give them a sense of pride and a healthy sense of respect for the realities of life. There must be a bal­ ance when shooting for higher education. There must also be opportunity for job-based skills, such as technical repair, accounting, welding. An education with job force training will help them earn their way through school so that they know what they want when they get there and understand a real life work envi­ ronment. More than anything, that kind of education will give them a sense of pride in knowing they earned it for themselves. I’m sorry to hear the teacher did not enjoy his summertime employment, but it's employers like mine that offer employment to students who have to buy their own school lunches and provide the kind of jobs that help our community to survive. Our work at our manufacturing company is a job of purpose and dignity. Katherine H. Encinas, Hastings fWrite Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder. Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich 48909 Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican. 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915 125 West Allegan Street. Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036 Lansing Ml 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov ' State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry Countv) Michigan House of. Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building Lansing Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov y* U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth Hdhqo Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503 ohone (616)451-8383. ' The Hastings Banner Dt jofcd lo the Intends o/ Barry County since 1856 /’:/£>• s/'C-il Ly Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom omni!: nowswj-adyraph cs com • Advertising email- j-ads^cho’caonoma.'l.cofn John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Custi’itd ads accepted Monday through Frtday President Frederic Jacobs Vice President —' TneWSROOM* Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Rfctt Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Sh2f| Carney Constance Choeseman Bonnie Mattson flOOam ScottOmmen Jennio Yonker )c500pm Fracking Pern’ pcr well ana'1 m‘"'ons of gallons Of pfr «»d industrializes our "«* '“S' in & has already set er use, having .already P<nnl a sjn , 21 million gal­ lons of water to frack a smg Wcll Nq what value y° P .. -er. it js always more valuable than oil-We’Ve heard of the drought-stricken *est in need of water. Then ad 8 wing number of wells fracked, theof crops, hwns golf courses and for Our c-|t-es an(j towns and we co D easily CXpcrjence year In adoring couriUej $45 pf' yev eisrmhre POSTMASTER Gend addrew ctangei t0 PO Bc< 0 HWfld, Ml 45058-0602 Second OiMi PoeUge Paid at Hastngi Ml 49058 thing. Our federal and state governments have embraced the oil/gas boom by clearing the way. with little regard to the effects for our future. 1 hey would have us think that we have no alternative to carbon fuel, staling we. “need the jobs and money.” , What can you do? Allegan and Barry County *s Mate lands art being threatened by our Stale and Federal governments, because they have already leased the mineral rights to these areas for the potential use of fracking It doesn’t matter who you arc. you can help by phoning or writing letters lo your representa­ tives demanding that they step up to the plate by putting a moratorium on using tracking until the research is completed and the results arc in. Michigan Land Air and Water Defense is a local group that is dedicated to protect our State Game Area, but they need your help, your voice (www.mlawd.org). The natural gas commercial says, “'Hunk about it." I say “Think again and think hard." Some things arc irreplaceable and more valu­ able than oil or jobs. Karen Fifelski. Hopkins Safety of compounded prescription drugs must be improved To the editor: • The U.S. Senate passed D Qualily and Security Act in Novenfe,. |cgislalion aimed at strengthening the Mfety of com. pounded prescription drag. jn Michigan and around the country' in the uake of a deadly meningitis outbreak. [t has been more than one year since the public became aware of what quickly became a far-reaching fungal meningitis outbreak affecting citizens in 20 states including Michigan. Following an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration along with local health departments, it became clear the outbreak was caused by contaminated steroid injections produced by the now defunct New England Compounding Center, a compound­ ing pharmacy in Massachusetts. According to the CDC, more than 750 peo­ ple across the United States seeking pain relief were affected by tainted steroid injec­ tions produced by NECC. Over 260 of these victims, more than one third of the hundreds made severely ill from contaminated injec­ tions. reside in Michigu; 64 of the victims lost their life as a result of illness, including 19 Michiganians. Ths tragedy brought a spotlight to bear on lheopaque regulation of whnt are known as ^/^compounding phar­ macies — facili/cs ^at produce large amounts of custom-formula drugs. On a bipartisan basis, members of the Senate and House of Representatives worked through this issue to produce legislation that both strengthens federal authority to regulate mass-compounding facilities and will lay the groundwork for a nationwide system to track prescription drugs. While not as far-reaching as some may have initially intended, the bill we passed represents an important and neces­ sary step forward. It is important to draw a distinction, as this legislation does, between so-called "tradition­ al compounding” — where a pharmacist tai­ lors a particular drug to meet the unique needs of a patient, such as removing a certain dye or altering the dosage level of an adult medica­ tion to be suitable for a child — and the mass compounding of drugs for wholesale distribu­ tion. Compounding pharmacists have long been regulated by state boards of pharmacy. However, as was made clear in the investiga­ tion that followed the meningitis outbreak. NECC, a mass compounding pharmacy, was operating in a regulatory’ gray area where nei­ ther the state nor the federal government took full responsibility for ensuring their facility and compounding practices were safe and sterile. The Drug Quality and Security Act, signed into law by President Obama in late November, aims to address this regulatory gray area by clarifying the responsibilities of the FDA with regard to the oversight of mass piece of the story of the real difference they make in lives in our community." The annual dinner in January will celebrate many chamber members for a variety of accomplishments in addition to the Athena Awards, including Chamber Member of the Year, Brick Award, Distinctive Destination Award and recognizing a Chamber Champion. The event is open to chamber members, prospective members and commu­ nity leaders. Friends, family and colleagues of the recipients are welcomed and encour­ aged to attend to celebrate with the honored award winners. Reservations can be made by calling the chamber, 269-945-2454, prior to Jan. 4, 2014. Tickets are S40 per person. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, D«cMovie Memories enjoys "A Christmas Carul” with Reginald Owen, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. Preschool story time enjoys winter, 10:30, reenWii Dance Party, 4 to 6 p.m.; house conCen fca|uring Emily Earle and Tom Whall. 7 p.^ Monday, Dec. 16 Hbraty board meets, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 lodd|er slorv tjme gels ready for the hoh 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:3U 3:30; Open cbess, 6 to 8 p.m. . Call the Hasting* he Library for more information. 269- A -4263. Call 269 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads compounded pharmaceuticals. Specifically, it further defines the distinction between tradi­ tional compounding and compounding manu­ facturers that make large volumes of drugs without individual prescriptions. Under this law, mass compounding phar­ macies can choose to register as “outsourc­ ing" facilities that would be subject to new FDA regulatory oversight similar to that of other pharmaceutical manufacturers. And in an effort to provide patients with better infor­ mation about compounded drugs, the law calls for detailed labeling of compounded drugs and directs the FDA to make available on their website a list of FDA-regulated facil­ ities. Importantly, this law' also will implement a new system for tracking drugs from the man­ ufacturer to lhe pharmacy in an effort to ensure accountability at every step along the way. This new system will replace the current state tracing laws with a uniform standard and also will establish nationwide drug serial numbers to allow for efficient tracing. While this law will not compensate those who have been harmed or bring back those who we have lost, I am hopeful it will help to ensure Americans are not faced with a simi­ larly tragic, avoidable situation in the future. Carl Levin. U.S. senator from Michigan Have your child’s photo taken with ATHENA, continued from page 1----------- Chns Sdverman Bonnie Rapp SubecrlpUon Rita: $35 pw yea/ in b.vry County $40 Michigan fresh water scarcity. Just because Michigan has a lot of water doesn’t mean wc have an infinite supply. Wc arc in a race between increasing technology and catastrophe. Think again? Just because we can do .something, does it mean we should? The EPA’s website claims its mission is to protect human health and our environment. Where arc they in this debate? According to the EPA’s website, Michigan alone has over 60 Superfund cleanup sites. Six arc in Allegan County and one is in the city of Allegan. How many hazardous waste sites will we allow? What happens to the hazardous waste from lhe sites they clean up? Wc arc now allowing the controversial practice of fracking all over the United States and we do not even know' the long-term con­ sequences. We have seen indications of some of the short term dangers, like earthquakes near injection wells, methane seepage into private water wells and into the atmosphere, pipelines breaking due to ill repair and the fracturing of rural communities. Time is running out to do the right thing. This issue speaks loudly to us us a society to make some hard choices and to do the right Santa Friday, Dec. 13th 1pm to 3pm ! /Mi children are tvdcomr to have a free photo taken with Santa and irceiw a small gift courtesy of the staff a!: «£ southside 7 . -y 300 Meadow Run Dri\c, South of Hastings on M-31 www.southsidc4kids.com • (269) 818-1020 ______ - - .......---- , .... Health & Fitness Club FOR SALE Downtown Hastings • • • • • • Hot Coffee & Tea Machine • Hand Washing Sink • Tables & Chairs • All New Flooring Smoothie Bar 3-Station Sink Refrigerator Freezer Lounging. Room • Tanning Room w/Bed • Massage Table ■ Aerobics & Yoga Area • Wall of Mirrors . Treadmills Asklna $10,500 0B0 for ennrthln«. $400 par mo. w/5 yr. lease w/optlon for another 5 years. Terms Available, • • • • Nautilus Machines Stair Stepper Big Screen TV 5-yr. Lease w/5 yr. Option Just Finished Remodeling Call Jim tor Details & Walk-Through (517) 281-2080 �Worship Together Russell E. Antes ‘‘^yOaniclsiaff^1 ...at the church of your choice ~ , Weekly schedules of Hastings area churc i . available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 I M 79 Highway. N^hvi’k. Ml 49073. PUMor Don Ro*cor. (51?) 852-9228. Morning Cekbraiwn « a ni. & 10 30 a m. Fellowship Tunc bcfo'c the *en ■ ice Nursery. children's ministry, south group, adult wrull group ministry, leadership training PI.EASANTX1E33 FAMILY CHURCH 2601 L'cry Rood. Ikmling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstc-J. (269) 758 3021 church phone. Sunday Sen ice. 9 30 a m. Sunday School II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.: Bible Study A Piayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30 p in. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH Ol DELTON 7025 .Milo Rd. PO. Box 408. (coiner ot Milo Rd. A S. M-43), Ddton. Ml 490J6 Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am to I LX) a.tn. Nursery and Children'* Ministry. Thursday night BiNc 'tuds and prayer time 6:30 pan- to 7:30 p ni. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF (JOD 1674 s State Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning .service time 10 aan. with nursery and preschool available SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). CHURCH OF THE Sunday services each week: 9 15 NAZARENE a m Morning I’rayct (Holy 1716 North Broadway Res Timm Communion the 2nd Sunday of Oyer. Pastor Sunday Sduxr’ 9 45 each month at this service). 10 am. Morning Worship Service a.m Holy Conununion (each 10.45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew p ni., Wednesday Evening Service & Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. 7 pm. Husiwick. The church phone number is 269-795.2370 and the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH rectory number is 269-948-9327. 3M E WtxxPawn. Ha-tings. Dan Our church website is Come. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. h:ip./i trax to'andrvvv matthias. We Youth Pastor, Kish Maurer. Music arc part of the Diocese of the Pastor. Sunday Service*: Q I5 a-in. Great Lakes which is in commun­ Sunday Schoo! for all age*. 10:30 ion with The United Episcopal a m Worship Sers ice. 6 p.m. Church of North America and use F. sening Service Jr. Youth Group the 1928 Book of Common Prayer 5-7 p m A Sr High Youth Group at all our services. 7-9 p m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6-30 p rn . Astana. Bible HOPE UNITED Study. Prai.-c and Prayer. Cal! METHODIST CHURCH Church Office 948-HXU for infor­ M-37 South at M-79, Rev. mation on MOPS. Children’s Richard Mocre, Pastor. Church Choir. Sports Ministries. phone 269-945-4995. Church Website. www.hopcum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Chuivh Secretary-Treasurer. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODLST CHURCH . MfcS N UioxVAuy. H v.dr.ys. XU Linda Bckon Office COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED MEI HODLST CHLRCH 9275 S M-37 Hwy.. Dow hug. Ml 49050 Rev. Ryan Wieland Sun­ days - It) xm. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday .Schoo! 9 h.m , Worship A Children’* Program* 10 u in ) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chime*. Praise Band, Quilting Group, (xirnmuntly Breakfasts and morel Call die church office a! (269) 72! 8077 (M-WT 9 a.m.-IZ p.m.). c-inad officemci.net or v-mi v.snwjCkNintrych.vpeiumc.org (<:r mure tnforniMion WOODLAND UNITED MF.niODISJ CHLRCH 20 j N Main. Woodland, Ml 4*b97 • (269; 367-4U6I. p.n.i.jr Gary Simmons Sunday Worship 9 15 a.m CHURCH ,X)| E Slate Rd. P.O Bov 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pa'tor Scott Price. Phone- 269-948-0900. Website; www.hfegatecc.cum. Sunday Worship 10 a-,nWalnrsday Life Group 6 30 p nt HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CIHRCH "Strenghtening Famlies Thru ChritT' 2635 North M 43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Bnan Iced. Associate Pauor.Oliver Bean*, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie- Sundays: .Nuncry and toddler (birth through ace 3) fare provided Sunday School 9 30-10:15 am. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 am.-l0-20 Jin Wonhip Senice: 10:30 turn. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 pm. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50s-) Bible Study at 10 a m. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 am 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise & Worship 10.30 a.m. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Ro-c MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194 . hours. 4905*. IhvtQt Susan D. Olsen. 1 Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning Phone 945-2654. Worship 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Services; Sunday. 9:45 a m. Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sunday Sdural. 10.45 a m Sr Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 WOODGROVE BRETHREN pm: SonShine Preschool (ages 3 CHRISTIAN PARISH A 4) (September thru May), 4887 Coat* Grose Rd. Pastor The*., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 urn Men's accessible and elevator. Sunday Bible Study at the church. School 9.30 a.m Worship Tunc Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids 10:30 am. Youth activities: call (previously Pioneers) (meal for information. served) (October thru April); 6 p m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer CHURCH Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am f/X) Posvcll Road, Hastings Pastor Women’s Bible Study. Bob Wihon Church Ph >nc 269­ 948-2330. Pastor's Hume 269-945­ 4356. hjw|633f’ sbcglobal net Sunday School 9:45 xm , Worship Service 10:45 ant. Sunday Evening b p m Wednesday 7 p nt liitgatf: community COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community uf Christ followers u ho Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a nt. Morning Worship 10.45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 pan Ihurvday; Bible Study A Prayer 7 pm For infor­ mation about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hett or the church al (269) 945 9217; or email pas(orjim<£i ebehavungs org or ->ee our Website: w w wxbduisrings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 54! N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship || ani Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ' GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Disiwer God j Grave with usr Holy Communion Every Sunday.' Sunday, Dec. IS • Sunday WanhipHoun ti:00 & 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Dec. 15 Middle School Youth Group 5 p.m.: High School Youth Group 6 pan.; Men A Women AA 7:00 p nt Dec. 16 - Adventurers Bible Study 7 p.m.; Recovery Bible Study 7.30 pan.. Dec. 17 - Congregational Council Dinner Outing 6 p.m. Dec. 18- Advent Supper 6 pm; Holden Evening l*rayer 7 pan. Dec. 19 • Intergeneration.il Caroling 4:30 p.m; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St.. Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2M5, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http'J/wvvw.discovcrgracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings Ml 49058. (269) 9-15-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 a m. Traditional Worship Service; 10.00 am. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11.00 n ut Contemporary Worship Service Visit m online at yjaiyJiiMdwcik. hjJui£$.e;g For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and oilier prognum.' QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .M-79 East P.O Box 6\HaMin?s. Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jetty Buhwki. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a rn. This information on worship senice is pnn idrii Ik The Hastings Bunner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 OSLEY 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 W»-D2'VlJNG-Ml - Harry -Daniel Stafford, age 66 of Dow|jng passej away Sunday. December X. 20l3 ^his home. Hu was bom Oaober II. 1947 in Augusta, Che son of Hany o. and Nora (Lake) Stafford. He married Janine Black on June 3, 1967 in Batlie Creek. l|c served 3 years in the United States Army. Harry was very involved in his church. Country Chapel He retired from Kellogg Co. after 30 years of service. He operated his ow’n remodeling business. He loved enjoying the outdoors with his grandkids. He liked to trav­ el to SC and visit his friends. He loved driving his Kubola. Harry had a way with making you know he cherished your friendship and that way included a coffee and a donut from Dunkin Donuts. He is survived by his wife, Janine; mother. Nora; children. Kimbcrlec (James) Tuyls. Beth Stalford-Gould, Christopher (Jennifer) Stafford; siblings, Dennis Stafford.Tim (Kim) Stafford, and Nancy (Rob) Caillier; grandchil­ dren. Brittney (Derrick). Heather, Zachary, Marissa. Mitchell.Turner, Dylan. Benjamin, and Nicholas; cncai granddaughter. Chloe; one great granddaughter on the w ay, Sophea Danielle: and his (tended Country Chapel Family. .-m.i * He wte preceded liisjcuih by his father. Harry and his brotWL 7try Stafford. Visitation will H* hel'd Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bachnun Hebble Funeral Service. Funeral services will beheld Saturday at I p.m. at the Bachman Funeral Chapel with Ryan Wieland of Country Chapel officiating. A private family burial will be held al a later date at the Dowling Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Memorial tributes may be made to Country Chapel. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145; www.bachmanhebble.com. Choral society at Lakewood High School Sunday BATTLE CREEK, Ml - Jessie V. Campbell, age 96, of Batlie Creek, formerly of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. December 4,2013 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born November 25, 1917 in Charlotte, the daughter of Ray John and Lucille May (Bishop) Budell. Jessie worked al Kellogg Company until she got married and then decided to be a homemaker. She married the late Earl Campbell on August 26. 1937 in Battle Creek. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, cards, bowling, traveling, and spend­ ing time with her family. Jessie taught sewing and knitting in 4-H of Barry County. She was an avid gardener that enjoyed tending to her vegetables and flowers. She was a member of the Modem Woodman of America and Bellevue First Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Mary (John) Javor and David (Sue) Campbell; brother. Paul "Jack" (Maxine) Duffy; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl; son. Norman Campbell; and sisters, Evelyn Austin and Ruby Manis. Services have already taken place. Burial will be at the Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township. Memorial tributes may be made to Bellevue First Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 vvwvv.bachmanhebble.com John H. Schondelmaycr MIDDLEVILLE, MI John IL Schondelmaycr, of Middleville, passed away December 6, 2013 at his home with his fami­ ly at bis bedside. John was born July 27, 1934. in Middleville, the son of Canicr and Clarissa (Bowerman) Schondelmaycr. John loved horses, gardening, spending time outdoors The l-akcw<xd Area Choral Society will and his faithful dog Ozzie. John also enjoyed present “Do Yllu jje'.lr What I Hear." a making things out of stained glass, suncatch­ choral concert o( Christmas music Sunday. P“-15-“'3p.m.talh™L*kewoodll1gh ers and nativity sets. He was a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, class of School Fine An, Audjtoriunl. 1952. The concert will feature fam liar John was a tool and die maker and die Christmas fa,(lrj ..|n the Bleak designer for many years. On October 9, 1955, Midwinter" w,|| f Kentwood High John married. Janet L. Maclver, who survives. School Ireshm, . williams as Other members of his family include, their ;s°l0.,s!* Hie ehoi, will ;'ls0 children, I Ain (Lou) Adams, Eric (Luibov) Schondelmaycr. and Sara (Jon) Geiser; a brother, Kenneth (Sharon) Schondelmaycr; a .... . ............ . sister, Catherine Moina; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. qnaitel compri. . Williams. 1.1-^ Sterkenbnrg: lo and Noh John was preceded in death by his parents: P-iync. win '•* ^oinl'K unmbino" brothers, Milo, Forest and Glenn; and a sister Ringed by o,,^» (“ (Wer.i.nis<ie Marjorie Hall. director and fnu J“b';!'thc choral society. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, December 12. 2013, at noon with 1 his year’s tl).. 1 ()t 1 w ill’ l,R‘ visitation from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Beelcr"Hallelujah a'" *i" C°" ,he oratorio Gores Funeral Home in Middleville, Pastor , sh •"'<1 e w Sis alio wi" l’er1‘ Tony Shumaker, officiating. Memorial contributions to Faith Hospice form Si)|(,j.|,‘."'embh'J' „f High will be appreciated. Pk-ase visit www.becler^'iooI Sradn,^ '"^"‘Iv hur;.- singing porcsfuneral.com to leave a condolence mes­ sage lor John’s family. 1” ,k’u of । J *1S ... ofjering svill collected .nuiurafed U> n»cnd tin;public ’** rl ^•en. HASTINGS, MI - Russell E. Ames, age 83, of Hastings passed away Friday, November 22. 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Russell was bom in Vermontville, on August 7, 1930, the son of the late Carson and Dorothy (Hecker) Ames He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Mason School and Vermontville High School through 10th grade, and finished high school at W.K. Kellogg in Nashville graduating in 1948. He was lhe husband of Irene (Roberts) Ames. Russell and Irene were married on July II. 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. They started their lives in the Nashville area where they raised their family. Russel! and Irene had celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Russell served in the U.S. Army as a PFC from Febniary 1951 until being honorably discharge in January 1953. While serving his country Russell was decorated with the bronze service star. The Korean Service Medal, and the United Stales Service Medal. Russell worked as a tooling engineer for Aluminum Extrusion in Charlotte for over 18 years. Beginning in 1976, Russell &. Irene owned a resort and charter fishing business in Brethren, which they operated together until 1988. Russell also taught part time at West Shore Community College where he special­ ized in job training programs for specialty trades such as tooling operators, welders, nurses, police officers and other professions. Russell enjoyed fishing, traveling and camping with his family. Over lhe years the family has visited several areas throughout the United States including many national parks. When Russell retired in 1990 the couple began spending their winters together in the Winter Haven, FL area, which they did for 20 years. Russell w as a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. The American Legion Post #45 in Hastings, served as a Dickson Township Board Trustee, and was a past pres­ ident of a local National Management Club. Russell is survived by his beloved wife Irene; son Randall (Becky) Ames of Grand Rapids; daughter Barbara (John) Spagnuolo of Holt; his grandchildren Robert Ames, Michael Ames, Came (Matt) Heuvcl Crista Rodriguez. Jeffrey Rodriguez, Stephanie Spagnuolo: great grandchildren Abigail Kibby, Onan Kibby, and Kaya Ames Visitation was held on Monday. November 25 at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville Funeral services were held al the Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland on Tuesday. November .ft. 2013. with pastor Jonathan Reid officiating. Memorial contributions can be m Zion Luthemn Church in WorJnJ’a *° Funeral arrangements have k- ... . * to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville'p^e hXZ WCbSUC Hontiie Clark passed ;;;age 69, ()f ^^asbon) \. ' ‘Member 2 '>()H *%* 'Ti'J ”•-i?.■».> । u "'ll alway/u 1 fnndchihlren ' ‘-fher)amil). •,>'bc'oved.„1Jin^hciins �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Deoernbe? 12, 2013 — P«q<j 7 Diane Lynne Dutcher Pufpaffs celebrating 70 years On the penmg of Dteembcr Karl ^f*P*aa(ra * *fn*A™ * e^esi,t2Son 'aid'”I Do" at lhc home of Agn« st,^ . h Baiieys celebrate birth wedding anniversary family presen . )e.irs later they along with> their■chddren. B r they Beverly (Gerald) Stxbenj, Pa(n W Palonen. '^^.^dshildren; four great-grandchil rcn. ree itcp-grandchildren. and one ^^‘b^Plndchild. wish to invite you to celebrate h„ sptcia! saty. Please join us for_w opcn hoU5e Q|) Sunday, Dec 22. 20 I at M Township Ha". 7-1 D«keC Street (M Nashville. MI 42073. from 2 to 4 p m No gifts, please. Hononng them with your pres­ ence is gift enough. PlJohn ”nd A,ice of Hastings will cclcorate 60 years of marriage. They were mar­ ried on Christmas Eve 1953 in Mason City, vvjr * ^R'V arv the parents of seven sons. (Jcn>» James (Debbie), Daniel. John (bhclly), Brian (Lori). Bradley (Angcline) and David who is deceased. They have 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, lhe boys are requesting cards to be sent to them at 933 Balsum Drive. Hastings. MI 49058. Charlton Park offering sampling ‘Of Christmas Past’ this weekend Lucille DeWitt Hecker celebrates 102nd birthday Lucille DeWitt Hecker celebrated her 102nd birthdaj this past weekend with her family at Thomapple Manor. She turned 102 on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. Children and the young at heart will delight in the holidays of yesteryear during the Of Christmas Past event at Historic Charlton Park Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15. from noon to 5 p.m. The park’s tum-of-thc-century village and museum will be staffed by volunteers and adorned with festive decorations, including an antique model train display, and fresh evergreens. Guests can fake a wagon ride and then visit with St. Nicholas, who will have plenty of candy canes for good boys and girls. In celebration of the season, guests are encouraged to make a candle, com husk craft and sachet ornament. Traditional food and drink samples will be available throughout the village, including wassail, plum pudding, roasted chestnuts, cinnamon and sugar apples and popcorn. In addition, the Chariton Park Village Foundation Board will provide coffee and cookies at the Sixberry House. Live holiday music will ring through lhe Carlton Center Church at the Park Saturday, courtesy of the Thomapple Wind Band and the Thomapple Brass. Tbefliomapple Valley Dulcimer Society will perform Sunday. The park gift shop also will be open. Daily admission is 55 for anyone age 13 and up; S3 for age 5 to 12; and free for chil­ dren 4 and under. • For additional information. visit www.charltonparkprg oicall 269-945-3775. Historic Charlton Park u located southeast of Hastings, north of M-79. at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings Charter Township 2014 budget could be a lifesaver’ by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Tuesday’s meeting to discuss lhe 2014 Hastings Charier Township proposed budget could have been a real lifesaver. Following a public hearing and then for­ mal board approval of the 2014 budget, sev­ eral board members inquired about the pos­ sibility of the township purchasing on-site defibrillators for strategic placement within the township to help expedite emergency services to someone who is stricken with a heart attack. “Jt lakes a minimum of four minutes for EMS to reach residents within lhe township, and afier four minutes the chances of saving a heart attack victim disappears. “Its the possibility of saving a life," said Brown, “If we have one of these in the hall or in specified homes within the township, these devices could be called to use or acces­ sible quicker, when the need arises," said Brovv n Wetzel noted that several schools have now purchased lhe devices as well as other townships in Barry County . The defibrillator discussion fol­ lowed the evening's focus, a public hearing t township’s proposed budget and then ^^ow^Wp Cl" th Anita Mcnndl <;xPlained .haf here were no changes to lhe proposed h r u this time, and shared lhe total budget n()f S326,74O for the coineXpe,t 14 year, slightly I*’"" ",an ,his >T'" ing-014 ( w)|id) was appn)ved al $7£o and which currently Stands at $332,44<> ♦ That amount, how$291 .W ‘ d ’ 1() |11C budget amounts for ever, was o _ Expenditures pmthe previoti ar included an addiposed forproposed for the planned tuna! S30.W0P (ksigncd by recycling ‘ grown. Supervisor Jim (rhip expect a positive Showing tn 1|cxt operating cash flow ol S* • increase to lire depart ment budgets, Mennell. said lhe budget was a good one and ready to be adopted by the board. The board agreed and adopted lhe 2014 proposed General Budget Summary. Brown said the board of review commit­ tee had its last meeting, one of two per year on Dec. 9 and that the new schedule of meet­ ing dales for the committee had to be approved by the township. Mennell notified the board lhat next year is an election year and that two volunteers were needed to man lhe August and November polling stations. Mennell acceptcd volunteers, William Wetzel, trustee, and James Partridge, also trustee, again, for the Also scheduled, per Mennell, is the Barrv County Road Commission’s yearly meeting with each township in Barry County. January 14. will be the date with the Road Commission agreeing to come to the town­ ship hall. , m j’riH 7hy- m*5Iee’and board ■"'"’bur of the F9I1 committee informed the town­ ship that one seat on the boanj, a citizen-alarge position, was still available. Difficulty m filling the seat was identified by Murphy as the criteria with which one must comply to be eligible. 1 3 " The person cannot be affiliated with any other board or committee in Barry County and must be able lo attend meetings held at 2 in lhe afternoon.” said Murphy. ”This pos", lion has been open since being vacated bv a resident moving out of the county four riionths ago.” Murphy also noted that bids would begin being accepted this week for construction of the addition lo the 911 Emergency Services Building. Brown asked lhe board to consider the possible purchase of a decent used vehicle for the enforcement officer lor the township Cory Raison. 1’ “She does a really good job and has to travel in all conditions." Brown asked Gibson it the county or other municipal enti- ties might have any vehicles that have been taken out of service, that the township could purchase for the enforcement officers’ duty. Gibson suggested contacting the city, where they have cars that can be signcci oul for use. Brown said he would investigate the subject further. Brown asked the board to consider adopt­ ing an ordinance, currently utilized by other townships, to require a home owner, who’s home has burned out, to clcan up the area before receiving the remaining 25 percent benefits from their insurance coverage. Area townships can hold the percent of insurance payment, in escrow, until which (iine the property in question is cle^ and cjeancd to environmental specifications, “This is to deter home owners from taking their insur­ ance money and moving out of the county without cleaning up the burned out building and property.” said Brown, "Insurance com­ panies have cooperated with townships in this manner to encourage U* Qwner care of their responsibilities* Brown asked the board to revisit discusS|On on (he ct at a later board meeting. “There should be one jn each lownship> The money invested would be well spent,” said Brown. t Brown moved onto his brainchild jecl of a recycling station withln th(. 10w,|Ship. saying that the pr°P®?™ budget amount for the program be »l*td*‘lb' cappe(1 for the amount that can ■'Pcnl on g, .. chase and its ■^“'h hardware Utat wtll be required as l^>the p„ The rest of the budget Is■‘My u|en,frivd lo he used for maintenance, staff,„s dis(ribuIll)n and camera/sursetllance eqUlp,new as we|| as installation «'’* »»» panels. The motion whs made ano «ppruyC(| Brown also requested lh(, .dent, ytng possible n« <X'ations for the recyclmg Matton d “d that other town­ ships are watching aI ?. Ini«ttsted how Hastings Chatter gram. PRAIRIEVILLE. Ml - Clara A. Goyings, of Prairieville, passed away peacefully December 6, 2013, surrounded bv her loving family. Clare was the daughter of Erich and Alice (Herrmann) Gumtow-. She graduated from Huron High School and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Michigan State University. While a stu­ dent at MSU, Clare met the love of her life Lloyd Goyings. They were married September 17, 1955 and enjoyed 55 years together before his death in 2010. Clare was a teacher for II years at Delton Kellogg Schools and a partner in lhe family farm oper­ ation. Her favorite role was as a caring mother, grandmother, and friend to all. An avid read­ er, she always had time to share a meal or funny story. She was an enduring MSU and Detroit Tigers fan and could always be count­ ed on to remember the history of her favorite teams. Her grace and words of encourage­ ment will be missed by many. Clare is survived by her children, Leonard Goyings, David (Helen) Goyings. Leigh (Dale Blunier) Goyings, John Goyings, and Nancy (Steve Frye) Goyings; grandchildren. Paul and Jocelyn Bunce, Mary and Nick Oliver. Rose and Alison Goyings, Josh and Dakota Goyings, Clinton and Ashly Goyings. Tom and Shea Blunier, Ben and Katie Frye; great grandchildren. Taylor Goyings, Alexandra and Matthew Bunce. Adalcigh Blunier, brother Harold (Betty) Gumtow, brother* and sister­ in -law, Edward (Betty) Goyings. Mark Goyings. and Addie Christenson; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family received friends Monday at the Williams--Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where a funeral service was conducted Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Pastor Mark Swank officiating. Burial was private follow­ ing a luncheon al the Hickory Corners American Legion Hall. Memorial contributions can be made to the Delton District Library or the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com view or sign Clare's online guest book. FREEPORT, MI - D.ane Lynne Dutcher age 54 of Freeport, passed away December 7, 2013 at home, peacefully with family at her side. Diane was bom on March 2, 1959 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Hank Sloepker and Shirley Czyzyk. She attended Comstock Park High School, graduating in 1978. Diane mar­ ried Donald Dutcher on October 20.1979. She worked as a quality coordinator at Magna for 20 years and then as an optician at Northland Optical for seven years. Diane’s interests included drawing/art. gar­ dening. classic cars and showing classic cars. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed watching them on TV and attending an occasional game. Diane especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Diane was preceded in death by her mother. Shirley Czyzyk; father-in-law, Frank Dutcher; mother-in-law, Patricia Dutcher, and grand­ mother, Mary Czyzyk. She is survived by her husband, Donald Dutcher of Freeport: daughter. Amber (Andy) Thompson of Freeport; son. Joe (Amy) Dutcher of Freeport; grandchildren: Brayden and Gabby Thompson and baby girl Dutcher, father. Hank (Joyce) Stocpker; sister, Deborah (David) Gilbert; sister, Robin Girrbach; sister, Mary Heath; sister, Marie (Shawn) Moore; brother. Michael Eaton; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and beloved stepbrothers and stepsisters. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Faith Hospice of Grand Rapids, Mercy Health Lacks Cancer Center, or Susan G. Komen. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 11. 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Susan Olson officiated the serv­ ice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuncralhome.net to sign lhe online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. 77554467 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Dircctor 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services ►Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving AU Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated______ www.giiTbachfuneralhonie.net Please note our Special Hours Wednesday, December 18 all HCB locations will close at 5:00 p.m. so our staff may attend our holiday celebration Online Banking and ATMs are available 24 hours a day! Ih’llevue • C aledonia • Hastings • Marshall • Middleville • Nashville • Wavland _____ Member FDIC �Financial FOCUS by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Reinvesting dividends can be a smart move by Elaine Garlock This is the big week lor preparations toward the delivery of boxes and bags to needy families in the Lakewood school dis­ trict under lhe auspices of the Lakcwixx! Community Council. On Friday at 10:30. the Lake Odessa Community Library will host an inspirational book discussion. A new worker al the library is Came DeVries, who has lived in the area about 15 years, but she is a new face to most library patrons. A chance to read with Santa comes to lhe Lake Odessa Community Library Dec. 18 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Del and Jane Kostanko and children of Bamurn Road lost Jane's car and had major damage to two other cars parked outside their garage when it burned two weeks ago. A band instrument was one of the losses. Jane is a teacher in Plainwell and Del is a Lansing policeman. First Congregational Church held its annu­ al hanging of the greens service December 1. The service included carols interspersed by one group hanging certain ornaments fol­ lowed by Scripture with another group doing the honors at the next interval until all the decorating was finished. Refreshments fol­ lowed. . Recent blood donors who received certifi­ cates for completion of eight donations total- reeled her t-pallon pinr, / ,,.«re Swre '’“'J ‘hC r Endne1225 « “h ils steam "h'sHc <’« lamed U-g ne |or ..,be ^,S,7?nress" movie is back on its hohdns P'?lar. i'P"f „ivin- rides (for a price) on S-^s^S^ ^ing tobches made wi(h povidla. a prune bUA change is taking place in the court system in Ionia County with the appointment of Raymond Voet. the new chief judge of circuit district and probate courts and the financial budget for each in both Ionia and Montcalm counties. This becomes effective Jan. 1, 2014. At present Voet is serving as cir­ cuit judge for the two counties. Currently Su/umne Hoseth Kreegcr is the chief judge ol the circuit judge in the two county circuits as she has been for the past four yeans. First Congregational Church will hold its Christmas Eve sen ice Dec. 24 al 7 p.m. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, — —invitations —————— nwji and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A> an inv make all sons be difficult B eventually need to nnd sonic will choice you can plan (DRJP-, o1 => d „", Won't receive dividends dire^,. >01 Ltead, jour divi­ dends will be di^as ^n;.cstcd in the under­ lying equity. Bc > । ,uf|,. that you may *nBvd fW''h«Xetingdi'i^sB.y some reseuch. vol. can tmd compan.es that ha,c 'consistently paid d.v.dcnds jcar ‘ /bul also increased mind thu'1"'" re«“,arly- (?“P mmd that ,irc „ol obligated to pay dis idends and can reduce or discontinue them at any time.) ,cuutv ,, ren1b?VC!,'inS idends. you ...ay be able to realize sonic key benefits. First. y«u 11 budding your )iw„ership. which can help you build Wca|lh s>0 matter what the market is dorng. a,Wj shares can be benefic.al - but may ia||y. va|uable when the market is j()Wn Wjlcn share prices arclow, reinvesting di;idcnds _ which don’t typically fluctuatc wilh share price — can help txx>st your investment reach further, sim­ ply because each reinvested dividend can buymore shares than al (|ie pn;vious higher share price. Consider this; h took investors 25 years to recover from the Crash of 1929 if they did not reinvest their dividends — but it only took them 15 years [0 recover from the crash if they did reinvest dividends, according to Ned Davis Research. And we’ve seen lhe same phenomenon in niorp recent years, loo. Since 1987, according to Ned Davis Research, we've had threxr major market corrections: Black Monday in 1987; the bursting of the dot-com bubble from 2000 lo 2002; and lhe bursting of the subprime and credit bubbles in 2008. The S&P 500 rose follow­ ing those market corrections. Investors who stayed invested durinc those corrections had the opportunity lo participate in rising mar­ kets. Those investors participating in a divi­ dend reinvestment plan may have been able to buy more shares m a lower price. Of course, NO' The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2014 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M­ 43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 9:15 A.M. on December 31, 2013. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. The minutes ot the meeting of lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 10, 2013, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of one (1) year 2014 minimum 5500HD, 4WD Utility Work Truck for use by the Department of Public Services. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid pro­ posals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “Year 2014 4WD Utility Work Thick”. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services REQUEST FOR BIDS UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for a Uniform Rental Services Program for employees in its Department of Public Services. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available al the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid pro­ posals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’S best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street. Hastings. I Michigan 49058 until 9:30 AM on Tuesday January 7, 2014 at which lime they shall be opened and pub­ licly read aloud. All bids shall be dearly marked on the outside of lhe submittal package “Sealed Bid Unifonn Rental Services Program”. . * Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services rm— ccaztwc City of Hastings request for bids Sale of 1995 Case 621BXT Loader I and Attachments The City of Bastings, Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1995 Case 621BXT Loader and three attach­ ments (forks, 4inl bucket, sno-basket). This loader will be sold as-is without warranty nf any kind and has approxi­ mately 9300 hours on it. Arrangements to view this loader and attachments can be made by calling (269) 945-5083 weekdays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 I’M. 1 Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner tliat the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at thr office of the Hastings City Clerk/freasurer, *201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 9:15 AM on ’hiMday. January 7, 2014 at which lime they shall be opened and read aloud. • I lie winning hid. if any. will be approved at the City Council meeting on January 13. 2014. Winning bidder must be prepared to take possession with certified funds by January 17. 2014. No formal bidding forms or documents arc required, but all bids must bi in writing and sealed. All sealed bids must be dearly marked on the outside of the bid package as fol­ lows: “SEALED BID - 1995 Case 621BXT Loader REQUEST FOR BIDS Sale of 1996 Chevy C35Q0 Dump ’fruck The City of Hastings, Michigan, will .. • k lnr the sale ..(onH!) l?9mCvya15m>Ump^$^, '^0 will be I I I I I I I sold as-is without warranty of any kind , .nnroximately 87.000 miles on it. Arrangements nd hide can be made by cHling 9J5-50M lh'S, r:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. " bc^ven tne The City of I tastings reserves the i any and all bids, to wa.vc any irregularities in C ^.jrd the b<d in a manner that the City deems £ s •'ar,J , 4 interest, price and other factors considered. Iju ,ts K,-‘.d at the office of the Hastings City Clerks/'be o,»e •Smet. IMing,. Mf 490^8 unfe'"’ ftX I and Attachments”, OMtW-OO City of Hastings ^^^“^daubeC.^ .... . but all .'iLrly No formal hiddinu forms or d,x.u,.. , blds must he ,n «rilil(g and sta|rj\"u«r marked on the outside of the bid n' ? bids njo "sK''I'tP B ■ ’ bir THnGirrba* . . kiic Seivice' — STOCKS— The /allowing prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from lhe previous week.^ +.12 37.29 Altha Group ' -.34 34.40 AT&T +.04 46.59 BPPLC -.38 26.13 CMS Energy Corp -.50 39.85 Coca-Cola Co -.43 32.51 Conagra +.96 72.09 Ealon • -3.73 65.36 Family Dollar Stores +.32 20.21 Fifth Third Bancorp + 1.44 72.03 Flowserve CP -.03 16.53 Ford Motor Co. +.13 50.73 General Mills +2.26 40.40 General Motors +1.27 24.82 Intel Corp. -.04 61.09 Kellogg Co. -.94 95.43 McDonald's Corp -.83 154.40 Perrigo Co. +.10 31.32 Pfizer Inc. -8.89 46.86 Sears Holding -.45 6.58 Spartan Motors -.63 22.97 Spartan Stores +.48 74.40 Stryker +.30 15.86 TCF Financial -1.89 79.32 Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,262.61 $20.41 15.973 588M +40.34 +1.30 +59 -124M Mmal Christmas tree is holiday science by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I know we are still only in Advent. But al this point in December, my mind starts to turn toward Christmas. It just can't be helped, especially in light of all the ads fea­ turing Santa. Christmas is about tradition — tradition­ al foods, traditional carols, traditional church services. For a few geeks, Christmas is also an ideal time to get in a little bit of scientific research. What could be better than to combine some of the traditional activities of the season with the chance to leam a bit more about the natural world? Katie McKeever is a graduate student in plant pathology at the Washington State University Research and Extension Center in Puyallup, Wash. She has been hard at work in recent weeks learning about how moisture is lost or retained from a truly mega-Christmas tree. An 88-fool-tall Engelmann spruce was recently shipped from northccntral Washington State to what wc natives of lhe Northwest call the “other Washington," namely the District of Columbia. It took some 25 days for the spruce to move from its home in Washington State to a place of pride at the capitol in D.C. 'l he 2013 National Christmas Tree was harvest­ ed from the Colville National Forest in Pend Oreille County. The last time Washington State gave the capitol its Christmas tree was in 2006. That one came from lhe Olympic National Forest in the northwestern part of the state. Once this year’s tree was cut, McKeever placed three small sensors in the canopy of the great tree ns it lay on the bed of the semi that would haul it across lhe country. “The sensors are data loggers that auto­ matically recon! temperature every 15 min­ utes to provide statistics about the ambient environment inside the tree canopy," I I I I I I 1996 Chevy C3S00 Dump Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services I past performance doesn’t guarantee future­ results and lhe value of your slcx k shares can fluctuate, including lhe loss of principal. While reinvesting your dividends clearly can be beneficial, you do have to bv aware that, even if you aren’t receiving the divi­ dends as cash* you will be taxed on them. But the dividend tax rate remains quite favorable — if you’re in the 25%. 28%, 33% or 35% brackets, your dividends will be taxed at 15%. If your taxable income is more ihan S-400.000 (or $450,000 for couples), your dividend tax rate is 20%. If your adjusted gross income is $250,000 or more (for married couples filing jointly) or $200,000 or more (if you’re sin­ gle), you’ll also have to pay a 3.8% Medicare tax on your dividends. While taxes arc a consideration when investing, they should never be the driving factor. Consider also that investing in divi­ dend-paying stocks does carry some risk — specifically, the value of your investment may fluctuate, causing you to lose some, or all. of your principal. But you may be able to reduce lhe impact of this possible volatility by stick­ ing with quality stocks as part of a diversified portfolio. As we’ve seen, reinvesting dividends can help you build your investment portfolio — so consider putting this technique lo work in your investment strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. I I I I; I? WINE citt TOURS BREWERY TOURS Buy 1 get the 2nd 16 price McKeever told me. Professor Gary' Chastagner, also at the Puy allup REC, has long worked on various Christmas tree issues. He's an expert on what’s called the post-harvest moisture and retention of needles of Christmas trees. To be sure, most Christmas trees are not 88 feel tall, but some of the issues with mega­ trees and lhe kind in your living room are similar. In general, helping Christmas trees retain moisture can help them keep their needles. If you are tired of trying to get a lot of nee­ dles out of your living room carpet each January (one tradition I would gladly skip), you might wish McKeever and Chastagner well with their work. lite research on the National Christmas Tree involves cooperation between the U S Forest Service and WSU. Forest Service technicians from the Colville National Forest who accompanied the tree, taking periodic samples of small twigs from lhe enormous tannenbaum. The samples were sent to Puyallup where they were carefully weighed, dried thoroughly in an oven, and then reweighed to determine how much moisture was in lhe twigs. k nrn of n WSU rcscarcheis gathered is pan of their ongoing work to make recommendattons that can help improve qiiahty of Christmas trees for consumers Ur. E. Kirsten Peter* ■ rural Northwest, was train»I °{ the at Princeton and Ihirvtrd‘ “ *eolof{ixt column is a ser'ic? ? ^rsity. This Agricultural. Human^ Resource Sciences at \v Nat,trol University, ^oshmifton State BALLOON rides Gift certl valid the sum •••■on i Located in Tr3Verae CH I Purchase online or call 231 -947 pmL I www.orandtraversctouc5.com | www ur-J-. E (7433) I 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I ---------------------------------------------- --- SU^'Us.eon. । �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12, 2013 - Pag* 9 ... / . .. . fl look back at the stories and columns on local history y In the Hastings Banner // TURNING back the Nazarene church hosts live nativity / I PAGES The last three months of 1940 ^aking Rangel; Ffiddle a wiseman. of Nazarene’s first live nativity scene Saturday, Dec. 7, are (from left) Tyler Risner as a wiseman; Katie 9 Rolh’ JosePb; Lauren Roth, Mary; Rita Garza-Friddle, an angel; Ryan Smelker, a wiseman; and Paul Hie Hastings Church Of ti,. M . ed its first live nativity of its Chrism^(pnignui, , he > • b al,‘‘ P?X 5 to ±"cr '"etnbers of the wtaVw-'t donned tin, i^” '?rouPs of birth of Christ. Rhytha Poll, one ofthcCOordina(on4 for the event, shared he exutein<.nt of lhe nret-time endeavor for the <-ongrt?alion “We talked about the importance of reminding of the reason for Christmas, and we knew that other established churches had done this in the past, so we felt we would put up our own display.” said Poll. More than 20 adults and children took turns playing their roles or helping to prepare for lhe scene. Taking part in lhe second shift of lhe live scene were Broc LaBine and Alexis Palmer as shepherds. Mike and Carrie Critzer as Joseph and Mary, Erica Critzer and Maggie Mosher, as angels, and Bailee Risner and Rvan Smelker. Two sheep, three rabbits, a week-old calf and a horse also were brought in for the evening’s scene. With blustery weather conditions in the forecast, organizers made sure they had plen­ ty of hot chocolate, coffee and small treats inside the church hall. £1TY OF HASTINGS AND RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN WlCE OF ADOPTION OF JOINT ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT establishing a joint planning commission TO: The City Council voted to buy a new firetruck in 1940, but World War II intervened and no new truck was bought until 1947. They had previously bought this 1936 Studebaker, and that, with the 1919 LaFrance, had to do. This review of the community 73 years ago, compiled by the late Esther Walton, was pub­ lished in the Jan. 3, 1991, Banner. The world edged further toward war in die final three months of 1940. The Selective Service law. better known as the draft, began duties of registenng young men. Locally, the news that would affect most in the area was paving highways between major cities. Until this time, all major roads between Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids were gravel. In the Oct. 3. 1940, issue of the Banner, M­ 43 in the Village of Woodland was paved for .83 of a mile in the village. It was noted that the paving was part of the M-43 paving proj­ ect from Kalamazoo to Lansing. The Hastings City Council voted to buy a new firetruck to replace the old La France. The apprentice training program at Hastings High School also made news. It was in its third year, and the need for it was appar­ ent. Increased demands for instruction in the metal trades, machinist trades, foundry prac­ tice, pattern making, drafting, meat-cutting, dry good sales, retail grocery, gas station sales and service, and dry cleaning were noted. This training program is now called work study. Some people who made news were Leslie Eglan, who opened a new grain and bean ele­ vator in the old CK&S freight depot; Gladion M. Barnes, a Hastings High School graduate who was promoted to rank of brigadier gen­ eral; the Hon. Ellis Faulkner of Delton, who was the speaker at Rotary Club, and spoke on some of the problems that confronted his committee, the legislature and law that need­ ed to be enacted. The Oct. 10 news featured the book fair and called it a success, with 7,103 people attend­ ing. The “new books for old" campaign the previous spring collected a total of 108.991 old books. On the basis of one-for-five, the Kellogg Foundation distributed 21,798 new books in Barry County. The Hastings Commercial Club and the Michigan Tourist and Resort Association worked out several color tours through Barry County. The lours ran from Oct. 12 to 26. Three tours started from Hastings and one from Middleville. One lour went to Yankee Springs and another to Charlton Park, along the Thomapple River. The running of dog trials here seemed to be oractice during the 1940s. the Wolverine Beagle Club sponsored the 20th ...I I icensed AKC Field Trials here. “"mA Alma Fingleton bought out the interes^Mri Mamie Schader in the Bonnet and ^o longer in business. Thirty years ago. '”c five or six of these speciality ,hcre uo and down main street. With the end ”711% the last <>f l-xally owned stores of Jnors ) |In 2013. Hastings again has dosed its diKd^n >|((IO featuring clothing nearly halt men wc„. j for women • .^vibors, now' called the The boatd ot >^issi()llcrs. was bcinK C0Un'y Tbv the community, asking that the petitioned oy »» county provide for construction of a suitable fireproof building in Charlton Park in which to house the relics of the pioneers and Indian days of this county. The Banner was behind this petition drive, and was the drop-oil place for the petitions. Camp Custer in Baltic Creek improved jls landing field, and included in the money from that grant was $5,000 set aside for a landing field at Hastings. The draft law was being enacted, and each county had to have a location for young men to register. So Barry county designated the county clerk’s office and the township offices. World War II was moving closer lo home, and Dr. Russell Seibert talked to Rotary members about Hiller and how the Nazi leader sought to destroy liberty. The Michigan Avenue bridge was dis­ cussed in the Oct. 17 issue of the paper. The study on the bridge determined it was more than 40 years old and not constructed for buses and truck traffic. Problems of the bridge being too narrow for lhe heavier traffic to turn also were cited. It took another eight years to build the bridge. [That bridge was replaced in 2012.J The county road commission, in its annual report, told of blacktopping and improving 10 miles of township roads. The beagle trials ended in success, with the largest entry list in the history’ of the club. The most controversial bill being discussed in Lansing was lhe Civil Service legislation for state employees. Rep. Ellis Faulkner of Delton was against it. He felt it was wrong to fix any houn> and deny the. boss lhe right to discharge employees. It passed without his approval. Ixxrally, the county board received 1 200 names on petitions asking for a fireproof budding at Charlton Park suitable to house the relics and Indian and pioneer days In other business, the supervisors were commended for paying to pave Yankee Springs Road. The last week of October’s news was the annual etty-wtde children’s Halloween party sponsored by the Commercial Club. Among the activities was the soap painting of down­ town windows that were to be judged by a committee. During the parade a judging committee of local businessmen selected the most outstandmg costumes and awarded prizes. Amencan legion Post No 45 also announced its Armistice Day parade ' The news taking most of the paper was the listing of the approximate 1,000 yountt men for the draft and their draft number a, drawn The paper the first week of November the paper announced the Royal Coach, a new business hi town, was now employing IS people, fhc C ity of Hastings reported ->6 blocks or 1 1/4 miles of blacktop, along wilh curb and gutter, were done. It projected the same amount to be done in 1941 Armistice- Dijy plans were completed fi'r N!’V- . ' D yele.rans ”f l ,,rv'Bn Wars, Women s Relief Corps and one Civil War gentleman. T.O. Webber, along with the Bov Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls. the jun'. ior and senior high bands were to inarch from the county garage (now the city garage on the comer of Boltwood and Slate Streets) m SeeTURNING BACK, pg 17 THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AND THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the following joint ordinance was adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board on November 13, 2013 and by the Hastings City Council on December 9, 2013: CITY OF HASTINGS & CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 505 ADOPTED BY CITY: DECEMBER 9, 2013 EFFECTIVE DATE: SEE SECTION II RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 2013-144 ADOPTED BY TOWNSHIP: NOVEMBER 13, 2013 EFFECTIVE DATE: SEE SECTION II " JOINT ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING ’ X JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION An Ordinance enacted pursuant to 2003 Public Act 226, as amended (Joint Municipal Planning Act) to approve an agreement establishing a joint planning commission of the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township as specified in said agreement. THE CITY OF HASTINGS & THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAIN: SECTION I APPBQYAL-0FAGREEMENT BY_RLLTLAND_^HARTER_T0WNS±URANDJ±IEJ3ITY_0jEHASI]NGS_T0 | ESIAW-lSii7LJ£lhLLl^ANNlNG_G^MJS£lQN_ The ’•Agreement by Rutland Charter Township and the City of Hastings to Establish a Joint Planning Commission”, approved by the Hastings City Council and the Rutland Charter Township Board, a copy of which is appended hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION II EEFECTIYE-DAIE This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication of a notice of ordinance adoption as required by law. or on December 31 2013, whichever occurs last; provided, however, if after such publication a notice of intent to file a petition under MCL 125.139 is timely filed with the Clerk of Rutland Charter Township, and/or the right of referendum under applicable provisions of the charter of the City of Hastings is initiated by a timely filing with the Clerk of the City of Hastings, this ordinance shall then only take effect as provided by applicable pro­ visions of MCL 125.139. t A 4 u „ h PLEASE TAKE NOTICE of the following summary of the articles of the Agreement by Rutland Charter Township and the City of Hastings to Establish a Joint Planning Commission approved by the joint ordinance I and appended thereto: . . _ .... .. , Article 1, Joint Planning Commission Name. MembeisbiP. .GompositiQrv and QualificatiQns^and_QLhgr MembeS^Sis Art i°int Plannin9 commission established pursuant to the Agreement as the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission (sometimes referred to as the Joint | Planning Commission or the JPC); and includes provisions on the composition and qualifications of the JPC । membership the term's of office, member removal, member vacancies, and member compensation. Article 2 P; ,Action of Joint PianDinfl-GQmmissiOn---this Article includes provisions specifying the juris­ diction ar^। ^isdidforTof lhe JPC with respect to land use planning functions, and also zon.ng func- odu^of‘h0 JPC 7;h tl0^ci^Q.^^ ' funclions W'lrt"ooefallniemceau«S-lh's-A,licl0 vatevs subjeds relating lo lhe ad^inis^Jj^in‘^l^l^^^he[^C^ckJcling provisions relating to bylaws/decisions. meetings, open ,°SXa?. U*e tasks, custody ol records, and application and escrow fee« Article ' ' . . •<.<,!«« rmeratina Budael—this Article includes provisions relating to the pro- P°sed -he funding ol trie s^ClQ^ |h° ,Performance of aCCOpnomjh^^--tWs Article addresses the potential opportunity for anoth­ er in Iho IPC and specifies the procedure for the consideration of any <;uch requPR fy ,0 recluest t0 partlCuPh ,e the Citv and Township from withdrawing from the JPC while an Urban sSce^ Jhis Article ,he Ci,y and T°Wn8hip remainS in eHect Article Economic Development Ag amendments of lhe Agreement. ,or ,he A9reemonl 10 become eHec,ive when ,h0 Joint OThe'onn,!,ill:'-’s effecl' u Anmpment approved by the ordinance may be inspected or a copy ““ ” Robin Hawih Rutland Ch no- clerk 2.461 Heath 2er Townstlip Hastings M,Road (269) 946 , ^9058-9665 Tom Emmery. Clerk City of Hastings 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-2468 �Paoe 10 Thun^av. Decrmbrtr 12,2013 Thc Hahina*; B'wnc>r B ■ 1 JL Middleville’s tram depot could become registered historic site ■ would love to put j I)lt. depot and uve . for future bli W,s al,d e> ent>. I hat s a very-j t that could bting a lot of peop,c' I- 'Mj<l(|lcville.“ he ........... ..... ........................................................................................................- by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer I oi years. Middleville’s train depot has sat mostly unused and unobtrusive in the shodous of other developments in the village. But now, Thomapple Township officials, in cooperation with the Village of Middleville, are hoping to shine some recognition on the depot that was much a part of Middleville’s history and development. l he township is currently working to have the depot listed on the National Register of Histone Places. In cooperation with the vil­ lage. the township also lias plans to again use the depot as a focal point lor the community as pan of it'' riverfront redevelopment plan. Some .state v isitors have already comment­ ed that the depot is a gem lor the community. Bob Christensen, national register coordi­ nator with the State Historic Preservation Office and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, recently visited Middleville. A note from Christensen to Fhomapple Township Supervisor Mike Bremer was reason lo celebrate. -Trying to sound professional.” Christensen opened, “but Middleville’s depot a with seeking the designation. gggi&s deSc village l-a- nrade applications for lhe overall plans include extension of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trad along the riser •md done the former Gcukes Market proper­ ty now owned by Bradford While, lhe trad w ould extend to Crane Road Additionally, grants were wrote. to seek funds to create a park setting near the nver. Those plans include boat launches, a commu­ nity pavilion, a veterans memorial area and the renovated depot for a potential museum, a trailhead for the Paul Henry Frail and other possibilities. Bremer said train organizations tJitnc 13. 1S97 Timetable) CRAND RAPIDS* DIVISION These are some of the historical information pieces collected and saved by French. Brentersaidhe ssjbi|ily()| bringing ,» a sceIintl „1 , to vet up outs.de the deput ,ln<1 ' ibh even have a train car or caboo* ’ (he tracks to Ivoplc an. enchanted by train- and things from the past. Said > ..Tbe railroad was a big part ofhj «■ ; ,(1 ,|lis area but to the whole couni \\. C urrent and fonnCr .si(jen!s are being encouraged to send pho( £ s(ones and infor­ mation about the trajns in Middleville to the townsh.p hall as officiah continue working on the historical desiPnation application. Bremer said much jIlfonnalion has already iKen collected ine!udjtlg the story from a forMiddlevrllc n’*s5(lcn‘ now living in Texas. Mike ‘,,shcr’a member of lheThomapple Kellogg High School chss of 1963. said he remembers vividly ;is an ek.menlary school student walking doun (he lrain depol to watch the■first Beclincr passeneer train roll through Middlevillc 1 ••,\s a kid. it was 'thriI|i ,.. snid i-idter. “It was brand new and shins and we were the first ones to sec n comi. -Q I()W|) was a real treat Fisher found a YouTube video showing the Beelmer run in Middleville at www.youtube.com uatch'\=7Qcl Iw5lpi Is. According to the YouTube video, a 1955 diesel-powered. sclf.pn)pe||ed passCnger car known as an RDC or more affectionately as a Beeliner, replaced passenger train that includ­ ed a Pullman sleeper for ,\ew York City from Grand Rapids. I he train went 90 miles .south­ east from Grand Rapjjs Io Jackson where passengers could board a New York-bound Pullman that was pan of No. 44. the Detroiter George French looks over maps and historical records of the railroad in Middleville. JOINT NQIKE-QF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVIL LE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN IO: 1 HE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY* OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY'AND PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tint the following is a summary of an Ordinance which was adopted by the Township Boards of the above Townships on the dates indicated below, said Ordinance to become effective thirty (30) da> s following publication after adoption as reauirr 1I • law or on January 17, 2014. whichever occurs last ' BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 64 ADOPTED: DECEMBER 3. 2013 PR AIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 149 ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 13,2013 ORDINANCE AMENDING SEW AGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE [BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 59. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 133 (HEREINAFTER “SEWER ORDINANCE")] SECIIQNLL AMFWMLNIPF SECTION 4 QF SEWER .ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DEFiNlTIfUre Thi Section 4 of the Sew er Ordinance by the addition of definitions of “Commodity Fee”, “Miscellaneous User Fee" and^Smrm a,ncnd$ si ciiQNj. Tn JIM This section amends Subsections “B" and *T’ of Section 5 of the Sewer Ordinance pertaining to Building ScwctP4 meat of interceptors for industrial, commercial and residential (excluding single family dwelling units) premises and to require- arnendx Section 6 of the Setser Ordinance by adding prosisions pertaining to "Miscellaneous User I ces" sj.CUQNl This section AMENPMECT.QESECTJOyWlfl^^ AL This section amends Subsections D and G of Section 9 ol the Sewer Ordinance pertaining to the unlaw hit inio the Sewer System and to Existing Building Sewers. . ' 5KJJ9.NA 5J.CJ10JSA 1 . SC L r®c u| unP<-'liiited drairug^ SEyjkJRADJJJIY. The provisions of this Ordinance are scsrrable. REDiAl- All ordinances or pans of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance arc repealed SECTION 7, j-’------------- -- - required by Law, or on January ■ 17. 2014, whichever occurs last. *h * a v"c-“ve thirty (JO) day, f„)|o>M„c pul)I,caU, ‘,tcr adoption Pl EASE TAKE FU RTHER NOTICE that copies of said Ordinances may be purchased or inspected at th n* • r of the rc-peuivc Tuwn*hip> nt the addu ->c- set forth below during regular business horns of e.uh municipality f >11 u 1,»**n hin Clerk lieahon 1 > ‘ U''’n|5’hed«^rtl1eu„h,npub- Debra Knight, Clerk BARRY IOWNSHIP 155 F. Orchard Street Dclkm. Michigan 49046 269-623-5171 led DeVries. Clerk PRAIRII V1I I E IOWNSHIP 10115 S Norns Roud Dchon, Michigan 49016 269 621-2664 The Middleville train depot. Nashville village olficials tour the Middleville train depot during Mayor Exchange Day this year An old photo of the Middleville depot hangs in the hallway of the Middleville Village Hall. from Chicago. done a lot of reading and research on the Beclincr service through Middleville lasted trains. I’ve always just kind of been interest­ until December 1959, according to the video. ed." The Grand Rapids to Jackson line was even­ French said he’s a strong supporter of hav­ tually abandoned in 1983, and parts of the for­ ing lhe depot classified as a National Historic mer railroad bed were turned into the recre­ site and offering chances for it to be used ational Paul Henry Thomapple Trial. again. “1 can’t tell you much else from that year in "1 think there’s a lot of things it could be school, but I remember going down to watch used for,” maintained French. "Some of us that train.” said Fisher. “We were part of his­ would like to see it used tor a museum. tory." Anything that goes into preserving the build­ Fisher said he remembers the class walked ing I’m in favor of." down to the train depot and waited for the French has also created a guide to w alking arrival of that first Beeliner. lhe Paul Henry Thomapple Trail and he "It was impressive. We had never really encourages visitors to keep their eyes own seen anything like it. It was silver and shiny for remnants of the Michigan Central and all brand new." Railroad. Middleville resident George French also In his guide. French writes, “,\ steam has historical information about the trains that engine named lhe Muskegon pulled six cars came through Middleville. As an avid histori­ on the first run. Jan. I. |X7(). The Grand an, French has collections of maps and writ­ Raprds Drvrston of the (Michigan Central ings about the Michigan Central Railroad line Rarlroadl rail 94 index f rom Jackson to Grand that came through Middleville. Raprds serving our community with passen­ It was billed as "The Niagara Falls Route" ger and freight transportation for many vears and as a "first-class line for first-class travel." . The wooden and steel trestles and •• It traveled from Chicago to New* York in 24 markers J71 and J72. denoting the distance'to hours and Chicago to Boston in 27 1/2 hours. Jackson, are st,l| in place reminding us of the The Niagara Falls route made stops at sev­ eral stations in lhe area, including Dutton. [^^-aKmdon^X^^ Caledonia, Pamialce, Middleville. Irving. Hastings and Quimby, on the way to Jackson from Grand Rapids. lhZ“arete:l>?^^>-d-7''-K.othcr French said the Michigan Central line start­ ed in Middleville in the late 1800s and emptied from the Ixuler' h?”?^,,uIer pl!e’ throughout the years served as a valuable steam engine. Maybe some °* an old means of shipping goods and transporting Muskegon itself’ Who knows'"* lr°"’ 'he people around lhe area and the country*. "It was a way of moving a lot of goods and people, and it worked very effectively,” said IT-tph frnle that ran ah>1m m?,,,S ”f'h'! ldc' French. >r-Kls (trail). Some clues 'n' Mde of ,hl-He said, by the lime the rail service ended, Poles are at appll)xiln.1|cK “ r >e telegraph companies and people were quite accustomed are cut oti m abou| - . - ’’-foot .spacing, to transport bj trucks. no bark or branches Ti, ?. hcighl and have "Tlic tracks were eventually taken out and where the po|e js. nsi a,e lWo examples the paved trail made. It’s been a good recre­ One of them has the Ln 7’7’ *l’s SlurnP*’ ation attraction since then," French said. els. tor the cro.ssbcain in ?UppOrl brack‘ His collection of historical train facts trough it. and u ‘*nd a large steel bolt 'T'’',dP »ffi^i.:±Wb h“^‘« Mt “ includes maps of the village showing the depot, lhe flagman booth, and lhe other busi­ 'l W‘H lake to upp| tor n|l.n7rUun how lonS nesses that relied on the rail service for trans­ portation. "it really shows how the village la)out was .......... .................. centered around the depot." he said. "I’ve 4%e rer,hi5 ,ime- a"d �FM Hastings Banner -- Thunxfoy, December 12. 2013 — Page 11 LEGAlJlQTlCES No<’c«.?$EBT COl*So*ure Sale NQTIC^OF.MQRIGAGESALE , DEFAULT havmg been mado in the conditions or a certain Purchase Money Mortgage made by THE NUMBER ^0^%^ COREY A. ENGLE, a married man. to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2. 2009. ATNPURC^.^ R6INACT,VE and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, on October 9. 2009, In record 200910090010025 of «olely to lhe return^,lL*nb^’h"" l>o AMortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is dammed to bo duo at lhe date of this notice, dered at , r>0 amount ten. for principal and interest, the sum of One Hundred MORTGAGE SALE nP»Ua ,nler®®L Five Thousand Four Hundred Eight-Four and the conations of a monaa has b<J«n ™de In 49/100 ($105,484.48) Dollars, and no proceedings Wassenaar nka Bd| Wilhom M. having been instituted to recover In tho debt now Wasscnaar, husband and X and TammY L remaining secured by said Purchase Money mat mortgagor(s). t0 Coun;/5!0'"”00”015-ori9* Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power he.. Mortgagee, dated Marcho^Horne L°ans. of sale contained in said Purchase Money ed on March 27, 2003 in ±24’ and recordMortgage has become operative; assigned by $a!d MortqXn ,rU’?°n‘ 1100994' and NOW, THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY poralion organized under . ann'° Mae’ a GIVEN that by virtue of tho power of sale contained States of America a4</a F aws of ,hQ Uni,c^ in said Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ Association as ass;a* Fedoral ^abonal Mortgage suance of the statute in such case mado and pro­ assignment. in Bar™ ?s documoniod by an vided. the said Purchase Money Mortgage will bo which mortgage thereat ^ rccords- M'ch'gan, on dato horeot the s±eom a'ued 10 bo t)u' a' «” foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may bo necessary, Thousand Nine HUn°d ^Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars ($l67,9?3^) d Gd Thirteen Qnd 63/100 at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door, 220 West State gage an^’tho^Xtom^c^H’3'"^ ln mOft' Street. In the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being lhe place of holding the Circuit vided, notice is hamJ S ch 0050 rnadc ond Pf0* Court in and for said County, on January 2, 2014. at be foreclosed by a,halrnort9a9® win 1:00 o'clock Eastern Standard time in tho afternoon or some part of them m I m mortgaged premises, of holding the cS P °iC venduOt Q1 ,ho P,ac0 of said day, and said premises will bo sold to pay ’:00 PM9on januTr? ^l^1" * the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% Inter­ est. legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes Thomaonlff situated in Township of described n<i C°Unty’ Michi9an- and aro and insurance that said Purchase Money aceordinn r«S.KLot GoIden B,uH Estates No. 1, Mortgagee does pay on or prior to tho date of said Son plg^0 reco,dcd Plal ,horeo1 i0 6 «' sale; which said premises ore described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: thoT2lIe’o'1ShOsnal?OriOa Sh°" 68 6 m°n'hS l,Om Commencing al the Southeast comer ol Section 19, Tbwn 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North Property is sold at foreclosure sale under 00*41’49’ East along the East line of said section Chap ter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, 1104.14 feet to the place of beginning; thence North ^irsuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held 88°39'35’ West 280.00 feet; thence South responsib.e to the person who buys the property at 00°41'49* West, parallel with the East section line, me mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage 220.00 feet; thence South 88°39'35’ East 273.00 holder for damaging the property during the feet to the centerline of West Like Road; thence redemption period. 86.44 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose Dated: December 5, 2013 radius measures 954.95 feet and whose chord For moro information, please call: bears North 5°20'35’ East 88 41 feet; thence North FC J (248) 593-1311 00*41'49’ East along the East line of said Section Trott & Trott, P.C. 133.79 feet to tho place of beginning. Attorneys For Servicer Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Parcel No. 08-01-019-010-40 Farmington H.lls, Michigan 48334-5422 The redemption period shall be six (6) months File #360487F02 from tho date of such sale, unless determined (12-05)( 12-26) T7U2I37 abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of such sale. HQI1C£-QEAIQRIGAGEJEQBECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to tho fair Debt Collection Practices Act, This firm is a debt collector altempbng to collect you aro hereby advised that this notice is attempt­ a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for ing to collect a debt, and that any information that purpose. obtained will be used against you. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) gage made by GEOFFREY J. SHEPHERD aA/a days of your receipt of this notice, you will be pro­ GEOFFREY SHEPHERD, a single man vided with verification of tho amount owing. (•Mortgagor), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT Dated: November 14, 2013 SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corpora­ HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK tion, having an office at 3515 Wesl Road, East Mortgagee Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the ’Mortgagee"), dated TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. P.LL.C. September 30. 2004, and recorded in lhe office of By: Mark W. Garrison (P24068) the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan Attorneys for Mortgagee on October 5, 2004, as Instrument No. 1135003, as Business address: amended by an agreement for reamomzation dated 403 South Superior Street July 21. 2010, recorded Augujt 2. 2010, as Albion, Michigan 49224-2135 77582111 Instrument No. 201008020007180, Barry County Records (the ’Mortgage’). By reason ol such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby Notice 01 Mortgage Foreclosure Salo declares lhe entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ duo and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ As of tho dato of this Notice there Is claimed to POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four MILITARY DUTY. Hundred Thirty-Six and 76/100 Dollars ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo ($231,436.76). No suit or proceeding al taw has rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In been instituted to recover the debt secured by lhe that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ Mortgage or any part thereof. ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power dered at sale, plus Interest. of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado In such case made and provided, and to pay the tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Harold D. above amount, with interest, as provided in the Swainston and Karen D. Swainston, Husband and Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage es. tnclud.ng the attorney fee allowed by law, and all Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 11. 2004, taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ and recorded on May 19, 2004 in instrument signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed 1127847, and assigned by said Mortgagee to by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as to the highest bidder at tho east entrance of the Trustee, on behalf of tho registered holders of Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on GSAMP Trust 2004-AR2, Mortgage Pass-Through Thursday the 16th day of January. 2014, at one Certificates, Series 2004-AR2 as assignee as doc­ o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in tho Township of umented by an assignment, in Barry county Johnstown. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of One are described as follows; Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Six Parcel 1: Beginning at a point on tho North fine of Soction 20, Town 1 North. Rango 8 West, distant and 73/100 Dollars ($153,706.73). Westerly 525 feet from the Northeast comer of said Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Section 20, in lhe center of Hobbs Road, and run­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ ning thence South 660 feel; thence Westerly 665 vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will feet parallel with Hobbs Road; thence North 660 be foreclosed by a sa'e of the mortgaged premises, feet to the North line of Section 20 in the center of or some part of them, at public vendue, al the place Hobbs Road; thence Easterly 665 feet along the ? '?g the circuit court *lth;n Barry County, at center of Hobbs Road, to the place of beginning. 1:00 PM, on January 9, 2014. Parcel 2: Beginning al a point on the North lino Said premises are situated in Township of of Section 20, Town-1 North, Rango 8 West, distant Thornapple. Barry County, M.chigan, and are Westerly 1190 feet from tho Northeast corner of described as: A Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 said Section 20, in the center of Hobbs Road, and of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 4 North running thence South 660 feet; thence Easterly 500 Range 10 West described as follows: Beginning at •feet parallel with Hobbs Road; thence South 2015 e P°.k ^>0|EaS.1 I>ne of 53,(1 Soction 10. distant feet more or loss to lhe South Ime of tho Northeast South 991.82 feet from lhe Northeast corner of said 1/4 of said Section 20; thonco Westerly 698 feet Section 18; thence South 328.2 feet more or loss along said South lino to the East 1/8 Ime of said along the East line of Section 18. to the North 1/8 Section 20; thenco North 2700 foot, more or less Ime of said Section 18; thence Westerly 238 feet along said East 1/8 Ime to the North Ime of Section along said 1/8 line; thonco North 328 2 feel more or 20 in the center of Hobbs Road; thonco Easterty loss parallel wrth the East line of Sectron 18; thence 201 feet along the center of Hobbs Road, to the East 238 feet at a right angle, to the point of begin­ ning. y ^^oth^with all fixtures, tenements. hera^,a' The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way doned in accordance w.th MCLA 600 3241a in E. Hobbs Road. which case tho redemption period shall be 30 p'avs from the date of such sale. y5 Parcel2: 08If lhe property is sold nt foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 19G1 pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be be d responsible to the person who buys lhe property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortnaae holder for damaging the property during3 the redemption period. y e Dated: December 12. 2013 For moro information, please call FC J (248) 693-1311 Mortgagee for damaging the premiss u Trott & Trott, P.C. Udemption period. Attorneys For Servicnr Dated' December 12. 2013 cfrvICES, FLCA 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 greenstone farm credit service, r Farmington Hills. M-chigan 48334-5422 Mortgagee File <084843F03 teR^OSSSUUDDUP (12-12)(01-02) ^Sa23tb 800 Fifth Third Center ”1 Lyon Street. N.W. frand Rapids, Ml 49503-2 £16) 752-2000 *31403-1 r/wZMO POSE. P£$ gELOW IF y °UR OFFICE ^ljtary Du°u are ,n at the number ATTJ d by^e ,orec,°sinq ’°Ie may be rescinded V damage^, M?^gageT |n that event, y |h0 return of |h|J JY. shall bo limit. ? &^Tunl ,cn). to Jnc„ find recorded 0" Septc os5 gned by Sa,d ^ment 20070921 ^JmpriCA. N a„js to BANK 0F AMSmenl.,n B°rry ^^ty rp’d°fumenled by an Hs5'9n there is c'nX.revOrds, Mlchioan on,"h^ •’’sum 01 ^Stcrnb^21' lS2u'^„X^ '"rt "O'- be SS^oHhem. at Pub^«W pUisS °[ dreu-t court ? ri PM9on January 9. 2014. , Barry stoney Pomt ,he P!a‘° n BarrY County, at “ Barry. - described as. Lo. 9 and an ther described as. sold southeast comedo. Lcr 146 51 f00t from theL ^^’^nor Of South said Lot 37; inence North 51 deg ees 54 m.nuteS East along the North s*do 0. a ay 41443 feot; !hcnco tfor1h 57 degrees 33 a°ng tho North side of said roadway, 181^5 ^‘^e true place of begin­ ning; running thence worn) 55 degreos 51 m;nu%s West 219.36 leet to th0 shore 1 ne of Cfookod Lak0Qs thonco Northeasterly a.ong S2.d shofe I ne fQf 'eel; lhe»;^foutheasterty toapoint on a Ime run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 m r.u?es West wh.ch is Q5 feet from the p^ace of beg^g, Bany Township. Barry County. Michigan h The'redemption penod snaij 6 months from tho dato of such sale. un.cs3 determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho dale of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Bov.sed Judicature Act 0! 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person y.h0 buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the properly during the redemption period. Dated December 12. 2013 For more information, please ca'I FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farm.ngton Hills, Michigan 43334.5422 Filo M32892F01 (12-12)(01-02) NOTICE QE SALE OF REAL ESTATKDNDtR EXECUTION Judgment was entered aga nst A’lan Vo-ihell m the 5th Circuit Court in Barry County, Mchigan. in the matter of the Gam Restoration v. Allan Voshetl, Case No 11-427-CK. Tho 5 C rcu t Court issued an order of foreclosure ol construction lien in its Judgment dated February 14. 2013 in favor of lhe Garn Restoration against lhe real property of Defendant Allan Voshell Accord.ngly. a copy of the Judgment with Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien was served on Defendant on February 14. 2013. Garn Restoration’s Construction Lien had been recorded In the Barry County Register of Deeds as Document 201108260008024. Pursuant to the February 14, 2013 Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien, Garn Restoration took an Interest m the following real estate located in tho City of Nashville, County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and legally described as follows; COM 968FT E OF NW COR NE 1/4 SEC 2-T2NR7VJ FOR POB; TH S 315FT. TH W 414FT. TH N 315FT. TH E414FTTO BEG. 2.99 ACRES ♦/• (10) Permanent Parcel 08-53-002-080-00 Commonly known as: 9475 W. Casgrove, Nashville, Ml 49073-0727 Pursuant to the February 14. 2013 Order of tho Barry County Circuit Court. Garn Restoration now possesses all nghts to foreclose on such property. Notice is now g-ven that on Thursday. January 9, 2014. at 1:00 p m., at the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml. the loca­ tion of the Barry County Circuit Court, located on tho east steps, there will bo offered for salo and sold to lhe highest bidder, at pubbe sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on the Construction Lien and accompanying Judgment, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided by law and in lhe Judgment. The length ol the redemption period will be four (4) months from the date of sale. Dated: November 4, 2013 /s Anthony J. Szilagyi Anthony J. Szilagyi (P56473) Attorney for Plaintiff Garn Restoration The Law Offices of Anthony J. Szilagyi, PLLC 110 S. Clernens Avo. Lansmg. Ml 48912 517-487-7000 77SS1&99 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage for the sole purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate cov­ ered, husband and wife, onginal mortgagor(s), to Filth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2002. and recorded on March 22, 2002 in Instrument 1076999. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Notice Of Mortgage Forocloaurc Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ' Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho dale hereof tho ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Hundred Eighty and 54/100 Dollars ($122,380.54). POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ MILITARY DUTY. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In or some part ol them, at public venduo. at tho placo that cvenL your damages, If any, shall be limit­ of holdmg tho circuit court within Barry County, at ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ 1:00 PM, on December 19, 2013. dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in Said premises aro situated In Township of the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described Kremsroiter and Carol Ginder, joint Tenants in com­ as: Commencing at tho East 1/4 post of Secton 19. mon, ongmal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 88 Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender degrees 46 mmutes 23 seconds West along the and lender's successors and/or assigns. East and West 1/4 Imo of said Section 19. 292.35 Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2006, and recorded on feet to tho place of beginning; thence continuing October 31. 2006 in instrument 1172126, and North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West assigned by said Mortgagee lo EverBank as a'ong said 1/4 lino 377.29 feet; tnence South 00 assignee as documented by an assignment, in degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318 87 feet Barry county records. M!ch.gan. on which mortgage to tho South lino of the Northeast 1/4 of tho there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho Southeast 1/4 of said Soction; thence South 88 sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Three Thousand degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said Twenty-Three and 72/100 Dollars ($143,023.72). South Ime 665.66 feel to tho Southeast corner of Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said gage and lhe statute in Such mad0 and proSection; thonco North 00 degreos 41 mmutes 49 v.ded, notice is hereby g,ven that said mofigago will seconds East along tho East l.no of said Section. bo foreclosed by a sale of th0 mortgaged premises. 575 14 feet; thence North 88 degreos 46 minutes ° ,hCrn.’al pub!lc vendue, at the place 23 seconds west 292.35 feet: thenco North 00 ? nn dm9 thac',cu,l court within Barry County, at degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745 00 feet to 1:00 PM, on December 19,2013 tho place of beginning. Said premises are situated in Township of Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro ment for Ingress and Egress, the centerimo of described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of sec­ which is described as follows: Beginning at a point tion 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; beginning at which l.es in tho centerimo of West Lake Road 1150 a point found by commenong at the West 1/4 post feet North and 33 foot East of tho Southeast comer of said sechon; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence utes 00 seconds East on the West 1/4 Imo of said North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East, socuon 676 31 feet to tho pomtof beginning of this parallel with and 33 feet East of the East line of sa.d description, thence contnu.ng North 90 degrees 00 Soction 19. 297 feet to a pomt which bes 123 feet mmutes 00 seconds East on said 1/4 line 220.13 North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 eet to the West I no of the Eatt 421 feel of the of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence Norm 88 West 1/2 of said Southwest v4; thcnce South 01 degrees 39 mmutes 35 seconds West, parallel with degrees 56 minutes 44 sCConds on said West and 123 feet North of tho South Imo ol tho Imo which is parallel w<th tbe . Q of lh0 West Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section, 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4 comer ‘2? 85 feet to an 698 66 feet to lhe placo of endmg. uj'ermediate traverse Lne Q!ong |h0 lhenc0 Also, together w.th a 66 foot wide easement for North 51 degrees>™nute$ 36 seconds West on ■xn'oee nnd Earess the canterlme of which is said traverse Imo>290.56 feel thonce North Oi described as follows': Bcginnmg at a pomt which degrees 58 minutes 41 seconds West parallel lo IM N0°n of lhe 33 feet EM o [he said East Ime 245 65, feet to placo of ^ginning S’:.' X'X s’edWown 1 N,.n. together with all la™JJymg between sa d traverse line and tho centerline 0? bchveen 7 West- thenco North 00 degrees 41 mmEast and west Ime extended South Manufactured Info: Vin 4 uvnnjuiflRARW / HUD Ceti, label < RAD / Name: Fairmont/MKfe.Fnerx)5h / Data ol: ’997 &"’’«• sha" “nswu,a a part of the realty ano snail Pa. The redemption period shQl, from lhe date of such sale, unle^e ntnndonod in accordance with McLA roo 3241a. in <r°i?tlie propenyl Fold at foreclosure sale under wh.ch case tho redemption p^iod shati 30 days r 1 t 32 o?the Rewsed Judicature Act of 1961. from the date of such sale k ,od shaI1 bc oays Ch‘‘ptt. 3_ 600.3276 the borrower Will be If tho property to soJJ at fOfecJ S3|0 under held re^ible to the person who buys the propChaPtor 22 of Acl of 1961. M ihTmortnago foreclosure sale or to tho mortpursuant to MCL 600 3276 lhe W)|| b0 hold hXpTfo?dama01ng tho property during the responsible to th© person who buys the property at the mortgage > sa,Q 0/[ b pmortgage redemption Dated'November 21,2013 holder for darnd9'n9 the pro during thc For more information, p’oaso can. redemption period. 1 Dated November 21. 2013 FC J (248) 593-1311 For more informaton. ploa3e Trott A Trott. P-C FC H (248) 593-13°° Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern H«y »» Trott & Trott, P.C Ferm ngton H.lls, Mih.ojn 48334-5422 Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Slo 2oo *420284F01 oc- k rest Farmington Hills, MiCr’’0<in 43334. c422 (11-21X12-12) File rf296870F02 * (11-21)(12-12) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Charles franklin hoffman. decedent. Date of birth; 09/18/1984 TO ALL CREDITORS: ' NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. CHARLES FRANKLIN HOFFMAN, died 11/10/2012. Creditors of the decedent aro notified that att claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to KAREN LAWRENCE, personal representative, or to ootn lhe probate court at 206 West Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 4-9058 and tho personal represents! vo witnm 4 months after tno date of publication of this not es Date 12/09/2013 VINCENT M. FAROUGI P62350 P.O. Box 6392 Plymouth, Ml 48170-8492 (734)720-1672 KAREN LAWRENCE 13194 Manning Lake Road Delton, Ml 49046-9659 (269) 838-9434 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained win be used for this purpose. If you aro in tne M-Llary. please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Benjamin Ward, a married man and Bobbie J. Ward, and his Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nom.nee for America's Wholesale Lender, its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2005 and recorded September 27, 2005 in Instrument ff 1153439 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificalenolders cl CWALT. Inc., alternative loan Trust 2005-66, mort­ gage Pass-through Certificates. Series 2005-66, by assignment dated April 1, 2013 and recorded April 8, 2013 in Instrument H 2013-004876 on whtch mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and SeventyFour Cents (Si 40.523.74) including interest 4.5% per annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wii! be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub!.c vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 26, 2013 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 35. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 RODS; THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 2112 Baseline Rd., Augusta Ml 49012 The redemption period shall be 6 months from Lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in wh>ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date at such sale, or upon the exa­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.324la(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tno prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: 11/28/2013 The Bank of New York Mellon tka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificatehclders of CWALT. Inc., alternative loan Trust 2005-66, mortgage Pass­ through Certificates. Senes 2005-66, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Mils, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-90659 (11-28)(12-19) 77M2106 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used tor this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact cur office at tho number listed belcw MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Richard Gcniwicha aka Richard E. Gomwlcha and Donna M. Goniwicha. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Brookside Mortgage, its successors and assigns . Mortgagee, dated March 5. 2004 and recorded March 17, 2004 in Instrument # 1123771 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to. ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., by assignment dated March 11. 2004 and recorded June 10, 2004 in Instrument 1129083 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereol the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six Dollars end Ninety-Eight Cents ($84,446.98) includ­ ing interest 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provded notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sa'e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court- of Barry County al 1:00PM on December 19. 2013. Said premises are situated in Township ol Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Parcols of land in the East one half of the Northwest one quarter of Section 28, Town 1 North Range 9 West, described as: Beginn ng 1214 5 feet North of the center of said Section 28, thenco North 122 feet, thunce Wesl 198 feet, thenco South 122 feet, thence East 198 fee! to tho place ol beginning. Also commoncng at tho North eno quarter post of said Sectron 28 thenco South 00 degrees 14 mmutes 25 seconds West along the North and South one quarter lino ot said Section 28, a distance ot 1.304 37 tool, thenco Nor th 89 degrees 22 mmutes 09 seconds Wesl. 198.00 feet to the true place o! beginning, sad place of beginning bemg 1,336 50 led North of the East and West one quarter Ime of said Section 28, thonco South 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West. 122 00 feet, thencu North 89 degrees 22 mmutes 09 seconds West 28.53 feel, thenco North 00 degrees 14 minutes 25 seconds West 122 00 feet. tN-nce South 89 degrees 22 minutes 09 seconds East 28 53 feet to tne place of beginning, Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 142CO S Kellogg School Road. Htckory Comers Ml 49060 The redemption penod sha’t be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deteimmed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 500.3241a in which case lhe redemption ponod f.ha! be 30 days from the dale ol such sale, or upon the expiraton of thc nol.ee requ.red by MCL 600 324ta(c). whichever 15 later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies II the property Is sold al loreclozure sale under Chapter 32 ot the Revised Judicature Act o! 1961. under MCL 600 3278. the borrower wtli be held response to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property Oufing the redemption period Daitxi 11/21/2013 CiliMortgage Inc., successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc . Assignee ot Mortgagee Attorneys’ Potestivo & Associates PC. Bl 1 South B-vd. Suite 100 R°chostor Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 13-86618 (11-21)(12-12) oc«7t» �Terpening gets new attorney — and explicit notice SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Docembm 3, 2013 Meeting called lo order at 7 00. All board mem­ bers present Approved minutes for November 5. 2013 board meeting­ Treasurer, bre department, commissioner, OCO and library report roco.ved and put on file. ,\ppn3vcd hiring of probationary fire fighter. Approved 2014 calendar Approved paying of Iho bills in lhe amount of $23.51776 Approved moton to adjourn. Submitted by Jenn lor Goy. Cterk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor mmn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, ahall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mode in the ccnd irons of a mortgage mado by Karol Martin, an unmanned woman, original mortgagors)- 10 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Ipc-. Mortaaaee. dated December 15, 2009. and record­ ed on December 23, 2009 In instrument 200912230012303. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Bany county records, Michigan, on vvh'ch mortgage there »s claimed to bo due at the dato hereof tho sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred Sevonty-Eight and 06'100 Dollars (S76,278.06). Under tho power of salo contained in said mortoage and the statute in such case made and pro\ ided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on December 19. 2013. Sad premises aro situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of B'ock 17 of Linco;n Park Addition to the City of Hasl ngs. according to the Plat thereof os recorded in L'oer 1 of Plats. Pago 55. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption ponod shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. if the property is sord at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 lhe borrower will bo hold response to lhe person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder lor damaging lhe property during the redemption period. Dated: November 21,2013 For moro information, p'oaso call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo «433342F01 01-21)02-12) . V, SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KASEY C. FLETCHER and CHANDRA E. FLETCH­ ER. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2009, and recorded on October 22, 2009, in Document No. 200910220010389, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is cla.med to be due at the dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($124,845.65). including interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w.H be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 9, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are desenbed as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 349.81 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 460.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 349.81 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 460.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. DESCRIPTION OF 66 FOOT WIDE EASE­ MENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND UTILITIES: PART OF THE NW FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 ; SECTION N0RTH- RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING I$^OSRIP> BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESY £ORNER 0F SECTION 6; THENCE oOUTH 69 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS S?.AL0NG TblE NORTH LINE OF ™I~NCE S0UTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 33.00 FEET PARiLonh^T™HLWEST UNE OF SECTION 6 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF 108TH PLACE 0F BEGINNING OF u^?r^lS^ecJAlHENCE S 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 427.00 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH SAID WEST UNE THENCE NORTH ?? 2F^REES 41 M,NUTE$ 06 SECONDS WEST ™En WlTH SAID NORTH LINE: pFCONDq EES 00 M,NUTES 00 FEET PARALLEL WITH 41A MINUTPQ nr; S0U™ 69 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 66 00 FEET BEGINNING0TSf0U1i! UNE T° 1718 PLACE 0F BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of -uch sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance w,th 1948CL 6>00,^^;n ca«ini' '«*XZ shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. II the above rj^enoed property |5 GOkJ a| a tofecJosuro sale under Chapter 600 ol tho Meh gun Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damag ng the property during tho redumption period FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE ASSOCIATION Morlgagee/Ass.gnoe Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 2393a Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington HiHi, Ml 48335 LBPS 003366 FNMA (12-12)(0l 02} ii'am STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BABRY notice TO creditors Oecedent'e Trust __ Di Gary M. Johnson Living Trust _____ __________ dXd Novsr^o' 24.•2000. Date ofliinu birth: June TO ALL CREDi^ NOTICE TO CrS^: 14 1947. CREDITORS; Tho decedent, Gary November 25. 2013. leawng the MK?°hTmsi entitled the Gary M. Johnson Living ab0*® forw ond effect. Creditors of the decstnl5l m fullI jorce fWllfied lhol On claims ‘ £decent or trust wil be forever barred ^sorted to Michael Gallimore wrthm 4 months after the date of publication of this not.ee. Date-December 9, 2013 Law Weathers Stephanie S Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Michael Gallimore 6433 Rocky Road Lowell. Ml 49331 (616) 550-1203 Trust Estate 0| CRED*0of birth; February 14, ig2’ PftfTY H Stow®11 ua Hacodent, Perry H. Stowell, who |,VBd r°HS. The September 2, 2013 n ^jchigan died M Creditors of th*. claims against lh?(?**,®nt be forever b.„M ol tho Perry h Sl that all trustee will lh0 T,u5t0B presehted altor Dale; December 6 2 9 of pubkcaw" Vandervoort, Christ a ? „ Nelson Karra P27r->q pC notice. 70 W. Michigan Ave c Battle Creek, Ml 490'.?U1’® 450 269-965-7000 76 THA2331 Trustee: Julie Ovorsmith 13691 Carefree Df^. Battle Creek, Ml 49q17 CS42WW Case No. 13-35-CH-CH Notice ol Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff■ Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Moton for Default S?nTS Htisb^ and We .0 Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry State of Michigan signed and filed on October 31.2°19. *n tho case of Eaton Fedora! Savings Bank, Piaintrffv Jamie J. Horvat end Daniel M. Horvat. Defendants. Caso No. 13-85-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed tho foreclosure of a mortgage Seventy^nc, Cortt, (Uy.^g)‘ndudmg Interest granted by Jamie J. Horvat and Daniel M. Hoiyat 4 125% per annum. UrxJer |h0 r»wer of sale con(Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated S1^ statute in such December 15. 2003 and recorded December 30, PrO;’dOd> not'C® is hOfeby 9‘Ven 2003 at Instrument No. 1120068, Barry County WI- *<» foreclosed by a salo of Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to tho the mortgaged promises, or SOfno part of them, at Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, uSpMVon DecrSSi1 °f BaCounty a‘ the Mortgaged Premises desenbed below shall bo 1 00PM on December 19,2o13 gold premises are sold at a public auction by or under the direction of M>h'ann andaffirt0’ Hastings. Barry County, M ch.gan, ar° descried a5: Lot 6 of Supervisor Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Glasgow’s Addition l^Tber Ono t0 thQ City of Building. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan mMSd in Ub2:?’?’hefecordod Plat lhoreof* 05 recorded Plats, on Pago 3. Commonly 49058 oh Thursday. January 9. 2014 at 1:00 p m., known as 1201 S Hanover st, Hastings Ml 49058 local time. Tho ‘Mortgaged Promises' aro legally Pte redemption period bQ 6 months from the desenbed as: date of such unlesj determined abandoned in That part of tne Southwest 1/4 Section 27. TIN, accordanco with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, R7W, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, in wh ch caso tho redemption period shall be 30 described as follows: the West 6 rods in width of days from tho dato of uch safe, or upon the expi­ tho following Parcel; commencing at the intersec­ ration of lhe notice MCL G00.3241 a(c), tion of the Highway running In an Easterly and whichever is later; or ^less MCL 600.3240(17) Westerly direction on said Southwest 1/4 of Section applies. If Iho property sold at foreclosure salo 27 and the West Section line of said Section; under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of thenco runn.ng South along said Soction, 27 rods; 1961, under MCL 600.3279 |}10 borrower will be thenco East 30 rods; thenco North to tho center of hold responsible to the person who buys tho prop­ said Highway; thence Westerly along tho confer of erty at lhe mortgage for«6osuro salo or to tho mort­ said Highway to tho placo of beginning. gage holder for damogrg^o property during the Tho Mortgaged Premises, tho address of which redemption poried. . Dated: 11/21/2013 is 8020 Day Road. Bollevue, Michigan 49021, also CitiMortgage, Inc., suct»iSor by merger to Include oil right, titlo and interests held by Jamie J. CitiFinancial Mortgage Cciuny, |nc. Mortgagee Horvat and Daniel M Horvat os of December 15, •r-AncmaVar'PolwIivo rc, an South 2003 in the Mortgaged Premises. Blvd. Bute 100 Roc^iM^h^, Ml. 48507 (248) The Premises may bo redeemed during the six 844-5123 Our File Na: 13-9O157(11-21)(12-12) (6) months following the date of salo. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank Notlco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Cheboygan. Michigan 49721 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION (231)627-8000 ' WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Dale: November 21, 2013 03427096 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT ed solely to the relum of tho bld amount ten­ PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT dered at sale, plus Interest (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been the conditions of a mortgage made by Evelyn Nap. a divorced woman and Jarard Allison, original mort­ made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by gagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. DOUGLAS SARVER, A MARRIED MAN and Mortgagee, dated September 14,2001, and record­ REBECCA SARVER. HIS WIFE, to Mortgage ed on January 4, 2002 m Instrument 1072495, and Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS’), assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirs! Bank, a solely as nominee for lendor and lender's succes­ Federally Chartered Savings Association as sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 23, assignee as documented by an assignment, in 2010, and recorded on January 7, 2011, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage Document No. 201101070000225, and assigned by there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National sum of Eighty-Six Thousand One Hundred TWenty­ Eight and 80/100 Dollars ($86,128.80). Association, as assigned, Barry County Records. Under tho power of sale contained In said mort­ Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ duo at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Three bo foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, Dollars and Six Cents ($105,793.06), Including or some part of them, at public vendue, al the place interest at 5.000% per annum. Under the power of of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at sale contained m said mortgage and tho statute in 1:00 PM, on January 2,2014 such case mado and provided, notice Is hereby Said premises are situated In Township of Barry, given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land In the Southwest 1/4 of tho sole of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of Southwest 1/4 of Section 2 Town 1 North. Rango 9 them, at pubic vendue, At the East doors of the West described as: Commencing at » P°inl 389 5 Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at feet North of the interseSon of th® West line of 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 2, 2014 Said premis­ Cobb Road with the South lino of said Section 2, for es aro located In Barry County. Michigan and aro tho placo of beginning ,h nca vVest 330 feel, described as: LOT 7 OF BLOCK 7 OF TAFFEE thenco South 132 fej thence West 330 feet, ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE­ thenco North 264 foet, ^0 fcet. thence S0^'3l,ee,,0"”Pl«X boning. , OF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS; ALSO THE The redemption period be 6 months from the date of such sale, un|et determined aban­ NORTH 10 FEET OF THE WEST 17.03 FEET OF doned m accordance W’th MCLA 600.3241a, In LOT 34 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 35 OF which case the redemption nori^d shall be 30 days . BROADWAY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE from, tho date of such sale P PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF II tho property |$ • fofOClo5Ure sale under PLATS, PAGE 48 OF BARRY COUNTY Chapter 32 of the Revis^ »ture Act of 1961. RECORDS. The redemption period shall bo 6 pursuant to MCL 600.3^Swer will be held months from the date of such sale unless deter­ responsible lo the Per^X^L lhe property at mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL the mortgage foredo^ oho tho mortgage holder for damage sa,° ny during the 600.3241a, in which caso tho redemption period redemption poriod 9 lhe prOp ^ shall be 30 days from the dato of such salo. If lhe above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be held responsible lo the-person who buys the prop­ erty at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or lo lhe mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption poriod JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagco/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.001995 USDA (12-05)(12-26) 77M2ZW Dated: December 5 on,For more informal^ J? FC C (248) 593-130? P 3S0 03 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Serv>». 31440 Northwester?m « Farmington Hills, Mrh *^ S,° 2°?ci22 File W432007F01 48334-S422 (12-05)(12-26) 775421*3 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13-26495-DE Estate of Mamie J Cwik, Decensod. Date of birth. 02/16/1928 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Mnm e J. Cwik. died 01/20/2013. Creditors of tho decedent aro notified that all claims against tho cstato will bo forever barred unless presented to Robert L. Winans, personal representative, or to both tho probate court at 206 West Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 nnd the personal representative within 4 months after thu date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/03/2013 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Streot, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Robert L. Winans 1476 Ready Avenue Burton, Michigan 48529 (810) 407-1024 osctmot Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest.* MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Samuel Zylstra, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated March 25,2013, and recorded on April 4, 2013 in instrument 2013-004642, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al the dato hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Th!rty-T\vo and 00/100 Dollars ($62,932.00). Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged promises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1:00 PM, on December 19, 2013. Said premises aro situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 10, of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village ot Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23, Barry County, Michigan. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordanco with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho data of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to lhe person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo the mortgage holder for damaging the pjoperty during tho redemption period. Dated: November 21,2013 For moro information, please call. FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 0433828FO1 (11-21)(12-12) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you aro in tho Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage made by Geoffery Stevens A married Man and Stephanie Stevens, his Wife to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 16. 2005 and recorded September 26, 2005 in Instrument # 1153356 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments lo: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholdors of Soundviow Home Loan Trust 2005- OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4, by assignment dated January 23, 2009 and recorded January 29, 2009 In Instrument # 20090129-0000785 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred FiftyNine Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($128,659.46) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of salo contained In said mortgage and tho statute in such caso mado and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! public venduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00 PM on January 9, 2014 Said prem­ ises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as: Lot 172 of Steven's Wooded Acres no. 3, According to the recorded plat thereof, as Recorded in Libor 5 of Plats on Pago 84, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan Commonly known as 8358 Chain - O Lakes Drive, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption peri­ od shall bo 6 months from the dale of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such salo, or upon the expiration of lhe not:ce required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property Is sold at foreclosure safe under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to tho person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption pori­ od. Dated: 12/12/2013 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005- OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester H4ts, Mi 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-81068 (12-12)(01-02) by Julie Makarewfc* Sfu/f Writer Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amj McDowell will allow Michael Terpening to obtain a new lawyer, but told him Friday dur­ ing a motion hearing that he will go to tna March 3. 2014. on a count of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. “This case is going to trail March 3 one way or another,” said McDowell. ”I-et your new attorney know they have to be ready for trial on that date.” Terpening is currently serving a 10- to 15­ year prison sentence after being found guilty jn November 2012 on eight charges of crimi­ nal sexual conduct. Terpening owned and supervised a youth home and anima! rescue center in Bellevue. An additional charge of insurance fraud was dismissed. Tcrpening’s attorney, Robert Hackett, asked thc court Friday that he be excused from the case due to what he believed was a conflict of interest. McDowell appointed attorney Kathryn Russell as Tcrpening’s council, but reminded Terpening he could hire his own legal coun­ sel, if desired. Either way. McDowell strong­ ly reiterated that the case would move to trial March 3. “This case has been lingering out there for a long time, and it needs to be dealt with.” said McDowell. Assistant Attorney Genera! Angela Povilaitis reminded thc court that this was at least the fourth or fifth adjournment of this case. “I hope it’s crystal clear that this is not going to keep happening,” she said. “This is the absolute last adjournment for this case.” A plea agreement has been offered to Terpening. and Povilaitis said the attorney general’s office will extend that plea offer through Jan. 31, 2014, giving Tcrpening’s new attorney time to consider options. McDowell also offered that Terpening have until Jan. 10, 2014 to have a polygraph test done as discussed previously. “Don’t come and ask me to extend that date,” McDowell said. MDCH recommends getting a flu vaccine before holiday gatherings An annual flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against getting the flu. The Michigan Department of Community Health is reminding thc public that everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated against the flu. By getting the vaccine now, families still have time to be protected for holiday gatherings and into 2014 for the duration of the entire flu season. “There is no way lo predict what this flu season will hold, how severe it will be, or how long it will last,” said Dr. Matthew Davis, chief medical executive with lhe MDCH. “Flu-related illnesses and deaths can be prevented by ensuring our children, fami­ lies and communities as a whole are protect­ ed each year.” ' Flu can be a serious disease, particularly among young children, older adults and peo­ ple with certain chronic health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes. Any flu infection carries a risk of serious ’ complications, hospitalization or death, even among healthy children and adults. Last flu season, only 41 percent of Michigan’s resi­ dents were vaccinated against the flu. This was below thc national flu vaccination cover­ age of 45 percent. Michigan lags behind the U.S. estimates for flu vaccine coverage in every age group and ranks 42nd in the nation. The 2012-13 flu season began early, was moderately severe and lasted longer than recent flu seasons. Seven children died because of influenza-associated illness in Michigan last flu season, the highest number since reporting became mandatory in 2004 in “lre circulatin8 nationwide and in Michigan. Hu cases have been confirmed soXasTpX'f ^hSnin^C”i-8nin It takes about two weeks • • lhe flu vaccine to be fullv n * F IJJCC,vln8 the flu virus. 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Wearing bright pmk rThphoto of a smiling •m,i ."sn,r1s bearing a lying on a beach, Allen’c r PPy Failh AUcn cried as Barn Countv r. cnds and family McDowell sentenced Den-’T'LJudgc Am>’ pnson for lhe death of \u’Ck McE,hancy to child. Ol A,,ea and her unborn McElhaney, 24 n i. next 10 1/2 to 22 in J e °n‘ sPcnd the He pleaded no In prison­ charges filed against SCVCn of ninc Of operating a m„lor vehiekwhu^ I*"8*5 cd, causing a miscirr;? h‘!c ,nlo*,ca»operating a motor v^hide whiJSl ’l^’ causing death. h,lc ,nloxicated. Allen’s unborn child died May 12 after the single-vehicle accident on M-43 Highway near Goodwill Road in Rutland Township. Allen died two days later. t Another passenger. Corey Justice of Clarksville, also was seriously injured when McElhaney's vehicle left the road and hit a tree. Two additional charges of second degree murder and grossly negligent acts causing a stillbirth or miscarriage were dismissed by thc prosecutor’s office. Barry County Prosecutor Julie NakfoorPratt said it was a difficult decision to dismiss those charges. “What was really hard was trying to deter­ mine what really happened in this case,” said Middleville man arrested, charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor enmlrtjVar*°^ Middleville man, formerly Ch, ?v ’ choir dircctor »> St. Thcrese Church in Wayland, was arrested Dec. 5 and c larged with child sexually abusive activity, sccon degree criminal sexual conduct and accosting a minor. Michigan State Police arrested Nathan 'ivojc,. 2 ot, Middleville, after an investiga­ tion into the accusations of multiple criminal sexual acts with a 15-year-old girl. The incidents reportedly occurred between Defective headlight draws attention A 27-year-old Hastings man was arrested after initially being stopped by police for having a defective headlight. A Barry County Sheriff's deputy stopped thc man driving on Charlton Park Road south of Coats Grove Road about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The officer learned the driver's license had been suspended and there was a warrant for his arrest. While arresting the driver, the officer reported detecting an odor of mari­ juana. The officer-then discovered several empty cans of beer behind the driver's seat. After arresting the driver, officers at lhe jail discovered thc driver had a baggie of mari­ juana hidden on his body. The driver was additionally charged with possession of marijuana. Weapons, quad, more stolen from Dowling Road home A 49-year-old Nashville woman reported a break-in to her home and garage in the 7000 block of Dowling Road. The woman told police a firearm and case were missing from the living room, along with a jar of change containing about $20. The garage also was broken into where it appeared someone drove or pushed out a Honda quad, and also took a muzzleloader, cross­ bow, propane healer and portable air com­ pressor. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to thc home shortly before noon Nov. 29. The estimated value of missing items is more than $6,000. Officers said it appears entry was gained using some type of tool to bypass the locking mechanism. Burglary at home occurs while owner in jail A Barry Counry man reported a break-in to his son’s Delton home while his son has been lodged in the Barry County Jail. The man told police he went to check on the home on Bever Road. The front door had been broken in and the father said he noticed several items missing, including a washer and dryer and television stand from inside the home. The garage also svas bro­ ken into and items missing included a John Deere riding mower, chop saw, air comJX and Table saw. A small flatbed trad­ er also was missing from behind an outi ding. The estimated value of the tten^ts about $2,000. Ute werc rcporte<1 missing Dee. — Vacuum cleaner salesperson gets warning . • i „t on Bine Creek Drive in the <4 11 railet F-tK >" Yank“ SpringS t ider Mill lr4,,‘' , suspicious person Township report1 » l()e |||an entering walked in carryopened the dooJ’ j-he man said he did »ng a vacuum clu<mcr. 2011 and 2013. Michigan State Police said the investiga­ tion is continuing, and officers are attempting to identify and interview other potential juve­ nile victims. Lavoie was arraigned Dec. 5 at the Allegan County 57th District Court. Bond was set at $20,000, and Lavoie did post bond after his arraignment. If convicted, Lavoie could face up to 20 years in prison and $100,000 in fines. not invite her in and asked her several times to leave. He told police she continued to walk around his home until she eventually left and the homeowner contacted police. Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle with no taillights in the park and found the woman in the vehicle, along with several other sales people. The woman admitted to entering the man’s home when he opened the door and said she was told to leave. The woman was advised that she could be arrested and go to jail for home invasion. She reportedly apol­ ogized and said she would not do it again. Officers then also spoke with the sales supervisor about thc way thc sales were being conducted; Man reports hit-and-run accident A 24-year-old Middleville man reported being involved in a hit-and-run accident shortly before midnight Dec. 7 in thc area of Moe and Parmalee roads, north of Middleville. The man told police he had just turned on to Moe Road and was traveling south from Parmalee and slowed to turn into a driveway. A northbound vehicle on Moe Road came over the hill, and he said it appeared the driver swerved toward him. The driver said he tried to avoid lhe colli­ sion, but the other driver sideswiped his vehicle. The other driver did not stop, but there was reported damage to both vehicles. Police found parts from both vehicles in the roadway, including a broken hubcap and driver-side mirror from the vehicle that drove away. Tools taken from work vehicle A 36-year-old Middleville man reported theft of tools from his work van Dec. 2 The man told officers the theft happened between 10 p.m. Dec. 1 and 5:15 a.m Dec 2. The van was parked on Redbud Court Middleville. The man told police some of the missing tools belonged to him and some belonged to his employer. Solar light removed from yard A 71-year-old Middleville woman report­ ed theft of a solar light from her yard Dec 6. She told police she just wanted the theft documented in case there were other inci denis in the area. The theft was reported in the 11000 block of Davis Road Middleville. ’ Lawn ornaments keep coming up missing A 55-year-old Johnstown Township woman reported theft of several lawn orna­ ments from her yard over lime. She told police Dec. 3 she noticed her security bell and other lawn ornaments were missing. She told police she believes there are sever­ al items missing over a period of time. The thefts reportedly occurred from her home in the 15000 block 01 Wabuascon Road, Batik Creek. reason to believe you have W aS hc lhc ej„c .. McElhaney -It ’s the “ltS Tt am “,rfJ' 1 re,n m’dc'"my ,ifen2l'iv T*111 l11' bi \ Sa'd McElhaney. fncnd j cvef M‘T&,is,ak^cl1 ",c give him. paith’s nm C,n< -ip emi»lding Mc&han Sp°ke 1,1 ,he SCntCnC uwk fmm ^r. ine> «f what his actions took m whok ass’s*—wis&'s firsI d^"-ndbergn^ aftcr'she ^mg^dic,5'" d’ugh! lcr became a drU£ ’ 1 *nd Was „p|oitcd and eventually kmeu. Rut believed her^daug trying to d0 |hc right thing and g and dear while she was pregnant. Allen’s fatherRitchcyt wnMe a letter for the judge to sik although other friends famHy n didn’t speak, their presence Was obvious with their T-shirts as a remembrance of Uvcs cut short. Before issuing the sentence, McDowell said the entire case is a sad situation “You’re a very young nun, and it’s a verysad situation, she said speaking to McElhaney. ’’You were just tlie perfect storm waiting to happen. Nakfoor-Pratt said she McElhaney becomes a person he would want his own daughter to be around some day — and not the man he is today. She reminded the court that McElhaney has no job. isn’t a good father to his first child, begs for money and gets high on drugs. “His life is pretty close to nothing right now," she said. “I hope he raises himself up. He w ill get out of prison some day 1 hope he does .something with his life ” She said one of lhe tragic ironies of the whole accident was that it occurred on Mother’s Day “This is the one day when we're supposed to honor our mothers. It’s thc most heinous irony of all,’* said Nakfoor-Pratt. McElhaney’s attorney, Tom Dutcher, told the court and visitors in lhe courtroom that he hopes the .sentencing alerts someone else that when they use drags, they make bad choices and bad things happen. Dutcher said McElhaney hopes to be a messenger to everyone he can about the dan­ gers of drags and alcohol abuse and lhe bad choices he’s made in his life. He also charged that McElhaney never got the help he should have as a young man. Dutcher said McElhaney had six charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol in one year, but never went through any program for help. McDowell said she would not deviate front thc sentencing guidelines even though family members on both sides pushed lor variations at each end of the spectrum. Deviating, she said, would only give the case cause for appeal. • McElhaney was gJSen 10 I,’2 years and 22 1/2 years for each the charges ot operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance and causing a miscar­ riage or stillbirth, operating wile intoxicated causing a death, and operating a motor vehi­ cle while his driver’s license had been sus­ pended, revoked or denied. He was sentenced to 49 to 90 months in prison on each change operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing serious injury, and operating a motor vehicle while his license had hecn suspended, revoked or denied, causing serious injury. He was sentenced to 36 to 72 months for posses sion of heroin, and 24 to 36 months for pos session of lhe controlled substance clon­ azepam. All sentences will be served concur­ rently. Tammy Lynn Athey, 42, of Flint was sen­ tenced to four months in jail and given credit for 23 days served after pleading guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of a con­ trolled substance. She also was ordered to pay $698 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of possession of marijuana was dis­ missed. Athey pleaded guilty in October to thc charge and was sentenced Dec. 4 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell. employed and then reduce thc frequency to three times per week. She also was ordered to obtain her GED while on probation and pay $1,233 in court fines and costs, including restitution. The one year of jail lime w ill be served on an electronic tether status. Holden pleaded guilty to thc charge in October. Tracie Lynn Holden, 46, of Plainwell was sentenced Dec. 4 in Barry County Circuit Court lo 12 months in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of home invasion, second degree. Holden was given credit for 11 days served in jail and ordered to serve 36 months of probation, in addition, she was ordered to attend AA meetings five times per week until Jo Hannah Holbrook, 45. Middleville, was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty Oct. 30 in Barry County Circuit Court to possession of a controlled substance. She was sentenced Dec. 4 by Judge Amy McDowell. Holbrook was given credit for three days served in jail already and ordered to be on probation for 18 months. Her jail sentence will be suspended with successful probation. She also must attend substance abuse assessment and treatment as recom­ mended and pay $798 in court fines and costs. Medical marijuana law creating confusing Banner CLASSIFIEDS Court direction ■ CALL.:: The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 by Julie Makarvwicz Staff Writer The Michigan Supreme Court has over­ ruled an earlier decision by the Court of Appeals to uphold dismissal of charges m a Barry County case involving medical mari­ juana. /\ Nashville man was arrested in September 2011 and charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana. After the Supreme Court’s decision in June of this year to overrule the /Xppeals Court, charges were reinstated against Tony Allen Green, 37, of Nashville. He was sentenced Dec. 4 in Circuit Court to 10 months in jail to be served concurrent with a jail term already imposed in another unrelated case. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell said the Supreme Court reversed the Appeals Court ruling which, in January, had upheld her Circuit Court ruling to dismiss lhe charges against Green. With the Supreme Court's reversal raling in place. Green pleaded no contest to the charges, and on Dec. 4 was sentenced to 10 months in jail. According to court files, Green was origi­ nally arrested Sept. 7. 2011. At that time, he was a legal medical marijuana user and obtained a legal medical marijuana card. But he gave marijuana to another medical mari­ juana user, violating the law. In December 2011. the charges were dis­ missed in Barry County Circuit Court. On appeal to lhe Michigan Court of Appeals, the slate court upheld the county court raling. "We conclude the llncompcnsated transfer of marijuana constitutes medical use of mari­ juana,” the appeals court ruling stated. 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December 12. ?0!J - lhe Ha’W9s P^nper Saxon wrestlers open OK Gold season versus TK by Bretl Bremer Sports Editor Having some experience will be a good thing for Hastings. lhe Saxons face their two toughest com­ petitors in the OK Gold Conference in their first two league duals this season Thomapple Kellogg comes to Hastings Dee IX to open conference action. Hastings then goes to Grand Rapids Catholic Central Jan. X. 's the slate for lhe start of the league reason The Saxons, Trojans and Cougars should be hauling for lhe conference champi­ onship once again b) the end of the league C \fike Goggins returns for his 17th season leading the Saxon varsity program, and he has some experienced varsity wrestlers filling most of the weight classes. The group is lead by returning state placer Jason Slaughter, who will wrestle at 152 or 160 in his junior season, bellow slate qualifi­ er Nate Pewosi^ . rcUims at 285 pounds. hCI Regional qu.t|ifK 7 ck Wilcox (130-135 pounds) and Palr,,.k ^hy (189) return as well as Mitchel] s-nhiti (112) and David House (119) «h(>bl‘,|'|, won at least 30 matchcs last year. G?7U’,’,s said there are also “some very ^/reshmanand wrestl " ' EEour line looking to fill m |hc |o coinp|ete Hastings junior Jason Slaughter works to improve his position against Shelby’s Anthony Guerra during their 152-pound championship match Saturday in Allegan. The 2013-14 Hastings wrestling team. New Saxo feoktog to build great defense Despite some solid freshmen and a roster that has at least 45 members, lhe Saxons are still looking for someone to fill the 103-pound spot at the moment. The loss of Stephen Kendall, who was injured during the varsity soccer season, will be a hard one to make up for as well. Goggins said the team goals are “just to be competitive every time we compete. Wc should have a solid year if we slay healthy." The Saxons opened their season Saturday at the Allegan Southwest Classic. Hastings finished ninth in the 16-teain year field, with 109 points. zMlegan took the day’s title with 179.5. followed by Portage Northern 144, Niles 127 and Shelby 127 at the top. Slaughter won the 152-pound weight class for the Saxons, besting Shelby’s ?\nthony Guerra 3-0 in the flight championship. Wilcox also reached the championship round, falling 6-3 to West Catholic’s Blake Russo in the 135-pound final. Hastings was scheduled to return lo action last night at Otsego, and this Saturday will take part in lhe Coldwater Duals. sheer team opens leAmS West Jan. 8 Brett Bremer 616-374-1200 269-948-3170 GOLE DENTAL GROUP KING'S ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES Dr Daniel Gole - Dr Jason D Gole Dr. Philip D Gole 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings 305 S. 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Hastings 269-945-3252 ’ (269) 945-3888 DEWEY S AUTO BODY lhe league season starts Jan. 14 when the Saxons host Ottawa Hills. Hastings is currently 2-0 on the season thanks to non-confcrence wins over Delton Kellogg and East Grand RapidsThe Saxons are at Potter’s House Christian Friday then visit Lakewood Tuesday. The Saxons arc at home again Dec. 19 to take on Harper Creek. Ml 1761 W. M-43 Hwy, Hastings point guard, returns. Engle said Meade will provide solid floor management from her position. “She sees the floor well and handles tlie ball well," Engle said. Taking care of the basketball will be impor­ tant with the defensive pressure thrown at the Saxons by all of lhe OK Gold Conference teams. i~ vi = >hm Sm EYE & E.N.T. SPECIALISTS CENTER The 2013-14 Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Nicole Hunt, Autumn DeMott. Taylor Hawthorne. Grace Meade. Erin Goggins, Kaylie Lumbert, (back) Kaitlyn Bancroft. Tricia Johnson. Grace Bosma, Janessa Hodge. Maddie Dailey, Sarah Sixberry and head coach Mike Engle. ■ Sports Editor New Saxon varsity girls’ basketball coach Mike Engle knows what he wants to be the cornerstone of his program - defense. Engle spent the 2012-13 season as the Saxon JV coach and is now the varsity head coAch, replacing Andrew Mains. He sees strong defense as thc only way for Hastings to compete in the always tough OK Gold Conference. "Our goal is to build a culture of hustle and defensive intensity al all levels of the pro­ gram," Engle said. "In order to do that, wc need to defend each other harder in practice then we will be defended in games. If we can do that day in and day out in practice, the same will show up in games and success in the win/loss column w ill follow." Engle is a new varsity coach, and he'll have quite a few new’ varsity players on lhe roster, a roster which includes one senior, ten juniors and one sophomore. The sophomore, center/forw ard Maddie Dailey, is one of the more experienced ballplayers on the roster after starting for the varsity throughout her freshman year. "(She) will be a lough match up for teams," Engle said. “ She shoots well from the out­ side, but also attacks the basketball well with a quick first step." The Saxons should be solid in the post, with senior forward/center Grace Bosnia returning as well as the addition of transfer Jencssa Hodge, who is a 6-4 center that will get on the floor in lhe new year. In the back-court, Grace Meade, a junior B5SJB3H FARM BUREAU INSURANCE* MichigMi’i Insurance Company . LYNN DENTON U Slain St. Hastings 945-4520 ...... ’ O 800-443-5253 PERFORMANCE PLU<S QUICK LUBE BOW Stale St. Hastings 269-948-8558 ™„BR1AN’S T*RE & SERVICE 269-945-9549 prQgressive 115s^HICSE 269-94'^^- SEPTlt 269-945-i240 • �the Hastings Banner - Thursday December 12, 2013 - Hastings D dominates ^'‘Brvmer P&99 15 Panthers rally a bit --------- Hastings varsity gir) . ""' Mike Engle eante t„ lht. ha*«ball coach preaching -defense", and ,.8),m »''•> winter from his girls Tuesday lal s what ,le got l he Saxons held vjVihn. is , just 11 fir>t-half |X)ints 2 h?'-10’1 Kellogg to 3b victors over thc visi’tin n lr U a- 10 a 51' Delton Kellogg ’' m’ iU-Uhcrs second half, and outscor-nl Up in lhc in the third gunner. cmh„ • Saxons I7’13 29-11 half-time advani-m k lhc Saxons’ Min that throughout th/1 ’. didn’t sus"That's th/beM! V'T'h:,,ragainst lhe best team ’’t">Cd. “ 1 ycar' said Delton Kelloge hen 1 * P ‘?>ed 1,11 ycar>' "Hastings has a ouabre Mikc Moh"' sonic kids that can n'hv' lhcy vc got with how <>ur kids 2, » "as,rcal Plcascd quarter W» •) 11 a^ler 11 ,n ^ird it's realR kHd ’r’Sr‘,hcm '" ha,f,il™= a"d en«d the™ Ol?hc r,n" ,imc Tve chai- #.... . done back into what we’ve bi -k it f C PaSt* ’n lflC r,rsl two Panies’ lhal’s And il ovcr and not boxing out id ‘ > n 1 ta^C to from $ lo about 14 in a hurry .” Maddie Dailey led the Saxons with 20 potnts eight rebounds and six blocked shots, race Meade had eight points to go with six assists and three steals. Grace Bosma matched Dailey's team-high with eight rebounds, and also had four points. Erin Goggins chipped in four points for the Saxons and Sarah Sixbcrry had five. Delton Kellogg for 17 points from Sarah Rendon, which Mohn said he believes is a Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Mohn fires a short jumper in front of the Saxons’ Nicole Hunt during Tuesday’s non-conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) new career high for her. Kristen Mohn added 11 points and Alicia Lindsey had four. All four of Lindsey’s points came in the Panthers’ third-quarter surge. Mohn had six Hastings senior Grace Bosma tosses up a shot in the lane during her team’s victory over visiting 06|ton Kel(ogg Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon point guard Grace Meade fights her v;ay between Delton Kellogg's Sarah Rendon (right) and Madison Conrad (left) during Tuesday’s non-conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Great group of leaders back for TK/Hastings swim team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team has as much talent and leadership returning as it ever has. Senior Levi Ryfiak leads the way. A twolime all-conference performer in the OK Rainbow Tier III, Ryfiak was the conference champion in the 100-yard butterfly last win­ ter. There is experience returning in all the strokes. Ryfiak and Dexx VanHouten make a solid 1-2 punch in the individual medley for TKV with VanHouten the train’s breast-stroke expert. He was fourth at the conference meet in the breaststroke last year. Also back is senior Jacob Miller, junior Jared Bailey, junior Brandon Gray, junior Nate Ryfiak, sophomore Nick Myers, sopho­ more Dylan Wheeler and sophomore Troy Boonstra. Nate Ryfiak was thc team’s top diver a year ago. He and Wheeler are a good 1-2 in that event. TK/Hastings head coach Tyler Bultema is happy to have some experience in the pool, but numbers arc small in the freshman class now. One guy he expects to have an impact from the freshman class is Reece Cole. Senior exchange-student Diego Albo is a good addi­ tion as well. Bultema said he expects his team lo have lhe chance to compete for trophies at a couple The 2013-14 Thomapple'Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys' swimming and diving team. of invitational* ildk.-^ .aiul for.his boys-to Thc Trojans open the year at home in be chasing after iwm.s*|ike Catholic Central, Hastings against South Haven tonight, then Wayland and Ottawa Hills at the top of the will take part in the City Sprints at the new conference standings. City High School (thc old Creston High School building) on Plainfield /Xxe in Grand Rapids Saturday. Little experience back for dtefodbg by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Seniors led lhe Hastings varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team to an OK Gold Conference championship last winter. The underclassmen didn’t see much lime on the floor. Now it’s their turn. Saxon head coach Steven Storrs, who is in his second year as varsity head coach and first without Don Schils by his side on the bench, said that inexperience will be his team’s biggest weakness heading into the 2013-14 season. He called lhe pre-Christmas slate a very important time for his team as it prepares for the grueling OK Gold Conference season. Most of lhe varsity, on-court experience on the roster belongs to senior forward Zach McMahon who will play a much bigger role this year. Tlie Saxons will rely on a group of under­ classmen that includes junior point guard Aaron Bronson, junior guard/forwards Peter Beck and Cole Harden and sophomore for­ ward Alex McMahon. Storrs is just looking for his team to be competitive, and to do that with intense defense from game to game. The Saxons opened the year with a 60-32 loss at Battle Creek Central Tuesday. Considering that we started the game with a completely new team, some early mistakes and an acclimation period was expected.” Storrs said. “We had 12 first-quarter turnovers. The players adjusted and cut into the lead. We were down five hall way through the third, but more turnovers and solid shoot­ ing by Battle Creek created separation. “Every situation was a new one for the guys and we were happy with how they adjusted during the game.” Tlie Saxons fell behind 144 in the opening quarter, and cut that lead down to 26-19 by the half. Beck led Hastings with eight points. Danny Sprague and Harden had six points each. fhe pre-conference slate continues Friday when the Saxons host Lowell. Hastings will be home for its last three games of 2013, host­ ing l-akewood Dec. 17 and Delton Kellogg Dec. 27. The OK Gold Conference season starts Jan. 14 when the Saxons go to Ottawa Hills. 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Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team had three freshmen finish in the top of four of their weight class at last year’s Kalamazoo Valley Association League Meet. That trio included Jacob Reed, Cody Reed and Robby Madden who arc all back for their sophomore seasons. Madden moves up to 112 this ycar Jacob Reed is bumping up to 152, and Cody Reed is planning on remaining at 160 pounds where he was as year ago. As a team, the Panthers finished fourth in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and were 14-7 overall in duals. “Wc are really looking forward to this sea­ son,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips, who is entering his sixth season lead­ ing the Panther program. “We should be com- . . KVA We have a good mix ot E^^eXdUadershi^ndvoung “Much of that experience is in the heavy­ weights. The leading senior returnees lor the » are Hunter Chilton at 160 pounds. Evan Cunice at 171 and Devin Kallee at 215. Aho back is junior Blake Mast at 285 pounds Phillips said the lightweights will get a boost from a couple of freshmen once again, with Jacob Bever at 103 pounds and Brendan The Panthers were scheduled to open the season at Vicksburg last night, and the Kalamazoo Valley Association season beings next Wednesday when thc Panthers visit Schoolcraft. Schoolcraft and Constantine should once again be tough to beat at the top of the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings. Parchment and Pcnnfield have some talented wrestlers returning ns well. The 2013-14 Delton Kellogg wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Rachel Elliott, Vai Georgriadi, Hunter Chilton, Cam Hudson, Damien Beach, Ray St. Onge, Trent Aukerman, Robby Madden, Brendon Baird, Andrew Kapteyn.. Jacob Bever, Gloria ZurHorst, (middle row) Josh Madden, Dylan Kelley, Cody Reed, Jacob Reed, Malcom Rogers, Billy Selby, Aaron Addison, Bobby Bottom, Taylor Steven, Brogan Smith, Christian Kapteyn, coach Brian Tyner, (back) head coach Dan Phillips, Evan Curtice, Devin Kalee, Wyatt Mast, Lane Homister, Blake Mast, Esteban Villalobos, Casey Stanaszek, Devin Pratt, Hunter Vershoof, Jon Bechtel and coach Eric Curtice. Missing from photo are Drew Montes, Broc Roberts, Shawn McCandlish, Gustavo Inklizano and Alex Kline. (Photo by Mike Wertman) Delton Kellogg boys open season Friday at Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There are seniors, and juniors with varsity experience and juniors without. There’s a sophomore and a freshman. Every class is represented on thc 2013-14 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team. Panther head coach Steve Miknis. who’s starting his second year leading the Panther program, said that brings a new dynamic to his team. “Team chemistry is something our guys know is important and are making the right strides to create an environment to build our successes off of.’’ “Communication is always something that makes or breaks a teams success, and that’s something that we find ourselves struggling with as we continue to learn specific roles and defensive positioning.” He is hoping every one gels quickly and the Panthers can get off to a good start to the sea­ son. Getting off to a good start to the season will require getting off to a good start each and every night out on the floor. “’This year wc are looking to continue to get better each day and try to hit the ground running,” Miknis said. “Last year our incon­ sistency put us behind, just like our inability to come out of thc gate and score, I think we need to pul that focus on the start of our sea­ son as we want to work our way towards com­ peting in every game we play.” The season w-as supposed to start Tuesday at Lawton, but that game w'as postponed because of lhe winter weather. Thc Panthers will now’ open lhe season with thc Kalamazoo Valley Association opener Friday at Maple The 2013-14 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) coach Paul Krajacic, Leighton Tobias, Lucas Hansen, manager Mingdi Qu, T.J. Wooden, Noah Leinaar, trainer Woody Dahl, (back) head coach Steve Miknis, Cogan McCoy, Jeff Minehart, Landon Grizzle, Gary Egelkraut, Anthony Houtrow, Michael Robinson and coach Troy Leinaar. (Photo by Mike Wertman) Valley. Leading the list of returnees for the Panthers is a trio of senior captains, point guard Jeff Minehart, power forward Anthony Houtrow and point guard TJ Wooden. Junior center Gary Egelkraut returns as well along with junior shooting guard Landon Grizzle. Making lhe move up to the varsity and looking to contribute solid minutes this winter are juniors Luke Hansen and Leighton Tobias, sophomore Noah Leinaar and freshman Cogan McCoy. “This year we should be a more consistent team,” Miknis said. “Our guys have focused on tightening lhe screws over the off-season and focused more on the fundamentals and development. We struggled scoring based on our endurance last year and really are trying to make that a focal point this year to tiy a find ways to put the ball in lhe basket.” Delton Kellogg will be home Tuesday, against Kalamazoo Christian, then will be al Constantine Dec. 20. The Panthers will try and renew their regular season rivalry with Hastings Dec. 27. The 2013-14 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Sarah Rendon. Hannah Okeley, Layla Newland, Libby Parker, Autumn Russell, Lindsey Vanderveen, Hannah Haines, (back) trainer Woody Dahl, coach Mike Powell, Alicia Lindsey, Kelsi Kienitz, Morgan Champion, Kristen Mohn, Maddie Conrad and head coach Mike Mohn. (Photo by Mike Wertman) Rendon and Mohn take over as leaders for DK basketball by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball leant averaged 18 wins a season in each of the DELTON KELLOGG SPORTS SPONSORS & CHAPPLE /fcQ . (^g) Bnrrp Cauntu Telephone To. ? 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Senior guard Sarah Rendon has been on the varsity for all three of those. Junior guard/forward Kristen Mohn has been on the varsity for lhe last two, including last year’s 21-5 team which tied the school-record for wins and went lo the state quarterfinals. Rendon and Mohn have varsity experience, but now they’re gaining experience being the leaders of lhe varsity. Behind those two though, there isn’t any substantial varsity court experience. “Not a big fan of the rebuilding phrase,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “1 think it gels used too often. However, if there was ever a lime for that phrase to be used this might be the year. "Good group of kids with very little varsi­ ty experience. Wc will have to learn on the fly and tn the always tough KVA. that is going to be a pretty tough course to take. We look for­ ward lo the challenge and hope to be compet­ itive as we improve throughout the season " Adding then talents to t|le varsity this win­ ter 1s a group led by junior forwards Alicia l.mdsey, Laya Newland and sophonro e guard Lindsey VattderVeen. < oach Mohn said not only do these girk st.t!'?falH^ ___ DELTON FLORAL & GIFTS Fiimly Cctinynmrnl M-".i Hwy, Delton - inside Doctftf I- thf litlrtals^'f tbarnj County unre 1856 DELTON SUDS LAUNDROMAT 1351 N M-43 Hwy, Hastings 10120 S. Wall Lake Rd’|M-4H Delton 623-5385 945-9554 623-5353 SE^VanKSERVICE cnee loss at Hastings Tuesday. The "’anthers are currently ().| ;n thl. k : <mmcrs x , , n K'damazix) Valiev Association (KVA). *uiey Coach Mohn said he kpA p. , o Christian X^rinS'Xremd11 '■•'tntpettttse teams to the tW. ” Putnher^th^" ■d1yei;T'! V<’n,l""c'’. f‘»- 'he DEWEY'S AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE Simr 1957 - 1 B0| S. M-43 Hwy. Delton 623-6301 dev»eys-aufocom NAPA OF DELTON 12o Orchard, Delton Ijirjcr btwnlcfif. titere in-itesk i\irt> 623-4804 kI**T & DEE’S u?CHEN & BATH w>-PtLTCN *23-7922 Valley Gul's ,,i 'he I'riJay niRPh; THE HASTINGS BANNER Dcivh*4 U tn>' . • Hary Cr.ir;., p-tv IJjSf. 1351 N. M H Hwv. Hastings 945-9554 ■ ■ kva ,he> V,M1 MaP>e ga"’c llurinK half ot thessnt™ '■|U';"lur:' f0r°* ? T �OK cheer excited to start year ■ The Panthen Delton Kellogg Va^ltv 8<Hxl Man already, •eoach Zoe Reynolds ha.s’n1\°ni^t’tivc cheer dent in her tram’s round on 7, 7“ so conn* early in a season before Performance so ’’Round one is done » < g^ulready/’sa.dRev^ “ ,O0^ P™y Dial s not the onlv th; . Southern Michigan r 8 lhc Ending Conference (SMCCC) ^h°mpe,,live Cheer about. Tlie team is wnrt•• ‘unp.,ons are excited coach and that is heliV^ UH.^ a £- mnastics jumps. Reynolds said^kf ?V‘lh timing and hard to be able to perform IL i*™ ’/ Workin£ two. 1 Ionn back tucks in round The work Delton Kellogg head coach sees in her team already. “The girls are pushing themselves to gel better faster,” said Reynolds. She said that’s a little bit of a change from seasons past where they have been limes when team members were just making sure they were at their best by the end of the sea­ son. . Leading thc charge for lhe Panthers this winter is lhe senior duo of Kelsic Vaughn and Cortney leinaar along with returning juniors Riley Smith, Emmalea Wooden and Claudia Anderson. Reynolds also expects good contributions from a handful of youngsters, including soph­ omores Bri Courtney and Brooklyn Bowers and freshman Ambrosia McManus. ‘"u In’p"'f 70 wl’>le - h0. KC|i’y wilh » ' A^" "w ,hi'«« w??"iCd 1" SSfiSSSSsSc begin on Dec. 14. In Basketball and Wrestling, electronic outs arc Mill allowed. devices ma) now be used on the bench or in In Wrestling, forfeits are no longcr consjd the comer for coaching purposes - for exam­ cred as malcheS * ^nitlh,dcrin£ the fiveple, to show plays or keep statistics. Devices matches-in-one-day limit f«r competition may not be used to dispute officials’ calls. Ice Hockey has several^!Cs changes Thc head coach in Basketball may enter the moling player safe y. Blind-side" hits court without penalty when a fight may break • out or has broken out to prevent the situation checks loan unsuspectingI orVu!nenib|e . ’ from escalating. Players and assistant coaches er. can now be penalized; who leave thc bench in such situations will hibiting a player form pushing, charging continue to be assessed flagrant technical cross or body-checking an opponent from behind into the boards or goal franie has rc-n_ fouls and be disqualified from thc contest. In keeping with rules book language pub­ stated the discretion for the officiaI tQ jssue ;| lished a few years ago in football, the basket­ game disqualification when flagrant. Another ball rules have added a section which limits safety change stops play when the goalkeep­ public address announcers’ action during er’s glove is displaced - expanding a rule play. PA announcers, during game action, arc where the displacement of ihc keeper’s mask limited to announcing who scores baskets and or helmet stops play. Additionally, an embellishment rule has commits fouls. Any other announcements been added lo discourage play crs frorn laking dives to draw penalties and exaggerating the severity of the impact of a play in which a penalty is called. Finally, when the attacking team bats thc puck directly on goal, it shall result in an immediate whistle and a resulting faceoff at the defensive zone faceoff spot of lhe offending team. Monday Mixerctlcs Nashville Chiropractic 38-18; Dean’s Dolls 35.5- 20.5; Kent Oil 35-21; Dewey’s Auto Body 32.5-23.5; Creekside Growers 23-33. Good Games and Series - V. Carr 196-495; S. Nash 199 483; P. Fowler 176-433: K. Fowler 187; N. Potter 157-424; C. Hurless 180-451; J. Rice 209; L. Elliston 203. 3125; Eye & ENT 29-19*; Boniface Construction 26-26*. Delton Suds 24-32. ‘Games to be made up. Good Games and Series Women - J. Shurlow 149-420; D. Haver 171; Y. Cheeseman 140-394, Good Games and Series Men - H. Bowman 212-574; B. Terry 216-567. • Senior Citizens Butterfingers 33.5-22.5; Ward’s Friends 32.5- 23.5; Sun Risers 32-24; M&M’s 31.5­ 24,5; Just Having Fun 31-25: Has Bcens 31­ 25; Rosie’s 30.5-25.5: Early Risers 28-28; Pin Seekers 28-28; Jan’s Team 27-29, King Pins 27-29. Women’s Good Games and Scries - J. Shurlow 188-473: G. Scobey 182; G. Mcaney 156; Y. Markley 147-415: R Murphy 198­ 460; B. Benedict 139; D. Larsen 170-466; C. Stuart 162; M. Wieland 180-506. Men’s Good Games and Scries - G. Bennett 182-472; G. Waggoner 211: R. Obreitcr 193; L. Dunn 196-449; G. Forbey 138; R. Hart 146-392: J. Kleinbrink 146-406; D. Dimmers 216-549; R. McDonald 259-620. Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 33; Boyce Milk Haulers 30; Hurless Machine Shop 29.5; Carl’s Soft Water 27.5. High Games - D. Cherry 223; D. Blakely 214; D. Wilkins 213; G. Haase 197; M. Yost 183; M. Burd 181; C. Stceby 181; S. Beebe 179; Sis 170; M. Bryan 162; B. Ramey 153. High Scries - D. Wilkins 555; Sis 479; M. Burd 426. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 36-16*; Brush Works Painting TURNING BACK, pcontinued from page 9 Central Auditorium. There, an address by Kim Sigler would cap the event. Elections were held this year and the head­ lines showed the then Republican bent of the newspaper: "Willkie and Dickinson trial in the state, Barry' County solid Republican.” Actually buried down in the news was ‘‘Roosevelt wins third term.” Hastings citizens voted for a non-partisan city election and got rid of the Democratic and Republican labels for city business. Under 50 years ago was this tidbit “A new roof has been put on what is called the court­ house. The roof cost more than the building is worth.” The Nov. 14 issue announced the conven­ ing of circuit court with “no criminal cases, and the usual number of divorces.” The Ag-Home Ec. exposition opened at lhe Hastings High School gym. Young men with draft numbers 1 to 50 were sent questionnaires by the draft board. Gearing up for war also affected develop­ ment and improvement of the road systems. M-37 between Middleville and the Kent County line was considered valuable because the road connected Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. Battle Creek having Camp Custer, an Army base. The article called thc road a “mil­ itary road.” On a more local note, lhe rain disrupted the Armistice Day parade, but lhe program was held in the Central Auditorium. Letters from Co), fyden was decorated with ii. u . the front became a byline feature of the paper, Order by the King o( Sw.- u ,he RoJ'i'1 t,le publishing letters from people who were liv­ Bunner of Dec. 12. I lew is hn h’ help in establishing the Swedhh^0' h'S ing overseas and part of the war in progress. ,sn-Aniencan Thc Nov. 21 edition announced that only 69 museum. aliens have registered with thc post office A name chance w-ik ■ under a new law that required all foreigners to Commercial Club. Stoning lhe 7 Ik registered so the government would know -w year the Commerda^ where they lived. Part of this was fear that imrhiimbCr°f Coiinnerce d these people would harm citizens of thc lhc 1OOE planned its annual Lhii i . Christmas party for Dee } a ,u*dren x United Stales. 'Ihc cily decided lo honor lhe first two treats at lhe Odd Fellows^IIall uTr!’!t’V7and called up for the draft, a parade exactly like lights. Santa Claus’ arrival was •«„./* J"8*1’ (he one set up for Armistice Day was to Ik He would arrive on the 1:36 p,In tnin°U,Hed: lite annual teachers’ Christmas c'lroi held with a speaker and a proper ceremony. Archie McDo»tt,d announced his candida­ gram was announced, with Sum P^’ 1 D. cy for office of circuit judge in Barry and VanBuskirk leading. Eaton counties. He said that he only A new organization was announced n doing it bcutuse Judge Mcl’eek had deftntu- Batry County Tourist and Resort Associ/f k’ Directors were Roman Feldpausch'V?” ly Mated he would ..ol run ngntn \ huge Sion" r,’’l’ct) gb Soultwes< Leary, Ralph Hess, Tom Pcny (Middle’vilj 7 BASKETBALL, continued from page 15------------ Tuesday TYios C&N Girls 38.5-21.5; Coleman Agency 20.5; 35.5Sue’s Team 35-25; Team 1 33-27; CB’s 33-26; Lxik Ins. 32-26; Team Turkey 30-30; LO-K-TION 3 27-33; Broadway BP 19-40; Team 10 3-57. High Game - Tammy D. 211; Justin 205; Kim C. 178; Renee B. 178. High Series - Justin 608; Tammy D. 571; Shirice V. 522. Varsity coaches will need CPR certification by 2015 The addition of a CPR certification requirement for all high school varsity head coaches highlighted actions taken by the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association during its annual Fall Meeting on Dec 6 in East lumsing. Raising expectations for coaches’ pre­ paredness is one of four current thrusts of lhe MHSAA’s ongoing focus on health and safe­ ty issues in school sports, and this Council action requires all varsity head coaches al the high school level to have a current CPR certi­ Hendrickson added four points each for the fication beginning with lhe 2015-16 school Vikings. Hendrickson also had five rebounds. year. High schools will be required to attest Hannah Smith had 22 points for the that this requirement has been met by all of Orioles, and Lucy Sare and Ayrea Parrish their varsity head coaches. added nine each. This is the second of three actions lhe points in that run and Rendon five. “We still gave up too many transition Council is considering to enhance lhe prepa­ Delton Kellogg is tow 0-3 overall. The points, which really hurls a team that strug­ ration of coaches with respect to health and Panthers return., -Valley « gles to score," Frost said. “Charlotte did a safety issues. The first action, ddopled Ia.sC Association actionj where they’re 0-1, Friday nice job on lhe offensive boards and size was May, requires all assistant and subvarsity at Maple Valley. a factor. We got lost on some defensive rota­ coaches at thc high school level to complete ’’The key will be Friday at Maple Valley tions, which allowed some clean looks, and the same rules and risk minimization meeting that we continue to move forward. We can’t Hannah Smith made us pay with three threes. requirement as high school varsity head take one step forward and then two back," Our inexperience shows, but we are getting coaches beginning with the 2014-15 school said coach Mohn. better.” year. Hastings doesn’t start league play until Tlie Vikings start the Capital Area The third action, scheduled for thc after the first of the year The Saxons arc back Activities Conference White Division season Council’s Winter Meeting in March, would in action Friday night at Potter’s House al home against Lansing Catholic Friday, then require all persons hired as a high school var­ Christian host Hastings Tuesday. . sity head coach for the first time at an MHSAA member school after July 31. 2016, to have completed the MHSAA’s Coaches Advancement Program Level I or Level 2. A series of proposals were presented to the Council regarding the eligibility of interna­ tional students, who by an estimate from the Michigan, and the Windstorm Company L.E. Hines (Woodland), Ellis Faulkner Council on Standards for International processed more than 10.000 claims. An (Delton). Dr. Wedel (Freeport) and Ted Reid Educational Travel (CSIET) numbered more Allegan County rural school with children from Thomapple Like. than 3,800 in Michigan in 2012. 'Die propos­ still inside was destroyed by lhe storm. The The Dec. 19 issue told about plans for als address in part concerns over students Kellogg Foundation stepped in and sent the Christmas baskets and that the Red Cross had coming to MHSAA schools for athletic rea­ children to Clear Lake to camp and have exceeded its quota. sons and the potential of undue influence to school there until other arrangements could One interesting item was the announcement direct them lo specific communities. be made. that the city police would no longer pick up Compounding problems in terms of competi­ The end of November brought Christmas personal mail from lhe coffee shop and deliv­ tive equity for school sports is a 1996 Federal mto the news. Plans for Christmas decora­ er it to the train. Il seems that as a service for law' which allows students on F-l visas to tions on downtown streets were made. But the business community, the police would attend non-public schools for multiple years even thisjheery time of thc year was dam­ pick up mail left after 5 p.m. at lhe coffee but public schools for only one year and only aged by the sendmg off to the service of Barry shop and deliver it to the 7 p.m. train. if full tuition is paid lo the school. Finalized Tnn T'V S rfiw lW° drafl choiccs* Clifford Personal mail began to be mixed in with lhe proposals could come up for vote at thc Tousley of Woodland and Donald Widrip of business mail, and soon 500 pieces of mail Hastings. . k March meeting. t had to be sorted by the police and mailed. A Thc Council also approved the creation of The State Conservation Department stop was put to this practice. a Junior High/Middle School task force to announced public hunting on 3.291 acres of There was little news tor the Dec. 26 paper. consider how lhe Ml ISAA should continue to red nt?a7 C°Unty- M°rc aCres werc ^g encourage multi-sport experiences al that readied for future years. h But among the items was a notice of a cable from Michael McPharlin, who had joined the level while reviewing policies concerning the thcMCEw"m ’n Dcc'j',nb<:r 1940 announced grade levels served - including the possibili­ heat L.W. Bhss would add 100 feet to the Royal Canadian Air Force and was serving in ty of allowing 6th-gr.iders to participate - and engih of its factory and cover it with porce­ Great Britain. 'The Barnier announced it$ annual lain faced bnck io match the rest of the buildthe number and lengths of contests they arc baby contest to honor the first baby bom in allowed to play. Currently, the MHSA.X thc new- year. Previous babies bom were: The downtown merchants decorin-J th • serves 725 member schools at the 7th and 1936, Hazel Kidder. 1937, Patrick Taffee; windows for Christmas and had a 8th-grade level. The task force will report to Each wmdow held one object with a t X'j 1938, Janet Thaler; 1939, Donald Falconer, the Council within one calendar year or by its on it. People were to guess the ltMl. „ I and 19-10, Joseph Blair. Fall Meeting in 2014. And that ends the news from 50 years ago, all the items marked in the various wi,!^'’ °f Regarding specific sport matters, the lhe winner would win $|o (which .^i 1940. Council authorized the move this spring of 1990. would be about $100) ’’ ,<xla* Vikes see improvement on offense in loss to Orioles Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 0-2 with a 63-32 loss at Charlotte Tuesday. Despite the lopsided score. Viking head coach Denny Frost was pleased with his team's effort. “The score doesn’t indicate how hard the girls played tonight,” Frost said. “Wc made positive steps. That doesn't always lead to wins. Our offense was better. We did a better job of attacking the basket and getting to thc free throw line.” The Vikings were 13-of-27 at the free throw- line. Taylor VantLand led lhe improved offense with eight points. She also had three rebound-*. Jessyca Slocpkcr and Stevie Sutton had five points each. Miller Potter and Marie BOWLING SCORES were M'hd in ,W° SCOrC0f"h"11 On' New rules for winter sports season imnnlvl P™nK[l,n£ greater player safely and light tl?* c°ach-player communication high­ S P ay*hp ru,cs changes for the winter mTqT? n0U undc™ay at Michigan Hioh School Athletic Association (MHSAA) member schools across the stole. ne winter sports season involves eight diflercnt sports and approximately 70,000 stu­ dent-athletes. Practices began as early as late October; and tournaments begin in mid-February, run­ ning through the end of March. Competition is already underway in girls basketball, bowl­ ing in the upper peninsula, girls competitive cheer, girls gymnastics, ice hockey, and upper peninsula swimming and diving. On Saturday competition began for bowling and swim­ ming in lhe lower peninsula, as well as wrestling. The boys basketball season began on Monday (Dec. 9), and skiing events may The Hastinq'i Banner — Thursday, December 12, 2013 - Page 17 thc Baseball and Softball Finals to Michigan State University from Battle Creek’s Bailey Park. The MHSAA began playing its Finals at Bailey Park in 1990. In 2014, thc Baseball Finals will be played at McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field, and the Softball Finals will be played at Peter F Secchia Stadium at Old College Field. Secchia Stadium was completed in 2011. McLane Stadium was completed in 2009 and recently was named Field of lhe Year by thc Sports Turf Managers Association, which has recognized top sporting grounds at the pro­ fessional, collegiate, schools and parks levels since 1992. A total of $6 million dollars com­ ing mostly in gifts from their namesakes was used to construct the stadiums. Championship weekend for baseball and softball now will begin with Semifinals on Thursday and Friday, with all four Finals games in both sports. played Saturday. Previously, Semifinals for both were played Friday with multiple games in each sport played simultaneously. “We arc pleased to have had the opportuni(y lo play our Finals at Bailey Park for the last 24 seasons, and grateful to the athletic direc­ tors, additional staff and volunteers who annually helped make our events an impres­ sive showcase,” MHSAA Executive Director John E. "Jack" Roberts said. "We’ve reached a time now when many of our college facili­ ties have been upgraded, and we have many more options to consider for our Finals than we did decades ago. We believe Michigan State University offers us the best situation and an opportunity to continue playing our Finals for both sports at adjacent venues.” Tlie Fall Meeting also saw' the addition of two members to thc 19-person Council. Gobles High School athletic director Chris Miller began a two-year term after being elected earlier this fall to represent Class C and D schools in the southwestern section of the Lower Peninsula. Cheri L. Meier, who serves as principal at Ionia Middle School, was appointed for a two-year term. She previ­ ously served as an assistant principal al Mason High School and Hastings High School, and as assistant athletic director at Lansing Everett High School. They fill posi­ tions formerly held by Watervliet High School athletic director Ken Dietz and Perry High School principal Paula Steele, whose terms ended. Also. Maureen Klocke, athletic director at Yale High School, was reappointed for a second two-year term. 'Hie Representative Council is lhe legisla­ tive body of the MHSAA. All but five mem­ bers are elected by member schools. Four members arc appointed by lhe Council to facilitate representation of females and minorities, and the 19th position is occupied by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee. Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-899-870-7085 �Pag<» 10 — Thursday, December 1?. ?013 - The Hastings 0jnpnf b) Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basket hall coach Mike Ryncarson said that “effort is nevrr a concern.” after a 60-52 lo'S in thc Trojans’ season opener against visiting Gull Lake Tuesday. “Wc need to be more controlled and disci­ plined with our effort.” he said. The Trojans battled the Blur Devils all night long, and were especially successful early, hitting the offensive glass hard, pester­ ing Gul! Lake’s guards in the back-court, and getting on the floor for loose balls. It was turnovers that hurt the Trojans, espe­ cially ones that led lo baskets in transition at the other end. and a lack of inside presence. The Trojans will be challenged to keep up with teams that have size in lhe paint through out lhe season, and it didn’t help that their tw o big-men. Cole Cronkright and Clay Francisco both were in early foul trouble. R\nearson said his stats showed that all 25 Blue Devil field goals came in the paint. Some of those were in transition, some were ott penetration and there were a few put­ backs as well as Gull Lake eventually picked things up on the offensive glass itself. “We were dominated in the paint. ’ Rynearson said. The Blue Devils’ 6-4 center Odell Miller led his team with 18 points. Gull Lake also , 11 Minis front Jeff Adamski and ten Irani ..r imkeit. Odell had six rebounds and Ee^UasonWer added nine pomes outrebounded 31-21 for ,hTKSlcoi 29 points, four assists, four 2n.nls slid three steals from guard Tommy nSon. who had io take a turn playing in . ■ „K1 because of lhe Trojan foul- rouge. was a perfect 8-ofdi at the free X'Wrns also got seven points each lrom Francisco and Jackson Bronkema Bronkemaadded three assists and was.solid at the point for the Trojans against the Blue Devi?pressure. Cronkright had a team-high ^' riTmanagcd 10 whittle a double-digit sec­ ond-half deficit down to four points early in the fourth quarter by forcing a couple Blue &vil turnovers. Clayton Kruisenga got two points off a nice assist from Bronkema and Hamilton fired a nice pass to assist Bronkema for a three-pointer from thc top of the key. The Blue Devil lead was just 47-43 with 6:51 l°A l5-0 run by the Blue Devils after Cronkright fouled out put them back safely in front though with just over two minutes 10 go. TK returns to action at Forest Hills Eastern Friday BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4:8 7 V:AJ WEST #:KQ1042 EAST 4:962 V:KQ 10 9 64 3 4: K 8 6 4: A Q 5 3 V-8 2 4:95 ♦: J 8 7 5 3 SOUTH: 4: KJ 10 4 V:7 5 ♦ : AQJ63 A9 Dealer: East Vulnerable: East/Wcst Lead: 8V North 5# Pass Pass East 3T Pass Pass Pass South Dbl(l) Pass 54 West Pass Dbl (w) Pass (1) Takeout Double (2) Penalty Double Today’s column has some interesting bidding as well as an example of using an end play near the end of the hand. Let’s take a look at the bidding first. As the opener. East had a solid heart suit with seven hearts and three of the top five honors and not a lot of points. Most of East’s points are in the heart suit where they should be, and this proved to be an excellent dis­ ruptive bid by East bidding 3V. South, sitting with a shortage in hearts as well as a shortage in clubs, chose a takeout dou­ ble, telling partner North to bid her best suit. While South is stretching the takeout bid a bit, she sti|) has a chance to bid the diamonds and/or the spades. South for a takeout double should be short only in the bid suit of hearts and not short in another suit. That could have caused partnership problems. West passed the takeout double, and North soared to 54 with ten high card points and a decent five-card club suit East passed as did South, but West with five clubs lo the J4 elect­ ed to broadcast her hand to those listening at the table and pulled out the double card. This gave a lot of information to the North/South team, and South, after a pass from North and East, pulled the 54 card out of the bidding box and bid 54, hopefully escaping from the penalty double. All passed, and the contract was placed at 54 in the South. West chose the 8r as her lead, the top of a doubleton and her partner’s bid suit, and North duly placed her hand down on lhe table. South thanked her favorite partner as always and looked to see how she could make a 54 contract. The diamonds looked strong, a nice AV would help, and the clubs could be useful, especially since West had told everyone where all of the clubs were. Listening to the bidding is a huge advantage in bridge. With her plan in place, South called for lhe AV and all followed. On the board, South called for the l()4 intending to finesse if necessary, but East covered the honor with the K4, and South won with lhe A4. A play of the Q4 next pulled the remaining trumps from West and East. South next approached the club suit, playing from thc short side and unblocking her A4. She had figured that West had five clubs for her double and East with an opening preemptive bid had to be short somewhere. All played a club to the A4K and next South led the 94 win­ ning that trick by letting it ride through the dummy. East discarded a heart. A small diamond from her band and winning on the board put South in a position to play the K4, the Q4, pitching first the heart loser in her hand, then a small spade loser. Putting West on lead was South’s next move, the beginning of an end play where South would give up a loser card that she needed to lose anyway and put West in a position of having to lead to South in Inst position. South chose lhe 74 from lhe board, covered by East with the 94, and South covered that card with her own 104. West won the trick with lhe Q4, and stuck for a lead, led lhe A4. setting up lhe K4 in the South hand. South claimed the rest of lhe tricks making 54. Thinking back to last week’s column and the review of Audrey Grant’s new book on end plays, it is easy lo see that this technique of lhe end play is one to rely on more often in thc New Year. Here is a recap of the end play as executed by South: South cleared out the trump suit first, played all of the winning clubs, clearing away lhe heart loser and one spade loser in her hand, and then she exited near lhe end of the hand with a losing spade card from the dummy. South played it that way so that West would have io win the spade trick and would haw tu lead kick to the good spade in the South hand. Listening to the bidding hcl|x:d South on this hand as there would have been a surprise indeed for Nonh playing in a 54 contract if West had passed smoothly instead of doubling for penalty. South with an op|x>rtunity to find another fit chose the diamond suit and brought home a game contract and 400 points foe the North/South team. Several other partnerships chose a different route after the takeout double. ’J\vo, in fact, passed the takeout double by South and turned it into a penalty double of 3V. The contract was set one trick for -200 points for the Fast/Wesl team, but this North/South team did a bet­ ter job with the ‘amt cards. Happy bridge playing in 2014! (Gerald Stem, an Ac< f edited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge claves at bn al uhnols and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http:llbellcrbridgelnburrycaunt\nui higan.blog \pol.com) Hin* Kellogg guard Tommy Hamilton gets a shot up in between Gull Lakes Jason plsher (ieft) and Darrian Burkett (right) during the opening quarter Tuesday in M:ddleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan guard Louis Koepke (left) looks to drive by Gull Lake’s Jeremiah Mansfield during Tuesday’s season opener In Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) State News Roundup Two new historical markers approved Continuing its centennial celebration at its Dec. 4 meeting at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, the Michigan Historical Commission approved two new historical markers in Lansing and southeast Michigan. Built in 1924, the Michigan National Guard Armory buiMbg in Lansing served as a training facility lothorse-drawn artillery', as a public gathering pj^for (Mixing matches, circuses, and v\ cdd/ng\‘ md as headquarters for the II9th Field Artillery. 'flic marker recounts how the Guan! traces its history' to the territorial militia of Michigan. The Norwayne Subdivision marker in Westland will commemorate this World War II public housing project that encompassed 325 acres. It was home to employees of the Willow Run Bomber Plant and included ele­ mentary schools, a shopping plaza, fire sta­ tion and a church. The schools offered day­ care facilities for children whose mothers worked at defense factories. Both sites are on the National Register of Historic Places. These new markers will be added to more than 1,700 green-and-gold signs found across Michigan and in a growing number of out-of­ state locations. Learn more at www.inichigan.gov/michiganhistory. the Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. Firearm season deer check-station activity declined in all regions of lhe state compared to 2012. Each year thc DNR generates preliminary estimates of the firearm deer harvest shortly after the season closes Nov. 30. Those esti­ mates are replaced by a rigorous assessment of harvest and participation over all deer sea­ sons using an annual hunter mail survey. The 2013 firearm deer season harvest appears to have decreased in all regions this year, but particularly in lhe Upper Peninsula and southern Lower Peninsula. Experiences can differ widely within regions; DNR biolo­ gists estimate lhe harvest (compared to 2012) was down perhaps 15 to 20 percent across the Upper Peninsula, decreased only slightly in the northern Lower Peninsula, and declined about 10 percent in the southern Lower Peninsula. "Deer populations in thc Upper Peninsula are feeling the effects of late and heavy snow­ fall last winter, and some areas of southern Michigan are still recovering from an exten­ sive outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic dis­ ease two summers ago,” said Brent Rudolph. DNR Wildlife Division Deer and Elk Program leader. Severe weather conditions, warmer-thanaverage temperatures and concentrations of standing com that provide secure cover for deer also contributed to adverse hunting con­ ditions in some locations. A recent national survey highlighted that persistence pays off. particularly when conditions are not ideal. Successful deer hunters hunted an average of 18 days, which is longer than the entire dura­ tion of Michigan’s firearm season. Rudolph stressed the importance of coop­ eration with Michigan’s hunter harvest sur­ vey. .which he called “a vital tool for Michigan’s deer program, and an important way in which data provided by hunters con­ tributes to our information base.” Hunters w'ho do not receive a survey in thc mail but w ish lo provide their hunting 2nd harvest information may visit www.mtchigan.gov/deer and select the Deer Harvest Reporting Form link For more information about hunting oppor­ tunities or deer management in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/hunting or w w w. in 1 c h igan.gov/deer. MSP: Traffic fatalities down over Thanksgiving weekend The Michigan State Police announced Tuesday the results of preliminary reports that indicate eight peOp|e U their lives in eight separate traffic crashes during the 2013 Thanksgiving holid* weekend. In compariXrP,edi“’,r<,C Cn,ShLeSdtUnng lhe Jll. Uianksgiving holiday weekend. Of the eight fatalities, two were known to have used restraints Alcohol use was a factor in four of lhc • Tne* numbers preliminary and only reflect those fatal;.:,. n>ixirtcd to the MSP as of ■<> am. . * ->, joi3." said Capt. Kan KtiMni, * undcr of lhe MSP Training Dnisi()I| „eiiminary numbers show a ( j.dities from this same holiday jx-rioj . " ihe MSP continues 10 drink and drive, to "? urge 1110^' always use allJ to drive safeHie 2013 iv, , holiday weekend ............. DNR: 2013 firearm d®er hunters faced challet)ges •■""I lln. rillb'1,1 s in -Ollie areas .... . Hastings divers sweep top spots at meet in Columbus In a nearly 40-enlrant field ot clubs from throughout Ohio and Michimn th,* bers of the Hastings Community Diving Club swept the top throe nositmc 1 mem* end in the Future Champions Division ot a meet at Ohio Stale Univers tv ’ r 1 Week‘ Celebrating poolside following their stellar performance are (from Ipm'0 ° urnbusBates, Anna Bassett, Alayna Vazquez and Abigail Larabee. c°ach Todd �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 12 2013 — Pago 19 Foul trouble doesn’t bother TK in win over Hamilton “ bv«^'»»nn H.r .... . W/S Ed,r.^ I he 1 rojans learned som. thc. h?( Friday night ot ,1Cssnns on gtrh basketball season. 20varsity First and foremost thev b., , tic C> kan’^howtobat. <.f <1’C bCS* IX. ' points. hut other ball-handlers and scorer stepped up when she was out. “Now we know that Kaylin (Johnson) and Erin (Schcidel) can handle the pressure. ’ Bays said. “(Hamilton’s) man-to-man defense ,s probably j(1 a while. ...'" '"■man defenses I-'e|hc only tw„ * South Christian. Iho ‘ , v tnan to n, "Mhai I cab th.uk <> '|ltr 'hat. It k' « 'hat Nobody clvc I . • 1,1 can Thomapple Ke||0o.,’Vn . ball team scored its secon?*7 {i‘r*s’bas^et'lulling Hamilton 41-20 * v,c,or>’topping AlHawkses. times it feh lit- ‘ Ha^ l<wJ' Of students tn sun," ugl" •'c'’“Ple bus decked ou( jn bri £ 'he girls, most community continues to d\t *C. !";l,0<>1 “nd high school govern' .t'al " "•>'he loss of Hoppe who wav k’ .,Cac',cr Wednesday morning 'na car outnumbered the Frohn , ke>c students crowd. J n MUt!cnts 2 to I in thc The Trojans battled tho • • their talent and .», Hakc>c' emotion. Hamilton wls in the K*r °*n f°U1 tr°Ublc' the second *’Lbonus seven seconds into second ouw! n’^. tW° n,inuu*s into thc Krol Frin S ^ell‘ Graham. Sydney had two r ?he*£cI and Victoria Fuller each I r t v - Graham whi'tkd a charge, her third foul, late in the first half and vn nussed t.me when she picked up her fourth foul late in the third quarter. u U?re !lT’n£ to "in that for their eac er, so 1 feet for them, but at the same ime it is something that our program needs and what my girls need,” said TK head coach Jessee Bays. “No matter what we say about the calls or whatever you’ve got to play through that stuff. And they did it. They did it for the first time since I’ve been here.” Graham still finished with a game-high 22 , Thomapple Kellogg's Brandi Weslow (12) battles for a re ou Joslyn Bronkhorst during the first half of Friday’s non-con Hamilton’s nee contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) handle that, she’s going to be okay. She did a good job when Kelli went out.’’ Schcidel finished with eight points and Fuller added seven for TK. As impressive as the Trojans were at deal­ ing with thc Hawkeyes’ man-to-man pressure, they were even more impressive on the other end of the floor, holding the Hawkeyes to just 29 points. Ashley Ovcrbcek led Hamilton with 15. Schcidel, Fuller and Johnson were outstanding chasing her around at the top with some help from Jenna Shoobridge and others. "She scored 37 points on Jenison.” Bays said of Ovcrbcek. “I knew she was some­ where around 20-some points from 1.000 and I was like not here, not in our house. We came up with a defense to make sure that we had somebody up on her at all times, period Tlie rest of them, wc were just going to run around and w reak havoc. I mean, there is no explana­ tion. We were just going to hustle and we were going lo make some noise. "I keep telling these kids they can do stuff like this That’s a very good team and they might have not the .same skill set as last year, but that team is tough. Rachael Tolsma and Overbeek. 1 wouldn’t want to play them twice. I’m glad we only play them once.” The Trojans, led by Krol in thc paint, did a good job of neutralizing lhe Hakeyes’ size. Tolsma finished with just four points Joslyn Bronkhorst added five. Tlie Trojans are now 2-1 on lhe .season. They fell 41-38 in a game that was tight throughout Tuesday at Gull Lake. Kelsey Bauer led the Blue Devils with 12 points. Mackenzie Latl added six points, as did Elaina Haase. Morgan Nusbaum and Abbey Watson. Thornapple Kellogg’s Kelli Graham drives around Hamilton's Courtney VandeVorde for two of her game-high 22 points Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Blue Devils trailed the Trojans 19-16 at thc half. TK got ten points from Graham, eight each from Johnson and Krol and six from Schcidel. The Trojans return to action Friday at Forest Hills Eastern. Valley holds Constantine to 16 points in opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions matched their win total from the 2012-13 season on opening night of the 2013­ 14 season. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team scored a 39-16 victory over visiting Constantine Friday. The Lions led 6-5 after one quarter, then shut out the Falcons in the second quarter to lake a 12-0 lead into the half. The Lions took complete control of the ball game in the third quarter, outscoring the Falcons 18-2. “I saw a lot of positive things tonight.” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “Do we still have a lot to work on? Yep. Like I told the girls after the game, ’don’t be con­ tent. don’t settle, continue to work hard, con­ tinue to do the things you are being asked to do, and more than anything continue lo have that inner drive.’’’ The Lions’ Ione win last ycar came in their December trip to Constantine, but thc Falcons avenged that loss w hen they visited thc Valley later in the season. Hanna Kyle and Olivia Ricketts led the Lions to the win. Kyle finished with ten points and Ricketts had eight. Ricketts had six of those eight in the Lions' third-quarter surge. “I thought our defense was good. Wc com­ municated pretty well. We did a great job on defense, with communication and helping each other.” Wilkes said. “Offensively, if wc get sonic puppies to fall in the first half 1 think it is even a more lop­ sided game, but you never know. In the sec­ ond half we started knocking some of them down. I thought we attacked the basket well. We still got to work on all ihc little fine points, offensively and defensively." Constantine played its season opener Tuesday nnd Wilkes said he thought that gave the Falcons a little bit ol an edge early on. “We had a few- scrimmages, but they don’t compare to games when sou’rc actually lac­ ing them up and you’re actually getting ready the opening quarter, and led 43-12 at the break. Ricketts had nine points to lead the Lions, while Mattocks and Emma McGlocklin added seven each. Burkett chipped in six points. The Lions kept fighting all .evening, outscoing Springport 17-4 in the fourth quar­ ter. Springport was led by Sam Bates who had 20 points and Ciara Sundermann who fin­ ished with 16. Kim Keeler and Taylor Norman added eight points each for the hosts. Maple Valley returns to action at home in the KVA Friday, taking on Delton Kellogg. to go to battle with somebody else. You step into that game and no matter how hard you work in lhe pregame, you’re still going to have jitters. I thought they did a very nice job of working through those and improving as the night went on.” The Lions also got five points from Erica Burkett and four each from Jacey Wood and Emily Mattocks. Michelle Smith and Emily Bowers had four points each for Constantine. 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Janice Cleary*, coordinator for lhe event, recognized thc numerous people who helped shajK’ lhe hospice program. Guest speakers included Mayor Frank Campbell; Steve Marzolf, chief nursing offi­ cer for Pennock Health Services; and Gale Kragl. hospital chaplain and Life Line coonli- nntor. Campbell honored past mayor. Boh May. and read a poem May wrote l«o years ago for thc Hospice tree lighting program. Marzolf shared Scripture, reminding the audience of thc importance of giving of one­ self and service to others. Kragl shared his experiences with families served by hospice, including his own. He explained how important the support is, espe­ cially for living family members before, dur­ ing and after the death of a loved one. Bows ‘n’ Buddies provided musical sere­ nades inside the hospital lobby, where guest mingled and shared stories. Hot beverages Providing Christmas music during the Pennock Hospice Tree lighting celebration Saturday, are (from left) Carla Wilson-Neil, Marianne Dejung Beth Lepak, Dave Carr and Sarah Hillary, five of the 15-member Bows *n’ Buddies group. Hononng the memories of loved ones who were served by the Pennock Hospice, Pennock Chaplain Gale Kragt, Mayor Frank Campbell and Hospice coordinator, Janice Cleary stand next to lhe Christmas tree donated by Postema Tree Farm. and several offerings of treats, provided by volunteers. Wanned thc hands and hearts of guests. Tlie trve-|ighting ceremony was conducted outside the lobby and Kragt. Campbell, and Cleary encouraged participants to sing Christmas carols and to share in prayer with families and neighbors. Thc tree, donated by Postcma Tree Fanns and placed outside the main lobby entrance. was decorated with tri-colored lights; white bulbs representing patients and families, blue in memory of lost loved ones, and green for living donations to the hospice program. Cargill expansion project begins; road improvements part of plan As work begins on Cargill Kitchen Solutions’ expansion project, plans are underway for road improvement on Jordan Lake Road at the plant’s new freight entrance. Plans include bypass and deceleration lanes for safer access. Included in the plan is the resurfacing of Jordan Lake Road from Bonanza to Henderson roads. Still time to catch Revue’s ‘The Nutcracker’in Nashville Abby Smith as Clara (middle, from left) and Kimberly Rodriguez as the Sugar Plum Fairy dance in a scene from “The Nutcracker,” with Amy Fisher (from left), Alaina Cobb, Heather Rockwell and Britney Page. Performances are this weekend at Main Street Theatre House in Nashville. Shows are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 517-749-1229 or email therevuel @yahoo.coma to reserve seating. Cargill Kitchen Solutions officials are paving the ways toward their $10 million expansion project — and recently received word that they would get a boost going into the Lake Odessa plant. The egg processing plant is located at thc comer of Bonanza and Jordan Lake roads, with truck and employee access on Bonanza k . # Toys for Tots (Bring in a new un-wrapped toy) Umit one gift certificate per household IVe invite everyone to join us at the Sand Bar as we host our First Annual Road. The proposed project will widen Jordan Lake Road at thc new dedicated freight entrance and create bypass and decel­ eration lanes for more direct and safer access. In addition, Jordan Lake Road will be resur­ faced from Bonanza Road to Henderson Road to ensure that it continues to operate as a com­ mercial route for years to come. 'These improvements will provide Cargill with the infrastructure necessary to meet its long-term growth strategies and increase safety on both Bonanza and Jordan Lake roads. The estimated cost of these transportation improvements is $624,493, including $405,233 in state transportation economic development funds and $219,260 in local matching funds from the company and thc Ionia County Road Commission. Cargill Kitchen Solutions is a leading pro­ ducer of processed egg products in the United States. With plants in Minnesota. Iowa and Michigan, its customers include premier quick-service restaurant chains as well as food manufacturers. Work has begun on the local expansion project that will create 28 new jobs. I hc com­ pany considered expanding at one of its four other plants, but preferred the Lake Odessa location, provided access to the site was improved. Tots for Tots Mega Drive This Sunday, December 15 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Santa will be visiting from the North Pole Noon to 2pm Take a photo with Santa and the Marinesi The Toys for Tots Train will be at the Sand Bar & Grill * 11368 M-179 West 269-205-2525 for more details Sponsors: * Chef David BONIFACE 4 lira ling and » Ur I undihoiiiiiH Inc. FW 1269) 672*7914 dl al/oMC eal Odcte Pat Dozema Pointe Inn ;! 456 Manh Ko »d Shdb/viltr, Ml 49344 www.lu)poiutcinn m)iii ZeWr Stop in for a grvnf A‘MVELt # m* 1260 M K ). > - ^l Al proceeds from the sale of our famous white chicken chili or one of our new sweatshirts will he used to purchase more toys. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-12-19.pdf 0abca218c626d72f9d716fc9375f391c PDF Text Text Kids Count shows mixed results Sec Story on Page 2 Time f<*r annual Christmas list See Editor"31 on pnge 4 Young Vikings beat Hastings boys See Storxj on Page 14 devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HAST..-, .< ►ANNER Thursday,^December 19. 2013 VOLUME 160, No. 51 Dispatch Center board accepts bid for training room addition NEWS BRIEFS opening had been co'iducted Thursday. Dec. 12. Ten qualified bids C0nsHjcrct| Stuff' Writer bids ranged frni„ Beekering Al its meeting Monday afternoon, the base Construction ’ s Io\* °«l to the highest bid of Barry County Central Dispatch Center board of directors accepted a base bid of $407,890 $499,932. The request for propel oull|||i|lg lhe (iis_ from Beckering Construction of Grand Rapids for a building addition to provide patch center’s construction intentions had also included alternative for reshingling the additional meeting and training room space. Beckering was the low bidder to serve as roof of the existing structure or roofing both the general contractor for the project. The bid* Athe original structure and the new structure by Fran Favcrman Jazzy Christmas Concert tomorrow The Dennison Performing Arts Center will be ringing with the sounds of jazz when the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra presents a Jazzy Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 20, with proceeds to benefit the renovation of the Dennison performing hall. In addition to many jazz classics arranged for big band, the orchestra w ill welcome a couple of guest soloists to perform with the jazz orchestra. Erin Merritt will join the band to perform the classic Christmas favorite, “The Christmas Song.” Eric Anderson will swing with the band when he takes the stage to sing “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Jazz guitarist and vocalist Tony LaJoye will render his version of “The Man With the Bag.” The concert is tree admission; howev­ er a freewill offering will be accepted during the performance to support the renovation of the facility. New Year’s group | welcoming booths During the first two weeks of January 2014, the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service Great Lakes Regional Office will be conducting three surveys, focusing on cattle, sheep and goats, and milk production. More than 1.500 Michigan operators will be asked to provide information about their livestock operations. The data will be used to estimate Michigan’s milk production, cattle inventory, and sheep and goals inventory by class. Most selected farmers will receive a questionnaire in the mail. Producers not responding by mail or the Internet will be contacted by telephone or interviewed in person. Reporting by mail or online will eliminate the need for telephone or personal follow-up, thus keeping survey costs to a minimum. Individual reports from fanners are kept confidential and only summarized to set county, stale and national estimates of livestock inventories and production. Published estimates from these surveys will help keep all market participants equally informed. All reports are available online, www.nass.usda.itov. Operations participating in these surveys will receive <i free copy of the results as published in Agriculture Across Michigan. Banner to have early deadlines with a metal roof; replacing the existing heat­ ing. ventilation and cooling systems; and upgrading existing exterior lighting to LED The board also accepted the alternative bid costs of $15,(XX) for shingles. $25,000 for HVAC replacement, and $8,500 for the LED upgrade, thus increasing the cost of the con­ tract to an estimated $456,300. At that paint, the final contract, including a provision for contingencies, had to Ik* negotiated Some discussion was provoked at Monday’s meeting by personnel issues. Lani Forbes, representing the Village of Freeport Fire Department, pointed out that the person­ nel committee had not met, and she was look­ ing for recommendations from Phyllis Fuller, director of the central dispatch agency. Fuller presented a request for a raise for technical supervisor of 2 percent, as well as 1.5 percent for other supervisors, and I percent for administrative assistants. Additional persQnal leave time was also added for supervisors. Fuller explained the 2 percent for the tech­ nical supervisor, pointing out that the techni­ cal supervisor is always on call when a prob­ lem arises. Forbes and other members of the committee suggested that, perhaps, an assis­ tant technical supervisor was needed. Fuller responded that the intimate know ledge of the equipment and software required virtually daily hands-on activity, an assistant technical supervisor would not have the requisite expe­ rience and familiarity with the equipment. Fuller also said that adding an assistant tech­ by Doug VnnderLaan ; 3 | j| 8 J jj | j j ;! 1 g J ■! Christmas comes to main street The warm glow of stores invies shoppers inside before they hurry home with their treasures. (Photo by Perry Hanin) q '> j- | ; Due to (he coming holidays, copy a and advertising deadlines tor the Hanner I will be 1 pm Monday, Dec 23, for the Dev. 26 issue, and Dec X) for the Jan 2. 2014. is’-uc Anyone submifong prcvS releases, sports scores, column s or other infonna non, as vs ell as those placing classified or display advertisements. ,, ,.skcd u, M, by Monday at I pm. Editor The arrest that one disgruntled county resi­ dent dared Chair Craig Stolsonburg to make never happened at Tuesday’s Barry Count} Board of Commissioners committee-of-thewhole meeting. Il was a novel idea in more than one case, however, given a tedious, three-hour meeting that, though productive, reached new lows for civility, for micro-analysis of a broad budget presentation, and for occasional amnesia-like attention to critical county issues. “I’m with [Hastings Charter ’Township Supervisor] Jim Brown and I agree with [Commissioner] Jim DeYoung — you are a bully,” charged Baltimore 'Township resident Don Bradstreet in addressing Stolsonburg during opening public comments. “You threw my____ out of here [at a meeting earlier this year] because }ou didn’t want to hear what 1 had to say. “I don’t back down," Bradstreet said of the incident involving his concern with what he calls the board’s failure toaddress the dangers of the oil exploration process known as frack­ ing. "I’m a veteran and I’m trained to not back down. Are you ready to throw me in jail? Are you going to arrest me? Execute me?" Stolsonburg \s measured response refer­ enced the three-minute public comment limit. "You still have two minutes.” Perhaps Stolsonburg could have given the extra time to Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown who preceded Bradstreet and read a “basic proposal” for his township to coordinate a countywide recy­ cling program. “S'ou’ve reached your three minutes, Mr. Brown," said Stolsonburg. to which Brown replied “Too bad” and continued to read. As Stolsonburg reached for his gavel. Brown quickly spat out his final paragraph, then demanded to sec Stolsonburg’s timing “clock.” See COUNTY, page 12 Hastings school board hires firm to conduct superintendent search | by Sandra Pons^o ’> ? 3 J | 8 nical supervisor would mean adding another $50,000 to >60.000 annual salary cost to the budget. Commissioner Jon Smclker. representing the Barry County Board of Commissioners, voted “No’ on the motion to approve the salary adjustments, saying. "I prefer I percent across the board." A contract with the Village of Middleville to lease space on the new water tower site at 3575 Bender Road was approved. The new facility will replace an existing contract with American Electric Power; that contract will expire shortly. Fuller said the new contract, w hich carries an annual rent of $1. will save the agency several thousand dollars. 'Die dis­ patch center will incur cost* for building a facility and equipment lhe term of the con­ tract is for five years beginning in 2015 or whenever the new facilities and equipment are completed; after the five-year term, the contract is renewable annually. The agency also announced its meeting schedule for 2014. With the exception of the months of April. May: October and December, all meetings will lx- on the fourth Munday of the month at 2 p ni. in the com­ munity room at the Hastings Charter Township Hall. 885 River Road. The April i7 and Oct. 16 meetings are joint meetings with the Barry County Fire Association, the May 27 meeting is Tuesday due to the Memorial Day holiday, and the Dec. 15 meeting will be on the third Monday due to the holidays. County meeting is a test to ‘arresting’ The fifth annual Hastings New Year’s Eve Community Celebration will lake place downtown Tuesday. Dec 3L Church groups and other nonprofit organizations may have booths io sell refreshments r New Year’s Eve party favors at the event . Representatives of any such group'; interested in this opportunity may call 269-838-8407 to leant more: USDA livestock surveys out soon PRICE 75C ver) f.!„„l,arwIIh1l,l,sdlW)lilislrt.| |)ek.d ■ he dynannr pl.,nn,ns |lriK.c.s am| )u. Stuff Writer A familiar face will be pearheading the where we are «.lh a|| 01 lh.u M,, search lor the Hustings Arc-School Systems hrni seemed Io loeu, ini)(v ()|1 w. . new superintendent. Dunn *ls regular meet­ and Sou.hwes, MKhigan wherv [hc 1)1|lcr ing Monday evening, the lasting.* Board of linns seemed more i„ lhe cvrl|rj) o| |hc Education. with *ecretai Donna Garrisun stale I Jh.rn.tht there v.w a 1(„ J „ives absent, unanimously ap'oved a motion to w"h MLI- !»’J aK«>n. I think .he ralue they 1|r, Mruchiic enter into a contra with Michigan can give to the search Leadership Institute run by former and assistanee they can provide i,„ u,,. cost i, Thornupple Kellogg Jperintendent Gary worth every peon). Durmr their l>iek.„tali(||K_ s(..lu|1 )|rm Rider u.|)urc r)( a Last week board "^ets Jon Hart and representatives said lhe av Valerie Slaughter an president Dan sujK-nnt. ndent in is nuw , s Patton intcrviewedn-’Pre,‘Cntutives from *uid Hart. MJ 1. the Michigar^ttiai'on ot School “That me.uis the supcnllU.ndvnIf, in (he Boards and North .ur before recommending. state of Michigan are Uiniing over on .e cver> Mi l for approval lb*-’ h’H board four years, he s.ud, -j u ns s|UKked bv t|uU;• In response to a (jueshon tro(n -(r(ish,e “BaMCally the) *■’-ented the same • 10 to th.a |he 12 week* tn(l’c '”n,ne basic ‘catch Kevin Beck. Hart hmctioii. and Welded on Michigan fnms. including Mlj, ofjeh.vl a rlI iralIle-. leadership InslA’- n,is is the one run by that UThc Mipcnntcndent did not wok out m Gar) Rider, w' we "’>tked with for the the first one to two >e;ns (|k> k>$. {.>r ( ncu .search would I* w.,Ue(1 and l|u. drlr5ct dynamic planii’Proce ’’» ” Slaughter ' Hart >-ud h'za- »'nprc*scd with al! three would uni) b*’ ^'Poiuibk- for misccll mcous search seivitt ••’Ihe cost i"e ^LOOO plus miscella­ It * hard IO ‘’ill y0Uf s(ipc( |O ,,o neous expcn‘ ,o iJ I’^h of about >7J(X) repaired and >eiil b;nf. • quiJ,p[.d Bl...k •• |he ulu> !nnc«-llr‘iUS- ;,,,d Mid was in the mid­ guarantee. Ii’^ to gu.miiitcc ” Hart said MU ukl d । |X.rc<.nl taij Ulle. dle ” !’.• 1 -Ufially. I felt. Ml Rider is “It seems like (he days of a I0-. 15-, 20­ year superintendent may be gone,” he said. “We’re hoping to buck that trend, said Beck. “ Trustee Louis Wirrcnga Jr. asked it the board could specify that it wanted a more business-minded candidate for .suixnnkmdviH "Part of the beginning process ol the search, if you look at the timeline, i* setting a profile." said Slaughter. We would <cl that profile, of what we want, before we |>osi it. Patton said a scries of public meeting* will give the public and district staff an opportu­ nity to share their opinion* about w hai upc of leader thev would like tor the di*trict. and lho*e opinions will be used in creating the candidate profile. -I hope our business leaders, will conimuc to K- a part of the ptix ess,” Patton *.ud. "Let * invite them to the table a. we begin establish­ ing lhe interview questions and things ul that nature." hi other bttdtu ", the hoard: • Approved the personnel repirt. which included the retirement <»» former 'tipcrin undent Rxtd Gecrhngs. who tendered his resignation Nov. 22. effective IV. 31. ,md was replaced b> interim superintendent (.’hristophei Gkdvy, Dec H The report also included the appointment ol Heather Kry a Central and Southe;t->tcrn ! Elementary lunch paraprofessional and » Douglas Wheeler as a general paraprotes • sional at Northeastern Elementary in related business, the board accepted the • resignation of Andiva Large as the commum ty education coordinator at the Community Education and Recrvalior. f’en’er, • AP|Mt»vcd ?. request fiem Group Cure* to use Hasting* High School a* a ho*t for a week-long summer work camp during, the I summer of 2015. Group Cares used the high i school as its home base tor u work c.unp cut- • her this year, and *cIuk)1 administrators said they would be happy to host the group again. • Accepted the follow donations >1.750 from Walmart to purcluv e classroom supplies I al Southeastein Elementary. 50 bouks from Joanne Howard (or the Rec Reading Room at Ha*tings High School, atul ixx'ks from Dave and M.irv Macquevn fol the art program ajid the Roe Reading Room. • Announced n* next mouthl) wotk sc sion w ill he conducted at 7 p.m MouJay. Jan ?. 2014. in the multipurpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W Giaiid Si. Hu-tings; and. its n. x'. regtilai meeting will K-gtn at 7 p.!n. Monday. Jan ?0, 201-i. in the multi-puipose room of Northeast', ru Elementary, 519 !• Grant St Haumys. �p^2-1hurKlOy.Dec<>mbeM9.20l3 - - The Tho Hast.nqs Hastings Ban^ Banner g - Delton moves toward mandated online courses ’ b>Con^,n"Ch«^man , „ W'Wtfer Delton Kellogg Board of Education members and guest, enjoyed a sampling of mustcal talent, compliments of fourth grade sru***» Sp,n? “*> ”*■»«>'&•“>*■ ness agenda addressing mandates in Th® i, ‘dnellli u Jx^^Schoc'^Aid Act require, mentation fhe M“'higan (M))j|)C fcarmng school ti,slTK* the intention to furcounts io stutkm •rf Mldllgan education tber .hetnnsfomvuion -u ■ _ *».*' *2Xihy*<£»• RickSnyder. vision supported ny tricts. said Paul U|.,CJsuperintendent. and that schcdulc ’ „inallv to lx- implemented next spiin„ [""Len pt'died up to has pee. , ■ t The leg.slation (|islrit|s to quin. ''iluxTd'i.- ----------------- —_______ offer students in fifth through J 2th grades up to two online courses per semester or trimester, The program will begin in January, said Blacken, adding that the date for imple­ mentation was moved up by the state. Tire program adds course options to online learning through the Michigan Online C ourse Catalog. The curriculum offers students t n option of taking courses that will enhance their career plans, allowing for addit>ona* instruction, with parental approval. Delton Kellogg already offers more than 100 virtual courses through the E2O-2O pro­ gram that provide core and elective courses. Blacken recommended approval of funding that would pave lhe way for additional online courses to be purchased from program providers, contingent upon student request. “Our district may not have the large demand right now, but we must anticipate the need for later,” said Blacken. “We are taking the steps to prepare now for the opportunity to facilitate access to a plethora of online courses.” Board Vice President Marsha Basset added that online courses mu 4 Ik* board-appro71* and purl of the school curriculum. •'Instruction committees should be involved in the course-approval process, including the development of a special elec­ tronic appendix to lhe school website,” said Basset. The board approved the recommendation from the superintendent to develop a school policy for the mandate, to define student eli­ gibility. and to facilitate committee action to accommodate potential requests for specific online courses by students. In other business, the board discussed sup­ port of a 2015 educational trip for secondyear foreign language students with planned destinations in England, Spain and France, 'l he board voted to let students and staff begin planning and fundraising activities. The board approved the hiring of Sara Parr as director of fixxl services, Carla Culbert as a teacher for homebound students and Jesse Lyon as the varsity baseball coach. The end of lhe semester will be Jan. 17. 2014. Kids Count report shows mixed results for county, state - The Hastings High School Varsity Singers, under the direction of teacher Matthew Callaghan, entertain during the annual joint meeting of local service clubs. Hastings service clubs gather for annual meeting Exchange Club President Rob Pohl holds the Golden Club Award, which his club earned by collecting the most change, while Karen Jousma from the Family Support Center holds the check for more than $600, lhe total amount raised Monday by the Hastings Rotary, Exchange, Lions and Kiwanis clubs. The Hastings Exi* uige, Kiw.uik. Lions Rotary and Womens cVdr> met for their annual joint meeting Mbnd&y Dec. 16. in the ballroom of the Walidorff Brewpub and Bistro in downtown Hastings. Club members hid competed for the Golden Club Award — lhe winner deter­ mined by which clubcould bring in the most change per member. Together, the clubs raised more than $600. The Hastings Exchange Club, which earned this year’s Golden Club, got to select the charily and chose Family Support Center. The clubs were entertained by the Hastings high School Varsity Singers and Men’s Glee Club, led by Hastings Area Schools vocal music director Matthew Callaghan. The choirs sang a selection of traditional Christmas carols, such as “Carol ol the Bells,’’ “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” and more. More Barry County kids arc growing up in families struggling to make ends meet, according to the 2013 Kids Count in Michigan report released Ibesday. Statewide, lhe most dramatic change in the report was a 53 percent increase in lhe rale of young children who qualified for federal food assistance between 2005 and 2012. More than one in every three qualified for nutritional help because their families were living on incomes under 130 percent of poverty (about $31,000 a year or less for a two-parent, twochild family). Barry County ranked No. 15 of 83 counties (No. 1 has lhe best, or lowest, rate) with 27.7 percent of young children (ages birth to 5) eli­ gible for food assistance, compared with 37 percent statewide. “Though the recession officially ended years ago. the toll on children is still apparent with the persistently high number of children living in need. It’s especially troubling that young children are growing up in poverty because research shows a deeper lifelong impact of deprivation during early child­ hood,” said Jane Zehnder-Merrell. Kids Count in Michigan director at lhe Michigan League for Public Policy, in a press release issued Dec. 17. • Some 16.3 percent of children in Barry County were living in poverty in 2011, a jump of 35 percent since 2005. Statewide, the child poverty rate increased 34 percent in that lime period. Nearly 560,000 children — about one in every' four in Michigan — lived in poverty in 2011. Hie Kids Count report also found a big increase. 41 percent, statewide in lhe number of children living in families investigated for abuse and neglect between 2005 and 2012. A toal of nearly 207,000 children — the high­ est number in 22 years — were living in investigated families in 2012. larry County ranked No. 27 with 94.4 chillren per 1,000 living in homes investigat­ ed fir abuse or neglect, compared with the statevide average of 90 children per 1,000. Tlu report, which ranks counties on 15 areas if child well-being, found five dramati­ cally screening trends — all tied to eroding ____________ "It is an especially difficult time for children and families living in pover­ ty when they are under great stress about how they will get their next meal. The United Way is concerned about how children are going to access meals during the summer months since the free and reduced lunch program provides meals only during the school year. Springing up throughout our communities are some great backpack programs that provide nutritious meals to those in need, which can help address food insecurity.” Lani Forbes, Barry County United Way executive director family economic security. Six areas showed improvement, while three remained about the same. One indicator could not be tracked over time, said Zehnder-Merrell. Livingston County ranked No. 1 on five of the trend indicators, and Lake County ranked last on eight of the 15 indicators. Even Livingston County, however, experienced a big rise in child poverty, she added. "It is an especially difficult lime for chil­ dren and families living in poverty when they are under great stress about how they w ill get their next meal.” said Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way. “The United Way is concerned about how children are going to access meals during the summer months since the free and reduced lunch pro­ gram provides meals only during the school year. Springing up throughout our communi­ ties are some great backpack programs that provide nutritious meals to those in need, which can help address food insecurity.” Barry County showed improvement in indicators tied to health, as well as family and community. The county had fewer low-birth weight babies from 2009 to 2011 (6.2 per­ cent) than in 2003 to 2005 (6.8 percent), and births among mothers age 15 to 19 decreased by 2 percent The biggest improvement statewide was a 33 percent drop in children living in out-of­ home care. Nearly 17,(XX) Michigan children were living outside their homes in 2005 com­ pared with 10.300 in 2012. r|le drop likeIy rvllects improvements resulting from a courtapproved settlement in a lawsuit filed against the state, said Zehnder-Merrell. -Tlte Kids Count data report assists the health department and our community part­ ners m determining priorities in children's hea th as well as the health of their fan.iltes " stud Colette Scnntger. health officer at the know'^h "Ca"h DeP™">™t “We know that we must collaboratively work together across agencies to improse the well bemg ol lhechtidren in our communhies ” ... Presidents of Hastings area service clubs (from left) Brain Pufpaff, Lions; Margie Haas, Rotary; Deb Hatfield. Kiwanis; and Rob Pohl from the Hastings Exchange Club pose for a photo during the annual joint meeting. between 2008 and 20 r n 'P^nt 27 percent improvement in f? ^ou,lly saw a ing and a 3 pereeuGmn °Unh’^^ read­ grade math. 'anient in eighth- Visitors are treated ,n open house Dec. 18 for the new Hiday Inn Express, where owners Mike and Ann Moyle, showcase samples of sing, double and pre­ mium suites, and special amenities. ___________________________ You Make difference. GIVTODAY! you ;i your of health, love, hiiiphto^ Thank you for playing a special part in helping u$ upho|d our promise of a healthier tomorrow for Barry County! ..;K//uh. Contact us, 26945-3651 or give onte 24/7 at www.pennockfouncion.com pennocKtfound"1—- "Research shows that wh it u.. i r drcn during the [firstl nJ ? e do chilbrain development is taking ph? W,1Cn rap‘d will determine the wav th ,nattcrN :ind behave in elementary’ ’sclin’ i Varn' an^ high school and forv^cr” I '?’Uklk* scho°t director of Barry c.J“‘ ♦ Uhe Gu™ther, Collaborative.Great Start and the Great Start !>„?> 'J?' Collaborative w>th public and privak. l oalltil)n par(ncr make the most of ,hc “Ps help piireilts .. ...................... S™See*'°S COUNT, Mge 3 �The Hasting* Banner - Ihurcday December 19 2013 - Pag* 3 Snow reduces attendance cl'arl<onl‘n,ktlaJ> Palling snow, which ih.i i Chariton Park and th (I(> lhe bcautv of event Qf Christmas P falnu>Wrc for the also likely kept SOnH. °Ver ’,)e wec^c”d, to the historic park. pCop,c venturing "11 was knr|y out hens'’ •« Johnston. "We hid th.. * d curator Claire since ! Maned lhe Hastings aiva i... , the monthlv averare •* ,l’nea<*y surpassed received 17.5 inches „ /* MH>wh’11- having fell over the weekend ' l: *• ,nche» ~ series uid u ’ accomP‘Ui!cd by adviWeather Scni« P' ",c Na,ion’1 "Our attendance w.< l... »• , » . was low, said Johnston. Of Christmas Past -| definitely feel that the mads were a factor." Those who did attend the event — which included wagon rides and Victorian era Christmas activities, such as making candles, cemhusk dolls and sachet ornaments, and sampling foods like wassail, plum pudding, roasted chestnuts, cinnamon and sugar apples and popcorn — enjoyed themselves, said Johnston. •Oh. what a beautiful village!" was heard by staff members as visitors toured lhe grounds. Johnston said one visitor told her "Even the weather didn’t deter us from coming. 1< >$ an annual event for our family, and it puts us in the Christmas .spirit." That was echoed by many guests who told Johnston and other staff members that they were bound and determined to attend. Aitors play a timeless game when an impromptu snowball fight breaks out Sunday afternoon. Youngsters visit with Santa at Charlton Park. BUSINESS BRIEFS —6—Bf iwnn grmTh roc Firstbank to merge with Mercantile Firstbank of Michigan, headquartered in Alma with an office in Hastings, has announced its upcoming merger with Grand Rapids-based Mercantile Bank. According to Firsthand Executive Vice President Clare Colwell, the two banks are community banks of equal size and. together, will provide an enhance "banking experi­ ence" for its customers. Other than the name change, customers have been assured that banking services and personnel will remain the same. Firstbank has S1.5 million in assets with 40 branch offices. Mercantile has $1.3 million in assets with seven full-service offices. and operates full-service banking offices in Alma. Greenville, Hastings. Ithaca, Lake Odessa. Middleton, St. Louis and a loan pro­ duction office in Mount Pleasant. Community Action appoints CEO Michael Purcmcr. vice president and gen­ eral counsel of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, was elected vice chair of Insurance Institute of Michigan during the organiza­ tion’s annual meeting in Lansing Dec. 3. Other officers elected were Carol Hutchinson, Fanners Insurance, chair; David Field. Allstate, secretary; and Bob Noack; Ally Insurance, treasurer. I1M is the largest state-level trade associa­ tion representing the property/casualty insur­ ance industry- in Michigan. Community Action has appointed Michelle Williamson as its chief executive officer. She has served as interim CEO since June 20. Williamson, who holds a CPA license, was the chief financial officer for Community Action. Throughout her career, .she has been focused on nonprof­ it work. A nonprofit organization. Community Action serves low-income, elderly and disabled residents of Barry. Branch. Calhoun and St. Joseph coun­ ties. The agency Michelle provides a number Williamson of services in its four-county service area, including early childhood education, weatherization, home repair/rehab and food commodities programs. Commercial Bank promotes Chelsey Foster Bauer Financial provides quarterly award to HCB Chelsey A. Foster has been named commu­ nity president, commercial Ioan officer for Commercial Bank. Foster’s new role w ill be to meet the needs of Commercial Bank’b business customers and develop new commercial business in the Hastings and Lake Odessa markets. Foster is a graduate of Alma College and is a certified economic development finance professional by the National Development Council Commercial Bank was established in 1893 Hastings City Bank has received Bauer Financial Inc.’s five-star superior rating for the 17th consecutive quarter. The award rec­ ognizes' dependable and financially sound community banks. Bauer Financial, lhe nation’s leading inde­ pendent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting and anal) z­ ing data of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. Insurance Institute elects Hustings Mutual official Visitors of all ages get a chance to make candles in the township hail. KIDS COUNT, continued from page 2----------------• Reinstate the Earned Income Tax Credit to 20 percent. The credit helps low-income working families afford transportation to stay on the job. It was cut to 6 percent starting in tax year 2012. • Increase the child care subsidy amount and eligibility level so low-income working families have the ability to use licensed child care while parents work or search for jobs. • Support the successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act. • Expand Healthy Kids Dental into lhe five remaining counties • Invest in early childhood, paying atten­ tion to the important birth-to-age-3 time peri­ od. • Raise the minimum wage. "Together, these recommendations have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of low-income families in our state by encouraging work and making kids and fam­ ilies healthier," said Gilda Z. Jacobs, presi­ dent and CEO of the Michigan league for Public Policy Kids Count in Michigan project is part of a broad national effort to improve conditions for children and their families. Funding for the project is provided by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Detroit-based Skillman Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, local United Way agencies and the Battle Creek Community Foundation. More state and local data is available at the Kids Count Data Center. www.datacenter.kidscount.org. Please note our special Tuesday, December 24th Christmas Eve - Close at 1 pm Wednesday, December 25th Christmas Day - CLOSED GET ALL THE NEWS of barry COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. HastiugsCityBank.com Hastings Citv Bank Member FDIC 47 5/ and Online Hanking is available 24 Hours a Day! Call 945-9554 for more Information. i I TL The Klein family of Hastings watches as volunteer John Foley peels apples on a 1909 peeler in the Upjohn House. The peeled apples will then be covered with cin­ namon and sugar. MEET US AT OUR ® EmploymentGroup JOB FAIR AT THE DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY Mcdturably better emptaycei. 330 N. Grove, Delton Friday, Dec 20,2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. LOCAL MANUFACTURER - DIRECT HIRE POSITIONS. $15.30 - $15.70 /hr, with BENEFITS tmploymentGroup Is recruiting for’A Players* for Direct Hire positions with cur client, a local hose manufacturing company, in Hastings. EG specializes in recruiting and staffing for short and long-term " temporary trial-hire, professiona’/technical. and direct placemen? positions. Responsibilities . Material forming Qualifications • High School Dtplotna/GED . Assembly . Cutting silicon using utility knives • Able to lift, push, and puli 50+ lbs regularly • Detail-oriented .Operating lathes and Mills • Mechanically Inclined . Quality inspection , Other duties as required . Must be dependable with a versatile skills set • Excellent math skills, will be utilizing tape measures and data sheets • Solid 2 years current manufacturing experience • Pre employment chug screen required Apply NOW! Candidates must email qualifications to EGJOBSv? employment group, cow we have jobs. or apply m person at our Grand Rapids. Batik' Creek, or Kalamazoo office. �Pag* 4 - Thursday. December 19, 2013 Xlw Hatftings Bftonef Did you SCC^ Time for my annual Christmas list - what a year it was! River Road runs through it w» ... do you .... ,>..,r;■» .ndXnX'pbm ™ -a... •>*><“*,Ik Ph'"0' '"' ’ilZdr'XmX. ’‘■feVBnl" inronu.dion. know? Miracle on Church Street Throngs of crowds lining up for a parade and ceremony to celebrate Christmas was more common and less miraculous in Hastings in the 1950s. The "Keep Christ in Christmas," organ­ ized by local clergy, drew national atten­ tion to Barry County in the mid-1950s. To the 100 senators, 435 congressional leaders and nine Supreme Court justices and of course the president who are direct­ ly or indirectly responsible to propose and pass legislation: The Hot Potato Award for their shocking lack of leadership in passing the. buck. In*fact,’ according to a recent' Gallup poll, the -112th Congress set a record for unpopularity when only 10 percent of Americans said they approved of the job Congress was doing. One thing is crystal clear, from the White House to both houses of Congress, no one has been willing to cany the ball for us taxpayers. The Banner archiscshasc numerous pho- I tographs from the middle of the pa-t century I that have no date, names or other informa­ ' tion. We’re hoping readers can help us iden­ tify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058; email news&jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Last week’s photo of people decorating a float, included .Alice Jacobs (right), co­ founder of J-Ad Graphics. She was joined by Chip St. Martin. We received no responses identifying the woman in the middle. Have you Nick Rischow, owner of Rischow Sons Apartments, has devoted the past year to restoring a housing complex on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. He purchased lhe foreclosed property in July 2012. Stalled legal matters prevented his entering the buildings until Jan. 1,2013. ”1 was not allowed to see the condition of inside the buildings until after I won the bid io purchase.” said Rischow. “I didn’t know what to expect, but when I finally got into the buildings. I soon realized that I had a lot of w ork ahead of me.” Rischow has worked diligently for the past year to restore the 16 apartments. Materials and labor have come from local sources. ” 1 cannot say enough how im|X>rtant it is to spend dollars local," he said. ’’These businesses make this town alive and vibrant, '.mall contractors and business owners are every Liling to a community.” Rischow. 27. purchased his first rental home at the age of 21. The apartments ;uv his first purchase of a multi-unit apartment complex ”1 am overwhelmed with the support 1 have received from Hastings, the city, and the people who have welcomed me and my family,” said Rischow. "I feel confident I have made a great choice to invest here.” 1 he Lakcwutxl High School graduate said he is nearing completion of renovations and is looking forward to being able to sit down and reflect on his efforts. "litis is my lite, my canvas, a painting 1 have invested in. And I want my boys to have something to bxik forward to when they are older, and I want to make sure they have the support and guidance that I have always received.” A single father ol two boys, ages 1 and 5. I The close of one year and near beginning of another new year is a good lime to take an inventory of what has gone on around us. Having grown up in the newspaper busi­ ness, I’ve learned that the way we report the news can have a strong inlluence on our local communities. In fact, it’s what toy dad preached to my siblings and me as we were growing up. He always reminded us about the power of the press and lhe impact the local newspaper can have on a community — both good and bad. As we look back on 2013. the news has­ n’t all been positive. In fact, most Americans seem to be caught up in a bit at a funk. With so much concern over ObarnaCare and lhe national debt, it’s become hard for many Americans to focus on brighter days. Yet. growing up in a small town. I’ve learned to see the possibilities rather than focus on just the difficulties. In Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s book on positive thinking given to my dad by his former employer and friend Rome Feldpausch, Peale says, “You are not what you think you are. But, what you think, YOU ARE!” How- long has it been since you’ve heard something as profound from any of our cur­ rent leaders? Peale wanted us lo think about how our thoughts could determine lhe qual­ ity of our lives. They help us to set the direction we take and where we want to end up. Yet, so many live their lives driven by what is, rather than what could be! Looking back over 50-somc issues of the Banner this past year is proof that things are changing — more positive than negative, always with room for improvement. And that’s where my special list comes in. 1 want to poke a little fun at some public officials and revisit some of lhe events during 2013. As I have in the past, I want lo acknowledge some of lhe great things citizens are willing to do to make our little comer of the world a better place for all of us to live. So here goes: Nick Rischow Rischow admits this endeavor would not have been possible without lhe guidance and support of his parents. Ron and Cherie Halladay. for believing he can make a difference, one unit at a time, Rischow is a Barry County Bright Light. Person I most admire: My step-father, Ron Halladay. Without him, I would not have learned about business and ownership, accountability and responsibility. My moth­ er. Cherie Halladay, always allowed me to try, and encouraged me to not be dependent on anyone or anything. And she provides the patience and advice that has proven to be just what I needed. Advice for a new graduate: Don’t ever let anyone tell you you can’t do something. Don’t give up. Daily mantra: Every day, ] envision how I want my life to be and that of my boys. I face each day with lhe knowledge that per­ severance and devoid wj|| come to fruition. Best advice received: My parents always told me to believe in myself and always encouraged me to be independent. They reminded that you don’t get in «vef -vour head. And they knew I Coufd do this, even if I was unsure. If I could change something ... I wou,d have been more aggressive during the eco­ nomic downtow n. I want to be big. and this is the first step in achieving mV v>sionI am most proud of: \viicii 1 ,lrst Pur' Chased the apartments. nobody klletv who I was. Now. my tenants havt. 'eed my name throughout Hastings, and jfs .|| good, and I ant'cry proud of that. Greatest thing about the >ren: W I*0’ pie. Everyone in ||;is|i • bu.e„ very suppomve. I really likv th,, town, and I want to be pan of the , f |lljs commutiny. vtess lor what- “,‘ r ''"•'«n. m.rtey &„?•’,'«« heller Piner-' Rrlghi I.iKhl />e an) ^i>kn<nenfuilr ,, b-ra ‘ - or wrifi to ,vr 5 ” . 4wT /35/ 3 "'X* To President Obama: The Pinocchio Award for lying to the American people when he proclaimed that, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it” when he knew by this time next year, most Americans will have lost the plan that they have today — because it will cost more and most likely provide less coverage. To Lakewood school Administrators: A huge hlow-up of page X in the high school handbook that explains sexual harassment and how to handle incidents as they arise. To the Barry County Board of Commissioners: A poster of seven swans aswimming — I’m also planning to sending them each an electronic version of the spe­ cial award, in case someone is not present al the meeting to get their copy. To Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt: The Kudos Award for working hard to bring the Safe Harbor pro­ gram to Barry County. For Hastings school district teachers: The Sustainability Award for giving up some ol their salary to help the district eliminate the deficit. For about-to-be former superintendent Todd Geerlings: The Wimpy Award — ”l’d gladly take your job today for the option to be committed at a later date.” To gone but not forgotten, our friend John Loftus, long-time community sup­ porter and proud veteran: The Community Hero Award for his years of dedication to Barry' County 4-H youths and their pro­ grams. To the Riverside Cemetery Committee: The Esther Walton Award for Historic Preservation in honor of its work to save the cemetery for generations to come. To the Hometown Partnership and the Barry Community Foundation: A sugges­ tion that they host another workshop on lhe roles and responsibilities of elected officials — it seems their special efforts didn’t sink in. To Barry County judges Bill Doherty, Michael Schipper and Amy McDowell: The Judge Shuster Award for their determi­ nation to raise the bar on justice in Barry County. To Bonnie Hildreth of the Barry Community Foundation: The Bob the Builder Award former hard work and deter­ mination in creating a community center in Hastings. To Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf: An application for his latest toy — a Michigan drone test site just announced by the Michigan /Xdvanced Aerial System • Consortium. To Brad Lamberg: The Silver Shovel Award for keeping all the gravel roads dri­ veable this year. With all lhe rain, it became a nightmare for his road commission. To Hastings teacher Ed Domkc: A spe­ cial millage vote dedicated io vocational training. To the Haywood family: The Farmland Family Entrepreneurial Award for purchas­ ing the former Riverbend Golf Course. They deserve it for returning the golf course to a highly productive farmland. To former school superintendent and swim coach Carl SchoesscI: An egg nog Christmas tribute for redefining New Year’s Eve in Barry Couniy. To the Hastings Board of Education: A gold-plated revolving door to permanently note its inability to choose a solid superin­ tendent candidate along with an official’s whistle to avoid another bad call. To Chamber of Commerce Director Valeric Byrnes: ’The Macker Backer Award and her own basketball team, so she can enjoy playing as much as bringing the Gus Macker tournament to Barry County. To Don and Dr. Carrie Wilgus: The Humility Award for their selflessness in using themselves to advocate for the impor­ tance of carbon monoxide detectors. After their family barely escaped carbon monox­ ide poisoning, lhe sheriff’s deputy and pedi­ atrician shared their story to urge the public to install home CO2 detectors. “We’re all about safely and prevention; if this can hap­ pen to us, it can happen to anyone.” To retiring Dr. Oscar deGoa: The Oh, Baby Baby Award guaranteeing peaceful nighb of Sleep alter delivering more than 6.0(X) infants during his career at Pennock Hospital. Tn Interim Hastings School Supenntaulcnt Chris Cooley; The StcoUp Award and lhe vision to design his new leade^toappir' ’hC °f To Mike and Anne Moyle: A year’s sup­ ply of chocolates to put under their pillows for their dedication to bringing a new hotel to Barry County. Sd\Xv^;w^hC"'s,t'Ba" To the anonymous donors who helped make the hotel possible: The Johnny Appleseed Award for planting lhe seeds that help make this project a success. To Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury: ’Hie Inne.x Award, for takin’ a lickin’ and still keep on tickin? She’s been a champion despite some of lhe village council members. To Cargill Industries in hike Odessa: The Good Egg Award for expanding the egg processing plant just down the road. To Bradford White: The Wttcrfall Award for continuing to power economic develop­ ment on the northwest side of lhe county. world of health care. PP hcs ln lhe ■«* Ik^X**?*** County as the model for ^.S,‘,10n'ng Barry develop rural counties all over 10 “ °*cr Michigan. To our devoted readers- Th n. Jetlcrson Award. He said “o Thotnas be deceived for awhiL. °ur c,l,zens may deceived; but as loI1K :h<lnd have ^en protected. we mav tn.t» , Presses can be You may not always aun? th-u for ,ighl ” newspapvi. bul W1,h me or this resolve to stay true o • VC to doubt our oplesof Ihottia. Jefferso Spcecl' prin' 1 n<l Jacobs, vie president, J‘A<I Graphics Inc. �The Hastmgs Banner — Thuryfoy December 19 2013 — Page 5 State News Roundup Disabled vets get more time to apply Foster families need a little Christmas now for exemption To the editor: This is the time ofv« , turn to home, famik. "hcn our thoughts us can truly relate th* 1 mcnior<es. Many of Christmas caroi that\ttvs’m°f °"<: fa,nous like home for the h<»iu ’ .P!crc s no P acc song is one that w‘ ' °r ,nan*,his US just thinking of Z n hCartS a"d excites be makine witi r ncw men*ones we will fttt theholi ™‘r fa,nili's and friends dur­ in foster -m ?eason- ^ul for a child living o hnel nesT C O';'a- icason lead> davTn ™ ; ?r and ‘''■■Passion. The holifiniilies u> 1 W a s,rL’ssful time for foster ftm .es who are struggling to make their ?Ch Pn,v'de gifts for all of the ch.ldrentb.rth and foster) in .heir home for many years, the Barry County Department of Social Sen ices and one spe­ cial Santa source" helped make lhe hol­ idays a little easier for the approximate KO Barry' County foster children and the families who care for them. This year, the agency’s efforts were greatly hindered when this Santa source said it would not be .able to help the agency this year. This dilemma is complies!ed by the fact that state policy docs not allow a DHS to seek funders or donations. When the Family Enrichment Center, a Calhoun County-based nonprofit organiza­ tion that strives to help foster children arid the families who care for them in Calhoun County heard about the Barry County agency’s dilemma, we decided that even though it was loo late to have a Christmas party, we could still help the agency provide gifts for these special children. In place of a party, we could help provide passes for foster families to enjoy a movie together during the holiday season. This can only happen if the community helps. While we realize it is late in the season we are asking lhe community’s help. We arc seeking toys, gift card and cash donations for this project. One-hundred percent of every­ thing donated will go to foster children living in Barry County. If you, your church or organization would like to donate, please call 269-660-0448 or email the Family Enrichment Center, mbax(sfecfamily.com. and we will send a Barry County representa­ tive to pick-up your donation or we will arrange a drop-off point. To know more about the Family Enrichment Center, visit www.fccfamily.com. Marylou Bax, executive director and Barry County resident (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wilt be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Disabled 'he state got an early Chnstma'I?’ * Week, announced Michigan Veteran M Director Jeff Barnes. I Michigan State commission determmed M S[J'' Tax viduals who arv c fOr t|jC rcccnljy expanded disab erans’ property tax exemption may n torthat exemption in July 2014 if they nnsed thc Dcccmbcf 2Q13 deadline in their communit,es . "Our office has lieldC(j phone emails from veteran across the state who were afraid they v,trv going to miss out on this for 2013.” Bantes said. "I’m very happy to be able to deliver this greal ncws to - that they will be ante t0 apply «n j. 2(n4 for the 2013 credit­ Public Act 161 ot ZU13 provides totally dis­ abled military veterans an exemption from property taxes on their primary residences and extends that exempt10n l0 a disab|cd vc(. eran’s spouse, if the veteran dies before the tax break is grante Previously, a veteran could qualify tor a P^Perty tax exemption only if he or she was receiving assistance for specially adapted housing. The law was enacted in mid-November, and many veterans did not learn about it in lime to take advantage of it for 2013. Now they have another chance, said Barnes. To apply tor the CXCniPtion. the disabled veteran, unremarried surviving spouse or legal designee must annually file an affidavit with the local unit of government. Gun Lake Casino donates to food pantries Gun Lake Casino donated $15,000 to 10 area food pantries this week. The casino con­ tribution will impact hundreds of hungry indi­ viduals and families ata time of increased need, said Rob McDermott, general manager of Gun Lake Casino. “Wc rccognixe ij}e4’ctcxs efforts of area pantries and voluniecd who provide direct services for those who are struggling in our community,” said McDermott. “We know there is a tremendous need during the holi­ days.” The recipient pantries are in Allegan, Dorr, Martin, Hopkins. Wayland. Plainwell. Hamilton, Douglas, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, and each received a donation of S1.500. The $15,000 contribution is made possible through the Gun Lake Casino’s Charitable Giving Program. Q Know Your Legislators: ) Motorcycle helmet use drops Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. to 73 percent State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134^ Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Cap 77_ mation line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Nearly three-quarters of motorcycle riders in Michigan wear helmets, down from 99.4 percent in 2006 when the last statewide obser­ vation survey was conducted. The most recent survey was conducted throughout the summer by the Wayne State University Transportation Research Group. This rate closely mirrors the 74.7 percent helmet use rate among crash-involved motor­ cyclists. “While Michigan s helmet law has been modified, riders are strongly encouraged to always wear safety gear and be seen by wear­ ing high-visibility gear or clothing,’’ said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, in a press release issued Dec. 16. Helmet use was highest for those riding sport bikes at 94.5 percent It was lowest for riders of choppers and custom bikes at 33.3 percent. Women were more likely to wear a helmet at 59.6 percent, compared to men at 55.2 percent. Risers 60 and older had the highest helmet use rate at 70 percent, while The Hastings BSHHICIT riders 30 to 59 years old had the lowest use rate at 50.8 percent Michigan’s mandatory helmet law' was modified in the spring of 2012. To legally ride without a helmet, a motorcycle operator must meet all the following criteria: Be nt least 21 years old; have at least $20,000 in first-party medical benefits; and have held a motorcycle endorsement for at least two years or have passed an approved motorcycle safety course. The law also allows motorcycle passengers to ride without a helmet as long as they are at least 21 years old and have at least $20,000 in first-party medical benefits insurance in addi­ tion to lhe insurance that is required of the motorcycle operator. A person younger than 21 years old still must wear a helmet approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation when operating or riding on a motorcy cle. 2013 bills should make Michiganders healthier, safer Gov. Rick Sny der Gov. Snyder congratulat­ ed the Michigan legislature on a successful year in a press release issued last week. He also urged actions to keep state’s comeback on track “I commend my partners in the state House and Senate on their thoughtful, hard work this year,” said Snyder. “Together, wc have set in place reforms that will keep Michigan’s comeback on track. In the past few months, members have approved bills that will, he said, make Michiganders healthier, help them find more and better jobs, make them safer and ensure a strong education for children that better pre­ pares them for careers or college. Specifically, he noted accomplishments including extending of the bipartisan Healthy Michigan legislation, expanding the Healthy Kids Dental program, increasing funding for K-12 education, simplifying state’s hunting and fishing license structure, working to make sure returning veterans have better access to jobs, providing exemptions so fam­ ilies of veterans with disabilities can remain in their homes, strengthening penalties for those who abuse senior citizens, and changing the sales tax on automobile and boat trade­ ins. . "The Legislature’s actions this year will keep Michigan well-positioned as the nation’s comeback state. But there is much more to do. I look forward to joining with the 2014 Legislature so we can continue working to create more and better jobs for Michigan fam­ ilies and ensure brighter futures and quality of life.” Survey shows more children at risk when traveling Fewer children arc riding in car seals and booster seats in Michigan, according to an observation survey conducted by the Wayne Slate University Transportation Research Group. For children from birth to 3 years old. What do you 93.6 percent were in car seats, down from 95 percent in 2011. Better seat use is at 42.4 percent for 4- to 7-year-olds, down from 43.9 percent two years ago. Babies, toddlers and young children are extremely vulnerable vehicle occupants.” said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “It’s essential that children be in the correct seat for their size and that the scat is installed and used properly. Children who move to seat belts too soon risk injuries because rhe belts don’t fit properly.” Michigan law requires drivers and passen­ gers 15 years old and younger in any seating position to be buckled up. Children must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster scat until they are 8 years old or four feet, nine inches tall. 'Hie survey found that children were least likely to be in the correct car seat or booster if: • Riding in a pickup truck (only 28.2 per­ cent properly restrained for children 4 to 7). •The driver was male (40.2 percent prop­ erly restrained for children 4 to 7 compared lo 43.4 percent for women). • The driver was 60 or older (35.6 percent properly restrained for children 4 to 7 com­ pared to 45.3 percent for drivers 16 to 29). • The driver was not buckled up (82 percent properly restrained for children from birth to 3 and 37.1 percent properly restrained for those 4 to 7). The study also looked at misuse rates. The most common misuse for rear-facing scats was the seal not being reclined al the proper angle. Rear-facing and forward-facing seats both had frequent issues with the harness retainer clip position and excessive slack in the harness strap. The most common booster seat misuse was the shoulder belt not being properly positioned over the shoulder and chest of the child. Michigan has a network of more than 950 child passenger safety technicians who assist parents and caregivers with proper installa­ tion and use of car seats, boosters and seat belts. For information on car seats or to locate * the nearest technician, visit SaferCar.gov/TheRightSeat or download lhe SaferCar app. This project is part of Michigan’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan approved in February. HASTINGS \ PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 19 — Movie Memories enjoys "Three Godfathers” with John Wayne, 4:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 20 — preschool story time gets ready for the holiday s. 10:30 a m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 — library closed for Christmas. . Wednesday. Dec. 25 — library closed for Christmas. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. think? I Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: Last week’s Banner told the story' ot a young woman who, after being given1 a place in the grocery store line ahead of a local man, unexpectedly paid the man s bill as an anonvmous gift ot gratitude. Have you ever been the recipient or donor of a For this week: Presidents 0! the state’s 15 univer­ sities are lobbying legislators tor a $100 million budget increase to high­ er education, citing a 4 percent increase in enrollments and a gradu­ ation increase of 13 percent as evi­ dence that, if the state invests more, the returns will be even higher. Do you support higher education enough to redirect taxpayer funds from other projects to support this increase? "pay-it'forward gift? 32% Yes 68% No □ Yes □ No Dexlcd lo lhe mtarufs 0/ Berry County stare 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Tasker ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... grace community CHURCH 8450 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49075 Pastor Don Ro-sroe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 9 am. 6c 10 30 a m Fellow rhsp Time before thr sen­ ior. Nursery. children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leadcrhip training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Mtlo Rd . P.O Box 408. (comer of Milo Rd & S. M-43). Delton. Ml 49046. Pu'Ser Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10'30 am. to 11:30 am . Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 pjn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Schoo! 9.45 a.m Morning Worship Senice 10:45 am.: Evening Senice 6 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Service 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Cume. Sr Pastor, Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Jmh Maurer. Musk* PxMcr Sunday Services: 9.15 ant Sunday School for all ages. 10.30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service Jr Youth Group 5-7 p.m A Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m„ Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. PLEASAN TVIEW FAMILY CHI RCH 2601 Lacey Ro.ui. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olnvtcad (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9.30 a in.: Sunday School II » «»1 Sund l> livening Service 6 p.m ; Bible Study & Prayer Time WednesJav nights 6:30 p m. HAS! INGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945-2285 Sunday morning senice time: ID u.m. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday sen ices each week: 9.15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each weck) Thc Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Ilustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327 Our church website is http ' trax to ’.mdrew mutthias Wc are pan of the Diocese of thc Great l-ikcs which is in commun­ ion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use Lhe 1928 Book of Common ITayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www hopeum org WELCOME CORNERS Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. UNITED METHODIST -Church Secretary-Treasurer. CHUWCH ktftlL HeUon. Office hours. 3185 N. Broadway, H.tMingv Ml Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning’ Phone 945-2654. Worship 9 30 am Sunday School: 10.45 am Servicer: Sunday. 9.45 a.m.; Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p m. Sunday School, 10 45 ,ini Sr. Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 VVOODGROVE BRETHREN pin; SunShinc Preschool (ages 3 CHRISTIAN PARISH & 4) (September thru May), 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Ibex.. Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s accessible and elevator. Sunday Bible Study at the church. School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call (previously Pioneers) (meal for information. served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE May)/ Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer CHLRCH Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am 600 Powell Road. Hastings, Pastor Women’s Bible Study. Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356. bjwl633fcsbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Worship Service 10:45 Am.: Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform oir World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 am.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship 6 pm. Thursday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 p in. Fot infor­ mation abhut other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church al (269) 945­ 9217; or email pastorjimr,t cbchastings.org or see our Website: wwu.cbcbastings org. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITFD METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryjn Wieland. Sun­ days • 10 am. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 am., Worship & Children's Programs 10 a m.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call die church office at (269i 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 p.m.). e-mail otficcfc mri.net or visit www.countrychapelumc org for more information 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. p^tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 am. QUIMBY UNITED .METHODISE CHURCH M 79 East P.O Box 63. Hidings, Ml 49058. Pastor Rev Jerry Bukoxki. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m IJFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCIT 101 F State Rd. P.O Box 273. ILumg-s Ml 491158- Pastor Scott price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website www.Iifegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a-m. Wednesday Life Group 6.30 p m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strenyhtenirvi Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pador. Oliver Beans, and \outh pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10 15 a m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 a.m -10:20 am. Worship Service: 10:30 u.m. & Children Church, age 4-Uh grade, dismissed during announcement*. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6'30-7:45 p.m.. age 4 dim 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a m and lunch at Wendy’*. 11.30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 a m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. SI66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise <k Worship 10.30 a.m . 6 p.m.: Wed 6:30 pm Jesus Club lor boy s A: girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731­ 5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover Gods Grace with us.' Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Dec. 22 • Sunday Worship Hours 8.-00 <L 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Dec. 22 Men A: Women ?\A 7.00 p.m Dec. 23 • Recovery Bible Study 7:30 pm.. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service 7 and 11 p.m Dec. 25 Church Office Closed. Dec. 26 Church Office Closed. Location: 239 E. North St. Hastings, 269­ 945-9414 or ‘M5-2645. fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. htip-JAvxv w.di 'cover-gracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Servlets: 9.00 a m. Traditional Warship Service: 10:00 am. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11.00 a m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at w ww lirMchutch• hastings-ory For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs’ CHURCH OF CHRIST Tins information on worship service is prmiilcd by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses Hum HmTI?T'3’Ml ' Word (Ri|’> R'P’cy‘iT->n\° Hastings. pa5SCd away December 15. -013 at I ennock Hospital with loved ones at his side. ‘ Rip was bom at home on January 20. 1920 tn Bellevue, the son of Claude and Velma Pearl (Rial) Ripley. ||callcnded Southwestern School in Battle Creek and Culver School to the eighth grade. In Rjp was drafted. He took basic training at Jefferson Barricks, MO. Rip went lo Cooks and Bakers school and became Mess Sergeant. He was sent overseas where he was stationed in Italy, North Africa and Egypt. Rip was discharged from service in 1945. On December I, 1943 he married Cleo Kerr. She preceded him in death on September 19, 1999. Rip married Lucille Newberry on April 23. 2007. Rip was a lifetime member of the Nashville VFW. He loved to fuh, and knew all the good fishing holes on Thomapplc Lake. Rip’s favorite hobby was gardening, he spent hours tending to his coni and tomatoes. He bragged about his peach tree and how good the fruit was. Rip was preceded in death by his parents. Claude and Velma Ripley; wife, Cleo Ripley: siblings, Robert Rijley, Dorothy .Martin. Claudine Rapson, Mirgaret Herman, infant Fredrick, and grandsiThomas Ripley. Rip is. survived ty his wife. Lucille Newberry: son,.Wjf^,u ($uc) Ripley of Nashville; daughter/ Brenda (Marc) Robertson of Hastings; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several great-great­ grandchildren, Lucille’s children. Rod. Dan, Bev, Gloria. Maurine and Julie; sister-in-law, Genita Ripley and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville VFW ^8260. Nashville, Ml. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at noon at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A one hour visita­ tion period from II a.m. until noon uill be held prior to service time. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign lhe online guest book or to leave a memory or message for thc family. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Ffexfab BOSLEY D«W' 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Louise Clara Scott, age 81. of Hastings, passed away at her home on December 14, 2013 with family at her side. Louise was bom on October 17, 1932 in Hastings, the daughter of I-ewis and Clara (Brinker) Harry. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1951. Louise married Richard Scott on August 1. 1952. They celebrated their 61st anniversary this past August. Louise was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and doing a little travel­ ing. Louise was a greal cook and always had baked treats for family that stopped by. Louise's greatest joy in life was taking care of her family and spending time with them. She and Dick also enjoyed attending grandchil­ dren's sporting events. Louise was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Harry'; mother. Clara Dryer, stepfather, Floyd Dryer, brother-in-law. Gaylord Slocum, and brother-in-law. James Springer. Louise is survived by her husband. Richard Scott of Hastings; son. Mark (Cindy) Scott of Hastings; son, Dan (Debbie) Scott of Hastings: daughter, Lorie (Cody) Norton of Hastings; six grandchildren, seven great­ grandchildren and one she didn't get a chance to meet; sister. Marguerite Slocum of Hastings: brother-in-law. Duane Scott of Lakeview;, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Reaser of Hastings; sister­ in-law, Nancy Swan of Hastings and many nieces and nephews. . Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice or lhe American Cancer Society. Louise will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Respecting Louise's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later dale. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for lhe family. Ruth Margarette Bender Ruth Margarettc Bender, age 93. passed away on Tuesday, December 17. 2013. A lov­ Richard F. Bennett ing mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and devoted wife. HASTINGS. MI - Richard F. Bennett, age She was bom on February 12. 1920. 89, of Hastings, passed away on December Ruth is survived by two sons, Jack (Cindy) 15. 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Bender of Zeeland, Randy (Mary Lou) Bender Richard was bom on April 27, 1924 in of Lansing: three grandchildren. Jenny (Frank) Hastings, lhe son of Forrest and Ethel Russell of Holland. Joe (Stephanie) Bender (Warner) Bennett. He attended Hastings Area currently living in Brazil. Seth Bender of Schools. Richard honorably servedin tl,e U:SI^owell and four greal grandchildren. Jackie Army during World War II. and Maddie Russell and Evie and Johnny Richard married Nancy Shackell on Bender. December 4, 1946. He was a’lifetime member Her husband, Jacob Bender, preceded her in of the Nashville VFW and also a member of death in October 2011. the NRA. Richard was an avid ouldoorsman. ‘ Ruth moved her family from Kalamazoo to He was very patriotic and proud to be an Hastings in 1954 after she and her husband American. Richard was ver) devoted to his Jake purchased the Steinbach Gravel family. He and Nancy just celebrated their Company. 67th wedding anniversary on December 4, She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Ruth was an Richard was preceded in death by his par­ avid card and letter writer to her friends and ents. Forrest ani| Ethel Bennetlfamily. She loved lo paint and had a true artis­ He is survived by hi, wif, Nancy Bennett; tic touch. Her home and family were her k‘7? <Chris‘ine) Bennett; daugh«* Sally source of joy. (Don) Hutchinson; grandson 1)rai1 (Lon') Jake and Ruth lived in Hastings until 2000. Bennett; granddaughters Shannon Wilson when they moved to Lansing. Ruth most (Doug Beasley), Angie (Mile) Cronen. Kristy recently resided at Sheldon Meadows Assisted (Jeff) Warner and many E^t grandchil‘lrcn Living in Hudsonville. of (lowers, the family is requesting o : ' h v’ C. 10 Juvcni,c Diab<-''^ De’sigX: M^isan Broadway. 14th Floor. New York NY^ 10004 ^'meftunHy services are W^wi0004- Arrangements are bv Home in Hasttngs. Please sis uh‘' --•girrbaehfLeraibom/ . w ■" online guest book and k-,, . 8 memory for the family “ n'eSS“8e or and one great-en:at or-/ b In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions A memorial Scrvi Wednesday, December held on at the Girrbach 04431961 A_ .......‘’‘ttstinos 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 LAKE ODESSA. Ml - Vera N. Tasker, age 94. of Lake Odessa, passed away December 17. 2013 in Tavares, FL. Vera was born in Yankee Springs Township on October 13, 1919. lhe daughter of Harry R. and Mildred V. (Converse) Latta. Vera gradu­ ated from Middleville High School. She mar­ ried Harold Tasker on February' 19. 1965. Vera worked for and retired from Hastings Manufacturing. She was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodges for many years. Vera enjoyed wintering in Florida, playing golf, taking walks, shopping, working in her yard, flower gardening and travel. She had many friends in Florida and enjoyed spending time with them. Vera also loved spending time with her family. Vera was preceded in death by her parents. Harn and Mildred Latta; husband. Harold Tasker; brothers. Rollo, Homer and Max 1-alla; and sisters. Mercie Bowerman and Sally LaFountain. Vera is survived by her daughter. Diane (John) Rodgers of Caledonia; granddaughters, Rhonda (Jeff) Clavier of Middleville, Tina (Jim) Heintz, of Hopkins. Kelly (Dave) Burris of Standale; great-grandsons, Brandon Clavier of Standale. Jon (Amber) Heintz of Iowa, Zack and Jessie Clavier, great-granddaughter, Katie Heintz, great-great-grandson, Aiden Heintz; great-great-granddaughter. Jade Clavier, sister, Lena Born and Lavina Arkwright; and friend. Carl Blasius of Indiana. •1 • Funeral services will be held on Monday. December 23, 2013 at noon at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Iliere will be a one hour visitation prior to service time from 11 a.m. until noon. Pastor Susan Olson will offi­ ciate lhe service. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, please visit our website at www.ginbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. 'sw'v.guTbachftmctalhom'' *, to sig" ll,c online guest hook or ■ ,U‘ a memory or mevsage for the family " Give a memorial that can go on forever,., A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the countv in the name of the person you designate Ask vour funeral director for more information on the Rarrv Community Foundation or call the B Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526 �Tho Jnu Hastings Banner - Thursday. <nurr,uay. December December 19, 19. ?013 ?0!3 - S°CIAL SECURITY COLUMN «»?'d *inter’s perils by going Rutland Township approves study for office building expansion online for Social Security business b.vC^.S'” b> After digit tempcralure, . 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Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you call during thc week after Tuesday. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. better bridge in BARRY COUNTY by Gcrnld Stein NORTH 4: J 9 V: 9 7 6 2 ♦: 10 7 5 2 <4:8 64 WEST EAST 4: 8 4 3 V: 8 4 3 4: 6 5 V:J10 5 ♦: A Q J 4 J973 ♦: K 9 6 3 <4; Q 10 5 SOUTH: 4. AKQ I 072 V:AKQ ♦:8 4: AK2 Dealer: West Vulnerable: Neither Lead: JV North East South Pass 24 34 Pass Pass Puss 24 24 *> West Pass Pass Pass When today’s South picked up her hand in a recent duplicate game, she thought that Christmas had arrived early for her. With 25 high card points and a powerful hand, South knew that she had indeed been a good girl and that Santa had smiled down on her with such a gift. South knew that she had to make the most of this bridge hand, however. Not often docs one receive such a wonderful present. South gasped inwardly when she picked up today’s hand. Counting the high card points and the strong spade suit, she knew that game was a certainty, but was there more there than that? Bidding carefully and deliberately would be the path to follow. South opened with a strong 24 bid, promising at least 22 high card points and forcing to game in most partner­ ship agreements. North inwardly shuddered at her hand, knowing there was little to offer her exuberant partner. Still, the partnership agreement is to respond and let partner describe her hand more fully. North bid 24, a waiting bid. South bid her suit, the spade suit, and she knew that she had eleven tricks if the spades broke reasonably well. Would there be more in the Christmas stocking this year? Perhaps, even a slam? South bid 24. North broke the bad news lo South in this way: bidding because she must after the new bid by South, North bid the cheapest bid she could, 34, informing South that she had very little, even to the point of having fewer than four total points. With that information, South knew that the burden was on her shoulders, and that she would have to make the final bid or bids as there was little help in the North. Here was the dilemma for South: should she go for a sure game in spades, or should she risk a shaky slam in spades? She could count eleven tricks in her own hand and knew thcre would be little help from North. What is your bid following all of the information exchanged between the North and the South players? Did you take the sure thing and bid 44? Did you jump to 64? Did you try using thc Blackwood Convention when you already knew that it would be pointless? Most South players took the sure gift of 44 as they understood what their partners were telling them. .Still, when the lead came out and the dummy went down, South was pleased with her decision. North had described her hand correctly, and there was little to say except the sincere thank you to her partner Fearing a bad trump split, after winning the heart lead in her hand. South led a small spade to the J4 on the board. When the spades behaved on a 3-2 split. South pondered her next major approach. Making a game in spades was easy. There were only two losers: the 84 and the 2#. Duplicate players are always looking for that overtrick, that additional trick that will give them even the tiniest of edges against others playing the same cards that they are play­ ing. How could South make it troublesome for the East/West defenders to save the right cards to keep South from taking.extra tricks? Looking at the dummy proved to be of little source of information. It would have to be in hoping to save lhe right cards and discard non-winners. That is not an easy way to defend. South chose thc following path to try and make an overtrick: After pulling all of the out­ standing trumps from East/West, South played all of the rest of her spades, one after anoth­ er, forcing four discards for West and three discards for East. Next, South played her last two heart winners, again forcing more discards from East and West. Finally. South played the A* and lhe K*. East and West had focused so much on the diamond suit that they had failed to save a club. South played her lowly 24». and it won lhe 12th trick for two overtricks instead of just the one overtrick that was there all along. East/West took the last diamond trick While no one bid the small slam in spades, it appeared that with thc approach that South used that a small slam is possible on this hand Not so fast. While some South players did use the long spades to squeeze the defenders and take twelve tricks, while looking at the possi­ ble leads and the percentages, it looks like bidding a small slam on this hand was a risky proposition. A sure game at 100% with making overtricks or a 50% slam-try based on the I fender’s lead seems lo Ik- an easy choice. As it turned out, a lead of the JV could produce , email slam by playing all of the winners first and squeezing the defender,, hoping that they nuld throw away their clubs. Also, a spade lead of thc 64 or the 54 would make a small hm in spades However, the defenders would prevail if West chose the A4 or thc 34 as an , n<r lead. Both of those leads would have resulted in a set contract of 64 for South °PT xhi ’s takeaway? Enjoy that beautiful Christmas gift when it is dealt to you. Take lhe cer. i came and try for lhe overtricks when lhe prospects of a small slam are slim or none. Ui,r * Bridge playing at this wonderful Christmastime. (C ’raid Stein, ail Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, * bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: tea ■ dbefterbridgeir. harrycoun ty m it higan.blogspot.com) 7 now time «* community lo own expansion Before cxPan'i'on of 'hC ‘ >7"mcel ng 11V ,hc boanl's itreniion lo , p!“,*rvisor Jim Carr called town«h- Plantation of Apprectation • ,n sh»P received two nights earlier » ng of ^astin City Council. Presented by * ’ngs Mayor Frank Campbell. thc.^rAgnizes and thanks. “Supe^;. ^farrjnd all thc memof lhe ™Tr Townsh'P of Trustees. Cl>n‘"n‘u> UrT>- HayW(xxj and Rutland C _ y Planning Commission, a. 'hhc rest of the staff and officials of Rutl nd Charter Township for their diligent tmd valuable cooperation on projects to mipro'e our community." Examples o ™ partnership success between the C«y ot Hastings and Rutland Charter Township mentioned in the proclama­ tion include the funding of the Joint Planning Alhance ? future Joint Planning Commission, the Joint Future Lan{J P|an, the development ot the Intergovernmental Agreement for Shared Urban Senices, and the provision of emergency service through the BIRCH Rural Fire Association. Collaborative successes highlight thc shared funding for the operation of the Hastings Public Library and partnerships to provide needed public services and infra­ structure for such projects as the iMiiestoncs Child Development Center, the San Marcos Restaurant, and the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel. Future combined visions of the part­ nership intend close working relationships to enhance regional quality of life, such as pro­ visioning for future trails and other recre­ ational facilities, developing and improving transportation routes for motorized and non­ motorized forms of travel, economic develop­ ment programs and efforts to create and retain jobs in lhe community. Carr gave a hearty thank you to everyone for being such nice people to work with before moving on to revisit a request that the board review a proposal developed by Pre in and Newhof to expand the township office building. "Two years ago, ue discussed this to address the need for additional parking and larger square footage to accommodate the election polls and refilling influx of resi­ dents,” said Carr, -q rftre-proposing thc idea and I need board permission to do a study on thc building expansion.The cost for the study is $5,500.” The project is intended to include an addi­ tion of approximately 800 to 1,000 square feet. Carr continued that during the recent power outage, several neighbors were noted to have shared their generator capabilities with other residents . Carr wants to include in the expansion a generator building and a larg­ er kitchen in order to help people without pow er. “I like to give this study a shot,” Carr told board members. “We’re estimating a ball park figure of $135,000 to $150,000 for lhe expansion.” Robin Hawthorne, township clerk, added that "new furnaces or restrooms would not be needed, just an expansion of the building to promote a more user friendly orientation of Xewbom babies square footage. Wc don’t have enough room for people during election cycles.” Haw thorne continued, "we have used a col­ lapsible wall the last two years to separate thc two precincts in Rutland township, and there’s no room left for people once the polling stations and related equipment is set up.” Thc board granted the motion to do thc study. Thc Hastings Lodging, LLC Special Assessment district, developed by request for the new Holiday Inn Express, was completed and thc final numbers have been calculated. The township of Rutland paid for thc infrastructurc'sewcr/water extension lo the proper­ ty with the agreement that the funding be repaid to the township upon completion of the hotel. Carr explained that it is the financing for the sewer and water for the hotel and thc assessment will be its first repayment to thc township. Also approved was a compensation resolu­ tion increasing salary for board members by $10 per meeting and $100 per salaried employee. Total increase in salary' for Rutland ' township officials is $5,000 per year and it’s the first increase in compensation for the township officials in eight years. Carr offered a different time slot to County Commissioners Jon Smelker and Joyce Snow to facilitate the ability for lhe commissioners to attend and give their updates. Snow and Smelker said they would appreciate a later time slot for their reports and thanked the board for making the accommodation. The commissioners report will now be heard after trustee reports. Smelker reported that thc central dispatch addition would cost approximately $400,000 for the 2,400-square-foot addition. Hawthorne asked if the addition was prompted by accessibility issues and Smelker replied, "There was not enough room for meetings and the training for officers and fire­ fighters, will exceed 550 hours per year. The money funding the addition will.come partial­ ly from millage and partially from stale funds,” said Smelker. Smelker continued, “The console and telccommunicators used by the dispatch are 10 years old and will need replacement soon. New ones will need to be bought with money that is currently in reserve for this expense. The expected cost for four new consolcs/lelecommunicators is $400,000." This upgrade to equipment is a separate pro­ posal and is not a part of the buildings’ addi­ tion. "Also, thc need for a dedicated T-l hard­ line for electronic interphase and connection to all emergency services statewide must be reviewed, as well,” added Smelker. The discussion brought up a question from Algonquin Lake resident Pat Sharp about the possibility of the discontinuance of land lines. A plan proposed by a state representative has prompted communities to discuss the what-if. “My thoughts arc wc need them, they are thc only lines that work when cells. Internet, arc down.’ said Carr. He then asked each board member their opinion on thc matter, with each member concurring that thc lines were stable and consistently the go-to option for communication. Sharp stated that land lines work great and that AT&T complaincil the lines are to expen­ sive to maintain, lhe board members, guests, and commissioners all agreed the ideas lo remove landlines was not a good idea, on the part of the state or lhe nation. Hastings library representative to Rutland Charter Township, Robin Bates, reported the library had registered more than I million visitors to thc library in the past six years and Kelly Newberry had been appointed to the board of directors for lhe library. Commissioner Snow updated the board with county commissioner activity, including lhe offer by the Potowatami Counsel to pro­ vide environmental counseling to schools, a revived discussion for a county-wide recy­ cling program, a request for quote for a new roof on the animal shelter, and approved hir­ ing of manpow er to operate magnetometers at lhe jail. Sharp, a member of the Algonquin Lake Association, offered holiday greetings and informed the board of the Algonquin Lake Community Associations efforts in planning for next years’ Fourth of July firework cele­ bration. Trustee Sandy James commented she was pleased that the county was revisiting the potential for a recycling program and that all the township supervisors would be involved in lhe discussion. Initial meetings of lhe newly formed Joint Planning Commission, in collaboration with the city of Hastings, have occurred. Carr commented that the process of developing the commission was moving along smoothly and waiting for slate seal of approval. Additional business discussion included lhe reception of the airport commission and Agricultural Board(s) meeting minutes. These reports will now be received every month per Hawthorne’s request. Rutland’s 2014 Township schedule has been completed and forwarded lo Rutland officials. The next scheduled township meet­ ing will be held Jan.8, 2014 for Hastings Banner classified ads Ottadnr 26th Edition Tuesday, Dec, 24th at January 2nd Tuesday, Be ZayNe Ronnie, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 29, 2013 at 9:53 p.m. to Crystal Peake and Zachary Antisdel of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Adam Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 1, 2013 at 8:35 a.m. to Roy and Tara Wise of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long- e/tfty Christmas Ty Jamison, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 2, 2013 at 8.29 p>m !o josj1 anj K^ia Ryan of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. and Aben Wlllim11 Leroy, foorn at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 3, 2013 al 8:57 a.m. to Megan Hildebrant of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. Joseph Patrick, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 5, 2013 to Charles an(] Carrie 'Diomas of Hastings. Weighing 7 lb^ 5 ozs an(j |g jnch. perfect es long. two ^reat &tore& on one Marriage Licenses Kendrick Daniel Cop|jn. Nashville and Melissa Stephan’0 Wc||Si Lakeland, FL. David Harvey' Dewitt, Hastings and Michele Lynn In ’ng, Hastings, cerate 118 N. Michigan, Hastings (across Iroin City Hull) 269-948-0118 : 5.00 OFF ANY [ PURCHASE OF Hours Mon.-Frt 10-7. Sat 10-5; Suh. 12 3 1 putnasA* 9>*t Cd’l aNjad It cCendod houra I OMMQMWt uto ftffM May IKK be necessary Ukc us on tacebOGk ticubook comrtMHMUneaHanjjm I ay <** or uMxm. Um* an> re CMMoraat �Financial FOCUS Furmshed by Mark D. Christensen ol’ EDWARD bv Elaine Garlock Pcrsisteni snowfalls have marked most days of this week Snowblowers and shovels were put to consistent use. along with thc vil­ lage snowplow l he forecast is calling for sunny days and ’’warmer” temperatures, if one can call lhe upper 20s and 3()> w arm. A house in lhe ‘XX) block of Sixth Avenue north of Second Street burned Saturday. It likely will be considered a total loss even though much of lhe structure is still standing. The Lakewood Community Christmas Basket project went off without a hitch Saturday. A few crews had lo make multiple trips but otherw isc there was sufficient help to make deliveries. 11clp came this y ear from the Lakewood High School basketball team. Most of the fellows were loo young to have their driver’s licenses, but they had plenty of brawn to help others with thc lifting. They also made some deliveries with adult drivers. Many of the men making deliveries w ere past 70 and some were past 80. Organizers received some last-minute calls for help. Fortunately a dozen extra boxes of fcxid had been packed and all w ere used. A total of 191 families were served. Sunday, lhe Lakewood Choral Society held its concert at Lakewood High School audito­ rium at 3 p.m. Due to thc blustery, snowy weather, attendance was less than full capaci­ ty. However, even (he chorus was lacking a dozen singers. The program included some well-known carols. Again the audience took part in the perennial “Iwelve Days of Christmas," aided by chorus singers who had props to assist lhe audience. They concluded with Handel’s “Hafleluiah Chorus.’’ Dr. Robert Oster directed. Joy French was the pianist assisted by Joan Osler. The ladies quartet What Four sang two numbers. Bruce Garlock of Big Rapids spent Sunday night at thc home of his mother after attend­ ing lhe Red Wings-Lightning hockey game in Detroit. He was joined there by his sister’s family, the Morses from Richland. Following lhe win by the Lightning team 3-0 they met with Brian Garlock in the VJP area of the arena for half an hour with escort in and out of the secured area. Brian is the videographer for thc Florida team. The chancel choir of Central United Methodist Church sang Sunday with flute accompaniment by Pastor Karen Sorden. The church will hold its Christmas Eve service Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. with lhe choir again singing under lhe direction of Ginny Kniisenga. the public is invited to attend. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church had its annual cookie exchange Dec. 12 in thc evening. Dr. Lola Haller presented a program on preserving memories. Roxie Hazel and Sue Elliott were the refreshment committee. The next meeting will be March 12. 2014, after a tvvo-month recess. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2014 Budget. The hearing will be held af the Commission Room located at 1725 West M­ 43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 9:15 A.M. on December 31. 2013. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. J NOTICE TO RESIDENTS i RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP FEBRUARY 12 MAY 14 AUGUST 13 NOVEMBER 12 MARCH 12 JUNE 11 SEPTEMBER 10 DECEMBER 10 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 6. 2014 at 7:00 PM in City Hal! Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of lhe Public Hearing is for thc Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an amendment lo the Code of Ordinance lo allow larger accessory buildings in residential zoning districts under certain conditions. Written commentswill he received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to lhe Hastings City Ckrk al the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Ckrk (lekphune number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Every day of Oltr livc. wc make assump­ tions. We assume that the people wc encounter regularly Wj|| behave in the manner to which we are accustomed. We assume dial if we lake care of our cars, the) will get us to where we want to g0* fact. we need lo make assumptions to bring order ,o our world. Bui in some pans of our life - such as investing - assutnptkms can prove danger­ ous. Of course, not q|| jnvestment-reiatcd assumptions are bad. But here arc a few that, al the least, may pnne to be counter-produc­ tive: • "Real estate win always increase in value." Up until the 200X financial crisis, which was caused, at least partially, by the "housing bubble? most people would proba­ bly have said that real estate is always a good investment. But since then, we're all more painfully aware that housing prices can rise and fall. That isn't to say that real estate is always a bad investment — as a relatively small part of a diversified portfolio, it can be appropriate, depending on your goals and risk tolerance. But don’t expect endless gains, wilh no setbacks. • "Gold will always glitter." During peri­ ods of market volatility investors often flee to gold, thereby driving its price up. But gold prices will fluctuate, sometimes greatly, and there are risks in all types of gold ownership, whether you’re investing in actual bars of gold or gold “futures*’ or the stocks of gold­ mining companies. • 7 can avoid all risks by sticking with CDs." Il’s true that Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offer a degree of preservation of prin­ cipal. But they’re not risk-free; their rates of return may be so low that they don't even keep up with inflation, which means you could incur purchasing-power risk. Again, having CDs in your portfolio is not a bad thing, but you’ll only want to own those Township Planning Commission will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise posted. I nM2„0 Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 Barry County Parks and Recreation Board and Chariton Park Village and Museum Board PUBLIC NOTICE A draft of the new Barry County Parks and Recreation Plan is available for public review and comment lor a period of one month beginning Monday, January 16, 2013. at the following locations: Barry County Administrator’s Office on the 3rd floor of the BarrY County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings; Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, Hastings: Delton District Library. 330 N. Grove, Delton, Putnam Public Library, 327 N. Main St., Nashville, and the Charlton Park Administrative Office in the Upjohn House at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings. The Plan is also available for view on the County website at www.barrcounty.org. The new five-year Plan is a guide to park, trail, and open space development. Community input will be accepted until January 15, 2014, through email directed at patksHarrycQU-^019 or in mail to Parks and Recreation Five-Year Plan, Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058. ’ CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR BIDS S'/i'.v u herth; gjv<n tint die Planning Commission of tin City of HaMnn” will hole a Public Hearing <m Monday. January 6. 2014 at । 7.W PM m City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. । iLi'lin/i, Michigan 49058. The purpose of thc Public Hearing 15 fur lhe Planning Commission to he ir cominuits and nuke a determination on an .naendin* nt lo the Code Ordinance tn lengthen the period of time for which the planning ( ommissfin nuy approve an extension of lime allowed for Iht commerictriicnt of construction of a facility following site plan approval. • Wnttrji ccinnitnl*. will bv rc<«;-.td on the ahme request al Hasting Cifv Hall. 20) Ea .Mat,- Street, IhAUngi. Michigan 49058. Bequest for inhi matron and or minute, ot hearing should be directed to flu- Hosting, City Clerk al jjmv lire Cifv will provide m-er .'.ir> r<4 n,Hable jsds jnd services upon five cbv notic* to Hastings I i’,v ci* r> (telephone number 269-94^-2468) or TDD cdl relay srrracs LhOo 649-3777. Thoinis E En;er> City Ckrk amounts that arc suitable for your objectives. "The price of my investment has gone up — I must have made lhe right decision.” This assumption could also be made in reverse — that is, you might think that, since thc price of your investment has dropped, you must have made thc wrong choice. This type of thinking causes investors to hold on to some investments loo long, in the hopes of recapturing early gains, or selling promising investments too soon, just to “cut their loss­ es.’’ Don’t judge investments based on short­ term performance; instead, look at fundamen­ tals and long-term potential. • "If I need long* term care, Medicare will cover it.” You may never need any type of long-term care, but if you do. be prepared for some big expenses. The national average per year for a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000, according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. This cost, repeated over a period of years, could prove catastrophic to your financial security during your retirement. And, con­ trary to many people’s assumptions. Medicare may only pay a small percentage of long-term care costs. You can help yourself by consult­ ing with a financial professional, who can provide you with strategies designed to help cope with long-term care costs. You can’t avoid all assumptions when you’re investing. But by slaying away from questionable ones, you may avoid being tripped up on the road toward your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen al 269-945-3553. ---STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Allria Gmup AT&T BPPLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. Genera! Mills General Motors' Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED JANUARY 8 APRIL 9 JULY 9 OCTOBER 8 ssumptions can be dangerous to investors NOTICE HfcATH ROAD, HASTINGS [ JONES Telemetry and Scada System Upgrades The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting scaled hlds for,h< pr°V‘ sion of professional services related to upgrades to thc cellule u’'cinC try and Opto 22 Scada system for lhe City of lUti^. heiliti'-'’ 'n l',e Water Division of lhe Department of Public Servju.< SpeCif,wl‘l>0S arc available from lhe office of lhe City Ckrk. 1 • ‘ Tlie City of Hastings reserves lhe right to rejrct any md waive any irregularities in lhe bid proposals, deemed lo be in the City’s best interest, price sidered l° *inUj biJ u^'pcl^' c“n Bids must be dearly mat krd on the outside of th.. 1 tpcWb1 ’ “Telemetry and Scada system Upgrades”, Rj ‘ J!.'5.1'*’ th*. Office of the City Clerk/Tritasurer, 201 E.ni $ ’ rostii’-£'- Michigan 4905b until 9i00 AM on Tuesday, which time they will be opened and read S Udry ^014 at *" TiiflCir,b‘^ Tree rings reveal ancient climate change by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters New Zealand include some quite old indi­ On a lark, when 1 was a college student, viduals. Using living trees and wood from I look.a class in field biology. It sounded buildings. Boswijk was able lo record the romantic, and I was young, so even though patterns in the wood going back to lhe it didn’t really make any sense for a geolo­ 1200s. . gy student to take thc senior-level class in Using wood found in old — even ancient another discipline, 1 was there bright and — buildings is a clever approach on lhe early on the first day of the semester. part of the tree-ring crowd. Here in lhe One week, everyone in the course walked U.S., dendrochronologists were able to date lo a grove of old hardwood trees near the the age of the Pueblo Bonito civilization in edge of campus. We had boring tools — New Mexico. They did this by matching drills with long, hollow bits — with us. The the old parts of living trees with the idea was to sink the bit into the trunk of lhe younger parts of lhe ancient samples in tree. When the bit reached the middle of the ruins, thus extending the record back in tree, we used a narrow spatula to extract a lime. thin dowel of wood from within the hollow ’ Happily, archaeological samples are not bit. the only ancient wood available. In parts of Elegant little samples such as these give New Zealand are swamps that preserve access to lhe life history of a tree as record­ kauri trees that fell into lhe muck and have ed in its growth rings. As every school child been sealed off from air. Using those sam­ knows, counting the rings tells how old a ples. Boswijk and co-worker were able to tree is. establish a record going back nearly 4,500 But some samples of trees can tell much years That’s a great record of local condi­ more than age. That’s because some trees tions over a long period of time, dating live in difficult environments. They grow back into what geologists call the Holocene best only when there is a good year in terms Epoch. of precipitation, temperature and the like, Anthony bowler, who works with so they have growth rings that arc quite Boswijk at New Zealand's Tree-Ring uneven. Some rings are thick, representing laboratory, specializes in looking at cli­ good years for growth, while others are mate change, vv ith part of his i ‘ quite thin from when conditions were lough how climate change has be interest being in for the tree. This means tree rings can tell tree samples. Specifically, n recordedmv some lhe of pat the­ us about variations in past weather and cli­ infofmation he can deduce from mate. terns ot tree-ring widths in New Zealand A lot of work has been done with tree relate lo Id Ninos — the recurring weather rincs in the Southwest U.S. Indeed, lhe patterns related to changing ocean temper­ whole science of what’s called den­ atures in the Pacific Ocean, Looking al the drochronology was worked oul in that ev idence of the wood samples, bowler has region in the early and mid-2()lh century. determined that Id Ninos in the Southern But since then, scientists around the world Hemisphere have been getting more intense also have used basic ideas about tree rings tn the past 500 years. We don't yet know to do several different things. . why that might Ik the case, but 'that’s lhe Earlier this year, National Geographic evidence given to us by the trees. Daily News ran a story about dendrochroIt s impressive what specialists can nologists in New Zealand. In the 1980s, a deduce from simple samples of wood, both researcher named John Ogden and his stu­ hvmg and ancient. It will be interesting to dents started what has become a truly sig­ see what other natural secrets can Ik decod­ nificant tree ring record. By matching the ed with the help of tree ntv-s thin-thick-lhin patterns of wood samples i. Pell,A (I (I/ lhe taken from kauri trees of varying ages, they ! •'*. >•<« rn*i,!<•</<„ ,1 ecologist started to establish a chronology for the c,',iZ T ni' local area. More recently, dendrochronolo1,1 "f gist Gretel Boswijk has been updating and V . . * ll,ld Natural R<•source extending that record. The kauri trees ol (/..iversin. �The Ha'Jimgs Banner - Thursday. December 19, 2013 — Page 9 fl look back al the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner J TURNING back the Don't get skimmed this holiday season PAGES Maj. Gladeon Barnes Look back at 1913 Here wc come to the year 1913. What will the Banner files for that year reveal that are not ordinary, everyday occurrences? Well, lo begin with. I don’t like that 13. Don’t tell me Jh,s is a foolish superstition. 1 know that, but I still don t like 13. I cannot explain why. 1 have sat at tables many times where there were 13. I have occasionally been the 13th to sit down at a table with that number. According to the superstition. I shouldn’t be here writing about it. But here I am. and I will soon be 93. President Wilson liked 13 and did some of his most successful work on Friday the 13th. I feel a little cheap when I own that I don t like 13; it never did any thing harmful to me. I don’t like. it. but I seem unable to cease my dislike. But we had a 1913 year. And what do Banner files say about it? Among many other things the following: January that year our government estab­ lished parcel post in this county and country. It was a good idea too, even in 1913. The Jan. 9 Banner that year tells of the annual meeting of lhe Windstorm Co. in this city. [Now Hastings Mutual Insurance Company.] Secretary D. W. Rogers was happy to report that the company now had over $1 million of insurance in force, and a fair cash balance on hand. In the Jan. 16 issue of the Banner, a com­ bined bakery and restaurant here took a whole page to invite all of our readers lo drop in any day the following week and see how clean the place was kept and how fine and clean the cooking for the restaurant. That was all right for a y ear with 13 in it, but I’ll bet the patrons didn’t see or know- and were never told where all lhe scraps came from that went into hash or meal loaf. The Banner of Feb. 18 had a good picture of Miss Minnie Mathews, who had taught in one of the lower grades of our city schools for 30 years. She was a (1882] graduate of our high school. She had taught more than 1300 (see that 13 comes up smiling again?) pupils in that period and was considered an excellent instructor. Many w ill remember her. I haven’t the record of her wages. I know she began at $250 a year, and I doubt if she ever received S450 a year. The Banner of Feb. 25 records the fact that Fred McNair had just returned from an extended trip to South America. He stopped in Panama, where they were working on the canal. He says it will be a long time before boats will pass through it. Mr. McNair was never married. In his later years, he seemed to have a passion of trying out new things. I remember that al a county, fair, he flew" up into the sky in an airplane which somersaulted and nose-dived. He said he liked it. too. The Banner of Feb. 25 also mentions the fact that Ed McPharlin of Rutland, and his wife had three children whose birthdays were noteu'orthy. One was bom on New Year’s Day, another on Washington’s birthday, and the third on the birthday of John L. Sullivan! The issue of March 6 says the City Bank has let the contract for (caring down its pres­ ent bank building and erecting a new struc­ ture, w hich stills stands. The builder must have done a good job, for there was not a crack in its walls, after 38 years. According to the Banner in March, a ter­ rific windstorm visited this county and state, doing much property damage. The Windstorm Co. in this city has been notified of numerous good sized losses. That will reduce a lot of the company’s cash, but it will also help to get a lot of new insurance. So Secretary Rogers was not complaining. Mention is made in the Banner of April 3, 1913 of the fact that the city has let lhe con­ tract for paving Jefferson and Green streets. Hold your breath now - I will give you figures from the Banner April 3 market “ " t You may think 1913 wasn’t so bad foMlte consumer, beel. live 3 to 6 cents per I dressed 6 to He per pound; hogs, live, P? per 100 pounds, dressed $8 to SI0 'urn t^nds; Sickens, alive llcents per would soon go broke selling hogs for that fig­ ure. For the year ending March 31. Hastings post office broke all records for receipts which were $20,970 for the year - over $2,000 more than in the previous year. Hint is about one-seventh of what they are now. The Windstorm Co. brought most of the increase. It was then the largest patron. Now the Manufacturing Co. pays thc most postage, with the Windstorm Co., second, and the Hastings Banner third. Banner, April 17: In a district high school oratorical contest, held Friday of last week in Grand Rapids, two Hastings students won first and second places. Amell Wolfe was first and Leland Holly second. The Banner of April 24 mentions a very startling discovery’ made by workmen in dig­ ging the basement for the new City Bank building. Il w ill be remember that to reach the bank office in the old building, one had to climb five steps. In the new. the level of lhe offices will be only a few inches above the level of the sidewalk, so the basement of thc new structure will be about three feet lower than the old one. While digging in the base­ ment, about nine feet below the level of thd sidewalk, workmen uncovered a well pre­ served skull and other bones. Dr. Lowry was summoned. He and others qualified to speak pronounced them the bones of an aged white woman, and believed that the hotly had been placed where it was found at least 50 years before die discovery was made. The former bank building was erected irr 1887 -26 years ago. There has been no report of any person disappearing in that 26 years. And the oldest inhabitants here could not recall any mysteri­ ous disappearance 50 or more years ago. records of the county mention no disappear­ ances between 50 years ago, 1863. and 1887. But there were lhe well preserved bones of a while woman. Please do not ask me how they got there! I couldn’t guess. The Banner that spring recorded many improvements in the business district, mostlyreplacing old buildings with new brick struc­ tures on Jefferson Street. According to the Banner of April 24, Ll. Gladeon Bames, well known in Hastings, a brother of Mrs. Chas. Potts, was recently noti­ fied that he was to be transferred to the Hawaiian Islands. That order was counter­ manded, and he has been ordered to attend a government school in Brooklyn, N.Y., lo study the manufacture of weapons for the U.S. Army. That was a lucky break for lhe U.S. Army as well as for Lt. Barnes, for he so mastered the making of weapons that he came noted as the inventor of cannon and the trans­ portation of heavy armament that he was given charge of that branch of the service and was made a general because of his outstand­ ing success. So the 13 in 1913 wasn’t so bad for that Hastings young man, was it? 'Die Banner of May 13 announces that Mr. and Mrs. Eben Pennock have provided in their wills that each will pay. from their estates, $10,000 for a hospital in Hastings to be called Pennock Hospital, if the building shall be erected within five years after both shall have died. Philo Sheldon, administrator of their estates, kept this money so well invested that, when lhe hospital was built it exceeded $25,000. The following might well happen in a "13" year. ’Die Banner of May 18 copied an article from the Kalamazoo Gazette. If true, the Gazette story might indicate the resurrection of Carter’s Snake, which disappeared from view after Sylvester Greuscl’s famous expe­ dition to destroy that monster reptile four years ago. You must be the judge about this Gazette article. It will be recalled that Greusel led his snake hunters all day into all of the surrounding territory. The snake was sup­ posed to have been frightened to death al that time. But the Gazette says that two fishermen from the Celery City went to Crooked Lake in Prairieville last Sunday. It says they were rowing toward shore, when one noticed a huge snake was closely following them. He 'wr . dressed 13 cents per pound; butter 3 tcxik an oar and struck at the reptile, which 0 r P^und; eggs, dozen. 16 cents; lani became furiously angry, k reached its head cents ptrt cents; pounces per into lhe rear of the boat and grabbed the hand pef ^mknts! The writer can remember of that foolish man. His companion came to bushel. bounty Treasurer Charles I:, lhe rescue and was about to chop the snake in two with the edge of one of his oars, when the talking * prominent Hope farmer. Cock;.'V„"about prices, he said: “I would snake let go and quickly raced away in the SjicaKHLihin„ bcllcr as a farJncr. than waler. According to (he Gazette both men nCVCr l ns if I could 6 cen,s a l>°Un<J Hve declared that snake was all of 1g fcet long, arising m’t . c waS living now. he would and almost as big around as a man’s arm. Can weight H e LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Miss Minnie Mathews you imagine a snake like that? 'I he injured man was hurried to a Kalamazoo doctor. He isn’t saying a thing. He may have thought that certain kinds ol liquid refreshments taken early in the morning into an empty stomach might make a fisherman able to see snakes 18 feel long and almost as thick through as a man’s ami. But both men declare they will never go to Crooked Lake again unless well armed. (To be tin finite} . . Trojan wrestling has a pair of champs at Grandville tourney Thornapple Kellogg scored victories in its first two duals of lhe season Wednesday at the Hamilton Quad. The Trojan varsity wrestling team topped Coopersville 63-18 and Comstock Park 51­ 23. “Having a relatively young and inexperi­ enced line-up, it was a little nerve-racking to not know how we would respond when lined up against another team for (he first time," said TK head coach Scott Szczepanek. “But, 1 have been very impressed with thc effort and intensity this group has put forth to this point. And we were able to capitalize in situ­ ations in a lot of matches to come away with two team wins." Jacob Gorton (.103 pounds). Ryan Gorton (112), Chris Poland (I I9)t Noah Torres (125), Patrie LaJoye (130). Austin Beardsley (140) and Nick Iveson each had two wins on the night. TK then took a short-handed team to the Grandville Challenge Saturday and came away with two individual championships as Poland took the 119-pound title and Krey won at 145. They were both 4-0 at the tour­ nament. Poland was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at lhe round-robin style tournament. Iveson and Jacob Kidder each won multi­ ple matches for TK as well Saturday. Bay City Western took the tournament title, with Grandville second and Detroit Catholic Central third. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. As the holiday season approaches, many of us are doing our shopping as usual bui with a little caution, since crimes such as identity theft continue to he prevalent. Shopping online, however, may be thc least of your worries, as a new crime known as "card skimming" is growing in frequency. l^ist month, on a drive across the state, I stopped in Howell to fill up my gas tank. I don’t use my credit card for purchases too often, but it was dark outside, and the weath­ er was cold and nasty, so I swiped my card at the pump to purchase fuel. A few days later, my credit card company contacted me to ask if I had charged $1,100 online for purchases from a marine supply company. I didn’t have to think long and hard before saying ‘No.’ The representative from lhe credit card company w ent on to tell me the transaction was declined because they could not provide an expiration dale, but minutes later another attempted purchase was made, this time at an online construction supply company in thc amount of $1,700. I took inventory of my w allet and my cred­ it card was still there. So that means someone stole my credit card number as opposed lo my actual credit card, and I hadn’t used it that week besides at thc gas station, leading me to believe there could have been a card-skim­ ming device on the very gas pump 1 had used. Card skimming devices come in various forms and are most commonly used to steal financial information from ATMs or gas pumps. They most often appear as small mag­ netic strips that are clipped to the machine, usually unnoticeable to the untrained eye. The criminal will then hang out nearby, waiting until a sufficient number of card numbers have been stolen. To combat the issue of card skimming, the Michigan House passed a package of five bills in October aimed at reducing this crime by making it illegal to buy, sell, possess or distribute card-skimming devices. While it is ■r currently a crime to steal someone’s financial information, it is not a crime to own these devices. A simple internet search will pull up hundreds ot listings for these available for sale. But thcre is no legitimate reason to have one ol them unless you plan to rob others of their financial information. By making this a crime and enacting penal­ ties, we can help root out the use of the devices altogether. The bill 1 authored. HB 5052, establishes penalties for those caught in possession ot a card-skimming device. All five bills were approved by the House and now await action by the Senate. Making it a criminal activity to use these devices cannot be signed into law soon enough, since, ironi­ cally. 1 was recently thc victim of such a crime. I feel fortunate that my credit card compa­ ny was on alert and the purchases were not completed. If I had used a debit card instead of a credit card, I could have been out $2,800 and right during the peak of holiday shop­ ping. 1 will keep pushing forward to see the bills that prohibit card skimmers pass the Senate and are signed into law. In thc meantime. I urge you to use caution, especially during the holidays, when making purchases at stand­ alone machines that utilize your financial information. CASH! Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Fann Equipment! R Pid-Cp I 7703 Kingsbury Rd-, Delton. Hl 49046 Phcna 26M23-2775 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REZ G PROPERTY TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY' OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at lhe December 11. 2013 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2013-145 was adopted. The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk. Robin Hawthorne. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. MI 49058, 269-948-2194, during regular business hours of regular w orking days, and at such other times as may be arranged. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE H 2013-145 ADOPTED: December II, 2013 EFFECTIVE: December 27, 2013 An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the re-zoning of the Mibiect oared located in Land Section 13 within die Township from the "RE". Rural Estates zonmg dSatiX the "MU”. Mixed Use zoning classification; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The Charter Township of Rutland Barry County. Michigan ORDAINS sfctom Rnonine of Property in Land Section 13 The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by rezoning from the "RE" Rural Estate zoning classification to the \<i t” M.tcd Ike zoninc classification lhe following described property in Land Section 13, locali h 1759 Heath Road Parcel b 08-13-013-010-00: RUH AND TWP BEG AT PT IN CBN OF nr m RD 153*’ 9 FT S AND 855.8 E OF NW COR SEC 13 3-9 FOR POB TH S 55 DEG 01’ E - n i Ff Til S 63 DFG 40’ E 515.2 FT TH S 57 DEG 40’ W 389.8 FT. TH S 52 DEG 10’ W 104 ? r th N 53 DFO 38’ W 193 FT TO CNTR OF CREEK TH N 36 DEG 22’ E AL CNTR OF CREEK 55 FT TH N 51 DF.G 02’ W 162 Fl AL SD CREEK TH NLY 360.8 FT Al. CNTR OF SD CREEK TO POB SEaiQM.il Severability l‘h • movisions of thia Ordinance ate hereby declared to be severable, and if any part of is declared Tnr anv reason by a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance, which shall continue in full forec and effect. SECTION HI Repeal id Conflicting Ordinances All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed MILLION 11 LlLxlmJUk I his Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption by the Township Board Robin Hawthorne Charter Township �Cue No. 13-85-CH-CH Nolle* of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on on Order Granting Plaintiff^ Motion tor Default Judgment and for Judgment of Forecloaure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Motion for Default judgment and lor Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Mch-gan signed and Med on October 31. 2013, in the case o’ Eaton Federa'. Savings Bank, Plaintiff v jwe J Honal and DenW M. Horvat, Defendants, Case No. 13-85-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court snowed the foreclosure of o mortgage granted by Jarrtio J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated peccnib<»r 15. 2003 and recorded December 30. 2003 at Instrument No. 1120068. Barry County Records, aga nst the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a pub'-c auction by or under the direction of Clerk'Shcrdf for the County of Barry lo the highest bidder at the mam entrance to lhe Barry County 8u;‘dmg. 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49055 on Thursday. January 0. 2014 al 1:00 p.m., local time. The 'Mortgaged Premises" are legally STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-28548-DE Estate of LAWRENCE LINWOOD ROSCOE. Date of birth; 10/03/1957. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. LAWRENCE LINWOOD ROSCOE. died 10/10/2013. Creditors of the decedent arc notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to EVELYN MIX. personal repre­ sentative or to both tho probate court at 206 WEST COURT. SUITE 302. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 and tho personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ol this notice. NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 EVELYN MIX 711 EAST MARSHALL HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 77502017 ^That part of the Southwest 1/4 Section 27, TIN. R7W Assyna Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as follow's- the West 6 rods in width of the following Parcel; commencing at the intersec­ tion of the Highway running in an Easterly and Westerly d rod on on sad Southwest 1/4 of Section 27 and lhe West Sed.on Ine of said Section; thence running South along said Section, 27 rods, thence East 30 rods: thonce North to the center of said Highway; thence Westerly along the center of sa d H.ghway to the p'aco of beginning. The Mortgaged Prem'ses, the address of which is 8020 Day Road Believuo, Michigan 49021, also include all right, title and interests he’d by Jam’e J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat as of December 15, 2003 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By. Sandra L Jas nski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Ccurt Street. P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan. Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 Date: November 21. 2013 O63i?co5 Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Evelyn Nap, a divorced woman and Jarard Ai'.ison. original mort­ gagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 14.2001. and record­ ed on January 4. 2002 In instrument 1072495, and ast.gned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association as ass gnee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand One Hundred TWontyEight and 80/100 Dollars ($86,128.80). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 2, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Mch gan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, desenbod as: Commencing at a point 389.5 feet North of the intersection of the West line of Cobb Road with the South I ne of said Section 2. for thc place of beginning, lhence West 330 feel thence South 132 feet, thence West 330 feet, thence North 264 feet, thence East 660 feet, thence South 132 feet to the place of beginning. . The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1981, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower wiil be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: December 5,2013 For more information, please ca'l FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Huis, M chigan 48334-5422 File #432007F01 (12-05) (12-26) GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Nancy S. Samis, a single woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 23. 2001 and recorded May 30, 2001 in Instrument # 1060558 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was ass gned to: Bank of America, N.A, by assignment dated July 9. 2013 and recorded July 29, 2013 in Instrument V 2013­ 009327 on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($37,821.52) Including Interest 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage and tho statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa'-d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1.00PM on January 16. 2014 Said premises are sit­ uated In City of Hastings, Barry County, M-chigon, and are desenbed as: The North 160 feel of Lot 5, Robert I. Hendershott’s 1st Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in L;bcr 1 of plats on Pago 59. Commonly known as 330 W State Rd. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a. In which caso the redemption peri­ od shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever Is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated: 12/19/2013 Bank of America, N.A. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestrvo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hflls, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No; 13-92016 (12-19)(01-09) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, p'ecso contact our office at the number l:stod below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by: Benjamin Ward, a married man and Bobbie J. Ward, and his wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2005 and recorded September 27, 2005 in Instrument # 1153439 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon fka Tho Bank of Now York, as Trustee for lhe Certificateholders of CWALT. Inc., alternative loan Trust 2005-66, mort­ gage Pass-through Certificates. Serios 2005-66, by assignment dated April 1, 2013 and recorded April 8, 2013 In Instrument # 2013-004876 on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho dato hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Forty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and SeventyFour Cents ($140,523.74) including interest 4.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute In such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County a! 1:00PM on December 26, 2013 Said premises are situated In Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 35. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE WEST 20 RODS; THENCE NORTH 16 RODS; THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 2112 Baseline Rd., Augusta Ml 49012 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from Die date of such sa.'o, or upon tho expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever Is lator; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: 11/28/2013 Tho Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Cortificateholders of CWALT, Inc., alternative loan Trust 2005-66, mortgage Pass­ through Certificates, Serios 2005-66, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Polest.vo & Associates, PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-90659 (11-28)(12-19) 7/542106 NOTICE to CREDrr0RS rafitleman Revocable In the matter of SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Doc. 9, 2013 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 pm AppiQYfld. Howard Lane. Ha^nL’t^jSL^diid 11-29-2013 having a corta n IrusFunJKw£ame of Phyllis H. Castleman Rovocabu T d°f Kmlment. and dated Juno 13. 2006, wh* decedent was the Settlor and Stephen was named as the trustee serving m the tiS?ornf nr as a result of tho decedents death. tlfn° 0< 0 Creditors of tho dero. , aMd of tho trust aro notified that all cl^?don‘ast tne docodcnt or against the trust w.it hX ?ga’2? barred unless pre­ sented to Stophen named trustee at 8159 George-Early RoM^ntarviHe. Indiana wilhnnot^mOn,hS *^Se daFe ol Ration of this Date. 12/12/2013 Robert L. Byington 269-945-9557 8059 Stephen Castleman 765-855-2922 330 77502570 SCHNEIDERMAN & rmpRMAN P.C, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATlONWE 0BTA,N ® BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions nr a mortaago made by CHERIE ROBINS anj uprne ROBINS. WIFE AND HUSBAND, to CmvORTGAGE, INC. SUC­ CESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP. INCfc wXgao dated April 4. 2003, and recorded on Annl 15. 2003, in Liber 1102074, on Page it garry County Records, M.chigan. on which monaaqe there Is claimed to bo due at tho dato hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Thirty-Three Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents (S87.033.86), interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and tho statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a saj0 of tho mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public vendue. At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 16, 2014 Sad premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 18. PIONEER ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 80. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo unless determined abandoned h accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from he date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure salo under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 6003278. the borrower will bo hold respons b'e to lhe person who buys the prop­ erty at tho mortgage fcxec'osure salo or to tho mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ClTiMORTGAGE. INC. SUC­ CESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP, INC, Mortgagec/Asslgnoo Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 FarJngton Hills. Ml 48335 CIT.000410 CONV (12-ti)(01 -09) 77542605 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FORTHAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld omount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by William M. Wassonaor aka Bill Wasscnaar and Tammy L. Wassenaar, husband and wife as joint tenants, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc, Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2003, and record­ ed on March 27. 2003 in instrument 1100994, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fannie Mao, a cor­ poration organized under iho laws ol the United Stales of America a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho dato hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Sovon Thousand Nino Hundred Thirteen and 63/100 Dollars ($167,913.63). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 2,2014 Said promises are situated In Township of Thornapplo, Barry County Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 1. Golden Bluff Estates No. 1. accord.ngto tho recorded Plat thereof In Liber 6 of Plats on Pago 4 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale. ’f ,b® !£*•£* is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Jud cature Act of 1961, =n?K° yCi60° 3278 the borrower will bo held ° h° person who buys the property at hnwTr T95 oroc!osuro sale or to tho mortgage dam®9in9 the property during tho redemption period. p H Dalod: December 5, 2013 For more information. M. FCJ(24a)593.i3H '*•«<> call: Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy S.A Farmington Hills, M chiZl b 0 . caoo Filo ,360487F02 9an «334-5422 (12-05)(12-26) 77532’37 Consent Agenda Pierce Cedar Creek payment in lieu of taxes Refund of cemetery plot Zoning text/map change foe Adjourned 7:15 pm * Submitted by: Deborah Jackson. Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpaucch, Supervisor 77M2375 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting December 10, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7.00 pm Pledge and roll call Seven board members present, 5 guests attended 2014 Budget Approved Resolution 2013-8 Election committee for 2014 Recycling center trailer 2013 Budget revision 2014 mooting schedule Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 8 30 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Monnell - Clerk Attested lo by Jim Brown - Supervisor nianud NOTICE QF.SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER EXEGUHOU Judgment was entered against Allan Voshell in tho 5th Circuit Court in Barry County, Michigan, in the matter of tho Gam Restoration v. Allan Voshell, Case No: 11-427-CK. The 5 Circuit Court issued an order of foreclosure ol construction lien In its Judgment dated February 14, 2013 in favor of the Garn Restoration against the real property of Defendant Allan Voshell. Accordingly, a copy of the Judgment with Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien was served on Defendant on February 14, 2013. Garn Restoration's Construction Lien had been recorded in the Barry County Register of Deeds as Document 201108260008024 Pursuant to tho February 14, 2013 Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien, Garn Restoration took an interest in tho following real estate located m the City of Nashville, County of Barry, and Stalo of Michigan, and legally described as follows: COM 968FT E OF NW COR NE 1/4 SEC 2-T2NR7W FOR POB; TH S 315FT. TH W 414FT. TH N 315FT.TH E414FTTO BEG. 2.99 ACRES +/- (10) Permanent Parcel #: 08-53-002-080-00 Commonly known as: 9475 W. Casgrove, Nashville, Ml 49073-9727 Pursuant to tho February 14, 2013 Order ot tho Barry County Circuit Court. Garn Restoration now possesses all rights to forocloso on such property. Notice is now given that on Thursday, January 9. 2014, at 1.00 p.m., at the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Ml, the loca­ tion of tho Barry County Circuit Court, located on the oast steps, (hero will be offered for sale and sold to tho highest bidder, at public sale, for tho pur­ pose of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on the Construction Lien and accompanying Judgment, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided by lav; and tn tho Judgment. The length of the redemption period will be four (4) months from tho date of sale. Dated: November 4. 2013 /s Anthony J. Szilagyi Anthony J. Szilagyi (P56473) Attorney for Plaintiff Gam Restoration The Law Offices of Anthony J. Szilagyi, PLLC 110 S. Clemens Ave. Lansing. Ml 48912 517-487-7000 77saien SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by DOUGLAS SARVER. A MARRIED MAN and REBECCA SARVER. HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2010, and recorded on January 7. 2011, in Document No. 201101070000225, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Six Cents ($105,793.06), including Interest al 5.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 2. 2014 Said promis­ es are located In Barry County, Michigan and aro described as: LOT 7 OF BLOCK 7 OF TAFFEE ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE­ OF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS; ALSO THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE WEST 17.03 FEET OF LOT 34 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 35 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 48 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such salo unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. II the above referenced property Is so'd ut a foreclosure salo under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys lhe prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgageo/Asslgnee Schne.dcrman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 JPMC 001995 USDA (12-05)( 12-26) ?75wz» STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26545-DE Estate of Kennoth H Dudley, Deceased. Date o’ birth: 07/01/1930. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decadent. Kenneth H. Dudley, d ed 08/30/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all cla ms aga nst tho estate will be forever barred unless presented fo John H Dudley, personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probato court a* 206 West Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings, M.chigan 49058 and tho personal representative within 4 months after the date of pub’.cation of this notice. Dato: 12/03/2013 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street. P O. Box 248 Hastings, M ctvgan 49058 (269) 945-9557 John H. Dud'.oy 10859 South Cobb Road Delton, Mchigan 49046 ’ (269) 830-8839 tj^.9 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amy Selles, a single woman, onginal mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2008, and recorded on February 14, "2008 in instru­ ment 20080214-0001372, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five and 46/100 Dollars ($62,965.46). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Fairhaven Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 45 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 19. 2013 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File #429217F01 (12-19X01-09) 775821M9 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond.tions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 14, 2005, ???J^Orded on Juno 29> 2005 instrument 1148767. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an ass-gnment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the r° V Onu Hunt"ei) Seventeen Sl’7^2161)We y ” 3nd 6V'00 Dol,a's Under the power ol salo contained in sard mort­ gage and tho statute rn such case mado and ore- ?»o’nhSaCnu^ ^hi" ^?t Mrd^evtt^^ry CoV^'L'" V"'“9a desenbed as:XyES i/2h'nr^h‘?an- “nd a,° Of Lot 7 Of Block 25 Of I H K< ? J 3 and a!f Village ol M.ddlevilie. areordmo'in5^dd'|iOn 10 the as recorded in I,be t 0. P?1 o ° p!al ,h0Il!0' County Records Pla,s- Pa9e 12. Barry tho datiTol^uch''Se°un|hart b° 6 mon,ns from donod in awoXnct *ban' wh,ch caso tho redomptX^S??00 3241a- :n from the dato of such salo. PCnod shaJI be 30 days Chapter 32°o?tho’ Rev.sed Jud°Cl?SUre sa,e und®r pursuant to MCL 600 3278 thn kC3 Act of 1961 • responsible to tho person V h^K°,rOworw,il be ho!d hnMm°n.qa3e ^rcclosuro saiG n?? ’h? pfOpfcnY at holder for damuqlna !hftd‘e or t0 lho mortgage redemption period Property during the Dated-December 19. 2013 For moro information nin PCX (249) saa-lS PlCaao^ Trott & Tron pq Attorneys For Serv.cer Farm:nXnhH!^!'J2ch oy ?? 200 Filo #395582F03 02-19){Qi-09) 4»334 5422 nsezscz �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday, Decotr.tx.r 19. 2013 - Page *1 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT CotT£l°'iU": S’* ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ,^CTOn ATTEMPTWE OBTAIN WILL BE U«S t\BFORMATION POSE. PLEASE CONTACT ano THAT pW’ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YnnA°FEICE *T military n,?^ARE IN active ATTN PURCHASERS-^ . rescinded by the forecioI?„ ’ Mlc maV bc that event, your dnmaX 9 mor10.rgcc. In «1 solely to the return^' he hl/1”" bc lhn"’ •tered at Bo " °. bld tenMORTGAGE SALE he , 'orMI' the cond.-ticns of a mortoao.. b^on ,n‘’d'’in and Joann Nelsen HuX~„h d<’?yOavo No'son mongagorfs). tn » ,°"9'00' dated July 2. foot, and inr„„LfSD- Mort9ageo tn instrument 1130763 ln Jul)’14- ?004 Michigan onwhrhm/k n Barry county rt»cords. . due at the date hereof m>° lh0'0 ?cla n,od 10 <*> Eighty-Eight Thousand E^h? H^Ji? fX”?”1 and 597100 Dollars (S18B.M4.59 FonV-Four be foreclosed by a solo 0| lhe of Snn■ me°' “ pu“'c '■endued lhe ptai ? M P^8nn % CU" COUr1 wrthin Ba"V Coun<y. a, 1.00 PM, on January 16, 2014 Ynnkil Q?m:S0STT af° S’:UQ,Cd Townsh.p of T' Barry Michigan. and are a«; 4 °‘ 01d Farm as record­ ed in Libor 6 of Plats, on Pago 22 of Barry County Records. -rhe redemption penod shall bo 6 months from tne date 0, such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys tho properly at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tno properly during the redemption penod. Dated: December 19. 2013 For more information, please callFC J (246) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 4833-1-5422 File i*430386F02 (12-19)(01-09) 77M25t2 NQT1CE.0EM0RTGAGEE0BECLQSURE.SALE This firm is a debt collector attempt ng to collect a debt Any information we obtain w.tl be used for that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by GEOFFREY J. SHEPHERD aWa GEOFFREY SHEPHERD, a single man (‘Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA. a federally chartered corpora­ lion, hawng an office at 3515 West Road. East Lansing. M.chigan 48823 (tne ‘Mortgagee’), dated September 30. 2004. and recorded in lhe office of Lhe Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on October 5. 2004, as Instrument No. 1135003. as amended by an agreement for reamortzation dated July 21. 2010. recorded August 2. 2010, as Instrument No. 201008020007180, Barry County Records (lhe ‘Mortgago’). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is tne owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date o’ this Notice tnere is claimed to bo due for principal and interest on lhe Mortgage the sum ol Two Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($231,436.76). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and a'l legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and ail taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of tho mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday ine I6tn day of January. 2014, at one o’clock in the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are dosenbed as follows: • Parcel 1: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 20. Town 1 North, Rango 8 West, distant Westerly 525 feet from the Northeast comer of said Section 20. tn tne center of Hobbs Road, and run­ ning thence South 660 feet; thence Westerly 665 feel parallel with Hobbs Road; thence North 660 feet to tne North lino of Sect.on 20 in tho center of Hobbs Road; thence Easterly 665 feet along the center of Hobbs Road, to lhe place 0! beginning. Parcel 2; Beginning at a point on the North Imo of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, distant Westerly 1190 feet from thu Northeast comer of said Section 20, in the center ot Hobbs Road, and running thence South 660 feel; thence Easterly 500 feet parallel with Hobbs Road; thence South 2015 feet mote or less lo Iho South line of tho Northeast 1/4 ol said Section 20; thenco Westerly 698 feet along said South I ne to the East 1/8 Imo of said Section 20; tnencc Norin 2700 feet, more or less along said East 1/8 I ne to the North Imo of Sect.on 20 in tho center of Hobbs Road; thence Easterly 201 feet along the center of Hobbs Rood, to the place of beginning Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments. and appurtenances belong ng or In any way appertaining to tne premises Commonly known as: 874 E. Hobbs Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 p.p 4Parcel 1: 08-09-020-031-10; Parcel 2: 08­ 09-020-031-20 Notice further g<ven that thc length of the redemption period will bo one (1) year from the dale of sale. If tne premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 tne Mortgagor Will be field responsible to the person who buys lhe premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo lhe Mortgagee lor damaging the premises during the redemption penod Dated: December I?, 2013 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Htltogonds WARNER NORCROSS f, JUDD LLP 900 Fifth TMird Center 111 Lyon Street. N W. GratidRapi^MI 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 9631403-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, II any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered nt sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made «n the conditions of a mortgago made by Haro'd D. Swainsfon and Karen D. Swainston. Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 11. 2004. and recorded on May 19. 2004 in instrument 1127847, and assigned by sad Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-AR2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2004-AR2 as assignee as doc­ umented by an assignment, in Barry county records. M.chgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Six and 73/100 Dollars ($153,706.73). Under tho power ol sale contained in sod mort­ gago and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, not.ee is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 9. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapplo, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: A Parcel of land in tho Northeast 1/4 of tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning at a pomt on tho East line ol said Section 18. distant South 991.82 feel from tho Northeast comer of said Section 18: thence South 328.2 feet more or loss along tho East Imo of Section 18. to the North 1/8 Imo of said Section 18; thenco Westerly 238 feet along sad 1/8 line, thenco North 328.2 feet more or less parallel with the East Ime of Section 18; thence East 238 feet at a nght angle, to tho pomt of begin­ ning the redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wh<h case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such salo. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Reused Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys thc property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption period Dated: December 12, 2013 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farm.ngton Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File 4084843F03 (12-12)(01-02) 77502319 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tne cond.tions of a mortgage mado by KASEY C. FLETCHER and CHANDRA E. FLETCH­ ER. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 11. 2009. and recorded on October 22. 2009, in Document No 200910220010389. and assigned by said mort­ gagee to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents (Si24.845.65), including interest at 5 250’ j per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wJl be foreclosed by a sale of Iho mortgaged prem­ ises. or some pan of them, at public venduo. At thc East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 9, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County. M.chigan and are described as PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 349.81 FEET ih??!Sr-THE N0RTH LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES ^EET 4000 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST SECT,0N 6; THENCE NORTH 89 BEGREEE 41 M|NUTES 06 SECONDS WEST HNF TScSIrPM^EL WITH SA,D N0RTH Htcc ™ NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 460.00 FEET ALONG SA'D WEST LINE TO THE PLACE O> BEGIN*HCMT DESCRIPTION OF 66 FOOT WIDE EASE0x0^ FOR ,NGRESS’ EGRESS AND UTILITIES* cA?I.?FTHE NW FRACTIONAL 1/4; SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ^SnLC0RNER 0F SECTION ™ thENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS east?49.8i FEET along the north line 8f SECTION G. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 33 00 FEET MR ALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 0 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF 1087H STREET AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE S 00 DEGREES On MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST .177 00 FEET PAR BBDEGREES^^^^ oJ DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS VJFST 66 00 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREESi 00 ^NUTFS on SECONDS EAST 427 FEET |PARALLELWlTB SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 66 00 FFF? ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE PLACF^I BEGINNING. The redemption penoS t° monthu from the date of Luch Falo un’B mlneo abandoned m accordance with wiari above referenced property <•, inifl ’ sale under Chapter COD of the M.ch!n-1n°c?2?n uw Uw5. undo, MCL 60O 3278.",lh'iPXoC,TS"S hdd lespontiblo to mo person who buys p," ,.n erty al Iho monger fo.eelosure sale or to i“ mSgaga holder lor oarnaq.nq tho property X™ ?l>o redempt.00 penod. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT GAGE ASSOCIATION Mong™^^ ZZSoZKW Schnederman & Sherman, P.C Drive. Suite 300 Farm.ngton itlfo LBPS 003366 FNMA (12-12)(O1-O?) n,™, 2 M^Xts 77: A . , Notice Sale TR,S F’^nt LECT A anCyT2? attempt ­ ing TO COLLET 0E USED FoKgRMATlON \VE OBTA’N coNTACT OUn Z^AT PUR. POSE. PJ-EASE ow IF YO(j An2FFlcE AT THE NUMBER ^tARY D(jtyARe >N ACTIVE ATTN FURCR^rcciosi^n may be rescinded by 1 dl)n13ges |f any In that event, you' lorn of th J. shall bc ,cnMORTGAGE mortgago J*™ made in the cond.tions o . onn.na| Dan;el M. Dowd, an umnajnjo RPg,r4fV a> nx)n9agor( |o Mortgage ElocfoJ Scptcmbor 4 2nQS7ys,0msMortgagee. = 2007 ,n inA;, and record­ ed on Sepl^’^'2 ’ od by sa d fc6?’20070921 ‘ 0002258. and a^-9 ass.nnep Ofn9a9ce to BANK OF AM.ERMi. N Apaqy county documented by an ‘’155-9nrnea!’oether® ‘SclanLdSfe Michigan, on which mortga^1 of Ty.o h’° bc duo at the SS0' %od be foreclosed by J J t fc( jaged promises. iSSisaF--" property and the ]n y 0. Consumers Po.vcr Company and 1 Non^D1 hwest ,ract>onal 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Rango 9 W()st fu^ ther described as. Beginning at the Soutno^. corner o» Lot 37 of the recorded Plat of St JfPo'nt, according to tho recorded Plat 5 G??* °' Pla‘s. Page 6, said Southeast corner o । J-o* 37 bema South 146.51 feet from the Northeast comer of sa.d Lo} 37 thenco North 51 degrees nvnutes East along the Norin s de of a road'^K 14 5® ,e0L thence North 57 degrees 33 minutes a-t,a«ng tho North side of said roadway. lrue pIaco of be9;°n.ng; running thenco No th degrees 51 mjnuies West 219.36 feet to the shore |;ne of Crooked Lake; thenco Northeasterly along $3^ shore line for 93 feet; thence Southeas.erly to a pomt on a I ne runn-ng South 57 degrees 33 m nutas West which is 85 feet from tho place ol beg.nn.ng, Barry Township. Barry County. M chigan The redemption penod sha'l bo 6 months from lhe date of such salo. urtess determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA GOO 324la. in which case U10 redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. II tho property is so'd at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Jud’cature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower w.ll be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure safe or to lhe mortgage holder tor damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated December 12. 2013 For mote information, please call: FC X (248)593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, M.chigan 43334.5422 File /.‘432892F01 77LS.T356 (12-12)(01-02) NOT1CE-QF. MQRIQAGE.SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage mado by COREY A ENGLE, a married man. to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2. 2009. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for tho County of Barry, and Stale of Michigan, on October 9. 2009. in rccofd 200910090010025 0! Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is claimed to be due at Lhe date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Eight-Four and 48/100 ($105,484.48) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in tho debt now remaining secured by said Purchase Money Mortgago. or any part thereof, whereby tho power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgago has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgago and in pur­ suance of the statute in such c«\se made and pro­ vided. the said Purchase Money Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo ol the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, al public auction, to the highest bidder, al tho Barry County Courthouse, cast door, 220 West Slate Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place ol holding the Circuit Court m and (or said County, on January 2.2014. at 1 ;00 o’clock Eastern Standard time in the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesa>d then due on said Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ est. legal costs, attorneys’ fees ancj a|S0 ony taxes and insurance that said Purchase Money Mortgagee does pay on or pnor to tho date of said sale; which said premises aro <jcscribed in said Mortgago as follows, to-wit; Commencing at tho Southeast corner of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 7 yye5t. {hence North 00°4T49" East along tho East line of said section 1104.14 feet to the place ol beginning; thence North 88’39'35" West 280.00 fOet; menco South 00J4T49' West, parallel with lhe East section line. 220.00 feel; thenco Soulh 88’39'35* East 273.00 foot to the centerline of West Lake Road; thence 86.44 feet along the arc of a curve to tho left whose rad'us measures 054.95 foot and whose chord bears North 5°20'35* East 88.41 feol. thence North 00 '41’49’ East along tho East |inQ of said Section 133.79 feet to the place of beginning. Assyria Townsh p, Barry County, Michigan Parcel No. O8-O1‘O19-O1O-4O Tho redemption period shall bo six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from tho date of such salu Pursuant to tho fa'f Debt Collection Practices Act, you are hereby advised that this notice is attempt­ ing lo collect a debt, and that any information obtained will be used against yOu If you dispute tnis indebtednoss W||hin thirty (30) days of your receipt o> th.s notice, you w.ll be pro­ vided with vonficatfon of Iho amount ow.ng. Dated-November 14.2013 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON * ^OORE, p.L.l C By Mark W. Garrison (P24068, Attorneys for MortgaO00 Business address 403 South Superior Stf*®! Albion, Michigan 49224-2135 foreclosure NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE The, firm is a d»ibt collector attempting lo co'iec! a This firm ir> a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any informal on obtained used for th s dflbt. Any information obtained will bu used for this purport? If you are in the M h'ary. please contact purpose If you are in tho Military. p*oase contact our off ee at mo number I s’.ed below. MORTGAGE our office at tho number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mao.-* in the conerf ons of SALE - Default has been made In thc conditions of a certam mortgage made by Gregory A. Sm'tn. A a certain mortgage made by G9o!fery Stevens A Single Man to Mortgage Electron^ Registration married Man and Stephanie Stevens. h-.» Wife to Systems, Inc., as nom;nee for Capital One Heme H&R Block Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, Loans. LLC its successors and assigns , dated September 16. 2005 and recorded Mortgagee, dal^-d September 29 2G06 and record­ September 26, 2005 in Instrument * 1153356 Barry ed October 18. 2006 in Instrument m 1171563 Burry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was • County Records. Michigan Sad mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to Deutsche assigned to. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, by Bank Nat.onal Trust Company, as Trustee for thc assignment dated Novembf--- 26. 2013 and suoseCertTicateholders of Soundviow Homo Loan Trust quent’y recorded m BanyCoyrty Records on which 2005- OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates. Series mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date 20Q5-OPT4, by assignment dated January 23. hereof tho sum ol One Hund'ed Sixty Thousand S>x 2009 und recorded January 29. 2009 m Instrument Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars and P hy-Four Cents » 20090129-0000785 cn which mortgage there is (5160.672.54) including interest 2.875'- per claimed to be due ut the dato hereof the sum of Onn annum. Under the poAer o< sate cor-.ta ned in sa d Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fiftymortgage and tho statute In such case made and Nine Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($128,659.46) provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago including interest 8% per annum. Under the power will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged prem­ ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute ises. or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit in ouch case made and provided, notice is hereby Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on January 16. given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a 2014. Said premises aro situated in Townshp of sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of Johnstown . Bany County. Michigan, and arc them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry described as: Lots 26 and 27 and Outiot ‘A’ of County at 1.00 PM on January 9. 2014 Said prem­ Fmeview Acres, Also all that Part of the East one ises aro situated in Township ot Hope, Barry half of the Southwest one quarter of Scctxjn 29. County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot 172 of Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Townch.p, Steven's Wooded Acres no 3. According to tho Barry County M.ch;gan, Bounded on tne South by recorded plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of the South fine of the Plat of Fmeview acres extend­ ed V/est. on tho North by tho North Line of Lot 26 of Plats on Pago 84. Hope Township, Barry County. Fineview Acres extended V/est and on the East by Michigan Commonly known as 8358 Chain • O the West line ol Fmeview Acres. Containing 3.81 Lakes Drive, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption peri­ Acres of Land more or less. Commonly known as od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, 106 Sweetheart Lane. Batt'e Creek Ml 49017 The unless determined abandoned in accordance with redemption period shall be 6 months from the date MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case of such sa'e. unless deform'ned abandoned in the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the accordance with MCL 600 3241 ot MCL 600.3241a. dato of such sale, or upon the expiration of the in which case the redemption period shall be 30 notice required by MCL600.3241a(c). whichever is days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) app’.es. If the ration of the notice required by MCL 600.324 ia(c). property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under applies. II the property is sold at foreclosure sale MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsi­ under Chapter 32 of tho Rcv.sed Jud'Cature Act of ble lo the person who buys tho property at the mort­ 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower win be gage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for held responsible to the person who buys tho prop­ damaging tho property during the redemption peri­ erty at tne mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mort­ od. Dated: 12/12/2013 Deutsche Bank National gago holder lor damaging tho property during the Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home redemption period. Dated: 12/19’2013 Bayview Loan Trust 2005- OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Loan Servicing. LLC Assignee 0! Mortgagee Series. 2005-OPT4, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates, PC. 811 South Attorneys- Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fife No- 13-91366 (12-19)101-09) 844-5123 Our Fde No: 13-81968 (12-12)(01-O2) 775&?SW Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ’ ‘ATth PURCHASERS: This salo may bo "( rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions ol a mortgage made by Donald Cordray, a married man and Lori Anno Cordray, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgago Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004. and recorded on January 27. 2004 in instrument 1121339, and assigned by sa d Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Two and 19/100 Dollars ($119,242.19). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and prov.ded. notice Is hereby given that said mortgago will be foreclosed by a salo of thc mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 16. 2014. Sa'd premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of High Bank Creek Bridge; thence North 479 feet to the truo p'aco of beg nn.ng; thence North 345 00 feel, thence East 200.00 feet; thenco South 345.00 leot; thence West 200 00 feet to the place of begmnmg. Sub ect lo an easement for ingress and egress by others over tho North 24 feet of the North 24 feet, together with an easement (or ingress and egress 24 feet wido from tho above parcel to B-rd Road over the following properly; the North 24 feet 0 the South 824 feet of tho West V2 0! the Southeast1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ol Section 26. Town 2 North Range 8 West, excepting therefrom that part of tno Southeast 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 of sa‘d Section tymg South and East of High Bank Creek Aiso except commencing nt the Northwest corner 0. H>qh Bank Crook Bridge and running to the on«-h«H Section Imo 160 rods more or loss; thence East lo me East Ine of said Section 26; thenco runn.ng South along tno East Section lino to the crook; thence Southwesterly along tno creek to the place °f The^edcmption penod shall be 6 months from i H ni «-uch sale unless determined abantho 0 " danc0 MCLA 600 3241a in Wh?ch case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days fr°IHho0 proofs sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act °- tSbl. । i-i MCI 600 397fl tho borrower w .1 be ho!J X (ne p-oporty a( redemplmn penod Dated December 1 J. U’13 For more information, please call FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For SofV^f - ,,0Q 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sfe ^0 Farmington Hills Mch gan -1833*. Filo #432506F01 (12-19)(O1-O9) nsa^iit 775d> NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is m default: Mortgago (the ‘Mortgage*) made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J. Jonker, husband and wife, us Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation. 0 M’Chgan banking corporation, w.th iltk fVidrQss.al Puns 5E.,Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated March th. 2005 and recorded on March 28. 2005, as Instrument No - 1143335. Barry County Records. Barry County, M chigan. The balance owing on tne Mortgage is $184,489.47 at thc time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of saio and no suit or proceeding at law or m equity has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE Hut cn January 23. 2014. 1:00 pm focal tme. or any adjourned date thereafter, tho Mortgage wilk be foreclosed by a sate at pubhc auction to tne highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (wh-ch is the bu 'dmg where the Circuit Court fcr Barry County' is held). Tne Mortgagee will apply tho sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on tno amount due al the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law: and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that roal estate situated in tho County of Barry. State of Michigan described as BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUAR­ TER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES CO SECONDS EAST 237 58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE. THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 965 21 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST. 377.95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST. 174.37 FEET THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES CO SECONDS WEST. 396 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST. 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS. G6 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE. DESCRIBED AS. COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER Or SAID SECTION 20. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 1.564.12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 890.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID CENTERLINE. THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 75 00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD. AND THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE Tax Identification Number 08-13­ 020-008-40 Thc redompt on period shall be Six (6) months from tho date 0! sale pursuant lo MCLA 600.32*10(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant lo the time frames provided for m MCL 600.3241a Mortgagors wnl be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tne mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for dam­ aging Ute property during tne redemption per od December 17. 2013 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49950) Attorney fof Mortgagee 333 Gndqo Street NW, Suite 530 G’and Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752 -1624 ;12 19)(0t-16) �Paqr t? - Thursday. December 19, po13 _ Thu Hastings Banner Tied hands leave no clear resolution to disturbing assault case by Doug VanderLaan Editor The frustration felt in even- comer of the courtroom Frida) was explained in two words: sentencing guidelines. '•This disgusts me.” said an incensed Barn Counts Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell’. Unfortunately, for Theodore Baker. 50. who stood bclore her as a convicted sex offender awaiting his sentence. McDowell hadn’t yet esen started her tirade against sen­ tencing guidelines. She was still talking to him. 'This is your third offense, and ii makes inc sick." McDowell continued. ”1 agree 100 per­ cent with the prosecution that you pick on vulnerable people. These unfortunate victims are so fraught or so limited in capacity that they can’t testify — and you get off on a deal like this. “It's disgusting ” Thc deal that Baker got off on. thanks to federal sentencing guidelines designed to pro­ vide uniform sentences for similar offenses, was a fixe year probationary period and a year in jail for thc third-degree sexual assault of a local young woman who, prosecutors say. was just the type of traumatized victim to whom McDowell was referring. Because his victim was unable lo testify against him. Baker was able to plead guilty to the less egregious offense of assault to commit sexual penetration, thus avoiding a court trial and a possible penalty that, because he’s now a three time habitual offender, could have put him in prison for 30 years. Thc inability to charge Baker with the more serious offense grated not only McDowell but also local police officers and the Barry County prosecutor's office — all certain that Baker is capable of committing yet another grievous offense in the future. -It’s not new." said Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt of Baker’s tar­ geting methods. -Most sex offenders prey on and groom people who they perceive won’t tell, either out of loyalty, through manipula­ tion. or because of out-and-out threats against them. This guy stands out because he chooses adults who would have a hard time coming to court. “It still would have been a gamble for him if the case still went to court [to be tried), but we still got quite a bit out of it.," said Nakfoor-lYatt. referring to lhe long list of pro­ bation requirements that McDowell ‘imposed in lieu of the greater prison lime that sentenc­ ing guidelines would not allow. "It 1 had my way, I'd depart from thc sen­ tencing guidelines, but l*d go upward." .McDowell lectured Baker. "I’ve done these kinds of cases as a prosecutor, as a defense attorney, and now as a judge, and 1 believe exactly what you did here was to target a vic­ tim. “It’s an awful situation for a victim to be in, for a prosecutor to be in, and for a court to be in. You deserve to go to prison for lhe rest of your life ... but I feel I’m bound by the sen­ tencing guidelines. I would not want this to go lo trial [on an appeal of a sentence outside established guidelines] because then there’d Theodore Baker be a chance you could go scot-free. Terms of the probation that the prosecution requested and McDowell approved had even the Baker defense feeling Irustration.* Following thc completion of his one-year jail term — 80 days of which has already been served - Baker was ordered by McDowell to complete a five-year probation period in which he is to have no contact with any person under the age of IS. including members of his immediate family ; no contact w ith vulnerable adults, which include the eld­ erly and the disabled; and no attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, the last condition requested by Assistant Prosecutor Jessica Payne. -He uses them to size up people," charged Payne of the alcoholic recovery program’s meetings. "He’ll have to find treatment through other avenues." As u handyman contractor. Baker was also ordered to not perform construction jobs within any home where elderly or handi­ capped persons are present, including adults and anyone under the age of IS unless approved by the court. He also was ordered to have no contact with thc victim or enter property belonging to lhe victim or lhe vic­ tim’s family. Though he reminded the court that the plea agreement also meant concessions on Baker's part since, in accepting the agreement lo not go to trial, "we will not tell our part of the story," defense attorney James Goulooze enlisted a vigorous protest of the probation conditions that McDowell imposed on Baker. "In response to the no-contact order with the handicapped and lhe elderly, how do you define and enforce something like that?” chal­ lenged Goulooze. "What is elderly.’ How does he know who’s handicapped? It’s all too broad, and it’s not something the court is pre­ pared to enjoin. "I’m surprised lhe prosecution didn’t insist that he can’t go to church because those arc the types of people that you find in a church. Maybe you could put a microchip in his head." McDowell was ready with a response to See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. Goulooze’s last SIJ ■ "That’s Probably n^.l<uch a *»d idca’” said the judge, to wbjch s J(kV,c shot back, “I won t live long Cm, to see it. but Mr. Baker might. • • Particularly vexing lo Goul«>“ was that MdXnvell s „„ Muirelnents exlend to Baker sownf,mj •■This is a Inai) jjughicr is soon going lo have a cIli|(1 . ha, other grandchil­ dren. Il's unnecessary: - ojeadcd Goulooze. "That makes me fif that much better knowing that he’s nm toing victimize his relatives." retorted paync "I don’t think he has any boundaries “ 5 McDowell relented (,vcrTuling Payne's insistence, but requir’inn that visits with underage family members be under the courtapproved supervision of another adult. Payne appealed that the .supervisor not be a family member. "That person is goi to have to make a specific request Of t|ie court." ruled McDowell. "Ik- can make a motion [that he be allowed a visit], blu bc*s going to have to make that motion, and somebody better be here as a supervisor for the court to approve." Given the rigid probation restrictions as a replacement for a hoped-for longer prison sentence, prosecutors expressed satisfaction in Friday’s' final ruling. "He didn't really gej away with anything," summed up Pratt, the county ’s chief prosecu­ tor. "There’s supervision, people are w atching him now. I don’t have a lol of confidence that he’s going to follow the rules of his probation, but. if nothing else, the awareness is height­ ened now." McDowell’s parting words to Baker, who declined the opportunity to speak during Friday’s court proceedings, may have provid­ ed an even higher awareness. . "If you do one thing wrong on probation," McDowell vowed.•’you're gone." Mt©n schools go into brief lockdown Delton Kellogg schools went into a brief lockdown mode as a precaution Dec. 13. , /Vxnrdujg.to.polift, someone in die com­ munity reported I) .icrhcurd people talking al a gas station in Prairieville about an 18year-old male with i gun possibly going lo the schools in Delton. Thai alleged threat was enough for the schools to take precautionary measures and go into a lockdown mode for a brief time. 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The rancorous start, apparently, had a satu­ rated effect on a morning that extended into afternoon as the board discussed reviving consideration of thc vanquished Farmland Preservation Ordinance; a final fiscal year budget amendment; a possible cost overrun at the sheriff’s department; and an extension of County Administrator Michael Brown’s con­ tract. "We’ve had a number of iterations of this proposed ordinance submitted to you over lhe years," said County Planning Director Jim McManus with a touch of understatement as he presented his revised edition of a 2011 draft of a rewritten ordinance that was origi­ nally adopted by lhe board in December 2002. "I tweaked the basic document based on discussions you have had previously." McManus pointed out that his revised edi­ tion of the ordinance would establish lhe county planning office as overseer and would eliminate open land preservation from the purview of the ordinance. "It’s your choice as to how you want to proceed," said McManus before adding a bit of urgency. "We have had a property come under this prognun, and it has to be moni­ tored. "I don’t see state monies coming in to pro­ mote thc program and I don’t see develop­ ment creating a need for an extensive pro­ gram for thc next five to seven years," he con­ tinued. "But wc do need to have something on the books to be prepared for anything if something docs come up." That’s when Tuesday's case of amnesia struck. Given thc original agreement adopted by the board in 2002, an amended ordinance written in 2005, the suggested rewrite of the ordinance in 2011, and McManus’ 2013 ver­ sion presented Tuesday, Commissioner Ben Geiger posed the summation c/uestion of the discussion. "Do we even know what’s currently on the books?" asked Geiger. "I don’t think we do." Commenting from thc audience. Conservation District Executive Director Joanne Barnard said computer discs of the 2005 rewrite may still exist, though the loca­ tion may be undetermined "It’s what you have right now, so you should know what you’re working with," said Barnard. Agriculture Preservation Board member Paul Wing responded to a question from Stolsonburg that he had a hard copy of the ordinance but not in electronic form. "I would like to see what we have in place," commented Commissioner Joyce Snow. "We need to make a decision on this,” to which Geiger agreed that "we’ve debated this a long, long time.” Based on initial comments, commissioners may be debating this issue again for a lengthy period. “I will never vote for something that does­ n’t have open land preservation as part of it," warned Commissioner Jim Dull. "If we don’t take steps to protect open land, we might as well flush Barr)' County right down the toi­ let." Dull also objected to the McManus revi­ sion that would eliminate lhe county boardappointed Agriculture Preservation Board, duties of which, in past discussions, w ould be part of planning and zoning department responsibilities. "We’re barking up thc wrong tree if wc get rid of the advisor)’ board," said Dull. "Either we’ve got to hire someone or take on the advisor) board that doesn’t cost us a dime." Dull was soon corrected that lhe agricul­ ture preservation board is not an advisory body, that it is empowered to make entry decisions to the land preservation program. DeYoung, in an attempt to re-focus the need to address the issue, quoted from a June 6 Banner editorial. “Fred Jacobs [Banner publisher) and 1 don’t agree on everything," DeYoung began, "but in the Banner editorial, he stresses that this has been a historical issue that goes back to the 1980s. Development may not be occur­ ring now, but that doesn’t mean lhe need (to plan for it] won’t exist in lhe future." “We’re trying to get to the finish line,” con­ cluded McManus. . . Stolsonburg agreed, but added. ‘ We on want to get there before we're ready. Further discussion is expected at upcoming meetings. . . A mix of tedium and confusion continue with budget amendments presented by Brown and. in some cases, questioned in excruciat­ ing detail by commissioners. Of added con­ cern wn.-, a charge made b) audience member Jack Miner that the sheriff’s department budget has come in over budget for the sec­ ond consecutive year. Miner’s concerns ranged from funds in Sheriff Dar Leaf’s budget that carry surplus­ es, additional funding sources that come to Leaf’s department from outside of the county, and concerns with thc sheriff’s practices of inmate housing and its costs, the presence and upkeep costs of armored personnel carriers, and thc size and cost of a special deputy force that. Miner charged, numbers between 50 and 200 volunteers. "I wish I would have had these questions ahead of time so I could have provided a clear response," said Leaf when offered by Stolsonburg the chance lo respond, i-caf pro­ vided several examples of frugality within the department and also maintained that it was lhe definition of thc fiscal year that made actual budget surpluses appear to be deficits. "Every January we start out with what we’re getting for the year, how much we have to spend.” explained Leaf in a telephone interview following the meeting. "We also have what we call a ‘13th month’ which is just lhe period at thc end of the fiscal year where expenditures and revenues come in from December. "The ‘sheriff’s budget,’ beginning in January, was $2,629,577. By lhe 13th month we found that we spent $2,574,912 — we had $54,000 left." Leaf pointed out that further confusion comes when considering that the sheriff’s budget is one of five department budgets, thc other large one being the jail budget. In thc past reporting year, the jail budget did have an overrun of SI3,485. When the two budgets are combined, however, the total result is a $41,179 surplus. The current year. Leaf warned, though, will be close. "Michael Brown brought to the board some of the budget woes we’ve been having; some costs are up more than I(M) percent over two years ago," conceded Leaf. “But two years ago, we were averaging 60 to 62 jail inmates per day. Now we’re averaging in the 90s, plus housing out more in other counties because we don’t have enough room." Leaf pointed out that housing an inmate in another county jail costs $128 per day. Currently. Barr) County has 20 outplaced inmates. “Were you aware of Jack Miner's questions before you came here today?" asked Commissioner Howard "Hoot" Gibson. When informed that Ixaf wasn’t, Gibson said. “1 feel you got ambushed." Brown, too. was ambushed after a fashion when, during a report on his evaluation that commissioners clocked with a 95.6 percent rating (on a 100-point scale), thc board insist­ ed that Brown accept a 1 percent raise. The increase, after several years in which he chose not to receive a raise, will place Brown’s salary at $101,322 for 2014. In oilier business, the board: • Recommended for approval al next week’s official board meeting bylaws for the Community Corrections Advisory Board and an adjustment to lhe. Office of Community Corrections’ budget permitting a transfer of funds designated to salary and wage costs to contractual services, allow ing for the place­ ment of a male drug technician lo provide in­ office drug testing. • Received lhe last of proposed animal shelter policies and procedures and directed Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman to compile the final version of approved changes into one document for final approval. • Recommended approval of a comprehen­ sive budget amendment involving line-item adjustments for revenue and expenditures in more than 35 department and special project budgets. 1 J • Recommended approval of the ">013 budget year surplus to be transferred to the ''"J/ x’rdil,a Process and buildmg rehabilitation funds. •Recommended approval to continue a nrov i|C‘v‘" Bany C')ll'“> L!,,ilc<l Way provide Veteran., Affairs Services for Bam County m2OI4 at an annual cost of $2<Ct™. lhe board's customary Tuesday me-One has been moved to Monday. Dec ">3 be in -g a. 9 a.m. in the board's meet^ SItatingl rounhouse- 220 W. State St. in Saxon Sports Shorts B-Tcum Wrestling lhe Hastings B-Tcam was 1-1 in duals Wednesday, falling 46-30 to Climax Scotts and beating Portage Cential’s B-Tcam 5-21. Winning two matches for Hastings were Justice laimance, Billy Smith, Alex Traister and Raiden McCleod. Winning one mutch were Duane Kissenger, Noah Lumbert, Derek High. Jacob Dunn and William McKeever JV Wrestling Kip Beck, George Murphy Austin He.dy and Nobcito Hernandez won JV matches for lhe Saxons at Otsego Wednesday. •"'ee Friday at ^1!'’’ lll!,t Perfom>- tamaiKv at 119 with Justin >4,). Kip Beck l>s !<> .?' v "'aZnc ^'^higcr Smith 130 . lom.nv n S"'clkcr '25. Billy '"!'h Jc™" D I3-S ■ IJerek McKeevci 171 r>?. .n?e William lister |«9 and o •215, Alex "mnin.e their weight M>;eieod 2X5 all "«ing second1 „ n7S' >^'■e John Devos, s, ,1,e De'in Planck ) 5 ' 1,Xoal1 Lumbert 140, Devin G«rge Murphy 285.' "crn'"ldez 215 and �five months . •» jcirn wi|| |di<>n of ^“^nded also « a. <>«l‘ ,x“ in mcni and P-irl,‘ program. H” " Dustin Lee-Thomas Pri.„ jrteaded guilty to failing 1„n'' 24' Nashville offender. Ik- was sc,.ten.J n8"'" « « sex' County Circuit Court t„ k 11 m *Barty eroltt tor two days sen ed u ,7’. *n J311 "ilh ordcrevl to pay S1 ln “Mition, he was 1 r,nes and costs Chnsttne Sue DdnU>4S Ha , gutlty Nov. 13 to opemting Pleaded lab involving methamnhe,, ■maintai"ing a sentenced Dec. 11 in cLu5W,fte- She Was Amy McDowell to )-> 50'*1.11* b*> Judge credit for 16 days served Th' ^* "* -*3'1 w'l,> of her jail sentence will u, ast six months successful completion of lUs**ndcd “P™ entering into the adult <il. ,on and w«<h While in jail. Danis was £ f°UtJ fWim. cognitive behavior lherinv ,d 10 aUcnd abuse therapy. She ,? atld Sl,hstance Alcoholics Anonymous“'or10'^ “"Cnd Anonymous meetings fiv« . Narcotics and complete day rcnort; ,mcs P01" Wctdc office. She also must sen. PJ° lhe probation bation. °inUS strve ^6 months of pm wX.£ieUraNohvam6toJr- sexual conduct in the fourth i 20i tO cnm,naI cnmmal sexual conduct in the fust decree was dismissed by the proscculi a„o^ Gntnlham was sentenced in Batry County Cueutt Court by Judge Amy McDowell Dec u- hen,cn?c<1 10 six months in jail wt*h cred t for one day served. The remainder of his jail sentence will be suspended upon Nashville man reports theft of weapons successful completion of probation. He was ordered to sene IS months of probation and pay $798 in court lines and costs. Joseph Carl Miller, 24. Shelbyville, plead­ ed guilty Oct 16 to four charges, including stalking, identity theft, unauthorized access io computers and unlawful posting of messages. He was sentenced Dec. 5 in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail each for stalking and for the unlawful message posting charges. He was sentenced to serve 23 to 60 months in prison for lhe charges of identity theB and unauthorized access to computers. AH sentences will be served concurrently. Three additional charges of using a computer to commit crimes, unlawful message posting, and illegal use of a financial transaction device without consent, were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Miller must pay $366 in fines. Verbal argument lands woman in jail A reported of a verbal dispute Dec. 9 led Hastings police to lhe arrest of a 25-yearold Hastings woman on an outstanding war­ rant. Officers were called to the 700 block of East South Street where lhe argument was taking place. Thc woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. . A 29-year-old Hastings man was arrested after crashing into thc rear of an ambulance Dec. 13. The driver’s license had been sus­ pended and he was booked into the Barry County Jail on charges of operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended, second or subsequent offense. The accident happened al the intersection of South Hanover and East Grand streets in Hastings. The ambulance was a Lansing Mercy Ambulance that was stopped at the inter­ section when the driver crashed into it. No one was injured in the accident. Feuding neighbors warrant police involvement Hastings officers were called twice to an incident involving neighbors in the 400 block of West Walnut Street Dec. 15. One person complained that lhe neighbor was blow ing snow against the side of lhe house. Police checked the area and could not find any evidence of snow being blown against the home. Before police left, the com­ plainants were yelling profanities. Police were called back to the same area where the neighbors were yelling and swearing while there were children playing outside. A report will be submitted to thc city attorney for disorderly conduct. Speeding driver catches attention ot officer A Barry County sheriff’s deputy stopped , ■,„.,.d,n« vehicle Dec. 7 on Brown Road the utierseelion of Usbonie Road. in Carfion Township- The driver admitted to having had 11 feW d"nk' Pn°r 10 driV‘nE' <-»un ’* 1,1 fine-, and costs. Sloven hd-' pleaded guilty » ' of deli,c "'S house. An additional was <1 man,,, facturc ot m in' '.v Hovinga u hy the '"lto Luca, Chri>^*n Delton, pleaded guilty stri|en J.ng a )ab involving meth. c»un . Dec. 5 m Barry County Circ |q ^.Judgc Amy McDowell to 30 1 d months in prison. He 7s ,f^ered to'"6’ already served .» addititS ? 98 court fine, and cod• qnd |)t) "•> charge of assault. «s,st,1n?r‘'" judge said X "8 JUMice was dismissed. I h Would not object to boot camp f<” Jon Paul Lehman- 3»- Woodland, pleaded guilty Oct. 30 ».’ Cj “ sentenced Dec. 5 i" Bony County ^ Cou„ ,o 12 David Kenneth Kasiewicz. 41. Kalamazoo, was sentenced recently in Barry County Circuit Court to 24 to ISO months in prison on a charge of selling adult-related misbranded drugs. Kasiewicz was given credit for 57 days served in jail and will pay 5698 in court costs and restitution. An additional charge of larce­ ny was dismissed. months in jail *‘lh c m 6 days already served. In addition, h erve 60 months of probation and P3> •’ 8 ,n court costs and fines. He is « £C* c ’ mental health assessment and tn-*1 . Commended and attend cognitive ’Or therapy while in jail. An additional conspiracy to commit arson was dissed. . Steven Ray Ruthruff, 29, Hastings, pleaded guilty Oct. 30 to a charge of operating and maintaining a lab involving methampheta­ mines. He was sentenced Dec. 5 to 12 months in jail and 36 months of probation. The last Robert Eugene 5 • Cloverdale, plead­ ed guilty Oct. 30 to operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He was sentenced Dec. 11 to three months in jail Wllh credit for 64 days served. In addition, he must serve 36 months of probation. He will be ordered to wear an alcohol-monitoring dc™^J°r 90 days after jail release and attend AA Na three times per week. While in jail, Lee must obtain cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse therapy and complete cognitive behavior therapy after his jail release. An additional charge of oper­ ating a motor vehicle while impaired and operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended were dismissed. After conducting sobriety tests, the officer arrested the 38-year-old I-ake Odessa man for operating a motor vehicle while intoxi­ cated. The incident occurred about 2:46 a.m. A Nashville man reported a break-in to a home on Guy Road in Maple Grove Township. The man went to plow* the drive and found thc rear slider door smashed in. He reported a shotgun and a crossbow taken from inside the home. The home is being renovated, and the man told police he was last at the home Dec. 13. When he returned Dec. 14, he discovered the smashed door and missing items. Driver hits ambulance - M,,|, Break-in reported in Castleton Township A 72-year-old man reported a break-in al his residence on Devine Road in Castleton Township Dec. 15. The man told police he left the home about 1 p.m Dec. 14 and dis­ covered the break-in when he returned the next day. /According to a police report, thc suspect entered the home and removed a combination safe and lock box from a clos­ et. The estimated value of the items taken was about $200. Crash leads to drunk driving arrest A Hastings man called police about 2:20 a.m. Dec. 13 informing them a truck was in a creek along a ditch in front of his home in the 3000 block of North M-43 Highway. When Barrj County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found thc driver standing near the truck. While investigating the accident, the officer detected an odor of alcohol from the driver and conducted field sobriety tests. The driver admitted to having several drinks prior to getting behind the wheel. The 27-year-old Hastings man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Trailer reported missing from Dig It Inc. The owner of Dig It Inc. reported theft of a trailer from lhe business on South M-37, Hastings. The owner told police he was going to sell lhe trailer, but could not locate it. The company specializes in burying cable, gas lines and other materials by using directional bore drilling machines. It has several trucks, trailers and equipment at various job sites. The owner said he has not been able to locate the trailer and wanted to file a police report. The trailer is valued between $1,500 and $2,000. 'Die incident was reported to police Dec. 13. Traffic stop highlights outstanding warrants Hastings police officers initiated a traffic­ stop in the 100 block of East Blair Street Dec. 9 that led lo thc arrest of one man. The driver told police he had a suspended dri­ ver’s license and no insurance. Police also learned he had two outstanding arrest war­ rants for failing to appear in court on other traffic-related charges. Officers also found what they believed was methampheta­ mines. I he driver was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. 13 Tne Hasting sBanner Thursda/ Ojcen»bcr 19. 2013 distniwd. it for one day served, l he lint nine months ol her jail sentence w ill be suspended upon suc­ Joshua Michael Wagner. 26. Middleville, cessful completion of probation Jone* i" t° was ,'cniemvd in BHrrs County Circuit Court serve 36 months of probation. She also mu-1 Hc or(k,.,.d Ix.c, pay $1,198 in court costs and fines and w as for probauon 12 to serve 58 dajs h, jaij fnr t|)e original ordered to obtain her GLD or high school diploma, submit to drug screening three time* charge of domestic violence and 90 days in per week, attend cognitive and behavioral jail for the original charge of possession of counseling, and /\A or NA five limes per marijuana He was given credit lor 58 days ordered lo continue 12 week. Work release will be allowed it verified served. He also by probation and approved by thc jail. An months ot probation ns onmnalk ordered in additional charge of possession of meth was February 2013. April Lynn Krebs. 33, Delton, pleaded guilty Sept. 26 to a charge of operating and maintaining a lab involving meth. She was sentenced Dec. 12 to 12 months in jail with credit for three days served. The last three months of her jail time will be suspended upon successful completion of probation and adult drug court participation. She must serve 36 months of probation, pay $1,948 in court fines and costs and attend AA/NA five times per week after her release from jail. Krebs must attend cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling while in jail. Charles Ray Vogel, 31. Kalamazoo, was sentenced Dec. 11 to 13 to 180 months in prison each for two count* of fleeing police and assault and resisting police. He also was ordered lo pay $266 in court fines and costs An additional charge of assault with a weapon was dismissed. Edward Duane Reese. 39, Nashville, plead cd guilty in September to a charge of operat­ ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing serious bodily injury. He was sentenced Dec. 12 to six months in jail and given credit for 13 days served. He also must serve 36 months of probation and pay $3,698 in court costs and restitution. Judge McDowell said she will allow work release if verified by probation and approved by the jail. She also ordered Reese to attend AA/NA five times per week upon release from jail and wear an alcoholmonitoring device for 90 days after his jail release. /\n additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license had been sus­ pended was dismissed. Bryan Daniel Elwen, 31, Delton, pleaded guilty in November to failure to register as a sex offender. He u'as sentenced Dec. 11 in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail with credit for 23 days served. He also must sene 24 months on probation. He was ordered to pay $798 in court fines and costs and must not to have any contact with anyone younger than 18 years old except his own children. Additional charges of failure to reg­ ister as a sex offender and violation in a stu­ dent safety zone were dismissed. Jeffery Duane Whaley, 30, Delton, pleaded guilty in October to a charge of failure to reg­ ister as a sex offender. He was sentenced Dec. 12 by Judge McDowell to serve five months in jail with credit for 32 days already served. His sentenced is to be served concurrently with a sentence already imposed in Ionia County. He also was ordered to pay $598 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of failing to register as a sex offender was dis­ missed. John William Elkins, 54, Hopkins, pleaded guilty Oct. 30 to a charge ot having a loaded firearm in a vehicle. He was sentenced Dec. 12 lo 30 dhys in jail w>th the sentence being suspended upon successful completion of probation. He was ordered to serve 12 months of probation and pay $798 in court costs and fines. He also was ordered to forfeit his weapon. Additional charges of carrying a concealed weapon and assault with a danger­ ous weapon were dismissed by the prosecut­ ing attorney. Stacy Lea Jones, 33. Mio, pleaded guilty io a charge of operating and maintaining a lab involving meth in the presence of a minor. She was sentenced in Barr) County Circuit Court Dec. 11 to 12 ninths in jail with cred- Irving area barn destroyed in blaze Fire destroyed a barn that housed a woodworking shop Thursday afternoon in Irving Township. The barn was located on the corner of McCann and West State roads. Thornapple Township Fire Department got the call shortly before 2 p.m. The cause of the blaze is still undetermined. Firefighters from Freeport, Caledonia, Hastings and Wayland assisted. BOWLING SCORES Monday Mixcrcttes Nashville Chiropractic 42-18: Kent Oil 38­ 22; Dean’s Dolls 36.5-23.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 32.5-27.5; Creekside Growers 27-33. Good Games and Series • C. Hurless 150­ 424; E. Ulrich 178-492; A. Norton 176-422; N. Potter 163; M. Rodgers 167-468; S. Nash 145. ENT 30-22*; Delton Suds 24-36. " Games to be made up. Good Games and Series Women - G. Scobey 182-496; K. Plctt 144-399; J. Shurlow 171-440; J. Rice 205-528; T. Christopher 182­ 474; N. Potter 156-415. Good Games and Series Men - H. 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IV.•■»..£.iprf ta.il ixl .’C.rrt f.f lUl t-'.i "t.'.L l» .(< e‘. ’he t.. x Owl mdm *rr li.it>, •-•f.Mris-! that Xi e.-.U.r-; . . i.irtis-a , t?<i» r- »1 “• • .Xi ad rqu-d "• •• ! > i< • . . . . • . :: • H ■ • .«:f ( r,K- t.M • Ib-HllJi >ll I:.-, if’,;.’, ,-ru L/ ex- hi vine ii.- -J �1* — Thursday, December ta pq13 _ Hasting* Banner _ Vikes win battle of ii by Brett Bremer Sports Edif()r Saxon junior Cole Harden looked up at the scorelx'.ird alter draining a three-pointer in thc final seconds against visiting Lakewood cither to check the time or to sec if that one shot had been enough. The final two seconds ticked ott the clock without lhe Vikings inbounding the basketball and the three-pointer wasn’t quite enough as Lakewood scored a 55-54 victory Hastings had an eight point lead in the middle of rhe \ ikmgs hit a few big shots from the outside and a bunch of free throw s to wipe away that lead, then won thc back-and-forth buttle in the second halt. Between the two of them the Hastings' var­ sity boys’ basketball team and the luikewood team had 16 seniors graduate Last spring. There is a lol of learning going on for both teams, and Lakewood learned how to pull out a tight ball game first - topping the Saxons 55­ 54 in Hastings Tuesday “Games like this really put pressure on it because it’s situations they haven't been in.” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs. "It showed with some pretty bad turnovers there at the end. and mistakes that were just from a lack of focus and inexperience.” Senior guard Daniel Sauers led luikewood with 20 points oft the bench, knocking down 1J of 13 free throw attempts. He was 6-of-6 in the second quarter alone, helping Lakewood dig out of its early deficit. He hit his first ten tree throw attempts. “We've been preaching to Daniel just “con­ fidence”,’* said Lakew <mmI head coach Way tie Piercefield. “He’s got a ton of ability. He han­ dles lhe ball really well and shoots the ball really well, but sometimes he's just too hard on himself. He's got to realize that sometimes in the game of basketball you’re going to make mistakes and then when you make a mistake just make it up lhe next play.” Lakewood also got 17 points from Colin O’Mara who hit five three-pointers. Hastings took a 38-37 lead in the final minute of lhe third quarter, but lost O’Mara on an inbounds play in thc final seconds of (he quarter. O’Mara drilled a three to put his team up 40-38 going into the final eight minutes, luikewood never trailed again. “That opens up our offense.” Piercefield said of O’Mara’s threes, “They were really pressuring us that first quarter, then our guards did a lol better job that second quarter, Daniel and Ben (Dillon) and Nate (Kauffman) of attacking lhe nm and starting our offense out more by thc three-point line which kind of relived some pressure. We started to get some open looks. We didn’t rebound very well though.” DECEMBER SPECIAL W% Off Any In-Stock Used Auto Part IncUrfet... Hres, Bottcrtrs, fngtaes, TTansmtatotn & more! Kfjrtic.1 ttls M Hficn Order! ?tZZ2Z3 7709 Kingsbury Rd.. De'lcn. VI4904$ Phone 2CX-23-Z775 gogoautoparts^cpm Hastings’Alex McMahon (54) ana uon Wilcox (40) learn up to force Lakewood s Joseph Parks to get rid of the basketball during the fourth quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The two teams were tied 45-45 with 3:00 left lo play, but Joe Parks drilled a threepointer for the Vikings to put his team back in front for good. Both teams were just 4-of-8 at the free throw line in those final three min­ utes. Aaron Bronson attacked lhe basket to pull the Saxons within 53-51 w ith 15 seconds to play, but Lakewood’s Daniel Sauers and Evan Knapp sandwiched one free throw around a Saxon turnover to put their team up four points with five seconds to go. The big guys paced Hastings, which got 12 points from Cole Harden, 11 from Peter Beck and nine from Alex McMahon. “We left a couple shooters open and did a bad job of closing out on them.” Storrs said. “And. they're a good free throw shooting Saxon guard Aaron Bronson reaches in to try and tie up Lakewood’s Joseph Parks during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s non-conference meeting between the rivals in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) team and we spent the whole second quarter putting them on the lino reaching trying lo get steals. We didn’t move our feet and kept put­ ting them on thc free throw line.” Both teams dealt with some foul trouble in a tightly called ball game. Hastings is now 1-2 this season. The Saxons scored their first victory of the season Friday, topping visiting Lowell 47-43. A 13-5 third-quarter run propelled the Saxons to thc win after they’d trailed 27-22 al the half. Beck had 16 points and seven rebounds and McMahon had 13 points to lead the Saxons. Jon Wilcox added seven points and three steals. Lakewood’s Nate Kauffman fires a jump shot over Hastings' Jon Wilcox dur­ ing the second quarter of Tuesday’s non­ conference contest in Hastings, (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lowell got 15 points from Ryan Stevens a 14 from Matt Beachler. Hastings is off now until a Dec. 27 visit from Delton Kellogg. Lakewood girls have a solid start, win Leslie invitational HHS wrestling team places fourth at Coldwater tourney The Hastings varsity wrestling team fin- lack the consistency from some of our ished fourth out of ten teams at Saturday’s younger wrestlers right now.” said Hastings Coldwater duals. ___ head coach Mike Goggins. "The Coldwater ’Die Saxons were 3-2 on the day, topping match was an cx:’tv|^©f that as we let a very Mendon 60-9. Harper Creek 55-18 and winnable match sSp Ivay from us.” Tlie Saxons w rot lea their first duals of the Chelsea 46-26. Thc Saxons’ losses were by the scores of 46-27 against Eaton Rapids and season Wednesday topping Harper Creek 57­ 18 and Portage Central 48-23 at Otsego. 39-36 against Coldwater. Ethan Haywood (130 pounds). Wilcox Hastings had four wrestlers who were a perfect 5-0 on the day, Jeremiah Shaffer al (135). Shaffer (140), Slaughter (152), Patrick 140 pounds, Jason Slaughter at 152. Travis Murphy (189). Hoffman (215) and Pcwoski Hoffman at 215 and Nate Pcwoski al 285. (285) each won both of their matches. Jon Slaughter is now 10-0 this season. Zach Cook (112), Mitchell Sarhatt (119). Chase Reaser(l45), Jesus Del Angel (160) and Tyler Wilcox was 4-1 at 130 pounds. “We wrestled pretty well on Saturday, but Youngs (171) won one bout each. The Viking stunt groups perform during round three of their team’s victory at the Leslie Blackhawk Holiday Winter Cheer Fest Wednesday evening. 77562344 NOTICE Propane bills too high? Stop feeding the pig and get Geo. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Board (Partial term that ends 3/31/16) at Large: Applicants cannot be affiliated with any organization already incolccd with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. The Vikings want to be better later in the season, but it was a solid start for Lake wood’s varsity competitive cheer team. Lakewood won lhe Pre-Holiday Blackhawk Invitational in Leslie Wednesday with a three-round score of 677.6. Jackson Northwest was a distant second with a total of 608.3 points. “There is definitely room for improvement, but it’s a great start,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. ”We got lhe jitters out. We’re looking forward to going to Ovid-Elsie this weekend (Dec. 14) and hopefully improving on what wc did on Wednesday.” Lakewood had a score of about 218 in round one and 196 in round two. Martin said the Vikings put forth a pretty good showing in round two. performing back lucks. Thcre is still some work to be done on the skill though. Lakewood had the best score in each of lhe three rounds Wednesday. Leslie was third in the overall team stand­ ings with 543.72 points, followed by Maple Valley 528.7, Grass Lake 513.22, East Jackson 441.3, Stockbridge 409.7 and Springport 288.1. Bosch geothermal heating and cooling systems can save you up to 70% on your homo energy bills. With an additional 30% federal tax credit, these systems are now more affordable than ever! Visit our site to find out f how much you can save. UVwwil BoschGco.com/PropancPig Invented for life position rep­ resenting Communications Media) Applications may be obtained al the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of tile Courthouse 220 W. State St., Hastings: or and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. januaiy 8.2014. Contact 269-945-128.4 for morXfwmation. Hastings limited Lakewood to just 17 points through three quarters, then closed out a 47-35 victory over the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team in Lake Odessa Tuesday. Maddie Dailey led the Saxons with 14 points, despite dealing with some foul trou­ ble. The Saxons led 31-17 after three quarters. “We just couldn’t hit a basket early.” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We had some opportunities, but couldn't make a shot.” . “In the fourth quarter the game got a little more up tempo, because we extended our defense. We did a better job of attacking their press and we got some easy shots and got to the foul-line.” 7T. 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Hastings will be home *ga,.ns.1 Harper Creek tonight then play host to Godwin Heights Dec. 27. Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad your vifc firekeepers fiATTlf Saxon pressure limits LHS girls’ scoring early in victory 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 S<euriiic.olk-TedH:fuu?hl{ Mentha I INR,vSjj{. 7;v.7-‘z< �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Dflc-mtw 2O13 Payt, 15 Luis gets bucket then block to secure Lion victory I'Mi llrvinvr With the uddiiK,!, , exchange student l.uis M... ’°r. torc’£’i the Lions now have an insid h’nu»«dcz with their outside panic to go Martinez-Fernandez did . paint Friday and Micah Bn>mi " A ,he the outside at the rwlit r ?°l hot from Maple Valley vanuty bm A . "1 al,ow "w -Mjuenk by v1Mtltl|. Dclto,, Keho thc Kalamazoo Valley A<swiati ?!' 4 Maninez.Fe1„allde?pullc(lt|,-^n-cd Delton Kellogg’s Jett Minehart (left) pushes the ball ahead as Maple Valley’s Micah Bromley forces his towards the sideline during Friday’s KVA contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) three point attempt and pm it back in lo give lhe Lion* a 12 41 lead wnh just over 16 sec­ onds to play, then blocked Delton Kellogg’s Anthony Houtrow s last-gasp effort in lhe lane nt the othcrcitd to seal the victory for the I ions. He finished thc night with a game high 17 points, going 3-oM at thc free throw line. Bromley finished with 12 points for the 1 .ions. Andrew Brighton had eight and Austin Gonser five. They were the only tour Lions to score in the ballgame. ’“Our shooting was way oft tonight.’’ said I .ion head coach Chris Ewing “Delton docs a great job with their 3-2 (zone defense). Wc knew they were going to run that lhe whole game against us and we practiced it for hours. Props to their coach for being able to run that 3-2 really well. Their players played an out­ standing game.” Delton Kellogg led throughout the contest. The Lions made a point of getting the ball inside to Martinez-Fernandez early in the sec­ ond half. Delton led 22-21 at the break. Manincz-Femandez gave his team a brief lead a couple of times, scoring his team’s first six points of the second half, but Delton Kellogg rallied to lead by as many as seven points early in the fourth quarter. “We had our first game canceled,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis. “For us to come here in our first game, I thought that our kids responded well and kind of hit their stride to the point where it fell like we were in game three or four. I was proud of the way lhe guys played. Il was a good learn effort.” Jeff Minehan led Delton Kellogg with 15 points and ten rebounds. The Panthers also got eight points and eight rebounds from Anthony Houtrow and eight points and five assists from Troy Wooden. Tlie Panthers led 39-32 with five minutes . .,|jf of threlA i... to go in the f’anw> / mit w ith । "r°tnlcy . tit (he gap to <»‘ pee x 11 "■> the clock. and he hn u, j,o “ pm his tram uP 40 39 - i(h „un . Houtrow hit a J1 k ju fn *e t|Uou line to get bis n,h)nnc.4l 39. 20 seconds later Bromley also P * 45 5 free throw by the ,,nl for its *fin^ontK play, selling »P ,n n,d posses­ sion. i.O <ncr.i| , Thethtmareno^^ lhe ^VA\ is.Mluesd’ Galesburg-Augusta poin?’. Despite scoring jus ,ft lhe sec­ ond quarter, the L.omthe half, then Picked things up * >nd haU Brighton led the ' । ( J6 points. Martinez-Fernandez a*“ • nd (}onser six to go with 12 reboundAustin Douglas led Rains uith 15 ^Maplc Valley visit* AT. 3 WWl Friday Former Trojans return for baseball clinic Dec. 28 at TK Baseball players in grades 3-12 arc invited lo take part in thc Trojan Baseball Clinic at Thomapple Kellogg High School Dec. 28. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. the day of the clinic. The session for 3-6 graders will run from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The session for those in grades 7-12 runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m RSVP to TK varsity baseball coach Jack Hobcrt by email al hobesflooringl" hotmail.com. Former Thornapple Kellogg varsity baseball play ers w ill teach drills they have picked up in their college programs.' first baseman Dylan VanPultcn from Grand Rapids Community College, outfielder Robby Enslen from Oakland University, infielder Tommy Enslen from Comerstone University, catcher Patrick Bobolts from Grand Valley State University, infielder/pitcher Kyle Bobolts from Oakland, and infielder Jacob McCarty from Adrian College are scheduled to run the drills for the young players. Players are asked to bring gym shoes and their baseball glove and a bat. Thc cost to participate is $15. *** Delton Kellogg's Gary Egelkraut (right) gets behind the Lion press to put up a lay-up for two points as Maple Valley's Austin Gonser comes crashing in during the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg point gurad Troy Wooden gets a shot up over Maple Valley’s Austin Gonser in the lane during the second quarter of Friday night’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojans go up on Hopkins early, score fourth victory The Trojans built a nine-point lead in the opening quarter, then finished off visiting Hopkins 51-34 to improve to 4-1 on the sea­ son Tuesday night. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basket­ ball team was led by Kelli Graham in its win over the Vikings. She poured in 20 points to go with ten rebounds and five steals. Erin Scheidel had a big night for TK too. scoring 12 points and getting five steals. Victoria Fuller came oil the bench to add six points, four rebounds and a team-high seven steals for TK. Kaylin Johnson added six points and Sydney Krol had five points to go with ten rebounds. Hopkins got ten points apiece from Jensyn VanZzden and Kerissa Glascott. TK will look to score its fifth win of the season Friday at Byron Center. The Trojans scored their third win Friday, topping Forest Hills Eastern 44-31 in Ada. The Trojans went on a 16-6 run in the sec­ ond quarter lo pull away from the Hawks. TK had just an 11-10 lead after one quarter. Graham picked up three fouls in early in lhe contest, forcing lhe Trojans to look else­ where for guard play. Scheidel. Grace Possctt and Kaylin Johnson all stepped up. Scheidel hit three three-pointers in the first half and led TK with 13 points. Johnson had eight points, scoring seven of them in the second quarter. Fuller did a little bit of every thing forTK. scoring ten points and gening nine rebounds and two steals too. Krol had a team-high ten rebounds. Graham still tied Scheidel for the team scoring lead with 13 points. She also had three rebounds and four steals. Forest Hills Eastern got 12 points from Rachel Harvey and nine from Geonna Jeffries. Cougars find space around arc to score win over Vikes by Brett Bremer Sporty Editor Tlie Vikings got better al rotating around the outside to prevent open looks from the three-point line as Friday night’s game wore on. It was too late though for the Jjikcwood varsity boys’ basketball team to score a victo­ ry in the opening week of the 2013-14 season. * lainsing Catholic opened the Capital Area Actives Conference White Division season Friday with a 68-52 win at Lakewood High School. “They shot the ball unbelievably well in thc first half.” said Lakewood head coach Wayne I’icrceficW. ‘‘They were 6 of-11 on three-pointers in the first half and wc got in <t hole.” Robert Mothersell hit three three > in the opening quarter for the Cougars and finished with 12 points. Patrick Gillespie hud two threes in the second quarter and tied tor the Lansing Catholic lead w ith 12 points. The Cougars led 20-8 after one quarter and 38-20 .it the halt. “fn that first quarter we were late on our rotations and they were getting some open looks and they just didn’t miss them ” said Piercefield. Die Cougars also got 12 points from David Poljan and 11 from Tony Poljan. Piercefield as pleased with the defensive effort on the Poljan brothers in the post. He thought his team’s double-teams were affec­ tive against the two 6-8 post players. “Wc grew tonight. Our defense did things way better than we did on Tuesday, our rota­ tions were sharper and we rebounded better” Piercefield said. Lakewood got 18 points and seven rebounds from Alex Candy. He scored 13 points in thc fourth quarter, going 6-of-8 at the free throw line in thc period. He was 9-of. 10 from lhe line for the night. "When he’s playing well, he’s going to the rim." Piercefield said ol Candy. Jjikewood also got 12 points from Joe Parks and nine from Colin O’Mara. Daniel Sauers had four assists for the Vikings, and O’Mara and Ben Dillon added three each. The 1-2 Vikings topped Hastings Tuesday in a non-conference clash and return to league action al Williamston Friday. DUNDEE. Ml (734) 529-4700 Visit cabelas com/doinJee for more mfernutioo GRANDVILLE, Ml (616) 682-6700 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Visit cabetas.toni/paii1iiille for orate lofornatin �Page 16 - Thursday, Orcumbet 19 2013 The Hast»ng« Banner DK gets first win by limiting Lions to 19 points by Brett Brtntfr Sports Juhtor Scoring 19 points won’t win a team many varsity basketball games. It wasn’t enough for the Lions Fridav as the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team fell 35-19 to visiting Dchon Kellogg. -Wc need to be more aggressive with the basketball, we need to rebound, wc need to be more physical. We’ve got to lake care of the basketball, said Maple Valley head coach London Wiles. “As wc go through drills and snift we real­ ly try to stay on the kids about being physical with one another and going about it that way. We’re just going to have lo keep at it. We’re a lot better ballclub than the way we played this evening. Give Delton credit, they did what they needed to do, but I feel we’re a lot better ball club.’’ For the Panthers it was their first victory of the season. Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn was happy with the defensive effort which allowed the Lions just eight points in lhe first half, and 19 overall for the evening. -That’s really lhe first lime we’ve spent any length of time in our 2-3 zone.” Mohn said. “Wc switched and went to our zone press. Wc usually scramble around in that 51 ; but we went to our zone press and it was real­ ly effective. I was real pleased with how wc rotated on that and that’s something we have not done well. I don’t know if it’s just lhe air or something, but it worked.” Offensively, lhe two returnees with only real varsity court experience for the Panthers let! the way. Kristen Mohn had a game-high 15 points to go with ten rebounds. Sarah Rendon had eight points and six steals, play­ ing al the top of lhe Panther zone. Delton also got eight points, seven rebounds and two steals from sophomore Lindsey Vandervcen. Coach Mohn was especially pleased to see dial Vandervcen had just one turnover, and that his team had just ten all game. His girls had averaged close lo 20 turnovers a game through thc first three contests of the year. “Offensively, we finally ran some plays,” coach Mohn said. “Wc haven’t done that yet this year, and they actually ran them through and had some success out of them. If they just run them, they might find that they get a little easier buckets. “1 threatened them at half-time. 1 said look girls. here’s thc scoop. This is the play we’re going to run. If you choose not to run it, you’re coming out and I’ll put somebody else in and give them a shot, but you must run lhe play. If you don’t want to do it then you can come and sit next to me and watch somebody Maple Valley’s Olivia Ricketts tries to get around Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Mohn in the post during Friday’s KVA contest hosted by the Lions. (Photo by Brett Bremer) else do it.” ' Delton Kellogg led 18-8 at the half. lhe Lions were the ones that started thc second half strong. They held Delton scoreless for more than five minutes to start the third quar­ ter. On the offensive end, lhe Lions made an effort to get the ball into thc paint early in lhe second half. Olivia Ricketts drew a couple fouls and scored the first lour points of the second half. But after her two early buckets, thc Lions went through a nearly six minute scoring drought of their own. Ricketts led the Lions with six points. Emma McGIocklin and Emily Matlocks had three points each. “We just have to find a way lo get over the hump, whether that’s coaching or players, we’ve just got lo find a way to get over the hump,” Wilkes said. The Lions had an even tougher time scor­ ing Tuesday in a 38-16 loss al GalesburgAugusta. They were shut out in thc opening quarter and trailed 20-2 at the half. Ricketts and Payton Schrader finished with four points each for Maple Valley. The Rams got 17 points, seven rebounds. —— Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon push­ es the ball up the court as Maple Valley’s Hanna Kyle gives chase Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) three assists, tlircc steals and two blocks, from Kali Thompson. Kathryn Dooley added nine points to go with six steals. , The l ions, who arc now 1-2 in lhe KVA and 1-3 overall, host Parchment Friday. Delton Kellogg also fell in KV/\ action Tuesday, 41-40 to Kalamazoo Christian in Kalamazoo. 'Hie Comets pulled in front with 12 seconds left, gelling an eight-foot shot lo fall. Kalamazoo Christian then bunted a couple of fouls it had to give in the final ten seconds, before the Panthers turned the ball over on their last possession in the final five seconds. Delton Kellogg is now 1 -2 in the KVA and 1-4 overall. “Il was a decent battle, however with the young squad that we’ve got we must under­ stand the importance behind the little things boxing out and Liking care of the ball,” coach Mohn said. "We must have given them three or four opportunities every time down the floor and it just killed us. We take that threepoint lead and give up two offensive rebounds lo be down one. We got lhem lo lake shots out of their rhythm and they just continued to knock them down after their second and third opportunities from two feet." He said other than the boxing out issues. __ Delton Kellogg’s Laya Newland (40) looks for a way to get a shot over Maple Valley’s Payton Schrader in the lane during Friday night's KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) his team showed some improvement in its shot selection and its ability to take care of the basketball. Kristen Mohn finished with a game-high 21 points for Delton. Rendon added eight points. The Comets got 19 points from Rebekah VanDam. Despite VanDam’s team-high point total, coach Mohn was pleased with thc defensive effort of Laya Newland and Morgan Champion against thc Comets’ leader. Delton Kellogg returns to action Friday at Constantine. Trojans top Hopkins and FHE Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team is 2-1 after back-to-back wins over Forest Hills Eastern and Hopkins. The Trojans topped the Vikings 78-39 in Hopkins Tuesday. TK raced out to a 24-6 first-quarter ud van­ tage, and extended its lead with a 27-11 surge in the fourth quarter. Tommy Hamilton was one of three Trojans in double-figures scoring, finishing with 20 points and nine assists. TK also got 15 points from Cole Cronkright and 12 from Clayton Kruisenga. Ethan DeVries added seven points and Clay Francisco and AJ Sprague had six each. Conor Leach added four points and a team-high seven rebounds. Tlie Trojans held Hopkins to just 31-per­ cent shooting. Tlie Vikings were just 2-of-l I from behind the three-point line. Tyler Schulz led Hopkins with nine points and Ryan Pierce had eight. Hopkins did have 11 offensive rebounds in the game, including four by Blaine Merren. He finished with eight rebounds and six points. Thc Trojans scored a 57-36 victory' at Forest Hills Eastern Friday. Having the big guys on the floor a little more than in the season opening loss certain­ ly helped. Francisco had ten points and eight rebounds. Cronkright finished with seven points and seven rebounds. Hamilton had a team-high 19 points in the win. Some early three-pointers by Francisco and Louis Koepke helped get the Trojans off to a great start. The solid rebounding and defense took care of things lhe rest of the way. "They’re a young team, as we are, but 1 think they are maybe a little younger even. We played tough man-to-man defense and pressured lhe ball,” Rynearson said. TK is at Byrun Center Friday. _______ Now Taking Applications for Newspaper Carriers! Looking for adults for walking routes, delivering our newspapers on Saturday mornings. The money is paid bi-weekly and the route will not Interfere with most activities. i < MUSTAHAPs™Nr«ERS0'‘AT0UR hasTINGS OFF|CE 74e :<m Driving routes ... ---------& Middleville area only • I pnilir ■J.. e 13S> N. Pe°Pfe l^pe* Hlghway Ha5„„gs Delton Kellogg sophomore guard Noah Leinaar drives past Kalamazoo Christian's Tyler Meyer during Tuesday’s KVA contest at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panther boys net their first victory, top Lawton by 23 Lawton kept pace with lhe Panthers early, but couldn’t keep up as Delton Kellogg’s var­ sity boys’ basketball team scored its first win of the season Monday in Delton. lhe Panthers topped Lawton 54-31, outscoring Lawton 15-4 in the second quarter and then 21-I3 in the third to lake control of the game. Jeff Minehart led lhe Panthers with 19 points and Anthony Houtrow added ll Leighton Tobias had n team-high eight rebounds. Law ton got 13 points horn Mall Church and nine from Jarod Wime.s. Delton Kellogg played back-to-back ball­ games to start the week, returning to action Tuesday al home against Kalamazoo Christian. I he Cornels scored a 37-30 win in Delton, outscoring the Panthers 23 I4 in the second halt. Brennan Heiderna led thc charge for the comets wnh 17 pojnts. Levi Wolthuis added eight and Jason Westrate finished w ith six viton Kellogg got eight points from Mmehart, and six apiece from Houtrow and Landon Grirz.lv had seven rebounds tor the anthers, and Gary 1-gelkraut had five blocked shots. IWu,n Kellogg to 0-2 in .,\VA' K l’anlh':R >■’ overall, they will be in action Thursday at Constantine, 'hen oil until a IX-c. 27 tnp to Hastings. <1. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-12-20.pdf cd4168b248a1af2554543f2a7b811b22 PDF Text Text OK board divided on bond issue See Story oh Page Are a»$wer® in gun control of Mental health? 2 See Maple Valley boys start year 4-0 0,1 Page 4 See Story on Page 16 ■ ■■IWIIII ■ 111 ■!! I ■ I -1 L -.lfvii 1 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 159. No. 50 Thursday- C^cember 20, 2012 PRICE 75C Hallway conversation lights up county commission meeting by Doug VandcrLaan Christmas program will include Joseph and Elvis Christmas through (he eyes and uo'xls of Joseph and the music of Elvis v. ill be presented nt 6 pm Sunday. Dec. 23. al l.itcgatc Community Church, j located at 301 E. Stare Rued. Hastings Sharing the part 01 Joseph during the evening will be the Rev Steve Reid, lie i has been pertbimmg this original drama since 1983. • R Shropshire Jr. wilt be mixing Christmas and Elvis favorites during his I portion of the evening. There i» n> jdmt.sMon charge but a j Ireewiil offering v. iH Ik- accepted. Presbyterian i church collecting { children’s pajamas This year, instead of collecting miltens. gkwes. hats, he its and such for the elementary schtxds, First Presbyterian Church is hosting a pajama collection. Pajamas are being collected horn now until the church’s sen ices on Christmas Eve Donated pajamas are requested to be in sizes newborn through big kid size. 16-18 or extra large. AH pajamas will lxdonated to Peninxk Hospital’s Family Birthing Center. Green Gables Haven for Women and Children, and to area elementary schools (depending on sizes). Pajamas should be new and unwrapped. Donations can be made at the church, which i> located at 405 V M-37 Highway.. Hastings. There is a small Christmas tree with lights on it at the back of the narthex area where donalions may be placed. Schools haw received donations of cold weather items, said Tracy Solme.s. but many babies and children could ben­ efit from a nice, warm pair of pajamas this winter. Ag census to begin soon Fanners and ranchers m Michigan and throughout the nation will soon haw the opportunity to make 1 positive impact on their communities by taking part in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculluie’s National Agricultural Statistics .Service, the Census is a complete count o! all U S farms, rundies and those who operate them. ll.c Census of Agriculture helps tell the story of U.S. agriculture said Jay J'.-ha (tn. director of the USDA, NASS, Michigan field oHke A> the second most dis rise agncullur al state in the nab*?n. Michigan has the appnrl unity to reirdvrec the importance ot agru allure to its vwn wily aid the 1 <.'i »u. <4 Agriculture :*• a critical tool that provide:; infoomdion he said NASS wifi mini out Census hws in into Ik’t'*mbrf to collect daia lot the WJ2 calendar .V‘‘r- ( “mpkted we dur by Feb. 4. 2013. For more in ion mt mm visit vuw.agcemijsd.i.g!>'- Of call the ^A-SS Michigan held oft ice 8<X> 453- I j k j I ■* | g ! ‘ Editor The business of numbers, contracts and deadlines was apparently too mundane for Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting which unexpectedly ended with charges of political crony ism. per­ sonal intimidation and a |x>lice complaint “This is a classic example of intimidation.” maintained citizen Jack Miner in public com­ ments made to commissioners at the meet­ ing’s conclusion. “I behove 1 am being warned to go back over to that row of chairs to sit down and shut up or it will really lx- a rough two years for me.” Miner’s saga goes back to public com­ ments he made at the board's Dec. 4 meeting in which he took commissioners and Sheriff Dar leaf to task for not ordering an inde­ pendent investigation of animal cruelty charges against a Middleville woman who was connected to Leaf. Miner told commissioners he was informed before the start of the Dec. 11 board meeting by Commissioner Howard "Jhxit” Gibson and an armed member 3f the sheriff’s posse that Gibson had filed a police complaint against Miner, citing fears for his personal safety due to the comments made In Miner Dec. 4. ■‘How many of you remember my saying to you. ‘it is going to be a rough two years, isn’t it?"’ Miner asked commissioners during Tuesday’s conimitlee-of-lhe-whole meeting, referring to the upcoming term of the new board “How many of you considered that statement to be a threat?" Miner said in a phone call following the meeting that he had posed that question not only to at least five commissioners over a two- to three-week period, but had also posed it to newly elected commissioner Jon Smelker. it was the same question that Miner used as a parting comment in the hallway during a brief board recess Dec. 4 to which Gibson Terpening by David DeDecker Stuff Writer Friends and family of convicted sex crimi­ nal Michael Terpening gathered in Bans County Circuit Court Thursday morning io hear Judge Amy McDowell pronounce a 10to 15-year sentence on the 33-ycar-old Bellevue man. Supporters in the court wept and pro­ claimed “We love you. Michael’’ and "You’re a good man. Michael,” while others shouted “Will you ever say you’re sorry ?" Six other charges on Terpening garnered 66-day sentences, and he has received credit for 66 days served. All the sentences are to be served concurrently meaning he will be eligi­ ble for parole in 10 years. Assistant Attorney General Angela Povilailis asked the court to make an upward departure from sentencing guidelines (winch assign points for various charges when deter mining a sentence) and she spelled out her reasons. Povilailis told the court there was did take notes during the conversation with Miner, he never filed a police complaint. Gibbon conceded, however, that he bad visit­ ed the sheriff’s department and informed Undersherilf Robert Baker of the Dec. 4 inci­ dent. “I called it to then attention.” said Gibson. “I think it’s a good dung to call attention to these things because, with everything going on today, you just never know. I never filed a statement (hough I would have had to have signed a police statement.” Miner’s contention is that, in the conversa­ tion with Maring, Gibson did affirm that he had filed a police statement. According to Miner, that would not be the first — or last — issue on which the two have disagreed. “This is a classic example of intimidation. । believe I am being warned to go back over to that rov/ of chairs to sit down and shut up or it will really be <• rough two years for me. Jack Miner took exception. “It was the tone of voice that he used, and I took it as a threat. Gibson repeated during a telephone interview and a later visit to the Hanner oil tee. “With all the violence going on ami the reports on television, jf$ not a <,ood time to be say ing thin > like that, h's the lime of year I’d be wishing people a ‘merry Christmas,’ not something like that.” Miner, w ho concedes he and Gibson are “at loggerheads continuously" even though he once worked on a campaign to get Gibson elected, expressed dismay that a person he later identified as Michael Maring, a sheriff’s volunteer, would conduct a rudimentary foyer investigation Dec. II in which Mating termed Miner a “person of interen" in a police matter and east tarnish on Miner’s reputation. "Does he have the creientials to make this investigation?” asked ’ <•’.er during the public •im.-,|;l r* rcitM) < .' q.-- ;Uu. “I! “It was the tone of voice that he used, and I took it as a threat. With all the violence going on and the reports on television, it’s not a good time to be saying things like that. It’s the time of year I’d be wishing people a ‘merry Christmas,’ not something like that.” “Hoot" Gibson •? had a badge and a gul — al the time, those* were credentials enoujh for me. “How many of you had any of the above happen to you. one week to the day after you had made a statement to this body that was highly critical of the handling of the animal shelter issues by both the sheriff and this com­ mission?” Gibson clarified later that, though Maring a substantiaband compelling reasons to depart from the guidelines. Defense and prosecuting attorneys were asked to assign point values to Terpening’s charges. Those with the highest scores were predatory conduct. 15 points; felonious activ­ ity on three of the convictions, 25 points; and interfering w ith the administration of justice. 10 points. Several other aspects earned lesser points. “If there was ever a case where predatory conduct was present, this is it “ Povilailis told the court. The defense said the prosecution, earlier in the case, had offered Terpening a plea bargain of 12 months in the local jail. lx.aj Defense Attorney Thomas Schaeffer said, because Terpening did not lake the plea deal Povilailis was retaliating and asking for the maximum .sentence. "From the testimony given al the trial ” responded McDowell, "there was grooming behavior, quite a bit of grooming behavior' "Part of this might be his continuing to say that the new animal shelter director is going to cost the county S67,0(X),’’ said Miner. “He said (hat at the last Carlton Township meeting and 1 corrected him — it’s only $55,000. I’m sure that’s added to his anxiety. He told the deputy he’s afraid to go to meetings where I might be. One time I told him. ‘Hoot. 1 guess Editor 1 hough the meeting agenda was extensive, there was only one item that over 200 citizens wanted addressed at the monthly meeting of the Hastings boaid of education on Monday at Hastings Middle School. “Don’t bully us, w e don’t allow bully inn in our schools,” teacher Melinda Shults told Ixiard members, refening to ongoing and growing frustration in (lie lack of contract negotiation progress between the boaid and teaching staff over wages and benefits. “I believe that this is very personal. I'm verv worried alxiut the impact on the relationship between you, us and the community." Shults was the first of approximately |8 people addressing the same siibjict during a 30-nunule public comment periixl that was extended by the board another 30 minutes. All speakers, to varying degrees and levels of emotion, supported resolution to the differ- enccs between the board and the district’s teaching staff. Current negotiations are focused 011 vva^’cs and benefits as part of ^ opening the current two-year contract. Both sides are now operat­ ing in the second year of a pact negotiated in 2011 that allowed for re-opening negotiations for financial considerations on|y Because of an audited deficit of 5622,607, the district appealed to the teachers union for relict on salary obligations due to the financial straits of the budget Negotiations that began over the summer have tinned more strident, especially after rank-and-file teacher* rejected an “on-sched­ ule” 6 percent salary reduction this fall that their negotiators had tentatively agreed on with the board. The on *chcdulc reduc lion meaning a permanent pay decrease as opposed to a .shorter duration downgrade See CONTRACT, page 2 See MEETING, page 3 < owe in prison Sexual conversation with the victims. Nonscxual contacts with the victims -- hugging and touching of the leg and things like that, which led to the conduct. I do find that is predatory conduct.” McDowell stated the convictions were for acts committed over an approximately IXnionih period and they were felonious acts that Justified a 25-poinl scoring. Povilailis pointed out. "It is not merely the crime for which he is convicted that should be considered. But. also the acts which occurred alter the crimes.” Povilailis cited a previous case when a per­ son not only attacked someone with a knife, but the attacker washed off the knife. “I think that is analogous to testimony we have heard that shortly after the first search ... the defendant ordered (an employee} to clean another location with bleach,” said Povilailis. "He was tampering with evidence He was attempting to gel rid of evidence. In addition, (the same employ eel testified that the defen­ Frustration grows as clock ticks by Doug VanderLmm I’m going to different commissioner meetings than you are.' "Hoot’s been a commissioner for whatever number of years,” said Miner. “He’s collected a paycheck, and he’s not done very much.” Miner also charged that commissioner­ elect James Dull “joined and participated" with Gibson while Mating continued his investigation. "One is an employee and the other two are political cronies of the sheriff,” maintained Miner in his comments to commissioners. “Well, folks, I will not be intimidated. I will be here participating as a citizen, sitting over in that row of chairs, with my computer, tak­ ing names and keeping score.” Tile score changed a bit for Miner when Elden Shellenbarger addressed the commis­ sion and charged that he had been threatened in the past "by the likes of Mr. Miner,” who, Shellenbarger charged, play ed a rule in hav­ ing Shellenbarger barred for three months from attending county board meetings. In a‘follow-up telephone conversation, Shellenbarger said he once drew up papers that he had notarized and certified mailed to the Hastings City Police, the county prosecu­ tor. the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Sheriff’s Department detailing how Miner “would get in my face” every lime they encountered each other. Sull, he allowed for ground on which the two stand in agreement. “It’s a big deal,” warned Shellenbarger of copimisMoners. “They don’t like anybody y.ri'ng to meetings and talking against them.” Hu other businps, comtntssionetH nscommqnded approval/of the following actions at next week’s fonn.'d board: • An end-of-year budget amendment with a revenue surplus of $85,232. Administrator Michael Brown pointed out that county departments have avoided a “use it or lose it” dant asked him to change his statement.” The prosecutor said the fact that the employee was too lazy to clean the area thor­ oughly did not change the fact he was told to clean the area where seminal fluid remains were found. Schaeffer opposed any points for interfer­ ence with evidence staling, "The arguments made by the prosecution are merely argu­ ments. First of all. the cleaning process was not directed by my client, it was something in the normal cotuse of business and, in fact, the cleaning did not take place in the area where the alleged offense took place.” Schaeffer told the court it was not his client’s semen the police found samples of, but w as one of the w itness', and said the pros­ ecution’s argument was not relevant. “There is nothing in the reconl that would merit an obstruction of justice claim," he said. “I don’t think the facts here warrant any See SENTENCING, page 5 teacher contract More than 200 teachers, students and community members crowd the Hastings Middle School multi-purpose room to state their concern over teacher contract nego­ tiations. �1 pfl9© 2 - t*. npccfr.be? 20, 2312 The Hasfngs Banner Delton Kellogg board divided CONTRACT, continued from page 1 become one <»f tin* major obstacle* to a ‘t'nent agreement. he tension was upped la<t week when the ‘•Wings Education Association filed a m’CJ',ul । nfair I j\,r Practice lawsuit against the w-ml last week. Hie two sido have been forking with a mediator who wa< unable to lashion a compromise in another mediation Sv'‘sion Tuesday. \rn binding t.xcl finding *ilh :» MaU‘ jujgC js scheduled lot Jan. 9. -013. 4ncr v hich. 'I no agreement is reached. fiO-day “cooling oil** period will follow. If the 60-day cooling-off period expires without an agreement, the school district will be allowed to impose its final offer lili.A leaders and several of Monday’s pub­ lic comment speaker* accused the board of “slow walking” the process. “We continue to come up with proposals, and then weeks and weeks go by More they respond.” said teacher negotiator Tracy George prior tn Monday’s meeting "In 23 years, this is the first experience I’ve ever had going to mediation and fact finding.’’ But it was teachers who requested fact finding, recalled Superintendent Todd Overlings, who added in a phone interview following the meeting that he and the school board have been willing at any time to meet and to work with the HEA, even through mediation and fact finding. "We are putting forth a full-time effort, and we’re working hard for Hastings and for kids.” smd Overlings. ’‘Our bottom hue is that stale funding is not increasing — it\ decreas­ ing We have slightly declining enrollment (a net loss of two students for 2012-13) and that means a decline in revenue. “We have an audited deficit of $622,607, and this y ear’s budget is not sustainable So much has been cut that we have little money for educational material.” Geerlings points out that the budget deficit looks even more dire when taking into con­ sideration the $340,000 fund balance that the district had ih place nt the end of the 2011 fis­ cal year and pushes the financial gap doser to the $1 million level. rhe HEA .say s their offers, however, would have closed the gap without asking rank-andfile members to make the cuts on-schedule, or permanent. Tuesday. George reported, the HEA pro­ posed. through mediation, a 2 percent onschcdufe and permanent reduction for the sec­ ond y car of the current contract and a 4 per­ cent off-schedule. or temporaty. reduction for next year in a one-y ear renewal of the current two-year contract. Die proposal would have netted just over $1 million, according to George, but was not accepted. “They mulled it over and came back with something we couldn’t live with," said George. "They ’re dug in and want to make the reductions retroactive (to the start ol the two-year contract in 2011) because they did­ n’t gel this settled sooner." Geerlings sajd, however, that perceptions must include ongoing budget concerns and not just making up lor the currviti deficit. "We’re looking at Ixith." ^ceilings Wednesday afternoon. “We want to get out of debt, but we need a sustainable. ongoing budget .so that we have money for learning materials and to fix boilers and roofs, too. “Part of our disagreement is bow we view fund equity al the end of this year. Yes, wc do need to build fund equity, but we need to use some funds to build a sustainable budget, too." Delaying a decision, warned the final speaker Monday, will produce dire conse­ quences. “Wake up.” intoned Bob Dwyer, in a call to the Hastings board to address the inequities of state administration of public education. “Leadership at every level has to be demand­ ed. not asked lor. You’ve got to fight back; every school district has got to stand up and say they ’re not going, to take it anymore. “You’re going to have an emergency finan­ cial manager coming in here.” warned Dwyer, and it s all because of wh.it they’ve done to you - and you |et them.” Hastings resident and parent Mark Hewitt tells board of education members of his pride for the Hastings school system and of th a nppri tn mntinup nttr«ctina aualitv teachers. i •, . . on how to present bond issue by David DcDccker Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg Board of Education debated Monday whether to take a one-ques­ tion or two-question bond proposal to a com­ munity vote in May. The board voted to table the issue until after Christmas break and do some more research. The committee to research and put togeth­ er a bond proposal for the district has w orked over the past several months to put together a fiscally responsible bond that will improve education in the district. The committee took a survey to find out what would benefit chil­ dren the most and hired consultants to look into the community’s priorities. The resulting wish list totaled more than $24 million in improvements. The committee whittled that sum down to $14 million. The question that divided the board was whether to split the bond proposal into two questions for voters. One question would ask for money to improve technology and building infrastruc­ ture, replacing windows, doors and school boilers. The second question would ask for money to build new and improve existing ath­ letic facilities. However, there was no firm line item lists for the board to discuss at Monday’s meeting. . Board President Andy Stonebumer said he has struggled with this issue for many weeks. “I have a hard time seeing this as one ques­ tion passing,” said Stonebumer. “There has been a lol of work that has gone into this and 1 have nothing but respect for the group. I think in the area of the community 1 am in, they will look at this list and there is some­ thing on this list for everyone, but there is also things to tick people off. In order for me to support this, the athletic portion would need to be split off into a second question. ’ Vice President Paul Hughes said he agreed with Stonebumer. "The people I have talked to are all for the new technology and anything to help the kids." said Hughes. "When they see the ath­ letic part they say ’Whoa. What’s all this for? What’s wrong with what we have? They just want a choice. Wc know and everyone on the committee knows we arc going to have to do a lot of work to get this thing to pass. If the work is done, there should be no problem get­ ting a second question passed. But, we don t want to lose everything. We have to have the computers, and that’s what I am for. That s how I look at it.” Stoneburner added that he did not want to see die proposal fail and have to ask again. Trustee Jim McManus said he was an advocate for the one-question proposal. "The group has looked at all the different options.” said McManus. “I know athletics is the biggest concern, but let me say this: The valedictorian, the salutatorian for this year and last year were athletes. The person going to Harvard this year is an athlete. Our best students are athletes. If we lose the athletic portion of the bond, then I believe we wil lose a significant portion of our higher-end students. They will find places to go. We do not have enough floor space to cover the ath­ letic commitments wc have in the school. Kids are practicing until 9 or 10 o clock at night. They come in on weekends. We are going to lose students, and the minute we start losing students, all die savings in the general fund will go down the drain because our per­ student allotment will disappear. "To me this is a single campus issue. Every single aspect of this campus needs to be dealt with ” said McManus. “If we don’t pass the athletic portion, what sport will be cut Which one is not important? I ask the board to allow this to go to the public because this is a voting issue. Wc need every’ single aspect of this entire issue. We do. 1 firmly beliese thk needs to be a one-question issue. Trustee Victor Haas agreed with McManus dial the ballot should be one question. "Tlic committee has done a wonderful job of weeding out what wc really could do with­ out.” said Huas. "You can say the athletic part, but if you divide it into two pieces, you are really doing one tiling: You arc giving everyone the option to vote *no* on Mime­ thing. They will vote ’no’ on one or the other. What you arc creating arc two different groups, and it just depends on which one you will vote ‘no.”’ Haas said this bond will cost only pennies per day to the average homeowner. He said a person could pick up enough pop cans along the road each day to pay his or her portion of the bond. "What wc have to do is sell the communi­ ty.” he said. "That’s 47 cents a day to provide these things for our kids, or our kids will not make it in society. That’s our job as a board. As a board member, none of us can say wc don’t need every single one of these things. We do. I think you pul it to the people to say every one of these is important. We could use twice as much money to educate our kids, but wc have narrowed it down to 47 cents a day. 1 will stand in front of people with five pop cans and a laptop and say *We don’t have to buy these 10 textbooks because they can now go on the computer.’ I will be happy to stand in front of people and talk that way. That’s what we need to do because every single thing on this list is needed in order for our students to be successful. “If you lake out the athletic part, you will lose those kids." said Haas. "Our most expe­ rienced and best program wc have in this school is track. If wc don’t do the track por­ tion. we will have to close the track, and we will have no home track meets. It’s that bad. Wc have got to do it. Wc have won three straight KVA titles and seven in the last 20 years. Every thing in here is needed." Elementary Principal Steve Scoville said he could speak to two things on the list, one being the public address system. He said it has had to be repaired each year to the tune of $1,000. which is taken out of the general fund. He said the school’s fire alarm system has far exceeded its life expectancy. “Every time they come out here to repair it (fire alarm system),” said Scoville, "they say we really need a new system. One of these times it won’t be an option. If it happens tomorrow, we don’t get to have school until it is repaired. There are expenses besides the boilers with savings built in. "When I look at this proposal, there is no pool, no community center, no extravagant thing to take to the taxpayer and scare them away," said Scoville. "Those things were on the table and they were cut pretty quick.” Haas said the students would lose if the proposal were to be split into two questions. “ft’s proven. It happened in 1973 when wc put a pool as a second option. It got voted down 2-to-l,” Haas said, adding that a pro­ posal for an alternate gym with tennis courts was defeated by voters in 2004. “If you make it a two-question issue you might as well not have the second question; there is no way that second question will ever pass. I guarantee it. It never has here and never will." Trustee Ben Tobias also said he is opposed to a two-question proposal. Secretary Jen Sever supported a one-question proposal and Treasurer Marsha Bassett was absent. Bever reminded the board of its duty to support the bond proposal once a decision has been voted on w hether to present a one-ques­ tion or two-question proposal. In other business, the board: • Listened to fourth graders sing Christmas carols. • Heard from the art department and Artsonia, a website where students can dis­ play there artwork for sale. • Discussed revenue-generating ads on the school website. • Approved the high school field trip to the Chicago Museum of Art and Field Museum. The next Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting will be held in the ele­ mentary school Jan. 21, 2013, at 7 p.m. For the second consecutive school board meeting, Hastings teachers carry their perspectives into the meeting room on picket signs. . nos High School Varsity - d GFwoHastings women’s clubs .. c.naets visit a combined holiday meeting ot the T he T h X. ^ anis Hastings ‘ j VOcalists otter Days After Q^nstmas Mond?yHtahrandahumo(ousveIS<onot renditions ol classics such as “Mr. GFinch,” -Silent Nignt « Katie Brown stood budi her remarks Q^ . Th^a in Student attendance Monday behind her to the board of education on each of th^ i» lOachers she has had since k^ergarten. Those �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 20. 2012 - . Page 3 Safety measures, response continue to improve locally by David DeDecker B irrv 1Staff Writer . - bounty Shenti Dar Ixal is currently visi mg county schools to talk with teachers ana adminis(Iaiion about crisis preparedness, speci Rally intruders m the school, in light of s mass shootinns at an elementary Newtown. Conn. I nere is no profile,” said Leaf about a potential shrxiter. “But. there is a ‘brittle per­ son phenomenon.’ and a small percentage of people feel persecuted and are extremely sen­ sitive to bully ing, harassment and rejection. They feel alienated and perceive themselves as an outsider.” l eaf said past shooters have had the mind_ set they are crusaders for those being bullied and will set things right by their actions. He pointed out that with the 1999 Columbine. Cdlo., shootings the two perpetrators had been bullied, but school staff did nothing dur­ ing the bullying incident and students laughed. Those two teenagers made over 30 bombs and planned to kill 500 people then hijack a plane and crash it into New York City. “The public needs to aware of actions and statements, and at a minimum they need to report suspicions.” said Leaf. “There is some­ thing called ‘emotional leakage’ through writ­ ings, artwork, videos, social media and con­ versation. People need to listen for despera­ tion statements.” Kip Kinkel killed three and wounded 22 people in Springfield, Ore., in May 1998. and provided an extreme example of emotional leakage. Kinkel is noted to have said. “I plan to live in a black hole. My firearms will be the only things to fight my isolation. 1 would also like to point out. love is a horrible thing. Il makes things kill and hate.” sis procedures have changed since the Leaf stressed that copy-cat killing is real Columbine shootings. “Back then, standard technique was to con­ and can be accelerated by .social media. The Wcnher effect, as such copy-cat acts are tain the situation and bring in a hostage nego­ called, is reinforced by violent movies, video tiator and talk the person out.” said Sarver. games and music. "Everyone found out that when you have an Teachers and staff along w ith students and active shooter who is taking out people and parents must report receiving any information themselves, that isn’t going to work. pertaining to violence and assume every Historically, if someone is intent on killing threat is serious, he said. Every thing must be people and yourself, negotiation goes right reported confidentially to a supervisor, the out the window. Law enforcement figured out evidence must be preserved and someone we have to act and act now. All we can do is must always be available. Students should mitigate the damage. So, we have changed to have an anonymous method for reporting to a dynamic entry. When you have an active authorities, he said. shooter in a theater, school, church or syna­ Leaf said maintaining a school threat gogue, the first people there go in. and as assessment team is vital to public safety. That backup arrives, they go in. You hope you can team should include a school administrator, minimize what is going on inside.” liaison officer, mental health officer, school Saner said they have trained for dynamic attorney and teachers. It should not include entry with multiple agencies involved. anyone with role conflicts, such as parents, “It doesn’t matter how much training you students or others. • -r do. it is never enough," said San er.-“I think it The sheriff* said all the law enforcement would be great if wc could train every' day in agencies in ‘the county train separately for that regard, but it is out of the question. emergencies such as the one at Sandy Hook “Five years ago, we upgraded our weapons Elementary' School, but they also train togeth­ arsenal,’’ he said. “Our people are now very' er so they can perform as coordinated units in well equipped if such a situation should arise. a crisis. “No matter how many cops you have, you Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said cri­ never have enough for any given situation. We are a small police agency, but wc are blessed with a sheriff’s department and Michigan State Police right in the community. We will take care of the situation to the best of our ability in any given situation.” Sarver said his department works closely with the schools. When asked if gun legislation would have changed the situation in Sandy Hook Elementary, Sarver said the issue with gun control is which side to argue. “There are people who say that if there were armed people in that school and one of them confronted the shooter, they could have mitigated the camage; in fact, taken him out before he shot 19 or 20 more kids." he said. "You can ‘what if* all diy. Then you get into ‘let’s arm the teacher or someone in the school’ and there is an active shooter. The police go in and there is someone running down the hall with a ywi We don’t know who they are because they arc not in uniform. They arc not identifiable. We have to make a hair-split decision if that is ilk- shooter or not They could be shooting at someone and unknown to the responding officers, that shooter is shooting at the original shooter. That’s not a good situation. "There are a lot of teachers who will say Rutland Township will sell property next to new hotel site by David DeDecker Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Board of Trustees has decided to sell more property, likely bringing more commerce to a*corridor that passes through the tow nship and city of Hastings. At their Dec. 12 meeting, board members voted to sell the property on each side of the new hotel site. The two 3.5-acre parcels face West State Street just west of Cook Road. Last month, the board agreed to sell a 3.17aerc parcel for $200,000; construction on a 64-roorn Holiday Inn Express is underway. Township Supervisor Jim Carr said a Realtor will be contacted and the prime retail or service locations will go on the market. Carr said the township is now working with the City of Hastings on zoning for the township property which runs along the city boundary. He said the city is discussing the Zoning with all the townships, in order to make zoning seamless lietwcen the different governing bodies. Carr also said every one is discussing the amount of industrial property still available along the city boundaries. “The city is running out of industrial prop­ erty.” said Carr. "For the most part, the town­ ships don’t have a lol of industrial property." According to Carr, the county government has asked if the townships are willing to col­ laborate on an offsite information backup facility. He said the practice will be required by law soon, and all electronic information will need to be backed up and .stored al least five miles away from its original office. In other business, Rutland T rustee Brcnda Bellmore was reappointed as a planning commission member, and Doug Muma was appointed a board of review member. Among amendments to the 2012 budget the board approved a $2,500 membership W’th the Barty County Economic Development Alliance and additional $1 SIX) for cemetery maintenance due to many trees & nduadBdi|’Onal of S.l.tXX). Clerk Robin Hawthorne said the money will come from the budget stabili/ation fund in the amount of $7,000 The board approved a 2013 staff compen­ sation resolution by a 6-1 vote. Trustee Bill Hanshaw voted against the resolution saymg there have been no staff wage raises for several years and he feels there should be higher compensation for the people who do the good work. Carr said he protested get­ ting a raise in 2005. and no one else current­ ly on staff has received a raise. The township supervisor earns $21,500; clerk. $25,000; treasurer, $22,000; and each trustee earns $80 per meeting attended. "Wc don’t have the money to be doing that," said Carr. “I catch heal for it, but this isn’t a cash cow. We are taking care of the people who elected us to take care the best we can. We chose to mn for office. 1 have said that from Day L and the only reason I took the raise back then was because I was outvoted." Patrick Sharpe front the Algonquin Lake Association presented a pre-pay option for weed control in the lake. Sharpe said the pre­ pay option would save $900. Hawthorne said the special assessment money would be available in time to make the pre-payment. The board unanimously approved the pre­ pay option. I he next township board meeting w ill be Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the town­ ship hall. MEETING, continued from page 1 —-----------practice with individual budgets but acknowl­ edged the reality that departments may view what they don’t use as never coming back. Brown pointed out that budget surpluses have been reinvested in building restoration, data processing and vehicle funds, so departments eventually do see their savings returned. . A business associate contract to apply to a current agreement with Professional Benefits Services Inc that provides third-party, short­ term disability administration The contract poverns use and administration of confiden­ tial information, such as Social Security num her use and health care information to >akguard the county from increased accountabililv and legal exposure. \ Renewal of the Michigan Slate Umvcrsit) Extension Service agreement, which elicited disappointment from Commissioner Jeff VanNoitwick because it did not include a regional administrator for farmland preserva­ tion. “The day will come w hen there’ll lie a push against farmland again." said VanNortwick "We absolutely will need a commitment down the road. To ignore that need is a little irresponsible." Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg pointed out, however, that the county presently has only one farm in the preservation program and. due to the current lack of economic pres sure on farmland, the projected cost of $20,000 to S25.OOO, to hire a director should­ n't be necessary. “We met with Michael [administrator Brown) and there no interest in hiring additional staff’ when Wc’vc laid people off. Hiring a director would fly in the face ol those people that h^'e been laid off.” • An agreement ,or airport management services between the Hastings Ciiy/Barry County Airport Coinmisrion and Airport director Mark Noltfb(X’ni for a two jear peri od beginning Jan. I - ’0B. 1 he agreement has •‘Beady been apl,fl’Vvd bj the City of Halting* and the Barry County Airport Commission. . Because of the holiday calendar, the board W*H meet for it ford111 monthly meeting in its chambers at the codtihouse Wednesday, Dec ^6. at 9 :i.m ‘we are here to instruct and teach the kids. Someone else needs to protect them.’ That used to lx* good enough. Now. 1 don’t think it is good enough. The proper way to protect a school is with a uniformed, armed person. Then the question is [would] the kids feel unsafe to see this person wearing a gun?” Sarver also spoke about the need to address mental health issues and the lack of suitable treatment. "I don’t care what way you cut it. if some­ one goes into an elementary school and starts killing kids, there’s something wrong with them," he said. “I think there is footing there to discuss community mental health issues.” Barry County Mental Health has been serv­ ing the community for decades. The agency offers many services related to mental health and is a prime resource tor many people in Barry County. When asked about local response to a situ­ ation similar to Friday’s shooting. Clinical Director Jill Bishop said, “Wc would reach out to the community to offer some type of service, whether it be grief counseling or cri­ sis intervention — any type of counseling service would be needed at the time. We would make our staff available to the commu­ nity at large, along with outreach to the schools, if requested. Typically, when wc have had issues within the community, whether it is a suicide or other tragic event, we will contact the schools and offer our assistance.” Bishop said all the clinical staff members at BCMH have master’s degrees and attend training seminars as part of their ongoing edu­ cation. Some staff members have been trained in critical incident stress management and will be the first responders to situations, such as a shooting. “We already operate as a walk-in crisis cen­ ter.” said Utilization Review Specialist Carrie Dorrance, recommending online sites with good information for talking to kids about cri­ sis. She suggested starting with ww w.cmhnctwork.org/media-center/moming-z.en/tip.s-fortalkmg-with-kids. Barry County Mental Health has a 24-hour, seven-day-a-wcek crisis on-call service avail­ able at 269-948-8041. Chief of Police Sarver said. “If you are going to live in a free society and that society is going to possess guns, you will have situa­ tions arise. /X free society is built on the fact that the government takes some of those rights away to protect others. How much of those rights the government takes away is depending on society itself. Things like going through searches at an airport are very intru­ sive, especially if they wand you or make you strip down Is that worth the safety on an air­ plane? I think so, but it is still an intrusion on American society. I think the gun issue is the same thing. How much of your rights are you willing to give up for the safety of your chil­ dren?” Lay-away Santa strikes again A year after Hastings Kmart shoppers learned the balances on their lay-away purchases had been paid by an anonymous donor, shoppers w ho had similar contracts at the Hastings Walmart heard similar news Tuesday. According to LaToya Evans, Walmart spokesperson based in Arkansas, a donor wishing to remain anonymous wrote a check for $10,000 to cover lay-away pur­ chases at the Hastings Walmart. Evans confirmed that over S7.CXX) in Layaway purchases had been covered, but she could not confirm an exact number of layaways. WZZM reported that 43 accounts at the 'Hastings store had been paid off. The remaining $2.000-pIus will be donated to a local charity, unless the anonymous donor designated one. said Evans, adding that it is unknown at this time what charity will be chosen. When contacted by the Hanner Wednesday afternoon. local store person­ nel said they could not comment on the matter. Evans said Wednesday evening that employees at the local store were busy helping customers and were not available for comment. Last year, some Kmart shoppers were recipients of a $5,000 donation. Employees there selected 50 families whose balances were then paid off. Kmart human resources representative Judi Chaddock said the benevolence boosted morale for customers and employees alike and resulted in some touching stories. “We had one man come in to take his gifts off layaway because he couldn’t afford to pay them off before Christmas,” Chaddock told the Hanner in December 2011. “When we told him they were already paid for. he was overwhelmed and started to cry .” Whether this year’s layaway Santa is the same person or a new individual who more than doubled the previous donation, the Christmas kindness likely will be fell exponentially. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! Graphic* 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 ■ Fax (269) 945-5192 �Pag«? 4 - Thursday. December 20. 2012 • the Hasting Binner Where will we find the answers, in gun control laws or mental illness assistance? Aviation breakthrough This -canar cloud or -hole punch" cloud, was photographed early Thursday evening, Dec. 13. above the Banner office. This formation is the result of an aircraft passing through a very cold cloud deck, said Jim Maczko. warning coordination meteorol­ ogist at the National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids, who also identified the cloud type. We're dedicating this space Io a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry C ounty. If you ha, e a photo Io share please send it to Newsroom Hastings Hanner. 1351 S'. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058. or email news..>j.a(|!,rap|1ics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. do you know? Behold, baby sister - but don’t touch Do you recognize these two young­ sters? Do you know why or when the photo was taken? What can you tell us about this photo? The Barnier archives have numerous pho tographs from the middle of the past centu­ ry (hat have no date, names or other infor­ mation. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clip­ pings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058: email ncvvs<«-jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Woodland area residents recognized last week’s photo “Lion Hearts.’’ which included members of the Woodland Lions Club. Reader Tom Nicthamer said the photo of taken in front of the Bird printing office on the east side of Main .Street in Woodland. He said members were ready to deliver food to needy families for Christmas 1951. Pictured in the photo and their titles, according to Nicthamer, are (front row. from left) Dr. .Melcomb McBride; Richard Bailey, post­ master. Dannie Brown, owner of the 5- and 10-cent store Hugh Sketfington, from the meat market: Gerald McMillen, poultry dealer (the one holding the dressed chick­ en); Howard Hewitt, milk hauler; Allen Grinage, from the supermarket; (back) John Dell, retired Smith Brothers Elevator man­ ager; Ixster Hatch, who owned milk routes; Rev. George Neiman. Zion Lutheran church; Lawrence Bini, publisher of the WuiuHand Neighbor, Howard Hicks, super­ intendent of Woodland Township school; Herald .Classic. Woodland druggist: and Nicthamer, who at the time "as a salesman lor Allis C halmers. We never know from one day to the next how the events of the day will impact our lives. I never thought that I would be writing about the implications of a mass shooting in Connecticut just a few days before Christmas. .• The lives of the citizens of Newtown. Conn., changed in an instant Friday when Adam Lanza, 20. described as a loner who was intelligent yet socially awk­ ward, headed to an elementary school on a shooting spree and impacted families and a community forever. Friday morning, one of our staff mem­ bers said she heard reports of a shooting spree at an elementary school in a small community in Connecticut. Within hours, wc learned that young children were killed, along with teachers and a principal who apparently gave their lives trying to protect the students. By the end of the day. we knew that 27 were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, including 20 children. Also dead were the shooter’s mother and the perpe­ trator. who had turned the gun on himself before authorities could reach him In the days following, a nation and the world would mount as we learned more about this horrific tragedy. The burning question for all of us is what drove this young man to kill his own mother and then drive to an elemen­ tary school with guns a blazing? Throughout the nation, citizens immedi­ ately called for stronger gun control measures and background checks on buy­ ers of high-powered guns. The media responded by jumping on the gun-control issue before they had any hard facts. As the reports continued, we soon learned that the gunman’s mother had legally purchased the guns and used them for target practice at gun ranges, outings which sometimes included her two, sons. In Michigan, during the lame duck ses­ sion of the state legislature and before the tragic incident in Connecticut, officials had passed a bill to allow concealed pis­ tols in churches, public schools and day care centers. Due to extreme public pres­ sure. Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed the bill Tuesday, saying that he always had reser­ vations with the bill, and called for a review of current open carry' provisions. But the argument grew deeper and even included State Rep. Mike Rogers who argued against stronger gun-control measures. “The more realistic discussion is. how do we target people with mental illness who use firearms?” suggested Rogers. President Barack Obama said he would use “whatever power” he has to prevent more shootings like this from happening again. It didn't take long for the president to side w ith the anti-gun groups in calling for longer waiting periods for gun sales and a ban on semi-automatic firearms. In a speech during a vigil in Newtown, the president suggested that he was con­ sidering support for gun-control legisla­ tion in the coming weeks As more information comes forward, hopefully it will give us some insight on what drove this young man to bring such horror to these innocent victims. It’s not a good time to be debating gun legislation with emotions running so high. But as good citizens, we need to ask — was the incident about guns or was it more about the shooter’s possible mental state? First of all, officials need time to determine if Lanza was on some mind­ altering drug that impacted his ability to reason effectively. For us in Barry County, though, the tragedy is a reminder that these problems aren’t exclusive to Connecticut. Just last week, a teacher told me that one of her students wasn’t looking forward to Christmas vacation. The .student told the teacher that there wasn’t much to eat at his home and that he would probably end up with his father, who constantly yells at him and puts him in the middle of argu­ ments between his separated parents. Another single parent wrote to me vv ith concerns for her little boy. Recent court documents show her son is the subject of argumentative behavior and mind games from his father, with whom he will most likely spend the holidays. Another young mother wrote to us about her compassion for the 20 children who lost their lives at the hand of a sick gunman, yet she’s scared for her own son because he’s been a victim ol a sy stem that seems slacked against them both as she tries to give her son a better lite. Are these kids victims of a system that’s not responsive as they call out for help? And, is anyone even listening? As the nation looks for the answers to these horrific crimes, stiffer gun control legislation is not the only issue here, because mental health plays a role, as Ut;My wife and I trxik our grandchildren to ‘a movie recently, only to be concerned by some of the coming attractions shown as wc waited for the feature to start. Where is the outrage from citizens voicing their concerns over the increasing violence in movies and shoot-em-up video games? Docs Hollywood and lhe video game industry play a role in some of these tragedies? Monday, several movie companies announced delays for the openings of three new feature films because of their violent content. Movie producers appar­ ently felt it better to wait a few days and to avoid any bad publicity. . According to a recent CBS News report. James Peterson a professor at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, said the nation’s discussion about gun control must also include talk about mental health services. "I do think we have to talk about the culture of violence and mental health, said Peterson, “and resourcing mental health in a way that de-stigmatizes it as we educate young people, especially, about the violence guns can produce and the mental health issues that surround some of these horrific incidents.” ' Schools all over this state and the nation have gutted their counseling departments to the point that there’s no support for children needing these servic­ es — or for the teachers who work with children needing special help. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that alcohol and drug abuse is far more likely to result in vio­ lent behavior than mental illness by itself. The report also indicated last year that one in five adults in the United States had a mental illness of some degree. Since the Newtown massacre, Americans’ call for action has gotten louder. But we must move cautiously, because the nation needs to debate the issues not just in Lansing or in Washington, but in communities across the country with a genuine attempt to find the real answers to these horrific acts. Tile answers to these violent acts won’t be found in stiffer gun control legislation — they are part of a societal issue that will continue torplague communities all over the country if we continue to expose our kids to all this violence. z\ quick trip to the video game aisle of a local store should concern any parent of kids who play video games. Games like Manhunt. Dead Rising. Resident Even 4. Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto are just a few. Or try games like God of War. Mortal Kombat. Deception. Madworld or Gears of War. In the small print on the back of the packages of these games, companies warn parents that “pro­ longed exposure to violent media can lead to aggressive behavior, anxiety, bul­ lying and desensitization.” Earlier this week The American Academy of Pediatrics renewed its sup­ port for stiffer gun laws, but it should also lead the charge to outlaw or to at least reduce the amount of violent games kids play any given day. hint on the television and see what families across the country are viewing and look at movie theater listings. So much ot what s wrong can be found in what we’re exposed to every day. In the hours after Friday’s shootings, churches in Newtown filled up with fam­ ilies and community members looking for answers and some solitude in their lives. So much of what happened in Newtown last Friday has been the result of the different world we live in. For months, the rhetoric politicians use about the haves and the have-nots has worked to divide families. And. for more than five years, sluggish economic conditions continue to push families to the brink 1"enty kids died in Newtown. Those kids and their families will miss out on birdUays. school events. honor rol mg kids of (heir own. It was all pod.- ;n ffwh when a young man who ap^ared to desensitized by |„, notions Ven on a ^’^.J-Page that changed the.rtam'* In memory ofthescyotm.. „ ■ teachers and thetr Prinei^ 7 ho K can get beyond the discuss the real issues •;,? 'Uc and So many -e calhnr ^n,«Hiy need to throw them a lifeline. ‘“H For the students who t; । ghHuiday.n.ay they deep Fred Jacobs. x jCe Graphics Inc. . <s‘dent. J- Ad �Tie Hastings Danner - Thursday, December 20. 2012 - Page 5 SENTE^’ continued from page 1----------- OAAA, Concerts are appreciated lb the editor: Win fl**? missed the combined Thomapple Frit ”and and Coldwater Brass concert mi a?i CVcning. Dec. 7. in Hastings, you s<k<-d a terrific concert. And on Sunday emoon. Dec. 9, Bows n Buddies peronned a truly delightful concert at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Many thanks to the members of all three groups for providing Barry County residents with these wonderful holiday musical events. Bonnie and Bruce David. Middleville /fs the holiday season without Andy Williams by Dr. Paul Kcngor Shortly before Thanksgiving, 1 was in the kitchen washing dishes when I heard my first music of the holiday season. Sick of talk radio and sick of election post­ mortems. I gave myself n breather, turning the FM dial to something cheerful for a change. The first song I heard was "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” by the great Gene Autry. There is no substitute. And there’s no better feeling every season than hearing such songs for the first time. I grabbed my 2-y ear-old daughter and danced with her. She smiled as I sang, didn’t make a peep, her head on my shoulder. Then 1 heard the next tune, "There’ll be much mislletoeing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near. It’s rhe most wonderful time of the scar." It was crooned in that soaring, happy voice so uniquely Andy Williams. Yes. Andy Williams. Himself a Christmas classic — “Mr. Christmas.” "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is probably his signature song: or maybe "It’s the Holiday Season.” As I was singing along, twirling my 2y ear-old, it hit me: This was the first time I was singing with Andy Williams without his presence in this world. Williams died Sept. 25 at the age of 84. His passing didn’t happen without notice, even in our self-indulgent, frenetic, short-time-span culture. I caught the news of his death at a website. It gave me pause. I never met the man. but I have fond mem­ ories of his place in Americana and Christmas. Williams had a regular IV show in the 1960s and 1970s, but it was his Christinas specials that ran longer still that most of us remember. I would catch them at my grandmother’s house. She lived in Emporium. Pa., which really was over the river and through the woods. In fact, dur­ ing the snowy drives to my grandmother’s house on Christmas Eve, we’d cruise through a little town in Western Pennsylvania called Brockway, where we encountered horse-drawn sleighs clopping under the .streetlights and over the railroad tracks. The horse knew the way to carry die sleigh through the white and drifted snow. When we got to my grandmother’s house, it was total mirth: My grandmoth­ er’s anchovy and pepperoni rolls, freshly cooked ham. cookies every where, my What do you I jest week’s question: f Hie gray woll population has readied suffw . popuh.tuin levs Is that slate lawmakers c consn'erint: a huu.ing season de P nrotesis of tribes that have special ties to he auunid. Should the wolf be >■ ga™ ’PCCK>' Yes No Dr. Paul Kengor is an author, professor ofpolitical science at Grove City College and executive director of The Center for Vision and Values. think? Here’s your chance io take part in an inter­ active public opinion I*’11 Vole ,hc Mu«lions posed each week by .uvesstng our web,ite www.UaslingsBanncr.cont. Results will be tabulated and o-poned the following week, along with a new question. 7 C. 93ri grandfather blissfully babbling on. my Aunt Em and Uncle Rich, my Aunt Della and Uncle Joe, Uncle Bruno, Aunt Ruth and Uncle Sam — all crammed happily in a liny little kitchen. Most are gone now. Tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago. That brings me back to Andy Williams. It’s funny the things you remember, but, in those days, there were only three or four stations on television: ABC, CBS, NBC and maybe a PBS affiliate. Al Christmas time, no one dared miss Bob Hope’s annu­ al special on NBC. He did ail sorts of skits and gags and musical renditions and terrif­ ic tributes to the troops — and presented the college football all-Americans. We would take time out from the kitchen — playing cards, Scrabble or just miking — to w atch Bob Hope. But Bob Hope wasn’t the only one. Other big names had Christmas shows: Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Loretta Young, Jimmy Durante and the Lennon Sisters, Lawrence Welk — and Andy Williams. Williams sang those songs, always accom­ panied by fake snow, pretty girls, lots of colors, sweaters, and glowing faces. Until Sept. 25, Andy Williams was one of the only big names still alive from that genre. Remarkably, he had still been per­ forming and was very active. When 1 heard that Williams died, I began writing a tribute. I read the news the same day I happened to read this verse from Ecclesiastes: “One generation passes and another comes... There is no remem­ brance of the men of old." That was fitting. I didn’t finish the arti­ cle. Like much of America. I w’as preoccu­ pied with less redeeming things — like politics and the 2012 election. We couldn’t pause to adequately remember this man of old. For that I am sorry. But, just as fitting, the arrival of the hol­ iday season corrected that. As Christmas time begins again, it does so — once again - with die voice of Andy Williams. We’re made mindful of what lasts. Andy Williams lasts. He makes us happy; poli­ tics doesn’t. Andy Williams, rest in peace. And thanks for the memories this most won­ derful time of the year. For this week: After the tragedy |n Connecticut, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday vetoed a gun law that would have eliminated many gun-free zones. Should concealed weapons be allowed in hospitals, day care centers, churches, sports arenas and schools? □ □ Yes No points.” heard । . McDowell sa, "j the enlp|0'■'n’0’»y that the defendant ordt warrant * lOt’lcan a site after the first s testing exccutcd. She said there change । j Sla,»ng the employee was rilJg a lct(cr\MLOrY“I am also co"’ 'thc Oi|le, . wa, presented to one o lettvr, *cts Vlctin)<; asking her to sign J|e had denymg the statements ■ Prev10u,|y that thc defenda" I y a.waU|,e<1 her." said McOo"‘ adniiniM*‘^t to |,e a|) interference with . jp «‘ftun of ju lice. For those reason'' 111 ’uP|10rt , 10 points." tfiventh Povilailis w35''’‘"behalf <>f ^ffnily to make a statement of . »he People, "Judge. I would X Se­ lims here in court l< .• ®Cfian- "As you can understand. aficr P _ 8 over this trial, these victims arc ym* -. P e who lack nor­ mal societal supP^* 1 *|hc * J* *n,s« guardians, folks who could dn > court and give them an opportunity ress l^,s court. So I will act as their tnd will speak on their behalf.” , . Rodney Reams »n court for lhc Terpening sentencing ‘ ” • even though he testified to alleged ,nvolvmg he and defendant. Terpening acquitted of any acts involving Reams- cams changed his story several times and t e jury could not con­ vict without reasonable doubt on the four counts involving Rcam>"Judge, in preparing tor this trial, in con­ ducting this trial and preparing for sentenc­ ing, and in consultation with the investigating officer, what is strikingly clear about this case is that this is not an isolated incident," said Povilaitis. "This is not a defendant who comes before you for -some * 7 type of mistake, lack of judgment, some type of one-time fail­ ure w'here he pleads for your mercy and asks for your forgiveness. What we have is an adult male who. for his entire adult life, it is crystal clear, has perpetrated these types of manipulative crimes against the most vulner­ able victims." Thc prosecution told the court it is impor­ tant to consider the defendant’s behavior to manipulate not only the victims, but also thc system including foster care workers, thc licensing board and other agencies. “Quite frankly, manipulation of his own family,” said Povilaitis. Povilaitis told thc court that the defendant has had chances to change his life, but has chosen not to change. Povilaitis pointed to earlier incidents where Terpening and family could have taken steps to get thc defendant help. She said early in the case he was offered and refused a generous plea deal and “decid­ ed to roll thc dice” and put the victims, his family, and this comuwrity through a trial. "The guidelines are in place. Judge, to give you and other members ol the judiciary a means in which to .sentence a defendant," she said. "A means to give a just sentence. It is the position of'Die People that the'guidelines, in this case, do not do such. You are given the authority under the statute to depart from those guidelines in special circumstances — when there are extraordinary, substantial and compelling reasons to do so. “We are respectfully asking you to sen­ tence this defendant to the highest allowable sentence under the law. A sentence of 10 to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections is one that is proportionate to the crime committed. Proportionate to the harm inflicted upon these victims and to this com­ munity as a whole. "There are many reasons to make a depar­ ture. It is the position of The People that under the victim vulnerable scoring variable, despite scoring the defendant 15 points there, it does not accurately give weight to other variables. It does not take into account that thc defendant preyed on a victim’s youth, a position of authority’, and I would argue a domestic relationship of some sort. “You have someone who has manipulated the system, who has put himself in positions of trust by lying about educational back­ ground and experience, and put in a position of trust by the State of Michigan - not just as a foster parent, but as a foster home director of the most vulnerable types [of children!. "As victim after victim came in here [courtrobm], witness after witness, what w as obvious was how- poor and sad and troubled the histories of these young men were. They came to the defendant as young adults, but many of them had been in foster care since they were toddlers. They had been in dozens of foster homes. The last place they should have feared wits a state-licensed group home and the defendant. k,nfortunately, it wasn’t lite case. These kids lived wnh the defendant. These kids couldn’t go home. He controlled their entire life. , "It is the position of The People those arc substantial and compelling reasons to go above the sentencing guidelines in this case.” Povilaitis spoke about additional testimony and ‘Other Acts’ submitted in the case which compounded reason* lor making an upward departure from sentencing guidelines She spoke about the letter which Terpening wrote to the court after being convicted. She said as she read the letter she noticed Terpening never wrote about the victims, apologized, or ‘‘bout the results ot his actions on other peo­ ple, only what he would do lo May ou( of jaj]e . * ‘We know he wuS **rsl confronted about inappropriate sexual behavior 15 years ago. Instead of confronting the issue and getting ’he help he needed, the family rallies around him to the detriment °f I’he victim]. We know a E'w ycars later hi* behavior continues with I another victim]. Know he is able to manipulate the system and get a foster home license as a 22-year °‘d smgk- man. We know he requests sexual assault victims. Wc know he wants teenage boys. “Then, he is charged with an offense of sexual assaulting one of the foster children and the 'Terpening Machine’ goes into full force. lust as they did with all the other vic­ tims in this case. They got [a witness] to change his story all to protect the defendant and not to address the problem. "The facts establish this defendant is likely to be a threat to society, a harm to society.” McDowell asked Schaeffer if he wished to say any thing on behalf of his client. Schaeffer responded by asking the court to admit Terpening into the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program which is a "last chance" program. When allowed to be in the SSSP the convicted are highly monitored, but arc allowed to avoid jail lime unless they violate conditions of their probation. If a person vio­ lates probation they go to jail or prison. The defense stated there was evidence excluded from the jury' in regards to victims and reiterated the fact that one of the victims in particular was unbalanced and dangerous. Schaeffer also pointed out again, as he did at trial, that the people involved are at the age of consent. He then asked the court to sentence within the guidelines if SSSP was not granted. "The guidelines are appropriate." said Schaeffer. "The guidelines take into consider­ ation every element that needs to be consid­ ered in determining what a sentence should be. The request for departure is a real aberra­ tion from normal sentencing. The courts, over the years, have required strict adherence to the departure requirements. I don’t think that jumps to this level. The government [prosecu­ tion] made a generous offer prior and the defendant did not lake that offer. At that point in time, the government would have been sat­ isfied with a year in the county jail. Now she is piling on because the defendant exercised his.right to go to trial. I don’t think the defen­ dant can be held to any other standard for exercising his Constitutional right. The fact that he went to trial cannot be used against him for increasing his sentence. "I ask the court not to exceed guidelines. This is not an exceeding guidelines matter. The scenario set forth by the government is such that it is speculation, it is her theory as to what this all means. Which has been rejected by testimony of other people. Your Honor heard a lot of testimony from a lol of people in the community on behalf of Mr. Terpening. I ask your honor to take that into considera­ tion. There were more than a half-a-dozen people who came forward and told you the good things he did for this community. The good tilings he did for saving of the animals. The good things he did for the children. I would ask you take that into consideration as you sentence. There have also been letters to that affect that I ask you to take into consid­ eration. “This is virtually the first offense the defendant has had with the court. The only other offense was apparently was letting a dog stray some lime ago. “The fact that the government says he can’t be rehabilitated is not a factual thing the court should give much credence to. The fact that the defendant is the father of eight children, and there is no allegation of him being inap­ propriate behavior in relation to these chil­ dren, and the fact that he has provided for these children and his wife. He has been a good father and supporting unit for them. "The so-called manipulation argument of the government - I almost got to the point where I thought she was going to want to sen­ tence the gallery' for what they did. There is no indication that there is any manipulation here other than there is an indication of a sup­ porting group out there who think Michael is a valuable and worthwhile person based on his actions over the years. Povilaitis responded by telling the court her request for an upward departure was in no way a retaliatory' request from the prosecu­ tion. “A plea offer was made and the defendant rejected that plea offer,” said Povilailis. "The plea offer was made before victims had to come in and testify. Before they had to pre­ pare emotionally, physically and the expenses of a trial was done. 1 nearly brought up that issue of a plea offer in response to letters this defendant has provided the court - that he wants out, a chance to be better, go into a spe­ cial program, he will belter himself. He had the opportunity to do it on many occasions. I am not requesting a departure from the guide­ lines in any way to retaliate against this defendant for going to trial. That would be improper and that is not what I am asking. The facts in this case support a departure." "Our position is that it is precisely what she is doing.” said Schaeffer. "This is a retaliato­ ry effort on her part because she had to spend two weeks in a trial, and she did not want to. That is precisely what she is doing in this case.” McDowell then addressed the defendant "With respect to the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program, I am denying that peti­ tion,” declared McDowell. "I don’t feel the defendant would be an appropriate candidate for a program such as Swift and Sure Sanctions. . "With respect to the pre-sentence letter ana information. I have reviewed all the informa­ tion and letters on behalf of the defendant. I can certainly understand the letters written on Mr. Terpening’s behalf. That is what he allows people to see and the image he has pre­ sented to the community. Perhaps there are some gtxxl things he has done, but these par­ ticular acts [convictions] were conducted in secret.” ,r . McDowell then asked Terpening if there was anything he would like to say before sen­ fencing. Terpening stood and, during moments of crying, provided his plea "It has been 19 months I have been through this,” said Terpening. "If wasn’t because of me. I could have spent less than one year in the county jail. I love my family. I love my kids. And. I refuse to do it. In the letter I addressed things I was supposed to address as part of what your attorney tells you to do cer­ tain things ... Before this I did gn to see a ther­ apist ... 1 did not want to come to trial. I did not 1 wanted to do what was best for my fam­ ily ... I know' you say I am not a candidate for this program, but I would ask to consider it... 1 will do anything you ask of me. Anything. Including when J was incarcerated .. My therapist will come to the jail at no cost to the county. My family will take care of it.” The defendant said he has been a model trustee at the county jail even though he has been ridiculed and tormented by other incar­ cerated trustees. He told the court for the last 19 months he has had a curfew and lived with his mother. "I love my mother to death." he said, "but I want to be with my wife and family." Terpening went on to tell the court what a hard experience this has been for him. He said people were calling and harassing his family. According to Terpening, someone shot‘his horse. “In the eyes of the police and court I was guilty from day one.” he said. "I wanted to take that plea so badly.” He told McDowell if she just gave him a chance she would never see him the court­ room again. "I beg you to consider this.” he said. McDowell said she understood Terpening’s comments, but she had to take into consider­ ation the fact that a jury convicted him of cer­ tain crimes and she must determine an appro­ priate sentence for him to serve. She said the letters submitted on his behalf so a public image, but she had to look at the crimes of which he was convicted. "Those are things that were done in private and done in secret." said McDowell. ” With respect to the guidelines, 15 points was scored on the Offense Variable (OV) for predatory conduct. I don’t feel that offense variable accurately or adequately takes into account the magnitude of the authority status you had over these children. You ran a foster care home. You were entrusted by the State of Michigan to take care of those children. Those were children who had been previous­ ly traumatized, previously sexually abused. According to the testimony you asked for sex­ ually-abused children. You asked for the worst of the worst. You re-traumatized kids who had already been traumatized ... those children had serious issues. Serious mental health issues, serious anger issues, which wouldn’t be unusual considering the types of environment those children were brought up in. They have been in that environment since they were young children - move around from place to place. According to the testimony of the victims they enjoyed were they were until these things happened. "I do believe there was predatory conduct in the way you groomed some of these chil­ dren. according to the testimony. There was sexual talk. There was what the children thought was non-sexual behavior prior to any­ thing happening. Those children were moved yet again after this incident happened. At least one testified he was homeless after being taken out of the foster care with you." McDowell the charges only went back dur­ ing a five-year period, but said there are “other acts" victims which came forward for acts committed many years before the charged period. "There was a 12-year-old victim numerous years ago - 12 years ago that you sexually assaulted." said McDowell. "There was a 10year-old victim in the foster care system with your mother that you raped according to testi­ mony. Those were young children and the pattern continued on for many years, in my opinion, will) you requesting children who were sexually-abused putting them in your care and then abusing them again. I am look­ ing at that pattern and considering whether you are a threat to community. That long­ standing pattern would indicate you are a dan­ ger to the community. "Couple with the fact - 1 have read your letter - you don’t express any remorse for the victims, all you talk about is yourself and what you’re going to do. 1 don’t think you have an appreciation for the consequences of your actions, or the damage that was done to the victims. "By statute I am limited to sentence you to a maximum of 15 years. 1 find there is unique psychological injuries to the victims as well due to their past history. They were trauma­ tized and they were already severely trauma­ tized ... Ihcrefore I do find a basis for nn upward departure with substantial and com­ pelling reasons have been placed on the record." With that said, McDowell sentenced Michael Terpening to prison for a term of 10 to 15 years with clnmce of parole in a decade. Looking forward, Terpening will take this case to the Michigan Court of Appeals. He also faces another trial in late winter for an insurance fraud charge, and yet another trial in early spring for a thirteenth criminal sexu al conduct charge. These cases have been assigned to a special prosecutor from the Kent County Prosecutor’s office and not the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. Terpening’s defense attorneys Schaeffer and Brad Eldred have asked to be dismissed as Terpening’s representation for those two new trials due to economic reasons. �Locaischools respond to Connecticut shootings: Hastings As a response to thc Connecticut school mass shootings, the Hastings Area School System posted two documents on its website poor to Monday classes: a message from Superintendent Todd Gecrlings to teachers ‘Uid parents and a document from the National Assixiation of School Psychologists address­ ing parents on wajs fo comfort and counsel their children 'The safety and security of our students will always be our top priority." said Gecrlings. “not just when things like this hap- Worship Together... ...at thc church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules ofHastings area churches availablefor your convenience HAST INGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW BEGINNINGS GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 502 E Bond 5».Hxunp Pastor CHURCH 8950 F_ M 79 Highway. Nashville. J.C.CYnnk roahjlfy imitox you to curoe uonL'p wi:h M .Sunday Ml 49073. Partor Don Ro«vc. (517) 852-9228 Morning j: 10:30 a.m. anJ AK«*hy evening Bible rtudv 6 pbi. with Rev. Cahon Kidder. Interested in knouing more about cur chureh? Fka-e feel *d- Celebration 9 a.m A 10.30 a m Felkm »hip Time before me service. Nursery, children'* numstr), youth group, aduk \nraJl group mini’trv. corne to call <w.»(these numbers Pastor Crank 269-979-8618; (313) leadenhip training. 610-5'’W or. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH Ed Bhnkenship METHODIST CHURCH 9275 5. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Ml 49050 Rev Ryan Wid.md. Sun­ days • 9:30 4 nr Traditional Nurxen and Chillren's Ministry. Thursday night Bible stud) and CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE Nunery available during both serv­ ices (Summer Schedule • Adult 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pfcrtar Sunday School 4.45 Sunday School. 9 am., Worship A Children’* Program* 10 a mJ Youth am. Morning Worship Service Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir. 10 45 a m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.: Hedaeslsy Evening Sen toe 7 pm. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and Minister Collin Pmkrton. Phone 269-945 2938. Sunday School JO HASTINGS FIRST I Nim) METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Partix Don Spxhnun Office Phone (269) 945-9574. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 am.-3 p m ; Friday 9 am. to noon Sunday morn­ ing Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan during both w orhip services Share the Light Soup Kitchen senes a free meal cyny Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH for more information pm Evening Service: Jr. Yoodi SAINT! ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT Group 5-7 pan. A Sr. H’gh Youth Chu-.-h Office 94S-80W fur infor­ ANGUCAN CHURCH Pastor Daniel Graybill. Pastor Brian Teed, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sunday: Nursery -nd tod­ am mation on .MOPS, Children's Choir. 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9.15 Wednesday, Family Night fr30 p.m , Au ana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Morning Prayer (Holy dler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Worship Services: 9:15 a,m. Communion the 2nd Sunday of each Sports Mhnstriet -nJ Children's Sunday School (ages 2 thru 5th grade). 10:45 am. & month at this sen ice). 10 am Holy Communion (each week) WOODLAND UNITED am. (infants through age 4} is available visit ww wxountrychapdumc.org <http>'tv wwcsiuntrychapclumc org/> ages. 10 30 a m Wa^hip Service; 6 8'45 for PreK-5th and Nursery Care p.m.). e-mail office-’ mei.net or Ctorie. Sr Pa<tor. Josh Maurer. Youth Partvrr. Sunday Sen ices' 9.15 am Sunday School for all worship hours. Traditional Worship; 10 am. a.m. Refreshments: 10.45 Contemporary Worship 5th Sunday Worship at 10 am. Sunday School more’ Call the chureh office at (269) 721-8077 (MW/F 9 a.m -12 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH p nu. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Wbnhip Service; 11 am. Contem­ porary Service; Sunday S*.h<x>l xnd prayer ume 6'30 pan to 730 p.nx 7-9 able Night Bible Study 7 p.m Service 10 30 am to 11:30 <tm., Group available .in.! 11 am. with nuncQ. preschool unJ kids' chureh avail­ COIJNTRY CHAPEL UNITED (517) 204-9390 Statday Wonhip 309 h Sunday morning service times: 9 ant with nuneiy and preschool am., Wonhip 11 am Wednesday- (Local) 269 945-3’27. OF DELTON 7025 Milo RJ.. PO Bax 40«. (cor­ ner of Milo Rd. A S. M-43). Delian. Ml 49046 hbtor Roger Cl a) pro!, 1674 S Stole Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2285 The Rector of Sv. Andrew A Matthias rs Children's Junior Church (4 years through 4th grade). Junior and 203 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 Rl Rev. Senior High Youth Group 6 (X) p.m. • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons Sunday Worship 9; 15 2370 and the rectory number is 269­ .ind several adult small prixip oppor­ tunities Wednesday Mid-Week at METHODIST CHURCH David T. Hurtwick. Thc church phone number is 269-795­ 948-9327. Our church website is a. nt PLEASANTVTEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey RoaJ. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. http:/,;trax.to’’andrewntanhias. Wc 6:30 pan.: Pioneer Club. 4 years through 5th grade. Adults: Marriage are purl of thc Diocese of the Great Enrichment Class, Women's Prayer Lakes which is tn communion with Group and a Men’s Bible Study. Thursday: Senior Adult (50*) Bible The United Epi-xopJ Church of (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 xm.; Sunday Schxj! Il am; Sunday Escnmg Service 6 pan.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm North Amrhca and u%c the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our Study -t |(> Un. and lunch ar services. Brunch at 9;3O am HOPE UNITED LIFEGATE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 301 E State Rd . P.O. Box 273. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Ridurd WELCOME CORNERS Moore, Pastor. Church pttone 269­ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 945-4995 Church Website- «ww. hopeum.org. Church Fax No: 269­ 3185 N Brocdwa). Hartings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. 818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda Bclson. Office Phone 945-2654 Worship Services. Sunday, 9.45 am.; Sunday School. day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Mominp 9:30 am Sunday School; 10 45 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 8’05 S. Jefferson. Rev. Richard am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 Altinc. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 & 4) (Scptrmlxr thru May), pan.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 11 xm.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men s p.m. Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH served) (October thru May). Nashville. Rev. Richard Altine. Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth A mission of St. Ruse (meal served) (October thru May) Catholic Church. Hasting* Mass Wednesday 7 pm - Pray er Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am • Women's Bible Sunday ut 9 30 aan Study. WOODGROVE BRETHREN Randall Bertrand. Rd Website: uuw.Ufcgatesxxom. Sun­ day Worship 10 am. Wednesday Life Group 6.30 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH DitroiYT God* Grace ivith uC Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Dec. 23 - W'orship Service ID am. No Sunday School. Dec. 23 Birthday Party for Jesus after 10 a m. Worship; Men A: Women’s Alcoholics Ancnymous 7pm Dec. 24 • Chnxtmas Eve Sen ice 7 & II pm. Dec. 27 - Synod Youth Gathering in Lansing Dec. 28 Synod Gathering in Lansing. Dee. 29 • Synod Youth Gathering in Laming. Location: 239 E North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, httpj/vvw vv.discover-graoe.org COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PARISH 4M7 Coats Grove Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price Phone: 269-048-0900. hours. Tbevday. Wednesday, Thurs­ 10:45 am. Pastor Wendy's, 11:30am. ThinlThurvlay CHURCH 502 East Grand. .Hastings; Floyd Pastor Wheelchair FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Sunday Hughes. Pastor; Myron Huebner. CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058 School 930 am. Worship Time Music. Sunday Services. 10 am. (269) 945-5463. 10.30 a.m. Youth activities: call lor Sunday School (all ages); II am. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Sen ices: 8-55 a.in Traditional Worship Service; 7 pm. Thursday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call 269-948-2673 Service; Worship fur -dditmnd information Children's Worship available during accessible and elevator. infrirTnaticr!. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Bryce Feighner. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 1115 a ra. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE k-hw ftrMchurvhhjsting' erg and our web tog for sermons al: hnp:;.hast- A Spinl-fillcd church. Meeting -t thc Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 ingsprcshyterian.blogspot.com . Friday - 9 a m. Picklcball. Saturday 600 Powell Rood. Hxstingt- Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ Assyria Rd. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun Praise A: Worship 10 30 u rn .6pm; Wed. 948-2330. PastieS Home 269-945­ 6 30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girfs agrs 4-12. Pastors David and bjv»1633fa sbtglobal net Ruve MacDonald An oasiv of God's Sunday School 945 xm.; Wurdup love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616­ 4356. Senia 10:45 am; Sunday Evening 6 p m WcdrtesdoV 7 p m. -10.30am PnuseTeam Monday4 p m. Pu'kkhalt; 7pm Knit Wits. Wednesday - 4 p.m. PicklebalL 731-5194 . Thiy information on worship service /v provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and flu se local businesses: Rim t.wj'w DOSLEY D«UKf< Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 irAxty’jiy 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 . formerly gun-free zones, including schools. In the right hands, he said he sees guns being an asset, especially if ii means having a police officer in the building, which once occurred in Hastings through the DARE program. With increir-ed funds, h*’d also like fo sec a fully staffed counseling department. “I would love to have inorc counselors," said Gecrlings, who said he was pleased to Sale of River Bend Golf Course pending by David DeDcckir Staff Writer After a half-century as a place of recre­ ation. River Bend Golf Course just west of Hastings will return to its previous use as farmland — and to the descendants of a for­ mer ow ner. Ow ner Dennis Storrs is selling the 27-hole course on West State Road to Larry Haywood, part owner, along with his sons, of nearby Sand Creek Dairy. Haywood told the Banner he plans to return the approximately 180-acre property back to farmland for grow­ ing hay and corn. A letter of agreement has been signed and a downpayment made, although the ionn.il paperwork has not been completed. I lay wood said. Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Cansaid Haywood has agreed to sign an affidavit limiting the property to agricultural use. and taxes collected by the township on the prop­ erty will remain about the same. Hie proper­ ty is zoned recreatioral, but the 1981 Right to Fann Act allows Mxhigan farmers agricul­ tural variances, said Or As of May 2000.' th: Michigan Right to Farm Act was amended so that local units of government could not create stricter stan­ dards than slate govemnenl.' The Michigan Right to Farm Act prohibits local govern­ ments from passing any resolutions or ordi­ nances which would conflict with the Michigan Right to FarmAct. Before being turned into a golf course, the property belonged to Haywood’s great­ grandparents Will and Myra. Larry’s uncle Don Haywood purchased the property and started River Bend Golf Course in 1963. lhe first nine holes opened io 1964, and a second nine in 1967. In 1974. River Bend Travel agency was started out of the clubhouse. In 1975. the golf course was sold to Gordon and Jean Carlson, and Ron and Betty Cooley. Improvements were made to course, and later the Cooleys left the business. Jack and Mary Snyder then bought into a 27-hole course. In 1982, Denny and Andrea Storrs formed Jas-Den Inc. which included investors Duane and Frances* Glasgow. George and Sylvia Herrick. Rod and Geny Newton. Wally and Margaret Ollson. along with Dave and Jan Storrs. Jas-Den purchased River Bend Golf Course and started running the course begin­ 118 S, Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 learn Upon his hire this year oi an anonymous group of tK-nefactors who fund psychological and social worker coun'ding for students in need. Help from all direclions is needed to pro­ vide the security every student in America nec«Js "Studies show (hat children learn better when they feel secure." concluded Gecrlings. Hastings school board honors retiring members The longest-serving members of the Hastings board of education turned in their playbooks during Monday’s meeting at Hastings Middle School. Gene Haas and Pat Endsley (center) served the district as board members for 16 1/2 years and 27 1/2 years, respectively. Helping celebrate their service and their retirement are board president Kevin Beck (far left) and Superintendent Todd Geerlings. ning with the 1983 season. Denny Storrs was unavailable for com­ ment. In a telephone interview Tuesday evening, Haywood said he is currently removing trees and course irrigation equipment from the lowland property in order to plow. Visit us online at ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES xouth of CHURCH Dr. Jeff 11 am. Contemporary Service. Nursery and both services. M-79 East. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Rev. pen. but all of ihe , Following the t 'Xa> •“ H<eh School in Colorado1 (ic«rl,"l's. P,”n,c*1 out. America’s education co”l’nun,l> ,carr>ed a great deal about irnnro^1 sevur,‘y’ ^cially the importance of noting oCV<?s buikl«ngs. He said he expects increased safety Pr<KC. dures will result from la*1 wcek S sh(H>,,nEs in Connecticut. “Anytime you have svnietbmp as tragic as this, you’ve got to learn what conk‘s UP and how to adapt " he s,iJ' bul aIs° is ,nind' ful that increased .security co,nes al a COst' "In trying t0 be safe and >ecurc’ wc b*vc to look. too. into the cost ” But that is not easy a schlM)l Strict that’s budgeting hard to overcome a S622.OOO deficit. Gecrlings said he isn’t sure how he feels about the recently vetoed legislation in Michigan that Would have allowed guns into HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE ■'^^»y.Dec.20_P^O"<!Xder Vac'’’.' ''ln“'inx ’’ries gets ready ■’■45 to5 p.n> ; M0vie stable." I >r Chnsimas with "Conte to 5 Miimng Loretta Yount- a"*1 C to 8 p.ni Friday. Dec. 21 _ s'^ enjoys Christmas, l():3().n"- . d Monday, Dec. 2-1.. b"wOrl. josed httuts (The libra,y will re»u,"‘.l)r me nest two Wednesday through s.,tuIday 11 live anti weeks; ,, will be closed ‘"^ Year's Ese Chttsunas days, a. well ‘ Ray and New Year's Day > on about CalI|,e|ibnltyloi.n,1A^,n' any of thc abme. 2<>t).945J-‘ Earl E. Gregory HASTINGS, Ml - Earl E. Gregory, age 62. of Hastings, passed away December 13, 2012 at home. He was bom March 22, 1950 in Barry County. He was lhe son of DeWill Clinton Gregory and Sarah Elmina Patlock. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1969. He married Sharon Kay Tagg, the love of his life, on August 9, 1968. She has been by his side and been his loving wife for 4-1 years. Tliey spent the early part of their marriage traveling on motorcycles with family and friends. They loved camping and spending time with their family. Earl worked at thc Courtside Service Station for three years. Followed by two years al Middleville Tool & Die. He worked thc rest of his career al Bradford White Corporation, retiring in 2008. Earl’s favorite pastimes included riding his motorcycle, bowling, fishing, golfing, camp­ ing, and going to the races. He also enjoyed fly fishing, tying his own flies tor numerous family and friends, and woodworking. Among his many loves were his family. He loved spending lime with his grandchildren. Earl is survived b) his wife, Sharon; daughter, Sarrah (Joe) Johnson; son. James Gregory and fiance, Nicole Huges; his sis­ ters, Betty (Dennis) Chase. B>rdie Lopez and Charlie Corser; broihcr-in-law, Terry (Peg) Newton; and numerous nieces and nephews. His grandchildren are Morgan Gregory, Brett and Meekah Johnson, and Meya Huges. A memorial service tix>k place at Girrbach Funeral Home on Monday, IX-ccinber 17, 2012 Following Earl’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please make, memorial contributions to lhe American Cancer Six-ieiy or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Girrbaeh Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbaeh funvralhome.net to sign lhe online guest txxik or to leave a memory or message lor the fainily Billie Sanford Neal Billie "Billy’’ Sanford Neal also known as Bill S. passed away on December 16. 2012. He was bom on January 10. 1930 to Elbert and Pearl Neal in Monterey. TN. Billy attended Monterey High School in Tennessee where he played football for four years as a running back and line backer. He lettered all four years. He served in lhe Navy from 1951-1955 and then moved to Michigan after marrying his high school sweetheart Billie Dean Storie. He worked for 43 years at Grand Trunk Railroad as a conductor and moved on to lhe farm in 1967. owning cattle with his family; raising registered Hereford.* and angus cattle for over 70 years. He enjoyed being a mem­ ber of 4-H where he showed cows in Denver. Louisville and Ft. Worth He also managed the Barry County Fair and Expo and served Assy ria Tow nship as a trustee for 20 years. He was very successful in raising cattle and farming. He loved to hunt, fish and played practical jokes on friends and family. Billy is survived by his sons. Jclf (Becky) Neal. Thomas Neal of Battle Creek; four grandsons. I\ler. Trent. Thomas and Ben; granddaughter, Deanna; sister. Gladys TaysHall; several cousins including Bob Ray of Battle Creek He was preceded in dcGth by his parents; sister, Glcma Ford and cousin. James Neal Billy is al lhe Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wien Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 al 11 a m., w ilh Rev. Aaron Sommers officiating Priv ate interment will take place at Ellis Cemetery­ Memorial contributions can be made in Billy’s name to Heritage Hills Bible Church. Please share a memory- with Billy’s family aiwww.laucrfii.com. lAIYQ _ >»»»■•«>"---- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 20. 2012 - Page 7 SOCIAL security column Even the dark of winter looks brighter b.v Time Friday, Dec. 21. lime F riday, Dec. 21. »c Specialist For manv people, winter means s io c* that extra time inside. According < 6;u a.m. Eastern Standard days. indoors. There temperatures are many ways can time use ’ For example, you may want to spend a few chillier and>ou more minutes checking your earnings history and winter arrives petting an estimate of your future Social Security benefits . at www.socialsecurity.gov/my statement, where you can access your online Social Security statement. If you’re planning to apply for Social Security retirement benefits, you can do that without going outside or visiting an office. Instead, brew yourself a cup of coffee or tea and sit down at your computer from the com­ fort of your home to apply online. Mason Jase, bo£ a ll>"Hospital 01) Chances are your hot beverage will last Dec. 4. 2012 al 1.06P "J-Megan Caraq ,|n(J Thomas Perry, bom at Pennock Hospital on longer than the time it takes to apply online Bryant Thomas of Odessa. Weighing 7 Dec. 9, 2012 at 6:03 a.m. to Thomas Kenfield tor retirement benefits. Our website makes lbsl 11 ozs. and 19‘^es long. " g ' and Justine O’Donnell of Hastings. Weighing the retirement application process quick, easy, 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. and secure. In most cases, once your applica­ Madalynn Marie, b’nl Pcnnock Hospital tion is submitted electronically, you’re done. on Dec. 4,2OI2al2>5Pm-to Jasmine Gross Ava Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. There are no forms to sign, and usually no 10. 2012 to Keri and Jamie Bethel of A Happy 90th Birthday to Dr. Bruce Pryor and Brandon Bont o •'•"‘tings. Weighing 8 Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 1/2 documentation is required. Social Security on December 28th. Dr. Pryor practiced in lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 i**" ‘«ng. staff will process your application and contact inches long. Hastings for 50 years and he continues to do you if any further information is needed. well. He would enjoy hearing from his Brantley Gage, bom at Pennock Hospital on You can use the online application to apply friends and patients. Dec. 7. 2012 at 8 .0* ’» Brandon and Sara Gunnar Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on for Social Security retirement or spouses ben­ Please address communications to him at Spitzley of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. Dec. 10. 2012 at 8:02 to Kayley and Brandon efits if you are at least 6) years and 9 months Baker of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and Carvath Village, 690 W. Main St., and 21 inches long. old and want to start your benefits in the next 21 inches long. Middleville, MI 49333. four months. ***** Braden Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital Mercedes Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital So, if you are .staying indoors this winter, on Dec. 7, 2012 at h08 p.m. to Kevin and visit www.socialsecurity.gov. Your time Jennifer Hummel of Clarksville. Weighing 8 on Dec. 12. 2012 at 8:33 a.m. to Tabalha and online may brighten even the darkest day of Robert Woodworth of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. the season. lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist TYayer Michael, bom al Pennock Hospital on for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Hayden Jay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8. 2012 at 2:26 a m. to Brad and Laura Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp Dec. 12, 2012 at 8:23 p.m. to Samantha and Jackson of Lowell Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and St. NE. Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email Steven Leffel of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 to vonda.\'antildi ssa.gov. 20.5 inches long. ozs. and 19.5 inches long. j\fewbom babies Dr, Bruce Pryor to celebrate 90th birthday Pearl Stutz celebrating 90th birthday Pearl Stutz will be 90 years young on December 23. 2012. If you would like to cel­ ebrate with her. please send a card to 831 N. Hanover St., Hastings. Ml 49058. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads NORTH 4:8 54 V: 10 ♦:K6 4. K Q 10 9 5 4 3 WEST 4: KQJ72 KJ 83 ♦:932 CHRISTMAS FREE & WREATH SALE^ Allproceeds provide youth scholarshipsfor summer cutrtp! Circle Pines Center; 8650 Mullen Road, Delton PROFESSIONAL BAS EMENT SER VICES EAST 5 miles north of I’rairievilh* Thursday through Sunday 12-5 pm 4:6 3 V: 9 6 2 V: Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce $40-$60 Plain &. Decorated Wreaths ♦:Q 10 8 75 4:6 4: AJ 2 SOUTH: $20$40 4: A 10 9 V: AQ754 Licensed / Insured /Local 4 vug- tor*j cjct ‘ Coll Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 1 4:8 7 FREE OzEii'lo^ofi & Eslimo’esi ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION *- — - Dealer: North Vulnerable: North/South Driver Your local agent insures your Lead: K4 North 34 Pass East Pass Pass $2,500 Sign*on Bonus South 3NT West Pass looay ’s column presents me hidri.™ problem . Today the prc-emntive pre-emptive bidding a look at North's hand. Nonh's hand has all of the making™'“n md <Mend™- Take seven clubs, three of the (op five club honors, eight hich-Sn^'PCmp,lvc bid >n clubs with poss.bly a useful K®. The problem is bidding a pre empu^S"^ s'"glclon in hearts, and idea, or not? As it turns out. today's South had a sound ninrumnl 7 P“,I,on.,s “ a 8«xi points, stoppers in the three unbid suits, and was glad to l” n PiA "d W,,h fifleen high-card A bid of 3NT seemed to be the right bid. E '° hCa' North bld “ Preemptive club bid H#mej oBrb. • Hiring Solo and Team Drivers • Great Benefits Package • Excellent Home Time • CDL-A Required • Students with CDL-A Welcome While some South bidders might have passed or bid actually the right bid. Passing three chibs would result in North n|E ^'^ercnl-d'c hid of 3NT is bid. While taking nine tricks with clubs as trump is noble^et there w® “tl™kins Jus‘ll,c 3* able, and North and South found it together. It was not an easv ’ belIer conlracl vailMaking 3* would have resulted in a positive score of U«!° ^e. by the 4 not a good, idea or contract, would have resulted in a minus ->rm ~ BlddinB >'P to 5* down two tricks vulnerable. *’w *X),nl loss for North/South’ FARM BUREAU insurance* Lynn Denton 269-945-4520 139 W. State Street Hastings ldenton@fbinsmi.com theLynnDentonAgency.com 888-471-7081 The rationale behind North’s opening bid in first position seem^t . u • agreement that North and South have, A.sound pre-emptive bid asThnJ° ,he Partnership necessary ingredient. A rally-looking pre-emptive bid is reckless ant ’n tOday‘s hand is the Having seven strong clubs was necessary for the pre-emptive bid N vjh so,id br>dge. nem for her bid. 1 C Old’ North had that key compo- www.superservicellc.com 77573JT8 Thank you to all the businesses and friends So whether South had anything or not. North’s bid was sound and c । u tract based on his hand and what he had heard from partner North * Do. lhc 3NT c°nThe key to that answer was using the long clubs that North had promised vu houcvcr? top of a strong spade sequence. South must hold up as long as possible h WCM Cd lhe the doubleton in spades and to cut the communication between the East/W a 5 ,odePlctc East’s Accordingly, South ducked the opening lead of the K4 as well as the^ . ndersWhen East discarded the 64 on the first spade trick, and the 34 on the VOn,,,]Ua,K>n the Q4. that this was a count signal, showing an even number with a high-low West knvw that East had no more spades. There was no future in continuing the smd « sPades- and the dummy for information. c sun- 'vest looked at that helped make our vision a reality. Clubs were obviously out as that would only help South. Diamonds l^t i looked at the singleton 10V. and led a heart, the 3V. Much to West’s dismav V »^CUrc- Wcst the trick. By now. South had made his plan and needed nine total tricks in n ?°” ‘ S I0*,leId had to be the suit to set up. From the dummy. South led the 34.’ Wisely or n uw Th° C,ubs trick with the J4 and returned the 74 instead of a heart. South captured the dian ,<)ok ,he the A'ft/ in the South hand, leaving lhe Kf as an entry for the clubs in the North h”1 id wilh A club lead from the South hand went to the K4. West showing out of club F K4 wilh the A4, and loo late, relumed a heart. South did not hesitate He uX)k ,he the A4 in his own hand, and led a small diamond to the K4 on the board, accessin., n AT*,hcn tiful set-up clubs. Running the lour good clubs, combined with the two heart tri-i beau’ spade trick, and the two diamond tricks provided South with the nine tricks needed r.?’ '. °nc contract of 3NT. A well-deserved score of 600 for bidding and making the vulnerahl. lbe game was a wonderful Christmas present. "o trump The message here is, of course, to bid a pre-emptive bid in any of the first three seats n; 11 a pre-emptive bid in fourth seat alter three passes might be a little too risky, .lnd ldd1^ hand for another better one might be lhe best chotce possible. Happy bridge.^ayin/j,^"^^ Canticle of Joy by Joseph M. Martin Emmanuel Choir Aluil’ Doster, Music Director NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery Hastings City Bank Bill Overbeck - 0, jbevi tawMi Mitcber T Custom Painting & tksign Signniakcts Limited Carl Pacini • J-Ad Graphics Haywood Studios EPS Security Systems Carpenter Plumbing A-s Scakoat Taffee Painting Burkey Sales Kevins Draperies Earthlink Telcwmnumications Ktomb liter .Mechanical Inc Blau Landscaping Westen’s Floor Qnxring McKey.cn Medical Supplies Kraft BibinciS Sv stems Mason Sired Electric And to all of our family and dear Grand Valley W.)od Products friends uho base helped out over the Chad Secbcr pest several months Your support Christine Gardner Teipening and friendship is so appreciated Ainuy Oxygen Christmas Eve Emmanuel Episcopal Church 315 \V. Center St. Christinas time. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Tear her for the American Co teaches bridge l*agUe (Gerald Stein,classes an at local schools and bridge clubs. You can » htip;//betierbridgeinbarrycowitytnichigan.blogspbtxom) ' lls bridgt- hlog (Jt'. 24 Pm-mber 2012 | 7:00 p.m. followed 1/)’ • • - A Communion Service South of Hostinqs onM -37 Phono 269 810 1020 www.southsidc4kld5.com �Financial FOCUS Furni-^ed by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Gadock Merry Christmas, all you readers. Christmas Eve services are being held in several churches Monday evening. Centra United Methodist Church will have its service at 7 p.m. with candles late in the sen ice. First Congregational Church will begin its service at 7 p.m. The Congregational service will include carol singing and communion. St. Edward Catholic Church will have Mass at 5 and also al 10 p.m. Dec. 24 and al 9 a.m. on Dec. 25. Thursday evening Dec. 27. Rev. Mark Jarvic and wife, Kathy, will host an open house at the parsonage at 761 Sixth Avenue. Everyone is welcome. One of lhe utility companies last week had a small crew installing guy wires at many ol their poles, each encased with bright yellow plastic sheaths. The new sign project for the village includ­ ed two on the comer of M-50 and Jordan Lake Highway, indicating the direction in which to find the elementary school and then high school. People may be dreaming of white Christmas, but until snow arrives let every one enjoy lhe mild days with no worry about get­ ting out the snow shovels and snow-blowers. There is plenty of time yet this winter for those wintry accessories. Alcthians of Central United Methodist Church attended the Sunday afternoon con- Lower debt levels mean greater investment opportunities cert of Lakewixx! Community Chonn. at the high school and then gathered at the church d ning room for a potluck meal and fellow­ hip The concert of Lakewtxxl (ornn.un.ty Chorus sung to a full house at the h.gh school under the baton of Dr. Robert Osier formerly “he vocal teacher for Ukewood High School. Two of the numbers had audience participa­ tion. This was the second year ‘boras and audience to do their version of lhe lWu Davs of Christmas.' Each section of the audi­ ence had guide from the chorus who gave directions to stand and sing. Each leader had a colorful poster as a guide with the w ords to King, such as “Six Geese a Laying. Also the audience was invited to sing on two verses ot “Silent Night." One feature was a solo by Klaus Schmidt who sang a German carol. The program had the English translation of the words. He is the husband of former teacher Carol Baumcistcr. Janet James did a solo of “Ring the Bells. One fun feature was a photo presentation of baby or childhood photos of each chorus member. Some had their unmistakable looks as adults even in their early years. Siblings were presented side by side, as were married couples. ’ Recently, Elaine VanLaanen was notified of the Nov. 27 death of Thomas Patton of Houston, TX, a former Lakewood High School teacher in lhe early 1960s. His wife Rinda survives. In the past few yexirs. Americans have done cient life insurance and disability income a pretty good job of whi«,ing down ,hcir debt insurance? Or can you add some investments load. If you’re in this gr°up. you may now l2*al.can hC’P d*vers’fy y°ur ovcndl portfolio? have a chance to usc your lower level of While diversification can’t guarantee profits indebtedness to ynur ajvanlage - by invest­ or protect against loss, it can help reduce the ing for the future. effects of volatility on your holdings. Consider the number*:In 2(X)7. just before • Build an emergency fund. It’s a gcxxl idea the financial crisis, the country’s household to build an emergency fund containing six to debt service ratio was about 14 percent. (The 12 months' worth of living expenses. Without debt service ratio is the ratio of debt pay­ such a fund, you may be forced to dip into ments. including mortcagcs and consumer long-term investments to pay for unexpected debt, to disposable personal income.) But by 2012. this figure had dipp*1 H per­ costs, such as a large bill from lhe doctor or a major car repair. Keep the money in a liquid, cent. the lowest level since 1994. low-risk account. Fhcsc figures are national averages, but • Establish a 529plan. If you have children they do translate into real-life savings for or grandchildren whom you would like iq many of us. If you’re in this group - that is, help get through college, you might want to if you’ve lowered your debt payments notice­ contribute to a 529 plan. Your earnings grow' ably what should voU do with this “found” tax-frec, provided withdrawals are used for money? qualified higher education expenses. Plus, Of course, you could spend it on material your contributions may be deductible from objects, which, in some cases, may make your your state taxes. (Be aware, though, that with­ lile more pleasant today- But you’d probably drawals used for purposes other than qualified be better off by devoting your financial education expenses may be subject to federal resources to your goals for tomorrow, such as and slate taxes, plus a 10% penally.) college for your children and. eventually, a Reducing your debt level can remove some comfortable retirement lifestyle for yourself. stress from your life. And you’ll gain even Consequently, you want may want to con­ more benefits from debt reduction by using sider these suggestions: your savings to speed your progress toward • Increase your contributions to your retire­ your important financial goals. ment plan. Try to put more money into your This article was written by Edward Jones employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as for use by your local Edward Jones Financial a401(k). 403(b) or 457(b). Your contributions Advisor. If you have any questions, contact are typically made with pretax dollars, so lhe Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. more you invest, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. • Fully fund your IRA. You can put in up to $5,000 per year (as of 2012) to a traditional or Roth 1R/X. or $6,(XX) jf you're 50 or older. A traditional IRA grows tax-deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. • Fill in “gaps" in your financial strategy. With a little extra money each month, can you find w ays to I ill in the “gaps” in your finan­ cial strategy? For example, do you have suffi­ Local schools respond to Connecticut shootings: Lakewood Lakewood Public Schools Superintendent Mike O’Mara said he did not receive any phone calls over the weekend from parents or residents. An instant alert was sent Sunday to all staff members and parents assuring them that Lakewood schools are safe and letting them know how lhe Newtown, Conn., shooting would be handled in Lakewood classrooms. Each building’s principal met with staff early Monday morning to discuss how the incident should be dealt with in the class room. While several phone calls and emails were received from concerned parents Monday, O’Mara said that overall, parents appear to trust that their children are safe in Lakew ood schools. Another instant alert was sent Monday afternoon, letting parents know that students had a good day. Social workers are available in lhe elemen­ tary schools and guidance counselors at the middle and high school levels to help students who may have trouble dealing with the tragedy. If a teacher or counselor feels further steps should be taken, a school psychologist is available through the Ionia Intermediate School District, said O’Mara. The schools have procedures in place, detailing how to respond to an intruder. These policies will be reviewed, and small changes may take place, if they are deemed necessary. A security system was installed with funds from the most recent bond approval. If an alert is necessary, it will go out via lhe public announcement system, using “code red" or a code word set by the principal. 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Ralcorp Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 34311 ™ 42.02 24.58 unchanged -DO 37.28 +1.45 53.88 +1.05 65.73 +.55 15.08 + 1.77 144.69 +.18 11.67 +.38 41.77 +.04 2549 +.31 20.96 -.06 56.60 +.90 90.52 25.64 urichanged -1.68 103.74 •15 89.17 +.80 44.30 +.21 5.14 +.69 16.12 +.54 56.35 +.55 12.27 -1.39 69.50 -38.10 S1.671.90 -1.32 S31.64 +102 13.350 +133M 773M The bridge fuel by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters To a geologist like me, it was most notable by its absence in the political cam­ paigns that lurched to their conclusions in November. I’m talking about an energy plan with real teeth, one that addresses everything from national security to the cost of energy to greenhouse warming of the planet. The best-known geologist in the country isT. Boone Pickens. He’s been in the ener­ gy business for decades - he’s now in his 80s - and he is still tirelessly devoted to pointing out to all who will listen just howmuch it costs us to not have a meaningful national energy plan. I recently listened to one of his lectures on lhe subject courtesy of the TED Talks hosted on an Internet site. Pickens points out that there are 12 air­ craft carriers in the world. One is being built by China, the rest belong to lhe U.S. Our 11 aircraft carriers arc divided between their home ports and being stationed in the Middle East. They are there to keep the shipping lanes open for Mideast petroleum. Pickens says that since 1976, the world has spent $7 trillion on OPEC oil. That’s been the cost of lhe fuel and the cost of our military involvements in lhe region. He says it’s the largest single transfer of wealth lhe world has ever seen. OPEC is led by oil giant Saudi Arabia. It’s sometimes said that the cost of produc­ ing a barrel of oil in Saudi Arabia is only about S5. But Pickens says the Saudis feel they need $94 a barrel to meet their social commitments, which are the goods and sen-ices they fund with their oil sales. And the world essentially pays what the Saudis decide they need. Pickens maintains. Across the world we spend so much because our dependence on petroleum is so real. Here in the U.S. we use about 20 mil­ lion barrels of crude oil per day. (The world as a whole uses about X9 million barrels each day, so we weigh in using a consider­ able fraction of that total.) In the U.S., we produce about 8 million barrels - the rest is imported from a number of places, with 5 million coming from OPEC. lhekens likes to say that petroleum is dirty, expensive and “theirs.” What he pro­ motes is U.S. energy - namely natural gas. As he likes to point out, gas is 25 percent cleaner than oil, it’s abundant and it’s “ours.” “Natural gas will do every thing we want it to do,” Pickens says. “It comes out of lhe ground at 130 octane.” Pickens believes industry estimates that in lhe U.S. we have 4.000 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. That’s lhe equivalent of three times the petroleum the Saudis claim they have. “We have plenty of natural gas," Pickens says. And lhe price of natural gas has fallen. Pickens knows that more than many of us because he bet big on wind power for elec­ trical power generation in Texas and the Great Plains. He lost $150 million because the price of natural gas fell to such low lev­ els wind power simply could not compete with natural gas-powered generating plants. I don’t know- about you, but I respect a man who can cheerfully discuss the fact he lost $150 million One part of an energy plan that could helps us. Pickens maintains, is switching our licet of 8 million 18-wheeler* from diesel tuel - which comes from petroleum - to natural gas Yes, natural gas can power a big truuk. that s not a problem And if w e convened our trucks to natural gas we’d save 3 m.llion barrels of pclrvleum per dav 7 a large traction of what we have been importing from OPEC. "If we could do Hut. | think uc |rf take our first step to an energy p|al, Ptckens says. 'If we did. we could s£ t r I our own resources are easier to use ,| anyone can imagine.” I agree with Pickens that natural gas on be a badge fuel, taking Us (Ioln „£ arc now - W,th heavy dependence t oUr transponatton sector on fXi.oR-um . ," a independence Ire'theT '”"1’1,"“^ c **son just ended. Dr. A’. Kirsten pettTX . train, / , * °f lhe at Princeton and Harvard H ? “ Keok,^t is The Whole rCierH published by Protnerheus /ZJz iT-’ utun is a servict U <'"/* Agricultural. tln.l Natural'^ "f Sciences at Washington s, ‘ University. CALL NOW and go faST! 1 -866-979-9513 — —■ * Vuf, “ Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner afls �" r fl look back at the stories and columns on local history / In the Hastings Banner // turning BACK THE PAGES / L <> History of Christmas card traditions added to special greeting card section, conclusion The follwinx was taken from an article in the Dee. 24. 1952, Sun and News as part of a C tristtnas card-themed advertising section. The article concludes: hidden in a turf, and the longer it takes before the present is found the more successful is the “surprise.” lire greatest delight to the giver of the par­ cel is to remain unknown as long as possible, Festival of Lights To lhe Jews, the period of lhe winter sol­ and even if the present is sent from one mem­ stice was the Festival of Lights or Dedication, ber of the family to another living in the same called Hanukkah or Chanukah. Jewish history house, the doorbell is always rung by lhe ser­ relates that in 165 B.C. a large force of vant before she brings the parcel in, to make Maccabees met and vanquished an army of believe that has come from some outsider, Syrians. Judas Maccabeus entered Jerusalem and if a parcel has to be taken to a friend’s with his army and found it a place of desola­ house, it is very often entrusted to a passerby, tion. Maccabeus began the work of purifica­ w’ith lhe request to leave it at the door and tion. and on the 25th day (note the similarity ring the bell. In houses where there are many children, to the 25th of December) of Kislev it was fin­ ished. and a sacred light was lighted. In their some of the elders dress up in full episcopal destruction of the temple, the sacred oil was vestments as the good Bishop St. Nicholas practically exhausted, but the) did find a jar and his black servant. The children are alw ays which they judged would bum for one day. very much impressed by the knowledge that Miraculously, it lasted eight days. Therefore St. Nicholas knows of all their shortcomings, each year the Jews decree that the eight days, for he usually reminds them of their little fail­ previous to Dec. 25 be celebrated. ings and gives them each an appropriate lec­ . Tlie first night two tapers are lighted. One ture. Sometimes he makes them repeat a verse is known as the torch. The second night a to him or asks them about their lessons, all of third candle is added and so on for each night which tends to make lhe moment of his until the eighth day. That is why a true Jewish arrival looked forward to with much excite­ Hanukkah candelabrum has nine amis. Even ment and some trembling, for St. Nicholas to this day some of the Orthodox Jews make generally announces at w hat lime he is to be their own candles from beeswax, for they dis­ expected, so that all may be in readiness for like the manufactured ones. his reception. When lhe presents have all been distrib­ Doesn’t this impel one to look more deeply uted, and St. Nicholas has made his adieus, into what Judaism really stands for? promising to come back the following year, Luther's Cradle Hymn It is interesting to know that this hymn is and the children arc packed to bed to drcam of not familiar to Germans inasmuch ns Luther all the fun they have had, the older people did not write it. It is said that Luther did sing begin to enjoy themselves. First they sit round his child to sleep, and some writer has imag­ lhe table that stands in the middle of the mom ined this song to be the type he would have under the lamp, and partake of lea and spectisung: • laas (hard cookies), until their own “surpris­ Away in a manger, no crib for his bed. es” begin to arrive. Al 10 o’clock the room is The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet cleared, and all the papers and shavings, head: boxes and baskets that contained presents are The stars in the sky looked down where he removed from the floor; the table is spread with a white tablecloth; letterbanket (choco­ lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep in the hay. late or cakes made in the form of an initial) The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes, and hot punch or milk chocolate are provided But the little Lord Jesus no crying He for the guests; and when all have taken their makes; seals, a dish of boiled chestnuts, steaming hot, 1 love lliee. Lord Jesus, look down from is brought in and eaten with butter and salt. the sky. Preparatory to lhe St. Nicholas celebration, And stay by my cradle to watch lullaby. figures of St. Nicholas, life size, are placed A Christmas legend before the windows of shopkeepers, and, like When your canary sings in America, sometimes men arc hired to stand A fierce winter storm was raging through in front ol business establishments dressed the Harz Mountains (in Germany] one like lhe good saint. Other times, he rides Christmas Eve. Each blast was filled with around the city on a white horse, followed by sleet and snow so heavy that massive trees a cart laden with parcels that have been were split and went crashing down the moun­ ordered and are left in this way at different tainsides. Only the fir trees, with their gnarled houses. St. Nicholas is always followed by a roots, were able to withstand lhe cruel crowd of children, singing and howling and onslaught of the terrific gale. In each brief lull clapping their hands. could be heard the distressing cry of lhe Some legends say that St. Nicholas comes wind-tossed golden canaries. The great old fir in a boat from Spain, accompanied by his ser­ trees heard it. As the wind blew through their vant. a little Moor named Black Pete. The needles, the fir’s call was carried to the birds: children place their wooden shoes, filled with “Come into our branches. We will protect you hay and a dish of water for St. Nicholas’ as our family has protected many of the horse, in front of the fireplace; this is a sign to St. Nicholas that the children are safe in bed. earth’s living things.” The poor little spent canaries, hearing the Christmas Day in Holland is generally ' call, used their last bit of strength to fly into devoted to church and to social visiting. the protecting arms ol the firs to stay until the In Poland stonn was over. “We will make our homes Festival of the Star On Christmas Eve. called the Festival of with you and we will forever sing our praises to >ou as the sacred home of birds all over the lhe Star, a shepherd’s Mass is celebrated at midnight both in Europe and in the United earth,” they sang. Now when your canary is singing his States. The churches are decorated with sweetest >ou know that he is singing about Christmas trees and arc brilliantly lighted. Christmas Eve in the fir trees that protected Each church stages an elaborate Christmas the canaries in the Harz Mountains so many Crib, which is allowed to remain until the Day of the 1’hree Kings. Before Christmas each child writes a letter Holland, l he Saint Niklas. 1-and IHe sixth of December is the day dedicated telling what he wants for Christmas and this to St. Nicholas, and its viptl is one ol the most is placed on the windowsill or by the fireplace Characteristic of Dutch fcst.va s. .is an where the Wise Men can gel it easily. Dec. 24 is a fast day. until the evening evening for family reunions, a d is filkd «.th meal. Baskets of hxxl are either taken to the old recollections lor lhe Kins ■ delimits lor the y ounger people and children. church during die day for a blessing, or in the Just as English people give presents.at small towns the priest comes to the home aiid , jn the Dutch on St- Nicholas blesses lhe food that will be consumed that SVaXm way Im N.cl.oias evening. As soon as the first star appears on presents must lie hiddenJ •*”* *,'t)y Christmas live, the feasting begins. Among much as possible, and K . other things eaten on Christinas Eve, there is rhymes explainuig > S()nlctjl„cs a always a supply of small round wafers made whom Sl Ni‘Ik.,I‘' ont person will finally from flour and water which have been parcel address^ different member ol stamped with sacred figures and blessed by turn out to be for’ <IUI ‘ received it, the priest. Straw is .scattered under the table the family than the o e . the various and one chair is left vacant for the Holy for the address on cue h«i PI s f(>r Child Before touching the other food, all al stages of unpackmg n tin,es as the table break and cat the wafers, exchanging the parcel to change . things aie good wishes. Near each plate is some modest there are papers to *>nd‘’'Xs. a„d sonie­ present - a small sugar heart, a gingerbread sen! in immense Pack‘|? |(>ilf ol bread or figure or piece of money. times the gifts arc baked m a Getty's Poults Farm and Hatchery sent wishes to readers in this special Christmas card section of the Sun and News published on Christmas Eve 1952. Getty’s Hatchery was on Irving Road east of Main street. (Blanks to Lois Bremer for her help with business locations.) After supper, the children are taken to a parlor where the Star Man (often the parish priest in disguise) examines them in the cate­ chism, reproving those who give the wrong answer and rewarding the good. Gifts are brought by three young lads representing Wise Men who carry an illuminated star and sing carols. They are followed closely by young people dressed as wild animals, or as characters of the Nativity. The animals repre­ sent those that worshipped the Christ Child in the stable. They go through the streets and knock at the cottage doors and wish all a good year, singing traditional songs as they go. Sometimes they carry portable stages on which marionette shows, portraying Biblical scenes, are given. This Christmas-card ad from Tape and Martin in Caledonia depicts a possible scene from more than 1,900 years prior, of the Wise Men following the star over Bethlehem. the conclusion of more than l(X) years. The congregation sat enthralled; no organ, no but a special gift has been given to the Christ Child on His birthday. Diis story was related by Father Richard, of the Old Santa Barabar Mission. On Christmas Eve in 1936 many listeners al lhe radio were charmed to hear virtually this same story coming over the air from far­ away Hallein, a village to lhe south of Salzburg. Felix Gruber, using his great grandfather’s NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Silent Night The organ of the little church of Arnsdorf near Salzburg. Austria, had in the last days before Christmas become unfit for further use. Mice had eaten at the bellows, and this seriously troubled the parish priest. Father Josef Mohr. He went to his organist and school master Franz Gruber and expressed his disappointment saying. “We must have something special for midnight mass.” On lhe day before Christmas Eve Father Mohr was called to administer the last rites to a dying woman It was late when he relumed. Pausing on a height overlooking lhe town he fell to musing. Die snowy mountains loomed above him and below in the valley the dark outline of the village could be disemed. Here and there a faint light glimmered in the dark, and over all was that vast stillness so peculiar to the wide open of Nature. Suddenly the good man murmured. ‘It must have been something like this - that silent, holy night in Belhelem.” Powerfully affected, he hastened home, sat at his desk and wrote. Late at night he paused, read over what he had written, then read it again: (It is here quoted in English) Silent night, Holy night, All is dark, save lhe light. Yonder where they sweet vigils keep. O’er the Babe, in silent sleep, Rests in heavenly peace. Rests in heavenly peace. original guitar, sang “Silent Night” fervently. Listeners were deeply moved to hear this song coming from near its original birthplace. Diere is another interesting observation. For many years “Silent Night” was consid­ ered merely as a folk song and Michael Haydn was given credit for being the com­ poser. ’Hie song did not appear in print, how­ ever, until 1840. Those who listened on the radio noted that Felix Graber sang it a little differently than we in America had heard it. The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2013 Budget. The hearing will bo held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 330 P.M. on December 27, 2012. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. 77573131 UDSA REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE SALE jun'I 1270 Norway Avenue Hastings, Ml 49058 Minimum Bid: 518,000.00 (ur best offer above minimum bid) OF FER MVS I BE IN FORM OF CERTIFIED CHECK THE DAY OF THE SALE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: 3BR. I BA. I story w'full basement This description is believed to be correct to our best understanding HATE & TIME OF SALE: January 17, 2013 at I 00 PM PLACE OF SALE: , Silent night, peaceful night, Darkness flies, al) it light; Shepherds hear the angels sing. Alleluia! Hail the King, Christ the Saviour is bom, Christ the Saviour is bom. Silent night, Holy night. Child of Heaven, Oh how bright. When Thy smite w,lcu Though wast bom. Blest indeed that happy mom. Full of heavenly joy, Full of heavenly joy. Il pleased him «nd he thereupon retired to bed. Arising next morning, he took up his manuscript, reread it. hastened to his friend Franz Gruber, and mad it to him. As soon us Franz Gruber read the lovely words, inner voices seemed to his humble quarters with an angelic chorus. Indeed, he caught the true spirit of the hy’nn- He sang it to his wife, and in the hushed silence that followed, she said, “We will die - >ou and I - but this song will five.” At Christmas Eve midnight, the organ did not sound in the church at Arnsdorf, l he con­ gregation indeed felt u luck of it - until wilh Father Josef Mohr singing and Franz Gruber Playing his guitar, ’he hallowed strains of “Silent Night” id1 l,.!x’n lhc»r cars, and the echo of the first reJ’dmon of this holy hymn has not died away »’* *orld. even now. at Barr)- County Courthouse, East Steps 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 4SO5X . FOR INFO CONTACT; SOO-349-5097 x 4500 ’ Or USDA Rumi Development 1035 I- Michigan Ave , Paw Paw, Ml 49079 S | For future foreclosure vales and inventor)’ properties access our sscbxit? NOTICE Die Barry County Board of Commissioners ts seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the fol­ lowing Boards Commissions* . ..................... Preservation BoardM positions: I representing Natural Resource Conservation, and 1 representing Real Estate or Development Interest) Animal Shelter Ads konJlWlLD potions, Citl/cn at Large) Commisdop »" A„lnt> Board (2 positions) rnmmunhv Mrn)at Health Authority Boardd position, must be a pnmary consumer) Parks and Rvcrv:idt»idl»M«l U Pillions. C Itizvn at Large) Pl .nnlne Cmiiniiuiftfl term rvpiring 4’30'13) R »t«i.o.n JPArcit Av'sPf.v <'B Auiny Ads ivory Council <1 position. Member at Large) Ihi\ v./» ‘ Vi ui i,'!-'i u ui4 epplii aii.ui limn Pleme contact the County Adniniarator \ Dflhe to fvaut U a eopv. at J6V 94 L /2X4 Annin: itions may be obtained at the County Administration Ollkc. 3fd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St. Jl.i'tiiK- or ssvw4’,«’r>Q»pi»(y pig; and mu>t be returned no later than 5 00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dci-tml’cr 26. 2012. Conrad 2o9 945-12S4 for more tofonnaUou �Pa30 10 - Thursday. Decombe. 20.2012 - -me H.wngs Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 12-28187-DE Estate of Richard Eugene Ellis, Deceased Date of birth: 04/25/1940 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Richard Eugene Elus. O»ed 03/01/2011. Cred.lons of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia K. Hayes, personal representative, or to both the probate court a! 206 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml and lhe personal rep­ resentative within 4 months after the data of publi­ cation of this notice. Dato: 12/13/2012 Howard T. Linden (P25438) 3000 Town Center, Sle. 2200 Southf.ekl. Ml 48075 (248) 356-4545 Patncia K. Hayes 201 Russell St., Apt. B Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 838-6917 PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of n mortgage made by Juay McMillen and Ronald McM.llan wife and husband to Centex Homo Equity Company. M®rtgajee. dated October 26. 2005 and recorded Novembe ^9. 2005 in instrument Number 1150026. Barry County Records, Mich’gan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company ns Trestoe for Soundviow Home Loan Trust 2006-2 by os^nment. There is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of One Hundred Sovcnty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 50/100 Dollar., ($176,711.50) including Interest at 8.8 % per annum Under the power of salo contained in sold mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 01/03-2013. Said premises aro located in the Townsh.p of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale ■ Default has been made in the condrtions ol a certa n mortgage made by Richard Popenhagen And Rachel Popenhagen, Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor Novastar Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 3, 2007, and recorded on January 24, 2007, as Document Number; 1175527, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust. Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007-1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 01. 2012 and recorded October 11, 2012 by Document Number. 2012-005616, , on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof tno sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Five and 22/100 ($112,485.22) including interest at the rato of 8.62500% per annum. Under tho power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding tho Circuit Court in said Barry County, where tho premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on January 17, 2013 Said premises are situat­ ed in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF TO WIT: BEGINNING ATTHE EAST QUARTER POST OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 21 SECONDS WEST. ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 27, A DISTANCE OF 664.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27, A DISTANCE OF 1335.21 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 205.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 284.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST. 460.14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE, 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND HICK­ ORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS. RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS. CONDITIONS, AGREEMENTS OF RECORD. IF ANY. Commonly known as: 14300 Hutchinson Road II tho property is eventually sold at foreclo­ sure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property >s abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If tho property is determined abandoned in accordance witn MCL 600.3241 and/or 600 3241a. the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to tho date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the proper­ ty is sold al u foreclosure sale, the borrowor(s) will be held respons ble to the person who buys the property at tne mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forec'os ng mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages are. if any, limited solely to tne return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest If you are a tenant In tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights Dated December 20, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Atlomoys for Deutsche Bank Nauonat Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Serios 2007-1 NovaStar Homo Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2007-1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180. Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302. 248-335-9200 Cato No 12OMI01272-1 (12-2O)(O1-1O) njzxx# Estate 01/10/1920. M-05n of birth; TO ALL CREDITOR*?NOTICE TO CREDirnnrt- Mabe* M. Osis, died 06/23/2012. cu'lORb- ” Creditors of the are notified that all claims against the ,j be forever barred unless presented to Ra« r-Jbach. named Phonal representative Or proti^H Def&°nal r0Pr0sentatrve, or to both th0 probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, 4^-9 and the named/proposed personal repr^^c within 4 months 6R07beNr’B,oaOdn^'r’PS3546 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Ray Girrbach 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3252 aSThe following described promises situated In the Township of Assyria. County of Barry and Stale of STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING ALE NO. 12028242 NC In the Matter o* JORDAN WAYNE MAUCHMARBOURDO. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose Inter­ est in the matter may bo barred or affected by the following. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will bo held on JANU­ ARY 9, 2013 at 2 00 P.M. at 206 W. COURT ST, 3RD FLOOR. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: A HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF JORDAN WAYNE MAUCHMAR-BOURDO TO JORDAN WAYNE BOURDO. THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT. Date: 11/09/2012 JORDAN MAUCHMAR-BOURDO 7266 LINDSEY RD. PLAINWELL, Ml 49080 mrw (269) 664-6634 OF micH'G*n PROBATE COUNTY OF B*lnnS N°JCETOCRe»|T°''S Decedent's E#wla P state IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY 5, HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. M Tho Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. EXCEPT: The North 544.5 feet of the East 400 feet of the Northeast 1/4 ol the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15. Tbwn 1 North. Rango 7 West Subject to an easement for public highway pur­ poses over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Cox Road, and over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Guy Road. . This property may be located within tho vicinity of farm land or farm operation. Generally accepted agricultural and management practices which may generate noise, dust, odors, and other associated conditions may be used and are protected by tho Michigan Right to Farm Act. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such salo. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during tho redemption period. If you are a tenant In tho property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 6, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Hie No. 306.4731 (12-06)(12-27) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Diane Dallas, A Single Female to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2002 and recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument # 1092382 and corrected by affidavit dated November 19, 2012 and recorded November 29, 2012 in Instrument #2012-007635 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank. N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-1, by assignment dated July 20, 2007 and recorded July 30, 2007in Instrument # 20070730­ 0000298 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($121,864.14) includ­ ing interest 7.5% per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 17, 2013 Said prom­ ises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- That pan of the Northeast one-quarter of section 28, Town 3 north, range 8 west, described as. commencing al the intersection of tho north line of said section and the centerline of Nashville Road (highway M-79) which Is 1094.5 feet west along tho North line of said section from the northeast comer of said sec­ tion, thonce south 23 degrees 45 minutes oast 200.71 feet along (he centerline of said road, . thence southeasterly 410.72 feet along said center­ line on a 1227.77 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears south 33 degrees 20 minutes East 408.80 feet, thonce south 42 degrees 55 min­ utes east 127.71 feet along the centerline of said road, thence south 47 degrees 05 minutes west 834 feet more or less to tho oast line of tho west onehalf of the northeast ono-quartor, thence South along the East line of the West one-half of tho Northeast one-quarter 1447 feet more or less to tho southeast corner of tho west one-half of the north­ east one-quarter, thenco west along tho east and west one-quarter lino 313.5 foot more or loss to tho southwest corner of tho east 19 acres of tho west ono-half of the Northoast ono-quartor, thonce north along the west lino of tho east 19 acres of tho west one-half of the Northeast one-quarter 2640 feet more or loss to tho North Imo of said section, thcnco East 532 feol moro or less to tho place of begin­ ning, subject to tho right of way for highway pur­ poses over tho north 33 feet and over that part lying northeasterly of a line which is 33 foot southwester­ ly from and parallel with the centorl no of Nashville Road (highway M-79) Commonly known as 1890 Nashv.Ho Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, In which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is lator; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is cold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be hold responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or Io tho mortgage holder for damaging the property daring the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 12/20/2012 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. as Trustee for Opt.on One Mortgage Loan Trust 2003­ 1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys- Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suita ioo Rochester H-IIs, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-66766 (12-2O)(O1-1O) r^niu u SYNOPSIS „ hope township Regular Board Meeting . °ec, 10, 2012 5 Board members present 10 guests. Regular meeting opened at 7 p.m. Approved: Agenda Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Resolution 2012-21 Resolution 2012-22 Appointed Board of Review Members Appointed Construction Board of Appeals Exploring Hall mod.fications Adjourned 7:39 p.m. Submitted by Deborah Jackson. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting December 11, 2012 Meeting called to order at 7.00 pm Pledge and roll call Seven board members present, 6 guests attended Approved November minutes & Various dept, reports Adopted 2013 budget 2012 Budget Revisions Cemetery fence replacement Approved payment of warrants Board member comments Public comment Motion to adjourn 8:12 pm Read full minutes on tw; website Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk , l Attested to by ; . • Jim Brown - Supervisor . 77573230 rrtrjm IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1502. MORTGAGE SALE - Do’atrthas boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Warren Searles, Charlotte Searles, husband and wife and Thomas J. Alvey and Christina N. Alvey, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2005 and recorded October 20, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154900. and , Barry County Records. lAchigan. Sa‘d mort­ gage Is now hold by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eighty-Five and 59/100 Dollars (S109,085.59) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue at tho Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County. Michigan at 1 ;00 PM on JANUARY 3, 2013. Said promises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and aro desenbed as: Tho land referred to is situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows.Parcel C: That part of tho South 64 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of th0 Southeast 1/4 of Section 27. Town 2 North, Rango 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thonce North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West on the South Section lino 867.54 fool; thonce North 0 de9reoS minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet- thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 39 26 feet to the Place of Beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence North 3 degrees 03 mnutes 18 seconds East 491.48 feet; thenco South 88 degrees 59 min­ utes 06 seconds East parallel to the South Section line 481.53 feet; thenco South 1 d«9ree 15 minut0S 00 seconds Wost 491 4Q j^t; tnence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West parallel to the South section Imo 498 34 feet to tha Place of Beginning. Together with and subject to an ease­ ment for ingress, egress and potf-c utlllties ovor Q 66 foot wide strip of iand centerline ol said easement being described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Se'tcn 27. thoHCo North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds Wost 867.54 feet to tho Point of Beginning 0f sa!d oa5C™n!; thence the ccnterl.no of said easementI runs North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seco*1-5 Fast ea‘ thonce North 3 degrees 03fl*w,es 18 seconds East 250.56 foot to the Point of Be9,nn!n9. The redemption period sha- be 6 mon’hs trOfn the dato of such salo. uri'ess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 'n ham >ChaS“Jhe redefnPl'On STn" ML PUR from tho dato of such 27|e. TO PUR. CHASERS: The forcclomnoT "JT* the salo. In that event vour damagos' 1 a Y*,are limited solely to the return of V* fl'n°U °n‘ dered at salo. plus interest . H Iho property is S0W ut foreclosure sato pur­ suant to MCL 600 32781 the borrow0' will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property al the mortgage forectowS o' to ’ha mort9a?° I’o-de- lor’dam^0 dU''n9 'h“ redemption period k I' you are a tenant m the ntotK™' p^5° Ou-0^. aoy0ll ,nay h^P~na;n"aW3 Dated December 6. 201 -> Orjons Associates, p c * Attorneys lor Service, ’ PO BOX5041 Troy. Mi 48007 F’to No. 12-510737 02-06)( 12-27) nar»t& NOTICE of jU^'AtLCOLLECTOR ATTEtion Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLE qrMaT,oN THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ant puR ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED OFFICE IF YOU WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ pose, please contact our O)i rrARY DLrrY POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT are a borrower ON acti b0 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE attention purchasers Tn 3 of tho MILITARY DUTY. rescinded by tho circuit court a shaf| ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be plaintiff m that event, your damaj . y fQn. rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In hm.ted co'ely to the L ®Xrmned by the that event, yout damages, If any, shall be limit­ dered at sale, plus 'ntcr^a, rt caee No 10-618ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ court. Barry County Circuit Court dered at sale, plus Interest CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE 1{s) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Cora Lee . in PURSUANCE and by v.rtue 0 J j and/or Order(s) of forcelosuro >n t^C.rcu t Greenberg, an unmarried woman, original mort­ for lhe County of Barry, State 0 2012 in a gagors), to World Savings Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, and entered on the 12th day wh2JC:n HSBC dated July 30. 2002 and recorded on August 13. certain cause murein Pend'n9' and je« 2007 In Instrument 1085507, in Barry county records, Mxh>gan. on which mortgage there is dXS1 TUP claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Two oXTpialnXko°mount^^ and 23/100 Dollars ($245,502 23). post-judgment interest at an annual rate • • Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ ^d othlr amounts recoverable pursuan! to gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE S H-RE vided, not.ee is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll GIVEN that in order to sal-sfy sajd be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, and/or Order(s). in whole or m part, th _ pr P rry or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place described below shall be sold at pubhc auct!°"* ' of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at on authorized sheriff / deputy shenff 0f 1:00 PM. on January 10. 2013. Clork/Deputy county Clerk, to the highest b dder. a, Said premises aro situated in Township of tho Circuit Court ’or the County of Barry, on the 24tn Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and aro of January, 2013 at 1:00 PM. local time. On said desenbed as: Lot 23, Supervisor's Plat of Long day at said time, the following described property Point, as recorded In Liber 2 of Page 50. Barry shall bo sold: property located in the City of County Records , Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, par­ ticularly described as The West 1/2 of Lots 1302 tho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in and 1303 of tho City. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to tho recorded plat thereof.. Tax Parcel which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such salo. ID; 08-55-201-447-00 More commonly known as: 227 W South St, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under MONTHS. For more information please call Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Jud-cature Act of 1961, 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys for pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will be held Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-2525 T# 329369L02 holder for damaging tho property during tho (12-06)101-10) ’Tsnne redemption period. Dated- November 29, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE For moro information, please call: THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A FC D (248) 593-1309 DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE Trott & Trott, P.C. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE: Attorneys For Servicer Default having been made in the conditions of cer­ 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 tain Mortgage made by JUDITH L. MILAN, a single Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 woman, of 1270 Norway Avenue, Hastings, Ml Filo #367213F04 49058, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, (11-29)(12-20) acting through Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, with its Office being located at 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., Building 105, FC215. St Louis, MO, 63120, the Mortgagee, lhe Mortgage being dated May 8. 1996, and recorded May 10, 1996, in Liber 659. Page 988 in Barry County Records, and the borrower having assumed a mortgage between ARCHIE L LEATHERMAN and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, the Mortgage being AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING dated May 3, 1993 In Uber 570, Page 865, Barry TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION County Records, such Mortgage being given to OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. secure Promissory Note payable to the NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU Government, and by reason of such default the ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE Mortgagee o'ects to declare the entire unpaid SALE - Default having been made in tho terms and amount of such Mortgage duo and payable forth­ conditions ol a certain mortgage made by ELMER L with. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due HOLBROOK. JR., A SINGLE MAN. Mortgagors, to asbf D&seftfbbr 6, 2012, for principal, interest and Bank ol America NA, Mortgagee, dated the 12th other charges, the sum of SIXTY NINE THOU­ day of June. 2006 and recorded in tho othce of tho SAND. NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND 92/100 Rogister of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and ($69,986.92) DOLLARS, and no proceedings hav­ State of Michigan, on tho 16th day of June. 2006 in ing been instituted at law or equity to recover the Liber Instrument No. 1166074 of Barry County debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or Records, pago , said Mortgage having been any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which tained in said Mortgage has become operative; mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at tho date of Now. Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by this notice, tho sum of Ninety Throe Thousand Two virtue of the power of sale contained in said Hundred Eleven & 41/100 ($93,211.41), and no suit Mortgage and In pursuance ol the statute ol the or proceeding at lav/ or in equity having been Insti­ State of Michigan In such case made and provided, tuted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho premises therein described, or so much thereof as power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest suant to statute of tho State of Michigan in such bidder, at the east steps of the County Courthouse caso mado and provided, notice is hereby given at 220 W. STATE STREET, in the City of Hastings, that on tho 3rd day of January. 2013 at 1:00 PM County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place ol o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to tho highest holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17. 2013 at 1:00 p.m., local Ml (that being tho building whore the Circuit Court time, and said premises will be sold to pay the for the County of Barry is held), of the premises amount duo as aforesaid on the Mortgage together described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as with 6.75% interest, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and may bo necessary to pay tho amount duo. as afore­ also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which 7.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and said premises described in said Mortgage are situ­ expenses, including tho attorney fees allowed by ated in the State of Michigan, Barry County and are law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southwest oneby the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest quarter of Section 2, T3N, R9W. Described as: in tho premises. Which said premises are described Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 70 of the as follows: All that certain pioco or parcel of land, Plat of Smith’s Lakeview Estate No. 1 as recorded Including any and all structures, and homes, manu­ In Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2 in County Records, and factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in running thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes East tho Township of Castleton. County of Barry, State of 109 48’ to the Southernmost comer of Lot 65 of said Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: THE Plat; thence North 49 degrees 51 minutes East EAST 51 FEET OF LOT NUMBER 69 OF 0. A. 167.19’ to the Easternmost comer of said Lot 65; PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF thence South 40 degrees 09 minutes East 100’; NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED thence South 49 degrees 51 minutes West 219.31’; PLAT THEREOF. ALSO. A PARCEL OF LAND thenco North 88 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING ATTHE NORTH­ West 24.90’ to tho POB. Being a part of outlot L. EAST CORNER OF LOT 69 OF 0. A. PHILLIPS Rights of tho pubhc and of any governmental unit in ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE any part thereof taken used or deeded tor street FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE road or highway purposes. Right of way In favor of WEST 51 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE Consumers Power Company, recorded in Liber SOUTH BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; 356, Page 354, and in Libor 356. on page 520 THENCE EAST ALONG THE BANK OF THE Right of way to M.chigan Beil Telephone Company THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT NORTH OF recorded in Liber 354, Pago 329. Also desenbed asTHE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH Lot 81, Amended Plat of Part of tho Northwesterly TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO. A PAR­ Portion of Outlet E. Smith’s Lakeview Estates No 1 CEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING according to the plat thereof recorded In Uber 6 cf AT A POINT WHICH LIES 232 FEET EAST OF THE Plats, Page 46, Barry County Records. Dunnq tha SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 67 OF 0. A. s!x (6) months immediately following tho sa'o the PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF property may be redeemed unless tho property k NASHVILLE FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; abandoned, in which case lhe redemption shall bn THENCE EAST 53 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO thirty (30) days from tno dato 0? salo. Accord-nn tn THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE MCL §600.3278, If lhe property Is sold al a foreciL RIVER; THENCE WEST 53 FEET; THENCE sure sale, tho borrower w.ll bo hold response tn SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING During the person who buys tho property at the mortaan« lhe six (6) months immediately following the sale, foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder (or the property may bo redeemed, except that in the aging the property during the redemption event that tho property is determined to be aban­ For further informallon with regard to this fn^IT doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. tho property sure, contact USDA - Rufa) Develnn^ may bo redeemed during 30 days immediately fol­ Centralized Servicing Center. ForeriT®01, lowing tho sale. Pursuant Io MCLA 600.3278. the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person Centralization Initiative. 4300 Goodfellow Building 105. FC-215, St Louis. MO Son who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. Datoo: 12/6/2012 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Attorney for Green Tree Servoing LLC 888 W B>g Beaver, Sute 800 Troy, Ml 46084 248-362-2600 GTSD FNMA HolbrookElm (12-O6)(12-27) w$wj phono (800) 349-5097 oxL 4500. Dated ,e!e* 6. 2012 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA>Cembof trough tho Farmers Homo Administrator?^"9 Rural Development), United Stalos Den™2 ( Ow Agriculture, Mortgagee M-chael I. Conlon of Running, Wise, Ford, P.L.C 326 p n <p43954) P.O. Box 686 Traverse City, M| 496acan?QStTCet. O6)(12-27J 7 43b85-0G86 (12. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 20. 2012 - Page 11 LEGAIJjQIICES N0TICA c$INS 1 SM*n, p & SHERMAN. PC., IS Nation wuGx2.COliect a debt. any inforPURPOSF d?^JA,N W,LL BE USED FOH THAT (^Sag-viS^E CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT DUTY Mnr??Ja~0U are ,n ACTIVE MILITARY made in GAQE saLE - Default has been RICHIE i ot a mortgage made by AND WiPc .,TH and FAYE L SMITH. HUSBAND CORPodaV,!® UNITED COMPANIES LENDING 1998 -ir.,4 U°N. Mortgagee, dated September 11, Documnn?MrCCOrd,XJ on September 17. 1998. in gagee to Th°’ 2°100021 and assigned by said mod- JPMnJin ~ Yorki as successor-in-interest to S: 9*" C^a5c Bank, N.A . as Trustee for Boar AscnTn e? Backed Securities Trust 2006-2, aJ£!’Backsd Certificates. Series 2006-2. as wbil ed’ Barr* County Records, Michigan, on dain ,hero 15 cWmed to be due at lhe C2^? 11)0 surT1 °l Forty-Five Thousand Ono [£7?^ ^f-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents hn .. b lauding interest at 9.750% per _ um Under the power of salo contained in sari and thc 5latuto in such case made and n0Vce is hercb* 9lven lha{ said mortgage • 00 *°mc‘osed by a salo of the mortgaged prome®s; °J somo PJrt °* them, al public venue. At lhe cast doors of the Barry County Courthouse in i?^!!??J%Mi.chi90n ,ut 01 00 PM °‘c:ock- on January i r, 2013 Said premises aro located in Barry County. Michigan and am described as. COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH‘ 4 0F SECTION 1. TOWN 1 NORTH. 9 WEST1 RUNNING THENCE NORTH 50 THENCE WEST 48 RODS;-THENCE SOUTH 50 RODS; THENCE EAST 48 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE EAST 330 FEET OF THE SOUTH 330 FEET THEREOF. Tne redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure salo under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278. lhe borrower will be hold responsible to lhe person who buys the property at the mortgage forec'osure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging lhe property dunng lhe redemption penod The Bank of New York Melton, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as succcssor-in-tnterest to JPMorgan Chase Bank. N.A., as Trustee for Bear Steams Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-2, Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2006-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 JPMC.001103 CONV (12-20)(01-10) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in lhe conditions of a mort­ gage made by DAVID A. GAIKEMA and MARY ELLEN GAIKEMA. husband and wife (collectively, ’Mortgagor"), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Ind.ana corporation, of PO Box 598. Scherevii’e, Indiana 46375, dated April 23, 2004. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on Apr<1 28. 2004, as instrument number 1126578 //A#’ •Mortgage ') ••Firsr Finance •'Bank, N.A.. a nat’onnl association, of 30Q High Sheet, PO Box 476, Hamilton. Ohio 45011-0476. was the suc­ cessor by consol dation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to CHEMI­ CAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 333 E. Main Street, Midland. Michigan 48640-6511 (the 'Mortgagee*), pursuant to tho terms of a Branch Purchase and Assumption Agreement dated May 11, 2006. and a Bill of Salo dated August 18. 2006, evidence of which will be placed of record prior to the dato of salo (the ’Mortgage'). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of tho indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of tne dato of this Notice there is claimed to be duo for pnnapal and intoresl on the Mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty and 96/100 Dollars ($263,340.96). No suit or proceeding al law has been instituted to recover tho debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and tho statute in such case mado and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest as provided in the Mortoagc, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venduo to tho highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday tho 10th day of January. 2013. at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in tho Township of Yankee Springs. County ol Barry. Stale of Michigan, and are described as foltows-. Lot 22 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to the recorded plat thereof; also commencing on the East I ne of Beatrice Avenue of the Plat of Ritchie Woodlands, 33 feet Easterly from the North lot Imo of Lot 22; thenco Easterly parallel with said North lot line 100 feet; thence Southerly parallel with East l.ne ol Beatrice Avenue 50 feet; thence Westerly parallel with tne South line of Lot No. 22. 100 feet to Beatrice Avenue, thence Northerly 50 leet fo begmn nn being a pari of the Southwest 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 3 North. Range 10 West Together with all the improvements erected on tne real estate, and all casements, appurtenances, and figures a part of the property, end all replaceaS- 2926 Bealrice Avenue. Middleville. Michigan 493->3 PPNoZT<X4A .ha. the length o. the date o! u" %K“h0 JeXntption pen- MCLA§6003241% lha?6w| MCLAguuOJ^M ti rt a(J0r Mortgagors heirs, eredabandoned“nd,^‘19“pC?son lawfully ’>,B'niWS a’e n°' abandoned. t u foreclosure sale. If tne premises arc lo-u *„ b0 held under MCLA §600 32 bthmises at responsible to the the Mortgagee the mortgage during the redemption for damaging tho prem-scs curing period onio Dated’ November 29. 2014 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-248 (616) 752-2000 8730529-1 rm** NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having occurred in two mortgages made on July 31. 2007. by M chele E. Par0* a ’ gto woman, to Union Dank and both recor August 7. 2007. in the Dairy County Rt’9’’c. Deeds al Document 20070807 • 0000592. a Document 20070808-0000654, respectively, o wh»ch mortgages there is claimed Io be due » unpaid as of December 5, 2012, Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand. Eight Hundred Seventy N-no Dollars and 69/100 Dollars ($219,879.89) principal and interest; no suit or proceedings at law or in equfy have been Instituted Io recover tho debt, or any part of tho debt, secured by the above mort­ gages, and tno Power of Sale contained in the mortgages having become operative by reason of such default and pursuant to lhe statutes of the State of Michigan. Notco is hereby given that on Thursday. January 17, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Darry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml. 49058. that being lhe place for holding the Circuit Court ol Barry County, there will bo offered for salo and sold to tho highest bidder the property described in this Notice, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying tho amount duo end unpaid on tho mortgages, together with an interest rate at 10.75%. the expenses and charges of sale, including reason­ able attorney fees, provided by law and in tho mort­ gages, and also any sums which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the promises. Tho parcel will bo sold as one unit, as allowed by the mortgages unless otherwise select­ ed by Union Bank. Tho land and promises In the mortgages men­ tioned is described as follows. LOTS 50 AND 51 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES #1. ACCORDING TO RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 56. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The Real Property is commonly known as 2359 Old Iroquois Trail. Hastings, Ml 49058 The tax identification number is 08-13-050-055­ 00. The length of tho redemption period wilt be six months or shorter if deemed abandoned pursuant to law. If lhe property is sold at a foreclosure sale pur­ suant to this Nofico. then under MCLA 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person that buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder lor damaging the property dunng tho redemption penod. MORTGAGEE. Union Bank Prepared By. Petor A. Teholiz (P34265) THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, PC. 5801 W. Michigan Avenue Lansang. Ml 48908-0857 m nvj Telephone. 517-886-7176 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This oole may be . rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadwick M. Castine, a single man and Sharon Sinkler. a single woman, onginal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 24. 2004, and recorded on December 29. 2004 in instrument 1139383, and ass gned by sari Mortgagee to Bank ol America, N.A.. successor by merger to BAC Homo Loans Servicing. L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixteen and 75/100 Dollars ($107,416.75) Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 3. 2013. Said premises aro situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as- That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North. Rango 10 West described as: Commencing at the intersection of tho centerlmo ol Finkbelner Road and tho North Imo of said Section which is 748.40 feet North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East for tho North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 42 degrees 11 minutes 15 seconds East 410 00 feet along lhe centerl.no of Finkbelner Road thenco South 47 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West 260.00 feet; thenco North 42 degrees 11 minutes 15 seconds West 410.00 thence North 47 decrees 48 minutes 15 seconds East 260.00 feet to tho place ol beginning: Except that part of tho Northeast 1/4 of Suction 22. Town 4 North Ranoe 10 described as: Commencing al the North 1/4 cor­ ner of said Section; West thenco North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 748.40 feet alonn inn North Imo of Mid Section thence South 42 degrees 11 minutes 15 seconds East 256 0 foot alona tho centerline ol Fmkbeiner Road to the place of berin nmg; thence continuing South 42 degrees 11 mm utes 15 seconds East 154.0 (eel nfong center?™’ thence South 47 degrees 48 minutes 45 Sis West 260.00 feet; thunce North 42 degreosTmS utes 15 seconds West 15-1.0 feet; thenco Norte 4^ degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds East 260 0 feel to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for highway purposes over that part Iv no Northeasterly of a line which Is Southwesterly from and parallel Wlth tho conlerlTn°‘ ol Finkbemer Road erune Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined oban doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall ho 30 rt\u" from the date of such sale II the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Jud cature Act of 1981 pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be hole responsible to the person who buys the propeitv at the mortgage foreclosure r.ale or to tho mortnao** holder for damaging the property during '' redemption period. H the Dated: December 6, 2012 For more information, please call FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 File J412369F01 (12 0€)(12-27) FOSTER. SWIFT; A PC ls TO WiLl «t ano any INFORMATION OB PlGA3E CoNT^.° F°R THAT PURPOSE m0ER BELOW if OUR OFFICE AT THE ^MILITARYA MORT­ GAGOR IS IN ACTJ^ |no con<j.|t0n DEFAULT havmg been ^nl 24, 20cq 0^ certain Mortgage made on husband and P’ Scott and Laura l0 MainSlJ2?. as Mortgagor, given pjdress j5 629 SaV|ngs Bank. FSB. wh0M-higan 4905g a<? n/51 ^,a,° Street. Hastings. ]’2i 2008. in’thn 9aQeoand ^corded on 0arry County °f ,h° Register of Deed- ’ ^80512-00Q5o'C21:9an* ,n Instrument Numb^ |Q CommerX;v*hlch mortgage was ass 3 datQd ank by an Assignment of ,/ortf7 2012. in InsS? 23’ 2012recorded on Augu*12 ^unty R^nJment Number 2012-003840. 0fl'^cd to be <L °n Wh,ch Mortgage there is |h<j an<I unpa>d. as of the dato ol this Nol 0 Ono Hundred Eighty-Eight TnouS^ 445 Forty*E've and 38/100 Dollars ^5M).Jind no SUlt Of attempting proceedmg at la* or of ' 9 been institut­ ed to recover the de« Jhe * ^reo1 secured by said Mortgage, ol sale |n sari Mortgage havingJ^tS herfrv r??Lroa5on of such default; NOTICE £ G1VEN that on Thursday. January 3. & 1 00 0 clock in the afternoon, at tho Courthouse in Hastings. M-chigan dC n0 > of the places for holding the Circu-t Ccu* & ,h6ro wl“ bo offered for sale and s°'a ’0 tho h>ghest bidder or bidders al public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together w* a» a' owable costs ol sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premis­ es in sari Mortgage ^l,°n®d i described as follows: LAND SITUATEDUN THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. COUNT* OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: The North 436 feet of the West 500 feet 0! the Norlh*est quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 12. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, excepting therefrom that part deeded to the Michigan Department of State Highways, as record­ ed in Liber 250 of Deeds, Pago 531. and as record­ ed in Liber 250 ol Deeds. Page 575. Castleton Township Commonly known as: 954 N. M-66 Hwy. Nashville. Michigan 49073 Parcel Number: 08-05­ 012-000-010-00 The penod within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe time of such sale. Dated: November 23. 2012 FOSTER. SWIFT. COLLINS & SMITH. P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J Price of Hastings, Mcirgan. Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (11-29)(12-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage mado by Douglas R. Baker and Melissa M. Baker, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA. Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2007. and recorded on May 3, 2007 in instrument 1180067, and modi­ fied by Affidavit or Order executed on March 1. 2012 and recorded on March 29. 2012 in instrument 201203290003158, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho dato hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine and 58/100 Dollars (S249.949.58). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on December 27, 2012. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al tho North 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East, on the North line of sari section. 1322.10 feet to the North 1/8 post of tho Northeast 1/4 of said Section 13; thence continuing South 89 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East on said North hne 774.23 feet to tho point of beginning ol the parcel of land herein described; thonce continuing South 89 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East, on said North line, 547.87 leet to tho Northeast comer of said section; thonce South 00 degr(H'S -32 minutes 18 seconds West, on the East lino of said Northeast 1/4, 1322.90 feet, to tho East and West 1/8 line of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 27 seconds Wost. on said East-Wost 1/8 line. 1325.07 feet to the North and South 1/8 Imo of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East, on said 1/8 iint)| 75.18 feet; thence North 87 degrees 15 minutes 02 seconds East, along an existing fence lino and tree row, 811.90 feet to a point about 10 feet West of an existing fence line and tree row; thonce North 01 degrees 03 minutes 05 seconds West, parallel with sari fence line and Iroe r°w. 1208.45 feet to tho point of beginning. . Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from tho date of SUch salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w,lh MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redempt'°n Period shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sa'o If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud-caturo Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at ,he mortgage foreclosure or to tho mortgage bolder for damaging *b° property during the redemption period D«‘ed November 29. 2°12 _or more information, pteA^o call: S (248) 593-1304 Trott ft Trott, P.C Attorney- For Server 3’440 Nonhwestern Highway. Suite 200 barmmgton Hills. MlChig* 40334-2525 Re #32997tF02 (”-29)( 12.20) rnw Mortgage Foreclosure Sale [his hrm |S a DE0T collector attempt"G T?.COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thlu sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions ol a mortgage mado by Lisa Slocks, unmarried, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nom.nee or lender anq fender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 8.2007, and recorded on January 17. 2008 in instrument 20080117­ 0000545, and assigned by said Mortgagor) to Welto Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof tho sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sevcnty-Rve and 88/100 Dollars ($97.37588). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of hold ng tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on January 10. 2013. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lots 45 and 46. Melody Acres, according to the plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period Dated: December 13. 2012 For moro information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File 0216699FO3 (12-13)(01-03) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any informabon we obtain will bo used for that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage mado by CARL D. MILLER and THERESA M. MILLER, husband and wife (collectively, ’Mortgagor"), to FIRST FINANCIAL BANK. NA. a national association, of 300 High Street. PO Box 476. Hamilton, Ohio 45011-0467, dated February 27. 2006. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mtohtgan on March 7. 2006, as Instrument No. 1161010 (the ’Mortgage*). First Financial Bank, NA, has assigned the Mortgage to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, of 333 East Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640-6511 (the 'Mortgagee'). By rea­ son of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares tho entire unpaid amount of lhe Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is tho owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to bo due tor principal and interest on the Mortgage tho sum ol Eighty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight and 78/100 Dollars ($84,968.78). No suit or proceeding al law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such caso made and provided, and to pay the above amount, wilh interest, as provided in tho Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. Including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale ol the mortgaged premises al public vendue to the highest bidder al tho east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. M;ch:gan on Thursday the 10th day of January. 2013. at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by tho Mortgage are situated in tho Townsh'p of Carlton, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in tho Southeast one-quarter of Section 32. Town 4 North. Rango 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Mtohigan. described asCommencing at the Southeast corner of sari Section 32; thenco North 89 degrees 53 minutes West 1320.4 feet; thence North 0 degrees 04 min­ utes West 1886.75 feet, tnence West 550 37 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence South 175 feet, thence West 433 feet; thence North 28 degrees 40 mtoutes East 85.5 feet to the South line of Outlet A. Aunervisor’s Plat of Bauer's Resort; thence East n59 feet- thence North 100 feet; thence East 33 feet to the Place of Beginning. Except the East 33 feo lor noht of way. described as follows: Commence at the Southeast corner of said Section 32. thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes West 1320.4 feet. thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes West 1888.75 nN- thence West 550.37 feet to the Place of Bcqmn ng; thence South 175 feet; thence West 33 leer thence North 175 feet; thence East 33 foci to the Place of Beginning. Together w.th all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replace­ ments and additions. commonly known as: 304 loach lake Hoad. Hastings, Michigan 49050 PP #08-04-032-497-00 Notice is further given that tho tongth of he rcdcmpfion period will be six (u) mon?h^’Jha d Jc of sale untoss the prem.ses are abandoned. If me premises are abandoned, the redemption penod S be the later ol thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon oxptrat'on ol fifteen (15) day. §600 3241a(c) stai-ng that lhe piom.se> ara nol ',l’||nmonpmm.sos aro sold at a loreclosure.salo. .mde MCLA §600 3276 tho Mortgagor will be held SwnS fosses during tho redomponn Dated November 29. 2012 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgager’ JX-nXcROSsadUDDLiP 900 Frfth Th»rd Center 111 Lyon Street. NW. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-248/ (616) 752-2000 8723050-1 . FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cotiect a debt. Any information obtained wi'l be used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, ptease contact our off'Cfl nt the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Russell M. Peasley, a married man to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2004 and record­ ed December 15. 2004 In Instrument # 1138757 and modified by agreement dated February 7,2012 and recorded March 20, 2012 in Instrument #201203200002855 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by ass gnment dated January 23. 2010 and recorded February 5. 2010 in Instrument f 201002050001068 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Ono Hundred Two Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($112,102.34) includ­ ing interest 4.375*,» per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 17,2013. Said prem­ ises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in tho Southwest one-quarter of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 25 , distant North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 931.62 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section 25; thenco North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 220.00 feet along said West Section line; thence North 88 degrees 38 min­ utes 54 seconds East 650 32 feet, thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 220 .05 feet; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 seconds West 648.70 feel to the point of beginning. Model Year 1999 Make/ Model Crystal Valley Patriot VIN/Serial#; CV819ABIN Commonly known as 8797 S. Clark Rd.. Nashville Ml 49073 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho dato of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revtsed Judicature Ad of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at tho mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 12/20/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesth/o & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hilto, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Ftto No: 12-72844 (12­ 20)(01-10) mriiia • . V »<TA •. —-'-Ul .. • MORTGAGE SALE This ts an attempt to collect a debt, and any infor­ mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contad our office at the number below if you are in aetve military duty. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by RONALD K. HARNEY and JODI L HARNEY, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to INDE­ PENDENT MORTGAGE CO. WEST Ml. with offices at 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapris, Ml 49525. Mortgagee, dated January 8. 2007 and recorded January 9. 2007 In Instrument No. 1174850 and Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument No. 201004190004052 of Mortgages, Pago which was assigned to INDEPENDENT BANK of 4200 East Beltline. Grand Rapids. Michigan, by Assignment recorded in Instrument No. 2012-005873. By reason ol such default the undersgned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forth­ with. Al the dato of this Notice there is claimed to bo due for principal and interest on sari mortgage the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND THREE and 14/100 ($116,003.14) dollars including interest at the rate of 5.0% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of salo contained in sari mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing attorney fees allowed by law. said mortgage will bo foreclosed by sale of tho mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at tho oast door of tho Barry County Courthouse, the place of hold­ ing tho Circuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings, Michigan, on January 17, 2013, at 1XX) p.m., local lime. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971. MCLA 600.3240. MSA 27A.3240, the redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of the foreclosure sale, unless tho property is doterm nod to be abandoned under MCLA 600 3241a; MSA 27A 3241(1). in which case tho property may be redeemed during lhe 30 days immediately fol­ low ng lhe sale or exp.ration ol statutory notice peri­ od Tho premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ uated in lhe Townsh p of Castleton. County of Barry, Stata of Michigan, described as follows, to WIT Bog'nning at a point on the East and Wost 1/4 line of Sect on 33. Town 3 North. Rango 7 Wost, Castleton Township. Barry County, M.chlgan. dis­ tant Souln 89 degrees 51’07* East 218.82 feel from the Wost 1/4 corner of sari suction, thence North 00 degrees 03’57* West 305 27 fout. thenco South 89 degrees 5VO7' East 325.84 fetrt (also described as 325 64 foel). thenco South 00 degrees 03’57“ East 305.27 feet to sa d East and West 1/4 Imo; thenco North 89 degrees 51'07’ Wost 325.64 feet alocq said 1/4 line Io the pomt of beginning. Except und sub.ect to an casement lor pubt c highway purpos­ es lor Highway M-79 (formerly Scott Road) as described in thu document in Uber 238 of Douds on Page 77. INDEPENDENT BANK. Assignee ol INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CO. WEST Ml SCHENK. BONCHER & RYPMA Curtis D Rypma P44421 601 Three Mile Road. N W Grand Rapids, Ml 4954*1-1601 (616) 647-8277 �Page 12 - Thursday. December 20. 2012 - The Heelings Banner "" ''^TrAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT hEaB,NG » ™6BES.E^.»0PnOrE«Tvo»«E«S»F™E™»5»PaFP».™E»lE.8.myeoumY.l.^»"»»«Nvor„a™reRESTEDPERS„N5. MX a.aa ol ■» heMnalfe a'a » c,oa'° fl 5pocial to undertake an aquatic plant control project in rine uanu in nun « r ment against the properties benefitted therein. n<;ed t° PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tho D,strict within which the abovo-mont.oned .mprovemenla are propo^ ” 'hB “3l3 'h3'ao' 3psaial •33“3' marie and within which lhe cos! proposed 3 thereof e 601 Iss P roPosea to bo assessed is more particularly described as follows: The properties indicated by tax parcel numbers: 12-005-001-00 12-IX)54X)3-OO 12-005-004-00 124X15*0064X3 1243O5-2OO4X3 12-006-005-25 12-006-003-26 12-006-001-30 12-006-001-40 12-006-005-60 124X364X36-00 12-006-007-00 12-006-008-00 124X36-0094X3 12-006-010-00 12-0064111-00 12-1X36-012-00 12-006-013-00 12-006-014-00 124X364)15-10 124XJ64) 15-20 12-006-016-00 12-006-016-05 124)06-016-10 12-0064)16-20 124X36-016-30 12-006-016-40 124306-016-50 124306-016-60 12-006-017-05 12-006-017-10 I2-OO6-OI7-I5 12-006-017-20 124)06-017-30 12-006-017-35 J 2-006-021W 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Pine Lake Weed District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans describing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of the project In the amount of $227 135, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment dis­ trict and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the project to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the petitions, plans, cost esti­ mate and special assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date o{ lhe Public hearin9 thareon and maY further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest al the hearino in the special assessment proceedings is required In order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. N S PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, nr hie nr her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the ^‘•-1 assessment, or shall bo permitted to file at or before the hearinn hie or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appeals'’"’ shal1 n01 re(’uired- r = i5oo' Pi ease TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objecti m the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the !ons.!® described herein, signed by the record owners of land constiBCLIS 2®ann*,or0 than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the heroSeptember 2012 ■r? T desenbed proposed special assessment district, the project to h ? °apd by that special assessment district cannot be instituted be lunacy porcent of tho tota| |an(j area |n that sp0Cja| unless a valid pelition has been or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record owners ol land constituting ^re assessment finally ocinhiichfid established bv by the tho Township Board. _________ * di^ct as <;„niiw " PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment districtostimate of costs will bo held at LGI (Largo Group Instruction) DetonSg High School at 327 N. Grove Street. Delton. Mrchlgan, commencing at 730 danuary 7’ 2013 Al such hearing the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might bo filed wilp the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any regions coiXns^mendments. or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned propose s^ial Assessment District. All interested persons are Invited to ba present and express their views at the public hearing. o ,, t nmvirtA necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for ihn ,>pd and audio tapes of prlnled material being considered at mTheariiTOjo individuals with disabilities at lhe hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Cle?klnhrf|V'dua'S Wilh disabi,i,ios retiulrir,9 auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Ted DeVries, Clerk 4A?I?iriev*,la township nl tnnS Mlh>Norri9 Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2864 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN probate COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 12-26260-DE Estate of Donna M. Stettler. Dato of Birth. August 10, 1962. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Donna M. StoHior. died December 14. 2009 .. Creditors of the decedent are noised ILat aH claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Miranda Peurala. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal representativc.or to both tho probate court at!206W. Court St.. Suite 302. Hastings. Michigan 4-0o8 and tho named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publ-cation of this notice. Dato: December 14. 2012 Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Carl W. DtHendach P30434 111 Lyon Street NW. Suite 900 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2136 Miranda Peurala 8 Chestnut Street Lumberton, NJ 08048 (609) 261-3357 GERNER & KEARNS. PLLC. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (216) 583-0660 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the con­ ditions of a mortgage made by Beta L Campbell. A Single Woman. Martin O. Disbrow and Denise Ann Disbrow, Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Bank, Mortgagee, dated February 27,2008, and recorded on March 14. 2008, in Instrument Number 200803140002391. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars and Twenty Eight Cents (S86.977.28). including interest at 4.2% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the circuit court within BARRY County, Michigan at 1:00 PM o’clock, on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Said premises are located in BARRY County, Michigan and are desenbed as: City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan: The South 1/2 of Lot 73 of the original plat of the city, formerly village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Property Address: 211 South Market Street HastingazMchigan a49058 Tax ID No. 55^)01-24700 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho dale of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which caso tho redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such sale. If this property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, lhe borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) Mortgagee/Assignee Gemer & Kearns, PLLC 526 Superior Avenue East Suite 630 Cleveland, OH 44114 (12-13)(01-03) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ADAM P. KITELEY and BETH A KITELEY AKA BETH A. OWENS. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to . Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2010, and recorded on March 31, 2010, in Document No. 201003310003378, and .assigned by said mortgagee Io THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Soventy-Nme Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($134,879.72). including interest al 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c venue. At tho East doors of the o?.U"!y Courthous» I" Hayings. M.chigan at 01.00 PM oclock. on January 17. 2013 Said prom­ ises are located in Barry County. Michigan and a.e doser,bed as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22 TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 SECTION 22: THENCE EAST THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES EAST 610 01 FEET TO THE 7 4 nF SAID 748 OS MINUt^' BFr.NM,!!? THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTCc EAST 220 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57 DX « 25 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST 270 THENCE NORTH 57 DEGREES L.? EET: EAST 200 FEET TO THE BEGINNING redemption period shall bo 6 month- bnJ of such sale unless dettr^ned1*1 J accordance With 1946CL 600 3241 a" the redempt on penod shall be 30 date of such sale. If the abov,» r..L» Th! 'n C3Se from the Is sold at a foreclosure sale undnf proFortY tho Michigan Compded laws, under MrT'X600 °f the borrower will be held resZ- hl^ 3278- who buys tho property nt thu morlQdr,e sale or to the mortgage holder for OrPC OSur« property during the rodemption nertort INGTON NATIONAL RANK nt? lHE: Hl,NTSchrwfderman 4 Sherman Drive. Suite 300 Fm,nmgton' Hil< \^°Searcb HMC 001573 FNMA (12-;k))(01.10) ' M 1,8335 �fho Hastings Bannor - Thursday. December 20. 2012 Page 13 State News Roundup Tepper arraigned State government TV program will switch to online online to w ww michigan.gov/Mi IV. •The launch ol Mi TV will improve trans­ parency and access io Michigan government by providing Michigan citizen* with aroundthe-clock access to their slate government, said Kurt Weiss. spokesperson lor DI MB. For more information, visit lhe website. Dn Michigan l^epartment of Technology, c/v\lilK’n,Cn^ ant* Budget Arid Michigan I mi \[n,nenl television Friday announced the * an cnbanccd online portal that will crease transparency of. and access to. stale government. MG1\ has served as lhe part-lime, non1 mniercial cable channel providing prol-ramming from 10 a.m. to 2 pm Monday uough Friday Beginning in January, MGTV 1 transition from a cable channel to Hveomc the new MiTV web portal. Whether M’ h”,nC °r tra'cBnS‘ MiTV will give re*,n^,n c’l’7cns Jccess to expanded and , n l‘> available programming options 24 o“h» a day, seven days a week by going Watchful neighbor helps stop thieves Hastings Police received a call Dec. 7 from a woman living in the 600 block of Cypress Drive who said two young men were breaking into vehicles. The caller gave officers a description of lhe subjects and the direction in which they had left on foot. Hastings Police later made contact with two 17-year-old Hastings residents in the area of Dibble Street and Howard Lane. While speaking with the pair, officers observed a backpack that had numerous items inside. Officers were able to deter­ mine that some of the items in the backpackhad been stolen from vehicles and were identified by their owners. The two sub­ jects were arrested on four counts of break­ ing and entering of motor vehicles. Woman overhears.... threat A threatening phone call led a Hastings woman to contact the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Dec. 15. The Midway Drive resident told deputies that she and her step-daughter, who lives in Lansing, have never gotten along. She said she had overheard a phone conversation between her husband and the 42-year-old slcpdaughter in which the younger woman said, “I am seriously thinking about hurting (the I step-mother].” The step-mother called deputies so they could contact her step­ daughter and deter her from making any more threats. Deputies attempted to contact I lhe lensing woman. The case is open pendI ing contact. Frozen food fight turns into knife fight Hastings Police were called to lhe 200 block of South Michigan Avenue Dec. 8 for a reported knife assault. When officers arrived, they spoke with a woman who said she had been arguing with her 57-year-old boyfriend, when he started to grab food from the freezer and threw it around the • apartment The woman told police she went into a bedroom to avoid further issues. She said lhe man opened the bedroom door, stood in the door way in a fighting stance, holding a knife in one hand, and challenged her to fight, The woman said that as she attempted to shut the door and keep the man out of the bedroom when he started swinging al her and struck her in (he right cheek with his fist. The woman said she was able to finally shut the door and call police. Police made contact with the boyfriend who said he did not have a knife, never assaulted his girlfriend and told tx’lice his girlfriend was crazy. The man rcgi.iercd a .23 percent blood alcohol level and was arrested tor domestic violence. Richardson named chairman of Natural Resources Commission ___ , Rick Snyder announced Pec. 13 that Gov. Michigan Natural Resources Commission member J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon will arrest and suspended driver's license. He admitted to police that he had driven away from the gas station without paying for his gasoline. He was immediately placed under arrest. er of the vehicle, a *7 , . man. had an outstanding warrant lor tn rent and future gene * Richardson. a J ' enl of the Upper Peninsula, hj- , 5 a member of the NRC since W-? ^l-year career in lhe paper " ; ’ ^ding work as a paper machine I J^cry boiler operator, process eng” ’ Steering super­ visor. production supe^,sor and qunHly and environmental nian,l--,'i J^duate of Michigan TechnoW'-’ Umvcndj, in Houghton. Richard**0 a bachelor’s degree in chemical enr>n^nng 1nd has com­ pleted course work to ‘ a business engi­ neering administration egree. To leant more, visit u""-,M,chigan.gov/nrc. State of the Great Lakes report released Barry County Sheriff Deputies were called to a residence west of Hastings on Pine Knoll Drive Dec. 15 on a report of a stolen reindeer lawn ornament. The owner said lhe reindeer was an older plastic model with lights, and could be seen from the road. She said her husband had added a red-nose light and painted the deer’s belly silver. The ornament is valued at $50. The Michigan Offcc of the Great Lakes Thursday released Michigan’s annual State of the Great Likes report for 2012. Michigan law requires the annual report, which provides a snapshot of issues through­ out the Great Lakes basin and informs policy discussions about protecting and managing Michigan’s Great Lakes resources. The 2012 State of the Great Lakes report focuses on Michigan s efforts to improve waler quality, best use water resources, fight aquatic invasive species and restore degraded areas. Sections detail efforts to protect and restore Michigan’s coastal areas, featuring experts from stale and federal resource agen­ cies, Michigan Sea Grant, academia, and the environmental community. /X copy of the report can be found on the state website, www.michigan.gov. Burglar only wants clean clothes Local schools Customized Rudolph takes off Deputies were called to a Cox Road res­ idence in Nashville Dec. 10 for a breaking and entering. The owner said sometime between Dec. 7 and 10 someone had entered his rental property and taken a Kenmore washer and dry er valued at $200. He said nothing else was missing from the rental. Reportedly, the back door was kicked in. The owner said the washer and dryer actually belong to a previous renter. He told deputies he had also shown the property recently to a prospective tenant. The case remains open until contact with the past and prospective renters. The dam­ aged door is valued at $200. Girlfriend’s problems start behind the wheel Deputies were called to a Lincoln Street apartment in Middleville for a possible vehicular assault Dec. 10. A dispatch oper­ ator told deputies a 27-y ear-old Middleville woman had allegedly tried to hit her boyfriend with a mini-van after an argu­ ment over money. He told officers thaUie then left the apartment. Allegedly, the woman followed him down the street’in the van because she wanted to talk. The man said he did not want to talk and continued walking. 'Hie woman then reportedly accel­ erated and swerved the van toward the boyfriend, stopping just short of hitting him. lhe man told deputies she got out of the van. grabbed him by the shin with both hands and then punched him in the left eye and back of the head. That is when he returned to his apartment and called 911 he said. Deputies called the woman’s Caledonia workplace, and she denied hit­ ting her boyfriend or attempting to hit him with the van. Deputies learned the woman’s driver's license was currently suspended She was arrested and the case turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Stealing gas is just Laptop goes one of man's crimes missing at transit office driver. Minutes later, the Mu hIf;,.nMa Ponce stopped a seh.de tn-W n* £ deserip1i<>«.Tro.il^lea^d<ha<;^.ng6 assume the ^sIxM,s‘bjInmedi^Ic’j^nini’s'‘i<»n chair. effective si,hok of CJ \ NRC Commissioner *nJ eonu^’has resigned as chan I nicmber ° ’icn'c lhe commission as .n.person . . The NRC aplM’inu‘d by tbhIC w how members . r t l)nseni J hc K‘Hernor w ith the adv1C jjjgan jy e ^‘nate, works "ith the ‘conserve ar1lncnt of Natural Resources ’ ltur . ’Prefect and manage the statu * j cniov,n cukura| reM>urceSfor<hei>^Its,,Jo>'n1;il,0fcur. Hastings Police responded to the Barry County Transit building Dee. 6 on a lare/ny complaint. Officers were- told a Liptop computer that had Irecn in a conference room had been taken from the building sometime between Dec. 4 and 6. J he com­ puter is valued at $700. and the invesiigauon is ongoing. respond to Connecticut shootings: TM Schools Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslen sent an email Saturday to a network of key communicators, saying staff would review all safety within lhe district in light of the shootings at an ele­ mentary school in Newtown. Conn. Administrators and officials met Monday morning. ”1 want to reassure all of you that we place the safety and security of our students and staff as our top priority, but there may be les­ sons that we all can learn from this unfortu­ nate circumstance,” Enslen wrote ‘‘Unfortunately in this case, they had done all they could, and yet it was not enough tp slop someone. We can’t 100 percent guaran­ tee safety all the time. We just can’t. But we will do everything we can within reason to ensure safety.” said Enslen. Enslen said most of the response he’s received from parents is of support for what the district is doing and saying they do feel safe within the district. All schools in the district regularly partic­ ipate in lockdown drills and have already done so this year. Enslen said he will continue meeting with local authorities, administrators and others to review and enhance security. Local schools respond to Connecticut shootings: Delton Kellogg on misdemeanor Marcie Tepper of Middleville was A sheriff’s deputy found a dead dog decayarraigned Dec. 17 on the misdemeanor charge mg »n Tepper’s garage and a subsequent <»f abandonmcni/crudty to animals. She is investigation revealed It garbage bags m her scheduled for pre-trial in Barry County yard containing animals m various stales of District Court Jan. 22. 2013. decomposition. Timothy Richard Brown. 28, of Hastings was sentenced Dec. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court for failure to register as a sex offender. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Brown to serve five months in jail, with cred­ it for 40 days served. He must pay $698 in court assessments and serve 18 months on probation. The last three months of his jail sentence will be suspended pending success­ ful completion of probation. Brown must pay $75 a month on the assessments. The Barry County Prosecutor dropped the habitual offender, third offense, charge. Philip John Mroz, 36. of Wayland was .sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court Dec. 12 for controlled substance less than 25 grams. Judge /Xmy McDowell ordered Mroz to serve 30 days in jail. He must pay $1,948 in court assessments and serve 36 months on proba­ tion. Mroz must participate in drug court, day reporting and attend Alcoholics Anonymous three limes a week. Charges of larceny of a building and habitual offender, fourth offense, were dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor. Dannyelle Rose Doss, 21, of Grand Rapids was sentenced Dec. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court for embezzlement from a local gas station of more than $20,000 but less than $50,000 Judge Amy McDow ell ordered Doss to serve nine months in jail, with credit for 41 Kane Roy Wilcox, 38. of Freeport was sen­ tenced Dec. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court for disarming a police officer non-firing and two counts of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Wilcox to serve 15 to 72 months in prison on the first conviction and 103 days for the other two convictions, con­ currently. He received credit for 103 days served. Wilcox must pay court costs of $334. Charges dismissed by the Barry County Prosecutor include two counts of possession of analogues, possession of methampheta­ mine, and a third charge of assaulting, resist­ ing or obstructing a police officer. Troy John Balyeal. 45, of Hastings was sentenced Dec. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court for having sexually abusive materials involving children. Judge Amy McDowell order Balyeal to serve 23 to 48 months in prison. He must pay court costs of $698. A charge of habitual offender, fourth offense, was dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 DON'T PAY HIGH HEAT­ ING BILLS- Eliminate them with a Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. 25 year warranty. Call SOS your "Stocking Dealer", Dutton, Ml (616)554-8069 or (616)915­ 5061. TOTAL WOOD HEAT. Safe, clean, efficient and comfortable OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (616)437-1334. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOX'ING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (209)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. 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'..'.•as f.vK :• �'’‘•X" wanted * *** “W‘f did N1:un^id/-nc girls did no-Play wdlldtd Sporty Editor Both teams want their opponents to have to nol think the) played well, an* ‘ uork the full length ot the court. just wanted the game more than we dtd. tne) Delton Kellogg’s girls applied the pressure outhusfled us the entire panic. a little better and handled it a little better, and that led to a 57-47 Panther victory at Hastings High School Tuesday, and it wasn’t that close. The Panthers closed out the third quarter on a 19-4 run. which helped turn their six-point half-time lead into a 49-28 edge heading into the fourth quarter. playing Ml. just playing basketball." Ma.ns “That was a good game for us, because they give us something that we don’t see as '‘’senior center Mallory Sewell led: IXIton much as we need to.” said Delton Kellogg Kellogg with 27 points, including 13 m the head coach Mike Mohn. “Thev play aggres­ third quarter alone. She scored a lew baskets sive and the) fly around a little bit. and kind in transition and did a good yob of finding of create an element of pressure that we need ‘pace to score inside Hastings’ 3-2 zone to work on because wc don’t handle it very '’“••That's the kind of kid she should be." said well. They're much improved.” Saxon head coach Andrew Mains would Mohn. "She can shoot from 10. 12. 13 feet have liked to sec his girls “fly around" a little and then jieople have to come guard her and then she can put it on the floor and score. That’s what we expect from her and that s a solid basketball game from our big, and we need that. She wants to play at the next level, those arc the kinds of games she has got to put back, to back, to back, to back, to back, to back and she’s capable of doing that. It’s fun to watch her when she’s doing that.” The Saxons were in that 3-2 zone lor a good stretch of the game because of Delton senior guard Brooke Martin’s first quarter performance. She hit three threes and finished the night with 17 points. Delton also got five points from Sarah Rendon and four each from Kristen Mohn and Rachel Parker. As impressed as Mohn was with his senior center, he was just ns impressed with the Saxons’ freshman post player Maddic Dailey, who finished with 17 points. “I’m going to have to get out of the contract if she’s going to keep playing,” Mohn said. “She’s a heck of a player, good footwork and a nice shot around the hoop. They’re a good team. They’re vastly improved from last year, Brooke Martin pushes the ball ahead which I thought was going to happen when for the Panthers during their win at we came up here.” Hastings High School Tuesday. (Photo Taylor Cater led the Saxons with 19 points. by Brett Bremer) Rachel Quillen added six and Grace Meade by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg’s Mallory Sewell pow­ ers a shot up past Hastings' Rachel Quillen during the third quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) four. Delton Kellogg improves to 5-1 with the win. While the Panthers led throughout, coach Mohn would still like to sec a little more consistency from his team. The Delton girls scored 22 and 21 points in lhe first and third quarters respectively, but just six and eight in the second and fourth. “We’rc just real spurty right now and we do not maintain well,” Mohn said. “We let them back in lhe game in that second quarter and then we come out in the third and just get after it and turn it up to whatever it was 21 or 22 and then we just kind of become real compla­ cent and don’t make good decisions with the basketball and let people back in. The prob­ lem is. if you keep doing that eventually il’s going io come back and haunt you.” The Panthers are off now until a Jan. 4 Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon (front right) and Brianna Russell (back) pressure Hastings’ Grace Meade during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s non-conference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) KVA contest at Parchment. Delton won its KVA contest Friday, at Constantine, 47-31. Again, Delton had that one lapse, scoring just seven points in the third quarter. It didn’t hurt too bad after a first half in which the Panthers built a 29-12 lead. Martin led Delton with 15 points, and Brookclynn O’Meara had ten. Kristen Mohn added six rebounds, including five on the offensive end, and three assists. Parker had five steals and two assists. The Panthers were just 8-of-26 at the free throw line, which helped the Falcons to scrape a few points off their lead in the fourth quarter. . Delton fixed up its foul shooting in the win over the Saxons Tuesday, going I0-of-12 at the line as a team. Lakewood comeback comes up two points short by Brett Bremer Sports Editor "In spurts, we’re as good as anybody,” said Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Wayne Piercefield. “We’ve got to do il for 32 minutes." The Vikings had a spurt that lasted them nearly the entire second half Friday night, but it wasn’t enough to dig themselves out of lhe hole they created in the first half against vis­ iting Portland. The Raiders, who led by as many as 16 points in the first half, held on for a 54-52 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win at Lakewood High School. “We plaved a solid 16 minutes of basket­ ball that second half. The first half, we just weren’t ready to go again.” Piercefield said. The Raiders’ lead sw'ung between eight and 14 points for much of the first half. They led 31-20 at the break. Lakewood picked up its defensive execution in the second half, and cut that lead down to two heading into the fourth quarter at 38-36. Piercefield said his teim did a much better job of playing help-side defense. Defenders arrived with the ball to help rather than after it. He said his team rebounded better in the second half, and took care of the basketball better on the offensive end. Lakewood was still down cighi with three minutes to go, but turned up some full-court pressure and managed to turn over the Raiders a couple of times. Michael Carr and Alex Potter hit some big free throws, and then a Colin O’Mara three got his team within two. Lakewood had a couple of possessions in the final seconds, but couldn't get a good shot off in the end. “Wc came out and played defense very well in the second half. The kids battled. I was absolutely impressed with their hearth tonight. They never gave up on each other,” said Piercefield. David Parks hit three threes and led the Vikings with 16 points, six rebounds and three steals. Point guard Kalib McKinney had ten assists, four rebounds and eight points. Carr also finished with eight points and Potter had ten. Portland did much of its damage inside against the smaller Vikings. Zach Gustafson had 12 points. Adam Goodman finished with nine points, and Dylan Carrol, Brodie VanRiper and Logan Seal had six points each. The Vikings are now 1-1 in the CAACWhite and 2-2 overall. The Vikings head to Corunna fora CAACWhite contest Friday, then will be off until taking part in Parma Western’s holiday tour­ nament next week Thursday and Friday. TK cheer takes Division 3 Belding pulls out two-point win at LHS title at Comstock Park HS Round three got the Trojans in front again. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team used its traditionally strong round three to take the Division 2 championship at Saturday’s CCCAM Scholarship Competition hosted by Comstock Park. The Trojans were outscored by Kenowa Hills in each of the first two rounds, then outscored the Knights 276.2 to 272.1 in lhe third round to inch in front. TK finished wilh a final score of 684.2600 compared to Kenowa Hills’681.6800. The Trojans scored a 214.4 in round one and a 193.7 in round two. Kenowa Hills had a.score of 215.2 in round one and 194.4 in round two. Those two teams were well ahead of the rest of the Division 2 field. Grand Rapids Christian was third wilh 643.1800 points, followed by Cedar Springs 629.7800, Reclhs-Puffer 625.9400. Byron Center 623.6400. Charlotte 619.9600 and Zeeland East 443.3320. East Kentwood won the Division 1 cham­ pionship on lhe day wilh a score of 758.2000. The Division 3 title was won by Comstock Park with a score of 696.0200. Hart was the top Division 4 team with a score of 680.5200. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 The Lakewood girls have dropped four in a row after a season opening victory. Tuesday night’s loss to visiting Belding is one the Vikings would like to have back. “We played hard, but missed out on too many opportunities,” said Viking head coach Denny Frost. “We missed some shots inside and some key free throws down the stretch that would have sealed the game. We need to learn from this and make the plays the next time.” . Things were close at the end because of how hard the Vikings’ Emily Kutch was for the Redskins to handle in the P°sL She fin' ished with 26 points and ten rebounds. “She is such a good free throw shooter that we try to pound it inside for her. Frost said. “ Hie rest of the team does a nice job of gel­ ling it to her, and tonight we had a couple of kick outs for threes when they doubled down.” . . Lakewood also got five points and six steals from Ellie Reynolds, four points and six rebounds from Elizabeth Campeau, and four points, five rebounds and four assists from Brooke Wieland. “We still have to do a better job of finding people on defense,” Frost said. “We started out a step slow and gave them some open looks. Belding came to play and I was proud that wc didn’t back down,” said Frost. Belding was led by McKenzie Brcimayer’s 15 points, and the 14 points from Stefanie Harig. "This is one of those games that you will look back on and say you should have won it,” Frost said. "I have to do a better job for these kids to find a way to win the close ones.” Lakewood is now 1 -4 overall and 0-2 in lhe CAAC-White. They’ll be at Corunna for a league contest Friday. Lakewood fell 50-22 to visiting Portland Friday. Portland held the Vikings to just eight points in the first half, running out to a 28-8 lead by the break. “I was really proud of the way our kids competed," Frost said. “Portland shot lhe ball real welt early and it is easy to feel sorry for yourself and quit. They didn’t, and we played them even in the second half. Portland does a great job at the defensive end with their man to man pressure. They are a very physical team and it look a little time for our kids to play through lhe contact. It is a great learning experience and will only make us better." Kelsey Spitzley hit three threes and led her team with 16 points. Allison Wetzel had three threes too and finished with 11 points. Madison King had four points in the win over her former teammates. Kutch led lhe Vikings with 12 points and Reynolds had four. TK boys get their second victory Ryan Schall poured in 30 P°"ns for ,!,c Panthers. who Xed 22 “ a ,eam *" 'l’c fourth quarter, but die Trojans were able to make sure neither fntalwas enough. u TKontap^XS, vtusi-y boys’ basket­ ball team improved to 2-3 <,nlhc ““T *“f a 64-59 win over Coms,<x* Park I uesday evening , . .... Schall, wh“- .... head coach Mtke Ryncarson c.1|m Canting player who is ablc»<>Eettotlwl T.t when he wants, gave made sure they shut ' Man'S"6 dsc- the o"b 0,her Panlh<;r *i'l’->'ore£XABHef,niShedW,,h R™±an‘lf<>urfCb0UXS hi’ » I™ kept the P^e0'bigs ">-• ™ outrebounded Comstock Park 30-22. Guard Tommy Hamilton had a team-high nine rebounds or TK, to go along with 13 points and four assists. TK, which was without Louis Koepke for the game, got contributions from a number of other guys. Rynearson said Clay Francisco and Dalton Phillips stepped up in his absence to knock down some big shots. Francisco fin­ ished with a team-high 16 points, as well as four assists and six rebounds. Phillips had 15 points, two assists, and four rebounds. They had three steals each. TK also got 14 points from Grant Allison, who knocked down four three-pointers. Cole Cronkright added six points and six rebounds lor 1K. The Trojans fell in a 14-9 hole in lhe firsl quarter, but dug out of it by limiting the Panthers to just four points in the second quarter. TK led 25-18 al lhe half. lhe Trojans close out the 2012 portion of the schedule at home against Byron Center Friday Thomapple Kellogg suffered a 59-46 loss at Hamilton Friday The Trojans fell in a 14-7 hole in the open­ ing quarter. and the Hawkeyes pushed heir lead to 30-19 by lhe half. Clr Hamilton led the Trojans with 1g ^mfmTK^^ C,SiW and A1,ison Hamilton had four guy, i„ double ,Connor McMahon led the way with 13 £,iX Niek fsronemeyer had 12. Trenton ll-J./i , had II and Elijah Walker tern Crd'nk �Tho Hastings Banner- Thursday. Docemtr* 20. 20(2 - Pogo '5 Hastings boys undefeated heading into game at MSU The Saxons will try and clo.se out the 2012 portion of their schedule undefeated when Jhcy take on Lmsing Catholic Thursday, Dec. -7. in the Holiday Hoops Invitational at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Hie Saxons and the Cougars will play in lhe last of six high SC|UX)| basketball games inside the home of Michigan Stale University basketball, tipping off at 8 p.m. Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball (cam is 4-0 on the season alter scoring a 66-55 win over visiting Hopkins I hursday. Luke Heide poured in 26 points to lead lhe Saxons, while Maxwell C lark added 19, A»ex Cherry 11 and Eric Hart seven. Hopkins got II points from Blaine Merrcn and ten each from Joey McPeck, Tyler Schulz and Gavin Ryan. Valley ladies don’t handle Parchment’s pressure well The Saxons’ Rachel Quillen flips up a shot during her team’s four-point victory over visiting Hopkins Thursday nig t at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings girls score win over Hopkins ' Katy Dclcotto drilled a three-pointer for the Saxons at the second quarter buzzer, to give them a 24-21 lead over Hopkins Thursday. Once they never got that lead they never got it back. Tlie Saxons went on to a 42-38 victory over Hopkins at Hastings High School, on what head coach /Andrew Mains called an "off night” for his team. Taylor Carter led the Saxons with 13 points. Rachel Quillen Maddie Dailey and Grace Meade had seven points each. Jensyn VanZalen had 13 points to lead the Vikings. Hopkins had an 11-7 lead after one quarter, but the Saxons rallied for 17 points in the sec­ ond quarter to pull in front. Hastings closed out its December schedule with a 57-47 non-conference loss to visiting Delton Kellogg Tuesday evening. The Saxons are now 3-4 this season. They’re off now until visiting Covenant Christian Jan. 5. Hastings to host Barry-Roubaix gravel road race in March not present will be staged along Green Street at Cass, Benton, Young and Market streets. Staff Writer Less than a year after hosting its first Gus Green Street traffic will be detoured to Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament and Clinton Street between Market and Michigan being named the Gus Macker Rookie throuszhoufthe event. While 2013 will be lhe first year for Community of the Year, the City of Hastings will welcome another big sporting event— Hastings to host the Barry-Roubaix race, the the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race, event is actually celebrating its fifth anniver­ which is anticipated to bring approximately sary. The race has outgrown its original 2.500 participants and some 2,000 spectators venue. Gun Lake Stale Park, where it began to downtown Hastings, Saturday, March 23. in 2009 with just 280 participants. In 2012, During its November meeting. Hastings organizers had to close registration at L500. City Council approved a request from repre­ Rick Plite, president of Krisscross events, sentatives from Krisscross Events and the said he feels that bringing the race to Hastings event’s sponsor, Founders Brewing Company will allow the event to grow while offering an of Grand Rapids, to hold the event in down­ economic boon to local merchants as well as town Hastings, which would mean closing a yet-to-be named nonprofit organization. portions of several city streets and state high­ Founders Brewing Company, which is ways, some for the race, and others for lhe sponsoring lhe event, has agreed that ii will “street party” during and after the event. partner with a local nonprofit organization. Since lhe council gave the nod, city staff members have contacted the Michigan Department of Transportation and received approval for lhe closure of portions of M-37 during the race, as well as the necessary delours, wilh some revisions. Instead of detouring M-37 traffic down Apple Street to South Michigan Avenue and Hanover Street, and then back to M-37 during Monday Mixercttes the race, which is slated to begin al 9 a.m. and Kent Oil 41.5-18.5; Dewey’s Auto Body end at 4 p.m., MDOT determined that traffic 38-22; Dean’s Dolls 34-26; Creekside be directed north on Broadway to Woodlawn Growers 30.5-29.5; Nashville Chiropractic Avenue and then Woodlawn to Michigan 30-30. Avenue and South Hanover Street. MDOT is Good Games & Series: T. Christopher also requiring that State Street be closed east 178; B. Anders 153; J. Allien 187-528; J Rice of Broadway during lhe detour lo minimize 179-514. traffic congestion at lhe Slate Street and Broadway intersection. The closure will be Senior Citizens similar to the one used during lhe Broadway Butterfingers 40-20; Sun Risers 375-22 5intersection road work this summer, which King Pins 31-29; Uscdtobe //I 30-30; M&M’s still allowed traffic on State Street downtown. 30-30; Early Risers 30-30; Three Gals & The race includes multiple classes for dif­ Guy 28-32; Kuempel 26-34; Ward’s Friends ferent types of bicycles and three course 26-34; Just Having Fun 21.5-38.5. lengths — 62, 35 and 23 miles on both grav­ Women’s good games and series: Y el and paved hilly roads throughout Barry Cheeseman 158; J. Gasper 197; L. Elliston County. Participants will start in groups based 191; A. Tasker 145-413; P. Freeman 150-417on the class they have entered. D. I^arsen 170-461; M. Kingsley 108; N Frost The starting line will be on Church Street 153. ’ 1 between Court and Center streets, and the Men’s good games and series: G. Forbcv proposed course is designed lo be the most 148; J. Miller 184; G. Bennett 157-447; ij direct route, with fewest turns and the appro­ Murphy 143-302; J. Kleinbrink 188-459* W priate road width necessary to get the riders to Talsma 211-531; R. McDonald 218-625; W^ Yeckley Road as quickly as possible. Mallckoote 175-442; H. Bowman 182; B Participants will return to lhe same location Terry 246-600; G. Waggoner 214-544* n on Church Street for the finish of the race to Akers 205. * minimize the number to volunteers and sher­ iff’s posse, police officers and others needed Wed PM to ensure lire safely of the participants and Boniface Construction 39.5-20.5; Court motorists in the city. Organizers said that once Side 39-21; Hair Care 38.5-21.5- Eye A FN I’ * “ the cyclists leave (he city and spread out 29-27*; Delton Suds 28-28* . along the course, they must navigate lhe local 'Games lo be made up. roadways with existing vehicular traffic as Good games & .series: T. Christopher 176­ they would during a non-event ride. 488; M. Adams 180-436; P. Freeman IS'*1 j During the event. Green Street wdl be Shurlow 190-484; N. Boniface 162. ’ *" dosed to all traffic except for limited and controlled entrance and egress for vehicles Tuesday TYios owned by residents of that portion ol the Sam 46-15; Wash King 45-19;CB‘s 355. street, from just cast of Market Street to just 28.5; Coleman Ins. 33 31; Team Turkey 3 L cast of Church Street. Soft closures, which 31; Lu’s Team 28.5-31.5; Classic Trio 27-37 would allow traffic through when cyclists are Blair landscaping 24.5 39.5; Ghost Team (L by Sandra Ponsctto and all proceeds from its beer tent will bene­ fit that organization. In addition to the Founders beer tent, local restaurants are also encouraged to sponsor food tents during lhe event which is slated to last until 7 p.m. and include a raised bonfire ring nude from recy­ cled materials and created by local artists. The party would mean the closure of Church Street from State lo Green and Center from Broadway lo Church Street and Court Street from the courthouse parking lot to the entry of Municipal Lot I, similar to lhe street closings during the Gus Macker tournament and Summerfest. However, Green Street would re-open immediately following the conclusion of the race. Founders and Krisscross have agreed to pay for all expenses incurred by the city because of lhe event. BOWLING SCORES 64 High Game - Mary H. 192; Donna H. 189; Renee B. 186. High series - Shirlee V. 532. Renee B. 528; Mary H. 526. Thurday Majors Red Rockets 38-22; Pockets Pounders 36­ 24; Hastings Bowl 35-25; Old Men 32.5-27.5; Arens Lawn 31.5-28.5; Muff Divers 29.5­ 30.5; HDR 27.5-32.5. High Games and Series • H. Moore 198. R. Guild 202-581; R. Furlong 172; J. Gibson 177; C. Mice! 219; D. Rose 197; M Arens 163; D. Gonzales 185; J. Height 225; A.W. Morgan 146; K. Troyer 207; K-Hess 195-575; B. Taylor 211; J. Barnuni 226-633; M. Magoon 195; D. Varney 184; D. Endres 222; J.J. Olin 227-557. ( omposure was a big word for the Lions last week. They kept it Tuesday. Friday night they lost it a little bit. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team scored its firsl win of the season Tuesday al Constantine, but fell Friday at Parchment. illness hit lhe Lion team pretty hard last week, but head coach Landon Wilkes was still proud ol the way his team competed Friday at Parchment. The Panthers knocked the Lions’ record down to 1-4 with a 57-20 win over their guests. 'The Lions competed, but couldn’t quite keep their composure against the Panthers’ Hopkins has a big second half at DK Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketbail team heads inlo lhe holiday break wilh a 1-4 record after a 74-56 loss to visiting Hopkins Tuesday evening. The Vikings led just 28-24 at the half, but put 46 points on the scoreboard in the second half. “Hopkins came out on fire (in that second half) like lhe talented team they are,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis. “Each position they can shoot the ball and score al will. We played hard until the end. and will focus on getting better over Christmas break.” Jeff Minehart led the way for Delton Kellogg with 12 points. Colton Tobias added 12 points too. as well as five rebounds. Zach Meyers added J1 points, and Anthony Houlrow- ten for Delton. Hopkins got 18 points, five steals and five assists from Joey McPeck, and 16 rebounds, five blocks and 11 points from Matt Modreske. Ryan Pierce chipped in 12 points T hursday Angels Riverfront Fin. Ser.39-17; Moore’s Apts. 36-20; Varney’s Const 34-22. Hustings Bowl 29.5-22.5; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 28-28; Miller Farm Repair 27.5-24.5; DJ on the Roll 21-35. High Games and Scries - M- Gdula 209­ 557; J. Zaagman 224-588; A. Moore 161. B. Brown 142; J. Wood 1-59; Colleen •Shellcnbargcr 204-548; M M(K)rv , Sunday Night , < omc-hacki 40; Slice, |)(>wlets 'l: 1120 29: Your- (!p N S1)i( 28. Sun(lay Snoozcrs 28; Straightliners 26; The Wild H“I1C 11 "5 Women’s (;<,„<! GllmiS and Series . K. Genthcr 157-433- I- Arne' >-s7 "’23; D. I’cltengin 147-383-1', l-eatheih -Men’s (;anu.s and ■ - M. •Snyder 213-545;C. I ealheri) B. 189-455 T. Heath 181-470; | Santana I^SS; Hemrat 154; s. Jewe|l 153. and Blaine Mcrren and Tyler Schulz had ten each. Delton Kellogg is currently 1-2 in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association this season, after a 66-60 loss at Constantine last Friday. The Panthers poured in nearly half their poirjls, 29. in lhe fourth quarter alone. The Falcons did enough al the foul line though to hold off their charge. The Falcons were 19-of24 at the stripe lo hold on for the win. Meyers had 19 points to lead Delton. Zach Leinaar had 18 points and four assists and Minehart added nine points and four steals. The late rally might have been enough for Delton if it hadn’t been for a 15-7 run by Ute Falcons to start the game. Miknis said the slow start was the talc of the game. “We had a lot of good looks that didn’t fall for us. h’s a very tough place to play," Miknis said. Delton is off now until visiting Parchment Jan. 4. Half a dozen pins push Vikes to first conference victory Half a dozen pins and three forfeits by the Raiders accounted for all the Vikings’ points in a 54-25 win to open the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season Wednesday al Lakewood High School. Lakewood got pins from John Jackson at 103 pounds. Dakota Greig-Berends at 130. Jeremy Innes at 140. Garrett Phelps at 171, Jack Trump at 215 and Gabc Bowen at 285 pounds. Jackson started the match with his pin of Case Miller. 41 seconds into lhe 103-pound match. Portland followed that victory with three pins of its own to take an 18-6 lead in the dual. Portland won the only two matches that went six full minutes. Alex Young bested Austin Kietzman 11-3 in the 135-pound match and Hunter Scott edged Markus Temple 3-1 al 189 pounds. Jordon Bennett at 145 pounds. Gary Stansell at 152 and Shane Huver al 160 earned lhe forfeit wins for Lakewood. Lakewood was scheduled to hosdt its sec­ ond league dual against Corunna last night. Little competition for TKHS team at GR Christian quad Wednesday night wasn’t much of a tune- . tough full-court man-to-man pressure. Parchment built a 38-14 half-time lead, then outscored the Lions 15-0 in the third quarter. Kcndyl Hinton and Meredith Stutz had 15 points each to lead the Panthers. The Lions got six points from Timara Burd, four from Alivia Johncock and three from Olivia Ricketts. “We’re going to have a good dose of ball­ handling, passing work, and we’re just going to look to get better, look to improve,” Wilkes said. The Lions will be at home for their next three ball games, starting with a non-conference contest wilh Springport Friday. “PThomapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team scored lopsided wins over die East Kentwood B’ team and Forest Hills Northern at the Grand Rapids Christian quad. The Trojans scored a 77-0 w in over Forest Hills Northern and a 72-12 victory over East Kentwood. . , E innn- victories for TK tn the win over the Falcons were Ronaldo Sanibrano (112 pounds). Chris Poland (1I9». (125), Nick Flynn (130). Kyle Krc) (135). ' ml Haney I !-«’>. Nick Keson (145). Wyatt Me‘iw (152). Kyle Kraus (160). Dan Dykstra (171). I’c'c Westra (189). and Chad (Tthe second match of the evening, against Forest Hills Northern who’d just beaten Grind Rapids Christian, the action started tit XSwdhwhra IK head coach Scott Szczepanek called “the imM competitive match of the meet. Poland scored u 1--5 decision fur three team points. Other winners for TK included Chase Hundennan (103), Sambrano (112), Ryan Flynn 1125). Nick Flynn (130), Haney (135), Austin Scnsiba (140). Iveson (145). .Austin Roy (152). Cole Gahan (160), Dan Dykstra (171), Westra (189), Chad Geers (215). and Hunter Herrera (285). The Trojan team recorded 17 pins in the two matches. The Trojans saw tougher competition Saturday, leading into last night’s OK Gold opener against Hastings, The Trojans were 3-1 al lhe Allegan dual tournament. 1K fell 39-26 to Allendale to stun lhe day. then bounced back for a third place finish with three wins IK topjied Newaygo M-15, Buchanan 55­ 21 and Vicksburg 57-21. Winning all four matches tor the day for TK were Westra at 189 |X)imds. Dykstra at 171, Sambrano at 112. Haney at 135 and Ryan Flynn at 125 pounds. �Page IB - Thursday. Dec^.brr ,0. 201? - J he H«RS Banner in Christian Qua Valley boys score a spit by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With a flu running through the roster Maple Valley varsity wrestling coach Chris Ricketts said he was just happy that his guys were able to show up Wednesday. The I ions did a little more than just show up. They '•phi their two duals at the Calvin Christian quad, knocking off the host Squires 46-30 before falling 65-12 to Holland West Onawa. “We’re not very good, yet. but were gel­ ling on the mat.” Ricketts .said "I told them. 1 wouldn't have complained if two or three of them didn't show up as sick js they are. but they did. “I told them that shows their character.” Die Lions did have four holes in their line­ up. but are hoping to fill some of those in the near future. That was better than Calvin Christian, which forfeited live Hights in its loss to lhe Lions. Maple Valley’s Zack Rosenberger pinned Maple Valley’s Zach Rosenberger (ngntj battles for control with Galvin Christians Calvin Christian's Tom Harkema 3 minutes and 39 seconds into their 285-pound match. Tyler Bylsma during their 215-pound match in Grandville Wednesday night. (Photo by That w as the only match the two teams wres­ Brett Bremer) tled above 152 pounds. Gingrich 22 seconds into the 125 pound VanderLaan. The Squires built an 18-6 lead in the dual, Ricketts said that consistency is the big wilh lhe Lions forfeiting at 215 and 103 match In lhe only other Hights where there was a thing his team needs to gel better at. Guys pounds and Colten Allen pinning Maple competition, the Lions had 140-poundcr would do things properly one time, then miss Valley’s Kodee Crouch 1:41 into lheir 112Kenny Christopher beat Kyle Timmer 20-4, out to use the same move at another point in pound match. the same match* Sam Bonney earned a forfeit win for the 152-pounder Rodney Bement pin Neil Weeda "We’re grateful to come out of here with in 1:09 and 145-pounder Zack Pixley get Lions at 119 pounds, and then his team lied up one win to be honest,” Ricketts said. pinned 5:05 into his match with Ryan lhe match when zXustin Davis pinned Skylar Maple Valley 152-pounder Rodney Bement (top) nears a pin against Calvin Christian’s Neil Weeda during the first period of their match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bonne) had lhe Lions’ only win on the mat cially pleased with how his team’s heavy­ against West Ottawa. Be pinned Noah Andre weight, Rosenberger, wrestled. Rosenberger 2:43 into their 119-pound bout. Crouch got the win against Calvin Christian then bat­ picked up a forfeit win at 112 pounds for the tled into the third period before being pinned Lions. by West Ottawa’s Miguel Correa in the team’s Coach Tony Wawiemia said he was espe­ second match. Bapte Valley b©ys run their record to 4-0 to start year Lakewood's varsity competitive cheer team performs its round three routine during Saturday's invitational at Ovid-Elsie. Viking ehe®r has its best first meet ever, wins at 0E Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team opened its season by winning its divi­ sion at Saturday’s Ovid-Elsie tournament by three tenths of a point over the host Marauders. The Vikings were belter than lhe Marauders in the first and third rounds, and finished with a total score of 709.2. OvidElsie was second at 708.9 points. That 709.2 is the highest score lhe Vikings have ever had al their first meet of a season. “This was a great start for us." said Lakewood head coach Kim Manin. “We arc more focused now and wilh getting some of the nerves out that will help." Lakewood scored a 223.8 in round one. a 197.2 in round two and a 288.2 in round three. Martin said that her girls had a great first round. They didn’t make any mistakes and all their scores were in the nines. Marlin was pleased with the third round performance overall, considering it was lhe first meet of the year. The Vikings will be working on lheir round two performance during the break. Martin said the performance Saturday was a bit rough with a lot of mental mistakes. Ovid-Elsie scored a 212.0 in round two. nearly 15 points belter than the Vikings’ score. Ovid-Elsie also had a 222.4 in round one and a 274.9 in round three. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 3-0 in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association this season w ith a 64-50 w in at Parchment Friday night. The Lions took off in lhe second quarter, outscoring lhe Panthers 16-7 to build a 32-24 lead by the half. Parchment was slowed by foul trouble, but that was by the Lions’ design. ■‘They're taking the ball to the hoop because they know teams are kicking out for the threes.” said Ew ing ‘‘We’ve been preach­ ing it all year, that we’re mote than a threepoint shooting team. Wc can take die ball to the basket.” The Lions earned themselves 49 free throws throughout the course of the night. Now' they just need to gel better at lhe foul­ line. They hit just 26 of those tries. Sam Benedict was l2-of-!9 at the line, and led lhe Lions w ith 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Maple Valley also got II points and 13 rebounds from Garret Mater. Micah Bromley added 16 points and Austin Gonser nine for the Lions. Kendall Griffin led Parchment with ten points. Tristan Jehnsen and Clay Whitehead had eight each and Sam Nordquist added seven. "We hassled them a lol with the way we were playing,’’ Ewing said "We were very aggressive with them right oif the bat." "We’re playing very aggressive defensive­ ly. Teams, when they think we’re starting to get fired we’re actually just reaching our peak.” lite Lions are now 4-0 overall. They topped non-conference foe Bellevue 62-54 at home Tuesday night. Bellevue’s full-court pressure and 2-3 zone took lhe Lions out of what they like to do a little bit, but Ewing said he was very proud of the way his guys were able to be paitenl and work the ball around for good shots. Maple Valley shot 48 percent from the floor, but still had a rough night al the free throw line going I I-of-19. Benedict led the Lions with 15 points, four rebounds, four steals and four assists. Mater had a team-high 17 points for the Lions. Garrett Miller chipped in 12 points and six rebounds and Bromley added three points and seven assists. While the Bellevue defense changed what the Lions like to do a bit. the Lion defense didn't let the Broncos do what they would like to offensivley either. Die Lions forced 25 turnovers in the game. Maple Valley is home for its next two ball games, Friday against Springport and then Jan. 4 against Kalamazoo Christian. 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David llausc, Zach Wileox, I than Haywood. Brett Thomas. Stephen Kendall, Jason Slaughter. Kenny Cross, Chase Huisman and Nate Pcwoski scored wins for the Saxon* in the dual. Also winning JV matches for Hastings were Justice I aniancc. Domnin Taggart Jesus Del Angel, and George Murphy. ' Hastings followed that up with a runnci-un lierlonnance at Saturday’s Coldwater loumaincut. Hastings was 4-1 on the das. falling 51-28 lo Bronson in the finals ' ' The Saxon team had three wrestlers who were undefeated on the da). Jason Slaughter KwosmS’ KC'“ • * ,6°' and Das id llause al 112 pounds. Wilcox at 125 Kendall al 14a and Chase Huisman al |71' had four wins each. The Saxons were scheduled to face I homapple Kellogg hist night, and will be off now until the West Catholic Duals Dec. 29. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/540/HastingsBanner_2013-12-26.pdf 249a5145ddc79660a36ca2e7199f0518 PDF Text Text ii ,,-. I I ®"®her outgrows Middleville site I. -,^ia.irn—111 " - \ HHS tops TK with eight pins in Gold dual Storm wealed us, but showed <>ur strength SeeUit^al°nPage4 Sce Story on Page 5 « • ’> V ’ W ’ £ 11 mIaw ; •'I < i»- $•' £ 7 Xasti»v,;s, w 49csa Ha$)c*gs '"■//// 'c003 ; . _ S 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ......... .7 '“!•> VOLUME 160, No. 52 • ' ANNER Thursday, P»g?^26.2013 PRICE 75C ■as-a Generator cause for failure at 911 Dispatch Center Hastings New Year’s Eve ball expands The fifth annua! family.friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Hastings has been expanded to include not • f only the big band sound of the Thomapplc •: Jazz Orchestra but also live indie and ■; i alternative rock performed by the Class . !■ Avis Class Acts will play two sets alter- . noting with local disc jockey John I Andersen The Thomapplc Jazz Orchestra will i make its appearance at 11:45 p.m. and . ; provide music until Hastmr.. Mayor Fnink , ; Campbel! starts the cinmtdow u io the ball •: - drop at about one minute to midnight. . | Alter the ball drops setting olf the light i and illumination display atop the Waildorif Brewpub and Bistro, the band I' will accompany the traditional singing of “Auld Lang Sync." In addition to music, new this year, in < cooperation with Holiday Inn Express. > there will be fre-c Holly Trolley rides . ’ between the hotel and dounto*v n He; tings , rvuv h.’f i... h '< , p . U>.. 3i !•» ’ ■' n.m. Jan ’ for ihosv who don’t xvant to park m downtown Hastinys Also, the two large handcrafted steel fire pits that made their first appearance in downtown Hastings during the BarryRoubaix bicycle t.icc m March, will be set up m parking space- on South Jefferson Street adjacent to Gilmore Jewelers and Second Hand Corners Returning favontes include the creation of an ice sculptures near the intersection ; of State and Jefferson streets from 6 to 9 f p.rn. and a warming tent featuring crafts •: and face painting for children, provided by the Hastings High School cheerleaders, hot chocolate and plenty of dancing in the streets. State and Jefferson streets will be closed to vehicle traffic for :> a half block in each direction, starting al 4 p.m . and the entire block in each direction will be clo>cd beginning at 8 p.m .1 by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer With power workers spreading throughout Barry County to restore service to residents and businesses still without power late Monday. Consumers Energy and the commu­ nity of Hastings experienced a setback that same evening when power to the Central Dispatch became unavailable. “Barry County’s E-911 Central Dispatch was prepared for the major power outage in the county initiated by freezing weather on Saturday evening.” said Phyllis Fuller. Central Dispatch director, “however, the diesel generator that ran for almost three day s supporting the dispatch equipment, servers, radios and computers failed about 8 p.m. Monday evening.” Fuller, called in from holiday vacation by employees at the dispatch cenlert arrived at the building and inline* Mely made executive decisions that would maintain support to the residents in the county With the inability to receive emergency calls directly to Central Dispatch, employees moved quickly to implement a contingency plan, switching 911 cam to Allegan County. Calls received from Bans County by dis­ patchers in Allegan would be answered and forwarded to Barry C ouniy Sheriffs and local fire departments to respond accordingly. Concurrently, all 10 lire departments in Barry County were sent manpower to field any calls that were forwarded via Allegan dis­ patch. According to Fuller, there were very few emergency calls between the time the genera­ tor failed Monday evening and when it was .. . • • < f \ : , ( .• r failure." said Fuller Fuller, also a dispatcher and a technical service supervisor, began the slow process of re-starting all the emergency service equip­ ment taking about three hours until generator power was restored and it was again running at full capacity around 3 a.m. “With residents in Barry County planning for the C hristmas holiday, many families were already hunkered down with family or friends, facilitating the low volume of calls the dispatch received throughout the power outage.” related Fuller. “It was a blessing." Residents were informed of the power out­ age and subsequent restoration of central dis­ patch via broadcast media early Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Ice causes widespread power outage across county by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Less than an inch of rain fell Saturday night but that nun, combined with tempera­ tures hovering just below freezing, caused major power outages across Barry County. "It wasn’t a record by any means." said meteorologist Dave MacIntyre who runs a National Weather Service climatological sta­ tion in Hastings “Only three quarter, ol an inch of nun fell Saturday evening, but fl.: temperature was hovenng between 30 to 31 degrees (Fahrenheit). The rain fell as liquid but there was very little wind and it accumu­ lated very quickly up to a half an inch or more on trees, branches and other surfaces. It was the weight of the ice on the trees and limbs that caused them to fall and to take out power lines." MacIntyre said the warm temperatures and rain of the non-freezing variety last week reduced the eight inches of snow that had accumulated down to tuo inches. However, the arctic air that retinned to West Michigan Sunday and Monday left another three inches of fresh snowfall in the Hastings area. MacIntyre said he hagridden out three pre­ vious severe winter stonrv during his 50-plus years in Hastings — I9tf. 1978 and another in the late 1980$. \VI;;! ’he Christmas storm ».f 201 1 may not h. . a reco.'d. Ii!.r prev > ous storms, it has brought out the best in the community. "There have been a lot o! neighbors help­ ing neighbors — sharing generators, or giv­ ing shelter to those who don’t have heal." said MacIntyre “The good old-fashioned /Xmerican spirit is out there." See POWER OUTAGES, pg. 2 A state trooper is ready to direct traffic on M-43 in Hope Township Monday after­ noon after a tree falls across the highway. Remember the storm of 2013 Nashville will again host New Year’s Eve Snow Ball I restarted, around midnight Monday. “We were fortunate that the volume of calls was very small." related Fuller. Mechanical in nature, the generator failure was described by Fuller as a ‘hiccup.’ an issue whose origination is still not clear. This is the first time that the dispatch center experienced a failure of a backup power source. “The generator had been running since Saturday night’s first wave of power failures, and had just been refueled Monday morning, recounted Fuller. "The generator ran for 10 more hours before a failure alarm was trig­ gered and the generator .stopped running." z\ call to Cummins Bridgewater, servicer for the generator, prompted a service techni­ cian’s arrival around 11 p.m. “He got it running again, but could not fig­ ure out the cause for the alarm and subsequent 5 ^£i. ’A ■' ■?“'* ; . 5: j A.. Dancing will ensue Ntw Year’s when the annual Snow Ba|J resumes in the •; gymnasium of the Kellogg Community Center in Nashville Dm tree family­ friendly, alcohol I rue event will urn from 8:30 p.m. to 12 30 a m. The Snow Ball is sponsored by the Nashville Ate:: Citizens Coalition. Chairperson Shirley Dexter said Vo.iDoo DJs will provide the music and the NACC group will serve puitvh and popcorn Attendees arc encouraged to bring a snack to share Everyone r welcome, but children must be accompanied by parenb or adult guaidiaris Kellogg ( omui>mr.y Center h located on 324 Queen St. in X jshvdle For more information on the Snow Ball or NACC. call Dexter. 517-8 >2-0276 DNR, trail group : leading New Year’s Day hike Rk Yankee Spra,,-. «<., Area near Gun Lake will a-.,;,, K. ,Ju. sj|l. ()! Shoe Year’s Oa, I like Thepubi,v Invll. ed io start the new year Ai(ll M„w lACf. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Many a home and garage, like this one in Hastings, were the seeming targets for falling branches. Crews with Great Lakes Energy work to restore pOvver t0 homes 1R norlheast Allegan County Monday. �POWER OUTAGES, contd.from page 1 Tuesday morning. Great Lakes reported that it still had a total of 647 cus­ tomers without power — 644 in Barry County and three in Allegan County, down from a total of about 3.200 on Sunday, utility company representatives had hoped to have power restored to all customer* by the end o (he day. y • As w« of 5:30 ....... a.m. Tuesday, Consumers L.iva&j n,pi|ivu that approximately --------------» Energy reported customers were still without power in the fol­ Barry, lowing counties: Allegan, 2,715: Barry', 16,890; Calhoun. 9.646; Clinton. 8.931J Eaton, 14,287; Genesee. 61.555; Gratiot. 1,203; Ingham 16,945: Ionia 4,656; Kalamazoo, 3.382; Kent. 6,724; Livingston. 3,636; Oakland, 2.829, and Shiawassee, 18,985. In all, the storm caused more than 303.000 outages, or nearly 17 percent of the utility s t.K million electric customers. Consumers said it is the company's largest Christmasweek storm in its 126-year history and its largest ice storm in more than 10 years. “We expect to sec even more progress today as additional crews from 11 states and Washington, D.C. continue arriving in Michigan.” said Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy’s vice president of energy delivery. “We thank the men and women working safe­ ly around the clock tn recover from this cata­ strophic storm and our customers for their continued understanding and patience.” Currently, more than 1.500 Consumers Energy and contractor office and field employees arc dedicated to power restoration work, according to Palkovich. The out-of­ state crews now arriving total another 1,000 utility workers from as far away as Kansas, she said. Branches and power lines hang low over Mill Street in Hastings Monday morning, while more limbs are scattered along the street and lawns. A picture’s worth a thousand words, but this photo sums it up tn about five words: Hastings is covered in ice. A stop sign peeks through a fallen limb near Colfax Street in Hastings. Large limbs fell on this fence and deck of a home on East Mill street in Hastings. NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page And fresh „r 1lw hlke from j Uke 8ill (jcwj< h|;. tone ‘hotel and agam. Will cover two mile* tn each direction . at the Long UU (Jutdoor Center on Gun Luke Road. rt ** ^iMraoon. . guided poops will begin Ateppillg. off a| ; In previous years, vehicle., Wtfrp 1V „i able to provide tnutapo^g J | starting point for anyone whni. g -... . hike ' The trek wilt follow , North Country National v ” ° ,h.e which extends front New fe?* Jra> ’ Dakota. Volunteers front the E,. ?! ?on 1 of the North Country Trail wjbL lo lead group* and answer qu2*<>nhand For more information. uu v . Springs Recreation Area, 269.1^^" L— The lawn of a home on North Street In Hastings is littered with broken branches of ail sizes. A' right: Along wiIh weight ol heavy, ice-laden limbs, p<l', lines have their ^^'•ngotice^r. �Reporters become part of the story during ice storm The lights went out in Maple Valley early Sunday as evidenced by this downed streetlamp on Mr66 just south of Nashville. Trees are top-heavy with the weight of the snow and ice, bowing under the pressure. Trees, heavy with ice and snow, lay on the ground. by Doug VanderLuan Editor 'Turning into tiiu'employee parking lot to yix no lights x loueof pdrlcfog >pOccswas a little extra di concerting Monday morning. This was holiday week which meant our normal thrvc-day Banner editorial production schedule had already given up Wednesday, Christmas Day, and our traditional early departure on Tuesday. Christmas Eve. Now we’d have less than a day to put out a paper -- if electricity was restored when the power company was telling everyone it might not be until after Christmas. We were look­ ing like Santa Claus with only three reindeer. After Monday’s initial panic of wondering where we’d find enough copy to fill this edi­ tion of the paper — especially without a news staff or even news to report - thoughts quick­ ly turned to the safety and well being of our reporters. Using a battery-powered lantern to find our contact numbers and a cell phone to breach the power outage. 1 was quickly reminded that I work with the greatest group in the world. These are reporters, after all. Every one of them already had stories to tell. This time, though, they were not relating the news. they were part of the news. I’ve never had to stress with our news staff what I consider to be thcimost fundamental quAliry of journalism* empathy. As you’ll see from the following persorthl accounts, our news staff members suffered like everyone else -- well, some of us did. at least -- but, they also had their eyes open toward others. Their accounts make for, what 1 believe to be, compelling stories and examples of what journalism should be. I’m proud of them. Constance Cheescrnan ‘H? 've been through this before. ” / said to tny husband as the lights began flickering and dimming late last Saturday evening. B'e were watching a movie and when the lights remained on. ire went back to watching the movie. He knew what was coming in the next few hours and we were prepared. He went to bed. knowing we would be busy the next morning. Anmnd 3 a.m.. my mother c alled from Kurland Township. She was without power and did not have any means for heat or water. I said I would be our to get her soon to get her. Downed trees and limbs block this snowy path. Soon after rixbtg around 6 a.m., my moth­ Nashville. er-in-law was retrieved because the power With little hope of a quick remedy my loss prevented herfrom healing her home. daughter, grandson and / made hasty plans to Neighbors soon touched, base, sharing retreat. information that they knew about the extent of The solution came quickly with a phone the damage in our area. By then, we had our call to my mother who has an apartment in generator gassed up and ready to go. Charlotte. She is out of state visiting family in Generators must put out a certain amount Massachusetts. of wattage in order to support the running of "Of course. ” said mom when I asked if we several appliances and pumps and equip­ could take shelter at her place. Being assured ment. Our generator could support our water the unit had the lights on we quickly threw pump, so we helped supply water to neigh­ some items in a bag. set out extra food and bors who’s generators could not, however, water for the cats and headed cast. The staff at the apartment complex was most of the neighbors had generators because gracious and said we could stay as long as we we’ve been through this before. Now, the only real concern was not the lack needed to. Meanwhile, neighbors, husband and wife of electricity, but the necessity for gas for the generators. With only 20 gallons of gas avail­ Teresa Push and Barry McDiarmid, became able and the estimated restoration of the gas my hemes. Between lhe two of them they have pumps nearby put out a minimum of two days, kept diligent watch over my home. In addition we would have to travel to towns outside of they have assisted Teresa's mom and stepdad Barry County to purchase fuel. Unfortunately, who live in Hastings and were also without winding dirt roads with towering canopies of power. "Its been a real runaround,” said Barry trees was a perfect combination for road blockage. The heavy ice storm caused several who has been hauling a generator between large limbs to break and block access to five homes keeping temperatures up enough to prevent frozen pipes. "The tricky part was paved and main roads in all three directions. Neighbors fired up their tractors and rewiring the furnaces to come on. ” Monday evening he added a second, larger, began moving the tree limits from Ickes Road and Bird, along with Roush road, too. Finally generator to the operation. The generators able to reach pavement, itfelt like walking out operate approximately eight hours on five of a tunnel into an open scene. Downed trees gallons of gasoline. "It is very dangerous driving at night — lined the roads, vehicles appearing untouched with trees in the mad, ” said Barry who had in driveways’ and no lights. Finding out that gas was available in ventured to a relative's home north of Battle Creek, we measured our supplies and Vermontville to acquire a 12,000 amp unit. While safely fucked away in a nearby city, decided we would have enough to run until Monday morning, anticipating the power it is reassuring to know that neighbors still would he restore to at least a few stations care for each other and are diligently keeping nearby. The ability to keat with wood, cook and heat water with gas, a,ul use the electric gen­ erator to run our water pumps was what we kept in mind when built our home. H? accept that living in a ri,ral community comes with understanding there are times when living simply is neto^ary. Being prepared went a long way to»°rd minimizing our dis­ comfort and the dbWRjbrt of our neighbors and family. As the day prnilttssed, timelines for restoration in tuv Here given to he on schedule for Frid^ ’Horning, means Christmas would hay to be postponed. And that is okay, most *ny family was already with me and that's ‘ Wanted for Christmas, anyway. Ice is easily seen accumulated on this tree branch. the home fires burning. Bonnie Mattson Av the ice storm "raged” outside. I was warm inside my house, being one of the fortu­ nate to have power. Down the street a branch blocked the mad. and beyond that, some lines were down, slowing the traffic on my street. My suffering came in the form of losing my cable and internet. I wanted to complain, to whine all over Facebook, which I used via my phone, for entertainment, hut, 1 knew better. Losing your cable and Internet connection is nothing compared to being in the dark and cold. I kept my mouth shut about it. I used the opportunity of being cableless to catch up on movies I had never watched. It also gave me the opportunity to watch two of my Christmas gifts—Pollyanna and the Parent Traps 1 and II. Facebook provided many of stories of peo­ ple helping people, one about a husband who, after getting his own generators gassed up and going, took off to help who ever he could find that needed help. His wife said he proba­ bly wouldn’t be back until he ran out of peo­ ple to help. She asked her Facebook friends to keep frack of him for her, and feed him if they should see him around meal time. Many friends still with power took in family and friends less fortunate. One family drove to Ann Arbor to their son's house, to use the shower. After all. they said, the son spent 22 years messing up their bathroom, it was their turn to mess his up. 'lhe was a long line for the only gas station in Lake Odessa to have power, the post office^ See REPORTERS, page 6 Please note our special HOLIDAY HOURS: Tuesday, December 31st New Year’s Eve - Close at 5 pm Wednesday, January 1st New Year’s Day - CLOSED Shari Carney As the rain turn™ to ice Saturday and reports ofpower ou^ges started streaming in I went to bed hopcFl,hQI t/le fmecasts were ^aggerated. Alas- »>• morning, sometime after 6:30 a.m„ !k‘ power was off in A pine trees bows under lhe weight of heavy snow and ice. ATM and Online Hanking t\ arm/aide 24 Hours a Day! I �Page 4 - Thursday The Banner Did you see? Storm weakened us, but showed us our strength Upward mobility Michigan's Upper Peninsula has a mystery spot, and it appears that this fru»t tree in Hastings is rallying tor anti­ gravity recognition. Notice how most of the ice on these leaves dripped up? It s not worth calling Ripley's, however; the ice merely dripped down while the branches were pointing upward. After the weight of the ice caused the branch­ es to bend toward the ground, the ice continued io drip — albeit in a different direction - and leaving the previous drippings pointing upward. We're dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our stall members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058; or email ncws(njadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. do you City crews bring out heavy equipment Sunday morning to remove trees fallen over streets. know? Heifer nobility? Do you recognize the guys in this photo by Barth Studio? Do you know where or why the photo was taken? What can you tell us? The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and pro­ vide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their origi­ nal clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI 49058; email newsCq-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945­ 9554. State Police remind citizens to use extreme caution Citizens are reminded io use extreme cau­ tion as recovery efforts are underway after a weekend ice storm caused power outages and dow ned trees and power lines. The Michigan State Police. Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division continues to work with local emer­ gency management partners to ensure com­ munities have all the resources they need to respond and recover. Tire State Emergency Operations Center is currently in monitoring mode, with key positions staffed to track and evaluate conditions and additional personnel on standby. This weekends ice storm has severely impacted our communities,’ said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske. deputy state director the MSP/EMHSD. “We aft. ck>sdy nu)| -Ioring the situation to ensure the public health and safety of Michigan citizens ” Citizens who have l0« 1WKer are c|llx,ur. aged to rematn vigUaa, i<rn| as u|j|i coinpames work to restore power. Below are some reminders <», dl||, a power outage: • Stay at least 25 feet from any downed lines and assume that every line is ’’live’’ and dangerous. • If clearing trees or limbs, make certain they are not in contact with a power line. Trees and branches can conduct electricity and electrocute a person on contact. • Do not call 911 to ask about the power outage. Report outages to the utility company. • Never nm a generator indoors. Ensure it is outside — far away from windows or any other area w here exhaust can vent back into a living area. Carbon monoxide can cause injury or death. • Have an emergency preparedness kit ready with supplies to last three days per fret­ sun (including fixxl, waler, first aid kit. hand­ crank flashlight and radio, extra clothing and blanket*'). • Check on elderly and disabled neighbors io ensure they are safe. • Use battery -powered lanterns, if possible, rather than candles tn light homes without electrical power. If using candles, make sure they are in sa,e holders away from curtains. paper, wood or other flammable items. Never leave a candle burning unattended. • Use extreme caution when driving. If traf­ fic signals are out. treat each signa! as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop at every inter­ section and look before proceeding. • Dress in warm clothing al,d layers, keep doors shut and never use the stove or charcoal as a source of heat inside a home. The American Red Cross and many local communities have established shelters and wanning centers for those who have lost power. Citizens are encouraged to contact their local emergency nMiwgetnent agency or call 211 for location information. The MSP/EMHSD coniinues to monitor the situation and will take prudent action should conditions UJfraiit. Citizens are encouraged to monitor news media for up-to-date information . . ,• I or more information on wha‘,o do be oa*’ during and after and en»e^nc.v ur d’^slcr’ check out the MSP s website at wvvw.michigan.gov/vinbs| or Twitter page at www.iwiucr.coni'MKk[.\|HS. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLyg 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits the cold, though, I saw some wonderful A friend once told me he knew how I things that told me what a special place could make God laugh. Barry County truly is. “Show God your business plan for next I saw responsive, concerned people. year.” I remember him chuckling and me dismissing it as an odd attempt at humor. There was no pushing and shoving ar the After Saturday night’s ice storm ambush generator store. People were observant that plunged us into long-term cold and and courteous at intersections where traf­ fic lights were out. When 1 went to Phil’s darkness, all I could think of as I agonized over my own anxiety of getting this paper Galiev for lunch because we had limited power at home. I met a lady coming in to out by Thursday morning, was how true get soup for her husband, who was home my friend’s words had been. sick and unable to leave the home. People Nearly three-quarters of Barry County in the restaurant were passionate, they had God holding his sides in laughter this week. As we ran for our generators, flash­ offered encouraging words to her and to all of us. lights and blankets, it must have been How many people really talk to each amusing for God to sec how panicked we looked as we realized that, despite living other in a restaurant? It was touching to see compassion expressed. in the most modem, high-tech life that How could you not have compassion civilization has ever known, wc still are for people who really were struggling. I not in control. One weather event brought us to our also saw people using what looked to be Christmas gift money to buy gas, genera­ knees. Saturday, I saw people waiting lines at tors, and food supplies just to survive. It truly was an opportunity to really gas stations and then watched as propri­ etors had to close up because no gas was understand what people go through. We arriving to fill their storage tanks. Whan I sec bombings on our .television where arrived at the store to purchase a genera­ parts of a city arc totally demolished, but tor. I found the generators going so fast off we have no feeling for it. Even though we the shelves that one fellow shopper, paus­ had no bombings, people here were feel­ ing to decide what size he should pur­ ing like they were in a crisis. Now. when chase, found the last generators taken in wc sec other storms and tornadoes and just minutes. bombs, maybe we’ll stop and think about My problems continued, too. I had to lhe ice storm of 2013 and the impact it had find gas to power my new generator. Ibid on our lives. there was supply in Freeport after Maybe it all came from something deep Hastings stations were immobilized, when inside, from people who do realize they my grandson and arrived I at Freeport are not in control and are strong enough Milling, we were told that all that was left inside to accept what they cannot control. was ethanol and kerosene. They sent us on Maybe many of us do have faith in know­ to Alto with slices of the greatest-looking ing that God is in control and that He will pizza you could rind during a storm. protect and provide. The two stations in Alto also had no Events like this ice storm maybe hap­ power, and 1 was told to keep going north pen tor that reason — to remind us that no to Lowell. The Shell station operator there matter how good wc gel. no matter how told me how lucky I was — he’d had a lot advanced wc become, man does not con­ of people from Barry County pass through trol all things. Ixssons arc learned when before 1 arrived. we get a lap on the shoulder like we got Problems could have continued because this past weekend and these arc mine: I only had a two-day supply. Fortunately, Life is something more than bottom our own new Shell station in Hastings was lines, pay raises and vacation destinations. able to refuel me just when my new gen­ Life s true meaning comes in our compas­ erator had run dry. sion for people in crisis. Until something Consumers Energy declared this to be like what we went through happens to the worst ice storm in its history. comfKir- you. it’s just another thing that you don’t ing it to lhe 100-year flood measure that think about it. When you are involved, it natural resource people use when approv­ bnngs you humility and adds patience for ing zoning for homes near waterways and people tn peril because you are one of for the flood insurance rates that home­ them. owners secure. For me. as a newspaper Life can be powerful. Outs was an ice publisher. 1 can remember with certainty slonn. but others in our nation this year the last ice storm in 1984 that put us down have endured hurricanes, tornadoes, for a day and a half. That was the longest destruction and misfortunes such as mass we had been dark since the J-Ad ’■h<»>"'>p. just to name a few. Don’t take Graphics’ printing plant was established at hese things lor granted when you see our current location in 1952. them on television or i„ a newspaper, We have been fortunate. Over lhe years, thr ueh PC?P'C 4re through many types of storms and differ­ through because you’ve had a taste of it ing intensities. Consumers Energy has les I ou/'T?"-- We '”'1 P*"*" a"J 11 been responsive to our needs as a newspa­ moref.? ■V,Si0”'>«• per. allowing to at least limp along while we waited lor a full restoration of power During that time, local electrician Chris Morgan hooked us up to a small generator so wc could at least nm our lights and fur­ »s don’t know where n'Cn‘ u" m°Sl nace. I must have called him 14 limes over don’t have genentors 1 .'llgh,s are- wc hook them up. w‘! Xk'KW the past few days. prepare. *d of time to As significant to me in this weather cri­ sis was the fact that, in the newspaper 1 don’t need to !n . l:'“sh ’JUS1 business, we’ve always written stories want Him to be proud of n who accepted adseisil. f' 1 'aw like this — talking to victims, explaining ' *,nd* 1,01 lb’n^ng the circumstances. This time, wc were the about themselves ’ beyond to help news story, the feelings were ours, the others. emotion was on us. This lime, we got to feel what other people go through. Until J‘UrJbs* vice president. you’re in it, you truly do not understand Through all the fear and the daik and J'Ad Graphics Inc �Red Cross shelter outgrows s^e in IVliddleville, moves to middle school Middleville resident Sue Reyff. a volunteer from the Middleville United Methodist Church, pours a glass of orange juice for one of the shelter visitors. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, covered with ice, is supposed to be vacant over Christmas break. But it's being u&ed as a Red Cross shelter for people in the area without power. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer AU many area residents want for Christmas this year is simple: electricity. But for thousands still stranded in the dark and cold after the weekend’s historic ice storm, even Santa won’t be able to grant that wish. And because of that, some people simply wont’ be home for Christmas. kets. line the walls of the gymnasium, and the cafeteria is set up with food provided by the Middleville United Methodist Church and Red Cross volunteers. “People try to deal w ith the cold for awhile, but we knew if this continued, we could get even more people coming in.” said Yates. He said about 16 people spent the night at the middle school Monday and more come in for hot meals throughout the day sometimes. “We might be here for awhile. We don’t know. We’ll be here as long as people need us,” he said. "Unfortunately it looks like some peo­ ple are going to spend Christinas here.’’ Yates said the school is a nice place for the people to stay. There are showers, cots avail­ able, and food. There's even a television on in the cafeteria. Thousands of people in Kent, Allegan and Barry counties remained without power at press time. Hardest hit was Barry County where at one time it was reported nearly 70 percent of Consumers Energy customers were without power. Dorothy Deschner said the school can’t replace home, but she’s glad to have a safe place to go for now. "I would obviously rather be home, but I can’t right now,’’ said the Hastings resident. Deschner is on oxygen and being in the cold and without electricity is just loo danger­ ous for her health. "We get hot meals here and it’s comfort­ able," she said. Reyff, a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, has spent lhe past few days helping feed people who come in look­ ing for some relief. “It’s been busy,” she said See MIDDLEVILLE, page 8 Know Your Legislators: Dennis “DJ” Davis, 8. of Hastings, plays a game with volunteer Alex Banash at the Red Cross shelter set up at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Tuesday morning. What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Power outage interrupted reader response to last week’s question which we repeat for this week: State university presidents are asking for a S100 million increase. Enrollment is up 4 percent and graduations 13 percent, suggesting that more investment yields higher return. Would you redirect taxpayer funds to support this increase? . □ Yes □ No The Hastings BctllllBir Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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And for some, the option is a cot in the Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School gymnasium. “We’ll have Christmas — maybe a few days late — when we get home,’’ said Daisy Davis of Hastings who with her husband and son sought shelter at the American Red Cross shelter at the Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School in Middleville. She brought a few comforts from home for her 8-year-old son DJ, including some toys and games, a miniature artificial Christmas tree to decorate the middle school cafeteria, and a couple of her son’s gifts so he will have something on Christmas Day. The rest, she said, she’ll save until they get home. “We’ll be here until we get power back on. At least wc have a warm meal and good place to sleep. It’s not home — but it’s comfort­ able.’’ said Davis. Alex Banash, a college student home on break and staying with her grandmother Sue Reyff in Middlevilk-’. kept busy Tuesday morning playing games with DJ. “I’m glad 1 can be helping someone a little. Wc don’t have power at my iionie cither, but I’m stay­ ing with my grandmother. I’m just here with her helping out.” DJ didn’t seem *° mind the interruption from his home too ,nu^ — at least not for now. "He just thinks H’s kind of a extended party right now.’’ sniJ Davis as they finished a Dc-niri to ths ir.te'e>ts of Barry County e.rxc 1856 John Jacobs A snow-covered Red Cross sign directs people to the shelter at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School on Green Lake Road. The shelter offers sleeping accommodations, showers, warmth and hot food. to warm breakfast. American Red O?ss volunteer Ken Yales said this is the first t,nie he’s seen the shelter ever set up in the school and he’s been work­ ing with Red Cross since 2005. 'Die shelter was originally set UP at the Middleville United Methodist Church Sunday, but Yates said they quickly <)l’b?rew the limited space there. Nearly two d‘,z<Jn people came to the church Sunday night“Right away. v'e , wc had loo many people coming in to l"c church, and we didn’t know if wc were get more, so we had to make plans,” ^id v-les. I hat’s when the) l°l)kci| for a larger loca­ tion and ended up Middle School. . wustot Middleville 1 1 ‘hornapple Kellogg Green Ij»ke Road, covered with blnn- J Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Rick Jones. Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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M-79 Hjphua% Ml 49073. 1>,H R^HOoe. (517)^2.^ M Cek-b'xtron 9 a.m. A: 10 M u n, Fclk^hip Time before the SCrv' mx. Nursery, chtldrxnX minHn jwrth group, adult small fnH1'r mir.’try. leadership training. SOLID ROC K BIBLF CHLRCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd , P.O. Box 408. soonicr of Milo Rd. * s M-43). Delton. MI 49046. p4Mor Rdge’ Claypool. (517) 204.9390, Sunda} Worship Service 10.30 i-m. lo 11:30 am., Nursery and Children’s Ministry Thursday night Bibl- study end prayer tunc 6 30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHVRCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Bnwlway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School ‘Z.45 itr. Morning Worship Service 10 45 am; Evening Service 6 p.m . Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m . FIRST B APTIST CHVRCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings- Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rene. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Sers ices; 9.15 □ m. Sunday Schoo! for all ages. 10:30 am. Worship Service. 6 p.m. Evening Service; Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Tooth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6 30 pm., Auana. Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 fur infor­ mation on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH 3185 N Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Pas’.er Susan D. Olsen Phone 945-2654. Won h ip Service* Sunday, 9.45 am.; Sunday School. 10.45 am WOODGROVE BRE1 HRF.N CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday Schoo! 9:30 a.ni. Worship Tune 10:30 a.m. Youth activities- call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHVRCH 600 Powell Rind, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356. bjwI633(<-sbcgloba1.net. Sunday Schoo! 9 45 am ; Worship Service 10.45 im.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wcdncuby 7pm COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy. Dowling. Ml 49050 Rev. Ryan Wieland Sun­ days • 10 am. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nur cry avail­ able during vrrvice (Summer Schedule - Adell Sunday School: 9 a m . Worship A: Children’s Programs 10 a m ) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band, Quilting Group. Community Breakfa-t* and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 ara.-l2 pm), e-mail officer rnetnei or visit www.coumrychapdumcnrg for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST’ CHLRCH 203 N. Main, Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Wofsh.p 9.15 am. PI. HASAN TVH.W FAMHYCHIRCH 2601 LiK.y RosiJ. Do*bng. Ml 49050. Past’X. Stwc Olm fc-ut (?(»»)) I church phone Sundav Sen roe: 9 50 a m : Sunday Schoo! II .-m ; Mr.day Evening Service o pm. IbbkSlody A Ptu.vtr Tame Wednesday night* 6.30 p in II Vv TINGS ASSEMBIY OF GOD 16’4 S Stale Rd. IhMiiu;*. Ml 40058 Phone 269-945-22X5 Sunday rooming venice time U> a.m. unh nun-ery and preschool available. SAIN FS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHVRCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in In mg). Sundav services each week 9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communism the 2nd Sunday of each month at thi* *crvice), 10 a.m Holy Communion teach week). The Rector of Sv Andrew AiMafthia* is Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number i‘ 269-948-9327. Our church website i* http A n ax ta'andrewnutthiM. W'e are part of the Di<roe*c of the Great latkes which i* in commun­ ion with The United Fpiscop.il Church nt North Amenta and u*e the 1928 Book of Common Prayer .it all our service* HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. RichanJ Moore, Pastor Church phone 269-945-4995 Church Website wwxv.hopeum.org Church Fas No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary--Treasurer. Linda Bclson. Office hour*. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am in 2 pm. Sunday Morning. 9:30 am Sunday St hoot; 10-45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.nt Sr. Hi A. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service b pm. SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues.. Thur*. from 9.11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm: Tuc^Ly 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church Wednc-day 6 pm - Hope for Kid* (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); b p m. Circle of Friends (Oct ihm May). Wednesday 7 pin - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women's Bible Study. COMMUNITY B APTIST CHURCH A Coinmunity of ('hrtit followers »ho Glorify Gt>d, Strengthen one another and frans/om our World 502 East Grand Street. Hasting*. Sunday: 9:30 a m . Morning Worship 10.45 a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday : Bible Study Ac Prayer 7 p.m. For infor­ mation about other rninistnc* :md opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945­ 9217; or email paxtorjinvd ebebastinpuxg or sec our Wcb*ite wwu-.cbchxstinps.org. III-TGA1ECOMMVNH' CHURCH VI L. State Rd. P.<> Bov 273. H..-;!’,’*. MI 4905S. Pavtor Svott P>KV FlhW 269 9-18-0900. Web-itc. wvsvs.lifegatccc cimii. Sunday Worship 1° jn’Weilnodav I ik Group 6-30 p m. HASTINGS FREE MEI HODIST CHIRCH Sfnnfi’trr.trtg I 'amlie.1 Thru Christ” ?635 North M-43 Hicluv.iy. Hasting* lelephonc 269-945912I. Pastor Brian Teed. Av-ociate Paitor. Oliver Bean*, anti Youth Pastor Enc Gillespie. Sunday*: Nursery and toddler (biih through age 3) care provided Sunday School 9-30 10 15 a m. da*ses for toddlers ihn: aduli Coffee Fdhroship 1005 am-10.20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 xun. & Children Church, age 4-4|h grad? dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midur-ck: Pioneer Club. 6:30-7 45 pan., age 4 thru 6th grade lliursday*: Senior Adult (50*) Bible Study at 10 am and lunch at Wendy’s. 11 30 a m. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINIS TRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M­ 66 south of As*yria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise At Worship 10:30 a m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6.30 p.m. Jcsu* Club for boys A: cirLs ages 4-12. Pastors David and Ruse MacDonald An oasis of God’s love “Where Everyone i* Someone Special." For information call 616-731­ 5194 . GRACE LU nniRAN CHURCH Discover Coed's Grace v.ith us' Holy Ctvrvnunion Ewry Sundax! Sunday, Dec. 29 - Sunday Worship Hours I0.-O0; Sunday School S.45. Ike. 29 - Men & Women AA 7:00 p.m. Dec. 30 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m.. Jan. 1 - Church Office Ch»<d. Location. 239 E. North St.. Hasting*. 269-945 9414 or 945 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, http wwxvdisonergrace.org HRS I PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Ganison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 xin. Traditional Worship Service; 10 00 a.m /Vlult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Contcm|xirary Worship Service. Visit u* online at w wu_firstchurchh.H!irig*.o:g For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs’ CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast ings Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a ni.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED MI71IIODLSI CHURCH M-79 East. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Rev Jerry Bukovki. (616i 945-9392 Sunday Wof*htp 11 a tn. Thh information on worship smite is provided h\ The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses- falNGI F>-^XQt<s« Ptvdx-.s , .. ™, .j p „ ’ ‘ 4V Srf lit bail 1^881 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 osley Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 B«» 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 A large broken tree limb crashed down on power lines causing outages despite having no poti.ert sorted letters and packages by headlamp so they could be deliv­ ered. A couple that cante into town, hoping the grocery store would be open, ran into their UPS driver. He had a package for them, and then asked if they might be able to deliver to two others on their mad. They did, and may have assured someone had a Merry Christmas by doing to. Most people seemed to take lhe power out­ ages and trees in stride, sometimes expressing disappointment when Christmas plans had to be rescheduled, or postponed. I did read one status that claimed the outages, and the lime it was taking for power companies to restore power was a cmthpiracy. I had to laugh at their cynicism. It takes lime to restore so many people's power, that's all. No cable or internet, now that could be a conspiracy. Helen Mudry (retired reporter) / was planning hi\ two-month-long trip to Virginia long befiuPstw ice storm, but the storm validated my escape. My plane was to leave lensing on Saturday afternoon. I got there early and checked one bag and then waited to board the plane. The bag's tag was scanned, put on a flight to Roanoke, and landed in Virginia as planned. I, however, was on a different flight, one that'was cancelled due lo ice runways. So, my bag successfully made it to Roanoke, while I was not so lucky and returned home to the ice. I recalled Robert Frost's poem. "Some say the world will end in fire and some say in ice.” Aj / tried to sleep Saturday night, I thought lhe world was indeed ending with branches breaking and crashing. Daylight confirmed by worst fears, my lawn was a battle zone with the ice seem­ ing to win over the trees. My flight was rescheduledfor Sunday and 1 successfully made my escape. When I land­ ed in Roanoke, there was my sister waiting patiently for me and, al the baggage claim, there was my luggage. Sometimes the airlines get it right. Julie Mukareuicz They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. 1 don't know if they ^cere talking about electricity when they said doth lait I know a few hours without electricity definitely made my heart grow much fonder of all that u e take for granted. Like many area residents. I woke up early Sunday morning to the sounds of trees crash­ ing. limbs breaking, and no electricity. Living m a rural, womled area, I knew it was only a matter of time before wc experi­ enced a major power outage. But we’ve been very fortunate. In 13 years living in D'ighlott Township just west of the Barry County line, we’ve never had an outate last more than an hour. Sunday was different. . . A huge tree top broke and fell on lhe line running from the road 10 aur lamse. With a Lang that woke up ihe neighdars, our trans­ former blew and nur house went dark. This is nut goo<l / thought' as I surveyed the downed limbs 9nd trees all around us. Stepping outside for hpl a and al1 1 heard llul ,ou„J(h limb ami trees breaking and .1 [(t the ground. It was 2233 almost a constant, imnirv'mit sound. I orluna/elv, since the H"lh uW °n , that came to our hou dud outage affected only our house An.m r neblld*” lt^1 power 11 ^'r. Ruddered how long it mmld I,e before mr,.er »"' rertme'l. Neighbors called,,, rlie< k “lul "'“ke »e Were OK. Time .MreJ »' l,,,ie‘:s. 1»O« you lane07 netm, "< <• imitthbanIl •><«<« hate be'fe^y f ',,rri f' "itrsehes and ,,h.u„ bore home j ’’ .eefram our wm- Hl- have a heramtm^ “,ul h‘“' sve had fuel. IVe also have gas appliances, so u t' could use the stove top for grilled cheese sandwiches and soup. B? ate by candlelight, played a game of Scrabble, then watched a Christmas movie on my laptop computer having a backup battery to make sure we got all the way to the happy ending. Still, by Monday morning. I was dreading facing another day without power. learning there was no power at work. I dove into cleaning my kitchen, declutlering some cabi­ nets and wrapping some final gifts. Monday afternoon I headed out to do a story and admittedly was dreading returning to a cold, dark home. But when I headed down my stretch of gravel road. I saw the most beauti­ ful site - power company trucks and tree trim­ ming crews in front of my home!! “Thank you, thunk you. thank you.” I called out lo lhe workers as I pulled in the drive. I felt like jumping out and giving them all big hugs - but thought that might be a lit­ tle much. / learned they hud been called down from the Petosky area to help the local Great Lakes Energy crews restore power. I hope they know how much we all appre­ ciate what they do - working non-stop in cold, snowy weather over a holiday week to make sure I can turn my Christmas lights on. I hope they’ll be home in time to enjoy their Christmas lights with family and friends. I know I'm one of lhe lucky ones. My power was only offfor about 34 hours - and I’ll have power for Christmas. Nothing compared to what so many people in the area are facing. And 1 have at least a temporary renewed appreciation for something that's so easily taken for granted - the ability to flip on a switch and light up a room. Sandy Ponsctto Call me spoiled — or maybe just lucky. In the 23 years my husband and I have lived in Hastings, mt ’it never been without power for more than eight hours. Spending 36 hours without heat and electricity really gave me a new sense of appreciation for what I have come lo take for granted — including a hot cup of coffee. Saturday night my husband, youngest daughter and I spent a restless night sleeping in our living room because the ice laden branches falling from the large maple tree crashing on the roof outside our bedrooms made us think more than once that the whole tree, not to mention the house, might come down on our head at any minute. We were all awake when the power went out around 5 a.m. When our eldest daughter, who weathered the storm at a friend's apartment in Grand Rapids, called around nine a.m. Saturday morning to tell us she was on her way home, we asked her to stop along the way and pick up some breakfast and hot coffee along lhe way. ■ Although we were glad to have her home safe and sound, 1 have to admit that mt were all a little disappointed when she said all the restaurants on M-37 betsveen Grand Rapids and Hastings were closed because of the power outages. 1 admit that I have serious caffeine addiction and don't function too well without my morning fix. Around il a.m. our neighbor, Tina, showed up at our backdoor with hvo steaming hot mugs of instant coffee that she had made on the burner of their outdoor grill. I swear il was the best coffee ever. The four of us spent the rest of Sunday in hibernation mode — huddled under blankets and down comforters alternately reading and sleeping and went to our chilly beds early. There was no power at J-Ad Graphics Monday so the girls and I went out to lunch and did some Christmas shopping that after­ noon. When we got home later that afternoon my youngest accepted an invitation to sleep over at a friend's house because even though her friend's family were without electricity as well, they had two wood burning stoves and the house was in Jessie's words, “About a thousand degrees." . My husband, eldest daughter and I opted to see a movie, after all theaters have heat and warm popcorn. When we turned on our street we could hardly dared believe our eyes when mt saw our neighbor's Christmas lights on and lights, other than candles shining from their win­ dows. When we entered our now toasty’ warm house we immediately turned on all the Christmas lights and I took and messaged my youngest dauughter a photo of my husband, eldest daughter and Thor, the family cat, doing a happy dance in front of the Christmas tree. Until this weekend 1 don't think I have ever been so thankful for a warm house — or a hot cup of coffee. Veterans: Put a benefits check-up; on the New Year’s resolutions list Veterans of the U.S. .Armed Forces are being encouraged by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to check in with an accredited veterans service officer to make sure they are up to date on the benefits they have earned through their service. Many veterans say they don’t know what is available to them or think they missed the opportunity to apply years ago. but that is not the case. wide range of benefits and servic­ es are available to veterans, including health care, education benefits, disability compensa­ tion and others, and most come with no expi­ ration date. ?\ place lo start is the new MV.AA website, w ww.inichiganveterans.com. MVAA also can connect veterans with an accredited veterans’ service officer who can help them investigate available benefits and prepare their claims. z\ benefits check-up can help Michigan veterans in many ways. For example, veter­ ans who haven’t signed up for health care benefits’ through the U.S Department of Veterans Allairs may find they arc paying out-of-pocket for services and proscriptions that would oiherw ise Ik covered. They may also be eligible for additional disability eomjx-nsalion for ailment* they are living with seXire” Can conncc,ed '» 'heir miliary1 th?tXa,rC.1!er’i co"ti.nue 'o leam more about «no utv ■Cmi C^ls 'arious injuries and evX decSlXMT?8 '''.''T Sa'avSebimOrc "U,n 5(^hang«t‘o^ just the last io yeXs vc,erans; cer\ st iv -ihr... -? Vuerans service offi- ’ information so” th'vmoM eurrent benefits their families make use r n C 'J"ra"S al'd ' has c earned. 1,11 ,hc benefits they ; For more inform-.. or to connect with XX aX"’rT’ service officer <Credited veterans 5298 or MsiXwS MVAA’ 5l7-284' I'hc Michigan J?,ch’^an'etenins.com mission is to sery.,. 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State News Roundup in BARRY BRIDGE COUNTY NORTH 4: 7 3 V;Q4 ♦: J 86 ♦: A Q J 6 5 2 EAST * Q842 ▼: J 9 7 5 2 A97 4: 9 6 V: AK ♦: K 104 3 2 ♦: 8 7 4 3 SOUTH: Dealer: Exist Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 94 North 1NT 24 East Pass Pass Pass Partnership with EIVIU historic preservation program to continue gr.unalM’" 4: AK J 10 5 V: 108 6 3 ♦:Q5 ♦ K I0 South 14 2V Pass a 1!?;."'?.""cc ship °I.'IM ,.r,idmite stud .nt < rn ^,’v,1igan L’nisersit? - „,r.un v s m the historic presenatH” 1 . 111 continue in 2014 at the M*"” ' n^PmdTH1: MKh: Thc Itwo fellowship m Ma'c his- the I*11 j.uorld ch.d?al,°n P™gram deal with the re-*1 J'-‘Henges and decisions of working 4 ‘ r,t facility. ln the sum­ mer of d »:j Udu'Hr ~ Erin Berger. Allison I h/abeth Scarls - worked West Pass Puss Pass toum imJn^ vv^u la^CS a 1°°^ al a smart declarer playing a part-score hand in a recent online m I . , ' , Players at 14 tables playing these exact cards, only this South declarer th v * ? - 'Df'the-hand decisions. First, however, let’s look at the bidding to see how TH<» h’d r°Ul^ tcarn.arTived at a part-score contract in spades. ]▲ C 1 • Wcnl I'^c this: after a pass from dealer East. South opened the bidding with , promising five spades and at least opening count of 13 high-card points. Described as a Wh,m \v lant* *n ,nost lxx’l<s* South could not sec much beyond a part-score for her team. en Vest passed. North responded with a I NT Forcing bid. This forcing bid needs an exp anation as the North/South pair was playing a Two-Over-One Forcing System. I he idea is that when the occasion arises and North has 13 high card points, then a bid of a new suit at Uie two level is forcing to game. T*he major idea is that there are enough points between the two hands to make a game in no trump or one of the majors. However, this time around. North did not have the requisite 13 high-card points to bid at the two-level and must use the I NT bid in an expanded mode. Players w ho use a Two-OverOnc bidding system have made the I NT bid a forcing bid for one round, and they have expanded the high card point range from the normal 6-9 to a wider range of 6-12 high-card points. South had to bid again under this partnership agreement. South did not dare rebid the spades even though she might have wanted to because she only had five of them. A bid of two spades from South would have promised six spades. Instead. South bid the heart suit, promising four hearts in her hand as well as the five spades originally bid. North then knew the heart suit was not a good fit. and she took the partner­ ship back to spades even though it was a 5-2 Fit. not always the best fit for a trump suit All passed, and the contract reached was the 24 bid. The play-of-the-hand is crucial for success in the bridge world. The plan, of course, is always the first step as soon as the lead hits the table. The 9^ was the lead, and South’s first question had to be: "Why did West lead the 9^?” Once South saw the dummy hand from partner North, she had a good idea why West led lhe club It had to be a singleton. South had lo be careful to preserve her club in her hand as it was the only entry back to those beautiful clubs on the board. Accordingly. South won the club lead in her hand with the South’s next three leads were crucial for the success of this hand. With opponents holding six of the trump suit. South could always hope that the spades w ould split 3-3. Unfortunately, most of the time, with six outstanding trumps, the split will be a 4-2 split. That was the case in today’s hand. West had four spades and East had two. South proceeded with the A4, the K4, and then led the J4 losing to West’s Q4. While West still had one more trump, South had managed to keep control of the trump suit. She just had to be patient to get back in and draw West’s last trump. West, after winning the Q4 trick, led the A4 from her hand, winning. A lead from West of another diamond put East in with a winning K4. East next cashed the AV and the KV. A smart defensive move would have been lo return partner’s original lead Remember the 9^? Partners need to remember the leads as well as the declarer. In this case, however, East had forgotten what her partner had led on the first trick and led back, not a club, but a diamond. South, w ith no more diamonds, trumped low with the 54 and won the trick. Then imme­ diately. South played lhe I 04, pulling the last spade trump from West. With the trumps all accounted for. South, who had played the hand patiently, led the 104» from her hand and overtook the ten with the A*4. Taking the and the J* in order. South pulled off a top board by making the 24 contract with eight tricks for the North/South pair. Tliis was the only South player, who, with some luck and some help from the East defend­ er, managed to make the 24 part-score contract out of 14 tables. Eight of the fourteen went down two tricks for a -200 points, and the other five declarers went down three tricks for a -300 score. The takeaways for today? Consider the lead as South did. She could count the clubs on the board and in her hand, and she knew that she must be patient and attack the clubs when the coast was clear. Another takeaway is for the defender East. Remember to return your part­ ner’s lead when you get the chance. Not returning the club after seeing it as the opening lead allowed South a chance to get in with a diamond ruff, draw the last trump from West, and claim the final club tricks. What gifts we are given at Christmas time. Bridge Notes: Interested in learning about Two-Over-One Forcing System? Books at www.baronbarvlay.coni including another excellent book by Audrey Grant might be a <»ood place to start. A class in Two-Over-One Forcing System is tn lhe works for 2014. Watch for it. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarryeountymichigan.blogspot.com) :,t the Mann House, cataloging artiLwt? am doing research on the Mann family and on the community of Concord. Another task was developing a new. updated lour of lhe site tor visitors, something that had not changer much since the late J 980s. “This was an extraordinary opportunity f°r »<’ said Nancy Villa Bryk. an EMU assistant professor of historic preservation, who over saw the graduate students’ work. "In the uni­ versity environment, wc can teach the stu­ dents theory, but when thrust into the world ot financial, visitor and building challenges — and having an administration to work w ith — it provides a very real-world setting tor them to learn. Wc are very fortunate to have lhe Michigan Historical Center being so open ami eager to providing this experience for our stu­ dents.’’ "The students are essentially given a small museum to operate on their own, with limited direct supervision,” said Michigan Historical Center director Sandra Clark. "This provides them with more than a glimpse into what awaits them if they choose to work al a muse­ um or a historic site. It gives them solid work experience for their resume and the opportu­ nity to support our work and provide fresh research and insights into a historic property In 1883, Daniel and Ellen Mann built their iwo story house in the small, picturesque farming community of Concord. Here, they raised their daughters, Jessie Ellen and Mary Ida. The late-Victorian building features plaster ceilings, unusual catch-rclease doorknobs and a rnarbleized slate fireplace. Eight rooms of period furniture include pieces dating back to the 1840s, when Daniel’s and Ellen’s parents were furnishing their first homes. Restored flower and herb gardens and a carriage house with carriages, sleighs and other exhibits help illustrate lhe way Michiganders worked and played in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1969. the Mann sisters bequeathed their home to the people of Michigan. The Mann House opened lo the public as a museum one Mackinac Bridge toll increases delayed at least a year Mackinac Bridge toll increase-, scheduled to rise on Jan. 1.2014. will remain at current les els instead, while commuter tolls will be rolled hack to 2012 rates. In July, the Mackinac Bridge Authority voted to keep 2014 toll rates at the 2012 level, which includes a per-trip toll of $4 for pas­ senger vehicles. The decision also rolls back commuter costs to 2012 rates. MBA board chair William H Gnodike said. “The MB,\ Board and staff has done an out­ standing job with efficiencies, such as reduced energy consumption, administrative costs, dark fiber leases, self-insurance, redefining commuters, and electronic tolling, which all has resulted in decreased costs. T hese efficiencies have allowed the Mackinac Bridge Authority to delay the planned 2014 toll increase for at least one more year.” During the December 2007 MB/X Board meeting, incremental toll increases were implemented between 2008 and 2013. with future action hinging on existing 2013 rev­ enues. When MBA officials examine lhe financial data again in late 2014, they will determine what adjustments, if any. are required beyond 2014. The 56-y ear-old Mackinac Bridge is main­ tained. and continues to operate, exclusively with toll revenue AH toll rates can be found at w w w.mackinacbridge.org. Trooper reappointed to state board Michigan Slate Trooper Kevin McGaffigan. of Albion, formerly with lhe Hastings post has been appointed to the Slate Police Retirement System Board. The nineThe Michigan Historical Center plans to member board oversees the Michigan State continue the Mann House fellowship posi­ Police Retirement System. "Kevin has been a dedicated public servant tions in 2014 and add two positions at the Walker Tavern historic site in Brooklyn. and 1 thank him for his continued service on the board,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. Clark said. McGaffigan has been with the state police The Michigan Historical Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural since 1987. rising through the ranks lo his Resources. Its museum and archival programs current position as commanding officer in the help people discover, enjoy and find inspira­ First District in Lansing. His experience tion in their heritage. It includes the Michigan includes service in Calhoun. Barry, Branch. Historical Museum. 10 regional museums. Kalamazoo and Ingham counties. He has T hunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and experience as a trooper, a recruit school com­ Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of mander, defensive tactics commander and as Michigan. Learn more at a post commander. McGaffigan holds an associate degree in metallurgical engineering www.michigan.gov/michiganhistory. The Michigan Department of Natural and a bachelor of science in business^marketResources is committed to the conservation, ing. both from Ferris Stale University. He will protection, management, use and enjoyment continue to represent members of the retire­ of the state’s natural and cultural resources for ment system with the rank of lieutenant or current and future generations. For more »above. He will sene a three-year term expiring information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr. Dec. 31, 2016. and his appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate. Foleys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary On December 28, Gary and Janet (Spencer) Foley will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their marriage in Hastings on a snowy afternoon in 1963. Both were gradu­ ates of Hastings High School, Gary in 1959. and Janet in 1963. After graduation from Michigan Slate University and residing in East Lansing, they moved back to lhe Hastings area, where they have lived for the past 40 years. Janet retired as a math teacher from the Hastings Area Schools in 2012. after teaching for 31 years, and Gary is semi­ retired as a consulting structural engineer. T hey are the parents of two daughters. Stacy (Scott) Strumpfcr, of Milford. Michigan, and Paige (Ryan) Shockley, of Greenwich, Connecticut, and have five grandchildren. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads by Elaine Garlock Happy New Year to you and yours. Most of lhe news is weather news. Power outages. Downed limbs. Ice everywhere. Improvising is the name of the game. The elevator project at First Congregational Church is now completed — bv Christmas as projected. Last week a com­ pany representative asked the pastor lo in v ite all of the members who need canes or walk­ ers to come for a demonstration. Each in turn was given a ride and .shown the proper usage of lhe equipment. 'Hie nexi major project for lhe church will be to pave lhe new parking lot in the spring. Services at many churches were canceled Sunday morning. As of the writing of this article, only one service station in Lake Odessa — the Marathon - had power for the pumps, result­ ing in long lines for gas needed for cars and generators. Our w ishes go out to all of you for prompt resumption of. power services, clean-up and return to normalcy. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Barry County LOCAL Rural Task Force 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 * A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7 at 10:00 am for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the planning and allo­ cation of rural Federal Aid funds, for rural Federal Aid routes in Barry County and transit systems for FY 2014 - 2017. The meeting will be held in the Barry County Road Commission at the following location: 269-945-3252 Serving Hustings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lol - Handicap Accessible .Serving All Faiths •Prc-arrangenicnt Transfers Accepted Famijy Owned and Operated w w w.girrbachfuneralhome.net 1725 W M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058. Woods to celebrate 30th wedding anniversary Celebrating ^K’ir 30th anniversary, Mr and Mrs. David Wood. Jr.. Dccemlx.-r 2013. They have d'h-'e married daughters. Leah. Rachel and II hey have mx grandchil­ dren. three bny* and three girls. In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) distributes Federal Aid money to local agencies. A Local Rural Task Force for roads and transit within the coun­ ty. cities, and villages prioritizes projects The Local Rural Task Force is made up of rep­ resentatives of Barry County townships, cities, villages and mass transit prov>ders. Questions regarding this meeting can be directed to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, at (269) 343-0766 or through e-mail at info<?katsrnpo.org. Additional information for this mooting can be found at www.KATSmpo.org under Region 3. �HabWseannc, MAtar'AllS Auditor General cites veterans department for oversignxs A report recently released bv o, k . . • Auditor General found that, ove/n of .1 decade, thc Department of MiliuwTind Veteran, Affairs failed to sct ” formance standards for ycl q Jv Offtcers hired with state funds ,0 j ices to Michigan veterans. [he Auditor General’s report stated. "OAG eonchided that DMVA.s efforts to ensure effective and elbw.it use of state grant funds by the VSOs were not effective ” ’When announcing the creation of the awardees signed the contract. "1110 timing of the OAG audit was \ety helpful.” Barnes said. "Since the agency s establishment in March. MVA/\ has been working closely with lhe Veteran Service Organizations and County Veterans Service Counselors lo align efforts and axoid dupli­ cating services. The audit team provided tremendous insight that assisted us in shaping a solution that will improve services to Michigan xeterans and ensure proper accountability and oversight. Part of MVAA’s structure includes a targeted out­ reach and performance management section to create continuous process improvement Michigan Veterans Affaire Agency during the 2013 State of the State, Gov. Rick Snyder cited Michigan s ranking in the GDX as the lowest in the United States, trailing behind forward." U.S. territories Guam and Puerto Rico. The going For more than 83 years, DMVA received agency, which began operations on March 20. funds from thc legislature and axvarded them 2013. is tasked with responding to and to veteran service organizations individually; addressing the audit findings. in FY2010 Michigan Veterans Coalition This fall. MVAA Director Jeff Barnes led began receiving the crant to foster collabora­ his team to determine the structure and place­ tion between the VSOs. In FY 2013. DMVA ment of sen ice officers across the slate, awarded $2.9 million in grants., to the examine the needs of lhe veteran’s population Coalition xvho in turn dispersed funds to it and construct a plan for consistently, effi­ members — thc American Legion. The ciently and effectively delivering benefit Veterans of Foreign Wars. Thc Marine Corps enrollment support to veterans across thc League. Disabled American Veterans and state. That effort led to a new contract with Order of the Purple Heart — to hire accredit­ lhe coalition requiring use of one consistent ed xelcran service officers to assist veterans reporting mechanism, maintenance of indi­ w ith obtaining federal VA benefits. Prior to vidual accreditation by service officers and a December 2012, Michigan was not accredited redistribution of service officers defined by to provide direct services to veterans and the economic prosperity regions outlined by relied solely on VSOs. With accreditation. the Governor in August 2013. The contract MVAA hired and accredited six service offi­ includes 96.400 hours of direct services to cers. veterans in 2014. an increase from previous "Veteran benefit counseling is fairly com­ scars. Four of lhe five existing grant plicated. given the nuances and frequent eh- gibility changes that 0^Ur at the fedcral ,cvcl* Barnes said. "It becomes imp^1**0 ,hlU OUr service partners are propcrh,gained and pre­ pared to service Michigan ve(«raflS wilh CUr' rent information and rc|Cv.inl guidance. Every week, MVAA encounter viemflnl'era vcter’ ans that are foregoing treatment and rationing meds to cut personal co-,ls whcn they are eli­ gible lor full coverage throufih the Federal V/\ for presumptive diseases connected to their service. These deci$jon$ lead to acute care issues becoming chronic and eventually long-term care demands. Understanding that helps people recognize the significance of proper training, strategic focu$ and oversight to veterans’ services.” The audit also found that over the course of a decade, the department failed to require those organizations receiving funds lo File annual reports with thc aggncy and the Legislature. As a result, the audit found that, •‘the Legislature did not receive the necessary data to evaluate thc veterans’ advice, advoca­ cy, and assistance programs operated by DMVA. It further found that the department had not implemented a process to ensure that all county veteran service officers received training and accreditation necessary’ to pro­ vide quality services to Michigan veterans.” MVAA now requires quarterly and annual reporting in the new contract with VSOs, and the Michigan Veterans Coalition will have more predictable and reliable sen ice hours in outlying communities. The full report is available online at http://Lusa.gov/lgKBAVu. BUSINESS BRIEFS Danielle Gole has received a doctor of naturopathy and certi­ fied natural health professional status from Trinity School of Natural Health. Gole received a bach dor’s degree in health and wellness from Kaplan University in May ami will begin further study at the Institute of Danielle Gole Integrative Nutrition in New York in January 2014. Dave D’Amour and Shaxvn O’Brien were presented Toastmasters International’s Competent Communicator designation from Joe Babiak, CEO of Hastings Mutual Insurance, Company. The designation recog­ nizes completion and exceptional perform­ ance of 10 specialized public presentations. Babiak also presented Lisa Hay with thc Advanced Leadership-Bronze Award offered upon completion and performance of a series of projects showing advanced leadership skills. .J1’" T,,!1sXt> club K open lo the pubbe and meets cv«y (irM ,nd lhir<l Ih..r<day .< I Jan,,,,... Mutual Cott,puny Iron, |2:()5 , p ti| aho.istcrs«hustings,nu|u;1| foj. )r<_ information. Courtney Neubauer lu^ joined the Hastings oil ice of GrccnStone Farm Credit Services as a country living financial services officer, assisting Barry County customers with tl’.cir country home and vacant land financing needs. Neubauer, a Montague ttatixe, has previous lending experience as a loan officer with Farm Credit Services of Mid-America in Eaton. Ohio, after receiving a bachelor of science degree in agnscience from Michigan State University. Courtney Neubauer State tracking community impacts of ice storm Late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 24. as thc Bunner was going to press. Gov. Rick Snyder offered an update regarding thc recent winter ice storm. Michiganders in several counties and com­ munities continue to suffer the effects of this past weekend’s winter storm. Thousands of HASTINGS 4 । . 269-205-4900 , UAUTY im reavers OE BARGAIN TWILIGHT (*»E pm D*'lT * 01 « ae ~ '.iMnUwa SMOwnvawn-ia TITUS ABO TIMES SUBJECT TO CHAXCE 047 RONIN tPG-t.T) 2 00.4 40 7^C 030 47 RONIN o G 13) ruMcwr hji ta mtr 11 .X). 0.55 O«. ANCHORMAN2.PG-13,> T1;10. 1 45. *ro e 55. 9 30 O WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (PG) 11 50 2 10. 4 30. C 40. V 00 O ;• THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUC.rG.t3, 11 40,300 620 040 MOVIE GIFT CARDS AkbM » th* txM fldkt - 4 residents remain affected as lhe holiday week commences, he said. Utility crews have been brought in from several stales to assist in repairing critical electrical lines. “Unfortunately, given the severity of lhe storm, recovery efforts will continue lo take lime, but I have been assured that crews arc working around the clock to restore poxver,” Snyder said. ’ Michigan Stale Police began working with local PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: emergency management Alt rej) euste sJvertiCsg m: thn ns«ripartners before the storm to papcT it object io thc F^if H.'-ifi,- Ast help ensure adequate and the Mxhigjn Civil Riphu Ast «h th kolioctitci) make tUcftl preparation and response -dwrtK “any freferefttt. h-niUUcn cr dttcrimiiulum <xt tax. «•?.!, rc’.iefforts. To date, local gov­ jpon. •ct. liandi.Ap. tamihal lutuu ernments have not request­ n.ntMu.1 or.ftn. or nurtul vtaiw er » )rttcntK»n to muc any petered additional assistance cmz. UmiutuM «r di»srimicitt'.>x" from the state. Snyder said. Fx'n’ul incbdcs diiMrcn under thc :;e of lb Lun; ai'.h pAtrnU tx lepf MSP’s Emergency cmttxtuni. pcrnx-1 marten anJ people ^curing custody of duf<L*ca IX Management and *nxi» newspaper will not kr.o»i«tgjy Homeland Security nctrpl eny jdvertnu-f fix rcil c»U’e which h in MoUhcn of the U* Our Division continues to mon­ rcaden art hereby Uut jJI itor the situation closely to duelling cdvcrtucJ ir. thn ncwvpjprr are aiatUbk oa tn equal opportunity ensure the public health biiit To report iluottsm'n <al! th: and safety of Michigan cit­ Fair Homing Cerer st M6~I5I-29H1 Thc HIT) toll-free ulepborc number (or izens. Thc State of ihtrhcannj: impaired h I-SOO-927-W75 Michigan stands ready to offer assistance to local governments if and as CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 506 The undersigned, being duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 506. ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE B-6 SOUTH BUSINESS DISTRICT was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regu­ lar meeting on the 23rd day of December 2013. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM until 5:00PM. Thomas E. Emery 77562754 City Clerk TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on January 15, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at tho Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE lhal the Item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing Include. In brief, the following: i A reauesl Wton Fenis. 3084 Boyes Rd Delton. Ml 49046. agonl lor Ih. properly owner of D^PtoS.'MI 49080. Parcel number 08-12-540-014-00 and is located in R1 Zoning distncl. 9 A reouest by Joo Splendano, 4335 Ridgewood Dr. Richland. Ml 49083 for a Special Use permit for me construction of an accessory building containing a guest house pursuant to section 6.1c •Soecia! Land Uses’ . Tho proposed building will also bo located on a vacant parcel of property, be lo'-ated ad acent to an undeveloped road right of way and exceed the maximum floor area set forth in the ordinance pursuant to section 4.20 “Accessory StfUCt^s ’ Q^tsu^ccl.proP°^y 15 49^5 Ridgewood Dr.. Richland. Ml 49083 - parcel number 08-12-036-088-00 and is located In tho R2 zoning district- 3 Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. AUrhe inUHCTted persona are Inviled to bo present or submit written comments on this matter(s) f atov?Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary ^ •.nd servlceu such as signer, tor tho hearing Impaired and audiotapes of printed matorld 2?no considered al the hearing upon live (5) days notice to tho Pralrlovlllo Township individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho 2 I.V He Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. proirJovtiie iov* r Stoncburnor, Township Supervisor 'vjtit ru. , ------ ----- - ——>——— requested. “Wc thank all responders and utility crexvs xvorking so hard this holiday to restore normal operations and minimize impacts to our citi­ zens and communities.” the governor said on Christmas Eve. The American Red Cross and many local communities have established shelters and wanning centers for those who have lost power. Citizens are encouraged to contact their local emergency management agency or call 211 for location information. For a list of those resources and other important safety tips and reminders, visit xvxvw.tnichigan.gov/msp'0,4643,7-123-31865l-.00.html. Mutual Toasters include (from left) Shawn O'Brien. Usa Hay, Joe Babiak and Dave D’Amour. ..... . ...... ............................. • M/DDLEU/LLE, continued from page 5-------------pounng a cup of orange juice and suneying what was left of thc breakfast food. One Nashville man at lhe shelter said he’s just appreciative of the warmth and good food. He said he will forever sing the praises of the American Red Cross, Middleville and the Thomapplc Kellogg schools for helping out during the storm. He called their work a “Christmas blessing.” Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School is a full-service shelter with overnight accommo­ dations and shower facilities. Two wanning shelters arc open in Barry County. The Barr} Township Hall in Delton xvas slated to open from 8 a.m. lo 9 p.m. Tuesday as a xvarming site only. Txvo residents xvent to the site Monday. The xvaiting room at Pennock Hospital. 1009 West Green St.. Hastings, is also a warming site. People heading to warming shelters need to provide their oxvn medical supplies, such as oxygen, nebulizers, medication, and they should have their oxvn caregivers, as well. All three sites are 'scheduled to remain open as long as necessary. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported ------ --are —from fhQ prevTus weeic changes Altria Group +.70 38.15 AT&T +.85 34.70 BP PLC +1.89 47.41 CMS Energy Corp +.38 26.82 Coca-Cola Co +1.07 40.17 Conagra +1.84 33.32 Eaton +1.99 75.44 Family Dollar Stores +1.68 65.35 Fifth Third Bancorp +.80 20.95 Flowserve CP +2.94 76.10 Ford Motor Co. •1.55 15.15 General Mills -.42 49.16 General Motors -.25 41.28 Intel Corp. +.68 2532 Kellogg Co. +.01 60.35 McDonald's Corp +1.93 96.31 Perrigo Co. -1.23 151.80 Pfizer Inc. +.23 30.36 Sears Holding +1.19 45.64 Spartan Motors +.18 6.61 Spartan Stores +.52 24.08 Stryker +3.37 7502 TCF Financial +.59 16.32 Walmart Stores +.63 77.87 Go!d Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE Sliaoo198.2/ , !9J« ‘32 81 +419 -50M /Vetv medication may people stay sober by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Alcoholism runs in part of my family. I lost a grandfather to il. and a couple ot oth­ ers in the family have been affected by it to greater or lesser degrees. Perhaps some­ thing like that is true for you, or maybe you have a friend or coworker who wrestles with the malady. This is a challenging lime of year for alcoholics try ing lo stay sober. Nexv Year’s Eve alone can be a real test. Bur medical researchers arc investigating new xvays that doctors may be able to help people not drink. One method, recently written up by NPR’s “Shots” website, is a medication called gabapentin. Gabapentin — the gener­ ic equivalent of the brand name drug Neurontin — has been used for years to treat a variety of ailments ranging from epilepsy to bipolar disease to fibromyalgia. Recently researchers at the National Institutes of Health did a study of gabapentin and its effects on people xxith alcoholism. They enrolled 150 people in a 12-week experiment. Everyone who signed up to be part of thc study got counseling. Some of the people in the study were given placebos, while others received cither lXX) or 1.800 milligrams of gabapentin daily. The people taking the l.S(X) milligram dose of the drug drank nothing during thc study four limes as often as the placebo group. And. if they did dunk, they were more likely to retrain from heavy drinking. In other words, il looks like gabapentin helped — results that were recently pub­ lished in JAMA Internal Medicine. Dr. Barbara J Mason was thc leader of the research effort. She thinks that gabapentin is useful to people with alco­ holism who are try ing to stay dry’ because it helps lessen some ot the withdrawal symp­ toms people often encounter when they stop drinking. “Gabapentin improved sleep and mood in people who were cutting down or quit­ ting drinking.” Mason told NPR. Feelings of anxiety and losing sleep arc often experiences that drive people to start drinking again, she said. One gixxd thing about gabapentin com­ pared lo some other medications is that it isn’t processed by the liver. That’s impor­ tant because the livers of people with alco­ holism arc often damaged from years of drinking. Gabapentin moves trom lhe stom­ ach to the blood to lhe kidney s and finally into thc urine, all mostly unchanged. But there is still a long road to travel before gabapentin is considered by lhe Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for alcoholism. And even if the FDA look action today to approx e gaba|»entin lor such use, people who suffer from alcoholism would still have a tough row to hoe. “It’s not magic.” Mason said. “And nuk­ ing big behavior changes is hard work.” Still, it s good lo know researchers may be finding new ways to aid people with alcoholism in the struggle to slay sober. Dr. £. Kirsten Peters, a rhit:ve of the rural Northw est, was trained a\ a utofo^ist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings» Banner -Thur«hy i ■ ■ "■ ■ -■• * fl look back at stories and columns y on local history // TURNING back the / I . BASES «.r.un. t..:.L r"“, ;;j7X".,£ the number 13. ' weather is all out of season. We have scarce­ ly seen a sprinkling of snow for 30 days. Tuesday morning gives a prospect of change in the form of bleak winds and frozen grounds. (Hastings Banner Jan. 7, 1863) ^perstnunon for I?^refXln of *hc *rea*u“-‘r of the school board appeared in the Banner of July 17. The total ?(?Xfi^”d!!“resforlhe.vear ending July 1 was lhe sum paid for salaries of thc entire teaching staff including the superin­ tendent. was S24,137. Hie Banner of July 24 says lhe big tent for the summer Chautauqua week is up. There will be concerts, plays, lectures, magic, etc. An entertainment [is planned) each forenoon, afternoon and evening. Season tickets at $2 for all of them, or 25 cents for each one. They were worthwhile. Radios put them out of business. pie summer of 1913 must have been hot. This item is from the Banner of Aug. 21: Chrs. Aldrich, of Hope Township, found that the intense heat had melted thc comb in a hive of bees. The melted comb plugged thc exit from the hive, and thc entire swarm had drowned in it’s own hone). The Banner of Oct. 2 had an item that shows that the “peacemaker" sometimes gets the worst of it. On e Haywood is lhe dri\cr of thc fire team, which hauls the fire truck to lhe scene of a fire. He stays in thc city hall, directly across from the courtyard. Two dogs were fighting savagely in lhe courthouse lawn. He thought he would end the scrap by parting thc dogs. He parted them all right, but not until one severely chewed his right hand. A doctor cau­ terized and bandaged the injured hand, and On e is laid up for repairs this week. I was impressed with the number of run­ away teams and single rigs reported in the Banner. And seseral persons were severely hurt. Highways were not free from danger in 1913. The Banner of Oct 16 reports that S.E. Clark, carrier on Delton, Route 2. spent his two weeks’ vacation in a novel way. Instead of taking a trip, he spent the two weeks in scraping and dragging 12 miles of bad roads on his route. He raked thc highway and removed all thc stones from the roadway. Owners of farms bordering the 12 miles of greatly improved roadway showered him with gifts for doing what they should have done. The Banner, during the fall months, report­ ed a lot of chicken thieving. In only one case were lhe thieves captured. The issue of Dec. 18, 1913. states that the U.S. Government is sending notices that mail service will be discontinued on routes with miserable roads. That notice helped a lot in improving highways. The last issue of the Banner in 1913 was dated on Christmas Day. No doubt the paper was anxious to do a nice thing for its bald­ headed readers. Anyway il passed out to them, in a headed article. In bold type: “Wigs, not tonics, are the cure for bald heads." No extra charge for that 38-year-old advice. Mr. Cook evidently devoted much more time to the first half of the year when he reviewed the Banner from 1913. Or perhaps lhe news from lhe second half of the year was much less exciting. Either way, staff members this week were faced with a column that fell far short of normal. So, since weather is a hot topic right now, staff decided lo share some miscellaneous weather items that they have come across in the past year from old copies of the /tastings Banner and Nashville News over the past 150 years. Many of the items from the Nashville paper (now renamed the Maple Valley News) were part of the "This week in Nashville his­ tory” feature in a column by the late Susan Hinckley. That feature tended to run about thc third week of the month, but no exact date for lhe papers was provided. Here’s some more talk about the weather: Early January 1863 — For lhe benefit ot our distant readers we note the fact that the last week has been warmer, if anything, than the week previous. Heavy rain fell Frida)'. Saturday and lhe early part of Sunday. Such Mid-January 1863 — Several farmers about Kalamazoo have plowed their lands since New Year's Day. Farmers in this vicini­ ty have done likewise. (Hastings Banner Jan. 14. 1863) Mid-January 1863 — Mild winter has reigned and rained during the past week. Should the Storm King continue to draw a slack rein over the elements for a week or two more, sleighs and sleds will be at as great a discount as Confederate notes. (Hastings Banner Jan. 14, 1863) Mid-February 1863 — It is now the 18th of February, and no sleighing yet. We get about two thaws in each week. The first week in February was an exception. (Hastings Banner Feb. 18. 1863) Mid-March 1863 —- 'Hie first 10 days of March has been fully as w intry as any 10 days in succession, during the entire winter, lhe entire absence of sleighing in this locality will make the winter just past memorable for many years to come. There has been no win­ ter equal to it for mildness of temperature for 20 years. (Hastings Banner March 11, 1863) ptickw|lVnl . - ‘"Il one fourth or *H MJClion . o|(| . corn badly ...d his hi. fields of not universal. || .„were Sept. 2. IS63) Late August I#*’ Bun ol Wayne County lost 70 ’ csl|' ' **y the August frosts, lhe B>S' ’ a, at $1,500. f/fawing. i‘r ’"M MidS^i"^ n’»ming of last week, a ** ,of severe ln)„t have occurred s- ]|K.In,!- Yesterday. (Tuesday) niornm=-« I omid Wns froz ; phrees. so hard dut or eight inehes square might be '»k' ' Plowed fields. Of course vegetatio" ‘ the season. (Hasting Mid-Novembcr took back af 1913 “FrS^aSiz fered .severely. half of the gr<>*’ • is ruined, and <’,u damaged. ,l •< quietus for Sept. 23, 1R63) millpond Mid-March 1906 - the flight of a flock of wild geese over the village last Thursday evening was witnessed by many people. Those old inhabitants who saw it declare there was fully 1,000 in the flock. Each part of the V they formed must have been close to a mile long. They were headed northwest and probably were flying 20 or 30 miles an hour. (Nashville News) Mid-March 1923 —- roads are so bad that lhe only passable route to Hastings is by way of Woodland. There seems to be no way ai all to gel to Vermontville except to fly. (Nashville News) Mid-March 1950 - [sapj buckets were pulled from the trees in town Monday, but several sugar bushes in the country still were enjoying a good run of sap, which was expected to make one more pixxl boiling before operations were suspended for the year, l he Nashville community project turned out slightly more than 500 gallons of excel­ lent quality syrup. (Nashville News) Early April 1863 — The heaviest fall of snow that has visited us at one lime this win­ ter occurred Friday morning of last week. Monday of this week also brought us a snow storm which melted as it fell. (Hastings Banner April 8, 1863) Mid-July 1876 — For six days in a row. the thermometers have hit 98 degrees and no rain in sight. (Nashville News) Mid-July 1898 - Heavy frost Sunday and Monday nights of this week did inestimable damage to crops in this vicinity. In some areas on low land, com was totally destroyed and most gardens were considerably damaged ... Ed Taylor had his threshing done Friday, being, so far as wc know, the first in the coun­ ty. (Nashville News) Uitc August 1863 — Frost; Sunday morn­ ing brought lo this section ol the country a rather destructive frost Beans, vines, buck- Iroze over Saturday night, and Sunday, thc bo)'' were out with their skates, although thc icc was no longer sale by early jftcm<»on. (Nashville .\>»r,\) Mid-Nos ember 1878 -- Nashville now ranks about neck and neck with Chicago, so far as muddy streets are concerned. (Nashville News) Early December 1865 _ Thc plCDSant, mild weather of lhc pa,t few wcclw MHj. dcnly gave P ace <>n Sunday last to a bleak cold wind and 4 sprinkling of snow, which with a hard freeze, |<X)k< |ikc win|er suddcnly and m earnest Well lfs ab(JU| lime for such weather. (Hastings Banner Dec. 2. 1863) Mid-Novembcr 1904 - The streets have become so dusty that a fire hose was brought out Wednesday, and Main Street received a good wetting. Some of thc fanners of thc adjoining country wish lhe same thing might happen to their wheat fields. (Nashville News) Thanksgiving week 1880 — A seven-inch snow fell Thanksgiving Day. providing excel­ lent sleighing, and many a cutter was out Friday morning. (Nashville News) Early November 1X73 _ Ki bl <jays of continued snowsionn ended Sunday. (Hastings Banner Nov. 5 luitc December - The May 1, 1956. Centennial edition of the Hastings Banner reported that in 1844. ihere was no killing frost until Christmas. Fall and early winter that year were abnormally warm. ' Thanksgiving week 1880 — The ther­ mometer stood at 8 degrees below zero Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads z Donate A Boat or Car Today! Boa^/Xngsl Sr NOTICE The minutes of file meeting of the Barry* County Board of Commissioners held December 24, 2013, are available jn (|le County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. Slate St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or vvww.barrycounly.org. __ rrviru ACCEPTING BIDS OFFICE and HALL CLEANING The Township of Prairieville is currently accepting bids for the Prairieville Township Office and Hall. Contract runs from 4/1/14 to 3/31/15. Deadline: 1/17/14 Those interested, please inquire at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Ml 49046. Contact Ted DeVries, Township Clerk, (269) 623-2726 or "2-Nlght Free Vacation!” K www.boatangel.com CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS BUILDING DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND SITE RESTORATION The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for thc demolition, removal, and site restoration for two (2) buildings located at 125 North Jefferson Street and 301 East State Street. Specifications are available at City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. The work does include abatement of hazardous materials. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/TYeasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award thc bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld - Building Demolition, Removal and Site Restoration'*. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Mid-March 1879: “The ice on Thomapplc Lake still is more than 20 inches thick and it looks as if nothing less than June sunshine will be needed to melt it." (Nashville News) Mid-March 1882 — l he terrible cyclone that swept over Assyria and Kalamo and so on cast last Thursday evening was the most severe that has ever visited this section, and il is stated by old residents that no less than seven have visited thc section during their recollection. When the storm crossed Lacey’s lake, it scooped out a path which those who saw it say caused them to think of the one the Lord scooped through the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to cross over. (Nashville News) Pago 3 Monday morning Js scvera| Agrees coldei ’ •’"> day winter. Frozen cars arc n Lv * U Thanksgiving turkeys. (Nashville News) 1 l RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN '' NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on January 15, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan. The items to be con­ sidered at this public hearing include the following proposed amendments of the designated sections of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances: 1. § 220-6 is proposed to be amended to add definitions for the following new terms: “temporary event” and “lot, zoning (zoning lot)”. 2. § 220-6 is proposed to be amended to revise the existing definitions for “building setback", “lot”, “lot line, front”, “road frontage", “road or street, private", “road or street, public”, and various “yard” terms. 3. § 220-73 (Schedule of Regulations) is proposed to be amended to add a new provision to provide some flexibility with respect to the front yard setback requirement applicable to building lots on a shared driveway or existing private road with less than 66 feet of right-of-way width. 4. § 220-95 pertaining to additional setbacks for structures adjacent to major streets is proposed to be amended by replacing the existing content of same with a reference to a new footnoted provision in the Schedule of Regulations: and the Schedule of Regulations (§ 220-73) is then also proposed to be amended to add a new provision to existing footnote 1 applying a minimum setback of 75 feet from the highway right-of-way line for all buildings and structures on a lot adjoining a state highway. 5. § 220-99 pertaining to private roads is proposed to be replaced with reorganized and otherwise revised content regulating existing and proposed new private roads and shared driveways, including the procedure for review of private road applications, standards for review and approval of such appli­ cations, private road construction and other requirements, maintenance/access agreements and deed restrictions, final private road permit issuance, and permits for buildings on private roads. 6. § 220-104 pertaining to site plan review is proposed to be amended to add new provisions allowing administrative approval of site plans by the Zoning Administrator upon consultation with the Planning Commission Chairperson, in certain circumstances. The proposed new provisions specify the projects eligible for administrative site plan review, the administrative site plan review process, and review and approval criteria for administrative review of a site plan. 7. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map/Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above­ referenced proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment(s), may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amend­ ments) to the Zoning Ordinance/Map/Master Plan at or following the hearing/meotmg and to make its rec­ ommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meetin^hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed imaterials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 H^atb Road Hasting5- Michigan 49058 (269)^8’2194 77582693 �PWe 10 -Thursday. Decemb., M w3_ nas„n<;s Banner LEGAL notices STATE OF MICHIGAN SCHNE IDER MAN K SHFRmam nr m K UeUwW A 0E8T.ANY?NroR. Regular (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTION-UTA RY bULV r’So SnrSS .? ?’ a ™W by CHER E RORiNS and VERNE ROBINS WIFE cPSAORSBYNMFRCp'n T°RTGAGr; "JC SUC’ PACE GROUP ^c V° ABN AMR0 f?0RT' GAGE GROUP. INC., Monnanp(3i dated Apr*) 4, 200i>-T?d rcc°rded cn Apnl is, 2003, :n Uber 11020/-*. on Pago i, Bftriy counly Records. Michigan, on w.i ch mortgage there iq claimed to bo cue at the date hereof the sum o! EiQhty-Seven Thousr’d Tterty-Thrce Do'lars and E.qhty-Six Cent-. (587.033.86), including interest nt 6 250% per annum Under the power of sale conta ncd in sa d mortgage and the statute t.n such case made, and provided, notice >s hereby given that said mort­ gage w H be foreclosed by a safe of the mortaaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo. At the East doors of the Parry County Courthouse « Hostings. Michigan, at 01 .CO PM o'clock, on January 16, 2014 Sa-d premises are located In Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 18. PIONEER ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 80. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless dett mi ned abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in wh-ch case the redempt.on penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property >r, sold at a foreclosure sate under Chapter 600 of lhe Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the pennon who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sal© cr to tho mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption perod CITIMORTGAGE. INC. SUC­ CESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP. INC. Mortgagee'Assignee Schneiderman & Shonnan, P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 C!T.000410 CONV (12-19)(01 -09) 77582665 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt co'tector attempting to collect n debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. II you are in the Military, please contact cur office a! me number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tno cond-tions of a certa-n mortgage made by: Nancy S. Samis, a slngte woman to Mortgage Electrons Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 23. 2001 and recorded May 30. 2001 tn Instrument 1060558 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was ass gnod to: Bank of America. N A., by assianment dated July 9, 2013 and recorded July 29. 2013 in Instrument # 2013­ 009327 on wh ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o’ Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents (S37.821.52) including interest 7 625% per annum. Under me power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and ma statute in such case made ana provided, notice is hereby given mat sad mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sa'o of me mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue. C:rcu*t Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on January 16. 2014 Sa-d premises are sit­ uated *n City of Hastrngs. B:vry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 160 feet o' Lot 5. Robert I. Hendershott's 1st Add t-on. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber.i of ptets cn Page 59 Commonly known as 330 W State Rd. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption penco shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless doterm ned abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 324ia. in which case me redemption peri­ od shall bo 30 days horn the oate o’ such sale, or upon the exp ration of the not.ee requ red by MCL 600 32413(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If lhe property is sold at fore­ closure sale unde- Chapter 32 of the Revsed Judicature Ac: o’ 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower w H be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tne mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption pered. Dated. 12/19/2013 Bank of America, N.A., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestva & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester H.i’.s, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No- 13-92016 (12-19)(01 -09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in me condit.ons of a mortgage made by Evelyn Nap, a divorced woman and Jarard AH son, original mort­ gagor^). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 14,2001, and record­ ed on January 4. 2002 in instrument 1072495, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-S'x Thousand One Hundred Twenty­ Eight and 60/100 Dolars <$86,128 80). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage ano tne statute in such case made and providc-d, nct.ee is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tne mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venduo. al the place 0 hoxhng ,he O’cuit court w.itrn Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 2 2014. Soid premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 ol the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 1 North Ranao 9 West, described as. Comment ng at a pomt 389 5 feci Norin of the intersection of the West line of Cobb Road with the Souin hny of said Sect.on 2. for the p’aco of beginning, thence West 330 feet, thence Souin 132 feet. thence West 330 foot, lhence North 264 feet thence East 660 feet, thence South 132 feet to the place o’ beginning. Thc redemption period ehaii c months from tne d.»te or sucn sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wh*ch aw the redemption pCI;od s^an b0 30 days ftorn iho dale of such safe if tne property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter & <>' ’no Rev.^d jurf<c^u,0 Act of 1961. pursuant lo MCL GOO 3278 tne borrower w.H bo held responsible to thc peison who buys tho pfoperty al rhe mortgage foreclosure sain or to the mortgage holder f«r damaging tne property during me rud<-mpt.on period. Dated- December 5. 2013 for more mforrnaben, pk-aio ud FC G (248) 593 1301 Trot! « Trott. PC. Attorneys For Senncer 31440 NorthweUv n Hwy S:e 200 Farmington Hills. Mcti-gan 48334-5429 File M432007F01 (1?-O5)U2-26) 7768210 No''T^,'c,S Supervisor Sloneburner ow tho 10 order at 7 02 p.m ..... Treasurer McGuire. Present Cork DoV <’Tru.,tcaGoob«> Superv.sor Sloneburner and Trustee Absent. Trustee Grundy Also present wore 7 guests. Agenda was appmvod 3 regutaf Minutes from the November 1J. board meeting were approved 2013 special M notes from the November . meeting were approved No Cornm sseners Report Pa^^ F^Tpol^^ep^ment reports wore P'S^'^r. Treasurer and Clerk* Report's were Approved to PaY Township W»s Trustee's Reports were received ^^"otScottKueWertoNfa vacancy on tho Parks Board Approved snow plowing <*nt'a* d;rpcn51ng Approved the purchase of a water d-pons y oontamerforthoPoi.ee Department Pubi c comments and Board comments, if any. wore received. Meeting adjourned at 8.10 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries Clerk Attested to by: . Jim Stonebumer. Supervisor NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Not.co is hereby given (hat Iho Barry ^a"|yJon ."9 Board ol Appeals will conduct a publffi hoanng (or tho following Caso Number V-1-2014 , Clark „ & Mary Johnson, property owners Location: 891 E Shore Drive on Fine Lake in Section 29 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a vananco to construct a 19 x 21 ft addition to house with a setback of 19 5 ft from the front yard (lhe minimum is 30 ft) in the RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning district. MEETING DATE:January 13, 2014. HM£: 7:30 PLACE: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings Ml Site inspection of the above desenbed property Will be completed by tho Zoning Board cf Appeals members before tho hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in wnting will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmonus@barrycounty.org. The vanance application is available for public inspection at lhe Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058 during Iho hours of 8am to 5pm (closed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday - Fnday. Please call lhe Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hcanng impaired and.audio topes of printed materi­ als being considered at Iho meeting, to Individuals with disabilities at the meeting'hcanng upon ten (10) days notice to tho County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Banny by wnting or calling lhe followingMichael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (269)945-1284 Pamela A. Jarvis. Barry County Clerk zrswns Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of lhe bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M. Dowd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 4. 2007, and record­ ed oh September 21,2007 in instrument 20070921­ 0002258. and assigned by sa;d Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Eleven and 23/100 Dollars (S216.011 23). Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 9, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township 0! Barry, Barry County, Mich:gan, and are described as: Parcel 1- Stoney Point A parcel of land lying between Lot 9 and an unrecorded Subdivision ol part of Gary F. Blackman property and lhe right-of-way of Consumers Power Company and located in tho Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, fur­ ther described as: Beginning at lhe Southeast comer of Lot 37 of tho recorded Plat of Stoney Pomt, according to tho recorded Plat thereof In Libor 2 of Plats, Page 6. said Southeast corner ol Lot 37 beinn South 146.51 feet from tho Northeast corner of said Lot 37; thence North 51 degrees 54 minutes East along lhe North side of a roadway 414.48 foot; thence North 57 degrees 33 m nutes East along the North side ol said roadway, 101.05 feet to tho true place cf begin­ ning; running thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes West 219 36 feut to lhe shore lino of Crooked Lake; thence Northeasterly along said shore lino for 93 foot, thence Southeasterly to a point on a bne run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 feet from the place o< beginning, Bmry Township. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance With MCI A 600 3241a, in which caso tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the datH of such sale If the p’operty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be hold rcspons.blo to tno person who buys the propeny al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. December 12. 2013 For more information, ploaso call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C A’tonibys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Die //432692F0! (12-12){O1-O2) nsttasc COUNTY 17TH JuiciAt CIRCUIT ^AUiiv DIVISION . ORDER FOR PUb\ ,cATlON ON HEARING TO: RYAN HAV/K|fJs 'C Child's Name; KAMOyn HAWKINS Caso No.: 13-54000.^7-^)3346901 Hearing: FEHR(jAr2Q|4 at 9.00 A.M. Judge HILLARY, 9Th ^oOr, COURTROOM 9-A An initial nnd/Or *-l,j0D«eme’it°l child Protective petition has been 5Ht‘h0 above matter. A hear­ ing on the petition. Including pct|tlon ,0 terminate your parental rights w*H b0 conduc,cd by the Court on tho dale nna t,me stated above m the 17th Judicial Circuit c0Url Family Division, Kent Counly Courthouse ibO Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ir’|S THEREFORE ORDERED that you personally aPpeaf before tho court at me t.me and place sta:ed nbQV0 and exercise your right to participate in the procecdlngs. THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YQgR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Dated- December 24 2013 PATRICIA D GARDN^ JUDGE OF PROBATE 775*2719 Notice Of Mortgaqe Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE m’LITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho retum of thc bld amount ten­ dered al sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho cond.tions ol a mongago made by Amy Selles, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Wells Fargo Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2008. and recorded on February 14. 2008 In instru­ ment 20080214-0001372, m Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at Iho date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hund’ed Sixty-Five and 46/100 Dollars (S62,965.46) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute fn such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1.00 PM, on January 16,2014 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Lot 3 c! Ffijhaven Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Pago 45 The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redempicn period shall bo 30 days from the date of such s«e If tne property is so’4 at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Reviwrt Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278fre borrower will bo hold responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sala or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: December 19, 2013 For more information, please call. FC D (246) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Filo *429217F01 (12-19)(0l-09) 77M2C’9 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained w.;l be used for this purpose. II you are in lhe Military, please contact our office at the number listed be'ow MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Geoffery Stevens A married Man and Stephanie Stevens, his Wifo to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2005 and recorded September 26, 2005 in Instrument # 1153356 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne ass’9nfncn,s ,0: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. 35 Trosteo for tho Cert'licateholders of Soundv^w Homo Loan Trust 2005- OPT4, Asset-Backed Cert.ficales, Series 2005-OPT4. by assignment dated January 23. 2009 and recorded January 29.2009 in Instrument * 20090129-0000785 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred FiftyNine Dollars and Forty-S* Cents (S128,659.46) including interest 8% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caso made and provided, not'ce is hereby given that said mortgage *•” b0 fornc-!°sed b* a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vonduo Circus Court of Barry County at i:oo PM on January 9. 2014 Said prem­ ises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 172 ol Sloven's Wooded Acres no. 3* According to tho recorded p'at thereof nS Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Pago 84. Hone To*nshiP’ Barry County' Michigan Commonly kn07.n as 6358 Chain - O Lakes Drive. Delton Ml /9046 Tb0 ’edemP’!°n pur,‘ od shall bo 6 months from ddte of SUCh Ea'°' unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL GOO 3241 or MCL r00 3241n* in WhiCh CaS° Iho redempt,on penoa c^l bo 30 days from the date of such salu Or th© expiration ot the notice required by Mn cnO 32413(c). wh.chovcr is later, or unless MCL r^3240(l7) appl es. II tho property is sold at sale under Chapter 32 o’ the Rewaed jSure Act o’ 1961. under MCL 600 3278, the ?d'C‘ f w:'l be b(?!d response b’O to tno person who tec P'^ertV al ,be flaga foreclosure Cafe ^tne mortgage holder for damaging the P,Oc ' °J.^,ng tno redempt-on penO.I. Dated: Bank Na(.ona' Trust Company h. J3 (or Soundview Home Loan Trust 200b- opT/,Sis‘>'»-8‘»tkcd Certificates. Sones 2005 Opta °f Murl9^co Attorneys- Poltr. ' 4< A^/!Utos, PC. 8'1 Soum B'vd. Suite 100 K A3^h-1'S. Ml 48307 (248) 844 l>123 Ou, r.|, ^^1968 (12 121(01-021 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING TO: RYAN HAWKINS Child's Name: AERISKYE HAWKINS Cose No.: 13-53800-NA-103331701 Hearing; JANUARY 29, 2014 at 2:30 P.M. Judge DENENFELD. 6TH FLOOR, COURTROOM 6-D An initial and/or cuppiemental child protective petition has been filed in iho above matter. A hear­ ing on the petition, including petition to terminate your parental rights w>U bo conducted by the Court on tho dote and t.me stated above In tho 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that you personalty appear before the court at tho time and place stated abovo and exercise your right to participate in the proceedings. THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Dated: December 24, 2013 PATRICIA D GARDNER JUDGE OF PROBATE 77582715 EXECUTION Judgment was entered against Allan Voshell in the 5lh Circuit Court In Barry County, Michigan, in the matter of the Gam Restoration v. Allan Voshell. Case No: 11-427-CK. The 5 Circuit Court issded an order of foreclosure of construction lien in its Judgment dated February 14. 2013 in favor of tho Garn Restoration against the real property ol Defendant Allan Voshell. Accord ngly, a copy of the Judgment with Order ol Foreclosure on Construction Lien was served on Defendant on February 14. 2013. Gam Restoration's Construction Lien had been recorded in tho Barry County Register of Deeds as Document 201108260008024. Pursuant to tho February 14, 2013 Order of Foreclosure on Construction Lien, Garn Restoration took an interest In the following real estate located in the City of Nashville, County of Barry, and State ol Michigan, and legally described as follows: COM 968FT E OF NW COR NE 1/4 SEC 2-T2NR7W FOR POB, TH S 315FT, TH W 414FT, TH N 315FT, TH E 414FTTO BEG. 2.99 ACRES +/- (10) Permanent Parcel #: 08-53-002-080-00 Commonly known as- 9475 W. Casgrove, Nashville, Ml 49073-9727 Pursuant to the February 14. 2013 Order of the Barry County Circuit Court. Gam Restoration now possesses all rights to foreclose on such property. Notice is now given that on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., at tho Barry County Courthouse located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml, the loca­ tion of tho Barry County Circuit Court, located on tho east steps, thoro will bo offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubi c sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the Construction Lien and accompanying Judgment, together with the legal costs and charges of sale. Including attomoy fees as provided by law and In the Judgment. The length of the redemption period will bo four (4) months from tho date of sale. Dated: November 4, 2013 /s Anthony J. Szi'agyi Anthony J. Srlagyi (P56473) Attorney for Plaintiff Gam Restoration Tho Law Offices of Anthony J. Szilagyi. PLLC 110 S. Clemens Ave. Lansing. Ml 48912 517-487-7000 7753)033 FORECLOSURE NOBCE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. II you are in tho Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gregory A. Smith, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Capital Ono Homo Loans, LLC its successors and assigns . Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2006 and record­ ed October 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1171563 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing. LLC. by assignment dated November 26, 2013 and subse­ quently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars and Fifty-Four Cents ($160,672.54) Including interest 2.875% per annum. Under the power of salo contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged prem­ ises, or somo part of them, at public vonduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 16. 2014. Said premises ore situated in Township of Johnstown . Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lots 26 and 27 and Outlet “A" of Fineviow Acres, Also all that Part of tho East one half of the Southwest ono quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West. Johnstown Townsh'p. Barry County Michigan. Bounded on lhe South by tho South I no of tho Plat of Finoview acres extend­ ed West, on the North by tho Nortn Lino of Lot 26 of Fineviow Acres extended West and on lhe East by the West line of Finoview Acres, Containing 3.81 Acres of Land more or less. Commonly known as 106 Sweetheart Lane, Battle Creek Ml 49017 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho data of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall ba 30 days from tho dale of such sate, or upon the expi­ ration of tho not'ce required by MCL 600 3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tno Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, tne borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys tho prop­ erty nt tne mortgage foreclosure salo or to thc mort­ gage holder tor damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated 12/19/2013 Bayview Loan Servicing. LLC Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester H.lis, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 13-91360 (12-19)^01-09) TTStffiSO STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION r.A_1Mr ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEAHJNu TO: RYAN HAWKINS Child's Name: AIDEN CURBS Case No.: 13-53999-NA-103346801 Hearing: FEBRUARY 4. 2014 at 2:00 P-MJudge HILLARY, 9TH FLOOR, COURTROOM 9-A An initial and/or supplemental chid protective petition has been f.ted in the above matter. A hear­ ing on the petition, meted ng petition to terrrvna<e your parental nghts will be conducted by the Court on tho date and time stated above in the 17lh Judicial Circuit Court. Fannly Division. Kent County Courthouse. 180 Ottawa NW, Grand Rap-ds. Michigan IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that you personally appear before Iho court at the time and place slated above and exercise your right to P3f" licipate in tho proceod ngs. THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Dated: December 24, 2013 PATRICIA D GARDNER JUDGE OF PROBATE r7M272i STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBUCABON OF NOBCE FILE NO. 13-1824-SP In lhe matter of 436 E. Marshall St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; Charles Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be , barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Take Notice that tne land con­ tract. dated 04./252011 between Jean W. Aki as seller (party of the first part), and Charles W. Gray Jr. and El.sabeth M. Gray as purchasers (parties of the second part), concerning the property at 436 E. Marshall St.. Hastings. Ml 49058, is in default because nonpayment of Installments of princ.pal and interest, and also because of unpaid taxes and insurance premiums. Purchasers have forfeited their rights under the land contract and payment was demanded by Jean W. Aki. who holds the land contract as seller. The sum of $3000 is now past duo in principal and interest under the land contract, plus the sum of S900.00 for taxes and Insurance. The dates upon which payments were due are: 11/1/12, 12/1/12,1/1/13. 2/1/13, 3/1/13 and 4/1/13. A hearing in relation to the above matter has been scheduled on the 5th day of February. 2014 at 9:00 am in the Barry County District Court, 206 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Date: 12/19/2013 Brad A. Gee P69239 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml (269) 945-3500 Joan W. Aki 1111 N. Boltwood St Hastings. Ml 49058 77532724 NQBCE.QEMDBIGAfiE5ALE DEFAULT having been mado in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage made by COREY A. ENGLE, a married man. to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2, 2009, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on October 9, 2009, in record 200910090010025 of Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice. for principal and Interest, tho sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Eight-Four and 48'100 ($105,484.48) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in tho debt now remaining secured by said Purchase Money Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of tho power of sale contained in sa:d Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ suance ol the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, the said Purchase Money Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho promises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to tho highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West State Street, in tho City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on January 2, 2014, at 1:00 o clock Eastern Standard t;me in tho afternoon of sa-d day, and sa:d premises will be sold to pay tho amount so as aforesaid thon duo on sad Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ est, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Purchase Money Mortgagee does pay on or prior to tho date of sa:d sate; which said promises aro described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Commencing at tho Southeast corner of Section 19, Town 1 North. Rango 7 Wost; thence North 00 4V49" East along tho East Imo of said section th° p!acn of ^9 thence North SSw W^1 Sn nn 280.00 feet; thence South With lhe East section I ne. 220.00 loot, thence South BB'ao'aS" East 273 00 “n,0?n® 01 West Lake Road, mence 86.44 (cet along iho arc o( a curve to (no led whose rad us measures 954 95 feet and whose chord 2XX n2 .“ I3’5?' East 88 4 ’l,na,ea'- “ O Sac, Ncrth nd Jo Lw u0" 'h9 Easl °o 13J 79 (cet to the place ol begmn no Assyria Township. Barry County M.ch oan Parcel No oa ot-ow oio-eo from "th'r’nv?-0? b,'a!l ba Sl« <8> (30)d8ys(romU^X5rS,e.5hali * ,h,,,y you are hereby* adw'wMh ° f PraCWJ® Acl* tea to colteri « J ; a lhat th’c notice ti» attemptobynedwttlbe'useOagXtyou W W<”m,"<>n da s^yo^^ ^’CdRe“ ,h'n> W vided wrth verSn ' 11, nOil“' yOU w’" bB p,°Dated. November u £n “n0W' 0A"’9 homestead savin^bANK Mortqagoo omink. Attorneys lor MortaftQee Business address^ 403 South Superior Street Albion. Michigan 49034 ^35 775 si nt �8 Tho Hastings Banner * niuf5da>-Datunbe' 26. 2013- Page 11 PRAIRlESVlLi?EPTnu< SPECIAL mS^Nsr'P c novemberE^nq Sunerv.sar J. Stoneburnr ’ 2013 ^^^ngto Present Supervisor j McGuire. Clerk T. DeVr.'e- -?Sburn°r- Treasurer K Trestee A. Goobci ”Vre - T'“«ee J. Wso pn.sont wo,o 3 Aqonda was .>pp.-0V0Jd es'5 M nutes from tho Octobo, on .ng were approved 2013 spoc’al meetDrscuss'.on and F>ub'i~ Road Pavmg Pf0j0c! § ° On the Oakndge No 13-1 opGC,^» Assessment D.strict Adopted iho soecial ' Meeting ad;cumed at 7 snT0"1 rol! Submitted by: ’ 7 50 P-m. Ted DeVnos. Clerk Attested to by. ’ J.m Stonebumer, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS in the matter of Clara Goyings. deceased Date of B.rth February 23 1935. TO Al I. CREDITORS• NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The doerdent, grantor cf tho Clara Goyings Trust under agree­ ment dated May 1, 2000, as amended who lived al 9491 West Milo Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080 ded December 6, 2013. Cred'tcrs cf decedent ore notif ed that all c'a-ms against tho decedent and tho decedent’s Trust will bo forever barred unless presented to Le.gh A. Goyings and Leonard A Goy ngs. Co-Trustees. 26444 Acorn Street. Edwardsburg. Ml 49112 wiinin 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice This notice is being published on-Thursday. December 26. 2013 LENNON. MILLER. O’CONNOR & BARTOSIEWICZ. PLC Robert M Taylor P29396 900 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 775CrJ2 (269) 381-8844 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if ony, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in .he concns o! a mo«gog?^ah“^e" tho conditions ol a mortgage made by Heather R Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, ongmal and Joann Nelson, Husband and Wife original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration EW?'XB‘nkUl,"«1' FSB- Mortgagee Systems. Inc , Mortgagee, dated June 14. 2005, da^ed Jul) 2, 2004, and recorded on July 14 2004 m instrument 1130763. In Barry count£ records and recorded on June 29. 2005 in instrument 1148767. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank M<cn:gan on which mortgage there I3 claimed to be of America, N A as assignee as documented by an & rVi8 hSfeOf 1,10 Gum of Onc Hundred assignment, m Barry county records, M.chigan, on Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Four which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at tho and 59/100 Dollars (S 188.844.59) Y date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Seventeen Under thc power of sale contained in said mort­ Thousand Twenty-One and 61/100 Dollars gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ ($117,021.61) vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, gage and the statute »n such case made and pro­ or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at tho placo vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, 1.00 PM. on January 16, 2014 or some part of them, at pubic vendue, nt the place Said premises aro situated in Township of of holding thc circuit court within Barry County, at Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are 1 00 PM. on January' 16, 2014. described as: Lol 4 of Old Farm Village as record­ Said premises are situated in Village of ed in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 22 of Barry County Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are Records. desenbed as: The East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all The redemption period shall bo 6 months from of Lot 7 of Block 25 of I N. Keeler’s Addition to tho the date ol such sale, unless determ-ned aban­ Village of Middleville, accord ng lo tho plat thereof doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in as recorded In Liber 1 of Plats. Pago 12, Barry which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days County Records Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from from the dale of such sale. the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Chapter 32 of thc Revised Judicature Act of 1961, which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held from the dale of such sale. v responsible to the person who buys the property at If tne property is sold at foreclosure salo under tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, holder for damaging the property during the pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held redemption period. responsible to the person who buys the property at Dated: December 19, 2013 the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage For more information, please call: holder for damaging the property, during the FC J (248) 593-1311 redemption period. Trott & Trott, P.C Dated: December 19. 2013 Attorneys For Servicer For more information, please call: 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 FC X (248) 593-1302 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Trott & Trott, P.C. Fite /»430386F02 Attorneys For Servicer 77562^52 (12-19) (01-09) 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmngton Hills, Mich.gan 48334-5422 Filo #395582F03 (12-19,(01-09) 77582147 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT cotl^CToR^5®'0 ING TO COLLECT A DEBTanTim? ATTEMPT* WE OBTAIN WILL BE USrn^nn !°RMATI0N POSE. PLEASE rntr*S^? F0R ™AT pUR- “■SB”1- Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold D. Swamston and Karon D. Swa nston, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company^ LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2004, and recorded on May 19, 2004 in instrument 1127847. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, cn behalf ol the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-AR2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR2 as assignee as doc­ umented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage tnero is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-Threo Thousand Seven Hundred Six and 73/100 Dollars (S 153.706.73). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub!:c vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 9, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East Ime of said Section 18, distant South 991 82 feet from the Northeast comer of said Sect on 18; thence South 328.2 feet more or less alona the East line of Section 18, to the North 1/8 Ime of sa.d Section 18; monce Westerly 238 feel albnq said 1/8 Ime; thence North 328.2 feet more or less parallel with tne East Ime of Section 18; thenco 238 feet at a right angle, to the po.nl of begin0 Hpie redemption ponod shall bo 6 months from thP date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned" in accordance w<lh MCLA 600.3241a, in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. U Ihe p-operty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chanter 32 ot Iho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the properly al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property durmg the redemption penod Dated. December 12. 2013 For more information, pieutio call: FC J (248/ 593-1311 Trott & Troti PC Attorneys For Sarvicer ^ONo^hwi-sternHwySteMO Farmington HH->. Mctegan 48jj4-M22 File ir064843F03 (12-12)(0t-02) 77142310 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage mado by Mike A. Traister and Shorrio K. Trais’er, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 29. 2008 and recorded October 15. 2008 in Instrument Number 20081015-0010091. Barry Counly Records. Michigan Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgago. Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at lhe date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Six and 40/100 Dollars (S162 326 40) includ.ng interest at 4.875% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ . gage and the statute in such caso mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g;von that sa«d mortgage will bo forec'osed by a salo of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, al public vendue at tho placo of hold ng the circuit court within Barry County Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 23. 2014 ' Said premises aro located in tho Township of Johnston. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: . Beginning at tho Southwest corner of said East half of tho Northwest quarter of Section 13 Town 1 North Range 8 West; thence North along the West ime cf said East half of the Northwest quarter a di-tanco of 660 feet: thenco East 840 foot thence South 660 feet to the East and West quarter Imo of said section; thenco West along sa d East and West quarter line 840 foot to the place ol beginning except; beginning al tho Southwest corner ol thn East halt of tho Northwest quarter of Section 13 Town 1 North, Rango 8 West; thenco North 179 fnet along the West ono-eighth Imo of Section 13 thenco East 532 feet; thenco South 179 feet to the East and West quarter Ime of Section 13 thonrn West 532 feet to the place of begmn’nq Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such safe, unless determined abam ooned tn accordance with MCLA §600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. TO ALL Pin CHASERS: Tho loreclos ng mortgagee can resend the sale. In that event, your damages if anu limited solely to tho return ol tho b’o amourn'ton dered at sale, plus interest. ,on If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale n..r suant to MCI. 600.3278, the borrower will be held response to the pe rson who buys the prooertv al lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or io the fn£'iQan ’ holder for damage to the properly dunnq th« redemption period. J w Dated- December 26. 2013 Ortans Associates. PC. Attorneys for Servicer P O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007 Fi!u No 13-016807 (12-26,(01-16) rce.74.. Case Notice of Judlcl*’’ pU»|nUM a M on an Order G^ntlnO tfnd for Ifon lor Default Jud^jeclosu'o nm°nl of NOTICE IS HEA^j fniing judamont and for ^ Ctrcu* Court for ’ Michigan s'gned to the county 0, 3 GS1,ro of the on OciobState of in Case No ’3’85^Ht’he tareclo3ufe 0,hn' th ng3. the Court allowed ^yvat and <l Mortgage qraniod by ,.n Ffdcm| Sa * ,<J' Horv.it (Mortgagors) to Eaton rcCf),. Bank dated December 15. 2003 Oecembc-r 30. 2003 al Instrument Barry County Records, against judgm^ ofu,'iUan’ to lhe Default Judgment a J d0SC; ’ °’ foreclosure, belOw shail b(J Iho Mortgaged PremW sold at a pubic a^Lnty ol nJ d rect'On of Clerk/Shenff lor tho C Bfcry to lhe h ghe^ b dder at the ma* Lld.ng. 220 W- ctrer? u C Rarry County I M 49050 on Tburaw. "" JM.U at 1 00 pin., meal timo. The ’°1 Wses- ate togati; described ds. That part of thc Sou^ B“JZ<I Section 27. TIN. R7W. Assyria Township. County, M.chigan*. described as follows * 8 'Ods in width of the following Parcel, co. ^.ng a| lho intersQC_ ltOn of the H-ghway ftinnmg ,n Westerly d.rection or' est 1/4 of Section 27 and the West Secwn |,nQ 0} thence running South a Sect-on. 27 rods; thenco East 30 rods; thenco Nonn tQ the center of sa d Highway; Uionce vwswr^y aiong |he Qf said Highway to lhe place c beg.nn ng The Mortgaged address of which is 8020 Day Road, M:chigan 49021. also include ail nght. title and interests held by Jamie J. Horvat and Daniel JI0 at as of December 15, 2003 in the Mortgaged Presses The Promises may redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC /rvv By. Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys far Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O- BoJ 40S Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 Date. November 21. 2013 <X>:Z7O?6 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KASEYC FLETCHER andCHANDRAE. FLETCH­ ER. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., Mortgagee, dated July il. 2009. and recorded on October 22, 2009, in Document No. 200910220010389. and assigned by said mort­ gagee to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assgned. Barry County Records. M.chigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five Dollars J'd Sixty-Five Cents (S124.845.65L induqipjr ctowst at 5L250"-. per annum. Under the power M sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prom­ ises, or some pan of them, at pubi c vendue. At tho East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01.00 PM o'clock, on January 9. 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are deserved as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 349.81 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 460.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 6 THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 349.81 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 460.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. DESCRIPTION OF 66 FOOT WIDE EASE­ MENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND UTILITIES: PART OF THE NW FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 ; SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 349.81 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 33.00 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 6 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF 108TH STREET AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 427 00 FEET PAR­ ’ ALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 427 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE- THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 66.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date ol such sale. If tho above referenced prope^y *s sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of lhe Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee/Assigneo Schneiderman & Shotman. P.c. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farm-ngton Hills, Ml 48335 LBPS.00336G FNMA ( 02) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Selo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR attempt­ ing TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Will'am M. Wassonaar aka B.'l Wassenaar and Tammy L. V/assenaar, husband and wife as jo nt tenants, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), lo Countryw.do Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 24.2003. and record­ ed on March 27. 2003 in instrument 1100994. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fannie Mae. a cor­ poration organized under the laws of the United States of America a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Association as assignee us documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Mich.gan, on wh:ch mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Nmo Hundred Thirteen and 63/100 Dollars (S167.913.63). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem'ses. or some part of them, at public vonduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 2, 2014. Said premises aro situated in Township of Thomapplc, Barry County. Michigan, and are doscribixf as: Lot 1, Golden Bluff Estates No. 1, according to Iho recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 4 The redemption ponod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3276 tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho properly at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 5, 2013 For more information, please call; FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File r360487F02 77582137 (12-05)(12-26) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This oalo may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald Cordray, a married man and Lori Anno Cordray, his wife, original mortgagors)’, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004, and recorded on January 27, 2004 in instrument 1121339, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Two and 19/100 Dollars (S119.242.19). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at Iho placo of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 16, 2014 Said promises aro situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, desenbed as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of High Bank Creek Bridge; thenco North 479 foot to the true place of beginning; thence North 345.00 feet; thence East 200.00 feet; thenco South 345.00 feet; thenco West 200.00 feet to the placo of begmning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress by others over the North 24 feet of the North 24 feet, together with an easement for ingress and egress 24 feet wide from the above parcel to Bird Road over the following property; tho North 24 feet of tho South 824 feet ol the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North Range 8 West, excepting therefrom that part of the Southeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of sa'd Section tying South and East of High Bank Creek. Also except commencing at the Northwest corner of H!gh Bank Creek Bridge and running to tho one-half Section Ime 160 rods more or less; thence East to tho East line of said Section 26; thence running South along tho East Section line to the creek; thence Southwesterly along tho creek to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys lhe property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: December 19. 2013 For more information, please call* FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 F,le /M32506F01 (12-19)(O1-O9) T/M-XTu SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN ATT^To™^ECTA mation we obtain w;ll PC <S ANY?NFOR used for that PURPOSE PLEASE CCt|^CT 0Jn 0FFtCE at f24A)539-/400 IF YOU are iN ACTIVE MILITARY DU7 rna<?frtnAQ carwo" a ,nort9a9<> made by DOUGLAS CARVER, a Married MAN and REBECCA SARVER, Hls WJFe Mortq0g0 Electronic Reg sVaton Systems. Inc. ('MERS’). solely as nominee for ien^r and lender’s succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgage,, da’ed December 23, 2010. and recorded on January 7 2011, in Document No. 2011Q 1076000225, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Cha.so Bank National Assooahon. as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on wh.ch mortgage there jS cla.med to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Fivo Thousand Seven Hundred Nnety-Three Dollars and Six Cents (Si05.793.06). mcfud.ng interest at 5.000% per annum Under the power of sale centa ned in sa d mortgage .mq the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sain of tho mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue. At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01 00 PM o’clock, on January 2. 2014 Sa d premis­ es are located in Barty County, M.oh:qan and aro desenbed as LOT 7 OF BLOCK 7 OF TAFFEE ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE­ OF RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 83 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS: ALSO THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE WEST 17.03 FEET OF LOT 34 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 35 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 48 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tne date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance w.th 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case tne redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the abovo referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 6C0 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278. the borrower will be held respons.ble to the person who buys the p-operty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo tno mort­ gage holder for damag'ng tho property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assigr.ee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.001995 USDA (12-05)( 12-26) 77S32233 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Tho Mortgage described beiow is in default. Mortgage (the 'Mortgage') made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J. Jonker, husoand and wife, as Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris SE. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated March 18. 2005 and recorded on March 28. 2005. as Instrument No.: 1143335. Barry County Records. Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on tne Mortgage is $184,489.47 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on January 23. 2014. 1:00 pm local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, tno Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee Will apply Iho sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUAR­ TER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 237.58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE. THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 965 21 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST. 377.95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST. 396.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST. 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS. 66 FEET WIDE. 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE, DESCRIBED AS- COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1,564.12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 890 21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 75.00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD. AND THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE Tax Identification Number- 0B-13020-003-40 Tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from tno date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned end men pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Mortgagors vi/ii! be he’d responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging tho property during lhe redemption penoci UNrrE0 DANK MORTGAGE pLUNKETT COONEY (P‘’y560) Attorney for Mortgagee Su’° 330 Grand Rapis. M ch.gan 49j04 (61b) 752-4624 (12-19)(01-1G) �Pay 13 -Thursday, December ?6 2013- The Hastings Banrw An apple that was overlooked during the fall harvest adds a splash of color. (Photi by Kathy Maurer) Every needle of this Norway spruce is coated in ice, each punctuated with its own bulb. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) •v’Wm, A white Christmas is guaranteed for Barry County, where the snow, decora­ tions and everything else is covered in Seed pods from an American hop tree are coated in ice. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) Precipitation Saturday changes from rain to snow to rain to snow and back again as a coat of ice begins to build on these white pine limbs. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) When everything is blanketed with Ice and snow, this lilac buds holds the prom­ ise of spring. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) A hint of sunshine backlights these ice-coated, snow-dusted branches, (Photo by Kathy Maurer) �TK boys roll to victories in f Irst two inference matches mg leant is oft to K*** bowl<mhV<^reen Conference th. ’n the OK , n,e Trojans opened ^*!*»« decisive’o.j vicl(,ri "■1r'‘"ce Pkv «ith Way land this week. • rot1 (’enter and I he Bulldogs scored their first indiv idual «»arne « r / °”e poinl in ,,1C after the Trejans swepl । ’t,t* Thup‘da>’’ the scores of 21 3-j . ba*cr games by IX-rek Chandler 2IX. M.-mhew Miller **• >''•>'■•1 l<wre> Campbell’()| for tk * 1 “,,d Jonathon ual came, a 947.7m IL°P<nmg individ-n. *r • -*• * K \ ictorv n.c Trejans then took m, ’. . . ual game and all r;. p st5ond mdividouiseoring the Bulldogs 916 709 ’al POi”‘S’ Chandler relied a 161 D „ 7 ? a> a tetm* Torres 176. Miller 1 n'd J™sma 183. Campbell pulled mil hj”1 ainplx'P a ,KAlhe tenth frame ‘ h,s victory in I’ “ 29-' b’o.n.con.n-.heWddc^:,)^';!!^ 136 in the two baker games. * 7 Chandler scored a LSs u 1 -r '’07 Mi’L.r )Q1 JOUsma 164. Torres ■ rK i00.1" ?amc 796■<>« with mdn Idual poiius coming from Brandon Boonstra > 139. Forres- 190. Miller's 157 and Campbell’* 183. TK’s girls are 1-1 thanks to their 23-7 vic­ tory over Waylnnd Wednesday. Experience gained last season and in the months since have helped thc TK girls, who topped the Wildcats 104-99 and 123-101 in the two baker games. TK managed to hold its lead after one reg­ ular game despite taking just two of the indi\idual points. Abby Dougherty relied a 125 and Kenzie Manmsto a 143 to score for TK. Wayland took lhe team total 657 to 629. The Trejans bounced back to take all the points in thc second regular game, outscoring thc Wildcats 728-605. Sandra Gereu rolled a 196 and Samantha Churchill a 191 to lead thc Trojans. TK also got points thanks to Mannisto’s 132. a 108 from Anna Collins and a 101 from Amber VanMeter. Byron Center topped the TK girls 27-3 in Middleville Thursday. Thc Bulldogs took the two baker games 124-78 and 135-111. . Byron Center then outscored thc Trejans 753-650 in thc first regular game, with Gereu earning TK’s lone point with a 143. Dougherty rolled a 103 and Churchill a 148 to gel points for TK in the second game. Thc Bulldogs won thc team total in that contest by lhe score of 687-627. TK is off now until a trip lo face South Christian Jan. 7. Comeback comes too late for Delton girls in loss to Falcons It was a late start, and even then the down ten with four minutes left to go and cut Panthers didn’t seem ready. it to four and then turned il over twice and Constantine handed Delton Kellogg’s var­ gave up an offensive rebound and that was sity girls basketball team its fifth loss of lhe pretty much it.” season, and fourth in four tries in the Kristen Mohn led the Panthers with 16 Kalamazoo Valley Association, topping lhe points and nine rebounds. visiting Panthers 29-26. Coach Mohn was pleased with the efforts ’’The game didn’t get started Til 8:10 of Autumn Russell. “Autumn Russell just came out of (p.m.) and we didn't get started Til nine,’’ said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. nowhere tonight and just played unbelievable “Just a real lough loss, we’ve goi a handful basketball, just all over the court, just really of those.” did some nice things for us so I was glad to Delton Kellogg trailed 20-15 heading into see that,” coach Mohn said. the fourth quarter, after trailing 10-9 at the He also was happy to sec Madison Conrad half. The Falcons upped their lead to ten step up and have a solid game for Delton. Constantine got 13 points from Makayla points midway through the fourth quarter Parsons and six from Michelle Smith. before the Panthers finally found a spark. The Panthers are off now until Jan. 3 when “We didn’t play basketball until there were four or five minutes left lo go in thc game and they play host to the Parchment Panthers. liven it was .U)g,.UUv’ Mohn^id. VJJe were Lakewood wrestlers beat current/future league foes Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team got a look at two future league rivals Wednesday, and earned a split in the tri at Stockbridge, 'l he Lions topped lhe host Panthers 41-30 and fell to Lakewood 59 16. Lakewood had no trouble winning its Capital Area .Activities Conference White Division opener Wednesday. The Vikings downed the host Panthers 65-4 in their Capital Area Activities Conference While Division contest. In the dual with Maple Valley, the Viking team got pins from Brody James, Mitchell Sutherland. Jordon Bennett, Cash Thompson, Garrett Phelps and Luke Trump. Matt Reid at 130 pounds. Travis Franks at 171 and Zack Rosenberger at 285 were all 2­ 6 on the evening for the Lions. Reid scored a pair of pins, sticking laikewood’s Brian Hamilton in 1 minute and 2 seconds and Stockbridge’s z\J Best in 1:06. Franks pinned Stockbridge’s Brandon Schotthoefer in 2:53 and earned a 10-0 victo­ ry over Lakewood's Blake Lubbers. Rosenberger topped Lakewood Gabe Bowen 7-2. and won his match against Stockbridge by forfeit. Stockbridge forfeited four matches to the Lions, also giving wins to Austin Creller at 215 pounds, Zach Pixley at 152 and Nathan Baird at 103. Donav on George at 112 pounds earned the Lions’ other six points in the dual with the Panthers, pinning Maria Hoard in 3:49. Sam Bonney added a win for thc Lions in the dual with Lakewood, topping Gordon Mann in the 125-pound bout 6-0. The Lions arc at Martin for a tournament Saturday. After that competition, the Lions will be off until they open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season Jan. 8 at Schoolcraft. latke wood returns to action at thc LH Lamb in Hastings Jan. 4. Delton boys top Falcons in overtime for first league win Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team scored its first victory of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season Thursday, topping host Constantine 59-53 in overtime. Jeff M'mvliart bookended the Panther victo­ ry nicely, finishing with 22 points and seven rebounds. He hit three three-pointers to open the con­ test as part of a 2'i 18 run by Delton Kellogg in the first eight minutes. Constantine knocked down a pair of free throws with 20 seconds left in regulation to ,.o ahead 50-47. but thc Panthers ran a great set for Minehart who knocked down a tightly contested three with two seconds left to send the game to overtime. In overtime. Minehart knocked down six frc«: throw s to seal the w in. Delton Kellogg al>o got seven rebounds and four steak from Troy Wooden and 11 points from Lindon Grizzle. The Panthers arc now 1-2 in the KVA and 2-2 overall. They return to action Dec. 27 it Hastings. The new wall o AccOC aUvn* . all-state athletes at Lakewood High School, which was paid for with donations from the Lakewood New system to honor All-State student-athletes at Lakewood by Brett Bri*invr Sports Editor There is a new addition tothe ever iniprov. in« area in and around the ncw LnkcW()od High School gy mnasium. A big donation from the Lakewood Athletic Association (LA A) has allowed thc Vikings to add plaques for a|| all-.state stu­ dent-athletes to the wall outsit of the gym­ nasium. Lakewood athletic director said he’s been keeping an eye on how other schools cele­ brate their all-state athletes, and finally settled on the new set-up. Each Lakewood High School athlete who earned first-, second- or third-team all-state honors or was a slate medalist in an individ­ ual sport will have a plaque on the wall. Barker said he did a thorough initial search of the records, but that alterations can be made if proof is provided of honorees who arc absent from the wall. Alterations are possible because of a rail system designed by Brian Potter from Architectural Metals Inc., which allows the plaques which w ere made by S&K Printing to be moved along the wall. Barker was appreciative of all the compa­ nies that helped pitch in on the pivjecl, and of Kendall Smith and Steve Spetoskey who did thc work of actually installing everything. Barker also encourages everyone in lhe community to support rhe LA A. which in turn ■puts-funds- back -inHr-mpp;?rrmg’l .nkrwnnd student-athletes, and a great way to do that is to support the LAA’s annual car party. A close up view of the plaques which have recently been put up to honor Lakewood’s all-state student-athletes. Unity swimmers win dual with TK/Hasfcgs toys in Hastings Unity Christian edged the Thomapplc Kcllogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team 97-83 in Hastings T hursday. 'Die Crusaders took two of the three relays, but TK/Hastings finished off the evening in the pool with the team of Nick Myers, Brandon Gray, Levi Ryfiak and Jared Bailey winning the 400-yard freesty le relay in 4 min­ utes .01 seconds. Myers took the 500-yard freestyle for the Trojan team in 5:58.01. Bailey won the 100vard freestyle in 53.98. ’ TK/Hastings also had Nate Ry fiak win the diving competition with 169.25 points. Former Trojans return for baseball clinic Dec. 28 at TK Baseball players in grades 3-12 arc invit­ ed to take part in the Trojan Baseball Clinic al Thomapplc Kellogg High School Dec. 28. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. the day of the clinic. The session lor 3-6 graders will nin from 10 a.m. until L30 p.m. The session tor those in grades 7-12 runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p-m. RSVP to TK varsity baseball coach Jack Hobert hy email at hobesfloonngtn hotmail-com. Former Thomapple Kellogg varsity base­ ball players will teach drills they have picked up jn their colhTe programs, first baseman Dylan VanPutten from Grand Rapids Community College, outfielder Robby Enslen from Oakland University, infielder Tommy Enslen from Cornerstone University, catcher Patrick Boboils from Grand ' Valley Stale University, jnfielder/pilcher Kyle Bobolts from Oakland, and infielder Jacob McCarty from Adrian College are scheduled lo nm thc Unity Christian was led by Ben Woldyk and Drew Bessclsen, who were both a part of four wins. They were a part of the 200-y ard freestyle relay team which won in 1:38.93 and the 200-yard medley relay team which won lhe evening’s first event in 1:47.83. Woldyk also won lhe 100-yard breaststroke in 58.36 seconds and thc 200-yard freestyle in 1:59.9. Besselscn won the 50 yard freestyle in 22.96 and the 100-yard butterfly in 58.08. The TK/Hastings boys return lo action at Fremont Jan. 7. The Trojans were fifth Dec. i4 at lhe City Sprints, with Levi Ryfiak scoring lhe team’s lone victory in the 50-yard butterfly. He took that race in 25.99 seconds. Mattawan earned the day \ championship with 277 points, followed by Loy Norri.x 233, Manistee 217. Wayland 177, Thomapplc Kellogg Hasting'* 160. Ionia 137, Ottawa Hills 121. Eaton Rapids 90, Ludington 30, West Catholic 27, Grand Rapids Union 22 and Muskegon Catholic Central 8. drills for lhe young players. Players arc asked to bring gy m shoes and their baseball glove and a bat. _ T he cost to participate is $15. GET ALL Beavers hand THE NEWS Hastings its Only DeWitt tops TK in D2 OF BARRY first defeat standings at CCCAM Invite COUNTY! Hie Hastings varsity girls' basketball team sulfered its first defeat of Hie season Thursday against visiting Harper Creek The Beavers topped the Saxons 36-27. Maddic Dailey led the Saxons with 1’’ points, eight rebounds and six blocks. Hastings also pot ten points from Grace Meade. 'Hie Saxons arc now 4 1 overall this sea­ son They will be in action at home against Godwin Heights Friday evening, then on the road for their first three games of the new year. Thomapple Kellogg’^ varshy competitive cheer team placed second in the Division 2 findings at Saturday ’> 14) CCCAM Scholarship Invitational hosted by Comstock Park. Die Frujans were just a few joints behind ’he champions from DeWi’L and 1 K’s round ’wo score of 216.14 w.’“ ’hc ,x’s’ of the day. DeWitt pm together a ’hrev ’uund score of J?6 lx, followed by IK 731.34. Mnna shore'* 88 92, Kcnowa Hills bS8 >6. Sparla 674.58. Rceths Pufier 656.90, t’ed-ir Springs 6-14.76, Zeeland F.asl 483.84 and Fruitport 355.84. T K also tallied a 222.8 in round one and a >97.4 m round three, after an eight-point ‘k [XAViU had the day ’s top score in the first round, a 226 I. just topping Kcnowa Hills’ ^6.0. lhe Panthers finished oft their victory vjth a round-three best 304.7 Jemson lo»'k lhe day > title m Division 1 with a final score ol 738.18 while Comstock puk was the top D3 team with a total of 739 10 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �P«iflo 14 •Thuuuiny. Deccn,b<Xt ?(j Ih/? Hastinqu Dance' with eight pins in Gold dual b' Kn it Uivnnr . , „ •'/»•>?> I ,/,,,,,11 1 kind oi d„:,| between lhe Saxon.s and liojans. rhe Saxons are a |,llk. il)cxptfri,.naxl and the Iwnnis h.o e a |o( o| „u. and do«nihe.rvarMI) ure.sHum hne-up. ' have a lull line up. will) no 103-pounder. And for the first lime jn lorH, tune neither came into the season hying |O defend an OK Go d Conference championship, as both teams ary expected to be chasing Grand Rapids Catholic Central once again in the conference standings. Hie crou d wasn’t much smaller than usual though. and lhe spotlight ’»» ,,,is,in^ , anv less brik’hl as the host Saxons sc< ad.UM r'v.cmrx over the Trojan* to open the season -SSSir-wr— way.oiieli.ivby^^^SXch S ou’sk/qwiek -i .houehi our guys did a mat job w ill' 'he effort 'hey biought to ihv '!r'ns','il^oine out with hat we try to build on every day in practice. Only o?K.»ateh went the full sn minutes. HoiiiP's bid six pins and the Trojans loir, it Scons' forfeited the lOI-pound match The Saxons’ justice Lamance (front) scrambles to try and escape the grasp of Thornapple Kellogg’s Noah Torres during the first period of their 125-pound bout Wednesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Zach Wilcox turns Thornapple Kellogg's Chris Kaboos towards his back during the second period of their 135-pound bout Wednesday at Hastings High School. Wilcox pinned Kaboos for his 100th varsity victory in the Saxons’ 48-32 OK Gold Conference victory over the visiting Trojans. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and TK’s Kyle Krev won by a technical fall at 145 pounds. “We’re kind of pinners,” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins. “We’ve been pin­ ners. lhe kids that we’ve got. We know we’ve got some holes in the line-up. When you’ve got holes in the line-up, you’ve got to get pins when you can.” "Hie dual, which started al 130 pounds, was close early on. Hastings got pins from Ethan Haywood and Zach Wilcox lo take a 12-0 lead. Wilcox earned his l<X)th career victory' when he stuck Chris Kaboos 5:41 into the 135-pound bout. I le is the only current Saxon wrestler with 100 career wins, although teammates Jason Slaughter and Nate Pewoski are closing in on that milestone. “He's been in the line-up a lot.’’ Goggins said of Wilcox. “He’s a three-time regional qualifier, and that's getting the job done. He’s wrestling this year probably as good as he has. He’s really kind of dedicated himself. Sometimes seniors realize, ‘oh my gosh this is it. I’m done,’ and he’s kind of had that real­ ization.” TK answered with Austin Beardsley scoring a pin al 140 pounds and Krey lopping Chase Reascr I5-0 in the 145-pound match ’lite Trojans ttx>k their first lead when Wyatt DeLeeuw scored a 9-2 win over Jesus Hastings' Nate Pewoski wraps up Thomapple Kellogg’s Jacob Kidder before pin­ ning him in the opening round of their 285-pound match Wednesday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Del Angel in thc 152-pound bout. The teams then traded pins, with Slaughter sticking Nick Iveson 2:48 into the 160-pound match and TK’s Kyle Kraus pinning Jacob Dunn 1:12 into the 171-pound match. TK led 20-18 at the midway point of the match. Hastings though had Alex Traister (189 pounds), Travis Hoffman (215) and Pewoski (285) score pins in the three heavyweight matches. Jacob Gorton look the forfeit win forTK at 103 pounds and Chris Poland pinned Lucas Fox 1:24 into the 119-pound match forTK. Hastings closed out the match with Mitchell Sarhatt scoring a pin of Ryan Gorton 3:08 into the 112-pound bout and Justice Lamance pinning Noah Torres 4:35 into the 125-pound bout. “When we wrestle Hastings again at the conference tournament, if wc don’t sec the improvement, then we know there are some issues,’’ said Szczepanek. “We can tell our young guys ‘this is going to happen and this is going to happen,’ but without them being in lhe situation to really feel il and know it - they can only be told something so much until they actually physically leam it.” TK is back in action Saturday at Grandville. Hastings is at lhe Comnna duals Friday. 1. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 2013. 2. Parent(s) must notify The Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2014 born in Barry County. 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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